The North Wales Express

THE CHAIRED BARD. We are informed on good authority that the REV MACHRETH REES, LONDON, will be found to be the winner of the chair whfii the result is made known this after- noon,

TO-DAY'S NEWS. "')bset ver" Office, Thursday, 10 o'clock. GUNBOAT ACCIDENT. During the firing of a 4.7 gun on board H.M gunboat "Comet," yesterday, at Ports- mouth, a serious accident occurred, three able seamen being killed and a petty officer and t'vo able seamen seriously injured. THE WAR. General Kuropatkin with the bulk of the Russian army has arrived at Mukden, where it is anticipated a desperate stand will be made. Russia has lost 32,000 men killed and wounded during the last twelve days. The Admiralty have received intelligence of the delivery of the Russian cipher message to the "St. Petersburg" and "Smolensk" by H.M.S "Forte" at Zanzibar. LUNACY. The report of the Commissioners in Lunacy was issued yesterday, showing that there were in England and Wales on January 1st of the present year 117.199 persons certified as in- sane, being 3235 in excess of the number at the beginning of last year. MR SAMUEL SMITH, M.P. Mr Samuel Smith, M.P., opened the free library at Buckley, yesterday, and in the course of an address advised young people to cultivate a taste for solid reading. He cau- tioned those with whom rested the responsi- bility of selecting the works for the library to avoid a certain type of contemporary fic- tion. which was bad and immoral in tone. ATTEMPT TO SWIM THE CHANNEL. The swimmer Burgess yesterday made a re- markable attempt to accomplish the swim- ming of the English Channel. After having been in the water with Weidmann on part of the hitter's unsuccessful attempt. Burgess re- turn, d to England, and starting from Lyddon Sprout at 9.20 a.m. made such fast progress, despite unfavourable conditions, that when at 5.45 p m. he was taken from the water suffering from cramp he was only two miles from the French coast. This is a notable speed record.

DON'T LOOK OLD. With acvancing years jrrevness increasos. Stoo tliis with LOCKYER'S SULPHUR HAIR RESTORER, which darkens to the former r-clonr and preserves the appearance. Lockyer's keep off ravages of time by grey strralri, also causing growth 1)1 j c Large cheap bcttlw

INTERESTING WEDDINGS. j HUGHES—PRYCE. Bangor Cathedral was thronged by a large congregation on Wednesday to witness the nuptials of Mr Seth Hughes, the well-know a singer, and Miss Amy Price, the daughter of the late Rev H. L. Price, J.P., Llanfair- ynghornwy, Anglesey, and Mrs Price, Bryn- gwynt. Upper Bangor. It was at Bangor Cathedral that the bridegroom received his primary musical tuition, being solo boy for many years, and afterwards tenor lay clerk. Then he proceeded to London, and has since achieved great fame in the musical world, and this month he appears on the Queen's Hall platform in London. The service was fully musical, the Cathedral choir being present, and in addition to hymns they ren- dered Wesley's anthem, "Blessed be the God and Father," the solo being sung by Master Joseph Vaughan. The Cathedral organist (Mr T. Westlake Morgan) played several appropriate organ solos, including the Bridal March from Wagner's "Lohengrin." and Mendelssohn's "Wedding March." The officiating clergyman was the Dean of St. Asaph, uncle of the bride, who was as- sisted by the Dean of Bangor and the Vicar. The best man was Mr E. C. L. Plunkett. There being no bridesmaids, two pages, Masters Grahame and Norman Dewey. prettily attired in white Jack Tar suits, with blue collars, carried the bride's train. The bride's dress was of ivory Liberty satin. trimmed with fresh tambour lace and orange blossoms. She wore a wreath of orange blossoms, and a tulle veil. and her ornaments were a pearl necklace and brooch which, with a lovely bouquet of roses and lilies and stephanotis, were the gift of the bridegroom. The bride's mother wore a dress of lavender moire antique, trimmed with white chiffon and Brussels lace. After the ceremony the reception was held at .Bryngwynt, there being a large number of | invitations. The following is a list of the presents:— Bridegroom to bride, gold watch chain, turquoise and diamond ring; bride to bride- groom, lever watch Mr Hugh Pryce, cheque, gold pendant, and suit case; Miss Pryce. two Persian rugs; Rev Stanley Dewey, can- teen of table silver; Mrs Stanley Dewey, chekue Miss Evelyn Pryce, armchair, picture and candlesticks; Miss Gwendolen Pryce, china tea service; Dean of St. Asaph, silver tea. dessert and table spoons; Misses Dora, Eleanor, and Gwenllian Pryce, two copper hot-water jugs; Rev Lewis Pryce. two sil- ver sauce ladles Rev and Mrs Theo. Jones. Sutherland tea table; Rev and Mrs Roland Pryce. silver hot-water jug; Mr Ivor Pryce and the Misses Pryce, silver sugar bowl, sifter, and toast rack; Mrs Lane, silver afternoon tea-spoons; Miss Lane. silver- mounted inkstand, and embroidered over- all; Misses Monica and Una Lane, collars and cuffs in point lace; Rev and Misses Clark, silver mustard pot; Mr and Mrs Sydney Clark. silver sugar and cream cruet, with sifter; Miss J. Bolland, silver sugar-basin and sifter; Rev and Mrs Henry Bolland, silver tea-pot and breakfast cruet; Colonel and Mrs Bolland, Bruges lace cape; Mrs Har- rison, silver cruet and jam spoons; Misses Lewis. Denbigh, silver sugar spoon; Rev and Mrs Ellis Griffith, silver sweet dish; Mrs Hughes. antique brass candlesticks; Misses Hughes, set of carvers; Mrs Bowd- ler, cheque; Mrs Pritchard, bath towels; Miss Adeane, Florentine coffee spoons; Mr J. G. Bacon, framed photographs; Miss Eva Burton, music stool, and silver pickle spoon: Mrs Bartleet, sideboard; Miss Mur- iel Bartleet, oxydised copper crumb tray and brush: Mr Arthur Brunton. watercolour drawings; Mrs Bryan, inlaid tea caddy; Miss Mary Brown, silver jam spoon; Mrs Ellen Brown, double photograph frame; Mrs and Miss