Carnarvon and Denbigh Herald and North and South Wales Independent

BETHESDA. INTERMEDIATE EDUCATIO N. —The erection of the Higher Grade School, which is to be established at Bethesda under the provisions of the Intermediate Education Act for Wales, was commenced on Tuesday. The contract, which approximates £3000, lias been let to Messrs Hughes and Sterling, Liverpool, Messrs Wlllink and Thickness being the architects. The site, with £ 200, has been granted by Lord Penrhyn, and Mr W. Rathbone has liberally subscribed to- wards the builcmg fund, giving £1200. PRESENTATION TO THE REV D. ADAMS, B.A.—At .bethel Chapel, on Monday night, a public meeting was held for the purpose of mating a presentation to the Rev D. Adams, B.A.. who has left the neigh- bourhood to undertake the pastorate of Grove-street Chapel, Liverpool. The Rev Mr Griffith, Aurana, presided over a large attendance, including local ministers, deacons, and well-wishers cf all denonl nations. The following took p:ut in the proceedings :—The Revs R- Rowlands, Treflvs Evans, Glasin- frvn; Parry, Chwarelgoch; J. Owen, B.A., Gerlan; T. Hughes, Silcam; Messrs D. Pritchard, Lrynderwen (representing the local goven i ug holly, of which Mr Adams was at cue tii: the d1,11111nn);, H. Edwards (representing the t>mpei«nce party), \\<. ,J. Parrr. Coetmc-r Hall; M-'ses Evans, J.P., Griffith Edr.-U'ds, and Hug-i Hughes. Ail testifierl tc 1, Hcthc:,rla" wouM sustain by Mr A<WS removal, and eulogised his indefatigable energy in the cause or temper- ance, education, and reform. A beautiful desk with massive brass mountings was pre- sented to Mr Adams, a silver tea and^conee seniec tr Mrs Adstus, and gold brooenes to Misses Adams.

CONWAY. PREACHING SERVICES.—On Tuesday, the anniversary sen ices of the Congrega- tionanists of "Capel y Dysteb" commenced, the preachers being the Revs Michael Hughes, Cardiff; R. Roberts, Rlws; and Principal Herber Evans, Bangor. SALMON FISHING.—On the 8th, Mr Clarke killed a sewin of 4^1b. on the 10th, the Rev Mr Hall had a salmon of 131b., and Mr T. Button three, of 251b., 91b and 61b. on the 11th. Mr Bolton took one of 101b., and Mr H. D. Brandreth one of Iblb. on the 12th, Mr Williams had one of 143b. and on the 15th, Capt. Stokes killed one of 271b. The water is in fair order, hut the weather is very bright.—' T.D. (Belle Vue Hotel, Trefriw), in the "Field DEATH OF A WELL-KNOWN ARTIST. —Mr John Henry Cole, who died on Sunday, in his 68th year, at the Royal Infirmary, Manchester, was a prominent member of the Royal Cambrian Academy of Art. Fis work has figured 'n the Manchester Autumn Ex- hibitions for many years. The first pictures he sent to Manchester were shown in the year 1864, and were entitled "On the Welsh Hills, Capel Curig," and "A Welsh Home- stead." He then resided at Bettwsycoed, but a few years after removed to Church House, Llanbedr, Conway, where he lived for about 27 years. In addition to exhibiting at the Manchester and, of course, the Plas Mawr exhibitions. Mr Cole was an exhibitor at the Liverpool Corporation Gallery, and at several London galleries, where between 1869 and 1892 he showed 17 rtctures, six of them at the Royal Academy. The body was brought over to Conway and interred at Talvbont on Wednesday. The funeral was attended by Mr Clarence Whaite, president and several other members of the Royal Cambrian Academy.

FESTINIOG. THANKSGIVING SERVICES. —Monday- was id/served as a general holiday here, the quarries having stopped work and all business being abandoned to enable the inhabitants to attend thanksgiving services at the various places of worship. The Church, which was tastefully decorated, obtained the services of the Revs E. T. Davies (Dyfrig) and J. Evans (Llanfihangel). Contrary to the cus- tom in such a Nonconformist centre as Fes- tiniog, the congregations were such that the edifice was scarcely sufficient to hold them. At the different Nonconformist chapels the usual prayer meetings were very well attended, and at some of them special collections were made towards the building funds. At Garegddu Chapel the collection amounted to J392, at Rhi w £68, at Bowydd, JE61, and at llrynboAvydl, £55. The streets were quite deserted duing the services, and several commercial men who had arr.ved by the first train in ignorance of the circum- stance had either to proceed on their journey or remain in town till the following morning, j the latter showing very woe-begone counte- nances.

