The North Wales Express

Liverpool Gossip. Hummer i& now drawing to Lto clof e, and ijy* holiday reason will, in a very snort time, ha. re en-iied. During thie month Liverpool J ha* been pouring out crowds of pleasure ««»- kiers by the thousands, and the Baak-holi- ,fa week h:*e been a remarki-ble one, for the { <e% -dus of thoee Awaking rest and change ba*; unprecedented. Yet the town has cp- pa entlv lost none of its WOTIte<1 activity, and l.h ■ main thoroughfares are ur crowded 8ud co .geeted ati ever. This is accounted for by tho, f«ct that, just as the living stream of hu aa.T.it'' is pouring out, the great hidutftrial oeiitre«s of the County Palatine are h-3 ropidly #y} ng we gftp. To the toilers in the factories 4X1L workshops of the inland t<Twi,s the city of Liverpool and iUi famous ri"r possess fro it attraction*. The "Brighton-on-the- HC--fWiv. (is E'tsthatn :« called, the megmfi- oet t promenade f"om Seacombe to New Brighton, and the Towjr and gardens, to HBtj notning of the sea front at this POil"t. >rv. all appreciated. The Tower Company tint providing high clacs entertainments, clld at prt*ient Kuhelik Lt drawing large a-'jd ^•>ee. ne Ule of Man haa been for many yeirs th happy dumping ground of the Taut a- sht.e lads and lassies, and the fine steamers th, ply between this port and Douglas have it*, a aimotft incapable of coping with the fcniSic- More noteworthy «till are the strides ORvie by the North Wales Steamship Com- pp: y w; tin a recent years, and they hove t)w--n amply repaid for their enterprise by a tit Dees which must, be <us gratifying to the «ib -ireholdera as th" facilities offered are to tl) se who support thom. Many who remem- J> < the old "packets," as they were called, of tl City of Dublin Company, the "Prince of W'.les" and th*» "Prince Arthur," will Rp- p« eiate the ch?,ng" that vva-s effected when iJr* f were supplanted by the "St. Tudno" soA tho "St. Elvies." LLatw-r the "Snowdon" ■grab edded, and last year thtv magnificent f*i- tnK-r "JA Marguerite." In addition to tl spred and accelerated service the eom- ii '1; provided on these steamers for tbe TK-nseng^rs is highly satisfactory, and the :& ff :8 reasonable. This company is evi- tkctly doing its utmomt to extend its field of o-„rations, ord too trips around Anglesey. 'w;.1- ch licvo become so popular, are i-.o less a fH'' M of thirs. than the aew doparLitre in run- at 2g a fit»:amer from Llandudno to O. wyn Bay. Abergele, and Rhyl. The t* l^epeoole on the N^rth Wales coast ought ftt? .dv to feel the b<;ne<fius of all tti's. and if •rfr Sunday sailing do occasionally i-nduce a C,e-,it arxieeimhles to dump themselv<« on the C0" ti, and If it be true that drinking facili- on board are too liberal on Sunday, the I ccnxpany may cmtrol this s-o as not to woyr.-l t-he susceptibilities of thotw concerned. L has been fiequentiy remarked by 'our ists that if the North Walw Steiucship Com- piiny could eventually adopt the system carried out on the west COfist of Scotland with such success by Mr David MacBr.iyae th'>y might gradually be able to embrace the VN'liole of Ill. W.-I,li coast from the D:«e to tho S 'v^ru. 1 t'r instance* Llandudno and the inte>*m(.•(.'ir-fe towns on the Menai Straits up to th" ancient borough of Carnarvon are now conne.'teti. and the "Snowdon" nnj other st..ar.12f" supply a long-felt want. Should the company start another steamer from Curnar- Y'1, ca'ilirg at Pwllluli, Portmadoc, and Barmouth it ought to ensure a profitable ven- it're, and be of some benefit to those vowns. If this proved successful there is no reason why the links in the chain should not i>c i compteuxl ritrnt -+h.>ng to Abervstwjtli and 4>ev.Jud. The top \)1' Jit- Great (>rrne\ H, 3JI tin. been tnadi.^ more attractive by the election hist year of the new hotel near the old tele- graph stiiiiou and the flagsaff. It is tlL' highest point on this bold headland, and is made easily accessible to the least capable climber by t!).\ fact that the electric railway cow ruii4 up quite close to it. The hotel is a substantial structure, and is built almost on all oriental principle. The roof is flat, and in addition there is a. tower on the north -ide which gives an e'evation above the sea level of some eight hundred feet. There is r.o charge made for admission to th., tower, and an accommodating attendant supplies an excellent pair of marine glasses gratis. It is a particularly breezy point of vantage, and the evpause of sea and land unfolded to tlie gaze is ni»st. magnificent. The Menai Straits, the Conway rivpr, the various bays on th.? Anglesey and Caraarvonshiie coasts ore clearly visible. From this spot on n clear- day -a view may be had of seven counties. That the spot bus offered special attractions already to several distinguished♦iiie:) is seen from an inspection of the visitors' book at toe hotel, and among these i6 found the nam" of no lest a personage than Mr D. Lloyd George, M.P. That tlii Principality Is enjoying the favour 'of the etra-nger from without ita gates cannot be open to s»nv reasonable doubt, aaid the visitors' lists at the innumerable resorts show that notable people from all parts of the world find their way to rest themselves and recuperate within its bound- aries. As iu former days, so to-day,—W ales possesses a supreme cli--rm, and, although it is called a poor country, it is abundantly rich, not only in all that Is picturesque and delightful in Nature, but in its mineral wealth and its natural resources. What England owes to Waka is beyond reckoning, and,, without our great water-sh^ds, what would her great cities do? And yet Wales w poor, and ha.s remained quiet, undQr th* tyranny of successive Govenimenta. Wiii,ei must [y* free. Her educational system must be unfettered. Her new life must have scope to expand and develop, and Wales must ultimately rise to a still higher I level. Those who admire Wales must respect her people and deal to them even- handed justice. The oth"r day, I tn.>t a gentleman, who is a most important legal functionary. He had an extremely keen appreciation l cf Wales, and had a kindly regard for the WeMi. iLe was broad in his religious views, and even charitable in his politics. H. was delightfully patronising, and went far as to say that the Welsh people could sing well. Tie would m-ikc this virtue in ih^ir national character the ID{>!H"; of unibicg them in one.common purpose. 'md then he would destroy their individuality. The li.'d no right to exist ,IS Welsh, neither had the Scotch h-)r the Irish any business to breatltf- as such. There was no rrom io;" anybody bui the English.and if he had h*> way there should be no tongue spoken but the Angio-S.ixon, and with the fulfil- ment of this grand Utopian idc-t would come the. millenium. This gentleman be- longed to a elal;)i of men not by any menus rare, rtnd it is on account of this igpillis homo" that the Welsh people are neglected a ltd di-seredil in high pl^c- Perhaps whea the V »lsli tamper is belter understood we shall ha\-e less -of this humbug and non- sense.

