Carnarvon and Denbigh Herald and North and South Wales Independent

BARMOUTH, UR.IU..X CO L-XCil.J.-Tlu; ordinary meet- ing of this council was held on W ednesday, Rev J. Gwynoro Davies, J.P., presiding. A deputation waited upon the council far the local governing body, asking them to {grant a. piece cf ground ia the north side of the recreation-ground as a site for an inter- mediate school, instead of tin* sire granted cm the south side. After a long discussion, the maiJfcer was adjourned in orcfer that the clerk might make inquiries. Dr Arthur Hughes, tlia medical officer, reported the health of the town to be generally good, although there were a few isolated cases of scarlet fever.

BEAUMARIS. SEASONAL L E BENE VOLENCE.—Wa ".ie pleased to state that tills year again 11rs T. "VV. Clemsoiw, cf Cheediam Hill, Man- chester, who has a summer residence in liuikeley-terraee, in this u,.wn, has kindly W'J.lt a cheque for £5 '<' Mr WiiHaan Griffith, the amount of which was to be applied in .giving coal, and this woe-k over 100 of the most deserving poor have had a cwt. of coal each. FRFlE LIBRARY.—It may not be known to most than the Free Library instituted by the late Mifs Allen (whose re-cent death came as a surprise to many) is sciJ. carried oil at the old Cocoa-rooms, in Margaret-street. We understand that it was Miss Allen's earnest wish that the good work which she begun soine years ago should sill be carried on. and Mr J. E- T. Alien, her brother, lias, "Written to the young men in whose care the room 'is; to knew if they are willing to give their services as heretofore, and that it is his iiKentioii to send a supply of new books down.

COLWYN. THE WATER SUPPLY.—The following memorial has been signed by a number of residents in the Coiwyn district and for- warded to the Local Government Board:- "We, the undersigned property owners and ratepayers of the parish of Llysfaen, in the county of Carnarvon, included in the Conway and Coiwyn Bay water supply scheme, are suffering and have suffered from an in- sufficient supply of water. For a period of jsix weeks diuring the summer no water reached our houses (a source of heavy pe- cuniary loss to the fodgiiig-house keepers during the height of the season). This was succeeded by an intermittent supply for a few weeks, but for the last two weeks this has completely failed. You:' petitioners pay large sums towards the carrying out of this scheme, the early completion of which they believe to be of vital importance, and there- fore ask for the services of a Government engineer to inquire into the cause of the delay. The original contract was undertaken in 1891: On December 26th last year, the expenditure had reached £ 41,768, to which must be added targe sums spent on the works during the present year, and a. sum estimated at from £10,000 to £15,000 is stated to be still required- to complete these works. A serious epidemic of scarlet fever has recently -broken out in this neighbourhood, entailing the closing of public and private schools, and [your petitioners) earnestly hope you will send a medical officer f"< m the Sanitary De- partment to act in conjunction with the local medical officer." i

COLWYN BAY, THE CHEMICAL SOCIETY OF GREAT IJRITAIN.—Wo are pleaded to learn that Mr Arthur E. Saville, gas manager, has beet) ■elected a fellow of the Chemical Society of Great Britain. COFFEE SUPPER.—In connection with the Welsh W esleyan church of Otd Coiwyn, a coffee supper was given on Wednesday eve- ning, ajiter :wbdl tall entertainment took place. THE WATER SCHEME.—The Rev W. VenaMes Williams writes:—'Supposing the scheme to have cost £ 5D,C00<br £ 15,000, it would, as a completed going concern, readily command JB100.000 and more on the market. What a. nice little profit for the dyspeptic grumblers A LECTURE.—On Monday evening, un- der the presidency of Mr S. Wells Page, m illustrated lecture, by means of limelight, ■was delivered at the Church House by Mr H. X. Sullivan, F.R.G.S., on "Winter in Siberia.The receipts were in aid of the fit. John's Church Clothing Club. There was a good attendance. "EDUCATION IX OLD EGYPT."—The IRev H. Ba.rrow Williams. Llandudno, in the unavoidable absence of Mr W. Junes, M.P., delivered an address on "Education in Old Egypt," to the members of the Engedi Liter- ary Society, on Monday evening. The Rey N. Cynhafal Jones, D.D., presided. A I hearty vote of thanks was passed to the lec- turer for his able and interesting address. A SALE OF WARK AND CHRISTMAS TREE.—Cn ednesday and Thursday, a j sale of work and Christmas tree was held at. the Public Hall, in aid of the funds of the English Baptist Chapel. The hall had been beautifully decorated., acid the stalls -well filled with the choicest of goods. Vocal and instrumental music were rendered by local amateurs, while an exhibition of X-Rays was also given. "SCHT3LAXX."—Tho Rev H. H. Mc- .Cnllagh, B.A., lead an interesting paper on I "Schumann," before the members of the Coi- wyn Bay Literary and Scientific Society on Friday evening. The Missed McCullaghI played during the evening several selections from Schumann's works for pianoforte and •strings, in a masterly manner. The aame ladi es rendered several du<?bs by the same ■composer. One of the celebrated "Song Cycles" was given. Between all a most en- joyable evening was spent. PROPOSED LIFEBOAT. — As the out- come of the recent agitation, for the establish- ment of a new life!* at station at ColwYI Bay or (Rhos, in lien of the present unsatis- factory one at Llanddulas, the Rev W. V. Williams has received the following letter:- "National! Lireho.it Institution, 10th Decem- ber, 1896.—Mr fionir sir,—I have much pleasure in inf< -nriing jlou that my com- mittee have to-dav decided, after careful con- J sideration, to establish a lifeboat station at JJhos, and in (Iue course, after the new station is in working order, to abolish that at Llanddulas. Our officials will now take the necessary steps to obtain a lease for the site of the boathouse, and our engineer and architect, will be visiting the locality and ail arrangements for settling on a crew, local committee, etc.. wi'l be taken in due course. J I am quite sure that both you and Mrs illnms wiL b^ vptv p1 eased to receive this information.—T-m-s very faithfulj, Charles Dibdin. secretary."