Biekersteth, silver buttershell and knife; Bishop of Bangor and Mrs Wat- kin Williams, cheque; Mr George R. Cox, Carrickmacross, lace handkerchief; Mrs Clegg, brass fire screen; Mrs Richard Davies, silver photograph frame; Mr W. Davies, teneriffe tea cloth; Mrs T. Davies and Miss Adah Williams, foley china fruit; dishes; Mrs W. Dew. watch in silver case; Mr T. C. Dewey, cheque; Mrs T. C. Dewey. cheque; Mr and Mrs William Evans (Cycle Depot), pair of framed engravings; Rev W. and Mrs Edwards, silver caddy shell; Mr3 William Elias, embroidered handkerchiefs; Mr Elias. copper kettle, and spirit lamp; Mr and Mrs Foster, folding writing table; Mr Alfred R. Gaul (composer), seven volumes of his own works; Mrs Griffith, sil- ver butterknife; Mrs Greenly, embroidered handkerchiefs; Mrs Morris Griffith, damask table cloth; Miss Eleanor Hall, silver- mounted butter dish Mr and Mrs David Hughes, antique Chinese bowls; Canon and Mrs Hughes, silver-mounted salt cellars; Mr and Mrs Harold Hughes, embroidered cushion cover; Misses Hughes, cop- per hot water jug; Miss Harriet Hughes, carved book-stand and cheque; Mrs Hort, photogravure of Sistine Madonna; Mr Joseph Hobson, silver-mounted cigar case; Mrs Hartley, embroidered cloth Miss Gertrude Hartley, painted table-centre; Mr and Mrs Humphreys, copper flower-pot; Miss Alice V. Humphreys, embroidered cushion- cover Miss Ismay, bread platter and knife; Mr W. Bennett Jones, silver cigarette case; The Misses Owen-Jones, embroidered tea- cloth Mrs Skinner Jones, silver-mounted flower vases; Mr William Jones, razor in case; Dr and Mrs Lloyd, hand-made, rug; Captain and Mrs Langdon, silver-mounted paper knife; Colonel, and Mrs Marshall, carved coffee tray; Miss Moulsdale and Miss A. K. Moulsdale, silver glove-stretcher Mrs T. Miles Morgan, copper tea kettle and stand; Mr J. E. F. Martin, art nouveau butter dish; Rev C. Morrise. silver fruit spoons; Mrs Dermod O'Brien. Limerick lace scarf; Dr and Mrs Previte Orton, oak-framed photogravure; Rev Arthur and Mrs Ogle. poems by D. G. Rossetti; Miss M. H. Owen. silver cream jug and sugar basin with tongs Hon. Eleanor Douglas Pennant, cheque Mrs Theodore Pilcher, Liberty bedspreads, tea cloth, and toilet cover; Mrs R. Hughes Prit- chard, embroidered table centre; Mr and Mrs Charles Porter, case of silver salt cellars Mr Edward E. L. Plunket, oak re- volving card table; Mrs Phillips, Four hun- dred views from photographs taken in Bible lands"; Miss H. N. R. pug 1 e. case silver serviette rings Mr and Mrs Reiehel, silver sauce boat; Mr and Mrs R. LI. Rathbone, pair of bronze vases; Mrs Rathbone, arm- chair. occasional chair, and tea kettle and stand Miss Rathbone. rose bowl and flower vases Miss Roberts, silver mustard pot; Mrs Rodwav. ornamental china dish; Miss Reiehel, copper string box and hot water jug; Dr and Mrs John Roberts, Limerick lace handkerchief; Dean of Bangor and Mrs Roberts, silver photoograph frame; Mr and Mrs Henry Raynor, case of silver serviette rings; Rev and Mrs Richard, silver bon- bon dishes; Mr and Mrs Rue, volume of Mrs Browning's poems; Mile. Schott. gold scarf pin. gold-mounted En tons cas, embossed silver blotting case. and Paris sunshade; Mr and Mrs Fred Schwa be, revolving breakfast dish Mrs Edgar Schuster. carriage (-lock; Miss Martha Thomas, morocco-bound ora- torios and other music; Miss Vincent, mo- rocco bridge box Mr Hugh Vincent, cheque Miss West, silver teapot; Miss Louie Wil- liams, silver toast rack Mr and Mrs Wrig- ley, sugar basket and sifter; Mr J. R. Wil- liams, brass inkstand; Miss Maggie Wil- liams, ornamental ash tray; Miss L. E. Wil- liams. travelling inkstand Mr and Mrs G. T. William*, fourfold photo frame; Mrs Hiig 1« •• Wiilir. ins. one dozen d\»y!«»ys; MHs -v- i Iris Hughes Williams, drawn work tea cloth; Messrs C. and H. Wartski, ivory and silver cake knife; Rev and Mrs Herbert Wil- liams. silver fern pot. LEWIS—JONES. The marriage was solemnised at the Memorial chapel, Portmadoc. on Wednes- day morning, of Dr Richard Lewis, of Llan- fyllin, eldest son of Mr John Lewis, slate merchant, Portmadoc, and Miss Ellen James Jones, only daughter of Captain and Mrs Jones, Borthygest. The ceremony was per- formed by the Rev D. J. Williams, pastor. The bride, who was given away by her father, was attired in a dress of cream can- vas, the skirt being inlaid with point lace, silk corsage bodice, and silk pendant rose- buds. She wore a cream pleated and rucked chiffon hat, with cream ostrich feathers. She carried. a bouquet of choice white flowers. The brides- maid was Miss Jeanette Hughes, Tan- ygraig. Blaenau Festiniog. She was dressed in cream voile over blue trimmed with silk lace insertion and ribbon work with a tur- quoise blue silk sash. and wore worked point lace crepe. Her hat was of black pleated chiffon trimmed with black ostrich feathers. She carried a beautiful bouquet. Mr Samuel J. Owen. the bride's cousin, acted as best man. Dr and Mrs Lewis, who were the recipients of numerous and costly pre- sents. left for London, where the honeymoon will be spent. v JONES—JONES. On Wednesday. August 31st, the marriage took place at St. Paul's Church, Knights- bridge, of Mr J. G. Jones, Llwynffynon, Pwllheli, and Miss Turton Jones, youngest daughter of the late Mr John Jones, The Grove, Thorntonheath, Surrey. The bride. who was given away by her youngest brother, Mr E. Turton Jones, wore a gown of white crepe de chine, trimmed lace and chiffon, her ornaments including pearl neck- lace, turquoise and pearl bangle, the gift of the bridegroom. The bride was attended by Miss Kirk Burton as bridesmaid. She wore a costume of pink taffitas. trimmed with shaded brown ribbons and brown hat to match, and carried a bouquet of pink carna- tions, and wore a pearl and turquoise pen-' dant, the gifts of the bridegroom. Mr Evan B. Jones, Ynysfor, the bridegroom's cousin, acted as best man. After the ceremonv a reception was held at Hyde Park Hotel. The presents were numerous and handsome.

