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ANOTHER STORMY MEETING OF…
ANOTHER STORMY MEETING OF THE HOLYHEAD LOCAL BOARD. The ordinary monthly meeting was held on Thurs- day, when there were present:—Messrs W. Riva (chairman), R. Hughes, Joseph Williams, W. P. Elliott, W. Rcberts; J. Lloyd Griffith, clerk to the lioard; II. Evans, surveyor. CAUTION TO TRADESMEN. The minutes of the last meeting were read and Confirmed without comment-an occurrence totally different from what happened at the December greeting, when the reading of several items gave rise to lengthy and animated discussions. Mr Evans, the surveyor, presented his statement of expenditure for the past month.—A bill 'having toen presented for steel hammers for stone-breaking from Joseph Jones, blacksmith, Holyhead, for 31 odd, and which was obtained in the year 1878, several members of the board strongly animadverted jfu the objectionable practice adopted by some tradesmen of unreasonably delaying the sending in of their accounts, and the board therefore resolved, on the motion of Mr Elliott, seconded by Mr Williams, that accounts be not paid in future if not sent in within three months of the time of the goods being ordered.-Another account sent in was from Owen Jones, ironmonger, Holyhead, for brushes, shovels, buckets, &c., amounting altogether to W lis 8d, several items dating from the year 1877.— Mr Williams said that as the question of ordering goods without the authority of the board had of late -been very much mooted, he should like to know if the board had sanctioned the ordering of the goods just specified.—The clerk replied that a general order was given at the time,-The chairman stated that tenders were advertised for, about two years, aince for brushes, shovels, and other requisites, and Owen Jones was the only one who tendered, and his offer was acccepted., Since then he had supplied the board with what was required by the surveyor and inspector of ntiisances.-A bill for lOl lis 8d was received from Mr Williams, Tanrefl, for fifty-six hammer-shafts and a number of pick handles, sup- plied during the last two years.—Some further con- demnatory remarks were made about the sending in of old-standing accounts, and the surveyor was in- structed to tell every person who supply goods to the board that they will not be paid unless the bills are sent in during the current quarter. THE HORSE AND CART QUESTION.—MORE GENTLE- MANLY AMENITIES. It appeared from the surveyor's accounts that the cost ot keeping the mare recently purchased for the board by Mr Joseph Williams and Mr W. P. Elliott, at a sale by Mr Eiva, was 3l 8s 6d for the past month. Mr Hughes inquired what was the value of the work she had done. No definite reply being given to this question, Mr Hughes asked how many days she had worked, and the surveyor stated she had done 16 days' work. Mr Hughes wished to know what was the weight of each load; and the surveyor said he did not know, as the material carted was not from their own works, but stone from the cemetery; but he thought it would be about a ton. Mr Hughes asked how the mare did her work and the surveyor said she was the worst when coming down hill. Mr Hughes said he had heard the mare was drawing only half-a-ton at a time; and as there were so many different opinions as to her capabili- ties, it was intended to test her by sending her "with a proper load from the board's stone quarry to the gasworks, and to have it weighed on the machine. Mr Williams here jumped up in an excited man- ner, and exclaimed: I enter my protest against this proceeding. If Mr Hughes had followed the horse and cart as I have done during the past month, instead of bringing his cant and scum here, it would have looked much better of him. But he has'nt followed it, but goes about listening to twaddle outside. Mr Hughes here rose, and addressing the chair- man, said: I beg to protest against this language of Mr Williams; and I consider that it is a great shame for him and others to take upon themselves to spend -such a large sum of the ratepayers' money. Mr Williams Order, sir, I call you to order. The Chairman We have passed that thing before, so you are not in order, Mr Hughes. Mr Williams: He is harping on the same matter still. Mr Hughes: I demand that I have a right to reply to what Mr Williams has said. The Clerk: Mr Williams opened the matter Mr Hughes has the right of reply. Mr Williams (still excited): Let us take the sense of the meeting, that is the way to settle it. The Chairman: You opened the question, and Mr Hughes has a right to speak upon it. Mr Elliott: Let us go on with the regular busi- ness that's the best plan. The Clerk: Mr Hughes has certainly the right of reply. Mr Hughes: I have a question to ask you, Mr Chairman. Mr Williams has tried to throw a cloak over their doings in reference to the purchase of the mare by saying that he and Mr Elliott were deputed by the board to purchase a horse; but it has been proved dver and over again by the clerk, the chair- man, as well as by myself, as plain as it can be proved that two and two make four, that they were not deputed by the board. It seems by what Mr Williams said at the last board that he thinks that being asked by the chairman and being deputed by the board, means the same thing. I should be very sorry to think that henows no better. I say that they are quite two different things. The chairman had no right to ask them or anyone else from this board, to attend his sale to spend the ratepayers' money and they knew they had no right to go and purchase the mare (interruption). The Chairman: You are going over the same ground again. Mr Williams Yes, yes, he should be stopped. Mr Hughes: Remarks have been made in the papers about it. You said there was a resolution passed, but I deny it. You did mention at the special meeting held on the 23rd of October that you were of opinion that it would be better for the board to purchase a hcrse rather than to hire one, for we had previously agreed to hire one; but no re- solution whatever was passed. Some person has been writing to the papers to say that there was; but I affirm that there was not, and no resolution could be passed, because it was a special meeting called for special business. There was an ordinary board meeting held on the 6th of November, the day before the sale The Chairman (interrupting) That matter is done with. Mr Hughes (resuming): I say there was a special meeting held on the 6th of November, and not a word was uttered about purchasing a horse, although the sale at the George Hotel took place on the following day; and by what Mr Williams said at the following board, it appears an arrangement was made by him and Mr Elliott and the chairman to purchase the horse for this board. How is it you did not bring the matter before the meeting ? What was your object in concealing it ? I say it is not a trifling matter to spend over 501 cf the ratepayers' money in this way (cries of order, order"). Mr Elliott: Who spent 501. Mr Williams: Yes, what do you mean? Prove it. An indescribable scene of confusion here ensued, every member of the board, including the chairman, launching out into fiery diatribes against each other, and wildly gesticulating. Mr Hughes exclaimed: Let me answer the ques- tion in a proper manner, and don't let me be badgered and bothered with half-a-dozen of you. The cart, horse, and chaff-cutting machine were bought by three of you. Mr Williams: That's not true; I had nothing to -do with the cart. You bad fellow, you've a purpose in this. We all know what it is. (During the delivery of this speech the speaker repeatedly struck the table with his fist.) Mr Hughes I appeal to the chairman to keep the members in order. t The Chairman: I cannot do it; 1 wish I could. Mr Hughes: I will have this matter published more than it is at this board. (Addressing Mr Wil- liams) Didn't