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ABERAYRON. PETTY SESSIONS, WEDNESDAY, FEE 24TH, 1892.— Before Mr T. H. Middy and Mr Morgan Evans. Drunkenne.HA. William Thomas, Rock-Terrac-, Aberayron, was charged by Sergeant Phillips, Aber- ayron, with having bc?n drunk and disorderly on tne highwav on the 11th Feb. Fined Is. and costs.- Evan Evans, New Quay, was charged by P.C. J. Evans, Llanarth, with tieiug drunk and disorderly at Llanarth. Fined 108. and costs. License.-Lewis Evans, Garthddulwyd, was cha-ged by W H Pugh, supervisor, with carrying. a gun without a license.—Fined 10s and ccsts. Disobedience oj Or(le)-Evin Davies, :-3, Louisa- street, Cardiff, mariner, was charged by Eliza Davies, Rhiwnant, Liandysiliogogo, mariner's wife with dia- obedience of maintainance order, but the case was compromised.

PONTRHYDYGROES. MARRIAGE OF MISS M. E. DAVIES. — Tuesday, February 22nd, was a red letter day at the above place, the occasion being the marriage of Mary Elizabeth, eldest daughter of Mr T. W. Davies, merchant, Penffynon Hall; to Mr Charles Gibbs Hathway, grocer and provision merchant, Roath, Cardiff. It was evident fr(.m early morning that the inhabitants felt deeply interested in the event and were anxious to pay a tribute of respect to the family of Penffynon Hall. Mr Davies had filled almost every position of trust and honour in the parish such as overseer, and, member of the Board of Guardians. Three years ago he was the selected candidate to repre- sent the district on the County Council of Cardigan- shire at its first formatian, and gave entire satis- faction to his constituents. On Tuesday, flags were hoisted from almost every house in the neighbourhood, and rockets and fog signals were fired inceirsantly during the day. The hour fixed for the performance of the ceremony was ten o'clock. Shortly afterwards the bridegroom, attended by his best man, Master T. W. Davies, brother of the bride, arrived in a close carriage, and was shortly followed by another contain- ing the bride with her bridesmaids, Mit-a Davies, Ystalyfera, the Misses Louie and Amy Davies, sisters of the bride, and another vehicle bringing up the rear containing Mr and Madame Gwenfil Davies, parents, Mr and Mrs Ball, New Row uncle and aunt, and Mr John Davies, Llangeitho, and other friends. On entering the ancient village of Yebytty Yatwyth the party received quite an ovation. All the residents were out of doors, formed into rank and file, marshalled and headed by Davey Jones, under the superintendence of Mr Hugh Hughes. After the bridegroom appeared at the altar, the bride came up leaning on her fathers' arm, who gave her away. She was attirred in a dress of white Bengaline silk trimmed with Valenciences lace and orange blossom. She also wore a gold bracelet and carried a bouquet, both the gifts of the bridegroom, while her travelling dress was of grey dragonal cloth, with hat to match. The three bridesmaids were attired in heliotrope and white silk dresses with hats to match they also wore a gold brooch each and carried bouquets, the gifts of the bridegroom. The marriage ceremony was per- formed by the Rev John Jones. M.A., vicar of the parish, Ysbytty Ystwyth. During the ceremony the choir sang several pieces. Mi?s Lloyd, the organist, presided at the harmonium and as the married couple left the Church she played the wedding march. While wending their way towards the vehicle the happy pair were 3aluted with the usual benediction of showers of rice. They then rlrove back to Penffynon Hall to paitake of the wedding breakfast. Mrs Morgan, Wesley-terrace, superintended at the table and was assisted byULrs Ball, New Row, and Madame Gwenfil Davies, the hostess. "1 he health of the married couple was proposed in a humorous speech by the Vicar, and responded to by the bridegroom on behalf of Mrs Hathway and himself. Several other toasts were proposed and responded to, and a few jovial and merry hours were spent until the newly- married couple left, under clouds of rice ani pelted by old slippers, to meet the three o'clock train at Trawscoed Station, en route for Cardiff. The following is a list of presents :—Silver hot water jug and quilt, Mrs Ball, New Row money, Messrs W 0 Brigg & Co.. Bristol; money, Messrs W & F Walters & Co.. Swansea dessert set, Messrs Harrison & Co., London money, Messrs R Baxendell & Son, Liverpool Chinese fancy boxes, Messrs Armitage, London cheese stand, Mrs Lloyd, Miners Arms silver tea and coffee service, Mrs Gwenfil Davies, stepmother cheque, Mr T W Davies, father book, household management, Mr T W Davies, brother timepiece, Mr George Llewellyn Davies, brother work box, Miss L J Davies, sister pair of carvers and steel, Miss Amy Davies, sister dessert knives, The Misses Lloyd, Post Office silver preserve dish, Mrs Doctor Morgan table cloth, Mils Hannah Davies, London