The Cambrian News and Merionethshire Standard

DOLuELLEY. NEW MAGISTRATES.—Great satisfaction IS MT in the town and neighbourhood that Capt. Baiiey, Tanllan, and Mr Richard Williams, Argoed, have been added to the Commission of Peace for the coanty. Both gentlemen are exceedingly popular. ENGLISH PRESBYTERIAN CHupeir.-The annual tea meeting in connection with this Church was held last Wednesday when a pleasant tim- was spent. The cordial unanimity which prevails in the Church secures the most perfect co-operation of members and adherents. TABERNACLE (CONGREGATIONAL) BAND OF HOPE. —The last meeting of the session was held in me spacious schoolroom cn the 3rd of April wh-n ovpr one hundred children sat down to a tea provided by the ladies of the Church. A competitive meet. ing followed in t ie evening. WELSH HOSPITAL FOR SOUTit AFRICA. —A grand concert has beeo fixed to take place in aid of the above-named movement at an early date The fact that Mrs Wynne, Dolrhyd, assisted by the lady members of the War Fund Committee have takfn the matter up, will ensure its ultimate success. At the last rehearsal of the Idris Choral Society it was unanimously decided to support the movement and to assist at the concert. FOOTBALL.—A match was played on the Green On Wednesday between Dolgelley Grammar Sc ooi and Bala County School. The teams wre very unevenly matched as to size and strength, the Bala team being much stronger. After a v-ry plucky game on the p rt of the Grammarians, they were defeated by eight goals to two. FROM THE FRONT.—The following interesting letter was received by Mr John Evans, hairdresser, of Lion-street, an old soldier and a re-pectable tradesmen in the town, who served through the Indian mutiny and was in at the relief of Luck- now, from Mr D. R. D»vies, son of Mr Thomas Davies, Lion-street, who is a bandsman and trooper in the 10th Hussars :—" Home Drift (where Cro- jj surrendered). -Dear Mr Evans, —As an old soldier, I dare say you would like a few lines from a young one to remind you of your fighting days. Just a few lines about the relief of Kimberley. We left Modder about two in the morning. The morning was pitch dark. The Boers never knew we tao left, as we left the tents standing. G.-neral, Roberts was in command, with Generil French. The army consisted of a purely cavalry f rce in three brigades There were in the three brigades nine regiments of cavalry. seven batteries of artillery, and 1,000 mounted infantry. We fought them on their own tactics. We took three days' rations with na which had to last for ten. The first day we never saw the enemy. The second day we only saw a few, and on the third day we had a short and sharp fight, captured their camp and convoy, and didn't we have a feed of tea and rice. We had several boxes of civilian clothing. We rigged out the Kaffir drivers in brown boots, tail coats, collars, and the effect was comical in the extreme, ,as they generally don't have much clothing in t< eir wardrobe. We stopped here two days making pancakes without grease, frying them and patties on a piece of tin. They were a treat. The next day we experienced the first serious opp sition. The result was, that I saw the most nr.agnificent artillery duel I ever wish to see. Our lot of artillery shelled theirs grandly and theirs shelled ours even better. Theit shells burst right over our guns (quite contrary to their nsnal custom). Our gunners stuck to th-ir guns like men and eventu- ally won the duel, forcing the enemy to retire But there were about 1,000 riflemen annoying us in the kopje still, so the 3rd Cavalry brigade galloped about three miles under their fire. They hit only a very few-indeed the 16th caught a few of them retiring and gave them a gentle reminder with the sharp point of their lances. We advanced all that day and in the night, or rather bivouacked, outside Kimberley without opposition. There we bad a day's rest. The following day we started about four, and about twelve we came ÐP with the enemy with a vast convoy on the bankll of the Upper Modder, under Cronje. This was the MaggersfoDtein lot that retired. We had to race them for a kopje and beat them, although they tried in every way to stop us. We stopped on this kopje all night This was the hardest day I have had since the campaign started, as we had no water all day and we had to lie on our bellio4 on the top of the kopje We returned the fire of the Boers all day. You know how terrible it is to want water under such a sun as this. The next day we got into the warmest corner that a man ever wished to get into. The pony squadron, as "A" squadron is called, owing to having colonial ponies instead of the horses we lost on the "Ishmore," was sent out to reconnoitrejthe strength and position of the enemy in the river. We knew we were in for a hot time, but still it was our orders which had to be obeyed. As we started the shots started slowly at first so as t > make out that their numbers were few. I had not gone 120 yards when ping smack came a bullet and I knew that my horse was hit. On looking down I saw blood trickling down his thigh, but he held on gallantly, when we came in for a murderous cross- fire between the banks to our front and the kopjes on our right. After advancing a few yards on he was hit again from the kopje higher up in the thigh. After that I knew he would not carry me far as he was tottering, so I dismounted and took sword and carbine off and let him go. By this time the squadron was retiring andithen the music started properly. They let us get up pretty easy, but as soon as we showed signs of Tetiring they let us have it. That is there tactics, as they make surer aim—wily Boers. Well, I started walking back after going up to a chap who bad been shot to see if I could give assistance, but he was shot between the eyes. As the squadron passed, I caught hold of a chap's stirrup leather and ran alongside for some time, but I was soon tired of that and tramped it after a bit. The pony came in later, but was shot by the farrier major as useless. I have been in warm corners before, but in never like that one. That was the third time the pony bad been shot, he having been wounded in the back before slightly in the skirmish. Well, old Cmnje never got out of the river, as we gradually hemmed him in daily, until the day when he surrendered. He is a tall, dark-whiskered wizen-face man with shifty eyes, a proper Boer. The prisoners were dotted all over the plain. They bad women and little children in their laager-poor little things We had been living on half rations since leaving Kimberley, i.e., 1^5 lb", biscuits and i lb. of flour. On the day when these Boers were captured we were to have three-quarter rations, but they got them instead. We did not say anything, but we knew that we had to feed them, so kept quiet. But living on half rations every other night is not pleasant, as yon yourself know. Isn't it wonderful what a soldier can stick to sometimes—like last night, for instance,,? The rain came down and we got wet through' and lay in a pool of water. I feel nothing of it the next day, whilst under similar conditions, in civilian's life, if a man got his feet wet and had to walk about in them he would be in bed for a week with a cold. With all these discomforts we grin and bear and make the best of it, being very thankful when an occasional fowl gets into our road. Plenty ot meat here. Kill and eat it at the same time. If on patrol post in a garden there are plenty of peaches, prickly pears, &c, knocking about, I had collected a lot of different bullets which the Boers use for you, but the b-it of my sword wore a hole in my pouch and they all dropped out But still I hope to get you ome more. About 3,000 Boers occupy the hills in front of us. We make an advance on Bloem- fonts n way in a couple of days. I believe Lady- smith is captured. We never see a paper here. Please read this letter to my father and mother. I am writing to them at the same time. Paper and time are valuable commodities, therefore you will pardon me for nut writing to you sooner. Hoping this will find you in best of health as yours truly, D. R. Davies." The above young man was a pupil in the old Grammar School under Rev J. H. Marshall, M A., and was a prominent member of the Dolgelley Orchestral Society. He went chrough a course of training at Koeller's Hall aid obtained first prizs a8 a player and theorist at the same two years ago. URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL. TUESDAY. APRIL 3RD. — Present: MrJ. MeyrickJones, mayor, pre- siding Messrs E. Wynne Williams, vice chair- man Richard Richards, Edwar d Williams, John Jones, and J. E. Jones, R. Barnett, deputy clerk William Jones, surveyor and E. R. Jones, rate collector. COMMITTEE OR COUNCIL MEETING. A discussion took place as to whether a meeting hel l on the previous week to consider the question of selling a plot of land in Smithfield-street and the slaughter-house was a comrni tee meeting cr an adjourned meeting of the Council.