The North Wales Express

8 aA&"M.. SUNDAY SERVICES. CHURCH OF ENGLAND. edral (English) The Very Rev the Dean -and Canott Walter Thomas, M. A, Oathedr.ii (Weish} Rev W. Edwards, M.A. "St. -James's (English) Rev W. Edwards, M.A., Rev Lodwic Davies, B.A. St. Mary's (English) Rev Edwin Jones, M.A. St. David's (Welsh) Rev Lewis Junes. M.A. BAPTISTS. Penuel Rev Edward Evans English Rev W. R. Saunder.9 Ainon Mr Alfred Williams, Rhos CALVINISTIC METHODISTS. Rtv R. M. Jones, Hermon Hirael Rev J. E. Hughes. M.A., Carnarvon Pa.rk Hiil Rev 0. Pairy, Ceni-aes Prince's road (Erg.) Riv D. Rowlands, M.A. Ttbernacle Rev T. J. Wheldon, B.A. Tvngwvn Rev J. T. Job, Carnjidi CUNGR EG ATION ALISTS. Pendref Rev Rowland Hughes, BD. Eb.,itozer >Ir George English Rev Emlyn Evans, B.A. WESLEYANS. Ho.et.b 10, Mr P. G. Roberts 6. Rev T. C. Roberts, Llanfairfechan Sb. Paul's' 10, Rev T. C. Roberts 6, Mr John, Morris Hirael Rev R Lewis GJaaiad-vid 2, Rev T. C. Robeits 6, Mr Hearv Davies ROMAN CATHOLICS. St. Mary's Rev Father Radcliffe FOOTBALD., Mr J. P. Savin, of the Castle Hotel, has been appointed a vice- president of the Football CluU DANCE.—A "Cinderella dance" was held at the Temperance Hall on Tuesday nignt, in connection with Mr Gilbert's dashes, there being 31 large. attendance. EBENEZER CHAPEL. In connection with the above chapel a soiree was- held on Thursday last in aid of the Bethesda In- dependent Chapel, which has suffered 'u consequence of the prolonged Penr^iyn Quarry strike. In the eveniiig a. lecture, was delivered bv the Rev. K. Thomas. THE LATE DR. LANGFORD JONES. The funeral took placa to-day (Thursday), at the Glanadda Cemetery, and was of a public character. The Freemasons, 1 e City Council1, the loca. corps of the Cheshire and Carnarvonshire; Artillery Volunteers, were represented at the obsequies. A BLASTING ACCIDENT. On Wed- nesday a huge stone dislodged in !h, course of a blasting operation at the quarry situate at Glanadda inflicted a some- what serious injury on a Jewess living in that locality. When the accident occ irr d she was in her house. thl, window of wnich, through which t\I:e:' stcne entered., being shatred. C, PENDREF CHAPEL DEBATING SO- CIETY.—"Are the Jews a. sect cr a, natio.i" was the subject discussed at. Monday s meeting of the above society, over whicn. the Rev. Rowland Hugbes, B.D., prtsidet. Mr R. L'oyd, West End, argued that they foirmed a sect, whilst Councillor John, Williams contended that. they were a nation. No vote was taken. UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF NORTH WALES.—Thti autumn term concluded on Wednesday, and the College will re-open on January 7th. On Saturday a "smoker" was held, under the presidency of Mr T. L. Williams, and' on Wednesday a successful social gathering came off under tlhe ausp.ee9 of the College Debating Society- MB Tom Richards presiding. The catering at both functions wa& carried our by Mrs Hugheo, Wicklow House. KING'S SCHOLARSHIP EXAMINA- TIONS.—At thti Normal, University, and St. Mary's Training Colleges, this week, King's Scholarship examinations are be;ng conducted. There are twenty-two can dida,tes sitting at the former college, where the examination is conduced by Mr E. Roberts, H.M.I.S. There are 150 can- didates in various parts of the country seed- ing admission to the Normal College. HIRAJtlj C.M. CHAPEL.—Mr Robert Glencw House, presided over j Monday's* assembly of die momoyio pf t h debating society connected with the above chapel. Payers giving evidence of no little research were read by Miss Letitia Williams, Robert street, on 'The Queen of Sheba;" Maxtor T. J. Hughes, Friais road, on "Martin Luther;" and Mr Henry Roberts, Hirael, who dealt with "Temper- ance." HOCKEY. A hockey match styled East v. West wag played on the Crick'11" Field jn Saturday, with a view of selecting a team to represent North Wajes in, ht; matcl against South Wales at Aberdare. The East won a fairly interesting game. For the West team Th., H. Roberts, of the University College, though, handicapped somewhat by an injury sustained tyefo-re" the match, played an excellent game, and was Lftl to play for North Wales in the tri .1 match. LIOREB CHAPEL. A sale of work was he d at. the PenAyn Ha)U on Wednesday, in ai< J of the Horeb Chapel Renovation Fund, In the course of the evening Ap Harri gave a rentriloquiail entertainment, and Mr H-tfa W. Williams. Garth, was in charge of th? gramophone side show. Tho premier ptize-a turkey—was secured by Mr J. H. J(,nes, Frond-g street, Miss Edmunds (Messrs W'. Ov Williams) obtaining t1 e second award. The secretaries wera Messrs R. D. Roberts, Leicester House, and Mald- wyn Evans. JUNIOR REFORM CLUB —The Mock Pirliament was resumed on Friday evening, Mr Peatir Williams, solicitor, being elected "Speaker." The "King's Speech" was mwec] by Mr Clules Williams, and Mr Riihard Jones. Glanadda, s. corded it. he "Leader of the Opposition" (Mr Gwilym Owen) minutfcily criticised the "Speecu," saving that t!he policy of the Government was one of retrogression'. Mr Tom Jones al&) spodre from the "Opposibcn Benches," anc the "Prime Minister" (Mr T. O. Jon s) made a vigorous reply. Mr R. W. Priteu- ard and Mr W. J. Robert. St. Paul's School, delivered tiling speeches in ftvour of tl e Government, fift,,r which the adjourned till Friday evening. RAILWAY TEMPERANCE HA-LL.