you buy the cart and the chaffcutter ? Mr Williams: I say No, no," half-a-dozen times. Mr Hughes: If it wasn't you, it was Mr Riva; and I say that you three- the chairman, Mr Joseph Williams, and Mr Elliott, are the three members who have spent 50l of the ratepayers' money in this unfortunate business. Here Mr Williams jumped up from his seat, and began stamping about the room, and called out that he would not sit there to hear a bully like Mr Hughes. Mr Hughes: I am not going to be put down in this way. Mr Williams: No; common sense cannot put you down. Mr Hughes: If you will act as a reasonable being I will answer you. I am willing to lay this matter before the public. Mr Williams: You have done that before, you humbug. Mr Hughes: Both the chairman and the clerk have ruled that you opened the question, and that I Jjaveft right to reply. I stand up and address the chair, and now you and Mr Elliott keep trying to put me down. What is your object P You are ashamed of your doings going before the public. Here confusion became worse confounded. Mr Elliott and Mr Williams called out loudly, What are we ashamed of ?" and the former member de- clared, I cannot stand this abuse any longer. With- draw that insinuation. How can you prove it ?" The chairman called for order, and the storm having somewhat lulled, he said: It is perfectly right that Mr Hughes should withdraw that remark. Every member here attends for the benefit of the public, and not for any personal interest. Mr Hughes, you should withdraw that assertion. Mr Williams: Withdraw it, withdraw it. Mr Hughes: Mr Williams will not allow me to speak, because there is a reporter present. Mr Williams And I am glad there is one present. What appears in the press will be his report, and not your garbled stuff. Mr Elliott (to Mr Hughes): Now, will you with- draw it Mr Hughes: No, I will not, because it is my firm opinion. Mr Williams (reaching his hat): I'll not sit here any longer to hear that man. We have our living to get, and are not going to sit here hour after hour. The altercation here waxed hotter, during which Mr Elliott indignantly denied that he had anything to do with the purchase of the cart or the chaff-cut- ter, or that he had any reason to be ashamed of his conduct. He was glad that a reporter was present because statements had gone from that room to the papers that had not gone through a proper reporter. Mr Hughes further declaimed against the action of Messrs Riva, Joseph Williams, and P. Elliott, who he said had perpetrated a gross job if there ever was a job. And now, he said, they had a cart that was out of all proportion to the horse, for it was a very big cart and a very little horse, and people laughed at it. Mr Williams replied that the cart was a big one so as to prevent the spilling of nightsoil; and the chairman stated that he had recently been offered 2fil for the mare, the price the board had paid for her. I Mr Hughes said the chairman did very wrong not to take the money. Mr Williams said it was a most painful thing to witness Mr Hughes' behaviour. He had not followed the horse, and could not see it, and what did he know of the value of the animal ? Mr Hughes declared that he had seen it, and if Mr Williams' sight was better than his (Mr Hughes') he should be thankful for it, and be ashamed of what he had said. He (Mr Hughes) expected better things from a man of Mr Williams' Calling. Mr Williams: Be ashamed of yourself for making such reflections. It's not your bad eyesight, but your bad tongue that will be your ruin. I will leave the room. Mr Hughes Your language is very worthy of the ministry. I say you have been guilty of jobbery. Mr Elliott and Mr Williams here took up their hats and left the room, remarking that they would not sit there to be accused of jobbery. There was now only two members and the chair- man of the board left in the room, and as they were not a quorum, the meeting ended, leaving the or- dinary business of the board only about half- finished.
GLASINFRYN, BANG OR. AN ADDRESS…
GLASINFRYN, BANG OR. AN ADDRESS TO LORD PENRHYN. On Saturday evening, a public meeting was held in the National School, at this place, for the purpose of agreeing upon an address to be presented to Lord Penrhyn by that section of the workmen who feel indebted to his lordship for the concession made in allowing them the use of his railway for them to go to and come from work.—The meeting was pre- sided over by Mr D. T. Williams, Glasinfryn, who explained that a society of the men who used the railway had been tcrued. His lordship had not only permitted them he use of his new line to come and go to work, but: le in the most liberal manner gave them the use c his < ngines and other necessary things for travelling. His lordship had also erected suitable sheds at each end of the line, to enable them to keep their carriages. No doubt the society had to go to great expense obtaining carriages, but whatever it had cost t] in fell far short of what it had cost their noble en Joyer. i was very true the line and locomotives belonged t, Lord Penrhyn, and that it had cost him a preat def.1 to give them all this convenience at tL. same time, they were un- der great obligation to i r Wyatt and Mr Evans, the agents. They should bear in mind that the line was made for the slate traffic, and therefore it required someone to open the way and find means for enabling his lordship's benevolence to flow towards them. And who could affect this except the two gentlemen named? Nobody. The chairman concluded by exhorting all members of the society to be careful not to abuse the kindness displayed towards them, .and not give grounds for the withdrawal of the same. The address, prepared at the instance of Mr E. P. Williams, Victoria-place, Bethesda, was then read. It was as follows:— To the Right Hon. Lord Penrhyn, Penrhyn Castle, Bangor. We, whose names are below, quarrymen, working in Penrhyn Quarries, and trustees and com- mittee of the society formed in connection with the workmen's carriages, on behalf of ourselves and the society, beg your lordship will receive our most sincere thanks for the kind permission given us to run our carriages on the new line of your lordship; also for the liberality of your lordship towards the society in giving the locomotives and other necessary things to work the daily carriages of the workmen and for preparing at your own expense suitable buildings to keep our carriages safe, and out of the effects of the weather. These carriages will be of invaluable service to those of your lordship's work- men who reside at a distance from the quarry; and the benevolence of your lordship in this as well as in everything else belonging to the happiness and suc- cess of your workmen, will ever be remembered with thankfulness by us and by our children. We have the honour to be the obedient, humble servants of your lordship, on behalf of the society- "Robert Roberts, Griffith Williams, Owen Jones, trustees; John Jones, chairman; Owen Thomas, Griffith Owens, Timothy Thomas, William Jones, William Pritchard, Robert Jones, William Hughes, David Pearce, secretary." Mr W. Hughes, Glasinfryn, proposed, Mr Wm, Jones, Rhydygroes, Pentir, seconded, and it was carried, that Mr Arthur Wyatt should be requested to present the address to his lordship on behalf of the society. On the motion of Mr B. Williams, Waenwen, seconded by Mr Wm. Hughes, Bangor, a vote of thanks was passed to Mr Wyatt for his exertions on behalf of the society; and a similar vote was passed to Mr J. J. Evans, on the motion of Mr Pierce Hum- phreys, Talybont, seconded by Mr Wm. Morris, Felin Hen. Mr J. Williams (Eos Infryn), having recited some poetry to "The Workmen's Train," and a vote of thanks having been passed to the Rev J. Price, Bangor, for the use of the school, the meeting broke up. The Glasinfryn Brass Band played several times during the meeting.
