mother tongue when it comes from a Welshman's lips, glowing with the fire and pathos: the passion and poetry of a Welshman's soul. Nowadays it is whispered that every Brecon student imagines that he has only to cross the border to be surrounded with eager and competing deacons, each striving to be first with his invitation to a large and influential church. If that is not quite the case yet, at least it can be said that a succession of famous Welshmen has taught the churches to expect much from their countrymen and amongst the living men who have created this reputation, Morlais Jones was the first and is still the most famous. He is the popular minister of the Lewisham Congregational Church, whose success has been remarkable. He is a nephew of the famous poet preacher of Wales, the late Thomas Jones of Swansea. His own account of his congregation is that they are the "most generous and largest hearted congregation in England."

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In the same excellent periodical I notice a capable review of the biography of the late Rev. T. Rhys Evans of Brighton, one who was a genius with great and rare endow ments, but who made not so great a reputation as some of his contemporaries owing to his want of savoir faire.

Another prominent living Welshman officiating in a London pulpit, is the Rev. Pedr Williams, a man who is likely to obtain a high position in the religious history of his country. He was by far the most stirring speaker at the annual meeting of the National Temperance League. "We must," he said, take care lest we build our encouragements upon our progress. The standard by which we are to judge is not progress, but the ripeness of the movement." He had a poke at the "politician who never

comes into the meeting, but stands at the door," and arouses great enthusiasm when he said, "If by annihilating a national vice the revenue suffers, then in God's name let it suffer."

Great excitement occurred at a secret meeting of Churchmen held in London, to oppose the Suspensory Bill. A strong force of Disestablishers obtained admission and interrupted the proceedings. The Welsh national anthem was sung vigorously, and the most determined opposition given to the objects of the meeting. Upon this, the Bishop of St. Asaph and others have asserted that this is not only unfair, but that the opposition was expressly organized by Welsh Members of Parliament. Another large meeting was held to protest again against the Suspensory Bill. This was also of a turbulent character. Ostensibly, it was a meeting of London Welshmen, but it is a curious fact that not a single London Welshman took part in the proceedings. There was a strong contingent of Liberals who protested loudly and vehemently the other way, and made their presence very conspicuous when the time for voting came. Several young clergymen distinguished themselves at this meeting by assaulting peaceful persons whom they suspected of being hostile to their interests. Truly, the Welsh atmosphere is getting warm. For instance, Lord Penrhyn has announced his intention not to subscribe to the Town Memorial Fund, because two or three of the Bangor University professors accompanied Mr. Lloyd George, M. P., in his carriage when he made a progress through the streets of Bangor, at the last election. Dr. Herber Evans has replied to this, stating that he could name professors who rode in the carriages favoured by Lord Penrhyn's side, but it would not have occurred

that it was a reason for withholding his mite to the subscription. Mr. William Rathbone, M. P., for Arvon division, doubled his subscription from £50 to £100, after hearing Lord Penrhyn's petty speech. Of such stuff are the would-be rulers of the Principality.

The Welsh Land Commission propose to commence their labors during May, and have arranged their first meetings. The Government intend to have an Autumn session of Parliament to proceed with their various principal measures, and will include the Welsh Suspensory Bill. In the great division on the Home Rule Bill, when the Government had a majority of 43, (a similar majority carried the Act of Union in 1800), 28 Welsh members voted for, three against, and one was absent (Mr. D. A. Thomas) through ill health. Mr. Thomas Ellis was one of the tellers in this historic division. The Liberation Society have held their annual meeting in support of disestablishment in London. The chairman was Sir George Osborne Morgan, M. P., who stated that they met under circumstances of exceptional interest. For the first time in history the Government of the day stood committed to the application to English soil of the great principles which that society was formed to ad

vocate.

In Breconshire, the home and birthplace of John Penry, there are to be meetings held in every town, village and hamlet on the 29th of May, on the ter-centenary of his birthday. It is intended to raise a chair to be called the "John Penry Chair," for teaching the history and princicples

of the free churches at Brecon College. For this sum £10,000 will be required. Considering that it is partially due to his successors that the colonization of America occurred, it is hoped that generous Welshmen in

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America will assist in this very useful and worthy cause.

Mr. R. S. Hughes, who died quite recently, was a voluminous Welsh song-writer and an organist of great skill. He died at the early age of 39 years and was buried at Bethesda.

Dean John Owen, to whom I have referred, is an able young Welshman, a son of an honored C. M. elder in Carnarvonshire, formerly a master at Llandovery when the Bishop of St. Asaph was head of that school. He is a great patriot, suffering much from the opponents of the establishment in Wales. He is short, blackhaired, wears spectacles, and has a most awkward and uncouth delivery. He is better as a writer than as speaker.

