The Cambrian News and Merionethshire Standard

HUNTING APPOINTMENTS, [WEATHER PEEMITTING.] The Tanat Side Harriers will meet on Friday, February 12 Llanymynech Tuesday, February 16 Pool Quay Sataaiay, February 30 .Morton Bridge At 11 a.m. The Marquess of Londonderry s Barriers will meet on Saturday, February 13 .Penrhyn Dovey Monday, February 15 Rhosdyrnog At 10 o'clock. The North Montgomery Harriers will meet on Saturday, February 13 .Trefoanrey Wednesday, Fe))rmarv 17 Tynybwlch At 11 o'clock. The Carnarvon Harriers will meet on Monday, February 15 Clynnog Thursday, February 18 .Bodrual Gate At 11.30 Sir W. W. Wynn's Hounds will meet on Saturday, February lc Green Dragon Monday, February 15 Gobowen Station Tuesday, February 16 Erddig Friday, February 19 Edge Green Saturday, February 20 Ightfield At 10.30.

BALA CONCERT.—An amateur concert was held at the National School on Tuesday, Feb 9. The following was the programme —Pianoforte solo, Abyssinian expedition,' Mrs LI. Jones; glee, Who will o'er the downs so free,' the Choir song, Miss Wil- liams song, I Have faith in one another,' Mr Anwyl; comic song, Mr Attwftll; song, Ysgrifenwch un llythyr i mi,' Miss Davies; so"g and chorus,' Boed Yspryd ein Cyniadau,' Mr LI. Jones; song. Tha Chair-mender,' Mr Phillips; Welsh song, Yn iach i ti C)f-viiiru,' Miss Jones song, The treasures of the deep,' Mr Williams comic song, 'Under the sea,' Mr Parmeter; pianoforte solo, 'The Fritz galop,' Mrs Ll. Jones; song, Miss Williams; song and chorus, I Cartref,' Mr LI. Jones; song, Mr Roberts; song, 'Silver chimes,' Miss Davies; pianoforte solo, Pen Rk wv, Mrs Hojl >; song, 'The village blacksmith,' Mr Wil- liams Welsh sciig, I Y I)eryii Pur,' Miss Jones; comic soug, Mr Parmeter; SOJJ Illhl chorus,' Come to my mountain home, love, Mr Phillips; comic song, Mr Attwell finale, 'God save the Queen." PETTY SESSIONS.—Before W. P. Jones, and R. J. Ll. Price, E(lrs.. Trespass in Pursuit of Game.— John Davies, Thomas Jones and Evan Davies, were chargod by Robert Ed- wards' game watcher in the employ of Mr John Jones, Vronddcrw, with this offence. All the defendants pleaded guilty, and were fined 30., and costs, SATURDAY," FEB. 6TH, 1875.—Before O. Richards, andR. S. Parry, Esqrs. Drunk. —Ellis Roberts, Llandderfel, was charged by P.C. W. wi, h being drunk and riotous on the 27th Jan. and was fv-.ed Us. and costs. Refusing to Quit.—Thomas Hughes was charged by tne same officer with refusing to quit the Cross Keys, at Vall- dderiel, on the 23rd Jan.—The offence was proved, and defendant fined 10s., and costs. TUESDAY, FEB. 9.Before O. Richards, Esq. Drunk.—Christmas Jones, a native of WrExham, wols charged by P.C. Evans, Bala, with being drunk and in- capable on the previous night. The latter found de en- dant lying on the ground in Aran-lane, helplessly (hunk. Being informed that he had no lodging^to go to, he locked him up—He was fined 5s., and costs; in default taken to I D ilgelley gaol for seven days.

