The North Wales Express

STABBING PAINS OF INDIGESTION attacked me in the chest after every meal until eventually I dreaded the sight or smell of food; even such simple diet as bread and butter produced a distessing fulness, followed by a sinking sensation. "My head was racked with pains across my forehead, and my sight grew dim many times during the day I felt a reeling sensation over- come me. "My whole body became weak and languid, and the slightest exertion excited pain. My sleep at night was broken, and in the morn- ing I would rise feeling dead tired and unfit for anything. Breakfast was always left un- touched, except perhaps a cup of tea. "All interest in life disappeared, and anaemia so ravaged my system that I really LOOKED YEARS OLDER THAN I WAS. My nerves became unstrung', and my hands trembled so violently that I could not hold a tea cup. "If I went upstairs I was attacked by cruel palpitation of the heart and loss of breath, and felt so puffed out that I frequently col- lapsed, and! remained there until assistance came. "So seriously did these symptoms develop that at last I was reduced to a skeleton, and looked like a girl in the last stages of con- sumption. "It was only when I was verging on des pair that my mother insisted that I should try Dr Williams' Pink Pills. I be- gan them, and after a time I could, tell that slowly but surely a marvellous change was coming over me. When I had emptied the third box I even be- gan to take a little solid food, which I digested readily. Then I found my strength was being built up rapidly. I regained my bright spirits and lost my haggard appear- ance. I continued to mend, and in two months felt

QUITE MYSELF AGAIN, with my nerves so strong that I always .felt well. Dr Williams' Pink Pills for Pale People dispersed all traces of anaemia with i the terrible palpitations and feeling of utter exhaustion more than that they built up my health and strength until I became as hearty and active as you see me now." Destitute of Good Red Blood—that is the one trouble that stands between thousands of sufferers and the possession of splendid health. Dr Williams' Pink Pills for Pale People actually make Rich new blood, and in that way cure all the disorders that arise from too little or bad blood. In both sexes they have cured not only anosmia but General Weakness, Indigestion, Eczema, Rheu- matism, Sciatica, Neuralgia, St. Vitus' Dance, Paralysis in ladies' special ailments they are invaluable. Sold by all dealers, but see that you obtain the genuine pills (seven words as above), for substitutes never cure. Or send to the British Depot,, 46, Holborn viaduct, London, 2s 9d for one box, or 13s 9d for six.

ROYAL ARCH MASONRY. INSTALLATION AT BANGOR. I The annual meeting of the "Star of Gwynedd" 'Chapter, Xo. 384 Bangor, was held on the 28th uilt., at the Chapter Room. Masonic Hall, Bangor, when M.E.Comp. O. R. Hughes, P.-Prov.G-.2nd.Aeet.Soj., was installed M.E.Z. for itihe ensuing year. E.Comp. W. Price Smith. P.Prov.G.Lst. Aasi.Soj., '<1> II, E.Coaiip. R. M. Mavir, P. Pirov.G.Sir.Br., as J. Tlhe -M.E,.Z. invet,;ted the following com- panions) officers .for the year, viz. :—E.Uomp. P. E. Jones. P.Prov.G.Dir. of Cer., I.P.Z. Gamp. W. J Puiglie, Prov.-G.2nd.Asst.Soj., Sc.E. Comp. Samuel Evan*, Sc.N. E. Comp. W. MteKenzie Williams, P.Z., P. Prov.G.Reg., treasurer; Comp. O. Priitchaxd Jonci-o. Prim.Soj. Comp Ghasr Palmer, P.G.Str.Br., let,Asst.Soj. 'Comp. William Lov-att. 2nd.Aset.Soj.; -E.Cotiii.p. T. West- lake Morgan. P.Z., P.G.'Orng.Eng., P.Prov. G.Islt..Asct.Soi., Dir. of Cer.; Comp. R. W. Parry, P.Prov.G.Org.. Orgt. 'Comp. Won. Richards, Comp. C. P. Davie, Jr.Stwd. Comp. S. T. Harris, Janitor; and Charity Representative, E.Comp. W. Price Smith. P.Z.. P.Prov.G.lst.Aest.Soj. The ton que*, which was held at the Castle Hotel, was wEill .attended, and (the catering did much c-re-di,t to Ini Clarkson.

-¡. DO'T DELAY IF YOU FEEL "OUT OF SORTS." Or if you have a friend whose constitution has been weakened, whether by overwork of brain or body, by exposure to the weather, by working long hours, by recent sickness, or by any cause tending to weaken the bodily powers; if. for instance, you can see that he is troubled with Indigestion; or. if you think he has -Low Spirits, that isure sign of some Nervous Disorder, bringing in its train a host of other complaints such as Melancholy, Lassitude, &c., or perhaps. Neuralgia, and frequently Sleeplessness, Which of itself is sufficient to weaken the strongest constitution, and to make life a burden or, if he is regarded by his friends or himself as being of a delicate constitu- tion. subject to Bronchitis, Coughs, Colds, a. tendency to Consumption, or other Chest Affections, and if he failed to get relief from other remedies, tell him that he need not be disheartened, that there is one Remedy whose virtues are so great, thai it has suc- ceeded where others have failed,—Gwilym Evans' Quinine Bitters, The Vegetable °Sold everywhere in bottles, 2s 9d and 4s 6£1 each. Should any difficulty be ex- perienced in procuring Gwilym Evans' Quinine Bitters, it will be forwarded car- riage free for the above prices by the Sole Proprietors: The Quinine Bitters Manufac- turing Company, Limited, Llanelly, South Wales.

