Welsh Gazette and West Wales Advertiser

MEMORIAL SERVICES. Last Sunday touching and impressive memorial services to the late Earl of Lisburne were held in Elanaian Church, At three o'clock in the after- noon the sacred edifice was filled by a large congregation. Among those present were the Countess of Lisburne, Miss and Miss Charlotte Probyn, the household servants of Crosswood Park, Mr. Gardiner and family, and many of the tenants and neighbours of the late Earl. The church was draped in black and two vases of choice white flowers stood on the altar. The Vicar, the Rev. W. J. William0, preached an eloquent sermon, the text being taken from Esaiah 40, 7, The flower fadeth." Touching references were made to the many excellent qualities of the late Earl as land- lord, neighbour and benefactor of the poor, and also to his many good works in connection with religion and education in the neighbourhood. Hymlls 399, 400, and 401 (selected by the Countess of Lisburne) were impressively sung by the choir, under the leadership of Mr. J. Jones, and the Dead March" in Saul was played at the close of the service. At six o'clock another service was held in Welsh when the Vicar again preached an im- pressive and appropriate sermon taking for his text those words of the Holy writ which the lanu ntable death of the noble Ea.rl brought vividly to the mind of all, naalelv-11 Beth yw eich einioes cbwi." During the service the well-known grand old Welsh resurrection hymns "Bydd mvrdd o f{:1(lnd''lJ, "0 Fryniau Caersalem," and Yn y dy frcedd mawr a'r tonau" were sung with touch- ing pathos and expression. The lessons were read in Js.iglish by Mr. H. H. Herring, and in Welsh by Mr. G. Price. Miss Parry presided at the organ in ti e Englst), and Mrs Williams in the Welsh service.

