Welsh Journals

THE WELSH WEEKLY. March 4, 1892. that the Doctor is a complete master pf the art which he teaches. In the evening he gave his popular lecture on "A Trip to the Golden Gate " in the Plough Chapel. The Eev. Dr. Morris took the chair, and there was a good audience. The lecturer has a wonderful gift as an actor, and this, together with his great descriptive powers, made the scenes he depicted live before his hearers. The occasion will be long and pleasantly remembered by all who were present. On Thursday evening there was a valedictory supper at the College, on the departure of Mr. D. A. Davies, who is about to take the charge of the large and important Con¬ gregational church at Aylesbury, Bucks. Mr. Davies is held in high esteem, not only by the professors, but also by his fellow-students, who on this occasion vied with each other in expressing their warm attachment to him, and their high appreciation of his character. His course at College reflects great credit upon him, for, in addition to other distinctions, he succeeded last midsummer to win the Thomas's Scholarship. He will be followed to his new sphere by the good wishes and prayers of all; and we con¬ fidently expect that he will take an honourable place among those who, of late years, have left this College, and are occupying prominent positions in the English pulpit. The surplus of the proceeds of Dr. Edwards's public lecture, after paying expenses, was given by the students to the Forward Movement Fund of the London Missionary Society. COLLEGE NOTES. Who will succeed to the Principalship of the Bala- Bangor Independent College ? This is a question that is giving rise to much speculation. Many are the gentlemen whose names are freely mentioned, among them being Professor T. Rees, B.A., who at present discharges the duties of Principal, the Bev. D. Adams, B.A., of Bethesda, the Eev. J. Lloyd Williams, B.A., of Tenby, the Bev. Cynfig Davie?, M.A., of Menai Bridge, and Mr. Edward Anwyl, B.A., the distinguished young Welshman of Oriel and Mansfield Colleges, Oxford, and Professor J. E. Lloyd, Aberystwyth. Peofessoe J. E. Lloyd was a Scholar of Lincoln College, Oxford. In Moderations he took a first class in Classics and taking Modern History in his finals (a very rare com¬ bination), he was one of four who were placed in the first class in 1885. He is a distinguished Welsh scholar, a lecturer in Welsh and in History at Aberystwyth, and was one of the three who were finally selected for the Principal- ship of that College. The candidature of Mr. E. Anwyl, B.A., is supported by Dr. Fairbairn and other eminent theologians. Educated at King Edward's School, Chester, Mr. Anwyl won an open scholarship at Oriel College, Oxford. He narrowly missed his first in Classical Moderations, but partly com¬ pensated for this by obtaining a good fr st in the much more difficult school of Litem Humaniores—the final classical school—in 1889. He was one of the first members of the Dafydd ab Gwilym Society, and his Latin preface to the minute-book of that society is one of the most remarkable contributions to that interesting book. He has also lectured before the London Cymmrodorion Society, and has frequently contributed to the Geninen and other Welsh periodicals. Me. Anwyl was further specially distinguished for his Logic at his Classical Finals in 1889, his paper being the best of the year. In his first year he stood third on the list of candidates for the Gainsford Greek Verse, and was complimented by the examiners for the Ireland Scholar¬ ship for his knowledge of Philology. His three years at Mansfield appear to have been as successful as the four he spent as Scholar of Oriel. He is said to be a good Hebraist, and to have an intimate acquaintance with the intricacies of Theology and New Testament criticism. The Cambrian News says, concerning the appoin'ment of a Registrar for Aberystwyth College, whether Lord Aberdare, Mr. Morgan Lloyd, or Mr. Lewis is most to blame for the utter fiasco at the last meeting of the University College of Wales Council we leave them to settle amongst themselves. Peincipal Edwabds, of Bala College, has just completed his four months' rest, or, as he calls it, his four months' hard labour. However, the Principal is still under Dr. Hughes' supervision, and he was only allowed to preach once, and that at Bala on Sunday morning, the 21st ult. On Friday, the 27th ult., Sir William Hart Dyke re¬ ceived at the Education Department a deputation to ask for an early recognition of Aberystwyth College as a centre for the training of elementary teachers. Lord Aberdare introduced the deputation, which included Mr. T. E. Ellis, M.P., Mr. Lloyd Morgan, M.P., and Mr. Lewis Morris. An assurance was given by Sir William that Mr. Oakley, one