Carnarvon and Denbigh Herald and North and South Wales Independent

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GWYRFAI DISTRICT COUNCIL. SATURDAY.—The annual meeting was held at Carnarvon, Mr Thomas Jones, Waenfawr, was elected chairman for the year, and Mr J. Morris Williams, Llanllyfni, vice-chairman.

AETHWY DISTRICT COUNCIL. FRIDAY.-At the annual meeeting of the council, Mr Hugh Williams, Gaerwen, was un- animously elected chairman, on the motion of Mr Richard Roberts, Llandegfan. Mr Owen Owens was elected vice-chairman.

un_- OGWEN DISTRICT COUNCIL FRIDAY.—The annual meeting was held at the Bangor Workhouse, when, on the motion of Mr Thomas Roberts, the retiring chairman, Mr Lester Smith was elected to the chair for the ensuing year.—Mr Hugh Owen, Port- dinorwic, was elected vice-chairman.

DOLGELLEY RURAL COUNCIL. SATURDAY.—This being the annual meet- ing, the election of officers for the ensuing year took place.—Mr Cadwaladr Roberts moved the re-election of Mr Meyrick Roberts as chairman. -Mr J. P. Jones seconded.—Mr M. S. Williams proposed that Mr John Evans, Barmouth, be appointed to the chair. This having been seconded by Mr O. Jones, Dinas, a division was taken, which resulted in six votes in favour of Mr Evans, and five votes for the re-election of Mr Roberts. Mr Evans was therefore declared elected.—Mr W. Lloyd was unanimously elected vice-chairman.

VALLEY RURAL COUNCIL The annual meeting of the Valley Rural Council was held on Tuesday, Mr '0. H. Foulkes, J.P., was voted to the chair during the election of chairman. ELECTION OF OFFICERS.—Mr J. LI. Griffith, M.A., moved that Mr Robert Gardner, J.P., be re-elected chairman. He had dis- charged his duties very efficiently and the council could not do better than re-appoint him. -This was seconded by Mr J. Nathaniel Thomas. and carried unanimously. — Mi Gardner thanked the council for the confidence placed in him, and resumed the chair.—Mr Chambers then moved that Mr Thomas Lewis Griffith be re-oppointed vice-chairman.—This was seconded by Mr William Jones, and car- ried unanimously.—Mr Griffith cordially thanked the council for re-electing him.—The finance committee then met, and Mr Robert Jones was appointed chairman.—The different committees were then re-elected.

RUTHIN DISTRICT COUNCIL. CHARGES OF SECTARIANISM. At the annual meeting of the Ruthin District Council, the Clerk (Mr R. Humphreys Roberts) presiding, Mr E. R. Evans proposed that Mr Thomas Jones, Llanynys, be elected chairman.— Mr J. Roberts, Nantglyn, seconded.—The Rev W. G. Richards said he had nothing against Mr Jones personally, although they had not always been able to agree. At the same time he wished to protest emphatically against the way in which the chairman of the council was appointed year after year. It appeared to him that the chair- man was always selected from the same groove (" Question"). He understood from what he heard that he himself was too much a sinner against the party in the majority on the council, and for that reason was shelved.—Mr Robert White pointed out that Mr Jones was resident in almost the same district as the retiring chair- man, Mr Owen Williams. As the office of chair- man of the rural council carried with it the dignity of a magistrate, he thought the chair- man this year should be elected from a district where there was a scarcity of magistrates, such as Llanarmon. He would therefore propose as an amendment that Mr W. G. Richards be elected—Mr H. Williams remarked that he heard on several occasions such protests as this being made by Mr Richards, but nothing ever came out of them. As to Mr Richards's remark that the chairman was always selected from the same groove or the same religious or denomina- tional party, he would challenge Mr Richards to prove that such was the case. As far as he knew, no influence was brought to bear upon members in this matter, and as far as he himself was concerned he always went in for the best qualified man for the post. In this instance, he would vote in favour of Mr Thomas Jones, be- cause he firmly believed that his qualifications were far greater than those of Mr Richards.—Mr E. R. Evans pointed out that Mr Richards was not a ratepayer in the district, and that there- fore he would not vote for him.—Mr John Evans seconded the amendment.—Mr Richards, how- ever, withdrew his name, and the motion was then unanimously agreed to. — Mr E. Powell Jones was elected vice-chairman, on the pro- position of Mr H. Williams.