ANN GRIFFITHS CENTENARY. MEETINGS AT LLA.NFYLLIN. Prominent iN<'ncijnformis't»> and Church- men nseembled on Friday at Llanfyllin to cclebmte the cpn!er!arv cif the death of Ann J Griffiths, the Welsh hymnologis-t. At the afternoon assembly, in brilliant, sunghin-e, a uniied choir and the audience sang selections from the hymnologist's works. Communica- tions regretting absence and .approving the movement wore read from Mr Lloyd George, the Bishop of St. Asaph, Canon Williams, St. David's; Archdeacon Eva?:s, and Sir Alfred Thomes. i Alderman Jones, TrewytJieu, who pre- s ded. delivered a strong ad Iress, in which he said that Wale.* was indebted to Provi- dence for Ann Griffiths. The Rev C'ernyw I iilia-ms, Corwen, dwelt upon the hymnolo- i gist's capabilitiw. iNear that very spot she J wos converted in Pendref Chapel. Her • hymns had acquired extraordinary papula- j nty anc would continue from generation to I generation. The Rev Tryfan Jones, Wrex- ham, dealt with the early hi&tory of Ann •Griffiths, who attended Church, but was converted at the Independent CV)apeL when going to Llanfylirn fair. The Rev Elvet Ijewis said that some <»f Ann Griffith's works surj)!Mised ihc.se of Williams of Pantycelyn. The I:.en. Tliomas Levi and Llifon also do- ) livered sp^>ech^6. < At he evening meeting there was an in- ereased attendance. The Rev LewiB Da vies, Llanfyllin. presided. Mr O. M. Edwards, -Oxford, said that in Ann tinyi Wiles wis unknowr. badly educated, and indifferently respected. That silent nation, however, had emerged from bondage and was now an enlightened Principality. Wales yet required her Garibaldi. Her youn-g men needed high ia^ls fti-d should study great thinkers. WhiUrt other nations had freed themselves uy war, Wales had risen to emi- nenoe by peace Ann G rift>,h s work would .ever .be forgotten. The wi.ole of ^ales ti-itt day rejoiced was observing tho cont^ai-v of b^r Pritchard, Holyhead; the Rev W. Pry- therch. Swansea; and the Rev Lloyd Jone^. Denbigh, also spoke.

CARNARVONSHIRE ARTILLERY VOLUNTEERS. The result of the cup competition, which took place ut Perch Rook Battery during the camp week it New Brighton, was inadf known, this week, as follows:— Points. 1. No. 2 Lo. (Bangor). under the com- mand of Lieutenant R. E. Owen. 3012 2. No. 1 Co. (Bangor), under the com- mand of Lieutenant D. C. Davies 372 3. No. 3 Co. (University), under the com- mand of Captain Heichel 271 4. Llandudno. under the command of Lieutenant W. H. Hughes, 201 5. Ho. 1 Co. (Carnarvon)^ oocler the coouBVod of Major W. C. ffhwkia 188

iMenai Straits Regattas.' } —*— ) CARNARVON SAILING CLUB. j Tlu; annual regatta of the Carnarvon Sail- J insr Club took place on Thursday afternoon. Tho weather was most favourable, and kfjers interest, was taken in the races. The j com mod o to was Mr Lloyd Hughes; vice- I commodore, M'- John Prichard; honorary I secjetarv. iVIr .1. Fictch 'r officer oi the duv, Captain' Williams, while Mr Cuthbert Carter a 't^d as timekeeper. 1 'j'he results were as follow ;— I Handicap race for yachts belonging to any recognised yacht or sailing club: 1, Alrnda (Chas. Livingstone), scratch, corrected time, Oh. 33m. 53s.; 2, Punctilio (Newsome and StephensL allowed LZmins., corrected time, oh. 38m. 34s.; 3, Armistice (W. F. Spurr), allowed 8niins., corrected time. oh. 43m. 1% lreUe 'A. Bradbury). allowed llimins., corrected time. 5h. 44ni. 7s.; Telore (H. C- tiiiie-, 5h 46m. Sas. Ixia (G. Trumbull), allowed 29min<s.. corr.H-ted time. 5h. 50m. 50s. AiiCt; a-ad feliriinp Girl went, agrourd, Cig- fran. gave up. and Theta did not start. Boats of the Royal Anglesey Yacht Club, centre-board class; 1. Red Spider (Rupert Ma.«on), 5h. 10m. 17s. 2. Morwyn (Reginald Moseley). oh 14m. 1%. 3. Romara (Richard Beisnet), 5h. 2lm. 6s.; Cyane (II. R. Heap), 5h. 22m. 7s. Ner-nah <H. Hev>v«)od). Spin- drift (H. R. Da.vies), and Bojuni (A. C. Davies) gave ini West T-ancashiie Yacht Club "Sea Biril,, half • •iters, one model, the Donaghadee Sa-iling Club "Seu Shells," and the Car- narvon Sailing Club "Cariad" classes: 1, Sea Snipe (W Dudley Coddington), 5h. 46m. 38s. 2, Sktia. (J. C. H. Sandbach). 5h. 48m. 3s. 3. Menaa. (11. W. and R. Neivtoti), 5h. 49m. 18s.; 4, Gw 'n f.T. H. JonM). 5h. 49m. 19s. Mair (John Prichard), oh. 50m. 48s. Kettiwake (J. C. Mc».4affie'i, 6h. 6m. Is. Goshawk. Seagull. Sheila. Sea mew. Modryb. »nd Jenry gave un. Sailing boats under 22ft. on water hue 1. Minnie Ill. (W. H. Rowland), 5h. 41m. 6s. 2, Mollie 'Speiwer and Robs-on I. oh. 57m. 5s.; 3, Blonde (Do-ugla» Turner and F. M. Cowper). Fishing sailing boats: 1, Welsh Girl, 6h. 10m. 26s.; 2, Welsh Boy. 6h. 11m. 24. t There were also swimming races. CARNARVON TOWN REGATTA. One of the most interesting of the week's fixtures was the Carnarvon Town Regatta, which took place on Friday, and was favoured with an excellent- north-westerly breeze. The races were. watched with great interest by some hundreds of spectators, and during the proceedings the band of the R.W.F. dis- coursed sweet music. Were it not for the energy and activity of Mr Charles Wynn Griffith, who was assisted by Mr Percy Wynn Griffith, the regatta would not have been the