The North Wales Express

PWLLRELI. THE NATIONAL SCHOOLS.—These schools were examined in religious subjects 021 the 4th last., by the Rev J. Jones, B.A., vicar of Lannor, and Diocesan Inspector of Schools for the Deanery of Lleyn. Tae scholars, as usual, acquitted them. selves in a very creditable manner. THB SCHOOL BOARD. A meeting of this board was held last Tuesday evening, at the Town Hall, but what transpired there is more than ordinary mortals can divine. The transactions and delibera- tiona of the board are always carried on very much like a recent celebrated divorce case-in camera. It has been now in existence at least for the last twelve years, and during the whole of that time it is not too much to say that a record of its meetings has scarcely, if ever, appeared in the newspapers. It transpired in the vestry meeting which was held tho other day that a sum of JE150, or some hing over seven pence in the pound, was paid out of the rates last year towards maintain- ing the Board Schools of the town. The amount being extremely large, and even larger here than in any previous year, it would only be fair, just, and reasonable thwt the board should tender an account to the ratepayers of the manner in whfch this stimwas expended, and why it was increased. It is somewhat strange that the ratepayers have not long sines demanded such an account. That they have been far too apathetic concerning public matters in late years, is,, but too well known, and now they are beginning to reap the fruit of such carelessness by being burdened with heavier rate- A gentleman described the Liberal executive of the town as being in a chronic state of masterly inactivity." He would surely describe this board 88 being in a state of extravagance, inability, and supineness. For the enlightenment of tho rate p iyers generally, a few facts concerning this board may be mentioned, which will make it appear.in ratbet a curious light. The board is composed ot five members, all Nonconformists. In this respect it is unique, and it is a matter of sur- prise that the Church party is contented at not being represented on the board. Oaf. of the five members, uue gentleman hardly ever attends the meetings, and this is to be regre ted, as the sa d gentleman is one of the most independent and outspoken among the five. The visiting com- mittee is made up of three members, and it must be a task of the utmost difficulty for one of these gentlemen to act impartially in this capacity, especially as regards the Girl's School, for the simple reason that be is the husband of the head mistress. Who, but the Pwllheli School Boarl, would ever dream of sending a husband to see that his wife carries out the instructions of the board properly, and in J other respects fulfils her duties pr faithfully In having a clerk, this board is some- wlnt siniilirly situated to other boards, but though the clerk in all other respects is well qualified to fill the office, he lives about ten miles from the town, and is not a ratepayer. Again, it has an attendance offioer; but for what purpose it is hard for any one: to conceive but the board itself, 88 the "compnlsery clause" of the Education Act has never been enforced, and strangers who visit the town hardly believe there are any schools in the place, as so many children are to be seen daily about the streets. The money paid to this offioer should be more usefully spsnt in other ways, or else the compu'sory clause should be put in operation. Again, some of the members might to their advantage read and in- wardly digest the Edupation Act and the Code. Time and epac') will not allow us this wejek to say anything about the salaries piid by the board, nor about the education impatted in the schools. Let it suffice that these things also require the attention of the ratepayers, and will be brought before them In these columns again. TOWN COUNCIL.—The monthly meeting of the council was held on Saturday last. The ex mayor (Mr n. Ivor Parry), in the absence of the mayor, presiding, and there were also present: -Aldermen John Edwards, Robert Jones, and Owen Edwards; Councilors, M. Anthony, R. H. Jones, M. Davies, Richard Hughes, 0. Pickering, J. G. Jones, and Thomas Lloyd. Before proceeding with the business of the council the following votes of condolecce were proposed and unani- mously agreed to, the first being with the Q leen and the Duchess of Albany in their sad bereavement, and reads as follows:—"That the council desire to express their feelings of deep sorrow on hearing of the lamented and sudden decease of [bis Royal Highness Prince Leopold, Duke of Albany, and that they most humbly and loyally offer their sincere sympathy and