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q, About People. tablet in" 1*, chapel in the Old London, commemorating the of John Penry, M.A., on March d it is suggested that the name the district should be changed i. eorge is leaving for the South C, in Boxing Day. Mr Lloyd "S a London paper, has rented vton, and it is presumed that the. Chancellor will, during .cation, have peace to frame t. jyoew, Holywell, on Saturday Lloyd Owen was the recip- ,-erv handsome illuminated address the Llanasa Free Church Council on arture from the district, he having been appointed medical inspector ■yd medical officer of health under onshire County Council. David Davies, Hyfrydle. Taly- going to London to be the e. Walham Green Welsh C.M. a brother of the Rev Talfan Tosvgraig, Carmarthenshire, ease the number of Davies's 'j.M. ministry in London into aer two being also South the Revs J. E. Davies, M.A., Navies. CeTm-w Williams, who has his fortieth year as pas-tor churches at Cynwyd and Cor- busv life, and his interests ample variety. A preacher, vrrter, essayist-, he has served •ii in many secretarial posts; iren Gomer" (the Welsh Bap- has published a commentary of St. John, a drama on i of poems, and several bio- iams, of Carnarvon, wbod bae ■d to the pose of conductor Eisteddfod Choirs at Colwyn que distinction of being the an who has had the honour choir "b" command" be- 1899, he led the Eryri Male n they sang before Queen operor and Empress of Ger- j Prince of Wales (now King t Windsor. Mr Williams will r from Carnarvon in the chief ■st at London next June. what rare experience even in -hurch to have only three course of a whole century, se of Capel Mair Congrega- Cardigan. The Rev D. known as "Davies Aberteifi," le church for over 53 years, 100 in 1864 by the Rev W. Llandilo, who in his turn i 1876 by the Rev T. J. Morns, just passed away. 1 The new pastor of Prince's road. Live* pcol 'the Bev Howell Harris Hughes, B.A, „;J\. B.D.), owes his Christian name to a roman- 1 tic connection of his ancestors with the Tre- fecca "teult»* 0f Howell Harris. His great grandfather hailed from North Wales, and was a member of that famous community, His grandfather, who was actually born at Hjpefecca, had two sons, and the elder of the 119 was the Rev J. R. Hughes, Mr Hughes's ier. The younger son is still live--the r D. Charles Hughes, New York, the ber of the present Governor of New York ..J
BOHTWEWYDD COUNCIL SCHOOL.
BOHTWEWYDD COUNCIL SCHOOL. EW PREMISES FORMALLY OPENED. INTERESTING SPEECHES. There was a large gathering at Bobtt- newydd Council School, on Thursday after- uoou, on the occasion of the formal opening jef the new premises. The Rev D. L. Williams, vicar of Uan- wndaf (chairman of the managers), presided, and he was supported by Mr D. P. Wil- liams, Mr Issard Daviee, Colonel C. H. Darbishdre, and Mr R. O. Jones, on behalf of the Education Committee; Mr E. R. Davies (eercretary), Mr Rowland Lloyd Jooee (ambiteet), Mr L. Roberts .M. iMpeetMr), uod the toeal managers. .¡ Mr D. P. Williams formally opened the school, and, in the course of a short address, said there were no better edu- cational advantages to be had in the United Kingdom than were provided in that county -(ht-ar, bear),—and they would be pleased to learn that that school was one of the leading schools in the county (applause). Colonel Darbishire observed that the Building Committee of the Education Com- mittee, of which he had the honour to be chairman, had a very difficult task to per- form, and were often subjected to a great deal of criticism. The committee were de- sirous of providing euch a ciotnmod ation for Reitool-children the committee wm>kl like to get themselves (hear. Ik ar). Mr Issard Davies aleo made a short speech, in the course of which he impressed upon the parents the importanc-t- of co- operating with the school teachers in the education ,of their children. The Vicar of Carnarvon (Her J. W. Wynne-Jonea) followed. and referred to what was known as the '"Dontnewydd. con- cordat-" He said that a conference took place 'between the Vic-a of Llanwnda, and himself, and certain members of the Edu- cation Committee, and an arrangement was come to to transfer the school to the County Authority. The transfer was effected by the full consent of the Vicar of Uanwnda. "I can t,ake it back.again," saitf the genial Vicar, "only by paying for the new building, if that Council do not be- have" (laughter). The Vicar then addressed. th8 children. The next sipeaker wae Mr L. J. Roberts, Chief inspector of schools, who said that he had visited different parts of the county durimg the last six months, and he wa« 'a"-ItOu.ished to see the excellent work that had been carried out by the Education Committee. He congratulated the district on having such a fine building, a1 id the scholars on having one of the best masters (applause). Several of the boys and girls •then recited some appropriate verses addressed to certain of the gentlemen present. "Hie usual thanks having been given, a resolution sympathising with Mr R. B. Ellis, one of the managers, in his illness, was passed, a.nd the meeting terminated with the singing of "Hen WLad fy Nhadau" and "God Save the King." Ilia school children were subsequently entertained to tea. at the C.M. Schoolroom Ilia school children were* subsequently entertained to tea at the C.M. Schoolroom by Mrs T. E. Roberts, Plasybryn.
CONFIRMATION FROM BANGOR.
