Carnarvon and Denbigh Herald and North and South Wales Independent

DENBIGHSHIRE QUARTER SESSIONS. The quarter sessions were held at Denbigh on Friday. Captain Griffith-Boscawen presiding. Mr Charles Cottom was the foreman of the grand jury. THE CHARGE. In his charge to the jury, the Chairman said the calendar was not a long one. There were five prisoners concerned in four cases, which were of a very simple character. He would advise them to return a true bill in each case. Referring to the state of crime in the county, he said that the average number of cases to each session for the last 25 years was about five, and he was glad to find that they were on this oc- casion within that figure. On the motion of the Lord-lieutenant, the Court decided to send a message of congratula- tion to the Prince of Wales on his escape. THE POLICE COMMITTEE. On the motion of Colonel Cornwallis West, seconded by Mr Jones Parry, Colonel Wynne Edwards was elected to represent the Court on the Standing Joint Committee in the place of Colonel Wilfrid Heaton, who had been called out on service with one of the reserved battal- ions now in course of formation. ACCOMMODATION. Mr J. W. Lumley called attention to the inade- quate accommodation for magistrates, &c., at the Denbigh Court, and moved a resolution calling upon the Standing Joint Committee to make up the deficiency-. -Sir R. E. Egerton, in seconding, said that if the necessary accommo- dation was not provided the quarter sessions should not be held in Denbigh hereafter.—The Chairman agreed with the resolution, which was unanimously carried. NEW MAGISTRATE. Mr G. F. M. Cornwallis-West, Ruthin Castle, qualified as a magistrate. Mr F. H. Cunliffe, Acton Hall, Wrexham, also intended to qualify, but he was unable to be present. FOOTPATHS. On the application of Mr S. Moss, M.P., the On the application of Mr S. Moss, M.P., the Court sanctioned the stopping of certain foot- paths at Plasucha, Abergele, and the substitu- tion of others in their place. There was no op- position. J i TRIAL OF PRISONERS. Sarah Roberts (25), domestic servant, pleaded Sarah Roberts (25), domestic servant, pleaded guilty to having, on the 3rd of March, at Llan- drillo-yn-Rhos, broken into and entered the dwelling-house of Mrs Cuthbert, and stolen therefrom several articles of wearing apparel and about 19s in money.—She was sentenced to two months' imprisonment with hard labour. William Barker, Ruthin, was indicted for having1 stolen meat, valued at 6d, in Ruthin, on the 22nd of March. Mr E. O. Roberts (in- structed by Mr A. Lloyd-Jones, Ruthin) pro- secuted.—The prisoner was sentenced to three months' imprisonment with hard labour. Edward Lightfoot (16) and Albert Harvey Evans (17) were indicted for having broken into and entered the National School at Wrexham, and stolen therefrom two sums of money, viz., JE1 14s 3d and L2 17s 6d. Both pleaded guilty to the charge of having stolen the first sum, but not the second.—Mr Banks (instructed by Mr Colbeck) prosecuted.—Evans was sent to gaol for three months, and Lightfoot to one month, with hard labour. Frank Ernest Edwards (16), collier, Wrex- ham, was sent to gaol for six months with hard labour for assaulting a little girl six years of age. —Mr Banks (instructed by Mr A. E. Lewis, Wrexham) prosecuted. Wrexham) prosecuted. ¡

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BEAUMARIS. THE WILLIAMS-BULKELEY ARMS HOTEL.—The directors of this hotel, of which Colonel H. Platt, C.B., is chairman, have, out of a large number of candidates, appointed Mr and Mrs John Kidd, lately of London, to man- age this hotel, in place of Miss Williams, who has retired. THE QUEEN'S VISIT.—We notice by last week's "Court Circular," that on the occasion of the Queen passing through Holyhead, on the visit to Ireland, the following gentlemen, amongst others, had the honour of being pre- sented to the Queen, by the Earl of Denbigh, and Desmond (Lord in Waiting) :—Sir R. H. Williams-Bulkeley, Bart. (Lord-lieutenant cyf I Anglesey), and Mr Richard Bennett, high-sheriff of Anglesey, of Victoria-terrace, Beaumaris, and Mr Pendleton, Manchester; and Miss Genrys and Miss Aeira Williams Bulkelev, had the honour of presenting bouquets to her Majesty.

CWMYGLO. DEATH.-We regret to record the death, on the 31st ult.. at the early age of 23 years, of Mr R. Cecil Roberts, son of Mr J. R. Roberts, Goleufryn, Cwmyglo, and of Mrs Roberts, the respected mistress for 30 years of the Cwmvglo Infant Schools. The deceased, at a very early age, showed unmistakable signs of musical powers. He acted as organist of the Congrega- tional Church, at Amble, Northumberland, when he was only nine years old, and at the age of twelve, won the chief prize in the seniors' competition for pianoforte playing at the Pwll- heli Eisteddfod. After serving four years as pupil-teacher in the Llanrug Board School, he entered the Bangor Normal College, having been previously placed the second from North Wales in the first-class on the list of successful candi- daites for the Queen's scholarship. At the Nor- mal College, the same success attended him, and he won a good position in the first-class in parts one and two each year. He also acted as organ- ist of his college during his term of residence. The funeral was one of the largest ever seen even in the district, noted for large funerals, and I it is estimated that about twelve hundred people followed him to his last resting-place. The Cwmyglo Mixed Choir, for whom he had! acted as occompanist for some years, sang several hymns both in the church and by the grave. The Revs D. Williams and T. Tevnon, officiated at the house, and the Revs J. Salt, Rector of Llan- dinorwig, and R. Williams, of Llanrug. at the grave. Mr Thomas, A.C., of Cwmyglo, plaved the "Dead March," and Beethoven's "Funeral March," in the church.

