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County Court.
County Court. THURSDAY: Before His Honour Judge William Evans. A CASE ADJOURNED. This was a case in which John Pugh Morgan, Beguilly Vicarage, sued Thomas Pugh Beddoes, North Parade, Aberystwyth, for £50 in respect of the lease of 33, North-parade. Mr. Hueh Hushes (for Mr. A. J. Hughes), appeared for plaintiff." and Mr. William Davies (Messrs Smith and Davies) for the defendant. By agree- ment, plaintiff agreed to grant defendant a sixty year lease of 33, North-parade, at an annual rent of £30. In the event of disagreement, the Registrar of Aberystwyth Court was to settle the terms of the lease and that had been done, but the defendant refused to accept. Mr. Hughes said the application was for the re- covery of the £50. and an order to compel the defendant to execute the lease. An order had been made for defendant to answer interrogatories, but had failed to comply with that, although he had been written to on more than one occasion. Mr. Davies said there was no intention to disregard the order of the court in any way. The clain had only been entered on the 2nd of the present month—the last day possible. He had applied for particulars of the claim, but had not had them. His Honour But that was no answer. Mr. Davies: Until the defendant has these particulars it is impossible for defendant to file his affidavit. His Honour: He can file his affidavit, although there is nothing in it. Davies asked that the case should be ad- journed, in the meantime plaintiff to file the par- ticulars in that case on behalf of the defendant he would undertake that the affidavit was properly filed. Mr. Hughes In fourteen days ? Mr. Davies Yes. His Honour agreed to the case being adjourned, defendant paying the costs of the day, and the question of the order to be reserved. Defendant was to answer interrogatories within ten days and plaintiff to give particulars. MEN AND WOMEN OF WALES." INTERESTING CASES FOR TOWNSPEOPLE. The only other cases on the list were the ones in which the "Western Mail" Limited, Cardiff, sued Professor Edward Edwards, U.C.W., Aberystwyth, Alderman Peter Jones, J.P., John Jenkins, ex- mayor, Snowdon House, and A. J. Hughes, town clerk, for the recovery from each the cost of <62 2s. of a book entitled Contemporary Portraits and Biographies of Men and Women of Wales."—Mr. Walter Scott, Cardiff, appeared for the plaintiffs, and Mr. Hugh Hughes for the defendants. The case against Professor Edwards was first taken. Mr. Scott said the defendant gave a signed order for the book which was afterward delivered, which order was admitted. He put in the order and sub- mitted that he had made out his case. Mr. Hughe;, opening for the defence, said the order was given for a book entitled Men and Women of Wales," but the book as delivered con- cerned Men and Women of South Wales and Monmouthshire." Mr. Edwards, one of the defen- dants, was one of the professors at the Aberyst- with College, and just before the installation of the Prince of Wales as chancellor of the Welsh Uni- versity, plaintiffs sent a representative to Aber- ystwyth who saw the defendant at the College and said they intended taking advantage of the occasion by bringing out what the representative termed a gallery of portraits and biographies of representa- tive men and women in Wales who have identified themselves with the higher education movement in the Principality." When the book came out it was found that if they wanted a directory of a builder, or undertaker, or tradesman, it would be very use- ful—(laughter)—but it was not a book that answered the purpose for which the defendant agreed to purchase. Plaintiffs' representative said the book v»wld contain portraits and biographies of members of Parliament, naming them as well as the members of the staffs of Cardiff and Bangor Colleges. The book. however, showed that that class of people was conspicuous by their absence. The Judge thought that the order formed that contract; but Ir. Hughes said that the state- ments made by the canvasser formed the basis of the contract, and the Judge said he would hear the evidence. Lrofesor Edwards was then called and said he asked the canvasser for an idea of the book and the canvasser then showed him certain portraits, one of which, he believed, was that of the Marquis of Bute. The canvasser also mentioned that it would contain members of the Cardiff and Bangor professorial staffs, and mentioned by name Princi- pals Viriamu Jones and Reichel. The canvasser also said that all the members of the Aberystwyth College staff had eagerly subscribed their names. He (Professor Edwards) fearing to make himself conspicuous by refusing to appear among his friends—which was the last parting shot of the canvasser—(laughter)—gave the order. Other names mentioned were those of friends of defen- dant on the University Court such as Aaron Davies, Pontlottyn, Alderman Thomas Jones, Newport, and others. When the book was delivered it did not contain portraits and biographies of men and women of Wales who had taken part in higher education. It was a book containing portraits and biographies of anybody who liked to subscribe. Mr. Hughes Builders and tradesmen. Defendant: Yes, and public-house keepers (laughters). It was not representative of Wales. Mr. Hughes It speaks of men and women of Wales. How many women are there ? Defendant: I believe there are three. The Judge: The three Graces (laughter). Continuing, Professor Edwards said he sub- scribed for a portrait gallery of those men and women who had taken a leading part in Wrelsh education and the book was absolutely useless for that purpose. In cross-examination, Professor Edwards admit- ted that he did not see the portraits of the men he named. There was one member of Parliament, Sir John Jones Jenkins, put at the commencement of the book to give a good impression, but the others were not mentioned. There were portraits of a lot of Aberystwyth men in. The Judge said the point was that the whole scope of the book was different to what defendant was led to believe it would be. Professor Edwards, in continued cross-examina- tion, said he took it for granted that the consent of the public men and women of Wales would be obtained. The book contained the portraits of Principal T, F. Roberts, Miss Anna Rowlands, Professor Angus, Professor Anwyl, Dr. H. Lloyd Snape, Mr. Alan Murray, and Professor Edward Edwards. He could say that that was not a very good assortment of the Aberystwyth staff. Every member of the staff to whom he had spoken had complained of the nature of the book, but he could not say that anyone besides himself had refused to pay. The name of no one was mentioned by the canvasser who was not connected with the educa- tion movement. He did not mention the names of Alderman David Roberts -and Alderman C. M. Williams. If he had, with all all due respect, he (Professor Edwards) would not have subscribed. Re-examined by Mr. Hughes: Nine of the Aber- ystwyth College staff appeared in the book, but he believed there were nearly thirty. The reason why the others had paid was that they did not like to appear publicly in the County Court (laughter). He was persuaded to fight it on principle. He had no objection to the men whose portraits appeared, but they were not men connected with the educa- tional movement. Dr. Lloyd Snape was called, but