The North Wales Express

PWLLHELI. PERSONOL. — Colonel n. LI. J. Evaiis was one of the judges, in the hill climbing trial for motors held under the auspices of the North Wales Automobile Clab at Lian- rwst on Monday. GIRL FOUND DEAD IN A FIELD. — Maggie Evans, 14 years of age, daughter of Mr and Mrs Evans, Gorsbila, Bryncro-es, was found dead in a field close to the house on Saturday night. She had only just left the house. The deceased was subject to fits. An inquest will be held to-day (Thursday) be- fore Mr Houghton Davies (deputy-coroner). RATEPAYERS' ASSOCIATION.—At meeting of the Ratepayers' Association. In" week, a lively discussion took place with re- ference to the Harbour Works contract. The Mayor (Alderman Anthony) and the Town Clerk were present, and they vigorously re- plied to the frank criticism offered regarding the expenditure in connection with the Harbour Scheme. COUNTY SCHOOL GOVERNORS. — At a meeting of the Governors of the County school, last week, Mr Richard Roberts (Chairman) presiding, it was announced that Mr W. A. Hughes had resigned his seat as -eprestentativie of the managers of the Pwll- iieii Non-provided School.—Mr Walters, as- sist ant-master, tendered his resignation, which was accepted with regret.—-It was re- solved to appeal against the assessment of :he school buildings.—The Headmaster re- ported that next year 17 scholarships could lJe awarded, viz., 12 renewals, one internal, :Uid four entrance scholarships.—Votes of sympathy were passed with Mr J. Evans Hughes and the Clerk (Mr O. Robyns Owen) in th.eir recent bereavement. PETTY SESSIONS. Yesterday (Wednes- day), before Mr Maurice Jones (in the chair), Messrs C. Lloyd- Edwards W. An thony, and G. Hughos Roberts. DRUNKENNESS. — Ellis Wright, Pen- "hydlyniog, was charged by P.C. Thomas :6õ), with being drunk and disorderly.—The officer said the defendant was creating a dis- turbance in front of his own hiAise. He was aned 26 6d and costs.—Hugh Hughes, Pwll- heli, was charged with a similar offence. The defendant. Supt. Jones said, was a gcod workman, but he did not attempt to follow his employment. He was constantly in dkiitk. A fine of 106 and costs was im- posed. He had no money to pay, and was oent to prison for fourteen days. — John Jonptt. Cefngwyti, Brynero^v, was luimmoned by P.C. 49 (Thomas) for drunkenness. The officer said he found the defendant on the roadside ve,- -'Y drunk. He had to be con veyed to Sa-rn. Two other witnesses also testified that the defendant was drunk and disorderly. Tb", ease was adjourned for a f&rtnighL—John L. Williams, J Llannor, was lined 5s and cc^ts for being drunk and dis- orderly at Pwllheli.—Catherine Carrol was fined 5s including costs for drunkenness. LARCENY.—Catherine Carrol, defendant in the last case, was charged with stealing a pot of jam from the shop of T. Denman, grocer, Pwllheli. — Defendant admitted the offence.—She was bound over in t! e cum of £ 5 for six months. SCHOOL ATTENDANCE CASES.-Eight persons from Bottwnog school district were prosecuted for neglecting to send their chil- dren to school.—The Chairman remarked it was .evident that this was the worst district for school attendance. — Mr J. T. Davies fsolurol attendance officer), whilst dealing with a ease from Aberdaron, said that an- other child of the defendant had been cent to Bardsev Island, in order to be outside the jurisdiction of the court.—In one case, a fine of 10s and costs, 2s 6d and costs in three cases, and Is and ccsts in two other cases. In a case from Bcdferin, the officer t.aid the child had only attended school once. out of 170 openings. "An atteudanc-e order was made in this case.