TO MOTHERS.—Mrs Window Soothing Svrup has been rsed over fift.v years by mil- lion* of mothers for their children while teeming, with perfect success. It will re- lievo the poor sufferer immediately.* It. is I pleasant to- taste it produces natural quiet sleep, bv relieving the child from pain, and the little cherub awaken "ae bright Be a button.1

BANGOR INFIRMARY. ANNUAL METING OF GOVERNORS. DECREASE IN SUBSCRIPTIONS. The annual meeting of Governors of the Carnarvonshire and Anglesey Infirmary was held on Thursday. Mr H. Clegg (the Presi- dent) occupied the chair. Among others present were Lady Penrhyn, Miss Davies (Treborth). Miss Jones (Bodnant), Miss Hughes (Bryn Menai), Dean of Bangor, the Rev W. Edwards, M.A. (senior vicar), the Rev T. Gasquoine, B.A., Dr Grey Edwards, Dr E. O. Price, Messrs DonaM Cameron, W. Thornton Jones, R. W. Roberts (Menai Bridge), T. Pritchard (Llwydiart-h Esgob), W. P. Mathews, and James Smith (secre- tary). PRESIDENT'S REPORT. In his report for the year, the President stated that the work of the infirmary had been carried on most satisfactorily and many most important surgical operations had been performed' with great success, and thns much suffering had been relieved and lives saved. Great praise was due to the medical and nursing staff for all their exertions, patience, and attention to the sick poor. There had been several changes in the nurs- ing staff during the past year, and difficulties had arisen as to the supply of probationary nurses, who formerly had to pay Y,10 for the vearV training. The House, Committee had had in some cases to forego that payment. A change took place during the year in the post of house surgeon, and' as time had proved the committee made a happy selection in appointing Dr Middleweek (in place of Dr White, who resigned) to the office, and who had performed the duties most satisfactoiily during the past ten months. He was sorry to draw attention to the decrease in the amount of annual subscriptions caused by the death or removal from the district; es- pecially he regretted the loss of Mr Robert Davies, who was a generous supporter and annual subscriber of E20. Thanks were due to those ladies and friends of the infirmary who so ably and successfully inaugurated and carried out the hospital Saturday collections. A sum of £ 400 had' been repaid to the trea- surer, being a redemption of part of one of the loans on capital account, and such sum had not yet been re-invested. Many years ago an investment was made by a mortgage of £ 050 on a house and premises at Llanfair fechan, which was then valued at £ 1,000. This property had lately been taken posses- sion of on behalf of the infirmary. It was offered for sale, but unsuccessfully, and n* the tenant of the premises had also given up possession, the infirmary now suffered a loss of annual income of about R-RO 17s 6d. be- sides having the keeping up of the premises on their hands. He again wished to point out that a change'in the office of president- was advisable, as it was always contem- plated that the term of office shon'd r one year only, aii(I he had now held such office since 1893. FINANCIAL. From the statement of accounts, it ap- peared that during the year the Established Churches of Carnarvonshire contributed £28 9s 2d towards the institution, and those of Anglesey £28 4s 4d. The Calvinitic Method- ist churches of Carnarvonshire1 contributed £ 6 4s, the Baptist churches, £1 Is, the Con- gregational churches, £7 7s. The Calvinistic Methodist churches of Anglesey contributed £ 25 2s 8d. In various donations P-304 Os 8d were received. DECREASE IN SUBSCRIPTIONS. Commenting upon the financial position of the infirmary, the President said that the statement of accounts showed that there was this year again a- scarcity of money to meet expenditure, which amounted to £ 1,585,. as compared with an income of £ 1,423. There was thus a deficit on the year's working of .CI62. Moreover, they started the year with an adverse balance of C25. Unfortunately, the income had decreased, this being due, to a great extent, to the death of some sub- scribers and the removal of others from the district. As compared with last year the in- come for this year showed a decrease of £83. The "collections made by the Established Churches in Carnarvonshire showed an in- crease of V.4 15s 7d, and in Anglesey of £ 18 18s 3d, as compared with last year. On the other hand, the chapel collections showed a decrease in Carnarvonshire of E27, and in Anglesey of zEl 12s. The annual subscrip- tions also showed a decrease of £ 21 19s as compared with last year. Miss Davies asked whether the Arvon Monthly Meeting had sent in their subscrip- tion. The SecretJry replied that last year he received two sums from the Arvon Monthly Meeting. He was afraid that one sum was meant for this year. Miss Davies: Was it. not meant for the year before? (laughter). The Secretary: I am afraid not. He re- minded the governors that last year