Welsh Gazette and West Wales Advertiser

AT THE CHAPEL. Arriving at the ehapel every niche in the sacred ediice was filled to its utmost capacity, th body of the building being reserved for the chief mourners and the ministers, and representatives of It public bodies, while the gallery was occupied by the general public. A large number, however. failed to gain admittance. As the mourners filed into the chapel Chopin's "Funeral March" was played with solemn effect on the grand organ, the organist being Miss Blodwen Williams. Mr. Edw. Griffith, J.P., chairman of the West Merioneth Monthly Meeting, and one of the deceased's most intimate friends, presided over the gathering. The devotional portion of the service was opened by the singing of the well-known Welsh funeral hymn, 0 fryniau Caersalem," following which the Rev. John Owen read a portion of the 25th chapter of the Gospel by Matthew. A touching and h appropriate prayer was then offered by the Rev. John Williams, B.A. Mr. E. W. Evans, "Goleuad" Office, then an- nounced that. the bereaved family had received scores of letters, which had comforted them greatly in their affliction. He also referred specially to Communications received from the Welsh members of Parliament, Mr. Wynne, Peniarth, (Lord Lieutenant of the County), and the Hon. C. H. Wynn, Rug, all of which are given in another portion of this report. Mr. Edward Griffith* Springfield, who conducted the service, said that 10 months » ago they were at the graveside of the late Mr. T. E. Ellis, M.P., and a remark made by the now deceased Dr. Edward Jones on that occasion was, That dark clouds hover above Meirion to-day." Before the shades of those dark clouds had de- parted, the clouds had come again, and that day they were under the cloud of having lost- Dr. Jones. He was one who always worked wall and faithfully. Forty years ago there was a revival in Wales, and one of the fruits of that revival was the late Dr. Jones. But now they had lost him, and lost him suddenly, and his only hope was that t he prayers offered on behalf of the family, the Church, and of them all, would be answered. Dr. Roger Hughes* Bala, another of the deceased's old friends, next ascended the pulpit. He commenced his address by the appropriate Biblical quotation, Know ye not that there is a prince and a great man fallen this day in Israel," a leader, a man of light and learning ? A man, he added, in touch with every movement to uplift his nation. He was the candle burning and shedding light, every word, every phrase in every meeting being full of fire, coming from the bottom of his heart that boiled with enthusiasm. A strong (cadarn) man —as firm as the oak, strong because his opinions, his convictions had sunk to the depths of his character. He had had several interesting and edifying conversations with him, and never had a conversation with him in which he had not some scheme for the elevation of his fellow-countrymen, He thought and con- sidered for every meeting, so that lie had all the details at his finger's end. He was burning with faithful zeal to his Lord, and indeed, iu all the work in connection with the County Council and the County Governing Body and similar authorities there was a vein of inspiration running through the whole—not earthly, for he lived in a higher world. The news of the death had come as a sudden blow to most of them,butitwas not sudden to the deceased. For the past twelve months Dr. Jones regularly met him at the railway station whenever he passed through Dolgelley, and they generally had conver- sations upon county matters. How could he pass the station again without seeing him ? It would seerr. very strange to him, and also to miss him at every meeting. He remembered one of the last months going to Barmouth, and Dr Jones turned to him and said°" Well, the day of work is drawing rapidly to a close. Even the final parting (ymadawiad) is near, near, very near. But I am quite calm, there is nothing that binds me to this earth now but a little care for others, But as for myself I can look Jorward with quietness." And when he said those V wolds, continued Dr. Hughes, there was a flash on face as of a light from the great spiritual world, which transfigured him. It was not sudden to him. The soul was quite peaceful, and he went even to face Death, the king of all terrors. The ating of death had been pulled out many years ago for him, and he could look with a smiling face upon the great day. To them the occasion was full of darkness, they were in mourning, but to him the resurrection morn had dawned, and now he had gone to reap the fruit of his labours. Mr. O. Slaney Wynne said when he was coming to this sorrowful occasion he did not think he would be asked to anything, and he was very diffident to say any thing for fear he might say a word or use any possible phrase in that sacred place, in that House i of God, and upon that solemn occasion, which might jar in the least degree on the ears of any of those present. But if he failed to say something they might possibly think, and the family of the late Dr. Jones might think that he did not sym- pathise with them, and, therefore, he had better say just a few words to try and add an imperfect a.nd small meed of praise to the memory of a man whom they and whom he respected. He had had a great many occasions during the last 20 years of meeting him, and in many places connected with the public offices of the county, and he would say he .never saw anybody who had a greater grasp of business capacity than the late Dr. Edward Jones. He was associated with him as chairman for three or four years on the Education Committee of the county, and he took a deep interest in education. Also as chairman of Joint Police Committee, and associated with him on many other committees of the county. He always found him active and zealous and energetic- for the public welfare and good, and he must say he would miss him in many ways. He was a man who had the courage of hit .convictions, but in advancing those convictions he .always took care not to tread on the convictions 01 feelings of others. He always showed himself straightforward—a man, and always fronted the convictions of others with kindness and courtesy He won, as they all knew, a place, and a veri prominent place in the county for himself No only in the county, but in the hearts of the people of the county and of Wales. By his energy an< capacity he won that place, and kept it to the end He was a man of great capacity, and could dea with things quickly and energetically, and he wa sure everyone would mourn his loss. He had grea respect for Dr. Jones, and he was sure his los would be deeply felt throughout the county an. Wales generally, and he sympathised deeply wit those who were left to mourn. But they mu xemember that their loss was his gain. His famil had lost a good father, and a kind husband, an the country had lost in him a high-spirited, activi and energetic public servant. But he had gone t the Kingdom of Heaven, and gained the everlastin life, I Mr. O. M. Edwards* M.P♦* | was the next speaker. He said he felt that day that Dr. Hutiles, in the first words he said had I given thought to the deep feeling of the congrega- tion gathered there that day, and to the deep feeling of a large body beyond Merionethshire. They that day were laying the i/iinoo of Merioneth shire in his grave. He thought always of Dr. Edward Jones as an example of a prince and a leader. He had the appearance of a prince, he bad the spirit of a prince he the gallantry of a prince, and he had that perpetual youth which was necessary for a competent leader. He saw him several times standing like a lion with principles as firm as the rock