Carnarvon and Denbigh Herald and North and South Wales Independent

BALA. CAPEL CELYN.—Mr Robert Davies, Bodlon- deb, has contributed X50 towards the debt of Capel Celyn Calvinistic Methodist Chapel.

BANGOR. P MASONIC INSTALLATION.—The annual instal- lation in connection with St. David's Lodge (384) took place on Tuesday morning, at the Masouic Hall. Bru. W. Thornton Jones was in- stalled W.M., the installing master being Bro. Dr H. Grey Edwards, I.P.M., P.P.G.S. The W.M. installed as his officers: -I.P.M., H. Grey Edwards, P.P.G.S.; S.W., R. A. Gregory; J.W., Eugene Clarke; chaplain. Rev Morris Griffith; treasurer, Robert Roberts, P.M., P.P.G.J.D.; secretary, Robert Owen, P.M., P.P.G.D.C; org., E. W. Thomas, P M.; S.D., W. P. Matthews; J.D., Walter M. Williams; I.G., S. Crosby; M.C, R. Langford Jones, P.M., P.G.J.D.; S.S., W. Price Smith; J.S., J. W. Pughe; S., P. S. Gregory S., W. E. Davies; tyler, H. B. Stubing- ton. There was a large attendance of visiting brethren. The banquet was served at the Castle Hotel. Hotel. CHOBAL FESTIVAL AT GLANADDA. On Sunday evening an excellent performance of the "Messiah" was given at St. David's Church, Glanadda, under the conductorship of Mr P. D. Hughes (Pencerdd Arfon), who also presided at the organ. The solos were taken by Miss L. Williams, Bangor (soprano) Mrs Lewis-Jones, St. David's Vicarage (contralto); Mr E. Hum- phrey Junes, principal tenor of the Bangor Cathedral, and Mr Frank Barlow (bass). PETTY SESSIONS.—On Tuesday, before T. Lewis, E-q., and other magistrates, Owen Wil- liams, Minffordd, against whom there were 95 previous convictions, was fined 10s and costs for being drunk and disorderly.—Anue Williams. Crown and Anchor Inn, Well-street, was sum- moned for selling during prohibited hours on Christmas Day, a person bearing the same name being charged with being on the premises. Two police officers swore to visiting the house at half-past tea in the morning and finding a woman in the bar with a cm of beer. Mr Thornton Jones, who defended, complained strongly of the system of espionage which was being pursued by the police, who seemed deter- mined to t convictions against publicans at all and to harass them by flimsy charges. In the present case the woman had gone to the house to borrow a dish, and the can contained the spillings of the previous night, and the woman had no intention of taking it away.. Tho defendants and other witnesses having been examined, Mr Lewis said that the bench were unanimously of opinion that both summonses mu,t be dismi.-ised.-George Wilkin- sou, Glaradds. Inn was summoned for serving a farm se.vant with a bottle of beer on the morn- ing of Christmas Day. The defence set up by Mr Thornton Jones was that the farm servant asked for the tAfJr upon the representation that it was for a sick cow, and that Wilkinson gave the mouny back as a Christmas box. It was pointwJ out that Wilkinson bore an irreproach- able cii-»r»cter, having served in the army for 30 years and subsequently acted as drill instructor to the volunteers, in which he now held the rank of quartermaster. A fine of 10s and costs was imposed.—Fanny Hughes, Garth, charged on remand with obtaining by a trick two shawls from Frederick Jones, draper. Llanfairfechan, pleaded guilty, and was bound ever to come up for judgment when called upon. Mr Thornton Jones defended. THE PIER QUESTION. Last Monday evening a crowded meeting of master mariners and others, among whom was the Menai Straits pilot, was held at th Sea- men's I(j>*itute, Bangor, to consider the proposal of the City Council to promote a bill in Parlia- ment for the construction of a pier at Garth. The manners present, with one exception, were decidedly against the scheme, on the ground that it v.ould obstruct the navigation of the Straits, and it was ultimately resolved that a j petition be prepared for presentation to the Board of Trade against the council scheme. A meeting, convened by the Mayor (Alderman Camerw). at the requisition of numerous rate- payerf. was held at the Penrhyn Hall, on Tues- day night, o discuss the desirability of promot- ing a Parliamentary bill for the erection of a pier. Trie ;ail was crowded with an excited audience. Mr Thomas Lewis, one of the prin- cipal supporters of the bill, was loudly cheered on elite;!• the hall, while Mr David Owen, the principal opponent, who entered immediately after, was loudly hooted. The Mayor, who pre- sided, said they had heud a good many things lately 4b >ut the pier, important and truthful, and a very grtvit deal neither important nor truthful (loud applause). He appealed to all who in- tended cpi HHHj/ not to use hard wards of their opponent-, but to remember that they were all fellow-cozens with the good of the town at heart (a^p^nse). Mr Uuw Rowland, solicitor, another prominent supporter of the pier, en- tering at this stage, was received with gr. '.ririji, a similar compliment being piid Mv 'l'ho!i>af Ch.'irlf.s Lewis, another promt- j neiit supp-irim* of thd scheme.—Mr T. Edwards, j painter, said lie had been a ratepayer since 1864,' I and -it, Nays feared an increase of rates, but he w-u of opinion that the erection of a pk-r ;T the trade of the town. He dwelt 0:1 t¡, fact that the schen.o was supported by business men in the town, and 8'iid he cnnviuced that the pier would pay, communication had been opened up *»tb M-va through the opening of the Ship C'v^J :s»?plause).—Mr Foulkes Jones said he hkf opponents of the scheme to dis- cus.? the q' -o't f.iirly. Referring to a circular issued in w.tion, wxiich contained much matter ttmr svaa worthy of notice only for its incoa•*iatt-nci»'S, he said it was stated that the rates would be mcreased Is in the pound, but :hi\t stitaTMTir. had now beeu toned down. They should kii )<v who the large owners and rate- payers tMnf WM to he agaiust the scheme were hear, 1I>1r}, r, was said that certain landlords vould T'iis* t r rents if there was a pier rate >f 4.t jn th>- 'fid, but that would only mean si oa toe able value of small tenements a pptause).-Mr Thomas Roberts, a workman at the port, after an appeal for fair play, which was guaranteed, spoke against the pier, and said that the classes in Bangor who promoted the pier were merchants, publicans, lodging- house keepers, and cabdrivers (laughter). Those who called for the tune ought to pay the piper. The town owed Xgo,000 already, and might become bankrupt at any time (roars of laughter).-After Councillor Richard Williams had spoken in support of the pier, Alderman T. C. Lewis said that the ratepayers in a public meeting had twice given the corporation their practically unanimous sanction to proceed with the bill (hear, hear). He quoted from the Shipping World remarks approving the conduct of the council in promoting the bill, and saying that of course the dog-in-the-manger obstruc- tionist was always with them, but they trusted that the obvious advan:ages of the pier would induce the intelligent ratepayers of Bangor to support the scheme (applause). Mr Lewis thought the idea of a Is rate put forward by the opposition was baseless, and challenged proof. If all sums needed were doubled and 3 per cent. interest paid instead of 3f. the rate would not reach Is in the pound (applause).—Mr Morgan Richards, after serious consideration, was certain the pier would be ot great advantage to the city and a financial success.—Mr William Jones, butcher, urged that as the railway company had a monopoly of the traffic it would be well for the town to open out other means of comm unica- tion.—Mr Richard Davies (chairman of the pier committee) announced that Lord Penrhyn had claimed an owner's vote in order to vote in favour of the pier (loud cheers).-Tlio Mayor now said it might be as well to let the other side have a say, and said he would extend the courtesy of a quarter of an hour's speech to David Owen.—Mr Owen, who spoke under the influence of strong feeling, denied he had ever received or would receive a penny for his op- position to the scheme. He warned them that if they passed the scheme they would lay a burden on the ratepayers of Bangor which they would never be able to bear (laughter and cries of" No"). He had been accused of making misstatements. He explained one of them and asked Is that a misstatement?" (loud cries of No," Certainly." and laughter). Proceeding, Mr Owen said the bill gave the corporation power to build a fine hotel on the other side of the ferry.—The Deputy-Town Clerk (loudly): No, no.—The Mayor (rising): Mr Owen, I ask you to keep to facts. That is not true.Mr Owen: It is my opinion.—The Mayor: I don't believe it is in the bill.—Mr Owen again pro- ceeded to quote from the bill, when the Deputy Town Clerk cried Read the whole bill (roars of laughter).Nir Owen (angrily): Yoa have no right to speak, and, Mr Mayor, I am going to see that the Deputy Clerk is not going to interrupt the ratepayers.—The Deputy Clerk: I am here as a ratepayer (loud cheers).-Pro- ceeding, Mr Owen said he had done his worltt (hear, hear). He had felt it his duty to oppose the scheme (11 Shame," and laughter). Inter- ruptions continuing, the Mayor appealed to the audience to give Mr Owen fair play, but the rest of Mr Owen's speech was interrupted at almost every sentence with contradictions and laughter. At last the audience began hooting, stamping their feet, and whistling, and refused to hear any more.—About half-past eleven, the audience on the question of a pier or no pier. voted u- animously in favour of proceeding with a bill in Parliament. Voting papers were distributed on Wednes- day, the opponents of the scheme having demanded a poll. We are requested to state that the meeting of mariners at Hiiad on Monday was not unanimously against the pier.

