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—— CAENIRVOH TOWN COUNCIL i The Foundry Steam Whistle. RAILWAY FACILITIES The Ferry Rights A spe. ial meeting of the Carnarvon Town Coun-cil v as aheld on Tuesday night, under he pres: iency of the Mayor (Dr R. Parry). The atte idance also included Aldermen J. Williams W. J. Williams, E. Hughes, R. Norman Davies, D. T. Lake, and J. P. Gregory; Councillors J. T. Roberts, G. R. Grittith,. Parry, R. O. Roberts, J. Dai- ries, J. 1 letcher, G. Owen, O. Evans, R. e. Owen, R. Gordon Roberts, and W. Hamer; nd Messrs Bodvel Roberts (town clerk), D. H. Jones (borough accountant), R. Ll. Jon ss (surveyor), E. Roberts (inspec- 0r)' &C' APPOINTMENTS. The May ir announced that he had again ppointed dr J. T. Roberts as deputy viayor, and Mr R. E. Owen as mayor's auditor. TESTIMONIAL. The Mavo.1 said that the practical result of the tes-tin onial made to Mr W. P. Wil- liams, ex-aldtrman, was zC50 (hear, hear). THE STEAM WHISTLE. The appli(ation of Mr Stenning for a license to blo\' a steam whistle at the Union Foundry agaii came up for consideration. Mr R. Norilan Davies proposed that the necessary permission be granted. Mr E. Parr' seconded. Mi Gregory; as one who live*' close to the foundry, supported the motion, and -aid that the whistle would greatly convenience tie public at large. People "70vId be roust d at proper time in the mom- íJ. Dr J. Willia ns: Are you lazy in the morn- ing i1 (laughtei). The Mayor: Does the whistle disturb the children at all? (loud laughter). Mr G. Owen asked if the whistle was a source of annoyance to the inmates of the Jottage Hospital? The Mayor replied that there were com- plaints with respect to the other whistle, jut he had forgotten to ask the matron whether the present one caused any annoy- uice. Mr R. O. Roberts pointed out that Mr Stenning, after the previous meeting of the Council, was to give samples of the whistle he intended to use, and during the last two or three days he (Mr Roberts) had notioed that the sound had been greatly modified compared with the .previous days, when it was very loud indeed. He saw no ob- jection to the whistle If Mr Stenning under- took not to vary it from what it had been luring the last few days. The Town Clerk observed that the cowl had been turned in the direction of Coed Helen, and he was that morning awakened r, by the sound (a laugh). Mr J. T. Roberts: I endorse what has been said, that within the last two or three days the noise has been reduced as to he scarcely perceptible, but at the end of last week it was a nuisance. I am afraid that the instrument is capable of being modified, and if a license is granted it may become a nuisance to the people living in the neigh- bourhood. There is another matter I want to mention. I do not see the use of blow- ing the siren at twenty minutes or a quarter to six, and again at six in the morning. I take it that the real object ofblowing the whistle before six is to rouse the workmen, so that they might be at the works in time. Therefore there would be no need of blowing it a second time. I would suggest that there be a restriction to blow the whistle before or at six for five seconds and not for an indefinite time. There should also be an understanding that what has been blown during the last few days will be blown in future, and that the direction of the oowl will not be changed. Mr R. Gordon Roberts said that it was necessary to blow the whistle at six in the morning as a sign for starting work. Mr Roberts's argument was untenable. If a person should be disturbed at twenty minutes to six in the morning that person was disturbed, and blowing the whistle at six would not again disturb him (cries of dissent). Dr J. Williams contended that a little tell Vould answer the purpose as well. Mr J. T. Roberts: Let them blow the penny whistle that will do (loud laughter). The Mayor said that the following was Mr Stenning's application:—"We request' you to bring before the Council our desire to have a license under the Steam Whistle Act to use a steam whistle in these works for the purpose of culling the men to their work, the whistle to be blown at the follow- ing times on each day: At 5.45 a.m. for 15 • at 6 a.m. for 5 sees; at 8 a.m. for 10 sees'at 8.30 a.m. for 10 sees.; at 12 a.m. for 5 sees.; at 1 a.m. for 5 sees.; and at 5 am for 5'sees. We will undertake that the whistle is continuous and does not 'whoop' and will be blown as moderately as nossible. We may add that our workmen Mid many others in the town have signed a petition requesting us to blow such a WThe Town Clerk: In case of serious illness in the neighbourhood will Mr Stennmg undertake not to blow it? vr- j T. Roberts: I should say that an undertaking to that effect ought to be ^Mr R Norman Davies suggested that one month's notice be given to terminate license that the whistle be sounded 3*» SS to six or at six to theJDOrning for 10 or i5 seconds, aTid that the Mayor bo discretion to demand the disoontmu- ance of the whistle in case of serious illness in the neighbourhood. Mr E. Parry agreed to the suggestions. The motion embodying Mr Davies' sug- gestions was adopted. DECLARING A SEAT VACANT. The Mayor announced that the next busi- ness was to declare vacant the seat on the Council of Mr J. R. Hughes, who had paid the fine of Li, and which the Town Clerk no handed to the Accountant. Mr J. T. Roberts: What will become of the sovereign P The Town Clerk: It goes to the borough funds. Mr J. P- Gregory thought the Council •ught to thank Mr J. R. Hughes for past services It was true that he and Mr Hughes differed very much in opinion, but, at the same time he believed the least they could do wasto thank him for what he had done. The Town Clerk: Now or when? daughter). Mr Gregory: For past services. Mr Lake: I will second if it is a vote of thanks for resigning you mean (loud laughter). Mr Gregory: I have been for many years » Colleague of Mr J. R. Hughes, and many times we had cross words. But we must forgive each other, and I cannot rest with- out proposing a vote of thanks to him for pa at services. Mr G,. Owen questioned whether it was right on their part to thank each other for services rendered. Their duty was to serve the town and not themselves. There was no necessity for proposing a vote of the kind, and in his opinion, it was an ex- ceptional thine to do. The motion found no seconder. RAILWAY FACILITIES. The Mayor read a latteefrom Mr Neale, district superintendent of the London and North Western Railway Company, arrang- ing to meet a deputation from the Council at Carnarvon on Wednesday afternoon. The Surveyor: I have intimated to him that a deputation would meet him. Mr Lake suggested that the Council as a body should meet Mr Neale, and pointed out that the railway communication be- tween Carnarvon and Anglesey was most usatisfactory. It wa.3 true that they would have to wait some time before the desired improvement