The North Wales Express

DENBIGH LUETIC ASYLUM.—MEDICAL APPOINTMENT. TO THE EDITOR or THE" KORTH WALES EXPIU'SI." Sill,-All who desire the prosperity of this benevolent institution, or take any interest in the most enlightened treatment of the unfortunate sufferers, must feel regret at the resignation of euch a valuable and efficient officer as Dr Wil- liams. By the patients especially his loss will be deeply felt, for by his firm, yet gentle treatment, he has endeared himself to them all. The vacancy Will be difficult to fill up, as go many qualifications .are essential to meet the various requirements. In lay opinion, in addition to all the sther qualifica- tion a knowledge of Welsh is indispensable. Most of the inmates are Welsh, and it is an •ckaowledgid fae*. that there is nothing so potent restoring tranquillity cf mind when the patient 15 in a paroxysm of passion than soothing spoken in the native tongue. Dr Williams is a thorough Welshman, BO is his assistant, Mr Llewellyn Jcnes, who has had an excellent training in this branch of the medical profession. The advertisment refers to the Welsh qaaatica- tion as ft but I believe that the rules of the Asylum state that a knowledge of Welsh is essential." I trust, for the sake of the suceess- ful treatment of the poor people who require all the skill and tenderness possible that this condi- tion will be insisted upon—I am, sir, your obedient servant, ONE WHO TAUES A KBABTFKI.T ISTKWJT IN THE WELFARE OF THE PATIENTS. :=

MONDAY. HOUSE OF LORDS.—The royal assent was given commission to the Reply Post Card Bill. As a to a question by the Earl of Carnarvon, the Earl of Kimberley read a telegram from Sir Her- Culea Robinson, fiom which it appeared that there W&8 great disturbance on the western border of tho Jransvaal, there being almost daily fighting. Hitherto the fighting had been outside the Trans *•*1, but the Boer authorities were apprehensive *hat it will extend to their terrtory, and are making preparations to meet such a contingency. Harcules Robinson is of opinion that the Boer Qtfvernmeut is doing what it can to maintain the Neutrality of the Transvaal territory. Lord ■kamingtcn cal^d attention to the rojal charter Ranted to the British North Borneo Company lie gaid the charter gave the company the rights by sovereign rulers. The company had ~8o power to acquire other territory by treaty, ro Juat there was no kuoving what might happen if company should prove to be an ambitious one. Earl Granville said great misconception and ex- aggerated impressions had got abroad with Reference to this matter. The charter had only Secured to the company rights which they had •heady acquired, and Holland, the only Power besides England which had of late years main- Gained any interests in Borneo, though alarmed at first at the conccesions made under the charter, Was satisfied with tho explanations that had been made. Lord Granville added that he understood that of late great progress had been made in Borneo, and that the acts of the company had been greatly respected. The Earl of Carnarvon hOngratnlated the Government on the course they batft taken with reference to this question, and highly approved of it as likely to prove of the B^&test advantage to our Eastern trade. Lord -p^hinstone also approved of the policy of the v^Vernment, and, after a few words from the of Kimberley, who asserted that the action of company had led to greater tranquility a.nd ^tter security for trade in the Eastern Archi- Peiago, the subject was allowed to drop. HOUSE OP COMMONS.—The house agreed to 10 ■ "'Uct the Committee of Selection to appoint a riding committee, to which will be referred all bills promoted by municipal or local r^thorifies seeking powers relative to police or ?m*tary arrangements which deviate from or are extension of the general law. Mr Mundella, in jPly to a question, said the new education code, jjf?ess previously rejected by Parliament, would law on April 5th, but its provisions could be subsequently modified by a minute that might Waned on the re-ult of a discussion in Parlia- (ji ut. Lord George Hamilton gave notice that he ^Uld object to a vote on account for the educa- teestimates. Mr Gladstone, replying to Mr jJ**ton, said he could hold out no prospect of a of the railway passenger tax. Some dis- «a. 'on took place as to the course of business, in «&f ?°Urse of which Sir W. Barttelot tried to OCai* from the Government a pledge that an discussion on the army estimates, in consideration that the flrst two votes should be allowed to be t-iken that night. Mr Covyen, having regard to the state of business, sugr^esied that the procedure resolutions should be postponed till after Easter, when they could be proceeded with continuously. On Mr Gladstone saying he was not prepared to do this, Mr Gorst moved the adjournment of the house in crder to protest against the relegation of the general discussions on the estimates till July or August. A fter some discussion the amendment was negatived, end then members took the opportunity of the motion to go into committee o. supply to raise short debates on various subjectsf

TUESDAY. OCSE OF LORDS,—The St. Phillip's Church (Liverpool) Bill was read the third time and passed. The Earl of Redvs.laie fixed the second reading of his Oaths Bill for Tuesday week. The Settled Land Bill and the Conveyancing Bill passed through committee, n.4 did also the Slate Mines (Gun- powder) Bill. In repley to Lord Stanley of Alderlev, the Lor 1 Chancellor said that he couli not see his way to re instate on thecommitsion of the peace Captain Pearson, who had beeu con- victed of bribery. HOUSE OJ- C(I.ImoN-s. The house dii not ad. journ on Tuesday morning till four o'clock, having in the meantime passed the votes for the number of men for the army and the money for their main tenance. When the House re-assembled in the in the afternoon a new writ was ordered to be issued for tlie -lartirrvort Boroughs, Mr Lewis gave notice that on Tuesday he would move for the issue of a new writ for Oxford in the place of Mr Justice Cftitty.

