The North Wales Express

BOARD OF GUARDIANS. At the fortnightly meeting of the board, held on Friday, there were present Messrs Robert Jones (chairman), John Thomas (vice-chairman), Thomas Hughes, J. Jones, Evan Hugh Owen, John Lloyd, Evan Griffith, Dauiel Thomas, John Roberts W. Williams, Rev Evan Davies, Messrs Elias Williams, Edward Williams, Rowland Humphreys, and Robert Thomas. FINANCIAL, &C. The Clerk (Mr J. H. Thomas) reported that the out-door relief for the past fortnight amounted to j6345 7s 2d, and that JE28 12s 6d had been paid to non-settled poor. The treasurer a balance amounted to JE573 2s 3d. Number m the work- house, 112. THE HOUSE. From the visitors' report it appears that a great waste of bread took place in the workhouse. -The Master explained that the defect could not be remedied whilst the dietary table was strictly kept. The waste was caused by the little children, who could not always eat the stipulated quantity of bread given to them.—A guardian remarked that in a farge establisment like the workhouse, it would be impossible to prevent such a waste.- On the motion of Mr Robert Thomas, seconded by Mr Daniel Thomas, it was agreed to request Dr Williams, the workhouse medical officer, to see whether the dietary table could be altered, so as to prevent a waste of bread in future.

DENBIGH. PETTY SESSIONS.—On Wednesday, Dr A. E. Tumour took his seat for the first time as a county magistrate.—Evan Thomas, of Llysfaen, was summoned for assaulting David Williams, of Llandulas. They were fellow workmen, and quarrelled in reference to defendant's wife, when defendant beat complainant about the face, knocked him down, and kicked him. He was fined, including costs, j61 11s 9d, or one month.— Robert Roberts, a farmer, Llanrhaiadr, was sum- moned for non-payment of rates due to Ruthin Union. Ordered to pay rates and costs, Sl 4s 8d. —Jane Hughes, Highgate, Denbigh, was brought up on a charge of stealing a workbox and 15s from the house of Ann Williams. She admitted the offence, but as others were implicated, the pri- soner was remanded. TOWN COUNCIL.—A meeting of this council which had been adjourned in consequence of the election, was held on Monday evening. The medical officer reported a considerable increase in the death-rate owing to infantile diseases and chest affections, the annual rate being 37 per 1000. He reported on the necessity of increased supply of good water for Henllan. The drainage works were reported to be going on satisfactorily, the most dangerous and difficult parts being completed, and a deviation had been agreed to in order to avoid certain claims for compensation, such devia- tion to be submitted to the Local Government Board for sanction.-The water company having declined to lay pipes to a district known as the Green on account of the expense, and as the Local Government Board required the district should be supplied with water, a committee was appointed to inquire into the best means and probable cost of such supply.—Attention was called to what some of the members considered the unsatisfactory state of the roads, it being stated that the soft stone used caused very much unnecessary mud and di;st, but a motion to try Penmaenmawr stones as an experiment on one street was negatived.-A discussion arose on a communication from the Local Government Board as to the scavenging of the town on a more improved plan than that in operation, but it was postponed.

THE LEWIS MEMORIAL WINDOW. In the romantic town of Denbigh, a few days ago, the superb stained window erected by public subscription in St. Mary's Church as a memorial to their late rector, the Rev Lewis Lewis, M.A., was unveiled to a goodly gathering of the parish- ioners. Deeply is Mr Lewis enshrined in the hearts of the appreciative burghers of Denbigh. Non- conformists and Churchmen alike unite cordially to do homage to one for whom they will long wear the sad cypress, for in Mr Lewis the virtues of the Christian minister shone with solid glowing lustre. He had a heart wide as summer, and to the poor and desolate a foster-father was he, for, to use the exquisite imagery of the Hebrew lawgiver, as an eagle stirreth up her nest, fluttereth over her young, spreadeth abroad her wings, taketh them, beareth them on her wings (Deut. xxxii.), so he brooded with motherly solicitude over the poor of hIs flock. His people and reverers, far and near, yearned to lodge their hovering invisible love in some visible expression, and hence it took the form of this, we hope perdurable, many splendoured majestic memorial. The window pictorially sets forth both Christian verity and history. The top light, blazoned with the Lamb and Seven Seals, symbolif-es the con- summation of all things. The three sixfoiled lights beneath embody angels bearing shields severally emblazoned with.the virtues of Faith, Hope, and Charity. The body of the six greater lights is divided into three pictures of two lights, each meant to exemplify the first proclamation and gradual spread of the gospel. 