Carnarvon and Denbigh Herald and North and South Wales Independent

BETHESDA COMPENSATION TO THE CLERGY.— At a mating of the Liberal Assix-iiacfjan, held en Friday evening, Mr H. H. Davies pro- poised. and Alderman W. J. Parry seconded, a rasahntn'on. tihfeit the compensaition clause in the Welsh Church Bill should be made oorn- puCboitV. The re«diutiiian wtis un<m!«':mo<ualy ;L,iloIAed, and a copy was instructed Ho be ..enl1; to Mr Asquilih. TOWN BALL.—Some twelve yearns age tihe Liite Loud Penirhyn offeied a piece of lajttd ui Ogweai Terrace- as a site for a market and 'tJown hall, and, in vidldition, promised to oonltriibute £1,000 t< ►waidls tlhe buildiinjgs. The depressed stiaite of t-ivwlo, however, coupled wiltlli the op portion shown by the residents iii the lower portion of the town, ied to the abanidtawmenit of the scheme; but since the Unban Ciounicil libs been, elected the questtfioini lias again been under considera- ciion, though nio decision has been arrivefd alt by tlhe councdll, aaixl now we understand that a company is being formed with the object of acquiring tlhe prenenlt markei halE- and j seme ad<joirj^ng pro|K!irtt-y, and of eneoiarag in | their p!lace a spacious and handsome bu?Id- in<g, the fiiUsit floor baiug used for market pur- poses and tihe s'eCoÜ11\d devoted bo public meet- intga, there being alt present no available room .•*are the chfi.pc.js for either ])o&Sbiiail or HteHai-y arie'e/tnfngs. The propositi site is centraillly wltuaJbed, anH we unders-lilmid that if the com- pany be flocked, the Urban Connieil will take no further ste]» in the nn-.Ateir, unless, of course, Lard Penrti(vn's offer be jenewed.

CARNARVON. ¡ MR E. H. OWEN.—We are glad to learn that our genial fellow-townsman, Councillor E. H. Owen, auctioneer, has recovered from his recent illness. CAERSALEM LITERARY .SOCIETY.— ¡ On Wednesday evening, at a meeting of this I society, Mr R. Davies, Brynbeuno, read an interesting paper on his visit to Norway. The Rev O. Davies presided. j CANVASSING.—This week Mr Ellis J. Nanney, the Conservative candidate for the boroughs, has been prosecuting a vigorous I house-to-house canvass, in company with the Conservative leaders, in the town. iSEA. TRAFFIC.—The steamer "Flag- staff," belonging to Messrs Pritchard, Bros., has commenced running between Carnarvon and Manchester. -Its first journey was highly encouraging, the quantity of goods shipped having exceeded expectations. It is to be hoped tradesmen will keep in mind this con- f-enient and cheap mode of transit. THE REV ROBERT WILLIAMS, B.A. —Among those ordained priests recently by the Bishop of Llanditf was the Rev Robert Williams, B.A. Mr Williams was formerly a Calvinistic Methodist minister at Dolgelley, and is the second son of Mr William Wil- liams, flour dealer, Palace street. He took his degTees at the University of London. RORDUGH MAGISTRATES' COURT.— On Monday, before the Mayor (J. R. Pfcfeihiatrd, Esq.), anlt Edward Hughes, Esq., a Illan m¡an¡ekl: Jollrn Lewis, Peiblig Mills, wafe caTJled upon to pay 4t;. costiS for riding without reins.—Mr Tlwimais Thomas (aii f.se- anifc ovetreteer) mimumjci^l a lairge number of peawaus for the nicn-payment of tiheir rates. —iM(r Cef.100r appeaxwd for the overseers and1 Mr RfMiatttll Rdbenife for a number of those sii'mmi/aned'. An order was made in each. case. PHn; MORRIS'S PICTURE.—The move- ment initiated by Mr C. A. Jones with the object of securing for this town the magni- ficent painting depicting one of the most im- portant events In the history of Carnarvon —namely, King Edward T. presenting the first English Prince of Wales to the Welsh chieftains—is making steady progress. It appears that a total of over J5148 ha:j already been promised. It is to be hoped that the requisite sum will soon come to hand, and that the picture will be seen adorning the walls of the institute. THE COUNTY COUNCIL ELECTION. —Mr J. R. Hughet4 (L.) and Mr J. P. Gregory (C.) were on "W ednesday nominated for the vacancy in the representation of Division No. 2, Eastern Ward, on the County Council, caused by the election of Mr J. R. Pritchard to the aldern-anie bench. Both candidates are assiduously canvassing the ward, and the contest has every appear- ance of being a stiff one. Mr Hughes, who is the nominee of tlio Liberal party, is being assisted by a large number of willing helpers, The polling takes place next Thursday. BURNING FATALITY. — On Suibuflday Mir J. H. Bdll,"ef-:mJlhL1¡,t6, coironea-, held an inquest toudhiiig the der.Hh of Mary M. Davies, aged three years, the daughter of Mr J. J. Davies, Gelert-street. From the evi- i dence submitted it appears that between nine: and ten o'clock on Wednesday morning the mother Iterffc tiie dlii'd sftitinjg in a dh'air by the llnets/d'e, aaid weinit to a na'^hboiir's house, wihei<e she remt.ftik'd for a:bout a quarter of aax hiaur. On hier return she found the house I fuiil of smoke, tilie clVOd, being i:n the Icbby wnBh. its clioiti-iles burniing. Death took place the faljowBnjg <j4ly in ccxntseque'nee of the in- sudtfecfriiedL Tire- jury ret.ulnned a ver- .(fMfat tliiaft tlhe cQiilVl liad ojeld from the effects of buirnss, tlheire baiug I](0 evidence lio shtiw liBnw they TV^rt- receh-e<l. A CHARITY BALIi.-—jn celebration of St. Patrick's Day. a charity ball held at the Guild Hall 'on Tuesday night, and was well patronised. The room had been pret- tily decorated for the occasion, the curtains having been kindly lent by Messrs Picrce and Williams, of the Golden Goat. By kind permission of Captain and Adjutant Cooper, the band of the 4th Battalion Royal Welch Fusiliers, under the leadership of Band- master Sullivan, supplied the music. The | supper was supplied by Mr Humphrey Angel. iSergt. -Instructor J. Tomkins, Mus- ketry Sergt.-Instructor .1. Llaherty, and Colour-Sergt. G. Roberts acted as masters of the ceremonies, Mr T. O. Morgan and Mr S. W. Parnham being the stewards, while the secretarial duties were efficiently carried out bv Mr Chutes J. Kennv. VOLUNTEER LONG SERVICE MEDALS.—On Wednesday, Major Rees, Sergt. Markham, and Baud-Sergt. Parry, of the Rifles, and Corporals Ellis Pariy and Richard Hughes, together with Gunner W. Williams, of the Artillery, were decorated at Chester with the long service medals, having served 20 years. On their return home, the local volunteer corps, headed by their respective bands, met them at the railway station and gave the medalists a warm and cordial reception. Marching through the streets to the music of the bands, the six- decorated volunteers were re- ceived with enthusiasm on all hands. A halt was mads at Castle-square, where Major 'lees briefly addressed the men, the volun- eers subsequently disbanding after giving ?arfrr cheers to their comrades. FAILURE OF A BUTCHER.—Thomas Williams, butcher, 73, Pool-street, has filed petition. The liabilities amount to £10. 18s. 6d., and the assets to £10 10s., leavix, a deficiency of £98 8s. 6d. The debtoia^rj-|mtes his failure to "bad trade and pl.mrc of creditors." The Official '.iiocoivoi-tafces that tlii b. ivkrupt coinaicnced business v,out throe and a half years and previous to that he carried on a farm I called Bontnewydd. He appeared to have known for three years or more that he WI\' insolvent, and stated that he had since thei I r only contracted small debts, hoping that his business would improve and he would be able to pay them. He had drawn from his business about JS52 per annum for household and personal expenses. There are 28 un- secured creditors, and with the exception of one none of the debts exceed £10. PRESENTATION.—On Wednesday, Mrs Williams, 44, Pool-street, invited the women associated with Shiloh Bach Mothers' Meet- ing to a sulwtantial tea, in celebration of her daughter's marriage, which had taken place the previous week. After tea, Mr Norman Davies was voted to the chair, the most interesting portion of the proceedings being a presentation to Mrs Williams's daughter on the occasion of her marriage. The presentation, which had been Bub- scribed to exclusively by the women at- tending the mothers' meeting, took the form of a. beautiful papier mache tea caddy. The oldest member of the meeting, Mrs Ellen Ann Hughes, 1, Clark-streot, was deputed to make the presentation. She expressed a wish that Dr and Mrs Williams, of Bar- mouth, might long be spared to use the con- tend of the caddv. Mrs Williams having spoken a few words on behalf of her daughter, the Rev E. Jones thanked the women, on her behalf, for the present, which showed how grateful they were to Mrs Williams for her great labour in attending Shiloh Bach weekly since 1879. By presenting Mrs: Dr Williams they also showed their gratitude to her mother. The Rev Gwynedd Roberts also addressed the meeting. OOiULViXY MAGISTRATES' COURT.— On Saltmudlay, before J. Menzies, Esq. (chadr- moo,), D. P. Wdrjiiiims, Bsq., J. Robiiisioin, Ðsq., J. W. Jones, Esq., J. O. Hughes, Esq., Jobn Hughes, Esq., and R. Roberts, IDsq., five young quail;ymein, haiOSng from Hiajirug, named J. Ritchftrdj Wi'Mlaarm, R. .loihrni Gxiffildhi, O. Danidl Jtxntis, Elasous Robetrtts, and. RJchaird Wi'l'iiums, weafc cfhairgeid wiiltih umJ'alwfuiAliy aaijd mdifcimi#y- throwing down ceitbaiiln gates, tflie propexfty of Mr J. E. GPj.elaves (itihe LoAl^ietitecilaintt) anidl I/ieut.. wanlerail Rf>wl)aaildls, on tlhe 9th intfc.—Air H. Lloyd-Carter (Messrs Barber and Co.) pro- secuted on behattf of the polllioei, whJle Mr Rliclhiairdi Roberts appeared for the first tihjie»e ntaaned defemidhmlffis.—The bench fined Rioiberts and Rjclhard Wiiliihims 40s., induding coste, but the cr.se agjaiiin«*t the cflier defen'dtaints was diii^mtRisieidl.—The C'ha.iiiim^wt, on behalf of the oelOlclh chlaimetaimed tihe offence as a most serious 0Ilte., as lit miirfit ,Jledd.: tlo senitous oarasequeaiiees, esjieciaRy in the mijgM time. If the defendant apj>eaV'e<l before them again, they would -woli have, the option of pay- ing ai fine, but would be sent to a term of ill11- pn'Ssonimenit iin case of conviotiitoffii. They were d'efcefrinS/hed' to put a st.top to such a. pro- ceed/fclg. Ficxr keeping a (fag without a Heenfse J dh1 WiDiamiS, Bryngwyn, Llianirug, and H. D. Bfleiy WiBialms, ^(ndO'wyn, LOian- rug, were eadh fined Is. and oosfcs.