under him. He saw him on other occasions, on the occasions he went more into his friendship, and he felt that his anxiety, his sympathy, were quite as great as his firmness, and he saw that his nature was as tender as that of a little child. There was mourning for him that day in the quiet homes of the Welsh peasants; there was mourning that day in the schools of Merioneth- shire, and lie believed his last intention was the work of writing the history of Dr. Williams' School; there was mourning for him in the Parliament of Great Britain; mourning for him amongst those who fought for temperance and who fought against evil. Yes, lie was a prince, and their mourning was great that he had come to his end. He gave his all to his fellow men, and his God. Let them go from his funeral that day feeling that the highest tribute they could pay to his memory would be to live as he lived, and to leave his grave not with hearts o'erburdened with grief and sorrow, but with a determination to try and serve the cause of truth and our land as he did. Prof. Edward Anwyl, M.A., the next speaker said: Little he thought that he would be speaking there that day on an occasion of that kind. He had thought instead of having the pleasant association of Dr. Edward Jones that day as he had had on several occasions before. But that day the strong man had fallen there was a great rail in their bind. One who was well known to a large circle in England and Wales had fallen, and the whole nation mourned for him, for men like him were scarce. He could say that, the College to which he belonged and the other educational circles with which Dr. Jones was connected, felt the loss as a true loss. Dr. Edward Jones was an exceptional (neillduol) man, of exceptional spirit, of exceptional character, and exceptional strength. Wales was indebted to a man of his nature-a strong,determined, high principled man. His career was a noble one, a successful one. But his career was more than successful, for even his services were a success. His highest idea of success 'vas serving his own fellow-men, and assisting ttu. poor, the young, and the old. But now he had fallen, but his example had not fallen. His ex- ample remained as an incentive to them that day; an incentive to his family, his sons, to work in the way he worked an incentive to the town in which he took so deep an interest, an incentive to his town, his county, and his country. He hoped the day would be a fruitful one, and that the influence of his example would be found upon them all. His (the speaker's) feelings that day brought to his mind the occasion of the opening of the Inter- mediate School at Dolgelley. Then Mr. Tom Ellis, Dr. Jones, and himself walked together in the procession. Mr. Ellis had fallen, Dr. Jones had fallen, and it behoved him to be thankful tha the had been allowed to remain. It showed him that it was his duty to do something and to work as they had worked for their land, their nation, and their God. Mr. W. Parry Jones. Chairman of the Merionethshire County Council said the little he had to say about Dr. Edward Jones was in connection with his work in the county. He loved his work. He had had 20 years association with, and he did not think they would find any one or two in the county that could under- take'his work. But he believed the work would be carried on again. The most prominent feature in his character was his faithfulness, his faithfulness was perpetual. No work he took up was ever allowed to fall for the want of support, and he had Lhe power to guide everything in the direction be wished. He was one of the best characters in the county; he was a son of Merionethshire, he had lived and died in Merionethshire, and Merioneth- shire that day thanked Providence for a character so good and so strong. He hoped again that Provi- dence would raise someone to carry on the work he had left behind. Professor Ellis Edwards, Bala College, said it was very difficult to speak at all on an occasion like that, because he was sure that silence offered itself far more strongly to everyone of them. Perhaps, however, an occasion of this kind had its use. It was not meant for empty praise, it was not meant so much to celebratethe death, as to be a reminder to themselves. They had lost by death a champion, a champion of almost every cause that required human support, and be- cause they had lost him, the great thoughts that arose in their minds was the more they should live, and work in the same noble way he had lived and worked. Who would take up his advocacy ? Should 1hey Le content to live an indolent life when this man in great part wore himself out. He had nothing against differences of station. Those differences were natural and right. But if they asked him and if they asked any man of station, who, after, all was the man whom they admired most, they must answer that it was the man who cared for the poor, and it was the man who took up unpopular causes when lie must. It was a man who, re- specting every station, would fawn upon nobody, but just try to do his duty. Such a man was Dr. Edward Jones. Nobody could say he was ever wronged by him of one half-penny. No one could say lie was grasping. Everybody must say that whether they were rich or poor, whether they were famous or obscure, he helped every man as far as he could. How pathetic his death just now was. He had a house just ready, nearly finished, nearly furnished, and he supposed he was just beginning to feel a longing for a little more rest, which came to everyone. And now he was cut off, not a moment's stay; he was gone. He was not sure but that it was the most glorious death after all. No resting, no seeing the powers ebb, no feeling the wave of progress going beyond him, but when the arm was strong and the blows effective, then to step to better work and—a reward, lie had left the most precious of all things to a noble memory. Alderman Peter Jones of Aberystwyth. was to have spoken as the representative of the University College. He was a great admirer of the late Dr. Edward Jones, and when both were chair- men of the Cardigan and Merioneth County Councils respectively there was a close association between them, and in virtue of their offices had to bear the brunt of many a battle together when those bodies were in their infancy. The remainder of the service will, undoubtedly, be indelibly fixed in the memories of those present, on account of its solemnity and impressiveness. The doctor's favourite hymn, Lead kindly light," was sung to the tune of Sandon." Then followed the solemn requieum, The Dead March in Saul," played on the organ with soul-stirring effect by Mr. M. W. Griffith, Mus. Bac. the whole congrega- tion upstanding. The service concluded with a touching prayer offered by the Rev Samuel Owen.

