Carnarvon and Denbigh Herald and North and South Wales Independent

LOCAL & DISTRICT NEWS. The promoters of the Oireachtas and the Feis Cecil are now talking of establishing an Irish "Gorsedd." The Marquis of Anglesey's Harriers will meet on Tuesday, February 15th, at Nant; ,li. Saturday, 19th, at Cefndu; at 12 o'clock. The Flint and Denbigh Hounds will meet on Wednesday, February 16th, at Llanfair; Saturday, 19th, at Rhuddlan at 11.30 a.m. A portrait in oils of the late Rev Edward Morgan, of Dyffryn, is to be added to the I Sicture gallery of the Bala Calvinistic lethodist College. "I The Rhondda Glee Society, whose com- ductor is Mr Tom Stephens, have been in- cited to sing before her Majesty the Queen at Windsor Castle on Shrove Tuesday. The Anglesey Harriers will meet on I Monday, the 14th February, at Cerig Engan, I at 12 o'clock; Wednesday, 16th, at Amlwch, at 11.30 a.m. Saturday, 19th, at Rhiwlas, I Pentraeth, at 11.30 a.m. A vacancy has been caused on the Board of Theological Examiners of the University of Wales by the sudden death of the Rev W. F. Moulton, D.D. Dr Moulton was one of the examiners for the first B.D. ex- animation. I It is proposed to celebrate the jubilee of Llandovery College, which, under the direc- tion of the present Warden, the Rev Owen Evans, has attained a front rank position amongst public schools, by a. public luncheon in London on the Thursday in Easter week. Messrs John Noble's (Limited), have just issued their annual sale catalogue, which is a very complete one, as befits that of the largest firm of costumiers in the world. Readers should write to Manchester for copies. They also present a very useful calendar to every customer ordering over £1 in value. The Rev W. Frederick Lewis, M.A., of Wilmington, Delaware, United States of America, has withdrawn his candidature for the post of Professor of Hebrew at the Bala Theological College. The three candidates now are the Revs John O. Thomas, B.A., of Aberdovey; R. E. Morris, M.A., of Wrex- ham and Griffith Parry-Williams, B.A., of Denbigh. James Berry, late executioner, was billed to give a lecture, which he has been de- livering throughout the country, at Welsh- pool on Tuesday night, and had engaged the Town Hall Assembly-room. On his arrival in the town Berry was politely informed that, in the interest of the town's morality, his worship had vetoed the lecture. The hall ■was* consequently closed against him, and Berry now contemplates proceedings at law to recover damages. Professor Hubert Herkimer, R.A., is ar- ranging to paint a large picture for the Royal Academy Exhibition of the Gorsedd cere- monies, with the Archdruid Hwfa Mon, wear- ing his official robes, on the Maen Llog, and the other officers in their new robes snd hoods, designed by himself. Bards, druids, ovates, and musicians will give the professor la sitting in the grounds of Plas Coch, near DLlaiifair P.G., the Anglesey seat of Colonel Charles Hunter (Siarl o Fon), who is one of the honorary members of the Gorsedd. The Cromlech, in the grounds of Plas Coch, Is to form a background for the scene. Amongst the railway bills to be promoted 5n Parliament is one for the construction of the East to West Wales Railway. This line is intended to shorten the journey from is intended to shorten the journey from London and the Midland centres to the summer resorts on the Cardigan coasts, having for its terminus the town of Aber- ystwyth. It will be about fifty miles in length, and will traverse a district renowned for its scenery, and hitherto inaccessiblc to the tourist so far as railway communication is concerned. Striking off from the track of the Manchester and Milford railway a few miles south of Aberystwyth, the new line will cut through the heart of the lead •mining district, skirting the base of Plyn- Jimmon, and joining the branches of the bi<r tailway companies in the county of Radnor. B The Girls' Public Day School Co., Ltd., J have just issued their 26th annual report of the council, which will be presented' to the shareholders at their annual meeting to be shortly held, and from which it appears that the number of schools remains 34, with 7012 pupils. The new Shrewsbury School is1 completed and occupied, having been formally opened by H.R.H. Princess Louise, Marchioness of Lome, early last month. The reports on ,examination results are very satisfactory. The Chief Liberal Whip is a man of many parts. Notwithstanding his multifarious en- gagements, he still finds time to at- tend to the duties of the diasonate at Cefn- ddwysarn Chapel. The other night the hon. member manipulated the magic lantern to a lecture on "The Holy Land," delivered by the Rev Gwynoro Davies, Barmouth. Addi- tional interest was attached to the proceed- ing by the services rendered by Miss Ellis, Cynlas, and Miss Davies, Cwrtmawr (the future Mrs Ellis), both ladies being dressed in the costume of the daughters of Jerusalem THIS YEAR'S NATIONAL EISTEDD- FOD.—Mr R. R. Rathbone, Glan y Menai, Menai Bridge, has sent a donation of £5 to the National Eisteddfod fund. DENBIGHSHIRE AND FLINTSHIRE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.—A general committee meeting was held at the Guild Hall, Wrexham, under the presidency of Mr R. W. Williams Wynn, on Thursday, when it was resolved, on the motion of Mr A. E. Evans, of Bronwylfa, seconded by the Mayor of Wrexham (Mr Ralph Williamson), that the next show should be held at Wrex- ham.-The National Provincial Bank of England was appointed treasurer; Mr J. C. Griffiths, Mold, auditor; Mr T. P. Jones- Parry, of Wrexham, honorary solicitor; Mr F. Lloyd, honorary auctioneer; and Mr W. J. Fletcher, Wrexham, honorary veterinary surgeon. The local members of the society and the members of the Wrexham Town Council were appointed a. local committee, with power to add to their number. I BALA AND FESTINIOG RAILWAY.— The annual meeting of this railway company was held on Wednesday at Paddington Sta- tion, London, Mr J. Bird presiding. In moving the adoption of the report,. tj|g Chair- man said the gross receipts and rebates for the half-year amounted to £ 9696, as against £ 9093 for the corresponding period of 1896. The proportion of the gross receipts to which the Bala Company was entitled, with the rebates, was JS6155, as compared with £ 5801 in the corresponding period of 1896. The total net revenue available for the half-year amounted to JS6147. Interest on the 4 per cent. debenture stock and other charges would absorb £ 2015, leaving £4132 available for dividend. The full divident upon the 5 per cent. preference stock was recommended, and a 2i per cent. dividend for the half- 4 year upon the ordinary stock. The report was adopted. DENBIGHSHIRE INFIRMARY.—The annual general meeting of the governors and l subscribers was held; on Thursday. The High-sheriff (Mr T. Williams) presided. Colonel Mesham read the report of the committee of management, from which it I appeared that the number of in-patients for the year ending December 31st, 1897, was 174; out-patients, 1870 total receipts from all sources,£Ø187 9s 7d, as against S1625 18s Id in 1896. The gratifying result of the year's work was that the institution had a credit balance of JE187 8s 6d, compared with a deficit of £518 3s 7d at the end of 1896, and £676 6s 3d at the end of 1895, The total expenditure was £ 217 less than the average for the last three years, which was £ 1470 7s 4d. Colonel Mesham announced that Mrs Frank Wynne, Denbigh, was about I to endow a free bed at a cost of £ 500 (ap- plause). On the motion of Dr Lloyd Ro- berts, seconded by Colonel Mesham, the Duke of Westminster, the Earl of Dun- donald, the Bishop of St. Asaph, and the I High-sheriff (Mr T. Williams), were elected vice-presidents of the institution. Messrs J. Davies, J. P. Lewis, T. J. Williams, J. Parry Jones, and Major Conran, were re- elected members of the committee, the fol- lowing gentlemen being appointed stewards for the districts named —Llanrwst, the Rev J. Morgan, rector; Flintshire, Mr Trevor Jones (Caerwys); Corwen, Mr E. O. Y. Lloyd; St. Asaph, Mr T. H. Roberts Ruthin, Mr Stanley J. Weyman. J

