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LOCAL AND DISTRICT NEWS.
LOCAL AND DISTRICT NEWS. Lord and Lady Rendel left London last week to join Lord Renders yacht on the Scotch coast.
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MrSamuel Moss, M.P., who has been ser- iously indisposed owing to the strain of over- work.. xesumed his Parliamentary duties on "Wednesday, after spending a short vaction in Portugal. He is now much improved in health. Alderman Leonard Gilbert, for more than a quarter ef a century, one of the most prominent men in the municipal life of Chester, died on Thursday evening at his residence, Liverpool- Toad. Chester, after a very prolonged illness, in his 70th year.
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At Welsl lpool, on Monday, John Owen, a tenant farme r living near Welshpool, was charged on suspicion with the wilful murder of his wife, Sarah Owen, who at midnight on Saturday, dune 2nd, wa: found dead in her house,, having been shot thi *ough the heart. As the police were not prepa red to presecute, the prisoner was remanded for a week. At the inquest on June 5th, an open v was returned, but since then the police bave instituted inquiries with the result that the accused was arrested in Welshpool on Sa turday last. I
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Wednesday, 20th June, was a busy day to at least one Liverpool skipping house The new "White Star leviathan "Oceanic (17,274 tons) ar- rived in the Mersey from New York, and the "Maiestic" (10,000 tons) took her departure for "New York whilst the two Australian Liners "Persic" (11,984 dbajas) and "Medic" (11,973 tons) -lis,well as the New "York cargo and cattle steam- ers "Bovict" (6583 1ïoL) and "Tauric" (5727 tons) ivete all in port discharging or loading. Adding the company's tenders "'Magnetic" (618 tons) and "Pontic" (395 tons) the tonnage of the White Star steamers in the Mersey, reached the great total of 64,500. —
BETHESDA.
BETHESDA. COUNTY SCHOOL.—At a meeting of the governors on Thursday, the clerk (Mr D. G. Davies) announced that Messrs G. Brymer and Griffith Roberts had resigned their seats as governors of the school. The clerk was in, structed to take the necessary steps to have the NI,Vqancies filled. THE BURIAL-GROUND QUESTION.—A special meeting of the urban council was held on Thursday, the chairman (Mr Griffith Roberts) presiding, for the consideration of Lord Pen- rhyn's offer of land to the Nonconformists of the district for burial purposes, and upon the invitation of the council, 14 chapels sent dele- gates to give the views of their respective con- gregations in the matter. Only two chapels, the Brynteg and Llanilechid, failed to send representatives. His lordship's offer was ac- er,pte,d practically with unanimity, and a vote of thanks was unanimously accorded to Lord Penrhyn, not only for the gift, but for the con- siderate way in which he had met them with regard to the same, by extending the time of the offer, and by also extending the offer to the district of the council, as well as to the district of the Glanogwen ecclesiastical district.
CARNARVON,
CARNARVON, THE FAMOUS HARPIST, APTOMMAS (by request), pays another visit to this town. on Monday next, at the Institute, at 8 -p.m. Advt. MIDSUMMER FAIR. The attendance at this fair on Tuesday was moderate, and the stoCii offered for sale was of ordinary quality. The nntJe obtained were as follows; Heifers, £ 6 15s v cows, .£10 to JB12; bullocks, jS13 to £ 15, horses were slow. OUTING.—The members of the Engedi De- bating Society journeyed to Llanbedrog for their annual outing on Thursday. The weather proved beautifully fine, and a. most enjoyable time was spent at Glynyweddw, the party, who were ac- companied by the Rev E. James Jones, M.A., greatly appreciating the art gallery, and the va.rious other attractions1. A band was also placed at their disposal. DEATH OF THE OLD TOWN CRIER.— The death took place on Sunday, at an advanced age, of Thomas Jones, who for many years acted as town crier and news agent. He was well acquainted with the history of Carnarvon in the early part of the century, and had a remarkably good, memory. He had been blind for many years, but was able to find his way to all parts of the town without assistance. His wife died a few weeks ago. FOR THE SICK AND WOUNDED.—Mr J. Williams, an old Carnarvonites who is now at Durban, favours us with copy of the "Durban (Review and Critic," giving an account of a suc- cessful fancy dress football match which was trot. I up at Durban, in aid of the sick and wounded at tho front, principally through the efforts of Mr R. Ellis Jones, another old Carnarvonite, who is described as "one of the most popular sportsmen in Durban." Mr Jones arranged many such matches, and secur-e-d good sums for thie object in view. TO THE FRONT.—Another detachment of 53 men, belonging to the 4th Battalion R.W.F., now stationed at Devonport-, left that place this week sto reinforce the Devon Regiment at the front'. Among the number are the follow- ing, Ga.rnarr.on men:—E. Evans and, J. Parry, Mountain-street; J. Harrington, Uxbridge- street; J. Brotvnley, Baptist-street; and E. Jones, Crown-street. H. Angel, Mountain- street, who belongs to the 4th S. W. Borderers, has also left Aldershot for South Africa. Angel and Evans have brothers already At the front. J SUDDEN DEATH.—Mrs Hughes, the wife of a groom, residing at New-street, died suddenly on Friday, it is said, from the effects of excite- ment. She is said to have been terrorised by abusive language, which she heard the previous night, to such an extent that she had' three seizures in succession. i THE ARTILLERY VOLUNTEERS.—This company of the 1st Cheshire and Carnarvon- shire Artillery Volunteers was on Friday night, inspected prior to going to camp, by Colonel Wilfred Lloyd, R.A., the new colonel command- ant of the brigade. There was a muster of 103 of ll ranks, the officers present being Captain Whiskin, Lieutenant R. 1. Owen, and Lieuten- ant W. H. Hughes. Colonel Lloyd, who was accompanied by the adjutant of the brigade, Captain Forestier-Walker, R.A., expressed his great satisfaction with the attendance and the dfrill. Colonel Brown, the late commanding officer of the brigade, was also present, and made a few remarks of farewell to the oorp He also presented two long service medals, one to Sergeant-major Hinde, R.A., and the other to Quartermaster-sergeant 0. Owen. DR BARNARDO'S HOMES.