-Oi. > Morday a concert, was given a,t, the- Rail- way Temperance Hall, by the children of the Railway Temperance Union Band of Hope, under the superintendence of Mrs T. F. Roberts, who deserves great praise for the way in which the children were taught to go through their parts. Mrs Robert took H) opportunity of thanking the parents for the trouble they liiad taken n the matter of dress, occ., for the children, and she urged them to continue to send their children to the Band of HopFl, whitv1 meets at 6 p.m. every Monday. A word of praise is due; to Miss Evis hit lock, who acted as accompanist. Miss P. Rowlands also gave a song. RAILWAY IXSTITGTE. The feur. h annual concert held under the auspices of the Railway Institute waii given on Satur day evening. The programme embrac ed notable orchestral, vocal, and elocutionary items, and they were all inte-rpretated in a satisfactory maimer. The Bangor Oroliestral Society, conducted by Miss Isabel Hewitt, furnished the major part of the programme, their contributions including Schumann's "Birthday March" a Gavotttl by Reh, selec- tions from the ore-ra "Emerald Isle (Sullivan-German), the "Wooden Shoes polka, and Suppe's well-known overture "Poet and Peasant." Miss Hewitt again proved (herself an able eond uc t ci* "Being very resourceful, especially when her forces in the I "Spanish Dances" appeared to lose sight of the baton. Maclamei Henri Verbrugglien was the lady vocalist, and she sang !er numbers in a way that gave great pleasure. The possessor of a full contralto I voice, she treated Liddle's well-known song, ''Abide with me" in a most artistic manner, and it is safe to say that she extracted from it all the effect of which it is capable. Her second number "Melisande in the. Wood," by Goet, was deservedly applauded. The audience had an unexpected and genu- ine treat, when tfae secretary of the Inst tute announced that Mons. Verbrugghen, the well-known violinist, had consented to I' give a solo. With a, violin b-crrowed from a member of the orchestra, Mons. Ver- brugghen made a profound impression upon the audience, in fact, he held li <em spell- bound, and at the conclusion of the three I pieces he was compelled to play, vociferous applause greeted him. Miss Menai Row- lands contributed an elocutionary item en- i titled "Heawatba's Photograph," a pieee which was calculated to display her many histrionic gifts. Her efforts were heartily applauded. Mr W. Roberts received two encores for capital renditions of Sullivan'$ "Sailor's Grave" and "Lead, kindly Light" (Pughe Evans). Judging by the applause, some of the most popular i'tems in the pro- gramme were the pianoforte solos by Master Reggie Paul They w,ere two musical sketches by Mendelssohn, "Tiie Joyful Peasant" (Schumnn), and a Scherzo in F. Minor by Ph. Scharweoka, and in hese pieces Master Paul, who is only eight year" of age, having passed the Trinity College Intermediate Examination with honours about six months ago, gave evidence of great musical ability. The violin duett by Miss Nesta Rowlands and Miss Helena Hughes mdt with much approbation. Miss Nixon proved a most efficient accompanist. In the) course of the evening Mr Miciian proposed, and Colonel Savage seconded, a vote of thanks to Miss Hewitt, who was presented by the members of the Institute with a magnificent bouquet. The secretarial arrangements were excellently discharged by Mr J. Johmson. PETTY SESSIONS. Tuesday, before Mefisre T. Lewis (chairman), Hugh Owen, Robert Hughes (Llanfairfechan), Harry Clegg, J. Evan Roberts, Henry Lewis and Colonel H. T. Marshall, C.B. DRUNK AND DISORDERLY.—Wil- liam Williams, a youth li/ing at LIanfair- fechan, was fined 59 a,nd costs for being drunk and disorderly at Betliesda.—Wil- liam Owen, a Bethesda. quarry man, who accosted a number of .strikers in High street, Bethesda, and called them "Boers," was fined 5s and eoste for being drunk and disorderly. The police omcer who prose- cuted said that the defendant might have caused a disturbance.—Evan Hughes, of Bethesda, for being drunk and disorderly at Penybryn, Bethesda, was fined 10s and costs, previous convictions having been proved.—For a similar offence- at Tregarth, Llewelyn Evans, Bethesda, who was repre- sented by Mr D. G. Davies, was fined: ÕR and and costs. Evidence as to character was tendered by Sergeant Owen. DRUNKENNESS.—Ellis Jones, Beth- DRUNKENNESS.—Ellis Jones, Beth- esda, was charged with drunkenness. Robert Pritchard, Bethesda, proved the offence, which occurred oil the lCth imt. Mr D. G. Davies appeared for the defend- ant, who, he stated, was well connected. A fine of 2s 6d and costs was imposed. William Davies, Kyffin .square, Bangor, was fined 2s 6d and costs for drunkenness, an 1 George Davies, Bangor, for a similar offence, was fined a like amount. THREW A LAMP AT HIS WIFE. David Roberts, of Union street, Bangor, was charged under the Police Clauses Act, with throwing a lighted lamp in the public street.—J. Jone.s, 27, Union street, stated that on December 2nd theie was a row in die i,ol-tse between him and hÍE, wife, at whom he threw a lighted lamp when she went out into the street. Wit- ness said that he had "a dose of the oil." He could not say if the defendant was drunk.—Questioned by the defendant, wit- ness said he was sure that the lamp was thrown into the street. He could not f-ay if there was a glass on the lamp, as he was trembling too much. The defendant wanted to fight witness.—Sergeant Jones stated that oil December 2nd he heard I same shouting at the bottom of Union street, and there was a paraffin lamp burn- 11 ing in the street. He entered the house, I wid found the defendant drunk in bed. The loor of the kitchen was covered with broken qtrockery. Witness took the baby out of I the bouse.-Defendaait: Dcn't tell licts, you have got to die.-P.C. 60 (W. Evans) gave, corroborative testimony.—The Bench Ined the defendant 10s and costs—19s 6d in all. MADE IT UP.—Richard Jones, a hawker, living in Kyffin square, was sum- momed for drunkenness.—It was stated by th} police that at the last. court the defend. an:'s wife obtained a separation order, but after leaving the court they apparently made up their differences, for they were seen in each other's coiiipaiiy.Tlie Chair- man: They made it np.-The A.sitant seen in each other's compauy.—The Chair- m&n: They made it up.—The Assistant Magistrates' Clerk: But they have not paid the costs. Six convictions were proved against the defendant this year, and ho was fined 5s and costs. BOYS CHARGED WITH THEFT.—J. O. Thomas, a boy residing in Chapel street, Bangor, wao charged with stealing a bottle or ginger beer from the shop of Mr Owen Mo-styn, High street, Bangor. Mr H. C. Vincent (Messrs Carter and Vincent) repre- sented the defendant.—Emmanuel Bra j", a boy who resides in Garden square, gave7 evidenca that -,ome time last week the defendant went to the .shop of Owen M< tyn, 340, High street, and etole a bottle of ginger bcer.-P.C. Evans said that at the police station he charged the cfc'fendai't.— Mr Vincent. Did you caution him P—Wit. replied that he could not be certain whether he did so.