1. The angelic host announcing the glad tidings to the shepherds. 2. The proclamation of our Lord by the Baptist —" Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world." 3. St. Paul preaching at Athens. St. Mary's Church itself is of the queenly feminine type of Medieval Gothic, and this window will be deemed the immediate jewel of the grace- ful fane. In it we see a chaste abandonment of floral and arabesque luxuriance of iridescence that captivates the eye with the pre-Raphaelite realism, of its infinite detail of flower, leaf, and spiral that embowers each piece of sacred biography. The eye revels in the subdued and subduing and pre- vailing silveriness of tone diffused through the semitones of colour, while its appetite feasts in a "fine frenzy" on the patches of jewelry of colour that glow here and there in the vast May meadow of resplendence like the gems oracular that flashed on the Hebrew priests' breastplate. In its entirety, this windowrealises that aerial ex- quisiteness of tone characteristic of ancient windows, such as that vitreous heirloom of Clwyd Vale treasured in Llanrhaiadr Church, happily having none of those oppressive oriental clots of colour that too swiftly glut the eye and too lavishly strewn in some modern products of the vitreous art. As we gaze, Keats' immortal lines on a stained casement in the Eve of St. Agnes starts to the lips :— A casement high and triple arched there was, All garlanded with carven imageries Of fruits and flowers, and bunches of knot grass, And diamonded with partes of quaint device; Innumerable of stains and splendid dyes, As are the tigermoths' deep damask'd wings And in the piidst, 'mong thousand heraldries, A shielded scutcheon blush'd with blood of queens and kings. Full on this casement shone the wintry moon, And threw warm gales on Madeline's fair breast. As down she knelt for heaven's grace and boon, Rose bloom, fell on her hands together prest, And on her silver cross soft amethyst, And on bar hair a glory like a saint. While the eyes of the gazer were under the spell of the overshadowing and inescapable res- plendence, their ears were brought into sweet cap- tivity to the organ's thunder music, under the masterly touch of Mr Casson. The creations of Spohr and Mendelssohn-those ravishing thral- doms to whom Europe bows docile hearts—wrapt their soul in an elysium of sweet sounds. The Laureate says in "Enid" that beauty should go beautifully, and Caledfryn-yn-Rhos, the castle-crowned, yields not the palm for beauty of situation and a joy of the earth to the gothic continental towns sung in enduring verse. The embattled town is rich in memories of Olympiads back in the backward and abysm of time, and we rejoice in her recent architectural garniture and as the Campanile was the lily of Florence, so St. Mary's is the lily of Denbigh, and with what tearful rapture we pasture on the landscape seen from the Gray Crest flunking the town and bathed in the thrilling liquidity of St. Mary's frequent chimes.-Morchur.

FLINT. USE OF THE KNIPE AT FLINT.-At the Flint Borough Police Court, on Wednesday, before the Mayor (Alderman Muspratt), William Quinn, of Roskell-square, was charged with having cut and wounded Michael Hanley, of the same place, on Sunday afternoon. The injured man was fighting in the street with prisoner's brother, and it was stated that during the row prisoner ran at him and stabbed him three times in the head with a knife, causing wounds from which blood flowed freely. The prisoner was committed for trial, bail being accepted.

HOLYHEAD. At the recent competition for a scholarship admitting to the London Blue-Coat School, offered to boys' under ten years of age, of Welsh parent- age, held at the University College, Aberystwyth, the second prize was won by Gilbert Hughes, son of Mr Hugh Hughes, New London House, of this town. This speaks highly of the Misses Humphreys' school, where the boy has been educated, and it is worth mentioning that he had only a few weeks been in training with a parti- cular view to the examination. LOCAL BOARD ELECTION. -For the four vacant seats on this board there were seven candidates, the only two retiring members seeking re-election being Mr Richard Hughes and Mr G. P. Griffith. The number of votes for each candidate were as follows, the first four being those elected:- Mr Richard Hughes 644 Thomas Roberts 599 „ G. P. Griffith 455 H. Hughes 432 Capt Lewis 430 Mr J. Brown 338 John Thomas .216