— Mr Ricrard Richards said what was done was not final and won d have to come before the Council for confirmation. -,qr Wynne Williams also thought it wia a committee meeting.—There being s me doubt on the point, it was agreed to take the minuses of that meeting as a committee's report. THE PROPOSED COMMON LODGING HOUSE. The Medical Officer reported that the Inspector and he had vi-ited the house whhh Mr Walton sought to have registered as a common lodginghouse. R" regretted to state that he could not recommend the Council to place this house upon the reg ater for this purpose as it existed at present. The house did not fulfil the conditions of wholpsomenesa needed in ordinary dwel inga and was not provided with the further arrange- ments to fit it for this special purpove. The r-of, windows, and drainage were detective, and sleeping accommodation was not properly arranged Several details needed attention before the pre- mises could be considered satisfactory.—Mr Edward Williams asked whether it was the province of the Medical Officer of Health to animad vert upon the structural defects and conditions of the house.— The Surveyor said the Council could not register the house according to their bylaws without a certificate from the M. dical Officer stating that it was suited for the purpose.—Mr Wynne Williams proposed that the Surveyor should obtain the details of the improvements to be carried out and submit them to the owner.—Mr Richard Richards seconded the proposition which was agreed to. CUTTING-UP OF STREETS. The Clerk stated that the Committee had con sidered the question of obtaining compensation from the gas and water companies when th-y cut up the streets. The Committee considered that it was impossible after cutting up the streets to replace the surface in the same condition as it was replace the surface iu the same condition as it was in before and they would need extra care and treat- ment. They therefore instructed the Surveyor to prepare an estimate of the cost cf repairing and maintaining such portions.—The Surveyor sub- mitted a det iled estimate, according to which the cost of the maintenance of the portions cut up by the Water Company would be at least 9120 during the year, of which the Company could be f'Xp' c-;ed to pay one-third—On the proposition of Mr Wynne Williams, it was agreed that the estimate should be under consideration for a fort- night and that a decision should be arrived at at the next meeting. SMALL MATTERS. Mr Richard Richards called attention to the state of a footbridge at the upper end of the town which required handrailing and to the water supply of F-linucha.-It was agreed that the Surveyor should see to the matters THE IMPROVEMENTS. The Committee recommended that the plot of land in Smithfield should be put up for sale first of all in one lot and, failing its being disposed of, in three lots that the slaughter house and premises be sold in one lot or, if the Surveyor could see his way to allot the land and buildings, that the matter be re-considered and that the land in front of the Talbot Hotel, offered to the Council at 7a 6d per yard, be purchased.-In view of the small attendance, it was agreed, on the proposition of Mr Wynne Williams, to defer the matter for a fortnight. THE MAYOR'S FAREWELL. The Mayor, who did not seek re-election at the last poll, said he had the honour that evening of leaving the chair for his betters. ("Oh.") He was very thankful to the members for the kindness and respect he had received from them during the years he had presided over them. He felt that he had been a very unfaithful servant to them—("No")— but he asked them to forgive him those faults. He hoped they would continue to transact the busi- ness of the town in the spirit of brotherly love as they had in the past and that they would persist in the improvements which had been co,nmenced until their completion. He trusted they would go through more w. rk in the future with a sharper chairman. In conclusion, he wished the Council a happy new year and many of them. (Applause.) -Mr Richard Richards proposed a vote of thanks to the Mayor f'Jr his sen ices to the Council.—Mr E. Wynne Williams seconded, observing that he thought Mr Jones had filled the chair very well and had been very successful in keeping the mem- bers in order. Perhaps he should have allowed them a little less rope-he was rather too kind, but they had got on very well. Personally, he was very sorry to lose Mr Jones and he hoped he would one day make up his mind to return to the Council. (Hear, hear.)—Mr Edward Williams said during the two years he had been ou the Council, Mr Jones had kept them in better order than he believed it would be possible for another chairman to do. He had, of course, held strong opinions upon various questions which had come before them, but he had never thrust them upon the Council. He assured the Chairman that he left the Council with the good wishes of all the members and he hoped he would live long to serve the ratepayers outside the Council and give them the benefit of his large experi. ence and sound commonsense. (Hear, hear.)—The motion was carried unanimously.—The Mayor having acknowledged the vote, Mr Barnett said the relations between the Chairman and the officials had been of the most cordial description. He personally bad received much kindness and much assistance from Mr Jones and there was no one more sorry that he was leaving.—The Surveyor and the Rate Collector expressed the same senti- ments, and the Mayor having replied briefly, the Council rose.

CORR1S. BAPTIST CHAPEL. At the Baptist Chapel (Noddfa) on Saturday evening, Sunday afternoon, and Sunday evening, Mrs Blaenllechau Jones, Car- narvon. delivered powerful sermons to large con- gregations. WOMEN'S TEMPERANCE SOCIETY. The last meeting of the above Society for this seasion was held on Tuesday evening at Noddfa Baptist Chapel under the presidency of Mrs Roberts, Aelybryn. The programme consisted of songs, addresses, and recitations by local talent. LECTURE.—At Salem Congregational Chapel, Mon- day evening last, IMfs Blaenllechau Jones, Car- narvon, delivered a very interesting and instractve lecture on "Dylanwad Tiriondeb a Charedigrwydd." Mrs T. H. W. Idris, Talyllyn, presided, and gave a very pathetic'address. Theusual vote of thanks were proposed and seconded by the Revs J. Roberts, Evan Isaac, J. Griffiths, and Mr H. R. Williams (Llwydrudd). THE VOLUNTEER MOVEMENT. Lieutenant Wakefield of Machynlleth has been successful in raising a detachment of volunteers at Corris, numbering between twenty and thirty smart young men. Sergeant Wilson is the instructor. Drill only commenced a short time ago, but the men are! already shaping well and take great interest in their work. The inhabitants also display great curiosity in the drilling operations. A rifle range has been provided at Machynlleth.

LORD LONDONDERRY AND DISSOLUTION RUMOURS. —Speaking at a Conservative meeting at West Hartlepool on Saturday afternoon, Lord London- derry gave it as his opinion that the Government would not dissolve until they had seen the South African trouble through, and no Government of eminent statesmen, his Lordship added, would do otherwise.

