Carnarvon and Denbigh Herald and North and South Wales Independent

CARNARVON. Soup KITCHEN.—The committee very grate- fully acknowledge the receipt of the following Mrs Owen, Ty Coch, leeks Mr Rees, Old Bank, £1; Mr J. W. Jones, Preswylfa 5a. THE COUNTY COURT.-O WIOf;t to a very severe indisposition, his Honour Judge Horatio Lloyd was unable to preside over the Carnarvon Co mty •Court on Tuesday. A tpKJial court has bee& il.xed for.ne'xt. Saturday. q. I AN OLD ORGAN.—It has been decided to re- construct the old organ of the parish church, I and adapt the same for St. David's Cburch. This ) will be a great boon for the latter church, and much satisfaction is expressed on account of the same. THE CHORAL SOCIETy,-This week the Choral Society have started rehearsing Mr David Jenkins's work, IhJwi Saut," with a view of performing the same at the forthcoming National Eisteddfod. We learn that the choral scores of this work are proving very popular to our musicians. This, no doubt, will add to the interest and the thoroughness of rehearsing. THE WELSH WESL-KYA-18.-WO learn that the congregation which usually assemble at Eben- ezer, the Welsh Wesleyan chapel, will next Sunday meet at the Guild Hall, their edifice undergoing considerable structural improve- ments, namely, remodelling its frontage and I cleaning and renovating internally. ENGLISH WESLEYAN CHAPEL.-On Sunday morning the Rev Dr Herber Evans, the ex, president of the Congregational Union of England and Wales, occupied the pulpit at the English Wesleyan Chapel. A good collection was made in aid of the building fund. LITERARY SOCIRTIES. -'Castle-square: On Monday last the Rev D. Hughes, M.A., in the chair, a paper was read bv Mr J. H. Roberts, Mus. Bac., on Worship Music." The following took part in the discussion wh ch ensued Mrs Chenery, Rev D. Hughes, Messrs D. Thorny, W. J. Williams, J. Davies, R- B. Tasker, W. M. Roberts, and Dr Frak;er.-Salem: On Wednesday evening Mr William Griffith, Portdinorwic. ad- dressed the society on bis adventures in Africa. The address was very interesting. Dr E. Herber Evans presided. Moriah On Wednesday evening a paper was read by Mr ADeurin Wil- liams on Savonarola. COUNTY MAGISTRATES' COURT.—During the last twelve months the business of this court was exceedingly light, the magistrates on more than one occasion having no duty to perform. We are glad to report that this year commences similar to the corresponding period last year, for on Saturday there was no case to be heard. We trust that it augurs well of the future. BOROUGH MAGISTRATES' COURT.-At this court, on Monday, before the mayor (Councillor J. Issard Davies), R. Thomas, Esq., and J. R Pritchard, Esq., the charge against Henry Jones, Henwalia, of a breach of the Vagrancy Act, was dismissed, the accused being cautioned not to appear in that court again.-For being drunk and riotous, Elizabeth Thomas was committed to fourteen days' imprisonment. THE RECTORY OF LLANAELHAIARN.-The benefice of U.n.elb.i.r» 'he deatb of the Rev H. E. Williams, has been offered by the Lord Bishop of Bangor, to the Rev R. P. Hughes, B A Carnarvon. Mr Hughes was ordained de- --on on Trinity Sunday 1877. and priest on Trinity Sunday 1878. He vas rcensed by the Bishop to the Curacy of Llanbeblig and Carnar- von in 1877 and this curacy he still holds. He was appointed chaplain of H.M. Prison, Carnar- von in 1881. We understand that Mr Hughes is likely to accept the Bishop's offer. TABLEAUX VIVANTS and 'musical entertain- ment at the Assembly Hall Market-street, Thursday, January 25th, at 8. The Tableaux will hA-rhe seasons with the Goddess Ceres," United Service, Hoaxed (1) Preparations, (2) Success; "Scandal and Tea," "Where are you going my pretty Maid?" (1) Old Style, (2) New Style; "The Sleeping Beauty," "The choice of the Caskets," "Christmas in Japan. Father Christmas up to date." The incandescent new patent gas lights will be used to illuminate the Tableaux. Admission, Reserved Seats, Is; Second Seats, 6d. Reserved seats tickets to be obtained at Mr C. Rowland, Castle-square.— Advt. REPORTED Loss OF A BOAT.-Much anxiety was felt in the town early in the week about the safety of the ship "Vivid." 23 tons, owned by Mr John Parry, Seiont Lime Works. It appears that the Vivid started from Carnarvon for Portdiiill^n wiih flour, and a crew of two, W. Lewis (captain), of this town, and a boy named Thomas Williams. No news having been re- ceived. of the arrival of the ship, the gravest fears were entertained of her safety; but it seems that the captain ran into Port Colman on account of the storm which suddenly came upon him'. The ship is slightly da-raged. DEATH OF MR R. H. HUGHES.—This week, we have to ann. mce the death of Mr Roger H. Hughes, 28, Pool-street, which toot place at his residence on Friday. He came to this town four Gatehouse, Llanllechid. He hrd "J afterwards a slate in- Pll% arries, but since very faithful f the Calvinistic ^Bris loss will be ^gpfch was a private H»d cemetery, when ^rtNi^rodyn, and the Rev SCHOOL.. 0„ Thurrf«PWBIoM» «n unfortunate accidert occurred at the'girls' department of the Board Schools. It appears that a little girl named Hannah Olwen Jones found a needle on. the floor, and picked it up with the intention of taking it to her teacher. But instead of carrying out her first intention, she placed it in her pinafore. In a short time afterwards the little girl came in contact with another scholar, in consequence of which the needle penetrated her breast right above the heart. With praise- worthv promptitude Mrs Hughes called m Ur Edward Wil iams and Dr W. Williams, who succeeded in extracting the needle. Had it not been for the prompt action of Mrs Hughes serious results might have ensued. j A CARNARVON VESSEL STRANDED. On Tuesday morning, intelligence reached Carnarvop that the schooner "Velocity" had sunk inside the Duwlalk bar. The vessel sailed from this tt) wn about a fortnight atfo with a cargo of 110 tons of slates for Dundalk. Owing to stress of weather, the captain thought it advisable to turn to Kingstown for shelter. On Monday morning, however, the weather being calm and the wind fair, they agaiu sailed with a view of reaching their destination late on Monday night or early on Tuesday morning. Having arrived, at Dundalk bar, a storm suddenly overtook the vessel with the result that she Rank in deep water The crew, namely, R, Jones, Snowdon • steeet (master), J. Jones, Skinner-street (mate), both of Carnarvon, and J. Jones, Bontnewydd, were saved by the lifeboat. The vessel was owned by Mr D. Pritchard, Coed Helen Ferry, Carnarvon, and was insured in the Carnarvon and Nevin Marine Society, while the cargo was covered at Lloyd's. Soma time ago a vessel of the same owner stranded at Milford. SEASONABLE CHARITy,-As previously re- ported in our columns, Mr Davies, of the George Inn. decided this year to abandon the old- fashioned system of metiog out to his customers the uaual Christmas-boi:. preferring to hand over to his worship the Mayor the sum of A6 to be distributed by Mr Isaard Davies amongst the poor of the town aa he deemed best. His wor- ship, we understand, has distributed Mr R. Davies's donation as followsCottage Hospital, £ 2 • soup kitchen, £ 2 free breakfasts daily at the Ragged School. £ 2. It is to be hoped that others will follow the good example set them by others will follow the good example set them by MFBEE BREAKFASTS AT THE TWTHILL SCHOOLS. -We learn that about 60 children on an average nartake of the free breakfasts given, at this E ttat t:b. cb,ildren make their appearance at the school much more punctual. Mr Hughes, the headmaster, says that, the attendance has improved coisKlerab^ on account of the free breakfasts. At improvement only affected the morning ance. To meet this, tickets for the following morning breakfast are mm B^en to the children in the afternoon. Seeing that the breakfast is not to be had without being Pjjjent at school the previous afternoon, the children d care to attend in the afternoons as t.>IrA ainti care to attend in the afternoons as well as in the mornings. Some of the children have been asking when the soup is comin. We hope that they will not have to wait long even for the soup. Mr Hughes has had an offer of twelve pounds of split peas, and arrangements ere long will be made to relieve the monotony of coffee acd buns. All those anxious to give a helping hand in this most praiseworthy object can send their subscriptions to Mr Hughes. Boy's RECREATION Rooms.-A rummage sale in aid of the these rooms was held on Thursday, the llth inst, which was largely attended and proved a great success, realizing over X9. The Misses Rees, Old Bank, and Misses Williams, Porthyraur, took charge of the various stalls, and were assisted by Miss J. Lloyd Griffith, Corooral Peters, Messrs A. T. Jones, Robert Wil- liams, and others. The following kindly sent contributions of various articles -Dr and Miss Fraser, Miss J Lloyd Griffith. Miss Hughes, Fern Cliff Mr J. A. Hughes, MissJonea. Glan- seiont; Mrs Evau Jones. Mr A. F. Joneq, Mrs favlor Morgan, Mr H. P. Morris, Messrs Mords and Davies, Miss Newton. Corporal Peters, Miss Pugh, Ty Newvdd Miss Pughe, Cefnhendre; Mr M J. Pughe, Messrs Pierce Rnd Williams, Mrs Rees, Old Bank; Mr John Rees, Miss Hannah Roberts, Mr David Roberts, Waterloo ILmse, Miss R >lfe, Misses Sampson, Mrs Owen Thomas, Mr G. V. Thomas, Mr H. Tomkinson, Messrs Tilling and Blackburn, Mrs It. D. Williams, and Mrs Wvnn Williams. DEATH OF MR J. H. BULLOCK.—The sad intelligence of the death of Mr J. H. Bullock, the son of Mr and Mrs Edward Bullock, Farm Isa, Coed Helen, which occurred early this (Friday). wornng, at Nottingham, came upon his relatives and numerous friends as a surprise., vas about 22 years of age, was a Deceased, who 0f j. Burton and Son, clerk m the emp. Nottingham. He was a provision merchant a distinguished scholar, well-known athlete a» with his patents in their Much sympathy is feh bereavement. o

