The North Wales Express

-oo LLANGEFNI On Christmas Day and Boxing Day preaching servit-eg were held in connection with the Congregational chapel. Power- ful sermons were delivered by the Revs Owen Evans, D.D., Rhys J. Huws, Bethel, Mid D. Stanley Jones, Carnarvon.

LLANBERIS Preaching services were iinld in con- nection with the Ccngregati-onalists at Nant Padar Chapel, on Tuesday night and Christmas Day. The officiating I ministers lvcre the Revs J. Lloyd Morgan, Pontardukis, and Evan Richards, Ton- ypandy. CHRISTMAS GIFTS —Mr D. P. Wil- liams, J.P., and Dr Lloyd Williams, in accordance with their annual custom, dis- tributed Christmas gifts amongst the poor of the district. TEMPERANCE.—A temperance meet- ing was held at Preswylfa Chapel on Sun- day evening, Mr Thomas Currie in the chair. Addresses were delivered by the Rev Evan Jones, Llangristiolus,' the chair- nan, and others. FOOTBA.LL.- WhiM'taTdng part in a football match between the local team and Ltanrwst., on the latter's ground on Box- ing Day, Owen Owens, Bryniau Gerddi, met with a serious accident. A few minut es before the finish of the game he had his leg fractured. He is progressing favourably. FIRE.—A fire broke out in the estab- lishment of Mr W. H. Jones, Liverpool House, on Saturday morning. The goods in the window were burnt, together with a portion of the stock inside the shop. The property was rasured.

BANGOR í SUNDAY SfiRVlOfcA g CHURCH m ENGLAND f Cathedral tEng.) Rev Veil, John Pry- M.A., Canon in Residence Cathedral (Welsh) t-kf- W. Edward* M.A. St. James s ,nglish) N D. R. Puib, B.A. St. Mary's (English) Rev Edwin Jones, 11.A. St. David's (W>-i3h). Lewis Jont"f",M.4. BAPTISTS. Penuel R«v Edward Rvans English Rev. W. R Saundeis CONGREGATIONALISTS. Ebenezer Rwv Ellis Jcnes Perdref 10. Rev Morgan Daniels, B.D. 6, Lev Rowland Hughes, B.D. English Rev Emlyn Evans, B.A. CALVINISTIC METHODISTS. Gianadda Rev J. Mestyn Jones Mirael Rev H. Bees Davies Pa.rk Hill Rev W. Richards l)i'ínc'd roid (Eng.) It:tv W. G. Owen, B.A. Tabernacle Rev T. J. Wheldon, B.A. Twrgwyn Rev E. P. Jones, B.A. •. WESLEY AN S. lioieb 6, Rev Daniel Marriott 6, Rev D. Gwynfryu Jones St. Paul's 10, Rev D.Gwynfryn Jones 6, Rev Daniel Marriott Hirael 2. Rev D. Gwynfryu J ones 6, Mr Henry Davies Gianadda 2, Rev Daniel Marriott 6, Mr W. G. Jones 1 English Rev J. H- Parker ROMAN CATHOLICS. St. Mary's Rev Father Radciiffe The marriage of Lieut-Colonel A, E.. Saudbach, D.,i.O., and the Ron. lna Douglas Pennant will take place on Wed- nesday, the 15th of January, at St. Paul's Church, Wilton place, London, at half- past two o clock. DINNER. On Wednesday evening Mrs Lloyd entertained the Cathedral chorister? to dinner at Minafon, Upper Bangor. ERIARS SCHOOL. P. A. Harverson's ttchoiarbiup of £40 per aamum at Peter- houfre, Cambridge, makes the thirteenth won at Oxford and Cambridge under the present headmaster, the first in 1882 having. oeen also gpined at the isanie college for dairies. We are inforniodt that the annual d-fitributiioii cjf prizes, &-c., is postponed till the end of February or beginning of March. MUNICIPAL ELECTION. On Satur- day an election took place to fill the va- cancy in the West Ward occasioned by the resignation of Mr Huw Rowland, the newly- anted Town Clerk. Th, candidates were MI. Pi-ntir Williams (L.), solic tor, ^rd Mr Frank Beliis (C.), architect. J.h(, vot- ing resulted as tollowB: -PenLir W dl:antb, 226 Frame Beliis, 214. Liberal majority, 11. Spoilt votes, 4. Very little inteiOot was keniu the contest. COMPETITIVE ENTERTAINMENT.— At the Bethel Place Mission Chapel on Christmas night a concert, including several competitions, was held, and amongst tho -<■- who took part were Miss Perry, Miss Ida Jorws, Miss Florrie Janes, M; Roberts, 'Mlis.q Fiimiy Owen, Mr J. Bangor WLlhanib, Mr W. E. Hughes, and am orchestral crio composed of Mr Jcuies (violin), Mr T. J. Ro- berts (pianoforte), and Mr J. H. Thomas, Caelleppa (of the ociiKina band). The chair- utiiji was Mr Thomas Rowland, and Mr W. J. Owe-n conducted. NEW YEAR'S EVE.—»')n New Year ? Eve ffigh street presented a butiy app^v- anc- and was filled with people, who con- gregated by the Cathedral. Occasionally hilarity reached a dangerous height, but no I eeriotfcs rowdyism occurred.—A mcnt ;.m- pressive \va,telu. ight service, conducted by the Rev. James Jones, curate of St. Mary's Church, was held at the Railway Institute, there bemg a large attendance present. A number ot slides depictrng the life of Christ were thrown on the screen and sacred songs were rtaidored. A watchmght service was also held at the Horeb Wesleyan C J. BBELVEZBR CHAPEL DEBATING SO- ClijrY.—On Monday evening, Mr L. D. .J{)n. (Llew Tegid) presiding, an enjoyablo concert was held under the -aiisp'oos of the above society, the fdllowmg programme I-ig rendered Pianoforte solo, Miss Eardlt-y recitation.' "T--hwedi o cliwit,h,' )1i. Enid Jones: song, frBeehgyn Cymru, Mr H. Oliver Williams^ dialogue, "Y Deryn Du ;L'j- FromfraLth," Misses Dily.s W IILJUXIIS and. Enid Jones ocaanna solo, Mr O. T. Edwards; scitig, -Nierch y Melinydd," Miss Dilys Wyl'liams recitation, Mr W. Hughes perfillionsinging, Mr J. A. Williams; paper on "Superstitions'' by the Chairman; ^ong, ''Llvthyr fy mam, Miss Emily Ro- berts "Hanes. y Tylwyth Teg; by the Chai.nnaa song. "Hreud.dwyJ y Morwr, Mr O. T. Edwards dialogue, "lr oes hon a'r oes or blae-n," Misses Edwards and L. E. Williams; song, Mr J, A. Williams. CHRISTMAS.