Carnarvon and Denbigh Herald and North and South Wales Independent

DOLGELLEY. CHURCH GRAMMAR SOHOOL.-Tho following elections were made ws a result of the scholarship) examination held on Dec- ember 18nh-19th last. Diocesan scholarship (confined to sons of clergy in the diocese), vailue JB48 per annum, R. M. Jones, Vian- J(;jr, ffljet-tory, Harlech. Open exhihaticin^ of £ 21, J. I. N. Erin Perod, MachynKeth. Open exhibition, £ 18, E. T. Hughes, Penr niachno, Betitwsycoed. niachno, Betitwsycoed.

LLANI .LYFNI. PARISH COUNCIL.—Tuesday, Mr W. W. Jones presiding.—As the district council refused to improtve the cross roads at Penjv- groes, it rwas decided to obtd 11 legal advice as to who 5s responsive for the care of these roads.—It was 'deckled to ask the landlords of houses in the three villages to number their houses.—Attention was called to the fact that the landed proprietor had ploughed TvInypwu pa/bh ml n "'nClÙltl committee was lEppoCnted to make an inquiry into the mat- ter, and to report at die next meeting.

LLANRWST. TEM\PEIRANv» "WORK,. -< Mews E., Mills, Morifc Davies, and \Yil'iamH (Pres- wylfa), have, on behalf of the Yale of Con- Way rfempermncc 'Society, Ipmrchased thq Ring's Head Hotel, Market-square, with a view of doing away with the license, and establishing a cotfee-house instead, at which temperance work will also be promoted. MR RICHARD JAMES S GIFT TO LLANRWST.—On Tuesday might, a meet- ing was held. presided over by Mr Isgoed (fones, to consider the acknowledgment in some public form of the gift by Mr Jamiee of Cralfnanlt Lake, to the town. It was sug- gested, subject to the approval of a town's meeting, to erect 'by subscription an obelisk on the shore of the lake, beaung a suitable inscription; also to present Mr James with an illuminated address. VALE OF CONWAY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY. At the annual meeting, on Wedsipesdky, at Llanrwst, Mr E. Rcfberts (vice-chairman) presiding, Mr R. James, Dyffryn Aur, was elected president for the ensuing year, and Mr Robert Hughes, Llan- f;:irfechan. vice-chairman. The C!rerk (Mr H. Pltercej) submalfcfced the lialance-pheet, showing the amount in hand B145, the larg- est Mfeinee Elince 1875. The reporb wa., adopted, and the following were added to the committee of management:—Lord Oar* nington, Messrs C. Pophand, H. J. W. Wat- ling, R. Foulkes, A. Leslie, J. S. Davies, J. Hughes, and J. R. Jones. A vote of iHankfi was pfussed to Lord 3fostyn, the I retiring president.

PORTMADOC. WATCHNIGHT.—A siKieessfu'l watch- night was held at St. John's Church on New Year's Eve. MASTER F. H. STROWGER,—Master F. H, Strowger, son of Mr Strowger, New- Ntreet, has been chosen principal boy chor- ister at St. Michael's College Olnpei, "W cod- side, CTovdon. THE THRIFT CLUB belonging to tho Church Sunday School, has snvecl £ 58 last year. Mr J. E. Jones, Bank-place, the superintendent, deserves gieat praise for his skill and devotion. SCHOOL TREAT.— Mr and Mrs Row- lands, Plas Isaf, Penmorfa, gave a tea treat io to all the children of the Board School at that place on Saturday lawt. Man RowlancU •aleo gave them New Year cards. MIRACULOUS ESCAPE.—Dr Fva,iis and his servant were driving out last S.i/uiir- ■dlay along Troniadoc-road, and when nearing the Cambrian station one of the wheels of the cab canie off, and all were upset. The the cab canie off, and all were upset. The ■hors'e took fright and smashed the car, and -ran away with a part of it till lie fell into a ditch. Fortunaftely all escaped unhurt.

PWLLHELI i MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS.—It i» #iated that a number of those churches in the town that are not already the possessors of musical instruments, are taking steps to obtain such. THE MARKET.—The market on Wed- nesday was rather slow, the prices remain- ing very simitar to those of previous mar- kets, the price of small pigs being rather low, and that of butter rising as is usual at this time of the year. THE ADDITIONAL i AIR.-—No final resolution w s arrived at in the bust meeting held in ct nect.on with tli/is question. Another meting will soon be summoned, iis it is g.nt ally feet among the farmers that tine interval between November 1st amxl March 15th. is too long without, holding a single fair., THE IJITERJARIY SOCIETIES.—At Pen Ian, the Rev O. L. Roberts, ^P^^ delivered a telling address on the "Twelve Apostles."—At Zion, the Rev M. E. Jones, Cricoieth, gave an address on "Success, and how tc attain it."—At Salem, a tea and •en/fcei'tniniment was held. Tlie fallowing officers for the ensuing year were appoint- ed :—President, Mr W. J. Griffith; trea- surer, Mr John Rowlands; secretaries, Messrs John ,Hi.1S and W. Roberts. SCHOOL BOARD.—Tuesday, the Rev W. Thomas presiding.—At the recommenda- tion of the committee app jinted to visit the schools, it was unanimously pas-'ed, on the motion of Mr Robyns Owen, seconded by Mr W. H. Thomas, to take steps for making the necessary improvements in the school buildings.—It was also unanimously agreed that the clerk should draw out a list of the improvements, and to advertise for tenders for earying out the work.—Captain Wiiliams proposed, and, Mr Rolxyns Own seconded, that a salary of JSSO and a quarter of the I grants should be paid between Mi's James and Miss Williams, and that an agreement to that effect should he drawn out.-It was also decided to isli Mr Dew to hold the e'xwfniination of Tx'oedyriaTJk- at the Tllm-n Hall.—An order for the payment of salaries Was made.

llasrwst board OF GGAHDAIKS. Only tasuaJ. routine business was trans- acted at the fortnightly meeting of the board, held on Tuesday, under the presidency of Mr E. Jones Williams, chairman. There was a full rtendance of members.—The ro- moving ofti was requested to prepare an inventory of the furniture and effects of the late Lewis Giiffiths, Dolwyddelen, and sub- mit the same to the board.—A vote of thanks was passed 10 Alderman and the Misses Samuelson for their annual treat to the in- mates.

rrIlE DISPCTE AT THE MOELTRYFAN QUARRY. The men employed at the ML'-dtryfan Shit" Quarry, who struck work last week, axe stii'l out. Tlicy claim a standard wage of 5s 6d per day for quarrymen, and 4s 6.1 per day for labourers. The directors of the company conspider the demands of the men iinrea.onaibHe. They offer a concession, and promised, if the men agreed to resume work, that the same wages would be paid as in the neighbouring quarries. The offer was re- fused, hence the strike. The quarry is one of the oldest in the neighbourhood, and has been very unfortunate in having tremendous faills, the last of which occurred some two years ago. The proprietors are all wetl- koown local men.