PORTMADOC. AMBULANCE.—About twenty members of the local Ambula-nee Brigade are to be in attendance, at Bangor on the occasion of the King's visit. ACCIDENT.—The six-year old child of Mr E. Morgan, 'Chapel street, on Saturday, ■fell from the- stone steps at the Quay, and droppe.d on his head, rmstaining rather serious injuries. H,e was altenclnd by two medical men. SUCCESS.—Thie 'Cambrian Railway Com- pany of the Portmadoe Ambulance Brigade were the •winners in a. competition at Towyn Eisteddfod on Friday. The company, who were in charge of Mr D. Charles OWØIl, were highly praised by the adjudicator (Dr Hugh Jones) for their performance. IOAN MADOG MEMORIAL.—At a. not- ing of the "loan Madog" Memorial Com- mittee, several membei's expressed surprise that the recerd appeal throughout Wales and many parts of England made by the secretary (Mr R. G. Humphreys) for subscriptions to- wards a memorial to the well-known bard, had met with so little response. Only a rev; small subscriptions were reported to have been received. PROPERTY SALE.—At the Commercial Hotel, on Friday, Mr Henry Roberts, aucticaieer, offered (for sale the freehold dwelling house, "Preewylfa," New street (rent £ 20), and the newly-built houses, 1 to 5, EI-yri place, Portmadoe (gross rentals the property of Mr W. Hughes, 1, Embankment road, Pwllheli (formerly of Portmadoe). '"Preswylfa" was purchased by Mr Mallett (Prudential Assurance Co.), the tenant, for £ 350. The other property were withdrawn at & reserve figure. The solicitor for the veaidor was Mr W. Morris Jowes.

J CARNARVON. j SUNDAY SERVICES. [Note. — In case when a change is made irom the published plan, secretaries of churches would much oblige by inform- ing us of such a change not later than Wednesday morning.] j CHURCH OF ENGLAND. Christ Church (English) 8.0, Holy Com- munion; 11, Matins; 6.30, Evensong, Llanbeblig (Welsh) 10, Matins; 6, hve-n- song St. David's (Welsh; 10.30, Matins; 6, Even- song St. Mary's 8.30, Holy Communion; to, Matins; 6, Evensong BAPTISTS. Caersaiem Mr Hughes, Baptist Cojlege, Bangor CAVLLNTSTIC METHODISTS. Beulah Rev H. R. Williams, Bettwsyeoed Castle Square Prof. Lloyd, M.A., Univer- sity College, Bangor Engedi Rev Isaac Davies, Brvnrhos Moriah ".p, Rev W. T. Ellis, B.A., B.D., Portmadoe Shiloh Rev W. Williams, Rhostryfan CONGREGATION A LISTS. Pendref 10, Rev D. Stanlev Jones 6, Rev J. Evans Owen, Llanberis Salem 10, Rev J. Evans Owen 6, Rev D. Stanley Jones WESLEYANS. Eb-enezer 10, Rev D. Williams, Penisa'r- waen '6, Rev J. Smith, Penygroes English Rev H. G. Humphreys FREE CHURCH OF THE WELSH. I Cyssegr Mr John H. Williams SALVATION ARMY. C'ipt. Richards, Lieut. Lucas, Sergt.-Major D. Griffiths, Mr E. Davies, treasurer. Y.M.C.A. Sunday afternoon 5 p.m., United Prayer Meeting ROMAN CATHOLICS. St. Peter and St. Paul Rev Father Jones SALMON FISHING.—Captain W. Jones Williams, Tremydon, has been appointed to represent the net liceaises on the Seiont and Guyrfai Fishery Board. MICHAELMAS FAIR. — The above was held, on Wednesday, in splendid weather. Trade w-as brisk, there being a good I in- ter of sellers and buyers present. Prices: Yearlings, £ 5 to £ 6 10s; two-year-olds, £ 11; milch cows, £ 15; barrens, E9 to £ 11. A NEW PREACHER.—The pulpit at both Salem and Pendref was occupied on Sunday by Alderman W. J. Parry, Coetrnor Hall. His discourses were powerful and practical. His sermon in the evening was entirloy de- voted to urging the converts of the recent Revival to remain steadfast. UNITED CYMANFA.—To-night (Thurs- day) a meeting of representatives from the several- Sunday Schools in town will be held at Ebenezer Chapel Schoolroom to consider the- feasibility of holding a unfed singing festival of the- various denominations in Carnarvom, EMLYN EVANS CONCERT.