The North Wales Express

THE CHURCH AND TITHES. [BY CANON BULSTRODE]. I listened this week to the speeches about the Church in Wales with no little interest. The points that struck me were that writer and speaker exaggerated the growth of the Church, and did not see how weak points are. I know something of what is going on with the Liberal party, and I know all the candidates to be accepted are pledging themselves to the dises- tablishment of the Welsh Church. When a great party like this take the matter in hand there is a probability, almost amounting to a certainty, that the proposal will be carried. When a ship is in a storm it is not an uncommon thing to cast some- thing overboard. I think prudence would suggest something of this kind in the place of the rather confident and defiant attitude assumed by the Church leaders. Tithe payment in Wales will always present difficulties, whatever proposals the Government may make and carry. Is it not worth while to make a sacrifice to get rid at once of this trouble-to save the Establishment by the sacrifice of endowments ? A proposal to abolish the payment of tithes might surprise some people if it came from the clergy, but it is better to do snything than to prolong this bitter dispute be- tween the clergy and parishioners. Let the Church propose that after a certain date, to be fixed by Parliament, the payment of tithes to the clergy shall cease, on condition that there shall be paid in to a body, approvad by Parliament, the capital sum which represents the value of the life interest of the present clergy, the present clergy having a claim on this fund for the annual stipends. The value of clerical tithe in Wales is about £ 130.000. The capital value -will be 20 years' purchase, £ 2,600,000. The capital value of the life interest of the clergy would be, I think, about half this, say £ 1,300,000, the other half to be applied to such purposes as Parliament might decide. The interest on this at 4 per cent., ±o2,uuo. The clerical demand, £137,000, diminishes every year. If nothing were done to save the diminution of this capital, it would gradually be drawn out, even to the last penny but if the difference between the z652,000 and the clerical claims were made up year by year by voluntary offerings, the capital would remain as an endowment for the Church. In consideration of this sacrifice, Churchmen might ask for liberty to organise themselves, to control their own expenditure, and, to a great extent, to manage their own affairs. They would gain immensely by this in vigour and efficiency, which would more than compensate for the parting with of endowments and they would free themselves from an antagonism which must seriously handicap them. The capital I speak of, in addition to other property, would form a con- siderable endowment, which, well managed, would provide for all necessities. While the tithe question is open, it will be made a lever of attack. Get that out of the way and the attack would lose half its interest, and the defence would gain immensely. Every religious body must trust more to the offering of its members, and I do not thick Welsh Church-people would fail. In 20 years from this time the sacrifice would be forgotten, but the benefits of the sacrifice would be realized in relief from a bitter struggle, in increased efficiency, and-if I do not mistake-in a marked and great success. It is easy to talk defiantly, but it would be more statesmanlike to consider conditions. It is useless to trnst to the Conser- vative party to save the present state of things, and I have no doubt the Conservative leaders would be thankful to be relieved of the defence of a very difficult position. I confess myself most unwilling to go in for disestablishment. No partial sacrifice of endowment would be well worth to save the higher principle.