condolence with her most Gracious Majesty the Queen and her Royal Highness Princess Helena of Waldfck, Duchess of Albany, in their deep and sorrowful bereavement, and with the rest of the royal family in their distressing affliction." It was also resolved that copies of the above resolution, with the common seal affixed, be forwarded to Sir Henrv Ponsonby, for presentation to her Majesty the Queen and the Duchess of Albtny. The other fa in sympathy with the family of the late Lord Mostyn, and read thus :_ff That the Town Council of Pwllheli desire to express ,their deep sympathy and condolence with Lady Mostyn and family on the demise of Right Hon. Lord Mostyn, and hereby desire to mark their feelings of respect and rerse of gratitude to the memory of one vho so often adorned the civic chair of this borough, and who. as well as other rae"jb^rs of the ancient and much respected family of Mostyns, so lib?rallf and beneficially promoted its prosperity and wel- fare." BOROUGH: PETTY SESSIONS, THURSDAY, APRIL 3 an.*— Before the mayor (Mr Robert Owen Jones), and Mr R. Ivor 6p- y. Drunk.—Robert Davies was charco d with being drunk in High-street, but as he did not maka an appearance, the case was adjourned for a fort. night. The Tieneh and Bar Again.—John Hughes and Robert Hughes, brothers, were charged with hav- iner assaulted Owen Jones, on Saturday night. Robert Hushes having absconded, did not appear —Mr Cledwvn Owen, solicitor, appeared for the defendant, John Hughes. Before proceeding with the ease, the mayor remarked with reference to the observations made by Mr Owen at the previous meet ng, that he dTd not s^a why the bench should suffer through the conduct of Mr Owen, and that they (the magie.trates) had deoided to hear the case, and probably further notice would betaken of Mr Owen's conduct.—Mr Owen "I am glad that your worships have changed your minds.—The Mayor "We have not altered our minds, and are not likely to do so."—The ease was then proceeded with, and the defendant, John Hughes, fined 5s and costs. DrunTc and Riotous.—Mr Ellis was charged with being drunk and riotous on Wednesday evening. After hearing the evidence, the 'magistrates retired and had a long consultation, when they decided to adjourn the case for a fortnight, tbe ma-or intimating that 'if they fined him they would really be only inflicting a fine on an innocent lady.

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AMLWCH. • Orr farming industry is taking advantage of this splendid weather for cleaning the foul land and dragging the obnoxious twitch on the surface, there to die or be burnt. The chief work goiar I on at present, besides cleaning of the land, is potatoe planting, harrowing, dsilling, and rolling. An intelligent and practical agriculturist wrote to me the other day'that Tio>ot are really bad, and moniy scarce. Wheat at 38s!! Who would not grow it at such a price ? Bed;and cattle aeli well, but disease a d cattle restrictions are a drawback to this also. So pity the poor farmers." I expect the Oattle Bill will do something to relieve the farming interest from the dire complaints they have now to mako. Meanwhile, farmers had better stick to the old and tried rules-trust to Providence and be diligent to save their corn, and "make hay while the sun shines," and let those who have plenty of money make silos, in order to make good ensilage out of twitch. We are flooded with meetings, and as several of them are held on the same day, we cannot con- veniently attend^them all; our p ,tent to enable oar being present at two identical places at the same time not having, as yet, been fully completed. We snail meantime console ourselves with the reflec- tion, If so much the worse for the meeting then." There are somo of them at the present juncture of very special interest, however. The talent engaged for the Bozrih Literary Festival of Good Friday be- tokens an exsellent meeting. Llew Llwyfo and Gwilfia Lerpwl are still dear and popular names at the old house at home, and will draw crowded audiences. More power to their elbows, and suc- cess to the meeting. The missionary meeting of our Wesleyan friends comes off on Ghod Friday from time immemorial. The t ilent engaged for this meeting also is an em- inently attractive one. Certain it is, also, that— Etraigeto remember-the religious gatherings enjoy the largest sway hereabouts nowadays. The Gospsl of Christ is still a domitable power and in- fluence in the world, and has a glorious run in Wales this year. The Welsh are of pre-eminently religious inclinations, and there devout amnso- ment is ttill to revere the blessed God of our fathers. May it so continue for ever and ever. Oar