SINCE the introduction of the Welsh Sunday Closing Act in 1880, there have been 614 convictions in Cardiff for the illicit sale of liquor; 354 persons were sent to prison, and 256 others have paid in fines the sum of £1479 68.

THE Rev. T. Hughes, of Kimberley, in a letter to the South Wales Daily News, says he is fully persuaded that it would be an advantage to his fellow-countrymen who are now suffering from the depression in the tin plate trade in South Wales to turn their attention to South Africa.

RECENT mails from India brought intelligence of the death of Rev. William Williams, a missionary on Khassia Hills, India. Mr. Williams, who was a native of New Quay, Cardiganshire, went out in September, 1887, and since that time he was permitted to accomplish much good in connection with the mission on the Hills.

AT the same meeting there was a discussion as to the merits of the International Sunday-school lessons as compared with those arranged by the connexion. A resolution to make the examination a connexional one was rejected, and it was decided to establish examinations within the Presbytery for the schools using the international lessons, as well as for those using the connexional series.

Meetings were held lately at the tabernacle, Liverpool, in connection with the celebration of the ministerial jubilee of the Rev. John Thomas, D.D.. On Sunday the preachers were the Rev. Dr. Roberts of Wrexham, Dr. Evans of London, Job Miles of Aberystwyth, and Machreth Rees of Pen ygroes. The services were continued on Monday evening, when Dr. Herber Evans was one of the preachers, and it was arranged to hold a soiree and on the following evening a public meeting, at which Dr. Thomas was presented with a national address in commemoration of his public and ministerial services.

A BRIGHTER, braver, breezier address than that of Dr. Herber Evans, was never delivered from the chair of the Congregational Union. Its frank but kind affirmation of the great mission of the Free Churches came as a salutary bracing air from one of the speaker's own mountains. No wonder that London covets Welsh preachers. No one who heard Dr. Evans could fail to think of the magnificent self-abnegation of his life. Even now such a preacher would carry London before him. But in humble obedience to conscience he has doubtless received the hundredfold more.-British Weekly.

MR. R. JONES GRIFFITH, LL. D., and D. C. L., a well-known London journalist, died lately at the age of 40. He was a native of Llanrug, Carnarvon.

It is reported that Mr. Howell Williams, who has been selected as Liberal candidate to oppose the Hon. G. T. Kenyon, M. P., in the Denbigh Boroughs, is a Welshman and a Baptist. He hails from Pembrokeshire, and is a strong advocate of Disestablishment.

THE Monmouthshire Baptist Association has passed a strong resolution asking the churches of the Association to exert themselves to promote the return of the Liberal candidates for the various divisions of the county at the not-far-off general election, and to urge that the question of Disestablishment for Wales and Monmouthshire should be regarded as urgent, and promoted in every legitimate way, especially by the Baptists.

THE JUBILEE COLLECTION FUND.

Mr. Edward Davies, J. P., High-sheriff of Montgomeryshire, gave his report of the jubilee collection fund. The total amount received was £37,650 6s 11d., independently of the £27,000 contributed by Mr. Robert Davies, J.P., Bodlondeb. A vote of thanks was passed by the Assembly to be conveyed to the latter gentleman for his handsome donation.

REPORT OF THE FOREIGN MISSION COMMITTEE.

At the C. M., General Assembly at Mach. ynlleth Wales, the Rev. Josiah Thomas, M. A., Liverpool, presented the report of the foreign missionary committee. The following missionaries were approved for the mission fieldin India :-Mr. E. Williams, Corwen, who will go out as a medical missionary; Miss Laura Evans, London; Miss E A. Roberts, Bettwsycoed; and Miss Kate E. Williams, Pwllheli.

WELSH BANQUET AT THE MANSION-HOUSE.

On Saturday evening, May 25th, the Lord Mayor gave a national banquet at the Mansion-house. The Lord Mayor, in a speech which began in English and ended in Welsh, and which was applauded vociferously at every period, proposed the toast of the eveing in the single word "Wales." His heart, he said, was too full for him to be able to give expression to the warmth of his sentiments and he felt that words must fail him. Wales had made great strides in recent years, particularly in the matter of education. She was rich in promise for the future. Through all the ages she had retained her "oneness," and this "oneness" had enabled the Welsh people to move as a compact whole down the

grooves of centuries. It was not merely birth, nor language, nor residence, but national feeling, which made the Welshman, Then, speaking in the Welsh language, the Lord Mayor said he was sorry he had not spoken in Welsh throughout. He could not without saying something in the old tongue. They must remember that he had been 25 years in London, but he would at least bid them welcome and assure them that he was glad to be Mayor of the great city and glad to see them around him. The toast was drunk by all standing, and was followed by the Welsh National Anthem, "Hen wlad fy nhadau," in which all joined. A number of other speeches followed. Welsh songs were sung by Welsh artistes at intervals during the evening.

