DR. J. M. WILLIAMS, Scranton, Pa., has been appointed Pension Examiner by President Harrison. Dr. Williams is a skillful and experienced physician and a thorough Republican. A GRAND Concert given at St. Paul, Minn., April 6th, under the auspices of the Cambro-American Choral Association of St, Paul, Minn., proved unusually successful and entertaining. The choir, under the leadership of W. B. Davies, was assisted by the following musicians, who added greatly to the enjoyment of the occasion: Messrs. R. J. Pritchard, W. Jones, W. Jeffrey, O. Morris, D. B. Jones, W. B. Davies, and Mrs. Jeffrey, Misses Laura Christie, Jennie M. Davies, Clara Williams, Margaret Baxter, Jennie and Kate Williams and Jennie Hughes.

We are sorry to learn of the death of the venerable elder, Mr. Richard Williams, Birkenhead, Eng. He was a native of Anglesea, was 89 years of age, and had been an honored elder in the C. M. denomination for nearly 60 years, being the oldest church officer probably in North Wales. He was a good theologian and bard, and by his own industry he had learnt, to read the Scriptures in the original Greek and Hebrew languages. About eight or nine years ago he came to America to visit his son, Richard Williams, Esq., Mount Vernon, N. Y., with whom he visited several places of interest in the country, among them being Trenton Falls and the N. Y. Gymanfa at Rome.

REV. B. W. CHIDLAW, D.D., Cleves, O., who is an enthusiastic Welshman and well known throughout the country in connection with Sabbath School work, has been honored by President Harrison with the appointment as one of the Board of Visitors to attend the examination of the U. S. Cadets at West Point on the 7th of

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June. Welsh-Americans generally, along with Dr. Chidlaw, esteem very highly this expression of the President's confidence and kindness to the old chaplain of the 39th O. V. I., a and one who has been fifty-four years fellow graduate of Miami University, in the gospel ministry.

Dr. Chidlaw was commissioned also

by the American S. S. Union in Phildelphia to be its representative at the World's S S. Convention which is to be held at London, July 2-6. Dr. Chidlaw and his daughter, Miss Jane C. Chidlaw, intend to sail on the 13th of June in the steamer "Nehraska," with a large number of other delegates from, New York, for Glasgow. After the convention they expect to spend a week in Paris at the World's Exposition, and then spend August in Wales, resting some time at Dolgellau, where his kindred dwell. The friends will follow them for a pleasprayers of many Welsh-American ant trip and a safe return home."

DAVID DAVIES, ESQ., OF CINCINNATI, O.

David Davies, Esq., now of Cincinnati, Ohio, is an applicant for the position of District Attorney for Southern Ohio. He has strong recommendations from many promi

nent

men of Jackson, Lawrence, Scioto, Ross, and this, Gallia county; also, from eminent men in Cincinnati, and other cities of the State. Mr. Davies is a native of this county, having passed his boyhood days on the bauks of Raccoon Creek, near Wigner P. O. After his course in the district school, he, for several years, attended the Gallia Academy, of this city. He taught successfully for several years. About twelve years ago he took up the practice of law in Jackson, O., where in ten years he made for himself a high standing among his associates in Jackson and adjoining counties. Mr. Davies mar

ried Miss Sutherland, daughter of a rich banker, of Jackson. Not finding that field large enough for his talents, he, three years ago, formed a partnership with (now) Judge J. M. Tripp, and moved with his family to Cincinnati, where he has gained a good practice for a young man in a great city.

Mr. Davies has rendered valuable service to the Republican ticket in different parts of the State. He is a forcible speaker, a hard worker, a staunch Republican, and a thoroughly moral and competent man.

We hope to see him in this high and responsible position, knowing that he will fill it with great credit to his friends and the public generally. Mr. Davies is of Welsh parentage. His parents are still living near Davis Mills. His brother, Lot, is Probate Judge of Lawrence Co.

