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ABERGELE. I
ABERGELE. I Owpr-h Rc-opemntr.—St. J^m'g OmnA. Trofarth 'MM Abuve.e. w? -p-ed, on Tu.?uy, ..er t?vmK un?e?on<- ext?nsiv. !MM.tMM. alterations ^improvmfnte carried out at the MPOW of t.h HM. Mrs Brodnek, Coed C<?,? S? of ? hue Major-General W)-nM. ?ho dM in Seot- l.aad^Aoirt ? yMrs?.. -h- be ? Mgh ?wiS o« Doubighthim, w?A who ? exprem?& ? &?im VA ho ?, J » ?1- -ea =a pretty tuUr ra.T jurca^ yaid amorist his Pl-* dl,,Met?. On thc?t ?.? ?f the di?h in & brMO p?to. ,which h?sTX thi8 in-<chptM)t;—"To the I ,ry of God and in loving mMDocy of Major-Generaf Edward William Lioyd Wynne, of Coed Oooli, aiid of the Grenadier Guards: born February 18th, 1836; died November 4th, 1893. This church was restored 1899 A,O." The preachers were: in the morning the Dean of St. Asaph, in the afternoon the Rev. ■Thomas Lloyd, vicar of Abergele, and rural deaÐ, and in the evening the Rev. Meredith Hughes, vicar of Bryn-y-Muen. After the morning service, the Hen. Lawrence and Mn Brodrick entertained the clergy and otli'-i* to Umobeon at Coed Coch. liio Rmtoes were well %btended, especiall y Wiat 'n the evening, when '7 :L tJOOt At each, !nriœ a colloction was made in aid of the organ fund. The church, originally planned by Sir Gilbert, Scott, was built at the expense of the late Mrs Lloyd Wynne, of Coed CIocb, acd conse- crated on June 19th, 1873. Though not 27 years old, it 'had become so delapidwted and out of repair that four year* ago an effort to raise funds for its restoration was contemplated. The Hon. Mrs Brodrick, however, generoualy offered to do tin- work herself as a memorial late Major-Omeral Wvnne. For this purk ,me Messrs Douglao and h., Il;hi: tÙ=t::e :oo&t1 prepare plane. The churdh has been enlarged by the addition of a organ chamber, vestry, and heat- ing cell. The interior lias been remodelled, the plaster having been removed, and the walls Mmed with mosaic work of cleft Llysfaen iinwstone, whilst Oafn stone dressings have been inserted to the windows and doors. The floors have been repaired, the aisle being laid with red tiles in herringbone pat- tern, and the chancel and sacrarium with encaustic j tiles. A pnrtÍon of the Mve has been abwrbod by I itb4? bavi ?7?rbi(,b is entered through a harodwi 1 oak screen. All vLe. &tinge, BtiMe. and pra.'er.desb we m,w, Xl'Cl1t\.] in oak, and to a quaint design. The wails of the. sacrarium have been panelled, and an cak rajvxlo i added, whioå contains a giWed panel of the Kuchiirisv, and two side paintings of an g Is folding scrolls with ecclesiostioai inscriptions. The udtay table, hns a beautiful frontal. The super altar !;Is)!' on it a cross, two candlesticks, and two vases, /in the north side of the dbaavoel a orodenee table >' has been placed. The east wiivcbw has been raised to suit the t'(n>l, and tkm oWm lights filled Ul with paintld gla-. The "z pulpit ihas been modi- fim, new csn cd panels beiiw? placed in the upper part. There is also & new pilpib desk, with a beau- :t. frontal O\sl<l:= puif; ='J: has modified. The. builders wero Messrs S. Parry and Sons, of Llandudno Junction. Urban District Council. --Tito monthly meeting of this Couivcil was held on Monday, under the presidency of Mr Thoanas WLILiams.-The Clerk re- ported that, ho had that day received the following letter from Mr K. E. Hughes, the fatlier of Mr Robert K. Hughes, -surveyor, sanitary inspector, and rate collector to the Council.—"Dear Slr,-I very much regret to inform you that my son, Robert, finding that his accounts were deficient, has left Abergele, and, I am afraid, the countryf which I have just been infom-amd I am unable to nay where he is at present. I have, with the assistance of a frieud, gmne through his accounts, and find there is a deficiency, but the actual amount 1 c&n??ot exactly Gay, as I do not know what amounts are due to 'him for s Jary amd other u?Atom. Kindly Itrt me ?n< -r who .?re his guwwtors. I eand here- with two cheques and a credit by refund, amount- mg to L14 17s 66, which please have placed to has credit. I send you also the rate collector's books. I shall be glad to know fcta actual deficiency when you have made it out.-Yolt-, truly, Richard Ed- ward Hughes. P.S.—I am 'having all the papers, etc., belonging to the Council oolleoted, ana they will be sent you to-morrow." On the motion of Mr J. Pierce, seconded by Mr Edward Williams, .t VAIl resolved "that the clerk be instructed to in- vestigate the collector's books and ascertain t:'e deficiency, audi itS soon as possible to issue a war- rant for the arrest of the ec Uector, Robert E- Hughes; also, that the ctoA be empowered to obtain outfide help, if nec<>s3ary, and to collect the balance of the rate,the question of extra remunera.- tion, to be considered later." A committee was ap- pointed to consult with the clerk on the matter. Mr Thomas Evans remarked that, although he had fcad no hand in electing Mr Hughes as their sur- veyor and collector, he thought tfoe matter ought not to be passed over without a word. He did not know what in the world they were to do. Whom could thev truH This officer, from a neiglibouring n 1;1." rhio nrndecessor. camie to them with ex- oellcnt. testimonials. He had testimonials from gentlemen they as a. Oounoit luwew weil, and after all the trouble and care ttrtt the Council had taken h -had made a fool of them; had made them the laughing-stock of the town. He really felt it very deeply. He did not know how in the world they reto go About the bIL44wsv in future. It was impossible to p: t tn1 in testimoMaJs.—The Clerk reported that ;('u:bø=t on the question ofth? pinMd which obetru the view of Te c new County School from the mum road, and the re- moval of which is desirod, met, on December 14th, there being also present representatives of the County School Governors and Mr Charles Jones, tee proprietor of the land adjoining. A unanimous opinion was put on record that in the interests of tho County School it was desirable that the pinfold tibould be removed, and- that Council should be ftsked to obtain acrommoda-tioo elsewhere for the carts., etc.. now kept hhera Mr Orabbe explained that the County School Governors had no funds out of which thev could assist to provide anotte- build- ing for the town's purposes, and they threw them- selves upon the mercy of fcte Urban Council, Whom they asked to cany out the improvement in the intwests- of the which is m imporbant benefit to the district. Mr Oharlea Jones promised to build on his land if the ugly pinfold were removed, and 1II-:e increased rateable value would compensate the Council for the expense. The further consideration of the question w.us adjourned—It was explained that the Public Works Loan Commissioners had agrved to lend for 30 years to the Council at three pur cent. per anaum the money required to form and tile footpaths in the town., W. accordance with the authority ,t., btvrrow reoently granted. Mr Evans said the terms were very favourable, considering the present coalition of tie money market. The offer was accepUd.— Alluding to the Bill with which the Council is now proceeding to Parliament for power to compulnurily acquire land for widening the road froni Abergele to the station at Pensarn, Mr Oabbe. the ckrk, said he had received notice of three disswrtier.ts-^Hlas two lairge landowners who declined to sell amd one tenant. He 'ha.d had three assents, itn,, t no reply from the other parties, interested, nor did they expect any. )
