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RHYL COUNTY COURT. FRIDAY.—Before his Honour Sir Horatio Lloyd. VALUING A HOTEL.—Mr James Lowe, auctioneer and valuer, Birmingham, sued Mr George Thomas, Nant Hall Hotel, Prestatyn, for the sum of £45, commission for services rendered in valuing the Nant Hall Hotel. Mr E. J. Griffith, M.P., appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr Madden (Liverpool) for the defendant.—After hearing the evidence and addresses of counsel, the Judge said he be- lieved the plaintiff's claim to be a perfectly honest one. The case had not been bolstered up at all, and he thought plaintiff had thoroughly earned his money. Instead of five guineas, however, he would allow four guineas a day for five days insteead of seven also out-of-pocket expenses, amounting alto- gether to £ 29 9s 6d. SATURDAY.—Before Sir Horatio Lloyd. PAINFUL FAMILY LITIGA.TION.-The bearing of the remitted action in which Mr John Arthur Evans, of Rhyl, was sued by his son, Mr Thomas D. Evans, for £78 9s 4d for services rendered as manager of the North Wales Publicity Assotiation, and as clerk to his father, was resumed.—Mr F. J. Gamlin appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr Madden (instructed by Mr Radcliffe) for the defendant.—Mr Madden said since the last hearing efforts had been made to effect I a settlement. His Honour on previous oc- casions had kindly interfered with good effect, and perhaps he would do so now.— His Honour It is most lamentable. In the whole course of my experience, which is not a short one, I have never heard a case which has distressed me so much as to see father and son entering into a sordid litigation about money matters, and raking up each other's past life in order to discredit each other. It is shocking, and I cannot understand either father or son doing it.—Mr Madden The father is the defendant, so we cannot do any- thing.-His Honour I can do nothing more. It is very sad, and I have expressed my- self as strongly as possible.—Mr Gamlin I We claim L-78, as against E49 which the defendant counter-claimed. To settle the matter, however, we will take £ 26.—After some consultation a settlement was not effected, and the case was proceeded with. •—Plaintiff's case was that after he became a bankrupt his father took the business car- ried on previously by himself at Station Chambers, and engaged him to act as his clerk at a salary of 15s per week, and an additional 15s for acting as manager of the Publicity Association.—The defendant was now examined by Mr Madden. From May, 1895, until December, 1895, the plaintiff was in receipt of no salary, as he was then in business on his own account at Station Cham- bers as Thomas Evans and Co. He then undertook to manage the billposting business without any remuneration, in consideration of his being allowed the use of the posting stations free of charge for the purpose of advertising his steamship agencies. From the 1st of January, 1896, up to the time of the plaintiff's bankruptcy, in June, the same I arrangement was continued. Then for a time business was suspended, and in order to give him a chance of restarting he (witness) pur- chased from the Official Receiver all the furniture and effects at Station Chambers, and promised him 15s per week, with per- mission that he could earn what he liked in addition. Previous to his bankruptcy the witness never promised his son any remu- neration. The witness afterwards spent most of his time in London, and could get no account from his son as to the way in which the business was progressing. He never heard anything about the extra 15s as manager of the Publicity Association. The witness then detailed the various circum- stances which led up to the estrangements between himself and his son.—After counsel had addressed the Judge, his Honour said it was absolutely impossible to come to a satis- factory conclusion with reference to the I action, and he was that moment in doubt as I to the exact remuneration which might have been fixed upon between the parties. He need not say it was a most painful thing that I he had to decide that action. He regretted very much that the parties had not settled it themselves. An offer of settlement had been made, which in the end he did not think would be very far from the mark. He I would allow plaintiff his claim, deducting what he had received. He would therefore give judgment for the plaintiff on the claim for jMO 9s 8d. He also thought that the defendant had established his claim for a similar amount, and he gave him judgment on the counter-claim for jMO 9s 8d. He I would not allow a farthing costs to any- body. THE JUDGE AND THE BAILIFF.— Mr F. J. Gamlin, acting on behalf of Mr T51i Cranshaw, made an application. He said that Mrs Grace Evans, of Rhyl, had let a furnished house to Mr Cranshaw, and two months ago entered an action for the re- covery of £ 15, rent due. Against that a set-off was filed. The case had not yet been reached, but while the court was sitting at Rhyl, on Friday, Mrs Evans put a distress into Mr Cranshaw's house for the recovery of :E24 rent. The person who levied the distress was Mr Joseph Evans, auctioneer, Rhyl, who was a certified bailiff under the Law of Distress Amendment Act. Notwith- standing that he had given Mr Joseph Evans notice of his intention to bring the matter before the court, that person did not appear. -His Honour said he looked upon it as a serious matter, and in reference to the warrant of distress for rent due in respect to which there was an action pending, he ordered the bailiffs to be withdrawn. He also suspended Mr Joseph Evans's certificate until February 25th, when he would deal with the whole case.—Later in the day, Mr Madden (instructed by Mr Radcliffe) applied to the Judge for a withdrawal of the sus- pension of the bailiffs certificate.-Mr Joseph Evans stated that he was perfectly sober when he levied the distress, that he had never been drunk in his life, and that the two men he left in possession were also somer. Hee offered to call a police-constable to prove that what he said was true. He also denied having given his men whisky or beer, and added that it was late that day before he knew that Mr Gamlin had referred to the matter.-His Honour withdrew the order of suspension, but allowed his order as to the bailiffs' withdrawal to stand.

