Llangollen Advertiser Denbighshire Merionethshire and North Wales Journal

TO CORRESPONDENTS; &c. ?frtic Ed™ ia, tho Eev- J- H- Hughes, 16, Derby-road, Wrexham. The bards will, there- tore, send their productions to his address. "The Sunday Toffy Shops in the East End of Llan- gollen shall probably appear in our next if the practice does not cease next Sunday.

ALL LOVERS OF WELSH LITERATURE will be pleased to learn that a gentleman whose labours as a Welsh literateur have made his name and his works known wherever the Welsh language is spoken, is engaged in collecting Pennillion, and it is understood that lie has already succeeded in forming the best collection extant. It is to be hoped that they will ere long be published. THE NORTH WALES ENGLISH CONGREGATIONAL UNION held its fifth annual assembly on Wednes- day at Wrexham. There was a large attendance. Amongst the visitors were the Right Hon. G. O. Morgan, M.P., Sir Robert Cunliffe, M.P., and Mr. Henry Richard, M.P. The proceedings throughout were very interesting, and, at a luncheon which followed, several important addresses were delivered. EASTER MONDAY was generally observed as a holiday in North Wales, and the continued fine weather attracted an immense influx of visitors both by rail and sea, to various summer resorts. It was the great day of the pleasure fair (Dydd LInn Pawb) at Wrexham, friendly societies had demonstrations at Bangor, Llandudno, Conway, and Llanrwst, and there were a grand meet of bicyclists at Bettwsycoed and two grand j exhibition football matches at Llangollen. | Iz THE ADJOURNED HEARING of the Carnarvon libel case, in which Mr. Sorton-Parry, the defeated candidate for the Carnarvonshire boroughs,sought to have Mr. W. H. Darbishire, J.P., returned for trial on a criminal information for libel, arising out of the late election, took place on Wednesday. Mr. Sorton-Parry was further cross-examined, and evidence for the defendant given by Mr. Roberts. The magistrates dismissed the summons. THE COUNTY POLICE of Cheshire and Flintshire (writes a correspondent to the Rhyl Journal) are being used for the purpose of intimidating labourers working for a respectable farmer who has the courage to resist the attempted tyranny of one who pretends to be the legal owner of the land. One labourer from Malpas was at his employment on the farm when one of the Cheshire Police put in an appearance and warned him to leave his employer, or he would be prosecuted for trespass. Another labourer from Hanmer was working on the same farm, when one of the Flintshire Police came on the scene and warned him to leave his work, or he would be summoned for trespass. If Irish oppression is to become the fashion, and this way of getting rid of tenants adopted, the sooner we have the law of intimidation put in force the better. THE ELECTRICAL EXHIBITION at the Crystal Palace is one of the most attractive which the unique building at Sydenham has offered to the public for many a day. In the streets of the City of London and upon some of the bridges, people have long had opportunities of judging of the different systems-the Siemens upon London Bridge, the Lontin upon Southwark, the Brush upon Blackfriars, the Jablackhoff upon the Embankment, and so on. But at the Crystal Palace the efficiency of the Lane Fox, Edison, Swan, and other lights can all be estimated under the same roof; and that the display should draw crowds nightly is not at all to be wondered at. The effect of the beautifully-lighted structure on a moonless night, as seen from a distance, is very striking. Denmark Hill, which has been called the Southern Belgravia of London, affords an excellent view of a scene at once so novel and so impressive. CAPTAIN VERNEY, R.N., Rhianva, is exerting himself nobly in promoting the objects of the Society for the Home Teaching of the Blind. He spares himself neither time nor trouble to aid its cause. On Saturday week he attended a meeting of the Carnarvon Board of Guardians, and detailed, for the information of that body, the methods by which it is proposed to reach the blind. in North Wales, and teach them to read from books of raised type. It is pretty evident that there is a tolerably large aggregate of blind persons whose condition may be ameliorated by the operations of the society with which the name of Captain Verney is so honourably identified. Even to the aged blind the society will be a boon. Captain Verney mentioned instances where blind persons seventy years of age had been taught to read in twelve months. At present, however, the facilities for teaching from Welsh books for the blind are but few, as there exist of such books in raised type only St. John's Gospel, St. John's First Epistle, and the Lord's Prayer. It is desirable to have a Welsh Book of Psalms and other portions of Scripture, and these the society will, doubtless, be able to supply in due time. The society will, in short, exercise a kind of paternal influence in regard to the blind in North Wales generally, assisted by ladies who will generously devote themselves to the benevolent work.