BETHESDA. THB INTKRMEDIATR SCHOOL.-Lord Penrhyn has given a site near Coetmor Hall for the school to be established under the Intermediate Education Act, and headed the subscription list with E200. The committee have a large number of subscriptions promised.

BODEDERN. FATAL TBAP ACCIDENT.-An inquest was held on the body of Edward Pritchard, aged 3(5. living at Baptist-street, Bodedern. The deceased was driving home on Friday, and being refused drink at the Sheep Iun, PGngarnisiog, he drove off at a rapid rate. When turning a sharp corner in the road the trap upset, and the deceased was tound lying under it dead, his neck being broken. A verdict of Accidental death was I returned.

BOTTWNOG. INTRBMBDIATB EDUCATION.—A meeting of canvassers for this district was held at the County School, Bottwnog, on Friday last, Mr R. L. Griffith, Trewan (in the absence of the chair- man—the Rev J. Hughes, Edeyrn) presiding. It was unanimously resolved to set about the work of getting in the promised subscriptions without delay, the end of next month being fixed as the limit of time. The Rev E. P. Howell, M.A., head- master, was asked and consented to accompany the Rev J. R. Williams in the canvassiucr of Bottwnog, Meillteyrn, and Llangedwning parishes, while Mr G. Hughes, Towyn, was similarly yoked to Mr R. L. Griffith for Llangian and Llanengan. The Rev J. L. Williams and Mr G. Thomas, Bodnithoedd, were appointed as receivers pro tem. It was decided to hold another meeting in March, by which time, it is hoped that the work of collecting the promised subscriptions will have been brought to a suc- cessful issue. The collectors go forth in their arduous work, buoyd up with strone hopes that despite the deplorable withdrawal of the wealthy landowners, the friends of the school will rally around it, and save it for many generations yet to come. Subscriptions have already boen received from Nir D, K. Owen, Birkenhead (. £ 50), Mrs Williams Jones-Parry (X20), the Rector of Bottwnog (.E5 5,), and several others. An examination for scholarships was held on Satur. day last at Bottwnrg and Pwllheli, when a considerable number uf candidates of both sexes presented themselves. The result has not yet been announced.

COLWYN BAY. DISTRIBUTION OF PBIZKS.—On Friday evening COLWYN BAY. DISTRIBUTION OP PBIZKS.—On Friday evening Mr A. O. Walker presided on the occasion of the distribution of prizes to members of the N Company 2ud Battalion of the Royal Welch j Fusiliers. The silver cup for the best shot during 1R93 was handed amid great cheering to Corporal I W. P. Clark.

FESTINIOG. DBA-Tn OF A WELL-KNOWN BARD.-Aftar a I long and lingering illness Mr Thomas Evaus (T. ap Ieuan), of Tretn Idris, Trawsfynydd, died on Thursday, his remains being interred in the parish churchyard on Saturday, in the presence of a large assembly of friends and relatives. The Rev E. B Thomas, B.A., rector, officiated. the funeral service being choral and very effective. The deceased was a Churchman, and in politics a promiuent Conservative, and had rendered valu- able service to his party during the last 35 years. He had won many important prizes at Eistedd- fodau for prose and poetical productions.

LLANDUDNO. OBITUABY.—We regret to record the death of Mr George Roberts, Rua.bon House, Augusta- streetf, which took place last Sunday evening. The deceased was 50 years of age, acd had been resident in Llanduduo for 25 years. He was a native of Cefnmawr, and was the proprietor of the Monument Works, situate close to the railway station. In politics he was a staunch Liberal, although he teok no prominent part in the political activity of the town. He was a member at the Tabernacle Baptist Chapel, where hh services as a Sunday School teacher will be missed. He leaves a widow and seven children to mourn their loss. The remains were interred at the 8t. Tudno's Churchyard last Thursday ^afternoon in the presence of a large number of mourners and friends. YOUNG MEN'S ASSOCIATION.—The members of the Welsh Baptist Young Men's Association held a social evening last night (Friday) at the Metropole Hotel. A substantial supper having beea provided, sings, recitations, &c, were rendered by a number of the members, and a most enjoyable and entertaining evening was spent. ST. TUDNO'S GUILE|—Last Tuesday evening, in the Church House, Trinity-square, Mr H. Walker, Manchester, delivered an interesting lecture on "Bees: a modern monarchy," before the members of the St. Tudno's Guild. The lecture, which was closely listened to, was illustrated by lime-light views, exhibited by Mr A. H. Hughes, Rochester House.

LLANERCHYMEDD. FATAL ACCIDENT.—Mr R. Jones Roberts, on Tuesday, btld an inquest on the body of Hugh Owen, Ty'nycae, Llanerchymedd, farmer, aged 54 years. On the 3rd instant the deceased was driving a cart in Bridge-street and fell, bo.h wheels going over his leis. He was attended by Drs Hughe, :Holyhead, and H. P. Jones, Caemawr, but died on Monday night. A verdict of "Accidental death" was returned.