WEDNESDAY. HorSE OF COMMONS.—Mr M'Coan moved the second reading of a bill to assimilate the municipal franchise of Ireland to that of England. Mr Forster accepted the principle of the bill, but reserved to the Government v,he right to amend its details in committee. The motion was agreed to Mr Findlater moved the second reading of the County Courts (Ireland) Bil,, which proposes to give judges of assize; powc to hear appeals in equity, and aft:-r some remarks by Mr Gibson and the Attorney General for Ireland, the debate was adjourned to the 15th April. Mr Monk's Judg- mCiJts (Inferior Courts) Bill, which proposes to render judgments iu aay one part of the United Kingdem valid in any other part, was read a second time. Mr Findlater moved the second reading of a bil! designed to relieve the congested state of the Irish Land Court, and to faciliate the purchase clauses of the act. The bill proposed that when notice for the fixing of a fair rent was lodged with the court, instead of going on with the matter as a contentious suit, the court, of its own motion, should send two valuers attachE d to the court, to value the property, and then upon their valuation sheuld be fixed the judicial rent. At present there were nearly 70,000 cases awaiting the decision of the court, and the hon. member argued that this was sufficient warrant for the legislation which he proposed.

FOOTBALL NOTES. I We are prepared to insert fixtures of matches from f frotn iveck to week if sent to us in time. Reports of all matches must be received at our office by Wednesday morning.-ED. N. W. E.] CARNARVONSHIRE V. FLINTSHIRE.—This county match was played at Rhyl on Saturday. Carnar- von had a very poor team, being at the last moment compelled to draw upon the Friars' Sohool to complete their quota of players. They sustained defeat by six goals to two. The teams were--Carnarvonshire: Goal, E. Lewis (Upper Bangor Rovers) full-backs, F. R. Jones (Friars' School) and F. Tomlinson (Carnarvon College); halfbacks, W. A. Williams (Friars' School) and W. Morgan (Carnarvon Athletic Club) centres, It Newton (Carnarvon Athletic Club), R. P. Williams (Frh.is' School): right wing, David Jones (Bangor F C.) and R. Williams (B.F.C.); left wing, O. Pattison and T. Jones (Bangor i Mountain Rangers). Flintshire: Goal, C. Wright (Rhvl) backs, J. Marston (Mold) and ¡ N W. Shelton (Rhyl); holf-backs, Ll. Williams I (Mold), W. R. Williams (Rhyl), and Askew (Mold) right wing, W H. Roberts (RhyI) and Dykint-i (Mold) centres, W. Roberts (Rhyl) and John Jones (Rhyl); left w?ng, D. W. Rowlands (Hclywell) and W. Jones (Mold). SHROPSHIRE WANPERER3 V. DRUIDS (RUAHON).— A match was played between these two clubs at Shrewsbury, on Saturday. Several good players were absent from the Shropshire team, and un- doubtedly the Welshmen had the advantage throughout. They won the toss, and elected to kick with the wind, which was rather strong. The game was very hotly contested, and resulted in the victory of the Druids by five goals to three. Throughout, the form of the Druids was far superior to their opponents, a fact which must be partly duo to the absence of some of the best Salopian players Powell and Kettle played ex- ceeding!; well. Among Salopians, Wilson, Lc-ck, and Baddeley distinguished themselves. The teams weifl as follows Shropshire Wanderers: Goal, J. Brown: back, W. Wilson; half-backs, Lloyd, R. M. Waicrs, and Thatcher right wing, Landucci and Baddeley; left wing, Lock and How centries, Horku and Sale. The Druids: Goal, B. Roberts backs, J. Powell (captain), J. Stevens, and R. Roberta; half-backs, W. Wil- liams an I J. Jones; right win £ T. Jones and B. Ev.ts; left wint, J. Vaughan and J. Jones; centvo, C. Kettle. RUTHIN EXCELSIORS V. RUTHIX VICTORIOUS.