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ANGLESEY COUNTY COUNCIL. The R^ad and Bridges, the Finance, and the Police Committees of the Anglesey Ciunty Council were held -it the County Court Offices, Llangefni, 011 Thursday last week. THE ROAD AND BRIDGES COMMITTEE. This was the 6rat committee to assemble, the chairman, Councillor Sit R. H. Williams Bulkeley, Rart., pres'din>{. The other members present were-Aldermen R Williams, H. Roberts, J.P., J. Williams, Park Newydd; Councillors Richard Roberts, Richard flushes, Cefn Mawr; Thomas Pritchard, Dr E. T Hughes, John Lloyd, Dr O. E. Owen, Thomas O'^eo, Hugh Thomas, J.P., Elias Jones, J.P., and J. Williams, JIanf air. THE SURVEYOR'S REPORT. The county surveyor (Mr W. E. Jones) sub- mitted his quarterly report. The pay-sheets in connection with the Holybead-road for the months of July, August, and September, amounted to £101 lUs 6d, which showed, a balance of £ 110s 6d due to the surveyor. The bulk of the metalliDg along this road would now be put on the surface as soon as possible, and the carters were commencing at the Half Moon and Bryncyrph Quarries on Monday last. Richard Owen, a labourer cn the Valley length of the road, had been pfor 14 weeks repairing walls at Gwalchmai, and had applied for extra allowance towards his lodgings while there. He (the surveyor) would be glad of instructions as to this. More stones would probably be required for the Holyhead length than had been provided for this year, and the master of the Valley work- house was ready to supply the deficiency if necessary. In reference to the Menai Bridge and Beaumaris road he submitted a statement of ex- penditure received from the Menai Bridge Local i Board and the parish of Llandegfan for work done up to 25th March last. Mr Thomas Griffith was going on satisfactorily with his contract, and asked to be allowed to put the stones on the road in December instead of this week on account of the leaves falling along the road. He would require JE30 on account before the next meeting. Small repairs had been done to the Cefn Bach, Rhydau- hirion, and other county bridges under the ap- proval of local members of the committee. He had last week had the Garth Ferry cabstand work carried out by Mr David Owen, contractor, for £10, his tender being the lowest. Mr Cox, the owner of the residence adjoining, asked that the surface brick drain be continued on to the gully opposite his door, the expense in connection with which would be about JE5. The chairman remarked that he was not satis- fied with the work at Garth Ferry, as the concrete was not nearly thick enough, and he was afraid it would soon split. Upon the motion of Mr H. Thomas, seconded by Mr Thomas Owen, it was decided to grant the application of Mr Cox. It was also resolved to spend X30 on the Beaumaris road, and to allow Richard Owen, Valley, Is 6d a week towards his lodgings during bia stay at Gwalchmai; and also permission was fiven to the contractor to put stones on the Beaumaris road in December instead of now. THE SURVEYOR'S TRAVELLING EXPENSES. The Finance Committee had made an applica- tion that the county surveyor's travelling expenses be taken into consideration. The chairman of the committee remarked that the surveyor had to be allowed enough for his expenses or have his travelling reduced. The surveyor stated that his travelling expenses, during the time the magistrates had the manage- ment of the affairs used to be about S10 a year, but since the county council was in power, his expenses were about S4 a quarter, as he had had to travel more. He was allowed second class fare, but in many instances he only 'charged Par- liamentary and market tickets, as he had done that day. Sir R. Bulkeley thought it would be well for them to inform the Finance Committee that they were perfectly satisfied with the surveyor's charges, and he made a motion to that effect. This being seconded by Dr E. T. Hughes, and was carried, Mr 'Jones thanked the com- mittee for their confidence in him. MISCELLANEOUS. It was decided, upon the motion of Sir R. Bulkeley, to purchase mapa, one-inch to the mile, having the main roads and county bridges coloured. Four copies of Mr Codrington's circular on road maintenance bad been received from the Local Government Board. Dr Owen moved that each member of the committee be supplied with a copy; this, being seconded by Mr T. Pritchard, was car- ried. Mr Richard Hughes, Cefn Mawr, expressed his surprise that no communication bad been received from the Malltraeth Marsh Commissioners in reference to the Malltraeth Bridge, which he con- sidered was getting worse, and was sadly in want of repair. Mr T. Pritchard thought they were not aware that the committee was meeting that day, and pro bably they