Carnarvon and Denbigh Herald and North and South Wales Independent

The Flint and Denbigh Hounds will meet on Tuesday, March 15th, at Kinmel; Satur- day, 19th, at Meliden; at 12 o'clock.

Mr J. Roberts, of Cefn Mawr, Ruabon, has accepte a unanimous call to the pastorate of the Welsh Baptist Church at Abergele.

Acting upon medical advice, the town clerk of Bangor (Mr R. Hughes Pritchard), on Sat- urday left for a two months' tour in Jamaica.

} J Predictions as to the successor of Dr Her- ber Evans, at Bangor, are premature. The selection committeie has not yet held its first meeting.

The Rev R. H. Watkins, minister of the Graif and Rhydwen Churches, Montgomery- shire, has accepted the pastorate of the Bryn- crug Calvinistic Methodist Church, Merion- ethshire.

On Sunday, the Rev H. R. Cadwaladr, late of Rhostryfan, commenced his ministry as pastor of the Bryngwran and Maelog Con- gregational Churches, Anglesey, in succes- sion to the Rev Henry Rees.

Mr John; Roberts, of Manchester House, Llaaillyfni, has received £ 100 towards the debt fund of the Llanllyfni Calvinistic Methodist Chapel from a gentleman who wishes his name not to be disclosed.

The Ruv J. B. Griffiths, the Welsh mis- sionary of Mombassa, South Africa, has just prepared for the press a collection of hymns in the language of Mombasa. The hymns have been translated from 'he Welsh by Mr Griffiths.

Tuesday's "London Gazette" contains the following, dated Whitehall, March 7th:- "The Queen has been pleased to direct letters patent to be passed under the Great Seal of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, granting the dignity of a baronet of 11 r!l the said United Kingdom unto Hugh John Ellis-Nanney, of Gwynfryn, in the parish of Llanystumdwy, in the county of Carnarvon, and of Cefnddeudwr, in the parish of Traws- fynydd, in the county of Merioneth, esquire, and the heirs male of his body lawfully be- gotten."

At the assizes, at Brecon, on Monday, be- fore Mr Justice Phillimore, a breach of pro- mise case was heard, in which the plaintiff was Miss Susan Williams, a prepossessing ladv, about 25 years of age, and the de- fendant, the Rev John Burry Thomas, Bap- tist minister. Both parties reside at Tal- garth, Breconshire, the plaintiff being organ- ist at the diefendant's chapel. The engage- ment began in .June, 1896, and' was broken off in July, 1897. The defendant had ob- tained the consent of the lady and her father to the marriage, a house had been taken, the furniture purchased, the bride's trousseau bought, and the bridesmaids chosen. The plaintiff was a-warded VO damages.

The fate of the "Lliii" and the "Haul," the two Welsh organs of the Church of Eng- land in Wales, still hangs m the balance, and the promoters of the new Weish Church Press Company declare that unless the shares are promptly taken up those journals are doomed to extinction in a couple of weeks. In the last number (.f the ''I^lan, a wr-cer scrutinises the lists of applications already published with a view of finding how the diocese of St. Asaph stands. I do not see Llandrinio at all; and only one applicant front Wrexham. I h> not see the names of the parishes of the proctors, Flint and Llan- geri-iew. Of all the honorary canons, only Mostyn and Tiefnant. Where arc F>o<M- wyddan, Colwyn Bay, and Ruthin? Only -Gorsedd, between Hope and Rhuddlan. Cor- wen and the neighbourhood non sunt. Only Nantglyn between Denbigh and Llangollen. Where are Welshpool, Llanfyllin, Rhos, Rhosymedre, &c. ?" Another correspondent subjects the diocese of St. David's to a similarly disconsolate scrutiny.

We publish in another column the balance- sheet of Lloyd's Bank, Limited, from which it will appear that the great corporation is in a very prosperous condition. We subjoin a few extracts from the speech made by the chairman at the annual meeting :—For many years the policy of the bank had been directed towards building up and strengthen- ing both the reserves and the income of the bank, and the result of that policy was seen in the figures presented in the report, lne bank, and the result of that policy was seen in the figures presented in the report, The I figures presented with the report showed Bome very important changes compared with I the last annual meeting. On the 31st December, 1896, the paid-up capitai was £ 1,780,000, now it was £ 2,040,000; and the reserved fund, which at the end of 1896 was JB1,000,000, was now £ 1,200,000. The total figures of the balance-sheet last year amounted to £ 35,997,000, and now the amount was £ 40,760,000. The cause of that very substantial increase had been the ac- quisition of two valuable and important banks. They had acquired -«he Chester and North Wales Bank of Messrs Williams and Co., and also the County of Gloucester Bank. Those acquisitions had proved emin- ently satisfactory. It was never safe to prophesy, but he thought he might venture to suggest that the time of very large amalga- mations was passing away. They had nearly filled up the ground that they thought it advisable for the bank to hold. No doubt r opportunities would come to them, and where those opportunities were safe and valuable they would not hesitate to take advantage of them. Theirs was one of the first banks to enter upon a strong policy with regard to a combination of older banks. So far as they were concerned it had been an enor- mous success.

AMLWCH. TEMPERANCE.—On Wednesday even- ing, the 2nd inst., a united Band of Hope meeting was held in the Wesleyan Chapel. The Rev O. Hughes presided and the meet- ing was addressed by the Rev Peter Jones, Aberffraw, and Mr Pryse Jones, Denbigh, the latter on "Alcohol and its effects." The singing was led by Messrs Richard Owen, W. Roberts, and R. O. Edwards. LAUNCH.—On Wednesday morning, an iron barquehtine, called "Gaelic," was launched from the yard of Messrs W. Thomas and Sons. The weather was beauti- fully fine and, as is usual on such occasions, a large number of spectators witnessed the launch. The vessel was decorated with bunt- ing and as she slid along the ways she pre- sented a pretty picture. The usual cheers I were raised as she moved along and took the water in grand style. The naming ceremony was performed by Mrs Captain Lewis Tho- mas, Ponctaldrwst, the wife of one of the partners in the firm. Messrs Thomas are to be congratulated on the building and success- ful launching of such a finely-modelled vessel She is commanded by Captain I Ishmael Williams, jun., and is intended chiefly for the Rio Grande trade.