Peniel friends have their annual meeting on Monday next, and the services of three very emi- nent divines are secured for this meeting also. The reclaimed in Noith Anglesey are becoming very numerous, and consist chiefly of the better class of people of a high moral order and character' and such as are likely to make useful and per- manent adherents to the churches they have as. samed their membership at. May their members giow still more. Three very conspicuous charac- ters in connection with Amlwch life have just been removed from further pursuing an act ve p rt in it. We refer to the late Mr J. Jones, Blue Bell Inn, Port Mr Morgan, Point Lynas and Mr Pritchard, principal officer of customs at Amlwch. Mr Jones, as intimated, his put on im- niortality, and the other two gentlemen have been superannuated. Mr Jones held important public functions in Amlwch for over 60 years; Mr Morgan served as manager of »the Lynas Light for about 50 years; and Mr Piit.hard served the Customs' authorities in this district for about twenty years. It is melancholy to think how our old friends fall off. We could name a scora of very eminent Amlwch characters who httve fallen out of the ranks during the last ten years. It is a pleasant reflection that they have maintained their good characters to the end. Heaven, or even a respectable government an- annuity, is not a bad exchange for a life of 50 years' constant attention to duties. We are pleased to learn that poor Edward Jones, whose leg was so severely fractured through a fall at the chemical woiks eight months ago, has re- turned from the Bangor Infirmary this week well nigh recovered.—J. C. SERIOU3 EXPLOSION OF GUNPOWDER.—On Thurs- day last an explosion of tweuty-five pounds of gunpowder occurred at a smithy in the Silica Works at Poithwen. The explosion took place about nine o'clock in the morning. The powder was stored in or near the smithy, and it is supposed that a sp4?k flew to it in some way, causing the ex- plosion. Three of the four men who were working in the smithy were very seriously burnt by the flish, and one of them was taken to the Northern Cottage Hospital by order of Dr Kvans, who was on the scene immediately after the explosion. All four men are from Amlwch, their names beidg- John Jones (at the hoapital), Evan Jones, and John Williams. I t is fort mate that the powder was loose, er else the force of the explosion would have beea much greater. As it is, the smithy is wrecked The injured men are progressing favourably. COMPLIMENTARY CONCERT.—On Friday evening last a concert was given in the Assembly-rooms in honour of Mr William Davies, of Llangefni, who, having accepted the position of leader of the choir at Bangor Cathedral, is reluctantly compelled, in consequence, to sever his connection with Amiwch. T. F-nning Evane, Esq., J.P., presided, and there was a very good attendance, the following ladies and gautlemen being present :—T. F. Evans, Esq., and family M. Hughes, Beq, and family; the Vicar; J. W. Paynter, Efq N. O. Jones, EEq, Old Bank; E. M. Jones, Esq W. Thomas, EEq., Jun.; Misses Jones, Buaith Foel; O. Hughes. Madryn H. Roberts, Penbol; W. Jones, and J. O'Donnghue. The proceedings commenced with an address by the chairman, who spoke of the valuable services rendered by Air W. Davies to the cause of music not only in Amlwch but throughout North Wales. The following programme was then rendered I Pianofvrte duet, "Valse"Mrs Evans and Miss [Pringle. Glee Haf Glee Party. Song. -I Yr Eneth Amdd.lfad" Miss J. A. [Williams. Song. "Children's Home" Mr W. Davies. Song. "Ivy Green" Miss M. J. Wtlliame. Song Will he come" Miss Hughes. Cm. Y Morwr Dewr" Mr L. Hughes. Song. Hen Wlad fy Nhadau"ApIeuan o Foa. Glee "Comradea" Glee Party. Tiio, violin and piano, Itissea, Evans, Morrme, and [Pringle. Can. Llam y Canadaa"Mr W. Hughes. Son? "After" Mrs W. A. Lloyd. Can; o. Ar fin y don" MrR Owen. Song. When the tide comes in"Me B. Lemm. Soag •« Better Land" Miss Hughes. Soog Every inch a Sailor" .Mr A. E_Hughes So .g. Y Fam a'i Baban"Miss J. A. Williams. Can "lieges y Blodeuyn".