COLWYN BAY DISTRICT COUNCIL. TUESDAY.—Under the presidency of Mr Robert Evans (vice-chairman). MINSTREL TROUPE—Messrs T. P. Wood's, Manchester, offer to provide a troupe for next season, paying B50 for the sole privi- lege, was accpeted, subject to conditions to be embodied in the agreement based on in- formation already furnished by the clerk. PROMENADE ELECTRIC LIGHTING. -It was proposed by Mr George Bevan, seconded by Dr Venables Williams, that the surveyor prepare an alternative scheme, in connection with the electric lighting of the promenade, that will provide for the engine- room being placed on the promenade itself to fcxpediate the work in view of next sea4 son.-The motion, on being put to the meet- ing, was lost. BALLAST PIT.-A letter was read from Mr C. Hull, 19th January, inquiring for the council's decision herein.—The clerk was in- structed to reply that the council have left the matter in abeyance. OLD PROMENADE SEA WALL, &c.— It was unanimously resolved that the loan required for purchase of these premises be computed at £500, to cover purchase money and initial cost of putting the sea wall in a maintainable condition. The question of an interview with the Colwyn Bay Hotel Com- pany with regard to the transfer of the west- ern portion of the Old Promenade was mooted, and it was considered desirable that further progress should be made therein. PROPOSED PIER AND PAVILION.- Read letter (20th January) from Messrs W. Jones, Porter, and Amphlett, solicitors, stat- ing that inasmuch as the terms of the agree- ment with the council had not been incor- porated in the company's draft order, it was I found necessary to lodge formal objection thereto. LOANS.—The Clerk reported progress done in reference to the several loans to be raised for promenade, water supply, aDd sewerage works, and he was instructed to press the Public Works Loan Commissioners for an early decision, and forward the nego- tiations as quickly as possible.—It was de- cided that a small committee be formed for the purpose of inquiring generally into the powers of the council as to raising money by issue of stock, and to report thereon. COWLYD ARBITRATION.—The bill of costs by the council's solicitor was ajiin, after taxation by the clerk of the peace on the 29th ult., presented, the amount thereof being reduced by jSll 8s 8d, less 7s costs of taxation. NOTIFICATION.—On examination of the bills, which included fees to medical prac- titioners for notification of infectious dis- eases, the council were of opinion, and they beg to recommend that steps be taken to remove certain diseases, viz., "Measles" and I "Whooping cough," from the list of notifiable diseases in this district. A CHARITY.—Since the previous meet- ing, the clerk had written to the Charity Commissioners with reference to the council appointing trustees of Elizabeth Edwards's Charity and Glanwern Rent-charge, as they Charity and Glanwern Rent-charge, as they had for Ty'n Terfyn Farm. The Commis- sioners replied on January 26th that the order of the Boaid of February 27th, 1897, only affected Ty'n Terfyn Charity, and if the coun- cil wished to take any action with respect to the other two charities they must proceed the same as they did in the case of Ty'n Terfyn Charity. It was agreed, on the mo- II tion of Mr T. Parry, that the council take steps accordingly. THE FORESHORE QUESTION. — The Clerk (Mr J. H. Roberts) read correspon- dence with Mr Stafford Howard, of the Woods and Forests Office, with regard to the foreshore proposed to be leased to Mr Hor- ton, in the vicinity of the pier at Rhos, the council having applied for the lease instead of Mr Horton. The Clerk read the letter he had sent to Mr Howard, setting forth the views of the council. He now read a reply stating that it was impossible for him to grant a lease of the foreshore in question, because it was in lease already to the Col- wyn Bay Pier Company. This was why he stated that the council were but "remotely interested" in the matter. He was willing to negotiate with the council for leasing other parts of the foreshore not at present under their control.—Mr Bevan thought the council had made a mistake in asking for a lease. They should have said they were prepared to buy the freehold rights of the foreshore in question. He moved that another letter I be sent to Mr Howard expressing the strong opinion of the council as to the foreshore being put under their control, and that pro- vided they could purchase the Rhos fore- shore, they would purchase all the other in their district.