Carnarvon and Denbigh Herald and North and South Wales Independent

FESTINIOG. MARRIAGE.—At Hockley Hill Chapel, Bir- minghajm, the marriage took place of Miss Owen, the only daughter of the Rev Samuel Owen, Tan- jygrisiau, and Mr W. E. >E. Evans, the son of Mr Edward Evans, one of the most .prominent Welshmen is the city. The ceremony was per- formed by the Revs J. Prichard and Sa/rnuel Owen, Tanygrisiau (father of the bride), and a great number of the friends of the happy pair were also present. Mr Evans carries on business at Willesden-green, London.

HOLYHEAD. .ADVERTISEMENTS.—Advertisements for the "Holvhead Mail," "Carnarvon and Den- bigh Herald," "Herald Cymraeg," and "Papur Pawb," are received by Mr W. 0. Jones, Comp- ton House, Holyhead. BURIAL BOARD.—On Wednesday, a meet- ing of the burial board was held, presided over by Mr Owen Williams. Nine candidates ap- plied for the post of sexton, vacant by the death of the late Mr John Jones. Mr John Thomas, Pump-street, was appointed to the vacancy. INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL.—We are in- formed that the following are the appointments of masters and mistresses in connection with the local County School:—Mr R. P. Williams, M.A., Wrexham, headmaster; Mr W. G. Roberts, B.A.County School, Bangor; Mr Price, B.A., Aberystwyth, second and third masters, re- spectively"; Miss Mabel Cleasby, M.A., formerly of Carnarvon, assistant headmistress; Miss C. A. D avies, B.A., Bangor, second mistress; and' Miss Edith Owen, B.A., Menai Bridge, third mistress. All the anwintments are vested in the headtaaster. Iti is intended to open the f"Chools during May. CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY.—The first gen- eral meeting of shareholders of the above societv was held on Tuesday evening, undier the presidency of Mr Humphries, locomotive depart- ment. The chairman announced that 119 I members had ailreadv identified themselves with the movement, and that it was intended to pay five per cent. on invested capital. A committee of management was unanimously elected for a year, after which the committee will retire in rotation every three months —Mr Holt, of Man- chester. and Mr Griffith, of Stafford, attended as deputations from the parent society, and de- livered interesting addresses on the advantages of co-operation. SCHOOL BOARD—The ordinary meeting of the above board was held on Wednesday, Mr T. Williams presiding.—The tenders for stationery for the ensuing term were under consideration, and that of Miss Williams, Boston House, was accented.—Applications for the post of ex-pupil- teacher were read. The applicants were three J in number.—After some discussion, Miss Jane Williams, Menaa Bridge, was appointed to the j Girls' Department at a salary of £30 a year.— MV; M. J. Jones, of the Infant Department, wrote stating that Miss Gladys Roberts had retired from the teaching staff. and was about to leave the town to take up other duties.—A general de- sire was expressed to try and retain her services, but wilder the circumstance.s, it was finally agreed to accept her resignation.—It was agreed that Mr R. E. Pritchard (clerk) should write re- newing dough's correspondence classes for the 7CaT' LLANRWST.

A NEW JUSTICE OF THE PEACE.—Mr William Barwell HaJkedi, of Brynderwen, Llan- Twst, has been placed on the Commission of the Peace for Denbighshire. He is a Churchman and a. Torv. A WIND UP.—The members of the Mutual Improvement Society sat to their annual dinner —being their wind! up for the season-at the King's Head Cafe, last week. Mr Williams, Station House, -resided. THE LIVERPOOL AMATEUR PHOTO- I GRAPHIC ASSOCIATION.—A number of members of this associa.tion visited! Llanrwst during the Easter holidays, and stayed at the Eagles Hotel from Thursday until Tuesday. The visit to the district was full of interest, and the excursion proved enjoyable. The party was under the leadership of Mr Paul Lange. A ROYAL VISIT.—Princess Victoria, ac- companied by Sir Richard and Laldy Musgrave, cycled through this town on Thursday. It ap- pears that they proceeded to Llanberis by train, whence they rode through Penvpass, Capel Curig, Befctwsycoed, down to the railway sta- tion, where a special train was in waiting. The I journey had been kept a profound secret. Her Royal Highness was dressed in black. I PREACHING ANNIVERSARIES. — The Congregationalists, who meet at Ebenezer, held their annual preaching meetings on Thursday evening and throughout Good Friday, the special ministers be in? :—The Rev James Charles, Den- bigh Rev A. Penry Evans, Llandudno; and the Rev T. Richards, Tojnypandy. On Easter Mon- day, the Wesleyans of Horeb had their "Cyfarfod Mawr." The special preachers were:—Revs D. O. Jones, Liverpool; J. P. Roberts, Liverpool; and W. O. Evans, Birkenhead.

