Carnarvon and Denbigh Herald and North and South Wales Independent

PWLLHELI. RESIGNATION.—Mr D. E. Davies, who lias been olerk of the Llannor School Board since its formation, intends to resign. THE MARKET.—Eggs, 8a 6d per 120; rreese;, 4s 6d to 6s turkeys, 6s to 8s butter, Is to Is Id per lb. poultry, 2s 6d per cou- ple. A CONDEMNED BARQUE.—A Nor- wegian barque that recently arrived here, timiber laden, has been condemn c'd as un- seaworthy. ALA-ROAD LITERARY SOCIETY.— On Tuesday evening, Mr D. H. Wrillliams, M.A., read a paper on Ividd's "Social Evolu- tion." Mr O. Robyns-Owen presided. I THE "ALPHA."—Tho echooner "Alpha," which want ashore during the recent gales, has now been repaired. On Wednesday, Captain Morgan Jones, on behalf of the Port- madcc Ship Insurance Society, inspected the ship and pronounced her fit for soaw She will sail at the end of the week. THE MUNICIPAL ViA< 'ANCIES.— Owing to the acceptance of office by Mr W. Robert, and the elevation of Dr 0. W. Grif- fith to an aldeimanic chair, there were two vacancies 011 the town council. Three nomi- nations were made, viz., Dr S. W. Griffith, Captain Rees Williams, Elagle House; and Mr Richard Jones. To avoid a contest, Df Griffith withdrew, and so the <juher .two wore elected. THE LITE[RlAR(Y SOCIETIESv — At Salem, papers were read by Miss Murray and Miss Hughes, Noddfa.—The subject dis- cussed at Penlan, opened by Mr D. Roberts', was "The Welsh lady missionaries."—At the Y.M.C.A. meeting, presided over by Mr T. J. Davies, a miscellaneous meeting was held at Penmount, papers cci "Dorcas, "Esther, and "Ruth" were given by the Misses A. J. Edwards, Mary Owen, and Mary Hughes. (NEW PRiELU'JULNG ,SKRVICltlS. —Tho Rev D. Jones, B.A., the vicar of Abererch, has commenced preaching services at Plas- £ wyn.—Tho Rev Air Quiliter, the superiiir teiidcit of the English AYesloyan Circuit, Carnarvon, jxaid a visit here on Monday, and had a talk with several leading Wesley- rÆ8 who are here, about restarting W esleyam English 'services in the. town, and the pro>- s)>ects were found so good that it is quite possible that the place will be opened by the location of minister eiiither at Criccieth cr here. •

RUTHIN. CONfc'HRiYA^niY-E rOLUB.-The annual meeting was held on Wednesday, Colonel G. G. Ellis presiding. The total subscriptions for the year amounted to £.64, and a balance to the good was shown of £ 18. Colonel Ellis was re-elected president, with the following vice-presidents :—iMr E. O. Y. XAoyd, Col. W. Cornwallis West, Mr Stanley J. Weyman, Mr George Blezard, and Mr J. S. Scales, of OaklandsT Mr W. Lloyd treasurer, Mr D. Jones auditor, and I-Afr J. E. Francis secretary, were reappointed.

ER COF Am Mif.3 .Blanclie Lloyd Edwards, fNan- horon. Miss Edwards ddinam, sydyn-a dorwyd, Hiraeth dwfn sv'n canlyn Ni welwyd rhoi serch eilun I Mwy difai i glai y glyn. Caredig foneddiges—ro'i i doniau I'r dinawdd yn achles, Yn nghalon gwlad, angyles Gain ei i law yn gweini lies. Merch anwyl yn mhairch uniawn-y miioedd Ca'i moliant hiraethlawn Yn moreu 'i dydd mawr ei dawn Hoffeidd'lwys fancn ffyddlawn. 0 gartref clyd i'r gweryd gwyw—anhawdd Rihoddi'r eneth anwyw 0 haelrwysg oes uchelryw, I dy'r bedd o dir y byw. Ein ha'rwyl am flwyddau liirion—byw led, Am Miss Blanche, Nanlioro.11: Yn orwech daw'r fun dirion—ddiwedd bvd O gwsg oer gvveryd a gwisga'r goron Galit Beren, Pwllheli. BEIRtEN.

ST. ASAPH DIOCESAN RATING APPEAL. The Dean aiml: Chapter of St. Asaph recent- ly appealed to the quarter sessions of Mont- gome^rysh'ire against a poor ra-to assessed on ce,iltaiii rent or tithe clwiirges in the parish of Llanrhaiadr-yni-Moehiiant, and their appeal was allowed, and a, case staffed; for the opinion of the High Court. The appeal came bafore Mr Justice Wills, and Mr Justice Wright, ^iltlring as a divisional court in the Queeai's Bench 011 Thursday. The questions raised turned principally 011 whether or not certain deductions should be allowed. The ques- tions suibanitred for the opinion of their Lord- ships werre (1) whether deductiClHa can be made on the gross estimated rental; (2) whether there should be a deduction for the remuneration of the collectors, legal costs, cutHof-Tockeb expenses, and ibad debts; (3) whether there should be a deduction 'for the liability of the Dei&m and Chapter to repair the chancel of the parish] church as owners of the rectora.1 tithes; (4) whether there should be a dteductiotn in respect of tenants' profits. A further question was whether the estimated value of the gross rentals in one yeail could be ascertained1 by deducting tihat. of the previous year.—After a long and technical argument the Court held that the repair of the chancel did not come within the deductions. The appellants (the overseers) succeeded en the other points, and the case wafl remitted back to quarter sessions, to amend tho rate.

SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE 0_IR151ARVON. ARiRIYBD. — Catherine Lathan, Captain Roberts, from Connah's Quay; John Parry, Davies, Bangor; Prince Ja Ja, s.s., Ander- son, Liverpool; Christiana, s.s., Griffith, Liverpool; Duke <of York, BUKTOWS, Beau- maris Maria. Jane, Jones, Bangor. .SAILED. —(Mis's Hughes, Captain Griffith, for Portdinorw'ic; Prince Ja Ja, s.s., Ander- son, Liverpool; Christiana, s.s., Griffith, Liverpool; Eliza, Jones, London.

UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF NORTH WALES. A meeting of the council was held on Wed- nesday, the 16th inst., when there were pre- sent: "Mr H. Bulkeley Price (in the chair), Mr Cadwaladr Davies," Rsv Principal Herber Evans, Professor Gray, tMr Henry Lewis, Rev Principal Silas Morris, Dr W. Jones- Morris, Mr T. G. Osborne, Yen. Archdeacon Pryoe, Principal Reichcl, Rev D'anid Row- lands, Lady Yerney, Rev T. J. W heldon, Mr W. Glynn Williams, and the registrar (Mr J. E. Lloyd). A resolution was adopted expressing the council's sense of the loss to Welsh education cause 'by the death of Mr William Wlilliams, who had been a member of the council from the foundation of the college. 'Schemes of study for the Session 1898-9, to be submitted to the W elsh Univer- sity authorities, were adqpted OIl the recom- mendation of the Senate. Mr J. Marshall Dugdale was reappointed the representative of the council, upon the Montgomeryshire County Governing Body. The vacant chair of Pure 'and Applied Mathematics was filled by the appointment of Mr George H. Bryan, Sc. D., F.R.S. Dr Bryan graduated at Cam- bridge in 1886, as fifth Wrangler, and was subsequently pllaced in Class 1. Division I., ol part II. of the Mathematical Tripos. In 1888, he was Smith's Prizeman, his essay be- ing published by the Royall Society he was then elected Fellow of Peterhouse. In 1895 he became Fellow af the Royal .Society, and received the degree Of Doctor of Science oi Cambridge University. Dr Bivau has been appointed one of the examiners for the Part II. of the Mathematical Tripos (1867). He is the author df a very vaulable report to the British Association on the "Present state oi our knowledge cf Thermodynamics," and of several other mathematical papers -which arc recognised as of great scientific value, and is one of the chief authorities on the Kinetic Theory of Gases. He has also written several elementarv textbooks which i-how great know- ledge of the needs and difficulties of students and which are much esteemed by teachcrs for their clearness and accuracy. Dr Bryan lm been fulfilling the duties ctf the post as been fulfilling the duties df the post as temporary lectures during the present term and 'will enter upon his new position at the beginning of next term.

PORTMADOC BANKRUPTCY COURT. THURSDAY. — Before Mr Registrar Jones. The following public examinations were disposed of: — Thomas Pritchard Edwards, of 4, Britan- nia-terrace, Portmadoc; total liabilities, £121; due to unsecured creditors, J379 as- sets (oonsisting Off surplus m the hands of a fully-secured icredutor), estimated at £25, Alleged causes of failure "The small income v.'hich I have been alble to earn illness of my wife.—The debtor, in answer to the assistant- official receiver (;Mr W. G. Wil- liams), stated that he was i ow a. reporter to a Festiniog newspaper, and a Nonconformist preacher. From 1887 to 1891, he was a Congregational minister, in charge of a church at Manrwst. In 1891, he resigned this pas- torate, and for the next three years he re- sided at Blaenau Festiniog, being engaged as a reporter, and having occasional preach- ing engagements. He owed £35 to one credi- tor, to whom he 'gave a bill of sale over his 'household Ifurniture, which he valued at £60, and whicli !had recently 'been sold by the bill oif isale holder. He had been able to supplement his income as preacher and reporter by a little literary work. He had written a commentary on the "Galatians," for which he received £20, and he had also translated Aristotle's "iMidwifery" into Welsh for a fee of .£6. He was now in receipt of a salary of 18s for acting as reporter to the "Rhedegydd" for three days per week. Hia salary as pastor of the chapel at Llanrwst was 25s per week. For the occasional preach- ing on Sundays, he was sometimes paid 30s, but sometimes 15s only. The 'bankrupt was closed^ examined by the assistant official re- ceiver as to the circumstances under which he executed the bill of sale, and he was also questioned by Mr J. Jones Morris, solicitor, Blaenau Festiniog, for the bill of sale holder, after which the examination was closed. Richard Yaughan, T'anybryn, Penrhyndeu- draeth, shoe deader unsecured debts, £173; assets estimated atTBll 10s, less B2 due for rent. Alleged causes of failure: "A large faniily, s'liwill earnings, iaaid illness."—Re- plying to questions, the bankrupt stilted that he started 'business at Blaenau Festiniog, about 14 years ago, without any capital. About four years ago, when an execution threatened 'against his effects, he was in- duced to hand over the whole of his stock to a creditor, to whom he owed £50, on the un- derstanding that the creditor should keep the effects for Iran, and allow him to carry on his business as before. This arrangement was not kept, and he had to lock cut for employ- ment to a journeyman.—The examination was adjourned. Griffith Wrm. Roberts, of Ednyfed House, Criocieth, saddler and ironmonger; gross liabilities, £1599; ddbts due to unsecured creditors, £932; assets estimated at £106, less £6 12s due to preferential creditors. Al- leged causes of failure "Ill-health I was laid up for three years with a spinal com- pla.int, and for another year I was able to do but very Ettne. I also lost about £700 in connection: with building operations in Liverpool."—'In reply to the assistant official receiver, the debtor stated that he started business at Criccieth, in 1888, with a capital of £30 of his own, and £ 327 borrowed mon- ey., ISome years ago, he built eleven houses in Liverpool, which cost him a little over £2,400. For some time the houses let well, and he was able to repay a- portion of the money which he had borrowed to build them. Soon afterwards, however, property in the neighbourhood depreciated, and some of his houses were frequently empty, and ultimately he had to sefl-1 tham at a sacrifice of J5700. He also lost about £70 through the bank- ruptcy of an estate agent, whom he had em- ployed to c-(licet the rents. He considered that his loss in consequence cf his illness was at least £170. This item was chiefly made up of the wages of a workman whom he was obliged to keep, but wlicm he could have dis- pensed with had he been able to work him- self. His 'bankruptcy had been brought about by the pressure of trade creditors for comparatively sma&T amounts, his Largest creditors, who were principally relatives, being willing to allow him time. He paid off an execution of about £20 shortly before the bankruptcy, and on learning that execu- tion had been issued against his effects by another creditor, he decided to file his peti- tion.—The examination was closed, subject to the signing of notes.—Mr William George, solicitor, Portmadoc, ajppeared for the bank- I rupt.