—The Bench dismissed the ease. J. O. Thomas, Chapel street; John Owen, Brook Row; Thomas Jom-, Infant- Lane; and Eiiimanuel Bray, Gar- den square, aU of Bangor, were charged with stealing a bottle of ginger beer and a quantity of sweets from the shop of Mr William Parry, 54, Dean ,treet.-In the course of his evidence W. Parry stated that seventeen bottles of ginger beer had been abstracted from his shop in ten days. He I a bottle on the 3rd inst.—Mrs E. Parry, wife of the last witness, stated that en December 2nd all the defendants, with the exception of E. Bray, came to the shop for balf-pennv packets of sweets. After • hey had left the shop she missed a bottif of ginger beer, and she heard the noi-e of the tapping of a bottle of mineral waters when they were outiiide.-By -Ntr H. C. Vincent: She rl;,l not see the boys taking anything from the shop.—P.C. W. Evans (GO) stated that on December ot-h he Vu'sred the defendants with stealing a quantity of sweets and a bottle of ginger- beer from the shop of William Parry. J. O. Thomas admitted vaking the bottle I John Owen said that E. Bray took the stocking of sweete; Thomas Jones started that he was not present; and E. Bray, charged on the 6th inst., stated that he took the stocking, which he had hidden.— Mr Vincent said that there was no evidence against two of the defendants, and! there was no corroboration as far ?s John Owen I Thomas was concerned. The charge against Thomas Jones was dismissed.—Mr Vincent submitted that the Bench could not convict upon uncorroborative evidence. Before coming to a decision the Bench decided to hear charges of larceny pre- ferred against J. Owen Thomas, John Owen, and Thomas Jones.—Mr H. C. Vin- cent appealed to the prosecution to with- draw the charges in view of the ages of the boys.—D.C.C. Harris stated that he could not fall in with that wish, for within three days of being charged with another offence they committed the theft with which they were now charged.—Mr Vincent Boys will be boys. It is a very serious thing, and it might ruin their lives.—Mr Harry Clegg suggested that, the defendants be dealt with under the First Offenders' Act.— D.C.C. Harris I shall have something to ,say about that. One or two of them have been here before and convicted.—The Chairman That makes a serious difference. —Maggie Evans, 28, Caelleppa, stated that a box containing 12s 6d was stolen from, her mother's ,ihoip.-Thomas Evans said that he found the box, which contained the money, in the yard adjoining Ebenezer Chapel. P.C. William Jones (73) stated that he charged John Owen Thomas, in the presence of his father, with the offence. Ha stated in answer that, Johnnie Owen stole the money, of which he received 4s 2d, and with which he. bought a, football. When. charged, T. Jones said that he refused to go into the shop.—John Owens alleged that J. 0. Thomas took the money. Wit- ness added that two of the defendants had hidden their share of the money.—The father of the defendant J. Owen Thomas stated that his boy had been very ill for several iiiontlis.-D.C.C. Harris was about to cros-s-examine this witness when Mr H. C. Vincent objected, saying that it was enough for the police to attempt to ruin the lives of the boys. It would not be right to cross-examine the parent, and the sooner D.C.C. Harris understood that the better.—The Chairman said that the defendants by their action had brought themselves into a most serious position. Perhaps the best possible thing would be to send them to a reformatory, but as their advocate had pleaded on their behalf that this should not be done, they had decided not to do so. However, they must punish the defendants, who had previously received the benefit of the First Offenders' Act such a short time a^o. Bray would be fined 10s and costs, or in default a fort- night's imprisonment. J. O. Thomas would also be fined 10s and costs in each of the cases against him, or fourteen days' imprisonment. J. Otwen and Thomas Jones would be fined- 2s 6d and costs for each of the offences with which they were charged, and they would receive six strokes with a birch rod in the presence of D.C.C. Ha.rris and the parents, if the latter desired. ALI,EGED THEFT OF A NOSEBAG.— j Evan .Jones, driver, Kyffin Square, Ban- gor, was charged with stealing a horse's nose-bag, the property of Mr John Owen, Livery Stables, Bangor.—Evidence was tendered by J. Owen that several nose-bags used by his drivers had been missed.-—John Davies, Kyffin Square, Bangor, gave evi- dence for the prosecution.—P.C. William Jones stated that ho found the nose-bag (pioduced) in the defendant's possession. He informed witness that he bought it from John Freeman, afterwards saying that he purchased it from Jofln Pugh, saddler. When witness pointed out the initials "J. 0." on the bag the defendant said that he might have taken it in mistake whilst on the cabstand.—The defendant denied taking the nose-bag intentionally. The Bench dismissed the case, remarking that it was obvious that a mistake had heen; made.—A similar charge against Owen Jones, a driver, WMi withdrawn. A BANGOR TRADESMAN AND HIS RATES.—Mr P. D. Evans, poor rate col- lector, Bangor, appeared before the Bench with reference to the application he made at tho last court for the committal of David Pritchard, 11, Dean street, for the non-payment of poor rates. The Bench, he said, adjourned the case in order to give the defendant an opportunity of being pre- sent. Tho defendant did not appear in court.—Mr J. Evan Roberts Did you send him a registered letter?—The Collector: Yes. He has written to me stating that he wishes to pay 5s every week until the debt is paid in full.—The Chairman Did you receive the 5s? Yes.-The Chairman (reading a letter from the defendant): He says that he will pay 5s weekly. Do you I think he will ? don't know. He owes two rates now.—Answering Mr Harry Ciegg. the collector said that the offer of os weekly made by the defendant had not been before the overseers. He could not sav whether they would accept it. The amount of the rates for six months was £1 Is 9d.It was stated that the defend- nt owed £ 5 3s lid up to March last.—In order to ascertain whether tli3 overseers were willing to accept the offer of 5s weekly made bv the defendant, the Bench adjourned the application for three weeks.

