Carnarvon and Denbigh Herald and North and South Wales Independent

ENFRANCHISEMENT OF PLACES OF WORSHIP. UNEXPECTED MAJORITY FOR MR S. T. EVANS'S BILL. IN the House of Commons, on Wednesday, Mr S. T. Evans moved the second reading of this bill, the simple object of which was, he said, to enable trustees of religious bodies to acquire the freehold of places of worship on paying fair compensation. The bill was fortified by the unanimous recommendation of the Select Com- mittee on Town Holdings in favour of its principle. Whatever might be said for or against the leasehold system as applied to private ownership, he did not think it would be argued that it should apply to placet, of religious worship. This bill does not propose to transfer any property of a private individual to another private individual, but would enable trustees of public bodies to become the owners of the sites of places of worship. He did not think it could be contended that it was reasonable that land- lords should have power at the end of a short term to take away altogether the right of the trustees or of a religious body in the chapel in which they had been worshipping. He did not propose to limit this bill to any sect. It would apply to the Church of England, although he understood as a matter of fact that the Church of England had taken care not to erect any building upon ground that was not freehold. It might be asked why Nonconformists built chapels upon leasehold property ? The reason was that in many districts it was impossible for them to obtain freehold property. In case of any dispute as to terms of sale the bill provided that the parties might go to arbitration. Mr Byron Reed, on moving as an amendment that the bill should be read a second time on that day six months, said that it was bad in theory, bad in its principle and probable effects, and bad in the machinery by which its objects were proposed to be carried out. So far as the measure had a principle it was that of the establishment of Nonconformist bodies, and it was a singular thing that these bodies should now be applying for powers to acquire the sites of their chapels at a time when there was before the House a bill depriving the Church of England of those powers of compulsorily acquiring sites for churches which she already possessed under the Church Building Acts.(hear, hear). The bill contained no definition of the words "religions body," which occurred several times in thy body of it. nor did it propose any limitation of the measure to religious purposes. MrS. Evans: The phrase is used over and over again in Acts of Parliament, and is well tinderstocd. Mr Matthews said his personal sympathies were all in favour of those who desired that legislative means should be provided for acquir- ing sites for religious worship when they could not otherwise be secured. But looking at the matter as a lawyer he did not think the prin- ciple of the present bill could be defended. Mr 0. Morgan contended that this bill was absolutely necèssnry to meet the case of Wales, Where the majority of the people were Non- conformists, while the majority of the land- owners were members of the Church of England, and were reluctant to grant sites for the erec- tion of deputy places of worship. The bill would oniy apply to the sites of ministers' houses where these were appurtenent to a chapel and held therewith, and even if this pro- vision was thought objectionable it could easily be struck out in committee without defeating tire main object of the bill. Those who opnosed this bill in the interests ot Church of England were tU; worst friends of that Church (hear, hear). Mr Heneage would support the bill because be believed its principle to be fair and equit- able. The House then divided, when there were For the second reading 218 Agairst 110 Majority 108 The bill was then read a second time. The result of the division was received with lvud Opposition chters,

PWI.LHtXI corare COTiKT. ACTION FOR TRESPASS FROM NEVIN. AT the above court on Tuesday, his Honour Judge Bishop, after disposing of The judgment summonses, was occupied for the whole of the day with the hearing ot an action brought by Owen Jones, Church-street, Nevin, and Elieu Jones, his wife. against William Evans, shoe- maker, of the same village, to recover damages for trespass acd an injunction restraining him from continuing the trespass. Mr R. Mostyn Roberts represented the plain- tiffs, and Mr O. Lewis Edwards represented the defendant.—From the statement of Mr Mostyn Roberts it appears that the plsintiff, Ellen Jones, is the owner of a leasehold house at Pen- isa'rdref, Nevin, which was left to her by her uncle, John Williams, late of Ball Tavern Nevin, who died in 1865. Adjoining the house there was a pig-sty and an ash-pit, which had alway? been used in connection with the plain- tiff's house. The defendant asked plaintiff for permission to build a shop on these premises, but although she refused he commenced bunding, having, he said, got permission from Eiizabeta Jones, of the Bull Tavern. Notice was given to him as soon as he commenced building, but he still went on and the shop had now oeer, completed.—Evidence was given by the plaintiffs and by Ellen iiugiu, Catherine Hughes, John Parry, John William Howeils, John Ihotuas, and Evan Hughes.—A number of witnesses were called on the other side, includ- ing Gayaor Davies, Elizabeth Joii- Griffith < Owen, John Davies, and Aan Jones: < and Mr Edwards, for the defence, contended that the pig-sty had been used by people who J were net tenants of plaintiff's house that they s were permitted to do so by the owners of the £ Bull," who claimed the property; and that the will did not include anything bit the horse, without the premises. Mr Edwards withdrew the technical objection he raised to the will being put in, and it was accordingly j submitted. — Having perused the wiJ!, bis Honour remarked that in other instances where property was given the premises as well as the houses were specified, whilst it was not so in thir case.—Mr Roberts contended that if that view were taken, the testator had died intestate as regards the premises in question, because I no residuary legatee was appointed. At the same time, he submitted that the premises passed with the house, and he quoted several cases in support of this contention. — Mr Edwards further maintained that the pkiatiff had given permission to the defendant, and that the defendant therefore was not a trespasser.— This Mr Roberts denied.—His Honour reserved judgment. This trial lasted all afternoon and considerable, interest was taken in the case.

