The Cambrian News and Merionethshire Standard

MERIONETHSHIRE EASTER QUARTER SESSIONS. The Easter quarter sessions for the county of Merioneth were opened at the Shire-hall, Dolgelley, on Tuesday, April 9th. There were present: C. F. Thruston, Esq. (in the chair), Owen Slaney Wynne, Esq., R. J. LI. Price, Esq., Owen Richards, Esq., Lewis Williams, Esq., John Vaughan, Esq., Griffith Williams, Esq., W. R. M. Wynne, Esq., Edward Jones, Esq., H. J. Reveley, Esq., the Hon. C. H. Wynn, M. R. Pugh, Esq., Captain R. M. Taylor, Edward Evans Lloyd, Esq., D. E. Kirkby, Esq., A. Osmond Williams, Esq., E. G-. Jones, Esq., the Rev.'John Jones, &c. • NEW MAGISTRATES. The following gentlemen qualified as magistrates :— Charles Salusbury Mainwaring, Esq., F. W. A. Roche, Esq., James Richards Walker, Esq., and A. T. A. Sherriff, Esq. COMMITTEES. The following gentlemen were appointed Police Com- mittee :—R. M. Taylor, Esq., M. R. Pugh, Esq., and D. E. Kirkby, Esq. Surveyor's Committee :-Owen Richards, Esq., Edward Evans Lloyd, Esq., and Owen Slaney Wynne, Esq. REPORT OF SURVEYOR'S COMMITTEE. We have examined the Surveyor's accounts and found them correct. The Surveyor laid before us-his report on the state of Llanycil Bridge, and submitted a plan and estimate for an alteration. The Surveyor also submitted to us a plan and estimate for the extension of the ground of the Pennal police station, and we 4 rccoraTnend the adoption of the Surveyor's plans and estimates in both cases. A petition from William Edwards has been presented to us, which we submit for the consideration of the Court. Since so little was offered at the sale for the old barracks at Bala, we recommend that the local magistrates be authorized to divide the same into dwellings, and to expend in necessary alterations for that purpose a sum not exceeding £ 30, and also to cause the building to be insured in the amount of £ 2,000. OWEN RICHARDS, EDWD. EVANS LLOYD, OWEN S. WYNNE. The* application stated that William Edwards was 70 years of age, and that he had worked on the turnpike-road for 26 )years, and for the county for 35 years. He had lost an eye in his occupation, and had been laid up for 14 weeks. Mr. OWEN RICHARDS said he knew the appucan. to be a very good servant. The CHAIRMAN said they had no power to make any allowance to the applicant. They could only send the hat round they could do nothing else. The sum of S3 11s. 6d. was subscribed by the magis- trates present. REPORT OF POLICE COMMITTEE. Dolgelley, April 9th, 1878. TJ the Chairman and Magistrates assembled at Quarter Sessions. ■ Gentlemen,—We have examined the police accounts and found them correct. We enclose the report of the Chief Con- stable also an application from him for two months' leave of ab- sonce' which we unanimously recommend. Referring to the Parish Constables Act, the Committee recommend that one or more tvirish constables be appointed for each parish and town- •ihin is mentioned in the attached memorandum. We enclose an application from the police officer at Corris complaining of sundry defects iri the new lock^up there. We beg to draw the attention of the Court to Par III as we consider ,d that the small doors should have been provided for by the county atirveyor in his original plans. The Committee recommend that the surges ions of the Addi- tional Police Accommodation Committee, in reference to police- nnu's house and cells at Trawsfynydd and at Abergynolwyn be footed and that the building at Trawsfynydd be commenced forthwith. tDWD- K'KKBY. RWTHF CONSTABLE S REPORT. Chief Constable's Office, Dolgeilev, April 8, 187S. Gentlemen, Annexed is a return of crimes for the quarter nndiiur 25th March, 1878, showing an increase of indictable' off-noes offences determined summarily, and also offences under the Justices' Criminal Act, as compared with the corresponding quarter of last year.. ■Cramps are numerous, and on the increase. Since last Quarter Sessions one police officer has been dis- charged, and two young men have joined there are now want- is" two 'men to complete the force. A serious and most unprovoked assault was committed on P.C. 2oun Hughes, stationed at Abergynolwyn, by a number of men ,jiS;,uise<rbv having their faces blackened, on the night of the iotb January last. The officer received serious injuries, and was under medical tieatment for a long time, but has now re- covered.. T Immediately on hearing of the occurrence 1 .sent over two offi-ors to be stationed there until further orders. One of the extra officers has been discharged a few (IL, vi ago. The other a,h:o I intend to withdraw shortly, until after the summer months. Since the night before named tlic illage of Abergy- uolwyn and neighbourhood have been quiet and peaceable. co. The clothing has been supplied according to contract.—I have the honour to be, gentlemen, your obedient servant, H. H. LLOYD CLOUGH, Chief Constable. T.9 the Magistrates at Quarter Sessions assembled. Indictable Offences umber of crimes committed. G „ (corresponding quarter of last year) 4 Xumber of persons apprehended 4 (last year).. 4 Discharged 2 (last year) 3 Committed for trial 2 (last year)' 3 Offences determined summarily Offences comniitted 142 (last year) 104 Number of persons proceeded against 14 (last year) 1^1 Discharged. 1" (last year) 12 Convicted 127 (last year) 92 Offences determined under the Criminal Justices' Act: Number of offences committed •• 6 11 (last year) 3 Number of persons proceeded against 6 I" 11 11 (last year) 1 Number discharged. 4 Convicted | (last year) 1 With regard to the appointment of Parish Constables, the CHAIRMAN said in Montgomeryshire it was left to the magistrates of the several divisions to appoint one or more as they thought proper. If the police officer were called away for the day it might be desirable to call upon the parish constable, and there were cases in which the appointment of more than one constable would be advis- able. He therefore suggested that under the Parish Constables' Act of 1872, one or more parish constables be appointed for the parishes and townships in the county. The arrangement would not entail any further expense upon the county. Mr. REVELEY agreed with the Chairman and moved a. resolution to the effect that such constables be appointed. Mr. EVANS LLOYD seconded the motion, which was carried unanimously. The CHAIRMAN said he was sorry to say the Chief Constables' health required his leave of absence. While they adopted the recommendation of the committee they could only express regret at the cause of the application, and a hope that he would receive benefit from his absence. REPORT OF GOVERNOR OF COUNTY GAOL. (entlemen -I have the honour to report that the duties of the prison have been properly carried out during the past quarter both in labour and discipline. During the quarter forty prisoners were admitted into the prison, and 31 were discharged, leaving 17 males and 3 females in custody. The prisoners were chiefly employed during the quarter in breaking stones, but I tind great difficulty in disposing of the broken stones and jthere are now over 100 tons in the prison yard. As goods of this description, under sec. 56 of the Prison Act, 1877, do not pass to the Prison Commissioners, it would be advisable to clear them from the prison yard as soon as possible. The prison books and vouchers were examined and audited by the Visiting Justices, in the usual manner, on Saturday, the 6th inst.