Carnarvon and Denbigh Herald and North and South Wales Independent

RARE GLFT OF BOOKS TO THE CARNARVON FREE LIBRARY. A SPLENDID gift of reference books has just been made to the Carnarvon Free Library numbering about 100 volumes, which will doubt- lees be warmly welcomed by the more studious among the hundreds of readers who weekly visits this very useful institution. The list comprises tholfollowing From Part L to XII. of Description of Ancient Marbles. 2 vols. Catalogue of Greek and Etrus- can Vases, covered paper. Inscriptions in the Cuneiform Character (Layard), 1651. Ancient Greek Inscription*, Part I, Attica, 1874; Part II., do.; P.-trt III., Sect. 1, 1886. Medallic Illus- trations of British History, 3 vols. 1885. Cata- logue of English Coins, Vol. 1. Catalogue of Greek Coins in the British Musaum, Thrace; do, Macedonia; do ThFssaly to Aetolia; do., Plnte- maic kings of Egypt; do., Central Greece, 18&1 do., Crete and the JEgian Isles, 1886 do., Pelo ponnesus; do., Attica; do., Persian Coins. Shahs of Persia do., Roman Coins in the B.M. Roman MedaIliom, 1874. Facsimile of Egyptian Texts from the Coffin of Amamu. Greek Papyri in the B. M., part I., 1839, small paper. Catalogue of Arundel MSS., 1834. Catalogue of Burney MSS., 1840. Index to Arundel and Burney MSS., 1840. Catalogue of Spanish Manuscripts, vol. 1, 1875 do, vol II., 1877; do., vol. Ill, 1881. Catalogue of Romances, vol. I., 1883. Fragments of the Iliad of Homer, from a Syriac Palimsest; edited by William Cureton, M.A., 1851. 2 Autotypes of the articles of the Magna Charta, with bOJk. Autotype of the Snakespeare Deed. Catalogues Codieuca MSS., Orientalium Pars ], 1838; do., Pars 2, 1847; do., Partis 2, continued, 52; do., Parties 3, sui.-plementum, 71; do, Partis 3, codices, 184 7, Ecliiopicos Amplic tocos. Catalogue of Syria, Manuscripts in B. M., part I., 1870; do, part II. 1871. Ethiopic Manuscripts in British Museum, Vol. 1877 Persian, do., Vol. 1879; do., Vol. II., 1881; do., Vol III., 1883. The Hebrew Books, 1857; the Sanskrit and Kali Book-, 1876; the Chinese Books, &c., 1877. The Bengali Books. 1883. Bcoks in the Library of the British Museum printed in England, etc., to the year 1640, 3 vols 1884. Catalogues of books in the Galleries in tha Reading Room of the British Museum, 18S6 Subjects index of Modern Works added to the library of British Museum in the years 1880-85, 1886. Catalogue of Seals British Museum. Catalogue of Geographical Collection in the library of King George III. 1829, 2 vols Catalogue of Print, and Drawings Satires, vol. I., 1870 do., vol. II., 1873 do., vol. III., 1877, 2 vols do, vol. IV., 1883. Catalogue of Playing and other ('ards, 1876. Catalogue of Early German Prints, vol. L. 1879; do., vol. II., 1883. Guide to Exhibi- tion Galleries, 1886. Guide to First a id Second Egyptian Rooms. Guide to Keuyunjik Gallery Illustrated; do, Nimroud Central Saloon first Vaseroom: do., Sculptures of the Parthenon, Illustrated; do. Elgin Room. Part II.; do., Man- soleum Room; d), Autograph Letters. M.S.S etc.; do.Coins of the Ancient (paperij do., Italian Medals (paper); do., EnglishMeda'.3, (paper) Stowe M.S.S. Illustrated; do., Drawings and Prints. Plan of Reading Room Description of Reading Room Guide to hinese and Japanese Illustrated Books; do., Paintings (W. Wing); do. English Ceramic Ante-Room (W. Wing).