LOCAL & DISTRICT NEWS. LLANGOLLEN. 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 30a.m. and 6 p.m.; clergymen, Rev. E. R. James, B.D., vicar, the Rev. R. Bowcott, B.A., Rev. Th. LI. Williams, M.A., and the Rev. R. Ellis, LL.D., curates.—English Baptist Chapel (Penybryn): prayer meeting at 10 30 a.m. and 6 p.m. -English Wesleyan Chapel (Market-street): sermons at 11 15 a.m. and 6 p.m., by the Rev. W. Powell, Llangollen.- Welsh Wesleyan Chapel: prayer meeting, at 10 a.m., and the Rev. R. Jones, Llangollen, will preach at 6 p.m.— Congregational Chapel (Church-street): sermons at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., by the Rev. D. Charles, Llanuwchllyn.—Welsh Baptist Chapel: the Rev. H. C. Williams, Corwen, 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. Evan Davies, Trefriw.—Penllyn Mission Room: the Rev. O. Hughes, Cefn Mawr, will preach at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. THE LLANGOLLEN FISHERY.—The Field says :— We have received a copy of the rules of the Llangollen Trout and Grayling Preserve. It is stated that the salmon fishing here is reserved. The terms for trout and grayling are-season, £1 month, 5s.; week, 2s. 6d.; and day, Is. In the rules the boundaries are fully set forth, and the various regulations are suitable for the perfection and proper enjoyment of fishing. THE NORTH WALES CIRCUIT.—It has now been arranged that Mr. Justice Chitty will take the place of Mr. Justice Fry on the North and South Wales circuits at the ensuing spring assizes, and the learned judge has accordingly fixed the following dates for holding them,namely,Ruthin, Tuesday, April 18th Chester, Friday, April 21st. THE DEE.-Fishing in the Dee has been very good this week, some large baskets having been taken-viz., on Monday, one rod, 60 trout; Tuesday, three rods, 180 fish. The water is in capital order, and the season promises to be a very good one.—The Field. ECONOMY IN DRESS.—It is a great many years ago since the sewing machine was introduced into the English household, saving by its speed many an hour of labour to the mother of a large family; but yet, until a recent period, this boon of modern days was only serviceable for making under- clothing,- and such-like garments, that could be fashioned by unskilled hands. Until Mrs. Leach produced her Family Dressmaker, with its accom- panying cheap paper patterns, mothers and daughters who were not enperienced dressmakers were unable to manufacture their own and child- ren's dresses. Now, however, any moderately clever needle-woman, by the aid of Mrs. Leach's patterns and a sewing machine, can produce, all the articles required by the household, at a con- siderable saving. We may safely claim for Mrs. Leach the name of pioneer in this new era of economy in dress, for, before her books were brought forward, only expensive and elaborate patterns were to be obtained, such as could be understood by a practised dressmaker alone but the patterns introduced by Mrs. Leach are so practical and simple, that the most inexperienced may understand and use them. The Family Dress- maker may be obtained at 17, Castle-street. THE MYNYDDOG MEMORIAL.—Mr. John Ceiriog Hughes, the secretary of the Mynyddog Memorial, has just issued a statement of accounts up to date, from which it appears that £169 16s. have been subscribed, and, after deducting expenses, a balance of £ 132 8s. remains in the bank. The proposal to found a scholarship has not been abandoned; but as several other proposals of a similar kind are now before the Welsh public it is felt that some time may elapse before the necessary £ 600 is raised. In the meantime it is proposed to employ the interest of the money in the bank in giving prizes for proficiency in music, Welsh grammar, or Welsh history, at the annual eisteddfod. "The committee have to regret the prolonged absence from home of their honorary treasurer (Capt. O. M. Crewe-Reid), who enter- tains the deepest interest and concern in this scheme, and trust he may soon return, restored in health, into the quiet country of his earlier days. In concluding and forwarding this scheme and statement to the press, the secretary has a melancholy pleasure in having done his little share in perpetrating the memory of a friend, a neighbour, and a brother in all that is brotherly, in the affections of those who have survived him." REHOBOTH CHAPEL.—On Monday evening, at 7 o'clock, at the Calvinistic Methodist Chapel, an admirable sermon was delivered by the Rev. J. Pritchard, of Amlwch, upon the words, If I have told you earthly things, and ye believe not, how shall ye believe, if I tell you of heavenly things?" The rev. gentleman handled his subject in a masterly manner, and seemed to well rivet the attention of the appreciative audience present. Though the attendance was tolerably large, it was not what it might or ought to have been, taking into account that Monday was observed as a general holiday. EASTER HOLIDAYS.