-0_ PWLLHELI COUNTY COURT. On Tuesday, before His Honour Judge William Evans. CLAIM BY A LODGING HOUSE KEEPER. Margaret Evans, lodging house keeper, Criccieth, claimed the sum of £11 7s 3d from Mr Dempster.—Mr Caer Jones ap- peared for the plaintiff.—The plaintiff gave evidence to the effect that she let rooms to Mr Dempster and family in August last for a month, at £6 18s per week. The defend- ant remained there for a week, and left for another part of the country. Witness re- ceived £ 6 18s in payment for one week. The defendant's reason, he said for leaving the house was that the rooms were too small. Witness told the defendant that he had to pay the full amount because they had taken the rooms for a month. Witness had been letting the house for 18 years, and she had never received a complaint about the size of the rooms.—No evidence was called for the defence, and judgment was entered for the plaintiff. CLAIM FOR WAGES. Hugh Evans, a labourer, claimed the sum of £3 5s from Thomas Wynne, contractor, being wages due.—Mr A. Ivor Parry ap- peared for the defendant.—Evans was em- ployed by Wynne, who took a contract to construct a jetty for the Tanygraig Setts .9 Quarry Company.—.Hugh Evans, manager of the Tanygraig Sett-s Quarry Company, said tha.t Wynne took a contract from the company to construct a jetty, and the plain- tiff was employed by him. Witness did not pay any of the workmen who were emlpoyed at the jetty. Wynne was paid £ 20 on account on the contract, and the defendant was supposed to pay his men their wages.— In answer to Mr Ivor Parry, witness said that Wynne did not complete the contract, which was subsequently carried out by the company. The plaintiff was kept in the company's employ for a few day3.—Wynne having given evidence, judgment was given for the plaintiff. SEQUEL TO AN ACCIDENT. Thomas Jones, Gors, Llanbedrog, sued Ann Jane Marks, Llanbedrog, for damages for an assault.—Mr Evan R .Davies ap- peared for the plaintiff, and Mr A. Ivor Parry defended. — Mr Davies said that damages were claimed for an assault com- mitted on the 9th May. The plaintiff is a quarryman. and about twelve months ago he met with an accident at Llanbedrog, as the result of which he partially rost the sight of his right eye, and he was still suffering from the injury. The parties lived close to each other, and they attended the same chapel. On the day in question, they went to the Sunday School, and while returning home some words passed between them. The plaintiff had been putting some questions audibly to children at the Sunday School, and the defendant told him. when they were going home, that it would be better for him to look after his own children rather than question children in the Sunday School. The plaintiff was still suffering from the effects of the blow, and he feared that he would lose the sight of his eye. As the result of the accident previously sustained, the plain- tiff had to apply for parish relief, owing to the large family he had to maintain. The plaintiff did not give the defendant any provocation. The plaintiff only earned 9s 4d a week. and he was married, and had eight children.—The plaintiff gave evidence corroborating the foregoing statement.- Evidence was also given by Dr Griffith. Castell March, who attended the plaintiff. —For the defence. Mr A. Ivor Parry called the defendant. Ann Jane Marks. She said that the plaintiff first assaulted her, and while she was raising her hand, she acci- dentally struck the plaintiff's hat. She denied having assaulted the plaintiff as he described.—Cross examined She pushed the plaintiff away in self-defence.—Dr Walter Williams, Portmadoc, also testified to examining the plaintiff. He found his eye considerably inflamed, and it was weak. A medical gentleman from Liverpool had examined the plaintiff. and had advised him to have the eye removed, as it would affect the other eye.—His Honour, in giving judg- ment for the plaintiff for £10, said that he had come to the conclusion that an assault had been committed. CLAIM FOR COMMISSION. James Spargo. mining agent, Llanengan. sued Thomas Richards, farmer, Glandwr. for zE5 commission upon the sale of a farm called Tanvfoel. — Mr A. Ivor Parry ap- peared for the plaintiff. — Judgment was given for the plaintiff. WILLIAMS v. THE STAR TEA COMPANY. I This was an action in which considerable interest was taken. It was to be tried before a jury, but Mr Cledwyn Owen, who appeared for the defendant company, told his Honour that he had received no notice that the case was to be tried by a jury. and he objected. He asked that the case be ad- iourned till the next court. — Mr A. Ivor Parry represented the plaintiff. — A con- siderable argument took place between the solicitors engaged and his Honour, and it I v.;>3 ultimately agreed U; 'ue.u' vie case valh- out a jury. —■ The plaintiff was Catherine j Williams, Y Maes, Pwllheli, and the de- fendants were the Star Tea Company, Pwll- heli.-The claim was for £ 37 7s for the loss of a horse hired bv the defendants. There was a counter-claim for £3 for goods sup- plied.—The plaintiff's case was that she let a horse for hire to the defendants, and while on a journey from Nevin the animal fell on the road and sustained serious in- juries. Some time afterwards the horse died. It was alleged that there was negli- gence on the part of the driver employed by the defendants. — Several witnesses were called on behalf of the plaintiff.-For the defence, it was admitted that the horse had fallen, but there had been no negligence on the part of the defendants. The horse was an old one. and it ha.d worked for many years. It was also alleged that the horse had been neglected by the plaintiff's hus- band while in the stables.—Witnesses were also called for the defence.—Judgment was entered for the plaintiff for E23.