CRICCIETH URBAN COUNCIL. SATURDAY.—Mr J. Tobias presiding over a special meeting. ELECTION OF OFFICERS. — On the motion of Mr W. Watkin, seconded by Dr Livingstone Davies, and supported by Mr W. G. Evans, Mr T. Burnell was unanimously re- elected chairman for the ensuing year. Mr Burnell having thanked the council in suitable terms, and having acknowledged for the sup- port received by him during his last year of office, a vote of thanks was passed to him, and 'S ordered to be recorded in the minutes.—On the motion of Mr J. Jones, seconded by Mr J. W. Bowen, Mr R. P. Thomas was unanimously elected to the vice chair. COMMITTEES.-The committees were re- elected with but few changes. Some of the members objected to be re-appointed as the sug- gestions of their committees were not adopted by the council. After some discussion, how- ever, they consented to act again.-Special com- mittees were appointed to deal with the decora- tion of the Square, the Craigddu path, &c. THE BURIAL BOARD.—The following were selected members of the burial board:- Messrs O. T. Williams, W. G. Evans, J. Jones, W. Watkins, and E. Jones. SANITARY COMMITTEE.—Dr Davies was appointed representative on the sanitary com- mittee of the county. ABEREISTEDD ENBANKMENT. The engineers in connection with the erection of the sea wall at Abereistedd wrote stating that they could not grant a certificate of the completion of the work. The total amount due to the con- tractor could not therefore be paid.—It was U' resolved to pay C80 on account, and to request a deputation to visit Abereistedd in order to see what more was required to be done there. AMBULANCE SOCIETY. This society desired to present the council with the stretcher in acknowledgement of their kindness in giving the society the use of the public hall. THE FORESHORE.—A discussion arose in connection with the council's present right to the foreshore. It was stated that though the council had not yet secured complete power over the sands they could still prevent sand being carried from there without payment. MR T. E. ELLIS.-On the motion of the Chairman, seconded by Mr Watkins, and sup- ported by Mr O. T. Williams, a vote of con- doleuce was passed with the relatives of the late Mr T. E. Ellis, M.P.

Mr J. F. Blackshaw, a former student in the agricultural department of Bangor College, has recently been appointed manager of the Midland Dairy Institute, in succession to Mr John Benson. Mr Blackshaw entered the college as a Cheshire County Council scholar. During the three years he remained as a. student he obtained the colege diploma in agriculture and the special diploma, in agricultural chemistry. He also obtained first-class certificates in agriculture j from the Royal Agricultural Society of England and the Highland and Agricultural Society, to- gether with the diploma in dairy work granted by the Royal Agricultural Society.. On com- pleting his course, Mr Blackshaw was appointed assistant to the professor of agriculture and lecturer in dairying at the West of Scotland Technical College, Glasgow.

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I DOLGELLEY BOARD OF GUARDIANS. SATURDAY. — Dr Charles Williams was elected chairman, and Mr Cadwaladr Roberts, Ysceifiog, vice-chairman, for the ensuing year. Some discussion took place with reference to the assessment committee. Mr Howell Pugh complained of the manner in which the work of the committee was conducted. The chairman and the clerk did all the work, though there was a good attendance of members.—Mr Ellis Pugh confirmed this.—Mr John Roberts thought there were too many meetings held.—Mr Howell Pugh moved that the committee meetings be not held in future on the same days as the board meet- ings.—It was agreed that four meetings be held during the coming year.—On the suggestion of Mr Morris, of Barmouth, that place was allowed two representatives on the committee this year on the understanding that Dolgelley be allowed two next year.-Dr Rowlands, Towyn, refused to accept an appointment under the board upon the terms offered by them, but was prepared to accept on the terms suggested by the Local Goverment Board.—A notice was given to move, at the next meeting, the appointment of another medical man to the post.-The committee ap- pointed to interview the Llanenddwyn rate- collector reported that the collector was pre- pared to resign on condition that the board withdrew all charges against him.—Mr John Evans, Barmouth, remarked that there was nothing against him. The resignation was then accepted, and the collector instructed to hand over the books to the overseers. The parish meeting was requested to nominate a successor.