DOLGELLE. THE COUNTY SCHOOL.—The annual meet- ing of the County School Governing Body took place on Friday afternoon.-Mr C. R. Williams, of Dolmelynllyn Hall, was unanimously elected chairman for the ensuing year in succession to the late Dr Edward Jones.—The Headmastar's (Mr A. Clendon, M.A.) report was read and considered.-A sub-committee having supervision of the new recreation and drill ground reported that the work was proceeding satisfactorily.— The Clerk (Mr Jones Griffith) submitted six ap- plications for the post of assistant master which shortly becomes vacant on the removal of Mr D. Rees to the Rhyl County School. The applicants were Messrs R. P. Williams, Margate; Robert Jones, Upper Bangor; A. G. Paget, Liverpool; R. R. O'Donnell, Windermere; Albert E. Jen- kins, Merthyr Tydvil; Morgan Jones, Fern- dale. With one exception the applicants were I unable to take Welsh as a classical subject. It was decided to write to Mr R. Jones, Upper Bangor, requesting an interview.—Mr John Lloyd, solicitor, was reappointed auditor.—Mrs Jones Parry and Mrs Jones Griffiths were ap- pointed the visiting committee for the next month.-A. letter acknowledging a vote of con- dolence on the death of the late Chairman (Dr Edward Jones) was received and read from Mrs Jones and family.

HARLECH. SCHOOL BOARD.—Monday, Mr E. Grif- fith in the chair.—On- the motion of the Rev D. Davies (Dewi Eden), supported by Mr Samuel Williams, a precept was made for :0%, 230 less than the previous year.-It was ar- ranged to give a treat to the children, land to I present medals for good attendance at school.

HOLYHEAD. MINISTERIAL CALL.—The Rev D. Lloyd, Rhydwyn, Anglesey, has received a unanimous and hearty call to the pastorate of the Welsh I Baptist Church, Kingsland. The rev gentleman is a young man of considerable promise and the church that has called him is very flourishing. Mr Lloyd has accepted the call and will com- mence his ministerial duties almost immediately. I FAILURE OF A TRADESMAN.—Richard Parry, plumber and ironmonger, residing and I carrying on business at 59, Market-street, has filed his petition and been adjudged a bankrupt. The debtor commenced business about four years ago, and is 36 years of age. He attri- butes his non-success to "bad trade in shop and outside, and inexperience of the trade of iron- mongery." His total liabilities amount to :64431- of which L12 10s is secured. The assets are estimated at JE125, leaving a deficiency of L320. "THE LIFE OF CHRIST. "-The above cantata was given at Gwynfa Chapel on Mon- day evening, before a large auJTence. The chair was ably occupied by Mr H. Gwynedd Williams, and the duties of conductor were car- ried out by Mr W. S. Owen, with his usual suc- cess. The meeting was opened by the singing j' of a hymn and by prayer from Mr D. D. Davies (Newboro"). After the meeting had been opened, Inspector J. Jones, Holborn-road, 1 rose and said that they had a very pleasant duty to perform that evening. It was that of presenting Mr W. S. Owen, the juvenile class leader and choir conductor, with a pair of gold- I mounted spectacles, as a token of the high esteem in which he was held by the juvenile class 1 society, and as a slight recognition of his valu- able services in connection with the choir. An I address, on behalf of the children, having been read by Master J. Blythyn Jones, the presenta- tion was made by Master W. Longfield Jones, who had acted as treasurer and secretary of the movement respectively. Mr W. S. Owen then responded and thanked the donors for their kindness. Mr Parry Jones then introduced the Chairman, who gave an appropriate address. The following were the readers in the cantata: Messrs J. Jones, Holborn-road; Edward Wil- liams, R. Beard, H. P. Jones, J. Beard, J. E. Jones, O. D. James, and R. Williams, to- aether with Mrs Williams, Blue Bell; Mrs James. Rock-street; Mrs Hughes, Gwynfa; Miss Jennie Jones, Holborn-road; Mrs S. Wil- liams, Holborn-road; Mrs Jones, Noddfa; Miss Mattie Jones, Mrs Alice Owen. In the musical section the following ably sustained the pro- g-ramme :-Quartette, Miss Jennie Jones, Mrs S. Williams, Messrs J. E. Jones, and R. Wil- liams duet, Misses Ida Mary Williams and Mary Jones, Station-road; solos, Messrs W. S. Owen and R. Williams, Miss Polly Evans, and Master W. Longfield Jones. The efficient ac- companists were Miss Alia G. Jones and Mr D. D. Davies. At the close of the meeting short addresses were delivered by Rev O. Hughes, Mr R. Hughes, and Mr W. Hughes (America). After an interesting and instructive evening, the meeting was brought to a close by the Rev O. Hughes offering prayer. DEATH OF CAPTAIN THOMSON.—It is with profound regret that we record the death of Captain Thomson, after a severe illness. He passed away about midnight on Saturday, and he will be much missed by many of the towns- people who knew him and held him in high esteem. He gained a reputation in the neigh- bourhood for being the kindest of men, and his charities were numerous and varied. He joined the City of Dublin Company as far back as 1851, his first vessel being the "Iron Duke." running from the Liverpool Landing Stasie with the mails. During the same year, however, he left the Company and joined the Cork Steam- ship Company in order to improve his position. After having been with the latter company for about three years the new mail service was smarted, and he rejoined the City of Di:hl:n Company, being appointed third officer of the "Leinster," which vessel he joined in London, I being nevly launched. In 1862. he was pro- moted to the position of second officer, and after discharging these duties for about three years, he was sent to the Liverpool line of steamers as chief officer. Fire years later he returned to "olvhead as chief officer of the "Connaught," ^lch outv he discharged for about eight years. ,f was given command of the "Prince of i. ts. This steamer was plving between v' liiTerpoo, and Menai Bridge. Afterwards he was sent to the Citv of Dublin steamer nlvir z between orth Wall. Dublin, and L'Vfrooo!. being aurinsr that period captain of the "Royal William. In 1888 he was sent from Liverpool to Holyhead to take command of the ster." In conserjuence of advancing years and a somewhat prolonged illness, some five years or more ago, Captain Thomson decided to retire I from the service. The retirement of Captain Thomson was not allowed to pass unnoticed by those who had served with him and under him in connection with the Royal mail service. On the eve of his retirement, a number of officers I and others assembled to commemorate the event and to make a presentation to Captain Thomson as a small token of their high esteem of him as an officer and commander. Captain Higginson, on behalf of the subscribers, made the presenta- tion, paying a high tribute to the splendid qualities of Captain Thomson. The present consisted of a handsome tea and coffee service of old Irish design. The salver bore the follow- ing inscription —"To Captain Thomson on his retirement from the command of R.M.S. "Munster," as a mark of esteem and respect by a few of those who know and have sailed with him." The interment took place on Wednes- day at St. Seiriol's ChuTchvard, and was wit- nessed by large crowds of people who had as- sembled along the route of the procession and at the church.

