Carnarvon and Denbigh Herald and North and South Wales Independent

APPEAL FOR A SKCOND TRIAL. Mr Charles Millard made an application for the second hearing of an appeal case arising out of a bastardy action, in which Ceridwen Jones, Llandrillo, and David Roberts, cattle dealer, Bala, were the parties,-The case had been heard before the Corwen bench, and David Roberts had been ordered to support the child of the complainant. The application for a second trial was opposed by Mr Jones-Morris, Festiniog, and Mr R. Jones Griffith, Dolgelley. -Mr Millard now asked that the caso be adjourned to the next quarter sessions, as one of his witnesses was ill and coulo, not attend. The other side concurred to the adjournment on Mr Millard paying X25 into court towards the costs of the day. STEALING ROOTS AT BABMOUTH. Ann Hughe%, Barmouth, was charged with stealingpair of boots, value 3s lid, the pro- perty i Messrs Morton, Barmouth.—Mr J. C-v Hughes prosecuted, and Mr Charles niiard defended.—E. Jones (a boy from the shop) said that a woman came to the shop to buy a pair of boots, and Ann Hughes was there at the time. He took down five pairs on the counter, and he put two of them in the woman's bag. Ann Hughes then called attention to a smaller pair hanging in the shop. and he pro- ceeded to show them. But Ann Hughes soon left, and before long he (witness) found that a pair of boots bad been lost.—Mr Bennett cor- roborated.—Sergeant Roberts said that having received information he went in search of Ann Hughes, and met her and another woman on the street. They followed her to the house, where they found the boots. Ann Hughes asked forgiveness.—For the defence, it was stated that the pair found in Ann Hughes's house was left there by a Mrs Lewis, who had had them from Morton's shop to take home to fit.-Ater a few minutes' deliberation, the jury acquitted the accused. ANOTHER LARCEmr CASK. John Owen was charged with taking a pair of boots, value ItS", from Mr John Hanson, with intent to defraud,—Mr R. Jones, solicitor, Bala, prosecuted, and Mr Charles Millard defended.— After hearing the case for several hours, accused was found guilty. He was bound over to come up for judgment when called upon.

FLINTSHIRE. The quarter sessions of the peace for the county of Flint were held at Mold on Wed- nesday, before the following magistrates :— J. Scott-Bank es, Esq. (chairman). R. V. Kyrke, Esq. (high sheriff). P. B. Davies Cooke, Esq. E.Thompson, Esq. J. L. Muspratt, Esq. J. Watkinson, Esq. Colonel Roper. Thomas Bate, Esq. W. Carstairs Jones, Esq. The Chairman, in informing the grand jury that there was no prisoners tor trial, said the freedom of not only that county but that part of the Principality from crime was a matter for congratulation. The "governor of Ruthin prison had written him that, although prisoners were now received in that gaol from Denbighshire, Flintshire, and a part of Merionethshire, there were fewer prisoners than when they used to be admitted from the county of Flint alone. He wished the jury a happy new year, and took that opportunity of reminding them that it was in their power as well as his to help forward this immunity from crime by setting a good example. The High Sheriff said that when at the last assizes he had the honour and pleasure ot presenting her Majesty's judge with a pair of white gloves he did not expect that pleasing duty to fall to his lot again. He thought it was almost an unprecedented thing for a county to have both maiden assizes and maiden quarter sessions. Such a circumstance reflected" ;great credit upon Flintshire. lie then handed the chairman a pair of gloves. The Chairman returned thankn, remarking that he. had served the county 26 years, and that was the first reward he had received (laughter). The grand jury were then dismissed.

ANGLESEY. THRSE were held at Beaumaris on Wednesday last, the magistrates present being MaiDr-General IlLighoi (in the chair). Richard Davies, lord-lieutenant of the county. Sir Richard Williums-Bulkeley, Bart. T. Lewis, Esq., M.P. W. Massey, q. W. H. Owen, Ebq. Major R. ap Hu Williams. Capt. F. Morgar, J. R. Davies, Esq. T. Forcer Evans, Esq. Dr 0. R. Owen. H. R. Poole, q. Dr J. Roberts. H. Bulkfley Price, Esq. Col. McCorquodale. Major T. E. J. Lloyd. R. R. Rath bone, Esq. Hugh Edwards, Esq. J. Mathews, Esq. G. T, Roberts, Esq. ,tiugh Thomas, Esq. (chairman of the County Council). THK GRAND irny. The following were sworn on the grand jury: —Messrs William Roberts, Plas, LJunfairyneu- bwll (foreman); Hugh Edwards, Llandysilio; William Hughes. Dowyn, Llanfihangelvnhowyn • Thomas Humphreys, Bodloegan, Llanllibio: Robert Hughes. Skerry Fawr, Llandryearn • Elias Hughes, Neuadd, Llanfaelog; Samuel Jones, Chwaenisaf, Llantrisant; John Jones Henbont; Llantrisant; John Jones, Tynllan, Llanrhwydrus William Morgan, Garthferry; William Morns, Tymawr, Llanfairyneubwll; David Owen, Llaufiliangeltinsilwy • Huch Roberts, Rhosygad, Llanbedrgoch; Henrv Roberts, Llandysilio; iluih Robert-, Chwaeni gocb, Llantrisant; Rowland Thomas, Llan- bedrgoch; William Thomas. 'Rallt, Llan- dysilio; William Williams, Fourcrosses, Llan- dysilio; Hugh Williams, Menai Villa-terrace Llandysilio; Elias Williams. Fiircrpviwmn r fihangeltinsilwy Owen Williams. Penmaen" Llanfihangeltmsilwy » In his charge to the grand jury. the Acting Chairman said that there were no cases for trial. It was highly satisfactory to any county to be so thoroughly free from crime as Anglesey was at the present time. It was extremely gratifying to him to think that on three successive occasions upon which he occupied the chair at the court lie hud had the fame pleasing duty to perform, numbly, to inform the grand jury that there were no prisoners for trial. ITESIGNATION OF THE CHATRAIANI. The next item on the agenda WRS to read a letter from Cupr. Verney, h'.Jv* M.P., resigning the chairmanship, anJ to make orders ther-iou The letter had be^n addressed to Mr J. Lloyd' Griffith, the clerk of the peace, wnd was us ] followsj llvores, Frarce, Dec. 2nd, lS!lO. "Dear Mr Lloyd Griffith, — I have been obliged to come to the South of France for my health, and I cannot be back in time for the next quarter sessions. Since the magistrates of Anglesey conferred on me the great honour of electing me their chairman I have always made a point of attending in my place, which I have missed but once, on the occasion on my fathei's serious illness. Of late years, I have oeen less in the county than formerly, and especially in winter have found my attendance at quarter sessions a considerable tax on my liealtli and strength. The time has now come when [ must ask my brother magistrates to accept my i e- signation of this most honourable office. Through you I beg to express my warmest j thanks to the magistrates of the county who, since the day they placed me in the chair, have invariably given me their loyal support while pardoning my mistakes and shortcomings. I have not words adequately to express my gratitude for the generous confidence that has been placed in me. While I live I shall never forget it. I cannot close this letter without also thanking yourself for the wise counsels which you have always freely placed at my service.