The North Wales Express

BAGILLT. On Saturday last, a large and enthusiastic meet- ing was held in the Assembly-room of the Cocoa House, Bagillt, for the purpose of forming a choral society and singing class, under the con- ductorship of Dr Harry Deval, organist and choir- master of Holywell, &c., who met with a very hearty reception. The several advantages to be gained by enrolment met with general apprecia- tion, and Dr Deval's dissertation on the structure of the vocal organs, and their proper employment, was received with great attention. Letters of apology regretting unavoidable absence, but ex- pressing their hearty sympathy in the movement, their willingness to further it as far as possible, and their personal support, were read from several influential gentlemen in the neighbourhood. A secretary and committee having been appointed to assist in carrying out the scheme, the meeting terminated.

BANGOR. The Bishop of Bangor on Sunday held an ordi- nation at St Mary's, Lower Bangor. The solitary candidate ordained was a deacon—D. Lewis Davies, B.A., Lampeter-who was licensed to the curacy of Llandyfrodog, Anglesey. THE MENAI SOCIETY.-A lecture was delivered to the members of this society at the Friars School last night. The lecturer was Miss Smith, her sub ject being The Kinder-Garten System." We have much pleasure in recording that Mr Thomas Lewis, Gartherwen, one of the guardians of the Bangor and Beaumaris Union, has com- menced sending weekly a few local and general newspapers for the use of the poor paupers in the workhouse, which will be a source of enjoyment to many. We need hardly state that the poor people are greatly delighted with this act of Christian philanthropy, and feel deeply grateful to Mr Lewis for his thoughtful kindness. LOCAL BOARD.—Mr C. Bicknell presided at Wed- nesday's meeting. The proposal of Mr J. Roberts as to the acquisition of the foreshore of the Meuai Straits in the jurisdiction of the board was further adjourned pending a communication from the Local Government Board. Measles were reported to be on the decrease in the Glanadda district; and it was stated that only one fatal case had been reported. The elementary schools in the parish were still closed on account of the epidemic, which is of a mild form. Amongst other plans laid on the table was one of that portion of the Craigydon estate in Upper Bangor, which is shortly to be sold for building purposes. CONCERT.—A grand miscellaneous concert was given at the Penrhyn Hall on Monday evening, the 23rd inst, by several members of the Royal Italian Opera, Covent Garden, London, supported by the Bangor Choral Society, under the able leadership of Mr Williams, Port Penrhyn Lodge, and accompanied efficiently by Messrs Thomas and Williams on the piano and the harmonium. The artistes engaged were Madame Sinica, Malles Galatzin, Louisa, Jeanne Douste, Signori Urio, Campobello, and Camerana; all of whom, it need not be said, went through a programme of high class music, such as has never been heard in any miscellaneous concert in Bangor before. The piano solos by Mdlles Douste were really a treat; and the artistic rendering of Mdlle Jeanne Douste, who, by the bye, was only seven years of age, was truly wonderful. Her playing of the "Bouree" by Bach, of the Menuet" by Haydn, and of the "Tambourin" by Rameau, shewed executive skill that pleased the audience immensely. It was aston- ishing that one to young, had mastered the art of manipulation so perfectly. Not only Technique was good, but the young executante was well experienced in the style and phrasing. Her sister, Mdlle Louisa Douste, also in the "Inventions" by Bach, and Arabesques" by Schumann, displayed such power and skill as to have entirely entranced her audience. The piano duetts, L, Revil des Oiseauz and Brahm's Danses Hong- roises" by the two young ladies were also very interesting. Mdlle. Galatzin with her violoncello solos "LeDesir" by Servais, and "Nocturne" by Chopin, was simply superb; and on being recalled, she rendered with muted strings a short, but beautiful solo by Massinet, an author yet little known 'in this country, although most popular in France. The control, the fair execu- tante had over her somewhat ponderous instru- ment, with her easy grace in manipulation and bowing, made the audience quite enthusiastic. She was accompanied effectively on the piano by Mdlle Louisa Douste. Madame Sinico sang magnificently" Robert, to che adoro" from Meyerbeer's "Robert, le Diable," and although the fair artiste was obliged to retire owing to sudden indisposition, before finishing her solo, the sympathetic audience cheered her enthusiastically. And when she came on the stage with Signor Campobello to sing the duett from Mozart's "II Flanto Magico," which was finely rendered, she had a splendid reception. Her delightful rendering of the simple ballad, Robin Adair," was