The North Wales Express

The TOWN COUNCIL. Co. ordinary monthly meetiug of the town Q-Uilj1' held on Tuesday eWBning, at the *ere,iall>— Mr G. R. Reei presiding There ijprf 8ent, Mr Bugb;rd, Mr B. R. Williams, ^Wia' Haraer, Captain O. Tho mas, Mr Lewis ^Wrl' Kirk, Mr De Winton, Mr Jones, Mr T. itoiji* &r T> Williams, Mr E. Hughes, Mr *BD-C OFFICER S BEPORT INCREASBD BURIAL ACCOMMODATION BEQUIREW. Ileeg ej^thened report was presented by Dr Hugh to the district medical officer of health, relative Xhe n °VercT°wded state of the parish churchy aid. .M^^&ber of graves in the old portion of the in which the coffins were only a few tif ^le sur*ace> waR greatly increased, 8le^tlv available space in the new poiUcn was to y dlminished, there being at present probably f°r thirty or forty new graves. Dr Rees necessity for providing without delay J-be graveyard spice for the requirements of »Ut thlct« otherwise not only danger to health Ca!W+ moat 8erious inconvenience would be Tlio the residents. tile co3ay°r said that the q,aestion was whether ^^tohv11 WOula "ff1/ f°r the extension of the 6r 8UPPort a cemetery. The latter t^fcse be feared, would entail considerable ex Q&3 they would be obliged to borrow monoy. f v.' ^0'5erta contended that the Morfa tsrv 0 ^ave been converted into a public ceme- TH \T AG0- 0Uf6Ar-ay°r suggested that if the council fav- «houi 1 extension of the present cln.rchyaTd they ievotefl 66 ^at the whcle of the fees should be keeping the tombstones in pro- state A' now a most disgraceful clgj. present the fees were pocketted by the tion ^stead of beiDg spent in that direc- A,l^[ suggested the formation of a s1Cceas 0ir^) which he believed would be a financial the to to or later, the Nonconformists of tfcty e. hoUld insist upon having a public ceme- tbe b8 ey now felt that a stigma rested upon P-11 "cause they bad no place, apart from the llx which they could hold a service for their ipain Thomas said he understood that the *8eut af COrnTOuuicatedwiib Oaptain Stewart, the °L the Vaynol estate, respecting the pur- tery land for the extension of the ceme- ioaJS1 eome discussion, a committee was appointe 1 "ical'! with the question and to confer with the !),,«• THE FINANCE COMMITTEE. 8 the consideration of tbe minutes ofjthe Itoj]? committee, Dr Kirk questioned the of members of the corporation contracting ftad a execution of work for the corporation, ■ty^Uld Ve notice that at the next meeting he Alrto?°Ve a resolution on the matter. ^Wi«! man Lewis thought it would be very to\va f 0n the part of the council to go out of the •ichn,0/ ?ny materials they might require, if I)r fv^rials were close at hand expressed his astonishment that *3viS(rf^ ^wis, as a justics of the peace, should lUejjji breaking of the law for the reason was ^hy did8Mto expCl>te work for the corporation, they not decently resign ? the tow*11^ Lewis feared that if they resigned c°Uttcil a 1,0011 raiss their absence from the NRTI*ATL0N OFFICIALS AND PRI VATE WO SK ^aa given by Mr Bugbird that at the he would move a resolution pr jhi- Mvati ^o corporation officials from d^ing any ^nton pointed cut that Mr Parsons, Manager, undertook the office en the priva^ ^ending that he would be allowed to do Work, which now meant to him an Miti!'1?^1 remuneration of from £ 50 to £ 100 «UcV would be unfair to make 1>», a Prohibition without recompensiag Mr *180118 DVJ,\tj increase of salary.

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RUTHIN. DmlWEN NATIONAL SCHOOL.—A grand concert, in aid oi the school funds was h+.t at the above pVi-e, under the able conductorship of Mr Lewis Jones (Uhuddcnfab), of Ruthin, when the following ladies and gentlemen kindly assisted:— Miss Williams, Ruthin; Miss Jerman, Llanychan; Misses L. and A.. Humphreys, Ruthin; Gomer- rdd, loan o Lanfair, Messrs E. Powell Jones, Llanelidan; T. Jermau, Llanychan; H. England, Derwen; H. Thomas, Ruthin Roberts, Ruthin; Mr Humphreys and party, and Mr Walmsley, of Ruthin. Messrs F. Barnwell, Llandyrnog, and W. A. Lloyd, Borthyn, efficiently acted as accompanists. Before com- mencing the programme the conductor, in a few appropriate remarks, referred to the recent attempt on the life of her most gracioul Majesty, and requested all present to j oi■ ■ in singing "God save the Queen as an expression of gratitude and joy at her happy escape, which I was most heartily lesponded to. The programme was then proceeded with, all the singers acquitting themselves most creditably. The concert alto terminated with the National Anthem, which was sung by the large audience with great, enthusiasm.