MARRIAGE OF MISS ANNIE DAVIES. CAMBRIAN STREET. On Wednesday, at the Welsh Baptist Chapel, Aberystwyth, the marriage was solemnized between Miss Annie Davies, youngest daughter of Mr. Evan Davies, grocer. Cambrian Place, Aberystwyth, and the Rev. W. Oliver Williams, pastor of the English Baptist Chapel, Cefnmawr, Ruabon. The chapel was well filled with friends and well-wishers, who foregathered to witness the interesting event. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. J. A. Morris, D.D., pastor of the chapel. The bride, who was' given away by her father, was handsomely attired in a travelling dress of violet coloured cloth, trimmed with Maltese lace, and pearl passementerir with hat to match. She was attended by Miss Alice Davies, sister, Miss Rebecca Clayton, cousin, and Miss Sally Oliver, niece, as bridesmaids. The two former were dressed in a violet coloured cloth costume with hat to match, and they wore gold chain bracelets, the gifts of the bridegroom; and the latter was dressed in white silk with hat to match, and wore a gold brooch, the gift of the bridegroom. The bridegroom was accompanied by Mr. Ryland Jones, Cefnmawr, and Mr. Llew. Davies. the bride's brother. The former acted as best man. At the conclusion of the ceremony the Wedding March was played on the organ by Miss May Jones. As leaving the chapel the happy pair were greeted with the usual expression of good wishes in the form of volleys of confetti. The rarrino-ps drove to the station through Chalvbeate- street, Cambrian-place, and Union-street, the route being gaily decorated with flags and arches. Mr. and Mrs. Williams left by the 9.35 train for Llandrindod Wells and Brecon for their honeymoon. As the train proceeded out of the station, fog signals in abundance were fired, and all the engines in the station whistled. The Aberystwyth Baptist United Band of Hope, in conjunction with the Welsh Baptist Sunday School, have decided to make a testimonial to the bride in recognition of her valuable services in the temperance cause and sunday school work. The following is a list of presents Bridegroom to Bride, diamond dressing ring; Bride to Bride- grooom, dressing case Mr. Evan Davies (father of bride), cheque; Miss Alice Davies (sister), hand- some tea service; Mr. Llew. Davies (brother), dinner service and tea service Miss James, Cambrian Gardens, Aberystwyth, pair of hangings; Master Willie Jones, Cambrian Place, view of Llanbadarn Church; Master Edwin Jones, Cambrian Place, view of Castle Grounds; Miss Rebecca Clayton, Terrace-road, silver jam dish; Miss Lizzie Clayton, Cambrian Place, pair of ornaments; Mrs. Bonsall, Cambrian Place, white counterpane Miss Jones, Cambrian Place, egg stand and muffin dish; Miss Claudia Leake, Prospect-street, table centre; Miss Louis Jones, Cambrian ^Place, D'Oyleys; Mrs, Jones, Coachbuilders Arms, white counterpane Mrs. E. Jones, Cambrian Place, pair of ornaments pipe racks Mr. Thomas Williams, Wrexham, white counterpane; Messrs. David Jones and Co., Liverpool, silver hot water jug; Mrs. David Morgan, Cambrian Place, handsome fancy table cloth; Miss Jane Pearce, Cambrian Place, bread plate; Miss Griffiths, Ponlllanychaiam, fancy water bottle; Mr. Thomas Thomas, Cwm- symlog, pair of hand-painted vases; Mr. David Clayton, Union-street, flower stand; Mrs. R. Clayton, Llanfihangel, pair of antique jugs Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Oliver, Cambrian Place, bedroom toilet set; Miss Lizzie Morgan, Cambrian Place, ruby jam dish; Mrs. R. J. Ellis, Chalybeate-street, silver dinner cruet; Miss M. E. Morgan. Cambrian Place, toast rack; Mrs, William Jones, Cambrian Place, fancy macrama bags; Miss M. E. Thomas, London, white counterpane; Miss Lizzie Jones, Cambrian place, pink tidy A friend, silver break- fast cruet; Miss Maggie J. Jones, Union street, pair of hand-painted plates Miss Morris, Union-st., silver butter knife Miss Susie Williams, silver jam spoon; Mr. J. L. James, Prospect-street, drawing room lamp Mrs. David J. Lewis, Great Darkgate Street, ornaments; Miss M. A. Roberts, London, teapot; Miss Jeanie Evans, Liverpool, silver butter dish Miss Gwen Jones, Chalybeate- street, butter plate; Miss Griffiths, Aberdovey, view of Aberdovey i; ra(le; Mrs. Simon, Prospect- street, haif dozen cut glass tumblers Mr. and Miss Watkins. Cambrian-place, cutlery; Miss Nina Stockwell, Clifton House, Marine-terrace, damask table cloth; Mrs. Jones, Penparke, teapot stand; a Friend, hearthrug; Mrs. Rowlands, Union-street, Aberystwyth, pair of fancy table covers; Miss Alice Williams, South-road, cakestand; Miss Maggie Williams, c/o Misses Owen, confectioners, salad dish; Misses Williams, Cambrian Gardens, hand painted photo frames Mrs. Evans, Manewch, hand painted tea tray A Friend, hand painted tray, Miss Annie Clayton Llanfihangel, silver sugar basin and cream jug Miss C. J. Davies, Llan- badarn, silver jam spoon Mrs. Richards, Little Darkgate-street, view of Aberystwyth parade the Misses Richards, Little Darkgate-street, hand painted tea tray; Miss C. J. Williams, Portland-road, table cloth; Mrs. Watkins, Pembroke Dock, silver sugar tongs; Mrs. Thomas, Terrace road, damask table cloth Miss Lewis, North Parade, pair of ornaments Miss M. J. Joseph, Cambrian street, pair of bedroom candlesticks; Mr. J. C. Richards, London, silver butter cooler; Mrs. Morgan, Union street, table cloth Mr. and Mrs, D. E. James, Barmouth fancy table cloth and tray cloth: Mrs. Edward Jones, Terrace road, damask table cloth Mrs. Morgan, Pwlly, Llanilar, silver hot water jug; Mrs. Edwards, Whitehall, Llanilar, dinner cruet; Mrs. Thomas Davies, Grays Inn road, pair of towels; Miss Dinah A. Powell, pair of candlesticks Mrs. D. Jones, butcher, pair of linen sheets Mrs. Williams, Blaencarrog, Llan- ilar, half dozen silver spoons and sugar tongs; Mrs. Edwards, Chalybeate street, teapot and stand; Miss Jones, Rhoslowdden, Moriah, tray; Miss Jane Jones, Rhydyfelin, pair of ornaments; Mrs. Edwards, Cambrian place, damask table cloth; Mrs. Davies, Terrace road, silver sugar sifter- Misses Williams, Cambrian Gardens, fruit dish; Mr. and Mrs. Thomas, Cwmsymlog, flower stand; Mr. and Mrs: Isaac Lewis, Cambrian place, silver pickle fork; Mr. Tom Williams, Cambrian place, silver salt cellars; Mrs. James, Talybont, ornaments; Mr. D. F. Ellis, Great Darkgate street, hot water jug; Mrs, Rowlands, Great Darkgate street, pair of brass candlesticks Mr. W. H. Jones, Cambrian place, fancy table cover; Mrs. Jenkins, Cambrian place, pair of bath towels t Mrs. Murphy, pair of ornaments; Mrs. Bowyer, Cambrian Place, cheese stand; Mrs. R. Hughes, Cambrian Place, antique teapot; Mrs. Collins, Chalybeate-street, cream jug and sugar basin; Mrs. Llewelyn J. Morgan, Queen-street, bacon dish; Miss Gweneth Pugh Morgan, pin tray with Castle view; Mrs. Bonnor, jugs; Mrs. Charles Evans, Chalybeale-street, toilets; Miss Evans, Manewch, d'oyleys; Mrs. Jones, Bristol House, Chalybeate-street, tea cosy Mrs. Jones, Cambrian House, damask table cloth Miss A. Lizzie Thomas, Prospect-street, reading lamp Miss Ceridwen Davies, Cambrian Place, crumb tray and brush; Mrs. J. Morris and Miss Pugh, Portland-street, toilet set; Miss Rebecca Watkins, Commercial House, sideboard cover; Mrs. Lewis Jones, Mill street, hot water kettle; Mr. and Mrs. Richards, Railway-terrace, vases: Masters Tom and Jack Richards, Railway-terrace, vases; Miss Bowen, Hotel Cambria, handsome photo frames; Miss E. Jones, Trevor House, ruby glass jug; Airs, Rees, Commercial Hotel, hot water jug; Miss Garbett, Commercial Hotel, tea cosy; Miss Annie Richards, Sherborne Hall, tea cosy Mrs. Roberts, Grays Inn Road, flower vase; Mrs. Campbell, pair of flower vases Miss Annie Campbell, small fancy tumblers; Mrs. Lloyd, Mill-street, set of glass jugs; Miss Thomas, Union-strset. glass jug; Mrs. Hughes, Mill-street, brush and crumb tray; the Misses Jones, Cocoa House, Chalybeate-street, pair of antique candlesticks; a friend, handsome hot water jug; Miss Blodwen Thomas, Coachbuilders Arms. butter plate and butter knife; friends, pair of stuffed birds in glass cases; Miss Polly Morgan, North-road, brass fire-irons; Miss Ellis, Great Darkgate-street, handsome silver teapot; Miss Polly Isaac, Little Darkgate-street, set of vases Mr. Arthur Isaac, Little Darkgate-street, set of ornaments; Mrs. Hughes, Smithfield-road, silver butter knife; Miss James, Gwynfa, Cambrian-place, fancy work basket; Miss Katie Morris, Portland- street, hand painted pictures; Mr. and Mrs. Walters, Railway-terrace, silver sugar tongs; Miss S. A. James, Birkenhead. Liverpool, tea cosy and set of mats a friend, handsome pair of views of Aberystwyth Parade; Miss Mitchell, Chalybeate- street, half-dozen linen handkerchiefs; Mr. and Mrs. Woodcock Owen, Queens-roads, silver biscuit jar Mrs. Evans and Miss Mary Evans, Liverpool House, butter dish and silver knife to match; Mrs. Morgan, Cambrian-street, chenile table cover; Miss Mary Jones, Chelsea, London, set of fancy toilets Mr. D. Ernest Evans, Chester, paintings; Mr. Edward Lloyd, Chester, fancy work basket and lady's companion Mrs. Williams, Gray's Inn-road, half-dozen desert spoons; Mrs. Davies, Union- street, set of fancy mats Mr. T. Oliver, Cambrian- street, jam dish; Mrs. Oliver' bread plate; Mrs. Benbow, Railway-terrace newspaper holder and tidy Miss Jane Jones, Union-street, china teapot; Mrs. James, Coedllys, Llanilar, set of carvers; Messrs R, Davies & Co., Liverpool, silver toast rack; Mrs. T. Morgan, Portland-street, pair of ornaments; Mrs. R. Davies, Portland-street, pair of ornaments; Mrs. Brown, High-street, pair of sheets; Miss Beynon, High-street, damask table cloth; Mrs. Evan Thomas, Prospect-street, after- noon tea table cloth; Mrs. Jones, Chalybeate-street, pair of towels; Miss Jones, Gray's Inn-road, toilet; Mrs. Bird, South-road, pair of towels; Ilrs. Roberts, Prospcct-street, pair of vases; Misses Lewis, Llangawsai, set of jugs Miss Emma Baker, Chalybeate-street, toilets; Miss Mary Morris, Portland-street, silver butter knife; Mrs. J. Humphreys, Cross Foxes, dinner bell; Miss Fanny Bluck, Cross Foxes, dinner bell; Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Lloyd and family, Peckham, London, silver butter knife, jam spoon, pickle fork, and sugar sifter; Mr. and Mrs. David Williams, Dowlais, damask table cloth; Mrs. J. L. Jones, Chalybeate- street, damask table cloth; Mr. W. Williams (father of the bridegroom), Brecon, cheque; Miss Sally Oliver, Cambrian Place, silver sugar spoon Mr. D. Oliver, Cambrian Place, silver jam spoon ;Mrs Williams (mother of bridegroom), blankets and down quilts; Mrs. E. J. Williams, Brecon, silver preserve dish; Mr* G. Clarke, Cefnmawr, umbrella stand; Miss Owen, Acrefair, paper rack; Miss Thomas, Bon Marche, Acrefair. pair of cushions; Miss Phillips, Terrace-road, pair of vases; Miss Lizzie Owen Phillips, Terrace-road, cream jug and basin; Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Jones, and Miss Katie Jones, Pier street, handsome timepiece in case; Mr. J. Lewis Evans, Great Darkgate street, fancy bamboo table; Mr. Rowland Morgan, draper, damask table cloth and half dozen serviettes Mr. and Mrs. Ryland Jones, Cefnmawr, handsome time- piece Mrs, Humphreys, London, pair of bath towels; Mr. aaid Mrs. David Jones, Pittville house, Queen's road, silver butter dish and knife the Misses Leake, Prospect street, pair of embroidered pillow slips; Misses Evans, Great Darkgate street, biscuit jttr; Miss Polly Baker, Chalybeate street, ruby cream jug and basin; Mrs. Robert Ellis, Mill street, pair of vases the Misses Collins, Chalybeate street, mats; Mrs. Joseph, Union street, cake stand and cucumber dish; Miss Amy Lee, Chaly- beate street, pair of vases Mrs. Evans, King street, pincushion; Mrs. Captain Jones, King street, real lace mats Miss M. E. Brown, Union street, coffee pot; Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Lloyd, Borfh, French window ball; Mrs. David Davies, Little Darkgate street, half dozen towels; Mr. Richard Morgan, Union street, cut glass salt cellars; Miss Roberts, Mill street, egg stand; Miss Lizzie M. Lloyd. Borth. fancy tea pot; Mr. James Tomlins, Aber- dovey, boquet of flowers.