BANGk. „ IT the auspices or the A MASONIC BALL.—under district a Freemasons of Bangor and i at ^eo'rge Masonic Charity Ball will be hek prox. The Hotel, near that city, on the 5th 1 Masonic movement is under distinguishes Masonic patronage, and members will appear m n their clothing, while the military will attend v be a respective uniforms. It promises to brilliant affair. FUNERAL OF A MENAI STRAITS PILOT, The funeral of Mr Solomon Hughes, a pilot, well known in the Menai Straits, and the brother of Mr Robert Hughes, Lloyd's agent for the Bangor district, took place on Thursday at the Glanadda Cemetery. The deceased was highly respected, and this was testified to by the large attendance of friends. The Rev T. J, Wheldon, B.A., officiated. THE PIER QUESTION.—A special meeting of the town council wa held on Thursday night, the Mayor (Alderman Cameron) presiding. The deputy town c'erk (Mr Rodway) explained that the meeting was formally called to pass a re- solution in favour of the erection of a pier at Garth Fj-ry and the acquisition of the ferry rights, the charge to be upon the borough fund. The resolution was put and carried unanimously.

CONWAY. COUNTY COURT.—Owing to the indisposition of his Honour Sir Horatio Lloyd. this court, fixed for Thursday, was adjourned. The registrar (Mr Chamberlain) took the undefended causes.