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A statue to the memory of the late Mr. David Davies, M. P., of Llandinam, has been unveiled at Barry, the great port which he helped to create. He began life as a collier and when he died he was one of the largest coliery proprietors and richest men in South Wales.

It is stated that Sir Hussey Vivian is to be made a peer. He has been for many years a representative for Glamorganshire,and is famous for the ease with which he keeps abreast of modern political movements and still retains a prominent position in aristocratic society.

Methodist circles is the announcement of a complete edition of the works of the late Rev. Edward Matthews.

Dr. R. W. Dale, of Birmingham, contribututes to "The Independent and Nonconformist" an article on "Welsh Method'ism," founded on two Welsh novels, illustrated by his own experiences.

The Rev. Cynonfardd Edwards, D. D.. lectured on elocution to the tutors and students of the North Wales Congregational College at Bangor, lately. Principal Herber Evans, D. D.. in introducing the lecturer, said if the proposal to found a chair of elocution at the three Welsh Congregational Colleges was successful, no better occupant could be found for it than Cynonfardd, who, he had no doubt, would be willing to return from America, whither he was going, to - occupy it.

At a recent meeting of the Cymdeithas Cymry Caer (Chester Welsh Association), Mr. Henry Taylor, town clerk of Flint, read a paper on The Borderland of Wales."

ENGLAND'S NEW POET LAUREATE ASKED TO WRITE A ROYAL ODE.--Lewis Morris, the Welsh poet, has been asked to write an ode on the approaching marriage of the Duke of York to Princess May.

A London dispatch says Queen Victoria and Gladstone Lave agreed upon the appointment next month of Lewis Morris as poet laureate. The selection of Mr. Morris was forecast when he was commissioned to write the marriage ode of the Duke of York and Princess May. The laureate to be was born in Carmarthen, Wales, in January, 1833, graduated from Oxford with honors in 1855, and was called to the bar in 1861. His literary work was begun while he was practicing law. The "Songs of Two Worlds appeared in 1871-74-75. The Epic of Hades," 187677; in 1878, "Gwen, a Drama in Monologue;" in 1880 "The One of Life;" in 1882, "Songs Unsung;" in 1886. "Gycia, a Tragedy;" and in 1887, "Songs of Britain." The latter book contains odes on the Queen's jubilee and on the Imperial institute, the latter written by request, owing to the illness of the poet laureate, and for which Mr. Morris received the jubilee medal from the queen.

NOTES FROM WALES.

The tithe of the Church in Wales amounts to 301,429 a year. As many as 410 benefices out of a total of 987 belong to private patrons not affected by the Suspensory Bill.

The Welsh Land Commission will begin to take evidence on May 23, at Cowbridge. It is proposed to open the sittings for North Wales on August 14, in Merionethshire.

If a scheme which is now being promoted should be carried out, the waters of the Dee will be impounded some distance below Bala Lake, which would be thus extended so as to form a piece of water nine miles long, submerging a length of the Great Western Railway, a portion of the town of Bala, and the famous Church and graveyard of Llanycil. It is scarcely probable, however, that such a scheme will be sanctioned.

Principal Charles Edwards is now in Rome, enjoying a well deserved rest. According to a letter received from him by an intimate friend at Bala a few days agowritten by the bye in St. Peter's-the reverend principal says that balmy air of Italy is working wouders on him.

Mr. Robert Lewis, County Court bailiff, visited Penbryn, Cardiganshire, to recover tithes due to the vicar. On getting out of the brake, in which he and a police escort had driven, he was assailed by over 100 people, who drove him back to the vehicle. He was beaten about the head with sticks, and his injuries were of a serious character. No arrests have been made, but the police have the names of the ring-leaders.

At the demonstration of quarrymen at Festiniog, Mr. W. J. Parry was presented with an illuminated address, and a sum of £440 in recognition of his long and valuable services as first secretary. and afterwards president, of the North Wales Quarrymen's Union.

The Home Secretary has appointed a committee to inquire into the working of of the slate quarries of North Wales, with a view to the drawing up of regulations for the protection of the workmen. The committe consists of Dr. C. Le Neve Foster,

inspector mines; Mr. H. S. Richmond inspector of factories; the Hon. W. W. Vivian, manager of the Dinorwic Quarries; Mr. W. A. Darbishire, Nontile; Mr. W. J. Williams, secretary of the Quarrymen's Union; and Mr. J. J. Evans, F. R. G. S., late manager of the Penrhyn Quarries.

The amount contributed by the Carnarvonshire Congregational churches (Welsh) through the County Union toward the Lon. don Missionary Society for the year ending March 31st was 254, 13s, 3d.

According to statistics just issued, the church membership of the Welsh Baptists is in South Wales, 81,576, and in North Wales, 10,818; total, 92,s94.