PENMAENMA WR. THE QUABBY ACCIDENT.—Mr J. H. Bodvel Roberts, coroner for Carnarvonshire, last Monday night held an inquest at the Hotel, Llanfair- fechan, on the body of John Hughes, aged 58, living at Pool-street, who met with a fatal accident at Messrs Brundritt's Peumaenmawr Sett Quarries, on Friday afternoon. Inspector Protheroe (Bangor), was present on behalf of the police, and Mr 'Ihornton Jones, solicitor, watched the proceedings for the owners of tbe quarry. It appeared from the evidence that about five o'clock the two waggons containing the deceased and six others were being drawn up the quarry incline by gravitation, two tracks loaded with stone descending. When a short way down the incline the first of the two trucks broke loose owing, it was subsequently discovered, to the giving way or a bolt aud the breaking of the iron drawbar runniug un ier it. John Hughes, the brakesman at the top of the incline, gave the alarm, and the men on the waggons^ with the exception of the deceased, jumped out. He was standing in the second wagizon, which was standing at a point whern I the two lines on the level, the highest in the quarry, converge, the result of the collision being that the waggon was pitched over and the deceased burled over a precipice 35 yards high. He was picked up dead, being held together merely by his clothes, The manager (Mr William Jones) said that there were 40 men told off to report any defect in the waggons. There were notices cautioning workmen against riding in the waggons. There were 500 men engaged in the quarry, which was peculiarly precipitous, very little being worked on the level. An accident had occurred on the same level two years ago, but it was from a different cause to that into which the present inquiry was being instituted. The defective bar or bolt could not have been discovered except by taking the waggon to pieces. This was the first ttccident which had ariaen from such a cause during the 60 years the quarry had been worked. The drums and chains were tested dady. In the present instance the men had ceased work, and might have gone up the level by meaai of the steps.—The Coroner said that although the men were cautioned that if they went up h trucks they did so at their own risk, the not c*s posted at these and other quarries were, as on the railway, not greatly regarded unless uu accident ensued. The matter of the iu-pection of the ironwork of the waggons did not appear to be satisfactory, but it was stated there were no means of examining the bars uulesa the waggon was taken to pieces. It was not, by the evidence, possible to impute gross careless- ness of duty to any person engaged in the quarry, or any palpable omission of duty or negligence in seeing that everything was safe.— The jury returned a verdict of "Accidental death." 1 THE CONDITION OF TBADB.—Here, at the slate quarries, business is very brisk, the contract; of Messrs Darbishire, Limited, to supply the London and North-Western Railwav Company for the stone waste for ballasting the line having opened out a fresh industry, so me five trains of metalling being despatched aim 8t daily.

RHOSTRYFAN. THE BOABD SCHOOL.—H.M. Inspectors of schools visited the above early in November last, and their report has been received, which is very favourable. This school, for the last eleven years, has been among the most successful throughout the district, Mr Watts, in his last visit, told one of the members of the school board, that Rhostryfan is one of the three best schools he had in his district. For the ten years which ended with 1889, the average percentage of passes was 90. After that year the average percentage of passes in each standard are not reported. But the reports of the Government inspectors prove that the school still maintains its efficiency. From 1883 to 1893 inclusive, four times it has been reported gocd," and seven times excellent." The last report stated that in the mixed school the results in all respects were uniformly good, and such as merited the higher principal grant. The infants' class was also reported to have made a creditable progress since last inspection, and a higher variable grant than was awarded last year has been received this year. Total grants earned by the whole school was £ 170 13s 6d, but a deduction was made under Art. 107 (a), amounting to.Bil 5s 6d. The school board, however, has received for last school year, including the fee grant, the sum of X247 8s. A school that has had such a successful career as this for a period of 14 years well deserves an especial mention; and it reflects very great credit upon the devoted and painstaking master, Mr J. E. Williams, in whose charge the school has been for the last 14 years. The school board should also be very proud in having such a teacher in charge of their principal school; and be onght to be faithfully supported by the board, as well as by the parents, in the discharge of his arduous task. According to his usual custom, Mr Jones-Hughes, Post-office, presented each child in attendance on the day the school broke up for Christmas. with oranges and cakes, and, of course, the little ones were most delighted and thankful. The Revs R. Richards and T. Gwynedd Roberts delivered short addresses to the children on the occasion,

RUTHIN. PB JMBOSE LBAGrlg.-On Friday evoning, at a dance in connection with this habitation, the Ruling Councillor read a letter from Captain Wynne Edwards, the Conservative candidate for the Western division TI regretted that J) where an a*t BatisfactoO J his atter > haveanip lice of the m- CATTLKPA M,'oberts, of Parkgwyn, Mt five of his milking cowPfla Jit sent for Mr Simpson, M.R.C.V.3.?Tiuthhj, who found that they were suffering from a narcotic acrid poison. On examining the field in which the cattle had been grazing a large gap in the hedge was found, through which the cows had gone to a plantation, and they had eaten freely of spurge Itturel (Daphne Laursola).