cheef J dish and ornament, Miss Annie Davies, Tredeg r satchel, Mr J T Davies, Llangeitho; silve pickle fork Miss Elins, Swansea cheque, A Friend e1)ees dish, Miss Owens, Cwmystwyth ornaments, Miss Thomas, Ochorglog ornaments, Mrs .TnYioa TvnvflFnrYIrl • origan ilia AIihh .InriAfl. ilr> VA.ift.4. Mrs Hogan, Penffynon Cottage; tea cloths and candlestick, Mrs Morgan, Weaiey-terrace, butter cooler and jug, Mies Jones, Hafodgan table cloth, Miss Williams, Llangeitho tea cosy, Miss Jones, Tre- garon butter dish and cake stand, Miss Edwards, Tanygraig ornaments and goblets, Mrs Jenkins, Pen- flyuon Cottage vases and wine glasses, The Misses Jones, Hafodgan set of jugs, Mrs Jones, Fronreithin; ornaments, Miss Lloyd, Lodge cup and saucers, Mrs Jones, Tanygraig; glasses, Miss Davies, Penffynon; silver tea spoons and sugar tongs, Miss Evans, New Row white table cloth and serviettes, Mies Davies, Ystalyfera silver cruet stand, Mr Kaiser, Car Jiff views, Mrs Pryce, Caerphilly views, Miss Jenkins, do; rases, Mr Simon, do flower stand, Mr Thomas, do teapot, Mr Phillips, do cup and saucers Mrs Powell, do; brackets, Mrs Evans, do; vases, Mrs Jones, Wesley-terrace; hearthrug, Mr Thomas, Tangeiley Shop butter cooler, Mrs Hopkins. Gwarycwm sugar basin and glass, Mrs Jones, Tanrallt preserve glass dishes, Mrs E Davies, Llwyndrain glass jug, Mr J Davies, do antique jugs, Mra Shelby, Nantyberws antique jugs, Miss Shelby, do money, Mrs Meseer, do sugar basin, cream jug and champagne glass, Mrs Paul, Wesley-terrace, fancy cup and saucer and plate, Mrs Davies, Lisburne Arms teapot, Miss Hughes, Ysgoldy one pair vases, Mrs Johnny Jones, Tany- graig; marnela quilt, Mrs Evans, Penrhiwceber money, Mrs Jenkins, Wesley-terrace flower stand, Miss Bennetts, Woodhouse reading lamp, Mr W Oliver, Penrodyn coal vase, Mr Hatton, Cardiff; glass basket, Mrs Morton, Aberystwyth butter cooler and plate, The Misses Morgan, Pantmawr silver teapot, Mr Deere, Cardiff antique dish, Mrs E Davies, Gwarycwm; money, Mr Richard Jones, Aber- ystwyth.

JDOLGELLEY. LECTURE.—Mrs Jones, of Carnarvon, delivered an interesting lecture to a large congregation at the Baptist Cnapel on Monday evening last. Dr. Hugh Jones, Caerffynon, occupied the chair. The subject was, The Slaves of Pride." FUNERAL.—The funeral of the late Mr Williams, master of the Workhouse, took place last Thursday at Dolgelley, and was very largely attended. It is likely that arrangements will be made by which Mrs Williams will remain again in charge of the House. SUCCESS. Mr John R. Evans, formerly a pupil teacher at the Board Schools, but now master of Pontricket School, Tregeiriog, near Llangollen, has successfully passed the Matriculation Examination of the London University held in January last. SUCCESS.—In our issue of last week we announced that Mr Norman McLeod Jones, second son of Mr William Jones, Cemlyn House, had been selected to sit for the final examination for a three years free scholarship at the Royal College of Music, London. Many of his friends will he glad to know ti:at since then he hag successfully passed and will enter college in May. SPECIAL POLICE COURT.-On Wednesday. February 24th. before Dr E. Jones and Dr Lloyd Wiltianig.- James Thompson, an Irishman from Dublin, was charged with stealing a flannel shirt, the property of David Davies, mole catcher, residing at Ffriddbryn- coch.—Prisoner was fined 20s. or fourtpen days hard labour.—Dr Jones cautioned Catherine Williams to he careful what eh bought of people of this class, as there had been a case before from her house. ALTERATIONS AT SALF.M CdAPF.L.- The tenders for doing the work were opened on Tuesday evening and the following were accepted MasCnry, Mr John Thomas for £ 158 joinery, Messrs Hugh Williams and Humphrey Jones, £8ï7; plastering, Mr Humphrey Parry, £ 300 odd. The alterations are extensive and before the whole building is entirely renovated will emat a large amount of money. Mr Richard Davies, of Bangor, has prepared the plans. DEATH OF THE UASTKR OF THE WORKHOUSK.—Mr Williams, who had been in bad health for a long time, expired on Sunday evening at the age of vixty-three years. Mr and Mrs Williams have had charge of the Workhouse for many years having been appointed in 1870. During the whole of that time they have con- ducted their duties with the highest possible approba- tion of the guardians and all concerned. The disci- pline and orderly conduct, and cleanliness of th e establishment would compare favourably with any in Wales, as the frequent entries by inspectors in the Visitor's Book would prove, and it will be a great loss to the guardians and the poor after such a valued officer. ST. DAVID'S DAY.