the com- mittee received a special donation of £ 100, which was not forthcoming this year. Mr J. Glynne Jones remarked that there were between £5,000 and C.6,000 invested on mortgage sureties, and he asked whether it would not be advisable to take steps to in- spect the properties from time to time to see whether the sureties were sufficient for the amount- lent. The President said that that matter was receiving the attention of the committee. I Lady Penrhyn said that she was very pleased to find that there was a. substantial decrease— £ 22—in the amount spent upon wines, spirits, &c., during the year. The patients did not seem to have been placed under any disadvantage in consequence of the reduction. The statement of accounts was adopted. ELECTION OF PRESIDENT. The Dean of Bangor proposed the re election of MrClegg as president, and said that everything had gone on well under Mr Clegg. Mr Mathews seconded the motion, which was carried unanimously. The President briefly returned thanks for the mark of renewed confidence in him. HON. TREASURER AND AUDITORS. Lloyds Bank were re-appointed hon. trea- surers, and Messrs Pughe and Pritchard hon. auditors. THANKS. The President proposed a, vote of thanks to the medical officers of the city and the lion. chaplain (Rev W. Edwards) for their services during the year. Lady Penrhyn seconded the motion, which was adopted. Dr Grpy Edwards, in returning thanks on behalf of the medical profession, said that the infirmary had been of great service during the year, but still he did not think that the same advantage was taken of the to institution as in previous years. A great deal more good might be done if more cases could be attracted into the hospital. --He suggested that a copy of the year's report be sent to the members of the medical pro- fession in Anglesey and Carnarvonshire. This might be the means of getting the medical men in the two counties to take a greater interest in the institution., and tn send there cases for operation. The suggestion was ndopted. THE DISPENSARY. A report with reference to the dispensary was adopted*. It was stated that the dis- pensary had now completed its 13th year with a membership roll as follows:—Port Pe-irhyn Club. 87; Railway-men's Club, 122; Tailors' Club, 44; general members, 136; total, 389—which was equivalent to about 1,000 individuals, so that the number was keeping up steadily. At the same time, it was felt that there was still a good number who ought to be on the dis- pensary 1 oil, but who had not yet availed themselves of its benefits. Whether this was owing to improvidence, indifference, or to the dispensary rules not being sufficiently well known could not safely be said, but probably it was partly from all the causes mined. At the same time, there were signs of awakening. I had come to the knowledge of the committee that the Ban- gor Free Church Council had recently taken up the matter, and sent circulars to all their churches drawing attention to the dis- pensai v, and requesting that the institution should be advocated among the classes for whose needs it is established. The deficit is rather less than usual, viz., 63.

MENAI BRIDGE DISTRICT COUNCI L. The ordinary meeting of the above was held on Tuesday evening, Mr Owen (Chair- man) presiding. There were also present Messrs G. Hand (Vice-chairman), Cadtvaladr Davies, D. H. Davies, J. Davies Jones, J. G. Bacon, G. W. Senogles, F. J. Mathews, Evan Thomas, Thomas Roberts, together with the officials. FINANCIAL. The report of the Finance Committee was read by Mr D. H. Davies (Chairman). C987 of the general district rate remained un collected.—It was decided that the Chair- man of the Finance Committee (for the time being) should sign cheques recommended for payment bv that committee.—It was also decided to engage the services of one polling clerk at future urban elections, and also to purchase a perforating machine, value 10s, and a ballot box, value 18s for use t the same elections. GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE. The report of the above committee was read by Mr Williams (Surveyor). It was stated that a request had been made by the cab-owners on the Anglesey side for the repairing- of the cabstand.—The Chair- man stated that this very place had been re paired some years ago at a cost of about £ 32. The land was the property of the Office of Works.