The North Wales Express

CARNARVON. OUTRAGE BY A FARM LABOURER. —Oil the 22nd uJt, Robert Roberts, farm labourer, was appre- hended in this town on a charge of having out- raged a young woman named Elizabeth Jones, aged 17, the daughter of a quarryman living at Rhiwlas. The case was brought before the Bangor magistrates on Thursday last and charged with the offence. The prosecutrix is in service at the George Hotel, Bangor, and whilst walking home on the afternoon of Sunday, the 21st ult., she was stopped by the prisoner, who was a perfect stranger to her, knocked down, and abused. Evidence was given by Dr Lloyd, and the girl's parents, and the prisoner, whose conduct in court raised doubts as to his sanity, was committed to the assizes, an ap" plication that he should be admitted to bail being refused.—Mr S. R. Dew prosecuted. BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—The fortnightly meeting was held on Saturday last, there being present— Messrs R. Jones (chairman), J. Thomas and Rees ,vice- chairmen), J. Griffith, O. O. Roberts, G. Griffiths, J. Fraser, J. Lloyd, E. Griffith, R. Thomas, J. Roberts (Llanwnda), W. Williams, Elias Williams, D. Jones, T. Williams (Llangaffo), Revs. E. Davies, W. Edwards.-The clerk (Mr J. H. Thomas) reported that the parishes of Llan- rug, Llanllyfni, and Llanfairisgaer were in arrear of their calls, and he was instructed to take the necessary steps against the overseers.—A letter was read from the overseers of Newborough, stating that it had been decided to apply the pro- ceeds of the sale of the parochial property to pro- riding an undenominational cemetery, to be under the control of a burial board. -With:respect to the loan of £ 3000 for the carrying out of improvements at the workhouse, the Public Works Loan Com- missioners wrote that they could not grant a loan for the purposes required at a lower rate of in- terest than 5 per cent. It being stated that the money could be obtained from public companies at 4t or 4 per cent., it was agreed that it should be raised in that way.—Out-relief for the fortnight, 1338 17s; non-resident poor, £29. Inmates in the workhouse, 120; corresponding week last year, 132; vagrants for the fortnight, 53. CBLEBRATION OF THE LATE LIBERAL VICTORY.— On Wednesday in last week, immediately upon Lady Jones Parry receiving the news of Mr Rath- bone's great victory at Madryn Park, a demon- stration in his honour was made in the form of the firing of cannons, the display of banners and flags, and the blazing of bonfires. MR WILLIAM RATHBONE, M.P.-Now that the county has bestowed and received honour by returning Mr Rathbone as its representative in Parliament, it may not be uninteresting to have as much knowledge concerning him as possible. Mr William Rathbone, of Green Bank, Liverpool, is the eldest son of the late Mr William Rathbone, of Green B ink, by his marriage with Elizabeth, daughter of the late Mr Samuel Greg, of Quorn Bank, Cheshire. He was born in the year 1819, and is well-known as one of the leading merchants at Liverpool. He is a magistrate and deputy- lieutenant for Lancashire, and sat as one of the members for Liverpool from 1868 down to the last fensial election, when he retired. Mr Rathbone as been twice married; firstly, in 1847, to Lu- cretia, daughter of Mr S. S. Gair; and secondly, in 1862, to Emily Acheson, daughter of the late Mr Acheeon Lyle, of the Oaks, county London- derry; and has with other iss e, William, edu- cated at University College, Oxford; born, 1849; married, 1877, Blanche Maria, eldest daughter of Mr Charles Luling, of New York. Mr Rathbone is the t venty-ninth new member returned to St. Stephen's since the general election. FUNERAL OF THE LATE MR E. G. POWELL, eoBD MAWR.