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PORTMADOC.
PORTMADOC. CHRISTMAS DAY.—All places of business were closed on Christmas Day, and continued so until Saturday morning. O)IISSIO.- In last week's impression we un- intentionally left out the names of Miss Lizzie Lloyd and Miss M. E. Jones, Paragon, from the list of those who took part in the mission school concert. These kind young ladies assisted by giving a piano- forte duet in a most pleasing style. NEW YEAR'S DAY—The Congregationalists gave a splendid treat of tea, buns, &c., to the children of their Sabbath Schools on New Year's Day, and they held a competitive meeting in the evening at the Town Hall. CHRISTMAS.—All places of business were closed on Christmas Day. Literary meetings were held at Penrhyndeudraeth, Bethel; and at the Portmadoc Assembly Rooms. On Christmas Eve the Volun- teer Band and the Town Band serenaded the streets. We cannot denounce in too strong a language the conduct of some loughs on Christmas Eve. They went through some of the streets and violently knocked at the house doors. It is to be hoped the police will look to this matter next year, so that it may not be repeated. THE GRAMMAR SCHOOL.—On Thursday, Decern- ber 18th, Mr Lewis, B.A., head master of the Llwyn Onn Grammar School, treated the parents and friends of his pupils to an excellent entertainment at the Salem chapel schoolroom, Mr Breese presiding. Mr Lewis has been very successful with his school since its formation about three years ago, and the enter- tainment which annually takes place at the breaking up of the school for the Christmas holidays, is looked upon as quite an event in connection with the school. There were many present at the meeting, which was greatly appreciated by the audience. The programme was as followsGlee, The new mariners," by the boys; dialogue by J. V. Williams, and R. E. Davies; glee, I'm afloat," the boys; recita- tion Modern Logic," G. Tuxford; song and chorus, "Old bob Ridley," A. Ll. Morris;, dialogue, T. E. Williams, and J. H. Jones; glee, Softly glides away," the boys; dialogue, The Emperor," D. Wil- liams and P. Jones; song and chorus," The mermaid," Griffith Roberts; recitation, Nose and eyes," A. Ll. Morris; solo on the piano, G. Roberts; song and chorus, Put me in my little bed," D. M. Roberts pianoforte solo, Professor Powell; recitation, Go along, Bob," R. H. Pritchard; glee, "Foresters, sound the cheerful horn," the boys. The prizes consisted of books; given by Mr Breese, and Mr D. Roberts, to the successful boys, among whom were D. O. Roberts, D. M. Roberts. Griffith Roberts, G. Tuxford, Albert Humphrey, R. J. Morris, A. Ll. Morris, and R. Rowlands. After the prizes, had been presented the programme was resumed as fol- lows Violin solo by D. 0. Roberts, recitation, "Oratio Obliqua," Albert Humphrey; do, "The Wooden Leg," Ritchie Lewis song and chorus, "The Raw Recruit," the boys and Edgar Williams; dialogue, The king and the miller of Mansfield," D. M. Roberts and George Thomas; dialogue, The Learned Apothecary," R. W. Jones, R. H. Parry, and D. Jones; song, "To the woods," Miss Evans, Snowdon-street; recitation (in character), The Quack Doctor," D. O. Roberts; glee, The Chimney Sweeper's Glee," the boys; the National Anthem. The boys did their work most creditably, especially when the brief time they had to practice is taken into consideration. LITERARY MEETING.—The annual literary Com- petitive meeting was held in connection with the Tabernacle chapel, at the Town Hall, on Christmas Day. The hall was well filled both afternoon and evening. The chair was taken in the afternoon by the Rev J. J. Roberts (Iolo Caernarfon), the Rev Evan Jones, Carnarvon, conducting. In the evening Cynhaiarn presided, and Mr Jones conducted. The adjudicators were,—the Revs Evan Jones, J. Roberts, 0. T. Williams, B.A.; Messrs Edwin Jones, Towyn Beuno, P. Davies, R. Lloyd, and others. The Taber- nacle choir, under the able leadership of Mr John Roberts, sang several pieces during the meeting, and Miss Maggie J. Jones, who made her first ap- pearance here on the occasion, sang most beautifully, and pleasingly. The other singers were Mr J. H. Williams, and Mr Bennett Williams. There were some good competitions on the chief essays and in the translations; but the musical department draw scarcely any competitors owing to the committee having offered but very small prizes. The results of the different competitions are -appended: -Trans- lating from Dr Edwards works to English: first, Miss Ann Richards; second, "Tudur," who did not respond to his name. For the best answers given to questions upon the geography of Canaan; first, D. Jones and R. Lloyd equal; second, D. M. Roberts. Englynion to the "Echo;" best, "Ylltyr Eryri," who did not make an appearance. Essays on The Duty of Placing a Proper Mark Before us in Life." The prize was divided between G. Beardsell, J. Williams, Ivy House, and others who did not come1 forward. Choral competition (children), Praise be to Jesus first, Garth Chapel Juvenile Choir, leader, Mr William Jones,Borth. Impromptu reading (G wilym Eryri'sawdlon Youth") first, Rowland Rowlands, Stanzas to the "Flood:" first. Mr J. Williams. schoolmaster, Tremadog. Drawing (freehand): first, Mr J. H. Williams, Britannia Foundry. Mr Robert Evans, tailor, read some excellent englynion to the deceased bards of Eifionydd. Singing "Y baban diwrnod oed:" first, Mr J.H. Williams, High- street. Translating part of Macaulay's works; first, Mr R. Barrow Williams; second, Miss E. M. Morris, Garth. Carving, best, Mr Ellis Griffith. Essays on The mother's place in the formation of the child's character:" first, Miss S. E. Morris; second, Miss Roberts, Brynmelyn. Solo on the violin: best, Mr Bowden, patternmaker; second,Master D. 0. Roberts son of Mr 0. M. Roberts, architect. Giving the derivations of Welsh words: first, Mr Barrow Wil- liams. Recitation: first, D. M. Roberts; second, D. Jones, GasWorks; third, R.Jones, Madoc Foundry, Essays on "Providence:" first, Mr Hugh Roberts, Widnes; second, Mr Thomas Hughes, Gatehouse^ Llanllecliid. For the best elegy in memory of the late Mr J. II. Williams, sen., Britannia Fonndry; Glaslyn and Gwilym Eryri were adjudicated equal. The excellent accompaniment playing of Master Griffith Roberts, eldest son of Mr Thomas Roberts, surveyor, High-street, was very much appreciated. He is only about ten years of age. The proceeds of the meetings went in aid of the Tabernacle chapel funds. The secretary of the meeting was Mr D. G. Davies (Ap Iolo Meirion), who did his work to the "'evident satisfaction of all concerned, and exhibited his considerateness by providing a suitable place for representatives of the press. THE LOSS OF THE S.S. BORUSSIA.