BANGOR. THE TOWN CLERK.—Mr R. H. Prit- chard, the town clerk, has been advised by his medical attendant to take a prolonged rest, and on Saturday he left for a two months' voyage to Jamaica. LECTURE.—On Monday evening, the Rev John Roberts, Pontllyfni, delivered an in- teresting lecture on "Robert Jones, Llan- llyfni," at the Glanadda Ohapel. The lecture was highly appreciated by those who were acquainted with the life of the old Welsh patriarch. ORGAN MCITALS.-The first of a series of organ recitals were given on Tues- day evening, at the Cathedral, by Mr West- lake Morgan. A capital programme was gone through, the vocalist being Mr Jevons. Col- lections were made towards defraying the cost of the new organ of which about £ 600 remains to be paid. INTERESTING PRESENTATIONS.—On Monday evening, Captain John Gill and Lieutenant William Jones were presented by the members of the Bangor Fire Brigade, at the Drill Hall, with modals, in commemora- tion of their long service with the brigade. The presentation was made by Colonel Sav- age, on behalf of the members. MISSIONARY MEETINGS.-On Sunday last, special sermons were preached at the English Wesleyan Church, in connection with the Home Missionary meetings, by the. Rev J. Murgatroyd, B.A., of Colwyn Bay; and on Monday evening, Mr Evans, of the firm of Messrs Josiaih Hughes and; Co., presided over a well-attended pufblio meeting, at which addresses were delivered by the Revs J. Murgatroyd, H. J. Quilter, and others. THE CONSERVATIVE ASSOCIATION. -The annual meeting of the Bangor Work- ingmen's Conservative Association was held on Monday evening, when references were made to the valuable services rendered by Colonel the Hon. W. E. Sackville West, as the president of the association, and to the Conservative cause generally throughout North Wales. Regret was expressed that he was about to sever his connection with the town. It was resolved to re-elect Col. West president of the association, until his de- 1 parture in May. FREEMASONRY.—The annual installa- tion in connection with the Royal Leek Lodge took place on Friday, at the Masonic Hall, Bro. R. Hughes Pritchard being in- stalled W.M., the installing ceremony de- volving upon Bro. J. Lloyd Griffith, Holy- head. The W.M. appointed the following as his officers for the year:—I.P.M., Bro. -1 David Williams; S.W., liro. w. Douglas Jones; J.W., Bro. T. Wesitlake-Morgan, organist of Bangor Cathedral; chaplain, Bro. Rev Daniel Morgan, rector of Llantrisant, Anglesey, P.M. treasurer, Bro. Rev T. Lloyd Kyffin, rector of Llanfaes-cum-Pen- mon; secretary, Bro. Hugh C. Vincent; director of ceremony, Bro. W. Thornton Jones; organist, Bro. E. W. Thomas; S.D., B;.o- J- A. Rodway;. J.D., Bro. Dr E. A. Mills-Roberts; I.G., Bro. H. J. Howel Evans stewards, Bros. F. H. Mills (Beau- maris) and T. R. Stenning (Carnarvon); tyler, Bro. J. W. Fendick. The banquet was served at the George Hotel, a large party sitting down to the catering of Bro. Baxter. The attendance of brethren in- cluded Bros. Colonel W. E. SackviUe-West, rixin ™ England; Colonel Henry Piatt, PMPPrs?Jales; H- Kneeshaw, -vm T> P c Tw^i • Thornton Jones, P.M. T) Wynn Williams, St. n P P P G J D. Robert w' l^'r £ iPGSW- J W. J. Brad- ghaw, 597, St. Oybi, I p M P P G D. • W. M'Kenzie WilHam3, W.M St. David's J STr o w £ "siesey, 1113, P.M., j. 2LVS. W. P. Matthews, iW' Horny, W.M., 113.3. Anglesey; P. J. Davids, begontium, P.P.G.D. of Works- I g. Hargreaves, 1755 St. Tudno, RP S of Works; P. N. White, Shakespeare T.M., 143; P- Shearson Gregory, st. Davids, J.W- Cornelius Davies, Segontium, P.M., P.G.W. DrG- w.JParley; Walter Jones, p/W., Anglesey; Arthur Haslam, S.W., 1113.

BARMOUTH. COUNTY SCHOOL SITE.—The ordinary meeting of the local governors was held on Monday, undfer the presidency of Mr W. J. Morris —The building committee reported harm" completed the purchase of a plot of li'nd together with a right of road at the back for £ 700 from Major Corder, Maes- neuadd, Talsarnaui, for building the new school thereon. The Chairman and the Rev Gwynoro Davies were appointed to go to London to lay the matter before the Charity Commissioners and to obtain their sanction to the purchase and their approval of the site. Major Corder, who contributes a sub- stantial sum for building purposes, was made a life governor.

BEAUMARIS. SUICIDE.—Mr R. Jones-Roberts, the coroner for Anglesey, on Wedneslay held an inquest at Beaumaris on the body of John Morgan, aged 45, solicitor's clerk. Deceased had been for some months in a depressed condition of mind, and on Tuesday morning was found dead in bed, there being a small bottle of carbolic acid by his bedside. The jury retured a verdict of "Suicide whilst tem- porarily insane." THE ROYAL ANGLESEY YACHT CLUB.-The annual meeting of this club was held in the Club-house on Wednesday last, Sir R. H. Williams-Bulkeley, Bart., com- modore, presiding. The following were elect- ed officers of the club for the ensuing year: --Sir R. H. Williams-Bulkeley, Bart., com- modore; Colonel T. L. Hampton Lewis, vice-commodore; Mr James H. Burton, rear commodore; and Captain Cecil Pery, R.E., hon. secretary. Colonel Hampton Lewis was Appointed one of the trustees in the place of the late Mr William Massey. The date of the annual club regatta was fixed. It was decided, with a xiew of perpetuating the memory of Lieutenant-Colonel R. ap Hugh Williama, in connection with the races through from Beaumaris to Carnarvon, to give an annual grant of B5 from the club funds towards the purchase of a cup for No. 1 race from Beaumaris to Carnarvon.

