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MAY DAY AT_LLANDTJDu).
MAY DAY AT_LLANDTJDu). THIS year, a new departure was r.:¡adp T: flairs at ir- lias ulwsys vfi ■ stable question wheu the f* season" slJouH • did really commence. Thanks to some swr arising; spirits, it was this year decide- to fix U first of 'il, get May a» a sort of landmark. It is diltirur ro get at the names of the leading men in new movement, hut we may mention Mr Joi", Jones, Central Buildings; Mr D. Gill.a* oi' i!.«- '•'• i.-t>n estate, a recent newcomer who has i.:jhl >rted much public spirit into the to»vn («s .i.i^need by the lute horticultural, &•?., shoW> »V. Jones, schoolmaster, who found rca. > isiries in Lord Mosiyii. Mv Ehas Jones. J i' :Mr William Bevan, chairman of the i-i.oners Mr John Ridge, of the Manor, and A step was taken to a Lhmdudn y but on this occasion without the ;VJay Qu««n." The defect will be supplied by-und^y, when the people will better understand the tr:»-l.h<»d of going a-Mayitig." In former tini-s. "Cùngen Ha' the opening of summer, was an IA.portent institution in Wales. As iIldicattr[, it was decided to inaugurate the season t 'i-mdudno with a May-day procession. Lord Mostyn consented to act as president. vice- presidents were Messrs W. oevan, Ci. uriri in of the commissioners, and Elias Jo- es. r-Tiring- chairman. The marshalls of the pr- c- ;5. ion were Messrs J. Ridge, The Minor, and B K'„ imvies, draper; chairman of the committee, Mr John Jones, Central Buildings; treasurer, ilr S. Dunphy, provision dealer; lion, secretary, MrD, Gillart; secretary, lr M. W. Jones. Several prizes were otic-red, and the following >v>-re the judges: Colonel Platt, Gorddino; Colonel Alder, 13, Gloddaeth-crescent; Mujor Ellis, Conway; Mr W, A. Dew, auctioneer \;ll place of Captain O. Thomas, Bryndu. Rho^'C-h, who could not be present); Messrs John Porter, Pwll- ycrochon Hotel, Colwyn Bay; W. t'onway Bell, Brynfiynnon, Hhuddlan; John Owt" Glyn- llifon; T.T.Marks, C.E., lias Myrdans Llan- dudno; G. fl. Pugh, solicitor, do.; O- Morgan, do. A. Paris, Chester JOlul Ed»var », ti) i s t, t Conway; Edmund Gillart, solicitor, ivinchyn- Ileth J. Rumsey Williams, V.S., A. Evans, N, B. of Wales, Llandudno; Or E. Luke Freer, Ormeside, Llandudno. The follow- ing gentlemen were the stewardsMessrs Ellis Jones, T. J. Jones, W. G. Mobley, Robert Rooerts, J. J. Marks, Pell, A. G. Pugh, J. ii.oerts, J. Owen, Conolly, L. J. Conway, G. A. Humphreys, J. D. Williams, Richard Jorps, J. B. Jolmson, Stephenson, Hugh Davies. T. 0. Owen, J. Littler, Robert Parry, A. A. Sarson, A. E. Daines, R. Bellis, T. Wiley, E. J, Walking, Arnold, Jones, A. T. Marks, J. Winter, and Royle. The procession was formed in Gioddaeth- street. All the principal hostelries dis- played bunting, including ot. George's, Queen's, Lockyer's, Imperial, and Marine Hotels. On the Parade there was an excellent show of flags before Chatsworth House. It took the marshalls less time than expected to give a start to the long file of those who had entered. The procession was about a mile and a half in length, taking about two hours to pass a given point. Jbe march was from Gloddaeth-street, down Mostyn-street, through Vaughan-street, down passed Mostyn, Nevill, and Penrhyn-crescents, and on to Craigydon, when a detour was made, the pro- cession returning passed the said named cres- cents up to Church-walks. Froll1 here the march was made passed the Royal ,ot.-I, then along Clement-street, through De^inwy street, along Caroline-street, round tli Cottage Hospital, then through Augusta. Mad' c, and Chapel-streets, back to Gloddaeth-street Now began the difficult task of arranging the different classes so that they might be judged. After a little time, however, the work was accomplished, and the judges went through their work with alacrity. At the head of the procession was the Con way- Volunteer Band, conducted by Mr J. Next to them came class 1. being horses with lorries, the property of the Llandudno Improve- ment Commissioners, and the London and North-Western Railway Company. Tht- were five vehicles belonging to the former, and five to the latter. As usual, the horses feeding at the expense of the town were bright nr\ sleek, drawing watering catering carts and a street bruiser, the first prixe falling into the lot of those in charge ot David Jones. The second prize was awarded to Mr Thomas Blythin, a railway man. In class 2, four prizes were offered t" the horse with cart or lorry which had regularly worked for carting within the Llandudno Im- provement Commissioners' district. Tfiere was a good number of entries, the prizes b.>ing thus awarded:—1, Owen Owen, Llandudno Commissioners; 2, William Daiuos, owner, Thomas Jones, driver: 3, William Roberts, com- missioners 4, Owen Owen, ditto. In class 3, there were five prizes for landaus and covered carriages on horse, the first 21s being given by Mr T. Barker, Plas Gogarth. high sheriff of Carnarvonshire, There were IS exhibits. The prizes were awnrded as follows :-1. MrC A. LLartley, owner, William Douggan, driver; 2, Mr Robert Parry, butcher, owner, Edward Pulett, driver; 3. Mr C. A. Hartley, owner, James Brookes, driver; 4, Mr William Davies, owner, John Wynne, driver; 5, Mr C. Clements, owner, John Wynne, driver. Class 4. w:ss a one-horse open carriage and waggonette, there being five prizes. This also was a terge show, and the awards were us fol- lows:-I, Mr John Fortmaun, Craigside Hydro, driver, pelf; 2. Mr Richard Jones, the Stores, owner, James V. Stanley, driver; 3. Mr W. Woodgatt, owner, Thomas Jones, driver; 4, Mr John Owen, owner, ditto, driver; fI, Mr C. Clements, owner, William Rowlands, driver. Class 5, four-in-hand This was a splendid show, though one would have wished t" see a greater number, Mr C. A. Hartley having only a ( couple on exhibition. The coach designed by Mr John Roberts, Llandudno, who patented the same, carried the first prize, W. Trevor being driver, and George Edwards guard. The second coach was in charge of G. Hammond. After this came the fire brigade, with their reel cart, and the fire engine proper. They werei in charge of Lieutenant Thorpe, In connection with this part of the ceremony it should be stated that the brigade had fixed in Gloddaeth- street, at the entrance to Mostyn-street, the escape ladders, covered with bunting, ¡u'd bearing a flag having th > motto An.iilum in perwnlo" (Help in danger). Under these bidders all the animals and vehicles made their appear- ance on their start for a couple of hours' parade through the town. In class 6, two 'prizes were offered for pair horse char-a-banc and omnibuses, the money value being guaranteed by Messrs John Roberts and Son, coitch builders. There was a demur, -vehicles so different in character being put in the same class, and a protest made. However, the judges awarded the prize to a bus belonging to Mr E. Goulding, Boarding Establishment, Chnreh- walks which vehicle had been recer, tly built by the givers of the prizes. The- second money prize was given to Mr T. P. Davies, St. George's Hotel (Mr Robert Davies, driver). Class 7 included ponies in harness: The first prize was awarded to Mr C. A, Hartley, owner; S. Genter, driver. Class 8, three prizes Mr E. R. Daines. owner, was given the first prize, T. Harrington rider; 2, Mrs Jane Morris, owner, Lemtiel Jones, rider extra prize, Mrs Winston ley, owner, Robert Winstanley, rider. Class 9, tradesmen's turnout, two or fonr wheels, used for trade purposes only 1, Mr W. G. Mobley, Gloddaeth-street, owner, David Jones, driver: 2, Messrs