—The Christinas holidays were quietly spent in the city, the attrae- tions offered being very few. Large ccn- gregatioiis attended tha churches and chapels on Chri^ma? morning. The Bishop (Dr Williams) preached at the Cathedral, where Handel's "For unto us a child is born" was rendered. At Pendref Chapel a sacred concert v:as held, tha vocalists bein Miss Winnie Owen, Mtssrs H. T. Owen, F. L. Prcbert, ilev Rowland Hughes, B P., an,l tho, Pendref Chapel Clioir, which, under the conductorslio of MT J. Williams, "Rng Han- del's "Worthy is the Lamb," and the "Hallelujah Chorus." In the afternoon a football match waif played between the local team Crewe town, the homesters being successful by three goals to nil. On Boxing Day an exceptionally large crowd witnessed the Bar.gor v. Crewe St. John's match,,the former winning a fast game by six zoals-to two. The offcialsit the Post Office had to cope with unprecedented pressure this Cliristmasti.de, but the special arrange- ments made by the postmaster (Mr Jones) for the collection and delivery of letters proved most satisfactory, and comparatively little deiay 'ook place. At the Work- house, which was tastefully deorrated with evergreens and holly, an excellent dinner was provided for ti'e inmates, and the'mas- ter (Mr Jones) rf ported to the Guardians on Friday that the inlal consisted of roast br-t-f. pork, and plum pudding. He wished to tender thanks to the Guardians for their kindness, and, on behalf of the inmates, he wished them a prosperous new year. Per- sonally he had to thank the Guardians for the courtesy and kindness shown towards the matron and himself. For aasisting by carving and servins thanks were also cine to Miss Wallace, Mr David Williams, Mr Thomas Edwards, Mr W. Parry, ana Mr Winter Jones, end to Mr W. A. Dew, Ban- por. whu sent a handsome subscription: Sir R. Williams Bulkeley, who sent 40 rabbits: Mr A?sheton' Smith, 10 rabbits; Mr Thomas Edwards, Mr Winter Jones, Miss Wallace,, Messrs Robert Jones aV.d Son, I>ake and Co., Miss Koliertk. Aber; Miss "Winter Jones, Lody Penrhyn, and Mrs Davies, Treborth the girls (new and old) of tho Batiaor County Schooi (who sent articles of clothing, pictures, and dolls), Mr Jo-eph Bavies, Havana TT(YU-C, (who sent I tobacco and snuff), Mrs Dr Price, and Mrs Matthews. To each of these ladies and gentlemen the inmates expressed their gra- titude for the much appreciated gifts they sent. The Misses Dew provided a very nice entertainment on Boxing Day, and gave each child a present. Assistance v/as ren- dered by the Mis&es Aronson. In the even- ing Mr W. ff T.'orral, a^Irted by members M his family, gave an ex cell en 0 highly appreciated concert in the dining hull. -A PETTY SESSIONS. Tuesday, before' V««ur9 Harry Clegg (chairman)., J. E. Roberts, Rdwards (Gerlan), and Col. H. T. Marshall, C B. DRUNKENNESS. — For being drunk and disorderly at Beti'.esda on December 24th, Rowland. Williams, plasterer. Cat- ll iPVngrydd, was, fined 5s and ccshs. Rich- ard Jone.s vJiie! 1 wyn2,ryd, was charged with bei.ng drunk on lioonseel premises, and is brother, Robert Jones, a quarry man, was cliarged with reiusuxg to cjuit and ajso witd as-aultrng P.C. E. P. Jones (o-i).- Evidence was tendered by Rii ^hard Jotieis, of the Coach-aitd Horses, BethesUa, to ihe defendants refusuig to- leawe his hou when reouested, and V.C. E. P. Jones, tffH/ was called in to eject .them, said that when he put them out he nas struck, on th facie by Rohert, .1 ouot, aId was also kicked, but couJd not say who was-hi»-a&sai hint.—P.C. Hugh Thoraato and P.C. T. Davie.s (35) gyve corroborative evidence, the ,irm^ statvng tliat there was a general disturt-aace.—The defendant Richaid Jon«*>>.said thax L > ii^d hud kK) much drink in tlw s.hape of ( mas boxen, and was not rebponsiblw for h.s I actions. Tho utbor deteiidaixt called ¡ Will am Ro.-h"au. Cefnfaee Novydii, Aber I road, who denied that Robert Jone-s..struck the constable,. but he wao tlt present at the llrsr: row. —Robert J ones infurmea the iieii -h I that he iait-iv nothing. He was blind drunk.-lhe Chairman said that there wao I no doubt that both defei\danty were undex the iniitience of urrnk, and far each offence I they would be fined 5s and costs. The Bench aiso found tha.t Robert. Jones, did str.ke the oiheer, though, perhaps, not m- tentionallv- l1,y could not overlook the fact that the officer was struck, and a fine of 10s and would be imposed. The Chairmiait added tJ\at if people would get drunk they must take the consequences-— —Elizabeth Elliisy ivylhn Square, Bang-or, adinatted a; cnarge of being arunk and dl. orderly on Christmas Day, when, accori ing to 1- .0. David Wiiiiams (öJ), she was busily engaged in breaking windows.—The Chairman sajxi that- the defendant was con- tinually before the court, and she could not be sorry for her past offencoo.The Defen- dant: I will take more care from this day out.The Chairman: How many times has she been here? D.C.C. Harris: Forty- seven.—The Chairmaii.: What do YOU do tor a liv',nP.' :fhe.uefE"ndant: I sell flsil.- The Clnwrman It must be t fish (laugh- ter).A, fine of 55 and costa was imposed. Elizabeth MeLaughLn, Back Hendre- wen road. Glanadda, Bangor, was charged at the iTLstaace of P.C. Parry, with being drunk. and disorderly. and was fined 5s and costs.—For a .sitnilar offence Sarah Bray, Banfror, was fined 5s and costs. BELATED PROSIWUTION. A. soldier named William Roberts, residing, at Bethesda, was charged with being dxunk. Qv licensed premises..—D.C.C. Hams informed the Bench that the offence was committed on June 26th, 1899, the defendant in. the me.antime having been at the Tramvaal. P.O. Hugh Thomas (49) proved the case, stating that the defendant was drunk. in the stacr Hotel, Banger.—The Defendant said ho was on sick furlough, having been in the Transvaal for eighteen months.:—It wa, announced that the case would not be proceeded with.. A CO.N^JIENTIOUS OBJ EOTOR.-Un- der the t)rovilion of the Vaccinatkiu Act, Hugh R. Wynne, 204, Carnarvon read, j Bangor, appi ed for an exemption order, saying that he had a. conscientious objection to vaccination.—The Chairman: We have no power to refuse you, but if you study the statistics in Germany ini London, I am sure vou Will change your mind. If not I will be astonished. — The order was I granted.