such as to demand an encore, and on her complying with "Home Sweet Home," the audience rapturously ap- plauded. Signor Urio, who possesses a tenor voice, rare, beautiful in quality, and clear as a bell sang splendidly. His high notes, roused the enthusiasm of his audience, he having once reached C sharp. In fact, he was quite at home with B flat and B natural, which notes he did several times. He sang Rend'il sereno al ciglo," an air from one of Handel's operas; My pretty Jane" (Bishop), and "Ever Thine" (Eyres). He joined Signor Campobello in the duett, Sul campo della gloria," from Donizetti's I I Il Belisurio," which was highly effective. In the duett and songs he was deservedly recalled, complying each time, and repeating the same music with one exception. Then he gave with much effect the well-known air from Verdi's "Rigoletto," "La donna emobile." Signor Campobello who is endowed with a fine, bass voice sang the popular solo, Why do the nations," from the Messiah, "In the gloaming," a song expressly for him by Lady Arthur Hill, and "The Bell-ringer" (Wallace). All these the renowned artiste sang with much skill and grace, the pathos displayed in the rendering of Hill's eong deserving special mention. After The Bell-ringer," the worthy Signor was recalled but owing to the lateness of the hour, he did not comply with the request. Moestro Camerana, with tact and j'figment, efficiently acted as conductor and accompanyist. It is rumoured as I these artistes are passing through for Ireland next October, that advantage will be taken then to engage them, so that the music-loving public of Bangor may have the pleasure of listeniug to these world-renowned artistes once more. BOARD OF GUARDIANS, WEDNESDA.Y.-Pre- sent: Mr C. Bicknell (in the chair), Messrs Thomas Lewis, William Jones, Robert Hughes, Robert Roberts, W. Edwards, George James, Edmund Spargo, Revs H. Davies Owen and R. Williams Griffiths, Messrs W. Roberts, Eleazcr R. Abraham, Elias Philip Williams, H. Bulkeley Price, Col. Williams, Messrs Hugh Thomas, Thomas Hughes, John Williams, Richard Roberts, Rev Peter Jones, Messrs Henry Hum- phreys, Humphrey Roberts, Richard Evans, and David Roberts. Mr John Thomas, clerk. Monetary.-The following sum was granted for out-relief in the various parishes in the union — X369 2s 6d; non-settled poor, Y,17 16s 6d; school fees, 6s; lunatic account, 10s 6d; treasurer's balance, X1503. Masters Report.—The Master reported that there were 107 inmates in the house; corresponding period last year, 102 vagrants relieved during the fortnight, 49. The Case of Mr Lewis Edwards.-The Clerk said that the motion of Mr Spargo proposing that Mr Lewis Edwards should be compensated, subject to the sanction of the Local Government Board, for having to pay a substitute when he suffered from fever contracted in the discharge of his duties was discussed at the last meeting, but was adjourned until the present board meeting. He (the Clerk) explained that some time ago-some correspondence on this subject was submitted to the Local Govern- ment Board, but nothing was done at the time, the nature of the correspondence being such that Mr Edwards lost all sympathy.—Mr .Spargo said that no compensation- was submitted then. It was evident from Mr Doyle s reply that Mr Edwards was entitled to be compensated.—The Chairman thought they would meet Mr Spargo's views if the case was submitted to the Local Govethment Board for their opinion upon it. He did not think they had any power to grant anything as the case had been standing for seven years.— Mr Lewis thought if the application had been made in a proper way in the first instance some- thing would have been granted, but what was the use of moving in the matter now ? Mr Murray Browne had told them that the Local Govern- ment Board could not do anything now. Any application upon any subject after a certain time had elapsed before such application was made would not be listened to.—The chairman said it was no use going on with the case if the payment of a gratuity would be illegal.—Rev H. Davies Owen said that Mr Murray Browne's opinion was decidedly against it.—Mr Spargo said it was no good going on with the case unless something could be got.—The Clerk stated that the motion in this case was to ask the Local Government Board if the guardians were to vote a sum as a gratuity to Mr Edwards, would the payment of such gratuity be legal.—Mr Lewis also explained that what Mr Spargo wanted was simply to ask the Local Government Board if it was legal to give Mr Edwards a gratuity should the guardians recommend it.—The Clerk said if he had to state the case to the Local Government Board he would send Mr Edwards' letter, which showed on what ground a gratuity was asked for, and why the subject was brought up now.—The Chairman ad- vised the guardians to leave the matter to their clerk, who would state the case in an impartial manner (hear, hear).