Carnarvon and Denbigh Herald and North and South Wales Independent

THE SNOWDOM RAILWAY. We are informed by Mr Aitchison, the genial manager of thp. Snowdon Mountain Tramroad and Hotel* Company, that they had on Tuesday last, after a heavy winter, managed to nearly reach the summit of the old mountain by t^iiiti 1 ■ tbe first time since the winter set io e."vru?sj, The fall of snow on the Kr ri ru on tiffin raRge this year has been something w^tf'iorful, and almost unprecedented the proverbial "oldest resi- dent" at Llanberis ennnot remember such a tremendous snow as this owe. The drifts in one or two of the mountain railway cuttings were 16 feet -deep, anii the whcle range, Tiewed from Anglesev prr-smiled a magni- ficent spectacle on th. very few su*ny days we had in Jand Feb- ruary. The railway is to be opened next Monday, but the commence run- ning as far as Ologwyn 0-»ch t'l-day (Tburs- day). Sioce the deplov-Ve accident which I occurred 12 raonthR aLn thf Vipst engineer- ing skill of this country nnd of Switzerland has been at work making +'h,< track solid and safe a safety guard bhe<»n put down trom tbe bottom to tho -Trait at an ex- pense of over £ 9000, ) everything that human ingenuity and -kiR. o*.u suggest has been done to make tbj>< >-ailwav what the company now claim it to be, namely, an absolutely safe road. Thr, ty gnard con- mats of a T farmed sf/ rail laid alongside the rack, with powerful -rUchments under- neath every engine d carriage which grip this peculiar rail « no engine or carriage ckn-accl)rfli, t t-i* engineers' theory—possibly ju" n rack. The Welsh Parli.arr ^nt" 1T party sub-com- mittee have, it is repf' T^ed, drafted1 their Welsh Liberal reor^—' )n scheme, which proposes a national cor-' T>in October to dSscuss t,he suggested Liberal federation for all the Principality, without .interference with ^existing association?.

THE PENRHYN DISPUTE. PROSPECT OF A PROLONGED LOCK-OUT. A meeting of the Council of the North Wales Quarrymen's Union was held at Car- narvon on Saturday, when the situation at Bethesda wasfully considered. The Council unanimously endorsed the action of the local Committee in recommendiag a general exodus from Bethesda. The committee are daily in receipt of applications from quarry managers, railway contractors, and other employers of labour in various parts of the country for competent and steady workmen. A large contractor, engaged in new railway extention works in South Wales, has offered employment for 80 men, and to pay a portion of the railway fare for a six months' engage- ment, or the whole of the fare on a twelve months' engagement. A batch of 30 men were despatched to the Birmingham water- works at Rhayader on Monday, and a further draft of 50 men for the same place is to be made within a fortnight. Fifty men are also required for the quarry districts of Cumber- land. The three separate drafts of men already sent there have reported favourably as to the character and conditions of labour in that locality. In view of these circum- stances, the men's leaders feel themselves justified in recommending the men in all cases where that is made a necessary con- dition of employment, to enter into a three, six, or even twelve month's contract, as it is not now anticipated that any settlement of the dispute at the Penrhyn quarries is possible, at least for a long time to come. Many of those who have already left the dis- trict will never return, and in a large num- ber of cases ar<angements are being made for the removal of their families to the locali- ties where the men have found permanent employment. It was reported at Saturday's meeting that, in addition to the regular weekly contributions of fixed amounts from the miners' unions and other labour associa- tions, a large English trade union has just sent circulars to its 500 branches asking for the necessary powers to guarantee a weekly contribution of JE125 towards the strike fund during the continuance of the struggle. Other new and constant contributions of smaller amounts are reported from a num- ber of other trade unions, and it appears as though things were settling down to a trial of strength and endurance between Lord Pen- rhyn and the trade unions of the country. WHAT DOES THIS MEAN ? The following laconic and suggestive para. graph appears in The Times of Wednes- day, and as far as we can find in no other London journal:—"Lord Penrhyn paid a visit to the Board of Trade yesterday." SINEWS OF WAR. A deputation of the men canvassed Car- narvon this week, and were received cheer- fully almost everywhere. Amongst the subscriptions was a second instalment of five pounds from the proprietor of the "Herald." On Tuesday, the Liverpool Dock Labour- ers' Union sent JE50 in aid of the men on strike at the Penrhyn Quarries, making JE100 in all sent from the union. EXODUS: We are informed that next weekthere will be a remarkable exodus of Bethesda men and boys. The village will be practically emptied of its adult male population. Large parties are going to the Fishguard Railway in Pembrokeshire, to the Birmingham water works in Radnorshire, as well as to several great undertakings in Glamorganshire.