:J LOCAL NEWS. Bangor. SUNDAY SERVICES. CHURCH OF ENGLAND. Cathedral 11.30, Rev Lorimer Thomas 4, Canon T. Hughes Cathedral (Welsh) Rev W. Edwards, M.A. St. James's (Eng.) Rev W. Edwards, M.A. Rev Owen Evans, B.A. St. Mary'" (Eng.) Rev Edwin Jones, M.A. St. David's (Welsh) Rev Lewis Jones. M.A. BAPTISTS. Penuel Rev Edward Evans English Rev W. R. Saunders CALVINISTIC METHODISTS. Glanadda Rev Hugh Pugh. Y Groes Hirael Rev H. Jones. Bryndu Park Hill Rev R. M. Jones, M.A., Llan- fa.irfechan Princes Road Rev D. M. Richards Tabernacle Rev W. Jones, Portdinorwic Twrgwyn Rev Evan Jones, Carnarvon. CONGREGATIONALISTS. Pendref Rev Rowland Hughes. B.D. Ebenezer Rev D. M. Davies, Newport English Rev G. C. Smith, M.A. WESLEYANS. Horeb 10, Rev T. C. Roberts 6, Rev R. Morgan St. Paul's 10. Mr J. T. Owen 6, Rev T. C. Roberts Hirael 2, Rev T. C. Roberts 6, Mr J. T. Owen Glanadda 10. Rev R. Morgan 6, Mr B. Francis English Rev W. Potts ROMAN CATHOLICS. St. Mary's Rev Father Radcliffe We regret to state that Councillor R. Wil- liams, High street, is unwell. The inmates of the Workhouse were on Saturday entertained by Mr and Mrs Harry Clegg at Plas Llanfair. Mr W. Williams, A.C. (Perorydd Menai), is leaving Bangor for Blaenau Festiniog. He has been the leader of the singing at Penuel for 13 or 14 years, and conductor of Penuel United Choir. Miss Maggie Davies, the lady evangelist from Mold, is announced to preach at Penuel chapel at 7.30 p.m. next Tuesday and Wed- nesday evenings, under the auspicies of the Young Men's Christian Endeavour Society. Mr A. C. Downs, chartered accountant, has been offered an important local appointment by a well-known public company. The duties of the office will not, we understand, interfere with, but will be in addition to the other appointments held by Mr Downs. WESLEYANISM.-In succession to the Rev Robert Lewis, who has left for the Seion Circuit, Liverpool, the Rev R. Row- lands. Holyhead. has taken up the pastorage of St. Paul's Wesleyan Chapel. ACCIDENT.—A child living in Garth, last week fell into the river which runs into the sea, but there was more noise than danger, and a good Samaritan kindly took the chlid to its parents. CORPORATION EARNS SALVAGE MONEY.—The Town Clerk has informed the Council that the claim for salvage ser- vices rendered to the yacht "Maud" has been settled upon payment of E40 to the Corporation, and £ 15 to the crew, and costs. ANNIVERSARY SERVICES.-The anni- versary services in connection with the St. Paul's Wesleyan Chapel were held on Sun- day and Monday, sermons being delivered by the Revs R. Rowlands, Holyhead, and J. H. Michael, B.A. (Leeds). Michael, B.A. (Leeds). PARLIAMENTARY DEBATING SO CIETY.—The members of the above society will meet to-morrow (Friday) at the Central Cafe, when the committee will present their report. Mr Dew, the secretary, hopes that all members and those wishing to join will be present. MUSICAL FESTIVAL. — The annual singing festival of the Wesleyan churches in the local circuit will take place on Septem- ber 28th, and promises to be successful. The conductor will be Mr D. R. Ellis, who. on Monday, rehearsed the Llanfairfechan contingent. The anthem will be one of Isalaw's compositions. BENEFIT CONCERT.—Mr and Mrs Summerson, the managers of the Middies, who have been performing on the Pier dur- ing the season, had a benefit concert at the Penrhyn Hall on Tuesday evening, every available seat being occupied by an enthus- iastic audience. The programme was very diversified, embracing songs, musical sketches, facial and ventriloquial entertain- ments, animated photographs, violin solos, and a farce. Those who supported the Middies were Mr W. R. Watson, Ap Hari. Misses Louie, and Blodwen Lloyd and Rosie Dykes, and one of the Brothers Stern, of the Llandudno minstrels. A notable feature of the programme was the singing of Misi G. Bradshaw. whose voice was heard to greater advantage in an enclosed building than in the open air at the Pier. A LOCAL BUTCHER'S OFFENCE.—At Conway Police Court, on Monday. Thomas Hughes, butcher, Dean street, Bangor, ap- peared on a charge of defrauding the London and North-Western Railway Company. In spector Thompson, Holyhead, conducted the case on behalf of the company. It appeared that defendant, on July 15th, travelled on the 10.25 p.m. train from Llandudno Junc- tion to Bangor without a ticket, and at the exit gate at Bangor he paid his fare from Llanfairfechan only. The offence was re- peated the following day with the 7 p.m. train from Llandudno Junction. On being challenged by Inspector Swann with these offences defendant admitted both. and offered to pay the difference, tendering a sovereign. To Inspector Swann he expressed the hope that he would not be summoned. The money, of course, was refused, and de- fendant. who did not appear, was fined 20s and costs in each case. PETTY SESSIONS. — Tuesday, before Messrs Henry Lewis. T. Roberts, G. Rae, and Colonel Marshall, C.B. The chief- constable ICol. Ruck) was also on the oench. LICENSING. — The license of the Harp Inn, LIanfairffr-han, was transferred tem- porarily from John Williams to Richard Hughes. DESERTED FAMILIES.