PORTMADOC. GARTH CHAPEL.—At this chapel last Sunday, the pulpit was occupied by Professor Hugh Williams of Bala Theological College. FOOTBAI.L.-Portma,ioc and Bethania Celtic (Blaenau Festiniog) played the fiatl tie in the medal competition at Blaenan on Saturday and the Blaeinau team won by a goal to nil. A SMART VOYAGE.—The three-masted schooner 'C. E. Spooner" arrived from Portmadoc at Stettin on Monday with a large cargo of slates, the voyage being a, complished in fourteen days. HOCKEY.—Dolgelley arrived at Portmadoc on Saturday Sf^veral men short and the team had to be made complete out of Por madoc players. In the result, Portmadoc vanquished Dolgelley to the tune of eleven goa's to nil. EXCHANGE OF PULPITS.-On Sunday night the Rev \Y. G. O.\(n. Penrhyndeudraeth, officiated at the Seion Baptist Chapel, and the Rev Owen Jones, pastor ef the litter chapel, preached at Penrhyn- deudraeth. AUDIT-The half-yearly audit of the accounts of the School Board uok place last week. The Auditor found the accounts correct, and praised th? Clerk (Mr W Morris-Jones) upon the way he kept the books. THE SHow.-Dr Jones-Morris presided over a meeting of the Show COIIIIIllttee on Friday. MrG. R sser, Neath, was appointed judge in dogs, poultry, and cats The arrangemen s of penning ,ti,i benciiing the dogs were entrusted to the (.let Calabar Company. CHURCH ITEMS.—The cotifirmation, which was announced to be held before Easter, has been post- poned until the week preceding Whit-Sunday. A peeiaJ service fur the members of the Mothers' Union was held in St. Josn', Church last week, when the Rev LI. R. Hughes, vicar, officiated. OBITUARY.—Tne death took place on Wednesday midday of Mrs Johnson, wife of Mr John Johnson cabinet maker, 13, Chapel-street, at the age of fifty-seven. Sre had been in failing health for over three months and was attended by Dr S. Griffitns. Deceased was a member of the Taber- nael C M. Chapel. The funeral will take plaoe on Monday. QUEEN'S SCHOLARSHIP EXAMINATION. The following pupil teacheis under the School Board have passed the Queen's Scholarship examination —Second Class William Williams, boys depart- ment; Winifred Jones, and Elleu Williams, girls department; and John Roberts, Tremadoc school; third class, W J Hughes, Borth. Blanchard Evans, a pupil teacher at the Penmorfa school, has also passtd the examination in the third class. GUARD OF HONOUR.—A contingent of six mem- bers of the "B" Company 3rd Vol. Batt. Royal Welsh Fusiliers, consisting of Corporals W. Windsor Jones and Morris Hughes, Privates Georg.. E. Roberts, J. D. Lewis, D. B. Williams, and G. Davies, left Portmadoc on Monday night in charge of Sergeant-Instructor Hammond for Holy- htad to take part in the celebrations on Tuesday, the day on which the Queen crossed over to Ireland. TEA PARTY.—The members of the Ebenezer Bind of Hope were given a tea on Wednesday afternoon to mark the close of the session. The following ladies presided at the tablets :—Mrs J H Lloyd, Mrs Roberts, Misses M Gr.ffiihs, M E Thomas, M Lloyd, G P Roberts, Miss Jones (Netherton House), Miss M W Williams (Meirion House), and Mirs Kate Jones. A vote of thanks was accorded the ladies on the motion of the Rev Owen Evans, the superintendent, seconded by Mr Willie Roberts, 23 Chapel-street. ST. JOH' CHURCH.—The tower, which is being given to the Church by Mr F. S. Percival, Bod- awen, at a co t of from £ 2,500 to E3,000, is nearing completion and it is expected that the dedication ceremony will take place at the beginning of June. Mr Percival was also the gen-roul- donor of the vettry erected a short time ago at a cost oi £500. The new Church room, which is being erected at the bottom of Garth by the members of the Church at an expense of £ 1,000, will in all probability be ready for dedication at the same time. The Bishop of Bangor will perform the ceremony of consecration. THE EXPECTED RELIEF OF MAFEKING.—A meet- ing was held on Friday night at Mr Barnard's Room to make arrangements for a great celebration in Portmadoc on the day news of the relief of Mafeking arrives. Mr J. Owen Hughes, timber merchant, presided. A committee was formed with Mr J. D. Lewis as secretary and Mr T. Garth Jones, solicitor, as treasurer. It was resolved to make an appeal for subscriptions to the inhabitants for the purpose of supplying the wherewithal for bonfires, fireworks, etc. The shopkeepers will also be asked to close their establishments and the School Poard to grant the children a holiday. EBENEZER LITERARY SOCIETY.—An entertainment in connection with this Society was held on Monday night under the presidency of the Rev Owen Evans, and the conductorship of Mr J. P. Roberts. The following is a copy of the programme gone through :Song, Mrs J. W. Jones; competition in reading (adjudicator Mr J. P. Roberts), 1, Mr 0. E. Jones; challenge solo competition, open to males, 1, Mr Rees Jones competition, answering technical questions (adjudicator Mr David Morris), 1, Mr Ellis C. Jones; song, Mr Willie Roberts; address, Mr J. P. Roberts song, Mrs J. W. Jones finale Hen Wlad fy Nhadau," the solo being taken by Ml Evan Morgan. The duties of accom panist were ably discharged by Miss M. E. Thomas. CANTATA PERFORMANCB.-On Wednesday night, at the Memorial Chapel Schoolroom, the members of the Band of Hope, assisted by local singers, gave a performance of the sacred cantata, Dan y Palmwydd (Under the Palms)." There was a good attendance. The performance was most successful from a musical standpoint and the conductor, Mr Windsor Jones, is deserving ot the highest con- gratulation on the careful way in which he had trained the choir. One of the finest items in the cantata was the rendering of the quartette, Oh Eglwys Crist." The soloists included Miss Ealis, Penmorfa Miss Jones, Madoc- street Miss Roberts, East-avenue Mr R B Thorpe, and Mr Ezra Lewis, aid Mr John Davies. The accompanist was Mr Griffith Pritchard, New-street. Mr J. R. Owen, Castelly- garth, presided, and at the close he was accorded a vote of thanks, cn the motion of Mr John Pritchard, East Avenue, superindendent of the Band of Hope, seconded by Mr David Owen. ST. JOHN'S LITERARY AND DEBATING SOCIETY.— The last meeting of the session 1899-1900 of the above society took place on Monday, at the Chapel- street Schoolroom, the proceedings taking the form of a miscellaneous entertainment. In the course of an address, the Vicar, who is the president of the society, referred to the good results achieved by the meetings, particularly in cultivating a taste for literature and in giving to the members the power of better putting their thoughts into words. Amongst those who took part in the proceedings were Miss Humphreys, High street, Miss Bryant, Miss Gwladys Thomas, Miss M. E. Williams, Rev R. H. Williams, Mr Ivor Humphreys, and musical exercises by a party of boys, with Mr R. LI. Evans as commandero. Miss L. A. Crick gave a pianoforte solo and also acted as accompanist. A very pleasant evening was spent aod a large number of members and friends were present. The National Anthem was sung before the meeting terminated. SAD DEATH.—The death has occurred under peculiarly sad circumstances of Mrs Robert Davies, Cwmmawr, Tremadoc, at the age of twenty-nine. Deceased was taken seriously ill in child-birth a fortnight before and graduallyl sank, death supervening on Friday afternoon. General sympathy is felt with the husband in his terrible bereavement. Deceased was the daughter of Mr William Owen, Braichysaint. The funeral took place at Tabor, Pentrefelin, on Tuesday, when the Rev William Jones, Tremadoc, and the Rev D. B. Davies, Tabor, officiated. Amongetthechiefmnurneiri were:—Mr Robert Davies (deceased's husband), Mr William Owen (father). Mr Lewis l avies (brother-in-law) Mrs H. T. Jones, Dolmoch, and Mrs Maggie Roberts, St. Asaph (sisters); Messrs Ellis Evan Davies, Bila David Owen, Penbryn, Criccieth, and Owen Owens, Graigissaf (brothers) Messrs R. P. Roberts, Llanuwchllyn; John J. Hughes, Bala Evan Hughes, Coedcoeda Henry Jones, Dolmoch Daniel Williams and David Williams, Ivy House. SALEM SOIREE.