would write by the council meeting. FINANCE COMMITTEE. Immediately after the road and bridges com- mittee, a meeting of the finance committee was held, Mr Councillor G. J. Roberts (chairman) presiding, the other members present being— Aldermen Richard Williams, Thomas Jones (Bod- ewryd), W. R. Jones, Thomas Jones (Hendre- gadog), Richard Hughes (Holyhead), the Rev S. A. Fraser, Harry Clegg; Councillors H. Thomas, Elias Jones, J. Rice Roberts, Thomas Owen, W. Prytherch, and the Rav E. Cynffig Davies. RAILWAY RATES. A circular was read from the Mansion House Committee asking for further contribution towards the expenses of engaging a counsel to oppose the proposed charges on general principles. The amount of money received was about £ 370, but this was insufficient. At first the Board of Trade objected to a counsel appearing, but afterwards they had consented. He had paid a subscription of two guineas in order to become a member of the Mansion House Committee." The chairman remarked Ithat they were much indebted to Mr Clegg for the way he bad done his dutv. Mr Hugh Thomas asked whether it was legal according to sec. 80, sub.-see. 3, of the Local Government Act for them to pay any amount without the same having been passed by the finance committee. The council had at its last meeting granted the sum of £10 towards the rail- way rates committee, which had not been recom- mended by the finance committee, and he had hesitated a little in putting it to the meeting. He wished to know whether in future all the accounts had to be passed by the finance committee. The Chairman explained that the finance com- mittee had not objected to the payment of that amount, only that they wished the matter laid be- fore the whole council. The Clerk confirmed this, and stated that it it had been referred to the council, and that all the members of the finance committee were present at the council meeting at which it was unani- mously passed, and therefore he had takan it as a resolution from the finance committee as well. The Rev S. A. Fraser asked if the finance com- mittee were to object to the payment of any amount, and should the council reverse their de cision, how would they stand in the face of the section quoted by Mr Thomas. Mr H. Clegg remarked that there would be nothing for them to do but for the finance com- mittee to resign, and the council to appoint another committee which would pass the accounts (laugh- ter). Mr W. Prytherch moved that the best thanks of the committee be tendered to Mr Clegg for his services on the railway rates committee, and that they should contribute a sum not exceeding S5 towards the expenses. Also that the two guineas be refunded to Mr Clegg. This was seconded by the Rev E. Cynffig Davies, B.A. Mr Elias Jones, J.P., moved that Mr Clegg's expenses be also defrayed, but Mr Clegg objected and remarked that those would be included in the vote of thanks. The motion was unanimously agreed to. TENDERS FOR PRINTING. The clerk reported that the printing of the register had been entrusted to Mias Thomas, Beau- maris, whose tender, viz., £70, was the lowest; and the committee considered the remainder of the printing. THE TREASURER'S ESTIMATES. The treasurer submitted his estimates of the receipts and payments for the half year ending 31st March, 1890. The clerk stated that a rote of 2ld in the £ had been made at the beginning of the last half-year, which would have been insufficient to carry on bad it not been for the sum of £1100 which had been received from the Government, but this amount was to be expended for other purposes than those specified in the statement. Mr Richard Hughes (Holyhead) asked for explanation upon the last item in the payments, viz, exchequer contribution account £1122. The clerk explained that this sum had been received from the Government towards local taxation, but had to be applied for certain pur- poses other than those included in the payments. This amount was also included in the balance in band, which was therefore considerably less than it appeared, and also there was a sum of £800 to be paid before June when the new county-rate would come in; so that in fact they had to provide for the expenses until June and not for six months. Mr H. Clegg asked where was the benefit from the grant if they bad to pay them, and Mr Richard Hughes asked what was the good of having them if they had to pay them thus. Mr B. Thomas referred to a further grant of £ 6000 to be received from the Treasury towards local taxation. The clerk stated that the Treasury bad informed them the amount would be between £3500 and £4000, but the estimates were made so as to endeavour to carry on apart from that grant a3 there was no knowing what would be the claims, and as to any benefit being