The North Wales Express

1 OUR VALENTINES. His Honour Judge Sir Horatio Lloyd.— "There's a letter for you, sir, if your name ie Horatio, as I a-m let to knew it is." ,I Sir Llewelyn T-Lirn(-r.Of aldorinanie nd even mayoral celebrity." Sir W. 1-1. Preece.He is the freeman &taom the truth makes free." Mr J. Brvr RobertM P.— Our country! In her intercourse with foreign nations may she always be in the right; but our country right or wrong." Mr D. L;oyd George, I!.P.- -t all the ends thou aim'¡t at be thy country's. Mr W. Jcnes, M.P.—'T lovei my country." Alderman T. Lewis (Bangor).—"His shrievai sword and his richly bejewelled chain of office. The Mavor.—He was the miki-s&t man- ut. r'd ni, n Tiie Rev E. Jones.—"A Christian Ls the highest stvie of maji." Rev J. W W ynne Jcnes, M A. (Vicar).— "Broad cloth without and a. warm heart within." Rev J. Ð. Hughes, M.A.—"That one small head could carry all he knew." Rev Stanley Lit he to fawn." The Rev T. J. Wheldon.— 'I aim Sir Oracle." Rciv Cad van Davi -"rhos(, that write in rhyme still make the one vorse for the •tber's nake." The Rev D. Hughes, M.A.—"Call things by their right names. Glas;, of brandy and water! That if the current, but not the appropriate na/ne; ask for a glass of liquid fire and distilled damnation," ° The Rev O. Davie; D.D.Vater, water, t-erywhere." The R' y O. Willictms -"r preached as never sure to preach again." Father Jones.—N rver the likes of his logic was beard." Mr Assheton SmiH .1 am the monarch of all I survey." Mr Charles A. Jc ncs, C.C. — "If thou wouldsl learn, how ruly great was he, go, uk it of the poor." Mr R. Norman Davie*—"Kind hearts are more than co on»t.s and simple faith than Nmnan. bloxl." 1. Mr J. T. Rob, stood on the Bridge of Sig is." Mr J. It. Pritciard.—' Bread is the statf of tife 71 Mr J. Issarc1 Davies.—A remarkably independent and outspoken man." 0 Mr -J. Nienzies.A noble son of Cale- donia." Ei&onytLi.—"And the recording angel, a, he wrote it down, dropped a tear." Mr M. T. Morris.—"With the flag to Pretoria." Messrs R. Q. Roberts and Davies (solici- tors).—"Let us consider the reason of the case. For nothing :s law that is not rea- wm." Dr J .Williams (chairman of the Highway Committee).—"Fair and free iq the King's highway." Mr R. E. Owen (Auctioneer).—"Estates are landscapes gazed upon awhile then ad- vertised and auctionedd away." Dr. Parry (chairman of the Gas Com- mittee).—"Let there be light." Mr W. G. Thomas (chairman Carnarvon School Board).—"The man of independent mind, he looks and laughs at a' that." Dr G. R. Griffith (chairman of the Health Com mittv^ei.—"Better to hunt in fields for health unb<agbt." Mr -T. Pritebard.God's mill grinds- slow but sure." Mr R. Roberts (Bangor street).—"I do remember au apothecary, and here abouts he dweHs." Mr R. Roberts (.solicitor).—"For e'en though vanquished he could argue still." I Mr J. W. Jones (Castle square).— HI make assurance double sure." Mr J. Williams (organist of Christ Ohureh).Some to church repair, not for the doctrine, but the music there." Messrs Owena Brothers.—"So call a coaefe, and "t, a coach be called." Meaws Lake and Co.Coffee which makon the politician wise." Superintendent Rowian& -Thou hast outmfl the constable at last." Carnarvon Corporation.—"Corporations cannot committ traason. for they tare no aonLs." Mr O. Jones (Glanbeuno).—"The cup that cheers but not inebriates." Mr Williams Jones (Bangor street). "Diamonds cut diamonds." Tho Doctors,—"Diseases desperate grown, by desperate appliaxce, are relieved." Mr T. M. Lloyd.—"Good wine needs no bush. Mr T. Roberts (Castle Hotel).-ccA man's house is his eafctie." Mr R. Ll. Jones.—"A fellow of infinite jest." Mr Richard Thomas.—"This England aerer did, nor never shall, lie at'the proud foot of a conqueror." Mr Rowland LI. Jones.—"Every mfji is the architect of his own fortune. Mr T. Owen (Taicoohion).—"Let me have men abou me that are fat." Mr J. Mason Cumberland.—"Mr Cum- berland i; unquestionably a man of very wroo abi hies." Mr S.. Parnham.And he sings with su GoiEJK a face that our sides are just re&c^pr tc split." Mr J Trevor Owen, M.A.—"A man of very « .ensive and various knowledge." Mr J c in Davies (Gwyneddkm).Wheil he does ta' he talks well." Mr A iller (Messrs Jones and Miller).— ''Tfiei • was a jolly miller once." Mr R Joaeis (Inspector Western Sea Fishtrk ;)—"I marvel how the fishes live tia t M- J: Paull. Add] n, fuel to the flame." ife B H. Owen.—"The boast of her- aldry.' Mn Brymer and Davies (Nelson Em- porium). -"Give ruffles to a man who wanltb- a shirt." Mr Heiry Owen (butcher).—"God sends K«at and the Devil sends cooks." Mr Da.v dson (veterinary surgeon). "A horse! a horse! My kingdom for a horse!" Mr Dand (Messrs Brymer and Davies). —"Fair fa' your honest xonsie face." Mr Anemia Williams. "Up! up! my friend, and quit your books." Mr Vangfom Davies (Inspector of Weights and Measures).—"Measures, not ■sen, have always been my mark. Mr R. Prichard (organist cf Salem Ohapel).—"Music .hath charms to soothe the savage breast." Mr Orwig Williams (organist of 3foriali Clap^l).—"If music be the food of love, pi a-y on. Mr D. W. Davies (bookseller).—-iHe who destroys a, good book kills reason itself." Mr J. H. Roberts repo,-ter). -There' a chiel among ye takm' notes and, faith, keTll prent it." Mr W. P. Williams—"Tho old man f'1 quent." Mr W. 0. Williams (Banger street).— "A flattering pointer." Mr T. Morris.—"There goos the parson, Ob! illustrious spark! and there, scarce loss illustrious, goes the clerk." The Penrhyn QU;trrymen. A bold noa. santry, their countrys pride, when once destroy'd can never be supplied. I Messrs Piarce and Williams (Golden 0aat). 