-HEROIC CONDUCT OF A WELSH CAPTAIN. The receipt of the sad news of the loss of the steamer Borussia, on Wednesday, the 24th ultimo, cast a great gloom over this town, as the vessel was commanded by our townsman, Capt John Roberts a young man, universally respected for his genial manners and kind-heartedness. From accounts to hand from the various papers, and private sources it appear that the steamer sailed from Liverpool, on the 20th of November for Ne W Orleans, with a crew of fifty-four all told, and seventy-six passengers. They reached Corunna on the 23rd, and having embarked some cargo and sixty more passengers, proceeded on their disastrous voyage on the 26th November. On the 30th, the wind freshened, and on the following day increased to a gale during which the ship laboured heavily. At noon on that day (31st November), she sprang a leak amidships, and all efforts to pump her proved fruitless, the water gaining so much that it ultimately put out the fires in the engine room, so that the power to pump her was to a great extent lost; but the crew and passengers willingly set to work to carry out the object, but without avail, and on the 2nd of Dec. it was determined to abandon her. The captain gave orders that the boats (seven in number) were to be provisioned and got ready for sea, although it seems this was a most hazardous undertaking as the sea was running very high, and the ship rolling heavily. However, some of the boats got safely away, but two were rendered useless, one being swamped and its five occupants drowned. It seems to have been a most trying time, which can be better imagined than described. Of the boats that left her one containing ten of the crew was picked up, after being tossed about for three days and nights, by the ship Mallowdale, and from the accounts of the survivors, although somewhat contradictory in many things, it is evident that when last seen the steamer was in a very critical position and from the discharge of rockets and the sudden disappearance of the lights it is almost conclusive that she went down with all on board, although the owners and many connected with the ship consider that from her construction in ten watertight compartments, she would float for some time longer, and that possibly some vessel may have picked up her unfortunate occupants. Some of the survivors are sanguine that such is the case others are of a contrary opinion; but as over a month has elapsed since, and no tidings of any of the boats that left her, with the exception of the one mentioned and one containing five Spaniards, whose escape from the perils of the sea was almost miraculous, nor ot the steamer herself, the hopes that at first seemed bright are now waning, although, should either of them have been picked up by an outward-bound vessel, some time may elapse before the glad tidings could be despatched. Of the passengers and crew, 184 in number, fifteen have been saved, and five were drowned before the survivors left; so that the fate of 164 persons is uncertain. Twenty-two of the crew, including the captain, remained in the vessel along with sixty of the passengers the others leaving in the boats. From the accounts, from each of the survivors, differing in many particulars, there is one feature that all are agreed upon,—that is, the coolness, and heroism of the captain. In all the difficulties that beset him on every hand, he of all on board was the most collected, giving his orders with perfect com- mand, and doing everything that prudence and judgment could dictate. From a private letter received by his relatives it seems he was requested to take a seat in one of the boats, but he declined, stating that he would give up his chance that some of the passengers might have it, and when last seen, he was walking the poop of his vessel. This, although but small consolation to his bereaved relatives and friends, is soothing to their feelings, and the more so as on the firsti, report in one of the London dailies it was stated that No orders were given, and that the crew themselves lowered the boats." Whereas everyone on board was struck with the noble qualities displayed by the captain. Captain Roberts, who was in his 33rd year, had command of the steamers of the Dominion Line for the last eight years, and was the most experienced and trusted officer in their employ. He held the post of commodore, and had only taken charge of the Borussia for one trip while a new vessel called the Toronto, shortly to be launched, was completed. He had only returned from the Cape about two months ago, where he was in command of the trans- port Ontario on the same line, and was shifted* from that vessel, owing to the length of the voyage there being uncertain," as the destination of the troops the Ontario was to carry was not settled at the time of her sailing. The greatest sympathy is felt for his parents Capt Ellis and Mrs Roberts, Osmond-terrace, and never has Portmadoc lost from among her marme population a more promising and successful member. SPECIAL PETTY SESSIONS. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 30TH.—Before Mr G. H. ¡ Owen, Ymwlch. Stealing a Tin of Beef.-Robert Evans, a labourer aged 32, living at East Avenue-street, Portmadoc, was charged with stealing a tin nf corned beef, value Is 4d, from the Portmadoc branch shop of Messrs Hugh Pritchard and Co., Pool-street, Carnarvon, on the 13th of December last. The police were the pro- secutors.—Robert Jones Roberts said he was in the employ of Mr Hugh Pritchard at his shop in Port- madoc. On Saturday night, the 13th instant, about eight p.m., the prisoner Robert Evans came into the shop for a pound of bacon. There were a number of tins containing c)rned beef piled up in front of the counter, and from the movements of the prisoner I suspected he had taken one. After the prisoner had gone out I called John Jones to go after him. On examining the pile of tins I saw a gap in it and foand one was missing. I then ran after the pri- soner myself. The tin produced is like those we have, one of which we missed. I had only put up the tins in front of the counter that morning, and I did not sell one of them, as I keep plenty behind the counter to sell. I caught the accused by the vaults and asked him if he had the tin. He swore he had not. I asked him again, as I could see it under his coat, but he still swore he had not got it. I then took it from underneath his coat, and asked him where he got it from. He said on his oath that he bought it up the street at another shop for 8d. I told him he had better not say any more about it, and he then told me to take it. He did not ack- nowledge stealing it. The ordinary price of the tins is Is 4d. I then went back.—John Jones, also in the,, same employ, said: I was standing about the door when I was called to go after the prisoner. I went after him, and overtook him. I have heard the evidence of the last witness. It is a correet state- ment of what took place. After Roberts went away the prisoner said to me lie hoped they would not do anything to him that time, and I replied they would not if he went home.—Thomas Samuel Rowlands said I am a police-sergeant stationed at Portmadoc. 1 apprehended the prisoner at his house under a warrant, yesterday, I cautioned him, and then charged him with the offence. He replied he knew nothing aboucjit, but before leaving the house he aaid, Who has made this bother after the thing oc- curred so long ago." He als) asked me what he should say before the magistrates. I replied that was a matter for himself. In reply to the charge, the prisoner replied he had nothing to say.-He was then committed to the quarter sessions, Obtaining Money under False Pretences.-ERen Jones, a well-dressed young woman, described on the charge sheet as a domestic servant, a native of Pwllheli, was charged with obtaining half a sovereign from Joseph Evans, china dealer, Port- madoc, on the 14th October last.—P.S. Rowlands stated that two of the principal witnesses were un- able to attend through illness, but he had enough evidence to justify a remand.—Margaret Evans, a servant with Mr Joseph Evans and Mary Anne Evans, of Carnarvon, niece to Mr Joseph Evans, then gave evidence, which was to the effect that the prisoner on a Tuesday night, some time ago, when there was an auction being held in the Town Hall came to Mr Joseph Evans' house, and asked for the loan of half a sovereign for Mrs Lloyd, Garth, who had too little money by that amount to pay for some white flannel she had bought; adding that Mrs Lloyd was coming down in a day or twi to buy some crockery. On that statement the money was given to her.—The prisoner, who said she had a witness to prove she was not out that night, was [ then remanded until the other witnesses could appear.