BEAUMARIS - u I
BEAUMARIS u I Board School Treat.—1On FndAy last Lady Mag- daieiv Bu.lkt.iw generously gave each scholar at these school* a present. A large assortment of useful article had been providoo by her ladyship, and had been predously laid out on tables at the sohools by Mrs Kyffill, and the Misses Massey, who, with Ladv Mr.gdalem, attended the distribution, each child in turn going up to the table and making bis or her choice. The foUowmfi mmbers of the Beard "were also present r:—Rw. W. G. Owen, Nir William Griffith, and Oounoilior Hugh Thomas, junior. A vote of t.bM]M w.- accorded to Lady M?tdalMt. on the Uloioo of Mr William GriSth, seconded bv the Rev. W. G. Owen. Mr John Ro- bert. the h?Iut?ter, .[etMFC.? thinks on behalf of the teachei's. Seasonable Benevolence—MM Clemsoin, of Broad- hurst, Cheetham Hill, Manchester, and of 4, Bulkeley-terrace. in tliiv tovni, has again this year, with her usual inimifieemoa, kindly sent to Mr Wil- Ham Griffith, town clerk's oiffce, a riheque to be ejn>ended in providing coal fc<r the deserving poor in the town, and of whioh over a, 100 will partici- ""The WM' Fund —The members of the permaMmt Thb War F¡¡!,d-TOO Jnl'D}hoc'i of the permaoont staff (,f the Royal Anglesey Engineer Militia have, through their treasurer, Quartei-master Sergeant A. K Hendferson, lumclied over t > the Mayor a sum of L16 17s 4d ? the result of t? oonoort organised by them in aid oi the ahove fwid. -The Mayor has Sis week remitted a furtlw i..3Wment of £ 40 to the Mwsion House Fund.  Mke? ?ed on his &ectwl ™ i" b is s. y "I*#™" on Monday 1ft' ?b?utiM wMth?r, mten?ns to ?. we under- ? ?for0ibra!?r. Sir R'chard is accompNued M'A? Bu??y -M? MMter leley, S G^ rkK*!«v Ward, ?dMr M. H. Milner. Rev. G. B. Haxris(,?,-?, wmt &' ohaPkm ? tutor to M?rBu!ke)..y, ? Dr. P^ algr-ave, o i_„„i ^i —Two o<ti?rtMamMnta have been wJ t^To^i ^oTr^tS thtte e past week. The Zt WMI ill <;(?IID?tdon wUR tbe Girls' Depart- .W",t n B,.rl L? orgmmmd by Miss t ,i„. ii,.nr» Rrthools, organieed by Miss pronlUlt' was "f mia?- taure, wo s:  of the opmv, "Red Pi,,L,g Hoods P-ception." Several cparet?.. ??'? ?? town Masted m the   ib.w was omlp;"a by çou-lloc HUO Thomas  <—— oompaniat. Hie 8000nd oonœrt was given by the I achc?ara at the County School on Tuesday evening. Th. first part of the programme was ;{evoted 0 the 'f?,=Oe of the cantata, "The Year and t!io Months," which wu rendered very creditably, the staging and oœtumes being very well ammgà, and tt various tableaux very pretty and effective. Speciul mem,ion mwt be mdo of tL musical drill by the boy scholars, unaer the dh*ouon of Sw- ant-Majw Jupp, the drill instructor. The boys sang a patriotic song', and went through the vaaioto eyofuti,% as if quite to the manner bo-. The climax was MMLed :JV;3.11Û:j;ck proudly unfurled over "Pretoria." The audience readily accepted this as an omen, and cheered to the ecOO. The distribution) of prizes was made by the Mayor (ConneWor W. R Jones), who wag sup- ported on the platform by ta?w Pev. J. wini=s- Meyrick, the Rev. J. Hillier, Alderman Hh Thomas, Mr R. W. Roberts, and Dr. R. M. Wil- liams, Menai Bridge. The remainder of the pro- gramme coml%ted of various ?, sOlDs, and re6- tations by membem of the 9=L Much em(bb I is due to tho mftftemm, hess Richards, Miss N. Sacret, and Miss A. J. Williams (Eurgain), for their efforts in organising the entertainment, which waj certainly very successful. Mr E. Madoc Jones, M.A., headmaster, responded to a vote of thanks which was accorded to him and his staff. Dr. R. M Williams proposed a vote of thanks -to the mayor foi, presiding, wtaieh was swmlad by Mr R. W. Roberts, Menai Bridge.
I BLAENAU FESTINIOG. I
BLAENAU FESTINIOG. Police Court.—This court was held last week, before Mr E. P. Jones, Mr G. H. Ellis, Dr. R. D. Evans, and Mr D. G. Williams.—Sergeant Owen charged lad named Hugh Morris Hughes, Sum- ZrZ"_terrace, with climbing a downspout on the side of the Public Hall with the object of entering the building whilst a concert was held therein. The spout broke, and had the lad not been able to get a hold on the windowsill he would hav& 7?robably I C. seriously injured by the fall. The Superinten- I dent stated that the Urban Council had been caut4ouing against this dangerous pr ctice of climb- ing the walls of the hall, .t to no elfed. The B..ch fined the defendant, and ordered the damage to be made good.-Mr John Williams, owner of Foelgron Quarry, was fined five shillings and costs f jr omitting to publish the Mm1liferou9 Mines Acts i i his quarry.- The same defendant was fined one pound and costs for storing powder in his quarry in excessive quantities. The cases were proved by Inspector G. J. Williams, and Mr Lloyd Carter, Carnarvon, prosecuted.—Sergeant Owen charged William Lloyd, 122, High-street, with being drunk and riotous at the Queen's Hotel, and he, was fined seven shillings and six penoo.-Inspector Roberts summoned David William Eynon, Commercial Hotel, Blaenau Festiniog, for selling liquor to a drunken person. Mr Guthrie Jones, Doilgelley, prosecuted on behalf of the police, and Mr R. 0. Davies defended. This case a&se from one heard at the last court, when Ellis Williams, shepherd, Tanygrisiau, wM fined for beinc drunk on Ucensed Eremises and refusing to quit. Evidence was given by Ellis Williams thth. went to the hotel between four and five o'clock in the evening of November 2nd, and remained thee, until he was ejected by the constable close on ten o'clock, during which time lie consumed over twelve pints of beer, and was very drunk when turned out by the officer. Several witnesses were called to corroborate the statement of Ellis Williams. In defence, a total denial was given as to the quantity of beer con- sumed by Ellis Williams, and it was suggested that the case was taken by the police after the appear- ance of a sensational paragraph in the daily papers. &nee of a sensationWal e ?c(! ;ipthtt such is not the Tha Chairman: We know that such is not the case. The police proceeded in this action on the court day, and not alter the reports were puoiisnea. We say that in justice to the Press and to the police. The defendant was fined three pounds and three pounds thirteen shillings costs including the advocate's fee. Inspector ?Roberts charged Lewis Jones, Tymol, I and Thomas Roberts, Rhiwlas, both of Trawsfynydd, with ?bemg dftnk at Highg?<' Hotel, Trawsfynydd, on November 27th. We further charged Richard Lewis, the landlord of the 'hotel, ?,t permdttin drunkenness in the case of Lewis Jones, and witf selling liquor to a drunken person in the oase of Thomas Roberts. Mr Guthrie Jones prosecuted on behalf of the police, and Mr J. E. Humphreys, Llaarwst, defended. P.C. Evan Jones testified to watching the hotel, and said that he saw Roberts served with beer. In defence, it was pleaded that an unauthorised person served the beer, and that the men had: been order to leave the premises. Jones was fined one shilling and costs, Roberts ten shillings and costs, and the landlord one pound in each case with two pounds eighteen shillings costs. -The charge of selling drink to a drunken person preferred against Edward Lewis, Cross Foxes Hotel, Trawsfynydd, was dismissed. The same solicitors appeared as in the previous oases.