SNOWDON RAILWAY. On Thursday morning, the first complete train of the Snowdon tramroad left Llan- beris Station with a few passengers con- nected with the project, and steamed steadily to the summit, taking about an hour in the ascent. After remain at the top for about twenty minutes, the train returned to Llanberis in the same time, the whole of the works, except some of the fencing and the signals, being now complete. The train consisted of one locomotive and two carriages, capable of carrying about one hundred and ten passengers" altogether. Everything worked smoothly, and there was not the slightest bitch. It is expected that the journev to the summit can be easily accom- plished in about fifty minutes or less. The line will not be opened to the public at pre- sent, but several trains will be run, it is thought, to accommodate the Easter excur- sion traffic.

ABERSOCH LIFEBOAT STATION. The new lifeboat, house, and slip which have been in course of construction at Pen- rhyn Du. Abersoch, during the past six months are now completed, and the lifeboat "Oldham" was transferred from its old quar- ters in the village on Friday, the 3rd lust. The work has been carried out from the defigns ctf Mr W. T. Douglass, M. Inst. O. E., pf Westminster, the eaigiineer and architect to the R.N.L.B.I., and has been constructed by that hody without the inter- t vention of contractor, and under the super- intendence of Mr N. G. Gedye. The boat- house is erected upon the rocks at Penrhyn Point, about 13ft. above high water of spring tides, and the s'ip, which is carried up into the house, extends for a toW dis- tance of 185ft. 10 below low water of spring tides, having a gradient of 1 in 4&. The s'ip is constructed mainly of steelwork, with a gangway of cast iron steps on one side. The lower parts, extending over the' fore- shore, are supported on heavy masonry piers, with pointed cutwaters, sunk through the beach to the underlying rock, and on steel built piles, the upper portion being bolted directiy to the rock. The lifeboat, on being slipped from the retaining chain, runs down the incline into the water at considerable speed, with the crew on board. The life- boat-house ite fitted up with all the most re- cent improvements in this class of work. The construction of this station places the Abersoch boat in a position of peculiar ad- vantage over the other lifeboats of the neigh- hourfng coasit. it being now possible to launch the boalt with equal rapidity and ease at any state of tide, and in any weather. Prev- iously, the liffetboat was practically unable to proceed to the assistance of a vessel in distress at low water, and could only be launched, in any case, with the 8i(1 of a large gang of helpers, and with the waste of much valuable time. On the arrival of the boat at tfhe new station, it was launched twice at different states of tides, the time occupied -by the crew in taking up their positions in the hoathouse, lowering out of house, stepping masts, running down the slip, and getting door away with sails set at dead low water, being only 2^ minutes. A large crowd of people witnessed the in- augurail proceedings, anld loudly cheered the crew as the boat took the water. To faci'i- tate the repturn of the lifeboat to the house, mushroom anchor moorings and buoys will be placed off the lower end, by wliioh the boat will be veered on to the slip, and then drawn up by Va heafvy oralb winch, which is fixed, in the boathouse.

Mr Tudor Howell, the member for the Denbigh Borougns, speaki'ng at Rhosddu, I on Monday night, adverted to the "WeQsh Unionist Committee," and staited that the Weilsh Conservative mdmhert lilad, simply formed themselves into a Wetlsh Unionist Committee so thaft they could keep their eyes on those principles that they had been sent to support. They: tid not intend to form a oKque, but to support the great Un- ionist party. THE ASSOCIATED BOARD.—LOCAL EXAMINATIONS IX MUSIC- AVe (b- sine to call the attention of those who are interested in the cause of musical education to the advertisement of the Associated Board of the Royal Academy of Music and the I Royal College of Music, which appears in our columns to-day. Professor W. Rlnys Roberts, M.A., Bangor, is the local repre- sentative of the board. NORTH WALES CONGREGATIONAL COLLEGE.—The half-yearly meeting of the executive committee was he'ld at Ban- gor on Wednesday. Mr Lloyd, J.P., Liver- ploiofl, Ipresiding.—Professor Anwyl, M.A., and the Rev J. Williams, M.A., Rhondda, were appointed examiners for the next two years.—Principal Herber Evans, D.D., in his report, stated, that the eight students! on probation had been fully received. These students were for the first time ob'iged to conduct a full service in one of the chapels in the town and in the presence of the tu- tors. Those entrusted with the management of tlhe. college were doing their utmost to create in the students an amhitibn for schol- arship, and all of those who were sent to receive their education at the University College of North Wales for the first two years it they showed aptitude for leaning were allowed to rema-ui there for the four years- Special attention was paid to their preaching power, for it was feflt that if the p 11 college failed to give preacher to tin* churches it would be a failure. Men of power were more atmportant for the churches than were men of degrees (hear, hear).—A report was read from Principal Reichel, M.A., giving a most satisfactory return of the two classes attending the Univemt/i College of Noafth Wales.

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CONWAY COUNTY COURT. I THURSDAY, before his Honour Sir Horatio Lloyd.—Messrs Williams and Co., Colwyn Bay, sued T. Davies, car proprieto r of the same place, for JE18, balance of account for groceries and provendor sold, Mr Nunn was for the plaintiffs and Mr James Porter represented the defendant. The defence was that the account, which extended over some years, had been fully discharged, and that credit had not been given for £ 10 paid in January, 1895. His Honour gave judgment for 14s 3d, with costs on that amount.—William Roberts was sued by W. J. Owen, Bryniau, for JE15 10s for cartage. The claim was admitted, the defendant putting in a set-off of Y,9 12s 4d, being cash paid, the balance being paid into court. Mr Roberts, Llanrwst, was for the plaintiff and Mr James Porter for the defen- dant. The judge entered judgment for the plaintiff for £ 13 10s less the sum paid into court.

