The North Wales Express

HOLYHEAD SCHOOL; BOARD. On Wednesday a meeting was held, Mr John N. Thomas, J.P., in the chair. The Attendance Officer (Mr Treflyn Jones) pre- sented his report, which showed that the attendance at the schools had improved. A number of parents were summoned before the Board, for neglecting to send their children to school, and as some of them had been previously convicted, and not yet paid their fines, the Clerk was instructed to take the necessary steps for procuring distraints and committal warrants against them. In reference to collecting the fines imposed by the magistrates, Mr W. S. Owen "aid he had made enquiries and he was hi- 'ormed that in all the other divisions the ..res were collected by the magistrates' cleifc, and not by the Boards' clerk. The Chairman suggested that before taking any further steps, it would be advisable to au- proach the local bench, and Mr W. S. Owen proposed, and the Rev John Williams seconded, and it was carried, that thFm èltLpi that course. -Mr W. D. Jone3 muir.d j itni a precept be issued for 6d in the £ which will cover the liabilities up to the appointed day. Mr W. S. Owen seconded the motion, which was carried.

-o<L DO YOU KNOW CARNARVON AND DISTRICT. That this evening (Thursday) and to-mor- row evening the new historical play "Twysog Datydd," by Mr T. liwynn Jones, will oe performed at the Guild Jriall by the p Ddraig Goch Dramatic Company? That this is the first time for the play to be produced on the stage? ,I ,,it the scenery has been specially painted for this production by Mr Oweit Edwards? That the company have suffered from several disadvantages, some of the original cast being involuntarily absent through ill- ness? That "Buffalo Bill's monster show" is to astonish us on the fourth of May? That the thoroughness of the exhibition I may be judged oeforehand from the thoroughness of the advertising? I That this is positively the last appear- ance on this planet of the big show? That a fewer number than was anticipated attended the Inquiry on Wednesday as spectators? I That those who were present greatly en- joyed the amiable quips and cracks of the Town Council's pleader—the member for Anglesey? 'lhat his sprightly wit caused many a burst of laughter even among those against whom the shafts of ridicule were directed? That the peppering of the energetic secretary of the Ratepayers' Association was delightful? That the "election address" episode was rich? That Mr J. R. Hughes, as will be seen from our correspondence column, has apologised to the Mayor for Monday night's remarks ? That this is commendable? That a dangerous precedent, inimical to the best interests of municipal dignity and honour, was otherwise in danger of being set up? That the season of the local dancing class was brought to a successful termination last Thursday evening with a Cinderella? That upwards of eighty attended, which seems to indicate that the devotees of the "light fantastic" are increasing? That much pleasure has been derived from the winter's course of lessons? That the great and genial S. W. Parnliam was the M.C.? That our genial Postmaster has received the office of the mastership of the North Shields Post Office? That Mr Jones has accepted? That though Carnarvon folk will be elated with his promotion (the salary is Y.70 higher), they will be sorry to part with him? That the Frenchman has one good trait? That he shows great respect for the dead? That he invariably removes his hat when a funeral passes? That people in Carnarvon ought to follow his example, instead of standing staring at the mourners as though they were looking at a show? BANGOR AND DISTRICT. That Tuesday's weekly sitting of the Ban- gor bench was perhaps the briefest on record, the business being got .rough I under the half hour? That the local police on Sunday night showed considerable energy in the dispersal j of pavement gossipers? That Friday's quarterly meeting of the Bangor and Beaumaris Port Sanitary Authority, whose proceedings are rarely worth recording in print, were for once very interesting? That it is most essential for the safety of the public that this reckless importation of dynamite into and through the city should be thoroughly sifted, and the parties re- sponsible brought to task? That Bangorians do not desire to have in their midst a repetition of the Cwmyglo I disaster? That the two-bob banquet of the local j Primrose League held at the Castle Hotel on Monday was not marked by any display of eloquence? That the guest of the evening wisely eschewed reference to controversial mat- ters and handled his favourite and time- j worn topic—fiscality—most tenderly? ( That those who are privileged to listen to his utterances are wearied of his constant j and persistent harping upon the same string, and are wishful that he should un- burden himself of his opinions of matters in ) which those whose suffrages he is seeking take a special interest—education and tem- perance to wit? That it is pleasant to be able to note that during his political campaign Mr Navlor, following the example of the late Mr" William Rathbone, has abstained from any indulgence in personalities, and has thereby made himself many friends who, when the time comes, may be found amongst his most active political foes? That Messrs W. Dew and Son are next week bringing a portion of the Penrhyn estate, situate in the Vale of Conway, into the market? That Mr Coroner Pentir Williams loses but little time in holding his inquiries and that jurymen are thankful for the dis- patch he displays in disposing of them? That in the face of that held on Monday it might be desirable if the pier attendants were provided with the instructions of the Royal Humane Society as to dealing with bodies floating with the tide? That at Bangor, as-elsewhere, there yet, as exemplified on Monday, clings the belief that nothing must be done with a body pending the arrival of a policeman. That the Coroner would do well to dis- sipate such mistaken notions? That those, who have been entrusted with the conversion of certain business premises in the main thoroughfare claim a, ,,ne,, credit for the promptitude with which the work has been executed, as do the archi- tects who were entrusted with the tasteful designs? That Dr Roland Rogers, who has been on the sick list since Easter, suffering from an acute attack of pneumonia, is, his many friends in the Principality will be gratified to know, convalescent although still con- fined to the house? That as an organist at St. James Church he has had a most efficient substitute in Miss Hewitt, a well-known leader of local orchestras and an accomplished violinist? That Colonel Platt, C.B., is salmon fish- ing in Scotland? That the death of Dr Samuel Smiles re- calls the fact that in his "Self Help" there is the best part of a chapter devoted to the work of a Bangor amateur astronomer—a workman at Port Penrhyn—whose home- made tejescope is included in the collection of exhibits at the Public Museum? That, by the way. it may be noted that these exhibits sadly need weeding out, too much rubbish cumbering a scanty space? That those members of the audience who at Mr Seth Hughes's concert, at the Pen- rhyn Hall, on Tuesday night, blatantly clamoured for certain songs showed a de- f plorable lack of manners? That they must remember that such con- certs are not the "sixpenny shouts" which, apparently, they are accustomed to attend? That Mr H. C. Vincent spoke rather plainly at the Primrose League dinner? That at the police court on Tuesday a witness continually referred to Mr Vincent as Mr Huw Rowland?