PORTMADOC ST. JOHN'S CHURCH.- The Guild of Decorators decorated St. John's Church for Christmas, and the work was beautifully done. SUCCESSFUL. DOG FANCIER. -1« Jcmes, Tan Lati Llanfrothen, won four prizes at the Aberystwyth Dog Show,— three fit pj-iaes, and one special (best dog 011 the field). Mr W. JONES, MP.—Mr Wm. Jones, M.P., paid a visit to DeucLraeth, the seat of Mr Osmond Williams, and left a day or two before Christmas. THE CENTURY CLUB.—Messrs Evans and Lewis, the originators of the Century Club, distributed largo quantities of tei, flannels, Ac., at Christmas. THE LATE REV RICHARD OWEN.— Mr J. J. Hughes, Bala, delivered a lecture on the late Richaid Owen, the revivalist, at Pt-niel Chapel. Rev W. Jones presided. FOOTBALL.—A team representing Ban- gor, Cardiff, and Aberystwyth College played the local c-iub second team on Satur- day. The game resulted as follows: — Portmadoc, 2 goals; visiters, 0. FOUND DROWNED.—The body of Mr John Williams, farmer, Llanbedr, was found on the river side near Pensarn. last week. Deceased was last seen alive at Harlech fair. The jury '7ho inquired into the cause cf death returned a verdict of "Found drowned." LARCENY.—Robert Thomas, labourer, Pearhyndeudraeth, was brought up in cus- tody on Saturday, before Messrs Jonathan Da vies and J. R. Pritchard, charged with having stolen a parlour belt, valued at 8s, from the Prince of Wales Inn.—P.C. Jones (17) deposed to apprehending prisoner near the Cambrian Railway Station. The bell was found in in* pocket. The Bench or- dered the defendant to come up for judg- ment when called upon, and to pay 14s costs. THE GLASLYN COUNCIL.—Mr R. O. Williams presided at a meeting of this Council last week. —The Society for the Pre- servation of Ancient Footpaths drew at- tention to the stilo that led to Ynyscyn- haiarn Church footpath. It was resoive 1 to ask the owner of the land to out the footpaths in proper order.—No infectious disease bad broken out in the district dur- ing tlie last 12 months.—The Local Govern- ment Board enquired what wai; being done to supply Prenteg and Beddgelert with water, and the Clerk was instructed to write explainm:? how rrvttfrs stood. POLICE COURT.—Before Messrs Ro- bert Thomas (in the chair), R. O. Wil- liams, and Jonathan Davies, P.C. Jones (47) proved that David Arthur Owelt Up- per High street, was drunk at Tremadoc, ou the 29th nit. The accused, who ad- mitted the offence, was fined 2s 6d, costs 8s 6d. Tlie same officer also charged John Piercv, Smith street, with being drunk and disorderly, on the same date. The witness said that Owen was helplessly drunk, and both he and Piercy had to be locked up.—Fined 5s. costs 8s f)d.-IVtr J. Humphreys asked for the transfer of the licence of the Glandwyfach Inn from Harrv Jones to Griffith Oven, and it was granted.

NAIMTLLE tl Nr) DI-STRICT SOAR. LITERARY SOCIETY- On Tuesday night, under the presidency of Mr O. W. Jones, a debate took place on "The- two sisters of Bethanv." Miss M. J. Thomas, Llwyndu, and Miss Kate Jlonps, Treddafydd, took part. SUDDEN DEATH.—Shortly after the one o'clock whistle was sounded at the Ty nyweirglodd Quarry on Vnday, Mr Ro- bert Jones, Pencaemaen, went to his work, I ana when in the act ef picking up his tools, he expired. He was about sixty years of ace, and leaves a wioow and children. Dr Hunter Hughes, coroner for South Carnar- vonshire, held an inquest on the body on Monday. The jury returned a verdict of "Death from be-art disease."

CARNARVON SUNDAY SERVICES. CHURCH OF ENGLAND. Christ Church (English) 8,30, Holy Commtrn- ion; 11, Matin*; 6.30, Ersu Song, St. David's (Walsh) 10.50, Matins; 6, Even Song St. Mary's 8,30, Holy Communion; 10-" .Y Matins6. Even Song Llanbeblig (Welsh)' 10, Matias; 6, Evert Sotig KAjt* 11ST. Caersaleu Rev Ot Davies. D.D CALY INISTIC METHODISTS. Beulah Rev Own Hwjbes, Talysarn Gallia Square (ElJg. Rev D. ijughes, M.A. Engedi Ite-f, E. Ja-mf Jones, M.A. MorUh Itc.-v, Evan JoTttc I Siuloh R,w J. E. Haghos, CJNGREGAvTIONALlSCS. I Pe.ndrfct Rev, Ll. liryuiag Roberts Saieau. v D. SUiaey Jones WESLE>iANS. Eb>MH«ear — i.0. rCev- ii. C-urry., Penygroes 6, Rerv D. -J oiu-s, i.'oct(ii:u>rwjc English Rev 't' Craven HOilAN CATHOLICS. St. Peter aud r..w IV- f't1 JonaM I Oa L^iday night, at Moss Bank, +.b.) re Kidejice oJ --Or iy. W. DawLksi, boolcseiier, it buppar was gveu to the emlplcvec-s óu. the j^ oii.^on. 01 the couung of age or Mr W. H. JUQ.Viex, the second son of Nii- D. V> DaA.-es, who is in the employ of Vi-v-srs (;it' and Sou, pubLish Denoigii. AjLt ji W Da- viea pres.oed over the prc">»edings. Tb." flowing, took part: --vir VV. H. Dav-uis, }-II, Davieti, S. B. es, H O. Williams,. William Lewis, Edward Eth^il, VVed. Litheriaaui, Wm. Jone. a.udlli John Jo-Qies. SOIREil—On Monday wer^uig the Good Tenipbirs. held a soiree An iUteu- est-ing; programme consisting of songs and recitations was gone 1 hrough. Mr Owova (of Mr G. O. Griffith's) won the prize foe composing verses. The chair was occupied by Mr. IX. G. Jones, Constantino terrace.. by Mr. IX. G. Jones, Constantino terrace.. THE MARKET — Saturday. Eresti i butter, 1» 5d to Ls 6d per lb. .salt, do f Is 2d per ogge, 8 for Is; hwls, 3s 4d to 4s per couple; ducks, 26 6d; to 3s tÆi each geese. 5s to 7s; beef, 2td. to 9d per lb. mutton, 6d to 9d per lb.; perk,5d to 9d per lb. veal, 5d to 9d per I b. potatoes. Us 4d per sack. LECTURE.—At the Guild Hall on Mon- day evening, a lecture was delivered under the auspices of tlie Literary Union, by Pro-- fessor Reginald W. Phillips, of the Uuiver- sity Cotlege of North Wales, Bangor. His subject was The origin of the British Flora." Mr H. Lloyd Carter occupied the chair. A vote of thanks was accorded tlie lecturer and the chairman SHIPPING. — Arrivals. Christiana, 8*8. Griffiths, Liverpool; Carew, a.s., Britain, Liverpool; Craignair, s.s., Wil- liams, Liverpool; Talarvor, Ellis, Cardiff; Ailsie, Hughes, Plymouth; John aixo Elizabeth, Jones, Llanaelhaiarn Cordelia, Hughes, Waterford; John and Sarah, Watcrworth, Liverpool.