LLANFAIRFECHAN DIS- TRICT COUNCIL. The usual monthly meeting of the council 11 was held on Tuesday evening, Mr J. O. 0 Jones in the chair.—A letter was received from Mr Marks, Llandudno, respecting his p t, charge for professional services rendered to the council. On the motion of Dr Clifton Hughes, supported by Captain Lempriere, it was decided to offer him seven guineas.—A discussion arose as to the manner of calcu- lating the death-rate for the district with the view of discriminating between residents and visitors. It was felt that Dr Fraser's rule of deducting deaths of vistors who have not resided more than three weeks should be extended to two months It was reported that the death-rate for the last month was at the rate of 9-3 per 1000.—A letter was received from the Local Government Board stating that if the council wish to include the measles and hooping cough in the In- fectious Diseases Notification Act, as pro- posed by a resolution passed November 5th, a notice of the same must be duly sent.-Dr Clifton Hughes complained that no efforts whatever had been made to give publicity to the provisions of the Act, and suggested that a small pamphlet be issued in English and Welsh giving a summary of the same, and circulated in the district.-The highway committee called attention to the desirability of applying to the London and North- Western Railway Company to improve the Penmaen Bridge by having it elevated. It was pointed out that the bridge was con- structed by Messrs Brundrit and Luck, and it was eventually decided to consult them with a view of joint action on the part of those interested in the same. The unsatis- factory state of the road thereat was pointed out, and it was decided to take steps to re- move the surface water by a drain to the sea. Several complaints were made as to the state of the main road near Wern, and the road-foreman was autborised to put on an additional man on it.-Upon the sanitary committee's report a discussion arose as to the slaughter-houses at Penybryn, bnt no resolution was passed.-The proposed reso- lution of acquiring the Llanfairfechan Water- works was then proceeded with, on which Mr T. Morgan and Dr Clifton Hughes spoke 1 at some length. The price at which the same is offered by the company, viz., £ 10,000, being in the opinion of the council ] considerably too high, it was decided to offer them the sum of £ 8000.—Plans of a porch for the Congregational Church, Station-road, were produced and approved.

CARNARVON COUNTY COURT. WEDNESDAY.—Before his Honour Sir Horatio Lloyd. ADMINISTRATION ORDERS-On the application of Mr T. J. Samuel an adminis- tration order was granted to O. R. Jones, William-street, Carnarvon, whose debts amounted to £ 44 9s 6d. His Honour re- duced the debts to 10s in the pound, to be paid in monthly instalments of 6s.—A similar order was granted to Francis Jones, Portdinorwic, whose debts amounted to JE48 8s 2d, and which were reduced to 12s in the pound, to be paid in monthly instalments of 8s.—Edward Williams, Penygroes, ap- plied for another order. He stated that his debts amounted to E45 119 lOd.—His Honour granted the application, and reduced the debts to 15s in the pound to be paid in monthly instalments of 10s. JUDGMENT. — His Honour delivered judgment in the case of Henry Foulkes Wil- liams, Carnarvon, who was sued by David Williams, Portdinorwic, to recover the sum of JE15 on a promissory note. The defen- dant it appears was a surety under the note, and had been in America after signing it. In addition to pleading the statute of limita- tion, several legal points were raised on be- half of the defendant.-His Honour gave judgment for the plaintiff for £ 11 2s 3d with costs.—Mr Vincent (Messrs Carter, Vincent, and Douglas Jones) appeared for the plain- tiff, and Mr J. T. Roberts for the defen- dant. FOR THE DEFENDANT.-H. Aaronson, 114, Elizabeth-street, Cheetham, Manchester, I sued .brands Roberts, Ty'nypwll House, Llanllyfni, to recover the sum of £3 10s, being the price of a silver lever watch with difference in exchange. This case was partly reported in the proceedings of the last court. It will be remembered that according to the plaintiff's statement, M. Fisher, a traveller at the time in the employ of the plaintiff, saw the defendant at his house on the 30th of April. The traveller asked him to buy a watch. The defendant I replied that he had an old watch which be would like to have exchanged. Fisher, thereupon, showed Roberts a watch, and a bargain was struck between them, the defendant to give with the old watch the amount claimed in respect of the new one. On the other hand the defendant stoutly denied that he ever bought a watch from the plaintiff. He simply gave his watch in order to have it cleaned and got another in to wait the return of the same. At the last hearing a document was handed to the defendant, to which his name was appended. He denied in toto all knowledge of the existence of such an agreement. As it was evident that the name Francis Roberts" had been written by a female, the case was adjourned in order to have her to court. At this court Miss Anne Owen admitted having written the name Francis Roberts to the document produced. She did it without the knowledge of the defendant and at the request of Fisher, who remarked that there would be no harm in it. The watch was ¡ never bought, but simply lent uatil the defendant's watch was returned after being cleaned.—Owen Owens, brother of the above witness, corroborated the foregoing evidence. -His Honour gave judgment for the defendant without costs.—Mr Richard Roberts for the defendant, and Mr J. T. Roberts for the plaintiff. ANOTHER WATCH OASE.-Harris Bern- stein, of Manchester, sued Griffith David Roberts, of Penygroes, for C2 10s, the value of a watch supplied to the former, who pleaded infancy."—Mr N. Roberts for the plaintiff, and Mr Nee (Messrs Nee and Gordon Roberts) for defendant, in whose favour judgment was given with costs.

The annual meeting of the South Wales Liberal Federation has been fixed to be held at Newport on the 16th inst., and the afternoon session will be devoted to the 'education question. The morning scission will be occupied with the question of the amalgamation with the Weilsh National Fed- eration.

CARNARVON COUNTY MAGISTRATES' COURT SATURDAY.—Before John Menzies, Esq. (chcirman). Trevor Hughes. Esq., J. Issard Davies, Esq., Dr Roberts, and R. Roberts, bsq. DRUNKENNESS.—Tw'( mefci inameO( John Jones and Griffith Griffiths, hniling from Llanllyfni, were fined for being drunk and nuious on Chrisltmas Eve. KEEPING A DOG WITHOUT A LtlGENSE.—Hugh Jones. Waen|awr, and John Jones, Ceisibn-terrace, Penygroes, were, each fined for keeping dogs without licenses. WARRANTS ISSUED.—Two men named John Pmchard, Bangor, and John Thomas, Carnarvon, who were charged with trespass- ing in searcn of game on land belonging to Mr Asshefcon-Sniixih, did not appear. On the application of Mr J. B. Allanson, war- rants were issued for their apprehension. A HARD CASE.—A hawker named Peter Jones, was brought up on remand charged on suspicion with stealing an overcoat.— Deputy Oliief-Constaible Davies said that the police had ascertained that the accused had obtained the coat from a sea captain from Cricci eth. Consequently, he asked tfuat Jones be liberated.—Mr J. Parry Jones, govern-ocr of Her Mlajesty.'s prison, amu hon. secretary to the Discharged Prisoners' Aid Society, brought the case to the notice of the Bench, as a deserving one for assist- ance.—Deputy Ohief-Constalble Davies said that the police had Is 9d belonging to the accused.—'Mr Issard Davies: Is that all?— The Chairman Certainly, I must say that I consider it a very hard case.—Subsequent- ly the magistrates subscribed amongst them- selves and handed to Jones a sum of money.

