The Cambrian News and Merionethshire Standard

UP AND DOWN THE COAST. .v" -r -v" _t' A SCHOOL BOARD STORY. This is how it happened," said an old man the other dav speaking about the Llanfihangel-y-Croyddin School Board, "the old Board went out of office, and the new Board came in. Nobody ever heard a word about extras amounting to hundreds of pounds as long as the old Board remained in existence. The claim has been pushed rigorously forward, and it seemed at one time that the ratepayers would be compelled to pay £ 900 for a building that had been contracted for at the sum of 2600. The Clerk of the Works knows nothing about ihese extras the painstaking and experienced arbitrator forgot, or, at any rate, failed to give particulars with his award of mo9 10s. the Chairman of the Board did not tell the members that he thought it his duty to send an affidavit in favour of the contractor nor did the contractor send in his bill for the E300 extra until the new Board was elected." Now this matter is one of public importance, and will not be allowed to rest until it has been thoroughly sifted. Who ordered the Contractor to do the extra work, for which he charged t300? What does this work consist of ? What is there in the building that is not included in the specifications? and what is the extra work worth, sup- posing there is any ? It is only right that the Contractor should be paid, and paid to the last farthing, but it is equally fair that he should be put to the strictest possible proof that he. is en- titled to the amount he claims, or any portion of it. There is something more at stake than the mere amount of money claimed, and I hope the large non-resident rate- payers will take an interest in this business, and see on the one hand that this contractor is not kept out of his own and on the other, that the ratepayers are not done out of their own. Ijlanfihangel-y-Croyddin used to be a long way from publicity, but now all that has been changed. There are landowners who would not like to see a poor contractor injured by a stingy lot -of ratepayers, and it is to be hoped they would be equally unwilling to see a lot of poor ratepayers compelled to pay for work that may never have been done. The Contractor's claim was reduced from S300 to B169 10s. How was this reduction brought about ? Had he overcharged, or has he been unjustly deprived of the difference ? or has somebody-the contractor or the arbi- trator-made a mistake ? The course to be pursued is clear. Let a most complete investigation be made, and whatever the result may be, let justice be done. THE ABERGYNOLWYN WARRIORS. Forty men, armed with spears, attack a policeman in a small place like Abergynolwyn, where of course, help is out of the question. This is pluck if you like. The policeman's assailants may with reason ask for those distinctions awarded to heroes for valour. If in a place of the size of Abergynol- wyn there are forty men who go out at nights armed with spears and prepared, it seems, to kill a man if needs be. what about the religion of the inhabitants? It may be that salmon poaching and attacking policemen are not looked upon at Abergynolwyn as serious offences if they are, it is odd how it happens that forty lawless men can escape detection after having savagely assaulted a police- man who had given them no cause for hatred. The Abergynolwyn method is well calculated to keep down the statistics of crime in Wales. A policeman is nearly killed at Abergynolwyn, but nobody is caught, and at the Dolgelley Assizes the judge, as usual, will be de- lighted with the condition of the country, as evidenced by the absence of criminals charged with serious offences. As regards crime, th% chief difference between Wales and England is that in England they catch the criminals, and in Wales they don't. It is very good of the Abergynolwyn roughs not to as. sault somebody e-. ery night. Decent people, compelled to live at Abergynolwyn are, it seems, as unprotected by the law and its officers, as if they were compelled to live in the wilds of Africa. Of course it is very hard upon these roughs that they cannot poach the salmon and half-kill policemen without all this fuss being made about their deeds. They have not done wrong. Oh no It is the enemies of Wales who delight to show them up as black as their own faces. They' are mild as doves-simple-minded softs of nature, but they can split a policeman's head open like anything, and tell unlimited lies about it afterwards. Itehe Abergynolwyn doves are not more careful some- thing will have to be done to put an end to the possibility of performances like that in which forty brave men- shamefully abused one policeman who was engaged in doing his duty. A good deal will be said about this out- rage before it is finally disposed of. THE ABER YSTWYTH EDEN. As far back as January, 1874, a member of the Aber- ystwyth Town Council said "that the delay in draining Penparke had arisen entirely in consequence of the ab- sence of the means to do the work, but in a few months they would get the provisional order." Four years have passed since then, and the drainage of Penparke was an old question in 1874. The predecessor of the present sur- veyor reported upon the condition of Penparke. Plans and sections were prepared and were copied into the re- port book. Nothing more was done. The present sur- veyor has reported upon the condition of Penparke, which has been described to be in a fearful state; but nothing more was done. Nobody dares to defend the state of Penparke, but the inhabitants are poor and powerless, and can therefore be safely neglected. Will some member, of the Town Council search the minute book for the past seven years, and make known how often that bedy has resolved to do what is right at Penparke, but has never done it. Let Pen- parke be thoroughly well drained and supplied with water, and then let an effort be made to erect better cottages there. If the Council will do the one, private effort will do the other. The Coast. PERRY WINLB. — S

ABERAERON. ROYAL COLLEGE OF PRECEPTORS.—At a recent examina- tion held by the Royal College of Preceptors at Stroud, conducted by Dr. Badcock, Miss Griffiths, daughter of Mr. W. Griffiths, chemist, of this town, passed success- fully. Miss Griffiths, we believe, is the first that has passed the examination from this neighbourhood. A NARROW ESCAPE.-As an old man named Evan Evans, of Waterloo-street, while engaged, as usual, in discharging the steamship, Ianthe, in-this port, on Mon- day evening, Jan. 21, shortly after dark fell down between the vessel and the pier. There luckily happened to be a chain within his reach, to which he clung, otherwise he would have undoubtedly been drowned before any assist- ance could be given. With the exception of a slight scratch, he escaped without any injury whatever.

TRAWSFYNYDD. CHOIR TREAT.-On Friday evening, the 11th Jan.* the members ot the Church choir were entertained to an ex- cellent supper by the Rev. -W. S. Williams and his wife. The supper consisted of roast beef, roast mutton, and plum pudding, and was served in good old English style. After supper, Mr. Williams was voted to the chair, and gave an excellent address on Church matters- The following gen- tlemen also spoke Messrs. M. Jones, Tynpistyll, W. Lloyd, the father of the Rev. M. Lloyd, Llanelltyd, J. M. Jones, contractor, T. Ap Ieuan, Wm. Jones, Rectory-street, John Jones, clerk, and T. A. Jones, Fronoleu. Mr. Jones, Tynpistyll, MTi. Davies, Brynyrwy, and Mr. J. M. Jones sang several songs. A very pleasant evening was spent. The hall was beautifully decorated with a variety of mottoes and evergreens. Mr. and Mrs. Williams were heartily thanked for their great kindness. The choir ap- peared to thoroughly appreciate their generosity. TEA PARTY.—The annual tea party to the children at- tending the National School was given on Saturday, the 19th January. The children, numbering about 100, sat down to an excellent tea, with abundance of bara brith, buns, &c., of the best'description, kindly provided by the following ladies, viz., Mrs. Williams, the Rectory, Mrs. Davies, Brynyrwy. Mrs. Pug-h. Bodyfuddau, Mrs. Evans, Glanywern, Mrs. Jones, Bull Inn, Mrs. Edwards, School House, Mrs. Morris and Mrs. Edwards, Pengarreg- street, Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Humphreys, Pen- Ian, Mrs. Jones, Tynpistyll, Mrs. Jones, Tynllyn, Mrs. Griffiths, Trem Idris, Mrs. Evans, Tynyffordd, Miss Pugh, Brynllefrith, Miss Owen Liverpool House, Miss Hughes, Braich Du, Miss Howells, St. Thomas, Miss Jones, Tynant, and Miss Owen, Tyddyn Mawr. After tea the worthy Rector, the Rev. W. S. Williams addressed the children present upon the privileges they enjoyed in having such attention bestowed on their educa- tion, and pressed upon them the importance of availing themselves of the advantages held out to them. He ex- pressed a hope that they would make their attendances at school as numerous as possible. He next proposed a vote of thanks to the ladies for their kindness. This proposal was responded to with rounds of cheers. Oranges were distributed to the children as they left the schoolroom, which had been beautifully decorated for the occasion. CONCERT.—On Saturday, Jan. 19th, a concert.was neld; the Rev. W. S. Williams in the chair. Solos and duets were very well sung by the following ladies and gentlemen —Mrs. Davies, Brynyrwy, and Miss Davies, The Shop; Mr. O. R. Owen, Blaenau Festiniog, Eos Festin, Mr. R. Roberts, Pengarreg-street, Mr. O. Jarrett, Werngron, Mr- J. M. Jones, contractor, Mr. E.Jones, Ty'npistyll, and Mr. T. LI. Evans, Glanywern. Mr. R\ R. Owen,Blaenau, accom- panied on the harmonium. There was a very good attend, ance, and the concert proved a complete success. The proceeds were in aid of the funds of the National Schools in the parish, in respect to which the following reports of Her Majesty's Inspector of schools had been seceived :-a General results very creditable. Arithmetic of the first and second standard very good. Tone very satisfactory." Amount of grant received last year was 261 8s.—St. Thomas's National School.—"This little school is very satisfactorily conducted."