TOYWAY. TOYWAY. PHILHAPiMOXTC S'OOIF.TY. —At a meet- "ig of the abor^ ]v f 1 >st Tuesday 'J evening, Dr V .laTid. R'ers wa* appointed conductor, and it was decided that "Judaa Maocabeus" be undertf'kpn. Mr O. Rowland, ■J-P-' TMs re-efa-•■>•<■>•? "liairman of committees Mr J..P. „1!vir. qr;i1 Mr j Davies Williams, hon. eec. PEXYHUXT CUiLYERT.—The London and yortii-Western Railway wodimen are busily engaged making the culveat at Pen- vLoot. ne:ir Llandudiio Jrnction. FOOTBALL.—I?l:o I^landudno Junction United were to have j^urned to Llanxwst last Saturday, but the weather was such that the Llanrvvsu club sent a wire to prevent die team going up. CONWAY UNION.—R«eiprcsenihatives of the different Nonconform is; j bodies in the town hold a prayer meeting for the inmates eveiy Sunday morning. The services are very much appreciated by the old folks a.t the house. RECOVERED.—Many of the public will be very pleased to und/ewtacid that P.C. Wil- liams (30) has almost entirely recovered from the effects of the dastardly attack committed on him. Constable Williams resumed duty on Tuesdav. INTERMEDIATE EDUCATION. —Be- tween 50 and 60 boys and girls from the sur- rounding district' sat for the examination for four scholarshipsi (two for the boys and bwo for the girls) in connection with the Inter- mediate Education Act, at the Boys' School, on Saturday last. BLODWETS' Y DDOL.— Miss Rowland (Blodwen y Ddol) sang with great success at the Tanygaisiau Band of Hope concert last Saturday night. Notwithstanding the itn- clemency of the weather, the chapel was packed with an appreciative audience. Miss Sallie Edwards, of Stanley House, Conway, was en-gaffed as accompanist for the concert. "PLE?sYDD."—This po-puf.iT and well known temperance orator paid a visit to Con- way last Monday night-, when he addressed ? large audience at OumeJ. The meeting, which was hurriedly arranged, was presided over by Alderman E. Jones. The Chair- man !iave some hard facts in connection with the drink traffic. He then called upon Plen- ydd to address the audience. P'envdd spoke very effectively, and was appreciated by all present. His hits at the Government and the justices of the peace were immensely enjoyed. A hearty vote of thanks was acoorded to the lecturer. CONSERVATIVE CLUB SMOKING CONCERT.—The Mayor of Ccnwav (Coun- cillor Dr R. Arthur Priohard, J.P., C.C.) occupied the chair, on Wednesday oven'ng, :t a smoiking concert a.t the Ccrawav Working- men's Conservative Clubroom, a.nd in his opening remarks, which were flrequlenitjy punctuated with the applause of the some- what crowded gathering, referred in detail ""to various matters affecting the prosperity of Conservatism a|nd ith'Q oldb, making "en passant" several suggestions for (further in- creasing that prosperity. Tlie programme, consisting of vocal and pianoforte items hv Mr T. Brown, Mr S. W. Panham, Carnar- von Mr Moses Pan. Councillor H. Lloyd Carter, Carnarvon Mr Charles Drover, and others, and an auto-harp solo by Mr Owen Williams, Plas Mawr. was a' very trood one.. The speech of the -tvemin? was delivered at somie length by Councillor Llovd Caitor. w]h«sp remarks the ■aiutfenoe ctften incer- spersed with cheers. Shortly after this, sup- per was served, and the mayor (who was far from well) vacated the chair, being accorded enthusiastic musical honours as he departed. —-Councillor J. E. Fimoham was voted to the chair, and the subsequent proceedings included several very hearty votes of thanks —to Councillor Lloyd Garter, to Mr Parn- haan. and1 to the Mayor and Councillor Fincli- a-m for presiding.

DOLGELLEY. A large nu.mber of the Penrhyn quarryxnen have obtained emiployment in this neighbour- hood, tlu t-urrounding quarries being in full swing. The inhabitants of this town will be grieved to hear of the death of Dr Lloyd Wil- liams, Llanddeirfel, who formerly resided at Fronheulog. He was at one time the chair- man of the local board here, and ailso a justice of the peace. URBAN COUNCIL.—A meeting of the council was held on Tuesday evening, Mr J. Meyiick Jones presiding.—Mr William Jones sent in a bill for two guineas for work done byhial on the Glyndwr-road. Some mem- bers protested against the surveyor's work in presenting this as it had been resolved some 1 time back to advance £5 in his salary, and that sum was to include all extras. The surveyor having expressed his views, the mat- ter w»s allowed to drop.—On the motion of Mr John'Edmunds, seconded by Mr Richard MilJs, a unanimous rote of sympathy was passed with the family of the late Dr Lloyd Williams, who had at one time been chair- man of the eld local board.—The surveyor reported that ho had sent plans for the im- provement of English-terrace to the Post- master, but that he had not as yet received any reply.—(Mr Richard Mills having re- marked that the road was in a truiy shocking condition, he and Mr E. Wynne Williams were deputed to interview the postmaster with reference to the matter.—It was de- cided to lay down a pavement in front of the Bank, Dr Chas. Williams having written to announce that his father had placed land for that purpose at the council's disposal.— Writing with reference to Ffordd Ddu the Local Government Board stated that an in- quiry would have to be held bofora_+he road could be taken oter from the county. A committee was appointed to look into the matter.—'The derk was instructed to make inquiries as to the cause for the delay in con- nection with the inquiry into the question of the cemeteries. — Mr John Edmunds gave notice that he would at the next meeting move that the medical officer should report as to the number of infectious diseases noti- fied, in order that the council should know what was the sanitary state of the district.

