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Holyhead and the Penrhos Woods…
Holyhead and the Penrhos Woods Question. At an adjourned meeting of the Holy- head Urban District Council, held on Tues- day evening, Mr Joseph Evans, J.P., in the chair, a letter was read from Lord Stanley of Alderley, relative to the concessions offered by Mr J. Moreton Prichard, J.P., on his behalf, provided the Council would sup- port the closing of the road leading through the Penrhos Woods. His Lordship stateu in the letter that two members of the Council had asked two ques- tions which required answering. The nrst was whether he would confirm Mr Prichard's letter, and the second was, would the offer stand if the Quarter Sessions were to refuse to sanction the closing of the road. He confirmed Mr Prichard's letter, with the ob- servation that he had only authorised him to offer half-an-acre of land for the Inter- mediate School, and not 4 of an acre, but he (his lordship) would accommodate the Gov- erning Body as to greater frontage and greater depth. He could not believe that the Quarter Sessions would refuse to sanc- tion the closing of the road if the Council were to approach them, but it would be for them to go to the Quarter Sessions. If they were to refuse the town would stand as it is now. As to the recreation gr2und, the first time that he heard that they wanted a re- creation ground was a statement made in the press by tlr Evans, and he could not see why they did not ask him sooner. He thought it was the same gentleman who triad to make out that he wanted to close the road because tramps and poachers disturbed the game, and asked why Mr Rice Roberts had not mentioned that, and why did they not prosecute. There were no prosecutions be- cause the Holyhead magistrates seemed to be afraid to be a terror to evil-doers, and the excise would not prosecute because they would be out of pocket by it. Why had the magistrates not inflicted the full fine upon the two persons who had fired a gun on the highway, which a gentleman and -a lady were riding elope by? and why did they dismiss the case against the boys who had fired a gun and broken the Penrhos Bradwen win- dows, without hearing the evidence? He must remark upon the.- value set upon the read. It would not add thousands to the value of the estate, as stated; but it would add to the comfort of the resident. He con- templated erecting a house for the caretaker upon the recreation ground, and a wooden shed upon the cricket ground, and he in- tended making over the recreation ground to the Urban Council at a nominal rent, as long HiS it would be used for recreation pur- poses, and the cricket ground to the Rural Council. He had intanded opening the road by Treddaniel, but Mr Wynn would not co-operate; but should Mr Wynn change his mind, he would again co-operate. A letter had appeared in the press extolling the Pen- rhos road as the prettiest in North Wales. The writer could not have seen the Treior- werth or the Llynon roads. The Clerk had written in reply pointing out that the Council had no power to spend the money in applying to the Quarter Ses- sions. Mr J. Laixsbury pointed out that his lord- ship's letter did not confirm what was con- tained in Mr Prichard's letter. According to the first letter the gift was to be uncon- ditional the cricket ground was to be given to the Urban Council; and the park was to be given, and not at a nominal rent. Mr E. D. Jones said that he had been mis- led by Mr Hughes, who represented Mr Pri- chard and Lord Stanley on the Council, as he had stated that he had soelt Lord' Stanley's letter to Mr Pri- chard, and there were no conditions mentioned. It was upon "that understand- ing that he had voted for the resolution passed at the previous meeting. He thought that both Mr Hughes and Mr W. D. Jones —two great worthy [councillors—hafl also been misled. Mr John Jones moved that the matter be dropped until they would hear further from Lord Stanley. Mr J. Hall said he wculd not say that the Council bad been deceived, or that they had been misled, but no doubt they had misunder- stood the matter. A letter by Mr Prichard had appeared in the press, in which he stated that Mr Owen had shown him a letter as far back as February from his lordship, stat- ing that he had intended giving a recreation ground independent cf the Penrhos Road question. So it appeared that they were getting nothing more for Vhe road than the site for the school and JE200, as the cricket ground was to be conveyed to the Rural Council, and the Park was to be rented. The Rev John Hughes disclaimed having misled the Council. He thought the Coun- cil would find from Lord Stanley's letter that he had not said a wcrd that was mis- leading. It was mentioned that Mr Pri- chard's letter contained no conditions. That was true; and I.i.i-d Stanley's letter to Mr Prichard had no conditions mentioned there- in. The conditicns now stated were such that his lordship had to put in to protect himself. He had explained that his lordship could not give land except for municipal pur- poses, only by paying for it to the trustees of the estate. As he could not give the land, he asked for a nominal rent for it. The Council did not intend to use it but for re- creative purposes, and tberfore they would be quite safe in accepting it at a nominal rent. As to the cricket ground being made over to the Rural Council, it would be nearer to the Urban Council, and