—Mr J. de Gruchy Gaudin writes :The amount collected last Saturday in Carnarvon, for the benefit of Dr Barnardo's Homes was L33 7s 6d. There were nine collecting stations in the town, which contributed the following sums: —Railway station, £ 6 7s 4d; Turf-square, £ 3 14s lJrd; Twthill, £ 1 9s 8 £ d; Castle-square, £ 4 15s 4^d; Castle Gate, L2 9s 9d; Anglesey Ferry, £ 4 4s 9d; Uxbridge-square, £ 3 Is 5^d South-road, £ 3 10s 9jd; Llanberis-road, £ 3 14s 2^4. I de- sire tOI thank all the collectors for their untiring energy and the public generally for the support given to the Homes. I beg to acknowledge a donation of ten shillings from the Horse Show committee, handed to me bv Mr Dan Rhys, the secretary, and included in the above sum. SCHOOL CONCERT.—On Thursday after- o0?n' ,a was given at the Infant Board School by the pupils, to which a number of parents and friends had been invited. The little ones went through a remarkably programme, including- a> song Hnsh-a-Bye," a scarf drill; a recitation, "The Lambs"; a tea party song, a hand bell drill, a Maypole dance, and. dialogue entitled -Auntie Dimple," and several other items in a, manner which reflected great credit upon themselves, Miss Kei-ruish, Miss Williams, and the other teachers. The little ones, ranging rn three1 to seven years of age, seemed to be remarkably well-drilled and disciplined, and went through the various manipu- lations with precision, intelligence, and smartness. It is a pitv the board do not give greater encouragement to these little ex- hibitions which prove so attractive and so beneficmlto the youngsters, and which so greatly tuMW to°f the infants' ^hoJ. DEATH OF MRS SAM. ROBERTS.—The death occurred on Friday, at Castle-street, of Mrs Roberts, the wife of'Mr Sam. Roberts of the Nelson Emporium, and the daughter of the late Mr Owen Barlow, Carnarvon. Five months ago, her mother died, and Mrs Roberts was at that, time a We»k state of health, and the effect upon her wa« to weaken her constitution. Mrs Roberts was highly respected by all who knew her, and was a faithful member of Moriah. For many years prior to her marriage, Mrs Ro- berts (then Miss Barlow) was liereelf at the Nelson Emporium, and there was no-one there more poplar than, she Much sympathy is manifested wrtih Mr Roberts and the bereaved relatives Tne funeral, a private one, took place on Tuesday, the remains being interred at Llan- Qf The f™«al was as follows STerl T W. E. Barlow 21,7 .EdTwards (uncle), James Barlow (uncle), Captain Jones, Messrs William Roberts, Thomas Roberts R. Edwards, John Roberts, R. H. Barlow, G. J. Barlow, J. Jones, James, Bar- low (cousins), R. H. Toleman, T. Toleman (cousins), R. Francis Owen JR. Thomas Williams (nephews). The Rev D. O'Brien Owen officiated both at the house and Llanbeblig. The coffin was of polished oak with brass mountings, made by Mr James Barlow. Wreaths were sent by the following (Messrs Brymer and Davies, em- ployees Nelson Emporium, Mr M. T. Morris, J.P., Councillor Owen Evans, Mr and Mrs Frances Lloyd Jones, Mr and Mrs Tegartv, Porthyraur; Mr Tom Davies, Nelson Empor- ium; Mr David Hughes, Ty'npandy; -the family at 18, Church-street; Mr and Mrs J. Roberts, Hill-street; Mr and Mrs John Roberts, Pepper- lane; Mrs Parry, Britannia Inn Mi- s William: Castle-ditch Mr and Mrs Moses Williams, Ty Mwdw-al; Mr and Mrs J. Jones, Albion Inn Colonel and Mrs C. H. R-ees, Plas Llanwnda. COUNTY SCHOOL ATHLETIC SPORTS.— The annual athlectic sports of the County School were held on Thursday, under the most favour- able circumstances. The weather was ideal both for competitors and for spectators. The fact that the new schcolbuildings ar& now open enabled) the committee to provide much more comfort for the visitors, and we have, no doubt, that in future a much greater number will be present, and thus be able to show their that in future a much greater number will be present, and thus be able to show their -'interest in the boys' sports. There was a dis- I tinct improvement in the list of events, the obstacle race and other races of a similar char- acter being always appreciated. The time in several races was better than on previous oc- casions, and the jumping was good. The prizes were distributed at the close bv Mrs Charles A. Jones, Bronhendre. The headmaster (Mr J. Trevor Owen), in proposing a vote of thanks, said he was much obliged to the many friends of the school who had given assistance that day, by their presence and bv their donations to- wards the prizes. Mr C. A. Jones, who acted as starter, in his genial manner, gave some words of encouragement to the boys. The list of prize- winners was as follows 100 yards (under 13): 1, A. Victor Jones. 100 yards (open): 1, 0. C. I Jones; 2, J. W. Roberts 3, H. Cousins. Throwing cricket ball: 1, O. C. Jones. Long jump (under 14): 1, R. C. Ruck. Three-legged I iw-L 5 w Morris; 2- L. W RnKw o ^hams. 440 yards, 1, J. wo ^4LH15,P- |ic<Tw I. Roberts; 3, T Jones v Evan. 2, W. 1, Walter Griffith 2, R n Tones. High jump (op€n). i n" V 500 yards (under 14) 1P W j ^oberS'- 2 Ed Th 17 °-C-' Jones; ^2, J O." J, A. E. i YM 2. T. Morris; 3, E. SSIf Long jump ,1, J w. R„berts: j. E. A. ETO,s: 'i A- G- 0wen; 2> R- ?' Twit 1. O. T. Williams r'ice- 1 R V* ^orris- Consolation 5 2, Alwyne Pritchard. A. tug-of-wai was tne final event. The Rev D. Alban Lloyd and M.r J. de Gruchy Gaudin were judges. Timekeeper: Mr Ed4rd Hughes. Hon secretaries: Messrs W. N. Goes and T. Warrington.
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v CHWILOG. I THE MONTHLY SALE.-The above sale, conducted by Mr John Party Jones, took place on Monday. Good prizes were obtained, and the gathering was a numerous one. Many «heep and lambs changed hands at a g-.od figure and there was a lively sale of cattle of various kinds. These sales are continuing to attract attention.
CRICCIETH.
CRICCIETH. ST. DEINIOL'S.-The annual meeting of St. Deiniol's was held on WednescVv. when the Revs. W. Williams, M.A.. chaplain to the Bishop of Bangor, and H. G. Williams, rector of Llanengan. officiated. The services were in English and W elsh, and Mr Qldfield presided at the organ. r SUCCESS.-The numerous friends and well- wishers of Mr John W. Jones, watchmaker and jeweller, Vienna House, Criccieth, son of Mr Richard Jones, general merchant, will be glad to learn that he is duly qualified as an optican, hav- ing successfully passed the optical examination of the Worshipful Company of Spectacle-makers, held at the Northampton Institute, London, in May last. DEATH OF MRS ELLEN JONES. — On Tuesday, at the age of 74, the death took place of Mrs Ellen Jones, the wife of Mr William Jones, Caerdynt. She was the mother of Messrs John Jones, clerk of the urban council, at Port- inadioc, and W. Caer Jones, solicitor, from the office of Meesrs Lloyd-George and George. She was a faithful member with the Baptists at Cric-1 cieth, and had been ill for a long time.
PENCAENEWYDD.
PENCAENEWYDD. FUNERAL.—At the funeral of Mr J. R. Thomas, in Helyg Chapel, the Rev J. Jones officiated. Mr Thomas, who filled the import- ant position of sanitary inspector for Lleyn, was a faithful member ana secretary of his church.
