Welsh Gazette and West Wales Advertiser

ABERYST\\ Y f II. oJ PUBLIC LIBRARY.—Nvnv.bsr if. hooks taken out for illiu week u, tl. I Visitors and others will nncl Leisure hour, Hound the Coast. and Round the Town_ col- umns of especial interest wni'.e on tr.t-ir aoiiur.ys in the town. THE ANNUAL SHORTS in connection with the town Cycling Club will e held on Tuesday next on the College Ground, Smithiield Road. NATIONAL SCHOOLS.—The results of the Diocesan Examination held in Jnlv are to hand, and the following teachers were :-First class Maggie Hunt, John E. Jones, Harold Sneraton Second class: Helena, Collins, Maggie Warburton, EíLiSH CONG KEG AT ION AL CHUIICH.—The pul- pit of this church will be occupied next Sunday I morning and evenincr oy the Rev. i). 'W. "Vaughan, M.A., of Kentish Town. London. THE BAIRNS.—The Mis. e.« Y7avdt, C.oa" Dark- gate Street, have for sale a large stock of toys of every kind for children. Sand spaces, nes, and buckets in endless variety, and other f-ys -indole for seaside holiday s. APPOINTMENT. — Sir. George Thomas, B.Se., F.G.S., has been appointed to the post of senior science master at Hanlev Castle Grammar School, Great Malvern. Mr. Thomas was student demonstra- tor in zoology and botany at ity College, Aberystwyth, and successful out of 35 applicants. EARLY HARVEST.—Sir. David Howells com- menced harvesting at Nantcellamavvr last week. On' Saturday morning a golden crop of oats fell to the reapers stroke. Nantcollentawr, as regards both stock and crop, is considered the premier farm of North Cardigan. ROYAL PIER PAVILION.—THIS wc^k-ci:;L the well-known Ben Greet Company will perform the Little Minister" by J. SI. Barrie at the Pavilion. This play has had great success at the Haymarket Theatre. Lonrlon. The Three SIv.sketeers'' will appear on Slonday, Tuesday and \veunesnay next, August 7th. 8th. and 9th, and on the 10th. 11th and 12th, '• La Poupee" will be performed. CONSTITUTION HILL.—The Cliff Railway and Pleasure Grounds are well patronized by visitors. Apart from the many attractions provided at the Cliff Gardens, a more delightful spot for the full and free enjoyment of sea and mountain air could not be wished for. For a full view of the whole coast of the Bay Constitution Kill is unequalled. EISTEDDFOD.—A errand Eisteddfod will be held at Ystumtuen on Friday. Visitors will find it worth while paying a visit to the ancient institu- tion in that truly wild and romantic district. To VISITORS AND O.CHERS.Alr. Gyde, photo- grapher, Pier-street, is now showing fine specimens of his work both in portrait and landscape. A frame of portraits in Bartolozzi Red is a decided novelty. The four Bishops of Wales, recently photographed at Lampeter College, make a capital group, while in the view department the panoramics of the sea front show Aberystwyth to great advantage. The ehromogram, another novelty adds the charm of colour to photography without encroaching too deeply on the pocket. DEATH OF MR. GOMER REES.—The death has occurred of Sir. Gomer Rees, son of Sir. W. T. Rees, Alaw Ddu," Llanelly. The deceased, who was only 33 years of age, was engiged as a school- master at Tonyrefail, but for months past had been laid low by disease. He inherited a considerable portion of the musical tastes of the family, and amongst other things was a brilliant violinist. Mr. Rees was for some time an assistant master at the Aberystwyth Board School and was a member of the town orchestra. The funeral took place last Monday. FLOWER SHow.-A committee of the forth- coming Flower, Dog, and Poultry Show was held at the Town Hall on Tuesday evening when there were present Messrs. James Purton (chairman), H. Sheraton. R. Peake. C. Palmer. S. Clitheroe. D. Colville, James Rees, H. G. Atwood (secretary), and T. Evans (Assistant). Arrangements were made to organize the work on the show day, and other business was gone through. It was decided to allow the workhouse children admission to the grounds free of charge. FOOTBALL.—At a meeting of the Newtown Football Club held last week it '.vas announced that the famous full back, Mr. Charlie Parry, was about to remove to Aberystwyth. Local supporters of the game would be glad to see Mr. Parry amongst the team, and his advice to the young players should greatly improve Aberystwyth foot- ball. If the team means to achieve success in the Combination and Cup Matches next season the players should start training at once, so as to be fully prepared for the first three encounters which are about the toughest in the programme. Bow STREET EISTEDDFOD.—Leal competitors generally find their superiors at Eisteddfodau, but this order of things was improved upon at Bow Street on Thursday. Miss Slollie Owen took the prize for the pianoforte solo, Miss Warrington for the contralto solo, and Slisses Georgina and Rosina Jones came first in the duett competition. The chief choral was taken by a choir led by Mr. J. E. Harries, and the male voice party under Sir. J. Evans, gave a good rendering. It would be well if the two local male choirs amalgamated, as there are not sufficient musicians in the town to enable two choirs to thrive. LOVELY SUNSETS.— During the past few days visitors on the coast have had tiie pleasure of witnessing sunsets of extraordinary beauty. The evenings are calm and free and as the broad sun sinks down in its tranquility it throws it golden path across the sea, reaching from the distant horizon to the very shingles on the beach. For the greater part the mountains of Merioneth and Snowdonia are veiled in a steel-blue haze, but at times they appear clear and distinct as in a mirror. The after- glows of Sunday and Monday evening were remarkably beautiful. Soon as the sun had set. "The west was broken into bars, Of orange, gold, and grey." A RUMOUR.—It is said that a scheme is on foot to connect the town with Llanbadarn by a service of tramways or omnibuses. Such a project would be welcomed by a large number of business men and others who would be glad of an opportunity of taking up their residence in some of the quiet and neat cottages at Llanbadarn. with their large gardens, without having to undergo the incon- venience of walking to and fro. Besides, there is a good deal of traffic already between the places. especially during the summer months, and this would develop with the introduction of a regular I and reliable service of busses. There is no doubt that before long the means of communication between the two places will be improved, and the sooner the better. I UNIVERSITY.—We note with pleasure tnr.t jr- J. H. Protheroe, son of Archdeacon Prctheroe, has passed the examination in the Final Honours School of Slodern History at Oxford. Sir. Proth- eroe was educated first at the Grammar School, and afterwards at Cheltenham College, under Dr. H. A. James, now Headmaster of Rugby. After leaving Cheltenham, he read privately with Sir. D. Samuel, Headmaster of the County School, and passed London Matriculation. He then entered the U. C. W.. and passed the Intermediate in Art of London University. Three years ago lie entered Trinity College, Oxford, and took up there the historical course, with the result that last week his name was place in the Honours list. Sir. Protheroe has taken a history prize at Trinity College. One of the examiners in the final examination was Sir. O. M. Edwards. FIRE.-A fire broke out in an uninhabited cottage in Llangawsa, near the entrance to Has Crug, on Tuesday noon. The fire spread with alarming rapidity, as the cottage is a mild one, held together by timber, and thatched with straw. Thanks to the efforts of Slessrs. J. L. Pickard, J. W. Jones, and David Jones, who were ably assisted by the inhabitants of the cottages and by a corps of twenty or thirty active athletic young visitors, who worked with a will in passing buckets of water, the fire was prevented from spreading to the adjacent cottages, and they had the fire well under control upon the arrival of the fire reel. It was fortunate they had too, as it was fully fifteen minutes after the arrival of the firemen before a supply could be poured on to the smouldering embers owing to the two lengths of hose piping which they used bursting tinder a quarter pressure of water. Wmild they have burst had the Hostel, or any other large building been on fire, and could the firemen use no more than a quarter pressure of water ? THE COUNTY SCHOOL.