would be used mostly by the Urban population. But as to their applying to the Quarter Sessions, he, for Onei would not be. a party to that. If hi-, lord- ship wanted the road, he should apply for it, as the urban population had only a right of way over it. They had pledged themselves to do all in their power to support the appli- cation. What Mr Prichard intended stating in his letter to the press was that Lord Stan- ley had it in his mind, before the matter came before the Council the first time, to give a recreation ground, but he decided to do nothing after the Council had refused his offer. He could not see any very great difference between Mr Prichard's and Lord Stanley's letters. Lord Stanley had really now promised now to give them more, as he intended erecting a house on the park, and a shed on the cricket ground. He moved that a letter be written to Lord Stanley stating that the Council had understood that the park was to be a free gift, without a nominal rent; that the Council had no power to ap- ply to the Quarter Sessions; and requesting his lordship to convey the cricket ground, as well as the park to the Urban, and not to the Rural Council. 4- Mr John Roberts seconded the motion. The Clerk stated that he did not know that there were many cricketers in the Rural Parish, and, therefore, he did not know whe- ther the Rural Council would be prepared to accept it. The Chairman said that there were several questions as to the suitability of the position; there were no conditions at first, and there was no nominal rent asked. Now a part of it was to go to the Rural Council, and under the circumstances he was afraid they should do wrong in agreeing. They should write to his lordship, pointing out that he deviated from the letter written by Mr Prichard- on his behalf. The f of an acre had dwindled down to an acre, and there was no mention made of the £ 200 towards the school. Lord Stanley intimated-that is, they could read between the lines-that unless they would do 1 what he wanted, he would out down the trees I „ y along the Penrhos Road, and turn the place into agricultural land. They should not succumb to any threats. After they had accepted the gift, as it were, were they going to appear before the Quarter Sessions and ask the justices to close up this beautiful road without knowing what they were going to get in return ? The matter was not satisfactory at all to him. He did not think there w;' a single member of the Council who had not been challenged for the vote he had given the last time. Several Members Question. Question. The Rev Canon Thomas said that they were not quite sure as to what the offer was. It was almost impossible to carry out a matter of this kind by letter, but if they had some one person in whom they had confidence, and in whom Lord Stanley had confidence, it would be very much better. As it was, they were enlarging upon minor issues, leaving aside the main issue. He suggested a small committee to deal with the matter. Mr W. D. Jones contended that those who had spoken were running far away from the subject that was before them. There was nothing in the present letter but that it con- firmed Mr Prichard's statements. They had accepted the amended offer, and it was ac- cepted in the best spirit, and he maintained that the offer, as it now stood, far exceeded the previous one. Were they prepared to go back from the standpoint taken at the last meeting ? The tone of the meeting appeared to be in that direction. He was very pleased to support the motion that was before the meeting. Mr J. Hall pointed out that the motion stated that the Council had no power to ap- ply to the Quarter Sessions, and his lordship had stated he would not apply, and there- fore the matter would be at an end. The motion, having been put to the meet- ing, was unanimously carried.
HOLYHEAD
HOLYHEAD BEGGING. At a special police court held on Saturday before Mr W. R. Jones, a tramp giving the name of James Malley was I charged with begging. Sergeant Hugh Jones and P.C. Owen Hughes gave evidence in support of the charge, and the prisoner was committed to prison for 14 days with hard labour. HARVESTMEN PASSING THROUGH. On Friday night a special steamer ar- rived here from Dublin with about 2000 har- vestmen on board. They immediately left by a special train for their respective des- tinations. Large numbers of them arrive daily en route for the hay harvest in various parts of Great Britain. THE JERSEY TRAFFIC.—Four steam- ers arrive at Holyhead weekly with consign- ments of new potatoes for the British Mar- kets. Each of these steamers carries a car- go of six or seven thousand packages of po- tatoes, and a large numbers of men and boys are engaged in discharging the cargoes and transferring them to the rails. BAND OF HOPE TREAT.On Saturday the English Presbyterian Band of Hope children had th—r annual treat. It had been arranged to hold it in the open air, but; the weather proved unfavourable, and the! children had their tea, sweets, &c., in the school-room, and they seemed to thorough- ly enjoy themselves. Mrs Clay-Thomas, Mrs Johns, Miss Jones, Stanley Crescent, and others took charge of the arrangements. SUCCESS. We are glad to announce the success of Miss Margaret Lilian Abell, in passing the primary division in pianoforte playing in connection with the Trinity College of Music, London. Miss M. L. Abell is very young, and is the daughter of Mr J. O. Abell, Market street.
