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LOCAL NEWS. ( Bangor. I SUN.)AY SERVICES. CHUi. :H OF ENGLAND. Cathedra! (Eiu ;h) Dean J. Pryce and Arch- deacon Jc. :i Morgan, M.A. (Canon in Residence j. Cathedral (We i) Rev "VY Edwards, M.A. Si. James's VE..dish) Rev W. Edwards, M.A., IV v Lodwic Davies, BA. St. Mary's (Er^'ish) Rev Edwin Jones, M.A. St. David's :W i.sh) Rev Lewis Jones. M.A. CON<. ?IEGA J 10XALISTS. F.benezer Rev Ellis Jones, B.D. Pendrc-f Rev Rowland Hughes. P.D. English Rev Emlyn Evans. B.A. BAPTISTS. Psnuel Rev Ed. Evans. English Rev W. R. Saunders CALYIMSTIC YETHODISTS. Glanadda Rev I. Jones. Bryn'refail Hirael Rev H. Rees Damiem Park HiJd Rev R. W. Hughes Prince's road ;Kng.! Rf v E. P. Jones, B.A. T;*berr/aole Rev T. J. Wheldon, B. A. Twrgwyn Rev Daniel Rowlands, M.A. 'vVESLEYAN'S. Horeb 10, Rev Robert Lewis 6, Rev T. C. Roberts St. Paul's 10, Rev T. C Roberts 6, Rev R. IAwis Hirael "P. 2. Rev R. Lewis 6, Mr W. G. Jones Gianadda Rev Aneurin LI Hughes, Ruabon English 'ir G. Thomas, Llanfairfechan I RO\AN CATHOLICS. St. Mary s Rev Father Radcliffe Kord' and ] tiiy Penrhyn will haya a large house p^rty a-: Wicken for the Buckingham 'all on Feb. 4th. Alderman Thomas "Lewis has been 000- fined to the h use for some time past with a severe cold but we aie pleased to state that he is recovering. At St. I>d.vi ,'s Church, on Tuesday even- ing, the folio ing members of St. Davii's Society of Ch nge Ringers were successful in accomplish ng a peal of grand#ir-i triples, consis ing of 5040 changes in three hours :-W. < Tane (sen.), Rev. T. Lew J Jones, E. lay'or, J. Gillet:, B. Carter, W. T. Pegler, J. H. Midwirter, and W. Crane (jun.). The peal was composed by the Rev. E. Ha.nkes Jainei, of Gloucester, and conductec by W. T. Pigler, the weight of the tenor being 13^ cwts. The oeil was rung as i birthday compliment to Messrs Cartel and Hoad, members of the St. David's S->ciety of Change Ringers. A CALL. Mr T. J. Jones, of the Bap tist College, i.nd a native of Carmarthen, has received a call to th i important pastor- age of the Ail on Chapi I, Cardiff. JOURNAL) SM AND BAR. — Mr David W illiams, edi or of olie "North Wales Chronicle," w.is on Monday called to the Bar at the M.ddle Te nple. ACCIDENT — Whilst endeavouring j 0 seize an oar vhich had dropped into the sea, Mr Wil iam Roberts, a pilot, cap- sized a boat ir which he was seated off th" "Ja Ja" sta^ a on Wednesday. He was rescued by M • Joseph Jones, boatman. DINNER. Last week the annual din- ner of the cl rks of the firm of Messrs Lloyd Carter, Vincent and Co., solicitors, was held at t 1e British Hotel. The prin- cipals of the irm were present, and an enjoyable evening was spent. Y.M.C.A. Mr Hurrm Harding, Nlt,i Bac., on Tu sday delivered a tepture ot "Glaciers anc: their work" to the <ne.nhe:-s of the Y.M.< .A. The lecture, which was illustrated b means of original limei:gir, views, was gieatly appreciated, and a vore of thanks w s accorded Mr Harcing. on the motion o Mr C. D. F. Humpheys THE CAT; LEDRAL. The contract f.ir repainting th i chancel of the Cathedral has been let to Vlessrs Clayton and Bell, t.f London, the tender of Mr Watkin Jores, Mountain Ft et, having beer: accepted for the plaotcrii work. The cost of ;he re- novation, wl ch is estimated at clos? upon £100, is beii j; defrayed by Lord Penrhvn. PRESENT YTION.—Mr Llew. D. Jones, cashier, "North Wales Chronicle" Office, wa.s presentt 1 on Monday morning with a roll desk an inkstand by the members of the editorir., commercial, and printing departments, on the occasion of his. recent marriage. \[1' W. A. Roberts, sub-editor, made the p esentation on behalf of the subscribers. "IS REA: ON CONFINED TO MAN?" -This form, d the subject of the debate at the meeting of the members of the Hirael C.M. Chapel Debating Society, on Monday night, Mr 1 'illiams, Glencoe House, on- siding. Mr A. G. W. Owen, University Co: gP, arg ;ed in the affirmative, and Mr S. D. Williiwns in the negalive. The majority fa' aured the affirmat ve view. SPECIAL POLICE COURT. — On Fri- day, before Messrs. J. Evan Roberts and Henry Lew John Garvin,, a native of Liverpool, md well-known in Carnarvon- shire and Anglesey, was charged with drunkennes Sixty previous convictions were repon. d by the police in various parts of Anglesey and Carnarvonshire against Garvin, who is sixty-five years of ace.—He w: s fined Is and cost* and was black-liste for three years. PARK (ILL CHAPEL DEBATING SOCIETY. The Rev. R. W. Hughes pre- sided over te weekly meeting oi the mem- bers of the ^ark Hill Chapel Debating So- ciety last w. ek, when Mr Robert Hugh°s, Regent street, delivered an address on "Ceiriog." Mr Thomas Williams gave a few competitions by the famous Welsh bard. On 1 he motion of Mr J. Williams, Cambrian House, seconded by Miss Jenn"11 Willianjs, a vote of thanks was aecordel Mr Hughes. PENjjRi^ CHAPEL DEBATING SOCIETY.Should Welsh choirs be re- quired to r nder English compositions at Eisteddfod; n was the subject discussed at the mect'ng of the Pendref Chapel De- bating Soct. v on Monday, Mr. T. Thomas presiding. dr. W. Owen Jones, James street, opei: d on the affirmative side. Mr W. Thomas. Friars terrace, opposing him. Remarks w re offered by Messrs. Roberts and Evans, Independent College Hugh Williams, ( .anadda Paul Jones, Cae- lleppa; Ri hard Davies, West End: and Jchn Davit West End, the majority speakine ii favour of the negative view. URITIS;. C OLLEOE CHRIST 1A V I UNION.