his evidence was not taken, as the canvasser's statements were made to him in the absence of Professor Edwards. He admitted that he had had a copy of the book and had paid for it, but he was sorry he had done so. This concluding the evidence, Mr. Scott sub- mitted that Prof. Edwards's evidence did not pre- vent plaintiffs recovering on the order. His Honour, giving judgment, said, supposing defendant ordered a book of portraits and bio- graphies of people connected with the educational movement in Wales, and the book was to apply to such people only, would there be a compliance with the terms of his order ? The question was one of a fact. Was there a contract between the parties ? The evidence of contract was contained in a small card, on which was printed "Contemporary por- traits and biographies of men and women of Wales." If that stood alone, no doubt the defendant would be liable; but it was said that he was not liable, because he specifically was told that the book would contain the portraits of men and women who were concerned with the higher education of Wales. There were other statements also that the book would contain portraits of various people named all connected with the educational move- ment. Professor Edwards, in order to be sure, asked if it was to be confined to the people men- tioned by him because that was the class of work lie wanted, and he would not have bought any other work. The parties were not agreed and he (the Judge) was not- satisfied that the defendant agreed to take a work of that character. It was a very snmptous work and well got up, but even if the work was worth more than two guineas the defendant as entitled to say that it was not the book that was sold to him. The canvasser was not called and Professor Edwards' evidence was not shaken in cross-examination. Therefore he found, that thou j it was work which contained a percentage of the leaders of the educational move- ment yet was not a work confined to them and consequently he non-suited the plaintiffs. The case against Alclerrr:an Jones was then taken. The defence, Mr. Hughes said, was that the can- vasser represented to him that the book was to be confined to the portraits of public men and officials of South Wales. The Judge asked what constituted a public man? Mr. Hughes replied leplied that Mr. Peter Jones was told it would contain the portraits and biographies of the chairmen of the Quarter Sessions, the lords lieutenant, the chairmen of the County Councils, and others holding a similar position. All those were to appear but they were conspicuous by their absence. An order was signed in that case as in the previous one. Peter Jones, giving evidence for the defence, said the canvasser said the book would contain portraits and biographies of public men and officials of South Wales and Monmouthshire. He said it would contain portraits of the Chairmen of Quarter Sessions and particularlY of Mr. Willis Bund and his predecessor, Colonel Lewis of Llanlear. It would also contain chairmen of county councils since their formation and gentlemen connected with intermediate education. With the exception of one chairman, the chairmen of Cardiganshire County Council did not appear, though five or six had occupied the position since its formation. He wrote saying it was not the book he had subscribed for and had returned it. It did not contain por- traits or public men and officials of Cardiganshire, Pembrokeshire, and Carmarthen. His (Mr. Peter Jones's) portrait and biography were not there. Cross-examined: Mr. Hopkins, builder, and Mr. David Lloyd, builder, whose portraits did appear, were not public men. Mr. David Lloyd had been chairman of the Aberystwyth Board of Guardians, but was not and would not claim to be a public man. Though it included some of the portraits of public men and officials it did not contain the portraits of public men and officials of Cardigan- shire whose names had been given. He did not send his portrait or particulars for a biography as he was not asked to. The canvasser said he had colonial experience and was very talkative. The Judge on this case also gave a verdict for defendant, remarking that it was unfortunate that the terms of the contract were not put clearer. The claim against Mr. John Jenkins was next gone into, when Mr. Hughes, after the signed order had been put in for the plaintiffs, said that the can- vasser made use of Mr.|Jenkins by getting informa- tion from him who were the persons at Aber- ystwyth likely to subscribe to that book. In fact, he made considerable use of Mr. Jenkins and used his influence, representing to him that as a recompense or reward his portrait and biography should appear in the book free of charge (laughter). However, that was not the {defence. The defence was that before the canvasser left Aberystwyth he went to Mr. Jenkins and told him that several gentlemen whom he had spoken to object. 1 to their portraits appearing if his (Mr. John Jenkin's) portrait and biography appeared in the same book that it was to be confined to a certain class. The Judge What is Mr. Jenkins ? Mr Hughes replied that he was the owner of livery stables and quarry owner. The canvasser asked Mr. Jenkins if he would mind his name being left out from the first volume. Mr. Jenkins said he did not mind, and then the canvasser said it should appear in the second volume (laughter). No portrait or biography of Mr. Jenkins appeared in the first volume or even in the second volume, if a second volume was ever published (laughter). The Judge said that was not quite such a good defence as the others. Mr. Hughes added that Mr. Jenkins was a respectable man, was a member of the Council, and had been mayor too. John Jenkins, defendant, giving evidence, said he saw the canvasser three or four times a day for a week, and gave him names of people to see. He said he was told by his firm to go to him (defendant) for names and that he was to have his portrait and biography in the book for nothing for it. On the Sunday afternoon the canvasser called on him and said that three or four withdrew their subscriptions if his portrait or biography was to appear (laughter). He mentioned Mr. John Wat- kins, and said there were three or four who with- drew their names. The canvasser said they were very funny people in Aberystwyth (laughter.) They would not put their names in without getting their choice, and some had objected to him. He asked if there was any objection to letting his (defendant's) photo to be out. He said we are going to have another book, and we will put it in there (laughter.) He [did not want the book and he did not want his photo in, and he never heard a word until he got the book. He had signed the ordsf because the canvasser said he wanted to show other people that he had received it. He said when the order was signed that the portrait should appear in the book, and it did not appear. The Judge: Does that make the book less valuable ? Mr. Hughes I don't know, but I daresay Mr. Jenkins would have liked his friends to see his portrait, and to see what he has been and done. The Judge said it was clear that the canvasser in that case had exceeded his instructions, as his duty was to canvass and he had no orders to say whose portraits should be accepted or refused. Judgement would be given for the plaintiffs. The case against Mr. Arthur Hughes, who was in London, was adjourned.
