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ABERYSTWYTH.
ABERYSTWYTH. YSTWYTH Lopcr; OF (OOD TEMPLARS.—The usual weekly meeting was held at the Progress Hall, Mill-street, last Friday evening. The follow- ing members took part:—Miss Nesta Hughes, Miss Maggie Evans, Miss Mary Evans. Miss L. M. Jones, ajid Miss Pierce, and Air. David Davies. Four new members were enrolled. ARCHITECTURE.—The first chapel built under the auspices of the Baptist Forward Movement was formally opened at Corris last week. The plans were drawn by Mr. J. Lewis Evans, and the style and neat appearance of the new edifice has given entire satisfaction. MR. TOM KILYINOTON has secured an appoint- ment under the Manchester and Milford Company to take charge of their Goods Department in the town. The company, in conjunction with the Great Western, have recently inaugurated an ex- -ceptionallv quick service for conveying goods to and from all parts of England, vans running through daily to such important centres as Bristol, Birmingham, London, and Manchester. TRIP TO NEWCASTLE-EMLY. The Welsh Baptist and Independent Sunday Schools will make their annual outing to Newcastle-Emlyn on Wednesday, the 14th June, and not to Builth as announced in other papers. They will be joined by the Sunday Schools at Gozen, Moriah, and Gors. Excursionists who have visited- Newcastle- Emlyn, and the neighbouring picturesque hamlet of Cenarth, speak highly of the delightful scenery in that district, and pronounce it to be the most -charming within easy distance of Aberystwyth. COUNTY SCHOOL,—Miss Edith M. Spencer, B.A. (Lond.) has accepted a temporary appointment as ..assistant teacher at this school. Miss Spencer received her education at Wimbledom High School, one of the schools belonging to the Girls' Public Day School Company. From school she passed the London Matriculation examination. She also obtained the Higher Certificates of the Oxford and Cambridge Board. Miss Spencer entered Aber- ystwyth College in 1894, and was here till 1896. During that time she passed London University Intermediate and Final Arts' Examination. From January, 1897, till last Easter she held the post of first assistant mistress in the Girls' County School, Brecon. Miss Spencer began work at our local school last week. THE RECREATION GROUND.—The adjourned meeting of the delegates from the cricket, football, and cycling clubs of the town was held on Wednes- -day in last week at the Lion Hotel, Mr. T. H. Edwards occutmnsr the chair. It was announced that each of the three clubs had consented to subscribe Z5 towards the fund for preliminary expenses. After discussion it was agreed that Mr. Swindley, an expert on recreation grounds, should "be engaged to visit the flats and prepare plans, also to report to the committee. The delegates decided to ask Mr. Rees Jones, the borough surveyor, to visit the flats with Mr. Swindley, and that Messrs. T. H. Edwards, J. C. Rea, and Gaer Jones represent the respective clubs. STAR-BOWKETT SOCIETY.—The eighth annual meeting of the Aberystwyth branch of this Society was held at their Offices, in Queen's-square, on Saturday night, under the chairmanship of Mr. D. C. Roberts (mayor). The report of the Board of Directors, which was submitted and approved of, showed that the money received from subscriptions alone amounted to P,357 5s. 6d., averaging over £7 per week, whilst those from repayment of advances reached P-204, making a total of iE591 8s. 7d. In the profit and loss account there was a balance in hand of £41 6s., which was considersd very satisfactory. Three appropriations of £ 200 each have been made during the year. The sum of 12,900 has thus been advanced to the members free of interest since the formation of the Society in 1891, which is ample jproof that the concern is in a flourishing condition and doing well, Messrs. D. C. Roberts and C. M. Williams were re-elected directors for the ensuing two years, together with Messrs. W. H. Palmer and Geo. Wilkinson. The auditors elected were Messrs. T. D. Jenkins and D. C. Evans, Union-street. An appropriation meeting was subsequently held, when Messrs. John Lloyd and W. H. Morgan were appointed scrutineers. The ballot resulted in favour of Mr. John Davies, Penparke, who became entitled to an advance of £200, free of interest, to be repaid at the rate of 8 per cent. during the next 12! years. The auditors drew special attention to the systematic and accurate manner in which the accounts were kept, and that they had inspected the securities at the bank. ABERYSTWYTH HABITATION OF THE PRIMROSE LEAGUE.—The members of the above held a suc- cessful and well attended soiree in the Old Assembly Rooms on Thursday. Mr. J. C. Harford, of Falcondale, presided, and, in the course of his address, referred to the work being done by the Government. Lord Salisbury had carried out in a wonderful manner the motto of Lord Beaconsfield, Peace with honour." His first achievement was the case of Venezuela when this country nearly came to war with America over a trifling matter. That was averted by Lord Salisbury's tact in getting the Americans to agree to arbitration. The next thing was his great achievement in Egypt. War was averted and the French were confined to a certain region which had never belonged to England, and which his country lost nothing by handing over, whilst not an atom of Egyptian territory was lost (hear, hear). Another matter was that of the Niger convention which was also satisfactorily settled by Lord Salisbury. Another agreement brought about was the fresh agreement with Russia. England did not want to interfere with the progress of Russia in Manchuria so long tis she did not prevent us taking our trade into that country; but on the other hand England did not want her to interfere with our interests in the Yangtse-Kiang valley. Whilst Lord Salisbury had accomplished this without perpetually badgering Russia, England had agreed not to go north of the great wall of China. But England did not want to go so far north so that nothing was los, and they hoped that Russia would not want to intrude south. This convention would allow England to open up that fertile district. Mr. H. J. Pettefer, of Birmingham, also addressed the meeting. Dur- ing the evening a very excellent programme of songs, &c., arranged by Mr. Long and Miss Wellings was rendered. Miss Wellings undertook e duties of accompanist. The programme in- cluded the following :—Song, When twilight comes," Miss Payne song, Hybrias, the Cretan," Mr. Ollett, U.C.W.; comic song, The beautiful sea," Mr. B. Scholes, U.C.W. (encored); song, "She wandered down the mountain side," Miss Payne (encored) reading, Mr. Daniel; song, Love lies bleeding," Mr. W. M. James; sextett, Mr, Nightin- gale and party; song, Thy sentinel am I," Mr. Ollett; comic song, We all live along with father," Mr. J. E. Hughes. The singing of God save the Queen" and the passing of the usual votes of thanks concluded a very pleasant evening, PROPOSED WELSH EXHIBITION AT ABERYS- TWYTH.—A meeting of a joint committee repre. sentative of the Town Council and the College Authorities was held on Tuesday, to consider the matter of the Welsh Industries Exhibition to be held in Aberystwyth in the autumn. Those present were the Mayor (Councillor D. C. Roberts), Coun- cillors E. P. Wynne, and C. W. Williams; Mrs. Jessie Williams, Professor Ainsworth Davies, Mr. J. D. Perrott, Mr. T. Mortimer Greer, Mr. H. C. Fryer, Mr. Edward Powell (Nanteos), with Mr. A. J. Hughes (town clerk). The Mayor, having been voted to the chair, explained the reason of the meeting, and the Town Clerk read a letter from Mrs. Gwynne-Hughes, of Tregib, Llandilo, con- taining intormation as to the exhibition held at Carmarthen last year. Mrs. Hughes wrote that the exhibition proved a real benefit for the weavers and other workers, who had found increased orders for their work as a result. Mrs. Harford of Falcondale, also wrote suggesting that a town committee should be appointed to settle all details. It was agreed, on the proposition of Mr. Hi C. Fryer, that the present joint committee be appointed as the town committee, with power to add to their number. It was seconded by Coun- cillor E. P. Wynne. The Mayor was appointed chairman of the committee. Mr. Edward Powell and Mrs. Powell (Nanteos), Mrs. Morgan, of Nantcerio, Mrs. Principal Roberts, Mr. David Owen, Mr. Colquhoun, Mr. Hoskins, Miss Roberts, Mr. T. W. Powell, and Mr. A. J. Hughes (town clerk) were added to the committee as a commencement. The question of the appointment of a secretary was discussed, but was finally deferred. FINANCE COMMITTEE.