LAMPETER. MARKETS COMMITTEE.—A meeting of this Committee wa=< held on Tuesday evening, Jan. 22, at the Castle Hotel, with Mr. J. L. Hughes (Portreeve) in the chair. The Secretaries were directed to order all persons. who had woods in the Town Hall to clear them out by Friday, Jan. 25, the monthly market day. A discussion took place as to w hat steps should be taken to secure a better attend- ance of farmers and their produce, and it was resolved that the matter should be fully gone into at the next meeting. MAKKET.—There was a good.attendance on Friday, Jan. I 18, and a very brisk business in butter. LOCAL BOARD (SPECIAL MEETING), FRIDAY, JAN. 19.—Present: Mr. W. Jones, Glandennis, kithe chair, Mr. T. H. R. Hughes, Messrs. W. Williams, John Fowden, Rees Davies, Edward Evans, Jenkin W. Evans, Thomas Edmunds, D. Lloyd, clerk, and W. Rees, inspector. Mr. Jenkins, solicitor, Cardigan, agent of the Falcondale Estate, and Mr. W. Jones, Llwynygroes, were also present. The Coiitrtons.-The Chairman asked Mr. Jenkins if he could not assist the Board in making the Common more convenient for fairs, which were now held in every street in the town.—Mr. Jenkins produced a plan showing a proposal to open a road into the Common from Mount Walk to the Pound. He also said it was intended to make another rvad from Bridge-street into the Common. He thought that would do more than anything else to- wards the improvement of the Common for the purpose of fairs. The Water Supply.—The Chairman read in the presence 'of Mr. Jenkins a letter from the Local Government Board respecting the water supply of Lampeter. After reading the letter the Chairman added that there were two questions before the Board, whether they would apply for £ 500 for the purpose of carrying out the smaller scheme, or to get £2,500 for the larger scheme, by which it was proposed to drain the town, and to obtain water from Henfeddau.—Mr. Jenkins said that Mrs. Harford and the trustees were most anxious to meet the -town in any way, with the object of supplying it with water. It was indeed a subject upon which Mrs. Harford dwelt greatly, and she considered that whatever was done should be efficiently done, so that there should be no unnecessary expenditure. Were the Board perfectly satisfied that the larger scheme would cost 22,500 ? for they might depend upon it that if the greater and more efficient scheme would entail but a small additional expenditure it would be far preferable to adopt it. They should bear in mind that Lampeter was undoubtedly increasing in size. • If that were so, the question arose whether it would not be desirable to obtain a supply sufficient to flush the sewers, to extinguish fir £ s, and to meet all domestic require ments? Mrs. Harford was strongly of opinion that a sufficient supply could be obtained from a spring in an oak wood under Henfeddau House, far enough away from the farm yards. He did not know the exact quantity .yielded by the spring, but from what he had been told, he was inclined to believe that it was permanent. In offering those remarks he must make it clear that they were not in opposition to the other schemes, but as the Board were of opinion that a supply was necessary, they ought to ex- haust every possible means in order to secure the best. The Board could depend upon it that the cheapest scheme was not always the best. (Hear, hear.)—Mr. J. W. Evans asked if, bupposing the supply of water in the jBoOO scheme were insufficient, the Board could avail themselves, of the water in the well under Falcondale House ?—Mr. Jenkins replied that he was unable to answer that question.—Mr. W. Williams said the Board generally were of opinion that the larger scheme was the more efficient, but there was the expense.—Mr. Jenkins, after further conversa- tion, said he entered fully into the feeling of the Board, and there was nothing he could do which should be left undoneun securing a proper supply of water to the town. He thought the Board should thoroughly examine the dis- trict for the best supply, because he thoug-ht there was scarcely a better district anywhere for sprin,-s.-Tite Chairman replied that Mr. J. W. Szlumper, C.E., Aber- ystwyth, and Mr. Fowden had been all over the district. —Mr. Fowden said there was an abundant supply of water at the place recommended by Mr. Szlumper, high enough to extinguish any fire, but there was the question of expense, as the water would have to be brought all the way in iron pipes.—In answer to Mr. Jenkins, Mr. Fow- den said he thouglit it would cost from £2,"500 to £3,000 to bring the water from Henfeddau, exclusive of drainage.— The Chairman said all the members objected to the larger scheme, and hoped Mr. Jenkins would ask Mrs. Harford to allow the Board to utilize the water below Falcondale House in the event of a failure in the supply of water from the JE500 scheme.—The Clerk said- the Board thought a sufficient supply could be obtained by stopping the foun- tain during the nights.—Mr. Jenkins intimated that Mrs. Harford felt a reluctance in legally transferrin to the Board the pipes which her late husband had laid down, but he (inft. Jenkins) understood that the Board could not obtain the money from the Local Government Board un- less the pipes and the water were legally conveyed. He added that Mrs. H arford had suggested that the water for .the town should be brought from a higher elevation, and that the pipes already laid down should be allowed to perform their present service.—The Chairman then took the feeling of the meeting, which was unanimously in favour of the 25W scheme, and Mr. Jenkins promised to convey the Board's desire to Mrs. Harford.—Messrs. W. Jones, Glandennis, W. Jones, Llwynygroes, and J. Fow- den were appointed a committee to visit and inspect the scheme proposed by Mrs. Harford, below Henfeddau House. College Street.—Mr. Jenkins promised to provide the Board with information concerning: the boundary of* the road in College-street. CHARGE OF OBTAINING MONEY UNDER FALSE PRETENCES FROM SOLICITORS. On. Wednesday, January 16, Albert Henry Elworthy, a respectably-dressed man between 40 and 50 years of age, who describes himself as a solicitor and parliamentary agent, was brought up in the custody of P.C. David Davies, and charged before the Very Rev. Lie. Lewellin, D.C.L., by Mr. David Lloyd, solicitor, Lampeter, with having on the 14th January, at Lampeter, unlawfully and falsely pretended that he was the authorized agent of the Prestop Law Society to collect subscriptions on behalf of that Society, by means of which the said Albert Henry Elworthy unlawfully obtained the sum of 10s. Mr. David Lloyd said he was a solicitor practising at 'Lampeter. On the 14th January the prisoner called at his (witness's) office, and produced a petition to Parlia- ment praying for the removal of certain disabilities affecting solicitors. The prisoner represented himself to be the agent of the Preston Law Society. Witness signed the petition. Prisoner afterwards produced a subscription book, and asked him (Mr. Lloyd) to contribute towards the expenses of the Society, informing him that the uni- form fee was 10s. He paid that sum to the prisoner, who, he believed, was not the authorized agent of the Preston Law Society. The prisoner was then remanded to the ordinary petty sessions on Friday, January 18, when the're were present the Very Rev. Lie. Lewellin, D.C.L., W. Jones, Esq., Llwynygroes, W. Jones, Esq., Glandennis, and T. H. R. Hughes, Esq. Prisoner was again brought up in custody, and Mr. David Lloyd appeared to prosecute. Mr. Lloyd said Albert Henry Elworthy was brought before Dr. Lewellin on the 16th, and then charged with haying obtained 10s. from him (prosecutor) by falsely pre- tending that he "was the authorized agent of the Preston Law Society, soliciting him (Mr. Lloyd), to subscribe his name to a petition to Parliament praying for the removal of certrin disabilities affecting solicitors, and asking for a donation towards the funds of the Society. On