unqualified success it was. The former as officer of the day and the latter as hon. sec- I retary are also indebted to Mr W. S. Jone3, hon. secretary of the R.W.Y.C., for the assistance he gave. Mr J. Issard Davies (High Sheriff of Carnarvonshire) was the commodore, Mr T. Morgan Lloyd being the vice-coiumodore, and Mr H. Lloyd Carter the rear-commodore. The handicapper was Mr J. F. Jellico. Again the yacht "Fortuna," kindly lent by Mr H. R. Heap, R.M.Y.C., served as flagship. Three handsome silver cups wert presented for competition by Mr I Lloyd W. G. Hughes, commodore of tho R.W.Y.C., one of the most liberal sportsmen in tho county and one who takes nc little in- i terest in the welfare of the town of Carnar- von Mr Charles Assheton Smith, whose liberality ia welt known; and Mr Sidney Mason, a yachtsman of repute. Mr Llojd Hughes has for tik-. last five years presented a cup for competition at this regatta and the one given by him last week weighed 90 ounces. The three cups were supplied by j our respected townsman, Councillor W., Hamer, E,, street. The course in the two principal races was as follows :—I* rom the Yacht Club to Portdinorwic, from Port- diuorwic to Abermenai, from Abermenai to Plas Brereton, from Plas Brereton back to Abermenai, finishing at the Yacht Club. In the other sailing racea the following was tho I course From the. Yacht Club to Abermenai; j from Abermeuai to Plas Brereton, from Plas Brereton to. Abermenai, and from Abermenai to Plas Breretun, finishing at the Yacht Club. II Events:— Handicap race for yachts exceeding 15 tops (Thames measurement), belonging to any re- ¡ cognised yacht or sailing club. First prize, a silver cup (presented by Mr LI. W. G. Hughes, commodore R.W.Y.C.); second prize, £ 5; third prize, £ 2. The breeze suited the Alruda (Mr C. Livingstone), scratch, which came in first, and took the I cup. Her finishing time was 4h. 15m. 3s. The second was Armistice (Mr W. B Spurr), allowed lli min., corrected time, 4h. 24m. 40s.; third, Cigfr'an (Sir W. Kneeshaw), allowed 16 min., corrected time, 4h. 33m. 31s Handicap race for yachts not exceeding 15 tons (Thames measurement;, belonging to any recognised yacht or sailing club. tirst prize, a silver cup (presented by Mr Charles G. Assheton Smith); second prize, £ 4; third prize E2. 1 Irene II. (Messrs A. Bradbury and B. Holmes), allowed 3V min., corrected time4h. 56m. 45s.; 2, Telore (Mr H. C. Hart- net), allowed 9 min., corrected time, 5h. 2m. 58s.; 3, Redwing (Mr P. Wynn Gnihth), allowed 12 min., corrected time. 5h. 5m. 7s. Yachts of the R.A.Y.C. centra-board class. First prize, a silver cup; second prize, £ 2; third prize, £ 1. 1. Morwyn (Mr R. Moseley), 4h. 22m, 47s.; 2, Red Spider (Mr R. Mason), 4h. 23m. 26«.; 3, Spindrift (Mr H. R. Davies^, 4h. 25m. 39s.; 4, Bojum (Mr A. C .Davies), 4h. 27m. 36s. Cyane (Mr H. R. Heap), Re- mara (Mr R. Bennett), and Neenah (Mr N. Heywod) did not finish. This wu4 a splendid race, and had there been another reach the Pe- Spider undoubtedly would have won. West Lancashire Yacht Club "SeabirdK," the Donaghadee Sailing Club "Seashells," and the Carnarvon Sailing Club "Cariad, half rater one-model classes. First prize a silver cup (presented by Mr S. Mason); se- cond prize, £ 3; third prize, £2; fourth prize, £1. 1, Seasnipe (Mr W. D. Coddington), 5h. 5m. 476. 2, Mair (Mr J. prichard), 5h. 7m. 40s.; 3, Skua (Mr Sandbaclrf, 5h. 10m. 56».; 4, Seagull (Mr Avery), 5h. 13m. 4s.; 5, Modryb (Mr M. E. Nee), 5h. 17m. 5os. Seamew (Messrs Dean and Hogg), 5h. 23m. I 5os. Goshawk (Mr W. L. Hall), Kittiwake (Mr M'Gume), Menna (Mesfis Newton), Shiela (Mr F. Dent), Dilya (Mr J. Fletcher), Gwcn (Mr J. H. Jones) and Jennie (Messrs I Scott Hay ward, Oweu, and Simcock). did not finish. I Sailing boats. 22 feet and upwards on ) watej* line: 1, Speedwell (Mr Hannah); 2. j Wrtlsh Girl (Mr Thomas Griffiths); 3, Mar- gucrite (Mr J. Foulkes). • Sailing boats under 22 feet on water line: j 1. Minnie HI. (Mr W, H. Rowland); 2, Molly I .'Messrs Spencer and Dobson). J ROWING RACES. Four-oared gigs: 1, Dinorwic (Mr T. Grif. fifch); 2. Lightning (Mr R. O. Jones), Pair-oared: 1, Dora (Mr W. Roberts); 2> J Iron Pirate (Mr R. O. Jones). Punt race: 1, Dora (Mr W. Roberts); 2, j Seagull (Mr J. Roberts). Sculling race: 1, Mr Moses E\ ana 2, Mr W. Roberts. | SWIMMING RACES. I Race for those over 18 years of age: 1; E. Williams 2, W. Williams. i Race for thoae under 16: 1, F. Sullivan; 2, Meyrick Jones. f POLO MATCH. An interesting polo match took place 00- I tween two amateur teams of seven aside. Winning beam E. W illiams, R. Pritchard H Pritchard, W. Glynne Griffitti F. Sullivan^ T. Markh'am, and E. Evans. PORTDINORWIC REGATTA. At the annual regatta, wlucfc took pkice at i'ortd.inorwic on So.turday. in splendid weather, the Alruda (Mr C. Livingstone) was the first in the handicap race for first-cla*s yachts, the second being Cigfran (Mr W. T. Kneeshaw), and the third Armistice (Mr Spurr). One of the most interesting events of the day was 'V itct, for four-oaied gigs. Three boats competed, from Deganwv, Port- dinorwic, and Carnarvon, and the fir¡. won by a length. MENAI BRIDGE REGATTA. Larg^ crowds witnessed the