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THE DFCLINE AND FALL OF NEWBOROUGH. t Newborough is a place of great interest, of striking contrasts. Side by side with cottages which are mere hovels you find the remains of mansions which could once boast of dignity and splendour. Ages ago it was a town of considerable political and social importance. Landed aristo- crats had their "townhouses" there, and the town was a parliamentary borough. All that is past and gone. Even the land of the par; sh has lost its ancient grandeur and fertility. Hundreds of acres of rich meadow have been covered by sterile sandhills, blown thither from the sea. Whole farms have thus been devastated, and thousands of rabbits are the only denizens now of vast areas where once the yellow corn bent to the breeze. The rabbit-catcher reigns where the love-lorn swain once could sing, Mi sy'n bugeilio'r gwenith gwyn, Ac arall sy'n ei fedi." The story of Newborough was worth the telling, and Mr Owen Williamson did well to essay the task. His Hanes Niwbwrch (Liverpool: W. A. Jones. Price Is), is a little volume that will be read in all paits of the globe, and chefr the home-sick heart of many a daring sailor boy in the remotest corners of the earth. For Newbo- rough, despite its disastrous past, has produceed a crop of men unsurpassed for their energy and love of adventure. If the sea robbed it of a part of its pristine glory, it got tit for tit in return. The Newborough boys have conquered the sea that stole the la.nd from their ancestors. JSome ef the biggest aud smartest merchant crafts afloat are commanded by Newborough skippers. New- borough is a hall-mark that passes current in most of the great shipp; ng offices. It is a golden key that opens all doors. n Shipowners know they can always trust a Newborough captain. Other towns there are which are not looked upon with such favour in this respect, and their sailors are a drug in the market. I could name some of these towns, but I refrain. Newborough men and Newborough lads, however, Lile very much sought after, as they are always good natured, willing, courageous, and trustworthy. Go to any port you like on the face of the globe this moment, and you are pretty sure to find a Newborough man there and ten to one he is a capt tin or an officer. I Mr Williamson was bred, if not also born, in the town. His father was the famous old bard, Bardd Du Mon, who was within an ace of capturing the chair at the historical Aberffraw Eisteddfod. Bardd Du was not originally a Newborough boy. Ho passed through on one of his pilgrimages, settled down there as a schoolmaster, and re- mained there for the rest of his not over-happy life. He cultivated the muse under great ^difficulties. Schoolmasters at that time were not so well paid as they are now, and Bardd Du was not perhaps the most, "fforddiol" of men.His son's lines fell in more pleasant place. He followed his father in the pedagogic profession, and had charge first of a national school, and then of a board school, in the neighbouring hamlet of jDwyran for many years. lie has now retired on a pension, and devotes his leisare to the pursuit of Literature. Historical novels from: his pen have appeared in some of our contemporaries, and he has taken scores of prizes iu local eisteddfodau for poems and essays. His one supreme delight is the study of the antiquities of the locality. Several of his articles on this subject have been published in Cymru." This little book of his is the result of many years of careful research. He has consulted every scrap of available documents, collected information from all sources, and increased his store of know- ledge by enquiries amongst the oldest inhabitants. The first forty pages of the book are taken up with the history of the political rise and fall of the town. A bitter and prolonged battle was fought between Newborough and Beaumaris for Parlia- mentary representation. The final struggle took place im 1730, and the fates favoured Beaumaris. The story of the contest is even too long to be gammarised here. The reader will find it set forth lucidly and concisely in Mr Williamson's volume, and the perusal of it cannot fail to prove of con- siderable interest. J chapters brace the origin and progress 9f the social and religious revival of comparatively modern days. After the disappearance of its an- cient political prestige, Newborough seems to have gone through a long period of poverty and apathy. At last a time of activity and enterprise dawned. A trivial incident resulted in considerable develop- ment. A small syndicate of Newborough men bought two ships. John Jones, subsequently Captain Jones, Bodiorwerth, was appointed cap- tain of one of them, and the Bodiorwerth ships gave to the world a large number of sailors. Generation after generation of lads commenced their career on board these vessels, and New- borough became famous for its sea-goiog men. The Bodiorwerth ships, however, were small ones, and did not sail into foreign parts. In 1808, Mr Humphrey Owen, the son of Mr William Humphreys, of Llanfaglan, came to live at Rhydd- gaer, a large farm in the parish of Llangeinwen, adjoining Newborough. Mr Owen was a remark- able man in many respects, and having the neces- I sary capital, went into the shipping business. His first ships were the Swallow," the" Royal William," the "Hindoo," and the "Higginson." In these the Newborough lads sailed to all parts of the globe, and Mr Owen's commercial enterprise thus affected, in a vital degree, the prosperity and development of Newborough. The navigating fever took firm hold of the place, and has not re- laxed its grip in any measure even [unto this day. Mr Owen's memory is honourably perpetuated by his children, six ef whom are happily still with us. One of them lives in the old home, Mr Thomas Owen; the two other brothers are Messrs W. N. Owen, J.P., Plaspenrhyn, and John Owen, Ty Coch, of this town. The daughteis areUrs Jones, Treaama; Mrs Morgan, formerly of Bryngwyn Hall; and Mrs Griffith, Maenhir. They are all worthy children of a worthy fathpr, and, it need hardly be added, highly respected and esteemed by aU. The Methodist revival is not treated as ade- quately as might be desired, the celebrated Sasiynau" not being mentioned at all. Here the author neglected a subject eminently worthy of attention, and a subject that would yield a great deal of interesting matter. Mat-making, the staple industry, is also somewhat gingerly handled, and that in the course of a few casual notes at the end of the book. The subject cer- tainly deserved a chapter to itself, which chapter, if properly written, would have been one of the most inter, sting in the volume. The book has been written in a fluid, clear, readable style. The author, as already intimated, knows how to manipulate the pen, and his Welsh is tolerably pure and idiomatic. Some chapters might have been profitably condensed, while others would well bear a little extension. Had the author passed the proof-sheets through the hands of a literary friend, an occasional blemish, and a few flippant sentences here and there, might have been avoided. On the,whole, however, Mr William- son has done his work in a very creditable manner, and he deserves our gratitude for undertaking the task and accomplishing it so satisfactorily. To write the history of a parish or a town is not so very easy a matter as it may look to the anin- itited. In fact it is one of the most difficult things in literature, and it cannot be done without a great deal of patience, diligence, knowledge, and sound judgment. In the prasent instance, the materials, considering the ancient importance of the towu, were most provokingly scanty, and it must have been a work of great difficulty and delicacy to obtain and verify the facts, and to draw the correct generalisations from them. Mr Williamson applied himself with praiseworthy ^Wnce to the collection of the raw material, and wknowledge and critical judgment as an anti- miarian has enabled him to make good UM of that material and to produce a book of exceptional interest and merit.
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THE NATIONAL MEMORIAL TO •…
THE NATIONAL MEMORIAL TO PRINCE LLYWELYN. Meeting at Bangor. Judging from the meeting held last Thursday evening, November 14th, in the Penrhyn Hall, patriotism must be at a low ebb in Bangor at the present time. One might have expected that a meeting held to further the movement for a national memorial to Llywelyn em Llyw Olaf would prove a great attraction. Such was not the case, however. At the comncencemei. t of the meeting there were only about 50 or 60 present. The attendance increased as the meeting proceeded, but even at the end it was not very large. The Mayor (Mr John Evan Roberts) presidecl,- this being his met public appearance since his promotion to the mayoralty. After a few well- chosen introductory iemarks by the chairman, Mr W. Lewis Jones, who, as the only member of the executive committee residing in Bangor, had convened the meeting, read lette-s of apology for non-attendance from the Lord Bishop of Bangor, Lord Penrhyn, Alderman T. C. Lewis, Dr He.ber Evans, Archdeacon Howell, Mr J. R. Davies, and Mr T. E. Ellis, M.P., who were expected to have been present. Bishop Lloyd's letter is interesting and ought to prove to the suspicious Churchmen of Bangor that there is no political or sectarian taint about the movement to prevent them from joining to make it the success it deserves to be. h I hope," be said, that th meeting will be a suecess. It is hardly creditable to us that so many meetings should have to be held in order to rouse the pat- riotic sentiment of the people. One would have thought that spontaneous contributions would have poured in without effort. I hope, however, that the meeting this evening will make its voice heard far and wide and that a worthy tribute to Llywelyn ein Llyw Olaf' will be raised. What- ever form the memorial may assume, I trust it will be a noble one, worthy of Wales and worthy of the hero it will commemorate." The Rev Gwynoro Davies, J.P., Barmouth, was then called upon to explain the object of the move- ment and to explain what progress had been al- ready made with it. He expressed his great dis- appointment at the meagreness of the attendance, and hoped that Bangor was more patriotic than the appearance of the hall would lead one to think. He then sketched the origin and history of the movement and explained that no decision had been arrived at as to the form of the memorial owing to diversity of opinion, some being in favour of erect- ing a monument over Llewelyn's grave at Abbey Cwm Hir; others preferring the spot where the