Carnarvon and Denbigh Herald and North and South Wales Independent

BARMOUTH. THE BURIAL QcESTtOX is still in abeyance here. The Rector promised the churchwarden to let him know the decision of the Bishop by the 12t'n of this month, but ha3 not yet done so. TUB RECTOR AND THE TITHES.—The other night the Rector met the tithepayers of the parish and we understand that he promised the farmers 7 A per Cent, reduction, but the matter is 2 not yet settled. THE REAMMG ROOM.—Dr. J. II. Lister has again given eighteen volumes to the institution, and the other evening he presided at a concert in aid of the institution. We had a capital con- cert. The whole management was in the hands of Mr. Joseph Thomas, Board School. CnntU FYDD.—The last of the winter series of meetmgs in connection with the above society was held on Tuesday evening, the Rev. E. T. Davies in the chair. An address was delivered by Mr. John Jones, assistant master, on the Ad- vantage of utilising the Welsh language in day schools." A very lively discussion ensued, in which th Revs. J, Gwynoro Davies, Z. Ma.ther, Captain J. Garnet, and Messrs. D.Owen and John Adams took part. POLICE COUiiT. FRIDAY.— Before Dr. Williams (chairman), Dr. Hugh J. Lloyd, and R. P. Owen, Esq. THEFT BY A CAEGRONWY FARM SERVANT. -Robert Roberts, Caemabseition, labourer, was charged by David Jones, Caegronwy, Bontddu, with stealing a mackintosh. — Prosecutor, a aervant at Caegronwy, said that he lost the coat on Saturday, the 7th inst. He identified the coat produced as that which he missed. Knew prisoner last three years, and saw him at Cae- gronwy on Wednesday after Saturday the 7th.— Prisoner: Did you not see a slate, and on it written a statement stating that I had borrowed the coat.—Prosecutor: No; there was nothing of the kind there.—By Mr. J. C. Hughes (magis- trates' clerk): No such slate could have been there without my seeing it.—Prisoner: I did write this on a slate there. The officer has known me three years about Dol- gelley. Does he know anything against me except that I am too fond of the drink ?— Witness I know nothing at all of him. He is a perfect stranger to me. —Prisoner Sf id he had no intention in any way of stealing the coat. He was on intimate terms of friendship with prosecutor. On the day referred to be was passing the Caegronwy stable, and as it was raining he borrowed the coat.—The Bench said that they had no doubt that prisoner stole the coat. But they were anxious to give Mm another chance. They would fine him J £ 1 and 10s. costs or A month's hard labour. THE SUNDAY DHINKIXG EYIL. -Richard Morris, Llwyndu, Barmouth, labourer, was charged with being drunk in High-street, Bar- mouth, on Sunday, 15th inst. -Defendant pleaded guilty, and was fined 5s. and 2s. 6d. costs.—The Chairman (after defendant had left): Where did Morris got the drink from on Sunday ?- Major Best (chief-constable): I don't know. The police have made every inquiry on the point, but to no purpose.—The Chairman That would be the thing to get at. Then ttrj practice could be stopped.

CORWEN. EDEYRNION HIGHWAY BOARD. The second meeting of this board was held in the Police Court on Friday, April 13th, there being present: The Hon. C, II. Wynn (chairman), Messrs. David White (vice-chairman), E. Jarret, R. Wynn, J. Jones, Caenog; II. Davies, Edward Jones, !). F. Jones, W. Roberts, Rev. Rees Jones, Dr. Walker, L. LI. Jones (clerk). The clerk produced the officers' bonds duly completed. The district surveyor, Mr. E. Edwards, re- ported that the roads generally were in a very bad state. He had engaged 13 workmen at wages varying from 2s. Gd per day downwards. He estimated the money required for the ensuing year as follows :—Corwen. £ 301; Gwyddehvern, S131 5s.; Llangar, £ 91 5s; Llandrillo, Sill 10s. 7d.; Llansantffraid G.D., £ 41; Bettws G.G., £ 58 16s. 4d.; common charges, £75; total, jE892 16s. lid. Estimates receipts- grants in aid. £244 10s.; in hands of wardens. £100; making ja nett amount to be provided for, S-548 6s. lid. The rateable value of the district is £26,311, and a penny rate, therefore, would produced £109 12s. lOd. The Chairman thought the surveyor had made a good start, and he was not surprised to learn that the roads were in a bad state. Mr. White thought 13s. sufficient wages for the men. The Chairman said that the grant might be endangered if they employed bad workmen. fj The Clerk pointed out that the rate of re- muneration had been fixed at the last meeting. Mr. White then gave notice that he would call the attention of the board to this point at the next meeting. The Clerk said that according to the estimate of the surveyor a 5d. rate .will be necessary. Mr. H. Davies asked whether they could do with 3d. The Surveyor: No. The Rev. Rees Jones proposed a 5d. rate, and the Chairman seconded. Mr. White moved, and Mr. JiH-ret seconded, a rate of 4d. Three vcted for the amendment, and the original resolution was declared carried. Road materials: It was resolved to obtain stones from the rivers and brooks, and at the suggestion of Mr. Jarret, to ^purchase some from the guardians for the J oads in and around Corwen. It was decided to hold the meetings in the Justices' Room, Corwen, and to pay the caretaker 13. for each sitting of the board. The dates of meeting were fixed the same day as the first meeting of the guardians in each month. On the motion of Mr. White it was resolved that the working hours of (the men be from 7 to 12, and from 1 to 6, and 5!on Saturdays. The Clerk stated that the wage3 for this month would be paid at the next meeting.

] -CRICCIETH. AMBULANCE CLASSES.—The whole of the lectures forming the course in First Aid have now been delivered, and it is arranged to have the examination of the classes on Saturday, May 5th. MARRIAGE REJOICINGS.—There was a display of flags and bunting on Thursday last, the occasion being the marriage of Mr. J. Jones Williams, of Cefniwrch, only son of the late Dr. William Williams, of Festiniog, with Miss K. Jones, eldest daughter of Captain Humphrey Jones, formerly of Portmadoc, but now of The Cliff, Criccieth. The marriage ceremony took place at the new Indcp 'ndent Chapel, the Rev. W. B. Marks officiating, in the presence of a large congregation. This was the first marriage in the chapel, and the newly-married couple were accordingly presented with a hanisoun Bible. After the we iding breakfast at The Cliff the happy couple left by the afternoon train for London. At the recent election Mr. Jones Wil- liams was elected a member of the Criccieth Local Board.

DENBIGH. POLICE COURT.—At the Borough Police Court, on Friday, before R. H. Roberts, E;q., and It. C. B. dough, Esq.—The following were fined for drunkenness -Edward Williams, Llandyrnog, 2s. fid. and costs; and Percival Bell, Nautglyn, 10s. and costs. CHURCH ARMY. -A tea was given to the members of the "Church Army" at the Assembly Rooms, on Friday, by several friends. A meet- ing was afterwards held, pros ded over by the Rector, and a miscellaneous programme gone through.

