Carnarvon and Denbigh Herald and North and South Wales Independent

The men engaged, at the Wynnstay OoUIery (about 1300 in number) were again informed on Saibua-day that the counter- notices given by the employers woiud be -withdrawn for another fortnight, pending the conciliation proceedings.

Grave fears are entertained! at Barmouth of the low of the schooner "Eagle Eyed," Richard Morris, master, with all hands. She sailed from Falmouth, where she had been wind-bound, on Saturday, February 7th with a cajrgo of manure for Haverford- Vest

The mother of the new Bishop of St. David's is a Calvinistic Methodist. Though living with her son at Lampeter, she con- tinues to send her contributions towards the ministry at the chapel at Llanengan, where her late husband for many years filled; the office of deacon.

During the present month a conference of Intermediate School teachers and .members of County Governing Bodies, representing the whole of Wales, will be held alt Aberystwyth to discuss the question of maraual training in schools. The conference is convened by the Walsh Central Board.

Dr John Rhys, M.A., principal of Jeaus College, Oxford, is at present spending a. short) koliday in Egypt. He was welcomed at Cairo by a number of his fellow-country- men, some of whom, such! asi Messrs Bryan Brothers, reside at Cairo, while others are themselves on a visit to the Egyptian capital. Among the latter are Principal Owen Pry's, M.A., otf "TVetfoocal College, and the Iqev "David Jones, of Cardiff, formerly of Mold.

A suggestion is made that a normal depart- ment should be added to Lampeter College. A brother of the Bishop of St. Asaph—the Rev E. W. Edwards, vicar of Ruajbon- writes that it would strengthen the cause of Church education in the diocese if the new Princip,it of Lampeter lrin addition to his -other duties attached to the office was also to he recognised as the principal of training schools to be organised for the puipil teachers in the several rural deaneries, and the union secretary for the associated schools in the diocese.

Principal Owen is not to be allowed to leave Lampeter College for the Bishopric or m. David's without receiving some token of the esteem and' affection in which he is held by the students. A movement with this in view has been started, and it is the wish of the students that the testimony shotM be the joint contribution of "the Tvrofefsors, graduates^ and undergraduates of St. David's College, Lampeter," and should reach such proportions as to make it a fitting acknowledgement of his work ad- St. David's College.

Among the debultantes who will be pre- sented this year are the beautiful twin daughters of the late Lord Vivian. The young ladies have just made their debut in Brussels, w<here Lord and Lady Vivian were well, known, Lord Vivian being our Minister to Belgium for seven years. They have been very well received at tihe Belgian Court, and were much noticed by the King and Queen. Lady Vitvian was the only daughter of Mr I George Duff, andsisterof Mr Duff-Assheton- Smith, of Vaynol. Lord Vivian died when he was Ambassador to iRome four years ago.

Slenders of freohi mieaitj, ibufbtetr, eggs, cheese, &c., wiH welcome the further con- cessions granted by the Cambrian and other railway companies. Hitherto the traffic men- tioned has been charged at half parcels rates, with a minimum change ranging from 7 to 281bs. This has now been abolished, and' in future the traffic will be carried at half the ordinary parcels rate with a minimum charge of sixpence only. This should be an induce- mcnt to many to send small consignments of fresh meat (including Welsh mutton), Tjutte*, eggs, &c-, who uip to the nreeent Iiav/J thought the old conditions prohibitive.

It is satisfactory to learn, on higih authoritv, that Mr William Abraham, M.P., "has not violated the laws of Calvinistic Methodism by preaching without undergoing the customary examinations. Mr R. Lloyd, of Llandegai, who is known as the Archdeacon of Carnarvonshire," acquits him of any ir- regularity, citing as conclusive thedaiotuHi delivpred by the late Rev John Hughes, the Calvilristio historian, at the Bangor "Sassiwn" of 1845, that all deacons have the Tkht to preach «x-officio. The genial Mabon in a deacon, and need, therefore, pass no -examinations, unless he decides to relinquish his office of miners' agent for a ministerial ixotorsibe.

The advocates of the teaching andfof the uti- lisation of the Welsh language in the schools of Wales will be interested to leara that an influential society exists Soofctand *?L J- Twimose <xf fostering the stu T Gaelic. The other day a deputation, headed bv the Marquis of Lome, approached the Secretary for Scotland' with a view to secur- ing for the Gaelic language a reco-gnesed -place in the primaiy educational system of j -the Highlands, and what has been done by the .EldMOaitfion Depatrtiment in Wales was Tjrouclit forwardl as an example which the 4>«Th»rities ought to follow in Scotland. The Wv of W Balfour of Burleigh consisted of the usual official non po^umus, tempered bv an amiable expression of sympathy with men* whose intentions were credit to their hearts than to their heads.

•—The "Britifeh Weekly" on ThtK^y, pub- lished replies from a number of[ iiva (Nonconformist leaders T-Li-nr-irkal -Should Britain coerce Greece?' Prmcipal (Edwards, of Bala, writes: — In rep^V to question iShaii Britain coerce Greece» I should, for one, dmphatimlly say -No, 00- cause (1) 'Crete ought to ibe allowed to deter- mine its own destiny, and1 as it prefers an- nexation to Greece to autonomy, it ought to be permitted to chose annexation; (2) in any rase England ought not to acquiesce in the mild ultimatum addressed to the Porte, by which Tuitkey is allowed! to retain its suzer- ainty over Crete; the action of the Turks in 'Armenia should make it for ever impossible for Britain to help them in Crete or any- where else. In the -present crisis, though I am in no sense a politician. I cannot but ex- press my conviction on the question yatbJiave afekedu" I

The statement that the death of the Dean of St. David's before the election of the Bishop- d esignate has been confirmed will1 create (difficulties in the way df the Bishop s confirmation is entirely without foundation. The Bishop is really appointed by ttihe Crown, and the formal election by the Dean and I Chafpter can (proceed without the presence of the Dean. In fudt, unless the Chapter ac- cepts the appointment wilthin 40 days they vriH ibring upon themselveg the penalties of prEemunire. The appointment of the new Dean will resit with the Prime Aliiiiqter, as the vacancy has occurred before ithe election of (the Bishop 'has been confirmed. The I Bishop-designate of St. David's has in this --ense been less fortunate than the Bishop of Ht. Asaph, who had an oppotrtunity within a few weeks of his election to appoint the new Bishop of St. David's who was then Warden of Llandovery, to the deanery of Sfe, Asaph, It lis considered prdbaible that the Crown will appoint Archdeacon Protheroe, who ran Principal Owen hard tflor the bishogwnc, to the vacant deanery.

