Welsh Gazette and West Wales Advertiser

YSBYTTY YSTWYTH. MIXING.—The outlook at the lead mines in this district, at present is not. oftbe best; but it is hoped thit all will soon be Latest London Markets quote sD^lier at £ 16 7s 6d English lead at £ 13 2s [ bd-; and Spanish lead at £ 12 15s Od. THE ANNIVERSARY Services at the Calvinistio Methodist Chapel Were held last Thursday and Good Friday, the preachers on this occasion being the Revs. J. G. Moelwyn Hughes, Cardigan, and R. Roberts Davies, U.C.W., Aberystwyth. All the services were largely attended, especially on Good Friday.

BETHANIA. DEATH IN AMERICA,—On March 16th last the death took place at Coedmawr, Minnesota, U.S.A., of David Hughes, a native of Banceithin, Bethania, where he was born on March 1st, 1831, being thus at the time of his death a few days over 70 years of age. He emigrated with his parents-John and Anne Hughes —to America in 1838, and in his younger days followed the occupation of a carpenter. He removed from Jackson, Ohio, in company with a large number of other Welshmen, in 1856, and settled in Minnesota State. He was married in 1863 to one Elizabeth Griffiths, of whom he had issue eight sons and one daughter. After removing to Minneisota lie took to farming and was very successful.

TALYBONT. CONCERT.—A concert in connection with the British Women's Temperance Association was given at the Board School on Monday evening, April 8th, presided over by the Rev D. Evans. in the absence of Mr Rees, the Woodlands. Although the weather was unfavourable the schoolroom was full and the concert was quite a success in every respect. The programme was as follows:—Pianoforte solo, Miss Williams, A.L.C.M.; duet, Gwys i'r gad," Messrs J. R. Edwards and E. W. Evans; solo, "Blodau yr Haf," Miss J. A. Stephens; recitation, Yr Am- ddirad, Miss L. E. Davies; solo, Neges y Blodeuyn," Miss E Jones solo, Gwlad yr Eistedd- fodau," Mr D. Morgan solo, Mae'r afon eto'n llifo," Mr J Felix (Eos Brogynin); duet, "The Heralds of Spring," Misses Morris (encored) song, The Welsh Fusiliers," Mr R. Griffiths (encored); solo, "Baner ein gwlad," Mr J. R. Edwards (encored); recitation, "Y ganrif newydd," Miss C. J. Pritchard quartette, Bedd y dyn tylawd," Mr E. W. Evans and party; instrumental duett, violin and piano, The last rose of summer," Miss W. M. Williams and Mrs T. James (encored); solo, "O na byddaFn haf o hyd," Mr Tom Jones; dialogue, Y wraig rwgnachllyd a'i gwr" Miss E. Jones and Mr D Rees; solo, Y gwcw ar y fedwen," Miss Mary Jones (encored) solo, Chwifiwn faner," Mr E. W. Evans solo, When the heart is young," Miss M. Morris; solo, Hen brocer bach gloew fy nain," Mr D. J. Morgan, A.C. (encored); duet, "Dysgu'r nodiant newydd," Messrs R. Phillips and R. Griffiths (encored); solo, "Children's Home," Mrs T. W. Clevendon; song, "Yniach iti Gymru," Mr J. It Edwards; part song, Briallen gyntafygwanwyn," conductor, Mr J. L. James; finale, "Hen wlad fy nhadau," the solo being taken by Mr D. Edwards. The usual votes of thanks brought a most enjoyable gathering to a close. PETTY SESSIONS. The monthly petty sessions were held on Thurs- day, April 4th, before Mr David Howell and Major Taunton. SHEEP SCAB. Thomas Jones, Cwrt Farm, Penrhyncoch, farmer, was charged by Supt Phillips wiih not having notified the police of the existence of sheep scab on some of his sheep.P.C, Tlioin,i Davies said that he did not hear defendant tell P.C. Young anything referring to sheep scab.—Thomas Jones said that they were on the top of Cefnhendro Hill. Ho told P.C. Young that there was a little scab on his sheep, it was in the hearing of P C. Davies and defendant's wife. P.C. Young denied that I had reported it.—Mary Ann Jones, defendant's wife, said she remembered their reporting the fact that there was sheep scab on the top of Cefnhendre Hill to P.C. Davies and P.C. Young. She had had a con- versation with P.C. Davies the day before the previous meeting. He told her that if they had mentioned it to him the summons would be stopped. He denied that to-day. Rather than have to go to the sessions he would pay the fine. She asked him to go as a witness.—Fined Is and costs. ASSAULT. David Owen, Berthlwyd, farmer, charged Morgan Evans, James Evans, and Owen Evans, Talybont, with assaulting him on the 20th March.—Com- plainant said he was going home from Taliesin. When he came to Berthlwyd he turned into a field. He heard voices coming from the direction of the village. Defendants saw him, and jumped over the gate, and asked him who he was. and told him if he did not give his name they would beat him. Morgan Evans took hold of him, and shook him and asked him what he was doing there. Morgan Evans also gave him a blow on the lip.—David Owen Edwards said be saw the complainant standing at the gate of the field, and he also saw defendant, Morgan Evans, strike him. It was quite light. Morgan Evans was fined 10s and costs, the other two defendants being dismissed.

GOGINAN. GWELL HWYR NAC HWYRACH.—Dydd Mercher, Ebrill 3ydd, yn Swyddfa'r Cofrestrydd yn Aberyst- wyth, priodwyd Mr Edward Jenkins, Ty-sgwar, Goginan, a Mrs A. Jones, Pentre-berllan, Penllwyn. CYFARFOD SEFYDLU.—Yr wythnos o'r blaen cynhaliwydcyfarfod sefydlu Mr William Moses Davies yn y Dyffryn. Yr oedd yn ddiwrnod gwlyb. er hynny daeth lluaws ynghyd i'r cyfar- fodydd.—Llywyddwyd yn ngbyfarfod y pryànawn gan Mr Isaac Griffiths, a siaradwyd gan y rbai can- lynol:—John Jones a Mr Evans, yr ysgolfeistr o'r lie, Parchn. T. E. Roberts, J. C. Evans, a D. Morgan. Hen wirionedd ydyw, nad oes anrhydedd i broph- wyd yn ei wlad ei hun, ond dyma'r lie y ganwyd ac y magwyd Mr Davies. Pregethwyd yn nghyfarfod yr hwyr gan y Parchn. T. E. Roberts a J. C. Evans, Borth. Hir oes i Mr Davies ai briod, a dilyned I llwyddiant eu hymdrechion gyda pbob achos da yn y lie, ydyw dymuniad llu o'i hen gyfeillion. PRIODAS.—Yn Silob, Aberystwyth, boreu dydd Gwener y Groglith, unwyd mewn glan briodas, Mr Wm Richards, Hafodau, mab i Mr Lewis Richards, yr bwn sydd yn ddiacon yn eglwys y Dyffryn, Goginan, a Miss Mary Ann Davies, Blackhorse. Oherwydd rhyw anealldwriaeth rhyngddynt a'r cofrestrydd. Mr J. Morgans, Pontrhydygroes, gor- fodwyd hwynt i aros am amser maith yn y capel cyn cael y gwasanaeth drosodd, ond daeth Mr Wm. Jones yno, ac nnwaith y daeth ef yno, Did bir y bu cyn cael pobpeth i drefn. Yr oedd yn bresenol Mr Wm. Lloyd, Lledrod, a Mr Wm. Davies, brawd y briodasferch, yr hwn oedd was.priodds, Miss Lizzie Davies, a Miss Mary Jane Richards. Mae y ddau yn bur adnabyddus yn y lie, ac felly derbyn- iasant lawer o anrhegion. Hir oes o 'wynfyd a llwyddiant iddynt ill dau ydyw dymuniad eu holl gydnabod yn yr ardal yma. EISTEDDFOD. Cynhaliwyd Eisteddfod yn Nghapcl Jezreel, Goginan, dydd Gwener y Groglitb, ac fe fu yn llwyddiant yn mhob ystyr. Caed tyw- ydd ffafriol, cynulliadau lluosog, cystadlu brwd, ac elw sylweddol. Y llywyddion oedd—cyfarfod y prydnawn, y Parch. J. D. Evans, yn herwydd absen- oldeb Dr. Morgan, Aberystwyth. Cyfarfod yr hwyr, Mr Gwrtydd Williams, Aberystwyth. Y Beirniaid oeddynt-Cerddoriaeth, Mr T. O. Jones, G.T.S.C. (Alaw