BANGOR. BANGOR AND NORTH WALES BUILDING SOCIETY.—Owing to the pres- sure of professional engagements, Dr Grey Edwards has resigned the presidency of this society, and Mr John Pritchard has been elected his successor. SOIREE.-The annual soiree in connec- tion with the students .attending Penuel Chapel, Bangor, was held on Wednesday afternoon, when a large number sat down to a capital tea, which had been provided. This was followed in the evening by a miscellan- eous entertainment, in which several of the students took part. CONCERT.—Messrs Jarvis and Foster ar- ranged a grand concert at the Penrhyn Hall, on Tuesday evening, when Mr Ffrangcon Davies and his concert party appeared before a large and fashionable audience. The inter- esting feature of the concert was the intro- duction of Mr Davies's famous cant-illations. c 10 The other artistes were Miss Alma Ribolla (soprano), Misrt Jessie King (contralto), Mr James Levland (tenor). Miss Clara Asher (solo pianoforte), and Miss Nadia Sylva (solo violin). LARCENY.-On Wednesday, before Ald- erman T. Lewis and Dr Langford Jones, a man named John Watkin Owen, of Llanfair- fechan, was brought up charged with steal- ing 18 fowls, the'value of 36s, and the pro- perty of Richard Jones, Pandy Farm, Llan- fairfechan, on the 4th inst.-P.C. Griffith (55) swore that he made the preliminary in- quiries which led to the apprehension of the defendant, and the latter, on being charged, said he was sorry for it, and that it was the outcome of not going home early. He alsc said that he had only taken six fowls, and had sold them.-The defendant was fined 40s and costs, or in default one month's imprisonment. INQUEST: A STRONG PROTEST. — On oundav afternoon. the body of a man named John Jones, Ty'n'rodvn, about 42 years of -A^e, was discovered lying in the in!fr *I(^srs. Lewis's wharf at Garth. 6 >,?" r evidently been in the water "T8 '■ re?' Wh° >• no feed above, u-liil + it'T-1- °+ faNen into tile water whilst trying to board a small steamer sWn*' The !je)jeved' he Wa» accustomed to D^TH^piSnT^> th? In- heW «. Monday afteSrw'Zt H Bodvel-Roberts, the county coroner. At the outset, the jury, of whom Councillor T G. Williams was the foreman, ta view the body at the were not aware how late before that there might have been a corpse placed, there of a person who had died from an infectious dis- ease. — The Coroner informed them that there was nothing to fear on that account I n --The Foreman then, on behalf of the jury strongly objected to have the officers of the town conveying corpses through the town 0 11 for a distance of two miles, and half the way over the mountain, to a mortuary in an infectious diseases hospital. Onie of these objections was based on the fact that the officers might have^ conveyed infection back to the town. Again, it was most un- reasonable to summon twelve jurymen living in the town to an infectious diseases hos- pital, a long distance away. It was also un- reasonable to expect them to enter the mortuary, where the infection might pos- sibly have been stronger than in the hos- pitaL-Having made this protest, the in- quest was proceeded with, and the coroner was asked by the unanimous vote of the jury to make a strong appeal to the riayor and corporation of Bangor to at once carry out a recommendation made by Councillor T. G. Williams four years 3"0: Nuthin<> had been done yet, and bodies of persons found had been debarred from being taken into the Anglesey and Carnarvonshire In- firmary mortuary, and also to the Work- house mortuary, and it was considered a ser- ious thing for the inhabitants that they were 11 compelled to go to this mortuary, which might at any time be infected.—The Coroner promised to carry the feeling of the jury to the city council, and the evidence was then gone into.—The jury brought in a verdict of "Found drowned."