LOCAL BOARD SPECIAL MEETING, THURS- DAY, the 8th inst.-Present: Mr William Riva (chairman), Messrs Joseph Williams, Richard Hughes, Wm. Roberts, and Edward Mellor. The object of the meeting was to investigate further into the reports of those members who had inspected various parts of the town with the view of carrying out the suggestions contained in Dr Ogle's report of the sanitary condition of Holy- head. After reading the reports of one or two districts, and giving instructions to the clerk to notice owners of property where nuisances existed, a resolution was moved and carried, giving the elerk authority to use his own discretion in noticing whom he thought fit, from the reports brought in. Mill Bank .Drainage.-The question of the drain- age of Mill Bank, which was reported ineffectual, was discussed, Mr Richard Hughes. in whose dis- trict Mill Bank was, suggesting that the main drain at that place be lowered three feet, which would then drain the place effectually. It was decided that a committee of members of the board visit the place and bring in their report. Alleged Tampering with Voting-papers.—Mr Riva presented his report of the state of the votes, when Mr Joseph Williams asked if he would be allowed to see the voting-papers of a certain district. He had been informed that one of their collectors had filled up a great number of papers in one district. -He got permission to see tha papers referred to. The Hospital Qucstion.-In proceeding further with Dr Ogle's report, that part relating to an ambulance was read.—Mr Richard Hughes said a carriage had been bought since November to be converted into an ambulance, but nothing had been done to it yet.—Mr J. Williams said he would see to it and bring in his report at the next meeting.-Then followed the suggestion that the Sailors' Hospital be made use of for infec- tious diseases, and two wards made to admit of male and female patients. The clerk here said that the hospital authorities said they would not take in cases of small pox.—Mr Hughes said the hospital was the property of the public. The board were the lessors and they paid the ground rent.-The Clerk: They never did.—Mr Hughes But they are liable. The board made rules and then handed it over to the hospital authorities. -The Clerk: The parish has as much right to it as the board has.—Mr Hughes: The lease was granted to the local board and is in your charge, and the board is liable for the ground rent. -The Chairman: Can we force the hospital authorities to take in these cases?—Mr R. Hughes: Certainly we could, but Mr Stanley might turn round and not subscribe to it.—Mr Mellor asked if it was not intended for universal use.—Mr Hughes said the lease was granted for the general use of town and harbour.—Mr John Williams said that the harbour had always the use of it, and so had the town.—Mr Hughes said they did not want the hospital for men who meet with accidents, they could go elsewhere, but infectious diseases were dangerous.-The chairman suggested that the Local Government Board be informed that the hospital authorities declined to take in cases of small pox. Mr R. Hughes would also have a full statement made as to how the lease was granted and full particulars relating to it. He did not con- sider it right that Y,500 of the ratepayers' money should stand in a building which was nothing better than a summer house.—Mr Joseph Williams said Mr Hughes was running into extravagance of expression when he said such things. The hospital had been used extensively for all kinds of cases from the harbour, even infectious diseases, the patients in some cases lying there for weeks to- gether.—Mr Hughes would stick to what he had said. Infectious cases from the town were shut out so as not to be dangerous to a few visitors who went there, and it was used more as a summer- house than anything else.—Mr Joseph Williams asked whether one of the purposes for which the hospital was intended had been fulfilled in the case of the harbour. Had not cases of fever been taken from the harbour to the hospital, and were they not dangerous? Surely they would not carry fever-stricken people into a summer-house. Mr Hughes should not make a sweeping condemnation like that if one of the purposes for which the building was intended was fulfilled, and if not ful- filled with regard to the town let them argue the question.—Mr Hughes said Dr Ogle's report only dealth with the town. He asked the clerk if he had been officially informed by the governors of their intention to decline taking in small pox cases, and got a negative reply. Mr Hughes moved, and Mr J. Williams seconded, that the governors be asked whether they would take in small pox cases as well as other epidemics, the reply to be brought to the next meeting, before replying to the Local Government Board. The motion was carried.