LL A NDD KlNIOLEN. NEW LECTERN.—Through the liberality of Mr Trevor Hughes, J.P., of Glascoed, a new brass lectern has been provided for the parish church. This parish church from time to time during the last ten years, has been quite trans- formed into a neat and' orderly sanctuary, through the interest of the Coedhelen family, and other kind friends.

LLANRWST SUCCESS.—The entertainment given last week in aid of the local football club was a great financial success. THE VICTORIA HOTEL.—Mr Marriott has just carried out extensive structural alterations at the above well-known hostelry. INDISPOSED.—We regret to learn that Mr Hugh Pierce, the genial clerk to the board of guardians, is confined to his room with a severe cold. His numerous friends wish him a speedy recovery. THE MUTUAL IMPROVEMENT SO- CIETY has just completed their series of meet- ings for the winter season. The "wind up" took the form of a knife and fork affair at the King's Head Cafe. IN GOOD OLD OIRELAND. —Mr Marriott, of the Victoria Hotel, has just spent a few days' holidays in Ireland. He speaks most enthusiastically of the reception given to the el Queen in Erin's Isle. AUDIT.—Mr William Griffith, the district auditor, has just completed his audit of the half- yearly accounts of the Conway Union, and the accounts of the rural and urban district councils of the town and neighbourhood. AT HOME ONCE MORE.—Mr and Mrs J. E. Humphreys, J.P., returned home from Canada on Thursday. Their numerous friends were glad to find that Mr Humphreys had materially benefited in health as the result of the trip. THE WELSH HOSPITAL.—The good people of this town and neighbourhood have collected over L50 towards the Welsh Military Hospital for South Africa. Therefore, a bed will be es- tablished in that institution called the "Llan- rwst Bed." Scores of parcels, containing all kind of suitable goods for the hospital have also been received. VALE OF CONWAY AGRICULTURAL SHOW.—Major-General Gough, Cam-hun, has consented to act as president of the society for this year, and the next show is to be held in August at Llanrwst. The radius for the tenant farmers' classes has been reduced from 20 to 12 miles, and the other classes will be for the first time thrown open to North Wales. Additional classes Have been formed in the various sections, and the prize money has been increased all round.

MENAI BRIDGE. INTERESTING WEDDING.-A large con- gregation assembled at the Welsh Calvinistic Methodist Chapel, Menai Bridge, on Wednes- day, to witness the marriage of Mr Evan Tho- mas, printer, Bangor, to Miss Lucretia Hughes, headmistress of the Menai Bridge Board School. The ceremony was performed1 by the Rev T. Charles Williams, BlA., and the Rev John Hughes (Glanystwyth). The bride, who was niven away 'by her brother, Mr John Hughes, was attended, by Miss Williams, headmistress of the Holyhead National School, whilst Mr Henry Thomas (brother of the bridegroom) acted as best man. The service, which was fully choral, was contributed by a choir com- posed of members of the Y.W.C.A., Mrs Owen Roberts, Graig, presiding at the organ. The wedding breakfast was served at 3, Nant-ter- race (the residence of the bride's mother), a large number of friends tbeing present. Mr and Mrs Thomas subsequently left for Xondon for the honeymoon. The presents numbered 150.

CLAIM BY A PENYGROES FARMER. At the Carnarvon County Court, on Wednes- day, before His Honour Judge Sir Horatio Lloyd, an action was brought by Rowland Evans, Tyddynybuarth, Llanllyfni, claiming £ 30 damages caused by the killing of three cows on the railway. Mr J. Bryn Roberts, M.P. (instructed by Messrs H. Lloyd Carter, Vincient, and Douglas Jones), appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr J. Fenna defended. Mr Bryn Roberts, in his opening remarks, said that the plaintiff's farm lay between Pant- glas and Penygroes stations, and the line cut through the farm. The cows were killed on the 20th of July last, on a level crossing leading from the fields below the railway to the farm above. The cattle were being fetched home for milking, and as they crossed three were killed by an engine, which came fast. Counsel pro- duced certain photographs showing that above the crossing there was a bridge, and then an embankment, with a curve near the, bridge, so that it would be impossible to see an engine coming from the spot where the cattle were killed. One train passed by at 4.47 p.m., and another at 6.19, so there was practically an hour and a half between two trains. The accident took place at five minutes past six, but it should be said that a light engine usually passed the spot at half-past five. On the day of the accident plaintiff's son, who was 24 years'of age, went to fetch the cows, and be- fore bringing the cattle across the railwav hA I j crossed himself to open| the further gate. He J looked up and down the line, but saw no sign of • a coming train, but after five cattle had crossed I the engine rushed suddenly without warning under the bridge and round the curve, killing the three last cattle. There was no whistle un- til the engine was close upon the cattle, and Mr Bryn Roberts maintained that this was evidence of neglect on the part of the company's servants. They ought to have whistled before coming to the curve, for they knew perfectly well that there was a level crossing on ther side of it. They were also guilty of negligence because they had not kept a sharper look out, for had they done so the engine could have been stopped be- fore reaching the cattle. The plaintiff gave evidence in support of the opening statement. John Evans, the plaintiff's son, then gave evidence, stating that he looked up and down the line before he allowed the cattle to cross. He saw nothing on the railway, and then he allowed them to cross. Suddenly a light engine came from under the bridge and knocked down three cows. The engine did not whistle until it was on the point of striking the cattle. In cross-examination, I witness admitted that he knew an engine would pass about that time, but it was late on the day in question. It used to pass before six. The accident happened at five minutes past six. He never had an accident with the cattle before at this crossing. It had been thundering that day, and it was raining heavily at the time of the accident. Mr Fenna held that no ca3e of negligence had been made out, and held that the railway authorities were not bound to whistle by passing railway crossing. It was evident that the plain- tiff expected the engine, for he went to look for it. They could not say that there was any negligence, because the engine was five or ten minutes late. He did not dispute the facts, but it could not be said that the engine ran at a surprise. It was in charge of two experienced and careful men. There was no complaint against the gates and fences. No evidence had been given that the driver had not kept a proper look out. and as a matter of fact they kept a a good look out. The driver saw the cows just as they were going on the curve, and shut off steam immediately. Judgment was given for the "plaintiff for the full amount with costs. j —

