The North Wales Express

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NGTtS AND COMMENTS I The E:Mayor's Scholarship at the Carnar- von County School has once more W(,n awarded to a Board chool nnnil—this time a girl. Last, year when the boys from the Board Schoois made their mark in the com- petition, leaving their rivals from the National School practically no- where in the race, we were as- sured that the result was attributable to private classes attended by the boys from the Board School. But the remarkable thing is that the girls have this year repeated the ex- ploit which gained the Boys' School so much credit last year. Of the seven candidates who are "placed" in the result list, only one hails from the National School,-and she comes fifth on the list. Comment is surely needless, but congratulation is due to the School Board on having once more succeeded in demonstrating the practical value of the education imparted to its scholars. How comes it, by the way, that there a;re so few local scholarships or exhibitions in connection with the County Schools of Car- riarvonshire P Mr Edward Hughes enjoys a practical monopoly of the honour due for this encouragement to the educationists of the district. But surely, all along the line from Llandudno to Portmadoc are to be found rich men who could find no more fit- ting use or more deserving object for a por- tion of their surplus wealth, than to found scholarships cf the nature of that which Mr Edward Hughes marked his year of office by establishing. In Carnarvon alone it should be a comparatively easy matter to found say half a dozen scholarships in connection with the elementary schools of the borough. When the local ma "nates realise the responsi- bilities as well as vthe privileges of wealth there will be no need to urge this truth. I As might have been expected, the Menai Bridge Urban District. Council warmly re- sents the decision arrived! at by the Light Railway Commission, which vetoed the con- struction of a line between Beaumaris and Menai Bridge. Their natural indignation has found expression in a formal resolution in which they protest against a decision which, based upon the opposition of a few gentlemen along the proposed line, has in- definitely postponed the new era of commer- cial prosperity which the opening of the line would have inaugurated not only for Menai Bridge and Beaumaris, but for the Anglesey shore of the Menai Straits generally. But the rejection of a measure of undoubted public utility" is a matter of comparative ease when the privileges of the classes rather than the interests and convenience of the masses are taken into consideration. T Once more the intolerant Anti-National section in the so-called National Church has scored a decisive but expensive victory. The authorities of St. David's College, Lampeter, have repeated the mistake they made last time when the post of Principal of that in- stitution became vacant. Then, it will be remembered Englishman Mr Gent was appointed by Q^small majority over the Welshman Mr Hartwell Jones. Now the same clique has secured the appointment of Mr Bebb, of Oxford, and the Welshman, Mr Hartwell Jones is again left out in the cold. We have nothing to say against the scholas- tic qualifications of Mr Bebb, but it is a suicidal policy for an institution which claims to be national, to display so marked an An- ti-National spirit, and to appoint to posts -of emolument and dignity in the Principality persons who are ignorant of the native tongue, and who can know little of and sym- pathise less with, the peculiar circumstances and needs of the county. -1 -1 There is a man at Abergynolwyn who places the authority of the Old Testament above that of the New. Summoned before the Towvn magistrates for abandoning a horse, leaving it without food or water, he put for- ward the curious defence that he would have transgressed the Law of Moses as laid down in Leviticus, by doing any such work as re- lieving the needs of a dumb animal on the Sabbath Day. The defendant has evidently not read, or at all events studied, the Gos- pels. in which it is made clear that the de- mands of practical charity should always take- precedence over purely formal obser- vances. The magistrates refused to sub- scribe to the defendant's novel exposition on the Scriptures, and mulcted him in a sub- stantial penalty. To do hlim justice, he seemed to have the courage of his convictions, preferring to face a fortnight's imprisonment to paying the fine imposed. Th^ assessment of the Penrhyn Quarries has, on revaluation by an expert, been raised over fifty per cent. The former assessment was £17,000 odd; the new assessment is given at £26,000 odd. This shows an in- crease of £ 9000. Assuming the local rates to be 3s 4d in the zC, it follows that Lord Penrhyn will, henceforth, be called upon to contribute some £ 1500* a year more towards local taxation purposes in the Bangor Union. The question mav not improperly be asked how comes it that he has for so long been re- lieved, or should we say excused, of the re- sponsibility of making this contribution? It is clear that the quarry has not increased in value to this extent within the past veir. and it follows that if the present valuation is an pproximately correct one, his lordship should have been called upon to contribute much more extensively in the past towards local taxation than appears to have been been the case. Let other Unions read—and practise -the lesson now taught them. The Carnarvon Town Council had under consideration on Tuesday several matters of considerable local interest and importance. Not the least of thesea was that of the gas supply, which is fast becoming a crying public grievance. Some of the street mains were laid to suit merely the requirements of a past generation, without any provision being made for the increased demand not merely of an increased population, but for an in- creased consumption by the then existing population. The result is that Mr G. R. Rees in his complaint from Plas Brereton, will find in the town itself many sympath- izers who have equally good cause to com- plain. The light of an ordinary "dip" would bsar favourable comparsion with that afforded orded by some of the gas jets in the town especially at certain hours of the evening. The grievance is not so much felt just now because of the season but when the long nights of autumn and winter come The question of byelaws in their practical application received a considerable amount of notice at this week's meeting of the Car- narvon Town Council. Without going into the merits of the individual cases discussed at the meeting we think every one will agree with us in saying first that the same measure of justice should be meted out to every person who infringes a byelaw instead of one trans- gressor being winked at and let off, and another frowned at and punished: and in the second place that the byelaws were made to be kept and not broken. At the same time it must be painfully evident to those who will take the trouble of looking into the question that the building byelaws of the Carnarvon Corporation ha,ve long been more honoured in the breach than in the obser- vance. Either let the byelaws as they are be rigidly enforced-or let them be amended to meet what appears to be the general practice in the tcwn.

