Llangollen Advertiser Denbighshire Merionethshire and North Wales Journal

LOCAL & DISTRICT NEWS. LLANGOLLEN. SCHOLASTIC SUCCESS.—We are pleased to hear that Miss Alice E. Chambers, of the Board Schools, this town, obtained a 1st Class Queen's Scholarship at the examination that was held at the Stockwell Training College, London, in July last. We understand that she will enter the college in January next. THE MONTHLY FAIR took place on Tuesday, the 1st inst., when some fine horses that were shown met with a ready sale at high prices, while those which were inferior were little enquired for. Store cattle were disposed of at low prices, which ranged from Y.8 to £16 10s., but fat ones realized good prices. There were only a few sheep, and those of a fine sort exchanged hands at a great advan- tage to oeiievs. store pigs „aiuu oucnp, ana porkers rather [dear, the latter obtaining a ready sale. The supply of live stock at the Smithfield was, one the whole, limited, for which the extreme coldness of the weather, the ground being coated with snow, will somewhat account. RELIGIOUS SERVICES AND PREACHERS FOR NEXT SUNDAY.—At the Parish Church, Matins at 10 30 a.m., Litany and children's service at 3 15 p.m., and Evensong at 6 p.m.; and at St. John's (Welsh) Church (Abbey-road), sermons at 10 30 a.m. and 6 p.m.; clergymen, Rev. E. R. James, B.D., vicar, the Rev. R. Bowcott, B.A., and the Rev. Th. LI. Williams, M.A., curates. — English Baptist Chapel (Penybryn): sermons at 10 30 a.m. and 6 p.m., by the Rev. James Williams, pastor. -English Wesleyan Chapel (Market-street): sermons at 11 15 a.m. and 6 p.m., by the Rev. W. Powell, Llangollen.—Welsh Wesleyan Chapel: the Rev. W. Thomas, Llan- gollen, will preach at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.- Congregational Chapel (Church-street): sermons at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., by the Rev. W. Humphreys, Penuel.—Welsh Baptist Chapel: the Rev. David Williams, pastor, will preach at 9 30 a.m. and 6 p.m.-Calvinistic Methodist Chapel: sermons at 9 30 a.m. and 6 p.m., by the Rev. Thomas Jones, Castle-street.— Penllyn Mission Room: sermons at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. SAD DROWNING CASE NEAR PONTCYSSYLLTAU.— On Thursday evening week, about eight o'clock, as a man named William Jenks, foreman of the Shropshire Union Canal Company's boatyard at Pontcyssylltau, Cefn, was going from his own home to see a neighbour, who resides near the canal, the night being very dark, the poor fellow must have mistaken his road and tumbled into the water. Nothing was thought of his absence until about ten o'clock, when his wife became anxious as to his whereabouts, and aroused some of her neighbours, who at once proceeded to search the neighbourhood. Nothing, however, was seen of him until about twelve o'clock, when someone saw his hat floating in the canal near Pontcyssylltau Aqueduct. The body was seen almost immediately afterwards in about three feet of water, deceased lying on his face. When got out it was found that he bad a small bruise on his forehead and another across the bridge of his nose, and it is supposed that in falling into the canal the deceased's face came into violent contact with the bulwarks of a boat that was lying at the spot, and was stunned by the blow, which accounts for his raising no alarm or making any attempt to get out of the water, which at this spot is only some two or three feet deep. An inquest was held upon the body at the Canal Tavern, Pontcyssylltau, on Monday, before Mr. Humphreys, deputy coroner, and a respectable jury, of whom Mr. Edward Jones, Alma House, Vroncyssylltau, was foreman. After hearing evidence to the above effect a verdict of "Found drowned" was returned.—Mr. Jenks had been long in the service of the Canal Company, was a kind, neighbourly man-ever ready to help and comfort those in need. He was a member of the English Congregational Church at Cefn.—The funeral took place on Monday afternoon at St. John's Cemetery, Llangollen, and the services were conducted by the Vicar and the Rev. J. H. Hughes, Congregational minister, Cefn, the latter reading the lessons in the church, and giving an address at the grave. As this was the first funeral which took place in this parish under the Burial Act of 1880, and as the notice given was somewhat incorrect, the friends of the deceased feel greatly obliged to the Vicar for his Christian courtesy in kindly suggesting the arrangements, and to Mr. Hughes for so readily falling in with the same. ABOLITION OF DISTINCTIVE STAMPS FOR TELE- GRAMS.