I'PENRHYNDEUDRAETH-I
I' PENRHYNDEUDRAETH- SUCCESS.—All the friends of Mr tlfdand Jones, Rhiwgoch, will be pleased to hear of his success at Bangor College (Normal Depart- ment). He won the Queen's scholarship a year ago, in the second class. At the end of the first year. he stands first on the list, and has been awarded an exhibition of £10. MATRIMONIAL.—On Wednesday, at Naza- reth Chapel, when the Rev E. J. Evans offi- ciated, the wedding took place of Mr J. Davies, I Osmond-terrace, one of tfhe drivers on the Fes- tiniog line, and Miss M. Parry, the daughter of Mr John Parry, Gwilym-terrace, late of Rhyd, Llanfrothen. A number of banners and decora- tions testified to the popularity of the bride and bridegroom. The young couple proceeded to Liverpool, alter the .ceremony.
PORTMADOC.
PORTMADOC. NEW oHUROH TOWER AND SCHOOL- wn. ROOM. -The attention of the townspeople, for the last two years, has been drawn to the build- ing of the magnificent new tower in connection 1 with St. John's Church, and also the new Church school-room in Terrace-road. Foremost amongst those interested in these movements, and who made special efforts for their success, are Mr and Mrs Percival, Bodawen, and the Rev Llewelyn R. Hughes, M.A. "The tower is undoubtedly amongst one of the handsomest architectural ornaments in North Wales, and universal attention is drawn to it. The new school-rconi is a, spacious building, capitally de- signed, and intended for the (holding of mission services in the town. The particulars which we published when the foundation-stone was laid, will be remembered. The Bishop of Bangor offi- ciated, and the L.ord'-Heutenant and his wife (Mr and Mrs Greaves), Mr and Mrs Percival, the Rev Llewelyn iR. Hughes, M.A., also took part in the proceedings. The cost of .the school-roiom and the tower reach the sum of between, £ 3000 and £4000, and though others have generously con- I tributed, the principal subscribers are Mr and Mrs Percival. They took Very great interest in the work while it was proceeding. The tower and the Church School-room have been designed by Mr Perrott, "Cartref," Sussex, a gentleman who has, by marriagel allied himself to a well- known family in North Wales. the Turners, who feel a great deal of interest in Welsh matters. The builder was Mr Evan Jones, Dolydd, Car- ) narvon., assisted by Mr Humphrey Humphreys, Criccieth, and others. The edifices reflect great credit upon their builders. On Thursday, ser- vices in connection with the dedication were held. Holy Communion was celebrated at the Church at eight a.m., when there was a large congregation. Morning prayers were said at half past eleven, the Rev LI. R. Hughes, M.A., officiating. The lessons were read by the Rev J. LI. Jones, M.A., Criccieth; and the Rev J. Morgan, M.A., Llandudno. The Rev R. H. Williams, B.A., also took part. An address was then given by the Bishop of Bangor, who referred in terms of commendation to the gener- ousitv shown by Mr and Mrs Percival. After the service, a, procession was formed, the in their surplices leading, the bishop and clergj following, and eke laity bringing up the rear. Those present included several ladies and gentle- men of the Percival family, the Lord-lieutenant of Carnarvonshire, Mrs Greaves and Miss Greaves, Mr and Mrs R. M. Greaves, Dr S. Griffith, Mrs Griffith and the Misses Griffith, Dr and Mrs Ebner Williams, Mrs Casson, Mrs. Hughes, Rectory, Mrs Henscoe, Mrs Bryant, Mr audi Mrs Edwards) Mr and Mrs W. Jones, Mr and Mrs Arthur Thomas, Mr D. Breese and others. Prayers having been offered by the Bishop, his lordship followed bv Mr and Mrs Percival, entered the tower, followed by the rector and others. One of the bells was then rung. and subsequently the Bishcp pronounced the benediction. In the evening, a party of ringers from Bangor gave a campanological per- formance. in a masterly manner.—The dedica- tion of the Church-room took place at a quarter past three. The room was crowded, and amongst) those nresent were the following:- Mrs Logan, Canon Davies, B.A., Mrs Davies, Pwllheli Mrs Dr Henry Evans, Tandderwen; Mrs Williams, Cefn Derwen; Mrs A. Edwards, Oakeley Wharf; Mr R. J. Morris, J.P., and Mrs Morris, Ty Cerrig, Talsarnau Mrs Wylde, Miss Francis, Marine-terrace; Mrs Parry, late of tie N.P. Bank; Miss Hammond, Mrs Hom- phrav and Miss Homphray, Brecon-place; Mr Thomas Roberts, solicitor; Mrs GoldWorthy Miss Harries, Mr John Tobias, Mr J. Hum- phreys, solicitor; Miss Humphreys, Mr and Mrs W. Jones, Bowvdd Wharf; Major Hughes V.D.. and Mrs Hughes, Fe-stiniog; Mr Crick and Misses Cnck, Mr and Mrs Sydney Crick, Minffordd. The proceedings wer3 again con- ducted by the Rev LI. R, Hughe:. M.A., and after the ceremony had been performed, an ad- dress was delivered by the R:v J. Morgan, M.A., rector of Llandudno. 0
THE ACCIDENT TO THE IRISH…
THE ACCIDENT TO THE IRISH MAIL. A SORTER'S SUCCESSFUL CLAIM. On Thursday, in the Queen's Bench Division, Cyril C. Coyne, of Dublin. engaged as a sorter in the- Post-office service carrying the mails between London and Kingstown, was awarded J3700 damages for personal injuries sustained on the London and North-Western Railway. On the 27th August last he joined the Irish mail at Crewe, and on running into Holyhead station an accident occurred by which the Post-office van got smRshed, and plaintiff, who was driven along with the wreckage, sustained serious injuries to j his legs, which it was said would be a permanent disablement at least so far as his prospects of promotion were concerned.
ITHE WAR IN CHINA.
I THE WAR IN CHINA. RELIEF OF ADMIRAL SEYMOUR. It is announced from Chefos that Admiral Seymour and his force have been reached and re- lieved by the international troops which pro- ceeded to their succour after relieving Tientsin. He had failed, it appears, to establish com- munication with Pekin. He has new returned to Tientsin with the remnant of his command, leaving the force which extricated him to renew the attempt to reach the Chinese capital. That force, said to be 10,000 strong, is under com- mand of a Russian colonel, and has its work cut out for it if, as reported, the Chinese troops be- fore Pekin number between 40,000 and 60.000 men. Admiral Seymour's force lost heavilv. having 62 killed and 320 wounded.
:THE WAR IN AFRICA. -
:THE WAR IN AFRICA. FIGHTING STILL PROCEEDING. There is very little news from South Africa uring the week. Lord Roberts telegraphs to the War Office from Pretoria a few T^.rHmlnr* r"£-. of a fight on Tuesday a few miles north of benekai, m which the enemv were beaten off and their laager burned. A march had been made from Heidelberg towards Frankfort on Wednesday, without meeting any opposition. Another Boer attack on the railway at Roodeval Spruit on IVednesday was easily beaten off hy the Shropshire Light Infiliti-y. Baden-PoweII had captured an influential Boer leader, who had been endeavouring to raise a commando in the Rustenberg district, and his patrols during the last few days have brought in over 4000 rifles i
GOLD MINING IN MERIONETH.