—Very faithfully yours, "EDMUND H. YKBNEY. Sir Richard Bulkeley said that before they proceeded to take any action in connection with the resignation he was sure a proposal which he bad to make would meet with the approval of the magistrates present. Whilst they were obliged to accept the resignation, they could not do so without expressing gratitude and good feeling towards Captain Verney for the able manner in which he had occupied the chair, tie begged to propose a vote of thanks to Captain Verney for his faithful service. A magistrate pointed out that they had first of all to decide upon accepting the resignation. L- Captain Morgan moved that the resignation De accepted, though regretfully. Mr Maseey said that as they had no option in the matter, he would second Captain Morgan's motion, and in doing so he wished to say a few words with respect to Captain Veraey's chairman- ship. Some short time ago, complimentary remarks were made of the chairman, but he (the speaker) was absent, being away from the country at the time, and was therefore unable to support the same, but he was glad now to seize this opportunity of paying a tribute of respect to Captain Verney for his able manner of con- ducting the business of that court. Ilavi-agbeen his predecessor he knew the difficulties surround- ing the chairman ot quarter sessions in this part of the country on account of the bi-lingual nature of the duties before them. It was of great importance that the jury should thoroughly understand what the charges were and to have the law explained to them, and this had been worked in that court most admirably with the legal assistance of the Clerk of the Peace, whose valuable assistance Captain Verney referred to in his letter. He was sure that during the short time he had experience of a like nature of the clerk's assistance it was of the greatest help. One great point in Captain Verney's ability as chairman was his wonderful exposition-he was able to state everything clearly and with precision to the jury, and that in a few words. He had been a most effective chairman, and they all felt that it was a great loss to have to part with him (hear, hear). The motion to accept the resignation was then passed The Lord-lieutenant said he would have pro- posed a vote of thanks to Captain Verney for his long and able services to the country, but that had been done well by Sir Richard Bulkeley. He really felt very keenly on hearing of their chairman's intention of resigning his post, knowing well the circumstarces under which he had laboured to serve the county. He had informed the clerk of the peace of his intention of proposing, when the letter should be read in court, that the resignation be not accepted, and that the vice-chairman be appointed to act in Captain Verney's absence, but he had since been given to understand by Captain Verney that he could not really continue as their chairman. He (the speaker) could only say that it would be a very difficult thing for them as magistrates to get anyone to fill the chair so ably, and acquit himself so well as Captain Verney did for so many years and whilst deeply regretting that Captain Verney could not, even with assistance, continue as their chairman, he would second the vote of thanks. This was passed unanimously, and at the suggestion of Captain Morgan, it was decided that the clerk of the peace should draw out the terms of the vote of thanks on vellum, and that every magistrate in the county should sign it. Mr Harry Clegg proposed that before pro- ceeding with the remaining business on the agenda, they should retire to the grand jury room to discuss- the question of appointing a successor, unless their present chaii man should consent to remain as such, which he (fr Clegg) would be glad to see. A magistrate asked whether it was competent for the court to appoint a permanent chairman that day, the reply being that it would hardly be fair. I PRESENTMENT FROM THE GRANO JURY. At this point the grand jury appeared with a presentment in favour of the removal of the Quarter Sessions to Llangefni, that place being more central. It was remarked that the grand jury had not arrived at a unanimous decision on this point, there being three or tour dissentients. The Chairman said their wish would be taken into consideration when the question of removal came before the court. The jury were then lischarged. After this the magistrates retired to discuss the question of appointing a successor to Captain Verney. On their return into court the APPOINTMENT OF A VISITING COMMITTEE to the Carnarvon prison was proceeded with. It was moved and seconded that the same members be re-appointed, namely, the Lord-lieutennr.t (VlrR. DaviefO, General Hughes, Major T. E. J' Lloyd, and M:ijor R. Williams; but General Hughes begged to be excised, un proposed Mr W. H. Owen in bis stead.—The committee were appointed as before, with Mr Owen in place of General Hughes, the Lord-lieutenant remarking that he was sorry to hear of General Hughes's intention to retire from the committee, for he had been about the best for attending, although he resided further away than any of them. He (the lord-lientenant) was tempted to follow his example, and would propose Mr Bulkeley Price as his successor on the committee.—Mr. Bulkeley Price remarked that it would never do to have two members retiring at the same time, and that he hoped Mr Davies would continue to act again. —Mr Davies moved a voted of thanks to General Hughes for his faithful attendance and services upon this committee, and this was seconded, and unanimously agreed to. MISCKLLANEOUS. The returns of fines, and penalties from the petty sessional divisions were laid before the court, a-,i also the coroner's return of inquisitions. IMPORTANT DISCUSSION AND DKCISION REMOVING THE QUAHTEIL SRSSIONS. Mr Henry R. Poole presented a petition from the Town Council of Beaumaris as to the pro- posal to remove quarter sessions to Llangefni. The petitioners heard with regret that at this court such a proposal would be made. These sessions had been held at Beaumaris for centuries, and no complaints whatever were heard of the so-called inconveniences until within a few years ago, whilst the same con- ditioas as to the accessibility of Beaumaris have always existed am! wherever the court will be held the same complaints could be raised as are heard at present with respect to Beaumaris, j The change would also necessitate heavy expen- diture. It bad been argued by the supporters of the proposal to remove the court to Llan- gefni, that there was the utmost unanimity of feeling in favour of such a proposal amongst the inhabitants of the county, but the agenda of the present couit furnished the strongest possible proof that such unanimity was wanted, namely, the proposal to hold the court at Holyhead alternately with Beaumaris. Mr Pooie went on to say that the expenditure to be incurred in building a courthouse at Llangnfr-i would be about XS" or £ 10,000; and he had received several letter from influential meu in the county, amongst them Lord Anglesey, dis- approving of the proposal in the strongest terms on account of the heavy expenditure of public money that would be entailed by the removal, as well as on account of other considerations. Sir Richard Bulkeley said he desired to speak I not so much as a L partizan of Beaumaris, but as a magistrate wno wisueu io put lorru tne relative value of everybody's claim in this respect. It was remarked that there was nothing before the court, and therefore that it would be out of order for the discussion on the question to be opened then, whereupon Mr Hnrry Clegg moved" That this court doth hereby consent to the removal of the quarter session from Beaumaris to Llangefni on proper accommodation bfing provided there by the County Council aud Joint Committee for the holding of the court." The matter had been discussed so often that it did not require any fre./1 arguments from him in favour of the proposed removal. Personally, he would as soon come to Beaumaris as to Llangefni, but that was not the point. The point was that the general feeling in the county favoured Llangefr.i as a place for transacting county business. He believed that nine-tenths of the inhabitants of the county favoured this removal to Llangefni, for that town was