SCHOOL BOARD. The CItairrin. -After going through the usual routine of business, the chairman, who with his family is shortlyjgoing to leave the neighbourhood, rcse to read the following addrers -Goutleraen.- As my connection with the school board is about to cease, it is my wish to lay before you a short statement of the principal events which have, f akeu place during the seven years of its existence t rough, from the quiet unostentatious life which we have passed .there is but little to record. The board was formed ia .M"'rJh, 1875, and through your kindness, I have occupied the chair from that dtitc. In June following, the managers of British Senool tnlJEferred it to the board 011 condition that 5s yearly should be paid to them, that the Bible should be read, that the premises should be fronifire, and that they should hold their annuiil rneetingin t. e school. In March, 1873, we borrowed £ 500 from the t'ubiic Works Commis- sioners, and were thus enabled to carry out the alterations necessary ia the school, in July, 1877, the Cloceeiog School Board was joined with our board. In April, 1878, we lost, by death, Mr Symonds, an efficient and much respected member of the board. In July, 1881, we resolved to en- force prepayment of school fees, thus doing away with the source of much trouble and annoyance to us, viz the heavy arrears of school fees. In January,of this year, we resolved that children re- siding in families ia which sickness ex'sted should produce a medical certificate of freedom from contagious disease before they were re- admitted into school. We have constantly en- deavoured, and in my opinion with much success, to provide a good elementary education for the children attending our school; and I hare no doubt that, though the school is young in years, it has already left its mark upon the acquirements of the young of our district. Our annual examinations have been extremely satisfactory, and have placed the school in a conspicious position among the schools of the country. We have also studied economy, in so far as we could exercise this quality in com- bination with thorough efficiency. We have pressed lightly upon the ratepayers, in proof of which I state with much pleasure tint our average rate has been 3|dintheJE. This rate might be 4 11 lowered if we raised our fees, and I submit to you the expediency of so doing, both in the interest of those who maintain the school and in regard to the really inadequate payment for the excellent in- struction imparted. I am glad to say that harmony and respect for the opinions of each other have been the rule at our consultations and I think that it was impossible for a body of men to have conducted bu iness with better feelings, or in a pleasanter manner. I sincerly thank my colleagues for the kindness and consideration with which they have invariably treated me, and I part with them with feelings of regard and esteem. I cannot conclude without expressing my entire satisfaction with the manner in which our clerk,Jthe maste-, and teach- ers have performed their duties. Indeed, the suc- oesa of t.iw school has been greatly due to their endeavours. I have now only to request yon, sentlemeD, to permit this letter to be recorded on the minutes, and to take a respectful leave of you. It was unanimously agreed according to thb re- quest embodied in the address, that it should be placed on the minutes of the board.—Mr D. E. Davies, vice-chairman, proposed that an address be recorded on the minutes of the board, and that a copy thereof be engrossed and present- ed to Mr Cunliffe, signed by each member of the board and the clerk. In his remarks he said that he had co-operated with Mr Culiffe from the first formation of the board, seven years ago, and had always found him on all occasions most impartial and gentlemanly in his actions; and it was a matter of great regret to him, as it was no doubt to every one of them, that a per- iod of such pleasant co-operation with Mr Oun- liffe had come to an end. He then read the address, which was in the following terras — We, the undersigned, Ie .rning with the deepest regret of the intended departure of yourself and family from the neighbourhood, desire to take the present opportunity of expressing our high appreciation of the valuable services you have rendered to the cause of education as a magistrate, as one of the governors of the Ruthin School Charities, as chairman of the Attendance Committee of the Ruthin Union, and especially as chairman of this board for a period of seven years; and we further desire to acknowledge gratefully your straight-forward and impartial manner of dealing with questions discussed at the meetings, and the uriform urbanity and heartiness of your co-operation with the members of this board. We part with you with deep regret, but with the sincerest desire for your future welfare and happiness."—Mr H. P. Jones, who seconded the resolution, and Mr Charles Goodman Jones also spake in high terms of Mr Cunliffe as a man who bad earned the respect of them all as chairman of the board -Mr E. Roberts (clerk) said that he was extremely obliged to Mr Cunliffe for the kind manner in which he had been good enough to refer to his services as clerk of the board, not only on the present occasion, but also on previous occasions as well. He might honestly say that, he had striven, at all times, to do his duty as a servant of the board, but tie fact might easily be allowed to pass unnoticed, for whatever he did, he only did what was clearly his duty as a paid servant of t e board. However, he might say th's, that in the present instance, knowineaa h> did the minute attention which Mr Cuuliffe paid to all business in connection with the board he regarded his words as not merely an idle compliment. The proceedings, which seemed to have a great amount of effect upon the chair- man, as well as upon tne members present, then terminated.