-DOLGELLEY.I
DOLGELLEY. I District Council.—The monthly meeting of the Council was held on Saturday, Mr John Evans pre- 8iding.-The Local Government Boaid wrote that they had received the report of the inspector who had held an inquiry in regard to the application of the County Council for the tramefer of a part of tho I rural district in the parish of Brithdir and lslawlr- dref to the urban district of Dolgelley. The Board, having considered the report, decided to disallow tho application (hear, hear).—The Bonbddu Parish Council wrote that they were proceeding with the wepk of providing the village with oan efficient supply of wholesome water.—It was decided to write to the Local Government Board complaining of the action of the Barmouth Urban Council in carting offensive matter through the streew to the cruraLll ?istriet without anT covering. County Court.—Tho bi-monthly court was held on Saturday, before his Honour Judge W. Evams.-D. E Hughes, draper, Delgelley, sued the administra- tors of Catherine H. Griffith, Victoria Buildings, for the recovery of JB16 10s, part of funeral expenses. The defence was that the expenses were unreason- able. His Honour gave judgment for plaintiff, a- D6 13s 6d for a suit of clothes supplied to a relative.—Mr W. George, Portmadoc, applied for a warra.nt of comuritment against Mary Evans, a. warrant of c W. dd- r disobe d ience- to an Penygelly, Dinas Mawddwy, for disobedience to an order of the court to attend before the registrar to be examined as to her means of satisfying a udg- ment which had gone against her in the administra- tion of the estate of the late Richard Griffith, Penygelly. His Honour, after hearing evidence, granted the order, the same -to lie in the offioe for two months to give defendant a final opportunity of complying with the order.-Mr George applied foc a garnishee order against the husbana for £ 200 which he owned to the estate, and his Honour granted: it. I
HOLYHEAD.
HOLYHEAD. On Tuesday last the Scotch Border Regiment, 800 strong, passed through from Ireland for mobHU sation at Aldershot, where 300 reserves are to join them, making the regiment 1100 strong. The men seemed in. high spirits and, in excellent condition. The same evening Lord Roberts and Mr Chamber- lain arrived from Dublin by the mailboat, and re- ceived a splendid reception by the large crowd who had assembled to see the great s-ldier and the great statesman. I'nere 19 aa» oiu mmiioi uu LoUÇ pier who has served under Lord Roberts, and his lordship, on landing from tile steamer, saw liim, went straight up to him ana, shook him warmly by -tho;hwi(i Hyfrydle Debating Society.—On Monday the members of this society met, the Rev. John Wil- liams in the chair. The subject of debate was "Ought the Irish Home Rule Bill be allowed to re- main on t;he programme of the Liberal Party. Mr Richard Morris opened on the affirmative side, and waa supported by Messrs W. E. Williams and W. Hughes. The negative side was taken up by Mr Roland Jones, supported by Messrs T. Eames and J. Williams. The result of the division was 14 for the affirniatin-a and 15 for the negative. Vessels Foundering—On Saturday week, while the s.s. "Gallic,' under the command of Captain Pimoliin, was coming to Holyhead from Grcenore she encountered a vessel burning signals of distress. The vessel turned out to be the "Mary and Jane," of Chester, 68 tons registered, which had eit Garston, on t;he 15th, with a crew of three liands, who were saved. The vessel, which had a cargo of coals, is suppoicd to ha.ve foundered. -The master of the "Jolla Bull," of Whitehaven, says that on Saturday morning, early, he observed, a vessel go suddenly down. He was only a quarter of a mile ahead of her. It is feared the crew also perished. The foundering took place between the Stacks and tlie Skerries.
LLANDUDNO. I
LLANDUDNO. Amount of bright sunshine recorded week ended December 16th, 1899:—Sunday, December 10th, 1.3; Monday, December llth, 4.3; Tuesday, comber 12th., 0.0; Wednesday, December 13th, 0.0; Thursday, December 14th, 5.5; Friday, December 15th, 5.4; Saturday, December 16th, 0.0; total, 16.5 hours. St. Tudno's Guild.Some very successful meeting are being held in connection with the guild this year. The duties of the secretariat are being carried out energetically by the Rev. Robert Williams. Last Friday night the guild held a temperance meet- int: iMMt entertainment, Rev. J. P. Lewis, Conway, delivering an address. For next Tuesday evening, Principal Fail-child, of Bangor, is announced t. read Dickens' great ChriBtmas masterpiece The Christinas Carol," with limelight illustrations. The Incorporated Society of Musicians.-We give below a list of the candidates (including teacher's name and establishment) who were awarded certifi- cates at the examination held on December 8th and 9th, 1899, by the above society at Llandudno. The examiners were: Mr A. F. Smith, Mus. Bac. Cantab, A.R.C.O. of Dorby, and Dr. A. King, F.R.0.0. of Brighton. PianoforteIntermediate Grade-Humoun: Florence E. Brook (Mr L. Jones, A.R.C.O., Narellan College, Old Colwm (ms" &. Jones). Pom: Marguerite M. Broome (Miss Nixon) Alice M. Evans (Mr L. Jones, A.R.C.O.), Narellan College, Old Colwym. (Miss E. Jones); Eleanor M. Raynes (Mr L. Jones, A.R.C.O.); Mary B. Roberts (Miss L. M. Whitby, I.S.M.). Elementary Gnde-Honours: Amy Watson (Mrs A. P. Ockle- ston). Pass: Robert H. Burden (Mrs H. W. Powlim, I.S.M.), Trinity House School, Colwyn Bay (Rev. J. H. Astley, M.A.); Claudia Hughes (do.); Sarah Parry (do.);; Gwendoline Thomas do.); Mary Williams (Mr U. Jones, A.R.C.O.). Preliminary Grade Pass: Edith Bowen (Mrs H. W. Powlson, I.S.M.); Helen E. Wood (Miss L. M. Whitby, I.S.M.). Violin Elementair Grade—Pass AUceMacualiam (Mr L. Jones, A. RPT 0G.)a, d ??P ? .a$ Alwenacuallum (Mr L. Jones, A.R.C.O.), Gwynfa Ladies School (Mrs H. Mellor). Preliminary Grade-Honours: Maud F. Brown-Westhead (Miss 1. Hewitt). Pass Anne G. Roberts (Mrs H. W. Powlson, I.S.M.), Plas Isa' School, Colwyn Bay (Miss Everitt). School Board.—The monthly meeting was held on Wednesday, Mr William Bevan (chairman) pre- ?w.* T'* Clerk estimated thA a sum of L179 "t I bathe piwept from the parish of Eglwys- rhos to their pari1!n-£51 in respect of principal and interest, B128 m respect of maintenance and management of the schools. Eglwysrhos paad in rospeot of eighty children. On the motion of Rev. F. G. Jones, a preoept for that amount was made out.-It was also decided to have a census made. The Clerk estimajted) that the Board would require £1217100 7d in respect of the parish of Llandudno. They ted about JE300 in hand at the commence- ment of the financial year, which he considered the Board would require. Mr Bone moved, and Mr John Roberts seconded, that a precept be made I for that amoumitt This was carried.—A letter was read from Mr G. A. Humphreys stating that since the Council had passed, by the casting vote of the chairman, not to proceed with the relieving sewer to Oraigydon, the question appeared to be shelved in4efird?;ly, and it was necessary for the Board to decide what course should be taken. He sug- gested that dradiwg? be arranged into one of the adjoining strwte. Mr Bone moved that the mat- tl>: œ proce&&d with, with a view to obtaining the sanction m the Education Department, under a scheme which Mr Humphreys might suggest. The I present building lacked ventilatdon,, and so many children onght not to be subjected to the incon- venience of coming to Llandudno schools. Mr John Roberts seconded, and 5t was carried.—The seal of the Board was affixed to mortgage to Public W: t:&rdfo2t- D. r. Lewis wrote resigning her post of teacher at. the Infants' Departni-ont, It was agreed to advertise for an- other teacher.—Mr John Robedis remarked upon the mc,ity of having a sohool on Great Orme, where the numbdr of children was increasing. The C h airman conewred in these remarks, and ttt? sub- ject was deferred for further consideration. The R.S.P.C.A.—The annual meeting of the com- mittee and collectors of the Llandudno branch of the Royal Society for the Prevention, of Cruelty to Animals was held on Monday at Clifton Lodge, Llandudno, the residence of the honorary secretary. Tlte report of the inspector to the society showed that the work of the branch had been well attended to during tbo past year, by the permanent inspector, and by six =tioml inspectors sent for special duty during the busiest periods of the season. The coaching and vehicular traffic had been, carefully watohed, and the horses found to be generally in ) good ccnMittMm. The donkeys had been looked after i ar view to securing proper treatment and regdar feeding for them. The treatment of cattle, poultry, J etc., transit by rail had been attended to, and a ax ed improvement had tA-m -place. The provisions of the Act for the Protection of Wild Birds lhad been enforced, and several convictions secured for catching goldfinches, etc., during the breeding season. The number of convictions ob- tained during the year in the district was 75, and the fines inflicted amounted, to L48 15s lOd. No portion of these fines is received by the society, t.,It it bmn the cost of prosecutions. T? amount collected Li, Llandudno amounted to £54 Os 6d, the cost of printing was 21 18s, and the balance of £52 2s 6d was forwarded- to the Parent Society in London, as a contribution towards ayin.g the cost of maintenance of the inspectors. complaints were made by some members of the committee rc?spectin? the overcrowding of vehicles taking visitors rouna thj Great Orme, and the inspector was instructed to watch the traffic carefully during next season. Regret was expressed that Colwyn Bay has not yet taken an active interest in the work of the society, and practically contributed nothing to its funds, although the inspectors give the same atten- tion to Colwyn Bay and its vicinity that they do to the rest of the district. The hope was expressed that during the coming year Colwyn Bay would help materially in collecting funds for keeping up the society's work in the neighbourhood-. A hearty voto of thanks,to the collectors and to the chairman (Rev. C. T. Astley, M.A.) terminated the meet- ing.