HOLYHEAD' BOARD OF GUARDIANS. TUESDAY.—Mr J. LI. Griffith, M.A., in H..p' fhtur. ^lATTSTfeS.—The Clerk (Mr J. E. Hughes) having examined the various out-relief lists, re- ported as foUows -Holyhead district, J376 2s 6d, to 348 paupers; decrease of paupers, 45; and decrease of relief, L3 14s 6d. Aberffraw district, JB47 17s, to 175 paupers decrease of 13 paupers, and increase of 10s 6d in relief. Bodedern district, £ 49 7s, to 196 paupers; de- crease of paupers, 30, and decrease of relief, £ 5 19s 6d. ELECTIONS.-This being the annual meet- 7 ing, Mr R. Gardner, J.P., said that it afforded him great pleasure in moving the re-appoint- ment of Mr J. LI. Griffith, M.A., as chairman. His services were invaluable, and it would be impossible to obtain a better chairman.-This was seconded by Mr R. Chambers, and. carried cordially and unanimously.—The Chairman then thanked them for his re-election for the sixth time, and remarked that he would do his dutv in the future as in the past to the best of his ability.—Mr Owen Jones said that he had pleasure in moving the re-election of Mr 0. H. Foulkes, J.P., to the vice-chair.—This was seconded by Mr T. Forcer Evans, J.P., and I carried unanimously.—Mr Foulkes thanked them very warmly for having re-appointed him to the post.-The following committees were then ap- pointed — Union Assessment Committee: Messrs Robert Gardner, J.P., William Jones, O. H. Foulkes, J.P., Robert Jones, GwaIchmai; ¡ Owen Jones, O. Parry Jones, Rice Rowlands, J. Williams, Pare Newydd; Lloyd Griffiths, Forcer Evans, J.P., James Lansbury, Robert Forcer Evans, J.P., James Lansburv, Robert Jones, Rhoscolyn. School Attendance Com- mittee: Messrs J. Llovd Griffith, M.A., T. Forcer Evans, J.P., n. H. Foulkes, J.P., Robert Gardner, J.P., J. Williams, Pare New- vdd; Edward R. Hughes, Robert Jones, Gwalchmai; Thomas L. Griffiths, Evan R. Owen. Finance Committee: Messrs John N. Thomas, J. Lloyd Griffith, M.A., Robert Gardner, J.P., O. H. Foulkes, J.P.. Thomas L. Griffith, William Owen, Richard Chambers, Rice^Rowlands, Evan R. Owen, Richard Lloyd, C. E. M. Prichard, Robert Jones, Rhoscolyn; Dr Rowland P. Williams, Miss Annie Roberts. Workhouse Visiting Committee: Messrs J. Dr Rowland P. Williams, Miss Annie Roberts. Workhouse Visiting Committee: Messrs J. Lloyd Griffith, M.A., O. H. Foulkes, J.P., Robert Gardner, J.P., Robert Jones, Gwalch- .¡ mai T. Lewis Griffith, John Williams, Bod- edern; Richard Lloyd, Rice Rowlands, J. N. Thomas, E. R. Hughes, Dr Rowland P. Wil. liams, Miss Annie Roberts. THE ALLEGED FUNERAL SCANDAL.- Mr Jones, master of the workhouse, by the re- quest of the guardians, forwarded a report in answer to the Rev Owen Williams's complaint in reference to the burial of a pauper, named Owen Hughes, at Llanrhvddlad. The Master Owen Hughes, at Llanrhyddlad. The Master stated that he made the usual arrangements for the burial of this pauper. Owen Hughes died on Sunday morning (April 2nd), and on the I same day the master sent a message to Holy- head to inform his sister of his death, and to obtain the addresses of the other relatives. A friend of the sister called at the workhouse about half-past five in the afternoon on the same day, ) and said that the sister was ill, but sent him the address of her brother, Henry. The master at once wrote to him and he called at the work- I house on Tuesday morning and informed the master that he had made every arrangement for his brother's funeral at Llanrhyddlad. The master, however, judged it wise to send Richard Williams, car proprietor, Llanfachraeth, to complete the arrangements. The brother of the deceased refused, in an insolent manner, to promise to assist in any way at the burial of his brother without being paid for his work at the funeral. The master said that he thought he was very heartless, but told him that the burial J would take place at 1.30 p.m., on Thursday, the 6th day of April. On the Wednesday, the I master engaged Thomas Owen, Caergeiliog, to take the body to Llanrhyddlad, and as all the men in the workhouse were laid up with in- nuenza, nobody could be sent from the house with the funeral, and the master instructed Ihomas Owen to take his son with him, and gave him 10s so that he might get what assist- ance might be required. The servant of the Rev Owen Williams was not brought from his work, but as he was standing at the church gate, Thomas Owen asked him to assist at the grave and paid him for doing so. The master stated that the rector was not personally informed, but Richard Williams told the parish clerk he was going to the rector when he was informed I that everything would be alright and that he would see the rector for the burial on the day and time mentioned. Thomas Owen informed the master that soon after their arrival at the churchyard the rector came there and said to the parish clerk he understood the interment was to be at half-past two, to which the clerk gave a negative reply. From the replv of the clerk the master thought that the clerk must not have informed the rector correctly as to the time of burial.^—Mr Chambers disapproved of accepting the report unless it was verified by time of burial.^—Mr Chambers disapproved of accepting the report unless it was verified by outside evidence.—Mr 0. H. Foulkes moved that the report of the master be accepted as satisfactory, and that a copy of the same should be sent to the Rev Owen Williams. It was asked what was the nature of the complaint, to which the clerk replied that it was stated that cattle were interred better than paupers within the union.—Mr R. Gardner seconded Mr Foulkes's resolution, and it was carried, Mr Chambers alone voting against- it. ¡ HOLYHEAD NURSING ASSOCIATION.— .A printed report of the Queen's District Association at Holyhead was submitted, in I which it was stated that the object of this association is to provide funds for the sick poor of all denominations in their homes. The present nurse is Miss Alice Pennington, 47, Newrv- street.—Mr R. Gardner moved that. L5 be gmnted, as last year. to the association.—The matter led to considerable discussion, as the Aberffraw guardians complained that they bad insufficient information.—Mr Gardner then moved that Messrs T. Lewis Griffith and R. Chambers go as a deputation to Holyhead to investigate the operation of the association.- These gentlemen protested that it was the dutv of the association to furnish a report, inasmuch » as they were applying for a grant.—Mr T. Forcer Evans, J.P., spoke of the splendid ser- vices rendered by the institution at Holyhead and neighbourhood, and said the nurse rendered invaluable help to paupers and other poor afflicted persons.—The country guardians said that they were not satisfied with the informa- tion before them. It was suggested tha pos- sibly reports would be. rapplied the guardians individually.—Mrs Bradffehaw (excitedly) Every time the question of granting funds is raised to- wards this association oppostion is offered.- wards this association opposition is offered.-