CONWAY POLICE COURT. MONDAY.—Before Henry I Kneesliaw, Esq., J. Allanson Picton, Esq., Ephraim Wood, Esq., C. H. Darbishire, Esq., Dr Dalton, Dr Prichard, and John Davies, Esq. THE BLACK LIST.—The following per- sons were proceeded against for drunken- ness •—Owen Jones, Rosemary-lane, Con- -way, 5s and costs; Henry Owen, Tygwyn Cottage, Conway, 5s and costs; Riohard Roberts. Railway Cottage, Peniitaenmawr (against whom there were two separate charges), 5s and costs in each case Richard Sloane, 2, High-street, Pen- maenmawr, 10s and costs; Robert Thomas Jones, Graiglwyd-terrace, Pen- maenmawr, 2s 6d and => costs; John Ro- li>ea"t,s, Pennmeaian, Permiaenmawr, 2s 6d and costs Samuel Wrench, Llewedyn-striet, Conway, 2d 6d and costs; John Griffiths, High-street, Penriiaenmawr. 5s and costs. ASSAULT ON THE POLICE. —John Smiith, Runway Cotibage, Pen was charged with being drunk and disorder- ly at the Aber Conway Temperance Hotel, Conway, and also with assaulting P.C. Parry. —The officer depose-cl, that lie was called by Mrs Jones to take the defendant from the house. H was very drunk, and the witness was obliged to take him into custody. On the way to the police station, defendant became veiv violent, and during a scuflle which ensued between them in Lancaster- square, witness was assaulted, and the de- fendant was eventually rescued by a large mob of ruffians..—Superintendent Williams gave corroborative ant, whilst admitting the offence of drunk- enness, pleaded not guilty to the charge of assault.—The magistrates, however, found the case proved, and inflicted a fine of 10s and cosfe for being drunk, and £ 2 and costs for assaulting the police, the last case being considered a most serious one. Griffith Wynne, Wind-street., Conway, was charged with resisting P.C. Ph.rry* whilst in the execution of his duty in the last case.—A fine of 10s and costs was inflicted. ASSAULT.—William Murphy; PantiyT- afon, had summoned William Thornap Jones, Lark-hill, Penmaenmawr, on a charge of assaulting him on the 23rd ult.—Mr R. S. Chamberlain, Dl'aaulaidno, prosecuted.—De- fendant defied the offence, but the magis- trates considered the case proved, but as there hml evidently been great provocation, they would only inflict a line of Is and costs. DISMISSED.—In the case in Which Mary Hughes, Penrhv.iside. had summoned John Evans, also of Penrhynside, to show cause why lie should not contribute towards the support of her illegitimate child, both parties were now represented, but the applicant resolved not to proceed with the case.—Mr J. A. Lloyd, St. Asaph, who now appeared for the defendant, asked that the oasa be. dismissed with costs.—The magistrates dis- missed the c.:se, but refused to make an order as to costs, stating that they had no power to do so. PASSING PLANS.—Mr R. S. Chamber- lain again submitted the plans of certain contemplated alterations at the Imperial Hotel, Llandudno, and they were now ap- proved of, the police making no objection. —Plans of certain alterations at the Railway Inn, Lower Mostyn-street. Llandudno, were aiso submitted for the consideration of the magistrates by Mr E. E. Bone, Llandudno. There wtas no objection raised, aid the plans were passed. TRAVELLING WITHOUT A TICKET. —Edward David Lloyd, Coed Madoc, Beth- esda, was charged at the instance of the London and North-Western Railway Com- pany wit.h travelling without a ticket from Aber to Conway on the 22nd December.— Mr Fenna prosecuted, and Mr R. A. Grif- fith, Carnarvon, represented the defendant. -It appeared from the opening statement of Mr Fenna that the defendant was an organist, and had also a place of business at Festmiog. On the day in question he was mv?n from Bangor station to Aber. The defendant was watched, and it was found that he did not alight at Aber, but went on to Conwa-v. He was seen to walk out of the station without delivering up his tickeo. He IN-a,, followed, and on being con- fronted with the guard he admitted, al- though he hexl at tirst denied having come by train. Evidence having been given in suppcrt of this statement, Mr Griffith called no evidence, but asked the bonch to accept the defendant's plea that he had no inten- tion ">f defrau'di::ig the railway company. He also asked them to consider the position the defendant vrajS in, abating that a con- viction would have a most serious effcct. The Chairman, in giving the magistrates decision, said they regarded the case as a most serious one. The defendant not only hid defrauded the companv, but had told an uiitatibli. Thev would' infliet the full penalty, 40s arid costs. 'Alfred Flash, a Jewish hawker, 9, Prospect-terrace, Llan- dudno, w~as charged with travelling without a ticket from Deganwv to Llandudno, on the 3rd of December.—A fine of 20s and costs was inflicted.

THE POLICE AND THE PUBLICAX. —Hugh Hughes.^ Machno-terrace, Conway, was charged ibv the police with being drunk I on licensed premises, the Eagle's Inn, Con- way, on the 14th ultimo. Thomas Jornes, the licensee, wa,s also charged with serving the defendant with drink.—Mr Humphreys, Llanrwst, prosecuted on behalf of the poiice, whflst Mr H. Lloyd Qarter, Carnarvon, defended.-The case was provedl by Police- consbable Wilffams. and after a lengthy hear- ing, Hughes was fined 10ts and costs, and the licensee C5 dfcd costs. ATTACKED BY A CHOPPER.Tahn Thomas, Llysfaen. an inmate of the Conway Workhouse, was charged with assaulting the Workhouse porter, Robert Williams, on the 3rd inst.—.Evidence was given to the effect thalt defendant refused to do his work, and attacked the porter twice, once with a chop- per, and once w'ith a knife.—The case was adjourned isn order that the defendant might be examined by a doctor as to his state of mind.