The "South Wales Daily NewB" has the following —The methods adopted m certain schools in Wales, not many years ago, 1.0 discourage the use cif Welsh among the children were little shoru of barbarous. Happily, better times have since dawned, and scorn' and derision are no logger to be heaped upon a Welsh child for conversing m his mother tongue. In a Festiniog school, during the forties, an innocent-looking piece of wood was utilised as an instrument or torture. It is described as having been an inch and a half long, three-parts of an inch broad, and half an inch thick. This was called the 'Welsh note, and the practice was to thrust it upon the firsts boy caught in the act of saying a ^word ^hile in school. The delinquent had to ho^d it until he detected some other pupil committing a similar offence, and then the hatful object would be pass id on to No.2, who, to save his own skin, had in to turn to play the eavesdropper upon his daw, for it was quite the rule of the school that }>oy who had possession of the "Welsh note at the end ofthedfw-'e lesson had to submit to corporal punishment of a very unenviable description.

THE PLAS MAOHTJ* LLKTH EAR- RIERS will meet on Wednesday, March 17th at Cwmbychan Ma-wr, at 10 a..m.; and otn: Saturday, 20th, at Moel-llyn, at 11 a.m. NORTH WALES MINING PROPRiEE- TillY COMPANY, LIMITED.—The peti- tion of Mr P. Morrison, a judgment creditor, came, on Wednesday, ^before Mir Jujeitioe Yaughan Williams, sitting in the Queen's Benich Divisiani. 'It wiajsl stajted that the Company had no assets on which to levy, and his Lordship made the usual order to wind up. OARESTARYONSHTRE ENGLISla OON- GR/EGATIOINtAL ASSOCIATION. — On Thursday, the quarterly association of the Carnarvonshire English OongregationalistB was held! at the Hudson Memorial Church, Col- rwyn Bay. At the business conference in the afternoon, Mir H. J eifferies, the chairman for the year, presidled.—On the motion of the Rev T. L.oyd' (Oolwyn Bay), seconded iby the Re*v R. P. Wiliams (Llandttdlno), and supported Iby Mr J. Blhid and the Chairman, fai resolution iwiasi Unaniimously passed de- Bouncing the Education Bill.—The Rev S. SR. Jenikins {Bangor), proposed, Mr J. Blud (Oolwyn Bay), seconded, a. resolution, which (was unanimously ca-nried, protesting against the empiifoymenrfi of British anmfi to coerce the Greeks and, Cretans. .L iSTORTH (WALE'S PRIZE HORSE SHOW A1ND SALES.—The March sihow and sales, which extend over six days, com- menced at tihe North Wales Repository, Wrexham, on Tuesday. The entries on the first day were confined to single and double harness horses and hunters, and the awards of the judges were as follows:—Match Pair: Mr H. White, 404, Park-road, Liverpool. Mjares and geldings, over 15.3: 1, Mr John Gill, Highb-street, Welshpool: 2, Mr John T. Oliver, Plias Ffynnon, Carnarvon; 3, Mr John Jones, Whitegate Farm, Wrexham. Mares and geldings, not exceeding 15.3: 1, Mr J. M. Johnson, Newmarket Lodge, Knock; 2, Mr William E.. Greenwood, Hep- tonstall Slack, Hefodeni Bridge; 3, Mir R. Birchall. Withy Trees Brewery, Fulwood. The sale was & particularly good one. The sales were continued on Thursday. This week, over 700 harness horses, hunters, and cobs will be exhibited, whilst next weeik nearly 600 heavy horses will be on offer. The entries include animals from the Duke of Westminster, the Earl of Lisburne, Sir W. W. Wynn, Bart., Sir Offley WaJce- man,' the Earl of Powis, and Lord Egertan of Tattton. The exhibits on Thursday were confined to harness horsies, hunters, and! hacks, and the awards of the judges were as follows :-Mares and geldings, 15.2 and over: 1, Mr Thomas Hesketh, Gamtang, Lancashire; 2, Mr R. S. Dodson, 357, Park- road, Dingle, Liverpool; 3, Mr Thomas Hupophreys, The Gerwyn, Bangor. Mares anygeldings, 15.1 and under 15.2 1, Mi W. H. Roberts, Tyddyn, Mold!; 2, Sir J. Edwards, The Miaifkpt, Johnstown, Ruatbon 3. Mr Richafrd Prioo, 14, Goreepiazzae, Liverpool. Mares and gelding any height* undier 15.1: 1, Mr Williami Young, Court- field Gardiens, Carlisle; 2, Mr Felix Ludlam, Ashlford Hall, Ludlow; 3, Mr Owen Jones, Bodunhod, Amlwch. The sale was carried on in two rings, and trade was brisk.

BALA. A COURAGEOUS ACT.—On Monday, »t the Station, on the Great Western Railway system, a. meet courageous act was performed by Thomas El Ms, the foreman porter. It appears that a man in the emtploy of Mr i^rice, of Rhiwfas, was engaged loading a vehicle at the station, when, the horse belied and dashed at a terrific rate through the street, to the terror of the inhabitants. See- ing the danger, Ellis plucktly dashed at and caught the horse's head and finally got it un- der control. y BANGOR. I THE CATHEDRAL CBDOEB. —Mr Robert tETeatps, of {Preston Parish Church, and lor- merly alto of the lOajilisle- Cathedral, has beeai temporarily appointed alto lay clerk at Ban- gor Cathedral, in the pliace of Mir Thomas Pinder, who had! been appointed but refused to aoceipt, because he had !been offered a. more lucrative aippointiment. MJAIGW (LANTERN ENTERTAINMENT. —On Tuesday, a imagic iantem enitertain- ment was given to the members of the St. Mary's Branch of the Girls' Friendly Society at the Queen's HeadF iQafe. The views showed the work of the society, in England, and the slides were exhibited by the Rev R. S. Ed- wards, minor camon. OBITUARY.—The funeral off Mr-s David Owen, Cas)tle Hill, Bangor, took piaoe en Monday, her mortal remains being interred in I^amdysilio. OhnTcihyatrd. Th'e Rev E. J. Jones, B.A., officiated, and, the Presby- terian CShiurch, of whom the deceased: was a faithful meimfber, 'w.aa represeTitedi l>y Mr W. Bayne, one of the deacons. MiLeR, sympathy was inajmfeste<t towards Mir David Owen and the four little, children, who have been de- prived of a faithful help^meet and cartful mother. WHiE iROIYAlL LEEK LODGE OF FRlEFr MAssONS.—On Friday, the annual installBr- tio-n. ant conaiection with this lodge (1849) took place on Friday at the Mlasondc Hal]. Bro. Colonel Henry Pllajtt, D./P.G.M., N.W., and ^r0 • j-117^- ^noe'n|t, J. P.M., installed Bro. for the year. The Worthy iMaster appointed the following offi- cers^rfL Yincent; S.W., R H. Pritohkrd1; J.W., W. Douglas Jones; chaipla^i? Rev 'William, Morgan (St. Ann's); treasurer, Rev T. 'Lloyd! Kyffin (Penmon); secretary, SHughi C. Yincent; organist, E. W. Tlhomas; S.D., T. WestTake Morgan (Bangor) J. A. Rodtway; I.G., Dr E. A. Mauis^Rolbei*fe; stewards, Dr E. J. L:oy)dt and A*. _I hornton Jones; tyler, J. W. bajiquet iras served at the George Hote., a large party sitting down to. aiii excellent menu, (provided by Bro. B'agster.