UDlIJirl DICTA. LIKE CSABLES DICKKNS'S women," Liverpool Welshmen "never do anything bv halves''— publicly, OF course. They are nothing if not thorough. Once move them to demonstration, and the demonstration is bound to be "a startler." Such was the Welsh Psalmody Demonstration in Hengler's Circus on Monday evening. The uninitiated who witnessed the scene," says a Liverpool journal, must have been more than startled at the effect produced by the massing of so mar-y choirs." The voices engaged had been recrnitt"1 from as ninny as twenty-one chapel choirs. Well cnnci'iveo This is equalled only- by the Ii.dependents of Carnarvonshire— thanks to Tanvmariar. The influence of such friendly emulation idwmz choirs must exercise a powerful and salutary influence upon congre- gational singing. Mr. James Venmore, the energetic secretary of the Liverpool Psalmody Demonstration, worked well, and a grand success has been his reward. One thing suggests another. It is well-known that few among our choirs understand well the hymns they are trained so well to sing. This is a misfortune which must tell in time. What an excellent advance that would be if people were as intelligent in the meaning of a hymn as they are familiar with the hymn tune. Why not introduce Hymnal Examinations into our Sunday School curriculum ? *No more profitable half-hour on a Sunday afternoon could be spent, if each school were properly prepared for the catechist and the catecliist equal to the occasion. Take, for instance, 0 fryniau Caer- salem," "Ar lan Iorddonen ddofn," Gwaed y Groes," Bydd myrdd o ryfeddodau," and scores of other soul stirring hymns—suppose schools were examined in the scripturalness, imagery and diction of such hymns, would they not be sung thereafter with all the more fervour ? Talking of Liverpool Welshmen reminds me of the really able and interesting paper on Welsh Literature read by Mr. Isaac Foulkes (Llyfrbryf) before the Welsh National Society of that city a few evenings ago. The task could not have fallen into better hands. Mr. Foulkes —publisher, antiquary, and humourist—has written some of the most delightful and endur- ing contributions to Welsh literature. His last is one of his best, and I trust the Herald may tind space for it soon, if not this week. The leading townsmen and tradesmen of Car- narvon have opened a subscription for the pur- pose of presenting Alderman Lewis Lewis with a testimonial on his retirement from business and in recognition of the generous interest he has taken for more than thirty years in the higher welfare of the borough. It is to be hoped that the movement will meet with the success it deserves. Here is a remarkable instance of Welsh longe- vity. At Porthcawl there resides an old dame, one Mary Francis, who if she lives to see next August will attain her 108th birthday. She comes of a strong and healthy stock, evidently, for her mother lived to the age of 111. Mrs. Francis has a daughter who counts 80 summers, and a sister who is in her 92nd year. The Rev. W. Venables Williams, chairman of the Conway Board of Guardians, is commend- ably jealous of the independence of the body over which he presides and can hit hard when oocasion requires. He has just delivered a well- merited rebuke to the" vestry" which met the other day at Conway for the express purpose of memorialising the guardians to grant out-rel af. or to increase it, in the case of a numbe- of paupers selected by the petitioners This is one of the latest novelties. But Mr. Williams has put a complete extinguisher on this new form of presumptuous interference by pointing out that the paupers and their memorialists understood each other well, and that this was but a simple instance of scratch me, scratch you." If certain members of the Carnarvon Town Council are seriously bent upon completely severing the trading connection between that town and Anglesey, they go just the right way to attain the object by frustrating each succes- sive attempt to improve the present scandalous ferry communication across the Menai, For the last twelve months the number of Anglesey folks attending the Saturday market at Car- narvon has been growiag less and less each week. I am told that the London and North- Western Railway Company intend opening a station on the Holy head line below the village of Llangaffo, and if this is done, hundreds of farmers and market people from that part of the island will very naturally prefer a run by train either to Llangefni or to Bangor rather than risk the delay, the uncertainty, and the inconvenience that have become proverbially associated with the Carnarvon-Anglesey ferry. Mr. Stevens's squad of emergency men evacuated their quarters at Ruthin on Saturday, for the purpose of taking possession of rooms that have been secured fur them at the Royal Oak the other public-houses in the town being closed sgainst them. The arrival of the men notified to tha inhabitants that the base of operations have, for the present, been removed to Denbigh, but up to Tuesday nothing had been done, Mr. Stevens not having arrived on the scene. It was feared by the authorities that the Royal Uak would be "attacked" by the agitators," and consequently a large number of police were drafted into the town. The night, however, passed away without any demonstra- tion. People have no need to break the law, even if they were foolish enough to think of doing so. The enormous expense and trouble, not to speak of the popular odium, attending this tithe-collection is doing the work of dis- establishment effectually and rapidly enough. It threatens to go hard with the landlords who refuse their tenants reasonable term-. It appears that in one locality alone, which I shall not now name, there are as many as three farms now vacant because the owner refuses to let them at the rent paid by the late occupiers. Here we have another instance of the dog and shadow policy. Most warm and cordial was the reception given by the English Presbyterian Synod, at Newcastle, en Tuesday last, to the Welsh deputa- tion—the Ilev. W. Dickens Lewis, D.D., Shrews- bury, and Mr. William Evans, of Chester. Addressing his Welsh brethren, Dr. Dykes, the moderator, spoke of the barrier of language, and the isolation which that has created on the part of your ancient mountain people, still postpone the- day when the Presbyterians ot Wales and of England can be visibly identified before the eye of the public." r, In the mean- time," added the reverend gentleman, while we have to exist separate, yet alongside, both on Welsh and on English soil, let us cultivate mutual acquaintance in every helpful way for as we come to know each other better we shall also come to exert a closer influence upon one another, and by degrees, I doubt not, to discover how we may sustain each other's operations, for our work is one, although it be restricted to different elements in our home population." Those who have once heard Dr. Dickens Lewis advocating the claims of the Bible Society will not be surprised to learn that his eloquence made a marked impression upon the synod. "Dr. Dickens Lewis," say:" the Newcastle Dail-j Leader, "is a stout and merry-looking man,with light com- plexion and sandy hair, and all the passion jand humour for which wild Wales is famous. The Synod usually wears a very solemn aspect, and it is not often moved to enthusiasm ormirth, but during the fifteen minutes of Dr. Lewis's dis- course the acclamations and hilarity were quite extraordinary. When he sat down the members showed a disposition to give him an encore, and even the Moderator, who is io duty bound to pre- serve a grave demeanour, did not seem as if he would have objected to such a proceeding. It was the duty of Dr. Lewis to explain the posi- tion and prospects of the Welsh community, as well as to express fraternal feelings, and this in- volved him a good deal in statistics, but the statistics were intermixed with so much geniality and eloquence that they became positively inter- esting as well as instructive. The Synod are accustomed to oratory of a high order, but rarely are they privileged to listen to oratoi-y of the kind furnishe t by Dr. Lewis—so rousing,, so sunny, and so forcible. The rev. gentleman is a culti- vated as well as an effective speaker; his lan- guage and his articulation are alike excellent. The accent of his race just appeared sufficiently to give charm to his speech." At the meeting of the Anglesey farmers delegates held on Thursday at LIfingeM, it was pointed out that complaints were made that the landlords were notrepresented at these meetings, which have for their main object the equalizing of rents and permanent reduction of same in proportion to the general drop in prices of farm produce, &c. It was unanimously resolved that an invitation be addressed to the landlords to attend or to be represented by agents at sub- sequent meetings. Several additional landlords have now responded to the circular of December last, and their replies are considered satisfactory on the whole. The meeting was unanimous in its wish to preserve the utmost good feeling betwteo tenantry aad landlords, 1