—Mr Blud said had it not been for the able way in which the Rev Venables Williams had put the matter before the Welsh Land Commission, the council would have lost control of all the foreshore. He did not think any competition ought to be allowed as between the council and Mr Hor- ton..The council had a preferential claim. An opportunity should be given the council to secure the foreshore before any private individual. He could not understand how a Department of the Crown should listen to any offer from a private person to acquire the foreshore, which must be common land, and to which the people had common rights. They would have to take steps to call the at- tention of Parliament to this question. They would have to take strong steps, and ask Mr Herbert Roberts to go into the matter. He would add, as a rider to Mr Bevan's resolu- tion, -that a public meeting be held, and that Mr Herbert Roberts be asked to see the Board in London on the subject of the fore- shore.—Mr W. Davies said this matter show- ed distinctly that they wanted 'Home Rule for Wales. It was enough to convince any Tory on the subject. He was in favour of writing to Mr Herbert Roberts on the sub- ject, and was certain he would do his best for the council.—Mr Bevan's resolution was then carried. THE LIGHT RAILWAY QUESTION.— The Clerk read a letter from Mr Amphlett (solicitor to the council) stating that the agreement with the Light Railway Company was still in force, and was being proceeded With. The list inquiry was adjourned to as- certain whether or not Llandudno intended I proceeding with their local scheme for tram- ways.- Mr W. Davies said the sooner the council got out of this the better. Llan- dudno was going in for its own powers, the electncity to be supplied by the council. He moved that the council recover its costs with- in a certain time, or that the agreement be a was carried. THE ELECTRIC LIGHTING SCHEME. --Some discussion ensued with regard to the slowness with which the electric lighting scheme was proceeding, Mr Blud and Mr W. Davies urging that an engineer should be appointed at once.—Eventually it was agreed, on the motion of Mr W. Bevan, sec- onded by Dr V. Williams, that the surveyor an. scheme in connection with the electric lighting of the Promenade, for an engine-room on the Promenade to ex- pediate the work for the approaching season. VOTE OF THANKS.—On the motion of Mr Blud, a vote of thanks was passed to Mr Minsham for the footpath he had made for the public from Abergele road to Glyn Farm. RESIGNING.—Mr B. Powell, rate collect- or stated that owing to continued illness, he would be compelled to resign his office on March 31st.—'The resignation was accepted, and a vote of svmpathv passed. INCREASING THE CERTIFICATE.- A discussion ensued on a recommendation of the finance committee to draw a cheque for £ 50 increase in the certificate to Mr DIggs, contractor, for the Promenade works.—Mr Blud moved that the minute be passed.- This was seconded by Mr Parry.—Mr Nunn moved an amendment that the money be not paid, as it would amount to a breach of trust, and be using the ratepayers' money in a manner they ought not to do. If Mr Biggs had lost money on his contract, he should be billing to join other members in 11 raising a fund to indemnify him, and would give £ 5 or £ 10, as the case required.-—Mr AY. Davies seconded the amendment.—Only three voted for the amendment, and the minute was passed. RESCINDING A RESOLUTION.-On the motion of Mr Bevan, it was agreed that the resolution of the council, dated 14th December, 1897, to appoint a resident medical officer, be rescinded, and that at the next monthly meeting Dr Fraser, Carnarvon, be re-appointed. TECHNICAL INSTRUCTION.-On the motion of Mr Bevan, the council agreed to send B50 to Mr Hughes-Jones, treasurer to the technical instruction committee. RHOS-ON-SEA. — A numerously-signed petition was read from Rhos asking the council to change the name to Rhos-on-Sea. -Mr Blud moved, and Mr Nunn seconded, that the name be changed.—Mr Parry said the proper name was Llandrillo-yn-Rhos. This was the old Welsh name, and they ought not to oblige people by making it English.— Mr W. Davies seconded. The fact was the English people wanted to make it as rosy as possible (laughter).—Mr Nunn. thought Llandrillo-yn-Rhos rather long.—Mr Prary I thought you had learned Welsh.—Mr Nunn And I have also learned liberty and Home Rule. If they want it to be called Rhos-on-Sea, we ought to let it be so. A PETITION.—The Clerk said that the petition to the Railway Company for better station accommodation was signed by 600 people. The Company had simply acknow- ledged the receipt of it.

