Notes and Comments, &c. BY CORRESPONDING EDITORS. WALES AND ITS AFFAIRS. Principality into districts in order BY OUR LONDON CORRESPONDENT. ONE of the ornaments of the Welsh pulpit, the Rev. Dr. John Hughes, of Carnarvon, formerly of Liverpool, has joined the great majority. He was one of the many brilliant preachers of the Calvinistic Methodists in Wales whose loss the nation has recently had to mourn. He was one of the richest contributors to the "Trae thodydd," the chief literary publication in Wales. The "South Wales Daily News" says of him that he was undoubtedly "one of our most felicitous prose writers, and one of the fairest, calmest, and solidest controvertionalists." THE British Parliament has assembled for the autum session. Wales will not have any attention paid to its demands until after Christmas, but it is stated on good authority that the Government then intend to take the great church question seriously in hand and complete its disestablishment. The Land Commission of Wales having completed its operations in North Wales, returned to South Wales for some days in order to complete the sittings of that part. The nature of the evidence obtained has been most important, and it is very likely that legislative measures of a drastic character will be promoted in order to relieve the now admitted serious difficulties of the Welsh farmers. Lord Salisbury is to speak at Cardiff during this month. The Primrose League has not been satis. fied with the results of its operations in Wales. It appointed a special organizer for Wales; it divided the that it might be effectively worked. It enlisted a whole corps of landowners and it printed some of Lady Gwendolen Cecil's leaflets in the vernacular. Yet with all these efforts, the Welsh people showed themselves irresponsive to the appeals to "defend the Welsh church and to save religion"!! Every week the reports show that the Primrose League is making progress all the world over, but it is sorrowfully admitted that meet ings in Wales are feeble affairs and almost unworthy of attention. So Lord Salisbury is going down to galvanize his party, and it is expected that he will deal in his own original way with the question in his forthcoming speeches. back safely the Welsh Ladies' Choir (to whom you Americans have been so generous and appreciative.) They have returned with a splendid recollection of the glorious time which they had "on the other side of the water," and speak highly of their wel THE steamer "Berlin" has brought come. MR. CHARLES MORLEY, who has been appointed Liberal candidate for Breconshire, and who is certain to suc ceed the present Liberal representative, Mr. Fuller Mailland, has been recently making a tour of his new sphere of action. He is a good speaker, a rich man, and a son of the great Samuel Morley who did so much for Nonconformity during his lifetime. It was impossible to get a Welshman rich enough and suitable in other respects to fight this important constit uency. PERSONAL AND MISCELLANEOUS NOTES. A WRITER named "Marie Trevelyan" has been compiling an interesting book called It deals with "Glimpses of Welsh Life." South Wales life and is supposed to show the social life of the period. But it is quite clear that her knowledge of the inner life of the Welsh people is not very extensive. One often wonders why some clever Welshman does not try to delineate that portion of the nation's life which would interest outside people and other nations. THERE has been a controversy in Welsh musical circles about the well known tune "Crugybar" and concerning its authorship. Mr. Cledar Williams claims it as an adaptation by him of an old tune called "Bozrah." The editor of the "Cerddor," Mr. Emelyn Evans, maintains that the tune is a national possession which cannot be claimed by any individual, and that he has the authority of Rev. J. Bowen Jones, B. A., of Brecon, a well known hymnologist, that Nansi Crugy har used to sing it. The latter celebrated Welshman died sixty years ago, and is therefore impossible that Mr. Williams' claim can be established. MR. LLEUFER THOMAS, the present Secretary of the Welsh Land Commission, has just issued his report on the condition of agricultural laborers in Wales. It reveals a shocking state of things. The laborer's wage is absurdly low, his hours are long, his food is poor, his Louse is unfit for human habitation, while intellectually his life is a dead blank. The Parish Councils Bill, now being brought forward by the Government will doubtless help to inspire him with a measure of independence, will stiffen his backbone and induce him to take an interest in the affairs of his parish and his country. PERSONAL AND MISCELLANEOUS G. T. MATHEWS & CO., NEW YORK, IMPORTERS We would call the attention of the CAMBRIAN readers to the advertisement in this number of G. T. Mathews & Co., the New York enterprising importers of choice grades of teas, These teas are well known among our Welsh people as "Te y Brenin," which means "The Royal Teas," distinguished for their high grades, choice flavors and reasonable prices. They are sold wholesale in one pound and one-half pound packages, and retailed by agents and grocers throughout the United States. Messrs. Mathews and Smith are well-known to the trade and to the public as men of thorough business experience and of strict integrity, honorable in their 375 dealings, perfectly reliable and worthy of the FIRST PREMIUM FOR THE EAGLE RED SLATE OF Mr. R. B. Pritchard, of Middle Granville, N. Y., proprietor of the Eagle Red Slate Quarry, has been awarded the first premium at the World's Fair for Red Slate for roofing in various designs, and also for Red Slate slabs. They were located in the south-east gallery of the Mining Building. The Eagle Red Slate Quarry of Middle Granville, N. Y., is the largest ever opened and operated, and always has a large stock of slate on hand. These red slate are extensively used for tile; bordering, stairways, approaches, bases, wainscotting and roofing. PUBLIC TESTIMONIAL TO REV. S. PHILLIPS, In accordance with a resolution passed by the Congregational Association of Wisconsin, urging the churches to recognize in some substantial form, the great and faithful service of