T. and J. Owen, Glodd- aeth-street, owners, Robert Jones, driver; 3,1 Mrs J. H. Johnson, London Restaurant, owner, R. Jones, driver; 4, Mr S. Dunphy, Mostyu- street, owner, Robert Williams, driver; 5, Mr William Hill, iErated Water Works, owner, Albert Hit! driver. Next after this came the Festiniog (Llan) Brass Band, conducted by Mr J. M. Jones. Class 10, display of tradesmen's goods: 1, Messrs T. and J. Owen, bakers, See., Gioddaeth- atreet 2, Mr S. Dunphy. provision dealer, Mostyn-street; 3, Messes Hugh Roberts and Son, 9. Madoc-street, hay merchants; 4. Mrs Elizabeth Dickin, Promenade Restaurant, South- parade; 5, Mr Thomas Edwards, market gardener; 6, Mr William Hill, aerated water manufacture; 7. Mr Richard Roberts, fish- monger, Mostyn-street. Next came the lifeboat, drawn by eight horses. Inside were the hon. secretary (the Rev J. Raymond), Messrs John Huhes, coxswain; Thomas Parry, second coxswain John Williams, bowman, and a full complement of crew. Class I I-, demotistratinti of mechanical or any other industry: 1. Mr John Roberts, coach builder, &-c.; 2. Mr William Arnold, draper, Rochester House, Mostyn-street; extra prize, Mr David Jones, chimney sweeper, town crier, &c. Class 12, town porters with eirtq 1, Robert Williams; 2, D. M. Jones; 3, John Emlyn Jones. Cla8 13, bath chairs W. Judson 1 and 2. Class 15, best groomed and decorated cart horse, &c.: I, Mr Thomas E. Owen, Pyllau Farm, owner, David Davies, driver; 2, do.. owner, David Jones, driver; 3, James Deardec, Gloddaeth Isa'. We find that in class 7, for ponies in harness, Messrs Edward Owen and Sons, butchers; W. Evans, driver, took the second prize. In the show were some interesting exhibits, not necessarily for competition. though some of them obtainediprises. A great genius and comicality was displayed by Mr David Jones, chimney sweeper, town crier, town porter, and what not, and he never gets angry by being called Dafydd Ty Del," and his show on Friday was del (unique or pretty) in every respect. He had his chimney-cleaning apparatus in his hands, and he himself was poiied on a town porter's cart, driven by a neat pony. Of course, he had the necessary soot covering his countenance, and sounded the town crier's bell now and anon. But the best part of the show was a chimney pot, in which was deposited the adopted son of Jones, young Teddy," who with his brush, was a veritable sweep of former days, emerging out of a chimney after giving it a thorough cleaning out. David Jones got an extra prize anu young Teidy an hci-ioratium. Coming to the tradesmen, Captain If. Lester, of the Prince of Wales Hotel, and 48, Mostyn- street (corner of South-parade), sole ageut of Messrs Worthington and Co., brewers, Burton, displayed three floats richly painted, one con- taining beer barrels, the other aerated waters, and the third a complement of bottled stuff in every variety. This procession of the one firm was preceded by the owner's private phaeton, driven by Mr J.A.Johnson, foreman at filestores I Mr Richard Owen, of the iClock and Harring- ton Vaults, Mostyn-street, agent of Messrs Bass and Co., sent out two fine floats to add to the I day's eclat. Mr S. Dunphy, agent of Messrs W. Gilbey and Co., was much en evidence. Mr John Roberts, coachbuilder, &c who took first prize for demonstration of mechanical or any other industry, showed a landau in frame upon a float, it being in course of construction by a number of men over whom iair J. Robinson was foreman. Upon a second lorry was a wheeler, a coachsmith, and a striker busily at work, the men being Samuel Roberts, Robert Jones and Hugh Roberts. On a third vehicle were J. Cheetham, Thomas Lodge, and others at the work of wheel painting and carriage uphol- stering. Then came a raw-made char-a-b mc containing the bulk ofthe workmen; wi)i). upon a fifth lorry were members of the shoeing and iron department, with fire, bellows, and anvil fully employed, the chief members being John Jones and William Owen. Mr W. G. Mobley, provision dealer, 3, Glodd- aeth-street, made a good show with his van, in which he displayed hams, bacon, chaps, cheese, with an emblem of how these articles can be cut up by producing a huge knife and steelyard. There were also on the vehicle some of Mr Mobley's bakers and confectioners dressed as French chefs. Messrs T. and J. Owen, provision dealers, had a van containing hams, bacon, tea, &c.; also a two-wheel cart bearing home-made bread, hams, lard, cheese, &c., a lorry burdened with Victoria flour in sacks. Mr John Jones, Central Buildings Jnow known as Messrs Jones and Sons), did not send anything for competition,, but contributed largely to the show. One exhibit was highly interesting. It consisted of what might be a travelling show, with various departments. In one place were a couple of fine rams, the horns of which were of a most decorative character; then came specimfens of wool, and above that some ewes with fine lambs. In front of the vehicle was a young girl with raven hair carrying on her lap a pet lamb, and the cry was that she should be Little Mary and her lamb." Messrs Jones and Sons contributed horses and other vehicles to the show, and no doubt added much to the appearance, as Mr John Jones himself had given zest to the whole concern, Mr J. Forrester, Sydenham House, hairdresser and tobacconist shop, Mostyn-street, had an exhibitidn of all kinds of the weed, as well as the furniture of a hairdresser, with men ready to do the amiable by way of. taking the hair off either head or face. Mr Arnold, Rochester House, Mostyn-street, the man of tons of Welsh shawls," had a very good show of warmth, showing the shawls, the yarn they were made from, the wool, the sheep, the famous Welsh sheep, that John Jones bred This exhibit claimed a second prize. Not the least interesting was "-the bird man," whom hardly could be recognised under his Garibaldian suit and hirsute, But theie was Signor Ferrari playing his Italian harp, and blowing, occasionally, his trumpet, as if he was in command of his troupe of birds on the promenade. Among other interesting auxiliaries to the procession were the cyclists, who deemed it proper to wear masks of different characters, even from the pug dog to Ally Sloper. Then there were fdonkeys, with one neat driver representing Joseph with his coat of many colours, the lad being Robert Winstanley, his role in the procession being greatly admired. The affair would not have been complete with- out a contribution by Mr E. R. Dainez, of "Smiler" ronown. As Mr Ned Dainez was in the French metropolis, he sent down a substi- tute, who drove the car, and made a faithful representation of Ally Sloper," Solomon," the goat, with gilded horns, coming in the rear. It is difficult to mention all the items in this important procession. Suffice it to say that people who have spend their May-day at larger towns state that at no place they saw a more successful and interesting May-day show. It :s expected that next year, when it is almost certain the procession will be repeated, the affair will be a much greater success. We should state that Mr E. Taplin supplied the fine horses which drove the fire-brigade and engine. There were also in the procession cart load of coal sent by Messrs J. Parry and Son,and by Mr R. D. Owen also trucks of hay sent by Messrs Hugh Roberts and Son. Mr E. Foulkes, the veteran fishmonger,, had a show of fish, crockery, and old china and prints, while Mr Richard Roberts, fishmonger, displayed a large stock. Mr W. E. Davies, fishmonger, also was a large contributor to the show.