LOCAL AND DISTRICT. I BALA INDEPENDENT COLLEGE.— The state- ment that Mr. E. E. Evans leaves for the mission field was incorrect; he remains at college for another year. NORTH WALKS QUARARAIRN'S UNION. — The annual conference of the North Wales Quarry- men's Union will be held at Talysarn on May 12th. Mr. Abraham, M.P. (Mabon), has promised to deliver an address. SALE OF Besy BEE WOBK.—On Wednesday afternoon next, the 9th inst., a sale of Busy Bee Work will be held in Castle-street Wesleyan Schoolroom, Carnarvon, in aid of Zenana Mission funds. This is an annual sale, and has been uniformily successful. The Rev. J. T. Hughes, formerly of Friars School, Bangor, and curate of St. Peter's Church, Newcastle-on-Tyne, has been presented with a beautitully eDgr&ved solid silver pocket com- munion service. A testimonial is also being raised for him. Mr. R. D. Williams, secretary of the Carnarvon Liberal Association, whose prolonged stay in the South, of France was occasioned by illness, is, we are now glad to learn, so well recovered that his return home is daily expected. The South Carnarvonshire Liberal Association have just re-elected Mr. J. E. Greaves, the Lord-lieutenant of the county, president for theensuingyear. Further rejoicings in connection with the marriage of Mr. G. W. Duff Assheton Smith will be continued on the 17th inst. at Vaynol Parkfc when a Primrose League fete will be held, and tea provided for all the children attending the day schools in the district. Mr. R. P. Evans sold the leasehold dwelling- house known as Hansworth House, Penygroes, last Tuesday for £105 to Mr. Anwyl Abergynol- wyn. Mr. W. Huw Rowland was the vendor's solicitor: THE BUNTING ON THE OCCASION OF MR. ASSHETON SMITH'S WEDDING.—We are intormed that bunting was also displayed by Mr. Robert Williams, Glanmorfa Slate Works, Carnarvon Mr. Thomas Williams, Dolypandy, Bontnewydd, who had 200 candles burning, and also a bonfire; and Thomas Owen, Llanbeblig, who had also a bonfire and windows illuminated with sixty candles. RETURN OF A WELSIf (C.M.) MISSIONARY.— The Rev. John Jones (formerly of Holywell), missionary in connection with the Welsh Calvin- istic Methodist Foreign Mission on the Khassia Hills, India, has just returned to his native land after a twelve years' sojourn in India. Mr. Jones has been very successful in his labours in this important mission field, to which he pro- poses shortly to return. In the meantime he is engaged in addressing meetings throughout the Principality in aid of the mission. Mr. Jones brought a native nurse with him from Khassia, but she died on the voyage. DEATH OF THE REV. TaOMAS IIUGIIES, BETHEL," VALE-ROAD, RHYL.—We regret to ';«cordthe death of the above reverend gentle- man, which took place about three o'clock last Friday morning. The deceased, who was a native of Llanberis, was in the 36th year. He was appointed pastor of B,.theI church twelve months ago. was belove 1 by the members of his flock and the congregation, and highly respected by all who knew him. The funeral toyk place on Monday at the Rhyl cemetery. He leaves a wife and two little girls to mouru his loss. CARNAKVON SEGONXIUM SOCIETY OF SCIENCR AND LITERATURE.— The final lecture of the session of the above society was delivered on Wedne-day evening, at the Guild Hall, when Mr Frederic Villiers, the celebrated war artist and correspondent of the Graphic, gave u. vivid and interesting account of a war artist's exper- ience, beginning with the Russo-Turkish cam- paign, and ending with the tragic close of the Nile expedition and the Soudan War. The sketches, taken on the spot by Mr Villiers, were shown by means of the oxy-hydrogen lantern, under the superintendence of Mr. Alfred Williams, C.E. There was a large audience, and the frequent applause which greeted the remarks of the lecturer was ample proof of their appreciation of a rare treat. Mr. Villiers was attired in full campaign equipment. He at times rose to a pitch of graphic eloquence, clearly showing how realistic to his mind were the pictures he drew, and what splendid descriptive power he possesses. THE MILITIA READING-ROOMS, PORTH YR AUR, CARNARVON.—On Friday evening, an interesting concert was given at the above rooms, when part was taken in the proceedings by Miss Kate Pughe, Sportsman Hotel; Miss Bugbird, Cae Cristo; Miss Griffith, Bodafon; Mrs. R. Parry, Castle-street; the Misses Lucy and Katie Williams, Porth yr Aur Mr. Vincent Edwards, North and South Wales Bank Messrs. George Owen (solicitor), John Humphreys (ac- countant), Garibaldi Davies, David Jones (chemist), W. Collins, R. J. Thomas (county surveyor), and Sergeant-Major Barr. On the Saturday following, as well as on the preceding Saturday, Mrs. R. D. Williams exhibited some splendid views with the aid of the magic lantern. Much praise is due to Mr. Vincent Edwards, the honorary secretary, for the zeal lie and several ladies have shown in providing concerts and entertainments, held on Saturday nights, for the militia. Tea, coffee, and refresh- ment stalls are provided at the rooms, and amongst other attractions are billiards, drafts, useful books, and the daily and weekly papers. Another useful resort is the office," where ink, writing-pens and paper, envelopes, &c., are pro- vided for the men, free of charge, thus affording them every facility of communication with their friends. The efforts of the committee appear to be duly appreciated by the men who are regular in their attendance at the rooms. PROPOSED TESTIMONIAL TO ALDEIIJIAN LEWIS LEWIS, CARNARVON.—On Friday even- ing, at the Guild Hall, Carnarvon, the Mayor (Mr. John Jones) convened a meeting of the leading men of the town for the purpose of taking into consideration the desirability of opening a subscription list for presenting Alderman Lewis Lewis with a testimonial upon hij retirement from business. A feeling was generally expressed that the object commended itself to the whole town, and it was felt that the town generally should have an opportunity of acknowledging the valuable services Alderman Lewis had rendered to the borough for a period of 30 years, during which time he had been one of the most ardent supporters ef every move- ment which tended to advance and elevate his feilow-townsmen. It was resolved to throw the subscription list open to the whole town, and Mr. John Henry Thomas was appointed hon. secretasy of the movement, and Mr. G. R. Rees, Old Bank, treasurer. A substantial sum was promised in the room. It would be well if sub- scribers were to send in their subscriptions at once. SIR HUGH OWEN'S MEMORIAL.—A meeting of the joint committee,members of the corpora- tion and others, was held at Carnarvon ou Friday, the Mayor (Mr. John Jones) presiding. Mr. John Henry Thomas was appointed hon- orary secretary, and Messrs. Hugh Jones nnd Co.'s tender for the pedestal, namely £105, was accepted. The Mayor said that theMoriah Literary Society had subscribed £13 towards the cost of the pedestal. A subscription list was then opened in the room, the Mayor giving £2 2s. to start. The committee trust that the town and neighbourhood will take the matter up, and hope that their appeal will be generously responded to by all who appreciate great worth and admire noble services. Intending sub- scribers can pay their subscriptions to either of tbd three Carnarvon banks, or to Mr. G. R. Rees, Old Bank, Carnarvon (the hon. treasurer), or to Mr. John Henry Thomas, hon. sec. ARCHDEACON SMART'S VISITATION TO RUTHIN. The Venerable Archdeacm Smart held his annual visitation of the clergy in the rural deanery of Ruthin, at St. Peter's Church on Monday. The clergy present included the Rev. the Warden of Ruthin, Revs. W. R. Williams, Gyffylliog; E. Evans, Llanarmon J. T. Hughes, LIanbedr T. Pritchard, Llanelidan B M. Jone.0, Llanfair W. Jenkins, curate of Llanfair; J. F- Reece, Llanfwrog; T. n. Jones, Llangynhafel; E. Jones, Llanychan; J. Davies, Llanynys; Henry Jones, Ruthin J P. Morgan, Llanrhaiadr; David Wil- liams, Llandyrnog; L. T. Lewis, Nantglyn. There was also a good attendance of the laity. ReTHIN BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—A special meeting of the above board was held on Monday, for the purpose of considering the Local Govern- ment Bill. In the absence of the Warden, the chair was taken by Mr. G. Byford, and there were present: Messrs. John Parry. Llanarmon; T. P. Roberts, C. G. Jones, L. Roberts, Thomas Jones, Dr. Jenkins, &c., and Mr. R. H. Roberts (clerk).—After a prolonged discussion.it was de- cided to petition against the clauses relating to the compensatioou to publicans, amd to send a copy of the petitiou to the President of the Local Government Board, Colonel West, M.P, and Mr. Kenyon, M.P. The death has taken place of the Rev. Thomas Morris, a well-known Wesleyan minister in North Wales. Deceased, who was 77 years of age. was a native of Barmouth, and was ordained to the ministry in 1841, and continued the active work of his office for 39 years, having during that time travelled all the principal circuits in North Wales. In the House of Commons last evening, in reply to questions, Mr. Smith said that, with a view to the development of goldmining in Wales, leases or licences were being granted at moderate royalties to such persons as desired to take them. The amount of royalty was under consideration and the Government would do everything in their power to encourage the industry.