ABERYSTWYTH NAVIGATION.—We are glad to hear that Edward Jones, Lower Portland-street, son of Mr Edward Jones, Rheidol Place, has passed his examination at Dublin as Master in the Foreign Trade. He wail pupil of Mr Lewis Roderick's,of this town. LEGAL. Mr R D. Gilbertion has passed his inter. mediate examination at the Law Institution. A LAUNCH.—Oe Tuesday morning, a little after nise o'clock, a large vessel named the Lady Pryse was launched from Mr Thomas Jones's shipyard. The vessel is intended for Mr Jones's own trade, and was christened by his eldest daughter, in the presence of a large assemblage. The Lady Pryse was plentifully decorated with fltgg, ad also were other ships in the harbour, and as is always the case on occasions of this kind a good deal of interest was manifested by the sea-faring pirt of the population in the new ship, which took the water without any difficulty, and was soon moved alongside the quay wall, where sha will remain until her fittings are sompiete. ENGLISH WESLKYAN CHAPEL.—A service of sacred song was given by this choir in the chapel on Wednesday even- ing, February 10th, accompanied with disolving views il- lustrative of Christiana and her children. There was a good audience, and the entertainment was greatly enjoyed. The reader was the Rav J. Pearce, conductor of the choir, Mr G. Smith, to whom great praise is due, and his success was very marked the views were exhibited by Mr J. Ellis, and were greatly admired. ASSESSMENT COMMITTEE.—A meeting of the Assessment Committee was held in the Town Hall, on Monday, Feb. 8th, Mr H. C. Fryer, vice-chairman, presiding. The com- mittee proceeded to examine the new valuation lists pre- pared for Llanycbaiarn, Llanilar, Broneastelian, Cynnill- mawr, Tyrynaynach, and Llaufihangel Upper. During the examination of the first list (Llanychaiarn) a long discus- sisn took place, as how best to arrive at an equitable valua- tion of woodlands and sporting rights; and as to the defini. tions of the rating Act respecting those properties. The committee made several alterations in the lists, which had been prepared by the overseers, and the gross estimated rental of the woodlands and sporting rights were allowed to remain as follows:—Woodlands, from Is. to 10s. per acre (with a few exceptions) according to the nature of the soil; right of sporting (game) from Id. to 6d. per acre upon open land; and from 6d. to Is. 6d. on woodlands or preserves. There were also a few exceptions to this rule. The com- mittee intend to examine all the lists for the parishes in- I cluded in the union, before finally settling and approving any, so that the lists, which were examined on Monday, are liable to be again altered and amended, the object being to ascertain the manner in which all the lists have been pre- pared, and the opinion of the overseers of the several parishes. The corn uittee were of opinion that, shortly, the new Rating Act will be mote clearly defined or interpreted. As the gross estimated rental of mines, included in the lists, was the actual amount of dues or royalty payable by the lessees during the last year, as'required by the Act, no ques- tion was raided, and the lists respecting mines were allowed to stand as presented by the overseers. The amount of dues paid in respect of two mines in the parish of Llan- fihangel Upper, exceeded Y,1,000, that being equal to the valuation of certain two parishes, taken together, in the union. The committee will again meet on Saturday (to- morrow), when the valuation lists of seven other parishes will be considered. PUBLIC LIBRARY ENTERTAINMENT.—One of the most in- teresting of these entertainments was given in the Terr- perance Hall, on Tuesday evening, February 9th, after a postponement from the previous week. The Rev. T. C. Edwards, M.A., took the chair; and the entertainment was excellently sustained by Miss Kate Rees and Miss Mary Jones, accompanists, Professor Parry, Professors Grimley and Angus, and the students of music from the University College. The programme, which was preceded by a few words by the chairman, commenced with one of Professor Parry's compositions, "Ffarweli ti, (tymru fiid," sung on Tuesday evening for the first time, with ability, by the students of music. Although possessing several pas- sages of merit, the glee cannot be said to be anything striking, Mr 0. T. Williams read remarkably well, and was loudly applauded. Miss Cordelia Edwards and Mr Wiiliams sang the duet from the opera of "II Trovatore with credit to themselves. Professor Grimley said he was about to read, a very simple story, named The Em- peror's new clothes," a story with a fine moral to it, so fine indeed that the auaience must be attentive or they would miss it. The reading was highly amusing, aLd Professor Grimley was successful in describing the wonderful new clothes, which was to reveal all persons not fit for the offices they filled, or who were very stupid." The dialogue between Messrs T. Z. Jones and J. H. Jones was consid- erably over-acted; the effect produced by the latter gentle- man's left arm, which had very much the appearance of a pump handle during the acting of the whole tragedy, and other dramatic contortions, assuming a ludi- crous aspect painfully detrimental to the seriousness of the dialogue. "The reapers and the flowers," by Miss Williams, of Cardiff, sung with great taste and sweetness, but slightly out of tune in the high notes, was deservedly encored. The blind girl" was given in response. Professor Angus read too fast, and without expression; and it is very d ubtful, in justice to Macaulay, whether any person has the right to publicly read his Horatius," without standing some chauce of doing it the credit it so richly deserves. Professor Parry's Italian song was enthusiastically encored; aud a song in English was afterwards given. The programme was brought to an end by another of Professor P airy'a compositions, "An American sleighing song." The composer seems to have caught the merry jingle of the sleigh bells and the freshness of a morning's <> sleighing, and to have transferred both to paper in the shape of crotchets and quavers, which the students of music expressed in a suitable manner on this evening. The programme was as follows:— Address, by the Chairman; prize glee, Ffarwel i ti, Gymru fad,' Students of Music; duet, Flow gentle Dava,' Messrs Edwards and Davies; reading, 'Selection,' Mr O. T. Williams; ballad, 'The noble boy of truth,' composed and sung by Professor Parry; duet, From the opera of 'Tro- vatore,' Miss Cordelia Edwards and Mr Williams, Car- narvon reading, The Emperor's New Clothes,' Professor Grimley; scena, The pleasure boat of Niagara,'Mr R. C. Jenkins; dialogue, Venice preserved, I Messrs T. Z. Jon s and J. H. Jones; piano solo, 'The Druids'March,' com- posed and performed by Professor Parry; song, I The reapers and the flowers,' Miss Williams, Cardiff; reading, Horatius,' Professor Angus; buffo song, The barber,' (in Italian) Professor Parry; giee, An American sleighing lee' The Students of Music. Mr Griffith Jones proposed a vote of thanks to the Chairman for presiding; the reso- lution was seconded by the Rev. T. E. Wdliams, and enthu- siastically carried. A vote of thanks were also given to Professor Parry, and Professors Grimley and Angus, and others who took part in the entertainment, LECTURE.—On Friday evening, Feb. 5tb, a lecture was given by the Rev. E. ti. Evans, of Carnarvon, in the Tem- perance Hall, on Dr Livingtone." There was a large at- tendance and the Rev. T. A. Penry presided, who intro- duced the lecturer in a few explanatory words as to the object of the lecture. The lecturer dealt with the life of the great missionary in several aspects and enforced some good lessons in an eloquent way. The audience were both amused and instructed, and infr Evans's visit cannot fail to have brought lectures into better odour in the town. COUXTY COURT, THURSDAY, FEB, lITH.-Before Homerskam Cox, Esq., judge. johnTannar v. Anne Edivards.-This was a judgment sum- mons for X36, borrowed money, and defendant, who kept a shop, said she sold about a pound's worth of goods in a week. She said the money had been borrowed perhaps ten years ago by her husband, when she was in a better position than at present.-His Honour said she must pay 10s. a month. This decision seemed to arouse the whole of the parties interested, and Mrs Taoaar, the wife of the plaintiff, conducted herself in tl^e lnMtttrtrageous f-shion, and was told that if sbe did not the would be put out of the court. Sha etill persjj^Kal&ing, and did her utmost to spoil her cise.—Aftey his Honour said the defenaaut iiiu.pt pay 5~. could in future be shown that the defendant waS^HIKo^By more, an application might be made to him to increase the °rThe Court will be continued to-day (Friday).

LLANDYSSUL TIIE GRAMMAR SCHOOL.—Mr Thomas Bowen, a pupil at this has been admitted, after a successful examination, to the S«orTrlin?ng College. Mr Thomas Tnomas, of Ab-rbran, nntil lately ulsa a pupd at this sell :ol, has be^n similarly s,uc- "K ful At the Christmas exammntion there were sixt> candi- dates of whom twenty-eight only have been admitted.