—-The above match was played on the ground of the former last Saturday. The ball was kicked off at 4 45. Soon after the kick-cff the Excelsiovs'a right wing made a splendid run and succeeded it- scor- ing their first goal amidst loud cheers, oome even play followed for some time, and just before half-time was called another goal was obtained by G. A. Williams, but it was disallowed on the plea of off-side." After the ball was kicked off for the second time the Victorious began to play rather a rough game, trying to equalize matters. The ball having been kicked to the right wing, E. and D. Williams managed to pass the backs, and succeeded in scoring a second goal. The Victori- ous again made several attempts to score, and W. Roberts at last managed to sond the ball through the posts, scoring their only goal. The Excelsiors naw pressed their opponents, and managed to send the ball through, but the goal was disallowed again on the pica of iff-side. Soon after another goal was obtained by D. Williams, and a few minutes before time was called E. Williams also scored. This match thus ending in favour of the Excelsiors by four goals and two disputed to one. Excelsiars -D. L. Fonlkes, goal; E. Simon, T. Watson, full backs; R. Williams, R. Roberts, and R. Jones, half-backs; D. and E. Williams, right wing; L. liumphreys, T. J. Davies, leftwing; G. A. Williams forward Victorious: J. Jones, r* °' rfsy, R -Roberts, E. Roberts, and D.TJ illiams, h,lt-backs S. Griffiths, E. Jones, right wing; W. Roberts, E. Jones left win" • W H. Pi',ce, forward. 0 NORTHERN WELSH FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION.—A meeting 0* the committee was held last week, at the British Hotel, Bangor, to discuss a protest lodged by the Carnarvon Athletic Club against the Bangor Mountain Rangers as winners of the final I ties for the challenge cup and badges. The pro- test, which was supported by Mr fllorris, was on the grauud of interference by the spectators and Mr Clayton, the captain, and several of the Car- narvonshire team, were called as witnesses. The committee decided that there were no grounds for interfering with the decision, and the Rangers therefore got the badges. The secretary (Mr Turner) reported ft balance in hand of about JE40 towards the purchase of the challenge cup and Mr Morris gave notice that at the next committee meeting he should propose that certificates, or some team losiagin the final tie. ALL ENGLAND V. SCOTLAND.-This match at Glasgow, on Saturday, ended by ScotIanl winning by five goals to one. RwrHIx V. WREXHAM.—This match was played atWrexharu ov,[Saturday afternoon,aud resulted in a victory for the home team by one goal to none. Until towards the latter part of the game the play was of an inferior attack on their opponents' goal, I and within fire minutes before time was called they succeeded in gaiiiing the only goal that was scored. The teams were as follow:—Ruthin— Go ,I, H. Parry; backs, J. Roberts and J. Humphreys; half-backs, E. Owen, R. Williams, I and P. Evans; right wing, W. Evans and E. Williams left wing, W. Goodwin and G. H. Simon; centre, Rowland; umpire, Mr H. Edwards. Wr^xhara-Goal, H. Phcenix; backs, G. Thomas and C. Roberts: half-backs, H. Elw,.rds, T. Parker, and D. Owen: right wing, W. Roberts and B. Pugh left wing, J. Ingham and M. Davies; centre, J. Forkin; umpire Mr E. Phennah. Referee, Mr Bancroft. HOLYWELL DEE ROVERS V. HOLYWELL WHITE STAlls-These two clubs met on Saturday last on the ground of the Holywell Town Club, to play far the ball given by Mr Scrtcher. The rovers scoring six goals (one of which was disallowed by the referee on the plea of off-side") to none. ENGLAND f WALEs.-This match was played on Wrexham Racecourse on Monday, in the presence of between two and three thousand spectators, when. the Welshmen were for the second time victorious, scoring five goals to the Euglishjthree. The weather was exceedingly fine, and although warm .Hd pleasant for the spectators, was rather fa iguing to th-> players.

HUNTING APPOINTMENTS. The TANAT SIDE HARRIERS will meet ca I Saturday, March 18th,.Bradford Arms, Knockin (instead of Friday). To fiuish the season. At 11. SIR W. W. WYNN'S HOUNDS will meet on Fridru, March 17th Gobowen Saturday, March 18th Hanmer Monday, March 20th Rednal Station Thursday. March 23rd. Kennels Saturday, March 25th. Brogyntya 10.30. The UNITED PA.CK will meet on Satuidav, March 18th Blue Bell At 10.30. The SHROPSHIRE HOtJNDS will meet on Friday, illarch 17th Battlefield Monday, March 20th Hawkstone Wednesday, March 22th. Cross Houses Friday, March 24th Shawbury Millage To finish the season. I At 10.45.