in connection with the Ang- lesey ferry was brought about, but he failed to see that there ought to be a d.elay of a day in improving the railway communication between the town and Anglesey. There were also fewer trains from Llanberis to Car- narvon than used to be. Another matter to which attention should be directedjvas the approach to the station, with regard to which complaints were made. Mr O. Evans agreed with the suggestion of Mr Lake that, the Council should be numerously represented at the interview with Mr Neale. Mr R. E. Owen explained that com- plaints had been tabulated. It was decided that the Council should resolve into committee at the close to con- sider how best to meet Mr Neale, &e. THE AltER FERRY. Mr J. T Roberts, (chairman of the Ferry Committee) reported that a meeting of the committee was held on the 11th inst. to con- sider Mr Lloyd Hughes' offer, to sell thc ferry rights for £4000. The Committee were unanimously of opinion that the price was far above the value of the ferry, and de- cided to leave preparations in certain pre- liminary matters in the hands of the Mayor, the Towr Clerk, Mr J. T. Roberts, and Mr R. N. Davies. Mr Roberts went on to say that the committee thought it would be very imprudent on; the part of a public body to dis- cuss the w.-iole of the matter in public and make know 1 to the other side whatev er they did should they go to arbitration, whereas they knew nothing of what the other side were going to do. However, he wished to clear up one point. The Mayor on the day of his ri-election referred to one mat- ter which has appeared in the press aad has been circulated in the town, namely that the ferry rights were offered to the Corporation for £ 1500. He held in his hand a letter written on behalf of Mr Lloyd Hughes on the 28th April, 1898, which he would read to the Council-in Yrder that they might know how the matter stood "In reply to your fav- our of this date we can only repeat that our client has not yet completed his enquiries upon which he can base the purchase money of the ferry rights, and, if we may say so, we think the better plan will be to proceed un- der notice to treat in due course. We may add that as at present advised he would ask, £ 1500." This Mr Roberts added, made it plain that Mr Lloyd Hughes intended to proceed to arbitration. He proposed the adoption of the minutes. Mr W J. Williams: Why should we con- firm this now r The Mayor: It wait necessary for us to accept the offer withn 21 days, and this Council has been called in order to accept or not Mr W. J. Williams: There is another ex- planation to be given. The Mayor What explanation ? Dr J. W'Uiams: Th. Council ought to have some data before hey can vote upon this question. I am not disposed to say whether L4000 is too much or too little, but I hope the Ferry Committee will have some- thing to place before the Council in order that we might know whether the price is too much or not. The Mayor explained that the committee were unanimous against accepting the offer of £ 4000; but whether it would be wise to make public the whole facts of which they were cognisant was another matter. Dr J. Williams thought the Council should be placed in possession of all information in °\rr 4°r arrive.at a "ght decision! ,x T •J.Williams: I want to know more about it before I can vote. I objected on a previous occasion when I was in a minor- ity. J; T- Roberts Is it necessary that nil Council made known in public I The Town Clerk: No. it r»n n 6- 4-- private Council -1 n v U.I • said that, without going into details he coidd satisfy the Council that Price asked for the ferry rights was stiff not to say too high. Mr R. Gordon Roberts asked whether the Council ought not to know upon what basis Mr J. T. Roberts was making his estimate. The Mayor said that it was felt by the committee and he took it to be the general feeling in the town, that aN unnecessary ex- pense such as that connocted with arbitra- tion, should be avoided (hear, hear). The committee were not in a position to state what they considered wofold be a fair price for the ferry, but when the Council hadfur- int° the matter he thought it Mr IliVnTOUslyrft3olve(1 approach offer nf Hughes again and make him an him and W°?ld consi(fored fair to convmiHel ^ratepayers (hear, hear). The ■si tee of the Council. m a commit" PROPOSED LIGHT RAILWAY. Mr J. T. Roberts, prior to the retirement of the reporters, drew attention to a pro- ject for the construction of a light railway from Ebenezer to Portdinorwic, Felin Hen or Carnarvon, and said that a meeting was held at Ebenezer on Friday night in sup- port of the scheme. The Mayor asked if any communication had been received by any of the Corporation officials announcing that a meeting was to be held at Ebenezer? The Surveyor and the Accountant replied that no communication had been received. Mr J. T. Roberts: I was told to-day that a communication was sent to the Council, in order that representatives might be ap- pointed to attend the meeting in question and advocate the claims of Carnarvon. How- ever, nobody appeared ab the meeting, whereas the Mayor of Bangor (Mr J. E. Ro- berts), Mr D. Owen, solicitor, and Colonel Savage appeared on behalf of Bangor, and advocated the clain2s of the city. And the only way they did so was by belittling Caiv narvon. There is another meeting to con- sL sider this very important matter to be held at Bethel on Friday night, and I should say that representatives from this Council should attend. No doubt the people of Ebenezer would prefer come to Carnarvon, where the market is cheaper, and is held on a more convenient day than at Bangor. Mr Gregory said he felt pleased that the matter had been brought forward. He thought it wouM be disastrous if a railway were made from Ebenezer to Bangor, and he was very much astonished that there was no one present from the Carnarvon Council at the meeting held at Ebenezer. The Town Clerk: Everything was done behind our backs. It looks very much like the Fashoda business (laughter). Mr E. Hughes agreed that the Carnarvon Town Council should be represented at the meeting to be held at Bethel. He failed to understand why their Council was not re- presented at Ebenezer more than the Ban- gor Council. He firmly believed that 19 out of every 20 of the people of Ebenezer way to Carnarvon (hear, hear). At present I would favour the construction of the rail- cars were run to Carnarvon six days In the week, and only on one day to Bangor. Mr J. T. Roberts: It should be made quite clear that we never received any communi- cation to attend the meeting at Ebenezer. Ultimately a number of gentlemen were appointed to attend the w. ec tng to be held at Bethel. The Counc'l then resolved into committee, and it was ultimately decided not to accept the offer to sell the Aber ferry rights for £4000, and a small committee was i ppointed to deal with certain preliminary mtters.