—Sailings Christ- iana., s.s., Griffiths, Liverpool; Oarew, s.s., Britain, Penmaenmawr; Craignair, s.s., Williams, Penmaenmawr; Ann, Lloyd,. Beaumaris; Mary Roberts, Gilmour, Bow- ling; Fran oes, Evans, Dublin.. PREACHING SERVICES. Preaching services werc-, held 011 Ciiristmas Day and Boxing aight at the Pendref Chapel, when sermons were delivered by the Revs. W. J. Nicholson, Portmadoc, and R. P. Williams, Holyhead.—Annit^^sary services in connec- tion with the Ebenezer W ü-J üy an Chapel were held on Sunday and Vv eduesday. The Revs. E. Isaac, Merthyr Tydtil, and Isfryn Hughes, Tregarth, offici,.ited on Sunday, and the Revs. E. Humphreys, the secretary the circuit, and D. Gwjufryn icneai, ban- gor, -un. W ednesdav. ST. MARY'S CHURCH.—On Cliristnxiis night and the foltowin.g Sunday the choir of the above church gave an excellent per- formance ot the tuneful sacred cantata (with carols), "Nativity of Christ," com- posed by Culeb Synpelr. Mr Pughe- Griffith, the able organist and choir- master of the church, is to be congratula- ted on his very good taste in selecting music for performance. The following ladies and gentlemen took the principal pai>s:—Mrs J. R. G. Jones, Misses Annie Bradwen. 8. Roberts, A. E. Roberts. Messrs J. Cottrell, J. L. Jones, J. R4 G. Jones. W. L. Williams, and J. G. Roberts. Mr Pughe Griffith presided at the organ, while a number of ladies and gentlemen assisted as instrumentalists. THE LIBERAL CLUB. The 13th n- liual report of the Carnarvonshire L bera! dub Bitil(ting.; Company, Ltd., has been is- sued. The directors, of whom Captain W. Jones WilLiams its the chairman, congratu- lated the shareholders upon the satisfac orv progress of the undertaking, which enables them, let declare a dividend of'5 per cent, upon paid-up bhans, after deducting tïa sum of L22 for depreciation, aild paying i:40 off a mortgage debt of IG1920 standing over from last, year. The receipts for the vear ended Novembei- 30th were £ 733. 'the shares were reported to be increasing ia value annually. Mr D. Pierce had retired fiom the directors, tLo other retiring direc- tors, who are eïiglblo for re-election, be;iz Messrs C. E Jones, W. G. Thomas, and John S. Morgan Regret is expressed at the death of Mr W. J. Williftrris,, who had acted as secretary to the company since its formation. Ho had been succeeded by Mr Richard Williame, Market street. A LETTER FROVI THE FRONT.—The fallowing is a quotation from a Setter dated Bethlehem, October 2nd, 1901, sent by Squadron-Major W Morgan, B. Squadron, 1st Imperial Li^ht Hctrse (late warder m Carnarvon gaol), to Mr Owen Edwards, ¡ Four All's:—"By the above address you will see that we have left our old hunting grounds, the Western Transvaal, and are now operating here. The fact is the whole country aro'ind to swarming With Boors. On Wedae.sd.iy night, the 2^pt of Septem- I her. we were cv-dered to make a night march on Reitz, a. distance cf 35 miles from here. We accomplished our task with veiv little difficulty, ajid had the town surround- ed before daybreak. The result of our moonlight march wus the capture of 21 pn- soners, including tho landrost of Reitz. On' our march back to camp we met with a strong resistance, the enemy closing on both flanks, and also making a despemco attempt to drive in our rear guard; but I wcth the aid of Pom-Pom' we were masters of the situation. Our casualties were: cue killed and one wounded. It is now nearly twenty mouths since I left for this never-ending Campaign, and thanks for the excellent health I have enjoyed dur Tig that peno^ WATCri.N-IC.HT. A watchnight service was held at Ebenezer WtRlo^-an Cliapel 0111 Tuesday night. There was a large attend I anee, the chair being orcup'ed by the Rev. fchmaeJ Evans. The programme was as follows:—Song, "The hist, watch," Mr At- fred Dunlclp (principal tenor Llaridaff Ca- thedral): song, "Cen.ad y Don," Mlis, Tai),-t M. Rowlands quartette, "There is a Green Mr W. Thomas and party chorus, "God a Spirit," the Choir (conducted *>y 1 Walter Thomas) solo, "Arm, arm ye brave," Mr r. R. WilTiams; song, "Tho Hoa> enlv Song," Miss Jennie Jo res; song, j "Lead, kindly Light." Mr Alfred Dunlop, song, "Oh, Divine Redeemer," Miss' .Janet, j M. Rowlands; song, "Hosanna >'n Excels' Mr J. Jones; (song, "Iiight of the World," Mr Alfred Dunlop fOOng, "Star of Bethle- hem," Miss Jennie Jones song, "Gwnewch i mi feddrod," .¡jT J. H. Williams; chorus, I ''Lift, up your Heads, 0, ye Gates," the r Choir. Mr Dunlop, whose pucoeisa in the nitisiccd profession the Carnarvon people j axe alwajg glad. to note. sang with admir- able taste, and 118 was deservedly encored ior his splcfadid rendering of the late Mr Pughe Evar).s' beautiful song, "Lead, kiudly light," and in. response ho sang "Nazareth" (Gouaod). Miases Jenat e Jonea smd Janet M. Rowlands ftang their several songs ari tusual very excellently. The former was. unmistakably encored, but, Uiifort.miately, the applautio was suppressed. Mr John H. WUl. anis was also recalled after a vigorous rendering of "Arm¡r arm ye brave," and no gavft 1 fyuy bo;r nod. (Jr'eat pra>if»e :s due to- th« conductor of the CIIOT, Mr Wal- ter Thoma*, upon whom lioq devolved the task gf arranging the musical portion ot the watchnight »*^rv,-ce for nome years, and, needless to say, he has always done his part with credit tio himself and aU concerned. two able1 accompanists were Mri John Williams- and Mks Ed.th Wynne William* (organic of Ebenezer Chapel). At tne ,-e af the mimical part, of the service a m'rnioil -18 preached by the Rev. E. Hum- piireys. BOROUGHj iMAiGJSTRAfrESS' COURT.— Monday,, before Mr R. O. Roberts (May- sr), and Mr Erlward Hughes. AljLh3GEl> ASSAULT.—R- J. Titus, Taarallt, Mimmoned ahtd named John Jones, 11, Pepper lane, for an assault.— The complainant,, who is a cripple, gave evidence to the effect that the defendant is tlie ring-leader of a number of boys who continually illtreat him by throwing stones, after him. wherever he weiit.De- fendant n asi ordered to pay the costs. PROFANE LANGUAGE.—Mary. Gallag- her, Tan'rallt, was fined 2s 6d and costs for using profane language. BHGGING.—^Margaret Davies,. IJan- Imllt.,was charged with begging on Clinst- maa eve.