THE FUNERAL PROCESSION. The funeral procession then reformed, and pro- ceeded to the cemetery, the road on each side being deeply lined with residents from the town and district. Amongst those in the procession j were the following Revs. John Owen, Mold R. R- Morris, M.A., John Williams, B.A., and John Roberts, Dolgelley Hugh Roberts, Rhjrdymain; John Lloyd, rector of Dolgelley; Thos. Lloyd, Festiniog: Samuel Owen, Tanygrisiau E. Vaughan Humphreys, Llwyngwril; J. Gwynoro Davies, Barmouth: John Davies, Bontddu; Gwilym Thomas and E. Jones Edwards, Arthog; Rev. W. M. Griffith, Dyffryn; W. Williams, Bala; O. E. Williams, Pennal; It E. Davies, Dinas Mawddwy O. Davies, Ganllwyd; Rev. Prof. Hugh Williams, M.A., Bala; D. Morgan Jones, Dinas Mawddwy; Peter Jones, Dolgelley; Rev. J. H. Edwards, Newtown (editor of Youwj Wales) and D. Pugh, Festiniog. Prof. E. Anwyl, M.A., and Prof. Ed. Edwards, M A.; Ald. Peter Jones and Mr. D. C. Roberts, Aberystwyth, representing the University College of Wales. Drs. Roger Hughes, Bala; H. J. Lloyd, Bar- mouth R. T. Jones, Harlech Lewis Lloyd, Towyn; J. O. Williams, Barmouth; and D. A. Hughes, Barmouth. Messrs. O. M. Edwards, M.P.; E. Parry Jones, chairman Merionethshire County Council: O. Slancy Wynne, Dolrliyd; William Evans, Edg- baston, Birmingham; Major Scott, Pcnmaen; J. L. Taylor, Penmaenuchaf: T. Chas. Lewis, Bangor; Major Best, Chief Constable of Merioneth; r R. O. Jones, W. P. Evans, and D. Williams, Festi- niog; Edwin Jones, Llandinam; J. Maethlon James, Towyn; Thos. Jones, Brynmelyn Thos. "Rllis ('father of the late Mr. T, E. Ellis, M.P.), Ilis (father of the late Mr T, E. Ellis, M.P.), J. Cynlaa; W. Jones, C.C., Aberdovey R. Jones Griffith, Coedcymmer; Moms Thomas, I Corris: Evan Jones, J, E. Roberts, and D. O. Ellis, I Bala, M. W. Griffiths, Oswald Davies (solicitor), J. I Edwards, W. D. Pugh, R. Williams (postmaster), John Lloyd, Richard Edwards, David Parry, Hugh Roberts, E. W. Evans, Caradog Evans, E.Wynne Williams, 0. D. Roberts, R. Mills, Edward Williams '? (Llew Meirion), Griffith Ellis, David Hughes, Hugh £ Williams, Richard Griffith, R. J. Roberts, David Owen, H. Owen, Cadwaladr Lloyd, W. Jones, W. Hughes, J. E. Jones, R. Richard, D. H. Jones, W. Evans, E. P. Williams, Henry Miles, H. Morris, E. R. Jones, Evan Jones, John Evans, Joseph Roberts, and John Williams, DolgeUey; J. M. Edwards, Barmouth County School; A. Clendon, Dolgelley g County School; E. Edwards, Laurels, Aberystwyth; W. J. Morris, Hugh Evans, John Evans, John Adams, H. Wynne Williams, E. R. Jones, Ellis Wilkin, Robert Jones (N. and S.W. Bank), Richard Richards, and M. Williams, Barmouth; Andreas Roberts, Festiniog W. Rowlands, T. Jones, and E. J. Evans, Towyn; R. Williams, Argoed; J. Edwards, Coedcymmer John Roberts, Henblas John Roberts, Bryncastell; T. Griffiths, Foulkes Jones, and Ellis Williams, Llwyngwril; T. Jarrett, Llandrillo; R. Jones, clerk of the peace, Port-. madoc J. R. Evans, Aberllefeni; W. Roberts and Owen Jones-Evans, Bontddu; William Owen, Carmel: John Williams and Howel Pugh, Llan- fachreth; John Jones, Islaw'rdref; T. Lloyd Pritchard, Penrhyndeudraeth; J. Timothy, Pont- einion; John Williams, Llwyngwril; Cadwaladr Roberts, Ynysfaig; J. Jones, Ty'nybraich; 0. Edwards, Bontddu J. Pugh Jones, Tynyfridd G. Price, Llanfachreth; R. J. Williams, Dyffryn; Foulkes Jones, Corwen; E H. Daniel, Towyn J. Parry, Bala; J. R. Pritchard, PortmadoOv; Evan Jones, Arthog: John Owen, Tynygadair; R. Williams, Harlech; John Lewis, Pantyronen. David Evans, Dinas Mawddwy; J. Ivor Jones,' Ellis Evans, Arthog; Lloyd John, Corwen; T. R. Jones, Pentrefawr; Edward Williams, Chester; William Evans, Capel Bethel; John Edwards, Tyddyn Mawr Hugh Roberts, William R. Lewis, D. Humphreys, and John Roberts, Abergynolwyn; William Williams, Maesffynon; D. Evans, Nant- gwyddel; Owen Jones, Glyn; Evan Edwards, Bethania W. Williams, surveyor, Dolgelley J. W. Roberts, Bala; W. Pugh, Llanelltyd; D. W. Davies and Ellis Owen, Carnarvon J. H. Trevor Owen, M.A., Carnarvon; H. Pugh, Bank, Dolgelley; C. Roberts, M. Morgans, Bontddu; T. Jones, County School, Towyn E- J. Evans, Inspector of Weights and Measures; Michael Roberts, Aber- llefenni, George Rees, Welsh Gazette, Aberystwyth. The members of the different friendly societies of the town, of which Dr. Jones was the medical officer, also joined in the procession, and included Hen Glwb y Plas, Oddfellows, Druids, and Rechabites, all wearing their regalia, and in many instances carrying black bannerettes. The bearers were as iottows:—Messrs. Richard Owen, Minafon; William Jones, blacksmith; Richard Edwards, joiner; Robert Lloyd, blacksmith David Williams, mason; Evan Roberts, mason; David Williams, Ysgubor Farm: Lewis James Lewis, 2, Cambrian-terrace; John Evans, grocer, Queen's-square; Griffith Owen, Bridge-street; Humphrey Williams, joiner; William Griffith, Tyddynmawr, Trawsfynydd; Edward E. Jones, Bethel House; Griffith Ellis Williams, Wnion-square Edward Evans, Caerffynon Cottage; Hugh Williams, joiner; Richard Griffith, Wern- gawr; Robert Davies, confectioner Thomas Evans, Garthybleuddyn Edward Roberts, Penybank; and Richard Roberts, Chapel House. The cemetery, the land for which was secured mainly through the instrumentality of Dr. Jones, presented a bleak appearance in the cold and sun- less winter's day. The grave, excavated in a spot expressly chosen by the deceased, was moss-lined. The coffin was a plain oak one, with brass mount- ings, and bore the following inscription:— Edward Jones, M.D. Ganwyd Ionawr 21ed., 1834. Bu Farw Chwefror 5ed., 1900. The service at the graveside was conducted by the Rev. R. Morris, M.A., the last rites presenting a mournful and pathetic spectacle. Then the strains of the grand old Welsh resurrection hymn, Bydd myrdd o ryfeddodau," filled the air, being sung with that fervour and emotion characteristic of the Welsh people. The Rev. R. Morris having pronounced the benediction, the vast assemblage, after one last look into the grave, slowly dispersed, and Nature, the while covered the earth with apall of snow. Dr. Edward had a princely funeral, and it åwas evident on all hands that his manifold activities and good works were appreciated by the public, and although the beloved leader is now no more, not a few found consolation in the fact that his many good deeds will ever remain an abiding monument; for, as the poet sings :— Y mae'r byd yn fwy na'r beddrod, Dyn yn fwy na'i oes Ni cha gwaith y gweithiwr ddarfod Gyda'i loes. We may add that the entire funeral arrange- ments on behalf of the family had been entrusted to Mr. E. W. Evans, Goleuad Office, who performed his duties thoroughly and well. Superintendent Jones and a special posse of police also rendered invaluable service in carrying out the arrange- ments and in directing the cortege from the house to the chapel, and from the chapel to the cemetery. and otherwise regulating the increased traffic. Mr. Edward Williams (Llew Meirion) was also assiduous in many useful directions.

MESSAGES OF SYMPATHY. During the week, the family had been inundated with letters and telegrams of sympathy from all parts of the country, all testifying to the great respect in which deceased was held, and lamenting the incalculable loss sustained by Merionethshire and Wales in general. Amongst those received the following extracts taken therefrom will be of general interest:— Mr. W. R. M. Wynne, Lord-Lieutenant of the county, wrote—I regret that owing to the illness of Mrs. Wynne, I cannot possibly attend Dr Jones' funeral. Otherwise I should have been among the first to pay every respect to his memory. Sir Henry Robertson—Dr. Jones was one of my father's strongest supporters, and I know it was a great grief to my father when he could not agree withihini over that unfortunate Home Rule Bill. However, they never let their politics upset their private friendship, and, have now alas, both joined the great majority. The Hon. C. H. Wynn, Rug, Corwen, wrote- I shall miss him very much, both in public and as a personal friend, and his death will cause a great gap not easily filled. I certainly thought we should often meet again. When we met last at Dr. Williams' School on Wednesday week he seemed then better than I had seen him for some time, and as full of energy and conscientious attention to business as usual. Mr, Mortimer Green, registrar of the University College, Aberystwyth, wrote on behalf of the Council of the College, stating that owing to another engagement, Principal T. F. Roberts, would be unable to attend the funeral, while Alderman C. M. Williams (mayor of Aberystwyth), would also be unable to be present