—'• he annual sermon in conn°"v tion with i e University College of Nortn Wales Brar h of the British College Christ- ian Union as preached at Bangor Cathe- dral on Ti sday evening, the preacher being the Rev. Canon C. H. Robinson, M.A., Cam-ridge University Lecturer in Hausft and editorial secretary of the So- ciety for t e Propagation of the Gosoel. He took foi subject "The argument for Foreign M sions restated." There vav present a 1, -go congregation, mainly com- posed of s'' dents Canon Robinson too< a-s his text he eleventh verse or the third chapter cf the Epistle St. Paul to the Ephesians, "According to the eternal our- pose which he purposed in Christ Jecus our liord." 11: the course of the sermon the preacher pointed out that Christianity would neve have reached us had the ar- guments T:»W adduced agair.si. foreign missions prevailed centuries ago. Several hymns were sung, and the Dean ((Janon John Pryce, M.A.) pronounced the Bene- diction. WESLEYAN EISTEDDFOD.- As in previous years the annual two days' Eis- teddfod, promoted by the Horeb Wesleyan Chapel, proved very successful, and the first meeting on Tuesday was unusually well attended. The presidents were Messrs. T. C. Lewis and J. Evan Roberts. The conductor was Mr. J. P. Jones (loan Glan Menai), Mr. Wilfrid Jones, R.A.M., acting as musical adjudicator. The accom- panist was Mr. D. R. Ellis the chairman if the committee, Mr. W. Lloyd Jones; the treasurer. Mr. David Jones and the secretary Mr. T. Owen, 28. Ambrose street, Hirael. At Tuesday's meeting, ever which Mr. T. C. Lewis presided, the following awards were made. —Childern's solo, "Ti^riad y Dydd, Master T. Bartley, Orm? road; recitation, "TLn two countrv wonun," Master Peter Jones, James street hymn-tune (first-sighi) ringing, Miss Davies, James street nude voice compet:ticn, Ar lan Iorddoneii ddofn (Bryan), Penuel Male Voice Party (con- ductor. Mr. J. H. Roberts) Scriptural work, pri'e divided between Merrs. H. Mary Owen and Lizzie Bartley, both cf Horpb chapel; children's party (confined to one congregation), Horeb party (con- ducted by Miss Jennie BartLpy) rpcita- tion, "Prif Weinidog Ashantee," 1, Miss Fanny Owen, 2, Miss Pollie Jones tran- slation, Mr. J. H. Roberts, Penllvs ter- race descriptive poem on the Bangor market, Mr. T. J. Owen, Penniaonmawr Miss Cissie Williams, a youthful singer living at 19, Tabernacle street, who secured the prize for the best rendition of the song "Mother's letter (W. Davies), was warmly praised by the adjudicator. A prize of L2 2s, together with a medal for tha conductor of the winning choir, at- tracted three children's choirs, each in the opinion of the adjudicator, giving an excellent interpretation of Mis v blodau." In awarding the prize to the Pendref Children's Choir (conducted by Mr. Richard Davies), the adjudicator referred to the beautiful touch of the accompanist (Miss Katie Harvey, Hirael Post Office), who, he said, did not "lead" the choir. but accompanied it in the truest sense of the word. The choir also sang remark- I ably well, being composed of full and rich voices. Owing to the unavoidable absence of Mr J. Evan Roberts, Mr Lloyd Jones presided over Wednesday's gathering. The following won prizes: —St. Mary's Church Party; Mrs E. Jones, Soar, Talsarnau; Mrs HugheSj Hirael; Mrs Harvey, Hirael Post Omce Mrs Henderson Jones, Taly- sarn; Mr T. Jones, Frondeg street; Mr J. T. Davies, James street; Mr John Wil- liams, butcher, Park Hill; Mrs Williams, Albert street, Upper Bangor; Mr Mon Williams, Holyhead; Miss Annie Wil- liams, High street Miss Dun lop, Miss Tyler, Plasllwyd terrace party in charge of Miss Roberts, Market Hall Mr John Jones, Fair View, Hirael Mr P. G. Ro- berts, Osborne terrace, Bangor: Miss Morris, Brynglas Farm, near Bangor Mr William Owen, watchmaker, Hirael, Ban- gor; Mr Alexander Henderson,, Mr J. H. Roberts, Penllys terrace: Gutyn Eifion and the Pendref Choir (conducted by Mr J. Williams). PETTY SESSIONS. — Tuesday, before Messrs Harry Clegg, J. Evan Roberts, Hugh Owen, J. Hughes (Lkmfair- fechan), Henry Lewis, and J. Bryn Ro- berts, M.P. NEW MAGISTRATE. — The Mayor of Bangor (Councillor W. P. Matthews), took the necessary oath, and for the first time since his elevation to the mayoralty occupied a seat on the bench. EJECTMENT. — On behalf of Miss Annie L. Roberts, Pendref. Bangor, Mr. Pentir Williams applied for an ejectment order against Richard Brooks, Panton street, Bangor, whose arrears it was stated amounted to £ 5 2s 6d. The de- stated amounted to £ 5 2s 6d. The de- fendant. who stated that he was unable to secure a house, was given 28 days' notice. THE OLD CROWN AND ANCHOR.