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The most ordinary tliir..g So say about Christmas is that it is' the jiislive -ca>-on, thfl season of goodwill, of forgpwciieas, of recon- ciliation, and so forti-i-aiid yet the great festival has been the cause of angry contro- versv more than once. Indeed, there waG a time when Parliament sought to abolish Christmas altogether! Parliament can do, and has done, many things, but abolishing Christmas war, more than it could manage, though the attempt had one result. Up to that time—the time of the Commonwealth— the chief dish at a Christmas ica.-t had L:"en the boar's head. The noble dish was first a;id foremost on such occasions—it rested on gold or silver, trumpets were sounded before it, songs were chanted in its praise, and it waa garnished with sweet roeeir.c.ry and bay. F)r gouio reason or tL- attack made by the Pr.riiuas on Christmas, while failing to abolish the festival, was fatal to the supre- macy of the boar's h,d. And. curiously enough, the tallow-chandlers sent a protest to Parliament complaining that as the demand for brawn had decreased they were unable to sell mustard to any great extent. This is in- teresting au proving that in those days when Parliament touched vested interests it heard from the persons concerned, and also as shewing that tallow-chandlers used to be the mustard merchants of the land—a fact I did not know before I read of these petitions. Another subject of Christmas controversy was the mincepie. It is not easy for us to be- lieve, but the fact is that at one time these innocent domestic productions were looked upon as sinful. This truth is recognised in the poet's couplet: Plum-broth was Popish, and mincepie— Oh that was flat idolatry." So prone are men to squabble that there have been disputes as to whether the pies should be called" mincepics" or" Christ- inas-pies," and even so learned a man as Dr. Parr took sides in the controversy. He said that the right name was Christmas-pie, and t>mt. mineeuie is Puritanical." That view has long abandoned, but there were people who, though in no way sympathising with Puritanical views, had an idea that it was not quite the thing for clergymen to eat mincepies Who would, in these days, frown upon a reverend gentleman for polishing off a fovv of these seasonable delicacies? Charles Lamb, indeed, hails our rosy-cheeked, homestallcd divines, whose faces shine to the tune of Unto us a Child is born,' faces fragrant with the mincepies of half a cen- tury." But it had to fight its way into re- cognition. and one of its champions was that strange genius who chose to write under the name Isaac Bickerstaff. and who made the following solemn pronouncement: "The mincepie is, in ita own nature, a kind of con- secrated cake, and a badge of distinction; and yet it is often forbidden, the Druid of tf]Q family. Strange that a sirloin of beef, whether boiled or roasted, when entire is exposed to the utmost depredations and in- vasions but if minced into small pieces, and tossed up with plums and sugar, it changes its property." Much could be said about the changes that have taken place in regard to Christmas fare. I have mentioned the passing of the boar's head, and I do not suppose that there are Ulor than a couple of dozen now to be -seen served up on Christmas Day. Then at elabo- rate spreads they used to put a roasted pea- cock on the table, arrayed in all his gorgeous plumage, and with his beak gilded. I lmve never tasted peacock, but I imagine it lookis better than it tastes, appealing to the eyf rathev than to the^palate. But as a d'.sii it has disappeared entirely. Then our merry- forefathers used to tackle capons, pies of carps' tongues, and some mysterious mess known as frumeiity or "furmety." To. day I suppose the most generals-favoured Christmas dishes are roast turkey, roast beef, and plum-pudding. It is not eary to imagine a time when these will have ceascd to enjoy the pride of place—and yet they may one day be superseded. No doubt men used to vow that. Christmas would not be Christmas with- out boar's head and frumenty; but few of us have ever seen a boar's head on table, and not one man in a b-andi-ed can say what "frumenty" is. Another cause of controversy in connection with Christmas is the contention of trouble- some pundits and pedant* that our celebra- tions are really survivals of the Roman Saturnalia—pagan jollificatiops during which the grout and conquering race was not seen at its best. Nay, it is actually held by some that the innocent and laudable custom of decking churches, houses, and shope with evergreens at Chri.strr.es is also derived from the. Romans and their saturnalian orgies, when they used to ornament their temples and homes with green boughs. Some of the early fathers expressly forbade their flocks from following this pagan ctwtom What could be more innocent than the co-operation of the curate and the young ladies of the parish in decorating the church with holly and other evergreens? Yet that was once frowned upon and forbidden by great ecclesi- astical authorities. And a dead set wa-a made against mistletoe. It was excluded because, according to one authority, from its ante- cedents it would be regarded as about as in- appropriate to the interior of a church as the celebration of the old Druidieal rit-ec within the sacred building." Well, they may say what they like against mistletoe, but it I has come to stay. indeed, there is such a demand for it now that foreign mistletoe ia brought into England by the shipload—a fact that may depress some, though they will very likelv be willing to take advantage of the privileges conferred by the mystic plant, whether home-grown or foreign. The chief value, however, of Christmas is to be found, not in the dishes or drinks con- sumed, or in the decorations of church or home, but in a certain indefinable feeling which inspires, and for a time mellows, even the jcosc lIrlv and crusty of men at such a time. I will defy anyone to escape entirely from such a feeling.' A man will declare a few weeks before Christmas that he means to ignore the affair, regarding it as played out and only a nuisance. He means what he says at the time, and is very determined and grim about it. But as the day draws nearer and nearer his intentions are modified, and when Christmas Eve arrives you will perhaps de- tect him oarrjing home huge and awkward parcels of toys. On the great day itself ten to one that this man, who was going to be superior to the popular and general en- thusiasm, is down on his hands and knees playing about with the children, and he goes to bed with a glow of aelf-satisfaction in spite of the indigestible ms he has recklessly consumed. That is what Christmas does for a man-i will not lie denied; it gladdens the gloomy and itl softens the surly, and it is not easy to imagine a time when it will cease to exercise these bencficent influences. The only danger is with the young. There was a time when Christmas was regarded as pre-eminently the season of the voungsters. They enjoyed the mystery connected with Santa Claus. they were thrilled by ghost stories, they danced with joy round the Christmas tree. and they ate evervthing they could get, hold of with honest delight. But now we live in an era of well-trained parents. I have heard it said with good reason of more than