—Mr Thomas Roberts maintained that it was not fair for the Council to pay for the convenience of cab-owners. Ulti- mately it was decided that the cab-owners should meet tile members of the General Purposes Committee to try to come to an amicable arangement. THE PIER. It was announced that Messrs J. G. Bacon. Ben Thomas Ross and the Pier Master had presented the Council's gardens adoining the pier with shrubs, bought at a recent auction. Tlw donors were heartily thanked. FORESHORE COMMITTEE. The report of this committee was read by the Clerk. The committee recommended that the Council should try to secure a lease oil the whole of the foreshore. In answer to Mr Thomas Roberts, the Chairman of the Foreshore Confmittee (Mr Cadwaladr Davies) said that the only spot not leased on the foreshore was the entrance to the timber pond. Mr William Griffith, the District Auditor, had eomplimen.tad 'WIlt'. Council (through Mr C. Davies) on their endeavours to secure a lea»se. Mr C. Davies also re- marked that King James, about 200 years ago, had granted the lords of the manors special facilities in regard to foreshore, such as a 16 foot line. Colonel Price, he under- stood. claimed similar privileges, but he was not entitieci to such, as he was not a lord of the manor. LETTERS. V let if was read from Mr John Williams, 10, Leeds road, Menai Bridge, asking for an extensive lease on a place called Beudy. He remarked that the place was in a very bad condition. If granted a long lease he would improve the place, and perhaps rebuild on it. -It was said that Mr Williams paid 7s 6d annual rent for the pieee of land at the present time.—Mr D. H. Davies: Perhaps we can sell the land in question for building purposes, and secure a good price for it.- The matter was referred to the General Purposes Committee. AUDITOR'S REPORT. The report of Mr William Griffith (Dis- trict Auditor) was as follows:—"I beg to report that I have completed the audit of. the accounts of your Council for the year ended 31st March last, and that the receipts I and payments are as stated under the several headings in the financial statement signed by me and handed to the Clerk. There was a deficit in the district fund of £ 552 4s 7d, I accounted for as follows :-Due to the trea- surer, £ 779 7s Id due to Clerk, £19 12s 8d due to Collector of Pier Dues. El 17s 8d; I d'n from the Anglesey County Council, £ 116 7s lOd; do., sundry payments in respect of I geii, cial district rate, £100 9s Od; do., district rate, £ 50; do., in respect of pier dues, £ 1 5s 8d; leaving a deficit of £ 552 4s íd, as stated above."—The sum of £49 4s 9d will be surcharged on the members.—The report wa preferred to the Finance Committee. POSTAL FACILITIES. A lazier was read fremi tih-o Pwllheli Town Council stating ,that they as a ^Council had passed a resolution asking the Post Office authorities for better poetal facilities, and askillig the support of the Menai Bridge Council, as it affected,, all the towns from Pwilheii to Cli,eater.Mr J. Davies Jones proposed, that they slictuld support the ireso- Luitiomt. Mr D. H. Davies seconded. Mr Bacon proposed as an amendlment that they -.vhu'iild ask for the same postal facilities as Bangor had. If tihat was granted, they could then post their letters at Menai Bridge between 11 and 12 p.m., and the postman would transfer the letters to the apparatus at it lie emtranice oif the taniiel n-eiar the St. George's Hotel, and the Irish mail would pick them up when passing about 1 ,1.1m.—Mr Cadwaladr Davies seconded.—On being put to the meetintg, Mr Bacon's pro- position was declared carried- toy a large majoritv. .MISCELLANEOUS. Dr Fraser was unanimously re-elected medical officer for the district. Miss Thomas (secretary of the dancing class) wrote complaining'-of the charge of 5e per evening levied y the Council for the rse of a room. She reminded the Council that strangers only paid; Is a night for such and that the tenrne elttb had handed the Council the sum of £ 20 at the close of last winter session.—Mr Cadwaladr Davies: We did not compel them to hand over the E20. -it was decided to formally acknowledge the letter. THE MISSING BOOKS. Mr D. U. Davies stated that he, with two other members of the Council, had been en- gaged in transferring the Council's books from the custody cf the ex-clerk (Mr T. Hughes) to the custody of the new clerk. He noticed that one book was massing. He refered to a. book on the "History of the Royal Welsh Fusiliers," presented to Memali Bridlge hy Sir R. Williarm,s-Bolkelev (t Perhaps some cf the older menntoem could enligthen them on the matter.—Mr Hand Perhaps it b in the library.—Mr J. Dia.viej Janes N-f-) I have -X list- of the library books.—It was ultimately decided -that the elerk should e the ex-clerk about the matter. CARNEGIE LIBRARY: AN INTEREST ING PROPOSAL. Mr Baicon mc,, *,d, that they should ap- proach Mr Carnegie for a grant »x-waa.d& a, 4- library. He said thai Mr Carnegie de- manded two things, viz., a free- site and a penny rate.—The proposition was seconded j by Mr J. Davie; Jones, and pawed', and the following criir.mittee was appointed to deal further with the matter: — Messrs J. G. I Bacon, Cadwaladr Davies, G. W. Sen-ogles. W. R. J ones', and J. Davies Jones. FREE PARCEL DELIVERY. •Mr Bacon proposed that they should make an application to the L. and N. W. R. Co. for a free delivery of parcels at Menai Brdge a^ at other towns. At pm-rnt they had to pay 2d for every parcel. Tht driver had only to pay 6d for crotrs-ing the bridge. —'the proposal was unanimously poi--ed.