CARNARVON COUNTY COURT. WEDNESDAY.—Before His Honour S;r Horatio Llovd. THE (MINERAL ESTATES COR- PORATION, LIMITED, DRWSTOOED MINDS.—His (Honour gave judgment in a case heard last court, wthen Mr Hugh Wil- liams, builder, (Llamllyfni, sued the Mineral Estates Corporation lLimitedl, London, for £ 56 due for work done andi materials {-ap- plied for the purpose of the erection of cer- tain walls at the Drwsycoed Mines. There waa also a counter-claim of £ 131 for d-urnages and the noncompletion of the contra.—Mr R. Roberts appeared' for Williams, and the defendant company were represented by Mr J. B. Allanson. The full particulars of tho case have already been reported. The de- fence was that the work had not been car- ,ried out according (to directions and the com- pany was compelled! to employ other men to do it. His (Honour said he had most care- fully considered the evidence and had de- cided to give judgment for the plaintiff with costs on the claim, and for the plaintiff (Wil- liams) also on the counter-claim with costs. DISPUTE ABOUT A WILL.—This was an action brought by William Owen, school- master, Trawsfynydd, to recover a share un- der the will of his step-father from John Jones, Drwsycoed,, and Griffith Roberts, 'Cilgwyn, who were the executors and trustees under the will, the tetep-father's name being Griffith Francis. The point at issue was as to the -const-ruction of a certain clause to the will. It appears that -Griffith Francis was the second husband of Mrs Owen, and he also had] been previously mar- ried. Francis made a will, and after cer- tain bequests he directed that half the pro- perty should go to his wife's children and that the other should go "to my children or their representatives share and share alike." Two of the wife's children were dead1 leav- ing issue, and two were surviving of whom the plaintiff was one, while of the children of the husband two were dead1, leaving issue and only one survived. The plaintiff's case was that the share of the wife's children should go to himself and his brother to the exclusion of the Issue* of the other ohildren that were dead. The trustees were the hus- bands of the deceased s daughters of the wife and the testator respectively. There was a counter-claim in respect of sheep sold from the farm 'by the plaintiff, whose contention, however, was that he 'had! simply sold' them for the benefit of the estate.—Mr D. Lloyd- George, M. P., appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr J". Herbert Williams {instructed by Mr R. A. Griffith) for the defendant.—Judgment was reserved. A DISTRESSING OAJSK-IDavid Evans, butcher, sued' William Griffith, Twthill, for JB78 due for meat suppMed.—Mr Carter ap- peared for the plaintiff, and Mr J. T. Ro- berts for the defendant.-The defence was that in 1866 defendant married) a Miss Jones, who carried on business in Twthill, and she continued the busin,ess after the marriage. The defendant did. not know of the debt and had1 not given his wife authority to pledge hM credit. The wife, however, was taken suddenly ill and died. After the death it was found that a. good! deal of money was owing to creditors, and every effort was be- ing made to meet the claims, but in con- sequence of the breaking out of diphtheria the furniture had 'been destroyed' 'by the local Honour said there was no evidence to show that the defendant knew anything of the transaction and judgment was given for the diefendant without costs. A SALE OR A PUROHASE 1 — R. D. Griffith, Oarmel, quarryman, sued J. Wolff, jeweller and dlraper, Manchester, for the re- covery of the sum of E4, money lent.—Mr R. Roberts appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr Hamer defended', the case being heard before Mr Registrar C. A. Jones. The plaintiff WM in the haibit, together with his brothers, of purchasing jewellery from the defendant, and; in February, 1896, plaintiff purchased, and paid for a gold albert and seal. In June, 1806, however, the defendant came to his house and' said that business had been very slack, and) asked for the loan of R4 for a month. Plaintiff lent the money and' de- fendant left a similar gold albert and seal as security. Defendant promised to pay in a month, but he never came near again. The defence was that there had been a sale out- right.—-Judgment for plaintiff with costs.

UNIVERSITY OF WALES. THE LOCATION OF THE OFFICES. CLAIMS OF CARNARVON. The following is a copy of the memorial prepared by the Corporation of Carnarvon, and issued to the Chancellor and members of the Welsh University Court, in reference to the location of the Univesreiity Offices:- That your memorialists gratefully recognise the foundation of the University of Wales by Royal Charter 3;S a generous tribute to the best. aspirations of the Cymric people, and fervently hope that this crowning achieve- ment of the Welsh educational system may ever serve to foster their progress in all that is enlightened and patriotic. That the University will necessarily meet with greater appreciation—an important in- centive to ultimate success—the more closely it is brought in touch with the distinctive national life of the Cymry, to whom it was a welcome gift. In order, therefore, to de- fine and properly locate the characteristics of Welsh nationality, it is necessary to inquire what are the essential features which mark the separate existence of a natioij. These are, principally, language, distinct origin, historic growth, and the possession of distinct ideas and habits. And it is undeniable that such special traits are found increasing in in- tensity at every step further westward into Wales. Through all the annals of Welsh history it is apparent that the mountainous comities of North and Western Wales have the most consistently retained these charac- teristics. That Carnarvon from the earliest times has been acknowledged the most important and representative town in Wales. Here, 2000 years ago, stood the ancient Segontium, the principal Roman station. Similarly, it was regarded as the chief or capital town by King Edward I. when choosing it for the erection of his Royal castle, wherein