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TBEFEIW. ENTERTAINMENT OF CHnCH CHOIRS.- Miss King, a lady whose benevolence has frequently been shown in various ways during her residency in this village, entertained the two choirs (Welsh and Eng- lish) of the parish church, numbering thirty-seven, to a sumptuous supper at the Bellevue Hotel, on the 2(-)th of December. The table was literally loaded with good cheer, and general satisfaction was given judging from the genial glow of mirth, kindly feel- ing and harmony displayed on the occasion,
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DOLGELLEY.
DOLGELLEY. THE CLOTHING OF THE COUNTY POLICE.—A com- mittee of the magistrates met at the town hall on Tuesday last, to receive tenders for the clothing of the county police for the coming year. There were three tenders, but that of Mr Richard Jones, New Shop, was accepted. FOOTBALL.—On Friday week a football match between Rhyl and Aberystwyth, was played on the Marian. Both sides did their part well, and ap- peared to be very evenly matched. The playing was very fast, and resulted in a drawn game—each side scoring one goal. The Dolgelley Football Club, the same day played with the Bala team at that town, and gained a victory by two goals to one. THE REPRESENATION OF THE COUNTY.—We understand that a private meeting of Liberal de- legates from various parts of the county is to be held at the Assembly-rooms on Wednesday next, to take take into consideration the state of the party in the county, and the advisability of holding a public meeting. It is expected that there will be about sixty delegates present. Mr Samuel Holland, M.P.. has also promised to attend.. THE MARKET HALL.—The new room connected with this place has nearly been finished, and is a most convenient one. The United Friendly Society, which meets at the Angel Hotel, had under their consideration, a few days since, an offer from the Market Hall Company to accommodate them with a room to hold meetings for 4/ per annum. Th y pre- viously paid 51 for a room in the Angel Hotel, but Mr Williams, the proprietor, now offered it to them for 4Z. The matter being put to the vote, thirteen were found to be in favour of staying at the Angel, and six for the public room. THE GRAMMAR SCHOOL.—Mr Edward Jones, B.A., headmaster of the Aberystwyth Grammar School, who examined the Dolgelley Grammar School, re- ports as follows: I beg to certify that the Grammar School, Dolgelley, of which the Rev W. Ellis, M.A., is headmaster, was examined by me on the 16th and 17th inst. The examination was con- ducted partly viva voce, and partly by paper work. The boys presented the following subjects for exa- mination :—Virgil's -Eneid, Book I; Cagsar di Bello Gallies, Book I; Greek and Latin grammar, arith- metic, algebra, Euclid, &c. The classes were thoroughly well grounded in all the subjects they took up—all acquitting themselves very creditably in the Latin and Greek grammar, as well as in the translations. I was particularly impressed with the excellence of the algebra and Euclid paper answers, and also with the accuracy throughout. The best boys in both classics and mathematics are the two Mills, closely followed by E. A. Jones. I feel quite certain, from the results of the examination, that the school has been taught with diligent care and con- scientious thoroughness." MERIONETHSHIRE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.—A meeting of the subscribers of this society was held at the Public Rooms on Wednesday last, under the presidency of Mr Roberts. There were also present Messrs David Griffiths, Richard Jones, New Shop; John Evans. Castle; Richard Griffith, Henry Miles, and John Ellis, local secretary. It was explained that the meeting had been called for the purpose of electing a local committee and delegates to the general committee. It was unanimously agreed on the motion of Mr David Griffith, that the following gentlemen should form the local committee:— Messrs John Vaughan, Nannau, (chairman); William Griffiths, Glyn, (vice-chairman) Charles Edwards, Dolserau Hall; Evan Jones, Golden Lion Roderick Humphreys, Penbryn Lewis Williamsr auctioneer Richard Jones, Ffridd, Bryncoch Ed. Griffith, Springfield; John Evans, Yron Oleu; Allan Mair, Dolmelynllyn Barker Gosling, and Richard Jones, New Shop. Mr John was also reappointed local secretary. On the motion of Mr Henry Miles, seconded by Mr John Evans, it was unanimously resolved that Messrs John Vaughan, William Griffith, Edward Griffiths, Richard Jones, Allan Mair, and John Ellis, should act as delegates from the district to the general committee of manage- ment. MAGISTRATES' COURT. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 30TH.-Before Mr H. J, Reveley, Mr Charles Edwards, Dr Edward Jones, Dr H. Lloyd Williams, and Mr C. Munro Edwards. Drunkenness.—Griffith Richards, jun., Tynant, Hafodoer, pleaded guilty to a charge of being drunk and riotous at Dolgelley on the 16th of December, and a fine of .5s was inflicted upon him.—There was a similar charge against Evan Richards, Pantyrodyn, but he did not appear, and accordingly a warrant was issued.—Mr Charles Edwards said that it was very creditable to the town of Dolgelley that there was so little drunkenness at Christmas time. MSchool Board Prosecutions.—The cases adjourned from the last court were again called. Two of the parties summoned produced certificates showing that their children had been suffering from illness, which caused their non-attendance at school.—The bench dismissed the summonses, at the same time censuring the parents for not having informed the school board officers when notice was served upon them, of the illness of their children. By so doing, they would have avoided the unpleasantness of having to answer a summons, and would have saved the ratepayers' money. John Williams, Wtra Bach, and R. Hughes, -Hafod Oer, for neglecting to send their children to school, were fined 5s each, in- cluding costs. We may add that Dr Lloyd Williams, being the chairman of the school board, did not sit on the bench during the hearing of the above cases. The Supervision of Trartps.-A deputation ap- pointed by the guardians were then introduced by Mr W. R. Davies. They wished the chief-constable to allow one of the officers stationed at Dolgelley to be appointed assistant-relieving-officer, and also that instructions be issued to the police throughout the county to keep a strict guard over tramps. There were many professional tramps, and a move- ment had been started to try to obtain a register of the same, so as to deter, in some way or other, their periodical visits. The police could give great assis- tance in that direction.—Mr Clough suggested that, as Inspector Jones had been appointed, he might accept the office, provided that the guardians would allow one of the other policemen to perform it when he would be pressed with other duties, or unavoid- ably absent.—Mr Charles Edwards agreed with the chief-constable's suggestion.-IBspector Jones ex- pressed his willingness to do the duties of the omce on those conditions.