regatta at Menai Bridge* on Monday., when the condi- tions were perfect. I he commodore, Mr H. R. Davies the vioa-commodore, the Hon. G. N. Jrby; and Mr H. R. Heap, of the R.M.YlC., were among those present on the flagship. Mr Heap's fine yacht Fortun-n. Re- faults :— Handicap race for yachts not exceeding 15 tons (five raoed): 1, Bradbury and HcLm 's Irene! s-crmtch 2, Messrs Newsome Li-'id Stephen's Punctilio, allowed 6mins.; and Mr Trumbull's tuo, allowed 18imns., dead heat. .Race for Anglesey <x»ntr«-boaid yachts (seven raced): 1. Mr H. R. Davies' Spind- rift; 2, Mr k. C. 1) Bojum; 3, Mr R- Mason's Rod Spider. Race for West Lancashire, Donaghadee, and Carnarvon Seabird, Seashell, and Cariud classes (13 started): 1, W. D. Codduigton's Seasnipe; ii. J- H. Jones's Gwen; 3, W. Ii. .Hall's Goshawk; 4, Mr John Priehard's Mair. In a handioa-p raec for sailing boats, the Speedweli won against three compctftü'ft\ by Imin. In the rigged gigs race, Mr Griffith's- iDinorvric) 'crew was successful. The crew of the Deganwy, the only other unrigged gig entered, were taken ill before me start, and their olaoes filled by men picked on the hJMrf, who, though beaten, made a credit- able shw. There were a large number of other minor events, end m the dusk a. procession of illu- minated boats paseed oveT a portion of the course. The Menai Bridge Silver Band pro- vided mtisK' throughout the day. The joint secrveteries were Messrs Rees .Rol)e rts and Hugh Morris. >

LOCAL N Jb W S ———— BANGOR. CHURCH OF ENGLAND. Cathedral (English) In Residence, Ven. Archdeacon Williams, M.A. Cathedral (Welsh) Rev W. Edwards, M.A. St. James's (Eng.) Rev W. Edwards. M.A. Rev Owen Evan8, B.A. St. Mary's 10, Matins (Welsh); 11.30, ditto (English). 6, Evensong (Welsh). 6.30, ditto (English), at Schoolroom Re* Edwin Jones, M.A. BAPTISTS. Gl-aruadda Rev E. Williams, Cefn Mawr Penuel Rev Edward Evans Calfaria (Hiracl) Rev Ed. Evans Kyffin Square Prayer Meeting English Rev W. R. Saunders CALVINISTIC METHODISTS. Glanadda Rev J. Rowlands, Cyssegr Hirael Rev J. Puleston Jones M.A. Park Hill Ro:+v D. Hughes, M.A., Carnarvon Prince's Road Rev E. J. Baimbridge M.A., Kidderminster Tabernacle Rev R. W. Hughes Twrgwvn Rev David Davies, Hyfrydle CONGITBGATIONALISTS. Eoonarer Rev H. Edwards, Birmingham English Rev H. N. Henderson, B.A. WESLEYANS. Horeb 10, Mr Henrv Williams 6, Rev R. Morgan St. Paul's 10. Mr Henry Davies 6, Mr Henry Willia-ms Hiracl 2, Rev R. Morgan 6. Mr Henry Davies Glanadda 10, Rev R. Morgan 6, Prayer Meeting English Rev W, Potts ROMAN CATHOLTCS. St. Mary's Rev Father Radcliffe APPOINTMENT.—We ore pleased to hear that, Miss Gwladys Williams, B.A., daughter of Councillor John Williams has just been appointed an assistant mistress under the Leeds Education Authority. MUSIC.—On Tuesday' afternoon the sounds of the great Cathedral organ being played drew many visitors to the Cathedral. They enjoyed I" fine performance on the splendid instrument. THE ALLEGED BATH FATALITY.— Wo are requested to state that the report of the drowning of a Llamdudno visitor in the .sili.wen Baths, is entirely without founda- tion. PRESENTATION.—*Mr William Morris has 1x,en presented by the young people of Ebenezer chapel with a marble clock, on the occasion of his recent marriage, as a mark of the esteem in which he is held by them. SCHOLASTIC.—Mr David Jones, the popular assistant master at the Glanadd-a Council School, has been appointed an un- uttached~eertihc.iited teacher under the Car- narvonshire County Council, at the salary of £ 130 per annum. WEDDtNG.-On Tuesday, at the Twr- GYYN CJM: Chapel, the marriage took place of Mr John Griffiths,32, Albert street, Upper Bangor, and Mrs Ellen Williams, of the Bull Inn, Bangor. Mr Griffiths is a guard on the railway. SUNDAY SCHOOL TRIPR.—Tho Sunday School trip season iis not. vet over, and on Wednesday the Ho rob (W.) and Ebenezer •(G.) Sunday Schools went to Llandudno for their annual outing. They thoroughly en. joyed tliemfte-lves in that porular resort. CHORAL SOCIETY'.—We understand that the Bangor United Choral Society will commence rehearsals early in September nest, at the Rechabite Hall. The conductor wilt be Mr Hngh G. Brereton, the Cathedral sab-organist. Jt is intended to compete in tne chief choral com^«etition at Carnarvon*. National Eisteddfod, next year. I WEDDING.—On Monday, the marriage y.s ^leninised at the Cathedral of Mr W. S- Williams, son of thft late Mr John Wil- hams, 26, Fair View road, and Miss Eliza- beth Easter Griffith, 26, Garth hill, Garth, daughter of the late Inspector Griffith. The Rev T. Edwin Jones, M.A., Vicar of St. Maly'tI, officiated. The bridesmaid was Miss fj&Ily Griffith, and the beat man Mr Harry Baruett, Upp Bangor. EISTEDDFOD COMPETITORS. In connection with the- Ebenezer chapel, a. male voice choir, comprising 25 voices, has been formed ,un(kr the leadership of Mr William Morris. We understand that they also in- tend taking part in the male voice competi- tion which will be held at the National Eis- teddfod next year. This enterprise in a new choir is verv commendable. t)liBATlNG SOCIETY.