—The remains of this much-esteemed gentleman, whose death we recorded in our last imp • saion, were consigned to their last resting place in Llacbeblig Churchyard on Saturday last. The cortege, consisting of a hearse, five mourning coaches, and a number of private carriages, left Coed Mawr, the seat of the deceased, shortly after eleven o'clock, the chief mourners being Mr Charles Poole and Mr C. Poole, jun., son-in-law and grandson the Rev James Parry (late rector of Llanfairisgaer), Dr Clerainger (Gwynfa Villa) and Mr Buckley, brothers-in-law; Mr Millington, Bryn- eglwys; Dr W. Watkin Roberts, and Dr J. Williams. The closed private carriages of Dr Watkin Roberts, Mr William Hugh Owen, Church-street, and the vicar (Dr Evans) were also included in the cortege, and a large number of the tenantry followed OR foot. The service was read by the Rev J. W. Thomas, B.A., the surpliced choir of Christ Church taking part in it. The outer coffin was of polished oak, with brass mountings, and was covered with floral wreaths aud crosses. The breastplate bore the name of the deceased gentleman, together with the date of his birth and death. The funeral arrangements were under the charge of Mr Richard Roger Williams, Bank-quay, and Mr Richard Griffith, Bangor street. TURF-SQUARE ENGLISH PRESBYTERIAN CHAPEL. -The Sunday School anniversary sernces of the above chapel were held on Sunday last. Sermor s were preached in the morning and evening by the pastor, the Rev Owen Edwards, B.A. The matter of the sermons was such that it would be well if the discourses could be either heard (n read by all members of Sunday Schools, including teachers and taught. The singing also was good, and this is to bd attributed chiefly to the faithfulness and energy of Mrs David Thomas, Bodhyfryd; Mr J. H. Roberts (Pencerdd Gwynedd), and Mr John Williams, joiner, late of Pembroke Dock. The harmonium was played in the morning by Mrs Thomas, and in the evening by Mr Roberts. ENGlWI LITHRARY SOCIETY.-On Friday night, at the above society, impromptu speeches were delivered by the following frienrls :-Mr John Jones, druggist, on "Peace;" Mr W. M. Roberts, Rhosdican, "Temperance;" Mr R. O. Roberts, Bryn Hendre, do.; Mr J. J. Roberts, Pool-street, "Comfort;" Mr William Griffith, Victoria-street, "Temperance;" Mr G. Owen, Market-street, "Old Bachelorhood," Mr J. Jones, Chapel-street, "Time;" Mr J. Davies (Gwyneddon), "Conserva- tism." The speeches were interesting and edify- ing. The dis^utsion upon the first chapter of Genesis was postponed until the next meeting. HARBOUR TRUST.-The monthly meeting was held ou Tuesday, there being present Sir Llewelyn Turner, Dr Taylor Morgan, Messrs M. Llsyd, E. H. Owen, T. D. Lloyd, 0. Thomas, Jonathan Jones, W. H. Carter, J. Menzies, and J. P. de Winton.The Chairman said there was a vacancy in the trust, caused by the death of Mr E. G. Powell, which was so universally regretted.-Mr Owen gave notice that at the next meeting he should propose Mr W. E. Jeffreys to fill the racancy.—Mr Jonathan Jones said that he should again propose Mr Reginald Peele, whose name he had withdrawn at the request of the trust when a previous vacancy -.occurred. -Messrs J. Thomas and C. Foulkes were reappointed auditors at an annual remuneration of five guineas each.-A letter was read from Mr G. Thoma deputy- coroner, calling attention to an ingnf- held the previous day, when the jury point, ii .t the un- protected condition of the dock iu which the subject of the inquest had been drowned, and auggeatbd that chains should be placed round it.- The Chairman was of opinion th ;t nothing could f revent drunkea men from falling into the dock. t was a matter of impossibility to place chains rouud the whole of the dock. In the discussion which followed, it was stated that there was a lighted lamp at the very spot where the man was believed to have fallen into the dock, the entrance to which was protected by a chain. The letter was laid upon the table, no action being taken. The harbour returns showed an increase on those of the previous months. BURIAL OF THIS RJSV JOHN WILLIAMS.— The mortal remains of this gentleman, whose sudden death last week has already been noticed by us, were conveyed on Monday to their last resting- place at Caeathraw. Devotional exercises were oouducted at the residence of deceased by the Revs Evan Jones, Moriah, and Evan Roberts, Engedi; and the funeral services at the grave was per- formed by the Rev Hugh Roberts, Liverpool. The funeral was attended by the principal ministers, deacons, and members of the Methodist connexion in the town and district. THE FUNERAL OF MASTER WILLIAM WILLIAMS, NORTH ROAD.