LLANDUDNO. CoMMissrONERS' MEETING.—The monthly meeting was held on Wednesday, Mr Benjamin Woodcock presiding. There were also present Dr Bold Wil- liamis, Dr Daltun, Messrs J. S. James, L. Raw, E. Jones, J. Jones, R. Conway, W. Bevan, J. M. Young, T. Parry, J. Ridge, B. Turner. E. Owen, W. Ev atis, Deline's, and W. Smith. Mr T. Parry proposed and Dr Bold Williams seconded a vote of condolence and sympathy with Mrs Bulkeley Hughes on the death of her husband, who had so long and so ably served the ratepayers as the chairman of that board. A congratulatory address to the Queen, on her escape from the attempt on her life, was also passed, on the motion of Dr Bold Williams. The .water and gas committee recommended that the board lay down a fixed principle that all nett profits accruing at the end ofcachiioancialyearon the water and gas un- dertakings be applied to reducing the price of gas. After some discussion, Mr Bpinther James moved that a reduction of Is per 1000 be made in the current quarter upon the understanding that the supposed profit, L500, proved to be correct. Upon being put. to the vote, Mr James's motion was negative 1 by ten to seven. A memorial was re- ceived from I-hngor relative to the proposed col- lege for Wales. It was unanimously decided to vote in favour of Bangor's claims, inasmuch as there was no possibility of Llandudno being selec- ted.

OORWEN. CONCERT AT GWYDDELWERN. On Friday evening au excellent concert was given at the Board School, Gwyddelwern,—the Rev T. 11. Vaughau, vl.A vicar of the parish, in the chair. The room was well filled, and the concert was a great success. AU the singers, with the exception of one or two, were from Corwen.

BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—FRIDAY. Present: The Rev D. Evans (chairman), Messrs Godirey Parry and Richard Jones (vice- chairmen), Captain Taylor, the Rev T. Williams, Itessrs D. R. Jones, John Jones, Edward Roberts, John White, Evan Williams, and Edward Jones, clerk. FINANCIAL. Out-door relief administered during the last fortnight-, per Mr T. Hughes, Corwen d'strict, £ 83 16s, to 370 paupers; per Mr J. T. Jones, Llangollen district, £ ji) 8s to 321 paupers. THE HOUSE. The master reported as follows:—Number in the house, 58; corresponding period last year, 50. Vagrants relieved during the past fortnight, 64. Admitted, 5; discharged, 4; dead, 0. COLLEGE I-OR NORTH WALES. The circular from Carnarvon, accompanied by a memorial sent by the town council to the Lord President of the Committee of Council on Education was read by the clerk. It was remarked that Denbigh would be more central than Carnarvon for a college. On the motion of the chairman the circular was laid on the table. AN EXPLANATION. At the last meeting of the board a complaint was made, by some of the guardians that Dr Hughes, Liungollen, had refused to supply medicine to paupers. The clerk read a letter from Dr Hughes, stating that he had in no 04se done what the board complained of, although when applied to for medicine by persons who to his certain knowledge were being attended to by other medical gentlemen, he had invariably referred them for such medicine to their own medical man. -The explantion was accepted, and the subject dropped.

MR WATTS AS A PRACTICAL PAINTER.—Mr Watts 1 in his method of painting shows the same origin, ality and serious purpose as in his design, preferr- ing to lay his tints side by side, like mosaic, to painting one over the other. He mingles th< m, of course, at the edges; but he never puts light oe bright colour over darker. He nevar, when he can avoid it, mixes white with transparent hues, but makes the substance of his colouring of those that have the greatest transparency and least body: his theory being, that when in course of time the preserved brilliancy of the ground tells through, his pictures will have the quality of stained glass. He is also careful that his colours should in them- selves be beautiful, and he lays them on thick and dry, with very little medium. It may be inter- esting to state that the medium he uses is liuseed oil, if necessary diluted with some essential oil. How far his theory is justified by the event is illustrated by eeveral of the pictures exhibited, which, though he has not touched them since they were painted, are far fresher in appearance and more luminous in colour than most ef his latter works.-From "Cosmo Monkhouse" in The Maga- zine of Art for March.

XXYJIJ x \rx:nn:' 11 LOCAL BOA-RD.-On Tuesday the members at their monthly meeting declined t) adept a mem- orial forwarded from the Carnarvon Town Council, praying that the proposed university for higher education in Wales should be established in Car- narvon. The clerk repoited that the retiring mem- bers of the bop.id were Messrs Sankey, Euchus, James Hughes, Cope, aud Robert L'oyd. A census of the stallholders in the market showed that they were divided in opiuion as to whether the; market should be closed at nine instead of ten p m on Friday evenings, and therefore no action was taken in the matter. JThe rrarket committee were desired to investigate and report upon the desirability of removing the butchers to the lower market, and converting the uoper portion of the building into an assembly-room.