BOARD OF GUARDIANS. MAROH 6*H:-Present: Messrs H. P JON*8 (in the chair), Thomas Jones, ^hyd-y-cilgwyn; J. Jenkins, Chas. G. Jones, »^m; B. Cunliffe Thomas LI. Roberts, Revs. Rees Williams, Gy. ffv 11W- John Daviea, Llanvnys Evan Evans. Llanarmon; &c., The clerk said that several applications for boys had been received in answer to their advertisements, and amongst them was one from Mr H. Hughes, tailor, «antPlyn, who wanted an apprentice. The app-icant was present and stated that he was willing to take the boy hQ had fixed upon as an apprentice for tnree years for the premium of X5, and would ( provile him during the term with food and clothing. On the motion of Mr J. Jenkins, his terms were accepted. EINANCB. On the financial statement it was reported that the following parishes were in arrears: —Llanaimon X70, Llanelidan JE54, Llanfair Y,32, Llanrhvdd S33, r Llanferras £ 26, Gyffylliog £ 23, Llanychan 1,12. The t out-zelief for the fortnight. -By Thomas Griffiths, e L58 10s; by W. H. Jones, £40 6s. Balance against Thomas Griffithe, 4CIl 2s; against W. H. Jones, X16 3s 3d. Cheques to be drawn for Thomas < Griffiths, 160; \V. H. Jones, £ 40. Total balance 1 against the treasurer, zC2008 lls. ] j

TOWN COUNCIL.—MARCH 3RD. Present: The mayor (in the chair), Aldermen E. Edwards, J. Jenkins, Dr J. R. Jenkins, Dr W. j I"). Jones, Councillors R. P. Davies, Lewis Jones, | D. E. Davies, John Morris, Hugh Jones, T. P Roberts, Osbert Edwards, David Jones, John Jones, and Ezra Roberts. Before business was proceeded with the mayor rose and proposed that a telegram be sent to her Majesty the Queen to congratulate her on her escppe from the i,teimpt made upon her Majesty's life. This was immediately seconded and passed with loud a plause. A reply was received from Sir H. Ponsouby, conveying her Majesty's I thanks. t PAYMRNT OF BILLS. There was a long list of bills, among which was one for 50 on school board precept, and another one of £6 Is due to Mr W. C. Joyce for winding the churck clock. All the bills were passed. REPAIRS OR TY'N-Y-MINFFORDD. Mr Hugh Jone; said that Mr William Edwards had promised to write a report in accordance with the request of the council st the last meeting, but as he was not present at their meeting that day to present the report, he would move that a sum not exceeding £ 15 be spent in repairing the present house and putting it in an inhabitable state. The motion was seconded by Mr J. P. Roberts. Mr John Morris proposed, and Alderman Edwards seconded, an amendment to the effect that no money be ppjnt on the present hous. inasmuch fiB it would be practically nothing better than throwing money away. Mr Councillor John Morris sp.id that his reason for moving the amendment was that the committee which was appointed to make inquiries aa to :what would be the best thing to do with Ty'n-y minffoidd, was unanimously of opinion that the present house was not worth spending money on. Alderman Jones said that as they were all ar, I- re the house in its present statu was not fit for any human being to live in, ai d consequently they were morally bound to do something,; for it would be unjust on their part, haviug let the place to the tenant, to leave him without a houso to live in. Suggestions had been made that the land might I' be let as occupati n land, but he had been unable to bring himself to accept that way of 10oking at the question. They might have a tenant for it as occupation land for two or three years, who would do his best to get as much out of it as possible, and then would leave it on their hands in a much worse state than it was at the beginning of the tenancy. He quite agreed with what had fallen from Mr John Morris. He had great doubts him- self whether the present houee was worth spending any money upon, but this did not alter their posi- tion with regard to the tenant As he had said before, they were in duty bound to move in thoe matter and provide for the tenant such a place as would be fit for a man to live in. Alderman Edwards proposed that the question be referred back to the committee, and that they take into consideration whether it would be ex- pedient to repair the present house. Alderman J. R. Jenkins supported the amend- ment, and in the course of his remarks said that he quite agreed with what had fallen from Alder- man Jones. Should the committee come to the I conclusion that it would be better not to spend any money in repairing it, he should bring forward a resolution at a future meeting to the effect that the land be added to that of T Newydd. Mr R. P. Davies said that 930 had heen spent some time ago on the out-buildiags, and if they let the house as it was that money would be entirely thrown away. After some further remarks from other members, Mr Hugh Jones withdrew his motion in favour of Mr Alderman Edwards's amendment, which was ultimately agreed to. On the motion of H. Jones, Messrs R. P. Davies I and Ezra Roberta were added to the commit- tee. SHEEP MARKET. This question, broughtjforward by Councillor D E. E. Davies, was on the motion of Councillor Osbert Edwards, seconded by Councillor T. P. Roberts, postponed until a future meeting. COUNCILLOR EZRA ROBERTS'8 MOTION.' Mr Ezra Roberts, in accordance with his pre- vious notice rose to move the following resolutions 1. That a book be prepared to receive the signa- tures of the tradespeople of the town, the farmers of the neighbourhood and dealers generally, and also their opinion as to the best day for holding the markets." 