CARNARVON
CARNARVON SUNDAY SERVICES. CHURCH OF ElfG1 AND. tricar -Rev J W Wynne Jones, M.A. Cbripi Church 8, Holy Com-ion 11, Matins 6-30, E*. a Soug St. David's Re Gwiiÿm Lewis, B.A. 10-30, Matins .6, L;-en Song St. Mary,s Rev B H Griffiths, B, A. 8-30, Holy Communion, 10, Matins 6. E/en Song Llanbeblig Rev D Alban Lloyd, B.A. 10, Matins 6, Even Song BAPTIST. I Gaersalem I QALVi" METHODIST. I Castle Square (Engli ') ..Rev J E Hughes, M.A., Carnarvon Moriah Bev W M Griffith, M,A., Dyffryn Fngedi Rev W E Williams, Penygroes Guild Hall (Shiloh) Rev R D Rowland (Anthropos) Benlah Bev E.Dew! Williams, B.A., Oesarea I CONGKEGATIONAIJST. I Salem Bevs LI B Bol :rts & D Stanley Jone3 Pendref Bevs D Stanley Jones & LI B Roberts. I WEGLEYPN. I Castle street (English) Bev R C Cowell Ebenezer. Bev 0 Williams 6, Mr J P Jones (loan Glau Menai RON %T CATHOLIC. St. Peter and Paul. Rev. Father Jone Mr David Edwards, manager of the "Daily News," and formerly of this town, gave a lecture on Friday night before the New Jewin Literary Society, London, on. the characteristics of the Welshman and the Englishman. Among the exhibitors at the annual show of chrysanthemums promoted, by the Man- chester Botanical and Horticultural Society, and held on Friday, was Mr J. Davies, jun Ty'nyglyn, who obtained a prize for 36 Jap- anese blooms. Mr and Mrs Tom Harris, late of this town, are making for themselves a reputation in musical circles in Stafford, their new home. Mr Harris has already appeared at several concerts in that town, and his singing has been highly eulogised in the local press. The other week he and Mrs Harris took part in a concert held in connection with Christ Church, Stafford, and this i what a local newspaper savs —"Mr T. Harris added to his reputation by the splendid manner in which he rendered the songs 'Guiding light,' 'The Bo'sun's story, and 'Jack Yarn.' Mrs Harris made her first appearance." and in the duet with Miss Stanton, 'Two merry hearts are we,' won de:ierved applause." LECTURE. On Thursday night, at the Guild Hall, the Rev E. Rees (Dyfed), the well-known cha red bard, delivered an in- teresting lecturc on his recent visit to South Africa. The Rov J. T. Job presided over a large audience. The proceeds were in aid of the oause at Beulah. SERIOUS ACCIDENT. On Saturday, a serious accident )ofel a workman, named G'o- mer Richards, e nployed in the timber yard of Messrs Owen and Son. His hand was caught by a circular saw and was cut off at the wrist. With great presence of mind the unfortunate man grasped the injured, arm firmly in his right hand and this pre- vented blood from flowing too profusely. Subsequently, medical aid arrived, and he was removed to the Cottage Hospital, of which place he is still an inmate. He is re- ported to be progressing favourably. THE CONSERVATIVE CLUB A smoking concert was held' at the Conserva- tive Club on Thursday evening. Councillor Richard Thomas (chairman) presided, and he was supported by Mr Lloyd Hughes (president of the club). A programme of music was sustained by Messrs T. J. Tho- mas, J. Morgan, S. W. Parnham, D. Jones, G. F. Corley, and W. H. Jones, the accom- panist bein Mr John Williams (organist of Christ Church). Mr Closs Davies (Pool street) had charge of the catering, and the general arrangements weie in the hands of Mr R. Gordon Roberts (secretary of the Carnarvonshire Constitutional Association), assisted by Mr E. Morgan. DEATH OF MR O. O. ROBERTS. On Monday, the death took place of Mr O. O. Roberts, at his residence Laburnum' Villa, Twthill, at the age of 59. The deceased, who was better known as Mr Owen Lloyd Roberts, was the youngest son of the late Mr Lloyd Roberts, who held the town clerk- ship of the borough. Mr Roberts had served on the Town Council and the Board of Guardians,and his outspokenness on muni- cipal and other matters brought him into prominence Like his deceased father he was an advanced Liberal, and at one time took active part in Parliamentary elections. By profession he was an engineer, and served his time at the De Winton Foundry. He leaves a widow, three sons, and two daugh- ters. The remains will be interred at Llan- beblig Churchyard to-dav (Thursday). ENTERTAINMENT.—The Guild Hall was crowded on Tuesday evening, when the scholars of the National Schools gava a grand entertainment. The chairman was Mr George Farren, J.P., High Sheriff of Car- narvonshire. The following interesting pro- gramme was gone through —March, "Hobt Acht," the Carnarvon Orchestra; chorus, "Convent Bells," school choir; descriptive piece, "Grandmother's Dream," oris; song and chorus, "Foot-ball," "Play up, boys! run t-he leather in," boys; operetta, "Oh, the washing day"; pizzicato, "Herz an Herz," the Carnarvon Orchestra; action song, "Johnny Schmoker," boys character- istic song and dance, "The Dwarfs," boys; barn dance, "Dainty Dinah," orchestra; patriotic finale, "The United Kingdom." school choir. All the pieces were excellently rendered, and the audience showed their ap- preciation by continual applause. The oper- etta entitled "Oh, the washing day," in which Mabel Sweatman, Myfanwy Jones, Maria Lloyd Hughes, Gladys Tyler, Nellie Phillips, and Victoria Jones. acted as six merry wives, and Thomas Jones, Ellis Wil- liams,.W. H. Williams, J. Leach, W. R. Owen, H. P. Pritchard, as ;ix disonsolat husbands, caused much amusement, and showed the greatest credit on the part of the trainers, Mr Wright., the headmaster, and Miss Thomas, the headmistress of the schools. The musical director was Mr Alex. Corrison, whilst Mr Cuthbert Carter acted Corrison, whilst Mr Cuthbert Carter acted as stage manager. A vote of thanks