CONWAY UK BAN DISTRICT COUNCIL. FRIDAY.—Under the presidency of Mr John Davies, J.P. UNFIT FOR HABITATION.—Mr Elias Davies, the sanitary inspector, reported as follows respecting Caerhun parish —A house called Ty'ncelyn, Roe Wen, condemned some months ago as unfit for habitation, is occu- pied by Mrs J. Jones (late of Pengwern). I consider this action on her part most ser- ic-us, as when I visited the house I found she kept poultry in the same, and further, kept poultry in the privy, which simply amounts to cruelty. The same has been re- ported to the police, according to your in- structions.—On the motion of Mr Robert Evans, the clerk was instructed to write to the agent of the Caerhun Estate, informing hi mthat the house is not to be inhabited before it is put in a sanitary condition. INDICATORS.—The surveyor's recom- mendation that indicators be fixed along the water main from Windmill to Penrhynside, and from Pensarn to the Windmill, was adopted. THE WATER KEY.-It was deecided that Mr Hugh Owen, Snottyn, keep the water key for the parish of Llangystenyn. SCARLET FEVER AT LLYSFAEN.— The sanitary inspector reported —I visited this parish several times during the month, having had 19 cases of scarlet fever reported. I have visited all the cases, and supplied dis- infectants to each. Also ordered the Llys- faen School to be closed for three weeks, which had been done, and served another order on the 31st of January to close the same for two weeks. I have taken water sample from the water cask which they use at Croesonen; found thd same unfit for use, according to Dr Fraser's analysis, which he has reported. Most of the people in Llys- faen have their supply from rain water casks. I consider they ought to have an iron tank, and not an old paraffin cask.—Mr Robert Evans asked by whose order the water had been analysed.-The Sanitary Inspector re- plied that he stent it to Dr Fraser.—Mr Evans I do not think that it was right for you to do so without orders.—Mr Hugh O'ven Will it cost anything ?—The Inspec- tor No.—Mr Evans said that there was plenty of a supply of pure water at Llysfaen, and that there was no need for anyone to drink rain water from casks.-The Inspec- tor But they do it.—Mr Evans If they like to take poison we cannot help them.- It was eventually decided not to take any action with regard to the recommendation of the sanitary inspector. RUBBISH.-The clerk was instructed to serve notices on Messrs Sheffield and Evans, contractors, who had constructed the new drainage works at Penrhynside, to remove the rubbish which they were alleged to have left on the road side. ROAD EXPENDITURE. — Mr Hugh Jones, surveyor, reported that the sum ex- pended on the roads during the three months ending December 31st, 1897, was £146. UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF NORT-r WALES.—Mr W. F. Jones, Bodidda, was appointed to represent the council on the court of governors of the University College of North Wales, Bangor. NOTICE TO LEAVE.—Mr Robert Evans moved that three months' notice be given to Mr Elias Davies to terminate his engagement as sanitary inspector for the board, and to notify the same to the Local Government Board.—Mr Hugh Owen seconded.-The Sanitary Inspector, speaking in reference to the motion, said he had filled this office for over twenty years. The first two years he ) only acted as a sanitary inspector, but at the I end of that period he was asked if he would undertake to act as surveyor as well, and he did so, without any payment at all. Of i course, he was not a qualified surveyor, but he did his best; but the point was that he had done so without receiving a penny for his services, and he thought it was rather I hard lines that they should not treat him as they proposed to do. The Local Govern- ment Board, he pointed out, would have to hold an inquiry into the matter before any- thing could be done.—The motion was car- ried nem. con.

NORTH WALES WESLEYAN-MEm ODISM. -It has been decided to hold the 1898 annual synod of the North Wales Welsh Wesleyan Methodist District at Abergele in May, under the presidency of the Rev Hugh Jones, of Birkenhead. The Revs D. J. Waller, D.D., and Professor R. Waddy Moss have been appointed to at- tend the meetings of the synod as repre- sentatives of the British Conference. WELSH CONGREGATIONAL FOR- WARD MOVEMENT.—The fund of J320,000, which the Welsh Congregational Union is raising for aggressive purposes, is being constantly augmented by new dona- tions. Mr J. C. Jones, of Llanarth, has promised £25, and the members of the Bala Independent Church, £ 150; Corwen Church will raise M; Soar, near Bala, £ 25; and Llandrillo, £ 20; Mr Richard Evans, Llanllechid, Bethesda, £20. The total promises now exceed JB7000. The Rev O. L. Roberts, Liverpool, is the secretary of the Forward Movement for North Wales and the English towns.

EXTRACT FROM A LECTURE ON FOODS AND THEIR VALUES," BY DR. ANDREW WILSON, F.R.S.E., etc. -'If pny motiveg first. of dne regard' for health, and second, of getting full food value for money expended—can be said to weigh with us in choosing our food, then I sav that Cocoa (Epps's being the most nutritious) should be made to replace tea and coffee without hesita- tion. Crtcoa is a food; tea and coffee are not foods. This is the whole science of the matter in a nut helJ, and h- who runs mav read the obvious moral of the story." 575rl98o