derived from it, he believed they really would be the losers by it. Ia reply to a question he replied that the balance in hand when the council came into power was a little over £1000. Mr H. Clegg moved that a rate of 2|-d in the £ be made. This was seconded by Mr J. Rice Roberts, who considered they could not possibly go in for a lower rate than that, and that it was better to be on the safe side. The Hev E. Cynffig Davies moved an amend- ment that a rate of only 21d be levied. Tie Rev S. A. Fraser seconded the amendment. Mr Thomas Owen remarked that as these were only estimates it would be better for them to be on the safe side, and that the time to economise would be after they had received the money. The amendment being put up, the Rev E. Cynffig Davies asked that the names be taken down. There voted for the amendment, the Rev E. Cynffig Davies, the Rev S. A. Fraser, Mr Richard Hughes (Holyhead), and Mr Thomas Jones (Bodewryd). There voted for the motion eight, but the names were not taken. The motion being then put up was carried. SALARIES. Li The claims for the moiety of salaries of the medical officer and inspector of nuisances from the Menai Bridge Local Board, and of the inspec- tor of nuisances from the Holyhead Urban Sani- tary Authority were deferred. A circular was read from the Local Government Board stating thfe amount expended by the guardians of the different unions in salaries, &c., towards which a grant will have to be made by the coanty council. This matter was also deferred, as it had not been ascertained what portion was to be paid by Angle- sey to the Bangor and Beaumaris, and Carnarvon Unions. FITTINGS FOR THE COUNCIL CHAMBER. The clerk applied for some small fittings towards the room where the council meetings are held, and these were granted. THE STANDING JOINT COMMITTEE. A meeting of the Standing Joint Committee, appointed by the Quarter Sessions and the County. Council, was held, when the following members were present Appointed by the Quarter Sessions M3jor- Geperal Hughes, Capt Robert ap Hugh Williams, Capt F. M. Morgan, Mr H. Bulkeley Price, Mr Alderman Harry Clegg, and Mr Councillor C. F. Priestley. Appointed by the County Council: Alderman T. W. Jones, Councillors Lewis Hughes, A. McKillop, Owen Morris, Dr Roland Williams, Samuel Hughes, Capt O. Thomas, O. H. Foulkes, John Lloyd, and David Roberts. THE CHIEF-CONSTABLES ACCOUNTS. The Chief-constable submitted his accounts which amounted to JE224 during the quarter. Dr Roland fWilliams asked, in reference to an item for lamps, whether they had been suppl ed for the use of the Holyhead Police Station or for the superintendent's house, and if for the latter he objected to it, as he could not see why the county should pay for lamps for the superin- tendent's private use, that it was quite sufficient for them to pay for oil. The Chief-constable replied that be could not say for certain, but he was under the impression they were for the police station. Mr Lewis Hughes remarked that at the previous meeting it had been passed that each member of the committee be supplied with a copy of the chief constable's accounts a few days prior to the meeting. The clerk stated that such a motion cculd not have been passed, else he would have had it on the minutes, but there might have been a tlJk about the matter. The Chief-constable said that he did not close his accounts until the last moment, and had not done so then until the previous night, and that it would be impossible for him to close his accounts sooner in the September quarter. Mr Lewis Hughes moved that a copy of the accounts be forwarded to each member with the a.genda in futore. This was seconded by Mr T. W. Jones, who remarked it was useless for them to come there unless they would be prepared to enter into the accounts, which they could not do without looking over them previously. The motion was agreed to. It was also decided to hold tie October meeting of the committee a week later, so that the accounts might be ready. THE CHIEF-CONSTABLE'S REPORT.—COMPLIMENT- ING THE OFFICIALS AND POLICE. Lieut. Colonel W. H. Thomas submitted his report for the quarter, with a distribution return of the force, which was complete. 