—There are great expectations of next Saturday's con- cert being the musical event of the season. If the quantity, as represented by the au- dience, will equal the quality, as represented by the artistes, the result should be very gratifying. CONGREGATIONAL UNION. Tli- delegates to the Union meetings, held at Neath this week, inelude. the Rev Stanley Jones and Mr W. G. Thomas, J.P. Mr Thomas occupied the chair at the temperance meeting on Monday, and delivered an ad- dresii. WORKHOUSE CONCERT.—The follow ing names of those who took part in the above concert, held ,1ar;t week. were inad- vertently left out in our report:—Miss Flor- rie Parry, Mr J. Metcalfe, Masters WiPie Bradwen Jones, and Eraiest Chambers Jones, FIRE BRIGADE DEMONSTRATION.— The annual competition and demonstration in connection with the North Wales Fire Brigade Union will be held at a field over the Aber on Saturday next. As many as 24 fire brigades will take part, comprising 48 horses and 270 men. A fine demonstration is promised. POLICE PROMOTION.-In the Carnar- vonshire Polic-,e Force, P.C. Guest (15), Carnarvon, has been promoted to the rank of sergeant .vice Sergeant John Jones, who goes to Llanberis, to succeed Sergeant Elias Jones, superannuated. P.C. Guest, who is yet quite young and is very popular in the force, takes up his duties as sergeant this (Thursday) morning. PERSONAL.Dr ft,nc1 Mrs Fraser. Craig y Don. are spending their holidays in Nor- way.-In the- July number of the "Hauwr" (Baptist periodical) there appe<ars an excel lent portra,it of Mr D. T. Roberts, B.A. (eldest son of Mr R. Roberts, solicitor), to- gether with a short sketch of his successful scholastic career. Mr Roberts is now study- ing for his M.A. degree. TEMPERANCE.-Thin ^Thursday) even- ing, at Castle square—weather permitting— a temperance meeting; will })B> held under the auspices of the Eryri Lodge of Good Tem- plaris. Addressee are expected, to be de- livered by the Revs R. Morgan, pastor of Ebenezer Chapel, R. G. Roberts, pastor of I Casreakon Chapel, &c. A'iso a cniiurens choir will take part. IN NEW YORK, Captain Griffith, Waterloo Port, Carnarvon, was in New York on a recent Sunday, and attended service a.t the Welsh Chapel there. He sent a letter home to the effect tha.t he saw three Car- narvoniies at the chapel, viz., Messrs Dan-el Parry, 2, Tithebarn street; Sam B. Davi.es and J. Emu Davies, Moss Bank (the sons of the late Mr D. W. Davies). LEAVING.—On Thusdav evening, at the Castle Hotel, a complimentary dinner was given to Mr Armstrong (N. and S. Wales Ba.-nk), who ha^'beeai promoted to the Flint branch of the bank. 'Mr D. G. -Jones (Messrs Ellis Davies and Jones) presided. A very enjoyable evening was spent, and Mr Armstrong's success at Flint was heartily wished. GOING ABROAD.—Mr Lloyd Roberts, of the Metropolitan ,Bonk, has- received an ap- pointment. fl-S clerk in the London and River Plato Bank. Buenos Ayres, ..and will, to- gether with Mr R. E. Owen, of the Metro- politan Bank — whose appointment to a similar position in the same bank was an- nounced las week—sail from Southampton on the 12th of July. EXPORTS AND IMPORTS. -The "Slate Trade Gazette" contains the following:— "Have vou heard that the Mayor of Carnar- von, Mr W. A. Darbishire. thie, owner of the Penyrorsedd Quarries in the Nan tile dis- trict, is making a speciality of the exporting business; that bringing slate slabs from t'hie Continent to within a, dozen miles of the Penrbyn, Dinorwic, and Nan tile Quarries has become a regular practice." FROM ABROAD. — Miss Elizabeth Wil- liams, of the Silchar and Sylhet mi.ssion iield, is home on furlough, and is staying with Mrs W. R. Jon.es, Victoria road. Miss Williams had been 18 years in the mission field, having been the first lady to proceed to India under the auspices of the C.M. Ali ss ion.Sl Wil- liams, Cairo, is "home" for a. short time, and is staying with her sister, Mrs W. Jones, Dinorwic street. RETIRED FROM ACTIVE SERVICE.