Portdinorwic. SUCCESS.—-Mr John Roberts, Gwynfa, Bangor street, has successfully passed the Board of Trade, examination as second engineer.

Lianberls. At the Pieswylfa Literary Society on Wednesday night, the Rev R. O. Hughe-, delivered a lecture on the •Protestant Re- formation." Tho chair was occupied by Mr Evan R. Hughes, Glasfryn. The price of slates has oeen advanced ï per cent. for next year. The quarry- men in the district have taken advantage of this to apply for an increase of wages. A- meeting was held at the Glynrhonwy Quarry on Thursday to consider the mat- ter, and it was unanimously resolved that an application be made for more wages. ACCIDENT.—On Friday, while Mr T. J. Williams, Well street, was following his occupation at the Cefndu Quarry he was thrown over a heap of rubbish, and sus- tained serious injuries to the head.

Nantlle and District. El-TEDDFOD.—An er-ted-lfod was held Penvgroes on Friday and Saturday, under the auspices of the Penygroes Gcod Templars. The chairman on FriJay night was Mr J. E. Jones, and Mr O. W. Joiies conducted. The chief event of this meet- jnQ: was the chairing of the sueee- -ful bard. Out of six competitors for an ode in memory of the late Rev W. J. Davies (Glan Llvfnwy), Abon, Cefnmawr. was adjudgeÓ the best. The adjudicator was Professor J. Morris Jones. The chairman on Satur- day night was Mr W. J. Griffith, Dorothea Quarry. Three choirs entered in the il, t a Voice "Choir competition. The winner was the Dorothea Choir (conductor Mr R. H. j Roberts). The secretaries were Miss E. J. Lewis and Mr 0. W. Jones. I

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j Carnarvon. SUNDAY SERVICES. CHURCH OF ENGLAND. Christ Church (English) 8.30, Holy Commun- ion; 11, Matins; 6.30, Even Song St. David's (Welsh) 10.30, Matins; 6, Even Seng St Mary's 8.30, Holy Communion; 10, Maitins; 6, Even Song Llanbeblig (Welsh) 10, Matins; 6. Even Song BAPTISTS. Caersalein Rev 0. Da.vies, D.D. CALVINISTIC METHODISTS. Beulah Rav J. Eiddon Jones, Bangor Castle Square (Eng.) Rev D. M.A. Engvdi Rev Ellis Edwards, M.A., Bala Moriah Rev H. Rawson Williams, Bettwsy- coed I Shiloh Rev E. P. Jones, B.A., Bangor CONGREGATIONALISTS. Pendref IQj Rev D. Stanley Jones 6, Rev LI. Bryniog Roberts Salem 10, Rev LI. Bryniog Roberts I 6 Rev D. Stanley Jones WESLEYANS. I Ebeeezer Rev R. W. Jcnes, Portdinorwic FREE CHURCH OF THE WELSH. Turf Square Mr Richard Williams ) THE CHURCH OF THE SON OF MAN. 7, Church street Mr J. B. Allansaik I ROMAN CATHOLICS. j St. Pfctsr and Paul Rev Father J ones I At the Pendref Literary Society, on Wednesday evening, Mr Evan Robarts, Sanitary Inspector, read a paper on j "Waiter," j At a meeting of the Mcsriaji Literary Society, held on Wednl^sday night, pre- sidled over by the: Rev. Evan Jones, an ex- cellent lecture was delivered by tija Rev. II D. E. Davies on "Solitude." At Tauybont Mission Room, on Thurs- day night, Mr H. Humphreys, Thonaasst., in tti4e chair, a lecture" was delivered by Mr John Jones (Shiloh) on "Dr. O. Thomas and Ap Vychan." j Do you know, "Why Smith left home?" If not why not ? The above farcical comedy will! be given by a specially selected London Company, on Monday nex at th)3 Gu d Hall. 'Ike piece has been played over 1200 times in London and the principal provin- cial theatres, and only one visit wW be paid to Carnarvon. Seats may be obtained at Mr Rewind, 17, Castle Square, where there' is already a great demand for tickets. Patrons are advised to bcok as early as pos- sible to avoid disappointment. SU(- Henry Lloyd, son of Captain Lloyd, of Liverpool, formerly of tins town, has successfully pased the Board I' of Trade examination as master mariner. A TOOR IN AMERICA.—At the Engedi Literary Society on Friday night Mr R. I' Gwynecidon Davies gave a lecture describ- ing his tour in America. Mr Roger Evans 411 I occupied the chair. "OLIVER CROMWELL." At the Shiloh Literary Society, on Thursday, the Rev J. E. Hughes, M.A., delivered a lecture on "Oliver Cromwell." Mr J. H. Lioyd presided. SPECIAL COURT.—At a special police court on Friday, before the Mayor (Mr W. G. Thomas), William Pritchard, Hafod Garonwy, Llandwrog, was brought up in I custody charged with being drunk and incapable on the previous night. He was fincc; 20s and costs. I THE MARKET. Saturday. Fresh butter, Is 3d per lb.; eggs, 8 to 10 for Is; fowls, 3s 6d to 4s per couple; ducks, 2s 6d to 3s 6d each; geese, 5s ^>d to 6s 6d each. Beef, 2-jd to 9d per lb. mutton, 7d to 9d 2 per lb. pork, 5d to 9d per lb.; veal, 5d to 9d per lb.; potatoes, 6s to 7s per sack. SAILORS' REST.—A concert was held at the above rooms on Friday night, under the, presidency of Captain R. Jones, The following contributed to the programme — Miss Hamer, Miss BI. Hamer, Miss Enid Jones, Miss Dora Hughes, Mr J. Cottr&ll, audi Mr Jones (R.N.R.). AN APPEAL.—A circular letter has been issued by the Arvon C.M. Monthly Meet- ing to the different churches asking for their support to the Penrhyn quarrymen and their families belonging to the Metho- dist churches in Bethesda district who are in need. A collection was made at the Engedi chapel on Sunday night. THE GALE.— A violent gale swept over Carnarvon on Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday, but very little damage wa, done. The tide was very high on Monday; it covered a portion of the slate quay. Owing to the heavy rains the district of Crown street was flooded. On Sunday the large window of Mr T. Williams's grocery stores in Castle square was blown in, and a quan- tity of goods damaged. On Monday night a portico in front of the Twthill Hotel was blown down. CAERSALEM LITERARY SOCIETY.