CONWAY PEfTY SESSIONS. MONDAY.—Before H. Kneeshaw, Esq. (chairman), Dr E. A. Prichard, J. A. Pic- ton, Esq., Ephraiin Wood, Esq., Edward Jones, Esq., Albert Wood, Esq., and C. J. Wallace, Esq. (Mavor of Conway). ADJOURNED. — Mr W. P. Roberts (Lianrwsr) made an application with regard to the cases against G. Stokes, G. Jones, and W. Roberts, labourers, in the employ of Mr John Jones, timber merchants, Liver- pool. Tiiey were charged by Supt. Rees, at the instance of the Carnarvonshire Coun- ty Council, with breaking up the road at at the instance of the Carnarvonshire Coun- ty Council, with breaking up the road at Dolgarrog and causing damage.—Mr Roberts applied that the cases be adjourned to the next court.—Supt. Rees did not object, and I the application was granted. SUSPECTED OF POACHING. -Three men, named W. Williams, Joseph Jones, I and Hugh Roberts, all of Conway, were charged by Police-constable David Williams under the Poaching Prevention Act.—The officer stated that he and P.C. Jones met the defendants on the road leading from Gyffin to Henryd on the evening of the 3rd of January. As he was rather suspicious that they had been on land in search of game, the witness and his fellow-officer stopped them. Upon searching them, wit- ness found in their possession 16 nets, and a ferret muzzled in a bag. They were ac- companied with two dogs. Twelve of the nets were wet, and covered with rabbits' hair. The dogs, also, were covered with dirt all over, as if they had been in the ground. — The defendants were each fined 20s and costs. DBT^K AND REFUSING TO QUIT.— W. J. Thomas, Penmaenmawr, was fined £1 and costs for being drunk and refusing to quit the Broneryri Hotel on the 4th of Janu- ary. DRUNK, DISORDERLY, AND AS- SAULTING A U AMEKEEPER. —W. Wil- liams, Rosemary Court, Conway, pleaded guilty to being drunk and disorderly. The. defendant was further charged with assault- ing Hugh Roberts, gamekeeper, Benarth. —The latter, in his evidence, stated that the accused came up to him on the street on the 18th of January, and threatened to blow him up for giving evidence against a certain man at the previous court. On complainant remonstrating, the defendant hit him on the lip.—P.C. David Williams (30) stated that the complainant called to see him on the evening of the day in ques- tion. His mouth was swollen, and bleeding 1 profusely. — The Bench sentenced the de- fendant to a month's imprisonment with hard labour for each offence, the sentence to run concurrently. THE PENMAENMAWR SOCIAL CLUB. -Richard Roberts, Minafon, Llanfairfech- an, was charged by Police-constable Nelson with coming from the Social Club, Penmaen- mawr, on Sunday, the 30th ult., drunk and I disorderly — The defendant gave a false- name.—He was fined 5s and costs. CRUELTY TO ANIMALS.—Robert Ed- wards, Penypia, Conway, was summoned by Jabez Dowty, for causing a horse to be worked in an unfit state, and was fined 20s and costs. — Moses Jones, Bwlch, Tywyn, for whom Mr Chamberlain appeared, was charged with cruelty to a horse—The Bench dismissed the case with a caution. A CRUEL HUSBAND. — Ellen Evans, Tywyn, summoned her husband, Robert Ev- I ans, joiner, for an aggravated assault, and applied for a separation order.—Mr R. S. Chamberlain appeared for the complainant. -Mrs Evans stated that she was a widow with three children before she married the defendant five years ago. He had begun to abuse her before they were married (laugh- I ter), and continued to do so after they were married.—A Magistrate: Still you married him ?—The Complainant explained that for a long time before thev were married he was kind to her, and for some time afterwardsi The furniture was her's. She was cook to a gentleman at Deganwy, and obtained B18 a year. Besides that, she got money from gentlemen who put up at the house. From one gentleman, she got 25. From her earnings and her cow's milk, she had saved J312, which were her property. For six months, the defendant had treated her cruel- ly, and often struck and bruised her. On Saturday, the 29th of January, he struck her on the forehead, and bruised, her face. I He also kicked her from the house to the I yard. She received a violent kick in the thigh, and there were still marks. After being struck, she bled profusely from the mouth and nostrils. One of the* neighbours took her in.—Jane Evans and Maria Hughes gave further evidence, after which the de- J. fendant maintained that the whole affair was only a tiff, and that the complainant was a I perjurer. He owned the c-.v and the money.—The defendant, who had been un- dergoing terms of imprisons, en. for assaults upon other people, was now sentenced to undergo 14 days' with hard labour. A se- paration order was also granted to the wife-, the defendant being called upon to pay 58 a week towards her maintenance. THE ROYAL OAK, LLANDUDNO. — On the application of Mr R. S. Chamber- lain, the license of the Royal Oak, Llandud- no, was transferred from Ernest Parr to Mr Joseph Perry (Perry and Allen). DRUNKENNESS. — Joseph Stone, a, r tramping tailor, and Owen J ones, Penmyn- ydd, Llandudno, were each fined for drunkenness. A LLANDUDNO CABBY IN TROUBLE. —John Evans, alias Williams, cab driver, Llandudno, was charged with travelling without a ticket, and giving a false name.— Mr Fenna prosecuted, and Mr Henderson defended.—Edgar S. Swann, a ticket collec- tor, said the defendant arrived by the mail from Holyhead, due at Llandudno Junction at 9.30 p.m., and asked for a ticket for Llan- dudno, offering 3d. He denied coming from Conway by train, and gave a false name and address, namely, J- Williams, 3, Tyisa'- road, Llandudno. Subsequently v he ad- mitted coming from Conway without a tic- ket. Another man with the defendant gave a false name and address. They had not found the latter yet.—Mr Henderson plead- ed guilty on behalf of his client, and stated that he had borne an unblemished character for over 20 years at Llandudno, and this was his first off.ence.