-The soiree held annually at the end of the session of the Salem Literary and Debating Society was given on Wednesday night at the Schoolroom under the presidency of the Rev W. J. Nicholson. A highly enjoyable evening was spent. A capital supper was catered by Mr J. Holt Newell. After supper the following pro- gramme was gone through Song, Queen of tbe Earth," Miss Katsey Owen; song, "Gwlad y Delyn," Mr D. G. Owen; recitation, Master E. J. Roberti violin solo, Miss Newell; recita- tiou (in Welsh), "The Curfew Bell," Miss Anna Owen oboe solo, Master Walter Maclean; song, Merch y Cadben," Mr W. R. Owen (dtservingly eacored); address by the President, in which he returned thanks to ths caterer, to the young ladies who assisted at the tables, and to the Secretary for the excellent arrangements made; duet, Miss Katsey Owen and Mr D. G. Owen. Tne accompanist was Mr J. MacLean. The syllabus provided this session was the best by a long way of any arranged since the establishment of the Society and thanks are due to the officers and Committee for the trouble they went into. The officers and Committee were :—President, the Rev W. J. Nicholson vice-president, Mr Robert Owen secretary, Mr H. J. Roberts treasurer, Mr Prudence MacLean committee, Miss Newell, Miss Laura Jones, Miss L. M. Jones (Lombard- street), Miss Katsey Owen, Miss M. S. Evans, Messrs W. E. Morris, W. H. Evans, W. Evans (Snowdon-street), W. Roberts (Madoc-street), J. T. Williams, John Jones (Lombard-street), and D. G. Owen. DEATH OF CAPTAIN WILLIAM HuGHEs. -The news of the death of Captain Wm. Hughes, Ceylon Villa, which took place on Tuesday afternoon at his home, was received with deep sorrow by his large circla of relatives, friends, and acquaintances in Port- madoc. Deceased contracted a cold three weeks yesterday (Thursday). Complications ensued, the immediate cause of death being peritonitis. He was attended by Dr Williams, who called in Dr Jones-Morris for consultation. Captain Hughes was the son of the late Mr Evan Hughes, Cefnissaf, near Criccieth, being one of nine children and was sixty-one years of age. On his father's death, which took place when deceased was a boy, his mother removed to Portmadoc. He started life as a pupil teacher, but having incul- cated a deep love of the sea, he gave up teaching. In a remarkably short space of time-some five vears-he qualified as a master by examination. He was practically a mere youth when he took his first command, the schooner" Alice Chimney." A few years later he became captain of the brig "Excelsior," which was built specially for him, the builder being Mr Ebenezer Roberts, Portmadoc. He retired from sea many years later, but hi* retirement lasted but a short term and he resumed the captaincy of the "Excelsior," which post he held at the time of his death. Ciiptain Hughes married Mids Morris, daughter of Captain David Morris, Ceylon Villa, and there were ten children to the marriage, eight of whom survive. Two sons inherited their father's love of the sea, one of them being chief mate of the Excelsior." The other son was drowned at sea some four years ago. Two other sons are chemists. Mrs Hughes, the widow, ) as been the recipient of numerous expressions of genuine sympathy in her great sorrow, particularly from member of Salem Independent Chapel, of which deceased was a member. The funeral will take place on Saturday. SHIPPING. — Arrivals :—" Annie Lloyd," Capt Roberts, from Goole "Victoria," Capt L-ws, from Cork Rebecca" (s.s.), Capt Rob-rts, from Liverpool Sarah Evans," Capt Roberts, from Southampton Venus," Capt Williams, from Douglas Emrys," Capt Griffiths, from Exmou'h Mary Annie," Capt Davies, from Dublin; M. LI. Morris," Capt Jones, from Londonderry Richard Greaves," Capt Griffiths, from Bristol Cadw.-tladr Jones," Capt Jones, from Amlwch. Sailings Catherine and Margaret," Capt Lewis, for Newhaven Queen Victoria," Capt Awstin, lor Faversham; Ann and J. Pritchard," Capr Roberts, for Svendborg Ellen Roberts," C'pt Simons, for Kioge; "Owen Morris," Capt Pri teli ard, for Copenhagen Jenny Jones," Capt Jones, for Harburg; "Consul Kaestner," Capt Watkins, fi r Harburg; Ellen Lloyd," Capt Morris, forSt-ttin Mary Lloyd," Capt Lloyd, for Stettin Dorothy," Capt Roberts, for Flensburg; "Rebecca" (s.s.), Capt Roberts, for Liverpool; Lady Agnes," Capt Jones, for Plymouth "Queen of the West." Capt Croker, for Brbmen "M. A. James," Capt Jones, for Harburg; "Glanogwen," Capt Jones, for Harburg; "English- man," Capt Thomas, for Great Yarmouth, Sunder- land Industry," Capt Williams, Gestemunde. SEION SOIREE.-In connection with other literary societies in the town, the Seion Baptist Chapel Literary Society brought a successful session to an end with a soiree which was held at the Vestry ou Wednesday night. The members attended in force and the Rev Owen Jones, the president of the Society, occupied the chair. Mrs William", and Miss Williams of Gest View provided an excellent repast and the young la,ly members of the Society assisted at the tables. After supper the President made a speech brimful of humour, following which the appended programme was gone through :—Chorus, Codwn Hwyl Mr William Jones and party song, Mr William Jones, recitation, Mr Joseph Williams; duet, The Two Sailors," Messrs D. Parry and J. W, Jones recitation, Mr W. P. Humphreys; solo, Mr T. J. Jones, Prenteg trio, The Ticklers," Messrs R. Parry, J. W. Jones, and W. P. Humphreys (encored) quartette, Messrs D. Ames, Richard Jones, and Miss Maggie Griffith speeches on the contemplated new vestry, Mr D Ames, Mr John Jones, and the Rev Owen Jones; song, I-Cartrel" Miss M. J. Jones; glee, "Maer LI. naf Dlos," Mes rs Rd. Parry, Wm. Jones, J. W. Jones, W. P. Humphreys, and William M Williams; chorus, Awn i ben y Wyddfa Fawr," Male Voice party, conduotor, Mr David Jones. CRICKET CLUB. The annnal general meeting was held at Mr Barnard's Room on Tuesday night, nnder the pre- sidency of Mr G. J. Barnard.—On the motion of Mr Dd. Morris, seconded by Mr Dd. Breese, Mr Barnard was re elected president for the ensuing year amid applause. In acknowleding, Mr Barnarc1 said it was ten years since he was elected president and previous to that he held the post of vice- president for over ten years. It had been his endeavour in the past to discharge the duties of his office in a manner consistent with the honour attached to the position, and what he had attempted to do in the past he would attempt to do in the future. (Applause.) He regretted that he could not join the ranks of the playing members but he could assure them that his interest in the Club was none the less. It was as keen as over it was. (Hear, hear.)—On the motion of Mr W. C. Logan, seconded by Mr D. G. Owen, Mr A. G. Edwards the Oakeleys, who was unavoidably absent, was re- elected vice-president.—Mr Dd. Morris proposed and Mr T. Garth Jones seconded the re-appoint- ment of Mr Dd. Breese as captain and the proposi- tion was agreed to.—Mr Breese, in acknowledging the honour, trusted that the mambers would extend their hearty support and co-operation.— Mr T. Garth Jones was re-elected vice-captain on the proposition of Mr O. Ll. Hughes, seconded by Mr Emrys Davies; whilst Mr D. G. Owen was re. elected treasurer on the motion of Mr David Morris, seconded by Mr David Breese.—Mr Logan, in proposing the re-appointment of Mr T. Garth Jones as secretary, said he had done well as vice- cptain, but he had done better as Hi-cretary. (Hear, hear.) Mr Emrys Davies teconded the proposition and it was carried amid applause.-The. following were appointed executive committee: Messrs W. 0. Logan, R. LI Evans, Evan Evans, David Morris, Emrys Davies, and S. Harrow.—At the outset, the Treasurer submitted the balance sheet which showed a balance in favoar of the Club of 93 18s.—Mr David Morris stated that some jE9 to £10 promised in honorary subscrip- tions had not been paid, whilst only fourteen out of over forty of the playing members of the Club had paid their subscriptions. -Mr David Breese moved the adjournment of the meeting until April 30th with the view of interviewing the defaulting play- ing members and making it a recognised rule that in future no person,4 should handle a bat or a ball in any match who had not paid his subscriptions. H", considered it monstrous that the playing members should allow the Club to be supported al- most entirely out of honorary subscriptions.—Mr David Morris seconded the proposition, believing that by this time the Club ought to be self-sup- porting. One gentleman refused the othgr day to give his usual donation on account of the failure of the playing members to pay their subscriptions. —The prop 'sition was carried unanimously and Mr David Breese afterward consented to assist the Secretary in collecting subcriptions from the play. ing members.—It was resolved to commence the season on May 1st.—Mr David Morris was appoint d superintendent of the ground arrange- ments.—The meeting confirmed the action of Mr David Breese in furthering arrangements for a trip to Reading to playa series of matches. PETTY SESSIONS, FRIDAY, MARCH 31ST.—Be- fore R. M. Greaves, Esq., in the chair W. Low-ou, Jonathan Davies, and T. Burnell, Esqrs. A Manner in Drink, -Carl Kundson, mariner, was charged with having been drunk and dis. orderly in Lombard-street about a quarter to twelve at night.—It was slated that defendant had gone to sea in the schooner Rosy" and had asked that the case should be dealt with in his absence.-The Bench inflicted a fine of 58 with 8. 6d costs. Breaches of the, Licensing Acts.—Edward Parry, landlord of the Prince of Wales Inn, was charged with having permitted drunkenness on his licensed premises on February 16th and on March 10th and Robert Jones, East-avenue, was charged with having been drunk on the premises on these dates. -At the last Court, owing to the unavoidable ab. sence of Mr Lloyd Carter, the solicitor engaged for the defendants, the hearing of the charges of offences committed on February 16th was adjourned.—The Bench decided to hear the charge of drunkenness on February 16th against Robert Jones first.-At the outset, Mr John Humphreys, solicitor, Portmadoc, on behalf of Mr Lloyd Carter, applied for further adjournment. He stated that he had only received instructions in the matter a few minutes before and that he could not possibly go on with the case. Mr Carter had made arrangements to come to Portmadoc, but was called away to the Channel Islands suddenly that morning. He (Mr Humphrey) knew abso- lutely nothing about the circumstances of the case and, seeing that it would be a great hardship on defendants to let the cases go on in the absence of their advocate, he hoped the Bench would see their way clear to grant adjournment.