—Mr Edward Griffiths (the vice- chairman of the guardians) added that Inspector Jones had previously performed the duties some years back, and had not been paid. Owing to that, the magistrates at the quarter sessions had recom- mended that his salary should be raised from 51 t) 71, in consideration of the sum he had unavoidably lost.—Some further conversation ensued, and the inspector said that he would start upon the duties of the office as soon as the guardians wished.—The chief-constable said that he could do no more than he had done, by way of instructing the police in putting down tramps. He had ordered them to keep a sharp watch on all tramps, and take them up as soon as they saw them committing an act of va- grancy. BOARD OF GUARDIANS. At the fortnightly meeting of this board, on Satur- day last, there were present—Mr Edward Griffith (in the chair), Mr John Jones (vice-chairman), Mr W. R. M. Wynne, the Rev W. Hughes, Messrs J. Scott, T. H. Williams, Llwyn; John Owen, John Jones, Llanelltyd; Evan Jones, W. R. Davies, clerk; and Mr Richardson, assistant clerk. STATISTICS. It was reported that out-relief had been ad- ministered as follows during the fortnight: Talyllyn district, per Mr Morris Jones, 541 6s, to 241 paupers Barmouth district, per Mr John Jones, 97118s M, to 413 paupers. Number in the house, 33; last year, 34. Vagrants relieved during the past fortnight, 12; last year, 35. Balance in the treasurers hand, 4341 (ii-, 4d. NURSE. There were four applicants for this office, but one withdrew. The following testimonial was read in favour of one:—" As you sent to us for your chai acter we got not nothing to do but say the truth only we c n say that you are able to do any work in a house, but other things we had against you, you know as well as we do" (laughter). Tlie.Rev W.Hughes moved and John Scott seconded the appointment of Mrs Anne Griffiths, provided she fulfilled certain con- ditions. A long discussion took place, and ultimate- ly it was agreed to adjourn the matter. 'ASSISTANT RELIEVING-OFFICER. A letter was read from the Local Governmen, Board sanctioning the temporary appointment of M Thomas Parry, as assistant relieving officer to gran*- tickets for entrance into the workhouse to cramps The cleik added that the committee appointed t confer with the chief constable as to the app la- ment of one of the police officers to do the work, ha., not met, but would do so soon and report to the next meeting. HALF-YEARLY REPORT. A very full and detailed statement of the accounts 1 of the union for the half-year ended 29th Septemoer 1879 was presented. It showed that the number of inmates during the half-year was 67,.and vagrants 939. making a total of 1006. For the above peson 7040 days' maintenance was provided, at a net co t of 321/ 2s 44d, being at the rate of 6s 44d from each person per weak, including all charges, except that of the interest on the capital invested in the land and building of the.* workhouse (about 3000?) which, at five per cent, per annum, would increase the cost about Is 6d per week for each person during the half-year. 790 out-door paupers, including 22 lunatics and 32 non-resident had been relieved, at a cost of 2659l Os lid, being equal to an average pay- ment to each adult of 4117s 0 £ d, for the half-year, or 3s 8!d per week. Charges upon the union, for pur- poses unconnected with relief, bad been paid, to the amount of 619l 1.5s Id. The relieving-officers had paid 811 Is 6d on the account of other unions to non-resident paupers. The sum of 52/1 Is Od was owing to the union from other unions at the closing of the accounts. The total expenses of the union for pur- poses connected with the relief of the poor waa 3344l 5s 1 lfd, being equal to a uniform rate through- out the union of I lid (11-68) in the pound, or of 4*95 (or nearly five) per cent. per annum on 67,5291, the rateable value of property. The population of the union (in 1871) was 14,311; the proportion of pau- perism on the population for the half-year, being therefore 5-94, or nearly six per cent. The total number receiving relief on the 1st of July last was 733, being 5'12 per cent, on the population. following shows the number of persons in each parish who have received out-relief:- Fe- Chil- jMales m'lee dren. Total Aaioant. Dolgelley 33 110 74 217 492 4 0 Ll&naber 9 56 2b 93 270 I • Llanddwywe-is-y-graig 6 7 9 22 37 6 # Llanddwywe-uweb -y -gra% 1 1 2 8 3 0 LlanegTyn 3 13: 16 61 2 • Llaneiltyd § 9 2 16 45 8 Llanenddwyn 17 38 13 66 182 14 € Llanfaclireth S 20 8 36 129 18 « Llanfihangrel -y -pennant 1 16 21 3fc 90 4 3 L1ange:ynin 11 88 I 29 68 126 1* 11 Llanymawddwy 4 15 i 9 28 81 2 4 Mallwyd 7 30 12 49 154 5 ft Talyllyn 8 38 37 83 177 2 IX T»TAXS 115 381 j 242 ( 736 £ 1,856 7 1. The clerk explained that 600 of the reports had been printed, and they would be distributed through- out the union. The chairman believed that they could congratu- late their clerk for the complete form in which he presented all the information concerning the union. The report was made up neatly and exceedingly plain, and showed that their officer had taken great labours and pains with it (hear, hear). The clerk said that Mr Richardson had taken much pains in making it up, but it was not so full and complete as he would have wished. However, he hoped that there would be more improvement by next year. All the details of the expenditure had been put in a form readable to the pubLc in general. He believed that there 'was nothing that tended to check the expenditure more than the publication of the details of the accounts. INCREASE 09 OUT-RELIEF. The clerk said that he had received the following letter from Mr T. Lloyd Murray Biowne, the inspec- tor of the Local Government Board :— From the weekly returns, form A. it would ap- pear that the increase in out-relief in your union, as compared with the corresponding period of last year, is very large. For the 10th week, December half-year, the increase in the number of out-door paupers, as compared with the corresponding week. of the previous year, was 69 and the increase in amount of out-reliet, 61 Os- 5d. Is any explanation of this to be given, as owing to special circum- stances, or the Tike." The Rev W. Hughes believed that there was an increase through the country generally this year. He had seen in the daily papers that pauperism in London had greatly increased. Mr Scott suggested that the clerk should reply that people were older now than formerly (laugh- ter). The fact, however, was that farmers and others had bad a very bad year. The crops were small, and the cattle and sheep sold at a very low price. The Rev W. Hughus said that there were many persons at Dyffryn who had been for large number of weeks without a single day's work. It was explained that in Mr Morris Jones's district there was, during the last quarter, a reduction of about 211, whilst there was, during the same period, a reduction of 30s in Mr John Jones's district. Mr Scott: Then Mr Browne has made a mistake. The clerk said that probably he had taken the fortnight only.
