LITERARY NOTES. LITERARY NOTES. MR. E. S. HARTLAND read a paper lately on "Welsh Folk-lore its collection and study," before the Liverpool Welsh National Society. THE next volume in the series of the "Story of the Nations" will be that on Wales by Mr. O. M. Edwards. IT is stated that Lord Bute's address at Rhyl is now printed in Welsh and Euglish, and can be had by applying to Sir W. P. Lewis, Bute Office, Cardiff. A CHEAPER edition of the Ancient Laws of Wales by the late Mr. Hubert Lewis, edited by Mr. J. E. Lloyd, has been issued by Mr. Elliot Stock MR. ERNEST RHYS, the editor of the Camelot Series, is a Welshman. Mr. Rhys is a native of Carmarthenshire. The able articles on Welsh poetry which recently appeared in the Speaker, over the initials E. R., were written by Mr. Rhys. IN a recent number of Cymru, a monthly magazine, Mr. O. M. Edwards, the editor, announces arrangements for supplying the want of suitable juvenile literature in the Welsh language. Two illustrated series of booklets, dealing with the history and litera 31 ture of Wales, are being prepared by him, and will be issued forthwith. The "Children's series" commences with a simple catechism on the history of Wales, and a little volume entitled "Poets' Children," both of which are in the press. The first number of the other series, which is meant for young people, will be a handy little history of Wales, and will be followed by histories of Welsh heroes (each one representing an epoch) and selections from Welsh classics. Four of these books are also in the Press: the "History of Wales," Charles Edwards's "History of the Faith in Wales," "John Penry, the Welsh Puritan," and a poem on the "Destruction of Jerusalem," by Eben Fardd. PERSONAL AND MISCELLANEOUS NOTES. A RECEPTION TO REV. FRED. EVANS, D.D., (EDNYFED) BY HIS WELSH FRIENDS ON HIS DE PARTURE FOR MILWAUKEE, WIS. To show their appreciation of his talent, character and usefulness, many of the Welsh friends of the Rev. Fred. Evans, D.D., for many years the popular Pastor of the Tenth Baptist Church, tendered him a reception and dinner at the Continental Hotel on Tuesday evening, Dec. 13th. Dr. Evans, who has accepted a call to the pastorate of the First Baptist Church, of Milwaukee, the leading church of that denomination in Wisconsin, was, for a long time, steward of the Welsh Society, and highly esteemed by his countrymen in the city. Among those who greeted him at the reception were Rev. R. T. Jones, Rev. E. H. Austin, Hon. H. G. Jones, D. T. Davies, James F. Jones, F. R. Phillips, Wm. Lloyd, David Jones, John Thomas, Warren G. Griffith, Dr. James Jones Levick, Dr. St. John W. Mintzer, Dr. W. J. Edwards, E. P. Davies, Levis Anthony, Professor Harry E. Jones, W. A. Musson, D. E. Davies, Professor G. Roberts, Anthony Griffith, Thomas R. Davies, W. W. Jones, W. J. Lloyd, Wm. James, J. M. Thomas, Wm. D. Eynon, Professor D. Gordon Thomas, Morgan Rees, W. G. Howell, Elias T. Davies, Wm. R. Williams, John N. Hughes, Alfred D. Davies, D. R. Davies, M. M. Hughes, A. L. Jones and others. After the dinner Hon. H. G. Jones, the Chairman of the Committee on Arrangements, made an address and on taking his leave to make the train Mr. D. T. Davies was called to preside. Stirring addresses were made by Dr. Levick, W. C. Griffith, Esq, W. G. Howell, Wm. Lloyd, Dr. St. John W. Mintzer, R. H. Austin and Rev. R. T. Jones, after which the Rev. Dr. Evans made an eloquent address. During the evening inspiring songs were sung by Professors D. Gordon Thomas, Harvey E. Jones, Owen Roberts and E. Puntan Davies. During the progress of the meeting Senator Jones sent to Dr. Evans for his wife who has always taken a deep interest in the Welsh society, a solid silver souvenir spoon as a personal present from Senator Jones. The handle of the spoon had the picture of William Penn and the bowl of the spoon was inlaid with gold. JOHN W. OWEN was elected District Attorney of Racine County, and David Conway Lloyd to the same office of the adjoining county of Kenosha in the late election. The former is a Republican and the latter a Democrat. IT is with the greatest satisfaction that the Welsh-American people of Wisconsin, view the coming of Rev. Fred Evans, D.D., to Occupy the prominent pulpit of the First Baptist Church, Milwaukee. It is hoped that he will identify himself as much with his countrymen in the West as he has in the East. It is very gratifying indeed to every Cymro that so many of his countrymen are called to fill important stations in church and state. NOTES FROM WALES. DR. T. C. EDWARDS has tendered his resignation of the pastorate of Ebenezer, Cardiff, and intends to return to his old field of labor at Kingston, Pa. THE Executive of the Welsh Miners' Federation has issued a long manifesto to the 90,000 miners employed in the associated collieries throughout South Wales and Monmouthshire with referer ce to the present crisis in the Welsh coal trade. The executive point out that the miners have received reductions amounting to 28 per cent. under the sliding scale and a further reduction in wages is announced to take place at the end of the year. A contract has been signed by the Welsh coalowners to supply the Egyptian Government with 100,000 tons of coal on the quays at Alexandria at a reduction of 13 per cent. on the present rates. This bringing down