- A promising de- botil,g soci^tv hae been established in con- nection with tb-e Ebenezer Congregational El church. The Rev Elfis Jones, paster, has 'been elected president; Mr E. Cox Jones is the vict.-prirbident; Miee Evans, Regent street, treasurer; and Messrs H. 0, Wil- IJ.G.lt16 and W H. Edwards, joint secretaries. W« Understand that there is every prospect -of a Õ')Qd season. "?'I' ) lLL'SESS.-W. regret to learn of the in- disposition of the. Rev W. R. Saunders, pas- tov of the Pen'rR'iIt Englieh Baptist Church. Mr Sjunderf. was unable to conduct s^fvi'.w at this church on Sunday, 08 he had con- I tracted a cold. The- Rev Mr Richards, Am- lwch, officiated in his stead in the morning, and the Rev J. T. Philips, Ynyshir, Ponty- I pridd, preached in the evening. We trust Mr Saunders will soon be able to resume his duties. LECTURE.—On Tuesday ev-vmg at Soor Wesleyan Chapel, the Rev R. Morgan, of Wesleyan Chapel, the Rev R. Morgan, of Bangor, gave his well-known and popular lecture, "Pedwar Dyn v Byd" (The F'»ur Men of the World). Much curiosity 1ms trom time ti time been evinced as to who Mr Morgan would deal with under this title, but the ,mystery is explained when it is staited that the lecturer means the four temperaments. There was a good audience, over which Mr W. R. Harker presided. RAILWAY MEN'S FLOWER SHOW. Under tlie aac-pict*) of the Bangor Railway Institute, a flower show confined to railway men living in the district wa<s held 0:1 Satur- day. The principal prize-winners were: — Mewsrs C. Cooil, Bangor; F. Russell, Glan- ttddtt: W. R. Roberts, Bangor (who obtained the premium for t.hi:' best garden); J. Space. Llanifair P.G.; G. Evans; E. Furlong; J. Gavion, Orme-view; John Owen, Goctra; J. Johnson, Carnarvon road; W. Aitkin, and G. Penlington. PETTY SESSIONS. Tuesday b»:fore Messrs T. Lewis (Chairman), J. Evaii Ro- berts. Harry Ciegg. Capt. N. P. Stewart, and Mr Robert Hughes. DRUNKENNESS. — George Burin was charged with being drunk at Aber. De- fendant, who was a dogger, pleaded guilty, and *aid he had a had cold and had taken some whisky to cure it. He was nned 26 6d I and costs. I PRIVATE STREETS jkGAT.N.For the third time the case for the appellants against the private streets improvements estimates came before the Bench.-—Mr S. R. Dew ap- peared for the, objectors, James Hogan, Mary Eaton, and Albert Morris.—1 lie Clerk said he thought that the notices were not notices under the Act.—Mr Dew submitted that t-here was demand for a notice under the Act. He said there a notice of objection which entitled these people to be, heard.— Mr W. Huw Rowland said that the Act pro- vided that the grounds of the objections should be stated. It was really too bad that he should be kept waiting by the ob- jectors, who were constantly unprepared.— Mr Dew said he wished to go on with Hogan's case, and if he were unsuccessful with tha.t. he would not. ask for an Adjourn- ment.—This having, been decided upon, Mr Dew then proceeded with his examination of Mr John Gill (Borongh Surveyor). Mr Gill stated that th.,1 total estimate was £ 53 5s. Mr Hogan's part of the expenditure was assessed at £ 30 58 in respect of two stables and four houses and the gable end of the fourth. Mr Hogan's total frontage was 120 yards out of the total of 210 yards. Mr Hogan grounded his objections on the un- necessary expense of blue tile paving and chanelling. In Mr Gilt's opinion the tar pavement would, be quit-e trseless and would wear out in two years' time.—-In answer to Mr Rowland, Mr Gill said that, taking economy and efficiency into considerntion, it was far better than tar pavement. — In answer to the Bench, witness stated that he had never done cheaper channelling in the town.- -The further hearing of tlie case was postponed till Mr Rowland could obtain some documents from his office. Meanwhile the ordinary business of the court was gone on with. Upo-n resuming the case a long and involved discussion took place, involv- ing much legal argument and quoting of precedents.—Tlie Bench decided that, as the persons concerned were m favour of asphalt, the street should be paved with the cheaper material and the Council's re- solution amended to that extent. BANK HOLIDAY OFFENCES. — Mary Davies a respectably dressed young woman, was charged with being drunk in Bangor, August 7th. in company with a man. N, fendant pleaded guilty, and said she had gone out for the day and didn't feel well, so she had three stouts, which overcame her. She was fined 2s 6d and costs, the Chairman saying he was very sorry to see her in that position.—Charles Ashton was charged with the same offence, and was fined 2s 6d and costs. — Llewelyn Evans, 'Rachub, was charged with "being drunk, on, the same date. He was fined 10s and costs.—Robert Ellis, charged with thesamo offence and on the same date. Police evidence was given that he was undoubtedly drunk. Ellis said he was not drunk. He was fined 74 6d and