PORTMADOC
PORTMADOC SUNDAY SERVICES. CIIT-RCTR OF St John's Church Rev LI R Hughes. M.A. 'Tremadoc Church Rev J Jenkins, B.A. Treflys and Ynyscynhaiarn liev G Salt, B.A. BAPTISTS. Berea Rev J D Davies Zion fiuyer Jieeting C.A,LVINI-ITIC MKTJODISI-S. Garth Rev J J Roberts Tabernacle Rev J E Hughes, M.A Tremadoc Rev R R Jones, Fourorosses English Chapel The Pastor. COX GREG A TIO',Y ALI STS. Salem Ckapel Ren II Ivor Jones and W J Nicholson Memorial Chapel. Rev W J Nicholson and Rev H Ivor Jones Eorth y Gest Rev. W. Ross Hughes Penmorf The Pastor WXSLEYAN3 Ebfeuezer Rev 0 Evans. KOMAff CATllOUCS Tremadoc Father Wheelan. BACK FROM PARIS. Mr R. J. Mor- ris, Harbour Dues Office, went on a visit to Paris three weeks ago, and returned a few days ago, highly pleased with his journey. B.A.—Mr Idwal Griffith, son of Dr and Mrs Griffith, Bodlondeb, has passed the Cambridge examinations for the degree of B.A. FUNERAL SERMON.—A memorial ser- vice was held at Penmorfa Chapel, last Wed- nesday, when the Rev J. J. Roberts preached a sermon with special reference to the late Mr Edward Richards, Tyddyn Dicwm, who had been a deacon in the chapel for 22 years. DEATH OF MRS CAPTAIN LEWIS. Mrs Lewis, relict of the late Captain Lewis ("Confidence") died last week. She was highly esteemed by all. Her husband once had Garibaldi on board his ship. The Liber- ator was being pursued by his enemies at the time. COMPLAINTS. There are complaints made that the meetings of the Council are held in the afternoon, and also on dates which clash with other meetings that some of tlie members are bound to attend. If the present rule is to continue it will make it impossible for working men to be members of the Council. THE TEMPERANCE VAN. The Rev Capt. Roberts and his Temperance Van vis- ited here on Wednesday evening, and held a very successful meeting on the Park, the Rev Ll. R. Hughes, M.A., the vicar presiding, and Mr J. J. Reese heading the singing. The previous evening the van was at Llanfrothen, and on Thursday evening at Tremadoc, at both of which places Capt. Roberts had good meetings. DEATH OF MRS EDWARD DAVIES.— We regret to have to announce the death of Mrs Edward Davies, the widow of the late highly-gifted iVir Edward Davies (Iolo Meir- ion), which occurred on Saturday. The de- ceased suffered from a cancerous growth, and though her son (Mr D. G. Davies, sol- icitor, Bethesda and Portmadoc) procured for her the best medical help possible, the complaint terminated fatally as mentioned above. The deceased was a deeply religious person, very sympathetic, and loved a quiet, unobtrusive life. YOUNG HELPERS LEAGUE.—Mrs O. Jones Chandlery, having forwarded the amount her little daughter (Mary), and Misses Myfi Owen, Jennie Jones Roberts, and Master Bobby Owen, realised from a bazaar held by them for the benefit of Dr Barnardo's Homes, received the following letter last week:—"Dear Mrs Jones,—I re- ceived this morning with sincere pleasure your letter enclosing the cheering remittance of £1 17s lOd, being the amount realised by four of our dear Young Helpers, Mary Jones, Jennie Jones Roberts, Myfanwy Owen, and Bobby Owen, at a bazaar. May I ask that your will convey to them my hearty 'Thank you' for this loving token of their thought and interest in the sick ones ? j —Yours very truly, Rachel Norton, general secretary of the Y.H.L."
Carnarvon School Board.!
Carnarvon School Board. FURTHER EXPENDITURE OF OVER £ 2000. j An adjourned meeting of the Carnarvon School Board was held on Monday evening, under the presidency of Mr W. G. Thomas (chairman). There was also present the Revs O. Williams (vice-chairman), Father Jones, D. Hughes, M.A., E. H. Griffith, B.A., R. O. Roberts, and D. T. Edwards; and Messrs J. H. Thomas (clerk), and Row- land LI. Jones (architect). COOKERY CLASSES. With regard to the request of the Board that the lessons in cookery should be better suited to the hours of the working classes, Mrs Greaves, who takes an interest in the classes, wrote stating that the character of the instruction was specially designed to meet the wants of the artisan class. Mr R. O. Roberts explained that he brought the matter forward at the last meet- ing of the Board because complaints were made to him by certain parents that the chil- dren were being taught cookery unsuitable to the hours of the working class. C, EXAMINATION OF PCPIL TEACHERS. The Revs D. Hughes and E. H. Griffith were appointed to superintend the examina- tion of pupil teachers to be held shortly. ACKNOWLEDGMENT. A letter was read from Mr J. Herbert Gladstone, M.P., thanking the Board for their kind message of sympathy with the Hawarden family. COUNTY GOVERNING BODY. On the motion of the Rev E. H. Griffith, seconded by the Rev D. Hughes, the chair- man was re-elected representative of the Board on the County Governing Body. C, RELIGIOUS INSTRL CTION. Upon the consideration of the contents of a handbook prepared for the use of the Board, the Rev E. H. Griffith gave notice that at the next meeting of the Board he would move that the question of religious instruction, to which reference was made in the handbook, be reconsidered. IMPROVEMENTS AT THE BOYS' SCHOOL. Prior to opening tenders for the execution of the works connected with the proposed al- terations and additions at the boys' school, Mr R. O. itoberts asked whether it was stipulated that the work was to be com- pleted in a certain time, and whether there were to be any sureties. He thought it would be useless to make any such stipula- tion unless they were determined to stick to it, and it would also be useless to have sure- ties unless