LLANDUDNO. FUNERAL.—On Monday afternoon, at Llan- drillo Church, the Rev Venables Williams officia- ting, the funeral took place of Mra Hannah Jones, widow of the late Mr John Jones, Bron- ynant, and mother of the chairman of the Llan- dudno Commissioners. Subjoined is a list of the mourners:—First carriage, Mr John Jones and Miss Jones, Central Buildings Mr and Mrs Owen, Carnarvon House; 2nd, Air T. J. Jones. Mr E. B. Jones, Mr G. A. Jones, Mr T. 0. Owen, and Miss Owen; 3rd, Air Morris, Colwyn Bay Mr J. Williams *Llys Arvon MrW.G. Williams, Conway; Mrs D. Morris, Colwyn Bay 4th, Mr G. P. Felton, Dr Woodhouse, Mr W. Jones, Dol- "machno; Mr A. H. Hughes; 5th, Mr J. D. Hughes. Mr T. Jones, Rev H. Barlow Williams. IMPORTANT SALBs.-As will be seen from our advertising columns, Mr F. J. Sarson is commissioned to sell the household effects at Bryn Celyn, on the 23rd and the 24th instant. As this is a private residence, there will be a splendid opportunity for any of our readers who desire to procure good furniture.—Mr T. W. Griffith held a sale at the Bon Marche last Tuesday. Bidding was brisk, and fair prices were realised. SOHOOL BOARD CONCERT.—Last Wednesday evening, at the Pier Pavilion, an entertainment was held by the Llandudno Board School children, assisterl by the Claxton FarniJy and the St. Tudno's Brass Band. Thep-ocoodswent towards defraying the cost of the piano recently purchased by the board for the use of the school. Mr W. Bevan, chairman of the school board, presided, and Miss Davies, Snowdon Hotel, acted as accompanist. The following programme was gone through: Selec- tion, St. Tudno Brass Band; address, the chairman; action song, The little boy and the Stars," infants; recitation, The doll," Irene Pearson; Ftction song, "The Chinese Lantern," infants recitation, A grievous complaint," T. Walker"; song, The Gipsies," W. Blackwell and L. Morton musical bell drill," infants; selection, Welsh airs," ther,Claxton family song, "Over the Ice," boys and girls; pianoforte solo, Forget me not," Clara Stewart; dialogue," The sick doll," S. Wynne and N. Downing; song, Out on the sea," girls; recitation, "The pin," Alice Roberts; song," Wake, wake," boys and girls; old French air, Giller," the Claxton family; selection, St. Tudno Brass Band; piano- forte solo, Serenade de Mandoline," Louisa Roberts; Jrecitation, "What a boy can do," Robert H. Williams; song 11 Hope will banish sorrow," boys and girls; dialogue, "Wanted a servant," M. Copper, S. Roberts, S. Hobson, A. Edwards, G. Lunt, and A. Pearson; song," 'Neath the Greenwood tree," L. Roberts, Laura E. Jones, and Emma Edwards; recitation, "Some- body's darling," six boys medley, boys piano- forte solo, Samuel H. Williams song, "Angel's tears," Louisa Roberts; bar bell drill, girls; recitations, "Pan ganai gloch yr ysgol," E. M. Roberts song, The vesper hour," girls; recita- tion, Waiting for customers," Jennie Williams song, Over the snow," boys and girls; finale, 11 National Anthem." GwALCHMAl t TESTIMONIAL.—In response to I a request by Mr John Roberts, Clarence House, a meeting was held last Wednesday evening at the Library to consider what steps should be taken to celebrate the 90th birthday of the venerable bard, Gwalchmai. The following were present:—Messrs W. Evans. C C., J. Jones (Central Buildings), T. W. Griffith, Joseph Meredith, Richard Williams, E. O. Parry (Cen- tral Chambers), R. Davies, and the Rev R. J. Williams, Mr Richard Conway, C.C., regretted he ciuld not attend, but sent word that he would be glad to co-operate with the committee. The meeting formed itself into a committee, over which Mr J. Jones, Central Buildings, presided. It was decided to wait upon Gwalchmai at his residence on Friday at awr anterth," to compli- ment him on his attaining his 90th birthday, and to wish him health and happiness during therelDaining years' of his life. He was also're- quested to attend a banquet to be given in his honour on the eve of St. David's Day, when an illuminated address would be presented to him. We learn that this address will be signed by Lord Aberdare, Lord Mostyn, the Right Hon. Sir G. Osborne Morgan, M.P., Clwydfardd, and the representatives of the public bodies, churches, and chapels of Llandudno. NOTES. READERS of the Strand Magazine will have noticed in this month's number a portrait of Miss Nelly M. Morris among those ot beautiful children. This young lady is a daughter of Dr Morris, Old Colwyn, who is well known in these districts. We are pleased to find the editor of the Strand turning his attention to North Wales in search of beauties. Had he been present at the children's party given at the Victoria Re- staurant last Tuesday evening he would have found a whole gallery of youthful loveliness. It will be seen from our columns that the Carnarvonshire Intermediate Education Scheme is working admirably so tar. The scholars from this neighbourhood who attend the Friars School, Bangor, under this scheme, have done remarkably well during the last term. The reports of the headmaster are very satisfactory, e3pecially so in the case of two or three of the boys. The others appear to be promising lads, and if they follow tbe excellent advice given them by the body of local governors last Tues- day, even brighter results may be looked for next term. Pity it is that there is cause to regret that the benefits to which young lads are entitled under this scheme are not more widely known. and that a greater number do not compete for the scholarships. The scheme, however, is but new; it will become better known as the work of the committee progresses. When the public meetings for raising funds towarda this object are held we hope that the people of Llandudno will crowd to them, and that also with characteristic generosity they will provide the indispensable. The committee are about to erect a school, and they are making arrangements for securing a suitable site. Mr J. Jones, Central Buildings, has been entrusted with this work, and our readers know that what he takes in hand is, as a general rule, success- fully carried through. We trust it will be so in this case. Much credit is due to the honorary clerk, Mr J. Owen, Avallon, for the work he does in con- nection with the scheme. Through his skill and ability, the efforts of the committee are greatly facilitated. The chairman's speech at the meeting of the commissioners was an exceptionally happy one. His review of the position and prospects ot Llan- dudno was thorough, and the deductions he made were most flattering to the energy of the towns- people. Let us hope that his predictions for the future will be realised. They are basad on good grounds, and lucky indeed will the town be if they come true." Our indebtednei-s to th-" commissioners is un- questionably great, though a few eccentric per- sons have on one or two occasions said that they ought to be swept away for their uselessness. The undoubted prosperity of the town is due, tis the chairman said, to the fimnce3 being thoroughly souud. And the commissioners are the purse-keepers. The finance committee engineers the treasury, and at the head of this important committee sits Mr T. W. Griffith one of the most cautious and careful of our com- missioners. He is always warning and cautioning the board against rushing rashly into new schemes that involve heavy expenditure. But we think he was ill-advised when he opposed the printing of the minutes of the various committees. True, it meant expense, but, as Mr Elias Jones pointed out it would be money well spent. This simple process might save the board, as Mr Jones said, heavy sums. Besides it would facilitate the work of the board, and we are sure that if the members had once tried the method, they would adhere to it. If it cannot be done sharply enough by printing, doubtless some process of multiplying copies could be resorted to. We hope the board will adhere to the resolution it has already passed on this matter. We are glad that the scheme for erecting municipal buildings is being thrashed out so thoroughly. This is a large and important undertaking, requiring much thought and care- ful consideration When some of the members spoke of the right of the finance committee to veto the scheme as well as every other scheme, did tbey not rather over-state the case? In that event, the functions of the board would be usurped, and its power paralysed. The duties of this committee consist in receiving, investi- gating, and reporting upon all claims for the -1: %yment of money; to nave power to nnutlt Jh nent of any accounts for expenditure nol pay- 'd in the estimates. This limits them inciou T)ower. vetoing v • the deputation to Lord Mostyn will We bopt. in the two matters it will have to be successful rdship, viz., the question of the lay before his 1. -4nd the acquisition of the land refuse destructor. the Happy Valley, Of the above and adpininfe, movement for securing the importance of the hing, and the case for former we need say nou fvUy stated by Mr W. taking the latter step was Williams at the last board. "Ftt the bye-laws It was rather hard lines U. the clerk of his committee should have deprived ^er wag taken box of cigars. We believe the n»at«. ^onoHy waa just a bit too seriously, and that Mrx. a ygry Made to forego- many a good smofce ». ,ld QOt slender pretence. Suuely tbe present wou of have corrupted that excellent official. A^. all places on the face of the broad eartb fo seu the box to, the Cottage Hospital should have been the last! Sick men don't smoke om of the first results of illness is the laying astae ol the pipe or the cigar. Had the committee' tor- gotten the existence of the press those IoBtf- suffering and patient reporters, who so faithfully record their doir,gs? The Llandudno Urban Parish Council. How is that for a name I We believe that this was what the chairman said the commissioners would be called if the Parish Council Bill becomes law. When that event happens the mode of appointing representatives for our local parliament will be put on a very different footing. But we question whether any method will result in producing a board more efficient than the present one. Rate collecting is just now in these parts a question much discussed. There is some doubt as to the suitability of the at once system, Colwyn Bay preferring the at twice mode. Here is another alternative, in case either or both the above systems fail. At Burgstadt, a little town in Saxony, the municipality have hit upon a novel and ingenious plan for securing payment of the rates. Those who have not acquitted themselves of their current quarter's contribu- tion to the local funds are not to be allowed to be served with the smallest drop of refreshment at the beer-shops and cafés, and strict orders have been sent out to all the licensed victuallers enjoining them under penalties to conform to the new regulation. Topers in Burgstadt may now find salvation in the non-fulfilment of one of their first duties as citizens. We join- with the numerous well-wishers of the venerable and patriarchal Gwalchmai in complimenting him heartily on his attaining his 90th birthday. May health and happiness brighten the remainder of his journey.

LLANRWèT I BOARD SCHOOLS.—Archdeacon Hugh Janes has received a reply to the petition he sent on behalf of the vestry to the Education Depart- ment, which states that "joy lords have been in communication with H7M. inspector, and in view of the limited nature of the sites of th& Llanrwst (Bryn Tirion) Board School and the Watling-street Infant School, they are clearly of opinion that it would be much better for the board to comply with his recommendation and erect a new school in a convenient position to replace the two schools in question than to attempt to carry out structural improvements in the latter. Their lordships are informed by the board that they have now decided on a site for the schools."

PORTMADOC. APPOINTMENT.—Mr Arthur Llewelyn Morri Lombard-street, has been appointed second engineer of the missionary'steamer, "John Wil- liams," which will shortly go out to the South Sea Islands, and stay there for three years. PROMENADE CONCfCRT.The monthly pro- menade concert was held at the Town Hall, on Wednesday evening, Mr Bromwich, chairman of the orchestral society, presiding; The various items on the programme were most satisfactorily rendered by the string band. the glee party, Mr Robert Davies, Miss Jones, Queen's Hotel; Miss Elizabeth Jones (daughter of Mrs Jones, grocer, Snowdon-street), Mr Bromwich (encored), Mr E R. B. Thomas (encored), and others. AN INQUEST.—Dr Hunter Hughes and a jury held an inquett at Terrace-road, last Friday. touching the death of a child five weeks old. The parents were Mr John and Mrs L. A. Jones.—The verdict was Accidentally suffocated whilst in bed with its mother." POLICE COURT.—Friday, before G. H. Owen, Esq. (chairman), and Robert Rowland, Esq.— W. O. Williams, Borth-y-Gest, did not appear in answer to a summons charging him with swearing. P.C. William Williams was the in- formant.—Robert Evans, Borth-y-Gest. was also charged with being drunk and disorderly. Defendant did not appear. Police-cons- table Williams gave evidence. Adjourned.— Superintendent Hughes, represented by Mr William Lloyd-George, summoned Griffith Hughes for having opened his house. Ship Inn, on Christmas Day. Mr Lloyd Carter was for the defendant—^The Bench were dissatisfied with the evidence as to the distance travelled by the men named in the case.—Mr Carter asked for an adjournment.—Adjournment allowed on the costs of the day being paid.-John Williams, R. J. Davies, and D. Thomas were charged with unlawfully being at the Ship Inn on Christmas Day. As the facts were identical with those in the previous case, the summonses were adjourned.