Frestin), Ffestiniog Barddoniaeth-Myfyr Dyfed, Tylorstown; Adroddiadau a'r Araeth— Gwrtydd Williams a Dewi Teifi Celfyddydwaith— Mrs Jonathan a Mr D. Williams, Goginan Cyfeil- yddes-Miss Jennie Jones, A.L.C.M., Minafon; a thystiolaeth pawb ydyw i'r oil wneyd eu gwaitb yn rhagorol. Y buddugwyr yn ngbyfarfod y prydnawn oeddynt,-Unawd i blant dan 10 oed, Edith Olwen Lewis, Goginan; unawd i rai dan 16eg oed, Minnie Richards, Goginan; Tea Cosy," Miss C. Evans, Penbryn, Goginan; pedwarawd i T.T.B.B., J. R. Thomas a'i Gwmni, Llanbadarn D'Oyless, Miss Francis, Cwmsymlog; unawd Soprano, Miss M. Evans, Penbryn, Goginan; Cor Merched, Cor Gog- inan dan arweiniad H. M. Evans, Penbryn; Cor Plant, Goginan, dan arweiniad H. M. Evans, Pen- bryn. Adroddiad i blant, M. J. Morris, Goginan, Hosanau, Mrs Evans, Penbryn. Yn nghy- farfod yr bwyr, y buddugwyr oeddynt,— unawd Tenor, Mr J. M. Evans, Aberyst- wyth joarti 16eg, parti Aberystwyth dan arweiniad J. R.J Traomas, Lianbadarn; Pren Grit, J. Ellis, Pantcoch; deuawd, J. A. Jenkins, a J. M. Evans, Aberystwyth; araeth ar "Werth Cymeriad," James Morris, Goginan; unawd Baritone, rhanwyd rbwng Jack James, Penparce, a J. Davies, Cwmerfin ad- roddiad. W. Morris, Penllwyn; Shawl. Mrs. Sophia Mason, Ponterwyd cor meibion, Aberystwytb dan arweiniad J. R. Thomas, Llanbadarn; y prif ddarn, Cor Goginan dan arweiniad J. James, Cwmerfin. Y mae llwyddiant yr liisteddtod i'w briodoli i raddau mawr i'r Ysgrifenydd—Mr H. M. Evans, Penbryn, Goginan.

MACHYNLLETH. EISTEDDFODIc.-The Rev E. Winion Evans, Machynlleth, has added another to his long list of eisteddfodic successes, having been awarded the silver medal for the best elegy to the late Rev W. Parry, Independent Minister, Colwyn, at the recent Colwyn Bay Eisteddfod. There were six competitors. WANTED A NEW SUIT.-Ori Tuesday morning James Houghton, an inmate of the Workhouse, was brought up in custody before Mr Richard Rees, charged with having destroyed his own clothing the previous day at the Workhouse. Evidence in support of the charge was given by John Jones, I workhouse master. Accused, when asked to explain his foolish conduct, said his clothes were bad, and he wanted a new suit.—He was now com- mitted to prison for fourteen days with bard labour. explain his foolish conduct, said his clothes were bad, and he wanted a new suit.—He was now com- mitted to prison for fourteen days with bard labour. COMPETITIVE literary and com- petitive meeting, held at Glasfwll Independent Chapel on Thursday last concluded a successful series which have been held during the winter months. Mr W. Morris, Tynebedw, presided, and Mr John Evans, Maensrwyn Stores. Machynlleth, was the conductor. The meeting was a most interesting one, and several of the competitions were very keen. The adjudicators were Mr Powell, Derwendas Board School; Mr E Meredith Jones, and the Rev E. Wnion Evans, Machynlleth. DEPARTURE.Dr E. Davies Rees left Machyn- lleth on Tuesday for CaersWs, where he will take up the practice of Dr Roberts, who has secured an appointment in South Wales. Dr Rees' departure will be a distinct loss to the town, he having been a prominent figure in its public life. Amongst the positions occupied by him was that of member of the Urban District Council, while he was also one of the secretaries of the Cymreigyddion Society, and a member of the Show Committee. ACCIDENT.—On Tuesday morning a serious acci- dent befell a commercial traveller named J. Danstwn of Bolton, at Machynlleth Railway Station. He had occasion to proceed from one platform to another to meet the nine a.m. train, and in crossing the lines his foot slipped in an awkward manner on one of the rails and he fell heavily to the ground. It was at first feared he had sustained a fracture of the leg, but having been conveyed to the waiting- room it was found that was not so, but that he was suffering from a severe sprain of the ankle. "First aid" was immediately rendered by Mr J. Georpe (foreman) and Mr W. E. Evans (station bookstall). Dr Williams afterwards arrived and expressed his satisfaction at the manner in which "first-aid" had been rendered, the injured man having thus been saved a great deal of unnecessary suffering. After having received further treatment at the hands of Dr Williams the patient proceeded home by the two p.m. train. PETTY SESSIONS.—The monthly Petty Sessions were held on Wednesday in last week, before Major J. J. Bonsall, Mr E. Davies, Major Hugh E. Bonsall, Dr Edwards, Mr R. Gillart, and Dr A. O. Davies.— The Magistrates present took the oath of allegiance to the King.—A vote of condolence was adopted with Mr Edward. Rees on the death of Mrs Rees.— John Jones, Old Bank Court, Machynlleth, charged by P.C. Pugh with being drunk on March 6tb, was lined 5s.—John Graham, Dovey-view, Machynlleth, was charged with being drunk and disorderly by P.C. Pugh. Defendant denied the charge, and called Evan Evans, a fellow lodger, and Owen Davies, who said defendant only had two glasses of beer that evening. The charge was dismissed.— Edward Evans, Pentrerhedyn-street, Machynlleth, was charged by William Evans, Bryntudor, Pene- goes, with assaulting him on March 6th at Machyn- lleth. Defendant did not appear, and a fine of 10s la and costs was imposed. CRICKET CLUB.—The annual meeting of the Machynlleth Cricket Club was held on Wednesday evening in last week, at the National School. Mr Richard Gillart presided, and there was a large attendance. The election of officers for the ensuing season resulted as foHows :-Presi(lent, Lord Henry Vane Tempest: vice-presidents, Rev Canon Trevor, Mr S. Phelps, Newlands, and Mr J. Lascelles, Pen- maendyfi secretary, Mr T. Cule, L. and P. Bank: treasurer, Mr JD. E. R. Griffiths captain, Dr A. O. Davies; vice-captain, Mr J. G. Jenkins, N. P. Bank; committee, Messrs W. Sadler, Powell (bank). Hum- phrey Jones Evans, W. E. Evans, E. O'Connor Horgan, and Peter Vaughan. Dr Davies, Mr J. E. Jenkins, and the Secretary were appointed ground committee, and Mr Peter Vaughan was appointed groundsman. The balance-sheet for the last season showed an adverse balance of P-9. This, it was explained, was due to the club having purchased a new roller and other accessories. The committee undertook to clear off this debt at an early date. A vote of thanks was accorded the Marchioness (D) of Londonderry for the use of the ground during the past season, which she bas again kindly granted for the coming season. Mr Cule was also thanked for the able manner in which he had discharged the secretarial duties. The prospects of the club are very encouraging, and fixtures for the corning season have been arranged with Newtown. Newtown RW.W., Ceredigion, Ul -C-NNT.: Aberystwyth, Towyn, Aberdovey, and St. Mary's Hall, Stenyhurst. COUNTY SCHOOL.