BODKDERN. TEMPERANCE CRUSADE.-On Mon- day, a meeting was held at the C.M. Chapel, Llanynghenedl, when the cause was advocated by Messrs Thomas Owen, J. Ro- berts, J. Hughes Roberts, J. Roberts, jun., and J. Rogers, and solos and songs by Mr J. Hale and children's choir. Result, 13 new pledges. On Tuesday, at the C.M. Chapel, Llanfwrog, a successful meeting was held, Messrs J. Lewis, J.P., William Jones, Frondeg; and O. J. Rogers speaking. Re- 11 z, sult, 10 new pledges.

BRYNSIENCYN. DEATH AND FUNERAL OF MR JOHN WILLIAMS.—We regret to announce the death of Mr John Williams, Ty'nlon Faner, of this place, which took place on Tuesday last, at the ripe age of 88 years, after but a short illness. He was in Carnarvon very recently. Deceased was well known to a large circle in Carnarvon, which town he had visited for a large number of years with market produce. He leaves four sons (one of whom is Mr Hugh Williams, cabinet maker, Carnarvon) and a daughter to mourn his loss. He was interred on Friday at Llan- idan churchyard.

CARNARVON. CONCERT.—A very successful and largely attended concert was held at the Guild Hall, on Thursday night, in aid of the Shiloh Bach Chapel. The chair was occupied by Mr J. Issard Davies, J.P. THEATRICAL.—The playgoers of Cair- narvon are promised a histrionic treat when "The Sorrows of Satan" will be produced at the Guild Hall, by Mr W. L. Dobell and his powerful company. CHURCH OF ENGLAND LITERARY SOCIETY.-At the ordinary meeting of this society, held on Monday evening, a very in- teresting paper on the "Christian Church in the first century of its existence" was read by Mr Evan T. Evans, Edward-street. SAILORS' REST. — A concert for the sailors was held at the Rest, on Wednesday, the chair being taken by the Rev E. Owen Jones, who also sang several songs. The accompaniments were played by Mr Ernest Jones. The following also kindly sang or playedh Mrs Jones and Miss Enid Jonea (Minafon), Mr Pritchard, Mr J. Cottrell, Mr Willie Williams (the Castle), and Messrs J. Jones and Evans, R.N.R. LECTURE.—The last of a series of lectures held! under the auspices of the Carnarvon Literary Union was given at Castle-square Chapel, on Tuesday evening, when the Rev Elvet Lewis, Llanelly, the well-known bard, preacher, and lecturer, took as his subject. "Grow your oxn flowers." There was a crowded audience, and the lecture was generally acknowledged to be one of the most brilliant and interesting delivered! in Car- narvon during this season. The chair was occupied by Mr Edward Hughes (ex-mayor). A hearty vote of tharfks was accorded to the lecturer, on the motion of the Rev D. Stanley Jones. MILITARY FUNERAL.-On Wednesday afternoon, the funeral of the late Mr Richard Hughes, coach builder, Cadnant-road, took place with' military honours, at the Llan- faglan Churchyard. Deceased had been a member of the local corps of Artillery Vol- unteers for 27 years, and wore the long ser- vice medal. The company was under the command of Captain W. C. Whiskin, and the Town Band, under the leadership of Mr J. H. Peters, played the "Dead March" in "Saul." en route. A shert service was con- ducted at the house by the Rev D. Stanley Jones, and the Rev D. L. Williams, vicar of I Llanwnda, officiated at the church and grave- side. Deceased leaves a widow and' several young children to mourn his loss. DEATH OF MR W. B. TOMKINSON. — On Tuesday etvening, the death took place of Mr W. B. Tomkinson, at his residence in Bron Seiriol. Though he had attained the age of 76' years, he seemed to enjoy good health up to the last, and went out of doors on Monday morning. After partaking the dinner on Monday, however, he was seized with a fit and never regained! consciousness. He leaves a widow and a large family of sons and daughters. Mr Tomkinson came to this county about forty years ago, from his native town of Worcester, and for several years he was manager of Messrs Casson's bank at Portmadoo and Pwllheli. When this bank was amalgamated, about fifteen years ago, with the North and South Wales Bank, he retired from business and came to Carnarvon, where his geniality and invariable courtesy gained him a large circle of friends. He was an enthusiastic Liberal in politics, and worked energetically in the interests of the party. Mr Tomkinson took a prominent part in the establishment of the Liberal Club and had been for many years chairman of the Club Company. Mr Tomkinson was also a director of the Carnarvon and District Perfect Thrift Building Society, from its commencement, and his zeal towards the society was proved by I the fact that he attended the Llanberis pay meeting on Saturday last. The funeral, which was strictly private, took place to-day (Friday). The Vicar, the Rev J. W. Wynne Jones, officiating. All along the route to the churchyard, general marks of respect were shown. Numerous wreaths had been sent, amongst others by the Carnarvon Liberal Club, and the" Carnarvon and District Per- fect Thrift Building Society. Messrs Jones and Miller, Castles-square, were the under- takers. THE LATE MRS W. GRIFFITH.—On Wednesday, the funeral took place of Mrs W. Griffith, of Wellington-terrace, the mother of Mrs J. Francis, chemist, Pool- street, fue remains being interred, amidst signs of deep respect, at Llanbeblig church- yard, wlen the 11ms Evan Jones, and D. O'Brien Owen, officiated. The cortege left the residence in the following ordler: -First carriage Dr Parry, Rev Evan Jones, Rev D. GBrieoi Owen, and Mr D. Pierce. Hearse. Second carriage Mr William Grif- fith, Mr Francis (son-in-law), Mr Roberts (Liverpool), nephew; and Mr Griffith, Pwll- heli. Third carriage: Captain Roberts, Ban- gor; Captain Jones, Wellington-terrace; Mr Jones, Birkenhead and Mr Joihn Rees, Car- narvon. The coffin, which was of polished oak with brass mountings, was made by Mr John Williams, Tithebarn-street. The funeral arrangements were carried, out by Messrs Pierce and Williams, Golden Goat, in a satisfactory manner. «

COLWYN BAY. THE DISTRICT COUNCIL ELECTION. -The retiring members are Messrs John Ro- berts, John Porter, and Thomas Parry. It is not yet certain whether their return will be contested. THE CONGO INSTITUTE.-On Sunday, special preaching services were held at the Congo Institute Chapel, Colwyn Bay, when sermons were delivered by the Revs T. G. Williams and W. O. Williams, Llandudno, to excellent congregations. A NEW CAUSE.—On Sunday, an English Congregational cause was started at Old Colwyn. Services were held in tho school- room of the Ebenezer Welsh Church. The Rev T. Lloyd, of Colwyn Bay, and Mr Evansr Jones, of Ebenezer Church, officiated.