MERIONETH COUNTY COUNCIL. A statutory' meeting of the Merioneth County Council was held at Blaenau Festiniog, on Thurs- day, under the presidency of Mr. E. P. Jones, J.P. MAIN ROADS COMMITTEE. The Hon. C. H. Wynn (Rug) read the report of the Main Roads Committee, which recommended— (1) The payment of the sum of E764 9s. 9d. to the District Councils within the County. (2) That the workmen engaged on the steam road roller and the stone crusher be insured in the sum of P-234 at the Law Union and the Crown Insurance Companies. (3) That a sum of £ 1,000 be voted to the County Surveyor for maintenance purposes for the forth- coming quarter. (4) That Councillors D. G. Williams and D. G. Jones, and the Surveyor, be appointed a Committee to enquire into the con- dition of Sarn Road, Penrhvndeudraeth. (5) That the proposal to erect bridges over the rivers Sturnet and Rhiwbach, Llanymawddwy, be post- poned until the next meeting of the Committee. (6) That the request of the Penllyn Rural District Council to repair the Bala and Llanwddyn, and the old turnpike road at IVaen-y-Bala, be refused. (7) That the Surveyor be instructed to present at the next meeting of the Committee the letter he had from the Perthyll and Ddol Councils. (8) That the Council accord a vote of thanks to Mr. C. R. Williams, Dolmelynllyn, for the help he gave to improve the roads between Tynygroes and Llan- elltyd. (9) That immediate steps be taken to have the obstruction placed by Messrs. Solomon Andrews and Son across the main road leading from Arthog to Fa: bourne, removed, and the main road at that point restored to its former condition. All the recommendations were adopted, the latter by two votes on a division. The Surveyor presented his report, which stated that the roads generally were improving. The Finance Committee recommended the payment of the following sums:—Main roads, £ 764 9s. 9d.; wages, &c., E845 16s.; interest on loans, &c., E257 lis. 3d.; police, E788 Os. 9d.; Surveyor's estimate, £1.000; Total, k3655 17s. 9d.