— Mr. Thornton Jones intimated that in con- sequence of a communication he had re- ceived from Superintendent Harris, he did not intend to apply for the transfer of the p licence of the Old Crown and Anchor, Ban- gor, to Joseph Walker, at present. THE BLACK LIST. — Richard Jones "Dick Alex" hawker, Kyffin square, Ban- gor, was summoned for drunkenness, and as he has been convicted six times during the past twelve months, Superintendent Harris applied that he be placed on the "black list."—Mr. Thornton Jonp,. for the defendant, asked the Bench not to place him on the black list on this occasion. He was arrested for simple drunkenness, taken to the lock-up, and placed in the cells until the afternoon of the day after his arrest. That in itself was considerable punishment. The Bench should allow the poorer classes to become acquainted with the provisions of the new Act.—Mr. J. Evan Roberts stated that this was the third case under the new Act.—The Chair- man said that it would be best for the de- fendant to be placed on the "black list," besides being a benefit to the general pub- lie and an example to others. He would be nnpd 2- 6d and costs, and in addition would be placed on the black lLt for three years. GAME TRESPASS. — A young man named Samuel Jones, living at Aber, was summoned for game trespass at Glyn Farm, Aber.—Mr. H. C. Vincent pro- secuted, and described the defendant as an idle fellow. — William Williams, rabbit catcher, in the employ of Lord Penrhvn, stated that he found throe snares in the hedge close to Glyn Farm on Jan. 7th. He hid himself behind the hedge, and next morning 'he saw the defendant coming along the road. He inspected the snares and re-set one of them which had been knocked over by a hare. He asked witness not to summon 'him.—The defendant ad- mitted the offence, stated that he wanted food.—He was fined 5" and costs. GUARDIANS AS MONEYLENDERS. illr. R. B. Evans, clerk to the Bangor and Beaumaris Guardians, applied for the committal of Mary Bright, a widow living at Bethe-da. Mr. Evans stated that on August 26th an order was made by the masistrates directing the defendant to re- pav jEl 16:- which had been advanced on loan, together with costs amounting to 10s 6d, but the money had not yet been paid.' At the time the Bench was satisfied I as to the ability of the defendant to pay the money as she had only just received £ 150 in compensation. She had stated that she would rather go to gaol than pay the money, and he now applied for her committal.—The Bench committed the de- fendant to prison for 14 days, but suspended the order for a f^rtniirht. ANNOYING A PENRBYN QrARRY WORKMAN.—Margaret Griffiths, Water street. Caelhvyngrydd. was summoned for committing a breach of the peace, and ap- plication was made by the police that she should be bound ever to be of good behav- iour.—Mr Dew prosecuted, and Mr W. George defended. — From the evidence it appeared that the defendant, on January 20th. followed a Penrhyn quarryman named Rowland Williams, as he was going along Water street. She was most pro- minent, beating a tin a sshe was following Williams up the street. She expressed I surprise to the officer who served her with the summon-, that she did not have more than one; she could do with a doeen < • (laughter). — The defendant denied this story, stating that she did not follow Rowland Williams up Water street. She admitted beating a tin on her own pre- mises.—She was bound over in the sum of £ 5 to be of good behaviour for six months, and was ordered to pav the costs. INDECENT LANGUAGE. — James Tynan, Garden square, Bangor, was sum- moned for using indecent language. — He- was filWd 5s and costs. DRUNKENNESS. Edward Regan, Dean street, Bangor, who wrote a letter stating that he had since signed the pledge, was fined 5s and costs for being drunk. — William Hughes, quarryman, Bangor, was charged with being drunk and disorderly. Witnesses were called on both sides, and the defendant w-as fined 10s and costs.—Robert Jones was fined 10s and costs or 14 days for being drunk in High street, Bethesda.
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Carnarvon. SUNDAY SERVICES. CHURCH OF ENGLAND. Clnist. Church (English) 8.30, Holy Commun- ion; 11, Matins; 6.30, Even Song St. Eavid's (Welsh) 10.30, Matins; 6, Even Song St. Mary's 8.50, Holy Cunnnunion; 10, Matins; 6, Even Song Llanbeblig (Welsh) 10, Matins; 6, Even Song BAPTISTS. Ctersalem Rev Owen Davies. D. CALVINISTIC METHODISTS. Beul.'h Rev R. D. Rowland Cattle Square (Eng.) Rev D. Hughes, M.A. Engedi Rev E. James Jones, M.A. Moriah R?v Evan Jones Shiloh Rev J. E. Hughes, M.A. CON GREGATIONALISTS. Pendref Rev LI. Bryniog Roberta Salem Rev D. Stanley JonM WESLEYANS. Ebenezer 10, &c- Joseph Owen, Penygroes 6, Rev Ishimael Evans English Mr A. Ba^ulay, B.Sc., Bangor I FREE CHURCH OF THE WELSH. Turf Square Mr"R. Griffith THE CHURCH OF THE SON OF MAN. 7, Church street Mr J. B. Allunson ROMAN CATHOLICS. St. Peter and Paul Rev Father Jonas Sir William Preeee, K.C.B., has been I confined to his bed at his London residence with a severe chill, but is now convalescent. The Mayor (Mr W. G. Thomas) visited Mark Lane Mission chapel on Sunday evening, and took part in the service. At the Salem Literary Society on Wed- nesday evening, the Rev Stanley Jones delivered an interesting address. Mr E. M. Davies, Rydal Mount, presided. On Friday a. presentation was made to Mr Edmund Williams, assistant master at the Board School, by the teachers and scholars, on the occasion of his marriage. Mr Williams suitably acknowledged the presentation. The funeral of the late Mr B. M. Wil- liams, music compositor, took place on Saturday at Llanbeblig Churchyard. There was a large number of printers, &c., present. The Rev Evan Jones (Moriah) officiated at the house; and the Rev D. Stanlev Jones at the churchyard. EBENEZER LITERARY SOCIETY. At the above society on Wednesday even- ing, the Rev Ishmael Evans in the chair, a debate was opened by Mrs O. Williams and Mrs J. Paull on "Mary and Martha. CHURCH GUILD.