Prince fell in battle; others, again, thinking that it should be in his native Gwynedd. The question was an open one, and each subscriber was asked to specify the object towards which he wished his subscription to be devoted. In conclusion he made an eloquent appeal to the inhabitants of Bangor, the intellectual capital of North Wales, to support the movement heartily. The next speaker was Lord Kenyon. This young nobleman, who proved himself thablest and fairest representative of the landlord interest on the Land Commissicn, is not an orator, but he delivered an earnest and interesting speech. After pointing out the national chaLacter of the move- ment, he proceeded to show why it ought to appeal specially to Bangorians. Llewelyn's palace was at Aberffraw, and no doubt he must often have passed through Bangor on his was to the borders of his territory. Besides, the battle of Moelydon, where he utterly defeated the English, was not very far from the town. Referring to the different forms suggested for the memorial, his lordship said it had been suggested to him that possibly the foundation of a scholarship or lectureship in con- nection with the University of Wales would be an appropriate thing to do. Principal Reichel, in moving a vote of thanks to Lord Kenyon, expressed the hope that, in addition to a suitable memorial in stone or bronze, some central institution would be, established to en- courage the art and industry of Wales. Alderman Thomas Lewis seconded the resolution, and ad- vocated the claims of Aber as the best site for the memorial with an enthusiasm which was much cheered by the audience. I The vote wag put to the meeting and carried with Acclamation. After Lord Kenyon had briefly replied, the following resolution was proposed by Professor J. E. Lloyd: That this meeting cordially welcomes the movement to raise a national memorial to Llew- elyn, the last of the Welsh Princes, rejoices in the support which the movement has already received, and pledges itself to promote its success by every means in its power." Professor Lloyd, in an excellent address, sketched the history of Llewelyn, and referred specially to the charm of his character and to his romantic love story. The Rev J. Puleston Jones seconded the resolu- tion ia a characteristically humorous Welsh speech. The reverend gentleman wanted the memorial to take the form of University buildings. It may be mentioned, by the way, that every speaker had a new suggestion as to the form which the memorial should take. The resolution was, of course, unanimously carried amid considerable cheering. Mr L. D. Jones then moved, and Colonel Savage seconded, that the following gentlemen, most of whom are already members of the execu- tive and of the general committee of the movement, be appointed a local committee to collect subscrip- tions, and that the committee have power to add to their number:-Lord Penrhyn, the Lord Bishop of Bangor, the Mayor of Bangor, the Town Clerk, Mr H. Bulkeley Price, Mr T. C. Lewis, Principal Price, Professor Lloyd. Mr Henry Lewis, the Rev T. Edwin Jones, Mr David Williams, Mr W. Lewis Jones, Mr W. E. Davies (Ceaumaris), Mr L. D. Jones' Colonel Savage, Principal Gethin Davies, and Mr W. Jenkyn Thomas, the last-named to act as convenor. After Loid Kenyon had proposed a vote of thanks to the Mayor for presiding, the meeting broke up. The committee will meet without delay to appoint collectors to thoroughly canvass the town for subscriptions, and it is to be hoped that Bangor will respond generously to the appeal. The Rev Gwynoro Davies said that the local com- mittee at Aberystwyth had undertaken to collect £ 100, and Bangor ought to contribute at least as much as Aberystwyth for the sake of its own re- putation. A considerable number of promises have already been raceived.
I THE FESTINIOG QUARRYMEN…
THE FESTINIOG QUARRYMEN AND THE LLOYD GEORGE CON- TROVERSY. In most, if not all, of the Festiuiog quarries the authorities have provided a convenient room and the necessary facilities for their workmen to have their meals, and the time at the men's disposal after finishing their mid-day meal is usually occu- pied in discussing various social, political, and re- ligious questions. Each dining-room has its officers, who, during their term of office, control the gatherings and provide subjects for discussion, which are exhibited on a slab inside the diuing- room. During the last fortnight the subject which has engrossed the attention of one of the largest of these concourses, in the Oakeley Quarries, was the attack made by the Goleuad on the popular member for the Carnarvon boroughs; and several speeches were delivered for and against the articles which have appeared in this organ, though it must be admitted the great majority were comdemnatory. On Monday the discussion was brought to a close, and the following resolution was adopted amidst acclamation by a large majority, That this meeting of quarrymen assembled at the Oakeley Quarries is of opinion that the attack made upon Mr Lloyd George by the Goleuad newspaper was uncalled for that the charges made are un- founded, as has been proved by the chief Whip and the Welsh party Whip; and that the time and talents of the minister who wrote the articles would have been much better employed if he had con- fined himself to his own particular avocation."