THE HOURS OF RAILWAY r SERVANTS. EVIDENCE OF THE CAMBRIAN MEN. TEF: Select Committee of the House of Commons I on the Hours of Railway Servants sat again on s Tuesday. Sir Michael Hicks-Beach presiding. Following upon the evidence of Mr Bather in reference to the hours of the men ontheOambrain Railways, which was taken at the previous *tt sitting, the testimony ot the employes themselves was now taken. John Jones, of Oswestry, a shunter, said, in answer to the chairman, that he had been in the employ of the Cambrian Railways. The affidavit which had been read on his behalf by Mr Bather was hardly correct. The hours he worked were from 6 p.m. to 8 a.m. night duty, and 3 a.m. to 6 p.m. day duty. This was an arrangement by the shunters themselves. The company's time was 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. It was the fact that they worked from 6 p.m. on Tuesday to 6 a.m. on Thursday, and this was because of Wednesday being the market day at Oswestry, when two shunters were required. During that period they had no rest except for meals. The night shift week was:—Monday, 6 p.m. to 8 a.m. on Tuesday; Tuesday, 6 p.m. to Thursday at I 8 a.m.: Thursday, 6 p.m. to 8 a.m.; Friday, the same; and Saturday, 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. on Sunday. The day shift he had to work was Monday, 2 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Tuesday and the rest of the week, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Beyond what he had Slid about Sunday they had no Sunday work. His wages were 19s. a week, and overtime began after the usual hours in the shunting yard-viz., 6 p.m., the payment being the same as in the ordinary hours. Witness, further examined, said that he and others had frequently complained of the long hours, and that overtime had been very fre- quent. In November last, when the company I put on more men, the long shift ceased, they 1 bad now regular day and night shifts of tjvelve hours. Overtime was still worked, but he could not say to what extent. No accident had I occurred during his shunting. Alfred Thomas, signalman, of Oswestry, said that for eight months his hours were fourteen on the night and ten on the day shift. During the day nine trains passed bis cabin, and during the night eight. He had, in addition, to signal for the shunting, which was almost constantly going on. On some occasions he had been on duty for about forty hours, his mate being away on special duty. He had very hard work to keep awake, and the only intervals he had were for meals; but he was not allowed to leave the box. He bad also been on duty for periods of 25 hours, 34: hours (with an interval of 6 hours), 37 hours, 40 hours, 23 hours, 33 hours (with an interval of 5 hours). These hours extended over a period comprising the year 1890, and down to January 26th, 1891. His wages were ) los a week, and he had never asked for over- I time but overtime began after 60 hours on the day shift, and 84 hours on the night shift. On one occasion he was censured for leaving the box for food, although no train was due for some minutes. He was always alone in the box until relieved. Since the^end of January he h 1 not had a longer night shift than 14 hours He thought 12 hours a fair shift. If dur: a 40 hours' shift he had fallen asleep, and an i cident had occurred, he would not have blameu himself. Thomas Hughes, shunter, of OSwestry, gave similar evidence. He thought the hours were still too long for the money he got; James Thomas, signalman, of Newton, sail the affidavit which Mr Bather had presented on his behalf was accurate. John Bunting, signalman, of Oawestry, said his hours had varied from twenty-four to thirty- eight hours. These long stretches had ceased since January. His wages were 15s a week, and overtime at the same rate as ordinary hours. Since he had been signalman he had had a serious illness, and had to undergo an operation; and the doctor who attended him, in a letter to Mr Bather, said that the excessive hours were injurious to his health, and tended to aggravate his disease." Mr Harfod, secretary to the Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants, was next examined, and the committee adjouraed.

SERIOUS CHARGES AGAINST A FUGITIVE MILK SELLER. EXTRADITION WARRANTS GB YNTED. ON Monday, at the Llandudno Petty Sessions, before Dr J. Nicol (chairman) and Elias Jones, Esq, Mr Marks applied for warrants for the apprehension, in America, of one Hugh Pierce, who had beer employed as a milk salesman at Llandudno for Colonel Hughes, of Ystrad, Den- bigh, the owner of the well-known dairy. Pierce is accused of embezzling sums amounting to between £ 100 to sl.)O, and with falsifying accounts. The method to be adopted by sales- men was to pay money into the bank each week, and send their accounts to the Ystrad Farm Dairy every month. At Llandudno Colonel Hughes had found it necessary to adopt the credit system, and from the statement up to April 6th it was found that a suui of A' it>5 was due in the town. The month of March having elapsed, the accused was ordered to send up his book, which showed i.'312 to be still due. He was written to for further accounts, and h-, sent a statement representing a further sum of £ 90 owing, thereby leaving £ 63 unaccounted for. It was now discovered that Pierce had absconded to America, and they would prove three specific charges of embezzlement against him. He would also be charged with falsifying the accounts, showing that £ '5 was owing from the St George's Hotel, whereas not a single penny was due therefrom. r, The Chairman thought it extraordinary that credit to such a large extent had been ailowed. Mr Marks said that Colonel Hughes had found this to be necessary at Llandudno. The Chairman thought it was a very wrong system. It seemed a loose way of doing business. It was stated that Pierce was about 27 years of age, h&d been in the employ of Colonel Hughes for about twelve years, and had been selling the Ystrad milk at Llandudno for the last five or six years. Miss Hughes, daughter of Colonel Hughes, said she superintended the cash department of I the dairy business. She produced the accounts and books sent in by the man Pierce up to March 31st, and they were in his handwriting. One item represented £ 5 Us as owing from the St George's Hotel. Up to the end of March, the books of the accused corresponded with those at Y strad. Mrs Dempster, cook at the St. George's Hotel, said that on April 3rd Hugh Pierce brought her a biil for £1 Us 3d. She sent it up to the bar, rhe money was brought down to her, she paid the Hmount. and Pierce signed the receipt now produced. There was no other account due to him from the hotel. They only took the milk occasionally when there was much pressure, and never owed him £6 at one time. They never got £ o worth of milk from him in a whole year, John Roberts, manager of the dairy at Vetrad, ) said it was part of his duty to open all letters relating to that department. On April Lit, he received a paper from Llandudno, in the hand- writing of Pierce, and it corresponded with the books at Vstraci, showing £ io< to be owing, After tha- date, no latter had be-u received from him. Robert Hughes Jones, cashier at the National Bank of Wales, Llandudno, siid that almost every Monday, Pierce deposited money at their s bank to the credit of Colon,-l lf:gbes. On April < 6th, he paid in £18 4s. That was the last time i he paid any sum into the bank, and witness had not since seen him. Miss Hughes, re-called, .-aid that all moneys received were to be paid into the bank. If f money was remitted to Ystrad it would be sent I to Pierce that he might bank it. ■< Mrs Ellen Jones, wife of Mr John Jonea, 4, St. George's-crescent, said that en April 7th sho 5 paid Pierce 4s 3d, viz., all she owed him for milk, and she produced her book, which bore the signature of Pierce written in her presence. Mr Marks remarked that thi- money was r collected by the accused one day after his last a deposit into the bank. t Lucy Williams, in service with Colonel Tudor, 1 Abbey-road, said that on Wednesday, April 8th, c she paid Pierce Is 6d for milk got since Monday. She had no book. Robert Jones, baker and confectioner, 75, Q Mostyn-street, said that on April 7th he paid J Pierce 3d for milk and a similar amount on v th" 8th. I it P.C. Rees (35) proved the necessary identi- I fication of Pierce from a photograph, and gave I a full description of him. It was supposed he absconded April 8th, and sailed from Liver- pool for New York, on the 11th, in the steamer Aurania." The warrants were granted. Colonel Ruck, the cbief-constable, and Supt. II. D. Williams, Conway Division, watched the case on behalf of the police. It is stated that a cablegram has been received to the effect that Hugh Pierce was not as | thought, on board the steamer Aurania" when I she arrived at New York. Further smirch is i 1 being made for him. I