HOLYWELL. INQUEST.—An inquest upon the body of Mr Freeman Price, whose painful death we reported last week, was held on Saturday, before Mr W. Davies, county coroner, when a verdict of "Acci- dental death" was returned. FUNERAL OF MR W. PARRY.—The funeral of Mr W. Parry, wine merchant, whose death we recorded in our last issue, took place on Saturday last. The funeral procession from the residence of de- ceased to the cemetery, where the remains were interred, was large and respectable. In addition to the family of deceased, and the general public, there were large contingents of workmen from the different mines, quarries, works, &c., with which Mr Parry was connected. The procession num- bered several hundreds. DEATH OF MR JAMES WILLIAMS.-The death of Mr James Williams, auctioneer, and actuary of the Savings Bank, which took place on Sunday last at his residence, Maes-y-dre, adds another to the many gaps which have recently been made in the ranks of our prominent townsmen. Mr Williams had carried on a respectable business as auctioneer for a large number of years, latterly alone, but formerly in partnership with Mr Walter Eaton, now of Mold. He had also for the long term of 50 years filled the office of actuary at the Holywell Savings Bank, and had at all times given great satisfaction in the faithful and creditable discharge of his duties. THE LOCAL BOARD ELECTION.-The result of the election of five members to serve on the local board was made known on Saturday last, and was as follows :—Mr Joseph Garner, 25:1; Mr James Denton, 210; Mr J. J. Evans, 201; Mr J. Ll. Price, 201; Mr Richard Jones, 193 Dr H. Ll. Davies, 189; Mr J. T. Eachus, 166; Mr Joseph Peters, 140; Mr J. J. Williams, 127. It will thus be seeni that the five retiring members have been re-elected. Mr W. T. Morris was nominated, but he withdrew before the delivery of the voting papers. ° ELECTION OF GUARDIANS.—The election of guard- ians for this parish took place last week, the result being made known on Monday last. Messrs J. Kerfoot Evans, Leigh Howell, Revs J. Pugh and J. E. Jones, were the retiring members, and sought re-election. Messrs Samuel Davies and David Owen, were, however, nominated in apposi- tion, and Mr tf. Machno Williams was nominated to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Mr C. D. Williamson. There being thus two nomina- tions in excess of the actual number of guardians required, a poll in this parish was the result. It will be seen that there were two candidates from Holywell, four from Bagillt, and one from Green field. Why Bagillt should consider that it has a claim to a larger representation than Holywell it is hard to conceive, but every one will admit the justice of having a representative of Greenfield upon the board. Consequently, the following result must give general satisfaction, the first five being those elected :— Mr H. Machno Williams 896 J. Kerfoot Evans .719 Rev J. E. Jones 630 J. Pugh, B.A 604 Mr Samuel Davies 582 David Owen 474 Leigh Howell 473 Thus it will be seen that the Greenfield candidate headed the poll with a substantial majority, the Holywell candidates being second and fourth, and chose of Bagillt third and fifth, the two defeated candidates being also from Bagillt. Although we should like to have seen the name of Mr David Owen among the successful candidates, still we think the result, on the whole, very satisfactory. MONTHLY SESSIONS, TUESDAY.—Before Messrs R. Sankey (chairman), John Henry, Revs T. Z. Davies and Walter Evans. Drunk and Disorderly. — Edward Sweeney, charged by P.C. John Roberts with being drunk and disorderly in High-street on the 25th March, was fined 10s and 8s costs, or fourteen days in default. -Assault. -Martha Baldwin, a girl of about 15 years, was summoned by Jane Leighton, a middle- aged married woman, with having assaulted her at Bagillt on the 24th ult. Complainant said, defendant hit her on the head with a floor brush in such a manner that blood came out more like from a pig than from a Christian body.Mary Parry, a neighbour, gave confirmatory evidence, but it transpired that complainant was the first to attack, and the Bench in consequence only fined defendant Is and 9s costs, allowing one month for payment. Neighbours' Quarrels and Family Squabbles.- Mary Ann Phillips, of Pentre Bach, applied that Hannah Evans, a neighbour, should be bound over to keep the peace. From the evidence of an- other neighbour, Lucy Jones, it appeared that both parties were engaged in a quarrel, and whilst it was shown for complainant that the defendant had a poker in her hand, it was proved for the defence that the complainant brandished a bread knife. The case was dismissed.—Another surety case, Mary Laurie against James Laurie, husband and wife, in which Mr W. Davies appeared, was heard and adjourned for a month in order to allow the parties an opportunity of coming to some settle- ment. Non-maintenance of Mother.—Mr E. J. Davies again appeared on behalf of the Board of Guard- ians to apply for an order against William Williams, of Penymaes, for the maintenance of his mother who is now chargeable to the Holywell Union. The case was adjourned from last court in order that inquiries might be made as to the amount of wages earned by defendant. It was now shewn that he earned 15s per week on an average, and order for 3s 6d per week was made dating from last monthly sessions. The Recent Election.-Catherine Roberts, a mar- ried woman, of New Quay, Greenfield, applied for sureties against William Butler, a youth of some 16 summers. It appeared that the complainant was an enthusiastic admirer of the Parliamentary fitness of Capt Pennant, whilst the defendant was an uncompromising advocate of the mental and pecuniary worth of Mr John Roberts; that complainant has a husband enjoying the sobriquet of Funny Ned," whose political views coincide with those of his wife that de- fendant on the 19th ult. spoke of the complain- ant's husband disrespectfully, using the appella- tion already named that he further libelled Capt. Pennant; and that he threatened to kill (with a stick or a rope) any person who ventured to cross the threshhold of complainant's house from the inside. The complainant seriously expressed her fear that defendant would carry his awful threat into execution, forgetting far the moment, we presume, that she must have crossed the thresh- hold to appear in court.—Mr W. Davies appeared for defendant, and the case was dismissed. Cruelty to Animals.—Thomas Williams, of Flint, was summoned for allowing a donkey in an unfit condition to be worked on the 20th February, and was sent to gaol for 14 days in default of pay- ing a fine of 10s and 9s 6d costs. Contravention of Colliery Rules.-Stephen Hughes was summoned for having worked in three yards of gas in Bettisfield Colliery, on the information of Mr David Hughes, underviewer. Defendant said there was not enough gas to kill a bird. A fine of 20s and 8s costs was imposed. The tables Turned.-Robert Reece (for whom Mr W. Davies appeared) summoned Isaac Williams for having assaulted him at the Coleshill Colliery on the 19th March. It appeared that complainant and a man named Appleton on the date mentioned were engaged in wheeling a truck, on which was a spade belonging to the former, and complainant alleged that defendant tried to gain possession of the spade, and the former resisted, a struggle ep- suing, during which complainant alleged that de- fendant threw him down and kicked him. Wil- liam Appleton, however, in evidence said that com- plainant struck the defendant, and that the latter never kicked him.The summons was dismissed with costs, the Rev. Walter Evans remarking that defendant ought to have been the complainant, and vice versa. These were all the cases of interest.