LLANILAR. SALE.—A highly important sale will be held at Pantyddafad, by Messrs. Williams & Evans, auctioneers, on the 28th instant. For further particulars see our advertising columns. MISSION SERVICES.—The Rev. Canon Camber Williams, conducted special services on Saturday evening and Sunday. On Saturday evening, there was an evensong and an address. On Sunday at eight in the morning, there was a celebration of I the holy communion, at eleven, matins and sermon in English, at three in the afternoon, litany with sermon at Rhostie, at six in the evening, there was an evensong with sermon at Llanilar. All the services were well attended, the Sunday evening services especially, the sacred edifice being over- crowded, many having come from the neighbouring parishes. Mr. T. E. Jones, Schoolmaster, presided at the harmonium, and the lessons were read by Mr. Jenkin Jones and Mr. Davies, Gwnnws, student at St. David's College, Lampeter. LIGHT IN DARKNESS.—Ah, yes light, more light would be welcome in many a dark point, but the particular light we crave for at present, is in the shape of a handsome lamp for the village during the coming long winter nights, surely this matter would not be too much for the inhabitants to see to. The cost would be only a trifle for each, if only some one would take to the initiative in this small, but greatly felt want. A good deal of vehicles pass through the village at night, and the roads apart from their sharp turnings are in several places bordering on the "too narrow' to cope with the traffic, The little village is pro- gressive, and is far and ahead in many other things to much bigger places. This new improvement during the winter months would bring the pretty place a good way up-to-date and would fittingly enhance the old motto of the village Cleanliness and Tidiness," which motto, by the way, it is to be hoped will never come to be seriously questioned by anything done or left undone therein proving the contrary.

ABERAYRON. SPECIAL PETTY SESSIONS.—Anne Evans, Crosty, Pennant, Llanbadarn Trefeglwys, applied for a legal separation from her husband, Daniel Evans, on the ground of alleged cruelty. Alr. W. P. Owen, Aberystwyth, represented the complainant, and Mr. D. Pennant James, Aberayron, the defendant. The bench granted the application. PERSONAL.—We regret to learn that Mr. John Williams, 3, Alban-square, is leaving the town for good, he having taken-over extensive bacon curing premises at Aberystwyth. His departure will be a loss to Aberayron, especially to the Peniel Congregational Chapel, where he was a faithful deacon. SEQUEL TO LAST WEEK'S WEDDING.—Mr. Ben Davies, hairdresser, met with a serious accident while taking part in last week's wedding re- joicings, with a gun. He severely injured himself, and at first it was thought the accident was of a serious nature, bnt it has now been discovered that his eyes have been saved, but his face has been badly burnt. PUBLIC LIBRARY.— It will be seen from our advertising columns that the District Council have issued a public notice with reference to the adop- tion of the Public Libraries Act for 'this town. It is to hoped that the movement will be well sup- ported, and that gifts of books will be forthcoming to enable the promoters to have a good nncleus at once. A public library would be an inestimable boon to the town, summer and winter alike, and with good management there is no reason but that it should be made self supporting very soon. Visitors would willingly pay a small fee for the use of books, and presuming that a reading room will be established in connection with the library the entrance fees to that should bring in a revenue to cover a good share of the costs.