Board of Guardians.
Board of Guardians. MONDAY. Present:—Messrs. David Morgan (chairman), W. A. Miller (vice-chairman), G. Fossett Roberts, B. E. Morgan, T. E. Salmon, T. A. Penry, R. Edwards, Edwin Morris, John Davies, H. Hughes, E. Jones, Wm. Morris, J. B. Morgan Cynullmawr, R. James, Henllvs, Jas. Jones, Llanbadarn Upper. T. Powell, E. J. Evans, Daniel Morris, Llanilar; D. Edwards, J. E. James, Melindwr; Richard Davies, Trefeirig; R. Thomas, Ty'rymynach; E. Simon, Uchayndre with H. Hughes, clerk, and Dr. Bonsall, medical officer. STATISTICS.—Weeks 11 and 12; number of of paupers, 192; relief paid, Is.; corresponding fortnight last year, 191 paupers, relief paid £51 17s; increase, £2 4s. Week 13 number of paupers, 160 relief paid, £47 19s.; corresponding fortnight last year, 162 paupers; relief, £467s.; increase, £1125.; decrease, 2 paupers. Week 14, number of paupers, 135; relief, £44 5s.; corresponding fort- night last year, 139 paupers; relief, £45 9s.; decrease, 4 paupers; relief, £1 4s. There were 36 in the House, as against 39 last year. Vagrants 23, as against 27 in the corresponding period last year. COMMITTEE'S REPORT. Mr. T. A. Penry submitted report of special com- mittee, which met Mr. Bircham (H.M. Inspector) on June 6th at the Board-room, for the further consideration of the suggestions made in his report of Messrs. F. Roberts, Edwin Morris, J. J. James, H. Hughes, T. A. Penry, and the Clerk.—Having heard the Committee's objection to the erection of a wall on the north side of the garden, on account of the heavj' expenditure which would be involved by building on such a ground and, having duly considered the alternative pro- posals, Mr. Bircham assented to the following:- (1) That the present hedge should be cleaned out, and that a well-constructed hedge, extending to about two-thirds of length of garden should be planted in its stead. He further recommended that from the termination of the hedge to the north side a similar hedge should be planted across the garden to the south side, and that the lower part be reserved for the requirements of the house, leaving the upper part for rougher cultivation, It was also agreed that the hedge on the south side should be properly repaired. (2) As to th proposed increase of accommodation at the House, Mr. Bircham urged that the north and south wings of the building should be raised one storey, so as to provide day-room and bath-room at one end for the men, and similar accommodation at the other end of the House for the women. The following suggestions were also submitted by Mr. Bircham —(1) That a bench or two (with backs) be placed in the yard or south side for the convenience of the old women, and (2) that only one vagrant be admitted to each cell, but that in case of more than nine applicants, a few bedsteads should be placed in the waiting room. Your committee recommend that, in reply to the application of the the officers for an increase in their rations, each officer be allowed 4 lbs. of beef or mutton as at present, and that an additional pound of bacon be allowed; flour, rice, or sago, 1 lb., as alternative for cheese. They have the option of eggs to the same value; also that cocoa be added as an alter- native for tea or coffee, and one pint of milk instead of half-pint. It was passed that the arrangement with Mr. Bircham as to the garden hedge be carried out next autumn; that benches with backs be obtained for women's yard; that in reference to proposed ac- commodation a competent person be employed to furnish the Board with the estimate of cost; that the tender forms now in use be revised. NEWSPAPERS. The Rev. John Davies in the absence of Mr. Charles Davies moved that the Board take in the Welsh Gazettee," that the reports of the Board's proceedings appearing therein be filed in the House. It was resolved that the paper be taken from the begining and filed. ASSISTANT MASTER. Rev. T. A. Penry moved that an assistant to the master at the Workhouse be appointed at a salary of 18s per week on the same terms as the late assistant. It was explained that his work would be to look after the tramps and superintend their working. Sundays included, and give them breakfast when leaving in the morning- Mr. T. A. Penry moved that he be engaged. Mr. Simon seconded. It was proposed by Ir. Salmon as an amendment that in consideration of the long hours, the assistant should receive 21s. per week, that they might get good men. ilIr. Miller said that it would be better to engage him at the salary advertised, and if desir- able, they could increase it later on. It was ulti- mately decided that he be engaged at 18s per week. There were three applicants for the post of assistant, viz. Thomas Dixon, 5, Vulcan-street; Thomas Hughes, Llanbadarn; and Evan Lewis, North-road. Thomas Hughes, Llanbadarn was appointed. INCREASE OF SALARY. Ir. Richard Edwards moved that Mr. Atwood's (Poor Rate Collector) salary be increased from <680 to £100. It was unanimously agreed that the increase be allowed.
Rural District Council.
