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Sales bg Ruction- j Messrs W. Dew and Son. PRELIMINARY NOTICE.—STATION llOTEL, BANGOR. MESSRS W. DEW AND SON have been in- structed to offer for SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION, on the Premises, on FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5th, 1892, at Three o'clock p.m., that VALUABLE FULLY LICENSED HOTEL,known as the Station Hotel," which is probably one of the Best Business Houses in the City, situate opposite the principal entrance to the Railway Station. Plans and particulars will be issued in due course, and may be bad on application to Thomas R. Evans, Esq., Solictor, Holyhead, and ot the ] Auctioneers, VVellfield, Bangor. c5471 Mr Frank Lloyd. ENTER AT ONCE for the North Wales Prize HORSE SALES and Trotting Trials at Wrexhnm, on W EDNESDAY and THURSDAY, MARCH 16th and 17th, They are the largest in the world, and are attended by Hundreds of Buyers.—Prize lists from FRANK LLOYD, Wrexham. c600 PATRONIZE JJANIEL K ELLY'S HAIRCUTTING, SHAVING AND SHAMPOO- ING SAL OOJS, 9, BRIDGE STREET, CARNARVON, PRACTICAL HAIRDRESSER, &c. COMBINGS skilfully made up into Plaits Coils or Switches of any length on the shortest notice. A large assortment of TOILET RKQUIS- ITES kept in stock. Agent for Sprock's Real German Hollow Ground Razors. Razors fur- nished, ground andset on the Premises. c520 First-class Vienna, 1873. Gold Medal Paris, 1878. fT^HE above Medals; also First Prize Sydney, JL 1878, and First Prize Melbourne, 188U, have been awarded to the ANGLO-BAVARIAN BREWERY CO., for the purity and general excellence of their Ales. Sparkling in bottle. These Ales combine the special properties of the best productions of I Burton-upon-Trent with those of the lighter Beers of Vienna, Munich, and Strasbourg, brewed upon the Bavarian system. Extract from, the British Commission Report, Vienna, 1873. Anglo-Bavarian Ale will supply the want which has long been felt of a brisk exhilarating beverage, free from the disagreeable effects of a common ordi- nary English Beer. To a certain fulness, devoid of anything like clamminess, they unite a pleasant flavour of the hop, without the excess of bitterness common to the majority of ouright-drinking Ales." Agent, Griffith Owen, 25 and 27, High Street, Carnarvon. o556 TEA (REGISTERED). j THESE lovely TEAS are carefully se'etced from the best gardens, and are packed in lib., ilb., and tlb., air tight LEAD PACKETS, which preserve their delicious flavour and strength. Prices: Is 8d, 2s, 2s 6d, and 3s per lb. SHOULD BE USED BY ALL. JjYVERYBDDY PRAISES IT RICH IN FLAVOUR.} JgJXTRAORDINARY STRENGTH TOOTHING BETTER. ) JJOES NOT IMPAIR THE DIGESTION, IS GUARANTEED PURE. JgEST OF ALL TEA. Owing to the great demand for this'tea it can now be had in lib., 21b., and 41b. Tins, same price as packets, and may be obtained from Carnarvon H. C. Foulkes, Pool Street. Bangor R. Jones. Bradford House. Rhyl W. Williams and Co. Abergele W. Williams and Co. Denbigh W. Williams and Co. LIandudno. W. Williams and Co. P.° John Littler, 93, Mostyn-st Ruthin w. Williams and Co. Llanrwst W. Williams and Co. Rhuddlan W. Williams and Co. Colwyn Bay w. Williams and Co. Colwyn W. Williams and Co. Conway W. Williams and Co. Penmaenmawr H. Roberts and Co. Llanfairfecban W. Eames. Flint J. W. M. Evans. Mold R. Barker. Wrexham j. Brunt, TrT- nhill. Oswestry Davies and Edwards Newtown Owen Gittins and Co. Penygroes. Mary Evans. Llanberis w. H. Jones Ebenezer w. W. Owen. Bethesda E. D. Joues,Carneddi. Amlwch Peubiria w. Roberts, Queen Street. Holyhead R. Jones, Railway Shop. Aberystwyth Hopkins and Co. Barmouth Morris and Son. Cambrian Portmadoc R. T. Owen and Co. Builth W. Price and Co. Criccieth P. D. Bowen. Beaumaris W. Williams. Clynnog R. Hughes. and principal grocers throughout the Kingdom. Packets bearing the name of "SERENDIB BRAND are guaranteed to contain nothing but PURE TEA. SHOULD BE TRIED BY ALL LOVERS OF GOOD TEA. c5021 y2288 Ip