CARNARVON. I CRIME.—The number of cases dealt with 1 by the local bench of magistrates last year was nearly one thousand, whereas the nffin- ber for 1896 was under eight hundred, show- ing an increase of two hundred. SHILOH LITERARY SOCIETY. — At the ordinary meeting of this society, on Tuesday evening, Mr W. R. Williams pre- siding, an interesting lecture was delivered by Dr Henry Edwards, Portdinorwic, on the subject, "Laws of Health." THE SIGN OF THE CROSS AND HAMLET.—The Ben Greet Dramatic. Com- pany will occupy the boards at the Guild Hall, when they will produce the above in- comparable pieces. Full particulars may be seen in our advertising columns. THE COUNTY COUNCIL ELECTION. —Mr W. M. Roberts (Liberal) has definite- ly decided to contest the seat occupied' by Mr R. Thomas (Conservative) on the County Council. Mr Roberts will have the undivided support of the Liberal party. "CEIRIOG.On Monday evening, Mr Isaac Foulkes (Llyfrbryf), of Liverpool, de- livered an admirable lecture before the members of the Carnarvon Literary Union on "Ceijnog." The chair was occupied by Mr Maurice Jones, and there was a large attendance. SALEM LITERARY SOCIETY.—"Are preaching associations necessary in the pre- sent age ?" was the subject of an interesting debate at the meeting of the above society last Wednesday evening. Mr O. R. Owen opened on the affirmative, and Mr John Owen the negative side. DISPUTE AT THE FOUNDRY. — A dispute has occurred at the De Winton Foundry, and' s'everal of the moulders have struck work. It is stated that the moulders have come into conflict with the new mana- ger of their department, who has, it is al- ledged, introduced a number of strangers into the foundry. Some demonstrations of a mild character have taken place. THE COLLECTOR OF CUSTOMS. — Mr J. Mason Cumberland, collector of cus- toms and receiver of wreck at Ramsgate, has been promoted to a similar post at Car- narvon, rendered vacant by the removal of Mr Mayston to Natal. Mr Cumberland will commence upon his new duties in about a fortnight. He leaves Ramsgate with the best wishes of a large circle of friends, gained by unvarying courtesy, geniality, and kindness. SAILORS' REST.-An entertainment for the sailors was given at the Rest on Thurs- day, the chair being ably filled by the Rev J. W. Wynne Jones, vicar. The following assisted on the occasion: —The Misses Newton, Miss Roberts, Mr J. Cottrell, Mr Jones, and a sailor. The songs of the latter especially calling down warm applause from the audience, though the hearty clap- ping after each song testified to the appre- ciation of the whole programme. Two read- ings by the Vicar were also listened to with marked attention. THE MORALITY OF THE TOWN.—On Sunday evening last, the Rev D. Stanley Jones delivered a special sermon at Salem Chapel, in which he dealt more especially with the moral tone of the town. He based his remarks upon Kings xxii., 12 and 15. He strongly denounced those professors of religion who frequented places of amuse- ments in the town, such as dances and Sun- day concerts. He urged public men to set their faces against this kind of thing, al- though some who ought to know better spcke of "Pharisaism." L THE COTTAGE HOSPITAL.—A meet- Ping of the subscribers of the Queen's Jubilee Celebration Cottage Hospital Fund was held at the Guild' Hall on Friday, Alderman M. T. Morris presiding. Mr R. Gordon Roberts, the secretary, reported that a sum of £272 had been collected and paid into the bank last year, as the result of the Jubilee Celebration. He had, however, received promises for a further sum of £216, ,making a total of £488, whilst a still further sum of E250 had been promised to- wards erecting a new cottage hospital in the town. After some discussion, it was re- solved, that the whole sum collected be de- voted towards 'erecting a cottage hospital. A vote of thanks was accorded to Mr R. Gordon Roberts (the secretary), and other workers. SPECIAL POLICE COURT.-At a special police court, held on Wednesday, before J. Issard Davies, Esq., and E. Hughes, Esq., James Brown, tramp, was charged with being drunk and disorderly. He was fined 7s 6d and costs.—Patrick Burke pleaded guilty to a similar offence, and was fined 2s 6d and costs.-Hugh Jones, Pen'rallt, was charged with being drunk and disorderly and with assaulting P.C. Parry in Turf-square. The officer said that he tried his best to get the man home, but he refused to go. He be- came so violent that witness was obliged to obtain the aid of Sergeant Owen and P.C. 21. They had great trouble to bring the man from the Guild Hall to the cells for he put himself in a fighting attitude, and struck the officer. He also tore his coat and five or six men had to bring him down to the police- station.—Sergeant Owen said the defendant acted like a maniac and whilst he was putting him in the cell he kicked witness in the face.-P. C. 21 also gave evidence as to the man's violent conduct.—Several previous convictions having been proven, he was fined 5s and costs for drunkenness, and 10s and costs for each assault upon the police. REMARKABLE DEATH OF A CAP- TAIN.—On Thursday morning, the death occurred on board the schooner "Urania," of Captain Edward Jones, a native of Aber- ystwyth. The vessel was coming in to Car- narvon, and the master was on duty on deck, when he was struck in the breast with the foreboom. He went down to the cabin for a cup of coffee, and after drink- ing it, fell to the ground dead. His body was brought ashore in the afternoon. The deceased was 55 years of age, and was the owner of the schooner[ "Kate," of Aber- ystwyth, of which his son is captain.