CARNARVON TOWN COUNCIL. TUESDAY.—Present: Councillor John Jones (mayor) presiding. Aldermen G. R. Rees, Lewis Lewis, J. Williams, Councillors Thomas Thomas, Thomas Bugbird, J, O. Jones, Richard Thomas, Owen Thomas, J. P. Gregory, J. R. Hughes, T. D. Lloyd, J. R. Pritchard, R. Parry, W. J. Williams, Thomas Williams, G. R, Griffith, W. Lloyd Griffith Messrs. J. H. Roberts (cown clerk), R, Lloyd Jones (borough surveyor), R. Williams (borough accountant), and other officials. GAS COMMITTEE. Mr. J. R. Hughes said he had some questions to put to the chairman of the gas committee on the annual statement of accounts; hut in the absence of that gentleman it would not be fair in him to do so. He would, therefore, bring it on at the next meeting,—Mr. J. R. Pritchard called attention to the fact that eighteen million feet of gas was manufactured during the year, but only 14,000,000 had been accounted for.—Mr. J. R. Hughes gave notice to ask for a return of the expenditure at the works in the way of repairs and maintenance for the last seven years. He found that the expenses had been increasing from year to year.—The minutes of the committee were then adopted. STREET OBSTRUCTIONS AND THR: POLICE. Mr, Thomas Williams called attention to the obstruction of footpaths, and complained that the police showed partiality towards some persons. He could name s)me who were allowed to obstruct, whereas he had not had his goods outside the door half-an-hour before he was interfered with by the police. Had they better send a letter to the Chief-censtable ? The Mayor: Of course, if you instruct me to do so. Alderman John Williams said that the police were neglecting their duties most shamefully. The obstruction blocked up the streets to such an extent that it was almost impossible to walk along the parapet, and if anyone got into the road they ran the risk of being run over. lIe noticed, the other day, a block in Bridge- street, and the carriages could not move one way or the other. Some tradesmen actually blocked the footpath with "empties." Dr. Griffith Are there any bye-laws affecting this ? The Town Clerk said they were regulated by the Police Clauses Act. Mr. T. Lloyd thought that attention ought also to be called to the fountain in Castle-square, which should be looked after. Mr. Thomas Williams said that his reason for calling attention to the matter was the partiality which the police seemed to show. They seemed to wink at some persons and pouuee upon others. The Town Clerk said he had noticed that for some time the police would be very strict, and again for a period would drop it altogether. Mr. Thomas Williams: But they have only dropped it with a few. I would not complain if we were all treated alike. Mr. J. R. Pritchard could bear out Mr. Wil- liams's statements He himself had been ordered to take some goods in, but higher up the street and lower down the street goods were per- mitted to remain. Mr. J. O. Jones did not think they should draw a very hard and fast rule on this subject. He heard Mr. Bibby's name mentioned, but he did not see how that gentleman could carry on his business inside without going outside (loud laughter). The matter was ultimately left to the mayor and the town clerk to communicate with the Chief-constable. FIRE ALARM. Mr. Richard Thomas said that he had been asked to bring forward the question of fire- alarm. When a fire broke out, the bell used to be rung so as to give the alarm, but that was not done now. Mr. Thomas Williams remarked that the practice had been discontinued in consequence of the crush at the scene of conflagration. Mr. Richard Thomas proposed, and Mr. J. R. Pritchard seconded, that the bell should be rung to give the alarm in the event of a fire. Mr. G. R. Rees, as an amendment, proposed that no bell be rung. The police complained that it caused a crowd to collect and thereby created a nuisance. Mr. Owen Thomas: But does it not help to get the firemen together? Mr. Rees: No. After some further discussion, Mr. Richard Thomas agreed to have the matter deferred. THE FERRY COMMITTEE. Mr. Thomas Williams read the various minutes of this committee, from which it appeared that the Board of Trade offered no opposition to the construction of a low-water landing-stage on the Anglesey side, on the pay- ment of 5s. a year as the nominal acknowledg- ment of their rights. A letter had also been received from Mr. M'Millan offering his terms, which were accepted by the committee; and the tender of Mr. David Williams for building the pier was received. The other prices quoted were £ 113, £118, and £130. Replying to Mr. G. R. Rees. Mr. Thomas Wil- liams said that there had been some small repairs, and that Mr. M'.Millan was willing to pay the amount due to the bank, and then recoup himself. Mr. Rees said that Mr. M'Millan was bound by the lease to have all the repairs made. In his (Mr. Rees's) opinion it was not enough to pay the interest. He would propose, as an amend- ment, that Mr M'Millan be called upon to pay the money in three years instead of four. Mr. Thomis Williams observed that this matter had already been threshed out, and he really thought they were driving the business out of Carnarvon, and people could not be blind to that. Farm produce could be bought at Llangefni cheaper by at least 25 per cent. than at Carnarvon. Mr. Richard Thomas seconded Mr. Thomas Williams's motion that the minutes be adopted. He thought Mr. M'Millan had met them very fairly, and that the town would bt* benefitted by the project. Mr. G. R. Rees rose to reply. Mr. J. R. Hughes: I rise to order. As the amendment has not been seconded, I take it that Mr. Rees has no right to reply. The Mayor ruled that it was so, and Mr, Rees resumed his seat. The minutes were then agreed to. DISTRICT RATE. On the motio i of Mr. G. R. Rees, seconded by Mr. Thomas Thomas, the seal of the corporation was attached to a district rate of 2a 6d. in the £ TREES FOR THE PARK Mr. J. P. Gregory proposed, Mr. J. R. Hughes seconded, and it was unanimously passed that the warmest thanks of the council be accorded to Captain W. Paynter for the trees he had pre- sented to the park. THE ADDRESS TO MR, ASSHETON SMITH. On the motion of Mr. Richard Thomas, seconded by Mr. Thomas Thomas, the address to be presented to Mr. Assheton Smith on the 17th' inst. was agreed to. It was also decided that the Mayor and the Town Clerk should pre- sent the address (which will be illuminated and framed) to Mr. and Mrs. Assheton Smith on be- half of the council. THE ARCH IN BANGOR ROAD. A letter was read from the Eryri Works Com- pany respecting the arch near the Royal Hotel, and the council gave permission to it remaining there for six months. PERSONAL: A CHALLENGE. ■ftlr. J. R. Hughes said he wished to claim the indulgence of the council for a few moments in a personal matter. At the last council meeting, as they would remember, he had said that the transfer of the Balaclava yard to the corporation of Carnarvon was in the interest of the Old Bank. He was told then by a gentleman, from whom he expected different treatment, for he was only a young man compared with Mr. Rees, who had been on the council for about twenty years, that the statement was "a lie." How- ever, he would put it plainly to Mr. Rees whether the Old Bank was directly or indirectly con- cerned in the Balaclava road, and if not, then he (Mr. Huglies) would be most happy to with- draw what he had said. He would challenge Mr. Rees to name three gentlemen, of whom he (Mr. Hughes) might have the right to name one, before whom all the deeds and conveyances should be placed, and whoever was wrong to pay £ 5 towards the Cottage Hospital. Alderman Rees took no notice of the remarks, and after a few seconds had elapsed, the Mayor asked Mr. Rees if he wished to say anything. Mr. Rees No. *•" Mr. J. R. Hughes If Mr. Alderman Rees re- fuses to accept the challenge, I take it that silence gives consent, and that when he told me twice that it was a lie," he knew at the time that I was speaking truth. I think the council at any rate the town of Carnarvon, knows pretty well who is telling the truth. I hope Mr. Alderman Rees will study his vocabulary, and, as a gentleman, not degrade himself by using such terms as he used respecting me. Mr. G. R. Rees (addressing the Mayor) For your satisfaction, Mr. Mayor, I may say that the OldBank was not directlykor indirectly interested in the purchase money. 1 had said that over and over again, and when a man gets up, after being corrected half-a-dozen times, and repeats it, then it is time to use strong language. Mr. J. R, Hughes: Is Alderman Rees prepared to accept the challenge ? There was no reply, and the matter conse quently dropped.