COLWVN BAY. ST. JOHN'S AMBULANCE ASSOCIA- TION.—The distributions of certificates and medallions to the members of the Ambulance Class took place at the Public Hall on Wed- nesday afternoon, Surgeon-Major G. A. Hutton (chief examiner to the Association) performing the function. Mr A. O. Walker occupied the chair. A demonstration in Tendering "first aid" was afterwards given by the members. The certificates and medal- lions were awarded as follows:—Medallions —Ladies first aid Mrs Waterhouse, Mrs Crump, Miss Wood, Miss Callen, Miss Strane, Miss Mason, Miss Moss, Miss Lucy Porter, Miss Louie Everstt, Miss Clinton, Miss Martha Williams. Certincates Miss L. Jones, Miss Irene Jones, Miss Osborne, Miss Watts, Miss M. E. Evans, Miss Lam- bert. Certificates (men's first aid) Messrs Thomas Scofield, F. Henderson, R. Roberts, Pclice-sergeant R. H. Jones, Police-con- stable Andrew Roberts, T. O. Roberts, J. P. Harris, J. Parker, W. P. Turner, T E. Hutchins, Ernest Hutchins, F. Nunn, T. J. Hughes, John Wynne. The police officers were warmly applauded when they appeared upon the platform. The secretaries' report showed that an ambulance corps will be formed at Colwyn Bay.

CONWAY. SETTLED.—The action heard at the last Conway County Court, in which the High- Sheriff of Carnarvonshire was sued for damages for alleged negligence in affecting a distraint on a farm near Roewen. and in which his Honour Sir Horatio Lloyd reserved judgment. has been settled on terms ar- ranged, each party paving his own costs. SCHOOL 'BOARD ELECTION. — The polling proceeded briskly on Saturday with the following result:—Mrs fincham, 557; Councillor Dr iPrichard (mayor), 522; Coun- cillor Dr Morgan, 516 Councillor Humphrey Lewis (deputy mayor), 493 the Rev Owen Evans, 447; and the Rev William Edwards, 422. The first five were elected. Mi's Fincham, the Mayor, and the Deputy-Mayor are the Church candidates.

DENBIGH- A NEW COMMISSIONER —The Lord- Chancellor has appointed Mr A. Foulkes Roberts, solicitor, a commissioner for the administration of oaths.

DOt^ELLEY. AMBULANCE.—Dr Hugh Jones, Caer- ffynnon, has been elected honorary life mem- ber of the St. John's Ambulance Association, London, in recognition of his services as lec- turer of the classes at Dolgellev. THE HIGHf SttJElSEFF. —Mr :S. Leigh Taylor, on Tuesday, at the Dolgelley sessions, took the declaration of office as High-Sheriff of the county of Merioneth. Mr Taylor has appointed the Rev F. P. Watkin Davies, M.A., vicar of Llanfachreth, as his chaplain, and Mr John Charles Hughes, solicitor, Dol- gelley, as his Under-Sheriff. INQUEST.—An inquest was held at Bcrth- lwvd Farmhouse on Tuesday by Mr W. R Davies, the county coroner, and a jury, touching the death of Margaret Ellen Pugh, aged twenty-five yeais, domestic and farm servant.—Dr John Jones stated he was called and attended at Berthlwyd, but he found deceased dead. Witness recollected the de- ceased at the workhouse, where he acted as assistant medical officer. Examined the body on Sunday evening, and that day in com- pany with Dr Edward Jones. In his opinion the cause of death was heart disease and dropsy. The body appeared well nourished, and there were no signs of starvation or neglect.—Dr E. Jones corroborated.—Ver- dict was brought in accordance with the medical evidence.