COA.GULINE.—Clement for Broken Article*, t>d j tnd Is.; post ge, 2d. 8okl everywhere, home and tbroad. e

rHE MILITARY CENTRE FIASCO t AT DENBIGH. AT the Denbigh Town Council, on Tuesday, Mr Boaz Jones, in accordance with notice he had given, asked the mayor for his authority in bringing the question of a military centre for North Wales before that council in January last. He also wanted to know on what ground the mayor declined to put his amendment deferring the matter to the January meeting.-The Mayor said he was quite prepared to answer Mr Jones, but the council must understand distinctly that he was not going to allow any discussion on the question. If anyone had a question to ask him after he had answered Mr Jur.es, they must give him notice, and he would answer them at the next meeting. It was said at the last council meeting that he did not make his speech from writing. That was untrue. He wrote down what he had to say on the back of the agenda of that meeting, and he produced it now. The Mayor proceeded to read what he said then, and said his authority for stating that he believed it was the intention of the Government to make a military centre in North Wales was the officer commanding the district. On December 11th last, he (the officer) wrote him telling him that if it was his intention to bring the question before the council he must lose no time. He ac- cordingly brought the matter before them at their January meeting, and the officer com- manding wrote him that he had recommended the application from the council to the general in command of the district. His (the mayor's) belief was further strengthened by the fact that an officer was sent down by someone in authority to speak at the public meeting. With regard to the amendment, he asked Mr Jones to withdraw it as he believed the msrtter was urgent, but a public meeting was. however, held, with the result of which Mr Jones had expressed himself satisfied.— Alderman Jones then moved that the fine of £10 imposed upon Mr Howell Gee, on his resigning, be refunded, on the ground that his resignation was occasioned by the unfounded report that Denbigh was to be made a military centre. He did not know what the law was, but he was sure the Legislature never intended that a fine should be imposed in cases similar to this one, where a member had resigned in order that the feeling of the town could be tested.—Mr Robert Owen seconded.—The Town Clerk said the resignation, as they were aware, was accom- panied with a cheque for Slo, which cheque on the following day was paid to the borough fund. Under the Act of 1882 no power whatever was given the council to remit any portion of this fund, and that when once it wa3 paid into the borough fund it was illegal for the council to pass a resolution to the effect that the money or part of it be paid out of the fund.—Mr Howell Gee read extracts from a Manchester paper in which reports were given of members of the Manchester City Council who had resigned, and whose tines had been remitted.—Mr E. Thomas and Alderman Jones having made further remarks, Mr Bocz Jones said the council had been misled from the beginning; but Mr Gee said at the last meeting that the mayor and town clerk bad received a letter before Mr Howell Gee's resignation informing them that there was no chance of Denbigh being made a military centre. If that was so, why have they caused all this bother?—The Mayor most em- phatically denied that, and whoever made that statement made an incorrect statement. He ad- mitted that he had private intimation to that effect a day or two before the election, but after the resignation.— Mr Howell Gee begged to say that he never made the assertion attributed to him by Mr Boaz Jones.—%The Town Clerk also gave it a positive denial.—The Mayur said he would never have thought of doing such a thing.—Mr Keepfer said Mr Jones bad made a serious charge against the mayor, and he protested against it.—Mr Boaz Jones said he had made no charge against the mayor. Alderman Gee made the statement.—Alderman Gee: The mayor told me distinctly before the election that he did not believe the town would be made a military centre.- The Mayor: I know I did, a day before the election.—Alderman Gee should like to see the letter the mayor had referred to. Whatever person gave the mayor the information in the first instance told the mayor whatjwas incorrect, because it was never the intention of the War Office to erect barracks at Denbigh or elsewhere in North Wales. The loss of the £10 did not hurt his feelings as much aa it should hurt theirs who had caused it. All these proceedings were founded on misapprehensions and misstate- ments, and he thought the council should in honour bound refund the fine with a good grace. -The Mayor, after further discussion, said he was sorry that Mr Howell Gee had thought fit to resign in the way he had, and thus set a precedent he had never heard of before. He received private intimation in a private letter— he was not going to say who it was—on February 20th that Denbigh would not be made a military centre, and the first thing he did was to communicate the fact to Mr Howell Gee. and afterwards to Alderman 'Geo. That* was the first intimation he had, and Mr Howell Gee was the first person he told. If Mr Gee and his son were not satisfied with that he did noc 'x!m*r what they wanted.—The Town Clerk suggested that counsel's opinion should be taken on the matter, as no decision had been given on the point.—Mr Griffith concurred, and said if he was dear that the council could remit the fine legally he would at once support Alderman Jones.—Mr Thomas proposed that counsel's opinion be taken. He did not wish to hurt Mr Gee's feelings over the £10. although Mr Gee had hurt his, and predicted curses on the heads of those in favour of the movement (iaughter).—Mr J. Lloyd seconded.—Mr GriffUl said there was anotiier alternative. The council could refund the money as individuals, and not as a council.—On going to the vote five voted for Alderman Jones's motion, and five for the amendment.—The Mayor, in giving his casting vote for the amendment, pointed out that there were 13 members present.—The amendment was therefore carried, and the town clerk was instructed to submit the case to counsel, and report to next meeting. ———————1

HOLYHEAD LOCAL BOARD. THE annual meeting of the above-named board was held on Friday. The following members were present: Captain George T.Jpwií!, Captain John Owen. Messrs William Griffith, Richard Hughes, R. Mon Williams, W. S. Owen, W. J. C. Riva. S. J. Griffith, Owen Hughes, and Robert Pricharl also Mr J. Lloyd Griffith (c'erk). The declaration of the members was formerly made, viz, Messrs W. J. C. Eiva, Richard Hughes. W. S. Owen, and Robert Pritchard, who were recently returned a3 member of the board. TIIR ELXCTtON OP CHATRMAX. Captain George Lewis was appointed to preside over the meeting pending the election of a chairman for the ensuing year.—Mr William Griffith said that the Lite chairman had dis- charged his duties so well that he begged to move'that he be're-appointed for the next twelve months.—Captain George Lewis seconded.—Mr Richard Hughes was of opinion that no chair- man ought to be appointed for a series of years. It was net usual in connection with any public bodies, and therefore, with due respect to the past chairrur.n, l.e thought another ought to be appointed, and lie begged to propose Mr o iffith.—This was very cordially seconded by Mr S J. GriSth.—Mr Riva remarked that Mr S. J. Griffith had discharged his duties as chairman so well that he supported his appointment.—Mr S. J. Griffith, however, insisted in retiring in favour of Mr William Griffith, and the latter was thereupon unanimously accepted. COMMITTEES. The committees were duly appointed as follows:—Lighting Captain J. Owen, Messrs O. Hughes,, R. Mon Williams, S. J. Griffith, together with Captain George Lewis.—Finance: Messrs W.o.Owen and Owen Hughes.—Road: Messrs R. Prichard, John Jones, Thomas Roberts, and William Griffith. NRISAX'"?: INSPECTOR. Pursuant to notice. Captain George Lewis moved that Mr Kees Lloyd Davies be re- appointed inspector nuisances for the next twelve months, at a salary of £ 30 per annum.- Thi- was seconded by Mr Owen Hughes, and carried :"12m. con. CONDITION- OF QUKEN'S-HOAD. A complaint respecting the condition of Queen's-road was received from Admiral Dent.- Mr Robert Prichard remarked that the road was in a very good condition. He had noticed it in a worse state many a time.—The matter was referred to the surveyor and road com- mittc-e. STORAGE 0;7 OIL. Tue Surveyor, who was absent on important business, wrote stating that he had made every inquiry respecting the application of the London and North-Western Railway Company for a licence to store oil, and thought proper pre- caution had been adopted by the company. The tankp were .50 yards away from the road, and 100 yards away from the nearest dwelling-house. He recommended that the company's application be granted.—Oa the motion of Captain George j ] Lewis, seconded by Mr W. S. Owen, this was '5 unanimously agreed to. )

I-f'V L AI CATHARTICUM PILLS, agreeably anar iv. §d., I3.jd., 23. 9d. Of all Chetuista,

CARNARVON HORSE SHOW. As the time for holding the above show approaches the interest among intending com- petitors appears to increase. This year the com- mittee has initiated a new departure by forming two open classes. Hitherto tIle area of competi- tion has been restricted to the six northern counties of Wales, but this year the principal class in the leaping competitions, as well as Air Foster's special silver cup for the best pair horses and carriage, have been thrown open to all comers, a concession which is certain to be much appreciated by owners of huuters outside the Principality. Altogether the work of pre- paration seems to be in a forward state, thanks to the energy of the large and representative committee of management.