ABERDOVEY. SHIPPING.—-The S.S. Lizzie arrived here last Thursday morning with a large deck cargo of timber, and left again on Friday for Conway to discharge the remainder. The Schooner Mervinia arrived in port with ballast. GOLF.—Much rejoicings were evinced last night amongst the golfing gentlemen, when it was known that the Aberdovey Club had won the champion- ship of Wales at Conway. MINISTERIAL.—The Rev. J. D. Jones, the new pastor of Welsh and English C.M. Church, preached morning and evening at the English Chapel on Sunday last, The reverend gentleman delivered a powerful and impressive sermon, ind was atten- tively listened to by a large congregation. Mr. Jones has had worthy predecessors at the place, and strong hopes are entertained that he will worthily follow in their footsteps, and fill the vacant place that the late minister (Rev J. O. Thomas) created. We wish Mr. Jones a hearty welcome amongst us. EMPHATIC PROTEST AGAINST THE PROPOSED HOLEL.-At the West Merioneth Monthly Meeting, representing 61 church and 15,373 adherents, held at Festiniog last Monday, it was unanimously resolved That we most earnestly protest against the decision of the magistrates for the Towyn division to grant a Provisional License to an hotel proposed to be built between Towyn and Aberdovey. This hotel is to be built not for the accommodation of the resident inhabitants, but of casual visitors who come to play Golf in the neighbourhood, and we cannot but deplore the granting of a public- house license for the sake of strangers which will be a constant temptation to drink and detrimental to the morals of the district, and, according to the evidence of the Chief Constable, in opposing the grant, the proposed hotel will be so situated as to be difficult of efficient police supervision. Further- more, we cannot but regard the action of the magistrates in granting this license as most inopportune, at a time when the Licensing Com- mission I'jiarumouslv report that there are already too many public houses. In this the majority and minority reports of the Commission agree. Wre therefore strongly and earnestly appeal to the .Licensing Committee for the County not to confirm the grant of this provisional license.

BARMOUTH. PROPOSED NEW LIBKARY.—The greatest interest is taken in this excellent movement in the town. A meeting of all the members of the Barmouth Library and News Room was held on Tuesday night, Alderman Lewis in the chair, when it was unanimous- j ly decided to amalgamate with the new movement. A general committee, representing every shade of religious and political opinion in the town was elected to carry out the necessary arrangements. r¡ The Cambrian Railways Company have most generously granted a suitable plot of land for the I purpose, while Mrs. Talbot has intinveted her in- tention of heading the list of subscribers with P,300, under certain conditions, all of which arc absolutely necessary. A large number of honorary members were also elected. This meeting ef town repre- sentatives will meet this week, when arrangements will be made to procure the necescf,.vy amount of money to complete the building so that it can be opened entirely free of debt, which is one of Mrs. Talbot's stipulation.

YSBYTTY YSTWYTH. SCHOLASTIC SUCCESS.—Polly Jenkins, a pupil at the Board School, has succeeded in gaining an entrance scholarship to the County School.

PENCADER. FIRE.—Shortly after Friday midnight a portion of the outbuilding at Cwmbychan Farm, Pencader, was discovered to be on fire. The roofs of the carthouse, barn, stables, and sheds attached were destroyed, together with a quantity of corn and hay, and nearly the whole of the farming imple- ments. The loss is estimated at £ 200. The house was saved with much difficulty.