—Our mid-term entertainment, in connection with the Literary Society, had proved so successful that even Tom Phillips and his band of debating enthusiasts were the loudest in their call for another private concert to wind up the winter season. E. R. yaughan having been pro- moted to a more lucrative post under the Govern- ment, the duties of hon. sec. fell to the lot of R. J. Humphreys, who acted 011 the principle, so much in evidence to-(Ia il, of pressing as much new blood as possible into the services of the Society. The experiment was a perfect success for the old hands, acting under the stimulus of fear of being robbed of their laurels by untried voices, were at their best, whilst the new blood had to prove itself worthy of further consideration. Jannett Davies, who has rendered good services to the Society at all its entertainments, and who received the applause of a great favourite, commenced operations with a pianoforte solo. Mr Meyler from the chair extended a hearty welome to a few distinguished old pupils, and t'o those friends who were present on the occasion. He expressed a desire that the present pupils of this school should establish some connecting link between the past and present pupils of the school. J. E. Evans gave a. solo in a somewhat modest tone, due peihaps to his being in the position of a false prophet. We were now in for a run of sentiment. Recitation, Gelert," by Florence Jenkins; duett, "Excelsior," by R. R. Morris and his great friend, Dick Hughes. Dick Morris wore such serious looks that one could not suspect him of having ever cracked a joke in his life, but he retrieved his good name in apologising for the appearance of a solitary violin in the place of a whole band of famous instrumentalists. The Rev. D. T. Hughes said he was present, not as a governor of the sehoo!, but as a person who was interested in the work of the Society; he expressed himself as very much pleased with the excellent work the pupils had produced, both in the periodic entertainments and in the regular meetings of the Society. J. R. Watkins recited a very humorous piece, 11 The trial of an inventor's wife." We had now broken the spell of sentiment, the next item being a cheerful song sung with a cheerful face and a sweet voice by little Blodwen Richards. No sooner had the house recovered than we were again plunged into the serious strain by the chaplain, the Rev. Mr Morris, who gave an able dis- course-from the pulpit on one of the burning questions of the day-the housing problem, taking for his text, There was an old woman who lived in a shoe." The unexpected often happens, and Lizzie Morris was nervous as she sang Vanity Fair," but Hannah Morgan was dramatic in The Wreck of the Hesperus." Dick Hughes had evidently taken the gentle hint from the hon. sec., straining every nerve to hold the record with his Concert of Burope." Elvy was not himself at all, possibly through anxiety as to Ned Vaughan's fate. Mr Evans held the audience spellbound with his description of Trekking in West Cardiganshire. ancient and modern." Two more songs by. Dayid Arter and Maggie Williams and a recitation by Nellie Evans, brought the finale-a part song, » The River," by the School Choir. b' A WEDDING.-The marriage of Mr Tom Powell, headmaster, Derwenlas School, and Miss Sarah Ellen Marpole, only daughter of Mr Edward Mar- pole, of Liyepwol house, took place at the Maen- gwyn Calvinistic Methodist church on Thursday last, the Rev W S Jones, M.A., officiating. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a dress of heliotrope silk rep, trimmed with passe- menterie and embroidery. Her bat was white crinoline trimmed with chiffon, ostrich feathers and silver buckles. She carried a beautiful bouquet of white lilies and tulips. Mr Powell was accom- panied by his brother. Mr W. Powell. Mr Bowen presided at the organ, and played the Wedding March. Outside the chapel, Mr and Mrs Powell weie greeted with showers of rice and confetti. They left by the afternoon train for Liverpool. The following is a list of presentsMr E Marpole, silver mounted oak tray; Messrs E D W Marpole and D T Williams, London, pianoforte Mr D'W Marpole, London, clock, silver hat pin, and lace collar; Messrs E and D W Marpole. gent's dressing-case; Mr and Mrs Powell, Nantlle, skin hearthrug; Mr William Powell, Nantlle, cheque and biscuit box Mr Owen J Powell, Nantlle, double jam dish; Miss Maggie Powell, Nantlle, pickle fork; Children and Staff Derwenlas Board School, marble clock; Mrs Parsons, three ornaments and brackets; Miss A C Humphreys, Oxford Bible; Mrs Parry, Oldham, d'oyleys and tray cloth; Miss Nellie Hughes, Llan- dudno, breakfast cruet; Mr Fielding, tray; A Friend. bedroom slippers,; Misses Jones, Northampton House, dress shoes; Mr William Jones, Carnarvon, jam spoons Miss A M Owen, set of toilet mats Misses Ellis, Commerce House, pair of jam spoons in case; Miss B A Williams, afternoon tea cloth; Mr and Mrs E Thomas, Fedwfaen, crochet table cover; Mr and Mrs Daniel Thomas, Fedwfaen, damask tablecloth; Mr and Mrs Rees, Paris House, damask tablecloth; Miss Jones, Derwenlas, hand- bag Mrs Jones, Glanmerin, satin cushion Miss J A Davies, cake stand; Mr and Mrs Owen Davies, sardine box; Miss Thomas, Scuborwen, pair towels; Mrs Williams, Skinner's Arms. afternoon teacloth Mrs Lloyõ. Poplar Terrace, afternoon tea cloth Mr and Mrs Evans, Morben, case of silver salts and spoons; Mr D Lewis London, half-dozen serviettes; Mrs Tudor, Gellilydan, afternoon tea cloth; Misses Owen, Aberdovey, butter knife and jam spoon in case, and cake knife; Miss Humphreys, Ivy Cottage, handwork d'oyleys; Rev and Mrs R. Edwards, Cemmaes, sugar tongs; Mrs Roberts, Doldovev. countepane; Mr and Mrs W M Jones, Glasgow House, tapestry tablecloth; Miss Evans, Llanfairfechan. half-a- dozen spoons and tongs in case Mr and Mrs John I Davies, brass preserving pan; Miss Llovd, Taly" wern, damask tablecloth; Mr and Mrs Jones, Bacheiddon, preserve dish Miss Lizzie Edwards, i glove and handKercbief boxes; Mrs Foulkes Jones, castor sugar basket; Messrs Williams and Davies, Llanberis, silver eg-g frame; Miss Jones, Red Lion, silver salts and spoons in case; Rev and Mrs Wrion Evans, drawing-room ornaments; Mr D. Llovd Evans, sardine box; Miss Sarah Pugh, jam dish Mr and Mrs Evans, watchmaker, silver toast rack i Mr and Mrs Randle, Cheltenham, cheque; Mr and Ii Mrs Evan Reese, Mount-pleasant, silver teapot; Mrs Morris, Birmingham House, coal scuttle; Mrs Adam Evans, pair silver serviette rings; Mrs and Misses Roberts, Parliament House, bamboo table; Mr and Mrs Humphrey Edwards, bamboo afternoon tea stand; Mr and Mrs A. C. Powell. Aberystwyth, silver hot water jug; Miss Hammond, Grantham, silver salts and spoons Misses Lillie and Lona Evans, pair knife rests in case; Mr and Mrs Car- 1 ruthers, jam dish Miss Pugh, Bodlondeb, solid j silver sugar tongs incase; Mrs Roberts, Tanrallt, I cake knife; Mr and Mrs D. Philip Jones, pin | cushion Miss Jonss, 30, Maengwyn-street, sardine | tongs; Mr and Mrs Jones, London House, counter- j pane Rev W S Jones, Bamboo music stand Mr K F Davies, chemist, volume sacred songs and solos [ Mr D Lewis, carrier, pair pillow slips; Miss Jones, Church-place, pickle fork; Mrs Whittick, Hull, one dozen silver teaspoons; Miss Jones, Liverpool, silk table centre Mrs Thomas, Derwenlas, jam dish Mr and Mrs E. Jones, ironmonger, brass gong; Miss Jennie Leek, scent bottle; Mrs DavM Williams, Lower