Rural District Council. An adjourned meeting of the Rural District Council was held on Monday, when there were present: Messrs. W. A. Miller (in the chair). David Morgan, John Davies, Edward Jones, William Morris, J. B. Morgan, R. James, James Jones, T. Powell, E. J. Evans, Daniel Morris, D. Edwards, J. E. James, R. Davies, R. Thomas, Evan Simon, and the Clerk. It was resolved to affix the seal of the council to the proposed agreement to be entered into between the societe .anonyme miniere' (Liege) Belgium Company and the District Council, rela- tive to the granting of a certain way-water and other lease of cover, and under the highway near Red Rock mine. It was resolved to allow the tapping of the water main pipes at Llanbadarn, and to have service pipes to the houses; provided each owner supplies a meter. The water to be used for domestic purposes only.—The Clerk was instructed to draw up and issue a notice to caution the in- habitants against the waste of water, and that it should not be used for any other than domestic purposes. It was resolved to levy a water rate of 2s. 6d. in the £ for the Cyfoeth-y-brenin district, and the seal of the council was affixed to the rate.
TREGARON.
TREGARON. BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—MONDAY. Present: E. Evaus, Lledrod Lower, chairman; David Williams, Bettws Leiki; E. Lloyd, Blaen- pennal; D. J. Williams, R. James, Rees Evans, Caron Lower; R. Jones, Caron Upper: Daniel Lod- wick, Gartheli; Thomas Davies, G vynfil; Lewis Oliver, Ysbytty Ystwyth; Rev. T. R. Morgan. STATISTICS. Rees Rowlands, Relieving Officer's statements was as follows Week ending 11th 17s Od, corresponding last year, £19 15s Od; week ending 12th June, £21 13s 2d, corresponding last year, £20 4s. 6d. Number of inmates week ending 11th June, corresponding 25 last year; week ending 12th June. 26; corresponding last year. 25 The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed. W AXTS. The Master applied for hymn-books, Bibles and a few chairs. It was agreed to supply the inmates with hymn-books and Bibles, and to consider the matter of the chairs at the next meeting. Mr. Rees Evans proposed that the inmates should be supplied with a daily newspaper. The Master stated that the children of the in- mates who attend school had often to write an essay on political news, which it was impossible for them to do as good as the other children for want of a newspaper. Mr. D. J. Williams seconded, and it was resolved that the inmates should be supplied with a copy of the "News of the Week." THE NURSE QUESTION. A letter was read from the Manchester Board of Guardians with regard to trained nurses.—The matter was not considered, as it was of no interest to the locality. MR. IIT .CKAM'S REPORT. The Master stated that Mr. Bircham visited the house last wees, and his report was as follows:— I have this day visited the Workhouse. The rooms were clean and tidy, as usual. The inmates well fed and cared for, and clean in their persons and clothing. The house looks well after the painting done since my last visit. DISTRICT COUNCIL.—MONDAY. Mr. D. Davies (chairman), presiding. The minutes of the last meeting were read and signed. The Surveyors were ordered to bring a written report on the following at the next meeting, viz.: Manual labour done by the workmen of the Council, the time they were at work, the mode and vouchers of payment. A letter was received from the Local Govern- ment Board as follows:—Sirs,—I am directed by the Local Government Board to state that they have under their consideration the annual report for 1898 of the Medical Officer of Health to the Tregaron Rural District Council a copy of which has been forwarded to the Board, pursuant to their General Order, and adverting to the remarks in this and in previous annual reports, with reference to the deficiency of privy accommodation in the dis- trict. I am to request that the board may be informed of the action which the District Council propose to take in the matter. I am, at the same time, to advert to the Medical Officer of Health remarks in the above report and to your letter of 21st October last, and to enquire whether the committee appoint for the purpose.—Have sub- mitted a scheme to the District Council for the provision of a wholesome and sufficient water supply for Tregaron. ASSISTANT SECRETARY, Local Government Board. FFAIR RHOS WATER SUPPLY. A letter was received from Mr. Edward Evans asking the Council to take steps to improve the present supply of water at Ffair Rhos. Mr. J. P. Rees inspector, said that there no well at the place, they had only the water that ran by the road side to supply their wants; and that was not fit for drinking without first being boilt. It was proposed to call the attention and notify the land- lord of the defect of a proper water supply at this place. PONTRHYDFENDIGAID. It was resolved that notices be put on the water taps at this village to caution the inhabitants not to abuse the water supply by washing clothes etc., and depositing potatoe peel at the taps. Cheques were signed and passed. Mr. J. P. Rees presented his report. With reference to Penybont, Tregaron he said he had reported house as unfit for habita- tion since December 27th 1898. Instructions were given to serve final notice on the owners within 14 days and to take proceedings.
LLANON.