—Mr William George, Cricciet h and Portmadoc, who appeared for the p,lice, said he could not conaent to adjournment. The first case had taken place a long time ago and the defendants had had ample opportunity to pre- pare their defence. At the last Court held on March 8th, he consented to adjournment on receiving a telegram from his friend Mr Carter saying that he could not attend. In the mean- time another case had arisen which showed that the licensed house concerned was badly conducted. A large number of witnesses had been summoned, and although personally he would be pleased to meet his friend Mr Carter he could not, having regard to the duty he had to perform, agree to further adjournment.—Mr Humphreys said if the case was not adjourned defendants would not have a fair chance. He could not possibly under- take the defence.—The Bench deliberated and decided to proceed with both cases.-P.S. Jones, giving evidence in the charge of drunkenness on February 16th against Robert Jones, said he saw defendant walking along Madoc-street about five o'clock in the afternoon and entering the Prince of Wales. Witness called at the inn about quarter past six and saw defendant there drunk. Robert Griffith, Parry and his wife were with him in the room. There was a glass of beer beforo Robert Jones. -Defendant There was only about two inches of beer in the glam.-Witness, proceed- ing, said when charged with being drunk Jones made some inaudible remarks. Parrv, when | charged with permitting drunkenness, said I "He is not so drunk as all that," and Mrs Parry said she would ceasa serving Jones with drink when all the other public houses ceased.—P.C. Jonea (19), who accompanied P.S. Jones, corroborabd. Morrill Jones, defendant's father, spoke to defendant having come in drunk on the night in question and Dr Harry Griffith to defendant suffering from the effects of excessive drinking on the following Sunday. —Robert Griffith, Sawmill-terrace, called by the defendant, said defendant and he had only one glass of beer each.—The Deputy Clerk (Mr Robert Jones: Was Robert Jones drunk?—Witness: I cannot say he was drunk.—Was he sober ?—Neither can I say he was sober.—Defendant's wife also gave evidence and said 8h8 had seen her husband more in drink than on the night referred to.—The charge against Edward Parry of permitting drunkenness on February 16th was then taken. —Parry made another appeal for adjournment, remarking that they would not have fair play without an advocate. —The Chairman: We have given our dtcision on that point.—Parry: We cannot have fair play. I deny the ch»rge.—P.S. Jones then repeated hiil evidence.—Robert Jones frequently interrupted and after having been warned by the Bench several times, he was removed from Court.—P.C Joue?(19) corroborated P.S. Jones.—Parry said the witness#* had not statsd what Robert Jonep told them. When the latter was charged, he said You have quite unnerved me You have disturbed my heart," (Laughter.)—The charge alleged to h»ve been com mitted by Robert Jonew on March 10th was then taken.—Mr William George then explained t at the latter offence was committed by defendants a day after the first case was adjourned.—P.S. Jones said about ten minutes past eight on March 10th he went to the Prince of Wales and saw Robert Jones playing dominoes with Edward Parry and another man. Ghsses of beer were in front of the three. Having regard to the pending charges he made no statement at the time although he saw Robert Jones was in drink. He beli ved Parry would turn him out, but when he callsri an hour later, Jones was still there. Jones left almost im- m^diat'ly and witness followed him round the Town Hall. A few minutes later he was called in to the Quarryman's Arms to turn defendant out. He had beeu refused drink by Mrs Phili ps — Defendant: I did not allk for a drink at the Quarryman's Arms. —P.C. Jones (19) gave evidence a* to the drunken condition of R ,oert Jones at the Prince of Wales and P.C. Jonea (47) as to i\18r re|U8a' (lu't the Quarryman's Arms — Defendant Do you know how many steps are theie up to the Quarryman's Arms ? Witness I canuot say.— Defendant: I know and I tell you straight that it is impossible for a drunken man to go up or come down those s'ps without failing. (Laughter.)—The Deputy Clerk (Mr Kobert Jones) Any more questions ?—Defend- aut: I have given him a postr. There is no need of more questions. (Laughters-Hugh William* gave evidence as to having seen Robert J >n*s in drink at the Prince of Wales about an hour before P.S. Jones first saw him. Defendant aaked defend ant s friend to have a game of do.ninoes and Parry's wife then told h:m, You shall not play. You are too drunk." Witness was there when P.S. Jones came in. There was no doubt as to Robert Jones being in drink. — Defendant: Were you sober Witness I was.—Defendant: I don't believe you. You were more drunk than I. (Laughter.)—Mrs Phillips, licensee of the Quarryman's Arms, said defendant came to the latter iun about five and twenty minutes pact nine. He was quite drunk and she refused his request for a glass of beer.— William Jones, Suhoolhouse, Portmadoc, who was at the inn at the time, gave cerroborative evidence. —Defendant observed that witness was more drunk than he. Defendant then called three witnesses. Evan Evans, I, Eaat Avenue, said he was at the Quarryman's Arm when defeudant entered.—Ti.e Deputy Clerk: Was he sober ?— Witness I should say he was in drink.—Richard Jones, M.doc.street est, and John Jones said they «aw defendant near the Town Hall about half-past eight. They could not say whether he was drunk. — Defendant, addressing the Bench, said he was accustomed to do business with public-houses. He nold ginger beer to them and could not con.equently be "very sober." (Laughter.) The wecond charge against Parry was next pro- ceeded with, Parry reiterating that he was not getting fair play.—The evidence given in the charge against Robert Jones WI\8 repeated by Hugh Williams, P.S. Jones, P.C 19, and P.C. 47.- Parry called William Roberts, 1, Garden-place, who stated that it was he who played dominoes with Rober Jones and Parry. Robert Jones left the inn shortly after P S. Jones. He was not in drink at the time.-In cross-examination, witness said he could not say whether Robert Jones went to another room. Ho believed he went out. Witness left a few minutes later himself Defendant, in bis address to the Bench, &aid Robt. Jones was out for about an hour and a half in the interval between the first and second visit of P.S. Jones.—The Bench deliberated for about fifteen minmes and decided to deal leniently with Robert Jones, who they fined 5s and 20s costs for the fir.t offence and 5* and 8a 6d costs for the second onence. The Chairman said the Bench took into cons)derat)on the good record of defendant from 1889 to 1897 and they hoped he would pull together again.—The Bench haviog ascertained that Parry had only held the licence for eleven months decided not to endorse the licence. They imposed a fine of 40s and costs in each case, the total of the fines and costs being JE6 16s.—The Chairman impressed upon Parry the seriousness of the offence and stated that all the publicans of the town bad been a-ked not to supply intoxicants to Robert Jones owing to the dire effects of drink upon him. The Tremadoc Case.—In the case of William Widiams and Ann Williams, charged with neglecting their children which has been adjourned from time to time, Inspector J. Rowlands said he visited the house accompanied by P.S. Jones on March 27th. He found the children still suffering from vermin. The house was in a most dirty state, the stench being unbearable. There was an improvement in the health of the eldest child and there was some food in the house consisting of half a loaf and a little buiter.—In reply to the Bench, the Inspectsr uid m his opinion the place was not fit for children to live in. The Chairu an said defendant had had amply warning. They could not let matters drift on. There was no excuse for filthiness.—Tne wife said she did clean the place now her husband was in employment and earning 18s a week.—The Inspector said in the event of the Bench convicting defendants he would have power, if he thought it advisable, to remove the children to the workhouse. —The Bench fined defendants 2s 6d each with costs and warned them that if they made a further appearance, prison would be the only alternative. Drunk and Disorderly.— Alfred Hersy, Tanrallt, Tremadoc, was fiued 2s 6d with costs for having been drunk and disorderly on March 17th. School Cases.—Owen Owens, Britannia-place, was summoned for neglecting to send his child to school. —Mr W. Morris Jones, clerk to the Portmadoc School Board, appeared for the Board and asked the Bench to make an example of defendant so as to be a warning to other defaulters.—Wm. Roberts, school attendance officer, said the boy attended thirty-eight times out of 174. The boy sold news- papers instead of attending school.—Defendant's wife said she sent the boy regularly to school and called Mrs Buckley,8. neighbour, to corroborate her. —The Bench imposed a fine of 5s.—A case in which Evan Griffith Jones, Garn, was suirmoned by the Penmorfa School for a similar offence was dismissed through an error in drawing out the summons. Poor Rates.—Mr Dd. Jones, assistance overseer, presented an excuse list which was passed.