• • • Mr W. Davies. "Oydgan y Bradwlr" Glee Party. L The cmcert throughout was most enjoyable the Glee Party, under the leadership of Mr Williams, schoolmaster, displaying considerable proficiency; their time being particularly good. The valse, which commenced the musical part of the pro- pramme, played by Mrs Evans and Miss Pringle, was delightfully played. Miss J. A. Williams and Miss M. J. Williams sang each the songs allotted to them very well; but we should not ad- vise Miss M. J. Williams to continue to attempt the rendering of such "Bongs as the "Ivy Green." Her voice is too light for such an effort. Mies Hughes, who was evidently a favourite, and de- servedly, no doubt will improve if she throws a little more passion or energy into her renderings of such songs as Sullivan's M Will he come ?" and Cowen's "Better Land." They were sung too easily. CI Ap Ieuan o Fon requested the audience to excuse him from singing as, he assured tbom, despite his bardic tit'e, he had not the slightest pretensions to music in his nature. The audience, however, vigorously demanded the currying out of the programme, upon which the bard sang Hen Wlad fy Nbadau." the audience joinlJJg heartily in the chorus. An encore being demanded, a verse of the old song, Hob y Deri Dando," was given, the audience again taking part in the singing. The trio for two violins and piano was also a gem, the violists, Miss Evans snd Miss Morrine, using their bows in a thoroughly musician-like manner. Pressed for 6pace, as we are, we must say a word in praise of Mrs M. A. Lloyd's beautiful voice. A considerable amount of nervousness on Mrs Lloyd's part, however, pre- vented her f-om giving full effect in the higher notes, to what we are convinced would prove a tinging and clear organ. Miss Pringle, who, as will be seen from the programme, had her fair share of woik as accompanist, was also down for a song, but a severe cold prevented her from singing, and the chairman announced that at the last minute a substitute had been found in the persca of Mr Hawkridge, of Deibv, who wa at present with Professor MacKenna Hughes on a geological excursion ia this district. Mr Hawkridge has a capital bass voice, and his singing of The Old Brigade and as an encore a verse of "The Friar," being heartily cheered. During the progress of the concert Professor Mac- Kenna Hughes entered the room, and the chair- man shortly after in a humorous speech called on Mr Hughes to come and take the chair. Mr Hughes went on the platform but only to thank the audience for calling him to superse e Mr Evans, but as he considered the meeting a most orderly one be could not see the necessity fo a chairman, and therefore asked to be excused. Mr Evans after Mr Lemin had sung, asked the audience to join in rsinging two verses of the National Anthem as a token of sympathy with her Majesty the Queen in affliction. Mr W. A. Lloyd took the solo parts. The remainder of the programme was then proceeded with, and shortly after tan o'clock the concert was brought to a close. We have omitted to notice Mr Davies's voice and singing. The voice is one of great possibilities. Mr Davies will perhaps not be offended if we express an opinion that he unduly prolonged some cf the sostetuto passages in the songs put down to him, a fault 011 the right side, however, as it indicates a temperament essential to success in the divine art. Still this is not entirely a matter of taste, and Mr Davies will do well t3 guard against what may easily become a CONWAY. We are glad to understand that Mr David Thomas, brother to Mr Thomas, manager of the N. P. Bank, of this town, has been appointed manager to Messrs Ind Coope, Burton, in the place of Mr Owen, Bodrheinallt. who has resigned. CRICKST CLCB.—On Friday evening last a meet- ing Was held at the reading-room for the purpose of re-forming the amateur cricket club, when Mr H. Owen, Berry-street, was re-elected captain, and Messrs R. Dougall and A. Thomcs, National Provincial Bank, were appointed secretary and treasurer. It was also resolved to send a depq tation to the mayor and the Kev D. G. Davies asking them to act as president and vice-president. PETTY SESSIONS, MONDAY.—Before Messrs J. Barton (in the chair), 0. H. Darbishire, E. Brooke, and Dr Dalton. Jppsintmcht of Cverseen— The following persons were appointed overseers for the parishes of this division:—Llandudno: Messrs R. D. Owen, Trinity-square William Evans, grocer, and J. Ridge, draper. Conway: Messrs Thomas Abram, Castle View Hotel, and J. E. Lewis, grocer. Caer. hun: John Thomas, Troei-y-Bhiw, and Robert Roberts, Cartg-y-ffordd. Dolgarrog: J.Roberts, Tan.y.ffordd, and J. Thomas, Newton Arms. Dwygyfylchi: Owen Williams, Ty Mawr, and R. Lloyd Jores, Islington House. Eglwys-rhes: Morgan Williams, King's Arms, and J. W. Halli- day, Mostyn-street. Eirias: Owen Williams, Church-walks, and William Hoskins, Colwyn. Llaabedr: J. Evans, Tyddyn-y gaer, and W. Williams, Pylla, Llwyfon. Llangelynin: Elias Davies, Baclaw, and Robert Davies, Tremorfa, Llysfaen: Edward Evans, Plas Farm, and J. Jones, Plas Newydd. Llangystenin: W. Williams, Ffynnon Loew, and W. Jones, Hendy. Macnan: Edward Ellis, Bryn Aber, and E. Jones, Bryn Glas. Gyffia: William Jones, Bryn Tudur, and W. Robeits, Pant-y-fran. Abbey: Edward Elias. Defrauding the Railway Compiny.