The North Wales Express

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DEATH OF ii R C. WARKFN ROBERTA, LL2 €liWEDD QUARKI. After a few days illness Mr C. "Warren Roberts, manager oftbe Llechwead Quarry, Festiniog, jdied last Tuesday, aged 43 years. The cause of death was diphthbria. Deceased was appointed manager of the quarry in 1S87.

BANGOR RATES. [TO THE EDITOR OF THE OBSERVER AND EXPRESS."] SIR. I observe in your last issue that I am re- ported to have made the following statement at the Bangor City Council The cause of the rates rising' in Bangor is to be found In the great demand there exists for houses." I did not say rates," but rents. I trust you will insert this correction.—I remain, yours faithfully, RICHARD WILLIAMS. City Buildings, Ba-gor, May 12, 1897.

11 -,r- "THE BEILAH CHORAL eOttPElI- TION." [TO TIE EDITOR OF THE "NORTH WALES OBSERVER AND EXPRESS."] SIR,-In your last week's issue there appeared an extraordinary letter over the signature Melody," dealing with the male voice choir com- petition which recently took place at the Drill Hall in connection with the Beulah C.M. Church. I venture to say that the letter is an extraordinary one, because it is seldom that similar contributions are sent to the press with the sole object of level- ling shots from behind the hedge, as it were, at adjudicators,[wbose^position is often an unenviable one owing to the clamour made by a lot of strip- lings who cannot take their defeat like true Britoas, and this is jast what has happened in the present instance; but what makes th9 situation almost unbearable is the fact that those who kick up the dust are novices and dummies who are goaded by splenetic individuals like Melody and those, I make bold to say, who have assisted him to pen his letter, containing as it does certain statements that are absolutely untrue. The pro- duction is that of a man whose soul has been con- sumed fey ill-humour and envy. Mr John Williams is an adjudicator of consider- able repute, and his ability cannot be gainsaid he is popular with all classes, end his fairness was never before questioned. He stands head and shoulders above the noisy quacks who surround him, and whose vaunting cannot fail to convince sensible men that they have yet to learn what Mr Williams has unlearned. In every community, large and small, there are to be found people whose great mission in life is to create dis- cord and discontent. In Carnarvon there are many of this class, and amongst the num- ber is "Melody," who has adopted a nom-de- plume which is a misnomer, and I suggest that in future he should style himself "Discord" or bet ter stiil Humbug." The writer begins his letter by stating that criticism on the adjudication runs high." A. 1 that need be said upon this point is that, excepting the insignificant circle in which he turns and has his being, such is not the case. Im- Lo partial, capable, and sensible men have no hesita- tion in saying that the adjudication was most fair, and that the best choir obtained the prize. He then goes on to assert that the varbt majority of the audience, amongst whom he could enumerate with ease a large number of gentlemen who are competent judges of choral singing, were ot opin- ion that the Alexandra Choir was by far the best of the parties, and that they undoubtedly gave the best rendering of the piece, but all must perforce bow to the decision of the chosen judge." If the writer lacks veracity evidently he is endowed with a great deal of effrontery. How dare he assert that the vast majority opined that the Alexandra Choir was tho best? What means had he to ascertain the opinion of such a large audience s One would have thought that he must have taken a poll of those present; but this he could not have done, and, therefore, his statement is as vague as it is absurd It general igpidlavse is anything to go by, then I must say, as an naditcr, that the rendering of the Segontium Choir was judged to be the best bv the audience, and the "competent judges". who thought otherwise must have been "Melody" aad his train of sycophants. What is the earthly use of engaging an adjudicator if competitors have not the manliness to bow to his decision ? The competing choirs at the Driil Hall knew before- hand that Mr T. Williams was to adjudicate; but not a word WEBI said against him until after the competition, and now a lot of puny novices are heara saying that-they have been most unfairly dealt with. Mr Wilhams, however, is not in tiI least perturbed in his mind;.he is conscious of hav- ing done his duty. Again is the sajing verified that a prophet is not without honour, save in his own country. Had the adjudicator on the occa- StoSSH58tl0n.been ganger, the Probalility is that not a voice would have been raised against his decision, whatever it might be. Choral singing in Carnarvon is cursed. There are so many sections, each being led by a Mr Some- body, who in turn is jealous of his r:val, that it is almost a matter of impossibility to form a choir worthy of the name. Things have indeed come to a pretty pass, when every Dick, Tom, and Harry, wno may have a smatter of musical knowledge thinks he is competent to train and lead a choir. The discord caused by the gold baton litigation has never been removed, and while it continues