GOLD MINING IN MERIONETH. In the Court of Appeal on Thursday, before the Master of the Rolls and Lords Justices Rigby and Collins, the case of Isaacs and Evans v. Evans was heard, on appeal by the plaintifs from an order of Mr Justice Farwell dismissin- the action. The plaintiffs in the action asked for a declaration that the defendant was the trustee for the plaintiffs of one moiety of a license from her Majesty's Commissioners of Woods and Forests, to dig and search for sold and silver on the Garthgell Farm, in the parisii of Llanelltyd, Merionethshire. and of a certain leave granted by John Vaaghan as owner of the said farm; also for r.11 account of the dealing 0^' the aetenclant with such license and lease,^and the payment to the plaintiffs of any sum which might be found due on that account, and for an injunction to restrain the defendant from parting with or otherwise dealing with the license and lease, and from searching, getting, converting and carrying away gold, silver, or any other mineral or metals found on the farm. The plain- n asked for the appointment of a receiver. Ati Rufus Xstiiics, Q.C., Mr Sndcoclc O P and Mr Ford appeared in support of the 'appeal' which was opposed by Mr Hughes, Q.C., and Mr Ingle Joyce. Mr Rufus Isaacs had not concluded his address w hen the court adjourned. I' ANGLESEY CONGREGA-
ANGLESEY CONGREGATIONALISTS
TIONALISTS The Cymanfa of the above body was held at Llanerchymedd on the 28th and the 29th of June. I The quarterly conference took place at ten o clock on the first day, the president of tie year, Mr O. Dew, Amlwch, in the chair.-Tl,.e committee dealing with the weak causes was re-elected, as well as the general secretary and treasurer.—The Rev O. M. Jenkins, B.D.. Ll,n- gefni, was elected president for the year.—A lengthy and careful consideration was given to the new cause at Benllech.—With regard to the fund, it was resolved that Mr Hugh Williams. the treasurer, should transmit E100 to the trea- surer of the Union, at Portmadoc.—Mr Hugh Thomas, J P announced that Sir Richard Bulkeley had kindly renewed the lease of the Congregational chapel at Penmvnydd, for an- other 20 years —Mr O. Dew was warmly thanked for his splendid services as president in the course of the last year.—In the afternoon a devotional meeting was held, in which a thee- logical theme was discussed, the follow^ taking part, including the following guests of the Cymanfa Revs R. Kecs, Alltwen; T. Stephen. London; and 0. L. Roberts. Liver- pool.—The preaching commenced on the Maes at 5.30, the following officiating :-Revs R. Rees, Alltwen; T. Nicholson, London; xt. Elvet Lewis, London; T. Stephen, London; and O. L. Roberts, Liverpool.
B^A LAKE PIKE IN THE DEE.
B^A LAKE PIKE IN THE DEE. Before tne Royal Commission on Salmon i isheries, on Wednesday, evidence was given by Major Leadbetter, the hon. secretary of the River Dee Fishery District, who spoke of the desirability of having central hatcheries with an Imperial control and regulations as to exchange of eggs. There were a variety of nets used in the Dee, and their number should be lessened. When they had a. bad season or two their funds were reduced. At such times the Government should aid the boards with funds. The weekly close time should be extended, and this would lessen the number of salmon killed. Provision should be made against the sale of kelts and other unclean fish in towns where the market inspector did not know an unclean fish when he saw it. Some means should certainly be used to reduce the pike in salmon river. There Lad been êj, great falling off of salmon in the Dee for a number of years, but this year they had dor e better than for several years. Purity in the water was the great thing wanted for the suc- cess of hatcheries. They had experimented with 400,000 salmon ova from the Spay, Black Water, and the Rhine, and this had improved the fishi -g. -They would increase the work of the hatcheries if they had more funds, but their re- venue had dropped from £ 600 a year to about £ 300. Pollution was one of the principal causes of the diminution of the salmon. The pollution varied; in the upper waters it was principally sewage; in the lower waters there were pollutions from chemical -works i,iid tar works. The board had no power over pollution. The salmon fry were turned into the river about 30 miles up. They had a great number of pike which came out of Bala Lake. and they were very destructive to the other fish, and the ducks destroyed a good deal of the food that would otherwise go to the, fish. As to private netting above the tideway it should not be allowed, be- cause a riprarian owner only required a licence to net (which there was no power to refuse) in order to kill every fish in the river if he were so disposed. All fisheries should be under a Government Department if people were to have fish food at all. By command of the Queen a State Concert was given at Buckingham Palace, on Monday night, which was attended among others by the Earl, Countess and Lady Carrington, Lord, Lady and the Hon. Misses Douglas Pennant, Earl of Den- bigh, Lord Kenyon, etc.
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a. j DENBIGH, FLINT, AND MER I IONETH BAPTISTS. THE ROMANIST UNIVERSITY QUESTION. „ f ^/Ia"naal meetings of the Denbigh, Flint, t;« Merioneth Baptist Association were con- mi,"6 ^thin on Wednesday evening and Sr 'be E^V Dr A' J' E»>. KM. i" the WHI™ /:3;'8 H' V- LI»y<l, Moid, and Simon and Mr T m "Bay' were appointed auditors, the en^;?- Edwards- Festiniog, treasurer for submitted tromartheAloScaiSfrfc0ry T progress of the Twentieth CenLrv Fund Wales has to contribute £ 50,000 to this fur l and it was reported that the Association w-. i •? in .11 probability do more^tr ts °Lr if realising this amount (applause). It was decided, after some discussion, that the district collection should this year be + .1 church at Dyffryn Ardudwy, and for th-° rex<- vear to the church at Moss, WrpYTio^ Revs T. M. Williams, Penybryn, Lewis, Denbigh, and R. Williams, Rhostyllen, were received as members of the Association' they having become pastors in char ge' of churches within the district. The Secretary (the Rev Moses Roberts) presented a report on the present state of the denomination within the area of the Association. Full and complete returns, he said, were received from 103 out'cf the 110 churches in the district, and these returns showed that during the year 279 persons were baptised, 118 re-admitted to church membership, and 489 received as members from other districts. This, with 33 members of the church at Trawsfvnvdd. which had just been affiliated, made a total in- crease for the year of 919 ('applause). Against this there was a loss of j ,.1 the number of members, due to ceath, rc al, and other causes>^vhich gave a net increase of 20 for the ^ear' '"i ^al number of church members was 7270 (cheers). The report was adopted. The Revs H. C. Williams, Corwen, and Moses oberts, and Mr J. M. Edwards, Biaenau Festiniog, were appointed to represent the Association on the Baptist Union of Great Britain' and Ireland; on the Welsh Sunday School Union, the Revs E. Williams, Rhos; M. Shankland, Rhyl; and Mr E. T. Jones, Bar- mouth; on the Home Mission Society of Vv'a'es the Revs T. Morgan, Mold M. F. Wvnne' Colwyn; J. Davies, Birkenhead; and" the President-elect (Mr W. Evans, Penycae) en the Welsh Baptist Building Fund, the Rev B. ^vans, Rhuddlan, and Mr O. R. Williams, Rhyl; on the governors of Bangor University College, the Revs E. T. Davies, Rhyl, and Moses Roberts, Festiniog; Cardiff University College, the Revs W. B. Jones, Penycae, and E. J°nes> Brymbo. The gold medal for the best collection during the year went to Rhea Church. Mr W. Evans (Alaw Mabon) was selected to deliver the annual address to the churches for next year. A discussion arose as e to the alleged irregularity of the church at Ruthin in granting to Mr Henry Roberts, a member of the church, and a former preacher 111 the denomination, permission to preach during last year, before his case had been dealt with formally by the Association. A resolution was passed urging the churches to exercise great care in this matter in future. On the motion of the Rev D. Powell. Liver- pool seconded by the Rev J. Davies. Birken- Head, the Association resolved to enter it-s most emphatic protest against the endowment of a Roman Catholic University in Ireland as being directly antagonistic to the principles of religious equality, and to call upon the Liberal members of Parliament to oppose its establishment should occasion arise. A resolution was also adopted, on the motion of the Rev H. C. Williams Cor- I wen, regretting the warlike spirit which now prevaded the people of the country, and express- ing a hope that arbitration would be made use of more extensively to settle international dis- putes. The Association in another resolution expressly condemned the Government for its refusal to afford facilities for the passing into law of a measure for the prohibition of the sale of intoxicating drinks to young children, and fv,Te, ™ost ^compromising support to the riL-,°r, 4 6,exAVansion of the Welsh Hunday Closing Act tc Monmouthshire
CARNARVON RUMOURS.