- On Thursday night, under the presidency of Mr Edward Hughes, County School, paters were read by Miss Lizzie Jones, New- bcirough street, and Mr Thomas Jonas, Wynne street. Songs were given by A. J. Williams and Mr W. Salisbury, and a recitation by Miss Eunice Jones. Y.M.C.A. On Sunday nigjiit, at the above rooms, an address was delivered by Captain J. Griffith (Church Army). Mr Jeremiah Hughes occupied the chair. — On Monday night, under the presidency of Mr W. O. Thomas, a lecture was delivered bv the Rev. Gwilym Lrewis, B.A. His subject was "Y Bardd a,j; Clochydd." A vote of thanks was accorded the lecturer. WEDDING. At the! Llanbebiig Parish Church, on Wednesday, the marriage vyas solemnis 'd of Mr W J- Williams, 33&, Hign street, Bangor, and Miss Moore, daughter of Mr Moore, Music Warehouse, North road. The Vicar (the Rev. J W. Wyunti Jones, M.A.) officiated- The bride, who was given away by her father, was attended by Mis Williams (sister of the bridegroom), the best man being Mr H. Mcore (the bride" s brother). In the course of the afternoon Mr and Mrs Williams left for Leeds and Bradforcl where the honeymoon will bo. spent. GOOD TEMPLARS. A meeting of tno Eryri Lodge was held on Monday nignt, when a miscellaneous programme was gone 7 t hruugh. Mr J. E. Jones occupied ,"o chair. Ten competed for t.he best im- promptu speech, Mr lowyn Hughes being adjudged tihe victor. Miss Nancy Parry and Mr Towyn Hughes took part in a dialogue. Part was <'v taken in the, pro- granune by Mrs W iLianis, Marcus street, and Mr Richard Jo nee. A vote.of con- dolence was passed with Captain G. B. Thomas cii, the death of his wife. DEATH OF MRS Y. H. THOMAS.—It is with deep regret that we announce the death of Mrs Thomas, the wife of cur re- spected townsman, • Henry Thomas (e.'erk to the Guardians), wnich tock place at Sunny Cliffe, on edrsesday, after a pro- tracted illness. )f\1"s !0ma-s) who was 51 years of age, was a ni-ce of the late Mr Edward Edwards, who was Mayor Df Car- narvon in 1859. She was a ady 0f sterling integrity, and waiS esteem oy ,Vlwbo knew her. The¡ deep¿st SYlllpaihv is felt with Mr Thomas and the son (who is an I Hndergraduate of Eniwanue College, Cam- bridge) and two daughters in their bereave- meat. CONCERT AT THE WORKHOUSE. A ccmeertwas held at the Union Workhouse on Thursday night-, organised by several membeis of the Y.M.C.A. and others. The chair was occupied by Mr 0. Edwards, Ca.stle square Songs, recitations, &c., were given by t'he foilowin,l -Messrs H. Roberts, T. 6. Jones (Gwynfor), J. G. Roberts, R. Rees Jones, W. H. Jones, W. Watkin Williams, J. Owen, J. Williams, and the Male Voice Choir (under the leader- ship of Mr R. Rees Jones). Mr John D. Edwards had charge of a gramophone. During the evening a comical sketch was performed by Messrs J. L. Harries and Mr J. G. Roberts. The accompanist was Mr Gwilym Edwards. WHAT THE Y.M.CtA. CAN DO -.At the Y.M.C.A. rooms, Castle Square, on Thursday night, Mr Gwilym Jamas, the Y.M.C.A. Travelling Secretary for Wa.es, delivered1 a most interesting lecturer As- cribing his experielncc in camp with the Volunteers, and a visit to the Y.M.C.A. In- ternational Conference held in Norway. The lecture was illustrated, ti1\2 lantern being manipulated by Messrs T. Williams and James Williams. Mr Ge-orge Davey occupied the chair. Mr James dwelt upon the good work done by the Young Men's Christian Association in camp with the Vol- i unteera. He said that amongst the battalions of Volunteers in camp on Salis- ) bury Plain last summer were six Welsh and border counties battalions. The Associa- tion thought they could be of some help to the young men during their week's training, and they had permission, to fix two tents belonging to the Y.M.C.A. in the Welsh quarters. In thesis tents were newspapers, &c., for the use! of the young men, and in the evenings concerts were held. 111,0 officers in camp rendered every possible assistance to the movement, which turned out a great success. After the camp was oviar the speaker received a letter from the Commander-in-Chief (Earl Roberts) on- gratulating the Association upon the good work done amongst the Volunteers. Mr James went on to say that one of th" officers had taken so much interest in the Association that he had become a vice- president of the branch in his own town. Mr James theni referred to the Y.M.C A. International Conferoooo held at Christiana, Norwa.y, last August, at whicla eveiy Y.M.C.A. in the, world was respresented I On the motion of Dr. Fraser, seconded by Mr J. dtl G. Gaudin, M.A., a vote of thanks was accorded the lecturer. I DEATH! OF MRS G. B. THOMAS.