—Two of the oldest friendly societies of the town held their annual feast on Tuesday. The first. known as the Golden Goat, of which Mr David Lewis is president, has an ac- cumulated fund of £ 975 149 7rl showing h "decrease of f31 12s 81rl on the year's work. The total receipts 2 for the twelve months were as follows From members, 9217 19s Od from subscribers £ 15 17s 6d from interest in capital, £ 30 163 OIL The payments were, to sick members, E140 4 3d towards funeral expenses, £ 91 I Is 6d salaries £ 55 8s 6,1; sundries, £ 13 10s 2rI. This society has'a member's'roll of 223, and has paid during the last thirty-six years no less a sum than;C5,856 lis lOd to s'ck members and funeral expenses. The second society is the one known as the Aiding Society, .this has a member's roll of 224, with Mr Tom Prry as president. The total receipts during last twelve months were as follows From subscribers, £1493 6d from member's, E191 10s 3d interest on accumulated fund £ 23. Its payments were to sick members, £ 112 5s 101 -funerals, 3E43 9s Od salaries, £ 61 2 3d sundries, £7 16 01 increase on the year's work, 1:12 171J Od this society has 1£4 12s lid for each member. COAL DISTRIBUTION &c, -During the recent in- clement weather a committee was formed for the purpose of collecting money to buy coal and flannel &c., for the poor of the town. The committee has now issued a balance sheet with the name of Mr R. Jones Griffith as hon. treasurer. It appears that the sum of JE53 5s Od was collected. Coal to the amount of JESS 18s 3d was distributed and paid for, leaving a balance of JE13 6s 9d in the bank to meet any case of emergency.

TOWYN. STOCK FAIR.—The first stock fair of the year was held on February 26th. There was a large attendance of dealers and a good show of cattle but upon this as well as upon former occasions a great deal of the best cattle had been sold before hand. This is a practice that has told very much againsc the success of fairs in this district, still it is persisted in regardless of consequences. The prices were low at the fair, but a large quantity of stock was sold and there were evident signs of in- creased demand. THE VOLUNTEERS ARE COMINO.-The coming of the volunteers appears to be an event as much importance at Towyn a. was the coming of the C, mphells in a certain part of Scotland. It is rumoured that a con- tingent numbering no less than 5.000 men from the Shropshire, Cheshire and Staffordshire Volunteers will encamp once more on the open plain below Caethle. The ground is dry, level and extensive and in every way suitable for camping and it is understood complete arrangements for supplying the camp with water and every other requisite will be made. DEBATING SOCIF.TY.-The weekly meeting was held last Monday evening under the presidency of Mr H P. Thomas and was pleasantly spent in impromptu speaking. The following members took part: Mr A. H. Jones had to sppak on FAitliftilneqs," Mr E. J. Evans on Fire." Mr J. H. Lewis on Perse,prance," Mr H. M. Roberts on "Slate Msking," Mr L. R. James, Towyn Friendly Society." Mr S. Edmunds, Sunshine," Mr John Thomas, St. David's Day," Mr John Hind, Impromptu Speaking." Mr D. O. Jones, Ram," Mr P. H. Hughes. Music," Mr W. Rowlands, "War," Mr H. P. Thomas, The Eistedd- fod." There was a fair attendance of members. ST. DAVID'S DAY.—The Towyn Friendly Society. which dates from 1S30, had its gala day on the first of this month. The members headed by the Jubilee Band paraded the town and visited the houses of those who subscribe to the funds of the society. One notice- able fact in conection with the parade was the ab- sence of the time honourert flag which have been carried on high through fair and foul weather upon the annual aniversary for the, space of fifty-two years, while those banners wafted over the procesion prosperity followed in the train, and it is much to be hoped that a change of colours will not mean a change of fortune. The mein- bersafterparadingthptown and district attended divine service at Mother Church of St. Cadvan and after- wards sat down to an excellent dinner at Cadvan House under the presidency of Mr A. Hunt, Neptune Villa. THE OLD ARE FALLIN(. -During the march through the darkness of the receding winter, the ranks of the old brigade have been very much thinned. The places of those who had become a sort of fixed institu- tion in the town know them no more Those who remember the battle of Waterloo, the ieign of Edward Corbett, of Ynysymaengwyn, the birth of Nonconfor- mity in the place, and the making of the high roads from Towyn through Aberdovey to Machynlleth are getting fewer and fewer. The connecting links are being ruthlessly severed and the witnesses silenced for ever, many of them deplored the changes wrought by the modern stranger and alien, and if means of com- munications are given them, they will tell comrades who have preceded them beyond the grave how cruelly their former homes, their costnmes and even the mode of worship have been disturbed and:estranged.