LLANFAETHLU. I
LLANFAETHLU. I The funeral of the late Mrs Griffith, of Carreg- I lwyd, who died at St. Leonard's on the 11th instant, took place at Llanfaethlu Parish Church on, Friday, the 15th instant. The service was rea4 by the Rev. S. Mayne Wade, vicar, St. Thomas, Trowbridge, and the Rev. R. H. Williams, rector of Llanfaethlu. The mourners were: Rear Admiral Mann, Major Carpenter, Mr E. Owen Carpenter (nephews), Miss Carpenter and ,i. Mann (nieces), and Mrs Mayne Wade. A large number of friends, tenants, and others, were present, among whom we noticed tho Revs. 0. Lloyd Williams, Llamhyddlad; T. Prichard, Llanbadrig; and R. Roberts (rural dean). Llanfechell; Dr. Parry Edwards and Messrs J. Lewis, Llanllibio; J. Lloyd Griffith, Holyhead; R. Lewis, PJasymynydd; J. Jones, Rhostymawr; J. Jones, Western eights; O. Hughes, Pent?rfyn; W. Owen, New Inm ;l R. Williams, Rhydgoch; Rice Rowlands, Llanfaonraeth; G. J. Griffith, Bod1- !Maj<; Rowlands, Tymawr; Hugh Owen, Oefn- dn; J. Lewis Jonce, Uosgymd-yn; Richard Owen, TM CodMo.; and Miss Owen, Plas Berw. The in- terment took place in the Carreglwyd family vault. Wreaths were sent by Lady Reade, rand MrsMayne Wade, Hon. Mrs Albert Way, Major Carpenter, Mrs AWins, Miss Shaw, Household at Tmter Mr and Mrs Ernest Bird, Mrs Woodlatch, and Mr Staoey.
' LLANGADWALADR (Bodorgan).
LLANGADWALADR (Bodorgan). School Treat.—On the 14th inst., through the kindness and generosity of Sir George and Lady Meyrick, the school children of the above parish were entertained to an' excellent tea, bara brith, etc., at Bodorgan Hall. The tea was served in tie spacious servants' hall, and the tables, laden with tempting eatables and decorated with plants, pre- sented a very inviting appearance. Tea being over, the children were now taken to another part of the mansion to view a magnificent sight in the form of Christmas tree. The tree was ifi?hted up with soores of different coloured candles, i the branches bent under the weight of the valuable gifts, crackers, fruit and lovely ornaments. Each of the scholars and teachers reoeived a gift from the tree, and it was presented by Lady Meyrick. The gifts consisted of workboxes, needleoases and writingcases, knives, dolls, games, etc., and they were most gladly re- ceived by the various recipients. (Several songs were sung during the evening, and one item was specially composed for the occasion by Mr Thomas, Cilcain (formerly of Trefdraeth N.S.). Votes of thanks were moved to Sir George, Lady Meyrick, the Misses Meyrick, and Master R. 0. Meyrick, for all their kindness, and a right hearty cheer was given by all present. Welsh speeches were delivered by Miss Eva and -master R. O. Meyrick, which were loudly applauded. The singing of the National Anthem brought a very pleasant gathering to a close. Oranges and buns were distributed to the children as they left the -hall. The bright and smiling faces of all showed plainer than words how thoroughly everv one had enjoyed himself, and the valuable gifts which t.hey received will be reminders of the ever kind donora.—Cor.
LLANRWST.I
LLANRWST. The County Schools.—With the commencement of tlte Cluistmas holidays the connection of Miss Patterson with these schools in the capacity of headmistress will cease. Miss Patterson was at the head; of the school at Llanrwst when it was a branch from that of Misses Matthews and Stand- ring, Llandudno, and when it was taken over by the County Governing Body under tho Inter- mediate Education Committee she was appointed head teaoher, a position which she has held with very successful results ever since. The pupils havo passed their examinations most nuccessfully. and in a recent year the only girl from an intermediate school in Denbighshire who succeeded in winning a scholarship at the North Wales College was from thi scliool. We are sure that Miss Patterson will leave Llanrwst with the bet wishes of the in- habitants, but that they will regret to lose so amiable a. lady and so efficient a teacher. Miss Patterson has become.principal of the Maindee Col- legiate Sdbool for Girls at Newport, Monmouth- l shire, an institution which, we gather from the I l?r'n tus, da an excellent, higli?.e? school, with a nt=r of refwenoes wb&niably of a satisfactory I oliaractar.