HOLYHEAD. ADVERTISEMENTS.—Mr G Hughes, 10, Market-street, receives advertisements for The Holyhead Mail, The Carnarvon and Denbiah Herald, and y", JJexald Ciimraeq. LETTER-BOX.—The Post-office authori- ties have placed a letter-box in Tli'mias- street, near Careg Domas. This will prove a great boon to the neighbourhood as the popu- lation is a large one in that locaity. A MAGIC LANTERN DISPLAY took place in connection with the English Pres- byterian Band of IL>pe, on Wednesday. The chair was occupied by the Rev John Hughes, supported by the vice-president (Mr John Harris). Mr J. M. Adams exhibited the views with his customary ability. HARVEST THANKSGIVING SEP VICES.—On Monday, the churches in Holyhead and other places in the island held the annual thanksgiving services. Praise and prayer meetings were held all day in most of the places of worship. Collections were made in severa.1 instances towards the poor fund of the resoee'ivo churches. WHAT TO RdlALX—At the English Presbyterian Young People's Society of Christian Endeavour, on Tursday evening, a paper was read by Mr Robert Tapson on "What to read." After the reading of the very nice paper, the Rev John Hughes fol- lowed on the same subject. Remarks were made by the members on suitable reading. Miss Fletcher presided. PRESENTATION OF ALMS DISHES.— In connection vitli ihe St. Seiiiol's Church, the need of alms dishes has been felt by the elergv and churchwardens, as the ones in use were becoming old and decayed in npp^aninoe. We are gratified to learn that Messrs J. Llovd Griffith, M.A., and Theo. Roberts, Medical Hall (churchwardens), have furnished four handsuineiy-finished dishes for this purpose. They were supplied by the well-known firm of Messrs Wilhs anJ Jones, London. LAUDABLE EFFORT.—The entertaiu- r..ents held at the Town Hall by the crew of H.M.S. "Colossus' proved, from a finan- I cial point of view, very successful. The ex- pectations of the promoters must have been more than realised, as we are informed that Mm Briniey, the lion, seeretary of the D-s- trict Nurs-uig Association, has had handed oyer t.j her .£10 3:5 9d, towards the support of the i {strict nurse, who is dfing such a good work amongst the poor and sick of the town. It is pleasing to find that the officers and men of Her Majesty's guardship are manifesting such a deep interest in the affairs of the loca.ity. We understand that over JE;15 has also been paid ever to the widow of a. late navii man. as a result of the entertain* ments. A GRASD TORCHLIGHT PROCES- SION took place on Tuesday evening last, the starting point being from the Marine- square. Fireworks were sent off prior to the starting by a number of those assembled to witness the turn-out. The procession had been organised by the cycle club as a "wind- up'' for the pre-sent season. The club was in charge of Mr J. M. Adams (caption), and was headed by the silver band, a number of torchlights accompanying the procession, which paraded the leading thoroughfares. The club iiiembers carried a number of Chinese lanterns, and these were very skil- fully adjusted. A variety of costumes were worn, notably Welsh and Scotch ones. A strong wind prevailing, a number of the lights would not bum. Altogether the pro- cession was a unique one at Holyhead. Many hundreds of persons witnessed the pro- ceedings, it beings the shopkeepers half- hc-V.day. BRITISH SCHOOL CONCERT.—The concert held on Tuesday eveling at the Town Hall proved a great success. The hall was crowded to overflowing, and the school man- agers decided that the concert "should Li> xe pea ted upon the following evering. Tlie chair was occupied on Wednesday by Mr William Griffith, Druid House, who in open- ing the proceedings stated that the object of the entertainments was to raise funds to- wards the extension of the school premises. The Education Department had demanded that this sdiould be done, and if they had not complied with the wishes of their lords, the schools would have been closed and new schools built instead of them at a oost to the ratepayers of at least £6000. The pro- gramme of the previous evening was then gone through, and received with as much en- thusiasm as before, the audience bung a large one. It is understood that a sub- stantial sum: has been netted towards the object. for which the entertainments were promoted. INTERESTING TOPICS.—An interest- ing meeting of the Hyfrydle Debating So- ciety was held in the Lecture Hall on Wed- nesday evening, when the Rev John Wil- liams, pastor, occupied the chair. The sub- jects treated were popular, being of current interest, viz., "Which is the greatest need of Wales Disestaiblishment, Home Rule, or Land Reform ?" Mr John Williams, Arvon House, led the debate in favour of Disestab- lishment, and found supporters in Mr John Jones, Edmund-sfreet Alderman W. R. Jones, and Mr Pritchard, North and South Wales Bank. Mr R. H. Williams, Stanley- crescent, in a most effectiive maimer, opened in favour of Home Rule. In this view he was supported by Messrs Richard Williams, Graianfryn; R. Jociesi, Rock-street; and Richard Davies, Cambria-street. Mr Richard Williams, Thomas-street, in a forcible way, introduced the subject of Land Reform. In this he found an excellent supporter in Mr R. R. Wi'llfams, solicitor. At the close of the proceedings, on the vote being taken, it was found there was an overwhelming ma- jority in favour cf the Disestablishment of the Church of England in Wales, as being the subject demanding first attention from the House of Commons. ENGLISH WESLEYANISM. —The Eng- lish Wesleyan church of this town have or- ganised a ladies' working committee prepara- tory to the annual sale of work. It is con- templated holding sewing meeting,! and tea meetings, the proceeds of which will be de- voted towards the funds of the church. On Thursday last a tea was held in the school- room of the chapel to promote the sale of work. Mils Mcllroy, Thibet Temperance Hotel, gave an excellent spread to the numer- ous friends who rallied! on the occasion. Mrs McEroy vas warmly thanked for having provided such a splendid tea free of cost in order to liquidate the circuit debt, to which Mr Mcllroy responded, and said that he was more grateful to the friends who had given their presence and their support at the tea, as he took it as an evidence that Mrs Mc. Uroy's efforts had been duly appreciated. In the evening a missionary meeting was held to promote the foreign work. Mr C. E. Moi^toii Pi it-hard, Victor, presided, and delivered a very good address. The Rev Charles Winters read the financial state- ment with the customary comments. The deputation was the Rev J. Dawson Sutc'iffe, who is a. returned missionary from West Africa. He gave some very striking remini- scences of his work amongst the negro race, with a splendid description of the physical aspects of that country, and the character- istics of the tribes amongst whom he had laboured. The collection, which was in aid of the Wesleyan Foreign Mission Fund, was good, as compared with previous vears. OHURCH HARVEST FESTIVAL.—Har- vest Home Thanksgiving Services were held at the Parish Church on Tuesday evening at seven o'clock. The service was read by the Rev James Jones, and a sermon was preach- ed by the Rev David Jones, vicar of Pen- ^maenmawr. On the following day, at ten a.m., another service was held. The Rev Robert Price, B.A., read the lessons, and a sermon was preached by the Rev Thomas Parry, curate of Llanfair M.E. After the morning gathering, the Holy Communion was administered to a very large number of communicants. At two, the litany was read by tlie Rev John Hopkins, rector of Rhos- colyn, and the Rev Richard Evans, rector of Newborough, preached an excellent ser- mon. In the evening, the service was read by the Rev James Jones, when the Rev James Davies, vicar of St. David's, Liver- pool, preached an eloquent sermon, the ser- vice being choral, and the psaJms being sung to a Gregorian tune. On the following day, senices were held in the same church in English. The Rev James Jones read the sontlce, and the Rev T. Lewis Jones, vicar cf Bangor, preaohed. The Holy Communion also was administered, the Rev Robert Price, B.A., being the celebrant. In the evening, the Rev T. Lewis Jones intoned the service. The lessons were read by the Rev Mr Ray- nier, H.M S. "Colossus," and the Rev Rich- ard Evans. The Rev James Daiies preached an able sermon. The attendance at all the services were very large. The hymns and anthems were rendered most effectively. The church was beautifully decorated for the oc- casion by Miiss Adea-ne, Plas Llanfawr.