to represent the College owing to illness. Mr. Osmond Williams, J.P., Deudraeth Castle— The blow is indeed great and terrible, and the loss to our party incalulable. Poor, dear old friend. I really teel it very much. Dr. Roger Hughes, Bala—I shall miss him very much indeed for many years we were bound together in the closest friendship. We never had a word of difference during the long period we worked together in County affairs. He was quite prepared to answer the call from above to join the majority. It will be a great loss* to the country, but what must it be to the family ? The Rev. John Williams, writing on behalf of the lembers of Salem Chapel, Dolgelley, said. We ympathise with you, and we feel that the whole own and county has had the greatest loss which it ould have. Wlook back with the greatest appreciation on hislbrilliant career, and thank God or giving him to us, and for sustaining him to be )f such invaluable service to his generation and lation. To look back upon his energy and great ifforts on behalf of everything that tended to ilevate his fellow countrymen in education, norality, and religion, will be an inspiration to nany to follow his noble example. Mr. Hadyn Jones, Towyn: The whole of Wales las suffered an incalculable loss. I myself have ost one in whom I had absolute confidence, and whenever I had difficulties to face I turned to him :or counsel, which I always found safe. Principal T. F. Roberts, Aberystwyth: I share in the universal feeling that the death of Dr. Edward Jones is a great public loss. M R. E. L. Richard, Caerynwch, high sheriff of Merionethshire: Ever since I have been old enough to take part in public matters Dr. Jones has always been a prominent figure. Though we differed on many questions, there never was the slightest ill- feeling between us. His loss will be greatly felt throughout the town and neighbourhood. Mrs. Ellis, widow of the late Mr, T. E. Ellis, M.P. Since my great trouble I have always thought of the meeting of the dear ones, and how Mr. Ellis has welcomed. one of his greatest friends home. And as he once told me of Dr. Jones he is the best friend I have in Merionethshire, and I can only express my gratitude to him." Mr. D. Lloyd George, M.P:—There was nc man in Wales for whom I had a greater regard, and I may also add, admiration. His earnestness and sincerity of character and conviction, the integrity of his motives, the firmness with which he adhered to his principles through good and evil lvpeii, and the eloquence with which he advocated them, and these and many more exalted qualities which made him such a power for good, won the un- affected esteem of all his countrymen. Thomas Ellis, Thomas Gee, and now Mr. Edwar i >nes— what a succession of blows for Welsh L;, We shall be long before we can hope to make up- for these dire losses, and there never was a time when we stood in greater need of their enlightened and upright guidance. Dr. Isambard Owen-Deeply grieved to learn news of Dr. Jones' death. Heavy loss to Wales and to education. Sincerest sympathy to all the family. Mr Samuel Pope, Q.C., London-It is impossible for me to attend the funeral, but I hope you will convey my sympathy to his family. We Gan ill spare so constant and judicious a friend. The Welsh Members of Parliament-On behalf of the Welsh Liberal Members of Parliament, Mr Herbert Roberts, the Whip of the Party, tele- graphed-" Have heard with deepest regret of Dr Edward Jones' death, and desire me to convey sincere sympathy." Letters of sympathy had also been received from the Barmouth Liberal Association, and the Local Governing Body of the Festiniog County School. The remaining expressions of sympathy had been received from the followingMessrs. Humphreys Owen, M.P.; 0. M. Edwards, M.P.; Howell Williams, London; William Evans, Bir- mingham Mrs Wynne, Dolrhyd; Rev. E. Hughes, rector of Barmouth Professor E. Anwyl and Pro- fessor Angus, University College, Aberystwyth; Mrs. Burton, Bala; Jones Lloyd and Mrs. Lloyd, Liverpool; Dr. Jones, Harlechl; D. C. Roberts, Aberystwyth; Rector of Dolgelley; Josiah E. Jones, sub-country manager N. & S. W. Bank; Dr. John Roberts; T. P. Jones-Parry, Dolgelley; Robert Jones, clerk to the County Council; Miss Thomas, Dr. Williams' School; T. Charles Lewis, Bangor; W. P. Evans, Blaenau Festiniog; John Parry, Bala W. R. Davies, Dolgelley Dr. Jones, Corris; Dr. Evans, Festiniog 0. iii. Wynne; Mrs. J. Furlong; E.O.Roberts, Llanfachreth; J Chidlaw, Roberts, Towyn; Rev. David Jones, Garreg Ddu Mrs Margaret Pugh, Bangor; Mrs Swift Jones, Dolgelley; W. Davies, Corwen; John C. Hughes. Dolgelley; J. H. Davies, Cwrtmawr; E. Parry, y I Jones, chairman of the Merioneth County Council; L. J. Davies, Llanuwchllyn Chas. Williams, Hengwm; Mrs Holland, Caerdeon; Robert Jones, North & South Wales Bank, Barmouth; John Richards, Dolgelley Rev. I. J. Willliams, Lland- derfel; Rev. D. C. Edwards, M.A., Hafodybryn; Tbeo. Edmunds, Bodowen Dr. Roberts, Festiniog; Mr and Mrs Rowe, Ship Hotel, Dolgelley J. Parry Jones, Festiniog Dr. Robert Jones, and Mrs Jones, Liverpool; W. Davies, Caerblaidd Mrs Wilkin, Glanymawddach; Mrs Pugh, Helygog T. Williams, Gorton; Rev. E. Wnion Evans, Derwenlas; E. M. Ll. Roberts, .Rhyl; C. Edwards, West Kirkby; Robert Richards, Corwen; E. Pritchard, Birming- ham W. R. Hall, Aberystwyth; J. A. Williams, Barmouth; Mrs Lockwood, Bontddu Lloyd John, solicitor, Corwen; E. O. Partridge, Farch Ynys; Rev. H. Barrow Williams, Llandudno; Alderman E. H.Jonathan,and Alderman A. Roberts, Festiniog; D. W. Davies, Carnarvon D. G. Jones, Rhiw; R. E. Grant, Fairbourne; Mrs Ryan, Dolgelley; R. R. Roberts, Bangor; J. Edwards, Coedcymmer Henry Tattersall, Manchester; Air. and Mrs. A Clendon, Dolgelley; Mrs. 0. D. Roberts, Clogwyn; Oswald Davies, Dolgelley; J. E. Fox, barrister; Mrs. Francis Evans Mrs. Cassell, Brookside, Llan- fyllin; J. Hughes Jones, Aberdovey Mr. Pyemont, St. John's Chuich, Barmouth Rev. J, LI. Richards, Festiniog Messrs Davies and Evans, Bala Major and Mrs. G. F. Scott, Penmaenuchaf; Miss Johnson, Chester; Miss Williams, Argoed; Mrs. Jones, Queen's-road, Dolgelley; Mrs. J. M. Owen, Car- narvon C. Evans, Dolgelley Humberstone and David Rees, Dolgelley County School Williams, Islaw'rdref; Rev. John Pritchard, Birmingham; Mrs. D. J. Williams, London; Ebenezer Thomas, Rock Ferry; W. Williams, Liverpool; Miss Nellie Roberts, Clogwyn T. Rendle Jones, T. Ellis Jones, and J. W. Ellis, Manchester; T. H. Hughes, Lon- don Rev. T. T. L. Morgan, Chertsey; Mrs. Cleaver. Fronaran; Rev. R. R. Williams, M.A., Glasgow; Plenydd Rev. J. T. Pritchard, Pwllheli; Hugh Lloyd Jones, Bangor; Rev. E. Hampden- Cook, M.A., Dolgelley Dr. J. E. Jones, Brynffynon Miss Thomas, Penmachno; Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Brown, Dolgelley; John Bevan, Dolgelley; Rev. J. Hugh Edwards, Dolgelley; Robert Thomas, Pen- machno Rev. John Owen, Mold; Mrs. Pugh, Bar- mouth; Ellis Idris, Corris; Wm. Rowlands,Towyn; Pritchard, Portmadoc Williams, Abercarn J. C. Evans, Bala County School; Rev. T. R. Jones, Talsarnau; Mrs. Richard, Glanaber; J. R. Jones, Plasdeon, Llanuwchllyn; Lewis Lloyd, Alfrick, Worcester; C. E. Breeze, Portmadoc; Rev. E. J. Williams, Ruthin; Dr. Carter, Liverpool; Meyrick Roberts, Towyn; Rev J. H. Marshall, M.A., Prest- wich; Gwilym Parry, Denbigh; Dauncey Mac- donald, Manchester; Miss Owen, Llandderfel; Dr. and Miss Williams, Bangor; Mrs. Frank Edwards, London; Rev. Peter H. Lewis, Pencader; Dr. Roger Edwards, Colwyn Bay Rev. Hugh Roberts, Holywell; Mf. and Mrs. Jones, Pentremawr. Dyffryn; Mrs. Ellen Roberts, Crug, Carnarvon; Rev. and Mrs. Richard Hughes, Bournemouth; Mrs. Edwards, Penygeilen; Rev. Peter Price, Liverpool; Rev. D. Evans, Glynderwen.