MA.ERIAGE OF MAJOR-GENERAL MOSTYN. THK marriage of Major-General the Hon. Savage Mostyn, of Wrexham (the son of Lord Mostyn, Holy well,Flintshire), to!Emi!y, youngest daughter of the Rev Geo. Earle.Welby, rector of Barrowby, near Grantham, Lincolnshire, took place on Wednesday at Barrowby. The ceremony was performed by the Lord Bishop of Lincoln (Dr King), who was assisted by the Hon. and Rev Hiigh Mostyn and the Rev il. Earle Welby. The company present included Lady E. Bertie, Lady Mostyn, Lord Mostyn, and othor relatives to the family from North Wales. The villiage was en fete for the occasion. The bridegroom's best roan was Major Inford, of the Royal Welsh Fusiliers. The bride's dress was of rich white Satin duchesse, festooned with Honiton lace,! Honiton lace veil, looped with diamond stars, necklace of pearls and diamonds. She carried a bouquet of choice white flowers. The brides- maids were Lady E. Bertie, Miss L. Welby tcousins of the bride), Miss K. Mostyn (niece of the bridegroom), and Lady Victoria Manners (Belvoir Castle). They were dressed in pale pink muslin, over pink silk, wore pink chiffon hats, with feathers to match, and all carried bonquets of pink roses. Each brides- maid was presented by the bridegroom with an initial pin, formed of diamonds. Master Reginald Pelham, attired in a sailor suit, was page of honour. The bride's going-away dress was electric blue French material, with Louis XV. co.at, and brocaded waistcoat and hat to corres- pond. She wore an elegant blue travelling cloak, with feather trimming and gold passe- menteris. The happy pair left Grantham, after the ceremony, for Bainton House, Stamford, where the honeymoon will be spent, en route for the Continent

LLANDUDNO PETTY SESSIONS. MONDAY, APRIL 20TH.—Before Dr J. Nicol (chairman), and Elias Jones, Esq. DRONKKNNESS.—For this offence the follow- ing were finedMary Wike, residing at East- parade, 5s and costs; David Edwards, cab driver, Craigydon, 5s and costs Isabella Hart, of Penmorfa, do.; and Jane Thomas, an aged charwoman from Glyn Neath, South Wales, who was found drunk on Saturday, was discharged upon promising to leave the town. UNFOTJNDKD CHARGE OF LARCENY.—Mary Jones, a married woman, 15, Clifton-road, was charged with taking clothes put out to.dry on a hedge, the articles being the property of Thomas Barrow.-Superinteudent Williams prosecuted on behalf of the police, and Mr E. E. Bone defended.—Georgina Barrow, wife of Thomas I Barrow, 1, Clifton-road, said that on the 11th March she placed a quantity oi clothes out to dry on a hedge near the Board School. There were other clothes in the place, and she after- wards found they belonged to the accused. They were put out to dry at three o'clock in the afternoon. Witness went to gather them at six p.m., when she found missing two baby's flannel petticoats, three aprons, two baby's pinafores, and a table cloth. On the 1st inst.she examined the clothes of one of defendant's children, and found the child wearing oneof the missing petticoats. The petticoat was of witness's own work. It had been altered. Mary Ellen Hughes, subsequent to the identification, came and said she had been sent by the defendant to say that she was very -sorry, and owned to taking the petticoat. She hoped witness would forgive her. Witness said it was not in her power, as the case was out of her hands.—Cross-examined, witness said the hedge was used in common. The table cloth was unusually long. Defendant came to the witness's house on the niiht of April 1st, but she would not see her as she (defendant) was unruly.—Mary Ellen Hughes, 16, Clifton-road, said that two days after the police bad been making inquiries, Mrs Jones sent her to Mrs Barrow to say that she (Mrs Jones) had taken the petticoat by mistake and was sorry, and willing to pay ii she would withdraw the case.—In cross-examination, wit- ness said Mrs Jones's child had a striped petti- coat very much like the one produced.—P.C. Rees (35) deposed to finding the small petticoat in Mrs Jones's house. She was altering the article at the time. Defendant denied stealing the petticoat, and said she had got it in a parcel from Denbigh. She subsequently said she had taken it from the hedge by mistake. The only thing Mrs Barrow could ilentify was the small petticoat.—Mr Bone said he intended calling evidence as to character, but Superintendent Williams said it was unnecessary as they ad- mitted that defendant was a woman of good character. Mr Bone pleaded that it was a mis- take on defendant's part in taking the clothing from the hedge.—The bench gave defendant the benefit of the doubt and dismissed the case. —The petticoat was given up to Mrs Barrow.

ECCLESIASTICAL NEWS. The Ven. Archdeacon Howell, the recently- appointed vicar of Gresford, read himself in on Sunday aiternoon. The ReT W. Evans has entered upon the pas- torate of the Baptist church, Rhoshirwaen, Car- narvonshire, in succession to Rev John Jones. A proposal by Rev W. W. Lewis, of Dowlais. to dissolve the English Calvinistic Methodist Pres- bytery foi the counties ofGlamorgan,Carmarthen, and Monmouth, has been negatived, and on the other hand the presbytery has been strengthened by receiving into its fellowship the five English churches of the Gower district. We reg:et to hear of the serious illness of the Rev T. it. Lloyd (Estyn), the well-known rector of Llanfynydd. The Rev J. Rowlands, of Hope, who is said to I be a descondant of the Rev Daniel Rowlands, of Llangeitho, has had a most cordial reception from the people of Aberdovey, to the vicarage of which he has just been appointed. The Rev W. P. Owen, oi LbmoJ, son of the late Rev John Ovven, of Llanfaes, has become the minister of the (C.M.) church at Bethlehem, Gareglefn, Anglesey. Mr J. A. Humphreys has been ordained to the Baptist ministry, and recongnised as pastor of Bethesda and Tabor Churches, near Colwvn Bay. Mr J. Banner Griffiths, of Bangor College, has been ordained to the Congregational ministry at Adwy, near Wrexham. The members of the Denbigh circuit of The members of the Denbigh circuit of Wesleyan Methodists have presented an illumi- nated addiess and other gifts to Mr and Mrs Harrison Jines, in recognition of their long and valued sernces, Mr E. Al. Roberts, of Liverpool, has been ordainer: -,o the Congregational ministry, and recognised as pastor øf the church at St. Asaph, with the branch at Waun.