House, table centre; Mr and Mrs David Morgan, half-dozen dessert knives; Mr and Mrs Harry Lewis, half-dozen serviettes; Mrs Hum- phreys, Red Lion, duchesse table cover; Mrs Roberts, Llanwnda, jam dish Miss Jones, Sports- man Hotel, Carnarvon, pair sheets Miss Jones, Fron Oleu, Carnarvon, pair towels; Miss Evans, view of Machynlleth in plush frame; Mr and Mrs E. Jones, Paternoster Buildings, "Cofiant Revd J. Ff. Jones"; Mr and Mrs John Rowlands, solicitor, pair steel engravings Miss Annie Evans, Morben, photo frames; Rev and Mrs D H Hughes, two pairs photo frames Miss Polly Jones, Merthyr, pair of silver mounted flower | vases; Mr K Williams, iSirmingharn silver kettle and stand ;*Miss Frances Lewis, silk hand- kerchief and butter knife: Mr J Hughes, Post Office, pair silver salts and spoons; Mr and Mrs E Morgan, bamboo firescreen Miss Jennie Williams, afternoon tea cloth Rev W G Jones, Neuadd, jam dish; Mrs Richard Witliams, fire screen: Miss Jennie Williams, afternoon tea cloth Mrs Pierce Ellis, tray cloth and photo frame; Miss Jennie Owen, side-board cloth; Mr and Mrs Trevor Jon<is, pair lace curtains Mr D L Williams, Birkenhead. cheque: Miss Mary Jones, London, silver button hook A Morton Jones, Beckenbam, pickle jar. DEATH OF MR WILLIAM JONES, CAMBRIAN HOUSE. The death of this old and respected townsman took place at his residence, Cambrian House, Machynlleth, on Saturday evening last, at the ad- vanced age of 75 years. He had been in failing- health for some months, during which time he was attended by Dr Williams. He was one of the oldest inhabitants of the town, having carried on business as grocer and coal merchant, for about 40 years. Latterly he bad retired, and the business is now carried on by his nephew, Mr Richard Edwards. Deceased was a native of Corris, and was the youngest son of the late William Jones. Abercwm- oiddaw. who was for some years manager of the Aberllefenni Slate Quarries. Mr Jones spent some years of his early life in London, where he worked as a stone cutter. Indifferent health, however, compelled him to return to his native country, and he set up in business at Machynlleth as grocer, coal merchant, etc. He proved himself a success- ful tradesman, and soon established himself as one of the leading businessmen of the town and district. In public affairs he took but a minor part. For several years he represented the town on the Machynilet-h Board of Guardians, and discharged the functions connected with that office faithfully and conscientiously. Through his death Maen- gwyn Methodist Chapel has lost one of its most ardent supporters. He had occupied a seat on the deaconate for a considerableperiod, and contributed liberally to the support of the cause, while there were many instances of quiet charity on his part. The (leceased gentleman was twice married. His first wife was Bridget, daughter of the late David Owen, buiider, Machynlleth, and in 1885 lie married his second wife, Fanny, daughter of the immortal Rev. John Jones, Talsarn, and sister of the Rev D. Lloyd Jones, M.A., Llandinam. By his first wife he had issue five children, none of whom survive him. There was no issue by the second marriage and deep sympathy is felt with the widow in her trying be- reavement. Deceased was also a brother of Mr David Jones, Machynlleth (formerly manager of the Aberllefenni Slate Quarries), and an uncle of the Rev. W. S. Jones, pastor of Maengwyn Welsh Methodist Chapel. The funeral took place on Wed- nesday at the Cemetery and was largely attended. WESLEYAN QUARTERLY MEETING. An adjourned Quarterly Meeting of the Wesleyan Methodists of the Machynlleth circuit was held on Saturday last at the Tabernacle Chapel, Machyn- lleth. The Rev D. Darley Davies, superintendent of the circuit, presided, and there were representa- tives from the various churches present. The ordinary Quarterly Meeting stood adjourned for the purpose of considering certain proposals bearing upon the separation of the Machynlleth circuit from the South Wales district. Many years ago this circuit tormed part of the present North Wales district, but for reasons unknown to the present generation it was transferred to the South Wales district. The people of the Machynlleth circuit have for years felt that they have nothing in common with the remainder of the district except Methodism. Some, although anxious and willing to take an active part in all matters re- lating to the District, are unable to do so for the reason that they have to travel immense distances and lose so much time to attend the District com- mittees. As a rule, all committee meetings are hell in the lower circuits—those surrounding Pontypridd, and any members wishing to attend would have to leave Machynlleth at nine in the morning to reach Pontypridd by six in the evening. Allowing equal time for the return journey, this means three whole days to attend a single com- mittee The annual gatherings, known as the May and September District Meetings, are also held at times inconvenient for this part of the country. Furthermore, it cannot be well expected that business men can afford the time, nor the expense, entailed in attending these meetings. Therefore, it is thought that other arrangements, such as those named in the resolu- tions passed, would to a great extent remove these objections. The resolutions, which were proposed by Mr D. Davies-Williams, were unani- mously carried. The first was That the time has come when the rearrangement of the present Welsh district should be carefully considered." By this resolution, it was suggested that the three circuits, viz., Llanidloes, Machynlleth, and Aberystwyth, should be transferred to the North Wales district, and strange to say, a similar suggestion was made by thejeminent Dr William Davies, many years ago, and appeared in an article in the "Eurgrawn" in 1861. The second resolution passed was as follows:—That this meeting is thoroughly con- vinced that our present connection with the South Wales district, is a disadvantage to the success of the cause amongst us, and that it should not con- tinue longer. And that the time has now come when this circuit should be transferred to the North Wales district, or, if that is divided, to the Central Wales district, and that a petition founded on this resolution be prepared and sent to the Wesleyans Methodist Assembly of Wales and to the next. Conference." A committee, consisting of the Revs D. Darley Davies and E. Berwyn Roberts, and Messrs John Pugh and D. Davies Williams, was appointed to prepare the petition.