—A meeting of the Church Guild was held on Men lay night, at the National 'cho)l. the V'.ar (the J. W. Wynne Jones, M.A) presiding, when Mr H. Lloyd Carter gave ":Ol!le very interesting reminiscences of his early days. THE MARKET.Saturday.—Fresh but- ter, Is 3d per lb.; salt, do., Is per lb.; eggs, 10 to 12 for Is fowls, 4s to 4s 6d per couple; ducks, 3s each; beef, 2),d to 9d per lb. mutton. 7d to 9d per lb. pork, 5d to 9d per lb. veal, od to 9d per lb. potatoes, 6s per sack. PUBLIC MORALS.—A further meeting was held on Saturday of representatives of Nonconformist Churches to consider the question of public morals, and particularly the Saturday night scenes. After a pro- longed discussion the meeting was further adjourned. ENGEDI LITERARY SOCIETY.—At the above society on Friday night, papers were read by Mr A. Vaughan Evans, Ux- bridge square, on "Botany," and by Mr D. Lloyd Hughes, Nelson Emporium, on "Determination as a condition of success." Mr Roger Evans presided. OBITUARY.—The death took place on Saturday of Mrs Jane Jones, 43, New street, wife of the late Captain Jones. The deceased, who was 63 years of age, had been in ill-health for some time. She was the mother of Captain Richard Jones, North road. Deceased was a faithful mem- ber of the Engedi C.M. Chapel. The funeral, a private one, took place on Tues- day morning. SUDDEN DEATH. -The death took place suddenly on Saturday of Mrs Catherine Roberts, widow of the late Mr J. Chambers Roberts, tailor and draper, 10, Northgate street. The deceased, who was 70 years of age, was medically at- tended. She got up from her chair on Saturday afternoon and complained of headache. She again sat in the chair, and fell over, and died. The funeral (for men only) will take place this (Thursday) after- noon. SHIPPING. -Arrivals: Christiana s.s., Griffiths, Liverpool Carew s.s., Bentley, Liverpool; Alfred Nobel s.s., Campbell, Aberystwyth Virtue, liuxley, Llanael- haiarn: John and Elizabeth, Jones, Port- dinorwic: Ant, Waterworth, Portdinor- wic; Urania, Howels, Beaumaris; Mabel s.s., Roberts, Runcorn; Craignair s.s., Williams, Liverpool.-—Christiana s.s., Griffiths, Liverpool: Carew s.s., Bentley, Penmaenmawr; Craignair s.s., Williams, Penmaenmawr; County of Anglesey, Ed- ward. Portclinlleyn; Thomas. Daries, Coleraine: Elizabeth, Williams, Bristol. LLANBEBLIG CHURCH.—At Llan- beblig Church, on Sunday, the Vicar (the Rt-v J. W. Wynne Jones, M.A.). dedicated a font cover and ewer, given by the Misses De Winton, who now reside in the Isle of Wight, in memory of their mother, Mrs De Winton, and brother, Mr Jeffreys Parrv De Winton. The Vicar, in the course of his sermon, spoke of the high esteem in which the late Mr De Winton was held in the town and of the loss sustained bv the departure from the locality of the Misses De Winton, who had done good work amongst the poor of the town. MORIAH LITERARY SOCIETY .—On I Wednesday evening a miscellaneous meet- ing was held under tl*1 presidency of the Rev Evan Jones. The following took part Mrs Parry (Bangor street), Miss Jones, Tegfrvu Miss Jennie Richards, Miss Polly'Hughes, Miss Nancy Parry, Miss Maggie Humphreys, Messrs H. Vaughan Davies, J. Cottrell. W. H. Jones, J. Tov.-yn Hughes, and Ben Jones. Bardic addresses were given by Mr D. R. Wil- liams, 23, Diitorwic street, and Mr Thomas Parrv, Dinlle. The accompanist was Mr Orwig Williams. I DEATH OF MRS RICHARDS. We I regret to announce the death of Mrs Han- nah II. Richards, widow of the late Mr W. H. Richards, Abersoch, which took place on Saturday, at the residence of her son, Mr Alfred H. Richards, Gwenallt, North o Mr Alfred H. Richards, Gwenallt, North road, aged 65. The funeral took place on Wednesday morning at Bryn'rodyn ceme- tery. The Rev David Hughes, M.A., Castle square, officiated at the house and at the graveside. The mourners were: — Mr and Airs Alfred Richards: Mr J. Menzies, J.P. Mr James Evans, Bron Coris; Mr Daniel Evans, Glanmor. Wreaths were sent by Mr and Mrs Alfred Richards, Mr and Mrs Handley, Rochdale Mr and NJr- Pearson, Birkclale; Miss Pearson, Birkdale Mr and Mrs D. Evans, Glanmor; and Mr and Mrs Fletcher, Bron- ygraig. The coffin, which was of polished oak, with brass mountings, was made by Mr George Williams. The funeral ar- rangements were carried out by Messrs Brymer and Davies, Nelson Emporium. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.