—At the ordinary meeting on Tuesday, Councillor C. M. Williams (chairman) presided, and those also present were Alderman Peter Jones, Councillors J. Jenkins (ex-mayor), R. J. Jones. I.-ilopkinF, E. P. Wrtine with the borough snrveyor, Mr. Rees Jones.—The accounts were gone through and passed.—It was reported that the fines, fees, etc., Diid into the bank on account of police proceedings during the quarter were Zg 17s. 9d; there being thus a deficiency of E15 3s. on the magistrates clerk's quarterly salary of £25- In the previous quarter only R8 odd was received. It was agreed to again subscribe Zi Is. to the Footpaths Preservation Society,—The Committee went on to deal with leases and agreements. The application of Mr. A. J. Hughes (town clerk) for an increase of salary was referred to a sub-committee consisting of Mr. C. M. Williams, Mr. Peter Jones and Mr. R. J. Jones, with the Mayor (cx-ofiicio_), to consider and report to the Finance Cornmittec, It was agreed to invite tenders for printing the Corporation work for the next year.—It was agreed to recommend the Town Council to give orders to the National Telephone Company to connect the borough accountant's orfico with the town clerk's office.—The Aberystwyth Cycling Club wrote sa vit ;g that arrangements were being made by the amalgamated clubs to prepare plans, etc., wLLh would be forwarded as soon as completed,—Tho question of the rates for the forthcoming half year was considered. The Chairman said the totnl rates for the year ending March, 1899, wexe 3s. 6k In 1897 they were 4s. 2d., and in 1896 it was 3s. 6d. The estimates of the public works (£962 lis, 5d.) and Public Lighting Committees ( £ 637 5s. 2d.), were laid before the meeting. The total receipts on the water account were P,1,418 13s. 7d.. and the estimated expenditure, £ 2,048 lis. Id. £ 700 was transferred to the general district rote. A shilling rate was recommended. On the general district rate the total receipts were £ 1.554, and the estimated expenuiture P,3,760 14s. 2d.-The Chair- man suggested that a 2s. rate would be sufficient. —Mr. Peter Jones thought that was larger than was needed, and it was finally agreed, on the proposition of Mr. R. J. Jones, that the rate be Is. 10d., which, the Chairman said was lower than they had had for many a summer, while the Is. 4d. rate last winter was lower than for twenty years.— The Committee proceeded to consider the question of Mr. Isaac Hopkins' lease, a letter from Mr. Hugh Hughes on the question having been referred to the Committee from the Town Council.—Mr. Hopkins said fee would withdraw, as he did not wish to have any part in the discussion. Did any member wish to ask him a question before he went ?—Mr. R. J. Jones asked Mr. Hopkins if he would withdrawn the claim as to the site, and after some discussion, Mr. Hopkins said he would with- draw the claim unconditionally.-The Chairman ruled that they must have a definite withdrawal in writing before they could deal with the matter, as there might otherwise be some more misunder- standing. He thought he was acting rightly in asking for that letter, having regard to the past.- Here the matter ended for the time. PROMOTION.—Mr. J. Jones, late postmaster, has been appointed to the lucrative position of head postmaster at the important and populous mining town of Barnsley in Yorkshire. Mr. Jones, who is a native of Taleisin, has been connected with the postal service since his youth. His late father was for many years sub-postmaster in that village in the old coaching days. Mr, Jones came to Aber- ystwyth seven years ago to succeed the late Mr. Humphreys, and during the four years he remained here many important improvements have been effected at the Post Office. He left here for Bangor some time ago, and after remaining there for a few weeks he was transferred to Carnarvon. Mr. Jones is staying in Aberystwyth at the present time. INTERESTING. A short time ago a corres- pondent stated in the Welsh Gazette" that he had reagons for believing that the Rev. Charles M. Sheldon, the celebrated author of In His Steps," hailed from an old Aberystwyth stock of the same name. Seeing this Mr. Hamilton Lewis, Bridge- street, who is married to a great grand-daughter of Mr. Sheldon, one of the old Town Commis- sioners of Aberystwyth, wrote to ask the author if there was any relation between the families. The following is a copy of the reply Topeka, Kansas, May 16th, 1899. Dear Brother,—Our branch of the family, so far as we have been able to trace it, goes back to Scotch-Irish ancestry in Londonderry. We do not know of any connectiion with the Sheldon's in Wales, but I suppose, of course, we must be related at some point.—Very cordially yours, CHARLES M, SHELDON." Mrs. Hamilton Lewis and Mrs. Williams, Little Dark- gate-street, who is also a grand-daughter of the late Mr. Sheldon, state that that gentleman's family came to this town from Scotland. So the two families are, no doubt, related at some point. THE EVANGELICAL ALLIANCE.—A meeting in connection with the above Society was held on Tuesday evening, May 30th, at 730, in the School- room of Shiloh Chapel. Mr. D. C. Roberts, the mayor, presided, and the Rev. H. R. T. Jackson, one of the secretaries of the Alliance, gave a very interesting address, explaining the objects and work of the Society, both in this country and on the Continent. He drew particular attention to the Week of Prayer instituted and promoted by the Alliance at the beginning of each year, and their efforts on behalf of persecuted Christians on the Continent, and in other parts of the world. The meeting was opened with prayer by Mrs. Owen, William-street, and after votes of thanks to the lecturer, proposed by the Rev. A. Burgess, and seconded by the Rev. T. Williams, B.A., and then to the Chairman, on the proposition of the Rev. T. E. Roberts, M.A., seconded by the Rev. T. Levi, the meeting was closed with prayer by the Rev. H. R. T. Jackson. The attendance was by no means what one might expect, and possibly more efforts might have been made to make the meeting and its objects better known and understood. OBITUARY.—Mr. Alfied Worthington, Crynfryn- buildings, eldest son of Mr. Worthington, artist, Penmaesglas-road, died at the Infirmary on Friday, after a protracted illness. The deceased was a daring sailor, a capital boatman, and his affability and generous disposition bad won him a host of friends along the beach. The funeral took place on Tuesday morning, and was attended by about thirty local members of the Royal Naval Reserve, to which deceased belonged. The coffin-was borne to the Cemetery by the Reserves in uniform, who headed the procession in marching order, under Mr. Lewis, H.M. Customs. Much sympathy is felt for the widow and her young children. DEATH OF AK OLD INHABITANT.