The question of the representation of Wales in the Liberal Whip's office makes progress. Sir H. Campbell-Bannerman and the leaders of the party are prepared to recognise the claim of Wales to such representation.

LINSEED COMPOUND for Coughs and Colds, allays irritation. Gives immediate relief. c648 CHEAP PRINTING at the "Herald" Office.

LOCAL VETO FOR WALES. A bill has been introduced into the House of Commons to enable owners and occupiers in Wales to have effectual control over the liquor traffic. The bill enacts that one-tenth of the local government electors of any borough or urban sanitary district, any ward of any bo- rough or district, or any parish within a rural sanitary district may address in writing a re- quisition to the borough council, urban district council, or parish council respectively, requiring the particular authority to take a poll of the electors for or against the adoption of the fol- lowing resolutions — 1. That the sale of intoxicating liquors shall be prohibited; 2. That the number of licenses shall be re- duced to a certain number to be specified in such requisition. 3. That no new licenses shall be granted. The bill provides that if a two thirds majority pass the first resolution no licenses shall bf granted while it remains in force, and that no further poll shall be taken on the same question within five years. If the second resolution is passed by a maojrity of the persons voting it shall be the duty of the licensing authority, at the next general meeting, to restrict the number of certificates to or within the number specified, and at the expiration of two years a poll may be I again taken on the question of a further reduc- tion, and of the adoption of the first and third resolutions. If the third resolution is adopted it shall not be lawful to grant any new license within the area polled, and at the end of two years a poll may be again demanded on the first and second resolutions. The bill provides for every person to receive one vote for or against each resolution, the first resolution to be carried I by a two-thirds majority, and the second and third by a majority of the votes recorded. Vot- ing is to be by ballot, and the expenses are to be defrayed out of the rates or fund applicable 1 to the general expenses of the authority. The bill, which is cited as the Liquor Traffic (Local Veto) (Wales) Act, 1899, is to apply to Wales only. It is backed by Messrs P^llis Griffith, Abel Thomas, Lloyd-George, Herbert Roberts, A. Spicer, and Vaughan Davies.