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< MUSEUM FOR WALES. The Marquis of Londonderry, President of the Board of Education, on Wednesday, received a representative deputation who urged the importance of establishing a National Museum for Wales. The deputa- tion desired a permanent Government grant to be made, but were willing to leave the decision as to where the museum should be erected either to the President of the Board or to arbitrators appointed by him. Lord Londonderry, in the course of a sym- pathetic reply, said that the question was mainly one for the Treasury, but if the Com- mittee who were now considering a prac- tical scheme could fix on something really definite embodying the wishes of all three parts of Wales his Department would very carefully consider it and would endeavour to the "best of their ability to support an application to the Treasury.

LOCAL NEWS. Carnarvon. SUNDAY SERVICES. CHURCH OF ENGLAND. Christ Church (English) 8.30, Holy Com- munion; 11, Matins; 6.20. Even Song St. David's (Welsh) 10.30, Matins; 6, Even Song St. Mary's 8.30, Holy Communion; 10, Matins; 6, Even Song I BAPTISTS. I Caersalem Mr Morgan Jones, Bangor Coll. CALVINISTIC METHODISTS. Beulah Rev David Jones, Disgwylfa Castle Square Rev A. Wynne Thomas, Aberystwvth Engedi Rev D. R. Griffith Moriah Rev Ellis Edwards, M.A., Bala I Shiloh Rev G. Teewyn Parry, Llanberis

I CONGREGATIONALISTS. Pendref 10 Rev Mr Jones, Llanbedrog 6, Rev LI. Bryniog Roberts Salem 10, Rev LI. Bryniog Roberts 6, Rev Mr Jones, Llanbedrog

I WESLEYANS. I Ebenezer 10, Rev R. W. Jones, Portdinorwie j 6, Rev Owen Williams I FREE CHURCH OF THE WELSH. j Turf Square 10.30, Mr Wm. Jones I 6, Mr Thomas Jones, Vaynol terrace I ROMAN CATHOLICS. j St. Peter and Paul Rev Father Jones Mr R. J. O'Brien Owen, son of the Rev David O'Brien Owen, has taken up a post as electrical engineer at Leeds. Mr R. Eifion Jones, organist of Salem Congregational Chapel, has gained the degree of A.L.C.M. Mr T. Jones, the postmaster, has been promoted to the postmastership of North Shields. He will take up his duties there about the 1st June next. GOOD TEMPLARY.—At the ordinary meeting of the Lodge on Monday night, Mr W. Jones, Pretoria terrace (Chief Templar) presiding, an interesting paper was read by Mr R. Jeffreys. SUCCESS.—We are glad to understand that Mr Percy Evans, of Cae Spencer, Bon; cewydd, and assistant with Mr R. Roberts, chemist, Bangor street, has successfully passed his final examination as chemiat and druggist in London. THE HARBOUR TRUST. — A special meeting of the Trust is to be held at eleven o'clock on Friday next to consider the North Wales Electric Power Company's Scheme Bill which it is understood will shortly come before Parliament. CONCERT.—The last of the subscription concerts, organised by Mr C. A. Jones—to whom all music lovers owe a deep debt of gratitude—was held at the Guild Hall on Wednesday night, the artistes being Miss Agnes Lewis (piano), Madame Sadler Fogg (vocalist), and Mr Verbrugghen (violinist). Y.M.C.A.-The annual meeting of mem- bers of the above association was held on Thursday evening, at the Assembly Rooms, the chair being occupied by Dr P. Fraser. The balance sheet for last years was sub- mitted by Mr Rees Williams, acting secre- tary, and after some discussion, it was adopted. The retiring members of the Executive Committee, viz., Mr J. D. Gruchy I Gaudin, M.A., Mr George Davey, and Mr Robert Jeffreys were unanimously re- elected. SHIPPING.—Arrivals: County of An- glesey, Edwards, Portinllaen; Dinas, Ro- berts, Moelfre; Christiana s.s., Griffiths, j Liverpool; Carew, s.s., Edwards, Liverpool; Craignair, s.s., Williams, Liverpool; Pride of the Weaver, Britain, Liverpool; Ann, Williams, Rhosneigr; Teal s.s., Ross, Glas- gow; John and Elizabeth, Jones, Bangor; ¡ Aeron Belle, Davies, Cardiff .-Sailings: Christiana s.s., Griffiths, Liverpool; Craig- nair s.s., Williams, Penmaenmawr Carew s.s., Edwards, Penmaenmawr; Sarah I McDonald, Davies, Silloth Teal s.s., Ross, St. Rollox; Pride of the Weaver 8.8.. Bri- tain, Penmaenmawr; Dinas, Roberts, Red Wharf; Renown, Thomas, Llanelly; Wm. Shepherd. Hughes, Silloth. SALEM BAND OF HOPE.—The winter session terminated on Thursday afternoon, when about 120 children sat down to an ex- cellent repast provided for them at the I schoolroom. The following ladies attended at the tables:—Mrs G. O. Jones, Hill street; Mrs D. Harris, Margaret street; Misses Katie Williams, Rose Hill; Eunice Humphreys, Thomas street; Lena Stythe, Rhianfa; Sallie Bibby, Palace street; Laura J. Jones, Kuantan; Dossie Jones. Lisburne House; May Owen and Jennie Owen, Minerva; M. L. Tolernan, Pool side; and Jane Jones, Priory terrace, assisted by several young men. Songs, &c., were given by Edith Bibby, Maggie Davies. Dora E. Williams, Annie Francis, Nell Williams, Gwladys M. Owen. Willie Evans, Tommy Thomas, and Caradoc Francis. COUNTY MAGISTRATES' COURT. — On Saturay, before Mr John Menzies and others, Henry Williams, Llys. Brynrefail, Cwmyglo, was fined 15s and costs for annoy- ing passengers on the London and North Western Railway. Mr Fenna prosecuted, and Mr Richard Roberts appeared for the defendant.