FESTINIOG. A FAILURE.—There has been filed at the official receiver's offices, Chester, the petition of Robert William Jones, quarry- man, of Uwclilaw'rffynnon, Blaenau Festin- iog. The gross liabilities are expected to rank at £129 8s 4d, whilst a. deiiciency of £1.9 5s lOd is shown. The debtor states his causes of failure to be "small wages, large family, and illness." The debtor had sold his furniture for jElO to raise funds to file his petition. J401HOOL BOAiRiD ELECTION. — The > 13 osnfcflHwltes for tlhe noine suait/j upon the boaitfd were buisy t^jinougliouit last week educat- ing tlheir ooiMi'tuenlis haw to vote. The el'eiitlion. was fouglhtt on. denominational lines, tJhe Ca'l'vij life tic Metihml'Ms, as the strongest ne'lu^ous bodly, hiavrnig sue men in the field. The Ctoingregwj' ii'civ1 brouglht forward two oanldftJaltos officially> w^irfle two others (one beiing a hi) 1 v) oaime out ais independ'ent can- didates. The Church candidate was the Rev D. B.<dhaiids, viJaair of Bkeiia-u, and the Wetsi'quans and tihe Bapijfe'ls had each a can- di&Il^te. Oc<ifcfld)era;bJe exoftament prevailed ilhrouglitoait t!he ii'ajgililboua^iood, and jKinty feeTjng ran vepv high in some quarters. As aN tilt: quiairariles siticp- morkdng at midday on HiaStJiiltrl'jiiys, anld as the poll did not open till 12, there was a oonlWnuaT Rtn'eairn of voters gfolinig to the five poillMng stations during the aiffcernolcni. Mr Thamss Roberts, siolicdltor (re- tuirn'i'iig officer), with a large sli'aff of assist- ants, commenced countinig the votes of the neatrestb bodths imimediiately after eight, but ns the d:fTerent »lit:or.? were scattered over an Sofa of about 10 miles the result was not maide known tffitt 12.45 on SunicHay morning, as follows: —R. D. Evans, 3,303; E. P. Jones, 2,337; Humphrey Roberts. 1,997; Baauy, 1,989; Ri'tehards, 1,950: WM-afms, 1,825; W. W. Jcmes, 1,715; Dr Jones, 1,579; OadhvtallMir Rulberlte, 1,524; Owan Jonas, 676; D. Darvtas, 541; Mary Mor- gan, 214; E. H. JoraaltJtoan, 183.

FLINT. THE MAGISTRATES AND STREET LOUNGERS.—On Monday, before the Mayor and other magistrates, a labourer named John Fox was chargedr with assault- ing P.C. faafe on the previous Saturday, and for drunkenness. The officer while moving some people off the footpath touched the prisoner on the leg with his stick, when the prisoner refused to obey him, and ulti- mately hit him in the mouth. The officer had great difficulty in handcuffing prisoner and taking lam to the lockup. The Mayor said there were a lot of young fellows who 1 made a. practice of standing round the street corners, and making insulting remarks to people. It must be done away with. The police must be supported in fheir duty. Since the depression commenced in Flint, he had taken a great deal of trouble getting money and otherwise, and it was a scandalous shame that young men should spend their money getting drunk and abusing the officers.— Fined 20s, or fourteen days. COUNTY COURT.—On Friday, before Judge Sir Horatio Lloyd, John Eames, farmer, Waenysballs, near Flint, brought an action against David Mather, Mold, to re- cover £11, 10s damages for the defendant ¡ having converted to his own use a heifer belonging to Itlhe plaintiff. Mr T. W. I Hughes (Flint) was for the plaintiff, and Mr F. Turner (Chester) for the defendant. In June, last year, the plaintiff sent two heifers and a bull to graze on Mr W. Daviess Cheshire farm near Northop. In September he found that one of his heifers was missing, and on inquiry he learnt that the defendant had taken it, leaving in its place a heifer of inferior quality, which belonged to him. The plaintiff was certain that the heifer left behind was not his it was not nearly such a fine animal. For the defence it was sub- mitted that. the heifer in question belonged to the defendant, and that the one left in the field belonged to the plaintiff. After much conflicting evidence his Honour gave judg- ment for the plaintiff -for £10 10s, with costs.