the final act of annexation was celebrated by the presenta- tion of the First Prince to the assenting re- presentaitives of the Welsh nation. And it would be a most fitting sequel, even after a lapse of six centuries, if, under the auspices of the present illustrious holder of the title, the first installed Chancellor, the same his- toric spot should be chosen for the formal be- stowal upon the people of his Principality of this University of Wales as an emblem of fellowship in the arts of peace, goodwill, and intellectual progress. That the Constable of Carnarvon Castle haa offered his hearty co-operation with the various local authorities and others who have voluntarily undertaken to raise a substantial amount wherewith to build and adapt the famous castle as- a fitting and permanent home for the University, and also to provide within its walls for a national museum worthy of Wales, towards which there is already a con- siderable nucleus. Apart, also, from its his- toric associations, its peculiar charm, and the element of stability which distinguishes the vast structure—which is, commonly re- puted to be the finest castle in Europe,— no small degree of appropriateness accrues from the fact that under its very walls, on a site unanimously chosen, stands the nation- al momument of Sir Hugh Owen, the pioneer of the Welsh educational revival, and to whose life-long efforts) in that cause Wales unquestionably owes most for its pre- sent advancement in learning. That while the three constituent colleges have been located' in convenient populous centres, enthusiasm* may be augmented and! equalised by the selection of a place in a manner neutral, ret representative, for the University CourtI and Offices. Within the ten most purely Weleh counties of Wales, Carnarvon is admittedly the principal town, and the one where the national characteristics most strongly predominate. It has been re- cognised as practically the home of the Eisteddfod, the principal Welsh institution. It is, indeed, foremost of the few places where it has been found possible to carry the 'national gathering to a financial success. In 1877, a sum of £300 from the surplus was handed over to the University College of Wales, at Aberystwyth, and since then large sums have been realised for other national objects. Caernarvon is the place most fre- quently chosen for functions of national im- port, and it is likewise the place from whence the Welsh press to a far greater degree than from any other has radiated and ministered to the expanding national sentiment, the literature, and the language of the people of Wales. That Carnarvon ia conveniently situated and equi-distant between the North Coast route on the one hand', and the West Coast on the other. Having excellent and speedy facilities of access, it may be reached from the farthest parts of North Wales and Liverpool, within a railway journey of a little over three hours; from Aberystwyth in about four hours, from Cardiff and Swansea in about seven and a half hours, and from London in six atnd a half hours. That the county town of Carnarvon is the oentre of a large and important population —embracing half the total inhabitants of North Wales within a radius of twenty-five miles. This are-a includes the principal seats of industry, and the most typically Welsh portion of the people of Wales. At least 90 per cent. are native born and permanently resident in the district, and in no part of the Principality can the populaoe be found so wholly aind uniformly characterised bv the attributes of self-help, thrift-, intellectual pro-j gress, and national enthusiasm. It is worthy of record that in some of these parts the sub- scribers towards the North Wales University College were equal to about 88 per cent. of the householders. The donations of ten shillingW iand upwairde by thousiaind's of quarrymen and workmen involved relatively a greater sacrifice and deeper appreciation than can be attributed to any other class or locality. The planting of the Welsh Univer- sity in the midst of such a people would be a graceful acknowledgment of their genuine sympathy. That the ancient town of Carnarvon, with its grand -environment, guarded as it is by the monarch height of Snowdonia, possesses a peaceful charm and! attractiveness of situa- tion rarely equalled; and, as combining the new with the old, it is rema-rkafbly ap- propriate for the location of the University Court and offices. And though its corpora- tion is the oldest in Wales, dating from the same year as the city of London, its admin- istration has at all times been distinguished by a progressive spirit, its local arrangements as regards water supply, sanitation, means of recreation, and accommodation for visitors being of the most modern description, and ren-diering at one of the moat desirable re- sidential towns in the Principality,. Without pleading the whirl of seething industries, with .mixed and teeming TMpulations, or the vastness of possessions already acquired, it may be stated that no .part of Wales is richer in natural resources or possessed of so efxtensive and valuable a field) for future development. That your memorialists respectfully urge the exceptional suitability of Carnarvon as the seat of the Welsh University Court and Offices upon these historic and strictly na- tionall crrournds,—believins1 th** ;1- is the most distinctly Welsh and representatire town in Wales; yet it ia singularly free from' those dominating influences which cause divisions and dissensions among people. And their conviction is firm that the choice of Carnar- von would' be approved' over a greater geographical area than any other town, whilst the national sentiments and aspira- tions of the Cambrian race would! be satisfied and permanently retained, to the interests of the University. The foregoing memorial was formally ad- opted last Tuesday, when the Carnarvon Corporation unaniimously resolved that in the event of Carnarvon being selected, the council pledge itself to provide buildings1 for the purposes of the University, for which Parliamentary ,powers have just been ob- tained up to cost of AM.