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1 PORTMADOC. I Inquest.—On Saturday dt?ortmn Dr. Hunter  Hughes and a jury held &n inquest touching the I d?.a,t,b,. of Moms Jones, ;,d ert, I the discovery of whose body m the River Hafod we reported iD our last issue. From the evidence, it appeared that the deceased, who was about 24 years of age, had been depressed in mind for some time. A verdict of "Found drowned" was returned. eMs\nwHl.offa()!f noon Messrs William Dew and Son offered for sale the Sportsman Hotel, a fully-licensed freehold pre- mises, with stabling, out-buildings, and kitchen garden; There was a spirited bidding, wlhich started at £2000, and culminated at 24600, at which fi 1'6 the premises rere pu?chamed by Miss Hudson, tL tenant. Mr Dew congratulated Miss Hudson, and wished her 8UCes8 on the un(tertaing, and that she would live long to work it into a proht for herself. Messrs Hugh Jones and Co., solicitors, Carnarvon, acted on behalf of the vendors. Dinner.—The workmen engaged in the erection of St. John's Church tower and. the church-room were entertained to a sumptuous dinner at the Queen's Hotel on Friday evening by Mr and Mrs F. S. Percival. The Rev. Llewelyn R. Hughes, M.A., presided, and he was supported by his two curates (the Rev. R. H. Williams and the Rev. R. P. Hughes) and Mr Evan Jones, Groeslon (con- tractor). The health of Mr and Mrs Percival, the Vicar, the Architect (Mr Perrott), and the Con- tractor was drunk with enthusiasm. The catering of Mrs Jones was admirable, and a most enjoyable ovening was spent. Prize DiBtribution.-11he annial prize distribution in connection with the Intermediate Sdhool was held upon the premises on Tuesday afternoon, there being a very large attendance of parents and others. The Rev. Llewelyn R. Hughes, M.A. (vicar), presided, and among the members of the Court of Governors and of the County Governing Body present were Mrs Casson, Dr. William Jones-Morris, Messrs Jonathan Davies, C. E. Breese, Richard Davies, and William Morris Jones (clerk). Letters and tele- grams expressing regret at not being able to attend were received from Mr J. E. Greaves (lord-lieu- tenant) Mrs Greaves, and Miss Greaves, Dr. S. Griffith, Mr Burnell, the Rev. W. J. Nicholson, etc. The C h airman, in dn interesting address, referred to the combined success of the etool .,] ,he .?.1- lent work done by the pupils-a fact which the headmaster (Mr J. Rhys Evans, M.A.) and- his efficient staff need not be ashamed of (applause). Tlie Headmaster then read an exhaustive report up J I the work of the year and the distinctions gained hy the pupils. He again pressed upon parents the im- portance of keeping the children in tho school for a r..ger pmiod t ean rel-e months. He dwelt upon the physical, mental, and moral tone of the school, and saad that until the physical side was thoroughly equipped the other sides would be very seriously -handicapped. He also remarked that it was a serious loss to the school that Mr David Morris (the Oakeley's) had o?aeod w be a g4D?ernr, A. observation 'that was loudly applauded was the an- moucement that out of eleven ccndidates presented to the Central Board examinations ten had been successful. The Chairman, in calling upon Miss Breese to distribute the prizes, said the report was a very satisfactory one, and reflected great credit, not only upon the teab,-m, but als, upon the pupils. Prizes were next dis?butel to the followili:- Maiy Jones (Prenteg), Claudia Owen, Jane Owen (Criccieth), Violet Parry, O. D. Griffith, R. W. Jones, Thomas Roberts, Cadwaladr Williams, J. Pierce Davies, R. E. Owen, and Thomas -At, Jenkins (boys' prize for athletics). Certificates in connection with the Oxford and Cambridge local examinations were given to Thomas Roberts, W. 0. Roberts, R. H. Davies, E. J. Edwards, William Jones, Sussie Jones, Elizabeth K. McKerrow, and G R. Thomas. At the conclusion of this interest- ing ceremony, Miss Breese wished the pupils a ,M, merry Xmas and, a happy New Year. On the motion of Mr Jonathan Davies, seconded by Dr. Jones- Morris, a cordial vote of thanks was passed to Miss Breese for performing her part so well. A similar compliment was paid the chairman, and the audience afterwards went over the premises, more particularly the technical side of the school, where the work done by the pupils was inslyxted The County lliel War Fund—A public meeting oonvened at the instance of the irrb. Ditriet Council was held at the Town Hall on Wednesday night, for the purpose of considering what steps should be taken to augment the county fund for the relief of the families of our soldiers and sailors now serving with the colours. Mr R. M. Greaves presided over a large attendance, and apolQgised fo 7the delay in calling the meeting, a circumstance which was due to the fact that he was away from home. He pointed out that it was a matter not so much of charity as of their bounden duty to sup- port the movement. A remark which elicited loud applause was the announcement that Mrs Greaves, at Xmas, was accustomed to give a dinner to the school children of Penmorfa, but this year they had made the request that the cost should be handed over to the relief of the families of our soldiers.—Mr David Breese, secretary of the county fwna., gave a ^ery emoouraging accoupt of the way the subscriptions were coming in, especially by means of collections at the various churches and chapels of the district. It was the intention of the Central Committee to administer the fund them- selves and not forward- it to the Mansion House; they would, therefore, perceive that they had their work cut out for them.—Captain J. R. Pritchard pro p owd that a local fund be opened for the relief h1d: :¡¡ ::= ::r the sick an d t;J and of the families o7 our soldiers and sailors, and that the amount so ralsedbe handed over to augment the county fund' now being administered by the Central Committee. The speaker observed that the local corps of Volunteers had already collected £30 —'(applause)—*aind this would be nsuided to the county fund. He also said in conclusion that the local charity he himself usei to administer at Xmas would, this year, be transferred to the widows and orphans of tle ;;Idiers.-The Rev. W. 'J. Nicholson seconded the motion in a stirring speech, and said that if they did not support this movement they were not worthy of the men who had so loyally and bravely served them.-Mr Richard Davies sup- ported, and said that the State provision for our soldiers was far from satisfactory.—The resolution was carried unanimously.—Dr. William Jones Morris moved that a committee with power to add to their number be formed to organise a collection through- out the town an d district in aid of the fun d He had intended to pay a visit to the Paris exhibition next year, but after the great insult of the French press to the noblest woman on earth-(loud and continued applause)-he had changed his mind, and would give the money towards this movement (ap- plause).—Captain H. Barnard seconded the motion, which was also carried.—Mr C. E. Breese proposed that the following gentlemen be constituted the committee, viz.,Messrs R. M. Greaves, J. R. Pritchard, Alfred Crick, Jonathan Davies, Sergeant Hammond, Dr. Jones Morris, Messrs John Hughes (Borth), William William, Tremadoc; David Wil- liams, Ivy House; Richard Newell, Morgan Jones, Lieutenant-colonel J. S. Hughes, John 0. Hughes. —The proposal was seconded by Mr David Morris, and passed with the addition of the names of Mr C E. Breese and Mr David Morris.—A cordial vote of thanks to the C h airman, propose d by Mr the Rev. ;?o Owen, brought the proceedings to a close.
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PWLLHELI. Town Council.—At a. special meeting of the Coun- cil, ,Z: ?y morning, it was decided, on the motion of the Mayor (Dr. 0. Wynne Griffith), seconded by Mr William Eifl Jones, to memorialise the Boitro of Trade for a grant of a Provisional Order in regard to electric light supply. County Magistrates' Court.-At. this court, on Wednesday, before Mr R. Carreg (in the chair), and Mr J. G. Jones, Mr Arthen Owen applied for the transfer of the licence of Tynewyddi, Aberdaron, to Richard Griffith, son of the holder, who was now dead. Application granted.—Robert Jones, Nevin, was summoned for allowing a pony to stray. Mr Evan R. Davies appeared for the defendant, who was ordered to pay a fine of 58 witbout costs.
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RHYL. Death of Mr Hubert O'Grady.—The death took place onTuesday ofMr Hubert OGradv,at 43,Mount- I Pleasant, Liverpool. The deceased, gentleman, who was paying a private visit to Liverpool, contracted a chill a few days ago, and, despite the best medical care, expired, as already stated. Mr Hubert O'Grady was one of the best known actor managers in the provinces. In addition to being a comedian of broad and unctuous humour, he was a very successful play- wright, two of his pieces, "Th Fenian" and "T?o Famine," bringin him in a considerable fortune. Latterly Mr Hubert O'Grady went to reside at Rhyl, where he built a pretty little theatre, and a fine house for himself. He was born in Limerick in 1841, and started life as an upholsterer. At an early age, however, he developed a decided taste for the stage, and after debating the point for a litt le time he decided to leave tho workshop and take up a line more in harmony with, his desires. During the twenty-five years following, Mr O'Grady passed through almost every branch of the profession, from a ghost show to vocalist in oratorio. Eight years after commencing has career before the footlights, he wftb engaged by the late Dion Boucicault to play Conn, and he was the first artist who assumed the role in the provinces. Shortly afterwards, he the 1. i? the provhin i; )e ?n manager and eirthor, started on tour as hie own manager and author, his first play beiing "The Gdmmoch," which he pro-I duced on St. Patrick's night, a.t the Royal, Stockton. After "The Gomanooh" had a mo»t successful run, Mr O'Grady wrote "Eviction," pd directly this famous drama appeared, its success was warranted. For five years he played the piece in England, and then took it to Amertca. Subsequently he toured in Australia, and for the iast few years devoted himself mainly to the English provinces.