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BANGOR, COUNTY SCHOOL FOR…
BANGOR, COUNTY SCHOOL FOR GIRLS. On Saturday, a meeting of the Governors of this school was held, under the chairmanship of Pro- fessor Gray. There were also present Mrs I Reichel, Miss Maude (University Hostel), Mrs I Glynne Jones, Mrs Morgan Richards, Miss Mason (head mistress), Professor Dobbie, M.A., Mr Glynn Williams, M.A., and Mr J. Glynn Jones, secretary. As regards the new school, the secretary reported that the assessor (Mr W. D. Caroe), the architect to the Charity Commissioners, had made his award in favour of the plans of Mr John H. Phillips, M.S.A., architect, Cardiff, who was also the suc- cessful competitor in the recent Tate competition, when he was awarded the first prize for the best I plans for Welsh intermediate schools. The plans were referred to the building committee, Professor Dobbie being added, and it was decided to com- mence the erection of the schools as early as pos- sible. It was also resolved to make a special effort to obtain additional subscriptions so as to admit of buildings of the best character being er- ected. The opinion was expressed that the new school, which is intended to accommodate 100 pupils, would very soon be filled, as there were al- ready 41 pupils at the school now carried on in temporary premises, and thA number would be in- creased next term.—A discussion, in which the Chairman and others took part, took place as to the county graut. by the scheme it is provided that the grant is not to be not less than £ 220 yearly, and hitherto only the minimum sum has been paid by the county governing body. It was pointed out that if the grant was continued at the lowest possible amount it would be impracticable to efficiently carry on the school or to continue to award scholarships to elementary school children. Dissatisfaction was also expressed at the fact that, while the county governing body had received rents of Friars land, amounting,to nearly £ 250, they did not propose to pay those rents to the Bangor schools,—It was proposed by Professor Dobbie, seconded by Miss Maude, that application be made for an increased grant and allowances, and that a memorandum showing the grounds of the application be forwarded to the clerk to the county governors.—Miss Mason reported that the appoint- ment of an additional mistress was imperative.- The Chairman said that he quite concurred, but financial difficulties stood in the way.—Mrs Glynne Jones stated she was strongly of opinion that ade- quate teaching ought to be provided, and that the board should rely upon an increased grant, as the county governors would certainly see thrt it was unreasonable to oxpect the school to be carried on with a far lower grant than that to any other school in the county. She therefore proposed that an additional mistress be appointed next term, at a salary not exceeding L80 This wi-S carrwd unanimously. Mr Glynn Williams made a statement of the views of the govern- ors of Friars School as to the points upon which they considered the Carnarvon- shire scheme required amendment, and said that they invited the co-operation of the girls' school with the object of securing an amended scheme.— The Chairman was strongly of opinion that, as regards the girls' schjol, the scheme was most un- satisfactory both financially and otherwise.—It was unanimously resolved to appoint a committee, consisting of the chairman, Miss Mason, Mrs Reichel, and Mr T. C. Lewis, to co-operate with the Friars governors in the matter. It was decided to send a communication to the Anglesey county governors suggesting that they should, if possible, sanction an arrangement by which girls holding scholarships in Anglesey should be allowed to attend the Bangor school in cases where the school was more convenient of access than any Anglesey school, and intimating that the governors saw no objection to making Bangor scholarships tenable at any Anglesey school.-The Clerk re- ported that Dr Grey Edwards had not attended a meeting for over two years. He was accordingly declared disqualified, and the election of a new governor was directed, c:
A MOTHER'S TERRIBLE FEAR.