Rev. Sem. Phillips, Dodgeville, Wis., who has labored faithfully for 46 years in the gospel ministry, twenty-one years at Dodgeville and six years at Steuben Church, N. Y., along ith the late Dr. Everett, and who has in other ways greatly helped to advance the interests of God's kingdom and the spiritual welfare of the Welsh people in general, his many friends have arranged to express their appreciation of his life work and Christian character, by a public testimonial in the form of a purse of money and an address. For the purpose of inviting subscriptions in aid of the funds from his friends and the Welsh people in general, the following committee has been appointed: Rev. Peter Gray Evans, Chairman; Mr. D. H. Williams, Secretary; Mr. Wm. B. Williams, Cor. Secretary; S. W. Rees, Esq., Treasurer; Wm. J. Hughes, (T. C.) D. G. Jones, Wm. J. Wickham, Rev. David Powell, (B.) Thomas Owens and Henry Griffiths. The above movement is worthy of support of the Welsh people in general and of the many friends of Mr. Phillips in particular, we would commend it to their attention, and hope they will liberally aid the fund and carry it out to a successful issue. Phillips is well-known as an eloquent preacher, an excellent writer, and a gentleman of noble, Christian character and highly esteemed by all who know him. Mr. Rev. T. T. Davies, Richville, N. Y., has accepted an unanimous call to take charge of the English Congregational Churches at Mr. Davies Sandy Creek and Oldfield, N. Y. commenced his labors in his new field last month, much to the regret of his Richville churches, among whom he labored successfully several years. Mr. Davies is an exlent preacher and a devoted pastor, we wish him and his family every blessing in their new home and field of labor. THE World's Fair at Chicago was formally closed on Monday at noon, Oct. 30th. The total number of visitors who have paid for admission to the World's Fair since the opening is announced as 21 458,91v. A VERY successful concert was given at Fair Haven. Vt, for the benefit of John T. Williams. There was a large attendance, and although the parts were mostly taken up by home talent, the singing was excellent, and was well received and enjoyed by all. And particularly so the parts sung by the Robert's family, who were favorites as usual and gained loud applause. MARRIED. DAVIES-TALLMADGE-May 29th 1893, at Sumerfield M E Church Milwaukee, Wis., by Rev. Mr. Parkhurst, Mr. David H. Davies and Miss Hattie L. Tallmadge both of Milwaukee, Wis. OWENS-JONES-August 10th 1893, at the home of the bride's mother Mrs. Hannah Jones, Granville, N. Y., by Rev. Edward Roberts, Middle Granville, N. Y., Mr. David O. Owens and Miss Ella Jones both of Granville, N. Y. Mr. Owens is a member of the slate manufacturing firm of Owen W. Owens' Sons which owns and operates an extensive slate quarry at Granville, NY. The other memSers of the firm are Robert O. Owens and William O. Owens. WILLIAMS-JONES-On Thursday, Oct. 19th 1893, a pleasant wedding took place at Farnamsville, near Fair Haven, Vt. Mr. William J. Williams of Bangor, Pa, and Miss Mary Gray Jones, only daughter of Rev. Fllis Walter Jones of Farnamsville, being the contracting parties. The ceremony was performed by Rev. D. M. Jones of Fair Haven, Vt. At 8 o'clock the house was well filled, about 97 persons being present. After the ceremony there were speoking and singing, among those taking part being Messrs. Spalding, John M. Jones, John J Roberts, Joan Eryri. Peters ann Miss Lena Roberts. Many costly presents were received by the bride and groom. Choice refreshments were served and a most delightfvl time enjoyed by all present. The newly married couple left for their future home in Bangor, Pa, where they were tendered a reception at the home of the groom's mother. There was a large gathering of the friends of the happy couple and numerous gifts were received. A serenade was given during the evening by the Bangor Serenade Band. The Cambrian joins with their many friends in wishing them a long and happy wedded life. WILLIAMS-JONES-October 23, 1993, at the Presbyterian Church, Monroe. N. Y, by the Rev. T. B. Thomas, Mr. R. Williams Jr., Mt. Vernon, N. Y., and Miss Susannah Jones, daughter of Mr. Edward Jones, Upper Hall, Meifod, Montgomeryshire, Wales. May heaven's rich blessings rest upon them. MILLER-ROBERTS-Nov. 16, 1893, were married Miss Mary Louise Roberts and Mr. Roswell Miller, president of the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul railroad. The home of the bride's parents, Rev. and Mrs. W. C. Roberts, No. 698 Madison Ave., New York, was the scene of the wedding and was profusedly decorated with white chrysanthemums and palms. The bride's father performed the ceremony, assisted by Rev. John Hall and Rev. James McCosh, ex-presi dent of Princeton College. Major Frank S. Bond was the best man, and Miss Gertrude Sherman, of Brooklyn, the maid of honor. An elaborate wedding breakfast followed the ceremony. Many of the most prominent members of New York society were present, among whom were Mr. and Mrs. J. Pierpont Morgan, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Rockefeller, Mr. and Mrs. August Bel mont. Mrs and Mrs. D. Armour. Among the gifts was a silver service from the dir ectors of the railroad of which the bride groom is president. The newly married couple left town in Mr. Miller's private car, and will pass their honeymoon in the South. They will live in Chicago. DIED. A WELSH-AMERICAN ADMIRAL OF THE U. 8. N. Rear Admiral Thornton Alexander Jenkins, U. S. N., who died at Washington, D. C. August 9th at the advanced age of 82 years was a most remarkable man in many respects and served his country well and faithfully. corres Admiral Jenkins was of Welsh decent, be ing a direct decendant of Judge David Jenk ins of Wallingford Castle, Wales. Until & few months ago he kept up a regular pondence with his Welsh kindred, among whom are Vice Admiral Robert Jenkins of the royal navy and Sir John Jenkins of La Grange. He was born in Orange County, Virginia, December 11. 1811, and entered the navy as a midshipman November, 28, 1828. His appointment as such was secured by Mrs. Madison, wife of the President. His subsequent career was filled with honor and usefulness. |