—The school broke up for the Slidsummer Holidays on Friday morning, at the close of a fortnight's examination conducted by the Central Board. On Saturday'an examina- tion was held at the school for '!ie Entrance Scholarships offered by the Local Managers. Twenty four candidates presented themselves for the twelve Scholarships offered. The following subjects, Arithmetic, Dictation, General Know- ledge. English Composition, or Translation from Welsh into English were set in the morning at ten o'clock. The optional Subjects, Algebra, Geography, i History, Needlework, Domestic Economy, ice., came in the afternoon at two o'clock. The superin- tendents were Miss Jessy Williams, and Sir. R. Richards, B.A., Gwaryfelin, and Sir. John Evans, Clerk to the Local Managers. The examiner appointed by the Governing Bodv is Mr. Darlington. M.A., H.1.I.S. The examination at riie other Cardiganshire County Schools were held con temporaneously. Slost of the candidates at Aber- ystwvth County School were from the local "lementary school, few presented themselves from tV country districts. The following pupils of the County School have passed the Science and Art examinations held in June—Mechanics (Solids) hhst Division and Certificate. William Arthur Levis, Devil's Bridge: and David Cefn Mabws. Mechanics (of Fliti Is. li v\Irostatl-•). Hf11ry Thomas, Llanilar I-OLNESS.—Sir. Jenkins of the Eagle Grocery Stores has opened a branch shop at Trefechan in a large and convenient premises. ACCIDENT.—Whilst riding on an engine in the station yard Oil Tuesday evening, a young porter named John Jones was badly L scalded through striding too near a pipe which was ejecting live The voting fellow was immediately taken to the Infirmity, where he was attended to by Dr.Morgan. THE MAYOR.— During the week the Caivinistic Methodists of South Wales foregather in large numbers .at Pembroke, where the "SassiwnAwst" is held. (Councillor D. C. Roberts, the Mayor, who is a prominent. member and oihcer with the denomination, is attending the meetings. CRICKET. -On Wednesday the "Ceredigion'' played ?. tepm of "Visitors" and won by 40 runs (121 against 81;, Sir. Tudor contributing 39 in free style. On Saturday the club were beaten at Lovesgrove by a strong team brought together by Sir G. Evans. The wicket was in a bad state, scores: Town 42, Lovse- grove 65. Messrs Mytton and Gifford bowled well i ,r Lovesgrove. Future matches :—August 5th New- town 7tli Montgomery 9th.. Lomrton (Staff) 11th, Royal Welsh Warehouse, Newtown. Ti;;c EXCLUSIONS.—There has been a largeinflux of day excursionists into the town during the week. On Slonday, about 800 arrived from Llanidloes in connection with the United Nonconformist Sunday Schools, and 400 from Oswestry. Two large excursions arrived the same day from Camarthen, under the auspices of the Baptist Sunday Schools, and on Wednesday about 1200 came in from Lampeter, which is consider- ably uiore than half the population of the town. PIER PAVILION CONCERTS.—The concerts at the Pavilion are now in full swing and visitors find the entertainments a source of amusement. The sacredfconcert. on Sunday night was well attended, and the great American Biograph, which is exhibiting various interesting events, is drawing large audiences. The Biograph will be on view to- night for the last time this season, and its place will be taken by The Little Minister." TOWN BAND.—Subscriptions are invited towards defraying the expenses incurred in providing new uniforms for members of the Town Band. Sub- scriptions amounting to five shillings and upwards will be acknowledged in our advertizing columns. -Nlrs. AXD DISORDERLY.—Sirs. Ellis, Home Oak, Wrexham, an intelligent and well dressed middle aged lady, was charged by P. C. Powell with being drunk and disorderly. Fined 5s. in- cluding costs.—David Williams, St. John's Build- ings, was fined 5s. including costs for being drunk and disorderly on the highway at Queen's Road. P. C. Rowlands proved the case. OTTER HUNT.—On Tuesday afternoon a pack of otter hounds, under the mastership of Mr. Buck- lev. of Barmouth, scoured the Rheidol from Peny- bont Bridge to Capel Bangor. Failing to gain any sport along the river crossed over to Nanteos ponds, and soon got scent. The otter, however, managed to escape, and the party returned to town as honest as they left it. A COMBAT AXD ITS RESULTS.—On Thursday afternoon, a number of young fellows who had been basking in the sun, assembled in the public house at Bow Street, with the object of settling some disputes. Failing to do so amicably they resorted to blows, and one of them named John Slorgan, of Queen-street, received a terrible blow ovci Lhe eyes, which brought him senseless to the ground. Luckily, Dr. James was near, and with his aid the young lad was restored to consciousness, and having had his wounds dressed was sent home. SAT E OF PROPERTIES.—Sir. J. E. James offered for sale at the Lion Hotel, on Slonday last, the Froehold Residential Farm and land known as Brogynin, together with certain ground rents issuing therefrom, and producing a rental of £ 200 a year. The Lot was withdrawn at £ 4,000. The same day Sir. James offered for sale the Farm and land called Geufron.situateabout 2 miles from Aber- ystwyth, and containing an area of 11 acres at the yearly rent of P-17. The Lot was withdrawn at £ 500. Mr. James also offered for sale the Lisburn Arms and Shop adjoining, held under a lease from the Corporation for 75 years from 12th November, 1894, Withdrawn at £ 2.600 DR. SIACNAMARA AND THE CYMRO.—Dr. Slac- namara, who returned to London on Tuesday :1- ..i.ion,after spending a few days at Aberystwyth, has freely expressed himself to different people concerning subjects "dear to the heart of the Celt." and his eulogies on the Cymro as an inimitable musician are deserving of notice. Dr. Macnamara is one of those versatile cosmopolitan- ists whose wide experience of men and things make him peculiarly" fit" for analysing the relative characteristics of nations, and we need hardly say that he holds a very high opinion of the Welshmen in more ways than one. The Welshman, perhaps, shines in nothing more brillantly than in music; in this particular art. indeed, he eclipses all the races of the world. Dr. Macnamara was strolling along the Clarach beach in company with some friends one day this week when a burst of song broke upon his ears. About a dozen colliers were singing snatches of ''The Crusaders" (Tom Protheroe). Dr. SIacnamara approached and juiuvd in the singing. The majority of the colliers were evidently reading" the music for the first time, and the Doctor was much struck by what he called the remarkable musical in- telligence which they displayed. The London coster or the English workingman could never do this," said he. and the more the Cymric miners sang the more enthusiastic the eminent educa- tionist waxed. They had sol-fah copies, and we a-I know how the typical Welsh collier can inter- pret even the most complex pieces at first sight. No wonder Dr. SIacnamara was charmed. We in Wales are so used to this sort of thing that have ceased to wonder, but it is enough for a cultured stranger to open his eyes at and throw up his hands in astonishment. Dr. Macnamara was delighted bv his visit to Aberystwith. with the people he met, and the things he saw. and ex- pressed his intention of coming again in the near future. 10' L