—lhe assimilation of the penny adhesive stamps for postal and Inland Revenue charges having been received by the public with much satisfaction, it has been decided to proceed further in the same direction and to abolish the distinctive stamps now used for the payment of the charges upon telegraph messages. On and after the 1st November, therefore, the use of distinctive telegraph stamps will be discontinued; and postage stamps of all amounts, including the penny postage and Inland Revenue stamp, will be available for the payment of telegraph charges. This measure will facilitate the posting of tele- grams in letter boxes during the night, or where there is no telegraph office within a convenient distance, as telegrams thus posted will be con- veyed, without extra charge, at the next collection of letters to the nearest telegraph office which is open, for the purpose of being transmitted by the wires at the earliest possible moment. In those cases in which difficulty would be experienced in obtaining a printed telegraph message form ordi- nary paper may be used. The message may or may not, at the object of the sender, be enclosed in an envelope, but if an envelope is used it must be marked telegram, immediate." The stock of telegraph stamps and stamped telegraph forms in the hands of the public may still be used for telegraph purposes, but not for postage and Inland Revenue payments. THE WELSH AND THEIR LANGUAGE.—The Welsh in the matter of their language are a very obstinate people. They cling to it with a tenacity which nothing will shake. The committee appointed to inquire into the condition of intermediate and higher education in Wales in their report just issued state that this question of language is, and must be for a long time to come, a very important factor in estimating the condition, both social and educational, of the people of that country. To those who are resident in Wales the prevalence of the Welsh language is a matter of daily experience yet the greater part of the evidence received by a committee on this important subject tends to show that such prevalence is very dis- advantageous to proficiency in those branches of knowledge, such as the classics, philosophy, etc., where a copious command of English is necessary to success in competing for university prizes and honours. It may be asked how far this state of things is likely to be permanent; and in answer to this question the committee "feel bound to say that, in spite of the progress which, under the influence of the elementary schools, of rail- ways, and other causes, the knowledge of English has made and is making, such is the attachment of the Welsh to their language and literature, so deeply interwoven are they with their daily life, their religious worship, and-even their amusements, that in dealing with the subject of education speculations as to the probable duration or dis- appearance of their native tongue are hardly of practical bearing. Nobody can complain of these attachments, and it may still be hoped that the Welsh will become all that can be wished without forgetting their mother tongue. -St.James's Gazette. DASTARDLY ATTACK UPON A MEDICAL GENTLEMAN. A young man named Griffith Griffiths, a plas- terer, of Geraint, this town, was apprehended on Saturday by warrant on a charge of assaulting Dr. Jones, also of Llangollen, on the night of Oct. 26th, and brought before G. LI. Dickin, Esq., on Monday, who remanded him until Wednesday, when he was tried before G. LI. Dickin, Esq. (in the chair), and Major Conran. The prisoner, when charged, admitted the offence. Dr. Jones, who appeared with a plaister upon his face, said that about eleven o'clock on the night of Oct. 26th, which was very dark, he was coming down the Geraint, just between Fine View and Llan- gollen Brewery, accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. William Hughes, after attending a case, and he heard Mrs. Hughes (who was a few yards in front of them carrying a lantern) saying Good night" to someone she passed. What I" was sharply given in reply. He then saw prisoner coming up the hill towards them (Hughes and himself arm in arm),and quite opposite witness, who was on the right side. He gave him room to pass, which he did, but just as he got to a higher level, he snatched his (witness's) whip out of his hand, and instantly dealt him a most savage blow on the left side of the head with his fist, he thought, which sent him sprawling some £ o>' o- moment' Next he felt himself being raised, but just then he received a violent kick in the lower part of the back, by whom, he could not say, which sent him down again. When he got up a second time he was quite bewildered and hazy. Upon going down the road a few paces he heard somebody following him from behind, who gave him another blow that sent him into the gutter, where he was again kicked in the small of his back. By this time they (Mr. and Mrs. Hughes and himself) were near the Holyhead road. He got up, and went across the road to the footpath, on which he sat to rest himself, being quite ex- hausted. He bled from the right cheek, which cut, he thought, was caused by the first fall, and also from the back. Again he heard someone coming towards him and he received a most violent blow on the top of the head. He was then removed to one of the houses in Waterloo-terrace. After remaining there sometime he went home, and from thence to report the case to Sergeant Jones. He would swear to the prisoner striking him the first time. He heard no other voices until he came to the Holyhead road.