costs. CARNARVON. SUNDAY SERVICES. CHURCH OF ENGLAND. Christ Church (English) 8.0, Holy Com- munion 11. Matins; 6.30, Even Song. Llanbeblig (Welsh) 10, Matins; 6, Even Song 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. Davies, D.D. CALVINISTIC METHODISTS. Beulah Rev Wm. Davies, Bodedern Castle Square Rev J. Arthur Jones, Ipswich Engedi Rev R. J. Rees. M.A., Aberystwyth Moriah Rev Dr Cynddyian Jone* Shiloh Rev H. Rowson Williams, Bettwa- ycoed CONGREGATIONALISTS. Pendref 10, Rev Rees, Alltvren 6, Rev Lewie Williams Salem 10. Rev Lewis Williams 6, Rev — Rees, Alltwen WESLEYANS. Ebenezer 10. Rev Joseph Owen, Penygroes 6, Mr J. P. Jones, Rhostryfan English Rev T. Gasquoine, B.A., Bangor FREE CHURCH OF THE WELSH. Guild Hall 2.15 and 6. Rev W. O. Jones, B.A., Liverpool ROMAN CATHOLICS. St. Peter and St. Paul Rev Father Jones We wgret to learn that Major Frank Turner is confined to the house, suffering from a severe illness. In one of the windows of Messrs Brymer and Davies' establishment, the Nelson Em- porium, there is a beautiful silver cup won by Mr. T Jones, coal merchant, at Mr F. LloydV sales at Wrexham. On Monday, Mr E. Alfred Jones, of London, visited the town for tiu- purpose of collecting materials for an article he is writing to the "Cymmrodor" on "The Regalia of the Welsh Municipalities." Mr Hall, Victoria road, the Borough Surveyor, recently met with a a accident whilst superintending the work ut Tan'rallt. lie has been confined to the house for three weeks but is progressing favourably. The engagement ia announced of Miss Aimee Capon, second daughter of Mr and Mrs T. Capon, or Bronymaen, to Mr T. Gil. h»rt Oakley, eon of Mr and Mr* Thomas Oakley, or St. Albaim, Herts. At the County Magistrates' Court, on Saturday. Thomas P. Roberts, Llanberis, was fined 10s and costs for riding a bicycle without a light. The defendant gave a false name and address. For a similar offence D. 0. Davies. Talysarn, was ordered to pay 2. 6d and costs. Mr J. H. Jones (of the linotype* depart- ment of this office). 19, Market street, won the following prizes with his half-rater "Gw;en" in the M<'mi Straits regattas:— Three wwouds. two thirds, and one fourth. Thciy? were 13 entries in this clas-s. He also becomes the possessor of thei Pierce Challenge Cnp. THE ELECTRIC LIGHT.—The lamps already connected number over 2000, and the probability is that by the end of the year this number will be more than douWed. I SPECIAL POLICE COURT.-On Toe«- j day ufUrnooa, before Mr J. It. Pritchard, 1 Albert Mathews, hailing from Worcester, was charged with stealing a pair of boots from the shop of Messrs Stead and Simp- sou, Bridge, street. He was remanded in custody till next Monday. I CHRIST CHURCH.Ninth Sunday after Trinity: Morning. Holy Communion, Wood- ward in E flat. Evening, Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis (Stanford in B fiat); anthem. *'0, for a closer walk with God" (Foster).— 1 J. Williams, Orgairi-t and Choirmaster. I AUGUST FAIR.This fair was held on Saturday. There was a large number of cattle. Prices: Yearlings, £ 4 to E6; two- year-olds, £ 8 to £ 10; milch cows, £ 10 to iC 16. The horses were not of a good quality, and only a few changed hands. OPEN A" R SERVICE.-An open-air ser- vice was held in Castle square on Tuesday J opening by Captain J. Griffith (Church Army), who preached an eloquent sermon. There was a large attendance. A juvenile choir (conductor, Mr R. Roberts) sang several pieces. I ANNIVERSARY SERVICES.—The anni- versary services of the Castle square English Presbyterian Church were held on Sunday, Presbyterian Church were held on Sunday, the officiating minister being the Rev W. Wynn Davies, Bangor. The services were largely attended, and powerful sermons wero preached. Mr J. H. Roberts, Mus. Bao., formerly organist of this church, and now of Liverpool, presided at the organ. NARROW ESCAPE.—A young girl whilst playing at the Castle square fountain on Sun- day morning, fell into the water. A passer- by heard shouting, and saw the child strug- gling in the water. She was taken out littlo ( the worse for her immersion. This i8 not the first time, that a child has fallen into the fountain, and the Corporation should pro- hibit children playing at the fountain. j AN OLD OFFENDER. — At a special police court on Wednesday, before the Mayor (Mr D. T. Lake) and other magistrates, Mor- gan Ellis, an ex-soldier, was charged with Deing drunk and disorderly. The defendant, pleaded guilty, and said he was ill, and bought fourpenny worth of port wine. He promised the Bench that he would not get drunk again. Several previous convictions wero rocordcd against him.—The Bench sentenced h:m to a month's imprisonment, but the eeuteiiee v-ouid not be enforced if the defendant kept to his promise. GOOD TEMPLARS. — The Eryri Lodge wag held at Tabernacle Mission Chapel on Monday evening. Mr Thomas Jones, Vaynol street, presided. A miscellaneous pro- gramme was gone through, the following taking part:—Miss M. Jones, Golden Goat; Messrs John Ethall, W. Nathaniel Jones. Owen Thomas, Richard Jones. Two com- petitions took place, Miss Hughes, Segon- tium road South, being the winner in the first, and Messra John Ethall and Owen Thomas in the second. Messrs R. Jeffreys and J. Wynn Parry adjudicated. TRIPS.—On' Monday the Sunday School I' class of Mr John Evans, Pennant Villa, Ux- tiridga square, had their annual outing Beaumaris ucing selected this year. Mr Evans defrayed, all expenses. The trip was I rfiuch enjoyed.