—We regret to announce the death of Mrs Thomas, the wife of Captain G. B. Thomas, and mother of the Mayor (Mr W. G. Thomas), which took place at her residence, the Moorings, North road, on Monday morning. ihe deceased ladv, who was 74 years of age, was the daughter of the late Mr Simon Hobley, a prominent tradesman of this town. She was highly respected throughout the town and district, and much sympathy is expressed for her aged husband and her only son. Mrs Thomas was a prominent member of Salem Con- gregational Church, where both her hus- band and son hold official positions in the diaconate. She had always identified her- self with religious and philanthropic move- I ments in the town. The funeral took place this (Thursday) morning at Llanbeblig Churchyard.. The cortege left the residence in the following crd'sr: —First carriage: Di. Lloyd Roberts, Rev. Stanley Jones, Salem Rev. LI. Bryniog Roberts, Pendref Mr D. Pierce. Hearse1. Second carnage: Cai tain G. B, Thomas (husband), Mr W. G. Thomas (son), Mr G. R. S. Thomas (grand- son), Rlev. W. Hobley (nephew), Mr W. H. Hobley (nephew). Third carriage: Rev. J. Pryce Davies, Chester, Mr Robert Man sergh, Lancaster; Mr John Mitchell, Halifax; Mr W. Owen, Liverpool. Fourtn carriage: Rev. T. J. Humphreys, Conway; Mr Edward Hughes, Carnarvon; Mr J. P. Pritchard and Mr Hug)h Humphreys (deacons Salem Chapel). Fifth carriage: Mr Henry Jones, Mr 0. R. Owen, Mr Richard Griffith, Mr Keiary Eva-nn, Mr W. H. Williams (deacons Salem Chapet). Wreaths wetfa sent by the following:- Women's Liberal Association, Cymdtith.is Ddirwestol y Merched, Eryri Lodge of Good Templars, Mr and Mrs Ellis Jones,Caersws; Mr and Mrs A. Holden, Carnarvon; Mr and Mrs Pierce, Carnarvon; Mr and Mrs Mitchell, Halifax; Misses Hughes, Clare- mont; Mrs Ann J-eneis, Mr and Mrs R. O. Roberts, &c. The funeral arrangements were carried out by Messrs Pierce and Williams, Golden Goat. •HOGIA'R I)R-E, IN JOHANNES- BERG. The following extract from a private letter from Johannesberg shows how three "hogiar dre' speait an after- noon together on the Witwatersrand :—"I have just returned home after a visit to the Glen Deep Mine seilng O. W. and R.P.W. We had lunch and tea together and between these two important events we climbed a kopje and inspected a strong fortress and a couple of blockhouses (now unoccupied) that, still remain on the top, and which reminded us of the "rhyfel wyllt." Cartridge ca-se-3 (empty), scraps of uniforms, wire entanglements, tin cans, broken kettles, rags, bones, and cinders, were scattered about; and clos-e by was the inevitable neat little cemetery, all in luietness. It was a beautiful afternoon, as we sat in the shadow of the buttress of a once formidable blockhouse. The scenery was serene and peaceful. Beneath us stretched a heaving expanse of grassy plain dotted here and there with groups of cattle grazing. And here and there a clump of trees told of orchards or fruit trees that hid the one abandoned homesteads of returning exiles from afar. In the dis- tance, scollop-edging the horizon, rose the grey blue-tinted hills of Heidelberg, full ef tragic interest, and romance. We smoked our cigarettes, re-lit and smoked again and talked of Wales and of Welsh, We spoke of Rome and the Romans and of Britain and the British, of parish pumps, and priests, and pulpits, of books and papers, of rates and taxes, and war debt contributions, of amassing, wealth and how to enjoy it, &c. We scared high and we skimmed low. We liatched several schemes and planned new- campaigns. We were in a conversational reverie until we found ourselves once more treading the dusty road back to the mine. I had, however, spent a delightful Sunday afternoon." COUNTY MAGISTRATES' COURT. — Saturday, before Mr John Menzies (pre- siding), Dr Jones Roberts, Messrs* D. P. Williams, J. Issard Davies, and John Davies. UNLAWFUL FISHING.—Tolm Owen, P(-,iisalywaen, was charged with unlawfully fishing in private waters in May last. Mr Pughe Griffith ^appeared for the pro- secution, and Mr R Roberts defended. Mr Pughe Griffith said that a wa,rrant was issued against the defendant in May last, but its execution was suspended owing to the defendant having gone to South Walets. --Tii,e defendant did not appear.—Moses Owen, a keeper, testified to seeing the defendant fishing jn a lake, which was private. He had not caught any fi*h.—Mr R. Roberts said that the man had a licence to fish, and he did not know that the lake in which he was "fishing was private.—A fine of 10s and casts wae imposed. SLEEPING OUT. — Thomas Jd^hn Griffith,, a farm .servant, was summoned l for sleeping out. He was seen by a police constable sleeping in an onthouso in Cae I Howell, Llanrug. He was let off, on I condition that be would not sleep out again. DRUNKENNESS.—Thomas Closs, 'J any- I bryn, Llanberis, was fined 2s 6d and costs I for drunkenness. THEFT OF A WATCH.—Samuel W. Dew, a native of Llangefni, was brought up on remand charged with stealing a silver watch and cliain, the property of Henry Norse, coachman in the employ of General Sir Hugh Rowlands, Plastirion, near Car- narvon.—The evidence went to show that during the absence of Norse from the stable on Saturday, the 6th inst., the watch and chain, which were hanging on a nail, were stolen, and suspicion fell upon the accused, who had been seen in the neighbourhood earlier in the day.—Informa- tion was given to Sergeant JonE6 Llan- beris, who traced the watch, and chain to the pawnshop in Carnarvon, where they had been pledged for 8- 6d by the accused, who was subsequently apprehended in a common lodging-house in Northgate street. The accused, who pleaded guilty, was sentenced to two months' imprisonment with hard labour, a number of previous convictioiis being recorded against him. HUSBAND AND WIFE.