the next day his attention was called to a paragraph in the Law Time3, in which it was stated that a person was going about the country The Prisoner-I object to that. It is not evidence. Mr: Lloyd-You asked me to read it on the former occasion. The Prisoner-No; it is not evidence. Dr. Lewellin—You are a solicitor —— The Prisoner—I am a solicitor and parliamentary agent. Dr. Lewellin—Then, I have never heard it was the rule for a solicitor to interrupt another. The Prisoner-It is not evidence, and I only want to object to it. Whatever is not evidence I shall object to. Mr. Lloyd—I read it at your request on Wednesday, but I don't wish to read it now if you object to it. I im- mediately telegraphed to Preston, and received a reply by wire that no one was authorized to act in such a way as the prisoner had acted for the Society. I also wrote afterwards to the Secretary of the Society, and I have re- ceived a reply from his brother. Hs says in his letter The Prisoner—That is not evidence unless you prove the handwriting. Mr. Lloyd-All I ask now is for a remand, in order that I may be able to secure the presence of the Secretary of the Preston Law Society to prove that no person is authorized -to do what this person has done. Mr. Jones (Llwynygroes):- I don't quite understand what evidence it is he objects to. Mr. Lloyd-He objects to this letter, that it is not evi- dence unless the writing is proved. The prisoner-I am sure you will protect me if .1 object to anything that is not evidence. Mr. Lloyd—I have done nothing to which you can object. I should not like to press anything about which there is any doubt; I have certain letters and telegrams in my possession. The Prisoner-So have I. Mr. Lloyd-AR I say is that I am prepared to prove that this person is not authorized by the Preston Law Society to do what he did here, but I only want time to produce legal evidence. All I ask is that this person shall be further remanded to enable me to. procure that legal evidence. The Prisoner-I hold in my hand full instructions from the Preston Law Society. This. is their own draft of their bill; I have four letters from the. President of the Society, and letters from the Secretary, and from nearly all the members. If the prosecutor will compare those letters with the ones he possesses, he will see that they are similar; and he, as a lawyer, will admit that I am fully instructed. Mr. Lloyd—Then I produce this letter. The Prisoner—That,is very fair. Then I produce the draft Bill. Look at the names. Mr. Lloyd-I don't see what.-that has to do with this case. The Prisoner—I am going to follow it up to show that the acts and all are my instructions. Mr. Watson's name is attscched. Dr. Lewellin—How do you prove the authenticity of this ? The Prisoner—My friend said just now that he would admit if they were the same, and I put these in now to prove that they are in the same handwriting. There is one letter from the President of the Preston Law Society another, and another, the last one returning me the Bill, and wishing me success. Here is a letter from the Incor- porated La.w Society; and a letter from Mr. Banks, the secretary of the Preaton Law Society. Mr. Lloyd—Of course, these prove certain things but is there anything in the letters to prove that you are authorized to appear at Lampeter, and to solicit subscrip- tions from solicitors ? The Prisoner I telegraphed for them to come, or send down here to prove their handwriting. I don't know what is in that letter handed in by the prosecutor. Mr. Lloyd-I should like you to see it. Dr. LeNvellin-I don't see anything here to authorize you to collect subscriptions for the Society. The Prisoner-There is the authority contained in the words at the head of the subscription book. Dr. Lewellin—The book is the proof that you have re- ceived the money—whether by false pretences or not is the point. The Prisoner-Yes, there is no doubt but that I received the money. My point is this These are the letters- Dr. Lewellin-I know nothing about the letters. They may all be wrong. The Prisoner—Suppose they are right. Dr. Lewellin-The proof is that you have received 10s. The Prisoner-I have proved that I have authority. The onus of proof that I have not lies with the prosecutor. -Dr. Lewellin-And he has asked for a remand in order tjiat he might be able to prove it. The Prisoner—The commencement of this subscription is by Mr. Watson, the President of the Preston Law Society. If the prosecutor will take the Law List he will find the names of all the Preston lawyers, in that book. There are the signatures of W. Banks, the Secretary of the Society, R. Banks, the then Mayor of Preston, and we had a glass of wine at the time to drink success to the Bill, which they all approved of. The President of the Law Society headed the subscription. Mr. Lloyd-I will admit that the names are in the Law List. Mr. W. Jones, Llwynygroes—All we want to know is whether you have authority to collect subscriptions for that Society. The Prisoner-There is the authority in the book. They are subscriptions in aid of the Solicitors Repeal Disabili- ties Act. Dr. Lewellin-There has been a great deal of money re- ceived somewhere. The Prisoner-It is two years' subscription. They*be- gan to subscribe money for travelling about the country and for the purpose of paying expenses. I have had all the law societies in the country approving of the measure. These sheets are signed by magistrates, bankers, mer- chants, solicitors, and barristers, and here is a petition signed by all the lawyers from Preston downwards. Dr. Lewellin—We have not a tittle of legal evidence. The Prisoner—What I have to object to is that! should have been apprehended for stealing a book, and when that was found not to be the case that I should have been ap- prehemled on another charge, and that after two days that there should be no evidence against me. Dr. Lewellin-I tell you there is evidence. Mr. Lloyd-There is evidence forthcoming. As he has mentioned about the book, I will make a statement which will clear that up. He called at my office, and after dis- cussing certain topics of interest to solicitors, asked me if I had a book in which he could look up a point upon which we had been talking. He took the book with him to the hotel. I returned to the. office about six o'clock and enquired if the book had been returned and was told "no." I did not then thick much about it, but next morning when I saw the paragraph in the Law Times, I sent to. the hotel to ask if the book was there. The answer given was that the book was not there. I then telegraphed to Llandyssul, charging the prisoner with stealing the book, but it appears that he had taken it to another solicitor in the town, Mr. Edwardes. The Prisoner—Whose name on the blind is Lloyd Ed- wardes and it was dusk. Dr. Lewellin-Wliat is the use of talking about the book ? The Prisoner—None but I was apprehended first for stealing the book and afterwards on this charge. Dr. Lewellin-We know nothing about that. The Prisoner—I appeal to the Bench, and my state- ment can only be received that I am a solicitor and .par- liamentary agent. I have with me a letter from the Lord Chancellor and one from Lord Penzance, to show that I am carrying out legal reforms of the most important nature. To show you that I am no stranger, Major Phelp has known me from boyhood, and Colonel Powell knows me. Mr. Jones, Llwynygroes—Major Phelp is now at Nanteos. The Prisoner- I went with him the other day from Folkstone to Boulogne. Dr. Lewellin (after a little consultation)-1-We have made up our minds to remand the prisoner to an early day next week. The Prisoner-If you look at the R. Banks" at the top of the book you will see that it corresponds with the letter put in by this gentleman. Mr. W. Jones, Llwynygroes—Yes; but, unfortunately, the letter is against you. The Prisoner (in answer to Mr. Jones, Glandennis)-I am accountable to the Preston Law Society for the money collecte'd, and I am a solicitor and parliamentary agent, of London. I wish to state, as a positive fact, that R. Banks," the gentleman who wrote that letter is the same gentleman whose name is in .that book. Mr. Jones, Glandennis-Is it the same gentleman? The Prisoner—I assure you. Mr. Jones, Glandennis- o you now say that you are in- structed by the Preston Law Society ? The Prisoner-Yes; there is my authority. Mr. Jones, Glandennis—But the letter from Mr. R. Banks-says that no person is authorised to receive money for the Society. The Prisoner-That is inconsistent with the letters which come from their own office.