—On Saturday afternoon and evening a large number of passengers alighted at this station, holding excursion and ordinary tickets from various stations. On Good Friday about 1050 passengers got down here, the greater number being from Manchester, Warrington, Chester, Liverpool, Birkenhead, Birmingham. Wolverhampton, Shrewsbury and Oswestry. The return excursion trains left at 7.45, 8.15 and 9.15 p.m., but some passengers would have the option of returning several days later. About 760 passengers were booked by the ordinary trains in the evening, there being a great crush for the mail train. On Easter Monday rather more than 1200 passengers arrived from Manchester, Liver- pool, Birkenhead, Chester, Birmingham, Wolver- hampton and Oswestry, with excursion tickets, and large numbers from Oswestry, Wrexham, Ruabon, Acrefair, Trevor, Chirk, &c., with ordinary tickets. The return excursion tickets were available by the excursion trains returning the same evening at 7.30 and 8.0 p.m., and in some cases the next day. About 570 passengers were booked back after 4 p.m. In addition to those who arrived here by the various trains on Friday, an unprecedented number of people from the district for many miles around availed themselves of the opportunity afforded by the fine weather to get to the town on foot and otherwise, as the town on Good Friday possesses all those attractions which are to be met with in an ordinary March fair. On Easter Monday also, besides the large numbers who arrived here by rail and on foot, about 800 came to the town in boats from Cefn Mawr and other places, and, the weather being fine, all appeared to fully enjoy themselves. No small amount of praise is due to Mr. Fussell, the stationmaster, and his subordinates for the most satisfactory manner in which they performed their various arduous duties at the railway station, in the face of the exertion their energies had to undergo on account of the extraordinary traffic of the last few days. BAPTIST CHAPEL, CASTLE-STREET.—On Wednes- day afternoon, last week, the members of the different Bible classes belonging to the above place met together at their schoolroom to partake of an excellent tea, which was provided by Mr. Hiram Davies. After the tea, a literary meeting was held in the .chapel at 7 o'clock, when the following programme was gone through. The meeting having been introduced by singing and Mr. Robert Jones, Dee-lane, engaging in prayer, the chair was occupied by the Rev. D. Williams, the pastor, who briefly remarked that he grea.tly rejoiced at seeing the Bible classes turning out in every respect such a success, and that he considered himself well paid for his labours in connection with them during the past winter months. Edwin Hughes obtained a prize for answering questions on the history of John the Baptist," and Austin Jones for learning a portion in Titus Lewis's catechism. For reciting the hymn No. 399, the 1st prize was divided between S. E. Roberts and Magdalene Humphreys, and the 2nd between Nelly Jones and Mary Williams. Elizabeth Evaua had tho lot ,.t>r learning Matt. iii., and Magdalene Humphreys u m the second. Mr. John Hughes, Church-street, had assigned him the prize for a speedl on Reading Novels and for the best oration on Balaam," the prize was divided between Messrs. Seth Roberts, Advertiser Office, and Levi Roberts, Market-street. For answering 8 questions on the history of Ruth," Miss Eliza Ellis, Church- street, was the best, and Miss S. E. Roberts, Grapes Hotel, the second; and for the best answers to 12 questions founded on Acts ix., Mr. J. R. Humphreys, Llangollen Mill, obtained the 1st prize, and Mr. Aneurin Davies, Dee Mill- place, the second. For the best essay on the Prophetesses of the Bible," the 1st prize was awarded to Miss S. E. Roberts, Grapes Hotel, and the 2nd to Miss Edith E. Jones, The College, both being very highly commended by the adjudicator. For the best essay on the "Lord's Supper," that of Mr. J. H. Jones, The College, was deemed the best, and that of Mr. E. M. Parry, Church-street, second. Mr. J. Hughe.s, Dolhiryd, the adjudicator of the essays, spoke in very high terms of the ability with which all the young men had treated the subject, and also added that Mr. Williams might well take courage and rejoice, seeing that there were such promising young people belonging to the church. Messrs. J. Morris, Greenfield-terrace, W. Williams, printer, D. Griffiths, Chapel-street, and J. Morris, draper, kindly adjudicated the other subjects. The glee party, under the leadership of Mr. Tfcos. Roberts, Hill-street, rendered "Dattod mae Rhwymau and Jerusalemfmy happy home "in an excellent manner; also, Mr. Roberts sang 0 fy ngwlad." After a vote of thanks had been accorded to Mr. Williams for his labours in con- nection with the Bible classes, the meeting was concluded, all present being highly delighted with the proceedings of the evening. COUNTY COURT.