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ST. ASAPH. County Court.—On Friday, at this court, Mg Honour Sir Horatio Lloyd delivered judgment in a?? a -ion brought by a boy named M'Elroy against the %hy! IZt??t ?'oiincil for damages consequent on injuries reemved by him through his being run over by waggons at the West Promenade extension works. RhyI. It was contended by the plaintiff that while sitting on some rails at the extension works in July last he was run over by three ballast wag- gons which had been set in motion by a number of boys who were playing with them. The Council denied liability, and contended that they had taken all reasonable precautions. His Honour said that he had come to the conclusion that the plaintiff was not guilty of contributory negligence. He also held that the Council had taken all reasonable pre- cautions to prevent their waggons being moved. He regretted the incident, but was bound, to find for the defendant Council, but without costs.-Mr Morris Wartski, jeweller, 21, High-street, Bangor, sued Mr Henry Parry Jones, butcher, Llanddulas, for recovery of £ 2 5s, being the ba l ance due on a 9-carat gofd chain. The plaintiff's traveller said that he sold the defendant a gold chain, but had only received jB3 5s out of 24 10s. Mr Crabbe, solicitor, Abergele, appeared for the defence, and placed before the court a document received from the plaintiff by the defendant. It was a.s follows:- "Debt summons from the County Court for this district. This is to give you notice that unless the sum due from you to Mr M. Wartsm, 1, mgn- street, Bangor, is paid within three days from the 28th day of July, 1899, a summons will be i?ued from the above County Court for the recovery of the sum, with costs. Amount due, L2 5s." His Honour: What right have you to send, that at all, o to put the words "From the County Court" oil the paper? Witness: I did not send it. It was sent out by the clerk. His Honour: The registrar will take care of that document. I have spoken to Mr Wartski before about it, and will not do so again. Mr Crabbe contended that the chain was sold under a warranty. Defendant and a Witness gave evidence to the effect that the plaintiff s traveller guaranteed that the chain was worth £4 10s, adding that he would give defendant the chain 10s, adding that he woulB d F?v,? ?. Mr Llew. Jones, if it was not worth £4 10s. Mr Llew. Jones, jeweller, Abergele, said he had examined the chain sold to the defendant, and found that it was worth from B2 5s to 22 10s retail price. Defendant s Traveller: I do not think that t!ia,t has anything to do with the case at aU. His Honour: I think it has. You sold a chain to the defendant for 24 10s. It is nothing more or less than a downright swindle. He has paid you quite enough, and I give juument for the defendant. Mr Crabbe: I ask fjr costs. His Honour: I will give costs in this case, owing to the notice sent to the defendant. [With reference to the above case of Wartski v. Jones, the plaintiff, Mr Morris Wartski, writes to us to tlie effect that all the facts of the case were not properly placed before the Court, and that he is endeavouring to obtain a. re-hearing. Ed. "N.W.C."]
FUNERAL OF THE LATE MB CORNELIUS…
FUNERAL OF THE LATE MB CORNELIUS DAVIES, CARNARVON. At Llanbeblig Churchyard, Carnarvon, on Mom- day afternoon the funeral took place of the late Mr Cornelius Davies, ex-deputy chief constable for Car- narvonshire, whose somewhat unexpected death we recorded last week. The deceased, having for a large number of years been a prominent Freemason, was accorded Masonic honours. There was also a representative gathering of the general public pre- sent, and would have been considerably larger were it not for an impression which went abroad that the funeral would bo of a private character. In addi- tion to members of the Segontium Lodge of Free, masons there assembled at the house a contingent of the Carnarvonshire constabulary. The Chief Constable (Colonel Ruck) was present, as were also W. J. Parry; in addition to those members, who are Superintendent Harris (deputy chief constable), Superintendent Jones, and Superintendent Rowland, Superintendent Rees (of the Ooway division) being unavoidably detained by police court duties at Llan- dudno. The County Council was represented by its Chairman (Alderman J. R. Pritchard) and Alderman W. J. Parry ini addition to those members,whoare also masons, the Carnarvon Corporation was re- presented by Councillors Hugh Jones, John Davies, Thomas Hughes, Edward Parry. Among others present were :—Mr John Davies, J.P., Major Payn- ter, Messrs Hugh Pritcltard, Ranelagh Jones, J. S. Owen, Miller, Cuthbert Carter, Owen Jones (Glanbeuno), E. Jones (Minafon), A. Ll. Griffith, T. H. Rawson, DavidJ Roberts (Waterloo House), S. W. Parnliam, etc. Among the chief mourners were Mrs Davies (widow), Misses Davies, Bettwsycoed (grand- daughters); Mr Faichney, Bettwsycoed; Mr J. E. Humphreys, Llanrwst; Mr Owen Jones, Bodfan (brother-in-law) Miss Webster, Liverpool; Mrs Jones, The Marsh, Rhuddlan: Mrs Hughes, Con- way; and Mr Pritchard, Holywell. The distance I from Tygwyn, the deceased's residence, to the grave- side being only a few hundred yards, the body was borne to the church by members of the police force, preliminary oorvice having been conducted by Rev. E. H. Griffith, curate of Llanbeblig. On the coffin, which was of massive polished oak with brass mountings, and had on its breastplate the name and age of the deceased, were deposited several beautiful wreaths, among them being two sent by the Segon- tium and Portmadoc Freemason Lodges and one I y tihe police force. In the church the Rev. E. H. Griffith again officiated1, together with Bro. the Rev. Thomas Edwards (Gwynedd). The "Dead March" in "Saul" was played on the organ at the close of the service, and the body was borne to the grave on the shoulders of some of the deceased's masonic brethren. At the grave side the usual service was read by Bro. the Rev. W. Morgan (rector of St. Ann's, Bethesda), and then, followed the masonic ritual, which was most impressively read by Bro, the Rev. T. Edwards. The attendance of members of the Segontium Lodge included ;—Bros. E. Evans, W.M. H. Jones Roberts, S.W. Rev. Thomas Edwards,P.M., P.G.Chap., chaplain; J. Armstrong, S.D. W. J. Lloyd Griffith, J.D. R. W. Newton, D.C. Alex. Corrison, I.G.; William Ellis, steward; J. O. Morris, P.M., P.P.G.Pur. John G. Jones, I.P.M. Caradoc Rowlands, P.M., P.P.J.D., P.G.A.Sects.; Charles H. Rees, P.M., P.P.S.W. W. H. Whiskin, P.M. Richard Jones, D. H. Wil- liams, Alwyne Carter, W. H. Wright, R. Jones Hughes, John Evans, R. Newton, G. E. Humphreys, D. W. Davies, W. Hamer, H. Coleman, R. Gordon Roberts, Henry Owen, Clenyg Jones, William Watkins (Tyler), Hughes, Llanfairfechan. The visitors were :—Bros. W. Rumsey Williams (1072), J. Humphreys (384), W. Godfrey Williams, W.M. Madoc (1509), J. W. Warner (486, St. John's, India,). All the arrangements for the funeral were in charge of Councillor Edward Parry.
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CARNARVON INrEUlfEDIATE SCHOOL.