one lad, If he could only become as young as his father he would get on in the world." It is useless to talk about Santa Claus or to repeat fairy tales and ghost stories to the watchful and critical youngsters of to-day. They are so horribly well-informed —and I daspsay they have read all about Christmas being a continuation of the Satur- nalia of the Romans, and possibly they frown upon mistletoe as a relic of Druidieal heathenism. Let us hope the children will grow younger as they advance in years, and will begin to eajoy Christmas even as the middle-aged and the elderly enjoy iL For let erookare aad JLU from the Ju, u ume of rejoicing, or a festi- val in honour of Julius Caesar. Well, no doubt. Julius Cæiiar was a person. consider- able importance in his day—but who wants to be botlisred about him in the Christmas holi- days? Others maintain that the rejoicings took thur origin in jollifications in honour of Cem-the old Italian goddess of agricul- ture-b.t I ask how many of us who feel the glow of festivity during the last week of the year can two straws about Ceres? For cen- turies tti season has been given up to rejoic- ing in oil England, and this without any re- ference a classical or mythological prece- dents. Ho not go so far as some have gone who haveaaintained that Christmas is essen- tially and lmost exclusively an English insti. tution, buT do say that in no part of the world is recognised and celebrated in a more fiitiij spirit. Nearly three hundred years have massed since old George Withers produced Ie ro!l:,eMri £ Christmas carol of a dozen one of which l qtipte to let the re?.d.!?r catciits seasonable spirit: The elk t now his suit forbears, The p'soncr's heart is eased; The debr drinks away his cares, And fc the time is pleased. Though chers' purees be more fat, Why shoti wo pi-no- or grieve at that? Hang soriw Care will kill a cat, Aud thefore let's be merry." Of course, seething must be allowed for poetical licence and we should also remem- ber that poets mg in a free-and-easy strain in the earlier p:t of the seventeenth century. Thus, while no ight-minded man can argue that a debtor SJluld at any time take refuge in drink, the g«eral tone of the carol is sound. For insmce, the poet is right when he says that weight not to make ourselves miserable by ending those who happen to be a little richer tan ourselves. There are scores of Christns carols in existence, and they are nearly a,inspiring and healthy in tone—inculcatingthe duty of cheerfulness nnd merry-making I In these days e are afflicted by people known as food expts, people who tell us to live on nuts or tot, or something of that nature. Such doctnen are not grateful at Christmas, and I rely think it necessary to point out that thereis no sin. nor is there anything disgracefulin a man liking a good square meal. The jo: of eating and drinking are set forth in a vermaulv fashion in these dear old carols—and t the reader notice this also, the prints neverail to teach the lesson that the Christmas nriry-maker should see that others share in ie feast. It is essen- tially the season of howitalitv-and that is, and always has been, scognised as a virtue. A solitary Christmas trge is repulsive but even a simple and pin Christmas meal, shared ungrudgingly rith others, is for superior in every way to a feast fit for an alderman which is dioured by one who grudges a portion to hifellow man. It may be that during the grrior part of the yeor men are forced more oless to observe the rule, Each man for hiself and devil take the hindmost"; and ie great glory of Christmas is that it teac's us all to give the other fellow a chance. I am old fashioned, al certainly I hope the old Christmas customwiH be kept up in England, at any rate-ne old and de- cent custom of families reiiting, of quarrels being made up, friendship renewed, Christ- mas-boxes distributed, gr.tings exchanged, and hones dceorated. Ymd I believe also in the beef and pudding se of the festival. A good dinner inspires ratitude-Clr it I should—one of the Christir. virtues. There is no pleasanter sight in thi world tliar that of a rotund paterfamilias, mscious of hav- ing shared a good Christns dinner with others, beaming eomplaeen on the ;oung folks, who frisk and frolic ahe used to frisk and frolic Dot so many yen ago. b,-t me therefore wind up by remiring the reader of the fa(-t--a fact with vich he is very likely already familiar-that'hrictinar, ir, the season when everyone shou! have a good time. and that the surest me od of securing « good time for one's iialf is bhelping others to have one.
FROM LLEYN ANDEIVION.
FROM LLEYN ANDEIVION. TWO CHRISTMAS MARKFS. Two Christmas markets wemeLd at Pwll- heli this week,—on Tuesday an Wednesday. FOOTBALL. A new Football League has een formed. It has its headquarters at Festi og. Several local players have become meiiers of it. THE CHANCELLOR. Tlie Right Hon. I). Lloyd (wge is ex- pected at Cricciefch tlese next d;'s. Some of the family have already arrive4 NEW CHAIRMAN CF DIRECTORS. Mr Thomas Jones, solicitor, hs succeeded the late Dr S. Griffith as chainwm of the Rhosydd Slate Quarry Company PLANT CULTURE. Dr J. Lloyd William, Baaig«P, delivered a lecture at Criccieth, I-,st weel, on "plant Culture." DEATHS. Within the last four dps, Poitmadoc nas lost through death three -ell-known persons, viz., Mrs Davies, wide of tie late Rev Edward Davies; Mr Rofcrt Hughes, corn merchant; and Mr Humey Owen, pilot. AT LAST! Glaslyn Rural Council hire at last let the countract for the construion of the long wanted water works. The amount of contract is £ 229. Mrs David WilMns and Robert Roberts are the contractor PORTMADOC INFANTS' CHOOL. Before breaking up for tJ* holidays, the infa.nts in the Snowdon &trty School, Port- madop, received prizes at tt hands of Mrs Breese last Friday. Most of lem had made very good attendances. NAVIGATION. Mr F. Edwards, son of tholate Rev Mr Edwards, Ba-ptist minister, tvllheli, ihae passed as chief mate. He we apprenticed when a boy to an ironmonger, It he left the business, went to sea, and is iiiv chief m'ate of a large vessel. CHARITY. There never was more need < charity in these di6tricts than there is at jstsent. And there never was more of it. It itaost grati- fying to find that the well-to-oi help thie poor in many ways. Much chalty is seen in connection with various orgajiiptdons, but much more is done quietly and hknown to the general public. PE.TRE'RFELIN SCHOOL. The children of this school, twined by Mrs Williams, the head- teacher, kid Miss Jones, the assistant teacher, gavev success- ful entertainment last Friday. Those of them who had attended school regirfirly were awarded prizes. Captain and Jijs6 Eden gave each ehild a present. y THE BITTER CRY OF THE OPPRESSED. > There are evident si^os in Lievi. ion of serious dissatisfaction with" t. go.êrJ1- ment of the County C uuril. TW;PwliheIi Board of Guardians it forme(i of Liberals and Nonconformists, md they ihave all but unanimously passed a re- solution condemning thp County C'oil for- giving large 6alaries and for sp< iv-S: extra, vagant amounts of money 011 lHi school ibualdings. To hear a sober-min' •! public roan like Mr Da-vid Jones, Bryr,od( fe <ta !iber ateiy stating that the rate-pave"! would shortly be unable to P" any raie. sll, as ■he did say at the Board I Y eek, is a most eerious matter.