—Richard Jones, a tailor, resid- ing at Penygroes, was summoned for drunk- enness. Mr Richard Roberts, who de- fended, alleged that the constable who had instigated the proceedings was merely per- secuting the defendant, with whom so much sympathy was felt among his friends that they had subscribed towards the cost of his defence. Witnesses were called on the de- fendant's behalf, but the hearing resulted in a fine of 2s 6d and costs being imposed.- Rowland Davies, New street, Cwmyglo, was fined 5s and costs for drunkenness. COMPETITIVE MEETING.—A compe- titive meeting was held at Caersalem Bap- tist Chapel on Thursday evening, the chair being occupied by Mr R. J. George. Mr Richard Roberts was the conductor. The adjudicators were Mr Ben Jones, A.C., Mr R. R. Parry, Gwalchmai; Mr J. P. Owen, Eifionydd, Mrs Edwards, Rock House; and Mr Edward Hughes. County School. A song was given by Miss Annie Roberts, Pool street, and a glee party (led by Mr J. G. Metcalfe) rendered several pieces. The following gained prizes :-Poetry Mr Thomas Jones, Vaynol road, and Mr Thomas Williams, 19. Pool lane. Prose: Miss E. Williams, Bontnewydd. and E. Jones, Ty- ddvn Whiskin; Mabel Roberts. J. A. Griffith, and Janet Williams. Recitations: W. T. Evans. J. A. Griffith. S. LI. Ed- wards, J. C. Thomas, Hugh Roberts, Fanny Owen F" Glyn Wil]i>m« Eleanor Rees, .Aiiln- Jon" Music: Minnie Williams, L. J. Salisbury, Maggie Williams. Willie Sntis bury, Willie Thomas, Agnes Kate Jones, Annie J. Williams, R. J. Parry, O. Salis- bury; and Robert Roberts and party. Pen- cil drawing: Hugh Roberts, Richard Evans. Embroidery: Mary Williams, Lizzie Ed- wards, and A. J. Williams. Mr Richard Prichard was the accompanist. Mr Charles Ryle Jones. The Priory, acted as secretary. ACCIDENTS.-We regret to learn of a series of painful occurrences in the family of Mr Morris Hughes, Tyddyn Pandy farm. Mrs Hughes, the wife and mother, died on Thursday after but a short illness, at the age of 72 years. While the daughter was attending her mother one night, a can of boiling water turned upon her, and she was severely scalded. Mr David Hughes, the son, also met with an accident of a serious nature. He and his brother-in-law, Mr Tom Edwards, on Friday, were driving in a trap to Llanrug, and whilst near Plasgwyn, Pontrug, the reins snapped and the horse bolted. Mr Edwards jumped out, and Mr Hughes, in attempting to follow, fell, and received serious injuries to the head and other parts of the body. First aid was ien- dered by Miss Atkins and Miss Stanley, of Plasgwvn, and Mr Hughes was subsequently removed home, and was medically attended, The funeral of Mrs Hughes took place on Tuesday, the remains being interred at Llanrug cemetery. In the first carriage were Dr John Williams, Rev E. James Jones, M.A., and Mr Ellis Jones, Mona View. In the second, Mr Morris Huglus (husband), sons, Mr R. Pritchard, Coedmar- ion (cousin), with J. Iorwerth Hughes and Morris Hughes (grandsons). Other car- riages contained relatives and friends. Messrs Jones and Miller were the under- takers. Much sympathy is felt with the family. BOROUGH MAGISTRATES' COURT. -On Monday, before Mr J. R. Pritchard and Mr Richard Thomas, Robert Jones. 41, Baptist street, and Wm. Hughes, 61, High street, Penmaenfliawr, were charged by the police with being on the premises of Mr John Owen, carter, for an unlawful purpose on Sunday morning. P.C. 37 said that he saw the defendants coming out of the yard occupied by Mr Owen between one and two o'clock on Sunday morning, and when ques- tioned they failed to give a satisfactory reason for their presence on the premises.— The defendants said that they were not on any unlawful purpose.—The case was dis- missed with a caution.—Margaret Owen, Baptist street, was charged with using pro- fane language. The case was adjourned for a onth.-David Thomas, Brynygro, Llan- rug, was fined 2s 6d and costs for driving a cart at night without a light.—Thomas G. Thomas, Cae Rhos, Llanrug, was summoned for not putting his name on his cart. The case was dismissed on the payment of costs. —Jane Roberts and Catherine Ann Ed- wards, pepper Lane, were summoned for stealing various articles from a house in Baptist street. Mr Nath. Roberts appeared for Roberts, and Mr R. Roberts for Ed- wards. The defence was that the two de- fendants were asked to sell the articles on commission. The ease was dismissed. SHILOH COMPETITIVE MEETING. -The annual competitive meeting in con- nection with the Shiloh C.M. Chapel was held on Wednesday evening, Mr J. Lewis Jones, B.A., Bee Croft, presided, and the Rev J. E. Hughes, M.A. (pastor) conducted. The adjudicators were:—Music, Mrs Dr Fraser, R.A.M., and Mr D. T. Edwards, A.C.; poetry and recitations, Mr Thomas Jones (Powvson); prose, Rev D. Stanley Jones; art. &c.. Mrs R. Norman Davies. Quellyn; Mr R. LI. Jones, architect; Messrs R. Jeffreys. J. Wynn Parry, and Wm. Thomas, Dinorwic street. Mr Gwilyn Ed- wards ably accompanied. The chief prose winners were Misses Jane Lizzie Roberts, Rhosbodrual: L. A. Williams, New street; Lizzie Roberts, Hill street Mrs John Jones. Mary street. The prize for poetry was divided between Messrs G. O. Griffith and John Jones, Mary street. Chief essay. prize divided between Messrs J. Wynn Parry and Wm. Thomas, Dinorwic street. Solo, "Heavenly Song (confined to the town), Mr H. G. Richards. Welsh air, Miss Agnes' K. Jones; and special prizes were awarded to Master Johnny Evans and Miss Katie Jones, Williams street. Chief recita- tion, Mr Thomas Jones, Vaynol street. Essay (confined to women). Miss C. Jones, Dinorwic street. Recitation (under 18), Miss Annie Davies, Pengelli. In the choral competition, Shiloh Bach Choir (conductor, Mr Robert Jones, Glanmorfa Slate Works), was the winner; and for any two Welsh airs a party led by Mr John Salisbury gained the prize. Mr T. H. Lewis was the secretary, and Mr John Owen, Pool street, was the treasurer. C.M. COUNTY EXAMINATION—The result of the County Examination of the Arvon C.M. Monthly Meeting, which has just been published, shows that the total number of candidates was 1065, as compared with 1209 last year. The five churches of the town were represented at the examination, the total number of successful candidates being 75. Shiloh church claims the first position, with 23; Engedi comes second with 19. Then Castle Square with 18; Moriah 12; and Beulah 3. The following are the names of the successful candidates: Above 21: Shiloh, Robert Jeffreys, John Roberts, Maggie E. Roberts. There were no success- ful candidates in this class from the other churches of the town. Under 21: Shiloh Lizzie A. Williams, Lizzie M. Jones. Castle Square: L. S. B. Taskar, H. O. Hitchings. F Moriah: Richard Jones Owen. Under 18: -Shiloh: Richard H. Williams, Jane Lizzie Roberts, Owen R. Jones, Owen H. Robin- son, Thomas J. Roberts. Engedi: Maggie M. Williams. Castle Square: E. Morgan. Beulah: Willie Hughes, Jane Ellen Owen, Carnarvon (chapel not stated). Under 16: —Shiloh: Annie Davies, E. Ceridwen Ro- berts, Maggie Lewis, Jennie Owen, Willie Lewis, A. Laura Morris. Moriah: Robert M. Roberts, M. Olwen Hughes, Annie Wil- liams, Ellen J. Williams. Engedi: Jane Alln Roberts, Cissie Williams, John Thomas Roberts, Evan H. Ellis, Goronwy Williams, Grace Enid Morris. Castle Square: J. T. Roberts, Dilys Morgan, A. Mabel Williams, Gertrude F. Rees ,Clara G. Williams, Mabel Leak. Gertrude Tasker, Douie Rees. Un- I der 13: Shiloh: Gladys A. Jones, Ella Lewis, Ceridwen M. Jones, Evan Lewis, Cisgie M. Edwards, Annie Edwards, Frances A. Williams. Moriah: W. R. Davies, Enoch Williams, Margery K. Jones, T. N. Williams, J. Peters, W. A. Richards, A. Ceinwen Hughes. Engedi: Augusta Davies, Annie Griffiths, John P. Roberts, Bleddyn Williams, Gwen Ellen Griffith, Arthur G. Williams, William H. Jones, Hughie T. Roberts. Richard J. Lloyd. Robert S. Parry, W. H. Roberts, Buddug Williams. Castle Square: ernon T. Rees, R. Daniel, Gwladys Hall, Emma Williams, Aled Tas- ker, Varteg S. Roberts, Lionel Tasker. Beulah: Mary C. Pughe, Lizzie Harding. Mr Jeffreys (Shiloh) was placed equal first in class over 21. and receives a prize of 12s. In class under 21. L. S. B. Tasker (Castle Square) is first, H. O. Hitchings (Castle Square) second; Lizzie A. Williams (Shiloh) third; Lizzie M. Jdhes (Shiloh) fourth; and R. J. Owen (Moriah) equal fifth. In class under 18, Richard H. Wil- liams (Shiloh) takes the first place, and Maggie M. Williams (Engedi) second, and Jane Lizzie Roberts (Shiloh) the seventh. In class under 16. Robert M. Roberts (Moriah) is sixth; and Gladys A. Jones •Shiloh} the fifth in class under 13. Those who receive prize* will attend at the next monthly meeting to be presented. OBITUARY.—We regret to record 'the death, in her 29th year, of Mrs Jones, the widow of the late Mr John Jones (formerly I of Portdinorwie), second engineer s.s. J "Englishman" (Dominion Line), which took place on Wednesday night, the 13th inst. The deceased had been practically laid up since her husband's death, about nine months ago. While nursing her husband she un- fortunately contracted the same illness. Since her childhood she had resided with her uncle and aunt. Councillor and Mrs Edward Parry, Helen View, and had received every attention possible. The greatest sympathy is extended to the family in their bereave- ment. The funeral, which was of a private character, took place on Monday morning, the remains being interred at Llanfairisgaer Churchyard. The Rev Ishmael Evans offi- ciated. The mourners were:—First carriage Miss Williams (matron of the Cottage Hos- pital); Miss Evans, New street (niece of the deceased); Rev Ishmael Evans, Mr Lewis Griffith (chief engineer of the Dominion Line steamer "Irishman"). Second carriage Mrs Jones, Penrhyndeudraeth (aunt); Mr John Roberts (step-fatlier); Mr Robert Griffith (nncle); Mr Owen Griffith (uncle). Third carriage: Mr Edward Parry, builder (uncle); Mr Richard Jones, tailor and draper, Port- dinorwic (brother-in-law); Mr William Jones, Portdinorwie (brother-in-law); Mr Pritchard, Portdinorwie (uncle). Fourth carriage: Captain William Griffith. Garnons street; Mr J. H. Williams, Constantine terrace (chief engineer of the s.s. ''North Gwalia"); Mr Alwynne Carter, Griffith Williams (Post Office). Beautiful wreaths were sent by the Office). Beautiful wreaths were sent by the I' following:—Mr and Mrs Pritchard, Cae Gwyn, Portdinorwie Miss Sarah Jane Wil- liams, Garnons street (cousin); Mr and Mrs Lewis Griffith, Cybi Cottage; Mr R. J. Griffith (son of Mr and Mrs Lewis Griffith, The Metropolitan Bank. Festiniog); Mr Mor- gan Jones, Ty'nrallt. near Carnarvon (chief engineer of the s.s. "Norseman"): Mr J. H. Williams. Constantine terrace Mr and Mrs Pritchard. Clwtybont; Miss Williams, Castle square Mr D. O. Edwards. Rock House Mrs Jones and family. Gelert street; Mr T. Jones- Griffith, coal merchant: Cantain and Mrs Jones, Albion Hotel; Mr and Mrs Alwynne Carter. The funeral arrangements were carried out by Mr Edward Parry. The familv return thanks to all for their sympathetic nnd kind enquiries.—It is with deep regret that we have to announce the death of Mrs Litber- I land, wife of Mr T. E. Litherland. 17, Market street, which took place, after a long illness, on Monday afternoon, at the age of 34. She was the second daughter of Mr and Mrs John Williams, of Penrhos. Llanwnda. and was a faithful member of Caersalem Baptist Church, and highly respected by all who knew her. The fffiieral (private) takes place to-morrow (Friday) morning, at Llanbeblig Churchyard. Great and deep sympathy is felt with Mr Litherland nnd the two children and all the family in their bereavement.— The death took place on'Thursday of Mrs Margaret Jones. Cemlvn. Dinorwic street tl-tte of Cefn Coed Uehaf). at the ace of 88 years. She was the mother-in-law of Captain Thos. Williams, of the s.s. "Roval." The funeral took place on Tuesday, at 1.10n- faqlan Churchyard, the Rev Evan Jones, Moriah, officiating.

Bangor. SUNDAY SERVICES. CHURCH OF ENGLAND. Cathedral English, Dean Roberts, M.A., and Archdeacon T. Williams, M.A. (in residence). Cathedral (Welsh) Rev W. Edwards, M.A. St. James's (Eng.) Rev W. Edwards, M.A. Rev Owen Evans, B.A. St. Mary's (Eng.) Rev Edwin Jones, M.A. St. David's .Welsh) Rev Lewis Jones, M.A. I BAPTISTS. Penuel Mr Bassett English Rev W. R. Saunders I CALVINISTIC METHODISTS. Glanadda Rev James Jones, Croesywaen Hirael Rev Evan Jones. Carnarvon Park Hill Rev D. C. Williams, B.A., Pen- ygroes Princes Road Rev E. P. Jones, B.A. I Tabernacle Rev T. Hughes. B.A., Brynsien- cyn Twrg\vyn Rev W. R. Owen. B.A., Port- dinorwic I fi )XGREGATlONALISTS. Pendref Mr Edwards Ebenezer Rev J. O. Williams (Pedrog) WESLEYANS. Iloreb 10, Rev R. Morgan 6, Mr Elvin fvor Humphreys St. Paul's 10, Mr Elvin I. Humphreys 6, Rev Rev R. Morgan Hirael 2. Rev R. Morgan I 6, Mr J. W. Jones, Aber Glanadda 10, Mr J. W. Jones 6, Mr R. Gwaenys Davies I ROMAN CATHOLICS. St. Mary's Rev Father Radcliffe Mr R. Chevenix Trench, Lord Penrhyn's estate agent, has returned to Lime Grove, from Colombo, Ceylon, where he has been for three months recruiting his health. In connection with the Calvinistic Method- ist Singing Festival at the Tabernacle Chapel last week, we omitted to state that the or- chestra, which was so successful, was trained by Mr E. G. Owen, Greenwich House. Mr James Yarcce, of Brandon. Manitoba, visited the city on Saturday, in the capacity of a farmer delegate for the Canadian Go- vernient, and gave the result of his exper- ience to persons contemplating emigrating -o Canada. Frightened by scraps of paper which were flying about the road, a valuable horse attached to one of the P.O. mailcarts. whilst entering the Railway Station Yard, on Fri- day, struck its head against a wooden sup- port, and was badly injured. The driver had a narrow escape. FRIARS SCHOOL BUILDING FUND.- The b?,7aar held last year in the Bishop's Park in aid of the Friars School Building Fund realised a profit of JJ750. CYCLING CLUB.—The balance-sheet of the cycling club for season 1903 shows a balance in hand of £ 7 7s Id. excluding 1:4 2s 3d balance of parade account, and twelve badges in hand representing 18s The annual meeting is to be held on Fiiday, at the Cen- tral Cafe. NAUTICAL SUCCESS.—The Piermaster (Mr W. Owen) and Mr A. B. Harvey, Hirael, last week, at Beaumaris. gained pilots' certi- ficates for the portion of the Menai Straits from Menai Brdge to Puffin Islands. Sir R. Williams Bulkeley, Bart., and Captain Pres- ton were the examiners. ANOTHER BLACKLISTER."