—An ad- journed meeting of the Chamber was held .i I on Tuesday evening at the Institute, Mr J. Issard Davies, J.P., presiding. Mr Charles H. Rees attended, and explained in detail a scheme he had drafted to supply the town and district with electricity. He I intended to apply for a provisional order, provided the tradesmen of Carnarvon and district would guarantee a sum of £ 750, in £ 10 shares. The scheme would provide for an electric tramway to Dinas Dinlle and light railway co Trevor, Nantlle, and Ebenezer. It was also intended to con- struct a pier over the sandbank on the An- glesey side, and make a railway to New- borough and Brynsiencyn. The terminus of all the railways on the Carnarvon side would be on the Aber side, except the one to Ebenezer, which would be on the Llan- beris road. Further, Mr Rees said that no assurance could be given that they would get the provisional order; if they failed, the money would be lost. It was purely a speculation.—Mr Rees then left the room, and the members discussed the scheme.— Mr Williams Jones thought the tradesmen of Carnarvon could find the E750 required. --Mr E. Hughes and Mr Brymer felt that the scheme was too large; but they thought that something should be done in the direction of the making of a railway to Ebenezer.—Other members spoke, and the meeting generally approved of the Carnarvonshire scheme. —On the motion of the Chairman, it was resolved to ask the Mayor to convene a public meeting to fur- ther discuss the scheme. BOROUGH MAGISTRATES' COURT.— Monday, before the Mayor (Mr. W. G. Thomas), and other magistrates. OBSTRUCTION. — William Hughes, G. Thomas), and other magistrates. 11 OBSTRUCTION. William Hughes, Wernlas Ddu, was fined 2s 6d and costs for leaving his cart in Pool street, thereby eausine an obstruction. DRUNK ON LICENSED PREMISES. -John Roberts, Well street, was fined 5s ar.d costs for being drunk on licensed pre- miss. DRUNKENNESS. Maggie Gordon was fined 2s 6d and costs for drunkenness, the fine not to be enforced if she would leave the town. — John Roberts, Tem- perance Mawr, and William Bathgate, Baptist street, were fined 2s 6d and costs and 5s and costs respectively, for drunk- enness. OBSCENE LANGUAGE. — Margaret Hughes, Baptist street, was fined 5s and costs for using obscene language. FALSE PRETENCES. — Jane Ellen I Griffith, Pool side, was charged with ob- taining goods by false pretences from H. R. Roberts, draper, Palace street. —• The prosecutoi said that the defendant came to his shot and asked for two night-dresses for her sister. Witness gave her two night-dresses, which were valued at 5s 6d. She promised to return -hem the same night or the following looming if they would not do. The defendant did not re- turn the goods, and the witness called at her bou-e. The defendant told him that the ni<ht-dre.sses were at her sister's house. Witness went to the defendant's sister, but she did not know anything about them. Witness identified the goods (produced) [S his property. — Margaret Ellen Hushes, the ckfndant's sister, said that she did not know anything about the night-dresses She did not send her sis- ter for them Ellen Pierce, Wesley street, said that on the 7th inst. the de- fendant asked her to take a night-dress to the pawns iop. She received 9d for it. —Answering the Mayor witness said that she used to go to pledge things for people. -P.C. Thomas (37) said that he went to the prisoner's house en the morning of the .8th with the two night-dresses. She said to him, "Who would have thought that he would have done such a thing. I was go- ing there to pav now." Witness charged her with the offonce, and in reply she said that she did not get them in her sister's name. She got them in her own name. She pledged them to get money to pay the rent.—W. Hame;, pawnbroker, said that Mrs. Pierce pawn?d one night-dress on the Gth, and the defendant another on the. 7th.—The defndant denied that she ob- tained the goods by false pretences; and said that she asked to be allowed to keep the goods so that her sister might see them. The Bench bound the defndant under the First Offender's Act in the sum of £3.
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Portmadoc. The members of the Tabernacle Chapel promised £ 500 tovvards the connexional Centenary Fund. But they have contri- buted £ 550. CHOIR SUPPER. Mr and Mrs Wil- liams, Vicarage, entertained the choir, all the Sunday School teachers and other officers of the Church to supper this week. After supper a miscellaneous meeting was held. AFFECTION OR REASON ? -Mr Tank, Post Office, opened debate at the Zion Debating Society, last week, on "Which is the safer guide in choosing a partner for life,—affection or rc:'son?" He spoke for :faffeetion," whilst. Mr W. Jones Owen, East Avenue, upheld reason. The majority favoured affection. THE COUNTY SCHOOL. Though several pupils left at Christ-mas, their places have been taken by others, so that the total number has not decreased. Only two of the County Schools in Carnarvon- shire have been placed in the first class for technical work. Bargor Girls'* School and the Portmadoc, School. DEATH OF CAPTAIN DAVID MORRIS. -We regret to announce the death of Captain David Morris ("Royal Charter"), Ceylon Villa. He was about 80 years old. The funeral took place on Monday, the Rev W. J. Nicholson