DOLGELLEY. MR, VAUGHAN, NAXXAU, AND THE NORTH WALKS CONSERVATIVES .—Mr. John Vaughan, of Nannau, president of the Merionethshire Constitutional Association, the unsuccessful candidate at the last Merioneth- shire election, contributed largely to the decora- tions at the Pavilion during the recent visit of Lord Salisbury. BOARD OF GUARDIANS. — The ordinary meeting of the board was to have been held last Saturday, but owing to the Boundary inquiry at Machynlleth it had to be adjourned till the forthcoming Saturday. There was, however, a formal meeting, nt which cheques were signed and out-relief cases dealt with. Rev. J. Evans (Eglwysbach) ministered, in company with Miss Davies (Treherbert), to large congregations at the Wesleyan Chapel, on Tuesday. The services were most impressive. A boating house for the Dolgelley Boating Club is being arranged for at Penmaenpo,i)I. DRAMATIC CLUB.—Efforts are being made to establish a Dramatic Club for Dolgelley and district. There is abundance of local talent for the purpose, judging from the performances last week. CRICKRT CLUB'3 ANNUAL DINNRR. The Cricket Club had its annual dinner at the Golden Lion Hotel last Friday night,when the following persons were presentMessrs. J. Vaughan, Nannau Robert Vaughan, Major Best, Messrs, W. Pritchard Morgan, R. John Griffith, C. E, J. Owen, W. N. Griffith, Charles Young, J. E. Richardson, J. C. Roberts, Ellis Edwards, Morris Jonps, J. R. C. Furlong, J, H, Marshall, J. P. Jones Parry, Jo-iah E. Jones, Richard Wil- liams, junior, J. Charles Hughes, W. David Pugh, Edward Griffith, W. 11. Griffith, Ll. Pritchard H. II. Hornby, Robert Roberts, Robert Pugh, J. H. Roberts, Dr. John Jones, Messrs. A. R. Owen W. Harvey Jones, G. David Hughes, E. C. O veil, William Edwards, J. C. Yeulett, and George M. Thrares. The delicacies of the table were well served, and reflected credit on Miss Bickceli, the manageress of the hotel. Music and recita- tions conttibuted to the enjoyment of the even- ing. We are glad to be informed that the financial position of the club is on the whole on most satisfactory basis, and thanks to the energy of Mr. W. David Pugh, the secretary, we anticipate a successful season. ( POLICE COURT. TUESDAY.—Before John Vaughan, Esq. (Nannau) and Dr. Edward Jones, "EXCHANGE" IS SOMETIMES ROBBERY.— j Thomas Jones, was charged with stealing a pair ofboots.- William Owen, Portmadoc,said he was a hawker of brooms and labourer, who got work where he could on farms. lie was at Dolgelley on Saturday. Never met prisoner before Satur- day, when he came across him at the house where he lodged. Witness went to bed on Saturday night, and left his shoes at the foot of the stairs, under a chair. Next saw them at the nue-houae," with R. Roberts.—Mr. Vaughan What is that ? Mr. J. C. Hughes (acting clerk) It is a new name to us.—Sergeant Morgan: It is the name by which police-stations are known in Carnarvonshire. Prosecutor said that prisoner's brother also -Yed at the lodging- house.—He identified boots produced as those which he had L .t. -Prisoner pleaded guilty, but added that that was the first time he had done anything of the kind.— -)fr, Vaughan said that the case must be not dealt with too lightly. Still the bench did -not on the other hand desire to show harshness, Prisoner could be sent to hard labour for three months; he would be sentenced to amonth.