-The Bench imposed a fine of 10s and costs for defrauding the com- pany, and 10s and costs for giving a false name. ANOTHER RAILWAY CASE. — Evan Evans, an old platelayer, Glanconway, was charged with travelling without a ticket from Aber to Conway, and also with assaulting E. S. Swann, ticket collector.—The latter stated that when he discovered the fraud of the defendant, the latter knocked him into his office, and said he would "make him into mincemeat," "put his eye in a sling," and "do for him outside."—The de- fendant was fined) 10s and costs for each offence. SERIOUS CASES AGAINST AN OLD SIGNALMAN.-David Jones, now residing at) Llanrwst, was charged with travelling without paying his fare, and stealing tickets. —Mr Fenna said these were extraordinary cases. The defendant had been ten years in the service of the company as a signalman and assistant ticket collector, latterly at Holyhead.—Mr J. E. Humphreys said he I might shorten matters by admitting all the facts. When the defendant left the employ of the company on November 3rd last, he was out of work until December, and was trying to get a place at Llanrwst. During December, the defendant wrote to Mr Neele that lie was entitled to the return of certain^ pension money, that he had served the com- pany well for eleven years, and his principal reason for u^ing the tickets was iliat he was hard up, and that a few pounds was due to him as pension money.—Mr Fenna replied that this was scarcelv true. Irregularities 11 had been going on of the same kind when the- defendant was in the employ of the com- pany, and that was why he was dismissed.- The case of larceny was then proceeded with.-Harry Rowse, booking-clerk at Ches- ter Station, produced the train books for October 10th, 1895, and stated that he is- sued a second-class ticket from Chester to Westland Row, Dublin, on that date. The number was 2559. On the 28th Septem- her, he issued a third-class from Chester to Dublin North Wall. The number was 4728. On the 22nd of October, he issued a third return tourist from Chester to Westland Row, Dublin. The number was 018.—J. Henry Davies, who until recently was a. booking-clerk at Holyhead, said that lie produced the train book from the 30th of October last. He issued tickets to passen- gers that afternoon. Tickets 593 and 594 were third-class from Holyhead to Birken- head. On the same day, lie issued ticket 9410 from Holyhead to Liverpool. Witness knew the defendant Jones. The tickets were not issued to him.—William Johnson, inspector in the service of the railway com- pany at Holyhead, said that he was on duty on the 28th September last. The accused was also on duty. He was a signalman at No. 2 Box, and, therefore, had nothing to do with the collection of tickets that day. Defendant was also on duty on the 30tli Oc- tober, 1897. He could not be at Liverpool on that date. Accused was a Sunday relief- man on that day. Could not possibly col- lect tickets on the above dates.-Richard Fletcher, foreman in the company's service at Holyhead, said that the accused was em- ployed on the 9th and 10th of October in working njight time. He occupied part of his time in the goods and the passenger de- partments. On the 26th October, the duties and the hours of the defendant would be the same.—George Pierce, senior ticket col- lector at Holyhead, deposed that the accused assisted him more or less during the last four years in the collecting and checking of tickets. His duty would be to hand the tickets collected from each train to witness. The tickets would then be cancelled, and subsequently forwarded to the audit depart- ment in London. It would be the duty of the accused to examine the tickets of the up Irish Mail and collect Chester ones. None of the six tickets produced were cancelled, with the exception of one. None of them had been accounted to audit.—Harry Birch, ticket inspector at Holyhead, said that he saw the defendant on the 28th September last. For a certain object, he followed him from Holyhead to Llandudno Junction. They went to the ticket collector's office, 1 when witness said to him, "David, I expect you have taken tickets from Holyhead. You booked from Holyhead to Valley, and you produce here a second-class return half from Westland Row to Chester, and you have paid excess to Llanrwst." He replied, "It is quite true," and he produced ticket 2559 I and another from his pockets. Witness stated that he knew he had more. There- I upon, defendant took out his purse from his hip pocket, and took out three more tickets, as well as the Valley ticket. Witness ac, cused him of several cases of fraud, which he admitted. With the exception of one, all the dates had been taken off. Birch asked how he got possession of the tickets, and he replied, "I got them while in the service of the company at Holyhead. I am very sorry for what I have done." — Mr Hum- phreys, in addressing the Bench in mitiga- tion of penalty, stated that the tickets came to the possession of the accused in a lawful manner, though it might be a breach of duty on his part in not handing the same over to the chief ticket collector. He was now in a good position at Llanrwst, and hav- ing a young wife and family. The company had dealt rather severely witn him; it looked more like persecution than prosecu- tion, when trying to get the man punished for two offences in this way.—The Bench fined the defendant 20s and costs in each case of travelling without paying his fare, and in the larceny case bound him over to come up for judgment when called upon; This would not have been done only it was a first offence, and they wished to giye the young man another chance.