FESTINIOG. URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL. — On Friday night the ordinary meeting of the council was held, Mr W. Owen (Isallt) pre- siding. The health committee's report stated that the district Is in a more satisfactory state with rega.rd to infectious diseases now than for some years. In view of the scarcity of workmen's dwellings in the district, the inspector suggested that the council should avail itself of the provisions of the Housing of the orking Classes Act.—1 After discus- sion, Mr E. R. Jones ..proposed that the serious consideration of the council, be given to the subject, and that the necessary powers to build houses for working men be applied for without delay. This was seconded by Mr R. Griffith.—IMr Jonathan proposed an amendment to the effect that the council for the present take no steps, and that the feel- ing of the ratepayers be taken upon the question.—Mr E. P. Jones seconded. The original motion was carried by a majority.— On the motion of the Chairman, it was de- cided to aslc the joint ipolice committee to consider the question of erecting a police court for Festiniog. 0 COUNTY SCHOOL.—A meeting of tho srovernore was held on Saturday, Mr E. P. Jone* in the chair. The report of Mr D. H. Davies, of Towyn Comity School, who had been appointed examiner for entrance scholarships, was read. Mr Davies expressed himself greatly pleased with the work done by the candidates, and sent a list of the marks gained.—On the proposal of Dr R. D. Evans, seconded by Mrs Janes, Brvn- marian, Miss Ella Morgan, B.A., mistress of Portmadoc County School, was elected mistress in the place of Miss Dobell. The very satisfactory report, of Professor Anwvl on the snhool work of lgf=t year was road, Mid refeirred to a special committee. It was •"«tated that rhe plans of the new temporary premises and the report of Dr Jones (Bryri- inanan) and Dr Htghes (Bala) wero being foi^warded to the Chatty Commissi-<oers, and it is expected that the boys and girls will be moved into them in January.—The Chairman announced that, in response to a letter written to the urban district cotmcil by the I headmaster, the latter autliori"-y had Voit-ed a grant of jElO to the scho-ol out of the local technical rate.—It was resolved to ask Mr Davies. headmaster of Towyn C-ounty Scho>ri, to sot the papers for the examinai on for inside scholarships. FATAL ACCIDENT ON THE TOY RAILWAY.—On Saturday night, as a man named David Griffith, Abereerw, Traws- fynvdd. was returning from Tanygrisiau to catch the 7.5 p.m. Great Western train at Blaenau Festiniog, he toak a short cut jo the station along the permanent way of the narrow-gauge railway. A few minutes after he had entered the tr<ck he was met by the down traiin from Duffws, in a narrow place opposite St. David's Church, and before he had time to escape the engine struck him and hurled him against th.3 side. He was con- veyed to his sister's home at Tanygrisiau, and attended to by Dr Roberts (Blaenau), but he expired on Sunday morning. On Monday afternoon, Mr R. 0. Jones, d-eputy- eoroT'cr, opened an inquest on the body, Mr R. Williams, schoolmasteir, being foreman of the jury. David Jones, Trellwyn, who identified the body as that of his brother-in- law, said that the deceased was a farmer, aged 69, and unmarried. He visited the witness's hcmioJe on Saturday evening, leaving aibout -six, with tli-e intentEon of caitcihing the last train from Trawsfynydd. He was sober when he left the house. The Coroner having intimated that it would be necessary for an official of the Board of Trade to bé: present at tlie inquiry, the inquest was adjourned far a week.

HOLYHEAD. ADVERTISEMENTS. — Advertisements for the Holyhead Mail, "Carnarvon and Denbigh Herald," Herald Cymraeg," and "Pa-pur Pawb," are received by Mr Edward Jones, 10, Market-street, Holyhead. SATURDAYS STORM.—On Saturday, a gaJe from the south was blowllng off Holy- head. The stihooner "Mary Rowlands," of Carnarvon, iill ballast, was anchored in a dangerous position near the Clippera reeks. The Liverpool tug "Challenger" seeing her danger siteamed to her and offered its ser- vices, and an agreement was oorne to to tow hor into a place ,of safety for £25. The Chester schooner "Perseverance" dragged her anchors in the outroads and slipped her aiiohosra and ahairn. and in trying to get into tho Harbour cf Refuge went behind the braakwater. Seeing her dangerous position, the lifeboat -"Thom^si Fjielden" (coxswain, William Owen) went to her, and a. tug soon followed. Captain Bennett declined any assistance from them. She was finally got into safety by the efforts of a boat's crew. PRESBYTMRIAX DISTRICT (MEET- ING.—The 'ohuruhe.-s (C.ML) of Holyhead' and its vicinity held its district meeting on Thursday evening last at Hyfrydle Church, under the presidency of the RlJV John Wil- liams. All the churches were represented except the Valley and Rhoscolyn churches. At the business meeting, consisting of the deacons and ministers-, the following officers were elected!: —Mr W. Pritehard (Ar- menia), ■chairman; Mr Owen Jones (Ty- maw-r), treasurer; a.nd the Rev R. Morgan Jones, M.A., secretary. The representatives of tlie Monthly Meeting committees were also appointed.—Li consequence of the in- convenience of the train service from Llan- gefni it was agreed to hold the committees at Gaerwen. The question of altering the business night to a different one on whioh tho district church meeting is held, was re- ferred back to the churches, and to be finally settled at the necxt meeting. The public meeting was held in the everting, when the Rev John Williaans presided. The subject treiaited was "Constiontiousinesis," and was introduced by Mr William Thomas, Kings- land. The following took part in the disr- cussion :—Revs John Hughes, R. Morgan Jones, M.A., R. Eames Williams, and Owen Hughes, with Mr William Eritchard. The chairman brought the discussion to a close with some appropriate remarks.

LLANDUDNO. EISTEDDFOD DEFICIT.—The National EiscedtLfod Association, while deciying any liability, have agreed to make a granJc of £5p towards the ddicit. TBXORtTDD TUDiNO.—We are pleased to notice that the residents are subscribing well towards the fund inaugurated towards the completion of the musical education of this local tenor. XUTVIBHEl S OPFiR/A SPOUSE. — The weekly Wednesday evening dances continue to the indefatigableness of 'Mr Leeman, the enjoyable recreation to a great many, thanks to the iiidefatigableness of Mr Leeman, the manages* lAhAfH OF MR FLOOD.—We sincerely regret to alincfunce the death of Mr A. Flood of tills town, which took place on Tuesday last, at his residence. Deceased was a well- known resident, having once been a large tradesman in the town. He leaves a wife and family to mourn his [oss. A muffled bell was pealed early on Wednesday morning from the tower of Holy Trinity Church. GIRLS' FRIENDLY SOCIETY.—An~arfc exhibition, doll show and sale, also cake competition was held on Wednesday last, at the Cocoa House, Llandudno (by the kind permission d Mrs Reeves-Hughes), in aid of the Girls' Friendly iSociety Lodge. There was a large attendance, and Lady MaguaSen Bulkeley (accompanied by Sir Richard), opened the proceedings. There were also present Lady H. A. Mostyn (Gloddaeth), and the Hon. Mr and 'Mrs' 'Henry Mostyn (Bodysgallen). Spsirkiings entertainments were given and the whole proceedings turned out a thorough success. THE "GUARDIAN SOCIETY."—Mr W. H. Henderson, secretary to the above socie- ty, submitted the following report at an -an- nual meeting of the members, held at the Clarence Hotel, on Thursday night. Coun- cillor Conway, the 'president, presided: — "In presenting the second annual report to members of the above society, we congratu- late the society upon its slightly increased membership, its improved financial position, and its increased usefulness. The society now iilimbecs 54 members,^ as compared with 52 last year. The total number of societies in association is now 78, also a sFiglit- increase on last year. The number of status and other inquiries made during the past year by members are 100 per cent. over and above the number made during the year 1894-95. The committee, with the exception of the months of July, August, and September, have held the usual monthly meetings to transact the society's business. The cash ac- count for the past year showed a substantial balance to be carried forward to the credit of next year's account." — The report was adopted.—Councillor Conway was re-elected president, Mr S. Dunphy vice-president, and Mf W. EL Henderson secretary and solicitor.