—By the Chairman I did not see nor hear anyone else when prisoner came to me.-By Major Conran When on the Holyhead road I could not swear as to what the men said, as I was quite bewildered. I was taken to the house by Mrs. Hughes, and with the exception of Mr. Hughes, no one else came to my help. Not a word was said between me and prisoner.—Prisoner Did I strike you more than the time I took the whip from you ? Witness Yes, I believe you did, but I cannot swear to it.-Prisoner When I brought your whip TO-I°U 0U Holyhead road I struck you then.— M 6SS N°K know who did it. Hughes said I am a painter and live at Aberadda. On October 26th, about eleven o'clock at night, I was in company with Dr. Jones and my wife coming down the Geraint. When between Fine View and the brewery prisoner came to meet us.- To Chairman He was not waiting for us, but was coming towards us the first time I saw him.-My wife was in front with a lantern; but had it not been for the lantern, though the night was dark, it would not have been impossible for me to know a person who came face to face with me. He came on the right, and Dr. Jones gave him way, and after he had gone past about a yard he turned round and snatched the whip out of the Doctor's right hand, d -it in his left, and struck the Doctor with his right hand on the left side of the head, which caused him to fall forward down the hill. It must have been a most severe blow.—By Major Conran The prisoner stood well above the Doctor after he passed. 77 went to the Doctor and was in the act of lifting j1™ up when prisoner kicked him in some part of the body. It was a heavy kick, but prisoner said u°/i v,WOrc'" -^h01"6 was no one else there. I still had hold of the Doctor,and afterwards lifted him up, and he walked a little way down the hill without aid. I turned round and could see prisoner, who had backed a little way up the hill. I said in Welsh to him, Do you know what you are doing, and do you know who this gentleman is ?" He was then in the act of taking his coat off, and before I could say another word it was off, and he answered, xes, I do, and you as well." I said," Well, you are doing an awful thing you had better mind what X°yLare doing." Look out," he exclaimed, I am Griff, the Geraint!" I said, Yes, I know you are. Mind what you are about!" He came rushing down the hill, as if with the intention of striking me, but I moved aside, and he missed me. I cannot say whether he meant the blow for me or Dr. Jones. After. that he struck Dr. Jones a hard blow on the top of the head, and the Doctor fell into the gutter on the side of the road. When the Doctor got up again the prisoner ran at him, but as the former was a short distance in front he crossed the highway and sat upon the footpath. I do not know whether he had got up when the prisoner struck him once more. Just then three men, S. Davies, T. Davies, andAckers, came from the direction of the Waterloo Tavern. I heard my wife saying to one of them (whom I know afterwards by his voice to be Sem Davies), For goodness sake, take hold of Dr. Jones," and he answered, No, Mrs. Hughes, I dare not: I must not let him know that I am here." I know Davies was a patient of Dr. Jones's, and I suppose he said that because he did not want him to know he was out so late. After that I saw him and the other Davies taking hold of prisoner. That was all I saw. Dr. Jones was then taken to one of the cottages.- By the Chairman Prisoner would be going towards home when he met us. I never saw him drunk.- By Major Conran He was not staggering about like a drunken man, but was rather active. Mrs. Hughes, wife of last witness, deposed that when she met prisoner as coming down the Geraint with a lantern, on the night of Oct. 26th, he shouted Hallow and she replied quietly, Good night." He exclaimed, What!" and she again said," Good night." When he passed she turned her head round and saw him snatch the whip from Dr. Jones's hand and then give him a blow in the head or some other part, which made him fall. While her husband was raising him he kicked him, and as soon as he got up he kicked him again into the gutter. She saw him do it. There was nobody there with the prisoner. When her husband was raising Dr. Jones from the gutter she ran down to seek help. Her light somehow went out before she reached the bottom. The first man she saw was Sem Davies.