Petty Sessions. WEDNESDAY. Before C. M. Williams and J. Lewis, Esquires. SCHOOL ATTENDANCE. Albert Davies, Trefechan, was charged by D. A. Lloyd. School Inspector, with neglecting to send his child to school.—Dismissed. R N 1.1 (; HTE D BICYCI. K. William L. Knight, Quebec Villa, was charged bv Supt. Phillips, with riding a bicycle without a lighted lamp attached.—Fined 2s. 6d. including costs. DltCXK AND DI SOU DERI. Y. Owen Parry, High Street, was fined 2s. 6d. includ- ing costs for being drunk and disorderly on the highway. EJFOTMKNT ORDER. Sir. T. J. Samuel, Solicitor, applied on behalf of Sir. William Jenkins, Bookseller, Great Darkgate Street, for an order to eject W. J. Slathias from certain rooms in Bridge Street.

Aberystwyth Board of Guardians. At the fortnightly meeting of the above Board on Slonday, there were present:Ilr. David Morgan, presiding Revs. T. A. Penry and John Davies; Messrs. B. E. Slorgan. E. J. Evans, J. J. James, Edward Jones. J. B. Slorgan, R James, James Jones, George Price, T. E. Salmon, W. A. Miller, R. Jones. R. Jenkins, D. O. Slorgan, O. Powell, E. Richards, Daniel Morris, T. James, R. Davies, W. Hughes, D. Lloyd, with the clerk (Mr. uv/,i; H"he -.) COST OF VACCINATION. Rev. T. jA. Penry stated that the bills for vaccination bad now como in, and he had tabulated what had been paid, and what was now charged. Dr. Bonsall was paid for the year ending March 25th, 1398, R14 12s. and for the half-year ending June 30th, 1899. £38 13s.; Dr. James, £17 16s. and £30 5s. Dr. Hughes. £15 5s. and 9,23 lis. Dr. Morgan, £6 6s. and L17 10s. 6d.; total for the year ending March 31st, 1898. £ 53 19s. Od. and for the half-year ending June 30th, £ 115—or af this rate, £ 230 for the year, making a difference uer annum under the new and the old Act of £ 176 Is. Sir. E. J. Evans said that these figures showed that the expenditure now was twice what it used to be under the old Act. He thought the figures should be sent to the Local Government Board, with a view to having the fees that had been fixed reduced. The Clerk replying to a question, said that the Local Government Board, had power to allow Boards of Guardians to reduce the minimum fixed by the Act. o In the end Sir. E. J. Evans, gave notice that he would bring on the matter at the next meeting. STATISTICS. Sir. J. J. Hughes' district:—number of paupers relieved, 189 (decrease of 8 as compared with the corresponding period of ear); and expendi- ture £53 4s. (an increase of £ 1 7s.) Sir. J. Slorgan. 135 and £45 16s. (an increase of 2, and Is. Sir. Vaughans' 159 and 9-48 2s. (a decrease of £16 6s.

B.C.C.U. SUMMER CON- FERENCE. (FI:OM A CORRESPONDENT). The presence of three hundred and fifty and women students in Aberystwyth is so rare an occurrence, that when the town is at its busiest such a circumstance must excite some attention. Sien and women from all parts of the British Isles have come together to encourage and stimulate each other in every good work, particularly in the case of those who have made it their purpose to become Mission- aries. The number of students in connection with :h- B.C.C.U. who have made such, a resolve during v .i the past year is 112, drawn almost equally from the Faculties of Arts, Medicine, Theology, and Education. These numbers represent ones or twos in the Colleges, for whom their is frequently little encouragement toward the fulfilment of a purpose regarded by many as either insane or unnecessary. Consequently the opportunity for fellowship amongst these afforded by the Summer Conference is one which is readily taken advantage of. The Alexandra Hall has been secured for the women students, who, braced up by the sea breezes, can throw themselves with zest into the subjects discussed morning and evening, while the ascent of "Constitution," with the walks through Cwm Woods, Wallog, or Horth offer splendid attractions for the afternoons. The men's camp is pitched in the College field above the County School, commanding a fine view of the sea, the town, and the Rheidol Valley. The extremely fine weather is very favourable and makes tent life almost ideal. Starting the day with a bathe at 6 a.m,, either in the Rheidol or on the Clarach sands, every man is ready for breakfast by 3 o'clock. Meanwhile a time of quiet preparation of prayer and Bible study has been secured out under the banks, and in the shady woods around. Breakfast, like all the meals, receives ample justice, what with the invigoration of sea air and the morning dip, together with the exertion expended in the application of water to the wearied body. Meetings are held the whole morning, all of which the vast majority of the delegates attend. In the evenings one meeting is held, the subjects being such as are interesting to the public, outside the student world. For this reason a limited number of seats will be open to the public in all the evening meetings (which begin at 7 o'clock), at the small charge of 5s. for the series, or Is. for a single meeting. Hitherto the Conference has proceeded very satis- factorily. There has been no great enthusiasm, such as is usual in Welsh gatherings, but a deeply emotional earnestness in following the various methods of cultivating the spiritual life. It is hoped that the same spirit will guide the Conference to the end, and produce a marked advance in the religious life of the Colleges of our islands. A public meeting will held in the Market Hall on Wednesday evening, at 8 o'clock to which admission is free. On next Sunday evening speakers from the Conference will address the congregations in the English Churches of all denominations, and it will be of special interest to look forward for a statement of the watchword of the B.C C.U., "The Evangelization of the World in this Generation,"