* They wish me success. Some person Jias put that paragraph in the Law Times. I called upon a gentleman, and in spite of what he had seen in that paper lie subscribed. The editor is a barrister, and it is only done to damage the Bill, because its object is inimical to barristers, seeing that it is to give solicitors equal audience with them. It, however, comes to the question of authority, and I hare the authority in the book and letters produced." The whole matter originated with the Law Society and the book also originated with them. Mr. Lloyd—The gentleman I shall bring here will be able to speak in your behalf as well as in mine. The Prisoner-I have no objection to anything being done to establish the truth of what I say. Further conversation followed, and then the prisoner was remanded to Tuesday, the 22nd January. On Tuesday, January 22, at half-past four, Albert Henry Elworthy. was again brought up in custody before the Very Rev. Lie. Lewellin, D.C.L., William Jones, Esq., and T. H. R. Hughes, Esq., for further trial. The town was in an excited state concerning the case, and the street leading from the lock-up to the Black Lion Hotel, where the case was heard, was almost crowded by people anxious to see the prisoner. The long room in hotel was quickly filled. The prisoner took a seat at the table near to the magistrates and Mr. David Lloyd, the prosecutor.' Mr. Thomas Lloyd acted as magistrates' clerk. Mr. Lloyd asked that the depositions of the former trials should be read. The first contained the following letter, which it was stated was read at prisoner's re- quest:—"Preston Law Society, 15th January, 1878.— Dear sir,—Mr. William Banks, the secretary, is in London at present. I handed your telegram to Mr. R. G. Wat- son, the president, and he instructed me to write to you that no person is authorized to receive money for this Society.—Yours faithfully, RICHARD BANKS.—D. Lloyd, Esq., Solicitor, Lampeter, Cardiganshire. In the second part of the depositions the follow- ing paragraph frem the Law Times was included I having been brought to our knowledge by several solici- tors practising in different parts of the country that a person is travelling about the country, and calling on solicitors with a petition to Parliament in favour of a Bill to remove disabilities affecting the profession, asking for signatures and donations towards the funds of promoting the objects of the petition. It is due to the profession to say that we know of no movement of the kind set on foot by the profession. The person in question is, we are told, now representing himself as the authorized agent of the el Preston Law Society. We are able to say that the Preston Law Society has given no authority of the kind to. any one. On the other hand, the mysterious traveller was at Preston a few years Ago on similar business. We under- stand that a considerable sum has been subscribed by solicitors to the fund. We shall be glad if any solicitor will favour us with a copy of the no doubt interesting petition in question. Subscribers will also be glad to have some idea of the manner of the way in which their sub- scriptions have been applied. Mr. Lloyd, the prosecutor, said—I wish to state to you shortly what has taken place since the remand last Friday. I did not know then but that someone would have been here from Preston, but I received on the following morn- ing a letter stating that it was utterly impossible for the Secretary of the Society to attend. That being the case, and the prisoner having been remanded to Tuesday, it was impossible for ire to get a Crown Office subpeena, serve it on a witness at Preston, and get him down here. It is necessary, as you are aware, to get a Crown Office sub- poena for a witness residing out of the magisterial jurisdiction. Independently of the attendance of that witness, however, I submit that there is enough evidence to justify a committal, be- cause it is not necessary to go into the evidence fully at tnese trials. A letter has been put in evidence showing that the prisoner had no authority to act as agent of the Preston Law Society, and I submit that the case is sufficiently strong to justify a committal. If there was a doubt upon this point, whether a witness from Preston could be produced to corroborate, the evidence, I could understand the hesitation of the Justices, but there is no doubt of the kind existing. At any rate, there can be no doubt that he got 10s. from me, and the book shows that about £800 has been obtained—J .will not say how—from different parts of the country. I say that my 10s. was got .on the faith and understanding that the prisoner represented the Preston Law Society, and was going about with the petition in aid of the Society's object. Well, there are only two points to be proved. That is, if you are satisfied that the evidence given can be rfelied upon, and that the prisoner has no authority to collect subscrip- tions for the Preston Law Society. That is the case against him. I submit that in the face of the letter which has been put in that there is enough evidence to justify your worships in committing the prisoner. The Prisoner—I must ask- Mr. Lloyd—Allow me. The .Prisol"r-This day. was the day. appointed to re- ceive the evidence of some one from the Preston Law So- ciety. Now, sirs, my statement is that I have never asked this gentleman to subscribe anything to the Law Society's funds. I asked him in the first instance, "Mr. Lloyd, will you support the Solicitors'' Repeal Disabilities Bill ?" I told him what was the object of the measure, the three essentials of the Bill, and before I had anything more to say showing the desirability of the measure, he signed the petition. I said every one who signs the peti- tion contributes 10s. That is contributed by every one to enable the thing to be carried out. I showed him that every one who had signed the petition had also subscribed in the book, well knowing that the Bill cannot be com- pleted without money. The thin% took root at the Preston Law Society. The president of that sooiety is the first person who subscribes to the fund. His name is down first on that book. There are also the names of two and twenty of those gentlemen at Preston, all of whom have signed the petition. Twelve of them have signed a peti- tion in favour of public prosecutors, and signed also in an independent hook, and seven have signed the subscription book, beginning at the president, the secretary, his bro- ther, jRichard Banks, and the then Mayor of the town, Mr. Fryer. The book commences with the four names. I say I that if there is any doubt as to the genuineness of these signatures these gentlemen should have been here to prove that they are not their signatures, ] Mr. Lloyd-I don't dispute the genuineness of the eigna- | tures. The Prisoner—The book is started by the President of I the Preston Law Society. ) Mr. W. Jones—What is the heading of the book ? The Prisoner-Subscriptioiis. in aid of the Solicitors' Repeal Disabilities Bill. The book was bought for the purpose. Tiie President of the Society, when I showed him the Bill, said, That is the thing I will support it." The Bill was sent- round to every member for their ap- proval; and the President said, "I will call a meeting about it." Inside the book are the very same words as on the outside. The President puts the amount opposite this, and I say, "No, that is not the place for