— By the Chairman I heard nothing at all said between Dr. Jones and the prisoner.—Prisoner Did I kick Dr.J ones in the gutter? -Witness Yes,you did. Dr. Jones recalled I do not know the prisoner personally, only by sight. I never had any bad words with him, nor have I attended him profession- ally. The road is about 8 or 9 feet in breadth. Prisoner said he could say nothing but that he had taken too much beer that night, which made him very foolish. Griffith Griffiths, prisoner's father, on being sworn, spoke as to prisoner's condition when he reached home. His mother went to meet him as he came with Davies. He was rather steady upon his feet, but very drunk, being somewhat moidered by drink. He had been treated by some river watchers at the Feathers, and had afterwards had two glasses at the Waterloo.-The Bench ruled that as he could not swear to this it was not evidence, and added further that to prove that he was drunk would in no way alleviate the offence. It was at this point ordered that the charge be changed from that of a common assault to one of assault with intent to do bodily injury. After due deliberation the Chairman said: Griffiths, we have heard the case fully, and come to the con- clusion that the assault upon Dr. Jones was the most unprovoked and brutal we have heard. The charge being one of intent to do bodily injury, there being no penalty for a common assault heavy enough to meet this case, we commit you for trial.—He will be tried at the January assizes. An application that he be admitted to bail was refused. Much interest was evinced in the case, the stand- ing area in the court house being well occupied. GLYNCEIRIOG. HARVEST HOME.—Thanksgiving services were held in the Parish Church, on Thursday, October 29th. The litany was read, at 3 p.m., by the Rev. D. Jones, Lodge and the Rev. E. R. James, B.D., vicar of Llangollen, preached a very appropriate sermon, his remarks being founded on Revelation xiv. 14-16. The hymns were 381, 382, 383 from "Ancient and Modern." The second service commenced at 7 o'clock, when the Rev. J. S. Jones, Llantysilio, read a part of the service, and the Rev. D. Jones, vicar of the parish, the remaining portion. Then followed a very impressive sermon by the Rev. E. R. James from Luke xxiv. 24. The church had been very tastefully decorated for the occasion by Mrs. Thomas, Bryn Derw, and Mrs. George Briscoe and Mrs. Falloon, The Laurels. The collections made after each service were towards defraying the church expenses. The edifice was crowded in the evening. "CORWEN^ COUNTY COURT.—Friday, before H. Cox, Esq., judge.-There were thirty-one fresh summonses and six judgment summonses, issued for this Court, which was unusually small. The only case of any interest was an action in which Mr. Edward Jones, late Groudd, Cerygydruidion, sued Mr. Edward Jones, tea merchant, Liverpool, for an amount alleged to be due to plaintiff from defendant for fixtures that were left on Groudd farm when the property was bought by the defen- dant from the plaintiff. A list of the fixtures was made, and signed by defendant, but unstamped. His Honour said the contract, being over £10, must be properly stamped before a claim could be sustained, but as the parties might seeing that it was a very hard case for the plaintiff,he would adjourn the case to next Court. PETTY SESSIONS.—Thursday, Oct. 27th.-Before Capt.Taylor,Major Tottenham, and Dr. Walker. Vagrancy.-Robert Roberts was sent to gaol for one month for begging. This is the thirtieth time for this vagrant to be an inmate of Ruthin gaol. Drunkenness.-Simon Jones, Llandrillo, John Davies, Penymynydd, and William Jones, were fined 5s. and costs. Offence against the Adulteration Act.-Sergeant Ashton, Barmouth, charged John Hughes, Eagles Hotel, Corwen, with selling him half a pint of whiskey adulterated to the extent of 40 degrees under proof.-Mr. Richards, Llangollen, appeared for complainant, and Mr. Clough, Corwen, for defendant.-Sergeant Ashton said he visited defendant's house on the 14th September, and saw Mrs. Hughes and asked for half a pint of whiskey, which was supplied to him. He asked the price, which was Is. 3d. He said it was too dear and asked for something less, which was supplied to him from another bottle and he paid Is. for it. He told Mrs. Hughes that he intended to have the whiskey analysed by the Public Analyst. She replied it was adulterated with nothing but water. He proceeded that evening to Shrewsbury to the Public Analyst and had it analysed and now produced the certificate. No witnesses were called for the defence.-Fined 10s. and 12 19s. 4d. costs. BANGORISYCOED. MYSTERIOUS DROWNING CASE.