THE NORTH WALES COALMINERS'…
THE NORTH WALES COALMINERS' FEDZRATION. APPOINTMENT OF AN AGENT. ON Monday afternoon, at a meeting of the North Wales Miners' Federation, at which dele- gates were present from most of the collieries in North Wales, the following were appointed to represent the federation at the forthcoming conference at Che.,ter.-Toan Williams, Wynn- stay Colliery, Ruabon William Williams, Plas- power Colliery, Wrexham and Latham Seaman, Bailey Hill Colliery, Mold.—The appointment of a paid agent to look after the interests of the coalmtners belonging to the Federation was next proceeded with, and it was announced that the voting had resulted as follows:—loan Williams (Wynnstay Colliery), 3451 votes; Richard Jones (secretary of the Federation), 1194; majority for Williams, 2275, The other candidates with- drew.—It was proposed that the new agent should commence his duties in three mouths' time, and that he should be paid X2 a week and travelling expenses.
ORGAN OPENING AT LLANRWST.
ORGAN OPENING AT LLANRWST. A NBW organ was opened and dedicated at the Llanrwet Pavish Church, on Thursday. Special services were held during the day as follows:— In Welsh at 10.30 a.m., when the preacher was the Rev T. Lloyd, vicar choral of St. Asaph. The service was intoned by the rector, the Rev Chancellor Hugh Jones, assisted by the Revs T. Tudno Junes and J. Davies, curates; and the following hymns were sung: l'r Arglwydd cenwchlafarglod." (Old 100th) "Aleluiah! yr anwylaf" (St. Garmon); Pan doro'r wawr- ddydd lan (Praise); Pss. 33 (Boyce in D) and 150 (grand chant). The anthem Molwch yr Arglwydd'' was specially composed for the occasion by Mr D. Parry, organist of St. Mary's Church, and was very well sung by the choir, the tenor solo being taken by Mr Edward Jones, Dolgarrog. It is, we believe, to be published shortly, and will be found to be a valuable addition to the list of Welsh festival anthems. The English service was at 3 p.m., when the Rev C. Hylton Stewart, vicar of New Brighton, preached from the words, I will sing with the spirit, and I will sing with the understanding also" (I Cor. xiv. 15). The service was intoned by the Rev Henry Jones, vicar choral of St. Asaph the anthem being, 0 praise God in His Holiness," by Trimnell. Mr D. Parry played with his usual vigour and skill at both the morning and afternoon services. At the evening service, at 7 p.m., Haul's cantata, "The Holy City," was sung by a we!l-b;;]anced choir of over xty voices, under the leadership ot Mr Parry, w:e church being filled to overflowing by an tentive and reverent congregation. The solos wre sung by Miss Annie Humphreys (Ruthin), Mi-s Walton Evans, Mr T. C. Jones (Denbigh), and the Rev Henry Jones. The oriz,tii accom- paniment was ably displayed by Miss Hugh- Jones, and during the service the Rev C. Hylton Stewart also displayed several pieces, displavint; with great effect the fine tone and piwer of the instrument. The organ, which has been erected at & cost of £ '380, is the work of Messrs llele and Co., who have fully justified the confidence reposed in thetn by the committee. In tone and workmanship the instrument leaves nor,hing to be desired, and it is satisfactory to know tha.t. it bus been opened practically free from debt, some £ 5 being now all that is needed to make up the amount. The builders were represented at the services by Mr Ryder and Mr Black lock, Mr Hele himself being prevented by illness from being present.
j TESTIMONIAL TO MR T. T.…
j TESTIMONIAL TO MR T. T. MARKS, C.E., LLANBUDXO. OUT of what was, on the face of it, an unpleasant affair in the history of Llandudno, there came oil on Friday evening a very pleasant re-union. Owing to certain circumstances, Mr T. T. Marks, Plas ilyrddin, Ahbej'-roid, clerk, surveyor, and engineer of the Board of Commissioners for the last 14 years, severed his connection with the public affairs of the town. His friends thought- that Mr Marks should not retire without a public recognition of his services, A hearty response rewarded their efforts. The object ot the movement was happily express-d in the following resolution :— That in recognition of the long and valuable services rendered by Mr T. T. Marks, as engineer and clerk to the Llandudno Commissioners, he be presented with an illuminated address and album, containing views and subscribers'signa- tures." This resolution was come to at the Marine Hotel on March 19th. The presentation was made May 1st, a goodly sum of money, which by a little delay might have been en- hanced, having been collected. Dr Bold Wil- liams acted as chairman, and Mr H, Melsora, postmaster, than whom no better person could be secured to make certainty a success, acted as hon. secretary. The presentation took place after a dinner at the Marine Hotel, in the room where the Queen of Roumania used to receive the bards and minstrels. There were present: Dr K. II. Bold Williams, J.P. (chairman), Mr Elias Jones, J.P., C.C, (vice-chairman), Mr T. T. Marks. C.E. (the guest of the evening). Rev John Morgan, B.A., the rector Messrs William Devan (chairman of the commissioners), R. S. Chamberlain (solicitor of the board), G. H. Pugh, solicitor; Joseph Burton, chemist; the Rev J. Spinther James, C.C., Dr T. Kenriclc Davies, Messrs C. Hodson, Heath House; J. Caraher, T. Edge, ironmonger R. Fisher, do.; A. T. Marks, Plas Myrddin; Wil- liim Wood, commissioners' office; James Cutts, J. E. Hawoith, ironmonger; W, McGrath, Craigydon; F. Reading, J. Littler, Mostyn- street; Captain H. Lester, Prince of Wales Hotel; Messrs Hugh Edwards, Berkeley House; Denbigh Cooper, Mostyn-street; Robert Parry, purveyor of meat; J. E. Wilkinson, stationer; E. Goulding, Boarding Establishment; John Ridge, The Manor; William Evans, Boarding Establishment; Rev. J. Raymond, Messrs Jules Riviere, Bodalaw E. E. Bone, solicitor; G. A. Humphreys, M S.A., architect; John Owen, North Madoc-street Thomas Owen, Milford House Richard Owen, A. Evans, National Bank of Wales; A. Sumner, Grosvenor Hotel; W. Walton, Birmingham; J. Thorne, Gorphwysfa; C. S. Turner, organist; S. Chantrey, Imperial Hotel; J. J. Marks, solicitor; W. D. Henderson, solicitor; A. A. Sarson, dentist; A. G, Pugh, accountant; Rev Lewis Jones, Bangor; J. T. Marks, Plas Myrddin; J. Adey Wells, National Provincial Bank; Foulkes, Abergele; John Bughes, house agent; Richard Conway, C.C., ironmonger; Arthur James, 6, Mostyn- crescent; II. Melsom, postmaster. The menu was everything which could be ex- pected, and the catering and waiting of a high order, thanks to the Misses Conway and her assistants. The Chairman gave the loyal items in a pleasant and able manner.—The toast of the lord-lieutenant (Mr J. E. Greaves) and the high sheriff for the county (Mr T. Barker, Plas Gogarth, Llandudno) was duly honoured. Mr It. S. Chamberlain, the under-sheriff, replied. The toast, I' Bishops:of the diocese, clergy, and ministers of all denominations," was proposed by Mr E. E. Bone, and responded to by the Rev J. Morgan, B.A., and the Rev J. Raymond Baptist minister. The Army, Navy, and Auxiliary Forces," was proposed by Mr R. S. Chamberlain, and re- sponded to by Captain A. A. Sarson, C.P.O., S. Chantrey, and Mr John Ridge, an old volunteer. —After this, Mr Denbigh Cooper gave an appro- I priate song.—The Chairman next called upon the hon. secretary to read the address to be pre- sented to Mr Marks. The address, by the way, was the work of a Carnarvon man, Mr J. A. Vaughan, 3, Twthill-terrace, whose illumination and writing was greatly admired. The text was as follows:—
I TO THOMAS T. MARKS, ESQ.,…