TKEMADOC. STEAM LAUNDRY.—There was a failure to for! a quorum at the annual meeting of the directors convened for last Friday. Arrangements are being made to continue the laundry until a regular meeting is held. A GIFT TO THE CHURCH.—A handsome new east window is being erected in Ynyscynhaiarn Church, the gift of Mrs Ignatius Williams, of Hendregadredd, Pentrefelin, in me.nory of her parents. It will be unveiled and dedicated some time in Easter. BUSY MARKET. —-There was an unusually brisk market on Friday, which fact reminded the octo- genarians of Tremadoc of the days ere the advent of trains when the Tremadoc market supplied the whole district, including Festiniog, with flour, oatmeal, etc. There was a supply of about 100 cart pigs, which sold at from 12a to 15s. Fat pigs averaged 4d per lh. Carrots, seeds, and potatoes were largely on offer, but the prices secured were not high.

WILL OF MRS. MARY I. JONES PARRY. The executors of the will, which bears date March 15th, 1899, of Mrs Mary Isabella Jones Parry of Aberdunant, Tremadoc, who died on the 6th of November last, aged seventy-four years, widow of Robert Lloyd Jones Parry, are her son, Thomas Edward John Lloyd of Plas, Tregarfan, and Ralph John Aspinall of Standen-hall, Clitheroe. The testatrix having apportioned £5,000, part of the trust funds settled on her marriage on the 2nd April, 1855, in favour of her daughter, Mabel Frederica Frances Baynes3 Aspinall, apportioned £ 5,000, the remainder of the trust funds, in favour of her daughter, Mary Evelyn Maitland Senior, and she 1 ft the residue of her property to her &on, Thomas Edward John Lloyd. The late Mrs Jones Parry's estate has been ^valued at £1,844 56 5i gross and £1,461 4s 5d net.

It is said that Lord Londonderry has sold his Seaham and Sunderland passenger and coal line, which includes seven miles of railway extensions, roliing stock, stations, engine and waggon building works, &0., to the North-Eastern Railway Com- pany for the purpose of extending their Durham Coast railway, now being built, and which is expected to be opened in two years. It is stated that the price paid ? over £100,000.

PWLLHELI. VACATION.—The Intermediate School breaks up this week for the usual Easter holidays. TABERNACLE LITSRARY SOCIETY.—This Society closed the present session with a sumptuous repast and entertainment. Y.M.A.—A miscellaneous programme was gone through at the closing mntting of this Society held last week. MARKET.—At the market on Wednesday, cart pigs sold at from 14a to 21s each. Fat pigs sold at 4d per lb. Butter fetched Is 4d to la 5d and eggs, 24 for h. BAZAAR.—It is proposed holding a. bazaar in August in aid of the North-street Congregational Schoolroom, towards which Mr Richard Robeits, Hope House, has subscribed £50. SUCCESS.—Mies Adelaide Jones, teacher at the Girls' Board School, has been successful in passing th8 Queen's scholarship examination for entrance to the Bangor University College. The head- mistress of the school is Miss M. Jones Griffith. CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOUR SOCIETY, ALA-ROAD — The Rev J. T. Pritchard gave au address to this Sociaty last Sunday evening on "Always Rsady," Luke xxi. 29-36 and xii. 35-40. The address wai much appreciated. THE LATE PRINCIPAL EDWARDS. — References were made on Sunday at several of the chapel to the late Principal Edwards. At the Silem Chapel the Dead March" was played on the organ, whilst the congregation sang the anthem, Cyfiawn a Drig yu y Nef." GUARDIANS.—An adjourned meeting of the Board of Guardians was held on Wednesoay under the presidency of Mr J. T. Jones.-The Cierk an oounced that during the past fortnight seventy-two cases of vaccination had been registered by Dr Hunter Hughe8.-Busimss of a routine nature was transacted. A SPILL.—Dr O. W. Griffith, mayor, and Mr Roberts, veterinary surgeon, were driving down North-street on Saturday last and when near Plastanrallt the horse shied, got its hind legs entangled in the shafts, and fell throwing the occupants out. They escaped, we are glad to say. WI. h a few bruises and a shaking. The horse was secured promptly and escaped unhurt. LLEYN AND EIFIO-YDD MONTHLY MEETING.— The Monthly M eting of the Lleyn and Eifionydd districts was held at Tydweiliog on Monday last. There was a large and representative gathering. After certain rou ine business had been transacted, a resolution in favour of the immediate stoppage of the present war and remitting the matter to arbi- tration was moved by Rev J. T. Pritchard. No one was found to second it and after an expression of opinion that the r< solution was inopportune. &.1 the matter dropp d. Preaching services were held. ALA ROAD LITERARY SOCIETY —This Society wound up the session w:th an act, Barbara," by Jerome K. Jerome, at the West-End Assembly Room. The parts were taken up by Mr Alfred Ivor Parry, Mr D. H. Williams, M.A., Miss Krownj B.A., and Miss Ada Jones. Miss Nodes, B.A., and Mis* Dora Roberts gave duetts, etc. There was a good company and the entertainment was thoroughly enjoyed. The officers for the en Butng year are a follow8 :—President, Miss Nodes, B.A. vice president, Mr Alfred Ivor Parry treasurer and secretary, Mr Cradox Davies com- mittee of management, Rev E. Myrddin Rees, Mr T. J. Houghton Davies, Mrs D. H. Williams, B A., and Miss W. Brown, B.A. librarian, Mr Alfred Ivor Parry assistant librarian, Mr Glynne Williams. TABERNACLE (B).—A competitive meeting in connection with the Sunday School and Band of Hope of this Chapel was held on Tuesday night. The chair was occupied by Mr n. Griffiths, Hirwain House, who also conducted the meeting. The chief winners in the different subjects were: Letters, Gwyn°dd Evans and A. Ellis; solo, Annie Thoms and A. P. Griffith equal; another solo,' Sydney Davies modulator, K A. Williams ear test. A. Thomas; duett, W. Griffith, K. A. Williams, and R. W. Williams and A. Thomas equal answering questiona n the Life of Chris t" Gwynedd Evans and W. Griffiths equal in another class, Emlyn Evans and Sidney *Davies equal; recitation, Lewis Roberts, C. E. Evans, and May Griffith; dictation, W. Griffiths in another cliss, Etnlyn Evans; huinorous recitation. Gwynedd Evans writing verses on Baptism," O. P. Jones. Solos 'on the occarina and mouth organ were given by R. Griffith and Eliza Jones, also duett on the occarioa and flute by R. and W. Griffith. Mis M. L. Roberts gave a solo and Morris R. Morris a recitation. The children's choir was conducted by Mr Morgan Evans. The Com- mittee who carried out the arrangements fconsisted of Messrs W. Thomas and Robert Roberts, Mrs W. Morgan Evans, and Mises M. Humphries, and E. Griffith who are to be congratulated on the success of the meeting. The adjudicators were Mr Evans, upholsterar Mrs E Evans, Messrs H Jones, M R Morris, R A Jones, R Roberts and Thomas Evans. ST. PETER'S CHURCH.