the price of coal, the miners are urged to abandon the sliding scale, and to unite with the Miners' Federation of Great Britain to prevent the employers encroaching on the miners' rights. THE Welsh University Draft Charter Committee has held its sessions lately at Shrewsbury and arranged to meet once more before submitting the draft to the Conference, which is to meet probably next month. The scheme provides for two governing bodies, the University Court-a popular body-and a Senate composed of the Senates of the three University Colleges, appeals lying to the University Court; certain courses of extension lectures will be recognized; and it was decided to recognize the faculty of theology after the University is created. The question of the recognition of the Theological Colleges of Wales was deferred. THE REV. R. H. Morgan, M.A., Mensi Bridge, who has undertaken the task of collecting the sum of £20,000 in aid of Bala Theological College, has resigned the charge of his church at Menai Bridge, and devotes himself to the work of the College. Already close upon £8 000 has been collected. A VEIN of fuller's earth has been found at Frongoch, near Bala and works are being built for the preparation of the mineral for the market. A WELSH Patagonia Gold Field Syndicate, Limited, has been registered with a capital of £10,000. WE regret to record the death, at Bridgend, S. W., of Rev. Edward Mathews, Eweny, who was one of the most distinguished ministers in Wales. Heart troubles, intensified by debility, were the primary causes of death. Mr Mathews occupied for half a century a prominent position in the Welsh pulpit. He was over eighty years old. Не leaves a widow, to whom he was married two years ago. Tae deceased expressly desired a private interment. MARRIED. JONES -GRIFFITHS -Saturday, Nov. 26th, 1892, at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Richard W. Jones, Bangor, Pa., in the presence of a large circle of relatives, Mr. Lewis R. Jones of Bangor, Pa., and Miss Catharine G. Edwards of Slatington, Pa., were united in the holy bonds of matrimony. The bridesmaid was Miss Ellen R. Jones sister of the bride, and groomsman, Mr. John J. Williams. The ceremony was performed by Rev. E. R. Hughes, Congregational Church Pastor. Supper was served at 5 P.M., and the rest of the evening was spent in a most enjoyable manner. That their pathways through the matrimonial world may be a long one, brightened by the cheerful sunshine of happiness and prosperity, is the wish of their host of friends. PUGH-HOLMES-Dec. 15, 1892 at Racine, Wis., by Rev. R. T. Hoberts, Mr. George Pugh and Miss Alice Holmes, both of Racine. TERMS OF THE CAMBRIAN. THE CAMBRIAN is published monthly at the following rates: Single subscription for one year,.. To Ministers,. . . . All money received by mail will be acknowledged by mail. $1.25 1.00 Payment for THE CAMBRIAN should be made in a Post Office Money Order, Bank Check, or Draft, Express Money Order, or in a Registered Letter. All correspondence, orders and remittances for THE CAMBRIAN should be sent to REV. E. C. EVANS, REMSEN, ONEIDA Co., N. Y. 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Our location in New York is very convenient-right in the centre of the Tea Market, and we shall at all times be glad to have our friends call on us. THE CHICAGO, MILWAUKee and Fast Mail Line with Vestibuled Trains Great National Route between Chi- principal points in Ilinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri and Dakota. For MAPS TIME TABLES, rates of passage and freight, etc., apply to the nearest station agent of the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway, or any Railroad agenl anywhere in the world. GEO. H. HEAFFORD, For information in reference to Lands and Towns owned by the CHICAGO, MILWAUKEE & ST. PAUL RAILWAY COMPANY, write to H. G. HAUGAN, Land Commissioner. Milwaukee, Wisconsin. THE CAMBRIAN. Now, go write it before them in a table, and note it in a book, that it may be for all time to come for ever and ever HON. ARTHUR L. THOMAS, GOVERNOR OF UTAH. The distinguished Cambro-American, whose portrait appears above, is well known and highly respected throughout the country, not only for the honorable position which he occupies as Governor of Utah, but also for his excellent personal qualities which have rendered his career eminently successful. And being Welsh in blood, language and sympathy he is worthy of a prominent place among CambroAmericans who have attained to success and honor, and who take an active interest in the advancement and welfare of our nationality. Mr. Thomas was born at Chicago, Ill., August 22, 1851, and is the son of Henry J. Thomas, Esq., and Mrs. Elinor Lloyd Thomas, of Pittsburgh, Pa. His father was born of Welsh parents and is a native of Wales. His mother is a native of Ebensburgh, Pa., and born of Welsh parents who settled in Cambria County. Both of his parents are still living. In his childhood he removed with his parents from Chicago to Pittsburgh, Pa., where he graduated from the public schools, and afterward pursued his studies under private tutors. He commenced his public career by being appointed clerk in the House of Representatives at Washington, D. C., and continued in that office until April, 1879. In 1875, he was Republican clerk of the House Committee sent to |