it; put your name further down," and he then subscribes it. That is followed by the name of the Secretary, by his brother's, the very gentleman who wrote that letter, and then by the-name of Mr. Charles Fryer, the then mayor of the town. There are twenty-two of these solicitors members of the Preston Law Society, who have signed this very petition for a new trial in criminal cases, twelve for public prosecutors, and many of those have signed this very book, so if there is any doubt about the authority which they gave me at that time, I say that they ought to be here to be cross-exajnined. I have never represented to this gentleman that I am a collector of subscriptions. The Prisoner then handed in the book, and added-This has been a matter of three years. All the societies throughout the country, including the Incorporated Law Society as well as the first element in the profession, have signed that petition, and have cheerfully done so. They have wished me.success throughout the whole affair, as a person rising out of the deep as it were, and giving redress to their grievances. If they deny that they started that subscription they ought to be here. I have letters in which they say I send you the Bill and wish you suc- cess." That is the authority for getting sums in order to pay my expenses in going about the country. Dr. Lewellin—Has anyone subscribed that petition whose name is not here as having contributed 10s. ? The Prisoner-Not one. Every gentleman who has signed that petition has given something, or else he would not have signed it. Often they have put their name in the book before signing the petition, as it is a thing in which they acquiesce, and where they have wished to give 6d. more than 10s. I have not allowed it. I am a Parlia- mentary agent. That is my business, and those who sign must pay my fee. I am carrying out the Bill as the agent of the Preston Law Society, as you see by my name at the foot of the Bill. Dr. Lewellin- WHat would have been easier for Mr. Banks than to say, Mr. Elworthy is authorized by us to collect subscriptions." The Prisoner—I am not authorized by them. Dr. Lewellin—That is what we have to deal with. The Prisoner—I have no authority to receive subscrip- tions, but they put their names in the book and pay me for going on with the business. I say they ought to be here to-day to prove that fact. Mr. Lloyd-I don't dispute that fact. The Prisoner-Very well. < Mr. Lloyd-The question is whether he is the agent of the Preston La.w Society. He represented himself to me as the agent of that Society. The Prisoner—I did not represent myself as the agent of the Preston Law Society. I say it is a very great hardship for any person to be placed in my position. This case has been remanded twice for the express purpose of having a person here whom I could examine. Mr. Win. Jones—That is true. The Prisoner—I can prove out of the mouth of those gentlemen that they started the subscription. I can pro- duce these three things which they have signed, and then I can say, Mr. President of the Law Society, did you not head the book to enable pae to go on with the busi- ness?" and he must say "Yes." It could not be done else. Mr. Lloyd-Here is a letter which I have no objection for you to see. You can read it. The letter was then handed to the prisoner, who read portions of it hastily. It was as follows Preston Law Society. Dear Sir,-Re Elworthy,-I was away when your letters and telegrams were received, and I am now going away upon some important business, and don't know when I shall return. Under the circum- stances it will be utterly impossible for me to attend at Lampeter the day you r.ame. I have seen Mr. R. G. Watson, the president of our Law Society,-and the person with whom Elworthy had many verbal communications, and he is sorry to say that he cannot attend. The Preston Law Society had no.knowledge of, nor any communica- tions with Elworthy neither was he requested or autho- rized in any way whatever to solicit or collect any moneys on behalf of the Society for any object or purpose that you mention in your letter. All the communications with Elworthy were to the individuals who happened to be members-not to the Society or its committee. The Bill nor its objects were never officially introduced to the Society. You cannot expect our president personally to put himself to the trouble—loss of time and expense—of going to Lampeter to give evidence. The Society has done all that it could when ittecame aware of the fraud, in exposing the man and his doings.—I am, yours truly, W. BANKS, hon. sec." The Prisoner—I am sure you will forgive me. There is another letter from the hon. secretary of the Preston Law Society, and if its signature he denied he ought to be here to prove that it is not true. Dr. Lewellin—That is the point. The Prisoner-There I am at a loss. If they were here I could ask them, Is that your name to the petition?" Those who have signed the petition have signed the book. It is the President of the Law Society who originated it. The draft bill was sent round to every member of the Society, and afterwards to me by the Secretary, who said, "We have approved your Bill." The President of the Society also said, The Bill will do, and we wish .you suc- cess." He meant that the petition was to go on, and the book was to go on. The expense is incurred in getting signatures to the petition. There must be necessarily current expenses. If I am to go from John O'Groat's to Land's End for signatures, there must be expenses. The people whom he had called upon said, I know this can- not be done for love," and they consequently subscribe cheerfully, knowing that the object of the Bill is advan- tageous to them. I submit that there is no evidence at all in support of the charge which has been brought against me, inasmuch as there is no person here. That was the reason why the case was remanded. If they come here and deny the genuineness of the signatures, then I am guilty, but if they are true, then I am not. I am a properly con3tituted Parliamentary agent to carry on this business with which I have been entrusted. All I told this gentleman was that it originated with the Preston Law Society, and I maintain it now, and have abundant evidence to prove it. What I say to you on the word of a professional gentleman and a man of honour is, that there is before you the Society's own draft Bill from their own office, with their own writing upon it, and I wish it impounded as to the bona fide of my statement. Do you wish to be satisfied, sir, as to that fact ? There is Mr. Watson's name at the foot. Mr. Lloyd-All that is foreign to the case before us. The question is whether you are authorized to receive money for the Society. The Prisoner—Then I say it is incumbent for the wit- nesses to be here, in order that I might be able to ask them, Is that not your name, your handwriting, and your instructions ? Dr. Lewellin-But did they, in fact, give you power to collect money ? The Prisoner-Yes, they started it. Mr. Lloyd—Then if that is the law, if Mr. W. Jones, who is the chairman of *the Guardians, starts a subscription list, that would bind all the Guardians. I subscribed to the Preston Law Society. The Prisoner—I am a Parliamentary agent, and that is my business. Dr. Lewellin—So you have told us twenty times, but our idea of a Parliamentary agent is quite different. The Prisoner-Indeed, and what may your idea be ? Dr. Lewellin—My idea of a Parliamentary agent is like that of a gentleman of Mr. Venables's position, and cot on that of- a person who is traipsing about the country. The Prisoner—Traipsing about the country! Forgive me, but this is a matter which requires personal attention. The President of the Law Society was delighted, and so was the whole profession, to know that it was taken up, and they signed cheerfully. If those signatures are not genuine then I say it is all wrong. The 10s. are my fees. I am a Parliamentary agent. Dr. Lewellin—If I go to Tregaron and say I have