—We regret to announce the death, which took place on Thurs- day morning, of Mr. Richard Jones, 10, Marine- terrace, at the age-of 73. Mr. Jones had been in indifferent health for some weeks, and death was due to failure of the heart's action. He was a son of the late Mr. Richard Jones, of Tanycastell Farm, Aberystwyth, and was a brother of the late Dr. Morris Jones and of Mr. James Jones, Tyllwyd, who with Mrs. Pugh, wife of the late Mr. Robert Pugh, draper. Great Darkgate-street, survive him. He married Miss Elizabeth Rowlands, daughter of the late Mr. Richard Rowlands, Dolguog, Machynlleth, and there were three children of the marriage, only one of whom, Mr. R. Rowland Jones, survive, Deceased followed the business of coal merchant for many years, and was the pro- prietor of the Lime Kilns at Trefechan, which have not been in use now for many years. He was the oldest and most faithful member of the Baker-street Independent Chapel, and took great interest in the affairs of the Church and of the Sunday School. His efforts were always directed in the cause of religion, and his loss will be keenly felt at the various church meetings in connection with his chapel. In politics he was a Liberal of the right sort, and he was also a strong advocate of temperance. The funeral took place on Monday afternoon, and was largely ttended. The Rev, Job Miles officiated at the house, and the Revs. T. A. Penry and Job Miles at the grave. The coffin was of polished oak, with massive brass fittings and was supplied by Mr. D. Williams, undertaker. THE annual outing of the Shop Assistants took place on Wednesday afternoon, the rendezvous being Llyfnant Valley. The weather was delight- fully fine, the sun shone brilliantly throughout the day. Quite one hundred availed themselves of the occasion. The start was made from the Marine- parade about two o'clock, the party being conveyed in brakes. The first coach was graced by the presence of Mr. Tom Griffiths, J.P. The arrange- ments were carried out by the Secretaries, Messrs. W. E. Edwards and D. C. Edwards. This year the president of the Early Closing Association is Mr. Sylvanus Edwards, and the vice-president, Mr. Griffith Ellis. WELSH MUSIC IN AUSTRALIA.-LastlEaster Mon- day a grand eisteddfod was held in Queensland, under the presidency of Sir S. W. Griffith. The chief choral prize was £50 for singing The Mariners ":from "A Psalm of life D. Jenkins, Mus. Bac.(Cantab). Three choirs came forward, and the first prize was allotted to the Ipswich Black- stone. The other Welsh items were Lie Treigla'r caveri duett by the late R. S. Hughes (a native of Aberystwyth), and the two songs," Robin Goch" (Send a thought towards me) and 0 na byddai'n haf o hyd (W. Davies). We are glad to under- stand Mr Owen Jones, Aber Cottage, Blackstone, Queensland, the treasurer, is a native of Cardigan- shire, and that several in the neighbourhood of Aberystwyth took an active part in tho formation of this eisteddfod ten or twelve year ago. Their friends will be glad to understand that their efforts have been crowned with success. PERSONAL.—The Rev. Griffith Parry, Llanbadarn, who has not enjoyed Ibis usual health for some time, is going on a two months' tour in North America. He will sail on Tuesday next. Mr. Parry crossed to America before, about thirty years ago, and remained there three years. MESSRS. Bostock and Wombwell's Menagerie will visit the town next Saturday. TENNIS. — The U.C.W. College Tennis Club suffered defeat at the hands of Cardiff College last week by 7 events to 2 and 124 games to 92. CRICKET.- Aberystwyth beat Cardiff easily in a match played away on Saturday.
LLANRHYSTYD.
LLANRHYSTYD. THE WATER SUPPLY.—A special meeting of the Aberystwyth Rural District Council was held at the offices of the Clerk on Monday afternoon, when Mr. E. J. Evans was voted to the chair. Those also present were Messrs. R. James, R. Jones,W. Hughes W. Morris, C. Davies, J. Jones, R. Thomas, T. I Powell, E. Richards, and R. Davies, with the Clerk (Mr. Hugh Hughes) and the Sanitary Inspector.- The Council further considered the analyses of Pis- tyll yr Eglwys and Ffynon Tanfoel, as well as the analyses made by Mr. J. A. Murray.—Mr. Murray said the water was clear and bright in appearance, and free from taste or smell. It was not a water of first-class purity, but he was of opinion that it could be safely used for drinking purposes.—Mr. Vv illiam Morgan, of Swansea, another analyst, said the water was of very good quality for drinking "rd domestic purposes.—It was agreed that the matter should be further discussed, and that Mr. Murray be again consulted, to settle the matter as to whether the same water had been analysed in bo'h cases.
Advertising
PUBLIC NOTICE. TENDERS are invited for restoration and enlarge- ment of Llangeitho Parish Church. Plans and specifications may be seen at the Rectory. Tenders, sealed and endorsed, should be send by Tuesday, June 13th, to I), WORTHI.NUTON, LLANGEITHO RECTORY.
PONTRHYDFENDIGAID.
PONTRHYDFENDIGAID. NEW TELEGRAPH SERVICE.—This village in addition to its Postoffice, Savings Banks and Money Order Office is to be favoured with a Telegraph Service. Posts have already been set right up from the Rail- way Station to the village, and ere next week is over it is probable that the service will be open, and telegraphic connection with Aberystwyth and other parts accomplished. The misfortune of having the line of route of the Manchester and Milford diverted from Alltddu towards Aberystwyth instead of keep- ing to the originally proposed course through Bont to Llangurig and Llanidloes has greatly handicapped this village in its usefulness and success. The know- ing ones however predict that better times are in store, and should the Birmingham Water Works Co. extend their line to the Claerwen water shed, seven miles from Bont, there will then be a good chance of having a connection from Claerwen to Strata. Such a scheme would be greeted with joy not only by Bont people, but others along the route. Being cut away inconveniently from other places the establishment of a Telegraph Service will prove a great boon in a district where many breadwinners are away, and the train service is inconvenient. The Parish Councils took up the matter, but as the village is partly situ- ated in two parishes the two Councils could not jointly give the required guarantee except through the Tregaron Distiict. Council. That body again cared but little to be bothered per telegraph for manuscript service has often been considered a pest, and since, other villages also craved for the sanfte guarantee from the R.D.C. it was decided to decline all around. Not to be thwarted a strong com- mittee was formed with Mr. J. Rees, as secretary, and voluntarily Mr. Edward Evans, J.P., who has a country residence at Bont, and who is always ready to materially support good causes in his native locality came forward offering himself as a guarantor. locality came forward offering himself as a guarantor. Mr. Jones, Dolfawr, chairman of Gwnnws Upper Parish Council readily joined Mr. Evans, and Messrs Joseph Jones, New Abbey, and Edward Jenkins, Wellington House made up the obliging quartette. c So by to-day matters have reached the end nearly and messengers will be received in a few days. EISTEDDFOD.—The committee and secretaries are busy istirring up enthusiam for this gathering on July 26th., and their efforts will undoubtedly be crowned with success. The hay harvest appears from present signs to be early, so that a holiday at the end of July will be very acceptable. 'j he district is generally musical, but at present the sound of music touches the ear from Llangeitho and Llanddewi to the more rugged hills of the Three Saints and Rheidol Valley As the same chief choral teat appears to have been selected at several eisteddfoddau in the neighbourhood of Bont, Ysbytty and Ystumtuen there will certainly be keen competition. CYMANFA YSGOLION.-Bont has been the place fixed for holdiug the Gymanfa on Wednesday, May 31st, the good villagers are at it with a will clearing in and out so as to brighten up the place. The bright sun of the last few days to improve the aspect, and the tall telegraph posts keep watch like sentinels ready to whip up the lazy and point out the busy cleaner. By the by these posts greatly adorn the road from Strata to Bont, and lend a charm to the route, while the cottages and grounds of the buildings of Mr. David Morgan. Liverpool, with the planted poplar trees in Poplar Terrace greatly improve the station side of the village.
TOWYN.