1' or the apparel oft proclaims the ■an." I Mr R. A. Griffith (Elphin).For I am f nothing if not critical. Mr Caradog Rowland (bookseller).-— "Choose an author as you choose a friend." Mr G. Jones (Pool street).—"A bed by night, a eiie-t of drawers by day." Messrs E. H. Jonathan and Sous—"Oh, where did you get tlfat hat" Mr John Rccs (North rcad), An abr.i.,g- ment of all that was pleasant in man." Mr J. Etliail.lile goes on Sunday to tho Chun-h." Mr Wright (National School). 'Tis education forms the common mind." Mr D. Thomas (The ClifFe).—"Tomorrow to fresh woods and pastures new." Mr J. Kinsley.—"This is the Jew that Shakespere draw." Mr Griffith. Jones Oso-I ici tor) -'Seven hours to law, to soothing slumber seven." Mr A. Carter.—"Hail fellow, well met." Mr E. R. Evans (Reporter). "When found miice a note of it." Mr T. Jones (PGstma.Ater). For evil news rides post while gocd news htits." Mr J. H. Thomas (Superintendent Registrar).—"Ding dong, I love the song, for it is my wedding morning." Mr E. Roberts (Sanitary Inspector).— "I coui-.tkA.two-aiid-seventy stenches, all well defined and several stinks." Messrs C. E. Jones and Co.-—"Sublime Tobacco! which from east to west cheers the tar's labour or the Turkman's rest." Mr R. Ranelagh J ones.For there was never yet philosopher that could endure the toothache patiently. Captain T. Williams (Bangor street). "Give me a cigar!" Mr H. Lloyd Carter.Cnited we stand, divided we fall." Mr S. Morris.—"Rich and rare were the gems she wore." Captain Lewis ("Arvon").—"Boatman, do not tarry, and I'll give thee a silver pound, to row us o'er £ he ferry." Mr D. Parry (Guild Hall).—"The curfew tolLs the kneill of parting day." Mr T. Roberts (Blacksmith). "Strike while. the iron is hot." Mr J. T. Jrne.s (Board School). "The schoolmaster is abroad, and I trust to him, armed with his primer, against the soldier in full military array." Mr Owen Edwards.—"My song it shall be witty, and it shan't be long." Mr Speed (Bangor).—"And to thy speed add wings." Mr W. A. Dew (Bangor).—"The dews of the evening most carefully shun." Mr J. Gili (Bangor).—"A little fire is quickly trodden out." Mr J. Pritchard (Bangor).—"Even the auctioneer was always a character in the drama."

BANGOR SUNDAY SERVICE. OHUKCH 81" UGLUD Cathedral (Eugliah) The Rev the Canon in Raaideneo, Archdeacon Pryce (Welsh).. 10, Rev W. Edwards, M.A. St. James's (English) Rev D. R. Pugh, Bl. St Mary's (English; Rev T. Edwin Jones, M.A. St. David's (Wel3h) Rev Lewis Jones, M.A. BAPTISTS. Peimel Iier Edward Evans. English Chapel Re-r W. R. Saunders Aiuou (Glanadda) CONQREGJI.TIOX ALiSi 8. Peodref I lev Rowland Hughes. B.D Salem (Hirael) Rev. Morgan Daniel, B.D. Ebeneier Rev Ellis Jones English ChLapel Rev Em! yn Evans, JB. A. OALVINISTI J MKTIiumSiS. TaWrnacJe Rev H. Barrow Williams Twrgwyn !iev J H. itorri*, Liverpool Glanadtia.Rev W. R. 0\ en, 15.A., iiiynmeuai Park Wheldon, B.A. Hirael Rev Evan Jones, Caruarvon Princes Road Rev J. v. Thomas, M.A. KOIIAIJ CATHOLIC. St. Mary's Rev Father Radcliffe Lord Peurhvn on Saturday arrived at Penrhyn Castle from Mortimer House, Lciicion. AMALGAMATED SOCIETY OF TAILORS.—The second animal dinner of the, local branch of the above society will be held at the British Hotel, on February 28th. Dr E. O. Price will provide- "IS THE PEN MiGHXIER THAN THE SVv ORD r '—This was the subject of an in- teresting debate at the weekly meeting of the Pendref Chapel Debating Society held cn Monday, the Rev. Rowland Hughes, B.D., presiding. Mr Lewis Jones, Univer- sity College, opened for the "Pen," and the "Sword" argument was cnampioned by Mr Rowlands, University College. ROREB CHAPEL DEBATING SO- CIETY.—At the weekly meeting held on Monday evening, Mr F. Jones presiding, m the unavoidable absence of the Rev. John Kelly, a debate took place upon "Should reason or lore be foremost in choosing wife?" Mr E. G. Hughes open, far "rea- son," and Mr W. O. Williams fulfilled a like duty for "love." IMPROVEMENT AT THE RAIL\"AT STATION.—Presumably, as the outcome of the over.ures made by the City Council to the L. -t N. W. Railway authorities, im- i-oitunt alterations are being carried out at the railway station. The existing inean-s of illgresf, and exit have long been a source of annoyance to railway travellers, especially during the holiday soason, and the autho- rities intend to remedy tins grievance. ST. PAUL'S BOARD SCHOOL. The current issue of the magazine issued in con- nection with this school contains a para- graph which states that some of the old boys of the school are out in South Africa, and of the thirteen men who left the city feaon after the war commenced no fewer than eight were old scholars of the school. —Mr Harry Jones, a former teacher at the schools, has been appointed assistant master at Buckley. THE LATE CAPTAIN MARSHALL.— Colonel Marshall, C.B., Brynycoed, has ap- plied for a faculty to place a memorlial brass tablet on the east wall on the south aisle of the St. James' Church, Upper Bangor. The tablet is to contain the fallowing inscrip- tion: -"To the Glory of God, nd in loving memory of George Marshall, captain in the Royal West Kent Regiment, who died June 28th, 1900, from wounds received in the escape of the garrison from Kumasgi on June 23rd. He was buried at Edubia, Gold Coast Colony, aged 31." "Faint not, nor fear, His arms are near; He changeth not and thou art dear." ANCIENT ORDER OF FORESTERS.