LAMPETER EISTEDDFOD.—We are glad to have to state that Mr Tnglis Jones, and Mr Joseph Henton, of Derry Ormond, are subscribers of £ 5 each to the funds of the Eisteddfod. VESTRY.—On Thursday, Ftb. 11, a vestry was held at the Black Lion, for the purpose of considering the second notice of the Education Department as to the deficiency in the school accommodation in this parish. The resolutions of the vestry will appear next week. KETGRN OF Mu. AND MKS Ev-t-Ns.-On Wednesday evening, Feb. 3rd, Mr Roderick Evans, chemist of this town and his bride arrived home from their wedding tour and met with a hearty reception. On their arrival in the town the cheering of the crowd was most enthusiastic. There was also a grand display of fireworks, with other de- mi nstrations of joy. FMR3.— Sant Silin fach fsir was held in this town on Saturday, Feb. 6. The show of cattle wa, mach larger than usual, and there was a very brisk sale. Sant Silin fawt fair, which was held at Crib:n. near this town, on Monday, Feb. 8, was also well attended, and a great number of fat cattle changed hands. FXKE.—On Friday morning, Feb. 5, a fire broke out M the premises of Mr Roderick bvaus. chemist. The alarm beiug given, the St. David's College tire engine and a goodly army of the students were in a few minutes on tile spot. A!tr very vigorous efforts the tire was brought under, but not before the whole of the warehouse, kitchen, and consulting room had been entirely destroyed. The tIre appears to have originated fn the warehouse, where there was a very large quantity of oil and other combustibles. The cause of the tire is unknown. Mr Evans had only returned from his Wtd- ding tour the night before the fire. MARRIAGE.—'On Tuesday, Feb. 9, the marriage of the Rev. Philip William Green, B.A., Vicar of Llansadurn and Llanwrda, with Miss Jane Evan-, only daughter of Mr Edward Evans, of Whitehall, in this town, was solemnized at the parish church. The ceremory wa, solemnized by the Rev. John Piice, Rtctor of L'anwyddelan, uncle of the briJe, usdsted by the Very R:v. the Dean of_ St. Davids, and the Rev. Evan Evn^s, vicar of Llangeitho. The sacred edifice was crowded with the friends and rela- tives of the bride. After the ceremony the wedding par'.y sat down to a breakfast of the most itche che description. The newly married couple left by the 10.10 a.m. train, on their vtedoiu., tgur. PRESENTATION TO MR WILLIAM BROAD. Our read-rs in L^mpetec and the d.acrid; ale well a(- quainted with the claims of ilr LroaJ as a public pQan} a> (J if he hid no other claim to the good 0f the public than bb- efforts id t 'e I ,if horStS in the l district, that would be sufficient, but as the chairman pointed out on Wednesday evening, be has always been the first both with his presence and money in supporting public movements. When it was known that he had finally decided to remove to Carmarthen his friends re- solved to present him with some token of thtu esteem, a committee was formed, and in a short time upwards of thirty pounds was collected, and with this snm a splendid gold watch was purchased, and a mass;ve chain of the same material, and on Wednesday evening were pre- sented at a dinner held at the Castle Hotel. The watch bore the following inscription:—" Presented to Mr Wil- liam Broad, by his friends at Lampeter, upon his departure from amongst them.—February, 1875. Mr Benjamin Davies, of the Castle Hotel, had made ample provision tor the guests, and in addition to roast and boiled there were puddings and pies and other good things in profusion, and tha following were among those who sat down.- Air William Broad, Carmarthen, Mr Cotterell, Derry Ormond, Mr Davies, Velindre, Mr Rees, Velindre, Mr Evans, surgeon, Mr David Lloyd, draper, Mr Evans, Medical Hall, Mr David Thomas, Gellewil, Mr Davies, Rallt Goch, Mr Jeakin Davies, printer, Mr Wm. Jones, Henbont, Mr Samuel Davies, jeweller, Mr Mor- gans, Royal George, Mr David Davies, Queen's Arms, Mr Morgan, excise officer, Mr Sturdy, Mr Cousin, Mr Rees, Laiupeter, Mr Pryce, The Fountain, Mr Symes, bailiff, Falcondale, Mr Jones, Llwynial, Mr Evans, Brvnraadog'. Mr Rees Davies, Mr Jones, coal merchant, Lampeter, Mr J. Davies, Penybant. Mt Evans, surgeon, presided, and Mr Davies, of Velin- dre, occupied the vice-chair. After the cloth had been removed, The CHAIRMAN said the chief business they had before them that evening was to present a gold watch and chain to their friend Mr William Broad. He (the chairman) was proud to be ia the position he occupied thar. night to pre- sent a gold watch and chain to his friend Mr Broad. He regretted the absence of the Chairman of the Committee, as he had taken a warm interest in the movement .since it was first mooted. He (the chairman) was glad to see so many of Mr Broad's friends present that evening, as it showed they appreciated what he bad done for them. Whe- ther it was in shooting, ploughing, or agricultural shows, not only was Mr Broad among the first with his presence, but also with his money, to render assistance. (Cheers.) It was in conseruence of this readiness and liberality that they were going to present him with a testimonial. (Ap- plause.) Mr Broad had left Lampeter for Carmarthen, and if he succeeded as well at Carmarthen as he had at Lampe- ter he would have no need to complain. (Cheers.) He hoped Mr Broad would not take the testimonial merely at its money value, but as a slight token of the respect of his numerous friends. (Cheers.) Might he live long to wear it, and after his death might it be handed down to his chil dren as a heirloom. (Loud cheers.) Mr BROAD Faid it afforded him great pleasure to return thanks to them for the great honour they had done him. (Cheers.) As a rule ho had plenty to say when he put in an appearance at a public gathering, but on this occasion he had considerable diffi- culty in speaking, The value of the watch and chain was great, bit he felt fifty thousand times more the good feeling which had given rise to the preentttion. (Cheers.) He had been among them nine or ten vears, and came among them a stranger. Since his first arrival at Lampeter he bad done his best to cultivate a spirit of friendship with every one, and he supposed that was the reason they had acted FO kindly towards him. (Applause.) As the Chairman had said, he (the speaker) hoped when he was no more, that the handsome present he had just received would be handed down to his children as a proof of the respect in which their father was held. (Cheers.) He was going, in fact he had gone, to Carmarthen to live, and he would do all he could there to give satisfaction to everybody. (Cheers.) He would always be glad to see any of them in his house, and they should have the best there wai in it at all times. (Cheers.) He had no more to say, but he trusted as long as life lasted he should re- member their kindness. (Cheer.) He once more thanked them for their present and for their kindness towards him. Several other speeches were made, many personal toasts were proposed, and a pleasant evening was spent, but our representa- tive was obliged to leave at nine o'clock to catch the train.