—Mr Richard Roberts made an application with refer- ence to a case which was recently before the court. Mr Roberts .said that a few weeks ago a separation order wat; granted by the court to the wife of Owen Pritchard, Hafod Goronwy, but from that time up to the present the wife had not lived apart from her husband, and consequently the order was void. In spite of this, however, the wife went to the Magistrates' Clerk at the commencement of the week and took out a warrant for maintenance money. The Clerk could not refuse the woman's appli- cation, and a warrant was executed. The husband had no alternative but. to pay the money ( £ 3 2s 6d) or to prison. In order to prevent anything of the kind taking place again fie asked the Bench to make an order that no warrant. be issued against the husband except in open court.—The Bench granted the application. BOROUGH MAGISTRAT) COURT. — Monday, before Messrs J. R. Hughes and Edward' Hughes. OBSCENE LANGUAGE. The police preferred two charges of using obscene language against Elizabeth Parry, Crown street. There was a similar charge against her husband, Hugh Parry.—Evidence was given by P.C. Thomas (37), who, in answer to the Bench, said that the defendants were not living together.—Thie Chairman (to the husband) Why don't you live with your wife ?—Hugh Parry She does not. behave herself, sir.—The wife alleged that her husband frequented a bad house, and had contributed only 9s 6d towards the main- tenance of herself and children since June last.—The husband denied this statement, and said that ho always gave her money when lie earned it.-The wife, against whom there were several previous convic- tions, was fined 5s and costs; and the husband 2s 6d and casts.

Holyhead. WESLEY GVILD.Tlie young people connected with the Cress street English Wesleyan guild held a Christmas social on Tuesday evening in the Lecture Hall. A number of suitable pieces were rendered by the choir, and lime-light views were exhi- bited. by the pastor (Mr Tyack). INT ER MEDIATE SCHOOL. A meet- ing of the locaj governors was heM on Friday afternoon, under tbe presidency of Mr W. R. JonE- J.P. Four pupils having attained the age limit, it was decided that they should be allowed to continue their studies. An application for an increase of salary by Miss Gieasty, M.A., was cirdere-I to 00 made through the headmaster, SCHOOL BOARD. A special meeting of this board was held on Friday even'ii?, Mr J. N. TJacmas in the chair. The attend- ance officer's report was received and acted thereon. As no reply had been received from the Board of Education the question of selecting a design of a new Board Sohoo. in place of the present British School, which lias been condemned by 1Üe Department, was again deferred. SEASONABLE CHARITY.About 80 tickets have been distributed by Mr T. G. Owen,^Penrhos estate agent, to the poor, infirm, and aged. The tickets were dis- tributed at the Market Hall, and on Fri- day last the recipients proceeded to Pen- rhos, where they were cordially received by Lord Stanley and his agent, and were presented with warm clothing. These gifts are annually distributed by his lord- ship, and are greatly appreciated. Before leaving, the recipients were treated to a substantial tea. THE STORM .-On Sunday a storm swept over Holynead of a character not experienced for some time past. A num- ber of vessels had sought shelter in the har- bour of refuge. Those which had come to anchor in the outroads were greatly bat- tered by tt- wind and waves. On Monday morning a largo steamer broke loose from her anchorage and was driven in the direc- tion of Llanfwrog. Fears were entertained for her safety, as it was generally sur- mised that she would go ashore. The caotain, however, succeeded in getting her under steam, and finally she was brought to safety. Tho steam lifeboat "Duke of Northumberland" put out in answer to signals of distress, but her services were fortunately not required. The steamer proved to be the "Le.mora," of Rotterdam. DEATH OF AN OCTOGENARiAN.—This week we record the death of Mrs Margaret Rowlands, 10, Market street, in her 89tli year. The deceased lady was the wife of the late Mr Hugh Rowlands, a highly respected deacon of the Tabernacle (I.), Thomas street. The interment took place on Tuesday. The relatives included Mrs Captain Evans, Mrs Robert. London (sis- ters), Mr and Mrs Owen, Llandudno Junc- tion (brother-in-law and sister), Mrs Row- lands, Stanley street (daughter), Messrs Robert Hugh and Owen Rowlands (sons), Mrs Hughes, Pensarn, Amlwch (grand- daughter), Mrs Evans, Mr and Mrs Dor- kins, Carnarvon, and others. The coffin was a massive one of polished oak, with brass mountings, Mr Owen Hughes, Thomas street, carrying cut the funeral ,1 rr -,i arrangements in a satisfactory manner. The following ministers (1fficiated: -The R. P. Williams. E. B. Jones, Willfam Griffith, and J. W. Williams. DEPARTURE OF MORGAN.—The Rev J. C. Patterson Morgan, B.A., junior curate at Holyhead, left here on Monday for Llangollen, after a curacy of two and a half years. On Sunday lie preached his farewel sermon to a large and appreciative audience, and cordially thanked the mem- bers of the congregation for their kindness towards him during his sojourn in their midst. A new mission chapel has been erected at. the south end cf the town, with seating accommodation for 300 person-, and the Rev J. C. P. Morgan lias been curate in charge, and is to be seceeeded in rhis work by the Rev Basil Jones. Before leaving, the rev. gentleman was presented with a purse of gold amounting to nearly £ '30, and an address. Captain Binney, Dr Kendall, Mr Ackerlfy, and others spoke in 1 glowing terms of t.he ,-enn'ces of Mr Mor- gan, and Miss Ellen Elliott made the pro J mentation, to which Mr Morgan suitably replied.