officia- ting. The interment was at Salem Chapel burial ground. THE TOWN HALL. The work of re- construction was stopped long ago, and the town has neither a, Market Hail nor a Town Hall. The deadlock is a serious loss to the ratepayers. There are no tolls coming in from stallage, nor receipts for the hire of the Town Hall. As the dis- pute in the matter has been kept secret, I the public do not know who is to blame. FOOTBALL. -Bv an error in the ar- rangements, the Aberystwyth College team came here on Saturday, when the local team were to play the League match against Penmaenmawr. A team of reserves played the College team. Result I Aberystwyth, 2: Portmadoc (Reserve), 0. In the Leao-e match the scores were as follow Portmadon, 6: Penmaenmawr, 0. I THE LITERARY SOCIETIES. M-ss Jones, Tremadoc Mills, read a paper on "The characteristics of Bi good woman" at the Memorial Chapel, the Rev. D. J. Wil- lialus presiding. A miscellaneous meeting was held at the Tabernacle Literary So- ciety, Mr Jones Parry in the chair. Papers on "Islwyn" and "Pedrog" were read at Garth by Messrs Owen Hughes and Evan Evans. FISHERY ASSOCIATION. — A meet- ing was held last night for the purpose of receiving the report of the committee tha was appointed to take the necessary steps to form a Fishery Association for the dis- trict. The report was adopted and ar. association was formed. It will be ve"y well supported throughout the dis- trict. GARTH CHAP EI, P ASTOR,ATE.The Rev Thomas Owen, who some months ago gave up the pastorate of Garth Chapel, but who kindlv continued the supervision of the church until a successor could be appointed, has advised the members to proceed to the election of another pastor. It is his intention to reside in another town. THE FREE CHURCH COUNCIL. -The old Liberal Club rooms in Church street -being vacant, it is in+en^ert to make it as the headquarters of the Council. The es- timated annual expenses will be about -622. Of this amount the Council will guarantee £ 10, and it is expected the churches will provide the balance. The opinion of the lady members of the churches will be taken as to the formation of a girls' guild. APPEALS.—A special court was held on Thursday, for the purpose of hearing appeals against the payment of poor rates. The magistrates present were Messrs R. M. Greaves (chairman), J. R.. Prichard, W. Watkin, ajid Dr 8. Griffith. There were only two appeals from Criccieth, but from Ynyscvnhaiarn there were several. The Bench excused some, and ordered others to pay a portion, and the rest- the full amount. Mr Morris Williams repre- sented the Criccieth overseers, and Mr David Jones the Ynyscynhaiarn overseers. POPULAR CONCERTS. Another of a series of popular concerts was held on Friday evening, Mr R. Casson in the chair. The following sang:—Miss Pechell, Mrs J. E. Williams, Mrs Watkin Williams, Mr W. R. Owen. Miss M. O. Davies, Mr J. Bryant, and Mr R. S. Williams. The St. John's Church bellringers performed on a set of bells, and Mrs J. E. Williams and P.M:.s Pechell gave an instrumental dnett. On the motion of Mr Andrews, seconded by Mr John Humphreys, a vote of thanks to the chairman was passed. THE GLASLYN RIVER. Mr R. Casson, the agent of Mrs Davidson and Mr A. Osmond Williams, M.P., has informed these who are anxious to form a local Board of Conservators, that they will get every help from Mr Davidson and Mr Wil- liams to carry out their intentions. Very few people are aware that the fishing in the Glaslyn river has been protected at the expense of Mr Robert Isaac, Union Foundry, and Mr C. E. Breese. The last few years they have spent about £30 annually, and Mr Breese paid £150 for 3000 yearling trout which had been turned into the river. Messrs Breese, J. R. Prichard, David Jones, G. Parry Jones, Penrhyn; S. Crick, and J. R. Owen, have been appointed a committee to make the preliminary arrangements before forming an association.
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Pwllheli. We regret to understand that Capta-n Rees Williams, South Beach, is very ser- iously ill. Mr R. A. and Miss Naylor, of Warring- ton and London, who have been staying at the West End Hotel for the last few weeks, issued invitations to a dance on Thursday evening. About seventy attended. Amongst the guests were the Rev A. W. Gough (vicar of Brompton), Mrs Gough, Mrs and the Misses Naylor, Mrs Birtwell, Miss Stannus, Mr Solomon Andrews, Canon and Mrs Davies, Mr and Mrs Cor- bett Yale, &c. An excellent supper was served, and the usual toasts given. Mr Gough then delivered a most eloquent address. Dancing took place in the re- creation room, and a. very enjoyable even- ing was spent. SUDDEN DEATH.—Mrs Williams, wife of ex-P.C. R. Williams, died very suddenly last Saturdav, in her 56th year. ILLNESS "OF MR RICHARD JONES. We are glad to understand that Mr Richard Jones, printer and bookseller, is recovering. GLASLYN. Tlie well-known Welsh bard Glaslyn delivered an excellent address I on "Welsh Literature" at the Minffordd Literary Society last week. Mr Eben. Morris presided. 