—Before Messrs J. Evan Roberts and W. Pughe. on Friday. Thomas Jones, quarryman, Peny- ffriddoedd, Tregarth, was charged with being drunk on licensed premises, and also with drunkenness. It was his fourth appearance within twelve months. For being drunk, he was fined 5s and costs, and on the other charge, 2s 6d and costs, being also placed on ihe black li-t. PENUEL BAPTIST CHAPEL.—To ma■ the end of the Band of Hope session, an pn- tertainment was held in the Penuel School- room last tfeek. the pastor (the Rev Edward Evans) presiding, and Mr Dai id Rowlands, Upper Bangor. (-( uducting. Recitations ai d sonr/s were given by the ohilditn, and inter- esting competitions took place, prizes beint; awarded Master Henry Deiniol Jones. Cae- lleppa, who secured two firsts,; Miss Maggie Williams. Tabernacle street; and Miss I Mggie Roberts. Castle Hill. OBITU4RY.On Thuisday morning, at T)<r.n r-ticel. the Jdali, o -uvrt-d. f»t. rv com- j parativev earlv oae. oi Mr Joseph Bcw<>n, wh, was enpaii .-d in the printing trade. For I many years he was employed at Conway, but latterly he was at the works of Messrs J arris and Foster. Lome House. He leaves a j widow and a family. The funeral, which was of H, private character, took place at Glanadda Cemetery, on Friday, the Rev Edward Evans, pastor of the Penuel Baprist Chap" olKciatii;g. ENGLISH BAPTIST CHAPEL.—The anniversary of the Sunday School, on Thurs- day/was duly observed, there being a tea in the afternoon and a concert in 'the evening, when the cantata "Day of Praise" (Jamenau) was performed, the solos being entrusted to Mrs J. Mark Hughes, Madryn House, Misses Myfanwy Davies, N. Williams, Pen'rallt road Bronwen Davies, Jennie Roberts, M. Roberts, Messrs Found, Chorley, and Ralph Davies. The conductor was Mr J. Roberts, Ship and Castle, and Miss M. Roberts offi- dated at the harmonium. Mr R. Beek. the popular superintendent of the Sunday School, distributed prizes to- the successful scholars. RAILWAY INSTITUTE.—A successful amateur dramatic performance was given at the Railway Institute on Saturday evening. Two farces, "Muldoon's Picnic" and "The Area Belle," were presented, and during the performance the audience, a very large one. was plunged into uncontrollable fits of laughter. As "Denis Muldoon" Mr J. Gay- ton appeared built for the part. and his con- tinual interludes with "Michael Mulcahy," represented by Mr J. Johnson. who possesses in no small measure the gift of humour, were extremely funny. Fun was also provided by Messrs W. R. Griffith and A. Hughes, and Mr J. White as "A New York Dude." and Mr A. Hughes added considerably to the fun and verve of the performance. Mrs T. Ro- berts as "Denis's Better Half" was excellent, and no praise could be too high for the man- ner in which Miss Elsie Cooil and Miss P. Buckland sustained their respective parts. In the "Area Belle" farce, in the titular role, Miss J. Hughes must be congratulated upon a successful interpretation. During the in- terval the Institute orchestra played selec- tions. LIBERAL ASSOCIATION.—A meeting of the Executive Committee of the Liberal Association was held on Friday evening, Alderman Henry Lewis presiding over the following representative attendance:—Dr j Griffith Evans. Dr E. V. Arnold, Professor W. Lewis Jones. Rev T. Gasquoine, B.A., Councillors Richard Williams. J. Pentir Wil- liams, B.A., Messrs Thomas Edwards, C.C. W. Howard Lewis, E D. Williams, E. R. Davies, B.A., Normal College Owen Owen. Mount street ;R. Stephen Jones, and R. L. W. Parry, together with the secretary (Mr A. C. Downs).—A letter was read from Mr D. Lloyd George, M.P., stating that Mr Richard Bell, M.P., and Mr William Jones, M.P.. and himself would attend at Bangor on Saturday, April 30th, and it- arranged to hold open-air meetings o. that date at Glanadda and Hirael, with a public demon- stration in the Penrhyn liall at 7.30 p.m.— A committee was appointt.i to make arrange- ments for the new reading nom to be estab- lished in the new Association Rooms, at 216, High street, and it was also decided to ar- range a series of lectures to "e given by popular lecturers during the lext winter session. PENUEL BAND OF HOPE.-On Wed- nesday, April 13th, the winter session of the above was terminated with a tea and enter- tainment, given by the members. The fol- lowing were prominent in the evening meet- ing :—Chairman, Rev E. Evans; conductor, Mr D. Rowlands 9accompanist Miss Adelina Roberts; adjudicators, Mr W. Williams, A.C., Mr R. Winter Jones, and Mr J. Ltoyd Jones. Prizes were given in the various competitions for singing, recitations. &c. Songs were rendered by Cissie Williams ("Killarney"), Henry Deiniol Jones ("Dim ond Deilen"), Maggie Williams ("Gyda'r Jesu"). A charming duet. "Y Lili," was sung by Cissie and Maggie Williams. Among the reciters, O. Elias Jones gave "Yr Adar Man" Annie Elias Jones, "Mae rhywbeth yn well na dim" Cissie Williams. "The kindly Fisher Folk" Myfanwy Davies, "Yr Ystorm" R. James Hughes, "Ti wyddost betli H'wed fy nghalon"; May Blodwen Jones, "Mat #Ql ei dad yn union." In the singing compe. tion. "Welcome to Jesus," the