OCCASIONAL NOTES. BY AP GOSSIP. IS THE OFFICE OF CHURCHWARDEN A POLITICAL POST? Until Easter Monday last, I confess I laboured under the delusion that the said office was purely non-political, but now I see what an eggregious noodle I must have been. The office of churchwarden non-political! The idea is absurd! Why, the question as to:whether a churchwarden should be Liberal or Tory, is fraught with the most serious consequences to the Establishment itself. If you appoint a Tory to the sacred—I beg pardon, to the political office, then there is no reason why the Church should not carry out her mission, but if you have fallen into such depths of mental depravity as to put a Liberal in the post then woe unto you!" Look out for a squall! If you think you can appoint a Liberal to the post with impunity, all I say is- the sooner the better you sake off the hallucina- tion. Why, such an act would convulse the Church to its very foundation But in Holywell, thank goodness, we have men, high in the social scale, who will not tolerate the exclusion of politics from the annual vestry meeting, and as their names deserve to be handed down to posterity as those of a far-seeing, dignified, Church-loving body of men, I will give a brief history of their latest transaction in upholding the principle which I have been enunciating. Our townsman, Mr Joseph Garner, has held the office of churchwarden of this parish for a number of years, the custom in this town being to re-elect the churchwarden until he expresses a desire to be relieved, or until death. Now Mr Garner has discharged the duties of the post in such a manner as to give univ rsal satisfaction and in speaking of the connection, I should certainly say that Mr Garner has conferred more dignity upon the office during his stewardship, than the office has brought honour to him. A few weeks ago, he was quietly asked if he was agreeable to accept the offi-e, and he replied in the affirmative. Accordingly he went down to the vestry on Easter Monday, and I can just imagine Mr Garner's feelings upon entering the room. Seeing those present, he would hesitate on the threshhold, because who are they? A lot of canvassers hired by Capt Pennant! Has be made a mistake ? Has be dropped unexpectedly into a meeting of Tory canvassers discussing the political situation? He certainly sees some of Captain Pennant's flunkeys present, because they are now wearing the blue cockade. What must he do? He certainly has no business at Captain Pennant's election meetings, but the present meeting is held in the Hall School of the Parish Church, and as a churchwarden he feels bound to sift the matter thoroughly. He accordingly takes a seat, when the whole state of the case dawns upon him clearly. The canvassers are an influential body of men- intensely influential. Son.e amongst them are very able men—immeLs i v able. One of them, an ex-local preacher, has immortalized his name as a pulpit orator and Bible historian. It was he who convulsed the religious world by announcing from the pulpit that "Jezebel was a wicked man." Of course, this is contrary to the Bible, but the Bible is wrong, and I expect the above correction will appear in the revised edition But I am di- gressing. Mr Garner immediately ascertained the nature of the meeting. Its members were not there to further the candidature of Captain Pennant, but to oust Mr Joseph Garner out of omce What was his offence P Did he bring discredit upon the omce ? Certainly not. Did he fail in his duties ? Never. Was there ever any complaint made against him ? None whatever. Was he unpopular or disliked by many ? Quite the contrary. Did he properly discharge his duties ? Yes to the complete satisfaction of everybody. Then why, in the name of fair play, was he so scandalously treated ? He is a Liberal. Ah there it is The "Church in danger!" Being a Liberal, he was unfit for the post. He would 'dis-establish the church, and undo all the work of the Reforma- tion Ahsie omen Well done, lads. You have saved four Church by rejecting Mr Garner. But has not Mr Eunice been a thorough Liberal no less than a consistent Churchman always ? An- swer that, ye Tory canvassers. You all (except- ing the ex-local preacher, who looks forward to being promoted to the bishopric of Liverpool) expect to be knighted for this dirty job of yours before Ben Jingo retires from office. But one word before parting. If I had my own way with you, I should give you a larger dose of the "cat" even than Col. Stanley delights in ad- ministering to the poor soldier; and I should eommit a gagging act far more effective than Lord Cranbrook's Indian gagging regulations, by sending you for the rewainder of your days to act as flunkeys to King Cetewayo-that living monument to Lord Beaconsfield's love of "peace with honour."