— The annual dinner of the Court Loyal, Ban- gor (No. 293G) of the Ancient Order of For- esters was held on Wednesday night at the British Hotel, the president being Bro. Adoniah Evans, P.C.R. (Llandudno), and the vice-president*, Bros. John Pritchard, Dr E. O. Price, John Oil!1, A.M.I.C.E.; Al- derman H. Grev Edwards. Councillors W. P. Matthews, W. A. Foster, and Mr John Green. The company, which was verv large, had aa excellent dinner, served up splendidly by Mr Griffith, the proprietor of the hotel. GLANADDA C M. CHAPEL. In aid or the orpin fund of this chapel, a concert was hold at the Penrhyn Hall, on Tuesday evening, the Mayor (Alderman Henry Lewis) presiding over a large audience. The contributors to an interesting programme were Mioses Edith and Clarissa Davies, M. Augusta Williams, Llinofi Brouydd, Messrs R. H. Morgan, T. Parry, W. Roberts, Lem. Roberts, Tom Davies, and the Bangor Male Voice Choir, which, under the leader- ship of Mr D. R. Jhiixis, effectively rendered .several part songs. The accompanist was Mr W. R. Jones. SPORT. A hockey match between North and South Wales was played at Shrewsbury on Saturday, the result ceiug a wia for the Southerners by three goaL, to nil. Messrs A. Lewis and Myttou, mem- bers of the locai team, played for the lowers. —At the Welsh International Trial Aiateh ph yed at Wrexham cn Monday, J. O. Jones p:tyed for the "Stripes," and lie was picked as tirst reserve for the International match against Ireland on Saturday, and T. Tho- mas was selected as second reserve for the outside right position. R. Atherton, Edin- burgh Hibernians, a native of '.his city, was selected to fiil th) outside left position. GLANADDA WESLEVAN CHAPEL DEBATING SOCIETY.—Mr R. Lake Jones (Bryn Ivor) presided over Monday's meet- ing, when a discussion took place as to v Ik (her one chapel would be more advan- tageous to the Wesk-yan cause in the city than several chapels. Mr Henry Davies,. Upper Bangor, held that greater benefit would be derived by only having one clapei, whilst Mr Maurice Roberts, EustOil road, favoured the existing state cf affairs. An interesting discussion ensued, and Tne- veto resulted in a majority for Mr Roberta contention. THE REFUGE ASSURANCE COM- PANY.—The first annual meeting of the stafi of the Bangor district wa.s held at. the Central Cafe, High street, on Friday last, under the presidency -f Mr George Ball, cf _3 Manchester (chief inspector). The staff met at two o'clock, when several business watters were discussed, and afterwards sat down to tea, given by Mr Harker, the su- perintendent of the Bangor district. After- wards Mr Ball addressed the meeting, re- viewing very humbly the result of the working cf the district during the past year, which he said had been very satisfac- tcry. Mr W. R. Williams followed with a paper cn "Claims and how best to replace the business," which was discussed at length. The prize of two guineas given by Mr Harker to the most successful agent in the ordn ary branch was wen by Mr Owen, of Festinieg, and the second prize of a hand- bag was won by Mr Grilhth, also of Festin- iog. During the meeting addresses were delivered by Mr Harker and Mr F. Lewis, and a recitation waA given by Mr Calder- fcank (Llandudno). Solos were also ren- dered by Messrs W. G. Jones (Carnarvon) at.d R. H. Davies (Bangor), the accompan- ist being Mr Gwaenys Davies. rETTY SESSIONS. Tuesday, before Messrs Harry Clegg (chairman), W. Pughe, and Colonel Marshall, C.B. APPLICATION.—On the occasion of the Foresters' annual dinner, at the British Hotel, on the 13th inst., an extension of one hour was grajiteu to Mr Robert Grif- fith, the liee-ncee. NO APPEARANCE. A warrant was i'J uEXi for the apprehension of J. Stewart, Dean street, Bangor, charged with usang {--ofane language.—A case was down for boa-ring in which Hi chard Evans charged Owen Jones with a breach of the peace. There being no appearance, the case was struck out. ALLEGED CRUELTY TO A HORSE.— Rolert Owen, a. carrier between Moelfre and Bangor, was summoned, at the instance of the R.S.P.C.A., for working a horse in au unfit state. Inspector tveanedy, for e Society, stated that on Janary 22nd he saw defendant in charge of a gelding at- tached! to a spring cart. Upon examina- tion he discovered that the animal was lame, and was generally in a poor condi- tion, the enpjoints also being injured. The at vent ion of the defendant was callefl, to tiie animal, and he said tit at it had been lame for some time. An ulcerated sore which it had was caused by the horse lying against the stall in the stable. Witness considered that the horse was totally unfit for work.-P.C. R. H. Jones (53) gave tes- timony to the effect that trie horse on January 22nd was in greaT pain,-For the t'efence, Robert Owen, li-angor, formerly car proprietor, who said that he had had exper- ience with horses all his life, was called, He observed the defendant's horse on Janu- la-rv 22nd, and he considered it to be then ht for work. The defendant*was a careful man with his horses. — Cross-exajnined Witness had not examined the horse, but 1 it could not be suffering, because it was not lame. He had not seen the horse since, j --Griffith Lewis, car proprietor, Bangor;. said he noticed the animal on the day in question, but did wt -ot)sorvc, that it was lame, though it might have been stiff. Tne animal never waa sound.-The Bench stated that the defendant had sailed very near the wind, and if the horse had suffered from its yotfth, it was scarcely one that should travel over such bad roaus as fTiose loading to Moelfre. The inspector was quite right in taking proceedings, but there was a. slight doubt as to the actual and inten- tional cruelty, and the defendant would re- ceive the benefit of that doubt.