RHYL. YOUNG MSN'S FBIBNDLY SOCIETY -At the annual meeting of this society, held under the presidency of the Rev Daniel Edwards, Mr Connah was re-elected secretary, Mr P. H. Jones librarian, and the Rev O. J. Davies and Mr W. H. Barton secretaries. A vote of thanks was accorded to Mr Dixon, who through Mr Cawlin, solicitor, had presented the society with close on 100 theological and other books, and similar compliments were passed to the Duke of Westminster, Mr Pickop, and Mr Perks for their kind assistance to the funds. DRATK OF A PBOMINBNT RBYL LADY.— Miss Elizabeth Hope Atcherley, third daughter of the late Mr Sergeant Atcherley, of Matron Hall. Shropshire, and Cymmau, Flintshire, has died at her residence at Rhyl at an advanced age. The intarment took place at the Hope Parish Churchyard, the principal mourners being Mr Richard Atcherley, of Chesterville, Pouner; Mr Atcherley, of Marton and Mr LI. Atcherley, East Lancashire Regiment. A LIBKL ACTION.—On Friday, the Court of Appeal, consisting of Lord Halsbury and Lords Justices Lopes and Davey, disposed of the appli- cation of the plaintiff in the case of Middlehurst v Kent for a new trial of an action for libel which he had Brought against the defendant for certain statements he had caused to be pub- lished in the Rhyl Record and Advertizer, imputing misconduct and incompetency to the plaintiff as a director of the Rhyl Pier and Pavilion Company, Limited. The action was tried before Mr Justice Lawrence, but before the plaintiff's cross-examination had been concluded the jury stopped the case and a verdict was enter6d for the defendant. Mr S. Evans, M.P., who appeared in support of the application, said the plaintiff had received no hearing whatever of his action, and he was entitled to a new trial. —Mr O'dhee, Q.C., for the defendant, said that the jury saw through the case at once, and they were justified in stopping the hearing, acting as th.-y did without any suggestion from the judge. —Lord Halsbury said there had been no trial of the action, such as the plaintiff was entitled to. It was noc for either the judge or jury to stop any case of the kind without hearing the evidence, and therefore the application for a new trial must be granted. Whether the result would be the same as that already entered by the judge did not matter in the least; the plain- tiff had his rights, and the new trial would be granted, with costa.-Lords Justices Lopes and Davev concurred. THB ROYAL ALKXANDBA HOSPITAL.—The annual meeting was held on Tuesday in the Town Hall Rhyl. In the absence of the Duke of Westminster the chair was taken by the Bishop of St. Asaph. Anaongst those present were the Countess of Dundonald, Mrs Mainwaring Mrs Edwards (the Palace), Mrs Williams WynD (Cefn), Mrs Foulkes, Colonel Mesham, Major Foulkes, Captain Keatinge, Mr E. Lloyd Mr R. M. Hugh Jones, Mr T. S. Dixon, &c.—The Presi- dent said the report about to be presented was satisfactory in all but one respect, and he noticed it with great regret. It was that the number of patients received into the hospital during the past year was lesa by 31 than the uumber received the previous year. This was due to the unsatis- factory candition of the hospital, wiiich made it necessary to diminish the number of beds. He mentioned this fact in the hope ttoat, tnose who were interested in such institlltions would sub- i scribe towards the new building which they pro- posed to erect, and that those who had ulready 8ubscribad would increase their subscriptions,— Colonel Mesham read the annual report of the committee, which regretted that the negotiations as to the building were not ytt complete. Owing to objections ruised by property owners and the Rhyl Improvement Commissioners, their endeavours had beea from time to lioie frus- trated. The committee had, however, every confidence that these obstacles would be re- moved in the course of next month, when steps would be immediately taken to commence operations. Colonel Mesbaua said the managing committee had met that morning and passed the following resolutions, which were now sub- I mitted for adoption:—(1) "That as the amount promised is at present from .£5000 to £ 6000 leas than the estimated cost of the building, the committee cannot recommend to build until either the balance is covered by further sub. scriptions or until some person will undertake to be responsible for the amount required for entering into contract for the carrying out of -1 the work." (2) In consideration of there ap- pearing to be so many difficulties in the way of setting the new building back seaward without such a large increase in the cost, the committee fear that there is no other course but to proceed with the pi us prepared by Mr Waterhouse."— The resolutions having been adopted, Mr S. Perks presented his report as treasurer. The subscriptions promised to January 15th for tha building fund amounted to X8331 lis Id, and there was a balance in hand of X1065. There was also the sum of X105 18s 7d. which had been collected by Dr Lloyd on behalf of an acci- dent ward.—The report was adopted.—The fol- lowing officers were re-elected :-Chairman. Colonel Hore; treasurer, Mr S. Perks; hon. chap- lain, Rev Daniel Edwards; hon. audit com- mittee, Messrs J. Foulkes, S. Perks, and P. Wallis. The managing committee were re- elected.-A cordial vote of thanks was passed to Miss Vizard, the hon. lady superintendent, and the other officers for their services during the Colonel flore; treasurer, Mr S. Perks; hon. chap- lain, Rev Daniel Edwards; hon. audit com- mittee, Messrs J. Foulkes, S. Perks, and P. Wallis. The managing committee were re- elected,—A cordial vote of thanks was passed to Miss Vizard, the hon. lady superintendent, and the other officers for their services during the past year.—The proceedings terminated with a vote of thanks to the chairman. THE W A!rB:RWORKS.-A special meeting of the Rhyl Improvement Commissioners was held on Wednesday, Mr W. Elwy Williams presiding. for the purpose of dealing with a lecommend- ation of the gas and water committee, approving the plans and estimates of Mr Deacon. C.E., for improving the Rhyl Waterworks, and recom- mending that application be made to the Lcl\l Government Board for their sanction to a loan of X8750 for carrying out the proposed im- provements, repayable over a period of fifty years or such other period as the Local Govern- ment Board may deem fair and reasonable under the provisions of the Rhyl Improvement Act, 1872, or the Public Health Act, 187b.-Capt. Keatinge, in moving the confirmation of the minutes, said that the estimate of the new works proposed to be carried out was only X6280 15s 5d. This included everything which would be necessary to place the water supply of Rhyl and district in a satisfactory condition. It, of course, did not touch the question of the second reservoir. But Mr Deacon assured them that if all the leakages were cured the second reservoir would not be necessary for some time. At the committee they had decided to ask for a loan of S8750, but since then Mr Deacon bad recom- mended them to add another X250 for contin- gencies, making a total of X9000. Included in this, however, was X781 paid for the Deacon waste-water meters, and X1882 cost of the sup- plemental water supply. The commissioners had originally borrowed on the works £ 75,000. Of this X70,000 had been paid for the undertaking, X350 for stamp duty, X2625 for floating the loan, X571 for stock pur- chase from the old company, and X60 legal expenses, making a total of £ 73,626. That deducted from X75,000 which they borrowed, left a balance of X1374 to be deducted from the .E9000 which they now proposed to borrow, making the actual loan X7626. Mr Deacon then explained at great length his scheme, the prin- cipal items being the relaying of the line of earthenware pipes from Plas Ucha reservoir and the repairing of the clear water tanks and the Glascoed service reservoir.—Mr J. H. Ellis ques- tioned the necessity of relaying new earthenware pipes, and urged that the primary consideration was the provision of a greater storage capacity. so as to provide water to go through the pipes. He characterised the action of the water com- mittee as very high-handed, and strongly Cóifl detnned the proposal that a small board such as they had that night should decide to spend X9000 without giving the scheme adequate con- sideration. He moved that the meeting be adjourned for seven days with the object of giving Mr Deacon an opportunity to modify his plans.—Mr R. D. Roberts (Mwrog) seconded the amendment. He admitted that Air Deacon was a very able man; but he was too good for Rhyl. A lesser light would have done. Bringing Mr Deacon to Rhyl was like bringing a sledge hammer to kill a mouse.—Mr P. Mostyn Wil- liams also adversely criticised the scheme of Mr Deacon at considerable length, more particularly condemning the new line of eathenware pipes proposed. He contended that if anything was done to the existing line of pipes beyond repair- ing them they should be replaced with iron pipes. He thought the greatest leakage was from Glascoed to the points of consumption, and that it would be far better for the board to con- sider at once the question of a second reservoir or of increasing the present storag9 capacity from 58 millions at present to 110 millions, kwhich at the present rate per head of consump- tion would be required to give a sufficient supply for a season of seven months, assuming no water flowed into the reservoir as was the case last season.—After a protracted discussion the amendment ot Mr J. H. Ellis was rejected by five votes to four, and the recommendation of the committee agreed w.

ST ASAPH. CONSTITUTIONAL CLUB.—At the annual meet- ing, under the presidency of Colonel Standish Hore, Colonel Hore wat, re-elected president, Me Joseph Webster, Air S. Howes Roberts, and Mr Davies. Plasyncwm, vice-president; Mr H. Cleaver, hon. treasurer; and Mr Myles Parting- ton, hon. secretary. SOUP KITCHic.,i.-Under the active manage- ment of Dr Davies and the Vicar of St Asaph, hot soup is distributed three times a week to the deserving poor of the city, the same being pro- vided by public subscription. THE CABBIAGB A CCIDITNT. The Bislfop'* sons, who a short time ago met with a carriage accident, ure progressing towards recovery.

WREXHAM. VOLUNTEER GATHKBING.—A very pleasant gathering took place at the Feathers Hotel, on Friday night, when a number of gentlemen con- nected with the volunteer Had regular forces in Denbighshire sat down to dinner, on the invita- tion of the staff sergeants and officers of the 1st Volunteer Battalion lloyal Welch Fusiiieys. Sorge,Litt major Howell, instructor of A and B (Wrexhiiui) con panies. presided. Captain Lewis. Wrexiiam, in responding to the toast of "The officers of the battalion," said he was sorry that Colonel Liddell was retiring from the command of the 23rd rgimentl11 district. He had always done his utmost to promote good feeling be- tween the regulars and the volunteers, and be was the principal fuctor in bringing to Wrexhan* the 2nd Battalion of the lfoyal Welch Fusiliere and securing their grand march through Nortlr Wales.—In response to the toast of the Per- manent ataff of the 1st Volunteer Battalion Royal Welch Fusiliers," Sergeant-major Howell aunounced that the balttilion would encamp this year at Blackpool. NOHTH WALES PRIZK IIORSR SHOW AND SALES.—The special two days' show and sale, in the North Wales Horse Repository, Wynnstay Arms liot-1. concluded on Friday. The exhibits included hunfllrs and harness horses, cobs and ponies, &c. Tne judges were Mr John Wihon, of Liverpool, ana Mr Huweyson, of Finchley, London, and those gentlemen awarded the prizes as followsBest mare or gelding exceeding 15 hands: Mr Kirkland Rylands, Massey Hall. Thelwall, Warrington. Best mare or gelding, over 13 and not exceeding 15 hands: Mr John Reece, Baschurch, Salop. Best mare or gelding, over 13 and not exceeding 14 hands: Mr Morris Evans, Berriew. B#-tit pony, not exceeding 13 hands: Mr G. H. Frank, Oswestry. The top price was paid by Mr Harveyson, of Finchley, London, one of the judges, who gave 60 guineas for a grey hunter gelding, the property of Mr Kirkland Rylanis, Massey Hall, ThelwaJl, War- rington. Captain Rowly Conwy, of Rhyl, gave 50 guineas for a black gelding sent from the farm of AIr Morria Evans, Wernlwyd, Berriew, Mont. A pair of cream cobs, owned by Mr J. T. Oliver, Pias Ffynnon, Carnarvon, became the property of M r Scott, London, for 60 guineas; while Mr Disturnal, of Birmingham, gave 45- guineas for a bay gelding, the property of Mr Councillor Williamson, Wrexham. A brown pony, seven years old, 13.2, became the property of Mr Arthur E. Evans, Bronwylfa, for 441 guineas Other equally good prices were reai- ised during the day. POLICE Cous;r.-At the county police court on Monday, two l-ibourers named William Downwood and William Billings were fined Wit and 6s 6d costs each for trespassing in pursuit of rabbits on the esttite of Lord Kenyon "st Borras; John Jones, collier, 53 and 7,. 6d costs for refusing to quit the Horse Shoe InH, Gwersyllt; and George Thomas, collier, 108 and 108 costs for asfMultiiitc a fellow workman at the GwersyHt C)Itiery.-fienry Burke, a labourer, was charged with stealing a cott, tha property of John Powell, insurance agent, Rhos. The prisoner lodged for a short time with the prosecutor, a>id lett on January 5th. After his departure a coat 'was missed, and it was subst-q lautly found pledge! at a shop in Wrexham. Prisoner, who pleaded guilty, was sentenced to six weeks' im- prisonment. TBAP ACCIDENT.—A serious accident occurred on the highway at Peusou's Turuiu^, Moss, D-Ar Wrexham, on Saturday night. A stage cart, laden with passengeis. was proceeding to Wr-x. iiatn when Mie hor.se Ml. Toe occupants of the trap were pitched out, and one of them, a younp woman named Auoie Burke, who resides at Moss, sustained a compound fracture of her left leg. She was conveyed to the Wrexham Infirmary.