to all those who had worked so hard to bring about the success of the concert was passed, on the motion of the Rev J. W. Wynne Jones, M.A., vicar. EXIT MR J. R. HUGHES. — D. Pierce (L.), and John Davies (L.) have been re- turned unopposed to fill the vacancies on tbe Council caused bv the elevation cf Council- lors E. Hughes (L.) and J. P. Gregory (C.) to the aldermanic bench. During the early part of last week it looked as though a fierce contest would take place in the Western Ward, Messrs Pierce, J. Pritchard (C.), and M.T. Morris being nominated. On Thurs- day, however, the last two withdrew, and allowed Mr Pierce a walk over. Mr Pierce was before a member of the Council, and the duties, therefore, will not be new to him. In the Eastern Ward no one was nominated in opposition to Mr John Davies, though it was rumoured that Mr J. Issard Davies would be the probable Conservative candi- date. On Thursday, the day fixed for the nomination in the Eastern Ward, Mr Davies was busily canvassing the town liberties, and was not aware that there was no opposi- tion to his candidature until some time after five o'clock. The same day Mr J. R. Hughes cendered his resignation, and paid the fine of £ 1. At a meeting of Liberals held atheReformClub on Tuesday night,ailum- ler of gentlemen were named as probn.ble candidates for the vacancy caused by the re- signation of Mr Hughes, who represented the Western Ward, and whose term would have expired next November. Deputations were appointed to wait upon the several gen- tlemen named, and the result of their inter- views was communicated to an adjourned meeting held on Wednesday night. Messrs T. Hughes (Barranoo) and Henry Thomas (architect) expressed their willingness to contest the seat, but Mr D. T. Edwards de- clined to have his name put forward. A bal- lot upon the first two resulted in the selec- tion of Mr Hughes by a majority of three. PROPOSED Y.M.C.A.—M r Gaudin, M.A., of the Intermediate School, has issued a letter to the various churches in the town, asking their co-operation in a movement to form an institution in the town similar to Young Men's Christian Association in the large English centres. All who have the welfare of the youth of the town at heart will, no doubt, help to make the movement a success. CONCERT.-At the Pendref Congrega- tional Chapel, on Monday night, a concert was held in aid of the Sunday School. In the unavoidable absence of Mr D. T. Ed- wards the Rev LI. B. Roberts, pastor, pre- sided over a large audience. The following took part in the proceedings: —Miss J. E. Jones, Miss Phillips, Miss Jones, Messrs James Jones, J. Cotetrall, R. Radford Jones, John Owen, T. J. Thomas, J. H. Jones, J. Owen (Newborough street), E. H. Williams, D. H. Jones, J. Jones (Iolo Mon), T. O. Jones, D. Lloyd, Richard Jones (Williams street). Master Myrddin Evans, and a choir under the leadership of Mr W. Herbert Jones. Mr R. Prichard (organist of Salem Chapel) was the accompanist. BOROUGH POLICE COURT. Monday, before the Mayor (Dr Parry), Mr K. Hughes, Mr J. R. Pritchard, Mr J. P. Gregory, and Mr J. R. Hughes. SPECIAL TRANSFER SESSIOiNS.-Thd Mayor drew attention to the fact thdoli the special transfer sessions came at an irregular time, and in future the clerk would -3ond out notices of transfer of licenses, so that the magistrates might know beforehand of the applications to be made. DRUNKENNESS: EXEMPLARY PUN- ISHMENTS. Thomas Hughes, Pool street, was charged with being drunk on licensed premises, and being drunk and dis- orderly. Defendant, who pleaded guilty, was defended by Mr N. Roberts.—Deputy- Chief-Constable Harries said that the defen- dant, when in drink, was very abusive to the police. The Mayor said that he was a source of nuisance, not only to his own rela- tions, bat to everybody he came in contact with in the streets. If they fined him it would only be a burden upon his family. It was a pity that the law did not give power to commit a man like him for six or twelve months. Next year there would be an Act by which such people would be treated in the way they ought to be.—The Bench commit- ted him to prison for seven days for each .offonce.- WilUanrBvans, Pool street, and Margaret Morris were sent to -nriqm if-or 7 days and 21 days respectively for drunken- ness, and Thomas Owen, Rhostryfan, and William Davies, navvy, were each fined 2s 6d and costs for a similar offence. ASSAULT. Margaret ano Rowlands, Baptist street, applied for a separation order on account of her husband's persistent cruel- ty. Mr R. Gordon Roberts (Messrs Nee and Gordon Roberts) prosecuted. The de- fendant did not appear. Mr Roberts said that the defendant had been guilty of per- sistent cruelty to his wife, and on the 10th November, he assaulted' her, in consequence of which she left the house and had not lived with him since. The Bench granted the application, and ordered the husband, a hawker, to contribute 7s 6d a week towards the maintenance of his wife and children. STEALING ORANGES. A lad named Frank Bee, Baptist street, was charged on remand with stealing oranges from the Mar- ket. The Bench ordered him to be sent to ia reformatory for five years. FURIOUS RIDING. Robert- Charieg Parry, Penygroes, was charged with riding a bicycle furiously through Bridge street, and was fined 2s 6d and costs. ASSAULTING THE POLICE. Hugh Hughes, jun., painter, residing in Well street, was charged with being drunk and disorderly and assaulting the police. He was sent to gaol for one month. GREACH OF THE PEACE. Edward Hope, Henry Hope, and John Graham, were charged with a breach of the peace. — One of the witnesses for the defence said that the defendants were sober, but that he could not give his word whether the police were so or not.