—John Evans, of Dwygyfylchi, an ex-county court baUiS at Ban- gor, was summoned for the above offence on the 20th February last. Mr Preston appeared for the company. J. Morrison said that he was a station master at Penmaen-mawr, and remembered seeing the defendant coming out of the 7.24 train on the 20th February last. The defendant told him that he had come from Llaufair-fechan, aud wanted to pay the difference. He refused to take the amount. -Owen Prytberch, a ticket collector at Bangor, stated that he saw the defendant on the platform on the evening in question, and he asked him for his ticket, when he said Captain Hughes had got it. Afterwards he went to the bookiug office and booked for Aber. The defendant in defence stated that on the evening in question he booked for Aber with the intention of serving summonses. However, it came to rain, and ho went home to Penmaen-mawr aud offered to pay the difference. The bench fined him 5s and costs. Question of Amount.—Thomas Davies, a well-to- do farmer, residing at Cefn, Lljsfaen, was sum- moned by Elizabeth Morris, a widow residing at Bryniau Coehion, Llysfaen, to support her bastard rhild. Mr Louis appeared for the complainant. H3 stated he believed Mr Chamberlain, who ap- peared for the defendant, whould admit his client to be the father of the child.—Mr Chamberlain Yes -After some further hearing the justices made au order for 2s 6i, with the usual costs-i Stealing a Flower po<—Isaac Jones, Brickfield, Colwyn, was charged with stealing a pot of flowers from the Marine Hotel, Colwyn, the property of Mr Browning, on the 1st inst. He was fined 303 and costs. A Riotous Family.—Emma Davies, of Llysfaen, summoned Jane Jones, of the same place, for an a ssault. Also Mary Davies, the daughter of the complainant, summoned Jane Ellen Jones, daugh- ter of the defendant. Mr Webster appeared for the defendants, and after some hearing they were bound over, with the exception Mary Davies, who was of unsound mind. I Drunk and .Riotous. -.Edward Larouche, Gjflln, was summoned for the above offence on the 8th inst. He was sentenced to fourteen days' hard labour.—Edward Lloyd, Pool-lane. 103 and costs. -Robert Thomas, ship carpenter, 20s and costs.

GREAT tJHUROH DEFRNCE MEETING AT CONWAY. The preparations for this meeting were very ex- tensive—placards were post d in every corner of the town and the surrounding villages, with quotations from the speeches of Mr W. E. Glad- stone, M P.; Mr Foster, M.P.; Lord Selborne, and Sir W. Harcourt. On Monday evening the whole of the Church party, including the rectors, vicars, and curates from all the adjoining parishes came to the scene, too ther with a good muster of the Dissenters, the ball was crowded to excess. We noticed on the platform the following gentlemen:—The Mayor of Bangor (Major Platt) in the chair; Col. Sarkvi le West, Messrs E. H. Brooke (Dabo), J. R. L. Hszeldine. H. L. Squires, E. Helen (deputation from the Church Defence Society), ana the Revs H. Rees, T. B. Ellis, Gyffiu, D. Bankes Price, D. Grimaldi Davids, H. E. Willia ns, Lianitelbaarn; J. Hushes, Llan- fair.fechan, &o. The chairman having opened the proceedings, the following gentlemen addressed the meetiner:—Ool Sockville West, H. L. Squires, the curates of Llaufair-fcclian and Dwygyfylchi, and Mr Helm. The IAEt-named gentleman deli- vered a long and tedious speech for upwards of one hour. The substance of what he said had already appeared over and over again in the tracts. He attempted at length to criticise Mr Fisher's speech. After a vote of thanks to the speakers by Mr Rees (who had acted as chairman after Major Piatt had left), and seconded by Col. West, the Rev J. Spinthor James, of Llandndno, came for- ward and said he wished to say a few words (loud cheers, and voices: "Go on the platform," Ac.) The rev. gentleman theh went on the stasie.—The chairman asked if he was going to ask a question. The 'Rev Spinther James: No; I am go!ng to move a lesolution.-The Chairman: I sball not allow you to do that. Bv-t you can ask Mr Helm any question, which I dare say he will try to answer.—The Rev J. S. James: Oh, very well; I than ask him then some questions (cheers and counter cheersj.—Mr Helm (amid excitement): I should like to know the questions you want to be argued.—The Rev J. Spinther James: I am going to question the whole of your argu- ment from beginninja; to end, as your Fuper. structure bad to foundation in truth.—Mr Helm: Well, we will take ten minutes alternately.