they made them responsible. II any time was fixed for the completion of the contract he hoped that the Board would de- termine that it should not exceed the limit. He instanced the fact that much time had been wasted in connection with the new school buildings which were not completed yet. Rev E. H. Griffith endorsed the remarks made by Mr Roberts. The Chairman (to the architect): How soon are they expected to complete the work ? The Architect: I have been asked, and, have replied about three months. Mr R. O. Roberts: It is too long a time. It means that we have to close the school for three months. Besides the boys' school the other schools will also suffer. The Architect said that'certain portions of the work could be done without interfer- ing with the children. Rev E. H. Griffith: An unfinished build- ing will always interfere with the work of the teachers. The Chairman agreed that the work of the school would be interfered with by the noise of hammering, &c. There were many alter-j ations to be done inside the school, and this could not be proceeded with until everything was ready, so that the greatest noise would be caused during the latter part of the time. Mr R. O. Roberts remarked that scaffold- ;ng and ladders would be a source of danger to°the children, and if any accident should happen the Board would be held responsible. Rev D. Hughes: It is a pity this matter was not taken into consideration at the last meeting of the Board. The Architect: There is not a man in Car- narvon that can do the work under the time. A great deal of work has to be done in the shop before commencing at the school, and the men would have to be on the premises for at least two months. Rev D. Hughes: I move that we stipu- late that the work be done by the end of Sep- tember. The Architect pointed out that there was a danger of rushing the work by limiting the time. The Chairman W hy can not the boys school have their holidays later than the time already fixed? Rev E. H. Griffith: It is very desirable that all the schools should break up at the same time.. After further discussion it was resolve^ that the contract should be completed by the end of September. The Chairman then opened the tenders in the following order: Mr D. Williams, Ca- narvon, £ 2229; Messrs Geo. F. W*1_ha, £ 3 and Roberts, Carnarvon, 92685; Mr R. Jones, Twrog Mills, Llanwnda, R2729 18s 6d. The Architect said that his estimate was L2700. Mr R. O. Roberts understood that the ex- pense would not be more than from £800 to £ 1000. The Chairman thought the cost of the work would not exceed ;t;1 700. Rev O. Williams said he never thought the cost would approach C2000. The Architect explained that his first es- timate was £1800. But subsequently his plans were sent to the Education Depart- ment in London with the result that certain alterations were suggested. Not only were alterations now required inside the building but also outside, most of the walls having to be reconstructed. His first estimate would have been correct had the improvements been confined to the interior of the premises. Rv E. H. Griffith: Your present estimate is nothing more than carrying out the re- quirements of the Department? The Architect: Nothing more. The building a it is is damp. Mr R. O. Roberts: Is there nothing you can take off the estimate? The Architect: No. The Chairman remarked that if the Edu- cation Department had had their own way there would, have been accommodation for 100 fewer children at the school. Rev D. Hughes said the Department were very strict in their requirements. A school erected 13 years ago at Newport had had to be re-built. Rev E. H. Griffith suggested that the mat- ter be referred to a small committee for con- sideration. Mr D. T. Edwards observed that the Board must decide one way or another that night. Father Jones expressed himself surprised at the largeness of the expenditure proposed to be incurred. The Architect reminded the Board that this .estimate included the cost of furnishing the sohool. Mr R. O. Roberts: I did not know that. The Architect: My estimate includes everything. The Chairman asked if there was provision in the estimate for desks. The Architect: Yes. I allow L200 for furniture. Eventually the Board resolved to accept the tender of Mr David .Iiams, Carnar- von. SALARIES OF TEACHERS. The Board afterwards considered in pri- vate applications for increase of salaries from several of the teachers. Mr J. T. Jones (headmaster of the boys' school) in his application, which was deferred, stated that the number of pupils, as well as the grants earned, during the 20 years he had been in their service, had more than doubled, so that it was now one of the largest boys' schools in the Principality. All the Govern- ment reports received in the course of this long period were very favourable, the school being exempted from examination this year again. More scholarships had been gained by pupils from this school than from any other in North Wales. Whi!e the salaries of teachers generally had increased consider- ably during the period mentioned, his had remained about the same on account of fre- quent changes made in the terms of his en- gagement. The majority of headmasters in the kingdom were provided with a house, free of rent, taxes, &c., a privilege which, unfortunately, he had not enjoyed, so that his net salary was reduced by about R30 a year in consequence. Provincial head mas- ters of boys' schools similar to his in point of attendance, were paid, as a rule, from jB80 to JE 130 a year more than what his average salary amounted to for the last ten years.