-On Friday, an inquest was held on the body before Mr J. H. Bodvel-Roberts, coroner, the Rev Owen Williams (W.) being the fore- man. -Joseph Thornebrook and Owen Owens, the mate, said that the master was in his usual health all through the voyage from London to Carnarvon. They had, owing to the weather, to turn into Milford, where they left on Wednesday morning last. About 5.30 a.m., on Thursday, the master noticed that the foiesail was being carried away, a stiff breeze blowing at the time. The captain called them all up to assist. While thus engaged, the vessel gave a sudden lurch to leeward and threw the captain against the lee fore-rigging, and the gaff struck him in the breast. They thought nothing of the occurrence as everything went on all right for some time. However, in about an hour, the master began complain- ing of pain in the breast. About 8 a.m. they had their breakfast, as usual, the captain partaking of a hearty meal. In about five minutes afterwards he again complained of i severe pain in the head. They then made 1 him a basin of hot coffee and pepper, which 1 he drank but in less than ten minutes he dropped down dead.-The jury returned a verdict that deceased met his death acci- dentally through being struck in the chest by the gaff. 0 ';> OBITUARY.—We regret to announce the death, which occurred on Saturday evening, I of Mrs Ann Evans, the beloved wife of Mr David Evans, Turf-square, at the compara- tively early age of 42 years. Until a few days ago, Mrs Evans was in the enjoyment of perfect health, and assisted her husband in his establishment, but she contracted a severe chill which eventually developed into pleurisy. She leaves nine children, for whom as well as Mr Evans, the deepest sympathy is manifested. The funeral, which was private, took place on Wednesday morn- ing at Llanbeblig churchyard. The cor- tege was as follows1: —First carriage, the Revs J. W. Wynne Jones, M.A., and Rees Jones, Drs G. R. Griffith and John Williams; the hearse and bearers; 2nd car- and Rees Jones, Drs G. R. Griffith and John Williams; the hearse and bearers; 2nd car- riage, Mr David Evans (deceased's husband), Messrs W. D. Evans, J. H. Evans, O. T. Evans, D. R. Evans, R. R. Evans, David Evans, Llewelyn Evans (sons); 3rd carriage, Messrs John Evans, Ttihirion; Daniel Evans, London: Henry Parry, Palace-street, and Master Robert Parry, do. 4th carriage, Mr William Jones, Maesmawr; William Owen, Pandy; John Hughes, and Thomas Hughes ;9li^h carriage, Messrs T. Owen, J.P., Rhuddgaer; John Jones, Llanfagdal- en; Thomas Jones, Gelliniogwen; 6th car- riage, Mrs Williams, Liverpool, and Mrs Hughes, Newborough (sisters, of deceased); Mrs Hughes, Newborough (sistervin-law); and Missl Annie Evans (daughter). The Revs J. W. Wynne Jones and Rees Jones officiated at the house, in the church, and at the grave. Much sympathy was shown throughout the town with the family in their bereavement, as shown by the shutters of digerent places of business and blinds of private houses being drawn along the route. Beautiful wreaths were sent by the follow- ing —Mr and Mrs Jones, 7, Eastgate-street; Misses Mary Elizabeth and Emily Eda Jones, Bridge-street; Mr and Mrs Bullock, Coed Helen;, Mr and Mrs Ellis, Plas Brereton Lodge Mr and Mrs John Evans, Hole-in- the-Wall-streetMrs Pugh Griffith^ Cefn Hendre Mr and Mrs Daniel Evans, Lon- don Messrs Tilling and Blackburn; Mrs C. Fisher, Balaclava-road Mrs Captain Wil- liams, Church-street; Mrs Jones, 7, North- pen'rallt Mr and Mrs Evans, Taihirion; from Dewi Sant Sunday School; Miss Parry, Britannia Inn. The coffin was of polished oak with heavy brass furniture, all the ar- rangements being carried out satisfactorily by the undertaker, Mr Hugh Williams, cabinet maker. ENTERTAINMENT. — On Thursday evening, at the Guild Hall, a very suc- cessful entertainment was held in aid of the Cottage Hospital. The Lord-lieutenant of the county (Mr J. E. Greaves) presided over a large and appreciative audience. The first part consisted of the following miscellaneous programme —Pianoforte duet, "Tender Message," Misses Mabel Anslow and Nemmie Dorrington; song, "Queen of the Earth," I Mr Seth Hughes, Bangor; song, "For all Eternity," Miss Rees;, part-song, "Sweet and Low, Mr J. Cottrell and party; song, "Together," Miss Mamie Hughes; song, "Who'll buy my Lavender?" Miss Enid Jones; song, "The Sailor's Grave," Mr Seth Hughes song, "Poppies," Miss May Jones song, "A May Morning," Miss Maggie M. Jones. The second part was taken up by an operetta entitled "The Enchanted Palace," by the pupils of Miss Jones's St. David's School. The several characters were repre- sented as follows :—The King, Miss May Newton; Prince Emerald, Miss Ada Parry; Chancellor, Miss Katie Rawson; The King's Wise Man, Miss Nemmie Dorrington; The King's Jester, Miss Gwladys Anslow; The King's Poet, Miss Dora Jones; The Queen, Miss Bel Jones; Princess Crystal, Miss Nesta Rees Fairy of Life, Miss Eleanor LI. Williams; Fairy of Darkness, Miss Amy Moore Fairy of the Palace, Miss Gwennie Jones;, Fairies, Misses Mabel Anslow, Emily Parry, Nellie Williams, Jennie Whis- kin, Mossie Francis, Gladys Williams. The performance was a thorough success from iv,,r beginning to end, the acting and singing doing credit to both the performers and the conductor and stage manager, Mr John Wil- liams, organist of Christ Church. The lime- light was manipulated by Mr It. D. Williams, Perth yr Aur, while the accompanist was Miss Gregory. In moving a vote of thanks, on behalf of the committee of the hospital, to Miss Jones for allowing her pupils to give a performance and to all who had helped to make the entertainment a success, the Lord-lieutenant dwelt on the good and charit- able work the Cottage Hospital had done and is doing since its inauguration, over ten years ago. He regretted to say that the support meted out by the townspeople of Carnarvon was not at all encouraging to the committee, and he appealed to them all to give this in- Btitution the help it really deserved. He was in a position to state that the committee ¡' proposed to provide more adequate pre- mises. The Mayor of Carnarvon (Dr Parry) seconded, and the votes were passed with cheers. On the motion of Alderman J. R. Pritchard, seconded by Mr J. Rees, North- road, a vote of thanks to the chairman was passed. The singing of the National Anthem brought the 'entertainment to a .1 close.