MACHYNLLETH. COUNTY COUNCIL ELECTIONS.—Mr J no. Rowlands, solicitor, has been appointed deputy returning officer for Darowen, Isygarreg, and Cfmmnei electort.1 diviiions, and Mr D. Evans, solicitor, for Machynlleth electoral division. The contest will take place in the latter between Alderman Rees, and Lord Henry Vane Tempest. LIBERAL CLun.-A meeting was held at the Town Hall on Friday evening lut when Mr H. Lumley presided. Mr Maurice Thomas, C.C Corris, ad- dressed the meeting on County Council matters. He delivered a stirring address on the past history of the Councils and their future utility. Mr Richard Rees, the Liberal candidate,also addressed the meeting. Mr Edward Rees proposed a vote of thanki to Mr Thomas, which was seconded by Mr Rhy. Lewis. PRESENTATION.—On Tuesday evening last, a pre- sentation in the form of an address and a puree of money was made to Mr David Davies, Maglona House, Machynlleth. Mr David Jones presented the address, and Mra Foulkea Jones presented the purse of money. Addresses were also delivered by Messrs D. Jonfa. tailor, E. Morgan, Richard Owen, Rev W. S. Jones, and many others. The chair was taken by Mr D. Evans, solicitor. Mr J. W. Foulkes Jones, kindly acted as secretary. BOARD OF GUARDIANS, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2-ZD.-Present Mr J. Hughes Jones, Aberdovey. chairman, Mr Edward Hughes, Llanwrin, vics- chairman, Mr Joseph Evans, Fronygog, ex-officio, Me&srs John Rowlands and R Gillart, Machynlleth, John Rees, John Oweu and Evan Jam, Towyn, Rev Thomas Griffiths, Uwohygarreg, H. Jones, Morgan Edwards, Scuborycoed, R. Ellis, Richard Owen, Darowen, Richa.rd Owen, Isygarreg, David Evans, clerk, and D. Morgan, assistant clt-rk. Statistics.—Out-relief administered during the past month, Machynlleth district per Mr John Jon^s. f26 169. lOd to 105 paupers Pennal district per Mr. William Jones, £ 31 15s. lid. to 122 paupers, and Darowen district per Mr Daniel Howell, E52 4s. 5d. to 202 paupers. Number in the house, 38 last year corresponding period, 41. Vagrants relieved during the past fortnight 76 as compared with 65 during the corresponding period of last year. Contracts for Shoeg.-Thp Chairman Siid he noticed that a discussion had taken place at the hs Board as to the contracts for shoes. He thought all the shoes "hould be bought from the contractor. -Some of the Guardians eaid it was hard that paupers from Towyn should come to Machynlleth, while others said that was unnecessary. I'he Master's Cltil(l.-The Cierk read a letter from the Local Government Board sanctioning permission to the Master to allow his child to remain at the house. The House.-The Master having reported that some repairs were neces-ary on the honse, the Visiting Committee was appointed to inspect the place. Medical Officer.-t.-Dr J. S Mathews, was re- appointed medical oflicer for the outlying district of Machynlleth. -Two application-i w,-r,- received for the poat of medical officer for the Penegoes ditrict-from Dr W. R. Williams, and Dr A. 0 Davies.-It was agreed that the clection snould be by billot, the resultof which was that Dr Williams had eight votes and Dr Davies -even. -On the proposition of the Rev Thomas Griffiths Dr El wards was reappointed medical for the Llmbrynmair district. Old Aye Pensions.—The Chairman said that In had thought of calling attention to the scheme of o!d age pensions by MrJChamberlain, but as a Bill w-.s to come before Parliament he thought it would be better to adjourn the matter. His object was to get people to save up for old age. In answer to Mr II L Smith, the Chairman said he thought it ought to be compulsory. The Rev Thomas Griffiths said tnat as far as the scheme went it was rotten. (Laughter). If they read the speech of Mr John Morley they would see that he scattered it to the four winds. The Chairman called Mr Griffiths to order, and Mr H L Smith said that he did not think it proper to discuss politics at Boards of Guardians. Stock- taki?-iq. -On the proposition of Mr Richard Owen, Isygarreg. seconded by Mr R Gillart, the question of stock-taking was adjourned. Lor-al Government, Board Insl)ertorq.-Thf- Rev The-. Griffith* said that with the permission of the Chair- man he wished to propose a resolution, or give notice of motion, calling the attention of the Board to the question which had arisen concerning Mr Murray Browne. Mr H L Smith said that Mr Griffiths must write the proposal and send it to the Clerk as a notice of motion. The Rev Thos. Griffiths said that he would give notice of motion. PETTY SESSIONS, WEDNESDAY, MARcii 2XD.