CARNARVON. POOR UAIW OONIFERHN'OE.—.The Car- narvon Board of was represented at the annuail (meeting of the Central Poor Laiw Conference*, which was held! in London, 011 Tuesday and Wednesday, by IMr C. A. J#nesH the chairman. IMUSTCJAIL • —^Deputyhchi af-oonifetabl e Har- ris, /who takes great interest in musical) mat- ters, and' choral singing especially, is taking an, actdfve interest in a movement recently puit on foot to form a male voice choir, to be dlraWW Iftromi OarnaiYon, Llanberis, and Nantlle, for the ptsrpose- of competing at tho National Eisteddfod, which will be held this year at iNewjpor^ Mon. V-ACa-INCY. — A anan, named Peter Black, was brought up before J. Issard Da- Ivies, Esq., on Thursdlay, charged' by P.C. PB, with vagrancy. (ffe was sentenced to a days' imprisonment. THE PAVILION.—The performances at the Pavilion are to brought to a close i,his week with a great variety programme not vet excelled. The various performers vied with each other for the plaudits from the (large aotdndalncels. Mr Wlildtaaiii ji&s been very successful in his catering during his stay in the town. UJlTHRlAfHY SOCIETIES. —Mr W. H. Wililiaims, the vice-president of the Salem Literary Society, read a 'paper, on Wediies- day evemitng, which, had been, prepared by Mr Robeirt Hughes, on "Some Shakesperian Chaxactecrs." There (was a. good1 attendance. —Taie Gorsedd" was the subject of an in- teresting paper read by Mr M. H. Ed- wairdls lat the weekly imeeting of the Shiloh Literary Society, Mr J. Wynn. Parry (pre- siding. RJEMANIXED.—At the Carnarvon County Petty Sessioins, on Saturday, Edward Pl-itr ohard was lbrough,t up before Cajpt. Wynn Griffith, J. Issard Davies, Esq., and John Davies, Esq., on a charge of having in his possession a pair of horse cCippers, with black handles, which were supposed to ha.ve been stolen.-At the request of Deputy-chief- constfitble Harris, t'he accused was remanded, in order that the police might make inquiries as to the owner of the article. ^CONSERVATISM.—<Coionel tilw Hon. W. E. Sackville-Westl presided on Saturday at Carnarvon over ike meetings of the execu- tives of the Eivion and Boroughs divisions of the Carnarvonshire Constitutional Associa- tion. There was a large attendance of de- legates representing both divisions. Ma* H. Lloyd Carter (generail secretary) presented a drait of the annual report, and arrangements were mado to have it submitted to thu annual meeting of the association to be held at Bangor in April: THE BOARD SCHOOLS.—The reporc of H.M."s Inspector of Schools upon the lesults of the year's work done at the above sohools was submitted to the Qas'tl lm|eei)ing of the school board, and wall be fully considered at the next. It shows that of grafts eafnied, the gross total' in the boys' depaittunent amounted to JB227 in the girls', £203; in- fants, £ 137; total, £568; balance after de- ductions, £545; final payment fe-eo gnant, £86; total sum payable to the school board, B651. The inspector says, of the boys' de- partment that it is well conducted, with the execption of the reading of the first standard, spelling and arithmetic of the second stand- ard, and the arithmetic of the 7th. The worik in the ordinary subjects was in Tncetc respects satisfactory. Class ipubjects were uniformly well-taught, and the maps dra.wn neatly and fairly accurate. The boys per- formed their drill in a very creditable man- ner. Better accommodation was much need- ed.—As to the girls' department, the inspec- tor remarks that the closure of tihe school last summer had apparently injuriously affect- ed its efficiency. The girls were orderly and well-behaved, but much of their work was unsatisfactory, probably the result of classing for instruction pupils of unequal attainments. Needlework had greatly improved, and! music by note was well taught, the songs being capitally well rendered. Poetry was well said, and due attention had been given to drill.—With respect to the infants' depart- ment, the inspector said that fully a. third of the infante were absent through illness, llii-ose present passed a fairly satisfactory examination in the elementary subjects.— The pupils were fairly well advanced Ici varied occupations, music and dlrill.-Irhe grant earned by the boys (£244) is the high- est on record, and this department is ex empt from examination next year. The grant earned by the girls was 188 6d per head this year, as compared with 18s last year, or a total increase of close oei £ 20.—The Chair- man of the boardl considered the reports •atisfacijpry, taking everything into considera- tion.

COLWYN BAY. THE RiEV W. VENDIBLES WILLIAMS. -We regret to learn that the Rev W. Ven- ables Williams is indisposed and confined to his room. THE DISTRICT COUNCIL ELECTION. —The retiring members are the Rev W. Venables Williams', Rev J. Haworth, and Mr George Bevan, none otf whomiseekis re-election. It appears at present tha.t the Liberal oan- didates will hawe a walk over. A NEW PARISH.-The contract has just been signed for £ 6000 for the erection of a new church at Brynymaen (at present in the parish of St. Paul's, Colwyn Bay), the cost of the edifice, together with a par- sonage-house of B2000 value, including site, and an endowment yielding at least j5200 per annum, being the sole gift of Mrs Frost, MSnydon, Old Colwyn. The founda- ifcion stone is to be ladd in May, and the new church is expected to be complete by the autumn, when a .new ecclesiastical parish is to be formed, consisting of the townships of Llwydgoed, Oilgwyn, and Deunanit, situate respectively in the parishes of St. Paul's, Colwyn, and Llansamtffiaid-glian-Comway. It is hoped that, apart from the advalntage of having a resident incumbent in this exten- sive upland district, the clergy of the rapidly increasing seaside to-wn of Colwyn, Bay end Oolwyn will be able to devote Tindividedi at- tention fc> the pressing needs of their re- spective parishes when set free from respon- sibility for the outlying districts.