LLANGEFNI. URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL.—At tho monthly meeting, on Monday, Dr E. Wil- liams, medical officer, reported upon three' houses which were unfit for human habita- tion. The report was referred to a com- mittee.—'Captain W. M. Preston, of the Baron Hill .estate-omce, wrote sltating that Sir R. W. Bulkeley accepted the council's offer to rent the town and market halls a-i £100, for five years. Regarding giving the council! the option c'f purchasing the build- ings at the end of thalt periled, lie thought it best to leave that consideration unttil the ex- piration of the five years.—Mr W. Barnett remarked that Sir Richard said nothing as to what he would do at the end of the term. —Tho Chairman (Mr W. Hughes-Jones, J.P.) replied that if they kept the halls in proper retpaiir. and thereby improving the property, possibly they might be allowed, to purchase.—It was decided to communicate with Sir Richard asking him to agree to their original proposals, viz., that they should keep the buildings in proper repair, and then be allowed the option of buying rot the end cf the stipulated period.

LLANRWST. THE MARKET.—There was a fair mar- ket on Tuesday, but it is anticipated that that of next week will 'be far larger. Butter was plentiful, and sold at from "is 4d to Is 6d. Ducks sold at from 3s -3d to 3s 6d fowls, 2s 6d to 35 3d per couple; hens, 4s 9d to 5s per ccuple eggs, 8 to 9 for a shilling. Meat so-d at the usual prizes. YOUTHFUL HOUSEBREAKERS.— On Tuesday, before. Dr T. E. Jones and Isgoed Jones, KJq., Zacharialh Edwards (aged 13), Richard Roberts (13), and Owen G. Pritehard (15), all of Iiain-wst, were charged, by Supt. Jarv>is with breaking into the house of Catherine Jones, a widmv, on Sunday even- ing, the 29th November, and stealing coppers, sweets, and apples. Sups. Jarvis and P.C. Williams proved apprehending the prisoners, who admitted the offence. They were com- mitted to take their trial at the next quarter sessions. • THE LOCAL GOVERNING BODY.— A meeting of the Llanrwst Local Governing Body was held on Tuesday, under the pre- sidency of Mr O. Isgced Jones (chairman), the other members present being Mrs Ro- berts, Rhianvvi Messrs H. Pierce, J. Ro- berts, E. Mills, D. Jones, Owen Hughes, Roger Hughes, T. Elias, and P. Mclntyre (clerk).—On the motion of Mr David Jones, solicitor, seconded by Mr T. Elias, the re- signation. of Mr Samuel Jones, science mas- ter, who had received an appointment at the Cdhvyn Bay Higher Grade School, was accepted as from the end of the present term.—The Clerk submitted the financial re- pott for the year ending 31st March, 1897, from which it appeared that the probable receipts from all sources were expected to realise £1467, as against a total expendi- ture of £ 1430.—.The 'Chairman was glad to hear such a favourable report. At least, they had a balance on the right side, while other schools were 'otherwise.—Mr David Jones observed that the attendance at the schools was very encouraging, and the fees would help them.—The Chairman SIKd that the school feesamomJlted to £ 515.—After some further discussion, the Chairman re- marked that Carnarvonshire should contri- bute towards the school, because it was an open one. It was high time that the Carnar- vonshire County Governing Body should go in for a supplemental scheme. The chairman had a motion on the agenda to the effect that an internal scholarship be granted to John Elias Ellis. Ty'r Plant, LIanrwst. On the motion of Mr Elias, the scholarship was unanimously granted. — Miss Wintor and Miss Davies applied for an increase of salary. The Chairman observed that they were good teachers, and certainly underpaid. Mr Elias moved that an increase of £5 each be granted to the two teachers referred to. Mr Pierce seconded. The motion was agreed to, the Chairman observing that they hoped to be in a position before very long to grant such excellent teachers another increase, and so retain their services. The building fund committee submitted a very encouraging re- port, but it was stated that all the districts, especially the rural districts, had' not been canvassed as they should, and a hope ex- pressed that the collectors would finish the work as soon as-passible.

MACHYNLLETH. POOR-LAW OFFICERS' 'SUPERAN- NUATION.—On Thursday, the giuarditas of the Machynlleth Union considered the question of poor-law officers' superannuation, and after some discussion tlheoy adopted the following resolution:—"That this board de- sires to record their respectful but earnest protest against some of the provisions of the Poor-law Officers' Superannuation Act as be- ing unfair and unjust, especially in the casei of officers receiving the full benefit who have contributed little or nothing to the fund, and of those who have, rendered only partial service, while enjoying an extensive and lucrative private practice, and to express their determination .to treat such cases- on the!ir merits aa heretofore."