SCHOOL BOARD MONTHLY MEETING.. The monthly meeting was held at the Bagillt Schools, on Tuesday last, when theie were present: Mr R. Grntton (chairman), Mr J. Carman (vice-chairman). Rev J. E. J. nes, Messrs J. Kerfoot Evans, and Wm. Jones. Architect, Mr R. W. Hughes; clerk, Mr E. M. Evans; attendance officer, Mr Eliseus Jones. The minutes of the last meeting were read an! con- firmed. ADMISSION RBFUSBP. A deputation of gentlemen representing the Holywell Literary and Debating Society now entered the room. The Rev J. E. Jones You must not enter new. We allow no stnngers at our meeting*. = The Chairman: But as ratepayers, they have a right to be present. The Rev J. E. Jones: True, but they do not come here as ratepayers. The deputation with- drew for a time. Mr J. Kerfoot Evans: Evidently, Mr Jones, you are afraid of the Holywell gentlemen. THE TEACHERS' RESIDENCES. A communication receive from the Education Department was read. It stated that My Lords" approved of the plans and specification of the proposed residences for the head-teachers at Uolywell. The communication added that, if it were possible, the price should be reduced. The chairman inquired of the architect as to his opinion whether a reduction could be made. Mr R. W. Hughes stated that he had carefully examined the plans, and he did not consider it possible to reduce the cost consistently with convenience and suitability. It was then decided that the plans should be adhered to, and tenders advertised for in the Chester Chronicle, the Fo.ntshire Observer, and the North Wales' Express. THE HOLYWBLL DEBATING SOCIETY. The clerk stated that he had a communication from the secretaries of the debating society, an- nouncing that a deputation would that day wait upon the board for the purpose of conferring with them in referènce to the communication he had sent them informing them of the last resolution of the Aboard, that 2s. 63. would be charged for all ordinary meetings, and the usual and ordinary charge when a charge for admission was made. The Rev D. Oliver, Dr E. Owea Price, and Mr T. H. Waterhouse (the deputation) then entered the room The Rev D. Oliver said that this society was established about 13 months ago for the purpose of benefiting the young men of the neighbourhood. Through the kindness of the board, they had been allowed the free use of the Halk;n-street Board Schools on condition that an adequate payment should be made for fuel, light; and attendance. | This was agreed tl), aud upon that understanding 1 9 the society had used the schools until on receipt of a letter from the clerk of the board they were astonished to find that they were expected to pay 2s. 6d for the use of the schools for their ordinary meetings, and fifteen and thirty shillings when a charge was made. Now they certainly had a few entertainments for the purpose of enabling those who could not speak to be furnished with an opportunity of reading, reciting, and singing. And they had had a concert from which they had expected a little profit, but which had involved the society in debt. These were meetings of the society held in the original ligbt,*of the understanding. Dr E. Owen-Price said that with regard to the communication they had received he had a question to ask, Did the 2s 6d include fuel, light, and attendance or merely the first two, or was it a change independent of this ? The Chairman Certainly, the half-a-crown in- cludes the three. It clears you. Dr E. O. Price: So that you do not expect us to pay for the attendance separately. The C'hairmau No, the items are all combined in that sum. The Rev J. E Jones: I have heard some talk about the posit on of your finances. Why cannot you increase the amount of the member's sub- scription P The Rev D. Oliver: It would be fatal to the in- terests of the society to do ao. The Rev J. E. Jones: But I understand you are rich enough in your society to provide a white-bait dinner. The Rev D. Oliver: I am sorry, sir, you labour under a great misapprehension as to that. We never had a white-bait dinner, and have no inten- tion t.) get one. We certainly managed, after ex ert'oIl, to get a cup cf coffee together, and a few s-msages with it. That was all (laughter). Dr E. O. Price: When our society was first es. tablished, the board very kiudly took us by the haud, iiov, if you will insist upon the course ll). dicated in your communication, you will make our society bankrupt. Mr T. n. Waterhouse, chairman of the execu- tive of the society, said thnt the condition of the funds of the society made it imperative that if it Was to exist any longer the dem nd for the full charge for the use of the room for the entertain- Blents and concerts should be withdrawn. The entertainments were the ordinary meetings of the society as much as the debates, and should be treated under the same conditions. After some additional observations from members of the deputation, ti, c cliai rman stated thatthe board would now come to a decision. The deputation, consequently, withrew. The Rev J. E. Jones: It's a shame they have their society on such a small ac.tle. Ouly one shilling the term The Chairman: But you would be surprised if you knew the number wb" '-would not join a society of that sort if the subscription were any more. However, what do you say ? The Rev J. E J onn! propose! that no charge should be made for the entertainments and concert in addition to that charged for the usual debates, viz, 2s 6d, f r gas, coal, and cleaning. The Chairman seconded the motion, which was carried unanimously. A COMPLAINT OF ILL-TREATMENT. A complaint was heard that the corporal punishment inflicted by the master and mistress of the boys' and 'girls' schools, Ba?il!.t. was of such a severe character that the parents of some of the children previously attending now iouna it nn. possible to induce their children to attend the schools. It was decided that a special meeting of the board shall be held on Tuesday, at vhich the head-teachers will be present, for the propose of investigating the matter. THE BAGILLT "ADVENTURE SCHOOL" The report of the inspector Mr M. Owen, upon this school was read. The instruction was con- demned as unsatisfactory and the premises as un- suitable. It was also added that the Education Department did not consider that it came up to the standard of efficiency. It was unanimously decided that the parents of children attending there should be warned, and that the at' endance officer be authorized to summon for neglect of school attendance the guardians of any child attending there after the next regular monthly br eetioadmng. Other matters of businessjwere transacted, and the meeting terminated.