within driving distance of every part; of the Hand. There was as much accommo iatiou for barristers and nil who attended the court to be found at that town a- at Beaumaris. Touching the letter referred to from Ljrd Anglesey, why did not his lordship attend—as he was a magistrate—and state his views and reasons for opposing the removal ? Whether the court was removed or not, it was becoming quite plain that a new conrthouse would have to be provided somewhere or other in the county for the accommodation of the court, for it was no use tinkering an old building like the present courthouse. Therefore, since it was b £ oming imperative upon thera in Anglesey to provide a new courthouse, let the same be built in the most central and accessible place in the county; most central and accessible place in the county; and as to the juries again, he begged to call attention to a remark made that the same parties were not summoned to serve on a jury but once in two years, and he denied that in toto. He happened to give a lift that morning to a gentleman who told him that be had now bei-'fi summoned for the fourth time within thirteen moutlis. lIe thought the court would do well to consult the views of the inhabitants at large with respect to having the court I removed to some more central place than Beaumaris, and as to what place was the most central and best for the purpose. The Lord- lieutenant had amply proved oy arguments and statistics that Llangefni would most decidedly be the best place to transact county business at. Major Williams seconded, remarking that it was their duty to administer just-ice at the place most convenient to the public. The question of finance or expenditure was not a question for them at all; it was a matter for the County Council, and he felt that if the County Council ot Anglesey were ready to go into tnis expenditure of providing proper accommodation for the court, it was not for them to say that they were not prepared to sit in the new build- ings—thus provided by them in Llangefni or elsewhere. As for himself personally, he believed that Holyhead and Beaumaris alternately might do the work very well; or Llangefni and Beaumaris alternately and it had been suggested that Gaerwen and Beaumaris might answer the purpose. But, wherever it was most convenient, there they ought to go. Sir Richard Bulkeley remarked that of course it was the duty of the magistrates to go to the place most conveniently situated for all alike. If a large sum of public money was to be spent in providing new buildings it behoved the magistrates to thoroughly set right in their own minds which was really the best place and the most convenient for the public at large. Holy- head people considered Beaumaris a more con- venient place than Llangefni, for the train service to Llangefni, in winter especially, was very bad. The fairest way of dealing with the question, if accommodation could be provided, would be to give everyone an opportunity of having the court of quarter sessions held at their plnce in turns-thus to have the court held at Beaumaris, Llangefni, and Holyhead, and he thought it could be easily arranged to have the jurors drawn for each sessions from the district where the court was to be held. Uf course he knew it could be said that Llangefni was the most central part of thb county-, so it was, perhaps—the centre of the acreage of the county, but was it the centre of the greatest population? lie fancied the centre of the greatest population would be either Beaumaris or Holyhead. Mr Hugh Edwards moved "That the quarter sessions he held at Holyhead alternately with Beaumaris." The population of Holyhead and district claimed that one-half of the county business should be transacted there. The population of that district was increasing very rapidly, and most people would rather go to Holyhead than to Llangefni. Except on market days the train service to and from Llaugefni was exceedingly bad, but they at Holyhead had a splendid and regular service of trains to all parts. They at Holyhead preferred Beaumaris to Llangefni, and he did not think Llangefni was the centre of the county, though so much had been made out of that alleged advantage. If they wanted the court held at the precise centre of the county let them erect expensive buildings at the little village of Trefor. and they would then get thb centre point (loud laughter). Mr Edwards presented three petitions—one from the Holyhead Local Board, another from the Holyhead Board of Guardians, and a third from the ratepayers generally, containing five or six huadred names. The Lord-lieutenant protested against having the clerk read every petition that people mighl deem fit to send to the court. Mr Hugh Edwards said that one would be sufficient. Mr uarry uiegg rose to a point or oraer. There was nothing on the agenda. about those petitions. Mr J. M. Pritchard seconded Mr Edward's amendment. He said Llangefni was by no means the centre of the popula- tion of the island. Anglesey might be divided into three sections—the Llangefni section, with about ten thousand inhabitants, rapidly diminishing; the Holyhead and the Beaumaris sections containing between them four-fifths of the entire population of the county, and the cases to be heard at quarter sessions almost invariably came from those two last mentioned sections. The population of Holyhead was increasing rapidly,and he believed tde population of Beaumaris was also increas- ing, but Llangefni was entirely tli- other way about. In tact, Llaugefni was being rapidly depopulated (laughter). Air Priestley said the County Council of Anglesey had practically expressed an opinion that the court of quarter sessions should be held at Llangefni, and it was very immaterial to most of the magistrates what the Holyhead Board of Guardians or the Holyhead Local HOllrd, and th", rest of them thought about the matter, inasmuch as the bulk of the inhabitants of the county had spoken through their repre- sentative body-the County Council. One of the Holyhead petitions was then read, showing that Holyhead probably contained more than one-fifth the population of the county and contributed one-fifth of the entire county rate. Mr Roberts (Trefarthin) said he thought the question as to which place was the most con- venient for the transaction of county business was disposed of very fairly and effectively when the locale of the County Council was fixed upon. Every parish in the county was thoroughly represented, but when it came to the voting as to the most convenient and central place of meeting for the County Council-Liangefni was declared for by a very large majority. The argumeuts that prevailed then would apply equally well in the present instance. A Magistrate asked what was the law with respect to the attendance of jurors at quarter sessions—could the same person be summoned three or four times consecutively, aa Mr Clegg had said was done ? The Clerk of the Peace said that no man ought to be summoned more than once in two years, but 011 account of the change of sheriffs, &c., the same persons might have been sum- moned oftener. A Magistrate observed he had often said this question of removal was more a matter for the magistrates than for the juries, for the latter only attend once in two years. And as to the financial aspect of the question-as to the rates. who paid the rates ? The County Council did not pay them (liugliter). He thought it would he a very good thing for the three towns named to have the sessions, but then came the difficulty of accommodation, and taking everything into consideration he thought it would be it great pity if the change was made. Mr Hugh Edwards, in reply to the la-st speaker's allusion to the heavy expense needed to provide proper accommodation, said that they in Holyhead were not short of proper buildings to accommodate the court, In fact, they were better off in that respect than either Beaumaris or Llangefni. They had a leirge Towa Hall and Market Hall (laughter), and no better accommodation could be found for the court than at Holyhead, and in remov- ing the court to Holyhead altogether or alter- nately with Beaumaris they would save spending the money referred to as necessary for building I purposes. Whatever expenditure tho county went into, Holyhead would have to pay about one-fifth of it. Holyhead hud a better claim by oue-lialf at least to what they asked for than any other town in the county. A new police court would have to be built there whether the court was removed or not. Major Ap Hu Williams suggested an amend- ment to the effect that the Court consent to have the quarter sessions removed to any place in the couuty on proper accommodation being pro- vided. Mr Hutfh Thomas (chairman of the County Council) said he was there in a representative character Hiid to study the interests of the county at large. A great deal hv.