-...... BANGOR.
BANGOR. SUNDAY SERVICES. [No. In' cases when a change is made from tlie publijsheo plan, secretaries of churches would much oblige by inform- ing us of such a change not later than Wednesday morning.] CHURCH OF ENGLAND. I In Residence Canon Lloyd Jones. Cathedral (Welsh) 9.30 a.m. and 6 p.m., -Rev W. Edwards, M.A., senior vicar. St. Mary's Rev W. D. Roberts, M.A. Rev J. Richards. St. David's Rev T. L. Jones. CONGREGATIONALSTS. Pendref Rev Wm. Richards, Bethel. BAPTISTS. Penuel, 10 and 6, Rev E. Evans. Hirael 2, Rev E. Evians. Kyffin Square 6, Mr Wm. Frimston. Glanadda Mr Roberts, Amlwch. English Rev W. R. Saunders. CALVINISTIC METHODISTS. [Glanadda Rav O. Ll. Jones, M.A., B.D., Brynsieneyn. Hirael Rev W. Wynn Davies, Bangor. Park I-lill Rev Thomas Williams, Gwaleh- mai. Twrgwyn Rev W. G. Hughes, Rhiwles. WESLEYANS. Horeb 10, Mr W. R. Harker, Bangor. 6, Rev T. Hughes. St. Paul's 10, Rev R. J. Williams. 6, Mr H. Williams. Hirael 2, Rev T. Hughes. 6, Rev. R. J. Williams. Glanadda 10, Rev T. Hughes. 6, Mr J. W. Jones, Aber. English Rev C. H. Brown, Holyhead.- I ROMAN CATHOLICS. I St. Mary's Rev Father Finucane. Our representative in Bangor is Mr P. H. Evans, 64, Orme road, to whom all news and advertisements may be sent. Advertise- ments for the "Observer" can be received up to six o'clock on Wednesday evening. All matter sent in will receive prompt at- tention. Professor W. Lewis Jones distributed the prizes on Tuesday at the Festiniog County School, and delivered an address. HOT-POT. The distribution of coal, meat, &c. I. in c-onneetion with the above will take place to-night (Thursday) at the Drill Hall. PERSONAL.—The pulpit of Tabernacle C.M. Chapel was occupied both morning and evening last by Dr Hugh Jones,- presi- dent of the North Wales Wesleyan Synod., FULL TIME.—Notices were posted on Thursday night in the North-Western Loco- motive Works, Bangor, announceing that full-time work recommences next week, after several months' half-time. SALE OF WORK.—The proceeds of the sale of work recently held by the ladies of the Tabernacle (C.M.) Chajpel towards clearing off the debt of th\ new building fund amounted to 9127. EISTEDDFODIC.—Messrs L. D. Jones (Llew Tegid) and W. R. Jones (Garth School) are conductors of local eisteddfodau at Portmadoc and Llanfairfeehan respective- ly to-morrow (Christmas Day). "THE BAPTISM OF CHRIST" was the subject of a paper read at Penuel Chapel on Wednesday night by Miss Maggie Winter Jones. The chair was occupied by Mr W. J. Jones (chemist). HuREB LITERARY SOCilFTY.-At the weekly meeting of this society, held on Monday night, under the presidency of Mr Denniss Jones, papers were read on "Lady Huntington" by Miss Bartley, and on "John Wesley" by Mr R. G. Roberts. LECTURE. On Friday night, of last week, Father Filmer delivered a lantern lecture, at the Penrhyn Hall, on "Bruges and its relic of the Precious Blood." The proceeds were in aid of the Roman Catholic Chapel. LIBERALISM IN ARVON. On Wed- nesday a-fternoon of last week, amebti-ng, of the Executive Committee of the Arvon Liberal Association was held at the Central Cafe, presided over by Mr P. M. Me- dem em, of Penmaenmawr. GOOD SEWS. On Monday last, the men employed in the locomotive and fitting ob,cb; of the Bangor section of the London and North Western Railway Company started working full time. For several weeks only five days have been worked. (WINDOW DRESSING COMPETITION. —The adjudicators in connection with the above held by the Bangor Traders' Associa- tion, awarded the prizes as follows:—1, Mr John Griffith, Bee Hive; 2, Messrs Cameron 'Cumming, and Co.; 3, Messrs Josiah Hughea and Co., and Messrs Vallance Bros. (equal). fI4LENORRA.—'A.t the Llenorfa connec- tion with Berea (iC.M.) Chapel, Glanadda, a paper was read on Tuesday night by Miss Jane Ellen Pritchard, on "The First Christ- mas." The chair was occupied by Mr H. R. Hughes, and the following took part:- !M.rs Davies, Glanygraig; Mrs Richard 'Owen, Messrs Wm. Pritchard, Lewis Tho- mas, Lloyd Hughes, and Richard Owen. TABERNACLE CHAPEL.-At the Liter- ary Society held on Monday night in con- nection with the above chapel (Mr John Williams presiding), papers were read on "Henry Rees" by Miss Gwen Price, and the "Religions of the Romans" by Mr Peredur Rowlands. Further regaarks were made by Messrs John Griffith, H. P. Williams, and the Chairman. LICENSING.—At the Police Court, on Tuesday, the application of Mr Rumisey Williams for the full transfer of the License of the Three Salmons Inn, Glain'rafon, from Jaanee Boone to John Williams W'1I.61 granted.—Mr Williams also applied for the full transfer of the. license of the Pinnce of Wales Hotel from Mrs Walker to L. A. Howell. This was also granted. CHARGE DISMISSED. — At the Police Court, on Tuesday, Robert Parry, of Anglesey, was charged with being drunk on ,h,,ensed premises.