The son of the late Mr T. E. Ellis, M.P., is to be christened Thomas Iorwerth. The cere- mony will take place shortly at Cefnddwysarn [ Chapel.

FESTINIOG URBAN COUNCIL. DISORDERLY CONDUCT AT THE PUBLIC HALL. FRIDAY.—Mr Owen Jones (vice-chairman), Ens-fair, in the cha;ir.-The gas and water com- mittee suggested that a deputation be appointed to visit the Morwynion Lake and see to the al- leged defects in the dam.—Serious attention was called to the waste of water at some of the schools in the district, and a deputation was named to meet, three members of the school board to confer on the grounds.—Mr Cadwaladr Roberts said that the waste was over 6000 gallons per week, which was amtpler to bring in a revenue of JB119 :E2s per annum.—'The libraries committee reported that they had selected 350 volumes to add to the library.—The Sanitary Imspector (Mr David Williams) presented the most favourable report issued during the last ten years. Only three cases of infectious diseases were notified, against 10 in the previous month, and 61 in the corresponding period of last year.—Several mem- bers referred to the serious complaints about the disorderly and disgraceful conduct of young per- sons at the Public Hall. It was resolved to convene a special committee, and then ask the co-operation of the county joint police commit- tee to put a speedy end to such a disgrace on the distract.

DOLGELLEY RURAL COUNCIL. SATURDAY.—-Mr John Evans,. Barmouth, presiding, RE-APPOINTMENT. — A communication was read from the Local Government Board sanctioning the re-appointment of Mr William Jones as sanitary inspector at a salary of L60 per annum. WATER SUPPLY.—It was resolved to ask the Parish Council of Llanaber to take into con- sideration at an early date the water supply of the village of Bontddu. The clerk was instruct- ed to call the attention of the Parish Council of Talyllyn to the water supply of Blue Cottages, Aberllefenny. An agreement was entered into between the council and Mr D Gillart (Towyn) as to the scheme of the water supply of Llwyn- gwril. MEDICAL OFFICER'S REPORT. The annual report of Dr Hugh Jones (medical officer) was read by the clerk. During the year 146 deaths were registered, giving a death-rate of 16.4 per 1000 per annum. The death-rate was somewhat larger than the year before, and ought to ensure a greater effort being made to remedy the many defects which exist through- out the district, and upon which the death-rate ultimately depends. On the motion of Dr Wil- liams, seconded by Mr Meyrick Roberts, a vote of thanks was passed to Dr Jones for his report, and a committee was appointed to report upon it at the next meeting.

CARNARVON BOROUGH PETTY SESSIONS. MONDAY. Before W. J. Williams, Esq. (mayor), Dr 'Parry, W. Harner, Esq., J. P. Gregory, Esq., J. R. Hughes, Esq., and Edward Hughes, Esq. TRANSFER OF LICENSE.—On the applica*- tion of Mr H. Lloyd Carter, the license of the Palace Vaults was transferred frem Miss Wil- liams to Miss Harriet Williams.—Mr M. E. Nee applied for the transfer of the Anglesey Inn from Mr Robert Bray to Mr Robert Armsden. Granted. BREACH OF FACTORY ACTS. Mr J. I Hillditch, inspector of factories, summoned the Arvon Brick and Tile Company, for neglecting to fence certain machinery. The facts of the case were, that on the 8th of March last, a new engine, running 60 revolutions a minute, had not been properly fenced, and had the engine man fallen on the crank he would) have met with an instant deajth, and would have been fearfully mutilated). There were other very dangerous spots in the factory. Ini this case, the defend- ants had not been cautioned, but the law was well known to them, for they had an abstract of the Act in the factory. The Manager pleaded "Guilty, but saadf that the proper fencing was done within eight days after Mr Hillditch had visited the place, and it would have been com- pleted sooner had it not been for the fact that they were experimenting with the engine, which had only been purchased in September last.-A fine of 10s and. ciosts was imposed. PROFANE LANGUAGE. Jane Davies, Bank-street, was summoned for using profane I language, andf fined 2s costs. OBSTRUCTION.—Catherine Gould, North- pen'rallt, was summoned for placing rubbish on th,e,,rc,a,d.-Defe,nd(a,ut,sa,id that it was wall paper which she had placed for the corporation cart, and -which had been refused by the scavengers. Mr Evan Roberts, inspector of nuisances, said that there were several complaints that paper was left on the street.s, and that children often put it on fire. Notices had been sent out by the corporation that these things should be placed in receptacles.-The case was dismissed. FURIOUSRIDING.William Jones (jun.), ly nygors, Waenfawr, was summoned for riding funousiy-^ through the streets—Defendant said that the horse had been frightened by some light, and he lost control over it.-Defendat was or- dered to pay 5s costs. DRUNKENNESS. -The following were con- victed1 of drunkenness: -Edward John Griffith, Baptist-street, 5s and costs; Mary Bathgate, 14 days' imprisonment; and Richard' Jones, Bryn- ffynoon, Llanrug, 2s 6d and1 costs. ¡ r