following re- ceived prizes :1, Henry Deiniol Jones; 2nd, Jennie Edwards; 3rd, Maggie Roberts. Re- citing Psalm xiii.: 1st, Henry Deiniol Jones 2nd, Maggie Roberts. Modulator: 1st, Jennie Edwards; 2nd, M. E. Williams; 3rd, W. Ita. berts. Books were given as prizes for those that recited most verses during the session 1st, Annie Elias Jones; and for selling most tickets the prize was awarded to J ellny Jones, Caelleppa. Several choruses were rendered by the choir, conducted by Mr W. Williams, A.C. After the usual vote of thanks by the minister, the meeting closed by reciting the Lord's prayer. The president of the Band of Hope is Mr William Hughes, High street; secretary, Mr W. Lloyd Jones. Crescent, with Mr W. Williams, A.C. 1 hey are to be complimented for the very success- ful meeting and for their services with the children during the winter months. PRIMROSE LEAGUE DINNER.—The Primrose League dinner, in connection with the local Habitation, was held at the Castle Hotel, on Monday evening, the chairman be ing Mr H. C. Vincent, and the vice-chair- man Mr W. A. Foster. The loyal t. asts were submitted by the chairman, -nd the 'Navy, Army, and Auxiliary Forces" by -All- S. H. D. Dew, Mr W. E. Rumsey-Willia as 1 spend- ing. The "Immortal memory of Lord Bea- eonsfield" was entrusted to Mr F. Moyd Carter, and Mr Frank Bellis, n the course of a witty sppech, submitted tir 'Ba.igor Working-men's Conservative Club," Messvs W. Price Smith and J. McMichan respond- ing. In replying to the toast of "The Con- servative Cause," Mr R. A. Naylor concluded his speech, which for the most part hpd re- ference to Lord Beaconsfield, by saying that he had been asked to retire frooi the contest in the Carnarvon Boroughs, but he W8" not the man to retire (hear, hear). "I have heard a whisper," he added, "that the other man will. Let him go, but I say this. that it might place us in a difficulty, because they might bring forward a stronger candidate than the present member for the Carnarvon Boroughs." Responding to the toast of 'The Chairman," given by Mr W. Tegarty. Mr H. C. Vincent remarked that he had before him a difficult task on the County Council, but he was not afraid of the sixty odd members, whose views were hostile to those which he held. He was told that Mr Lloyd George himself was to attend th.e next meeting, but he (Mr Vincent) did not feel very alarmed at that, but he wished that he had Mr Nav- lor behind him to give him a little support. He complained that many members of the Conservative Club talked a good deal, but did little work. Mr J. Hughes gave "The Vice-Chairman." During the evening a musical programme was provided by Mr R. H. Morgan, who was accompanied by Mr J. Brown and the Bangor Cathedral Quartette. THE NURSING INSTITUTE. -With the praiseworthy object of assisting the Nursing Institute for the sick poor. a soiree was held at the Penrhyn Hall OIl Thursday. Ar- langed chiefly by Mrs Lewis, G^rtherwen. with Miss Hughes, Tanyfynwent. as honorary secretary, the soiree proved quite as success- ful as its predecessors, one agreeable feature of the gathering being the large attendance of that portion of the public amongsf whom the nm-ses of the Institute principally labour. •Lr R. A. Xa\Ior, the Conservative candidalc f-.t the Carnarvon Boroughs, ooened the f-.oirpe, being introduced bv the Mayor tMr W. P. Matthews) In the course of iui address, Mr Naylor suggested that they f might make a very valuable addition to their Nursing Institute by associating with it some kind of kitchen, whore good and suitable in* valid food could be obtained, either gratui- tously or on payment of a small fee. — On behalf of Miss Hughes, the Mayor read the annual report, which stated that 318 cases j were nursed during the year, and visits paid. In the town 94 more cases had been mused than in 1902, and 568 move visits paid. The last soiree realised ii3l M 2s 4d nett. The committee, with deep regret, J recorded the death of Miss Hughes, Bryn || Menai. The Mayor compliment eel the coin- If mittee upon being able to present so excel- w lent a report, which in itself was an eloquent plea on behalf of the Institution. The poor, y he said. had now learnt to appreciate the i value of the skilled services of trained nurses. I' ai d the repeated praises of the kindness of the nurses, their care, and devotion to dutv, and attention to the sick, were most gratify- ing (hear, hear).—In the evening there was a dramatic and musical entertainment. ill which Mr Maldwyn Evans, and the Y.M.C'.A- orchestra, conducted by Mr Hurren Harding- I Mus. Bac., liguied. The orchestra made af 1 excellent improssicn. their best item being f. an arrangement of Scotch songs. The farce. Poor Pillicoddy." first, produced at the Ly ) ceum Theatre in 1848, was presented by fh»* Misses Pinkerton and Messrs A. G. Migg" r>iid Pi ice F. Wli!»e. The farce prov-l most enjoyable, notwithstanding the fact tbatd times :hose sustaining it spoke sotto voce.