BSTHESDA TEA PARTY.—A tea party was given to the girls attending the Glanogwen and Gerlan Choirs last week at the Glanogwen Schoolroom. CYCLING CLUB.—On Friday evening, at the Cafe, a miscellaneous meeting was held in connection with the above. Mr D. J. Williams, County School, occupied the chair. The following took part:- Misses Clarissa and Edith Davies, M. Aug- usta Williams, and Mr Ifor W. Roberts. Mr R. R. Griffith, Gordon terrace, accom- panied.

CRICCIETH SCHOOL BOARD.—On Tuesday evening, the Rev John Owen, M.A., in the cha r, applications for the office of attendance officer from the following were considered -Messrs Jofin lBllis, Ty'nUan: Evan Hughes, Glan'rafon; and Hugh Hughes, Castle street. The rirst applicant W3. ap- pointed, afr a salary of £ 5 a year .-Misg Maggie Evans was accepted as a proba- p t-ioner.—Several bills were passed for pay- ment.

NANTLLE CONCERT.—A concert wad held on Fri- day evening, when the following took part: —Mr A. Henderson, Mrs Henderson Jones, Miss M. E. Pritchard, Mr D. D. Jones, Mi.-s Francis, and others. CANTATA, "THE PILGRIM'S PRO- GRESS."—On Friday evening, at Salem, LlanTlyfrti, a juvenile choir (under the con- ductorship of Mr W. H. Williams, Glan- a her) gavo an excellent rendering of this cantata. SOAR LITERARY SOCIETY.—At the last meeting, under the presidency of the Rev Henry Williams, B.A., Miss Kate Jones read a very interesting paper, upon which remarks were made by Miss M. Ro- berts, Mr W. Roberts, Mr U. Stephen, Mr R. Roberts, Mr D. M. Jones, &c.

It is said that the Prudential Assurance Society, bsa paid 22S4 claims on account of the Transvaal war, the amount paid being

CARNARVON SUNDAY SERVICES CIIUBCIl OF BNGLAXD. Vicar Rev J. W. Wynne Jones, M.A Christ Church 8-30, Holy Communion 11, Matins 6-30, Even Song. St. David's 10-o0, Matins 6, Even Song. St. Mary's Rev Gwilyrn Lewis, B.A. 8-30, Holy Communion. 10, Matins 3, Even Song. Llanbeblig Rev D. Alban Lloyd, B.A. 10, Matins, 6. Even Soiig. BAPTISTS. Caersalem Rev Owen Davies, D.D. CALYIXISTIC METHODISTS. Castle Square (English)..Rev David Hughes, M.A. Leuiah Rev W. Hobley, Bontnewydd Engedi Rev R. Humphreys, Bontnewydd Moriah. Rev J. Moatvn Jonee, Glanadda Srtioh Rev R. Eamee Williams, Holyhead COXGREOATIONALISTS. balem 10, Rev LI. Bryniog Roberta G, Rev J. Cadvan Davies (W.) Pendref 10, RevD- Stanley Jones 6, Rev Ll. Bryiiiog Roberts WB8LEYANS English (Castle street) -benezer 10, Rev H. Currie, fenygroes; 6, Rer D fctanley Jones ROMAN CATHOLICS. St Peter and St Paul Rev A rummage sale for the National Schools I was held at the Institute on Wednesday. The following is from the "Church hear much of English orders for ironwork being sent to America, but (chwareu teg i Gaemarfon). we are glad. to hear that cast iron pipes for America are now being made in the Union Iron Workjs, Carnarvon." Y.M.C.A.—On Sunday evening, the Rev J. Puleston Jones, M.A., delivered an elo- quent address to the young men. Mr J. de G. Gaudin, M.A., occupied the chair. HEROISM.—At the Engedi Literary Society on Friday evening the Rev J. E. Hughes, M.A., delivered a very interesting lecture on "Heroism." The Rev E. James Jones, M.A., presided. PENDREF CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOUR SOCIETY.-On Sunday evening, Mr T. J. Roberts, Thomas street, presiding, papers were read by Miss Jane Williams, Tithe- barn street, and Mr Aled Lloyd Roberts, North road. "THE SEAMEN OF QUEEN ELIZA- BETH.At the meeting of the Castle square Literary Society on Monday, Dr Fraser presiding, Captain Richard Jones read an able and interesting paper on this subject. SALEM -uITERARY SOCIETY.On Wednesday evening, the Rev D. Stanley Jones, presiding, Mr John Davies (Gwyn- eddou) delivered an interesting lecture on "Dr Arthur Jones." On the motion of Alderman J. R. Pritchard, seconded by Mr O. R. Owen, a hearty vote of thanks was accorded the lecturer. ST. DAVID'S SCHOOL.—The following pupils of the Misses Jones baN- success- fully parsed the College of Preceptors ex- amination -Third class, first division: A. E. Evans, E. M. Jones, G. Williams (dis- tinction in drawing); second division, M. Roberts (distinction in drawins?) third di- vision, A. T. Williams. Junior form: J. F. Whlskin, G. Evans, F. A. Billing, and C. G. Williams. • HOMES OF EMINENT WELSHMEN. -On Monday evening, at the Y.M.C.A. rooms, Turf square, Mr S. Maurice Jones, A.R.C.A., delivered a very interesting lecture on "The Homes of Eminent Welsh- men." Mr T. O. Jones presided over a large gathering. On the motion of Mr O. Edwards, seconded by Mr W. O. Thomas, a hearty vote of thanks was accorded the lecturer. GRAND CONCERT. On Thursday evening a grand concert was held at. the Pavilion, the chief attraction being the Rhondda Royal Male Voice Choir, under the conductorship of Mr Tom Stephens. The chair was occupied by Mr Charles A. Jones, C.C. The concert was well patron- ised, and in addition to the choir the fol- lowing took part:—The Nantlle Vale Royal Silver Band, Mis* Hannah Jones, R.A.M., Mr B. Davies, and Mr Tom Bry- ant. Mr Percy G. Smith -was the accom- panist. The proceeds were devoted' to the fuindes of Engedi chapel. I TYPOGRAPHICAL UNION.