NORTH WALES COAL MIXERS FEDERATION.—On Thursday, at the half- yca-ily meeting af the North Wales Coal- miners' Federation, at Wrexham, Mr Thomas I Hughes, Plas Power Colliery, was appointed chairman ;> Mr Thomas Williams, Plas Power, Arice-chairman; IMr John [Lloyd, Gafcewen Colliery, treasurer; and Mr El Hughes, Point of Ayr, financial secretary.

BANUfill AND BEAUMARIS UNION. FRIDAY.—Mr H. Thomas, J.P., in tho elaair.—A letter wa-s read from Supt. Harris j in reference to the case cf the child of Hugh and Mary Jane Jones, who- were committed to prisoci by the Bangor magistrates on the 3rd inst., under the Vagmncy Act, in which he expressed his opinion that the parents were not fit to take charge of the child.—• Mr H. Gegg said he asked Supt. Harris to send the report, so that the guardians should call the attention of the Society for Preven- tion of Ciueltv to 'Children to the case.— This was decided upon.—The resignation of Mr H. Parry Jones, relieving-officer for the Beaumaris district, was read, and accepted, and the clerk was ordered to adv-ercise in the "Herald," for a successor, at a. salary of ;S95.—The Master reported that two cf the inmates had become unmanageable and would not work, viz., Robert Hughes and John Parry.—'They were called before the board, and Hughes was warned that if he did not obey the master's orders, he would be taken before the magistrates, and Parry, a young able-bodied man, was ordered) to leave the house on Monday next.—The Master re- ported that there were 99 inmates in the house corresponding period last _year, 80 vagrants relieved during the fortnight, 20.

POiiTMAD C POLICE COURT. THURSDAY.—!Veifcfre J}Mai:haai Esq., and oher magistrates. ALLEGED THEFT.—David! Rubstein, traveller in the employ of Mr Morris Wartski, draper, 21, High-efcreC't, Bangor, was charged with stealing the sum of £18 12s Id, the property of the Cambrian Rail- way Company.—Mr D. Lloyd-George, M.P., appeared for the defence, saying he had been retained at tho last moment by the prisoner's employer.—Inspector Jones said the prisoner had hooked a parcel to Mr Wartski, Bangor. The parcel was faid to contain coins and was insured by the prisoner to the ext-snt; (A £ 20.—Frank E. Thickens, book clerk 'at the Carpbrian Sta- tion, testified to the booking of the parcel, that the prisoner had told him that the parcel need not he sent rntil next day. It was then 8 o'clock at night. On leaving die office, his (witneæ"s) place was taken by Tho- maa O. Thomas.—Thomas said that about 9 o'clock, the same evening, two lads named O. E. Jents and R. H. Davies, brought a note from the prisoner asking to have the parcel sent back to him. This he did, tak- ing a receipt from, the lade for it.—R. H. Davies, 13 years of age, gave corroborative evidence, and said they delivered the parcel to the prisoner, who was waling for them near Llys Caradog. The man went into a dark recess to open the parcel and then gave the lads 'a shilling. He was certain the prisoner was the maal "dlcm they had pre- viously identified at Bangor.—The other lad O. E. Jones, gave similar testimony.—Ann Edwards, servant at Llys Caradog, .remem- bered the prisoner staying there from the 9th to the 12-rh insib. The prisoner went out about 8 o'clock on the 10th 111st, return- ing aibou*) ten. 'There was another Jew lodaing there, named Aaronson, and he went in and out frequently that evening. Prisoner was frequently in the habit of sending similar parcels away.—'After further cvidcaice^ by Inspector Jones, the prisoner was bound over in tihe sum of £ 50 to appear at the quarter sessions, his mast or being bound over in a similar amount.

LLEYN RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL. WEDNESDAY.—(Mr J, T. Jones, J.P., presiding, Mr J. T. Rees, occupying the vice-chair. Mr D. Williams, the Eilionydd road sur- veyor, reported that the amount of expendi- ture 011 the Eifionydd-roads was £ 111; that of the Lleyn. roads, per Mr R. Williams, be- ing £63.. The clerk (Mr iR. O..Jones) stated that the county surveyor had asked for an estimate of the council's expenses for the ensuing half year, bat he had not thought it advisable to supply the same without first consulting this council. On the motion of the chair- man, seconded by Mr J. Jones, Penrhyny- dyn, the clerk was authorised to draw out the required estimate.

INFECTIOUS DIEASES AGAIN. In his report, Dr Fraser stated that in- fectious diseases were again breaking out. One case had proved fatal at Ty'nyllan, Llan- engan. Two cases of diphtheria had also occurred at Rhvdyclafdy, and Dr Fraser com- plained of the sanitary condition of the place. The chairman asked if the place shou-d not be drained throughout.—On the suggestion of the sanitary inspector it was resolved that all the landlords in the village be requested to supply theiir houses with landers, to carry the water from the roofs, to prevent its drap- ing over and -making ground surrounuing the houses damp and unheaHthy.—From Trevor it was announced that ten cases of scarlet fever had been notified there. It was re- solved to call the attention of Mr Owen Evans, J.P., to a case of over-crowding at a house of which lie was the owner.