CHURCH DISESTABLISHMENT.

LONDON, May 14.-In the House of Commons. Mr. Dillwyn's motion in favor of the disestablishment of the church in Wales was rejected by a vote of 284 to 231. Most of the unionists voted with the majority, but Mr. Chamberlain voted with the minority. Mr. Gladstone and Lord Hartington were absent,

NEW YORK ITEMS. EDITOR OF THE CAMBRIAN :

Dear Sir-The appointment of the Hon. Ellis H. Roberts, of Utica, N. Y., by the President to the important position of Assistant Treasurer of the U. S., at New York City, has been a source of much satisfaction to WelshAmericans generally. Mr. Roberts entered upon the duties of his office on the 15th April last. Among the many congratulatory letters received by Mr. Roberts on the said occasion, was one from the members of the St. David's Society of the State of New

York, of which the following is a transcript:

"To the Hon. Ellis H. Roberts, Assistant Treasurer of the United States of America, at New York City:

Dear Sir-At the adjourned annual meeting of the St. David's Society of the State of New York, held on the evening of Monday, April 8th, 1889, the following resolutions were unanimously adopted:

1. Resolved, That the members of the St. David's Society of the State of New York, hereby express their appreciation of the appointment of the Hon. Ellis H. Roberts, of Utica, N. Y., to the position of Assistant Treasurer of the United States at New York City.

The peculiar fitness of the selection is obvious. The name of this eminent citizen is the synonym of industry, ability and integrity.

As a journalist he has but few equals, and no superiors in the highest walks of his profession; while as a legislator, his comprehensive grasp of, and familiarity with economic principles, and his success in their correct application to the requirements of the vast and varied interests of our people and country, are too well known to need comment.

2. Resolved That the Hon. Ellis H. Roberts be forthwith presented with a transcript of the foregoing Resolution, signed by the President and by the Secretary, and sealed with the seal of the Society. We have the honor to be, dear sir, [SEAL.] Your obedient servants, Signed, NOAH DAVIS, President. JOSIAH D. EVANS, Sec'y. New York City, April 13, 1889.

On Monday evening, April 22, 1889, members of the St. David's Society of New York, and their friends, to the number of nearly forty, sat down to a sumptuous dinner at the Westminster Hotel, New York city, complimentary to Rev. E. J. Morris and Mr. G. W. Griffith, the former of whom being about to leave the city to take charge of the English Congregational Church at Wilkesbarre, Pa.; and the latter, with his family, on a tour of six months' duration in Europe.

In the absence of the Hon. Thomas L. James, (caused by the death of his

son-in-law, Mr. Pearson), the chair was occupied by the Rev. D. Parker Morgan. There were present Dr. W. M. Taylor, of the Broadway Tabernacle; Rev. Leighton Williams, Mr. Mornay Williams, Dr. Warren A. James, Rev. John Evans, Richard J. Lewis, Robert Lewis, William Miles, Daniel L. Jones, I. Newton Williams, Hugh Roberts, Morgan V. Powell, John T. Davies, Josiah D. Evans, (Ap Daniel), John Lewis, Wm. Jeremiah, Prof. Wm. Courtney, Wm. James, &c.,

&c.

A committee of three, consisting of Rev. D. Parker Morgan, Mr. Richard J. Lewis, and I. N. Williams, was appointed to draft resolutions of sympathy and condolence with the Hon. Thomas L. James and his afflicted family in their great bereavement. The health and prosperity of the two guests of the evening were the principal toasts on the occasion, and both Mr. Griffith and Mr. Morris responded thereto in speeches of commendable brevity, full of common sense and brimful of emotion. Music was supplied by the ever-ready and competent friends, Prof. Courtney and Mr. Wm. James. Nearly every one present contributed his own individual quota to the filling up of the informal programme of the evening, and no one with more of wit and humor than our jovial friend and neighbor, Mr. John T. Davies (Ioan F dyddiwr.) Ap Daniel read a contribution of four impromptu stanzas, as follows:

How good and how pleasant the sight,
How great should the privilege prove,
To see in our meeting this night

Such tokens of friendship and love.
True sons of St. avid are we,
A family gathering indeed,
Assembled to greetM." and "G.,"
And bid them good bye and God-speed.