MOLD. FATAL ACCIDENT.-A sad accident occurred at the Tinplate Works on Monday last, to a young lad named David Jones, who was employed in the works, which revolted in his death. The deceased got crushed in a grinding machine and was con- veyed to the College Hospital, where, after under- going some operations, he afterwards died. The inquest was to have taken place yesterday (Thurs- day). THE WELSH CHURCH.-The new Welsh Church, is to be opened on the 27th inst. Several well- known clergymen are announced to take part in the opening services on that and following days. Amongst them are the Bishop of St. Asaph, the Dean of Lichfield, Rev C. J. Ridgway (who con- ducted a mission in Mold some time back), Rev S. E. Gladstone, the Dean of Bangor, Archdeacon Smart, and others. EVANGELISTIC SERVICES.—A series of most in- teresting mission services has been held this week in the schoolroom, Westminster-road, Mold, conducted by Mr Fred Monk (London), of the Evangelisation Society. The services commenced on Sunday, in the afternoon at three, and in the evening at eight o'clock, and they have been con- ducted every night throughout the week. The attendance has nightly increased, and the ad- dresses of the missioner greatly enjoyed. He will conduct services on Sunday afternoon and evening, and also every evening next week, at eight o'clock, until Friday, when he will give his farewell ad- dress. Members of various denominations have taken part in the services, and arrangements are being made for similar meetings in connection with the soeiety at Mostyn, Northop, Flint, Welshpool, and other towns and villages of North, Wales. PETTY SESSIONS, MONDAY.—Before A. F. Jones and Edward Thompson, Esqs. Election Squabbles"—John O'Neill, of Milford- street, or Bodlam," summoned Margaret Nolan, of the same locality, for doing wilful damage to the door of his house on the day of the election, whilst he was out. The complainant called wit- nesses to prove that the defendant broke open his door by kicking it, &c. After hearing evidence on both sides the Bench ordered the defendant to pay 16s 6d, being the amount of damage, fine, and costs, but the defendant declared she would not do.—Samuel Jones summoned John Wheatly, alias Wigley," for assaulting him on the 4th. inst. Complainant said he was going home and met the defendant, who was in company with some other men. Defendant said, Here's a d--d Tory," and assaulted complainant by striking him in the face, which caused his nose to bleed. The Bench fined defendant 7s 6d and costs.

THE PAROCHIAL PROPERTY IN NEWBOROUGH. The Local Government Board acknowledged the receipt of a letter from the guardians, re- questing that the surplus available from the sale of parish land in Newborough should be handed over to the rural sanitary authority, as a nucleus towards obtaining a cemetery, instead of, as directed by the board, being invested in consols. The board now desired to know what were the proposed arrangements for providing a cemetery, and whether the ratepayers had passed any reso- lution on the subject. The clerk was instructed to communicate with the parish officials. THE MORFA. A letter was read from Mr Nanney relative to the proposed acquisition of land on the Morfa, adjoining the workhouse, in which he has an interest, promising to keep the matter in mind, and deferring his decision until he had visited the property. VOTES OF TKANKS. This being the last meeting of the board, the Rev Evan Davies proposed a vote of thanks to the chairman for his valuable services during the past year. Mr Jones had fulfilled his duties faithfully and conscientiously, and had evinced an interest in all matters pertaining to the union, the welfare of which he had always at heart (hear, hear). A better chairman than Mr Jones could not be found in all the land, and he certainly deserved the warmest thanks of the guardians and ratepayers in the union generally.—The motion was seconded by Mr Robert Thomas and passed unanimously.— The Chairman briefly acknowledged the compli- ment, and returned thanks to those guardians who had been regular in their attendances during the year.-Mr Daniel Thomas proposed a vote of thanks to the vice-chairmen (Messrs Hugh Thomas and John Thomas), which was seconded by Mr Thomas Hughes, and adopted unanimously.—Mr John Thomas returned thanks on behalf of Mr Hugh Thomas and himself, addingthat they never had an opportunity of displaying their abilities as vice-chairmen, as Mr Jones, the chairman of the board, was always present (laughter).-The Chair- man observed that Mr Hugh Thomas had not been present at the meetings of the board of late; and this was owing to domestic affliction. The guar- dians would doubtless regret to learn that Mr Thomas had retired from the board. They would greatly miss his services, as he had always proved himself a valuable member.-A vote of condolence was passed to Mr Thomas, and the thanks of the board were also recorded to him and to Mr E. H. Owen, who has also retired, for their past services. -The Rev E. Davies said that they had a clerk who was not only worthy of the salary but also de- serving of their warmest thanks for his services. Mr J. H. Thomas had always done his best to en- lighten the guardians, and his services were greatly appreciated. He had great pleasure in proposing that the thanks of the board be accorded to Mr J. H. Thomas and to his respected father, Mr J. Thomas (assistant clerk), for the excellent manner in which they had performed their duties during the year.—Mr D. Thomas seconded the motion, which was passed unanimously.—Votes of thanks were also passed to the relieving officers, to those who took an interest in the religious services and Sunday School in the workhouse, and to Canon Wynn Williams as chairman of the Assessment Committee.