—On Thursday the Shiloh Bach Sunday School went for their annual trip to Pwllheli.—On the same day the Car- narvon Choral Union (the conductor of which -I- is Mr Waiter.Thomas) went to Dinas Dinlle; and the Sunday Schools of the Established Church of the town had their annual trip to Llanfairisgaer. The band of the 4th R.W. Fusiliers accompanied the latter. SHIPPING.—Arrivals: County of Angle- sey, Edwards, Portdinllaen Pleiades, Hux- ley, Bangor; Craignair, s.s., Williams, Liverpool; Christiana, s.s.. Griffiths, do.; Sarah, Roberts, do.; Margaret Eliabeth, Jones, do.; Mabel, s.s., Williams, do.; Carew, s.s.. Daretter, do.; Williams, Joneu, do.; Snowdon, s.s., Williams, Llandudno. Departures: Christiana, s.s., Griffiths, Liver- pool: Carew. s.s., Daretter, Penmaenmawr; Craignair. s.s., Williams, do.; Snowdon, s.s.. Williams, Llandudno; Ynys Mon, s.s., Jones. Menai Bridge; Triton, Olsen, Nor- way; Snowdon, Rees, Goole; Jane and Mary, Jones, Portdillllaen; Margaret Eliza- beth, Jones, Pwllheli. IMPUDENT THEFT. — On Monday, at the Borough Police Court, Fred Wilkinson, J a tramp, was brought up, on remand, charged with stealing a sum of 9s from the shop of Mrs Mary Barlow, Crown street. The prisoner went into the shop, and aaked for a periny-worth of and, during the absence of Mrs Barlow in the kitchen, he took possession of a purse which had been plactd in a tin behind the counier, and made off with it. The purse counier, and made off with it. The purse I contained two half-crowns and twn florins, and these tMore found upon the man when subsequently apprehended at a common lodging house by P.C. 23. Tho prisoner pleaded guilty, and was sentenced to a month's imprisonment with hard labour. SUDDEN DEATH. On Saturday, the death took place, suddenly, of Mrs Wil- liams. Bodlondeb. Mrs Williams, who WM 70 years of age, was the widow of Mr W. J. Williams, at one time Mayor of the town. Her first husband was the late Mr John Griffith, a well-known jeweller, and local preacher in the Baptist denomina- tion. The funeral, which. wa.s of a strictly private, character, took place on Wednesday mornine. the remains being interred at Llanbeblig Churchyard. The principal mourners were Mr Dove, London (brother), Mrs Dixon. Mrs Bramwell. Mr Owen Roberts. Mid Mr John Williams. Dr Griffith and the Rev J. Wynne Jones, M.A. (vicar), were also present. The coffin, which was of polished oak, with brass mountings, was made bv Mr H. E. Roberts, Bangor street, who had also charge of the funeral arrangements. WEDDING.—On Wednesday, at Horeb 'C.M. Chapel, Dyffryn, Merioneth, a mar- riage was solemnized between Mr Robert Edwards, srlD of Mr and Mrs Edwards, ROH<? Mount, Gelert street, Carnarvon, and Miss Catherine Evans, daughter of Mr and Mrs Evan Evans, Pentreuchaf, Dyffryn. Mr Edwards, who is now postmaster at Machyn- lleth, was for some years clerk at the Carnarvon Post Office. Miss Evans was assistant mistress at the Council School for some vears. The Rev W. M. Griffith, M.A., pastor of the church officiated, assiste,d by the Rev O. Lloyd Jones. M.A., Brynaernu, cousin of the bride. The bridesmaid wop Miss J. Jones, DolgelLey, cousin of the bride. and the best man Mr Owen Price Edwards, brother to the bridegroom. The bride was given away by her father. A large number of people gathered to witness the ceremony, as the bride was very popular in ivo her native p1ace. After lunch the happy pair left for Llangollen, en route for Lon- don, where the honeymoon will be spent. A GIRL'S DRUNKENNESS. — At. the Borough Police Court, on Monday, before the Mayor (Mr D. T. Lake) and other magi- strates,* a neatly-dressed young girl, named Ann Edwards, was charged with drunken- ness. The Superintendent of Police told tho Bench that the defendant was one of a num- ber of girls who paraded the streets of the town every night. She was asked by the Mayor if she would go to service if a situa- tion were to be found for her by the Church Army or by the mission woman. She re- plied that she had work, and would not like to leave Carnarvon. The superintendent said that the defendant worked occasionally as a. rag -sorter. She and her companions had been advised on many occasions to go to service, and had refused.—'the Bench fined the defendant 10s and costs, the fine not to be enforced if she consent .H! to go to service within a month. BOROUGH POLICE COURT. — On Mondav, before the Mayor (Mr D. T. Lake). •Mr R.'thunato, Mr E. Hughes, Mr M. T.

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PWLLHELI. SERMON.—On Monday night, the Rev D. Charles Davies, Cardiff, preached at Taber- nacle to a largo congregation. CONCERT.—Ou i'ue&day night, at West End Assembly Rooms, tho ladies' choir, con- ducted by Madame Clara Novella Davias, gave a concert.. ORCHESTRAL.—On Tuesday evening, th;,1 Pwllheli Orchestra, under the leadership of Mr Houldsworth, performed at Abereoch. MARKET.—Mutton and iamb, 8d to 9d per Ib pork, 9d fresh butter, Is Id uggs, 8s 6d per 120; geese (alive), 5s to 5s 6d; fowls, 2a each chickens, 3a 4d to 4B per couple; ducks, 48 6d to 5s per couple; rabbits, la pep couple; potatoes, 5s per cwt.; beans, 6d per lb peas, 1 Jd per lb.