LLANON. RHIWBWYS CHAPEL.—The Sunday Schools of the district of Llanon held their Cymanfa Pwnc" at this chapel on Friday. The four schools —Rhiwbwys, Llanon, Bethania, and Penrhiw, were chatechised by the Rev. R. H. Edwards (Capel Sion), Rev. E. Jones (Llanon), Rev, Emlyn Jones, and Rev. E. Morris (Aberaerori), respectively. The portions taken were James I-IV. The anthems rendered by the different schools were on the whole satisfactory, though the meeting might expect the most favourably situated school to acquit themselves better, but maybe the adults will get their anthem ready by next year's. The meet- ings were presided over by Mr. James James, J.P., Ffynonhywel. Mr. David Evans, Cwmledan, was elected chairman for the ensuing year. BRYNHERBERT BOARD SCHOOL.—In connection with the above a competitive meeting was held at this school in the evening, The room was so crammed that the heat was well-nigh unbearable, a fact which may aflord those who caused the meeting to be held in this small room, something to feed upon. In spite of this state of things the meeting was most orderly and ably conducted by Mr. Emlyn Jones. The chair was well occupied by Mr. Edwards, Pentremawr, Rhiwbwys, than whom the locality could not supply a better. The ad- judicators were Mr. Herbert, Lledrod, and Mr. Emlyn Jones. There was keen competition throughout, and the awards were as follows:—, Dictation Cymraeg, (1) Catherine Evans, Penlone; Llanon; (2) M. Jones, Tynewydd, Bethania 5 Llawysgrif," (1) M. Jones, Drefas, Bethania (2) M. Jones, Moelivor; questions on "Mark under 12), J. T. Jones, Bethania; and (under (21). M. Evans, Bethania recitations (under 12), (1) M Evans, Llanon; (2) M. J. Jones, Pentrebach; under 16, (1) M. J. Davies, Bethania; (2) E Evans, Llanon; I under 21, C. Evans, Llanon, and M. Jones, Bethania: araeth, Miss Jones, Molifor dad1," Pa un ai man- tais neu anfantais yw cynnal Cyfarfod Cystadleuol ar nos y Gymanfa ?" C. Evans ac Elizabeth Evans, Llanon; "Llythyr at blentyn," M. E. Jones, Llanon. "Crynhodeb o Wyrthiau Crist," C. Evans, L.anon Pennillion, Gweddnewidiad Crist," T. R. Davies, Llanon; englyn, "Y Gymanfa Ysgolion," T. R. Davies, Llanon; singing from the modulator, 1 W. Griffiths, Penrhiw; 2 M. Evans, Llanon; solo (under 12), 1 M. Evans, Llanon; 2 D, S. A. Davies, Llanon under 16, 1 C. E. Jones, Llanon 2 D. S. A. Davies, Llanon; bass solo, "Mynydcl i mi," D. Thomas, Rhvdlas, Penrhiw; tenor solo, Robin Goch," J. W. Edwards, Pentremawr; soprano solo, "Enetbddall," Elizabeth Evans, Brynwyre; duett, Lie trcigla'r Caveri," Messrs. Humphreys and J. W. Edwards, Rhiwbwys party, Awn a meddianwn y wlad," J. Davies, Salop, Llanon, and party juvenile choir, Cawn chwareu'r aur delynau," K. Jones, Llanon; chief choral competition, Bal- ducci," Rhiwbwys. Thus a very successful and instructive meeting was drawn to a close by a well- rendered solo by Mr. Herbert, G.T.S.C., Lledrod God speed the movement which cannot fail to be beneficial, to the young especially.
WELSH WESLEYAN ASSEMBLY.
WELSH WESLEYAN ASSEMBLY. The meetings of the first Welsh Wesleyan Assembly were all crowned with success. The whole proceedings were favoured with brilliant weather, and the various large gatherings were notable for the harmony, high tone and earnestness which characterised them on Wednesday. A Con- vention was held at 8 a.m. in the Calvinistic Meth- odist Chapel, Maengwyn-street, Machynlleth, which was attended by the principal ministers, and a crowded audience of visitors from all parts of Mid- Wales filled the gallery. The Welsh President presided, and, after a brief address, he was followed by the Rev. T. Jones Humphreys, who opened a discussion upon The Christian Life." Other speakers were the Rev. John Jones and Mr. David Owen, of London. The President of the British Conference then fol- lowed with an address to ministers and preachers. He said he believed that the gathering was in- tended to be something like those devotional con- ventions which had been held all over England during the present Methodist year. The main object of these conventions was to encourage one another to be better Christians, and they had come in these days to see that being a Christian meant being a more Christ-like Christian. Their fathers and grandfathers and great-grandfathers, and John Wesley, used to speak a good deal more in the abstract than they did in the present day, and used long theological words, such as justification," regeneration," sanctification," "entire sanctfica- tion," which were all true. Bnt in what was called a scientific age like the present; they preferred the concrete to the abstract, and what all those words meant was simply this—to be a better Christian is to be a more Christ-like Christian (hear, hear). There was a very remarkable Englishman of their own time, John Stuart Mill, whose father was a great atheist and who brought his gifted son up in bitter .opposition to Christianity, and yet it was a remarkable fact that, in spite of John Stuart Mill's mind being poisoned against Christ- ianity, he gradually delvered himself so completely from the prejudices in which he had been brought up as a boy that before he died he said that when all the discussions about right and wrong, about the standard of human conduct, were over, he believed that no man could get a better rule of himself than this—What would Jesus Christ have done if he had been in my place ? He was afraid that some of those who had gone before only did what they thought Christ would do in chapel on Sunday, and not during the rest of the week. But they were coming to see that, if they were to imitate Christ at all, they must imitate Him altogether, and they must do not merely what He would have done in chapel, or at the society meeting, or at the Lord's Supper, but what He would have done behind the counter in the shop, or the desk at the solicitor's office, or as a farmer, because Christians must imitate Jesus Christ in business as well as in public worship, and they must imitate Him in politics, and vote as they con- sidered Christ would have voted—not for their party, because it was a party, but for the thing which was right for or against the party (hear, hear). Let them do what Jesus Christ would have done if He had been in their place. When he was quite a little boy he could not understand why all over Europe men- were conspicuous by their absence from the places of worship. The women and children went, but