—The Mayor That is a very) serious charge.—Deputy Chief-Constable Harris: It is very easily made, sir.—Mr J. R. Hughes observed that he had seen policemen coming from public-houses, and such actions lent themselves to charges of this kind.—The De- puty Chief-Constable: They may have been off duty, or possibly there in an official capa- city.—Mr J. R. Pritchard observed that some of the scenes in the streets on Satur- day nights were disgraceful. Mr J. R. Hughes: If the police kept out of the public houses they would have more influence with people like these.—The charges against Gra- ham and E. Hope were dismissed. The other defendant was bound over for three months, and ordered to pay the costs. COUNTY MAGISTRATES' OOURT.-Sat- i urday, before Mr J. Menzies (chairman), Mr J. Davies (Gwyneddon), Mr G. J. Ro- j berts, Mr R. Roberts, Dr Hugh Jones- Roberts, and Mr J. Issard Davies. OBTAINING DRINK WITH BOGUS CERTIFICATES.—A young man, named Owen Daviea, residing at Llanrug, was charged by the police with being drunk on Sunday at Llanrug, and with obtaining drink by means of bogus certificates. Df"- r puty Chief Constable Harries prosecuted. and Mr R. Gordon Roberts (Messrs Nee and Gordon Roberts) defended. P.C. Morgan, stationed at Llanrug, said that at 11.30 on Sunday morning he saw the defendant drunk, and as the result of inquiries he ascertained that the man obtained drink from the landlord of the Glyntwrog Inn by meaM of two bogus certificates.-—Thomas Griffith, landlord of the Glyntwrog Inn, said that the defendant came to the house on two occasions on Sunday and obtained each time a. shilling worth of whiskey.-The de- fendant represented to the witness that his mother was very ill) and pretended to cry. Ho talso handed wiitness ittwoi cfertflcates, bearing the signature of Dr Jones, of Llan- rug, in which he (witness) was requested to -nin supplv the liquor.—The Chairman said that the witness must be very. Msily persuaded when he acted upon requests ^t'nned in two pieces of dirty and rascger' Bench considered that to swtaiu ur; « by means of two fictitious orders in the name of a doctor waa a most serioiu offence, but having regard to the previous good charac- ter of the defendant they would impose a fine of 2s 6d and costs for being drunk, and lQs and costs for the other offence. NON-APPEARANCE. Eiias R. Eger- ton, Penygroes, was charged with drunk- enness. Defendant did not appear, and a letter was read from him in which he ad- mitted his guilt, and promised to pay what- ever fine that would be imposed.. The Bench adijurned the case in order that the defendant might attend. OBSTRUCTION BY LADS.-Three boys namod Morris Jones, Morris Griffith, and James ^Griffith, Llanberis, were charged by tbe police with causing obstruction in Good- man street, Llanberis. Deputy Chief Con- stable Harries prosecuted. P.C. Roberts (68) stated that in consequence of oom- plaints he received he went to Goodman street, on the night of the 5th inst., and saw the 3 defendants tying a rope to a iatch of a house door, then to an iron gate, and afterwards placing it across the street.— The Bench cautioned the defendants, and dismissed the charges on the payment of the costs. DRUNK AND REFUSING TO QUIT.— David Jones, loader, Llanberis, was charged with being drunk and disorderly and refus- l ing to quit the Padiarn Villa Hotel, Llan- beris. on Friday night.—P.S. Davies said that the defendant was challenging the boots of the hotel to fight, and it was with great difficulty that the man was got out of the house.—Defendant, who pleaded guilty, was fined 5s and costs. ASSAULTING AND OBSTRUCTING THE POLICE.-Thomw Jones, Llanberis, was. charged with assaulting P.C. Roberts (68) and obstructing him in the discharge of his duty, and W J. Jones, of the same place, was also charged with obstructing the officer.-P.C. 68 said that he and P.S. Davies went to the Padiarn Villa Hotel, on the night of the 11th inst. in order to turn out David Jones, the defendant in the last case. When in the street witness and the sergeant were surrounded by a crowd, and he (witness) was struck on the side of the face by Thomas Jones, while the other de- fendant got hold of David Jones and shouted that he should have fair play.—P.S. Davies gave corroborative evidence.—The defendant Thomas Jones said that he was too far away from the police officer,to be able to strike him.—The Bench said they were determined to protect the police, and fined Thomasj Jones 10s and costs for the assault and 5s and costs for the interference. William J. Jones was fined 5s and costs. A PUBLIC HOUSE CASE.—S. Roberts, Owen Jones, and Griffith Williams, all of Llanrug, were charged by the police with being 6n licensed premises, the Bryngwna Inn. Caeathraw, on Sunday. Deputy Chief Constable Harries prosecuted, and Mr H.. Lloyd Carter defended. It was stated for the prosecution that a policeman entered the house and1 saw- the three defendants, each with a glass of beer before him. In reply to a. question they said that they came from Llanrug and were on their way to Carnarvon. Each defendant was fined 5s and costs. Jane Williams, licensee of the Bryngwna Inn, was also fined 20s and costs for supplying the defendants with drink. DISMISSM.-Thocus Ellis summoned Daniel R. Williams and William Owen for an assault. There was also a cross-sum- mons. Mr. R. Roberts appeared for the proecution, while Mr Carter defended. It was. stated that the dispute between the parties took place near the King Arthur Inn, Llatiddeiniolen.—The Bench dismissed both summonses.