LLANDUDNO DISTRICT j COUNCIL. (SELECTION OF COMMITTEES.. On Wednesday, the Llandudno Council met in committee to select members of the respec- tive committees for the ensuing year. The members present were: —Messrs Richard Oonway (in the chair), W. Bevan, Joseph Hughes, John Owen, T. T. Marks,, R. Ro- berts, J. O. Thomas, W. O. Williams, W. H. Jones, W. Williams, Thomas Owen, St. J. Williams, F. J. Sarson, and A. Connolly (clerk).—Mr Thorpe protested against the irregularity of the proceedings on the ground that the new members had not been, asked to attend.—Mr W. Bevan pointed out that it was the custom of the council to meet in committee and select :the different com- mittees with a view to faci'ltate the bysiness of the annual meeting. Of course, every- thing done would have to be confirmed again. I -After some informal discussion, it was de- I cided to proceedi with the business, Mr Thorpe observing that he was satisfied! with his protest. 4 A DRASTIC MOTION. —Mr W. O. Wil- A DRASTIC MOTION. —Mr W. O. Wil- liams said that before they proceeded with I the work he had a resolution to propose, namely, "That no member of any committee having personal or professional interest in l any plans or other matters submitted to that committee shall have the right to be present dtuiring such discussion, neither shall he have a right to vote on such matters." He (Mr Williams) moved! the resolution because it was the right thing to do, and was the custom in all public bodies where any member had anything to do with the subject matter under discussion.—Mr T. T. Marks proposed that they should1 go on with the work they were called together to transact.—Mr John Owen agreed.—'Mr Marks said that it was an im- putation: on the members of the committees that they did not do their work honestly. The resolutions involved) a principle. A notice of motionl should have been given.— The Chairman: I am Evupporbedi by the clerk in saying that the resolution is out of order; but you can give notice of motion.—Mr W. O. Williams Then I give notice that I shall move it at the next monthly meeting. HOW MANIY SHOULD THE COM- MITTEES (NUMBER ? Mr R. Roberts called attention to the fact that the works committee was such a large one and sug- gested that it would) work far better if re- duced.—Mr Bevan agreed. He proposed that no committee be corn posed; of more than sefven members. They would, certainly, in his opinion, work 'better,.—(Mr E. Thorp, in seconding, observed that it was stated) out- side the council that the works committee controlled the council. At the proper time he should move that no member should serve for more than a limited: period! on any one committee, in order that the members might have an opportunity of becoming acquainted with the work of the town. — Mr W. H. Jones expressed an opinion that the most important committees should! be large ones. Durinlg the five years he had salmon that council he rueverkrrew of the works com- mittee to carry a resolution against the wish of the council. As an amendment he moved that the number of eadh committee be not more than nine, the chairman to be an ex-officio member.—IMr T. T. iMarks se- conded.—IMr Thomas Owen; was of opinion that the most important committees should be as strong as 1P000ible.-&r W. H. Jones said) tha.t it was a mistake to say that the works committee were unanimous on every- thing. Besides, as he ha(V said before he never knew of a single instance where they have carried anything against the wish of the council. —• Mr F. J. (Sanson: But the thing is patent on the very faoe of it.—IMr W. H. Jones retorted that the members of the works committee did not look to their own interest like same people.—Mr W. O. Williams believed' thait the works committee had dione its work efficiently and con- scientiously in the past, still, he was of opinion that it was too large. — Upon a division the amendment was carried by seven T THE0 FINANCE COMMITTEE. —• The following were nominated) on this committee -Messrs J. Owen), T. T. Marks, Daniel Phillips, W. Williaihs, T. W. Griffith, Elias Jones, R. Roberts, J. O. Thomas, and W. 0. Williams. THE WORKS COMMITTEE. — Before any names were mentioned in connection with any committee, Mr F. J. Sarson bore his testimony to the work done by that com- mittee in the past, still the feeling of Llan- dudno was that the committee was packed with builders. He did not see why they should not have half of it consisted of the lay element, in order that they may be trained to the allround work of the council.- Mr W. H. Jones: I move that Mr Robert Roberts be one.—'Mr Sarson I eooondL-IMr W. H. Jones: Mr R. Roberts, Peavymyn- ydd—Mr Sarson: Oh, no, I withdraw, I thought the other Mr R. Roberts. — Mr Joseph Hughes pointed out the importance of having capable men on each committee. For instance it would be useless to have an illiterate man on the finance committee. Ultimately the name of Mr IR. Roberts, Pen- mynydld, was adopted. — Mr Bevan moved the name of Mr iR. Roberts, draper. In do- ing so he wished, to state that during his ex- perience on the works committee he never knew builders to take an advantage of their position. On the contrary, they had been most willing to help and advise them.—Tli6 names on being counted was found to num- ber ten.—Mr Bevan Oh, I'm sorry.—Mr R. Roberts, draper: Never mind, I will withdraw.—The committee, therefore., stands nominated as follows—Messrs W. Bevan, tR. Conway, Joseph; Hughes, E. Thorp, W. H. Jones, T. T. Marks, Thomas Owen, J. O. Thomas, Robert Roberts, Pemmynydd. WATER AND GAS COMMITTEE.— These were nominated as follows:—Messrs i W. H. Jones, Joseph, Hughes, F. J. Sarson, I W. O. Williams, Elias Jou,es, W. Williams, J. OV,'CIli, Thomas Owen, and R. Roberts, d'raper. THE SANITARY COMMITTEE.—These were selected: — Messrs R. Roberts, Pen- ymynyddl; Thomas Owen, W. Williams, W. Bevan, R. Conway, F. J. (Sarson, R. J. Wil- liams, and W. 0. Williams. BYE-LAWS COMMITTEE. —(Messrs R. Conway, W. Bevan, Daniel PhilEps, Robert Roberts, draper; R. Roberts, Penmynydd F. J. Sarson, R. J. Williams, W. O. Wil- liams, 3nd W. Williams. ELECTRIC LIGHTING, &c., COM- MITTEE.—Messrs T. T. IMarks, W". Bevan, John Owen, W. H. Jones, F. J. Larson, R Conway, 'E. Thorp, Joseph Hughes, and iR. I J. Williams. THE DRIVE was merged) in the duties of the works committee, after some discussion, it being understood that that committee would; appoint a sub-com- mittee to pay particular attention to it. WORKMEN'S DWELLINGS COM- MITTEE.—»Mr Bevan moved that the work of this committee be merged in that of the works oommittee.—Mr Edward Thorp se- conded!, inasmuch as the workmen's dwell- inlgs committee denied all responsibility.—Mr Thomas Owen moved as an amendment that they do nothing of the kind. He did not want anything to db with their work.—Mr F. J. Sarson in seconding pointed out that the work of the committee had1 not yet fin- ished1.—Mr W. O. WilEams agreed.—Mr W. I H. Jones: And never will.—'Mr J. O. Tho- mas said that if they were going to re-appoint a workmen's dwellings committee he should like to know what were its responsibilities. He would have them eadidiled with re- nponsibility; because they had heard much of this committee of late.—Mr W. Williams maintained1 that it had done its work like any other ordinary committee. — Mr J. Owen: Question.