Carnarvon and Denbigh Herald and North and South Wales Independent

COLCHESTER AND THE GOVERNMENT. The borough of Colchester has done well for the Government. At an opportune mo- ment, when all the interests were arrayed against the Rosbery Cabinet, when motions of want of confidence were of daily occurrence, when the Government was harassed and beset on every side, Colchester rejected Captain Vereker, the Conservative candidate, and re- turned Sir W. D. Pearson, the Liberal, by a majority of 263. Coming as it does after the defeats at Forfar and Brigg, it indicates that the constituencies of the soath still retain faith in the Liberal Ministry. It is most essential for Wales that the Government should have a powerful backing in Parliament. If Sir William Pearson had been defeated, as the Tories confidently predicted he would be, the House of Lords would have cheerfully refused the demand expressed by 32 representatives out of a total of 34 for Disestablishment. A special correspondent v riling from Colchester says the vicar of the principal church there appealed to the electors not to return a sup- porter of Disestablishment. The brew- ers worked with their customary vigour against a local veto candidate. The Ulster contingent stumped the borough from end to end, and it is said personally can- vassed every elector twice against Home Rule. Every night the Market-square at Colchester was illuminated with coloured representa- tions of imaginary horrors to be inflicted on Ireland when the people have Home Rule. Fanaticism, clericalism, liquorism, and every other "ism" was imported to ensure the de feat of the Liberal candidate; and yet, not- withstanding every combination, every alliance, unholy and otherwise, Capt. Vereker was rejected. Colchester sent a message of joy and peace to Wales and Ireland. We were locally interested in the oontest because Captain Naylor Leyland, the late Tory mem- ber, possesses an estate in the Yale of Clwyd. Captain Naylor Leyland found his position in. the Tory camp extremely uncomfortable, and some six weeks ago announced to the Tory party his objection to opposing the Liberal programme in Parliament. Rather than remain a member under such circum- stances, he sent in his resignation, and it was this fortuitous courae of events which led to the fight. When the result was announced in the House of Commons, the Radicals cheered enthusiastically. It was a vote of con- fidence in the Ministry which came in the very nick of time. The Tories had been de- claring after Forfar and Brigg that the Gov- ernment were discredited in the Commons and the country. No less than three amend- ments to the Address have been disposed of by satisfactory majorities, and on Thursday night the supposed perilous onset of the cotton monopolists was repulsed by a majority of 195. The ground is thus cleared for the introduction of the Welsh Church Bill. No one can doubt that it will pass the Commons by substantial majorities, and the possibilities are, after the recent manifestations of Tory indifference to the bill, that it will, as we point out elsewhere, resolve itself into a. question of terms. The Lords may take one of two courses they may either reject the bill outright, or they may proceed to emasculate it as they did the Employers' Liability Bill, and rendefl it I worthless. In such a contingency it will be better for the Government to withdraw the bill, and for Wales to wait for its full measure of justice. If the Lords' amendments are jl trivial, a point or so may be stretched and the bill accepted. We put it to the Tory I party if it is prudent to fly in the face of a II united people. With Disestablishment out ol the way, the Tories stand a chance of win- ning a few seats in Wales, but with the odium attaching to them of rejecting the measure, they will be annihilated. If the ecclesiastical Jonah threatens the safety of the Tory ship they will incontinently heave him overboard. If the Establishment in Wales was a. source of strength to the Unionist party they would stick to it to save their own skins. But Mr Chamberlain will not have it, the Welsh Tory press, with here and there an exception, de- cline to assist it, and the long and short of it 18-ib must go. The crux of the situation will be readied when the bill is sent up to the Lords. Welsh members will then find it necessary to stiffen the back of the Government, for there will not be wanting halting, irresolute Ministers anxious to persuade them that half of the loaf is better than no bread. We shall get the whole in time, with patience and perseverance. In the meantime, the bill has to be got through the Commons.