thoral singing in Carnarvon will always te under a cloud. When reading" Melody's letter one cannot help coming to the conclusion that be must either be a member of the Post Office Choir or one of its strongest supporters. He compares the rendering of this party with that of the winning one and attempts to prove that that of the former was the more accurate. The facD of the matter is that the Post Office Choir had not the ghost of a chance their rendering was juvenile in the extreme, and they must have entered the aiena, not so mu-h with the intention of winning, but to show to the world that it was possible to form a choir of dummies, who, strange to say, managed to produce some kind of noise. Some of its members are big others are small; some are bloated, others are skinny; some pretend they can sing, others do not- some figure as solo singers—oftener on the placard than on the platform—ethers would do well to represent dumb creatures in a woid it was a choir of :unequal parts, the like of which was never befere seen even in a town in which there are so many prigs, who have the audacity, begot of ignorance and conceit, to judge men, the latchet of whose shoes they are not worthy to unloose. I.should very much like to pursue the subject still further, but I feel, Mr Editor, I have already trespassed too much upon your space and I wSJ, therefore, conclude with the following pXCellent factors :t0 Mr WiUiam8 and other public bene- You m""y go thro' the world, but 'twill be very slow If you listen to all that is said as you go, &!U kf *°'ried and fretted and kept in a stew For mtedd^some tongues must have something And people will talk. Good fnend, take advice, and just do as you For your mind and your conscience will then be at ease, Thro' life you'll meet with all sorts of abuse, But don't think to stop them, 'twill be of no use. For people will talk. Yours, &c., — ANTI-HUMBUG. [Other letters 011 the above subject appear on page 6.ED.J

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NORTH WALES MINERS' ORGANISA- TION. A meeting of North Wales miners was held on Friday evening at Rhos, Ruabon, convened for the purpose of discussing the scheme of dividing the Denbighshire and Flintshire Miners' Federation into three sections-viz., Ruabon, Wrexham, and t'lk't—and deciding whether also the Ruabon dis- trict should be governed by the present rules, and whether the contributions in future be 9d per month per member to the central fund. After considerable discussion it was resolved to take the opinion of the men at the various collieries upon the questions at issue, the ballot to take place in the course of the present week.

Portmadoc. ACCIDENT To A COLONEL. — Colonel Davies Cooke, who was staying last week with Captain Breese, at Morfa Lodge, met with an accident whilst out fishing. He slipped on a rock and dislocated his shoulder. LONG SERVICE MEDAL.—The Volunteers paraded last week, under the command of Capt Breese, and were addressed, in the Park, by Col. Davies Cooke. The lor g service medal wefe presented to Mr Gershom Williams, smith, Chapel street, who had served with the corps for 23 years. VESTRY.—A vestry was held last Thursday, under the presidency of the Vicar, when the assistant overseer resigned his office, on the grounds that his surety withdrew from his bond and that the district had been re-arranged. The resignation was accepted. The appointment is in the hands of the Urban Council. A NARROW ESCAPE.—A youdp -an, relative of Mrs Ellis Jones, Snowdon street, had a most narrow escape from being impaled alive last Saturday. He was assisting his uncle in repairing the lauders when he fell down. Just before the fall he had the presence of mind to give a push with his foot, which prevented him from falling on the railings in front of the house. lie fell on the footpath, an.l received serious injuries to his head, hands, and body. THE QUEER'S SJTTBILEE.—We are not aware that any movement is on foot to celebrate locally the Queen's Jubilee. Something must be done, that is evident. The school children should have a treat, and the poor must be cheered on the occa- sion. The town has been so full of important events lately that hardly any time has been left for anything else. However, when the Horse Show is over, the admirers of our Gracious Queen will, doubtless, move to make her jubilee memo-- rable in the history of the town. ARBITRATION CASE.-An arbitration cise was heard at the Commercial Hotel last week, before Mr Farrington, Conway. Mr Osmond Williams (represented by Mr Casson) claimed damages for trespass alleged to have been done at Plasnewydd, Minffordd, by Mr Myles Cooper, Manchester, owner of the Minffordd Syenite Quarrv. Mr W. George appeared for the defendant. Mr Casson said that the old company who worked the quarry used to pay zC3 per annum to the Plas- newydd tenant (Mr Morgan Jones), and afterwards £2 10s Od until 1889. From that year Mr Cooper had refused to pay the sum. There was also rer t due at the rate of 10s per acre, from Mr Cooper to Mr Williams. Mr Thomas Roberts, C.E., Mr' Morgan Jones, and Mr Casson (as Mr Williams's estate agent), gave evidence for the claimant.