of the inspectors of the Department, who paid a visit last autumn to Aberystwyth College with regard to the points now raised and other matters, will pay a second visit to the college early next month, and would report. Me. John Geipfiths, M.A., Fellow, Tutor, and Junior Bursar of Jesus College, Oxford, is this term acting as deputy to the Savilian Professor of Geometry at Oxford (viz., for Professor Sylvester). Mr. Griffiths is a native of Llangendeirne, Carmarthenshire. Miss Edith Jones, daughter of the late Mr. J. W. Jones New Jewin, London, has passed the London Matriculation in the first division. Miss Jones, who is under 18 years of age, was prepared for the examination in Dame Alice Owen's School, London. REVIEWS. A Plea for the Disestablishment of the Church of England in Wales. By Bev. W. Edwards, D.D., Prin¬ cipal of the Baptist College, Pontypool. (Pontypool: Hughes and Son. Price Twopence). Principal Edwards is an indefatigable worker. In addition to his onerous duties as President of the College, he has found time to favour the public with many productions from his versatile pen, and by speech to further the cause of justice and liberty. Some of his books, such as " Ystyriaethan a'r Ddiwygiad o'r Testament Cymraeg," and the " Handbook of Christian Baptism " are widely known. His published Notes on the subjects of the Sunday School Union have proved to be of great value to the Sunday Schools of the country. His latest production is a pamphlet on Disestablishment. The arguments and reasons are adduced in a new and exceedingly lucid and comprehensive form. Dr. Edwards has received numerous communications from leading Liberationists—including several Members of Parliament—expressing their gratification and ap¬ proval. That it has met a need is shown by the fact that the first edition of several thousands has been sold, aDd the constant demand for them has made the issue of another edition imperative. "We are sure—as Dr. Edwards hopes—that if read, it will be the means of stimulating Welsh Nonconformists to "redouble their efforts to remove the shackles of worldly power from a sister church, and thus secure freedom for her and justice for ourselves." We quote the following :— We are on the eve of a great crisis ! The next two or three years will be fraught with great results. We must cherish brotherly love to our brethren of the Church of England. Our fight will not be with persons ; but our attitude towards the system which has oppressed our country, and divided its people, must be uncompromising. Our advocacy of religious freedom must be strenuous and persistent. And now, on the eve of victory, we must redouble our efforts to remove the shackles of a worldly power from a sister church, and thus secure freedom for her and justice for ourselves. Let us be true to ourselves in the hour of final conflict. We have everything to encourage us, The day is dawning ; the sun is rising. It is just behind that last hill—the next General Election, and then the problem of centuries will be solved. In this crisis, shall we be true ? Cannot we say, Yes, with the voice of one man by all that we hold most sacred ? " Yes," by the memory of the noble army of the Martyrs ! " Yes," by the principles they uttered with their last breath, and sealed with their blood! "Yes," by the memory of the Fathers of Welsh Noncomformity, and by the testimony they bore in their persecutions, in prisons, and in the hour of death itself ! " Yes," by the heritage that the heroes of the past centuries bequeathed to us, and the example they set us ! Courage, then, the golden age of full religious liberty is coming. The spirit of the times and the teaching of the Master are on our sides. The dial of the world and the Church will not move backwards ; and soon, we trust, having plighted our troth and sworn eternal friendship with our brethren of every Church, we shall fight the common foe, and hasten the Millennium. " Then I will make thine officers," not bumbailiffs, " but peace, and thine exactors," not policemen, " but righteousness, and violence shall no more be heard in the land." Then shall men gather round a King whose Throne is a Cross, and learn to live in that Love which is the Perfection of Law. LITERARY NOTES. It may be interesting to many of our readers to know that a volume of the late Bev. C. H. Spurgeon's sermons will shortly be issued in Welsh. The trans¬ lator is the Bev. Thomas Lewis, Newport, Mori., who received a "written warrant" from Mr. Spurgeon authorizing the translation. The price of the volume bound in cloth will be 3s. 6d.; and it will be published at the Seren Cymru offices, Carmarthen. Mr. Lewis has also written an interesting life history of the Bev. C. H. Spurgeon, which is now ready, and sold at 6d. Two