TREGARON. SALES.— Announcements of several important sale by local auctioneers will be found in our advertising columns this week. BETTER LATE THAN NEVER.—Last Sunday the Calvinistic Methodist Chapel decided to have their annual trip to Aberystwyth next Thursday. PARISH COUNCIL. — Last Friday evening the meeting of the above council was held at the Town Hall. Mr. J. Williams, junior, Pontargamddwr, in j the chair. Tenders were opened for the lighting j of the town and care of lamps for the winter months. The tenders had been sent in namely: Thomas Hughes, grocer, W. Gooch, tinman, and David Lewis, junior, fisherman. The last named being the lowest for £ 21 was accepted. It is hoped that the members of the Parish Council will see that the lamps arc carefully taken care of, and properly lighted every evening. As there is plenty of room for improvement upon the way in which they were kept and lighted last winter. ACCIDENT. Last Thursday evening about 9 o'clock as a wagonette from Lampeter was being driven up past the C. M. Chapel the horse suddenly fell into an empty drain which is being cut in the middle of the road leading towards the County School Buildings. Fortunately the wagonette was not over-turned, nor were the driver or the occupants 1in any way injured. The horse was eventually brought out from the pit and escaped with but slight injuries. WEDDING,—At the English Presbyterian Chapel, Cardiff, on the 5th inst., a marriage was solemnised between the Rev. W. D. O. Jones, of New Tredegar, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Jones, Sunny Side, Tregaron, and Dorcas, eldest "daughter of Mr. Win. Birch, Cardiff. The bride, who was given away by her father, was attired in cream trimmed with silk and chiffon, and hat to match, and was at- tended by two bridesmaids, who wore grey trimmed with white silk and ribbon and white hats, also by two little girls who looked very pretty in pale blue dresses, trimmed with white ribbon and lace and white leghorn hats. The bridegroom was supported by his brother, Mr. H. J. Jones, Leicester who acted as the best man, also by Mr. T. W. Birch, the brother of the bride. The ceremony was per- formed by the Rev. H. J. Rees, M.A., after which the bridal party returned to the residence of the of the bride to partake of the breakfast. The happy pair departed amidst the good wishes and congratulations of their many friends for Aberyst- wyth and Tregaron, where the honeymoon will be spent. The presents were numerous and valuable and included among others the following:—Mr. W. Jones, Tregaron, handsome timepiece; Mrs. W, Jones, Tregaron, household linen; Mr. H. J. Jones, Leicester, beautiful brush rack: Mr. E. T. Jones, Colwvn Bay, oak cabinet; Miss S. A. James, Birkenhead, dressing case; Misses James,. Aberystwyth, pair of views Miss Richards, London inkstand; Mrs. Lewis, Cardiff, lamp; Mrs. Shute, Cardiff, cheese dish; Mrs Birch, Stourport, fancy mats; Misses Birch, Stourport, wool antimicassers; Mrs. D. Jones, New Tredegar, kettle; Misses Alford, Cardiff, ornaments; Mrs. Alford, Cardiff, fancy cut glasses; A Friend, afternoon tea set; Mr. W. Birch, Cardiff, silver teapot; Mrs. Lewis, Tregaron, ornaments: Miss Temple, Cardiff, ornaments Mr. T. W. Birch, Cardiff, enamelled ware, etc., etc. BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—TUESDAY. Present—Messrs. D. J. Williams, J.P. (Chairman), David Williams. E. Lloyd, Rees Evans, R. James, D. Lodwick, William Rees, Thomas Dqvie-, J. Owens, Evan Evans, Thomas Edwards, William Jones, Lewis Oliver, Charles Jenkins, R. Jones, H. Herberts, D. Davies, Rev. J. R. Morgan, J. Lloyd (Clerk), Rees Rowlands (Relieving Officer), and M. Morgan (Work- house Master). The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed. STATISTICS. Per Rees Rowlands, ending 10th week of the Michaelmas Quarter, P-20 2s. 6d., corresponding time last year, £ 19 13s. 11th week, £19 18s., the same last year. Number of inmates for the 10th week 27, last year 31. 11th week 27, last year 29. A TREAT. The Master reported that Mrs. Leah Jones, Aber- ayron, a visitor, had presented the inmates with a basket full of buns, which were gratefully received by all. On the proposal of Mr. William Jones, seconded by Mr. E. Lloyd, a vote of thanks was given to Mrs. Leah Jones for her generosity. RELIEVING OFFICER'S REPORT. The relieving officer submitted his report, and said that lie had visited the pauper at Hont as requested at the last meeting, but failed to get her a companion. He had arranged with a neighbour to look after her for a fortnight for 2s 6d a week. She was unwell, and would "lIke to get admittance to the House. Mr. W. Rees said they should consider the matter as to the number of inmates in the house are increasing. He also thought that they should consider the expense, and he proposed that they would contribute 5s. a week. D. J. Williams said that he remembered before the House was in existence when paupers came up to the Board and demanded money to pay for lodgings, but now that they bad a House he should be glad to I see every pauper in the House as they wonld he well cared for and far better ofi. Dr. Morgan stated that the pauper was unfit to be alone owing to her health. She told him that she would be glad to get admittance into the House, and she had some money. Mr. R. Jones also made a similar statement, but he was not sure if she had any money, but he knew that her son at Carmarthen contributed 2s a week.—Dr. Morgan She'll confess that she has some money. Wm. Jones proposed, and D. Davies seconded that the Relieving Officer should give her a ticket for admission into the House.—The Relieving Officer and the Clerk applied for stationery, and their requests were granted.— David Davies proposed, and Rees Evans seconded that the tenders for provision be advertised in the I "WELSH GAZETTE"—Agreed. Cheques were drawn and signed. RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL. Present t Mr. D. Davies, chairman. TREGARON WATER SUPPLY. The Inspector reported that he had visited the Galdre Wells. which is about 1-f¿ miles from Hafodlas. 2 It had enough supply and was surrounded by several other wells. There was no doubt its water water could be brought down in a more direct way than the others. The clerk tested the well under the railings. The guages were 60 quarts per minute, 200 yards be low 120 a minute. Cwm Boy, 56 quarts per minute Galdre Spring, 10 quarts in 5 seconds. It was proposed that the committee should see further to the matter. THF. RFPFLKTS. Mr. Rees Evans called attention to the report of the last meeting in an Aberystwvth paper. lie should like to know where that paper got it from. It seemed a strange and stretched record of what actually took place. PENPOMPREN- BRIDGE. The Surveyor stated that Mr. Joseph Edwards had signed the agreement, and that much of the work would be completed within the next 14 days. GLANYRAFON UCHA. The Chairman read the report of the last meeting with regard to the repairing of the above premises which should be done by Thursday. Mr. Arch, the estate agent, appeared personally and said that materials had already been ordered for Glanyrafon Ucha and Trawscoed. The Chairman What about Penybont which should have been completed a fortnight ago ? Mr. Arch The contract has been given to Mr. Rees Evans and will be soon ea.ried out. Mr. D. J. Williams proposed and Mr. Wm. Jones seconded that they should leave the matter for the present to see how things would be within the next fortnight. ROAD TO YSHYTTY. Mr. Lewis Oliver stated that he had been troubled lately by ratepayers with regard to the above road, which is in a bad condition, and it was quite danger- ous after dark. The Surveyor said that some conversation had taken place between Mr. Oliver and the contractor. The road has been the same for the last 20 years, but he admitted that the road required repairing. Mr. R. Jones stated that the road was in a danger- ous condition, and lie thought that steps should be taken at once to repair it. Mr. Oliver said that lie had been continually troubled, and that steps must be taken at once. The Surveyor said that before lie could do the work he must get the assistance of another man as he had a :length of IO4- miles to look after, and some of his workmen were; ill very often. The Chairman proposed that the Surveyor should take two or three of his workmen to the place to put the road in repair.—Carried.