MEMORIAL SERVICE. On Friday evening, a Memorial service was held at the Presbyterian Church, Dolgelley, the pastor (Rev. Richard Morris, M.A.), conducted the introductory part, and the sermon was preached by the Rev. John Owen, Mold, an intimate friend of the late Dr. Edward Jones. Mr. Owen, took as his text, Ecclesiastes ix, 10, Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave whither thou goest." He remarked that an atmosphere of gloom seems to pervade the book of Ecclesiastes. In reading it we seem to pass through deep valleys upon which a thick gloom has fallen; and yet there is a vital difference between the spirit of Ecclesiastes, and the pessimism which is fashionable, in certain circles in these days. The preacher believed in God, and in human responsibility, Moral effort is not benumbed and paralysed by the sad meditations of the writer upon the vanity of human life. At the close of the book we read. Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter Fear God, and keep his command- ments for this is the whole duty of man." It is well however—and such an event as has called us together, invites us-to direct our thoughts to the shortness of life, and the certainty of death, not that we should give way to selfish and unfruitful sentiment, but in order that we may bestir our- selves to strenuous efforts-to do that which our hands findeth with all our might. Our opportuni- ties soon pass away. Let us, therefore, in meditating upon the life work of him whom we mourn, work while it is day, for the night cometh when no man can work." I believe that we may say, without exaggera- tion, that the words read as a text have been illustrated in a high degree in the life of Dr. Jones, and allow me very briefly to point out to you some features in his character which emphasize the words to us who knew him. There is room in life for more than one type or ideal. There are diversities of gifts," differences of administra- tions," diversities of operations as the Apostle tells us. Yea, in the same age, and within the same sphere we require these diversities of types, and especially do different times call for different types of activity and use- fulness. The old type of character or ideal in Wales of which it behoves us to regard with reverence confined it almost entirely to the religious sphere. The little Bethels of our land became the home and centre of their activity. All honour to the Sunday School teachers and deacons of the past; they "served their own generation according to the will of God." Wales is better and richer to-day for what they have done, and we owe much of what is best in our national life under changed conditions to what our fathers have done. During the last thirty or forty years, however, a great change has come over our land. The Non- conformists of Wales have been called upon to take their full share in the political and civil life of the country. Not only have they obtained a voice in the selection of representatives in Parliament—to whom is entrusted the making of the laws-but the administration of county and local affairs has been delegated to the people themselves, of whom the majority -are Noncon- formists. Thus new spheres of usefulness have opened out before the eyes of the present generation. There was a call for new types, and new ideals have been set up. Dr. Edward Jones was one of the most typical of this new class. The more we think of what he did in calling upon his fellow-citizens in Merionethshire to exercise their political life; and the foremost part that he took in county and local administration, the more we admire his courage and devotion. When we remember his strenuous efforts even when a young practitioner, with a growing family, to secure that the education of the children should be managed by the rate- payers the prominent part which he took in the establishment of Dr. Williams' School, which has done so much for the education of women in North and Mid-Wales, how loyally he devoted time and energy to the fostering of this Institution,, which, if I am not mistaken, bad the warmest corner in his heart; and when we remember his labours in connection with the intermediate schools, and his activity in this was not confined to bis native town and county, but he was regarded as one of the most capable labourers in the advancement of every good cause throughout the Principality. When we remember all these things we naturallly ask What were the qualities which enabled him to do such a good days work in his day and generation ? He had distinct qualities of mind. He had a quick and keen intellect. He thought upon all questions which he was called t, upon to solve. He was not an echo of what other men thought. He had an independent mind, even in political matters. He was not a slave to his newspapers. We felt that he had the capacity, and energy of thought sufficient to form an opinion upon public questions, and this will partly account for that element of strength which was his chief characteristic as a public man—He was endowed with more than ordinary strength of will-force of character. It is difficult for us to realize the difficulties which he had to contend against at first. His valiant labours has cleared the way for those who are now putting on their armour. He was undoubtedly a fighter. He had all the qualities of a fighter, and though he may have been betrayed to utter words, or be carried away by the heat of the moment, I do not think we need apologise for his attitude generally. Had he lacked these strong qualities of mind, will, and temper, he would not have accomplished all the work he has done, nor would we have so much cause to mourn his loss, as we all feel we have to-day. Not only was he strong in battle, but he possessed a tenacity of purpose which is perhaps somewhat rare, amongst us, Welshman. There a ve some men who are power- I ful, intermittently, of volcanic or eruptive nafn-e* who soon become exiinct and cold But it said of Dr. Edward Junes thar he stuck to his A, -■ the last—"from early morn to dewy eve." There a remarkable unity of purpose and principle running through his 40 years of public life. It is one whole. When starting out as practitioner, he did not consult his own advantage, he did not suit his public action to his own private advancement and in this he not only acted rightly, but wisely also. Had lie confined his keen powers to his own selfish ends he might.hate died A man; and possibly you might have the "outwi^d pomp and trappings of woe at his funeral, but the heart of his fellow-countrymen would not 1. ve gone out to him. His name would not have L, cherished in the homesteads and cottages of Mer- ionethshire, and in other parts of Wales. Nor would he have left such a noble and inspi-'ng example to his children and to the young penile of Wales who are now trained in the Schools and Colleges which he helped to build. To have taken and persisted in the cause he did proves him to have been oneof ourstrongest public men. Another aspect of his moral strength was his strenuousness. lie undoubtedly liked public life. He found delight in the exercise of those qualities with which be had been endowed-but allow me to empbisize fact, that he loved the work which qualified him for every public position and be filled many. lie not only enjoyed the honours which were bestowed upon him, but he also gladly qualified himself lul these posts by honest and thorough work. There is no aspect of his character which deserves our attention more than this. He did not rely upon strong natural capacities, his quickness of mind. and eloquence of tongue, but he prepared himself by thorough and honest work for his public duties. I have spoken of his strength, but surely you. his old friends, will agree with me that no delineation of his character would be complete if we did not touch upon the tenderness of his nature. He was a loyal-hearted and steadfast friend, and he bad a deep well of sympathy with the poor and the suffering. Those who only met him in public life will think of the strong and resolute man, whu was a real force and a driving power in our midst, but those who had the opportunities of knowing him in his home, and in the intimate relations of life, will think of his genuine and unfailing kindness an 1 tenderness. He was not one of those who are said to be monotonously strong." What was the deepest element in his character? I am sure you who knew him best, and who worshipped with him in this place, will agree with me when I say It was the religious element in his character. This was the power that controlled and subdued his strong nature, under which it was felt that he mellowed rapidly during these latter years. He had been brought up in a religious home. He always spoke with deep reverence of the old people at Salem. His heart had clearly been touched by the fire from the altar. It was this that preserved him from being spoilt by success and prosperity. He retained throughout life his early convictions. He was loyal to the ideals of his youth, and to his early associations. He did not divest himself of his "Nonconformist conscience" when placed on the magisterial bench; how loyal he was to the cause of Temperance, and how ably he advocated its principles in public and in private. His love for justice and temperance and every good cause was nourished and strengthened by his religious feelings. It was this that nerved him to make many a frontal attack upon wrongs and abuses, and caused him never to swerve or turn back- having put his hand to the plough h never looked back. And though his intellect had felt the pressure of the scientific spirit of the age, and many questions and problems arose before his mind to which be may not have found a solution, yet his heart was rooted and grounded in the love of Christ, and he looked forward to death (as we "beard to-day from one of his friends) without fear.-yea. with hope-for his faith was anchored beyond the veil. And though you feel his loss here, in tnis church, in the town, and the county, yet let us bear in mind the many causes of thankfulness that are left to us. He died in harness, with his natural force unabated. He will live here-his life will remain a living force and inspiration to those that are to come after. The rev. gentleman concluded his sermon with an earnest appeal to the young men to qualify themselves for a life of usefulness; and to all tu consecrate themselves anew to a life of service.