—The an- nual meetincr of the Carnarvon Branch of the above Union was held on Friday even- ing. under the presidency of Mr H. G. Davies. The secretary (Mr Peter Angel) submitted the report for la-st year. The total payments for the year were 295, in- eluding P,80 in aid of workmen out of em- ployment. The members number 91. The report was unanimously a<iopted.—The fol- lowing were re-elected officers President: Mr H. G. Davies; vice-president, Mr Mor- ris Hughes secretary: Mr Peter Angel; treasurer: Mr G. Lewis Owen; and audit- or Mr Robert Owon. I OBITUARY. We regret to record the death of Mrs Jane Jones, roliet of Mr John Jones, Is Helen, and mother of Mr T. Wynne Jones, Waterloo Port. The sad event took place on Saturday afternoon, after a week's illness. She passed 21way peacefully. The deceased lady was a daughter of the late Mr John Wynne, schoolmaster, Tithebarn street, and much esteemed by all. The funeral took place on Wednesday afternoon. the .interment -being at the old Lianfaglan cemetery. The Rev R. Humphreys. Bont- newydd. officiated at the house, and the Rev D. LI. Williams, iM.A., :in the cemetery. Some beautiful wreaths were sent. SHIPPING.—Arrivals Velinheli, s.s., Williams, Point of Ayr; Prince Ja Ja, s.s., Griffiths, Liverpool; Christiana), te.s., Richardson, Liverpool; Craio-iiair, s.s., Williams, Liverpool St. Seiriol, s.s., Parry, Point of Ayr; Syren, Hughes, Beau- maris Carew, Hocks, Liverpool; Craignair, s.s., Williams, Liverpool; Jane and Ann, Williams, Liverpool. -Sailing, Prince Ja Ja., ,3.8,. Griffiths, Liverpool; Christiana, s.s., Richardson, Liverpool; Craignair, s.s., Williams, Penmaenmawr; Carew, S.S., Hocks, Penmaenmawr Water- loo, Jones, Irvine; Sarah Ellen, Hughes, London; La.dy Lottsa Pennant, Jonrf?, Bowling: Eliza Bond, More- cambe; Witch, Byrene, Belfast John Parry, Williams, Cardiff. COUNTY MAGISTRATES' COURT.—On Saturday, before Mr J. Mcnzies (chair- man), Messrs R. Roberts, John Davies, J. M. Williams, G. J. Roberts, J. Issard Davies, and Dr Jones Roberts. DRUNKENNESS. — IHugh Thomas, stone niison, Grooslon, wa,s fined 2s 6d and costs. He wa.s also charged with malic- iously damaging the v>n^iSow of the Victor- ia Hotel. For this offence he was fined 2s 6d and costs, and ordered to pay 4s damages. GAME TRESPASS.—John Owen and Owen Owen, Craig Dinas, Cwmyglo, and Richard Roberts, Murcoch, Cwmyglo, were charged by Charles Williams, Waenfa.wr, with poachina; on land over which Mr J. E. Greaves (Lord Lieutenant) has sport- ing rights.—Mr H. Llovd Carter prosecut-ed, and Mr R. Roberts defended.—Mr W. Wil- liams, gamekeeper in the employ of Mr Greaves, gave evidence to the effect that he saw the defendants. One of them was in the field. and the other two in the road. They had a dog with them. Witness went within a few yards to them, and one of the defendants threw a rabbit from his pocket and went away. Mr R. Roberts said that the defendants were coming to town, and when they were near Cilgwythwch Farm tlie. dog caught a rabbit. Subsequently they t met witness, and having told him what had happened they gave him the rabbit, and I asked him to forgive them.—The Bench fined Roberts, who had been previously convicted, 20s and costs; and the other defendant 2s 6d each and costs. BREACH OF BY-LAWS.—Thomas Ro- berts, Taleithin, Llanllyfni, was charged under the Explosive Act with conveying half a ton of gunpowder in a ca.rt without a covering.—The case was dismissed on payment of costs. BOROUGH MAGISTRATES' COURT.— On Monday, before the Mayor (Alder- man W. J. Williams), Dr Parry, and Mr Ed ward Hughes. OBSTR,T" TION.Griffitli JonosT~P™>i street, was cliar.: d with obstructing the highway. Superintendent Rowlands said that a van belonging to the defendant was left in Segontium road South all night, causing an obstruction on the thoroughfare. O. O. Roberts, for the defendant, said the van arrived late on the night in question, and they could not unload. There was no obstruction.—The case was dismissed on payment of costs. DRUNKENNESS—Henry Jones, Port- dinorwic, was fined 2s 6d .a.nd courts. PROFANE LANGU-'AGE.—Iohn Wil- liams. Well street, was charged with using profane language, and fined 2s 6d and costs. ASSAULT.—Sarah A. Dyke, Greengafce street, summoned Lizzie Owen. Assheton terrace, for assault. The defendant had issued a cross-summons.—Mr J. T. Ro- berts appeared for the complainant, and Mr R. Roberts defended. The evidence showed that on the 29th ulto. the com- plainant, whose husband fe serving in South Africa, went home, and her little sister told her that the defendant was making statements which were untrue abotflt her. The complainant, in conse- quence, went to see the defendant, where- upon the latter struck her, and a fight en- sued. The defendant denied having struck her and said that the complainant struck her first.—The Bench fined Lizzie Owen 2s 6d a.nd costs, and the cross-summons was dismissed.