PWLLHELI. FUNBHAL OF MRS MAURICE JONBS. CSFN- MINE.-—The funeral of this highly respected lady took place on Wednesday. Deceased, who was only 22 years ot age, had been ailing but a shsrt time. Her remains as well as of her newly born babe were laid together in the same coffin. The cortege,which consisted of seven carriages .started from Cefnmine at noon, arriving at Abererch at about 2 o'clock, in the following order :-First carriage Rev E. T. Davies, the Vicarage Dr J. Evans Hughes, J.P.. C.C., Derwen, Nevin. Second do.: Mr J. G. Jones (undertaker), Mr E. Jones. The hearse. Third carriage: Mr W. Maurice Jones. Mr and Mrs R. Carreg. Cefnmine. Fourth do.: Mrs Evans Hughes, Derwen, Nevin Mr P. Pryce Picton, Yoke House. Fifth do.: Dr T. II. Hughes, Penmaen Castle Mr Richard Roberts, Pwllheli. Cefnmine private carriage ana closed carriage. Beautiful wreaths were sent by the followingMr W. Maurice Jones (husband), Mr and Mrs Carreg (father and mother). Cefn- mine; Messrs Robert Clirreg and Edward Carreg (brothers), Mra Langeors Lefroy taister), Mrs Evans Hughes, Derwen.,Nevin Mr and Mrs T. Winslow, Ashton Villa. Pwllheli; Mrs Picton Jones and Miss Bud. Caesinamon Miss Fanny Storey, Mr and MrsArthen 0. Owen, Plasheulog, Pwllheli; Mrs E. T. Davies* Vicaragp, Pwllheli; Miss Watkins, Ala Cottage. do.; Miss Williams, Minafon; Miss Edythe Durrand, and Miss Burst, Rev J. Thomas Jones, Vicarawe, Liannor; Mrs Ollerenahaw. Efailnewydd Mra and Misd Anwyl Pwllheli; Mrs Pryce Picton, Yoke House; Mrs Lloyd Edwards, Nanhoron; Mr Griffith Williams, coachmnn, Cefnmine; Mr R. R. Jones, Nelson Emporium, Carnarvon; Mrs J. Morgan Jones, Vicarage. Abererch; Mrs Humphreys, nurse, Cefnmine. The funeral service was conducted bv the Revs E. T. Davies and J. Morgan Jones. The deepest sympathy is manifested towards the family in their sad bereavement. The arrangements for the funera were carried out most satisfactory by Mr J. G Jones, Shop. Caerhydderch.

WREXHAM. ATTKMPTED SUICIDE.—On Wednesday a fitter, named George Whitehorn, aged 27. was charged bufore the Wrexham magistrates with attempting to commit suicide. Some y»ar* ago Whitehorn was in India, where he received a sunstroke, and he had not been right since. On October 16th he cut his throat with a razor, and had since that date been in the Wrexham Infir- mary. He was bound over to comtf up for judg- ment when called upon.

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MONTGOMERYSHIRE. AT the Montgomery Assizes, held on Friday, at Welsbpool, before Mr Justice Bruce, there were no prisoners for trial and no civil causes. The learned judge, in addressing the grand jury, congratulated tlem upon the absence of Cilme and legation in the county. He hop.l the absence of causes indicated a presence of good feeling between master and servant end landlord and tenant. The learned judge was then presented by the high-sheriff, Mr Hilton, with a pair of white gloves,

ME RIONETHSHIRE. Mr Justice Bruce arrived in Dolgelley on Saturday, when he was met by the high -sheriff, the under-sheriff, and a posse of police, in charge of Superintendent Jones. On Monday, at 11 a.m., the court was re-opened, when the follow- ing were SWùrfi oil I THE GRAND JURY: John Vaughan, Esq., Nanuaa (forerflSn). John Leigh Taylor, Esq., Cliffe. J. Parry-Jones, Efq. R. Prya Owen, Esq., Dyffryn. Dr E. Jones. Cabrftynnon. O. Slaney Wynne, Esq., Dolrhyd. J. Chidlaw Roberts, Esq., Towyn. John Jones, Esq., Ynysfor. Dr J. E. Jones, Brynffynnon. T. P. Jones-Parry, Esq., Dolgelley. Jenkin David, Esq., do. Dr Hugh Thomas, do. Dr Hugh Jones, do. O. D. Roberts, Esq., do. J. Meyrick Jones, Esq., do. J, H. Marshall, Esq., M.A., do. H. Rathbone Griffith, Esq. i'ranci^ Evans, Esq., Wnion Villa, R. Wynr;e Williams, Esq., Dolgelley, E. Griffith, Esq., Maesbryner, do. Robert Jones, Esq., Barmouth. H. E. Walker, J3sq.f Corwen, Dr Lloyd, Barmouth. His Lordship congratulated the grand jury" upon absence- of crime in the county. This was the second county for him to visit this time where he had no business to transact, the other county being Montgomery, and he hoped affairs would long remain in a similar condition. Where the people were law abiding, there was at least one assurance of the existence of that content- ment and happiness among the people which lawlessness was always potent to drive away and destroy. The diminution of crime, which was so marked in the Principality, was observed in other parts of the country. Throughout England and Wales in recent years crime had been steadily diminishing, and the most satis- factory feature of that diminution was the great decrease in juvenile crime. The efforts of phil- anthropists should be directed to checking juvenile crime. It was a difficult thingpto re- form the adult criminal; but whether he was reformed or not his career came to an end with his life. It therefore became exceedingly im- portant to prevent constant accessions to the criminal classes from the younger members of the community, and that was the direction in which those were working who sought to prevent crime. The young criminal was com- monly the evil fruit of evil iaflueuces by which he was unfortunately surrounded; ard ex- perience and reason alike seemed to show that for the reformation of the juvenile offender there was required, not so much punishment as the means of removing him from the evil in- fluences by which he was surrounded. He could not help thinking that the efforts of those bene- volent persons who were interested in industrial schools, reformatories, and prisoners' aid societies, and countless homes and refuges for destitute and afflicted persons bad been rewardedJ with success, and he hoped that the success of the past was only an earnest of that success which would be more marked in the future with reference to the diminution of crime. Thereupon the high-sheriff (Mr E. Robert Jenkins) presented his lordsnip with a pair of white gloves.—The Judge said he would preserve these as a memento of the absence of crime in the county. A CASE ADJOURNED. Mr Ellis Jones-Griffith referred to an action mentioned at Welshpool, it being a case of alleged slander, the parties being RowI:" J ):e8, joiner, against Edward Owen, platelayer, arising out of a chapel dispute at Llanbrynmair. Mr Griffith wished the case adjourned to the next assizes.—His Lordship allowed this, but in the meantime he hoped the parties would come to terms. This ended the business.