— Mr Roland Jones (lat.e. of the 2nd West Yorkshire Regiment, and a native of Car narvon) has just retired after serving 21 years with that regiment. He wears three medals, viz., Ashanti Expedition, 1906, and two medals and clasps in connection with the recent Boar War. He went through all f the wars in Ashanti and South Africa, with- out being wounded nor getting ill. He looks in excellent health. Mr Jones has secured a post in the Commissionaire Corps. SALE OF SAFES.—On Tuesdav lsust, at the Market Hall, Mr W. H. Owen, auctioneer and valuer. High street, conducted a 6ale on the strongly-made, cold bent-steel fire and burglar-proof safes of the well-known I firm of Messrs T. Withers and Son, West, Bromwieh. Owing to the. boisterous weather, the attendance was considerably curtailed; hence the remaining lots, we understand, v-ill be disposed of privately by Mr Wm. H. Owm. FUNERAL OF MR JOHN JONES (DRUGGIST). — The funeral of the above gentleman which was of a private nature, took place at Caeathraw Cemetery, on Sat- urday morning. The Rev Ellis James Jones, M.A. (pastor of Engedi Chapal), officiated, and there were also present the deacons of Engedi, together with Messrs R. O. Roberts and R. Gwyneddon Davies. In another column will be found an interesting biographical, sketch of Mr Jon.ee, written by himself, and found among his pa-pens after his death. I Y.W.C.A.—The triennial British Cotafer- «nce of the Y.W.C.A. was held last week at Dublin. The delegates from Carnarvon were Mrs Norman Davies, Quellyn; Miss Gwindys Evans, Uxbridg.e street; Miss. Ed- wards. Church street; and Miss Roberts, Cae Bold. There were several hundred dele- gates, and the metings were very enthus- iastic. Lord Kinnaird was one of the. chair- men, and Miss Kinnaird gave a special luncheon to the Welsh delegates. The visit- v ors were mcst hospitably welcomed—in some eases were pressed to extend their stay. WAY'ZGOOSE.-— On Saturday, the Car- narvon branch of the Typographical Asso- ciation had their annual trip, Llandudno being the destination. Tea was enjoyed at Air Reeves' Hughes' establishment, Mcstyn street. After tea. a meeting was held, under the presidency of Mr Eleazer Owen (branch pi-esident). Remarks were made by Coun- cillor P. Angel (branch secretary), and by members of the T.A. from Llandudno, Con- way, Colwyn Bay, Bangor, &c. It was re- ported that the- association had made great strides in Ncrth Wales during recent years. The members returned home after thorough- ly enjoying themselves, although the weather was very unfavourable. GOOD TEMPLARY.—The ordinary meet- ing of the Eryri Lodge was held at Taber- nacle Mission Chapel, on Monday evening, Mr R. Williams, Nelson Emporium, presid- ing. Mr John Ethall, Tithebarn street, opened an interesting discussion on "How to further the temperance cause in the kwn." Further remarks were made by Mrs Williams, Marcus street; Messrs T. Jones, Vaynol street; T. Jones, New borough street; J. Wynne Parry, J. Jones, Baptist street; T. Jones, New street; E. Davies, Nelson Em- porium; and the chairman. It was ulti- mately decided to form a Vigilance Com- mittee, and to 'Co-opé>ra\e with the local humch of the Women 's Temperance Associ- ation. Next Monday evening a prayer meet- ing will be held. MOTOR-CY CLE ACCIDENT. C,.uu- cillor W. Lloyd Griffith, Carnarvon, t with an accident while riding on his motor- cycle between Penygwryd and Capel Curig on Friday afternoon. How the mishap took place is not clear, but Mr Griffith was found lying on the road in an unconscious condition with bicycle cic.se by. A lady who was driving past in a trap attended to him and had him conveyed to the Penvpass Hotel, where lie received treatment at the hands of Mr Owen, the landlord. Later lie was taken home, and immediately examined. His injuries" consisted of a cut on the head and some bruises, but none of them of a serious character. Councillor Griffith him self can give no explanation how the acei 9nt happened, but it is surmised that he I fainted and fell from 11; machi ie. FREE LIBRARY COMMITTEE. A meeting of the above was. held on Friday evening. There were present:—Mr E. Ro- berts, M.A. (chairman), Rev 0. Williams, Messrs J. H. Tho.mie<s, Dan Rhys, S Maurice Jones, A.R.C.A., R. Gwyneddon Davies, R. 0. Roberts (town clerk), T. R. Roberts (As- aph). W. G. Matthews, J. Wynne Parry, .and Mrs Thomas '(librarian).