—On the motion of Mr Robert Hughes, it was unanimously resolved that the clerk lay the whole case before the Local Government Board, for their opinion upon the matter. A Question of Privilege.-Mr Hugh Thomas asked the board whether in the absence of the relieving officer, a guardian had the privilege of calling the notice of a parish doctor to a case ?-The Clerk said the guardian was only allowed to act in his capacity as a guardian in that board-room.—Mr Hugh Thomas gave an instance where he and another guardian visited a man who was down with the diorrluea, whom he believed would have succumbed had he not sent for the doctor. Since then they had received a bill from the doctor for professional attendance upon the man. The medical gentle- man was the parish doctor, but the man was not then a pauper.—Mr Lewis thought that as the gentlemen were acting-in their c pinion—in the capacity of guardians, the bill ought to be allowed. —The Chairman said they ought to have gone to the churchwardens and overseers, they were the people whom they should have gone to. The only way was to get the churchwardens to put it down in their account.—The matter was ultimately left in the hands of the clerk. Notice of Motion.-Thc Clerk said the Rev. H. Davies Owen gave notice that at the next meet- ing of the Board he would move "that the cases of relief for three months be referred to the com- mittee to consider the expediency of altering the time to six months in all cases in which it may be desirable to do so; and that the resolution of the Board, giving all relief for three months be rescinded." This was all the business. PETTY SESSIONS, TUESDAY.—Before Col. Wil- liams, Col. Holt, and Rev. Daniel Evans. T,-agrancy. -Richard Roberts was charged by P.C. D. Hughes, with the above offence. The officer said that he found the prisoner about two o'clock that morning buried in a hay stack.—The Bench sentenced him to one month's hard labour. —Fanny Burkbridge was charged by P.C. 58 with prostitution. The officer stated that he found the woman on the Upper Bangor road on the pre- vious evening with three men. The woman was a confirmed prostitute. She was sent to gaol for a month, with hard labour. Obstruction. -Hugh Hughes was charged with obstruction by leaving some boxes on the parapet for an unreasonable time.—P.C. William Jones said about two o'clock on Saturday afternoon last he saw two large boxes belonging to the defen- dant, part on the parapet and part on the street. The boxes were there from two until six o'clock in the evening.—P.C. D. Hughes gave corrobora- tive evidence, and said he went to the shop and asked them not to allow packages to remain on the parapet for an unreasonable period.—The Bench imposed a fine of 2s 6d and costs. IJrunkermess.- Willbm Hughes was charged with being drunk and disorderly about a quarter to eleven on the previous night, and was fined 2s 6d and costs.—Julia Ann Hughes for being drunk oil the 16th of the present month on the turnpike road leading from Llanfairfeehan to Aber, was fiued 5s and costs.—Jane Hughes was I charged with being drunk in the street in Llanfairfeehan, on the 14th inst., and was fined 5s and costs.— Ann Owens, for being drunk in Britannia Square, Upper Bangor, on the 22«d of this month was mulcted in a penalty of 15s and costs. School Board Progecutions.-Richarcl Rowlands was summoned by Mr Robert Prees, school attendance officer, for not sending his girl to school. The officer said the girl was 5 years of age, and resided about five minutes' walk from the school. She had lost 88 attendances out of 112, having only being present 24 times out of 112. Fined 5s.—William Edwards was also summoned by the same officer, who said that defendant's boy, who was between eight and nine years of age, was very irregular in his attendance, and the school was only 200 yards from where the boy resided. Fined 2s.-Two cases against William Hughes and Grace Williams were adjourned. Drunk and Ref-using to Quit.-Richard Thomas, labourer, was charged with being drunk and re- fusing to quit the Pentir Arms. The officer said defendant was very drunk, and challenging people to fight, and when asked to quit he refused, so that he had to be put out by force. Defendant was fined 10s and costs. Master and Servant.-Edward McDermot, baker, summoned William Owen, his employer, under the Master and Servants' Act, for having dis- charged him from his service without giving him due notice.—Edward McDermot said he was a baker recently in the employ of the defendant. On Saturday, the 7th of the present month, Mr Owen told him that he would not want him any more. He did not give him notice, although it had been agreed that a week's notice should be given on either side. He received his wages weekly, which were 10s per week.—The Bench made an order for Xi 4s, including costs.