TREMADOC MISSIONARY SERMON.—The Rev W. M. Roberts, missionary, delivered a special sermon at the church, laat Thursday even- ing.

HOLYHEAD A DESERTER.—At a special police court last week, before Mr David Williams, Pri- vate Henry John Dodd, a trooper of the 16th Lancers, was charged with being a deserter. The accused was remanded In custody to await an escort. PREACHING SERVICES.—Prcaoh;ing servfees were held in the Armenia C.M. Chapel last week, the ministers officiating being the Revs John William-, Princes road, Liverpool, and John T. Job, Carneddi, Bethesda. HYFRYDLE DEBATING SOCIETY. At the above society last week, the Rev John Williams presiding, an interesting paper was read by Mr J. T. Davies, Green Bank, on "The character.ties of the Gospel according to St. John." SCHOLASTIC APPOINTMENT.—Mr R. P. Jones, M.A. .sistant master at the County School, Wrexham, has been pointed headmaster at the Holyhead County School. There were thirty-four applicants for the post. Mr Jones received his ele- mentary education at the British (now Board) School, Wrexham, md subsequently won a scholarship at Grove Park. RETURN OF THE WARSHIP CO- LOSSUS."—After an absonce of about a fortnight, His Majesty's ship "Colossus" re- turned to this port on Tuesday morning. Our readers are aware, that she with other warships formed a guard of honc-ur at Spit- head on the occasion of conveying over the body of Her late Majesty the Queen from Osborne to Portsmouth on the 2nd instant. RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL. Mr T. Lewis Griffith occupied the chair. The Surveyor reported that the nuisance at Bryniau Llygad, Holyhead, had been abated, so had also the nuisance com- plained of at Bodwrog. The Sanitary In- spector's report concerning the sanitary condition of Aberffraw was read, and the necessary alterations were approved of and adopted. A letter was read from Colonel Hampton Lewis and other Rhoscolyn rate- payers complaining of the state of certain roads in that locality, urging upon the Council to repair tbesame,. It was decided tl he roads should forthwith be repaired. EP WORRYING.—At the Valley Petty Sessions, before the Rev John Ri- chards and other justices, on Monday, Mr Sweeney, supervisor of Inland Revenue, Bangor, prosecuted Caradoc Owen, Glany- don, Rhosneigr, for carrying a gun without a. licence. A fine of £ 1 2& 6d, including costs, was imposed. The magistrates said that they desired to call attention to the large number of dogs kept by persons who, they feared, could not claim exemption a.nd who did' not pay for licences. In the rural parishes sheep-worrying was constantly going on. In a single night in one field alone as many as eight sheep were worried to death in the parish of Rhoscolyn.—The Supervisor said that if they had exemptions and were not entitled to them false declara- tions must have been made. The matter would be a subject of careful inquiry. BOARD OF GUARDIANS. the or-I diuary meeting of this. Board was held at "alloy on Tuesda-y, under the presidency of Mr J. Lloyd Griffith. M.A. The Chair- man called the Board's attention to the notional loss by the death of the late and beloved Queen, and he proposed that it be placed on the minutes their respectful sym- pathy with His Most Gracious Majesty the King and the members of the Royal Family in the irreparable loss they and the whole nation had sustained bv the oeath of the late Queen Victoria, and hum- bly desire to express ille same deep feel- ing of loyalty to His Majesty which they have ever entertained for our late Ruler. Mr R. Gardner seconded the motion, which was carried unanimously.—The fol- lowing amounts were paid in out-door re- lief during the past three weeks: —Holy- head district, L113 7s to 293 paupers, Aberffraw, £ 71 10s to 163 paupers; Boded- ern £67 13.<; to 202 paupers; the total de- crease of paupers being 39 as compared vith the corresponding period of last, year. Treasurer's balance, £113 15s 9d.—Ellen Gaine, Holyhead Mountain, appeared be- fore the Board stating that her husband was in gaol waiting his trial, and she could not keep herself and eight children with- out some help, and she asked the Board to giant her 5a in order to take. out a ped- I lar's licence It was decided to allow her 5s per week for a fortnight to maintain fcer&eif.