HOLYHEAD. BIRTH ON BOARD THE BANSHEE,"—During the passage from Dublin to Holyhead, on Tues- day evening last, of the London and North- Western Railway Company's steamer "Banshee," a third class passenger complained of being un- well. Her husband (a soldier in the) Lincoln regiment) who accompanied her, having reported that she was near her accouchement. Captain Beau-aont immediately gave orders for a private room t) be prepared for her. Fortunately, Dr. Jacobs, of Dublin, was on board, and attended to her, and at 10 a.m. she gave birth to a fine female child. On arrival at Holyhead she was removed' to the Company's hotel, when Dr. Jones was in attendance. The mother and child are progressing favourably. PRTTY SKSSIONS.—April 25th.—Before Major- General Hughes, Griffith Williams, Esq., Hugh Edwards, Esq., Thomas Owen, Esq., R.N., T. Forcer Evans, Esq., and Colonel Marshall.—For neglecting to send their children to school, Howell Williams, Turkey Shore-road, and Lewis Hughes, 10, Wynne-street, had each to pay 5s. —The case against John Brown, North-West- street, for whom Mr. E. -G. Roberts appeared, was adjourned for a month. Benjamin Cooke, North- West-street, was summoned for trading as a hawker without a license.—There being a doubt in the case, the summons was dismissed. --In the affiliation case of Letitia Owen. Fachell, Llanynghenedl, v. Hugh Jones, junior, Tyddyn Du, Llanfairneubwll, Mr. T. R. Evans appearing for the complainant, and Mr. E. G. Roberts for the defendant, an order for Is per week and the usual costs was made.—■—Richard Bellis, Market-street, summoned for neglecting to maintain his wife, was ordered to contribute 3s. Gll. per week and to pay the costs (17s.). David Jones, King's Head Hotel, was summoned by P.C. 17 (G. Ping) for keeping his house open during illegal hours on Good Friday and John Wathen(Mill-street), William Green (61, Thomas- street), Thomas Williams (12, Vulcan-street), and John Evans (16, Field-street), were also summoned for being on the said premises on the day in question,—Mr. T. R. Evans appeared for the prosecution, and Mr. E. G. Roberts for the defendants—There'being a doubt as to the time a few minutea-all the cases were dismissed, but each defendant was cautioned. H.M.S. "NEPTUNE," which had been stationed here for somo time past, and was expected to return soon to this port, is, owing to some defects I in her machinery, prevented leaving for Holy- head. PILOTAGE CASE.—At the Harbour Office, Holyhead, on Monday, before Admiral Mack- enzie, the Queen's harbour master, Will'am Owen, bounty pilot. Holyheid, summoned Captain Brohan, of the French barque Younde Marie," under the Merchant Shipping Act, 1873, for having, on the 16th March, within the district of the Holyhead Pilotage district, used a signal for a pilot, and after a pilot offered his services, refused to employ him. Mr. E. G. Roberts ap- peared for the pilots, and from his opening and the evidence of William Owen, it appeared that the defendant's ship was seen sailing towards Holyhead with a Hag flying at the foremast, which is the statutory pilotage signal. It was a very rough day, and Owen, together with three other pilots, had to go out and board the ship three mil.->s off the end of the breakwater. Owen told the captain that he was a licensed pilot for that district, but the captain said that he wanted a Glasgow pilot, and refused to engage him. Owen then told the defendant that as he had signalled for a pilot and had re- fused to take him, he would have to pay for it. The defendant did not appear, but he se^t a long letter of explanation, and hf) was fined X3 17s. and costs, with advocate's fee. HIGHWAY BOARD.—A vestry was held on Tuesday morning for the purpose of electing a highway board. The chair was taken by Mr. Owen Morris, Penybryn. The following were duly elected :Niessrs. O. Morris, 0. Jones, Ty'ntowyn; W- U. Parry, Garegfawr; John Hughes, 'Refail Bach; Edward Morris, Ddraenan; John Jones, Tynewydd; William Williams, Bumwerth; John Williams, Treseifion; Owen Edwards, Trearddur; John Jones. Tanygraig; John Lewis, Pontysgurog; Thomas Williams, Penybonc, and Thomas Williams, Caefabli.—An adjourned meeting of the board was held on Saturday, when the following members were present:—Messrs. Owen Jones. Ty'ntowyn; John Hughes, Owen Morris, W. H. Parry, Edward Morris, John Jones, Tynewydd, and Owen Jones (clerk).—Mr. John Hughes proposed, and Mr. W: H. Parry seconded, and it was decided, that Mr. Owen Morris be chairman for the year. Air, W, H. Parry was elected vice-chairman, Mr. Owen Edwards, Trearddur, surveyor of highways Mr. Owen Jones (Pencerdd Cybi), clerk of the board; and Mr. Hugh Rowlands, Mynyddcelyn Mawr, collector. FUNERAL OF A RESPECTED TOWNSM* N.— On Saturday afternoon, the remains of Mr. John Evans, 5, Alderley-terrace, second son of Mr. Wiliiam Evans, Bryniau Hygaid, were interred at the Maeshyfr^d Cemetery. The deceased was 33 years of age, and was chief eogineer of s.s. Dù ke of Sutherland" prior to the illness that terminated his earthly eareer. A large concourse of people assembled to pay the last tribute of respect to the deceased. After the service at the house, conducted by the Rev O. Roger Owen, a procession was formed, headed by a member of the OddfellowsJ (bearing regalias), and a number of the St. Cybi Lodge of Freemasons—the deceased belonged to the Order—under the direction of Brother R. H. Hughes, P.M., Director of Ceremonies. The members included Brus. E. M. Jones, W.M., James Lloyd, P.M., P.P.G.S.B.; John James, P.M., Joseph Hall, S.W., Robert Owen, S.D., visitor; Mr. W. F. Lloyd, Anglesey, 1113. Members of the lodge :—W. K Williams, T. U. Crispin, Walcock. Thomas Ellis, G. H, Taylor, H. J. Hughes. C. Smith, David Jones, John Wil- liams, John Owen, tV. Guest, E A., Richard Thomas, Samuel Hushes, John Jones, E.A., John Owen, and William Williams, tyler. Then came the Revs. William Lloyd, O. U. Owen, II. M. Hughes, John Owen, Dublin, and Dr. E. T. Hughes. The chief mourners were Mr. William Evans (father), Mr. Hugh Evans (brother), Mr. D. J. Swaine (father-in-law), Mr. J. H, Swaine, Carnarvon (uncle), Mr. W. Ankers, Mr. W. Swaine (brothers-in-law), together with Master Swaine. There were also present a number of the employes of the London and North-Western Railway Company in the marine department tto which the deceased belonged), including Captains John Owen, Richard Thomas, and John Green; Messrs. Charles Beale (supt engineer), Owen Pritchard, R. J. Pritchard, David Jones, Robert Roberts, George Williams, John Owen, Thomas Parry, and William Owen. A l^rge number of the crew of the "Banshee," to which ship the departed formerly belonged, including the chief officer, Mr. David John, were also present. The funeral service was very effectively by the Revs. 0. R. Owen and II. M. Hughes. At the close of the service each of the masonic fraternity dropped a sprig of acacia on the coffin, which was of polished oak. and handsomely mounted. The coffin was also covered with beautiful wreaths, sent by Mrs. Evans, Bryniau Llygaid Mrs. Thomas, Westbury Mount; Miss Prichard, Penrhos; Mr. and Mrs. Roberts, Brynsiriol; Mrs. Davies, Brixton, London Mrs. Edwards, Fulham, London; Mrs. W. Swaine, Market- street and Mrs. R. Williams, Market-street. PttKs.TNTATION.—The church worshipping at Armenia (C.M.) presented the Rev. R. Morgan Jones, M.A.,with a handsomely mounted marble time-piece on Thursday evening last, in recogni- tion of his services in connection with the church during the last four years. The church has invited the Rev. J. II. Parry, of Oswestry. to become its pastor, and he has accepted the call, and arrived in Holyhead on Monday last to commence his ministerial duties. Dinn AT SEA.—The barque Caroline," of London, arrived at Dundee from Chittagong, after experiencing heavy weather during a voyage of 130 days. The chief officer, Mr. Alfred Rogers, sends the sad intelligence of the death of Josiah. son of Mr. Richard Jones, 5, Cybi- place, of this town. The death is attributed to natural causes, and occurred at sea on the 21st January. The deceased was 22 years of age, and his relatives were daily expecting to hear of his safe arrival in port. THE FORTHCOMING AGRICULTURAL SHOW.- A meeting to make arrangements for the forth- coming agricultural show at Holyhead was held in the Market Hall on Wednesday last. The town was divided into districts, and the follow- ing gentlemen, with others, appointed to collect subscriptions:—Messrs. W.J. Bradsliaw, H. J. Jones (Golden Eagle), O.ven Jones (Globe Ion), Hugh Jones (Edinburgh Castle), Elias Williams (ironmonger), James Gunn (Commercial House), J. Christmas Williams (Boston-street), John Parry (Waterworks), John James (ironmonger), Thomas Roberts (Queens-terrace), and William Riva (auctioneer, &c.). ANNUAL FESTIVAL.—On Tuesday, the Band of Hope members and friends of the English Calvinistic Methodists of this town held their annual tea and entertainment before the summer vacation. Tea was provided in the Town Hall, the following ladies presiding:—Mrs. Mcllruy, Mrs. Bennett, Mrs. Johns, Miss S. A. Mcllroy, Miss C. Martin and Miss Powell (Stanley-cres- cent). In che evening recitations and songs were rendered by the following:—Messrs. J. Tapson, Mitford, W. Bennett, and Henry Green, the Misses Polly Evans, Jenny Roberts, Maggie Williams, Jessie Martin, Alice Bennett, H. Edith Mcllroy, Kate Robert?, Hilda Reece, and Mivey Roberts, Masters George Mcllroy, Charles R. Johns, Herbert W. Mcllroy, and Glynn Roberts. Miss S. A. Mcllroy presided ably at the instru- ment. The chair was occupied by the Rev. W. G. Owen (pastor).