-—Supeirntendent Rowland saidt that the woman was under the influence of drink.The Mayor: You ought to have summoned half the town.—The case was. ad- journed far &< we& DRUNKENNESS—Ann E. Evans, 10, Snowdon street, was taed 2s fid and emks for being drunk. —John Hughes, a native of Penmaenmawr, was charged with be- ing. druukt- The Bench considered fcliat tho defendant had been sufficiently pun- ished by being kept in the police cell from Saturday night till that morning, and dis- missed the eme. COUNTY MAGISTRATES' COURT. Saturday, before Heesrs J. Menzies. (presiding), D. P. Williams, G. J. Ro- berta, and Dr, J Roberts. LARCENY BY A. FARMER. Griffith .Ames,, Ty JEsaf Farm, Clynnog, was. charged with stealing a quantity of tur- nips, the property of Griffith Edwards,, farmer, Clynuog. Superintendent Row- land briefly stated, the ease for the pro- secution and called the informant. to give evidence.—Griffith Edwards said that he saw the accused in his, field on the 24th December. There was, a large quantity of turnips in the fieldi Witness watched the defendant for a considerable time, and eventually he saw hine putting turnips into a bag. After ho had filled the bag he ran away. Witness and man named D. Jones went after- him, ahd caught him. David Jones said to him, "We have caught you now." The defendant in reply said, "Yes, you have."—Mr J. T. Roberts de- fended;, and said; that his client was a re- spectable farmer reaidiag at Clynnog. He admitted having taken the turnips, which were valued at It, but they were not car- ried awav from the field. He had never before been guilty of such an offence. THe informant, interrupting, said, "I ea light him in the field four years aLO. Mr J. T. Roberts, proceeding, said that the defendant absolutely denied that. There was bad blowd between the parties arising out of a case- heard at the court some vears ago He &sked the Bench to deal with the defendant under the First Offenders' Act.—The Bench, after a short deliberation^ fined the defendant 20s and costs. NO UGHT.G-rifth Davies, Co-op- erative Stores, Llanberis, was cliarged with driving a horse and cart without a light.— He was ordered to pay the costs. MAINTENANCE. — WUliam Evans, Saron, Bethel, was summoned by the Car. narvon Board of Guardians- for not contri- buting towards the maintenance of his mother. —Mr Richard Roberts, who de- I fended, said that, the defendant, allowed his mother to live in a cottage which could be rented at 8s a month. — The Bench ordered him to pay one shilling per weefr in addition to allowing her to live in the house free.

HOLYHEAD I Our readws will be glad to learn that f the Rev. R. R. Hughee, B.A., 134istor of the C.M. Chapel, KJng/sland, returned home on ThurMiay after a. sojourn of four months in the United States. WATCii.N iGHT.- -On Tuesday a watch- night service Was held at the Gwynfa Cliapei. A party (under the able leader- ship (I Mr W. S. Owen, Gwhiym Cyl)i;.) ren- dered sacred music, and afterwards a very appropriate sermon was delivered by "he Rev. R. lowlands. PREACHING MEETING. On New I Year's Eve and throughout Wednesday a I preaching meeting was held at the Taber- nacle Chapel, when powerful sermons were delivered tc large cpngrogati/DS by the I ReT 51. — Thoanas, Merthyr Tydf-1, and R. Williams (äwm Mon). DEATH OF MR J. LI.oYD GRIFFITH —With the deepest regret we have to an- I nounce the death of Mr John Lloyd Grif- fith, M.A., which took place on Wednes- I day afternoon, after a Fingering illness, at hits resdenco, Frondeg, Holyhead. The deceased1 was the only son of the late Re 7. I Henry Griffith, rector of Llandrygarn, and was a grandson, of tho renowned Rev. Simeon Lloyd, Bala. As our J eadem are aware the dt-coasol gentleman hold the posts of clerk of the peace and clerk to the County Council of Anglesey. He held several other important posts. He was the chairman of the Holyhead Board of Guard- ians. SPECIAL POLICE COURT. On Mon- day, before Mr R. J. Edwards and Mr W. D. Jones, Thomas Lqngridge, stoker, H.M.S. "Resolut on, was summoned oy Sergeant Hugh Jones for be.ng drunk and using profanw language on Sunday night December 29th. James Trussol, stoker, H.M.S. "Resolution," was summoned by the same oer for being drunk and dis- orderly, and David Alexander Flood, ot the same ship, was charged by P.O. 9 (E. W/Uiamf,) with resisting the police in the execution of their duty. It appeared from t.he evidence that there was a great crowd of bluejackets and civilians in Nelson Sq., flid amonest them were tne prisoners. Tnissol was challenging people to fight, and it was with Rome difheui^y that the three men were taken into custody. They Vti--re cbc-I finad 7s 6d and co-sts. INQUEdT. — An inquest was held on Monday, before Dr. T. W. Clay, deputy coroner for Anglesey, on the body of Ed- ward McGwern, able seaman, residing at 76, New Hedley street, off Athol street, Liverpool, who fell into the ho!d of the Cork line.r "Tadorna" when abreast of the Carnarvon, Ray lightsh p, and while on a passage from Liverpool to Ghent, on the 19th October. The Rov. (Father) Patrick Mou-wern, Dublin, deposed that tlie do-, ceaped was hifi %rdtheT. He was 42 years of W. Witness visited him it few days > after the accident at the Stanley Hoøpt, 1, nd was told by Dr. John ,Joni that he was I suffering from a fractured skull. He did not recover c^rtscioutness during hi stay at tlio institutioxu Pet. McGwern" wiiight, Newry, another brother of the de- ceased, deposed that he had had a. Denver- sation ooucernin^ the accident with the captain of the "Tadoraa" Belfai't, who sfcatod that one ha^ch had b*en taken «»fi. in ofder to allow the carpenter to go down into t he hold to put a prop under the deck, and tho- man had a w-mp in h's hand. Not c SfaVing notice-d the carpenter going dows, and serting a light, the deceased tho!wht tftat the flargo was on ftre. He was not aware tfoafc tiie hatch was off, the opening only beting covered w^t-h canvas. The de- oesMed feH heawilong into the hold, abnjd su;" t«:.iBod the ittjusy from which he dfod. The inquest wa, adjoyrned until "r ecIudq.