—Yours, &c., OWEN THOMAS. REPORT OF PRISON SURGEON. Bryntfynnon, Dolgelley. To the Magiqti-ateq of the County of Merioneth. My Lord and Gentlemen,—The sanitary state of the prison is satisfactory, and the hygienic arrangements are good. The number of ailments is somewhat larger than usual, but they have not been of a serious nature. -1 have the honour to remain, your obedient servant, J E. JONES, M.D. April 9, 1878. VISITING JUSTICES TO THE GAOL. The following gentlemen were appointed a Visiting Committee to the Dolgelley County Goal:—Messrs. H. •T. Reveley, Chas. Edwards, J. Vaughan (Nannau), J. E. Jones, M.D., S. Holland, M.P., and Lewis Williams. The following were appointed members of the joint Visiting Committee to the Ruthin County Gaol:—Captain R. M. Taylor and the Hon. C. H. Wynn. PROPOSED ABOLITION OF THE COUNTY GAOL. The following letter was read :— Whitehall, 21st March, 1878. Sir,—I am directed by the Secretary of State to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 11th instant, and to acquaint you that it is intended at an early period to close Dolgelley Prison altogether, but that the arrangements to be made with respect to the existing staff are not yec settled.—I am, sir, your obedient servant, A. F. O. LIDDELL. The Clerk of the Peace for the county of Merioneth, Portmadoc. THE PROPOSED ADDITIONS TO THE POLICE FORCE. The Chairman explained that the resolution with regard to the proposed addition to the police force, would, at the suggestion of the mover, be adjourned to the next sessions. REPORT OF COMMITTEE A3 TO POLICE ACCOMMODATION. To the Court of Quarter Sessions, held at DolgeUey, 9th April, 1878. The Committee appointed at the last Quarter Sessions for the purpose of reporting where additional police accommodation is necessary in the county, beg to report that they have care- fully enquired into the matter referred to them, and find that policemen's houses with cells are much needed at Harlech, Festiniog, Trawsfynydd, Abergynolwyn, and Dinas Mawddwy, but inasmuch as the more urgent want of such accommodation is required at Trawsfynydd and Abergynslwyn, we beg to recommend that a house with two cells be built in each of those places, at a cost, including land, not exceeding L400 each, and that the house at Trawsfynydd be commenced forthwith. C. F. THRUSTON, Chairman. E. EVANS LLOYD, t R. M. TAYLOR. „ Mr. EVAxf; LLOYD said the matter had now been before the Court for three or four sessions. It was thought that by proceeding by degrees, and gradually building out of income, there would be less pressure upon the rates, and in a few years they would be able to supply all that Captain Clough required. The Government grant very much depended upon the accommodations being what was required. Mr. W. R. M. Wrxxb: quite agreed with what had been said, and expressed the opinion that the building of the house at Trawsfynydd was a matter of the utmost urgency. The report was then adopted. RATES. A county rate of ld. in the pound, and a police rate of jf d. in the pound were ordered. It was remarked that there was no police rate levied last quarter. QUESTION OF IDENTITY. The following communication was read :— Pressing. Whitehall, 4th April, 1878. Gentlemen,—With reference to the case of David or William Jones, now under sentence of imprisonment in the gaol at Dolgelley, I am directed to acquaint you that with a view of settling the question of this man's identity, Mr. Secretary Cross is desirous that he should be visited in gaol by certain persons who have been mentioned by the Chief Constable of Mont- gomeryshire, and that their testimony as to his identify should then be taken by one of your number. 1\1r. Cross has desired the Chief Constable to communicate with you on the snbject, and to make arrangements with you for bringing these persons to the gaol at some suitable time when it may tie convenient for some one or more of your number to meet them, and that you will receive their statements after they have seen the prisoner, and forward them to Mr. Cross, with any observations you may desire to offer thereon for his infor- mation. I am, gentlemen, your obedient servant, A. F. O. LIDDELL. The Justices acting as Visiting Committee of the Gaol of Dolgelley. Mr. W. R. M. WYNNE said the man had pleaded guilty to aTfcharge of bigamy, but a woman who had sworn he was her husband had since sworn that another man who bad afterwards turned up was her real husband. The letter was referred to the Dolgelley Bench of magis- trates. ADDITIONS TO THE DENBIGH ASYLUM. Plans were submitted for the building of an additional wing to the North Wales Lunatic Asylum at Denbigh. Accommodation would be provided in the new wing for 120 patients, at a cost of a,000, the proportion to be borne by Merioneth, being t983 6s. 8d. The plans, which had been before the visitors, were approved. The CHAIRMAN suggested that the best way to raise the money would be by loan from Government at 3 per cent., repayable in fifty years. THE COUNTY ADVERTISING. An application was received from a Welsh newspaper for a share of the county advertisements. The CHAIRMAN said the matter had been recently dis- cussed. It was resolved that it remain as heretofore. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10. Before C. F. Thruston, Esq., chairman. THE GRAND JURY. The following gentlemen composed the Grand Jury :— Morgan Ellis, Gellilwyd fawr; John Griffith, Tynant; David H. Jones, Waterloo-street; Ellis Jones, Bryn- mawr; Enoch Jones, Cefnmaelan; Hugh Jones, Dol- ,,e gelley John Jones, Cefnrowen isa John Jones, Ty'ntwll; John Jones, Doluwcheogryd; Morgan Jones, Gilfachwydd Richard Jones, New Shop William Jones, Tyddyn, Dyffrydan James Mee, Dolgelley; Richard Mills, Dolgelley William Lewis Owen, Meyrick-street; Owen Pierce, Brynrhyg; Owen Pugh, Tanygader Owen Rees, Dolgelley; Rees Pugh Roberts, Dolgelley; Thomas Roberts, Dolgelley; John Williams, Penbryn. STEALING MONEY AT FESTINIOG. Elizabeth Lewis was charged with stealing at the parish of Festiniog, on the 26th and other days in the month of March, 1878, one pound, one shilling, and other monies of one William Cadwaladr Jones. Mr. David Pugh appeared for the prosecution. The prisoner was undefended. William Cadwaladr Jones examined—On the 21st March last I had a cigar box with B5 in it. On the afternoon of the same day I examined the cigar box and found that some of the money was missing. I marked some of the money. I again examined the box the following day and found that half-a-sovereign was missing. A shilling was also missing on the following Monday. The prisoner was at that time in my service as kitchen- maid. I missed from the box £ 3 Us. on the Thursday. The prisoner's wages was £4 10s. for six months, and I had given her 3s, 4d. on account. There was another servant in my service at the same time as the prisoner. There was some dispute between my wife and the other servant about half-a-sovereign. William Evans, police-constable, Festiniog, examined- On the 25th March I went to the Pengwerii Arms and searched the prisoner's box. I found the key produced in the prisoner's box. The prisoner told me that the key was given to her by her fellow servant. I produce a shilling which I received from William Roberts, baker. William Roberts examined—I am a baker, residing a William Roberts examined—I am a baker, residing a*; Festiniog. I received the shilling produced from prisoner's mother, and I ga-ve it to Evans, the police-constable. Ellen Hughes, prisoner's mother, examined—I handed over a shilling which I had received from Ellen Roberts, prisoner's fellow servant, for a pair of stockings, to William Roberts. Richard Vaughan, police-constable, Festiniog, ex- amined—On the 27th I went to the house of Ellen Hughes and apprehended prisoner there, and I charged her with stealing the money in question. Prisoner's mother handed me her purse in which I found half-a-sovereign, half-a- crown, and a shilling piece, which were marked. John Jones Morris, examined—I am clerk to Messrs. Breese, Jones and Casson, Portmadoc. I was present at the Petty Sessions at Penrhyndendreuth when the deposi- tions produced were taken. Catherine Owen examined-The key produced is my property. I had left the key in the lock of my box. I questioned the prisoner about it and she denied having seen the key. Verdict guilty sentenced to two calendar months, with hard labour. ?