CONWAY. I SHEEiPDOG TRIALS.—On Wednesday, glheep dog trials were he-d at Lknbeda-, near Conway. The weather was all 'but favour- able. Considering everything, there was a fair attendance. The judges1—Messrs Thomas Owen, Pyllau; Thamaa Ctwen, Melan, near Abergefle; and — Evams, Bryn Owen, Llan- leohid-peoformed their difficult task in a most creditable mariner. The results were I as foRowa —Claas 1 (open) Equal first, W. G. Robezts,, Llonerch, Llanfairfechan, and G. Roberts, Llwyndkvvfog, Ohwilog ;3, J. Jones, Gelli, Capel Celyn. Class 2: 1, W. Williams, Coed Sadwrn, Tavybont; 2, W. R. Williams, Ty'nygroes, iCorawiay; 3, E. Williams, Hentfordd, Aber; 4, Richard Jones, Graigiwyd. 'Class 3 1, T. R. Jones, Moss1 HilH, IPenmachno; 2. J. Jones, Bron Haul, Blaenau Festiniog; 3, R. Jones, Cae Cwnws, Llandudno 4, G. O. Jones, Merch- lyn, Conway.

DENBIGH. THE QUEiEN'S REIGN.—A public meet- ing was held on Monday night to consider what form the local celebration of Her Ma- jesty's jubilee should take. The Mayor (Mr W. MeICard) pre.sided.On the motion of Mr T. J. Williams, seconded by Mr Gee, the following resolution was agreed to —"That this meeting recommends the Denbighshire Infirmary and the scheme for the erection of a new Intermediate School at Denbigh as the mostb desirabEe objects to which to de- vote the funds raised to celebrate the 60th year of Her Majesty's reign, leaving to the donors the choice of what proportion of their subscription* shall be applied to each object.

DOLGELLEY. DOLOELLIKY AND DISTRICT PLOUGHING ASSOCLA.TiON.-In boister- ous weather, the first ploughing match under the auspices of this Association took place on Thursday afternoon in a field close to the Penmaenpool station. The judges were Mr H. Davies, Oorwen Mi* R Hughes, Tal- samau; and Mr E. Jones, Gwynfynydd. The awards were as follows/: Claso I. (open): 1, W. R. Williams, Trawsfynydd, and Cad-wattadr Jones, Festiniog, equal. Class H. (limited to competitors resident within 10 males radd-tis) 1, -John Owen, Trawsfynydd; 2, J. Jones, Dolgeiley; 3, T. Rees, Dolgelley. For the cleanest and neatest team, the first prize was carried off by Mr J. Williams, Dolgelley, and the sec- ond by Mr Owen, Hengwrtucha, Dolgelley. The president ill tfne jajssoeiation! for ith* year was Mr W. Edwards, and the secre- tary Mr E. Williams, Dolgelley. PETTY SESSIONS.—On Tuesday, be- fore O. Slaney Wynne, Esq., and other mar- gistrates, P.S. Jones charged Griffith Owen, mason, with obstructiing the pathway by aU lowing empty casks to stand there. It was admitt-ed that the casks had remained1 at the spot indicated, but it was stabed that the de- fendant was in the employment of the gas company. The same offence should not again occur. The case was dismissed, defeaidant being ordered to pay the costs.—For drun- kenness, William Jones, William Williams, and William Roberts, ail of Dolgelley, were fined 58 each.—P. Jones, for whom Mr Guthrie Jones appeared, was also charged with being drunk, and was mulcted in a fine of 5o.—R^charcfi Joined, Lhvyngtrug, M^ii- wyd, was summoned for alleged cruelty to a horse. The bench, while dismissing the case, commended the action of the police in bringing the matter forward, as cruelty to animals was far too much practised.-In a case of paternity, in which the plaintiff was Margaret Iiloyd, lilaenglyp, Lflanfachretlh, John Lloyd, Glasgoed, of the same parish, was ordered to contribute the sum of 2s 6d per week. Mr W. George appeared) for the plaintiff, and Mr W. R. Danes for the de- fendant. URBAN COUNCIL. —Tuesday. Mr J. Meyrick Jones presiding.—Mr Richard Mills presented a report of the sub-committee ap- pointed to inquire into the question of houses which were considered by the sani- tary inspector to be unfit for habitation.— The sanitation of a. large number was cer- tainly very deficient, but some proprietors I had expressed their rea,dinesSI to carry out the improvements deemed necessary. Houses belonging to Mr Richard Edwards were in I a very unmtisfactoTy condition.—A long dis- oussion took place as to what should be done. —.Finally, it was resolved that all the owners of the houses complained should be asked to see that their houses were put in proper condition, the most urgeint sanitary improve- ments to be first attended to.-The. special committee entrusted' with the formation of a fire brigade reported favourably on the amonnt of subscriptions1 already to hand. The council sanctioned the vote of £45 to- wards the object, and it was agreed to invite tenders for the necessary appliances.—Mr J. Edwards, in pursuance of a. notice of motion, urged the consideration of the best means of locally celebrating the Queen's Diamond Jubilee. He was in favour of the ereotiom < cf a cottage hospital. Dr John Jones sup- } ported, and several other members spoke in favour of the suggestion. It was decided to request the chairman to convene a public meeting to consider the matter. The clerk WM directed to write the local representa- tives on the County Council, requesting their support: to the application of the council for an extencion of the district.—The clerk was instructed to write to Mr T. H. Roberts asking his reasons for absenting himself from the council meetings.