CARNARVONSHIRE. The Winter Assizes were held at Carnarvon, on Wednesday, before the Hon. Sir Gainsford Bruce. His lordship arrived at Carnarvon the previous evening from Dolgelley, and was met at the railway station by the high-sheriff (Mr Charles Frost) and a posse of police. Having formally opened the commission, his lordship attended divine service at Christ Church, where an appropriate sermon was delivered by the high-sheriff's chaplain, the Rev Mr Stephens, Old Colwyn. The following gentlemen were sworn on THE GRAND Juay: Sir Llewelyn Turner (foreman). Henry Kneeshaw, Esq. J. R. Davies, Esq. E. H. Owen, Etq. J. Menzies, Esq. H. R. Hughes, Esq. T. Lewis, Esq. v W. Pughe, JUs-q. Trevor Hughes, Esq. J. Issard Davies, Esq. C. H. Darbishire, Bsq. N. P. Stewart. ifisq. T. Dalf-,on, E.-q. D. P. Williams, Esq. H. Clegg, Esq, G. J. Roberts, Esq. Morris Jones, Esq. John Hughes, Esq. John Edwards, Esq. Donald Cameron, Esq. In his charge to the grand jury, his Lordship said that there was but one case committed for trial, and that case was quite unnecessary for him to occupy their time by making any observations about it. The only words he need address to them were werds of congratulation that in this great county of Carnarvon there was but one case. and that a case of somewhat ordinary character to be inquired into. That was all the more remarkable because in his circuit through the Principality- be had already travelled Moutgomeryshire where there were no prisoners for trial-there had been only one charge. That was a matter for very sincere congratulation. lie wished that in other parts of the country the same state of things existed. It might possibly occur to some in regard to the small amount of business to be transacted at the ass zes in the Principality, where the inhabitants were so law ibiding, whether some scheme might not be adopted by which the time of the grand jury might be saved by grouping the counties so as to hold one assize for several counties. But as to that he would point out that those who administered the Jaw in this-county had attached the greatest importance to bringing justice to every man's door. They had always been reluc- tant to oblige people to travel out of their own county, and when they considered that very often there was much inconvenience caused to witnesses, especially female witnesses, if they had to travel far in order to give evidence, they would come to the conclusion that for the ad- ministration of justice it was better that the judges should be put to extra trouble and that even the gentlemen of the c luoty should, perhaps,sometimes be put to a little trouble rather than that those directly concerned, especially those belonging to the poorer classes, should incur the inconvenience and expense attendant uDon long journeys. A PLBA OF GUILTY. Divid Davies, labourer, pleaded guilty to stealing one shirt, one flannel vest, and two pairs of drawers, the property of Edward Parry one flannel shirt, the property of Hugh Roberts; and one pair of stockings, the property of David^ Griffith.—Prisoner was sentenced to three weeks' imprisonment with hard labour. THE U.ANFAIRKECHAN CONVALKSCRNT HOMB. This wns an action in which Robert Hughes, j butcher, L'anfairfecban, sued Miss Butler, of the T/anbiirfechan Convalescent Home to recover £ 58, being a balance alW-C€d to be due for meat supplied to the s.id Home.—Mr Uonoratus Lloyd (instructed by Messrs Clement. Jones and .Tones) appeared tor the claimant, and Mr John Bryn itob«rt.s, M.P. (instructed by Jr S. n Dow, Bangor), defended.—In his opening ad ire^s Mr Uonoratus Lloyd said that the claimant carried oil an extensive bu-iuess as butcher in Uaofnir- fechan; he was a member of the lo ral board, and of the Curnarv.unhire County Councd. lie hal beii! il the habit of a 'pp'ym,: m"'lt to Miss Butler, who WitS tne s>ster in charge of the Home ref"rred to. It was not her house, but an establishment brrmsrht into existence by moanS of private subscriptions. The defendant bad been in tha habit, of givin.r orders in turn to tlle tralesmat). In 180ii «t was the turn of the claimant. The whole account, with the excep- tion of the amount, in que-<ti">n, bad be-n nd- Mittel, -%Tl i i,l:lgneilt He understood the defence to be that no meat was to be delivered without a written order, and that the meat had not been delivered. With regard to the first, Miss Butler had on several occasions given verbal orders and taken the good:: wit u lier from the shop m her trdp, notwithst&nam^ the fact that it was priuted on the bottom ui her order-forms "tbat no meat was to tJt delivered without a written order," but nu dispute ever arose until now. As to the secoutl allegation, it would be proved that the meat had been supplied. Practically, the claim was for meat supplied in exce a 01 the orders.- eiiee in support of claimant's case was then givei-i.- Ait J. firyn Roberts, for the defence, observed j that the defendant was the principal of a Con- I valescent Home at Llanfairfecban, for the sick to benefit from the sea air, The Home was principally maintained by private subscriptions. Being in a way a trustee, Miss Butler was bound to keep a strict and accurate account in her own interest, so as to show that the money was duly and economically applied. They r^U^ted a;1 the extra orders alleged to have been seat to the I Home because of the great oit between the ficcouuts,—Sutler, the de- fendant, in her evidence, stated that when she checked the order counterfoil with plaintiffs passbook, she found a great discrepancy balv-, e,-a the two, She, in consequence, gare Livr pQl,lke to an accountant, who advised her to ten e, a certain sum* which she did, Witness c.H1 not remember ever having ordered meat verbally, but she might have done so. But in every case, those verbal orders were sent in and iuciudeu in the next order.—Other evidence having been given, his Lordship addressed the jury, who returned a verdict for the plaintiff for E4c5. A BANGOB SLANDER ACTION. This was IW1 action in which John Williams, Prince Llewelyn Inn, Dean-street, ana Jane Wiiliams, his wife, sued John Evans and Anne Evans, his wife, for damages to the amount of £50 for a slander alleged to have been uttered and published of the piaintiffs.Nir Honoratus Lloyd (instructed by Mr S. jti. Dew) appeared for the plaintiffs, and Mr J. Bryn ltooerts (instructed by Mr Thornton Jones) ior the defendant.—The plaintiffs' statement ol claim set forth that on or about the ;¿öth day of August, 1893, the detendant Anne Jivaua falsely and maliciously spoke and pubiistieu of John Williams in the way of his trade a Cdr- tain scurrilous slander [quoted in tne plead, iiigs, but unfit for puti-ication] the meaning ot such slander being that. the male plaAntig allowed his licensed premises to oe used ior immoral purposes, it was mrther alleged on behalf or the plaintiffs that toe defendant Anne Evans, oa ur about tiie 2iit.ii day of Jbugust, 1893, spoke and published the following word* in tLieveruacultLr:You (mean- ing the maJe plaintiff) keep your house (mew- tag the piaintiff'a licensed premises; open uutii midnight every niglitand open it at hvo O'CIOCK in the moruiug." 1100 that she meant Uu-reoy that the plaintiff habitualjy conuucted jiis business as a licensed victualler irregulttiiy and improperly, and waa an naoituai oitoauer against the laws- relating to tue .:hle ot intoxicating liquors. Ou. uie same dale, the defeudant Anne*ivvaus was alleged to Have made aspersions as to the teniaie plaintiff.— For the defence, it was contauued tuut Aune Evans never spoke or puoiisued tne worde sot out in the statement of claim, but that wnicn she did utter was: "It is a» shame for Jonn Williams to let that old in his house my door was never open until- midnightthat the said words according to their natural ami ordinary significance were true in sub- stance and in fact; that OQ. the day in question the plaintiffs allowed a certain person 1,.) take a young woman in a state ot drunken- ness into their licensed house, which adjoins the defendants' house, and to remain witb ner iu che sfciOiouse; that the plaintiffs had previously sbld drink after closing time; and that the words alleged to have been used were vulgar words used in a street quarrel, and as such were no slander.—Mr Honoratus Lioyd ob- served that the plaintiffs had been keeping the Prince Llewelyn Inn, Dean-street, Baugor, tor upwards of seven years. He was glad to say that until now no word was uttered against complainants' character, nor against their house. The defendants lived next door to the plaintiffs. On the evening of the 26th of August, 1893, John Williams heard a noise outside his premises. Guing out to the street plaintiff found a crowd ot some 100 or 2UJ people. In the crowd there was one man named Ainscoe, That man rushed to the house of the plaintiffs, followed by many otner persons. Thereupon the defendant Anne Rrans uttered the words complained of. Opposite the house two police officers had been lodging for many years, and the utmost vigil- ance was exercised. Nevertheless, no-one had been able to bring any charge against the plain- tiffs' personal character, or the manner in which they conducted their house.—The plaintiffs (Mr and Mrs Williams), Mr Butler. Mr Ainscoe, and others gave evidence in support of counsel's opening statement.-Mr J. Bryn Roberts, M.P., for the defence argued that it was the outcome of a street squabble, and could not pos- sibly be held out to be a slander and libel. He had in open court repudiated any imputations on the plaintiffs' character, because none were intended. It was a case which should never have been brought into court.—Ann Evans, one of the defendants, denied having uttered any of the words imputed to her, especially with regard to the plaintiffs or their house, as she had oot.hing against them. She never mentioned the name of Mrs Williams and never imputed immorality to her. All she said about Jack Daw was that she (witness) bad not had Jack Daw in the house as a fancy man.—Asked what she meant by the expression 41 fancy man," the witness replied that she could not say, but that Jack Daw washed the door of the house and cleaned the knives and forks. Witness never heard of a lodger doing that before. She adhered to her statement that the plaintiff had sold drink during illegal hours,- Other evidence having been given, his Lordship, in his summing up, observed that there was no evidence whatever to prove that the plaintiffs had improperly conducted their house by allow ing it open daring illegal hour. As to the other issues it was a matter for them to determine whether the words alleged to be used imputed immorality and uncbastity, provided they were uttered.—The jury after a short deliberation re- turned a verdict for the plaintiffs, assessing the damages at S3 each. ——