Mr John Morgan, of the "Observer" Office, Aberystwyth, the confidant of Mr Chamber- lain in the matter of his memorable letter, has written the "Times" to urge on Church- men the desirability of agreeing with the enemy while he is in the way. In other words he advises the Church party to make the best terms it can during the present ses- sion. "I give you my word for it," says this very candid friend, "that Churchmen, almost to a man, would be glad to be disestablished, and many of them are prepared for some de- gree of disendowment, whilst some would accept almost any terms so long as they get disestablishment. It must not fof a moment be supposed that all Welsh Churchmen aro prepared to 'die in the last ditch' for the principle of Establishment. In Wales, am- ongst Churchmen and Nonconformists, the ^PIWENTING TIFO AMMMMB ct ^ostraxgi terms. I am sure that the views expressed by Mr Chamberlain in his letter are the best for the Church." What will the Bishop of St. Asaph, and Lord Penrhyn, ami the Duke of Westminster say to this cool suggestion to cave in and haggle for terms like any ordinary vendor of cabbages in the market-place ?

We cannot avoid the reflection that Mr Chamberlain's advice is excellent. The most earnest advocates of Church Defence must see that the game is up. A large majority of the House of Commons will vote for Disestab- lishment and Disendowment when the divi- sion is taken on the debate. Rumours have been current for some time past that the Church paity was pi:, par- ing to surrender. Mr Chamberlain and Mr Morgan have only put into language what the more reflective politician has for long thought. The sole question worth consider- ing is whether the Church would get better terms by fighting than by capitulation. The terms to be offered by the Government are the irreducible minimum, and fighting bishops and deans will do well to recognise the fact.

u Apparently the inventiveness of the pro- moters of the 1896 National Eisteddfod has ceased its activity for the report of the ex- ecutive committee which met on Wednesday does not contain any startling innovation. The cry, however, seems to be, "hands off, outsiders"—especially anonymous ones whose message may be the reconciling of the con- servative notions of the Gorsedd with the brand-new productions of the local mind. We are pleased to note that the literature committee, who recently set on edge the nerves of the irritable fraternity of bards, have set for themselves so praiseworthy an aim. There is a. great deal to be done in bringing into light the literature of Wales, and all true Celts, as well as the lovers of pure and imaginative writings, will feel themselves indebted to the Llandudno Eis- teddfod committee for having arranged their competitions with that end m view. That their aim is "I godi'r hen wlad yn ei hoi," will, we doubt not, go far to make meaning- less the charge of Vandalism which no. a few Eisteddfodwyr have been making against them. With regard to the remarks of Mr Bone, all English solicitor who has mastered Welsli, we called attention last week to a. sign that Welsh literature is beginning "to take its place among the literatures of Europe," viz., the translation of the novel "Enoch Huws" into German. Not many years ago a German writer said that the most prominent char- acteristic of the Welsh people was that they spoke Welsh. Possibly when that gentleman reads the above translated work of fiction lie will include in his somewhat limited index of characteristics the ability to write good novels.

LOCAL AND DISTRICT. I The Anglesey Harriers will meet on Tues- day, 26th February, at Trefor Plas, at 11 a.m.; on Saturday, 2nd March, at Pen- traeth, at 11 a.m.

The Marquis of Anglesey's harriers will meet on Tuesday, February 26th, at Pea- mynydd Alms Houses (if wet, on Wednes- day) Saturday, March 2nd, Carreg Bran, at 12 o'clock.

Prince and Princess Henry of Pless are on a visit to the Hon. Walter Yivian, at Fron- dirion, Portdinorwic.

The Bishop of Bangor has preferred the Rev D. Sinnet Jones, curate of Llithfaen, Pwllheli, to the rectory of Rliiw, vacant by the preferment of the Rev Owen Davies (Eos Lleoh-d) -to the iiectoty of Llechynfarwy, Anglesey.

On Thursday, Principal Herber Evans, of the Congregational College, Bangor, received a handsome donation towards buying books for the College Library from Mr Thomas Williams, of Bron Meillion, Llandudno, who is staying at Mentone.

The illness of Mr. Lleufer Thomas will retard the puMcattIon of the report of the Welsh Land Commissrion, and it is doubtful wbetlier ? can now be got ready by the end of July. Mr. Brynmor Jlones is understood to be busily eaigagad in writing an abstract of the report.

Mr Rand ell, M.P., who represents Wales on the Select Committee on the unemployed, proposes to drive through his constituency with the view of ascertaining the extent of the distress prevalent. Other Welsh mem- bers are taking steps to obtain information which may be usefully laid before the com- mittee.

In 1845, when the population of Wales was alioutt 966,000, the number of school children was only 60,000, or a lit Ale over 6 per cent. The last educaJtiün report chows a population of 1,519,035, and ¡ehe number of scholars on the registers 286,045, or neairly 19 per cent., and in average attendance 215,035, or over 14 per cent.