HOLIYHEAD. The attention of the public is invited tlo the enormous stock of Easter cards at moderate prices which J. G. Hughes, bookseller, Mar- ket-street, has now on view.—Advt. NO LICENSE FOR HAWKING.—At the Holvhead 'Police Court, before T. Forcer Ev: s, Esq., and Dr Roland Williams, on Mo lay, P.C. J. M. Rowlands charged Owen Williams, of Cardiff, for hawking without a license. Williams was sent to gaol for seven days. SEVEN DAYS FOR BEGGING. — On Thiuitediay, before W. H. Edwards, Esq., P.C. J. M. RortVlhridis charged James Murpliy, Newry, Ireland; and John Francis King, Wet-t WXtlton, Yorkshire, with begging on the prereuotis day. Afbar hep/.ang the evidence ( bodh: pr.fiscni.effls were sentenced to yeven days' hatred labour. TOO MANY TRAMPS.—On Monday, at a special police court, before T. F. Evans, Esq., and Dr Roland Williams, P.C. J. M. Rowlands charged Thomas Harrison, of Bris- tol, with begging. The magistrates re- marked that far too many tramps were knock- ing round. Harrison was sent to gaol for seven days. FOUNDERING OF A SCHOONER.— On Thunskl/ay, the sohoonsr, "Jane," of Bel- fflrt, bound to Newport, Mon., with a cargo of stomas, put :Jr¡Ii.!o Hiuliyfheed wiwdbound. The same eveiing she left HolMhead, and when off Pert Griffith she mdlssed stays, ,wid went alsiliore cjose to thei Lifeboat SfcaMoai at tihiatt place. II1 e crew launched ttheir btxu-s, ajltd got ashore safeily. The sihip became a to!!J<ill wreick, sinking shortly sifitervvi^ds. The man wenlfc to the Saifflors' Hkjcn-e, where tlheir wamts were attended to. MAY DAY (PROCESISOOON. —A meeting of those interested in the May Day proces- sion was held at the Public Coffee House on Monday evening. The matter under con- sideration was the best means of carrying out the procession this year. A number of addi- tional attractions were suggested, and it is hoped that this year the day will be ob- served as a general gala day. Mr William Griffith, Druid House, is the chairman, and Mr T. G. Hughes, Castle House, hon. secre- tary, and from the interest manifested by the officers and committee in the past, sue- cess is confidently expected on this occasion. A BLUEJAOKET AND THE POLICE. —Otn FnMiiy, at a special pdiee court, be- fotfet .1. M. Pritidhard, Esq. (chairman), and' Uft Rofl&n'tdl AWDijaims,, TiioriTas Gosling, a blue- jacket of the H.M. tender MJI'rgairet," was ohatrigefcU with asmnlbimg hhe pol'ce in the exeüUtm of tJhefilr dum".—'P.O. Hugh Thomas F;<¡iJd; tlhwt hiei went tio the J- eatftiem' Inn in seairdhi of three bluej .tckets of the ntain-of- •war, who had bitoken their leave. He found Peiter Mwgtan, onle of the men, and tthe de- fenklaaift intei'd'e. Defendboit stlnuck him several ■fiim-eN r.lbout the body, and hit him with a decanter (which was1 produced) aboult the j face atiid niosfe,, wh'idh aaiused: It to bleed. De- fendant was under the influence of drink, and j wrjs locked up by him for assauCUi.ng the jnoilice. — P.C. Rixihaird Thoma. gave oor- :whoru¡t,¡ve< ev.Vleiboe.—-Thie irKiii'strattitjs im- pots-eld a fine of SR., ilndlluidling odstvS. NT»NCONF(jRMin Y VEHSCS DEVOUT- NESS.—On Wednesday oveming last, in the lecture lwile of the Hyfrydie Church, a. snb- jt-Ct w'hiich could not faafl to be of urealt iki- tarest IW8/s dlis^u:ssed. The affirmative svlie was opened by )1];, R. WtTMwi'fS, on the ques- ti-.nj, "Are the N-craicoiitforiinisits defii.ie«i</ iJi 1 re'dgiikms dltivot;on ?" Mr Willliam Jones, Steciim Mills, took the negative side. The fo-llowilng took part, in the debate :—Messrs Itichattd MIorr;«, R..Jones, T. H. Piitehard, K. R. R. H. WiHiMiis, William Jones (L mgfuwl Tcil-tace), Wii'i'ai i Owen, I'oi-.Jid Joiiiies, M'eazer W^liiauis, Jfis Pritchard, a'ilK1: Alderman W. R. Joiies. On the Rev JoHin- Hughes (jxresident) subuiutt-ing the subject undeir diteeiwsdwi io the vote. it wate foun. 1 that a large maijorrt were of rimoa that N^.iiicicci'formity w.s no: deficiert in this aiespet^. TWe att-eaidj.nce was ex- c0¡1)t,il nallv larire. YOUNG PEOPLE'S SOCIETY.—In con- nection with the Young People's Society of Christian Endeavour of the English Presby- terian Church, a social evening was held on Friday. Mr John Moreton Priehard, bar- rister, gave the young people and their friends a very excellent supper, which was much enjoyed. The Rev John Hughes pre- sided at the "social, when a deal of sing- ing was indulged in, the Misses Fletcher and Katie Roberts proving efficient accompanists. Votes of sympathy were passed with the two vice-presidents, who were unable to be present in consequence of illness. — Mrs Fraser Williams, in a very amusing speech, proposed a cordial vote of thanks to Mr Prichard for his kindness in providing such a sumptuous spread.—This was seconded by Miss Mary Emily Roberts, and on being sub- mitted to the meeting was carried with applause. A COMPETITIVE CONCERT was held at the Town Hall on Tuesday evening. The concert was promoted by the Welsh Baptists of Hebron," Kingsland Chapel, and was conducted by Machraetli Mon," of Llan. fachraeth. Mr D. T. Edwards, of Carnar- von, was the adjudicator in the musical and vocal renderings. Miss Roberts, London- road, presided at the instrument. Mr D. Jones (Alawydd Menai) sang a number of solos with very pleasing effect, and was warmly applauded. In connection with the chief choral competition for the best render- ing of an anthem by a choir not exceeding 40 voices, only one choir competed. The prize of £3 3s. and a baton to the conductor was awarded to Mr Hugh Jones, Kingsland. A number of small awards were made for singing, compositions, reciting, and works of art, together with shorthand. The attend- ance was good notwithstanding the unpropi- tious state of the weather. A vote of thanks was accorded to all those who had manifested an interest in the concert, including the adjudicators, and others. DEATH AND FUNERAL OF MRS FRANCIS OWEN.—-We havo this week the painful duty of recording the death of Mra Francis Owen, Newry-street, of this town, which occurred on Wednesday, the 13th inst., at the age of 72 years. The inter- ment took place on Saturday afternoon at the Maeshyfryd Cemetery, the burial service being read by the Revs Robert Price, B.A., and James Jones. The coffin was of polished oak, with massive brass mountings, sup- plied by Mr John Williams, Newry-street. The chief mourners were Mr E. Owen, super- visor, Inland Revenue, Newport, Mon. Mr William Owen, 45, Newry-street (sons); Mr Hugh and Master George Owen (grandsons), Mr William Jones, 52, London-road; Messrs John Owen and William Jones, 52 London- road Mr John Jones, Edinboro' Castle Inn, and others. The coffin was eovered with beautiful wreathes sent by the following rela- tives and friends —Mr and Mrs W. Owen and family, 45, Newry-street; Mrs Edwards, Rose Mount; Mrs Captain Roche, Hibernia Terrace; Mrs Captain Lewis, Fron Hyfryd and numerous others. DISTRJICT NURSE FUND.—MI* Bin- ney, the hon. treasurer of the above fund, w||s iinrvuitiei'd! an board H.M.S. "Colossus" on Saturday aifteulnooai to receive a most welcome uiddiifciioini to the fund for nursing the fick poor of Hdyheaklu The two very enjoyable ein- tertai'nimecits gitvieoi at the Town- Hall by the foffipara end men of H.M.S. "Colossus'' reiajijsiti:l tire sum of JB55 Is. 4d., aft-et all expenses were pa4d. and this amount was presented to Mrs Biniuey by Commander Berkeley, R.N., Mr Pettyjohns, Chief- qiiarilcrrnaisteT Mr Giiberrt, engine room arti- ficer, and! the sergeant-major of marines. Captain Binney, on behalf of Mrs Binney, thanked the officers and men most warmly for the great trouble they had taken to make the entertainment such a brilliant success, and all who know the great need of a dis- trict nurse in Holyhead will be deeply giate- ful to them for the generous way in which they have come forward to take their share in the work of alleviating the sufferings of those around them. All thanks are due to Stafl'-surgeon SS. Keays, R.N., and Mrs Keays for the great interest they took in the arrangements for the entertainments which I were brought to such a successful issue. DEATH OF A FORMER RESIDENT.— Thais week we itecoini the d'eaitfh of MIPS M. J. Hughes, Treorky, South Wales. Mrs Hugfheis wffi be better known loeaily as a aWbtlr ,BO Mr WkrJji:i|m Tiikmias, Mei<d!dyn. Three or four years a<go the dle-ceaS-exT was a t-llewiaaVliess on boti.rd the Royal Mail steamers tdiukilg befcwean H/jyhead and Kimgtttloiwn in which capacity she was much respected by t!he arews aIM passengers a/E-ke. Having m.auti ed, she iw-eunt to restMe with her husband at tihe aibova^mtoitikcnieid pifcee. She diekl on Klve 8bhi iiilst., someWhlalt sitflidenly, havling onlly been ?1 for the brief period of three fcHays. The fim-eirtal cortege ?eft- Merdklyn on WedjRraidniv afteutnoon at two o'eiock, and proceeded' to KinlgsQankl (C.M.) Clhapel, when the Rev RMiialrd L'k>vd conducted the ser- jti'ce. Tlife semce over, the funeral proces- sion re-^taiiltefi fn:i Sit. Setriol's chiirchyiaavl, a san'iice bti'ng qonkluioted at the graive<side by tihe Re^is .Jo/hin Hughes aind R. Mc»rgr:n Jones, M.A. This jintjuressiive service was! bwughlo to a. conclte^oni by the saingiilng of a Welsh hymn, ",11,11 was fpeoiaNy appropriate for the mournful xDcoas^jn. The dece«se<l w-s 37 yenrs of age, and' as athe was weli kn^wn in the najglhibouolhiodd. her funeral was dairge'.y a)tiDe'nded'. A ntuimber of beautiful wMaftl'hes were seint by frienkfe. Mr Will a in Wifitililaaiis, TIM-yT-eflall ct?jilriwl out the funeral M iratnlgeimeniB mOslfc safti'sfao^'riry. APPOINTMENT OF SURVEYOR AND INSPECTOR OF NULSANCES. —On Tues- day evening an adjourned meeting of the urban district council was held. The follow- ing were present: —3>r Roland Williams (chairman), Messrs Jos. Hall, Robert Roberts, Griffith Jones, W. S. Owen, Joseph Evans, T. Forcer Evans, .T.P., T. R. Jones, R. J. Jones, David Williams, William Jones, John Thomas, R. Mon Williams, John Owen, Dr Fox-Russell, Rev R. Price, B.A., Messrs J. LI. Griffith (clerk), and Rees LI. Davies (surveyor).—In considering the 49 applica- tions received for the office of surveyor and inspector of nuisances, Mr Joseph Evans moved that they deal only with those whose salary would not exceed £110 per annum. The motion found no seconder. The names were gone through as on the list, and 15 names were retained, the great majority of whom were retained in consequence of Mr J. Evans having moved, and Mr R. Mon Williams seconded, a resolution that all under B100 per annum should be retained. Finally, only two names were voted on. The chair- man said that the whole affair was a perfectj farce. It was a great pity that the council had not decided to put the advertisement in a local shop window as only men from the town seemed eligible for the position. If only Welshmen were to be appointed it would have been wiser to have said so in the advertisement, and then a great deal of trouble, if n i" expense, would have been avoided by the majority of the candidates.— Mr Owen Hughes said that in the absence of the vice-chairman (Mr John Roberts) in con- sequence of a severe cold, he had pleasure in moving the appointment of Mr H. Lewis, Gorswen. Mr Lewis had promised to qualify j within six months. All the members had seen his qualifications, which speak highly of his knowledge of the building trade, sani- tation, and drainage. He was a man of vast experience, and ,well suited for the work, and he moved, therefore, with pleasure, that he be appointed at a salary of £:10 per year. This was seconded by Mr Robert Roberts. —Mr William Jones moved that Mr Robert Morris, Millbank, should be appointed. This found a seconder in Mr Jos. Evans.—On the names being submitted to the meeting. Mr Lewis received 12 votes and Mr Morris four. —The Chairman declined to vote for either of the candidates. Mr H. Lewis's name was again put to the council, and his appointment was confirmed by the unanimous vote of the assembly.