SHIPPING- INTELLIGENCE, CARNARVON. ARBIVJSJ.—Flora, Smith, from Conway; Temple, Villinms, Liverpool; Lady Fielding, Williams, Donachade Svrrilter, Thomas, Chester; Ann, Jonej, Porthdinlleyn Amiable, Elias, Port- dinorwic; John Herbert, Hughes, Morcombe. SAILED.—Elizabeth, Williams, for Cork Jane Gray, Pariv. Bremen Ann, Williams, Dublin Frances, Viiliams, Bridgewater; Sarah Pringle, Williams, Poole; Temple, Williams, Mostyn; Dorothea, Roberts, Carmarthen George Evuns, Rees, Peubray; Falcon, Williams, Bristol; Rheidiol \ala, Williams, Harburg. PORTMADOC. I ARRIVALS.—Eagle Eyed from Kenmare. Minnie Coles. Dungarvan; Mllid of Meirion Waterford; William Keith, Dublin; Aurora, Colvach; Gemma, Wexford; Aeron Lass, Greenock; Rebecca (s.s.), Liverpool; Idea, Kirk- cudbright; Three Janes, Waterford Eliza Anne, Cardiff; Pilgrim, Troon; Jane and Alice, Exeter; W. D. Potts, Pwllheli; Industry, Pwll- heli. SAILINGs.-Mary Jane for Cardiff; Sage, CardiS Laura, Port Talbot; Aeron Belle, Cowes Erme, Lull; Sarah Rowe, Bristol; Rebecca s.s., Li,-orpocl Edward, Bremen; Ellen Roberts, Ssbjesg; Marie, Esbjesg; Billow Crest, Harburg Nesta, Kiel; Nathaniel, Aalborg; Sarah Evans, ELsinore and Kfoge, I

The Rav John Evans, still best kaown as of Eglwysbtch, was invited by Dr Parker to preach at the Ci y Temple last Sunday.