103 persons had been fined and 18 persons sent to prison during the quarter, as against 108 fined and 8 sent to prison in the corresponding quarter. Five persons had been proceeded against and convicted for assaults on the police, against 5, and 3 convicted in the corresponding quarter. He was unable to produce the annual report of crime for {the year ending 29th September as the committee met a I week earlier than the Quarter Sessions used to do. He bad accompanied Col Cobbe, H.M. Inspector, on Friday and Monday, when they visited the police stations at Holybead, Menai Bridge, Beau- maris, Amlwch, and L'angefni. With regard to the Holyhead Police Station the inspector had written as follows" The cells close, damp, narrow, and badly ventilated; those upstairs are very dark and close; no airing ground nor place for exercise. Cells of old construction." The I Amlwch Pulice Station was undergoing repabs, and a few slight repairs were required at the Llangefni station. He would like to know the wish of the committee with regard to the next year's clothing, Messrs Hibbert and Co. having for several years -supplied the annual clothing. The county bad been wonderfully free from ail I diseases under the Contagious Diseases (Animals) Act. Tbree places bad been infected with swine fever, and two pigs ordered by the local authority to be slaughtered; &nd two farms in the parish of Llanfwrog had been infected with sheep-scab. Dr Roland Wil! iaras complimented the Chief- [ constable upoa thevecy able and clear way he had j given his evideure before the Royal Commissi. nin i reference to the Sunday Closing Act, and he .-on- j sidled thf t the evidence was a very strong proof | that the Act had proved of the greatast blessing ? S.0iCkUn5y" X?e con £ ratulatr-d the police at Holyhead, and especially P.C. Owen Jones (24) upon the able and praiseworthy way he had con- ducted a recent prosecution under the Sunday Closing Act, which charge be bad been able to prove to the hilt. Ha (Dr Wdliams) hoped the matter would not escape the notice if the com- mittee. WELL DONE, DR ROLAND WILLIAMS Dr Williams called the attention of the Chief- constable to the conduct of one of thA police force. He and some others had decided not to mention the name of the constable, as be was a man who has a wife and family, and they di I not like to cause him any harm for the sake of his family. The constable had found a couple of boys gather- ing blackberries in a certain fii-J!d, aDd he went up to them. The boys informed him that they had the permission of the farmer. He then either went personally to, or in some other way informed the landlord or h;s agent,that the'farmer had given permission to the boys to'be oo the land poach ing. He considered that the constable must have been an idiot to do soch a thing, and he hopld such a disgraceful conduct would not be repeaTd a" trt de'br t0 h' k at the P™ tba* thP rnn^Iw8' D0W aPPeared to him Hp Au ere g01nS to take their places. He woald suggest that the Chief-constable should send a circular or speak personally to each of the to'intMfprP bC?Utl0Dithen t0 be Very carefuI not between laLolord and tenant. Chief-constable was anxious to have the name of the officer, which Di Williams declined to, Mr C. F Priestley remarked that be considered it was most unfair towards all connected with the police to bring such a charge without mentioning the name. The constable, whoever he was, must have been a thorough booby, and he thought he should not. be in the force at all. Mr T. W. Jones thought that they should insist npon having the name should anything of the kiud occur in future. S ha'dr^'dMh«Ki!l0i)Sai? heu th°ugbt Dr Williams m l? kr(rther on that committee. Was it the constable cr the farmer ? (laughter). The matter was then allowed to drop. THE CLOTHING. Mr T w. Jones called attention to the fact that it had been passed to app'y for tenders for the supply of ciotning for the police Upon the moticin of gr A. McKiliop, seconded »p0, Th?mas, it was decided to advertiz9> Genedl Gymreig and the lYortn Wales Chronicle for tenders, and also that the chief constable should inform Messrs Hibbeitand Co., by sending them a copy of the advertisement. THE EXPLOSIVES ACT. The same inspectors liS before were appointed under the Explosives Act. Mr Lewis Hughes complained of the amount of dynamite kept in private houses in the northern part of Anglesey, and it was found about Pnd left in the hand? of children. A man might go and buy a hundred pounds without the slightest surveillance, so the inference he drew was that Th«SISfip0frS WG f6 u?0t atter\dlpS t0 ^eir duties. The chief-constable remarked that they were thus mixing two acts together. The duties of the inspectors were to inspect the magazines where dynamite was sold. Mr A. McK, Ilop made a similar complaint to that made by Mr Lewis Hughes. It was explained that it lay in the power of anyone to summon a person for keeping too la-ire a quantity of dynamite. THE HOLYHEAD POLICE STATION. Upon the motion of Mr H. Clegg, seconded by Dr Roland Williams, and supported by Capt F. M. Morgan and Mr Owen Morris, it was decided to recommend the council to purchase a plot of land and two houses adjoining the Holyhead Police Station at the price it was offered by Lord Stanley, viz. £ 5i8. J APPOINTING CONSTABLES.