PRESENTATION OF A SILVER CRADLE TO THE MAYOR AND MAYORESS OF CARNARVON. INTERESTING CEREMONY. AN interesting ceremony took place at the Guild Hall, Carnarvon, at a quarter past five on Tues- day afternoon, when the Mayor (Councillor John Jones) and the Mayoress of Carnarvon were presented with an illuminated address, beauti- fully prepared by Mr. J. A. Vaughan, Carnarvon, the caligraphy and design reflecting the highest ctedit on Mr. Vaughan's skill, artistic taste and acquirements and also with a silver cradle centre piece with attendant fruit stands, in commemoration of the birth of a son during the first year of Mayoralty. The presentation was witnessed by a large gathering. The members of the Corporation present were Aldermen Lewis Lewis, G. R. Rees, John Williams, Councillors R. Parry, W. Lloyd Griffith, Thomas Williams, Richard Thomas, J. R. Hughes, G. R. Griffith, J. P. Gregory, Owen Thomas, J, R. Pritchard, Thomas Thomas. J. O. Jones, W. J. Williams, and Mr. J. H. Roberts (town clerk). Amongst others present we noticed Mr. John Menzies, J.P., Colonel Ruck (chief-constable), Revs. J. Fairchild, O. Evans, Lloyd Hughes, Messrs. R. Newton, Charles Jones, solicitor; Norman Davies, George owen, solicitor; Lloyd Carter, solicitor; J. Evans- Jones, Herald Office; John Parry, J. H. Rees, Llewelyn R. Hughes, Griffith Humphreys, David lones, chemist; Holmes, Custom House; J. Pugh, Sportsman Hotel; J. J. Jackson, Evan Jones, Tnomas Hughes. Robert Edwards, G. H Humphreys (Old Bank), Lewis Rees Thomas M. T. Morris (Nelson Emporium), S. J. Bibby, J Bentley, Cadwaladr Williams, Francis (chemist), R. J. Thomas (county surveyor), — Marsham, M. J. Parsons (gas manager), R. Lloyd Jones (borough survoyor), Richard Rogers, Rowland Jones, and a number of ladies. Alderman G. R. Rees having referred to the unavoidable absence of Ctfptain Stewart and others, then read the address, which was as follows:— To HIS WORSHIP THE MAYOR (COUNCILLOR JOHN JONES) AND THE MAYORESS OF CARNARVON. Dear Sir and Madam,— We, the undersigned, on behalf of the Aldermen and Councillors of the Borough of Carnarvon, to- gether with a large number of your other friends, desire to offer you the heartiest congratulations on the very interesting occasion of an addition to your family, namely THE BIRTH OF A SON, during, sir, your FIRST YEAR OF MAYORALTY, 1887, this being also the JUBILEE YBAB ctf the reign of Her Most Gracious Majesty Queen VVictoria, at the national celebration of which, in Westminster Abbey, on the 21st day of June in the same year, you attended, as the head of our municipality, at the special request of a loyal council. You, Mr. Mayor, being, in the strictest sense, a Carnarvon man—born, bred, and bronghtjup to com- mercial pursuits within its b istoric walls—must needs have felt an honest and legitimate pride when your fell"w-townsmen elected you to the highest honour they had to confer. OR the other hand, we have regarded with equal pride the admirable manner in which you have maintained the dignity, no less than the judicious and impartial way you have discharged the duties, of your responsible office. Nor is this all. We are sincerely happy in emphasising the fact that you have not been content with confining yourself to those recognised duties in- cumbent upon every one who worthily occupies a civic chair you have gone further by inauguiating a movttmen that is destined, we trust, to afford an in- estimable boon to ke poorer classes in the Borough, and one which will remain a lasting monument of the kindly, considerate feelings that actuate you, Mr. Mayor, and the sympathising ladies and gentlemen who zealously and vigorously assist you in the accom- plishment of so noble a work—we refer to the pro- posed establishment of a Cottage Hospital for Carnar- von. May you live, sir, to see the scheme not only perfected, but, also, its benevolent object attained to the utmost possible extent. It is with similar pleasure that we would bear testimony to the very generous and much appreciated manner in which our greatly esteemed MAYORESS has helped her husband by means of the courtesies, kind- nesses and charities which never fail to surround the Mayoral office with popular good-will, respect and admiration. With this address, we very cordially ask your acceptance of the accompanying silver cradle centre piece, with attendant fruit stands, in commemoration of the auspicious event already referred to, as well as in token of the sincere esteem and best wishes for yourselves and family, of your many friends and admirers. „ r> T> -D™ 1 Chairman and ALDERMAN G. K. REES, } 'J treasurer. COUNCILLOR J. P. GREGORY, ) Hon. COUNCILLOR J. R. HUGHES, j Secretaries. The Mayor, in acknowledging thepresentatioo. said Ladies and gentlemen,—As most of you are aware, I am a very poor public speaker on ordinary occasions, but to-night I certainly feel unequal to the task. However, on behalf of my wife and myself I beg to return my sincerest thanks to YOll, gentlemen, and ladies and gentle- men outside the council, who have so kindly contributed towards this handsome present which we accept with tli3 deepest cordial thanks, for we shall always look upon it with pride aud pleasure, and will be in happy remembrance uf my term of office as mayor of this borough, and if my little boy Albert Victor, is spared to attain the age of manhood, I am sure he will appreciate and value these beautiful pieces as much, if not more, than any- thing else he may have (applause). I may say that he is a bonny little felftnv, and so far behaves himseif as a jubilee boy should (laughter). In undertaking the responsible duties ofmayur, both myself and the mayoress were aware of our shortcomings, but we have endeavoured to discharge our duties impartially and to the best of our abilities (hear, hear), and [ hope that so far we have succeeded (applause). I am sorry I have not been able to render a tithe of what I desired to do for the town, but if I am spared, I hope to be able yet to render some assistance to my native town and its inhabitants (applause). I have to thank you all very much, especially Alderman G. R. Rees and Councillors J. P. Gregory and J. R. Hughes (applause). Councillor J. P. Gregory briefly thanked the mayor and also the subscribers who had so willingly contributed to the presentation. The interesting proceedings then terminated. The silver cradle centre piece, which was beautifully designed, was purchased at Messrs. Eikington and Co. The body was composed of three exquisitely-modelled figures, emblematical of Faith, Hope, and Charity, supporting a basket chased primrose foliage, which carried a hand- somely cut glass bowl. The cradle beneath rested upon a bed of roses. The base was of polished ebony, embellished with representations of drapery in silver, artistically chased and arranged in festoons. The base was supported by a massive silver mount, resting upon three handsome feet, richly embossed with rose buds and leaves. The whole stood upon a handsomely highly polished ebony plateau, encircled by a band of twisted silver, and further enriched by three shields, each of which was ornamented with a mural coronet, a sword, mace and other civic emblems, and in the centres were the following inscriptions :— Presented by the Aldermen, Councillors, and Friends to Mr. and Mrs. Councillor John Jones, on the occasion of the birth of their son during Mr. Jones's first year of office as Mayor of Car- narvon, 1887, viz., the Jubilee year of the reign of their most Gracious Majesty Queen Victoria. Alderman G. R. Hees, chairman and treasurer Councillors J. P. Gregory and J. R. Hughes, hon. secretaries." The piece was very highly finished in frosted and varnished silver.