—I shall take wbat]you have j ust stated,that the union of the Church and the State hf.d a four, dot ion in the Old and New Testament, quoting Melchipedcc, the Mosaic constitution, theocracy, and the words of our Saviour. Well, I stv there is not a shadow of analogy between the religious system mentioned in the Bible and the union of Church and State in England. Melchisedec received tit.belrom Abraham but this was not Abraham's own property, but tae spoil of the enemy, the property cf the Sodomites, and there was no demand upon Abraham to offer these tithes, but freewill. In this country of ours, the law compels a man to pay tithes off his own labour and the fruit of Irs soil for the maintenance of the Church, whether he availed him elf of its service or not. The tithes under the Mosaic sys- tem and the theocracy were the voluntary offerings of the people, who had their land frea without rate or taxes, which is not the case in this country. Then Mr James referred to the words of the Saviour that he never demanded or received tithes, and never compelled people to support His chnr 'h (loud cheer).—Mr Helm, in answer, made a spoesh, and M r James another again, which continued until 11 o'clock.—The Chairman: Well, it is time to go home, Mr James-Mr James: Well, if you are eatisfied I am (cheers and voices Vote, vote," &c ). Mr James then proposed a vote of thanks to the chairman amid gieat noise, which ter- minated the uproarious meeting. DEAUMARIS. THE SCHOOL BOARD.—At Tuesday's meeting, the Rev J. Hillier in the chair, the report of the Government inspector was read. It stated that the Boys's School was thoroughly well conducted the results in all respects were uniformly very good, considering that exemption was claimed for only one of the boys who were presented for eli- mination. In the girls's department, considering that all the children who were qualified in point of attendance were actually presented, the results in all the subjects were excellent. The infants had also passed a very satisfactory examination; and with more adequate apparatus, which it would well repay the board to supply, this department might ba raised to a still higher state of efficiency. The grant allowed was JB203 2s, which was etated to be the highest known since the establishment of the schools. TUB GRAMMAR SCHOOL.—The annual sports came off on Tuesday, under the management of a committee composed of Messrs S. D. Orme, M.A head master: H. G. Barlcw (judge), T. Burt (starter), J. E. Pryse, F. Dent, and F. Hepworth. By permission of Captain Savage, the band of the Attillery Volunteers played on the ground. Mrs Verney distributed the prizes, the results being- Fiat race, 100 yards, for boys under fourteen; prize given by Sir R. W. Bulkeley, Bart. 1. H. Holland. Open flat race, for Sir R.W. Balkeley's prize 1, J. E. Pryse, Clynnog; 2, F. Hepworth. Lone; jump, for boys under fourteen; priza given by Captain Verr-. ey 1, L Williams, Bangor; 2, G. Sewell. Mr Massey's prize for the long jump F. Hepworth, 17ft. 3in. Uuarter mile open; Mr Gartside's prize: 1, J. E. Pryse. High jump, for t'oys unier fourteen 1, L. S. Williams. High jump, open 1, J. E. Pryse, 4ft. 5J-iu. Mile open race ledies' prize: 1, E. Owen; 2, F. B. B. Kirkham. Half-mile race: 1, L. S. Williams, Baugor; 2, R. A. Walker. Hurdle rare, for priz a given bv Mr R. Davies, M.P., and Mr Rath. boue, M.P.: 1, H. F. Dent; 2. E. Owen. TowN OOUNCIL. -The fortnightly meeting was held cn Tuesday, under the presidency of Alder- man E. R. Thomas.—The chairman reported that the deputation which had waited upon Sir fiichard Bulkeley with reference to the opening" of the Baron Hill grounds to the public had been very kindly received by him, and he appeared very willing and anxious to do anything for the good of Beaumaris. He intended to open the grounds and the cpstle to commence with on Thursdays and Sundays.-The pier company recommended that the Liverpool, Llandudno, aLd Welsh Coast Steamboat Company be charged 100 guineas for the use of the pier for the coming season for two steamers, upon the same conditions as last year, and that an agreement embracing such con- ditions be prepared and signed before the 30th inst. They had also considered a letter from Mr Evans, 66, Bank read, Bootle, Liverpool, stating that he intended to form a company to run the eteamcr Gael between Liverpool and Menai Bridge, and asking what the council would charge for the use of Beaumaiis Pier in the event of his doing so. They recommended that he be charged 50 guineas, and subject to the same terms and conditions as the other company. They also received and con- sidered a letter from Mr Ernest Latham, of Liverpool, stating that he was arranging to run a small steamer as a pleasure boat in the passenger trade on the Carnarvonshire and Anglesey Coasts. They recommended that three pence be charged cn each passenger. The report was adopted.