PENMAENMAWR. THE WATERWORKS.— The arbitration between Mr Hugh Williams, Nant, and the Penmaenmawr Waterworks Company, which was to have come before arbitrators, was on Friday settled. Mr Marks, solicitor, Llan- dudno, was retained for the pIaintifF, and Messrs Chambcirlain and Johnson for the company. Mr W. A. Dew (Bangor) and Mr T. T. Marks were the arbitrators appointed. PHILARIMONIC SOCIETY. — The mem- bers of this society, of which Mr W. A. CDarbishire is the president, on Monday, gave their annual concert at the Oxford Hall. The vocalists were Miss Clara Williams, jR.A.IM. {Mr Wlililiam. Davies, St. Phinl's Cathedral; and the Rev J.. Lampitt, M.A. (Miss Lilian Eato'n being the accompanist. There was a string trio constituted of the Misses (M'Cuilagh, and Mr W. Clippe was the solo violinist. Dr Roland Rogers was the conductor, and his prize cantata, "The Gar- den," composed fürUandudno Eisteddfod, was performed in the course of the evening.

TOWYN. HEAVY SENTENCE.—'Before the Towyn magistrates on Friday, an old offender named Richard Jones, alias Dick LIanidlocs, was brought up on a charge of stealing a ferrot frcm the farm of James Jones, Ty'nycoed, Abergynolwyn. The defendant, who had been convicted 56 times for larceny, elected tc be dealt with summaritiv, and was sentenced to nine months' hard labour. URBAN COUNCIL. —A meeting of this council was held at Aberdovey on Friday, Mr W. J. Hughes presiding. The tender of IMqssrs Hughes jand iEdwardfs .for laying pipes from the new to the old reservoir was accepted. A heated discussion took place on the charges brought by a local medical practitioner against the council's medical officer of non-compliance with the Infectious Diseases Act. Eventually the matter was re- ferred to the Local Government Board. It was resolved to apply for a loan of J55500 for constructing the Towyn Market Hall and the Aberdovey reservoir and sewca-age works. It was resolved to lay new water mains through the town of Aberdovey, and to issue notices to all the landlords to provide new connec- tions and stoptaps for their houses.

CHESHIRE AXD CARNARVONSHIRE ARTILLERY VOLUNTEERS.—It is noti- fied that earEy next year Major P'O.y Watkms, Y.D., who has been second in com- mand of the Bangor battery, will resign his commission, having completed a service of over a quarter of a. century. His severance from the battalion will be greatly regretted, as he has been a most- efficient officer and popular with all grades. A DENBIGHSHIRE APPEAL—In the Queen's Bench Division, on Friday, before Mr. Justice '"Wills and Mr Justice Wright, sitting as a divisional court, Mr Bow en Rowlands apfpeared in support 'of an. appeal injthe case of Davies v. Jones from a de- cision cf the ccunty court judge at DnnbiVh, in .'1:11 action brought on a. promissory note. Mr L-inly t.oak the point that the court could not hoar the appeal unless special grounds were shown for hearing it, and as. Mr Row- Iandis did not succeed, in showing any tho appeal was dismissed with costs. °

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THE PROPOSED NEW PIER FOR LLANDUDNO. SHE COUNCIL APPROVES OF THE PLAXS. At a special meeting of the Llandudno Dis- trict Council, on Monday, under the presi- dency of Mr T. W. Griffith, the plans of the proposed new pier at Craigydon were sub- mitted, on behalf of the promoters, by Messrs Pughe and Bone. On the motion of Mrr John Jones, seconded by Mr R. J. Williams, and supported by Mr F. J. Sarson, the council unanimously ap- proved of the scheme.

BANGOR PETTY SESSIONS TUESDAY.—.Before J. E. Roberts, Esq., T. Roberts, Esq., and H. Clegg, Esq. VAGRANCY.—Elizabeth Thomas, Llan- erchymedd, was charged under the Vagrancy Act, with sleeping in the hayloft of a stable belonging to Mr W. G. Evans, grocer, Ban- gor.—Evidence for the prosecution was given by MrW. G. Evans and his servant, and P.C. 25, who said that he found on accused when searched a clay pipe and box of matches. He found her laying in the hay in the stable loft.—Accused was sentenced to seven day's imprisonment. SHBEtP (SCAB.—John Jones, Maescar- adog, Tynymaes1, was charged by the police with having in his possession during October three sheep suffering from scaib.—Defendant had not reported the outbreak, as he thought the case was not so important. He had washed them. The officer said the sheep suffering from scab- were also allowed to mix. with the (other flock of 150.—Defendant-, who did not appear, was fined 10s and costs.—Richard Jones. Blaenynant, Llan- degai, was charged with a similar offence. In this case two of the sheep only suffered, and the police stated defendant had dipped tliemi. However, these were allowed to (rdam among .a flock.—Defendant, lit was stated, had a printed notice calling attention to sheep scab and the necessity d reporting same given him at Handegai fair.—Fined 10s and costs. ASSAULT.—John Caulfie.d, Kyffin-square, Bangor, summoned Joseph 'Robert Roberts, labourer, Bangor, with assaulting him on the Bangor Coursing Meeting Day.—Mr S. R,. Ddw prosecuted.—Mr Dew said John Caulfield was in charge of a trap from Mr Lawless's place, and had under his charge four greyhounds belonging to a Mr Glad- stone. While doing his duty defendant came up to him and wanted to see what he had in the boot of his trap, as he had lost a cloth. Complainant refused to let him in- terfere with the trap, as he was ordered to keep everybody clear. Defendant then threatened him, and jumped on the wheel o' the trap and struck him in the mouth.— Corroborative evidence was given by' com- plainant, Joshua Hughes, and Humphrey Williams.—.The bench fined defendant 10s and cost". DRUNKENNESS.—Henry Evans, Ban- gor, was charged with being drunk and in- capable and was fined 2s 6d and costs. OHTiMNKY FIRING.—For this offence Evan Pritchard, 9, Panton-street, Bangor, was fined Is and costs. HAWKING WITHOUT A LICENSE.— Patrick O'Brien, Bangor, was charged with hawking without a license. — The defendant denied and said that he was only soliciting work as an umbrella mender. He had re- sided in Bangor many years and this was the first time he had been asked for a license.— The magistrates dismissed the ease, but warned defendant that in future he should have a certificate.