DENBIGH. THEFT OF A BARREL.—On Monday at the Town Hall, before the Mayor and Dr Turnour, Robert Hughes, a labourer 21 years of age, residing in Henllan-street, was charged with stealing an empty barrel, valued at ten shillings, the property of Richard Jones, of the Eagles Inn. It was proved that the prisoner took the barrel to his uncle's house, and said he had bought it. He was arrested on suspicion, and admitted to Sergeant Vaughan that he t stole the barrel while in drink. He was committed to Ruthin gaol for one month with hard labour. THE AFFAIRS OF MR EDWARD TIIO-.NIAS.-The first meeting of the creditors of Mr Edward Tho mas, cattle dealer, of Denbigh and Manchester, and formerly carrying on business at Penisa'r- waen as a farmer, was held at the Bull Hotel, on Wednesday. The debtor filed a petition for the liquidation of his affairs in the Bangor Bank- ruptcy Court, on the 9th inst. He was represented at the meeting by Messrs Gold Edwards and Weston, who, on his behalf, offered a composi- tion of two shillings in the pound. The liabilities were stated to be X,2508 8s 6d, and the assets t484 7s. Out of the last item zE122 has to be paid for rent, &c., so that there was the sum of X361 remaining for distribution among the general body of creditors. The deptor's offer of a com- position was accepted, the dividend to be paid in three months. Mr Joseph Lloyd, St Asaph, was appointed receiver and trustee. It was decided to allow the debtor X3 weekly out of the estate until he obtains his discharge. Mr Webb, of the firm of Messrs Louis and Edwards, Ruthin, re- presented Mr Wilson, one of the creditors, at the meeting. THE GRAIG QUARRY.—At Denbigh there is a limestone quarry, which is reckoned among the best of its kind in the Principality. The late Mr Thomas Foulkes, formerly practising as a solicitor at Bangor, was the lessee of the quarry, and since his death, Mrs Ffoulkes, his mother and execu- trix, determined to dispose of her interest in the property. Acting under her instructions Messrs William Dew and Son offered the quarry for sale by auction at the Bull Hotel, on Wednesday last. There was a large attendance. Mr Dew read the conditions of sale, and remarked that the late Mr Foulkes had on one occasion refused an offer of zC8000 for his interest in the property. The lease had about f oi ty years to run. The quarry was close to the London and North Western Itall way, with which it was connected by a branch line. The stone there produced was famous for its enduring quality, and served exceedingly well for building purposes. When burnt the stone made excellent lime, and the chippings were very useful for road metalling. The quarry had been worked in an old fashioned primitive manner, and on a limited scale. The yield of stone had been on an average 12,000 tons a year, realising a profit of C840 annually. Properly worked by about 120 men, instead of 2'2 as at present, the quarry might be made to yield 60,000 tons of stone a year, and the profit would then be over £2,000 annually. Bidding commenced at £ 1000, and ad- vanced slowly until £ 2,900 was reached when the lot was withdrawn. We understand that a com- pany of Denbigh gentlemen, and another company from Rhyl, were among the bidders. Messrs Gold Edwards and Weston were the solicitors for the vendor. It is probable that the property will be disposed of by private contract. THE CHURCH SUNDAY SCHOOLS.—The scholars attending the Church Sunday School were on Monday night presented with prizes in the As- sembly Room for good conduct, good attendance, &c. Archdeacon Smart presided, and the pro- ceedings passed off very agreeably. One of the prize-takers was an aged woman, who has in her class repeated from the Bible a chapter each Sunday during the past year. BROOKHOUSE BRIDGE-This railway bridge was washed away by the heavy flood of last summer. A temporary wooden bridge was erected in its place, over which trams have since had to pass very slowly. A new stone bridge was completed on Sunday last, about sixty men being engaged on the work on Saturday and Sunday. Trains first ran over the new bridge last Monday. THE MARKET.