DOLGELLEY. VISITORS.—During the past week a large number of visitors visited the town, most of whom were day visitors, coming from the various watering places. THE LATE TI?Al-Tlie late train from Barmouth arranged by Mr. Dennis at the request of the Council proves quite a boon to a large number of people. It is patronised largely by visitors and residents. AUDIT.—During this week Mr. Pugli Jones, the assistant auditor, attends at Mr. W. R. Davies office for the purpose of auditing the Urban District Coun- cil's account, and it is said that a surcharge of a good sum has been made against members of the Council, THE OLD BOYS.—Mr. Hugh James Jones, son of Sir. John Evans Jones, late of Dolgelley, but now of Cathays, Cardiff, has passed the Minor Examination of the Pharmaeutical Society. He served his ap- prenticeship with the late Sir. Howell Jones, Towyn. CRICKET.—On Saturday the Dolgelley C. C., journeyd to Llanhedr to play the Llanbedr C.C. The result of the match was a "win for Dolgelley, Llan- bedr having scored 112, and Dolgelley, 127. The in- dividual scores will be seen in another column. EXCURSION.—On Saturday an excursion was ar- ranged to Barmouth and Dolgelley by the C.M. Sunday School of Llanberis and district, and a large number visited the town. A good number also visited the town on Monday from Welshpool. PERSONAL.—Mr. W. H. Parton, of Hengwrt, who has resided in Dolgelley for the last three years, left the town on Monday morning for his home at Alsager Stoke-on-Trent, and hopes to sail for the Australasian colonies on August 17. At the close of the service at the English Congregational Church on Sunday even- ing he was presented with E. S. Phelp's "Life of Jesus Christ," with several volumes of Ruskin's works, each of which bore the following inscription Presented as a token of respect and affection* to Walter Harold Parton upon his departure for Christ- church, ew Zen land, August, 1899. E. Hampden- Cook, -NI.A. pa.tiu- Jvhn Edwards, Henry Miles, deacon, James KnhUck, Secretary." SCHOLASTIC.—Miss Mary Ellis, daughter of the late Mr. Edward Ellis, Glanfordu, and grand-daughter of Mrs. Eilis, late of Crossby Buildings, but now of Bro Arran, has been succesf ul in winningone of the two exhibitions offered by the governors of Dr. Williams' School, to be held at one of the University Colleges. The other scholarship was won by Miss Annie Jones, Bala. Two scholarships were offered to enter the school from the elementary school, which were won by Miss Beatrice Arnfield, daughter of Sirs. Arnfield, Glyndwr; and Miss Mary Jones, daughter of Mr. William Jones, Arran Road. SUNDAY SCHOOL MEETING.—On Sunday, the bi- monthly meeting of the Calvinistic Methodist Sunday School was held at Rehoboth, Islaw'rdref, under the presidency of Mr. Richard Mills, when there were present delegates from 12 of the schools. In the morning the children were catechised in the fifth chapter of "Mother's Gift" by the Rev. E. Jones Edwards, Arthog, and the answers were good. In the voting on the proposal of appointing two inspec- tons to visit all the schools, a majority was found in favour of abiding by the old order. In the afernoon, owing to the absence of E. Griffiihs, Esq., J.P., Springfield, to open a discussion on the importance of young people being well acquainted with the doctrines of Nonconformity, a general discussion took place when a large number of the delegates took part. In the evening the Rev. E. Jones Edwards, Arthog, preached to a large congregation. DJil. WILLIAMS' SCHOOL RE-UNION.—On the Wednes- day following the great Speech Day in connection with the above it had been decided to hold a number of Tennis Tournaments between the Old and Present Girls. However, they were not favoured with brilliant Queen's weather and so the Tournaments did not come off; but, for all that the Old Girls that had assembled at the school availed themselves of the excellent opportunity afforded them to form an Old Girls' Association, which in future shall have the control of re-unions, and which has decided to recognise the "Dr. Williams' School Slagazine as its representative periodical and journal. The following were elected Officers-President: Miss Diana Thomas, B.A., (the present Headmistress) Vice-Presidents Misses. Armstrong, and Fewingj and Sirs. Grant; Treasurer: Mrs. J. if. Jones Carnarvon; Secretaries: Miss SI. Jones and Miss Myfanwy Roberts, Dolgelley. PETTY SESSIONS.—TUESDAY. Present: John Vaughan, Esq., (cliaii-iiiaii) Dr. Edward Jones, Dr. J. E. Jones, Francis Evans, Esq., R. Wynne Williams, Esq., & J. Meyrick Jones, Esq. PERSISTENT CRUELTY.—The appeal of Margaret Richards for a separation order against John Richards, Pantyrhenenw, Arthog, owing to persistent cruelty was struck out as neither of the parties appeared. CRICKET. DOLUKLI.EY C.C. v. PENUALLT C.C, Played at Penrallt, July 29th, 1899. DOLGELLEY. R. Williams, c Watson, b Smith 1 D. Jones, b Smith 3 J. R S. Furlong, b Pearse .54 J. Humphreys, c & b Pearse .0 W. E. J. Clarke, c Anderson, b Smith 23 (T. W. Kinman. not out 31 R. Lewis, c Butler, b Pearse 7 Pryse Evans, b Pearse 0 II. Lloyd, b Pearse 0 W. Roberts, st Pearse, b Smith 3 D. Meredith, c & b Smith 0 Extras 5 Total 127 PENRALLT. F. W. Smith, b R. Lewis 23 R. J. Orchard, b R. Lewis .22 It G. Spence, b R. Williams .7 G. M. Slacdonald, b R. Lewis 1 Rev. F. W. Pearse, b R. Williams 34 J. Pullvbank, 1 b w, b R. Williams I H. Anderson, b Clarke 11 C. Butler, not out 3 H. Attlee, b R. Lewis .0 W. Rendell, run out 2 C. Sliddleton, c Furlong, b R. Williams 0 Extras 9 Total 123

BALA. CORRECTION.—Owin§ to pressure of time several misprints appeared in our Bala news last week. EXCURSION.—On Thursday last the Church Sunday School had their trip to Rhyl. The weather was gloriously fine, with the result that a consider- able number belonging to other denominations were induced to join. The train left Bala at 7.15 in;tlie morning with a full complement of passengers numbering, adults and children altogether, over 500. A comparatively rapid journey was made, the destination being reached shortly after 9. On arrival each went his own way, some visiting St. Asaph.:Bodelwvddan, and other places of interest in the neighbourhood, but the major portion spent the day quietly at the seaside. At 7 p.m. the trippers re-assembled for the return journey, and arrived home about 10 the same evening, all bearing testimony to the delightful day they had spent. PETTY SESSIOS.-On Saturday last, before Col. Evans-Lloyd, Slessrs. Roger Hughes, Evan Jones, and John Williams, Sir. J. R. Jordan, Bala, submitted a plan having in view the conversion of a buiieing at the back of the Ship Inn into a dining room. It was decided to defer the consideration of the matter until the next Sessions.—William Jones, of Morfa, Aher- ystwyth, was charged by Inspector Slorgan with furiously riding his horse through High-street, Bala, on the 10th inst. Fined 12s. costs. CRICKKT. — On Thursday last, the Bala Town Ciub met the Corwen C.C. in a friendly at Corwen. After an interesting and close game. Bala came off victorious, a few runs only separating them and the vanquished. Our town's success was in a -at measure attributable to the effective bowling oiMI. T. O. Parry. CONCERT.—On Friday last, a grand musical treat was given at the Victoria Hall. Sir. J. Williams, Post Office, presided over a numerous and appreciative audience, and inaugurated the proceedings with an appropriate address. The stage was thronged with singers, ranging from the juvenile singers to the veteran male voices, all combining to give a pleasing and picturesque effect. The conduct of the large sized choir of 120 voices, and the male voices numbering close on 60, came under the baton of the able Gwrtheyrn the juvenile choir was under the control of Sir. T. B. Parry, whose close connection with choirs of this kind has been long and unbroken, and attended with unusually successful results. A section of the mixed choir rehearsed a piece under the leadership of Sir. E. Lloyd. As will be seen from the programme, the bulk was made up of solos, choral pieces, &c., which are to be the test pieces atcorwen Eisteddfod next Slonday week, and as such enhanced the interest jin the proceedings. From the introduction of Sparten Herves by the male voices to the end of the chapter, or rather to the end of the programme, the rendering of Jail the items was sublime and effective. Rev. J. R. Jones's contribution on the violin was eminently success- ful, so also was the penillion singing, but the I grand climax was reached when the choir of mixed voices sang Dyffryn Clwvd"and "Haleliwia." The object of the concert was to raise funds for conveying the singers to Corwen, and we are glad to understand that in this also the end has been achieved.