THE SUNDAY SERVICE. On Sunday the 11th inst., at 6 p.m., a service in memory of Dr. Jones was held at the English Presbyterian Chapel, Dolgelley, where the deceased had worshipped for the last twenty years of his life. There was a full attendance, as, in addition to the ordinary members of the congregation, several of the townspeople had assembled to show their respect for their distinguished neighbour. OT the relatives of the deeeased there were preseni Dr. John Jones, Dr. Hugh Jones, Mr. W. Harvey- Jones, Mr. R. Guthrie Jones, and Mr. Osborne Jones (sons), and Mr. J. Meyrick Jones, J h (brother-in-law). The service was conducted by the Rev. R Morris, M.A., minister of the church, who took for his text Ps. xxxvii. 37. In the course of the sermon, he said:—" If to-night I dwell somewhat largely upon the connec- tion of Dr. Jones with our work here, let it not be supposed for a moment that I am indifferent to the numerous other interests which have been affected by his removal. On the contrary, I cannot but feel proud that it has fallen to my lot to be intimately associated, even for the short period of two and a half years with so un- compromising an advocate of freedom, so irdent a lover of education and so mighty a champion of temperance. But the point. 1 wish paiticularly to emphasize is that we here. who went with him to the House of God week after week admire his character not less sincerely, and cherish his memory not less tenderly than others do who knew him only in the more public aspect of his many-sided career. There has been many a public functionary, even many a public benefactor, whose domestic habits and reputation will not stand the test of a close scrutiny. But the virtues of Dr. Jones shone forth with greater lustre in the home circles than anywhere else. Others might witnesss the words of wisdom which so invariably fell from him, and the deeds- of benevolence which he so constantly performed; but we know that those words and those deeds had their root in the per- sonal communion of his heart with God. We knew that he sat often at the feet of the Saviour, whom having not seen, he loved, and whom he now beholds face to face. How near this little church of ours was to his heart, God alone fully knows. Truly it may be said of Dr. Jones that he took pleasure in the stones of Zion, and favoured the dust thereof. Nothing can be further from the truth than the conception of our departed com- rade as a mere ornamental figurehead attached to this little place. On the contrary, he was in the strictest sense of the term a labourer in the vine- yard. He not only superintended our work, he threw himself heart and soul into the work,and he might even have said with Paul, I laboured more abundantly than they all." He was a most liberal contributor to our resources, for he gave us him- selfj and in giving himself he gave freely and un- grudgingly everything he possessed, his time, his money, his abilites, and his knowledge. We shall miss him sorely at our church meetings. It was his custom at these meetings to ask the questions on the sermons on the previous Sunday; and on these occasions he showed, not only how completely he himself had studied and remembered those particular sermons, but also how thoroughly he had furnished his mind with _the results of a care- ful and persevering study of the Bible and of the- ology. For a layman, whose time was almost alto- gether otherwise occupied, partly by the most exacting of all the professions, and partly by public work of various descriptions, his acquaintance with speculative religious. tbou.L,,ht was remarkable in- tleeeL Now that we have lost him, our sentiments find their natural expression in the words of Tennyson. good grey head which all men knew, 0 voice from which their omens all men drew, o iron nerve to true occcaion true, 0 fall'n at length that tower of strength Which stood four-square to all the winds that blew! Let us return thanks to the Giver of all, who for many years has allowed his people in this place to possess so valuable a leader, and with whom it rests to confer similar blessings upon upon us in the future." The scripture lessons read were Joshua I 1-9 and Hebrew xiii 5-18. In the course of the service the song Thou'rt passing hence, my brother was finely rendered by Mr. Meiron Davies. At the beginning Chopin's Funeral March was played by Miss Blodwen Williams, the organist of the church land at the close the Dead March in Saul was played, the congregation standing.

LLANILAR. OBITUARY.—Miss Jane Davies, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Davies, butcher, Pentrellyn, died last Monday after a long and lingering illness, in her 25th year of age. Unusal sympathy is felt for the bereaved parents and family, as with the death of their daughter these unfortunate parents have lost four of their grown-up children within the last five years. The funeral will take place at Llanilar on Saturday. MAGIC LANTERN.Another entertainment was held here by the Headmaster last Friday evening, and was largely attended, owing to the views of South Africa this time being more interesting- having more to do with the present war. Madame Jones also gave all a treat in the rendering of that beautiful song, Father, tell me where is Mother." It was sung most touchingly, and soon created that deep longing for an answer—for a glimmer in the dark,

BALA. I i v OIWNTEERINC* FOR THE FRONT.— As reported in a previous issue Henry H. Nightingale, Bala. offered himself, and has been accepted into the Denbighshire Contigent of the Imperial Yeomanrv. He paid a visit home irom Wrexham on the 27th "lid his departure next day was witnessed I by a large number of persons, who wished him God speed and a safe return. Last week the public manifested their appreciation oi his loyal spirit in presenting him with over 30s in cash, a bible, three pounds of tobacco, a quantity of cigars and cigarettes, a pouch and several pipes, rs well as a nicely knitted nightcap. We understand that the contingent sails for South Africa on Thursday. THEOLOGICAL COLLEGE NOTES. — On Friday at the usual meeting of the College Literary and Debating Society, a very interesting debate "Jok piace on the subject Is arbitration practicable ?" The affirmative side was taken by Air. John Ellis Jones and the negative by Mr. Phillip Willi, .ns. The subsequent voting resulted in a majority for the aflirniative.- The weekly meeting of the Students' Missionary Union was held on Monday evening, when a well prepared speech was given by h. W. F. Phillips on the 4th and 5th Chapters of the Test Book dealing with the Jewish popula- tion in different counties together with a review upon their religious creeds and ceremonies. This week the annual week of prayer as enjoined by the Theological Union is held by the students of both college and school. PENLLYN DISTRICT NURSING ASSOCIATION. The annual meeting in connection with the above was held at the County Hall, Bala, on Saturday afternoon week last, Sir H. B. Robertson, Pale, presid- ing. Among those present we noticed Mrs Barton, Miss Jones, Fron, Mrs J. R. Jones, Mrs J. Parry, Mrs E. R. Jenkin. Mr Dr. Williams, Mrs Price Jones, Miss Williams, Mrs J. O. Jones, Mrs J. T. Alan Junes, Dr. Hughes, Dr. Williams. Messrs Evan le Jones, J. Davies, J. R. Jones, John Williams, J. Parry, J. T. Jones, D. E. Jones, J. LI. Owen, J. Ll. Jones, IV.,Richards, P. Jones, &c. After confirming the minutes, Mrs Barton read the report, which stated that during the past twelve months 122 cases have been entered on the register, and 2,336 nursing visits have been paid. Of these 122 cases, 32 were in receipt of Parish relief, and all were attended free of charge except two. During the first part of the year twelve cases of pneumonia were nursed. Nurse Jones gave a series of simple