I TO THOMAS T. MARKS, ESQ., &C. I Sir,—At a meeting of the inhabitants of Llan- dudno, held at the Marine Hotel, on the 19th March, f 1891, Dr K. H. Bold Williams, J.P., in the chair, it was unanimously resolved to present yon with an address upon your retirement from the office of clerk and engineer to the commissioners, which office you have so ably filled for the past fourteen years. The progress of Llandudno during the period you have been identified with it has been marvoiinns, evidenced by the fact that upon your appointment in 1970, the revenue of the board was only L2000, whereas in 1890, the town having in the meantime acquired the properties of the gas and water works, it had increased to over 222,000. The excellent system of water works planned and executed by you, and inaugurated by H.R.H. the Prince of Wales, is a monument of engineering skill, while the gas concern under your management has proved a substantial source of revenue tofH«» n for during your term of office the manufacture of gfs has increased from 12,000,000 to 31,000,000 cubic feet, while the price has been reduced from 6s 5d to 4s 3d per thousand cubic feat, and on your recommendation the commissioners have now re- solved to supply gas for domestic and manufacturing purposes at os per thousand cubic feet. The above facts speak most eloquently of your managing ability. All works entrusted to you by the board, whether in connection with the gas, water, sewerage, buildings, or general improvements, have always been carried out with the greatest satisfaction. Your obtaining for the board its several loans free of agents' charges, and your securing the Dulyn water-shed, comprising 1400 acres of land, as free- hold to the town, whereby the source of our water supply will be ever kept free from habitation, and, therefore, absolutely free from contamination, are instances of your cxpertness and foresight. The several permanent improvements you have carried ont in the town, such as the widening of the Conway road, the asphalting and ornamentation of the promenade, and the planning and beautifying of the Happy Valley bear witness of your professional dexterity. As clerk ana aciviser to tne board you have on all occasions discharged your duties with rare ability and skill. By yortr power of initiation and sagacity the board, by a series of provisional orders and bye- laws, have acquired a system of administration which is unsurpassed, and you have proved yourself such a safe adviser to the commissioners that the town during your term of office has not suffered any loss or reproach in connection with either administration or finance. Your mme is indissolubly connected with the history and progress of one of the most attractive and prosperous seaside resorts in the kingdom. We greatly admire the energy, integrity, and manliness, which so eminently characterise you both in public and in private and in the new sphere of business which you now enter amongst us, we hope you will obtain all the success which your undoubted abilities merit and your numerous friends anticipate. While expressing for you and yours our warm regard, we beg your acceptance of the accompanying album and silver-plate, and hope we may long be spared to enjoy each others society, and the pleasure of memory of which this testimonial will evar be a source.—Signed, &c." Mr Marks was also presented with a tea and coffee service, supplied through Messrs Edge and Fisher, Mostyn-street; a silver tray through Messrs Whitby and Co., Mostyn-streat; an album containing interesting view of scenes which Mr Marks has been connected with ("supplied through Mr B. Woodcock); and a bracelet, containing a watch, a present to Mrs Marks. All the articles were very handsome and valuable. The Chairman, in making the presentation, said it was just fourteen years since Mr Marks came amongst them, and these fourteen years had been most momentous in the history of Llanduino, inasmuch as the town had made rapid &trides on the way of progress—greater probably than any town ot its size and popula- tion. Mr Marks had superintended their water supply, and their large and modernised gas- works. During the period they had erected an infectious hospital, asphalted the promenade, and carried out other improvements. He must also refer to the presentation of the Happy Valley to the town by Lord Mostyn, and the fonntain by Lady Augusta Mostyn. He (the chairman) was sure it was a source of great pleasure for them to know with what williiigiiesm and cheerfulness all had responded to the appeal, and had the presentation been delayed a little further many additional amounts would have come in. It was his pleasant duty to fisk Mr Marks to accept for Mrs Marks a bracelet containing a watch as a token of the regard in which she was held. They could not be unmindful of her many good qualities, and as a townswoman she had always rendered many useful service in many a good cause. The chairman then gave the health of "Mr and Mrs Marks 4 loud cheers), Mr Denbigh Cooper then gave an appropriate sonrr. Mr T. T. Marks, in reply, said it WHS highly gratifying to him, as they might suppose, to be invited to a gathering like that, and be the 4 recipient of such handsome presents. The occasion was unique in many respects. They had not waited until he was dead to do him honour, which that evening was the case. Another thing that was unique was that he was honoured in his own country by his own people, though he did not for one moment wish I to convey the idea that he was ungrateful to the English and friends of all nationalities who had so liberally responded to the appeal made. The I gathering was remarkable from a family point of view, because there was his father, whose early example and precept was a large factor in his (Mi 1. i. Marks') public career. He might | perhaps be allowed to-remark that he hoped it would be an incentive to his two sons, who were also present, to do good. Bo had been eon- nected in his public life in Uundudno with a great many concerns. One, the waterworks, had been referred tu, which works were opened by the heir to the throne of England. Last j year they bad under that roof a charming lady, the Queen of iitouma da, whose visit had been of very sirel,.t service to Liimdudno, by making it known far and wide. That night, though they were not graced by the presence of royalty, they had given him a right royal one which was enough to make anyone envious. He was appointed to the various oifbes in, August, 1S76, and when he then went about to survey the place, he said to himself, "Here is a spot for a man to make his mark." They remembered how the late Mr John Bright had spoken of the place. They were certainly the words of a seer, for there was nothing to prevent the prosperity of Llandudno. Twenty years ago, the amount of money which passed in a year through the hands of the public officers were X1400, whereas last year it amounted to 122,000. Surely, those figures meant something. Referring to the waterworks, which was TO him always a hobby, he could never feel tba.t he was entirely cut off from the waterworks. He would venture to say, taking the commissioners as a whole, they were a go-ahead body of men, spending money judiciously; and the result showed they were right. And they must remember that they had rivals on the right and left-Colwyn Bay and Peyimaeanawr-wliicii wore going on for large schemes of water supply. But they could never beat Llandudno. Therefore he would say to the gentlemen who had the administation of affairs, that if they exercised a wise administra- tion for the next live years, the place would still make progress. He could not sit down without I expressing his great gratitude for the kind way they had received the toast. He had specially to thank the gentiemun to whose lot befell the most labourious part of the work, the hon. secretary (Air H. Melsom). He (the speaker) felt sure when he heard who the secretary was that the movement would be stamped with suc- cess. He also thanked tlHm for the kind refer- ences made to his wife. He remembered their juvenile friend, Mons Riviere stating two years ago that he was not of much use without his wife. He (Mr Marks) was of no use at all with- out his wife, as her advice was alwaysright. Mr Marks thanked his friends for the great honour they had conferred upon him. Mons Riviere then proposed the board of com- missioners, coupled with the name of Mr W. Bevan, the chairman. He said I am sure you will agree with me that for a town whose prin- cipal business is to provide attractions for visi- tors it is most important that its government should be in capable hands, and I am none the less .certain that I shall have your approval when I say that Llandudno is fortunate in that respect. From what 1 have read in the news- papers, I should judge that the affairs of the town are at the meetings of the board discussed with great zeal and ability. Sometimes I have noticed that all have not thought alike. I should like, if allowed to do so, to make a suggestion. I am as you are aware, trying to keep perfect harmony in the body of musicians over which I preside, and I venture to say that very few dis- cordant notes can be hetrd during our perform- ances. Doubtless you have observed that when presiding over that body of men I hold in my hand a baton. Now a baton may be used in more ways than one, and I am certain that if the chairman of the board were also to arm himself with a stick when pre- siding, the sight of thai weapon might perhaps have the effect of cooliag the heat of argument (laughter). Mr Bevan suitably relied. The Rev J. Spinther James proposed the members for the countt and boroughs, and Mr R. S. Chamberlain aid Mr William Evans replied. To the town and trate of Llandudno, Mr H. Melsom and others responded. Other toasts were responded to by Messrs W. D. Henderson, G. U Pcgh, Wm. Bevan, J. Ridge, and others. The host, Mr R. Conway, was warmly compli- mented upon the able arrangements in connec- tion with the banquet,
CARNARVON HARBOUR TRUST.