CONWAY. A CONTRACT.—Councillor Edward Ro- berts have secured the contract for the re- construction of the Royal Oak Hotel, Mostyn- street, Llandudno. INDISPOSED.-His many friends will be I grieved to understand that Dr R A. Pri- chard, J.P., C.C., has been confined to bed since Monday, with a slight attack of influ- ,I enza. ELECTION OF GUARDIANS.—It is re- ported that Alderman Hugh Hughes, the present guardian for the parish, will be op- posed by Miss Dutton, landlady of the Castle Hotel. BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—Mr Thomas Abram, at one time a councillor and a form- er mavor of Conway, has signified his inten- tion of becoming a candidate at the forth- coming election of a guardian for the parish of Gyffin. Ie r- THE NATIONAL EISTEDDFOD PAVI- LION.—Mr Humphrey Lewis, timber merchant, has secured! the contract for erect- ing the pavilion for National Eisteddfod pur- poses at Blaenau Festiniog. The amount of contract is £1300 odd. THE HORSE SHOW.-The secretary in- forms us, that the prospects of the annual horse show, which will this year be held on I Easter Monday, surpasses all its predecessors. This year a jumping competition has been introduced into the schedule. A FASHIONABLE EVENT.—We have A FASHIONABLE EVENT.-We have reason to believe that an event of great and fashionable interest will take place at the Castle during the month of August. It pro- mises to eclipse anything that has been seen I in Conway during the last 50 years. We do not allude to the Church Bazaar. THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS of the town has been closed for some time owing to an epidemic of measles, &c., among the chil- dren. The disease w»*.pretty general at the- Union House, but it has improved very much of late. The peculiar part of it is the fact that grown up men have been attacked with the malady. TEA AND CONCERT.—On Wednesday afternoon, the Welsh Congregationallsts held their annual social tea. A large number of willing hands presided at the tables, which I were well filled with all the necessary delicious things for such an event. In the I evening Councillor John Williams presided over a capital concert, the Rev J. T. Jones being the conductor. CARMEL LITERARY SOCIETY.—At the weekly meeting of the society, on Mon- dav evening, the Rev T. Gwynedd Roberts onened a discussion as to "The chief points of similarity and dissimilarity between the Calvinistic Methodists and the Baptists. There was a good attendance of members, and a discussion took place, Messrs C. Cyn- val Jones, W. G. Williams, J. Owen, and R. Roberts (Trebor Aled), taking part in the same. THE PROPOSED NEW RAILWAY STATION.—The announcement that th6 London and North-Western Railway Com- pany intends to erect a new station in the vicinity of Cadnant Park in the near future has created quite a consternation in the town, With the development of Conway it naturally fellows that the railway company must be provided with more commodious and con- venient premises, in order to cope with the merer sing traffic. THE JUNCTION.—The removal of the I Llandudno Junction Railway Station has given an extraordinary impetus to building in the immediate locality. The magistrates have already granted the provisional trans- fer of the license, of the Fetrrv Farm Hotel to a new hotel that will be built near the new station. The work of removing the old station is proceeding rapidly, and in an- other fortnight or three weeks, one can say "and its place is known no more." SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION. — The nomination of candidates to compose the new school board for the borough of Conway took place on Tuesday. The old board consisted of Mrs Fincham, Mr Humphrey Lewis, Dr R. A. Pritchard (Churchmen), and Dr Mor- gan (Nonconformist). The above have all been nominated, but the Nonconformists runs the Rev T. Gwvnedd Roberts and the Rev J. T. Jones, as additional candidates with Dr Morgan. The election takes place on the 19th inst.

DINORWIC. DEATH AND FUNERAL OF MISS ANN PIERCE.—With regret we announce the death of Miss Ann Pierce, Cerig y Nyth, Dinorwic, daughter of Mr Pierce M. Pierce, and sister of Mr David Pierce, the Golden Goat, Carnarvon. Her interment took place at Macpelah cemetery, the Rev J. Puleston Jones, M.A., officiating.

FESTINIOG. THE LATE MR RICHARD LLOYD.—On Wednesday, Mr Richard Lloyd, sub-manager of the Oakeley Company's quarries, expired after only a few days' illness. Mr Lloyd, who was a native of Maentwrog, had been for many years sub-manager otf Lord Palmerston's quarry, under the late Mr Robert Owen, and when the Oakeley Company took over the works the services of the deceased were re- tained, and for the last ten years he has worked under the control of Mr R. Ro- berts, chief manager of the company's quar- ries. Mr Lloyd was much esteemed by all I who came in contact with him. He was 57 years of age, and leaves a widow and several children. I

-wo HOLYHEAD. 1 MOUNT-PLEASANT.—On. Tuesday, at the Town. Hall, in connection with the Mount- pleasant Congregational Church, a tea meet- ing followed by a sale of work was held. The stalls were laden with useful and fancy ar- tides, and a great number of purchases were j made. Several valuable articles were drawn for. The funds go towards the chapel debt. I, AN INTERESTING TOPIC.—On Mon- day evening, a paper was read on "Woman's i rights," by Mrs Roberts, Newry-street, at the Town Hall Debating Society. The paper was full of interesting matter, and an ex- cellent discussion followed, in which Messrs Joseph Evans, W. D. J ones, J. Wild, Saville (gas manager), Mcllgrow (H.M. Customs), and the Chairman (Rev Gomer Evans), took part. SUPPER.—On Tuesday evening, at the Conservative Club, a supper was held, when Mr W. J. Bradshaw, Market-street, did! the catering in excellent style, and was warmly thanked for the way in which he performed his work. An entertainment followed, un- der the presidency of Mr R. C. Crispin. Misses Maggie and Annie Williams were the accompanists. The programme was well sus- tained by Messrs J. Lacy, G. H. Learmouth, E. C. Corbett, Deville, Smith, Helme, Cope- land, &c. Mr W. Bradshaw, the honorary secretary, was cordially thanked for the way in which he had carried out the arrangements.