ETJTHIN. QUARTERLY MEETINGS OF DENBIOHSHTRE, &c BAPTIST ASSOCIATION.—These meeting re held at Glyn Ceiriog, on Wednesday ani Thursday, St', and 9th iust. At 2 o'clock on Weduesday, ministers and delegates, representing the diff t: ren t churches met in conference, which was presided over by the Rev W. Edwards, Cefn Mawr,chairman of the association. Rev H. Hughes, Rhos, having read and prayed, and several matters 111 connection with the association been brought under the con- sideration of the conference, it was proposed by the Rev Hugh Jones, D.D., Llangollen, and carried That this coiiference desires to express its horror and indignation at the recently attempted assasination of her Majesty the Queen, and its fervent gratitude to Almighty God for her Majesty's providential escape. It begs further to expreis its sympathy w:th her Majesty in the alavm which the outrageous attempt must have caused her; and the loyalty and affection which it cherishe3 towards her Majesty's person aid throne, with its earnest prayer that her Majesty's life may be long spared, and that the Divine pro tection may shield it to the end." It was also proposed "ind carried:—"That this conference feel- grateful to her Majesty's Government for g a commission to inquire into the state cf intermediate and higher education in Wales; and desire to express its high sense of the ability, comprehensiveness and impartiality of the repcit of the commissioners. It also expresses it; earnest hope that her Majesty's Government may be pleased to carry out the recommendations of the commissioners as soon as possible, and ventures to suggest to the Government the desirability of having a more central place as the sf a, of the University C:llege for North Wal-s, than either Aberystwyth, Carnarvon, or Bangor." The remaining business of the conference related to religious matters. Sermons were preached b] Revs R. Humphreys, Manchester; J. Williams. Colfryn; J. James, Bagillt; E. Parry, Festiniog; J. Mathias, Llansantffsaid; I. James, Ruthin' H. Jones, D.D., Llangollen; G. R. Joaes, eefn Mawr; B. Evans, Rhuddlan; and J. J. Wil- liams, Rhyl. ST. DAVID'S DAY COMMEMORATION.—A mns'cal and literary meeting in connection with the above was held in the Town Hall on Wednesday ni«ht, March 1st, under the presidency of Mr E. Ibblt,S: mayor. On the platform, besides the chiirrnai-, were Derwenog, principal soloist and adjudicator Messrs John Simon, Alun Lloyd, James Walmsk-v, Edward Humphreys, John Morris, Ed. Edwards, Lewis Jones, Revs. J. F. Reece, and W. Jeukiu. The chairman, who on rising to open tho proceed- ing was received with loud applause, said, th it as they were all aware, they had come together that night to ceiebiv.te the memory of their patron saint. The Welsh had been an object of obloquy f.,r their attachment to the eisteddfod,but no one could blame them for their enthusiasm for their patron saint, because the English had their St. George, and the Irish their St. Patrick, and why not the Welsh their St. David ? It was said of St. Patrick that he did much good in Ireland by clearing the country of vermin,and he could not but wish that another patron saint might again appear to clear much worse vermin of the present day (cheers). With regard to the English patron saint he was always talked of a3 St George and the Dragon but it was prettv cJer by this time that the Dragon never existed, and consequently the chances were that St. George never existed either, except as a mere chimera in the imaginat on of its devotees But as to JSt. David, there was no deubt what- ever about his existence. They knew some- thing about his histor. and 'what manner of life he led, and in their celebration ef his birth- day they endeavoured to be in harmony with his useful career. After some further remarks the chairman called upon Derwenog to proceed with the programme, and the latter then called upon the bards to give poetical addresses. In obedience to the call Rhuddenf ib, Eos Clwyd, Mr J. Simon. and Edward Jones, came forward. After that Dcr -eno,, gave a Welsh song (Gwyl Dewi), ac- companied on the piano by Mr W. A. Lloyd, Borthyn, and the audience joining i i the chorus. Next was the adjudication of Mrs Edward?, Nant- clwyd House, and Mr Humphreys, Castle stre et, on the best pair of stockings, read by Mr Lewis Jones. The first prize, 10s wa given to Mrs Catherine Morris, and the 2nd, 5s, to Mrs Catherne Williams, Ruthin. There were six competitors, ard Mr Peers, clerk of tho peace, with his usual munificence, gave prizes to the remaining four, viz.: 4s 6d to the first; 3s 6:1 to the 2nd 2s Gd 10 the 3rd; and Is 6d to the 4th. Adjudication of Derwenog on the poems to the memory of the late Dr: Thomas Jones, Ruthin. There were three competitors, "Dagrau Hiraeth," "Dyfri, and ".Serchog." The prize (10s Cd), was divided be- tween Dytri and Hiraeth "—Mr Williim Jones (Ehedydd hI). and Mr Benjamin Davies, huthin.r,The prize of 163 61, for the best eulogy on Mr Peers, clerk of the peace, was awarded to Ehedydd Ial. Adjudicatioa of Mr Isaac Jones cn the Walking Sticks, prize, 2s 61, divided between Messrs William Williams and Thomas Mostyn, Ruthin. Welsh song by Mr Walmsley, accom- panied on the piano by Mr W. A. Lloyd. Song, d Yr ysgol yn y wlad," accompaniod by Miss Jones, St. Peter's-iquare Comic song by Mr E. P. Jones, L^anelidan, who met with a hearty reception from the audience. Thepriz? of 2s C, i for the best speech for five minutes on the "Leek" was given to W. O. Evans, Ruthin. After some very amusing verses by Mr Lewis Jon^s, on "Pobl Rhuthyn yn amser Dewi Sant," pennill on sing- ing was given by Mr Price and his son, Llandegla There was only cup competitor in singing Dewr feehgyn Cymru," vjz, Mr John Edwards, Ruthin, I to whom the prize, 4s., was awarded. A prizo of 10s 6d was given to Mr W. Lloyd., Borthyn, for the best In Memorium to the late Mr R. G. Ellis. After Derwenog had given a song, and a vote of thanks, proposed by Mr Simon, having been given to the chairman, the proceedings were brought to a close by tinging Mae hen Wlad fy Nhi'.d m." After the meeting an excellent dinner was par- taken of at the Spread Eagles, at which about 40 persons were present. After the tables were cleared a meeting of a jovial character was held over which Mr J. Simon presided.