ABERYSTWYTH. TEA MEETING.—On Good Friday, it will be seen from an advertisement, a tea meeting will be held at the Wesleyan chapel, Queen's-road. After tea there will be a musical entertainment. ACCIDENT.—On Monday evening, April 8th, Mr. John Jones, Princess-street, a mason, in the employ of Mr. David Watkins, had a narrow escape from being buried alive in a drain excavated in the upoer part of Portland- street. Mr. Jones was engaged in laying down the pipes, whhen the sides of the drain, which was about six feet deep, fell upon him. He was taken out as soon as possible, taken to an adjoining house, and Mr. J. M. Jones, surgeon, North Parade, sent for. On arriving the medical gentleman found that no bones had been broken, but that the right shoulder was dislocated. The bone was eventually put back into its place, and Mr. Jones was then taken to his home in Princess-street. CO.NSECRATio-N.-O-,i Sunday, before proceeding on their voyages, divine services were held on board the Caroline Spooner (Captain Hughes), and the schooner Rheidol (Captain John Williams.) There was a large attendance at each service. The Rev. T. A. Penry, minister of the English Independents, preached in the Caroline Spooner, on the words They that go down to the sea in ships," &c., and the Rev. William Jones, on board the Rheidol. The Rev. T. A. Penry has presented a handsome Bible to the master, Captain David Hughes, for the use of the ship. THE CATHOLIC CHURCH.—The Roman Catholic Church has been registered for the solemnization of marriages, and it is understood a wedding will take place at this place of worship next Saturday fortnight. SHIPPING.—On the 10th of February the ship Edwin Fox, from Java to Falmouth, sighted the brig Rachel Lewis, of Aberystwyth, of which Mr. T. H. Jones is the managing owner, in a sinking condition. The crew, which numbered nine, were, at their request, taken on board the Edwin Fox, and Captain Phease eventually landed them at Falmouth. WELSH INDEPENDENTS.—The new Welsh Independent Chapel in Baker-street has been nearly finished, and, if convenient, services will be held in it next Sunday. Un- derneath a commodious schoolroom has been provided, with several class-rooms attached. The architecture of i the building, which owes its design to Mr. Richard Owen, Liverpool, is superior to that of the majority of Welsh chapels, and the execution of the plans has been efficiently carried out by Mr. Thomas Jones, Dolau. GUARDIANS ELECTION.—The election of four Guardians for the parish of Aberystwyth occured on Tuesday, with the following result :-Mr. John Jones, Dolau (head of the pole); Mr. Edward Hamer, Queen's-road; Mr. John Jones, Commerce House; Mr. J' W. Szlumper, C.E., and Mr. James Jones, Piercefield, tied. Mr. J. Roberts of the Lion Hotel, came next on the poll; Mr. T. H. Jones next, and then Mr. Griffith Williams, Queen's-road, and Mr. Evan Morgan, draper. As a tie in the election of guardians has rarely, if ever before oc- curred, the returning officer, Mr. Hugh Hughes, has some difficulty in deciding who is to be the fourth member. In the Veynor election, Mr. John Jenkins, Queen's Livery Stables, beat Mr. John Edwards by a majority of one. There were no other elections but it is to be regretted, for some reasons, that Mr. John Morgan, Gwerallt, who has been a guardian for over 20 years, and who regularly took up his position on the right hand of the chairman every Board day, will not be returned as a guardian for his parish for the ensuing year. BOARD OF GUARDIANS, MONDAY, APRIL S.-Pre- sent: Mr. H. C. Fryer, chairman, Mr. Morris Davies and Mr. Abraham James, vice-chairmen Messrs. John Morgan, Gwarallt, John Rowlands, Brysgaga, John Jones, Trer'ddol, Griffith Williams, William Jones, John Paull, Edward Lloyd, John Morgan, David Rees, James Morgan, David Jones, Rest, Hugh Jones, John James, Aberystwyth; Hugh Hughes, clerk, and J. E. Thomas, medical officer. Statistics.-The Master (Mr. David Thomas) reported the number in the house to be 76, last year 74; vagrants relieved during the past fortnight 40, last year 10. Out- relief: Aberystwyth district, per Mr. T. G. Thomas, £49 5s, to 205 paupers; Llanfihangel Geneu'r Glyn district, per Mr. John Jones, E64 6s. to 278 paupers; and liar district, per Mr. Joseph Morgan, S50 7s. 9d. to 207 paupers. Vaccinat,ion.N,lr. Joseph Morgan was appointed vac- cination officer for the Rheidol district. THE ALLEGED IRREGULARITIES AT THE WORKHOUSE. Mr. MORRIS DAVIES said he had some remarks to make —he would not say a few because they were many-on the matter of the soap business, but as his remarks would in- volve questions closely connected with Mr. John Tames, he did not wish to make them behind that gentleman's back. He would say no more then, but hoped Mr. James would be present. After the books had been revised, and Mr. James ap- peared at the meeting, Mr. MORRIS DAVIES resumed his remarks by saying that he wanted to draw the Board's attention to a para- graph and an article that appeared in the Cambrian Newt of last Friday week. The paragraph appeared in the column devoted to articles, and headed Up and Down the Coast." The article was headed, A Mare's Nest." Now he did not know whether the Guardians all knew what a mare's nest was, nor did he know how Dr. Johnson would define it, but he supposed it was called a mare's nest because it was all moonshine, a thing which upon in- vestigation was found to be nothing to make a fuss about. He would read the paragraph A mare's nest has been discovered at Aberystwyth. Such a big nest supposed to be full of all sorts of things. An investigation was made and behold there was nothing in it but a somewhat negligent sub-official or two How very disappointing. It strikes me that people who begin to stir up what looks like soap suds should be careful to see that it is not the reflection of their own shadows that gives the appearance of dirty water. Was the discovery of this mare's nest made by one individual or did two clever people stumble across it ? We shall hear more of this mare's nest. In order that Perry Winkle, but better known to the Guardians as Mr. John Gibson, should not be disappointed, he (Mr. Davies) was then going to let him hear more about it. It was a most disagreeable thing to which he was about to refer, and had given him constant pain. In fact, he had not slept last night in consequence of it. If that article was to go forth uncontradicted, he could never put his foot again in that room as a Guardian. If it were said, and allowed to be said uncontradicted, that what had occurred at that Board was a mare's nest, was all moonshine, was nothing, then he could not again put his foot inside that room as a Guardian. It might be a decided gain to the Union, but he never should but what was proved at the investigation ? So far as the master of the Workhouse was concerned he was glad, and he had told Mr. Fryer so, that the investigation had re- sulted as it did for him. He asked Mr. Fryer if he (Mr. Davies) had pressed the matter against the master with any bitterness ? He confessed that he did so with a little bitterness against the assistant clerk, because he had deceived him (the speaker) so terribly about the accounts. Now let them see if the investigation was a mare's nest ? Mr. Griffiths had made a lot of charges, some of which, against the grocers, as he had said, were bound to fall through. He never asked a question last Tuesday week, hostile to those grocers, but only, Will you produce those invoices." They would not. Let him take the charges seriatim. Mr. Griffiths had charged the trocers with sending in boxes of soap two cwt. in weight and charging for 2 cwt. He at any rate implied as much. At the Board of Guardians it came out a distinct charge that it was so. He would then state that he had never spoken privately