LLANRWST. SCHOOL BOARD. — A special meeting of the board was held on Monday, there being present: Mr. John Hughes (chairman), Mr. 0. Isgoed Jone# (vice-chairman), Messrs. E. J. Williams, E. Mills, W. G. Jones, R. James (the clerk).—It was agreed to grant the use of the Infant School to the literary society at £3 for tha term. —The Capel Garmon schoolmaster wrote to say that the Rev. Mr. Morgan, vicar, paid him 30s. per quarter towards the education of 10 children, this being a bequest for the purpose. The writer suggested that the money be paid to the treasurer of the board, and it was decided to ask the vicar to do this.—The attendance at the Capel Garmon and Llanrwst Board Schools was somewhat low.—The application of the clerk to have his salary increased from £20 to £30 in consideration of increase of work was, on the motion of Mr. E. J, Williams, ssconded by Mr. Isgoed Jones, deferred to the ordinary meeting, all the members to have a special notice of the said application, and the chairman to make inquiries meantime as to what was paid clerks in places like Llunrwst.—Mr. Isgoed Jones com- plained that the members and others did not visit the schools oftener. One of the masters stated that owing to the infrequer>cy of visitors, the children got nervous when anybody came, especially the inspector, in whose presence the children were shy, and therefore unable to p !ss as well as they might. Mr. Isgoed Jones hoped the members would make it a point to attead the schools now and again. BOARD OF GUARDIANS. TUESDAY, APRIL 24TH.-Present: Bettys- ycoed, Mr. R. Rowlinsou Dolwyddelen, Messrs. Daniel Williams and John Jones, Penrhiw; Eidda, Mr. Edward Jones, Hafod Ifan; Llan- yngholwyn, the Rev. J. Gower; Maenan, Mr. Thomas Hughes, Ffrith Isa Penmachno, Mr. Owen Davies, Tyddyn Cethin; Trefriw, Mr. J. Evans Jones, Ty'nfelin; Trewydr, Mr. P. Mclntyre, Gwydr Uclia'; Eglwysbach, the Rev. H. L. Davies, The Rectory; Gwernhywel and Tir Ifan, Mr. William Evans, Tynant; Llan- ddoget, the Rev. G. Pugh Evans, Graig Llan- gerniew, the Rev. W. M. Watkins, Llanddewi, and Mr, David Roberts, Ilendre Ddu Llanrwst, Mr. Richard Morris, Pantllin the Rev. J. Titley Williams, Penbryn; Messrs. E. Jones Williams, Rhydlamfair; William Williams, Penybont; and John Jones, Felin Ucha; Fentrevoelas, Mr. John Roberts, draper; Trebrys, Mr. Robert Hughes Mr. H. Pierce (the clerk). ELECTION OF CHAIRMEN. This being the first meeting of the new board, Mr. Daniel Williams moved, and the Rev. W, M.Watkins seconded—both in very complimen- tary terms—that the Rev.J. Gower be re-elected chairman.—The motion was unanimously agreed to. —The Rev. J. Gower duly thanked the board for the honour once more conferred upon him. —On the motion of the Rev. J. T. Williams, seconded by Mr. John Jones, Penrhiw, Messrs. Daniel Williams and Robert Hughes were un- animously re-elected vice-chairmen. — Both gentlemen thanked the board. COMMITTEES. The following committees were appointed:— Assessment: Major S. Sand bach, Rev. Owea Jones, Mr, John Blackwall, Mr. E. W. Davies (ex-officios), the Revs. John Gower, J. Titley Williams, W. M. Watkins, Messrs. P. Mclntyre, J. Evans Jones, Daniel Williamas, Richard Morris, E.J. Williams. School Attendance: The same ex-officios, and the Revs. J. Titley Wil- liams, J. Gower, Messrs. R. Rowlinson, D. Wil- liams, P. Mclntyre, Owen Davies, Edward Jones, John Roberts. Finance: Messrs. P. Mclntyre, D. Williams, J. Evans Jones, E. J. Williams, the Revs. J. Gower and J. Titley Williams. Visiting: the Revs. J. Pnghe Evans, H. L. Davies, Messrs. Thomas Hughes, William Williams, William Evans, D. Williams, Robert Hughes, E. J. Wil- liams, J. Evans Jones, and R. Rowlinson, THE BLUE BOOK. Because of its cost, it was decided to leave the question of preparing a blue book, giving the names of guardians, officers, paupers, salaries, &c., to the finance committee, TRAMPS AND SUNDAYS. In reply to a letter received from the Conway Union, the clerk was directed te say that by an order of the Local Government Board, December 18th,1882,a casual paupershall not be entitled t* discharge himself before 9 o'clock in the morning of the second day following his admission, nor before he had performed the task of work pre- scribed to him. Those who came in on Satur- day night would.of course,not be entitled to their discharge until the Monday morning following. PAUPERS UNDER THE NEW BILL. It was decided that no satisfactory reply could be given to a letter received from Mr. Adams, clerk of the peace, stating that Colonel West wished to know what would be the probable average inmates of the workhouse entitled to 4d. per head from Government under the Local Government Bill. SUGGESTED CHANGES. It was decided to adjourn the consideration of a petition asking support, and received from the E linunston Union,prayingjto have the collec- tion of poor, highway, and other rates made by one authority; the 4d. grant to inmates ex- tended to out-door paupers over 65 years of age, and the 4s, grant to lunatics in asylums should be given towards imbeciles in workhorses, &c. THE SANITARY AUTHORITY. It was agreed that the whole board should form a sanitary authority as heretofore.—Mr. Gower moved that Mr. McIntyre be again chair- man of the authority. He had discharged the duties so well that Dr. Rees had said that Llan- rwst Union was equal to any place in the com- bined district as regarded sanitation.Mr. E. J. Williams seconded the motion, which was cor- dially agreed to.—Mr. Mclntyre thanked the board. Probably this would be the last time he would occpuy the chair of the authority, inas- much as he would have to remaia the other side of, the river, where he hoped that the same friendship would be extended to him as he had experienced at the hands of his good friends on the Denbighshire side. Messrs. Daniel Williams and J. Evans Jones were elected vice-chairmen. -It was decided that the meetings should be held monthly, to begin next Tuesday.

LLANDUDNO, PRTTY SESSIONS. Monday, April 23rd.- Before Dr. T. Nic,)l (chairman), J. It. L. Hazle- dine, E'q., and Or. Bold Williams. Robert Kendal, of the Public Laundry, for causing a lame mare to be worked, Inspector Clarke being informant, was fined 2s. 6d. and costs.—For drunkenness, William Owen, blacksmith, and Thomas Owen, carter, were fined, the former 10-J., and the latter 5s. and costs; John Thomas, an aged gardener, Is. and costs Thomas Bowen and Owen Evans, carter, Llandudno, and Frederick Davies, Colwyn, each 10s. and costs.- For leaving his horse and carriage, Richard Jones, driver, was fined 10s. aud costs.— The license of the Westminster Hotel, Lloyd-street, was transferred to Capt. H. Lester. VOLUNTEERs.-We understand that Mr. W. Donkiu Henderson, solicitor, who was prime mover in raising at Llandudno a detachment of the Conway corps of the 2nd V. B. Royal Welsh Fusiliers, is gazetted 2nd lieutenant, a promotion greatly deserved and very popular. THE SCHOOL BOARD.—The monthly meeting was held on Wednesday evening. Present Messrs. W. Bevan (chairman), R. Conway, Roger Williams, A. Foulkes, It Bellis (the clerk).-A letter was read from Capt. Moger reporting the discharge of a Llandudno boy from the "Clio," he having attained the age of 16 years.—The Chair- man thought it would be very desirable to know what had become of all these "Clio" boys. He knew some of them had fallen back on their old habits.—The Compulsory Officer (Mr, Thomas Evans) promised to report at the next meeting. —David Williams, G-lendower, was appointed monitor. The reports showed that several children had left the schools after the recent examinations, and the Compulsory Officer said that almost all those who claimed to leave school on the score of age had passed the necessary standards.

LLANERCHYMEDD. STRANGE ACTION OF THE POLICE.—On Mon- day before Genernl 11 ugltes and other magistrates, Lewis Owen Jones, draper's assistant, Liverpool, and Hugh Roberts, sheriff's officer, were charged with having stolen articles of drapery belonging to J.W. J ones,d raper. -Ti. e prosecutor, in cross-examination by Mr. Gray, Bangor, said that he never authorised the police to take pro- ceedings, as the defendants, the first named of whom was his brother, had acted on his instruc- tions. Both defendants were discharged.