CARNARVON RUMOURS. It is said That Mr Orwig Williams, the organist of Moriah Chapel, is about to start for a tour m -America for the benefit of his health. That Miss Jennie Jones, Tegfryn, will preside at the organ in his absence. That the children in one of the public ele- mentary schools were "searchedp one day this week. That the reason was that one of the children had lost a penny brooch. That many little ones felt very much the degradation of being suspected and having their pockets rifled. That several Carnarvon ladies got their dresses spoiled by the great downpour in Llanberis on Friday. „ That one lady had on on that day a five guinea costume and hat. That after "drying" the headgear and costume WlTre worthless. That all this was found out before the dress- maker's and milliner's bill came in. That the Saturday Waif Fund for Dr Bar- nardo's homes were augmented by Saturday's street collection by £33 7s 6d. That great praise is due to Mr de Gruchy Gaudin for the excellent way he worked towards this good cause. That several ladies from the different chapels and churches of the town undertook the collec- tion. That a pair of clogs made by a. local trades- man and shown at the Welsh Exhibition, Lon- don, was-bought by the Princess of Wales. That the lucky tradesman is Mir Richard Francis, Pool-street. That a go-od natured merchant in Carnarvon, called his servant in his warehouse through the telephone, and said, you have been drinking whisky now I can smell it." That the servant unthinkingly, replied, "No indeed, sir." That Mr Alexander Fraser, North-road, will leave Carnarvon shortly. That his loss will be greatly felt by the church at Pendref and the little mission he had started in Turkey-shore. That a local journalist is learning to ride a bicycle. That he prefers a bike weighing twenty-nine pounds. That be had a nasty spill this week. That he hurt his hands, smashed his brake and used unjournalistic language. That a prominent tradesman has removed to his summer residence. That the said residence is far from a grocer's shop. That the gentleman's wife asked him to fetch a bag of sugar from the town to the seaside resi- dence. That he fetched a blue paper parcel and placed it on the table. That his good lady opened the parcel and found it contained rice. That a servant maid will be sent for messages next time. That the Engedi Debating Society had a jolly j outing at Pwllheli. That the weighing competition in the station (proved attractive. That heavy bets were laid on the captain, who turned the scale at twenty stone.
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Mr Stanley Weyman, after an absence of some months, has returned to Llanrhydd Hall, his xesidecce in the Vale of Clwyd.
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An untoward event has befallen Mr C. Bryner Jones, the' popular lecturer in the Agri- cultural Department of the North Wales Uni- versity College, Bangor. Mr Bryner Jones was to have been married on Thursday, but was stricken down by a chill caught at the funeral -of a relative a day or two previously, and now lies seriously ill at Dolgelley.
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Mr Herbert Lewis took part in the discussion on the Irish Tithes Bill on Thursday evening, partly from the standpoint of the British tax- payer, whose security for the performance of certain statutory obligations is diminished by the bill, and partly out of sympathy for the general population of Ireland, whose national iunds are lesoned for the benefit of a limited! .I.a.ss.
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Mr Samuel Moss, who has been seriously in- disposed in consequence of overwork, resumed his Parliamentary duties on Tuesday after ipending a short holiday in Portugal. He is i tow much improved in health. His first duty a t Westminster consisted in presenting a large n. imber of petitions from his constituents and frt im influential bodies in Chester in support of thi bills for the extension of Sunday closing in WI Jes to Monmouthshire and for prohibiting the sale of liquor to children under sixteen years of a. e.
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Qn ? of the most successful means aAoptedi by the I ondon Ladies' Committee of the Welsh Indust Ties Association with a view to promoting its obj ect is the giving of entertainments and "at hon le," by ladies interested in the movement at the society's depot in Sloane-square. A charming function of this kind, which was num- erously and fashionably attended, was given on Wedni "gday afternoon at the depot by Mrs D. H. Evans, of Pangbourne. Both as regards the exhibition a-nd sale of Welsh home products, it a, great ,success.
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The annual mee, ting of the Wrexkon Deanery Association was h eld on Wednesday ut Wrex- ham, under the pi esidency of Canon Fletcher. The report of the executive committee, which as adopted, e xpressed regret that the circumstances of the Voluntary Schools were so imperfectly recognise <d in the "highestc quarters," and that the only reir tedy suggested by the Arch- bishop of Canterbury i was an increase of sub- scriptions, which it was almost impossible to hope for. Chancellor Trevor Parkins was re- tlw.ted hon. secretary, and Mr LI. Hugh Jones hon. treasurer, and other appointments were lnade.
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Mr Pritchard Morgan, -M.P., thhlks that an attempt to depose the Impress of Chma would °pen the way to unlimitt^d disaster. J- g 11 complains that the public here are not being fdvised of the fact or of the facts that m« .er '•^or instance," said Mr Morgan, "I no notice taken of the proclamation by Tsuno--li-Yamen which has been circulated m the province of Szechuen. This proclamation important as showing the disposition of the Government to foreigners. It exhorts the people not only to be civil and friendly to ■foreigners but 'attentive and respectful-' It tells them' that foreigners brine trade, itfiat they develop the country, and that they help to pay tile soldiery, and thus contribute to the defence 2f the Empire. With regard to the west, I «nd much exaggeration in the accounts of the *«ite of things there. My own communications J « hq way interrupted/2
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The appointment of the Hon. W. N. Bruce to the secretaryship of the Secondary Depart- ment of the Board of Education, has been re- ceived by the Welsh members of all shades of political opinion with unmixed satisfaction. Air Bruce's labours in connection with intermediate education in Wales began immediately after the passing of the Welsh Intermediate Education Act, and his services in helping the Joint Educa- tion Committees to frame the schemes under which the Welsh secondary schools are now governed were greatly appreciated by all who came in contact with him.