—Mr W. George said that the defendant had been willing from the beginning to pay the rent at the rate of 10s an acre. and had sent a cheque for JE15 to Mr Casson to clear the amount. Mr Casson returned the cheque, because Mr Cooper refused to pay what was also claimed as damages for trespass. Mr Williams had no right under the lease to make the claim.—The case was adjourned, 1 and the next meeting will ba held at Conway, where witnesses for the defendant will be ex- amined. URBAN COUNCIL.—The monthly meeting of the Council was held last Friday evening, Mr J. Davies being in the chair.-In view of the notice to quit served upon the Council by Mr W. Morris Jones, solicitor, a discussion took place, and it was agreed to ignore the notice altogether. —Mr Robert Isaac was elected representative on the Combined Sanitary Authority.-An intimation from the new overseers was received, stating thit the vestry had accepted the resignation of Mr R Owen, the assistant overseer.-The Council will take the necessary steps to fill up the vacancy — The Secretary (Mr J. R.Prichard) of the Town and Trade Improvement Association wrote urging the Council to take steps to purchase the Town aud Market Hull. The Chairman pointed out that it was necessary that the application, before it could be entertained, should be made by at least 20 of the ratepayers.-Dr S. Griffith said that the tw Mr McLean observed forfh^bSat71 a5,"Mthe PriC8 Mkecl THE CRICKET CLUB.-The annual general meet- ing of the above club was held in Mr Barnard's Rooms, on Wednesday evening, the president, Mr G. J. Barnard, be.ng m the chair. The following \Tr P °I tb.e ensuing year: Presi- dent, J3r Or. J. Barnard; vice-president, Mr A. G Ea wards captain, Mr David Breese; sub-captain, Mr E. F..boghsb treasurer, Mr David Morris ■ secretary Mr xhomas J. Williams. In addition to the officers, the following were elected on the executive committee: Messrs L. Fielden, W. H Edw. lis, Evan Evans, W. Mclver, W. C. Logan, Griffith Roberts, and David Williams. The Treasurer read the balance sheet, which showed that the finances of the club were in a very satis- factory condition, considering that a good sum had been recently spent on the cricket pitch, &c. A hearty vote o: thanks was passed to the gentle- men who had presented the prize bats for the best batting and bcwling averages during the past season. It was resolved that Mr O. D. Griffith be appointed official scorer to the club. A vote of thanks was passed to the chairman for presiding, and also for his kindness in giving the use of his rooms for holding meetings, &c, I

[MUSICAL FESTIVAL" AT CARNAR- YON. The Welsh Wesleyans of North Wales held a [ musical festival at the Pavilion, Carnarvon, on Monday. Rehearsals bad been held for some time past iu the various circuits so that the singers were well prepared to meet the conductor (Mr Wilfrid Jones, R.A.M.,) on the day mentioned. The afternoon meeting was presided over by Mr Edward Jones (chairman of the Carnarvon County Council) in the unavoidable absence of Mr William Thomas, Llangefni. The large building was well filled, the singers, who formed the greater part of those present, occupying the floor, and the visitors the gallery and the platform, along the front of which there had been placed a number of beautiful plants. A hymn having been sung and a prayer offered by Cadfan, the chairman delivered a few appropriate remarks, following which the conduc- tor took the baton and led the singing, which was most effective. Seldom, if ever,had better congre- gational singing been heard, the intonation being exceedingly good. Mr T. C. Lewis, Colwyn Bay, occupied the chair at the evening meeting, when there was present a much larger number of people than in the afternoon. A hymn having been sung and a prayer offered, the chairman delivered an in- teresting address 011 congregational singing. The various hymns, together with the anthems, were most impressively sung, and the conductor ex- pressed himself highly pleased with the singing at both meetings. The following were the hymn- tunes sung :-St George, Dole, Leominster, Diadem, Wilts, Abergele, St Leonards, Tegid, Breninllys, Eden, Llef, St Catherine, Pembroke, Dudley, Venice, Breninlle, Llyw- arch, Rutherford, Leamington, St Heleu, Hiraeth y Cymro, Cedrcn, Smithdown, Llan- iestyn, Regent Square, Easter Hymn, Gwyn- ach na'r Eiu., Trewen, Rhyl, Blaenhafren, Bryniau Caersalem. In addition to these a chant and the anthems Dyddiau dyn sydd fel glas- welltyn" (Thomas Davies) and "Gwyn ei fyd a ystyria wrth y tlawd (Owain Alaw) were ren- dered in a manner that elicited hearty applause. Too much praise cannot be bestowed upon the conductor for the manner in which he fulfilled his arduous duties. It should be stated that an or- chestra of 60 performers, drawn from Portmadoc and Carnarvon, and conducted by Mr Bennet Williams, Portmadoc, and Mr Corrison, Carnar- von, materially assisted the singing. The accom. panists were Misses Williams, Carnarvon Katie Jones, Bangor; Jenny Jones, Menai Bridge; and Nellie Evans, Llandudoo. The officials of the Wesleyan Musical Union, under whose auspices the festival was held, were the following:—President: Rev O. Evans, Conway; vice-presidents: Messrs J. W. Jones, Carnarvon W. Lloyd Jones, Baugor; and T. W. Hughes, Conway; treasurer: Mr W. Howard Lewis, Gartherwsn, Bangor secretary Mr Evan Thomas, Old Post Office, Menai Bridge.