For the first time for many years there will be no We'Mi national d'nner held in Londlon on St. David's Day. S'ome of the younger Welshmen of the Metropolis, however, have decided to get up a complimentary dinner on our nattionat festival to Mr J. Arthur Price, baiTister-iat-laiw. Several Welsh M.P.'s ho-yc already promised' to aftiend, and Mr Bryn Roberts will prtobably take the chair.

Mr S. T. Evans, M.P., has given notice of his intention to move an address for a re- turn of copies of all grants and conveyance of forests, lordships, manors, and manorial rights in Wales and Monmouthshire made by the Crown during the present century, and of conveyance of any allotments made to the Crown under Enclosure Acts, together with copies of the Crown Surveyors' reports made previous to such grant and conveyance in each ease.

The Local Governmerub Board have issued a return showing, in respect of the period of four years ended 31st March, 1894, the amounts paid to Welsh county councils out of the residue of the Local Taxation (Customs and Excise) duties. The grants amounted to £ 2,752 in Anglesey, £9,138 in Carnarvon- shire, JE11,948 in Denbighshire, j58,564 in Flinfbslhire, jS4,144 in Merionethshire, and £ 8,253 'n Montgomeryshire. With three ex- ceptions all these grants ha.ve been, or are to be, expended on technical and intermediate education.

There are 753 petty sessional divisions in Wales, and 731 magistrates' clerks, who in 1894 received amongst them £151,000 per annum. The respective salaries of magis- trates' clerks in Welsh boroughs (including also those of Monmouthshire) were as follows —Aberavon, £ 100; Aberystwyth, £ 100; Brecon, JB180 Cardiff, 750 Cardigan, £ 55 Carmarthen, £ 200; Carnarvon, £ 175; Den- high, £ 115 Flint, £ 110 Monmouth. £ 100 Newport, B660 (offices, heating, and lighting provided) Pembroke, £ 200; Swansea, £ 550; Tenby, £ 80; Welshpool, £ 140; and Wrexham, £ 187.