— Before Ciptain J. J. Boiisall, Galltllan, Joieph Evans, Esq., Fronygog. T. W. BOHSJII, Esq., Morben. and R. M. Hawkes. q., Dole^rsllwyn. School Prosecutions.—Mrs Crust, Hugh Rees, Evan Edwards, and John Stephens, were summoned by Mr David Humphreys, school attendance officer, for having neglec.ed to send their children to school.— The cases of Mrs Crust and Hugh Rees were adjourned and Evan Edwards and John Stephens were fined 5s including coats respectively. Noil-Maintenance.—Wm. Williams, Festiniog, was charged with having refused to maintain his mother, who had become chargeable to the Machynlleth Union.—An order of Is 6d weekly was made. Theatrical Licence —A theatical licence was granted to Mr John Evans for the Machynlleth Town Hall, Sheep Scab.- Thomas Jervis, Llanbrynmair, was charged with having neglected to give notice of an outbreak of sheep scab to a constable.—A. P. S. Hamer said that he visited the farm and found four sheep affectei by scab, Lut defendant denied that it was Dcfoudant was fined 10s and costs. Extension of Ti-me.- Mrs Griffiths, Blue Bell, applied for an extension cf time for Friday night.— The application was refused*

PENRHYJN DEUDR AETH. PETTY SESSIONS. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25TH, 1892.—Bfefore J. Jones, Esq. (chairman), E. P. Jones, Esq J. P. Jones, Esq., and W. Lawsou. Esq. Breach oj the, Explosives Act.-Jno. Roberts, Rhyd, Llanfrothen, was charged by C. Warren Roberta, manager of the Llechwedd Quarry, Blaenau, with having on the 5th February broken several rules of the quarry in respect to explosives.—Accused pleaded guilty, and in defence said that it was the end of the month and they were shifting their things. He did not consider at the time that he was breaking the rules. Fined Is. in each case without costs. Adulterated lvhiik-y. -Sarah Jones, Whits Horse, Harlech, was charged by Inspector Morgans with having on the 2nd day of February, 1892, unlawfully sold whisky adulterated with thirty-nine per cent. of water. Inspector Morgans said that on the day in question he went to the White Horse, Harlech, and purchased half-a-pint of whisky for which he paid Is. 2d. He told Sarah Jones that he was goiug to send it to the Public Analyst to be analysed, and offerel her a pait of it but she refuse 1. He sealed up the whisky and sent it to the Public Analyst. On Feb. 14th received a certificate which he handed to the Bench. He also received a sample of the analysed whisky.-David Jones, son of the accused appeared to answer th" charge, but had no evidence to give except what his mother had told him. Defendant was fined 40s. and costs, the licence was endorsed, and she was ordered to pay the analyst's charges, in all f3 13s.—James Lloyd, bhip Aground Inn. Talwaruau, was charged by Inspector Morgan with having on the 2nd February sold whisky adulterated with twenty per cent. of water. Mr Jones-Morris defended. Inspector Morgan said that on th., 2nd Feb. he went to the Ship Aground, Talsarnau, aske I the landlady for a glass of whisky. Afterwards aiked for half a pint of whisky for which he paid Is 2d. Mrs Lloyd offered to give him bett, r whisky if he would return what she had given him, as she did not think tie wanted to take it out of the house. He told her he wtagoing to,. eiltl the whisky to the Public A ii alys t. -Cross- ex aniine(I Did n'it ask Mrs Lloyd to give him the- same whisky as had h. en supplied to in the glass. The bottles were quite clean. P.C. J. Morris Jones, Penrhyn, said he had oftt-n been in the bar and the kitchen of the Ship Aground but hAd never seen a notice to the effect tlHt the spirits sold were under proof. —James Lloyd, a witnt..ss s,i(i he was not in the house when Inspector Morgan Cloiled on the 2nd February. Had a notice put up in the bar parlour to the effect that the spirits sold wereuuder proof. Tne b<r parlour uas a disiinct room from the bar.-Fitied 40s and costs, in all £ 3 13a Od. Adulterated Milk.—Gwen Ephraim, Penrhiw, Ftsciniog was charged by Inspector Morgan with having on the 4th February sold milk to P.C. Charles Breeze, adulterated with twelve per cent of water.- P.C. Breeze said that on the 4th February, he bought a pint of milk from Gwen Ephraim. Told her that it was to be sent to the Public Analyst and offered to divide it so that she might keep a sample but she refused to take it.