2. "That the work be entrusted to a committee, consisting of the mayor, two members of the council, and the town clerk and that such committee be requested to secure a complete can- vass, and to report the results at a future meeting of the council." In support of the resolutions, he said that at any rato there would be no harm in adopting them, inasmuch as'tliey[did not bind the council to a certain action with regard to the market day. They simply proposed that an inquiry be made as to the best day for holding the markets. If he propos d that a change ia the day be made, that would be a matter of a different character; but as he was only proposing that the question be investigated with a view to a settlement, he hoped the council would adopt the resolutions. Alderman Dr Jones seconded them. Councillor High Jones opposed the resolutions, and stated th it Councillor Ezra Roberts had said that they did not propose to change the day, but if they did not actually propose that they anticipated it. The resolutions clearly suggested that a change was necessary, for if not why should an inquiry be prosecuted ? And if th? committ. e came to the conclusion that a change was desir- able, he should like to know what other day could they have which would bo likely to prove better than Monday. The question had been before the council many times before, but no advantage, that he knew of, which had been de rived from tne deliberations. Mr R. P. Davies considered that it was not the duty of the council to more in the matter at all. In his opinion, they should wait until the ques- tions were mooted by those who were concerned Aldermen W. D. Jones and J. R. Jenkins thought that the question was one deserving their consideration, and held that improvement in the markets might follow a change of t-e day. Mr Lewis Jones waited to know what was the result of the canvassing which took place some time ago. icertained, Mr H. Jones; As far as could be ascertained, the feeling of the country was against changing ^After some further remarks by Mr Osbeic Ed- warà., Dr Jones, and otlicrflj the mayor put tho question: when the resolutions were lost by nine to five. STATE OF RECORD-STRBBT. The mayor ca'led attention to the miserable state of this street, and urged the desirability of mending it. Dr Jenkins also spok? m strong terms to the same effect ns the mayor.. Eventually it was agreed that a bnck foot path 0 be placed along it. REPORT OF THE MEDICAL OFFICER OF HSALTH. The town clerk read this report, in which was stated that ten births and twelve deaths had oc- curred in the borough during the month. The re- port further stated that the officer had examined, in conjunction with the borough surveyor, the wells which supply water to the houses which are lot sujmlied by the water company, and found that here vfts sewage in the neighbourhood of them, tnd there was consequently a possibility of the vater being contalilinated with organic matter. Mr r. P. Roberts said that this was a serious juestion, and that the council ought to consider it mnutely before coming to a final settlement with regard to it. His house was supplied with water the company, but Park-place Inn was sup- plied with water from a pump, and was much superior to that of the company, and he thought *ou;« be a serious step to compel people to take water of the company when they could obtain a purer quality from their wells and pumps. iv»r^ +1! ns sP°'ie the same strain, and des- ( the water of the company as often abomin- able. Ultimately it was agreed that a committee be appointed, consibting of the mayor, Dr Jenkins, Dr Jones, and the medical officer of health to ex- amine the water of the company, and submit a re- port thereon, and fhould they find it of a pure quality, that the borough surveyor be requested to make a complete list of those who are not at present supplied by the company. The council then rose.

BANGOR. It is announced that a large' homiletical com- mentary on the Gospel according to St. Matthew, in the Welsh language, by the Dean of Bangor, will be published on Easter Monday. SUDDEN DEATH. -On Tuesday morning,a married woman named Catherine Hughes, residing at Glanadda, Bangor, was found dead in bed. She was in her usual good health when she retired with her husband on the previous night. CAMBRIDGE LOCAL EXAMINATION.—At the last December examinatisu we find the names of J. Owen, Beaumaris Gramme* School, as first-class honours, and A. H. Samman, Friars School, Ban- gor, second-class honours, senior division; ana gor, second-class honours, senior division; and the following, aU from Friars School, passed in the junior division :—W. L. Jones, A. F. Haslam, W. H. Gregory, E. W. Hughes, H. F. Mannsell, W. H. Southwell. A^BAXGOR CENTENARIAN.—There is now living at Kyffin-square, Bangor, an old man named Griffith Williams, who claims to be in his 104th year. He is the father of 18 children, the eldest of whom lives at Conway, and is aged 78, the youngest, who lives at Bangor, being in his 45th year. He is in enjoyment of good health, and takes daily exercise. FIRE-A fire occurred on Tuesday afternoon in the schoolroom of the Friars, Bangor, but before th3 fire engine was brought into use the flarnes were extinguished, and the damage sustained was very little. 1 PETTY SESSIONS.—On Tuesday, William Jones, cowman at Wern farm, for whom Mr D. Owen appeared, was fined 20s and costs for a game trespass on the Penrhyn estate.—Benjamin J Parry, Tregarth, summoned by Inspector Temper- ley, Royal Society for the Prevention of Ctuelty to Animals, for working a lame horse, was fiued 5s aud costs.—Thomas Williams, alias Cocos," was committed for trial for perjury. The prisoner j was a witness for the defence in an assault case, and swore he was present when the assault was committed, evidence being on Monday brought forward to shew that he was not near the place. FRIIEMASOKRY.- The new Masonic Hall and buildings, which have been erected at Baugor from the designs of Mr Asabel Bell, Manchester, are to be formally opened on April 20, when a large gathering of the Masonic fraternity iij anticipated. A Provincial Grand Lodge of North Wales and Shropshire will be held, and will be foilowed by a banquet at which Sir W. Wynn, Bait. M.P., the P.G.M. of the province, is ex- pected to preside. At night there will be a ball.