THE CARNARVON I WATERWORKS. LOCAL GOVERNMENT INQUIRY. Mr Meade-King, Local Government Board in- spector, on Tuesday, held an inquiry into the application of the Carnarvon Town Council for power to borrow £ 3310 for the purpose of con- structing a new reservoir and laying down mains to the town. There were present at the inquiry: Dr Parry (mayor), Dr Griffith, Mr Bodvei-Roberts (town clerk), Mr D. H. Jones (borough accountant), and Mr Hall (the sur- veyor). Mr D. H. Jones, in the course of his evidence, said that the population of the town at the last census was 9844, but a large number of new I houses had been erected since, and he believed the population had now increased. He also stated that the assessable value was JB29,526 for general district rate, and £ 32,724 for the bor- ough rate. Mr Bodvel-Roberts said they ha.d gone into the matter, and there was a slight difference— an increase in the cost of material, and more pipes were required, than was at first antici- pated. The length of main was about 200 yards more, and consequently the estimates were increased, and an amended estimate would be put in. It was also intended to place a ten- inch instead of an eight main, because it would be ample for the supply of the same quantity of water as the present two eight-inch pipes. The present pipes were laid over 30 years ago. Mr Hall, the surveyor, .said that the proposed gradient would be one in 200. The capacity of the existing reservoir was 2,780,000 gallons, and the capacity of the proposed reservoir would be the same. Two and half acres of land would bo acquired for the proposed reservoir, of which one-half had already been purchased and paid for, a sum of JB100 having been given for it. No agreement had been made for the purchase of the remainder, but a letter had been received from the owner, expressing his willingness to sell, and the land was to be valued. The gather- ing ground was Snowdon, and the water sup- plying the reservoir would be the overflow of the Quellyn Lake, which was miles from the reservoir. They proposed supplying the whole of the population of Carnarvon, and a small village outside. At present, they received 63 gallons per head per day, the maximum con- sumption being 55 gallons per head per day, and with the increaesd water they calculated I supplying a population of 15,000 with 60 gallons per head per day. The reservoir would be constructed with an ordinary earth II bank, and a yard of clay, the banks would be made with the same material, and puddled and pitch, while the overflow would have to work through a six-inch pipe, into a ditch, while the through a six-inch pipe, into a ditch, while the supply pipe was ten inch. The present esti- mate exceeds the original by JB896. Mr R. LI. Jones explained the plans of the 1 new reservoir, and then the inspector, together with the officials, went to view the spot. I

RUTHIN BOARD OF GUARDIANS. THE SALARIES OF THE MEDICAL OFFICERS. At the annual meeting, Mr John Foulkes, Llandyrnog, was unanimously elected chairman. The Rev W. G. Richards expressed his satis- faction at the nomination of Mr Foulkes. Hitherto the chairman of the board and the dis- trict council had been elected from the same groove, but now there was a sign that the at- mosphere was clearing up a little.—The Rev J. F. Reece (rector of Llanfwrog), in supporting the nomination of Mr Foulkes, stated that he was also glad that for once a chairman who was not a Calvinistic Methodist had been put for- ward. This remark caused a great uproar and shouts of '-Withdraw."—Mr E. R. Evans said that Mr Reece should have been the last man in the world to cast any insinuations of this nature. No long ago Mr Reece's conduct in refusing burial to a Nonconformist in the parish church- yard of Llanfwrog had caused great resentment in the country (hear, hear).—Mr Henrv Williams said that those living in glass houses "should not throw stones, and Mr Richards and Mr Reece could very well be silent on this point with ad- vantage to themselves (applause).—Mrs Lumley was then appointed to the vice-chair.—A letter was read from the Local Government Board with reference to the complaint made by the guardians against Dr W. D. Jones, medical officer of No. 1 district of the Union, as to his neglect in at- tending a pauper patient named Ann Davies, at Llanarmon. The Local Government Board stated that they had requested Dr Jones to ex- plain his conduct.-The Clerk stated that since receiving the above letter he bad received a letter from Dr Davies Jones resigning his office as medical officer, together with a copy of the ex- planation he had sent to the Local Government Board.—Mr Owen Williams proposed that Dr Jones's resignation be accepted.—Mr Thomas Jones, Llanynys, seconded.—Several guardians expressed the opinion that the resignation should not be accepted until the Local Government Board had made a full inquiry, but ultimately the motion was agreed to, it being explained that Dr Jones was not entitled to a pension.—The Rev J. F. Reece pointed out that Dr Jones's original salary was £ 70 per annum, but was raised to £ 90, after twenty years' service. He now proposed that a new medical officer be ad- vertised for at a salary of £ 70 per annum.-Mr Garner seconded.—Mr O. Williams moved as an amendment, and Mr E. R. Evans seconded, that the salary be JESO.—Only four voted for the amendment, and the motion was carried.