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THE SHIPPING T-RADE.-Messrs C. W Kelloch and Company, brokers to the Admiralty, in a circular which they have just issued, giving a review of the shipping trade, speak of a general improvement in business. They state that statistics shew that the import of wheat from United States to Liverpool alone, for 11 months ending 30th November, amounted to the enormous total of 10,880,000 centals, the import of maize into Liverpool from American and Canadian ports ia the same time being 10,582,000 centals, while the Continent absorbed a still further quantity of both wheat and maize, the wheat harvest of France, formerly a considerable exporter, being one-fourth less than the consumption of that country. This naturally withdrew from its regular trades a large proportion of our steam tonnage, for although our Continental competitors have considerably in- creased their steam fleets they have not yet replaced a tithe of their old sailing tonnage which formerly played so considerable a part in the grain carrying trade. In addition to the increased grain carrying must be noticed the satisfactory continuance of the Atlantic cattle traffic, which has remained fairly re- munerative, though the rates have declined from those ruling last season experience in the trade has decreased the losses and stimulated shipments until the weekly imports of live cattle all the year round are as regularly recorded as those of grain.
TERRIBLE, DISASTER AT TAYI…
TERRIBLE, DISASTER AT TAY I BRIDGE. GREAT LOSS OF LIFE. On Sunday night a terrific gale swept over Dundee, and a portion of the Tay Bridge was blown down while the train from Edinburgh, due at 7.15, was passing over it. The train was duly sig-nalled from the Fife side as having entered on the bridge for Dundee at 7.14. It was seen running along the rails, and then suddenly there was observed a flash of fire. The opinion was that the train left the rails and went over the bridge. Those who saw this in- cident repaired immediately to the Tay Bridge Station at Dundee, and informed the station master of what they had seen. He at once put himself into the Fife side as having entered on the bridge for Dundee at 7.14. It was seen running along the rails, and then suddenly there was observed a flash of fire. The opinion was that the train left the rails and went over the bridge. Those who saw this in- cident repaired immediately to the Tay Bridge Station at Dundee, and informed the station master of what they had seen. He at once put himself into communication with the man in charge of the signal-box at the north end of the bridge. The telegraph wires were stretched across the bridge, but when the instrument was tried it was soon seen that the wires were broken. Mr Smith, the station- master, and Mr Roberts, locomotive superintendent, determined, notwithstanding the fierce gale, to walk across the bridge as far as possible from the north side with the view of ascertaining the extent of the disaster. They were able to get out a considerable distance, and the first thing that caught their eye was the water spurting from a pipe which is laid across the bridge for the supply of Newport, a village on the south side, from the Dundee reservoirs. Going out a little further they could distinctly see, by the aid of the strong moonlight, that there was a large gap in the bridge, caused by the fall, so far as they could discern, of two or three of the largest spans. These two gentlemen, considering it danger- ous to proceed further along the bridge on foot, re- traced their steps, and on returning to the Tay Bridge Station,? they reported that an accident had occurred to the bridge. Every exertion was made to obtain communication with the Fife side of the Tay to ascer- tain whether the Edinburgh train had put back, but their efforts were without avail, and the railway officials came to the conclusion that the train must have been blown ino the water. A number of persons had assembled at the station to welcome their friends, and, as may be imagined, the wildest excitement prevailed amongst them. The evil news spread far and wide, and thousands of persons were soon at the harbour, all eagerly seeking information. The authorities of the town at once placed themselves in communication with the railway officials, and a large steamer was got ready and sent to the scene of the wreck. She left Dundee about eleven o'clock, and as by this time the force of the gale had considerably abated, the vessel made good headway up the river. At this time the moon was somewhat obscured by clouds, and although the eyes of all on board were strained te see where the break had occurred, it L was with the utmost difficulty, owing to the force of the wind and the driving spray, to make out anything until the vessel got quite near the bridge, by which time the moon was less obscured, and then it became painfully evident that the whole stretch of the high girders, upwards of 3000 feet in length, had been swept away. There was no sign of even a single bar of iron having been left. There was a wide -gap where the high girders, the most conspicious feature of the great bridge, spanned the navigable channel. As the steamer neared the bridge what appeared to be broken water was observ ed stretching across the river, marking, it was presumed, the submerged girders and train. It was seen that it would be hazardous to approach too near the wreck, and a boat was lowered from the steamer, and was immediately manned by a bold crew. They then pulled away out into the darkness, and were soon lost to view. The boat was pulled as close to the bridge as was deemed safe, and then her head was turned towards the north shore. She was pulled across the whole open space to the first pier, then through between the piers and back again along the west side, till the standing piers on the south side were reached. The task was a difficult and hazardous one. Those in the boat were occasionally within a boat's length of the remains of the piers without seeing a vestige of the wreck. The boat having been picked up, not with- out difficulty, the steamer's head was turned home- wards. When the vessel returned to Dundee, about one o'clock in the morning, her passengers were eagerly questioned by hundreds of persons who had anxiously awaited for their return. When it was stated no additional information could be furnished, some most heartrending scenes occurred. Divers have since been employed, and the debris of the train has been found embedded in the river, the hands of the divers coming in contact with corpses. The carriages appear to have been wrecked, and much difficulty will be experienced in recovering the bodies of the unfortunate people who have perished, who are believed to number about 100. It was stated that among those drowned there are several persons who were the only support of their parents, and many who have left large families. At a special meeting of the Dundee Town Council, for the purpose of devising means to assist the dis- tressed, the sum of 2000i was subscribed on the spot. A committee was also appointed to obtain further contributions. We make the following extract from a description of the bridge given by the Scotsman' at the time of the opening:—" The Tay Bridge was opened on Saturday, June 1, 1878, the actual work having been commenced in 1871, at a point about a mile and a half above Newport. The engineer was Mr Bouch, and the contractors Messrs Hopkins, Gilkes, and Co. At the place where the operations were begun the river is nearly two miles wide, with a maximum depth at high water in spring tides of 45ft., and a velocity of current as high at times as five knots per hour. The bridge consists of eighty-five spans, varying in breadth from 67ft. to 245ft. Of this latter width, there are eleven spans, and:two of 237 which cross the navigable portion of the river. Here the bridge has a height of 88ft. above high-water mark, from which it slopes down to the Fife side with a gradient cf one in 356; and toward the Dundee end, where it takes a curve to the eastward in order the more conveniently to join the land line, it has a gra- dient of one in 73. The spans are formed of wrought- iron lattice girders, and the supporting piers in some cases, entirely of brickwork; in others, of a substructure of brick with iron columns. The first thirteen piers from the Fifeshire side could, it was found, be made to rest on the solid rock at a depth from 10 feet to 15 feet below the bottom of the river. For each pier, two cylinders of iron and brickwork, with a diameter of 9 feet 6 inches, were built on the shore, and connected with a wall of brickwork 3 feet wide. The whole mass, weighing from 100 tons to 120 tons, was then floated out to the selected site, lowered to the bottom by hydraulic apparatus, and cleared of water. After giving some further details of the method of the construction of the thirteen piers which carried the bridge over the navigable channel, mention is made of the fact that during a violent gale in February, 1877, two of the largest girders, which had been raised to the top of the piers prepared for them, but had not been put in their places, were blown down from the hanging gear; but this occurrence, whilst it involved some loss of time and money, furnished satisfactory evi- dence of the stability of those parts of the bridge which were already finished. The exact length of the bridge is 3450 yards." The boisterous weather on Thursday prevented further exploration of the wrecked train. It is now believed that the bodies of those who perished have been swept out to sea. A Board of Trade inquiry into the cause of the accident will be opened to-day.