—On the appli- cation of Mr R. B. Evans, clerk to the Bangor and Beaumaris Union, three war- rants were issued against persons for neglecting to maintain their families, who had become chargeable to the Union. I ACTION BY THE CORPORATION: A LEGAL BREEZE—The Friars Syndicate -and others, through Mr Thornton Jones, appeared to answer an adjourned summons to sh-.v, cause v hy tiiyy ahu'.ild uoí pay ihoit apportionment of the cost of laying down the pavement in Orme road and Friars avenue-The Town Clerk (Mr Huw Row- land) represented the Council.—Mr Thorn- ton Jones objected to the proceedings going on, as at the original hearing it had been decided that the matter should be referred to an independent surveyor. Neither the Bench nor the syndicate nad not been supplied with any quotation cf the cost.—The Bench, after a long consultation, decided to go into the case, excluding the question of the substitution of tar for con- crete flagging. -Evide nee was then given by Mr J. Gill, C.E., the city surveyor, who stated that the substitution in Orme road of j tar for flagging represented a difference of | £ 105 8s. The original estimate was £ 299 3s 4d. and the total cost of carrying out the work E198 9s 4d. In Friars avenue the original estimate was E80 15s, and the sub- stitution of tar for concrete represented a reduction of 926 4s 2d. — In answer to Mr I Thornton Jones, Mr Gill admitted that no j estimate had been prepared after the de- cision of the court that tar should be sub- stituted fc.r concrete. — In the course of further examination. Mr Thornton Jones remarked that the Town Clerk was stating what was absolutely untrue. Mr Huw Rowland said that he had been an advocate for many years, and his integrity, both in and out of court, had never been called into question, and he hoped his friend would withdraw the remark.—Mr Thornton Jones said that he had no desire to challenge the integrity of the Town Clerk. What he meant to convey was that he appeared to be showing excessive zeal in conducting his case.—The Bench, after a prolonged con- sultation, approved of the apportionment in the case of Friars avenue. As regarded Orme road. they had no hesitation in arriv- ing at the conclusion that the cost had exceeded the estimate by over 20 per cent., and they reduced it to 15. The question of the tar pavement did not come under their consideration, as it had been decided at a previous court. No order would be made as to the costs. The decision represents a reduction in the claim of about £ 11.—Mr Lewis did not sit during the hearing of this case. and Mr Roberts left the room after its opening. ALLEGED DANGEROUS DOG. — A summons against Miss Jane Lee, Upper Bangor, for keeping a dangerous dog, was further adjourned for a fortnight. INSANITARY DWELLINGS. — Hugh and Mary Jones, Brynllwyd. were sum- moned by Mr Worrall, the Corporation sani- tary inspector, for permitting nuisances on houses owned by them in Rathbone and Brick streets. Mr Worrall said that the closets were choked, the cisterns defective, drains untrapped. the pavement in the yards dilapidated, and there was an absence of landers, the houses being consequently damp. Something was being done to remedy the mischief, but it was being car- ried out in a slipshod and unsatisfactory fashion. The original notices of abatement had been served three years ago.—An order was made for the necessary work to be executed within a month.

Portmadoc SUCCESS. — We understand that Mr Henry William Edwards. Minafon. has suc- cessfully passed the King's Scholarship Examination.

men- Bridcre. DISTRICT COUNCIL.—The reading of the minutes, and unimportant committee re- portÆ constituted the proceedings at the Menai Bridge Council on Tuesday evening. A few important mattefs were left over in order to devote the time to the completion of the arrangements for Saturday's cere- mony, which, given fine weather, promises to be very successful.

Ponrhyndeudraeth. TRIPS. — On Saturday, the members of the local lodge of Good Templars went for their annual outing to Y nyt; Gifftan, and on the same day the children of Minffordd Band of Hope visited Penrhyn Isaf. CONCERT. — A concert was held at Nazareth schoolroom last week, the chair being occupied by Mr J. Jones Morris. The l proceeds were in aid of a charitable object. The artistes were Miss Sill Lewis. R.A.M.. Miss Lalla. Parry, A.R.C.M., and Mr W. Brown. St. Asaph. The accompanist was Miss Kate Williams.