Pwllheli. LAVING POISONED GRAIN. Henry Griffith, Abersoch, was charged by the police, at the bounty Magistrates' Court, last Wednesday, with having laid poisoned grain in a field. The magistrates presant were Messrs R. Car reg I (chairman), Capt. Thomas, Owen Evan s, David j Williams, B. I, Ellis, aBd Rev J. Williams Ellis. Mr William George was for the defendant. Superintendent Jones said that the action was taken under the Poisoned Grain Drotection Act. Defendant was seen laying poisoned grain near holes at the back of Bay View terrace, Abersoch. He used a stick to put the grain down, which created a suspicion in the minds of some of the neighbours, who watched him. The stuff had been analysed by Dr Lowe, Chester, who said in his report that the phosphorus contained in the sub- stance would be fatal to men and poultry.- Thomas Roberts, Minyffordd, Abersoch, said that on the 10th ultimo he went to his field, and on the way he saw Henry Griffith in a field. De- fendant was putting something down in the ditches that led from Bay View Terrace. He had a small can and a small stick, with which he took out the stuff in the can and put it down in three or four places.—Cross-examined I was within two roods to him. He £ was proceeding down the field. It was about mid-day.—Elisabeth Roberts Bay View terrace. Abersoch, said I went to the wall at the end of my garden abutting on Mr Griffith's field, and saw defendant place Indian corn and something elso in the gutter that led from next door. The stuff smelt badly. John Prytherch gave me some of it, and I threw it away. A hen picked it up, and in a few days it died. The hen did not eat anything after pick»nc up the grain.-Cross-examined It was I who threw the stuff to. the hens. I keep the hens n'"i nntKT1 W years .of age, deposed: On April 10th I saw Henry Griffith in his own field, near a gutter leading from Hook's house. Griffith was placing something down in.thelgutters. I picked some of the stuff up and gave it to the women. The same day the defendant asked me what was ^VSTfa £ °D5 T°men the terrace, and I alJS kne^Lhe was putting poison down fr6 w u f? tiie Pendant said that he T h T> 1 ked ,n his own field.—P.O. John Rowlands ^06) deposed From lnl'ormatio* received I went to the field, and searched about the gutters. I found in two or three different places barley and meal, coloured with some green matter. The stuff was placed at the entrance to the gutters near the wall. I gathered some cf it, and put it in a tin, and took it to Saperintendent Jones on April 14th.—Cross-examination I went there on the 11th. I got some similar stuff from a man named Griffiths, who lived in the terrace. I handed it over to Superintendent Jones.—Re- examined One box was given me by the boy. The otker box I picked up. It has been sent to Chester.—Superintendent Jones: On the 17th of April, I forwarded a small box to Dr Lowe, analyst, Chester, containing a small quantity of barley and flour. I asked the analyst to give his opinion upon the barley and flour if eaten by poultry. Dr Lowe stated in his report that the substance was poisonous,is it contained phosphorus and prussian blue.-Mr George said that it was necessary to prove that the defendant had knowingly put poisoned grain in the place. No evidence to that effect had been given. A great deal of friction had existed between various parties and the defendant, at Abersoch, on account of hens going to his fields. There was no evidence as to what occurred between April 10th and 11th, and then again from the 11th to the 14th. The defendant had cautioned the inhabitants over and over again, not to allow their hens to go to his field. He put stones in the culverts in order to prevent the hens coming through, but the stones were removed, and the birds came through and spoiled the held. All he intended to do was to put a stuff down so dragged as to stupefy the nens. If the grain were poisoned, the defendant was not aware of it. He had simply endeavoured to keep the poultry away, because he had been pestered with them.—Fined 20s and costs, 58s in all.

Llanfairfechan. SALE OF A HOTEL.—Mr J. Pritchard, Bangor, on Tuesday offered for sale, on the premises, the unexpired lease of six years at an annual rental of £ 160, of the Queen's Hotel, Llanfairfechan. The lot was knocked down at S50 to Mr W. H. Ellis, solicitor, acting for Miss Ayland, the sister of the late lessee, who died intestate a few weeks ago. Messrs Boote and Edgar, Manchester, were the vendors' solicitors.