1 MR LLOYD GEORGE. Mr Lloyd George has been elected hon. president of the Liberal Club, on the motion of Mr Myrddin Rees, seconded by Mr Houghton Davies. A SMART BILLIARD PLAYER. After his fine performance at the old Liberal Club rooms, Mr Haston Roberts is now considered a crack player. MR HOUGHTON DAVIES. Mr T. J. Houghton Davies, solicitor, gave every satisfaction as chairman of the large meet- ing held at the Town Hall last week to welcome Mr Lloyd George. He showed tact and ability. AM.BULAN0E TCLASS. Messrs G. E. Roberts, New Shop, and J. W. J. Hughes, Cambrian Station, have been appointed joint secretaries of the town ambulance class. Mr R. Casson has subscribed 10s to- wards the funds. BARDSEY ISLAND. Dr J. M. Thomas was summoned to Bardsey Island to attend one of the lighthouse men who was ill. He intended to return to the mainland in the evening, but in the interval a storni arose and continued to rage for a week, and Dr Thomas was on the island the whole -1 the time. WESLEYAN .GUILD.- A meeting of this guild was held on Friday night, the Rev Lewis Owen in the chair. Mr Isaac Williams, Nevin, read a paper on "Billy Bray." A vote of thanks to Mi-Williams, on the motion of Mr Richard Roberts, New street, seconded by the Chairman, was passed.. PENMOUNT.—-Mr Wm. Jones, Picton Castle, presided over a meeting of the Penmount Literary Society on Friday, when Mr T. J. Ellis, Arvonia Stores, read a paper on "Man as a social being." Ob- servations were made by Messrs Cornelius Roberts, Cobden Roberts, W. Wynn Owen, W. J. Williams, and. G. Dor kins. NATURAL HISTORY. Mr John Row- lands, the Maes Aviary, explained the ways of the bee, at the Y.M.A. on Monday night, Arifog in the chair. Papers were also read by Mr Owen Parry, Ysgiiborwen, and Mr W. J. Williams on "Ants" and "Spiders" respectfully. SUPPER.—Mr J. Evans Hughes, pre- sident of the Salem Literary Society, en- tertained the members to supper on Thurs- day evening. Songs, addresses, &c., were given by Miss Wynne Jones, Messrs O. Robvns Owen, R. H. Roberts, J. Row- lands, J. Humphreys, Arifog, James Griffith, C. Evans, T J. Jones, and J. R. Williams. POLICE COURT. Wednesday, before Messrs Robert Carreg (chairman), R. Owen Jones, and T. E. Griffith, and the Rev J. O. Williams Ellis, M.A. A CONSCIENTIOUS OBJECTOR. Mr D. H. Williams, M.A., headmaster of the County School, asked for an order exempt- ing his child from va.ccination.-The Chair-
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Criccieth BI JLDIXG.—More houses will be1 built in Mona street soon. THE REV JOHN OWEN, M.A.—The Rev John Owen, M.A., is now in a fair way to a complete recovery from his indisposi- tion. ENTER,TAIX3IENT.-M r JoneK, Llan- gued (brcther-in-law of Mr J. W. Bowen, chemist), gave an interesting gramophone, and magic lantern entertainment at the Wesleyan vestry room last weeii, the Rev J. 1.1. Hughes in the chair. DEATHS.The remains of the late Mrs Evans, wife of Mr Owen Evans, Holywell terrace, were interred at the cemeterv on Saturday, in her 67th year. Deceased" was a member of Zion Chapel. The Rev John Owen, M.A., officiated at the funeial. -On the same day, and in the sarao cemetery, the remains of Mr Edward Hughes, 14, Marine terrace, were interred. He was G7 years of age, and had sailed to many parts of the world. Recently he had made his home with his niece, Miss Owen, who nursed him throughout, his illness. The Revs Richard Lloyd and Wm. Williams (Manchester House) officiated at the funeral.
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Penrhyndeudraeth. THE AMBULANCE CLASS.—The Am- bulance Class, under the care of Dr J. R. Jones, will take part this week in the com- petitions at Barmouth. Eight classes have entered. NAZARETH LITERARY SOCIETY.— The meeting on Thursday at the Nazareth Literary Society was of a miscellaneous character, Mr. Rees Jones presiding.. The following took part: Messrs Elias Jones, G. P. Williams, R. Richards, W. Jones, H. R. Jones, W. M. Roberts, and W. M. Jones. C.M. SUNDAY SCHOOLS. — The re- port presented at the last C.M. Sunday School meeting was not satisfactory. Some of the most important standards showed signs of declinging. The number c-f scholars on the books was 1,304; aver- age attendance, 851. DEATH OF MR ELLIS J. WILLIAMS. -The funeral of the late Mr Ellis J. Wil- liams, Shop Fawr, took place on Friday, the interment being at Beddgelert. De- ceased, who was 28 years old, was known for his kindly disposition. The funeral was one of the largest ever seen in tho dis- trict. POLICE COURT. — On Saturday, be- fore Messrs. E. M. Roberts nnd W. Jones, P.C. Davies charged Robert Smith, Ban- gor, with being drunk and disorderly on Friday night. Fined 5s and costs. — On Monday, before Mr. W. Jcnes. John Bird and James Jones, tramps, w^re charo-ed with begging. P.C. Davies was the °in- formant.—They were sent to gaol for a fortnight. SMALL-POX AND TRAMPS.-An Irish tramp applied for a ticket of admission to the workhouse, at the police station, on Friday night, P.C. D. R. Davies, who w!i'5 charge, searched the man, and ex- pressed the hope, incidentally, that lie was not suflorin-T from small-pox. The tramp said that he was not suffering from any disease, and that wherever he went people seemed to be afraid of hirti. '-Small-pox is bad at Newtown," he said, "and I onlv wish that some of the 'big uns' may get the small-pox, because of the bother they make about it." A FEMALE TRAMP AND HER BTS- BAND.