TOWYN. DEATH.—We regret to record the death of Mr. H. Green, High-street, for many years in the employ of n' ie Cambrian Railway Company, and resident at rowyn. NATIONAL SCHOOL-At a meeting of the managers of the Rational School held in the Vestrv of St. Cadvan's on Saturday, Miss G. M. Hughes, Maen- gwyn-street, was appointed sewing mistress. VISITORS.-A larger number than ever of visitors have come here for Whitsun, and they have been favoured with delightful weather. Fishing has been indulged in, the rivers and brooks seem to be swarming with fish, and expert anglers find any amount of sport. Those that fail to catch are in- variably not disciples of old Walton. CiiiCKEi1.—The Towyn team suffered a severe defeat from the Dolgelley team on Saturday. This distinctly proves that practice is necessary, both in bowling, batting, and especially fielding. The Towyn team deserved to be beaten, for it is seldom any of the first team are found on the ground practising. Club day the County School meet the Town MINISTERIAL.—An induction meeting was held at wS51St Th' Th!\n the Rev" Griffiths was Pr?i ,ln„ fer 0 th° cause in this district. rmI meet]ngs were held Thurday night and Dr P ;i TPrT » W8w y°rris- Aberystwyth, Dr. Parry, London, Rev. Waldo James, and Llifon. COUNCIL SURVEYOR.—Out of 22 annlirnf-irms enr. Survivorship three were selected to appear before Wldei""?" '5,e1f5\ViZ"„Mr' Da^ r H,UShes' Manchester, and Mr! Edmunds, architect and surveyor, Newtown The last named was appointed at 480 a year to devote the whole of his time to the council. ENQUIRY.—A Local Government Board Inspector attended a meeting at the Council Rooms to consider the application of the council for borrowing the sum of i.1,000 for improvements at Towyn. The towns- people and councillors eagerly await his report. VOLUNTEERS.—The local company are mueh dis- sEntedpiat- n0tJ*1"! allowed to encamp at oaiisbury Plain. The order was cancelled last week and they are fearing they will have to encamp on the marches of Towyn once more in company with the already large numbers that are coming in August. WHO'S RESPONSIBLE ?-Ashes, boxes, buckets, &c are allowed to remain from one week end to another at the back of certain streets in Towyn. Should they not be kept in the yards until the carrier calk round on Wednesdays and Saturdays ? Do the council allow boilers, &c., to be erected on the back roads ? Such certainly is the case, and the road is also used for storage of boxes. They are an eve-sore to the localities. It would be advantageous tn ratepayers if a coating of anti-corrosion paint was given to the ironwork on the shelter on the pro- menade, and someone should attend to see that those who go there to sit down should be allowed to do so peacefully, instead of a lot of children iumninp- and romping all over the seats. P g and OBITUARY.—We regret to record the death of Mrs OA?. ^V of Pensam> Bryncrug, who died on* the 20th of May, aged 68, and was interred at the burial ground of the Calvinistic Methodist Chapel. The deceased is survived by her husband, Mr W. Richards; by five sons, viz., the Rev. D. Anwl Richards, Wesleyan minister, Llanfaircaereinon, Mr. R. W. Richards, Post Office, Llwyndy, Mr W. Richards, George Hotel, Aberystwyth, Mr. J. Richard, Chicago, and Mr. H. E. Richards, St. Louis, on the Mississippi; and three daughters, Miss Richards Pensarn, Mrs. Richards, Caterham, and Mrs. Davies, Old Bank, Towyn.1 BAPTIST PREACHING MEETINGS,—These services were held on the 25th and 26th May. The morning and afternoon meetings were held at the Baptist Chapel, Pentrepoeth Square, and the evening meet- ing at the C.M. Chapel, kindly lent for the occasion. Its but few years since the Baptist cause has been started at Towyn, but is gaining a footing, and it is intended to build a Chapel in High Street. The meetings were well attended, and the following de- 11"0.0.£1 ""101-1. _1..3_ VV auuresses nevs. Dr. Morris, Aberyst- wjth Dr. Abel J. Parry, London O. Waldo James, Blaenclydach S.W. and G. W. Owen (Llifon), Pen- rhyndeudraeth The connection has a local minister, Rev. Mr. Griffiths, and two preachers, the Revs. H. Williams, and J. Pickering, Cadvan House. IT ^I?0ST neighbourhood of Happy Valley has always been notorious for its ghosts, For many years now nobody has been troubled by the visitors from the unknown lands, but the quiet monotony was broken last Tuesday week when a loving couple were enjoying their ramble along the Happy Valley Road. They had been for a long a enjoyable walk and were returning home, talking of their enjoyment, when, behold the ghost ap- peared first to the young lady who was much frightened, and clung fast to her guardian. The young man claims that he has strong nerves, but his uerves gave way when he saw the unearthly visitor, he could neither move limb or tongue and was so distressed when he saw the vision within a few yards of him that he almost gave up his own ghost. The ghost is described as misty being in evening dress about 6ft. in height. He took a swerve as if he were going to walk up to the couple, and vanished no one knows where.
LAMPETER.
LAMPETER. GOLF.—The monthly contest of the Golf Club for the gold medal, took place at the Gilvin Links on Saturday last, when the medal was won by Dr. E. C. Davies of Millfield. WHITSUN FAIR.—The fair was held on Wednes- day the 24th inst., and though the weather was unfavourable it was well attended. Horses and cattle changed hands at good prices. ANNIVERSARY SERVICES were held at the Wesleyan Chapel on Sunday last, the Revs. Richard Morgan, Llanfyllin, and J. D. Jones, Aberdare, preaching at 10 a.m., 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. On Mon- day at 8 p.m. at the same chapel the Rev. Richard Morgan, Llanfyllin, delivered a lecture on i" Pedwr dyn y byd," which was well attended. Mr. Tivy Jones (mayor) occupied the chair. ST. DAVID'S COLLEGE SCHOOL.-A meeting of the subscribers to the fund of this school was held at the Lower Schoolroom, on Friday last, to appoint two members to act with the College Board on the Governing Body of the School. Mr. D. Tivy Jones (mayor), presided. The Rev 'Principal Bebb was present and explained the position of matters and the decision of the College Board to ask the sub- scribers to appoint two members. In the result Mr. D. Tivy Jones (mayor), and Mr. Thomas Lloyd, solicitor, were unanimously appointed. SCHOOL BOARD.—The present School Board went out of office on Monday, and the notice of the triennal election of five members to succeed them has been published ;by Mr. D. Tivy Jones the Mayor, who is the returning officer, the 20th inst. been fixed to take the poll in case of a contest. Whoever may be the new members they will have some difficulty to improve upon the record of the present Board. The Board s Schools, have never been in a more efficient and flourishing state than they are at present, and the reports H.M. Inspectors for the past three years have been the best ever received. The Board's last financial statement also is the most satisfactory one to the ratepayers since the formation of a School Board. ASSEMBLY ROOM.—About five years ago sub- scriptions were collected here by certain persons towards an Eisteddfod, the surplus proceeds of which was stated to be devoted towards the erection of an Assembly Room. The Eisteddfod Committee have ever since got in their hands a sum of about £200, which is substantially the amount of the subscriptions collected. After the lapse of five years there is no sign whatever of any intention on the part of the committee to carry out the object for which the subscriptions were given, although for reasons which have already appeared they have no excuse whatever for such conduct. Under the circumstances, some of the subscribers consider that they will now be justified in claiming the return of their subscriptions and they have decided that unless the building is pro- ceeded with, or a meeting of the subscribers called to consider the question before the end of this month, they will insist on the return of their subscriptions with interest. PETTY SESSIONS. The monthly Sessions were held at the Town Hall on Friday last, before John Flowden and Abban Gwynne, Esqrs. OBSTRUCTING THE HIGHWAY.—Deputy Chief Constable, David Williams, charged Walter Davies, London House, Lampeter, draper, with obstructing the Highway. Mr. Daniel Watkins appeared for detendant. P.C. Edward Thomas stated that on the 23rd instant he noticed 3 empty boxes on the highway in front of defendant's shop. They occu- pied about two feet of the highway. Witness informed defendant that he was obstructing the highway by allowing the boxes to remain on it, and that he would be summoned if they remained any longer. Cross-examined: They were empty boxes and other tradesmen had been placing boxes in the same way, but defendant and Mr. Samuel Davies Jones only had been summoned. Mr. Wat- kins contended that this was not an obstruction within the meaning of the Act, and remarked upon the importance of these proceedings which, if insisted upon. would have the effect of clearing the streets from carts, &c. Mr. Fowden suggested that the case be adjouraed in order to give the Town Council an opportunity of considering the matter before proceeding further. The case against Mr. Samuel Davies Jones, Emporium, draper for allowing two mowing machines and wire netting on the highway in High-street, was then called. and this again was adjourned. DRUNKENNESS.—John Patsey Lovell, late of Llanfechan, Llanwenog, tinman, was fined 5s. in- cluding costs for being drunk and disorderly at Llanfechan on the 16th ult. HORSES STRAYING. John Patsy Lovell was further fined 2s 6d and costs for allowing his horse to stray on the highway at Llanfechan on the 19th ultimo.