CORRESPONDENCE. GWARCHEIDWAID TREGARON. STR,—Yr wyf o dan yr anfantai3 na chefais fawr addysg erioed. Yr wyf wedl treulio fy oes i siarad a deall un iaith, ac iai chred y ddwy ieithog mor anghysurus ac anfanteisi.d yw y fath sefyllfa. Mae'n dda gau fy nghalon am yr ym- drech sydd yn y wlad i gyfranu addysg rhwng plant yr oes. 'Rwyf yn deall wrth y newyddiaduron Cymraeg fod gallu gan y Gwarcheidwaid i beri i ddosbarth neillduol o blant i gadw yn yr ysgol yn rheolaidd. Gallant orfodi plant y rhai sydd yn derbyn cynorthwy i fyned i'r ysgel, neu wrthod eu cynorthwyo. Gallant hefyd orfodi p:ant i fyned i'r ysgol dros nifer neillduol o ddyddiau yn v flwyddyn nes y b'ont yn ddeuddeg oed, neu gospi y rhai sydd yn eu hatal a'u cyflogi i weithio. Wrth wylioBwrdd Gwarcheidwaid Tregaron gallwn fejdwl mai y gyfraith yw iadw pob plentyn o afael unrhyw addysg. Nid oes yr un ymdrech yno i ollwng plant na gorfodi plant i fyned i'r ysgol. Mae'n wir fod y Bwrdd yn meddl1 y moddion i roddi y galluoedd hyn mewn gweith- rediad, ond am wneud yr ymdrech leiaf i yru plant i'r ysgol nid ydynt yn euog ohono. Ai nid annioddefol o beth yw gweled ein cynrychiolwyr yn gwastraffu ein harian i wobr. wyo segurwyr, &c., tra yn anfoddlon i wneud nn ymdrech i buro a dyrcbah: y rhai sydd yn eu gofai ? r un tylwvth yw tylodion Tregaron o ftch i zlch er's oesoedu, a'r un rhai fyddant os na wneir fwy o ymdrech i'w puro a'u dyrchafu, a meithrin ychydig mwy o hunan-barch ynddynt. Gwarcheidwaid Tregaron, a ydych yn ystyried faint o arian yr undeb ydych yn dreulio yn flynyddoi ? A ydych yn ystyried leied o ddaioni ydych yn wneud a'r arian hyny ? A ydych yn ystyritd faint o dylodion proffesedig ydych yn gefnogi !-Yr eiddoch, &c., X. Y. Z. FOX HUNTING IN THE PARISH QMKVYN.— THE HUNTERS FOILEl^B SIR,—Before the struggling forerunner tnl^^eralds the approach of the morning had succeeded in driving away the misty darkness from the mountain tops, on Saturday, Feb. 6, the piercing blast of the hunter's born sounded shrilly through the valleys, dales, and dingles of Dandyf- fryn. Our forefathers never responded to the call of Corn y giti with better spirit and promptness to repel a com- mon enemy, than the sport-loving people of this neighbour. hood did to the hunter's call to the chase on the day above mentioned. Every point of advantage was occupied by an anxious throng, who nothing daunted by tha chill of the grey mist that almost invariably dwells on these hills on winter mornings, secured their positions while it was yet dark. The farmers' pack of foxhounds began the day's work by scouring the valley from Dyffrrn.rlyncul up t) Pant y carneddi, where a fine fox was started from Craig-fawr (a celebrated haunt of Reynard's). The fox made straight- way for Trym y gelli, which he crossed in fine style with tbe hounds well together in full cry after him. After gain- ing the summit he made a detour and descended by Parse], and was evidently making for the Glandovey Railway bridge, with the intention of gaining the shelter of Hwntw's protection from his Merioneth pursuers. His relentless foes, to his terrible chagrin no doubt, had antici- pated his purpose and cut off his retreat, Fov. therefore, had to face the storm, and to his credit let it be known that h. did so in a manner worthy of himself, and gained the Gogarth woods in spite of the multitude of dogs and people. Here, again, there was no abiding city for him, tor his pursuers soon made the place untenable, and forced him to take to the clear ground He appeared to have made up his mind when quilting the wood to run for it, because he directed his course to the north-west; in that direction there was nothing;hefore him but a bare field and no favour. He had nobly out-dis- tanced the hounds when passing Penhelig Uchaf, and the fortunate spectators who had remained on Cefnrhos had a splendid view of the chase from the last-named place to C wxsafaest, below Trefeddian, where suddenly the weary animal was lost sight of. On came the bounds and the hunters, the former but little the worse for the run. Among the latter, pale faces and tottering steps indicated that the end was welcome. The dogs marked and refused to pro- ceed from a burrow in a steep place in the gl-n by the Bi of a stream. Pick-axis, spades, shovels, and every other appliance that could be found were soon in full operation to unearth the fox. The manner of death for him when once got out was eagerly discussed, and expectation was rising all the time as the process of unearthing was biing proceeded with. The task undertaken was not an easy one, for after hours of hard work it was resolved to send to Towyn and elstwhere for terriers to tackle reynard in his den. These responded to the call, and were accompanied by several gentlemen. The terriers rushed in and rushed out agaiD, but the fox did not come before or behind them. The dogs were sent in again and again still the fox remained master of the subterranean castle, and all efforts to dislodge him so far had proved fu- tile. The people, however, were determinednot to be de- prived of their prey, and once more resorted to digging, which was carried on with redoubled vigour. After a while" n more knowing huntsman than the rest put his nose into the hole, and then proclaimed to the enraged crowd that the fox was close by. A ring was formed, and bludgeons of all descrip- tions brandished, lest the fox should after all escape. Some daring fellow put his hands into the pit, and was ap- plauded. Presently the daring one uttered, with his mouth half-full of soil, Here he is but it was not a fox, only a rabbit! An old sage says that probably the f JX just entered the hole and returned, and by a smart leap feached the stream, which of course took away the scent. By quietly walking down the stream he left no scent, but all pursuers behind him. It is quite possible that this fox had heard some news that made him reluctant to be caught. Perhaps it was his brother, cousin, or friend that was caught in a trap the other day, who, after having the bone of one of his legs crushed to atoms, was turned out to run while famished before the hounds or who knows what cruel and sad tale this poor fox had heard of his ftdow that was taken higher up the country, whose captors amused themselves ay cutting the sinew of his shank, and in that slate started him off for a run before the hounds? I tell you, sir, if I w?re a fdX with four leas I would not let these fellows catch me until they should have been trained a little by some humane teachers.—I am, &c., NCTA BENE. AT YR AELDRWM," SYB,—Gwelais yn ddigwyddiadoi her-feiddiad" yr "Aeldrwm" hwnw o Dywyu, yn kawlio pwduriaeth ei englyn mewn modd liaarllug aughyffredin, mewu newyda- iadur arall. Nid wyf un acp.str yn Iiofti tori crib b?irdd ieuaac, oud er mwyn ateb cwestiynaa hWil JD fyr, (yP lie Ebilks,") tdryched eto i'r un tudalen ag yr edryctioUu o r blaen, yn ddiaui^u, oV hen YVyiie lydJ, a c ial 11 weled yr un englyn ag a wsloJd o'r blaea, ag cllv yr mi awdwr ag & welodd o'r blaen w.tho. Aeldrwm, Aeldrwm, paid a chwerwi, Tafla dy bun i'r d vr ioe:i Psnuai iibrylyadu —rrr pa (j a gj-r. n i ne > dy be ru. j S. OP W.-IA'ER i I ENGLYnt PRIODASOL. i J Lr. _K.;IS JL -blo^ai H da I yr enw Hau' I a r y fodrwy." Mae genyf finau englyn priod&s yn cyffwrdi a'r un drychfeddwl, ond na feddyiied neb wrth byny fod ynddo lenladrad. Yn ami hefyd nid ar y fodrwy mlVyaf costus y mae pelydrau yr haul yn dysgleirio fwyaf. Djrma yr en-lyo: HARJU AC ELIZA. Harri låJ o hir loni-giii Liza Gu Iwys i'w pbriodi; A haul ar ei modrwy hi Herwydd priodi Harri. BARDD T PISTYLL.