CONWAY. I BURNT WITH BLASTING POWDER. -On Thursday, the Deputy-coroner for Car- narvonshire (Mr L. R. Thomas), held an inquest at Llangwstenin, touching the death of a six-year-old child, named Thomas John Evans, son of a farm bailiff, in the employ of Mr John Jones, Dinarth Hall Stud'. On Tuesday night, the boy was carrying a lighted candle, when he stumbled across a box, containing blasting powder. The can- die fell into the box, and the powder ignited, burning the clothes and face of the boy so badly that he died shortly after- wards. A verdict of "Accidental death" was returned.

DOLGELLEY. THE COUNCIL AND LIGHT RAIL- WAYS.—At a meeting of the Dolgelley Ur- ban District Council, on Tuesday evening, Dr John Jones referred to the question of light railways for the district, He said a gentle- man had called upon him concerning the ad- visability of having a light railway from Dolgelley to Corris, and informed him that several gentlemen who had great interest in the mining industry between Dolgelley and Corris were anxious, and would do all that laid in their power to have a scheme suc- cessfully carried through. He proposed that the chairman should convene a public meet- ing to secure an expression of opinion as to the construction of such a railway. Mr Wynne Williams seconded the proposition, which was unanimously agreed to. Mr J. Owen said there was a great feeling at Corris in favour of a light railway from Dol- gelley. It was agreed that Dr Jones should confer with a certain gentleman, and after- wards consult the chairman and clerk as to the holding of the meeting.

HOLYHEAD. FIRE.-On Tuesday, a fire was discovered in the Public Library, Captain Dr Roland Williams and the other members of the fire brigade were soon on the spot, and measures were adopted to get the flames under, and they proved successful. It will be remembered that a year last March, a terrible fire broke out. which completely gutted the Central Buildings of which the library forms a part. SPECIAL POLICE COURTS.—On Sat- urday, before T. Forcer Evans, Esq., and W. R. Jon3s, Esq., Sergeant Griffith Jones charged Owen Craig, a tramp, with being drunk and disorderly. The prisoner's con- duct in the street was described as ex- teremely bad, and 'he was sent to prison for seven days' hard labour.—On Monday, an- other police court was held, before T. Forcer Evans, Esq., and Owen Hughes, Esq., when P.C. Owen Hughes, Bodedern, brought up on warrant Richard Jones, labourer, 52, Queen's-road, Bootle, Liverpool, for dis obeying an affiliation order. The order was for 2s per week, and the arrears amounted to E28 2s. Mary Jones, Back-street, Bod- edern, gave evidence. Jones was ordered to pay E4 at once, and in the future 4s per week to meet the arrears. DEATH OF CAPTAIN JOHNS. — On Sunday, Captain C. Johns, the senior Trin- ity servant at Holyhead, passed away after a career full of incident and usefulness. The deceased was a native of Pembrokeshire, and when young joined the Royal Navy, be- ing sent on foreign service nearly 60 years ago, when discipline, sanitation, and diet, were altogether different to what they are to-day. Five years were spent in China, and as that country was in a disturbed con dition, many strange scenes and stirring ad- ventures were witnessed by him and his fellow shipmates on the Chinese seas. Scores of members of the ships' crews were ruthlessly killed, and it was only pro- vidential that he was not murdered, as he had many narrow escapes. From China his ship was commissioned to India, and after a quiet time there he was ordered to proceed home. The Irish and Scotch famine was then devastating those countries and he was engaged in conveying food and distributing I it in the famine stricken. districts. Many a harrowing scene of privation did1 he wit- p nessed, and the kindness of the people in their intense poverty Was never erased from his memory. When in the Highlands of Scotland he was one of a boat's cr w who rowed Her Majesty ashore from the royal yacht. On the Government deciding to convert Holyhead into a Harbour of Refuge, by tli erection of a breakwater, he was. told off for the survey and spent a consider- able time in the survey of the port, which is said to be the best man-made Harbour of Refuge in the world. On his retirement from the navy he joined the Trinity service and was sent to the Bahama Bank Light Vessel, near Ramsey, Isle of Man, 51 years since. He resided in Ramsey for 22 years, and, during that period, on one occasion, it was discovered that a fire had broken out in the hold of the vessel, and as it was in the night, most of the crew were sleeping in their bunks. A general rush was made for the deck. The crew did their utmost to get the fire under, and the boats in readiness. A Holyhead man, named Wil- liam Edwards, volunteered to go below, on condition that deceased, who was a power- ful man, should stand by a rope that was tied round him, and in this manner, after repeated effoit. were the flames finally got under. From Ramsey he removed to Bar- row-in-Furness, to the Morecambe Bay Light Vessel, and resided there eight years. During that time his services with that of his crew were recognised for gallantry in life saving by the Royal Humane Society. Twenty years since, when Holyhead was made into a Trinity Depot for relieving lightships, lighthouses, &c., he was removed with other vessels' crews to this town. The deceased retired some 10 years ago from the service of the Trinity House, after over 41 years' service. His surviving descendants number four children, eighteen grand- children, and seven great grand-children. I The funeral took place on Wednesday, and was very largely attended. The coftin was of polished oak with massive mountings, and was covered with the Trinity ensign. Mr William Williams, 69, Newry-street, was the undertaker. The interment took place in the Nonconformist portion of the Maes- hyfryd Cemetery, Revs Charles Winters and John Hughes officiating. The Trinity light-keepers, officers, and crews, headed the funeral procession, and acted as bearers. The flags on the stations of the Trinity Board were half-mast; shutters were up and blinds down along the route to the ceme- tery. Mr W. S. Owen led the singing, both of Welsh and English hymns.