—A scheme for the distribution of goods from the Home Mission Fund, supposed to have been prepared by the financial secretary of the District, was also con- sidered, and a strong resolution was passed pro- testing against the basis of distribution, and against large sums of money being paid year after year to the same circuit, when the money could be better spent in other places in the populous circuits of South Wales. BOARD OF GUARDIANS. The fortnightly meeting of the above Board was held at the Workhouse on Wednesday week, when there were present:—Messrs David Evans (chair- man); Ellis Hughes, Cemmes; John Jones. Dar- owen; Rufus Owen, Llanbrynmair; E. Morris .Tones Llanbrynmair; Edward Hugees, Llanwrin; Richd! Gillart and Thomas James, Machynlleth; Lewis Lewis, Penegoes; William Evans, Scnborveoed; Humphrey Jones, John Owen, and John Hugh Jones, Towyn; and John Rowlands, Machynlleth, with David Evans (clerk) and the Relieving Officers. n MASTER'S REPORT. The Master reported that the number in the House was 24. Gifts of periodicals bad been re- ceived for the use of the inmates. CORRESPONDENCE. A letter was read from the Surveyor to the County Council of Merioneth asking the Board's permission to cut down a tree which stood on a piece of land belonging to a pauper in this Union which caused an inconvenience to them while im- proving the Bryncrug road. It was proposed to cut down the tree and sell the wood. The proceeds would then be forwarded to the pauper. The Clerk said that the Board had no power to grant the permission or to refuse it. He thought that it should be left at the discretion of the County Council to take what steps they liked. The pauper was now at the asylum, and if she was dis- charged the Board's powers would be at an end. The Clerk was instructed to acknowledge the letter. ATTENDANCE OF MEMBERS. The following is the list of attendance of mem- bers during the past year:—Number of meetings held, 17; David Evans and Thomas James. 17; Ellis Hughes, Edward Hughes and Humphrey .Tones 15- John Jones, Rufus Owen and William Evans'. 14- Richard Hughes, Richard Morgan and John Owen' 12: Joseph Henry Evans, 11: Evan Jones and Lewis Lewis, 10; meh.r(1 Gillart. John Hughes Jones, John Rowlands and Evan Riehnrd .Tonkins 9; Meredith Jones, 8; William Jones. 7; Maglona Lloyd, 5; and Rowland Jones (deceased), 3. VOTES OF THJDlKS. Mr Hughes proposed a vote ffl thanks to the Chairman, and Mr Richard Gillart having seconded, the proposition, it was carried unanimously. A similar compliment was paid the Vice-Clnairma'n. APPOINTMENT OF ASSISTANT MATRON. The only application for this post was received from Anne Jones, who previously occupied the position, and who now asked for an increase of £ 1 in her salary. It was decided to appoint the applicant at the same salary as before, viz., £14. COMPETITIVE MEETING. The annual competitive meeting was held on GlDod Friday at the Town Hall, Machynlleth, when, as usual, the event proved a successful and popular one. Mr W. M. Jones presided at the afternoon meeting, and Mr J. C. Ashton conduct ed,;and at the evening meeting Mr JJhn Rowlands, solicitor, pre- sided, and Mr Harry Lewis conducted.' The adjudicators were the following:—Poetry, Mr John Jones, Dinas Mawddwy: literature. Rev Edward Williams; music, Mr D. D. Parry, Llanrwst: mis- cellaneous, Revs W. S. Jones and T. F. Roberts, and Mr John Rowlands, solicitor. Mrs Trevor Jones proved an able accompanist. The secretarial work was performed in a manner which gave entire satisfaction by Mr. A. B. Roberts, Parliament House, and Mr J. H. Leek, Douglas House, and Miss Maglona Rees efficiently discharged the duties of treasurer. I AFTERNOON MEETING. The following is the programme of the afternoon meeting, with the list of awards Eisteddfod song by Mrs Harry Lewis. Address by the Chairman (Mr W. M. Jones). Solo by boys under 14, "Yn berl yn nghoron lesn," 1. John Evan Jones; 2, John Rees Jones; 3, Wm. Richards and John Coetmcre Jones, equal. Biblical oral examination, 1, Miss Maglona Williams. Modulator test, first and second prize divided between John Coetmore Jones and Miss Marv Davies, and an extra prize awarded to Miss Sarah Evans. Recitation, for children under twelve, Duw sydd yn fy ngweled i," 1, Edith Richards 2, Evan Jones. ;K,Solo for girls under 14, Glynu wrth yr lesti," first and second prize divided between Nellie Jones and Annie Roberts. Best notes (cofnodion), first and second prize divided between Maglona Williams and John Thomas. Pianoforte solo for children under 16, Beeth- oven's Sonatina in F," seven competitors, prize awarded to Nellie Jones, pupil of Mrs Trevor Jones. Oral examination for children under 12, 1, Edith Richards 2, Evan Jones. Challenge solo, any voice and any solo, 14 entries, four of whom were chosen to sing on the stage; prize awarded to Mr Arthur Davies, Cefn- mawr, Ruabon. Best form of lesson, giving conversation between teacher and scholars on the miracle at Cana in Gaiilee, best, Maglona Williams. Essay for those under 18, "The connection between John the Baptist's ministry and that of Jesus Christ," best, Hannah Morgan. Children's choir competition, "Plant y Wlad" (D. D. Parry), two choirs 'competed, viz., the Maglona Juvsnile Choir, conducted by Mr Wm. Evans, and Plant y Wlad, conducted by Mr John Owen. After a good contest, the prize was awarded to the Maglona Choir. EVENING MEETING. At the evening meettng the hall was crowded to its utmost capacity, there not being even standing room available. Mr Arthur Davies, winner of the challenge solo competition at the afternoon meeting, opened the proceedings with a song, after which the Chairman (Mr John Rowlands) delivered a short address. The awards were as follows :— Recitation, for children under 18, "Y Bvwyd fad," 1 Julia M. Hughes 2 E J Jones. Contralto solo. "Ceisiwch yr Arglwydd," five entries, prize awarded to Miss Winifred Edwards. Englyn, Yr Eilliwr," Mr Wm Roberts, Aber- angell. Tenor solo, Ser y goron," seven entries, three of whom were chosen to appear on the stage; prize divided between Messrs G. F. Roberts and J. R. Morgan. Quartette, Cathl yr Eos," two parties competed, viz., Maglona Minstrels and Four Friends; the prize was awarded to the latter. Five minutes' address on Daniel in the lion's den." best D. Leif Jones, Derwenlas. Ladies' choir competition, Llwyn Onn," only one party entered, viz., the Cymric Ladies' Choir, conducted by Miss Maglona Rees. Theadjudicator highly commended the rendering of the choir, and considered them full worthy of the prize of Ll 10s and a silver medal to the conductress. Essay," John the Evangelist," 14 entries, best Mr Demetrius J. Owen, Llanbrynmair. Soprano solo, Golomen Wen out of the three chosen to appear on the stage, Miss Frances Lewis was adjudged the best. Duett, 11 Y ddauarwr," Mr Richard Jones, Llan- frothen, and Mr Erfvl Watkins, Machynlleth. Recitation, Robert Wynn yn shafio," from Gwen Thomas," Miss Richards. Machynlleth. Part singing, Nant a'r blodeuyn," Maglona Party, conducted by Mr J. O. Williams. Baritone solo, "Milwr clwyfcdig." 15 entries, three chosen to appear on the stage; prize awarded to Mr Richard Jones. Llanfrothen. Song, "Ganrif newydd," best, Mr J. Rees Morgan, Llanerfyl, Welshpool. Male voiced competition, Cydgan y Pererinion" (Pilgrims' Chorus) (Dr. Parry), two parties com- peting, viz., the Idris Male Voice Party (Corris), conducted by Mr Hugh Jones, and the Machynlleth Male Voice Party, conducted by Mr J. O. Williams. The prize was awarded to the Machynlleth Party, who secured 58 marks out of a possible 60. the Corris Party being given 45 out of the same maximum.