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IS WALES OVER-REPKE- SENTE1) ? THERE are good grounds for the belief that the Tories mean to make an attempt to reduce the Parliamentary representation of Ireland and Wales. It was not without purpose that Lord SALISBURY, when he addressed the Caucus at Birmingham, in November last, said that they would have to diminish the representation of Ireland and of certain edges of this island." The I large centres of population, he alleged, were ready to listen to Tory arguments. Possibly Rossendale has disturbed that complacent belief, without, however, leading him to abandon his plan for punishing the Nation- alists of Cambria and Hibernia. In regard to Ireland, it must be admitted that as soon as Home Rule shall have been granted, it will be equitable, and perhaps necessary, to reduce the number of her representatives at St. Stephen's by at least twenty. "With respect to Wales, it is pretty plain that the argument is only pressed in order to give a logical semblance to the anti-Irish agitation. For the Principality (even when we take population as a basis) is not very much over- represented after all. A certain Mr JOHN MILLER, of Edinburgh, sent a long letter to the Times of Tuesday, with the object of pointing out the anomalous Parliamentary representation of Wales." His conclusion was that Wales sends eight members too many to Westminster. Mr OSBORNE MORGAN, writing to the leading journal on the following day, upsets with the utmost ease the elaborate calculations of Mr MJLLEB. That honest gentleman, in stating the representation of Wales, included Mon- mouthshire; but, in stating the population, left it out. That settles Mr MiLLER but it does not quite dispose of the whole question. The facts, as far as we can make them out, are as follows: According to the last census, the population of England was 27,482,104; Wales (12 counties), 1,518,914; Scotland, 4,033,103; and Ireland, 4,706,162 total, 37,740,283. England. Wales. Scotland.Ireland. Present repre- I sentation 465 30 72 103 Proportionate ditto 488 27 72 83 Population per member (at present) 59,101 50,630 56.015 45,690 From the above table-based, we repeat, on the population—it would seem that Wales has three-not eight-senators more than her quota. But let us follow the example of the Scottish correspondent of the Times, and include Monmouthshire in Wales, for (as Mr OSBORNE MORGAN aptly observes) the county is for all practical purposes Welsh in everything but name. This would give England a population of 27,229,844; and Wales that of 1,771,174. The table would have to be revised as below England. Wales. Scotland. Ireland. Present repre- sentation 461 34 72 103 Proportionate ditto 483 32 72 83 Population per member (at present) .59,066 52,093 56,015 45,690 This reduces the redundant eight" of Mr MILLEB to two-say Colonel COBNWALLIS WEST and the Hon. GEORGE KENYON. Very possibly, they are the gentlemen whom Lord SALISBURY considers de trap. But seriously, seeing that England has such an overwhelming voting power, is it worth while to disturb the present arrange- ments ? No Englishman has ever troubled his head about such a trifle. Only an Anglicised Welshman, like Lord SALIS- BURY, or a cantankerous Scotchman like Mr MILLEB would have the meanness to scrutinise so jealously the representation of "gallant little Wales." In any case, Scot- land has nothing to gain, since she enjoys already her due share of representation, and 4 bas never had reason to complain of Welsh members interfering in Scottish concerns, After all, Wales need not appeal to mere good feeling. Let Mr MILLEB pursue his arithmetical researches a little further. If he will take the electorate and not the population as his basis, he will discover that the Principality has exactly the right number of representatives in the House of Commons. In the House of Lords, Wales, practically speaking, has no voice. The whole contention of Mr MILLEB is a bad joke. Happy thought: He must be a descendant of the celebrated Joe.

AN early meeting of the Carnarvonshire County Council will be held to discuss the scheme of Intermediate Education, published last week by the Charity Commissioners. Already, the scheme is encountering considerable opposition. The party which desires the establishment of a few large schools rather than a large number of small ones will make itself heard, Something will no doubt be heard in opposition to the preposterous web of fancy franchises in which the committee propose to entangle inter- mediate Education. The Bishop of Bangor has already protested with more warmth than cogency against some of the pro- visions of the scheme. Seeing that certain highly Invidious privileges are given to the managers of Church schools, to the present governing bodies of Friars and Bottwnog schools, and to the Dean and Chatter of Bancor 4 O Cathedral, his lordship's protest is somewhat strange. He may depend upon it, that if the scheme be modified, it will not be in the direction of giving power of appointment to ecclesiastical authorities, but by allowing the ratepayers to chose for themselves, with due provision for the representation of minorities. The Bishop pleads- for leaving the Friar's School in the same posi- tion as the Brecon and Llandovery colleges. His lordship may be prematurely confident in his anticipation that these will escape the controlling hand of the democracy and at any rate, Carnar- vonshire is not going to sit at the feet of Carmar- thenshire and Breconshire. Other opponents to the scherno will be found in those who think that the endowment of an "undenominational" creed is as repugnant to the principle of relig- ious equality as any other form of ecclesiastical endowment by the State. Objection will also be taken to the subordinate and ignominious posi- tion given in the scheme to Welsh language and literature. Upon the whole, it must be admitted that the plan deserves to be turned inside out and upside down, and sent through the thrash- and winnowing machines.

THE Anglesey County Council, in common with those of Carnarvonshire and Merionethshire, has wisely decided to take no steps of adding to the North Wales Asylum at Denbiigh until further consideration is given to the suggestion to have another asylum erected in one or other of the countries named. Thrings appear to be some- what mixed as regards the Anglesey inter- mediate education scheme. At any rate, no defi- nite information could be elicited at Thursday's Council as to whether the county is to have five or only three schools, neither was it ascertained where they are to be located, The Chairman (Mr Hugh Thomas) was able to congratulate his fellow-councillors on the reduction there had been in the rate during the past three years as compared with the proceeding three when it was 6d in the X. The first year that the Council ] came into power the rate was 5d in the £ ( second year, 3id, and the third year 2d, making 11 a grand total of £6800. This compares very favourably with the £14,400 of the preceding j three years. At the same time, the sum received in Government grant should be a set-off against this figure of ild800. That there has been a substantial saving is a very satisfactory fact, but it has not been all saving nevertheless. The chairman, however, had very good grounds for congratulsiting the council upon this record of good work accomplished.

LOCAL AND DISTRICT. It is stated that Mr J. Allanson Picton, M.P., is about to build a residence at Penmaenmawr.

MrCadwaladr Davies,registrar of the University College of North Wales, is slowly recovering after his serious illness.

The appeal of the defendant in the case of Pritchard v. Humphreys, heard ,at the last Beaumaris assizes, was yesterday dismissed.

Principal Viriamu Jones (Cardiff), Dr Ethe (Aberystwyth College), and Professor Tout (formerly of St. David's College, Lampeter) have been within the last few years examiners at Oxford in science, oriental languages, and modern history respectively.