MARRIED.

HUGHES-ROBERTS-June 1, 1892, at the residence of Mr. and Mrs Robert J. Roberts, West Pawlet, Vt., by Rev. Edward Roberts, Middle Granville, N. Y., Mr. Hugh R. Hughes and Miss Catherine Roberts, both of West Pawlet. The bride is a sister of Mrs. R. J. Roberts, at whose home a number of friends were invited to witness the marriage coremony and to partake of an elegant repast in honor of the young couple. Many costly and useful presents were received accompanied by good wishes for a long and happy life.

THOMAS-HUGHES-June 1, 1892, at the home of the bride in Bangor, Pa., by Rev. J. Hammond, Mr. Thomas Thorman and Miss Ella S. Hughes, both of Bongor, Pa.

WILLIAMS-HUGHES June 2, 1892, at the home of the bride's parents, Rev. and Mrs. Richard Hughes, Cotter, (Longcreek), Iowa, in the presence of a large number of friends and relatives, Rev. W. Roland Williams, Columbus Junction, and Miss Rachel Hughes. The marriage ceremony was performed by Rev. John R. John, assisted by Rev. John Williams, Colwyn Bay, North Wales, father of the bridegroom, and by Rev. Richard Hughes, father of the bride. Many valuable presents were received, a large circle of friends join in best wishes for their happi

ness.

DIED.

WHITTINGTON-March 29th, 1892, David Whittington, the beloved child of Mr. and Mrs. Rowland Whittington, Middle Granville, N. Y., aged six weeks. Funeral services were held at the house, Rev. Edward Roberts officiating. The interment took place at Middle Granville.

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EVANS-March 4th, 1892, LeRoy Evaus the beloved child of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas R. Evans, Plymouth Pa., through a slight attack of diphtheria. He was nearly a year old having been born March 14th 1891. Funeral services were held March 6th, Revs. W. Lewis and J. G. Evans officiating.

EDWARDS-April 9, 1892, at the residence of her sister, Mrs. Robert Griffiths, of Columbus, Mrs. Mary Edwards, aged 57 years. She was born in Wales, and emigrated to this country with her parents while young. She was united to Mr. Richard Edwards, in 1858. Mr. Edwards died in 1860. She is survived by two brothers and four sisters: Mr. John R. Jones, Mankato, Minn; Mr. Richard Jones, Mich., and Mrs. Robert Griffiths and Mrs. Owen Williams, of Columbus, Mrs. B. F. Hart, of Fairbury, Neb., and Mrs. Evan Jones, of Brooklyn, N. Y. Mrs. Edwards had lived in Brooklyn for the last 30 years.

She had recently paid her sister, Mrs. Griffiths, a visit. Shortly after returning home she caught a severe cold, which ended in the grippe and pneumonia. Mrs. Griffiths learning of her sister's dangerous illness, hastened to render her all the assistance she could, and it was her earnest desire to go to Columbus, and to be buried there. Mrs. Griffiths undertook the arduous task of taking her there, and she only survived about a week after she was taken to Columbus.

Mrs. Edwards was a lady possessing many ezcellent qualities of mind and heart. Naturally bright, cheerful, intelligent, an enlightened Christian, inbred with a truly devout and religious experience that was deep, mature and genial, so that she was greatly beloved and respected in the church and throughout the community. The funeral services were held at the home of Mrs. Griffiths, on Tuesday, the 12th, Rev. D. H. Jones and other ministers officiating. The interment took place at Bethel church.