RAILWAY EXCURSION FACILITIES. -We are pleased to notice that the London ancl North-Western Railway Company are announcing a series of weekly excursions from North Wales to a considerable number of English towns. The tickets, which will no doubt be found a ^reat^ convenience, are is-. train, and are available for return any week- day up to and including the following Tues- day. For further information, see our adver- tising columns. DICK SONS' AGRICULTURAL SEED CATALOGUE FOR 1895.—Messrs. Dicksons' RoyaJl seed and nursery establishment, Chester, send us a copy of their catalogue of farm seeds for this season. Like all other publications issued; by this wall-known firm, a.t is neatly and tasteful! ly got. up. We notice special attention is invited to their guaranteed grass and clover seed's, also to their eareifully- seiected! pedigree stocks of root-cop seddta, seed corn, seed potatoes, and in fact. aJl kinds of seeds required for agricultural purposes, which are fully described in this catalogue. The amtngeiuenCs throughout are on thoroughly practical lines, and the printing as welil as the illustrations are clear and concise. We afeo rJlocice with pleasure the large- nurn- ber of prizes which have been awarded to Mestsrs Dicksons' customers for crcps gnofvin from their seed's. RAILWAY ENTERPRISE IN NORTH WALES.—<A Wrexham correspondent states I learn that the contract for the reconstruc- tion of the old Potteries and Shrewsbury Railway, which runs from the Shropshire county town to Llanymynech, where it joins the Cambrian Railways system, has been let, and '.t is expected that the line will be ready for opening to'wards the end of the year. This line: will afford an independent route, via Oswestry and Ellesmere. to Wrexham, and other parts of North Wales, as well as to Liverpool and the North, as soon as the Wrexham and Ellesmere and the Wirral Rail- ways, now in course of construction, are com- pleted. It will also put Shrewsbury in direct communication with the Manchester, Shef- field, and Lincolnshire Railway andi the Che- shire L'nes Committee of the Midland, Great Northern, a- Manchester, Sheffield, and Lincolnshire Railway's. An extension of the line to Market Drayton is also projected, and when this is completed tihe densely populated districts of the Potteries will be in direct through communication, without change, with the Camlbrian and Mid-Wales systems and the Welsh seaside (resorts." RIVER DEE FISHERY BOARD.—The annual meeting of the conservators of the river D,e fishery district was held at Chester Town Hall on Saturday, the Duke of West- minster presiding. Mr John Thompson, in pioiposing the adoption of the accounts, said there was a balance in favour of the board on the year's working of £50, All the other amounts on the salmon fishery side of the balance-sheet seemed as usual, and there was a balance- 'brought forward of £ 231. With re- gard to the sea fisheries, they were entirely dependent on the County Councils of Che- slhire and Flintshire-, which respectively con- tributed JS100 and £25, but if they had to continue watching and protecting the sea fish- eries, as required by law, they would require increased amounts from the County Councils, and especially from Flintshire, whose in- tere-sts were identical with those of Cheshire. —Refere-nee having been made to the distress among the fishermen, the Duke of Westmins- ter said he wished the fishermen^were the only class badly off this year. Half the town of Flint at that moment was being kept alive by voluntary contributions, hundreds being absolutely dependent upon charity. Mr Sam- uel Davies (Bagillt) mentioned that the Flint- shire County Council were very hostile to the idea of relinquishing their claim to any por- tion of the river Dee to the Lancashire Sea Fisheries Committee. MlR BRYN ROBERTS, M.P., AND THE L. & N.-W. RAILWAY CO.—Mr Bryn Ro- borts, 31.P., states that in his view the excuses given by Lord Stalbridge for the rule excluding pure Welsli-speaking men from em- ployment in the permanent way department of the Juondon and Noi'th-Western Railway is fanciful. He pointed, out to Lord Stalbridge that the line of the, company through Wales j had existed for over fifty years, and challen- ged him to show where during the whole of that period, although the rule was not in force, any such inconvenience or danger had ever occurred. LordStalbridgc admitted that nothing of the kind had ever happened. The rule, however, had been in existence for many years, but had not been put into operation until recently, because the officials were not until then aware of it. Mr Roberts is of opinion that the officials who omitted to put such a rule in force were much wiser than the directors who made the rule. Practically the permanent way department is the only one in which monoglot Welshmen were admitted on the permanent staff of the company. In addition to the fact that the lengthened ex- perience ÜÁ the London and North- u estern R a'Away cannot supply a single case where such a utile was found necessary in actual pradtiee, there is, Mr Roberts points out, the experiences of all the other lines in Wales, on none of which, has it been found necessary to exclude native Welsh labourers from employ- ment. SERIOUS PIT FIRE NEAR RUABON. —An alarming fire occurred on Saturday morning at No 1 Pit, Hafod Colliery, Raabon, where between 800 and 900 men are employed. Owing to the severe frost, a fire had been lighted near the pit's mouth, so as to prevent the gearing from freezing It is assumed that some sparks must have fallen upon the beams and other woodwork, with the result that these, together with some other combustible material, caught fire. A number of men were soon set to work, and their efforts proved successful. Shortly afterwards, however, smoke was seen issuing from the flues and other parts of the workings, and upon in- vestigation it was discovered that the fire had extended to these parts, and the props which supported the roofs were burning. By this time matters had assumed ru somewhat alarming character, and immediate orders were given to the miners, both in No. 1 and No. 2 pits, to leave the workings, and the meli, ignorant as to the cause of the alarm, rushed to the eye of the respective pits and were raised to the surface. Several of the firemen and others remained below, and every effort was made to prevent the fire from extending further into the workings. Later on, the firemen, whilst engaged in clearing away the burning timber, came across the dead body of a workman, named John Davies, of Wrexham, who had evidently been suffo- cated. The body was brought to the surface and conveyed home to await an inquest.