PORTMADOC
PORTMADOC FIRE AT PENSYFLOG. Shortly after eleven o'clock on: Monday night; flames were seen darting up from Pensyflog Farm, about half a mile" from this town', and where Mr Henry- Robertis, auctioneer, lives P.O. Rowlands gave an alarm, and soon many peo- ple were aroused from their beds, and' went to Pensyflog, where P.S. Jones, and others, had already arrived. The fire had broken out in the cow-house on the right of the road that leacfe from the old Gorseddau Rail- way to the farm buildings. The oowhouse was totally destroyed, but the large hay- stacks and the other buildings were saved.
HOLYHEAD
HOLYHEAD THE MAESHYFRYD ROAD gt-ES- TION.—On Tuesday evening a meeting of ths Urban District Council was specially convened to discuss the Maeshyfryd road question. A committee had been appointed at the last meeting to interview Mr C. K M. Pritchard, to see if some understanding could be arrived at re the widening of the road. The committee now recommended that negotiations be re-opened with a view of Mr Prichard corresponding with Lord Stanley to get a 32 feet road instead of a 36 feet road, uniformly with Maeshyfryd road. Mr Hall moved that this be done, and the motion was seconded by Mr W. D. Jones. The matter led to considerable dis- cussion, but on being submitted to the Council, 10 voted in favour of the proposal, and 8 against. The motion was therefore declared carried. PETTY SESSIONS. These sessions were held on Wednesday, before the Rev J. Richards (chairman), Mr T. Forcer Evans, Capt. W. H. Edwa Messrs J. R. Jones, W. R. Jones, R. Gardner, and John Owen. BUTTER ADULTERATION.—This vas an adjourned case in which Sergt. Hugh Jones summoned John Wittiams, Gwalia House, for alleged adulteration of butter. Mr Lowe, pubuc analyst, Chester, bad stated that the quantity of boracic acid used was hurtful to health.—The case was adjourned to allow Mr Williams to bring forward rebutting evidence.—Mx Edward Davies, F.C.S., F.I.C., hM analysed the butter and had forwarded a certificate, which stated that the sample contained only 0.27 per cent. of boracic acid.—Messrs Geo. Wall & Co., wholesale dealers, Liverpool, wrote saying that the quantity of boracic acid was almost nil-it was practically J per cent., the usual amount allowed being one per cent.—Dr Roland P. Williams was of opinion that it was not injurious to healthy persona, but might injure aged persons or very young children.—A fine of 5s, includ- ing costs, was imposed UNABLE TO ATTEND. Thomas Mahoney, H.M.S. "Colossus," who was charged by Sergt. Jones with the i — >-ry of 4s, was unable to attend in comp nee of his ship being away from her station. —The case was adjourned, as a telegram had been received from Plymouth, asking that this course should be adopted. A SOLDIER IN TROUBLE. P.C. H. Williams, Holyhead, charged John Eyres,. a private of 1st Oxfordshire Light Infantry, stationed at Mulligan, with stealing an overcoat, valued at 21s. Griffith Roberts deposed that he was a shop aMistant with Mr Wilcock, Lon- don House, and he was informed that a soldier had stolen an overcoat from London House. He found the coat in the custody of the defendant.—Frederick Billings, shop assistant with Mr J. Christmas Williams, gave evidence as to seeing the prisoner stealing a coat from London House, and !i-oing down Boston street with it.—P.C. II. Williams said that he arrested the prisoner, who was perfectly sober at the time.—The Chairman said that the magistrates strongly disapproved of tradesmen leaving articles oVsvV their shops, and they hoped that the practice would be discontinued.—The prisoner was bound to come up for judgment when called upon. DRUNKENNESS. P.C. W. Falloon summoned J. Hughes, Summer Hill, for being drunk and disorderly. The case hav- ing been proved, a fine of 5s, including costs was imposed.-Sorgt. Jones charged Wm. Ellis, Baker street, with drunkenness. Ellis is an old offender, but declared that if he was only let off this time that he would reform.—The defendant was fined 53 and costs, or seven days.-P.C. H. Williams Holyhead, charged W. Rowlands, Bone Wane, with drunkenness. Defendant was fined 7s 64, including costs. POWDER STORAGE. Mr T. R. Evans applied, on behalf of Messrs Hill and Co., for a powder store license. Mr H Blake Thomas appeared as the local repre- sentative of Messrs Hill and Co. The ap- plication had been adjourned to allow the place to be visited by Supt. Jones, who now reported that it was satisfactory.—The ap- plication was, granted. TRAVELLING WITHOUT TICKETS.- Inspector Thompson, of the London and North Western Railway Company, Holy- head, charged John Rowlands, Ty Croes, Llanfaelog, with travelling on the railway from Ty Croes to Holyhead without a ticket. -Mr Fenna, Chester, appeared to pro- secute. He said that on certain day the de- fendant travelled from Ty Croes to Holy- neaa, and on arriving at Holyhead tendered 3M as his fare from the Valley, instead of 9d from Ty Croes.A number of witnesses in the employ of the railway company were called, who bore out Mr Fenna's opening statements.—P.C. Owen Roberts, Aber- ffraw, deposed that defendant had admitted the offence to him. Defendant was fined :Cl, including costs.—Evan Rowlands, 13, Cecil street, was charged with travelling without a ticket from Bodorgan.—Mr Fenna prosecuted!—The evidence went to show that the defendant was seen to alight from a train and walk down the platform, and finally leave the company's premises by the Pelham P, to., On being accosted by Canadoc Davies, ticket collector, he ad- mitted ooming from Bodorgan, and having no ticket. He did not offer to pay.