—Inspector Morgan said he received a portion of milk from P.C. Breeze, which he t ant to the Public Analyst. On the 11th received a certificate —The chairman in rliilmissing the case warned all milk vendors to be very cautious as to the milk they bought and sold. Larrelly.-Ruth Jones, Clwtpowlio, Penrhyn, seven teen years of age, was charged with having on the 5th of December, 1891, stolen a macintosh, the pro- perty of Elizabeth Hughes, Post Office, Penrhyn — Inspector Morgan prosecuted on behalf of the police. —Mary L. Hughes, said that she helped her mother in the shop on the 5th December last. They lost the macintosh produced. Found that it was missing on the following Monday, the 7th. Ruth Jones was in the shop on the Saturday night. Was certain that the macintosh produced was the one that they had Ion-; the value of it was 27s. 6d.— t'.C. J. Morris Jones, Penrhyn, said that having received information on the 12th ot thia month he visited the house of Hugn Jones, prisoner's father. Ruth Jones, was out. Re ceived this macintosh from Mrs Jones and compared it with the pattern received from Mrs Hughes. He then took possession of it.—The case was thrown out for want of evidence, but the police were ordered to detain the macintosh.- Ruth Jones was further charged with having on the 9th February last stolen an umbrella the property of Mr T. W. Jones, draper, Penrhyn.—Thos. W. Jones, draper. Man- chester House, Pnnrhyn. said that on the 9th Feb he saw the accused in his shop. She did not buy an umbrella. From what a customer had told him he called her back as she was going out. Searched her and found the umbrella produced under her left arm uuder her cloak. Took it from her when she said she would never do it again. He (witness) promised that he would not proceed against her. The price of the umbrella was 3s. The witness asked the Bench to deal leniently with the acused who pleaded guilty and was fined 96-1 and costs, 19s. Drunk and Disorderly—William Jones, H ruffydd, Blaenau, was charged by Sergeant Griffiths with having been drunk and disorderly at High-street, Blaenau, on the 6th of this month.—Sergeant Griffiths said that on the night in question the accused was drunk and disorderly in High-street, Blaenau. He was cursing and swearing awfully. He had lately come from South Wales and had fallen to the new way of swearing, which wasa great deal worse than Festiniog swearing A fine of Is. and 10s. 6d. costel was inflicted. Poach iiiq. W illi;tm Roberts, Penygroes, Penihyn was charged by James Skinner, keeper, D<-udraeth Castle, with having trespassed in search of game, and also with having given a wrong name and address.— Mr Humphreys, Portmadoc, who prosecuted said, that on the 13th February, Skinner, the keeper, was oil duty at Abergafran farm. On coming over a piece of rising ground he saw the accused and two others bending over a rabbit hole. He ran after them and caught the accused, who picked up a big stone and threatened to strike him. Gave his address as Richard Thomas Brick-street, Penrhyn. Found afterwards thac this was not correct. Went to the Police Station, Penrhyn and came up the road with two police constab'e3 Saw Wm. Roberts oil the road about a quarter of a mile from Penrhvn. When the afceused saw then he ran along the road into the arms of one of the police constables who said "All right William Roher s. I know you now." Mr Humphreys said t'uat Mr Osmond Williams would not have prosecut, d had the accused behaved civily to the keeper and given his right address. He did not wish the Bench to impose a heavy fine. The accused pleaded guilty, and was fined Is. and costs in each case. SUICIDE.—Robert Pugh, cowman at Felim hyd-fawr farm, committed suicide by hanging himself in the cowhouse between 6 and 6-30 a.m. on the 29th February. The deceased was a bachelor about fiftv three yrars of age, and was reported to he very rich. He was a regular miser in his way of giving. The police found a notebook belonging to him, in which there was a promissory note for £ 80. SMART CAPTURF,Tlie Police at Penrhyn r^cei^ed a telegram from Dulg-lley about 8 pm. on M n lay evening, the 22ad February, to the effect that a tramp of the name of James Thompson was wanted for steal- ing a shirt. About 9-30 the same evening P.C J. M. Jones took him inti enstody at the Workhouse. Prisoner was sent te the Dolgeiley Police the following day, at which place he received fourteen days' hard labour.