ANGLESEY POLICE COMMITTEE. The ordinary meeting of the Anglesey Stand- ing Joint Police Committee was held on Friday, at Llangefni, Sir Richard Bulkeley, Bart., pre- siding at the outset.

ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN. The first business was the election of a chairman for the year. On the motion of Mr Thomas Evans, seconded by Captain W. H. Edwards, Mr Lewis Hughes was unanimously elected, and a cordial vote of thanks was ac- corded the retiring chairman on the motion of Mr J. R. Davies.

ESTABLISHMENT AND DOG LICENSES. The Chief-constable '(Mr L. Prothero) pre- sented his report and a summary of the crime returns for the quarter. He stated that the Supervisor of Excise had given him information which he considered very important. Hundreds of pounds had been loLt to the county on ac- count of persons taking out licenses in money order offices outside the county. In order to secure the proceeds of these licenses being credited to the proper local authority it was desirable that they should be obtained either at the Inland Revenue Office, Bangor, or at a money order office within the county. A sum of L21 13s had been paid in 1898 for estaolish- ment and dog licenses taken out at post-offices outside the county by persons living in Angle- sey, while L211 I-, had been so paid by persons with two or more places of residence, one of which was in Anglesey. The number of dog licenses taken out last year was 1810, while ex- emptions had been granted for 2835 dogs. Mr Samuel Hughes said he regretted to find that so many persons residing in Anglesey took out their licenses outside the countv. Mr David Roberts moved that a sub-com- mittee be appointed to consider the matter, and to confer with the Supervisor of Excise if neces- sary. He submittted that a large numer of the dogs for which exemptions were granted were kept simply for poaching purposes. Mr Samuel Hughes seconded the motion. Mr Harry Clegg asked whether gun licenses were also included. The Clerk replied that every license taken out in the post-office was credited to the county in which it was taken out. Mr Harry Clegg pointed out that on the other hand many persons who were residents of other counties took out their licenses in Angle- sey. After some further discussion, the matter was referred for consideration to a sub-committee, consisting- of Mr Samuel Hughes, Mr D. Ro- berts, Mr J. Rice Roberts, Captain W. H. Ed- wards, and Mr Hugh Thomas.