RHYL.
RHYL. AN EXTRAORDINARY BOAT.-For the past fort- night there has been stationed at the Yoryd one of the most extraordinary specimens of marine en- gineering ever seen. The boat in question is the invention of one of the sons of the Rev Charles Gars rett, of Manchester. It has been designed as a tor- pedo ram. The shape is like that of a cigar, and the boat is worked by a screw. Compressed air, which is carried in duly calculated quantities, allow the crew of three men to breathe when the vessel is under water. It is stated that the vessel and crew can remain under water and invigible) for days together. The boat was built at Birkenhead. The passage from Liverpool occupied thirty-six hours. Several alterations have been effected at Rhyl under the superintendence of the inventor, who is on his way to Portsmouth, where he intends exhibiting the boat to the authorities.
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TREGAYAN, ANGLESEY.
TREGAYAN, ANGLESEY. MARRIAGE FESTIVITIES.—On Thursday, in last week, the marriage was solemnised at St. Michael's Church, Chester-square, between Thomas Edward John Lloyd, esq., of Plas Tregayan, Anglesey, and Rosamond Anna, third daughter of Sir Frederick William Heygate, Bart., of 43, Eaton-square, and Ballarena, county Londonderry. The ceremony was performed by the Rev C. J. D'Oyley, assisted by the Rev F. Garden, sub-dean of the Chapels Royal, and the Rev Canon Fleming, vicar of parish. The bride- groom, accompanied by his best man, Mr Ruthven Pym, arrived shortly after eleven o'clock, and im- mediately afterwards the bride entered the church with her father and mother, accompanied by the bridesmaids. The bride was attired in a dress and train of the richest ivory satin, trimmed with Bretonne lace and bouquets of orange blossoms. Her veil was plain tulle, the wreath of orange blossoms, and the ornaments pearls and diamonds. The bridesmaids, five in number, were Miss Heygate, Misses Isabella and Maud Heygate, sisters, and Miss Florence Heygate and Miss Eileen Vaughan, cousins of the bride. They were dressed in cream cashmere, trimmed with lace and cardinal plush, with hats and muffs to match. They each wore a silver Indian bracelet, the gift of the bridegroom. After the ser- vice a large party of relatives and friends assembled at breakfast at 43, Eaton-square, the residence of Sir F. W. Heygate, after which the bridal pair left for the North of England. The travelling dress of the bride was composed:of seal brown velveteen,trimmed with brown fur; jacket, hat, and muff to match. The presents were very numerous and costly. The follow ing is a list of invited guests, many of whom were present:—Mrs and Miss Jones Parry, Sir Frederick and Lady Heygate, Mr and Mrs Aspinall, Miss Aspinall W. N. Heygate, M.P., Miss F. Heygate, Capt. and Mrs E. Heygate, Mr and Mrs R. Heygate, Mr W. H. B. Heygate, R.A., Mr Richard Heygate, R.A., Mr Launcelot Heygate, Mrs and Miss Senior, Mr Edward Senior, Mr and Mrs Claud Pell, Mrs Edwin Vaughan and Miss Vaughan, Mr Frederick Vaughan, Mr and Mrs Frederick Lambert, Miss Lambert, Mr Frederick H. Lambert, Dr and Mrs Fincham, Mr Herbert Fincham, Mr Lealie Sweet, Mr George Weston, Mr and Mrs Pares, Mr R. Pym, Mr Albert Pym, Rev P. Scudamore Stanhope, Colonel and Mrs Meredith, Mr and Mrs T. P. Jones Parry, Mr and Mrs Charles Beresford Hope, Captain and Mrs Jones Parry, Mrs and Miss Ogilby, Captain and Mrs Fairfax Ellis, Mr and Mrs Hodgson, Mr and Lady Fanny Fits Wygram, Right Hon. R. A. and Mrs Cross, Right Hon. G. and Mrs Sclater Booth, Mr and Mrs Hartopp, Mr W. E. Hartopp, Mrs E. Packe, Mr Alfred Packe, Viscount and Viscountess Midleton, the Misses Brodrick, Mr and Miss Goldingham, Admiral and Mrs Wallace Houstoun, Lady Harriet Barlow, Earl and Countess of Lanesborough, Rev Charles and Mrs D'Oyly, Rev Canon Fleming, Mr and Hon. Mrs McCausland, Sir Hervey and Lady Bruce Mr and Mrs W.C. Gage, Mrs Richardson Scott Rev Robert and Mrs Gage, Mr Upton, Sir Robert Mont- gomery, K.C.B., G.C.S.I., Lady and Miss Montgomery, Rev Francis Garden, Misses Bourchier, Mr George Farnham, the Miss Stuart, Mr Jones Parry, Madryn Park; Mr H. H. Stwart, 86th Regiment; Lord and Lady St. John, Sir Henry and Lady Halford, Major and Mrs Freer, Colonel Dyott, M.P., and Mrs Dyott, Miss Mirehouse, Miss Bright, Mr C. M. Tyndall, Mr Arthur Heygate.
FESTINIOG.