PROPOSED IMPROYEME NTS. The report of a special ^ub-committ-ee having been received, the council decided to repair Penygraig Bridge, and to request owners of quarries in the district to enclose theiir properties in order to prevent accidents. —It was also resolved to widen the Penrhyn Holborn-road and to protect a certain dangeious spot near Alltgam, Bodvean.

CARNARVON COUNTY RETTY SESSIONS. SATURDAY. — Before Captain Wynn Griffith (chairman), J. Menzies, Esq., J. Is- sar.i Davies. E-q., It. Roberts, Esq., John Davies, Esq.. and Dr E. Roberts. DRrXK IX CHARGE.—William Jozies;, Lianberis, was summoned by the police fur being drunk in charge of a horse and cart. —The defendant, who had been previously convicted of a similar offence, was sentenced to seven days imprisonment without the option of a fine. ClRUioLTY. — Inspector Hampshire, R.S.P.C.A., summoned John D. Williams, carter, Cwmyglo, for working a horse in an unfit state, and was ordered to pay 5s and costs. Defendant (astonished) What for I I have myself been working many times when I was far more unable. SETTLED IX THE BACK PARLOUR. —Matilda A. Hughes, daughter of a miniater residing at Penygroes, summoned John Ed- vanls, a neighbour, for an assault. The prosecutrix, who was the plaintiff in a similar fieticn at the previous court, was represented by Mr J. T. Roberts, Mr J. B. Allaiison ap- pearing for the defendant. Before the case was proceeded ,ith, Mr Allanson suggested that two justices should meet the parties 111 another room, in order, if possible, to bring about a satisfactory settlement of the dis- pute, and thus obviate the necessity for pro- ceeding with an action eoitered in another court. The Chairman thought it was a great pity that neighbours should appear so often in that court. The legal gentlemen having had a consultation witih their respective clients, the course suggested was agreed upon, the two justices to have the power to call in the aid of a third in caj5g*"tihey might differ as to tho decision. \'>- ASSAULT.—Fanny Jw.dkson summoned Ellen Jones, bath of Penygroes, for assault- ing her. Mr R. Roberts appeared foT the defendant. The complainant and her hus- band lodged with the defendant, to whom they paid 6s a anon'th. and it was alleged that the accused without provocation com- mitted' an assault upcn the complainant, pul- ling hcrhÚr and scratching her face. In the course of her evidence, the complainant took cut cf her pocket a paper containing a quan- tity of human hair, which she said the de- fendant hod pulled.—SeTgeant Harris said he 'never saw a woman behaving so viol- ently as the defendant Was en the occasion cf the alletred assoauil't-—Mrr Ri. Rolberns: Don't prejudice the case.—Witness: I am telling the truth, and' I can sav more.—For the defence, it was contended that There was a scuffle between the parties in consequence of the complainant having invited into the house on a. Sunday some people connected with a switch-back, for the purpose cf drink- .in-or.—TV? compV.joant d-enied itlh)is teta|fce>- ment.—The Bench fined defendant 5s and COS!: K.

The death is announced of the Rev Grif- fith Davies, Calvinistic Methodist minister, of Cardigan, in his 66th year. Mr Davies, who was well known throughout Wales, had served as secretary of the General Assembly in 1866. as secretary of the South ^W ales Association for several years, and as Modeia- I tor for 1884-5.

The performances of Yerdïs "Falstaff" at j the Lyceum on Friday afternoon, by the students of the Royal College, was in every way creditable..Every artist who essays the title rote must of necessity be compared with M. Maurel, who has made the part his own. Mr Mansel Lewis, however, may be credited with a OLTge share of the success of Friday afternoon's performance. And the Mistress Ford of Miss Eleanor Jones, was a revala- tion. Here is a prima donna in embryo. Miss Jones's voice is clear, true. and sym- pathetic power is also there, and the real operatic temperament. There was not a trace of the amateur in this lady's perform- ance throughout there was a lack of self- consciousness and a spontaneity of gesture which was very refreshing and full "of promise for the future. Mr Emiyn Davies. who took the part of Ford, has a voice of very pleasant quality, and he took full advantage of his opportunity in the solo in the second scene in the second set

DLANAELHAIARN. Attention was called to a pool of water at lianaelliaiarn, which caused a nuisance, and was dangerous to health.—It was remarked that the Hon. Frederick Wynn had expressed his readiness to co-operate in improving mat- ters at the place complained cf.—Mr Hugh Williams was of opinion that if immediate steps were taken the nuisance could be abated without much expense. SANITARY INSPECTOR'S REPORT. The sanitary inspector reported that there were cases of scarlet fever at Chwilog Fawr, LIan'bedrog, and. Aberstch.—The Llithfa-en ¡ Parish Council had promised to proceed with Parish Council had promised to proceed with regard to the drainage of the village. After some discussion on this question, it- was de- termined that the parish council be asked to submit a report of their intentions to 1 the next meeting of this council. I

ABERAYON-'ROAD, NEYIN. Dr Thomas submitted particulars as to the public rights of way to the above path. After a discussion a committee consisting (t Messrs W. Roberts, J. F. Roberts, J. Jones, G. Jones, and the clKnrman, was appointed to maike further inquiries into the matter and to report. I

(THE FOUROROSSES DRAINAGE SCKElSrE. A prolonged discussion took p'.ace on the above question, the Fourcrcsses Parish Meet- ing having refused to adopt the schemes drawn out by Messrs Bow en Jones and J. O. Jones, and having selected Mr J. R. Tho- mas, the surveyor, to act too- them.—The chairman strongly -condemned this constant refusal of every scheme brought, fonvard.— Mr R. Williams replied that it was not the schemes, they elbjected to, but the expense entailed thereby. The schemes already sub- mitted would involve van expense of from ,£300 to £ 400, while they, thüug11t ,£100 wouHd be ample to do all that was necessary. Mr J. F. Roberts then proceeded to ex- plain that the scheme suggested by Mr J. R. Tho'mas, the surveyor, would only cost about ,£200. The surveyor, however, said that he had simply offered suggestions. FinaHy on the motion of Mr W. Roberts, seconded by Mr J. F. Roberts, it was re- solved to defer the consideration of the mat- ter for a month, in order to .make further Inqmtiefj.