HOLYWELL CONFIRMATION SERVICE.—On Sun. diay morning the BisShop of St. Asaph held' a conifii'mtaltdbn serv»Ve at Holywell Parish Chiurdh, when 70 candMrvtes wore presented. SANITARY CONDITION OF THE L NiON.—Dr WlU'teims has issued his annual report for fcho yeair 1894, from which It afptp'-diiils tihialt. the number d biniihs during tihe year was 408, giving a birth rate of 28.4 per 1,000. The daaitflis numbered 291, be- ing 70 fewer thaw in the pirevilous year, and civr'lng ai daafc'h rate, of 20.3 per 1,000. There were 15 dUi^/hs from zymotic disease, or at Hie rate of 1.04 per 1,000, and 11 eases were notified of inlfaAibuU <li.sfa.sie. With regard •to the waiter supply of tihe dfMtrk-t-, Dr Wiil- illims a'eglatfdis "ltaI. saltoiwfaction the much inspmvekl' supply of water to Bagillc. With negiaui to tihe lower part of the district, he is df opinion tliiait; it can never be effeetivetiy dramW untt/il an ou'tCelt into the estuary of tfhe Dee is provided.

LLANDUDNO. THE FUTURE LIFE.—A series of ser- mons on the future life was begun last Sun- day at St. John's English Wesleyan Chapel, by the Rev W. Briscombe. AN ADDRESS on the improvement of the mind was delivered on Monday evening to the members of the C.M. Debating and Literary Society at the Gloddaeth-street Chapel, by the Rev Thomas Jones.—Mr W. H. Jones Eiynymor, occupied the chair. LIFEBOAT BRANCH.—Dr Bold Wil- liams (chairman) presided at the annual meet- ing on Friday night. The hon. secretary (the Rev. J. Raymond) read a report showing the total receipts to be £187 4s. lid., a slight increase upon 1893. After paying ex- penses R50 had been forwarded to the parent institution, and there was a balance of JS25 6s. 3d. in the bank. Four lives had been rescued by Sunlight," No. 1 boat during the year, and the district inspector's report as to the crew, etc., was most satisfactory. I The committee and officers were re-elected.

ANNUAL VESTRY. At the annual parish vestry held on Satur- day, the Rev J. Morgan (rector) presiding, a letter was read from the Local Government Board desiring the observations of the vestry with regard to the application of the Urban District Council to take over all the powers at present exercised by the vestry, more par- ticularly the appointment of overseer*.—M- John Jones (chairman of the council) said I he did net think it would be etiquette for them to propose a resolution in opposition to the application of the district council, where the subject was fully discussed, and the can- didates at the election were pledged to sup- port the change. The council represented the whole town, whereas the vestry only did so in a limited sense. The change was act- ing up to the principle of the Local Govern- ment Act, and a step in the right direction. —Mr E. Turner said that courtesy was out of the question, as the council had not the courtesy to get the opinion of the vestry on the subject. He thought the council had quite enough to do already. He challenged them to find a town where the duties of the overseers were better carried out than in Llandudno.—Mr Caraher said that every rate- payer could come there and appoint over- seers, but could not go to the council.—Mr J. Jones replied that the ratepayers did not attend. That meeting could not be called a representative one. He had only quite acci- dentally heard of it. But if the ratepayers knew that the overseer question was to be discussed, there would have been a crowd present. The council was thoroughly repre- sentative, and would appoint the overseers.— Mr Turner And that is what we don't want. It would revert to nothing else but a piece of officialism. We want men who under- stand the valuation of property.—Mr S. Dunphy did not agree with the assessment being in the hands of the council, as it would be if they appointed the overseers, and there would be all sorts of wire-pulling.— Mr J. Jones We probably should not ap- point overseers from the council.—Mr S. Dunphy We have no guarantee of that.— Mr Jones added that he did not think the council could dismiss Mr Bellis, the assistant overseer.—!Mr Bellis Oh. ves. thev can, as assistant overseer; but as poor-rate collector I am appointed for life.—Councillor John Owen thought unfair insinuations had been made against the council.—Mr J. Jones said it would make them look ridiculous to pass a resolution to oppose the council, be- cause the council would show the Local Government Board what a small meeting it was.—Mr Turner rose to order. They had no right to be told they were ridiculous (lausrhter).—Mr J. Jones The council will go its way in spite of what is dene here. I propose that we endorse the application of the council.—(Mr John Owen seconded.—Mr S. Dunphy moved an amendment that the vestry desire the Local Government Board to allow it to retain all its powers. If the power went to the council there would be a general rising of the assessments. The council were going to have a poll on the tramway ques- tion. The vestry matter was of greater im- portance. Why did not the council ask the ratepayers to express an opinion on it ?—Mr Owen They did 18 candidates in the South Ward pledged themselves to it.—Mr Caraher seconded the amendment.—Two voted for the resolution and 1C for Mr Dunphy's amendment.—Mr J. Jones moved that they send the Local Government Board the total number present and the number who voted at the meeting.—Mr .J. Owen seconded, but it was lost.—The following were nominated as overseers for the ensuing vear: -<Messrs, T. Owen, E. Jones, H. Tomkinson, S. Dunphy, and E. Turner.—Mr Bellis was sorry he must ask for a larger rate than last year, as there was £ 200 deficiency. Thev would want 8d. for poor rate, 6d. for county rate. and 4d. for school board.—In reply to Mr J. Jones. Mr Bellis said there was not £3 of last year's rate uncollected, and the ratable value had increased bv £1,000 during the year.—A rate of Is. 6d. in the pound; was made. The Llanrhos Vestry was also held, the Vicar (the Rev F. G. Jones) presiding, and a resolution was unanimously passed against transferrin? their powers to the council.