Sir John Puleston introduced to the Lord Mayor on Monday a deputation of anthracite colliery proprietors from South Wales. They urged that the use of anthracite coal in London would greatly reduce the injurious effects of the fogs.

Several correspondents write to us to suggest that a public teatimonial should be presented to J Dr Roland Rogers on the occasion of his resig- nation of the office of organist at Bangor Cathedral under the circumstances already known to the public.

The Rev T. Warren Trevor, M.A., rector of Machynlleth, was this week inducted to the pre- bendal stall at Bangor Cathedral. The Bishop of Bangor (Dr Lewis Lloyd) has appointed the Rev J. Harries, B.A.. curate of Conway, to be diocesan inspector of schools for the deanery of Arllech- wedd.

It is not generally known that the Bishop of St. David's and the Right Hon. G. Osborne Morgan were fellow-students at the University. Their sympathies to-day are wide asunder as the poles, but the old friendship continues, though not perhaps with the old fervour.

Sir Digbton Probyn has written to Mrs Parry, president of the Carnarvon Woman's Liberal League, conveying to her and the members of the League the warm thanks of the Prince and Princess of Wales for their resolution of sym- pathy with their Royal Highnesses in their deep bereavement.

Several names, including that of Mr Ellis Jones Griffiths, Ll.B., of Brynsiencyn, Anglesey, who was before the constituency in:March last, have been brought before the sub-committee of the Everton Liberal Association appointed to secure a candidate, and on an early date a meet- ing of the association will be held to receive the recommendation.

At the last meeting of the Manchester Welsh National Society, when an address on Cymru Fydd was given by Mr Owen M. Edwards, of Oxford; the President (Dr A. Emrys Jones) an- nounced his intention of resigning his position at the end of the present session. Dr Emrys Jones has held the presidency of the society since its formation, and its success is in a very large measure due to his vigour, energy, and in- telligent patriotism. Great pressure is being brought upon him to reconsider his decision.

On Tuesday a meeting of the sub-committee of the Welsh Football Association entrusted with the selection of the ground on which the inter- national match between Ireland and Wales shall be played, had before them a memorial signed by the Bishop, Dean, Mayor, and Deputy-mayor of Bangor, and other prominent residents in that city, praying that the match shall be played in Penrhyn Park, which Lord Penrhyn has kindly granted the use of. It was resolved to accede to the wish of the memorialists on their guaran- teeing that the gate money will amount to not less than a stated sum.

FRIARS' GRAMMAR SCHOOL AND THE COUNTY EDUCATION SCHEMK.—At a meeting of the Friars' School, on Monday, under the presidency of the Bishop of Bangor, there was a discussion on the intermediate education scheme for Car- narvonshire as sent down by the Charity Com- missioners last week. Several of the governors spoke in terms of strong disapproval of some of the provisions of the scheme as affecting Friar's School, and a committee consisting of the Bishop, Colonel West, and Mr Henry Lewis, was ap- pointed to prepare an amended scheme for the consideration of the governors at their next meeting. It is understood that the Bishop is himself formulating objections to the scheme which he will send up to the Commissioners.- A meeting of the Old Friar's boys residing at Bangor has appointed a committee, apart from the governing body, with the object of resisting the plan of the Joint Committee.