Bettieada. VISITORS—Professor Powell and family, Cardiff, are among the visitors staying at this place. Dr Prees, Cae Ifan Gymro, and family, have also come to spend their holi- days at their old home. Dr Prees is the American Consul at Swansea. ACCIDENT.—Mr Robert Hughes, Mynydd Llandegai, met with a serious accident whilst handling explosives. He was removed to the hospital, where he is progressing favourably. EMIGRATING.—Last week a large num- ber of married and single people emigrated, some to South Wales and others to America. NEW DEACONS.-At the Congregational Church, on Tuesday evening, Mr D. G. Wil- liams, M.A., headmaster of the Bethesda County School, was chosen as a deacon of the church. An appeal was made by the mem- bers that Mr W. J. Parry, Coetmor Hall, should withdraw his resignation as a deacon, and Mr Parry consented to act again. HOLIDAYS.—Miss Jones, headmistress of the County School, returned home after spending six weeks in the United States, America. Mrs Thomas, Llys Meurig, started for America last week. Some half-dozen men of Bethesda went to enjoy themselves at Paris; and last week Messrs Ellis Owen, Ty. mawr. and Mr Williams, Quarry Office, re- turned home from a jaunt holiday in Ger- many. Belgium. &c. RETURNING. — Mr Henry Williams, Braiehmelyn, has returned to South Africa, after spending some months at his home it Bethesda. Mr Williams holds an important post in the Colonial Education Office at South Africa.—Mr Richard Evans. Carneddi, also left for his home in Granville, U.S.A. He took with him an old teapot which 11f" longed to his great-grandmother, viz., 14 1, mother of the late Mr Dafydd Morris, Cii- foden. WEDDING —On Wednesday, at Sih>am cha-el IW.), the marriage was solemnised of Miss 'Charlotte Jones, second daughter of Mr Thomas Jones, car proprietor, with Mr R. J. Jones. Oxford House. Bangor. The bride, who was given away by 'her father. was attended by Miss Bessie Annie .Tones (sister of the bridegroom). Mr Edward Jones (brother of the bride) acted as best man. Amon? those present were Mrs Jones (mother of the bridegroom), Miss Lizzie Jones (sister of the bride), and Mr Edward Ethall. The officiating minister was the Rev Owen Evans. Mr and Mrs Jones, who were the recipients of numerous presents, left for Swansea, where the honeymoon will be spent.

JUDGE PARRY'S DAUGH TER DROWNED. A distressing bathing fatality occurred on Tuesday at Aberdaron. The victim was Miss Joan Abbott Parry. 15 years of age. and the youngest daughter of his Honour Judge Parry. It is stated that Miss Parry was washed off the rocks into deep water. The bodv has not yet been recovered. His Honour and family, in accordance with their annual custom, were spending the holiday at Nevin. The family had been there since the end of July, and Judge Parry returned there on Friday after s'.tSng at n,.e Mnncbester County Court.

y J Caernarvon. J SUNDAY SERVICES. CHURCH OF ENGLAND. English Services Holy Communion, 8 a.m., St. Mary's; morning service, 11.15 a.m., St. Mary's; evening service, 4 p.m., Llanbeblig. St. David's (Welsh) 10.30, Matins; 6, Even Song St. Mary's 8.30, Holy Communion; 10, Matins; 6, Even Song BAPTISTS. Caersalem Rev O-ven Davies. D.D. CALVINISTIC METHODISTS. Beulah Rev W. O. Jones, Caeathraw Castle Square Rev E. Edwards, M.A., Bala Engedi Rev John Roberts, Rhyl Moriah Rev R. H. Richards. B.A., Bala Shiloh Rev W. Williams, Cricoieth CONGREGATION 4LISTS. Pendref 10. Rev — Roberts. Manchester 6, Rev LI. Bryniog Roberts Salem 10, Rev LI. Bryniog Roberts 6. Rev — Roberts, Manchester WESLEYANS. Ebenezer 10, Rev R. W. Jones 6, Mr J. P. Jones. Rhostryfan English Mr S. Evans FREE CHURCH OF THE WELSH. Guild Hall 2.15 and 6, Mrs Blaenllechau Jones ROMAN CATHOLICS. St. Peter and St. Paul Rev Father Jones Mr Evan Owen, baker and confectioner, Pool street, was awarded second prize for cottage bread at the Bakers' Exhibition, Lon- don, on Wednesday, in the class open to Wales and Monmouthshire. BRABAZON EMPLOYMENT SOCIETY. —Next Thursday afternoon, under the auspices of the local branch of the above society, a sale of work will be opened by Mrs Barnard, Brynbras Castle. SCHOOL ATTENDANCE.-There were 322 girls present out of 330 on the books at the Council School (Girls' Department) on Wednesday, or 98 per cent. The attend- ance last week was 95 per cent. This is ex- ceedingly good considering that some of the children are home ill. COUNTY MAGISTRATES' COURT.-On Saturday, before Mr J. Menzies and other magistrates, Evan Pierce Jones, Pantycelyn, Talysarn, was summoned for keeping a car without a license, and was fined 2s 6d and casts.-Mary E. Jones summoned Marv Wil- liams for threatening her, and Mary E. Jones was summoned for assaulting Mary Parry. The parties came from Portdinor- wis. and it was ,stated in evidence that they were quarrelling. They were bound over to keep the peace. ■ DR MORRIS' CHARITY. — A meeting of the trustees was held on Saturday, when the Dean of Bangor presided. The follow- ing is the result of the recent examination: -Carnarvon: 1, H.ugh J. Hughes, Mary street, National School; 2, Johnny Wil- liams, Eleanor street, Council School. Each will be entitled to 98 a year, tenable for two years. Llanrug: 1, Evan Jones, Rhos Elan; 2, Wm. Davies, Penybuarth. They will be entitled to £5 6s 8d each. The money can be used either to enter into the County Schools or to purchase working tools with. WELSH WESLEYANS.