BOARD OF GUARDIANS. The fortnightly meeting of this board was held on Wednesday last, when there were present: — The Rev H. D. Owen (in the chair), Messrs H. Bulkeiey Price, G. D. Dew, Oweu Ellis, Enoch Edwwds, William Jones (High-street), Robert Roberts, Morris Williams, E. R. Abrams, Hugh Hughes, Robert Hughes, Robert Jones, Owen Owens, John Morgan, William Jones (Menai View). LOCAL OPTION. The Chairman read a memorial sent to the board on the subject of Iccal option, requesting that the guardians should adopt a resolution to the effect That the licensed liquor traffic was the great promoter of those national evils which the Prime Minister had declared to equal in magni- tude the combined results of war, pestilence, and famine, and therefore most earnestly urging upon him the pressing necessity for her Majesty's Gov- ernment, without further delay, to initiate legis- lation which shallentrust local com TIunities with the power of protecting themselves from the traffic in the manner twice recommended by the votes of the House of Commons, and also that thev felt assured that no measure would satisfy the national conscience or meet the necessities of the case, un- less it provided for a direct local popular vote on the issue and renewal of licenses for the sale of intoxicating liquors. Mr W. Jones, High-street, proposed that the chairman be authorized to sign the memorial. Mr Bulkeley Price thought that a matter of that *1!^ A £ U^kt to have been given notice of before, that they might be prepared to discuss it. The Chairman concurred with Mr Bulkeley rice s rema.k, and thought it would be the most advisable thing to postpone it to some future time. There being no seconder to Mr W. Jones's pro 1 urt1h1er remarked that, if not out of rnSr,6 T,OUidProP°se tkat the question be dis- a subtro? lif hay °rtnighfc- Local °Ptlon being tfioSht fW St 8eDeraHy discussed, he It h H h 1 be quite PreP<«ed on it. It hud now been for a long time before the public and everybody ought to know something about it. Mr Robert Roberts wished the matter to be de- twl flr^ meetiDS of new board, as -Pk ni 6?nerall7 a larger board than usual, if Chj"rman: You don't mean to say that the OM (lmghtoj b""er bMTd thaa the pre'e°' Mr Roberts: No; but it will be better attended. It was afterwards decided that Mr William Jones's second proposal be adopted, that the motion enclosed with the memorial be moved at the next meeting. STATISTICAL. The master reported the number in the house to be 99; corresponding, ditto, 99; vagrants, 31. Out-relief, £ 358 non-settled poor, ditto, £16 8s 8d; balance in hand, X801 3s 5d. The total out- relief for the six months ending February 22nd Was £ lfi44, as against £ 1696 during same period last year. I

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LIBERALI3M IN ANGLESEY. A crowded meeting of Liberals was held at the Calvmistie Methodist Chapel, Llaneich-y-medd, on Wednesday night. Mr H. Pritcliard, presiding. There were also present Messrs h. Lewis, Bodedern, T. James Trevor, A. M'K'.llop, RevsD. J- Wiliiams, D. Hughes, D. M. Aubrey, and Mr W. Thomas, secretary of the association. Captain Yerney wjrote f-tating that he would be engaged that evening at a political meeting in Buckinghamshire. There never was a time when it was more necessary for Wales to show a united determination that her claims should be heard on the education question, especially as the Govern- ment was obliged to do something for them. They knew by experience how much, or rather bow little, they might expect in that direction from the Tories, who had always been the steady opponents of education. It was now time to press the claims of NVales for the promction of higher education, and for them to earn by their united action the gratitude of future generations (loud annlause). Dr E. H. Ellis, vice-president of the Carnarvon- shire Liberal Association, was to have delivered an address on the land question as applicable to Wales, but was unable to attend owing to sudden indisposition. After a few remarks in Welsh by the chairman, the Rev J. Williams proposed the following resolu- tions:—1. That this meetmg desires to express the greatest confidence in Mr Gladstone's Ministry, desires to protest against the action taken bv the House of Lords with reference to the Irish'Land Act, and feels it imperative on all members of the Libera party to give their support to the Government at the present crisis." 2. "That this meeting is of opinion that it is highly neces- sary to amend the laud laws and to re-arran^e the taxes, whica in their present form press so heavily on the farmers of the country." 3. "That this meeting considers the time has now come for the Government to give effect to the recommenda- tions of the Commissioners on Higher Education in Wales." The Rev D. Jones seconded the resolution in a few remarks. Mr H. Lewis (Bodedern), in a very able Welsh speech, supported the resolution, and, in doing so, referred to education in Wales, and said that the Government had given £100,000 towards the Queen's College in Ireland, and £ 140,000 to the University in Scotland, and that, though the Welsh people had been begging for years, tbey had not succecded in obtaining a penny for educating their people, either from Liberals or Conservatives. He believed in the remarks of Mr Henry llicharvi, M.P.. that England and Wales needed justice as well us Ireland, as in some parts of Wales the tenants had to suffer quite as much as the tenants in Ireland (cheers). After a vote of thanks to the chairman the meeting, which was most enthusiastic, termina- ted.