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ABERGELE. FESTIVITIES AT LLANFAIRTALHAIAR-q.-The I workmen engaged at the Llanfair Lead Mine were entertained at dinner by the directors of the company at the National Schools. The chairman of the directors, Mr H. Lycett; pre- sided, and a most hopeful view of the future of the mine was presented by Captain Rosekelley. Accor liny; to a very old custom, the aanaal tea and Connert. in aid of the Church Sunday Schools clothing club was held at the school-room. During the proceedings Captain Sandbach, R.E., delivered a lecture on Travels in India," and exhibited various trophies. The annual tea to the adult members of the Church Choir took place at the rectory, and proved very successful and enjoyable. I CONSTITUTIONAL ASSOCIATION.—The annual meeting of the Abergele branch of the West Denbighshire Constitutional Asso3iation was held on Friday evening. Mr J. Ingliss pre- sided ovar a good attendance. Mr H. R. Hughes (lord-lieutenant of Flintshire") was re-elected Sresident; Messrs Bamford Hesketh and J. Old- eld, J.P. (Bettws), vice-presidents Mr Ingliss, chairman of the district committee; and Mr Roberts, treasurer and secretary. THE CONSBCBATIOV QUESTION.—A special meeting; of the Abergele Burial Board was held on Friday, under the presidency of the Rev David Evans, vicar of the parish, when it was decided to sign and seal a petition from the vicar and churchwardens to the Bishop of St. Asaph praving for the consecration of a portion of Aber>,M- cemetery. THE GOVER FARM EXPLOSION—The police are busily engaged making inquiries into the caus", of the somewhat mysterious explosion whicii occurred at the above farm on Monday last "eeL, when Miss Hughes sustained serious injurs ?o tar nothing has been discovered. Mies hughes is making very slow progress towards recovery. OBITLI &Ry.-The death is announced, at the age of (51. of Mr Hugh Williams, corn merchant. Sea View, Abergele. Deceased took a keen and active interest in the public life of his native town, and was a member of the first local board formed 27 years ago. He was also for many years one of the representatives of Abergele on the St. Asaph Board of Guardians. He was a Liberal in politics, and also a respected member of the Calvinistic Methodist body. LOCAL BOARD.—The monthly meeting was held on Tuesday, Mr J. P. Earwaker presiding. Mr J. Capping alluded to the death of Mr Hugh Williams, and proposed a vote of condolence with the family. Mr W. Ellis seconded the motion, which was carried unanimougly.-The board then proceeded to elect a new member. The Rev D. Evans propcsed Mr Foulkes, Hen- dregyria, agent for the Kinmel Hall estate. Mr W. Ellis proposed that Mr E. H. Millward, draper, be elected. Mr T. Williams seconded the amendment. Mr Millward was finally elected by five votes to two.

BETTWSYCOED. POLICE COUItT.-On Saturday, before Colonel Wynne Finch and Colonel Johnstone, R. D. Griffiths, Albion Hotel, Llanrwst, and David Meredith, Miners'Arms, Bettwsycoed, were sum- moned for an infringement of the Excise regula- tions.—Mr Esther, supervisor of the district, prosecuted, and Mr W. Griffith, Llanrwst, defended.—Mr Esther called Michael O'Connor, clerk at the Excise Office, Chester, and Michael Wood, revenue officer, Llanrwst, to prove that on October 10th last R. D. Griffith delivered to David Meredith twenty-six gallons of whiskey, and that defendants only held retail licenses. Mr Esther stated that the maximum penalty was X50, and that justices usually inflicted a fine that would stop such proceedings.—Mr Griffith, for the defence, admitted the delivery of the whiskey, but pleaded that defendants were ignorant of the fact that it was against the regulations, Any quantity might have been sold to a private person, but not by one retail dealer to another.—The bench fined defendants Is each and the costs.—Superintendent Williams summoned Morris Griffith, Penmachno, shop- keeper, for having in his possession unjust scales and weights. He was fined 10s and ousts. I OBITUARY.—We regret to have to announce the death of Mrs Hughes, widow of the late Mr John Hughes, tormerly of Llugwy Cottage, but lately of Brynheulog, Bettwsycoed. Her death took place on Wednesday last week, after a pro- longed iline88 from a severe attack of paralysis. The deceased lady, who was 73 years of age, was well known to a very large circle of friends and acquaintances at home, and a great number of visitors who annually come to Bettwsycoed, will receive the news with much regret. She was well known as a .lodging-house keeper at Bettwsycoed for over 40 years. The deceased lady leaves three sons and four daughters, as well as other relations, to mourn her loss. The funeral took place on Saturday afternoon, at the village churchyard, when an unusually large number of friends and relatives from Llanrwst. Blaenau Festiniog, and other places around attended. Wreaths were sent by the following — Mrs Owen, Ty'uybryn; Miss Harrison, Min- afon Captain Ashley, Mrs Hughes. Craigydon Mr Blackow, Mr O. Roberts, Caergroes; Mrs Hughes, Tandderwen Mrs Lloyd Jones, Liugwy Cottage; and Mrs Mc'Culloch, Waterloo Hotel. Along the route from Bronheulog to the church the procession sang hymns. The Rev D. O'Brien Owea, Carnarvon, read a portion of scripture at the house before starting, and the Kev D. Roberts, Rhiw, Blaenau Festiniog, offered prayer, the Rev R. Jones, vicar, officiating in the church and at the grave.—R. J.

