The North Wales Express

0 Letter to the Editor. BANGOR PIER ENTERTAINMENTS. Sir,-We have just had entertainments on the pier and at the Penrhyn Hall, given by the "Pierotts," and I was much pleased with their efforts. My recollection at once reverted to fcrmer entertainers who had been engaged by the Corporation, and I quite certain that the "Pierotts" eclipsed them all. There was at the outset one strong point m their favour, viz., that they looked re- spectable, without any suggestion of any- thing low about them. In this they com- pared more than favourably with their pre- decessors. Next they realised for us that it was pos- sible to have fun-exquisite fun-without vulgarity. This is saying enough to render comparisons unnecessary. Further there was a freshness, a spon- taneity, about their fun, which was very refreshing. There was nothing forced- nothing put on. In addition to all this they gave us something more than the meirely comic. Life was not intended to be all one good laugh, but has its refined and even serious side, and here we had a company which could meet us in that aspect, and that without giving the impression of any in- congruity. The duet "Ora pro nobis" was a musical treat, and the same may be said of many of the songs. The bass solos in particular are excellent, and it is not often we have the pleasure of listening to a good bass soloist. Mrs Buxton has a voice of striking purity, power, and flexibility, and her songs are a treat to hear. The sum and substance of all this is that I hope the Corporation will be able to come to terms with this talented company for the ensuing season. I feel sure they can do nothing that will more tend to popu- larise the pier, while at the same time pro- viding an entertainment that is sparkling, popular, and entirely unobjectionable.— Yours, «&c., BANGORIAN.

Mr W. Jones, M.P., on the War The principal speaker at a meeting held at Garnant, South Wales, on Thursday was Mr W. Jones, M.P. In speaking of the various political questions of the day that we're awaiting settlement, he said a sensible word in season with regard to what our atti- tude should be in face of the ever-present question of the war in South: Africa. He pleaded for the right of private judgment, and tolerance among conflicting opinions, and asserted the right of conscience to the last word upon the question when the day of judgment came. He showed, however, hiow tongue-tied the nation and the press felt at present while the crisis was upon them, not because Britain loved war, but because its sons were pouring out their best blood on the field of battle. The crisis, however, would pass, and we could then appeal with- out prejudice to the final issue, to the sober judgment of the country and a free press. With regard to the question of education, the speaker warmly recommended the block- grant system of the new Code in principle, but advocated the raising of the amount of the grant and its application to Higher Grade Schools. He then introduced an interesting discussion Of the proposed Ro- man Catholic University for Ireland, draw- ing a striking parallel between Trinity Col- lege, Dublin, in its relation to Catholic Ire- land and Lampeter College in relation to Nonconformist Wales, and emphasising the place of education in bringing about gradu- ally a Protestant Reformation in Ireland.

Menal Bridge District Council. The annual meeting was held on Thurs- day evening. Mr Walter R. Jones, the retiring chairman, sa'id that he wished to thank the members df the Council for the co-operation and support extended to him during his year of office, and he trusted that they would extend the same co-opera- tion to his successor. It had been sug- gested to him that he should allow himself to be nominated as chairman once again (hear, hear). However, he had decided not to do so. First, because the honour which had been conferred by the Legisla- ture upon the chairman of urban authori- ties had not been taken full advantage of. The Chairman of Urban Councils were qualified as magistrates and could sit upon the Bench, but he found that, being a prac- tising solicitor, he was ineligible, and therefore could never qualify. — Mr T. Roberts proposed, and Mr John Davies se-. conded, that Mr Walter R. Jones be re- elected chairman for the ensuing year, but after some conversation Mr W. R. Jones refused to allow bisnime to be put up. Mr W. R. Jones moved that Mr John Da- vies Jones be elected to the post. — The vice-chairman, Mr Cadwaladr Davies, and Dr R. M. Williams were also nominated, the two former withdrawing. On being fmt to the vote four voted for Dr R. M. Wil- iams and seven for Mr John Davies Jones, who was elected. — Mr Cadwaladr Davies was elected vice-chairman, — Mr T. Hughes, the clerk, reported that the at- tendances of the members (out of a pos- sible seventeen) for the year were as fol- low: — Messrs J. Davies, 10; George Hand, 14; John Davies Jones, 8; Richard Abbot Jones, 10; Walter R. Jones, 15; William Jones, 11; Joseph O. Knight, 16; Thomas Roberts, 17; Henry Tliomas, 16; R. G. Thomas, lo; William Robert Tho- mas, 13; Evan Williams, 13; Griffith Wil- liams, 14; John Williams, 14; and Dr R. M. Williams, 14.

TREMADOC THE CHURCH LITERARY SOCIETY. -The members of this society termina- ted their winter session with a supper, prepared most satisfactorily by Mr J. Holt Newell, Portmadoc, last Friday evening, at the Royal Madoc Arms Hotel. The guests were the Rev and Mrs LI. R. Hughes, Mr David Breese, Revs G. Salt and R. H.. Williams, and Mr J. Percy Thomas. After clearing the tables, a miscellaneous programme was gone through. Songs, addresses, recita- tions, &c., were given by the Revs George Salt, B.A., R. H. Williams, B.A., and R. R. Hughes, L.D.; Mrs W. Williams, Misses Emma J Roberts, Gwen Ellen Ro- ibertis, Ellen Alice Williams, and Kiate Jones; Messrs Wm. Roberts, Wm. Gri- i ffith Owen Ellis Jones, and others.