Itipest at f antlle
Itipest at f antlle On Tuesday, Dr Hunter Hughes, coroner for South Carnarvonshire, held an adjourned inquest at Nantlle, touching the death of J. J. Hughes, a lad employed at the Fronheul- og Quarry, in the Nantlle Vale, who was killed in consequence of becoming entangled in the cog wheels of the machinery. Dr Foster represented the Home Office, while Mr H. Vincent appeared on behalf of the Quarry Company and manager; and Mr E. R. Davies represented the father of the lad. The facts of the case were to the effct that the lad went into a sawing shed and that he picked up some gravel and shot which he threw towards a fellow workman, and whilst trying to hide from the latter his hand came into contact with the cogwheels with the result that he was fearfully mutilated and died within thirty-eight hours.—Dr Foster said that he visited the shed where the acci- dent happened, and found that the cog- wheels had not been fenced as they ought to. He came to the conclusion.that the fact that the wheels were not properly protected was the cause of accident. All kind of machin- ery ought to be fenced. In reply to Mr Vincent, he said that the quarry was as well managed as any in the Nantlle Vale, but he could not praise the management of any quarry in the district. Mr V incent: If the boy had used reasonable precautions, could he have avoided the accident?—Witness: Yes, I think so. Medical evidence having been given by Dr Owen, Penygroes, Mr G. J. Williams, the assistant inspector, was I called, and gave evidence to the effect that he visited the Fronheulog Quarry some time last year. He had several complaints to make to -the manager, and the latter saw to them. He visited the shed where the acci- dent occurred, and noticed that the cog- j wheels were not fenced, and most decidedly he would say that the manager was to be blamed for the accident. After hearing this witness, one or two jurymen said that in all dangerous cases of this kind they considered that the inspectors had warned managers.— Dr Foster replied that he had often prose- cuted without giving any warning at all.- Further evidence was given by two or three of deceased's fellow-workmen, who swore that the deceased had no business whatever in the shed at the time. The Coroner, in summing up, said that if they considered that the management had been guilty of neg- lect and that that neglect was the cause of death they should bring in a verdict of man- slaughter, but if, on the other hand, they did not, their verdict should be to that effect.—Mr Vincent (to the coroner): There is a possibility of bringing in the obvious verdict of accidental death. Give them a chance, at any rate.—The jury, having re- tired, brought in a verdict of accidental death, with a rider to the effect that they considered it their duty to urge upon inspec- tors in future to give notice to every quarry proprietor of anything which they thought dangerous to the workmen or any other per- son.
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BANGOR
BANGOR SUNDAY SERVICES. CIIURCP OF 15>OI,<NI) The Cathedral (English) The Rev the Canon in Residence. (Welsh) Revs W. Edwards, J Davies, B.A. St. James's (English) Rev W.Ed wards,M- A and Rev D. R.*Pugh, M.A St Mary's (English).. Revs T. Edwin Jones, M.A and B. Thomas, B.A (Welsh) do do St. David's (Welsh) Rev T Lewis Jones, B.A. (English Evening Service)..Rev T. Lewis BAPTIST. English Chapel Penuel Rev Edward Evans Ainen, Glanadda. do 'CALVINISTIC METHODIST Princes Road (English) Rev E P Jones, B,A Tabernacle Rev Daniel Rowlands, M A Twrgwyn Rev Thomss Roberts, Chester Park Hill Rev R W Hughes, 4 Rhyd-ddu Hirael Rev T J Wheldon, B A I Bangor Glanadda Rev Edward Thomas, Tre- garth VESLEYAN. English Chapel. Rev H J Quilter Horeb MrPG Roberts, MrWOJones St Paul's Mf W 0 Jones, Mr P G Roberts Hirael 2, Rev H Owen; Glanadda Mr D Williams, Mr J W Roberts BOMAN CATHOLIC. St Mary's Rev Father Ratcliffe It has been decided to hold a re-union of the past and present students of the Bala- Bangor Congregational College on Friday, the 1st of July. The Rev T. Roberts, of Mold, is to preside, and the Rev J. J. Jones, of Pwllheli, to deliver a special address. Colonel Marshall has been elected chair- man of the Bangor branch of the English Church Union in succession to Colonel the Hon. W. E. Sackville West, who is leaving the diocese. Mr Lloyd Griffith, Holyhead, has taken over the post of honorary secret- ary. A JEWISH WEDDING.—On Thursday, an interesting wedding took place at the Synagogue, between Mr Marcus Bloomfield, Liverpool, and Miss Eva Yanpolsky. The Rev Mr Rosenzweig officiated. As this was the first Jewish wedding that took place in North Wales, a large number of Christians assembled to witness the ceremony. MENAI SOCIETY.—On Wednesday, the 15th instant, the members of the above society held the first of the society's annual excursions—the place selected being the South Stack, Holyhead. The weather prov- ing favourable, an enjoyable trip was ex- perienced, and was thoroughly appreciated by the members who formed the party. FUNERAL OF MISS VICKERS.—On Friday afternoon the funeral of Miss Vickers, lady superintendent of the Institute for Trained Nurses, whose death took place on Tuesday, the 14th inst, took place at Glan- adda Cemetery. It was of a semi-public character, and was attended by some 20 nurses drawn from the district. The ser- vice was read by the Rev W. Edwards, M.A., senior vicar of Bangor. and amongst these present were the Mayor ot Bangor (Mr Hugh Hughes), Dr E. J. Lloyd, Dr Langford Jones, Dr Rowland Jones, Dr E. O. Price, Dr Rich- ard Jones, Mr W. A. Foster, Mr H. Aronson, Mr J. Pritchard, and Mr G. Johnson. BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—The fort- nightly meeting of the Board was held at the Workhouse on Friday morning, under the presidency of Mr Hugh Thomas (chair- man).—A letter was read from the Local Government Board relating to the proposal that all the inmates of the workhouse should II r- be allowed to eat as much bread as could, instead of a certain allowance per according to the dietary tables. The stated that the dietary tables were now generally reconsidered, and advising guardians to keep to the old system until tbl, Local Goverment Board's changes had bO put into operation.