-On Saturday afternoon, Mr. T. Humphreys, deputy coroner for Denbighshire, held an inquest at this place, on the body of a girl named Elizabeth Roberts, aged nine, who was drowned in the Dee. It seems that the deceased was an idiot, but went to a dame's school, kept by her aunt, a Mrs. Fleet, aged 69. On Thursday evening, the 27th ult., about half-past seven o'clock, the deceased left her aunt's house in company with a sister aged seven,who returned almost immediately afterwards and said the deceased had run away from her. An alarm was raised, and a search made, but nothing was seen of the deceased until the following day, when her body was found in the Dee. The only marks of violence were some bruises on the face.—The jury, after a lengthened inquiry, returned an open verdict. T) LLANRWST. IHE RESIGNATION OF THE REV. THOS. ROBERTS. —We understand that the eminent Welsh minister and author, the Rev. Thomas Roberts (Scorpion), has intimated his intention of resigning his charge of the Independent Church at Llanrwst, after a quarter of a century's successful ministry. His pastorate terminates at the end of February next. A correspondent says:—"Mr. Roberts is well known as one of the ablest of Welsh ministers and divines, and has done signal services in the cause of religion in the Principality, not only in the discharge of his functions as preacher and minister, but also as a writer of remarkable power, his commentary on the New Testament, which was recently completed, being recognised as one of the most valuable productions in the language. It will be remembered that not long since he was presented with a handsome testimonial as a token of the esteem and regard of the members of his church and the inhabitants of Llanrwst generally. Mr. Roberts is held in high estimation by the whole body of Welsh Congregationalists; and, although he severs his ministerial connection with the Tabernacle Church, which he has so long and so faithfully served, he will always retain the affection and veneration of an immense circle of friends, who respect him and love him for his distinguished talent, genial disposition, sym- pathetic tenderness, unspotted character, and unquestionable piety." VRONCYSSYLLTAU. ACCIDENT.—On Monday, a man named Owen was blasting at the Works, and, contrary to regulations, sitting on a stone in which he was drilling a charge of powder, when an explosion blew away part of his band. LLANDUDNO. y THE WELSH BAPTIST PREACHING ANNIVERSARY came off on Wednesday last, at which the Revs. D. Thomas, Llangefni, G. R. Jones, Cefn Mawji and R. Thoaias, Holyhead, took part. As usual) the several services were well attended. MR. JOHN BRIGHT, M.P., arrived here on Thursday evening. Owing to unforeseen circuffl* stances, he will be unable to take part, as promise^ in laying the memorial stone of the new schools to be erected by the School Board, the ceremony having been postponed. SUDDEN DEATH.—On Saturday morning, ^r' John Davies, a car driver, whilst dressing to proceed to his occupation suddenly expired heart disease. The deceased, who was only 31 years of age, has left a wife and young family mourn his loss. His remains were interred & Llanrhos churchyard on Tuesday.. THE DEBATING SOCIETY commenced its fourth session with a conversazione, held at the Masoni Hall on Friday evening last. The consisted of an address by the president, Mr- Samuel Roberts; songs, duets, and recitations < also Jarley's collection of wax-works, which ya divided into three chambers—The Shakespearil The Chamber of Horrors, and the Antiqu Chamber-was exhibited. The attendance satisfactory, the hall being well filled. 30 AN ALARM.—On Sunday evening, about 10. f p.m., the town was disturbed by the tolling 0 the fire bell. The news instantly spread that Mr' Young's studio was on fire. Luckily, just as tb fire originated, a police officer happened to D passing, who gave the alarm, so that the fire Whlc had proceeded from an escape of gas conflagratiDo by coming in contact with a candle-light, soon got under by the timely help given. fire brigade and engine were on the spot in aboU. seven minutes after the alarm was first sounded' but fortunately their services was dispensed With by the help that bad arrived earlier. DENBIGH. CONCERT.-The Baptist annual concert ",as held on Friday night in the Assembly Room. IMPROVEMENT.—The adjourned conference 011 the subject of the improvement of youug mev, was held in the Magistrates' Room on TUESDAY week. Various plans were discussed and œaJ1Ý resolutions moved, but no practical decision ",as carried out. EFFORTS FOR THE POOR.-A special service for the poor was held in the Vale-street school-roo111 on Sunday week, when there was a fair attendance- Mr. W. Parry conducted the opening exerciseS, and Mr. Weston preached an appropriate sernao11. These services will continue through the win^ MILITARY FUNERAL.