LLANERCHYMEDD.
LLANERCHYMEDD. ACCIDENT.—A young lad named John Jones, Farmer-street, severely injured his hand while play- ing with powder in a field on Sunday. This is another warning to youngsters not to meddle with combustibles, and not to break the Sabbath in playing. LECTURE.—On Monday, the 29th inst.. the Rev T. P. Evans, New Quay, delivered his very amusing and instructive lecture on Bod yn Ddyn at the Independent Chapel. There was a very good con- gregation, made up mostly of young people, the very class most likely to benefit by such a lecture. The chair was taken by Mr Pritchard, British School. LITERARY AXD MUSICAL FESTIVAL.—On Christ- mas Day, a literary and musical festival was held at the Independent chapel in this town. The meetings were very well attended, especially the evening one, and the undertaking proved a success. At the after- noon meeting the chair was taken by Mr J. R. Elias, Pentraeth (Y Thesbiad), who after delivering an eloquent and substantial address, transferred the conductorship of the meeting to Mr H. Pritchard, British School. Tenorydd Infryn sang Baner ein Gwiad," Hen wlad y menyg Gwynion," and Llam yCariadau." Eos Cybi sang Yn iacb i ti Gymru," Clychau Aberdyfi" (loudly cheered), and "The Blind Girl." Mr Griffith, Nantvfran. was very suc- cessful with "Hogyn gyru'r Wedd and TYe sun under a cloud," while Miss Katie Prytberch gave I bias Gogerddan" and Cherry Ripe," and also played the piano as accompanist, relievedat times by Miss A. Jones, Chwaen. The most striking features of this meeting were the presenting of prizes to six- teen of the Sunday Sshool children for repeating the texts of sermons delivered on Sundays and the choral competition -(confined to juvnile). Yr ymdaith i Gosen." only one party came forward, under the leadership of Mr Owen Owens. The ad- judicators, Mr Jones, Eirianallt, and Tenorydd Infryn, pronounced them worthy of the priz. The evening meeting had Dr Evans (Tudur) for a chair- man, and Mr J. C. Hughes (Carwad), as conductor. Tenorydd Infryn sang" Fy Mlodwen," The White Squall, and The Death of Nelson Eos Cybi sang Gyda'r Wawr," 41 Thou art come sweet spring," and the solo of Ilen wlad fy Nhadau to cloe the meeting. OweE Jones, Penygraig, was adjudged the best out of 27 competitors for a stanza on The soldier." Mr Itti)t,-)n Aabrey read an able review on the whole 27. Tudur divided the prize for the best poem on The sword," between Mr J. Griffith, Gwalchmai, and Mr H. Roberts, Llanfair P.G. The great event of the evening was the choral competi- tion on "A welsoch chwi Ef." The Lkinerchymedd Glee Party was the only one that competed, and was adjudged worthy of the prize. Both meetings were enlivened by the lively sallies and witticisms of Tudno Jones. The greatest drawback was the paucity of the competitors on all the subjects given.
CORBIS.
CORBIS. CIM -%TMAS.-This was spent in the usual way here. There was a Plygain in the Corris Church at five in the morning. The singing was g'wd. The church was tastefully decorated by Mrs Hughes, of Yron wen, &c. The Calvinistic Methodists had preaehing meetings at Aberllefenny and Corris.. Sermons were delivered by thfe following gentlemen: -Revs Joseph Thomas, Carno Griffith Ellis, B.A., Bootle; Owen Owens, Liverpool; and J. Morgan Jones, Cardiff. The Wesleyans also had two eminent preachers at upper Corris, namely, Revs Edward Humphreys, and Hugh Hughes. The preaching at all the above places, we are informed, was very well appreciated. ACCIDENTS.—On Wednesday, 24th December, 8& one Thomas Hughes, joiner, was employed at Aber- ewmeiddew Quarry, he fell down on his head and was severely injured. On the 30th December a quantity of rock fell on a man named Evan Lewis, whilst engaged in the underground works of Braich- coch Quarry. His leg was fractured, and he sua I tained other injuries.