to Mr. Griffiths or anyone else about the sub- ject of the investigation before or after, although, many people, gentlemen, tradesmen, and others, had asked him to join in conversation. What, however, was the mare's nest as it concerned the grocers ? For his own part he was determined that the public should not be told without contradiction through an influential paper like the Cam- brian News, a paper with a large circulation, that the in- vestigation was an investigation into a mare's nest. In the flrst place he would refer to an article commencing with the heading "Alleged Irregularities at Aberystwyth Workhouse." Were they alleged or were they proved? What was proved against the grocers? They brought a bill containing five mistakes. Was that proved or only alleged ? One shilling and twopence was charged for mus- tard. Was that proved or only alleged? They charged 13d. for best cheese, an enormous quantity being ordered. All the Guardians saw some of that best cheese,' and Mr. James, a shrewd tradesman, valued it at 8d. per lb. Well, what else was the mare's nest as it concerned the grocers? The sub-committee, last Saturday, considered that they had forfeited the confidence of the Board and were not entitled to compete for the contract. Was that a mare's nest? Then as to the Workhouse master. It was most extraordinary, when considering what occurred last Tuesday week, how Mr. Gibson could write such words, writing with his legs under his own table, and criticising calmly words uttered in the heat of discussion. At any rate it should not go without contra- diction. Mr. Gibson said—he (the speaker) inferred it was Mr. Gibson because it was his style; it was in the Cambrian News any way—"The next implied irregularly involved the master, who courted the fullest investigation. There can be no doubt that beyond a little carelessness, perhaps, and a good deal of leniency and generosity towards the inmates, which is not at all dis- creditable to him, there was nothing to find fault with in his department." Just fancy telling all the readers of the Cambrian News that If it were Mr. Gibson's opinion only, he (Mr. Davies) should not feel called upon to notice it. He got it week after week in the Perry Winkle column, and it did not trouble him but he denied that statement because it affected the Guardians. As to the cheese, he believed that when 110 lbs. were in the house, 58 lbs. more were ordered, making a total of 168 lbs. to be accounted for. He begged them at the investigation not to minutely investigate the Master's book, as it would not stand it. In another column there was 28 lbs. put down as the amount consumed, leaving about 148 lbs. to be ac- counted for, and yet nothing like that amount was found in the house. They were, however, told in the article to which he referred that there was nothing to find fault with in the Master's department. Then there was that wonderful soap. If the Guardians went over the books they would find that there was over 2,000 lbs. to be ac- counted for. Was there then nothing to find fault with in that department ? The Master, beyond the estimate as to the requisite quantity of soap, sent out a paper saying that 6 lbs. of tobacco were required. He, however, ordered 28 lbs., and although some was ordered a few days before the discovery, 3A lbs. only were found. Were the Guar- dians, then, going to be sat upon in that manner? Were they not going to speak out their minds? He must say, in justice to Mr. Gibson, that he spoke out about the assistant clerk when he said, "Mr. David Jones, the as- sistant clerk, orght to have checked the accounts, and if he had done so the overcharges and undercharges would have been detected and rectified." After referring to the assistant clerk's appointment, and saying he was appointed specially to check the bills, Mr. Davies resumed by saying that Mr. Gibson, or the Cambrian News, had done him a great injustice, not by any means the first time, but the first time as a Guar- dian, in saying The enquiry reveals that at Aberystwyth the House Committee, the Clerk, the Assistant Clerk, and the members of the Board generally have passed bills without that strict attention without which irregularities and mistakes are sure to creep in." How had they? He was sorry to say that he had often been the only member of the Finance Committee present, but the bills had never been passed without the proper number of signatures. What happened when a bill was presented? If "David Jones" was on the bill he (Mr. Davies) used to say, "I see your signature here. Are these items correct?" and on being told Yes," would blindly sign them. Could anyone have been more careful, seeing that the Assistant Clerk, a shrewd, sharp man, had signed them ? The in- vestigation of last Tuesday week showed that the Assistant Clerk had not given the Guardians the worth of 210, his salary, and thatjthe Union had been losing from B30 to j340 per annum. The Board had been paying nearly J3200 for groceries simply because D.J." was at the bottom of the bills. Mr. Perry Winkle had thrown a cap into the air which was meant to suit a head six seven- eighths, and that was his (Mr. Davies's) size. (Laughter.) He was charged with being at the back of Mr. Griffiths, but he defied anyone to say that he had prompted Mr. Griffiths to bring forward the charges. How, then, did the matter fit the Guardians ? Was it a mare's nest ? He thought not. The Board had been living in a glass house, in a fool's paradise, and had been thinking that they had a perfect Union. He would not on any account praise Mr. Fryer, but the matter must be sifted to the bottom, and he would tell them why. Because Mr. Gibson had said so. In the article he said, "The ratepayers of the Union had great cause to be proud of the Chairman of the Board." Why did he say that? Did not every one acknowledge that ? And," the article proceeded, "of that quickened public life which demands full enquiry into even the most unfounded charges." He would be hanged if he knew what that meant, but Mr. Gibson had given Mr. Fryer the credit of it. He (Mr. Davies) did not want any of it; but he would refer to that again. Mr. Davies then went on to say that the dietary table of the workhouse might have been in force some two yea.rs ago, but it was all moonshine to suppose that it had for the past year. That was a mare's nest, because the inmates of the house had been consuming heaps of tobacco, and using heaps of soap. He would now come to the soap question, and to the part concerning Mr. James. Up to last Saturday week he and Mr. James had been perfect friends. Mr. JAMES hoped they were still friends. Mr. DAVIES added that the Guardians knew that an enormous quantity of soap had been used. Although the enquiry lasted from half-past ten till nearly four, and Mr. Richards was repeatedly asked to produce the invoices to rebut the charge, he would do so. According to the Observer he had, however, shown them to Mr. Fryer. Now, he (Mr. Davies) complained that when there was an enquiry going on affecting character, the invoices were not shown to the Guardians. Why, in the name of common sense, was it to be shown to the Observer and not to the Cambrian News ? There was no necessity for the Cambrian News to see them. He asked far those invoices now. Mr. ABRAHAM JAMES said they had not been shown to the Guardians, and he thought that was wrong. Mr. PAULL said he had asked for them at the enquiry. Mr. DAVIEs-And what did Mr. Gibson say to that ? "Messrs. Richards," he wrote, "declined to produce their invoices, and reasonably called upon Mr. Griffiths to prove his case." Mr. JAMES said if anyone brought a charge they ought to prove it. Mr. DAVIES proceeded to complain that when the en- quiry had gone on from ten till four, and when the re- porters had been requested to