ST. ASAPH. DINNER AT THE PLOT. OH HOTEL. On Wednesday week, a public dinner was given at the Plough Hotel, St. Asaph, in celebration of St. David, the patron saint of Wales. This is an annual occurrence in this city, and one which is looked forward to with interest by the surrounding residents. The chair was taken by Mr J. Kendall, land agent to Sir W. Grenville Williams, Bart, Bod- elwyddan, and the vice-chair was occupied, through the unavoidable absence of Mr Parry, Vaenol Fawr, who was indisposed, by Mr R. Fredrick Sisson. The dinner was capitally served, and was a great credit to Mr J. Anderson, the host, who did all in his power to further the en- joyment of those present. The attendance was numerous, and included Messrs H. G. Littler; Rhyl; A. Humphreys, do.; Smith, do.; Lowell, do. R. Davies, Rhyl R. Lively, Rhyl; R P. Jones,'do.; J. R. Henderson, do.; R. Roberts, notary public; James Roberts, butcher; Morris Jcnes, Gors farm; John Jones, builder; John Jones, ironmonger; T. Hughes Roberts, Robert Jones, the Registry; H. C, A. Cleaver, Roe Elwy; H. T. Williamson, Bodel- wyddan R. Thomas Hughes, High-street G. B. Roberts, George Ray, St. George; W. Vaughan, Williams, Samuel PowelJ, St. Asaph; Joseph Lloyd, senior, do.; J. Lloyd, juuior, do. J. Elwy Jones, do; W. Evans, Plas Ceptain, do; J. Griffith, Swan, do.; W. D. Jones, Bodelwyddan, do. J. Jones, Hafod Elwy, do. James Cliff, Thomas Jones, J. Morris Powell, Gwilym Hughes, Den- bigh; John Jones, coal merchant; Jami* Knightonily, Chester Excel; James Horton, R. E. Griffith, C. Tomkinson, &c &o: The usual loyal and patriotic toasts having been pioposed and duly received, Mr Jones sang Glau Medd-dod Mwyn" in good style, followed by Mr Samuel Powell, with Our Jack," which was enthusias- tically cheered. Mr A. Humphreys, of Uhyl. was then called upon to propose the toast of the even- ing, viz "St. David, the patron saint of Wales." Mr Humphreys, who on rising was warmly cheered, expressed the pleasure he felt at being once more in company with his friends at St. Asaph-a more intelligent, social, kind- hearted, and generous peeple he never knew (cheers). As they had heard, the toast which,he was called upon to propose wes that of "St. David, the patron saint of Wales." He had not read the history of St. David for the last thirty years, but the little that he would say concerning him would be from an historical point of view. Mr HumDhrevs then related thA hittorv of tha patrosaint in eulogittic tfrms. His remarks were received with approbation, and the toast was drunk iu a most enthusiastic manner. Mr Roberts, public notary, then proposed the toast of the Trade of the city of St. Asaph," ia a very neat speach, and remarked that while the past showed an increase in the trade, there was yet a good prospect of a successful future for the city. He coupled with the toast the names of air Joseph Lloyd and Mr Samuel Powell. in res. ponding Mr Lloyd mentioned the desirability of agitating for a local board for the city with which sentiment Mr Samuel Pewell, in his response, quite concurred. Mr Cleaver then entertained the company with a sone "Hearts ot Oak," and was warmly cheered. The toast of the chairman, Mr Kendall, was entrusted tu Mr .R. F. Sisson, who bore testimony to the hieh position of that gentleman in the "minds of a1! «« being a straight-forward man of business and » gentleman ho all his life had endeavoured tn rln right and just beK^au and* man (cheers) The toast was well received S drunk with musical honours, after which Mr Kendall responded. Other toasts followed the inderiuR of (. God saTe the Queen by the harpist, Mr W. Jones, of Denbigh, whose services were secured tor the occasion.