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR. -
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR. We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions and sentiments of our correspondents, and no com- munication will be inserted that is not signe (confidentially) with the full name and address of the writer. OXFORD LOCAL EXAMINATIONS. SIB,—It is known to many of your readers that Bangor has been recently made one of the centres for the Oxford Local Examinations. About twenty candidates are required to pay the neces- sary expenses. This year, as not half that number Was forthcoming, no examination was held. I have not yet heard of more than a dozen for the next. In case there is none again in May, Bangor will, I believe, cease to be a centre. Considering the advantage these examinations offer as a test for schools and private students, this would be un- fortunate, as there is no other centre in North Wales but Wrexham. S. D. OhME, Hon. Local Secretary. The Grammar School, Beaumaris. December 27th 1879. THE "ST ASAPH GRAMMAR SCHOOL. Sm,—Allow me to state a few facts bearing upon the very strong remarks of "Observer" in his "Jottings" of the 20th instant concerning the notice of dismissal of Dr Easterby, of the St Asaph Grammar School. He states that the" Notice of dismissal is a Tory shuffle, etc. Now, sir, I know as a fact that some of the so-called Liberal govern- ors were in favour of the dismissal of the Head Master, and who, sir, in his sober senses can approve of the head master of a public school taking such a pronounced and active part in party politics as the gentleman referred to is doing. Parents do not wish schoolmasters to imbue their ehildren with any political views whatever, particu- larly such as they themselves do not approve Of. NOT A TORY GOVERNOR. 0 JUSTICE AT CAERWYS. Srrt,-In your last issue, a "TraNeller," com- ments upon the recent and lamentable case of delay of justice at Caerwys, and it is well that such doings should be brought under the public eye. When justices, to the inconvenience of the public, neglect their judicial functions for the pleasures of the chase, it is time that the list 'of those holding Her Majesty's commission of the peace should be care- fully revised. For instance, why should the name of the largest landed proprietor at Caerwys not be included in it —a gentleman of mature experience and sound judgment ? Surely the Lord Lieutenant of Flint- shire is not biassed by any narrow feeling of political or religious prejudice in making his nominations. So long as the magistrates are drawn from only one or two classes there will always be a danger of some such negligence as that at Caerwys, and which has been very properly exposed by your correspon- dents. OBSERVER. THE REPRESENTATION OF MERIONETH- SHIRE. sip. -Having seen in the I Herald Cymraeg' of Wednesday last, the 31st ult., a statement to the effect that Mr Samuel Pope, Q.C., has consented to be present at a Liberal meeting with the inten- tion of standing as a candidate for the representa- tion of the county, in my opinion two things ought to be seriously considered before Mr Pope is invited to a Liberal meeting with that intention 1st. Has Mr Holland intimated any desire to retire, and if so can he not be persuaded to alter his resolution ? 2nd. Is Mr Pope the best candidate to be had ? I do not wish to disparage Mr Pope in any way; lie is a most talented gentleman, and eloquent speaker; but it must be remembered, when choosing a candidate, that Merionethshire is a Welsh-speaking county and that a great portion of the voters and population generally cannot speak or understand the language Mr Pope speaks in, therefore, other things being equal, preference ought to be given to a Welsh speaking candidate. If "Mr Holland is really determined to resign, I think the claim of Mr Edward Breese, Portmadoc, clerk of the peace for the county, and who has, for a great many years, been an invaluable and consistent supporter of the Liberal cause not only J in Merionethshire and Carnarvonshire, but in the six counties of North Wales, is far stronger than Mr Pope's. Mr Breese is a Welshman, can speak Welsh, and he is identified with the struggles of the Liberal party in Merionethshire, even from the time when it was not fashionable" to be called a 4t Liberal." The question is, would he consent to stand ?-¥ ours, &c., Festiniog, Jan. 1st, 1880. A VOTER. THE CRICCIETH LOCAL BOARD AND THE ENGLISH CHAPEL. -■ SIR,—As a constant reader of your paper, I have t -noticed with mingled feeling of shame and disgust the reports which have appeared in it from time to time, of the proceedings of that august assembly, the Criccieth Local Board," in reference to the alleged encroachment on his property, and more particularly as regards the boundary wall of the new English chapel. I have no intention to trespass upon your valu- able space by recapitulating the facts of the case, as this has already been done in a most lucid and masterly manner by A Subscriber in your last issue. But my main object in addressing you is to support the proposal contained in the last paragraph of that gentleman's letter. Although I have no immediate connection with the locality, I have contributed something towards erecting the chapel in question, and consequently feel considerable interest in the question at issue between the local board and the trustees; and, be- lieving in my conscience that the proceedings of some of the members of the board are dictated by the same mean and presecuting spirit (however,they may attempt to disguise it) -as that which instigated the rabble to mob Howel Harries, Daniel Rowlands, and Thomas Charles. I most cordially second the proposal made by your correspondent, viz., that a number of influential gentlemen be called together to form a committee to make the necessary inves- tigations, and to protect the interest and the pro- perty of the denomination. I do not wish to vaunt -the amount of my subscription to the building fund, but I will say this, that if necessary, I will not only double, but quadruple it, with a view of earring out the above proposal, and there are many others who would cheerfully do the same. ANOTHRR SUBSCRIBER. December 24th, 1879. P.S.-The action of the local board is the more contemptible and absurd inasmuch as they do not know themselves whether the pretended encroach- V Hient is half a dozen or a dozen yards! The ►' question to be investigated is, can they prove that there has been any encroachment at all ? I very much doubt it. r" A COCOA HOUSE FOR PORTMADOC. gui,-As one who knows well the above place, and as one who takes a great deal of interest in -everything connected with it, I beg to write a few lines about a subject very dear to a number of the Portmadoc people, viz., temperance. -I trust that none of the goad people who take an interest in the cause will be offended with the contents of this •; letter. I shall endeavour to state the facts as I plain as possible. For some years there have been ft two lodges of Good Templars, and as I learn the a meetings are held weekly when a number of the 3 members speak on temperance questions and dis- II cuss the same. For a long time past, temperance j meetings have also been held every Sunday in one of the chapels when the most zealous Templars speak on their dear subject, but I find that these meetings are not so well attended now as they were at one ■i ,■ time, and that they are even becoming less and less IJ interesting, and the attendance more meagre. Now, .although great efforts have been made by speakers 4 in this place, I can seriously ask the question, "Is the fA result such as we desire ?" We are bound to answer, No We can say tltat drunkenness is as common now in the town as it ever was, and that the public louses are as much frequented as ever; so we see that these temperance meetings do not answer the purpose. Consequently, some other means are necessary to attain the desired end, viz., to keep the people (especially the young men) from the public louses. The fact is, there has been too much speak- ing, and too little work has beendone. If the object the Templars have in view is to keep men from the public-house, it is an evident fact that this cannot be done by speechifying. Lot the Templars establish houses, as they have done in various Englisn towns, II] I and also in Welsh towns, where young men may come together to converse, read newspapers, play inoffensive games, &c., but where no intoxicating drinks are allowed. If all in Portmadoc who pro- fess to love the temperance cause were to show their love and their earnestness by subscribing a sum of money towards the erection of a cocoa house, con- ducted somewhat as sketched above, I am certain that a greater number of our young men would be weaned from the public-houses. My belief always is this, about the majority of those who frequent the public-houses, that they go there, not so much I for the sake of drinking, but as for the sake of company. As I am afraid, Mr Editor, that I have J taken already too much of the space of your valuable paper, I will only add that I trust the matter will receive the attention of abler men than myself.— I am, yours truly, J. R.