REDISTRIBUTION.
[FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT, j London, Wednesday Afternoon. REDISTRIBUTION. One sentence in Mr. John Morley's witty and racy speech at Lydney has escaped general attention. It was the one in which he referred to the certainty of a Redistri- bution Bill. Rumours have been rife for many months that such a thing was possible, but the idea has been pooh-poohed. How- ever, now that Mr. Morley speaks of it as a certainty, the matter becomes more impor- tant. As a matter of fact, I was assured twelve months ago that the thing was true, and Mr. Tom Ellis, I remember, thought it was more than probable. A Welsh member early last year told his constituents not to trouble about registration yet awhile, because his constituency would be re-ar- ranged. Yet, people had been loth to believe that there would be a re-shuffle of the cards. Now, however, that we are on the brink of the revolution, it may be worth while stopping to inquire how it would alfect Wales. NORTH WALES. If I may place reliance on my informant, Wales would suffer somewhat heavily by redistribution. The Denbigh and Mont- gomery Boroughs would be wiped out for a certainty. Carnarvon Boroughs would either be enlarged by the addition of Llandudno or Portmadoc, or merged in Eivion or Arvon. Flint Boroughs would also disappear, though possibly the county would be divided into North and South and a member given to each. At the most favourable view, there- fore, North Wales would lose two, and per- haps four seats. Mr. Tudor Howell and Col. Pryce-Jones would have to go South hunting for seats, and the "great Tory party would be effectually and finally wiped out of existence in Gwynedd and Powys. The only pity would be if two such fine Nationalists as Mr. Lloyd George and Mr. Herbert Lewis were also turned adrift. SOUTH WALES. In South Wales things would be topsy- turvy, Pembroke boroughs would go to a certainty, and the county would be divided into North and South, with two members. Carmarthen boroughs would also probably vanish, Llanelly being incorporated in East, and Carmarthen in West, Carmarthenshire. This would not affect the present strength of the Liberals, for both these boroughs are represented by Tories. But the greatest changes would take place in Glamorganshire -Cardiff would have what it deserves and requires,—two members. Barr, Penarth, and some other towns would be grouped together as a borough constituency. East and South Glamorgan would be re-arranged; Merthyr would be divided and, perhaps, the Swansea boroughs would be also re- grouped. However the redistribution was affected, Glamorgan must benefit by the addition of two members. So that the net loss to Wales would be, at the least, two, or at the most, six members. THE DISPOSSESSED. What will become of the dispossessed ? We need not worry ourselves about the lories; they can take care of themselves. But what of the Liberals? Seats would be found in South Wales for Mr. Herbert Lewis and Mr. Lloyd George. As there will be two new seats in Glamorganshire, there should be no difficulty. Or, if Pembroke- shire is divided into North and South, Mr. Wynford Philipps could stick to the South, while Mr. George could stand for North or Welsh Pembrokeshire, his father's native place. Or, again, notice to quit could be given to some of the sitting members, or they might be induced to resign" after i judicious pressure. Some Liberal members for Wales are too apt to look upon their seats as "freeholds," to which they are entitled as of right for ever. It is timely to remind them that they are only chosen for one Parliament, and that the democratic theory is that if they do not give their constituents satisfaction they may be rejected in favour of others. Let the Welsh Liberal members see to it therefore. The Welsh correspondent of the Manchester Guardian" has been appealing lately to the constituenoifis as to the question of the Whipship, which has been offered to the Welsh party. Well, a chance will be given to the electors to mark their sense of their representatives' action in this matter when the time comes for selecting candidates for the next election. If any one shows that he prefers office to the interest of Wales and the success of Disestablishment, let him be rejected by the Nonconformists of Wales, and let another take his place. MISCELLANEOUS. Madame Patti will be singing at the Albert Hall next Tuesday. Sir William Harcourt will address the London Cymru Fydd Societv at tho find nf I next month. I Now that the two new London Sunday papers are dead, the Daily News" proposes to start a weekly pictorial edition. The manager of the News" is a good Welshman, Mr. D. Edwards, late of the Genedl." Mr. Justice Bruce, late Tory member for Holborn, will visit South Wales on circuit in July and August. It is rumoured that three Welsh members, two Tories and one Radical, will not seek re-election. "Gwr y Dolau," a new novel by Mr. Llewelyn Williams, will be published next week by the Genedl," Carnarvon, as a shilling volume. Allen Raine," the well-known novelist, who is a native of Newcastle Emlyn, is about to bring out another story relating to Wales. °
DYFFRYN ARDUDWY.
DYFFRYN ARDUDWY. ^"PLAVCK CLASS.—The above Class was started at i>ynryn at the commencement of the year and was well attended till the commencement of May when an examination of the pupils were held and con- ducted by Dr. Hngh Jones (Dolgelley). Saturday the result came to hand, and to the great satisfaction of all concerned, every one of the pupils that stood the examination to the number of 20 was successful. ^fleets great credit upon the instructors Dr. J. fc, Williams, and Sergeant Williams, Barmouth. ASTEAY.—A carrier pigeon was found last week at Corsygedol, the residence of M. William Ansell. and caught by the gardner. On one of the legs was a nng, and on one of the wings the following address Mr. J. Shakleton Keighley. Mr. Shakelton was immediately communicated with, and having sert a wish to have the bird returned to him, it was dis- patched by train on Tuesday. SCHOOL BOARD.—The monthly meeting of the above Board was held on Friday. Present: Mr. William Lewis (chairman); Messrs Robert Jones, M. G. Wil- liams, Richard Jones, William Williams and David Jones (clerk). Resolved to inform H.M. Ispector for the district that Miss Jones, mistress of the Cwm- nantcol School is leaving on the 30th of June, and to ask him that the school be visited before that date. It was resolved that the duties of the new teacher commence the end of July or beginning of August. The attendance at Dyffryn Schools having much im- proved since last Board meeting proceedings against neglectful parents were deferred. Mr. Richard Jones, i en-y-or\n, navmg written charging the Clerk ot having written to him respecting his children what he was not directed to do by the Board, it was passed unanimously to acquaint Mr. R. Jones that the Clerk had carried out the instructions of the Board to the letter. The vote of the Board was given in favour of Rev Gwynoro Davies (Barmouth), as the representative of the School Board of the countv at the University Court of the University of Wales. Major Joseph (London) having as usual during his visit to Dyffryn distributed prizes to the school children the Clerk was instructed to convey to the gallant gentleman the warmest thanks of the Board. The Clerk was directed to visit the children that attend Llanbedr school from the parish of Llan- enddv/yri.