Pwllheli. DEWI WYN. Mr Robert Jones. Bryn Crin, read a. paper on "Dewi Wyn" at Pea- mount Literary Society on Friday, Mr W- Jones, Picton Caeqe, in the chair. HUGH PRICE HUGHES. A free dis- cussion took place a.t tue Wesleyau Literary Society on Friday night, the subject being "Hugh Price Hughes." The Rev. L. Owen presided. 'dt HARBOUR DUES. Captain 0. Lewis, the tiarboua." master4, publishes a. state- ment showing the amount received during the year in harbour dues. The total amount was Ell8 2s 5!d. Of this amount the s s, "Rebecca," Company paid £ 26. POLICE COURT. This court was held on Wednesday, before Mr R. Carreg and other justices. Ellen Rowlands, Llanbedr- og. stated that on Saturday she and her husband were going home, in a. market cpr from Pwllheli. Soon after leaving the town Robert Jones, settsman, assauited her bv kicking, hitting, and beating her with t 9 fists. His language was a,boininable.Ur Evan R Davies defended.—William Row- lands, complainant's husband, corrobora- ted.—Robert Jones charged William Row- lands with assaulting him on the same occa- sion. Rowlands kicked him over the side of the trap, until he fell on his back on the? road. Jones denied touching Mrs Rowlands. -Griffilil- Parry corroborated R. Jones.— John Jones., the car driver, said that i e could not say what the parties were doing, to onei another. He only heard seme hard work-, spoken. He ought to have summoned the lot for making a row in his trar.-R Jones was fined 2s 6d, costs 14s 6d; »» i W. Rowlands 2s 6d, costs 10s 6d.—Mr Evan R. Davies applied for the transfer cf the licence of the Bull Inn, Nevin, to Mr D. Davies, son of the late tenant. The appli- cation was granted. Frederick Owen, butcher, Nevin, pleaded guilty to bei, drunk whilst in charge of a horse and trap I at Nevin. P.C. R. Davies gave cvideact Fined 2s 6d, costs 8s 6d.

BIRTHS. MARRIAGES. DEATHS. MARRIAGES. E v.i lis- Murga ns* December 10. at Zicn Chapel, Pcrtmadoc, by the Rev Owe i Jones, in the presence, of Mr R. Parrj, leg.stnu lr John Lewis Evans. 83, ChapeF street, Poitmadoc. to Miss Mary Morgan, 10, Otnicii-i -terrafa, Pemihyndcudrae-th. Jones—Brady—December 12, by licence, a. the Registrar's Office, Portmadoo, by Mr R. Parn l ogV^ra-r, Mr Robert T. Jom* to Mrs C'.Vcberine J. Brady—both of 55, Hh street, Porimadoc. Wiliia.mt -Moore—Decembfen 17, at Liar beblig Church, Carnarvon, by the- Rev J W. Wynne Jones, M.A., vicar. Mr W. J 1, 333, High street, Bangor, to Miss Amy Moore, daughter of Mr Me ore, Music Warehouse, North roadi, Carnarvon. DEATHS. Joiu.s- Dtcember 14, at 14. Margaiic't street, Cai na i von, Owen Thomas, sou of Mr anJ Mis Jcnes (Sta.r Tea Co,.). Jones December 16, at 28, Mountain street. Carnarvon, aged 16 months, Tbomuis John. the child of Mr and Mrs Thomas W. Jones. L:uigt'e:d- Jones--December 14, at Tanvgraig. Bangor, Robert Langforte-Jones, Ph ysieiai; and Surgeon. Parry De.^emiDer 13, aged 68 years, at Regent Houst. Carnarvon, Mrs Ellen Pairy. widotw of the late Mr Hairy Parry, Talysara Farm. Llanrug. Thomas-December 15, at the Moorings Noith load, Carnarvon, a,god 74 year! h" Thomas, the wife of Captain G. B. Thomas and mother of the Mayor of Carnarvon (M. W. (}. Thomas). Thomas- -The:nibetr 17. Am ,Ea. the beloved w;fc of Mr J. Henry Tin ;mu»s. Sunny Cliffe. Carnaivon, aged 51 years. & -0-" __+ Printed for the WeUb National Press Co.. Ltd., by Thomas Jones, and published by him at the Genedl Office, New Harbour, Carnarvon.