CONWAY BOAK^FGUARDIANS. TUESDAY, APRIL 27TH.—Present: The Rev. W. Venables Williams (chairman), Messrs. John Davies (vice-chairman), Morgan Williams, lid- ward Roberts, J. H. Elias, T. E. Parry (the clerk). THE WORKHOUSE CHILDREN. At the suggestion of the chairman, the clerk was instructed to ascertain what amount of grant the workhouse children had earned in the National Schools. A VESTRY CONDEMNED. A memorial had been received from a vestry held at Conway asking that in some instances the out-relief of paupers should be increased, and enclosing a list.—The Chairman commented severely on the memorial. The probability was, ha said, that if the board looked carefully into the matter they would find that everybody who was at the vestry was related to every body on the list, or v; as some connection of some sort, directly or indirectly. It was a case of "Scratch me scratch you "all round.—The subject was then dropped. A PRECEPT of £8D IDs. Id. county rate for the Denbigh parishes had been received. There was no police rate. •

THE TITHE AGITATION IN THE DENBIGH DISTRICT. MR. STEVENS and his emergency men have been busily employed during the week in levying distraints on farmers in the neighbourhood of Denbigh, for the nonpayment ot tithes due to the Ecclesiastical Commissioners. No opposition has been offered beyond barring the gates in several cases, and painting them with coal tar.

CARNARVON HARBOUR TRUST, j TUESDAY.—Present: Sir Llewelyn Turner (chair- man), Dr. Taylor Morgan, Messrs. J. Menzies, R. J. Davids, Griffith Williams, C. H. Rees, II. H. Williams, Norman Davies, Owen Thomas, W. Lloyd GrifHth, Robert Newton, and R. Jackson (clerk and surveyor). THR SAND BANK OPPOSITE FOEL FERRY. At the last meeting the chairman was authorised to test the effect of the tide upon the sand-bank opposite Foel Ferry, and also to obtain an esti- mate of the cost, with a plan of constructing a footway from the Anglesey side over the sand- bank to the edge of the main channel.—The Chairman now said that the only justification which they as trustees would have lor iuterfer ing in the matter by contributing towards the improvement of the ferry, which was a matter of great importance to the town, would be the closing of the back channel. He had gone care- fully into the matter. At the present time there was a considerable depth of water opposite the Menai Inn in the back channel, and an attempt to make a pier across there would be attended with considerable expense, owing to the great depth of water,viz,from 10ft.tol3ft.Theestimated cost of the pier over the sand-bank, which was 2800 feet long, and the estimated cost of the low water landing was very considerable, namely £2000. but when they found that there were about 14 feet of sand before they would come to the blue clay the expense would be increased by about £300. It then became a question for them to-consider how far the low water landing would justify them in shutting up the channel. —Mr. Meozies asked what would be the nature ot the proposed pier.—The Chairman It would be plain wooden piles.—Mr. Menzies said they were very much indebted to their chairman for bringing the matter forward, but of course the question would have to be further considered.— The Chairman said he should be glad to enter fully into the matter again, but although unable to be present at the next meeting, he would in the meantime consider the question.—The matter was thereupon adjourned. HARBOUR DUES. Abstract of the receipt" of harbour dues from the 1st July to the 30th April showed that the amount received to 31st March was £1245 Os. Id. against £1233 19s. Id. for 18S6-7. Imports for the month of April, £24 lIs. 3d.; exports, £3511s. 2d.; tonnage, .£39 10s. 8d.; total, £99 13s. Id.; against £112 133. 41. for 1887. CLERK AND SURVEYOR'S SALARY. With reference to the clerk and surveyor'# salary, the Chnirman said that it was impossible for Mr. Jackson to be at the office all day and attend to his other duti-s. so he was obliged to pay someone in attendance during his absence. Mr. Jackson had been in the service of the trustees for 48 years, and had been a diligent and faith- ful official. Under the circumstances he did not think they would be very far wrong if they gave Mr. Jackson the JEoO which he paid for assistance.—Mr. Menzies proposed that Mr. Jackson's salary be increased by £30 in consid- eration of his long and faithful service.—This was seconded by Mr.Griffith Williams and passed unauimously. WAITING-ROOM. An application was made by Messrs. Morris and Davies, of the Nelson Emporium (in con- sequence of the frequent complaints made), to erect a waiting-room on this sicle of theAnglesev Ferry.They were prepare1 to keep it in thorough good order, and a person would be appointed to have charge of the room.—No decision was come to, but the chairman undertook to see Messrs. Morris and Davies on the matter. LLANDDWYN ISLAND. The Chairman called attention to Llanddwyn Island, of which the trustees are tenants, and said he had made a careful examination of the whole island last week, and was sorry to wituess so serious a depreciation. What used to be graen sward was now almost covered with sand, and it bid fair to rival the barren sandhills on the main land. In the reign of Queen Elizabeth, the deterioration of the main land between Llanddwyn and Newborough was so great that a memorial to the Government was sent from the district, in reply to which a Commission was sent to Carnarvon, and a recommendation made to plant bent grass as much as possible. It was found that the keeping of asses was most un- favourable to the growth of this grass, which was so necessary to prevent the blowing of sand, and it was desirable to prevent the keeping of these animals at LJanddwyn. Even the opening of small holes by children led to great open sand quarries. The trustees bad, from time to time, spent a great deal of money upon the island. The light-house and pilots' homes erected there were most important to the safety of life, an l the subject was too important to be passed over. —It was then unanimously resolved that, in the fa.ce of the great depreciation of Llanddwyn, the pilots be directed to employ a portion of their .•■pare time in the planting of bent grass, and with a view to the preservation of the same, that the pilots be prohibited from keeping asses.