retire, Mr. James turned around and told the Board in a friendly manner that the soap was got through his agency. He should like to know how the invoices were made out ? Mr. JAMES replied that they were made out in his name, and the soap was delivered at his door. Mr. DAVIES then said Mr. James must have known the amount of soap which was. sent to the Workhouse by the contractors. Mr. JAMES replied that he did not carry his books in his head, and as he was away very often from the shop- his business being an extensive one-it was impossible for him to know the extent of soap supplied to the contractors. Their orders were obeyed like those of other persons, and he did not enquire what they did with the soap. Mr. DAVIES said that was a matter for the Guardians to decide. At any rate the question of soap was not a mare's nest. Mr. JAMES replied that Mr. Davies had-not been able to prove that it was not, although he had been at it half an hour. Mr. DAVIES retorted that that was Mr. James's opinion. He did not think, from the careful attention the Board had given him, that that was their opinion. He would, however, give Mr. James credit that he did not know of the delivery of the enormous quantity of soap at the Work- house; but Mr. James had kept the Board wasting time until nearly half-past four, and until the reporters were out of the room, before he told about the 2Jcwt. of soap boxes. Mr. JAMES remarked that in the early part of the meet- ing he had said he could prove it. Mr. DAVIES added that he had suggested at the enquiry that Mr. James should repeat what he had said in the reporters' absence. Mr. JAMES said he left it to the Chairman. It was not his province to repeat it. Mr. DAVIES added that Mr. Griffiths brought charges, and it was agreed that it should be rebutted, and it was rebutted by the ipse dixit of Mr. James, a gentleman who had kept the Board four hours and a half before he said it, and the moment he said it it was accepted. He did ,not like that. Now he asked them as a Board of Guar- dians was the article in the Cambrian News to be allowed to go uncontradicted ? Was it a mare's nest? Did last Tuesday.week's investigation turn out to be a mare's nest ? Did not their decision on Saturday last prove that it did not ? Was it a mare's nest against Thomas, who had to make up all the quantities? Was it a mare's nest as it concerned the Assistant Clerk? If he were re-elected next year, would any Guardian simply sign a bill because he had initialed it He therefore asked the Board unani- mously to say that they considered the investigation of last Tuesday week a most important one that it was an investigation pregnant with most desirable discovery; and to give the article and the small note a flat denial. Mr. JAMES, in reply, repeated that he did not know the amount of soap sent to the Workhouse. As to not re- butting the charge, he thought it was Mr. Griffiths's duty to prove it. He failed to do so, and all the charges turned out to be nothing more or less than a mare's nest. The enquiry, however, would do a great deal of good. As to the estimates he thought that as the matron was ill at the time, and its being the first of that kind, the Master should be excused. The CLERK said it was not the first estimate, but the first printed one. Mr. JAMES added that he did not think the Master understood that he was to keep the provision and consump- tion book to a nicety, at the same time he did not feel called upon to defend the Master. Mr. James then made a remark about the supply of wheat to the contractors, and to a conversation which occurred respecting it. Mr. Davies explained at length the transactions, and denied what Mr. James alleged he had said. Mr. JONES, Tre'rddol, did not think the question of the soap had been satisfactorily explained, and said he should like to know what was to be done in future in consequence of the discoveries at the enquiry. He did not agree with the Cambrian News as to the grocers, for they had charged more than the market price for things not contracted for. He wanted to know who was to keep the counterfoil ? The CLERK replied that the duties of the different officers were laid down in the Central Board's orders. Mr. JONES also complained that the pigs had been kept on Indian meal; and he afterwards suggested that a porter should be engaged to weigh the articles sent into the house. Mr. ABRAHAM JAMES said he ate home-made cheese himself, and he did not see why it was not good enough for the Workhouse officials. The CHAIRMAN remarked that with regard to the en- quiry it came about in this way. The rumours were first started on the Saturday before the enquiry, and it seemed to him at the Board meeting on Monday that it was a matter to be seen into at once. The reports involved very serious charges indeed against the officials of the house, and connected with the Union generally. They were to the effect that certain articles had been charged for which had never been delivered. That was the form which it took. Those charges were repeated on the fallowing day. They were, of course, serious charges to make, because if proved, they involved not only one official but a great many. On the Tuesday the Board went pretty carefully into the charges, and he must say to his own satisfaction. He came to the conclusion that the charges were unfouded; and he believed all present agreed with him in drawing a broad distinction between anything that was the result of negligence and anything that could be imputed to fraud or dishonesty. What were the charges? That the Union had been charged with 2! cwt. of soap, when 2 cwt. only bad been delivered. Again, there was a charge about the mustard tins, which was immediately set at rest by the production of one of the tins. It was stated by Mr. Griffiths over and over again that soap was not sent out in 2h cwt. boxes-that it was not the custom of the trade. lie (the chairman) held strongly that (Mr. Grif- fiths having made that charge, and believing, as he did, that he would not have made it except on the best possi- ble grounds, that it was the invariable custom of the trade) the invoices should have been produced by the contractors. He gave Mr. James the credit of saying several times that he knew that 2 boxes were made. It, however, seemed 2 such an easy thing for the contractor to prove that the soap was sent in 2 cwt. boxes, that he (the chairman) 2 certainly held that the onus of proof rested with him, and not entirely upon Mr. Griffiths, because it was so much more easy to disprove it than to prove it. It was an ex- ceedingly easy thing for the contractor to produce the in- voice and to satisfy the guardians tt once. That was the most serious charge made, because, if proved, it certainly would have involved naoro than one official in a charge of conspiracy to defraud, and in sharing the pecuniary results. When the enquiry resulted in proving that there was no fraud or dishonesty, th ■ most serious part of the charge was done away with. There was no doubt that irregulari- ties had occurred in many places, some of which appeared to have arisen from divided responsibility. With regard to the assistant clerk he (the chairman) strongly opposed his ap. pointment on that ground. By putting his initials to the bills he had led the Finance Committee and Guardians to believe that he had examined the accounts, and that the different items were correct, and by so doing he put the G uardian^ in a more difficult position than if ha had not been appointed. The Local Government Board's order put the whole of the responsibility on the clerk, but it had been delegated to the assistant clerk. When, however, the masters' book was examined, it was found that the work had not been done. Instead of being* looked at weekly it had been left until within a few days of the audit. The