:r BANGOR CITT COUNCIL The monthly meeting of the Council was held on Wednesday evening, under the presi- dency of the Mayor (Councillor H. Hughes). The attendance also included Alderman L. Jones, Counc- ors D. Williams, J. E. Ro- berts, Grey Edwards, T. J. Williams, R. Da- vies, J. Pugh, J. Williams (builder), R. Wil- liams, P. S. Gregory, W. A. Foster, E. Jones and T. G. Williams; Messrs R. H. Pritchard town clerk), J. A. Rodway (deputy town clerk), Smith Owen (accountant), J. Gill (sur- veyor), J. Smith (gas manager), and W. H. Wor,rall (sanitary inspector). SANITARY. The Mayor proposed the adoption of the report of the Sanitary, Hospital, and Water Committee, which contained the following items —House-to-House Inspection: The Inspector reported that he had inspected 22 additional houses in Garden square, and made notes as to their sanitary condition in his special journal for the sanitary survey. -Sanitary Cart: It was resolved that ten- ders be invited from local tradesmen for the supply of an additional scavenging cart, and that the Mayor, the chairman (Dr L. Lang- ford Jones), and tLe surveyor be authorised to place the order. — Housing of the Work- ing Classes: A letter received from the Joint Sanitary Committee re the housing of the working classes was read, but its con- sideration was deferred sine die. — Water Accounts: The water manager submitted a statement shewing that the revenue from the water and fittings accounts for the year 1897-8 shewed a net decrease of JE48 12s 4d, as compared with the previous year, but that this sum was more than accounted for by the increase in .the local rates, which were t52 more than the corresponding period. The statement was considered very satisfac- tory.—Friars Estate Drainage: This sub- ject was again considered at considerable length, after which it was resolved that in con sideration of the syndicate taking ilp and re-laying the sewer in the back road running parallel to Beach road at a greater depth, and the Council having the right to use the same for the drainage of Hirael, that the sum of JE170 be paid to the syndicate to- wards the cost of the said sewer. Further, that the Council contribute a further sum (estimated at) £ 10, being the increased cost of making the sewer in question 15 inches diameter instead of 12 inches diameter, and that the Council connect the sewer in Foun- tain street with the above-mentioned sewer at their own cost at an estimated cost of £ 33; also, that the Council extend the pre- sent brick culvert a distance of 12 yards at an estimated cost of JE36. Mr Pugh having seconded the adoption of the report, Mr J. E. Roberts asked whether the cost of the sanitary cart recommended to be pur- chased was included in the estimates ? Mr Pugh replied that that was the case. The minutes of the committee were con- firmed. HIGHWAY AND TOWN IMPROVE- MENT. The Mayor also proposed the adoption of I the following report ot the Highway, Build- ing, and Improvement Committees — Ffriddoedd road The architect of the Friars New Schools wrote stating that the Govern- i ors were prepared to give the land necessary j to widen this roaü in front of the school premises on condition that the Council made the road and footpath, and also con- tributed towards the cost of rebuilding the ^wall. It was resolved that the amount of contribution required be ascertained before the subject could be considered--Building I plans: Drawings of the Friars New Schools were again considered. The architects pro- mised that the concrete under the house should be cement concrete as required by the bye-laws. It. was resolved that the con- sideration of the drawings be deferred pend- ing a settlement of the question of widen- ing the road.—Coed Menai: Mrs Boston, of Upper Bangor, applied for permission to sell non-intoxicating refreshments in the wood during the summer months. It was resolved that Mrs Boston be granted permission to sell non-intoxicating refreshments in Coed Menai at a rent of 10s for the season, the position of stall to be selected by the sur- veyor, and arrangements to be made to pre- vent papers, &c., been strewed about the wood.—Mountain It was resolved that the surveyor be authorised and directed to erect a rustic hut on the Mountain, similar to the one erected in Garth Garden, at a cost not exceeding £ 5.—Light on Vehicles: The Cyclists' Touring Club asked that regular tions should be adopted to enforce the carry- ing of lights by all vehicles from one hour after sunset until one hour before sunrise. It was resolved that the Council be recom- mended to petition the County Council to adopt regulations by which all vehicles should be compelled to carry and exhibit 10 light from one hour after sunset until one hour before sunrise.