—It was de- cided to .Light the library building with electricity, the final arrangements being left in the hands of Messrs M. T. Morris and Da-n Rhys.—A votes of thanks was ten- detred to Mrs Herber Evan6 for tho gift of eight volumes of books to the library. One volume was entitled "Memoir of Rev E. Herber Evans, D.D., by Rev Elfed Lewis. —A similaa- vote was also passed to Mr W. r Rogers, WymanV- Bookstall, for the "Hdstory of Wales'' (Professor O. M. Edwards, M.A.). -It was decided to buy a number of oiew books, a list being submitted by the sub- committee. The new catalogue will be issued soon. SHILOH (C.M.) CHAPEL. The 1906 report of the abovo church was issue J. on Sunday last. First is given the pastor's annual address, breathing cheery optimism. The elmrr-h. which boasts eight deacons, had, at the end of 1905, 622 members on the books; and, at the end of 1906. 617. Itiere are 235 children on the houks.-a very large number. The following are interejfing statist.ics :-Church members and their children, 854; non-members and children, 100; probationers, 6; total. 960. The sum of £2.Jí::I 2s 5d was collected towards the ministry, £89 13s in pew rents, £147 17s lOel towards liquidating the chapel t debt. The sum of £ 231 15s was paid in connection with the ministry, £ 97 19s paid as interest on the chapel debt of £ 3,260, and there is a sum of £132 lis 7d in the bank at the end of 1906. The auditors were Messrs J. Lloyd Roberts. Mae.steg, and D. J. Davies, Eleanor street. The appendix gives facts relating to Shiloh Bach Mission Chapel. There has been a substantial increase in some of the most important collections. It is a matter of great gratification that the popular pastor is gradually gaining strength after his recent severe illness. DEATH OF MR ELLIS JONES. We regret to announce, the death of Mr Ellis Jones, which took place at the residence of his eldest daughter, at the Porkshop. High street, early on Tuesday morning. He was 81 years of age. Mr Jones had been com- plaining far some ye;s. and for tfomsi months had been confined to his house, Bro Hedd, Victoria road. He wes born at Cwinetradilyn. From there he removed io: Bwlchderwyn, where he was elected deacon at the early age of 26. The yiell-known character, Owen Owens, G-cm-ywlad, was a co-dertcon with him at (Bwlchderwyn. In 1860 ihe removed to Carnarvon, and estab- lished a saicoessful business as pork butcher. Some velars ago h*. alao opened a prosperous business at one of the Institute Sirops, which is now held by his son, Mr Owen Jones. In a year or two after 'hs removal to Carnarvon, he was elected deacon at Mori ah chapel, and .he now had been senior deacon for some time. He vcas a great student of divinity, and possessed also very wide general knowledge, being especially keen on antiquarian matters. Rig loss- will be greatly felt in many circles. He leaves a -widow a/nd six children to mov-m his loss, N-, z Miss Jones, High street; Mrs R. e Rowland, Carnarvon, and Mrs Charles Jones, Pen a Jth; Dr Jones., Chorley; Mr O. Jones, Carnarvon, -and-, Mr Robert Ellis Jonos, draper, Liverpool. The funeDal (public for men) will take nlaee at Cae- athraw, on Friday afternoon, starting from High etreat, at 1.iO p m. M'JiUiAL POLICE COURTS. — At a special Police Court, held on Tuesday, Le- fore Mr J. R. Pritehard, Samuel William Dew, a, native of Anglesey, was charged with stealing a barometer from Green Bank, the residence of Dr Lloyd Roberts, on the previous day.