BANGOR. VESTRY —A vestry was held on Thursday, the Rev D. Evans presiding. The accounts of the burial board were presented by Mr Stephen Thomas, and passed. Messrs T. Edwards, Dean- street; R. James, Ty'nllwyn; and Griffith Roberts were elected on the burial board, the three retiring members being displaced. It was decided to place the new cemetery tor the Pentir district under the authority of the Bangor board. DIOCESE OF BANGOR.—The diocesan registrar (Mr R. Lloyd James) has issued notices convening the clergy for the 15th instant to nominate two proc- tors in convocation. Should there be a contest, the meeting will be adjourned to admit of the clergy voting by polling papers. Canon Lewis will not offer himself for re-election, and the candidates mentioned are Canon Griffith, rector of Machyn- Heth; and the Revs D. W. Thomas, St. Ann's, and P. Constable Ellis, Llanfairfechan. The latter is one of the retiring proctors. PETTY SESSIONS.—On Tuesday, before Colonel Williams and other magistrates, Ann Susan Roberts, Anglesey-house Refreshment Rooms, was fined 10s. and costs for being open during prohibi- tedhours. John Hughes, tailor, Tabernacl-street, who was on the premises, was fined Is. and costs. Hugh Hughes, carter, Bethesda, was fined Is. and costs for obstructing the streets Joseph Roberts, 10s. and costs; John E. Jones, and William Thomas, Bethesda, cardrivers, 15s. and costs for overloading their vehicles on Good Friday. William Jones, Pantdreiniog, and William Warlow were fined 83. each including costs for ill-treating a pony. Inspector Warren, R.S.P.G.A., was the complainant in this and the preceding cases. John E. Jones, and D. Williams, Bethesda, were respectively fined Is. and 5s. and costs for furious driving. Griffith Owen, ship-carpenter, was fined 20s. and costs for assaulting his wife. LOCAL BOARD ELECTION.—The result of the election for the nine vancancies was announced on Tuesday as follows ;-R. Roberts, postmaster, 1017 G. James, 930 T. Lewis, Gartherwen, 891; Robert Hughes, 849 J. Evan Roberts, 729; W. Jones, Menai-view terrace, 722; W. Jones, High-street, 693 D. Williams, 330, High-street, 626 W. Edwards, Glasinfryn, 596 E. Spargo, 526. The vestry list is thus adopted, and Mr Spargo, a retiring guardian, is thrown out. There was an unusually large number of spoiled and unfilled voting papers. FRIAR'S SCHOOL M PORTS.—The athletic sports came off on Wednesday afternoon, and attracted a large attendance to the school grounds. Messrs Baker and Rowles were the judges, Mr Sayer acted as starter, and Dr Grey Edwards held a sinecure post. as referee. Lady Penrhyn and the Hon Mrs Sackville West distributed the prizes, the chief donors being the ladies of Bangor, Mr and Mrs Glynn Williams, and the assistant masters. The list was as follows:—High jump, open: 1, F. R. Jones, 5 feet; 2, W. W. Williams, 4 feet 61 inches. 100-yard race, for boys under 15: 1, C. G. Edwards; 2, J. Porter; 3, H. E. Williams. 100-yard race, open: 1, F. R. Jones; 2, A. G. Edwards; 3, J. M. Porter. Half-mile race, for boys under 15 1, C. G. Edwards 2, H. E. Williams. Broad jump, open 1, R. T. Jones, 17 feet 5 inches 2, J. M. Porter, 17 feet 2 inches extra prize, F. R. Jones. Race for boys under 14: 1, E. M. Hughes 2, D. J. Elias. Quarter-mile race, open: 1, A. G. Edwards 2, A. M. Porter. High jump, for boys under 15: 1, O. R. F. Hughes, 3 feet 11 inches; 2, H. E. Williams, 3 feet 10l inches. Mile race 1, A. G. Edwards 2, J. S. Foster; 3, J. T. Jones. 100-yard race: 1, G. Porter; 2, W. D. Jones. The strangers' race, for members of the Bangor cricket and football clubs, did not fill. COUNTY COURT.