HOLYHEAD PETTY SES- SIONS. WEDNESDAY.—Before the Rev John Ri- chards (chairman), T. F. Evans, Esq., W. R. Jones, Esq., R. Jones Edwards, Esq., R. Gard- ner, Esq., and Joseph Hall, Esq. NEW MAGISTRATE.—Councillor Joseph Hall, chairman of the urban council, qualified as a magistrate, and took his seat on the Bench. PUBLIC-HOUSE TRANSFERS.—Mr T. R. Evans applied for a temporary transfer of the Blossoms Inn from Mrs Littlewood to Mr Tho- mas McLeod, who had been a manager in a local public-house. The application was granted.— The same solicitor applied for a temporary trans- fer of the license of the Angel Hotel, Old Station, from Mr F. Flannigan to Mrs Boyne. DRINK AND ITS DOINGS.— P.C. William Falloon charged Robert Thomas, Black Bridge, with being drunk and disorderly. A fine of is and costs was imposed. — The same constable charged John Williams, Victoria-street, with a similar offence. The defendant was fined Is and costs.-P.C. Hugh Williams charged Owen Grif- fith, 20, Llainfain, with being drunk on the licensed premises of the Freemasons' Inn, Holy- head. He was drunk and troublesome, but had no drink before him. He refused to quit. Dis- missed with a caution. P.C. Owen Hughes charged Owen Lewis, 4, Jew-street, with being drunk and disorderly. Sergeant H. Jones and P.C's. Owen Hughes and H. Williams gave evi- dence of the alleged charges. As the accused had been locked up for three hours, the case was dismissed with a caution. — Thomas James, hawker, Hightown, Wrexham, was brought up in custody charged by P.C. William Falloon with being drunk and disorderly. As he had been in custody for twelve hours, the prisoner was let off with a caution. SCHOOL BOARD CASES.—George Cox. Lower Park-street, Holyhead, was summoned for a breach of the Elementary Education Act. Mr E. T. Jones, attendance officer, said that the children of the defendant attended very irregular- ly, and that the parents did not appear before the board. Defendant said that his wife was delicate, children ill, and he was following his employment, but had always sent a letter to the board to explain matters. Fined 5s including costs.—Mrs Williams, Pen Skerry. Holyhead, was also summoned for not sending her child to school. Mr R. E. Pritchard said that the board did not want to prosecute, but to secure at- tendance. An attendance order was made. AFFILIATION. — Sarah Roberts, 2, Wil- liams-street, Holyhead, summoned Richard R. Williams, Pen'rallt Fawr, Rhosgadfan, Carnar- von, in an affiliation case.—Mr Roberts, Car- narvon, appeared for complainant.-An order for 2s a week and the usual costs was made. A DOG CASE DISMISSED. — In an ad- journed case, P.C. William Falloon charged Wil- liam Price. Isallt Fawr, wifh keeping a dog without a license. It seemed that the> defendant was entitled to exemption, but had failed to complv with the law, and1 the case was dis- missed. 17"

The vacancy in the pastorate of the Welsh Calvinistic Methodist Church at Stratford, London, caused by the removal of the Rev Robert Parry to Llanrug, Carnarvonshire, is about to be filled. The Rev R. R. Williams, of Dolgelley, has received a unanimous invitation to undertake the pastorate.