DEATH OF MR GEORGE FARREN, J.P. The death occurred somewhat unexpectedly on Wednesday morning, at his residence, Trefenad, Carnarvon, of Mr George Farren, C.E., J.P., one of the principal owners of the Llanaelhaiarn and the Gwylwyr Quarries, and for many years one of the most conspicuous and useful public men in the county. For some two or three years past, Mr Farren had been in failing health, and had almost entirely given up the practical manage- ment of his business concerns, but up to the last he took an active interest in county business. For some time past the deceased gentleman had been prostrated with general paralysis, but seemed to be improving up to the end of last week, when he took a ride through the town and out into the country, but his condition changed for the worse, and his medical attendant, Dr Lloyd Roberts, called in a specialist to see him. Soon after his departure a blood-vessel ruptured in the deceased's head, and this was the im- mediate cause of death. Mr Farren was born in London in 1837, and came to reside in Carnarvon 36 years ago. He was best known as the managing director of the Welsh Granite Company, whose property in the Rival Mountains at Llanaelhaiarn and Nevin are very valuable, and considered to supply sett granite equal in quality to the famous quarries of Penmaenmawr. His relations with his em- ployes were on the whole unusually amicable, and though there have been from time to time serious differences of opinion they have in almost every instance been amicably adjusted. The last of these was brought to a satisfactory termination as late as Saturday last, when the deceased gentleman, as the outcome of negotiations which had for some time been proceeding between the men and the management, signed- an under- taking, to remain in force for twelve months, whereby skilled quarrynisn would be able to earn a maximum wage of 10s per day. Representa- tions had been made on behalf of the men that expert workmen were not encouraged to put forth their best efforts, as, if their earnings ex- ceeded a certain sum, the terms were liable to be rearranged. It will b«_remembered that this is one of the grievances alleged to exist also in the Penrhyn Quarries, and one which has been the cause of considerably friction in the past. This, however, like other similar practical diffi- culties, had been successfully overcome in the case of the Llanaelhaiarn Quarries. In politics, deceased was. a Liberal Unionist, and contested the Eivio/i Division against Mr Bryn Roberts in 1886, when Home Rule formed the chief plank in the political platform, but he was defeated by a. large majority. He was a member of the Institute of Civil Engineers, the > Statistical Society, and) the Liverpool Engineer- ing Society, of which ha was also a past pre- sident, and often lectured at its meetings, tak- ing special interest in the construction of water- works and dams. He was also a frequent con- tributor to the engineering journals, and was con- sidered an authority on engineering and similar matters. The several engineering feats he under- took at the Trevor Quarries were always ac- complished with success, and it was only last summer that he successfully removed over a hundred thousand tons of rock at one blast. There were present, witnessing the grand affair, several eminent engineers, including Sir William Preece (at the time Chief Electrical Engineer of the Post-office), and Sir John Ardagh, the Chief of the War Intelligence Department. Locally, he filled many important offices, and was a mem- ber of the Carnarvon County Council since its formation, and took at all times a very active in- terest in the work of that body. He was also a member of the Carnarvon Harbour Trust, and vied with Sir Llewelyn Turner in the deep interest he took in the navigation of the Menai Straits, the formation of the sandbanks and how to pre- vent the silting up of the channels. With regard to the last matter lie gave valuable evidence be- fore a special committee appointed by the Har- bour Trust, a short while ago, to inquire into the navigation of the Straits. He sat on the county magisterial bench for many years, being at the time of his death the senior magistrate of the Carnarvon county division, and i.wo years ago he filled the office of High-Sheriff. Mr Farren was also a member of the Royal Welsh Yacht Club, and owned a number of steamers, the best known locally being the "Lady Belle" and the "Lady Bessie." His wife predeceased him some years ago, and there were no children, Much sympathy is shown towards Mr William Farren, his surviving brother and co-owner of the quarries. The funeral (a private one) takes place to-morrow (Saturday), at Llanfairisgaer Churchyard.. PUBLIC REFERENCE. At the Carnarvonshire Quarter Sessions, on Thursday, the chairman (Mr J. E. Greaves) said that a very sad duty fell upon him to propose that a vote of sincere sympathy be sent to the family of the late Mr George. Farren, and that they express their sense of the great loss they had sustained in the doath of a. valued colleague. He would be greatly roasjed from amongst them, as an employer of labour, a member of the County Council, where his firmness and uprightness of character had long ago convinced all that he was a man who said what he meant and meant what he said. He always pursued his course with earnestness and singleness of purpose which could not be gainsaid. Socially, he would also be grievously missed, but of his private and social qualities and: excellencies, it behoved him not there to speak. Suffice it to say that the world was poorer in that a good, .nd, and hospitable heart had' ceased to beat. Mr J. Bryn Roberts, M.P., seconded, and Mr Thornton Jones, on behalf of the Bar, asked to be allowed to join in the vote, for they all felt they had lost an excellent magistrate. The vote was then passed in silence.

DOLGELLEY. ANNUAL VESTRY.—The annual Easter vestry was held in the Shire Hall, on Monday. The rector (the Rev John Lloyd), who was 111 the chair, nominated as Ins warden for the en- suing year Mr Richard Williams, Argoed, and on the motion .of Mr Humphrey Owen, seconded by Mr Owep. Jones, Mr Owen Thomas, Garth- maelon, was unanimously re-elected warden. The rector also nominated fourteen sidesmen to I' assist the wardens.