A MOTHER'S TERRIBLE FEAR. Interesting Affair near York. The strange case of a young lady atGate Helms- ley, near York, has been exciting the attention of the Yorkshire newspapers, and one of them has done a smart piece of work in the interview from which the following particulars are gleaned. Miss I Alice Hood, the lady in question, was visited by a Yorkshire Gazette" reporter, and her mother told A REMARKABLE STORY of her child's escape from death. It commenced with the story of a slight illness. Five years ago the girl, never robust, was over- taken by debility of an alarming character, and her condition caused her mother terrible fear. It was conjectured that she might have outg own her strength, and have thus fallen into a decline. Miss Hood was languid, indifferent, and depressed, and the distressing symptoms grew upon her. A skil- ful and well-reputed doctor of medicine was called in, said Mrs Hood, and attended the girl some time. She took medicine, of course ?" Many bottles, but she was not benefited by it, so far as I could see. She had to take per- manently to her bea, and I was obliged to feed her like a baby. We had to call in a second doctor.' Did he say what ailed her ?" asked the re- porter. I thought Alice was in a consumption. She was brought to nothing, and was like a skeleton. When she was in bed I eould scarcely see there was anyone between the sheets at all. I never thought she would get better, and many others who knew her thought the same. She was pale and thin, and appeared to be suffering from anaemia. The doctor said she might recover at, perhaps, 21 years of age." She must have had a change for the better long before coming of age, I think Oh yes, a twelvemonth before. It was in this way: I read in a Newspaper about Dr Williams' Pink Pills for Pale People. It was a case of a young woman who was affected exactly as my daughter was, and they had cured her when nothing else had any effect. They are not like ordinary medicine. I therefore pur- chased a bottle of the Pills." An what was your experience of them, Mrs Hooa ?" Well, before Alice had taken the contents of THE FIRST BOX she found herself much better. The poor girl seemed as if a load had been removed from her. Her strength returned; she could go out, and come back refreshed. I feel much better, mother,' she was wont to say. Her appetite soon returned, and she was soon able to work a little in the house. She took eight boxes in all, giving up Could go out." the Pills only when she was entirely herself again, thanks to their effect. I can safely say that Dr Wil- liams' Pink Pills are very wonderful things, and not like any other medicine I ever heard of." Mrs Hood was very pleased to tell the reporter all about the sur- prising cure of her daughter, desiring that others simi- larily affected would be led to try the same means; for Dr Williams' Pink IPills for Pale People are awonderfulspecific for. pale, sallow, and anaemic girls, enriching the blood and fortifying the nerves in both sexes, and thus curing diseases of the blood, such as scrofula; chronio erysipelas, and restoring pale and sallow complexions to the glow of health. They also cure Rheumatism, ner- vous diseases, and muscular lassitude, and also paralysis, locomotor ataxy, St Vitus' dance, neuralgia, nervous headache, and indigestion. They are now obtainable of all chemists, and from Dr Williams' Medicine Company, 46, Holbom- viaduct, London, at 2s 9d a box, or six for 13s 9d a box, but are genuine only with full name, Dr Williams' Pink Pills for Pale People. They are a specific for all the troubles peculiar to the female sex, and in men cure all cases arising from worry, overwork, or excesses.
PATENT RECORD.
PATENT RECORD. Compiled ior this paper by J. P. Bayly, British and, Foreign Registered Patent Agent and Engineer 18, Falham Place, Paddington, Londan, W. APPLICATIONS FOR PATENTS. 20262. W. Jones, 159, Commercial street, New- port. Improvements applicable to paper clips, files, blank book holders and cases. 20958. E. F. Stockwell, Glenard, Craigydon, Llandudno. Fastener for buttons, hooks and eyes: 20969. W. T. Phillips, Church roaa, Maindee, Newport, Mon. A detachable cover for air tyers adaptei for cycle Ekid other wheels. 21039. J. S. Williams and W. Lewis, Gwalia house, Blaenau Festiniog, N. Wales. An improved self-acting brake for crane. 21141. T. Morgan, 45, James street, Bute Docks, Cardiff. Improvements in artificial bait. PATENTS GRANTED AND SPECIFICATIONS PUBLISHED. 11585. J. R. Jo"es, 18, Lower Jersey street, Abergwynfi, and W. Barnes.'Ty draw street, Port TalDot, both in Glamorganshire. Self-closing valves. 11741. W. H. Farmer, Tonypandy, near Pont- y-pridd. Boots and shoes. 11901. J. Green, Tye, Brymbo, near Wrexham, Furnaces. 11933. W. W. Hood, Llwynpia, and G. T. Jones, 23, Sherwood place, Llwynpii, GIam. Railway vehicles.
AN t, PEN LETTER.
AN t, PEN LETTER. THE EDITOR, Yoa are requested to inform the readers f your valuable paper, that our new simples of knittiog, embroidery, and fancy wools, for home knitting, are now ready, and we shall be pleased to post them to all ladies sending us a postcard with their name and address upon it. Tte camples may be kept. We will also send samples (returnable) of our special dress fabrics, 108 well as p irticulars of our wonderful underwear, which has given such satisfaction 10 those J whohavetriedit We sail nocbiag but goods we can recommend, and theieis a great saving in p iae on everything bought from u-3. Letters should be carefully addressed— Providttae Mills Spmning Co., (Dept. No. 12) Bradford, Yorks."