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Carnarvon. SUNDAY SERVICES, CHURCH OF ENGLAND. Llanbeblig Revs T Llewelyn Williams, B. A. and J W Wynne Jones, M.A. St Mary's Revs E Owen Jones, and T LI Williams, B.A. Christ Church (English). Revs J W Wynne Jones. M.A. I and J Rees Jones, M.A. St. David's Revs J Rees Jones, JM.A. and E Owen Jones- BAPTIST. Caersalem. :Rev Owen Davies, D.D. CALVINISTIC METHODIST. Castle Square (English) Rev David Hughes, M.A. Moriah. Rev Robert Jones, Rhos, Engedi Rev J 0 Jones, Llanberis. Shiioh Rev J Roberts, Tai Hen. Beulah, 10 and 6. Rev W Williams, Rhostryfan. CONGREGATIONALIST. Pend-ef Rev E James, Nevin. Rev Richard Jones, Pentir. Salem Rev Richard Jones, Pentir' Rev E James, Nevin. WESLEYAN. Ebenezer Rev R Hopwood, Penygroes. Rev H Hughes. Castle Street (English) ■ Rev R W Lowry. ROMAN CATHOLIC. St Peter and St Paul's. Rev Father Jones. The Borough Magistrates' Court will in future be held every Monday at the County Hall, the necessary permit having been granted by the Joint Police Committee on the payment of £ 5 a year. Messrs Hugh Jones and Co., of the Marble Works, have just been commissioned by Mrs Jones, of Plas-y-Bryn, to prepare a fine monument for erection over the grave of the the late Mr J. W. Jones, J.P., at Llanwnda Churchyard. It is to be of best Italian Marble, and will cover a space altogether of about twelve feet by ten feet, the entire cost being over £ 300. Mr George Paynter, a native of this town, who is a purser on board the Etruria," has crossed the Atlantic 804 times during the past 48 years, covering 2,100,012 miles. Though 75 years of age he is in excellent health. lie is the brother of Major W. Paynter, Mr James Paynter, and Mr J. R. Paynter. CORPORATION BILL.-This Bill, which has already passed through the House of Lords, came on Tuesday before the examiners of the House of I Commons for proof of compliance with the further standing orders. There was no opposition at this I stage, and the necessary formal proofs having been given, the Bill was ordered to be reported for second reading. THE CARNARVON BAY LIGHTSHIP.-We under- stand that the Steamship Owners' 'Association have recommended the removal of the Carnarvon Bay Lightship to the westward, so that American and Indian tonnage, which pays for its main- tenance, may have some benefit from it. The association will probably take up the question of the quality of fog-signals round the coasts, in I! view of the notorious inefficiency of the Skerries. APPOINTMENT OF A PRISON GOVERNOR. — Mr John Dillon, chief of the clerical department of her Majesty's Prison, Newcastle, has been ap- pointed governor of Carnarvon Prison in succession to Mr Parry Jones, who has beea appointed to a similar post at Buthin gaol. Mr Dillon has been officially connected with Newcastle prison for many years, and has always taken an interest in local Church work, particularly in the case of St. George's Parish Church, Jesmond, where he has long been churchwarden. He is still comparatively a young man, of alert appearance and modest dis- position. He leaves the district with the regrets of noiny friends. UBSCENE LANGUAGE.—At the County Mag trates' Court, on Saturday, before Captain Wynn Griffith (chairman), Messrs J. Hughes, D. P. Wil- liams, J. Issard Davies, J. O. Hughes, and R. Roberts, Joseph Jones, Llauberis, was charged by Deputy Chief Constable Harris with using obscene language at Llanberis on the 30th April. The chairman observed that the Standing Joint Police Committee had made up:their minds to put an end io the objectionablejpractice amongst young people of cursing and swearing and making use of bad language, and the bench in this case had decided to impose a fine of Is and costs for the first offence, but if the defendant should be brought before them again the fine would be much heavier.—At the same court the following were fined for being drunk and disorderly:—Humphrey Jones, Tal- ysam; R. Thomas, Llanberis; and Owen Davies, Pentir. I A POTATO OR A BALL ?—At the Borough Police Court, on Monday, three lads named J. M. Jones, Baptist street; John Williams, Eleanor street; and Thomas Williams, 82, Pool street, were summoned by Deputy Chief Constable Harris for playing football in the streets. Mr Nathaniel Roberts appeared for Jthe last-named defendant.— Evidence was given in support of the charge by P.C. 62, who said that he saw the lad Thomas Williams kicking a ball by the National School on the 29th ult.—Cross-examined by Mr Roberts: Do you swear it was a ball ?—Witness: Yes.- Mr Roberts: The boy says it was a potato (langhter).- Witness: Had it been a potato it would have gone through a window it struck.- Dr Parry said that football playing in the streets had become a nuisance, and the magistrates were determined to put a stop to it. However, in the present instance it had not been proved that the defendants created much nuisance, and the case would be dismissed, but they were warned against repeating the offence. GWTRFAJ: DISTRICT COUNCIL. — The annual meeting of the Council was held at the Guild Hall on Saturday.-On the motion of Mr Closs WiUiams, seconded by Mr H. Par-y (Glanrafon), i •'• Evans (vice-chairman) was elected chair- man for the year; and on the motion of Mr J. M. Wilhams, seconded by Mr Herbert Jones, Mr He y Parry (Glanrafon) was appointed to the air.-—The Highway and Finance Committee was re-elected with slight alteration.