—Mr Sarson There is no question about it. — Ultimately the committee was nominated as follows: -.McsSlfS W. O. Wil- liams, J. O. Thomas. Daniel Phillips. W. Bevan, R. Conrway, T. IW. Griffith, F. J. Samon, W. Williams, and Joeepfh -Hughos.— Mr J. Owen called attention to the. fact that this committee was not packed with, build- ers.—The Chairman: I move that the name of Mr J. Owen be added.—The motion was seconded! by about half a dozen at the time.— Mr J. Owen said) that the work of the com- mittee was so disgraceful last year that he would' have nothing to do with it.—Mr Sar- son I will resist Mr Owen's election on principle. (Hiø is not in sympathy with the movement. Wr J. Owen: Mr Sarson need'nt. I have not finished criticising them YeL-Tlie, name of Mr Joseph Hughes was added' to th'e committee. THE SALARIES COMMITTEE will be composed of tbe chairmen of each committee. THE CHAIRMANSHIP. — Mr Sarson said that he wished] to give notice of motion. A brisk discission ensued! in which it was stated that -even) if the resolution of Mr W. O. Williams was passed it would be in- operative on the members. However, Mr Sarson was allowed to read' his motion which was to the effect that the council was of opinion that it was Inexpedient for a chair- man to be in office for more than one year and that they proceed to elect a vice-chair- man at the next meeting.—Several members pointed out that they could not bind' their successors. They might come to an hon- ourable understanding, and' -Sijat it would be in order for Mr iSarson to move his motion when) the election of chairman, was under dis- cussion.—iMr Sarson, in reply, said that he did not see how he could very well, because it would! be the first thing on the agenda.— The Chairman: I havIlit seen you too shy yet, Mr Sarson (loud laughter).—This ter- minated) the business. J

BANGOR COUNTY COURT. MONDAY.—'Before his Honour Sir Hora- tio LloydL IMPORTANT JUDGMENT.—His Hon- our gave judgment in an interesting and im- portant case brought before him at the last court, under the Agricultural Holdings Act. It was; an action brought by John Evans, formerly tenant of the Oyslew Farm, in the parish of Llanidan, for compensation for improvement's on the farm of the landlord, Mr T. Williams, build'er, Li,verpool.-The plaintiff was represented by Mr Herbert Williams (instructed by Messrs Hughes and Pritchardl), and (M,r Bqyn Roberts, M.P. (instructed by Mr S. R. Dew), represented the) defendant.—'Prior to the hearing of the case, a question arose as to whether the notifce was sufficient according to the Act, it being contended by the d'efendant that it was vague, and gave no particulars.—His Honour thought that it wasi wise to raise the question of the validity of the notice, al- though it was noc strictly,in order at that stage, with a view of avoiding the expense and trouble of a possibly abortive arbitra- tion. A tenant claiming compensation was required to give two months'" notice in writ- ing to the landlord, vand! that notice should state as far as might be reasonably expected the particulars and amount of the intended olaim. In his opinion, the notice had been given in proper time, but there was no in- dHoation of the particular part of the farm where the improvements had been carried out, and he believed that Ihe particulars of the intended claim had not been stated in conformity'with the provisions of the Act. Neither had there been an attempt to state the amount. Nor was there on the face of the document any materials which would en- able the recipient of the notice to oomeeto any conclusion as to what the amount claimed might be. It was, therefore, his Honour's belief that the notice did not comply with the enactment of the Agricultural Holdings Act, and! this objection might prove fatal to the proceedings at a subsequent stage. ANOTHER JIUDGMEINT. —At the last court, IMr R. A. Griffith applied on behalf of the official receiver for an order directing Mrs Sarah Elizabeth Hunter, of Plas Coch, Anglesey, to pay to the official receiver the su-mi of OW, being the amount received by her in :payment of the rent of a farm held by Wm. Griffith, farmer and cattle dealer, who had) become bankrupt.—Mir Herbert Williams (instructed by Messrs Hughes and Pritchard) opposed the application.—It ap- peared that the debtor shortly before his bankruptcy executed! an assignment of the whole of his estate to trustees for the benefit of his creditors generally. At that time, the landlady was pressing for payment of the rent, but no distress had been levied. It waa ultimately arranged) between the trustees and! the landlaidly that the latter should! take the dead stock on the farmi at a valuation in consideration of the rent diue. The valuation) was made, the amount being £326. On behalf of the official receiver, it was contended th*ib the landlady, (having received payment of -the rent after the date of assign m-ont, such payment was void as against the official receiver, inasmuch as it had been made after notice oif the assign- ment, which was an act of bankruptcy. Oh behalf of the landlady, it was contended that she ought to be placed in no worse position than if the distress had. been actually levied. Had! such a distress been madle, there would have been no surplus available for the credi- tors, as the costs of it andi the six months' rent (£188), to which the landlady was un- doubtedly entitled, would have more than swallowed the whole of the sum received.— His Honour held that the landlady was only entitled! to retain six months' rent, amount- ing to £ 189, and made am order for the (pay- ment of the difference ( £ 137) to the official receiver. The costs of the both parties were ordered' to be paid! out of the estate. AN APPLICATION.—Mr Thornton Jones made an application in the matter of the Perfect Pavement Company, Limited, in liquidation, under section 12, sub-section 4, of the Companies' Winding-up Act, 1890, that he be allowed) to retain Messrs Earle, Sons, and Co., of Manchester, as the li- quidators' legal advisers, in certain matters relative to the machinery of the company.— T-Tifl Honour made an o-rder accordingly. A BANKRUPTCY CASE.—Mr W. G. Williams, assistant official receiver, Bangor, made an application in support of the pro- posal -of John Arndge, boot and shoe dealer, Bangor, who Qiald recently been adjudged1 a bankrupt, and' who proposed to pay a com- position of 8s in the £ It was stated din the official receiver's report upon the bank- ruptcy, that the assets were not of the value of 10s in the £ and' in his opinion the sehemle of composition proposed was one which would be beneficial to the creditors.—> Mr (H. C. Vincent appeared fior t'he debtor, and mentioned the security for costa. The actual amount handled to the official receiver was B100, but now the trustee in bankruptcy asked1 for M more. The amount of these two items would be inourred: in carrying on this scheme of composition. Ini his opinion, this amount appeared outrageous, and! -en, tarely out of the proportion, considering that the estate only amounted to about 64,50, He (Mr Vmtcent) was prepared to pay on behalf of the debtor a further sum of B15 towards the coat.—Mir W. G. Williams considered this to be sufficient; and his Honour made an order, approving of the composition, subject to the payment of the additional j315 by the defbtor* towards the costs.