-The above funeral took place oil Monday last. The body was interred at Llanbeb lig Churchyard. The Rev Owen Edwards, B.A., pastor of Turf Square Presbyterian Church, officiated on the occasion. Following the hearse were three carriages. In the first were the grand- father (Mr Morris Williams, Ty'n-y-gadlas, Dinorwic); the father (Mr Cadwaladr Williams) Mr William Thomas, Bontnewydd; and the brothers Robert and Morris. In the second carriage were Mr Pugh, Llysmeirion; the Rev Owen Edwards; Mr David Thomas, Bodhyfryd; and Mr James Evans, Bronymaen. In the third, Mr T. O. Jones, ironmonger; Mr Ferguc, Post-office; and Mr M. T. Morris, Liver Establishment (the undertaker). SALEK LITERARY SOCIETY.-On Thursday night, Dec. 2nd, an entertainment in connection with the above society was given under the presidency of Mr Hugh Humphreys. The programme was as follows: -Singing a hymn; recitation by Miss Godfrey; song by Mr E. Williams; recitat on by Mr Edward Davies; recitation by Miss Kate Hughes; competition, impromtu reading of an unpunctuated piece, price taken by Mr R. Mon Williams; recitit on by Mr R. Mon Williams; recitation by Mc Matbew Hughes; scng by Mr E. Williams competition in reproducing a story, price taken by Mr Owen Roberts; recitation by Mr 0 R. Owen; reading by Mr R. Williams reading by Mr W. Parry; reading by Mr E. R. Owen. The meeting was closed by singing a hymn. SPECIAL SESSIONS.—At a special petty sessions held at Carnarvon on Tuesday, an application was made by Mr Robert Jones, chemist, Turf- square, for compensation, his window having been smashed during the recent election. It was decided that the amount of c amages be assessed on the third of January, when other claims would be considered. TOWN COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY.— Present: Alderman Lewis Lewis (mayor), in the chair; Aldermnn Watkin Robe-ts, G. R. Rees, John Owen, W. P. Wil lianas, and J. P. de Winton; Councillors J. Williams, Evan H. Owen, J. R. Prichard, 0. O. Roberts, R. R. Williams, T. Bugbird, M. T. Morris, T. Wi liams, W. Hamer, Edward H. Owen, Richard Thomas, O. Thomas, and John Lloyd. General District Rate.-A general district rate of 2s 8d in the paund was made to cover the estimated expenditure up to August 31st, Councillor T. Bugbird withdrawing an amendment to the effect that the r ite be reduced, as he found there was a balance t the bank against the corpcration. A Repudiated Claim.-A claim was received from Mr W. Davies, Greengate-street, for a sum of X18, being a balance alleged to be due in respect of services rendered in connection with the plans of the town drainage. It was stated that J65 had been paid in respect of the claim two years ago, that this sum had been accepted, and that nothing more was heard of the matter until now. On the motion of Councillor O. 0. Roberts, it was decided that the claim be not entertained. The Gas Committee.-The minutes of this com- mittee were confirmed on the motion of Councillor Williams, seconded by Councillor Morris.-Al.- derman J. P. de Winton was appointed chairman of the committee.—Councillor Bugbird made a complaint as to some gas-pipes being allowed to lie on the surface of St David's-road. Mr Parsons, the gas engineer, was instructed to see that the pipes be immediately laid. The Sanitary Committee.-The minutes of this committee were confirmed on the motiodof Alder- man G. R. Rees, seconded by Councillor Richard Thomas.—Alderman W. W. Roberts and Coun- cillor John Williams were appointed chairman and vice-chairman of the committee respectively. The Proposed Addition to the Borough Benok. This subject was the next under discussion. There were two motions on the agenda, one by Councillor O. 0. Roberts that tbe names of four gent.emen be submitted to the Lord Chancellor, and another by Councillor Thos. Williams that only two names be submitted. The latter gentle- man, however, exprt ssed his willingness to agree to a compromise, so that three gentlemen be nominated. This course was accepted by Councillor 0. O. Roberts, but en the motion of Alderman G. R. Rees it was decided to name four gentlemen. —Alderman John Owen said it would be far better if a stipendiary were appointed (hear, hear).