LLANHDEINIOLEN. SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION.—This election took place on Tuesday, and resulted as follows :—Rev D. O. Davies (rector), 1461; Rev D. H. Williams, M.A. (Congrega- tional minister), 1369; D. J. Davies, 1313; R. O. Williams, 1312; T. R. Jones, 1287; Rev D. Jones (Calvinistic Methodist), 1235; Mrs Closs Williams, 1209; Robert Jarvis, 984. The first seven were elected.

LLANGEFNI. PROPOSED TESTIMONIAL TO COL. PLATT.-In recognition of his' services to the farmers of Anglesey in introducing to their notice the utility of the Welsh black cattle, it has been unanimously agreed at a meeting of the tenant farmers generally held at the Town Hall, Llangefni, on Thurs- day, to present Colonel Henry Platt, J.P., with a testimonial. It was decided to con- fine the subscriptions to Anglesey. A com- mittee was appointed, of which Mr J. Rice Roberts is chairman, to carry out the ar- rangements.

LLANRWST. FAIR.—A very largely attended fair was held in this town on Tuesday, the weather being all that one could desire for the event. A great number of cattle were offered for sale, but very few changed hands, the farmers 'k asking high prices for the stocks. Yearlings were on sale from 96 to £6 15s; two-year- old, £6 15s to £8 15s milch cows, f.14 10s to £15. Only one of the latter changed hands. Small pigs sold from 19s to 25s pei head. COUNTY COUNCIL ELECTION.—Tues- day was a busy day in Llanrwst with the County Council election. Both sides were ve<(y sanguine of succes^, although it was universally expressed that the opposition to the sitting member, Mr Isgoed Jones, was exceedingly ill-advised. However, the result turned out most satisfactory. At 9.30 on Tuesday night, the poll was declared outside the new Board School buildings as follows: Isgoed Jonel") 271; W. Hughes, 193; ma- jority for Mr Isgoed Jones, 78. STRANGE SUICIDE.—At the Victoria Hotel, an inquest was held on Saturday by the county coroner, Dr James Hughes, con- cerning the death of an elderly man named Hugh Jones, of Festiniog, whose body was found hanging on a tree in a field close to Cyffty Hall, near Llanrwst.—Robert Hughes, Hafod, deposed that he saw the deceased on the morning of the 2nd March in a field close to Melinycoed walking to and fro. After some persuasion witness got deceased to go along with him from the field to the road until he reached Hafod, when deceased declined to go into witness's house, and went on towards the town.—William Hughes, keeper, Tynewydd, Bryndyffryn, deceased's nephew, deposed that he saw deceased on Wednesday last hanging on a tree close to Cyffty Hall, about 200 yards from the road. Witness went to the spot, and felt deceased's hand, which was very cold. He did not cut him down from the tree, but left a boy in charge of the body, and went to a neigh- bouring house called Tymawr, and told them what had occurred, asking what should be done. He was recommended to send for a police-officer, which he did. He remained with the body until the officer arrived. Wit- ness did not recognise the deceased until his body was cut down.—The jury returned a verdict of "Suicide while temporarily in- sane."

NANTLLE. FATAL ACCIDENT.—On Monday, Dr Hunter Hughes, coroner for South Carnar- vonshire, held an inquest at Pisgah-terrace, Carmel, Upper Llandwrog, on the body of Hugh Thomas (20), labourer, who was killed at Penyrorsedd Slate Quarry, Nantlle, on the 3rd inst. From the evidence, it appears thftt deceased, after finishing his own work for the day went to assist some of his comrades to fall some earth near the top of the quarry. While thus occupied a large quantity of the earth fell on his head, causing a fracture of the skull. The jury returned a verdict of "Accidental death."

PENRHYNDEUDRAETH. SCHOOL BOARD.—A meeting of the board was held on Sarturday, Mr J. E. Humphreys presiding.—There were five ap- plicants for the vacant post of assistant mistress. Miss M. E. Evans was appointed, it being specified that she would have to enter upon her duties without delay.-It was stated that Dr Fraser, the medical officer for the district, had given Information to the district council as to the state of the Croesor School children's health. The time of re-opening the schools was left to the discretion of the local representative (the Rev J. Jones) and the master, Mr Owen.- Mr Jones, master of the Llanfrothen School, forwarded the complaint of one of Her Majesty's Inspectors that the children left school too young.—Several rules were passed with reference to the use of the schools for the holding of meetings.