Chair- man continued by expressing his conviction that the deficiences in the book had been accumulating for a long time, and by saying that he was under the impression that the auditor not only looked at the book but at the quantity in stock. The deficiencies however, were not, in his opinion, the consequence of fraud. As to the quantity of soap it had been previously decided that enough should be kept in stock to last for the ensuing quarter. The order. however, would only result in a great increase in the orders of one quarter only and not continuously. With the large number of wards which had to be kept scrupulously clean, and the characters of some of the inmates, it was impos- sible to say how much soap should be used. They could only tell if the amount consumed was excessive by comparison with other workhouses. So far as the investi- gation went the charges of fraud and dishonesty fell down. It was for them, as a new Board, to be more careful in their future arrangements, and to see that the orders of the Central Board were complied with. He thought it waS because the contractors had charged an excessive price for cheese which was not in the tender, that the Committee on Saturday came to the conclusion that they deserved a little punishment, by not allowing them to compete for a time. As sensible men they knew, that in all cases of contracts—whether the contractors were builders or masons, or anything else-the extras were always over- charged. Mr. JONES; Tre'rddol, said he not agree with the punishment. Mr. JAMES remarked that a great deal had been made out of that matter, and the whole only amounted to 271bs. Mr. James added that on investigation it was found that there was more than kl in the bill against the contrac- tors. The CHAIRMAN continued by saying that two days after the enquiry Mr. Richards rode up to Lodge Park, and met him (the Chairman) on the road. He showed the in- voices, and they were made out for 2 cwts., entirely bearing out what Mr. James had previously told the Board. Mr. JONES, Tre'rddol -Mr. Jaraes's invoices ? The CHAIRMAN added that he did not look to see. On being asked why he did not produce the invoices at the enquiry, the contractor said, I was acting under ad- vice, and was particularly charged not to produce these invoices." He said I intend to carry this matter into a court, and, therefore, I was told not to produce them." Ic'n After further conversation, Mr. DAVIES proposed that the discussion should be closed. He would also move "That this Board is of opinion that the investigation of last Tuesday week was one pregnant with most important discovery, and one that must result is doing good to this Union." Mr. JAMES did not see the value of the resolution. Mr. DAVIES said he did, because it would prove that the subject was not a mare's nest. Mr. ABRAHAM JAMES eventually seconded the motion, and it was agreed to, although Mr. JAMES moved that it should not be put to the meeting. Mr. DAVIES said he would move at the next meeting that henceforth the office of assistant clerk be abolished, and that all the responsibility should rest upon the Clerk.. VOTES OF THANKS. This being the last meeting of the Board, Mr. James moved, and Mr. Davies seconded, a vote of thanks to the Chairman, which was carried unanimously, and afterwards acknowledged.—Mr. James then moved, and Mr. Paull seconded, a vote of thanks to the two Vice-Chairmen, which Mr. Davies acknowledged.—The Chairman pro- posed a vote of thanks to the officers of the union. Mr. Hugh Hughes, the clerk, responded, and then Mr. Davies called attention to the fact that Mr. John Morgan, Gwar- allt, who had been a guardian for 20 years, would not be a member of the new Board, at which the members ex- pressed their regret.

ABERGYNOLWYN. THE PROPOSED POLICE DISTRICT.—A correspondent writesOH Tuesday, at the Merionethshire Quarter Sessions, it was proposed to make this place, and the disorderly district around it, into a special police district; but on going into the question, it was found that the township in which Abergynolwyn stands, had, by accident, not been included in the notice. Proceedings upon it have therefore been postponed till the summer sessions. This will not much signify, as it is during the winter months when the lawless acts take place. We cannot but think that if the owners and managers of the quarries would dismiss every man convicted of an illegal act, a stop would be put to such outrages. But we understand that a man who has just undergone two months' imprisonirent in the county gaol, for a cowardly assault upon a river watcher, has been taken back to work in the Bryn Eglwys quariy.

BAEMOUTH. LOCAL BOARD ELECTION.—This election took place on Thurs- day, April 4, with the following result:- Edward Evans, rate collector. 92 (Old member.) John Evans, grocer 90 Prouse Thomas Evans, innkeeper 45 Hugh James Lloyd, surgeon 57 Hugh Williams, flour dealer 123 (Old member.) Humphrey Wynn William chemist 105 (Oldmember.) A hoy -LOST.-un rnursday nignt, Niarch 4, at about eleven o'clock, the inhabitants of Barmouth were alarmed by hearing the Town Crier's bell. All the peoDle who had not gone to bed ran to their doors to aJprfiir, what could be the matter, and those that were in bed jumped up, and opened the bedroom windows. After waiting with great impatience till the crier had done ringing, we then found that a boy, twelve years of age son of Robert Edwards, mariner, Barmouth, had been missing since about twelve o'clock the same day. Upon hearing this, several persons went out in search of the boy, but did not succeed in finding him neither could they learn any tidings as to his whereabouts. In the mean time some persons took a car as far as Dyffryn four and a half miles distant from Barmouth, and there they learned that the boy had called at one house, and told the people he was one his way to Portmadoc to ship. The search was fruitless for that night. However, on the fol- lowing morning he; was found on the, railway, making- his way home. It is supposed he must have lost his wav and had been out all night. s' LLANABER SCHOOL BOARD, THURSDAY, APRIL 4.-Pre- sent: Mr. William John Morris, chairman, the Rev R. H. Morgan, M.A., the Rev. James Jones, and Mr. J. R. Davies. A The Board and the Railway Company. -The Clerk was in- structed to write to the Cambrian Railways Company for an answer to a letter sent from the Board enquiring as to the wil- lingness of the Company to join the Board in building a par- tition wall between the Company's land and that of the School Board. The School Premises— The Clerk was also ordered to see Mr Rees Griffiths, joiner, as to his undertaking to complete thn work to be done on the school premises. Prece,vt.-N-otice. to, be given to Mr. Edward Evans collector, to pay into the bank on, the following Saturday the balanrp of -L precept, otherwise proceedings wdl be taken against the overseers. Non-attendance.—Summonses were ordered to be taken out against several parties for not sending their children to school The Clerk was also ordered to serve notices on others to send their children to school. BIU.R. Several bills- were passed and cheques signed. PETTY SESSIONS, FRIDAY, APRIL 5.-Before William Jones Esq., the Rev. John Jones, M.A., and Edward Jones Esq Appointment of O^seers and Constables.-This was a special sessions for the appointment of overseers and constables- for- this division. Assaitlt.- John Hugh Davies charged Evap Williams with assaulting him in the yard of the Corsygedoi Hotel on Marclr dismissed. Dolgelley Board of Guardians v. John Williams,, Portmad.nr Driver. John Jones, relieving officer, said the defendant re: fused to pay an order made on him to contribute Is. ner wpst towards the support of his mother.—A distress warrant tX issued, and if not paid to be committed.