LLANDUDNO. BREAKING INTO THE GOLF HOUSE. —On Tuesday night the Golf House was broken into and the sum of 25s stolen there- from. CONVALESCENT.—We are glad to learn that Mr G. H. Humphreys, of the Mostyn Estate Offices, is progressing very favourably after being confined to the house with a severe attack of influenza. AT HOME.—Councillor Daniel Phillips arrived home from Droitwich on Monday, where he had been recruiting his health. On Tuesday, he was able to attend a meet- ing of the council, his genial face being welcomed by alL WELSH NONCONFORMITY.—The Rev Hugh Jones, of Birkenhead (chairman of the North Wales Wesleyan Methodist Dis- trict), delivered an interesting address to the members of the three debating and literary societies of Llandudno, on Monday evening, on the subject of "Welsh Nonconformity." The Rev David Jones (Druisyn) presided, and there was a large congregation present. Addresses followed by the Revs H. Barrow Williams, R. Peris Williams, and Owen Watkins.

PORTMADOC. LOCAL GOVERNMENT BOARD IN- QUIRY.—On Thursday, at the Police Sta- tion, Mr E. Pearse Burd, Local Government Board inspector, held an inquiry into an ap- plication to extend the electoral boundaries of the district. Among others present were Mr Bodvel-Roberts, clerk to the County Council; Mr Jonathan Davies, chairman of the Urban District Council; Mr John Jones, clerk; Mr David Jones, assistant-overseer; Dr W. Jones-Morris, &c. Mr Bodvel- Roberts produced two newspapers (the "Car- narvon and Denbigh Herald" and the "Herald Cymraeg") to prove that due notice of the inquiry had been given and that the county magistrates were empowered, under section 2 of the Local Government Board Act of 1888, to extend electoral boundaries, if application to that effect were made to them. The County Council, too, had the power to transfer every district not within the urban division to one of the 32 county divisions. This was necessary in the case of Portmadoc and Uwchyllyn on account of the changes made in transfer of these districts for electoral purposes from the urban to the rural divisions. In 1896, an application was made to transfer Uwchllyn to the Glas- j lyn Rural Council district. It was conse- quently necessary that the urban wards known as the Eastern, Western, Gest, and Tremadoc Wards, should be transferred to the rural division. The town officials gave all the details asked by the inspector, Mr Davies stating that the urban authority was quite favourable to the present application. There was no opposition.—The Inspector said he would report to the Local Government Board without delay. A vote of thanks to Mr Burd terminated the proceedings.

ST. ASAPH. j COUNTY COUNCIL ELECTION.-On Thursday, a meeting of the Conservative party was held in the St. Asaph Constitu- tional Club to choose a candidate for the County Council election. Mr Griffith, the sitting member, tendered his resignation, and Col. Howard was unanimously appointed in his stead. It is understood that Mr Jones, Livei^e^l IjISouse, will stand in the Liberal j interest.

ILLNESS OF THE BISHOP OF BANGOR. The following bulletin as to the condition of the Bishop was on Thursday posted at the Palace, and signed by Dr O. Trevor Williams :—"Had a good night, taken nour- ishment well, and is brighter."

LORD CARRINGTON AS A POET. Lord Carrington was the leading speaker at a meeting held at Kensington on Wed- nesday in support of the Progressive candi- dates for the London County Council. Having warmly defended the action of the Progressive party in the County Council, he alluded to the project of Lady Tweeddale and her friends to canvass the electors of London on behalf of the Moderates at the forthcoming County Council election. Then he repeated some spirited lines which he had written — There are ladies, great men's daughters, who are gentle, pure, and noble, And they tread the crimson carpets, and breathe the perfumed air: I They are coming right amongst us, they will see their sisters' trouble, They will see the sort of lives they live, and the ills they have to bear. Their women's hearts will wish God-speed to us who do not shrink To fight the great monopolists of Water, Land, and Drink. Will they support the sweater and the jerry- builder's cause ? No They'll help us in our efforts to pass human, Christian Laws. _—

AFFAIRS OF A BANGOR EX-COUNCILLOR. The statement of affairs has just been issued in the bankruptcy of Robert Hughes, Plasllwyd, Bangor, formerly a member of the Carnarvonshire County Council and the Bangor Town Council, and secretary to a building society. The gross liabilities are scheduled at B2577 5s 7d, of which debts amounting to £ 2?^57 5s 2d are expecte(I to rank for dividend. The assets consist of furni- ture which has been sold for j5228 19s 9d, four good book debts estimated by the bankrupt as likely to realise £ 1915 12s 8d, surplus from securities in, the hands of creditors fully secured, £:19 Os 7d; total, £ 2223 13s*, loss preferential and creditors for rent, etc., j317 10s lid; showing a deficiency of 1£131 3s. The alleged cause of failure is stated to be "pressure by the Bangor and Arvon Building Society." The receiving order was made upon a creditor's petition on the 9th July last. The act of bankruptcy being that the debtor had de- parted from his dwelling-house with intent to defeat or delay his creditors. In August the bankrupt was arrested at Antwerp, upon a warrant charging him with forgery in connection with the Bangor and Arvon Building Society, and he was extradited. He was afterwards convicted at the Carnar- von Assizes upon charges of forgery and embezzlement in connection with that society, and sentenced to five years' penal servitude. He schedules £ 0.6)50 as being due from the Bangor Mutual Ship Insurance Society to his estate; and JE252 from the Bangor and North Wales Mutual Marine Protection Association, in respect of salary, rent, and advances in respect of losses dur- ing the last four years. These claims are not admitted by the societies named. The bankrupt, states that his present unfortunate position is due entirely to his foolishness in advancing moneys to tide over certain difficulties of the Marine Insurance Com- panies, and he asserts that he has not spent the money for his own ends or pur- poses.