PORTMADOC. MEMORIAL SERVICE.—On Sunday evening, at the English Presbyterian Church, a special memorial service to the late Mr John Ellis Hughes was held. The proceed- ings throughout were very impressive. TRADE SOCIETY.-At a meeting held on Tuesday night, Councillor Richard Davies presiding, it was decided to fight the urban district council election on the Beddgelert Light Railway question; also to co-operate with the tradesmen in this matter. Can- didates will be selected shortly. THE MEMORIAL CHAPEL. -Proceed- ings in connection with the opening of a new schoolroom were commenced by a tea party in the afternoon of Wednesday, and in the evening a miscellaneous meeting was held, Rev Ivor Jones (pastor) in the chair, Dr Jone^-Morris conducting. A report was given of the financial position of the new building, which was most satisfactory, over 2100 having been paid before the building was opened. THE HORSE AND DOG SHOW.—The promoters of the Portmadoc Horse- and Dog Show met on Tuesday evening, under the presidency of Dr W. Jones-Morris. The secretary read the annual statement of ac- count. which was on the whole satisfactory. Dr Morris was re-elected chairman, Mr J. R. Prichard, being elected treasurer, and Mr m R. G. Humphreys secretary. The auditors, Messrs R. Newell and R. Jones-Morris, re- ported that the accounts were correct. They were then formally passed. MATRIMONIAL. — On Wednesday, a pretty wedding took place at the Ebenezer Chapel, the contracting parties being Mr D. Jones (junior), Gasworks, assistant clerk to the Festiniog Union, and Miss Jennie Wil- liams, eldest daughter of Captain Edward Williams, Meirion House, Madoc-street. As the parties were so well known and esteemed in the neighbourhood the chapel was filled with friends and well-wishers. The officiating ministers were the Revs O. Evans and J. J. Roberts. The bride was followed by four bridesmaids, viz., the Misses Nell, Martha and Maggie Williams (sisters), and Miss Maggie Jones (sister of the bridegroom), the best man being Mr D. O. M. Roberts, architect (of the firm of Messrs O. M. Roberts and Son). After the wedding breakfast, the newly mar- ried couple departed on their honeymoon, which is to be spent in Liverpool, and other places. There was a large number of wed- ding presents. SCHOOL BOARD.—Wednesday, Mr D. R. Thomas presiding.-The following were the marks gained by applicants for post as pupil teachers:—W. Williams, 598 out of a possible 620; Ellen Williams, 455 out of 500; W. J. Morris, 483 out of 620; H. J. Roberts, 516 out of 550; Edward S. Evans, 485 out of 550; John Owen, 325 out of 550; Minnie Parry, 297 out or 560; W. W. Wil- liams, 425 out of 460; J. Jones Roberts, 407 out of 460; David Jones, 332 out of 460; Ellen Jones, 236 out of 460.—It was decided that a precept for £1200 be made for the year, the same as last year.—The attendance officer's report was considered very satisfactory.—With respect to a complaint of one of the inspectors, forwarded by the headmaster of the Snowdon-street School, with regard to the smallness of a class-room, it was stated that no arrangement had been Jarrived at with the trustees, but that a meeting would shortly be held to discuss the matter further.

PWLLHELI. NAUTICAL SUCCESS.—Mr Lewis Evans, eldest son of Captain Evans, Saind-atrect, has just passed his examination as second liate. CATTLE FOR THE ENGLISH MAR- KETS.—On Wednesday, a large number of fine cattle were trucked from here to the English markets. It was estimated that they would fetch from £ 12 to -015 per head. SCHOOL BOARD.—Mr O. R. Owen pre- sided over a meeting of the board on Tues- day evening. The sub-committee submitted their report with reference to the cost of the buildings, and recommended that the board borrow an additional LOW. This, to- gether with that already borrowed, would cover all the expenses incurred in providing suitable premises for elementary education in the town. The report was adopted.—A pre- cept for J5400 for the ensuing year was made. -It was resolved that a list of the goods re- quired for the use of the schools be sub- mitted Ita the board at the beginning otf every quarter. This would save carriage and secure a better discount than under the present mode of ordering such goods.-It was resolved that in future the teachers be asked to fill in forms showing the average monthly attendance as compared with the correspond- ing period the preceding year.—The question of educating deaf and dumb children was deferred.

RUTHIN. DEATH OF A PRISONER IN GAOL.— On Thursday morning, an inquest was held by Dr James Hughes, of Denbigh, at Ruthin Prison, on the body of David Edwards, Llan- rwst, who was received in the gaol from Car- narvon, on February 10th, having been sen- tenced to fourteen days' imprisonment.—The jury were satisfied that the best had been done for the unfortunate prisoner, and found a verdict in accordance with the medical evidence.

RHYL. EROSION ON THE COAST.—A special meeting of the Rhyl Urban District Council was held! on Monday, Mr Joseph A. Wil- liams, J.P., presidling, for the purpose of considering the steps to be taiken to protect the east end of the foreshore, and the con- struction of a new promenade near the new Marine Hydro.-The Town Clerk reported that he had asked the adjoining property- owners to contribute towards the cost, but the only favourable reply was that of Mr A. L. Clews, who had offered to give £ 10.—The committee having charge of the matter re- commended the adontion of the plans, and to anply to the Local Government Board for JBL500 to d'efray the cost of works, repayable over a period of 50 years. — The Chairman proposed, and Mr J. H. Ellis seconded, the adoption of the report, and on 'being put to the meeting, the recommendation of the com- mittee was carried.

ST. ASAPH. A PUBLICAN FINED.—On Monday, at the police court, Ellen Davies, licensee of the Kinmel Arms Hotel, St. Asaph, was sum- moned for an offence against the Sunday Closing Act. Mr Jos. Llovd! defended. — Police-sergeant Pearson sadd about 9.20 p.m. on the 6th of February, he saw Michael \V-mne, of St. Asaph, in E. P. Jones's yard, which adjoined the defendant's premises. He was coming from the direction of a small window belonging to the public-house, and witness found a bottle of beer in his pocket. He afterwards saw defendant's sister, who adtau^ed selling Wynne the beer.—For the defence, Mr Lloyd said his client was away from home when the transaction took place, and' knew nothing about it until some days after. It was an extremelv hard case. and he hoped the Bench would deal leniently with her. — The Chairman said defendant would be fined 10s and costs, but the license would not be endorsed. If the window in question was not fastened up by the next licensing sessions, the license would not be renewed'.

-+- SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE. CARNARVON. ARRIVED.-Prince Ja Ja s.s., Captain Evans, for Liverpool; Christaina s.s., Grif- Griffiths, do. Eccleston, Williams, do. Telephone s.s., Lewis, Aberdovey; Yarra Yarra, Holland, Anlong; Medway s.s., Jones, Portdinorwic; Fleetwing, Davies, Newquay; Adelaide s.s., Elias, Liverpool; Arvon, Williams, Newport. SAILED.—Prince Ja Ja s. Captain Evans, for Liverpool; Christian as.s., Grif- fVthsv do. Telephone S.B., Lewis, do. Adelaide s.s., Elias, do. Eliza Anne, Evans, Pembroke Dock; Snowdon, Owen, Bangor; Ann, Williams, Bowling; Amphi- trite. Camel, Point of Ayr; Thomas,, Lloyd, Bowline. PORTMADOC. ARRIVED.—Billow Crest, Captain Jones, from Bristol: Rebecca s.s., Roberts, pool; Jane Grey, Hughes, Dublin;^ « guard, Hughes, Swansea; Cordelia, Da^e > Dublin. SAILED.—Rebecca s.s., Captain Roberts, for Liverpool; Catherine Hendry, Jones, Cardiff; SaCe, Griffith, do. Dreadnought, Evans, London; Gowerian,^ Jones, Simder- land; Walter Ulric, William^ Bflemen, Ellen Beatrice, Jones, Brawer, Papenburg; Edward Wmdns, Wil- liams, Harburg; Industry, Ply* mouth Twelve Apostles, Jones Papenburg; David Sinclair, Jones, Odense; Samuel Holland, Owens, Harburg; Lady Neave, Williams, Newhaven Miss 1 ritchard, Jones, Newcastle; Jane, Jones, London; Tyne, Green, Harburg; Evelyn, Roberts, do. Janet, Pritchard, do. Nanhoron. Williams, 1 do.