PORTDINORWIC A watehniziit service was held at the W etflejan Cliapef,, m Tuesday night, the i?ev j D. Jonefi presiding;. Those who took were Misses-Hughea, Birkenhead; M. K v Jones, Maggie Ow-o-r,, and Nell Gnifrtb. i'ortd Iilurwic: Messrs R. Brotheu Jones, Llaufroti^ n and" W. Williams, ilortlinar- wic, together with a ciioir, under the leadership of Mr R VYilliams, Gwaiía t Bouse Mr G. J- Fronheli, was tht accompanist.

CRICCIETH PRIMROSES. — Mr 'Griffith Jones, fruiterer, has primroses growing in ins i garden. BUD DEN DEATH.—Mas Evans, voife of the late Mj E.. Evana, schoolmaster, died, very suddenly om. Tuesday night. She had not been wellQf la.+;e CA'l'EL MAWIR.Tini lady members of Capel Mawr hav, progenta-sd tube chapel with ,It-complete set of crockery. On Box- ing night a taft uieetmg was held, fol. lowed by a miscellaneous entertainment. ThankF,, were returned to the lady members for their gift.

PWLLHELI Mr Richard Roberts,, solicitor, has accepted, the office of treasurer of the Con- gregational Pastors' Provident Society of Wales, in succession to Mr Thomas Wil- liams, of Merthyr Tydvil, who. resigned the othee owing to the weak state of his health. RENT AUDITS--The rents 4 Nan- boron and Bodvean Estates wore paid on New YearH^Day. MONEY BO-oO.'S--The. Mayor (Alder- man R. O. Jones) gave money to every child in tho borough who kept a monoy box, for the purpose of encouraging thrift. MISSION WORK.—A week's mission work is to be started next Monday in Sgifftan and other parts of tha town. Rosina Davies, the evangelist, will preach and sing. T},\Ül'lli.ANCE.It is intended to hold temperance mec-tings in the town. Th*; first, will be held next Saturday night, at the Town Hall, when Miss Rcsina Davi. s and other. will speak. CHRISTM AS BOX. -Mr Littler, through his local agent, Mr Key, gave to each worK- riuin in his employ at the CimbLet Rock 2« 6d M-S ft Christmas box acu ls to each | boy. He did the same to all his men at Minffotdd Quarry.. WA LCKiNT<jrliiS.—The Weslovasr, held a watchnight service on Tuesday nigfit. The Rev Lewis Owen preached a suitable ser- tz-,oii.-The Y.M.A. also held a-watdmighi: I •itTvice. A miscellaneous programme was gone through. WELL DONE, PWLLHELI'!— 1hc competitofii who won prizes at various Christmas eisteddfodau were the Rev J. Jiimeo (B.), who was the best, out of 50 competitors; Rev Ellis Jones, Mr J. E. Pxichard, Mr J. O. Jones (Arifog), Mr R. E. Williams, Mr R. F. WilliamB„and otliet,, ZOAR LODGE.—The members of this lodge' were entertained to tea,, «tc., pre- pared by Mr and MTS Eifl Jone, la-,t week. The tea was followed by an entertainment, in which the following took part:—Messrs Huwco Jones, James Roberts, Q. Jones, W. J. Williams, and Miss Rhoda Wil- flams. THE Y.M.A.—The programme drawn out by the Y.M.A. for the Watchnight- was carried out. by Messrs J. Ellis, James Ellis,, D. J.. Jones, T. Da-viea. R. T. Ro- berts, W. J. Griffith, B.Sc., R. Hughes, W. E. Williams, E. A. James, T. Owen, w- J. Williams,, W. Evans, R. Williams, O. J. Davies, and others. Mr John Row- lands conducted the meeting. THE LIBERALS.—Some of the most active young Liberal gave a dinner on New Year's Ere, at the Town Hall, and it was well attended. The tables were- in charge of a number of young ladies. After dinner a miscellaneous .programme was i gone through, amongst those who took I' part being Messrs W. Eífi Jones, R. Mason Jones, A. Ivor Parry, D. J. Jones, John Roberts, T. Humphreys, C. 0. Roberts, and other?. Mr Evan R. Davies presided. THE NEW MASTER AND MATRON. I -Mr and Mrs Henry Jones, the new master and matron of the Workhouse, ¡ have taken u.p their duties. The Guard- ians have resolved to ask the Local Gov- ernment Board to allow them to grant pen- sions of JES2 and £20 to the retiring mas- ter and matron respectively. Mr J. P. Watkin could have claimed his pension many years ago, but he continued to fui-, fit his duties up to last week, and that moo" efficiently, though 83 years old. Miss Griffith, the retiring matron, had also carried out her dirties most satisfactorily. BRIGHTENING -CHn..DRE'S LIVES. —Mr W. Ashley Jones, solicitor, Bangor, has been in the habit of brightening the JiVef; of the little children who attend Saind street Mission School, by sending them every year beautiful Christmas cards with Scriptural pictures on them. He did so this year, and the friends in charge of the school feel very much indebted to him. The cards were highly appreciated by the youngsters. It seems that Mr Ashley Jones got to know seme years ago of the pood done at the above Mission. School, and he has every year since then sent cards to the scholars. Mr Ashley Jones also sent cards and a .subscription to the little chapel at Llannor. MISCELLANEOUS —Rev E. Myrddm Reos is improving Th health.—Capt. Jones, the local superintendent of lifeboats, has just finished his inspection of the boats, and has found them in -ood working order.—Mr J. O. Jones (Arifog) read a paper on the late Professor Drummond, at Salem Literarv So- ciety, In.-t- week. Mr John Griffith was in the eVair Rev T. Williams read a paper on "Imagination" at Penmount Literary the eVair Rev T. Williams read a paper on "Imagination" at Penmount Literary Societv, Dr O. W. Griffith presiding.—On Boxing night the Cymric Quartette, assisted by Miss Eames, gave a concert at Salem Chapel Vestry Room. Alderman R. O. •Tones (Mayor) was the chairman.—Dr Hunter Hughes held an inquest w?ek I oil the body of a child belonging to Mr and Mrs J-onejc, Wrexham. The parents were in Pwllheli spending Christmas WlPl Capt. Owen Lewis, Mrs Jones s father, 1;\ h"" the child died suddenly. The jury returned a verdict of ':D?ath from natural causes."—• Dr John W. Rowlands, the medical officer of the union, has been given a Government grant for success in vaccination.—The Local Government Board has sanctioned the appointment of Mr and Mrs Henry Jones as master and matron of the Work- house. h