—At Wednesday's market there was a good attendance. Wheat sold at an advance of a shilling a hobbet. Barley was scarce, and had advanced sixpence. Prices Wheat 14s 6d to 16s 6d barley, 9s 6d to 13s oats, 7s 6d to 9s 6d (the latter price was for seed) vetches, 20s to 25s beans, 13s 6d to 15s and clover seed fetched from 8d to lOd a pound. Butter realised in large tubs from Is 4d to Is 4d per lb. small tubs, Is 8d to Is 9d; fresh butter, Is 10d to 2s. Eggs sold at from 13 to 15- for a shilling, fowls from 3s 6d to 5s a couple, and ducks 5s a couple, there being but very few of the latter on offer. "SUMMONING THE WRON J MAN.—At the county magistrates court, on Wednesday, a young man named Edward Jones appeared in answer to a summons charging him with poaching on land belonging to Mr Hughes,of Kinmel Mr Roberts, Rhyl, who appeared to prosecute, said it appeared that a mistake had been made in this case, the summons having been served on the wrong person. He therefore asked the case might be dismissed.— Case dismissed accordingly. LECTURE.—An interesting lecture was delivered to a large and appreciative audience on Tuesday evening by the Rev Mr Nicholson, of Liverpool, in the Swan-lane Independent Chapel, on Welsh Dissenting Pulpits." The lecturer traced the origin and history of Welsh Dissent, and spoke in glowing terms of eulogy of some of the more pro- minent Nonconformists who had laboured in the Principality. He showed the vast influence which Welsh Nonconformity was exercising on the popu- lation at the present day.—The proceeds of the lecture will be devoted towards repairing the chapel at the Green. THE RWV. T. W. VAUGHAN.—On Friday last, the teachers connected with the English Church School met to present a testimonial of their esteem to the Rev. T. W. Vaughan, who has been appointei to the living of Gwyddeiwern, and will shortly leave the town. Archdeacon Smart pre- sided. The presents to Mr Vaughan consisted of a handsome writing cabinet and a valuable dining- room timepiece, bearing inscriptions to the effect that they were given in grateful recognition of Mr Vaughan's services as superintendent of the school. Miss Williams and Miss M. E. Jones made the presentation on behalf of the teachers. The parishioners also are getting up a testimonial to the rev. gentleman. CHARGE OF NEGLECTING TO REPAIR A HIGH- WAY.—Before the County Magistrates on Wednes- day, Mr John Roberts, Geinas, appeared as the complainant in a case in which Mr Pickstone Maes -Mynau, was charged, as the surveyor of the township, along with a Mr Wilson, with neglect- ing to repair a highway in the parish of Aber- wheeler. Mr Lewis appeared for the plaintiff. Mr Roberts stated that the road in question led from Geinas Mill to Voel Park, and was in a very bad condition. The metal had been washed from the road by the late heavy flood, and the middle of the I road was lower than the sides. The watercourses had not been trimmed, and the water now ran down the middle of the road. About 100 yards of the road near the Grove, the residence of Mr Williams, was impeded with stones mid gravel to the depth of two or three feet. The defendants had failed to comply with the notice calling upon them to repair the highway-Mr Pickstone contended that the road now was in a better condition that it ever was before. The complainant's grievance was a sentimental one. He (defendant) was a public officer, and had always protested against making the road in question into a carriage drive for Mr Williams, of the Grove, out of the public money. Since the heavy flood last summer, hundreds of cart loads of material had been placed on the road, and it was now good enough for all practical pur- poses, and in much better order than the road between his residence and Denbigh. He invited the bench to appoint a committee of the magis- trates to view the locus in quo, and said he felt they would then dismiss the case.—The benck adjourned the case for a month, when the state of the road will be reported upon by Mr R. UOYA Williams, the county surveyor, who was appointed to see the place.