GWYRFAI DISTRICT COUNCIL. THE WATERWORKS QUESTION. SATURDAY.—Mr Thomas Jones presiding.- It was reported .that the Llanllyfni Water Bill had passed the second reading in the House of Umimons, and that there were no indications ot further opposition. Precautions had been taken against the possible pollution of the water supply for sheep washing by providing a wash- ing pond below the lake. New rules for the regulation of dairies were adopted. FINANCIAL.-It was reported that there was a balance in hand on the general account of £ 1181, and an overdraft of Z1626 on the loan account. The cost of maintaining the roads during the year had been £ 1679, a decrease of £ 200 on the previous year. Mr Ellis Roberts remarked that this afforded a justification of the new system adopted by the council, for not only had the cost of road maintenance decreased but the roads were in a far better condition than thev had previously been. PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS—A letter was read from .the Hon. F. G. Wynn stating that he would allow the council to carry a sewer from Clynnog to the sea through his property on the payment of easement compensation to the tenant, and the payment of all the legal expenses incurred. —Mr Griffith Williams expressed his surprise that the Hon. F. G. Wynn should have made these stipulations. All the houses in Clynnog were built on his property, and the leases would fall through in the course of three or four years, so that the houses would become his own pro- perty, and yet he laid there obligations upon the council, who were desirous of improving the sanitary condition of the place.—Mr R. B. Ellis thought they should be very careful what they did. They had already gone to considerable expense at this place. They received no assist- ance whateijgr in improving the property, but every obstacle that could be thrown in their way was placed (hear, hear). It was a shame that Welsh landlords should deal in this manner with public bodies who endeavoured to discharge public duties (applause). The only way to deal with landlords who showed this spirit was to bring public opinion to bear upon their actions. He moved that they refuse to agree to the terms, I and that the matter be adjourned.—Mr Ellis Roberts agreed. He thought the- should leave the whole work of improving the place until the leases fell in, and the houses became Mr I Wynn's property. The cost of improving the property would then devolve upon him (hear, hear).—The motion was unanimouslv agreed to. LAST YEAR'S WORK.-The Chairman, in reply to a. vote of thanks, said that important work bad been carried out by the council since he was elected chairman twelve months ago. The roads generally were in a much more satis- factory state, workmen's dwellings had been greatly improved, and a scheme had been pre- pared which, it was hoped, would put an end to the complaints of the Carnarvon Town Coun- cil with reference to the pollution of the source of the town water supply at Rhyd-ddu. There was, however, one matttr which gave them cause for regret. They had so far been unsuccessful in their efforts to provide the different villages :n the district with proper water supply, and it would be their dnty t.o do all that was possible to overcome the difficulty. I

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GERMANY AND THE ART OF MUSIC. AN INTERVIEW WITH MR FFRANGCON- DAVIES. This famous Welsh baritone has been on an English and Welsh tour in this country from Berlin (where he now makes his headquarters), a couple of weeks ago. During his sBort stay, he also paid a. visit to his native place, Bethesda, near Bangor, where his father still resides. While on a visit to his friends, Mr David Davies and Madame Clara; Novello Davies, at Cardiff, a cor- respondent of the "Western Mail" had an inter- view with Mr Ffrangcon-Davies, and elicited froaa the famous* singer some remarks which will, no doubt, be of interest to lovers of th« art of music, and to the admirers of the successful singar. This time he came over especially to sing at the Symphony Concerts at the Queen's Hall, London, and also to take the principal baritome role at the Birmingham Festival, in Sullivan's "Light of the World" Mr Charles Sautley's old part. He returned to the Continent on the 23rd March- The Birmingham press speaks highly of Mr Davies's vocal and dramatic powers. In answer to a question from the cor- respondent, Mr Davies said—"Since I went to Germany I have sung all over the Continent—in Germany,' Belgium, Switzerland, &c.and met with splendid receptions everywhere. And I I 's assure you I was very, very busy from October, 1898, till October, 189g.. I went three times to America from Germany, and travelled over 50,000 miles." In answer to a question if he had sung in any particular new or standard work, Mr Davies said that during his American tour he took the baritone solo of "Bertholf" in "Godoleva," the' new work by M. Edgar Tinel, the Belgian com- poser, to whom he sang, before he went, with the result that the distinguished composer picked Mr Davies out from among all the others in Germany for the representation of the part at the German festival in Krefeld. M. Tinel con- ducted his classical work, "Franciscus" at Car- diff festival a few years ago. Replying to a query why he had gone to Germany to live, and to make his headquarters at Berlin, the famous singer said "Well, my answer is that I must follow my art wheresoever it'leads me and there can be no question about it'that the opportunities for musical and artistic developments are greater in that country, which is permeated with the influences of composers like Bach, Beethoven, Handel, Schumann, Schubert, Brahms, Wagner, —to say nothing of the modern German school— than they are in Great Britain. My greatest successes hitherto have been won in German oratorio and in the works of Schubert and Brahms and in the ballads of Lowe. And, I may say, music is regarded much more seriously on the Continent than it is here. The masses there really feel the influence of the composers. There the symphonies are well known to the people, whilst, except in London and in one or two of the larger provincial cities and towns, a Beethoven symphony is practically an unknown thing. These, really, are the influences that make for the development of the intellectual in music. Sentiment and fine frenzy are all very well in their way, but the pursuit of the in- tellectual in music leads to greater and healthier results. Added to which the text, the poetry, set to music there is far finer than is generally met with in British compositions. Everything is much more classical there; and one thing, which is particularly gratifying to the soul of the artiste, is that he can make a legitimate artistic success without ending up every song in a hio-h keynote." With regard to the German critics on the performances of strangers, Mr Ffrangcon- Davies remarks "On the whole I have found that German criticism is based on sound lines, and that there is a readiness to applaud and magnify all sincere, earnest work.