-Garth Garden: It was resolved that the wages of the caretaker of this garden be increased from 21s to 22s per week. Mr T. J. Williams asked why the improve- ment in College road had not been carried out ? The Surveyor replied that the transfer of the land had not yet been completed. The Deputy Town Clerk: It is being pro- ceeded with as fast as possible. It has been a very troublesome matter, the cause of the delay having been in regard t othe title, now ever. we shall complete the matter within the next week or two. Mr J. E. Roberts felt pleased that My Wil- liams had called attention to the matter, the place being at present an eyesore to those living in that part of the town. He hoped that the work would be carried through with- out delay. Mr Roberts went on to say that great damage was being done to the seats in the Maes, and he moved that the Council request the police to take the matter in hand. The Surveyor remarked that one Saturday night the seats were taken up bodily. The Town Clerk thought the road which was very much used), should be lighted. Mr T. J. Williams: Those who use the seats would object to the light (laughter). The minutes of the committee, together with the motion of Mr J. E. Roberts were adopted. GAS AND ELECTRICITY. Dr Grey Edward.s (chairman of the Light- ing (Gas and Electricity) Committee) brought up the report of that committee which con- tained the following item: -Provisional Order: It was resolved, that an application be made for a Provisional Order to pur- chase land on which to erect a gas holder at the bottom of Dean street, known as the Cor- poration Yard, or elsewhere. It was further resolved., that the late special committee be re-appointed to consider and report on the advisability of erecting a gas holder at the bottom of Dean street, or elsewhere. The members of the said committee are as fol- lows, viz. -Mr Thomas Lewis, Dr Langford Jones, Mr W. Bayne, Dr H. Grey Edwards, Messrs J. E. Roberts, and D Williams. Dr Edwards, in moving the adoption of the foregoing, uuderstocd that the Local Government Inspector, who last week held an inquiry with reference to an application for powers to borrow money in connection with the gasworks, was fully alive to the necessity of giving a quick answer to the Council's application. Mr J. E. Roberts seconded the motion. Mr R. Davies pointed out that the commit- tee were not unanimous in favour of making an application for a Provisional Order, and he considered that it was too soon to move in the direction indicated. He thought thev would all agree that it would be inexpedient to increase any unnecessary expenditure in the present state of the finances of the town. To obtain a Provisional Order would mean an expenditure of hundreds of pounds and the cost which would fall heavily upon the rates, would have to be paid in a very short time. There was no more reason why they should acquire land for a gas holder than for an additional reservoir. At present they had quite as much land as they required the pur- poses of a gas holder. He therefore proposed that the foregoing minutes be eliminated from the committee's report. Mr T. J. Williams seconded the motion, and said that he did not understand that there was any change in the position of affairs since the compromise was arrived at. Then it was agreed, if he remembered rightly, that the !and was to be utilised for offices, and for electric light works and that portion of the land should be reserved for the erec- tion of a gas holder when necessary. If the committee were to agree to a resolution that a portion of the land at the bottom of Dean street be reserved for a gas holder rather than go in now for a Provisional Order he would support them. H did not suppose that any one would propose that they should go in for a PTovisional Ordler if they could secure land for the purpose named. Mr Gregory: Is it necessary to state dis- tinctly the object for which the land must be used ? Could it not be acquired for general purposes of the town? The Town Clerk: The Local Government Board will not allow a Corporation to borrow money for speculative purposes. The land I must be for a specific object. Mr J. E. Roberts said that he was quite willing to accept the suggestion made bv Mr T. J. Williams. He did not want to incur expense at the present time, bat still he was I anxious to see carried through the arrange- ment approved of by the Council that the gas. and electric light should go hand in hand. I He wa.s pleased to find that Mr Richard Da- vies advocated keeping down the rates, "coming events casting their shadows before." Mr Davies: Keep to the subject. Dr Grey Edwards remarked that he was anxious to secure everything that could be secured for gas purposes. After further discussion the minute of the committee was