PWLLHELI PETTY SESSIONS YY"EL-<E^DAY.—.Before R. Carreg, Esq. (chairman), O. Evans, Esq.. B. T. El:i, Esq., John Williams Ellis, Esq., Major O. H. Evans, J. T. Jones. Esq., J. G. Jones, Esq., and J. Morris, Esq. REFUSING TO ALLOW HIS CHILD TO ATTEND SCHOOL.-Griffith Jones. Bryncroes, was fined 5s for refusing to allow Ms daughter, who was under school age, to attend School. ASSAULT.—Hugh Jones, of Llanystum- dwy, was charged with assaulting Evan Jones, gamekeeper to Mr Xanney, on Clirist- mas Eve.—After a Qengthy hearing, a fine of £2 and C2 16s costs was inficted.—The prisoner said he would rather take a month's imprisonment, but afterwards repented, and agreed to pav the fine and costs. ANOTHl\R ASSAULT. — W. Davies, landCord of the Belle Vue Hotel, charged R. Roberts with assaulting hm on Christmas Eve.—Mr Humphreys appeared for the com- plainant, and Mr W. George for the defen- dant.—'Evidence was given by a large number of witnesses, and after a prolonged healing, tHe magistrates imposed a fine of 5s and costs.—The Chairman cauitoned the defen- dant if lie agÚ n appeared, a very heavy penaltv would be imposed. AN" ADJOURNED CASE—Mr W. H. Roberts, tax collector, Diangybi, at the last court, had sued Ann Jones. Mur y Cwymp. for the recovery of E9 10s, amount of taxes due from her. The case was again brought on for hearing, Mr George prosecuting, and Mr E. R. Davies dedencing.—The defendant- was ordered to pay E6 Is 7d, and the balance in the course of the month. ILLEGITIMACY.—John (Rowlands was ordered to pav 2s 6d a week towards the maintenance of the "[legitimate child of Mary Hughes, of Llanaelhaiarn; and William Da- vies. of Penygroes, was ordered to pay 2s 6d a week towards the maintenance of the ille- o gitimate child of Ann WiTiams, Llannor.

A BIG BLAST AT THE CILGWYN QUARRY. The huge blast which had been prepared at the Cilgwyn Quarry camo off on Tues- day. The quarry is now owned by Dr Blaikie, Oswestry, the daughters of the late Mr W. HaywarJ, Miss Cartel", and Messrs Carter, Carnarvon, &c. "Faingoch," which was to be demolished, was a huge rock about 150 yards high, and about 120 feet in diameter, composed of granite overhang- ing a deep cutting. Tliis cutting was over a hundred Fllxls in depth, surrounded on all skies by a terrible precipice of good slate quairtz. On the north side, however, this great dyke seemed to rise as a giaalt to the ii-wavens, ready to fall at a moment's notice on the busy bees in the hive of industry underneath. The rock had hindered tlie proper development of the quarry, and so the management, after a careful inspection, under the superintendence of Mr Owen Roberts, Carnarvon, and Mr W. E. Williams, working manager, determined to get rid of it at once. The work was, therefore, en- trusted to five experienced miners, named Wililiam Jones, Treddafydd, Penygroes; J. H. Evans, Penygroes; J. Parry, Oarmel, Llandwrog; R. Lewis, Groeslon; and W. Evans, llwldlyllyn, and these men were aid- ed by several others. At the side of the immense pinnacle a shaft, sixteen yards deep and two yords in diamieteir, wiae sunk. At the bottom of this shaft a tunnel, eight yards in length and two yards in diameter, was bored into the centre of the giant, at the furthest end of which a further shaft was sunk lea-ding to a chamber about two yards in dejxtli and five feet by four in width. In tiiis chamber was carefuLy de- posited more than a ton of gelatine, which is one of the most powerful explosives, and equal in strength to about. six tons of the black powder used in the great blast of the "Taken Maiwr," at Bethesda. The explo- sive had been conveyed to the quarry in forty cases, and the depositing was done under the diiiect isuparintendemoe of M!r David Evans, of LLanberis. Two loads of sand were then carefully deposited on the top of the explosive, this being subsequenttty covered with graveH and other rulbbish. After the chamber had been tilled, a thick wail of stone from the quarry was built to confine the action of the powder and ensure tlnat it would perpeti-a-te no freak which would tend to cause the blast to defeat its own. end. The remaining portion of the tunnel and the entrance shaft was then tilled up with rubbish of shale, &c. The ex- plosive was connected with the open by a coil of instantaneous futYC in double length, twenty-four yards each, and to this was attached a coil of ordinary fuse. It was estimated that the explosion would take place in about ten minutes after the firing of the fuse. In order to ensure that the whole of the granite pillar should be demolished, anotlier shaft had been sunk near the top of the column, to be subsequently filled and tired. The operations took over four months to complete. Contrary to expectations, the bQast did not take place before three ociock. Two hours before that time many hundreds of quarrymen and others had congregated at a safe distance to witness what was sup- pc-sed to be a "record" blast in the neigh- bourhood. Among those present wore Mr G. J. Williams, H.M. Lispactor of Quarries for North Wales;, Mr W. E. Wiiiams, working agent of the quarry; Mr Henry Williams, manager of the Glynrhonwy Quar- ries Mr David Evans, Nobie's agent; Mr Owen Roberts, manager of the quarry Mr It. O. Roberts, solicitor, &c. About three o'clock, Mr Aihvyn Carter fired the fuse, and in company with Mr D. Evans hastened to a place of safety. The excitement at the 'moment way intense. Thirteen minutes elapsed before th3 crash was heard. Im- mediately afterwards the rocks burst, and a roar was heard as the old Faingoch lell into the depth beneath. The sight was a most magnificent one, and wiJ long remain in the memory of those who had the privilege of witnessing it. A large portion of the upper dyke did not fall tor another fifteen minutes. The demolition of the limiitiw rock reflects great credit on the manage- ment. An idea of the magnitude of the fall may be had from the fact that it io estimated by I Her Majesty's Inspector that over 100,000 tons of granite were removed by the explo- sion. The amount of explosive used—equal I to about six tons of powder—is only a litine less than that used in the demolition of the "Taken Mawr." It will also cost the com- pany about F.5000 to remove the rubbish from its preseat position at the rate of Is a ton, the usual price. The Uilgwyn Quarry is cnc of the oldest, if not the oldest, of the O&niavonshire ol nlire quarries, liting, it is sadd, in existence even itvefore the Pewriiyn Quarries. The Uld Cilgwyn cutting has now been standing idle for many years. The new company lias, however, opened a new cuiuting or open mine, named "Gloddfa Glytiau," which is being worked on the gallery- system, which is totally unknown in the Nantlle Yale, though it has been carried on far many years in the Dinorwic and Penrhyn Quarries. A sawing shed is now being erected to further develop the output of the quarry. ilr G. J. Willi a njs, H.M:s Lispeototr, photographed the fall.

A WELSH EXPLORER AND THE TRANSYAAL TROUBLE.-His numerous friends will be pleased to learn that Mr W. Griffiths, tho explorer, oil Aberystwyth, who has recently returned to Africa to undertake a mining prospecting ex- pedition on behalf of Van de Beers Com- pany, has already the Transvaal and it on his way to Australia.