CARNARVON. BILLIARDS.—The billiard ehampionHhip of tilie Liberal Club is heiId Ul'S year by Mr Richard WiMa'ams, Prince of Wales Imple- ment Stores. The final tie was between him and Mr John Minvdon. UOUXTY MAGISTRATES' COURT.—On Saturday there was for the second successive week a blank sheet at this court. This ceT- tainly speaks well of the Carnarvon division, especially during the present severe weather, when there are so manv men idle. NORWAY AND THE NORTH CAPE.— Mr Aneurin O. Williams read a paper on WeBnesdav iiigdit, before the members of tha Ebenezer Improveinent Society on a visit to Norway and the North Cape. The Rev Iahmael Evans presided. RENT AUDIT. — The half-yearly remt audit of the Vaynol estate was held on Satur- day at the Sportsman Hotel. Mr Assheton Smith allowed tenants paying their own rates an abatement of 15 per cent. Captain Ste- wart, the estate agent, presided at the dinner. PRESENTATION.—Dr W. G. Owen has been presented on the occasion of his mar- riage by the choir and congregation of St. Mary's Church, with a marble timepiece and ornaments en suite in recognition of his long and valued services as organist of the church. MUSICAL. -Miss Maggie Eardley, daughter of Mr Eardley, the popular manager of tilie Liberal Club, has succeeded in obtain- ing the degree of Associate of the Tonic Soltfa Cblilege. This young ladiy, who is only 13 yaafs of age, is to be congratulated upon passing so uifficuTt an examination. PROPERTY SALE.—On Friday, Mr J. Pritchard, Bangor, disposed of by auction, at the Sportsman Hotel, the freehold resid- ence in North-road known as Bron Ala. It was knocked down to Mr Job Bowen, C.E., for £ 800. Messrs G. F. Hudison and Co., London, were the vendor's solicitors. I THE COUNTY COUNCIL ELECTIONS. £ H £ r-T i place in each of the other divisions. Mr Issiaird Davies wu. be opposed by Mr David Pierce Mr Richard Thomas by MrFletcher aji.! Mr C. A. Jones by Mr R. 0. Roberts. T'lie nominations take place to-dav (Friday). 'THDiv v\\N.—Mr W. H. Owen on Saturday offered for sale at the ltoval Hotel 739d square yawl's of building land situate in North-road. The property, when submitted i in one lot, was withdrawn at £ 1500, and, when divided into six lots, was also with- drawn, J51575 beting offered against the re- serve of JB1600. The annual value was g:ven as £ 70. ORGAN RECITAL.—On Monday night, a concert and organ recital was given at Salem Congregational Chapel, under tne presidency of Mr Edward Roberts, H.M. Inspector of Schools. The artistes included Miss Bessie Evans, R.A.M., Miss Maggie Jones, Messns J. W. Jbnes and J. T. Williams, Miss Dottie Pritchard was the accompanist, and Mr Ric- hard Prichard organist. THE COURT MINSTRELS.—On Tues- day night Messrs L'vermore Brothers' re- nowned Court Minstrels paid their first visit to the town, and gave an entertainment of a very high order at the Guild Hall. The troupe, which consisted of 50 performeiis, were dressed in costume of the period of Georget II. j The entertainment was novel in many respects, and exceptionally fine. SALEM LITERARY SOCIETY.—On Wednesday evening Mr Jno. Trevor Owen, M.A., delivered a most interesting lecture on Asltnonoany," which was illuminated by magic lantern slides, manipulated by Mr R. D. Williams. There was a good attendance. Yctes of thanks were moved by MT. J. R. Price/hard' (Mayor), Mr H. Humphreys, Mr. Robert Hughes, and Mr Richard Williams, A HEARTY RESPONSE.—Lost week Mrs Hughes, tilie head mistress of the girls' department of the Board School's, made aji appeal to the pa-renits of the children att-end- ing that schioofl. for old clothes for the poor children. The appeal was heartily responded to, the children bringing in bundles of old clothing, which were distributed amongst those attending the Twthill ISdhoo1. It is needless to add tluat they were very accept- able. ACCiOENTS.—Several accidents are re- ported as the result of the slippery state of the roafcls during the poor week or two. Two lk)cal postiiien-Messm Oadwaiadr Roberts and Thomas Hughes—sustained serious in- juries whilst in the execution of their duty. The former fell in the neighbourhood of Waterloo Port anldJ sustained a severe fracture of the leg. and thl:) laltiter sustained a broken arm on Thursday night as the result of a faUd in New-street. SOUP KITCHEN.