—The annual eisteddfod of the above was held last Thursday, the 29th March. Thpre were two meetings, the chairman for the afternoon being Dr T. Hunter Hughes, Penmaen, and the chairman for the evening being Mr Claude Lloyd Edwards, Nanhoron. It has been judged the most successful competitive meeting of the session and bears the Committee the greatest credit for the admirable arrangements made to facilitate the progress of the evening's meeting which was gone through without a hitch under the skilled leadership of the Rev Cenon Davies who showed himself at his best. During the meeting Miss Tegin of Manchester gave a solo which was much appreciated by the audience. The musical adjudi- cators were the Rev J. Salt, Llandinorwig, and Mr O. Jones, Llanegryn. The successful competi- tors were as follows: —Bookmark, 1 Miss A Man- chester 2 Miss Jane Ellen Morgan. Pocket handkerchief, 1 Rahel Jones, High-street; 2 Rhoda Ward, Mitre-place. Flannelette night dress, 1 Maggie Jones, High-street; 2 Edith Butterfield; 3 Elizabeth Owen, LleyD-street. Recitation of St John, equal Barnard Benskin, Clara Badger, and Josephine Badger. Singing hymn 336, 1 Ann J Jones, Mitre-place 2 Alice Ridge, North-street 3 Laura Mary Jones, High.stre.t. Catechism, 1 Katie Williams, Kingshead-street; 2 Annie Lizzie Ward, Mitre-place; 3 Maggie Jones, High-street. Tinted embroidery card, 1 Mary Jane Hughes, North-street 2 Robert 0, Morgan, North-street. Text cards, 1 Blodwen Davies, St. Peter's-terrace; 2 May Davies, St. Peter's terrace. Atebion difyfyr ar hanes Dafydd, 1 Iorwerth LI Jones 2 Katie Williams, Kingshead-street; 3 Augustus Dobson. Singing, Geirionydd," 1 Christmas Jones. Adrodd, Galar Dafydd am Saul a Jonathan," 1 Price G Hughes. North-street. Adrodd Saln. 24, 1 Willie Jones, Carnarvon-road 2 Rahel Jones, High-street. Cor Plant, I C6r A E Pughe 2 Cor Hugh Jones. Atebion d'fyfyr o'r tair pennod olaf o St. John, 1 Mary C Roberts, Church-street; 2 0 W Hughes and A J Morris. Reciting Ecclea- iaates, 1 Kate Williams, Kingshead-etreet; 2 Mary Ann Hughes, Pendulas. Araeth ddifyfyr, 1 Price G Hughes, North-street. Ysgrifenu, 1 Annie Quayle, North-street; 2 Laura Mary Jones, High- street. Cyfarfodyr hwyr :-Chairman, Mr Claude Lloyd Edwards.- Map of fSouth Africa, John Hugh Jones. Freehand drawing, 1 Richard Ivor Jones, Bank House 2 Arthur Jones, Bank House. Gentlemen's ribbed stockings, 1 Ann Jones, Pen- rhyndeudraeth. Solo baritone, Evan Jones, Maes. Essay Mary Magdalene," 1 Miss Mary C Roberts and Lavinia Pughe 2 Misses Lizzie Batterbee and E M Benskin. Singing, Cynhelyn and Whitford, party W Dobson, Railway Shop. Chief essay, 1 John Hughes, Ala-road; 2 Owen Oweus, Bay View-terrace. Bedroom towels, Miss L Damerel, South Beach. Soprano solo, Miss Ethel Maud Benskin, National School, and Mis8 Thomas, Portmadoc. Tenor solo, G Davies, Penlleiniau. Best decorated pipe, Mr Thomas, Sand-street, and an additional prize to Miss Evans, Carnarvoa-road. Crotchet d'oyley, Miss E Damerel and Miss Hughes, Lleyn-atreet. Challenge duet, Ted Wil. liams (Penrhyndeudraeth) and Miss Alice A Williams (Pwllheli). Tray cloth, Miss L Damerel, South Beach. English hymn, R C Morris's party. Traethawd,. Grym Pesderfyniad," John Hughea, Ala-road. Traethawd, Cartref Cristionogol," Miss M C Roberts, Church-street, and Mrs Owens, Bay View-terrace. Penillion, J 0 Davies (Arifog), | Pwllheli. Chanting, 1 Rev D H Williams's party (Llangian), 2 W W Dobson's party (Pwllheli). Challenge solo, Alice A Williams. Pwllheli. Chant- ing Psalm 112, party from Pwllheli, R C Morris, leader. Essay on Absalom, 1 Cledwyn Owen Jones, Pwllheli, and John Hugh Jones. Recitation, Miss J E Thomas, Fonrcrosses. Anthem," Nid i ni, 0 Arglwydd," Llangian choir. Anthem, "Mar hawddgar," &c., St Peter's choir. The following were the successful stanzis :— Arf ladd mewn rhyfel o hyd—a'i egni Ydyw'r magnet enbyd A'i hir ffroen rhy boen i'r byd. Dinasoedd ar dân esyd. Brynielig, Pwllheli. RE WILLIAMS. Ar afiach feusydd rhyfel—arf o nod Yw'r ofnadwy fagnel; Ar ei chaerog dderch oriel Dychryn bar gyda'i chwyrn bel. Ap CLEDWEN. RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4TH.—Present: Mr O. G. Jones, vice- chairman, presiding; Messrs Samuel Roberts, Robert Davies, Robert Jones, John Jones, Bryn- oroes Hugh Williams, John Jones, Edern J. Hughes Parry, William Roberts, John Jones, Llanbedrog; Griffith Hughes, T. E. Griffiths, John Evans, John Roberts, D. H. Davies, Rd. Williams, Griffith Evans, Hugh Roberts, Dr W. Thomas, John Roberts, Llannor; William Pritchard, J. T. Jones, John Roberta, Pistyll; and Daniel Jones, with Messrs R. O. Jones, clerk; J. T. Rees and David Williams, sur- veyors and Henry Roberta, deputy inspector. EXPENDITURE ON THE ROADS. It was reported that £108 Is 9d had been spent on the roads in the Sarn district during the month and JE69 la 3d on the roads in the r Crosses dis- trict. THE ESTIMATE. The Clerk said the estimate of expenditure for the ensuing half-year was £703. compared with over JE900 in the corresponding period last year. The large decrease was due to the fact that the Council had wiped off the adverse balance at tbe bank and that the work on Pencaenewydd road had been practically completed. MUZZLING OF DOGS. In the absence of Dr William Thomas, Neviu, a motion standing in his name as to the necessity of muzzling dogs during February, March, and April in each year was deferred to the next meeting. Later on Dr Thomas attended and said he merely threw out the suggestion at the last meeting. He did not give notice of motion. SALARIES OF THE SURVEYORS. Mr Wm. Pritchard brought up his motion tore- consider the surveyors' wage3. He stated that not only amongst the members of the Council, but amongst the ratepayers in the diitrict generally, was a strong feeling in favour of increasing the salaries of the two surveyor s who now received £1 a week eAch. The payment waa most shabby and did not in any way redound to the credit of the Council. The Surveyor in charge of the Sarn distiict had th'rty-four workmen under him, twenty-soven being permanent, whilst the Surveyor of the Four Crosses district had twenty-three workmen under him, twenty being permanent. The total mileage of the roads in the whole of the rural district was 312 miles some six years ago, but it was considerably mor." now. On the face of thesn figures alone it clear that JE1 a week was a ridiculous wag". Moreover the Sarn Surveyor had to pay in wage. etc., in a year, £943, compared with jE552 two years ago whilst the Four Crosses Surveyor di-tributed £859, com- pared with JE579 two years ago. The liiiaocial responsibility was great and it was steadily increasing. The Surveyors wtre in fact worse off than the workmen. The latter received their 183 a week and were able to get their meals at home whereas the Surveyors had often to pay railway fares and for m als out of their wagp", often reducing the latter to under the wage paid the workmen He moved thit the wage of each surveyor should ba increased to at least JE60 a year each.—A let nr was read from Mr David Williams and Mr J. Thomas Rees, the two surveyors, pointing out the expenses they incurred, aud asking the Council to favourably consi er the proposal to increase their salaries.—Capt R .berts, Nevin, seconded the motion.—Mr John Jones, Llan- bedrog, agreed with the necessity of increasing the wage of each surveyor, but thought an incr, ase of f4 a year would be enough for the present. He proposed au increase from £52 to £56.-Theamend- ment was seconded.—Several members inquired whether the Council had the right to increase the .-alaries until tbe term for which the surveyors had been appoint d, thref years, had expired.—The Chairman said the Council had the right, the salaries not being fix d for the term of the appointment.