A ST"NOIE CAUSI& OF A FIRIR.-The story goes LWSTRANGE.CAUSB OF A FIKB.—The story eoea that in ancient days Archimedes the famous mechanician of Syracuse, succeeded in ^deataSSS! the ships of an enemy by directing the rays of the sun upon them through burning-flawe.^ A ho^e mi fn muchSthe WUS Uearly burut down Iast sum- mer m much the same way. On a very hot dav -terS ° Je.d to co/ne from the sunny s de hL^ w\and Jt was fouud that a h,,le had wWeh wr.f M lUgh tue boardiQg of the dwelling, which would have been destroyed but for the ™e,J' discovery. A supply of water soon put an ena to all danger, and on searching for the cause 01 the fire it was found a few feet distant in a pile of bright tin milpans, some of which were placed so as t.) cencentrate the rays of a fierce sun upon a small part of the surface of the boards.—From I Little Folks Magazine, for February. A CARD.—To ALL WHO ABE SUFFERING FROM the errors and indiscretion of yonth, nervous weakness, early decay, loss of manhood, &c., I will send a recipe that will care you, FREE OF CHARGE. This great remedy was discovered by a missionary in South America. Send a self-addressed envelope to tbe REV JOSEPH T INMAN, Station JD, New Tork City, U.o A

¿:)iríQSt l^iarnaac.s, auh genffjs. .4 BIRTHS. Hughes—March 4, Marine-terrace Carnar r:'»,;nthe wi'e <* b. p. aK £ x son. JervIs-March 1, the wife of Mr Robert Jems. builder, 57, St Silas'a.square, Lozells, Firming- ham, of a first -borii. Jones-February 28, at 26 Westend- villas, Rhyl, Glyullifon-street °f W* Jones> J ones—March 1 tbe w,-f„ t°,U' Cromweil- tcrrace, FtS,°* Ldward Jones, Jones—March i, the wife 7't 11 Sumrnerhiil terrace, Baneor ^J168' 11» Jones -February 28,' th°g wife of 4 jonts.Glau'rafon-terrace, Festiniig, of a Parry- February 27, the wife of Mr John Parrv Maen-offeren-terrace, Festiuiog, of a ciaush.er fi''rUar-V ^adeswood. neer Hale* f Lieutenant Colonef R^gby, of R. son. Wwmt;~Fpb'U iryi, 28' /'he wife of Mr Elaazer Williams, Ptèn-y- bryn-terrace, Festiuiog, of a 8,)l.¡. MARRIAGES. Davics-Wilhams-Marcb 1, at the Independent ^tii<pri, Llandudno, by the Rev R Parry {«waich.na<) Mr William Davies, White Horse wi' 1 vrISS| f1,zal,dth Williams, Swan Inn— oot.i of Mochdre Llandrillo-yn-rhos. Dean-NVdhams— February 26, at St Peter's Lhuich, Uerkenweil, London, by the Rev R. Oswald Sharp, Mr Henry Dean, 2, Coldbath- square, London, to M. E Williams, daughter of Ruthin3 WJ)! ams, Staffordshire House, Dobson—Evans—M&r..h 1, at Holy Trinity jhurcii, luxteth Park, Liwrpool, by the Rev Dob^nn TUCe' Rob,e,t> s 'u of the late Mr John £ ES,3S;iJen.1,ar7' daUS"to °'Mr 1 °chuwiTCpieii~?ebTUary 21 afc Hol>7 Trinifcy to r Johu F°u:kes, High-street, n^enAiV.anf! °Kly Joseph Grifffh R K A"S et-both of Rhyl. ^pJT^t^br^ry 25, at Ebonezer the nre'^e/f tl!e Rer lK ^av'es. in Mr Richard °A Pritchaid, registrar, Bangor son o/rw p Jiolyhead-ioad, Upper to M's' I i7y\* ? Robert Griffith, Carnarvon, Mr HenW Robit-' erts' ° £ }7 daughter of Penmaenmawr fir°cer' °M Post 01Ece» JXlshJOhur7heRU;iry1 2G< at St Deri's the Rev E T. DaSes^Mr Cw' ^erpo,oI\ Ann T 11 Mr George James to Miss late Mr Owen J (mes, Ca-Darvon. joi,.es -Adams-M,rcl. 4, at 1St Georg's, Hano- vor-squre, London, W., by the Rev B. Savory, Mr I noil is Lgettou Jones, late Captain 67th Regiment, to Helen, eldest daughter of Mr Henry Adams, Suuningdale. Shropshire Henry Adams, Suuningdale. Shropshire. Jones-Edwards-March 3, at EUm Chapel, Port- dinorwic, by the liev II. Jones, Rhyl, assisted Dy the Rev lhomas J. Humphreys, Treearth *nd in the presence of Mr W. R, Whitesid*' registrar, the Rev Edward Jones (VV.), Rhiwlas* to Miss M.