—The cause at Ebenezer is mourning the departure of the Rev Ishmael Evans, who has officiated here for the last three years, for Beaumaris, in accordance with the rigours of the Wesleyan circuit system. Mr Evans has been a doughty doer of good deeds during his stay. All good movements have had his strenuous aid. The promoters of the new organ fund are greatly indebted to him-he has been instrumental in collecting the best part of the £560 in hand. The organ is now in course of building, and we are promised a full list of those who have worked in con- nection with it. as soon as completed. The secretary of the fund is Mr T. Edwards, manager of the Eagle Stores, Bridge street. BICYCLE ACCIDENT .-As Mr Edward Jones, Cottage Bathing House, was returning to Carnarvon from Pwllheli, on Tuesday, and coming down a steep hill near Trevor, Llan- aelhaiara, he lost control of his bicycle, which was brakeless, and ran into a wall. He sus- tained severe injuries, and was attended to by Dr Rowlands, Llanaelhain.rn.—While Mr Griffith Roberts, 127, High street, was rid- ing a bicycle on Wednesday evening, he collided with Mr Owen, son of Mr Owen, manager of the National Provincial Bank. Mr Roberts, who is over 68 years of age, fractured his bone, and was conveyed to the Cottage Hospital, where he was attended by Dr Fraser and Dr Tom Roberts. Mr Roberts is progressing as well as c'm be expected. GOOD TEMPLARS.—The ordinary meet- ing of the Eryri Lodge was held at the Cysegr, Turf square, on Monday evening, under the presidency of Mr Richard Jones, Eryri terrace (Chief Templar), when an in- teresting paper was read by Miss Williams, Meirion House, Segontium road South, on "Ann Griffiths. Dolwar Fechan." Hymns composed by Ann Griffiths were sung during the meeting. Further remarks were made by Messrs Wm. Jones, Pretoria terrace; R. Jeffreys, Thomas Jones, Vaynol street; and J. Wynn Parry. Miss Williams, Meiriou House, and Mr Thomas Jones, Vaynol street, were appointed to represent the Lodge at the forthcoming Gwynedd Temperance Association, to be held at Penygroes. Mr W. R. Jones was the accompanist. One new member was initiated. SEPTUAGENARIAN'S ANNUITY.—At Portmadoc County Court, on Monday, the hearing was resumed of a claim by James Williams, aged over 70, of Carnarvon, for payment of an annuity of 95 left him under the will of his sister, Mrs Williams, of Pen morfa. The annuity was paid by Mrs Wil- liams's son up to his death, and after him by the son's wife; but under the son's will the real estate passed from his wife on her second marriage to blood relatives of her first hus- band. Mr J. T. Roberts, Carnarvon, who appeared for the blood relatives, said the real estate was not concerned, but the personal estate, worth some £900. which had been left the widow, and which remained to her desp te her second marriage. Mr Councillor Jones, for the wife, said the personal estate had been exhausted. Mr Jones Morris, for the septu- agenarian, said somebody was liable for the annuity. The judge gave judgment against the wife (Mrs Morris) for £ 5, the sum to be kept in court pending inquiries as to the disposal of the personal estate left by her first husband, and pending the service of proper notices upon the blood relatives joining them as third parties to the action. PRESENTATION TO THE REV GWILYM LEWIS. B.A.—The Rev Gwilvm Lewis, for six years curate of St. Mary's Church, was. on Friday, the recipient of a presentation on the occasion of his departure to take up the living of Llangurig. in Mont- gomeryshire. Mr Lewis leaves the town to the regret of all classes. The meeting was presided over by Dr G. R. Griffith and, on behalf of the subscribers. Miss Owen fB.xI- owen) presented Mr and Mrs Lpwis with n purse contaniing £ 50 and an illuminated address. Their young daughter also re- ceived from Master J. Morgan Jones a miniature grandfather's clock and a silver 3poon, on behalf of the Band of Hope. I be Vicar (Rev. J. W. Wynne Jones). Mr R. Pughe Griffith (chairman of the Presenta- tion Committee). Capt. Griffith, Mr W. H. Wright, and others, testified to the excel- lent work accomplished by Mr Lewis. Messrs R. R..Tone*' (Church street) unJ .ol.u VTi'liauiK sBank Q'- 'iy) were the seeretarV*, and Mr Owen Roberts (High street) ibL. treasurer.—Mr Lewis preached a far sermon at St. Mary's Church on sunday. BOROUGH MAGISTRATES' COtlBT. Monday, before the Mayor (Mr Thomas), Mr J. P. Gregory. Thomas, and Mr J. R. Hughes. were DRUNKENNESS. — The following fined for this offence:—William Skinner street, 7s 6d and costs; E. Edv*a 2s 6d and costs; Mary Gallagher. Cw ;gJi lane, 5s and costs; and Catherine DaVl 5s and costs. T<K CHARGE OF PERMITTING DRU. tbe ENNESS.—David Jones, licensee Drum Inn, Market street, was e^ar^e(e3g; the police with permitting drunkeo» and William Roberts, Pe:iybonea-i, rug, was summoned for being ^er on licensed premises. — The pleaded guilty. — Mr J. T. e^jr prosecuted on behalf of the police, Carter defended the licensee. It svas 9 that P.S. Jones and a constable weut the Drum Inn about five o'clock on the August, and found Roberts in a druD'ee, state in one of the rooms. The ^ct?0?aid whose attention was called to the rOs that the latter was a lodger, and that l,e not been served with drink in The licensee ordered the man tu go to and he went; but later the same day officer again found the man in an intoKicf,.oI) condition in the house. On this occ«s the licensee turned him out of the For the defence, Mr Carter said Roberts was not supplied with drink in j Drum Inn.—The Bench fined Roberts 5s cost, and by a majority they dismi^8^ j case against the licensee.