— Councillor O. O. Roberts hoped that the nomina tions would be made openly, instead of through the ballot, but a motion by Councillor Thos. Wil- liams that a number of gentlemen be proposed and seconded, the four recommended to be afterwards selected by ballot, was adopted. Accordingly the following gentlemen were nominated: The Mayor (Alderman Lewis Lewis); proposed by Councillor Thomas Wil- liams; Councillor John Williams, proposed by Councillor Richard Thomas; Mr Morgan Lloyd, proposed by Alderman de Winton; Mr Hugh Jones, solicitor, proposed by Alderman Watkin Roberts Dr Taylor Morgan, proposed by Alder- man G. R. Rees; Councillor E. H. Owen, proposed by Councillor John Lloyd; Councillor Owen Thomas, proposed by Councillor Pritchard; Alderman W. P. Williams, proposed by Councillor O. 0. Roberts; Mr Walter Hughes, Bank, pro- posed by the Mayor. A ballot was then taken. The acting Town Clerk (Mr George Thomas) havingjretired to count the votes, returned and declared the following gentlemen nominated: --The Mayor (Alderman Lewis), Dr John Williams, Dr Taylor Morgan, and Mr O. Thomas. The Unprotected St*te of the New Dock.-Coun- cillor M. T. Morris wished to know whether some- thing could not be done by the Council with regard to the continual cases of drowning at the Quay. The case investigated on Saturday was the six. teenth life lost, and it was time some steps should be taken for preventing this alarming loss of life. The place was in a very dangerous con- dition, and the Harbour Trust should do something in the matter.—The Mayor: Should a complaint be sent from here?-Alderman Rees: I think not.—Councillor Morris: We can make a recom- mendation.—Alderman de Winton: It was before the Harbour Trust to-day, but nothing was done in the mattar. The trustees think it a diffi. cult matter to put chains round the dock. Alderman Watkin Roberta: I am very sorry to hear that. In the face of the undoubted danger to life, the difficulty seems to me an unappreciable one. The place is really very dangerous.—Several councillors concurred. —Councillor Thomas Williams thought the manner in which the trustees had treated the matter was very unsatisfactory: — Alderman G. R. Rees: The docks are always open wherever you go. That is the case in Liverpool.—Councillor Thos. Williams: There is no promenade there. Mr George Thomas explained that the casa of Liver- pool was instanced by the jury, but it was p )inted out that in Liverpool there was a gentleman whose duty it was to watch and look after the place (hear, hear). In Carnarvon there was no such oMcial.-CounciRor Bugbird proposed that a re- commendation be made on the subject to the Harbour Trust. -Councillor Thos. Williams seconded the motion.—Alderman G. R. Rees: I beg to move an amendment, as the matter is not our business. I do not think it right that one public body should interfere with another. I propose that the matter be left to the Harbour Trust.-Alderman Watkin Roberts supported Councillor Bugbird's motion —Councillor E. H. Owen seconded Aldeiman Rees' amendment.— Alderman de Winton: It seems to be forgotten that there are lamps round the docks at present.- Councillor U. O. Roberts Yes, but they are mis- guiding lights, sir (laughter).—Alderman Owen The trustees are as anxious for the public safety as any, but they must not be expected to take notice of every foolish recommendation.—Councillor M. T. Morns: I can bring dozens of persons from Anglesey and Carnarvon who will prove that the p'ace is danger- ous, and that it is very difficult to find the steps. -After some further discussion, the "house divided" with 'he following result-For Councillor Bugbird's motion, 11; for Alderman Rees'> 8. The original motion was therefore cairied.. The Adoption of the Free Libraries Act.—Alderman Hugh Pugh being absent, the motion on this subject standing to his name was deferred.—The council shortly afterwards rose. SCHOOL BOARD MEETING.