-The de- fendant admitted the above facts to Detec- tive Inspector Thompson subsequently. He was fined LI, including costs TRESPASSING .1., SEARCH OF RAB- BITS.—James Brunt, gamekeeper- to Lord Stanley, summoned Robert Lewis, 2, Jew street; William Roberts, 2, Tai Stryd; Ri- chard Roberts, Mynydd Celyn Bach; Tho- mas Lewis, Mynydld Celyn; and Thomas James, 8, Milt Bank terrace, (youths) with trespassing in search of conies. Mr T. R. Evans appeared to prosecute. The defend- ants were fined 5s each. CHARGES OF ASSAULT.—Ann Jones, 5, Back Row street, summoned Thomas Rielly for assault. Catherine Roberts, 17, Edmund street, summoned Grace Pritcharc, 15, Edmund street, on a similar charge; Grace Pritchard, 15, Edmund street, sum- moned Mary Jones, 20, Edmund street, also for an alleged assault. AM the parties on both sides were bound over in the sum of P,5 to keep the peace for 6 months.- Um Jane Jones, 4, Porthsach street, summoned Nancy Owen, 2, Porthsach, and Susannah rffith, 3^,Biyn, William street, for having assaulted her. Mr T. R. Evans appeared for the complainant, and stated that the oomplainant was set on by the two defend- ants and was badly assaulted in going" to get a can of water. The defendants were fined 15s each. SCHOOL BOARD CASE:-M.r R: E. Pritchard, School Board clerk, summoned Robert Jones, 34, Gilbert street, for' neg- lecting to send his boy regularly to school. The defendant was fined 5s. A?FILIATION.—Ellen Williams, 8, Pen- tr. Fferam Gorniog, sought to affiliate her illegitimate child upon John Williams. An order of 2s 6d a week was made. BF,GGING.-P.C. Owen Roberts, Aber*- ftraw, charged Thomas McCam, a tramp, with begging. The accused was sent to prison. foD 7 days.
Proposed Light Railway for…
Proposed Light Railway for Deiniolen. I A proposal which has excited considerable interest in the district has been mooted to construct a light railway to the populous district f Ebenezer. In order to discuss. the preliminaries of the scheme a public meet- ing was held on Friday evening, at Deiniol- en Schoolroom, under the presicfency of the Rev James Silt, vicar of Llandlnorwic. Amongst those present was a deputation from the Bangor City Council,, composed of the Mayor (Mr J. E. Roberts), Alderman Savage, and Councillor Dyi'd Owen. Al- derman Grey Edwards had been appointed member of the deputation, but he could not attendv Mr Ellis Roberts was also present to represent Portdinorwic.. The Chairman having briefly explained the purpose of the meeting, Mr Owen Pierce proposed a resolution favouring the movement, and expressing; every readiness to support the same. This was seconded by Mr- J. Jones, Fron- deg, and carried unanimously. Mr E. R. Davies, solicitor, and town clerk of Pwllheli, then addressed the meet- ing, and explained the chief provisions of the Light Railway Act, showing how to proceed in the matter, &c. After Mr Henry Parry, JJP., had made a few remarks, The Mayor of Bangor addressed the meet- ing. He said that he was in that room about twelve years ago, when there was a movement on foot to secure a "broad gauge railway" for the district However, that I movement fell through, as did another which was started about four years ago. Now, it being their third attempt, it might possibly turn out a success. Since the time he referred to, Parish and Districts Councils had come into existence, and the people had more opportunities to express their opinion on public matters. They would Succeed to secure a light railway if they could make out a strong case in its favour. One reason why the movement was brought forward was the great cost of conveying goods to the district at the pre- sent time; it ought also be kept in mind that the district was increasing in its popubv- tion. The deputation from Bangor had not come there for any selfish motive to recom- mend them to run the proposed railway to that city. They appealed to the inhabit- ants of the district to consider and discuss the advantages of various places that had been named, viz., Carnarvon, Portdinorwic, and Bangor. His advice to them was rot to be too hasty with the matter. He sup- ported the claims of Bangor on account of its being a rapidly increasing town, afford- ing exceptional educational facilities, and advantages for the transport of merchan- dise, &c., through its situation on the Chester and Holyhead Railway. Mr Ellis Roberts, Portdinorwic, also ad- vocated the claims of the latter place, on the ground of the facilities afforded for the cheap transit of goods by sea,. Mr David Owen, Bangor, in the course of his remarks said that they should try to bring about the railway in the cheapest way, and at the same time in the most advan- tageous way to their district. He dealt upon the claims of Bangor, and those of other places, and said that if they should decide to run the train to Bangor, he could assure them that the Bangor City Council would do its utmost to support them. Alderman Savage thpn addressed the meeting, and endorsed Mr Owen's remarks with regard to the statement that the Ban- gor City Council would give them every support if they were to connect the line with that place. The Rev D. H. Williams proposed a vote of thanks to Mr E. R. Davies, the deputa- tion from Bangor, and Mr Ellis Roberta for their presence at the meeting. Mr Henry Parry seconded, and it vas carried unanimously. On the motion of the Rev D. H. Wil- liams it was decided to ask the local repre- sentatives on the Parish, District, and County Councils to meet in order to appoint a representative committee, and that a fund should be opened to meet the expendi- ture in connection with making a survey of the proposed route.