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Pwllheli.,
Pwllheli. SPREADING INFECTION.—Mr John O. Jones,' inspector of nuisance, summoned Robert Jones, Summer Rest, before the BorouiIJ Court, last: Thursday, for allowing his child, wt(ilst suffering I under scarlet fever, to mix with other people, after due notice had been given him by the inspector and by Dr Eraser. Fine 1 Is, cost 9s 6d.
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^riccieth. DROWNED AT S:;A.—Mr Edward Solomon, son of Mrs Jane Solomon, was drowned whilst on voyage round Cape Horn, on board the Western j Monarch," belonging to Messrs R. Thomas and Co., of this town. Deceased was most kind to his widowed mother, and had a most bright future before him. THE M.P. AND THE QUARBYMEN.—On Satur- day, Mr n. Jones, Nant Gwynant, and Mr Wm. Parry, Ppumorfa, went to Mr D. Lloyd George, M.P., and presented him with a beautifully wrought inkstand, on behalf of the Rhosydd quarrymen, Festiniog. The deputation said that sometime ago the quarrymen resolved to show their intense satisfaction with the glorious victory which the hon. member obtained at the last elec- tion, and also to show their admiration of him, by presenting him with an inkstand. Mr D. Jones was requested to make the inkstand, which he did in a very artistic manner, and which was sent to Birmingham to be ornamented with siher.
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I I Ii ,Penmorfa. near Tremaeoc.
i Penmorfa. near Tremaeoc. A F-iuIeIDB.-Dr Hunter Hughes, the coroner, held an inquest last Thursday, on the body of the late David Barnett, a hawker. Alltud Eifion was foreman of the jury. Ellen Hughes, Tanyffolt, wid that she was going towards Clenneney on Tuesday afternoon, when she saw the body of a man lying in the river. She gave information to the men at Clenneney, who went down to the river at once. She knew D. Barnett well, but when she returned to the river and saw the body she did not recognise it. The body had respect- able clcthes on, but no coat.-Robeit Evans, Cefn Peraidd, deposed to taking the body out of the water. The Clenneney man servant assisted. Both of them examined deceased's clothes, and found 9s 7 £ d and a threepenny bit. Witness did not know whose body it was. The b^y might have fallen into the water higher up. There was a heavy flood on Monday. He thought he saw de- ceased on Monday. Barnett used to go about to buy butter and eggs, and sell them. As far as he knew, deceased was of sound mind.—John Grif- fiths, a servant boy at Cefn Ooch Isaf, said that he found on the grass near a wall, close to the water, a basket covered with a coat. The coat tails were' in the water. There was no road or a footpath in the place. He took the articles to (jefn Coch. He did not see anybody about on Monday or Tues- day.-P.C. Robert Jones, Garn, siid that he knew the deceased well for year.. Deceased was always weak in health, and lately was very unwell and depressed. Witness heard that Barnett had stated that he intended doing something to himself. From what witness had lately seen and heard, and from the circumstances in connection with the dis- covery of the basket, &c., and the body, witness believed that Barnett committed suicide.—Ellen Barnett, deceased's wife, said that he was 6& years old. He had been very unwell lately, com- plaining of indigestion. She told him once not to do anythmg to himself, because he appeared as if something pressed heavily on his mind. But she never thought that he would commit suicide. He was not insured.—Owen Griffith, joiner, said that deceased made a statement to him orce, which shewed fhat he sometimes contemplated self-de- struction.-A verdict was returned that the de- ceased committed suicide whilst temporarily in- sane.
ANGLESEY AND CARNARVONSHIRE,…
ANGLESEY AND CARNARVONSHIRE, I DAIRY SCHOOL, BANGOR. The work of the school for this year was brought to a close on the 18th and 19th October, by the annual examination for certificates, which was ¡ held, on behalf of the Agricultural Department of the University College of North Wales, Bangor, by the examiners, viz., Prolessor Winter, Mr Thomas Roberts (Aber), and Mr Thomas Rigby. Eleven candidates presented themselves for exam- ination, and of these the following nine were successful, the names being given in order of melit Miss Mary Jones, Crymlyn, Aber, Bangor. Mr Allan Baguley, University College, Bangor. Mr Abel Edwin Jones, University College, Baugor. Miss Gwladys Jones, Gwthrian, Aberdaron. Miss Annie J. Owen, Ysgubor Bach, Aberdaron. Miss Hannah E. Williams, Brynmor, Llangian, Pwllheli. Miss Mary E. Parry, Bwlchyfen, Llangefni. Miss Catherine Jones, Deiglawdd, Aberdaron. During the past season the work done by the school has been very successful. Classes in butter- making extending in each case for a fortnight by the; instructress, Miss M. Eyton Lloyd, at the following local centres: in connection with the County Council of Carnarvonshire, at Aberdaron, where eleven pupils took the course, and at Llan- gian, where there were also eleven pupils, the two classes held at Bangor in May and October being attended by 13 and 9 pupils respectively. In con- nection with the County Council of Anglesey, classes were held at Tycroes with 13 pupils, Llan- gwyllog with 23, and Bryngwran with 15. A demonstration was also given at the Betbesda Agricultural Show. At all the centres the number of spectators who paid for admission to witness the work of the classes was large, and great inter- est was taken in the proceedings. The local arrangements were carried out by representative committees to whom, with the local secretaries, the success of the classes is in a great measure due.