PORTMADOC. THE GRAND LODGE OF THE GOOD TEMPLARS OF WALES. The seventh annual session of the Welsh Grand Lodge of Wales was held at Portmadoc on the 9th, 10th, and 11th April. There was a large number of representatives from all parts of Wales, and deputations from England and elsewhere. In the evenings there were public meetings held in the Chapels at Portmadoc, Criccieth, and Penrhyndeudraeth. The private conferences were held in the day time, under the presidency of the Rev. Morris Morgan, G. W.C.T. of the Welsh Grand Lodge of Wales. Amongst those who addressed the public meetings were the Rev. W. Ross, R.W.G.F. of the World Mr. J. Malins, G.W.G.F. of England; Mr. W. L. Daniel, P.G.W.C.T. of the English Grand Lodge of Wales the Rev. Morris Morgan, G.W.C.T. of the Welsh Grand Lodge of Wales; Mr. H. J. Williams, G.W.C. of the Lleyn and Eifionydd District Lodge; Rev. D. E. Davies. G.S.T.F.; Rev. D. Young, G.W.V.T.A.; Captain G. B. Thomas, Carnarvon; Revs. R. Mawddwy Jones, Dol- wyddelen Evan Roberts, Engedi, Carnarvon J. Eiddon Jones, Llanrug, &c. On Tuesday afternoon, a procession was formed at the Assembly Room, and headed by the Tanygrisiau Brass Band, the Templars marched through the principal streets of the town, dressed in their distinctive regalia. There was a large number of persons in the procession, particu- larly of children, who afterwards proceeded through the streets singing, and this was one of the most interesting features of the demonstration. In the evening, a public meeting was held at the Taber- nacle Chapel, which was crowded in every part, and was under the presidency of the Rev. Morris Morgan, G.W.C.T. The meeting was opened by singing and by prayer, offered by the Rev. J. J. Williams (B.) Pwllheli. The CHAIRMAN, in his opening remarks, said they all agreed that something should be done to lessen the evils of intemperance, but there were many who differed as to the manner in which that something should be done. There was another class who, while acknow- ledging the enormity of the evil, were not yet ready to take any steps to eradicate it. The aim of the meeting was to endeavour to bring one and all to take active measures for the suppression of this great evil. The evil of intemperance cost this country about 2147,000,000 annually but Great Britain could not afford to go on spending this vast amount from year to year. It was plain that the financial state of the country could not bear it long, and it was evident that the country was groaning under this burden already. It was an alarming fact there were thousands now suffer- ing from want of food in certain parts of the country, and this want was to be traced to the liquor traffic. There were thousands of pounds spent daily towards relieving this class of sufferers. During the Irish famine more than 500 persons died of famine. There was then plenty of corn in the country for supplying their wants, only it was wasted in being converted into intoxicating drinks. It was plain also that this traffic, which was inconsistent with the convictions and the enlightenment of the age, could not go on much longer. The old foolish drinking customs of the country were going out of fashion the doctors could not go on much longer to prescribe intoxicating drinks to their patients, for the greatest, the most distinguished men in their ranks had pronounced that the people could do without them, and the best physicians even said that moderate drinkers de- stroyed theirjeonstitutions by drink. The Churches of Christ were receiving people in through the door, but al- lowed them to fall through the trap-door of intemperance, so that nearly one-half of those admitted were again lost through drink. But this state of things could not continue long, for this evil of intemperance would have to give way before the growing warfare against it, and there were signs that that time was close at hand. They had now scores of men whose appearance was a glory of Good Templarism. They had put aside the it sold rags now everything;about them was new they were happy in the present, and their future prospects were bright. Good Templarism provided the table for the orphans, and It filled the cupboards of the poor. As every good gift came from God, so he attributed the good cause of Good Templarism to Him. But let Good Templarism have fair play, and make people sober in its own way, where all other means had failed. Once a friend called at a neighbour's, where he found the wife in a temper because she could not manage the sewing machine, observing that, although it had cost her JB7 a few days be- fore, it was not worth a shilling; but it was found she was turning the machine in the wrong direction. So if the machine of Good Templarism was worked properly, it would accomplish its object. Machinists from England and Scotland, and other parts had just come to Portmadoc to set the machine of Templarism in order. The work done by Templarism was such that all the world would feel the effect of it; they had lodges in all parts of the world. Their principles were working on the drink traffic like oil on vitriol or caustic. Some said Good Templarism was going to die, but he was sure there was plenty of life in it yet. There were thousands upon thousands who had made up their minds that Good Templarism would not die as long as they ived. If it was proposed to do away with Templarism, their reply would be in the words of Prince Charles, of Roumania., to Gortschakoff, through his agsnt— "Tell him he may crush my army, but as long as I live he cannot disarm it." (Great applause.) The Rev. EVAN ROBERTS, Engedi, said they had com- plaints against two classes of men, viz., the seller of intoxi- cating drinks and the customers, and they went against both. It was not against publicans personally that they fought, bvt against their trade. There were people en- gaged in the trade who were too good to be connected with such a traffic. Demand created the supply in this trade as in others but it was also true that the supply created the demand. This was especially true in the drink traffic. If the capital invested in this traffic were invested in some other fair trade, it would give employment to four times as many men as are now employed. It was not a fair trade which returned a profit of from 50 to GO per cent. to the manufacturers. He protested against the assertion that the Government of this country was benefited by the liquor traffic, for they spent more on account of it in prisons, &c., than they received from the trade. The Governmentwas much like the old woman who bought eggs at the rate of nine for sixpence, and sold them at the rate of two eggs for a penny. (Laughter.) The meeting was afterwards addressed by Mr. W. L. Daniel, P.G.W.C.T., and Mr. J. Malins, G.W.C.T., in an eloquent manner. Several of the delegates have made complaints to -i> that the arrangements for their accommodation were f.r from being satisfactory. J! 41i1113f, If The first meeting of the Grand Lodge took place at ?"r.a'In'' 011 'v3esday> J^ov. 9, under th« presidency of the Rev. Morris Morgan, supported by Mr. Daniels, Merthyr, the Rev. R. Jvillin, M,A., the Recfw of Maen- twrog, R.D., the Rev. D. G. Evans, I.M., Penvhyn, Mr. Wynne, Haverfordwest, Pnydd, Mr. Ellis, Sh^ Goch, Pwllheli, &c. Letters were read from the Very Rev. the Dean of Bangor, Mr. J. Roberts, Bryngwenallt, Sir Wilfrid Law- son, M.P., Mr. D. Davies, M.P., and Mr. S. Holland, M.P., regretting their inability to attend. From the reports given at the meeting, it appeared that Good Templarism, like other things, has its tides and ebbs. in some neighbourhoods the lodges have ceased to exist,. whilst in others they are in a flourishing condition. Th distress existing in South Wales and other parts of the country has adversely affected the financial condition of the Grand Lodge, so that it became necessary to reduce the salaries of the G.W.C.T. and the G.W.C.S. It was resolved that the salary of the former be R50 per annum and his expenses, and that of the Secretary be reduced from 2150 to £ 80 per annum. The Rev, Morris Morgan had some time ago intimated that he would not be a candidate for the G.W.C.T. again, owing to the increae rpi ^ini?terial engagements, and Mr. H. J. Williams (l lenyd), Four Crosses, near Pwllheli, was unanimously elected as his successor. There were two candidates for the secretaryship, viz., Mr. William Griffiths, accountant, Dolgelley, and Mr. 0. P. Jones, Four Crosses, Pwllheli, The latter was elected by a large majority. The sittings ot the Grand Lodge were very protracted, especially on Wednesday, the last extending to 11.30 p.m., and the discussions were very animated, but friendly. On Wednesday evening a public meeting was held at the Tabernacle Chapel, under the presidency of Mr. Daniels, Merthyr. The meeting was addressed by the Rev. Humphrey Williams, Festiniog, Captain G. B. Thomas, Carnarvon, Mr. Raper, Cardiff, the Rev. W. Ross, R.W.G.F., Scotland, and Mr. J. Malins, G. W. G. F England. Mr. Ross made a very good address, alluding in complimentary terms to the services rendered at their Grand Lodges in Scotland by the Chairman, Capt. G. B Thomas, and other deputations. He spoke as to the identity of race between the Scotch and the Welsh people,. and of the relationship of the Gaelic and Welsh languages, and said that two-thirds of the words of our language* were quite familiar to him, and the Welsh would find. that two-thirds of the words of the Gaelic lauguage would, be famili-ir to them. •The Celtic race had acted no mean part in the civilization of the world. They were the first- to march westward from Asia, the cradle of the human. race, and they had left their marks behind them. They were the pioneers of othr races, and perhaps the greatest service whicn in the history of humanity had been rendered by them was in the spread of Christianity in early ages. Most of them remembered that the Epistle to the Galatians. was written to people of the Celtic race. The Good Templar movement, and the cause of temperance gener- ally had been warmly espoused by the Celts. Pauperism ought not to exist; it was the result of the drinking habits of the community. More than nine-tenths of the paupers would not have been on the parish, were it not for drink- ing hr,bits. There were three millions within the United Kingdom in the receipt of parochial relief, of whom 2,800,000 would not have needed it had it not been for drink. There were on an average 145,000 persons in prison, and it would be found that they had come to this position by drink. There were 280,000 persons in this country who seldom knew what it is to have a roof over their heads, and their position was due to intoxicating drinks, and this was an indelible stain on our Christian- ity. The rev. gentleman delivered a long and animated address. The private conferences were continued all day on Thurs- day, beginning at 7 a.m. The appointments of Mr. H. Williams (Plenydd), as G.W.C.T., and'Mr. O. P. Jonesr as secretary, have given complete satisfaction.