WEM Ecc,-ESIASTICAL.-Our correspondent s.s :-The teach. ing of a first catechism for the children of the church, issued by the Church Extension Association," is causing considerable excitement in Wem parish. PETTY SESSIONS, THCRSEAT, FEB. 4rH.Before A. P. Lloyd, Esq. Drunk and Incapaliles. -James Price and John Hamlet were summoned by P.S. Hay ward for being drunk and in- capable in New-street Jan. 20. The case was heard in their absence. Sergt. Hayward proved the case. Fined 5, and cost.—JamesJTaylor pleaded guilty to a similar offence. Fined 2s. 61.. and costs. Highway OFcnce.-John Minton was summoned for al- lowing cattle to stray on the highway. His wife appeared, but as only one magistrate was present, the case was ad- journed for a month. Charge ofsteating Oats.—Richard and William Barnett, farm servants, were charged for stealing oats from the granary of Mr Ambrose Madeley, of Sleap. Mr Madeley said he had been thrashing some oats an i put about fifty measures in the granary, but did not lock the door. He afterwards missed about three measures.-John Downs, & lad about 12 or 13, was called, and when asked if he knew the nature of an oath, said No." What will happen to you if you tell lies?" "Not much good, I guess!" He was sworn and cautioned to tell the truth, but all he knew was that he saw prisoners talking to the waggoner the night before. He could not write his name, and the magistrates said it was a shame he did not go to school.—Sergt Hay- ward asked Mr Adams to permit him to search his stable.' 8v.m i klack oats (produced) in the manger, and Mr Adams broke open the corn chest," which was locked, and ne found some more there among the kibbled oats.— Prisoners both confessed to the sergeant that they took not three bushels, out aoout half a bushel, and gave him the small bag, produced, in which they carried it.—Mr Lloyd said he was pleased to see men kind to their horses, but they had no right to steal corn for them, not even from their own master, much less from anyone else. If he thought they had taken the corn to make money he should send them to prison; bnt as they were young, and he trusted it would be a warning and they would never do such a thing again, he would discharge them upon paying Mr Madeley loe. as compensation, and the expenses. A Caution to Bake?-s.Nir Williams was charged with selling bread otherwise than by weight.—Mr Craig, who appeared for the defendant, asked for the charge sheet, and took an objection to the case being heard upon the ground that the information was not laid within a reasonable time after the commission of the alleged offence. The Act stated that the information should be laid within forty-eight hours after the commission of the offence, or what should appear to the Bench a reasonable time after, anti he con- tended that as the offence WaS committed on the 16th and the information was not laid before the 30, h, it was not a reasonable time.—Superintendent Haynes submitted that as there was no magistrate in Wem, and he had to apply to Viscount Hill, it was a reasonable time.—It was ruled that the case should be heard.—Ann Beckett said: On the 16th January she went to Mr Williams's shop, and asked for a little loaf, and paid 3Jd.; it was not weighed. An old man who used to lodge with them asked her to weigh it, or she should never have thought of it. She found it short of weight, and the old man about eleven o'clock at night fetched Sergeant Hayward to see it weighed.—Mr Craig said they were not charged with selling short weight, but not weighing it.- In cross-examination, witness said she did not ask the lad to weight it; it was early in the afternoon when she fetched it, and near eleven o'clock at night when it was weighed.—Sergeant Hayward said he was fetched eleven p.m. to see the bread weighed; it was eleven drams short. The loaf appeared dry. Cross-ex- amined The scales were balanced by a baU of y"ro. Could not say the loaf had been dried on the hob.—Mr Craig said he wished the Bench to bear in mind that the charge was not for selling short weight, but for selling otherwise than by weight. The Act did not require the bread to be weighed in the presence of the buyer. He called Mr Williams, Mrs Williams, and the assistant, who said that Mr Williams weighed each loaf as it was brought out of the bakehouse that morning, as was the custom and the small loaves were from an ounce to an ounce and a half over two pounds.—Mr Lloyd said he considered the case proved.— Fined Is., and costs.-Mr Craig said he should appeal, and asked for a case, which was granted.

BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, & DEATHS. No announcements of marriages are inserted without sufficient authentication, for want of wnich, announcements sent to us are sometimes omitted. A charge of is. is made for the words No cards," &c., in marriages, and any addition to We stifle record of deaths. "r- BIRTHS. HAMILTON -Feb. 6th, the wife ef Mr Robert Hamilton, boot and shoemaker, Severn-street, Welshpool, of a son. HUGHES-Feb. Jst, at Marine-terrace, Abervstwyib, the wife of Arthur J. Hughes, Esq., solicitor, of a son. JONES-Feb. 6th, the wife of Mr Griffith Jones, solicitor, Bed- ford House, Aberystwyth, of a son. LEWIS—Feb. 7th, at Borth, the wife of Capt. Thos. Lewis, barque Glenalvon, of a son. MARRIAGES. IffUGHM-EDWARDS-Tan. 25th, at the Parish Church, Brad- ford, Hr Thomas Hughes, of Oswestry, to Elizabetk, fourth daughter of Mr Joha Edwards, of Hendre, Llanfechain, Mont- gomeryshire. DEATHS. BLAYNEY-Jan. 30th, aged 35, Harriet, wife of Mr Thos. Eliriley, Pentre, near Llanidloes. BOWEN—Jan. 31st, aged 75, at Mount-street, Wrexham, Robert Bowen. I>Davtes:Jftn' 28th, aged 81, at Pentre Broughton, Margaret Davies- DAVIEs-Feb. Sth, at Molint-street, Bala, Mrs Ellen Davies, Davies. late ot Tymawr, Llanfor. town I'&ac Has, manufacturer, Penygloddfa, Xew- town. HAMER-Feb. 5th, aged 67, at 153, Spotland-roz.i, Rochdale, Mary, relict of Mr John Hamer. M*ip, Kerry. JONES-iau. 30th, aged 41, Mr Geo. Jones, Sycamore House, Llan- gollen, late of Kuabon. Jo.NEs -Feb. 3rd, aged 78, Mrs Elibeth Jones, relict of Mr Thos. Jones, coil dealer, Llanfyilin. JONES-Jan. 81st. aged 52, at Lodge, Brymbo, Ann Jones. Jo.NEs-F-b. 2nd, aged 75, at Cerney, Broughton, Robert Jones. JONES—Feb. 2nd, aged 70. Mr Thomas Jones, town crier, Hall- street, Llangollen. LEECII-Yeb. 7th, aged 30, ct the residence of his sister, 27, Park-street, Chester, Richard Leech, eldest son of the late Jonathan Leech, late of Ebnal, Malpas, Cheshire. PUGH—Feb. 2nd, aged 77, Elizabeth, relict of Lewis Pugh, New- town. ° RJDGWAY—Fub. 1st, aged 73, at Fair View Cottage, Ponkey, Ruaboa, Margaret, wife of George Rid°way. ROBERTS—Feb. 6th, aged 55, Mr Robert Robert?, Madoc-street, Portmadoc. Deceased W;3 for many years cled in the office of Major Mathew. SEAGREI—Feb. 2aa. aged 1, at 14, Holt-street, Wrexham- Lucy, twin daughter of Orderly-room Clerk Seagrev, 23rd Brigade Depot. ° c WILLIA.MS-D-,c. 23.J, at Chicago, Illinois, the Rev. David Wil- liams, Calvinistic llethorfist minister, late of Llanidloes WILLIAMS— Jan. 26th, at Manchester, Harriet, daughter of the late Thomas Williams. rooi road, Xewtown. WOOD-Feb. 1st, age L 6, Jessie, eldest daughter of Mr David Wood, j u r)., mason, Whits Lion-yard, Llanidloes. MONUMENTS for Churches, Churchyards, and Cemeteries executed iu fetoue, Mirbie, and Granite, may be inspected Ilooiii, ac IW. DODSON S Marbie Works, Swan Hill, Sb.H::w3L:¡ry.