VALLEY PETTY SESSIONS. MONDAY.—Before Major General Hughes (chairman), Hugh Edwards, IEsq., Dr E. P. Edwards, J. R. Jones, Esq., and John Lewis, Esq. LtPXNKENlNlEKS.—P.C. Owen' Hughes, Bodedern, charged Robert Roberts, Twrcu- helyn-street, Jjlanereliymadd, with drunken- ness on the 4th inst.—Defendant was fined 2s 6d including costs. UNFOUNDED CHARGES. — P.O. O. Roberts, Aburffraw, charged William Ro- berts, Tynypwll, Bodedern, with stealing seven pigeons on the 2nd ultimo.—Mr T. R. Evaas appeared for the defence, and cafied evidence, such strong evidence that the case was dismissed.—A charge of obtaining goods by false pretences preferred against J. Lewis, Park, Llamfihangelynhowyn, was also dismissed. AfIFILdATIO'N OASES. — E. Hughes, Pcndref, Bodedern, sued John Jones, Tjk, rait, Bodedern, in an affiliation case. An order was made for 3:5 per week.—In an act-ion in which Meesrs ,E, G. Roberts, and ¡ T. R. Evans, appeared against the same defendant, the complainant- did not appear, and the defendant had gone to America. The case was dismissed. The case was dismissed. TRANSFER.—Mr T. R.. Evans applied for a transfer of the Hibemia Inn. Holyhead, to Mr Thomas Marshall, the application be- ing granted. SHOCKING ORUESLTIY TO ANIMALS.— Inspector Hampshire, R.S.P.C.A., Bangor summoned Grace Hughes, Bwth Ma w Llechylched, with cruelty to animals on tL 30th of last month, and the 3rd of the pre- sent month. Inspector Hampshire deposed that on two occasions he had visited a small patch of uncultivated ground and found eleven head of cattle trying to graze upon it. Witness then described the cllasses to which the anima.s belonged. He noticed that they were in poor condition, nine cut of the eleven being especially -so, wandering about in an aimless manner in ;earch of food, some of them being unable to walk. The ground was frozen hard and nothing to be seen except pools of frozen water, with the exception of some gorse and dry heather. The quillet had not sufficient food upon it to keep a donkey alive. Not one of the cattle would give a drop of milk. No traces existed of the cattle having been fed. He had after- wards called upon the defendant and in- formed her of the condition of the cattle, and that she had promised to sell them last summer. She answered that she was aware of their condition but that she was unable to do better by them. In the outbuildings he found a. tubful of turnips, but nothing more for the animals. On his second visit things had not improved, and the quillet was one mass of water, and the oa-ttle were very weak. P.C. William Owen, Gwalchmai, deposed that on the 18th ult., he had visited the cattle and fou'nd them in a very bad state, suffering from want of food. He had reported the fact to Inspector Hampshire.— Owen Trevor iiiams, veterinary surgeon, testified that he had examined the cattle and found them in a very poor and emaciated condition, and the surroundings showed that they were systematically starved. The cattle though 18 months old, looked like six months old calves.—Defendant: How is a little man short and you tad 1 (laughter). — Witness (continuing) The animals could not be in a worse condition unless they were dying. Robert Jofies, a neighbouring farmer, called for the defence, said that things were not so bad as represented. Though the defendant had no land she had been buying food from neighbours.—-Inspector Hampshire said that it was not disputed that she gave the cattle some food cc they would have been dead. Defendant said that the witnesses were "in co." and had' got £5 from her before but they should never get her cattle. She' now produced some biBs and said that she could not eat that-herself.—The case was adjourned for a month, in order to give the defendant an opportunity to sell the cattle. In the event of not selling them she would be sent to gaol.

11' Linskeb Compound (Trade Mark) rives Ex. pectoration without strain. 9U1, 13^1. gold i by Chemists only. c815rl92w LLANDUDNO POLICE COURT. MONDAY.—[Before H. Mjcetfyn., Fan. (chairman), Ephraim. Wood, Esq., Eiiis Jones, Esq., T. W. Griffith., Esq., and Dr Dalton. AN ORDER FOR DISTRESS GRAXT- Edward Morgan, district auditor, ao>p.3-ed for an order of distress against Hugh Roberts, Dolgarrog, one of the poor rate eoi- ioetors for the Conway Union, who owed the sum of £44 10s to the union.—The order was granted, in case there arc no goods to be dis- tressed upon, a. term of impriscament wotdd ensue. EXTENSION OF TIME.—On the appli- eatioii of Mr Bone (Messr. Pugh and Rone), an extension of time for Mr Smith, of the Vicuna- Restaurant, en Thurs- da\^ evening, the 17th irst., on the occasion of tne annual supper of the local Tontine So- ciety. was granted.—Mr Chamberlain (Messrs Chamberlain and Johnson) also applied- for an extension of time for the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd of January, 1897, to the Imperial Hotel. The i-eanost was acceded to. PRESERVED PEAS.—Enoch Davies, fruit merchant, Lloyd-street, was summoned at the lass court .by Supsriiitciid'&trfc Rowlands for selling preserved peas which were injur- ious to health.—Mr E. E. Bone said that the case was adjourned until1 that court because lie had, on oehalf of lis client, expressed his dissatisfaction with the report of the local amJyst, and asked that the peas be sub- mitted to Somerset House.—Superintendent Rowlands said that tine* then the peas had been analysed at Somerset House, London, and the report was that there was one-third of a gram cf copper to lib. of peas, while the cmmtv analyst had reported tl^ifc it contained more than two .grams of copper to the pound1. —Tlie Bench dismissed the' ease, the defen- dant ordered to pay the costs uf the Somerset House analyst, and the police to pay the county analyst. FTECTMFNT ORDER—On tlie applica- tion of Mr E. O. Parry, an ejectment order was made against Dorothy Davies, Bod-afcn- row. PRJ^ KEXNEiS^-—jThe ifcjUowing wfere fried for drunkenness :—W. Pearson, and Nancy Smith.