LLANDUDNO. I, THE HALF-HOLIDAY. — The first weekly half-holiday was given on Wednes- day, when all the business establishments of the town were closed at two o'clock. THE WEATHER.—'Proper wintry weath- er has been experienced at Llandudno tl is week. On Monday main fell :JI torrents throughout the day, whilst on Tuesday and Wednesday the wind was intensely cold. No snow has yet fallen, although the neigh- bouring hills were capped early in the week. POPULAR CONCERTS.—'During the past fortnight, a. sen'es of concerts have been given at the Pier Pavilion, the Llandudno Orchestra, comprising tlie following, taking part;—Mr W. Klippe, leader and solo v-cvin Miss Rebecca O'lf.xton, violin Miss Ruth Claxt on, Mr R. Dockray, cornet; Mr Percy Parr, flute and piccolo; Mr E. Walton, violincello; Mr L. H. Summerfield, piano; Mr M. C. Summerfield, haq> and double bass. There has been a capital display of local talent, songs being rendered bv M7ss Maggie Jones, Mr David Jones, and other. but the attendances have only been moderate. ANOTHER FIRE.—-f ollowing the serious fire which occurred on the premises of Messrs Larkm andCartwiight, last week, an out- break was discovered about four o'clock on Tuesday morning on the premises of Mr Henry Marks, picture framer, Augusta Buildings, Augusta-street.. The fire was"first discovered by one of the employees at the gasworks whilst returning from his woik, and he at once gave information to the pcYce; who, together with several firemen, under Supt. Owen, succeeded hi extinguishing the flames. Unfortunately, the whole of the stockin-tmde was destroyed, but was fully insured in the Norwich Union Fire In- surance Office, of which Mr F. J. Sarson, auctioneer, is agent. The police and firemen are again deserving of the greatest credit for their prompt action. SALE OF WORK.—In aid of the funds raised towards the enlargement of the Welsh Independent Chapel, Deganwy-street, a sale of work was held in the schoolroom adjoining the English Congregational Church, on Wed- nesday afternoon. The stall-holders included Mr and Mrs Thomas Williams, BronnuUion, who had on their well-arranged stall an ex- cellent photograph of Sir George Williams, the founder of the Y.M.C.A., together with a large collection of fancy articles gathered together during one of their viiits to Italy and other foreign lands the Misses Wood- cock Miss Jones, Frondeg; Miss A. Ro- berts. and several other members of the church. The chapel, which was erected in íJJ e v-ear 1883 a.t a cost—.including the site— of £1650, has become too small to meet the requirements of the church and congregation. It has therefore, after mature consideration, been decided to enlarge the chapel and have a schoolroom attached, so as to adequately provide for the increased number cf those who worship there. The enlargement will requ're an outlay of over £2000. and it is pleasing to learn that a considerable amount has been realised by means of the bazaar to meet this amount. PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANI- MALS.—Mr A. E. Hunt, the district in- spector of the Royal Society for the Pre- vention of Cruelty to Animals, has presented the following report for the past year to the. committee of the Llandudno hranch:- There has been an increase in the number of cases reported from the district to the parent society. The increase is chiefly with respoet to working horses in an unfit state, and causing them to be so worked special attention leaving been given to the horses working on the coach routes, and to those employed in ea/bs, &o. A large number of drivers and others have been cautioned in slight cases, whilst in nine more serious cases cautions have been sent direct from the head office in London to offenders. The convictions last year numbered 40, and those for the year before 26, whilst this year there have been 53, being an increase on last year of 13 cases, or more than double the number of cases in 1893. I send herewith a list of convictions obtained this season. The fines inflicted amounted to £53 5s, no part of which is received by the society. The treatment of animals in fairs and of poultry in transit, and the cab and coach traffic in the district have been closely watched, and attention has been given to the donkeys employed during the season, there being room for much improvement in the condi- tion of them. PROPOSED FREE CHURCH COUNCIL FOR NORTH W ALES.—On Tuesday even- ling. a meeting or representatives appointed by the Free Churches of Llandudno and the ristnlct was held at the St. John's English Wesleyan Schoolroom, to consider the ques- tion cf forming a Free Church Council for Llandudno and the North Wales district. The Rev W. Brisoombe (English Wesleyan) presided. The suggestions of the provisional committee appftnted at a previous meeting were presented by Mr W. A. Winston. The meeting, on the motion of the Rev G. E. Cafin, seconded by the Rev J. Raymond, endorsed all the preliminary arrangements made by the provisional committee. Mr J. Slater heartily supported the necessity for organisation. It was unanimously passed to ask the Rev J. Raymond and Mr W. A. Whiston, the hon. secretaries, to wiite a letter of welcome to the deputation from Birmingham to attend the Convention of the Free Churches at Llandudno, wbich has been fixed: for November 12th. A letter was read from Mr James Rutherford, assistant secretary of the Federation of the Evangelical Free Churches, stating that the Revs Dr Berry (Wolverhampton), F. L. Wiseman, Thomas Law (Birmingham), and others, would attend the Llandudno Convention. It was decided to hold the afternoon Convention in the Welsh Calvinistic Methodist Chapel, and the public meeting in the evening at the English Wesleyan Chapel. On the mo- tion of the Rev J. Raymond, seconded by the Rev H. Barrow Williams, it was decided to invite to the Convention the ministers of the Free Churches along the North Wales ccast from Rhyl to Carnarvon, and along the Vale of Conway to Blaena.u Festiniog, and that they should be asked to b'.ing delegates to represent the various churches under their change to such number as they may think desirable.—Mr O. WT. Roberts (Bod Ewron) attended the meeting as a deputation of the Arvon and the Vale of Conway Temperance Association.