PORTMADOC i RE-STARTING.—The old slab quarry at Prenteg is to be re-opened shortly. FUNERAL SERMON.—The Rev R. R. Hughes preached a funeral sermon after late Mrs Jones, wife of Sergeant Jones, at St. John's Church, last Sunday morning. THE CREW SAVED.—The crew of the "Charles James," which sank during a storm in the Bay of Bisc.,y, were all saved by a passing steamer. n VAGRANCY.—Before Mr J. R. Prichard, on Saturday, Ann Hughes, Criccicth, was charged with vagrancy, and fined 2s 6d, costs 7s. BEGGING.—On Monday, before Mr J. Jones-Morris, James Lincoln, Exeter, was sent to gaol for seven days with hard labour for begging at Beddgelert.. A NEWT MANAGER.—Mr 0. D. Jones, Borth-y-Gest, who waa a road inspector under the Couny Council, ha-s been ap- pointed manager of tho Moel-y-Gest Setts Quarry, where about 100 men will be shortly engaged. CHURCH FASTS AND tFSTIVAT,S.- The Rev T. A. Williams, B.A., and Mr W. O. Williams, Chapel street, read papers on "Church Fasts and Festivals," at St. John's Church Literary Meeting, last Monday j night. The Rev U. R. Hughes presided. THE NEW, WOMAN.—Mr W. O. Jcne.s, Aber, Bangor, delivered ai lecture at the Town Hall, on Tuesday night, on the" "New Woman." Mr J. R. Prichard, J.P., was in th". chair. The proceeds went in aid of the funds of the Workmen's Medical So- ciety. SINGING COMPETITIONS.—In connec- tion with Garth Chapel Literary Society, on Friday, a singing competition was held, Mx R. G. Purnell in the chair. The pro- gramme was as folaows: -"Dafydd y Gareg Wen," by Mrs Morris Williams, Lombard street. Descriptive verses of the last meeting by Mr E. Jones WTilliams. A Temperance Dialogue, Messrs WilLe Jones and Evan Davies; "Caradog," by Mr W. R. Owen, Terrace road rccitation 1, Mr David WTiIliams (Criccieth), High street; ""Grace Darling," by Miss Pattie May Roberts (encored) poetical verses 1, Mr E. Jones Williams, Madoc street; violin and pianoforte trio, by Mr 0. Bonner Thomas, Miss Evans, Bronafon, and Miss Lewis, Belle Vue; solo competition: 1, Miss Alice Jones, Garth terrace; violin playing (amateurs) 1, xVIr T. Garth Jcnes duet singing: 1, Misses Jane Ellen Grif- fith and Maggie Ellen Pugh quartette singing: 1, Mr Owen Hughes and party. Mr T. Williams sang "Bwthyn yr amddi- fad;" finale, "L^nd of my .fathers." Eos Alaw was. the musical adjudicator, and MiFs Lewis, Belle Yue, the pianist. SCHOOL BOARD. Wednesday even- ir.g. Mr D. R. Thomas in the chair.— Mr W. Roberts, the compulsory officer, said tl-at the general attendance was very good. -Mr J. R. Prichard asked if some of the children, were without shoes and proper clothing, for if they were, it was a disgrace to the. town.—Dr. Jones Morris believed that some children attended school in a very impoverished state.—The compulsory officer was requested to prepare a list of children whom lie really thought were des- titute.Dr. Jones Morris read the marks obtained by the pupil teachers at the re- cent local examination:—Wm. Wallis Wil- liams, 92.2; James J. Roberts, 90.7 Evan Davies, 80.2; Sarah S. Jones, 82.0 Row- land Jones and W. R. Hughes, 78.1 each; Alice N. Jones, 73.5; W. Jcnes, 72.7; David Jones, 71.7 Ann J. Jones, 58 John E. Roberts, 57.8.—The Board resolved tc adhere to the resolution already adopted net to consider any applications for in- crease cf salaries except at the periods specified -iti the resolution. Permission was granted to Messrs J. Jones Morris and Richard Davies, the County Councillors, to hold a public meeting at the Chapel street Schoolroom. Dr. Jones Morris On condition that the candidates pay all damages should the meeting get excited ever anything! (loud laughter). Dr. Jones Morris severely criticised the conduct, of those who had appealed to the Board on behalf of the County School to allow child- ren from the Board Schools to attend the manual instruction classes at the County School. Mr J. R. Prichard was surprised that the County School, which was an im- portant institution, should have asked the Board to help the governors to get such a paltry sum as £21 or so. The Clerk did not agree with Mr Prichard that the amount was paltry. Mr Richard Hughes commended! Dr. Jones Morris for what he had done in the matter. THE POLICE COURT.-Before Mes-rs J. R. Prichard (in the chair) and J. Jones Morris.—R. M. Jones, Ginger Beer Works, was charged by P.C. Rowlands, Criccieth, with being drunk whilst in charge of a horse and trap, .on the 24th ult. The In- formant said he saw the defendant at Cric- cieth driving a trap. Defendant's brother endeavoured to get possession of the re'ns, and after some trouble succeeded. Jones was so drunk that he could hardly sit up in the .vehicle. Witness got defendant's brother to take charge of the horse and trap.—P.C. Jones (7) proved seeing the accused drunk, and driving the trap througii -part of Portmadcc on the same day.— Defendant denied the charge, and swore that he had .only been in one public house at Criccieth.—Cross-examined He did not carry any liquor in his pocket that day. It was in the Castle House he got tho whisky. The landlord supplied it to him. Defendant was not long in the house,—half an hour, perhaps. His brother did not drink as much as he did.—The Chairman 5a',d that the defendant was before the Court last October, and ten times before then. On the la.st occasion the Bench decided to send him for trial should he come up again on a similar charge, but they were once more willing to deal .leniently with him, in the hope that he would reform. They would now release him, but he would have to come up for judgment within three months if drunk in the interval, and in tha.t case no mercy would be shown him.—Mary Jones, Harbour terrace, summoned Mary Hughes, Cornhill, for <assault; Mr Caer Jones was for the compilainant, and Mr John Humphreys for the defendant.—Mrs McDonald said that on 28th ult. the de- fendant camo along the pavement in Corn- bill, and pushed against her chest. She would have fallen, had It not been for her husband. Defendant followed her, and "t the CornhiU stairs defendant threatened to cut complainant up into shreds. She was .fraid of Mrs Hughes.—Cross-examined it was not dark at the time. Defendant did not raise her fist. There were no marks on her body.—John McDonald, com- plainant's husband, corroborated. The de- fendant came after them and used bad lan- guage and threat-s,-Cross-examined: His wife died about ten months ago, when he was at sea. She was a sister to the defend- ant. He could not see why Mrs Hughes should be sore because he married the com- plainant five weeks after he came home.— Mrs Jane Griffiths corroborated 3.<; to the language used by Mrs Hughes. But she did not hear the defendant use threats in any way towards Mra McDonald.—The as- sault was denied. The Bench dismissed the case, expressing the hope that the partie/would live in peace.

LLANBERIS GORPHWYSFA LITERARY SOCIETY. -At the above society last week the Rev G. Tecwyn Parry delivered an able address 011 titi-i Gwvllt." SALVATION ARMY.—At Preswylfa Chapel, last week, Captain Starling de- livered a tecture, illustrated bv means of the.magic lantern. The Rev E". B. Thomas presided. ST. PADARN'S CHURCH.—At the Young People's Society, on Thursday even- ing, an interesting paper was read by Mr J. D. Jones, Blaenydciol. Mr R. R. Ro- berts, Ynysweii, occupied the chair.