-The committee most gratefully acknowledge the receipt of the following :— Mr Assheton Smith, £ 5 Mr Williams, Gwylfa, JE2; Mrs Owen, Tycoch, a. sack of potatoes and sack of turnips; the Mayor, cwt. of split peas; Mr Mostyn Roberts, 10s 6d; Mr Thomas Hughes, Barranco, 10s; Mr Armstrong, a sack of swedes; Mr Hugh Roberts, 5s; Miss Mason, 5s Mrs M. Jones, Dinorwic-street, 4s Miss de Burgh, 2s; Mr James Moore, Birming- ham, 5s. ^RETURNING HOME.—The following is an extract from the British American of January 19th, 1895 :—We understand that the resignation of the position of British Yice-Cousul at Chicago by Mr Bankes-Price, B.A., of the Virginia, has been accepted (subject to the sanction of the Foreign Office) by Col. Hayes Sadler, H.M. Consul here, in a kind letter expressing his regret. Mr Bankes-Price, who was acting consul; here last summer, will shortly proceed to England to take advantage of a desirable opening." Mr Bankes-Price is a son of the Rev Bankes-Price, rector of Llandwrog. THE POOR.—Everybody seiems to vie with ea,ch other in helping the deserving poor in the town. Free breakfasts are given daily to the poor children of our schools, while food and coal tickets are also distributed by the town committee. The soup kitchen is be- sieged every time it opens, and those in charge are active in ministering to the wants of the poverty-stricken famiLes. Some of lliei muster builders advance 5s a week to each of their workmen, who are compelled to be idle owing to the frost, wmle Mr and Mrs Moigan, of the Prince of Wales Hdtel, dis- tributed hot pots on Sunday, in addition to a quantity of soup daily, to about 250 poor children. SAILORS' REST.-Another of the fort- nightly entertainments at the Sailors' Rest took place on Thursday, the room being well filled, The Rev E. T. Davies acted as chairman, and also gave a short reading, which was much appreciated. Mrs Jones, Minafon, Miss Edith Sampson, Mr Richard Roberts, Mr Evan Davies, R.N.R., and Master Willie Williams, the Castle, took part in the programme. As one or two who had promised their service failed to appear, two or three sailors in the audience kindly volunteered to help, amongst others Mr William Jones, whose excellent whistling elicited loud applause. Mr Jones, Minafon, kindly acted as accompanist to some of the singers. FUNERAL OF MISS GORDON RO- BERTS,—The funeral of Miss Frances i Gordon Roberts took place on Saturday. This estimable lady, who had reached her 90th year, was connected with some of the old respected families in this county. The deceased was a daughter of the late Mr Richard Roberts, of Elm Grove, Liverpool, and Quay House, Carnarvon. The latter was the son of Mr Richard Roberts, of Coed- helen, of which estate he was the agent. He also founded the Old Bank, Carnarvon. His other two sons were Mr Robert Roberts, of Glandwr, Carnarvon, and Mr John Roberts, father of the late Mrs Hughes, Brynymenai, Bangor, and for many years registrar of the diocese. Miss Roberts's unobtrusive, tranquil disposition endeared her to many friends and acquaintances. A zealous churchwoman, the deceased displayed great! interest in different spheres of church work during the incumbencies of Chancellor Trevor, Canon Thomas, Mr Vincent, and Dean Edwards. Throughout a long period she was a faithful Sunday School teacher, and an active supporter of church missions, As a model district visitor and superinten- dent of mother's meetings her memory will long dwell in the hearts of the poor of Car- narvon. The funeral was of a private! nature, the interment being at Llanbeblig. The first carriage contained the vicar (the Rev J. Wynne Jones, M.A.), and Dr Watkin Roberts; second carriage, Messrs David Roberts, Waterloo House, and J. Ethall, undertakers; then the hearse, followed by the third carriage, containing Messrs W. G. Roberts, Edward Roberts, and R. Gordon Roberts, of Glandwr, Carnarvon, and Mr Bethel Roberts, of Llangollen, relatives; fourth carriage, Sir Llewelyn Turner, and Dr Taylor Morgan; fifth carriage, Messrs C. A. Jones (solicitor), Trevor Hughes, Glascoed, and G. R. Rees, Old Bank; sixth carriage, Messrs Charles H. Poole and Cuthbert Carter, followed by the carriage of Mrs I Clemenger, Coedmawr. The Vicar officiated in the church and at the grave. A number of beautiful wreaths and crosses were sent by relatives and friends. The arrangements of the funeral were most efficiently carried out by Mr David Roberts, Waterloo House. ]