—Mr H. Thomas, called attention to the subject of the re- arrangement of the assize circuits, and referred to the remarks made in the House of Commons and elsewhere upon the state of the retiring-room for the petty jury at the Beaumaris County Hall, and which had been called a "cupboard." He bad examined the room, and found it nicely fitted up. The caudles ueed en the occasion referred to by Mr Sexton on this occasion were not farthing ones, but large composite candles. He moved that a committee be appointed to prepare a memorial to the Lord Chancellor and committee of judges, praying for the retention of the assizes and quarter sessions for Anglesey at Beaumarie.- Mr T. Hughes seconded the motion.-The chaiiman said that the people who complained must have go^e into the wrong room.—Mr W. Hughes said that ?he room had been in ufce for the last two centuries, and was good for two centuries more.-Several members expressed their surprise that the member for the boroughs (Mr Morgan Lloyd) did not reply to Mr Sexton.—A committee was appointed. MENAI BRIDGE. PRTTY SESSIONS. — On Monday, before Mr Bulkeley Price and other magistrates, Roland Jones, hawker, Bodedern, and Joan Evans, hanker, Aberffraw, were each fined 12s 6J, in- cluding costs, for working donkeys in an unsound condition. Inspector Temperley, of the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, prosecuted. CRAIG-FECHAN, NEAR RUTHIN. Last Thursday and Friday, the 3rd and 4th of this month, the ceremony of opening the new Wesleyan chapel took place in the above place. The miniiters who served on the occasion were the Bevs D. O. Jones, Bethesda; Edward Humphreys, Llanrwst; and Hugh Hughes, Llangollen. The chtpel has cost YIOO, a good part of which, through the exertions of Mr Thomas Lloyd Ro. berts, Garthgynan, has been collected. There were very good congregations on the day of the opening, the old and the new chapel.being full, and £ 15 was collected.

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I PENRHYNDEUDRAETH. BOARD OF GUARDIANS, TVESDAV, APBIL 8. -Present; Messrs W. E. Morris (cha rman), David Williams (vice-chairman), Rice William. John Pritchard, Beddgelert; Cadwaladr Rjberta, John Vaughan, O. R. Owen, Festiniog; Wm. Jones, Llandecwyn; J. Roberts, Llanfihaogel- y-traethau; Morgan Jones, Llanfrothen; Wm. Hughes, Penmorfa; Richard Jones, Traws- fynydd; Thon as Parry, Jchn Pairy, Ynyscyn- hafarn Thomas Roberts, clerk. Additional Buildings.—A. letter was read from the Local Government Board requesting to be fur- nished with a plan of the land proposed to bs pur- chased forjthe purpose of erecting a new vag.-cnts's shed adjoining th3 Woikhcuse, and asking whether there were any restrictive covenants which would prevent the guardians using the land for the purpose for which it wss intended. The clerk was directed to send the plans up. and to state that there were no restrictive covenants. PUition —A letter was read from Mr S. Holland, M.P., acknowledging the receipt of the petition, forwarded by the board to him in favour of Sunday Closing in England, and stating that he had pre- sented the same to the House cf Commons. Tenders.—The cous-'deratioa of the tender foi butter sent it, by Mr W. Owen, Ceriuin, was de- ferred until the next board mooting. The tender of Mr John Jones, butcher, Llandudno, who had tendered to supply the house with beef on the con- ditions that he would send whole quarters, fore, and hind, alternately, each time, ana the tender of Mr Evan Jones, Penrhyn-deudraetb, for coals was accepted. Society for the -CJM.—Mr M. G. Williams, of Plas Ish', Penmorfa, appeared before the board to submit the claims of the Home Teaching Society for Blind, and nsking the board to subscribe to- wards the society.—The matter was deferred until the next meeting. Monthly ts. -Some of the assistant over- seers had neglected to send in their monthly state- ments to the board, and the clerk Was directed to write to the defaulters. PORTMADOC. VOLUNTEERS.—On Saturday afternocn the volun- taere had their first company drill of the se&MR.. There was not aver j strong mus'er of m^mberc;. Oa Sunday morning they had a Oh'.rch parade, in consequence of the Duke of Albany's dea h, and there was a larger number present than on Satur- day. Captain Crsson was in cemmand on both occgsions. LIT CHART AND [DBEATING SOCIETY.—The ad- journed rreeting of this society was held at tho- Masonic Hall on I Monday evening, the 7th inst. The president, Mr Thomas Jones, occupied the chair. The meeting was occupied revising tho bye-laws so that the adjourned debata en M: Brcadhurst's Bill could nor, be dealt with. This was the last meeting of the session, but it has been decided thnt the session should terminata with a supper on the 22nd instant. LOCAL BOARD.