CARNARVON, Soup KITCHEN.-The committee return sincere thanks for the following donations:- Miss Jones, Glanseiont, 10s 6d; Mr Williams, Gwylfa, j61. VAYNOL RENT AUDITS.—On,Wednesday and Thursday last, Captain Stewart attended at the Sportsman Royal Hotel to receive the half- yearly rents of the Vaynol Estates, when about three hundred of the tenants of Mr G. W. Duff Assheton Smith partook of dinners excellently Catered by Mr and Mrs Pugh. The last audit was heldjon Saturday. DKATlI OF ANOTHER TRADESMAN. — On Wednesday morning, after only a few days illness, at the age of 67 years, the death took place of Mr Owen Roberts, watchmaker, Bridge-street, an old tradesman of high stand- ing. He was respected by all, and in many circles his loss will be severely felt. The inter- ment takes place to-morrow (Saturday), THE COUNTY COUNCIL ELECTION. — On Wednesday evening, at the Reform Club, a meeting was held for the purpose of making arrangements for the forthcoming County Council election. Mr J. R. Hughes, chairman of the Liberal Association presidets. Dr Herber Evans wrote to say that he did not seek re- election owing to his numerous engagment. Mr J. R. Pritchard was selected as a candidate for one of the divisions of the Western Ward. DEATH OF IAus JA"NE HUGHES.—We regret to record the death, on the 13th inst., of Mrs Jaae Hughes, 59, Chapel-street, in this town, after a lingering illness. The decased, who had attained her 78th year, had been a member of Engedi C.M. churchfor more than half a century, and was highly esteemed as a kindly neighbour and consistent Christian. Her remains were interred on Saturday morning at Llanbeblig, the Rev John Hughes, D.D., officiating. PBESENTATION.-Upon his return from his honeymoon tour, Mr George Owen, the secretary of the Carnarvonshire Constitutional Associa- tion, was the recipient of a testimonial which had been subscribed for by his numerous friends and well-wishers connected with the Carnarvon Workingmen's Conservative Club. The presenta- tion was made at a meeting presided over by Councillor Richard Thomas, president of the Club, and took the form of an illuminated album containing the list of subscribers (the handiwork of Mr J. A. Vaughan, a member of the club), together with a cheque. Mr Owen feelingly acknowledged the kindness which had been in- variably dxtended to him during his connection with the club. COUNTY MAGISTRATES' COURT. -On Saturday, before Dr Taylor Morgan and J. Robinson, Esq., William Chambers, Victoria Vaults, Penygroes, was charged with permitting drunkenness.—Mr Mostyn Roberts prosecuted, and Mr 11. Lloyd Carter defended.—The bench did not consider that there was sufficient evidence to convict but remarked that the police had acted wisely in bringing the case before the court. DE ATH OF MR HENRY EDWARDS—OH Sunday, the death took place of Mr Henry Edwards. Castle-square, after a short illness. It is believed that the deceased took a chill on the previous Wednesday, when he attended the memorial service at Christ Church. He was highly esteemed as a tradesman, and was a faithful and zealous member of Shiloh (C.M.) chapel where he had held the office of deacon for many years. He was only 60 years of age. The funeral took place on Thursday afternoon at Caeathraw, and was largely attended. The service at the house was conducted by the Rev William Jones, Port- dinorwic, and J. Hughes, D.D. Following the hearse were four mourning coaches conveying the family and relatives, amongst the latter being Councillor Wlliiam Griffith, Holyhead* Mr Thomas Griffith and Mr John Thomas' Bangor. A large number of minister, deacons' and friends followed. At the grave the officiat- ing ministers were the Revs R. R. Morris, Shiloh and Evan Joues. NAMOwEscAPE.-On Tuesday morning, as a sailor on board the Ja Ja," named Robinson, residing in Hole-in-the-wall-street, was nro- ceedmg to the steamer, he some how or other missed his footing and fell into the dock between the quay and the vessel. His loud cries for help were heard by the crew who immediately came to his assistance, and he was ShiLtod?U8llt on bo,rc1' thoU811 ""w „ COURT.—At a special court on Wed- nesday, before John Jones, Esq, Elizabeth McCoster, residing with her father and mother at the parish of Llanrug, was charged with stealing a shawl a bonnet, and two feathers, the property ot Mrs Thomas Thomas. It ap- peared that some of the children had left the articles, while playing, on the road, and it is alleged that the accused, who was apprehended on Wednesday, by P.C. Owen, took them away. rhe accused was remanded until Monday. ] ^WOMEN'S SUFFRAGE.-At a meeting of the < Liberal Club Debating Society on Friday even- i ing, Mr D. C. Pritchard, Coed Helen, presiding, a ( Ively discussion took place on Women's Suffrage," the speakers including Messrs J. R Pritchard, J. Jones (chemist), J. R. Hughes, H" 3. Jonathan, Owen Williams, Jeremiah Hughes' r iV. Roberts, Robert Owen (secretary), &c. i CONCERT AT SAILORS' REST. — The third of the series of winter concerts for the sailors took place on Wednesday evening last at "The Rest," the chair being taken by the Rev J. E. Williams, in the unavoidable absence of Mr Mostyn Roberts, the following took part in the programme :—Mr Herbert Sampson, Miss Edith Sampson, Miss Rees, Old Bank; Mr David Jones, and Messrs Jones, Owen, and Hudson of the Royal Naval Reserve; Miss Maggie Jones kindly acted as accompanyist throughout. The recita- tion "Biogen on the Rhine," given by Mr Ciillaghan, R.N. Ft., was much appreciated. Mr jfttrr, R-W.F., who had kindly promised some liute solos, was prevented from attending through indisposition. The attendance of sea- men and R.N.H. men was fairly good, and the concerts continue to be popular. CRICKET CLUB.—The annual general meeting of this club was held at the Cafe, on Tuesday evening, Captain R. Breen-Turner presiding. The following were elected oflicers for the ensuing season President, Lieutenant-General Hugh Rowlands, C.B., V.C.; vice-president, Rev J. W. Wynne Jones, M.A,; captain, Mr H. C. I Vincent; vica-captain, Mr J. R. Pritchard; hon. secretary, Mr R. E. Owen hon. treasurer,' Mr A. W. Menzies. Committee, Messrs E. Gibb, i A. Heath, J. H. Henwood, H. Bithel Jones C. I Leek, McLennan Jones, A. Stokes, and R. P. < Williams. The club is now open to arrange] fixtures. J ( Sr." DAVID'S SCHOOL. — The half-yearly examination in connection with the Kensington S Locals was held at the abcve school on the 15th, 16th, and J/th u't. The principals (the Misses Jones) have just received the result. The examination included arithmetic, geography, grammar, history. Scripture, French, music, and drawing. T.ie following certificates were gained (arranged in order of merit according to total of marks) :-Ist class, Magdalen Jones (honours in arithmetic and music) and Annie 1 ugh Sad class, Louise Hughes Katie Jones, and Mary Lampitt; 3rd class, Gladys Holmes and Gertrude Hutchinson. Special certificates were awarded for arithmetic to Belle Jones (2nd senior) and Mabel Newton (2nd junior), and for handwriting to Ethel Hutchinson and Eva K. Menzies (both 4th class with honours. SOUP KITCHE.Y.—The committee very grate- fully acknowledge the receipt of the following contributions:- Dr Williams, Bryiicastell, El Mrs Edwards, 10s: Mrs Owen, Ty Coch, a hamper of leeks; Mrs Harwood, Penrhyn Villa, a basket of celery and a bag of onions Mi-s Jones, Glan- seiont, 10s fid Miss Mason, 5s Mr D. W. Davies, 5s; Rev J. W. Wynne Jones, £1 Mr Williams, Gwylfa, near Llandudno, .£1. LLOYD'S AGKNT.—Mr' Hugh Richards, ship broker. Market-street, has been appointed Llojd s agent for the Carnarvon district. There were several other applicants. Mr Richards, who is resident in Carnarvon for fifteen years, has had great experience in connection with shipping in Liverpool an i London. The appoint- ment of a gentleman of such experience and integrity gives great satisfaction, we under- stand, to local shipowners.