-The returns of county court judges just issued gives a summary of the amount of work got through by each judge or assistant judge during twelve months. Wrexham and Llangollen circuit the judge sat 145 days, 19,686 plaints were entered for trial, with claims amounting to £62.508. Of these 10,930 were heard in court, and judgment given for £31.405, exclusive of 11.353 for costs and fees. In addition to the above there were 2,497 judgment summonses heard out of 3,885 issued. HARPER'S MAGAZINE.—The April number of this magazine is one of special attractiveness and is very rich in illustrations. In it is commenced William Black's new novel, "Shandon Bells," a story of Irish scenes and journalistic London, the hero being a young fellow from Cork, who comes up to London to make his way with his pen. General attention will be attracted to the paper on "Mr. Gladstone at Ha warden," written by H. W. Lucy, with unreserved admiration for the Liberal leader, but interesting as well to those who may not be of his political faith. The illustrations, for which' Mr. Gladstone himself furnished facilities, include a full-page portrait of the Premier, as well as portraits of Mrs. Gladstone, W. H. and Herbert Gladstone, Mr. Gladstone in his Library, a lovely miniature of the child Gladstone at two years old with his sister, views of old Hawarden Castle and the new residence, and a facsimile of Mr. Gladstone's famous letter to Lord Beaconsfield. The American magazine, however, means to avoid political bias, and one of its other leading contributors is a Conservative journalist, Edwin Arnold, editor of the Daily Telegraph, whose elaborate and beautiful poem, "Love and Death," occupying seven pages, is a translation from his favourite miie of Sanskrit lore. Among the richly-illustrated papers are the first of a series of papers on Spain, which furnishes the number with an excellent frontispiece, "A Dream of Spain, by C. S. Reinhart; an account of the American silver-mining district, with striking illustrations of Colorado scenery, by Thomas Moran; some illustrations of American decorative-art interiors a paper on wood-engraving, and yet others. A non-illustrated paper on What we owe to the Trees," is a practical and interesting argument for forest preservation. LOCAL BOARD, Thursday, April 6th.-Present Messrs. S. G. Fell (chairman), Rd. Edwards, Ed. Roberts. E. H. Roberts, Jno. Rowlands, and S. Lloyd Jones. The minutes of the last meeting having been read and confirmed, the following report of the surveyor was read:— Gentlemen,-I have the honour of submitting the following report for the past month :-On high- ways, we have repaired another old road at Llango- llen Fechan, as well as the Pengwern road and the road by Llandyn Farm. We are now engaged on the cartway leading from Geufron to the Tower and on the Vivod road. I have had complaints of the unsettled mettling on the main roads, being a nuisance; we must next season take care to have it laid- earlier, so as to get it to bind before the dry winds of spring set in. I think that the condition of the highways within our district, taken generally, is very satisfactory. I have, in company with your medical officer, visited lodging-houses and found them fairly satisfactory. We also examined the slaughter-houses, and found them with scarcely an exception kept clean and wholesome, that is, so far as faulty construction will allow of their being so. We paid attention also to the state of middens and cesspools, and found the town upon the whole in a very clean and sanitary condition.-I have the honour to be, gentlemen, your obedient servant, T. K. JONES." Moneys Collected during the Month.—Last year's rates, t3 2s. Old. water rents, £4 9s. 9d.; fair 2 tolls, 8s.; tiles and tiling, Y.4 19s.; Assembly Rooms, £ 1 8s. 6d -total, 114 7s. 3td. The Minutes of the Works Committee were read. Tiles.-It was resolved that the tender of Mr. J. C. Edwards, Trefynant Works, for supplying tiles be accepted, and that the works committee be authorised to order the necessary quantity of tiles. The Vacancy.—Mr. Fell moved, and Mr. E. H. Roberts seconded, that Mr. John Rowlands be elected to fill the vacancy caused by the resigna- tion of Capt. Best. Carried unanimously. Formation of New Streets.-An estimate of the cost of the above was submitted, and the surveyor was requested to allocate the cost, so as to show what would have to be spent on each of the streets to be formed. The clerk was also requested to make enquiries as to the cost per yard of forming new streets in other towns. An Obstruction.-A letter was read from the tenants of the Market Hall shops, asking the Board not to allow stalls to be put up in front of the Market Hall during Easter, so as to obstruct or be a nuisance. The surveyor was directed to see that, as far as possible, this request should be complied with. Finance.