—A "THOROUGH GOOSE" IN THE FORCE. Dr Roland Williams said that at the previous meeting he contended that the appointment of constables by the chief-constable was subject to the approval of the Standing Joint Committee, which Col. Thomas and others had disputed. He had written to the Home Secretary on the sub- ject, and his reply was as follows :—" By sect 6 of the Act. 2 and 3 Viet., chap. 93, the appoint- ment of constables by the chief constables is sub. jact to the approval of two or more justices in patty sessions assembled and by sect. 9, sub- sect. 1. of the Local Government Act, the powers of justices out of session are transferred to the Standing Joint Committee, whose approval accordingly must be obtained for the appointment of county constables." He (the Dr) would suggest that Col. Thomas should appoint the constables a J f?'orm committee of the appointments, and the approval of the committee would be given unless there would be soma very strong grounds for declining. 6 s uuuuo The chief-constable replied that in connection with no duty he had he would be more glad of assistance than with this, only he would like to have the instructions of the committee with regard to the matter. Mr C. F. Priestley said he knew of a constable who was a thorough goose and wanting in common sense. It was impossible to put anything in or get anything out of him (laughter). The chief constable said it was a most difficult task to know who were suitable. A. man might be a splendid writer and everything like that, and yet be very ignorant of how to conduct a case. It was resolved, upon the motion of Dr Roland Wil- liams, seconded by Mr Lewis Hughes, that the chief-constab;e be authorised to fill a vacancy and report the same to the committee. FINES.—JUSTICES' JUSTICE CRITICISED. Dr R dand Williams brought cases before the notice of the committee in which there appeared to be unequal punishment. Some time ago a certain party bad stolen a little dog, and the fine imposed was £3 12s, including costs. Lately, there was another case, in which a younc fellow was charged with having stolen two goats, this being done in broad daylight, and the countable deserved praise for finding him out. The verdict of the court was that the offender sbould come up for judgment when called upîn, and the 25a costs thrown upon the rates, while the parents of the lad would have been most glad to get him off upon the payment of costs. This seemed to him (Dr Williams) a very peculiar law-if it were law-that one man had to pay S3 12s for stealing a dog and another had to pay nothing for stealing two goats. THE COUNTY ANALYST. The clerk stated that no samples of food or drugs had been submitted to the county analyst during the quarter, and that therefore no report hai been received. Captain Robert ap Hugh Williams said be thought it very unsatisfactory that no samples had been submitted to the analyst during the quarter, and bad the inspectors done their duty be could hardly imagine they would have had nothing to send. Mr C. F. Priestley thought the poor would like their bread weighed oftener than it is being weighed. Mr Lewis Hughes considered that a fee of a guinea per analysis was an excessive charge, and he believed they might have one to do the work for half a guinea. It was decided to purchase half-a-dozen milk guages that the police might test the milk, and not seed any away when there was no necessity. INSPECTORS OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES. An application was received from the finance committee that the superintendent and inspector of police be allowed to be appointed inspectors IIf weights and measures without extra pay or travel- ling expenses out of pocket during the seasons they make the circuit of the district. The application was granted upon the motion of Mr T. W. Jones, seconded bv Mr J. Lloyd, and sup ported by Dr R land Will'sme.

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CAE MORGAN, HOLYHEAD. SIR,-Allow me a small space in your valuable paper to call attention to a public nuisance at the above place. The field belongs to Mr H. If- Wdliams, J.P., of Treartbur Bay, Holyhead, and c" Trecasteil, Baaumaris, and it is let to different shows, &c., by the agent. A short time ago the inhabitants of the neighbouring houses signed a memorial, and forwarded the same to Mr Wil- liams, praying that this nuisance be abated, as the noise created by the different shows, &c, caused great trouble to those who lived near. Mt Williams kindly promised to see to the matter, but I am afraid he has entirely forgotten it, or else that his instructions have not been carried out* If thR subject were again brought under notice of Mr Williams, undoubtedly he would redress the greviance.—Yours, &c., A. B.