(t been said about the unanimity of the County Couucil when fixing upon their place of meeting, but he begged to state there was no such iiriattimity- the motion in favour of Llangefni was not passed uaiuimously. Dr Owen With one or two dissentients. ,'Is. Air. Bulkeley Price said it was their bu-iness ro meet public convenience. He svtnparhisad, tie confessed, with Major rIll Williams in his suggestion that they as a court should take no eslYonsjbility of fixing upon a place, and should I ie jjlad if Mr Harry Clegg added to his r^solu- j ion. fifter Llangefni," the words or else- where," so as to throw the responsibility o2 this court. Dr Owen said, wrth regard to the petitions brought before the court, that it was the easiest thing in the world to get up petitions. They in Llangefni could have got up a dozen petitions in favour of their town, but their local board never thought it worth their while, the case for their town being so strong, lie wished to ask the court did ther ever receive a single present- ment from a grand jury in favour of either > Beaumaris or Holyhead ? So, not one The chairman had slid to the grand jury that very I day on their making their presentment in favour of Llangefni, he had said your wishes shall ba sonsidered." He hoped that such would be the ase. But the strongest argument of all in favour of Llangefni was the action of the County Council. A deal had been made out of the pro- bable expense that would have to be incurred in providing new buildings, but this would not be so great. The Home Office did not demand very great expense, they only insisted on proper accommodation being provided for prisoners, the expense of which would be very small in comparison. The cost of whatever the Home Office demanded in connection with prisoners could not exceed XIOOO. The County Council required a better room to met, and the grand jury room in the new ball could be made to accommodate them. The petition from Beau- maris sa-d that the accommodation there was ample, but they had only to take a glance at the crowded state of the bench that day to find out whether the accommodation was ample or not. Mr Bulkeley Price moved that the resolution be amended by the insertion of the words or elsewhere after the name of Llangefni. v^oionei Mcuorquodale said they had had new information on the question of removal that day, aud the matter iu its new aspect was well worth reconiideration by the County Council. day, aud the matter in its new aspect was well worth reconiideration by the County Council. He very much regretted that Mr Harry Clegg could not see his way clear to embody in his motion the words suggested by Mr Bulkeley Price, and therefore he would move that the question be referred back to the County Council for reconsideration, and that the whole matter be deferred until the April court. Dr John Roberts seconded Mr Bulkeley Price's amendment. Mr T. Forcer Evans @poke in favour of Holy- head, remarking that the majority of the jurors came from that district. Thereupon the matter was put to the vote, Mr Hugh Edwards' amendment being put up first, when 13 voted for it, and 12 against. The amendment (in favour of having the courts at Holyhead and Beaumaris alternately) was then declared carried, and became the sub- stantive motion. A long discussion ensued respecting the method adopted of putting the matter to the vote, several magistrates remarking that a mistake had been made in calling upon the opponents of the atneu Iment to vote instead of putting Mr Harry Clegg's original motion to the court. A Magistrate said that Mr Clegg's motion, or any other, now became an amendment to the substantive motion if the chairman ruled the proceedings up to that point to be correct. The incident was certiinly not closed, Another Magistrate suggested they should commence de novo, otherwise Mr Clegg could invalidate the whole proceedings by insisting upon his motion, of which he had given proper notice. to be put 10 the vote. Mr Hugh Edwirds said he brought forward his proposal as an amendment, and hoped the matter would stand. Mr Bulkeley Price said if they proceeded, he would move that the question of removing the quarter sessions beleft with the County Council. A Magistrate asked whether it would be right for a question within the power of the quarter sessions to be referred to the County Council. the clerk of the peace replying that he did not think the council could deal with it. Mr Bulkeley Price then moved that the matter be deferred until public opinion was much more clearly expressed. The Lord-lieutmant. said he would move that the court be held at Llangefni. Mr Hugh Edwtrds said he bad been attending that court for tie past fifteen years, and had never heard of zueti a muddle as this they seemed to have me into. After some further remarks from various magistrates who mdeavoured to square matters, Sir Richard Bukeley said he understood the amendment was now put as the substantive motion, and thatthe Lord-lieutenant had moved an amendment, but he begged to submit they were out of ordei The amendment of Mr Hugh Edwards was not yet a substantive motion, and therefore no other amendments could be moved. It was the gentral rule to turn the successful amendment into a substantive motion, and thbn it would be opei for amendments to the sub- stantive motion o be brought forward. The Lord-lieufenant said that the amendment had become tie substantive motion. The original reeolutioi ot Mr Clegg's was not put up at all, and it wasMr Clegg's motion that he (the speaker) had nov moved, but in other words. The amendme)t in favour of removing the quarter sessions altogether from Beaumaris to Llangefni was hen put, and 13 voted for it, whilst 14 voted for Mr Edwards' substantive motion, thus thecourt declaring by the majority of one vote for 'folding the sessions at Holyhead and Beaumaris alternately. The Lor<Miairenant asked for an explanation of the differeice in the total voting, for whilst only 25 voted at first 27 had now voted. The Clerk said the chairman voted this last time, having abstained at first; but where the other vote cime from he could not understand. Mr Robert I can account for it. One of us voted on boC sides (loud laughter). TIE CHAIRMANSHIP. A private meeting of the magistrates was held to disass the question of appointing a successor to Jspt Verney as chairman, but we are given t'inderstand that no definite action was taken. It seems that a suggestion was made that sir Richard Bulkeley should be appointed. others thought that Capt Morgan ought to be ominated. The outcome, however, as we undestand, was that the matter be left to the next sssions.