I-T..ANDDBINIOL EN. PLOUGHING MATCH.—By tihe courtesy of Mr Lioftfd Hughes, this annuad event came Qff oit Sla'tjuiiday at G'la-sgoerl, Llanddeinibien, anld c £ ibiiaeted a large number of en/tries. Tlhe judges were Mo-. s 'is H. Owen. Lledwigtan, Anglesey; O. Jones, Mrtdrn'n, Baragor: and L. Jones, Llywon, Anglesey. The fo £ Lowing weafe t'he resuQts :—Fitst-cfeefe ploughing 1, J. Thomas, Xiwbwich, Pentir, Bangor; 2, R. Roberts, Ty Mawr, Llanddeiniolen; 3, 0. Jonos rias-y-Bryn, Carnarvon; 4. H. Jones, Aberffraw, Anglesey. Second-class: 1, E. Jones, Gelli, Llanddeiniolen; 2, E. Williams, Minffordd, Llansadwrn, Anglesey. Best tmtm 1. H. Parry, Glanrafon lugMy commended. Messrs G. W. Duff Assh-eton SmiMi. Vi.ynij'I Park S. Jones, Glan Dinor- wLc R. Roberts, Ty Mawr, and a teaim from Plias Ti ion. L^-anrug.

LLANFAIR-V N NGHORNWY. THE LIVING of Llanfair-yn-Ngh ornwy, vacant through the death of the Rev H. L. Pryce, has been offered by the Bishop of Bangor to the Rev R. Foulkes Jones, Minor Canon of Bangor Cathedral, and accepted. The net value of the living is £224, with 60 acres of glebe and a house, subject to a deduction of £100 for a curate's stipend.

MOLD. OONFIRML4TION.—The Bishop of St Asajph heCkl a confirmation at Meld Parish Church on Saituidtay mtornting, when 29 famtile ankl 14 mal'e œndidh.tes were pre- 1 stn/bed'. BURNING FATALITY.—On Saturday mjo miing, at Myimki!iis»a, Ann Hep wool, mjo miing, at Myimki!iis»a, Ann Hep wool, Uged 12, died' from Lnjimfci* by fire which she swrftiained O.;l the previous evening. She was siDOing alone in the house reai&jg a new.- paper by the aM of a candle. The p.tper caught- fire, and the girl was socn enveloped .1 in flames, WHècJl her inothei, who was in a neighbour's house, arrived too late to ex- tinguisli. ALLEGED EMBEZZLEMENT. — On Monday morning, before H. St. John Raikes, Esq., Michael Mclutyre, farm labourer, was charged under a warrant with embezzlement. James Doyle, the prosecutor, gave evidence to the effect t.hat on the 25th of February lie gave the prisoner instructions to take a mule and cart and sell earthenware to the value of £2 8s. The prisoner went to New- market, sold the crockery, and decamped with the proceeds. Mr Raikes said the prisoner w an Id lie committed for trial to the quarte:' sessions, charged with larceny as a bailee, and that his own bail (B5) would be accepted for his appearance.

PENMAENMAWR. BRITISH SCHOOL^.—A purse of gold has been presented by Mi's C. H. Darbishire. on behalf of the managers, teachers, and parents, to Mr Watson Ogden, late head master of the Penmaenmnwr British Schools In doing so Mi's Darbishire referred to the high position the school had attained, and especially to the large l'nnber of scholarships gained by the pux.ils at these schools during the seven YCdr: Mr Ogden had charge ot them.

PENRHYNDEUDRAETH. EVENING SCHOOL. — The Penrhyn eveninig schülalrS on Tuesday night were en- tertained) to dinner and' rewarded) wflth prizes by Mr and1 Mrs Osmond' Wi'i'Jams at their residence, Deudraeth Castle. This annua" treat iI. lo-oktvl forward to with much interest, and helps mateiila/lly to renidler the uighit school's here successful' and populWr.

PORTMADOC. OUR POLICE FORCE. — Sergeant Roberts was smitten by influenza a week ago, and confined to his bed. P.C. Rowlands was the only police officer left in charge of the whole town. THE: AFFAIRS OF MR WILLIAM HUMPHREYS.—At the County Court office on Friday, before Mr Thomas Jones, regis- trar, a receiving order was made on the peti- tion of Mr Henry Roberts, auctioneer, against the estate of William Humphreys, farmer, Aberkin, who is believed to have left the country. DEATH OF MRS ROBERTS, QUARRY- MAN'S ARMS. — On Monday last Mrs Roberts. Quarryman's Arms Inn, High- street, died. She suffered from bronchitis. and influenza. Deceased was a model pub- lic-house keeper, and during the many years she kept the house we do not remember of any charge being brought against her under the licencing Inws. Mrs Roberts was of a kindly, pleasant disposition. MORE COUNCILLORS.—The number of urban district councillors having been in- creased from nine to 17, an effort is being made to avoid a contest in the election of the new members. A feeling exists that the out-districts should be represented on the council, and arrangements were made at a meeting on Saturday evening, called by Mr J. Davies, whereby the out-districts should nominate their candidates for approval at another meeting held further on. If these arrangements were not carried out, it was feared that Portmadoc would swamp all the representation. THE LIBERAL CLUB. — The wlnllaj meeitilnig of the Liberal Club was held latft week, when the siatemeait of accounts was -lom read. OotnsiHeaSmg that there were special imyimente Last year, the financial position "of the club was very satisfactory. The follow- ing were eJeot-ed. officers :—Mvss-io C. E. Baeelse (dhaiirman), Captain Morris Jones (viCe-dl]" i rn ifm "1. R. WiUiittms, J. Davies, J. Jones, Wirvsgan Slate Company E. H. Hugtfies, J. E. Hugfhes, R. Evans Jones, L. FieOden, Griffith J. Owan, H. Hugfhes (Clntafpel-frtreiet), T. Moi«:is. Ca,pt. G. DedwMi, D. T. Roberts, J. Jones (Garth), and John W illiams, committee J. R. Priehard, treafcurier; and John Jotnes, Club Rooms, aicfliiing secretary ™iwl librarian. The election of hion. seoreteiy was defomii INDUCTION SERVICES. —The recentlv- appointed pastor of the newly-formed Eng- iish Presbyterian Church, the Rev D. E. Jenhins, lately of Llanbadarn, was formally inducted into the pastorate, last "W ednesday afternoon. The previous evening, the Revs Dr J. Cynddylan Jones and Richard Hughes, B.A., Aberystwyth, preached in Welsh and English, at the Tahernacl Chapel, Dr Cyn- j ddylan Jones preaching in English on Wed- nesday evening. At the induction service, Mr Robert Rowlands, J.P., presided. The Rev John Owen, M.A., went through the preliminary offices. The chairman welcomed the delegates from Llevn and Eifionydd and Aorth Cardiganshire Monthly Meetings, and Dr Cynddylan Jones, the moderator of the South Wales Association. Mr D. Jenkins, MB., Aberystwyth, one of the delegates, and the Rev Richard Hughes, B.A., Aber- ystwyth, another of the delegates, spoke on behalf of the Cardiganshire Monthly Meet- ing, commending the young pastor to the new church. Dr Cynddylan Jones also spoke. The Rev John Owen, M.A.. represented the Eiflonvdd Monthly Meeting. Mr Robyns Owen, the other delegate, sent word regret- ting his inability to be present. Addresses were given by the Revs J. J. Roberts (Iolo Caernarfon), Thomas Owen, and W. J. Xicholson (I.). Mr Robert. Roberts, Bank, gave a short history of the cause. Strangers were entertained to a good tea at the School- room.