FRIARS SCHOOL, BAxNGOR. HONOURS AND DISTINCTIONS. This afternoon, the usual breaking-up en tenainment, beiore tne Christmas holidays was given at the Penrhyn ''Hall. [English, French and German part songs were rendered a.so two dramatic scenes, the lirst- being French from A". sSardou's Rabages; and the second being Welsh froaa the "Enoe 'Huws'" of DanieL Owen. The Headmaster announced, with evident pleasure the following remarkable list of honours and distinctions won by Friars boys during the year. Won bv úld boys: W. Jenkyn Thomas, M.A., appointed Headmaster of Aberdare County School; E. L. Thomas, 'B.A., won the "Hall and Houghton" Junior Septuagint Prize of £15, and the first "Denver and Jolin- son" Theological 'Scholarship of £50, both open to the University of Oxford; T. Hudson WiCianis, M.A., been appointed assistant lecturer in Modern Languages at the Univer- sity College of S orth Wales; JL E. Roberts, gained an open Scholarship of £60 a year at St, Thomas's Hospital, London H. G. W. Thomas, won the PQWTS Exhibition of £60 a year for four years; D. Evans, B.A., of Durham University with Honours in English Literature. Won direct from the school: T. O. Pierc, 13th in order of the merit out of 28 in the hcm.utr li-t of the. London Matriculation E. J. Roberts, division I, London Matricula- tion J. H. Michael, division I., Welsh Matriculation T. O. Pierce, open scholar- ships of £40 for three years rt-he highest offered); J. H. Michael, open scholarship of £30 for three years, T. R. Davies, open scholar-hip of £15 for three yea^s, 'E. J. Ro- berts, Tate Exhibition cf £10 for two years, all at the University College t>f North Wales. In the Oxford and Cambridge Schools Ex- amination for the Lower Certificate, the following boys obtained their certificates with a first class in the following subjects T. R. Davies in French, Greek, and English His- tory; AY. O. Jones, in Arithmetic. Euclid and Algebra, and English History W. Rees in French, Arithmetic. EucCid, and Algebra and English History W. G. 'Roberts in Latin, Frenck. Arithmetic, Euclid and Algebra and English History H. Thomas in Arithmetic.

CARNARVON COUNTY SCHOOL. MEETING OF THE GOYERNORS. Thils 'aitoriioon, a meeting of the local governors of the schocii. was he^d. The Head- master (Mr J. Trevor Owen, M.A.), pre- sented the following report: — Number of scholars: The number attend- ing this term is 202, of whom 110 are boys and 92 girls. The school opened in Feb- ruary, 1894, 1 with 75. The eorresponding term last year, the total number on the register was 179.Frc:m the total of 202, I find that only 45 boys and girls have been at the school for 'two yHES and upwards,—21 per cent. of the total number; 68 for the year, and under two years, white the remain- ing 90 have mostly entered since last January. Further, during tihe last- two years, 141 boys and girls have passed through the school. It seems, therefore, that parents have not yet fully realised the truth that a short- stay at the Intermediate School is practically useless to their children. And more than this, it is I necessary to emphasise the fact that the school as a whole has suffered, and its -pro- gress been retarded -by this continual with- ¡ drawal of boys and girls after an attendance uf two or three tll2'rms or even less. The ) average age df entry is also too high. Of the 44 new scholars, admitted this term, only 13 were under 13 years off age. That is, I three years above the minimum age of entry j prescribed by the scheme. To enter upon a j course of Secondary Education later than 12 at most is almost- certain to yield very un- satisfactory and disappointing results, ex- cept in the case 'of particularly brilliant boys and girls. I Premises: It is very satisfactory to be able to report that the increase in numbers is being steadily maintained. Consequently tihis term we have been very severely pressed far seating accommodation and cur premises are practically fulL The classroom between the two playgrounds has been fitted up tis a temporary chemical and physical laboratory, and tables suitable for practical work, have been fixed there. The cooking, stove has been transferred to it, and we are thus able to use it as a cookery classroom as well. Successes during the past year: Last July. 21 juniors, and, 50 preliminary Oxford Local Certificates w-ere gained by boys and girls from the school. Of these, the follow- ing distinguished themselves:—H. Parry Jones, who was placed 22nd in first-class honours with 6 distinction; W. J. Griffith, also in first-class honours Alice Ellen Grif- fith, 'setcond-elass honours; Catherine A. Williams, third-class honours. Edith. Morris (the only candidate presented) passed success- fully the inatriculiaition of ahe Welsh Univer- sity R. T. Roberts, the- professional pTe- liminairy of Durham. Staff: Missi Davies, B.A., has been mistress in the place of Miss Jones, who was elected to the head-mistress-ship of Wrexham County School for Girls. 'IMr W. X. Goss, B.A. (1st Class Classical Moderator), of Queen's College, Oxford, and Mr E. Hughes have succeeded Mr Stanley Kidd and Mr Roberts, both, of wlfonn resigned their posts last term. Through the kindness of Mra Greaves, Miss L. T. JCIlæ (Full First-class Diplomee of the Liverpool School of Cookery) has been appcintted to give lessons in cookery, ajtd 'the girls have greatly ap- ixnaoiated them. Curriculum Since classes in cockery have been started, our curriculum includes all the necessary subjects of the scheme except man- ual instruction. OUT piesent premises preclude any pcs'sibility of .giving such instruction. The teaching of elementary physics, based ell the Headmasters' association Syllabus, has been introduced into the time- table of four forms of the boys and of two cf the girls and I a.moonyillc.ed. that the results, in de- veloping the faculties, cf observation and the quality of accuracy, are decidedly satisfac- tory. Gi-eoiineibricail drawing ]r::1jS also been taught. With the present GmmhCT en the staff, there can lie no addition to the number of subjects taught ifefiicien t teaching is to be maintained. Evening Classes In connection with these classes, I beg to express my thanks to the loaal governjng body for their willingneste to undertake the incidental expenses. But I have to reporc that though the holding of these classes would have involved a- great deal of extra, labour on the part of the staff, yet so little public support was given them that it has been found necessary to abandon the courses in French, English, and chemis- try. The average attendance at the first two lectHires in French and English was four. while nobody appeared at the chemistry class. The drawing and cookery are still being carried on wi:h an average attendance of 15. During the past year. an hour has I occasionally been spent- in giving lantern lectures to the whole school. Last Easter term, Mr Badger gave an instructive lecture ûn"Tlw forces that change the surface of landl'' This term, Miss Davies gave an ac- count (if a visit to the "Land of William the Conqueror," and I lectured on ''The Sun and Planets." On each occasion, Mr R. D. Wil- liams very kindly helped us with his lantern. In conclusion!, I trust that, the effort now being made to secure new buildings, will he maintained, and that we shall be estab- lished in them some time next year. The organisation and efficiency of the school will be very materially improved when we have letter arrangements for cloakrooms and play- grounds.