-Mr R. H. Parry (sanitary inspector) reported that the in- fectious cases for the past month numbered three. He further stated that the waterworks at was at a standstill owing to a dispute with one 01 leaseholders. lie promised to submit a report upon the matter to the next meet- ing of the Conned-A Jetter was received from I the road surveyor at Llanberis tendering his re- signation, and Mr G. Closs was appointed to carry out the necessary auties until the next meeting of the CounciL-The Clerk submitted an estimate of the demand proposed to be made upon the over- seers of the various parishes in the district to meet SDCil f0r the ?ear endiQg the dlst Ma The general expenditure was estimated at £ 2,200, this again beiug reduced to £ 1,863 by the receipt of a grant of £ 232 under the Agricultural R^:agAct and £ 103 from the County Council. It wasproposedto make a rate of 5Jd in the pound to meat the above expenditure. BOROUGH FOLICF, CO-UltT.-Ol Monday, be- fore Dr Parry and Mr W. Hamer, Richard Jones, Shirehall street, was summoned for allowing his chimney to take fire, and was ordered to pay the 1 costs.—Emmanuel Williams, junior, was charged with fighting in Palace street on the 4th instant. The defendant was represented in court by an old woman, who said that she was his grandmother. —The Magistrates' Clerk: Where is Emmanuel Wiiliams p—The old woman: He is half way to America, having sailed in the I Dusty Miller.'— When will he cume back ?-I do not know whether tie will ever come back (laughter).—The case was adjourned for the appearance of the dEfenJant.- David Williams, a quarryman hailing from Pes- t.iniog, was charged with bsing drunk and dis- orderly and assaulting the police in the town on the occasion of the labour demonstration on the 3rd instant.—The Bench fined the defendant 10s and costs.-Dr Parry, in addressing the defendant, said that such conduct as he was found guilty of was calculated not only to ruin him body and soul, but to bring disgrace upon the quarrymen as a class. The defendant seemed fo feel his posi- tion acutely and wept bitterly.—Peter Casey was summoned for begging in Bridge street on the, 8th irist. It appeared that the defendant, who pleaded guilty, went about soliciting alms for his wife and children, but upon investigation it turned osit that he had no children. He was fined 2s 6d and costs. THE REV EVAN JONES.-The following is from the South Wales Daily News The Rev Evan Jones, of Carnarvon, the newly-elected Moderator of the North Wales Calviaistic Methodist Associa- tion, is well known in South Wales, where he is regarded as one of the most able and powerful preachers in connection with the denomination. A native of Pennal, Merionethshire, he served his apprenticeship as a printer, and for a number of years was in business as a printer at Machynlleth. It was not until he was about twenty-five years of age that he began to preach. He entered Bala C.M. College in the year 1863, and remained there for four years. In 1867 he accepted a eall to be- come the pastor of the churches at Corris and Aberllefeni, in Merionethshire. It was during his pastorate there that he crossed swords with the late Canon Evans, of Carnarvon, who was then vicar of Corris, and took his place at once in the first rank of the advocates sof Disestablish- ment. For some years the new Madeiator wa pastor of the church at Dyffryn, succeeding there the latd Rev Edward Morgan, and in ls75 he re- moved to Carnarvon, where, ever since, he has laboured with marked success. His controversies on the question of Church and State with the late Dean Edwards, of Bangor, then Vicar of Carnar- von, are matters of history. He was ordained at the Denbigh Association in June, 1869, and at the Denbigh Association in June, 1889, he delivered the address on "Church Polity at the ordination service. Last June, at the Machynlleth Associa- tion, he delivered the Charge" to those ordained. He was one of the secretaries of the General Assembly in 1889 and 1890. His elevation to the chair is a well-deserv6d tribute to his great abilities, and a reward for the faithful services of 35 years, BREACH OF THE FACTORY AND WORKSHOP ACTS.-At the Borough Magistrates' Court, on Monday, before Dr R. Parry and Mr W. Hamer, Closs Davies, confectioner, Pool street, was charged with employing a young woman named Mary Rowlands after eight o'clock, viz., twenty- five past eleven, contrary to the provisions of the Factory and Workshops Acts. Inspector Hilditch said that he visited the defendant's bakehouse on Thursday evening, the 15th April, the day before Good Friday, and found employed two females who told him that they commenced work at eight o'clock in the morning. — The defendant, in evidence, said that the two young women com- menced work at eight o'clock aod left off at four, and commenced again at ten o'clock until three in the morning, the reasoa for this being that hot cross buns had to be brought out for Good Friday. He thought that it was unfair that the inspector should visit his bakehouse on an exceptioral night, whereas if he bad gone there another d '.y he would have found that his employees left oil at four o'clock in the afternoon. He did not know it was wrong to employ Mary Rowlands, who was 25 years of age, but admitted that he knew it was wrong to employ another yoang weman, who was 17 years of age.- The inspector said that he did not wish to press the charge, and the defendant was fiaed Is and costs. Griffith Williams, baker, Snowdon street, was summoned for employing boys under similar circumstances.—The Inspector deposed to visiting the defendant's bakehouse at five minutes to eleven on the night of the 15th April, and found there two lads named Thomas George Thomas and David Owen Morgan, the former saying that he was 15 years of age, and the latter that he was 17. But he afterwards ascertained that they were only 13 years of age.—The defendant said that the lads were not enployed in the afternoons, and they were only at work for about a quarter of an hour at night.—The Bench inflicted a fine of Is and CClts.