FESTINIOG. THE SLATE TRADE.—All the quarries are work- ing six days at present. The Welsh Slate Company who had started to work four days have to work six days again to clear away the debris after a fall. The merchants, &c., engaged in the slate trade at Port- madoc speak very hopefully of the appearances of a busy spring trade in the slate of the district as they believe that Lord Penrhy-'s quarry will not be able to turn out so much slate as will be needed in the coming spring; and the Baltic trade, although now closed, bears, in their opinion, every sign of a good demand. ° & DEATHS. Several deaths have taken place in this district during the last fortnight, amongst others Mr Evan Jones, clothier, Tanygrisiau; Mr Evan Edwards, Penrhos, brother of the Rev W. Edwards, Aberdare; John Edwards, Glanypwll; Morris' Roberts, formerly of Hafodfawr; and James Wil- liams (James Bach) Tanybryn. CHRISTMAS MEETINGS.—In the Established Church (St. David's) the usual services were held in the early morning under the leadership of the Rev J. Davies, when the usual carols, &c., were sung. At the Wesleyan chapel (Siloh) the annual preach- ing meeting was held, the Revs J. Pierce, Abergele E. Evans, Dolgelley; and W. Griffith, Corris, taking part. The Independents held their annual Eistedd- fod. Tlie chairmen were, in the afternoon, Hwfa Mon in the evening, the Rev Ll. Bryniog Roberts, Tanygrisiau. The conductors were Llew Glas, Criccieth, and Gutyn Ebrill. The principal musical adjudicator was Mr D. Emlyn Evans; prose and poetry, Htvfa Mon, London. The other adjudicators were the Revs Ll. B. Roberts, J. B. Parry, Bethania; T. R. Davies (Crugwyson), and Mr Evans, Manod School. The children from Tanygrisiau received the 212s prize. Best essay on Virtuous Females," Miss Kate Roberts, Tanygrisiau. Best essay on the Ark of the Covenant," prizes 16s and 10s, 1st, Evan T. Evans, Llan; 2nd, John Lewis, junior, Rhydsarn. Prizes were given to W. Jones, Brynegryn: W. W. Williams, Tanygrisiau; Griffith Evans, Tyddyn- gwyn W. Owen, Jerusalem.. Songs were sung by Eos Tudor, Eos Moelwyn, John Williams, Craigddu, and Mr Griffith, formerly from the Festiniog Board School. The chief bardic prize, 51 5s and a carved oak chair, made by Mr E. Griffith, Tanygrisiau, was given to the Rev D. C. Harris (Caeronwy), formerly of Colwyn Bay. Prizes were given at the evening meeting to W. Jones, Brynegryn, for the best essay on the Time of youth (30s). For the chief essay 212s was awarded to John Hugh Jones, Rhydsarn. The best solo was given by Hugh Evans, Llan. Quartette, Mr Joseph Evans and friends. Welsh singer, Robert Williams, Cefnmeusydd, Tanygrisiau. For musical composition (duett), H. O. Roberts; for answering questions on the Moral Law,W. Williams and E. Jones were the best. In the choral competi- tions, prizes 818s and 41 4s, the choir from Tany- grisiau, under the leadership of Mr R. H. Williams, won on both occasions. The other choirs competing were Carmel and Bethania. bkynsiencyn. LITERARY ANIVERSARY.-This much looked for Christmas meeting must now be looked upon as a decided literary and pecuniary success. We must confess to at one time looking forward to its mone- tary success with considerable doubt, owing to the wide scope of its syllabus, and the great liability in- curred by the committee by way of prizes, &c., which amounted in the aggregate, to nearly double the sum generally allowed in similar competitions. The committee had unmistakably drawn pretty freely upon "fickle fates" good graces for the day; and tor once in their lives, at least, were not disappointed. A together, the meeting was most satisfactory; and we hear that the committee have a handsome sur- plus in hand; the services of the Rev P. W. Jones, Penygroes, had been wisely secured as musical ad- judicator, and those of loan Arfon, and other proved veterans, on the prose subjects. The artistes, besides i? consisted of Miss Hannah Williams, L -uPenygr°e;s; Mr w. w. Thomas, Carnarvon. Ine -hbenezer Glee Party also rendered effective service at both meetings; Professor O. Evans had charge of the pianoforte, but we feel bound to say that, for reasons best known to the professor, Mr Williams, British School, Portdinorwic, did all the accompanying. We hope the committee will not overlook this fact. The afternoon meeting was pre- sided over by the honourable member for the county, Mr R. Davies, and conducted by Dr Owen, Llangefni. We are sorry that space will not permit us to repro- duce the president's opening address. Suffice it to say. that valuable suggestions were thrown out, which deserve practical attention. Owing to in- different health, Mr Davies was, we regret to say, compelled to leave before the meeting was over, leaving behind him a very tangible proof of his good- will. The following received prizes on the several subjects. Prose:-Miss Hughes, Tyddyn Adda, essay Geirwiredd." Miss M. A. Evans, Llandegfan, translation, Welsh to English. Messrs Robert Hughes, William Hughes, and Daniel Jones, Brynsiencyn, questions tfrom Ephesians'i. J. M. Jones and C. M. Jones, Bryn, recitation. For committing to memory verses from Scripture, fifteen persons received prizes 2 £ .o s' the highest of which was Elizabeth Williams, a little girl eleven years of age, who had learnt as many as 800 verses. Poetry:-Mr J. C. Williams, Corris, two stanzas Y Pwlpud." Messrs Richard Williams and Rowland Hughes, Bryn, twenty verses In Memoriam. Art:—Masters Geo. Stibbs, Bryn, and Morris R. Davies, Carnarvon, hand- writing. Mr John Roberts, Soar, iron box and heater. This prize was withheld p?-o. tem. in con- sequence of a protest entered by Mr W. Parry, Carnarvonshire Narrow Gauge Railway. Mr Thomas Roberts, Frongoch, Talysarn, pitchfork. Mr H. Owen, Cae Athraw, walking stick. Music Idan party, quartett. Miss Ellen Wilson Roberts, POrltof dinorwic, solo, Y Gardutes Fach." Mr Williams, British School. Portdinorwic, and his juvenile choir to ok the 30s prize and a silver medal for the best rendering of Cenwch i'r Arglwydd (H. Davies). The artistes did their part admirably; and were loudly applauded each time they sang. The Misses A. Ll. Roberts, Gwydryn; E. Jones, Tycroes; J. Hughes, Tyddyn Adda; and M. Williams, Cerrig-y- barcut invested the successful competitors. The evening meeting opened at 5.30, and was presided over by the much esteemed and respected Mayor of Carnarvon; and conducted by the Rev John Williams, the local minister. The same artistes and adjudi- cators acted with considerable skill and discretion at this meeting. In his opening addtess, the presi- dent in a few pithy remarks, gave some of his ex- perience as magistrate, and pressed on his audience the importance of properly directing the youthful mind, as the only means, whereby much of the vice and immorality extant can be rooted out of our beloved land. The