DENBIGH. SCHOOL BOARD MEETING. —The monthly meeting of the board was held on Thursday Mr Harrison Jones presiding. Some discussion ensued with regard to the attendance at the schools, complaints being received from the teachers, and also from the rector on the sub- ject.-It was stated that the cause was due to the prevailing sickness.-The Clerk reported the receipt of £69 15s from the Educational Depart- ment, being the first payment received under the Free Education Act.—On the motion of the chairman, seconded by the Rev H. Humphreys, a vote of thanks was accordt d Mrs Cole, Llys- meichion, for her kindness in presenting prizes to the Henllan School children.-With regard to the question of-building a new school for the girls, in order to afford increased accommodation for the boys, Mr R. Parry suggested that the board should go in for a higher grade school, for both girls and boys. He was sure that they would easily get eighty pupils, who would be willing to pay 2d or more per week. according to the subjects taught, and thus they would relieve the pressure on the present schools. The Educational Department would doubtless in- crease the grant 5s per head on the passes in this school so that the ratepayers would hardly feel the cost of providing the school, as at the same time they would be able to reduce the staffs of the other schools.—Mr J. G. Hughes agreed, and said a higher grade school had been established at Festiniog for some years, with the re&ult that the young people of that place were known as the best educated of any in North Wales. The time have come when they should be up and doing in Denbigh. Mr Keepfer doubted whether they would be able to secure sufficient number of pupils now that education was free in the elementary schools. It was their business to provide for the educa- tion of the masses, and provide them with proper school accomodation.—Considerable dis- cussion ensued, the matter being eventually referred to a special meeting.

DOLGELLEY. MAGISTRATES' COURT.-Tuesday, before Dr Edward Jones (in the chair), Dr Lloyd-Williams, and C. E. J. Owen, Esq. —The Chairman remarked that there were no cases to be dealt with that day if so, it would have been their duty to postpone the hearing of such out of respect to the memory of their late clerk (Mr Charles Millard), He also pointed out the loss that the bench had sustained in the death of such a zealous and valuable servant, and he felt that it was their duty that day to pass a vote of condolence with his (Mr Millard's) wife and family in their bereavement. The pro- position was seconded by Dr Williams, and supported by Mr Owen. Mr W. R. Davies, the senior solicitor of the town, feelingly referred to the many good qualities that characterised their late clerk, and dwelt on the great loss that the bench and the family had sustained in the death of Mr Millard. LOCAL BOARD.TA meeting of this board was held on Wednesday. Present: Messrs John Edwards (chairman), J. Meyrick Jones, Francis Evans, W. Williams (timber merchant), Richard Richards, Richard Barnett (acting clerk), Wil- liam Jones (surveyor),—Mr J. E. Jones, butcher, submitted plans of houses intbnded to be erected in Sinithfield-street. It was resolved that the surveyor and street committee report on the same in the next meeting.—A letter was read from Mr R.Williams, postmaster, acknowledging the condolence of the board with himself and family in the death of his father, Mr R.Williams, Argoed.-The Surveyor reported that disease existed amongst fish. He believed this informa- tion to be of importance to the public. Almost all fish showed signs of the epidemic, especially so the salmons.-A letter was read from Mr K Griffith, Springfield, stating it would be better for him not to audit the board's books on behalf of the main road committee. The chairman remarked that he had been appointed one of the delegates to bring the board's books before the County Council, and that he wished to be excused. He thought that the proposed inspection of books by the County Council was an insult to the board. Mr J. M. Jones concurred with the Ch airman.- M r Francis Evans, who had previously given notice of motion, proposed that the manner in which mem- bers voted on estimates, &c., be net made public. He did not in the least support hole and corner meetings, but maintained that the proceedings of the board should be made known to the rate- papers to a certain extent.—Mr William Wil- liams, timber merchant, supported the motion.— An animated and very personal discussion ensued, and it was finally resolved That the board considers it unfair to divulge the manner in which any member has voted.A letter was read from the Great Western Railway Company complaining about the outlet of drains into the river a little beyond their station. It was re- solved to inform the company that the drains occupied the same position 23 years ago. DEATH OF MR JOHN LLOYD.—Last week the death of Mrs Pugh was recorded in our columns. This week again,we have to publish the death of her brother—Mr John Lloyd. The deceased was an uncle of Dr Lloyd, Barmouth. Mrs Pugh and Mr Llovd lived together in Idris-terrace.and both were taken ill at the same time. Mr Lloyd was greatly respected by all who knew him.

LLANGEFNI. COUNTY COUNCIL ELECTION.-At a public meeting on Thursday evening, Dr Owen was thanked for his services on the County Council and asked to stand again. The Rev H. S. Jones presided.

PENM AENM A WR. FEARFUL ACCIDENT.—The Deputy-coroner for North Carnarvonshire (Mr Lewis R. Thomas) held an inquest at Gerizim, near Penmaenmawr on Thursday, touching 4he death of Owen Hughes, a middle aged man, who was employed at the setts quarry in that neighbourhood. The ( deceased was desceuding an incline in a waecon 1 on Tuesday, when the bolt which secured the ] incline chain at the top gave way, and Hughes, 1 in endeavouring to escape, became entangled in thfl chain by which he was carried over a pre- cipice to a depth of about sixty yards. Death Ie was instantaneous. A verdict of Accidental ] death was returned. ]

«. PORTDINORWIC. THE ELIZA BELL IN COLLISION.—The steamer Isabel from Benisaf, and the schooner Eliza Bell," of Portdinorwic, were in collision in the Mersey on Tuesday. The former vessel was at anchor, and sustained no damage the schooner was slightly injured.