MARKETS FOR TUE WEEK. I CORN. LIVERPOOL.-FRIDAY. [By Telegraph.] WHEAT, fair inquiry at previous rates; Californian, 5s 4d to 5s 4ld; winter, 5s Id to 5s 4d; Ghirka 4s lid to 5s Od; Manitoba, 5s 8d to 5s 8M. Beans, very firm; Saidi, 23s 6d to 23s 9d. Peas. 5s Od Oats, very slow at Tuesday's rate! white, 2s 7d to 2s lOd yellow, 2s 4d to 2s Sid. Maize, rathe- moie offering, demand moderate old, 4s 0 £ d new, 4s Od 2 to 4s Old. Flour, unhanged. MANCHESTKR.- THURSDAY. At the market this morning, which was moderately attended, business ruled slow at prices tending in buyers' favour. We quote a reduction of 6d per quarter on English waeat and td per cental on foreign. Flour met a dull sale at fast week's price. Other articles repeat former quotations, except Indian corn, which is Id per cental cheaper on the WeCk' HA.Y AND STRAW. I ONDON.—THURSDAY. Large supplies and dull trade. Prices: Best clover, 140s to 154s; new, 125s to 145s; inferior, lOO* -<> 12i)s; best hay, 145s to 170s; inferior, 90s to 10,9,1: new mixture, 115s to 130s; straw, 35s to 60s per load. CATTLE. S ALFO RD.—TUESDAY. I Larger supply of cattle, but smaller of sheep Cattle trade dull, except for prime Scotch at lata rates. Young sheep in good demand; others slow and in favour of buyers. More calves slow sales but fat ones scarce and desr. Prices Cattle, 4^d t. 6 £ d; sheep. 7d to 8 £ d; calves, 5d to 7|d per lb —At market: Cattle, 3745 sheep, 3761; calves, 168. LON DON.- THURSDAY. Small supply of beasts, anl trada slower than for some time past, quotations being almost nominal. Sheep very quiet at Monday's rate: Calves slow sale. Prices: Beef, 2s 4d to 4s 6d; mutton, as 2d to 5s 61 veal, 2s 4J to 5s 2d; pork, Os Od to 0* Od per SIbs,- At market: Beaats, 140; sheep, 1370; calves, o0; pigs, 10. BIRMINGHAM.-THURSDAY. Fair supplies and quiet trade. Quotations Beef 5d to 7d mutton, 5d to 7id per Ih. Bacon pic:1 8s 8d to 8s lOd per score; porkers, 91 6d to 10s fid; sows, 7s 6d to 7s 8d. CHESTER.—THURSDAY. Small supply of store s'ock and no fat c\U'o r sheep on offer. But few huvers were in aftn.-idan.-e and the inquiry WAN p.-incipally for tl,e better cl is-o- of dairy stocfc, of which thorew-ts a rcm,rk;t'y dllÜ show- Prices generally re nained um tare it the mlider weather causing holders to be less atxiou* to | sell out. Quotations: Milcti cows. £ lt to ±2:: calvars. Eto to LIS barrens, £9 to £ 11; heifers, 27 to L9 stirks, £ 4 to S7. DUBLIN.—THURSDAY. J Prime heifer and ox beef 52s 6d to 54< Od per ewt | extr*, 55s Od to 57s Od second quality, 4rts d to 50s Od inferior, Os to Os Trime wethar mutton, 6d to 7d per lb; ewe. 51.1 to Gj;d inferior. Od to Od; choice veal, 8d to Hd: inferior 4kd to 7d. Lambs, 34s to 3Ss. Trade decidedly sharper ai roaiid. DEAD MEAT. I., T,(jINTI)t)N.-THURSDAY. I Supplies continue large, and, with the present ut » favourable weather, trade remains without improve- 1 ment. Prices: Beef, 2s Od to 4s 4d; Scotch, I slll s, 3s 8d to 4s Od ditto shorts, 4s Od to 4s 2d; 2s Od to 4s 4d; veal, 23 4d to 4s Sd; large nork, 3" Od to 4s 8d; small ditto, 4s Od to 4s 4d per 81bs. WOOL. B R A DFORD.—THURSDAY. B R A DFORD.—THURSDAY. The steadier tone of yesterday's London sales is pirti::liy reflected here, and there is certainly more business doing than there was last Monday. The c'ution. howevar, which has been displayed of late g, ems likely to be a permanent feature of this market until the new American tariff is an accom- plished thiugr. BUTTER. CORK.—THURSDAY. Firsts, -s; seconds, 114s; thirds, 91s; fourths, fO. Kegs: Seconds,—s. Mild-cured firkins: Super- tine, -s; fine, 115s; mild, 102s. Kegs: Mild, -8. —In the market: 58 drkins, 7 kegs, and 16 mild.

WELSH MARKETS. CARN ARVO.-S ITURDAY. Butter, fresh, Is 7d to Is 9d per lb. ditto, large pots, Is 2d ditto, small pots, Os Od; eggs, 12 to IS for Is; fowls, Is 9d to 2s 6d each; ducks, 3s Od to 48 Od geese, 5s Od to 6s 6d beef, 2Ld to 9d per lb.; 2 8d to 9d; lamb, Od to Od veal, 4^d to 9d j pork, 8d to LLANGEFNI.—THUKSDAY. Fresh butter, Is 5!d to Os Od per pound; egg., id to 0 for Is fat pigs, 3^d to of d per pound small pigs, 16s to 22s each; fowls, 2s 6i to 3s 31 per couple; dacks. 2s 3d to 2s 61 each; geese, Os Od to Os Od beef, 6d to 8d per lb.; mutton, 8d to 9d; veal, Od to Od; pork, Sd to lOd potatoes, 5s 6d to Os Od per sack. VT3EXHAM (Cattle). -MONDAY. There was rather a larger supply of stock at to- day's market, Beef and mutton met with a fair demand, but veal was cheaper. Prices: Beef, 6d to 6d per lb.; mutton. 7d to 8d; veal, 5d to 6Jd; bacon pigs, 9s to 9s 3d per score. Milch cows and calves were less inquired after, and trade was slow. Thsre was a fair clearance. ABERYSTW Y'CH.-MON DAY, Wheat, 4? 6d to 5s 6d per 65lbs.; barley, 3s Od to 3s 6d per bushel; white oats, new, 3s Od to 3s Gd per bushel; black, old, 2s 6d to 3s Od per bushel; eggs, 10 for Is butter, salt, 12d to Is Id per lb.; butter, fresh, Is 2d to Is 4d; fowls, 3s Od to 4s ffd per couple; ducts. 4s Od to 6s Od geese, 4s Od to 6s 011 each; turkeys, 5s Od to 7s 6d; potatoes, 2s 6d per cwt.