venerable gentleman took his seat amidst general expressions of approbation. The Ebenezer Glee Party having rendered, in a spirited r style Codwn Hwyl," the following received prizes I on the various subjects. Prose: Miss Hughes, Tyddyn Adda, essay Diwydrwydd." Mr Thomas D. Evans, Victoria House, Oswestry, translation. Messrs R. Hughes, W. Hughes, and Daniel Jones, Bryn,' Athroniaeth," &c. Mr John Jones, Prior- street, Carmarthen, took the chief literary prize of II 10s for an essay on Crefydd a Moesoldeb." He was represented by the secretary. Messrs R. Mon Williams, Gwilym Hughes, Carnarvon, and M" Madoc Jones, Bryn, recitation, Yr Ystorm." Mr William Griffiths, Bangor-street, Portdinorwic, novelette, "The superstitions prevalent in Anglesey." Poetry: Mr J. G. Owen, 27, Chapel-street, Carnarvon, twelve stanzas In Memoriam. Art: Miss Jones, 1, Church-lane, Carnarvon, knitted shawl. Lillia Stibbs, Brynsiencyn Maggie Jones, do, and Ellen Rowlands, do, sampler. Mr Michael Thomas, Bryn, and Mr Thomas Jones, Ty'nycae, Garndolbenmaen, spoons. Miss Williams, Berw-uchaf, Gaerwen, patchwork quilt. The chief choral competitions, Bendigedig fyddo Arglwydd Dduw Israel," for the prize of 51, and a medal, was easily won by the local choir under the baton of Mr John Jones, Caerleb against the Ebenezer and Bethel choirs. Consider- able interest was centred in this competition, and the result was received amidst great applause. This most interesting meeting was closed in the customary manner, and the crowded audience who had con- ducted themselves admirably throughout, consider- j ing the heated state of the place, once more breathed fresh air. Space will only admit of just one remark more,—that all who took part in the proceedings of the day-adjudicators, artistes, and committee did their several parts admirably, the latter, under the direction of their secretaries, Messrs Jones and Hughes, feeling a just pride, we can well believe, in the unmistakable success of their second literary anniversary.
LLANFAIR P.G.
LLANFAIR P.G. SEASONABLE CHARITY.-Ond Tuesday and Wed- nesday last, Mr Henry Roberts, Garneddwen Brew- ery, gave his annual distribution of coal to all the poor of the above parish.
HOLYWELL.
HOLYWELL. A CHILD BURNT TO DEATH.—MI- Willis.™ na- vies, coroner for Flintshire, held an inquest at the Rock Tavern, Whitford, near Holywell, on Wednes- day, upon the body of a boy four years old, named John Jones, the son of Ruth Jones, a widow residing at Tai Rock. The mother went out on Tuesday morning to assist a bedridden neigbour, and during her absence, the clothes of the little fellow in some way unknown caught fire. He rushed out of the house and jumped to a neighbour who was near, and who tried to extinguish the flames, but failed to do so until the boy was so seriously burnt that he died in a few hours afterwards. The jury returned a verdict of Accidental death."
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MEIRI0N EISTEDDFOD.
MEIRI0N EISTEDDFOD. This Eisteddfod was commenced under the most untoward circumstances as regards weather, on Wednesday evening last, and was continued on New Years' Day. This movement, which was started a few years back by the friends of literature and music in Dolgelley, has been gradually growing in great- ness and importance each year. The programme, which was very neatly got up, proved that the work- ing committee, under the presidency of Mr William Williams, timber merchant, had been very diligent and skilful in forming it, and exceedingly wise in their selection of subjects. Undoubtedly, much credit is due to the energetic secretaries, Messrs O. O. Roberts and J. Powell. The meetings were held in the Public Room, which certainly is spacious but not adequate to the requirements of a large Eisteddfod. The room had been pleasingly decorated by Mr Lloyd Jones, New Shop Mr Robert Lewis, Market Hall- keeper, and others; evergreens having been kindly given by Mr H. J. Reveley, Brynygwin. Appropriate mottoes, including Goreu arf, arf Dysg," 0 Iesu nad gamwaith," Gwell Dysg na Golud," as well as the names of departed bards and men of letters, were displayed around the room in good style. We understand that they had been painted and placed up gratuitously by Mr R. Trevor Jones. The pre- sident of each meeting was escorted to the Eisteddfod by the members of the committee preceded by the Dolgelley Brass Band. All the meetings were con- ducted with great skill and eloquence by Mr R. Trevor Jones, who proved himself quite equal to the important duties, which devolved upon him. The adjudicators were Canon Lewis, M.A., Dolgelley; Messrs Brinley Richards, E. Breese, Portmadoc W. J. Beale, Bryntirion H. J. Reveley, Brynygwin; T. M. Williams, B.A., London; Dr Edward Jones, Dolgelley Revs N. Cynhafal Jones, Llanidloes; R. H. Morgan, M.A., Barmouth Evan Evans, Dolgelley; O. T. Williams, Dolgelley loan Arfon, Carnarvon leuan Ionawr, Dolgelley; Dewi Wnion, Dolgelley Mr Humphrey Jones, Dolgelley; Mr David Owen, Dolgelley; Mrs Holland, Caerdeon and Miss Jones, New Shop. The artistes were Miss Gertrude Brad- wyn, S.K.S.; Mr William Davies, U.C.W Mr Lucas Williams, London; and Mr J. H. Williams, Port- madoc. All acted their part well; and the Idris Choral Society, under the conductorship of Mr 0. 0. Roberts also rendered good service. Mr M. W. Griffith, presided at the piano, and Mr Thomas Humphreys was harpist. Both gentlemen handled their instru- ments creditably. THE FIRST CONCERT. The first meeting of the Eisteddfod-a concert- commenced at eight o'clock on Wednesday evening, under the presidency of the Rev E. O. Williams, Fronwnion. He was supported on the platform by Dr Edward Jones, Mr Edward Griffith, Springfield; Mr Richard Jones, New Shop; Mr Lewis Evans, treasurer, &c. The Welsh air, "Merch Megan," having been very sweetly rendered by the choir, The chairman addressed the meeting. He alluded to the pleasure he felt at being present, and assured the committee of the Eisteddfod that they had con- ferred a great honour upon him by electing him as chairman of their first meeting, which was a short of preface to the proceedings of the following day. He sincerely hoped for an improvement in the weather, which up to then had been most unfavourable. Re- ferring to the competitors, he hoped that those who were successful would not pride themselves too much, and rest contented with their laurels, but con- tinue to work, considering their present gain only as a precedent to a greater one (hear, hear). He hoped also that the unsuccessful competitors would not be disheartened, but gain more courage, and go on to win prizes in future. There was an old English saying that- He who fights and runs away, Will live to fight another day (cheers). The programme was then proceeded with. The pennillion singing by Messrs Thomas Humphreys and Hugh