FESTINIOG. DEATH OF MR HUGH PRITCHARD, TAI'RFREST.— Early ou Saturday morning Feb. 27th, Mr Hugh Pritchard, quarryman, died at the advanced age of 96 years. He had worked as a quarryman for over 80 years, most of which time he spent at Llechwedd and Votty and Bowydd Quarries. He worked at the lt-t named quirry before Llech wedd was commenced by the late owner, Mr J. W. Greaves. When that gentleman removed from Votty and B nvyddand began opening th- present extensive quarry at Llechwedd,Mr H Pritchard went to work at Llechwedd and remained there until a few years ago when he was compelled by old net to give up working. He kept up admirably well for hi. age and complained of nothing but rheumatic pains in his limbs. In speaking to a friend somn time ago he remarked that he only wished for two things before hI' died which were to live to see his hundredth year and to go for a trip to London. In both wishes, how- ever, he was disappointed. The rheumatic pains and the very severe weather told against him and he died after a short illness. The funeral took place at St. Michael, Festiniog, on Tuesday, when a large number of his fellow workmen and neighbours were prese-it. DEATH OF Mw; ROBERTS. DOLREDYN.-On Thursday of last week, the wife of Mr H. Roberts, Dolredyn, a member of the School Board, died very suddenly at the age of 51 years. Mr Roberts had been for several years in delicate health, but her sudden death was unexpected. Much sympathy is felt with the bereaved family. The funeral took place at Llan on Monday last and was attended by a larg assembly of relatives and frieudi. SCHOLASTIC.—Mr Richie Roberts, son of the Rev D. Roberts, C.M. Rhiw, has passed his London Mat- riculation examination, in the firtdivision. This success is to a great extent aft.ibutible to the able assistance given him by Mr G. J. Williams, at the Advanced School, Festiniog ELECTIONS.—There is no reliable information as to the number nominated for the nine vacant teats of the School Board, but the knowing ones venture to say they are about a hundred. The County Council election is quiet. The only seat* contested are Maenofferen and Cynfal. The Local Board election which takes place during this month is quite in the shade. The School Board election will begin in earnest about the end of this week and will a3 usual be fought on denomina- tional lines, N

PORTMADOC. THE COUNTY COUNCIL ELECTION. — On evening lait a public meeting of Liberal electors held at the Town Hall to decide upou the of members to contest Portmadoc in the Libef* interest,. The names of several gentlemen were posed and it was eventually determined that Capta Morris Jones should be the nominee for the easte ward, and M< O. M. Roberts for the western There was not a very large attendance, many of electors being under the impression that it would be better for the county if the councillors were elects d independent of their politics. BELSHAZZAR'S FEAST.—On Tuesday evening last te choir of the Portmadoc Wesleyan Chapel assisted b some friends from other chapel choirs gave a perf orrrla]DCO of Root's cantata "Belshazzar's Feast." The piece 1 in ten scenes, comprising the feast, the vision of f I remarkable words on the wall, and the siaccessfal attack of the city by Cyrus, and there is thus ot scope for the introduction of diversive and effect'* music. This the composer, has taken advance of in the talented way which characterises most if 1,0 all of his cantatas and the rendering of the piece OJ Tuesday last was in the best style. The princl work in the solos fell to the lot of Miss Ellen Jones as the queen, and though often difficult requiring great range of voice she did full justice to the part, singing in a clear musical way with perfectJØ of tone and an admirable reg rd to the nature of t ø solo. Her first piece Oh that I had wings like dove was a good instance of this regtrd to the word and all throngh to her singing of the last long afl tryiog solo Rejoice 0 daughter of Zion she Vfo One complete success. The tenor soloist Mr T. Joues, of Denbigh, was no less a success in tne solos lie sang as Daniel and assisted in no slight measure to th s iccess of the cantata. Very efficient aid was Ills given by Mr Bryant (Eos Brychain), Mr W. Enoly Jones and Mr J. P. Roberts. The choir under to leadership of Mr Hugh Jones r) ing remarkably elf and showed not only a knowledge of the notes but the way in which the notes should be sung. piano in some of the choruses followed by a gradu. eresendo being very rffective. The accompaniJllC was performed by the Portmadoc String Band in the1 best style and this band has such a mastery of tjj cantatas and oratorios given i > P. rtmadoc that tn performance of such would now appear very we f without their valuable aid. Advantage was taken 0 minor solos, &c,, to bring to the front of the stage numerous other members of the choir among whotJI. Miss Jennie Evane was highly applauaei for bar, singing of "Come charming sleep." At the end of the cantata a miscellaneous selection of songs, &c., Wo given in good style and received the warmest applause from the audience the daughter of Mr EvaPs, Insurance, aged six years, coming in for a large. shlo for her playing on the piano.