The Welsh National Eisteddfod, to be held at Pontypridd next August, promises to be the largest and most successful on record. A large pavilion is to be erected that will accommodate 20,000 people.

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Bishop Potter preached the sermon. Dr. Morgan is to be congratulated on the great work and prosperous condition of the church under his charge.

A NEW slate quarry has been opened at Lynnport, Pa., which, according to reliable judges and experts, is said to contain slate of great value and excellent quality, specially adapted for the production of slate pencils, school slates, &c., &c. It is operated by the Bower Slate and Pencil Quarry Company, of which Mr. E. G. Ellis, New York, is one of the incorporators and directors, along with several other New York business men.

THE Marietta College, Olio, has been ably conducted during this year by two WelshAmericans. Mr. John M. Lewis, '93, is the Managing Editor, and Mr. J. E. Williams is the Business Manager. Mr. Williams is the son of Mr. Elias Williams, Shawnee, Ohio, and is a young man of great promise for attainments and usefulness. Marietta is the Alma Mater of several Welsh students, among whom we are glad to find the name of Mr. W. E. Davies, Providence, Pa.

THE Deseret Evening News for May 4th has a long article reviewing very favorably, at the end of his tenure of office, the administration of Hon. Arthur L. Thomas as Governor of Utah. He was Secretary of the Territory from 1879 to 1887; Acting Governor 1882-1884, and Governor from May 6th, 1889, until May, 1893. Through all he was highly respected by all Mormons and Gentiles.

WE were glad to see Mr. R. L. Jones, Milwaukee, Wis., on his visit lately to friends and relatives in Oneida county, N. Y. Mr. Jones is a son of the late Elder Robert R. Jones, Nelson, N. Y.

REV. JOHN O. JONES, late of Milwaukee, Wis.. has been installed as pastor of the C. M. Church at Wilkesbarre, Pa., where his ministry is highly appreciated by his people and the community at large.

A WELSH clergyman, lately from Wales, has been appointed Rector of the Protestant Episcopal Church at Holland Patent, N. Y.

REV. R. C. MORGAN, pastor of the First Baptist Church of Johnstown, Pa., has been very successful in the gospel ministry, and especially so in his present field of labor, the membership of his church having more than doubled during the last few years. And the church has decided to increase his salary in recognition of his services.

MESSRS. Owen Thomas and Robert Morris, Fair Haven, Vt, have returned home from a brief visit to Wales, where they enjoyed themselves immensely with friends and relatives and in the midst of its picturesque

cenery.

MR. T. LLOYD WILLIAMS, Racine, Wis., was lately presented with a gold-headed cane by the C. M. Church as a token of esteem and appreciation for his faithful service as secretary of the church for many years.

REV. R. E. WILLIAMS, Slatington, Pa, bas accepted the call to take charge of the C. M. Church at Plymouth, Pa. Mr. Williams is an excellent preacher and an active and faithful pastor. We wish him every success in his new field of labor.

REV. MARK WILLIAMS, who has been a missionary in North China for 27 years, visited the Congregational ohurches of Oneida county lately on behalf of the American Board of Foreign Missions. Mr. Williams is a thorough Welshman, a native of Paddy's Run, Ohio, his father having emigrated there from Anglesea, Wales.

A BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION at William Penn, near Shenandoah, Pa. On the anniversary of his 53d birthday, which occurred on Monday May 8, the friends of Mr. John M. Hughes of the above place took the opportunity to show their a imiration and appreciation of his services among them by presenting him with a very beautiful gold watch and chain. In a neat manner Superintendent Wm. H. Lewis made the presentation speech. Mr. Hughes was so utterly taken by surprise that words almost failed him, but he accepted the gift gracefully and feelingly. Music, recitations and refreshments followed, which proved very enjoyable. We hope our friend Mr. Hughes may live to enjoy many more similar birthdays

WE are sorry to record the death of Mr. William Jones (Canwr), Floyd, N. Y., which occurred Saturday, May 17th, 1893, at his home, at the age of 83 years. Mr. Jones was one of the oldest settlers in Floyd and was highly respected in a large circle of friends and relatives. A memoir will appear later.

THE WORLD'S FAIR EISTEDDFOD.

We are glad to learn that the prospects for a successful Eisteddfod in Chicago are good and encouraging. The musical competitions will prove very attractive and interesting. There are assurances that several male choirs

from Wales will come over to compete. The Penrhyn male choir have sent in their entrance fee, and Lord Penrhyn has shown his interest in the Eisteddfod by donating 300 pounds towards their expenses. With such spirit and liberality prevailing, the Eisteddfod will, no doubt, prove a great success.

DR. H. I. JONES, L. R. C. P. E., has acquired an extensive and lucrative practice as occulist and aurist in San Francisco, Califorbetween Grant Ave. and Stockton streets. nia. He is located now at 228 Post street,