amended so as to read that the question of applying for a Provisional Order for the purchase of land be referred to a special committee, consisting of Messrs T. Lewis, J. E. Roberts, W. Bayne, D. Wil- liams, Dr Grey Edwards, and Dr Langford Jones. Mr T. J. Williams, rising to a point of order, said that the resolution agreed to differed from the one already passed and which had not been rescinded. He, there- fore, wished to know whether he resolution just adopted was not ultra vires for that reason. The Town Clerk replied that the matter referred to was quite out of h, knowledge and did not arise upon the minutes of the committee. Mr R. Davies suggested that the Town Clerk be given time to consider the ques- tion. Mr T. J. Williams said that he had spoken to the Town Clerk about the matter. The Town Clerk remarked that the ques- tion was a very intricate one. It was a ¡ question whether a resolution could be re- scinded without notice. Her was very doubt- ful whether it could be. Mr T. J. Williams: My point is this. We pass a resolution here to-day. At the next meeting we pass another resolution quite contrary to the one passed to-day. The Town Clerk But was no notice given ? Mr Williams: No notice. The Town Clerk: That was ultra vires; but I do not know what the resolution was. Mr D. Williams explained that it was sim- ply a question of amending the application to the Local Governing Board. The Town Clerk wished to have time to consider the matter. Mr T. J. Williams had put the question rather in an academic form (laughter). Dr Grey Edwards said that they had sim- ply amended the resolution to the Local Gov- ernment Board. They were still borrowing £ 450. The Town Clerk observed that it was cer- tainly out of order to pass resolutions dia- metrically opposed to each other, but ho did not know what the resolutions referred to were. The Deputy Town Clerk explained that the Local Government Board Inspector, who had the resolutions submitted to him at the inquiry, did not raise the question whether any had! been rescinded, and he would, no doubt, have done so had he thought neces- snr". Mr T. J. Williams then gave notice that he would raise the question at the next meeting. ARMORIAL BEARINGS OF WALES. Colonel Savage (chairman of the Museum and General Purposes Committee) was ap- pointed a representative to form with others a deputation to the Privy 'Council or the Home Department with regard to the arm- orial bearings of Wales. LLANGAFFO. It was reported that, the District Super- intendent of the London and North Western Railway Company had again been written to with regard to the erection of a station at Llangaffo, and he had replied that the question was standing over until the next inspection of the district when in all pro- bability it would be settled. Mr Neele had also been written to with a view to a deputa- tion meeting the directors on the occasion, but no reply had as yet been received. HACKNEY CARRIAGES LICENSES. Mr R. Davies referring to the recommend- ation of the Museum and General Purposes Committee to grant licenses for hackney car- riages, pointed to the advisability of seeing that the conveyances were kept in proper re- pair. Complaints had been heard that hold- ers of licenses used offensive language, and he suggested that the Council take effective measures to put a stop to the practice. The Mayor and Mr T. G. Williams endorsed the remarks of Mr Davies. The Town Clerk suggested that it be an instruction to the police to take proceedings against anyone found guilty of the conduct complained of, and this was agreed to. THE PIER AND FERRY. Mr R. Davies (chairman of the Pier and Ferry Committee) submitted the report of that committee, which contained the follow- ing —Season Tickets It was resolved that publicity be given to the terms on which annual, monthly, weekly, and family tickets annual, monthly, weekly, and family tickets were issued to the public.—Beaumaris traffic: The guarantors of the Beaumaris pier wrote declining to make any reduction in the pier tolls for persons embarking or landing from the "Torbav." After careful consideration it was resolved that on and after the 11th July prox., the fares for passengers per the "Torbay" between Beaumaris and Bangor 1 Mr Davies, in moving the adoption of the report, felt sorry that the committee found themselves obliged to increase the fares between Beaumaris and Bangor owing to the guarantors of the Beaumaris pier having de- clined to make any reduction in their tolls. Mr J. E. Roberts said that it should be made known that the price of the season tickets for the pier were as low as in any town double or treble the size of Bangor. He very much regretted that the committee had been obliged to increase the fares between Beaumaris and Bangor, but