lectures on nursing in Bala and at Bare, which were greatly appreciated. With permission of the General Committee, Miss Lloyd's being trained as a midwife and skilled monthly nurse. This training and providing a temporary nurse for two months has increased the expendi- ture during 1899. The Committee hope that these additional expenses will be remembered in the collections by the subscribers, and those wno have benefitted by the nurses attendance, which is intended especially for the sick poor. Our ex- penditure during the past year, 1899, has been sl.165 18s 6d, which is considerably more than last year, which was E116 2s 3d. This includes the whole of Sarah Lloyd's training and the expense of a temporary nurse for two months. When we come to receipts we find the total receipts tor 1899 are E120 17s lid. This is less than fur 1898. which was L124 13s. The collections in Churches and Chapels on the 2nd Sunday amounted £33 17s lid, as against £35 3s 6d the previ year, and there is a falling off in private sub-, rip- lions of about Z5. Mr J. T. Jones and Mrs W. Bank submits < balance-sheet from which it appeared thai receipts were £ 223 17s 6d, and payments xJ65 18s tiel, to December last. It was proposed by Sir H. B. Robertson that no report be adopted, printed, and circulated.—in seconding, Alderman Evan Jones observed that i;, report was a favourable one, and showed that ..he Association was in a healthy state and acquiring strength in the district.—The resolution wa" pu, to the meeting and passed.—Sir Henry ob>et v< u that the collections in the small chapels VA increased, but that the large chapels were rt'o sible for the decrease. It was resolved, upon the motion of Williams, postmaster, and seconded by Lloyd Jones, Defaidty, that the Executive e mittee be re-appointed, Mr. J. R. Jones, solicitor, proposed a \i thanks to the medical practitioners for their km.i- ness and co-operation. Mr. Jones observed that ii it were not for this, there would be no chance t..i the work succeeding in their midst. They had given every help and support to the Air. J. Parry, Glantegid, in seconding, sain t they would not have obtained the success 11, h- done if it had not been for the support medical men, and especially Dr. Williams, as who showed his sympathy by his presence a; meeting. The resolution was passed. Dr. Williams acknowledged the vote. H served that they, as medical men, could testily i i ii; the work of the nurse was being more and ui-re appreciated every year. He was sorry Nurse Jones' health had broken down, but this took p!a •• while in the discharge of her duties. The com- mittee had kindly obtained the services of a stiiute, and in Nurse Maud they had one wno Nli, skilful and kind. Mr. L J. Davies, Llanuwchllyn, proposed a N ,t e of thanks to Nurse Jones, and in doing so said the work of the medical men would have been of lit: le use without the excellent services of the nurse. She was now popular among the families or the country everywhere. The number of her visits were exceedingly large, and he could say for Llall- uwchllyn that Nurse Jones was very popular and was welcomed to every house. Mr. Richards seconded, and the resolution was passed. Nurse Jones briefly acknowledged and said she was glad she was again able to resume the work she so much loved. She was very thankful toi the kindness she invariably received from poor and rich alike in the district. Upon the motion of Dr. Hughes, seconded by Mr. J. R. Jones, a vote of thanks was passed to the subscribers. The Doctor appealed in view of the increase of work for more subscriptions and gifts. The meeting terminated with a cordial vote of thanks to the chairman for presiding.

s BRONANT. SALE OF WORK.—An interesting function was witnessed at the Board Schoolroom of the above place on Wednesday evening, the 7th instant, iiie children of the school, their parents, and some friends attended to buy articles of clothing See., made by the girls during the year under the superintend- ence of Mrs. Z. B. Evans. the sewing mistress. This is a new departure in this part of the country. It is the usual custom to teach sewing at school bv giving children strips of cloth which are 01 1JO use after the work is over. Mrs Evans, upon appoint- ment by the Board, decided to teach the children to make necessary articles for everyday use and wnich could be afterwards sold and not wasted, instead of giving away money in buying stuff for which there was no return, the Board has this year been fully recuperated for all their expenses by the foresight and good management sho »vii nv Mrs Evans. Mr. Z. B. Evans, the headmaster of the school, conducted the proceedings, and we were entertained during the intervals between the different sales of work by amusing chemical experi- z, ments performed by Mr Evans, and seme very pretty' action '%ongs were given by the children. The Chairman of the Board complimented and thanked Mrs Evans upon the excellence of her work and the lessons of thrift and cleanliness she had taught the children. The Vicar of Lledrod and Mr. Evans of Penlan also spoke very highly of the untiring zeal of Mr and Mrs Z. B." Evans in the performance of their duties since they had come to Bronant. One of the most wonderful events of the evening was the delivery of a Welsh address by the headmaster who commenced the study of the vernacular only eighteen months ago. He would have put to the shade many a Welshman and it is surprising to find how rapidly the children pick up a grammatical acquaintance with their mother tongue which has been introduced as a special subject at the school.

CWMRHEIDOL. MINING.—It is rumoured, on good authority, that the mining industry of this district will be resuscitated again in the near future. Arrange- ments have already been made for the working of the Bwadrain mine, and there is a report that the Tvllwyd and other mines will also be the scenes of labour. It is to be hoped that these rumours may soon become accomplished facts. The mines of this district have been for years at a complete stand-still, and the majority of the inhabitants have in consequence been compelled to seek for fresh fields, far from their native homes, wherein to earn their daily bread. But if these report,, prove to be more than mere surmises, they will gladly avail themselves of the opportunity of returning back here again. WAR FU-ND.-In response to the invitation of the Lord Lieutenant of the County, a collection was made some time ago in the Sunday Schooi, Aber- ffrwd. The sum collected amounted to 15s. Id. The smallness of the contribution ma\ be accounted for by the fact that a large number had previously helped toswell the proceeds of the concert held at Capel Bangor, while again many propose journeying to Devils Bridge, where Miss Morgan, Tregaron, is announced to sing (of whom such favourable reports have stfready appeared in the columns of the Gazette), thus gratifying a two-fold purpose. So it can be seen that the good folks of Aberffrwd are in no way behind their neighbours in the matter of practical patriotism.

¡ DERWENLAS. wao --A Bo-xl?!).- -A rr.rr-T" t! V.'1*; was held 011 Wednesday in last ween at the office of Mr. J. Rowlands (clerk), I'achynlleth. There were present Messrs. Evan Jones (chairman), Evan Roberts. David Lewis, and wiih Mr. Poweil (headmaster), and Mi D. Phillip Jones 's (assistant clerk).—The Headmaster reported that the average attendance at the school for the four week's after the Chri=tmf<e hnlvinvs was 5&. 52. 52. and 54 respectively. The a\ for the last quarter was 51 as compared wim iortheprevious quarter.—It was resolved to hold a tea meeting and concert on March loth, the tcoceeds of which will be devoted to the prize lunu.—It was also agreed to purchase six addit ional gallery desks for the infants' department.