CARNARVON HARBOUR TRUST. TUESDAY.—Present: Tha Hon. Fred. G. Wynn (chairman), Messrs (vice-furman), W. H. Owen, Charles A. Jones, J. H. Roberts, J. Issard Davies, M. T. Morris, George Farren. Owen Thomas. Norman Duvies, W. Lloyd Griffith, Richard Thomas, and Arthur Heath (clerk and surveyor). FIN ANnAL. From the report of tie finance committee, it appeared that the numbtT of slates shipped from the port of Carnarvon fr)m 1st January to 31st March, 1891, was 18,304tons, against 19,730 in 1890; received for harbour dues from 1st July to 30th April. 1889-90' £ 1429; same period 1890-91, £ 1316.—In replf to Mr Norman Davies, Mr Menzies said that Absrmenai had cost them up to now X291.-Iti thecourse of a short dis- cussion, Mr W. Lloyd Griffith said he objected to the purchase of a steafl launch, as he thought it would be better tc wait until they had finished with the Abe-menai work.—It was stated that this question would come on again, and on the motion of Mr Menzies, seconded by Mr Issard Davies, the recommendations of the committee were passed. passing IOLLS. In reply to a letter from the -Trust, inquiring whether The Harbour an-1 Passing Tolls Act, 1861," affected the powefs of the Carnarvon Harbour Trustees to levy tolls on vessels passing through the Menai Straits, the Board of Trade wrote to suggest that the Ttustees should consult their legal adviser (laughter), the question being a legal one, and upon wtich the Board could give no authoritative opinion.—Mr J. H. Roberts: Our difficulty was this, we wanted to know the technical meaning of passing tolls.—The Chairman: Who is our legal adviser, Mr Roberts or Mr Jones (laughter) ?— Mr Menzigs: Both (renewed laughter).—Mr Owen Thomas Wet!, Mr Farrenquite willing to pay, and I do not see why others should not (laughter).—Mr Farrsn said he thought it was only a fair thing to pay for buoys and liiglits.- Mr Richard Thomas wsa of opinion that it would be better to submi; the question to the sub-committee.—MrMensies said it was already before the finance coiimitree.—Mr J. H. Roberts proposed that the passing tolls ba put in force from the 1st of June.—Mr Norman Davies asked whether the ccmmittee had considered the mode of collecting the tolk-Ir Menzies replied thai they had not.—The natter was left to the committee. THE ABKMIHNAI BREACH. The Clerk reported that the work at Aber- menai was now completed, a total length of 1700 feet having been done at a cost of £ 291. During the March tide he uoticed places where the breach had ben washed away below the level of the high water spring tides, and thus forming a channel which every spring tide would tend to deepen. This place he had filled up by means of larjje shingle stones forming a small mount and rutningup to a height of about two feet. This work would not only prevent the tide from running over the ridge, but would also considerably strengthen the groyne. On the north side of the ridge watling had been fixed to a channel of about 570 feet, and he was pleased to say that this had already been the menns of collecting a large quantity ot sand, in some places to the height of between three and four feet. This wcrk should be carried on at once to the whole leigth of the groyne. He bad also at different tifles examined the sand hills and found that theP were gradually being worn away. As it was very desirable that there should be further protetfion to prevent the sand from being blown he begged to recom- mend that watling be paced along the most ex- posed place, as he thougit this would to a large ex- tent form a screen and t!us prevent the sand from being blown away quitiso rapidly as at present. —Mr Menzies asked that the committee be granted a further sum If not exceeding £ 200 to complete the woks Lt AI)ermenai.-Ou the motion of Mr Owen Thomas, seconded by Mr Issard Davies, this wa granted.—Referring to a former remark of Mr V. Lloyd Griffith respec- ting a steam launch, tl Chairman said it would be well if a statement ''as prepared showing the amount it cost the Trut for rowing to and from Abr-rineuai, They wcld then see whether it would not pay them better to have a steam launch.—Mr W. H. Of on said a steam launch I would be useful in my ways, and the Miyor I said that it would aloS-we the time of the men. —Mr W. Lloyd GrilHt> sjiid that before getting a steam launch they siouid reduce the cues as some people grumbled about them. MOCHINGS. On the motion of Mrls>ari Davies, seconded by -Mr O. Thomas, it ^asdecided fo give permis- sion to Mr iVtft'Cmillan o illt do n moorings, the place to bepoioted' out tit him by the surveyor or harbourmaster.
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IDOLGELLEY BOARD OF GUARDIAN.…
I DOLGELLEY BOARD OF GUARDIAN. I TIm ordinary meeting of the above beard was held on Saturday, under the presidency of Mr Morris Jones. Present: Messrs E. Griffith Springfield Thomas braes and Lewis Jones* Mallwyd; Lewis Evans, Dyffryn; Jones, Barmouth Evan Hughes and Ellis Williams, Llangelynin; Hugh Owen, Francis Evans, Richard Williams and Robert. Nanney Williams' Dolgeliey W. R. Davies (clerk), W. R. Richard- son (acting clerk), Thomas Parry and Morris Jones (relieving officers). THE HOUSE. Number in the house, 53; vagrants, 89 out- ') ('in a relief paid by Thomas Parry, £ 74 10s,, and £ 56 10s by Morris Jones. A NEW DEPARTURE. J It was decided that all those in receipt of out- door relief should sign a memorandum in proof of their inability to maiutain themselves, and should any of them have money in the bank or any other property they will be prosecuted, AN ASSISTANT CI.KRK. Mr Hugh Owen referred to his suggestion at the previous meeting that they should elect Mr Richardson as an assistant clerk. By that suggestion he did not propose to raise his salary. He was glad to see those representatives of the press present so often, and reporting the pro- ceedings of the board, and he was of opinion that they ought to support those papers. He was sorry that there was one paper published in the town that did not think it worth its while to send a reporter to their meetings, but could attack the members of the board when it proved convenient. Mr E, Griffith thoroughly concurred with Mr Owen, but he would further suggest the wisdom of making Mr Richardson a little present for his faithful attendance at the board meetings, and he also had his whole heart in the work. Mr Hugh Jones was of opinion that Mr Richardson had done a great deal to them as a board, and had saved a large sum of money. Mr Ellis Williams wished to know whether the clerk was sufficiently paid so as to expect a good work from him ? Mr E. Griffith replied that Mr Davies' salary was adjusted every year, as a clerk to the assessment committee. Messrs Lewis Jones and T. Brees did not see how they could pay any more salary, but if the board were of opinion that it would be any benefit to Mr Richardson they were willing that he should be appointed. Mr R. Jones, Llanelltyd, was of opinion that I Mr Davies was the servant of the board, and it was unfair that they should appoint an assistant again. He understood that a general feeling existed against the present system, because it was too exorbitant, and too much of the rate- payers' money going in the payment of wages. He proposed that the subject be drupped. Mr Ellis Williams seconded, and was sup- ported by Mr Lewis Evans, Dyffryn. The Chairman remarked that Mr Richardson's feelings was against a division, and therefore, matters remain as heretofore. THE SALVATION ARMY. A letter was read from the officers of the local corps of the army asking the board to give their consent to the children of the house to come to their annual tea meeting, which is held this week.-Granted. DRAINS. Mr E. Griffith stated that the representatives of the various boards having met came to the conclusion to carry the drains on as proposed at first, in the hope that they can carry it on along the river. THE CENSUS. Mr Thomas Parry reported the population of the following parishes to be as follows :— 11. 181)1, Dolgelley, urban 2457.2167 Rural 1506.1318 Llanaber, urban 1512.2045 Rural 644. 712 Llanenddwyn 953. 921 Llanddwywe-is-y-graig 269. 237 Llanddwywe-uwch-y-graig 81. 74 Llanfachreth 901. 865 Llanelltyd 421. 386 Making the total increase 281. Mr Morris Jones reported as follows from his district district 1881. 1891. Llanegryn 699. 658 Llanfihangel 760. 648 Llangelynin 1135. 955 Llanymawddwy 483. 449 Mallwyd 1283.1078 Talyllyn 2004. 1679 Making a total decrease of Jy7. rrom AIr I Morris Jones's report we learn that one out of every 22 in the parish of Llanegryn are in t of n&rish relief: one out of 29 in th. parisn of Llanfihangel; one out of 14 in Llan- gelynin one out of 64 in Llanymawddwy one out of 18 in Mallwyd one out of 26 in Taly- llyn. The following table will show the compara- tive number of females and males in the union:— Males. Females. Dolgelley, urban. 1108.1359 Rural. 619. 699 Llanaber, urban 873.1172 Rural 326. 386 Llanenddwyn. 435. 486 Llanddwywe-is-y-graig 115. 122 Llanddwywe-uwch-y-graig 38. 36 Llanfachreth 449 416 Llanelltyd 184. 202 Total 4147 4878 f From the above it will be seen that there are more females by 731 in the Union,
DEATH OF DR ROWLANDS, EBENEZER.