—Mr C. F. PriestM thought it regrettable that the guardians no greater freedom in the matter of dietatf' There were many little comforts which nug" be accorded the inmates, and would cost t^e ratepayers nothing.—On the motion of Chairman, a vote of sympathy was pass with Dr John Roberts (Menai Bridge), "bo was prevented from attending owing to serious accident.—A letter was read from Mt Herbert Gladstone, M.P., acknowledging the vote of condolence passed with the family Hawarden Castle.—A letter was recei^ from Dr Owen, Bea.umaris, having reference to a complaint which had been made to the effect that he had neglected to attend certain pauper. Dr Owen stated that the mother of the pauper came to his surgery o a Saturday night, and placed the case in hIs hands. He considered that the case was not very important, and the mother promised to come to say how the patient was on the fol- lowing Monday. She did not come, bo^J ever, and he took it for granted that the gi*j was better. On the 4th of June he visited the case, and found the patient very much better.—A small committee was appoint^ to make further inquiries into the case-The Master reported that divine service had been held twice a week throughout the year with the exception of three services. The Sun" day school had also been regularly held under the superintendence of Mr Thomas Edwards, guardian, assisted by friends. The statistics showed that the number m the house th^t day was 102, compared with 97 last board day, and 80 on the corresponding date of J.ø,st year. The vagrants relieved during the fort- night numbered 46, as compared with 42 last year. SCHOOL BOARD-At a specially convened meeting of the above Board held on Wed- nesday evening, at 123, High street, Bangor, Dr Richard Jones being in the chair it was resolved to nominate Principal Price, the chairman of the Board, aa a representative governor of the County Governing Body. Considerable dissatisfaction was expressed at the shortness of the notice given to the School Board to nominate a candidate, and it wa-4 resolved to instruct the clerk of the Board to again write to Mr J. H. Bcdvel Ro- berts, the clerk of the County Governing Body, calling attention to the fact that the notice given was quite inadequate, both to call a meeting of the Board and to communi- cate with the person nominated, and to state that sufficient time ought to be given to en- able the School Board to transact the busi- ness at an ordinary meeting of the Board, that was to say that at least one month's notice should be given. The resolution was unanimously adopted, and the clerk was directed to request Mr Bcdvel Roberts to bring the matter before his Council. THE WATER SUPPLY.—Undoubtedly Bangor can pride itself upon having one of the best supplies in the Principality. Not only is the supply ample, but it is of the greatest purity. To quote the report of the analyst, "the water is excellent and of the greatest -organic purity." Dr P. Fraser, the medical officer of health, in his annua lreport just issued stated that the Corporation mains had delivered on an average during the year about 42 gallons per 24 hours per heau of the population, the water being derived from a mountain stream above all possible danger of contamination from cultivated fields of from dwellings. In order to still further im- prove the supply, especially to the higher parts of the town, the City Council some time ago resolved upon the construction of an ad- ditional reservoir at Twrgwyn, and the for- mal opening took place last Tuesday, when the water was turned into the mains by the Mayor (Councillor Hugh Hughes). Owing to the inclemency of the weather, there was only a small attendance of the public. The Mayor having declared the new reservoir open, Alderman Dr R. Langford Jones (chair- man of the Water Committee) gave a short history of the Bangor water supply works, and of the new reservoir. With regard to the latter, he said it had been constructed entirely by the borough surveyor (Mr John Oill). in a manner which was not only most eccnomical, but a considerable saving to the ratepayers. The dimensions wera as fol- lows —Inside, length, 137 feet; width, 60 teet; depth, 13 feef; area, 8224 feet. Capa- city, 530,000 gallons. The total cost was £Ú50. Mr Gill had constructed the work at a saving of something like E120 below the lowest estimate sent in. The total amount of water storage at present available for the city of Bangor, with the addition of the new reservoir, amounted to 1,077,000 gallons. The new reservoir nearly doubled their former storage capacity. The water supply now was sufficient to give every inhabitant of Bangor 40 galons per day of the purest water to be found in the kingdom (applause).—Dr and Mrs Laneford Jones afterwards enter- tained the company to refreshments. COLLISION.—On Friday morning a seri- ous accident happened on the junction of the Carnarvon and Holyhead road near the railway station. It appears that William Williams, Rhiwlas, was driving: a market car into Bangor which contained his wife and two other women. When close to the cab-stand the car collided with a lurry full of goods and was capsized. The four occupants were violently precipitated to the ground and in- jured. Williams, the driver, sustained a nasty cut on the face and injured his jaw- bone his wife broke her arm and several ribs, and the two other occupants were more or less injured. The horse and trap did not sustain much damage. The injured per- sons were conveyed in a brougham to the In- firmary, the Mayor (Mr H. Hughes) accom- panying them. On Tuesday evening W. Williams succumbed to his injuries. On Wednesday, Mr J. Bodvel Roberts he!d an inquest on the body at the Belle Vue Hotel. The medical evidence was to the effect that the cause of death was concussion of the brain. A verdict of "Accidental death" was returned. The jury recommended a change in the position of the cabstand.