ABERDOVEY. INQUEST.—On Friday, at the Literary Institute, an inquest was held touching the death of Miss Anne Williams, before Mr W. R. Davies, county coroner. Mr W. Jones acted as foreman of the jury.—The coroner explained the circumstances of the case and the reasons why it was expedient to hold the imprest.—Mrs Pugh, wife of Mr John Pugh, said the deceased Was having tea at her (wit- ness) father's house. Shortly afterwards she 7L complained of a headache, and in about ten minutes she expired.—Dr Cuthbert, medical practitioner, said he saw the deceased about 40 minutes after death, and came to the con- clusion that she died from a large hemorrhage on a vital part of the brain.—After the summ- ing up of the evidence by the coroner the jury returned a verdict of death from natural causes.—The funeral of the deceased took place- on Monday, when the body was interred at Machynlleth cemetery.

i AMLWCH. r '.4 ,rT;l'T1;i.T.T'1iI "r.. Council, has been placed on the comm'ssion of the peace for Anglesey by the Lord-Lieu- tenant,. Ihe appointment has given much saasvaction. Notice was given at the Parish Council held last week of a motion at the next meeting to send & requisition to Mr Ii'chard Davies, on the subject, which the timely ap- pointinent has now made unnecessary. VVEDDING. — On Tuesday morning, at jlwrgwyn M.C. Chapel, Upper Bangor, the vredd ng took place of Evan Liovd Williams, x7-n \.1tlur'1 scm of Mr Hugh Williams. Menai ViLa 1 erraee, Menai Bridge, and Miss M. A. Jones, only daughter of the late Mr Owen Jones, Bodhunod, Amlwch. The Rev W. Matthews, M.A., officiated. The bride, who was accompan ed by her cousin, Miss Ro- berts, Peibron, as bridesmaid, was attired in a travelling dretss of fawn habit cloth, trimmed with p.-ilk-green shot silk with cape to match, trimmed with fox-fur, and wore a fawns I. raw hat, trimmed with fawn feathers and pink roses. Mr O. Pughe Williams (brother of the bridegroom) acting as best man. La'tur the bride and bridegroom left for Chester en rroute for London. PARISH -COUNCIL.—The second meet- ing of the par sh council was held on Wed- nesday evening at the secretary's office. Mr 0. E. Jones, Tynrheol, in the eLair. Mat- tens relating to the better lighting <>f Amlwch Port, and the improvement of the drainage were discussed. A deputation (Messrs T. Pritchard,< W. Jones, and T. P. Williamson) Was appointed to wait upon Mr Fanning Was appointed to wait upon Mr Fanning Evans, with respect to the former, and Messrs T. Pritchard, W. Jones, and R. P. Williams, were chosen to make an inspecti-nn and re- pOItt, on the latter. Mr 0. E. Jones and Mr Jones were selected to represent the council at the proposed conference at Rhyl to consider a memorial to the Midland and I Great Western Railway Companies to extend their services thmugh North Wales, because of the action of one LonVlion and North-WtB- tern Railway Co. in dismissing the'r monoglot workmen from their employ. It was also re- solved that the council should meet four times a year, the chairman and secretary to convene any further meetings when necessary. The question of a disputed public path near Bull Bay was also brought to the- notice of the council, and Mr T. Pritchard was asked to make inquiries. THE SEVERE WEATHER AND THE UNEMPLOYED.—A meet'ng convened by Mr W. Fanning, was held at the Scientific Hall, on Monday afternoon, to consider what steps should be taken to relieve those who are suffering from the results of want of em- ployment and the effects of the severe wea- ther. On the proposition of Mr O. E. Jones, Mr J. W ynne Paynter was chosen chairman. It was proposed by Mr W. H. Thomas that a fund1 sho'uld opened for the 'mmediate reliaf of the most necessitous. Mr W. Fan- ning was elected secretary, and Mr J. Mat- the'ws, J.P., N.P. Bank, treasunr. A fund was opened in the meeting, and tickets wetre distributed during the evening to persons decided upon by the meeting as deserving of I relief. It is proposed to give further help.— The Y.M. C.A. list week distributed about one hundred leaves, and this will be continued for some weeks. On Friday 140 loaves and j 140 quarter-pounds of tea were given at the R-agged 'School, through the efforts of Mr and Mrs Moigan. Mrs W. Fanning, Waenfair, and Mr O. E. JoneH acted as distributors. Buns are given to the scholais of the Ragged School each Sunday during the severe wea- ther. Through the generosity of Mr and Mis O. E. Jones, Tvnrbeol, soup and bread hav* been distributed, and the Dorcas Society Committee have decided to use a portion of the surplus for giving relief. Mufflers and mitteais have been distributed 1 o aged sea- men by Mr and Mrs Morgan, Sailors' R-est, who have also, through the kindness of friends been able to distribute clothing. efforts shofw a commendable du-'re to relieve the want caused by the effects of the in tens# cold.