BARMOUTH.
BARMOUTH. KINDNESS TO WonirmEN.-There are at present several men in the neighbourhood of Barmouth out of work, and have been so for several weeks. Mrs Talbot, of Tanyffynnon, has during the past few days employed several in repairing the public paths on the side of the hill. GENEROSBBY.—At a meeting of the local board held last week, when there were present Messrs R. D. Richards, in the chair, H. W. Williams, Hugh Williams, Richard Thomas, and Edward Evans, a letter was read from Mrs Talbot, of Tanyffynnon, offering to pay the wages of twelve men cr so, who could not get a more remunerative employment elsewhere, for improving the public roads, and public footpaths on the hill-side between Mrs Dedwith's house and Careg-y-gribin. The board unanimously accepted Mrs Talbots' offer, and instructed their clerk to convey to her their thanks, and to state that the surveyor had received orders to carry her wishes into effect.' A vote of thanks was also passed to Mrs Talbot for giving stones for the building of a wall around an ashpit at Ffordd y Gloddfa. THE ANNUAL EISTEDDFOD.—The yearly Eistedd- fod was held in the Assembly Rooms on Christmas Day, under the presidency of Dr Davies, Machyn- Ileth, and Dr Lloyd, Barmouth. loan Glan Menai conducted and Professor Gethin Davies, Llangollen, was musical adjudicator. Mrs Dr Davies and Mrs Dr Lloyd presided at the piano. There were meet- ings in the afternoon and evening, the latter being very fairly attended. The essays of Messrs O. N. Roberts, Conis, W. Evans, and R. Evans, Dolgelley, on Ambition," were considered equal in merit, and consequently the prizes, first, 15s, second, 7s 6c, were divided between them. The best walking stick was that of Mr J. Morgan, Dyffryn, and 2s 6d was awarded to him. There were no essays worthy of tbe-prize of 51, on The best scheme for narrow- ing the bed of the Mawddach." Hugh Ellis and party, Corris, received the prize for rendering the trio Fy Angel Bach." Hugh Davies, a young boy from Barmouth, was awarded a prize for a recitation. The best pair of stockings were announced to be those of Jane Griffith, Barmouth. The best essay on The duties of a mother," was that of Miss M. Evans, Talsarnau. For maps, Mr J. Owen, Ruthin, received the first prize, and Mr J. Rowlands, Bar- mouth, the second. The best specimen of hand- writing was that of Mr D. Owen, Barmouth; Mr 0. W. Morris being second-best. There was no com- petition for the chief musical prize, 51 5s, the Bar- mouth choir being the only one that came forward, and it was considered worthy of half the prize only. For rendering Bugeiles y Wyddfa," Mr Rees Jones, Barmouth, was awarded 5s. The best horse-shoe was that of Mr R. Griffiths, Barmouth. A prize of Ills for an essay was awarded to Mr L. Lewis. Mr T. A. Edwards was best in translating poetry. Miss A. Ll. Edwards received a prize of 7s 6d for the best antimaccassar. The first prize for an englyn to the Soul" was awarded to Morgrun Evans, Penrhyn- deudraeth. Mr D. Owen delivered the best extem- poraneous speech. The Barmouth children's choir were awarded a prize of 212s for rendering a chorus. A prize of Ills was awarded to Mr D. M. Jones, Dolgelley, for a poem. Mr J. D. Owen, Ruthin, was best in translating from Welsh to English. The best tune was that of Mr Ellis Abergynolwyn. For singing Y 'Deryn Pur," Hannah Williams, Aber- gynolwyn, received a prize of 5s. The best pen- nillion" were those of Mr W. Lewis (Gwilym Ardudwy). The best essay on The present depres- sion of trade" was that of Mr W. Williams, Lancashire College. During the meetings several songs were very sweetly rendered by Mrs Cordelia Edwards Rees. LOCAL BOARD. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 26TH.—Present: Messrs J. R. Davies, chairman; B. D. Richards, H. W. Wil- liams, Hugh Williams, David Thomas, J. J. Griffith, Edward Davies, clerk; and Hugh Jones, inspector. THE DRAINAGE. This meeting had been called to receive the decision of the trustees of the harbour respecting the plans of the proposed sewerage scheme. The trustees were in attendance, including Messrs Lewis Lewis, chairman; W. J. Morris, Richard Morris, Richard Thomas, Edward Griffith, Thomas Jones, John Williams, and Owen Griffith. It was explained that they had unanimously, on the motion of Mr W. J. Morris, seconded by Mr Richard Morris, approved of the amended plans of the drainage. Accordingly, the plans were stamped with the local board seal, and ordered to be deposited with the harbour trustees.—On the motion of the chairman a vote of thanks was passed to the trustees for the attention they had given to the matter. WIDENING OF ROAD. It was explained that the harbour trustees had, on the motion of Mr W. J. Morris, seconded by Capt. Richard Thomas, unanimously agreed to grant to the local board power to widen the public road to 27 feet opposite Glandwr-terrace to 26 feet opposite Red House; and to 25 feet opposite Pen- Ian. The chairman of the trustees added that they would not call upon the board to remove a certain slip, as they would very likely do it themselves. MAGISTRATES' COURT. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 26TH.—Before Mr Samuel Holland, M.P., Mr Samuel Pope, Q.C., and Mr Charles Williams. Non-payment of Rate.-Hugh B. Evans, rate col- lector, Barmouth, summoned Richard Jones, Post- office, Barmoutb, for neglecting to pay certain poor rates amounting to the sum of 61 15s.—Mr W. R. Davies, Dolgelley, appeared for the collector.—De- fendant was sued as an executor of Miss Richards, on account of Glanaber House. A question arose as to the liability of the executors, and the defendant said that Miss Richards did not live in the house in 1877, for which part of the rates were charged. It tran- spired that the amount really due from him was 215s, which defendant agreed to pay.—The Rev Wil- liam Evans, 21, Great Mersey-street, Liverpool, was summoned for non-payment of 161 lis 2d.-The de- fondant said that he bad not received a demand note at the time the rate was due.Afr Pope said that the fact that he had not received a notice at the time made no difference in the legality of the rate. Of course, before the magistrates could issue a distress warrant to enable the overseers to recover the rate, they would have to be satisfied with the demand, but a very short demand would do.—Mr Evans said that he admitted the rate as regards Garth Hyfryd, and was willing to pay the same. The tenants, how- ever, had been in the habit of paying the rates for the other houses which were his property.—Mr Pope said that clearly the amount claimed was dae.—Mr Evans did not object in any way to pay what was f air.-Tlie bench made an order for the- payment of the entire sum within one month. Lewis Williams, Sea View-terrace, Barmouth, was summoned for neglecting to pay 8118s 5d.-Defendant was said to be in a very poor state, but it was explained that he lived in a large house.—The bench made an order for payment in one month. The magistrates decided that there was no liability in the case of Elizabeth Smith, Mount-pleasant, Barmouth, who was sum- moned for the sum of 81, the husband being the occupier and having died in February last. Ed- ward Price, Barmouth, was summoned for 21 Os 9id, and an order for payment was made. The following case was withdrawn :-James Lewis, labourer, Barmouth, 11 10s lid; and the summonses against Catherine Owen, Lfyndii, for 121 2s 4 Jd, and Catherine Jones, Henblas, for 13/ 14s lid, were adjourned.