WALES IN PARLIAMENT. THE CLAIMS OF WALES IGNORED. In the House of Commons, on Monday, on the reading of the Agricultural Holdings Bill, Mr Brynmor Jones pointed out to the Presi- dent of the Board of Agriculture that the people in the Welsh counties were profoundly disap- pointed at the production of this measure. Rightly or wrongly, both landlords and tenants had understood the repeated references in the Queen's Speech to be a measure for amending the relation between landlord and tenant, and the statements made by the right hon. gentleman himself and the speeches made by his supporters in the country as a kind of pledge-that in regard to Wales and Monmouthshire, at any rate, they should have some special legislation which should solve the problems that arose between the conflicting interests of landlord and tenant. A Commission was appointed in 1893, of which he was a member, to consider the conditions and circumstances under which the land was culti- vated in Wales and Monmouthshire. The Com- mission sat in a large number of towns in every county in the Principality and in Monmouth- shire, and as a result two different sets of re- commendations were made. The first which might be called the majority report, recom- mended the creation of a modified land court system. It was not the Irish system of 1881, which involved dual'ownership-, nor was it quite like the crofter system in the crofting districts of Scotland. They thought that a measure must be introduced which should secure the equal adjustment of the rights of landlord and tenant without in the least tending to break up the big estates or damage the landlord interest I if they approached the matter from a fair and proper standpoint. He frankly admitted that after what the right hon. gentleman said in the debate in 1897 they could not expect him to in- troduce a measure, which would carry out their proposals. That was quite out of the question. But what they did think was that the Govern- metit might introduce a bill in respect of Wales and Monmouthshire which would carry out the unanimous recommendation of the Royal Com- mission. That was the recommendation of what was called the minority report, but it was in fact a unanimous report, and it stated that the circumstances in Wales were such as to demand separate treatment by a separate bill. What the Commission had in view was that there were certain topics of legislation which it was desir- able to compress, if they were dealing with the matter by statute, into one statute for the whole of the United Kingdom. But that was not the case with regard to land tenure. Land tenure was especially a topic which ought to be con- sidered Iby reference to the historical and econo- mical circumstances ot tne particular area which a bill dealt. The Government by this bill were endeavouring to compress into one set of provi- sions regulations as between landlord and ten- ant for the whole of Great Britain. He thought that was an objectionable principle. This bill was no redemption of the pledges the Govern- ment had made to the country. They or their supporters had deliberately induced the farmers in Wales to believe that they would bring in a measure which would do them something like justice. That was not done by this bill, and though he would not oppose the bill he entered his emphatic protest against the course the Government had adopted (hear, hear). his emphatic protest against the course the Government had adopted (hear, hear). Mr J. H. Roberts, while agreeing that the bill contained many useful amendments which would no doubt be of value to the agriculturists of the country generally, expressed regret that no steps had been taken by the Government to give effect to the unanimous recommendations of the Welsh Land Commission as to the neces- sity for separate land legislation for Wales. The people of Wales had been led to believe that the Government would bring in a special measure carrying out the proposals of the Com- mission, though after the Home Secretary's speech on the subject last year he felt that it was hopeless to look for any instalment of Welsh land reform from the present Ministry. Wales claimed separate treatment on political, his- torical, and racial grounds, and although he sup- ported the present bill as far as it went he could not look upon it as in any degree a satisfactory solution of the Welsh land problem (hear, hear). In reply, Mr Long observed that as to the ob- jection that separate measures might have to be introduced for different parts of the United Kingdom, he could not admit there was a dis- tinction between the English and the Welsh ag- riculturist, and as to Scotland he maintained that so far as this measure was concerned there was no material differences between its laws and customs except such as were provided for. It was his hope that hereafter he might be in a position to introduce a consolidation bill. Amendment of the law must precede consolida- tion The second reading of the bill was agreed to. and the bill was committed to 'the Standing Committee on Trade. C