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PWLLHELI SAND STREET MISSION SCHOOL. -On the 19th inst., a competitive meet- ing was held in connection with this school. In the afternoon all the mem- bers were treated to tea, &c., by Mr W. J. Parry ones, late of this town, but now of Shrewsbury. The tea had been prepared by Misses E. and M. Davies, High street, and that very satisfactorily. The following ladies assisted at the tables:—Misses Massick, High street; J. and M. Thomas, North street; Jane Owen, Abererch road Griffiths, Carnar- von road; M. J. Miles, Sand street; Owen, ditto; Mrs Williams, Nannev Place; and Mrs Summers, Penlan street. The school is under the superin- tendence of Mr D. Lloyd Jones, High street. The competitive meeting in the evening was held under the presidency of the popular Mayor (Dr O. Wynn Griffith). Mr G. Cornelius Roberts conducted. Mr H. G. Ellis, St. Tudvval's View terrace, was the secretary. Adjudicators, Rev R. R. Jones, Fourcrosses; Mr J. P. Wil- liams (Glan Seiont), Mrs M. Williams, Nannev Place; Mrs Summers, feliss J. Thomas, North street Miss A. 'Thomas, ditto: Miss A. Griffith, Carnarvon road Mr Wm. Jones, Picton Castle; Mr G. J. Roberts, M.R.C.V.S.; Mr Dorkins, Mr R. C. Forbes, Mr W. Williams, Penycob; Mr D. Lloyd Jones, and Mr W. Evans. Lleyn street. Awafds: Hemming 11 handkerchief, Kate Jones, Bakehouse Yard; recitation, W. Griffith and Kate Jones, .equal; making button holes) Sarah Griffith, North street: singing. Kate Jones; handwriting: 1, Evan Hum- phreys; 2, Kate Jones. Recitation, R. Jones and J. Jones, equal; pencil draw- ing, "Boer"; singing, "Franconin," R. Jones, Lompton, and Lunt, equal; sing- ing, "Dyma Feibl," Wm. Evans and R. Evans, Carnarvon, road; a descriptive sketch of any member of the school suc- cessful competitor did not answer to his name; patching an old garment, Sarah Griffith, North street; a descriptive song, J'The arrival of the 'Echo' at Mr Richar Jones' shop," John Kenny, N'orth street; Juvenile Choirs'* Competition Sand street Choir, conductor, Mr J. Ro- berts recitation (to those under 20), G. Dorkins; any solo, G. Dorkinsknittc stockings, Mrs Williams, Gors; any duet, G. Dorkins anrf H. Hughes; choral com- petition Sand street Choir (conductor, Mr G. Dorkins). Misses Blackburn and E. Evans ably accompanied the singing. Miss Meta Griffith, Plas Tanrallt, inves- ted the various winners. A hearty vote or thanks was passed to Mr Parry Jones for the tea, &c.

PORTMADOC THE HORSE SHOW. — Mr Edmund Buckley, J.P., has promised Rt5 towards the Horse, Dog, Cat, and Poultry Show. The committee met on Friday, Dr Jones Morris in the chair, and completed the arrange- ments for the show day. TREFLYS PARISH COUNCIL. — The annual meeting of this Council was held on Thursday. Mr Tychicus Williams was el- ected chairman pro tem. Mr R. M. Greaves, J.P., was re-elected chairman for the year. The annual financial statement was read, and the clerk (Mr Evan Evans) was highly complimented on the way he had done his work. Messrs E. W. Roberts and — Adams were appointed overseers. It was resolved, to push forward the scheme for a proper supply of water for Peutre'rfelin. A special meeting of the Council would be held to consider the extension of Ynvscyn- haiarn Churchyard. The landowner and the leasehold tenant of the adjoining land were prepared to give a piece of land, pro- vided burials were limited to Treflys parish. Mr Alfred Thomas, MP., chairman of the Welsh Parliamentary Party, speaking on Thursday at Pontypridd, sa;d he be- lieved the present war was a judgment on Britons and Boers for the way they had treated the blacks of South Africa. If he had a say in the final settlement he would do all he could to secure justice for the coloured population. SPRING 1900. — Messrs Ogg Brothers, the well-known warehousemen, of Paisley road, Toll, Glasgow, are issuing a very neat and comprehensive budget of oargains for the present season. Messrs Ogg Brothers pro letter order specialist, and on receipt of a post-card they will be pleased to send to any address in Wales a wpyt of their budget of bargains. In this book will be famd descriptions of the latest fashions together with the very low prices for which they are supplying the g'-ods to their numerous customers. The Board of Trade have, after mod'fioi- tion, confirmed an order made oy the Light Railway Commissioners authorising the construction of a Heir: railway in the county of Flint, from Rayl to Prestatyn.

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I A Boy Stabs hls Father At Festiniog on Friday, Inspector Ro- berts charged Thomas Hughes, a lad of 16 residing at 2, New street, Blaenau Festin- iog, with stabbing his father, Thomas Hughes, shoemaker, on Wednesday. It was stated that the lad been oil an errand, and on returning he kicked his little sister on her back. His father remonstrated with him, when he took a knife from the table with which he cut open his father's face. On his father remarking that he "had done it," he said, "I'll finish you to!" The father went to a doctor to be dressed, and the lad was apprehended on warrant. The police having failed to find the knife, the accused made a confession resulting in the discovery of two knives hidden under a stone on the top of tK&sgarden steps. The accused was committed for trial.