-Evidence was given by P.C. (78), buit the defendant denied that he was drunk, and produced witnesses.—The Bench dismissed the case. The charge against him of being drunk and refusing to quit was withdrawn. PENDREF DEBATING SOCIETY.—On Tuesday evening, under the presidency of Mr John Williams, a pleasant evening was apenit in reviewing the works and characters of Dr Livingstone and the Rev E. Stephens (Tanymarian). Mr R. J. Buekland and Mr Griffith Williams read very able papers on the two great men, amd comments were made by Messrs Mathew Hughes, J. P. Hughes, and W. R. Lloyd. A DEAD CAT.—At the Police Court, on Tuesday, an elderly pedlar, a well-known figure in the Bangor streets, ask|d the advice of the Bcnch with regard wp & dead cat which he said was causing a, nuisance. "I live at No. 2, Panton street,' he said, "and I told the agent of the property yesterday about the cat. I had told him on Wednesday last, and had threatened to take proceedings against him if he did not re- move it within 24 hours., TJpen I went to the Sanitary Inspector's office, and he sent his assistant there, but the cat still remains there.-The Chairman: Who's cat is it. Do you claim it?—^No. I am here for the good of the public. I want to get authority to remove the cat.—The Chairman: Is it an empty houser-Yes, nd the cat is only two yards away from my door, and it's making me sick.—The Magistrates' Clerk (Mr Vin- cent): You had better take proceedings. The Chairman i The magistrates cannot do any thing. If you find out the owner of the ft nfg, the annual the auspices of the h (■under the condinctorshap \Jk .0. j iioin&b Thomas), was held at Pendref Chapel. The chair was occupied by the ^tev L. Probert, D.D., who presided over a. Ili%e attendance, The programme was as follows:—Paw-song, "Lead, Kindly Light," the dHoir; song, "Dwy Aden Colomen," Miss E. Perry; duet, "Gadewch d Blant Bychain,\Mi?ses Perry and Jonea solo, "God, Have Mercy," Mr Jam-es Defferd; air, "He 'r\hl 11 •. Feed His Flock," Miss Lily SiiiiNs; chorus, "The Loixl is My Shepherd," t choir; song, "Y Cartref Nefol Fry," Mr WN Morris carol, "Duw Gadwo'r Brenin," Mr H. T. Owen and party; solo, "Hosanna in Exoelsis," Miss Ellen Perry 8ii.r, "0 Thou thai Tellest Good; Tidings," Miss Elin Jones; solo, "Tad yr Amddofad," Mr James Delferd; chorus, "Hallelujah, the choir In the course of the evening Miso M. L. Eardley (Pencerddes Arfon), who acted as accompanist throughout, gave an admirable voltijitary. TABERNACLE'S FOREIGN CHURCH. -On Sunday night, Mr John Griffith, Tan- rhiw, read the following letter, which is interesting, and expLains.. itself :M,a,jra,ng P.O., Shilong.-To the church of laber- nacle, Bangor,—I wish to. let. you know that your branch church at Nongbri Ri Jomgam is progressing. There are four communi- cants, seven candidates, a.nd five children in the church. They contributed to the support of the work over Y.2 last year; 12 8d of this amount goes towards the salaries of the native pastors. There are 20 scholars in the Sunday School, and 12 at- tending the day school. The teacher s name is Kya) U. Enli. Nonigbi is a large village on the edge of the Brahmaputra. River. These Christians came in con tact with Assamese, Garos, and Bengalis in t-ii e, markets on the Plains. I trust to vioit Nongbi during the cold season, and will write fully to you again. I trust the young people of Tabernacle will remember these poor Christians in their praye-rs. I have one boy here in school, from Nongbri le Bemdro. He is likely to make a good teacher. Just now he has .gone home to help in the rice harvefA.W-it-h many kind wishes, I remain yours sincerely, W. M. Jenkins." It appcars that the ladies of the Tabernacle have for several years contri- buted towards the support of this little church, and contemplate (Sending further contributions this year. WMAT HO !-Look at Watson's window this year for the finest selection of tobacconist's goods in the city, and other fancy articles suitable for Christmas pre- sents. Also, the finest gent's hairdr.es.iing saloon in Wales. Opposite the Cathedral. PIANOFORTE, AMERICAN ORGAN, AND HARMONIUM TUNING AND RE- PAIRING A SPECIALITY. S. W. Pidgen, Park Hill, Bangor, has had 19 years' practical experience. Certificated by the Music Trades Association London, and 11 years tuner for the 'North Wales Music Co., Ltd. Visits the whole of Car- narvonshire and Anglesey periodically. Terms within 10 miles of Bangor: Single tuning, 6d; yearly contract of 4 tunings, 12s. Note Address:—S. W. Pidgen, Park Hill, Bangor. REMOVE IN COMFORT: DON'T WORRY.—Messrs Williams Brothers, Fur- niture Removers, Bangor, undertake re- movals in large commodious vans from and to all parts. Charges reasonable. Esti mates free.