NEVIN. PRIMROSE LEAGUE.— A concert in connection with the Nevin Conservative Workingmen's Club and Primrose League was held at Penrhyn Holborn School, on Tuesday, 24th inst., under the presidency of the Rev. 0. LI. Williams. The programme was well sustained by Misses Owen, Angerstien, Williams, and Jones, and Messrs Brighton, Burne, and Owens.

PORTMADOC. THR BOUNDARIES QUESTION.—Mr. Moss, the Deputy-commissioner, held an inquiry int) the Boundaries of the Union and County, at the Town Hall cn the 20th inst. Nothing other than what has already been published in these columns transpired. The Carnarvonshire parishes of the Festiniog Union will be formed into a contributory union, the paupers to be kept at the Penrhyn workhouse. Ap VYCHAN.—The Rev. D. S. Jones, Chwilog, delivered his popluar lecture on the late Rev. Robert Thomas (Ap Vychan), at Salem chapel, last Tuesday, Mr. John Roberts, Llysalaw, in the chair. THE FOUNTAIN.— Complaints are frequently made that the memorial fountain, in Park-square, is simply useless in its present condition, there being M water in it. THE TOWN CLOCK.-The local board have entered into an agreement with a local watch- maker to look after the town clock and the lighting of the tower for S12 a year. DEATH OF CAPT. MORGAN.—News was received early this week of the death of Captain Thomas Morgan, at Lisbon, where he had been landed a few days previously in a precarious state of health. Mrs. Morgan had gone to Liver- pool to meet him when the sad news reached her. He has left a large family to' mourn the loss of a kind husband and a loving father,

PWLLHELI. THH CONSERVATIVE ULUB.— Tlia local Con- servatives have decided upon building large and commodious club-rooms in Penlan-street, their present head-quarters being too small. THE COUNTY MAGISTRATES' COURT. — There was no case of public interest before this court last Wednesday.

RUTHIN. BOARD OF GUARDIANS. MONDAY. — Present: The Rev. the Warden, Messrs. John Parry, Llanarmon; Owen Williams, T. P. Roberts, J. T. Lloyd, J, F. Reece, T. Jones, Rhydycilgwyn; W. Davies, Llysfasi; J. Jenkins, C. G. Jones, G. F. Byford, Isaac Jones, H Foulkes, Henry Williams, W. Jones, T. Jones, Rhydycilgwyn; J. Roberts, Bacherig; Edward Jones, &c., and Mr. R. II. Roberts, clerk. ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN. Mr. John Parry, Llanarmon, proposed the re- election of the Warden as chairman. He had always found him most fair and upright in the chair, whether he was for or against the proposi- tion (applause).—Mr. C. G. Jones seconded, and the proposition was :carried unanimously amidst some cheers.-The Warden thanked the board for electing him chairman 13 years in succession. He then reviewed the work of the board for the past year, and alluded to the fact that pauperism in Wales was higher than in England, it being only 37 per 1000 in England, and 4'4 in Wales, for which he could see no reason. He spoke at length on the Local Govern- ment Bill, of which he heartily approved.- After some discussion it was decided to hold a special meeting for the purpose of considering the provisions ot the Local Government Bill. ELECTION OF VICE-CHAIRMEN AND COM- MITTEES. On the mo- on of Mr. J. T. Lloyd, seconded by Mr. T. P. Roberts, Mr. Parry, Llanarmon, was elected dc'chairman. -On the motion of Mr. C. G. Jones, Mr. Byford was elected as the other vice-chairman. The committees were re- elected, several changes being made for those parishes where new guardians were returned.— Mr. Williams, J.P., Llewesog, was elected on a committee in opposition to Mr. G. Blezard, Pool Park, by 11 votes to 8.

ST. ASAPH. SUCCESSFUL ANGL.ERS.-On Monday, in the Plough waters, to one rod, 201b. of trout were caught; another gentleman was fully satisfied with his day's sport of 9 £ lb.; on Tuesday the same gentleman brought in a basket of 71lb. These fish have been caught on the hotel waters. The river is in fine condition.-H.D., in the Field.

TOWYN, MERIONETH. THE CEMBTERY,—The boundary wall has been completed, and very soon the iron pallisad- ing will be put up. The board will next have to arrange with regard to the laying out of the ground, planting shrubs, &c.

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SOUTH CARNARVONSHIRE TEACHERS^ ASSOCIATION. A MRETING of the above association was held at die Board School, Pwllheli, on Saturday, April 2lst,Mr. Brock in the chair. The Secretary (Mr. W. Tempest) read a com- munication from the executive of the N.U.E.T. ou Parliamentary work, and it was resolved to send fL deputation, consisting of the following gentlemen to interview the local M.P.'s (Messrs. Swetenham and Bryn Roberts) on educational matters:—Messrs. Brock, Burnell, Williams, Griffiths, and Tempest. The secretary was re- quested to write to Messrs. Swetenham and Roberts requesting an interview.-In answer to a question by Mr. Evans, Llaniestyn, Mr. Wil- liams, Nevin, made a capital speech on behalf of the union, dealing especially with the benefits of the Legal Defence Fund.—The report of the excursion committee was brought up by Mr. Benskin and the details discussed.— Mr. Brock read a letter by Mr. Girling, the ex-president of the Union, on Corporal Punishment." A con- versation on school work brought the meeting to a close.