he should like to state that this did not inter- fere with the Wednesday afternoon excur- sions. Dr Grey Edwards, dealing with the ques- tion of season tickets, suggested that people taking annual tickets should pay pro. rata from the time they took the tickets. Mr Foster asked whether annual tickets could not be taken from any date, for in- stance, from June to June ? Mr Davies said that he could not see any- thing unfair in that. The Mayor ruled the discussion out of order, and the minutes of the committee were adopted. FINANCIAL. Mr David Williams (chairman of the Fin- ance Committee) submitted the report of that cagpaiittee, which contained the follow- ing —Bfcrial Board Question The account- ant submitted to the committee a letter from the clerk to the Pentir Parish Council em- bodying the following resolution in respect to the division of the present burial district: "That we are prepared to unite with the Bangor City Council to make application to the proper authority to have the present burial district divided, and to have the re- spective Councils of Bangor and Pentir con- stituted into burial authorities for their own respective parishes." It is understood that this resolution implies the previous under- standing between the clerk to the Pentir Parish Council and the borough accountant, that the present debt of the former Burial Board be divided between the two parishes pro rata to rateable value, and that the bur- pjal rights be reserved for one year in Glan- adda Cemetery to the inhabitants of Pen- rhosgarnedd and Minffordd district. It was resolved that the Council be recom- mended in accordance with the above re- solution to make a joint application to the Local Government Board for the necessary powers to carry this into effect. The report of the committee was adopted. BIRTH AND DEATH RATES. Dr Langford Jones reported that the death rate for the past month was 12.60 which was unusually low, and the birth rate 40.20 per 1000, most satisfactory (hear, hear). APPLICATION TO BORROW. On the motion of Dr L. Jones it was re- solved to apply to the Local Government Board for permission to borrow P,600 for the purpose of constructing sewers in Ffridd- oedd road for as long a period as possible.

Sea Gull Catching a Rabbit. One of the lighthouse keepers on St. Tud- wal's Island reports that whilst he was stand- ing on one of the islands he was surprised to see a big, strong, sea gull making for a young rabbit that pranced about close by. The bird flopped down upon the rabbit, and the latter strangled and squeaked its utmost. Then the gull carried its prey into the sea, and devoured it there.

————————————— A Terrible Disaster An appalling naval disaster is reported from Halifax, Nova Scotia. The Glasgow barque Cromartyshire, which was towed into Halifax on Wednesday morning by the Allan liner Grecian, reports that at five o'clock on Monday morning, during a dense fog, she collided, about sixty miles off Sable Island, with the French Atlantic steamer La Bourgogne, from New York for Havre, which sank almost immediately. There were over 800 passengers and crew on board, and of these only 170 passengers and about 34 of tne crew were saved, the latter including the purser and three engineers. Another report gives the loss of life as about 540.

The Volunteer Camp at Conway The 3rd Volunteer Battalion Carnarvon- shire Rpyal Welsh Fusiliers are having a pleasant week of camp life on the Conway Marsh, and are drilling assiduously in view of the inspection on Friday by Colonel Creek. On Tuesday the Hon. Colonel the Marquis of Anglesey, witR Lord and Lady Uxbridge, visited the camp and lunched with Colonel Rees and the officers. On Tuesday special attention was devoted to instructing the battalion in the new attack formation. Sergeant Major Prichard reports the health of the men to be excellent. Had the weather been wet this might not have been the case, great complaints being made of the tents sent down. They are said to be the same tents as were "condemned as unfit for use at the brigade camp at Witsuntide. Captain Piper, acting quartermaster, sent 15 of them back to the department as totally useless. Very few men leave the camp in the evenings thanks to the provision made for their de- lectation in the recreation tent, a spacious marquee which accomodates some hundreds. A committee of eight men from each com- pany, with Lieutenant Henderson as stage manager, arranged variety programmes of songs, recitations, &c. On Tuesday night and Wednesday night magic lantern enter- tainments were prorided by Captain J. R. Prichard (Portmadoc) and Private White respectively. To-day Colonel Creek, com- manding the 23rd regimental district, will inspect the battalion, and will also present a number of long service medals.