LLANRWST. THE BIBLE SOCIETY.—Tlie annual meeting of the local auxiliary of the British and Foreign Bible Society is announced to be held at the Infant School, Watling-street. Mr D. S. Thomas will preside, and an address will be delivered by the Rev Thomas Hughes, of Kenchester. FISHING IN THE CONWAY.—Rod- fishing has been much indulged in in tlie Conway during the last few weeks, and fish is reported to be plentiful. At the Stakes, last week-end, a fine salmon weighing about thirty pounds was landed by Captain Stokes, R.N., who is on a visit to the district. HARVEST THANKSGIVING. — The annual harvest thanksgmng services in con- nection with the Nonconformist denomina- tions of the town were held on Monday, and were very largely attended. Especially so were the special services for children which were held at the Ebenezer and Scotland- street chapels. A "PREACHER" IN A HANDCART.— At a special police court held on Saturday, John WiFiams, Plough-street, Llanrwst, late of Denbigh, who was described as a Noncon- formist preacher, was brought up in custody on a charge of drunkenness. The case was proved by P.C. Williams, who said the de- fendant was in such a helpless state of drunk- enness that he was obliged to convey hIll to the police-station on a handcart. A fine of Is and costs was imposed. ORGAN RECITALS. — At the Zion Chapel, on Thursday last, two grand organ recitals and concerts were given by Dr Roland Rogers, Bangor; Captain G. R. Ashley, the celebrated Maelor Welsh Costume Choir, and the chapel choir, conducted by Mr E. M. Jones (Afallon). There were largo audiences, and the recitals and singing were very much enjoyed. The presidents were Mr O. Isgoed Jones, and Dr Owen Evans. The proceeds went in aid of the organ fund. POLICE COURT.—At the police court, on Monday, before Colonel Johnstone and Dr Jones, John James, a caravan propiietor, was charged on the information of P.C. Gardner, with obstructing the highway be- tween Talycafn and Llanrwst with h's cara- vans, on the 7th inst.-A fine of 2s 6d and costs was inflicted. Walfem Jones, school attendance officer to the Maenan School Board, summoned William Roberts, Goeias Bach. Maenan, for not sending his cl ild to school, the hitter only having made 59 at- tendances out a possible 96. Hugh Jones. Bronheulog, Maenan, had been summoned by the same officer for a similar offence, the child in tl is case having been absent from school 51 times out- of 96.—A fine of 6d and costs was imposed in each case. Thomas Williams, the school attendance cliieer for the Llannvst district, had summoned Robert Davies, Scotland-street, for the same offence, and the same fine was illfEctcLlin his case.

MACHYNLLETH. ACTION AGAINST THE CORRTS RAILWAY COMPANY.At the County court, on Saturday, before his Honour Judge Lewis, William Jones and Elizabeth Davies Williams, executors of Mra Jones, late of the Ffrydd Farm, near Machynlleth, sought < to recover from the Corals Railway Company the sum of £70 (but £20 was foregone in < order to get it settled in the county court) for the loss of a horse killed on the railway in June last. The property of the plaintiffs lay alongside the line of railway. On the (Lv of the accident the mare was on one side of the line and her foal on the other. The train was approaching vrhen she lept the fence, and landing in front of the engine was killed. —Mr Marten AVoosnam appeared for the pkintiff, and Mr Griffith Jones (instructed by Mr John Rowlands) for the company.-— Before going into detrils, his Honour sug- gested that they sliould go down and view the spot, and accordingly the jury and ad- vocates, accompanied by the judge, went.— Upon their return evidence as to the value of the horse was tendered, and the jury re- turned a verdict for the plaintiffs, damages, £40.

PENRH YN DEUDRAETH. INQUEST.—Mr R O. Jones held an inquest, on Monday last, on the body of Catherine Hughes, Caerfali, Hugh Hughes, husband of the deceased, said she had been subject to fits for the past 17 or 18 years. On his return from work, from Festiniog, on the previous Saturday afternoon, he found deceased at the back of the house, having fallen in a fit across a small ditch, but her head was clear of the water. She was insensible, and never rallied. He car- ried her into the house, and sent at once for niec^ioiiil did. DT jJonejg, Penrhyn, said that he often attended deceased, who was in a very weak condition and subject to epileptic fits. She was dead by the time he arrived on Saturady. Death he attri- buted to the fit and to her having fallen down into such a position that she could breathe. Deceased would not allow her husband ti get anybody to assist her in their home.—Tlie jury xeturned a verdict in accordance with the medical testimony.