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A correspondent writes :—The well-known Cornwallis-West family, to a member of which Lady Randolph Churchill is now engaged, in no way derives from the famous house of Corn- wallis. The father of Colonel Cornwallis-West, of Ruthin Castle, was the intimate friend of Admiral Cornwallis-a member of Lord Corn- wallis's family-—who, dying childless, be- queathed his property to his friend Mr West, who assumed the name. The Cornwallis family became entirely extinct in the male line about fifty years ago in the person of the last Earl, whose representatives to-day are Mr Wykehem- Martin, of Leeds Castle, in Kent, and his cousin, Mr Cornwallis, of Linton Park, M.P. for Maid- stone, who assumed the name on inheriting the last Earl's estate. The estate of the famous Marquis are now chiefly owned by Lord Cadogan, who bought them.
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The "Daily News," in a telegram sent from Pretoria on the 19th inst., announces the ap- pointment of Mr Samuel Evans, agent of Eckstein and Co.. as Civil Commissioner for the Johannesburg district. Mr Evans is a well- known Welshman who has had a remarkably successful career since he first left his native shores. Under (then) Sir Evelyn Baring at Cairo he developed business abilities of the highest order, abilities which soon secured for him a highly-remunerative post at Constantin- ople, and, later, of political importance at Teheran. In South Africa his progress has been equally rapid, and it is generally recognised that Lord Roberts could have selected no better or more competent person for the responsible posi- tion which Mr Evans now holds. Mr Evans was formerly a member of the "Herald" staff, and is well known in Carnarvon.
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London Welshmen gave a very hearty farewell to the Rev J. Elias Hughes, who, owing to ill- health, has resigned the pastorate of the Presbyterian Church at Wilton-square, London, after 18 years' arduous and successful labour, on Tuesday. Mr Lewis H. Roberts, senior deacon of the church, presided over a meeting, which was addressed by a number of members of Parliament and representatives of the London Welsh churches. Mr William Jones, M.P., re- ferred to the culture and the Christian spirit which characterised Mr Hughes's ministry. Mr Bryn Roberts, M.P., and Mr Herbert Roberts, M.P., added their testimony to the sympathetic work carried on by Mr Hughes. The Wilton- square Church presented their pastor with an address expressive of their gratitude and admira- tion, and other presents were given. Mr Hughes made a pathetic response, which greatly moved his hearers. He and his family are to reside henceforth at St. Asaph. i Many people in the Vale of Clwyd will learn
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with interest of the adventures of Captain Parmeter, inspector of the Gold Coast Constabu- lary, who is now at Kumasi. He has written home describing thrilling adventures he had on his way to the Ashanti capital. At one village the headman was murdered while looking for a hut in which the party could sleep. "The moment firing commenced," he writes, "the carriers cleared off. Lamby, a Govern- ment clerk, and my native servant alone re- maining with me. I kept the brutes off with my revolver until the thing burst in the barrel, and then we ran, and, talcing advantage of a bend in the road, dived into the bush unseen. There we lay hidden all night and next day, the brutes all round searching for us. Next night we placed our lives in God's hands, and started down the road, and got through hundreds of sleeping outposts—a veritable miracle. If we had only more men we could put down this affair, but we have only just enough to garrison the fort, and have to remain quiet down this affair, but we have only just enough to garrison the fort, and have to remain quiet hoping for reinforcements."
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Lord Tredegar presided over the second annual meeting of the Welsh Industries Association held by permission of the Hon. Mrs Herbert, of Llan- over, at 9, Great Stanhope-street, Mayfair, on Friday. Miss Mabel Hill, of Rockwood, who is an enthusiast in the cause, gave quit-e a glowing account of the progress of the Association during the past year, and Lord Aberdare, on whom, as chairman of the finance committee, the burden has lain heavily, was able to give a gratifying summary of the present financial position. Mr Godfrey Clark, of Talygarn, Mr Oliver Jones, Lord Llangattock, and Dr Isambard Owen spoke to the various resolutions, and referred to the remarkable industrial progress evidenced by re- cent devolopments in the work of the Associa- tion. On the proposal of Mr Maclean (Cardiff), seconded by Mr Vincent Evans, a cordial vote of thanks was accorded Lord Tredegar. Re- ferring to the proposal to promote the basket- weaving industry in Wales Lord Tredegar, speaking as a master of foxhounds, strongly supported the proposal on the ground that osier beds afforded excellent cover for foxes, an observation which was received with great amusement. u 'n
jBANG-•...♦it.
j BANG-•♦it. WAIF SATURDAY.—-The annual collection in aid of Dr Barnardo's Homes was made on Saturday, under the supervision of Mrs Dr Wit- ton Davies, and the numerous members of the "Young Helpers League." MATRICULATION.—The examinations in connection with the Welsh matriculation and the Science and Art Department, were held this week at the University College, and a large number of candidates presented themselves. CONCERT.—On Wednesday evening, at the new pier, the Pendref Mixed Choir, under the conductorship of Councillor J. Williams, ren- <?jerec4 a number of choruses and glees. Solos and duetts were also sung by Miss C. Evans, Miss Winnie Owen, Messrs H. F. Williams, and Lemuel Roberts. THE FOOTBALL CLUB.—The balance- sheet of the Bangor Football Club shows that the club has been well managed during the year, and also, as usual, there is a balance on the right side, in spite of the unusually poor season. The total receipts from all sources amounted to £386, the principal item including a balance brought forward of J358. £58 in sub- scription, and £ 71 gate receipts. Of the latter item, £ 129 was received from combination matches, L58 from North Wales Coast League matches, and L27 from th.^ Walsh Cup tie played matches, and £ 27 from th.^ Walsh Cup tie played at Bangor. The .expenditure was £ 357, the principal item being L119 in connection with the Combination matches, E46 in connection with the Welsh Coast League matches, and JB24 in connection with the Welsh Cup competition. The balance in hand is JB28 odd. COMPETITIVE MEETING.—On Wednes- day evening, a competitive meeting was held in connection with the English Wesleyan Chapel. Mr R. Morris presided, and the meet- ing was preceded by a tea. Miss May Taylor won in the competition confined to girls under 12 years for answering six questions on "The Sermon on the Mount." Miss Blanch Gill was awarded the first prize for reading at sight, Mr Henderson being second. Solo from Sankey's Tune Book, Miss Dora Evans, Upper Bangor. Impromptu address, Mr Howard Lewis. For the best telegram, 1, Miss Ada Jones, High- street 2, Master Heaton Jones. Mrs Hall presented the prizes. Addresses were delivered by the Revs R. C. Cowell and J. H. Parker. Master Willie Muir contributed a vocal solo, and Miss Elsie Irving a auto-harp solo ARTILLERY VOLUNTEERS.—The annual inspection of the local batteries of the Cheshire and Carnarvonshire Artillery Volunteers, took place on Saturday, in the Drill Hall. The in- specting officer was Colonel Wilfred Lloyd, who has just been gazetted to the command of the brigade, and he was accompanied by Colonel H. T. Browne, V.D., his predecessor in command, and Captain and Adjutant Fores tier-Walker. Earlier in the week, he inspected the battery, which was recently formed under the command of Captain Reichel, in connection with the University College of North Wales. There was -a (largie number present on parade, the com- missioned officers being Lieutenant-colonel Savage, V.D., Hon. Major Samuels, V.D. (Llanfairfechan), Captain Clarke, and Lieuten- ant D. C. Davies. Quarternsster-sergeant J B. Williams, and. Sergeant Owen Roberts passed la'n examination in proficiency. The brigade will leave Bangor by steamer on Julv 7th, for New Brighton, where they will go under canvas for a fortnight.