given you a little advice, you must pay me." The Prisoner—But you are not entitled to do so. Mr. Llovd-It is no good going into. these irrelevant matters. The charge is that the prisoner obtained money as the agent of the Preston Law Society. The Prisoner-This person paid me my fee. Mr. Lloyd-The prisoner's name appeared in the Law List up to two years ago, and then it disappears. The Prisoner I don't practice. I am engaged in matters of greater importance. Mr. Lloyd—Of course it is not in the province of the 'magistrates to go fully into the case, as, if they had to settle it. The only question is whether a prima facie case had been made out for trial. I will ask for a further re- mand if you prefer having evidence from the Preston Law Society. Mr. William Jones-Will you ten us what steps, you have taken since the last remand.. Mr. Lloyd-The letter which I have produced did not arrive on 'Saturday, and it was impossible to obtain a crown office subpoena and get a witness down from Preston between that time and Tuesday. That, however, is not important, as the prisoner has admitted the letter, which states that he is not authorized. The only question then' is if my evidence is to be relied upon. The Prisoner-I am a parliamentary agent, and you have paid my fee. Is that wrong Mr. Lloyd-I can say that I paid it on the representa- tion that you were the agent of the Law Society, that the Society was promoting that Bill, and that the con- tributions were to go to the funds of that Society. But there is the sum of £ 800; I am not the only one- The Prisoner—You have no one else here to-day. Mr. Lloyd—Will you allow me to speak. I give you fair play. The Pri-,oner-You have only paidiny fee, and that is all you have done. Mr. Lloyd and the prisoner- then finally addressed the Bench, in which they repeated the arguments used in the conversation. The members of the Bench afterwards re- tired and remained in consultation for abojit ten minutes. On again taking his seat, Dr. Llewellin said—We have given this case our best attention, and under the circumstances we do not consider it safe to commit this gentleman. There are many objec- tions against it; but at the same time I think it is a. very suspicious case— The Prisoner-I object to you giving your opinion, and I caution the Bench against it. It adtfota my character. • Dr. Lewellin—But I will give it. P.S. Lyons-Don't interrupt the Bench, Mr. W. Jones—Is it necessary ? The Prisoner-I ask the Bench not to do it; and the reporter must not take notes of it. Dr. Lewellin- Y ou have no right to ask me anything. I am a judge holding her Majesty's commL-arton, The Prisoner—I won't say any more. Dr. Lewellin-As we think it is rather a hard case upon this man, seeing that if he were committed he would have no chance of a bail because he is a stranger, we agree to dismiss the case at present. The Prisoner-I wish to show the Bench every degree of respect. The observation I made just now was simply to ask you not to pass any opinion, and I ask that gentle- man not to report what fell from the Bench. The suspi- cion, the word which the Chairman used just now, will be proved by-and-by when I have succeeded before my pro- fession—(cheers)—and I shall (turning to Mr. Lloyd) bring an action about that book against you at once, and you will see which is the best lawyer of the two. I am much obliged (to the Bench') for the patient hearing you have accorded me. PETTY SESSIONS.-The following cases were also heard on Friday, January 19th. Keeping Open House.—John Price, Fountain Inn, Lam- peter, admitted having kept his licensed house open after prohibited hours, on the 6th January. P.S. Lyons stated that the house was not well kept. The Bench inflicted a fine of 25, and ordered the licence to be endorsed. Being on Licensed Premises Illegally.-J ames Morgans, David Evans, and Jenkin Davies, men living at Lam- peter, were also charged with having been at the Fountain Inn, on the 6th January, at 3'30 in the afternoon. The Clerk stated that the defendants had signed a Round Robin," admitting and regretting the offence. They were each fined ki, and costs. Alleged Game Trespass. Andrew Legge, Derry Ormond, charged Daniel and David Davies, Tanycoed, with having trespassed in the day time on land in the occupa- tion of Mr. J. Inglis Jones, on the 2nd of January. Elijah Marshall, gamekeeper, employed by Mr. Seller, Derry Ormond, said that about half-past two o'clock on the 2nd, he saw defendants in a small oak cover belonging to the estate. Defendants were hunting the woods with three or four dogs and a ferret. Witness watched them about a quarter of an hour when he saw them. emerge from the cover. He approached them and asked Daniel Davies what he was going after. He replied that he had liberty to ferret his own rabbits. The wood was not in defendant's occupation.—Mr. Ben. Jenkins, solicitor, ap- peared for the defendants and produced an agreement showing that they- had a right to ferret for rabbits on their (the defendants') own land during certain months. For the defence, John Davies, Llettycybi, said he saw David Davies ferreting on the top of the hedge between the cover and Tanycoed field. The ferret was put in the hole on the Tanycoed Wood, and the dogs ran after the rabbits into the wood. He believed the defendants re- paired the hedge, and their cattle went into the wood.— The brother of the last witness said he did not see the defendants in the wood.—The defendant, Daniel Davies's daughter was called, and said her father was in his house sitting by the fire during the time the keeper said the trespass occurred.—The. Bench dismissed the case.

LLANGORWEN. PRESENTATION.—A meeting, convened by tl)e members and congregation of the above parisfy church, was held on Wednesday evemng, the 16th January, in the National Schoolroom, which was filled to overflowing, for the pur- pose of presenting the Rev: D. Davies, B.A., with a hand- some time-piece on his resigning the vfcacship of the above church, as a small token of their esteem. The testi- monial bore a most suitable inscription. Mr. Edwards; Llainsiriol, occupied the chair, and gave an excellent ad- dress, in addition to which he had composed a few very striking Englynion," whiah he reserved till the end of the meeting. Many others from the neighbourhood made a great display of their "poetical talent, more especially Mr. Morris, the schoolmaster, and Mr. J. Jenkins, Frongoch. The presentation was made by Mr. J. Morris, Corp. Chr. College, Cambridge, in a most appropriate manner, and the late Vicar acknowledged in very affecting and heart-felt terms. A vote of thanks having been given to the chair- man for presiding, the meeting terminated by singing the old favourite Welsh hymn "Dan dy fendith wrtu ymadael," which was given out by the late Vicar. To the above should be added the fact that a beautiful little pendant was presented to Miss Davies out of the surplus money, by Miss Augusta. Hannah Morris. Mrs. Davies received the present, Miss Davies being unable to attend, and Mr. Davies acknowledged its receipt on behalf of his re- spected wife. It is earnestly hoped that a clergyman will be speedily- appointed who will take such a hearty and active part in the church as the late Vicar, who was so much beloved by all the parishioners.

LLANEGRYN. CHORT'ITERS' TREAT. -On Tuesday evening, January 15, thfJ choristers of St. Mary's Church were entertained to a very substantial supper at Pe-niarth. The health of Mr. W. W. E. Wynne, with thanks for the entertainment, which he give? annually to the choristers, was drunk, and Mr. Wynne responded. The healths of Mr. W. R. M. Wynne, Mr. O. S. Wynne and Mrs. Slaney Wynne, the Vicar and his wife and children, and the School Master were also proposed. Then followed some games, which the. children Iilvery much enjoyed, and they ,were greatly amused by an exhibition of fireworks by Mr. Hender, the butler. After singing the National Anthem, the party, about 30 in nuirfber, separated.