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ii—mmim fi 11 CARNARVON SUNDAY ^SERVICES. I CHURCH OF ENGLAND. Vicar,—Rev J W Wynne Jones, MA. (Jhrist Church 8, Holy Comn-uoion 11, Matins 6-30, Even Song St. David's 10-30, Matins .6, Even Song St. Mary's Rev E H Griffiths, B.A, 8-30, Hcly Communion 10, Matins 6, Even Song Llanbeblig Rev E O Jones, B.A (curate) 10, Matins 6, Even Song BAPTIST. Caersalem -Rev O. Davies, D.D, OALVIXISTIC METHODIST. Castle Square. Rev John Edwards, Colwyn Bay Moriah Principal Prys. M.A., Trevecci Engedi Jtiev John Owen Jones, Llan- beris. Shiloh Rev Hugh Roberts, Liverpool Beulah. Rev R Williams, Caeathraw CONGREGATION ALI3T. galem Rev Win. Jones. Pisgah; Rev D Stanley Joneas Pendref Rev D Stanley Jones, Rev W Jones, Pisgah. WE8LEYAN. Castle street (English) Rev G Thomas, Llan- fairfechan. Ebenezer. Rev Hugh Huehes. Rev R. Hopwood. ROMAN CATHOLIC St. Peter and Paul Rev. Father Jones Llanddwyn is becoming a favourite resort for Carnarvon folks, picnics to the place being almost daily arranged'. In the official list of awards at the Brus sels International Exhibition, 1897, which is just published, we are pleased to find the name of the Glan'rafon Slate Quarry Com- pany (Mr John Owen and Mr Edward H. Owen) to whom were awarded two Diplomes d'Honneur for the general excellence of the slates which they had sent to the above ex- hibition out of the above quarry We heart- ily congratulate these gentlemen, who are also the producers of the only Welsh slate awarded the Grand Croix d'Honneur and gold medal at the Amsterdam International Exhibition, 1895, as well as our fellowtowns- man, Mr Griffith Owen, Bryn Dinas, to whom has been awarded a silver medal Dip- loma as chief "collaborateur," for services rendered in connection with the above at the Brussels Exhibition. SUCCESS. We are pleased to under- stand that Mr Thomas Griffith, Glanmorfa Slate Works, has successfully passed his ex- amination as second engineer. A MODEL BOARD SCROOL.-The boys' department enjoys the distinction of being selected in preference to any other in the neighbourhood as a practising ground for in- tending schoolmasters for the day training college at Bangor. A CURIOUS SIGHT.—On Friday evening a porpoise of a large size was disporting it- self in the Straits near the entrance to the dock, and at intervals made tremendous leaps from the water. The sight was wit- nessed by a large number of people. ANNIVERSARY SERVICES.On Sun- day anniversary services were held at the Castle square Presbyterian Chapel, when ser- mons were delivered morning and evening by the Rev R. R. Roberts, B.A., Ll.B., of Aber- dare. In the afternoon a children's service was held. Collections were made at each service towards the chapel funds. THE SOUTH WALES COLLIERS.—On Friday, Saturday, a.nd Sunday, the Mountain Ash Male Voice Party held open air concerts in various parts of the town, and made col- lection towards the soup kitchens in South Wales, where much distress prevails owing to the present dispute among the colliers. The members of the choir expressed themselves satisfied with the reception they had at Car- narvon, but this they could not say of other places in North Wales, notably Rhyl and Llandudno, where permission was even denied them to sing in the streets. THE NATIONAL SCHOOLS.—It is a.n open secret that the National Schools have been condemned by the Education Depart- ment, who have directed improve- I ment, entailing an expenditure of ZCIOOO. The managers of the school have had the matter under their serious consideration, and a suggestion has been made that it would be advisable to transfer the school to the Board. THE ABER BRIDGE.—Mr Guest, repre- senting Messrs Cochrane and Son, the con- tractors of the bridge, has been at Carnar- von for more than a week making the neces- ary preparations fcr the erection of the bridge, which, when completed, will be a handsome structure, and will reflect much credit upon the engineer, Mr Wawn. Though eighteen months are allowed in which to complete the bridge, it is hoped that, with fine weather and other favourable conditions, the whole work will be finished in half that time. A TRIP.—On Thursday, the members of the Engedi Literary Society, to the number of about 50, had their annual trip. This year, they betook themselves, in convey- ances supplied by Mr J. R. Jones, Maesglas, Clymiog, to Tre Ceiri, the famous Roman station situate on the Eifl range. On arrival at Llanaelhaiarn, they enjoyed a repast served, by the kind permission of the Rev R. P. Hughes, B.A., chairman of the School Board, at the village school. Afterwards the party climbed up the mountain side, and after reaching Tre Ceiri, a meeting was held under the presidency of Gwyneddon, when a paper was read by Mr D. W. Davies, Moss Bank, on the history of the old Roman sta- tion. The party returned home in the even- ingi After having spent a most enjoyable day. MARRIAGE.