—A special meeting of tho Ynyscynhaiarn Local Board, was held at tha offices in Snowdon-street, on Monday, the 7th ihst. There were present:—David Robert8. John Tones and John Owen. Dr Griffith and Mr W* E. Morris were also in a'.tendance. Mr David Roberts was elected chairman of the meeting. A requisition to the clerk to convene a special meeting of the board, to receive the resignations (as members of the board) of Dr Griffith and Mr W. E. Morris was read. A copy of the notice forwarded to each member of the board convening the meeting, and specifying the business to be transacted was also read. Notices of re-igaation ssnt in by Dr Griffith and Mr W. E. Morris were read, and the resignations of both were accepted. THE SKDJOURXE» meeting of the board was held or Tuesday, the 8:h inst. There were present:- Messrs John Owen, John Jones, Edward Roberts and D. Roberts, John Jones, clerk. Messrs Thomas Roberts, C.E., and William Davies, contractor, were also present. Mr John Owen was appointed chairman of the meeting.—A copy notice sent to each member, convening and specif ting the business to be tran- sacted was read.—The minutes of the monthly meeting held on the 1st inst and those of the special meet ug heldjon'Jfoalay were read andcon- firmed. Sewerage Works.-The contract entered into between the board and Mr William Davies, Bank- place, for the construction of main sewers in Glaslya-frtrert, was signed by Mr Dxvics, and the seal of the bo.trn was affixed thereto.—Proposed by Mr D. Roberts, seconded by Mr John Jones, and unanimously resolved, "That Dr Griffith be elected to fill up one of the casual vacancies ca the board."—Proposed by Mr John Jones, se- conded by Mr Edward Roberts, and unanimously resolved, That Mr William E. Morris, be elected to fill the o'her casual vacancy. Tremadoc Sewerage.—A letter from Mr R. Isaac Joaes, Xiemadoc, with roference to his claim for compensation in connection with the main sewer taken through land in his occupation was read, but the mrtter J^ferrpd until the next. QasxorJcs Howe.—Tender for providing new windows at the gaswoiks house was examined. 1 i was resolved that the letting of the work be de- ferred uutni the monthly meeting, and the clerk was was directed to send in the meantime, to several contractors in the town requesting them to send £ n tenders. Obstructionist.—It was proposed by Mr D. Roberts, seconded by Mr John Jones, and unani- mously resolved that the clerk writa to Inspector Protberoe requesting him to remove obstruction by Abram Hart, in front of 101, High street. Inspector's Report.-The sanitary infpector's re- port book was examined. On the proposition of Hr D. Roberts, seconded by Mr John Jones, it was unanimously resolved that the inspector be in- structed to take proceedirg8 against the trustees of the Portmadoc New Workmen's Benefit Building Society for refusing to comply with a notice served to abate the nuisance at the back of No. 20, East Avenue. ELECTION OP GUAKDTAXS.—The vot'ng papers in. connection with this election were distributed on Monday lest, and collected on Tuesday, and ihe topic of coiiveisation in the town those days who would be the successful candidate, opinion being divided as to whether one or both of the new can- didates would be returned. On Wednesday the papsrs were counted at the Union Workhouse, PeLrhyndeudraeth, by Mr Thomas Roberts, clerk to the guardians, in the presence of the crxdi- dates or their representatives. At the conclusion, the returning officer read the decision es fol- lows Mr W. E. Morris 417 votes. Cspt Peter Jcnc3, Junr. 446 do. Mr Willism Jones. 429 do. Mr Tbomss P^rry 379 do, Mr John Parry 283 do. The result was made known soon after at Port- tnadcc, and great satisfaction was felt that Mr W. E. Morris was at the head of the poll, and some surprise that the candidate who headed tho poll last year should be fo low this year. It is to be hoped that, after two successive yeais* polling, with its attendant expenses sea, those who seem to be always ready to plunge the parish into turmoil and coat will now be setie- fisd with the decision (f the vestry. WI) do not know whether ary of the candidates were under tbe auspices of the Ratepayers Association, but have lie aid on pretty good authority that one of the successful candidates was tot a special favourite, and his position on the poll must bo rather a disappointment to the members of that once flourishing body. I. CUBED IS A FEW DAYS, COKNS, BUNIONS, AXD EK

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