THE WELSH UNIVERSITY. The deputation to the Chancellor of the Exchequer, in favour of a permanent grant to the Welsh University, was received by him this (Friday) monr.ng. and consisted of the foJowing: Yiscount Emlyn, Bishop of Bangor, Lords Windsor, Tredegar, Aberdare; the following We'lsh M.P. s: Sir William Harcourt. Sir George Osborne Morgan, Bart., Generall Laurie. Major Price Jones, M essrs W. Rees Davies, M. Yaughan Da- vies, Thomas Ellis, S. T. Evans. Ellis J. Griffith, Tudor Howell, A. C. Humphreys- Owen, Brynmor Jones, William Jones, J. M. Macleaai. J. Lloyd Morgan, Charles MoiCey, David Randell. J. Herbert Roberts, A. Spioer, Abel Thomas. D. A. Thomas; Sir David Evans K.C.M.G.. Sir John Pule- ston, Yicar Apostolic of Wales, the Bishop of Newport and Menevia, Mr Stephen Evans, J.P. the chairmen of the County Councils of Cardiganshire, Cardiff, Merion- eth. M^nmouthshfire, Montgometryshirev Newport. and Swansea; also Dr Isambard Owen and Mr A. C. Humphreys-Owen. M.P., deputy chancellors Principal Yiriamu Jones, F.R.S., vice-chance<llor; Mr Alder- Illan Edwin Grove, treasurer: Mr Ivor James, registrar; Prof. Williams. Mr B. Jones, Q.C., M.P., and Mr Cadwaladr Da- YI :•«. honorary standing counsel: Lady Yerney, Principal Reichel, Mr ThonKie E-llis. M.P.. Professor Yaughan, members of the standing executivp- commiMee Hon. George T. Kenyon, Sir Lewis Morris. Mr Alderman 1* loulkes Roberts, Mr H. Bulkdley Price, the Ardhdeacon of Llaiidaff, Principal Rhys. Rev PIinlCipaù Herber Evans. D.D.. Rc-v Principal William Edwards, Dr R. D. Roberts, Rev G. Hartwell Jones, Rev J. Morgan Jones, Mr Gwilym Evans, J.P.I. members of the University court. Letters of apology for inability to accompany the deputation had been received from the fol- lowing among others:—Lord Kenvon, Lord Mosiyn, Mr Herbert Lewis, M.P.. Sir W. W il'„ams W ynn, Mr Wulliam Rathbona, LL.D.. Caonel Com wall's West, the Arch- deacon of Bangor, Mr P. P. Pennant, J.P. In reply to the deputation, the Chancellor of Exchequer said Parliament had incurred responsibility in matter by passing the cliar- ter, and making a grant of three thousand pounds. Without aski ng questions, it was his duty to implement undertaking given by his predecessor to oonhmlte that grant; but lie must ask full details how it was expended before he renewed ï.1t. and still more before making the considerable increase of fifteen hundred pounds which they asked.

BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, AND DEATHS. Announcements of Births, Marriages, and Deaths are charged Is (cash) and 2s Gd (credit). BIRTHS. COUMtfE—December 29, the wife of Mr Coumbe, Derwen Hall, Garth, Llangollen, of a son-first-born. EVANS—December 22, the wife of Mr E. Evans, Inland Revenue Office, Llangefni, of a daughter. HUGHES-December 28, the wife of the Rev W. Ross Hughes, Borthygest, of a daughter. HARWOOD- December 24, at Palace-street, Carnarvon, the wife of Capt. Tom Harwood, of a daughter. WILLIAMS—January 1, at Mount-pleasant, Barmouth, the wife of Dr J. O. Williams (late of Carnarvon), of a son-first-born. MARRIAGES. DA VIES-ROBERTS-January 2, at the registrar's office, Portmadoc, Mr Thomas I Davies, fitter at Oakeley Quarries, Festiniog, to Miss Winifred Roberts, Glynllifon Hotel, Blaenau Festiniog. JONES -ROBERTS—January 2, at Peniel (C.M.) Chapel, Tremadoc, by the Rev W. J. Williams, Rhiwlas, ia the presence of Mr R. Parry, Mr Evan Enoch Jones. Ty Capel, Peniel, Nantmor, Beddgelert, son of Mr John Jones, formerly of Croesor, and brother to the Rev R. J. Jones, Llanelidan, to Miss Alice Roberts, Corlugni, Nantmor. PARRY-JONES -December 21, at Ten- mount Chapel, Pwllheli, by the Rev William Thomas, Mr Henry Parry, Penycaerau, to Miss Jane Jones, Bryn-both of Aberdaron. WILLIAMS-MORRIS-December 31, at the I registrar's office, Carnarvon, by Mr Daniel Thomas, Mr W. Henry Williams, Menai View, to Miss Winifred Morris, Minffordd- both of Groeslon. WILLIAMS—ELLIS—January 1, at Engedi Chapel, Colwyn Bay, by license, by the Rev J. Spinther James, M.A., Mr Thomas Wil- liams, 8, Augusta-street, Llandudno, to Miss Catherine Ellis, 1, Yictoria-terrace, Conway. DEATHS. ARNOLD—January 6, suddenly, at Erw Fair, Penmaenmawr, Captain Ernest Frederick Penmaenmawr, Captain Ernest Frederick Arnold. DAVIES-December 23, aged 15 years, after a short illness, Annie, youngest daughter of Morris and Elizabeth Davies, Ffrith Lon, Eglwysbach, and sister to Mr Peter Davies, booking clerk, Carnarvon. EVANS—January 5, at Cerddin Farm, Llan- ymawddwy, near Dinas Mawddwy, Merion- ethshire, Catherine, the beloved wife of Hugh Evans, in her 60th year. EDWARDS—January 5, Jane Stephens, be- loved wife of W. H. Edwards, National Pro- vincial Bank of England, Portmadoc. EVANS—January 3, aged 41 years, Mr Griffith Evans, 41, Assheton-terrace, Carnarvon, and son of the late Mr Edward Evans, Four Alls Temperance, Carnarvon. GRIFFITH-December 27, aged 17 years, Richard Griffith, the beloved son of Mr and Mrs Jones, Newborough Arms, Fourcrosses. GRIFFITHS—January 3, at 17, Crown-street, Carnarvon, aged 56 years, Margaret, be- loved wife of Mr John Griffiths, carpenter. GRIFFITHS-December 29, at Dolwyddelen, aged 86 years, Mr Lewis Griffiths, black- smith- „ HUMPHREYS—December 20, .at crynteg, Llanfairfechan, Mrs Margaret Humphreys, beloved wife of Mr Henry Humphreys, aged 58 years. American papers please copy. MORRIS—January 1, aged 79 years, at Bryn- ceirch, Llangybi, Mrs Jane Morris, relict of Mr Henry Morris, and mother of Mrs Hugh Edwards, Gatehouse, Minffordd, Penrhyndeu- draeth. OWEN-December 29, at 65, Cedar Grove, Lodge-lane, Liverpool, Mrs Jane Owen (late of Libanus-terrace, Bontnewydd, Carnarvon), aged 60 years. PARRY—January 2, Mr Robert Parry, quarry- man. Bethesda. PARRY—January 1, at Blaenau Festiniog, aged 27 years, Mrs Barbara Parry, beloved wife of Mr Griffith Parry (Namor Wyn). ROBERTS-December 29, aged 5 months and 9 davs, Morris, beloved son of John and Jane Roberts (Cefnni), Coetyparc, naer Bethesda. ROBERTS—December 26, aged 84 years, Mrs Ellen Roberts, Tanybryn, Pentreuchaf (mother of Captain Roberts, schooner" Jane and Annie," Garnon-street, Carnarvon). WILLIAMS-January 4, at 13, Monmouth- street, Rochdale, aged f5ye^e'^tr^0ms's Williams, tailor, son of Mr Hugh Williams, Ynys Temperance, Carnarvon. WILLIAMS-December 30, aged 77 years, at Cefnnerfedd, Festiniog, Mrs Ellen Williams, relict of Mr Lewis Williams, and mother of Mrs Captain Jones, Minffordd, Penrhyndeu- 1 draetb. WiSlAMS—January 1, aged 57 years; after a | short illness, Mr Morris Williams, Bryn Derwen, near Denbigh, and eldest son of the late Mr William Williams, Llecheiddior Ucha, near Brynkir.