PRESTATYN. TEACHERS' ASSOCIATION.- The h. monthly meeting of the Rhyl and Hoivwol Teachers' AsscciaRtm wais heQd on Satur- day. — Mr Jones (president), Newmtaikei, occupied the char.—It was stated that the (Secretary had forwarded tihe resolution paastid by tihe assKx:ia)tslon to the Flintshire Oauntv Council otwk'jrmmg the action of that body all jgn« iring the assocWJr'OTi's nominees for Idlie governing body of the intteiim.edka.t3e Bdhodjs, but no rerpiy had been ifceived. A generall fceffing was expressed' that the associa- tion should telke steps to get their communicr)-- ffions pnoperly trenteld by Ohe County CuunoJ. —It was unanimously decided to m-jminaie Mr H. A. Tilby, of Rfliyl, as district repre- senltetiK-e for North Walles on The executive of the Naltt'o:nf.3 Ur.i ,r>n of Tealcihe:s, add tie use ei\-eny effort to secure his election ait the jr c,oriferene,e to be htCd at Conway on the. 23rd iin^t.—A long dfecoiaiiion took place as to the new code anld the penlsibn scheme.—A resolu- tion was pass ed' accetpting the code as an in- elfaatim'efnt of bettier cond'jik->nS. With regard to the penftbn scheme, iit was felt that the praviisitans foT old-ag-e pensions and in cases of brenkdbwn were veiy inaxlequa^e, and a restdhiitabri to that effect was carried.

RHYL. INFLUENZA.—This epidemic is inrfiafaS- ing in the dit^tirilct. Amongst those confined to tihe hiouse suffetring from severe attacks afre OapttiaLin Keatrnige (chairman of the R'hy1 Dilffcricit OOU«CIT(1), the Rev John Wdl'i! :ns. and Mr John FoaiOtes, Albert Villa, who is dflragerousiy iCU. Mr Hugh Robots, assiisratu!. offieiaQ receiver, and Mr Councillor Tiiby are a/Jso sllowly recuvering from attacks of the same epwlemAc. At RliydtiHan the staticn- mfaslter (Mr Mi'tfoid) and his fa'mily are con- fmetd' tto tfule- house, and aft St. Asaph entfiire families have been suffering from its ill el effects. ST. PAT!R[CK' DAY. — For the first time iR the history of Rhyl, Irishmen resi- dent in the town celebrated on Monday even- ing the memory of the patron saint by a public dinner. Interest was centred in the gathering by reason of the presidential chair being occupied by Captain Gribbin, one of the survivors of the Light Brigade, of Bala- clava fame. The captain, who is 65 years of age, served in the lltli Hussars, and was present throughout the Crimean War. He has been a resident at Rhyl for the past five years, and on the occasion of his first public appearance he had a reception of great warmth and cordiality. The vice chair was occupied by Mr Alun Lloyd, deputy coroner for Flintshire. The toast of St. Patrick was submitted by Mr James Fielding.

RUTHIN. THE BRICKLAYER AND THE LIONS. —At an exhibition of performing lions be- longing to Mr Collins's menagerie, on Satur- day night, an extraordinary scene was wit- nessed. To settle a wager, a local bricklayer named Robert Williams followed the trainer into a cage containing live or six grown-up lions. Williams displayed no sign of nervous- ness, although the animals walked around him in a very- threatening manner, and after staying five minutes in the cage he came out, much to the relief of the spectators, who thereupon cheered this modern speculative Daniel with much enthusiasm. THE ItECTCXHATE of Llangynhafal, near Ruthin, rendered vacant by the death of the Rev T. Hughes-Jones, and in the patronage of the Bishop of LIandan, has been offered to, and accepted by. the Rev John Francis Rees, B.A., vicar of Abertillerv. Monmouthshire. Mr Rees was educated at" Llandoverv School (under Bishop Edwards) and St David's Col- lege, Lampeter. of which he was a scholar, and took a good degree in classics. He was ordained in 1887 by the Bishop of Llandaff to the curacy of Aberystruth. Men.. and in 1892 was appointed to the living of Aber- tillerv, where he has laboured with marked success. He has the reputation of being a splendid organiser and a devoted parish priest. DISTRICT COUNCIL.—Mr Owen Wil- liams, of Glanclwyd presided at the meeting on Monday. The Local Government. Board in adetter read by the Clerk (Mr Humphrey Roberts) stated that they could not. until they had seen the plans. &c., of the Vale oi Chvyd Waterworks, decide upon the term to be given for the repayment of the money borrowed to carry out the works. Usually they allow 50 years for the repayment of the money expended in the purchase of land, 30 years for works, and 15 years for mach- inery. The Clerk said that having received that" reply he would nol approach the land- owners to ask them to contribute the annual fum which would probably be required from the general rates.—The board of guardians met afterwards, and passed the estimates for the six months following the 25th inst. For the twelve months the rate amounts to 9zd in the pound, of which the County Council will require the equivalent of 3fd in the 4 pound. INTERMEDIATE EDUCATION. —The RuKlhih. SoihaoC d:iffti«3oT governioirs met on Sattuidiay, Mr J. W. Luimiley presiding.—A leltitier was read. from the Charity Cammi!s- sion'eus stuping that t'he wfhole of the annuail grant of J5850 per annum alio wed for by th.e sfcliieme was avai faliie for the maintenance of a girls' school, so long as that school was the only one established in the district by the governors, and thai; tihe county sehooi governors woulld have to meet- the expense of fitting up tenqwlraTy preunises for such school.—The Rev the Warden of Ruthin moved that it would be more advantageous to purchase a. building nt one? than to s^^r>-l 1 money on adapting temporary premises* — The Rev Isaac James seconded. —» The Rev J. F. Reece and Mr Henry WiE- XlJms advocated the taking of a building on i-ihort lease, because no one knew what tihd devalopmen/t the schootl uiight be.—The ChiaGtPirnan also objected to a biiiidfinig bjing purchased unttil tihe question of tjh-e suppl-e- rnentol scheme t" bring I n Ru'thin Gr.r.nimlar School was decided. He suggested that the county governor and tfoe Ohaidty Oouimis- sSoners wouid not sanction a purchase a'" pre»- sent, and he said thai, he was sorrv the warden did 1:01 teE everything in his nind when he proposed the res^hjitioin,—In reply, j the Wp.nden said he had no uLterior object, and he had proposeld hjs motion purely in the interests of the lojiflivv. Whether the sup- plemental scheme was passed or not—'and. as the governors of the IR-iithin Grammar School had defeeRied one scheme, he did not- see *^hy they shoulld Ml to defeat a second one—• tihe purchase of a bundling for a giris' school *vou!id miake no difference.—The board then afe^ided, by five votcts to tihj-ee, to engage feamiporary premises. — i-ne building coin- mikttee reported that the Brymbyfryd mansion, OJ;) tihe opposite* side of the Mie-id-road t>& Rultlhini Grammar School was the most de- KiraibCe- building to be It red for a girts* school, and that the owner, Mr J. W. Lma- ley. w/.s prepared 'JO let Jt on lease for five ye«aHs, renewable for a period to be deter- mined, at £ 80 pt--r annum,'with tihe option of pui ahase at any period up to the exjrira- fcion of tihe term for £ 2.800.—After -a IOJS^ (Sseuission the boai'.J resolved, oei the jir*^ position of Dr Hughes, to lease Brynhyfryd at £ 80 a year, subject to condacions of tesn- ancy wiUi regard to the nec-es6aiy a-ite:i.fiLoins, &c., which are to be determined, and to nur- chase, if so decided, at a price to be hereafter &xed.—The motion was carried unanimously. The Chairman and Mrs Lumley did not rote.