Holyhead. On Friday, before Mr T. F. Evans, Hawkins, 41, Baker street, was charged using profane language. He wis fined eluding costs. tl111 The Pierrots held an enterta.nmeut 1n Town Hall on Saturday. shool The English Presbyterian Sunday Sc had their annual treat on Tuesday- Lady Sarah Wilson, of Mafekiug visited Holyhead on Thursday. g<f Prince Khan, of Afghanistan, Pa^0pf through from Ireland, en route for 1*°° on Thursday night. At a special police court, an Tue tr.. before Mr R. Jones Edwards, a ",iW named John Bulkeley was charged > begging. He was sentenced to seven imprisonment. jjjs Lord Stanley of Alderley e!itertailled big ,f sild rural farm tenants at Peiii-hc)s. ese refreshments were provided in the jjf gardens, and speeches were delivered tenants. His lordship also addressed Blipd gathering. The Holyhead Silver 0r played selections of music during the noon. Before dispersing, Mr TMc'h,jd Jones (a member of the band) sang i0fd: of my fathers," at the request of his shin, all present joining in the chorus- { The Board of Trade returns for show that during the month 27 9 steamers and three foreign stea:nerH, fille, total tonnage of 4625 tons made use 9,0 new harbour, and during the same Per British sailing vessels and three vessels, with a tonnage of 7393 tons, pu' the harbour. rIY The Rev R. Rowlands (W.) has been sented with a magnificent and massive si Of teapot, suitably inscribed, 8¡8 a to^e*roil! friendship and respect, on his departure Holyhead, where he has ministered marked success during the last three J gpl The following additional presents were 9 otJ to Castle House for Miss Edith the occasion of her marriage with Mr Bu Ilf,st A report of the wedding appeared in g> issue:—Silver butter dish. Mr W. D. i-jo Old Bank; pastry board, roller, and P0.yef masher, Mr W. Williams, Tan'refail; jjj pickle fork, jam spoon, and but' r km g case, Mr and Mrs R. Mon Williams: c^)0(j;^ apron. Miss Roberts, Land's End worked table cloth. Capt. Clare, Gibra" PUBLIC LIBRARY. — A meeting Library Committee was held on Tueg evening, Mr F. M. Cotton in t.lv chair* solicitor's letter was read claiming £ -,i extra services rendered by the late assi^ librarian (Miss Memery) during the iUne\T .,r the then librarian (Miss Thomas) foi' .;ii months. Mr Slater, the secretary, said tP the committee could not see their a compensate Miss Memery for the extra and the matter was left to be arrange" fr tween herself and Miss Thomas.-It was tb" solved that Mr T. R. Evans; clerk to Council, should reply to the letter p- ing any responsibility in the matter. ^$1 Jones, Victoria House, has presenter vote library with several- rare books, and n he of thanks was accorded to the Librarian reported that 1,953 persons vi the library during the month. ep- COMPETITIVE CONCERT.—A verjøøll joyable evening was spent at the Town on Tuesday evening, the Holyhead Society having organised a competiti*e TPO cert in which much interest was taken- hall was well filled with an appreciati*0 Q. ience. The chair was occupied by Roberts, whilst Mr R. Mon Williams 1 -Pe ducted. The adjudicators were Mr D- tfil Jones. L.T.S.C. (music), and Revs R. p. Ifb" liams and J. W. Williams (recitation)- "3 accompanists were Mrs C. A. Hughe9 Miss Cissie Williams. The following IV for the prize-winners :—Solo competiti;)P jj. children, "Dim ond deilen." Master A Roberta, Buarth, Bodederu soprano Gloch," Miss Lily Parry. Ty CristioIl, IfJ edern; tenor solo, "Y Bugail." Mr T- J'Jf Jones, Golden Eagle, Holyhead; JI1 1 2 choir, "Cwsg, f'anwylj'd. cwsg," 1, Armenia; reciting, "Dinystr Je et" Miss Maggie Ann Owen. Herbert (7- baritone solo. "Merch v Cadben," Mr Parry, Bodedern: singing a eongreg1- tune, party from Bodedern. Prince Francis of Teck passed Holyhead on Friday night, en route f°r don. f .,>(' MUSICAL.—At a recent Tonic Sol f mination held at Holvhead, junior ce^ry" cates were awarded to Myfanwv Owefl- ifor; Kate Hughes, Upper Park 9 Ellen Jane Jones, Cambrian street Rowlands, Silverdale; Maggie E. Rliosgaer avenue. Elementary certi^ji- Maggie Evans. Arthur street; Magg'e aC;v-( Bryn Ifor; Lizzie Roberts, avenue; Libbie Griffith, Cambrian Owen Wynne Williams, Greenfield Elementary theory certificates: John ^e-' George street. Intermediate certi^b0' William Roberts and Robert Edwards; gaer avenue; Richard LI. Hughes, Na1' >■ House Owen Williams, Llwynon l^n'' Party, George street; T. Lloyd Golden Eagle; Hugh and John Silverdale; Robert Hughes, W«° ■^il' Willie Hughes, Coffee House: NeHlltJ.eet: liams, Llwynon: Jennie Rees, Water s Emma and Annie Hughes, Woodside; Evans, Arthur street; Mary Lizzie Bodeos; Annie Lizzie Roberts, street. First grade staff: Robert lianis, Kingsland; Lizzie Rowlands. dale; Jenny Owen. Bryn Ifor; M. Water street. Second grade Williams, Llwynon; William fv Greenfield terrace. Elementary interinediate: William Williams, 0f These successful candidates are pupils W. Trevor Hughes, A.C., of this t =- Printed for the Proprietors Jones, and published by him J? j L server fiucl Express" Office, Carnarvon.