ST. ASAPH BOARD OF GUARDIANS. IRIDAY.—Mr Morgan presiding.—A dis- cussion was raised as to the desirability of allowing the inimaities of the house to have beer Cll Christmas Day.—Mr Jacob Jones said that as guardians they would certainly be doing wrong to introduce strong drink inffco the house. .> He therefore proposed that that item be left out of the Christmas treat. Mr L. Jones (Rhyl) seconded the motion. —Mtss B. Evans (Abergele), a temperance advocate, thought it would be wrong to stsop the beer ail at once, because up to the pre- sent no harm had resulted. It was hard to deprive the majority of their beer for the sako of two or three.—(Mrs Rdbei'as said' she was surprised that anybody who professed) to be an advocate of temperance should object to ilr Jones's resolution.—The motion, after further discussion, was carried, and it was deckled to leave the question of selecting other beverages in the hands of the) Master PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO CHILDREN IN NORTH WALES.—The standing orders were suspended, to enable JvIr LI. Jones to move the following resolu- tion —•' That this board has heard with re- gret of tho intention, of the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children) to give up the branch of their Society in this district, and respectfully urges the executive committee to reconsider the matter and con- tinue the noble work for the children, and thalu a copy of this resolution he sent to the secretary."—Mr Htawles R)obeirts suggested that the letter be forwarded to the executive committee, and noti to the seeretiary, who seemed to think he was tlJiCI Society.—Mr LI. Jones said he was afraid the matter had been misunderstood. On seeing thie reports in the newspapers he communicated widl ~Mv n" Wa.ugh o«r* ifche eTrbjoct, -.d re- ceivod a letter from him, in which he said :— "It is necessary that something should be done to prevent disaster to suffering children in your locality which follow the closing of your branch, and such a. letter a6 yours shows that all that is needed to avert such a cala- mity is that the friends of children must be found out in North Wales. They are, I feel sure, as numerous and energetic and generous as could be found in any other part of the. United Kingdom."—Mrs Robert Jones seconded the motion, which was carried.

.,——— PENRHYNDEUDRAETH BOARD OF GUARDIANS. | ■|r;x!MV V. J. June. .T.P., pia-j siding, and Mr O. Jones 'Occupying the vice-I chair. STATISTICAL.—Amount pafd in out-door relief during the fortnight, £ 267, as compared with £ 254 the. corresponding period last year, Required for the ocmiaig fortnight, £ 270. Balance- at tlie bank, £ 1151. Number of in- mat as ait the house, 82; as compared with 80 the corresponding fortnight last year; vagrants relieved, 55, as against 26 last year. TOBACCO FtOR, THE INMATES.—A discussion took place 'as tio whether the ill- mates should be supplied with tolbaicco, the Chairman remarking that the master had no right to allow it out of the money provided I for the relief of tha poor. Mr C. R-jbeiics was in favour c'f allowing to old people over 60 years old, if it were possible to do so, but he decidedly objected to its being given to the other inmates. Messrs J. 'R. Jones and W. Evans explained under whaib circum- stances it had previously djeeru allowed.—.Mr O. R. Hughes, J.P., thought that to allow \1 it would 1/e to support an extravagant prac- tice.—Finally it was resolved that the master be permitted to distribute tobacco, but only I to the old people.—It was remarked that in the past tho guardiians tbemf?elve« had contributed out of their own pockets towards supplying the inmates with tobacco, and it was suggested that this might again be done. THE CHRISTMAS TREAT.—It was un-I THE CHRISTMAS TREAT.—It was un-I animously resolved to give the inmateis the usual Christmas dinner, &c. VOTE OF CONDOLENCE.—On the mo- t-ion of Mrs Miotrgan, seconded by Mr O. R. Hughes, J.P., the 'board passed a unanimous vote of condolence with Mr Richard Parry, relieving officer for iolie Portmadoc district, at the death of his wife. REPORT/ OF THE FINANCE COMP Mri'TEE.—This fexport recommended that the sum of £16 be pædtJo Mr DavidI Jones find Miss Jones, his sister, as an honorarium for pervioef rendered by thorn in filling the nost of master and Tmdhresa at; the hio-use dur- ing the recent vacancy. — Mr O. Jones thought tlie remuneratiiien Was rather small, but they had to take into consideration that they were dealing with the .ratepayers' money.—On the motion of Mr W. Jones, J.P., seconded 'by Captain Morgan, Joine", the report was adopt ted in full. THE DIPHTHERIA AT TREMADOO. —Dr Jones-Morris reported that matters were improving at Tremadoc, and he wished to make special reference to the valuable 8S- sistance given by Mrsi Peroival, Mrs Casson, and Mrs Breese.—The board die-tired thflfc its Wannest thanks be given to the ladies named. COMPARATIVE STATEMENT. — Thti clerk submited a comparative statement of the expenditure of the past six months, and those of the corresponding period last year. Amount paid towards inmates' keep, £6.58: last year, £663; out-relief, £3442; latft year. £3475; total, £4100; last year. £ M 43 r majking a. total decrease of £43" # the C ALL —It was announced that, Fos- ti.nivi'g had' paid J5939 of the second call, but. fhftt all the other parishes had paid jiothjmsr. —Certain guardians, who represented the other parishes, disputed this, as they were certain some money had been paid in the 1 previous night.

JlELIGIorS LIFE IN M b L) LiC VAL \V A LES. On Thursday night, Professor J. E. Lluyd (Bangui) iccturea before the Young Men's Institute, at Blaenau Festiniog, upon this subject.-—Mr 11. O. Davies, solicitor, who presided, said it was a welt-known 'fact that We-SJimen were lvjgious, not. in his opinion, by nature, but owing to peculiar circum- stances in their history, and they were met together that evening to listen to one of the highest living authorities on Welsh history- tracing back some of those circumstances The lecturer pointed out how in the middle ages there was in Wales only one form of religion, viz., Christianity o( the Roman type, "^ith the Pope as supreme authority. (The British Churches 'had bowed to the authority cf Rome as early as the eighth century, and during the middle ages the Pope s influence in ales was as great as in other Western countries. At a much later period there was a second submission, viz., to the Archbishop of Canterbury, as head of the English ecclesiastical system. This was the result of the predominance acquired in Wales, after the Norman Conquest, by the English kings, and it was for a long period protested against by various Welsh ecclesias- tics, notably Giraldus Cambrensis. The ecclesiastical divisions of Wales were in the main what they are now, dioceses correspond- ing to the larger kingdoms, rural deaneries to cantrefs and eymwds. The parishes were originally very large, and after their subdivision the "mother churcll." as at Towyn, Abergele, Meifod, and Moid, re- tained much of its old importance. Illustra- tions were given from old Welsh literature of the various- clerical gracleF-the scholar or clerk, the priest, the monk, the fri-ar, the anchorite. It was pointed out how primitive Celtic Christianity was very largelv monastic, andhew^in the midcLe ages the great monastic order of ales was the Cistercian. To this belonged the famous abbeys ot Strata Florida, Basingwerk. Abbey Cwmliir, Valle Crucis, and Cymmer. The Knights Hospitallers. too, had senii-tuiona:4tic edaHHshments at Yspytty Ifan and other places. The lecturer concluded with a. brief account cf the friars and the feud between them and the bards. as Illustrated especially by the poems of Dafydd a.p Gwilym.—A hearty vote of thanks to Professor Lloyd for his Eect-ure brought tfie proceeding-! to a close.