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LLANDUDNO AND DISTRICT3 J NOTES. æ Before I proceed ts write a few notes, I would like to make a simple but distinct state- ment. Some of the leading men connected with the Llandudno Ratepayers' Association are of opinion that I have, firstly, been mistaken in my attitude towards that Association secondly, that I have misrepresented its actions; and thirdly, that I have abused my privilege of con- tributing to your columns by attacking that As- sociation in the press, and not on the platform. Mv position to-day is stronger than ever it was, and. I am prepared to justify my actions, through my usual channel, whenever called upon. I have even gone so far as to pledge the honour of my editor,, to a member of thtt executive com- mitt-e of the Ratepayers' Association, that any letter or letters he would like to submit to the columns of the "Herald," in answer to my re- marks, or in any way criticising my actions..1 shall appear in full. More than that, I have even given him my word of honour that I shall not take a mean advantage of any contributor by having the last word in the controversy. This, surely, is fair and square. If my position is assailable, let my friends get at, it. Let light be shed on the situation. Personally. I have nothing to lose, but everything to gain/ The Easter holidays, provided we are favoured with fine weather, promise to be exceptionally busy along the coast. Lodging-house keepers have been busy at their spring cleaning, and windows which were covered with dust, and the blinds drawn, look attractive once more. The hotels and the hydros, of the town are fully booked over the holidays, while a large number of excursion trains are expected on Saturday and Monday. It will be a very welcome break in what has been a long and drearv winter, and no doubt be the meaajs of cheering the spirits of both tradesmen and residents. The pier directors opened their season concerts on Saturday night. The spacious building, though far from being full, contained a fairly good—certainly appreciative-audience. Upon making their appearance on the platform, Mr Bartle and his orchestra- were given a hearty reception, and there is every reason to believe L that the sincerity of the welcome will be well repaid by the instrumentalists during the coming 11 months. The opening eoncerts have, so far, been a great success.. • Messrs Mavger and Kay, who have acquired the Opera Hall,. also contribute to the amuse- ments for the Easter holidays. This week, Signor Pepi has been thrilling large audiences with his marvellous entertainments. From an advertisement in another column, it will be seen that Mr George Robertson's Company will occupy the boards of the Opera Hall next week with the enormously successful American farce- comedy "What happened to Jones." The report submitted by Mr John Bellis, the assistant overseer, to the parochial verstry, on Friday night, was a most satisfactory one in every respect. Out of a nearly C6000 poor rate, the arrears were only L5 odd, while the excuse list did not exceed JB8. This condition of affairs demonstrates,, in a most telling man- ner, how thorough Mr Bellis and his assistant (Mr Moody) do their work. It is too often the case for assistant overseers to allow people, who are in a position to pay rates, to slide through, year after year, without paying up. An in- stance of this was given at the Llanrwst Petty Sessions on Monday. The natural result of these accummulations of, arrears is that heavier rates have to be levied, and, consequently, good payers are punished for paying in time. This state of affairs could not exist, if all public officials realised their sense of duty like Mr Bellis. The poor-rates cannot show an upward tendency unless, of: course, there are exception- al causes to account for it. This year, the over- seers have to meet a heavier precept from the school board than has been usually the case. Of course, this iw to Be attributed to the repay- ment of loan and interest on the capital bor- rowed' to carry out the structural alterations at the girls' and the infants' schools, with a view of meeting the requirements of the Educational Department. Then there is a repayment of loan and interest on the amount borrowed to- buy the site for the proposed new school at Craigydon. But nowithstanding all this ex- traordinary expenditure, such has been the ex- r cellent work of Mr Bellis and his assistant in the collection of t»he rates that the poor-rate will show a reduction' for the current year of three- pence in the pound, which will more than balance the increase in the school board rate. • The Llanrwst Urban District Council have acquired the Town Hall for the town. This is a step in the rignt direction. In course of time, the present Town Hall will be re-con- :structed, and a. suitable assembly-room and municipal offices, besides a commodious and con- venient market place, will be provided. Llan- rwst is already possessed of its own waterworks and even the source of its water supply. The local legislators axe pushing forward with the provision of a more efficient sanitary system, but they must, ere long, if they intend to retain their good name, provide better and cleaner streets. On a wet day the thoroughfares of the town are a disgrace to civilisation. There is one other undertaking that the council should in due course take into their most serious con- sideration. It is the acquirement of the gas- works. But the time is not ripe just yet. Possibly there would be no harm in discussing the pros. and cons. of taking that step. At the Llanrwst Petty Sessions, on Monday, a certain horse dealer was charged with illusing a certain mare which was alleged to be too lame to work either on the road or on the soil. I do not propose entering into the merits or the demerits of the case, but I may say that the Bench dismissed the case, but cautioned the de- fendant to be more careful in future. The de- fendant in this particular case had disposed of the animal to a second party for breeding pur- poses. That second person was summoned, by the same officer, for illusing the mare, and the case was heard at the Abergele Court on Satur- day. At Abergele the justices imposed a fine. At Llanrwst the magistrates dismissed the case. One or the other must be wrong. Comment is quite unnecessary. • • The Local Government Board has turned a deaf ear to the deputation, consisting of Mr John Jones, Central Buildings; Mr Horton, and Mr T. E. Parry, who approached them on behalf of the Conway Itural District Council, with a view of having the borrowing powers of Penrhynside increased, so as to enable the parish to have a more efficient system of drainage. Much good work has been accomplished at Pen- rhynside already, but it is only a tithe of what should be done. Unfortunately, the ratable value is limited, and the parish in debt to, the tune of nearly C3000. By some means or other they were drawn into the Cowlyd Scheme, and are now paying their quota towards defraying the expenses of that ridiculously mismanaged concern, and that without receiving a sufficient amount of water to supply the top houses. When the Cowlvd' scheme came into operation owners of houses were served with notices to supply water-closets to their houses. The water failed. Eventually, they were ordered to have earth closets which should drain into cesspools. Lastly, they are-to be asked to supply dry earth closets. The position of Penrhynside and the rural district council is a peculiar one. They cannot help themselves, and owing to official redtapeism, a Government Department will give them no assistance nor hold out any hope of redress. The parishioners are asking for a re- medy and, through their representative, have expressed their willingness to defray the expense, but it has proved of no avail. In effect, the ratepayers of Penrhynside say, "We want a sufficient supply of pure and clear water; we want an efficient system of drainage; we want by the process of progress to raise the moral tone and standard erf morality amongst the people; we want to give them the means of cleanliness which is next to godliness." The Local Government Board turns round and says. ''Yes that is all very well, but you must wait for all that until your ratable value is increased', and, if in the meantime your health will suffer, we cannot. help nor be responsible for your present state of poverty." Mr John Jones knows how to take the bull by the horns, and. if need be, he will have no hesitation in advising the rural council to go in for a special Act of Parliament in the next session of Parliament. a ig The proceedings of the Conway Board of Guardians have bepn somewhat lively of late. In every scene Mr Roger Dawson has played a verv prominent role. Sometimes he is in the right, but much oftener in the wrong. On Friday the house committee reported that a complaint had been received from the n"Pe that the bread supplied to her was sta.e. _e master took the loaf in question up_ ° -t deputy-clerk (Mr Post)—Mr Parry being away in London at the time-who called in three- guardians to see it. These three gentlemen were somewhat dubious about the matter, and eould not for a moment believe that the nurse had refused the loaf produced. In order to slear the subject up, they sent Mr Post down to the Workhouse to see the nurse, and ascertain whether the loaf was the cae she had refused. She replied in the affirmative. In the opinion of the three guardians the bread was in splendid condition and fit for any official. In due course, they made a report to the house committee, and recommended the committee to inform the nurse- « KI ^er comP'ain^ about the bread was unjusti- fiable. Those are the facts, and these facts- came up for confirmation on Friday, when Mr Dawson charged the committee with being biased against the nurse because- of past un- pleasantness. As was pointed out there was xlo» I foundation jat all for his assertion. After wasting away valuable time in qdbbling, Mr Dawson, when a vote of censure on him had been proposed and seconded, withdrew his charge. Our good old friend would do well to remember' lihat he w^s not returned to the board of guard- ians by the people of Llandudno to indulge in technicalities and fads, but to further some use- ful and practical wmk. If the valuable time ,n business men, pressmen, &c., is to be wasted in the future to the extent it has been in the- past, Mr Dawson will, ere long, have the whole board and its management in his own hands. Legitimate discussion is all right, but to indulge- in quibbles and technicalities is all nonsense.