THE SNAEFELL DISASTER. Narrow Escape of Mr G. J. Williams. Up to Wednesday evening the bodies of eighteen of the men who iell victims to the poisonous air in the Snaefell lead mine on Monday morning had been recovered. Rescue parties, consisting of eight persons, descended the mine five times on Wednesday, Messrs G. J. Williams and O. R. Jones, assittcint inspectors of mines, being mem- bers of the exploring parties. The air is still deadly foul, and on the last descent Mr Williams would have become another victim to it but for the rope attached to his body. He had descended 115 fathoms, and was engaged in taking bottles of air for test purposes, when he was overcome by the futues, and fell from a hdder. The rope attached to his body saved him from a terrible fall, which would have doubtless caused death. The miners accompany- ing the inspector passed the word for help, and after Mr Williams had been drawn up some dis- tauce by ropes, he was placed in the cage and xi ted up the shaft to the surface. Dr Miller, who MaSwQir ^ttendance, at once gave his attention to r Williams, who recovered in a couple of hours, > a ough not sufficiently to attend tbe inquest and give evi ence. Mr Jones, who gallantly worked with the rescue party, had also to leave the mines.

T. I Anent the Queen's Diamond Jubilee, much of an ■ entertaining character will doubtless be written as to the new industries which had their birth at about the time of the Queen's accession, aud the remarkable progress the trade of Great Britain has made during Her Majesty's glorious reign. Mr W. G. Nixey of black lead fame is, we learn, I one of those pioneers of commerce who celebrates his jubilee tbis ear-the business which he estab- lished, and which has grown to such vast propor- tions, having now been in existence over half a century. The event to Mr Nixey is of more than ordinary interest, for he holds Hoyal Warrants from both Her Majesty and the Prince of Wales, in respect of the household commodities which he manufactures. No doubt many other English firms are in like manner preparing to suitably commemorate, not only the^Sovereign's Festival, but the jubilee of their own business undertakings as well. Last Monday morning, a sheet of ice, three- quarters of an inch thick, was broken on one of the lakes above Llanrwst.

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BIRTHS, MARMAGES & DEATHS BIRTHS. Davies-May 4 (at 43, High street, Festiniog), the wife of Mr Peter Davies, booking clerk, Twthill, Carnarvon, of a daughter. 0 Evans—April 26, at Cilycwm, Llandovery, the wife of the Rev D. Picton Evans, of a daughter -firstborn. Evans—April 27, at Enson House, Llanrhaiadr- yn-Mochuant, the wife of the Rev R. H. Evans, of a son. Evans—May 2, the wife of Mr E. Evans, Garth, Llangollen, of a son—stillborn. Evans—May 4, the wife of Dr R. D. Evans, J.P., Llys Meddyg, Festiniog, of a daughter. Griffith: May 3, the wife of Mr Griffith W. Griffith, Caerffynon, Croesor, of a daughter. Hope-May 2, at 13, Pool side, Carnarvon, the- wife of Mr Henry Hope, butcher, of a son. Isaac-May 7, at 3, South Penrallt, the wife df Mr Robert Isaac, hairdresser, of a daughter. Jones—May 4, the wife of Mr Edward Jones, Tan- rallt terrace, Festiniog, of a daughter. Jones—May 2, the wife of Mr William Jones, 138, High street, Festiniog, of a daughter. Jones-May 4, the wife of Mr J. Henry Jones, 5, Tabernacle terrace, Festiniog, of a daughter. Kirkham—May 5, the wife of Mr John Kirkham". Dolgarregddu, Festiniog, of a daughter. Owen—May 5, the wife of Mr