CONWAY. POLICH CounT.-At a special police court last Monday, before H. Kneeshaw, Esq., Or R. A. Prichard, Morris Jones, Esq., and C. H. Darbi- shire, Esq, W. Parry, Kerrraaeiimawr, was charged with having committed an irvlecent assault upon Ann hry Jones, nine years of age- on tha 27th of December. Mr f- Be Chamber- A lain, Llandudno, defended. The bench having I heard the evidence, dismissed the prisoner with a caution, and ordered the police to keep watch over him.—Joseph Jones, Gyffin, was charged with having stolen mooring ropes from the Conway shore. Edward Rowland, an employee of Messrs P. and H. Lewis, timber merchants, Conway, said that the ropes were in use on the j 11th instant, but were missed on the following Saturday. Information was given to the police. ) Witness and an officer visited the marine store of J. Jared Williams, Conway, and found the ropcr" here. He valued them at 30s. John llowlauds, the store-keeper, gave evidence that he had received the ropes. They weighed 103 lbs., and were worth ÕB 2d. He produced a book containing an entry of the purchase. The prisoner pleaded guilty, and was sentenced to six weeks' imprisonment with hard labour. Tas MARCEL -FAIR. Au influential meeting of the agriculturists of the Vale of Conway was held at the Guild Hall, Conway, last Friday evening to make arrangements for the holding of the annual March horse fair at Conway. The chair was taken by his Worship the Mayor (Dr R. A. Prichard, J.P.). Dr R. Davies, Plas Isa, Glan Conway, was elected chairman of the com- mittee fMessrs Tosdevine and Jones, secretaries and Mr D. Jones, Metropolitan Bank of Wales, Conway, treasurer. A vote of thanks was passed to Mr G. O. Jones, Merchlyn, Conway, the retiring chairman, as well as to the other officers of the society, who were re-elected.

DENBIGH. TOWN COUNCIL.—At the meeting on Tuesday, another animated discussion arose about the tradesmen who exposed goods for sale on the streets, and yet refused to pay toll. It was proposed by Mr Wynne Edwards, and carried, that the tradesmen occupying the largest space at the market on the next day. and refusing to pay toll, be proceeded against as a test caae.- The council fixed the seal to a mortgage deed to borrow on the rates zC4400 for the smithfield. TKMPEBANCS MISSION,—The first meeting connected-with a united temperance mission, iu which Churchmen, Nouconformists, and Catholics have joined, was held on Monday night at the Drill Hall. Colonel Cornwallis West (Lord- lieutenant of Denbighshire) presided, and the speakers included Mr Touchstone (Manchester) and the Rev Barrow Williams (Llandudno). Colonel West said that it was a saddening fact to him that such a mission was necessary at the end of the 19th century. Such was yet the con- dition of the town and country that they had to unite to do away with the cursed evil-drink. There were two classes of drunkards, the casual and the habitual, which were to be met with in all classes of society. For the casual drunkard he advocated a severe punishment, especially in the case of those whu, as examples, ought to live differently. For the habitual drunkard he advocatel suitable homes, which would not be either asylums or prisons. He believed that all beerhouses should be closed, and the number of pablic-houses lessened. He hoped the political parties would compromise on this question, so that effective legislation should result. In Den- bighshire there was one public-house for every forty of rhe adult population.- On Tuesday evening the Drill Hail was again crowded to excess in connection with the United Christian Temperance Mission. The speakers were the Revs Hugh Hughes (Loudon) and M. Johnston (East Twickenham, London). The Bishop of St. Asaph, who presided, said that temperance was a virtue of cardinal importance, meaning self- control, determined by human reason, en- lightened by the Divine Spirit. There was no true temperance unless the whole man was under the control of reason and conscience. He touched upon the origin and progress of the move- ment, and said they were there to try and free men from the worst kind of slavery. He im- pressed upon them the difficulty of abolishing all the public-houses, as the tavern was of great antiquity. He would mtike them—what they ought to be-houses where victuals and drink were sold. He deplored the fact that the tem- perance question was mixed up with the terrible vortex ot party politics. He did not believe in turning men adrift from well-conducted public- houses without some compensation. One reason why nothing was done by the Legislature was that the different temperance organisations could not agree as to what they wanted, and go in for it. They should create a strong public faalinrv An fKo «•.<! Z a — huoouuu» instead or winking at drunkenness they should condemn it, and describe it as it deserved, and so help to'stem the tide. He urged parents and masters to keep temptation out of the way of their children and servants. He hoped the blessing of God would rest on that effort to break the fetters of the direst tyranny that ever bound the human soul. —The Bishop and the other speakers had an enthusiastic reception from the great gathering. —Continuing the temperance mission after a largely-attended women's meeting, presided over by the Mayoress and addressed by Miss Campbell (London) and Mrs Charles Jones (Menai Bridge), a crowded public meeting was held on Wednesday night, when, in the absence of Mr Pennant, through the death of a relative, Mr Harrison Jones, chairman of the school board, presided. The Welsh speaker was Canon Roberts, Colwyn Bay, who spoke on total abstinence. The Rev Pedr Williams (London) dwelt on the progress of temperance principles as illustrated by the three million band of hope children and the combinations for legislative and other temperance purposes.

DOLGELLEY. COUNTY COUBT.-This court was held on Monday, before his Honour Judge Lewis.- Sylvanus Jo es, Bryn Ysguborion, Trawsfynydd, sued John Jones. Maespttndy, and Morris Joneg, f Iriddbryncoch, for X49 4 6d as compensation in cous- quenctg of an alleged assault. Mr Wil- liam Jones, Criccieth, appeared for the plaintiff. and Mr Ellis Jones-Griffith (instructed by Mr W. R. Davies, Dolgellny) on behalf of the defen- dants. It was stated that the case had been settled out of court.—Rowland Wiliams, guard, Trawsfynydd, sued Rowland Jones, Ivy Cottage] for £ 5, being money alleged to be due for pro- visions since 1888. Mr R. Jones Griffith appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr W. R. Davies on behalf of the defendant, for whom judgment wa3 given with costs —Tne Barmouth Gus 1 Company sued Anne Owen, Anue Davies, and Alfred Davies, as the executors of Mrs Davies I for gas supplied to the house of the latter. Mr Pybus appeared for the plaintiff company, and < Mr R. Jones Griffith and Mr Gilbert, Mach- ynlleth, on behalf of the defendants. For want j of satisfactory evidence, judgment was given for defendants with costs.—Mrs Williams, Glan- C traeth, Barmouth, sued John Owen for! £ 311a. amount of rent alleged to be due. Mr Pybus 1 appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr W. R. Davies on behalf of the defendant, who was ordered to { pay the amount by instalments of 5s a month. g