—Amongst the vagrants who asked for tickets of admission to the workhouse, on Friday night, was a woman. The fol- lowing conversation took place between P.C. D. R. Davies and tha woman:—The Officer: \ou were here a few months ago? —The woman: Yes, about five months ago. Wliere is your husband ? Here he is (pointing to a male tramp).He is not your husband ? Yes (turning to the man). And we are married, are we not?-The Man: Y es. We were married on the 29th of September, last year.—-The Woman Yes, it was the 29th of September when we were married.- Where ? At Notting- ham. Where there? At the registrar's office. -Wlwre is the certificate? Why should I bother about a certificate?—"You must be careful, or you may be taken up for bigamy," said the officer. "Bigamy!" ejaculated the woman. "VI' ell, he took another wife and I took mother husband to keep me warm the-e cold nights! What. 'arm :< there in that?" -lij _7 Printed for the Welsh Notional Press Co.. Ltd., by Thomas Jones, and published by him at the "G-enedl" Office, New Harbour* Carnarvon.
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1- man We grant you the order because you are a man of knowledge, though small- pox is spreading in the country. DR17NKENNESS. Richard Hughes, shoemaker, represented by Mr Evan R. Davies, d emeu a charge of drunkenness preferred against him by P.C. illiams.— Hughes, who had often been before the court, was fined 10s, costs 8s (3d.- -Mr Win. George, on behalf of the police, prosecuted I David Ridge, painter, for being drunk on licensed premises on Saturday. Defend- ant pleaded guilty, was lined 2s 6d, costs 8s Cd.W. E. Williams, Mitre Hotel, I was summoned by the police, for whom Mr George appeared, for permitting drunken- ness.—Mr Arthen Owen deie Hugh Williams, when he inspected the i public houses on Saturday night, found t D. Ridge, the defendant in t.he previous action, drunk on the premises. The officer said that he drew the defendant's attention to the state Ridge was in. There was half a glass of beer behind Ridge. There were four men in the kitchen, but only three glasses of beer. The defendant asked the witness if he could prove that drink was served to Ridge, and the officer replied that he could not, and that he did not want to. Defendant told witness that he did not know that Ridge was in the house. A customer might pass the bar without being seen by anyone in the bar. -Mr Owen said that Ridge was not served with drink. Henry Jones, plumber, said that he called for I drinks for himself and two friends. *idgft came in afterwards, called for a drink, and was refused. No drink was brought m r afterwards. Ridge was quiet and sat by the fire.By Mr George: Ridge was dno'V and was there for about a. quarter of an hour.—By Mr Owen: Ridge did not annoy anybody. Ridge could walk home. — W. Turner, in service at the hotel, and in charge of the tap-room, proved that he refused drink to Ridge, who did not mis- behave in any way.—W. E. Williams, the I accused, said that he had no idea th_il | Ridge was in the house, but the moment j witness found he was there the man was turned out.—The Bench, in fining the de- fendant a small sum (5s), regretted they had to do so. The man in charge of the I tap-room ought to have informed Captain Williams that a drunken man was in the j house. — Peter Williamson, painter, was fined 2s Gd, costs 8s Gd, for being drunc W. Macplierson was fined 2s Gd, and costs Ss Gd. Replying to the Bench, he said that his nose was red owing to indigestion, b it. he confessed to having swallowed a lot of whisky in his time. I DEPUTATIONS. — Mr Evan R. Davids introduced to the Bench two deputations— one representing tne Monthly .meeting and the other the Free Churches.—Mr Abel Williams, after a few remarks, read th • memorial signed by the chairman and sec retary of the Monthly meeting. The de- putation did not in any way dictate to the Bench, who had in the past showed mucii sympathy with the temperance, cause, but j I asked the justices to follow the precedent in the barnham case when it became np- I cessary.—The Rev. John Hughes .supported the memorial. He said that though there were only 5(X) people in the parish of Edeyrn, there were five public-houses in the place.—The Rev. Myrddin Rees pre- sented the memorial of the f r,o. Church Council. It was hoped that the new Licensing Act would b) administered with thoroughness. There were twenty public-houses and one grocer's licence in Pwllheli. — The Chair- man There used to be 40 public-houses here.—Mr Bees was glad things were getting better.—The Chairman said that the Bench had always been against the grocer's licence. Mr .Rees wanied T lla public-houses to be closed at oil earlier hour. — The Chairman: At ni.ne in the country and ten in the towns.—Superin tendent Jones said that the Bench had al- ways supported the police in all the actloli;i taken by them. — The Rev. Lewis Ow '01 supported. Mr Abel Williams thanked the Bench for so courteously receiving the deputations. i