RHYL. VOLUNTEER PRIZE SHOOTING.— The annual prize shooting of the C (Rhyl) Company of the 2nd Volunteer Battalion Royal WTeIch Fusiliers, took place at the Foryd shooting range on Saturday, at 200 tance, with the following result:—Colour- and 300 yards, seven shots at each dis- sergeant F. Wallis, 56; Corporal D. Ro- berts, 54 Sergeant-Instructor Parcell, 53 Sergeant W. J. Simcock, 52; Private W. Vaughan, bJ Lance-corporal Davies, 49; Private W. Glass, 49; Lance-corporal W. MacCann, 48; Private Dodd, 46; Corporal G. Bell, 44.; Sergeant Peplow, .4; Private R. J. Davies, 42 Private W. T. Wriliiams, 41; Sergeant Davies, 41 Bugler Gregory, 41. Recruits, five shots at 200 yards Private A. Newin.c, 16; Private G. Evans, 13; Private H. Hucrises, 10. NEW WATERWORKS.—An adjourned meeting of the urban district council was held on Saturday, when the question of the proposed new main and water tower for Rhyl were discussed on the reports pre- sented by Mr F. Storr, engineer, and Mr L. G. Hall, the council's water manager. Captain Keatinge, J.P., presided, After some discussion, Dr Glrdlestone proposed that the council accept Mr Storr's estimate, and calculate the maximum requirements of Rhyl at 650,000 gallons per day. This was agreed to, and it was then resolved that an eight-inch main be provided. Wath regard to the main from Penycefndy to the centre of Rhyl, it was decided today a 14-inch main. A lengthy discussion took place as to the proposed water tower, and it being decided that the work be proceed- it being decided that the work be proceed- ed with at once, the clerk was instructed to apply to the Local Government Board, for powers to borrow the required sum, which will amount to £8254. OPPOSITION TO TRAMWAYS.—The Rhyl Urban District Council having been recommended to give consent to a proposal to construct a scheme of tramways for Rhyl, to be worked by gas traction, a public meet- ing of ratepayers and property owners was held here on Tuesday evening, and lasted iseve/fil 1hour¡". OapViin Koitringe, J.P., presided, and spoke in favour of the scheme. The Town Clerk reported that at the prev- ious meeting it had been proposed that the council should consent to the scheme, and to that there was an amendment that elec- tricity lie substituted for gas. Councillor J. H. Ellis proposed a further amendment that that meeting object to any consent being given at present to tramways. Mr Cocroft supported the tramways, and said it would lie a grave mistake if Rhyl put off the question. Mr Ratcliffe said visitors had already threatened to forsake Rhyl if trams were allowed. After a number of speeches on both sides, and occasional lively altercations on questions of fact and points of order, the meeting, by an overwhelming majority, decided against having tramways.' CREDITORS'■ MEETING.—Mr, Hugh Roberts, assistant official receiver, on Mon- day, presided over a meeting of the credi- tors of the late J. Edwards, builder, Rhyl, who lately committed suicide. There was a ^arge .attendance.. The statement .or affairs showed gsoss liabilities of £3759 los Id, of which £881 38 2d was unsecured, and after allowing for surplus of securities, there was a total deficiency of £34 5s 3d. The Assistant Official Receiver stated that he had not made any report, as there was no one who could be examined as to the affairs of the deceased, and he had only issued the statement of affairs as it was prepared by the creditors who had held a meeting prior to the bankruptcy. Captain Keatinge and Mr R. LI. Jones, who had acted for the creditors, produced a statement showing, how they had expended J5258 7s 4d, part of which was raised on mortgage, on behalf of the creditors. The last-named gentleman explained the steps that had been taken with the consent of the creditors, and sa.a he felt that what had been done had been for the benefit of all parties concerned. It had been found absolutely necessary to throw the estate into bankruptcy, as it was fmirl to be cheaper than to move the Court I of Chancery in order to get titles for certain property. Not only had everything been lone for the benefit of the creditors hut ivith the full consent of the widow. A juestion arose as to the appointment of a trustee to wind up the estate, the Assistant Official Receiver pointing out that the Board of Trade would never consent to a trustee being appointed who had in any way dealt with the estate since the death of the de- ceased. After several propositions had been made, 3ft T. C. Amos, auctioneer, was ap- pointed trustee, wiui a committee of in- spection. MASONIC INSTALLATION.—The nn- nulal vhistalf.iatio'n ce^emor.jy in connection with the Caradoc Lodge (No. 1674) took place at Rhyl on Monday, in the presence of a large gathering of brethren assembled from the different lodges in North Walos. Bro. Dr T. H. Summerhill (P.M., 1143), P.P.G.D.C., was installed Worshipful Mas- ter for the ensuing year. The installing ceremony wsls iperrormed by Bfo. Hugn Roberts, P.G.S.. the retiring W.M., and Bro. K. MEwen, P.M., P.P.G. Std. Br. After the installing ceremony, the W.M. invested his (Yifijcersi las, follow.:—T.P.M). Bro. Hugh Roberts, P.G.S. S.W., Bro. J. Y. Strachan: J.W., Bro. F. J. Gamlin; chaplain, Bro. Rev W. LI. Nicholas, P.M., P.P.G.Ch. treasurer, Bro. H. A. Steer, P.M., P.P.J.W. s'eciretarT, Bro. K. MEwen, P.M., P.P.G. Std. Br.; S.D., Bro S. J. Amos; J.D., Bro. F. Fisher Jones; D.C., Bro. G. A. Taverner; P.M., P.P.G.D. Onranist, Bro. W. W. J. Wil- loughdy; J.G., Bro. Peter Jones; S.S., Bro. W. Thomas; J.S., Bro. Leonard Hall; tyler, Bro. J. D. Williams. After transacting wie lodge business the brethren sat down to a banquet at the Belvoir Hotel.

ST. ASAPH. INQUEST.—On Friday, the Flintshire coroner held an inquest on the body of Wil- liam Jones, who resided alone in a small cottage at Penycop, and was found hanging in lis house on Wednesday afternoon. P.S. Pearson said the deceased must have been dead some time, as decomposition was setting in. The jury returned a verdict that the deceased had committed suicide1 whilst labour- ing under temporary insan/ty.