FESTINIOG. THEFTS.—On Friday, John Roberts, New-street, Festiniog, was charged' before Dr Roberts and other magistrates with breaking into the premises of the Railway Inn and stealing four bottles of ale. Miss Lloyd Jones having identified the property, the prisoner pleaded guilty, and waa com- mitted to the Merioneth Quarter Sessions. A young man, named David Evans, 126, Manod-road, was charged with stealing a pair of boots, belonging to a miner, at the Bwlch Slaters Slate Quarry, cn the 25th ult. The prisoner was apprehended ob Conway om Thursday wearing the stolen boots. He pleaded guilty, and was sentenced to one month's imprisonment with hard labour. DISTRICT OOUNCLLS.The ordinary monthly meeting of this council was held on Friday night, Mr Robert Roberts, Dol- awel, presiding.—The report of the ceme- tery committee was read and discussed. It was decided, upon the xeoammendation of the committee, to utilise only a portion of the land for the present. Mr Cadwaladr Roberts expressed dissatisfaction at the per- sons employed as grave diggers, many of whom were persons of doubtful character.— Inspector Jenkins complained that a large numa,ber of householders refused to adopt the rules of the council, aad to connect their drains with the main sewage.—Mr William Owen, Isallt, in supporting the complaint, understood that these people objected to pay the expenses incurred, and he would propose that a notice be served upon them calling upon them to do so.—Mr C. Warren Roberta secondled.—Mr R. Griffiths pro- posed, as an amendment, t-hat all necessary work be performed by the council, and that the owners of the properties be compelled to pay all expens-js incurred.—This was seconded by Mr E. T. Pritchard, and carried.—Mr Warren Roberta called aitten- iion to tho advisability of establishing a nursing institution in Ithja neighbourhood!. -The matter was referred to the health committee.—It waa decided to take legal pro- ceedings against the manager of Nelson's, Limited, for refusing to allow the inspector to seize meat that he held was unfit for human food.—Iti wasi decided to hold a special meeting on Monday night to discuss the report of the medical officer.—April 3rd was fixed for holding the annual elections in the various wards, and Mr W. E. Alltwen Williams was appointed1 returning officer.— Dr Riohardi Jones was te-eleobed medical officer ojf health for the year.—The adjourned meeting of the council was held on meeting of the district council was held on Monday evening, Mr R. Roberts presiding.- The annual report of the medical officer (Dr R. Jones) stated that the birth-rate for the past year was 31.67 per thousand, and the death-rate 24.37 per thousand. The high death-rate was due to the large number of deaths among children under five ye&rs oi age and to the prevalence -le a severe epid- emic of measles. Notifications of infectious diseatse had been steadily increasing since the Act was adopted in 1893. In 18JW, 365 oases were notified, but last year the number was 637. The report strongly advocated the es- tablishment off an 'ÎnS1t.rtJ\.ition .for trained nurses in the district.—The- council, expressed its satisfaction with the report, and trusted that the suggestions embodied in it would produce good results.—On the motion of Mr W. Owen. it wao, reirtolved that no one be allowed to build in the district until a com- plete map of the estate upon which the building was to be erected had been sub- mittfcedio the council'.—(Mr R. Roberts (chaicr- man), Mr R. W. Davies^ and Mr Jones (Brynmarian) were unanimously re-elected to represent the council! on the Local Governing Bodv of the County School, and Messrs E. P. Jonas1, C. Roberts, W. Owen, J. Lloyd Jones, and the Clerk were requested to con- fer with the representaitive of the Weods and Forests with reference to Crown lands in the parish. — The Chairman was asked to a-p- ptroach the Great Western Railway Company with the view of bettering the service «f trains.—Mr E. H. Jonathan gave notice of motion in favour of chancing the name of the town from "Blaenau Festiniog" to "Fes- tiniog/'—The mm of £10. was voted towards technical instruction in, the Higher Grade Schools.

LLANFAIRFECHAN. PROPOSED TOWN HALL.—A meeting was held at the Nation a. School-room, on Wednesday evening, (presided over by Col. Piatt, to consider the Qiesir&bility of erecting a town hall.—The Chairman stated that this question had1 engaged their attention for a number of yeans, atnd that the want of a puMio haM, in which political meetings, con- certs, and various other entertainments, is very- keenly felt at the present time. Some rough estimates and plans of such a building likely to meet the requirements1 of the plaee were produced 'by the chairman, and! which had been prepared1 by Mr Richiard Davies, Bangor.—It was suggested' that in addition to a. large rootm, capaible of accommodating some eight hundred people, that part of the structure should' consist of shops, a reading- room, ipaiblic offices, &c.—The foLawing were elected1 on the committee to inspect the dif- ferent sites proposed for the buLding :—Col. Piatt, Messrs R. Williams, J. Wi-iiams, Ro- bert Hughes, C. Fisher, R B. Roberts, and Erasmus Jones, and to report on the same to a meeting, to (be held on Wednesday next.

LLANRWST. THE FAIR on Monday was very largely attanded, but lrittio IbuBineæ was transacted. YOUNG HELPERS' LEAGUE.—Under the presidency of Mr C. T. Aiiord, solicitor, Miss. Hasjam detoivtired an illustrative lecture, at the Infant iSLiioo. on Thursday night, on .the good work aocoampkslied''by Dr Barnardo's Home. At the close of the meeting a. lwal branch was formed. PETTI SESSIONS. —On Monday, before Ool. Johnson and — Watling, Esq., two men named Edwin Baa*tley, Llanrwst, and John Jones, mason, Penmachno, wero fined for drunkenness, and John Evans, Nant Coed, Capel Garmon, and Evan Jones, dlitXo, for allowing their cattle to stray. THE INDIAN FAMINE FUND.—At the Concent Hall on Tuesday evening, a grand miscellaneous concert and lantern entertain- meait was helds in aid of the Indian Famine Fund. Mr A. Jones, of the N orth and South Wa.es Bank, presided, while MessTsi W. E. Jones, R. Maddocks, JLuannwst; Pierce and /Huimjphreyei, Moses Jones end party, W. Griffith, Lianrwst; Thomas Ox-ey, Manches- ter A. M. Jones, Llanrwst; and Mrs H. R. Hughes^ Hazel Bank, took part in the musical portion otf the programme. During the even- ing the Welsh drama "Prawf Die Shon Da- fydd," was ptroducedi by a local company, the respective characters) being taken up by Messrs W. S. Moss, iH. R. Parry, B. LI. Owen, E. Pughe, J. Lloyd, Henry Jones, J. Williams, J. P. Jones, D. Jones, W. Edi- wardls, James Beilis, and P. S. Jones. A PROTEST.—On Friday evening, a public meeting was held at the Concert Hall, under the presidency of Mfc'W.'J. Jionies, chair- man cf the parish, council, to take into oon- sidbratioin the ordieir icilaitng 1;0 girant-ing uibairt powers to the Special District of Ti e'rdre. Article nine of the Older provides tliat the new district eh all pay to the rurail portion of the parish the sum of J3700 in lieu of payments which have already been made on water and sewerage account. This is oon- fcideredf most unfair by the ratepayers of Tre'rdre, who argue that the most they owe is £430. But when it is taken into con- sideratdon that the Tre'd're district repaid loams with heavy interest for a term of 13 years, which should have been charged on the whole district, they turn round and say that they are on an equal footing with' the rural portion and thaft they should have their Order with a clean bill. At the meeting re- ferred to, Mid J. EL Humphreys (moved, Mr Wynn, of the Hobel, seconded, and Mr O. Isgoed Jones, J.P., supported, a resolution protesting against Article Nine of the Order, and the motion was unani- mously agreed to.