BETHESDA MISCELLxVNEO US MEF • A mis- cellaneous meeting was at Salem Chapel On Friday night. J. Wil- liams, Cae Ifan C-yiuro, pre and Mr R.. Coetmor Jones, chen oi ducted. Songs wre rendered by al singers, and a choir (led by Mr Roe. •• Williams), took part,- PREACHING SERVICES- a Tuesday night and Christmas Day -bing ser- vic<i.s were held at Taboi J.• 1 Baptist Chap<'l. The Revs Evan V ns, Rhos, and J. Jones, Cwmpark Preaching services were als- d at the Llanlkx-hid C. vl. Ch-iipel., officiating minisfasrs wese th,\ Revs Edward*, M.A., Bala, aad Thomas V ns, Holy- head. JERUSALEM C-NI, CHA? -A hand- some new organ was opene* ho above chapel on Thursday nignt Day), by Dr Rolaad Rogexs, Bangot. i -to chapel was crowded, the- prooeedu. eing pre- .+ided over by Mr A. Rays rts, Lon- don. Mr ^lieurig James, R.A London, wa-s tlie pnncipal vocalis o gave a superb rendering of the sor 'hou art. passing hemje, my bsother" van), and w as encored. Miss Clarissa &s, Beth- e:la, also sang "He was des; very ex- pressively. Dr Rogerw piaye umber of pieces with liis customary sk s render- i L, g of "The Storm" by IAw..)eing en- thuisiastically encored. A 'a school- room, from the designs of a, Lloyd, Jonesi architect, Carnarvi aas been erected in connection with t ipal, ($)

Births, MarriagM, aths. BIRTHS. Evans—December 29, at 6ttr P'Jill, Car- nal vou. flie w iloi ox Mr Robel" tus, stone inaisoDL, Of a daughter. Griiiitlis—iJcoeiaber 2. yn 1 street Hoiyh'iud, the Vifo of Air tiGritfitha, of Owiiius December 27. the -v '• of Mr Thomas Owens, JJryll, Lia-al G., of a daugntto-. Thf),ina.i-- Dt-.eemtwr 28, the wi Mr Wm. H iiixxriia-s, Afon ten ace, I is, of a son MARRIAGES. Doniiiclitfe—Pany—in-eember it Hort-h Chapel, Bangui, by tbe Rev Iwynfryn- Jones and jtir Lewis Mom :.1. 'i'Jiomas Dunniciute. 7, t't,. l'a.ul's ,ibe, to .1 is. Maiy Jane Parry, 17, t, .street,. Bangor. itaviOs—Owfiii— December 27, ibernacle Unapei, >ivjiai JBriuge, Oy th E. Cyn- flig ijavit-s and Mr L.t»'i_s Mo li- Hugh Davies, 08s Hign street, Me, h ldge, 110 Miss Elizabetn. Owen, 74, 11 square, London. Evans Owen Jajiuerv 1, Cj-bi's Church, lioiyh. id. by t-1 Jonea. -Nir Lavid Evans, c, son. ot. Councillor Joseph Evany, C huiise, London road, to Miss Maggv -:ie Owen (assistant .mistress Boys i> School)., youngest daughter of Air J< Nel1, 40, VrUcau street—both of HOlJ: Pass- Key—December 29. at diyndeu- draeth ChiurcLi,. by thy Re Hughea, B.A., vicar. Mr. John Hen 17 T.any- bwlch, Aiaemwrog, to Miss Gibson. Key, second daughter of Mr rd Kev, Minffoi-dd, maziag,r of Garth y, Minr ffoidd, and heo fmbill, rwlll p(.rr-v—Owen—December 27, bernacle (,'hapd. Bethesdy. by vhe Rev Davies, in the pie senoe, of. Mr 1). G. Davies, registrar, R.thesda, Mr Giifl try. 15, Goionwy street, Gerian, Beth- to Miss Ann Jane Owen, 6. Carnedd: I" Beth- esda. Palry—Roberta—December 18,- "nee, at Brvn Menai Chapel, Portdin by the- Rev W. It. OWlm, B.A., M- Parry, Shop y Rhos, Panrhoslligwy, t-s-v, to. Miss Lizaie Boberts. younget .;ht^r of Mr itjtd Mi-s Roberts Bryr = Port- dinorwic. W itki -Dee mber at, bhe. Weshyan Chapel. Kongor. by Rev H.. Maldwyn Hughes and Mr J Morris^ Mr HaiTV .Wilkinson, 10, Pi, terrace- Sheffield, to Miss Miuy J. -as, 40 Ornie roael. Bangor r DEATH. Evans—December 27, tgxi 76 it Alex- andra terrace. Carnarvon; A. -dow of the late Mr John Evans, cha. i Carnar- von, and mother of Mr J. R t. lieut attendant North Wales Asy]■ I'enbigh- Hayes-—December 24, at Fro ■ r, Twthill, (Jaxnarvon, aged sa Mary PiikiTigton Hiive«. Hughes—December le, at 10, ■ -ell tgr- race, Carnarvon, aged 64 y. Sarah, widow of the late Mr H. Iuglm., q'la.riyman. Howells-Deoeml>er 20, at 75, terrace, Portdmorwic, Mr G. HoweU-, of Mr W. Howells, aged 30 yea.rs. Jones—December 28, sudddÙY, t years, the Rev Witt. Jones, Liang- Angle- y (formerly cf Bwla-n. LKu ). The interment will take place at t, ..ock to- day (Thursday) at Bwhn ChI oietery. Llovd— DecemkSer 29. aged 70 y" Ir Wm. Lloyd, Pentrosglwyn, Cai-mel fwrog. 18. at 57, street. Cariuirvon, aged 52 year,. Dorothy Williams, widow of the late h..in Wii- liajns. ship carpenter. Williams—December 30. at H()ll", Peiisam. Abergele. Fanny W the be- loved wiftj of Mr Edward Wi l -ii, d the eldest sister of Mrs Bryniog K v ts. Car- narvon. Lewis—December 22, Mr W Lewis, Ty'nlon, Trega-rth. B^thesda. v;; fears. Wili 27, suddemi^. Robert Jones Williams, Caerwaen, Lhni-yfei, aged 58' years. IN MEMORY Of my dear husband, J. R. 3. Hill street. Carnarvon, who dep; lis lifo Dece mber 31st, 1900. "Not gone from memory or fi Bat gone to his heavenly ho- e." r,nrjT. IN MEMORIAM v Owen—In loving memory of oifather, Hugh Owen, boiler maker, C 1, who dii De<»mber 2",1, 1896. We mi., his dear familiar -n. We mis» his dear. dear .vv And there is non^ on all t '1' ,} Can fill our father's plü,t —From .1 ren. —(?) At Wrexham on Mondav evt < t iresses were deHveied by Mr L. J. P ,i nd Mr J. Hugh Edwards on differe: v its ot Welsh nationalism. The h-ttl ing to the future mission of W.les.. looked to the Celts'to rescue Ersrhi a the dinger of becoming grossly m c. and to: the conquered establishing w al and bei'eficent superiority over tli r eotiouerors. He hoped that England inicrlit t WnW not onlv for its supnlies of ( water, but for purer nntiom? a«piratn•• 1 nobler na'-101 :1 IV: -J, Printed for the Welsh Nation v ¡'. 3 Co., Ltd., by Thomas Jones, :n< r:■ "ilishei bv him at the "Genedl" Ofir Hrr« beur, CaY.