DOLYDDELEN AND VICINITY. PEACE in some sense is finding its way into our Doly- ddelen village, which was but yesterday much troubled and agitated by the prevalence of drunkenness. The Rev. N. E. Williams, the vicar, in company with others, used every effort of moral suasion to induce the publicans to close their houses entirely on Sunday. They were all but one willing to do so, and notwithstanding this failure Sunday is much more observed at present than it was be- fore. Nearly all the disreputable persons have left the place, so that we are just now enjoying a period of peace and tranquility. Those that attacked us for writing what we did about the disorder and fraud in this quarter, are quite ready to acknowledge by this time that there was some justification-for the remarks made. THE RENT AUDIT OF GWYDIR ESTATE has again been held. Messrs. Curr and Mcln tyre visited Dolyddelan on Monday. The aiidit took place this, year at Gwydir Arms Hcftel. The parish of Dolyddelen, with the excep- tion of two farms, belongs to the Baroness Willoughby d'Eresby, and nearly every tenant made his appearance and placed on the table the amount of the rent due from them. Years ago every one used to plod his way to Gwydir Castle to pay what was due. The distance to some was more than ten long miles. Nevertheless every one was requested to call there twice a year to pay the money. I remember, though I am not a hundred years old, when the rent audit of the Mostyn Estate took place at Yspytty Ivan in the spring of. the year; that-the times were so dull and hard that only threesuc- ceeded in getting together enough coin to pay the full amount demanded. One rusticfarmer made his appearance, hat in hand, and said, in a low and broken down-hearted voice. "It is very dark with me this year." Before another word dropped from his lips, the old rent collector shouted, If you don't pay it will be much darker with you. Run out. to find the balance, you lazy and worthless ten«it. Get out at once. The poor farmer had'to run and find the money. THE DISTRIBUTION OF COAL among the poor on the Gwydir Estate was observed this year with the usual generosity by Baroness Willoughby D'Eresby. The face of every poor person has been brightened up by the gift of half-a-ton of coal for a Christmas-box. THE DEATH OF MR. CHARLES. KURTZ took place at Springwell House, Orrell, Liverpool, oil the 19th January, in the 66th year of his age. A temporary.burial of his re- mains took place at Liverpool on Wednesday, Jan. 23. At some future date the body is to be buried at Capel Garmon, where the decea.sed gentleman had some possession in lands, &c. He began to build a large man- sion at Bettws-y-Coetl, Coed-celyn, which is as yet un- finished, and which will cost some E20 000. His death will be lamented by all in this quarter. He was very liberal and generous to the poor, and' liis. subscriptions in aid of religious and other movements were considerable. His gifts every year to different objects amounted to something like £100 in Naat C'onwy alone. He always believed (and acted up to that belief) that he was only a steward of the wealth given him by God, for the right management of which he. would have to give account at the end of his life's journey. EULIS CkR NANT.

PORTMADOC. INCREASE OF POPULATION.—The town of Portmadoc is increasing in size.and population very rapidly; new streets are springing up and the houses are- occupied almost as soon as they are roofed.

BORTH, NEAR PORTMADOC. LAUNCH.—On Monday, January the 21st. a beautiful launch took place afr the yrurdl of ^Messrs. Jones and Pricllard, shipbuilders,. Borth. This, like the usual vessels continually turned out of this yard, was a very fine schooner of 110 tons register length of keel 76 ft. breadth of beam 21 ft. depth of hold 11 ft. She is calculated to carry about 200 tons, and the owner is Captain Thomas Williams, Snovrdon street, Portmadoc, who is to com- mand her. Her name is the "Daisy Dunlop," and she was christened by Mrs. Dunlop, Brynmawr, Maentwrog. The figure head attracted much attention, and was pro- nounced .to be an excellent likeness of Mrs. Dunlop. The vessel has been classed A 1 for eleven years at Lloyd's. A stage was erected and carpeted for Mrs. Dunlop and party to perform the ceremony of christening. Mrs. Dunlop sustained her part very successfully, the bottle being broken against the brow at once. Notwithstanding the roughness of the weather, there were hundreds of spectators present, amongst whom we noticed Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Dunlop, Miss Dunlop, Master D. Dunlop, Brynmawr, Miss Dickinson, Mrs. Seeds, Miss Seeds, Mr. Bickham, Manchester, Mr. Homfray, Miss Homfray, and Master Homfray, Portmadoc, Mr. R. Casson, Portinadog, Prr- Roberts, Po«m«doc, Mr, Hughes, C.E., Portmadoc, Mr. Holand, Mr. 25s*nson, &c;

PWLLHEU, COUNTY MAGISTRATES' COUJKT, JAW. 16"—Be- fore 1. W. Lloyd Edwards (chairman) and B. T. Ellis, Esqrs. Trespass in Pursuit of Game.—John Morris v. Richard Williams, Complainant said he saw defendant on the land of Tyddyncae about three p.m. on the Sunday pre- vious, with a dog with him.—Defendant was fined Is., and 13s. costs. Opening Premises duri?xg Prohibited Hours.-P.C. John Roberts v. John Williams, Penygroes Tavern, LlanyB- tumdwy.—Complainant said he visited the house at 10 30 p.m. on the 24th Dec. He found five men and a lad there; and there were glasses there with spirit in some and ale in the others. When complainant first went in the landlord asked him woother it Was about ten, and he replied it was past. The daughter asked complainant to excuse them this time.—Defendant was fined 6d., and 13s. costs, and the following persons who were in the house at the time were each fined 6d., and lis. costs, viz., Owen Jones, Griffith Jones, Hugh Hughes, John Jones (1), John Jones (2), Wm. Jones. SPECIAL COUNTY PETTY SESSIONS, JAN. 18.— Before F. W. Lloyd Edwards, Esq., and B. T. Ellis, Esq. Drunk and Riotous.-P.C. Edwd, Jones v. David Evans. —Complainant said that about six p.m. on the 17th Jan. he saw defendant in a gutter drunk and incapable. Wit- ness took him to a stable, where he slept for some time, but afterwards he became very riotous and abusive. Wit- ness found in his pockets the sum of £10 7s. 6d.—Defen- dant was fined C2, and 128. costs.. SPECIAL PETTY SESSIONS, JANUARY 23.-Before Robert Carreg, Esq. Tramps.—P.C. Henry Jones v. John Fitzpatrick and James Grant.—Complainant said he saw defendants about seven p.m., on the 22nd -January, begging at the village of Four Crosses. Both of them had paper to sell, but no hawker's licence.—Prisoners were sent to gaol for one month, with hard labour. BOROUGH PETTY SESSIONS, JANUARY 16.-Be. fore Messrs. John Edwards (mayor), and R. Owen Jones (ex-mayor). Assault. — Edward Roberts v. Daniel Roberts and Cathrine Jones.-Comptainant said that about eight p.m. he was going to the Wellington Inn for a glass of beer. He sat down, and defendant struck him. He again took hold of complainant, and struck him, until he was stun- ned, and almost blind. He assaulted him on the back of the head, which was much swollen. Defendant took complaint's stick, and struck him with it. The female defendant also struck him several times in his face and back she used a poker.—Complainant's "vicloc;p was coiroborated by two witnesses, and defendants we' committed to gaol for two months, with hard labour. entV Charge of Stone Throwing.—P.C. William Hughes v. Cathrine Jones, defendant in last case. He said he had seen her about nine p.m., on Saturday night previous, in North-street, with Daniol Roberts, defendant in last case, who was drunk and noisy.' When witnessand others were passing Skifftan, they found that stones were thrown from somewhere. He went in the direction whence they came, and found defendant having stones with her. She had been throwing them at the crowd, and it was very danger- ous.