THE WINTER CIRCUITS.—'Tho circuits chosen by the judges for the ensuing winter ossizes include the following :—North Wales Circuit. Mr Justice Grantham; South Wales Circuit, Mr Justice Lawrence.

CARNARVON BOARD OF GUARDIANS. The fortnightly meeting of the board was held on Saturday, under the presidency of Mr A. Junes (chairman), who had been absent for some time owing to illness, and on the motion of Mr T. W. Williaims, a resolu- tion was unanimously adopted congratulating him upon nis recovery. The Chairman brief- ly acknowledged tho vott. PIASTER S REPORT.—The Master (Mr Jones) reported that there were 100 inmates in the house that day, compared with 87 for the corresponding period last year. It was resolved to give the inmates a treat on Christ-mas. The out-relief for the fortnight amounted to £334, which showed a reduction compared Twth the previous fortnight. The t-um of £15 12s was paid to non-sectled poor during the same period. There was a balance of £1930 in favour of the union. RESIGNATION.—The following toiler addressed to -the clerk, from Dr Watkin Ro- berts was read:—"Dear sir,—Will you have the! .goodness to Icc.nvC1, to the guardians of the Carnarvon Union this my final resignation of my appointment of medical officer for the &6Ciuud isecfion of tjlre Carnarvon district, which I have held since September, 1854. May I beg of you also to convey to them the s-nacere expression of my gratitude for the kindness, consideration, and courtesy which I have always experienced at their hands during my long period of office, and I trust they will take into consideration my long service and grant me the superannuar tion allowance under the Poor Law Officers' Superannuation Act, 1896."— The Board passed a resolution to the effect that they received the resigna- tion with regret, and that they recommended to the Local Government Board that he should receive a superannuation, which the clerk stated would be JS55 a year.—A small committee was appointed to consider the ad- visability of -ofe-arraffigisig dire ^stkric^ cf the medical officers in the union. THE COAL CONTRACT. —The following letter was read from Mr John Paull, iii reply to a resolution passed by the board at the previous meeting that he should deduct the difference in price between the coal supplied and that tendered for:—"Replying to your l-etter of the 30th November, re the coal sup- plied, I must ask your indulgence while draw- ing your attention to the fact that I was callfd upon at a moment's notice to com- mence a contract wliieh in the aggregate- amounts to about- 100 tons of 4ft. Orrell coal, which quality I had not cf late imported and should not keep under ordinary circumstances on account of its being only a small rubbly coal, which stocks badly in the winter sea- Fon especially, whereas the Aricy coal as supplied is a larger coal, stocks much better than Orrell, is more lasting and economical, and costs tven more than Orrell. whieh I would prefer supplying as you would use more Orrell. fully 10 per cent, difference is saved by using Arley. When thus called upon to commence supplying I had offered to buy Orrell per rail at a loss of fully 2s per ton or supply the best Arley. which I had available, equal to Orrell in every respect, and to meet my own complaints it has, been suggested that more time he given in future, which has. already been acted upon by Mr Jones, the master. Naturally the circum- stances are in mý case exceptional on account of no notice having been given, and I should have willingly made the guardians some al- lowance if any loss to them had been caused, but the fact is to the contrary and must re- fuse toO allow anything. Accordnng. hofw- ever, to report, as (He of 'the guardians has characterisied the tranlsancticn a¡g a 'bad trick,' I will emphasise, that expression by settling the current quarter's accounts at five tons less than actually delivered, and a.m sending the guardian referred to a copy of this letter, and be will. no doubt, be agree- ably surprised at the result. I have on form- er occasions had the pleasure of supplying the guardians with coal, and have invariably treated them as I 'expect to be treated by them.' Mr R. B. Ellis: I think he hao acted very honourably in making this offer (hear, hear).—It was unanimously resolved to accept the offer. A COMPLAINT. —A communication was read from the Local Government- Board stat- in c that- they had received a long letter of complaint from. Th-omaja RbbertK lOrown- street, Carnarvon.—The Chairman Thomas Roberts is in the workhouse, the magistrates liavinf sent him here for being drank and disorderly (laughter).—The Master: He came her? last right.—On the motion < £ Mr W. J. Williams, the clerk was instructed to write to the Local Government Board stating the facts announced by the cliairman.