^ E. Edwards, daughter of Mr w! Edwards, North-ro<\d, C? narvon. L:itigton-- Williams --ldarch 6, at Engedi Chapel Carnarvon, by. the Rev Evan Roberts, Mr Wil- liam Langton, 38, Pool-street, to Miss Jane Y\ liliama, 4, Wynne-street — both of Carnarvoa. Parry-Jones- March 3, at the Registrar's Office Carnarvon, Mr Thomas Parry to Miss Ellen Jones -both of Waen-pentir, Llanddeiniolen. Price -Ale re lith-March 1, at the Independent Cli ipel, Llandudno, by the Rev R. Parry (Gwalchmai), Mr Robert Price, 9, Brenton- street, Toxteth Park, Liverpool, to Miss Annie Meredith, Westward House, Augusta-street, Llandudno. Thomas-Jones-March 8, at Hyfrydle Chapel, Holyhead, by the Rev J. Donne, Mr Edward Thomas, second son of Mr W. Thomas, Uchel- drefgoed, to Miss Lizzie Jones, only daughter of Mr R. Jones, Cerygmyna. DEATHS. Cholmoudeley- February 27, at Brighton, Lord Henry Vere Cholmondeley, aged 47 Ellis-February 27, aged 44, Mr Ellis John Ellis, Meirion. terrace, BIaeuauFestmiog Evans-February 27, aged 55, at Mill-street Aberystwith, Mr Jenkin Evan^, Birmingham Hair-March 6 aged 38, Mr Gilbert E^irf station master, Lianfair P.G., Anglesey Hughes-February 28, aged 78, at Hill.street, Lianfollen! °f Mt T" Hu8heSlFron', Hughes-March 1, aged 27, at Tan-y.foel Beth esda, the residence of her brother-in-law' M« wife of Mr Thomas Hughes, slater and nlSr er, 39, Pool-hill, Carnarvon plaster- James-March 1, aged 60, Mr Thomas James shoemaker, Corporation-street, AberyeUith Jones—February 28. at 69 I Z.. SSilBtoSSSSSarih Mil"; 'd- £ Of Mr ( Wn T7 26' iag^ months. infant child Festiniog Maen"offeren, Bl&enau J°trr^frC^ ?' a//d 33> Charlotte, eldest daugh- & M Joseph Owen Jones, Fron-y- gog, Machynlleth. 3 Jones-arch 3, at 19, Myrtle-street, Liverpool, ged 43, Mr John Robert Jones. Lewis-February 27, aged 66, at Bryn Derwen, £ wen, eldest daughter of Mr David Lewis Pant, Llanfyllin. Mortis-March 6, at 45, Hyslop-street, Liverpool, aged 43, Mr Harry Morris, late of 1, Parkhill- read, Liverpool. Owen- February 28, aged 66, Mr John Owen, Menai Foundry, Bangor. Redhead—Aged 74, Thomas Fisher Redhead D.D., F.S.A surrogate, for 46 years incumbent of Rock Ferry. Itees-February 27, Elizabeth, wife of Mr Owen Rees, Trefeini, aged 40. Roberts—February 28, aged 79, Miss Ellen Roberts, 26, Chapel-street, Carnarvon. Roberts—March 2, aged 42, Mrs Jane Roberts, Cloister Cottage, Ruthin. Roberts-February 26. aged 44, at 2, Middleton. place, Oswestry, Mr T. Roberts, M.R c.Y S &c eldest son of Mr Thomas Roberts The Lodge, Chirk Rowlands—March 5, aged 45, Mary. wif« nt u. John Rowlands, painter, &c., Pool street Car- narvon. Williams-February 27, aged 88, Mrs Wiiiiams, Llanddeusant, Anglesey Ameli» Williams-March 2 aged 5, Phiilio of MV John Williams Rhos-street, Ruthin' Williams—March 6, at Menaifmr. a i 84, the f.ev W. Wynn Wi Hams f *ged residentiary of Bangor^ JV'3^ r'T Allglesey and Carnarvollshire. "°'' "-L- ifdmso~n 4> at 10, Yewtree-raod Walton VIlhamll-March 3 at 42, Russell.street, Birkeu- head, aged 66, Mr John NVilliaras. P^J/?tefl and Published at the Cae.yarvhw P»T~m orks, NEW HAHBOUB, CAR ARVON 0 Carnarvon, by D. W. Dsv^B auT Co P„? also at tho Establishment of Mr El! is Rnn Fourerosses, IVstiniog, in thp Pnnniv ni \r J at the Establishment of Mrs lll(>n miretll: AJanffefni, in the C unty ot Aosle^v- it Establishment of Mr Robert L oyd, ft'uthln the County of Denbigh at the Establishment^ TL? J. Kerfoot Evans Hifrh streeth County of Flmt. and at the Establishment M? Evan Jones, Machynlleth, in tb<» Montgomery on FRIDAY, March lo, 1881.