CHRISTMAS FAT STOCK SALE AT GLANIRAFON, PONTRUG. Messrs Henry Parry and Sons, auctioneers. Carnarvon, held their first Christmas Fat Stock Show- and Sale, at ihe above, on Thursday, November 28th. Thev had'cata- logued 115 prime cattle and 185 prime Welsh and Shropshire wethers. Trade throughout was brisk, and a splendid clearance effected. Messrs Robert Ellis, Denbigh Cornelliue, Roberts. Pwllheli; John Roberts, GIMin- fryu; William Thomas, of Bangor, officiated a,s judges, and gave satisfaction to all. Best fat bullock: 1, Mrs Williams. Tv Maw-r, Clynnog; 2, John Jones, Plas Llan- faglan, Carnarvon. Best fat heifer: 1, John Williams, Cerrig Barc-ut. Anglesey; 2, R. W. Pritchard, Coed- mar ion. Best fat cow: 1, Owen Jones, Glan'raJ'), Clynnog; 2, Owen Owens, Glan'rafon, Llan- rug. Me ssis Bibby's Special, per G. B. Thomas and Son, for best fat bullock: 1, Mrs Wil- liams, Ty Mawr, Clynnog; 2, John Jones, Plas Llanfagian, Carnarvon. Mt"br,> J. Bibby and Sons, Liverpool, per G. B. Thomas and Son, Special for best cow or heifer: 1, Hugh Owen, Penarth 2, H. David Jones, Bryn'refail. J. R. Pritchard's special was won by R. W. Pritchard, Coedmarion. J. Silcock and Son's special, per H. R. Evans, agent, was won by John Williams, Cerrig Barcut, Anglesey. The Palatine Oil Mills, Liverpool, per H. T. Owen, agent, offered a special prize, which was won by Mrs Williams, Ty Mawr, Cly'nnog. Mrs Wtillams Atlso won special cup offered! by Hewthorn and Co., London. Messrs Williams and Owen, Carnarvon. offered a special prize, which was won by R. W. Pritchard, of Coedmarion. The solid silver 10-guinea challenge cup, offered; by auctioneers, was won by Mrs Wil- liams, Ty Mawr. Clynnog. with four black home-fed bullocks, Mr Hugh Owen, Pen- arth, being reserve. Mrs Williams's best bullock was put in the bidding by Cornelius Roberts, Pwllheli, at 25, which was soon run up to 29 by Robert Ellis, of Denbigh, at 29.10. The well-known Smithfield exhibitor Robert Hughes, of Llan- fairfeehan, warmed the pace, and eventually at E30 10s he became- the owner. Henry Owen, of Carnarvon, had the other Ty Mawr prize-winner at £27 10s. Professor Winter procured Mr Jones's (Brynrhedyn) young bullock at £17. Mr Jones, of Llanfaglan. got rid of his second-prize bullock for E24. and Mr Pritchard disposed of his second- prize heifer for £ 20. C. Williams and Son, Bangor, had the first-prize heifer for C20 10s; the fact that it came from Cerrig Barcut is enough to say that she was one of the best. The first-prize pen of wethers realised 37s 6d. the second 3r>s. and the third 34s. Shropshire wethers realised £3 3s each. Fourteen Hereford heifers sold up to C-16 10s. The above prices are genuine sales; no private transactions allowed.

COUGHS OF ELDERLY PEOPLE. Wo are justified in claiming that for chronic winter of elderly people there ia -nothing equal to Angier's Emulsion. Thi* remedy has a two-fold action. It. first of all, by its soothing effect upon the mucous membrane of the luners and air passages, re- lieves the cough and breathing, allays bron- chial irritation and promotes expectoration. The second effect of Angier's Emulsion is its pronounced influence as a general tonic, by which it effectually overcomes the systemic depression -and stimulates the entire circu- latory system. Appetite and digestion are improved, and a soothing, quieting feeling imparted which, even in the worst c-afrpes, affords much comfort to the sufferer. A gentleman of 73 writes as follows of its efficacy in his case :—"Dear Sirs,—I feel it a duty to write and express my thanks to you for the very great benefit I have received from five to six weeks' daily use of your Emulsion. I consider it is truly all it claims to be for ordinary colds, and especially for chronic bronchial affections. In both these troubles it has abundantly proved in my case highly efficacious and a decided boon, so that I have resolved never to be without a supply of it during the winter months. In addition to its great efficacy in making expectoration much easier, and also much less frequent, I find it has increased my bodily vigour, im- proved my appetite, and made me less sen- sitive to cold. I may add that my age is 73."—(Name and address furnished pri- vately). If you will send 3d for postage and men- tion this paper we will send you a free sample bottle. Of chemists and drug stores, Is l £ d, 2s 9d, and 4« 6d. The Angier Chemical Co., Ltd., 32, Snow Hill. London. E.C.

PENRHYNDEUDRAETH BOARD OF GUARDIANS. Mr Owen Jones (Chairman) prisid-ed over the fortnightly meeting of the lioard on Tuesdav. THE HOUSE. There, were 68 inmates in the house, as against, 72 in the corresponding period last year.—Mr Win. Williams and Captain Mor- gan Jones (visiting guardians) reported that they visited the house, ,and found every- thing in good order, and wished to con- gratulate 0 the officers on the satisfactory stat.e of things. HAPPY INMATES. Mr Robert Richards said he had spoken to several of the elder inmates, and they toltl him that they were very happy in the house. Some of them even wished they had come to the house long ago. That spoke highly of the treatment the inmates received in the house. A DESERVING CASE. The Festiniog Relieving Officer re- ported a very distressing, case from that district. It was the worst ease, he said, he had seen in the district yet. the family being in great want. They had come to Festiniog recently from Aberystwyth, but the husband had been working at Carnar- von to some ago. Husband wife were in advanced age, the former being ill, and unable to work, and the wile W11" blind.—It was resolved to call the attention oi the Aberystwyth Union to the ease. CHRISTMAS TREAT. It was decided to give inmates the usual Christnia-, treat.—It was resolved to give the out-door paupers (adults) Is c-acli. and tire children &1 eaeh.