—The monthly meeting of this board was held on Monday evening, when there were present: Mr Menzies (in the chair), Mr Jonathan Jones, and the Rev 0. DttVies The Accounts of ilte Board. -The financial accounts of the board having been audited by Mr Edward Morgan and certain items therein having been disallowed by him, the Local Government Board wrote down sanctioning the payment of the whole amounts. Among those items which the auditor had disallowed were the follow- ing:— £ 2 12s 64, part of a sum of L12 12s 6d paid for repairs and salary; S2 lis 3d paid for repairs; E 1 19s 6d paid for disbursements and reports; £ 5 paid for repairs; 13s 6d paid to Mr R. Hughes for stationery; £:1: 15s 61 p iid for stationery; 9s 6d ditto L3 15s 9d paid to Mr R. Hughes for sundries; X18 13s 4d paid to Mr Hughes as school fees; L23 Os lOdpaid to Mr J. T. Jones and others for school fees 11 3s 3d, part of a sum of Lll 31 3d paid for repairs £10 paid to Mr J. T. Jones; X12 iOs paid to Mr W. R. Williams.—The Lical Government Board in sanctioning payment of the amounts stated that whilst a number ot the items disallowed by the auditor were not clearly proved, yet the greater number of them were evidently due, and the board therefore overlooked the items of which no vouchers were to be found and consequently con- firmed the payment of the whole sums. Teachers* Reports.-The monthly reports of the schools under the management of the board were read by the clerk. Miss Thomas, mistress of the Infant School, reported that the number on the register was 222; ditto, last month, 215 Average attendance, 159; ditto, last month, 158; same period last year, 115. Amounts received for school fees, £ 2 2s 4d; ditto last month, £ 2 5s 3d; corres- ponding period last year, J62 6s 3d. In arrears this month, 13s 2d.-Miss Edwards, Board School (girls) reported: Number on the register, 193; last month, 190; corresponding period last year, 153. Present on an average, 127; last month, ditto, 122 same period/last year, 92. School fees received, £ 3 Is 7íd; last month, ditto, £3 5s Id ditto last year, £ 1 9s 10 £ d. Arrears this month, £ 2 6s 5|d.—Mr J. T. Jones, master of the Boys' School, reported the number on the register to be 265; last month, ditto, 268; same period last year, 246. The average attendance for the past month was 181; previous month, ditto, 194; last year's corresponding period, 161. School fees received during the month, Y,5 8s lOd; ditto, last month, j65 10s 4d; corresponding month last year, ditto, P,4 19s 8d. Fees in arrear this month, ;C I 6s 7d. 1-1 Teachers' Salaries Question.-The chairman said that the question of teachers' salaries was to come before the board.—Mr Jonathan Jones remarked that as the number present was so small he would retire rather than deal with such an important question without a full board to discuss it. Consequently, it was decided to hold a special meeting of the board on Thursday evening for the consideration of the matter. COUNTY MAGISTRATES' COURT, SATURDAY. —Before Mr J. D. Whitehead (chairman), Sir Llewelyn Turner, and Mr W. T. Poole. Thi late Mr B. G. Powell.-The Chairman said that before proceeding to the transaction of busi- ness he must express his and his brother magis- trates' deep regret at learning of the death of their much esteemed colleague, the late Edward Griffith Powell, Esq., of Coed Mawr, and the great loss which the Carnarvonshire bench of magistrates had sustained in losing his services, which they all felt must be sorely missed, and also to express their regret and sympathy with the family of the late Mr Powell.-A letter to the same effect was received by the magistrates' clerk from Captain Wynn Griffith, Llanfair Hall, who was unable to attend the meeting. Jffiliation. -Mary Williams, of Waen Pentir, summoned Edward Oliyer, of the same place, to show cause why he should not contribute towards the maintenance of her illegitimate child, of which she alleged him to be the iatiier. Mr Allanson was for complainant and Mr J. A. Hughes for defendant —An order for 2s 6d weekly and costs was made. .Assault. -Hugh Hughes, Ebenezer, charged with having committed a dangerous assault upon his wife on Friday, the 3rd inst., was remanded till to-morrow (Saturday), a medical certificate having been submitted showing th it the woman was in a dangerous state. BOROUGH MAGISTRATES' COURT, MONDAY. —Before.the Mayor and Mr G. R. Rees. Drunk in Charge of a Horae and Cart.