LLANBRYNMAIR. SUDDEN DEATH.—An inquest touching the death of Ann Thomas,widow, aged sixty-two years, was held on Thursday, April 4th, at Plasy Pennant. Llanbrynmair, :before Mr :John Rowlands, district coronor. Margaret Lloyd, niece of the deceased, said her aunt died about nine a.m. on Tuesday, the 2nd April. She appeared to be in her usual health up to and preceding her death Dr Edwards had seen her on the 15th February, but she was not aware that any medicine was then administered to her. She made no complaints the previous night. About 5-30 the next morning she looked into deceased's bedroom, and not seeing her in bed con- cluded she had gone downstairs. Failing to find her there also, she returned to the bedroom, and found deceased lying on the floor. She was still dressed, but did not utter a word, and Jived for about an hour and a half afterwards. She had suffered from rheumatism, having had rheumatic fever about four years ago. -Dr Edwards, Cemmes Road, said he generally attended Mrs Thomas, and the last time be saw her was in February last, when she appeared in better health than he had previously seen her. When he arrived at the Plas on the 2nd April she was dead. From enquiries he made, he found deceased bad partaken of pork for supper the previous night. The rheumatism she ha had left no heart complication. Having regard t.) the fact that she had probably had a fit when undressing, and as she was warm when found hours after- wards, the cause of death pointed rather to apo- plexy than heart failure.—The jsry returned a verdict of Death from apoplexy."

DOLGELLEY. PERSONAT,.—We regret to understand that the Rev Hugh Roberts, Rhvdymain, is suffering from a severe attack of influenza. WHOOPJKO CorGH. Very many of the children in the town and district are suffering from the above ailment. It is of a somewhat, peculiar type. The fits of coughing are of the ordinary kind, but in most cases the whoop is almost or entireiv absent, and it is feared another name will have to be added to the long list of "ills which flesh is heir to." In some quarters it has been paradoxically designated "the whooping-cough without the whoop VESTRY.-The annual Easter Vestry was held in the Shire Hall, Dolgelley, yesterday. The Rector (the Rev John Lloyd), who was in the chair, nomi- nated as his warden for the ensuing year Mr Richard Williams, Argoed, and on the motion of Mr Humphrey Owen, seconded by Mr Owen Jones, Mr Owen Thomas, Garthmaelan, was unanimously re-elected parish warden. The Rector also nominated fourteen sidesmen to assist the wardens. EASTER.—Easter is always a very quiet time at Dolgelley, and so it was this year. There was a great influx of our voung men and women to spend Easter at home, and large crowds met every train on Thursday and Saturday, and Welcome home and other suitable greetings were heard on all hands. The only special meeting held was the annual meet- ing of the V> esleyans. In former years it used to be in the form of an eisteddfod. This year it was more of a social gathering, with a few musical competi- tions during the evening. FREE CHURCH COXIERKNCE.—A meeting of the I exec Hive was held on Thursday evening last tocom- plete the arrangements for the Conference which is to beheld here next Wednesday. It was decided to se:id an invitation to the Free Churches in the sur- r Mir ding districts to send representatives to the Con- ference. A strong representation is expected from all the Councils throughout, North Wales The Chair- man of the meeting will be the Rev. Evan Jones, Carnarvon, and the speakers will he the Revs. D Oliver, Holywell; R. Jones, Rhos: Dr. Abel J Parrv and Messrs. Edward Rees, J.p.. Machvnlletb •' and Francis Minn Co1 wyn Ray. The evening meetiu" dwelhbhlae t. Tabernacl. THE DRUIDS.-rf)e annual balance sheet of the Oswestry Equalised District of the Order of Druids nas just been published. Although somewhat belated ,"°St eJ19ouraging report, and shows that the cier is making great progress in the district. mnrinfni'ex>oQor o238 were added t0 its membership T ndU ti j tlld to lts capital. The Meii-ion 0 vL 1 -le V the year stood fourth in point of membership, haying increased 18 during the vear. nee the beginning of this year a large number have been admitted, and the prospects of the Lodge are brighter than ever. The juvenile branch is also steadily increasing, and this augurs well for the future of the parent lodge. ANxrAL TREAT.—The annual tea of the Band of Hope in connection with the English Presbyterian Church was held on Wednesday last week. The ioiiowing lady members presided at the tables in the afternoon: Mrs (Dr) Hugh Jones and Miss Jones, Llysmynach Mrs Morris, Moel View, and Mrs E. W. Evans, Prondriion Miss Davies, Bridge Street, and Miss Smith I'pperfield Street; Mrs and Miss Brodie, Bethel House: Miss Prichard and Miss Mary Parry. In the evening a meeting was held under the- presidency of Mr E. W. Evans, and conducted by Mr. John Brodie. Songs were given by Miss Blodwen Williams, Miss Blodwen Davis, and H. L. Owen, and lecitations by Misses Blodwen Davis and Maggie Brodie. A vote of thanks was accorded to the ladies for their services in connection with the tea, on the motion of the Chairman, seconded by Mr R. Guthrie Jones. At the close of the meeting oranges were dis- tributed among the children by Mr and Mrs E. W. Evans. RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL. The ordinary meeting of the above council was held at the Sbire Hall, Dolgelley, on Saturday,when there were present, Mr John Evans. Barmouth (chairman) presiding; Messrs Cadwaladr Roberts,. Llangelynin; Robert Hughes and Howell Pugh, Llanfachreth Owen Jones, Llanvnaawddwy; Morris G.Williams, Llanenddwyn Eljis Williams, Llan- aber; John Roberts, Brithdir and Isla wrdref; J. Pugh Jones. Corris with Mr W. R. Davies (clerk) W. R. Richardson (assistant clerk). Dr Hugh Jones (medical officer), and William Jones (inspector). LLANEGUTN WATER SUPPLY. The Clerk said that this matter wn to be con- sidered at the next meeting of the Parish Council and pending a communication from that council, consideration was deferred. LLWYNGWHIL WATER SUPPLY. The Clerk reported that the commitico appointed to meet. Mr Ansell in regard to his ciaim for £50 annually as compensation for injury that he con- sidered would be done to his property at Lhvyngwril by the water supply scheme had seen him at Barmouth. The engineer had failed to attend. but :Iiis clerk was present, and answered every question that was asked of him. They pointed out clearly to Mr Ansell that in the Cov.rwil's opinion but very little injury would be done to his property by the scheme. The matter was adjourned for a fortnight. Mr Cadwaladr Roberts said there one point which he wished to make clear with regard to this scheme. There had been a lot of talking in his parish about this scheme, that the Council had been very slow with it, and had been accused of being lazy. Some of the parishioners also wanted it to be made a water district. That had been tried some years ago, but had been rejected bv the Local Government Board. The Clerk corroborated Mr Roberts' statement with regard to the Local Government, Board. Mr Roberts asked the Clerk whether they had power to raise the water rent, and the Clerk replied in the aiffrmative. The Chairman explained that what Mr Roberts meant was to make it a water district. If the Council would not get a water supply for Llwyn- gwril, the Local Government Board would be sure toprovide it,which would cost £ 100 more. It was the same at Harlech; if the Penrhydeudraeth Council would not provide water for Harlech, extra expense would be incurred through the Local Government Board taking the matter up. I FAIRBOURNE IMPROVEMENTS. Mr Haversham, engineer to the Fairbourne Lighting Company, appeared before the Council, Z, and applied for their assistance in providing electric light for Fairbourne. He submitted apian of the scheme, but said that, as the scheme was not a large one, no provisional order would be required at present, but in case such an order would be required at some future time, he hoped the Council would not oppose him. He should like one or two of the members to visit the place at the beginning of the week, when he could explain the scheme to them in detail. The electric light would be generated by a stream. If the Council assisted him in getting the electric light, he in return would help them in providing water supply. The Medical Officer asked if there was any farm or cowshed or anything of a like nature on the watershed. Mr Haversham said there was a farm at the top, but he could not say whether the farm emptied its drains into the stream. The great drawback to his scheme was the small supply