: ST. ASAPH.
ST. ASAPH. I THE GRAMMAR SCHOOL. The distribution of prizes at this school, which has become an annual event, took place on Tuesday last, December 23rd. It was made by the Rev W. I Morton, M.A., the accomplished succentor of St. Asaph Cathedral and one of the most worthy governors of the school. As this school has had the distinction of sending up seven pupils to the local examination of the University of Cambridge, which was held at Chester, and as these seven formed the principal portion of the higher section of the school, only the middle and lower sections were ex- amined. The assignment of the prizes were made in accordance with the results of this examination. As this was a novelty, a considerable amount of emula- tion was generated as to the winning of the highest post, for when the upper section had been excluded from the examination pueri adhuc incogniti wished to become cogmti and strove hard to -be placed in that category. The first place obtained from the greatest aggregate number of marks was won by W. H. Robinson, St. Asaph, and nephew of John Robin- son, Esq., the talented head master of the Yorkshire School, Westminster; the second was won by Ernest Pierce, Cefn. A list, of which the following is a copy, of those of the school which have passed public examination within the last twelve months :— Local examination of the University of Cambridge December, 1878:— W. Easterby, senior; Llewelyn Roberts, third class honours, Latin special; Arthur Roberts, W. S. Wright, and W. Leighton juniors. Matriculation examination of the University of London, January, 1879 :-E. W. Clarke, Honours Division. Local examination of the University of Oxford, June, 1879:—W. Easterby, 2nd class honours, English special prize, with title of Associate in Arts (senior); A. Roberts, W. Leighton, and Ll. Roberts (juniors). First B.A. examination of the University of Lon- don, July, 1879: -E. W. Clarke, first division. The following is a list of pupils to whom prizes were awarded for having done well in the subjects specified. Religious krwwledge-E. Pierce, Cefn; John Lloyd, Trefnant; Lincoln W. Roberts, Denbigh. Arithme.tic-Walter Jones, Rhyl; J. H. Parry. Bodeugan. English grammar-Louis J. Conway, Llandudno. Geography-Ernest Pierce, Cefn. Euclid and Aljebra-J. R. Jones, Llanfair. Latin-R. T. Robinson, St. Asaph. English history- W. H. Robin- son, St. Asaph J. A. Waller, Dublin. Fre nch-J. R. Roberts, Rhyl. Writing-R. A. Roberts, St. Asaph W. H. Fowles, St. Asaph. Dictation-W. H. Robin- son, St. Asaph; D. 0. Williams, Rhyl. Reading —A. P. Atkins, St. Asaph; R. M. Roberts, St. Asaph. After the distribution the rev gentleman delivered an interesting address. He said that he was very glad, not only to be present on so interesting an occasion, but also to have had the honour of distri- buting- the prizes. He was also glad through the main portion of the upper section being away, the younger portion of the school had had an opportunity of reaching a comparatively speaking higher posi- tion. It pleased him also to note that several of the, choir boys had obtained prizes, and taken up a good position in the school, which showed that school duties and cathedral duties could both be performed, and that the latter were not detrimental to the former, as had often been alleged. He congratu- ) lated Dr Easterby, the head master, on the success- ful completion of another half year, and expressed the hope that both he and the boys would so enjoy the holidays with renewed vigour. The rev gentle- men then proposed a cordial vote of thanks to Dr and Mrs Easterby, and called for three cheers for them. This request was cordially acquiesced in, and the cheers were lustily given. Mr Peter Roberts then proposed a vote of thanks to the rev chairman, and in doing so told the boys that in Mr Morton the school had a most earnest well-wisher, Dr Easterby a most valuable co-adjutor in all school work, and the boys themselves a most sincere friend (hear hear). He complimented the boys on their happy and intelligent looks, and ex- pressed his regret that more were not present to see them (cheers). This was heartily voted and three cheers were given for the rev gentleman, who is a general favour- ite Mr Morton in returnins: thanks said that he had always taken a great interest in schools, and that wherever his ministerial duties had hitherto called him there he had always endeavoured to lend his assistance; but he was pleased to say that in no school had he felt such an interest as in the St. Asaph Grammar School, and that with no head Master had he had so much pleasure in co-operating as with Dr Easterby (cheers). He then proposed a vote of thanks to Mr Roberts, whom he described as a most worthy and earnest governor of the school (applause). Mr Roberts returned thanks, and proposed a hearty cheer for Mr Thompson, one of the masters of the school; this was heartily given. Dr Easterby then returned thanks for himself and Mrs Easterby and the pleasing proceedings were ended.