CARNARVON" HABITATION OF THM PRIMROSE LEAGUE. THE annual general meeting was held on Friday last the 20th inst., the Ruling Couucil'or (Capt. J. G. Wynn Griffiih) presiding over a very large attendance. Mr. George Owen, the as-istant hon. sectetary, read a letter from Mrs. Brittam stating that owing to her leaving town she was forced to resign her office as secretary. Upon the motion of the chairman a cordial vote ot thanks was accorled to Mrs. Brittain for her services, The following officers were elected for the en- suing year :— President: Mr. Assheton Smith, Vaynol; dame president, Mrs. Wynn Griffith, LIanfair Hall ruling councillor, Capt. J. G. Wynn Griffith hon. secretary. Miss Owen, Ty Coch assistant hon. secretaries, Miss Rees, OM Bank, and Mr. George Owen treasurer, Mr. G. H. Humphreys, The Mount; auditors, Mr. J. H. Rees, Bron Siriol, and Mr. Richard Parry, East Twthill; executive councillors, Mr. Richard Thomas, J.P.; Mrs. Poole, The Cliffe Mr. R. J. Davids, Glanhelen Mrs. Hugh Jones, 7, St. Helen's-terrace Mr. Robert Newton, Suunyside; Mrs. Charles H. Rees, Castle-street; and Miss Tabitha Roberts, Gland wr.—Upon the motion of Mr. R. J, Davids, the following resolution vas 1 unanimously agreed to, and Mr. George Owen y 11 was instructed to forward a copy to their Royal Highnesses the Prince and Princess of Wales: That the members of this Habitation (number- ing 548) bei ig some of the most loyal and dutiful subjects of Her Most Gracious Maje ty—whom n'd preserve—beg most respectfully to be per- mitted to congratulate their Royal Highnesses the Prince and Princess of Wales on the attain- ).:tút of their Silver Wedding, and heartily and I rally desire that they may have an exceed- i :Iy happy continuance of their wedded life." l: on the motion of the Huiing Councillor, it was u > nimously resolved topresent a congratulatory a <!res? to Mr. Assheton Smith (the president) 0:1 the occasion of his marriage. After the termination of the business, a hearty vote of thanks was accorded to the ruling councillor and afterwards an entertainment was held, in which the following took part :-p;aI:oforte duet, Masters Willie and Ernest Jones; song, Miss Pughe Griffiths cornet solo, Mr. H. Watts; song, Miss Jennie Evans. At this stage of tlIP- proceedings the Rev. William Morgan, B.A., delivered an interesting and instructive address upon "The life of Lord Beaconsfield." Piano- forte solo, Miss Maggie Jones; flute solo, Mr. Barr duet, the Misses Brddweu recitation, Mr. George Owen; song, Mr. Tom Harries; song, Mr. S. W. Parnhain song. Miss Maggie Roberts; song, Mr. James Lacey. Mr. R. Pughe Griffiths was the accompanist. The Chairman proposed, and Major Owen Thomas seconded, a vote of thanks to those who had taken part in the entertainment. On the motion of Mr. Lloyd Hughes, Coed Helen, seconded by Mr. Robert Newton, a hearty vote of thanks was accorded to the chairman The room was tastefully decorated, and the following Indies and gentlemen forwarded decorationsMrs. Wynn Griffith, Llanfhir Hall; the Misses Sampson, Tower House Mrs. Sadler, High-street; Miss Davids Mr. Wallace Humphreys, Mrs. Roberts, Custom House Vaults; Mrs. Watkins, Old Castle, &c. Quantity of flowers and plants were also kindly lent by Mr. Thomas Morrison, seed merchant, Carnarvon. The decorations were arranged by Mr. George Owen, Mr. C. E. Thomas, Bronygaer; Mr. R. O. Rumsey Williams, High-street; and Mr. J. M. Clayton, Gelert-street. The following is a copy of a letter received from the Prince of Wales in reply to the afore- mentioned Marlborough House, Pall Mall, S W., 23rd April, 1888. Sir,—I am desired by the Prince and Princess of Wales to acknowledge the rceeipt of a loyal resolution passed at the annual general meeting of the Carnar- von Habitation of the Primrose League; and, ini reply, to convey the expression of their Royal High. nesses' cordial t-anks for the congratulations and good wishes contained therein.-I am, Sir, your obedient servant, FRANCIS KNOLLYS To J. G. Wynn Griffith, Esq Ruling Councillor.

CARNARVON COUNTY MAGISTRATES' COURT. SATURDAY.—Before Captain Wynn Griffith (in the chair), Dr. Taylor Morgan, J. Menzies, Esq., John Robinson, Esq., and D. P. Williams, Esq. DRUNKENNESS.- Robert Williams, Pentir, was fined 5s. and costs for being drunk and refusing to quit. BRUTAL ASSAULT. John Davies, Penfodlas, Talysarn, charged Hugh Griffith, Frondirion Isa, with assaulting him.- -The complainant stated that the defendant attacked him without any provocation, kicked him and struck him with stones.—Medical evidence was given showing that the complainant had a wound on the top of the head about an inch long, penetrating almost to the bone. -The defendant said that he was first struck by the complainant, who had flourished a knife at him, and he (the defendant) in self-defence struck back.—The Chairman, in addressing the defendant, said he had had a very narrow escape from being sent to gaol for com- mitting a most cowardly, dastardly, and cruel assault upon John Davies, and for that offence he would be fined 20s. and costs, and bound over, to keep the peace for twelve months in his own recognizance of £20, and two sureties of £ 10 each.

The Americans seem to have a monopoly in the sale of patent medic ines in Great Britain,but we are glad to learn that Messrs. Francis and Co., of Wrexham, proprietors of Francis's Balsam of Linseed and Honey, have been able to keep their pr eparation to the front in Wales. This Balsam is an article of unrivalled merit, and deferves a large sale. The schooner Margaret" (.Captfun Hugh Jones), of Carnarvon, which was reported in our last issue to have gone aground on Carnarvoii Bar, and to be in a dangerous position, was got off on Wednesday, and arrived in Carnarvon harbour without having sustained any serious damage. CARNARVONSHIRE AND ANGLESEY INFIRMARY. -Weekly report, Monday, 23rd:-In-patients, 12; total number of out-patients admitted since October 25th, 1887, 723 total number of out- patients admitted the past week, 25; home patients, 32 visitors for the ensuing week, Mrs. Pritchard (Tanycjed) and the Canon in residence; hon. physician for ensuing week. Dr. Richards hon. surgeon for ensuing week, Dr. H, R. Hughes.-C. GRAY EDWARDS, M.B., House Surgeon, ■» —