PETTY SESSIONS,—MARCH 13TH.-Before the Rev the Warden and Mr B. Cunlifite. J)rHYih and Disorderly. —David Thomas, Gellifor, Llanychan, was charged by P.C. Lloyd with being drunk and riotous at Ruthin on March 2nd. He admitted the offence. and was fined 5s and costs. Furious Driving.—John Wardle, junr., Wrexham ,ini was charged by P.C. Thomas, Llanfair, with having committed the above offence on February 21st at Ruthiu fair. A long list of previous con- victions against the defendant was read by th* clerk. He was not present iu court, and was fined f2 and costs. Trespassing in Pursuit of Conies.—Wm robertr, Bryn-egiwys wko was not present in cmrt., was charged by Thomas Salisbury, gamekeeper in the employ of Sir William Granville William* wiJh having, on the 13th of last month, ferreted in a certain plantation cabled Nant-y-garth c:lver Inspector Humphreys proved that the defendant was fined 10s and costs at Llangollen for a similar offence. Fined 10s and costs. Drunk and Disorderly -J. A. F. Lloyd, Llanarmon was charged by P.O. Thomas Williams, of the same place, with being drunk and disorderly on March 4th. Fined 5s and costs.

THROAT Á F:o'F.C' ll'JN3 ATTD POi P,^ £ YKS(-. flc-ai «rritatk»a of tae throkt ai»d Loarstr.es* "1.1 dq aj;reeaoi/ eurprii-fd at the airaost imrueaiat* by the UF? of Brown e Bronchial > "-tcr.ee famoiu kiange# are now »oM by a-oat rerpestable chcmifte in tkia country at is. 1 pr box. People troubled vritfa a "Lacking coiig. cold," or bronchia!, affections, vwoot try iiiou-i too «oon, u similar troubles, if &!low«d Pro" if casi. result in serious Pulnsonary snd Asthmatic airec^ 'j.oi1#. cej that the «orus I>rowa:« Bronchial va or. the troveminent Stamp around eh vox.— 'rsperai by Jout 1. Browk k SONII" Boston, U .to. <la¡,o," RVPORID TO 8S, i-oiidem.

| BANGOR. THE BAVCOK PAIILI.MPWTAUv DEBATING Asso- CIATION. The annual cbm er < f tho above society w:ll take p ave at the B itieh HoM on Friday, th, i. th Mnrch. The Speaker, :Ar J. Thomas, B. A V7ill preside. Tiis BANGUR JIIUXCH OF THE ARVOS TEACHERS. A_~sociati°^A me -ting of teachers connected with the above association was held on Saturday last, th 11th at St. Paul's School-room. .1 master of St. Paul's, was e.ected to me chair. It was resolved, upon the motion of J:û, L. D. JOECS,Garth Board School, that some means be adopted to secure the intellectual improvement ot the pupil teachers of the district by means of p nodical examinations. A hope was expresses .hat some of the leading men in educa- mighbourtwod would be m- ouced to take active mt^st in the matter. 0wt1" S*~A :nan of tlie narDe of JwhnOwen, •■'ore'the^f/pv'n^l?' was brought up be- S turda.- Sight From'tS1' Landing. stage on Roberts,' the pri;;onei ? tVffe,,° £ ^chard steps leading to the s4 s^iug on the drawers on 8 aud tL^ we7 a ^irt and the polio, *"1W "M- «•