—On Monday, the "W, ult., the body of Elias Davies, shoemaker, 0 Tower Terrace, was carried to the grale, Deceased, who for about 17 years had been drummer in the Volunteer Corps, was respected; accordingly he was buried military honours. A part of the corps, uudf Lieut. Lloyd Williams, marched with the body with guns reversed, and the band playing Dead March and a firing party of 12, with one sergeant and one corporal, fired three volleyS over the grave after the service had been read bY the Rev. J. F. Reece. Deceased, who died at 3 years of age, leaves a widow and five children who are unprovided for, to mourn his loss. t THE REV. D. JONES, a Calvinistic Methodi8 minister, who was for some years minister of the English Church, left town some little time agO en route for Australia; on leaving he was presents with several valuable gifts, among which were gold pencil case, books, a gold watch, valued a twenty guineas; the latter was from the proprietor of the Banner and Times of Wales, to which paper Mr. Jones was for years a valuable contributor- In Mr. Jones, Denbigh has lost a powerful energetic preacher, in Welsh or English, and » truly Christian man. Mr. Jones was also a sound teetotaller, and h.ad_risen bigih in ±kft ranks pj Good Templary. He sailed with an invalid uncle, who was going south for his health, in the Carthage, of the Pacific and Oriental Line, from Tilbury Fort, about midday on Thursday week. CONWAY. „ TOWN COUNCIL.—At a special meeting held on Friday, the mayor (Mr. Albert Wood) presiding 35 applications were received for the post of receiver of the tolls on the suspension bridge, Mr. William Jones, plumber, Conway, being successful candidate. Two tenders were received for repairing the trellis work of the suspension bridge, and the contract was let to Messrs. Holme and King for Y,190 4s. The hours of workmeD in the employ of the corporation were extended from half-past twelve to four o'clock on Saturdays. Alderman W. Jones notified his intention 0 moving at the next meeting that all distinction9 with regard to allowing members of religion denominations to cross the bridge free of tolls on Sundays be abolished. LLANFAIR. THE PROJECTED RAILWAY.—On Monday week, a meeting connected with the projected railway to Llanfair, near Welshpool, was held, Captain Pryce presiding, to consider a request from the guarantors for the return of the principal and interest of the amounts they had advanced for parliamentary purposes as guarantors. The chairman said if they continued the project at all it must be with a view to a narrow-gauge railway. Mr. Humphreys Owen urged that they should make further efforts to raise the necessary capital, but in their failing to do SO before next session of Parliament they should issue notices for both an Abandonment Act, wit^J the view of securing the return of the guarantors money, and a Continuance Act, in the event o* their raising the necessary capital. It wag. decided to issue the two notices, the Abandonment Act to be proceeded with in the event of £ 22,50^ capital not being subscribed by next session. was also understood that if the Continuance | was obtained the money advanced by the guaran- tors would be placed to their credit. HALKYN. ANNIVERSARY.—Last Sunday was the anniver- sary of the consecration of the beautiful and costly Parish Church of Halkyn, built at the sole cost of His Grace The Duke of Westminster, K.G. There were large congregations in the morning and evening, and the services were very hearty- In the afternoon a children's service was held' The sermons and the address to the children r/? de,livered by the Kev. George Williams, M.A., Gwersyllt, who formerly was curate ot Halkyn, Flintshire, and who has just been pre- ferred by his Diocesan, the Bishop of St. Asaph, to the living of Glyndyfrdwy, near Llangollen. rr HOLT. IHE CROPS.—Much injury has been done to the newly-planted stawberry and other plants in this district by the recent boisterous weather, the hurricane on the 14th causing the Dee to overflow its banks and submerging hundreds of acres of land. "A MOONLIGHT FLIGHT."—A sensation was caused in Holt last week by the flight of one of its principal fruiterers. From what we can learn, it appears that the gentleman in question, finding himself unable to meet his engagements, decided to make what is generally termed a "Moonlight fiignt," which he effectually succeeded in doing on Tuesday week, conscientiously leaving the key of his house with his servant, for the creditors to take what was left. We understand he sailed on the following day to the United States or Canada. CARNARVON. LONGEVITY.-In the parish of Llanbeblig there are living in a small farm a respectable married couple, whose total ages amount to 176 years- the wife 85 years, and the husband 91. They had been married 67 years. They had 20 children 44 grand-children, and 10 great-grand- children. The husband was 73 years gardener at Coedhelen.