Our friend Mr. G. W. G.,

His wife and three daughters, fair band, Soon on the wide ocean they'll be Proceeding to Europe, good land.

We wish them a journey of peace,

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The blessings of health while they roam, And when their meanderings shall cease, A happy return to their home.

To Wilkesbarre, soon, E. J. M.;

His wife and his children will move,
We earnestly hope that to them
The change an advantage will prove.
In parting with Morris, do we

The loss of a brother sustain,
But to Pennsylvaniaus 't will be
A blessing and permanent gain.
With feelings of sadness we meet

To bid our dear brethren "farewell,"

Yet, hope we again them to greet

Some day, when all things shall be well; But should we all meet here no more, Where changes are marking each day, May we, when life's journey is o'er,

Meet where there's no sorrow for aye!

THE Rev. Josiah Jones, Machvnlleth, N. W., has made arrangements to cross the Atlantic this year. He hopes to reach New York on or about July 1st, and after remaining in New York city with his cousin, Ap Daniel, for a few days, he will proceed to Williamstown, Vt., where his son, the Rev. Idrys Jones, is pastor of the English Congregational Church.

Mr. Jones will probably take a rest in the Granite State until the middle of August next, then he will, D. V., turn his face westward, where he will meander till the latter part of October. The precise points of his intended preaching tour in this country will through the various Welsh weeklies and be hereafter arranged, and duly announced

monthlies. N. Y. City.

CORRESPONDENT.

MARRIED.

MORGAN-ROBERTS-April 8th, 1889, at the home of the bride, by Rev. M. A. Ellis, Coal Creek, Colo., Mr. J. E. Morgan, Idaho Springs, Colo., and Miss M. E.Roberts, Denver, Colo.

PRITCHARD-PIRNIE-May 1st, 1889, at the residence of the bride's parents, by Rev. W S. Titus, George E. Pritchard Esq., and Miss Kittie Pirnie, both of Remsen, N. Y.

Mr. Pritchard is an attorney of high standing in Remsen and in the County of Oneida. He and his amiable bride are highly respected in the community and have the best

wishes of hosts of friends for their prosperity and happiness.

EVANS OWENS-May 21, 1889, at the residence of Mrs. William P. Owen, in Remsen, by Rev. W. S. Titus, John W. Evans of Carthage, N. Y., with Miss Mary Owen of Remsen, N. Y.

DIED.

ANTHONY-February 26, 1889, at the fam ily residence, 1920 Josephine St, Pittsburgh, Pa., Mr. William Anthony, the youngest son of Mrs. Mary Anthony and of the late Mr. Edward Anthony, in the 25th year of his age. His sickness was consumption from which he suffered greatly for six months. He endured all, however, with great patience and resignation. His relations and friends had been cherishing hopes of his recovery, but during the last two weeks of his life, his strength rapidly failed until Feb. 26th, when, to use his his own words, he was called away to his heavenly home above. Leading a devoted Christian life personally, he also earnestly sought to advance the Saviour's Kingdom on earth, being specially interested in the Bible and other religious societies. Faithful and amiable, he was highly respected by all who knew him. He testified that he was prepared for the change, enjoying peace with God and the hope of glory and he earnestly urged his friends and companions to seek the Saviour early in life, and devote their lives to his service before they came to die for the hour of death was not a favorable time to obtain religion. The funeral services took place at 2 p. m. Thursday, Feb. 28th at the family residence where a large number of his friends and relatives, including oliver Bros. & Philips machinists, where he had been employed, and also the order of the Sons of Veterans of which he was a member, assembled in token of respect and sympathy with the bereaved family. The remains were conveyed for burial to the old Methodist Cemetery South Side, where his late beloved father and others of the family were laid to rest. Revs. T. C. Davies, D. M. George and Mr. M. Farran officiated at the house and the officers of the Sons of Veterans at the grave. May his sorrowing mother and sisters and all the family experience the blessings and consolations of the Gospel in their afflition.