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PORTDINORWIC. LICENSING. — At the Bangor Police Court, on Tuesday, the temporary transfer of Halfway House, Portdinorwic, from Mrs Owen to her son, R. W. Owen, was granted.
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PWLLHELI. The marriage was solemnized, on tlie 15th inst., at the Parish Church, Grantham, of ? Mr A. Ivor Parry, .solicitor, of this town, fand Edith, eldest daughter of the late Rev I J. R. Wilson (rector of CaVendish, Suffolk) and of Mrs J. R. Wilson, and' niece of Dr Richard Wilson, of Grantham. The Rev F. T. Hetling, recttff o Redmile (ucle of the bride), assisted by the Rev R. T. Sanlez, r vicar of Willingale, and the Rev C. B. i Nicoll, rector of Wvville, officiated.
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On Thursday evening, a meeting was held to distribute prizes to school children for attendance during the year. Mr D. P. Williams, J.P. (Chairman of the County Education Committee) presided over a large attendance. Mrs Roberts, Plasybrvn, dis- tributed prizes to the infants, and Mrs D. L. Williams to the other children. For one year's attendance, 135 prizes were given. The following received silver watches for five years' unbroken attendance: — Daisy Hughes, Mary E. Michael, Gwilym Jones, Meth. Jones, and William Michael; and for three years' attendance, the following re- ceived medals: William Stanley Jones, William Barker Jones, William Jones, Ivor Thomas, Ellen Ann Thomas, Annie Jones, Winnie Roberts, Johnny Williams, Oswald Williams, O. Lewis Owen, Llew. Lewis, J. O. Williams, Daniel Jones, Hughie Wil- liams, and Evan Hughes. The prizes to the above were distributed by Mrs D. P. Wil- liams. Addresses were delivered by Mr Edward Roberts, M.A., Colonel Darbishire, Mr Issard Davies, Rev D. L. Williams, Mr Evans R. Davies, and others.,
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TREVOR. DISTRIBUTING PRIZES. On We,d- nesday a meeting was held to distribute prizes for good, atenclance during the Year at the Trevor Council School. Prizes wre re given to 42 children, 19 of them were Ill- fonts. The meeting, which -w-as erowt.ed, • i j „ Robcog, who was presided over b> x with Mrs Roscoe distributed the prizes TEA. PARTY.—On Friday evening the school children had a tea, party, which was given by Mr and Mrs Roscoe, when 177 children 6,at at. the tables, and were pre- sented with presents from a Christmas Tree. Over 20 adults also sa-t at the tables. On Saturday evening the Llanaelhaiarn school .children were t-ted" in a similar way. Owing to the wet weather, the Llithfoeo and Clynnog childlren could not attend. Those who waited at the tables were Mr and Mrs Roscoe. Mrs Archibald Wheeler, Miss Jones, teacher; Mrs B. Jones, School House; Mrs R. Rowlands, Mrs Roberts, Mrs Bennet, Misses M. E. Jones, Millia Jones, Cordelia Cooke, Aida Bott, Maggie- Parry, Maggie Mary Pary, S. A. Antill, Mag. Mary Jones, Owen, teach; Mrs John Cooke, and Mrs Thos. Parry. Among thüSó: present were the Rev T. Jones (rector), Rev and Mrs W. L. Jones, Babell; Mr A. H. Wheeler. Mr Archibald H. Wheeler, Mr O. M. Roberts, Factory; Mr Rowland Row- I lands, Dr J. W. Rowlands, and many others.
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How is it that school attendance in Wales is so much lower than in England? In England the percentage of children in school is 88, but only 86 in Wales. Carnar- vonshire leads wi-th 90; Glamorgan, Mon- mouth, and Carmarthen, 87; Cardigan is only 85; and Pembroke is down to 83, Surely the extra grants gained would more than pay for a few more school attendance officers.
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CURRANTS AND BANANAS HOME In England the percentage of children in school' is 88, but only 86 in Wales. Carnar- vonshire leads with 90; Glamorgan, Mon- mouth, and Carmarthen, 87; Cardigan is only 85; and Pembroke is down to 83. Surely the extra grants gained would more than pay for a few more school attendance officers.