of current for the lighting. The Clerk then said that Mr Haversham asked two things, viz. (1) that the Council would not oppose him should a provisional order be required at any time, and (2) to help him to get the electric light and in return he would help them in the water supply. Mr Haversham then withdrew. Mr Cadwaladr Roberts thought the best they could do would be to appoint a small committee to visit the place, that the Council could know exactly what was asked of them, and then they could proceed. He thought the Council would have no hesitation in granting the first request, as they would all like to see Fairbourne supplied with electric light. He, therefore, proposed that they grant the first request, and that one or two members should visit Lhe plae,efore they grant the second. After some further discussion it was decided to inform Mr Haversham that the Council could not send a committee, as there were difficulties in the way. CORRESPONDENCE. A letter was received from Mr Ansell, Barmouth, stating that he had consulted with his solicitors, Messrs Jones and Casson, Portmadoc, with regard to his claim for compensation in connection with the Llwyngwril water supply scheme, and asking the Council, should they have any communication to send on the matter, to address it to his solicitors. This matter was left to the Committee that met Mr Ansell at Barmouth. MEDICAL OFFICER'S REPORT. Dr Hugh Jones reported that on the 16th of March be examined Pantycae, in the parish of Celynin. The sleeping rooms upstairs have no ceilings, and the roof above is so defective in some parts as to allow light to be seen through it. The floor of the ground storey is defective, and the dairy has no ventilation, as the window is not made to open. The back walls are in contact with the soil to some height, and the want of eaves- troughs contributes to make the house still more unwholesome. A case of erysipelas had beerk notified to him in Llechfraith, in the parish of Llanaber. The bedrooms at this place also are without ceilings or fireplaces, and have only a sky- light for light and ventilation. The floor is bad. and there are no eaves-troughs. Another case of the same disease occurred at the Bungalow, near Barmouth Junction in the parish of Celynin. The disease was idiopathic in character, and there was nothing in the condition of the surroundings to account for its appearance. A case of diphtheria has occurred at Penmaenpool, the :patient having come into the district suffering from the disease. A case of measles has occurred at Wenallt, in the parish of Brithdir and Islaw'rdref, and another at Wern, in the parish of Llanfihangel-y-Pennant, and in all of these the usual precautions have been adopted. The report was adopted, three months being given to the owner of Tanycae to complete the necessary alterations. TENDERS. Five tenders had been received for printing the Medical Officer's annual report (Welsh and English), and that of Mr E. W. Evans, Dolgelley, for £7 was accepted. Six tenders for the laying of the Llanbedr sewers were received, viz., William Jones, Penrhyn, £ 62 Os Od; E. Williams, Harlech, £66 10s Od; Jonathan Smith, Dolgelley, £62 6s Od; Edward Ellis, Gorphwysfa, Harlech, £ 60 lis 6d; Edward Williams, Llanbedr, £53 5s Od; and Lewis Jones, Dyffryn, £65 Os Od. The tender of Mr E. Williams,'Llanbedr, was accepted. Four tenders were received for the Llwyngwril drains, viz., Edward Evans. £ 28; John Lloyd, Llwyngwril. P,33 10s: Edward Jones, Llwyngwril, £ 26 12s 6d; and Griffith Griffiths, Llwyngwril, £39. The tender of Mr. Edward Jones was accepted. LETTER FROM THE KING. A letter was received from his Majesty the King acknowledging the Council letter congratulating him on his accession to t.bthroe. VOTE OF THAXKS. This being the last meeting of the old Council.' Mr. Ellis IVillial-,is. Llanaber. proposed a vote of thanks to Mr. John Evans, their chairman, for so ably presiding at their meetings during the last t,N-elve months. The Chairman--acknowledged in suitable terms, and added that the Council would be sorry to lose ATi- Ellis illiams, who had not been re-elected a n e nber. T.ie Chairman was unanimously re-appointed a l governor to i-cpresent the Rural District Covincil on the Court of Governors of the University College of North Wales.

LLAPNDYSSUL. EISTEDDFOD.—The annual eisteddfod was held on Good Friday at the Porth Assembly Rooms under the conductorship of the Rev. D. Egwys Jones. There was a crowded attendance at both meetings. which were presided over by the Revs. E. D. Phillips. Penybont, and T. Arthur Thomas. Cerdin Villa. The adjudicators were :—Music, Mr Timothy Richards, Lampeter; poetry, Mr T. J. Thomas, B.Sc., County School, Merthyr essays, Rev. T. A. Thomas; translations, Revs E. Phillips and E. Egwys Jones recitations, Revs T. A. Thomas and D. Egwys Jones art, Mrs Davies, Post Office; Mrs Williams, The Tonn Mrs Davies, Albion; Miss Jones, Richmond Villa, and Miss Davies. The Alma; and Messrs D. Davies. architect, Penrhiwllan, and R. Jones, Pen- gwyn Smithy. The duties of treasurer and secretary were carried out most satisfactorily by Mr Enoch Jones, Pontwelly, and Mr Den Jenkins, Gomerian Press, respectively, while Miss Jane Thomas, Clifton- Terrace, acted as accompanist. AFTERNOON MEETING. The afternoon meeting was presided over by the Rev E. D. Phillips, whilst the Rev Egwys Jones conducted in a very humorous manner. The Eisteddfod song was sung by the Kev Artilur Thomas. The following is a list of awards:- Prize Bags, 1 Miss Isaac Davies, Marble-terrace. The adjudicators also awarded a similar prize to Miss Thomas, King-street. Solo for girls under 16 years of age, Er mewn tloty heb un fam," prize divided between Hannah M. and M. J. Davies, Wijnd-street. Half set of Hackney shoes, 1 Evan Rees, Llan- wenog. Trio, Y tri llanc," Mr W It D Jenkins and party. Contralto solo, "Hen gadair fawr fy mam," Miss Elizabeth Jones, High-street. Pair of Cycling Stockings, hand made, natural y brown, 1 Miss Reynolds," who did not respond. Solo Tenor, Chwiflo'r cadach gwyn," to those who had never won a prize before, 1 Evan Lewis, Tregroes. Prose, eight verses on Gwarchae Mafeking," 1 J fydu Jones, Cilie. Essay on Yr ugeinfed ganrif; rhagolygon Cymru," 1 W J Jones, Mona House. Translation from English to Welsh, The present age," 1 Enterprise," whose name did not transpire. Recitation for children under 14 years of age, "Dafydd a Sion a'r Ustus," 1 David Evans, Pantglas, Bwlcliygroes. Chief Choral (not less than 30 in number), Yr Haf," 1 Pencader choir, conducted by Alr D. Davies, Quarry. This portion of the Eisteddfod concluded with the singing of God save the King." EVENING MEETING The Rev T. Arthur Thomas, presided over the evening meeting. The Eisteddfod song was sung by Miss Close. The following were the awards :— Best Stick, 1 Evan Davies, Marble-terrace. Solo for boys under 16 years of age, Hen Cymru fy ngwlad," 1 Ricey Griffiths, Blaencerdinfach. Freehand drawing for children under fifteen years of age, 1 D. J. Jones, Lincoln-street. Letter from a friend to a soldier on the veldt, 1 Jonathan," whose name did not transpire. Ladies' choir, not less than twelve members, "Difyrweh y Tylwyth Teg," Mari a'i chwmni," conducted by Miss Davies, Parkyffynon. Translation from Welsh to English, Cartref yr Ymfudwr, 1 Mr T R Thomas, Pontshan Board School. Baritone solo, for those who have not won a prize before, "Pinacl Anrhydedd," 1 Mr Dick Jones, Pengroigwen. Ode. Y Bidog," Mr J Tydu Jones, Cilie. Duett, tenor and bass, Y Ddeilen a'r Lili," Messrs W R Jenkins and William Evans, Llandy- ssil. Prose, 100 lines on Yr hen Ganrif," 1 William Evans (Gwilym Myrddin) Ammanford. Children's choir, not less than twenty-five in number and under sixteen years of age, Noah yn yr Arch," 1 Llandyssil, conducted by Mr Tom Jones. Soprano solo, Hen iaith fy Mam," 1 Mrs Jane Jones, Gilfach Mills, Drefacb. Male voice party, not under sixteen in number, I ddringo Plinlumon," 1 Pencader choir, conducted by Mr Sam Davies, Grammar School. Baritone solo, Gwlad fy Nghalon," 1 Mr Dick Jones, Pengraigwen. Solo, for a boy or girl under ten years of age, Mtfe'r udgorn yn galw," 1 divided between Jennie Jones, Cilgryn-row and Mr J Davies, Wind-street; 2 Tudor Jones, Pontwelly. Recitation, Arwertbiant y Caelthwas," 1 Thos Davies, Chestnut Mills; 2, David Evans, Pantglas, Bwlchygroes. Quartette, In this Hour of Softened Splendour." prize divided between Mr W R D Jenkins. Llandy- ssil, and party and Mr Ben Davies, Drefach, and Party. Tenor solo, Y Llong a'r Goleudy," 1 Mr Tom Jones, Troedrhiwfer, Pencader. A vote of thanks having been given to the ad- judicators and officials, the singing of Hen Wlad fy Nbadau" terminated a very successful meeting.