—According to Dr Roberts' housekeeper (Miss Gaynor Hughes), the de- fendant called at the Itouse to beg on Mon- day afternoon, and during her temporary absence from the entraucc-hall she found that ra circular barometer had been carried away. The defendant had disappeared in the direction of Bangor. Upon information being given to the police, Dr Roberts placed his motor car at the disposal of Police- Constable Guest, who pursued the alleged thief for about tliree miles, and eventually brought him to the Police Station with the s barometer still in his possession.—Evi- dence was also given by Mr S. Wojds, coachman in the employ of Mr T. M. Lloyd, Cartref, North road.—The capture had been so quickly effected that too magistrate (Mr J. R. Pritehard; inquired whether the constable had not rendered himself liable for driving furiously (laugh- ter defendant was committed for trial at the Quarter Sessions.——On Wed- nesday, before Messrs J. Fletcher (Chair- man), R. Williams, R. Newton, and J. Prichard, William Morgan, Baptist street, —against whom a warrant was issued on Monday,—surrendered himself on a charge of drunkenness.—Superintendent Griffith, in answer to the Bench, said there vexe It several previous convictions against accused. —He pleaded guilty, and was fined 5s and eosts. Defendant, in leaving court, bowed to the Bench, and said; "i hops, gentle- men, this will be my last appearance here. —John Humphreys, Eagles' House, W aen- fawr, was charged witu stealing a watch, the property of Mr Edward Davies, general dealer, Carnarvon.—-Defendant was brought into court in custody. — Superintendent Griffith (prosecuted on behalf oi the police. lie said that Davies was in the habit of selling goods on Castle square every Satur- day, and on the day in question he handed the defendant a watch for inspection. The value of the watch was 3d 8d. Davies.' attention was drawn away for a moment or two, and in the meantime defendant nad disappeared with the watch in his posses- sion. Davies gave information to the police, in consequence of which P.C. Williams (Waenfawr) apprehended defendant at his House, and charged him with stealing the watch.—Edward Davies, in his evidence, corroborated the above statement. — P C. W iliiams (Waenfawr) said he, in accord- ance with instructions received, went to accused's house at Waenfawr. He asked aim if he had bought a watch at Carnarvon on a recent Saturday. Defendant said he uod, and sent his wife to fetch the watch irom the other room, which she did. He then said lie had bought it for 9d at Car- narvon. Witness then formally charged him with stealing the watch. He then brought accused to Carnarvon. At the Police Station he confessed having stolen the watch.—In answer to the Bench, Super- intendent Griffith said this was defendant's first offence. He had a wife and six children dependent upon him. He worked at Cefndu Quarry.—Mr Edward Davies said he did not wish to trc;¡¡;: the charge. — The de- fendant was bound over in the stun of J:5 under the First Offenders' Act to be of good behaviour in the future, and to come up tor judgment if called upon. BOROUGH MAGISTRATES' COURT. Monday, before Messens Richard Thomas (Chairman), Edward Hughes, J. R. Hughes, D. Roberts, R. Griffith, and J, Fletcher. BREACH OF THE PEACE.Two YdUng men from, Baptist street named Henry j Jones and David Morgan, were charged with fighting.—They were bound over in Z, the sum of IZ5 to be of good behaviour for the next twelve months. DRUNKEN WOMEN: SHOCKING STATE OF AFFAIRS.—Kate Jones, Bap- tist street, was charged with being drunk on the 15th inst. Accused admitted having had a glass of beer.—Mr J. R. Hughes re- marked that it was the women who were responsible for the continuous rioting in Baptist street.—Supt. (Griffith That is quite true, sir; the place is like a Bedlam.^— Fined 5s. and casts.—Robert Roberts, Hard- ing's ecairt, was fined 2s 6d and costs for the same offence.—Mary Bathgate, Baptist street, was fined Ù6 and c, sts for the same offence. — Evan Jones, 5. Little Crown street, was fined 2s 6d and costs for a. simi- lar offence.