DEUDKAETH RURAL DIS- TRICT COD.NOIll. TUESDAY.—Present: Messrs W..Jones, J.P. (In the chair), E. B. Jones, J.P., W. EvatiS, R. R,i,chords, Thomas Davies, G. Jones, Qj. Tegid- Jc-nes, Thomas Roberts (clerk), D. Jones (assistant, clerk), Thomas Jones (sanitary inspector). DUAL OFFICES. The Local Government Jioaird wrote sanc- tioning th^appointment of Mr Thomas t!<m.e8 as surveyor of highways and sanitary in- spector for one year, though, at the same time, objecting to uniting the two offices. A COMPLAINT1 FROM LLANBEDR. A purisih meeting held at Llanbedr unani- mously decided to again can the attention of the district council to the sanitary condi- tion of the iplace, and if that body did not this time take steps to improve it, then an appea. to the Loeat Government Board would be made\—It appears that the sanitary in- spector had, in accordance with the instruc- tion of the council, drawn out plans for the necessary improvements, and had also pre- pared an estimate of the cost of the same. —The Inspector stated that .some of the com- plaints made by Dr Fraser had already been attended to.—The Chairman remarked that the tone of the letter now before them was certainly determined, and that they should be careful how to reply to it. The letter al- leged that "'nothing had been done. He, therefore, asked the sanitary inspector how to rBptjy to that aiegation.-—Tiie Inspector gave s'ome details, showing that lie had taken 1 steps to bring abanh..ceitain improvements.—. Alter: soine further discussion, if was" re- Solved, oi) the looiion of Mr W. Evans, se- conded by Mr D. T. Jones, to forward the inspector's estimate to # the Llanbedr Parish Council, for their consideration, as the cost of carrying out these special improvements wouj.1 '08 fhCTlle by them. _PBNiYBONT BRIDGE. The Llanbedr Parish Council wrote assur- ing tuis council that- the above bridge was the property of the county, and that ex- penses in connection therewith hid been paid by the county.—,Mjr (Robert Jones-, Ca-e'r Clochydd, attended on behalf of the parish- ioners of Hanbedr, to give further explana- i tions on the matter.—This council did not dispute the accuracy of the statements made by the LianlDcdr people with regard to the bridge, but Air D. Tegid Jones remarked that they require I to convince the county highway committee of this.—Mr R. Jones, who appeared before the council, stated thar he had received payments from the late county surveyor, and lie had in his posses- sion a diaiy showing this. He promised to forward the diary in the care uf3f.r ,R,. Rich- ards, for inspection iat the next council meet- ing. A BCiiPUTA T10N MIQM CROESOR. A deputation from Croesoir, consisting of tlte Rev J. Jones and Mr Moses Kellow, at- tended on behalf of the inhabitants of Croesor to support a- certain application made bv them with regard to change of highway, &c. -^Mr D. Tegid Jcnes asked if the parish meeting was in favour of the application.— Mr Kellow replied that the inhabitants of Croesor wore unanimous in its favour.—«Mr E. Bowen Jones, J.P., thought it better to tt obtain the opinion of the ratepayers gener- I ally on the matter before proceeding to con- sider the scheme. Mr Keliow thought it very probable that those residing in the lower port-ion of the .parish would take very- little interest in the project, but stated that it was of great importance to those who in- habited the upper portion.—Mr Kellow then read a. report dealing minutely with the question, holding out the possibility of plac- ing a part of the expense involved in the scheme on the general district rate. It was intended to make a new iroad. and to adopt Park-road as the highway to Croesor, the present highway being positively dangerous to traffic, especially by night.—Some further remarks in support of the application was i made by the Rev J. Jones, who stated that but for the kindness of the quarry company i there, the inhabitants would onmanv occ'a- r eions have .smttcc-cd from want.—Mir R. Richard wished to know what was their es- timate of the cost of carrying out the pro- posed improvements and changes.—Neither of the delegates, however, made any reply on this point, fhe Chairman remarking thli-t they should give the question further consideration before entering into such details.-—The de- putation having departed, the Chairman in- vited a discussion on the application.—Air I E. Bowen Jones again desired Hlat the opin- ion of the ratepayers generally obtained. —The Oh airman- and the Clerk having I spoken, it was determined to bring the mat- ter forward for further consideration at the next meeting. VARJOtTS. .It, ™ announced that the Llanddanwg Parish Council were considering the drainage scheme for Harleeli.—Number births noti- fied diirin'jr the month, 15; deaths, 6.— There had been a large .number of cases of infectious disease, especially in the Penrhyn. district.—.Air .1- /Tones 'wrote, on behalf of the Penrhyn Paris]! Council, calling attention to the daiHTeTous condition of the "cut75 at j the back of Osmond-terrace. The clerk was I instructed to answer as before, that the coun- cil -considered <-])0 place in question to be I' private property.

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NANTLLE. THE YOLUNTElEIRS.—The annual con- ceit and distribution of prizes in connection with the H. Company, '2nd V.B., R.W. Fusiliers, took place at Penygroes on Satur- day night, under the presidency of the chap- lain, Rev Thomas Edwards (Gwynedd). Among those who took part in the proceed- ings were Mrs 'Henderson Jones, Messrs W. Trevor Evans- -(London), R. Rogers, Alex- ander Henderson, A. Corrison (bandmaster 2nd V.B.), Sergeant-Instructor Hammond (Portmadoc), Mr J. 1v. Roberts, and the band of the company. Captain H. J. Ro- berts^' who has charge of the oompany, pre- setted his annual statement, and the prizes for the year's weak were distributed by Mrs Rlobinson (Plas Tan'rallt), and Miss* Ro- berts (Sea View), the gold medal for shoot- ing going to Private W. Williams, and the silver medal (recruits) to Private J. Peter Jones.