HOW TO DEFEAT OUR ENEMIES.
HOW TO DEFEAT OUR ENEMIES. Everything that tends to weaken our Coaetiiration and render it liable to diseases is an enemy of man- kind, and everth ng that tinds to withitandthe attacks of these enemies and to restore Lealth and strength to the human syetem is a true friend. Among the most ptomine-t and most dreadful, like so many generals in the att acking fcrces of the great eLemy of mankind—death—may be n eutioned :— indigestion, liver complain:, nervous disorder and chest affections, while the dictereat symptoms by which tuese diseases manifest themselves m.y be rtgarded uS so many mb-ofheers in t e ranks of the enemy. When any ine-of tkase,.tta(;kd us we may b« certain that some ef the othe.s are close at kand. The stomach, liver, lungs, ntrvel-, and. blood, are .portions of the budy that the enemy is very prone GO MStiail, and if he bucceeds in maintaining his position f, r any length of time in any une of them, and is not quickly expelled, he soon extends his pernicious -ominions to oiher parts of tne body. v\ tun the stomach is diso deled we may be certain thar the enemy in some 4wm or other has gained a f Jothod there, and if the tood be not pr p\Orly digested tha blood does not rece/ve a suffiti ncy of the vital partioles necessary to diffuse through all parts of the system in oider to afford, p opr nourishment tj the body. The best friend in such cases, aud the one moat certain to assist yuu in repelling the enemy un- der any of the atiovegu set is Gwilym Evans' Quinine (' Bitters. It is a natural remedy, being bntirely vegetable, each dose couta uiag a suitable quai tity of Q. mine, together with the act ve principles of the lollowmg ell-known medicinal heibs — Sarsaparilla, Gentian, iiurdock, oaffroa, Lavender, and Dandelion, com on: cd in most happy proportion, and conceatr*- udm a pure st t:, as well as biDg scientifically pre- pared to be fauitab e to all ages, and at all sea ona of tiae. year. I
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,Conway.
Conway. MAYOR'S SUNDAY.—On Sunday morning the Mayor (Councillor Humphrey Lewis) attended in state at Conway Parish Church, where the sermon was preached by the Rev John Harries (curate), in aid of the district nurse fund. Heading the procession was the band of the L, (Conway) ¡ Company, 2d V.B. Royal Welsh Fusiliers, under Bandmaster W. J. Roberts, followed by the re- mainder of the company. Captain A.Alford Sarson, who was in command, being accompanied by Surgeon-Lieut. T. L. Kenrick Davies. A posse of the Carnarvonshire police, under Supt. H. D. Wil- liams and Sergt. Rees, immediately preceded the Mayor, who were his scarlet robes and chain of office, and was supported by the ,ex-Mayor (Councillor Dr R. Arthur Prichard, J.P., C.C.), Alderman the Hon. Hehry Lloyd-Mostyn, J.P.. A.C.C., and Mr H. Clarence White, R.W.S., president of the Royal Cambrian Academy. In the remainder of the proceshion were included a goodly representation of councillors and municipal offieials and others. As the procession entered the church Mr Allan played on the organ "God Save the Queen.
Portmadoc.