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PORTMADOC. CLERK TO THE PEACE.-Mr Randall Caseon has been appointed to carry out the duties of Clerk of the Peace for Merioneth- shire pending a permanent appointment. Mr Caeson was a deputy to the late Clerk. ACCIDENT.—A young man named Wil- liams. a joiner, met with an accident whilst following his occupation at the new houses whieli are iu course of erection at the back of New street. He fell from a scaffold a c-onsidiftble distance, but for- tunately escaped with slight injuries. LITERARY SOCIF. rIES.-Garth: Mon- day night, the Rev W. T. Ellis, B.A., pre- siding. A debate took place on "Whether Welsh M.P. barristers should hold briefs for publicans?" Mr W. G. Williams, Greaves's Wharf, -spoke in favour; and Mr D. Williams, High street, took the nega- tive view. The majority voted against.- Tabernacle Mr Richard Davies in the chair. Papers were read by Mrs R. Jones, New street; Mrs Owen Jones, High street, and Miss Trypheiia Roberts, Bank place.— Salem Under the presidency of the Rev W. J. Nicholson. A debate took place on "Should Bible-teaching be included in the curriculum of elementary schools?" Mr Isaac Davies and Miss A. J. Jonee took part. FREEMASONRY.—The annual meeting of the Madoc Lodge -of Freemasons (o. 1,509) wis-beld,cn Tuesday, at the faonic Hall, when Bro. J. Owain Hughes, S.W., was installed Worshipful Master for the en- suing year, the Installing Master being Wor. Bro. Charles E. BKese, Pro v. Grand Sec. The W.M. appointed the following us his officers:-I.P.M. Wor. Bro. Dr Harrv Griffith; S.W., Brfl, T, Garth Jones; J.W, Bro. Llewelyn IJ. Davies; Treasurer, Wor. Bro. J. R. Priehftrd Secretary, Wor. Bro. J. Jones Morris; Chaplain, Wor. Bio. R. Jones Lloyd; S.D., Bro. J. Tobia<=; J.D. Bro. D. Llewelyn Hughes D. of C., Wor Bro. W. Jones; I.G.. Bro. E. Andnc-ives • S.S., Bro. W. Watkin; J.S., Bro. J. Tudor r Owen. The installation banquet was held at the Commercial H,otel, v hen wedding gifts were made to Wor. Bro, J. Jones Morris and Wor. Bro. R. Toiae-s Lloyd. The latter was given a handsome timepiece and the former, who has been Secretary eight years, a lovely solid silver salver. Both gifts were inscribed. PETTY SESSIoxs.-Friday, before Mr J. E. Greaves, Dr S. Griffith. and Captaia Dra,-e. I DRUNKENNESS. — Owen Humphreys, Tiruehaf, Penmorfa, was fined 2s 6d and costs for drunkenness. Wm, Tboma-s East avenue, charged with a similar offence, did not .appear, and a warrant was issued. NO LIGHT. Wm. Morris, Cefncoeh rchaf, was summoned by P. C. Lloyd for drivin.g a Lome and trap at Criceiieth with- out a light.—A fine of Is and costs was iin- posed. SETTLED. Griffith Roberts, Cenfn View, Brynkir, summoned Foulkeo Wil- liams and Owen Williams, Tyddyn hn. Brynkir, for assanlt.-M.r John Humphreys, for the prosecution, said Lhat Mr Wm. George (who was for the and himself, after a consultation with the pauties, had agreed to settle tfce case, and asked the Bench to bind the parties over to keep the peace—Mr Wm. George said the assault was alleged to have been. committed as the result of a misunderstanding about » field. They hod agreed that the summons should be withdrawn, and the .parties bound over.-The prosecutor and the d(-fenlantl 1 were bound over in the sum of LIO to, keop the peaee.

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THE MASQUERADER. YOUTH IN GIRL'S CLOTHES. Committed to Assizes. At a special County Magistrates' Court, at Carnarvon, on Tuesday, Mr J. Menzies (Chairman), and Drs Parry and Lloyd Wil- liams. heard charges which disclosed extra- ordinary conduct on the part of a youth named William Thomas Rowlands. The de- fendant had been twice remanded, it being on the first occasion stated that he was charged with the larceny of a large, quantity of women' clothes, which he wore to visit -several houses at Carnarvon, pretending that lie was a woman, a course ot conduct which he persisted in tiil after his arrest. The court was crowded. Mr J. T. Roberts prosecuted for the police, and Mr Richard Roberts appeared for the accused, who is a fair-haired young man with an intelligent face, and a feminine voice. At the last hearing Superintendent Grif- fith said accused had been arrested at Llan- beris for the alleged theft of a shawl from a draper's shop and for obtaining 18s by alleged false pretences. He was also charged with obtaining a skirt, a nightshirt, a motor veil, and a blouse. There were further charges of obtaining by false pretences, from a Carnarvon draper, a black skirt, a blouse, a corset, a pair of gloves, a black cap, two yards of chitfon, a black jet brooch, a long black coat, and all of these (with tiue- excep- tion of the corset, which lie was carrying in his hand) he was wearing when arrested. Mr J. T. Roberts explained that four charges were to be preferred dgain3t the accused. The first was that he forged a re- quest for the delivered goods, which pur- ported to have been prepared and signed by Ellen Rowlands, Ebenezer, and addressed to Messrs Pierce and Williams, drapers, Golden Goat, Carnarvon. In this request there wat a long list of goods which Messrs Pierce and Williams were requested to hand over to the bearer. THE FIRST CHARGE. Mr David Pierce, of the Golden Goat, Car- narvon, said that on Friday, November 23rd, a person whom he was inclined to think was the accused, came to his shop with a note alleged to have been written by Mrs Ellen Rowlands, Clwtybel, Ebenezer, who was -a