MONUMENTS. LARGE STOCK. BEFORE BUYING CALL AT HUGH JONES, MARBLE WORKS, CARNARVON, Rubbing-etones and Band always on Sale.

MARKETS FOR THE "NN,, IPEK CORN. [By Telegraph.] LIV-EHP30L.—FKITJAT. Wheat opens quiet about Tuesday's rates; Californian. 5s 5M to 5s 6d: winter. 5s 3.Jd to 5s 5d. Beans, quiet at 3d under Tuesday; Saidi, 25s Od to 25s 3d. Smyrna, 24s Od to 24s 3d. Peas, 4s 9d. Oats, quiet and unchanged; new, white, 2s 2d to 2s 3Jd. Maize, fairly steady old. mixed, 3s 31d to 3s 4d new, 3s 3d to 3s 3Jd. Flour, unchanged. MANCHE STER.—THTP.SOAT. Political excitement has had some effect in strengthening this market for wheat. English wheat is 6d per qr. and foreign lid to 2d per cental dearer on the week. Flour has advanced 6d per sack, and Indian corn Id to lid per cental since last Thursday. Other commodities. unchanged. CHESTER.—SATrw>AY. Supplies of wheat were very small, with values about the same as last week. Indian corn remained at last Saturday's rates. Wheat, white, 3s 8d ditto red. 3s 5d to 3s 6d per 751b; malting barley. 3s 4d to 3s 6d per 60lb.; oats (new), Is 10d to 2s 2d: ditto (old), Os per 461b beans, 4s 6d to 4s 9d per 801b; Indian corn, 9s 3d per 2401b. HAY AND STRAW. LONDON. — THTBSDAY. Good supplies, and trade dull at the follow- ing prices :-Good to prime hay, 65s to 90s; inferior to fair ditto. 36s to 55s good to prime clover, 80s to 95s Od; inferior to fair ditto, 60s to 75s; mixture and sanfoin, 60s to 87s Sd straw, 20s to 42s per load. CATTLE. SALFORD.-TfEsi.AV. The supply of both cattle and sheep was about the same. A better demand for cattle, and prices in favour of sellers. Dull trade for sheep, choice light weights changing hands at Sid per lb. Prices: — Cattle. 4id to 6Jd; sheep, 6id to Bfd; calves, 5d ¡to 71d per lb. At market: Cattle. 2743; sheen. 6874; calves, 146. CHESTER.—THURSDAY. At this fair to-day there was a small supply of cattle and fewer buyers than last week. The improvement then noticed was not maintained, except for good milking and calving cows, for which there was a sharp demand at high prices. There were no sheep of any description on offer. Prices :—Milch cows. £ 16 to £ 22 barrens, 99 to JE12; calvers. £ 14 to £19; heifers, E8 to JE12 stirks, zE5 to £ 8. LONDON.—THURSDAY. Beast trade very slow, and prices nominal. Larger supply in sheep market, includ- ing a few lambs: trade very slow at Monday's rates. Calves and pigs nominal. Quotations: Beef, 2s 6d to 4s 4d; mutton, 3s 8d to 5s lOd veal, 2s 8d to 5s 4d; pork, 23 6d to 3s lOd per 81bs. At market :-Beasts, 50 sheep, 1210 calves, 10; pigs, 20. BIRMIN GHAM.—THURSDAY. Fair supply, and slow trade at the following prices Beef, 5d to 61-d: mutton, 61d to 8!d per lb. Bacon pigs. 6s 6d to Os Od; porkets, 8s Od to 8s 4d; sows, 5s Od to Os Od per- score. DUBLIN.—THURSDAY. Prime heifer and ox beef, 52s 6d to 55s Od stall feds, 56s Ud second quality, 46s to 50s Od inferior, 40s to 44s. Prime wether mutton, 4d to 7Jd; ewe, 5Id to 6d; inferior. 4-ad to SCl. 4 Hoggets, prime, 38s to 54s; other classes, 25s to 35s. Veal: Choice, 7M to 8Jd. DEAD MEAT. LONDON.—THURSDAY. Prices: — English beef, 3s 8d to 3s lOd Scotch long sides, 3s 8d to 4s Od ditto shorts, 4s 3d to 4s 4d. British mutton, 4s Od to 4s 8d foreign ditto, Is 8d to 3s 4d; veal. 3s 4d to 4s 6d; small pork. 3s 2d to 3s 6d; large ditto, 2s 8d to 3s Od per 81bs. WOOL. BRADFORD.—THURSDAY. There is a better tone throughout the market, though there is very little business doing. Both sellers and buyers are waiting to see what the sales will do. There is more inquiry for mohair, and prices remain firm. Prices of yarns are somewhat irregular, and concessions are being made by some spinners whose con- tracts are running out, but it is believed that- the bottom has been reached. Piece trade un- changed. BUTTER. CORK. —THURSDAY. First, 116s; seconds, 108s; thirds, 88s; fourths, 77s. Eegs First. — seconds, —s thirds, —s fourths, fifths, —. Mild-cured firkins: Superfine, —s; fine, —s; mild,—s. Cools: —. Kegs Superfine, —s fine, 108s; mild, 88s; mild kegs, —s. In market: 61 firkins, 3 kegs, and 15 mild. WELSH MARKETS. BANGOR —(To-DAY) FRIDAY. Fresh butter, 12d to 15d per lb; eggs, 12 to 0 for Is fat pigs, Od per lb small pigs, 13s to Os each; fowls, 2s Od to Os Od each ducks, 2s 6d to 2s 9d each; geese, 6s 3d to 6s 6d each; rabbits, Os Od each; beef, 5d to 9d per lb; mutton, 8d to lOd; pork, 6d to 8d; veal, 7d to 9d; lamb, Od to Od per Ib; potatoes, 5s per sack. CARNARVON.