Pugh was highly applauded. The choir rendered well the part song, "Sweet day so cool. Mr J. H. Williams, Portmadoc, who, we believe made his first appearance as public singer at Harlech, festival, sang The Owl" in excellent style. He was highly cheered, and had to reappear. The ad- judication of Miss Jones, New Shop, on the best pair of gloves, was read by Mr Richard Jones. It was very humourously written, but not very compli- mentary to most of the competitors, who were five in number. In most of the pairs the fingers were too short, or suited only for persons affected with the rheumatism, and one even had the thumbs wrongly placed; another was very much like a pair of stockings (laughter). The best-which was a very good pair-was that of Mrs Robert Roberts, Idris-terrace, Dolgelley, and she was awarded the prize of 10s 6d, given by Dr Edward Jones. A duet, styled 0 Gartref yr Eryri," given by Mr Davies, a tenor from America, and' Miss G. Griffiths, Llanberis, was received with roaring cheers. There was no competitor worthy of a prize of 10s offered by Mr E. W. Evans, 'Goleuad' office, for shorthand writing. Mr W. Davies, U.C.W., rendered" Polly" in good style. The song and chorus, NosCalan," was given very sweetly by Miss Agnes Evans, Miss L. C. Roberts, Miss Margaret A. Roberts, Miss Mary Jones, and the choir. A vote of thanks to the chairman, reference being made to the kind-hearted family of Fronwnion, brought the meeting to a close. NEW YEARS' DAY. FIRST MEETING. Fortunately, the weather was more favourable this morning, and the attendance at the meeting was good. The proceedings were commenced by the rendering of the song and chorus, The land of my fathers," by Mr W. Davies and the audience joining in the chorus. The president, Mr H. J. Reveley, then addressed the meeting. He had much pleasure in wishing them all a happy new year, and was glad to announce the presence of their eminent countryman, Brinley Richards (hear, hear). He was his guest. Mr Richards was well-known in London, and had done more for the music of Wales than any man living (hear, hear). He had been the means of bringing forward Welsh talent which otherwise would have been lost to the country, and some of the most distinguished of the Welsh artistes had been his pupils (hear, hear). Mr Richards, in accordance with his request, would give them an address on music in Wales (cheers). Mr Brinley Richards, who was received with loud cheers, said that he had great pleasure in complying with the wish of their worthy chairman, and would accordingly offer a few remarks on their ancient Eisteddfod (hear, hear). He need hardly inform them that he felt great interest in the national meetings. For the opportunity of being present he was indebted to Mr Reveley. An old author had said that the county of Merioneth was famous for three things—"poetry, music, and hospitality" (applause), and he had a very good reason for agree- ing with that expression (hear, hear). An Eistedd- fod at any place in Wales would be quite consistent with history, but such a meeting at Dolgelley was especially appropriate. It was in this town. in the 18th century, that the bardic congress was convened by the bard Edward Jones (hear, hear). Four centuries earlier it was the residence of the harpist Rheinallt, who was supposed to be worthy of the title" John the Nightingale." Mr Stephens in his Literature of the Cymry,' said that he received in an ode written to his memory the highest compli- ment ever paid to a harper. Mr Richards then re- ferred to the excellent state of music in Wales in the ancient times, and its decay at the commence- ment of this century. In 1832 it seems that the only vocalists were the pennillion singers. A marvellous revival had since, however, taken place, arid it was tt question whether there was better music in any other country. The love of music in Wales had often attracted notice. It could be easily attributed and explained, for every place of worship could be said to be a training school. Something was due to nationality, but the greatest cause was the religious sentiment of the people (cheers). The programme was then proceeded with. Mr J. Edwards, Post-office, Aberystwyth, was awarded 21, given by Mr Hughes, Dysgedydd' Office, for a song on Emrys' poem on the Lifeboat. Maggie Roberts, Dolgelley, rendered best" The Bard's Love," and the prize of 10s given by Mr Richard Davies, Bryn'rodyn, was awarded her. Hugh Morris Hughes was awarded 17, given by Dr J. E. Jones, Bryn- ffynnon, for the best dramatic poem on Ceubren yr Ellyll." For translating The influence of character," by Smiles, a prize of 21, given by Mr Richard Jones, New Shop, was divided between P.C. Ashton, Corris, and Mr Owen Thomas (late of Dolgelley), Car- marthen. William Williams and party rendered best the quartett "The Christian Soldier." For re- citation David Lloyd, 'Dydd'office, received 5s. The best map of Europe was that of Edward Owen Davies, Corwen, which Mr Reveley, the adjudicator, said was excellently done, and he had great pleasure in adding a prize to tho 10s 6d offered. For the best six englynion to St. Mary's Church, a prize of 1/, given by Mr T. H. Williams, was divided between Ieuan Meurig, Abergynolwyn, and Robert Jones, Ty'nybraich, Dinas. The Llanfach- raeth choir was the only one that competed on the rendering of the "Blodeuyn bach wyf fi mewn gardd," but Mr Brinley Richards did not consider them worthy of the prize offered-41. Mr Richards added that Mr Jenkins, the author of the piece, was present (hear, hear), and he had great pleasure in congratulating him for the many excel- lent compositions he had given to his countrymen (chefers). The best handwriting was that of Gomer Rowlands, Llangollen, and he was awarded 7s 6d, given by Mr Henry Miles. A. prize of 3/ 3s, offered by Mr W. R. Davies, Dolgelley, for the best essay on Rivers Conservancy, its policy, and effect," was divided between P.C. Ashton, Corris (2/ 2s), and Ieuan Meurig, Abergynolwyn (Ills). There were eight competing for a prize of 10s offered by Mr Richard I Williams, Vrondirion, for the rendering of the solo bass. Mr Richards said that the three best had exhibited sound judgment in selecting some of Handel's master-pieces, and he hoped his country- men would always be so wise. They could not find anything that would develop their intelligence more than the study of the works of Handel. The best was Mr E. Lloyd Jones, New Shop, Dolgelley (cheers). He had a good bass voice, with which he did not always do justice. The Dolgelley School Board choir, leaded by Mr Evan Williams, were awarded 11 10s for singing 0 Lovely Peace." Mr Richards pronounced the performance mos4 credit- able, and in one respect the most valuable in the whole morning. Ieuan Meurig, Abergynolwyn, was awarded 5s for the best extemporaneous bardic effusion. There