HOLYWELL. LITERARY AND MUSICAL COMPETITIVE MEETING- We have much pleasure in calling attention „ meeting of the above nature to be held on Monda/ next (St. David's Day), at Chapel-street chapel* The meeting promises to be of a very interesting character, as there are about 120 competitors in poetry, music, literature, art, speaking, reading, reciting, &c. Mr Urias Bromley has promised to occupy the chair, and the sale of tickets auguro well for a large attendance. LIBERAL ASSOCIATION SUPPER. Under auspices of the Holywell and Greenfield Liberal Association, a publis supper was held at the Blacfc Horse Inn on Tuesday evening last. The chair was occupied by Mr William Davies (county coroner), and the vice-chairs by Machno and Mynyddwr. Upwards of hundred persons were present, amongst whom we noticed: Revs D. Oliver (president of the association), and Owen Thomas, B. A.; Messrs D. Pugb, solicitor; P. »1. Evans, solicitor; J. K. Evans, The Strand J. Garner, R. Lloyd, J. T. Price, W. Jones, VictoriA House; W. Jones, Mertyn Farm; Capt John Jones, Messrs W. Williams, D. Roberts, John Hughes, W. Jones, Chapel-street; Isaac Willian25 (secretary of the association), &c., &c. After supper, the following toasts were drunk:—The chairman gave "The Queen," which was loyally received, the audience, led by Mr P. H. Roberts, singing the National Anthem. The Prince and Princess of Wales, and the rest of the Royal Family," was next given by the chairman and heartily drunk by the guests, who, led by Mr L1. Jones, sang "God bless the Prince of Wales." Mynyddwr then, in eulogistic ttrms, gave "The County and Borough Members," which was res. ponded to by Mr David Pugh. The town and trade of Holywell" was next proposed by Mr J. Kcrfoot Evans in an excellent address, and Mr J. T. Price, in a characteristic speech, responded. Mr W. Jones, Victoria House, proposed The army, navy, and reserve forces," which was res- ponded to by Mr H. Machno Williams. "The bishop and clergy of the diocese, and ministers of all denominations," was proposed by Mr Josepll Garner, and acknowledged by the Rev Owen Thomas. The chairman then gave The Holy- well and Greenfield Liberal Association, and kin- dred associations," which was responded to in an admirable manner by the Rev D. Oliver (presi- dent), Mr P. Mwyndeg Evans, and Mr Isaac Wil- liams (sesretary). "The industries of the neigh- bourhood," was given by Mr H. M. Williams, and acknowledged by Capt John Jones. During the evening, the following songs were given:—' Glad- stone,' by Mr Evan Williams. The Jingoes talk of war, boys,' by Mr W. H. Davies. < Liberals, to the front,' by Mr H. F. Jones; and 'Ye Liberals of old England,' by Mr S. Nuttall. The arrival of the Brucian hour" necessitated the omission of several items in the toast list, but not before a thoroughly enjoyable evening was spent. A heaity vote of thanks having been accorded the chairman, on the motion of Mr D. Pugh. seconded by Mr P. Mwyndeg Evans, the proceedings ter- minated. It is due to the industrious secretary of the association (Mr Isaac Williams) to say that the arrangements left nothing to be desired, and to Mr J. Smith that the catering was excellent. 11

RHYL. DISTRICT WATER COMPANY.—The annual ordin- ary meeting of this company was held at the com- pany's offices, Clwyd-street, Rhyl, on Tuesday last. The following directors were present:—Messrs R. sso' James Sisson, J:P., Talardy, St. Asaph (chair- man); William Bell, Bodrhyddan, Rhyl; William Murray Clarke, Kinmel Park, Abergele; Richard Montagu Preston, Rhyl; Arthur E. Turnour, M.D., Denbigh; Lloyd, Brook House; and John Moore, Norwich. The directors submitted to the proprietors the annexed statement of accounts for the year ending the 31st of December, 1879. The net earnings of the company for the year amount to X2006 10s l()d. The shareholders, at the last ordinary meeting, authorised the directors to pay an interim or half-yearly dividend at the rate of X6 per centum per annum on the 6 per cent. pre- ference shares, and an interim or half-yearly dividend of £3 per cent. per annum, free of income- tax, on the ordinary share capital which absorbed together £ 784 18s lOd of the balance of the year 1878, namely, £ 1140 8s 7d. The disposable balance of this year amounts to X1448 17s 4d., which the directors propose to be applied, with the shareholders' consent, in payment of the remain- ing half yearly dividend at the rate of X6 per cent: per annum on the 6 per cent. preference sharefl, and the remaining half-yearly dividend of £3 per cent. per annum, free of income tax, on the ordin- ary share capital to 31st December. 