AR ARVONSHIRE. The quaier sessions for the county of Car- narvon wee held on Thursday, at the grand jury-room County Hall, Carnarvon. The magistrate present were:— J. EGreaves, Esq. (chairman). LorcPenrbyn. Cap) Wynn Griffith. B. TEllis. Esq. Goote Farren, Esq. J. Rbinson. Esq. J. Mczies, Esq. Eva Roberts, Esq. Har; Clegg, Esq. Andjw Priestley, Esq. l HEW MAGIST liATE. The Ho. Douglas Pennant qualified as a magistrate I The follwing persons were sworn on the GRAND JURY: Messrs. enry Chapman Bagot, Dwygyfylchi v (foreman) John Barden, Llandudno William Bevan, doClement le Neve Foster, do.; Richard ) Jones, Cooiaragb, Bangor; Robert Jones, do.; I Henry Ltfis, do.; T. T. Marks, Llsndudno; Michael .Villoy, do.; Thomas Parry, Bangor; I Charles Pczi, do.; H. R. Reichel, do.; Thomas Roberts. ber; Evan Williams, Llandudno; i Knott Wilams, do.; and Benjamin Woodcock, do. A PAIR OF GLOVES. Mr Port. (under-sheriff) said that on hhalf of ihe alleff he wished to present the chairman with a pir of white gloves as a token of immunity'om crime. The Clisuaan, in addressing the grand jury, said:- I vry much regret that you have been so much itonvenienced by the limited accom- modation lis room contains. The fact is the county hf1 is undergoing repairs. However. the dutiesrequired of you are not onerous, for, as you lire heard, the state of the calendar fully comorated the remarks made at the last assizes by[r Justice Vaughan Williams regard- ing the nmunity which the Principality at present enjys from anything like serious crime, a state of fiinRa, I am glad to say, is fust ba- coming pnrerbial, and from which we cannot be but grateft, and for which we may well be proud. I m happy to say that no serious breach of )e peace took place in the county during tin last quarter or duriug the whole year. The; was certuinlya noisy demonstra- tion a few -eeks ago at Pwllheli in connection with the 3-es for the non-payment of tithes, but I am hpy to state, and that to the credit of all. thaino breach of the peace took place, The fact tht no breach of the peace took place is due, to arreat measure, to the tact and dis- cretion dismayed by our chief-constable. I feel it incumbet upon me to say that his conduct on that oCQsion deserves the acknowledgment of thepubl at large, and especially those who are respon^io for the maintenance of law and order in thicounty. The state of the calendar is a good oti-I for the coming year. and although many of 11 have come here at considerable inconvctuete. still. I am sure you will f'eel grateful tit the calendar is such as I hnve stated, for is a perfect blank both as regards appeal and-tminal businass. The gral jury were then discharged, and thanked fOlheir attendance that day. V^ITORS TO THE P8IS0N. The Chair;!Vrj, Sir Llewelyn Turner, Captain Wynn Grifijj, and Dr Taylor Morgan were elected vising justices to Her Majesty's prison.

iVIONTGrOATEBT. The Januiy Quarter Sessions for the county of Montgomy were opened at the Town lhll, Welshpool, i Thursday, before the Earl of Powis (chaihan) and A. C. Humphreys-Owen, Esq. (deputjehairman). There were only two prisoners formal. CHARGE OF STEALING MONEY. A man named Albert William Beddoes, mineral water cart driver, was put up charged with stealing, on Augusi 8th, at Llandysilio, X3 10s in gold and some silver, the property of John Lee, of the Fourcrosses Inn.—Prisoner was found not guilty and discharged, and the money ordered to be returned to him. J CHARGE OF FRAUD ON SIR PRYCE PRYCE- JONES. John Cockburn, alias William Cross, was charged on two counts with obtaining, on 20th September, 1890, from Sir Pryce Pryce-Jones, Newtown. by false pretences, a seal plush jacket, atd with attempting to obtain, on 25th September, goods value £3 7s, with intent to defraud.—Prisoner was found guilty, and sentenced to one month's imprijonmeut. THR QUESTION OF ASSESSMENT. On the application of the County Council, a jury tat to determine the value to be paid for a strip of land required at Pont Faen, Machynlleth, for improving the approach to a bridge there. The County Council had offered £ 5 for the land, which Thomas Griffith, who claimed the lease of the land, refused to accept.—Mr Colt Williams appeared for the County Council, and the claimant did not appear.—After hearing the case the jury assessed the amount to be paid as com- pensation at X5. I.