PENPARKE. CONCERT.—On Tuesday, April 9; a concert was given at Pen- parke Sehoolhous-e for the benefit of the Church Sunday School held there. The room, was crowded, and the music and singing were very good. The meeting was ably» presided over by the Rev. T. C. Evans, of St. Michael^, Aberystwyth. The proceeds amounted to about £ 14. The following took part in the pro- gramme Misses Mcllquaham, Miss Harriet Hughes, Mr. John Williams, Miss Annie Evans, Rev. W. R. Lloyd, Misses Jones, Miss Mary Griffiths,. Mr. David Davies, Miss Jones, Miss Wil- liams, Mr. Charles Davies, Miss E. L. Jones, Miss Alice Jones, Miss Howse, Mr. J. E. Morgan, Miss Priscilla Parry, Mr. David Phillips, Misses Stephens, Mr. Edwin Edwards, and Miss Delia Hughes.

CRICCIETH. LOCAL BOARD ELECTION.~AS we stated in our last issue, there were three members of this Board going out by rotation now, viz., Messrs. John Thomas Jones, Parciau Mawr, Griffith Griffith, Emor Villa, and Captain Thomas Williams, Parciau. These offered themselves for. re-election, and there were fresh candidates. The declaration of the poll took place on Monday last, with the following result Votes. 1—Mr. John Thomas Jones-. 158 •2—Mr. Griffith Evans 12-2 3—Mr. Griffith Griffiths us 4-Mr. William, 98 5-Captain Thomas Williams 00 6lr. R.P: Thomag- 65 The first three were elected.

PWLLHELI. COUNTY MAGISTRATES COURT,. WEDNESDAY. APRIL 10.- Before Messrs. F. W. Lloyd Edwards (chairman), Owen Evans, Robert Carreg, A. J. Williams, B. T. Ellis, and tho Rev. Thomas Jones. 111 Dog Case.The Crown v. John Evans, Tanymynydd pistyll.- This was an adjourned case to enable Mr. Damerel, supervisor to get the evidence of the postmaster at Nevin with regard to the hour of the day, on February 14, when defendant took out a licence for his dog, as defendant swore at the last court that he had it in his pocket at from twelve to one p.m.—Mr. John Wilson, postmaster, Nevin, now said that the defendant took out the licence at 3-20 p.m.—Defendant said he did not well re- member when he took out his licence, as he was out carting coals the whole day, and did not kno-w the time.—Mr. Damerel said that on March 27, 1874, defendant paid 25s. to prevent being summoned.—Fined the full penalty of £ 5. 6

BIRTHS. MARRIAGES^ & DEATHS^ H y — — ELLis-April 1st, the wife of Mr. John Ellis, Wernddu Cottage Criccieth, of a son. GRIFFITILS -April ioth, the wife of, Mr. E. Griffiths, Gwvadiv Llanystymdwy, of a daughter. PARRY--April 7th, the wife of Mr. Owen Paray, builder, Cric- cieth, of a son. MARRIAGES. JONES—EVANS—April 5th, at Zion Chapel,. Oswestry, bv the Rev. John Hughes, Carneddau, assisted by the Rev. Joseph Hillier, Mr. David Jones, only son of Mr., F,txL Jones Val- peris, to Jane, youngest daughter of the late Mr. Griffith Evans, Tanyfoel, both of the neighbourhood of Dinas Maw ddwy. DEATHS. EVANs-April 7th, aged 52, Mr. Edward Evans, son of Thomas and Margaret Evans, Lower Ladywell-street, Newtown. GRIFFITHS—April 7th, aged. 67, at Powell-street Abervstwv'h officer™6 Griffiths' wifa of DaVld Griffiths, lato ?elilvi"ng HARRIES—April 1st, aged 02, at Pwllhobv, Uchavndn Ann Harries, daughter of Win. Harries, tailor yi' Ann HUGHES—April 9th, aged 79, at Lluest Gwilim Uchvandre Mary Hughes, widow of Lewis Hughes farmer HUGHFJS-Apriieth, a3ed74, at Pwllho'by, Uchavndre, John Hughes, labourer- HULI.—April 9th, ageo 7 rveeks, at Llanilar, Lucv, infant daugh- ter of Edward Hull. JONES—March 28th pged UO, at Peniarth, Towyn, Christiana the wife of Mr. John J^nes. J 'l'lne JONES—April 7th, aged C?, at Bridge-street, Abervstwrth Elizabeth Jones wife of David Jones, shoemaker. JONES April 7tli,. aged 57 „ Capt; Eliseus Jones, latelv of the brigantine Rebecca. • LEWIS — April Jth, agc*l- 40, at Waunfawr. Isaac Lewis la- bourer. MORGAN—Aprd 2nd, a?ed 9 months, at Llaebadarn Issavndr* David Morgan, son of John Morgan, shoemaker. } PRICHARD— April :;n\ at her residence, Llandudno, the widow of the Rov. J. Prifhard, D.D., Llangollen. RidloesJIaWl130tll> Miss Margaret Rüe, Lower Green, T-lan- idloes. RoaEittv-Apri1 Sth, aged 56, at the Lisburne Mines, Miss uooerts, formerly 01 Pant, neur L:;uiymynech. Printed by EDWARD WOOOALI,, and Published for the Proprietor* at the dwelling-house of JACOB JONES, High-street Bala in < the county of Merioneth; of JOHN. GIBSON, 3 Queen's road Aberystwyth, in the county of Cardigan; and 0: DAVID JALOYDI j Portmadoc, in the county of Carnarvon. 1 Friday, April 12, 1878,