LLEYX RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL. WEDNESDAY.—Mr J. T. Jones' pre- siding. ROAD EXPENDITURE. —'The expen- diture on the Lloevn roads during the month was reported to amount to 104p 15s 4d, and on the Eifionydd roads to JB101 16s 2d. -The amounts were confirmed. REPAIR, )Atci., OF ROADS.—Consider- able dliscussion took place with reference to the Sarn Bach road, and the proposed I widening thereof.—The Clerk stated that Dr Roberts, Menai Bridge, was prepared to comply with the terms asked bjy the board. — Some of the members remarked that Dr Roberts's prolonged delay in send- ing his reply put the council in an awk- warcli position, as the ijoad was already being widened on the other side, on land belonging to Mr Griffith Hughes. They thought it would be acting unfairly by Mr Hughes to carry on any further negotia- tions with Dr Roberts in the matter.Fi- nally, it was resolved that the council post- pone its decision until a further reply had been received from Dr Roberts.-An ap- plication was received to repair the Bryn- hengan road.-It was decidedi to adjourn the matt'er for a month.—A committee was appointed to visit Troeayriliw, where it was said a landslip had taken place.-With re- ference to Bryncroes Bridge roads, Mr Ro- bert Jones was directed to draw out an 'estimate of the cost of carrying out the necessary improvements.—The Lleyn Sur- veyor called attention to the necessity of repairing the Lon Cae Plant road.—Some members observed that it belonged to the Pwllheli Town Council. —i The Clerk ex- plained that Mr Cunningham had repaired some portion of the road.—It was resolved that notice be served upon the town coun- cil to attend to their duty in the matter without further delay.—A claim of 3d per ¡I load for trespass was made by Mr J. Owen, Llwyn yr Eryr, for stones carried from the river running through his land.—The Chair- I man and Mr W. Prichard were requested i to interview Mr Owen.—A deputation from the Llanfihangel Parish Council attended in support of the application for the repair by the district council of the Lonsingrig road.—After a prolonged discussion, it was resolved that the council db not repair the road unless it could be proved from the parish books that it had previously been kept in repair by the parishioners.-A com- munication was received from Mr W. B. C. Jones, Criccieth, with reference to re- fuse complained of at Bettwsfawr. A de- putation was appointed to visit the place, and report. BANGOR UNIVERSITY COLLEGE. The Chairman was elected the council's re- presentative on the Court of Governors of the above college. A PROPOSED NEW BRIDGE. — An application was read from khe BfVncroes Parish Council for a grant of jBSO towardS making a new bridge near Penybonc, Llan- gwnadl. — The consideration of the same was deferred. ANALYSIS OF W ATER.-On the mo- tion of Dr Thomas, a resolution was passed in favour of compelling all public aut on- ties to have their water RE-APPOINTMENT OF SURVEYORS. -The two surveyors were re-appomted to their offices for another year.

THE FLOODING OF A FLINTSHIRE LEAD MINE.-At a meeting of the direc- tors of North Hendre Lead Mine, held at Manchester, it was decided to make an effort to clear the water out of the mine, the work- ings of which were submerged a few weeks "I ao back. The news has caused much satisfac- tion, as if the water were pumped away em- j ployment would again be found for 300 or 400 workmen.

WELSH MATTERS IN PARLIAMENT. THE ASSAULT ON A LADY CYCLIST IN WALES. On Thursday, in the House of Commons, Mr Pickersgill asked the Home Secretary if he would state upon what grounds he had ordered the release of Mr Spriggs, who, at the Flintshire Assizes, last year, was con- victed of felony before Mr Justice Grantham and sentenced to five years' penal servitude, and upon what conditions Mr Spriggs had been released. Mr Howell asked whether, although a de- fence of alibi had been set up at the trial, Spriggs admitted after the trial, to the Governor of Ruthin Gaol, that he, Spriggs, had been at or near the scene of the assault on the day when it was alleged to have been committed: and whether it was usual for the Treasury to conduct the defence of a prisoner whose parents and friends were welj able to provide funds for that purpose. Sir M. White Ridley In consequence of information which reached me after the trial I caused an inquiry to be made as to the evidence of identification. This inquiry dis- closed certain facts which were not before the judge at the trial. The result of the inquiry was laid before the learned judge, who concurred in the view that there was sufficient doubt to justify the release of prisoner on license, the usual conditions as to reporting himself to the police being re- mitted. Inquiries are still being made as to whether any further action might be necessary. In answer to my hon. friend (Mr Howell), I have to say that with regard to the admissions which the prisoner is said to have made I came to the conclusion, after careful inquiry, that they were not intended, and, in fact, that there was not any admis- sion at all. The cost of the prisoner's de- fence was not paid by the Treasury, but in fence was not paid by the Treasury, but in view of the cost of taking the witnesses to the place of assize advances were made to them (cheers).