Portmadoc. SILOAM.-On the 12th and 13th instant, special preaching services were held at Siloam chapel, Morfa Bychan, when the Revs Morgan Roberts, Penrhyndeudraeth; E. Williams, H. Ifor Jones, and G. Pany (C.M.), preached, giving their ser- vices gratis. The collections towards liquidating the debt on the chapel were very good. The minister of tbe church is the Rev W. Ross Hughes, who is very successful with his ministrations in the place. A TIDAL PHENOMENON.-There being a spring tide just as the gale on Friday last swept the dis- trict, fears were entertained that the sea would wash over the wharves and cause some damage. Though the sea covered part of Greaves' Wharves, more quays would have suffered had not the wind changed its quarters, causing the tide, one hour before high water, to actually flow out, showing a difference of two feet of water. Some cellars were flooded. BENEFIT CONCERT.—The Foresters gave a con- cert on Friday evening, the proceeds of which went in aid of two working men who have been ill for a long time. Mr J. R. Prichard, J.P., presided. The orchestral band (Mr Bennett Williams, con- ductor), played most efficiently. Songs were rendered by Mrs Emlyn Jones, Miss Parry (daugh- ter of Inspector Parry), Miss Hart (Penrhyn); Miss K. Jones, Mrs H. Morris, Mr JR. Barrow Thorpe, Messrs J. J. Thomas, E. P. Williams, and E. E. Jones, and a Glee Party, led by Mr H. Jones. Mr J. E. Williams gave recitations. Messrs R. E. „Jones and J. C. McLean were the accompanists. P.S.F,The second P.S.E. was held on Satur- day last, at the Saw Mill Mission School Room. Mr W. Hughes, Preswylfa, conducted the singing, and he together with Mr D. Owe. delivered excel- lent addresses. Recitations were given by Mr W. Jones, Fenyclogwyn, and Miss Katie Humphreys, New street. Mr Arthur Page gave a solo. Mr R. G. Humphreys conducted. A COT.R-A aB.- A public meeting was announced to be held at the Town Hall, on the 13th inst., when the chair would be taken by Mr Robert Rowlands, J.P., Plas Isaf, and addresses delivered by Lord Kenyon and others in futherance of the movement towards erecting a memorial to Llew- elyn ein Llyw Olaf." When the time came very few people attended, and to make matters worse Lord Kenyon had gone to Carnarvon, under the impression that the meeting was to be held there. Mr Rowlands took the chair under most dis- heartening circumstances, and heroically did his best to improve matters. He asked if the audience desired to proceed with the meeting, or to adjourn it ? A minority favoured going on, but an amend- ment being proposed and carried by a majority, it was resolved to adjourn the meeting. An in- formal committee was appointed to make arrange- ments for another meeting.
SCHOOL BOARD.
SCHOOL BOARD. Nov. 13th.-Present: Messrs D. R. Thomas (chairman), R. H. Evans, Dr Jones-Morris, Messrs Hugh Parry, Richard Hughes, E. H. Roberts.
MISCELLANEOUS.
MISCELLANEOUS. The minutes were passed.- Cheques for payment < f salaries" ere signed.-As the Board wanted to know the average attendance of children in the various schools, in order to come to a conclusion as to the amount of wages should be paid to the compulsory officer, the Chairman said that the salary used to be JE30 per annum, with 4s bonus. The compulsory officer stated how things were. Various matters had occurred to reduce the aver- age attendance of children in the school, which materially affects the officer's salary. It was re- solved to take the average for the last few years, and pay the officer ;C43.-Dr Morris wanted re- port by the next meeting of all the children in the parish who did not attend school. The children should be drafted as soon as possible from the Infants' School.—Mr R. Hughes asked where the money was to come from to pay the £ 400 before them, when over JEHK)0 had already been run up as debt by the Board ?—Dr Jones-Morris gave a statement of the precepts made for the last nine years, which showed that no less than £ 1200 were due to the Board. If that amount had been paid the £ 1000 deficit would have been swept away. Dr Jones-Morris's statement was referred to the Financial Committee. Strong remarks were made by Dr Moriis, Mr R. Hughes, and Captaiu Parry on the present difficulty in getting the money in. -The applications for increased sal a; ies were postponed.-Mis Jane Owens, Clogyteith (wife of c,Y the late Mr John Owen, rigger,) was appointed cleaner of some of the schools. In a letter Mr E. Roberts, Bronyfoel, said that Treflvs parishioners preferred to be as they were in regard to educa- tional matters. The clerk was instructed to write to the Education Department as to the letter. The clerk said that the vestry clerk of Treflys had re- fused to allow him to see the minutes.—The Chair- man and Mr Breese were appointed to attend the enquiry that was shortly to be held into the matter of separating Uwchllyn from Ynyscjnhaiam.Kj h j conditions upon which the Snowdon-street School- room would be let to the Board were read. There should be reversible desks, a new class-room, and part of the room to be used as patish rooai.-The plans were put in and explained by Dr Morris, Mr R. Hughes, and the Chairman. Dr Moiris and Mr Breese thought that it would be better to make two class-rooms at once. It was stated that the Board had not enough material to go upon for the present. Mr Breese moved the acceptance of the conditions, as far as circumstances permitted. Dr Morris had no objection to the proposal.
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