John Owen, Glyn House, High street, Festiniog, of a daughter. Phillips-May 3, at Ryecroft, Wrexham, the wife of Mr Robert T. PhilLps, of a son. Parry—May 5, the wife of Mr Henry Parry, Hafodlas, Ceunant, of a son- firstborn. Roberts—May 7, the wife of Mr J. Roberts, 13, Clarke terrace, Carnarvon, of a daughter. Thomas-May 4, the wife of Mr Hugh Thomas, 8" Cellar, Tanymanod, Festiniog, of a daughter. Trevor-May 4, at 22, Eleanor street. Carnarvon, the wife of Mr T. W. Trevor, of twins—daugh- ters, premature. Williams—May 1. the wife of Mr David Williams, Bryndwyryd, Festiniog, of a daughter. MARRIAGES. Buckley-Evans-May 8, at Garth chapel, Port- madoc, by the Rev Thomas Owen, and Mr R. Parry, registrar, Mr Edmund Buckley, 9, Britannia place, Portmadoc, to Miss Mary Evans, Bodlcndeb, Portmadoc. Davies-J ones-April 29, at the English Wesleyan chapel, Mold, by the Rev G. E. Startup, Robert Davies, Denbigh, to Charlotte Catherine (Lottie) eldest daughter of Mr H. Lloyd Jones, J.P., Mold. Ellis—Williams—April 21, at Plyrrouth, Pa., by, the Rev R. Einion Williams, Mr Evan Ellis, Pittston, formerly of Talsaraau, Merioneth, to Miss Margaret Williams, Wilkesbarre, formerly of Towyn, Merioneth. Ellis—Roberts—May 8, at the registiar's office, Portmadoe, by Mr R. Parry, registrar, Mr John Ellis, Glanllyn, to Miss Maggie M. koberts, Glandon—both of Morfa Bychan, Ynyscyn- haiarn. Jones -May 5, at the registrar's office, Bangor, by Mr Lewis Morris, Mr Peter Evans, Garw, Tregarth, Llandegai, to Mrs Anne Jones, Pentre, Llaudegfan. Grant—Koberts—May 6, by license, at Carmel, Porth Amlwch, by the Rev T. Evans, registrar, Mr Alexander James Grant, Pickardy, Belvedere, Kent, to Miss Elizabeth Roberts, 23, Llewelyn st., Porth Amlwch. Jones — Chambers — May 6, at the Calvinistic Methodist chapel, Penygarnedi, by the Rev Evan Jones, Llangristiolus, and Mr Lewis Morris, Mr Edward Jones, Rhvdydelyn, Pen- traeth, to Miss Mary Chambers, Hafotty, Llan- sadwrn. Joule—Ward—May 6, at the Calvinistic Methodist chapel, Penygarnedd, by Mr Lewis Morris, Mr Arthur Willoughby Joule, Woodstock, Howth road, Clontsaf, Co. Dublin, to Miss Margaret I Elizabeth Ward, Dublin. Williams—Jones—Mav 5, by license, at Dinas [ chapel, Llangefni, by the Rev H. Hughes, registrar, Mr Hugh Williams, Mills Row,. Fes- tiniog, to Miss Catherine Jones, Rhydgoch, tJoedana, Anglesey. DEATHS. Davies—May 3, aged 36 years, Mrs Ann Davies, beloved wife of Mr David J. Davies, Bryn Bella, £ Newton street, Llanberis. EMis—May 6, at Glauaber, Deganwy, aged 20 years, Leta Eleanor, eldest daughter of the Rev Griffith and Maty Ellis, 10, Pembroke road, Bootle. Jones-May 2, Mr Griffith Jones, formerly of Ty Mawr, Towyn—father-in-law of the Rev R. H. Morgan, M.A. Bangor. KiLsakan-May 2, aged 47 years, at her sister's residence, 29, Newry street, Holyhead, Mrs Catherine Kinsman. Lewis—May 7, after a protracted illness, aged 22 years, Richard, son of Mrs Martha Lewis, 31, Chapel street, Carnarvon. Morris-May 8, at Ku.lyn House, Carnarvon, Emily, the wife uf Mr Thomas Mortis, parish clerk and sexton of Llanbeblig, aged 62 years. Roberts-Mav 9, at Tre Hwfa, Holyhead, aged 57 years, John Robeits, oi Catn Coch. Williams-May 1, aged 66 years, Mrs Mary Wil- liams, 63, London road, Holyhead, formerly of Vulcan street. She was a faithful member uf the Baptist church Williams--May 8, aged 69 years, Mr Evan Wil- liams, ship carpenter, 12, St Helen's street, Carnarvon. r-- 13' Printed and Published by the Welsh National Press Co., Limited, at their Offices, Balaclava. Road, Carnarvon.