ABERDOVEY. SUNDAY SCHOOL TRIP.-Last Wednesday the Wesleyan Sunday School went for their annual trip to Llvfnant Valley. The party, about 100 in number, arrived at Caerliedyn Farm about 11 o'clock. Mrs. Jenkins, the landlady, had made every provision for the enjoyment of all. Tea was i served on the lawn, and every one appeared vigorous and happy amidst the lovely scenery of the valley, In the afternoon a miscellaneous meeting was held in a pavilion kindly lent by Sir. Jenkins. Short addresses were delivered by Rev. R. Tudno Davies and Mr. E. L. Edwards; Miss Maggs, of the Band of Hope Union, London, recited the "Bishop and the Caterpillar"; songs were rendered by the Glee Party, under the leadership of Sir. Hugh Lewis, and also by Miss S. A. Bell, Miss S. Davies, Mri. Hugh Lewis, Hugh Griffiths, and J. E. Jones. Several of the younger scholars received prizes for reading, reciting', &c. After this enteresting part of the progamme, while many rambled through the valley, others enjoyed themselves in an adjoining field with all kinds of amusing games. The party returned from Glandovey station at 6.10, after thoroughly enjoying the day's outing. A GAM.ANT RESCUE.—On Slonday afternoon an accident took place which might have ended fatally. A little boy, son of Sir. Thomas Green, plumber, while sitting on the side of the pier lost his balance and fell in the water, and would have drowned but for the timely aid of Ir. Richard (Dickie) Bell, an inhabitant of the place, who saw the child as he was about to sink for the second time, and immediately throwing off his hat and coat, plunged at once into the water and succeeded in bringing the child safely to shore, amidst the cheers of the spectators. This is not the first time Bell has succeeded in rescuing persons from drowning. Did- ie already possesses the medal for life saving from the Royal Humane Society. CONCERT.—Last Friday evening July 28th., an excellent performance was given of the cantata Daniel" (Root and Bradbury) by the Aberdovey Choral Union under the leadership of Mr. R. Ffestin Williams C.SI.. Board School. The part of queen was taken by Miss Lumley, Machynlleth of king by Mr. Isaac Jones, Abergynolwyn, and of Daniel by Mr. D. Thonias, Abergynolwyn; Azariahby Mr. H. Lewis, Aberdovey, and Azariah's sister bv Miss Sillars Williams, Aberdovey. Miss Lumley who is always a great favourite at Aberdovey sang Jher part excel- lently, likewise Miss Sillars Williams. The king we have heard in better voice on previous occasions although he was very good on the whole. A little more boldness would have enchanced the value of his performance. Daniel was in excellent voice especially in the upper part of his register and sang very well. A little more pathos in the prayer would have added to the efficiency to his singing. Mr. H. Lewis and Mr. J. Lumley and other local tatent per- formed their parts very satisfactorily. The cantata contains many beautiful passages, and due justice was done to them by the choir. Finer choral singing has not been heard in Aberdovey for many a long year. The accompanist was Miss J, SI. Rowlands whose faithfulness and ability are much appreciated by the choir and the village." The worst item in the cantata was the chorus "Sound the loud trumpet which was slightly out of tune, and the best was the solo and chorus "How lovelv" which was really lovely and effective. We understand that the can- tata is to be repeated again during the month of August for the benefit of the institute. VALEDICTORY MEETING.— At the Tabernacle Chapel last Monday evening, July 31st., a valedictory meet- ing was held witn the Rev. J. O. Thomas on the occasion of his leaving Aberdovey to resume pastoral work at Slenai Bridge. Although due publicity had not been given to the meeting yet the chapel was fairly full of Mr Thomas's friends and well-wishers. Speeches were given by Messrs D. Hughes, Royal House Edward Williams, R. Ffestin Williams, C.SI, Mr. W. Jones Hughes, Mr. Edward Davies, and Mr. Morris Rowlands. Representing the Indepne- dents and the Committee of Slanagers of the Board School was Sir. W. Jones, registrar who delivered a very worthy speech on the occasion. Sir. R. Ffestin Williams on behalf of the staff and children of the Board School presented Sir. Thomas with a handsome walkinging stick—ivory and cherry wood—mounted in silver. Sirs. Lewis, Sea View terrace on behalf of the Welsh and English churches presented Mr. Thomas with a handsome roll-top desk. Mr. Thomas in suitable words, as always, acknowledged the gifts. The chairman was Sir. Wm. Jones. C.C, who did his part wisely. It will be a great loss to Aber- dovey to lose Sir.-Thomas.

MACHYNLLETH. SOLO.—A solo was given on Sunday night at the English Presbyterian Chapel by Miss Bertha Jones, Dolgelley. POLICE COLIPT.-Pefore Edward Rees, Esq., George Ranson was chaiged by P.C. Pugh with begging, and was sentenced to 7 days imprisonment. SUCCESS.-A-lr. E. W. Rees, son of Mr. R. Rees, draper, Paris House, has been successful in passing the entrance examination to the London and Pro- vincial Bank, held last weeK at Llanidloes. VISITORS.—Among the visitors in town at present are Dr. Williams, of America, brother of Mr. I). Davies Williams, and Sir. Albert Quito, an old in- habitant of the town, who was with the Jameson Raid in Africa. PRESENTATION.—It is intended to give Mr. Peter Vaughan a benefit match in recognition of his services as a cricketer for the past twenty years, For the past few years he has acted as groundsman for the club. The benefit match will take place on August 19th between Slachynlleth Club and New- tClwn, on the Plas Grounds. ACCIDENT.—Late on Thursday last as the Pennal carrier was returning home from town, and opposite the Dovey Bridge they met a horse and trap. The horse of the former got excited and tore the traces and jumped over the wall into the river. After some difficulty the horse was brought up again, none the worse fortunately. VOLUNTEERS.—On Tuesday night great excitement, was created on the arrival of the first Shropshire Rifles who are on their way to their ^camp at Towyn. The party consisted of 30 officers and men, together with their cargo of six military transport waggons, 12 horses with regimental pioneers and luggage guard. The party encamped on the park for the night. They left about 8 o'clock on Wednesday morning for Towyn traversing altogether 75 miles, The party was under the command of Capt. E. J. Piper, accompanied by Lieutenant B: Treasure. Col. Austin, the commander of the volunteers, has been prompted to make this riewdeparture in compliance with a circular lately issued by the war office calling upon volunteer corps to provide themselves with transport service. This is the first time that the Shropshire Volunteers have undertaken such a march since the time of the Earl of Powis's [grandfather, who was colonel of the Shropshire Yeomanry. The Earl accompanied the Yeomanry with their baggage waggons by road from Shrewsbury to Newtown to quell the Chartist riots. ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS.—The following is a summary of the School Report. Mixed School:— I- This school is taught by sound methods and the progress made during the last year has been creditable. Under these circumstances the higher principal grant is now recommended, but attention should continue to be paid to those points in the work which were pointed out to the Master as being still comparatively weak. The Needlework of the higher standards is not strong though improvement has been made in the latter part of the year. The present school premises are old fashioned, inconvenient, and not well arranged for teaching, and it is hoped that the Board will now take into consideration the question of providing entirely new premises."—Infant School:—The order and tone of the Infant School is good and the children are well and sympathetically taught. The classroom is badly ventilated." The authori- ties of the Education Department direct special attention to that part of the Report concerning the school buildings and express their hope that immediate steps will be taken to consider the question of either improving or replacing them. The Grants this year were £1 Os. 6(1. per head (the highest) in the Slixed, and 17s. (the highest) in the Infants. The total grants were P-318 15s. 6d.; last year E278 12s. 3d., showing an increase of over E40. It is also gratifying to llutiee that the four Pupil Teachers who were presented last April were successsful.