HOLYABAD. ADVKBTISBMRNTS.—Mr J. G. Hughes, 10, Market-street, receives advertisements for The Holyhead Mail, Carnarvon and Denbigh Herald. and Yr Herald Cymraeg, q4 FICA AND ENTKBTAINMKNT.—On Friday last the English Presbyterian Church, Newry: street, Holyhead, held a tea, concert, and magic lantern exhibition. A large number oi persons silt down to a very substantial tea. presided over by the ladies of the church. At the evening gathering, the Kev Richard Lloyd (C.M.), Kiugslaud, opened the procoedings with a few brief remarks. A long and interesting programme was rendered of vocal and instru- inentat music, the following ablv sustainina tlip- programme: Mrs Fraser Williams, Miss Fletcher. Mrs Bennett, Miss Wcllroy, Mrs Davjd Jones, Miss Williams, Miss Walmsley, and Miss Williams, together with Messrs B. H. Jones, John Hughes, Collin Campbell, and David' Thomas Jones. Miss Fletcher, Longford- terrace, presided at the instrument. During the evening, a magic lantern exhibition took place, Mr John M. Adams, Newry-street, manipulating on the canvas in R. splendid manner, exhibiting u. number of local and other views. At the close of the proceedings, the Rev John Hughes, the pastor of the church, most conliall/ thanked those who had contributed in any way towards the success of the gat) eriug. The proceed are to be devoted towards the English causes lund as the annual contribution from the church I, THB WKKK OP UNIVERSAL PBAYKH.—-Iu accordance with an invitation from the Council I of the Evangelical Alliance, most of the churches in Holyhead and neighbourhood held prayer meetings during tht-1 oast week. 'On the whole the meetings were largely attended. At the Calvinistic Methodist churches collections were made for the purpose of erecting school and mission-rooms in out-of-the-way places, so as to bring divine service within the reach of all classes of the community. lOCAL MAGIM-BATHS —Holyhead and dis- trict is suffering from a want of magistrates. General Hughes, the chairman, has been laid aside for some time past, and it is doubtful ) whechbr he will again occupy a seat on the bench on account ot his advanced age. Mr Hugh Edwards, the oldest resident magistrate at Holyhead, has been ill for some time past, and will not be able to perform magisterial duties for some time to come. The Rev John Richards, of Aberffraw, and Mr Griffith Williams are not o frequently seen on the bench as formerly owing in one instance at least to indisposition Colonel Marshall has now intimated that for the future he will not be able to sit on the bench at Holyhead and the Valley, so that it is de- sirable that more magistrates be made or the services of the more recent ones will be called into much more frequent service than the county has a right to demand of those whose service is rendered gratuitously. PRESENTATION TO AN ODDFBLLow.-On Friday evening last the Harbour of Refuge Lodge made a very interesting presentation of the order to Bro. Tom Roberts, the retiring grand master. Those present warmly congratulated Bro. Roberts on the efficient and diligent manner in which he had discharged his duties during his term of office, and hoped that his life might long be spared to perform even more important duties for Odlfellowism. TU RAILWAY M18SION.-During the week a five days' mission was held at the Welcome Waterside in the afternoon and at the British School in the evenings. The mission preacher was the Rev W. H. Morrison, of Kilcullen, Ireland, who occupied the pulpit of St. Seiriols Church on Sunday last morning and evening. Mr Cotton, C.E., Captain' R. B. Cay, R.N., super- intendent of the City of Dublin Steam Packet Company, Captain Binney, North-western marine superintendent, and others, took part in the special services. THE AMERICAN MAILS.-Instiuctions have been given by the Postmaster- General for the continuance of the special express train and boat service between Queenstown and London, for the conveyance of the American mails arriv- ing at Queenstown on Tuesdays and Fridays, too late to catch the ordinary evening mail from Kingstown. This will necessitate the running of a special royal mail steamer from Kingstown to Holyhead with an extra train to convey the mails from Holyhead to Euston Station, London. PREACHING SERVICEs.-On Monday and Tues- day last the London-road (C.M.) church held special preaching services, when collections were made in aid of the existing chapel debt. Able and eloquent discourses were delivered by the following ministers:—The Rev Thomas Wil- liams, Gwalchmai, Francis Jones, Abergele. and John Williams, Dinorwic. THE RECENT GALE.—On Wednesday, a strong south-westerly gale was blowing in the channel and along the Anglesey coast. About 2.30 a.m., signals of distrass were observed by our coast- guardmen, and guns were fired, and the lifeboat crew summoned. The crew were not long in assembling, and the" Joseph Whitworth" (Mr William Owen, coxswain) was soon launched. The lifeboat then proceeded to the assistance of the vessel in the bay, and successfully got her into a place of safety. She proved to be the Alfred," of Padstow, from Liverpool to New- quay. At 5.15 a.m.. on the same day, signals were again observed, the schooner "Cyril" having gone on to the Breakwater in attempting to reach the harbour of refuge. She was, how- ever, towed off by the screw steamer" Alfred Noble," having received no damage, and gone safely into the harbour. FCNBBAL OF MRS ELLIOTT.- The remains of Mrs Elliott, wife of Mr T. P. Elliott, whose death we announced in our last issue, were interred on Thursday last. The funeral cortege left the residence of the family for St. Seiriol's Church- yard. The officiating clergyman was the vicar of the parish (Rev Thomas Briscoe, D.D.), assisted by the curates, Revs Robert Price, B.A., and James Jones. Mr William Williams, Tauyrefail, was the undertaker, the coffin being a massive one with elaborate mountings. The arrange- ments were carried out satisfactorily. ILLNESS OF THE COUNTY COUBT JUDGE.— Sir Horatio Lloyd was on Wednesday unable to attend the county court fixed for Holyhead owing to indisposition, resalting from a severe cold contracted on Mouday last. The Registrar (Mr G. D. Dew) had received intimation from (Mr G. D. Dew) had received intimation from his Honour, and had written to the suitors to aviod their attending. The undefended cases were taken before the Registrar, and the other cases were adjourned. |

HOLYWELL. THK PROPOSED AMALGAMATION OF HOLY- WELL AND GBEKNFIELD.—A meeting of the owners of property and ratepayers of the town- ship of Greenfield to oppose the proposed amalgamation of the valley with the town of Holywell was held on Tuesday evening. Mr J. Petrie presiding. Letters were read from Mr J. Kerfoot Evans, Greenfield Flour Mills; Messrs Newton, Keates, and Co., King-street, Liverpool; George Charter, Cannon-street, London and others connected with the works and properties in Greenfield. all of which were unanimous in their opposition to the amalgamation. Mr Thos. Hughes gave a short history of the various movements Holywell had from time to time made in the direction of annexing Greenfield to their ratable area, and which to that town would be a decided advantage, and to Greenfield a most certain disadvantage. Holywell was an acknowledged decaying old town Greenfield on the other hand was fairly prosperous, and quite able to look after its own affairs. After considerable discussion a resolution was passed to the effect that the meeting protested against the movement to amalgamate Greenfield with Holywell for so-called drainage purposes. The resolution also authorised the lighting inspect- tors to spend a sum not exceeding £100 to op- pose the amalgamation. A resolution was also passed requesting the rural sanitary authority of 1 the Holywell Union to oppose the scheme. RURAL SANITABY AurnOBITY.- The fort- lightly meeting of this authority was held on i'riday, when plaus and estimates were received rom Mr William Davies, C.E., for a system of ewerage for the large and populous district of iuckley. The population of the drainage area If 4200, and the scheme is divided into three iarts, the total estimated cost being £!375. The olatis were referred to the Mold Sanitary Com- aittee for their consideration. -It was reported hat there had been three fresh cases of typhoid aver at Bagillt, and two cases had proved fatal. -A bill was received from a draper at Bagillt or X5 lis 6d for a feather bed, bolster, and nattress supplied to a house from which the edding was burnt by order of the medical fficer on account of cases of fever having ccurred there. The bill was referred to the ispector. VAGRANCY IN NORTH WALES.—At the fort- nightly meeting of the board of guardians, on Friday, the clerk reported that he had written a second time to the Chester Union requesting them to co-operate with that board in stopping the discharge of tramps from their vagrant wards on Sundays, and the reply wag, as pre- viously, that the letter "was laid before the board, but no action was taken."—Mr Samuel Davies, C.C., said the answer appeared to him rather disparaging to them as a board, and he thought they were deserving of a little more courtesy, and he was not satisfied to Jet the matter drop.—The Workhouse Master said thev were entirely in the bands of the vagrants. He knew of one workhouse in England where' they bad 400 in one night. and had to Jet them sleep in the dining hall, where they were smoking all night. He thought they had better take it quietly.—It was eventually decided that the clerk should write to the Chester board expres- sing the regret of the board that they bad not seen their way to fall in with the request. SCHOOL BOARD.—A singular hitch in regard to the technical classes held at Holvwell and Bagillt, under the direction of the Flintshire Education Committee, formed the subject of discussion at the monthly meeting of the Holy- well School Board, on Tuesday. The classes have been for some time held at the board schools, it being understood that the Education Committee should be responsible for the cost of gas, firing, cleaning, &c. Sorn", six months ago the board handed to Mr Mostyn Williams, the organising secretary of the classes, a claim for the amount due to them for the past three years, but the money was not forthcoming, and the board decided to close the schools acrainof I the classes. Upon this being done, the organi- sing secretary consulted the chairman of the r County Council, and the clerk of the County Council wrote to the board promising payment at the next meeting of the Council, nnd asking [ the board to allow the classes to go on in the meantime. A committee of the board after- wards allowed the classes to be held for one week, and recommended the board to permit their continuance. Mr Lambert now called for I the lefter from the clerk to the County Council to he read, stating that after the repeated pro- mises mad a and broken it was necessary, in I order for the b,ard to put tnemselves right with the public, that they should know the nature of the essurai;ce made by the County Cot" ei I The Chairman (Mr Barker) objected to thi-4 course, but ultimately gave way, and the letter was read.—The Chairman said they were now in the hands of the County Council, who were an honourable body, and no doubt the money would be paid.—Mr Lambert: I don't know I about there being 11 no doubt."—Mr Humphreys: If it cannot be got within three years. there is a strong doubt whether it can be got at al1.- After considerable discussion, it was decided to allow the classes to be coutinued iu the board schools.