—Mr Samuel Rob-rts agreed with the observations of Mr Pritchard and said if the Council wanted honest work they must pay an honest wage. There were many labourers in Pwll- heli doinij better than the surveyors of the Council. — Mr J. T. Jours spoke similarly, observing that it was only "D iacreas-* of about 38 a week.—Mr Hughes Parry hiving also supported an increase of £8 Mr T E. Griffiths moved another amendment, tnat the salary should t1> increased from jE52 to £ 57.—Mr D H Davios second d this amendment. rhe first amendment was withdrawn in favour of the latter. —On a division, eight voted for increasing to i;57 and for increasing to jE60, several members remaining neutral. MEDICAL OFFICER'S REPORT. DIPHTHERIA TRACED TO A CAT. The return of Dr Frasei for tne month ending February 28th showed the number of births to be 19 and the number of dea'hs 29 the death rate being 20'6. Reporting on March 19.h, Dr Fraser wrote that a ^eriou* case of diphtheria had • ccurred at Glynllifon Stores. The patient, a youog women of seventeen, succumbed after a short illness. The most probable explanation of the illness was that it was introduced into the house by a cat which showed such signs of ill health, emaciation, and weakness that it had to be destroyd. Shortly afterwards symptoms developed in the deceased. Careful preventive measures had been advised and were being carried out by those in charge, and it was to be trusted the disease would be kept from spreading. At the back of the house an old fashioned guliy existed and he was informed the drain was a rubble one. Tbi. should be as soon as possible converted into a proper pipe drain with a modern gulley. He had also to report that a case of typhoid fever had occurred at the farm of Mathan Uchaf. Upon inspecting the water supply with Mr H. Roberts, evidence was found that dirty surface water obtained access at one point near the hou. To pruvenl this the present agricultural drain pipes should be replaced by a length of galvanised iron piping. LLANAELHAIARN. A letter was read from toe Llanaelhaiarn Parish Council stating that the work of water supply had been completed and that the question of scaveng- ing was under consideration.—Mr J. Hughes Parry referred to the bad condition of the river. Com- plaints had been made about the matter some three or four years ago. He suggested that a deputation should wait on the Parish Council with regard to it.—Mr Hugh Williams seconded the suggestion which was adopted, and Messrs Samuel Roberts and Wm Pritchard were appointed a depu- tation. THE BRYNFFOULK CASE. Messrs Ivor Parry and Co., solicitors, engaged by the Council in this case, which came on at the County Police Court on the previous Wednes- day, wrote stating that the application of the Council had been refused. There were five justices sitting on the application. They had since ascer- tained that three magistrates wtre againat making the order and two in favour of the order. The letter entered into the various points raised during the hearing of the application, and concluded by stating that if the Council intended appealing at Quarter Sessions they would have to come to such a decision that day.—The Chairman, after a pause, asked whether the Council intended proceeding further or letting the matter drop Mr Samuel Roberts said perhaps the decision come to by the justices waa to be expected. It was a repetition of their previous decision. Seeing that this was a test case, he (Mr Roberta) moved that the Council should appeal to Quarter Sessions.— Mr Griffith Hughes seconded the motion.— Mr T. E. Griffiths, in supporting the motion, expressed the opinion that the Council had made out a good case.—Mr J. T. Jones said the statement made by the Chairman of the Justices (Mr Cirreg) that the Council paid Is a day to their workmen was not true. The Council paid 3s a day. Moreover, Mr Carreg said the Council should employ young men. It was his (Mr Jones's) experieuce that middle-aued mn could do more work than young men. He (Mr Jones) did not agree with tha system of dismissing tried workmen instantly signs of old age set in. Good workmen deserved better treatment than that. He supported the motion to go to Quarter Sessions.— Mr Richard Williams, Llaniestyn, Mr Wm Pritchard, and the Chairman also supported the motion, which was carried unanimously. THE BRYN'RAUR CASE. Messrs Ivor Parry and Company wrote stating that an effort had been made to bring about an amicable settlement of this case. Mr Robyns Owen, the solicitor for Mrs Williams, waa con- sulted on the matter and Mr Owen had since inti- mated that Mrs Williams could not accede to the request of the Council. They (Messrs Parry and Company) thereupon issued a writ for an injunc- tion restraining Mrs Williams from obstructing the path and the action was proceeding in the High Court.—This was all the business of interest.

TRAWSFYNYDD. CONGREGATIONAL CAUSE.—At the qaarterly meeting of the Merioneth Congregational Union at Dolgelley on Tuesday, it was agreed to commend the application of the Church at Traws- fypydd to the Forward Movement Committee for a loan from the twentieth century fund.

LONDON. EISTEDDFOD.—On Thursday evening, March 22nd, aa eisteddfod was held at Harecourt Hall, Canonbury, in connection with Harecourt English Congregational Chapel, where Rev H. Elvet Lewis is pastor. The hon. secretary was Mr Joseph Powell, who comes from the Principality. The musical adjudicator was Mr P. Edwards, Mus. Bac. (Pedr Alaw), and the accompanist Miss Lena Powell. There waa a good programme and com- petition was keen. CONCERT.—On Thursday evening the annual concert was held at Wilton-square Chapel when a. performance of St. Peter," cantata, was rendered by the Choir of the above place, under the leader- ship of Mr Hugh Edwards. The chair was taken, by Mr W. Prydderch Williams. The composer of the cantata is Mr Dan Protheroe. Mus. Bac. The performance reflected great credit upon Mr Edwards and his Choir. The following were the- soloists :—Miss Gertrude Hughes?, Mrs Annie Parry, Miss Nellie Davies, Miss Maggie Davies, Mr Herbert Emlyn, and Mr Meurig James. At the outset the Dead March was played by Mr Meilin Morgan (accompanist for the evening) in memory of the late Rev Abraham Roberta, Charing Cross-road Chapel, who died last week and waa buried on Thursday.—On Friday evening an organ recital was given by Mr Meriin Morgan at New Jewtn Chapel. He was well supported by Miss G. Hughes and Mr Watkin Mills who delighted the audience with their singing. Mr Morgan Morgan (brother of Mr Merlin Morgan) gave a selection on the violoncello.—On Saturday evening a meeting of the varioas mutual improvement societies amongst the Welsh chapels and churches waa held at tbe Gothic Hall. Prior to the meeting refreshments were partaken of. The chiir was occupied by Mr William Jones, M.P., president for the present session. A stirring address was delivered by Canoa Wilberforce, in which he enlogized the Welsh people as being very religious and foremost in the temperance cause. Mr Emlyn Davies was announced to be present, but was prevented from fulfilling his engagement owing to tha death of his father, but a substitute was found ia Mr D. Eva,ns. Mra Mary Davies sang a Welsh song and a piccolo solo was given bi Mr Frederic Griffith*