LAMPETER. lit.RAI, adjourned meeting of the Lampeter District Council was held on the same day for tllPpurpose of perusing the specifica- tion of the proposed bridge at Rhyduis. The Clerk in;ormed the Council that the specification which was to I., prepared by the Surveyor to the Llndayssul Rural District Council had not come to hand. The Council thereupon rose. LLANYHYTUKR RGHAL DISTRICT BOARD.—A meeting of the above council was to be held the same day, but as there were not sufficient, members to form a quorum no meeting was held. VAGRANCY.—On Tuesday, the 1st inst, at the Clerks office, before John Fowden, Esq., Joseph Edwards, was brought in custody of P.S. Thomas and charged with having on the 31st ult, wandered abroad to beg alms. Ex-l'.S. Evan Davies, of Lampeter, on his I oath, stated that he saw defendant in High-street, Lampeter, speaking to a gentleman, and saw the gentleman give the defendant something. Defend,•;nt then touched him on the shoulder, and begged of wit- ness to give him (defendant) something, and he showed witness some copper which lie said he had al- ready received. Defendant has been here before begging. Cross-examined: Defendant did not ask me to buy some articles from him. Defendant was committed to Carmarthen Prison for 14 days with hard labour. ZOAI? EXCURSION. — On W< dr.esdav, the largos excursion ever organised in this town leit for Aber- ystwyth. The trip was arranged for the members of the Zoar Sunday School, and the train was timed to start at 8 15 a.m.. Long before that hour hundreds had arrived at the station from the town and neighbouring villages including Llanfair, Cellan and Ffaldybrenin, and it was soon seen that the elaborate, extensive preparations made by the station officials would he taxed to the utmost. At the advertized time the train started out, leaving a large number of trippers, including the friends from Llan- gybi, to join the ordinary train which followed. After a pleasant run Aberystwyth was reached just before ten and immediately on landing the large crowd made its way to various places of interest in the town. Some spent the day OIL the Terrace, basking in the sun, others patronized the sailing and rowing boats on the beach, and the Cliff Railway made a roaring trade on the strength of tne excursionists. The whole of the large party seemed to have enjoyed themselves to t)it-ir lit,ai-ts' ;iii(I ilic credit- able way in which they acquitted themselves should be an inducement to make the trip an annual event. The excursion was promoted by the Superintendent of the Zoar School, Sir. Morgan Jones, and much credit is due to him and his colleagues for the ener- getic manner in which they discharged their duties. BOARD OF GUARDIANS. A meeting of the Board was held on Friday, the 28th ultimo, Sir. Lewis Davies, Gelly, presiding. Out relief administered during the past fortnight was: Per Mr. David Parry, £ 37 17s Od. to 151 paupers; per Sir. David Evans, zF,38 16s. 6d to 137 paupers. Number in the nouse, lo, corresponding period last year, 12. Vagrants relieved during the past fortnight 24, corresponding period last year 18. The Slaster reported that Slargaret Davies, a lunatic from Drefach, Lampeter, was brought into the house on the 17th ult., by David Parry, the relieving officer. She is very troublesome, and is obliged to be kept separated from the other inmates at night.—A letter from Sir. Vaughan Davies, M.P. was read acknow- ledging receipts of the Board's resolution asking him to support Sir Fortesque Flanning's bill in favour of appointing chairmen of Boards of Guardians ex- officio Justices of the Peace. Sir. Davies promised that the matter should receive his best attention. A meeting of the Finance Committee was held after the Board, the Rev. B, C. Jones presiding. Bills amounting in the whole to £ 9 were examined and passed and the same will he presented for payment at the next meeting. SCHOOL BOAIW. The monthly meeting of the Board was held at the Clerk's Office on the 31st ult. Present Rev. Daniel Jones (chairman), Rev. E. Evans (vice-chairman), Rev. R. C. Jones, Slessrs. J. Jones (manciple), J. E. Lloyd (solicitor), and T. Lloyd (clerk). The Clerk's report and return of the attendance for the past two months was read by which it showed the following figures:—Number on register, 371; average attendance, 298'35 per centage, 80'4.—Sliss Maggie J. Evans, of the Emporium, Llanyhyther, was appointed additional teacher in the place of Miss Hughes at the Feterwell Infants' School, and Sliss Haiiiiali Al. Davies, of Slaesygaer House, Llanybyther, was also appointed additional teacher at thePeterwell Girls' School, and to be apprenticed as a pupil teacher for three years.—The tender of Mr. D. H. Evans for supplying stoves to the Peterwell and St. Slary's School was accepted, and the tender of Mr. Evan Evans for repairs at the Girls' School, and erecting a fuel house was also accepted.—The report of Messrs. J. E. Lloyd and John Jones as to the repairs required to the schools was read and adopted. —It was decided that a census of all children within the district under 14 years of age be prepared by the next meeting.—Resolved that the examination of the schools in Bible knowledge be conducted by the Revs. D. Jones (chairman), Evan Evans (vice-chairman), and R. C. Jones.—The Clerk stated that he had, after the last meeting, applied to the Religious Tract Society for a free grant of Bibles to be given as prizes, with the result that the Society had sent him (the clerk) eight Bibles and fifteen Testaments to be awarded to those who are considered by the ex- aminers in Biblical knowledge most deserving. About twenty years ago a fund was established by Sir. F. Peek and the Religious Tract Society from which prizes have been in each year since provided for pupil teachers and :children attending the schools of the School Board for London, who have passed best on examinations in Scriptural knowledge. The prizes consisted of Bibles or Testaments, and in the case of those who may have obtained these in previous examination of certain books helpful in the study of the Scriptures, published by the Religious Tract Society, and approved by the School Board. Mr. is Francis Peek, the originator of the scheme, being so much encouraged by what has been done, and anxious that something of a like nature should be set on foot in connection with other School Boards, has, with the co-operation of the Religious Tract Society, formed a new fund, which will supply about 4,000 Bibles and Testaments each year as prizes to be allotted to the children in the schools of such Boards as may be willing to accept them so far as the income of the fund permits. Each School Board is to make its own arrangements, and follow its own plan, the only conditions attached to the gift being that a syllabus of Biblical instruction should each year be prepared and forwarded to Mr. Peek and the Religious Tract Society, and such an examination held as shall test the quality of the reaching, and ensure that the most deserving pupils obtain the prizes. PETTY SESSIONS. These Sessions were held at the TownHall, on Friday last, before T. H. R. Hughes, Lewis Davies and D. Tivy Jones, Esqrs. (SIayor), HOUSE BREAKING.—Edward Slorris, a boy (aged 15) a native of Brecon was brought up in the custody of P.S. Thomas charged with breaking and entering the dwelling house of Hannah Davies. Brodeifi Chapel House, Lampeter, on the 24th ultimo, and stealing therein 7s. 6d. in money, and one silver brooch, and a watch chain the property of Miss Hannah Davies. Mr. D. 1. Lloyd appeared. for the prosecution, and the following evidence was given.—Hannah Davies sworn, I live at Brondeifi Chapel House, Lampeter. I remember Monday the 24th instant. I left about 10 minutes to 8 in the morning leaving my son David in the house and returned at 7 30 in the evening I found the door locked, and the key in the usual place I noticed nothing out of the way in the house, but found some money missing. When Ileft in the morn- ing there were 7s 6d made up of two sixpenney pieces, four one shilling pieces, and half a crown, and also 30s in gold in another compartment of the purse. On the following day I missed the brooch and a watch chain now produced, and which were in the house on Sunday.—David Davies sworn, I live at Brondeifi Chapel House, and I am a son prosecutrix. I am 12 years of age, on the 24th instant I left home for school at 8 15 a.m. and before doing so I locked the door and put the key on a bench in an adjoining small house and covered it with a bucket. I saw prisoner, his father and others on my way to school that morning near Cwmanne Pot Office.Jane Jones sworn, I reside at Tangraig House near prosecutrix's and 1 am 13 years of age. I saw prisoner about 12 o'clock on the 24th instant sitting on the doorstep of prosecutrix's house. I again saw him about 130 p.m. near the door taking hold of the knob of the front door and he appeared to me to Vie closing it. I am quite certain it was the prisoner and I cannot say that I saw the door open. I was close to him and told him there was no one in the house and lie replied go on you little duffer-" The prisoner then went for his pony which was grazing close by and pro- ceeded to Fountain Inn.—James Slorgan sworn, I am a licensed victualler residing at the Fountain Inn. Lampeter. The accused was at my house on several occasions on the 24th instant, and bought several articles of toys at my shop.—Evan Evans sworn, I am a farm servant at Brongest near prosecutrix's house. I saw the accused on the 24th instant about 3 p.m. He told me he had had his wages from his uncle and he counted the money there. He had 5s 6d and he said lie had spent Is.—Thomas Thomas sworn, I am Police Sergeant stationed at Lampeter. From information received I arrested the accused at Esgerdawe about 9 p.m. on the 24th instant, and charged him with breaking into the house of prosecutrix. His father interfered and said "Don't say a word Teddy," and the accused did not. I searched the accused and found upon him the brooch and watch chain now produced. I then apprehended accused and his father and brought them to Lam- peter.—The accused was thereupon committed for trial at the Michaelmas Cardiganshire Quarter Sessions to be held at Lampeter on the 19th October next and admitted to bail.