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^ablish«u r-an, secretaries of .-Ukl.hes would much oblige by inform- ing us of such a change not later theU< Wednesday morning.] CHURCH OF ENGLAND. Christ Church (English) 8.9, Holy Com-, munioiii; 11. Matins; 6.30, Evensong. Llanbeblig (Welsh) 10, Matins; 6, Even- song. St. Mary's 8.30, Holy Communion; 10, Matins; 6, Evensong. St. David's (Welsh) 1.30, Matins; 6, Even- song. BAPTISTS. Ca^atein Rev R. C-s. Roberts CALVINISTIC METHODISTS. Beulah Rev Ellis James Jones, Rhyl. Cattle Square Principal Ellio Edwards, M.A., Bala. EiigeAi Mr D. Francis Roberts, M.A., B.D., Bontnewydd. Moriah\. Rev 0. G. Owen, Ysgoldy. nShiloh Rev W. Hobley, Carnarvon. COKGREGATIONALISTS. I 10, Rev Ll. B. Roberts. Rev D. Stanley Jones. Pendref 10, Rev D. Stanley Jones; Rev LI. B. Roberts. WEXLEYANS. Ebenezer 10, R Evan Roberts, Pen- isa'rwaen. 6, J1 O. Madoc Roberts. English Mr J. Edwards, Carnarvon. FREE CHURGH OF THE WELSH. Cyssegr lqr Hugh Jones. SALVATION AHVIY. Captains Griffiths and Parker. Y.M.C.A. Sunday afternoon 5 p.m., United Prayer Meeting. ROMAN CATHOLICS. St. Helen's Father G olkzer. SUCCESS. We are pleased to learb that Mr G. R. Seager Thomas, of Downing College, Cambridge (son of Mr W. G. The mas, J.P., Carnarvon) has passed the second M.B. examination. FOOTBALL.On Thursday afternoon, a football in a k<h was played on the County School grounds between "the school team and the Y.M.C.A. team. The result was a draw, each side scoring a goal. HOCKEY TRIAL MATCH.—At Denbigh, on Saturday, Mr T. W. Fosberv pla.yed or the- West against the East in the Welsh Hockey Trial Match. Mr G. Brymer was also selected, but did not play. TAX OR BEGGARS?—Preaching at En- gedi C.M. Chapel, on Sunday, the Rev D. R. Griffith said that some people would rather pay a tax to the Government for a dog to keep the beggar away from the door rather than give the beggar a piece of bread. MUSICAL. SUCCESS. Miss May Edwards, Bangor street (pupil of Mr Orwig Williams), has successfully passed the inter- mediate exam. (piano) of the Associated Hoard of the Royal Academy and the Royal College of Music, at the Liverpool centre. The examiners were Mr Arthur E. Brent and Mr Septimus Webbe. OBITUARY.—The death took place on Monday of Mr John Symons, 18, Marcus street, a gardener in the employ of Mr Charles A. Jones, Bronhendre. Deecased, who was 49 years of age. had been ailing for some time. He previously served -,ti gardener with Sir Owen Roberts. Plas Dinas, and with Mr Oakelev, at. Tanvbwlch. He leaves a wife. two and a son. The funeral-public for mt'n only—will take place on Saturday at one o'clock, at Llanbeblig Church yard. S U C C E S S AT AGRICULTURAL SHOWS.—At the Birmingham and London Fat Stock Shows several beasts belonging to the Hon. F. G. Wynn, Glynllifon, won handsome prizes. He obtained two first prizes for Hereford lK-iftivi ai Birmingham and at London also two first prizes and a cup for the. best Welsh beasts in the show also a first prize for a Hereford heifer. We understand that the beasts were fed en Earls and Kings' feeding cakes, supplied bv Mr J. R. Pritchard. Pool street. BOUND OVER.At. the Borough Magis- trates' Court on Monday, Robert -Williams (described as a fitter) appeared in answer to a charge of stealing an article of clothing from the Bodafon Temperance. The case had been adjourned from the previous court, in order that the police might make inquir- i-es concerning defendant. The defendant worked until recently at Birkenhead, but was said to be a native of Carnarvon. Ex- cept that he was addicted to drink, the police stated that they had failed to dis- cover anything against the defendant.—He was bound over under the First Offenders' Act. A PUBLIC-HOUSE CASE. At the Borough Police Court, on Monday, before the Mavor and other justices, John Jones, licensee of the Harp Inn, was summoned for permitting drunkenness on his premises.— Mr J. T. Roberts prosecuted, and Mr J. B. Allanson defeiided.-P.C. William Ellis and P. S. Thomas gave evidence of seeing a man named Garvin in a very drunken condition in the passage of the ilarp Inn. Ihe de- fence was that the defendant had no know- ledge of the man's presence on the pre- mises, and that no drink had been supplied to him. The case was dismissed by a niajoritv of the Bench. COUNTY SCHOOL.—A meeting of the governors of the County School was held on Friday, there being only a. small attendance. Mr Issard Davies presided.—A letter was read from -the Board of Education pointing out that the number of entrance scholarships awarded at the conimnecement of the current school years was not 25 per cent. of the num- ber of new pupils add, as required by the new Regulations for Secondary Schools. An explanation having been given, it was decided to award another scholarship to the one who was next highest on the scholarship list, viz., W. Glyn Thomas, an inmate of the Bontnewydd Orphanage, and a pupil a.t Bontnewydd Council Sthool.-Several mat- ters were discussed in committee. FREE LIBRARY.—At the Free Library Committee, on Friday, the Chairman (,Mr Edward Roberts. M.A.) said they deeply re- grafted to hear that they were about to lose the services of Mr T. R. Roberts (Asaph). the hon. secretary- of that institution. Mr Roberts had discharged the duties for some years with great efficiency, and he was very regular in his attendance at committee meetings. He did the work willingl" and cheerfully, and the committee and the town were much indebted to him. He moved a vote of thanks to Mr Roberts for his ser- vices. Mr E. Hughes seconded the vote, which was passed, and Mr Roberts briefly acknowledged. We understand that Mr Roberts intends to leave town for Colwyn Bay.—Mr J. H. Roberts, Aelybryn, was ap- pointed hon. secretary in his plsce.