'meKAI BRIDGE PISTEICr I COUNCIL. MONDA Y.—There were present—Mr B. Gv Thomas (iu tbe chair), M s^rs W. Jones, T. Roberts, T. O. Roberts, J. Davies, J. Wil- hams, .;leo. Hand, K. Williams, R. Abbot Jones, Walter R. Jones, R. W. Roberts, Dr W. F. Jones, and Mr T. Hugh." (clerk). FINANCE -The finance committee re- ported that the sums speut during the past month in sev ersge and water supply was £ 4 0s lOd in highway anfi othur roads, £ 10 4s 4d. Th", amount for tin- jj >ieral district rate c lleeted was JE48 18s 8d. vlr W. Jones proposed the adoption of the iepoit.—This was seconded by Mr J. Davids, aud adopted. THE ilIAIN ttOAD.- With reference to the question of improving the main road, Mr T. (), Roberts proposed that a letter be sent to the LocAl Government Bon-ni stating that the council wished to have tli, part of the main road that passed throve": the district improved, by constructing proper pavements, crossiDgs, channels, &c. Mr W. Jones seconded, and the cle;k was- iuetructed to communicate, with them accordingly. THE HEALTH COMMI lTv E. — This committee reported having received plans of certain alteration s pruposed to be carried out at Ulan Certs, but the committee recom- • mended that they should not be adopted.

MENAI BRIDGE PETTY SESSIONS. MONDAY. — Before the Hon. Claud Vivian and other magistrates. V CHj^GE OF ASSAULT.—Laura Wil- liams, Ty nrardd, Llanddona, summoned Ann Roberts, Pwll Budur, Llanddona, on a charge Roberts, Pwll Budur, Llanddona, on a charge of assault.-The case was settled out of court. KEEPING DOGS WITHOUT LICENSES. -For keeping a dog without a license, Wil- liam Griffith, 'Rallt, Llandegfan, was fined 2s 6d and costs, and for a like offence a fine of 5s and costs was imposed upon Owen Roberts, Tyddynbach, Llanddaniel, who did not put in an appearance.—Pierce Thomas, Tanbont. Menai Bridge, was also fined 58 including costs. THIRTY-SEVEN PREVIOUS CON- VICTIONS.—P. C. T. Jones, Llanfair P.G., charged William Davies, Orsedd. Penymyn- ydd, with disorderly conduct and refusing t6 quit the Railway Hotel, Llanfair P.G., on the 22nd ult.-pefendant was ordered to pay 10s and' costs or to be imprisoned for one month. Thirty-seven previous convic- tions had been proved against him. ALLEGED DRUNKENNESS. — David Rowlands, Glanadda, was charged with drunkenness on the 1st inst. H. was ordered to pay costs. MALICIOUS DAMAGE TO PROPERTY. -William Griffith, New-street, and David Jones, Dale-street, both of Menai Bridge, were summoned for maliciously damaging property at the National Schools, Menai Bridge.—Defendants were ordered to pay 10s each for damage done. also a fine of 12s 6d and costs each; in default of payment, 14 days' imprisonment. NIGHT POACHING.—For night poach- ing at Llangefni, John Barnett, Church- terrace, Llangefni, was fined 5s and costs.

AUCTION SALES. MESSRS W. DEW AND SON. Messrs W. Dew and Son oilered valuable freehold property for sale at the Marine Hotel, Llandudno, on Friday night. There was a large and representative audience. I Summerbank Villa, sold to Mr Elias Jones at J51580 Preswylfa, withdrawn Myrtle Cottage, sold to Mr Evan Williams at £360 Bryn Afon, Deganwy, sold for £580 to Mr Fincham. — Messrs Johnson and Chamber- lain were the solicitors for the vendors. I Cn Saturday, Messrs W. Dew and Son offered for sale by auction, at the Victoria Hotel, Bethesfla, the least-hold property j known as the Royal Stag Vaults. It failed I to reach the reserve price, and was withdrawn. THE NORTH WALES PRIZE HORSE SHOW AND SALES. On Wednesday, the great March show and I sales were commenced at Wrexham, and will extend over six days--thr- days this week and three days next week. The awards this day were as follows —Match pairs 1, Mr A. E. Evans, Bronwylfa, Wrexham; 2, Mr R. Whitfield, Liverpool; 3, Mr J. M. John- son, Newmarket Cottage, Knock, County I Down. Mares and geldings over 15.2): 1 and 2, Mr S. Major, Worleston, Nantwich; 3, Mr J. Jones, The Whitegate Stud, Wrex- ham. Mares and' geldings not exceeding 15.2: 1, Mr R. Whitfield; 2 and 3, Mr J. M. Johnson. On Thursday, hunters, harness horses, and I match pairs were offered. The judges' awards were as follows —Mares or geldings, 15.2 and over 1, Mr T. Jones, Groes Faen; 2, Mr D. Donellon, Warrington; 3, Mr Jack- son, Pentrefelyin. Mares or geldings, 15.1 and 15.2: 1, Mr J. W. Brockbank, jun., Kirksanton, Cumberland; 2, Mr J. Darling- I ton, Ellesmere; 3, Colonel Egerton, Brogyn- ton. Mares or geldings, any height under 15.1: 1, JVXT J. W. Brookbank, jun. 2, Mr J. M. Woods, Gerard Hall; 3, Mr W. A. Walker, Eccleshall. h_