FISHING WITH A GARDEN FORK. At Carnarvon Police Court, on Saturday, John Griflith, of Pentwr, Clynnog, was sum- moned for fishing unlawfully in the rive," Llyfni. Mr Pughc Griffiths, who prosecuted 'on bihalt of the Board of C'on.-iorvators, stated that a watcher saw the defendant in the middle of the river trying to spear a salmon with a garden fork. liie defendant, who pleaded not guilty, was fined 20s and COdtS.

PORTDINORWIC LITIGATION. ;t The Court of Appeal have intimated that they will not give judgment in the plaintiff* appeal from a judgment of Mr Justice Keke- wich in the action of Assheton Smith v. Owen until after tho Long Vacation. The action, it will ho remembered, was brought by the latB Mr Assheton Smith to restrain the defendants, the Harbour Trustees of Car- narvon, from levying tolls on ships loading and unloading at Portdinorwic, which was upon Mr Smith's private property.

BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, DEATHS. BIRTHS. Daviefl-Allgust. 3, at Trenynfa, Lhanddaniel Anglesey, the wife of Mr Robert Davies* of a daughter. Jon.es-August 14, at 6, Church street, Car- narvon, to Mr and Mrs T. Bryn Jones, a dOll. Jones—duly 30, at Bodlondeb, Llanfair P.G., the wife of Mr W. Ii. Jones, of a daugh- ter. Morgan—August 16, at Rhavadr House, Dy- serth. Rhvl. to Mr and Mrs William Mor- gan, a daughter. MARRIAGES. Addie — Robinson August 16tli, at tltA Parish Church, Llanilyfm, by the Rev W. Evans Jones, rector, J jhn Heatheote, only son of Mr W. Forrester Addle, J.P.. Weishpool, to Dorothy, eldest daughter of the late Mr Thomas Robinson, Talyse.ru, Carnarvon. Davies—Williams—August 8, ut Twrgwyn Chapel, Bangor, by license, by the Rev J. Rowlands, Cyssegr, in the presence of Mr Lewis Morris, registrar, Mr James Davies, Ivy House, Snron, Bethel, to Miss A!ko Williams, 31, William street, Bangor. Jones—Fraser—August 8, at the Registrar's Office, Bangor, by Mr Lewis Morris, regis- trar, Mr Hugh Jones, 2, Wexham street, Beaumaris, to Miss Maggie Ellen Fraser, Pensooins Cottages, Portdinorwic. Jones—•Williams—August 11, at Moriah Chapel, Carnarvon, by the Rev G. T. Parry, in the presence of Mr Jcmiah Jones, deputy-registrar. Mr John M. Jones, Goleufryn, to Miss Jane Williams, Pen. ceunant—both of Llanberis. Lewis—Thomas—August 15. at Pontyrarw Chapel, Llanfachraeth, Anglesey, by the Rev D. Pugh Bevan, formerly minister of the church, in the presence of Mr John R. Parry, registrar, Mr Richard Lewis. 4, Greenfield terrace, Menai Bidge, to Miss Margaret Ellen Thomas, Gwlgri, Llan. rhyddlad', Anglesey. Roberts—Owen—August 9. at Cnpel Coeh, ^Llanberis, by the Rev Thomas Lloyd, Fes- tiniog, and the R?v J. Evans Owen, Mr Rowland S. Roberts. Tanvbwlch, to Miss Ellen Owen, Penygraig (mistress of tbe Infants' Department, Dolbadarn School) both of Llanberis. Williams—Clee—August 9, at Rt. Peris Church, Llanberis, by the Rev E B Thomas rector, Mr W. J. William* head- masterof Dmorwig School, to Miss'Lottie Clee, Penypas3, Llanberis. T DEATHS. Lewis—August 13. at Assheton temice Car- narvon 70 years, Ellen, the beloved wife of Mr Griffith Lewi*. Pritchard—August 6. at 11. Cleveland street. Birkenhead, aged 69 years, Richard Fran- cis, son cn the late Mr Jeremiah Pritchard. tojal Oak, Castle street, Carnarvon. Roberts—August 5, at 20. Hole-in-tlie-WaH street. Carnarvon, aged 77 years, Mr I nomas Roberts. eon of the late Mr John Roberts, cooper. Thomas August 12, at Utica House, Holy- aKefl 65 years, Mr John Thomas- Thomas—July 31, on a voyage to Kingston. Jamaica, Rowland Idwal, youngest son of the Rev Wm. Thomas. Llanrwst. Winiams—Augmt 12, at Baptist- Chapel House. Portdinorwic, after a -protracted illness, Ellen Williams, aged 29 years. Hughes—August 4, at 20, Upper Garth road, Bangor, Mary, relict of Captain Rice MugLto (City of Dublin ^Company). ————a—BBWBC———————— Printed for the Proprietors by Thomas Jones, and published by him at the "Ob- server and Expreaa" Office, New Harbour* Carnarvon.

oJ MI! Morris, Mr H. Jones, and Mr R. Roberts, 'I the following were fined for drunkenness:— K. H. Ellis, Manchester Arms, for whom Mr Carter appeared, 2s 6d and costs; | Catherine Jones, Baptist street, a young I woman with a baby in her arms, 2g 6d and I costs; WiUiam Williams, Twthill, 2s 6d and 1 costs j H. Owen, Williams strsei, 5s and tcosts; Robert Humphreys, Ncrth Pen'raiit, 2s 6d and costs; and Elizabeth Davies, a | tramp, who was only released from prison cn Saturday. 5s find costs.—William Rad- ford Nurth Pen'raiit, and Jo cob Harrington Uxbridgo street, wes^e charged with a breach of the peace, by fighting, and were bound over to k,ep the peace for six months ill the sum of £ 5 each. John Parry, Gallt Jtlin, Cwmvglo, Wi.!I fined Is and costs for- riding a bicycle without a light. — On tha application of Mr Nee. the full transfer •of the license of the Palace Hotel, Palac* street, waa granted to James Laoey. The license of Messrs Ind Coope's Stores, Bridge- I street, was also transferred io Mr H. 8. Billing, on tho application of Mr J. D. Jones, from th, office of Messrs Chamber- Iain and Johnson, Llandudno.