COUNTY COUNCIL INQUIRY AT ST. ASAPH. AMUSING SCENES. On Wednesday, the committee appointed by the Flintshire County Council for the purposes of the Local Government Act, 1888 and 1894, held an inquiry at St. Asaph into an application from a public meeting held at Bodelwyddan, that the township of Bodel- wyddan, Faenol, and Pengwyn being made into a separate parish, and on application from the ratepayers of the townships of Bodeugan, Cilowen, and Crychynan, asking to be heard on the proposal to divide St. Asaph parish. Mr J. L. Muspratt presided, and there was a large attendance. Mr Alun Lloyd, who appeared on behalf of the in- habitants of Bodelwyddan, and also several ratepayers in St. Asaph to support the application, objected to the presence of Mr Elwy Williams upon the bench, having re- gard to the language he had used at a meet. ing of the County Council with reference to the application before the committee.—The Chairman: Mr Williams has acted on com- petent committees since then, and this com- mittee has only to report to the County Council.—Mr Lloyd said he did not put the objection in any way offensively to Mr Elwy Williams. Proceeding, he said that no responsible person would come there that day to oppose the application.—Mr T. F. Roberts, clerk to the St. Asaph Parish Council, produced a resolution of the council passed on the 20th of May. approving of the application. There were 13 out of the 15 members present, and the resolution was carried nem. con.—The Chairman Does it say so in the minutes ?—Mr Roberts No it simply says it was carried. As far as my memory goes there were two against.—Mr Elwy Williams That is not nern. con.—Mr Lloyd: Our Latin is a little different from yours. Dr Easterby (one of the committee) was present. He is a member of the parish council.—Mr Williams: Are you going to put him in the box ?—Mr Lloyd Yes, if I can get rid of you (laughter).—Mr Lloyd then called a number of witnesses, residents in St. Asaph ani Bodelwyddan, in support of the application, causing much amusement by asking each witness as he stepped into the box whether he was a squire or a parson." Each replied in the negative, and asserted that they come there with independent minds. Canon Owen Jones was, however, obliged to admit be was a. parson, and the vicar of Bodelwyddan. He quite agreed with the application, and emphasised the desirability of making Bodelwyddan a separate parish. That was the general desire of the place. In answer to some questions, he said that the church burial ground was ample for the requirements of the district. The population was de- creasing, and was much smaller now than it was at the last ceusns. There was a preponderance of Nonconformists in the district, but they had no burial ground. No fees for either burial or marriages were exacted at Bodelwyddan. He did not know of a burial with Nonconformist rites having taken place in the cemetery.—Mr Williams: Supposing application was made to you to allow burial with Nonconformist rites would you forego the fees?—Canon Jones: The occasion has not arisen yet.— Mr Lloyd You would not forget that you are a clergy- man would you?—Canon Jones: I cannot very well forget that.—Mr Alun Lloyd said he had more witnesses from Bodelwyddan in court, but he would ask them to stand up and not call them. A large number of farmers and others then stood up in obedience to the request, someone calling out that they were all tenants to Sir Wr. Grenville Williams.—Mr J. George, Lower- street. St. Asaph, objected on behalf of several ratepayers to Bodelwyddan being made a separate parish, inasmuch as between Waen and Bodelwyddan St. Asaph would lose a ratable value equal to £9000. All the men who had appeared there that day in support of the application had been sent there by Sir W. Grenville Williams.—Mr Kelly: How do you know Sir William sent them?—Mr George: Oh, I know the men very well (laughter).—Mr Kelly: Were you present whsn he gave them orders to attend ? —Mr George No, sir.—Mr Kelly (sternly) Then how do you know lit ?—Mr George: Because they are here, Sir William is their master, and they are here with his clerk and the parson (laughter).—Mr Davies, Ty Fry Sir William never sect one here. — Mr George: They will do anvthing their king, Sir William, tells them. To show you how the screw is put on in St. Asaph, Colonel Howard, who was a member of the parish council, has sent in his resignation, actually nominating Mr Luxmore as his successor.— Mr Lloyd objected to a man who was to appear before the magistrates next Monday being allowed to make personal charges of this kind. The suggestion to nominate Mr Luxmore in the place of Colonel Howard was made because he was the next highest ou the list.—The Chairman Don't you pre- judge his case, Mr Lloyd.—Mr Lloyd I don't wish to do that, but he will have to say good-bye to you (laughter).—Mr Wil- liams, Wernddu, and the Rev J. Adams stated that the opinion at Waen was in favour of remaining as at present, but if Bodelwyddan was detached, Waen asked to be detached also.

At a meeting of the Chester and Noith Whales Arclueologiical Society at Chester, on Mondav evening, Canon Morris, ormtin chaplain to the Duke of Westminster, was presented with a handsome silver kett-e ar.d purse cf gold, in recognition of has valuable 1 literary and archaeological attainments.

PWLLHELI BOARD OF GUARDIANS. WEDNESDAY.—Mr J. T. Jones in tho" chair. A DISOBEDIENT PAUPER.—It wis- reported to the board that a pauper refused to nurse another pauper who was siekv although well able to do so, and severe guardians were strongly of opinion that the relief of paupers who disobeyed the reliev- ing-officers in this way should be stopped. Mr E. T. GrifIith recalled an insta.re i'1 which this course was adopted some years ago. and which at the time had the desired effect.—It was decided that the relief the pauper complained of in the present case be stopped for a fortnight. NOT COMPLETE.—In reph-" to ,jf:- Owen Evans, Mr E. T. Griffith said lie would send by post his list of orphan pau- per children in his district. A complaint was made that this list was not ready likE." the others.—Mr Evans also complained th:1t. the Aberdaron list was not :q conuilece it should have been. DUTIES OF OVERSEERS. — fh ■ Chairman drew attention to the fact th::4 the overseers should report to the relieving or the medical officers whenever an ordc" for drugs. &c., was presented to them, aii'- he read out the law upon the subject. INTERMEDIATE EDUCATION. — letter was received informing the boarct that in future the LIeyn District Council will have to appoint the four representa- tives en the local governing body in CoD" neetion with the intermediate school, [;)111 not tlie board of guardians. Also thatf three repi esentatives will have to be ap- pended fiom Bottwnog, end three fro" Pwllheli TRAMP W ARDS.—Ttlie vilsitiing com* mcttee was asked to draw out a complett" list for the next meeting of all tiling necessary for these wards. The master of the Jiouse thought it would be cheaper to1 buy ready-made hammocks than purchase* the things necessary for making them.— The clerk was directed to get prices, &c. INFECTIOUS DISEASES.—Dr Fraser, the deputy medical officer for the countyv wrote suggesting that the schools at LJaI1-. iestyn and Llanengan should remain closed for another fortnight, owing to the valence of infectious diseases in those parts —The board consented to this course.