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1 AGRICULTURAL ITEMS. OUR SPRINGS (remarks the Graphic) are so show that the interval between winter and summer is sometimes -it was so last year—scarcely perceptible. The weather this year took a turn for the better irunc Kaste:" Day, which was also the first day of the middlf spring month. Since then, the temoerature has gradually improved. The careful have discontinuec' tires, the imprudent, overcoats also. The night? are still chilly, and vegetation is not growing with any extraordinary progress. The natural advance of the season, however, is at last perceptible, the pastures are improving in colour as the grass begins to grow again, and the wheat-plant, at present only some three inches high, is rapidly "pushrng" under the influence of bright midday sunshine and grateful showers. The worst time of the year is felt to be oast. That veteran agriculturist, Mr. Morton, a born toe to exaggerated statements of every description, goes so far as to affirm that there never was before a larger consumption of purchased food on English farms." This strain from now will be in steady process of being reduced, and the backward spring- i wwings of barley, beans, peas, oats, tares, alsyke, and clover are crowding on farmers' attention, to the happy diminution of those hasty threshings of wheat, barley, and oats which, during the month of March, had a very great deal to do with the current de- pression of trade. The lateness of the season has told heavily against poultry. It is only recently that ordinary farms are beginning to get a fair number of young chicks. Things, however, are now better, the broods since Easter have generally been good, and the weather has suited freshly-set hens, as well as geese and ducks. Farmers who have been sowing oats during the past week tell us that the soil works up well. The lambing season is about concluded, and, despite losses from cold and snow, the result has been on the whole satisfactory. IN ESTIMATING the daily gain in weight of an animal from birth there are several little points which (remarks the Mark Lane Express) we fear stockowners are apt in the impatience for early maturity to overlook. At the very outset an essential to perfect accuracy in results is in ninety-nine cases out of every hundred lost sight of. We refer to the weighing of calves at birth. This may seem a matter of trifling importance, but with regard to animals shown at the annual Christmas fat stock exhibitions, it ought to be the basis of all subsequent calculation i as to live-weight and beef gains. WE ADMIT that it is not very clear how this funda- mental difficulty can be satisfactorily overcome. It is impossible to tell from the appearance of an animal in calfhood how it is likely to develop with age. But in view of the fact that calves vary in weight at birth from 401b. to 801b., we feel that a little more atten- tion to the gains of live-weight at different periods, beginning at birth, would not only ensure perfect accuracy in computing the actual daily increase re- sulting in a given time from foods of known feeding value, but probably throw fresh light on the question as to the period at which the animal is likely to benefit most from increased liberality in feeding. IN THE FEEDING and management of live stock more skill is required than many people suppose. Stockowners have learned much with regard to feed- ing during the past quarter of a century, yet there is a wide field of inquiry before them. The expenses involved in bringing a thirty-months'-old steer to maturity are very heavy—too heavy, indeed, to be borne by the average stockowner; and in order to econo- mise this outlay without retarding the ripening of the animal, a more intimate knowledge is required not only of the composition and tendencies of the animal constitution, but also of the feeding value of the dif- ferent foods used. THE COMPONENT parts of the animal's body vary according to its age, its stage of progress, and the nature of its food but as a rule some 40 per cent. of water has to be converted into or replaced by solid meat during the process of fattening. Some 80 per cent. of the animal body at birth may consist of water, whereas a thoroughly matured carcase should not contain much more than half that percentage. In the course of natural growth of the animal close on 20 per cent. of water is solidified, but as much again has to be disposed of within the time the animal is growing if early maturity is the object of the feeder. THE TRANSFORMATION of useless into useful material in the animal system can only be effected contem- poraneously with its growth, by the use of highly nitrogenous foods. It has been demonstrated by a German scientist that the character of the food supplied to an animal materially affects not only its fattening propensities, but also the percentage of edible meat in the carcase. The use of roots and straw alone, for example, tend to develop the inferior parts of a fattening animal—to increase the offal and waste, but when given in moderate quantities, along with more concentrated food, such as cake and meal, better if not earlier results are sometimes obtained than when the fattening diet consists snitiv of the richer ingredients. PROFESSOR LONG, in a paper read at the Cirencester Chamber of Agriculture, put in effective form our in- debtedness to the foreigner for dairy produce. He said that iu the year 1885 we bought 257 million pounds of foreign butter, which would require 1,717,000 cows to produce it. In the same year we imported cheese equal to the production of 488,000 cows (or, taking the two together, nearly as many cows as there were in Great Britain). Besides this, we importi d about 140 million pounds of margarine, so that vx' s mported at least three million foreign cows, an ta. llg each farmer to keep fifteen c( s, we wf>; f su porting 200,000 foreign farmers, wL wives nd amilies would make up a foreign ag< cult- al pulation of one million persons supported by riti ) consumption. Could they alter that state of things ? He said they could, and that in three directions: (1) by increased production; (2) by im- proving the quality of our production and (3) bv decreasing the cost of that production. THE FIRST STOING CHEESE FAIR of the season has been held at Macclesfield. The quality, as a corre- spondent from a rival part of the ccunty naively writes, was pretty good, considering the district," and the price for the best quality realised was 65s. per cwt. There is a considerable, and commendable, desire that the Government should establish a dairy school somewhere in the northern part of Cheshire, where the production of cheese is largely on the increase. As the Government have gone so far as to premise to help those who help themselves, the Duke of Westminster and a committee are intending shortly to present a memorial at head-quarters on this subject. Sin THOMAS ACLAND has been conducting some singularly interesting agricultural experiments in the W est and South of England. For full details we must refer our readers to the Journal of the Bath and West of England Society; but we may briefly explain their scope and value in Sir Thomas Acland's own words :—" The scientific principle that cereals require to be fed with nitrogenous manure may be taken as settled. The open question for farmers is, Can this food be supplied in a less expensive form than dung; and, if so, in what form, in what quantities, in what combination with other elements, and with what results, temporary or permanent, on different soils ? This was the principal object of the inquiries and experiments in question; though they have also borne reference to—How far does the previous culti- vation of roots, whether drawn off or consumed on the land, affect the profit to be derived from artificial manure ? The results of the experiments must, as we have already said, be studied in detail; but the manures which come out pre-eminently well seem tci be nitrate of soda, phosphate, and potash. POTATO SCAB has been the subject of comparative experiments lately made by Mr. Beckwith, of the New York Agricultural Station, and he has come to the fol- lowing conclusions: The scab is not primarily caused by a fungus. It is not due to the work of insects. In nearly every instance an increased yield was accompanied by an increased percentage of scabby tubers. Any marked change in the rapidity Rf growth, either an increase or a decrease, leads to an increased production of scab. A continuous growtl {'mm the time of first vegetation until the tubers art fully matured appears to be the condition least favour- able to the production of scabby tubers."

DRUNKEN SNAKES. DRUNKEN SNAKES. Colonel Irvine, who lives just on the outskirts o! Richmond, Kentucky, had three barrels of Anderson county whisky 14 years old in his cellar, says a Lexington paper. He left the bungholes open to acre it faster and make it mellow. Judge of his surprise wnen lie went to show it to some visiting friends one morning to fine] that it was nearly all gone, and i:;1 one of the barrels only about two gallons were left. In this barrel over 40 large black snakes were dis- covered, all in a beastly state of intoxication, while in the dark corners of the cellars groups of rattlesnakes were coiled, some sobering up, while others were in various stages of intoxication. They had '.one in through a hole in the basement door, and, as Colo; p] Irvine was away with his family for about three months, it is supposed the snakes, not being dis- iu) bed. stayed with the whisky. and did not d;-j\w sober breath during all that time. Patrick Cunning- ham was called in, and ho succeeded in kdlirg mcr 3000 snakes on that place within two weeks, receiv- ing for his services X2 per 1000. Cunningham is rather a small man, of very dark complexion, with a thick mat of dark hair. He has keen, piercing eyes, and talks with wonderful rapidity. He was born in India, near Calcutta. His parents were Irish, and were sent out by the English Government for depart- ment work in that province. It was in the jungles ot India that Cunningham discovered from the natives the formula for making the deadly lotion so fatal to poisonous reptiles. The natives all anoint themselves with it, and are thus rendered snake-proof. Cunning- ham says he will keep on killing and driving the snakes until there is not one in the State of Kentucky if the people will pay him for it.

I MORTLAKE TAPESTRY. ';4¡ There is now exhibited on loan, at the South Ken- sington Museum, a fine and well preserved example of tapestry from the old works at Mortlake, founded in 1619 by Sir Francis Crane, in imitation of the Royal tapestry works of France. It shows how successful tl ie Mortlake works were from an art point of view.what- en r may have been their success financially, on which point records vary. Helped with jE2000 from the King at the start, and with the Koyal purchase, at Ruben's suggestion of the Raphael cartoons as pictures to copy, they passed to Charles I.'s possession on the death of Crane, but came to an end with the termination of the reign of Charles II. The tapestry now on view is mentioned in Walpole's anecdotes of painting as being in the collection of Lord Orford at Houghton. It is about 36ft. long by about 13ft high, and bears on an imitation label as if affixed with wafers, the following: "Paul Van Somer pinxit, anno 1617. F.P. fecit, 1672." There are five full length life-size portraits in panels, divided by columns and surrounded by a border ornamented with festoons of flowers divided in places with Royal arms. The first portrait on the left is that of James 1. lie stands on a marble floor with a column on his left, and an open space shows a landscape, partly shut off by a balustrade on which rests his crown. The legend is "Jacobus, D.G., Mg. Br. Fra. et HI Rex., A. 1617. F.P. fecit 1672." In this panel there are considerable signs of wear not noticeable in the other portraitii, which are surprisingly bright in colour considering their age. The second portrait is Anne of Denmark (his queen), standing by her horse. with five dogs having A.R. on their collars. She wears a brocaded dress with long pointed waist, a lace collar, gloves deeply edged with lace, and a hat turned up on the left hand side. In the background is a palace (Hampton) ? The legend is Anna D.G. Magme Britanniaa FrancLe et Hyberniie Regina, retatis suse 43. Auno Domini 1317." The child is Charles I., in a brown dress, wearing the ribbon (light blue) but not the Garter. A' curtain 011 the right drawn aside shows a palace m the background. There is no legend. The next IS Henrietta Maria, with small curls round her face. The surroundings are a pillar on the left and a curtain; The fifth, which is apparently an addition, is Christian IV., King of Denmark. His armour lies on the ground, and his crown and other symbols are on a table. The columns between the full length portraits have each a medaUion with a bust. They are marked with initials only, and are in the following order: C. I (Prince Charles, afterwards Charles I.), P.II. (Prince flenry), P.C. 2 (afterwards Charles II.), P. I (James Duke of York—James II.), E. (Elizabeth, Queen of Bohemia). In the handsome border Cupids are intro. duced with the garlands of fruit and flowers. The whole work is considered to be one among the best examples produced at Mortlake.