PWLLHELI. THK COUNTY COUNCIL ELECTION.—At a public meeting held last Wednesday, the Rev D. E.:Davles was adopted as the Liberal candidate for the representation of the borough on the County Council. Mr Davies is already a town councillor.

ST. ASAPH. BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—The fortnightly meeting of the board was held on Thursday, Mr Edwin Morgan presiding over a moderate attend- ance. On the motion of the chairman, seconded by Mr John Roberts, Gaenas, a vote of condol- ence was passed with the Royal Family on the death of the Duke of Clarence.-A vote of con- doleuce was also passed with Mrs Jones, Nant- gwilym, on the death of her husband. Mr Wil- liam Jones, late guardian for Tremeirchion.- Some discussion ensued with reference to the marriage of the schoolmaster and nurse, it being stated that the board had no power to dismiss the former unless with his own consent.—Mr Jones, Abergele, complained that Mr Murray Browne had misled the board in stating that they should take some steps in the matter, as it now appeared that the officials in question had not transgressed the regulations.—After further discussion the matter was deferred till Mr Murray Browne was present.—There was no other business of interest.

7 rIlE PORTMADOC MUTUAL SHIP INSURANCE SOCIETY. riiE annual general meeting of the Portmadoc Mutual Ship Insurance Society was held at the newsroom. Corn Hill, Portmadoc.on the 26th inst. The Chairman. previous to submitting the statement of accounts for the past year, made th) following report: The committee in sub- mitting to the members their report and account [or the jubilee year, cannot refrain from referring to the society's operations during the htlf- century in which it has been the medium for protecting the interests of the shipowners of the neighbourhood. The society was established in May, 1841, and has from time t,) time sus- tained many and severe losses, but the average amount contributed by the members during the whole course flf the society's existence has not exceeded the sum of £3 5s per cent. per annum ¡ -a very moderate percentage to cover total (knd partial losses. Members will no doubt recognise in this fact the inestimable boon conferred by the society, and how well advised were those who 50 years ago interested themselves in its establishment. But it is with deep regret that your committee find that of the very able men who took part in the society's inception Mr Samuel Holland, late M.P. for Merionethshire, and chairman of the society from its forma- tion in 1841 to the year 1877, is the only survivor of those that had their signatures attached to the first deed of settlement. The others were:—Messrs John Barnes, of Birmingham, shipowner; Robert Lloyd. of Port- madoc, banker; J. W. Greaves, of Tan'rallt- Tremadoc; John Edward Carreg, Tremado^; George Casson, Festiniog, quarry inspector; aid George Homfray, of Portmadoc; Messrs J dID Davies, Evan Evans, William Lloyd, Henry Jones, John Jones, Robert Jones, David Morris, Richard Prichard, David Kichards, Thomas Richards, Ellis Roberts, Hugh Watkins, and Francis Roberts, all shipowners. The solicitors of the society were Messrs Williamjand Breese treasurer, Mr George Homfray secretary, Mr Rees Griffith. The statement of accounts having been read by the chairman, and submitted to the members with certain remarks thereon, the same was adopted, and ordered to be printed and cir- culated among the members. The election of officers for the ensuingiyear was then proceed with. Mr D. Homfray being re-elected treasurer; 1 the National and Provincial Bank of England (Limitel) and the North and South Wales Bank (Limited), the bankers; Messrs J. Lewis ami R. Roberts, auditors; Captain R. Williams and Captain J. Watkins, secretary and surveyor of the society. The six directors retiring by rotation were re-elected, and one new director elected in the room of one deceased, and one in the room of another retiring. It was also proposed, seconded, and carried unanimously that the secretary should write to Mr S. Holland conveying the members' deep sympathy with him in his present illness, and also to call his attention to the fact that the society had attained its jubilee, and to express their feeling of indebtedness to him for the great and good service rendered by him to the society during the thirty-six years he acted its chairman.It may be mentioned that the pre- sent capital of the society amounts to £ 141,050; the number of ships being 105. After a cordial vote of thanks to the chairman the meeting terminated. Some years ago, it was found necessary to re- construct the society under a new deed of settle- ment, the class of ships then entering the society being of much larg«r tonnage and consequently of greater value, and trading to East and West Indies, East and West America, and the Australian colonies. The society as now carried on is managed by to secretary and a committee of 21 members, seven of whom retire annually, but are eligible for re-election. Though the concern is of such magnitude, it is nevertheless carried on on very economic basis, winch accounts for the low per centage the members have been called upon to pay towards losses. It is stated that there has not been a single defaulter in the payment of the calls made. The annual general meeting of the N..rth Wales Mutual Ship Collision Society was then proceeded with.—The statement of accounts for the past year were submitted to the members, which showed that the society still maintained it successful career.-It was proposed by the Chairman, and passed unanimously, that the same be passed, printed and circulated among the members. -The election of officers for the I ensuinjl year was then proceeded with, Captain R. Williams being re-elected secretary; Mr J. Watkins. surveyor; Mr D. Homfray, treasurer; Messrs J. Lewis and R. Roberts, auditors and the seven committeemen retiring by rotation re- elected.—The business of the meeting was brought to a close with the usual vote of thanks to the chairman. The annual general meeting of the Gomerian Freight and Outfit Mutual Ship Insurance Society was also proceeded with. After few brief remarks by the Chairman on the continued prosperity of the society, the members having only been called to pay four per cent, towards losses for the past year, being It per cent, less than the previous years, the average calls since the formation of the society in 1875 having only been £3 lis 9d per cent. per annum, the state- ments of accounts were then read and submitted to the members, and it was proposed by the chairman and seconded that the same be passed, printed and circulated among the members. The election of officers was then proceeded with, Mr D. Homfray, treasurer, Mr R. Roberts, auditor, G. Prichard, secretary, and the retiring directors, all re-elected. This brought the business of the meeting to a termination, and the usual formalities having been gone through. the meeting separated.