—SATURDAY. Fresh butter, 14d to Is 4d per lb.; salt, lid to 12d per lb.; eggs, 12 to 13 for Is; fowls, 3s Od to 4s per couple; ducks. 2s 9d to 4s Od each geese. 5s 6d to 7s Od each beef, 21d to 9d per lb. mutton, 6d to 9d per lb.; veal, 5d to 8d per lb.; pork, 5d to 8d per lb.; potatoes, Os to 5s 6d per sack. LL AN GEFNI.—THURSDAY. Butter, 13d to 15d per lb.; eggs, 9 to 10 for Is; small pigs, 10s to 15s each fat pigs, 2id to 2,id per Ib; fowls, 2s Od to 3s 6d per couple; ducks, 2s Od to 2s 6d each; beef, 6d to 8d; mutton, 8d to lOd; veal, 7d to 9d; lamb, Od to Od; pork, 5d to 7d per lb; potatoes, old, 5s per sack; geese, Os to Os Od each. P WL LHE LI.—W EDXESDAY. Beef, 5d to 8d; pork, 6d to 8d mutton, 8d to lOd; veal, Od eggs, 7s to 7s 6d per 120; fresh butter, 12d to 13d per lb. fowls, 2s 6d to 3s 4d per couple; ducks, 4s Od to 5s Od'per couple geese, Os to Os each turkeys, Os Od to Os pheasants, Os Od to Os per brace partridges, Os Od rabbits, Is 8d to 2s Od per couple: potatoes, 2s Od too 2s 4d per cwt; pigs, 14s to 17s each. OSWESTRY.—WEDNESDAY. Fresh butter,Is 3d to Is 4d per lb; eggs, 10 to 11 ior Is; fowls, 4s 6d to 5s 0d; ducks. Ge Od to 8s per couple rabbits, Os Od to Os Od per couple potatoes, 2s 6d to 3s per cwt.; beef. 7d to 8d per lb; mutton, 7td to 81<1; veal, 7JdtoSd; pork, 61d to 7d; lamb, Od to Od. DENBIGH.—WEDNESDAY. Wheat, 8s 6d to 9s; barley, 7s 6d to 9s oats. 5i Od to 6s Od per hobbet; potatoes, 6s per hobbet fresh butter, 14d to 16d per lb ditto, salt, 12d to Is 2d per lb: fowls, Os to Os per couple ducks Os Od to Os Od per couple beef, Gd to 9d per Ib veal, 7d to 9d; mutton, 7d to 9d geese. 7d to 8d per lb eggs, 0 to 0 for Is. ABERYSTWYTH.—MOKDAY. Wheat, 5s Od to 5s 6d per 65 lbs; barlev, 3s 6d to. 3s 9d per 65 lbs: oats (white). 2s 6d to'2s 9d per- 40 lbs; biacK, Zs Uti to 28 3d; eggs, 0 for Os; butter, salt, 9d to lid per Ib; fresh, lOd tok- 12d per lb; fowls, 4s Od to 4s 6d per couple; chickens, 3s Od to 3s 6d per couple; ducks, 5s Od to 5s 6d per couple; geese, 5s Od to 6B Od each potatoes, 2s 6d to 3s 6d per cwt. SHREWSBURY (Corn).—SATFBDAY. White wheat, 4s Od to 4s 2d; red, ditto, 3rt lOd to 4s Od per 751b; barley, 3s to 4s 3d per 701b; old oats, 13s to 14s 6d; new, ditto, 10s Od to 12."0 Od per 2251b; peas. lis Od to 12a 6d per 2251b; new beans, 12s 6d to 13s 6d; old. ditto, 15s to 16s Od per 2401b. RUTHIN.—MONDAY. Wheat, 8s 6d to 9s Od per hobbet; barley, 7s to 8s Od oats, 4s 6d to 5s 6d; fresh batter, 141d to 16d per Ib; lOwù;, 3s 6d to 4s Od per couple ducks, 5s Od to 6s Od per couple eggs, 10 to 12; for Is. WREXHAM (Cattle). -MOXDAY. There was or Iv a moderate supply of stock at the market, but trade ruled brisk. Best heifer beef made up to 7d per lb., and second qualities from 6d to 61d. There was a slight improve- ment in the demand for mutton, wethers making up 81d per lb. Teal fetched from 6d to 7d per lb. The pig iron trade was not quite so good, prices ruling at 7s per score lbs. Dairy oows realised up to £ 18 10s each.

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THE SWITCHBACK.— Alll through last Week, the taiitprtaiiiiiurniw at the Pavilion proved an undoubted success. both as regards Performances and attendances. On W ednes- day, lialf the receipts ;;t the gate were landed over to the funds of the National Schools bazaar, and to-night (Friday), halt the 'takings at the gate wtlil lie handed' over to the Sailors' .Rest eonmiittee. The oh* tertainmenlts were supplemented tin's week by extra artistes, inc-ud) ng Miss Ada TS eVo in her marvellous tank performances. CASTLE-SQUARE LITERARY SOCIE- TY.—The first, meeting of the new year was held on Monday night, -r P. Eraser pre- sided. Two papers were read, one by Mr George Evans on "(jeuJ'jja iMshinsit-ou, and the other by Mr T. Yaugham. Williams on "Facts about Shakespeare. Among others who took part in the discussion were Messrs W. M. Roberts. J. R..Tones, R. B. Tasker, and I>r Diavies. During thet proceeding^, reference was mjade to the Transvaal invasion, and a lively discussion followed.