The Vale of Rheidiol Railway Bill has passed Via House of Lords Committee un- opposed. The railway connects the Devil's Bridge, near Aiberystwyth, about twelve miles from Aberystwyth, with the town, and provides for the construction of a branch railway to the Aberytttwyth Harbour. The distance is about twelve miles. Three of the Welsh members of Parliament are to take part in the Annual Assembly of the Congregational Union. Mr T. E. Ellis will preside at the annual meeting of the London Missionary Society; Mr D. Brynmor Jones will move a resolution on the Eastern Question; and Mr J. Herbert Roberts is to be one of the speakers at the public meeting to be held in the City Temple to celebrate i the Greater Jubilee.

MARKETS FOR THE WEEK CORN. CHESTER.—SATURDAY. Prices of wheat were lower by fully Id per 751b. upon recent quotations, wbiie all other grain except seed lotg shared the reduction. Indian corn and foreign wheat were also lower, the latter having fallen in value considerably since last Saturday. White wheat, 4s 3d to Os Od per 751b; ditto, red, 4s to 4s 2d per 751b; malt- ing barley, Os Od to 0 Od per 601b; grinding barley, Os Od to Os Od per 641b; oats, 2s 3d to to 2s 8d per 461b; beans, 4s 9d per 801b; Indian corn, new, 7s 3d per 2401b; do., old 8s 3d to 8s 6d. HAY AND STRAW. LONDON.—TUESDAY Short supplies were offered, and trade steady. Prices: — Good to prime hay, 60s.0 88s; inferior to fair ditto, 46s to 55s'; good to prime clover, 70s to 94s Od; inferior to fair ditto, 50s to 70s; mixture and sanfoin, 50s Od to 85s Od: straw, 25s to 40s per load. CATTLE. SALFORD.—TUESDAY. The supply of cattle was larger than at the I last market. Trade ruled worse in consequence, and sellers had to accept less money. There was an increase of about 4000 in the supply of sheep and lambs as compared with last week. There was a fair demand of sheep, but prices were reduced id per lb. in wool, and about Jd for clipped. The supply of lambs was much too large for the requirements of butchers, and trade was worse, prices being 2s to 3s below last week's rates. There was a very large increase in the number of calves on offer. Trade was not so good, except for the best, which main- tained late rates, medium quality being slow of sale, and in favour of the buyer. Quotations:— Cattle, 5d to 6fd; sheep, 7d to 9id; calves, 6dto Bid 'per lb.; lambs, lid to Is per lb. At market: Cattle, 2574; sheep and lambs, 12,167; calves, 836. LONDON.—MONDAY. Larger supply of beasts from Scotland and Norfolk, trade for which was a shade firmer, but only in exceptional cases were higher rates obtainable. Fat shed cows sold at fully last week's prices. Primest polled Scotch made 4s 8d to 4s 10d per 81bs. British arrivals :-120 Scotch, 170 Irish, 850 Norfolk, Suffolk, and Essex, 250 midland, home, and western counties, 30 Devon. Sheep slow at late rates. Best lambs made fair prices, but middling sorts are not very saleable. Calf trade slow. Pigs dull. Beef, 2s 8d to 4s lOd; mutton, 4s Od to 5s 6d; veal, 3s 10d to 5s 8d; pork, 2s 8d to 4s 4d; lamb, 6s Od to 7s 10d per 81bs. At market:—Cattle, 1420; sheep and lambs, 12,390; calves, 40; pigs, 45. BIRMINGHAM.—TUESDAY. Fair supply and slow trade. Prices Beef, 4id .to 7Jd; Herefordshire, Od to Od; mutton, 6d to 9Jd; lamb, Od to Od; veal, Od to Od per lb. Bacon pigs, 9s 3d to 9s 6d; porkets, 9s 3d to 9s 6d; sows; 6s 3d to 6s 6d per score. DEAD MEAT. LONDON.—MONDAY. Fair supplies, and trade rather slow. Prices English beef, 3s lOd to 4s 2d; Scotch long sides, 4s Od to 4s 4d; ditto, shorts, 4s 4d to 4s 8d; American, 2s Od to 3s 8d. British mutton, 4s 2d to 5s Od; foreign ditto, 3s 4d to 4s 2d lamb, 6s 4d to 7s 4d veal, 3s Od to 4s 8d; pork, 3s 4d to 4s lOd per 81bs. WOOL. BRADFORD.—MONDAY. The demand for American continues, but has no influence on prices, which were at best only stationary. Crossbred tops are as cheap as in 1895. Mohair is only steady. Home yarn trade still good, mohair cords being much sought. Spring piece trade has fallen off, but American houses can hardly cope with their business; trade slow. BUTTER. CORK.