CARNARVON" ARTILLERY VOLUNTEERS. The annual dinner and prize distribution of the No. 8 Company 1st Cheshire and Carnarvonshire Artillery Volunteers took place at the Sportsman Hotel on Thursday evening. A capital spread prepared by Mr Armstrong, was done full justice to by a company of 110, presided over by Captain W. C. Whiskin. Amongst the officers pre- sent were: Lieut. R. E. Owen, Lieut. W. H. Hughes, Surgeon-Lieut. W. G. Owen, the Rev J. W. Wynne Jones, Capt. Piper (Shrewsbury), Captain Cooper, R.W.F., Lieut. W. Lloyd Griffith, V.B., R.W.F. Captain Whiskin, in proposing the loyal toast, pointed out that they all wore the Queen's uniform, and he hoped not one of them would ever disgrace it. The toast having been honoured with musical accom- pan retnt, Gunner J. Kelly gave a capital song, and was followed by Gunner Arms- den, with "The Boys of the Old' Brigade," and another by Gunner Ruene. A string quartette by a party, led by Bandmaster Peters, was well received, and in response to an encore, they gave a selection of Welsh I airs. Other songs were rendered by. a number of the men, aften which "Our I Guests" ^as proposed by Captain Whiskin, and rtsponded to by the Rev J. W. Wynne Jones, M.A., Captain Piper (Shrewsbury), Captain Cooper (Carnarvon), and Mr J. II. Roberts. Captain Piper gave a recita- tion, Mid Mr Gwilym Rowlands a piano- forte 80Jo, "The Bells of Aberdov'ey," with variations. Captain Cooper distributed the prizes as follows:—R.M.L. Detachment South Hook, ganisor. prize, and E6, in addition to they chaFenge bowl, No.. 1 Detachment—Gua captain, Sergeant Robert-s; gun layer, Corp. White; dial number. Sergeant Williams; Corporals Parry, Morris, and Thomas; Bombardiers Hid, Hope; Trumpeter Jones, Gvirers T. H. Hughes, Casey, Bai'ev, Williams, Phillips, Kinsley, J. R. Wil- liams, G. Roberts, J. Kelly, F. Oldfield, Richrrds, Healy, J. D. Hughes, Saynor, and Reed. The adjutant's prize was won by Sergeant Roberts, Sergeant Williams, Corporals Parry, Morris, White, and Tho- mas Bombardiers Hill and Hope. Trum- peter Jones, Gunners Casey, Phillips, F. Kinsley, J. Kelly, Saynor, W. Williams, J. R. W:ll;ams, D. Roberts, Bailey, Old- fidd, J. V. Hughes, and Richards.—Capt. Whiskin aiso gave a special PI'c for at- tendance to Sergeant Roberts, who bad boen pi t sent 145 drills during the year. The prizes in the carbine competition were distributed' as follows:—1st prize, ex- tra prize, -and$Lal}eng;e cup, Gunner D. Kelly; 2, H. Ashton; 3, Sergeant R. W. Williams; 4, F. Spencer (and recruit prize); 5, J. P. Ruane; 6, Bombardier E. Hope; 7, Corporal E. Parry; 8, Gunner T. Morgan; 9, Corporal J. Thomas; 10, Gunner G. Jones. The Lord-lieutenant's prize was won by the detachment under Gun-captain Sergt. Lloyd Roberts, with gun layer Corp. E. E. White, Corp. J. Thomas, Gunners Rich- ards, H. H. Williams, F. Lacey, G. Ro- berts, and T. Lloyd Jones Bombardier D. McLaughlin. Second detachment: Gun captain, Sergeant R. W. Williams; gun layer, Bombardier P. Hill; Bombardier E. Hope,¡ Gunner Spencer, Corp. E. Parry, Gunners T. Casey, Bailey, J. Humphries. The battery commander was Captain W. C. Whiskin; and gun group commander, Lieu. tenant W. H. Hughes. The battery also won the Colomel's Challenge Bowl, with 193 points, out of a possible 200, and were 25 points ahead of the second battery. The Rev J. W. Wynne Jones submitted the toast of "The Officers," which was re- sponded to by Capt. Whiskin, who urgect the men to fulfil the condition of the oath they had taken, and conduct themselves in such a way as to keep up the good name which No. 8 Company had always enjoyed. He was sorry so many had been obliged to leave the town, because thev failed to find employment in Carnarvon, and' somte, un- fortunately, they had lost for ever. They commenced last year with a funeral, and they had buried several since the last time they had met around that table. They had lost good men and true, and he would ask the recruits to try and follow in the foot. steps of those who had left. He congra* tulated the company upon its success last year. They won everything they competed for (cheers), and they returned last year as efficient more wan they ever had done. The Government said they were efficient, but he said that until the Government gave them better opportunities for drilling, they would not be efficient. It was ridiculous to think that the men were efficient when they only knew the requirements of an obsolete gun. If the volunteer force got modern guns>— and they ought to get them-they had' the men, and they could work them (applause). They did not drill for a paltry capitation grant, but for their love of service (ap- plause). Why should not Twthill Rock be made a fort, that they might be properly drilled? (hear, hear.) They did not want more mone-. but they ought to be supplied with a full equipment (hear, h'ear). They wished to make themselves fit to garrison any fort, and hold their own with those who were there. He wanted them all to promise, now that they had the cup, to keep it in Carnarvon, and the only way they could do it was by attending to drill and learn every detail, so as to work them- selves to that state of efficiency that it would be impossible to tak'e it from Car- narvon (applause).—Lieut. R. E. Owen also responded', and the proceedings terminated with the National Anthem. Mr Gwilym Rowlands, Llanberis, ably accompanied on. the pianoforte

'-0- The tributes of praise paid to Colonel the Hon. W. E. Sackville West, on Friday, at the county meeting, for his public services. were thoroughly well deserved. Whether as a member of the County Council, a mem- ber of the board of guardians, and of other public bodies, or as the chief agent of a great estate, it will be difficult for his suc- cessors to surpass or even equal him in tact, efficiency, business ability, and especially that particular ability to nold the scales evenly and justly between conflicting inter- ests. Although a strong partisan himself, it -was admitted', on all sides, that no better chairman than he ever presided over the County Council's meetings; he held the reins firmly, wisely, and fairly. Carnarvon- shire should not allow him to say farewell without asking him to accept some lasting token of the universal public regard and re- token of the universal public regard and re- spect felt towards him. It will be noticed that the secretary of the movement in- itiated so enthusiastically at Bangor is Mr John Pritchard. He may be depended upon to make the affair a thorough success.