"LINSEED COMPOUND" (Trade Mark) of Compound Essence of Linseed, for Coughs and Colds, c648 IMPORTANT TO ADVERTISERS. LARGEST CIRCULATION IN WALES. CONTINUED SUCCESS OF I "YR HERALD CYMRAEG." INCREASE 260,000. I A NEW CERTIFICATE. The Proprietor of Yr Herald Cvmraeg," the Oldest, Largest, Cheapest, and Best of the Welsh Newspapers, has much pleasure in calling attention to the continuous and unparalleled success of this old-established favourite. For a number of years, no effort or expense has been spared to i nprove Yr Herald Cymraeg." It has been several times en- larged. The quality of the paper has been improved, and the very best printing appli- ances have been securod. Concurrently, the news and literary columns have been ren- dered more and more fresh, varied and interesting to all classes of the public. As will be seen from the Certificate pub- lished below, the public has been neituec stow aor fickle in responding to the enter- prise of the conductors. Business men have long appreciated tho merits of Yr Herald Cyturaeg" as a medium for Advertisements. At the present time, it stands higher in the estimation ot the Advertising World than ever. But it, view of the continuously increasing circuit. tion of the paper, the Proprietor contident'v anticipates a large increase of patronage iu the coming months. Notwithstanding the advancing circuit tion, the Scale of Charges will not be ratted during the present year. Those who desire contracts for spaces and special positions for long periods should therefore apply at oaoff to the Manager. r CERTIFICATE. 9 and 11. Old Bank Buildings, Eastgate, Chester, September 30th. 1098, 10 To the Proprietor of Yr Herald Cymraeg,' Carnarvon. Dear Sir, "I beg to certify that the circulation 01 ,11 Yr Herald Cymraeg,' as shewn by the publishing books for the last completed "year of my audit (viz., year ended ioth "June, 1898), as compared with the ye&t ended 30th June, 1889, shows an I "INCITEASE OF 235,984 copies in the 52 weeks, or an average increase of 4-,538 copies per week. I have regularly audited the books ot Yr Herald Cymraeg' since the year 1893 11 Tho oirculation has been A CONTINUOUSLY IMPROVING ONE, and this improvement is very marked at the present time. I In fact, if the comparison were made for ,I the last quarter (ending 30th September, "1898) with the corresponding quarter 01 1889 (ending 30tb September, 1889), it would shew an AVERAGE INCREASE at the rate of "MDRE THAN 2 e 0,000 copies per annum. I II Yours faitbfnlly, « B. WOBL. HUMPHREYS. Chartered Accou.A- I PWYSIG I HYSBYSEBWYR. ¡ Y CYLCHREDIAD MWYAP YN NGHYMRU. LLWYDD PARHAOL "YR HERALD CYMRAEG,* CYNNYDD, 260,000. I TYSTYSGRIF NEWYDD. Hyfryd iawn gan Berchenog "Yr Herald Cymraeg"—yr Hynaf, Mwyaf, Rhataf, a Goraf o'r newyddiaduron Cyrnreig—ydywf gaiw sylw at lwydd cyanyddol a dihafal y papyr tra phoblogaidd nwn. Am gwrs o flynyddau, nid ydys wedi arbed na tbraul na thrafferth i wella II Yr Herald Cymiaeg." Helaethwyd ef araryw droion. Argrepmr ef ar well papyr; ac y mae ye boll beiriannau o'r mathau diweddaraf. Yn gydfynedol, yr ydys wedi trefna i'r cynnwya —y newyddion, y noffelau, a'r erthyglau-i fod o flwyddyn bwy gilydd yn fwy ffr{-B ac auorywiol; ac felly yn fwy dyddorol i'r cyhoedd o bob gradd a dosparth. Dengys y Dystysgrif a welir isod nad ydyw'r cyhoedd wed) bod yn hwyrfrydig nao yn anwadal yn ei chefnogaeth i'r suturiaeth. Er's hir amser, y mae swyddogion cy. hoeddus a masnachwyr Cymru wedi gwerth- fawrogi colofnan Yr Herald Cymraeg fel cyfryngau campus i Hysbysiadau. Eleni, saif Yr Herald" yn UwCll nag erioed yn marn y wlad. Eto, wrth ystyried y cynnydd parhaol yn y cylchrediad, mae'r Perchenog yn hyderuB ddisgwyl ychwanegiad dirfswr yn tiifer yr Hysbysiadau yn y misoedd dy. fodol. Er fod y cylchrediad yn ymeangu, ci wneip codiad yn y Prisiau am Hyabysiadau yn ya<o<t y flwyddyn hon. Rhydd hyn fantais i'n hen gwsmeriaid ao ercill a ddymunent wneyd cycundebau ar- benig am ofod, ac am fanau nciiUluol am hix- amser, i wneyd bargeiBion manteisiol. Gwahoddir hwynt i ymohebu a r swyddfa yn ddioed. TYSTYSGRIF (CYFfEITHIAD). u. 9 a 11, Old Bank Buildings, Naatgate. Caerlleon, "Medi 30ain, 1898¡ At Bercbenog yr I Herald Cymraeg,' Caer- narfon. Anwyl Syr, Dymunai sicrhau fod cylchrediad Yr- Herald Cymraeg' fel y dangosir gan lyfran cyfrifon y cyhoeddwr am y ftwyddyn ddi- weddaf o'm harchwiliad (sef y flwyddyn yn diweddu Mehefin 30ain, 1698) o'i gyrohanti a'r flwyddyn yn terfynu Mehefin 30ain, u 1889, yn dangos "CYNNYDD O Q3o,984 "o gopiau yn y 52 wythuoa, non, ar gyfartal- edd, gynnydd o 4:,538 o gopiau. yr Ii wythnos. Mae'r cylchrediad yn myned "AR GYNNYDD PARHAUS, ac y mae'r cynnydd hwn yn wa. amlwg yn yr amser presennol. H Mewn gwiricaedd, pe gwneid cymhar- "iaeth rhwng j chwarter diweddaf (yn di. "weddu Medi 30ain, 1898) ar ehwartes "oyferbyniol yn 1889 (yn diweddu Moo. 4,30ain, 1863) Ie ddangosai GYNNYDD » GYFARTALEDDyn ol y radd 0 "FWY NA 280,000, 0 gopiau y flwyddyn. Yr eiddoch yu ffyddlon, II B. NOEL HUMPHREYS, Cyfrifydd Trwyddedol*