I AMACHYNLLETH
A MACHYNLLETH A meeting of the Executive Committee of the INTERMEDIATE EDUCATTOV A *• Governors was held at the Schoof c^Frilf when there were present Mr chair; Mrs. F. Jones, Dr.^A 0 T m the lhomas, Edward Hughes, W M Inn Lowlands, Clerk. Dr. A. O nl v; and J" mously appointed Vice-Chairman for thf Una-D1" year. The Clerk .was directed toVroen £ seats to be placed in front of theP scS P"^S f refer same to the Management CornSt^ t° were empowered to buy same.-It '1 make an abatement in respect of the feel t0 Mr. Morgan on account of absence from llw his daughter throueh illnpss A w+ school of Sa,e uJS^"feSenSon wooden shed S the A g Sheep in a danger whichTav tie to the habitants and School f f 1 °f the in* continued.—Resolved to offi? S h i 1 .Practice is the following be the subieoN scholarships and that Compulsory: Reading fen! a e^mi^tion lish Grammar, and Ge'oeraDhv o 7" f w Eng* History and Welsh TrSsfatk>n English mendation of the Finance (VII'H recom- amount of £ 9 Is. 9d. we^St the T T T for payment.
LLANGEITHO.
LLANGEITHO. n. OOUTH LARDIGANSHIKE C.M. SUNDAY TT —The annual meeting of this assoriaf- VlON- AU Thursday at Bwlchyllan. The £ a.s held Aberayron, delivered a very able, learned J^C*ens' estmg address on "Y Testament XewytW and \nter* darganfyddiadau diweddar. The lecturer ^?°louni to time was only able to eive a ST.IAII ^gtied address prepared. He dwelt on L^°n o{ of Clement of Rome, The Book of P° Epist3os Gospel of Peter the EcvelaHon 'Xter ing of the twelve Apostles, etc etr 'T? teach* ently dry subject was treated i'n I 3 way as to make it most charming Mr rw^Tly showed that it was only dry when hlckens ferior, unprepared, or half-he^rft?] ,1?ted b>* a" in- handled by one who invests it with a charm that makes Tit -1 touch was with ever increasing interest tl.i^u e> Jt was listened to, and evident si^s f the a<Mress visible when time compelled Mr."Thicken^ discourse. There is a treneral and f to end his hear the whole address soon at som* g desire to and it is hoped that thrrev ect rer^n3'. place' to spare an evening and devote it be ab,e The Chairman, in a few well rhnc PURP°«e. breathing sincerity and hearting sentences, Mr, Johnnie Greenf Pen^ch and M "T P^^ted Maesyffynon. with a number of vaW l d Jones» some hooks. The Rov RL ,3luabIe and hand- brefi, then addressed the meeting ?^ai'*u^landdewi- Ysbryd ac ymddygiad uwchben' • ■Subject being, Rev. Thomas Jamesf M.^foiTo"^11" PUw"" ject of his own choice, viz "TIIP J16*, on a sub- The meeting, a full report of which wJlfSch0.0V' another column, was most excellent fromM°U-nd.in to end, proves what we can reasonably ™ there is an an honest desire to maU'lnZ when successful. Previous meeting have mee.tin&« onTHEe CM. iarsy if "pp-iS!1 sacnficed members'of Mr. Emljm Jones^S^ment7^^ thrCe previons number of this paner ha,-Q ™entl0ned in a in passing this unique examW- successful candidates who presented themselvesThi °Ut °f 77 unprecedented number of 52 fJi'Li „-vear' the Williams, Gwynfil, stands 5th on the'li f JTom brothers Samuel and Griffith Griffiths £ the respectively 17th and 19th. T>nrhos, are
TREGARON.
TREGARON. PETTY SESSIONS-TUESDAY Before Mr D. J. Williams (chairman) Rev T T? Davies, Mr. W. Jones AIR T TW- K' Davies, and Dr. Morgan 1CS' Ir" Davi(I ROWLANDS V. JOKES, the &S case of Rowlands v. Jones • Mr W Tng ,t° fhe SXT'o £ Sessions, ami the convicK Slashed" <w,rter MrdRobwlfndsJt°oneS' ^VENSLLLOWFD hls ,own course of action. Tho vZ T Was lul1^ i^tified by the evidence ana tne truth of their statement was not disonted JTeS- (4) Mr" Jones de«lined to Ske S £ f^aJi?A1Ve evidence in his own behalf but t^shn 1 he.heId an authority from Mr. Rowlands to shoot over the estate, which Mr. Rowlands, being called, denied.Mr. W;n. Jones said in reply that abide by thTdJST^' qUite WilUnS abide by the decision. CASES. D Davies carpenter, Llanddewi-Brefi, for beimr drunk and disorderly, was fined 2s. 6d. and costs — David Davies, Tanypynfarch, was -t:)'A.. "I..I.I. bemg drunk and disorderly. Defendant said that he was liable to fits, but was not drunk. PS. Davies gave evidence that he was staggering drunk The case was dismissed with a caution.-Jeremrah WL'LNE^rtd1' fVein* DRUNK ^EG"ROT was lined 2s. 6d. and costs.—Griffith Griffiths orderly^' The fmrged wi\h being drunk and dis- absence. Was adJ°urned in defendant's John Rowlands, Pentre, Tregaron was nharp-wl w. h stealing wood. P.C. EvaL »a <1 he tSSS? fafrPortlr^T^ 'M™Sing Evan'EvaM late Fontargamddwr Arms, carrying wood and a pole, also a rail, part of railings along the river- side. The defendant admitted everything, but said the wood found in his possession was picked up by thh^h0J!VW-si^,M"Ev- Eva°» "2 the wood belonged to him. He was fined 10s in- cluding costs. Joseph Edwards, Hendrefelen, Yspytty was SSLS M°T/COI°G WILHOUT A "CENCE' AND night lines. Each was fined 10s., including costs. lhomas Davies, Nantyronen, D. Davies, Pencefn andTrSrc1-^6'^1111 M°rRan' P^»«wyddog,' and Griffith Griffiths, Glangors, were all fined 2s. 6d and costs for not sending their children to school.
SHIPPING NEWS. ♦
SHIPPING NEWS. ♦ Of Local Interest. SS. Glanhafren, on passage to Greenock.. SS Glantivy, on passage to Deptford. SS. Feliciana, on passage to Deptford. SS. Glenvech, arrived at Hamburg, May 29th. SS. Venus, loading at Odessa. Maryport Anglesey" Left Portman, 23rd May for Isle of Caldy. Left Cardiff, 27th May for Barcelona. J Isle of Ramsey. Left Algiers, 29th May for Rouen. J
TH E MAR KE TS. .
TH E MAR KE TS. ABERYSTWYTH.— MONDAY. Wheat made 5s Od to 5s 6d per 65 lbs; barley, 3s 6d to 4s Od white oats, 2s 9d to 3s black oats fid toi 2s 9d. Eggs, 20 for Is. Salt butter, 9d to lid per lb, while the price for fresh was lOd to Is. Fowls were sold at 3s 9d to 4s per couple, chickens 4s to 4s 3d Ducks, 5s to 5s 6d per couple. Old Potatoes, 2s 9d to 3s 6d per cwt. New Potatoes, 3d to 4d per lb. BUTTER. CARMARTHEN, Saturday.—There was a good supply of butter in the market to-day, which sold at from 8d per lb; basket butter, 8d to 9d per lb. CORN. CARDIFF, Saturday (from the Cardiff Crain Co. 's Limited, Report).—Our market to-day was Qf a holi- day character, with a small attendance. Quotations for wheat, both English And foreign, were practically unchanged from those of last- Saturday. Feeding stuffs were also about unaltered on the week.