DEATH OF DR ROWLANDS, EBENEZER. WE much regret to announce that Dr Rowlands, of Ebenezer, died on Sunday morning at the early age of 37 years. He had been suffering for some eight days from an acute attack of pneumonia, brought on by exposure and over- exertion in connection with his professional work, which had been unusually heavy during the last two or three weeks, owing to the epidemic of influenza, which has been raging in the quarry district. The deceased was an active public man, being a vice-president of the Arvon Liberal Association, and chairman of the Llan- ddeiniolen School Board. His literary abilities were of a high order, being based on wide reading and deep culture. He was also an ardent patriot. Intensely devoted to his pro- fession, he was much beloved by his numerous patients. He was widely known and deservedly esteemed in the quarry district, and his less will be deeply felt by the poor, to whom he was a I genuine benefactor in a quiet and unostentatious way. very movement having for its object the social, temporal, and moral elevation of the people always found in him a warm and able supporter. He was a deacon in the Calvinistic Methodist connexion at Cefnywaen Chapel. Deep and wide-spread sympathy is felt with his sorrowing family. The funeral, a public one, will, we understand, take place to-day (Friday), the mournful cortege leaving the deceased's residence at 2.30 in the afternoon for Macpelah Cemetery, where his remains will be interred.
A CONWAY ARTIST AND HISI STUDIO.j
A CONWAY ARTIST AND HIS STUDIO. j CURIOUS ACTION. AT the Nisi Prius Court of the Liverpool Spring Assizes, held or Monday, the case of Mahon v. Friswell came befora Mr Justice Wright for trial. It was an action by George Mahon, trustee in bankruptcy of the estate of Urquhart and Adamson, furniture contractors, of Liver- pool, against U, B. Friswell, an artist, to re- cover X.104 8s for a portable s:udio supplied to the defendant for his house at Tanygroes, near Conway.—Mr Mulbolland appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr M'Call, Q.C., and Mr J. R. Fisher for the defendant.—It was alleged by the defendant that the original contract with Messrs Urquhart and Adamson was for £ 68, and that when he received the studio he found the rain came through it, and that, in fact, it was practically a shower bath.—His Lordship: Was it expected that the defendant was to get a studio for nothing ?-Slr M'Call: No, but we say, Take it away. I do not see any moral obligation on a man who orders a studio to pay for a sieve (laughter).—His Lordship suggested that the defendant should pay S30 without co-its. He considered both parties had been un- busin",s,q-lik,. -After a short discussion the suggestion was acted upon.
DEPRESSION AT HOLYHEAD: |SUICIDE…
DEPRESSION AT HOLYHEAD: SUICIDE IN LONDON. LORD JAMKS DOUGLAS, brother of the Marquis of Queensbury and Lady Florence Dixie, was found on Wednesday forenoon to have com- mittad suicide by cutting his throat at Euston Station Motel, London. His lordship arrived fN\m Ireland on the previous night, and it is stated that it was noticed at Holyhead that he was strange in his manner, but no reason is known why he should have taken his life, and no information is to be obtained at tbe hotel. His lordship, who was thirty-six years of age, was married two years ago, and resided in London.
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— I OPENING OF THE NAVAL EXHIBITION. The Royal Naval Exhibition at Chelsea was opened on Saturday by its president, H.R.H. the Prince of Wales, in circumstances of which the weather alone was unpropitious. But even though heavy, and scarcely intermittent, rain fell during the day, the arrangements were so skilfully made, and carried out generally with so much regard to repressiveness of effect, that to tae favoured many who had seats upon the dais or under the ample canvas of the marquee provided for the ceremony the proceedings were not merely intrinsically inter- esting, but from a spectacular point of view enter- taining to a more than usual degree. Upon a table which the dais bore was a model of the Eddystone lighthouse, encircled at the base by a handsome wreath composed of narcissus, marguerites, spirea, and fern. The canvas of the marques was broadly striped in alternate red and white, and it is easy to realise how fully the Committee would Lave been rewarded could they have chosen their weather as well as their material accessories. The Prince and Princess of Wales, accompanied by the Duke of Edinburgh, the Princess Maud of Wales, the Duke and Duchess of Connaught, and the Duke of Clarence and Avondale, arrived at the pavilion just before twelve, and hearty cheering greeted the Royal party as they walked up to the dais.The Archbishop of Canterbury said prayers, and this was followed by the singing of a hymn by the Greenwich boys. Then the Archbishop pronounced the Bene- diction, and directly afterwards. Lord George Hamilton, taking up a position a little to the right of the Prince of Wales, read an address of welcome to the Prince, in which was given a short account of the origin, aim, and object of the Royal Naval Exhibition.—The Prince of Wales, in reply, said: Lord George Hamilton, ladies, and gentle- men,—It gives me much satisfaction to receive the address which you have presented to me, and I fully concur in the expression of your regret at the in- ability of Her Majesty to be present on this occa- sion. In the absence of the Queen, I have had great pleasure in complying with your request that I would perform in her name the ceremony of opening the Royal Naval Exhibition, and I have done so with the more gratification as I have from the very first closely identified myself with all the pro- ceedings connected with the undertaking. I feel persuaded that the keenest interest will be taken by the public in an exhibition which has now as- sumed a national character. The difficulties with which the committees have had to contend, and which they have so successfully overcome, have not escaped my attention, and must still further add to the value of the undertaking, as exemplifying the advantages of discipline and co-operation in the com- pletion of any large work. The mass of ship-build- ing material, of munitions of war, of engines and machinery, of relics of Arctic exploration, and the portraits of naval officers past and present, cannot fail to be a source of the highest interest to all those who visit this building. The thanks of the public, as well as my own, are due to the Committee for the admirable manner in which they have worked, and have carried out the arduous duties entrusted to them, the result of their labours being this compre- hensive and instructive exhibition. The decision of the Committee to devote any surplus funds which may remain in their hands towards the relief of those who are deprived of their means of subsistence by shipwreck and other calamities is one which must commend itself to the British nation, and the support given to this under- taking by the public will be the best means of enabling the Committee to carry out the charitable object they have in view. I now beg to dcclare the Royal Naval Exhibition open, and I am sure you will join with me in heartily wishing it the complete success which it so heartily deserves. (Cheers.) The Princess of Wales at once proceeded to unlock with an elegant golden key the small door of the model lighthouse on the table before her. As the door came back on its hinges the necessary electric circuit was completed, the miniature flag rose swiftly to the top of the flagstaff, and the tiny but sufficient and perceptible light glowed in the lighthouse tower, to t, the accompaniment of cheers and laughter. True, it had to be taken for granted by those witnessing this highly insrenious and interesting experiment that at the same moment, and by the same act, the Royal Standard was caused to float proudly from the top of the fac-simile model of the Eddystone lighthouse in the grounds.. The marquee in which the com- pany sat effectually obscured all ocular evidence of the fact. That, perhaps, is to be regretted, but, at any rate, the Royal Standard did float there when it was next beheld, and no longer clung to its staff in dismally damp dejection. The Royal party were now conducted over the exhibition. A con- siderable portion of the hour or so spent by them in the building was devoted to the art gallery, which was carefully inspected, while the chief objects of interest outside that department received, also, due attention. A very large number of the general public visited the exhibition after the opening cere- mony.