LATEST INTELLIGENCE. (BY PRESS ASSOCIATION TELEGRAM-) BIRMINGHAM CORN 3IIA.RIVET, THURSDAY. To-day there was a fail supply of wheat, but only few buyers. English of good quality made about last week's quotations; foreign less enquired for and rtlatively cheaper. The marH-t was very dull for all kiicls. Bar ev, both line and secondary, U. per quarter lower. Oats fitin at the last prices quoted.—Weather fine and frosty

GENERAL. The Bank rate i' unaltered. The atith is annjutcedof Professor William Smith, of Owen's College, Manchester. Abbey silk mills, Mereton, Surrev, were on Thursdav mornicpr, destroyed by fire. The Right Hon. David Plunkett, -AtfornFy-Grer^ral for Ireland, was on Thursday re-elected unopposed for úillÚn University. A Dail;, TTews special telegram from Bnrzos say! as tl,,e was Haro on Thursday Ui-.<rning, the Carjit tired at it. Several bullets struck the carriages but nobodv was hurt. At the Cierkenwell Police Court, Henry Walteis. secre- tary to tbe General Society of Assurance a^ain<?*Lo«.«es on tbe Turf, Edward Murray, were ehar~d^th assaulting ^cn. The assault, it is aliped, took Place with a to Retain, by violence, from Mr Berkelav, certam oocn^e^.s Wuich were &aid to establish Waiters compbpt., tu* TUi,g*i Turf S#iadl«.-Ee- marnled, on nan. I")r Steer, tne new nf r^pnfr^i r ■ a t -i. fir lvs row central Africa, smarted on Thui«aay lor nta hew Gioceso. The itc.inau Catho"i- p;( n 6n tbp f '.JN aad protesting against the at,- t.^on ta^ifteaom of t^a Church._ cU ^e?rarri C°mpaiiy is informed by telegram, pi; :c;,iU-y kn-M from Shanghai, that a civil war in is considered imminent. The coun has decided that the La Plaia was in pood i C:»nu«wton, nst overladen, and well stowed, ncd that there is no ground for the imputation on the captain, or tiie first | C:»nu«wton, nst overladen, and well stowed, ncd that there is no ground for the imputation on the captain, or tiie first engiatcr.

MR BCTFJTERIE AND STROUD. BJUV0:ie h;i3 i?n:ed his aldress to the electors of Mr Bjuverie 1. iOqtfd his aldress to the electors of Stroud, sug^sating that there be a suspension of the f ,t;»l w:?,r? £ i j electing h-m for the of tijo present Pasl:2L!i:r.t, He avows himself a Liberal, but aads if the prorert Government initiate legislation iu a and spMt of improvement he will support Lu. I

To-day we publish the accounts of the Aberystwyth Burial Board, and our readers will see, by a sidgle glance at the statement, that the object of the accountant has clearly been to give as much information as Poss* e concise way. The course adopted by the Burial 'n publishing their accounts is worthy of imitation, and the Local Board of the town would not be in its present condi- tion if publicity had been courted. In another column we publish a circular which Messrs Cassons and Co., the well known bankers, have issued, announcing that they have transferred their business to the North and South Wales Banking Company, and that the estab'ishments at Portmadoc, Pwllheli, Festiniosr, Blaenau, and Harlech, will be henceforward conducted by that com- the assisU»ce of Mr W. G. Casson and Mr tv, p aann The reputation of the North and South Thomas Casson. u established, that Messrs Wales Bank » so high a;a s8tls,>cticm which it affords Cassons may well express: haye no them to hand over their bu ry t0 the numerous the arrangement will be sa ie3pe(.ted &rm. We cheats of the old and hiD a further state- publish to-day in our advertising .fcion of t'ne North ment, which will show the eXC0 A y fiance-sheet and South Wales Bank, the very satisfactory of which we published a week or two ago. A-c,od deal of interest is displa-yed in Portmadoc and the neighbourhood in the approaching' m3Jori Y Koche, and the inhabitants were \uue(. pr"pa^a to celebrate it in what is called the good fashion" if the heir himself hai approved. Mr JKwhs has gracefully and gratefully declined the honour of a "demonstra ion" of the ordinary kind, and at the same time has offered to memorialize the event in a more enduring manner by presenting a clock to the town-in that forestalling the intentions of his Portmadoc fwwHs. Under the able direction of Mr BREESE, however, they have devoted their attention to other methods of doing honour to Mr ROCHB, and it is satisfactory to think that the locality will be more permanently benefited by this "majority than most localities are by similar events. The people of Portmadoc, as becomes the inhabitants of a. tnv. which has so rapidly itsci; by ousiness, seem to ue Of a specially practical turn of mind, as was proved, we may mention, by the management of their eisteddfod and the disposal of the surplus, in which it is to be regretted other eisteddfod committees have failed to imitate them. Besides, it is becoming that the heir of a gentleman who showed himself a benefactor of the district in so eminently practical a way should be honoured by something more sub- stantial than eating and drinking. The Bala Banking Company, a report of whose meet- ing is advertised in our columns to-day, has proved the sagacity of its founders by paying 15 per cent., a dividend which, in spite of the low rate of interest that has recently prevailed, and the unfavourable state of farming stock, it still maintains. In the course of his remarks at the meet. ing the Chairman very appropriately directed attention to the way in which this bank, originated and carried on by Welshmen, had fostered confidence in banking, and a con- sequent readiness to bank, amongst their countrymen, to the advantage of tradesmen and others, as much as to the benefit of the shareholders. A good bank, and one which creates confidence, and encourages men to use it, is an in- disputable advantage to a district, and it it a matter upon which our readers in Merionethshire may be congratulated, that the Bala Banking Company has had so prosperous a career. Mr Gladstone is now the only candidate for the rectorial chair of Aberdeen University, Professor Huxley having declined to be again nominated. It has been formally annnounced that Mr Thomas Holloway, of Oxford-street, London, will give a quarter of a million of money for establishing a University at Egham for the higher education of women. It is also stated that a site has been procured at a cost of 223,000. Mr Holloway's wealth is a remarkable testimony to the effect of advertising. On Wednesday, February 10th, an influential deputation waited upon the Chancellor of the Exchequer, urging the abolition of the income tax. The right honourable gentle. man was not able to make any promise "further than that the subject should receive full attention. The Candidates for Chatham are Mr W. H. Stone, Liberal, and Mr J. E. Gorst, Conservative. The polling is on Saturday, Feb. 13úh. Telegrams from Spain state that the Carlists have ob. tained a victory at Lacar, inflicting a loss on the Royalist Troops of five hundred in killed, wounded, and prisoners, besides three guns. The defeat is considered to be merely a check by tBe Royalists. Alphonso has left for Madrid, and on his way there visited the veteran Marshal Es- partero, who was too ill to meet him at the station. The Government has issued a notice cautioning intend. ing emigrants to Brazil, and instancing former futile efforts at founding settlements in that country. It is added that if, notwithstanding this caution, emigrants go to Brazil, the responsibility will rest with themselves. The Due de Richelieu, of the family of the great Cardinal, is about to marry Madlle. Heine, a rich heiress of Hamburg, and member of a commercial family. Signor Sonzogno, the editor and proprietor of the Capitalc a paper published in Roma, has bean cruelly assassinated in his office. The assassin was captured as he came out of the office; he is said to be a carpenter, but it is con- sidered in Rome, from the manner in which the murder was committed, that he must be a trained aud professional assassin. The motive of the crime remains unknown. At a large and enthusiastic public meeting, held at the Holbom Amphitheatre on Wednesday night, Feb. 10, re- solutions were adopted in favour of the opening of museums on Sundays. At the Middlesex Sessions on Wednesday, Feb. 10, Christina Vivian, 18 years of ag-e, pleaded guilty to steal- ing two gold watches, value X3), from a jeweller's shop in Piccadilly. She was said to be well connected, and had hitherto borne an irreproachable character, and the judge, willing to believe that she had yielded to sudden tempta- tion, ordered her to enter into recognizances to come up for sentence when called upon. Prince Leopold is now able to leave his bed for a short time daily. A strong effort is being made'at Stroud to induce both par- ties to accept Mr E. P. Bouverie without a contest. A large section of the Conservatives in the borough are willing to do so, but others are prepared with Lord Bury, formerly a Liberal, as a candidate. In the event of his coming for- ward the Liberals will bring out Mr S. S. Marling, who represented West Gloucestershire in the lest Parliament. The coliiers who are on strike in the Dewsbury (York, shire) district have offbred to resume work at 5 per cent. reduction the masters, hswever,' insisted upon the wages, being reduced 12 per cent., and the strike continues. A very daring burglary was committed in Morehamp- ton-road, the most fashionable district of Dublin, on Tues- day night, Feb. 9. Miss Geoghegan, the occupier of the house, was alone, her servant having gone out, and hear. ing a noise she went out of the parlour, looked down the stairs, and saw a man coming out of the kitchen. She at. tempted to get out of the house, but was knocked down and struck several times. The ruffian then burst open all the drawers in the house, and took laway a consderable sum of money, besides watches and other property. The robber left no clue by which he could be traced. Miss Geoghegan was still lying in the hall in an insensible state when the constables arrived. An eccentric old lady, living in Leicester-square, London, has committed suicide. The police stated that on search- ing deceased's room they found .upwards of L256 in notes, gold and silver, wrapped up in pieces of paper, and secreted in different parts of the room; also, receipts for the pur- chase of P,2,789 stock in the Three per Cents., and a large quantity of gold watches, rings, brooches, and other jewel- lery. A number of betting cards, showing that the de- ceased had been in the habit of betting on horse racing, were found.