CARNARVON INrEUlfEDIATE SCHOOL. DISTRIBUTION OF PRIZES: THE FUTURE, OF THE SCHOOL. There waa as usual a large attendance at the annual distribution of prizes illl connection with the Carnarvon InwrmedJiate School, on Wednesday. The meeting took place in the Guildl Hall, and was pre- sided over by Mr Issard Davies, M.A. (chairman of i the Governing body), the prizes being distributed' by Mrs Jones (Minafon), one "f the. governors. The Chaiimmn, at the outset, said that it gave him great pIeMnre to welcome so many friends of the school at that animal meeting. It was the I¡:h =tto:h;in:oo:e es,.btl. f i: school, and he was gratified to find that the results ( of the examinations were becoming more and more satisfactory. Tile school had now arrived at a stage of maturity, and couldi claim to be recognised as one of the public schools of the country. During the past year three of the boys had taken scholar- ships in the great Universities of Oxford and Cam- bridge (hear, hear). One of them took an open scholarship, and waa complimented upon being the best prepared candidate presented for a long time (cheers). The other two exhibitions at Oxford and Cambridge respectively. The results of the Central Board and the University examinations were no less satisfactory. The town of Carnarvon had, there- fore, every reason to be proud of the school and its staff. He (the chairman) had come in contact with many schools and staffs, but he had never met a., staff that had been so indefatigable and so united in its efforts to sccure the prosperity of the school as that of Carnarvon, had been (applause). At last year's prize distribution he ventured to state that this year's gathering would take place in the new school buildings. He now most humbly apologised. He ought to have known better (laughter). But his excuse was that when he made the statement he had had not, much experience of architects and builders; and if he were to give his audience an advice it would be that they should never make a public statement on the authority of either of those classes of the community (laughter). He was, how- ever, told that the school would be opening its next term in the new buildings. He could not vouoh for that unless it waa the intention of the staff to turn the builders out. There was another danger, that of the lack of, funds. They were told by experts that they had one of the best of schools on one of the finest of sites, hut then they required a sum of R1500 to clear their way. They had heard of Pwll- heli raising £900 by means of a. bazaar for its inter- mediate school, and surely the county town ought to be able to raise four times as much for its school (applause). The governors were going to appeal to the mercy of the court-the court of the ladies of Carnarvon—to get them out of the difficulty. Next October it was intended to bold a monster bazaar which, it was hoped, would result in even more than B1500 being realised so that the house of a care- taker might also be provided. The honour of Car- narvon was now at stake, and it lay with the ladies I :lè town to preserve it. He sincerely hoped that when the time came to work for the bazaar there ?would be no lack of energy on the part of anybody (applause). The Chairman then read a letter of apology from AMerm:m D. P. Williams, the chair- mall of the County Governing Body, who congratu- lated the governors and the staff on the continued prosperity of the school. The Chief Inspector of the Central Board had, spoken to him in very high praise of the excellent work of the Carnarvon School ,qnd of the adjvaneed work in particular (hear, hear). The Headmaster ;Mr J. Trevor Owen, M.A.) re- ported as follows on the general condition of the school :-In many respects, the past year can be considered one of the most encouraging since the school wa& opened six years ago. Like a'n other institutions of a similar character we have had to pass through what may 'be called mild crisis, but I think it will be readily acknowledged that our vital- ity ihas not been impaired to a serious extent by our passage through, them'. For instance, at we an- nual function last year I had to report that our attendMco 'M somewhat diminished owing to the opening of a school in the neighbourhood, and then I was inclinedi to assume that we had arrived at something like our normal number'of scholars, but such has not proved to be the case. After remaining fairly stationary for a term or two, we have now recovered our original position, This term last year w'reguftered 167; t!us term, 195 (applause). Nor is there any reason to fear that this number will iot be duly maintained under present conditions. In fact, we are disposed -to think that we have not by any means reached the maximum limit as far as number is concerned. The staff has been increased. Miss Rowlands, B.A., was appointed as assistant mistress at the commencement of the term. Our pro??ent staff, therefore, consists of nine permanent masters and mistresses—with three teac m. The governors have decided ;to open the next term in the no*- sohools. The members of the staff who have been labouring in our present premises will keenly appreciate this change that is contem- plated. Of course, our progress during the past six years has been handicapped1 by oertain inconven- iences arising from working in buildings that are u*1 specially designed for a school, but I do not propose to dwell specially upon them. Indeed I must congratulate the towni that it was able to secure the use of the premises in Church-street. In many respects, they have served extremely well for ,temporary purposes. I wish, however, at this junc- ture, to emphasise the importance of good buildings at any school. It is extremely difficult, I fear, TO genemte a proper corporate life and the necessary undty among boys and girls unless they can be taught to respect all that is connected with their school life. Towards the end, I am firmly convinced that good buildings which are architecturally taste- ful are really essential. If boys and girls are to take a real pride in their school, they should be duly affected, not only by the influence of the school staff during their daily intercourse with them, but such an influence should ba properly upheld by other indirect means outside the cl assroom (1?rs. Good school buildings constitute certainly the most important of such indirect means. Perhaps we have been ,hampered more in the teaching of science in the present buildings than in that of any other subject. Good laboratories are, of course, essential to all real scientific teaching. So far we have been obliged to resort to various make-shift contri- vances. The new school, however, will be admir- ably equipped- for both chemical and physical teach- ing. In addition to two laboratories for chemistry and physics there are a lecture theatre for demon- stration, a cookery room, and, a manual instruction room-all will be provided with the latest apparatus. I need not emphasise the importance of scientific teachmg here, but I may be pardoned if I say that we slm', be so fitted up as to be able to provide the best scientific teaching that any secondary school 111 the kingdom can or will be required to give (applause). Manual instruction is -being given. I take the opportunity of reminding friends of the sdhool that it is not proposed to have our class- room walls and passages unadorned. In order to produce the aesthetic influence I referred to above to the full, of course, pictures, etc, are neces- flary. If any of our wealthy magnates are at pre- sent casting about for suitable and acceptable gifts -other than, subscriptions, of which we are also sadly in need-I beg to suggest that pictures 3f historical events or personalities would: be most wel- come. As sr- instance of the somewhat remarkable progress of the school, in one respect at all events, I may just refer to the fact that in 1894 we opened with 67 boys and girls, and that this time we have 195: we have thus trebled ournumber in six years. During the past year one important change was made. A t? you are aware, the upper forms of the school were examined by the Oxford Local Examina- tion Board up to July, 1898. When, however, the Central Board began to assume effective oontrol of thie organisation and examining work of the school it was found necessary to discontinue the Oxford examinations, and present the school for the Central Board examinations. A very efficient, though somewhat elaborate, system of examination has been instituted—and all our secondary schools are now submitted to tliese examinations. A -re- port on the general work of the school is submitted, and certificates are issued to candidates who are able to take papers of a certain defined grade. The standard required for the junior and senior certifi- cates is at least the equivalent of that required for the corresponding certificates of the Oxford local. In the senior forms work of a far mm advanced character can be taken. The Headmaster, dwelling upon the examination of the Oent:al B,,ud, said tt,at its standard was extremely high-in S<)m stages it was higher than any other, not excepting the Oxford and Cambridge, and it had already a definite marketahie value. He knew that in some quarters great pressure was brought uion staffs of I secondary sohools to get the most in the way of what was called tangible results, but he had