were three brass bands from Har- lech, Corris, and Dolgelley, competing on the per- formance of La Favorita (Donizetti). The Corris Brass Band was pronounced best, and an award of was given them. AFTERNOON MEETING. This meeting commenced about half-past two, there being a large number present. Mr S. Holland, M.P., who presided, said that he was exceedingly pleased in taking part in the pro- ceedings. This, however, was not the first time he had had the pleasure of presiding. He had been coming here year after year, and it was a great credit to the town of Dolgelley that they kept the movement so well alive (hear, hear). Referring to the proposed bill for the closing of public-houses in Wales on Sunday, Mr Holland had little doubt but that would pass. He was glad to understand that the Dolgelley publicans were already closing their houses on Sunday. He had no doubt but that such a state of affairs conduced to the welfare and happiness of the community in general (hear, hear). For rendering the trio, God, be merciful" (Dr Parry), a prize of 12s was awarded to Lewis Lloyd and party, Dolgelley. The leader was invested by Miss Reveley. The Cambrian War Song" was well rendered by Mr J. H. Williams, MrBrinley Richards, presiding at the piano. Five competed for a prize of 5s given for the best pair of stockings, and Mrs Holland, who adjudicated, awarded the prize to Mrs Williams, Idris-terrace, Dolgelley. For playing on the piano "Andante and variation in G," Miss Hughes, Merfinian House, Dolgelley, was awarded 10s and a second prize was given to Miss Tanner, Wnion-villa. The best essay on The best mode of making Lhe hearth attractive," was that of Morgan Thomas, Taff Vale Railway Office, South Wales, and a prize of 21 2s was awarded him. Ieuan Meurig, Abergynolwyn, won the prize of Ills given by Mr Richard Williams, Post-office, for the best poem in remembrance of Mr and Mrs Williams, Vronwnion. The best for singing Y Ferch or Seer" was Hugh Jones, Pentre'rdwr, Llangollen. Mr Holland gave a second prize to Eos Meirion, Corwen. A prize of 51, given by Messrs W. L. Jones and Co., Dolgelley, for an essay on Oliver Cromwell," was awarded to the Rev Thomas Jones Humphreys, Llanfaircaereinion. For an address on Patriotism," a prize of 5s was given to Robert Richard Roberts, auctioneer, Corwen. 31 was awarded to the Rev William Williams. C.M. minister, Dinas Mawddwy, for a poem on Hope." In the competition in the render- ing of the soprano "My Father's Bible," the first prize, 15s, was awarded to Ann Jane Williams, Corwen and a second prize. of 6s to Maggie Wil- liams, Corwen. Then came the chief choral com- petition, a prize of 20/ being offered to the choir which would render best the chorus "Rise up, arise," from St. Paul, Mendelssohn. Corwen choir, numbering 68, conducted by Mr Griffith Humphreys, chemist; and Llangollen choir, numbering 61, con- ducted by Mr William Williams, Hafod-y-maidd. The adjudicator—Mr Brinley Richards—said that this was the climax of the day's proceedings, and a very good one (hear, hear). The contest had been most honourable, and he awarded the prize to the second choir (cheers). The meeting was brought to a close by a vote of thanks to the chairman, proposed by the Rev Canon .Lewis, seconded by the Rev Evan Evans. The Rev Canon Lewis added that the member for the county was always ready to come forward in support of every movement beneficial to the public (cheers). A vote of thanks was also given to Mr Brinley Richards. In the evening a grand concert was held under the presidency of Mr Charles Edwards, Dolserau.
- HOLYHEAD.
HOLYHEAD. THE RELIEF IN THE UNION—From a financial statement for half-year ended 29th September last, the following information respecting the relief in the three districts is given:— Cost for Relief Average Relief district. Popular, in district per weekly head of no nul at on Relief. Holyhead 8674 4 0 1 10 £ Aberffraw 5258 3 4| 1 llj Bodedern 4931 3 6 £ 1 111 Aberffraw 5258 3 41 1 llj Bodedern 4931 3 61 1 111 FOUNDERING OF A BARQUE AND LOSS OF EIGHT LIVES. That the Yankee prognosticator is somebody of no mean gifts, is evident from the manner in which his warnings take effect. On Saturday it began to blow a hurricane, and continued up to the time of writing (Wednesday), with unabated fury, accom- panied with smart showers of hail and vivid flashes of lightening on Sunday, when the gale was at its height, the French barque Fronfrede went ashore on the Skerries. The barque had just left Liverpool, with a cargo of coal for Port-aii-Prince. Encounter- ing heavy weather, the captain found it impossible to make any headway, and the services of; the tug British King were secured. She was taken in tow about four o'clock, and an hour afterwards the cap- tain of the tug found she was sinking, and had just time to slip the hawser before the barque went down. The tug was backed slightly and three men and a boy succeeded in escaping from the sinking vessel. These four made a leap on to the tug. Others made similar attempts and fell into the sea. The captain, whilst attempting to save some of his effects in the cabin, was lost with the foundering vessel. Seven of the crew also perished. On Monday several large vessels, and numerous small once, ran into the harbour for shelter; several having carried away sails and spars. One large ship put in to repair a leak-having struck on the Skerries. Two other vessels collided, and both received damage. The City of Dublin and London and North-Western steamers had rather a severe time of it in crossing the Channel, and were considerablydelayed. THE BOARD OF GUARDIANS. The fortnightly meeting of the board of guardians of this union was held at the Union Workhouse, Valley, on Tuesday last, there being present Mr Richard Williams, chairman Messrs 0. Parry and W. Riva, vice-chairmen; the Yen Archdeacon J. Wynne Jones, Maior-General Hughes, Mr H. Ed- wards, Rev J. Richards, ex-officio; Messrs D. Wil- liams, John Griffith, Thomas Owen, R. Lloyd, Evan Jones, T. Parry, W. Roberts, W. Williams, J. Jones, J. Williams, W. Roberts, 0. Williams, R. Lloyd, S. Owen, W. Roberts, W. Lewis, E. Owen, R. Morris, and Rev T. J. Williams. STATISTICS. Out-relief for the fortnight, 2761 14s lOd; non- settled poor, 1116s 6d. Inmates in the workhouse, 80; corresponding week last year, 69. MEDICAL APPOINTMENT. For the office of medical officer of the Aberffraw district, vacant by the death of Dr Owen Owen, there were two candidates, viz.:—Dr John Edwards, Liverpool, and Dr Hugh Parry Jones, Rhosllanerch- > rugog. Dr Edwards was proposed by Mr D. Wil- liams, and seconded by Mr E. Jones. Dr Parry Jones was proposed by the Rev T. J. Williams, and seconded by Mr W. Roberts, Llanfigael. 18 guard- ians voted for Dr Parry Jones, and 8 for Dr Ed- wards. Dr Jones was therefore elected by a ma- jority of 10.