LLANILAR. FI AITH HYNOD.—Nidoes un blaenor yn Llanilar, eithr nid oherwydd prinder ymgeiswyr, modd bynag, Haham, ynte ? CI.ADDKDIGAKTH,^—Dydd LIun diweddaf claddwyd Jenkyn Morgan, unig faban, chwe mis oed, Sir. a Sirs, D. Evans, Shoreditch, Llundain, yn mynwent Eglwys liar. Daeth y corff a'r rhieni i lawr mewn cerbyd arbenig foreu Llun o Euston. Cydymdeimlir yn fawr a Sir a Mrs. Evans yn eu galar dwys. NEWYN DWI R.—Yr vdys eisoes yn y golofn hon wedi galw sylw at v cyflenwad bychan 0 ddwfr i'r ■ pentref, gyda'r amcan a'r jhyder y bydd i'r Cyngor Plwyfol symud yn y mater,, ond, amlwg yw fod y corff liwnw yn dioddef oddiwrth effeithiau rhyw gysorion neu drwmgwsg ofnadwy, onide ni fuasai yr aelodau fyth mor esgulus a difater yn nghyleh peth mor bwysig ae anhebgorol i iechyd eu hetholwvr. Ar hyn o bryd (dydd Slawrth) nid oes ond uyferioii bychain yn rhedeg drwy y pistvil—ryw ychydig chwartau yr awr—ac v mae y dei'nynau yn myned yn llai llai o hyd, ac osparlulam ychydig ddyddiau bydd y newyn yn drylwyr a thrwyadi. Yn lie y dyferion hyn, dylasai a gailasai fod rliad penliad i'r pentref. Diameu vdywedir gan mai yswain caredig Bryncastell a estynodd y rhodd werthfawr hon i'r pentrefwyr, nad oes gan y Cynghor ddim "locus 0 standi yn v mater. Baldordd babanaidd Eu dyledswydd rhwymedig hwy ydyw edrych fod cvf- lenwad digonol a phriodol o ddwfr i ddiwallu anghen- ion y pentref. Ond os gwelant yu aingenach, yna cyrciient at y boneddwr, dywedent wrtho eu cwyn, a plle amgen, cynygient ei gynorrhwyo i wellliati neu atal y gwastraff ar y dwfr sydd YIl eymeryd lie rhyw'le yn agosi'r tarcldianf, ac nid o'esos "nac amheu- aeth na wna ei' gydsynio a'u c:v>, a mwv na hyny. t

London Letter. f li [FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.] I London, "Wednesday Afternoon. THE TRANSVAAL DEBATE. 11 Two Welsli members took part in the 1 Trunsvnal debute on Friday night and curiou.sly enough the two spoke on opposite sides. Mr. Bryn Roberts, who has all along been a consistent supporter of Mr. Kruger's I policy, spoke strongly, as was natural, against any interference by the British Government | in the internal policy of the Transvaal. He considered that Mr. Kruger had proposed all the reforms that were necessary, and that the position of the IJitlanders was* no worse f I in the Transviud than it would be -in any .111. other mining country. Mr. Roberts has asked several pertinent questions of late, and it is interesting to note that his ques- tions, which are shrewd and damaging, are t I t!1 as a rule shelved by the responsible persons. Ii MR. ELLIS GRIFFITHS. Mr. Ellis (Jrifliths who rose late at night: II made one ot his scornful, biting speeches. ii What his object was, as a Welsh member, jj in speaking so strongly from the anti- Kruger point of view, it is rather difficult f to say. I have no doubt lie had carefully I weighed the effect his speech would have on the Radicals and Nonconformists of Angle- M sea, and I have no doubt that those of them who hold strong views on the question will give him the benefit of their opinions. I do not think there is any doubt that most Welshmen, and especially those who have closely followed events in South Africa, for the last three or four years are de- cidedly averse, not only to Mr. Chamberlain's policy, but also to the Uitlander case as put in the London papers. In fact Welshmen can easily understand the position of the Boers, for the same thing is going on in South Wales, on a lesser scale of course, but with something more than a I casual resemblance. In the colliery districts of South Wales, there is a large class composed of idlers and tr amps from England and Ireland, forming what is practically the criminal class of the country. A glance at the names of the criminals at the Glamorgan- shire Assizes proves this, for Welsh names, considering the large Welsh population, are remarkable by their absence. Imagine a much smaller Welsh population in South Wales and a much larger proportion of the class we refer to, and you have the Boer position before you. WALES IN PARLIAMENT. As the Sessions go by, the Welsh members appeal' to lose their interest in essentially Welsh topics. It is true that no measure of reform can possibly be carried in the face of the strong Conservative majority, but it is equally true, that the only way to succeed in -getting those reforms in the future is by ventilating our grievances at every possible turn. What has become of the Disestablish- ment Question? Of the Land Question? J There is no apathy among the electors of Wales, so the fault must be with the Welsh members. Fifteen years ago Welshmen, y r, however strongly they might feel on these and kindred questions had no remedies; for they had no representatives in the House who could give adequate voice to the wants of Wiles. Now all that is changed. The Welsh members compare most favourably with the other Liberal members, and some of them are achieving a position in the House. Why then is the voice of Wales not heard more frequently demanding a fair hearing for her just claims. A CARDIGANSHIRE NOVEL. A novel by Miss Florence Warden has just been published which is of considerable interest, to Cardiganshire people. The plot appears to be laid somewhere in the neigh- bourhood of Tregaron, probably at Hen Fynachlog, and the novel, though of little merit, is sufficiently sensational. ttnsuspect- ing tourists are supposed to be murdered at a remote farm house belonging to one John Tregaron, and their remains are thrown into a pit. The brother of a missing tourist discovers the mystery, and while doing so falls in love with the murderer's daughter. It will thus be seen that there is plenty of sensational material. WTales has recently become quite a dumping ground for the writer of fiction, though hitherto we have been spared the kail-yard type. THE CVMRU FYDD SOCIETY. The Cymru Fydd Society seems to have caused a mild sensation by asking to be represented in the National Council of Wales. Of course it would not be fair, and there is no suggestion, that the Society should occupy the position of a County Liberal Association, but there is surely no valid reason why this and other political societies outside Wales should not have some connection with the National Council, which is supposed to represent Welsh political opinion. Any rights given might be safe- guarded and would undoubtedly be jealously i watched, but it is desirable that there should be some kind of connection, however frail, between the Societies. THE CYMMRODORION SOCIETY. I see it stated in one of the Welsh papers f that the Cymmrodorion Society also desires to be connected with the' National Council. This is truly laughable, for the Cymmrodorion Society probably contains a larger percentage of Tories than of Liberals, and it holds politics at arm's distance. To imagine the venerable fathers of the Cymmrodorion discussing the Tithe War find the Dis- establishment Campaign demands as large a tax on the imagination, as to suppose the House of Lords turning itself into a Gorsedd.