where were the men ? Then he asked himself again how it was that the men all over Europe were so enthusiastic for Garibaldi, Mazzini, Castello, and other social and democ atic leaders, and were even ready to die for them. It might be attributed to their teachings but everything true in what these men said was taught by Jesus Christ. Christ was the best friend the working-man ever had. Working-men were free to-day, and had votes, and it was entirely due to the influence of Christ. He came to the con- clusion that men in Europe were alienated from Christianity because they did not apply their religious principles to business and to public life. They followed one rule in chapel, another rule in business, another rule in society, and another rule in politics. Now they must have one and the same rule if they were to imitate Jesus Christ. They ought to walk in the footsteps of Jesus Christ, and always try and do the same as He would have done in their place. Methodism, as defined by John Wesley, meant a person who arranged his life according to the principles laid down in the New Testament, and in that sense might God make everybody a Methodist. He was thankful to say that they were coming to see this more and more. Mr. Sheldon, a Presbyterian minister from Amer- ica, had recently published a book called In His Steps." He did not know whether it had been translated into Welsh. (" Yes.") Very good, for it had had the most wonderful sale of any book since Uncle Tom's Cabin." Some people criticised it very much, but he entirely agreed with the author. He 1 aj read the book and enjoyed it very much. In the newspaper or any other business he did not think that any man should do anything inconsistent with his profession as a Christian. A Christian paper would not print disgusting accounts of prize fights, and betting news and so forth. It would be a blessed day when every Christian could read from beginning to end of his paper without objecting to any part of it (hear, hear,) The millions of copies of Mr. Sheldon's book which had been sold showed that the public con- science was being aroused, and that people were coming to see that they must apply their Christian principles upon the week days as well as upon the Lord's Day." If everybody in that chapel made up his mind to do everything in the way Jesus would have done it, what a change would be made in Wales I Referring to the doctrine of sanctification, he said that some people had an idea that they could only be converted and sancti- fied on Sunday nights by gaslights and in the winter (laughter.) But they could be saved in the light of the sunshine and in the morning (hear, hear and laughter,) The great curse which they had to guard against was not strong drink, but money. Whoever heard of a Methodist being turned out of society because he loved money 1 (Laughter.) If they had no money he congratu- lated them, and if they had money he condoled with them. They were in great peril, and they must all pray for them. Speaking of people who left their conversion until the death-bed, he ex- claimed what a horrible thing it was to sneak into heaven by the skin of their teeth at the last moment, and keep the angels shivering and holding their breath for fear they would never reach there. Now was the time for them to come to Christ. Following the convention an ordination service was held in the Wesleyan Chapel, conducted by the President. The ministers ordained were the Revs. Thomas Rowlands, Berwyn Roberts, and Meurig Jones. The Revs. E. Humphreys, P. Jones Roberts, Hugh Jones and Rees Owen took part in the laving-on of hands. The Rev. D. O. Jones (Manchester) delivered the charge. The chapei was crowded, and an overflow meeting was held in the Calvinistic Methodist Chapel. In the afternoon an open-air preaching meeting was held, at which the Rev. Hugh Price Hughes, Connexional Evangelist, and the Rev. Hugh Price Hughes preached in Welsh and English respec- tively. The congregations were very large, special trains having been run to the town from all parts of North and South Wales. In the evening the open-air services were continued. The Assembly met again on Thursday morning for the pastoral session. The Rev. Hugh Price Hughes presided. The list of ministers' stations was discussed, and the following alterations made: —South Wales: Ferndale, R. E. Jones (Porth, Pontypridd), iustead of John Evan Roberts; Cilfynydd, T. Rowlands (Abercynon), instead of William T. Ellis; Swansea, John E. Roberts, in- stead of David Morgan; Neath Abbey, one minister wanted; St. David's, W. T. Ellis; Aberystwyth, David Morgan; Llanidloes, John Humphreys, in- stead of Robert Emrys Jones. North Wales: Robert Hughes, supernumerary; Liverpool, David Jones, instead of John Wesley Hughes; Bagillt, J. Henley Hughes, instead of Thomas Davies Port- madoc, Thomas Davies, instead of David Jones. The question of representation on the British Conference was discussed, and a resolution was passed in favour of representation in proportion to the number of ministers.
LLANDDERFEL.
LLANDDERFEL. OBITUARY.—Last Friday the mortal remains of Mr. Robert Edwards, Upper Brook street, Man- chester, were laid to rest in the churchyard of this village. By the death of Mr. Edwards, St. David's Welsh Church, Manchester, has lost one of its staunchest supporters. Mr. Edwards has been officially connected with the movement from its inception, and under the guidance of the Rev. James Price., the late chaplain, he worked inde- fatigably to perfect its organization. He was per- mitted to see the consummation of one of his most cherished hopes—the completion of the permanent church, and he eagerly looked forward to the 23rd inst., when the building will be opened and dedi- cated. As late at last Sunday he performed his duties as warden at morning and evening services, and was then apparently in good health.
LLANUWCHLLYN.
LLANUWCHLLYN. MARWOLAETH BRODOR. Drwg oedd genym glywed, medd gohebvdd mewn papyr o'r America, am farwolaeth ddamweiniol Rowland Thomas, un o lanciau Llanuwchllyn, yr hwn ddaethai i Cali- fornia dair blvnedd yn ol, wedi bod am dymor yn Lime pring, Iowa, ar unwaith a W. O. Jones o J. R. Jones. Chwefror 8fed cwympodd caregarno yn y gwaith yn yr Iron Mountains, SbashtaCounty, y Dalaeth bon, a bu farw mcwn byr amser, yn 26 mlwydd oed. Yr oedd yn frawd i David D. Thomas sydd mewn swydd o ymddiried da yu yr Iron Mountains. Cydymdeimlir.yn farw iawn a'i frawd.
BRONGEST.