TREGARON LECTURE.—On Wednesday evening week in con- nection with the Literary and Debating Society, lately established at this place. and which is in a flourishing state, Dyfed the v, ell-Known bard and lecturer gave a most interesting and instructive lecture on South Africa. The Soor of the chapel was well filled with an appreciauve and attentive audience, Dyfed was at his and gave a vivid description of the country, also seme of the towns which he vhited namely Mafeking. Kimberley, Johannesburgh and several others. He also dwelt upon the natives and their customs and manners. A good sum was realised towards the funds of the society, the Rev Morgan 1".v<••>« occupied the chair. PARISH COUNCIL.—The meeting of the above Council took place on Friday, Mr. Bebb vice-chair- man occupied the chair. The other members present were Messrs C. Evans E T Davies, Pant- sheriff W. A. Jenkins. Sunny-hill: H. W. Jones, Oxford House; MichaelDa vie. shoemaker; Thomas Rees, railway ganger; E. J. Evans, tailor: and David Thomas, grocer. The lamp at Doldref which was erected on private property, was ordered to be removed to another place. A Lamp Com- mittee was appointed to carry this out. It was resolved that two or three members of the Council should visit Derwlwyn foot bridge and report on its condition. It was ordered tha; a note should be sent to the chairman of the Council asking him to attend the next meeting. giv* his report of the present condition, and the work that has already been done on the foot bridge over the brook at Fullbrook Mill. _vvi--c nf motion was given by Caronian, that he intends to procure seats ior visitors coming to the in the summer months, and to place them in i. most convenient places in the town and neighbourhood. BOARD OF GUARDIANS The fortnightly meeting of the nvard of Guardians was held on Tuesday, when ther" were present Mr. Hugh Herberts i in the chair). Messrs D. Williams, Bettws Leiki; E. Lloyd, t'laenpennail: D. J. Williams, Caron Lower R. James, Crtror, Lower; R. Jones, ( aron Upper D. Davies. Gorv. yda: Thomas Davies, (iwvnfil John Jones, Gwnnws Upper John Owen, Llanbadarn Evan Evans, Lledrod Lower Rev. T. R. Morgan, Lledrod Upper 'I'Ooinas Kclwards, Nant- cwnlle Evan Lloyd (medical officer), Rees Rowlands (relieving officer), M.Morgan (master j, and Jenkin. Lloyd (clerk). STATISTICS. Out relief administered during the past fortnight per Mr. Rees Rowlands (relieving- officer) £42 Os 6d, to 149 paupers corresponding period iast year. £43 2s 6d to i.58 paupers. Number of inmates in the House 29, corresponding period j ^0. REMOVAL OF A PALPI tt. The Clerk read a letter which he had received from the Neath Union stating that the son of the pauper from Tregaron had been there and taken his father out of the Workhouse. VACCINATION I EES. < The Clerk also read a tetter from the Wigan Union regarding the exorbitant vaccination fees in force, but this was allowed to be on the table. MEDICAL OFFICER'S REPORT. The Medical Officer of Health submitted his annual report as to the health and sanitary condition of the Union during the past year, which was as follows I have adopted the census oi 1891. and during the year 166 deaths (71 males and 95 females) were registered. Estimating the population at 8,613, this gave a death rate of 19.27 per thousand, the death rate for England and Wales tor the same period being i8-3. During the same period 194 births (111 boys and 83 girls) were registered, giving a birth rate of 22'52 per 1,000 inhabitants. The birth rate for Ungland and Wales for the year was 29-26 per 1,000. The infant mortality for the year was 25. These figures show that the death rate of the Union is one per 1,000 higher than that of England and Wales, of the deaths 26 died under one year of age 7 between one and five three between 5 "nd 15 ten between 15 and 25 59 between 25 and 65 and 61, were 65 and upwards. One person died of tphoid fever, one of measles, three three of diarrhoes, nineteen of phthisis, nine of bronchitis, pleurisy and pneumonia, twenty of heart disease, oil, I)i Injury, and thirteen of cancer. Scarlet fever was 1 > portec in one district three times during the year. The first case which occured at Dooyodyn on August 9rh. He concluded that the person must have contracted the disease at Aberystwyth, where she had been by an excursion ,-ainon the third of the same month. He afterwards ascertained that there were cases u scarlet fever at Aherystwyth at that time. The patient's mother was very anxious to take her home. He endeavoured to show her the folly of adopting such a course, and that she would by so doing endanger the lives of the other children at home, and that it would possibly be the means of spreading the uisease over a wide area. She at the time seemed to set- tin- reasonableness of my suggestion. However on ti.e Oth and 10th day from the date on which the eruption appeared, she was taken home with the result, that a brother [and sister were attacked with suarietina, and caused the death of the latter. She UCo" il"L been medically attended, consequently an inquest was held and the jury found that she died from natural cause: I saw her brother the day after she uied. ana lie had scarlet. fever, and I feel quite satisln^ ,;¡.l. the girl died from the same disease. The seconu young man employed at a shop in Talsarn, who was suffering from scarlet fever. He was sent home about the 14th day of the fever to Nantcv. ..llie, with the result that a sister at home contracted tb? disease. A third r case of scarlet fever occured lU a > Ionian from Nantcwnlle, who had been in service at Aberystwyth, and the children of her employer wer^ up with scarletina. She was sent home on tiie 7th or 8th day of the fever. Three children at home were attacked in less than a fortnight, and one of them died with- out medical attention, and the registrar registered the death as duetomeasles. i«?.v7i-V —bor two. They were typical cases of scarletina, and the mother said that the one that died undoubtedly c Leered from the same disease. One death from typhoid lever occured at Lledrod. I had been unable to satisfy myself as to the focus of infection. There no other cases -rprvnrt.pH. 1 am sorry to tind that you have experienced so much difficulty in securing an aoundituL supply of water, but I feel confident that at an early date'you will obtain a satisfactory supply of r-iv- :('some water. and the scheme completed within a reasonable date. The water supply of the other villages appears to be satisfactory. The Inspector and the Medical Officer visited the villages periodically during the year. Thirteen dwelling houses were cond.-mned as being unfit for habitation. Eleven were eauer evacuated or repaired to the satisiaction fit the Inspector, one was partly repaired, and one remains in the same condition. A great uumber of other nuisances were reported during the year, and were removed. The drainage which has just been eov.j^ed at Llan- geitho will prove beneficial to u., :T.at:!t.ants. VISIT OF MR. ISIRCB-AJi. Mr. Bircham, Local Goveriii-neil Board Inspector, was present at the meeting, and said there was much praise due to the Tregaron eni. !\vi-'he manner in which it carried out its duties. B ncnever he visited the WorKhouse he found it and tidy, and the inmates well looked after. He als- said that the Tregaron Union was very cai- "ul wiui its expendi- ture. He also noticed that vagrancv all over Wales had decreased, as there were 56.00? An 1898, and only 43,731 in 1899. 3 A vote of thanks was proposed Mr. Bircham for his presence and address, by Mr. J. W iliatns, seconded by Mr. Richard Jones, anu carr^eu unanimously.. RURAL DISTRICT OOLiNCiL. An adjonrned meeting of the Rura^ District Council was held on Tuesday, when ther .WMV present, Mr. D. Davies (chairman), Messrs Herberts, D. Williams, E. Lloyd, D. J. W 1 R. James,' R Jones. Thomas Davies, John Ow. h- an Evans, Rev T. R. Morgan, and Thomas Edwa rJs. The matter of the medical salary was dis- cussed, the Local Government LVdoCU having written to the effect that they considered £2J per annum too small, and that it should be irw .ed to £30. It was explained to Mr. Bircham, th° Local Government Board Inspector, that the medicu. officer had made no appplication for an increase, and that he was quite satisfied with his present salary. Mr. Bircham remarked that r-robablv the Medical Officer did not apply fearing he would be discharged (laughter). Eventually, the matter was allowed to remain as at present.

TALYBONT. TEMPERANCE ^IEETINCI.——One .'A tiie most success- ful temperance meetings ever held here, took place on Wednesday evening, Feb. 7th., at the Board School. The meeting was the first public meeting held under the auspices of the new bra :c:. of the B.W.T.A. recenth established in the village, and the school- room waF crowdpd with an int-:ligent and apprecia- tion audience. The meeting was .pt-ned with prayer by the Rev R. E. Joneo. congre^a: ional minister, and after a few words from the prudent, Mr. Evans address were delivered by Mr. Yi.mnas Owen, County School, Aberystwyth and Cer twen Peris. Songs and recitations were giveu by Misses E. J. Hughes, A. James, C. J. Pritchard, A. Jones. Miss Maggie Philips, Llwynglas, and song 1 A glee party con- ducted by Mr. James, Tanrallt, Votes of tlianbe to the speakers and to the president brought a very successful and interesting meeting i o a close. The members of the branch are full of zea!a,ndenthusia«Ym and this augurs well for their ire success. The Secretary is Miss W. M. Wiliiams. I — — 1 Printing quickly and neatly done at the Welsh Gazette Priixteries, Bridge Street^