—TUESDAY. Primest salt, —s prime, —s. First, 85s; seconds, 76s; thirds, 72s; fourths, 57s; fifths, —s. Kegs: First, -9; seconds, —s; thirds; —s; fourths, —s; fifths, Mild-cured firkins: Choicest, —s; choice, -9; superfine, 88s; fine mild, 82s; mild, 70s. Choicest boxes, —s; choice boxes, -9. In market: 93 firkins, 0 keg, 76 mild, and 0 boxes. WELSH MARKETS. BANGOR.—(TO-DAY) THURSDAY. Fresh butter, Is 3d to Is 4d per lb; salt, ditto, Od to Os; eggs, 16 to 18 for Is; fowls, Os Od to Os per couple; chickens, 4s Od to Os do.; rabbits, lOd to lid each; beef, 6d to 9d per Ib; mutton, 8d to lOd; pork, 6d to 8d; veal, 7d to 9d; lamb, Is Od to Is 2d; potatoes, old Os Od per sack. CARNARVON.—SATURDAY Fresh butter, 15d to Is 4d per lb.; salt, 12d Lo 13d per lb.; eggs, 20 to 24 for Is; fowls, 4s Od to 4s 6d per couple; ducks, 3s Od to 3s 6d each; geese, Os Od to Os Od each; beef, 2id to 9d per lb.; mutton, 7d to 10d per lb.; veal, 6d to 8d per lb.; pork, 5d to 8d; lamb, 12d to Od per lb.; potatoes, old, 6s to Os Od per sack. DENBIGH.—WEDNESDAY. Fresh butter, 14d to 15d per lb; ditto, salt, 13d to 14d per Ib; fowls, 5s to 6s Od per couple i ducks, Os Od to 0a Od per couple; beef, 6d to 9d per lb; veal, 7d to 8d mutton, 7id to Bid; geese. Od to Od per lb.; lamb, Od to Od per lb; eggs, 21 to 24 for Is; bacon pigs, Od per Ib; stores, Od. RUTHIN.—MONDAY. Wheat, 9s Od to 9s 6d per hobbet; barley, 7s to 9s Od; oats,j6s to 7s Od; fresh butter, 14d to lStd per lb; fowls, 4s Od to 5s 3d per couple ducks, Os Od to Os Od per couple; eggs, 18 to 20 for Is. SHREWSBURY (Corn).—SATURDAY. White wheat, 4s Od to 4s 2d; red, ditto, 3a lOd to 4s Od per 751b; barley, 3s 6d to 4s 2d per 701b; new oats, lls 6d to 13s 6d; old, ditto, Os Od to Os Od per 2251b; peas, lis 6d to 123 Od per 2251b; beans, 13s to 13s 6d. LL ANRWS T.—TUESDAY. Barley, Os to Os Od per 1471b; oats, Os Od to Os Od per 1051b; wheat, Os to Os per 1681b. Fresh butter, Is 2d to Is 3d per Ib; eggs, 20 to 22 for la ducks, 3s Od to 3s 6d; fowls, 2s 9d to 313 3d per couple; hens, 4s 9d to 5s Od per couple. Potatoes, 4s per sack. Meat same prices. WREXHAM (Cattle).—MONDAY. Beef made from 6d to 7d per lb., mutton from 8d to 9d; fat calves fetched up to R6 10s each, and fat lambs up to 45s a head. Fat bulls made up to JE21 108 each, and yearling bulls JE11 10s. Stirks fetched up to 911 58 each, yearlings up to JE8, and barrens as high as £13.

MARINE INSURANCE. INTERESTING WELSH CASE. On Wednesday, in the Chancery Division of the High Court of Justice, before Mr Justice Vaughan Williams, sitting as an additional judge in Chancery, under the Companies' Winding-up Act, 1890, the peti. tion of Mr J. T. Jones, for the winding-up of the Bangor and North Weles Mutual Marine Protection Association, Limited, under a supervision order, came on for hear. ing—Mr Bryn Roberts, M.P., counsel for the petitioner, said he bad to ask for a super. vision order on behalf of the petitioner, who was a judgment creditor, whose judgment had not been satisfied, and for the appoint. ment as liquidator of Mr W. J. Parry, ac- countant. There was a sister society established in the same place, which was before Mr Justice Byrne about three weeks ago, and that society was wound up under a supervision order, Mr W. J. Parry being ap- pointed liquidator; and it was desired that Mr Parry should also be the liquidator in this case. The other was a shipping in- surance society to insure against sea risks; this was a society for insurance against the risks of collision.—His Lordship: What is the date of your resolution for voluntary winding up? Mr Roberts: I am informed that the resolution has not been passed.- His Lordship: Can I make a supervision order in these cases? Mr Roberts: My lord, I don't think you can.-His Lordship: I think you must adjourn the petition. I do not see my way to grant a supervision order until the resolution is ripe. Mr Roberts I will take an order for compulsory winding up.—His Lordship: The materials are in order. Yes; you may take a compulsory order.-A compulsory order for the winding up of the company was accordingly granted.