bHOCKLNG DEA-TH: A PERPLEXED JURY. An adjourned inquest was held at tbe Glan Adda Inn near Bangor, onSaturday, before Mr Thomas, d.puty coroner lor Carnarvonshire, touching the death of Catherine Hughes, wife of Evan Huirhes Glan Adda, who was found dead in her beSfJom about five o'clock on the morniiip, of Tuesday last. Mr iI. Wilson was the foreman of the jury. Inspector Hughes watched the proceedings oa bixuJf of the police. Ihe deceased was the wife oi a master glider, living at Liverpool, and was given to habits of intemperance. The inquiry was commenced a few oe.vs ago, and was adjourned pendiug a port-mortem examination, which had since- be n made, on account of the serious aspect tLe inquest had assumed through the evidence of Thomas 1 ozzi, aged nine years, a son of the de- ceased. It was stated by this witness that he slept in the same room aJ his stepfather and step- mother, and that when the deceased, who was, Iff ,ana' 1>a drilik, came to bed, they started quarreling when the husband threatened that he would kill her, as he had his first wife. He caLed her some foul names, and then hammered her on the back with a boot. She never spoke, but leaiied hex head against the mantelpiece in the Sr8wen?to'h flte$th''s> the b'7 said, his step- lather w ent to bed and slept until early the next mormng when, on finding his wife defd Slabi heofn18hhab°}Urd- H^S ^epTaJher wis in mother 8 ■mtUGSS as weU as ^that no saw deceased about Christrats, when her head was cut open and her hair matted with blood the rea suIt, she stated, of a kick from her husband. She bId witness that ber l'ibs were a nlass of broises was rarely without a pair of black w if also threatened to kill her as hf» u?' n It r t,ue that .w XZJL had a most wretched home, and had to work to! her husband s support. Witney said thit at one time deceased received a blow on u i- hatchet, which cut it open her llp Wlth a Dr J. Lloyd now stated that he ma-^ n mortem examination, with Dr Lane-ford the Bangor Infirmary on Thursday last, and onei^ amining the bouy ot deceased externally he found a small laccrated wound on each of the knuckles of the four fingeis, of recent occurrence. They seemed to have been caused by knocking against something. He a.so found a bruise about the size of a crowa pieco on the back of the middle of the left shoulder blade, which discoloured the skin and on cutting through the 'kin there wa<- an ex' travasation of blood. The bruise was, no doubt, caused during life. These ere the only external marks. The bruise might have been caused by applied violence, and he was inclined to think so. That would not account for dea!h, as the wound was not in a fatal part, On examining the brain, he found t at there was extravasation of blood upon the surface, which showed it to be in an poplectic state. The lungs wete congested, and the heart, l-yer, and, in fact, all the organs, were diseased, which wa" the result 01 excessive drink- uig, aud. his opinion was that th>3 woman had died by apoplexy caused by excessive drinking, and he would not say the wound was the cause of death, t.iorigh it might have been accelerated by that. Dr Langford Jones corroborated the evidence of the previous witness. The Coroner, in summing up, siid he thought the jury would have no trouble in finding a ver- oict that the woman died from natural causes J.lie bruise was admim&tered a short time before rrfe.b?tthey M had ifci* evidence that it would not prove fatal. The jury considered their verdict in a very un- U'-UHl manner, and argued openly with the coroner onmany pa.tsof the evidence7 It was oS t.iat the foreman aid not coincide With the remarks of the coroner, and was inclined to place »uch reuance on the evidence of the little boy ?p £ t frem the medical testimony, and as Dr Lloyd hid stated that death might have b- en accelerated by the wound she received, he thought the poli C, should take steps 111 the matter. The Coroner explained that' they had nothing Wiiateier to do witu that, but only ass to the ver^ accordant?! tb6 jur> a verdict is giv^i addins'hS'n ra evidence should be obtain uftStf the,poliC3 shouid be ordered to to be i f -°n 11 P^ibIe in the matter fc,e ation f ^}mviour- Aft^ a short con- fciLowing vexdict was agreed upon kat deceaoca died froai apoplexy mnpnd by excessive drinking, and that it might hay been acceierated by a blow, but of which the jury had not sufiicient evidence to show." ,e ,C,oron.e?r then strongly censured the husband for his conduct, aud hoped that that would be a warning to him in the future. The house occupied by the man was most miserably furnished, there being little more than a couple of cnairs, all old table, and on old flock bed with rags upon it on which the body of the woman lay.

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