"'BARMOUTH. I
BARMOUTH. URBAN COUNCIL.—A special meeting was held on Tuesday, under the presidency of the -Rev J. Gwynoro Davies, for the purpose of ap- pointing a surveyor and sanitary inspector. At the ordinary meeting last week, 32 applications the ordinary meeting last week, 32 applications were received for the post. and three of the ap- plicant, viz., Messrs D. W. Slooomhc. Thame; I Morgan Thomas, Porthcawl; and! Harry T. Jones. Clydach, were selected for an interview. A memorial was submitted in favour of reap- i pointing the old surveyor, Mr John Adams, signed by 180 ratepayers. After a long andf animated discussion, Mr D. E. Davies proposed that Mr D. W. Slocombe be appointed, and Mr Edward Williams seconded. Mr B. J. Allsop proposed an amendment that Mr Adams be ap- pointed. Mr John Richards seconded. On being put to the meeting, six voted for the amend- ment. and five for the original motion. Mr Adams was therefore re-appointed.—It was re- solved! to inform Inspector Breeze and all con- cerned that all parties guilty of chimney firing within the district will henceforth upon his reports be prosecuted, and it was resolved to abide by the bye-laws as to charabancs, &c., parading the streets applying for hire.
HOLYHEAD.
HOLYHEAD. SERiOLTS ACCIDENT TO A SEAMAN.- On Tuesday evening, a serious accident befel a Holyhead seaman, named William Hughes, on board the s.s. "Hibernia," at Dublin. Hughes who is aged about 46 years, and resided at 7, Queen's-terrace, Holyhead, is quartermaster on boara the vessel. It appears that while the in- jured man was standing outside the deck railing of the steamer, on the starboard side, as the boat was swinging round from tne North Wall, nreparatory to leaving for Holyhead, he was caught across the knees by a rope, passing through a pulley and worked by a steam winch. I' This had the effect of pitching him off, but he held on to the rope until hauled on board the vessel. Being severely injured he was im- mediately conveyed to Jervis-street Hospital, Dublin, for treatment. Here it was found by the medical attendants that the bones of the injured man's legs were fractured below the knees, and Hughes has been detained as a patient.
LLANERCHYMEDD.
LLANERCHYMEDD. AN INQUEST.—Mr R. Jones Roberts, the Anglesey coroner, on Thursday held an inquest, on the body of Grace Jones, 13, Farmer-street, Llanerchymedd, who fell from a, cart- and wa-si found insensible in Water-street, Llanerchymedd, on Tuesday. The jury returned a verdict of "Accidental death."
PWLLHELI.
PWLLHELI. VOLUNTEER OFFICERS.-In addition to those we have already named, the following have been appointed non-commissioned officers" Messrs T. Glyn Owen, G. Cornelius Roberts, F. E. Young, Cledwyn O. Jones, Hugh Jones, W. Caradoc Davies, Herbert A. Jones, Ellis Tho- mas, Robert Owen, and P. Mathews. EXCURSIONS.-Members of the St. Peter's Church Sunday School were taken ir t'-ap be longing to Mr T. J. Williams, Maes, to'Caraar- von, on Monday, and spent an enjoyable day.- The same day. the members of the Tabernacle Chanel (B.) went to Llanberis, and, returned highlv satisfied with the excursion fn VUwA^ WRSE-A hOTse belonging to Mr W. M. Caldwell, Gelliwig Hall, was taken to the sea-shore, a few days ago. Suddenly the animal rushed into the water, throwing off the rider, and swimming rapidly away from the shore. Boats were procured and the horse was pursued, and brough't to land at last, after a good deal of trouble. OPENING CONCERT.—The orchestra which has been engaged for the summer months (reached Pwllheli on Monday, and on Tuesday a concert was held at the West-end Assembly-rooms, con- ducted by Mr Haydn Reans. The following pro- gramme was gone through :—Part I. March "Le Regiment Tavori" selection, "Belleof New York"; son,g (comic), Mr Pattison; waltz, Monidnacht am Rhein"; ventriloquism, Mr E. H. Parry; Moroea.n characteristique, "The Ex- cursion Train. Part II. March, "Manhattan Beach patriotic fantasia, "Trooper's Voyage" finale, Cupid s Arrows," concluding with the charming one-act play, "Barbara," in which the following ladies and gentlemen took pairt: -Miss Winifred Brown, Miss Ada Jones, Post-office; Mr A. Ivor Parry," solicitor; and Mr D. H. Williams, M.A. The attendance was good, and the proceedings throughout verv lively. The first concert thoroughly justified Mr F. E. Youno- in securing (at his own risk) the band to serve in the town during the season.
THE WELSH HOSPITAL IN SOUTH…
THE WELSH HOSPITAL IN SOUTH AFRICA. The general committee of the Welsh Hospital in South Africa met on Wednesday, at 63, Brook- street, W., under the presidency of Sir John Williams, Bart. Sir David Evans, hon. treasurer, presented the report of the executive committee on the pa t working and present position of the hospital.* ? Notwithstanding the recent deeply- regretted death of Professor Thomas Jones, late principal surgeon, he was glad to say on the authority of an official telegram that the hospital was flourishing. During their stay at Bloemfon- tein several of the surgeons and dressers suffered from "modders," which appears to describe a form of dysentery combined with colic, supposed to be due to the influence of the condition of the Modder River during the month of May. For some time past the hospital has been stationed at Springfontein, which is much healthier, but considerably colder than the capital of the Orange River Colony. The Welsh contingent is now attached to the large military hospital at that place. On the proposal of Dr Theodore Wil- liams, seconded by Dr Frederick Roberts, the report was adopted. Votes of deep sympathy and condolence with the relatives of the members of the staff who have died were passed. Lady Harcourt wrote expressing her regret at being unable to attend the meeting, but most of the lady members of the committee were present, including Viscountess Parker and Mrs Brvnmor Jones, the president and secretary of the ladies' committee. That afternoon, a telegram, which left Cape Town the day before, was received from Dr Lynn Thomas, of Cardiff, who is in charge, stating that the "hospital is flourishing and that the staff is quite well."
BALA-BANGOR COLLEGE.