1879, absorb- ing X784 18s 10d., and leaving 1663 18s 6d to be carried forward. The total amount of expendi- ture on the works up to the 31st December, 1879, amounts to £ 60,761 17s 7d., being an addition of £ 1156 9s 6d during the past year, and nearly the whole of which was laid out in the improvement of filter beds, washing floor, and of the main reser- voir, new mains, and the building of cottages at Coedybrain and Llanefydd, for the men in charge of the main and service reservoirs, new shaft over Coedybrain tunnel, and parliamentary expenses of obtaining provisional order. he gross water rental for the year ending December 31st, 1879, amounts to X2742 12s 7cl., which, as compared with the corresponding period for 1878, shows an increase of X137 2s 5d. The company's works are in good order and condition. The directors have much satisfaction in reporting that the share- holders have responded to the offer made to them to subscribe for the X12,000 new pre-preference stock, and in consequence, the liabilities of the company will, in due time, be wholly discharged, and the shareholders' deposited certificates will be returned to them. Messrs William Murray Clarke, Thomas Gold Edwards, and Dr Turnour, retire from the direction by rotation, but are eligible for re-election. Mr M. R. Partington, the auditor, also retires, but is eligible fur re-election. The chairman in moving the adoption of this report complimented the shareholders on the satisfactory position of the undertaking. The wet season had had the effect of decreasing the receipts to the ex- tent of about £ 60, as people had not required as much water as usual from the mains. The expendi- ture on works had been heavy, but it was urgently needed, and the outlay would be certain to prove profitable. The resolution was seconded and adopted. It was decided to pay the dividends half-yearly, and to hold future general meetings in March instead of February, in order to meet the convenience of Mr Partington, the auditor, and Mr Bayliss, the secretary. A vote of thanks to the chairman concluded the proceedings. POLICE CoultT.-At the petty sessions iln Mon- day, before Dr Butterton., Mr W. P. Jones, and Mr Sisson, Mary Dowell, a domestic servant, was charged with obtaining goods by false pretences from Mr Robert Williams, grocer, Bodfor-street. It appeared that the prisoner had been in the service of Mrs Webber, Rhyl, who had gone to Penmaenmawr to live a short time back, on the death ef her husbafld. After her departure, it was alleged that the prisoner obtained goods purporting to be for her mistress from Mrs Williams. Prisoner was committed to the quarter sessions, and admitted to baiL-There- were several cases before the bench, in which th defendants were convicted of having in their possession illegal weights and measures, the fines ranging from 10s to 20s. Printed and Published at the CARNARVON PBmTINcJ WORKS, NEW HARBOUR, CARNARVON, in the County of Carnarvon, by ROBERT WILLIAMS, for the Car- narvon Newspaper & Printing Co. Limited. Published also at the Establishments of Mr Ellis Roberts, Four- crosses, Festiniog, in the County of Merioneth; at the Establishment of Mrs Ellen Willliams, Llangefni* K H\° County of Anglesey ;jat the Estabishment oi Mr Robert Uoyd, Ruthin, the Comity of Denbigh* and at the Establishment of Mr J. Kerfoot Evanflj High-street, Holywell, in the County of Flint. 08 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27th, 13 0.