Family Notices
Births Marriages and Deaths. BIRTHS. Davies—November 16, at Gwynllys, Grove Park, Colwyn Bay, the wife of Mr D. J. Davies, of a son. Jones—November 15, the wife of Mr R. Jones (Trebor Ionawr), Carnarvon, of a daughter. Williams November 17, at 36, Onslow road, Fairfield, Liverpool, the wife of the Rev G. W. Williams of a daughter. MARRIAGES. Brown—Lewis—November 16, at St. Cybi Church, Holyhead, by the Rev Robert Price,, curate, John Brown, 25, Well street, to Susannah Lewis, daughter of Mr Kyfnn Lewis,—both of Holyhead. Lloyd-Jones—Lodge—November 17, at the Wesleyan Chapel, Island road, Garston, by the Rev C. Nelson Dore, Charles Tho- mas, fifth son of the late Mr John Lloyd- Jones, Castellmai, Carnarvon, to Ethel, eldest daughter of Captain George O. Lodge, Garston. ionm Jones-- LNovember 21, by license, at the registrar office, Carnarvon, by Mr D aniel Thomas, D. W. Jones, Pen-yr- orsedd terrace, Nantlle, to Ann Jones, Mitre square, Pwllheli. Jones—Lewis—-November 19, at the regi- strar's office, Carnarvon, by Mr J. R. Jones, Griffith Jones, Carregygath, Rhiw- las, to Ann Lewis, Tabernacle street, Ebenezer. Owen—Roberts—November 19, at the re- gistrar's office, Bangor, by Mr Lewis Morris, Owen Owen, Clarence street, Bangor, to Mary Roberts, Cam street, Llanddeusant. Roberts—Hughes—November 18, by licence at the registrar's office, Carnarvon, by Mr T: G. Jones, John Roberts, Castle Tem- perance, Carnarvon,, to Ellen Hughes, Carregygath Rhiwlas. Roberts-RobertsNovemoor 18, at the registrar's office, Carnarvon, by Mr J. R. Jones, Owen Owen Roberts, Glan'rafon, Cwmyglo, to Mary Roberts, Craigydon, Cwmyglo. Thomas—Owen—November 18, at the registrar's office, Carnarvon, by Mr J. R. Jones, Owen Thomas, Glyn terrace, Eben- ezer, to Elizabeth Owen, Glyn terrace, Ebenezer. Thomft&Arcihbold-November 23, at Beth- el (W.) Chapel, Holyhead, by the Rev O. Hughes, Owen, eldest son of Owen Tho- mas, to Sarah, eldest daughter of the late I' Margaret. Archbold-both of Holyhead. Williams—Jonies:—November 16„ at the registrar's office, Carnarvon, by Mr J. R« Jones, Richard Richard Williams,, Gwyn- fryn, Llanrug, to Ellen Ann Jones, 6,, Bethesda street, Llanberis. DEATHS. Hughes—November 17, at Compton House,. Llanrwst, aged 59 years, Mrs Grace > Hughes,, widow of the late Mr Richard' Hughes. Jones—November 19, aged 58 years, Mrs; Ellen Jones, the wife of Mr Thomas Jones, Coedmarion, Carnarvon. Roberts—November ir), at the Park Board School House, Holyhead, aged 22 years, Myfanwy (Mivey), third daughter of 'Mr- Owen Roberts, head master of the Pr»rk Board School. Itoberts-November 21, at Laburnam Villa,, Carnarvon, Owen Owen Roberts, young-- est son-of William. Lloyd Roberts, &t- torney-at-law, Carnarvon, aged 47 years. Thomas—November 17, aged 44 years, Miss. Ellen Thomas, Bodafon Villa, Llanfnir- fechan, second daughter of the late- Mr- Samuel Thomas, Plas, Llanfairfechan.
A RECORD SHILLINOSW ORTBH
A RECORD SHILLINOSW ORTBH The Christmas number of the "Windsor Magazine" beats all previous records in the- way of periodical literature. Not only dbes it take the lead in the matter of quality; but its pages fairly bristle with the names, of famous artists. It would be difficult to find! a more brilliant galaxy of writers than RudL. yard Kipling,Conan Doyle,Sir Edwin Arnoltl. S. R. Crockett, Bret Harte, Marie CopeHi, Mrs L. T. Meade, and Mary Gaunt, all of whom contribute to the extraordinary suc- cess of this number while one of the most striking articles in the. number contaiiis contributions from H.R.H. the Duke of Cambridge, the Archbishop of Canterbury, Lord Armstrong, Lord Fairer, the Father of the House of Commons, M. Jules Verne, Dr Newman Hall, and other celebrated living veterans on "The Secret of Long Lire." Among the artists are Oaton Woodville, S E Waller, Lucy Kemp-Welch, R. Anninf Bell, A Forestier, Lucien Davies, R Sauber., Blanche Offor, Wal Paget, Henry Austin, F. Richards, Lancelot Speed, Adolph Thied*, G. P. Jacomb-Hood, Cecil Aldin, L. RaTE "1 Hill, and many other prominent black al 4 white artists. The complete novel, whi. h is now recognised as the special feature the "Windsor Christmas Number," is, tJ is year, from the pen of Edwin Lester Arno d, the gifted son of Sir Edwin Arnold. Ii is entitled "The Wonderful Adventures of Phra the Phoenician," and bids fair to ee- lipse, in popular estimation, all the exciting stories the "Windsor" has yet published. e book is magnificently illustrated by H. M. Paget.
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