PRIMROSE DAY CELEBRATIONS. CARNARVON. An enthusiastic demonstration in celebration of the anniversary of Lord Bj tico it, Id's death took place at the Guild Hall on Friday evening, under the auspices of the local- habitation of the Primrose League. The hall was beautifully decorated, choice floral designs, appropriate mottoes, and bunting meeting the eye in every direction, all having been most artistically arranged by Mr George Owen, the secretary of the habitation, who was ably assisted by the Misses Rees, Old Bank Messrs George Merrifield, C. Carter, H. E. Jones. C. E. Thomas, W. S. Jones, Bertie Newton, Capt T. Williams, &c. The following contributed to the decorations -The Hon. Mrs Ellis-Nanney, primrose wreath and bunches; Mrs Assheton Smith, Vaynol, 80 large bunches of primroses; Mrs Lloyd Evans, Broomhall, primrose wreath Mrs Wynn Griffith, Llanfair,six primrose wreaths; Mrs Lloyd Hughes, C'oedheien, 20 large bunches of primroses Miss Owen, Ty Coch, large bunches ot primroses Mrs Ciemenger, Coedmawr, assorted bunches of primroses Miss Roberts, Anglesey Hotel, large B made of ;primroses; Mrs ADgeirstein, Glyn- weddw, primrose wreath; Miss Hughes, Waterloo Port, primrose anchor and bunches; Mrs C. Roberts, 14, Holy well-terrace, primrose device Miss Davies, Blue Peri3, primrose wreath; Miss Williams, Sea View, primrose wreath; Mrs Newton, Sunnycliffe, primrose device; Mrs Bullock, Farm Isa', primrose anchor and basket; Miss Cole, Shirehall-street primrose basket; the Misses Owen, Bodowen, two primrose wreaths; Mrs Poole, The Ciiffe» 70 bunches of primroses; Mrs Cousins, prim- rose basket; Mrs Rees, Old Bank, large decorated basket of primroses; Miss Parry, County Vaults, wreath and basket of primroses Miss Forgan, Vaynol, 40 bunches of primroses; Mrs Calder, Vaynol Gardens, wreath of prim- roses Miss Powell, Vaynol, wreath of prim- roses; Miss Hopton, Vaynol, wreath of prim- roses Miss Laura Palmer, primrose wreath; Miss Morris, Segontium-terrace, primrose wreath; Mr Goerge Merrifield, loan of nags Miss Jones, 7, St. Helen's-terrace, 30 bunches of primroses; Mrs Pritchard, Maesydre, primrose wreath; Miss White, Caebold, large primrose anchor (centrepiece); Mrs Watkius, Old Castle, prim- rose device, with photos, and the loan of flags;- Mrs Edwards, Hole-in-the-Wall-street, large primrose B; Miss Noble, wreath of primroses. The following contributed bunches of primroses: —Mrs Harwood, Penrhyn Villa; Mrs Jones, Minafon; Mrs Rowland, Eldon Cottage; Mrs White, Brynhyfryd the Misses Rowlands, 12, Tithebarn-street; Aliss Wise. Twthill; Miss Broome, Twthill; Mrs R. L!. Jones, Church- street; Mrs Griffith, Uxbridge House; Miss Roberts, Glandwr Miss Sweatman, Marcus- street Miss Humphreys, Hendregaerog; Mrs and Miss Prichard, Treflan; Miss Watkin Roberts, Uxbridge House; Miss Jones, 6, Little Chapel- street; Miss Grace Griffith, Hill-street; Miss Grace Grunley, Hill-street; Miss Hannah Roberts, Brynowen; Miss Jonei, Bronmenai; Master and Miss Rees, Castle-street; Miss Winifred Jones, Plas Llanwnda; Mr John Owen, Brynsiencyn; Mrs Lloyd Carter, Bryn Leiod Mr W. Williams, Twthill; the Misses Davids, Twthill; Miss Pugh, Sportsman Hotel; Miss Sampson, Tower House Miss Rees, Old ;Bank Mrs Angeirstein, Glynweddw. Timber for the decorations kindly given by Mr E. H. Owen, Ty Coch; vases lent by Messrs Tilling and Blackburn; joinery work by Mr John Ethall; piano and harmonium lent gratis by Mr G. 1I. Moore, Music Warehouse, North-road. As on previous occasions, the hall was crowded to excess, and hundreds failed to get admission. Mr H. J. Ellis-Nanney presided, and was sup- ported on the platform by Captain Wynn Griffith (ruling councillor of the habitation), Mrs Wynn Griffith (dame president), the Mayor of Carnar- von (Mr Issard Davies), Lieutenant Platt, Alderman G. R. Rees, Rev W. Morgan, Messrs R. Newton, T. D. Lloyd, J, Bowen, Picton Jones, Captain Turner, &c. The Chairmin, who was cordially received, said the beautiful decorations that were around that hall reminded them that they were met together to celebrate the anniversary of Primrose Day, established to commemorate the lamented death of the late Earl of Beaconsfield ten years ago (hear, hear). The anniversary reminded them of the deceased statesman's patriotism, and tho love he felt for the greatness and integrity of this glorious empire, and of the privileges and liberty enjoyed by them under ancient consitution (applause). It was well that they should dwell upon those principles, letting those around see that they had appreciated them. and trusting that their children would grow up with a burning love for their Queen and their Conetitution-the growth of so many hundreds of years (applause). Let them see that they were true to themselves, and that they governed themselves well at home, so that they might be looked up to and be an example to those abroad (hear, hear). They were proud that as "Conservatives and Unionists they had stopped the Separatist thin end of the wedge once, and they would, please God, stop it again (cheers). That would unite and consolidate the different part of that great Empire more than anything else (applause). Ha believed that such a consolidation would be the finest security that their capitalists, artisians, and workman could have for the free and unrestricted flow and return of capital (hear, hear). Lutcach examine into this for himself, and if that were done be believed they would be like that wise man of whom they read in the best of bonks—he who built his house upon a rock, for when the rain descended, the floods came, and the wind blew and beat upon that honse, it fell not, because it was founded upon a rock (loud cheers). Mr J. H. Bottomley, of Doncaster, then de- livered a stirring address on general political topics. The Mayor of Carnarvon, in moving a vote of thanks to Mr Bottomley for his speecli, said it was of the greatest importance that the electors should consider who it was that redressed their grievances and complaints. The Radical party frequently told them that they were the friends of the working classes. But how was it at the recent meetings of the Liberal Federation of North Wales at Blaenau Festiniog? The pro- gramme there was all about Home Rule and disestablishment. Nothing was said about the interests of the workingman. But the Conserva- tives and Liberal-Unionists had never refused to listen to the grievances of the labouring classes (applause). In the appointment of a Labour Commission the Government had shown their sincerity of their profession, and this had also been exemplified in the inquiry now being held with reference to employment under railway companies (hear, hear). And yet in the face of the cry of the workingmen for their just right, the Radicals had nothing to offer them but Home Rule, and disestablishment, and disl-jndowment (hear, hear). Why, if the Church were dises- tablished and disendowed to-morrow, the workingman would not benefit one single penny (applause). He urged that the workingman should be fully alive to the issue as regarded their own personal interests when the next general election came, and that they would return for the constituency a member who would confer upon them solid and permanent benefits (applause). The resolution was seconded by Alderman Rees, and unanimously agreed to. On the motion of Mr Bottomley, seconded hy Captain Wynn Griffith, a hea-ty vote of thanks was accorded to the chairman for presiding. During the proceedings capital selections of music were rendered by the Carnarvon Primrose Band, conducted by Dr W. G. Owen, and patriotic songs were well rendered by Mr C. A. Jones, and Mr S. W. Parnham, whiist Mr R. F. Watts gave a cornet solo. Mr R. Pughe Griffith (solicitor) presided at the piano. COLWYN BAY. Primrose Day was celebrated in this pretty and popular Welsh watering-place by the opening of the new Post-office. Perhaps in no part of the country can a greater display of spring flowers be found, and primroses in the woods and gardens about Bryn Euryn may be seen in great abundance. THE MEN AI HABITATION THF. Penrhyn lie! Bangor, was crowded on Saturday night for the purpose of celebrating the anniversary of Lord Beaconsfield's death, the gathering having been promoted by the members of the Menai Habitation of the Primrose League. A number of patriotic songs were sung during the evening by Mr Frank Barlow, Master Seth Hughes, and Mr William Roberts. Mrs Frank Barlow ably accompanied the singers on the I piano. The chair was taken by Mr K. W. Douglas, Plas Gwyn, the ruling councillor of the habitation, who was cordially received. He said it was a source of great gratification to see such ( I a large, representative, and enthusiastic audience I as they had that evening. That day was of all 1 other days the day of the year, as far as the < Primrose League was concerned (app!aH?e). It ) was the day on which they celebrated the c anniversary of their late lamented and ever-to- t be-remembered chief, Lord Beaconsfield (cheers). He was glad to find that the Conservative party i was so strong in Bangor.—Mr Bottomley t followel and referred at length to the work of a thepresentGovernment.—Colonel West proposed h a vote of confidence in the Government, which i1 was seconded by Dr Langford Jones, and carried unanimously,—Captain Stewart proposed a vote t of thanks to the ruling councillor for presiding. This was secondel by Mr E. Harris, and carried. TREFRIW GWYDYR HABITATION. The annual meeting of this habitation was held on the 18th inst., Alderman Stmuelson, the ruling councillor, in the chair, who congratulated the habitation on its flourishing condition. 1L, stated that the number on the register was now 14-'3, the majority of which being males, he thought, that as it was a ladies' institution, the ladies had done well in keeping the male sex so well in advance. The secretary's report set forth in detail the operations of the habitation during the past year. She report made special mention of Uame Dutton, Ahiermau Stimuelson, and Mr and Mrs M'lutyre for the free entertain- ments they had given during the season. The ejection of officers for the ensuing year took place as follows: — Dame president, theRiglit Honourable Lady Wdlougbv de Eresby; ruling councillor, Alderman Samuelson hon. secretary, Captain John Roberts hon. treasurer, Mr Peter M'hityre; executive council, Dames Jane MMiityre, M. C. M. Dutton, A. Turner, C. San: -jlson, Knight Dutton; associates, Thomas Ev ilS, Ellis Williams, Jeremiah Rees, Hugh J"aes. A vote of thanks to the ruling councillor brought the pleasing transactions to a close,