PWLLHELI THE POST OFFICE.—The new .post- master is Mr E. S. J ones, a sorter and tele- graphist from,a London branch. THE SCHOOL BOARD.—The chairman and vice-chairman of the School Board are Mr O. Robyns Owen (re-elected), a.ud the Rev J. J. Jones, B.A., respectively. SUDDL, N DEATH.—Mr Richard Hughe5, a grandson of Mr Hugh Hughes, town crier, died very suddenly last week from heart disease. SACRED MI. SIC was the subject dis- cussed by the Penmount Mutual Improve- ment Society last Thursday night. Mr U. G. Ellis was in the chair. TRASV AAL.-rr T. E. Roberts, Car- narvon, delivered a lecture on his recent Visit to the Transvaal, before the Demo- cratic Association last week. Mr R. Mason Jcnes nresidod. DR LEWIS EDWARDS.—Mr D. H. Wil- liams, M.A., delivered a lecture last week, at Ebenezer, Fourcrosses, on "The works of the late Dr Lewis. Edwards, Bala." The Rev W m. Jones, M.A., presided. STRONG DISAPPO INT-A'.E-NT.-TI, Are is a strong feeling cf disapproval of the disorderly scenes at the Council last week, and some of the leading men were rlmost inclined to retire from public life in con- sequence. WHY REJECTED P-It is only fair to the volunteers who offered to go out to the ii-ar to say th-at they were rejected because they had not become proficient in musketry. The local corps ha.s not as yet been a year in existence, and so far the men have- made excellent progress. FOUR COWS BURNT TO DEATH.—A few nights ago a. fire broke out in ,1 cow- house belonging to Mr James Jones, car- driver, Bryncroes, and four cows were burnt to death. A mare that was in the building was saved. How the fire originated no- one seems to know. TABERNACLE CHAPEL.—The Mayor presided at a competitive meeting held last week at,tlie Tabernacle Chapel, and Mr S. Williams (Glan Dulyn) conducted. The proceedings included ringing competitions, recitations, etc. A tea meeting was'held in the afternoon, and was very well at- tended. MEMS.—Mr Lewis Evans Victoria Honse, was qualified as first mate.—"Beee" was tire-subject of a. paper read bv Mr John Rowlands at a. meeting of theY, JLA. on -Nloiidav.Temp,-r.iiiec, and the decrease of public-house* was dhcu^ed at Penlah Literp.rv Society this week. APPLICATION FOR AN INJUNCTION. --The trustees of the Baptist Chapel are taking proceedings to procure an injunc- tion against the Town Council, to prevent them erecting a wall in connection with the new Market Hall, unless £ 600 are paid M compensation for the richt of light. It is alleged that the wall will interfere with the tight of the chapel. NATURE AND HER WONDERS.—Mr Wilson Roberts, Barmouth. as-isted by a magic lantern worked by Mr Jones, de- 1. livered a most interesting ilecture at Pen- mount last Thursday evening, on "Nature and her wonders." On the motion of Mr D. Lloyd Jones, seconded by _\lr G. Cornel- ius Roberts, a, hearty vote of thanks to Mr Roberts and Mr Jones was passed. The lecturer and his assistant gave their ser- vices gratis. Mr Evan Parrv presided COUNTY POLICE COURT.-On Wed- nesday, before Messrs R. Carres (chair- ma.n), John Thomas, and Griffith Jones. Thomas Robert", Graig, Aherdaron, was summoned by the Aberdaron School Board for negjectmg to send his child to school. The Bench made an order for attendance. —David Williams, Tvhen Analog, Aber- daron, and Wm. Owen, Pen'rogof, Rhiw, who had several children of school age, were ordered to send them to school. The Chair- man said that througii the non-attendance of children at school the ratepayers -'n Aber- daron district lost from £ 80 to £ 100 a Tear" and the compulsory officer and the magis- trates were blamed for all this—Mr Harrr Roberts the Pwllheli Fnion Attend,, S™ r conyulsory officer, summoned Thoma?; CaP^I y Be ire! d, Llanvstum- dwy, and Owen Griffith, Frcnheulog,' Cilan, for similar offences. The usual orders were made. The Bench made an order for pay- mf^ expenses incurred in connection W"itn the burial of a body wwshed ashore at- Tyd we:;liog: The Chairman proposed a vote of condolence with P.S. Jones, Partmadoc, who had recently lo-st his wife.—Captain Thomas seconded, and it was passed DEATH OF MR D. CrN,\IN(;HAM. — It is with the deepest regret that we an nounce the death of Mr David Cunningham, the son of Mr and Mrs Cunningham Car- diff road, which occurred last woek The deceased was one of the met intelligent and bright young men in the town and an accomplished musician. As a clerk in the offices of Messrs Solomon Andrews and Son, he came in contact with a large number of people, wno greatly admired him for hia smartness and gentTemanliness. Deceased was a member with the Congregationalists a Penlan where he was highly respected. The body was removed to Car- 2. mOTnir,g' for interment there. Though the funeral w. s to start from the home at Cardiff road a little be- fore .ix o'clock in the morning, a large num- ber of friends gathered together, and bv the time the funeral oftege reached the sta- tion the procession had become very large indeed and the premises were crowded. Welsh hymns were sung, and the Rev wJ J. Nicholson, Portmadoc. officiated in the house. The body and the .mourners reached Cardiff at 3.30 on Mondav after- noon. A large number of people met the train. All the employees of Messrs Solomon Andrews and Son were given a. holiday for the occasion, and attended the funeral. A short service was held at Ebenraer Chapel, conducted by the Revs J. J. Jcnec. Pwllheli^ and If. --Nf. Hughes, Cardiff. There was a. large nuinoer of wreaths.

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