for- tunately suffered but little from it at, Carnarvon. He hoped that this pressure wouldl lessen in the future, and that tlie tendency wouid be to value a school, not so much because it helped pupils .0 attain, to high places in the examination lists, but because it developed character and produced results whiich would reveal themselves in the distant future (ap p lau ) (a'l:Ues were distributed by Mrs Jones (Mm- .fli, tk list of succcBSClSbcmg as follows :-VI. Greek, J. O. Morris (prox. acc., A. G. Owen, D. F. Roberts); Latin., D. F. ioberts (prox. see., G. Evans, D. T. Roberts); French, Winnie Stythe (prox., L. Hughes); Maths., G. Evans; English, Linnie Hughes (prox., W. Stythe); Science, G. Evans (prox., R. A. WiUiatas); English History, L. Hughes. V.: Latin, Anna Davies (pros., W. Stythe); French, Anna Davies (prox., Emily Jones, W. M. Jones); Scripture, Emily Jones (acc., Annie Jones); English, Emily Jones; Maths., Blodwen E. Griffith (prox., Jennie Williams); Science B., Winnie Sfcytlie (ace., Emily Jones, Della Williams); Drawing, Blodwen E. Griffith. Lower V. Form: Jennie Williams. IV. Latin and French, J. W. Roberts (prox. acc., Tudfor Williams and O'Brien- Owen, ace., Ednyfed Evans, J. D. WiHiaJM); Scripture and English, O'Brien-Owen (prox., J. D. Williams, Ednyfed Eva?M) Maths., J. W. Roberts; S?c Elll=Fd,nLg., Ednyfed Evans (ace., J. D. Williams, E. T. WilUama, O'Brien-Owen, Ed- wards) Drawing, E. Tudor Williams; Form, J. D Williams. III. Latin and French, W. J. Ro- berts (prox., T. H. Thomas); Maths. and Science, D W. Jones (acc., W. J. Roberts); Scripture and English, T. H. Thomas (acc., W. J. Roberts); Form I rize, T. H. J hou;ts (acc., W. J. Roberts). IIL G.: Scripture, Ada. Griffith (prox., Esther D. Jones) English, Maggie M. Williams (prox., Janet Barr); Languages, f,- Anne Pritobard; M"h.. and Science, Esther D. Jones; Form, Jane A. Prit- chard. II. G. Scripture and English, Gaynor Williams (prox., Jennie Williams) French, Jennie Williams; Maths, and Science, Lizzie Foulkes prox., Gaynor Williams); Form, Jennie Williams. II. French, J.G. Hughes, Oral French (ace., J. E Hughes); Latin, G. R. Williams; Matbo., J. E H ?Witiams (aoc., G. R. Williams, R. J. Jones, A. C Wiliame); English, J. LI. Williams (ace., G R. Williams); Form Prize, G. R. Williams (ace., J. G. Hughes). The em,%y ??riw given by Mrs Chmdm, was awarded to Ernest Rees, the subject being "The Character of the Reformation." The Mayor of Carnarvon (Alderman W. J. Wil- liams) said that as & member of the Governing Body, and one who took a deep interest in the welfare of the school, he wished to call attention to the fact that the school had been conducted un, der a. great disadvantage as to suitable premises, but that it had nevertheless done excellent work. The new buiidim? would bt opened at the com- ::=ntb¡::e term, a.: order ;;ereJ: the school even more efficient than it had been in. the past it waa neo-ry to have the o- operation of all its supporters to wipe the debt ?of_ L1000 still remaining. Most of the gentry and the tradespeople had already contributed, but there were others of whom they might reasonably have expected support who had not contributed. He also emphasised the necessity of children being permitted to remain in school for a period of at least three years. Though it was undoubtedly to the credit of the school that it was preparing boys and girls who distinguished themselvesi in <exaaaLnation», yet :he coassdered that the chief aim of the school ought to be to prepare young people for the commercial world, where the majority would na.tuN.Uy have to struggle for their living (hear, bear), Looking on the results of the last Central Board examination, he regretted to find but one pupil from that school who had obtained i::wut WJatHcJ¡:hn:b:mn: cular would not be M.g!ect<? when it was bor- in mind what its preservation had done for Wales. All address was also given by Rev. J. E. Hughes, M.A., and: subsequently the scholars submitted the following programme, the musical conductor being Mr John Williams Solo and chorus, "Ye Mari- ners of England" (pierson)-solo Thomas Jones; choi-us, "0, wert thou in the cauld blast (Mendels- sohn) recitation!, "Hiawatha s Photographing" (Carroll), Emily Jones; solo and chorus, "The Mer- maid" (Old English,)—solo, E. A. Griffith; piano- forte solo, "Lied Ohne Wortc" (Mendelssohn), Willie Morris; scenes from "Le gendre de M. Poirier" (Sandeau et Augier), D. F. Roberts and A. G. Owen chorus, "Clychau Aberdyfi nnale, "God Save the Queen."
GOLD MINING IN NORTH WALES.
GOLD MINING IN NORTH WALES. On Monday, before Mr Justice Farwell in the Chancery Division, the case of Isaacs and Evam v. Evans came on for triad. JUR JJWIOOCK, and Mr Edward Ford appeared for the plain- tiffs; and MrHughea, Q.O., and Mr Ingle Joyed for the defendant. Mr Badoocik said this was an action against Meredith Evana for a declaration that the de- fendant held as trustee for the plaintiffs, or one of them, a certain lease 4agoldmine in North Wales. Mr Isaacs was the chairman of a large ,mining oompamyan the adjoining property, and he took an assignment from plaintiff, Thomas Evans, who was a. mining captain of great ex- perience. He was no relation to the defendant, but they were old acquaintances, having been previously associated! ins sunular undertakings. In ? cMe the leme had been takm in in mume of the defendant alone as truaoo for a partnership venture upon a verbal agreenuent that the profits should be divided between, them. On the present occasion1 they did not put down in writing exactly what the "arrangement was, but tha lease WM taken in the name of the dsv fendant on behaif of the joint venture, and the arrangement was that the profits to be made by working or selling the mine were to be equally divided. Plaintiff alleged that the money and expenses required for working the mine and de- veloping it to the extent of finding a purchaser were to be found by defendant, and plaintiff himself contributed the experience, being of oon- sLdenable skill and experience as a miner in searching for gold in North Wales. This was in March, 1898. On April 30th they got a lease to defendant alone, and after that obtained the necessary Crown licence. Since then there had been workings to a. certain extent, and they had fmmd! api appreciable andj payable amount of gold; and plaintiff now learned' that defendant had found a person willing to take an option to purchase two-thirds of the mine for £1260. After the mine had been proved Mr Isaacs ac- quired from the plaintiff All his interest in too venture. Between them they replresetnibed ISo beneficial interest in one moiety of the mine, and they now asked for a declairatioti that de- fendant was trustee of that moiety. The ques- tion was whether plaintiffs could make out that there was ran, agreement of partnership, and the facts supporting that were these: -Plaintiff was the first person to inform defendant that the mine was available. He heard in March that the existing lease had! expired and took the news to defendant, who was very pleased to hear it, as of course everyooJI in North Wales was on the lookout for gold mines. They had a long conversation together at an hotel at Barmouth, and agreed verbally to act jointly, defendant to find the money and plaintiff the experience. Plaintiff then went off to Dolgelley, saw Grif- fiths, the landlord's agent, and arranged to take a lease. Ever since the lease was granted plain- tiff had been actively associated in the business of the parbnerslup, by lending mining tools and directing the workmen as to tile way in whidk the mine should be worked!; co11ecl.:i:ng speci- mens of quartz, etc., which he took to the sol- icitor representing them in, securing a pur- chaser. He also arranged with, the landlord for a reduction of his royalties from. l-12th to l-16th. Defendant had now the audacity to set up the Statute of frauds, but he submitted that would not apply where the parties had. already worked together under the alleged arrangemiemt. The plaintiff put the defendant in the way of acquir- ing the mine, but not for himself. Plaintiff got the mine, and he had the information which eni- abled him to join with the, defendant in getting it- The fact that plaintiff did not find the money was met and balanced by the fact that it was the plaintiff who found the, informaition which told the defendant, of a. mine which was worth taking. The defendant knew nothing about it till the plaintiff told him, and he told him on the promise that there should be partnership. The parties agreed that there should be a partnership be- fore anything was done, and the mine was taken in defendant's name to be held, not for himself, but for both of them. Under these circumstances he conterided that the mine was acquired for the purposes of the partner- ship, and therefore that the defendant was act- ing as trustee for the plaintiff. Mr Justice Harwell, without calling on Mr Hughes, said he was convinced that in this case then; was no partnership at all except with re- spect to a, piece of land t,,be"ir,(L -N,,d,( it in this case the mining cwptaton seemed to have done certain works which were alleged to be in part performance of the contract, but he could not hold that this was 80. He had therefore no ■alternative but to dismiss the application with costs.
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