-Cheques for the payment of the following accounts were signed:- Llangollen Fluxing Stone Co., X13 6s. 8d.; Mr. Jno. Jones, Llangollen Fechan, Y.5 Os. 6d.; Llangollen Gas Co.. t7 3s.; Mr. Jones, registrar, £1 5s. 7d. Mrs. Baker (repayment of loans), Y,8 Is. 8d.; Mrs. Hetherington, £16 3s. 3d.; Mr. Minshall, £13 16s. 7d.; Mr.T. T. Whitehurst, £1518s. 6d.; Mr. W. Griffiths, £13 16s. 9d.; the surveyor's salary, £4 6s. 8d.; scavenger, £10 10s.; petty cash, £26 election expenses, t6 10s. 3d. DENBIGH. A DENBIGH COLLEGIAN'S SUCCESS.—Francis G. Jones (late pupil of Dr. Pierce and brother of Dr. Jones, Asylum), now of Aberdeen University, has obtained the place of first prizeman in his class amongst those who began with him in October in anatomy and is the only one of the same class who took a first honour certificate in chemistry, so that he is first prizeman in his class in both subjects. PROPOSED GENTLEMEN'S CLUB.—It is proposed to establish a gentlemen's club in the town, and we have no doubt the movement will be heartily taken up. Major T. Casson has accepted the I office of secretary pro tern., and the following gentlemen form a preliminary committee:—Dr. Tnrnour. Mr. T. Gold-Edwards, Mr. R. Lloyd- Williams, Mr. John Davies, Mr. J. Lloyd- Roberts, Mr. J. Lewis, and Mr. T. Casson. THE FORTHCOMING AGRICULTURAL SHOW.—A meeting of the Local Committee of the Denbigh- shire and Flintshire Agricultural Show to be held at Denbigh in August was held at the Bull Hotel on Wednesday week, under the presidency of Major Hughes, Ystrad, when the collectors for the various districts were appointed. On the motion of Mr. Pennant, seconded by Mr. J. V. Jones, Groes, the Mayor (J. H. Jones, Esq.) was elected vice-chairman of the Local Committee and accepted office, expressing the great interest he felt in agriculture and the forthcoming show. EASTER MONDAY IN THE VALE OF CLWYD.-The Railway Company had a busy time of it on Easter Monday. The trains were crowded. At Denbigh it was observed as a general holiday, all business being suspended. The volunteers had a march out to Galltfaenan, to engage in sham fight and for review, and were under the command of Capt. R. Lloyd- Williams. The weather was extremely delightful. A good number went from Denbigh to Ruthin to witness the Sheep Dog Trials. The bank holiday was not kept at Ruthin, owing to Monday being a market day. BRYMBO AND BROUGHTON. BLUE RIBBON ARMY.—A public meeting of the Blue Ribbon Army is to be held here on the 18th inst., when a popular temperance lecturer with friends from Wrexham will take part in the proceedings. REVIVAL MEETINGS. — A series of revival meetings have been held by the Wesleyans and Baptists at their respective chapels during the past week, the results of which have been most encouraging, especially at the Tabernacle, there being about 30 applicants for membership. MACHYNLLETH. 'iLL HIRING FAIR.—This fair was held on Wednesday, the 5th inst. A great many servants of both sexes were present, and their services were eagerly sought for. The wages asked were very high, and consequently very few engaged. Rain came on about 3 p.m., and continued until 5, when it again cleared up. Business at the shops and stalls appeared brisk. FASHIONABLE ARRIVALS.—The Marquis and Marchioness of Londonderry, and suite, arrived at Plas Machynlleth on Wednesday. LLANIDLOES. CHURCH RESTORATION.—The parish church of Llanidloes, one of the most venerable edifices in the diocese of Bangor, was on Tuesday re-opened, after a restoration from the designs of Mr. G. E. Street. The Bishop of Bangor preached. The restoration has been carried out at an estimated cost of £3000. ABERYSTWYTH. A FARMER SHoT.-On Sunday morning, about three o'clock, Mr. Edwards, farmer of Penglas, near Aberystwyth, in consequence of the loud barking of his dog, went out from his house in in order to drive what he supposed to be a fox from his farmyard, and was proceeding towards a dark object, when he was twice fired at, and wounded in the hands, arm and abdomen, but not seriously, owing to the distance between him and his assailant. There have been a good many thefts lately at different farms in this part of Cardiganshire, and the shots are supposed to have been fired by some one who went to the farm for the purpose of committing robbery. On Monday Mr. Edwards had sufficiently recovered to be able to attend Aberystwyth market. CEFNCYMERAU, HARLECH. THE BAPTISTS of the above place held their annual tea and literary meetings on Easter Monday. Tea was served on the tables at 3 p.m. The literary meeting, which was conducted on a larger scale this year than usual, commenced at 6.30 p.m. The Rev. W. Rees, Llanberis, acted as conductor. The adjudicators in prose, poetry and music, were the Rev. W. Rees, Llanberis, H. C. Williams, Corwen, and W. Evans, jUanbedr. RUTHIN. TRIALS OF SHEEP DOGs.