LLEYN DISTRICT COUNCIL- W7EDNESDAY.—Mr J. T. Jones in th,) chair. THE ROADS. The committee suggested making a call of 14d in the £ for the next half year towards- meeting the expenses. A discussion ensued, during which several said that they ha<^ enough in hand, and that to call for more money would only tempt the council to pp-wd it.—Mr J. F. Roberts was of opinion th.itr they had not enough in hand to do the- necessary work, and that if it was not do" during the coming half year the call would be far heavier the following six months-— When put to the meeting, only nine voted for the suggestion and 18 against. FINANCE COMMITTEE. The following were named on this com- mittee :—Messrs W. M. Roberts, Bryacroes; I Wr. Pritchard, Llanystumdwy; G, Jf oeSr Llandegwning J. Davies, Llaniestyn Wm- Roberts, Llanaelhaiarn; Cadwaladr Wil- liams, Llanengan; 0, Davies, Llanou T'nos. Jones, Tregwning 0, Williams, Cefnlcision. WORKMEN'S WAGES. When the report of the surveyors, dc aliog with the work of stone breaking on the roads, was before the council, Mr J. F. Roberts, Cromlech, remarked that there waS often a great deal of difference iu the qw.lity and hardness of stone brokeu, and thst the surveyors should use their judgment in the matter. — Attention was called to the difference in the workmen's wages an'1 the expenses of road repairing.—Mr G, ,Tlues pointed out that 2s 6d a day was being paid in one place and 3s in another. The- explanation given was that the wo'kraen were not all of the same strength, age, and ability to turn out work.—The FourerosseS 1 surveyor said it would bo au insult to offer less than 3s to his men; and the chair- man remarked that he paid his own men at the rate of 3s 4d. — Mr Williams thought that Is 6d in some p'sc«'S- was practically equivalent to 2s 6d ia other places, for circumstances varied verv much in the district.—Mr W. Roberts, BryicoeSv believed that tho LIeyn workmen" worked quite as hard as those of Eiftouydd.— b- Momber: But there is far too much differ- ence in the pay.—The Chairman «sked whether it would be pos-ib'e and ^is1* to fi* upon an uniform standard wage for the whole district.—Mr G. Hughes, Llanonaarit pointed out that the wages paid in Eilion* ydd were higher thau those paid in L'eyri.—" The accounts were ultimately passed, and' the surveyors were directed to take inti con- sideration the advantage of setting tkeir men' to work by the yard and not by the day.— Mr G. Jones could not see the justice of paying higher wages iu Eifionydd than itt Lleyn, and several members from Eifionydd explained that the standard for wnges wag; higher there than in LJeyn on account of the mines, &c., to be found there, Llevn being & purely agricultural district.—Mr "0. G. Wil- liams thought that 2s 6d a day was quite enough for any working man at the present. time.—Mr Vl, Roberts, Llanaelhaiarn. said that they could not get men in that part of the county for less than 3s. In tLat case what could they do ?—Mr G. Jones moved that the standard wage be 2s 6d 11" day?, and this was seconded by Mr E. Wii!kms». Aberdaron.—After some further discussion- this was voted for by 14, with 10 against, the- arrangement to come into forco in a month's time.—Mr J. Roberts, Cromlech But what shall we do if we cannot get men to work for this amount in Eifionydd?—A Voice: ComE) to Lleyn for them. A DANGEROUS ACT. Dr Rees wrote to say that it had been re- ported to him that the Infectious Disease* Act had been violated by the removal of one Ellen Griffith from Festiniog to LlineugaO' whilst suffering from scarlet fever.—It explained that the matter had already beeo satisfactorily dealt with at Festiniog, and a. punishment awarded. Consequently nO further notice was taken of the matter.

The Rev W". S. Jones, Presbyterian ter, Abergavenny, is the chaplain of the as ylum in that town—a very rare pest for a Nonconformist minister. DISGRACEFUL SCENES A CHURCHYARD.—A scandalous of affairs is reported from the oi Penderyn, in Brecknockshire. -• p. irs which have been undertaken a "C cuureh, have necessitated excavations being _ma<le m the adjoining burial ground, and i; 1S the deliberateV brutal way III ^yl.ieli the work- men have treated the lemains ex d.r. dead that has aroused the mdignahon of the neigh- bourhood. Not the l^e.y ie-\ erence has been shown in deakng witai them, or any attempt made "these bones from insult te protect." As they nave unearthed t.hey have been Filed ll-_ ail unLvrhninate heap, until a mound oi gnui .ng .skulls, thigh banes, ribs, and smader Ivines mark all that is left of what once were women and men." Such a s\ght gieeting ,nc> eyes of mourners bring- ing tiuir oeloved dead to their final resting- "••'•s^'nturaoly e:u;s'ji.l great, distress, Je the -nushing tench to the wiiole horror "uo &A'y Was put the ether day when the rievoient youth of the nci.ghbourhc.i.l used toe skuiis for footballs, and amused them- selves by throwing bones at one another, vvhuo the workmen ground up the bones with their mortar. It is high time a stop was put to such proceedings.

DISTRICT NEWS. ABERGELE. DISTRICT COUNCIL.—The monthly meeting of the urbau district counol was held on Tuesday, Mr J. Copping presiding. Canon Evans proposed that steps be taken to widen the main, read between Abergele and Pensarn, an.1 that funds be obtained for carrving oui the same. The Vicar re- viewed the muni.ip.il progress of the town during t.he past twenty-five years, and saad that they always had had the reputation of being one of the most "behincl-the-time" pub- lic bodies in Neath Wales. Their motto in the past had been stagnation and not. forward. Thev wanted good building sites thrown into the market to encourage people to build. He understood that for 25 years not a single new house had been built at Pensarn. Let them encourage people by carrying out desirable improvements. He believed the interested landowners, if approached in a light spirit, ■would give the required land for nothing.— The Chairman s;id they would have to get the sanction If the County Council to alter the road. With regard to getting the land for nothing he was afiaid from experience that the answer would be "Xo, certainly not."—After seme discussion, it was decided to ascertain the feelings of the interested landowners on the subject, and then hold a pubic meeting of ratepayers.—Canon Evans proposed that £3 be paid cut of the rates to Miss Owen for the use of Beefield as a re- creation ground for the inhabitants of Pen- sam and Abergele.—Mr Thomas Evans seconded.—Mr Leigh proposed, as an amend- ment, that the money be net pa.Id out of the rates.—On a division, five voted for the amendiment and four for the resolution.