CORRESPONDENCE. OPEN VOTING IN ANGLESEY. To the Editor. SIR,—Your paper has contained of late the results of recent elections in this county. I may ¡ s'ly in passing that I have had a long and raised experiencein connection with these elections, and as a consequence I am driven to th^iTesistable conclusion that the time has arrived when the ballot should be adopted in the election of guardians and local boards as a precautionary measure in the best interest of the voters. It answers admirably in the case of Parliamentary, County Council, School Board, and other elections, and why it would not do equally as well for boards of guardians and boards of health elections, I entirely fail to comprehend. A warning to individuals not to tamper with the voting papers, and the penalties attached thereto, is issued in connection with these elections; but this would be obviated entirely in the event of the ballot becoming the law of the land. But what seems most objectable to me, and what I would most vigorously protest against, is the persistency and bad taste with which certain candidates look into the voting papers, watching with a careful eye how tbe electors have-recorded their votes, and afterwards.fmaking it a matter of petty gossip, if not something even worse. The general public are not fully aware of the extent to which this sort of thing is done, or I feel confident they would not rest content with the law as it at present exists. I can anticipate the answer to what I have said relative to this matter, viz., that it is a privilege enjoyed by the candidates or their agents. I am fully alive to this fact; but a privilege may, and oftentimes is, abused, and I am strongly of opinion, being fully conversant with all the facts, that this has been the case in connection with some of the elections of recent years. Trusted gentlemen are appointed or provided by law to preside over the counting of the votes, and they have done their duty, so far as I can ascertain, fearlessly to all without respect of persons; and why are they not left to the discbarge of their important duties, I fail to see. Some of the candidates belong to a school of political thought from which better things are expected, and indeed have stood on public platforms, and have got into a white heat" when protesting against landlords, employers, agents, or stewards know- ing how voters have polled; yet, when an opportunity presents itself, they are first and foremost in seeing how the electors vote. Is this consistent? I leave your readers to pass the verdict.—Yours obedient servant, JOSEPH WILLIAMS. Station Yard, Holyhead, April 3Uth. 1891. "HONOUR TO WHOM HONOUR." To the Editor. SIB,—I respectfully beg leave to bold a friendly colloquy with the gener us Carnarvon public through the medium of its Herald. It were a libel to charge you, men of Carnarvon, with the too common fault of cold, oblivious, in- difference to the memory of the good men and true of PfJ.st.generatioos who once graced and honoured your ancient town by their self- denying and noble lives. You honour your living fellow-townsmen who prove.themselves worthy by bestowing on them your civic smiles and favours—and some of your mighty dead have their nobli actions engraven in stone for ever. But strange to relate you appear to have completely forgotten one of the greatest bene- factors Carnarvon ever had. lie lies in an ordi- nary family grave at Danbeblig, unknown, un- hononred, and unhung. The few of his contem- poraries who remain love and revere his namt', and can never forget the noble lasting work he did in and for Carnarvon. The jjresent genera- tion, however, appear not to know this Joseph, and care not for him nor yet for his ways. Other luminaries fill their horizon and the-e thej will follow iito whatever swamps they may lead. But, if the man is forgotten, his works remain. L^ok at your very useful, if unpretentious. Normal College in Church-street, your Model Schools in L'anber's-road. with its ur-ei'vil a1- junct, the excellent Infant School opposite, and the old but not decrepit school for the poorest among your children perched on Twthill. Who, in much anxious fear, yet fim resoire, brought all these admirable moral force? into being and I started them in their ever-increasing career of usefulness, rearing and nourishing generations of men and women who have adorned and are adorning society with beautiful and benificent lives? Was it not your o.d Vicar Thomas, who laboured among you in peason and out of season for twenty-five years, beloved and esteemed by all Churchmen and Noncon- formists alike ? He was a stranger to some of your modern fads and fancies, and so were your fathers, men of sound evangelical faith. Churchmen and Nonconformists of that old pure Gospel metal,without any alloy, is there nothing yov can do to revivify the memory and times of Cation Thomas?—Yours truly, SEGONTIUM. THE FERRY BETWEEN ANGLESEY AND CARNARVON. To the Editor. SIR,—There appears to be a very general desire on both sides of Menai Straits that the long talked-of improvement of the above ferry should at last be carried out. At present, a large and increpsing trade hy road from Newborough, Llangaffo, Brynsiencyn. and Llanddaniel makes its way to Bangor, and is only to a slight extent checked by the tolls at Llanfair and the Suspension Bridge, or intercepted by the London and North-Western Railway at Gaerwen or Llanfair. It is a kind of traffic which must be carried on without any transhipments, and which can only be by means of farm, carriers', and butchers' carts or heavy lorries. There are also a good many which only go as far as the shops and warehouses of the flourish:ng town of Menai Bridge. The tolls levied ei the cattle, sheep, and pigs passing through Llanfair tollgate, in addition to those on abonti50()0 carts and carriages, amounts to about £ 120 a vear. There is also a considerable amount of traffic, chiefly in sheep, from different parts of Carnarvonshire to Gaerwen. Llongefni, and the interior of Anglesey which now pcf3 by way of the Suspension Bridge, but which would find a shorter and more direct route to its destination if it could be ferried across from Carnarvon and landed at some convenient piece near Brynsiencyn. To do this it would be necessary to construct a suitable wharf or landing-place on the shore between Trefarthen and Hanidan. and m»ke one or more good roads to it. A commodious steamer for the conveyance of heavy carts and carriages would have to be provided. On the Carnarvon side it would be necessary to make a slip or landing-place about 25 feet wide on which carts could easily and safely turn round, and with a gradient not steeper than 1 in 20. This could best be done near the iow water landing-stage hy all extension cf the present unfinished dock wall and parallel to the shoiv. Passengers would here be landed close to the railway station and cattle to the slaughter-houses. The now ground which is rapidly being made here. by the deposit of ballast and rubbish, would become of great value to the harbour trust, and would be dis- posed of more readily for building pnrposes. The cost of the new wharf or landing-place and of the new roads leading down to it, would, no doubt, be very considerable, but the benefits to the ratepayers in Anglesey would be very great. The heavy traffic on the road to Menai Bridge would be greatly diminished, and the cost of its maintenance be lessened. This is a matter of 5reat importance, as in fi ve years' time the toll- ?ates on the Shrewsbury and Holyhead Road, which bring in £ 540 a vear to the Coiinty Council, are to be taken off. The profits of the 1 essaes of the Suspension Bridge will then be considerably increased, but a heavy burden will >e thrown upon the county of Anglesey. ) If the farmers in Anglesey are enabled by an mproved ferry to take their carta and carriages o the railway station or quays at Carnarvon mrl their fat stock to the slaughter-houses, a ( landsome profit may in many ways be exeected I ipon the outlay, nor will there be a less ad- antage to the shopkeepers of that ancient own.—Your obedient servant. ROBERT AP HUGH WILLIAMS. Plasgwyn, Llanfair, R.S.O., Anglesey.