"THE BATTLE OF LIFE." SIR,- In the correspondence on the above which appeared in a London contemporary, it is interesting to note how the different writers loot at the Battle of Life," what attitude they take in the struggle. To some the battle is fierce and bitter, with disappointed hopes and blighted pros- pects still they fight manfully and honourably. they do not repine against destiny, knowing that the way of man is not in himself, nor is it in man that walketb to direct bis steps." The Battle of Life is fierce or weak to a great extent as we fight it. A man is fully justified iO making every effort to better his condition in life but when you see the discontent evinced by many against their lot in life, and the position in which j Providence has placed them when you witness the frantic efforts made for the sake of appear" I ances, the stratagems resorted to to make the world, or what they term society, to believe that they are richer than what they really are, the struggles made to ape their richer neighbourSf make the "Battle of Life" a despicable,dishonour' able strife, and not an honourable combat. All this subterfuge and dishonesty in life is entirely owing to the hollowness and rotten state of so called society, which cannot recognise merit unless its setting be of gold. A member of society may be the greatest dolt or the most debauched* but with all he has the open sesame to it, but divest the one or the other of his surroundings and he is at once tabooed and loses caste. Can it be [ wondered that so much dishonesty is done fot appearances when the state of Denmark is sO rotten?—Yours, &c., MARGARET RICHARDS. Bangor.

CYCLING RECORDS ON WELSH ROADS. SiR) The correspondence in your last issue in reference to the above subject has greatly inter- ested me, and Bangorian's letter in your last issue has provoked me into writing this letter, although I am totally disinterested as to which of the two claimants has the first place. If you will read Bangorian's letter you will find that he uses these words, Mr Elias was prevented through quite unforeseen and unavoid- able circumstances trom completing the 24 hours. Now this clearly shows that Mr Elias intended to do a 24 hours' record. "Bangorian" also says, Had he (Mr Elias) continued his riding to cover the last named time, i.e., 24 hours, he would have bifate^ P°,nna^'s record." This phrase shows that Mr. Elias's intended record was to beat Mr Connah's. Now, if you will sum all this together you wilt see the reason why "Bingorian says in the commencement of his letter, that Mr Elias made no mention of,a 24 hoars' record." The defeated do not, as a rule, proclaim their defeat. But some are so ungenerous as to assert that they were the victors, or, at least, others do for them. Here we have "Bangorian'' ending his letter thus, "Still I maintain that his i, the best record j on Welsh roads in spite of all that may be espoused I in favour of M r Connah." What these quite unforeseen and unavoidable I circumstances were I do not know. But know- I ing how hard Mr Elias must have ridden to Holy- head and Carnarvon and back, after having ridden about 135 miles previously, may I not suppose that, having intended to ride for 24 hours, it was unforeseen that he would ba'too tired to ride even a mile further. If I am allowed to suppose so, I can easily see that the unfore- seen was also unavoidable." For if a maD rides 203 miles it is "unavoidable" that he should have his breath for the 204th mile, and no breath at all for the 205th. In starting on his eventful ride Mr Elias, I have no doubt,had two intentions. First, of riding 200 miles in 24 hours and, secondly, of beating Mr Connah's record. Now everybody must give hitO credit for having so successfully accomplished the first, and I believe that he alone has ridden 204 miles in 22 hours and 10 minutes. But ''Bangor- ian must admit that Mr Elias has honourably failed to beat the 24 hours' record. Apologising for occupying any space in your paper,-I beg to remain, yours truly, ANOTHER BANGORIAN. October 7th, 1889.

EXCURSIONS ON [THANKSGIVING DAY. SIR, At the meeting of the Executive Com- mittee of the North Wales Temperance Association held on Saturday last, when arrangements were made for the annual meeting to be held at Machynlleth cn the 31st inst, it was also resolved: —' That wa earnestly request the railway companies not to arrange excursions on the day of thanksgiving for the harvest,as it tempts people to leave their.,homes on a day set apart for humilia- tion and thanksgiving before the Giver of all goodness, who, but for such excursions, would ^pend the day for the purpose specified." All who can are requested to assist in this appeal to the railway companies. J. EIDDON^JONES,'Secretary. U Llanrug, October 8th, \889.^ ==-

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