CORRESPONDENCE. i HORSE BREEDING IN ANGLESEY. To the Editor. SIR,-Kindly allow me through the medium of your widespread columns to invite the atten- 1 tion of the farmers of Anglesey and their land- < lords to the interesting subject heading my 1 scroll. While it is a hard and fast fact that 1 sound horses in Anglesey are almost as rare as < white elephants! and so have to dispose of ( them at "damaged goods" prices, we abide by it and remain quiet, following the footprints and J sample of our forefathers; if we only get a foal ] we are satisfied, no matter what quality. We < do not lack in energy on other matters. Our boards of guardians push their sanitary reforms] to every corner. County Councillors advocate ) intermediate and technical education, analysis of soil, and artificial manure, &c., See., and yet what is quite so important and remunerative is almost entirely neglected, viz., the proper breed- ing of our live stock, cattle, and horses. When we sometimes hear of a foal reaching the sum of £ 30 to £40, or cait horse XSO to £100. having won prices at our shows, we wonder and look amazed, and hardly think it possible for us to pocket such sum for a horse. A horse-dealer, one of these last weeks, travelled the whole island for strong sound cart horses, and would have given almost any prices for them, and was obliged to return with scarcely a dozen—to find some other county that bred better hori e's. Now, just think what losers we are by our culpable neglect; sound pure carthorses will cost us no more for maintenance, if indeed so much, as these loose rough manure makers we breed. Anglesey is quite equal to any country for rearing good horses it she only gets the chance, and we as farmers could enjoy aod employ the good price as well as any other farmer of the British Empire. It gives me much pleasure to find that the farmers of the north-western part of the island bestir themselves, and have started an associa- tion, "The North-West Anglesey Shire Horse Society," but those "Vbo are at the head of the movement find it an uphill work, and have to push on on every occasion; the farmers are very slow to find it profitable to find few pounds to establish the society. I am sorry for theu how short-sighted they are. What would they think of 70 to 90 guineas instead of £ 25 to E30 for a five-year-old horse. It is a saying that the Anglesey folks are most stupid to be moved, L_L _l. LL UUL wilen tuey ao make a move it will be a long and a right one. I am quite confident if you will give this subject, a proper and earnest consideration, the committee of the society will find it an easy task to carry the work on, and effect in a short time a very differeut aspect of our horse breeding. It has been a general and loud cry tor some years past now of the high price we- pay for our farms, and indeed I can very well sympathise with the farmers. With foreign competition and low prices of farm produce, it is a wonder that they have been able to ride the wave that threatened to swamp them so successfully, and must admit that the landlords met them in a very kind manner, and many' a heart is full to the brim of thanks to them. Yet allow us to state that a considerable permanent reduction would have been much better and more satis- factory in every respect than the return we get. But I see we go astray. The landlords have a very good opportunity to help their tenants by becoming honorary members of this society. Three or four pounds annually is rather a big sum in addition to all calls upon them (for many of them), and our landlords by patronising this society would help them very much, equal in time to S30 or £ 40 per cent. I trust the appeal made to them will meet with a favourable and speedy reply. Spring is coming, and the selection of horse must be made soon, but how can they do it unless the society floats. £:)0:) or more must be paid for a proper horse- Where are those to come from unless our landlords will help the poor ftirrngr ? However, I hope the praiseworthy and ardent zeal of Mr Thomas Prichard. Llwydiarth EsRot), arid Mr O. Thomas, veterinary surgeon, and others who have exerted them- selves to establish this society, will not be smothered at its starting, but that all farmers who can subscribe and alllalldlords will at once find the usefulness and great benefit of such society, and give it every encouragement pos-ible. Do not let this opportunity slip from your hands, but take hold of it, and by so doing will benefit yourself and reduce your burden to a I preat extent.—Yours truly, HORSEMAN. 6th January, 1891. SHEEP WORRYING. To the Editor. Sin,-The above subject having been recently brought under the notice of the public, and the difficulties pointed out of adopting such practical means as would remedy the evil complained of, it would appear to me that the most effectual way of protecting the sheep from being worried and bitten by lurchers, and other half-starved dogs during the night, would be to have a general muzzling order put into force within a prescribed district (including those parishes that have been already referred to), so that farmers and others should be compelled to muzzle their dogs—say between the hours of 4 o'clock in the evening and 8 o'clock the following morning, or otherwise keep the dogs securely fastened within their own premises. At present the occupier of a small holding who claims the right of ex- emption says, Only for my <lng's protection the sheep of the large adjoining farm would jump over the boundary and eat up the whole of the green crop intended for the feeding of my cows." Ou the other hand the large farmer savs, The dog of this small occupier is allowed to run loosa to bite and worry my sheep, and kill my lambs during the Light." The adoption of a general muzzling order, therefore (giving the police power to take possession of all unmuzzled dogs, and to destroy those unowned) would affeet all parties alike and the occupiers of both large and smali holdings would be equally protected.- Yours I respectfully, THOMAS WINSLOW, Supervisor.

THE NANT PADARN BENEFIT BUILDING SOCICTJ, LLANBERIS. PETITION FOR WINDING UP. A MEETING of shareholders of the above society was held at the Concert Hall, Llanberis, on the 1st inst, Mr William Owen, president of the society, occupying the chair. Mr. D. P. Wil- liams, J.P., and Mr John Davies (Gwyneddon), who,¡e advice and support in this grave crisis have proved invaluable, were also in attendance The meeting was chiefly called for the purpose of announcing the deliberations of the com- mittee in regard to the proposal to re-form the society on different basis, and re-start in a way likely to secure future confidence. The Chair- man having explained the scheme for the recon- struction of the society, and a discussion having ensued with respect to the accounts, the secretary was requested to prepare a balance- sheet as to the shte of the society for the six months ending December 31st, and to present a report to a meeting a month hence. This decision rendered it advisable to adjourn the Lon&Hieraiion or tne new ru»ps. I he members were strongly urged to be united and to avoid eroing into law in the matter. In fact, a resolu- tion wus passed with great unanimity directing j the officials to use every means to persuade the members from taking legal proceedings, but should their efforts prove futile that they be em- powered to defend the interests of the society. Votes of thanks wer,, pessed to Mr D. P. Wil- liams and Mr John Davies for their valuable services, and to the committee for their pains- taking efforts to brin-a the affairs into proper working order. Mr T. R. Evans, solicitor, LIcly- head, has been instructed to demnnd payment of £ .63 on behalf of a client, and that claim not j being met, he has filed a petition for the com- pulsory winding up of the society. An advertisement relating to the petition, appears in another column. l