-A vote of condolence was passed with the family of the late Mr M. T. Morris; a valuable mem- ber of the committee. INQUEST. Mr J. Pentir Williams (Coroner) held an inquest on Saturday after- noon touching the death of Arthur Williams, the t year old child of Robert Williams, 12 St. Helen's street. The child succumbed to injuries sustained through burning. It was stated that during the mother's absence from the house for a few minutes, the child, who was left in charge of a young brother, went to play by the fire. The child's apron took fire, and he was seriously burnt in the face and arms. The chikj died .two days afterwards.—The Coroner said the ca&e was a painful one. It was a pity mothers could not be persuaded not to allow children to wear flannelette underclothing. Which was very inflammable. He also called attention to the danger of leaving children alone In
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tiie house while the fire was unprotected, and referred to tJie Act which came into i operation on the 1st of January, wiiich made tills all indictable ofteDce.-A verdict of "Ac- cidental death" was,returned. 1 WEDDING.—Tiiere was a large gathering of friends and well-wishers at Eitge4i Chapel, on Thursday morning last, upon the occasion of the marriage or Miss Margant G. Jones (second daughter of Mr WiUiad Jones, of Tegfryn, and 6, Castle square) t4 Mr Tom Rees, the North Wales representa- tive of Messrs W. and T. Avery and Co. Tht ltuV«4). Hughe.«, Castle square, officiated. feide was given aw ay by her father, and wa&yP&nded by her sister, Miss Myfanwy JonRSOw. bridesmaid, and her* niece, Miss 'Mein^Ni|;Bird Jones, of Alexandria and the dut'taja of groomsman were carried out by Mr R. Evans Jones, Castle View. The ,britt.. was prettilv dresed in a rream costume with sable hat and muff to match. The brddesuHid was also dressed in a creatm cos- tume, a wore a heliotrope silk hat with pansty crowu. The wedding party left the- chapel to tho accompaniment of .Wagner's "Wedding March," rendered by Miss A. J. Parry. The ha.ppy couple left town by the 12.40 p.m. train for Cheater and Shrews- bury, where the honeymoon will be spent. They were the recipients of a large number of valuable wedding gifts. COUNTY MAGISTRATES' COURT.— Saturday, before Mr D. P. Williams and. other magistrates. BREACH OF CONTRACT. — William Hughes. The Cottage, Llandwrog, wa-t* eluu-ged bv Mflry Jones. Tygwyu, Waen- L favvr, with breadl of contract.—Mr Richard Roberts, who appeared on behalf of the plaintiff, stated that the defendant,, at Bontnewydd hiring fair, arranged to go into .plaintiff's services. The day the de. fendant was to start work, plaintiff roc-eived a, letter from him, stating that he could not come, therefore she had to go to Pwll heli fair to find a serva-at.-rhe d«f<?ndan was ordered to pav 30s end costs. DRUNKENNESS. Charles Davies. 5 Chapel street. Penygroer. pleaded guilty t. a charge of drunkenness.—Mr Hamlet Ro bertis appeared: for him. Defendant wa fined 2s 6d and costs. DOG REGULATIONS. R. C. Owen Hafodty Newydd, Llanberis, was charge. with allowing his dog to stray without, name on his collar. He was fiutd 2s> f). and costs.—Griffith Jones, Rhoisrldu, Llan rug, was charged with failing to keep a do under proper control at night. He wa ordered to -yety- the costs. FARM -IIIA.RNED. 1' Charles Thomas, Tyddyn ,seipar, Liar wnda; Griffith Jones, Cefnysoedd Earn Llanfaglan; Robert W. Thomas, Gart Farm, ""Hanwnda and William John R< berts, Cae Eithin. Llanfaglan, were charge ;o with doing malicious damage to farm prl perty. It. appears that a number of fan servants went home from town one %ndo morning about a fortnight ago, and wbe by Rhosdican Farm they started pullin gates and gate posts down, leaving sons of them across the road, and throwin others over the hedges. They proeeede towards Llanfaglan, doing the same thir at several other farms on their way. — TT Cha.irman said it was a very serious offene and might have resulted in of life, all also resulted in a loss for the farmers. I Charles Thomas was fined 30s and costo and the other three 2116 and costs each.- Supt. Griffith drew attention to the f31 that the penalty for a second offence of th kind is 12 months imprisonment. T1 Chairman said that if anyone from tb disarict appeared before them for a simil offence he will be sent to prison. BOROUGH MAGISTRATES' COURT. On Monday, before the Mayor and otb magistrates. (JBCEXE LANGUAGE. —Catherine Jones, 44, Mountain street, was fined Is aa cofts for using obscene language.—For t same offence, Thomas Williams, 11, Nor pen'rallt, was fined 2s 6d and costs. MAINTENANCE OF A SON. Wi Parry, Henwalia, was summoned in respt of arrears for an order for maintenance hie son in an industrial school. T Bench alowed defendant a fortnight's tii to pay, and if the money was not paid that time he would have to go to prison. CRUELTY TO A HORSE.—W. Coxh South pen'rallt. was chargedl by Inspect Gibson, of the R.S.P.C.A., with cruelty a horse.—P.\S. Guest said lit saw defend* illtreating a horse in Well street. 1 struck the horse with a heavy chain mye-. times. Defendant, when spoken to, said did it in his temper, as the horse attempt to bite him. Defendant, who plead guilty, said the horse was hard to oontr He was bitten in the arm by the horee.- fine of 5s and costs was imposed. PIANOFORTE, AMERICAN ORGA AND HARMONIUM TUNING AND 11 PAIRING A SPECIALITY. S. Pidgen, Park Hill, Bangor, has had years' practical experience. Certifioa by the Music Trades Association Lond1 and 11 years tuner for the North Wz Music Co., Ltd. Visits the whole of C narvoushire and Anglesey periodica • Terms within 10 miles of Bangor: Sin tuning, 3s 6d; yearly contract of 4 tunic 12s. Note Address:—S. W. Pidgen, P Hill, Bangor.