J — 7 POimiADOC COUNTr COURT. APRIL 2:2ND.-Before IIi-; Honour Jidge Bishop# J. M. GRIFFITH V. J. LLOYD HA IT. This action was referred, by consent, to the registrar. CADWALADER WILLIAMS V. RICHARD EVANS. This was an actio i brought to recover a sum of money said to be due for straw sold at an auction in 1880.—Mr C. E. Breese appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr Millard, Dolgelley, for de- fendant.—A straw stack was sold at Dolowen, in two portions, the first to thd plaintiff, and the second to the defendant. Sometime afterwards defendant wiis said to have removed the portion purchased by plaintiff, who, however, did not disturb the other portion—Plaintiff, a farmer living at Ty'ndrain, Trawsfynydd, said he bought half of the stack at the sale, and paid £4: for it. There was a difference, as far as he was concerned, in the two portions. The auc- tioneer put his stick upon the end of the stack he was selling him, viz., the portion nearest the turnpike-road.-PlaDs of the place were put in, and examined by His Honour.-Plaintiff said he bought that portion furthest from the cowshed. Could not say when his portion was taken away. Defendant, when taking it away, said he was taking that part of the stack because he had bought it.—Cross-examined: When paying for the stack D. Jones allowed plaintiff 10s off. The auctioneer came round another stack to the one by the road. Did not know which of the two portions of the other stack was first sold. There was a rope across the stack. Noticed Ellis Williams standing close to. Did not say to the auctioneer that he had purchased thd whole of the stack. Found his mistake when Mr Lewis Williams put up the other end of the stack. The people did not laugh at him. His portion was only 10s more than that of R. Evans's.— Lewis Williams, auctioneer, Dolgelley, said that he put his stick on the end of the stnek nearest to him. Plaintiff bought the first portion, and defendant the other.-Gross-examinel He did say that plaintiff bought the portion furthest from the building. Was not quite sure that the stack ran in the direction of Talsarnau. C. Williams asked if he was not to have the whole stack? Witness said "No." The other half was sold to R. Evans. Witness denied seeing the plan (produced). He did not see it at Mr Millard's office. Plaintiff said defendant; had taken his portion of the stack.—His Honour drew attention to the inconsistent statement of the plaintiff, who said that he had paid for the stuff shortly after the sale, whilst the auctioneer said that when he went to plaintiff for the money it was in 1890.-D. Jones told the auctioneer not to ask plaintiff for the money, as they would settle between themselves.—His Honour said that the receipt showed there was something wrong in the case. It was incon- ceivable that the money had been paid a week after the sale, and yet that the plaintiff refused to pay when the auctioneer called for them. because defendant had taken his lot.—Pontiff was non-suited. MORGAN OWEN V. HUGH JONRS. Morgan Owen, Aberystwyth, sued Hugh Jones, blockmaker, for the recovery of the price of two old masts.—Mr J. Jones-Morria appeared for the defendant.—Pliuntig said that the riggers took out the two old mists from the Elizabeth Thomas," and left them at defen- dant's yard. Hugh Jones was to make two new masts, plaintiff to provide the wood. The foremast was to cost 28s, and the main-mast 30s. Defendant said he would not buy the two old spars, but would sell them for plaintiff. Subsequently, plaintiff went to Hugh Jones, and asked him about the spars, and Jones told him he had sold them to somebody at Pwllheli. Jones did not pay for the old masts.—Cross-examined: He was owner of the Elizabeth Thomas." The -old masts were left on the beach, and as near as possible to H. Jones's workshop. Was not aware that the harbour-master complained of the masts. Thomas H. Jones was part owner of the vessel in June., 1890. Was not aware that T. H. Jones had sold the masts to Hugh Jones. Plaintiff had not given authority to sell them. John Roberts took the pitch-pine logs. Plaintiff looked to Hugh Jones for the logs.—Mr Jones- Morris drew attention to the particulars of claim which were not all supplied to defendant, but were in the claim sent in to the court.-Plaintiff denied that T. H. Jenes has informed him that he (T. H. Jones) had authorised Hugh Jones to sell the masts.—The defence was that the old masts were sold by the defendant for the sum of £:2, on the authority of T. H. Jones.—After further argument, bis Honour said that T. H. Jones was co-partner with plaintiff, and could be attached in the action if a request was made. —The case was adjourned that the parties might come to a settlement, R. RICHARDS c. SAJICRL JONES. The amount claimed was £ 2.— Mr William George, represented the plaintiff, a grocer at Penrhyndeudraeth, and Mr Thomas Roberts ap- peared for defendant, who iived at Aberglaslyn. Defendant denied having had sroo Is after certain date—Ja igmoni: for the plaintiff. MASTER AND SERVANT. Jonn Griffith, farmer, L'.anystumdwy. su^i Jo ;n Oivie-. farm labourer, for breach of con- tract.—Mr William George appeared for the plaintili.—Plaintiff had engaged defendant as a tarrn servant, but the latter did not come to service as agreed upon. Defendant wrote to the plaintiff saying that he regretted that he had to return the earnest," as he had had his eyes ''opened," and intended to take a farm for himself. —Mr Howelly (AL's.srs Ivor Parry and Howeils, Pwllheli), was for the defendant.—Damages were ckiraed for the trouble and lost caused plaint:!? by the defendant.—In cross-examination plaintiff admitted tuaf he had engaged two other men after defendant, and that both of them had gone away.—In re examination plaintiff said one of the servants ran away because he was afraid of being compelled to marry some gir1.- Mr Howeils said defendant would have returned but for the fact that plaintiff having engaged another man. He (Mr Howeils) held that the plaintiff had released defendant from his agree- ment.—Judgment for the plaintiff. JOHN OWEN V. OWEN JONES. John Owen, shopkeeper, Baddgelert, for whom Mr William George appesred, sued Owen Jones anl his sons, Beddgelert.—Mr Thomas Roberts was for the defendants —John Owen said he sold goods to Owen Jones first of all and there was a pass book which was put in. The questijn for settlement was the responsibility of David and W. M. Jones, the two sons both married. Plaintiff siid that O. Jones and Co." was on the cover of the account book.—Mrs Owen said she went to the sons and thev pro- mised to be responsible for th debt in future. If they had not, done so. she would not have given them any more goods.—Judgment for the two sons and against Owen Jo^es.-—In the course of the hearing of the case, it transpired that Owen Jones wos in receipt of parish relief.-ITis Honour remarked that, judging from theappear- ancf of the two sons, they should be made to c mtrihute towards the keop of ttielr father.— Mr Thomas Roberts said rhat thev were ericu-y-, be red with their own families.—Mr Jones-Morris remarked that Mr Roberts was the clerk to the guardians (laughter). EVAN WILLIAMS V. MARGARET WILLIAMS. This case had been before his Honour at the last court. The plaintiff lived at Nevin, ant claimed from the defendant f61 14s 9d for money lent to her late hushand. Captain John Wilii uns. of the schooner Messenger," and an order to administer the estate with interest. His Honour, then, ordered the registrar to go into the accounts of the e.-tate, which he did.—Mr Mostyn Roberts appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr W. George for the defendant.—Mr Mostyn Roberts stated that the registrar had made bis report, which he read. The particulars of the money received and paid by the defendant, and the particulars of the estate bad been ascertained, and the principal question now for his Honour to decide was the claim of Messrs Morris and Parry, as mortgagees of the schooner I- Mes- senger." They had a mortgage on the vessel from the late Captain Williams to secure £ 150. and they now claimed £ lf>0 lis 4d as the sum due to them on the mortgage. But on soiag through the accounts, it appeared that at the time )f Captain Williams's death, the balance actually 1ue was X30 16s only, and that the difference i. claim was made up of payments made by Mr D. Morris to various persons since the death. These payments were partly in respect of debts owing jefore the death, and partly of repairs, insurance, ind payments connected with a voyage made by -lie vessel since the death. These payments, be Mr Roberts) contended,could iior he included i-t the mortgage, and the only .amounts which Messrs Parry and Morris could claim were the C30 IGs. and X7 7s 6:1 for general expenses.—Mr ieorge said that the payment were perfectly egular, and ought to be allowed. They were ill in connection with the vessel of which Mr I ^orris was appointed manager when the 1 aortgage was given, ar.d it made no difference vhether they were paid by him or by the vidow. Mr George 'went into the accounts at 'reat length, and after a long discussion his Ionour said that the case was a very important ne. and he would take time to consider his ecision.—It was agreed that, in the meantime* is vessel should be sold. 'rinted and Published or the Proprietor bf ft DANIEL RRES, at the Herald Office, High- F Street, Carnarvon, Friday, April 24th, 18.91 • i