BALA-BANGOR COLLEGE. ANNUAL MEETINGS. On Thursday, the annual meeting cf the executive committee of the Bala-Bangor Con- gregational College was held at Bangor, under the presidency of Professor J. E. Lloyd, jonongst those present were the Revs Dr Lewis Jrrobert (principal), Professor T. Rhys W K. Thomas, Portdinorwic; R. P. Williams, Wrex- ham; E. Jones, Bangor; O. J. Owen, Ponciau T. D. Jones, Llanilechid; and D. Rees, Capel Mawr (secretary) Messrs W. J. Williams, Car- narvon (treasurer), and L. D. Jones, Garth, &a. Principal Probert presented his report, in which he said: The work and the conduct of the students, as a whole, have been quite satis- factory. The majority of both the arts and the theological students have manifested an earnest t° prepare themselves for the great work of the ministry, and they appear to possess a considerable aptitude for preaching. This year again the work of the theological course was done in conjunction with the staff of the Baptist College, and as the co-operation has been satis- factory in the past, the scheme will be continued next session, but with slight modification. In addition to the subjects assigned by the Senatus Academicus, we propose holding next year a class in pastoral theology for our arts and theological students. As the report of Pricipal Reichel upon their work shows, fifteen of our students attended classes at the University Col- lege, eight of whom sat for their final" B.A. examinations. Should they all successfully pass, this will be an unprecedented session, with regard to arts degrees, in the history of the institution. Owing to the fact that so many of our senior students were studying for their B.A. a mlf' we only three preparing for the A.±.b. examination, the result of which wi'l not be published for about two months. We had in all twenty-five students taking the theological course-twelve Independents, twelve Bantists, and one lay student. They were divided, in my department, into three classes. The Principal, in the absence of Professor J. M. Davies, who is absent in Germany, presented .L 1- u -.I 1' me report 01 rroressor Davies, showmg the re- sult of the work done in Hebrew, ethics, read- mg and elocution. The Hebrew prize (the g i. 1 iessor Edward Anwyl, of Aber- ystwyth) was divided between Mr Fred Jones, of Capel y WIg, and Mr D. W. Roberts, of Bwlchgwyn, two junior students who had done remarkably well throughout the session. Professor T. Rhys presented the report of the Apologetics, logic, and phychology classes. The Chairman presented the report of the work done by the students attending classes at the University College. A special award of £ 10 has been made for next session to Mr J. L Williams, Blaenau Festiniog, who had been pursuing an honours course in philosophy. A £ 5 prize has also been awarded to W. A. Davies, Penmaenmawr, an award of a quite exceptional character, as the student was unable through ill-health to continue his studies beyond the second term of the session. Honours certificates given by the college upon the work of the session were awarded to Messrs E. H. Davies, J. Davies J. Evans, W. H. Evans, H. O. Jones, S. G. Jones, E. H. Owen, and H. Williams. On the motion of the Rev W. K. Thomas, Portdinorwic, seconded by the Rev E. Jones, Bangor, the reports were adopted. Mr W. J. Williams presented the financial statement showing that the subscriptions and church collections amounted to close m nr. finnn which was an increase of abcut 1100- upon the tota,l of the pI:evlOus year. pounds had been receIved from the Reyner's Trust and ff 12 the payments to the North Wales tniv rsity The rellri ?S'and the examination fee £ 20. hold thp Was adopted. It was decided to students 1", ¥Qmati°n for the admission of Phillina ^September. The Revs T. Talwyn ca^pr and T. Lloyd Jones, cf Pen- were elected to be the examiners. On the motion of the Rev T. D. Jones, secondc d no- ■ j j ev Ellis Jones, it was decided that six ^^dates highest on ihe examination list be aamitted on the usual term of probation. The Revs T. D. Jones and O. J. Owen were elected to prepare a list of members to be nominated on the executive committee representing the county and district unions of the denomination in proportion to the amount collected by the churches of each union. The annual meeting of the subscribers is held to-day (Friday).
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Mr J. Little has made arrangements with the Meteorological Society to obtain a forecast of the weather at Llandudno daily.
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From a return supplied by the President of the Board of Trade in response to a request by the member for the Montgomery Boroughs, the somewhat surprising fact appears that no loans have yet been approved under section 4 of the Light Railways Act, 1896. It will be remem- bered that on the passing of the Act a sum of £ 1,000,000 was set apart to provide for such loans, and the fact that even, if applied for, no loans of the kind have been approved lends colour to the argument, advanced when the bill was debated, that the rate of interest asked for was more than the local authorities could be expected to pay. Of the sum of £ 250,000 allo- cated to free grants for the purposes of the Act advances to the amount of £ 126,000 have been conditionally approved by the Treasury. Of this sum xT25,000 is given to Welsh railways, viz.. L18,000 for the Tanat Valley Railway and JB7000 for the Welshpool and Llanfaircaereinion Railway. -1
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Mr Le Neve Foster, the inspector of mines for the North Wales district, in his report just issued, states that the total number of persons employed in the mines of the district was 10,558, this being an increase of 473 over the previous vicar. The total output of minerals was ¡ 294,779 tons, and the value P,888,304, an in- crease of 11,109 tons, but a decrease of J3851 in value. Mr Foster has some trenchant ob- servations on the gross recklessness displayed by some of the employes at the mines, and he cites an instance where the owner of one of the small mines deliberately neglected1 precautions against the storing of explosives in the mine j itself. He remarks that if a mineowner fails to enforce the statute, he must not be surprised i at receiving a rude awakening.
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At the Ruthin Magistrates' Court, on Mon- day, the Chairman (Chancellor Bulkeley Jones) referred to the remarks made by the Coroner for West Denbighshire (Dr J. R. Hughes) in the course of an inquest held at Ruthin Prison on the 14th inst. on the body of a man named Price Lloyd Jones. The Coroner alleged that the magistrates had been guilty of a very grave error in not inquiring into the state of the man's mind, and stated that the proper place for the lv_as the lunatic asylum and not the prison. Mr Lumley said he did not think there was any necessity for referring to the Coroner's re- marks. They were very silly. The statement of the Coroner was an ex parte one, and it should be beneath the dignity of the Bench to take any notice of the words used bv bim. The Chairman said he disagreed with Mr Lumley. The magistrates had been charged with a srrave error, and he, as chairman of the Bench, thought he should reply to the Coroner's remarks. Dr Byford, who was a witness before the court when the case was heard, stated that he had examined the man and thought he was per- fectly rational. It would also have been the duty of the medical officer of the prison (Dr Jenkins) to report the case to the Prison Com- missioners if the man on his admission had been found to be of unsound mind, but that was not done. The jury found no fault with the magis- trates, and the latter had no alternative when the man was charged with an attempt on his hie but to send him before the quarter sessions or the assizes. Notwithstanding the remarks of the Coroner, he wished to say that the magis- trates dealt most kindly with the man. The dut7 of the Coroner was to find out the cause of death, and he exceeded his duty in going further back and reflecting on the magistrates. More- over, he did not tHink the evidence justified the Coroner's remarks' i The "Celt," in its issue of the 22nd, is now satisfied with the explanation of Mr William Jones, M.P. for North Carnarvonshire, whose vote for a Roman Catholic University in Ire- land, together with his eloquent advocacy of it, caused no small stir in the ranks of Welsh Non- conformity. His explanation is, according to the "Celt," "that he did not advocate a. Papal University wherein to teach the doctrines of the Church of Rome, but rather a National University on the same ba-sis as the National University of Wales, where the Roman Catholic Irish children may have the same opportunities as Protestant children in excelling in learning and civilisation."