LLANBERlld. I SAD DBOWNIN* FATALITY.-On Wednesday afternoon, a sad drowning accident took place at the Tanypont lake near to the Glyarhonwy Quarries, Llanberis. A man named David Owen a resident of Waenfawr, went as usual to his work in the Glynrhonwy Quarries. About nine o'clock, he told his partner that he wanted to go down to Cwmyglo on business. It seems that he went down and was returning along the railway back to' his work, about one o'clock in the afternoon when he was startled by the appearance of the train. In trying to get into a place of safety his foot caught in the signal wire, and he fell into the lake. A girl on the other side saw him and ran for assistance, which aoon arrived, but when the body was recovered life was extinct. The body was taken to Llan- beris, and placed in the hall to await the inquest. The deceased leaves a widow and several children to mourn his loss. At an inquest held by Mr Bodvel Roberts, a verdict of Accidentally drowned was returned.

LLANGEFNI. PETTY SESSIONS.—These sessions were held on Monday, before Majors Williams and Lloyd, and Harry Clegg. Esq.—Jane Hughes and Esther Hughes, Hebron, Llanfihangel T.B., were charged with stealing potatoes at Tygwyn, in the same parish, on the 6th inst. Jane Hughefc was sen- tenced to a month's imprisonmeijt, and the case against Esther Hughes was dismissed.—Jaue Hughes was sentenced to a month's imprison- ment for stealing oats at the same place on the 2nd inst., while a charge of stealing stockings was dismissed.—Owen Evans, Finger, Llsn- edwen, for allowing two cowa to stray, and Thomas Jones, potter, Lon Groes, Trefdraeth, were each fined Is and costs.—Robert Jones, labourer, of Grimpan, Cerigceinwen, for sleeping in a pigstye, at Llangefni, was sentenced to seven days' imprisonment.—P.C. Jones (7), Brynsiencyn, had summoned James Dart, tinker, of Pant, Llanidan, for swearing, but the case was dismissed.—In several instances there was no appearance on behalf of defendants, and warrants were issued, while many other cases were adjourned.

MOLD. SCHOLASTIC SUCCESS.—Mr David Owen, son of Mr Walter Owen, Flint, has won a science scholarship of £60 a year at Clare College, Cam- bridge. He won a scholarship at the University College, Bangor, some two years ago. PBTTY SESSIONB.-On Monday, before H. St. John Raikes, Esq., C. P. Morgan, Esq, J. Corbett, Esq,, T. Parry, Esq., and H. Lloyd Jones. Esq, Ehzibeth Johnson, landlady of the Blue Bell Inn, Mold, was fined 20;.1 and costs for selling whiskey mixed with 31 per cent. of water. Superintendent Bolton prosecuted under the Food and Drugs Act. John Davis and David Parry were fined 5s and costs, and Edward Roberts 2s 6d and costs, for trespassing in pursuit of conies on land in the occupation of Mr Darbi- shire, Coed Talon. John Davies, grocer, Mynydd Isaf, summoned Annie Jones and Elizabeth Millmgton, Brynybaal, for assaulting him. A cross-summons had been issued against Davies. Mr Simon was for Davies, and Mr Churton for Jones and Millington, All the summonses were dismissed.—Louisa EvaDs, 16 years of age, was charged with stealing a pair of boots, the pio- perty of Mr Powell, Wrexbam-street; and Elizabeth Evans, her mother, was charged with receiving the same. The girl was ordered to be sent to a reformatory school for three years, and the mother to gaol for 14 days.

PORTDLNORWLC. I W ATKR SUPPLY.—The parochial committee I of Portdinorwic entertain hopes of being able to I carry through at no distant date a scheme cV. water supply for the district. Thia is a matter I which has occupied the attention of tile sanitary authority for the past ten or twelve years during which numerous schemes have been pro- pounded. We understand that riparian owners, such as Mr Asshetou Smith, Captain W yon Griffith, and others, havs given promise of sub- stantial support to the project, Mr Assheton Smith's contribution being X200.

I PORTMADOO. A MISSIONARY LKCTUBB. An illustrated missionary lecture was delivered at the English Weslevan Chapel last M-)xi,lay evening, by the Rev Mr Woodnutt. The lecture and pictures were very interesting. The audience was small, THB NBW PBBSBYTEBIAN CHURCH. At a meeting of the members of the new English Presbyterian Church, held the other evening, a statement of the accounts of :.he church for the few months the cause had been in existence was read. After paying all initial experveq, and for supply, there was a balance of X14 in hand. There was also a sum of X8 in the Sunday School fuud. The Rev J. E. Hughes, B.A., Carnarvon. having been unable to accept a call to become the pastor, the church is now oa the look out for another.

PWLLHELI. FUNBBAL OF THK MAYORESS.—The remaira ef Mre Hannah Jones. the wife of Mr Edward Jones, J.P., mayor (Messrs Morris and Jones, Liverpool), were interred at Denio Cemetery "on Monday, The deceased, who had been ailing for some months past, died on Thursday morning. She was well known in commercial life as the co-proprietress of the Whitehall Hotel, kept by her and her sisters. The funeral cortege started from Whitehall-place, the residence of the deceased, at noon, in the following order:-The Kevs hj. T. Davies (vicar) and J. Lloyd (curate) Dr T. H. Hughes, Penmaen Castle, and Dr Roberts, Plasward; Mr J. G. Jones (undertaker) and Mr J. R. Hughes. Messrs John Jones, Wm. Jones, Evan Jones, Hugh Jones, Ellis Griffiths, John Jones, Lleyn-street; David Jones. Richard Williams, Ebenezer Jones, and David Williams, baarers. Mr Edward Jones, J.P.. Mr Thomas Rowlands, Liverpool; the Revs Isaac Jones, Nantglvn, and John Griffiths, Arddleen; Mr John V. Rowlands, Liverpool; Mr Thomas Rowlands, Liverpool; Mr Llewelyn Rowlands, Liverpool; Mr T. Wiualow, Ashton Villa; Mr John Morris, J.P., Liverpool; the Rev Isaac I. Williams, Corwen; and Messrs Thomas Williams, Carnarvon; Humphrey Jones, Nevin; O. R. Owen, R. O. Jones. R. Jones, J,P., John Edwards, J.P., W. H. Thomas, R. O. Pughe, R. J. Williams, Upper Bangor; B. T. Ellis, J.P., Rhyllech R. Carreg, J.P., Cefnmine; and Captain Lewis, Whitehall Hotel.