PWLLHELI ANI) RHYL Lit EBOATS. MR RICHARDSON'S WILL. Mr Justice North had before him, in the Chancery Division of the High Court of Jus- tice, on Saturday, a petition, under Lord Romilly's Act, for the sanction of the oourt to a change in the scheme of a bequest un- der the will of Mr Richardson, of Pwllheli, Carnarvonshire.—-Mr Dibdin, who appeared in support of the application, said that Mr Richardson, by his will, left a sum of £ 10,000 to the National Lifeboat Institu- tion for the construction and! mainteinance of two tubular lifeboats, one of which was to be stationed at Deal, and the other at Pwllheli. The PwUheli boat was last year removed to Rhyl, and was now at that place, but was unfit for service. The other tubular boat, built in accordance with the testator's request, was at New Brighton. The tubular^ boats were now, however, obsolete, the men desiring boats of the "St. Ann s type. It was said that a tubular boat was of little use at New Brighton, as it could not sail out against a wind, and had to be towed out by a tug. That often meant that a tug had to be telephoned for from Liverpool, and that caused half-an-hour's delay. There were now only these two tubular boats in the ser- vice of the institution, nnd 295 boats of other types. They had tried to find other parts of England where tubular boats could be used, but it had been found impossible. The will requires that one boat should be called the "Henry Richardson," and the institution in- tended, if the court sanctioned the change, to retain the name of the donor for one of the boats. Mr Justice North thought he could make the order asked for. He did it on the prin- ciple that the legacy would not answer any purpose at all unless a lifeboat of, another type was substituted for the lifeboat re- quired by the legacy. Under those circum- stances, he thought that the institution might very properly rcplace the tubular lifeboats provided by the t^p^^bor by lifeboats not of a tubular kind. He should require the in, Stitution, however, to keep as near as they possibly could the intentions of the tes- tator.

It is probable that the balance sheet of the Penrhyn Quarry Strike Fund! will not be .published until a month hence.

A Welshman named Charles J. Owens has been appointed) general manager of the South- Western Railway Company in the United States.

The Rev Father Jones, of Carnarvon, hopes to live to see the day when the Welsh harp will be in general use in every Ele- mentary School in the Principality J

This week the Religious Tract Society's "Boy's Own Paper," the well-known pioneer of high-class serial reading for boyis, reaches its 1000th weekly number, a fact worthy of special notice, considering' the number of boys' journals-good, bad and indillerenk- that have appeared and disappeared during the past twenty years. "B.C. P."—which was started in answer to the appeals of judges, magistrates, schoolmasters, parents and others, with the sole idea of producing a paper that, while sufficiently attractive to win and hold the interest of boys of all classes, should yet be of genuine literary and artistic excellence and high moral tone— caught on from the first.

The "Westminster Gazette" observes: — "What is to be done when the plaintiff in a breach of promise case has to prove her case before a jury some of whom are totally ig- norant of the Queen's'English, their mother- tongue being Welsh ? Obviously, if the de- fendant be a Welshman, and can plead to the jury in their native language, the plain- tiff, although she might move an English jury by'her evidence of the plighted troth which has beei* broken, stands a poor chance of getting a verdict for damages It seems strange that men should be liable to serve on a iurv who are utterly ignorant of the language in which the case is conducted; but from the facts brought before the An- glesey Assizes, a few days ago, i i P61" ec ly pllin that a breach of promise case has been decided at Portmadoc by. had to adjudicate on the without being able to ""derstan said. This is a case, as Mr J nsbce C anhie h the judge at the assizes, declared, wrncn shouid certainly go before the Court P peal. A breach of promise action may be important in itself, but in the presen i stance it might serve as a useful test ca for the bi-lingual difficulties of legal Pro ceedings in Wales."

On Monday afternoon, Mr Lloyd-George, M.P., unveiled a memorial to the late Rev John Williams in the cemetery attached to the Salem Welsh Baptist Chapel, Penycae, near Wrexham. The late Mr Williams was the author of "Yr Oraclau Bywiol," being a Welsh translation of the New Testament from the Greek, together with many other important works. He was successively pas- tor of the Baptist Churches at Llansilin, Brymbo, Newtown, Rhos, and Penycae. The memorial consisted of a granite column, and bore in Welsh the following:—"In memorry of the late Rev John Williams, pastor of the Baptist Churches at Rhos and Penycae, author of the "Living Oracles,' 'Figures of Speech of the Bible,' &c. Died November 15, 1856. Aged 50 years. Erected by his admirer?. A crowded public meeting was held in the Salem Chapel, under the presi- dency of Mr Simon Jones, Wrexham.—Mr Lloyd-George said nothing could be better .d evidence of the great mind, character, and strength of the man than the fact that, after Mr Williams had been dead forty years, he was still a living force and a power in the neighbourhood. He eulogised Mr Williams as a most eminent scholar, preacher, and writer.

BONTNEWYDD. THE NATIONAL SCHOOLS—On Friday, in connection with the prize distribution, the scholars of this school gave one of the finest entertainments of the kind ever wit- nessed in these parts. The place was crowded, and so highly pleased were the audience that the entertainment had to be repeated on Saturday night, and again on Tuesday night, the audiences being as large I as ever. Books to the value of over £9 were given in prizes £ 5 was paid a London firm of theatrical costumiers for the loan of the dresses, and the children had been won- derfully trained by Mr Williams, the head I master, and his assistants. It was a most elaborate affair of its kind. The Rev D. L. I Williams, M.A., presided on Friday and Tuesday and Mr R. Bevan Ellis on Satur- day Mr Parry, headmaster of the Pen- ygroes Board Schools, conducting. The en- tertainment consisted of recitation, action, and drill songs, character sketches, &c. A glee party assisted. The school is in a most flourishing condition.

The Marquis of Bute has just contributed iSlOO towards the expenses of this year's Na- tional Eisteddfod.

The sum of £200 has been presented to- wards liquid,;n-r the debt on the Salem I Welsh Calvin;*He Chapel, DolgeBey, by & gentleman whn desires that his name should I not be disclosed.