-Sheep-dog trials were held in the Castle Park, Ruthin, on Monday. The president was Major W. Cornwallis West, and the secretary Mr. E. Humphreys. There were two stakes, local" and all comers," the former being confined to the surrounding districts, and the latter opened to all England. There was a very large number of entries in both stakes; eight in the local" and 14 in the all comers." In the Local Stakes, the following dogs took the prizes :-First prize, £ 6, Handy," black and tan bitch, the property of Mr. John Evans, Griffin Inn, Llanbedr second, £ 4, Clerk," black and white dog, 2t years, belonging to Mr. John Jones, Dol Lechog, Gyffylliog; third. £2, dog belonging to Mr. Edward Williams, Clocaenog and the fourth, £ 1, Toss," black, tan, and white dog, the property of Mr. E. Thomas, Caerfallen, Ruthin. The prizes were taken in the All-comers' Stakes by the following :-First prize, £ 10. Fan," black, white, and tan bitch, two years old, the property of Mr. John Lloyd Roberts, Park Farm, Minera, a young boy 11 years old; second, £ 5, Carlo," black and tan dog, eight years old, the property of Mr. James Freeme, Wepre Hall, Flint; third, £ 3, Toss," black and tan dog, seven years, the property of Dr. E. Edwards, Cerygydruidion; and the fourth prize was given to Fanny," black and tan bitch, 31 years, belonging to Mr. D. Rowlands, Hendre Mawr, Llanuwchllyn. The judges were Mr. William Leathes, Lamplugh Hall, Cockermouth, and Mr. John Jones, Mostyn-street, Llandudno. DEMONSTRATION.—On Saturday, a great public demonstration took place at Ruthin to welcome home Major West (Lord-Lieutenant of Denbigh- shire) and Mrs. West, who have been absent from the Castle some three years. The town was decorated with splendid arches, bunting, &c. Mr. and Mrs. West were met by the mayor and officials of the borough, representatives of the public bodies, .and the general public, and heartily welcomed home, addresses of welcome being delivered and responded to. Afterwards the school children and poor people were provided with tea, and there were general festivities on an extensive scale, a large sum of money having been publicly subscribed for the purpose. HONESTY REWARDED.—A working man, named Goban Roberts, was going the other day towards the lime rocks, and when in Borthyn he picked up a gold watch and key and a black bead chain attached to it. He took them with him, and on returning met three ladies walking along. He accosted them, asking if they had lost anything: One lady felt in her pocket, and found all right; another, after asking him what it was, and not receiving a satisfactory reply felt in her pockets and found her gold watch gone, and she said so, whereupon Goban produced the watch and its appendages intact, and returned them to her safely. She very kindly bestowed a donation of Is. on the finder. THE EISTEDDFOD CHOIR.—The Ruthin con- tingent of the National Eisteddfod Choir hold their weekly practices on Wednesday evenings, the number attending averaging 60. Mr. Humphreys, Castle-street, is the local secretary. TOWYN. GOOD FRIDAY.—English services were held in the Schoolroom on Good Friday at 11 a.m. and 3 and 6 p.m. Excursion trains ran and many availed themselves of a day's outing, the weather being so brilliant. A football match took place on the marsh in the afternoon. EASTER SUNDAY.—The Schoolroom was but meagrely decorated with mottoes, evergreens, and vases of flowers. The Holy Communion in English was celebrated at 9 and 11 a.m. The Rev. Titus Lewis preached, and there was a very fair congregation, the singing and chants being well rendered by the choir. EASTER MONDAY. FAIR.—This is the occasion for the great annual gathering of lads and lasses, some coming for hire and others on pleasure bent. The town was thronged and the mid-day trains were crowded to overflowing. There were the usual concomitants for making up a fair-swing boats, merry-go-rounds, shooting galleries, and all kinds of stalls for the sale of oranges, cakes, sweets, &c., the venders appearing to do a rattling trade. GUARDIANSHIP.—Great excitement prevailed for several days in this usually quiet town with respect to the contest for the guardianship.. It eventually came to an abrupt close by a telegraphic message being sent from the clerk that Mr. Owen Daniel had withdrawn. It is gratifying to the ratepayers to find that an amicable settlement of the question has been arrived at, not only on account of the expense necessarilyjinvolved but also of the unpleasantness that invariably follows between rival parties on such occasions. THE CHURCHYARD.—The disgraceful state of our churchyard is alluded to by all right-minded persons. Rank weeds, briers and grass are growing most luxuriantly, and if Death's scythe has mowed many down, it would be a charity to employ some one to mow the noxious weeds referred to. Such a state of things has existed for years, and it appears it is most likely to continue to the utter disgrace of some parties who ought to see to these matters. COUNTY AGRICULTURAL SHow.