PENMAENMAWR. ENTERTAINMENT. — On Wednesday evening, an entertainment was given at the Oxford Hall by local ladies and gentlemen for the purpose of adding to the National School funds. The night being somewhat stormy, there was not the attendance there might have been; still, the hall was fairly well filled. The pertformance consisted of a comedietta entitled "Bubbles," and a. farce "My turn next." Mm Walter Hengler opened the entertainment with a lively solo on the piano, which gained great applause. This lady ØÙlo gave other proofs of her abilities) fuiftlher on in the tevening. "Bubbles" waa the first piece enacted and the characters were taken- by Mr and Mirs Chantrey, the Misses Boffy, Mr J. Roberts, Mr C. Jones, and Master G. Chantrey. In "My turn next," the characters were taken by Mr and Mm Chantrey, the Misses Wil- liams, Mr Walter Hengler, Mr J. Roberts, and Mr C. Jones. Mr Seth Hughes and Mr A. J. Fleet sang in a manner which did them great aredft. The amount tb be handled over to the schools will be about JS5.

PENRHYNDEUDRAETH. SCHOOL BOARD. — A meeting of the board was held on Monday evening, Mr J. E. Humphreys in the chair.-Mr Jones, Llano. firothen, was asked to examine two candidates for the post of pupiH-teacher at Croesor.—Mr J. E. Humphreys thanked the board for its kind expression of sympathy with him in hia recent sorrow.—The resignation of Miss Eliza- beth A. Roberts, Llanfrothen, from her posi- tion as pujpil teacher was accepted.—Monitors in the Penorhyai School were appointed.—Mr E. M. Roberts and the Rev J. Jones were thanked for their services as the board's re- presentatives on the local governing body of the Festiniog County School, and the Chairtaaan and the (Riev J. Jones were elected delegates for the ensuing YOOir, Mr Roberts finding it impossible to attend the meetings of the governors.—Phrentb appeared before the board 'to answer fbr their children's ab- sence from sbhool. The special attention of the attendance offiser was called to the irre- gular attendance at the various schools. He was requested to serve the usual notices where necessary.