—D. O. Rowlands, Evans' court, a young man who is nearly blind, wae charged with being drunk at Shirehall street. He admitted having had some drink, but denied being drunk.—Sergeant Richards Isaid Rowlands was very drunk on the day in question. A crowd of children had collected around him.—Mr J. R. Hughes (to the accused): A certain Society sent you away to learn a trade, and here you are getting drunk. That is not a good 11 repayment.—The CMO was adjourned for six months, and if defendant will be of good j behaviour during toho,t time he will be let free, and also an unpaid fine for drunken- ness will be forgiven him; if otherwise he will be severely dealt with.-William Mor- gan, Baptist street, was charged with bein-g drunk and disorderly on the Saturday even- ing the Militia were disbanded. Defendant was represented by (his wife, who said her husband was working, and could not come into court.—Superintendent Griffith re- marked that the defendant never appeared when summoned. He should a6k for a warrant.—Thin was granted, — Catherine Jones, a young married woman, 25 years of age, living in Baptist street, was charged with being drunk and disorderly. She pleaded g-iity.—A magistrate remarked that it was a disgrace to see the defendant in such a position.—Superintendent Griffith re- marked that women were the curse of Bap- tist Defendant's husband was a sober and industious man.-Fined 5s and costs.—Nancy Jones, 1, Skinner street, was charged with being drunk and disorderly. She did not appear. A warrrant was issued for her apprehension.—A warrant was also granted in the case of Rose Maniel, who was charged with the same offenoe, but did not appear.—After the court was over a magistrate re.marked that Miss Evans, lady town missionary, had a pledge-book, and in- vit-od those who had been fined to sign it.- Every on-3 of titem refused to sign the pledge there and then, some saying they ,,e wcukl sign it later on. ANGRED BUILDER AND BOT. -H.ug.h Edwards, builder and contractor, Victoria street, was summoned for itseaulting a lad named Owen Simons. Mr J. T. Roberts appeared for plaintiff, and Mr R. Roberts for defendant.—It appears that the defend- ant liuki for some time been engaged build- ing houses at Twthill on a piece of land which formerly sewed as a playground for the children of the locality. From time to time he had been considerably annoyed by boys entering the buildings and iroitig damage to materials. One evening last week the defendant visited the buildings when he found a -gang of boys there. Ac- cording to the defendant's sworn testimony Simons was of the gang, tand declined to leave when aeked to do so, whereupon lie delivered him a violent blow above his left ear till he collapsed against & wall. Simons

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I had to be medically treated, and he *!>" peared in court with a bandage round bí6 i.ead.—Evidence was. given hy Owen SIMODA confirming Mr J. T. Roberts' opening stfi^\ room.. In cross-examination, he denie" ouising d&fendant.—Mr Llewelyn L-. Jolle5l East Twthill, said he saw defendant boo-ting plaintiff {who was not with the other bOY" complained of).-Mr E. Harrison Morris he wcii an eye-witness of the assault, wbtdh wan of a. cruel nature. DeXeidant, lie oailip had onoe beaten his (witness') little girl, but he refrained from prosecuting him cause lie was an old man.—P.C. Guest s»l he saw plaintiff on the evening of the he saw plaintiff on the evening of the SO- eault. His ear was red, and blood Vval oozing out. Defendant had been complain- ing to him about the conduct of certain bOY" damaging the 'buildings in question.—Dr v»* R. Griffith said he saw plaintiff on the morning following the assault. There, waS 410 swelling on the ear, and it was evident that it had bled. Great force must have boel) used to catuse the injury.