ARTHOG. SUDDEN DEATH.-On Sunday the inhabitants of this I district were paralysed with the news that Mrs. (raynor Lewis, the wife of Mr. Richard Lewis, 2, | Friog-terrace, had died suddenly during the previous night. She retired apparently well on Saturday night, but. passed away about 4 o'clock on Sundav I morning in her 31st year. Much sympathy is felt j with her husband and also with her aged mother (who j has been confinod to her bed for 18 years) in their great grief. The funeral took place at Llwyngwril on Tuesday, when the Revs. E. Vaughan Humphreys and J. Edwin Davies, B.A. officiated. OPENING OF THE PAVILION.-On Friday, an enter- tainment was given at the Fairbourne Pavilion, which has been built by Mr. A. M, McDougall. In the afternoon the workmen of the estate, together I with their wives and friends sat to a sumptuous tea which was prepared at the expense of Mr, Me Dougall. At 6 o'clock a concert was held under the presidency of Mr. Mc Dougall, Mr. M. W. Griffith, Mus. Bae. acting as accompanist. The following was the programme ;-Song, The Sailor's Grave," Mr. E. M Evans, Barmouth; chorus, "Soldiers' Chorus," Male Voice Party, Barmouth; song, "0 Thou that tpllpst good Tidings," Mr H. Lewis, Bar- | mnuth address by the Chairman song, Pwy sydd I' eisiau l'apyr Newydd," Mr. W. Edwards, Fairbourne part song, J' Y Bwthyn ar y Bryn," Male Voice Party II bnnio solo. "Park fVoscent Maroli," Mr. J. Keegan, Ü Fairbourne; duet, "Flow Gently Deva" Messrs 11 Humphreys and Ellis M. Evans, Barmouth chorus, I "Comrades song of hope," Male Voice Party; song, I Miss E. E. Griffiths, Friog pianoforte duet. Roval j Mail Gallop," Messrs C. and R- C-otsworth, Fair- j bourne; song, Llam y Cariadau, Mr. E. M. Evans; j part song, "Awn i ben v VVyddfa Fawr," Male Voice j Party; mouth organ solo, "Hen Ffon fy Nain," f Ma:;tei Bobby Jones, Barmouth; song, The Village Blacksmith," Mr. W. Edwards; chorus, On the | Ramparts," Male Voice Party; finale, God save the 3 Queen. Dancing at 8 30 after interval of 15 minutes. DExrH OF AK AGED INHABITANT.—On Thursdav night Mrs. Elizabeth Jones. Hafodtv Bach, (Betti i1 Jones Foty Fach) died suddenly, at the age of 84. She was one of the oldest inhabitants of the district j and was quite a renowned character, and professed to | know more of the antiquities of the district than any- I one else living. On Friday night an inqupst was held ? by the Mr. R, O. Jones, deputy coroner, Festiniog. on !j the body, when a verdict of "death through failure or the ¡{cart" action was r jtun>d.jj

WILLIAM JONES, WHOLESALE GAJIK SALESMAN, FISI PoFLTEREK. ENGLISH AND FOREIGN FRUITERER AND FLORIST, PIER STREET, ALE11YSTWYTH. (Near the Town Clock). Fresh Clotted Cream, Sweet Cream, Cream Cheese, Cambridge Sausages. English and Foreign Frnit. Cut Flowers and Garden Produce Fresh Daily. FAMILIES WAITED UPON. FOR REAL WELSH FLANNEL AND WOOLLEN GOODS GO TO J-. & E. EVANS, GENERAL DRAPERS AND MILLINERS, 40 GREAT D ARK GAT EST R E E TI A BERYSTWYTH. DANIEI, SON, AND MEREDITH, AUCTIONEERS, TENANT-RIGHT, TIMBER, <FC GENERAL AGRICULTURAL & PROPERTY VALUERS. SURVEYORS, ARBITRATORS, AND FIRE-LOSS ASSESSORS. • OFFICES ABERYSTWYTH & TOWYN FOR MUSIC AND MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS -Ul PIANOS, ORGANS, Supplied on the 1, 2, or 3 years system. MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS FOR HIRE. NEW AND POPULAR MUSIC. TUNING AND REPAIRING IN TOWN AND COUNTRY. WHEATLEY & SONS, 46, TERRACE ROAD, ABERYSTWYTH. Established 1851. WILLIAM PROIIIN. RELIANCE HOUSE (sji:r) Meat Market AD r' 15, PIER STREET, Working Watchmaker, Lapidary, and Jeweller. Purchaser of Brilliants, Old Gold and Silver, Modern and Antique Plate. Public Notice. Constitution Hill, Cliff Rail- j way & Pleasure Grounds. TUESDAY. AUGUST 8TH. I, Under the auspices of the A belystwyth Cycling Club PIEROT TROUPE & MR. GILBERT ROGERS BATTLE OF CONFETTI, SWITCH- BACK RAILWAY, DANCING IN THE OPEN AIR, concluding with a gmlld display of FIREWORKS. A.I.C. ORCHESTRAL HAND in attendance. Prices after 5 p.m.—Up Journey, including admission to the Ground, 6d.; Down Journey, 2d.; Ground Entrance. 3d.

SHIPPING NEWS. j Of Local Interest. SS. Foliciana left M.ideira for Tampa July 26th. SS. Glantivy discharging at Cape Verde." SS. Glenvech loading at Philadelphia. SS. Glanhafren arrived at Fernandina July 30th. SS. Berdoswald on pasMigo to Rremen. SS. Isle of Anglesey arrived at Barry 28th July. SS. Isle of Caldy left Porman 30th July for Mary- port. SS. Isle of Ramsey left Barrow 31st July for New- port.

Births, marriages and Deatbs. DEATHS. EVANS.—July 25th, J. D. Evans, organist, Gwernllyn, Dowlais, formerly student at the U.C.W., aged 23 years. JOEs-August, at Glandulais-terrac.e, Lampeter, the- infant son of D. Lewis Jones, weaver, aged 2 weeks. JENKINS,—July 30th, David Jenkins, Blaenwaunganol, Llanwnen, aged 81 years. Interred at Capel-y- Grocs on Thursday. Deeply regretted. RKKSK.—July 12th, 1899, at Ctica, N.Y., Richard Reese, son of Evan and "Lydia Reese, Dinas Mawddwy, aged 31. RKBS.—July 28th, at Llanelly, Gomer Rees, aged 33. Printed and Published by the Proprietor, GKOHOE HKKS, at the \YI-:I.SH GAZKTTE" Printeries, Bridge-street, Aberystwvth, in the County of Cardigan, Thursday, August 3rd, 1899.