PORTMADOC. A YUSIT FROM) THE NEW SCHOOL INiSPBOTOR. — On Tuesday, Mr Owen Owen, 'M.A., the newly-elected inspector of the Welsh Intermediate Schools, visited this town, and, in oomjpany with some oIf the local governors inspected tihe new school buildings, expressing great satisfaction with the same. DEBATE.—At the English Presbyterian Literary Society on Tuesday evening, when Mr J. Rhys Evans, ML A., presided, the subject of a good debate wins "That the tone of modern fiction is dieterioraiting." The Rev D. E. Jenkins opened ow the affirxnai- tive, and Mr T. S. Bailey on the negative. Other speakers followed. CROWDED.—On Friday evening, when the billiard table at the new Liberal Building was formerly opened', the attendance was very large. A handicap was arranged and is to continue on subsequent Wednesdays until completed. The playing was lively. Addresses were given by Messrs Richard Davies, C.C., and, D. Morris, The Oakeley Wharf. OOCKEiKy EXHIBITION.—On Tuesday, the children attending fche cookery classes I at Chapel-street School gave an exhibition of dishes prepared by themteelves. The classes were established through the efforts of Mrs Greaves, Bron Eifion, and the exhibition on Tuesday reflected very creditalbly upon Miss McKde, the cooking mietress. Among those pretaent were Mr D. R. Thomas, chairman of the school board, end Dr Jones-Mornis. Prizes were awarded to those of the children who had prepared the best dishes. THH INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL —An adjourned meeting of the governors was held on Friday evening, presided) over by Itilw Lord-lieutenant (Mr J. E. Greaves). The Rev J. Owen, MossM J. Davies, T. Burnell, and D. Mtorrie were appointed representa-- tiyes oai the Ce-ntra Welsh, Board.—'The Vicar (the! Rev LI. R. Hughes) presen-tedi a report as to the arrangements for the open- ing of the school at the end of April. Invi- tations to attend the ceremony are to be sent to the members, of Parliament for Carnarvon- shire and Merionethshire, Sir J. Gorst, Rir W. Hart-Dvke, Mr Acland, Mr W. Rath bane, Mr H. Tate, Principal Rhys, Mr O. M. Edwards, Professor Hughes, Cardiff: the Principals and Professors of Bamgor and Aberystwyth University Colleges, Mr Owen Owen, i%o.—Dt Jones Morris proposed that any movement for the celebration of Her Majesty's 60th reign in the locality should have special reference1 to the Intermediate School.—The Chairman was afraid they were confusing two things. The objee.t. was to adopt some plan which should be pleasing: to Her Majesty, and to show their gratitude for the great debt they undoubtedly owed her. He could not see how the opening of the Intermediate School could be specially pleasing to Her Majesty. It might be pleasing to themselves.—Dr Jones Morris said it was a debatable point. He did not wisih to appear to be disloyal! to the Lord- lieutenant's scheme, but the thoughth they oughb to support their own school, and he wanted some of the charity to remain at home.—No decision was oomae to. THE PROPOSED LIGHT RAILWAY TO BEDDGELERT.—On Tuesday evening, the promoters of the lighlt railway scheme from Portmadoc to Beddgelert, met to xel ceive the report of their sub-committee. Among those present were: Messrs Richard Davies, C.C., J. R. Prichard, J.P., A. Bromftvich, lIt. Isaac, D. Morris, R. Newell, W. Jones (North and South Wales Bank); W. H. Edwards (National Provincial Bank); W. Williams, Boston Lodge; R B. Thomas, 0. Griffiths, J. Kellow, E. H-. iRobertE, Major Hughes, and Dtr W. Jones-Morris.—The re- port of the joint comtaiilbtee of PoftmQoc and Beddgelert was considered to 'be decidedly encouraging. Protmisee of subscriptions to the amount of B802 9a 6d had already come to hand, JSISO having (been paid in. iNo ex- penses had1 as yet been incurred, and it was stated that none such should The .made without consultation with the subscribers.—The three railway companies interested in the scheme, viz., North. Wales 'Narrow Guage, the Cam- brian and the Festiniog Railways, had been consulted in the matter, and each one had promised to give the movement favourable consideration. Favourable replies had been received from all the landowners concerned. The oomlmititee was requested to push for- ward to consider the question of route, and to obtain, plans and estimate from an en- gineer. The sdhetme oou.d then be presented to the County?Council and an application for a grant 'be made. Some encouraging remarks were made by the chairman, Major Hughes (manager of the FeSfciniog Line) and others. It was (pointed out that there were good ex- pectations for a large income to be derived from touristis and others who visited the quarries in th-e district SCHOOL BOARD.—A meeting of this board was held on Wednesday evening, Mr D. R Thomas in the cheir.—Mir J. R. Pri- ohnrd took his seat as the successor of the late Mr O. M. Roberts.—Miss S. E. Jones, of the Tremadoc School, wrote stating that sh e could not accept the post of sewing mis- tress under the board.—Mr J. R. Prichard was elected on the finance committee. --kt- teintion waa called to the unsatisfactory con- dition of the evening continuation classes.— A long discuasion tock place with reference to the finances of 'tlie board. It was an- nounced that the money due from the parish had been reduced, from, egM to JS500, and if the amount promised were paid into the bank- within a few days the debt remaining at the end of the veaT, March 25th, would only amount to about £ 200.—The clerk 00- timated the precept for the ensuing year at £ 1050.—Several members were in favour of disir:butong the £ 200 In salaries, etc., to •lear this year's account, and to fix a. pre- cept at £ 1200. This was aigreed to.-This precept would be equal to Is 7d in the B. or an increase of 2-Ld in the £ as compared 2 with last year.—A second a,pplicadon, having been received from Mtitss WftUiams, head- mistress, for an assistant in the place of Mn Hughes, a committee was appointed to con- eider the matter, full power being given to committee to finally decide the matter.—Mr J. C. Maurioe sent in his1 resignation as as- ^istanit master iof ,%ioivd,oTm-kmob S&bwl. He was eiow a certificated master, and had served' at Snowdon-street for eleven years.— His resignation was received with regret.— The result of the arithmetic examination of pupil teachers and monitor's was' presented —Messrs W. Davies. and W. D. Evans were appointed to superintend the next examima- tion. VESTRY MEBTtBNiJ.—On Thirnsdiay, the Rev [Ii,. R. (Hughes, M.A., presided over a vesttry meeting heudl for the purpose of con- sidering the best means of collecting JB1500, amount of rates alltged to be due. The meeting had been summoned by the four Lewis, M. C. Kerrow, and A. Bromwich.- overyears, {Messns Richard Hushes, J. .The assistant collector (Mr W. R Owen) contended! that the notice summoning the vestry was irregiJlaij.—The town crier (Mr E. Davies) testified! as to the time and places at which the notices had! been put up.—Mr R. Hughes, on behalf of the overseers said that they undertook the responsibility as to the regularity of the ouadmoniug the vestry.—- .The chairman (therefore ruledi that the meet- ing was in ortfer.—Mr J. Lewie then pro- ceeded to exjplaki why the meeting had been called. Matters were very unsatisfactory in connection) with the collection of the rates. The auditor was far from, satisfied, and threatened to hold them as overseers re- sponsible. The irloney; should be collected promptly- They tfelt their chity and re- sponsibility to the vestry and1 to the rate- payers for the £1300, which was approxi- inately the amount due on Saturday. By a quarter to orne o'cltock that d!&y they found that ,£198 of this had been paid) into the bank.—The Collector I have collected1 RZW of the amount alleged) to iOO due.—Mr Lewis: Vexr good'; but J31500 was due at the time mentioned.—Mr Richard Hughes: We have don-e our best to urge uponi the collector to be punctual with this wcrik, and he had pro- mised! that the money should be coiliected by the end of tFebruafry. This, however, was not dbne. Personally I (have nothing againsl JMr Owen..—Mir Bromwidh stated that he had1 nothing to adId to what had already been said.—The Chairman (to the collector) You hear how matters stand.—The Collector: At a quarter to two to-d!ay I paid in another a quarter to two to-day I paid in another £ 95, which brings tfhe sum paid in by me to nearly £ 300.—The Chairman The amount due therefore is about £ 1000.—Mr Richard (Hughes then gave particulars as to the as- sessment made upon them, viz., JB5592, and the amount collected) and rema-ining uncol1- lected'.—The Chairman remarked that Mr Thomas Roberts, clerk to the guardians, was present., and invited him to state anything he might have to say dealing with the matter und:€<r discussion.'—Mr Thomas Roberts then said he attended; to testify as to the correct- ness of what had, been said with regard to the auditor. There was now due to the guardians £ 9400, and to the School Board £200. (No one could) do the work better I than Mr Owen iff be tried.—Dr Morris then asked for particulars regarding the remaining < £ 300.—Tli is led to a prolonged discussion with reference to the change in, the banks, Messra Jonathan Davies, D. R. Thomas, and Captain. M. E. Jonesi, taking part tbereizl- .The former remarked that it was strange they did not know exactly how ale parish stood. He would also ask what about the other £ 300.—It was explained, tnat of. part of I it includled old debts which could be looked upon as bad.1 <M>te.—Mr J. Jones, clerk to the urban council!, urged that the inquiry into the matter of the huiks should be de- ferred until some other time.—Mir Jonathan Davies: Every/thing (proves that tilings are in a very unsatisfactory state. It was stated that Mr Owen oouldl do "tihe work, a.nd: he dad not doubt that; bot the work had' not been done..—(Dr Morns: Is there any money n'ow standing at the Metropolitan Bank ?-. The Collector answered that there, was not, but asserted' that anoney had been paid in an, .account df which' was not rendered that day. With permission he would go for an account 'book .which WOUJ& iprove this.—Mr Jonathan. Davies feJt sorry for the overseers, but it was ve^?r "w^ich engaged the as- sistant elector.-—The ChainmiaiD: What shall we do? We ire .bsmg time?—Dr Morris and Mr D. R. Tltolmas No no<. We must, make full mqujry.—The collector then returned with the account book which showed that the payments amounted to £.125. The total amount due was therefore about £ 800.—TJie Chairman, addressing the collector What do you promise to do in the future ?—The 001- I have on.y to ca^l your ai.vntion to what 1 have done, since iMoi.tlii,. In that ^tt\I Ejected aibovut £ 293.—Mi Richard "^hat assurance have we that he' rwil continue to do this.—Mr D. R. Thomas: Wa can adjourn the vestry so as to fee what f „°l~r question of the collection <*f the Borthygest rates them, ciopped Ufp, and Mr Richard Hughes x<*ad a letter which had beeai received irom a ratepayer stating that the collector had not calLedJ there once dluring the past ear.—The Cotleetor (The (person named paid ;]L to-dlay. •—The Chairman: The ratepayers Borth should have had notices' in May, 18y6.—Th« Collector: It is not possible to put iliem up at every place the same time, and tho Borbn rates have been very well paid lYJ. ..It wag ifurtther asked' of the collector if ht catled upon every ratepayer. He replied that he did once, but it was remarked that L-) should do so twice.—Mr Lewis Jones, ]'( .s.t.-oflioe, SBorfh, contended' that it was very unfair te the workman to put off calling for the ratee until the end of the term. -On the motion of Mr Jonathan) Davies, seconded' by Mr D. R. tDhomas, it was dlecÍdW to adjourn the meet- ing until' Tuesdiay, the BOth inst., full parhicu- lars to be then- submitted as to the amount due andl what had bean done M the mean- time.