—For thie defeoce' Mr R. Roberts said defendant was bei°6 continuously molested by boys about his new houses. When remonstrate^ with they made game of him. Defends had to keep a continual watch. N-everthkieco great damage had been done. Boys pulled down hoardings and filled the 1100 pit with bricks and stones. On the day 111 question he caught plaintiff, who was one of the gang. He refused to leave. Defeud-ant t-hen, in a moment of temper, hit him. 1^ could not say where .he hit him. Plaint cursed him. Mr Roberts contended tha1-' blikliag all the circumstanc-es into eonBiderw tion, the assault was justified.—Defendan said he had built a good number of during his lifetime, but he had never b-s" such trouble as he had had with the6* houses. He only struck plaintiff once. What Llewelyn LI. Jones and E. Morris had said in their evidence was correct.—Defendant was fined 10s a-0, costs, the latter including the advocate aDo doctor's fee. COUNTY MAGISTRATES' COURT. Saturday, before Dr Taylor Morgan (chair man), D. P. Williams, G. J. Roberts, J. Issanl Davies, A. W. S. Williams, W. a. Thomas, R. Roberts, and Dr H. Jones Roberta. CRUELTY TO CALVES. Owen W. Jours, a butcher, residing at High street, Ebenezer, and his servant, a man named VVII- liam Grifith, residing at Boston terrace1- Ebenezer, were summoned for cruielty to two calves, two or three days old. The defend- .tut Jones was in the habit of buying calveS w. ur a Becdgelert farmer, Mr Cadwaladf Jones, Hafixl Ruffydd, who usually sent then1 by the narrow gauge railway to Wai6nfav*r Station, addressed to the defendant. Th# happened iu the case of two calves on .2 I 29th May. The farmer wir.:>.d in the def,eaw- ( ant that tie calves would reach at 4.30, but no mentio.i of any station was made in th* telegram, but they were not met, and the result was that they remained in one of the station buddings, over night without being fed at all. During the following morning they were fetched by the defendant's (servant, who, instead of taking the animals direct to their destination, went with them to CaJ" narvon, and only reached home at eleven o'clock at night, by which time a policema«> the- district inspector of the R.S.P.C.A., :¡,nd Mr Savage, veterinary surgeon, Bangor, had Ve, It was. alleged that at Carnarvon Griffith became the worse for drink, and ^x" posed the calves to the wet and neglected to ) supply them with sufficient food. — Mir Hamlet Roberts prosecuted on behalf of tbO society. Mr Richard Roberta defended. The Bench ordered Jones to pay the costs- and fined Griffith 10s and costs. — Mr R- Roberts maintained that the station-ma.swf at Waenfawr ought to have fed the calved, but the Clerk (Mr H. Lloyd Carter) main- tained that he was under no obligation to do so, as the calves had reached their destination. GRANTED. — Tbo full transfer of tbO Stag's Head, Penygrces, was, on the appl*' aj cation of Air Davies, solicitor, P>enygroeS, -J| granted to Mr Peter C. Morri.s. It was said J| that one of the yard doors had been nailed a to prevent traffic through the back. YOUNG MEN IN TROUBLE. — Two young men from Ebenezer, viz., Owen Evan Jones, High street, and William Griffith. Boston terrace, were charged with being drunk and disorderly, and with resisting the police. It appears that, the constable had great trouble with them, especially with the first-named, who was a militiaman. J one- was fined 10s and costs (5s on each charge." anrl Griffith fined 5s and- costs (2s 6d on each charge). DRUNKENNESS. — William Morgan Humphreys, London street, Llanberis, was charged with being drunk ?t High street, Llanberis. — P.C. 20 said accused (who did not appear) was very drunk; and refused to go home.—He had been pr^" viously convicted for a similar offionce. H10 was now- fined 17s (including coste). Printed for the Proprietors by THODIO JonM, and published by him at, bh6 "OhoW ver and Express" Office, New Harbour, GO- tarvon.