¡ A DOLGELLEY WILL CASE ( JOXES Y. ElLL. This case came before Mr Justice I\eke- wioh on Y\ ednesdav, upon a >u-inmons issued at the instance of the plaintiffs. Mr Leonard Humphrey Jones, of Wentwcrth-street. Lon- don, and Mrs Louisa Owen, of Tynant, Cor- ris, Merioneth, as to the construction of the will of Mr Owen Owen. of PcrthiUwydion, De.^eiley, formerly Lleivrhvs, who died on the 15th April, 1866. Mr Griffith Jones (instructed by Mr Hugh Hughes, Aberystwyth) appeared for the plaintiff's, end Mr Bramwell Davis. Q.C., t with Mr Christopher James (instructed br Mr W R. Davies, of DoLgelley), represented the defendants. It was stated by the counsel fotr the plain- tiff is, who were respectively nephew and sister of the deceased, that they claimed cer- tain residuary r?a! estate devise* by his will, under a. clause which_ read as follows — "I give and devise all other m, real est-atd of wliat nature or kind soever 'and where- soever situate unto my Ibmther William his. heirs and assigns for ever but in case he shall die without lawful issue then I gire and de- vise the same unto my brother Howell his. heirs and assigns for ever and in oase he shall also die without lawful issue then I give and devise the sam! unto my own right heir absolutely for ever." It was admitted that the testator died without issue or parent, and that his brother W itliair; was his heir at the time of his dec ease. Howell Owen survived the testator, but died without issue in the lifetime of William, who also died without issue on the 7th April, 1895. leaving a will, whereby he devised the properties in question to the de- fendant, Owen Hill, who now claimed them. Mr Griffith Jones, on 'behalf of the plain- tiffs, cont-e ided that upon the true construc- tion of the will, the right heir who was to benefit upon the death of both William and Howell without issue was the persons who were the heirs at the time of the death of the survivor of those two, viz., the testa- tor's sisters. Authorities in support- of this view were quoted. The defendant's counsel were not called upon. Mr Justice Kekewich, in giving judgment, said that to take the case out of the rule, the testator's heir must be found at the time of the testator s death, a contrary intention must be clearly shown upon the face of the do**i'inent. In the cases quoted by counsel for therlaintiifs. there was such .an intention shown, but that, in his view, was not the Case here. (and. therefore, the plaintiffs failed. There would be a declaration that according to the true construction of the will, the residuary real estate, on the death of William Lewis Owen and Howell Owen with- out issue, passed to the heir-at-law of the testator at the time of his death, viz., Wil- liam Lewis Owen. Mr Bramwell Davis, on behalf of the de- fendants. asked for costs. Mir Griffith Jones opposed, and submitted that it being a question of construction, the plaintiffs were entitled to casts out of the estate, and after a. short discussion, the judge made no order as to costs.

BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, AND DEATHS. £3; Announcements of Births, Marriages, and Deaths are charged Is (cash) and 2s 6d (credit). BIRTHS. ROBERTS—December 5, the wife of Mr J. H. Roberts, Cae Mawr, Capel Curig, of & daughter. MARRIAGES. DAVIDSON—ELSTON — Eecember 8, at the registrar's office, Carnarvon, by Mr T. G. Jones, Mr Wilham Davidson, 8, Mer- maid-court, to ilklrs Susannah Elston, 2, Clarke-street—both of Carnarvon. DAVIES—MORGANS—December 15, at the registrar's office, Aberystwyth, before the- Rev William Jones, Mr John James Daries, to Miss Mary J. Morgans—both of Ma.es- bangor, Penllwyn. EATON—EVANS—December 15, at the Alfred Place Chapel, Aberystwyth, by the Rev T. Williams, in the presence of the Rev W. Jones, Mr George E&ton, to Miss Anniu Evans—both of Aberystwyth. EVANS—JONES—December 9, by license, at the Engli-h Congregrational Chapel (Christ Church), Llandudno, by the Revs Joseph Rowlands, Talysarn, J. Irvon Davies, and R. Peris Williams, Mr A. Evans, manager of Llandudno branch of the Metropolitan Bank, to Miss Mary Annie Jones, only daughter- of Mr Reuben Jones, Bedford House, formerly of Graig, Llandudno. JONES — WILLIAMS — December 15, by license, at Pont-yr-Arw Chapel, Llanfach- raeth, by the Rev Daniel Lloyd, Rhydwen, Mr j Richard Jones, Garn, Llanfiirynghornwy, to Miss Ann Williams, Shop Uchaf, Rhydwen. JONES—JONES—December 11, at "Bethel Chapel, Waenfawr, by the Rev Lewis Wil- liams, pastor, and Mr T. G. Jones, registrar, Mr Henry Jones, Cae Steel, to Miss Jane Ann Jones, Pant Gwyn-both of Waenfawr. JONES—ROBERTS—December 8, by the Rev Barrow Williams, Llandudno, Mr Thomas Jones, Bangor, to Miss Gay Roberts, daughter of Mr R. Roberts, Ysgoldv, Glan Conwy. DEATHS. DAVIES—December 8, the wife of Mr D. Davies, second master of Cefnmawr Board School. JONES—December 5, aged 94 years, Mrs Elizabeth Jones, relict of Capt. Evan Jones Britannia Shop, Portmadoc. JONES—December 4, aged 21 years, "Mies Florrie Jones, the beloved daughter of Mrs Jones, Sheffield House, Llanrwst. MORGAN—December 14. William Frederick Taylor Morgan, aged 30 years, eldest son of Mr Taylor Morgan, M D., Carnarvon. OWENS—December 5, Mrs Jane Owens, the beloved wife Mr Robert Owens, Sun-street Festiniog. ROBERTS—December 15, at 14, Bank-place, Portmadoc, Mr Owen Morris Roberts, architect and surveyor, aged 63 years. No cards. ROBERTS-December 10, at Rheidiol-place, Aberystwyth, Mary Roberts, dressmaker, aged 18 vears. THOMAS-December 5, aged 3 years, Maggie, the beloved chiid of Mr and Mrs Owen Thomas, Wellington House, Llanrwst, WILIJIA)IS-Decembe,r,.8,aged 58 years, Mr John Willi»ms' Eliair View, Llandinorwic. WILLIAMS — December 10, aged 84, Mrs Mary Williams, Penyfoel, Rhydwen, Llan- rhyddlad. WILLIAMS — December 14, at Cryniryn Buildings, Aberystwyth, Ann Williams, wife of Evan Williams, stonemason. WILLIAMS—December 8, Joseph, child of Mr and Mrs Edward Williams, Brynffynnon* I Dyffryn Ardudwy, aged 7 weeks. MONUMENTS.