LLANDUDNO DIVORCE CASE. I In the Divorce Court on Friday, Sir F. I Jeune had before him the petition of Mr Hubert Price, cycle manufacturer, residing at 36, George-road, Edgbaston, for a dis- I solution of his marriage on the ground of his wife's alleged adultery with Thomas H. Reano, a wandering minstrel. It was stated J' that the respondent and co-respondent were now living together at Thomas-street, Old- I ham. There was no defence.—Mr Priest- ley, in opening the case, said the petitioner met his wife in October, 1886, when she was playing in comic opera, under the name of Chippingdale, and he was married to her in February, 1888. They lived together in Birmingham, but every summer Mr Price took a house by the sea for three months for the benefit of his wife and children. In 1397 he took a cottage at Llandudno, and the three children and a servant went down with Mrs Price. Owing to the cycle boom, petitioner was only able to get down on one occasion. It appeared that Mrs Price be. r came acquainted with the co-respondent, who was a minstrel performing on the sands. He visited her at the house, she encouraged his visits, and eventually he stayed the night. The parties returned to Birmingham at the end of August. In the following September Mrs Price expressed her inten- tion of going to stay with an old lady friend at a "hydro" in Llandudno, but instead of staying with an old lady she stayed with Reano. At the time of the marriage Mr Price asked his wife for her correct name, and she told him it was Dorothy Rosalind Linton; but last year he ascertained that it was Chard.—Mr Price was called, and gave evidence bearing out counsel's state- ment. They resided! in Birmingham and the neighbourhood until this unhappy busi- ness occurred. Last year, he found that his wife's real maiden name was Chard. He could give no explanation of her conduct other than deliberate lying. His wife and family went to Llandudno for the summer holiday; but owing to pressure of business he could not join her. While away in September his wife wrote letters to her sister, who was staying at the house. One letter was for the purpose of showing him, but a second letter was enclosed for her own personal perusal. On October 10th he went to the writing desk, and found a letter from the brother of this man Reano to his wife's sister. That letter contained the sentence, "Does; Price. still think that Dot is still with the lady cot?" He at once spoke to Miss Chard, and she then admitted that respond- ent was really staying with this man Reano. He immediately wrote to his wife, and de- clined to have anything further to do with her. She subsequently came to his place of business, and said she wished to return home, but he declined to take her back.— Esther Thomas, a domestic servant, deposed to being with the Price family at Llandudno. She remembered Reano coming to the house. He was a minstrel, and she had seen him on the sands. At first he stayed late, and afterwards all night. She had seen Mrs Price go in her dressing gown into his room.—-Mr Thomas Frederick Mason, managing clerk to the petitioner's solicitor, proved serving the respondent and co-re- spondent at Thomas-street, Oldham, where they were living together. His Lordship granted petitioner a decree nisi, and gave him the custody of the chil- dren.

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HISTORY OF EDUCATION1 AT HOLYHEAD. OPENING OF THE NATIONAL INFANT 1 DEPARTMENT. Much interest was evinced on Saturday at Holyhead, in certain circles, in connection with the opening of an infant department of the National Schools by the Lord Bishop of Bangor. The department is a separate building and is lofty and well lighted, with accommodation for over 100 infants. It has been put up at a cost of about £ 1200, E42 out of every hundred being contributed bv the Railway Company. Lord Stanley of Aldcrley subscribed £ 100, and Lord Boston £ 90 towards the expense of the building. The proceedings were opened by the sing- ing of the hymn, "The Church's one founda- tion," followed by prayer. Canon Walter Thomas, M.A., explained that the building had been erected at the i-rgent request of the Education Department and had proved a great saving to the rates of the locality, as in the event of this not being done a Board School would have been erected at a considerable outlay. New cloak-rooms had been erected by Mr Wil- liam Williams, Tan'refail, in both the girls' and boys' departments, and the work had been well executed. The National Schools had been built by voluntary subscriptions of the neighbourhood mainly, and had cost £2300, towards which amount the late Rev Thomas Briscoe, D.D. (vicar), had generously contributed JE545. The schools had distinguished themselves in the past in educational matters, and he sincerely trusted that they had equally brilliant career before them in the future. Bishop Lloyd next addressed the assembly, and said that he was pleased to congratulate them on the erection of these new school premises, which was one of the best in North Wales, and he wished that all school managers would emulate them in this respect. ( His Lordship said that the Church was frequently accused of having done little or nothing for education in Wales, but he main- tained that nearly all that had been done was the work of the Established Church. After some remarks on the progress of ele- mentary education at Holyhead and in the country generally, his lordship declared the new building opened for the purpose of educating the infants of the town in common with the other schools in the locality. Mr J. Lloyd Griffith, M.A., next addressed the assembly, and on rising said My Lord Bishop, ladies, and gentlemen,-The provi- sions for education in this town and parish have increased to a wonderful extent since the time when, more than 150 years ago, Qhancellor Wynne built a schoolroom on the site of a ruined chapel in the parish church- yard and endowed it with the sum of £ 120. The interest (£6 a year) is still being paid to the managers of the Holyhead National School. In course of time the old school- room was found to be too small and a school was built on part of the Holyhead Church land, where the present National Schools now stand. A British School was also sub- sequently erected, but notwithstanding this provision, during the incumbency of the