A RAILWAY MYSTERY AT CARNARVON. FINDING THE DEAD BODY OF A CHILD. UPON the arrival of the 8.35 a.m. train from Afonwen at Carnarvon, on Saturday morning, a square wooden box, wrapped in brown paper, was discovered in a third-class compartment. As there was no one in the compartment the box was taken to the parcel office. In the even- ing the box was opened, and was found to contain the remains of a female infant. THE INQUEST. On Monday afternoon, before Mr. J. H. Roberts, coroner, and a jury, of whom Mv. Cadwaladr Williams was forelllnn, an inquest was held on the body at the Shire Hall, Carnarvon. The first witness called was Robert Hughes, a ticket collector in the employ of the London and North-Western Railway Company, who said that on the arrival of the 8.35 a.m. train at Car- narvon from Afonwen on Saturday morning, he found the square box (produced) in a third-class carriage, partly under the seat. There was no one in the carriage. Upon it was the London aud North-Western Company's parcel label Liverpool Lime-street." There was nothing to show where it came from. The train had not been on the Cambrian line, and the probability is that the box came from Bangor by the early train. The carriage in which the box was found was put on at Bangor. Dr. IV. R. Griffith Owen, Carnarvon, said he had mafie a post-mortem examination on the body which appeared a fully matured female child. The lungs showed that little air had been inspired. It might have been born and taken two or three gasps Ht most. There were no marks of violence or injury about it. The cause of death might be tedious labour, the child dying from weakness.—In reply to Mr. W. J. Williams, witness said the blackness of the eyes was due to putrifaction. lie did not believe the body had been washed. Deputy Chief-constable Davies said that on Saturday evening about six o'clock he was called to'the railway station, and the box produced was given into his charge. The box had been opened. After taking the lid off he found a piece of the Liverpool Mercury,.Saturday, April 14th. There was no writing on it. There were also a torn bed-sheet upon which were here and there spots of blood. Then he found the body dressed in a baby's frock. The lid of the box had a label on, bearing the words along with others, "Jubilee Packetts." Witness bad caused inquiries to be made. John Parry Hughes, parcel clerk at Carnarvon station, deposed that he saw the box produced on Saturday morning about half-past ten. There was no address on it, but a passenger label. lIe placed the box amongst the lost property. Witness opened the box and found a body inside, and ultimately reported the matter to the station- master. Dr. Owen here said he had since weighed the body, which was a little over eight pounds. Dr. Parry also gave evidence corroborative of that of Dr. Owen, and gave as his opinion rhat the child had died at or during birth. A verdict in accordance with the medical evidence was then returned.

GRAND OONOEI{T AT CARNARVON. THE Carnarvon Choral Society, under the able conductorsliip of Mr. John Wiiliams, organist of Christ Church, Carnarvon, gave a grand per- formance of Mendelssohn's Hymn of Praise," and Barnett's Ancient Mariner," at the Car- narvon Pavilion on Thursday evening. The artistes were Madame Lizzie Williams, R.A.M., Miss Maggie Roberts (soprano), Miss Jennie Evans (contralto), Mr. Maldwyn Humphreys, R.A.M. (tenor), and Mr. David Hughes (gold medalist of the Royal Academy). There was also a full and efficient orchestra, under the jl leadership of Mr. J. W. Collinson, Mr. R. Pritchard being the accompanist. The symphony by the band was a true criterion to the musical treat in store, and the whole choruses in the Hymn of Praise were rendered with precision and harmony, indicative of perfect tuition. Space will not permit us to give the fullgand descriptive account which the performance f merited, and we can only refer to the chief items in the programme, among these being the duet and chorus I waited for the Lord," by Madame Lizzie Williams, Miss Maggie Roberts, and the choir, the voices in the duet blending beautifully. The most telling chorus undoubtedly was Tie night is departing," in which the fine quality of the choir was seen to advantage. Mr. Maldwyn Humphreys rendered the recit and solos with pathos, and the cold from which he was suffering did not in the least militate against his success. In the "Ancient Mariner," Madame Lizzie William3 displayed such artistic power in the recit and air The fair breeze blew," that fairly enraptured the auditory, and she was accorded loud and prolonged cheers, and although she gracetully acknowledged the compliment several times, at she last was compelled to repeat the piece, which was again magnificently rendered. Mr. David Hughes, who has a fine basso voice, sang 0 happy living things," in a mauner that called forth well merited plaudits, and Miss Jennie Evans gave the air O sleep, it is a gentle thing," with much ability, and was warmly applauded. The quartette, Around, around," by Madame Lizzie Williams, Miss Jennie Evans, Mr. M. Humphreys, and Mr. David Hughes, was brilliantly rendered. The choruses were also giveR with praiseworthy effect, the finale, What loud uproar," being specially beautiful. It is not too much to say that the concert throughout was, from a musical point of view, one of the most successful ever held in Carnarvon, and Mr. John Williams is to be congratulated upon the entire satisfaction which his painstaking efforts have taken.

BIRTHS, MARRIAGES. AND DEATHS BIRTHS. Jones—April 20, the wife of Mr John Jone?, coal merchant, Gacrwen, Anglesey, of a son. Owens—April 21, at Penybwlch, Carmel, Upper Llan- dwrog, the wife of Mr Owen Owens, of a son. Thomas—April 23, at Cae'rberllan, liethesda, the wife of Mr Richard H. Thomas, of a son. Thomas April 26, the wife of Mr William David Thoma", Lodge, Roewen, near Conway, of a son. Watterson—April 28, the wife of Me William Watterson, Market-row, Amlwch, and Liverpool, chief officer of the passenger department of the mail steamer City of Richmond," of a son—first- born. Williams-April 20, at John-street, Beth6sda, the wife of Mr John Enoch Williams, of a son. MARRIAGES. Jones—Jones—April 28, at the registrar's office, Con- way, by the Rev R. Llugwy Owen, M.A., Ph.D., Mr Hugh Jones, Blue Bell, Roewen, near Conway, to Miss Grace Jones, second daughter of Mr Hugh Jones, Tanygraig, Dwygyfylchi, near Conway. Humphreys—Williams—April 24, at Salem Indepen- dent Chapel, Portmadoc, by the Rev Stephen Jones (B.), in the presence of Mr Daniel Hum- phreys, registrar, Mr Cadwaladr Humphreys, 17, New Market-square, to Miss Laura Williams, 16, Market-street,—both of Festiniog. McLeonan—Griniths—April 24, at Pembroke-terrace Chapel, Cardiff, by the Rev J- Morgan Jones, Wil- liam Glenny, third son of James P. McLennan. Picton, Nova Scotia, to Mary Beatrice, second daughter of Mr Edward Griffiths, Bootle. yo cards. Williams—Pritchard—April 24, by license, at the registrar's office, Carnarvon, Mr John Williams, frondirion, to Miss Mary Pritchard, Hafodlas,- both of L'anllvfni. DEATHS. Crutchley—May 3, in her 83rd year, at Carnarvon, Mrs Sarah Crutchley, daughter of the late George Hooth, of Shakeford, Salop. Davies—April 18, aged 28 years, Mr Williim E. Davies, Gerlan, Bethesda. ElIis-Apnl 26, aged 69 years, Mr Evan Eliis, Onan- ebryd, Talybont, near Conway. Hughes—April 19, aged 61 years, Miss Jane Hughes, of Bryn Menai, North-road, Carnarvon (formerly of Brynseiont). Hughes—May 1, aged 70 years, Mr Richard Hughes, beloved husband of Mrs Sarah Hughes, Salem- street, Amlwch, Anglesey. Hughes—April 17. after a long illness, aged 60 years, Ann, wife of Mr Hugh Hughes, Pant, Bethesda. Jones April 17. after a long illness, a^red 43 years, Mary Ann, beloved wife of Mr David Jones, Mona Inn, Bethesda. Jones—April 11, aged 79 years, Mrs Jane Jones, Bryn Idris, Upper Corris, formerly of Dolwen, Traws- fynydd. Jones-April 28, after a long and severe illness, aged 84 years, Mr William Jones, Tryfan Factory, Groeslon, near Carnarvon. Jones-April 29, aged 66 years, Robert Jones, surgeon, 19, fctretford-road, Manchester, and the third son of the late Thomas Jones, brazier, Car- narvon. Williams—April 23, at 118, Bedford-road, Bootle, Liverpool, Ellen Jane., beloved wife of Mr John Rathbone Williams, and was interred at Llanerch- ymedd cemetery, April 27th. Williams—April 27, after a long and severe illness, aged 80 years, Mrs Williams, relict of Mr Owen Williams, Ty'nytwr, Bethesda. Williams—April 30, at 9, Hendre-stieet, Carnarvon, Mrs Mary Williams, at the advanced age of 94 years.