PORTMADOC. SHIPPING.—Arrivals: A. T., Captjain Thomas, from Cardiff Maid of Meirion, Ro- berts, Abersoch; Ellen Roberts. Siimjons, Dublin; Ellen Beatrice, Jones, do.: Miss Hughes, Jones, Pembroke Dock; Volunteer, Jones, Silloth Aeron Lass, Jones, Douglas; Rebecca (s.s.), Roberts, Liverpool: Telephone (s.s.), Griffiths, Aberdovey; William Jones, Williams, Pwllheli; William Shepherd, Hughes, Cardiff Brothers, Davies, Aber- aeron; Idea, Williams, Southampton; Mar- quis of Anglesey, Jones, Pwllheli.—Sailings Margaret Ellen, Captain Thomas, Dublin; Sullana Reina, Evans, Hamburg Catherine' and Margaret, Lewis, Poole; Telephone (s.s.), Griffith, Aberdovey; Edward Wind- ers, Williams, Hartburg; Samuel Holland, Lewis, Kiel and Stettin; My Lady, Johns, Littlehampton; Rebecca (s.s.), Roberts, Liverpool; Ann and Jane Pritchard, Ro- berts, Aarhus; John and Margaret, Hughes, Cardiff; Mary and Eleanor, Jones, Copen- hagen and Randers.

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lady Williams-Wynn Divorced. WIFE'S PETITION DISMISSED. On Wednesday, in the Divorce Division of the High Court of Justice, the President, Sir Francis Jeune, had before him the actions Williams-Wynn v. Williams-Wynn and Wil- Kams-Wynn v. Williams-Wynn, Lucas, and Hall. The first suit was a petition by Lady Wynn for a judicial separation, and in the second Sir Watkin Williams-Wynn peti- tioned for a divorce. Sir Edward Clarke Q.C., Mr Bargrave Deane, Q.C., and Mr Priestley appeared for Sir Watkin Williams- Wynn Mr Inderwick, Q.C., and the Hon. Rupert Howard, for the respondent, Lady Wynn Mr Edward Carson, Q.C., and Mr Blackwall for the co-respondent Hall; and the Hon. A. Lyttelton for the co-respondent Lucas. The husband's petition for divorce was taken first. Sir E. Clarke, in opening, said this was a petition by Sir Watkin Williams-Wynn fora divorce from his wife on the ground of her adultery with Mr Lucas and Captain Hall. It was a painful case. The parties were married in the year 1884, and there had been three children of the marriage—one born in 1885, one in 1891, and one in 1895. Down to the year 18Jo Sir Watkin Williams-Wynn had no serious cause to complain of his wife's conduct with other men, but in the year 1896 he became ill, and the doctor who would be called before his lordship" was the doctor who attended Lady Williams-Wynn at the time, and he would prove the disease from which Sir atkin Williams-Wynn was suf- fering. Sir Francis Jeune asked if it was necessary I to go into these matters. He thought it bet- ter that unnecessary details should be ex- eluded. Mr Inderwick said he was sorry to say he was not in a position to contest the charge of adultery against Lady Wynn. The President said if that was so the case could be confined to the narrowest limits. Sir Edward Clarke, continuing, said he would put in a statement, made in writing by the co-respondent Lucas, with regard to the adultery. There was another person charged in the petition, also with adultery, but he would take the case against Lucas first, and if his lordship thought that case was established he should ;^t propose to occupy further time by further evidence. He should say no more than that. Sir Herbert Lloyd Watkin Williams-Wynn was then examined by -^r Bargrave Deane. Mr Alfred Lyttelton, M.P., interposing, said he appeared ior Mr Lucas, and he was not in a position to cross-examine. Witness said he was married to Lady Wil- liams-Wynn on August 26th, 1884, in the parish church, Ruabon. He was taken ill in 1896, and consulted his doctor, Dr Williams, who told him what he was suffering from. Sir Francis Jeune said if they could do so, he wished they could avoid these matters. He rather understood there was clearer evi- dence than this class of evidence, which was not very satisfactory. Sir Edward Clarke said he agreed. Witness, further examined, said he separ- ated from his wife in 1897. He knew Mr Lucas because they were at Cambridge to- gether, and he was a frequent visitor, and