Bangor and Bsaumcr:; Guardians' The fortnightly meeting was held on Fri- day, at Bai'gor Workhouse, Mr Hugh Thomas (chairman) uiv-iding. THE BANGOR OVERSEERS AND THEIR OBLIGATIONS. The Chairman read a Letter from the over- seers for the parish of Bangor, who had been supplied by the Board with a copy of the auditor's report concerning the late rate coi- lector for the parish of Bangor. The over- seers. iu their communication, stated that tpyle, had. carefully considered the report of the dl trict auditor and grtatly regretted the irregu- larities refened to, but they f -it that they were in no way responsible for them. The rate collector was engaged by tiio4 Guazdians, and ail employers were litbie and responsible for the work of their servants; therefore, the report in this instance concerned the employ- ers and not the overseers. If the collection oi the rates had been left in their hands as overseen* they would have seen that the work wa. duly performed, but they had no auth- ority over the collector of rates, therefore, tfcfcy declined responsibility for tln-o acts.— I < The Chairman They are quite wrong. They are responsible. Shali we send tiii, com- munication to the Local Government Board? -The Rev W. Edwards (Bangor) What are they responsible for?—The Chairman They lire responsible for the collection of the rates in their parish. It is they the Guardians would sue and not the collector in the event of anything going wrong.—Dr Roberta (Menai Bridge! This is a matter of s-ome importance. They disavow liability.—The Chairman But they can't get aut of it like that.—Mr W. Roberta (Oaklands) though" that, the Guard- ians should know what progress was being made with the collection of the arrears.—-The Chairman: The audit is not yet completed. Yan are filly aware of that, and I. therefore, think that you had better adjourn any obser- rhe W-v W. Morgan (St. Anns) was of opinion that the duties of overseers had been clearly defined.- -The Chairman said that they were clearly defined. The Board had taken ixtion against ove-rseers before that day.—ri*he Rev W. Morgan said that there was some misunderstanding as to the posi- tions of overseers and assistant overseers. When a large- precept was issued was it the duty of the overseers- to see that the rate was collected?—The Chairman: Yes, and if they don't collect their precept, we sire them. The Rev W. Morgan Is it, their duty to Sfje that the rate is collected and accounted for once a month?—The Ch.i]nnan I can- j not answer that.-Tlw Cierk (Mr R. B. Evaxi- informed the Board that the me collectors made two monthly statements,- submitting one to the Board and the other to the overseers of the parish, who were, therefore, well ac quainted with the financial position of the parish.—Mr W. Roberts (Oaklands) &-iked it the precept was made upon the. overseers.— Tha Chairmaa replied in the affirmative, add- ing that they were responsible for its col- lwtion.),fr S. T. Chadwick thought that the statement made that the overseer* obtained monthly statement- from the collectors was very impotart.Tl,.e Chairman It's quite true.—Mr Chadwick was afraid that the col- lectors neglected ro submit such statements. —The Chairman intimated that after the Board had reported the dilatoriness of certain ooilectcrs to the Local Government Board the monthly statements had been sent in with as- tonishing regularity.—Mr Priestley (Hirdre- faig) considered that the communication should be forwarded to the Local Government Board. He thought that the whole matter Wail rotten ftr-m the beginning to the tnd.— It was unanimously agreed to forward a copy of the letter to the Department, and, upon the motion of the Rev W. Morgan, it was agreed to draw up a list of the duties of over- seers. PROPOSED STANDING COMMITTEE. In accordance; with notice of motion, Mr 1. Roberts (Abr), vice-chairman, moved: "That the Board elect., a Standing Committee Lo consider and repeat upon all matters reiau. tng to officers (medical and relieving) and rate collectors, and any other officer of the "Board,, as well as any question affecting any member of the Board."—Mr Bernard Robert .a (Llanfairfecha.il) seconded.—Mr Thomas Ed- wards (Bangor) took strong objection to the words "as well as any question affecting- any member of the Board." He would like au explanation upon that. point.—Thtf Vice- Chairman replied that a question might ari.se when the character of a member of the Board might be involved. —Dr Roberts thought that this part was not permissible, and Mr W. 'Roberts also opposed the motion.—Mr Ber- nard Robert pointed out that the proposed oommittec would not possess the power to decide matters. They could only recom- I mend to the Boa.-Pd.-Nir W. R. Jones fBeau- maris) objected to the part of the motion dealing with private members, remarking that the committee would sit like jurymen upon any charge against a. guardian.—Mr W Ro- berts (Oa-l-lapds) Supposing a complaint i. brought, against an official, outside influence oould be brought to bear upon a small com- mittee. Everything should be done in open Board.—Mr David Williams (Bangor) was of opinion that the present was not the time to elect any landing committer. The com- mittees already in existence were appointed in a very irregular manner, and the mem- bers were elected regardless of competence (cries of "No, no") Persons were elected on the Finance Committee who knew absolute- ly nothing abor.t financial matters.—Mr Ro- be (Oakland:") moved that a committee should be appointed when needed. Mr Thomas Edwards seconded. — The Rev W. Morgan thought that- there was a sort of military tonfo about the proposal. It was like threatening the officials with a birchrod.— The Cha irman. A birchrod is a veiy good thing (laughter). — The Rev W. Morgan: Only for children.—Mr W. Griffith (Rachub) supported the proposal: Replying on the discussion, the Vice-Chairman, stated that occasionally grove injustice, was done to officials in disccsring allegations against them in open Boord. He was willing to strike out of the motion the part relating to private members. A vote was then taken, which resulted in the motion being defeated by a large majority.