AUCTION SALES. LAND AT LLANYSTUMDWY. On Saturday, Mr Robert Parry, auctioneer Pwllheli, offered for sale at Criccieth, Penybont freehold estate, Llanystumdwy, comprising Pen- ybont shop and premises, the Britannia Inn, two houses (Talafon), ten cottages, building plot and field. Penybont was sold to Mrs Jones, tenant, for C500. The Britannia Inn was bought by Mrs Jane Jones, the tenant, for JE200. No. 1, Talafon was sold to the tenant, Mr Samuel Roberts for 9255, and No. 1, Maenywern-terrace, to Mr Robert Roberts, tenant, for JE140. A field and building plot was sold to Mr Robert Thomas, J.P., for £ 160. The sale realised about £1155, a large number of lots being with- drawn, and subsequently negotiated for by private treaty. The solicitors for the vendors were Messrs Lloyd-George and George, Cric- cieth. We understand that subsequently the re- mainder of the lots ware sold as follows :—ivtr William Williams, Ty Nanau, five houses; Mr Robert Evans, Llanystumdwy, four houses.

LLANRWST BOARD OF GUARDIANS. The fortnightly meeting of the Llanrwst Board of Guardians was held on Tuesday after- noon, under the presidency of Mr E. Jones Williams; .¡, THE HOUSE.—The number in the house was reported to be 31,. as compared with 29; vagrants relieved, 12, against 24. OUT-RELIEF paid during the past fort- night amounted to JE89 odd, and cheques for a similar amount was signed to meet the expenses for the current fourteen days. THE AGRICULTURAL RATING ACT.- It was announced that the union had received X372 under the Rating Act for the past year. RECOMMENDATIONS. The attendance committee recommended the payment of C15, and the assessment committee, the payment of JE25 to the clerk for his services to those com- mittees during the past year. THANKS.—On the motion of the- Rev John Gower, seconded by Mr John Roberts, J.P., and supported by Mr W. Evans and the Rev H. Rawson Williams, a cordial vote of thanks was passed to ther, chaimnan for his able and valuable services in the chair during the past year.-The Chairman, in acknowledging the compliment, said that, the board had done much good work during the past twelve months. They had at times disagreed, but their disagreements always occurred in trying to arrive at the best decisions and results, bothi in the interest of the poor on the one hand, and the ratepayers on the other.

INTERFERING WITH RECRUIT- ING. 18 THE. ABäMY A PLACE FOR WELSHMEN? At the Carnarvon Borough Petty Sessiong, on Monday, before W. J. Williams, Esq. (the mayor), and other magistrates, George Davies,. labourer, Carnarvon was prose- cuted, at the instance of the War Office, for in- terfering with, necruitmg.—Mr H. Lloyd Cairter prosecuted, and said the action was taken under the 98th section of the Army Act of 1881. A man named W-illiaan, Lloyd, Aberffraw, and an- other named John Jones, came from Anglesey to Carnarvon to enlist in the army. They went to the barracks, iaind were told to report themselves later. They afterwards wenlt to the Drum Inn, and came in) contact with the defendant, who began to do all he could to persuade them from. joining, .saying that life in the army was a dog's life, and that no Welshman b.acla, dhanC9 of pro- motion in the Army. He told, them to sham de- fective eyesight., amd they really did so the first night, but next day it was found that the men were shamming, and they passed alright. Then, when the officer took the men. to 'their billet, he followed them, and again said the army was no place for Welshmen, adding, "See the way I have been treated. I could not get promoted. The sergeant told him that there were several Welshmen on the staff at the barracks. Then, he went to the house where the men had been billetted, and, tried to intimidate the man who kept the house, saying it was a shame that he allowed his house to be kept for men who would be sent out to the Transvaal to be shot.-Evi- dence having been given by the man Lloyd, by Secrgeanfc Oule, and Sergeant Owen, the latter stating that the man was perfectly' sober, Dr Parry said it was a new case, and was not known to the general public. They should not be vin- dictive.—Mr J. R. Hughes thought they ought to make an example of him, seeing what the country was doing at the present time.—A fine el -9,2, was inflicted, or one month's imprison- ment.

SIR WILFRID LAURIER AND THE WELSH. At the present time she Transatlantic steam-, ship companies are taxed to the utmost of their capacity to provide accommodation for the passenger traffic offering. The movement from Wales to Canada is particularly brisk, and during last monthdarge parties from the counties, of Brecknock, Carmarthen, Monmouth, Glamor-- gan, and Pembroke sailed for Canada, and tv large number aro alsa arranging to leave at an early date. When it is borne in mind that up to about three years ago the emigrants from Wales to Canada did not exceed a dozen a year, and all thesa hailing from the town of Cardiff, and that since that time every county in the Principality has contributed its quota," it must be significant of an increasing appreciation of the Domiaion as a field for emigration to such classes as were represented, viz., tenant farmers, miners, and young men and others going in for a slttrm life. No doubt, people o. to where circumstances are most congenial, and in Canada, these is a strong predisposition in favour of the Welsh. Sir Wilfrid Laurier, writing to a gentleman in Wales very recently, said, "I can testify that no more valuable class: of seatlers ever came to Canada; as a rule, they did remarkably well." The Hon. Clifford Sifton, Q.C., another member of the Canadian- Cabinet, said "In the- whole coarse of his ex- perience he had never known of a Welshman a. failure as a settler. Sir W. G. Vanhoine. K.C.M.G., one of" the best? judges American Continent, says "They (the > are second to none." It is j* learn of the warm welcome j" ,ia i\ assistance which tftose Welsh alre^ & according their fellow-countrymen r- riving. To these facts, and the success T'iïllCu has attended the efforts of the geish as farmers in Rapid City and Ethetbert and other yxii^ts in Western Canada, and « « British Columbia, may largely bethe 7 increasing emigration n i to Canada. In the future the part Canada has voluntarilv borne in regard to the war in South Africa will be of immense influence.

Ladv White, the wife ot the brave dfVt'Ser of Ladysmith, completed her visit to Lady }:v- ans, at Lovesgrove. near Aberysiwvth, on Tues- day, and left for London by the mid-dar ex- press.

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