CARNARVONSHIRE AND ANGLESKY IN- FIRMARY.-Weekly report, Tuesday, Jan. 2!Hb. -In-patients, 13 total number of out-patients admitted since October 25th, 1891, 556: total number of out-patients admitted during the past week, 57; home patients, 64. Visitors for the ensuing week. Mrs J. Pritchard and Rev W. Edwards. Hon. physician for ensuing week, Dr Langford Jones. Hon. surg».on for enpuini? week, Dr Richard Jones. -J. E. THOMAS. M.Bl House Surgeou.

THB NATIONAL EISTEDDFOD.—On Monday night, a meeting of the executive committee of the Rhyl National Eisteddfod, 1892, was held at the Town Hall. the vicar (Canon JtoweU Evana) presiding. The Chairman said he had waited upon the Duke of Westminster, who agreed to fall in with the committee that the Eisteddfod should be held on the 23rd August to the 26th, and promised to preside on the second day — The literary committee reported that they had decided to offer a valuable gold medal for a monody in English on the late Duke of Clarence and Avondale, and for a monody in Welsh on the same subject. WREXHAM AND DISTRICT CHAMBERS OF COM- MERCE AND AGRICULTURE.—The annual meet- ing of this chamber was held on Monday after- noon, under the presidency of the Mayor (Mr Frederic W. Soames). Among letters of apology was one from Mr A. C. Humphreys-Owen (a director of the Cambrian Railways), expressing his great pleasure at the prospect of the com- pletion of the Wrexham and Ellesmere Line, by which the independent through route between North and South Wales would be established.— Mr J. Meredith-Jones (chairman of the council of the chamber) stated that good work had been done during the twelve months. Among other questions discussed was that of forming a board of conciliation, but so far they bad not been able to effect that desirable object.—Mr John Pritchard, C.C., was very sorry that the great backbone of the district-the coal, steel, and terra-cotta industry—was not more largely represented in the chamber. He thought it was a great misfortune, because without those in- dustries the shopkeepers of Wrexham would be nowhere.—A vote of thanks to Sir Robert Cunliffe, Bart., for the great interest he had taken in the affairs of the chamber during the past year, having been passed, it was resolved, on the motion of Mr Bushby (Trevor), seconded by Mr William Ellis (Wrexham and Acton Colliery), that in future the meetings of the council should be held on Wednesday, instead of Thursday.—Messrs J. Meredith-Jones and W. J. Butler were appointed vice-presidents.—The Mayor, referring to the question of conciiiation boards, said it was one of immense importance, and he wished the employed to understand that, in joining such a board they in no way tied their hands, and they would mtet their employers on the board on entirely equal terms.—Mr A. j Renfree (Brymbro) moved that it be a recom- naenaation to the council of the chamber to con- sider the question of forming a conciliation board.—Mr J. Meredith-Jones seconded the resolution, which was agreed to.—Mr John < Pritchard, C.C., was appointed the delegate to the Associated Chambers of Commerce, and Sir Robert Cunliffe, Bart,, to the Central Chamber of ¡' Agriculture. t

PRINCIPAL CHARLES EDWARDS never minces matters. Hence, his expression of opinion is oftentimes startling in its outspokenness. It was only the other day that he kicked a hornet's nest by crediting the Church in WaleJ with cash and Welsh Nonconformists with brains. Just now, it is his political views that are challenged. It appears that a couple of days before Christmas he told a representative of the Christian Commonwealth that in Wales the feeling is intensely for Home Rule and we are making for Republicanism." In other words, Wales, he said, is "decidedly and strongly Republican and Home Rule." In the meantime, the Principality, in common with other parts of the kingdom, has evinced deep sympathy with Her Majesty and the rest of the Royal Family on the occasion of the death of the Duke of Clarence. Where, then, askes the Western Mail, is the Republicanism of Wales ? There is no shadow of doubt," it remarks, about the whole-hearted loyalty of Welshmen to the Throne." Did the Principal say there was ? He simply expressed his opinion that Wales is decidedly and strongly Republican and Home Rule," and he is as decidedly correct in this view. It is, surely, one thing to be loyal under the existing constitution and quite another matter to prefer a republic to a monarchy as a matter of choice. Is there anything startling in the statement that we are making for Republic- anism in Wales when every other monarchical country under the sun is moving in precisely the same direction ? John Bunyan was not so Puritanical that he could not munch a Christmas pie on Christmas Day, nor are the Welsh people so deeply in love with Repulicanism and Home Rule that they cannot in some degree share the sorrow even of the Royal Family when death darkens their doors. Our esteemed contempo- rary, the Oswestry Advertiser, thinks that like the Welsh language, of which Dr Edwards speaks, the monarchial principle, if it is dying out,' will yet live ;for many years to come' That may be; and still, in Wales, as in other countries, each new year" rings out" the monarchicial principle as a "slowly-dying cause," and rings in the more valiant man and free-"