—On Wednesday bunting was freely displayed in the principal thor- oughfares of the town on the occasion of the marriage of Miss Lily Fraser, daughter of Mr Alexander Fraser, North road, and sister of Dr P. Fraser, medical officer of health, with Councillor Robert H. Roberts, son of Mr John Roberts, Foxhall, Denbigh. The interesting ceremony was solemnized at the Castle Square Presbyterian Chapel, in the presence of a large congregation, the officia- ting minister being the Rev D. Hughes, M.A., pastor. The bride, who was given away by her father, was attended by Miss Lallah Roberts (sister of the bridegroom) and Miss Marjorie Fraser, of Wrexham, while Mr Rees Lloyd, of Oswestry, acted as best man. The wedding party left the church to the strains of the "Wedding March," played on the organ by Mr J. G. de Gaudin, M.A., of the Intermediate School. THE CARNARVON ORCHESTRA.- The Carnarvon Orchestra, whose services since its formation a few years ago under the conductorship of Mr Corrison (3rd V.B.R.W.F.) has been in great demand at most functions in the district, gave an ex- cellent concert at the Guild Hall on Tues- day night in aid of the orchestra's funds, preparatory to competing at the Festiniog National Eisteddfod. The orchestra gave an effective rendering of Nos. 1 and 2 of Ed- ward Jerman's "Gipsy Suite," the competi- tive piece at the Eisteddfod. In addition to the orchestral items sons and instrumental solos were renaered by Miss M. M. Jonis, Miss Mia Williams, Miss E. A. Williams, Messrs W. P. Jones-Parry, H. Vaughan- Davies. William Jones, and Lieutenant Barr. THE MILITIA.—On Friday morning the Mayor and Corporation met the battalion in Castle square. In the course of a brief ad- dress, the M yor expressed satisfaction at being able to meet them that day, after failing on other occasions. He desired to show by his presence that the mayor and cor- poration took interest in the welfare of the 4th Battalion Ro-al Welsh Fusiliers. He hoped their meeting that day would draw closer the bonds of union between the town and regiment. Their present year of train- ing would not be forgotten by the men, as they were informally inspected by the Com- mander-in-Chief (Lord Wolseley), who com- plimented them on their fine physique and military bearing. The remarks of the in- specting officer on the review day were also very complimentary. The Mayor wished them one and all God-speed on the termina- tion of this year's training again.—Colonel Platt thanked the mayor and corporation for meeting them, and the mayor for his kind and encouraging remarks. The battalion was disbanded on Saturday, and the major- ity of the men were paid at the railway sta- tion and dispatched to their destinations. COUNTY MAGISTRATES' COURT.—On Saturday, before Captain Wynne Griffith, Messrs R. Roberts, J. Davies, J. Menzies, G. J. Roberts, and J. Issard Davies. BOUND OVER. Mary Roberts, LlaIi- beris, summoned Mary Jones and Kate Owen, of the same place, for assaulting her. Mr Allanson prosecuted, and Mr J. T. Ro- berts defended. All the parties were bound over to keep the peace.—Mary Jones, one of the above defendants summoned her brother, William Williams, Bryn'refail, for assaulting her.—Defendant was bound over, and or- dered to pay the costs. BOROUGH MAGISTRATES' COURT.-On Monday, before the Mayor (Dr Parry) Messrs J. R. Pritchard, W. Hamer, J. R. Hughes, E. Hughes, and Dr Griffith. NIGHT POACHING.John Loveli was charged with having been found in possess- ion of two nets for the purpose of poaching and, further, with having been seen coming from land preserved for game.—Sergeant Owen said that about four o'clock in the morning of May 3rd, he saw defendant and another man coming down the Bethel road. On seeing witness, they went over a wall, and the other man, who was convicted at the previous court, dropped as many as twenty one rabbits. Thev then separated and the officer chased the defendant, and caught him. Defendant was fined 50s and costs. ALLEGED BREACH OF THE PEACE.— William Williams, St. Helen's street, and Edward Jones, Palace street, were charged with having committed a breach of the peace on the 11th inst. at Castle square. P.C. W. Jones (42) said that both defendants were fighting, and he had to interfere and stop them.—The case against Williams was dis- missed, and Jones was bound over to keep the peace. DISMISSED.—J uiseppe Berane was charged with leaving his chip-potato shop open after eleven o'clock. P.C. Richards said that he saw a number of men in the shop at quarter past eleven one evening.—The de- fence was that the men had been served be- fore eleven o'clock. The case was dismissed. LEAVING A HORSE UNATTENDED.— John Roberts, of Bethel, was charged with leaving his horse and car unattended in Bridge street, and was fined Is and costs. P.C. Richards (2) proved the case. DRUNKENNESS.—A large number of men including several who had been up with the militia for their month's training, were brought up charged with being drunk and disorderly. Twelve of them were so drunk that they had to be locked up. The cases having been disposed with, Mr Hamer, ad- dressing Supt. Harris, said: How did you manage to get "lodgings" for all these ?—Mr Harris: There were as many as twenty-two under the same roof, twelve of whom being those that were locked up for drunkenness. —Mr J. R. Hughes: This is a most serious matter, and ought to be reported to the Police Committee.—Mr J. R. Pritchard: I have brought it before them several times.— Mr Hughes Yes, but I suggest that we as a bench of magistrates should report it.—This was agreed to.