customer to whom he would have sent out goods on credit or on-approval. He made inquiries as to who the boy was, and, having satisfied himself upon that point, he passed the order ou to one of his assistants io be executed. He would not have dOTIO such a thing had J lie had any reason to suspect that the note .was not all it purported to be. The note itself stated that Mrs Rowlands 'was the accused's grandmother. Evidence was next given by Mary Eliza- beth Roberts, an assistant at the Golden Goat, as to the delivery by her of a large quantity of articles of female attire to the accused on the strength of the written order already put in. The witness recognised the articles, which were piled up on a seat near by. and which comprised a dark skirt, a -dark coat, a corset, a combination, &-t. Mr Richard Roberts objected to evidence of delivery of the goods being given on the chaise of forgery. The Clerk pointed out that the prosecutioa were entitled to put in the whole story. Mr Roberts then asked that a note be laken of his objection. Home. light OIl the accused's antecedents was thrown by the evidence of his grand- mother, Ellen Rowlands, in whose name the document had been prepared. She said that the boy was close on 17 years of age, and she last saw him about twelve months ago. The order produced was not in her handwriting, nor did she authorise the accused to obtain any goods in her name: In reply to Mr Richard Roberts, the witness said that the accused had lived with her for about two years, having come to her from Llangefni. Her son, who was the accused's father, had gone to America, leaving behind his wife and seven little children, four of whom were now at Llanerehymedd Workhouse. While with her the accused was apprenticed at the quarry. Sergeant Jones Raid he arrested the accused at the Snowdon Valley Hotel cn the 24th ult., and at that time he was wearing t h, clothes supplied to him at the Goltl c'n c a 1. Mr Menzies (the Chairman): Was Lø dressed as a female?—Sergeant Jones: Yes, sir; except the corset, which "she" was it wearing (laughter). The Chairman But you were to go aud arrest a man. Mr J. T. Roberts Xo, sir, he thouht he va* arresting a woman (renewed laughter). When charged, concluded the sergeant, ac< used replied, "Yes, I did." The accused, who pLeaded not guilty, and reserved his defence, was committed to take his trial at the assizes. THE CHARGE OF FORGERY. Mr J. T. Roberts then proceeded with the second charge, thnt of forging a request for the payment of 18s. Accused having got possession of the clotluees next turned up at Dolbadarn Hotel dressed as a woman, and eairied 1[1, note alleged to have been written by Mr Thomas Hughes, of Hafod, to the licensee of the hotel, asking for a loan of 18s, which amount was accordingly handed over to the accused. William Osborne Thomas, the licensee, said that on the day in question his wife brought him a note, and in consequence of what his wife told him he went ^nto another room in the hotel. .Mr J. T. Roberts: Who was there? A lady I took her for (laughter). no you see her now?—No, not to swear to, because "she" was wearing glasses and wore. At thick veil. Witness added that he saw the same person later at the police station again dressed as a lady. Mr Robet-ts: And treated as a lady?—Yes (laughter). Mr Roberts: Did anything take place'be- tween you and this person dressed as a, I lady in that room? Witness (hastily): No (roars of laughter). In response to the note, witness handed over the money asked for, receiving an "I O U" from the person, signed "Jennie Edwards." The Chairman The. female wrote that in your presence?—Yes. Thomas Hughes, Hafod, said that he did not write the note referred to, nor did he authorise any one to write it. He was di,sta,.ntly related to the accused. Sergeant Jones said that the accused, when arrested, admitted having forged the document, os well as that in the previous case. The accused was committed on this charge -also. A THIRD CHARGE. Mabel Edwards, assistant at the Bee Hive drapery shop, Llanberis, gave evi?1crt" [4[.ln a third charge, which one of iorging a request for gi-Mvu"- in the name of Mrs Hughes, Hafod. Ho entered the r;.hop dressed in the.black clothes or a jenialo. and represented that lie was staying fit lie ordered a dres-9 skirt, an under- skirt, and a blouse for Mrs Hughes., and for himself he ordered a blouse, a motor veil, a feather, and a pair of gloves. At the accused's request, she fixed the motor veil for '•her, and stitched the feather in "her" motor cap (loud laughter). The accused paid 8s 3d for his own goods. He paid four separate visits to the- shop, and it was on the fourth that he presented the alleged forged note, in which Mrs Hughes pur- ported to ask for several additional articles, which the witness supplied). Accused also obtained a pair of gloves. Mr Rich a lxl Roberts: What A Magistrate: Had: he rather a large hand?