JAMES GRIFFITHS. Pittsburgh, Pa.

ASHTON-April 1, 1889, at the residence of her sons, on Genesee St., Utica, N. Y., Mrs. Elizabeth Ashton, of heart failure, at the age of 66 years. She had been in declining health for the past seven weeks. Mrs. Ashton, whose maiden name was Jones, was

born in Hawarden, the home of Gladstone, England, and was married in the Hawarden church to Walter Ashton, at the age of 19 years. Afterwards the couple, with their infant son Arthur, removed to this country. Mr. Ashton was a steam-engine builder, and worked at his trade in central New York. About forty years ago the family settled in this city. Mr. Ashton died in 1869, Walter, a son to whom the deceased was very much attached, died in 1876. His untimely death caused his mother a shock from which she never fully recovered. Mrs. Ashton was a woman who possessed a firm will, and considerable business tact She was a practical Christian lady at heart; she ever did good to others, and said nothing about it. As a wife and mother, she was an example younger women would do well to follow. Through early hardships and later vicissitudes, her self-sacrifice and loyalty to her boys was absolute, and to her friends ever paramount.

Two sons survive to mourn her loss, Messrs. Arthur and Philo Ashton, who are excellent designers and wood engravers, and highly respected citizens of Utica. James Jones and John B. Jones, of the Carton Furnace Company, are brother and nephew, respectively. William J. Brown, of the County Clerk's Office, married a niece.

The body having been embalmed, the funeral services took place on the 8th of April, when the remains were conveyed for burial to Forest Hill Cemetery, Utica.

WATKINS-January 1st, 1889, at Bridgewater, N. Y., Mrs. Ellinor Watkins at the age of 88 years and 18 days. Mrs. Watkins was the daughter of John and Margaret Jones, Penrhyn, Llangower parish, near Bala, N. W. Her parents were members of the church at Llanuwchllyn, of which the renowned Rev. George Lewis, D.D. was pas tor.

At the age of 19 years she was married to John Watkins of the Ddolfawr in the same parish. They lived in their native par ish until 1831 when they emigrated to this country and settled for about nine months in Utica, N. Y., and then bought a farm at Deerfield, Oneida Co., on which they lived for 36 years. Then retiring from the farm, they went to reside between Bryn Mawr and Utica where Mr. John Watkins died May 11th, 1884, at the age of 86 years, 2 months, and 12 days. About two years after Mrs. Watkins went to reside with her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Williams, at Bridgewater, N. Y., where she died Sunday, January 1, 1889 in her 89th year. On the following Tuesday afternoon, after religious service at the house, the remains were removed to her daughter's residenceMrs. Evan R. Jones, Utica, whence the fun

eral took place on the following day. The funeral services were held in the C. M. Church, Utica, where a large congregation of relatives, friends, and neighbors had assembled as a token of respect and sympathy, the following ministers taking part in the services, Revs. Robert C. Jones, Plainfield; John H. Jones, Rome; R. F. Jones, Hyde Park, Pa.; William. D. Williams, Deerfield; and E. C. Evans, Remsen. The remains were conveyed for burial to Forest Hill Cemetery, where her beloved husband and daughter Anne had also been laid to rest. A memorial sermon was delivered on the following Sabbath at Utica by Rev. R. F. Jones, Hyde Park, Pa.