A DOCTOR'S SINGULAR WILL.
A DOCTOR'S SINGULAR WILL. A Glasgow doctor, in hk holograph will, regis- tered on saiuruay, leaves the wnoie of nxs estate to his two sisters,and then inserts this extraordinary clause "To my wife, as a recompense for deserting and leaving me in peace, I expect the said sister Elizabeth to ,make her a gift of ten shillings ster- ling to buy a handkerchief to weep in after my de- cease."
DEATH OF MR. BARRY SULLIVAN.
DEATH OF MR. BARRY SULLIVAN. Mr. Barry Sullivan, whose death at the age of sixty-six occurred on Sunday at Brighton, was an actor scarcely known to the present generation of London playgoers, but in the provincial theatres he enjoyed a popularity which few stars could boast of. Iu Dublin-and, indeed, in all Irish cities-he stood in public favour second to no rival; and here his visits were not uncommonly welcomed with torch- light processions of students and other special honours. There was a time when he held upon the Lundon stage a very prominent position. Five-and- thirty years ago he was playing at the Haymarket Claude Melnotte to the Pauline of Miss Helen Faucit and later, at Drury Lane, under the Falconer-Chatterton management, he was engaged for leading characters, in Shake- speare's plays but Mr. Sullivan-though not what is known as a heavy actor-indeed his Hamlet was a highly studied and moderate performance—was decidedly an actor of the old school. He had no sympathy with the free and easy methods which younger rivals have imported even into the stately realm of poetical tragedy and though he was an earnest student, an effective elocutionist, in pos- session of a line voice, and an actur who had the sovereign gift of being able to make his presence felt upon the stage, he was apparently considered by London audiences to be a little out of the pre- vailing fashions. In 18G8 he became manager and leading after at the Holborn Theatre; in 1876 he fulfilled an important engage- ment at Drury Lane, playing Richard III." and "Macbeth," and it is significant of his conservative habits in matters of art that he pre- ferred the old version of Cibber, and shouted Off with his head, so much for Buckingham," in the old and approved manner. In 1879, he played Bcnedick at the Buckstone benefit-his last ap- pearance, we believe, on the London stage. Since then Mr. Sullivan has travelled much and played many parts in the United Kingdom, as well as in America and the Colonies. Nearly three years ago he was stricken down with a painful illness, which he has borne throughout with patient resignation, and on Sunday he passed quietly away in the presence of his entire family.
THE LONDON LABOUR DEMONSTRATION.
THE LONDON LABOUR DEMONSTRATION. The International Labour League and the London Trades Council organised a demonstration on Sun- day in Hyde Park in favour of a legal eight-hours working day. The various trades unions and political organisations formed up on the Embank- ment. The vanguard of the procession reached the park at three o'clock, and the rear portion was entering the park gate an hour and a half afterwards. There were twelve platforms, with several speakers at each, and at a given signal a resolution was carried simultaneously, recognis- ing the establishment of an international eight- hours day for all workers as the most immediate step towards ultimate emancipation, and urging p t, upon the Governments of all countries the necessity α- of fixing a working day of eight hours by legisla- tive enactment.
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The trial trip of the Inman steamer City of Paris, I after the completion of the repairs to her engines, was a most successful affair. 0 James M'Manus, of Drumbran, Lisbellaw, county i Fermanagh, has died at the age of 109 years. The death is announced in Paris of Mrs. Lardner, widow of the English savant. M. Goblet has been elected a member of the French: Senate by four hundred and two votes, against two hundred and twenty polled by the Government can- didate. Traces have been found of theMaharajah of Mani- i pur and his companions in flight, but the Mounted j Infantry have abandoned the pursuit in consequence i of the difficulties presented by the hills, and have returned to the British camp. An assistant in the employ of some grocers at Chathanv whilst storing bundles of waste paper j which had been purchased from a marine store1 dealer, noticed a large envelope containiug a number, of papers. One of the principals found the envelope to contain dividend warrants representing over £ 13 000 worth of Consols, the property of the "Millers' Hospital and Royal Kent Dispensary, Greenwich, to the authorities of which institution the documents have been promptly restored. Greenwich, to the authorities of which institution the documents have been promptly restored. The House of Commons Select Committee nas passed the preamble of the Lancashire, Derby and East Coast Railway Bill for a line 1C0 miles long, from Warrington through Derbyshite to button on the Lincolnshire coast. The access asked for toMan- cliOftter and Sheffield stations was, however, reused. I The bill has occupied the committee thirteen days :n hearimr, and was vigorously opposed by the Midland and Sheffield lines. The capital of the company is £ 7.000,000.