BEAUMARIS. THE MAYORALTY The name of Councillor Hugh. Thomas, sen., is mentioned in connection with the mtv.ir.ihv. MUNICIPAL ELE; 11) ."—The coun- cilors who retire are Messrs W. Thornton .Je,nes, O. J. Pritcnard, an I W. M. Griffith, Iioduylchad, and one to liil the vacancy caused by the death of tlm late Mr Robert Jones. The three retiring councillors will seek re-election, and the names of Colonel W. H. Thorns. Messrs H. L Jones and F. Oecry are mentioned as likely to be pro- posed. In that case. there will be a contest. SCHOOL BOARD.—At a special meeting of this board held on Tuesday there were present Sir R. H. Wliiams-Bulkeley, Bart. (chairman), Rev W. G. Owen, Mr F. Geary, and Mr R. Lloyd Humphreys (clerk). For the post of school attendance officer, out of four applications, Mr Robert Hughes, a re- tired sergeant from the Royal Anglesey En- gineer Militia, was appointed in the place of the laite Sergt. James Beer. THE ANGLESEY HUNT.—It will be noticed In our advertising columns this week tha.t corrected conditions of the Point to Point Steeplechases appear, full particulars cf which, as well as of the Anglesey Hunt Steeplechases can be had on application to the secretary, Mr W iliiam Griffith, Beau- maris. The entries for the LaJic-s' Plate, Visitors' Plate, the Anglesey Hunt Stakes, and the Selling Race, close on Saturda.y next the 2nd prox. MAYOR'S BANQUET.—On Friday eve- ning last, Alderman Thomas Hughes, the mayor, entertained the members of the town council and officials of the borough to a ban- quet, which was given at the Wiliiams- Bulkeley Arms Hotel, when as usual Miss Williams, the manageress, provided an ex- cellent menu. The mayor was accompanied by his daughter. Mrs H. Williams and Mr H. Williams, and amongst thos? present were Alderman Wm. Hughes, Councillors O. J. Pritchard, W. Thornton Jones, W. M. Griffith. Dr C. Grey Edwards, Hugh Thomas, sen., J. W. Jones, W. R. Jones, W. M. Preston. John Watkins and Hugh Thomas, jun., Messrs J. Rice Robert, town oierk; E. flliomap, surveyor; R. Idoydi Humphreys, treasurer; John Williams, auditor; Messrs Wm. Griffith and W. O. Griffith, town clerk's oeicc Mr W. Brock- lebank, Phis Llandegfaii Mr T. Staples, Rev — Master. Afrer dinner, the usual loyal and patriotic toasts were proposed by the Mayor. The Rev A*. G. Owen re- sponded for tlie bishops. elergv, and minis- ters of all den our nations, and Councillor W. M. Presten for the Army, Navy, and AuxibIY Forces. The heilth of the mayor was proposed in a eulog'sidc speech by Al- derman William Rushes, who ,¡dJ"ll to the toast the name of Mrs Will1.-mis. The toast was received amid cheers and with musical honours. The Mayor having 'responded, Councillor W. Thornton Jones gave "The Ancient Borough of Benumins," which was drunk according to ancient custom out of the n',i.1.Ce cup. The next toast was "The town and trade of Beaumaris." proposed by Councillor W. M. Preston, who coupled with is the names of Councillors 0. J. Pritchard and Hu;L Thorn is, jnn., who both suitably responded. Councillor Hugh Thomas, sen., then gave ''The officials of the borough, coupled with the name of the town clerk (Mr J. P.ioe Roberts), who re- sponded- In proposing 'The strangers,7' the Mayor coupled with the toast .-he name of Mi W. Broeklebaok, wh" replied. Coun- cilor W. M. Preston pr,p,?-'d the health of Mr H. Williams, woo also responded. Th-i toast list was conclu led by the Mayor proposing 'The hostess' (Miss Williams), which was received with musical honours. 1 Hi ring the evening, .songs were sung by Councillors W. M. Pre.ton, J. Watkins, O. J. Pritciiard. J. W. Jones, and Mr W il- liam Griffith. Mr J. W Jones also gave a selection on the .vufco-havp. Mr W. O. Grnith presided at the pirn >forie.

COLWYX BAY. HARVEST FESTIVAL.—The annual harvest thanksgiving services were held on Thursday at St. Paul's Church. Mr T. W estlalce-Morgan, organ; of Bangor Cath- edral, and ehoirutast.fr ? SL. Paul's, presided a.t the organ, and the Ca; he-lral choir took part in the service. The preacher was the Rev J. W. WiDlams, M.A., vicar of St. Helens.

DENBIGH. DRAINAGE SCHEME DEFECTS.—The Denbigh Council have received the following report from Mr Stone, the engineer appointed to report upon the present defective state cf the drainage and to suggest a remedy. In the course of an elaborate report, the en- gineer points cut that from the catch pit on Rutl i n-ro;d to the sewage farm at Eglwys- wen the sewer has been improperly laid, so much so that the malconstruction has reduced the discharging capacity of the drdns from 1633 gallons per minute to 299 gallons per minute. With such a badly-constructed drain and with the suicidal policy of empty'ng the sewage and rainfall water into the same sewer it was not surprising to find the over- flow complained of. He does not consider the Shone system of pumjing required, as there are good gradients to be obtained throughout and the least expensive system of remedy, and so as to avoid do'ng away with the present sewer, to which all the connec- tions with the house drains are made, was to construct from the Ruthin-road catehpit to the outfall, a new 24-inch outfall sewer in a straight line to the farm, so that when rainfalls at the present catehpit overflow begins, the new sewer would receive the overflow sewage and water and convey it safely to the farm outlet. A special council meeting is called to consider the report.

DOLGELLEY. CONGREGATIONAL RECOGNITK —Oil Thursday, the special recognition ser- vices of the Rev W. Parri Huws, B.D., late of Blaenau Festiniog, as ;minis.ter of the Welsh Congregational Church, Dolgelley, were held. Mr Huws, in addition to being one of the leading preacher's of the denomina- tion in Merionethshire, is a well-known Eis- teddlfodwr, and a chaired bard and there w'ere three of the leading W elsli bards among the preachers officiating at the in- duction service, viz., Eifed (the Rev H. Elvet Lewis, of Uanelly), Hawen (the Rev D. Adams, B.A., of Grove-street Church, liverpool), and' the Rev Ben Davies, of Ystalyfera.