Family Notices
Birtbs, marriages and Deaths. DEATH. WILLIAMs.-On the 24th insl. at 11, South Wall, Mary Myvanwy (Sister Myvanwy) daughter of the late Hey. Isaac Williams, of Llanbrynmair, N. ales, was buried at Douglas, near Cork on Friday last. J Printed and" Published by the Proprietor, GEORGE REES, at the WELSH GAZETTE" Printeriesr Bridge-street, Aberystwyth, in the Countv of Cardigan, Thursday, May 25tli, 1899.
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HOLY TRINITY CIIURCH, ABERYSTWYTH. CONSECRATION OF THE CHANCEL. A ceremony of an interesting nature to churchmen in Aberystwyth and district took place yesterday (Wednesday) morning, when the new chancel of Holy Trinity Church was consecrated by the Lord Bishop of St. David's, in the presence of a large congregation. Holy Trinity, which is a combin- ation of Norman and Perpendicular styles, is being built in sections. The first section, consisting of the nave, was opened for divine worship in 1886; the foundation stone of the second section, con- sisting of the dome and transepts, was laid on Jubilee day, 1887, and the building was opened towards the end of 1898 and the third section, the new chancel, which was opened yesterday, was commenced in 1897, when, Qn the Diamond Jubilee day, the memorial stone was laid by Mrs. Roberts, 23, The Terrace. The ground plan of the church is cruciform and similar to Llanbadarn Church and the ancient cathedrals, but the walls, windows, and arches are of the Perpendicular period. It is a massive and imposing structure, worthy of the rising town of Aberystwyth, and in spite of prophecies to the con- trary, the church—being founded on the apostolic principle of the equality of worshippers in the house of God, and being supported by their freewill offerings-has prospered far beyond the expecta- tions of the most sanguine of its supporters. In this case the congregation has to be gathered as well as the money towards building and maintain- ing, and it is most gratifying to the clergy and churchwardens to find that the congregation has contributed most nobly towards the various funds. There will still be a considerable debt, however. The plans for the sacred edifice were drawn by that eminent architect, the late Mr. Middleton, Professor of Fine Arts at Cambridge University. They were exhibited at the Royal Academy about fifteen years ago. The present members of the firm are Messrs. Prothero and Philpott,Chcltenham, who have carried out in detail the designs of Mr. Middleton. THE CEREMONY. The ceremony of consecration took place in glorious weather and in the presence cf a large congregation. The clergy robed at the Buarth Hall, and walked in procession through the west door of the church and up to the chancel. The procession comprised the following:—The Bishop of St. David's, and the Bishop of Chester, Arch- deacon Protheroe, Archdeacon Bevan (Hay), Pre- bendary' D. Williams, Prependary Evans, Llanddewi, Aberarth;: Revs. L. H. Evans, Rhayader; J. P. Evans, Llanfihangel Creuddyn; T. Evans, Llan- rhystyd; J. Jones, Ebbw Vale; G. Black- wall, Penrhyncoch; Tudor Evans, Borth; N, Thomas, R. E. Jones, D. Ambrose Jones, E. Evans, Llanfihangelgeneur'glyn; :D. L. Prosser Christ Church, Swansea; William Ll. Foot- man Evan Jones, Strata Florida; William Henry Davies, Talybont; J. F. Lloyd, Llanilar; A. Williams, Elerch; J. T. Evans, Llanilar; G. Roderick, Llangynfelin; W. Thomas, late curate Llanddeiniol; J. Morgan Lewis, Bangor; M. Morgan, vicar S. Thorney; W. Evans, Swansea; W. Evans, Llangorwen; R. Lewis, Llanychaiarn; J. Marsden, Llanllwch, Carmarthen Rev. J. P. Griffiths, vicar Pontypridd F. N. Jones, Eglwys Newydd; W. E. Jones, Devil's Bridge; John Jones. Ystrad Meurig J. M. Griffiths, Aberayron. As the procession passed up the aisle the 24th Psalm was repeated, the Bishop saying one verse and the clergy and choir another alternately. Then, the Bishop, standing at the entrance to the chancel, a petition was delivered to him, and read by the Registrar of the Diocese, praying that he would consecrate the chancel. His grace, having signified his willingr.* s so to do, the interrupted processi(.;i pa"cd on into the chancel, while the hymn, The Church's one Foundation" was sung. After this the Bishop addressed the people briefly from the printed form, secret prayer was made by all kneeling, afterwards being sung the hymn, Come, Holy Ghost, our Souls inspire." Prayers were said by the Bishop, and after this the sentence of consecration was read by the Regis- trar of the Diocese as the Chancellor's deputy, was signed by the Bishop, and by him delivered to the Registrar to be registered and preserved in the registry of the Diocese. Another hymn was sung, We love the place, 0 God," and the Bishop pro- ceeded with the service of holy communion. The Epistle was read by the Vicar and the Gospel by the Archdeacon of Cardigan, and the Nicene creed being sung, the sermon followed. This was preached by the Lord Bishop of Chester who took for his text Luke, the tonth chapter and part of the first verse The Lord sent them two by two before his face." They would. he said. readily understand why our Lord adopted that method of sending his representatives in pairs; it was, doubtless, that they should supplement and cheer aridbalance one another. They might think that too often in the missionary work of the Church both at home and abroad, they had failed to profit by their Lord's lesson, and men had frequently been sent forth in isola. tion, and had suffered, and the work of the church had accordingly suffered. Things were all doubled one against another they had an illustration in the structure of the human body. One half of the body balanced the other half, arm with arm, foot with foot. There was a correspondence in the life of the world. The whole world was interlaced with the seen and the unseen, the spiritual and the material, the temporal and the eternal, and they had the principle again in the Church, where there were two bodies, the clergy and the laity. Loyalty and co-operation between the clergy and the laity was indispensable to the life and health of the Church, and it had, no doubt, been owing to that that Holy Trinity Church had grown stage by stage for some thirteen or fourteen years. They had also that convenient hall close by, which, he believed, was the gift of a layman, and hoped to have in the not far distant future a vicarage, which would complete a worthy group of buildings. Now this had been done they should go forth, by the grace and bless- ing of God, to meet the duties and opportunities of the future. Proceeding to speak of the differences existing between different sections of the one church at present, his Grace advised that they should not be critical or hostile one to another, but to use a homely simile, sweep their own doorstep instead of having a keen sight for the dust which lay upon the threshold of their neighbour. The clergy should keep up the standard of professional duty; should not neglect pastoral visitation and the care of the young, and should not yield to the autocratic temperament; while the laity should never forget that they were in the church as well as the clergy, and that they had a responsible duty to perform.. God grant that a renewed intelligence, earnestness, enthusiasm, and fruitfulness might be granted, and that God would send the two orders in His Church, the clergy and laity, two and two before His face into every city and place to which He would come as promoting His Kingdom, and to make the kingdoms of this world the Kingdom of Jesus Christ, that He might reign over and for them, and that God might be all in all. THE LUNCHEON. The luncheon was held at the Queen's Hotel, when there was a very large attendance. Col. Davies Evans (Lord Lieutenant of the county) presided, and those also present included the Lord Bishop of St. David's, the Lord Bishop of Chester, Lady Evans, the Ven. Archdeacon Prothero, the Ven. Archdeacon Bevan, Rev. Prebendary