I [FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.1 ———— London, Wednesday Afternoon THE DREYFUS TRIAL. Last Saturday afternoon Fleet Street was I crowded with people awaiting the latest news from Rennes. Shortly after five o'clock the judgment pronounced by the DREYFUS Court Martial was published in London and it produced universal resentment and astonish- ment. Widespread interest was taken in the trial, and the evening papers sold with extraordinary rapidity. In all quarters the verdict gave a shock to public opinion. In Soho, where the French population is most numerous, the Dreyfusites and the Anti-Dreyfusites came into open conflict, and the police had to intervene. In the evening the feeling of intense disgust found r, z;1 expression again at some of the principal music halls. When the biograph displayed portraits of Generals Mercier, Billot, and Roget there was a volume of hisses, groans and execrations. It is to be feared that Saturday's proceedings will have their effect on the relations between the two countries. THE EARL OF LISBURXE. Natives of Cardiganshire up here were shocked to hear of the sudden death of the Earl of Lisburne last week. Though he seldom came to London and rarely put in an appearance at Welsh gatherings he was well known by repute as so many of our country- men hail from Mid-Cardiganshire, especially from the Pontrhydfendigaid and Swvdd- ffynon districts which are practically owned by the Earl of Lisburne. If a landlord is to be judged by the way he conducts his estate, then the deceased .Earl stood second to none of his ancestors, for under his regime the buildings on the estate; which had been allowed to run to ruin, were com- pletely renovated and in many cases new buildings were erected. Amongst those who had come in contact with him here there is a genuine feeling of loss and the deepest sympathy is felt for the Countess and her little children. THE TRANSVAAL. I notice that Mr. Ellis Jones Critiltlis has been discoursing on the Transvaal Question again, and has spared no pains to let the 0 country know that he approves of Mr. Chamberlain and his ways. It hardly ap- pears to be the right time for a Liberal politician to make bellicose declarations, but Mr. Griffiths may not be bound by any such considerations, His interest in the U it- lander problem is really touching, but -whether his constituents feel the same spirit Stirling them is another question. Cardi- ganshire Liberals appear to hold a different view, for I see that they passed a resolution at their annual meeting in which they con- demned Mr. Chamberlain's policy. REV. THOMAS GRAY. Mr. Ellis Griffiths uses the letter written by the Rev. Thomas Gray, a Calvinistic Methodist preacher, who spent a few months in South Affrica, as a proof of the correct- ness of his attitude. Mr. Gray does not, I believe, understand Dutch, and though I hear that he is a man of very high character, yet he does not appear to have earned a great reputation as a man of keen observa- tion and judgment in his Connexion. What would Welshmen, I wonder, care for the estimate of Wales formed by an English minister who spent two months in Wales and consorted only with the English inhabitants ? REV. ELVET LEWIS. The Rev. Elvet Lewis, who is at present busily engaged upon his biography of Dr. Herber Evans, has returned to London, after spending his holidays "yn yr hen wind. Mr. Lewis, in spite of the fact that he is minister of an English Church, has kept his sympathy with Welsh Literature and religious work as keen as ever. He is very much in request at the Literary Societies of the Welsh Chapels here, and nobody succeeds in drawing better audiences. I hear that he is now going down to Llan- geitho and Festiniog to deliver his lecture on "Diwygwyr y Mynyddoedd." THE WELSH INDUSTRIES. I see from your last week's issue that the Welsh Industries Exhibition has been a great success. We Londoners are con- tinually reminded of the existence of the Association by the sight of the Depot started at Sloane Square. I believe that eventually it ought to turn out a great success, but this class of business requires great patience and tact, and a large supply of capital to draw upon. Greater care might also be taken in small things, such as the inscription on the pottery sold. No Welshman can contemplate with equanimity a jug on which is iiisei-ibed 11 Cyswch yn da for Cysgwch yn dda."

Llanfihangel-y-Creuddyii. I SHOCKING AFFRAY.—At the Aberystwyth Police Court on Tuesday, Evan Evans, landlord of the Farmers' Arms, Llanfihangel y Creuddyn, was charged by Superintendent Phillips with shooting William Morgan Wright on the night of September 2nd, with intent to do him bodily harm. At a previous hearing sufficient evidence was given to grant a remand, and the evidence of Wright was now taken. On the night in question he came down to the village in company with his sister and cousin. They heard a row in the village, and when they got down they found a crowd outside the Farmers' Arms. He went to the post office, at which place he was sleeping, and just as he opened the door he heard a report and felt a stinging sensation in his right arm. He saw a flash of fire in the upstairs window of the Farmers' Arms, but did not see Evans.— 1 Cross-examined by Mr. Hugh Hughes, witness said he did not think Evans tried to shoot him.— Re-examined: He heard no noise of breaking windows.—Dr. Hughes, Llanilar, said the bullet had gone right through the fleshy part, of the arm. The wound was not dangerous, and would leave no after effects. Eliza Morgan Wright, sister of the first witness, con- firmed her brother's story,—Margretta Powell, a married woman, said that Evan Evans was rowing outside the house with some men who wanted to go into his stable, He then went into the house and produced a revolver, then locking the door and leaving his son outside amongst the crowd, he went upstairs, opened the middle window and fired. After the shooting she heard stones thrown.—By the Bench: She could not say if Evans was drunk or sober, neither could she say if Lewis Powell, with whom Evans was rowing, was sober.—Lewis Powell (19) described his visit to the public-house and the refusal of Evans to allow him to enter the stable. He saw the shot fired, and heard Wright cry out that be was shot.—By the Police Three shots were fired. —Cross-examined: He might have had eight glasses of beer that night (laughter). Evans was irritated by the crowd when he went into the house. P. C. Thomas gave evidence of arrest. When charged Evans said that he fire(I in self-defence, and only did so to frighten the crowd. He did not want to hurt any- one. There were marks of stone throwing, and some of the window panes were broken. The Bench committed the accused to the Quarter Sessions. He pleaded not guilty, and reserved his defence. Bail was allowed in two sureties of £ 50 and himself £ 100.