at one time was his private secretary. He received a letter Trom Mr Lucas in his own handwriting of May 29th, f897. Mr Bargrave Deane said he "ditf not pro- pose to read that letter aloud; it was not necessary. Sir Edward Clarke said his lordship would find a sentence at the end of the letter be- ginning "My first crime was in Aueust." mentioning the, place. — Sir F. Jeune, having read the letter privately, said-Yes, it was a letter which was the clearest possible confession, of course, giving details which placed the matter beyond all question. Witness said that after that he consulted his solicitor. Was the Bishop of St Asaph a friend of yours ?—Yes.—And Dr Williams was a medical man ?—Yes. Sir F. Jeune: I don't know that it is neces- sary to go into this. There must be some- thing that led up to these letters. Sir Edward Clarke said yes, he was going to call Dr Williams. Mr Bargrave Deane said it was very diffi- cult, because it was somethnig which took place without petitioner's knowledge and which did not come to his knowledge till afterwards. It was in consequence of state- ments that other people made that Mr Lucas wrote to Sir Watkin. Mr Lvttelton (To witness) As a fact, had Lady Williams-Wynn made a full confession to you before you received this letter ? She never made confession to me.—Not to you, but I understand a confession that came to your knowledge through someone else? I understand she had. Dr Williams was examined. Mr Carson, Q.C., said that as no evidence had been given against his client, Captain Hall, he asked that he should be dismi^rl from the suit. Sir E. Clarke could not consent to that but he would be content if his Lordship be' lieved Hall's name should be struck out His Lordship said either evidence must be given or the petition must be dismissed. Sir E. Clarke said he was afraid in that case he must go oji. His Lordship asked why counsel should want to prove the case against more than one person. Sir E: Clarke said he was not prepared to witnaraw the charges against Captain Hall, i j1*! WT>U^ he quite content if his name .wuid be struck out of the proceedings. His Lordship thought there was no alter- t native in the matter, and after a little fur- ther discussion, Sir E. Clarke consented to the petition j being dismissed as against Captain Hall. Decree nisi was then pronounced against both the respondent and the co-respondent, with costs, the respondtent, it was stated, having a substantial separate estate. His Lorush^r-aiso granted the petitioner an order for the custody of the children of the marriage.

Bangor College Farm Fund. Further subscriptions have been promised for this fund, as follows —Sir R. Williams- Bulkeley, Bart., Baron inu, £ 50; tba Most Hon. the Marquis of Anglesey, Plas Newydd, £ 25; H. Clegg, FÆq., Plas Llanfair, £21.

Re-starting of Abersoch Mines, We are in a position to state that the ex- tensive copper, lead, and spelter mines at Abersoch, which have been closed for years, an ty likely to be restarted. The Messrs Grundry used to employ about 800 men there, and so prospero-us were the works that the workmen, who were mostly Cornish, es- tablished an English Wesleyan cause at Bwlch and Penrhyn Du. It is very likely that a very wealthy firm, well-known in South Carnarvonshire, will join the Messrs Gundrv to work the mines. Should this be effected, it will instil fresh life into the whole of the district, and prosperous timse will soon dawn upon Abersoch, Llanengan, and the district. Do not accept anv bottle which does not bear the label WHEATLEY'S HOP BIT- TERS. It is absolutely the Best Non- intoxicating Drink, and has gamed the High- est Award over all Competitors.

The Princlpalshlp of Lampeter College At a meeting of the governing body of St. David's College, Lampeter, held'at the National Society's offices, West minster, on Tuesday, the Rev LI. J. M. Bebb, Fellow, Tutor, and Librarian, of Brasenc.so College, Oxford, was elected to the Principalship cf the College.