late Chancellor Briscoe, the school accom- modation became inadequate, and the pre- sent schools were built. Owing to the care and attention bestowed upen these schools by the late Chancellor Briscoe the schools attained a high state of efficiency, and the other schools in the town have emulated their example, and it is encouraging to find that the standard of education in this town is possibly the highest in North Wales. The existing schools, some 20 to 25 years ago, having proved insufficient to meet the educa- tional wants of the town and parish a Board School was built, and afterwards another Board School was built at Llaingoch. During j the last two or three years, the school ac- commodatiori was again found to be insuffi- cient, and the managers of the National Schools decided to provide, by voluntary effort, additional accommodation. After giving an account of the cost and subscrip- tions to the fund, the speaker said that the managers had been influenced to provide the present additional accommodation for two reasons. The first was a saving to the ratepayers, which, however, was of lesser im- portance compared to the second reason, which was because they wished the children to receive not only religious instruction but religious instruction of a definite character (cheers). They, who belonged to the Church of England wished their children to receive the teaching of the Church of England, and that was why they spared no efforts to provide schools in which such teaching could be given. Personally, he would be glad to see the Calvinistic Method- ists, Wesleyans, Baptists, Congregationalists, etc., insisting on their religious principles being taught in public Elementary Schools to those children whose parents desire it. He did not believe in the efficiency of teaching what was called undenominational religion. The teaching of religion should 1 be definite. Happily in Wales, a large pro- portion of the children attended Sunday Schools, and there received religious teach- ing, but there were not only in England but, unhappily, in Wales, and, it was to be feared, in Holyhead, a large number of children of school ajre, who 11 did not attend any Sunday School or any place of worship, and if these children were not taught the ele- mentary truths of Christianity they would grow up to be agnostics. Though the managers wished to retain the power of giving religious instruction of a definite nature, yet they had no desire to give that teaching to children whose parents did not desire it. The National Schools were State- aided public Elementary Schools and the religious scruples of all were effectually pro- tected by a conscience clause (loud ap- plause). A very substantial tea followed in the adjoining schools. An interesting feature was that some 30 workmen, who had been engaged in the construction of the building, under Mr William Williams, Tan'refail, re- ceived an invitation to partake of tea at the expense of the following teachers: -Miss. 3 Williams (head teacher), girls' department;; I Miss Jones (head teacher), infants' depart- ment and the two Misses Roberts, of the teaching staff. The ladies were warmly thanked in a neat address by one of the workmen, on behalf of the others, for thitf expression of their kindness. An excellent concert followed, but was somewhat marred by the fact that Bishop Lloyd, who had travelled from Bangor, had been suddenly stricken down with illness., which it wad feared was of a serious nature.

HOLYHEA D BOAHD OF GUARDIANS. TUESDAY. — At Valley, Mr LI. Grif- fith, M.A., in the chair. LUNATICS IN WORKHOUSES.—The question of payment for lunatics in work- houses was under consideration, and as ai conference of poor-law guardians is to be held on the question, Messrs T. Lewis Grif- fith and Robert Gardner were appointed delegates to attend the conference. THE DESERTED CHILD.-The case of the foundling discovered deserted at Black; Bridge came under the notice of the board, as a Captain Roberts, of Garston, living for the time being at Holyhead, had made an application to adopt the little homeless boy. Captain and Mrs Roberts, with a friend, ap« peared before the board, and as the guard- ians considered Captain and Mrs Roberts suitable persons to have the custody of the child, it was unanimously agreed to let the n have him.

MENAI BRIDGE DISTRICT COUNCIL. MONDAY evening, when there were present: Messrs R. G. Thomas, J. P. (chair-i man), T. Roberts, T. O. Roberts. J. Davies,, J. Williams, H. Thomas, E. Williams, G„ Williams, R. W. Roberts, and W. R. Jones, together with Mr J. T. Hughes, assistant clerk. FINANCES.—The report of the finances committee was submitted which showed that the surveyor had paid during the montbi tE3 7s 9d for scavenging and B16 158 9d foe the maintenance of the main and other roads. The sum of £54 18s had been collected during the month, and there was a balance due to the treasurer of £ 208.—The committee re- commended that the council should give authority to Mr Ellis, the new rate c/'lector to sue parties in arrears.-On the mo- on of Mr T. O. Roberts, seconded by Mr J., Davies. the report was adopted. THE HEALTH COMMITTEE.—Thiri oommittee reported having gone into the> question of the Milkshop Regulation Bye* laws, and recommended that the plans sent in be adopted.-The Surveyor reported thai) Mr Jones, Bryn Owen, had not abated cer-t tain nuisances, and it was recommended that the surveyor should proceed against hiaaj after giving due notice.—The report wad adopted. ,t THE WATCH COMMITTEE.-This com-, mittee reported having received a letter frovi the Gas Company stating that they were prow pared to undertake the cleaning and repair* ing, the lighting and extinguishing of thd public lamps at a price of fd per lamp pel! night provided the lamps were put ifli thorough repair before they commenced* The price of gas would be 18s per lamp pet annum.-It was resolved to accept the lattet tender but to defer the question of lighting and cleaning. The committee further re-c ported that two of their members had an interview with an official from the Office of Works relative to the urinal at Penybonta but so far no agreement had been arrived at., -It was resolved to give Col. Pryce final notice to lop off overhanging trees.—The Medical Officer reported the number of I births during the month to be two, and thd deaths three.