LLANYCHAIARN. Acc 1DKXT—The other day, as Richard James. Tyngwndwn, a lad of sixteen was about to mount a pony, the animal got restive and ran off, dragging the lad along with it. The youth sustained serious injury to his arm, which was broken. He was taken to the Infirmary, where his injury was attended to.

Business Notices. ESTABLISHED 1835. D. 11. JONKS \> SON, LADIES', GENTLEMEN'S & CHILDREN'S BOOT & SHOE 3IAKEE, "J^WDGE JGTREET, ^BERYSTWYTH A large assortment of Children's Boots and Shoes „ „ always in Stock. Sand Boots m Great Variety. Repairs neatly and promptlv"execute<3. AGENT FOR HERCULES NOBILITY AXD THE HOLM-AS* BKAND. Lampeter Hand-sewn Boots always in Stoek. —— J. W. EVANS, DRAPER AND OUTFITTER, 19, GItEAT DARKGATE ST., ABERYSTWYTH. NOTE.—EVERY DESCRIPTION OF READY-MA I)E CLOTHING, ALSO CLOTHING MADE TO MEASURE ON THE SHORTEST NOTICE. n ATS, CAPS, SHIRTS, T IES, FOOTBALL REQUISITES, &C. IIAILUIDRE S SING. BUY YOUR ORNAMENTAL HAIR DIRECT FROM TI-IE MAKER. A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF TRESSES OF HAIR, CYCLIST FRINGES, WIGS,. SCALPS, PARTINGS, FRONTS, HAIR DYES, RESTORERS, and all kinds of TOILET REQUISITES. LADIES' HAIR COMBINGS TASTEFULLY MADE UP. A. JOINSON, J JZ>!ER GTREET, ^BERYSTWYTH RICHARD MORGAN. GENERAL GROCER, CORN & FLOCK MERCHANT, E E A T ARKGATE CTREE T, A BERYSTWYTII. COUGH MIXTURE FOR WINTER COUGH AND BRONCHITIS TRY ROBERT ELLIS'S COUGH MIXTURE AND CHEST TONIC. 10d. and 2s. 3d. per bottle, post free. 2 Public Notice. ROYAL PIER PAVILION. Proprietors Aberystwyth Improvement Co., Ltd. Registered Ofliees 56, Chancery Lane, London. THURSDAY. FRIDAY, AND SATURDAY, September 14th, 15th, and 16th, ALADDIN, (Pantomimical Burlesque Extravanganza). CAST Aladdin Miss LILL1E COLLETON Badroulbadour .Miss E. LYNDALE! Pekoe Miss AMY OWEN Electric BERTRAM MARTINETTI Pearlie Miss MAUD HOWARD Shy Shy Miss EDITH FITZROY Widow Twankey Mr. LYNN-HOWARD Abanazor Mr. GUS WILDE Peekee Mr. F. J. MURPHY Emperor Mr. F. A. WILSON Doors open at 7.30. Overture at 7.45. Commence at 8. Carriages at 10.30. RESERVED SEATS, 2/6 UNRESERVED, 2s„ Is. and 6d. EARLY DOOR TO AVOID THE CRUSH at 7 (6d. extra). Grand SACRED CONCERT NEXT SUNDAY. ARTISTE MISS LILIAN MORGAN, R.A.M. The most nutritious. EPPS'S COCOA Grateful and comforting EPPS'S COCOA For breakfast and supper. EPPS'S COCOA With natural flavour only. SHIPPING NEWS. Of Local Interest. S.S. Birdoswald left the Tyne for Savona, Sept. 6th S.S. Glanhafren arrived at Hamburg, Sept. 8th. S.S. Glenvecli on passage to Newport News. S.S. Feliciana on passage to Stettin. S.S. Glantivy on passage to Rotterdam. S.S. Strathisla discharging at Rotterdam. THE MARKETS, ABERYSTWYTH. —MONDAY. Wheat made 5s to 5s 3d per 65 lbs barley, 3s 6d to 4s Od white oats, 2s 9d to 3s Od black oats, 2s. 6d. to 2s 9d. Eggs, 8s 6d to 9s per 120; Salt butter, lOd to Is. per lb. fresh butter, lid. to 1/1. Fowls were sold at 3s 6dito 4s Od per couple, chickens 3s 6d to 4s Od. Ducks, S 4s 6d to 5s per couple. New Potatoes, 3s 3d to 3s 3d per cwt.

Births, Carriages and Deaths. MARRIAGES. BIRMINGHAM :l\IocHAK.-llth September, at the Roman Catholic Chapel, Aberystwyth, by the Rev. W. H. B. Jones (Priest), in the presence of ther Registrar, Rev. W. Jones, Mr. Edward Birmingham to Miss Catherine Mochan, both of this town. WiLiiAMS—DAVIES.—13th September, at the Bethel Baptist Chapal, Aberystwyth, by the Rev. J. A. Morris (Pastor), in the presence of the Rev. W. Jones, Rev. W. O. Williams, Ruabon, to Miss Annie Davies, Cambrian-street, of this town. DEATHS. JONES.—September 7th, at the Infirmary, Sarah Ann Jones, domestic servant, of Cwmrhondda, South Wales, aged 21 years. HEFs. -September 8th, at Elizabeth Ellen- Rees, aged one month. Printed and Published by the Proprietor, GEORGE HEES, at the WELSH GAZETTE" Printeries, Bridge-street, Aberystwyth. in the County of Cardigan, Thursday, September 14th 1899.