PWLLHELI. LAUNCHES. -On Tuesday,Feb. 9, one of the most beautiful launches that was ever seen at P wllheli took place at the yard of Mr David Williams, shipbuilder, Pwllheli. It was that of a very fine brig, christened by Mrs Roberts, wife of Captain David Roberts, Borth, Portmadoc, who is to com- mand her, by the name of the "Richard Owen." She is 182, tons register, and capable of carrying upwards of 300 tonl. She has been classified Al, for eleven years, and is intended for the foreign trade. The captain is the prin- cipal owner.—On Wednesday, Feb. 10th, another launch took place from the yard of Mr Robert Arthur Prichard, of a schooner of the name of the Petit Louise, Portynlleyn, which had been undergoing thorough repairs after exten- sive damages sustained by her some time ago at Abergoch. BOROUGH PETTY SESSIONS, FEB. 4TH.-Before G. T. Picton-Jones, Esq., ex-Mayor. Drunk and Riotous.-P.S. Wm. Hughes v. Wm. Japheth. Complainant said that on Wednesday, the 28sh Jan., the defendant was drunk and riotous on the streets, challeng- ing people to fight him. He was fined 6d., with 7s. costs. —P.S. William Hughes v. William Evans. Complainant said that on Monday night week, about eight p.m.. defen- dant was drunk and incapable, and he was obliged to lock him up. He was fined Is., with 9s. 6d. costs. FEB. 5TH.- Before Robert Jones, Esq., Mayor. P.S. William Hughes v. John Morris (Brodor), Festiniog. Complainant said that on the night of Feb. 4, complaints were made to him that a stranger was abusing people. He went to leok for him, and found him drunk and riotous. Witness was obliged to lock him up. He was fined 2a. 6d., with 4s. 6J. costs. FEB. 9TH —Before Robert Jones, Esq., Mayor. P.S. William hughes v. John Morris (Brodor). Com- plainant said that on Monday afteinoon ha saw defendant going to the New Wellington Inn he was very drunk and witness took him over the Abererch embankment to go home. About ten p.m. the same day Mr John Thomas, of the Wellington Inn asked witness to go there to turn him out, and he had to lock him up. Defendant was fined 10s., with 5s. 6d. costs.

DOLGELLEY SCHOOL BOARD.—At a meeting of the School Board held on Thursday, February 4, Mr John Ellis, Springfield, Cot- tage, was elected clerk to this Board in the place of Mr Lewis Evans, who has resigned, but will hold the office un- til the 25th March. THE HBCHAmTES. -Mr William Rees, Efailfach,has been appointed secretary to the Rschabites' Friendly Society in the place of the late Mr David Jones, Shopbach. PRESENTATION TO MR DAVID WILLIAMS, LATE OF DOL- SERAU HOME FARU.-On Monday, Feb. 8th, a number of friends, acting as a deputation from the subscribers, met at Mr Williams's in Bridge-street, to present him with a hand- some gold hunting watch and chain, of the value of £30, which were supplied by Mr Hugh Morris, jeweller, Lion- street. The watch bore the following inscription on the inner case. "Presented to Mr David Williams, by his friends as a mark of their esteem for the faithful and up- right conduct manifested by him as estate agent at Dolserau Hall. Dolgelley, January 1875." Mr William Pugh, Dolserau Uchaf, was voted to the chair and made an appropriate speech, refer- ring to the respect in which Mr Williams was held by the tenants and others with whom he had come in connection, and to his straightforward conduct on all occasions in his capacity of agent. The watch would be always a memento of their friendship and esteem for him. He then handed over the watch and chain to Mr Williams, wishing him many years of happiness and prosperity to wear it. Mr Williams in acknowledging the gift said he accepted it with feelings of deep ,ratitu I- The duties of agent which he had come amongst them to perform were somewhat oner- ous and at times delicate. His efforts bad ever been to dis- charge his duties faithfully between landlord and tenant, and this he could conscientiously say he had done to the best of his ability, and he was proud to receive at their hands such a substantial proof that he had in some degree gained their esteem and friendship, and he warmly thanked them all. ENTERTAINMENT.—On Tuesday evening last, a popular entertainment was given at the Public Rooms, under the presidency of the Rev. Evan Lewis, rector. The pro- gramme was as follows: -Address by the chairman; glee, Daylight is oa the sea,' Mr Roberts and party; recitation', Rhaid iti unturio dy hun,' Mr E. "Williams; song, Mr Evans (Y Llwynog); duet, (cornet) Messrs Roberts and Parry song and chorus, All tbro' the night,' Miss M. A. Richards and party recitation, Beautiful Snow,' Mr Jno. Edwards; song, Mr Evans (Y Llwynog); flute. 'Selection, Messrs J. Davies and G. Jones; song, Miss Kate Davies; recitation, Ti wyddost beth ddywed fy nghalon,' Master Jones; quartett, Mr O. O. Roberts and party; song, Mr Evans, {Y Llwynog); Pennillion singing, 'New Year's Eve, Miss A. M. Jones and party; chorus, 'The sailers chorus, Mr Roberts and party. 'God save the Queen.' Mr Evans (Y Llwynog) kindly took part in the programme, his songs being well received as marked by the encores, he accompanied himself on the harmonuim, which was very kindly lent for the occasion by Mr Edward R. Ellis, Bir- mingham House. Mr Crossley proposed a vote of thanks to the Rector for presiding, and also to those lading and gentlemen who had taken part, which was seconded by the Rev. John Hughes, and carried with acclamation. Mr Lewis suitably acknowledged it. The entertianment was well attended by the elite of the neighbourhood. PETTY SESSIONS, ISATUBDAY, FEB. 6TH.—Before Lewis Williams and John Vaughan, Esqrs, and the Rev. E. T. Watts, M.A. Assaults.—Anne Edwards, of Friog, innkeeper, v. Elias ThetfSas, and Anne Edwards v. John Williams, both of Arthog, quarrymen. Mr W. R. Davies appeared for the complainant, and Mr J. B. Allanson, Carnarvon, for the de. fendants. There were cross-summonses taken out by Thomas and Williams against Mrs Edwards for assaulting them, and also summonses by her against them for being quarrelsome and refusing to quit, and after a lengthened hearing, when several witnesses were called on both sides, the magistrates dismissed the cases, each party to pay their own costs.—Jane Hughes, Castle Inn, v. Edward Owen, fi-roeslwvd. Mr Davies for complainant and Mr Allanson for defendant. Jane Hughes said The dexendant was at my house on Saturday, Jan. 9. I was in the bar. C. Roberts came to fetch me to the parlour. 1 there saw my husband and the defendant together. The defendant had been beating my husband, and I said to the defendant You ought not to beat an old man." Thereupon the de- fendant struck me in my breast and I fell down.-Cross. examined by Mr Allanson Nine days after the assault my son instructed Mr Davies to apply to the defendant for £ 5. He came to my house in about a week, and said he was very a; r y he had struck me. My husband was not drunk. I know nothing about the JE5. That was a matter between my husband and ahe defendant. Fined 5s., and 32s. costs. Money paid.-Thomas Morris, Birmouth. v. Griffith Ed- wards Barmouth, and Griffith Edwards v. Thos. Morris.— Thomas Morris said I live at Barmouth, and am a black- smith I saw defendant at Barmouth Junction on the 20th Jan. I had my head through the carnage window, and defendant struck me with his hat and knocked it over my eyes. He came into the same carriage. He took hold of me and shook me. He then struck me in the face with his fist until blood ran out. Evan Owen, Barmuuth, cor- roborated the last witness's evidence. For the defence, Owen Rowlands and John Scott were called, and the cross- summons was then heard, after which Edwards made an address, and ultimately the magistrates dismissed both cases. There were three other cases settled out of court.