DEATH OF DR HUGH OWEN THOMAS. A NOTABLE CAREER. j Da HUGH OWEN THOMAS died on Tuesday morning at his residence, 11, Nelson-street, Great George-square, Liverpool. His death was rather sudden, inasmuch as he had been confined to his bed no more than a few days, and inasmuch as there remained for some little time a prospect that lie would have strength sufficient to successfully battle against the attack. On Wednesday last, Dr Thomas was required to attend au operation at Runcorn with Dr Robin- son. Whilst returning in the train he felt the cold rather unpleasantly. It was on this journey that he caught the chill, which, setting on his lungs, quickly developed inflammation. His old friend, Dr William Carter, of Rodney- street, was called in, and his nephew and next door neighbour, Dr Robert Jones, of Great George-square, was not less indefatigable in his attention upon his uncle. But all w^s of no avail, and at 9.35 on Tuesday morning Dr Thomas breathed his last. For many years Dr Thomas has remained one of the most notable men in Liverpool. Here his figure was familiar to every one, but he enjoyed a professional reputation, as a surgeoo oarticularlv. which extendad beyund the boundaries of the county. That never a month passed by without a dis- tinguished caller at the well-known house in Nelson-street evidences that he was himself a most distinguished man in his profession, not only in regard to the neatness and precision with which he executed his work, but that as a writer on subjects bearing upon his daily occupation he was held in high esteem. There is one striking proof of the regard in which he was held beyoud our own country in the fact that only last year the honorary degree of doctor of medicine of St. Louis was conferred upon him in conjunction with Professor Berg- mano of Berlin, a name prominently before the public at the time of the controversy in relation to the treatment of Emperor Frederick. The honorary degree of St. Louis is conferred upon no more dum two men iu each year, and, bearing in mind that the honour is conferred with the sanction and approval of some of the most dis- tinguisqed medical men in America, it will be seen in how eminent a manner the abilities of Dr Thomas were recognised. Dr Thomas was a native of Anglesey,but he came to Liverpool early in life, and received his education there. To Edin- burgh he went for his training, and it was there that he took his degree as a physician in 1857. lie obtained his degree as a surgeon in London, and passed on to Paris, where lie stayed for ab?ut a year. acquiring very much of the dexterity for which French surgeons are famous. Dr Thomas never took any hospital practice, and settling, in Liverpool, his fame as a surgeon quickly spread. He devoted his attention to surgery generally, but more particularly deform- ities and iiijurivs--Irictures and dislocations. lie had an extensive surgery attached to his house. There were patients from a dis- tance who remained for weeks on the premises. and there was often a large number of his patients residing in the immediate locality of his house. These patients came from ail parts of the town, and the arrivals at his surgery from day to day included cases from Rochdale, Bury, Bolton, and a host of the towns cluster- ing together in the whole of South Lancashire, and particularly the sonth-east. With his patients he inspired the most absolute confid- ence, and if there appeared to be a degree of roughness in his treatment every patient was ready to declare that Dr Thomas had perhaps given them the very minimum of pain con- sistent with the due execution of his task. There was a kind and generous side to Dr Thomas's character which was shown in his treatment of patients. On Sunday morning qui;e a multitude of people would avail themselves of the oppor- tunity of a free day to obtain the services of Dr Thomas without cost. Poor mothers brought their children to him, and if a deformity could be rectified it was Dr Thomas who would prove himself equal to the task. This was the work Dr Thomas set himself on the one day in the week on which, had he cared. he aught have sought health by change of occupation and release from the strain of a profession making a severe titx upon his energies. But he chose to give himself up to a work or charity, labouring to bring relief to suffering humanity. In the streets of Liverpool Dr Thomas was con- stantly seen driving about with his wife in a pbreton of an unusual design. He was a re- markable figure. He was a thin fragile man, and in wintry weather was always seen wrapped up in a long coat wirh fur or astrachan collar and facings. He always wore a close fitting cap with a peak coming well down before his eyes. The reason of the cap was that a protec- tion might be secured for one eye, which showed signs of weakness in brilliant sunshine or a cold wind. He always drove, and seemed to be ever puffing at a cigarette. He was a vry wiry man, whose every moment seemed to be given to busi- ness. He was a musician of a high order, and played the fllte with skill and finish. His love was immense for opera music in particular, his I favourites b ing Blod wen" (Parry), Carmen' (Bizet), and the LilY of Killarney" (Benedict). He took the liveliest interest in the drama. and was earlier in life an attendant at tho theatre at least once a week. Later he pursued an antiquarian study. He had a marked liking for mechanics, and one of his pleasures was working at an iron lathe. He developed a variety of contrivances in connection with his work in irou-turning, and one of the features of his surgery ws the workshop where the splins and. leather strappings. See., were made. The high-wheeled phaeton in which he was con- stantly seen was not only of his own design, but the work was carried out on his own premises. In politics he was a Radical, but, strangely enough, was what is c.illed a "Unionist"' in relation to Irish affairs. Mr Charles Brad- laugh was numbered amoag his most intimate friends and at such times as Mr Bradlaugb visited Liverpool to lecture he was always a guest at the house of Dr Thomas. Without being aggressive, Dr Thomas was firmly attached to Agnosticism, but numbered among his friends many ministers strictly orthodox. From the Medical Directory we learn that Dr Thomas was an honorary member of the National Academy of Medicine and Surgery of Cadiz and was the author of the following works "On Diseases of the Hip, Knee, and Ankle Joint" (1857); Intestinal Obstructions and their Treatment" (1877); The Collegians of 1666 and the Collegians of 1885;" Principles of ) ireatment of Joint Diseases;" "Principles of Treatment of Fractures and Di Slocations;" Treatment of Injuries of the Lower Extremity." He contributed On Fracture of the Lower Jaw, and a more efficient mode of Treatment" to the Lancet, 1867; "On a New Method of Treating Ununited Fractures" to the Liverpool and Manchester Medical Surgical Reports Review of the Past and Present Treatment of Joint Diseases," Ibid; Fracture of Neck o' Femur.' Afedical Press Circular, 1884; "Lithotomy," Provincial Medical Journal, 1888 and Wood Sawdust as a Surgical Dressing," Ibid, 1888. For many years past Dr Thomas has had the advantage of the active assistance and co- operation of his nephew, Dr Robert Jones, upon whom the practice now devolves. By him it is being conducted on precisely the same lines flS those in vogue under Dr Thomas. Dr Jones has, during the past few years, acted to a large extent on behalf of his uncle in the triatroent of patients living at a distance, attending operations on his behalf and the like. It was the unfor- tunate exception to the rule on Wednesday last- which has proved so disastrous. Dr Thomas was, comparatively speaking, a young man being no more than 55 or M years of age. About a year ago he celebrated his silver wedding. and his wife now mourns the loss of a husband f honoured and esteemed by the general public, not only for the tact and skill he developed in surg-ery, but as well for the readiness be ever I displayed of alleviating the suffering of the poor and weak. y

SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE. CARNARVON. ARRIVRD.-Moses Parry, Jones, from Wicklow: Catherine, Owens, Nevin Anne, Evan*. Cardiff- Prince Ja Ja, s.s., Anderson, Jiiverpool: nair, s.s., Hughes, do.; Secret, Owens, Belfast; Prince Ja Ja, s.g,, Anderson, Liverpool. SAILED — Thomas and Son, Williams, for £ j,Bessie Row. Jones. London Velocity, Ellis, Silloth Prince Ja Ja, <?.?., Anderson, Liverpool; Lady Bessie, s.s. Roberts, Llanael- amrn; Craignair, s.s., Hughes, Liverpool; I-ranees, Williams, p, rtdinorwic; Mis Huphes, Cwens, Bristol; Ulrerston, Tyson, Morcombe. PORTMADOC. ARHIVED.— Rebecca, s.s., iron l.iverpool • Kilha Lass, Glasson Dock Marv (,!•• y 1, Milford Halswell, Dublin; Seven Broth r.3. L ond^ nderry; Swift, Pwllheli. SAILED.Sarali Rowe, fir S >orth m and Ipswich Rebecca, s.s., Liver jooi Ague* Craig, Glasson Dock. ra

CONSUMPTION. BRONCHITIS AND ASTHMA. I will demonstrate to the whole world, and t euiTerers from these unfo-tunate maladies, how the,, onn be permanently cured, by an entirely Ne.v f Method of Treatment, without the chance of fai!ur;. All afflicted may write with full confidence t~> Mr. WILLIAMS, 11, Burwocd Place, Norfolk Crescent, London, who will send full particulars to anv person free of all charge. c4056

ARVON MONTHLY MEETING. rnis meeting was held at Jerusalem Chapel, Bethesda, on Monday and Tuesday. The morn- ing sitting was presided over by Mr M. Evans, "Jerlan, and the afternoon sitting by the Rev O* 3-. Owen (Alafon). The subject of discussion at the first meeting was The future state," which wus introduced in a most able manner by the Rev J. Hughes, D.D., Carnarvon. A unanimous vote of thanks was accorded him. He was also requested to publish the address.—Obituary remarks were made with reference to the late Messrs R. Williams, Portdinorwic; T. Closs Wil- liams, Dinorwic; and J. Jones, Llanrug (for- merly of Rhydymain). Letters of condolence were directed to be sent to their families, and also to Mr W. Davies, Llanrug, who has lost his w ife.-The report of the weak causes committee was read: and confirmed, grants lbeing made 'as follows:— £ t each to Penygraig; Rhiwddolion, Brynteg, Rhosgadfan, Glyn, Ceunant, Salem, and Saron, and XS each to Ty'nymaes and Aber.-It was resolved by ballot that the following be nominated for the principalship of Bala College: -Rev T. C. Edwards, D.D., Rev Professor E. Edwards, and Rev J. Hughes, D.D.—The report of the examiners upon candidates for the ministry approving of Messrs R. J. Jones. Peniel; R. H. Jones, Rhosgadfan; D. T. Jones, Brynteg; W.J. Williams, Capel Curig- W H Humphreys, Bangor; and W. G. Jones, Talv- sarn. The young men having been asked a few questions were approved as candidates for the ministry.-The delegates of the Waenfawr church stated that they wished to have their minister, the Rev W. O. Jones, B.A.. ordained this year. The following brethren officiated at the public servicesRevs J. Hughes, D.D., o Carnarvon J. Puleston Jones, B.A., Bangor; Gf Ceidiog Roberts, Llanllyfni; and Evan Jones. Carnarvon.

LLEYM AND EfFJONY! D C. M. MONTHLY MEETING. THIS meeting was. held at the Garth Chapel, Portmadoc, on the 6th and 7th inst., the Rev D. E. Davies presiding. The retiring chairman, Mr O. P. Jdues, delivered his valerjctory address, and placed particular stress uren th necessity that all officers of the churches should be total abstainers. Mr Jones WAS thanied for his address.—Mr Daniel Willi ms urge t the churches to ma,\e the collections tli.s m nih towards the Students'Fund.-Rev W. Jones, M.A., pressed upon all the officials to stud in the statistics as soon as possible.—The Rev H. Ivor Jones (I.), the newly appointed president of the Lleyn and Eifionydd Temperance Association, was intro- duced to the meeting and delivered a short address upon the temperance question. A vote of thanks to Mr Jones was passed, the meeting also pledging itself to do all it conld to make the forthcoming temperance demonstration a success.—The Rev W. Thomas and Mr Robert Rowlands, J.P., were chosen representatives to the General Assembly, and Mr Robert JonesJT.P^ Mr Rowlands, and the Rev John Ellis were ap- pointed officers of the Ministe s' Fund.—The | Kev Edward Lloyd, Prent eg, was elected exa- miner for the next tv. o years or all candidates for the minist,-v, and the Rev J. R. Williams, Rhydbach, of tllg deacons.Itev Hugh Hughes and Mr J. Griiiith, Penycaeran, .were delegated to visit Bardsey. -TrustesB of the Capel Mawr, Criccieth, and of the Penmorfa chapel were elected. Mr '). Iiobvns Owen, solicitor, pre- seDted a list of all those chapels in the district the trustees of which bad nearly all been changed. He was requested to arrange with those places where trustees were wanted so that their appointment might be made at the next meeting. The meeting approved of the resignation and expulsion of a i member within the district,—Llithfaen church required a pastor, and two brethren were sent there to take the voice of the members.—The churches were recommended to draw attention to gambling, bazaars, excursions on Thanks- giving Days, to the week uf prayer, and to tem- perance. Some plain speaking was indulged in on the question of temperance. A resolution was passed strongly advising the churches not to elect any member an officer unless he was known to be a total abstainer.—Mr W. R. Jones, Uwchymynydd, and Mr Griffith Parry, Borth-y- Gest, were recommended for ordination as ministers in those places.—Attention was drawn to the fact that there were many preachers in the district that could be ordained to the full work of the ministry.—Delegates would be sent to Pantglas, Bwlcnderwydd, Cwmystradllyn, and Golau, in order to show the benefit that would be derived by those churches if stated ministers were stationed there. Weak churches could now be assisted by the fund for that purpose.—Letters of condolence were passed with Mr W. Williams, Caerau, and Mr William Williams, Llanerch, in their illness; and with Mr D. Jones, preacher, Lombard-street, Port- nmdoc, upon the loss of his father; and with Mr H. Davies, Yr O.sedd, in his deep affliction, References were made to the late Mr Williams, Custom House, who recently passed away, re- sretted and beloved by all who knew him. The Rev. Thomas Owen, Capt. John Owen, Garth Mr R. Roberts. BUlk; Mr fci. L1. Jones and others who had co-laboured at Garth Chapel with Mr Williams s,) lKe most highly of the de- ceased. In the "Society" which was held at eleven o'clock on Tuesday morning, the subject for discourse was The obligation of families with respect to education, discipline, and family worship." The officiating ministers at the preaching services were the Revs Dr T. C. Edwards, William Thomas, J. R. Williams, J. Jarrett, and Thomas Ellis.

l-TIiis week prayers are held in all the Noncon- formist chapels throughout Carnarvonshire. LOCAL PATIC.NT.- We are informed by Messrs Hughes, Eli, aDd Hughes, patent agents, 76, Chancery-lane, London, that Mr E. Kirkham, of Wrexham, bas patented impr Jvement-J in inl'e*- ception traps. —

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