Nantile and District. QL AERY FATALITY.—-About two o'clock on Tuesday, while at wcrk at Dorothea Quarry, a young man named William Williams fell from a landing, a depth of about sixty yards. He was well known in the district, and great sympathy is expressed with his parens. BENEFIT CONCERT. — On Saturday night, at the Penygvoes Town Hall, a well- attended benefit concert, was held, presided over by Miss Robinson, Talysarn Hall, and conducted by the Rev T. Llechid Jones.. B:A. t Songs w?re rendered by Misses Mary Kini, Sarah and Dora Wii'iams, Messrs D. f). t Jones, S. W. -Jones, E. E. Morris. Alex | Tien I erson, and W. Ezekiel Hughes (peni)l' f ion singing); selections were, also played o\ the; Nantiie Vale Royal Silver Band. l"hr» I accompanist was Mr 1. T. Powell. I NURSE FUND.—An entertainment wai* given by the Nantlle school children on Tuesday, the 19th inst., in aid of the above fund, in the vestry of the C.M. Chapel- Nantlle. The chair was taken by Mrs 1)nl'- bishire, who has always evinced the great- est interest in everything that appertains to the happiness and welfare of the working J class people in Nantlle Valley. She ex- plained to the audience that the nurse's fund was in low waters, and it had occurred to her that the children might supplement the help given by the quarrymen by giving an entertainment, the whole of the proceeds of which would go to the fund. The twelve an entertainment, the whole of the proceeds of which would go to the fund. The twelve ¡ items, which consisted of musical drills, re- citations, dialogues. Arc., were get through I without a hitch, and were an object lesson to the parents of the excellent work done in the school. Great credit is due to Mr and Miss Davies and staff for one of the greatest treats ever given in Nantlle. It is to be hoped that similar entertainments will be given by the other schools in the district, and that they will be as successfully curried out as the one given in Nantlle. Mr Prit- chard, the quarry engineer, was in his hap- piest mood as conductor.

BIRTHS, MARRIAGEG. DEATHS. BIRTHS. Foulkes—April 13, the wife of Mr William Foulkes, 9, Williams' terrace, Llanberis, t ■■■ .sari of a son. gmmm Hughes—April 13, at 9, Snowdon street, Carnarvon, the wife of Mr William Hughes, of a son. Williams—April 15, at 26, Edward street. Carnarvon, the wife of Mr William Wil- liams, of a daughter. MARRIAGES. MARRIAGES. Lloyd — Thomas — April 18. at Bangor Cathedral, by the Rev W. Edwards. Peter Lloyd. Mill Farm, Ruabon, son of Mr Robert Lloyd, gamekeeper, to Aluned Thomas, Ruabon. Lewis — Roberts — April 13, at Bethel Chapel, Holyhead. by the Rev J. W. I Williams, pastor, in the presence of the Rev R. P. Williams, registrar, the Rev David Wyre Lewis. Nevin, to Miss Eliza- beth E. Roberts. Fronheulog, Holyhead- Owen-Williamson-April 13. by license, at Horeb Chapel, Bangor. by the Rev Robert Lewis, in the presence of Mr Lewis Mor- ris, registrar. Captain David Owen, schooner "William Gilmour," to Mis* Annie Paynter Williamson, Bryngoleu. Amlwch. Parry—Hughes—April 15, at the Regis trar's Office. Carnarvon, by Mr J. R- Jones, registrar, Mr Wm. Parry, Groe* Ion, Bethel, to Miss Hannah Hughes, Glanllyn. Llanrug. Parry — Hughes — April 13, at Bangor Cathedral, by the Rev T. Edwin Jones, M.A., Robert Parry, rural postman, 54, Dean street, Bangor, to Healis Ann Hughes, Tai'meibion. Llanllechid, daugh- ter of the late Mr Thomas Hughes. mariner. Roberts — Davies April 12. at Pendref Chapel, Carnarvon, by license, by the Rev LI. Bryniog Roberts, in the presence of Mr J. Ii. Jones, registrar, Mr Wm. John Roberts, Fronoleu, Llanberis, to Miss Jane Davies. Trefeddvg. Portdinorwie. Roberts — Roberts — April 12. at Pendref Chapel. Carnarvon, by the Rev LI. Bryn- iog Roberts, in the presence of Mr J. R. Jones, registrar. Mr John Roberts. Cefn- coed, Llaudegai. to Miss Hannah Roberts, Fronoleu, Llanberis. DEATHS. Bowen—April 12. at Dean street. Bangor Mr Joseph Bowen, compositor, aged 3 years. Hughes—April 14. after a short illne—. aged 72 years. Mrs Catherine Hughes the wife of Mr Morris Hughes, Tydcli Pandy Farm. near Carnarvon. Jones-April 18, aged 63 years, after a lom illness, Mr Peter Price Jones, Plastirio 1 I terrace, Llanrug. Jones—At 23. Drum street. Bangor. the I beloved wife of Mr William Jones Bpried at Glanadda cemetery on April 12th. Jones—April 14, Mrs Margaret Jones. Cemlyn. Dinorwic street, Carnarvon (late Cefn Coed Uclia). aged 88 years. Litherland—April 18th, at 17. Market street. Carnarvon, aged 34 years, Arabella, the beloved wife of Mr T. E. Litherland. Roberta-April 15, at 23. Pool Hill, Carnar- von. Miss Ann Roberts. Roberts—At Ysgoldy. Capel Graig, M'. Owen Roberts, carter OIl the Vavnol es- tate, aged 63 years. Buried at Glanadda cemetery on April 12 th. Williams—April 10, Mrs Williams, the be- loved wife of Captain Hugh Williams. 42, Chapel street. Carnarvon. Williams-April 19, suddenly. Misg ^"ell»»* William*, the youngest daughter of Mrs Captain Williams, Preswylfa, Betiniai-is.

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