—On Wednesday, before Mr Horatio Lloyd, an action was heard in which John Stacey, North Wales Soda Water Manufactory, was sued by George Ingham for jE29 5s, being half a year's rent and the value of articles detained. The defendant formerly rented premises in Glan- adda from the plaintiff, and when he entered upon possession there were a number of cisterns and other fixtures which belonged to the plaintiff, and of which he enjoyed the use. In 1878 these premises were destroyed by fire, and Stacey, find- ing himself in difficulties, filed a petition for liquidation by arrangement, and paid a dividend of about 5s in the pound. It was alleged that he then admitted the plaintiff's claim, and asked him to prove for £100, which would cover the amount ia which he was indebted. The defendant had paid Lll 12s 9d into court, and he admitted the claim for rent, but resisted the other on the ground that an exorbitant price was charged for the articles, many of which were destroyed or damaged by the fire. Judgment was given for j621 11s 9d, inclusive of the sum paid into court.— Mr Roberts was for the plaintiff, and Mr Pritchard for the defendant.-Four members of the Bethesda section of naval artillery volunteers were sum- moned by Mr Robert Ross for not paying for their uniforms. The plea set up was that it was under- stood the cost of clothing was to come out of the funds of the battery. An order for payment by weekly instalments was made in three of the cases.

RHYL. COMMISSIONERS' ELECTION.-The following gen- tlemen have been elected on the Board of Com- missioners for Rhyl, there being only eleven candidates for ten seats, and practically no contest:—Major F. Penn the chairman Dr Wol- stenholme, Messrs Samuel Perks, Morfa Lodge; Thomas Ellis, West-parade J. B. Linnel, Queen- street; Henry Party, Totenham-house; John Smith, Wellington-road E. Vaughan, The Baths H. A. Steer, High-street; and Robert Oldfield Kin mel- street. The defeated candidate was Mr James Fielding, who sat on the board up to a year ago. Six of the above were retiring members. Mr John Roberts, builder, having resigned his- seat, the vacancy will be filled up at the next meeting. EASTER VESTRY.—The annual Easter Vestry, held on Salurday, was attended by about a dozen persons only-the) vicar presiding. The Rev Mr Nicholas read the statement of accounts, showing that the collections for the past vear amounted to £i340, being £ 115 less than in the previous year. Mission services held last summer in the town-hall had cost about JE50, the receipts, being £14. The total showed a deficiency of Y,193 3s. IOtd. It was suggested that the recovery of £ 93 6s. pew rents due should be entrusted to Mr M. D. Roberts. solicitor, but ultimately it was decided to make a trial of moral persuasion first. It was stated that the late vicar was accustomed to write not paid on the ticket of every seat whose holders were not out of debt; and the present vicar declined to accept a suggestion that he should make an appeal from the reading-desk to the defaulters. The rev gentleman suggested that those who refused to pay should be asked to fall back into the free seats, but was told that those were already crowded, and that the working classes required more accommo- dation than they possessed instead of less. The retiring churchwardens declined to stand another year, and the vacanies were not filled without considerable discussion. The RevE. Tudur Owen called attention to the filthy state of the church, and a retiring churchwarden declared that it was "disgracefully dirty." Other emphatic complaints were made as to the apathy in Church work, more especially in connection with the schools com- mittee and the parochial council. A suggestion was made that the locked-up cemetery should be opened for visitors on Sunday afternoons. The proceedings terminated with a vote of thanks to the chairman. Printed and Published at the CARNARVON PRINTING WORKS, NEW HARBOUR, CARNARVON, in the County of Carnarvon, by ROBERT WILLIAMS, for the Car- narvon Newspaper & Printing Co. Limited. Published also at the Establishment s of Mr Ellis Roberts, Foult crosses, Festiniog, in the County of Merioneth; at the Establishment of Mrs Ellen Willliams, Llangefni, in the County of Anglesey; at the Estabishment of Mr Robert Lloyd, Ruthin, the County of Denbigh, and at the Establishment of Mr J. KerfootEvana, High-street, Holywell, in the County of Flint, OH FEUD AY, APRIL 16th, 1880.