The married life of Mr. and Mrs. Watkins covered a period of 66 years which was marked by a large degree of prosperity and happiness. They had a large family of children. some of whom died in Wales, and two in America. David died in California and Anne was buried in Utica. There still remain of the family, three sons, Messrs. Robert Watkins, Holland Patent; John Watkins, Plainfield; and Thomas Watkins, Bridgewater, N. Y., and four daughters, Mrs. Evan Jones, New York Mills; Mrs. Wm. T. Lewis, Lime Spring, Ia.; Mrs. Evan R. Jones, Utica; and Mrs. Robert J. Williams, Bridgewater, N. Y., all of whom are highly respected citizens in the communities in which they live.

Mrs. Watkins' life and character were marked by many noble qualities of mind and heart. She possessed a large degree of common sense, decision of character, good judgment and a large fund of secular and scriptural knowledge, with a talent for using it advantageously. At home she guarded and labored for the best and highest interests of her family. As a neighbor, she was social, upright and benevolent. And her religious life was characterized by sincere piety, great faithfulness, unusual intelligence, and a highly matured Christian experience. Converted at the age of twenty-three, she devoted her life by her ministrations and prayers to the service of her Saviour, and in the last hour of death she calmly trusted her soul to his keeping in glory.

THOMAS-February 17th, 1887, at Centreville, O., Mrs. Sarah J. Thomas in advanced old age. Mrs. Thomas was the daughter of Rev. John Jones, Birch Hill, near Llangeitho, S. W., and a sister of Rev. J.J. Jones, D.D., London, who was a minister in the established church. Also general B. J. Jones, Philadelphia was her brother. So were Daniel and M. Jones, Llangeitho. She was married at the age of 28 years to Mr. Thomas J. Thomas, who was an elder in the Llwyn

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piod church near Llangeithio and he was a brother of Mr. John J. Thomas Milwaukee, Wis. She and her husband came to this country in 1847, and after living for three years at Newark, O., they moved to Centerville, O., where they settled the remainder of their lives. Mr. Thomas died Jan. 10, 1858, after a severe illness, leaving a wife and five children to mourn his loss. Mrs. Thomas died Feb. 17th, 1887 having attained to good old age. She was buried Feb. 19th, at High Hill Cemetery where her beloved husband and a son had been laid to rest, Revs. Evan S. Jones and Daniel S. Jones officiating. The funeral was attended by a large number of friends and neighbors in token of respect to her memory. Mrs. Thomas early in life had received excellent religious training, was converted in her youth, and during her life she had attained to а high degree of Christian experience. She was well versed in the Scriptures and had memorized the four Gospels, the Psalms, Proverbs, Esiah, Jeremiah, Job, Acts and Hebrews. She had enriched her mind with religious knowledge and was quite familiar with Charles' Bible Dictionary, Gurnal's Christian in Complete Armour and Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress. She was faithful in the training of her family at home and faithful in the duties of the sanctuary.

She is survived by four sons and a daughter, of whom two are Gospel ministers-Rev T. C. Thomas (Presbyterian) Cleveland, O., and Rev. B. F. Thomas (C. M.) Centerville, O. The other sons are Judge Thomas of the Probate Court Gallipolis, O., and Mr. D. Thomas who is in business in Cincinnati, The daughter lives at Centerville, O.

ROBERTS-At Asbury Park, N. J., Monday, May 13, 1889, Mrs. Catherine Roberts, wid ow of Rev. William Roberts, D. D, late pa tor of Moriah church, Utica, at the age of years. Mrs. Roberts had been failing health for some time, and her death will not be a surprise to her friends, though none the less will it cause profound sorrow, not only in Utica, where she has resided many years and formed ties of warmest friendship, but all over the United States, where the fame of the late Dr. Roberts had gone, and where her own good works, bright intellect and Christian character had accompanied the good name of her late husband. Three children survive her, Professor W. H. Roberts, D.D. of Lane Seminary, Cincinnati, Frank C. Roberts, of Philadelphia, and Mrs. Mitchell, of Asbury Park.

The funeral took place from the Welsh church on 13th Street, New York on the following Wednesday. The remains were interred at Woodlawn Cemetery, New York.