AN AMERICAN FASHION. The last Cape mail brings news of an extraordinary outrage by officers of the 6th Inniskilling Dragoons on Mr. Watson, proprietor of the Times of Natal, published at Pietermaritzburg. An article appeared in that journal which gave offence to the officers, and Mr. Watson, refusing to apologise, Captain M. F. Rimington, the adjutant and another gentleman lie at Mr. Watson's residence, and they were quickly followed by three of their officers, one of whom, Captain Grey, addressing Mr. Watson, said: As you appear to conduct your paper on American principles, we intend to treat you in American fashion. We insist upon you signing this document. We give you one minute to consider, and, if you refuse, we shell tar and feather you." Mr. Watson, taking the document, said: If you ask me to sign the docu- ment under such a diabolical threat, this is what I will do with it." He then tore up the paper, and Captain Grey, with an oath. called up Captain Yardley, who was standing behind the door, to pro- duce the tar. A pail of tar was then handed in, but Mr. Watson closed with Captain Yardley, and after a severe struggle, during v. hich Miss Watson fainted, her father made his escape. Yardley failed to tar Mr. Watson's face. Two of the scoundrels were arrest-, d.

THE ROUMANIAN REVOLT. The revolt among the Roumanian peasants is beginning gradually to subside, ar d measures have (says a Bucharest correspondent) been. taken by the Government justifying the expectation of an early re- establishment of 'order. On the other hand, the jomnal Tciei/raphui, organ of the National Liberal party, declares that the Government should demand the immediate recall of M. Hitrovo if it desires that the revolt should end at all. The journal openly accuses the Russian Minister of having instigated the rising. Advices received here from Bucharest respect- ing the revolt among the Roumanian peasants state that the rising practically amounted to a declaration of war against the wealthy classes. In almost every village the country houses of the landed proprietors and well-to-do farmers were completely wrecked, and the granaries pillaged, the local officials were subjected to most barbarous treatment, from the effects of which several have since died. A similar fate over- took the farmers, who had no time to effect their escape. To add to the gravity of the situation, the territorial troops sent against th rioters proved quite untrustworthy, and the soldiers, ir-itornlsing with the peasants, fired upon the men of í 1:,1" fgur.ents, when the services of the latter • -< quc-ntly brought into requisition. When aui.Lor.ties found that it was impossible to combat the movement b, peaceful means, telegraphic orders were given at a late hour by the Minister of Justice that the troops should make use of their arms, and these instructions were carried out at several places. When the mail left Bucharest, no information was yet to hand as to th? number of killed and wounded, which was stated to be considerable. The prisons at Bucharest were crowded with peasants who had been taken prisoners, and the excitement in the capital was increasing as fugitives were daily arriving who represented the condition of things to be most deplorable.

A ROTHSCHILD BALL. The ball given by the Baron and Paroness Alplionse de Rothschild, in their palatial dwelling on the Rue St. Florentin, might justly have been called," says Galignani, "a dream of fair women. At eleven o'clock the rooms were filled with a dazzling array of feminine loveliness, encompassed by a scintillation of costly jewels, and with la tout Paris Hits, the sombre blackness of whose attire served to throw into ex- quisite relief the delicate tint of the sumptuous dresses. At the top of the broad white staircase in marble, carpeted with scarlet, ani lined on either side by rare vases filled with fragrant hothouse blossoms, the charming hostess stood, extending a tiny, Suede-clad hand, and bidding each guest welcome with a sunny smile and a bright word. Paris- although recognising no monarch at the present time., admits the sovereignty of the Baroness Alphonse as siuee-i of hostesses, and she wields her sceptro with a fascinating dignity and a grace unequalled. The ball-room was a perfect picture, hung with MCM bleu silk damask, lighted by electric light, reflected on to the art gems of Greuze, Watteau, and other great masters that adorn the walls, cerbeilles of orchids and roses placed in every available corner, and spreading their fragrance on the already perfumed air. A collection of pretty bibelots were distributed in the cotillon, a novel figure being that of a large golden boa-constrictor coiled round the trunk of a. tree. In the hollow at the top hundreds of chenille snakes of all colours were found and presented by the gentlemen to the ladies, thus reversing the Biblical tradition. Dainty silk aprons embroidered with silver and gold, golden Spanish combs, artistic book covers, satin jockey caps, whips, and a thousand and one other things found their way into the cunning reed baskets, gaily decorated with ribbons, that each lady guest carried away with pride and triumph after the dance." _————

A FEARFUL TRAGEDY A Vienna correspondent writes One of the most brutal murders ever set on record in Italy was com- mitted last week in Venice, a city little used to crimes of such a singularly revolting kind. Giovanni Rossi, a young artizan, had, it seemed, fallen desperately in love with his wife's sister Anna dalla Oiustiaa. As the «irl steadily repulsed his advances, to conquer this absorbing passion, he left Venice with hi3 wife for Genoa, hoping to find work there. In this apparently he failed; and last Tuesday returned to Venice, sending his wife to her father's house, while he went to that occupied by his sister Anna. It was early morning when he crept up th" stairs and found her alone in a bedroom on the fourth fl-or. Her brother had gone to work. Foiled in a violent attempt upon her honour, he drew a revolver and slu t her full in the face with it. Then, horribly disfigu; cu as she wis, he flung her sheer over the balcony on to the street pavement below. As she lay lift >jss on the stones, he fired three more shots at her, and then in a. frenzy of rage tnrew on to lier body en] p r buckets, knives, a chopper, and everything which his madness could convert into a missile. railing to blow out his brains with the revolver, he gashed his throat with a razor and cut open the veins of his wrists, standing out on the balcony while the blood streamed down, and calling to the horrified spectators, E l'ultimo san«ue mio "E l'ultimo sangue mio Before the police could arrive he was a corpse. Letters which he left on the table show that the murder was a pre- meditated one, due to dishonourable passion for his beautiful sister-in-law, who had invariably treatedhim with coldness and disdain.

THE old-fashioned horse-pistol was doubtless: so called not so much because it was carried by troopers as because it kicked like a horse. THE man who wouldn't take No" for an answer has gone in for amateur photography, and is taking negatives right and left when he gets a chance.