ST. ASAPH. HTGHW AY BOARD.—The last- meeting was held Ht the workhouse on Saturday. Stir Grenville Williams presiding.—Dr Easte»- by siaid tihere was a ML! from a Moid trades- main fiimiouniting to over JE18 for fencing Tie- meirchion Quarry. He proposed that the clerfi Wri,tle to tihe Countiy O'uncil asking tihean to pay hia/lif.—'Mr Roberts (D^-sertfe Hall) seconded the proposition, which was carried.—The (Xerk saiTd that after paving all biLs they wouM have a balance of £ 37 tic) hand over to tihe eountci!.—BT Eastorbv pnoposed, and Mr E. Mtongpn seconded, a v.dte of tfha.n'ks to the, dhaiiTman for his courtesy in tlhe cluiir during a period of neailT 15 yea:rs. V mes of thanks were 3ifeo passed to tihe vdos-chairman and the offices PAROCHIAL ALTERATIONS.-The Flintshire County Council have issued an order directing that so much of the existing parish of St. Asaph as is in the county of Denbigh be formed into a separate parish, and be known by the name of Oefn. The other portion of the parish in Flintshire is to retain the name of St. Asaph. From and afteT the 15th of April next, instead of fire rural district councillors being elected for St. Asaph, one will be elected for Cefn. and four for St. Asaph. Until the Local Govern- ment Board confirm the order there will be fifteen parish councillors for the whole parish, but afterwards the new parish of Cefn will have a parish council of its own, with seven councillors, and St. Asaph Parish Council will be reduced to thirteen.

WREXHAM. OUTBREAK OF SWINE FEVER.—On Matundiaiy the comnhiltitee appointed under the Oontiaignbus Diseases (AnOma-ls) Act by the Denbighshire County Counciil, and the Smc'ch- iieiM commi'lttee appointed by the Wiexhaan Town- Council, bcyth held meetings to discuss the ofutbreak of swime fewer jn the Wrexham Smithfield, and to decide upon the best way out of the difficulty-. The committee re- solved tlialt t'he usual weekly catrtle 'market should not be heild im the Smiithfield on Mori-day. The SmliflhfieGd cocrurittee, to meet ttfiifs difficulty, accepted tfie offer of tihe Mayor (Mr Murless) to permit Monday's market.—for catttle and sheep only—to be heSd in the Eagle's Maadtows, which are moo:i as the show fieM and fciiaS ground in conneetion with the Wynmstay Horse Re- posiJtiory, and are close to the' Sarirhfield. POLICE COURTS.—At the county mag- istrates' court, on Monday, Captain Griffith- Boscawen presiding, Robert Edwards, collier, was fined 148 including coste for trespassing for rabbits on the estate of Colonel Mere- dith, Pentrebychan. -Inspector Clark sum- moned John Mickling, a driver in the employ of the Anglo-American Oil Company, for work- ing a mare which was suffering from sore shoulders, and Herbert Watts, a manager in the employ of the same firm, for permitting the same to be worked. Mr W. Wynne Evans appeared for the defendants. The bench fined Watts £ 3 3s, including costs, and dismissed the case against the driver.- At the borough police court, John Henry was fined 10s 6d and costs, or 14 days in default, for refusing to quit the And] or Inn on the 9th inst. James Henry being fined 10s 6d and costs for a similar offence at the same house, and being sent to gaol for a month without the option of a fine for assault- ing the landlord. Thomas Dicker.

SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE. CARNARVON. ARRIA ED.—Ada, Captain Roberts, from Bangor; Dora, Thomas, Port Obayr; Lily Baynes, Roberts, Newport; Miss Hughes, Owen, Cardiff; Waterloo, Jones, Cork; Pitho, Williams, Cardiff s.s. Flagstaff, Ellis, Manchester; Penmaen, Roberts, Garston s.s. Prince Ja Ja, Anderson, Liverpool; s.s. Ibis. Griffith, Liverpool s.s. W. S. Caines, Jones, Manchester; Alexandria, Parry. Ban- gor; John James, Williams, New Quay; Syren, Hughes, Belfast: Result, Wright, Belfast; Seamen, Hughes, Cardiff; Presi- dent Garfield, Rob rts, Cardiff; Cymro, Wil- liams, Holyhead s.s. Ibis, Griffith, Liver- pool. SAILED. — Cochranza Castle, Captain Banks, for Bangor; s.s. Ibis, Griffith, Liver- pool s.s. Prince Ja Ja, Anderson, Liver- pool; Frances, Williams, Silioth s.s. Princa Ja Ja. Anderson, Liverpool s.s.. Ibis, Grif- fith, Liverpool; s.s., Flagstaff, Ellis, Man- chester Penmaen, Roberts, Portdinorwic; s.s. W. S. Caine, Jones, Portinllaen Viga, Rosmussen, Harburg; Anne Evans. Cardiff; Prosperity, Williams. Cardiff; Miss Hunta; Jones, London. PORTMADOC. ARRIVED> — Margaret Ann, Captain Hughes, from Abersoch Mav Queen. Lewis. Aberdovey Sarah Evans, Roberts, Dublin Mary Owens, Jones, Abersoch Martha Jane, Davies, Aberaeron Brothers, James, Car- diff s.s. Rebecca, Roberts. Liverpool; James, Evans, Cardigan; Louisa. Thomas, Cardiff. SAILED.—Excelsior, Captain Hughes, for Harburg; Twelve Apostles, Jones. Harburg; Edwin, Hughes, Harburg; Ann Warren, Davies, Harburg Hebe, Petersen, Aalborg Mary and Eleanor, Jones, Odense Village Maid, Evans, Papenburg Catherine Henry, Jones, Cardiff; Marie Eugenie. Bell, Bridge- water Caerleon, Lee. Bridgewater; Tvne, Green, Copenhagen; Laura Griffith, Wil- liams, Kjoge Billow Crest, Parry, Kjoge Cecil Brindley, Davies. Harburg: Catherine and Margaret, Lewis. Ipswich; George Evans, Evans. Newport; Jane. Morgans, Cardiff Sage. Griffith, Cardiff: Marian, Rowles, Bridgewater; Clara Felicia, Williams. Newhaven; Furness Abbey, Hughes, Southampton s.s. Rebecca, Roberts, Liverpool.

THE CAMBRIDGE LOCAL EXAMINA. TIONS.—Amongst others, the following ob- tained certificates in the "junior" examina- tion in the Rhyl centre —M. G. Elias (with distinction in French), E. W. Williams, Bertha Strickland, the three from St. Wini- fred's. Bangor; W. iS. Dutton, Salisbury House. Llanrwst. FATHER IGNATIUS AND THE LANGUAGE.—Father Ignaiir'ue, in a letter to a contemporary, says:—It must be very paiimful Do all Wekrh Churchmen on raxing the prooTOinume of seivioe-s in the Welsh oaltfbedrais to find that the WclEfu tengpage is urtetrOy igntored. AA eOtfiinien^ have a rigihit fu compWn* artd hopes the editor will asisisffc in dkig o,wW with the grave* scmhl of English. servioee in WØiil oafclwdate/ls."