BALA. ST. JOHN AMBULANCE CLASS—The railway class of the St. John of Jerusalam Ambulance Association werB on Friday last, the 24th February, examined by y Edward Cureton, of Shrewsbury, as to their capability to render first aid to the injured. The class W'f formed on January 6th and put through a course 0 five lectures by Dr Evan Williams, of Bala, to whose instruction the very creditable result is due. NipS- tpen members of the class were qualified to stand the examination and out of this number seventeen Were successful. TLLEPHONE.-Bala has this week been connected to Llanuwchllyn by telephone. This is a great improve' ment and a long-felt want, for formerly telegrams for Llanuwchllyn had to be despatched from Bala, either by mounted messengers, which rendered them very costly, or by the next train, which caused a great delay considering the service between the two places. FAIR.—On Saturday, February 26th, a fair was hey1 in the town. The supply of cattle &c for s»l was very small and prices rather low. Towards the afternoon the town was very full of young people, being the hiring fair of women servants for the ball year commencing in May. Hiring was brisk aP wages were good. PETTY SESSIONS, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 26TH. Before R. J. LI. Pricp. E. G. Jones, Roger HugheS, and E. R. Jenkins, Esqs. Tran.qfer of Licence.-Mr William HugheL,, of Bweb. yn-LTchaf Hotel. Llanuwchllyn, applied for a. transfer of thl" licence of the said premises from Mrs Mairy Hughes, deceased, to himself. -Application granted.

PONTRHYDFENDIGAID. COHNTY COUNCIL.—We greatly regret having misinformed in styling the Rev John Bowen a uuioo1* candidate. In the l.i«t Parliamentary election Bowen worked hard for the return of the Libef^ candidate. In Mr Bowen'* address to the electors be i-titei that he adopts the L'bcral prt.gra.mme

BONTDDU DOLGELLEY. TEA PARTY.—A subscription tea party was held at t) e Vicarage on Saturday, February 20th, and prizes v»re distributed among the Sunday school RChobrs- There were forty-five present. Mr Jones' son Barmouth attended and played the violin. Holland, of Caerdpon, distributed the prizes. Oø Thursday, Feb., 2.-)th, a s-upper was given at the AaJt16 pl ice ti the Church Choir and a few others. were twenty-five present, and Welsh speeches delivered by the Vicar, and the Pev W. R. Ovve* B'rmonth. and Professor .Tone. Mr Herbert and Mlr R. Roberts alpo spoke in Welsh. Both the tea party and the supper passed off wi'h marked'success. Ramsey, Mr S. Davir-s, and Mr R. Griffiths, were tn p'desmen who assisted in ctrryinl, out all the arraoUe" raent". iNIr Gattv Joneg, Holland, Mr and gril Partridge, Miss Jones, Tynycoed. and Mr Mppplebef were contributors towards the expenses of the supper.

LONDON. WELSH: SERVICE AT ST. PAUL'S.—The Welsh servic" at St. Paul's on the eve of St. David's day was an iiii. pressive ceremony. There was a crowded congregati0"' and the service was splendidly rendered. those present in robes were the Rev Morris RobertS, ?>(cretary of the festival, who read the second lesso11! Sir John Pulestr>n, M. P., who read the first lesson, Mr Charles J. Dwies, M. A. (Oxford University Society D- fence of the Church in Wales ) The Lord May0'^ io his ro 'nes and chain of office, preceded by the and Mnce Bearers, was accompanied by the and took his seat in the stall set apart for hiiJ ancient custom, opposite the Bishop's throne. Lady Mayoress elected to take a place in the choIr. The Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis were to the setting of the Cambrian composer, Owain Al#ff' Anglican charts of a simple and familiar jharac"^ were used in connection with the special pealms. Metl delssohn's beautiful air from St. Paul, Be faithful unto death, was given by Mr Dyved Le"-Y an introduction to the Anthem proper, which was setting of a portion o' the 41st Psalm by the composer named above. The sermon was preached Archdeacon Howell, of Wrexham, from Romans i. Two final hymns, in which the congregation j0,oe„n concluded the evening's rite. The Ven the of London performed the Benediction in Welsh. "^usical portions of the service was conducted by Dyved LeA ys. The splendidly trained choir ntiml e to over 250 voices. The congregation consisted of fr nine to ten thousand persons and included the Marl of Londonderry, Sir Willi*m Lewis, Sir Owen h Mr Stanley Leigh ton, M.A, Mr E. O. V. Lloyd ( I*1? Sherriff of Merionethshire ). Mr Morgan Lloyd, and many other persona well known in connecton 1,1 the Principality.

There are many Brands of COMPRESSED CORNED BEEF, each represented to be just as good as Libby's THEY ARE NOT, but like all imitations they lack the wholesome and appetizing qualities of the genuine. Ask for LIBBY'S COMPRESSED BEEF and insist upon having it. 'Tis sold everywhere.