IT has just been decided to remove the North Wales Training College to Bangor. From the pcint of view of Carnarvon, this decision is doubtless to be regretted for several reasons which need not be enumerated here. The majority in favour of the cathedral city is said to have been overwhelming, and it goes without saying that it was its educational advantages that weighed mostly with the committee at St. Asaph, and finally turned the scale against the old town in which the college was first established. Looked at from this standpoint, the removal but illustrates the history of collegiate towns, namely, that unto every one that hath is given, and it gets abundance; but from it that hath not is taken away even that which it hath. The college had not done well of late, as a writer in a daily contemporary points out. Mr Brodie, in last year's Blue Book speaks of the results at Carnarvon as follows:- This set of papers is on the whole distinctly the weakest. There are at most about three good papers, with about as many middling. The mass though notably free from positive faults, do not seem to aim at excellence." Mr Stovelly, speaking of the certificate examina- tions, reports upon their Euclid, "The papers are inferior to any I have seen done by students. The most serious fault is the want of accuracy in book work, blunders are repeatedly made. the handwriting and the figures were by no means good." As to passes in colleges, it was pointed out that it unfortunately confirms this unfavourable opinion. Of 22 Carnar- von students that were presented-second year students-only one passed in the first division, and only one of the first year's students, a thing that is not seen in any other male college. No fewer than seven in one case and six in the other were in the third whereas in Bangor out of 28, 12 passed in the first, and at Battersea out of 54, 41 passed in the first division, being students of the second year. Probably these facts go to account for the overwhelming majority that thought a "change of air was imperatively necessary for the institution.

The living of Trawsfynydd, Merionethshire, has been offered to and accepted the Rev E. B. Thomas, curhte-in-charge of Heneglwys, Anglesey.

About 40 platelayers employed on the London and North-Western Railway between Conway and Bangor have been suspended in consequence of an alleged attack on a foremaji named Clement, at Bangor, on Friday morning last.

i Mr Owen E. Prytherch has been duly ap- pointed postmaster at Llanerchymedd, in the room of his father, the late Mr Owen Prytherch, who had held the appointment for upwards of 30 years, and had won the respect and confidence of all.

FREEMASONRY AT HOLYHEAD. ON Wednesday, the annual festival of the lodge of St Cybi (597)-Gne of the oldest in the pro- vince-was held at the Masonic Hall, Holyhead, when the following officers and members were presentBros. James Wells, I.P.M PPBCIR. T:°,0r«y. S.W., P.P.G.S.; Bey i). W.' JonS| chaplain; W.Jones, treasurer, P.M., P.P,GP James Lloyd, secretary, P.M., P.P.G.S.B. H J Hughes, J.W.; T. G. Hughes, S. D., P. P. G.S. W. Guest, JJ) R. H. Hughes, director of cere- monies, P.P.G.S.B.; J. Hall, organist, P.M. • G. Fenton. steward. J. Darrock, steward- W* Williams, tyler. The members included Bros. E. Langtry, W.M., 1113; W. J. Bradshaw* P.S.W. R. Edwards, W. Wheway, C. Smith, W. H. J. Owen. J. A. H. Hazlitt, H. Owens, D. R. Lloyd, R. Davies, R. Owen, J. Owen, D R. Lloyd, R. Davies, J. Jones, R, Reece, J.Jones, E. J. Hughes, J. T. Williams, T. Marshall D Morgan, R. J. Fletcher, Dr O. T. Williams* P.M., P.P.G.S.B., W. Johnson, E. Kent The visiting members includec the D.P.G.M., Bro Colonel R. Platt; Bros. R. W, Newton. W.M., 606; R. P. Thomas, S.W., St. David's, 384; T. Mills, P.M., P.P.G.S., 384; J Williams, S. W." P.G.O., 606; R. G. Thomas, secretary, 1113 P M P.P.G.A.P.; O. Rowland, treasurer. 1113; W. Henderson, P.M., Belfast, 659; J. M. Gunn E* Q. Humphreys, P.M., P.P.G.P., 1113" j! F. Williams, G. D. Dew, P.M., P.P.G.S.B., 1113; W. H Evans, 606. The lodge having been formally opened. Bro. J. Wells, I P.M., read a telegram from the retiring W.M., Bro. Robert Martin, who is now stationed at Crewe, regretting his inability to attend owing to the pressure of work. and wishing his successorand the members of the lodge generally every success during the forthcoming Masonic year. The installation of Bro. T. G. Grey as W.M. for the ensuing year was afterwards proceeded with, the installing master being Bro. Colonel H. Platt, ably assisted by Bro. J. Wells. The newly-installed W.M. ippointed his officers as follows :—Bro H. J: Hughes.S.W.; Bro T. G. Hughes, J, W., P.P.G.S.; Bro. the Rev O.W.Jones, chaplain, p.p.G.e.; Bro* fohn James, treasurer.P.G.P.; Bro. James Lloyd, tion. secretary. P.P.G.S.B.; Bro. W. Guest S.D.; Bro. J. Darrock, J.D.; Bro. J. Hall, organist Bro. R. H. Hughes, director of cermonies' ?.P.G.S.B.; Bro. R. Reece, I.G.; Bro. R. EdSraS! s.S.; Bro. W. Johnson, J.S.; Bro. W. Williams ;yler. The W.M. subsequently proposed a vote of I condolence with the Prince and Princess of Wales, as well as the Princess Victoria Mary of Teck, in their sad bereavement. This was seconded by Bro. H. Platt, and unanimously agreed to. On the motion of Bro. Wells, seconded by Bro. E. Langtry, it was agreed to forward to the R.W.P.G.M., Lord Harlech, a vote of condolence on the loss sustained by him in the death of Lady Harlech. Bro. R. H. Hughes proposed, and Bro. E. G. Humphreys seconded, the adoption of a similar vote in connection with the death of Bro. Col. Shadwell Clerke, P.G. Sec. of England. The lodge having been closed. the members and visiting brethren enjoyed a capital banquet at the Prince of Wales Hotel.