—Yes. for a lady. Mr Richard Roberts: I suppose- she didn't fit th.' underskirt as well? (much laughter). Mr J. T. Roberts Those are delicate questions (laughter). Witness then proceeded to say that the customer, having left with the goods, he re- tiuned again during the course of the day with an alleged note from Mrs Hughes, ask- ing for further things, namely, a night- dress and a pair of hose. She read the note through, and seeing that it seemed all right handed them over to the bearer. Cross-examined by Mr Richard Roberts: Had this lady anything on when you trimmed the motor cap? (laughter). The Chairman: What did you say, Mr Roberts? (loud laughter). Mr Roberta- (heatedly): Had she anything on her head (renewed laughter). Witness: She hod a shawl on. Mr Roberts: So she had a shawl on her head during the time vou were trimming the motor car in the shop? (roars of laughter). Mr Roberts: May I say the motor car cap? ■(renewed laughter). -I Continuing, the witness said that the shawl was used owing to the "lady" having said that "she"Jiad recently undergone an operation and could not do without it (laughter). Evidence was then "given by Mr Hughes, Hafod, that his wife did not write the note. Sergeant Jones said that when arrested the accused said, "Yes, I did do them." Asked if lie had anything to say, the youth said, "I am innocent enough of not having had them all." ANOTHER CHARGE. A fourth charge of the alleged larceny of a belt and shawl from Compton House, Llan- beris. vnM then proceeded with. Elizabeth Jones said that she kept a grocery and drapery shop at Llanberis. Upon a certain date she heard some one coming into the shop, and upon going there she saw a "tall woman," who asked to see some belts. Accordingly she called her daughter to "her." Miss Jones then came forward. Mr J. T. Roberts: You are the daughter of t-lie last witness? Wit new: I am supposed to be (laughter). The Chairman: Whet does she say? Mr Roberts: She says that she is supposed to be, sir. Mr Lloyd Carter (the Justices' Clerk): Well '%ve'll take it that you are, then (laugh- ter). Witness Of course I am (laughter). The Chairman (emphatically): Well, say so, then. Witness said the person 111 the shop asked the price of the belts and the shawls, but did not purchase any of them. She could not swear that the belt or shawl produced by the police which were found on the accused were her missing articles. Mr Richard Roberts: I don't fcnow that you sell anything special, do you? Witness: They say that we stock the best .(roars of laughter). Mr Roberts: I am pleased to have been able to secure you such an advertisement as that (laughter).. "Thank vou; I hope it will be carried out (loud laughter). They call ours the 'dear ^Sergeant Jones said that when the accused was arrested he maintained he had paid for the articles which he had got from the shop. I Continuing, the sergeant went on to say -that he all along took the accused to be a woman until he heard through the Superin- c tendent that they were searching at Carnar- von for a, man." The accused himself then said that li paid Miss Jones for the belt and the shawl, but did not get a receipt from her for the money. She kept the money in her hand and did not give him a receipt for it. ■ In replv to Mr Richard Roberts. Sergeant Jones said that when he searched him he found Is 7d on the defendant. Miss Jones, re-called, said that the selling value of the shawl was 4s lid, and of the belt 2s 6d.—7s 5d in all. She could not swear that the shawl was there that morn- ing. The defendant had paid for nothing. A DENIAL. Formally charged with stealing the shawl and belt. the defendant replied, in a voice which could not be distinguished from that of a woman, that he had not stolen the thinas. "I paid 4s 6d for the shawl, he said° "and I am not sure whether it was Is lid or 2s lid for the belt. I put the money on her hand, and I did not get a receipt. I did not ask for a recoeipt. At this reply there was something like a subdued cheer in court. Mr Richard Roberts then said that the whole of the cases were most trumpery. If it had not been that the police had taken upon themselYfif, to charge the poor boy with forgery he could have been treated under the° Summary Jurisdiction Act, and these simple, trumpery cases, could have been dis- posed of there that day. The Clerk (Mr Carter): The magistrates have dealt with the other cases, Mr Roberts. A SCENE. Dr Parry It it; ridiculous to talk like that. Mr Roberts. Mr Richard Roberts: I know what I am talking about quite as well as you do, sir. You need not say anything to me _abont ri- diculous unless you say it through the Chair- Dr Parrv: Very well. Then I say through you, Mr Chairman, that he is not showing the respect he ought to to the Bench. 'The Chairman: We have only this charge of larceny before us now, Mr Robeits, and you must confine yourself to that. Mr R. Roberts: All the cases could have been dealt with summarily. Mr J. T. Roberts All the cases have been disposed of except this one. Mr Richard Roberts: I have not been al- lowed to tay one single word all day. The Chairman I did not prevent you say- ing anything you wanted to. Mr Richard Roberts went on to say that he felt lie, ought to say something about the treatment, meted out to the boy. The boy had told him that lie was starving, and that lie WM unable to get, on as a boy—(laughter) cl —and he thought that perhaps he might suc- ceed as a girl—(loud ini-ighter)-as he had been doing duty in several hotels as a waiter, &c. Before the trial he would be able to give some evidence as to the boys mental condition. Mr Roberts went on to fay that the boy had been committed on the serious crime of forgery. He (Mr Roberts) knew something ur sii;>po«ed to know something about forgery—-i la lighter)—-he meant the law of forgpt there wti* not a tittle of evi- dt'n.-H in this case. He reserved his de- fence. Th-x accused was then committed for trial at the January Assizes, hail being allowed, himself in F-40, and sureties in another £40.