PWLLHELI. AILA-ROAID LITERARY SOCIETY.— Last Tuesday, Mr A. Ivor Parry, read a very alble paiper on "Owain Glyaidwr. A CASE OF DROWNING —On Tuesday evening, news reached Rhydyc.aidy of the drowning of Thomas Owen, son oi Mr Evast Owen, Tynewydd. He had only just started on his voyage. y THE VOLUNTARY "SCHOOL BIL&.—» At the Rhydyclafdy Pariah Council on Tues- day evening (Mr T. E. Griffith presiding), am unanimous resolution was passed strongly protesting against the Education Bill of the present Government. THE SHEEP FAffi.-In order b make the sheep fair more popular the following gentlemen are offering prizes at the na1 fair :-The Mayor (Captain Williams), Messrs Newell, Portmadoc; W. Joaiee, Tàe Eifl Temperance Cornelius Rober-,a, John Williams, J. T. Howell, W. Anthony, T. Lloyd, Dr O. Wynne Griffith, and Oapbain William Evans. BOROUGH 'POLICE COURT.—At this court, O. Jotnes, Cottage Hill, was dned 2ft 6d and costs for being drunk.—H. BLughea, Penrhydlyniog, was charged with a. like of- fence-, and bound over to come up for judg- ment when called upen.—The following were ordered to pay the coste for driving carts not bearing names of owners into the town -It. Roberts, Gorsgooh; J. Wil- liams, LlaiwTdre; W. Davies, Sae:h-;ai; B. Griffiths, Beudymawr. TOWN COUNCIL.—The monthlv meet- ing of this council was presided over by the Mayor (Captain D. Williams) cci Thursday evening.—A discussion took place as to wlhether the footpath on Abererch road should be proce-eded with or net. It was asked who had authorised the work to be commenced.—Mr R Jones proposed that the work of the committee be confirmed.—5Ii Cledwyn Owen seconded.—Mr Anthony, however, moved an amendment, to the effect) that though the path had been commefnoecl, the report of the committee be not adopted* -Final] v, however, the report was confirmed. —The Clerk read a letter from the Local Government Board refusing to sanction the erection of a certain wall by the school board. The council decided to write to the school board prohibiting the erection off the) vaJI.—In his report, Dr Fraser reoomar mended that immediate, improvements1 be made in the sanitation of certain places, especially at Penrhydlynog, There wei»a ,4-me cases of overcrowding. He urged upon the sanitary committee to take legaj measures, if necessary, to bring about the required improvemoots.-The slaughter- house committee was instructed to meet butohpTB to arrive at terms for the use of the slaughter-house.—Messrs R. O. Jone-s, Cled- wyn Owen, W. Anthony, the Mayor, lb., Jones, W. Jones Owen, and Dr Griffith. were appointed a waterworks committee^—• The repoftfj of flid comnaitteei which Dad dealt with the question of sheep fairs, wafi adopt-ed.-It was announced that the Local Bill would oomebefore the House of Lords the following week.—The Clerk asked foz power to borrow money. He could do bo at the rate of 3 per cent. The finanoe ooro- mitiee was given full authority in the matter.

RHYL. URBAN COUNCIL.—The monthly meet. ing of this council was held on Monday. Mr Abel Jones, J.P., presided. It was ire- ported that the town, is absolutely free front infectious disease. It was decided, oci the recommendation' of the road committee, to purchase a steam road roller. It waa re- portedi that several plansi for new buildings in various part of the town had been sub- mitted, but the council declined to sanction them, insisting that their bye-laws and the provisions of the Public Health Act be car- ried out to the letter. RefeTence was madtato the recently carried resolution adopting the Housing of the Working-classes Act, and in, ? sfcruefcions were given to the general purposes committee to bring up their report at the next meeting.

TALYSARN. THE REV J. ROWLANDS AND Hia CHURCH.—The Rev J. Rowlands, formeaijl of London, the pastor of the T&.ysarn Oon- gregational Church,, Decv Carnarvon, who recently gave notice of his intention, owing) to the weak state of his health, to resign b.ilf charge of the church, has, at the pressing request of a. deputation which waited upon him from the church, decided to prolong, hia stay in the Vale of Nantlle until the' be- ginning of November next, when he will conclude the sixth year of his ministry as pastor of the Talysam Church. The church o-nered him three months' rest if he with- drew his resignation, but Mr Rowlands, having been advised by his medical at- tendants!, has decided to leave the Nantlle Vale before next winter, and remove to re- side in the iieighbvurhood of Llandudno.

INCOME TAX REPAYMENTS. No claim for .repayment of income tax overpaid is allowed unless the &%nia is madle within three years of the end of the vear to which the same relates, and that all pereona who, though enltitled, have not vet claimed fo.r the ye- eildinS April1 5th, 1894, for tax deducted from rents, dividends, interests, etc., must lodge their claims before April 5th next, otherwise they will be too late. Where the income has .been received and tax paid, a CLaim can now be made for the four years roan April 5th, 1893. With few exceptions persons whose incomete were under £ 400 for the year ending April 5th, 1894, or did not exceed JS500 for subsequent years, are entitled to relief, even when the noonie is said to be "free of income tax." In the case of personte in business whose Average profits for the three years ending 1896-7, were less than the amount upon which tax was paid, a claim may be mad-e on the ground of diminu- tion off profits; while a. loss in farming or business may be set -off against income from. any other source. Partners can daim t-.x- emption or abatement if their incomes are within the limits. Married women haying incomes from a profession, employment, or vocation can have the same dealt with separ- ately where the joicit income of husband and wife did not exceed S500 for 1894-5. 1895-6, or 1896-7. Claims may be made in respect cl. life assurance premiums or contra<^ts for de- ferred annuities, even when uk income is more than R".

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The Local Government Board have oon- firmed the order constituting the new parish of Brynford, near Holywell, "with a parish council to consist of nine members.