On Tuesday, Mr Neele, district superinten- dent of the London and North-Western Rail- wav, had a conference, at Llandudno Junc- tion, with a number of local station-masters and coach proprietors, for the purpose of ar- ranging for the forthcoming tourist season in I the district.

COLDS, CHILLS, AND WINTER ILLS, ARE LARGELY PREVENTED BY LIBERAL USE OF B O y R I L. IT STIMULATES, STRENGTHENS, AND INVIGORATES. FOR INVALIDS Nothing can equal the Nourishing Pro. perties of BOVBIL. a590s

BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, AND DEATHS. BIRTHS. EVANS-April 6, the wife of John Evans, tailor, Park-street, Denbigh, of a daughter. EDWARDS-April 9, at 105, Grove-sireet, Liverpool, the wife of Mr W. Vincent Ed- wards, of a daughter. GRIFFITHS-April 13, at 29, TJxbridge-street, Carnarvon, the wife of Mr Griffith Griffiths,. mariner, of a son. GRIFFITHS—April 5, the wife of Mr William. Griffiths, 3. Penygelli, Festiniog, of a daughter. GRIFFITHS-April 7, the wife of Mr John Griffiths, Glanddwyryd, Rhiw, Festiniog, of a daughter. HUGHES-April 2, the wife of Mr Edward Hughes, Plasadda, Corwen, of a daughter. WILLIAMS-April 9, aged 81 years, Henllan- street, Denbigh, the wife of Mr William Con- way Williams, of a son. MARRIAGES. JONES—LLOYD—April 12, at the Tabernacle Chapel, Aberystwyth, by the registrar, Rev W. Jones, Mr Bonnor Jones, to Miss Margaret Lloyd-both of Penyparke. I OWENS—ROBERTS—April 8, at Twrgwyn Chapel, Bangor, by the Rev Daniel D. Jones,. Bangor, and Mr Lewis Morris, Mr Edward Owens, 332, Carnarvon-road, Bangor, to Miss- Ellen Roberts, Plas Lodwig, Upper Bangor. WILLIAMS-JONES-April 7, at Calvinistic- Methodist Chapel, Glan'rafon, by the Rev J. Henlyn Owen, Dinmael, Mr John W. Wil- liams, Hendre, Gwyddelwern, to Miss Maggie Jones, Llawrbettws, Corwen. WILLIAMS—EVANS—April 14, at Shiloh Chapel, Aberystwyth, by the Rev W. Jones, Mr Richard Williams, Penygraig, to Miss Margaret Evans, Glanlerry, both near Borth DEATHS. EVANS-April 6, aged 45 years, Mrs Mary Evans, beloved wife of Mr William Evans, 52, Foundry-street, Holyhead. EVANS-April 9, aged 74 years, Mr Ellis E.. Evans, Garnedd, Ebenezer. HUGHES-April 5, at Penybryn Hotel, Llan- fairfeohan, Lewis Everett, beloved son of Mr I Lewis E. Hughes, aged 3 years. JONES-March 31, aged 63 years, Jane Jones, the wife of Mr Robert Jones, Belle Vue, Fes- tiniog. JONES—April 6, at Bryngwendraeth, Llan- ddarog, Mr William Jones, aged 62 years. JONES-April 5, at the Castle Hotel, Amlwch. Eate, third daughter of the late Mr Jones,, Swallow Falls Hotel, near Bettwsycyed, aged 26 years. JONES-April 7, at the Queen's Hotel, Llan- rwst, William Albert, beloved son of Mr W. O. Jones, aged 6 weeks. JONES-April 7, aged.76 years, Mrs Elizabeth Jones, Canol-llan, Llaagwm I LUNT—April 6, Laura, beloved wife of Mr John Lont, 16, Carnarvon-road, Pwllheli (and mother of Mr H. Lunt, lay reader with the I Rev Morris Roberts, Penmachno), aged 57 years. OWEN-April 10, at Caregddyfnallt, Llan- ddaniel, Anglesey, aged 71 years, Jane Owen. OWEN-April 5, aged 75 years, Jane, relict of Mr Owen' Owen, timber merchant, Port- madoc. OWEN-April 14, at Tyuchalrfford, Waenfawr, aged 74 years, Catherine Owen, daughter of the late Robert Owen, Cefnywaen, Waenfawr. PRITCHARD-April 9, aged 78 years, Mr John Pritchard, Turner-street, Llanberij. PUGH-March 31, Mr Robert Pugh, Bryn- I gwyn, Trawsfynydd, aged 87 years. ROBERTS-April 3, aged 21 years, MrW. O. Roberts, White Horse Inn, Pentraeth, only son of the late Mr R. Anwyl Roberts, Ty'n Rhos Dulas. No cards. WILLIAMS-March 29, aged 31 years, Mr James Willie, son of Mr and Mrs Williams, Penrhos Arms, Holyhead. WILLIAMS-April 11, Laura Williams, Hafot- ty Wen, Llandwrog Uchaf.

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