interesting papers have recently been read at the meetings of theDafydd ab Gwilym Society, Oxford. Professor Bhys read the paper contributed by him to the Folk-Lore Society last term, on " Manx Supersti¬ tions," a sequel to the public leafcure delivered by him at the Hall of Jesus College in June. Last Saturday evening, Mr. D. J. Jones, of Jesus College, read a paper on " Gwyr y Gloren," a humorous sketch of Bhondda Valley character. Mr. Gwenogfryn Evans, the Welsh paleographer, hopes to have the Liber Landavensis out before lo ng. The Index continues to give him great trouble, but be will have achieved the compilation of it in a few months. The first edition of 5000 copies of a Commentary on the Epistle to the Galatians, by Professor Williams, M.A., Bala Theological College, has been exhausted, and fresh orders are pouring in. THE LEGAL COLUMN. FULL OF WISE SAWS AND MODERN INSTANCES." ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. Eglwyawr.—(1) The Ecclesiastical Commissioners are empowered to convert any vicarage into a rectory, in any case in which the owner or owners entitled in fee simple to the rectory or tithes, if an impropriate rectory, or the patron entitled in fee simple, of a sine¬ cure rectory, and also the incumbent (if any) of the sinecure rectory, shall be willing to release the rectorial tithes, rights, dues, and emoluments. The release is made as the Commissioners shall direct, and they, by an instrument in writing under their seal, direct such conversion. The instrument is then registered in the registry of the diocese in which the parish is situate, and enrolled in the Chancery Division of the High Court. (2) Yes; a perpetual curate is also liable for dilapidations. (3) The resignation must not be con¬ ditional except in a case where it is given for the sake of exchange. The condition then would be that the exchange should take effect, or if not the resignation to be void. W. M.—The stamp duty in the case you mention would be £6, and the costs would be about £22 10s. in addition, though probably they would be much less. Pontypridd.-—Building societies are either per¬ manent or terminating. The former do not want to be explained; the latter either terminate at a fixed date mentioned in the rules of the society, or more frequently when a certain event therein mentioned has been attained. A ballot and sale society is one in which some of the advances are made free of interest, others are made to those of its members who offer the largest pre mium for its use. Bead the rules through carefully, and s ee, too, that the management is in the hands of capable and known men. A society properly conducted is, without doubt, a great boon to many—it creates a habit of thrift. Gymraes.—You cannot recover, and your case is a particularly hard one. Had it been necessary that it Bhould have been registered you could have, but this is one of the few cases now in which it need not be, so you have no remedy in that way. S. M.—(1) Object to the transfer. (2) You would have a locus standi. You could appear yourself or employ a solicitor. Agent.—If the sale price does not exceed Is., the stamp would, on each, be l^d. ; if more, and not exceeding 2s. 61., 3d. You would have to take out a license annually, which costs 5s. F. A.—Your best course would be not to take any notice whatever of the letter, but should you hear again, write fully. Hafod.—The amount you can recover is limited to three years' wages. The notice must be served within six weeks. It is a case in which you should consult a solicitor at once. F. L. W.—There must be two witnesses, who must see the testator sign, or he must, if previously signed, acknowledge it to be his signature. In the latter case, the fact should be so stated in the attestation clause. The witnesses, too, must sign in each others' presence. W. (Llanelly).—(1) Write to the British Consul there, who will give you all the information you need. (2) The sooner the better. I. M. T. — (1) There are certain exceptions, but it may be laid down generally that there is no appeal when the amount is under J20. (2) The defendant's notice of defence on a default summons must now be given within eight days. Formerly it was sixteen. Merthyr.—No action would lie, as it would not be considered a nuisance. Had it been otherwise you would have had your remedy by injunction to restrain. A. F. S.—The property would in that case be free from the debts and control of the husband. Pontardulais.—It rests entirely with you. Why not consult and talk matters over with the deacons ? Matters might then be amicably arranged, and, at a ny rate, you will have done your duty. All communications requiring an answer in this column to be addressed to LEX, Office of the Welsh Weekly, 19, Moira Terrace* Cardiff.