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DISTRICT 2s CRcsE -i' v i) SALE OF WORK.—The committieo return thear warm- est thanks to all who kmdiy sent contribu- tions or assisted in any way, either by takuig pars in t,he musical programme, hc-lping to I decorate, or lending cau\a:eis, muslins, &c, tables smd timber, and are pleased to say that the. profits of the sale ar% £ 85. THE GREAT WORLD'S FAIR AXD CHRISTMAS CARNIVAL.—.thorn our ad- vertising ecjumns it w i;1 be. se.en that Ore above- grand shew will again open in Car- narvon on Monday with a grand programme uf variety entert&in.me.n:s.. They have eai- {raged, ai greaiti expense, the great Sylvester aerial'troupe, and tog or he r with othc-r artistes no doubt wiil delight- the audiences as tliey did last veaf- BOROUGH POLICE COURT.—M-onlay Before the iMayor (E. Hughe?., Esq.), J. R. Pritchard, Esq., and Dr Griffith. Richard Hughe?, Wesley-street, and Ebenezer .Tones, Well-street, were fined 2s 6d and 5s and costs respectively, for being drunk and dis- orderly.—'Hugh Jones, Bcntnewydd, was charged on remand, with stealing two water- proof cloaks the property of Miss Parry, Turf-square, value 18s.—Sentenced to two .months imprisonment wit.h hard labour.— Mr M. E. See prosecuted on behalf of the police. LOCAL SHIPPING CASE.—Our readers wi!ll remember that in the month of May last the smack "WiL-ia/m and Margaret, owned bv the late Mrs Evans, Patent Slip, Carnar- von, was run down in the Bristol Channei by the steamship "Isle of EJba," the owners of the hatter ultimately admitting liability £00' the collision.. Last week, the Registrar of the Admiralty Court, assisted by merchants, awarded the"owners, and crew di the 'Wil- liam and Margaret," and the owners of the cargo on board the same, the sum of £ 435jis damages. ATessrs R. O. (Roberts and W ll- liamsf of this town, were the ■solicitors for the plaintiffs. THE COTTAGE HOSPITAL.—The above institution, which, has now existed in our midst for a iiuimiber cf yoars and proved1 it- self an immense good to the WWll generally, is fast .becoming too siua.1. The e^ght beds it now contains are ait the present) moment occupied by sufferers from different aliments, two through accidents whicli. occurred a few days a £ fc in the town. Wo venture tiO ap- peal to the public cf CarnaiA on and neigh- bourhood for donaltionss to cheer the invalids at this time of the year, when all outside are enjoying themselves ,,[.Œ1 the good things of Christmas-tide. The committee would thank- fully accept material* for a Christmas dinner, Christmas ,C11,rd.s, a^t]/other suitable pre- sents. ISIPECIAL POLICE 00 TUT.—Tuesday Before the Mayor, and J. R. Pritchard, Esq., Peter Casey, Carnarvon, was charged by the police with inflicting bodily harm to one Catherine Da.vies, in Crown-street, during Monday last.—Accused attacked the woman •Davies with a stoet in her head, causing two cuts penetrating to the bone, one about- two inches long and the other about an inch. When, received to the police station she was in a very exhausted condition.—Evidence was given by the woman, Dr W. G. Owen and P.S. Griffith.—'The bench reduced the charge to one of aggravated assault, and the mayor in sentencing Casey to three months' im- prisonment with hard labour said it was the least they could give him. LITERARY SOCIETIES.—Pendref: On Thursday evening, a paper was read on "Ear- ly Christianity," by Mr E. Owen, Golden Anchor, the chairman being Mr J. Owen.—■ Beulah Thursday evening. Mr G. Owen, Bryn Dinas, delivered a lecture on "A visit to the Continent, The lecture was illustra- ted bv means o.f the magic lantern, which was manipulated by Mr W. Gwentyn Evans. ■ Shiloh Thursday evening, » paper was read, on "The music of the sanctuary" by Mr John W. Ellis, 3, Twt'hill-terrace.—lEnged'i: On Friday evening. Miss Williams. Assheto-n House -Miss "Edmunds, Firondirion and Miss Williams. lNorth-road, gave a. shurb ac- count of a trip to 'Switzerland.—'Moriah: On Wednesdav night, under the presidency of Mr Henry* Owen, Mr 'S. Maurice Jones, A.R.C.A., delivered a lecture on the sub- joct, "Homes of eminent Welshmen," illti- .-it rated with sketches.—'Salem On Wednes- day evening, 'Mr W. H. Williams tread a paper on "Photographv." THE STRING ORCHESTRA. — On Thursday evening, ar- tho Guild Hall, the first annual grand concert of the above orchestra Fas held. The band! was conducted, by Mr Alex. Corngon. while Mr S. J. Norton was the leader. There tr-a-s a very large afctem- dance. ;ind both the band and the vocalists ",110 assisted acquitted themselves most credit- ably, it being the general opinion that instru- mental music would greatly benefit by such organisations. The following took part HI a well got up prcwKunme -—-Miss M. M. Jones, Miss Jennie Griffith. Messrs A. Ellis, S. J. Norton, H. Hampshire, J. Cottrell, Ernie Pughe (recitation)..Tam^s Jones, Tom Harris, W. P. Jones-Parry, Master Johnny Moms, and ai party of mandolists. The orchestra, played thrice during the eventmig-, and atC- companied several of the singers, At the oon- elusion. a gna.nd¡ Iseikx'tioax from Gounodi's "Fanswas p-erfotrnied by the band, and a male voice choir, conducted by Mr J. Cottrell, sang "Tho Soldiers' Chorus" from the same work.