Birth Marriages and Deaths BIRTHS. Jones—June 27, the wife of Mr Ellis Jones, Garnedd, Uolwvddelen, of a son. Rowlands-—June 27, the wife of Mr Thomas Rowlands, 2, Benar Cottages, Blaenau Festiniog, of a daughter. MARRIAGES. Edwards—Kerruish—July 6, at Llanbeblig Church, by the Rev J. W. Wynne Jones, M.A., vicar, Mr Peter Edwards, Hendre Cottage, Rhydymwyn, Mold (master of the Oynnog National School), to Esther third daughter of the late Mr Kerruish, Hill street, Carnarvon. Griffith—Jones—At Twrgwyn, Upper Ban- gor, on the 30th inst., by the Rev Evan Jones, Carnarvon, Moderator of the Gen- eral Assembly, C.M., Dr Wynne Griffith (Melaf, Plastaii'ra^ltS, Pwllheli, to Miss' Susie Jones, of Bangor Nursing Institute. No cards. Thomas—William—June 28, at the Parish Church, Cerrigceinwen, by the Rev D. Jenkms, Mr Griffith Burford Thomas. draper, Menai House, Bryasiencyn, to Miss Elizabeth Williams, Oana, Cerrig- ceinwen, Anglesey. Williams-Parry-July 4, at the registrar's office, Carnarvon, by Mr T. G. Jones, Mr William illiams, Gatehouse, Hendy, Carnarvon, to Miss Lizzie Pan, daughter of Mr William Parry, Glynafo'n te £ ace' W aenfawr. Wilhams-JoneWuiy 2, at the registrar's A?C £ ^arron> hy Mr Da» ?l Thomas, Mr H Wilhams, Post office^ Penvgroes. to Miss Jane E. Jones, Penwastac nant, Clyn- nog. J DEATHS. Poulter June 28, at New Iln, Corton, Wiltshire, Eliza Jane, the wife of J. Poul- ter, late lampman at Penrhyn Castle, and the eldest daughter of Mrs Thomas Sun Inn, Bangor. Pritchard-June 26, aged 66 rtars, Mr Wil- liam Pritchard, Bryn Owen street, Cae- llwyngrudd, Bethesda.

CAMBRIAN RAILWAYS!? NAT.ONAL EISTEDDFOD OF WALES, JULY 19iir, 20TH 2 1ST. 'i2ro, AND 23RD. CHEAP FXCCMONS will be run from all Cambnan Pfations between Oswes- try, Llatfyllin, Welshpool, Newtown, Llan- Ttr k' iw £ yadev' BuiJth BrocGT, Machyrdleth, Aberystwyth, Towyn, Dol- g rrJ'n^Tmo^fhV -and rwl]heli inclusive. rvSi, Arrangements extend ever the whole of the dates cf the Eistedd- For full particulars as to Train times fares, &c., see hacdbills, to be had at all fta^or.g or from Mr W. H. Gough, Super- intendent of the Line, Osuebtry. C. S. DENNISS. • v Geoere I -munager.

YN AWR YN BAROD. y "Geninen" GOKVBENA*, 1898. CYLCHGRAWN CHWARTEROL CENEDLAETHOL. CYNWYSIAD. Cyfraith Moses, a'r Prophwydi, a'r Salmau. Gan y Parch Emrvs ap Iwan Monwyson. Gan y Parch Richard Morgan (A.) Gan y Parch R. Gwylfa Roberts. n GymreiS y Trmgain Mlynedd Diweddaf. Gan y parch Griffith Ellis, Hiraethog. Can y Parch William Hugh Evans (Gwyllt y Mynydd). t Ysgolion Cymru. Gan y Proffeswt J°hn Rhys, M.A., LL.D. Methodistiaeth Galfinaidd a'r Eglwys yn Nghymru." Gan y Parch R. H. Morgan, r* ^Una?" -diwylliant yn ei berthynas a'r Deffroad yn Nghymru." Gan Syr Lewis Morris. Cyfenwau Cymreig. IV. CyfenwauNor- manaidd, &c., Cymru. Gan Mr T. E. Mor- ns, B.A., LL.M. (Morns Glaslyn). Ceinion y Gynghanedd. Gan Alafon. Fy Nghylch-fywyd. Gan Feiriadog. Tudalen yn Mywyd Myfyr Emlyn. Gan Mr D. James. Perygl Newydd Cymru. Gan Gildas. Parthau Cymru. I. Sir Gaerfyrddin. Gan Watcyn Wyn. GWEDDILLION LLENYDDOL- Llythyr oddiwrth J. W. Pritchard, fiks- ybrain, at Ddewi Wyn o Eifion ^Nod Angen Duchangerdi Gan Greuddyn- Englyn. Gan Nicander. „GAN Mr J. Griffiths Mr W. F. Evans Mr e™ Jh 8BMr E1l? Joll» Willu^ 'p". KrrJ, Glan Coro°' -Mr Owen PRIS SWLLT. P°NEW WIMBORNE, and increasing circulation from Dorchester W ™ Southampton on the east., 4 editions. Thursday, Id. The charge for advertisements of 20 words, in all editions, IV s' twice, Is 9d; three times, 2s 6d.—Address, ^Herald" Office, Poole. SCHOOL BOOKS. YOUNG WALES SCHOOL SERIES. MUSIC PRINTERS AND PUBLISHERS. CATALOGUE OF BOOKS AND MUSIC ON APPLICATION. THE WELSH NATIONAL PRESS COM* PAN1, LD., CARNARVON. k.