BRONGEST. UNDEB DIRWESTOL GLANAU CERI.—The annual festival was held this year at Salem, on Wednes- day the 14th inst The weather was delightfully fine and the chapel was crowded to excess. The secretary for the year was Mr. Daniel Rees, Der- wenlas. The Rev. D. Dalis Davies, Beulah, presided in the absence of tlw appointed chairman, Mr. Simon Davies, Twrgwyn. The meetings were held in the afternoon and evening. A conference was held at 1 o'clock, which was opened by the Rev. D. Evans, Drewen, and addresses were given by the follow- ing :—The Rev. D. Dalis Davies (who read an excellent paper on Perygl yr Eglwys oddiwrth y gyfeddach'), Messrs D. Jones, Penralltwen; D. Thomas, Felincwm; D. Jones, Llainmanal; Rev. D. Evans, Drewen, and an English address was given by Miss Bowen, Troedyraur. At the end of the meeting a vote of condolence was passed with Mr. Simon Davies, Twrgwyn, on the sad death of his wife. At the 3 o'clock meeting several temper- ance songs and hymns were sung by the temperance choir under the leadership of Mr. Daniel Rees, and the Rev. J. C. Evans, Borth, catechised the children (in the absence of the Rev. E. Keri Evans) in the first 11 verses in the second chapter of John. The 6 o'clock meeting was opened by the Rev. O. M. Prichard, Newcastle Emlyn, and addresses were delivered by the Revs. J. C. Evans, Borth; and A. J. Parrv, D.D., Cefnmawr. We are glad to under- stand that the temperance cause is making a good progress in the district.
ABERFFRWD.
ABERFFRWD. DEATH AND FUNERAL OF MR. E. RICHARDS.— The hand of death has agaid fallen upon the band of worshippers who attend the C.M. Chapel at Aberffrwd. Barely twelve months have slipped away since a devoted deacon, Mr. W. Williams, Gwarddol. was struck down in September last Mr. John Bitchell was called away; and now the tragedy is repeated. Evan Richards, the kindly, gentle, untiring minister to the needs of his fellow- worshippers has been taken from amongst us. Al- though he had been ailing for over 18 months, the end was hardly expected to be so near; but he left us, all wondering with every alternate thought if the calamitous news could really be true. Mr. Richards started life as a miner, working for many years in the different lead mines in Cwmrheieliol and the district When about 40 years of age he moved to London, and for ten years he very suc- cessfully carried on a milk business. Prosperity in business, however, did not separate him from the eluties which prepare us for the future life. With characteristic vigour he threw himself into the work in connection with the C.M. Chapel at Wilton Square, and the friends there testify to the enthusiasm and energy with which Mr. Richards entered into every movement that furthered the kingdom of God upon earth. Nine years ago he returned here to his native place. And from that day to the time when he was stricken with illness he was full of work. He was elected to the diaconate of Aberffrwd, he served on the School Board of the Cwmrheidiol United District, and until last year he was a member of the Board of Guardians. The monthly meeting of the North Cardiganshire Calvinistic Methodists found in him a faithful and valuable adherent, and at the meeting held in Pontrhydfendigaid in November last he was elected to fill the Presidential Chair for the six months beginning with July of this year, but he was destined to accept another and a higher call. He was a staunch temperance worker and an ever faithful Sunday School teacher and leader. On Tuesday, the 13th inst, he passed away, and on the following Saturday he was buried in the churchyard belonging to the Aberffrwd Chapel. A large number of friends and relations from Aber- ystwyth, South Wales, London, and this neighbour- hood attended the funeral, and by the presence of so many co-workers in the various capacities in which Mr. Richards had been connected one' realized the charactcr of the man who had left us. The Revs. J. G. Morgan, Aberffrwd; J. Williams, Goginan; D. Morgan, Penllwyn; T. M. Jones, Yspytty Ystwyth; and T. E. Roberts, Shiloh; officiated in the funeral ceremony, and these, together with the Rev. W. Morgan, Penygarn, and Mr. W. Thomas, Aberystwyth, addressed the Con- gregation and spoke of Mr. Richards's earnestness, sympathy, and zeal, and the respect and admiration which he commanded. Of him it can well be said,— Life's race well won Life's work well done Life's crown well won Now comes rest." Great and sincere sympathy is felt for the bereaved widow and relations, and the almost irreparable loss which the chapel at Aberffrwd has sustained.
PONTRHYDYGROES.