HUGHES-Sunday, February 28th, 1892, at Remsen, N. Y., Mr. William J. Hughes in the 80th year of his age. Mr. Hughes was born Nov. 11th, 1812, at Pont Penman, near Pwllheli, in the parish of Bryncroes, Lleyn, Carnarvonshire. N. W., and came to America in 1831, with his father, mother and three brothers and a sister. For four or five years they settled at Utica where he was married in 1836. About that time he came to Remsen, where afterward he continued to live. Though appearing in robust health, he was taken with a severe attack of pneumonia which in ten days resulted in his death. Mr. Hughes from his early life had led a devout and godly life and noted for his scriptural

knowledge and matured religious experience and also for his stern uprightness of character. His religious devotion and his faith in the Saviour grew stronger as he advanced in years, and in his last illness he was calm and peaceful in the blessed assurance that his life was hid with Christ in God. As a member and an honored elder in the C. M. church he was highly esteemed by all who knew him. He is survived by his widow and three sons: Hugh W. Hughes, and Richard W. Hughes of Remsen, and Charles W. Hughes, Chicago, Ill., and by two brothers: Charles Hughes, Boonville, N. Y., and Hugh Hughes, Farmersville, N. Y. The funeral services were held at his late residence, Tuesday March 2nd., Revs. E. G. Williams and E. C. Evans officiating. The interment took place at Fairchild Cemetery, near Rem

sen.

OWENS-Jan. 31, 1892, at Rome, N. Y., at the home of his mother, Mrs. Wm. Evans, Mr. R. Jay Owens, in the 29th year of his age. He was born in Rome, and lived there until about eight years ago. He learned the printer's trade at the office of the Rome Sentinel, and followed that occupation through life. From Rome he went to Utica, and thence to New York. May 19th, 1886, he was married to Miss Sarah J. Williams, of New York. About two years ago Mr. Owens fell a victim to the grippe, which led to consumption, and he gradually failed until his death. He and his family came home to Rome in May, 1891, hoping that the change would lead to his recovery, but he was beyond medical aid. His funeral took place Feb. 3d, 1892, the services being held at the Welsh C. M. church, Rev. Robert Williams, the pastor, and others, officiating. Afterwards the remains were conveyed to their last resting place in Floyd cemetery. "Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord, that they may rest from their labors." His life in this world was short, but his soul was prepared for the change by a true and mature Christian experience. All through his sickness he drew comfort and spiritual nourishment from the Scriptures, and in a large degree he exemplified the life of his Saviour before those around him. He desired to live, but was reconciled to God's will. "I know, O Lord, that thy judgments are right, and that thou in faithfulness hast afflicted me." The day before he died he said to his wife, "I have been saved thirteen years, and now I am going to be glorified;" and early on Sabbath morning he entered his heavenly home. "I will greatly rejoice in the Lord, my soul shall be joyful in my God, for he hath clothed me with the garments of salvation; he hath covered me

with the robe of righteousness." This was his testimony. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved wife and son Willie, of New York, alo his mother, Mrs. Wm. Evans, of Rome, and his two sisters, Mrs. Henry R. Jones, of Utica, and Mrs. E. T. Williams, of Rome, N. Y.

HUGHES January 29th, 1892, at her home, 236 W. 17th St., New York, after a lingering illness of several months, Mrs. Ellen Hughes the beloved wife of Mr. John Hughes, age 60 years. Mrs. Hughes was born at Llanberis, N. W., and was the daughter of Owen and Jane Owens. She came to America in 1857, and the following year she was married to Mr. John Hughes. Slatington, Pa., until about 12 years ago, They settled at when they moved to New York. In each place they were highly respected as a Christian family for their many personal and social virtues, and for their active and useful religious work. Mrs. Hughes was distinguished for many excellent traits of character. She was remarkable for her ready sympathy and help to neighbors in sickness and distress. Her hospitality was unbounded, and her kindness of heart secured for her great influenc for good in the community. Her house was generally open to ministers of the gospel, and her genial cordial welcome always made them feel at home. Her labors for the church of God were abounding in many ways and always rendered without formallty or ostentation. She had deep convictions of truth and duty. She could honestly reprove as well as kindly encourage and thereby exerted a healthy moral influence over young men who had left their parents in Wales. She was held in the highest esteem and affection by a large circle of friends and her memory is blessed in the church and community. In her last illness she had all the comforts and relief that medical aid and loving care could bestow upon her. And when the end came she was calm and peaceful, leaning on the mercy of God and trusting fully in her living redeemer. She is survived by her beloved husband and only son, Mr. John J, Hughes, New York, who deeply mourn their loss of a faithful wife and a loving mother.

At the funeral, religious services were held at the house in New York by Rev. T. B. Thomas, Monroe, N. Y. The remains were then taken by train to Slatington, where a large congregation had assembled in the C. M. church as a token of respect to her memory. The services were conducted by the pastor, Rev. R. E. Williams and other ministers. The remains were conveyed for burto Fair View Cemetry. Poultney, Vt,

J. W. MORRIS.