-n BIRTHS. MARRIAGES. AND DEATHS. £ 3T" Announcements of Births, Marriages, and Do&" are charged Is. (cash) and 2s. 6d (credit). BIRTHS. Barlow-January 13, at 2. Crown street. Carnarvon, the wife of Mr David Hugh Barlow, of a son. Hignett-.fanuary 4, at Dingle Bank, Colwyn Bay, the wife of Mr Percy Hignett, solicitor, of a d ,ughter. ewis—January 10. at Bronwylfa, Bangor, the wife of Mr Tnooiftis Hugh Lewis, of a diugiiter. R)berts-january 17, at 30, Fron-terrace, Denbigh, the wife of Mr Itiemas Roberts, of aton-still- born. Rowlands -January 8, the w;fe of Mr R. Rowlands, near Bagillt, Arms, Basillt, of a son. WMk-Januarv 7, at 23. Kew Market sqtiare, Blaenau Festiniog, the wife of Mr F. Weeks, statiomaster, London an4 North-Western Railway Company, of a daughter, MARRIAGES. Evans—Griffith—January H). at Betbsl Chapel, Penygroes Mr Hugh Evans. Cymerau, near Holy- bead, to Mi8s Eiizxbeth Griffith, Alun House, Pen- ygroes. Griffiths—Richards—January 6, at the Independent r- Chapel. Ruabon, by the Rev E. M. Edmunds, Mr William Griffiths, Pearson-street, to Miss Ellen. Richards, Church- t3treet,-bcth of Rhos, Ruabon. Hudson—Jones—January IT, at the Calvinistic Methodist Chapel, Manchester, by the Rev W. James, B.A., Mr James Hudson, Aps Farm, Dialey. to Susannah, second daughter of the late Mr John Jones, Galltyrbiw. Corris. IIughes-Robert-Januarv 12. at Cvsegr Cb>pe1. Bethel, by the Rev H. Rees Davies (CM), assisted by the Rev R. W. Griffith (I.), in the presence of Mr J. R. Jones, registrar. Mr Hugh Thomaa Hughes, Cremlyn, to Miss Ellen M*ry Robert?, only daughter of Mr Richard Roberts, Tany- fynwent,-b')th of Bethel, Llanddeiniolen. Jones—Jones—January 10. at Penuel Chapel, Bar-or, by the Rev Gethin Davies, D.D., Mr Hugh Owen Jones, stair builder, New York, for. merly of Rhosgoch, to Jane Ellen. eMest daughter of Captain Owen Jones (" Pedr Waldo "), Port- madoc. Jones Jones Tanuary 12. at the Calvinistic Methodist Chapel, Conway, by license, by the Rev Dr Llugwy Owen, Mr Hugh Jones, Penmaenmawr (cousin to the Rev J. D. Jones, formerly of Llith- faen), to Miss M. E. Jones, 8, Glanymor terrace, Llanfairfecban, eldest daughter of Mr J. Jones, manager of Penmaen Quarry. Jones—Owen—January 5, at Hyfrydle Chapel, Holyhead, by the Revs W. R. Jones and William Lloyd, Mr John Jones. son of the late Mr J; Jones, Black Bridge Foundry, to Miss Mary Owen, eldest daughter of Mr John Owen, engine driver, Mill Bank,—both of Holyhead. Mo(,re-Jones -January 12, at the registrar's office. Carnarvon, Mr Frederick John Moore to Miss Elizabeth Jones,—both of Hole-in the-wall street, Carnarvon. Owen-Jonei-Jaunary 11, by license, at Dinaa Chapel, Llangefni, by the Rev H Hughes, regis- trar, Mr Hugh Owen, Chapel street,, to Miss Elizabeth Jons. Foundry-terrace,—both of lJan- Kefnl Parry -Rees -J snuary 13, at Christ Church, Carnar- von, by the Rev J. E. William", B.A.. curate, Mr Evan Parry, compositor, Herald Office, to Miss Anne Rees, South- penrallt,—both of Carnarvon. Thomas—Thomas—January 10, at the registmes office, Carnaron, Mr Edward Thomas, Pbndwroer, to Miss Ann Thomas, Dinas,-both of Waenfuwr. Warren—Jones—January 14, at Christ Church. Car- narvon, by the Rev T. Llewelyn Williams, B.A., curate, Mr Charles Vyatt Warren, 14. Garnons- street. to Rosa, fourth daughter of Mr John Jones (Fos tfradwen), 7, Constantine terrace,—both of Carnarvon. Will ians- I' ,dwards -January 13. at the Calvinistic Methodist Chapel, t Asiph, by the Rev Jonathan Jones. Mr Morris Williams to Miss Ellen Edwards, —both of Towyn, Abergele. DEATHS. Bligbt-Janu ry 8, after a long illness, at Castle View-terrace, Garth, Bangor, Mr William Blight, until lately an officer on board the training ship Clio." Edwards—January 11, aged e6 years, Kate, beloved wife of Mr W. D. Edwards, Palace Restaurant, Palace street, Carnarvon. Elliott—January 7, at Victoria-terrace, Holyhead, aged 80 years. Sarah Witaker Elliott, beloved wife of Mr T. P. Elliott, agent to the Penrhos Estate, Holyhead. Ellis-January 4, at Mountain street, Carnarvon, aged 38 years, Mr William Ellis. slate loader. Evans-January 18, aged 5 years. Gertrude Myfan- wy, child of Samuel and C. D. Evan&, of Cross Keys Moo., late of Carnarvon. Griffiths-Januarv 15, aged 1 month, Mary, infant daughter of Mr Mordecai Griffith, 18, Marcus- street, Carnarvon. Hewitt-Jan uary 5. at B.-dafon, Upper Bangor, aged 59 years, Mr William Downer Hewitt. Hughes—January 5, at 28, Pool street, Carnarvon, aged 72 years, Mr Roger Hughes, late of Sea View, Gatehouse Bangor American papers please copy. IIughciI-At Bronheulog, Bettwsycoed, aged 73 years, Mrs Elizabeth Hughes, relict of Mr John Hughes, Llugwy Cottage, and mother of Mr John Hughes, manager of the Llechwedd, and Mr Owen Hughes, merchant, Llanrwst Joaes-January 5, aged 69 years, Mrs Ann Jones, beloved wife of Mr Hugh Jones, Penaantcano), Elwysbacb. Jor.es—Jauary 7, aged 54 years, Mr J. R. Jones, plumber, Church street Llangollen. Jones—January 9, after a long illness, Margaret, wife of Mr William Jones, Glasfryn, Blaenau Fes- tiniog. Jones-Janu-ry 12, aged 22 years. Mrs R. L. Maurice Jones, beloved wife of Mr W. Mansiee Jones, auctioneer, Pw!lheli, and daughter of Mr R. Carreg, Cefauiine, Pwllheli. Lewis-Januari 3, very suddenly, of croop, aged 3 yea and 4 months, Ifor Cadwaladr, beloved younsest son ,f Mr William Lewis (Gwilym Ardudwv), Brynteg, Dyffryu Ardudwy. Owens-January 16. in his 74th year, Mr Owen Owern, drttier, and a highly esteemed deacon with the < alvinist c Methodists at Amlwch Port. Funeral on Saturd ty at 2 p m. goherts— Jadasry 10, aged 65 years Mary, wife of Mr Griffith Robert*. 57. Chapel street. Carnarvon, and daughter of the late Mr William Jones, Pwll- ygro. White -At her sister's residence, Marl Lodge, near Llandudno, aeed 79 vears, Klizibetb, relict of Mr Willi>vu White of Liverpool, and eldest daughter of the late Mr ;1muel Fricker, of Frosjcanol, Bangor. Williams—January 8. aged 37 years, Mr Robert G. WilliatHi, Nrvnhifod. blanrug. Williams — December 31, 1893, aged 4 months and 3 weeks, Mary also, January >5, 1894 aged 5 months and 1 week. Ellen,-I,win dauyl-ters of Mr Samuel Williams, 33, New street, < arnarvon. Williams—Janua y 6 at Trawsfynyd d, Mrs Willi -mg. wife of Mr William Williams (Gwiiym I'du). Deceased was the daughter of Mr R. Roberts. Tynewydd Corwen, and a sitter to the Rev T. F- l Roberts, M.A., Oswestry. Williams-January 10, aged 3 vers and 10 months. John child of Mr David Wiliiams, Cwmbowydd- I road,' Blaenau Festiniog.