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) I THE ROYAL HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN AND WOMEN. His Royal Highness the Duke of Clarence and Avondale presided on Monday at the festival dinner of the Royal H i-V'it il for Children and Women, I held at thy Hoioi Metropole, London. Replying to the toast of Their Royal Highnesses the Prince and Princess of Waled and the rest of the Royal IlV.mily," the Chairman said he had to return his warmest thanks for the kind manner in which the toast had been received and for the flattering terms in which Lord Meath had referred to his father and mother, but he feared that he did not. deserve them himself. He always felt it was a great pleasure to have the opportunity on these occasions of doing one's duty, as he was bound to in presiding at a dinner which was to beneht a hos- pital. It wa. true his father had a great deal of work to do at this season of the year, but he felt sure that he did it with the greatest pleasure, and he was only to pleased to .have the opportunity of relieving him. (Cheers.) Mr. F. Lockwood, in a. [humorous speech, proposed The Army uni |Navy," to which Admiral the Hon. Sir H. Kcppel and General Eraser replied. His Royal Highness, the chairman, next said It is now my pleasing- privilege to propone the toast of the evening—namely- "Success to the Royal Hospital for Children and Women." (Cheers.) This institution, the first of its kind provided in London for the special treatment of the diseases of children, was founded seventy-fiva. years ago by my great grandiathcr, the Duke of Kent. (Hear, hear.) 1 am sure that every one present will agree with me that there is no form of charity so deserving of support; none that appeals so unreservedly to the hearts of us all as that which. seeks to alleviate and relieve the sufferings of little children. (Cheers). Forty years ago women were admitted for the first time as patients, since which time this institution has been the only special hos- pital on the Surrey side of the Thames for the treat- ment of women suffering from diseases peculiar to their sex. It has been most successful in giving relief to thousands of women from all parts of the metropolis. Since its establishment no less than three-quarters of a million have received at its hands the great benefit of gratuitous medical and surgical treatment, there being no paying wards. (Hear, hear.) The hospital is situated in a very poor and populous neighbourhood, and its resources are always taxed to the utmost. The ordinary income is under £ 2,000, and the expenditure necessary to keep open all the wards and provide for the large out-patient department is £3,000 a year. This fact will, I hope, be sutticient to convince you, gentlemen, how urgent it is that you should give with no stinting hand. (Cheers.) I can assure you that I take a more than ordinary interest in this institution, not only from the fact that it is built on land belonging to the Duchy of Cornwall, but also from the fact that my mother and sisters have frequently visited the hos- pital — (cheers) and have expressed themselves highly pleased as to the comfort of the patients and the excellence of the management. I may further c) state that in 1881 my father, the Prince of Wales, presided at the festival dinner, on which occasion an important contribution was made to the funds of the hospital. There are three ways of aiding a hospital of this sort. First, by annual subscriptions secondly, by donations and thirdly, by the endowment of cots. In conclusion, I sincerely trust, gentlemen, that you will give your most hearty and liberal support to this worthy and excellent charity. I ask you to drink with me Prosperity to the Royal Hospital for Children and Women." (Cheers.) Before I sit down I think it right to state that great praise is due to the medical staff of the institution and may I be allowed also to say that her Majesty the Queen has been pleased to give a donation of X50. (Loud cheers.)—Mr. J. F. Eastwood, the treasurer, responded, expressing his indebtedness to the support of the Royal family. —Mr. R. Garrard Kestin, the secretary, announced a subscription list amounting to a total of zCl,165, including the special donation of the Queen in addi- tion to her annual subscription of 20 guineas and. the chairman's contribution of 25 guineas.
DEATH OF SIR MONTAGUE E. SMITH.
DEATH OF SIR MONTAGUE E. SMITH. We regret to announce the death, at his resi- dence in Park Lane, London, of the Right. Hon. Sir Montague Edward Smith, in his eighty-fourth, year. The deceased gentleman, who was born in the town of Bideford, became a barrister of the Middle Temple in 1835, was one of the Justices of the Court of Common Pleas from 1865 to 1871, when he was appointed a paid Judge of the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council. From this position he retired in 1881, but still remained a member of the Judicial Committee. Before becom- ing (a judge he essayed politics, and represented Truro for six years in the Conservative interest. He has left the reputation of a sound and learned. bWfcr- ,s* -;i r,('
THE FATAL LANDSLIP AT FOLKESTONE.
THE FATAL LANDSLIP AT FOLKESTONE. The borough coroner, Mr. P. Minter, held an in- quest on Monday afternoon on the body of William Eùwara retts, wno was Kuiea bj tiiu falling- oi a rock on the beach at Folkestone. It appears that Petts and a companion were digging the sand under the rocks. They made a very large hole, and got so far under the foundations that the rock fall,bi)rying the two boys. The other boy, named Hall, strangy to say, was uninjured. The jury returned a verdict of accidental death.
A LOVE TRAGEDY".
A LOVE TRAGEDY". A love tragedy has been enacted in New York. Two former lovers, a Frenchman named Francois Pittet, and Maria Foster, a saleswoman, who had been known to each other in Paris from childhood, met here again, and renewed their intimacy. Ulti- mately they became engaged but a day or two ago the young woman expressed a desire to be released from her engagement. Pittet, who was greatly enamoured of her, became terribly depressed. On. Saturday he asked to see her once more. She con- sented to meet him and to say a final good-bye. After being in her presence a few minutes he drew a pistol and shot her and then himself. The young woman's injuries, however, are not considered of a fatal character, and she may recover; he,on the con- trary, cannot possibly live.
MR. JUSTICE GRANTHAM ON PUBLICANS'…
MR. JUSTICE GRANTHAM ON PUBLICANS' RESPONSIBILITIES. Mr. Justice Grantham, charging the Grand Jury at Liverpool Assizes on Monday, said there were some cases of a remarkable character, showing two sides of one of the great questions with which they had to deal, and which was so difficult for them to deal with in that city-that was the drink question. One of the complaints that was very often made was that publicans did not do their duty in refusing to serve drunken men. He had no doubt that in a great many cases they did not do their duty, and in some way or other magistrates might bo more strict, so that publicans who seryed drunken men should be punished in a way in which they were not at present. Speaking for himself, he must say ha should be very glad if they could be fined the costs of all prosecutions which were necessitated for riots and crimes committed by people who were drunk ancr who had been made drunk—he would not say made drunk, but who had received drink when they were drunk from somo of these public-houses. He could not help thinking that if the magistrates had powel. to inflict a fine on the houses in every instance where crime was committed by people who were proved to be in a state of drink—he would not say to be i drunk,because as they knew it was impossible to prove that anybody was drunk, or to get a witness to say so, when a man had been served; the cry was !that the man was in a state of beer, or that there was something or other wrong with him, but they ¡never admitted that he was drunk-there would be a great gain to the community. He was quite sura that if every publican had to pay the expenses which were incurred by various counties, and particularly by that city, by the ratepayers, for prosecuting people for offences committed through the prisoners having been drunk, or being in drink, they would 'stop half the crime in the town at the present time.
HUSBAND AND WIFE.
HUSBAND AND WIFE. At the Bromley (Kent) Petty Sessions on Monday, Henry Purcell was summoned for deserting his wife. The complainant said she and her husband lived together at Nottingham in June, 1889, and she declined to go away with him. She had decided not to again live with him, andallshenow desired was that the defendant should be compelled to sup- port her and her children. The magistrates de- clined to make an order, the chairman remarking that the wife had decided to leave her husband and must take the consequences.
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The erection of the new episcopal residence for the Bishop of Wakefield has been commenced, and is to be completed by December, 1892. A small but useful reform in the Revenue Depart- ment is projected by the Chancellor of the Exchequer. He has drafted a bill consolidating the enactments relating to the management of stamp duties. Shorthand has at last found its way as a branch of study into the army. It has not yet been included in the curriculum of the army schools, but a volun- tary class has been started at Aldershot in connection with the Army Service Corps. A seaman named Peckham, of the Royal yacht Victoria and Albert, has been removed to Haslar Naval Hospital, suffering from an accident which, happened to him when the yacht -was lying at Cher- bourg, just after the Queen embarked. In order to carry out some duty in connection with the yacht he Lad to crosa the deck of a lugger, the hatchway of which broke as he was passing over it. Peckham fell into the hold, a depth of 12ft., breaking his jaw and fracturing his skull. The Edinburghpolice are enquiring into the death of the man Lamb, whose body was found the other SSfa.aWrtoUo West Port. It was at fll'st, .apposed that the man had fallen down the stair but circumstances have transpired which pu» a different view on the sase. There was a wound on Lamb's left temple, aud one at the h^kofhia head,and it is suspected that these were blow with a bunch of keys, given by another man.