-The day fixed for holding the Merionethshire Show is the 6th September. The field selected is the one near Neptune Hall by the beach, and a more eligible one could not be found. The local committee are very sanguine, and above one hundred pounds are promised to give special prizes. TREGEIRIOG. RECREATIVE MEETINGS.-The annual literary festival of the above place was held on Good Friday, when Messrs. R. Hughes, Bala, and E. Lewis, Berllenhelyg, Tregeiriog, presided. The adjudicators were-upon the treatises, Messrs. R. Edwards, Rhiwlas, and R. Morris, Llanarmon the music, Mr. Owen Owen, B.A., Oswestry; the poetry, Einion Ddu; the anti-macassars, Mrs. Lloyd, Hafod Wen, and Mrs. Morris, Llanarmon. Those who won the prizes for treatises were Mrs. Evans, Penybryn, Tregeiriog, Miss Evans, Fod- wen,{Messrs. J. White, R. Evans, Llwythder-issa, and E. Morris, Blaenycwm. Miss M. Jones, Cefnbraich-issa, Miss Hannah Roberts, Nanthir, and Mr. J. Williams, Hafodygareg, took the prizes offered for reading. He who won the palm in connection with the poetry composition was Mr. H. Williams, Hafodygareg, and she who carried the prize for stocking-making was Miss Evans, Ty Issa; for the cotton anti-macassar, Miss Evans, Fodwen; and for the woollen one, Miss Griffiths, Rhiwlas. Also Master J. White, Ty Issa, proved himself the winner of the prize for a composition upon the subject "The remarkable nights of Scripture," and also of that for answering ques- tions upon the Book of Acts. The Llanarmon (Salem) choir came off successful twice, and the Tregeiriog choir once, in rendering certain choral pieces. For committing to paper a solo when being sung, the prize was divided between Mr. Ellis Hughes, Ty Issa, Nantyr, and Mr. R. Morris, Llanarmon. Mr. Ellis Hughes also had the prize awarded him for singing a solo at first sight. At intervals pieces of music were given by a com- pany from Glyndyfrdwy, Miss Jones, Glyn, and Miss Williams, Llanarmon, and a warm contro- versy on the subject of "Emigration to Patagonia" took place between Einion Ddu and Mr. D. Jones, Pontymeibion. Excellent tea was provided in the interval between the two literary meetings, when the tables were presided over by Mrs. Hughes, Penrhewl, Mrs. Davies, Penybryn, Mrs. Davies, Post-office, Mrs. Jones, Ty-du, Miss Evans, Tregeiriog, Miss Morris, Ty'nycelyn, &c. The meetings this year were a great success. DOLGELLEY. ROYAL TIIANKS.—The Duchess of Connaught has directed Sir Howard C. Elphinston to convey the thanks of her Royal Highness for the wax doll, dressed in Welsh costume, sent as a gift to the infant Princess by Miss France Catherine Evans, Dolgelley. WREXHAM. GOOD FRIDAY was observed here as a general holiday. The town was quiet, a large portion of the inhabitants taking trips to various places provided by the Great Western Railway Company. The only attraction in town was a large demonstration of the Salvation Army. At four o'clock they held a monster tea meeting, and at seven o'clock a tremendous meeting took place in the Corn Exchange. The weather wasgloriously fine. ANTI-TOBACCO MEETING.—On Tuesday evening week the anti-tobacco society held a meeting In the Temperance Hall. The Rev. Mr. Smith, a delegate to the Primitive Methodist Association, presided, and Mr. Thomas Hardy, agent of the Society delivered an address. The attendance was not a large one, but 22 persons took the pledge, which is of an anti-drink as well as an anti-tobacco character. BARMOUTH. GOOD FRIDAY.—This general holiday turned out to be exceptionally fine. Some hundreds of strangers arrived by the several excursion trains which were run here from different parts of the country. Also the Wesleyans held their annual literary meeting on the above day in the Assembly Rooms. In the afternoon a choral competition took place between the Barmouth Llwyngwril choirs, when the former carried the palm this time again. In the evening prizes were awarded to competitors in poetry, prose, &e. During both meetings the rooms were crowded to excess. H. Rees, Esq., The Bank, presided, and the meetings were efficiently conducted by loao Glan Menai. PEDESTRIANISM.—The pedestrian Jimmy paid us a visit on Good Friday. He sent out the crier to state that he (Lind) would walk a mile in seven minutes and change his clothes four times as well, a fete which he successfully accomplished. RELIGIOUS.—Last Tuesday night the Rev. WR Rees, Llanberis, delivered a very impressive eloquent sermon at the Baptist Chapel. There was a good attendance. HOLYHEAD. GOOD FRIDAY.—Nothing took place here in the way of an eisteddfod; but the day was an important one with the Church of England, connection with which services were held. TblS day is also held in high reverence by the harbour men; indeed, it is held more sacred even than Sunday. No work is done. The mailboats were in the harbour all day, whereas on Sunday they are crossing the channel just as on other days- t THE WEATHER ON EASTER MONDAY.