BANGOR. POLICE COURT.-On Monday, before — Pugh, Esq., John Williams, a boy living in Upper Bangor, charged with stealing some school books, was bouud over to appear when called upon. GAS EXPLOSION.—On Thursday morn- ing, at nine o'clock, an explosion of g.aB took 11 place all; Crctese's Star ü,otel, opposite the Oa'dhedrail. The cause of tilie explosion, is &. mystery, as there were no lights in the room, but Mr Crosse says he had complained of arl escape of gas for the last two or three dhys. MiENAI SOCIETY.—Dr Bridge, organist of Westminster Abbey, on Friday night de- livered, at the Penrhyn Hall, in connection with this -society, a lecture on Musical Ges- tures." The Bishop presided, and the musical illustrations were rendered by the Cathedral choir, under the conductorship of Mr T. Westlake Morgan. BOARD SCHOOLS.—TIie annual distribu- tion of prizes took place on Friday at the Glanadda Bo&rd Schools. In all 55 prizes wete given for regular attendance, Mr John Pryce, chairman of the board, pointing out that there were 15 recipients who had never missed an attendance for the last year, one of the number having similarly distinguished himself for a term of (three vears. THE COUXTY COUNCIL ELJÐCi.UX.- The Conservatives have approached the Liberals wMi a view to arranging a compro- mise in respect of the forthcoming County Council election, and the Liberals, though prepared to fight, have accepted proposal under which Mr T. C. Lewis (L), Mr Robert Hughes (L), and Dr Gray Edwards (C) will ,continue as representatives of the North, West, and Souou wards respectively. Owing to the resignation of Mr John Wiiuams, Cdl. Hugh Savage will be' the Conservative nomi- nee lor tho Eaislfc watfd. RELIEF OF THE POOR.—The poor of Bangor are still suffering severely owing to the state of the weather, .which of late has necessitated the stoppage of most outdoor work. The relief committee are still giving 1 away dailv at the Queen's Head and Crown Cafes free breakfasts and dinners to about 200 or 300 poor children, mostly those at- tending the elementary day schools. Loaves of bread are also being distributed twice a week to alx>ut three or four hundred poor people. The Mayor (Alderman Langford Jones) has just received from Lord Penrhyn a cheque for £25 towards the relief fund. The distribution of coal still continues. The Mayor and Mayoress are responding freely to the dailv appeals for assistance. 0 THE RELIEF ,(X))1IMITTEE.-A meet- ing of the general committee for the relief of the poor wnl'lÕ held on Thursday at t-lio -cueeii'g Hea/J Cafe, under the presidency of the Mayor (Alderman Langford Jones).—The Olrnilirrn3a1 Stated that the subscription list at present amounted to between £ 270 and z280. About 600 fainu.es had participaited in the coal distri'bultlbii, and between 160 and 180 children had: beetn provided with free break- fasts and 'dinners daily. Some three or four hundred poor people had also received loaves ece, &j oa of bread. The expenditure of the committee so far amounted to £ 116, and they had about £ 100 yet in hand.—It was decided to continue next week the distribution of coal and free breakfasts and dEiiiicirs to eh-idren. The meeting was largely attended, amongst those present being the Bishop of Bangor, Lady Penrhyn, and Colonel Sackville West.—On the motion of the B .she*]) the committee were authorised to distribute art cies of ciiothing in oases of urgent necessity. THE GASWORKS.—An inquiry directed by the Local Government Bond was held on Tuesday by Mr Rielizi C.E., touch- ing an application :by the Town Council for an extension of their borrowing powers under the Water and Gas Act from £ 15,000 to £ 25,000. Air. Rodwav, deputy town clerk, appeareldi for the corporation.—From evidtlnce given by Mr Smith, the gas engineer, it appeared1 it is proposed to carry out extens've alterations and additions at the gasworks, the storage capacity of which is 100,000 cubic feet, and the dally make 80,000 cubic feet. A new gasholder was contemplated at a cost of i olbout £ 5,000, with a holding capacity of 226,000 cubic feet, and the present land beting fully occupied to the works, an addition wouldl be required at an outlay of from S500 to £ 1,000. New mains were immediately required, at an outlay of J3260 £1,000 for sundiiy mains required during the next five years; £ 900 for gas meters and Ktove« foi^^ ■