-Thomas Williams, charged with being drunk on the 4th inst. whilst in charge of a horse and cart on Ban- gor Road, was fined 53 and costs.-P.C. 2 laid the information. Drunkenness. -For being drunk and refusing to quit the Queen's Hotel, Carnarvon, on the 4th inst., Robert Owen was fiued 5s and costs.—Owen Roberts, charged with obstructing a police officer whilst in the execution of his duty, and as- saulting him, was fined 5s and costs.—For a simu- lar offence on the same date and at the same time, William Thomas was fined 5s and costs.—William Bentley, against whom fourteen previous convic- tions were recorded, was fined 7s 6d for drunken- ness on the 4th December. Alleged Larceny.—John Brown, a native of Ruthin, was charged with having stolen a pair of drawers, a blacking-brush, and a scarf, the pro- perty of William Jones, Tan'rallt, with whom he had lodged.—Evidence in support of the informa- tion was given by the wife of the prosecutor and by P.C. 15.-Fined 5a and costs, the fine being substituted for imprisonment in consideration of previous good conduct. Mischievous Urchins.—Eight boys, named Hugh Williams, Isaac Hughes, Hugh Jones, Robert Jones (who did not appear), Elias Ellis, Evan O. Hughes, Thomas L. Jones, and William D. Ro- berts, were charged with having broken the window of a shop at the corner of Uxbridge street, opposite the National Schools, during the recent county election. From the evidence of P.O. 30, it would appear that the window was actually broken by Isaac Hughes, and that Elias Ellis made the hole bigger." The officer further stated that the boys did not deny having taken some articles from the shop window, whilst on the other hand the boys categorically denied having stolen anything, some of them, however, confessing that they had par- ticipated in the spoils taken by others.—The Mayor, having administered a reprimand, ordered the respective parents cr guardians of the defendants to inflict on each boy six strokes with a birch in the presence of a police officer. Another Reminiscence of the JBleetion.—Mr J. B. Allanson made an application to their worships under the following circumstances:—On Tuesday, the 30th Novemberi there was some serious riot- ing within the borough in connection with the county election. During the disturbance, some ill-conducted persons attacked the hotels of Mr John Lloyd aud Mr Henry Harwood, inflicting in each case damages to the amount of about J619. Mr Harwood was further personally abused, and was laid up for three days in consequence. Mr Allan- son said he would call evidence to prove that riot- ing had taken place, and he would then ask the bench to fix a special sessions for hearing the case and assessing the damages.—The Mayor observed that a window in his establishment had also been smashed.—Mr Allanson: Then you better instruct me to make a similar application on your behalf also (laughter).—Henry Harwood said that on Tuesday, November 30th, his hotels, the George and the Eagles, were surrounded by a riotous number of people. He could not name any of the persons in the crowd, which was beyond all control, and made a great noise. They broke his windows. He desired that there might be a special sessions in order that the damages might be assessed. He was badly knocked about by the crowd, and was laid up three days in consequence. He was on the Conservative side, and he had given notice, in anticipation of rioting, to the chief-constable, who did all he could to protect him.—John Lloyd, of the Prince of Wales Hotel, gave similar evidence, adding that a lamp over his door was brokon, and that his customers had fled on account of the dis- turbance.—Evidence to the same effect was also given by the mayor (Mr Lewis Lewis), who stated that his window had been broken.—The 3rd of January was fixed upon as the date for holding the special sessions.