PONTRHYDYGROES. OBITUARY.—It is with a deep feeling of regret and sympathy with Dr. Morgan, Mount Hazel, and family, we announce the death, at the age of 16 years, of his youngest daughter, Miss Margaret Anne Morgan, after a very short illness from an incurable disease. Miss Morgan had been a pupil at Dr. Williams's School, Dolgelley, for over two years. She returned to school after the last j holidays in her usual health, but got to feel unwell J and was advised to come home for a short time, which she did the beginning of this month, and continued to go about until the Saturday previous to her death, when the disease took a serious turn, and she expired on Monday, June 12th. Miss Morgan was of a very agreeable elisposition and pleasant manners, and was much liked by all in the neighbourhood, so that the news of her death caused much grief and sorrow in our midst. The funeral took place on Friday, June 16th, when the remains were interred at the Abbey, Strata Florida. The funeral was one of the largest ever seen in this neighbourhood. Following the hearse J were eight mourning carriages in which were Dr. j Morgan and Mrs. Morgan, Miss Morgan"(sister), Sydney, Gilbert, and Eyton Morgan (brothers); Mr. David Morgan, Rev. T. R. Morgan, and Mrs. Morgan, Tynlone; Mr. David Morgan, Mrs. Morgan, and Miss Morgan, Pentre, Cwmystwyth; Mr. Morgan, Shifnal; Mrs. James and Mrs. J. James (junior), Abercwmdole; Mr. and Mrs. Morgan, Hafodnewydd: Mr. anel Mrs. Jones, Bwlch; Mr. | and Mrs. James, Peithyll. There were also in the j procession, which was nearly a mile long, from 50 I to 60 other carriages, and about 80 people on j horse back, besiele a very large number on foot, j Amongst others we noticeel the following:—Mr. T. | J. Waddingham, Hafod; the Revs. J. Jones, M.A., | Ystrad Meurig; T. N. Jones, Eglwys Newyeld; E. Jones, Strata Florida; Joseph Morgan, Aberdare; — Lloyd, Llanilar; J. Bowen, Pont- rhydfendigaid; R. W. Jones, Ystumtuen; T. Mason Jones and David Davies, Ysbytty Ystwvtli; Mrs. Dr. Hughes, Llanilar; Mrs. Dr. Lloyd, Tre- garon Capt. and Mrs. Bray, Goginan; Mr. John Rowlands, Goginan; Mrs. James Broncastell, Mrs. D. Morgan, Penllwyn; Mrs. James, Maesbangor; Mrs. James, Aelybryn Mr. and Mrs. D. Morgan, draper, Aberystwyth; Mr. Edward Evans, C.C., Aber- ystwyth; Mr. and Mrs. Hancock, Aberystwyth; Mr. T. Jones, Post Office, Tregaron; Ir. M. Morgan, master of the Workhouse; Miss Morgan, Talbot; Miss Jones, Lion Hotel; Mr. Jones, Red Lion; Miss Lewis, Oxford House; fr. Rees Jones, Tregaron; Mr. D. Jones, saddler; Miss Evans, Werna; Mr. D. J. Williams, J.P., Abercoed; Mr. J. Richards, Fullbrook; Mr. J. Williams, Pontargam- delwr Mrs. Jones, Berthddu; Mr. M. Jones, Cefn- | llwyn; Miss Owen, Fronwenllwyd; Mr. W. Lloyd, I Cricklas; Miss Lloyd, Pengraig; Mr. J. Lloyd, Penlan; Mrs. Bebb, Maesllyn; Mr. Jones, Dolfawr; Mrs. Jones, Llwyngog; Mr. T. Jones, Llidiarthffair Mr. T. Richards, Pontrhydfendigaid; Mr. Evan Hughes, Butter Hall; Mr. J. Rees, C.M. Mr. D. j Jenkins, Teify Side Mr. R. D. Arch; Mr. Arch, Black Lion; Mr. Arch, Great Abbey; Mr. Jones, Hen Fonachlog; Mr. Jones, Cefngaer; Mrs. Jones, Dolgoch; Mr. Edwards, Nantstalwen Mr. Jones, Nantymaen; Mr. D. Jones, Esgairgors; Mr. D. W. E. Rowland, Garth; Mr. R. Evans, Cilfachyebvn Mrs. Evans, Penlan, Llanfihangel; Mr. W. Evans, C.C., Cnwch; Mr. Edwards, Dolfor; Mr. R. Evans, Llanafan Mr. Price, Tynfron Mr. S. Tregoning, Ystrad Meurig; Mr. Williams, Broncaradog; Mr. T. Davies. Gelmast; Mr. J. Edwards, Cwmystwyth; Mr. A. T. Joseph, C.C., Post Office; Mr. Raw, Tyllwyd; Mr. Davies, Blaencwm; Mrs. Owen, Ysbytty Cynfyn; Miss Williams, Devil's Bridge; Mr. W. Bonner, Trisant; Mr. S. Evans, Rhosrydd; Mr. Jones, Maenarthur; Miss Evans, New Row; Mrs. W. J. Williams, Tynbedw; Mr. Evans, Erwtome; Mr. D. Morgan, Tynrhyd; Mr. Morgan, Llyniadde; Mrs. Morgan, Tynllwyn Captain Heine, Frogoch Mr. Hess, and Mr. Invernizzi. Mr. T. Morgan C.C., Tymawr and most of the inhabitants in the district of Pontrhydygroes and Ysbytty Ystwyth. In front of the procession starting from the house were the Ysbytty Ystwyth School children, under the charge of Mr. Jenkins (Calvinistic Methodist) and Mrs. Jenkins, all of whom seemed deeply affected by the loss of one who had been their schoolmate, and so much beloved. The Rev.. T. R. Morgan, Swyeldffynon, and the Rev. T Mason JOI85, Ysbytty Ystwyth, officiated at the house, and the Rev. J. Jones, Ystrad Meurig, and the Rev. E. Jones, Strata Florida, in the church and at the grave. Wreaths were sent by the following relatives and friends:—Dr and Mrs Morgan, Miss Morgan and brothers, Mr and Mrs Waddingham, the staff at Dr Williams's School, Dolgelley; the pupils at the same school, Messrs Hess and Invernizzi, Frongoch Mrs and Miss Owen, Pontrhydygroes Mr and Mrs Morgan, Swansea; Miss Morgan, Shifnal; Mrs Jones and Miss James, London; Mr John Morgan and Miss Katie Morgan, Tynllwyn; Mr T. H. Pugh, Pont- rhydygroes; Mrs Hancock and family, Rev. W. J. and Mrs Williams, Llanafan; Miss M. A. Howell, Star Inn, Ysbytty Mrs and Misses Lloyd, Miner's Arms Hotel; Miss Price, Tynfron, Llanafan Mrs and Miss Evans, New-row; Mrs Evans, Penlan, Llanfihangel; Mr. Frank and Miss Thomas. Crick howell; Mr and Mrs D. Morgan, Aberystwyth; Mr J J. Messer, Black Lion, Ysbytty; Misses Williams, | Devil's Bridge Hotel; Mr and Mrs Jenkins, Board jj School; and the teachers and scholars of Board School, Ysbytty Ystwyth. 11
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