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J" ————— Dr Edwards, of Bala College, after being \>ut of the pulpit for over twelve months owing to illness, has so far recovered as to be able to preach once a Sunday. Last Sunday was his first attempt, and a small 'shed close to Arrenig station, between Bala and Festiniog, was selected for the experiment. A congregation of about thirty, drawn from the extreme recesses of the wild district around Arrenig mountain, was addressed by him. '1 he Principal found tlje exercise most benef?cial, and the following day he felt strong enough to ascend the highest peak of Arrenig, which is not a trifling job, as those who have attempted it know full well. Extract from an interview (in To-day) with the lady-president of the Ohirological for Read your Hand) Society: I have .-always as many clients as I can attend to, .-and I am about to start on a tour round 'the world to lecture and teach. I think 'India will be a most interesting field. But, -you know, I want to get hold of the men. I like the soldier boys, they are very "interested in it, but the clergy are shy. 'The High Church are too busy, the Broad Church are afraid of the newspapers, and the Low Church," this in an amused whisper, "are afraid of Old Nick. Oh, 'but there is one feat I am so proud of my friend, Mrs Mundy, did eight-and- twenty curates at a bazaar in "VVa^cs. Wasn't it lovely, eight-and-twenty Welsh curates all having their palms told?" A lunBIAGE has been arranged, and will take place in April, between Lieutenant Alfred E. Tizard, Royal Navy. and Myfanwy, second daughter of Canon Wood Edwards, of Ruabon Vicarage, North Wales. ILLNESS OF CAPTAIN WYWN LLANFAIR HALL.—Captain Wynn Griffith, ot Llanfair Hall, deputy chairman of the Carnar- vonshire Quarter Sessions, who was last weeK reported to be seriously ill, is now progressing satisfactorily. Mn THOMAS ELMS. M.P.. is at present at home in Cynlas, where he arrived on Saturday evening. He is now busy preparing an address which he is to deliver before the Liverpool Welsh National Society. Mr Ellis does not intend holding any public meetings in Merioneth between this and the reassembling of Parlia- ment, but will spend the time in quiet rest at Cynlas, and will go to Barmouth for a few days, finishing off with a visit to his friend Mr Frank "Edwards, M.P., in Radnorshire. FLINTSHIRE ENGLISH CONGBKGATIONAL UNIoN.-Tbe quarterly meeting of this union was held on Tuesdav, fLt, Bagillt, under the "residencv of Mr T. H. WateThouse, Holywell. The Rev Walter Laneeley, F.R.G.S., was elected chairman of the union for the ensuing year. and the Rev J. W. Davies, Mostyn, was re-elected secretary. It was reported that since the last meeting several temperance societies had heen formed in the county under the auspices of the union and that as a result 62 persons had signed the pledge. It was decided to hold the next meeting at Ffynnongroew, in March. WELCOME HOME OF THE RBV STEPHEN GLADSTONE.—The Rev Stephen E. Gladstone and Mrs Gladstone arrived at Hawarden Rectory on Saturday evening. The reverend gentleman, who has been taking a long rest by the advice of his medical attendants, has derived great benefit from his stay at Colwyn Bav and other health resorts. On Saturday afternoon, the parishioners of Hawarden decided to give their rector an enthusiastic welcome home. On Sunday, at the morning service, the rector took the sermon, END OF THE RUABON COAL STRIKE.—A special meeting of the owners of the Wynnstay Colliery, Ruabon. was held on Tuesday, at the works, when the miners' representatives were also present. After considerable discussion, the owners agreed that the men should re the following day at the old rate 0 c The amicable settlement of the dispute,, has lasted over seven months, and has j/L more than 7C3 men, has created a feflK* jubilation in the district. COLLIERY FIRE IN SOUTH WALES.—A FILH which broke out at Rhos Colliery, near Llanelly. was totally extinguished, after being ablaze for in-arly thirty hours, early on Tuesday morning. The conflagration was discovered on a dOl,b,.è parting at the bottom of a shaft on Sunday nipht, and an alarm was immediately given. Fortunately, no workmen were in the pit at the time. Three men were badly burnt, and the colliery much damaeed. Work was resumed in the main workings last evening. A CARDIFF STEAMER MISSING.—No news having been heard of the eleven missing mem- bers of the crew of the steamship Allonby," of Cardiff, which vessel foundered in the Bay of "Biscay. on the 10th inst., it is now feared thoy have been lost. Captain Canrobert, of the steamship "Tafl," also belonging to Cardiff, reported to his owners on Tuesday, that on the morning of the llth inst., when passing through the Bay, he saw an empty lifeboat and a quantity of wreckage. The lifeboat, it is feared, was the missing one of the Allonby," in which it was hoped the men had escaped. CHESTER WELSHMEN AND THE WELSH UNI V]tRSITY.-At the Welsh Society's meetincr, last Friday night, Councillor B. C. Roberts presiding, a telegram was read from Dr Roberts, one of the deputation who waited upon the Chancellor of the Exchequer, announcing the grant of £OCO. The Rev W. Hinton Jones, Shrewsbury, referring to the decision, regretted that such men as Dr Nicholas, Sir Hugh Owen, and Dr Edwards, who bad worked long and hard for a university for Wales, had gone to their rest without seeing their desire realised. There was something like a resurrection in Wales of national enthusiasm and national unity, and he trusted that. profiting from some of the mistakes of their past history, -they would make gallant little Wales noble, prosperous, and honourable among the nations of the earth (applause). THE MONTGOMERYSHIRE ATTEMPTED MURDER CASE.—John Morris Jones. farm servant, aged eighteen, of Llwydiarth Fach Farm, Lianflhangel, was brought up on remand at Llanfyllin, on 'Friday, charged with the attempted murder of a farm servant girl namad Mary Ann Price. Prisoner has confessed that after having Ftolen a five pound note and two sovereigns from his master's chest of drawers he attacked the prose- cutrix with an axe, because she threatened to i tell her master. Dr Felix Jones stated that the girl was still confined to her bed, and not out of danger. She would not be able to attend to give evidence for three weeks at lea-t. Prisoner was further remanded for eight days. RAILWAY EXTBNSION IS NORTH WALES.— The report that the London and North-Western (Railway Company contemplate doubling their line between Llandudno Junction and Holyhead, owing to the heavy summer traffic, is devoid of foundation. For some weeks borings have been taken of the bed of the Conway river with the view of erecting a pier to support the centre of -the Tubular Bridge. As for the other works proceeding in the vicinity of the bridge, they relate to the Cowlyd scheme, by which water is to be conveyed bv a suspension bridge erected across the river by Mr Farrington, the engineer in charge of the scheme.