—Defendant was fined 30s., and costs and, in default, she was ordered to undergo a month's imprisonment for this offencp. PWLLHELI TOWN COUNCIL, MONDAY, JANUARY 21.—Present: Messrs. John Edwards (Mayor), Isaac Morris and Robert Jones (aldermen), R. Owen Jones, R. Ivor Parry, Thomas Lloyd, Richard Roberts, John G. Jones, T. M. Owen, William Griffith, and D. E. Williams. Dogs.-It was resolved that notices be printed and posted up in different places within the borough, requir- ing all persons keeping dog3 to take care of them and not allow them to be at large, as there are mad dogs in the county. It was also directed that a copy of the resolution be sent to the Chairman of the Pwllheli County Magi- strates' Court. The Clerk's salary.-It was unanimously resolved that the salary of Mr. O. Owen, clerk, be S25 per annum, payable quarterly the fees received to be paid over to the borough treasurer. Borough Precept.-It was ordered that the Town Clerk should write to the parish officers of Denio, drawing their attention to the precept of October 2nd last. P,i,ymetits.-Cheques in payment of accounts amounting to £ 15 were signed. BOARD OF GUARDIANS, JAN. 23. Present: Messrs. B. T. Ellis (chairman), Thomas Prichard and John Thomas Jones (vice-chairmen), the Revs. Thomas Jones, R.D., ex-officio, and O. Lloyd Williams, Messrs. Robert Jones (Llannor), John Hughes, Richard Evans, Michael Jones, John Jones, Lewis Williams, H. Tudwal Davies, Griffith Griffiths, John Prichard, John Parry, Thomas Turner, Robert Griffith, Richard Roberts (Carnguwch), John Williams (Bottwnog.), Robert Jones (Llangian), Griffith Owen, Owen Owens, Owen Davies, William Roberts, R. Owen Jones (clerk), and R. Jones (assistant Clerk). Marriage Law Reform. -A circular from the Marriage Law Reform Association with an enclosed copy of a peti- tion, which the Secretary begged of the Guardians to sign, for presentation to Parliament, showing that it is their opinion that there is no reason founded in religious, moral, or social considerations which renders necessary, or in any degree justifies the prohibition of marriage with. a deceased wife's sister, was considered, and the Chairman signed it 011 behalf of the Board.. Financial.—Paid in outdoor relief during the past fort- night by Mr. Richard Jones,- Criccieth district, R68 17s. 6d. number relieved, 284 cheques for current fortnight, JB70. Mr. E. T. Griffith, Pwllheli district, £99 12s. 6d. number relieved, 417 cheques, £ 90. Mr. Wm. Roberts, Nevin district, P,80 Os. 4d.; number relieved, 308. Mr. Thomas Griffiths, Aberdaron district, E45 14s. lOd. Bal- ance in treasurer's hands, 974 lis.

DOLGELLEY. PETTY SESSIONS, SATURDAY. JAN. 19.—Before Lewis Williams, Esq., John Vaughan, Esq., William John Beale, Esq., and Edward Jones, Esq. Destroying Clothes in the Workhouse.—Evan Williams v. John Williams and John Jones.-Evan Williams said that the prisoners were admitted into the workhouse on the previous night about six o'clock. The following morn- ing he visited them, and found they had each torn up their trousers.—Sentenced to seven days' impMaonment. Drunk and Riotous.P.C. William Jones v. John Pugh; butcher, Dolgelley.—Fined 10s. 6d. and costs, in default fourteen days. Transfer of Licences.-Upon the application of Mr. J. C. Hughes, solicitor, Dolgelley, a transfer of the licence of the Peniarth Arms, Mallwyd, was granted to Mr. David Evans, the new tenant.—Upon the application of Mr. W. R. Davies, the licence of the Goat Inn, Dinas Mavvddwy" was transferred to Mr. James Ensell Burman, of Dinas Mawddvvy and a certificate of the Justices for the re- moval of the same licence to the Red Lion Inn, Dinas Mawddwy, was granted. DR. WILLIAMS'S SCHOOL. A meeting of the Governors of Dr. Williams's School was held at the School-house on Friday, the 18th Jan. Present—Mr. Holland, M.P., chairman, Mrs. Beale' Bryntirion, Mrs. Griffith, Glyn, Mrs. Jones, Penmaen, Miss Roberts, Frondirion, Miss Emily Armstrong, head mistress, Mr. Richard Davies, clerk. Entrance Examination, The date of the Entrance Examination was fixed for Monday, the 4th February, at ten o'clock, and the date of the- opening of the school for Tuesday, tha 5th, at nine o'clock. The schoolhours. school teIIDs,. and vacations, were determined upon, and circulars setting them forth were ordered to be printed and sent to the parents of the pupils- applying for admission. non. Applications for Admission.—The number of applications for admission were reported to be-Boarders, 22' day pupils,62.. The Opening of the School. The final arrangements preparatory to the opening of the school were completed. We learn that science and art classes will forthwith be es- tablished in connection with this school.

WHITTAKER'S ALMANACK (12, Warwick-lane, London).-A veritable encyclopoeilia of every-day information, and "quite a marvel of painstaking compilation." Anyone who uses Whit- taker is apt to wonder how anyone else can dispense with him. SUBSTITUTE FOR MILK..—The editor of the Medical Mirror has called the notice of the medical pro- fession to Cadbury's Cocoa Essence,, which he calls Cad- bury's Concentrated Vegetable Miak, and remarks:The excess of fatty matter has been carefully eliminated and thus a compound reinaina,whwl conveys in. a minimum bulk a maximum amount of nutriment. We strongly recommend it as a diet for childarenJ" THE LATE GENERAL slia EDWARD C'UST -General the Hon. Sir Edward Cust, K.C.H. J.died a.t 8, Jermyn-street, on Monday, January 14, at the of eighty-four. He was the youngest son of the^ first Brownlow, and, after completing his education at Eton and Sandhurst, joined the army in lolO, and served under the Duke of Wellington in the Peninsula from 1811 to 1813, including the battles of Fuentes d Onor, Salamanca, Vittoria, the Pyrenees, NiveLe, and inive,, the investment of Ciudad Rodrigo, and the siege of B'aoitajoz. From 1818 till 1832 he represented Grantham and Lostwithiel in Parliament. He was equerry to Prince Leopold of Saxe-Coburg, and when that Prince ascended, the throne of Belgium he re- ceived the honour of knighthood. Tn 1845 he was ap- pointed assistant master of the ceremonies to the Queen, and master of the ceremonies in 1847, a deputy lieutenant for Cheshire in 1847, and shortly afterwards a Knight Grand ("ross of the Order of Leopold of Belgium. He was the- author of several works, the best known of which is his "Annals of the Wars of the Eighteenth and Nineteenth Centuries. In 1854 he received the honorary degree.of D.C'.L. from the University of-Oxford. The remains of General Oust were interred on Friday, JRmaary 18, in Belton churchyard, near Grantham. The bodiy was removed; from Jermyn street, St. James's, at noon on Thursday, apd taken by the Great Northern Railway to Belton House, Earl Brownlow's soat, near Grantham, where it was deposited in the private chapel till Friday afternoon, when it was borne to the church through the private grounds by the labourers, on the ¡ estate. The funeral was attended by Mr. Ijeopold Cust and many nephews of the deceased. Karl Brownlow and other relatives were present. General Sir Francis Sey- mour, laster of the ceremonies at Court, represented the Queen, and at the graveside deposited on the coffin a beautiful memorial of her Majesty's regard. The funeral service was read by the Very Rev. the Archdeacon of Buckingham, assisted by the Rev. J. Griffiths, rector of Belton. Printed by EDWARD WOODALL, and Published for the JProprietors at the dwelling-house of JACOB JONES, High-street Ea,la in the county of Merioneth of JOHN GIBSON 3, QueWs-road Abervstwyth, in the county of Cardi-an and of DAVID LLQyvl Portmadoc, in the eounty of CarnJ.rvon. Friday, January 25, 1878,