YSTUMTUEN. CYFARFOD CHWARTEROL Y WESLEY AID.—Dydd Sadwrn, Ebrill 6ed, cynhaliwyd hwn yn Mynydd Bach, o dan lywyddiaeth y Parch R. W. Jones, arolygwr y gylchdaitb. 0 bob un o'r pedwar cyfarfodydd a gynhelir yn ystod y flwyddyn, hwn, ar amrai gyfrifon, ydyw y pwysicaf. Cynwysa y gylchdaith chwech o eglwysi. Cynrychiolid pump o honynt yn dda, ond neb o Bethel, Cwmrheidol. Yr oedd yr bin yn angbyffredin o wlawog. Dech- reuwyd trwy weddi gan Mr J. R. Williams, pregeth- wr, Ystumtuen. Wedi i'r Ysgrifenydd, Mr Edward Jones, Ponterwyd, ddarllen cofnodion y cyfarfod blaenorol, ac i'r rhai hyny gael eu cadarnbau, gwynebwyd ar y gwaith ydoedd i'w gyflawni. Daeth y cyfrifon aelodaeth a'r cyfrifon arianol i mewn o bob lie, ond o Bethel, a hynv vn foddhaol. Etholwyd Mr D. Davies, Cenant Cnwch Coch, fel cynrychiolydd ychwanegol i'r Cyfarfod Talaethol. Ac os metha y ddau oruchwyliwr, Mri Thomas Owen, Goginan, a Thomas Morgan, Pontrhydygroes, fyned i'r cvfarfod hwnw, bydd Mri Edward Jones, Ponterwyd, a Thomas Hughes, Pontrhydvgroes, i fyned yn eu lie; ac felly Mr Griffith Williams yn lie Mr D. Davies. Penderfynwyd fod y gylchdaith yn talu treuliau y cvnrycbiolwyr lleyg-ol i'r Cyfar- fod Talaethol o hyn allan. Rhoddwyd sylw helaeth i symudiad mawr y Miliwn Ginis yn ei berthynas a'r gylchdaith, a phasiwyd fod y cyfar- fod hwn yn taer ddymuno ar i bawb dalu eu haddewidion yn fuan, a hefyd gynorthwyo y plant i gasglu pob i swllt yn ychwanegol at yr un symud- iad, fel y byddant drwy hyny mewn ffordd i gael eu hanrhegu a medals heirdd a ddarparwvd iddynt. Rboddwyd sylw i gynllun arbenig a gynygir gan bwyllgor neillduol yn y cyfundeb er mwyhau cyflogau y gweinidogion. Wedi dadleuaeth frwd a bywiog, penderfynwyd nad yw y cyfarfod yn gallu gweled ei ffordd yn glir am y presenol i gymer- adwyo y cynllun. Pasiwyd fod gwahoddiad un- frydol i'r Paich J. E. Thomas, Pontrhydygroes, i aros yn y gylchdaith am flwyddyn arall, a chyd- syniodd yntau. Yna cadarnhawyd y gwahoddiad a basiwyd bron yn unfrydol yn y cyfarfod blaenorol i'r Parch A. Colin Pearce, Llanidloes, ddyfod yn olynydd i'r Parch R. W. Jones fel arolygwr y gylchdaith, ond nid oedd y cyfarfod o dipyn yn unfrydol o blaid y cadarnhad. Yn ngwyneb cais a ddaeth i wasgu ar Pontrhydygroes i gymeryd gweinidog priod, penderfynwyd nad yw y gylch- daith yn add fed i hyny. Gan fod y Mri Enoch Jones, Pontrhydygroes, a W. T. Williams, Cnwcb Coch, yn ymgeiswyr am y weinidogaeth. arholwyd hwynt gan y Llywydd, Yna cymeradwvwyd y cyntaf gvda 13 o bleidleisiau, 5 heb bleidleisio: ac anghymeradwywyd yr olaf, gan nad oedd ond 8 o bleidleisiau o'i blaid, a 10 heb bleidleisio. Er hyny cafodd anogaeth y cyfarfod i ymroi i gym- wyso ei hunan am flwyddyn arall. Yna terfyr.wyd cyfarfod brwdfrydig, maitb, a phwysig gyda'r fendith aposrolaidd gan y Llywydd. EISTEDDFOD.—Maeyn hysbys eisioesichdarllen- wyr fod yr Eisteddfod Ystumtuen i'w obynal ar yr 16eg o Awst nesaf. Mae y rhaglen allan o wasg swyddfa y -1 Welsh Gazette," ac o ran yr allanol o honi, y mae yn ddangoseg o lendid a destlusrwydd. Mae ynddi chwech o adranau. yn cynwys, cydrhyng- ddynt, 30ain o wabanol destynan. A rhaid cyd- nabod fod y testynau hyn, yn gyffredinol, ynuchel- rvw. chwaethus, ac at-dyniadol. Rhoddir yn ymyl E22 mewn fwobrwyon. Felly cynwysa y rhaglen nrlwy angyffredin o helaeth adymanol ercynal dau cyfarfodydd pwysig. Hefyd y mae yn arerraffedig ar y rhaglen dau adroddiad rhagorol, a gwobrwyon campus am danynt. Bydd gwi andaw y rhai hyn yn unig yn ddigon o treat" i'r neb a ddelo i'r eistedd- fod. Bu y pwyllgor yn ddigon doeth i anwvbyddu 1) a threuliau er mwvn sicrhau beirniaid o afieedd uwchlaw amheuaeth i glorianu. Wele yr enwau :—Mr David Evans, Mus. Bac., Oxon., Llun- dain: Parch T. J. Pritchard, (Glan Dvfi); Mr F. De n.:I1. Madame De Bal, a Mr Robert Welbonx, Bron- eastell: Miss Owen, Pontrhydygroes; Mr John Jones, Pontarfynaeh. Yr Arweinydd fydo Glan Dvfi. Cyflenwad digonol o'r rhaglen gan yr yssrrif- envdd, Sir J. Morgan lirynneuioe. istumtnen, Pont- erwyd, R.S.O., Aberystwyth. Y rhagolygon yn wir addawol.