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A very severe hail-storm passed over Colwyn Bay on Thursday morning, at eleven o'clock, more severe, indeed, than any experienced during the winter. Some of the stones were of the size of small marbles.

WELSH PSALMODY DEMONSTRA- TION AT LIVERPOOL. TilTS festival came off on Monday evening at Hengler's Circus, Liverpool, the vast building being simply packed in all parts by such an audience, attentive and demonstrative by turns, as the old country alone could produce, while the crowd of singers, numbering 1500 or more, gave evidence of the strong musical feeling which pervades all classes of the Welsh. The voices engaged had been recruited from the choirs of the following chapels:—Prince's-road, Chatham-street, David-street, Fitzclarence-street, Xethertield-road S., Cross-hall-street, Anfield- road, Stanley-road, Newsham Park, Parkfield (Birkenhead), Seacombe, Rock Ferry, New Brighton,Walton-park,Garston,Waterioo,Huyton Quarry, Peel-road, Holt-road, Webster-road, and Portland-street; Thellev. Owen Jones,B. A.,pastor of Chatham-street chapel, occupied the chair. Prayer was offered up by the Rev. T. G. Owen, B.A., of Walton Breck-road, and Mr. John Thimas, Llanwrtyd, conductei the performance of a programme which was fully representative of the music of the religious body concerned. The tunes included Windsor," 1, Calfari," "Morana," "Revel," "Seion," "Gaerwen," Arenig," and chant No. 2, from Ieuan Gwyllt's collection St. Nicholas," Aberystwyth, '■ Nottingham," and" EIlers," from D. Jenkins tune book; and the anthems: "Mola'r lor, (Y Jerusalem," by Isalaw,and "Arglwydd. chwiliaist ac adnabuost ii," by Edward Jones. The tunes were capitally sung, and the precision of the pointing in the psalm was also commendable. On the platform, nmong many more, were the following gentlemen :-The Revs. Hugh Jones, William Jones, Josiah Thomas, MA., Owen Owens, Griffith Ellis, M.A., David Williams, J. G. Owen, B.A., J. O. Thomas, M.A., 0. J. O.en, M.A., James Davies, M.A., E. J. Evans, and John Williams, Mr. D. Hughes, J.P., Dr. Gea, J.P., Messrs. John Edwards, D. Daniel. W. Venmore, Thomas Edwards, Dr. James Edwards, Messrs. Joan Davies, C.C., J. Rowland Hughes, Eleazer Roberts, R. Drury, Hugh Pritchard, John Lewis, J. R. Jcnes, W. Owen Elias, John Lloyd, Griffith Thomas, Thomas Lloyd, R. M. Hughes, S. P. Chambers, J. Bebb, W. Patten, W. J. Hughes, J. Frimston, Evan Morris, William Williams, G. C. Owen, and John Roberts. The energetic sec- retary, Mr. James Venmore, is to be highly con- gratulated on the excellence of the arrangements, and thu union also on the continued success of these instructive services of sacred song.

BUSINESS ENTKSIVRISB IN NORTH WALES.— Abreast of the decided revival in trade which is being experienced throughout North Wales, the great change which has taken place in the trade of Carnarvon during the past few weeks is a noteworthy fact. It will be remembered that the chief business establishment in Carnarvon beyond doubt was tlie Nelson Emporium Drapery Establishment, of which Mr. Lewis Lewis, for many years Mayor of Carnarvon, was the respected proprietor. By common consent this was always acknowledged to be the largest and most complete Drapery Estab- lishment in North Wales, and now since the acquirement of the business by Messrs. Morris and Davies (Mr. Morris being hitherto well-known as the proprietor of the Liver Establishmant, while Mr. Davies was at the same time in partnership with Mr. Lewis LEWH), the establishment has been suddenly developed, so that it is a certainty there are but few establishments in the largest town in the kingdom where a larger stock can be seen or a more extensive business done. The new firm of Moriis and Davies commenced their proprietary in a formidable way their system of advertising was so designed that there could scarcely be a house ia No.th Wales wherein the change was not made known and their intentions made known. A sale was announced for over a month with a view of disposing of the enormous and valuable stock, and beyond question this sale, by the number of customers and the quantity of goods sold was one of the greatest mercantile achievements known in North Wales. The electric light was successfully introduced, the wonderful invention of Lamson's Cash Railways was adapted through- out the establishment; and the railway com- panies, seeing the enormous influx of visitors to Carnarvon, decided to run excursions to Carnar- von specially for the sale. The success was so extraordinary that during the sale Mr. Morris pa d a visit to Glasgow, where the contents of a large wholesale warehouse were being sold off,and purchased a railway-train load of goods with a view to keep up the demand during the sale. Since then the extensive premises havo been entirely remodelled and renovated. New show- rooms for the millinery, mantle, and costume department, and also extensive rooms for carpets and furnishing have been laid out, so that the establishment is now replete and newly-stockei in every branch of the business. By this the business arrangements of the establishment has been judiciously arranged, and the proprietors a.re carrying out their permanent arrangements for the conduct of their vast business. Last week they visited the season markets in London, with a view to prepare for the advancing season, a course they mean to adopt regularly. Enormous purchasers were made in all the leading novelties, ladies' dresses and costumes, jackets, millinery, and all kinds of fabrics and fancy goods. Also in the house- hold and furnishing department, which is carrieJ out on a most extensive scale. The gen- tlemen's clothing department is also full of an enormous variety of material for clothing, reddy- made clothing, hats and caps, hosiery, and gloves, and every other requisite for dress. These enter- prises of Messrs. Morris and Davies is assuredly a great feature in the business history of North Wales, for purchasers need no longer visit the large English towns to make their purchases, as for quality, variety, style, and certainly for price, they can be at least as well served at home. An elaborate illustrated catalogue is being prepared, which, we are toll, Messrs. Morris and Davies intend to circulate freely throughout North

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