Williams, the Rev. Nathaniel Thomas, the Rev. Morgan Evans (Aberarth). the Rev. Thomas Evans, Llan- rhystyd, Gen. Hills Jones, Mr. & Mrs. Colby, Mr. J. Jenkins Jones, Rev. L. H. Evans, Rhayader, Rev. John Jones, Troedyrhiw, Rev. G. Blackwell, Rev. R. Eustace Jones, Rev. D. Ambrose Jones, Mr, J. D. Perrott, Rev. D. L. Prosser, Miss Handcocke (Abergeldie), Prebendary Evans, Mr. and Mrs. Waddington, Rev. W. LI. Footman, Mr. E. Price, Crystal Palace, Rev. Evan Jones, Strata Florida, Rev. W. H. Davies, Talybont, Rev. T, F. Lloyd,Llan- ilar, Mr. Francis, Wallog^Mr. D. Samuel, Mr. Thos. Griffiths, Salop House, Rev. J.Roderick, Llangyfelin, Mr. and Mrs. C. Thomas, Mr. T. H. Middleton, Rev. J. Morgan Lewis, Llandeiniol; Rev. M. Morgan, Bangor; Mr. W. J. Watkins and Mrs. Watkins, Rev. W. Evans (St. Thomas), Mayor and Mrs. Bonsall, Mr. and Mrs. Wynne, Mrs. Rice Williams, Mrs. Griffith (Greenfields), Mr. W. and Mr. B. Jones, Troedybryn; Mr. R. James, 34, Bridge Street; Rev. E. Evans, Llanfihangel; Miss Jones, 59, Terrace; Mrs. Browne, 41, Terrace; Preben- dary and Mrs. Williams, Miss Sylvanus Williams, Mrs. Basil Jones, Mrs, W. M. James, Mrs. R. J. Jones, Mr. H. C., Mrs. and Miss Fryer, Mr. Felix, R. R. Lewis, Llanychaiarn; Rev. J. Jones, Ystrad Meurig Rev. D. Jenkins, Llangwryfon; Mr. R. D. Williams. M.R.C.V.S., Mr. David Humphries, Mr. Hopkins, Mrs. ItobertN., 23, Terrace; Mr. Prothero (the architect), Mr. T. W. Barker. LOYALTY. The toast of The Queen and Royal Family was given from the chair and loyally honoured. BISHOPS AND CLERGY. The Chairman, in proposing The Bishops and Clergy," said that he thought he was asked really to welcome the English bishops. Not so many years ago English bishops were rather at a dis- count in Wales. He failed, however, to see the English bishops there. He did not know whether by English bishops was meant the Lord Bishop of Chester. He refused to recognise him altogether as an English bishop—(applause)—looking upon him rather as a Welsh bishop whom they had lent to England. He \ya. sure they were all glad to welcome him, and they all recognised the great work he did when he lived amongst them years ago. He (the speaker) need, of course, offer no words of welcome to the Bishop of St. David's, who was well known to all of them as a typical Welsh bishop (applause). The Bishop of Chester in response, said the Lord Lieutenant who was his good neighbour and friend when lie lived at Lampeter, had spoken of English bishops, and it was the speaker's privilege he sup- posed to speak on behalf of the bishops of Hereford, who would have no opportunity of addressing them that day except from the pulpit. Having spoken of his recollections of the bishop of Hereford when the latter was at Rugby, he proceeded to say that the Lord Lieutenant had dissuaded them from thinking of him (the speaker) as an English bishop, and he had every ground for taking that point of view, because everyone knew that Chester was the capital of North Wales (laughter and applause). At any rate he held a privileged position, because it enabled him to keep in close contrct with the country which was he could say with all sincerity was very near indeed to his heart. It was a great pleasure to come back to that part of the world, and to have the old scenes and memories and friends brought vividly before ones mind, in connection with such solid and splendid work as they had seen that day in the consecration of the chancel of Holy Trinity. Twenty years ago it was his privilege to be instituted by the late Bishop of St David's, as an incumbent in that dioccse, and he was glad to be able to look back to the time when he served under his leadership. Since that time how many causes for gratitude, how many cherished friends bad grown up, and that was a very welcome occasion to him because it brought up the past, which, in the hurry and pressure of life nowadays, one was very apt to forget. Still they ought to remember it because that present and future could never have honour and glory and fruitfulness about it, which bad its roots in the past. He could not go into the remote past. The chairman could do that better, and he had no doubt would be able to give an admirable lecture on the past of the British Chuch, not only with regard to the prosaic facts but his brilliant imagination (laughter). His Grace having expressed a hope that they might see the church completed by the erection of a tower, concluded by wishing tqe parish the greatest prosperity. He said in the morning the health and the fruitfulness of the church depended upon the laity and the clergy standing shoulder to shoulder as citizens of the one true kingdom. The Bishop of St. David's, who also responded. referred to the chairman as having set a good example for laymen, who wished to help the clergy in their work. They were delighted to welcome the Bishop of Chester, and he hoped they would all think of the wise words of counsel they received from him this morning. As far as his (the speaker's) observation had gone he thought that in all parts of the Diocese there was a growing tendency among the clergy and the laity to co- operate with each other, and the future of the Diocese would depend very largely upon the steady progress of that tendency. As to this part of the Diocese he thought he ought to add his hearty congratulations to those already given to Prebendary Williams for the great success of his work, The history of the Church at Aborystwyth was, he thought, a matter for thankfulness, ana, as far as he could see in the future, it ought to be a matter for hope. Since thirteen years ago, when Holy Trinity was formed into a separate parish, L10,000 had been subscribed for Holy Trinity, and a similar sum for St. Michaels. The voluntary collections came to about Z900 a year, and the number of communicants had doubled. (Applause.) Archdeacon Protheroe proposed The Lord Lieutenant," and, referring to the Bishop of Chester's sermon in the morning, said he had learnt several lessons from it, and he hoped that his brother clergy and the laity had also. If they wanted an example of one who was carrying out the duties of a layman as exemplified in that sermon, he thought that they had that example in the person ot the Lord Lieutenant. (Applause). The Chairman very briefly responded. Mr. John Francis proposed The Vicar," and said they had a wonderful illustration that morning of the work he was doing. He hoped he would have long life and health to continue the very excellent work that he had been doing at Holy Trinity (hear, hear). Prebendary Williams, who was very cordially received, disclaimed being responsible for the work done in the parish, it being due in a great measure to the efforts of the churchwardens and the laity. The ladies deserved great thanks, as they had at last taught the gentlemen their duty. They had heard from the Bishop of Chester that morning that it was the duty of the laity and clergy to co-operate; ever since Holy Trinity had been opened the laity had nobly supported the clergy, and if it was not for their co-operation the work could not possibly have been done. The Church was free. and was SUDDorted --K I entirely on the democratic principle (applause). He was told when he first came that it would be impossible to carry on a church in Aberystwyth on these principles. A trial had been made, and on the whole was satisfactory. Their object was not to make money, but to preach the Gospel to the people of the parish, including the poor, and this thoy had done (applause). Mr. H. C. Fryer proposed The Churchwardens," and paid Messrs. Colby and Jenkin Jones a high compliment as to the efficiency of their labours. Mr. Colby responded. Mr. W. J. Watkins proposed The Architect and Contractor," and Messrs. Prothero and Watkins responded. This closed the speechmaking. The luncheon was served in excellent style by Alderman Palmer, and the necessity of having sufficient waitresses was not, as is too often the case, overlooked.