in England; 175,000 acres, or seven per cent in Wales to 166,000 acres or 3.8 per cent in Scotland; and to 1,311,000 acres or 4.3 per cent for the whole of Great Britain. The following figures should teach Welsh farmers a lesson as to green crops, and the desirability of reducing the acreage devoted to the growth of wheat. The arable land was apportioned to the princi- pal classes of crops as follows In Engl «nd, 55 per cent was devoted to corn crops, 20 per cent to green crops, and 19 per cent to m uncial grasses. In Wales the proportion of the arable land devoted to corn crops was about one half or 49 per cent, the greater part of this being wheat, while the proportion for green crops was only about 12 per cent, artificial grasses occupying as much as 35 per cent. In Scotland the corn crops only occupied 40 per cent of the arable acreage, while green crops reached 24 per cent, and artificial grasses had as much as 39 per cent. Of course as long as Welsh farmers per- sist in growing wheat in a climate favourable for roots and grasses, poverty will be an inevita- ble consequence, and we put it to them once more whether it is worth while to maintain an old, and at one time necessary, system at a great yearly sacrifice. On comparing the re- turns from Wales with those from Scotland it is quite clear that we have much to learn from our northern friends, and it behoves landowners and others who have influence with farmers to bring about as soon as possible an order of cultivation adapted to the soil and climate of Wales. The percentage given to green crops in England is 11.5, in Wales 4.9, and in Scotland 15 per cent. The grass, clover, &c., under rota- tion in England is 10.9, Wales 13.6, and in Scotland 29.6 per cent. These figures of course speak for themselves in favour of Scotland and against Wales, but still further light is thrown upon the relative position of the two countries when we compare the percentage of acreage under corn crops. In England the percentage is 31.3, in Wales 19.3, in Scotland 30.2, apparently showing that Wales does not devote an excessive proportion of land to the growth of these crops when compared with Scotland but on further investigation we find that the percentage of acres devoted to wheat in the Principality is 22.8, while in Scotland it is only 8.6 for oats, the propor- tion in Wales is 4.57 and in Scotland 71.2 in swedes and turnips again the balance is very much on the side of Scotland, the proportions being in Wales 53.7, while in Scotland it reaches 73.2. In mangolds Wales has the advantage over Scotland, the figures for the former being 4.8 and the latter '2. In permanent pasture there is a striking difference between the two countries, as will be seen when we state that in the Princi- pality the percentage of acreage laid down in permanent pasture in Wales is 61.0, while in Scotland it is only 24.0. As our agricultural readers know, permanent pasture in Wales is often only another name for land covered with moss and innutritious grasses, as nothing requires more care and skill than a good permanent pasture. From the Scotch system of cropping it follows that the land will support a greater number of animals than in Wales, and we find that while the percentage of horses and cattle to every hundred acres is about the same in both countries, the number of sheep in Wales is 114.4 and in Scotland 161.3, or 47 to the hundred acres more in Scotland than in the Principality, notwithstanding the fact that in many parts of Wales, as is well known, the land is over-stocked to a great extent, when the supply of food is taken into consideration. It may be easily seen that there is a tendency throughout the country 10 feed stock in preference to growing wheat, as there has been an increase since 1868 in the num- ber of cattle and sheep throughout the kingdom. In Wales the number of sheep in 1868 was 2 706,479 in 1874 the number had increased to g'004,696. In 1868 the number of cattle in Wales was 604,749, and in 1874 665,105. The permanent pasture had also increased in Wales during the same period from 1,415,000 acres to 1,684,000, there having been'an increase in Eng- land, Scotland, and Ireland, the increase in Ire- land amounting to 1,042,000 acres. As far as can be judged from the returns lying before, ns, Wales is progressing equally with other por- tions of the kingdom, but considering its back- ward state ten years ago, this is not suffi- cient, and in every district we trust persistent efforts will be made by supporting horse shows, and Agricultural Societies, and by the establish- ment of Chambers of Agriculture, to keep active the spirit of enterprise and improvement. If it is true that in England land does not produce more than half the food it is capable of producing, the deficiency in Wales must be still greater. We are sometimes told that the heavy rains in Wales I wash the manure out of the land, and lay the grass roots so bare that the heat of summer kills them. This may be true of some of the steep hill sides, but are the valleys of Wales cul- tivated to their full extent—valleys which receive the soil and manure of the highlands ? Is it not true that the land wants draining, manuring, and a regular system of rotation cropping. We have, to instance one of these points, before pointed out that hundreds of tons of bones are sent away from Wales every year, and very few of them ever come back again, nor is an equivalent put into the land, to supply the constant drain made upon it, but water growths are allowed so kill good grasses, and a hard unbroken pan to prevent ploughed land from bearing half the crops it would bear if properly cultivated. One thing, we think, is clear, that landowners in the Principality will not long be content to allow farmers to hold farms who persistently refuse to work them at least to average profit, as bad farming means low and insecure rents for the time being, and an ulti- mate large expenditure to prevent the land from be- coming a wilderness in fact, as one of the largest and most enterprising landowners in Cardigan- Ehire said the other day.it would pay him better to let farms to some men for a e nr3 d nothing than to have decent rents from we have no doubt ho would be a gainer bj the non-paying tenant.