—The grst part of the day had the appearance of a beautify summer morning: the sea seemed as if it were sleeping in its bed, its surface being like a sea of glass," but towards the evening the was covered with a dense fog, so that a could hardly see his hand before him. /D11 cloud of fog was on the channel in the mornIng, so that the Irish Mail lost much of its The Skerries' fog horn, the Breakwater's fog be*1' and the North Stack fog gun were in constat use during the night..« THE LOCAL BOARD ELECTION.—Monday, 3rd, was the election day for the above boar j and the following were elected :—W. P. Ell'0 748, W. Roberts 692, Joseph Williams 672, R. Williams 551. It is believed thay they ar the right men in the right place, and that they will acquit themselves like men. AMLWCH. EXPLOSION OF A STEAMTUG'S BOILER.—At ele**J o'clock on Thursday morning, as the sere* steamer Noah was towing the sloop Victoria °!? of Amlwch her boiler burst, killing three hands on board, namely, Owen Pritchard, Nichols Petters, and a diver from Holyhead. The steatBelv sank immediately. The owner of the Noab man named Jones, of Fagwr, Amlwch. coroner's inquiry was opened on Monday, aI? almost immediately adjourned. It will necessary to communicate with the Board 0 Trade, and also obtain evidence of the conditi°B of the boiler. LLANDUDNO. THE ELECTION OF GUARDIANS.—-The result & this election is the return of Messrs. Parry, Rogers and Daines. THE LIBERALS have decided to demand a scrutiny of the votes given at the recent election of G°?L missioners. The first meeting of the board place on the 19th inst. EASTERTIDE.—Holiday-makers arrived here 1 great numbers by rail and steamers on Thursday last week, and the succeeding days. The weat& was most favourable for the enjoyment of salubrity of the climate and the attractions of tJJ Orme and the neighbourhood. t SCHOOL TREAT.—The scholars and teachers the Horeb Welsh Baptist Sunday School spe Good Friday afternoon enjoyably together at the schoolroom. Great Orme's Head, where they r down to partake of tea and bun-loaf. In connect^ with the same school, on Easter Sunday after»?° the anniversary was held, which was conducted J the usual satisfactory manner..The success! scholars were presented with prizes. THE CALVINISTIC METHODISTS.—The annual meeting in connection with the above church w* held as usual on Easter Monday. The scholars, well as the members of the Tonic Sol-fa Socie /» numbering in all BOO, were treated to tea g1^ Mr. D. P. Davies, Ty'n-y-coed, presided in the e^e ing over the literary and musical competi rÐØ meeting. In the juvenile choral competition, t^ choirs contested, the successful one being g conducted by Mr. W. Jones, South Parade, the successful competitors in other subjects w Mrs. Jones, Prospect House, Mrs. W. JoneS>i0lj South Parade (4 times), Miss Roberts, koJ\ J, House (3 times), Messrs. J. Davies, tailor, an p Owen, grocer. The Tonic Sol-fa choir wa* jr_ attendance, conducted by Mr. B. Williams. jj( Ridge accompanied on the harmonium, and ^r'C0 Hughes. Board School, conducted. The was good, all the seats being appropriated. a

THE ROYAL FAMILY.—The following 18 9 tolerably complete list of the annual allowan at present made to members of the Royal and their marriage portions:—The Que i0 £ 420,000: Princess Royal, £ 8,000, in addition her dowry of £ 40,000; Prince of Wales, £ 40, j and £ 60,000 from the Duchy of Corn^ Princess £ 10,000; Prince Alfred, marriage £ 10,000; Prince Arthur, marriage £ 10,000; Princess Helena, £ fackt Princess Louise, £ 6,000 Princess Mary of *■ gS £ 3,000; Prince Leopold, £ 15,000; 0f Augusta of Mecklenburg, £ 3,000; DuSLid' Cambridge, £ 12,000, in addition to pay as f a Marshall Commanding-in-Chief, colonel of se regiments, Ranger of Parks, and other t0 Duchess of Cambridge, £ 3,000, in additi° large emoluments. POST-OFFICE ANNUITIES.—The select of the House of Commons, who have been^ some time considering the question of Post- annuities and life insurance policies,, have J reported to the House. They adopt in the the scheme put forward by the Post-office' recommend that the maximum sum that c. assured shall be raised to £ 200, and the$8 lowered to 10s. They further propose e interest on Post-office savings bank deposi life be devoted to the purchase of annuities an policies, or that the premiums on annul^ life policies may be paid by means of small in the savings banks, according to the e, afull Post-office regulations. It is suggested tha -tjeS- explanation of the manner in which these an and life policies can be bought shall ^GJ^u0oks' on the covers of all Post-office savings banK As the necessity for medical examinatxo been found to have a deterrent effect upon P ^$ wishing to assure, the committee propose all cases this examination shall be dispe^8 0jfacQ on the conditions set forth in the scheme.