PENMORFA. PRESENTATION. — The members of the IBethel Sunday School presented Mrs D. Griffith, Oesail, with .gold) spectacles in ^lver-mountAd case, as an acknowledgment o r untiring efforts with the children of the above school for SWarly 30 years. The following fords were in- scribed on the case: —"A! present to • rif- fith. by the Bethel Sunday School, for her faith- fulness with the children, 1901."

PORTMADOC. ADVERTISEMENTS, &c., will be received daily by our representative, Mr W. Jones (Ffestinfab), ait the Glaslyn Stores, Snowdon- SHIPS. IN DANGER.—We regret to under- stand) that the "Martha Plerclval," a three- masted schooner, bound 'for Harburg, with a cargo of slates, was blown on Sell Island, in the estuary of the Elbe. This took place on Mon- day. A message was received that the cargo must be cleared, or the ship would become a wreck and a German ship iailedi to approach her. The crew consisted of Captain W. Jones, East-avenue, and eight hands. The managing owner is Captain J. Jones, Netherton. — News was received on Wednesday that the schooner "Venedlotian" (Captain J. Y. Jones, Penmorfa), "bound from Portmadoc to Stretten, had lost one of her masts, in tihe North Sea, and had called at Grimsby to be repaired. SCHOOL BOARD.—Thursday, Mr D. R. Thomas in the chair.—Mr William Roberts, at- tendance officer, submitted the particulars of the attendance at the schools. There was a good djeal of illness amongst the infants, which affected tHe attendance. He had visited 97 children.—Dr Morris called attention to the complaint made by H.M. Inspector regarding the attendance in the schools of Wales. An attendance of 72 per cent. was not satisfactory, as Mr Roberts, the inspector, had said. The attendance at the Port- madoc schools for the last month was 77 per cent.. but that was not what it ought to be. They, as a board, officer, and teachers, ought to make a special effort to secure better attend- ance.—Mr W. Roberts said that the annual averages ought to be taken. Illness was the cause of non-attendknee at present.—The Chair- man made a remark to the same effect.—Mr W. Morris Jones (clerk) wished to call the attention of the teachers to the matter, so as to secure their help.—Mr E. W. Roberts proposed that this be I done, and that more responsibility be placed upon the teachers together with the officer, and he gave the particulars of the position at the Penttefelin School.—The Vice-chairman (Mr R. Hughes) seconded, and the motion was carried. —^Ini accordance with the suggestion of Dr Miorris, the officer was instructed to give more attention to one of the schools, concerning which there was great complaint.—Dr Morris further remarked that he made the remark so as to secure reform. It was out of all treason that 32 per cent. were absent from the school referred to. He had no intention personally to blame any- body. He believed that they all ought to do something to secure reform.—The motion was carried.—It was estimated that £ 1000 was re- quired for next year, showing a decrease of £100 on the previous year. This will amount to a rate of Is 3d in the j3. a decrease of 1!d in the JB.— Mr Roberts said that they could expect half of the sum due from Treflys directly, but the clerk said that an application for the whole sum would be made.—On the motion of Dr Morris, seconded by Mr J. E. Jones, it was decided to make a precept.—Tenders had been invited for the work at Snowdon-street School, and it was intended that the members for Portmadoc should be the committee to consider the same.—The members for Borth-the Rev W. Ross Hughes and Captain Parry—were also asked to consider the improve- ments required at Borth, together with Dr Morris.

PWLLHELI. OUR REPRESENTATIVE, Mr William Jones (Ffestinfab) may be seen at the Eifl Tem- perance Hotel, every Wednesday. Reports and advertisements may be left there for him. HEAVY TRAFFIC.—About 1675 passengers passed Afonwen to the town on Easter Monday. ZION.—A successful competitive meeting was held on Friday, Alderman H. P. Jones (Heilig) presiding, when a number of juvenile competi- tions took place. DEATH OF AN OCTOGENARIAN.—Ann Jones, who died at her residence on Tuesday, at Church-place, was 88 years of age. Her remains were interred at the Denio Cemetery. PENLAN LITERARY SOCIETY—The last borough petty sessions were to be held on Thurs- day, when an excellent supper was provided by Mr R. Roberts. Hope House. The supper was prepared bv Mr W. Jones, Eifl Temperance. THE KING AND THE FORESTERS.—In answer to a letter sent by the Foresters' Club, Pwllheli, to his Majesty the King, the secretary has received a letter thanking them for their loyal and dutiful message. BOROUGH PETTY SESSIONS.—The bor- ough petty sessions were to be held on Thursday, day, and there were a good number of cases to be heard, but the Mayor only was present, and the court had to be adjourned for a week. I FOOTBALT CONTEST. — Only two teams competed n,t the football contest on Monday, viz., Portmadoc and Pnillie'i. Po-»m<idoc proved to be very superior, and won easily, the final score being 6 goals to nil in their favour. The prizes were silver medals with gold centres. SCHOOL BOARD.—Tuesday, Mr O. Robyns Owen in the chair.—The question of ventilating the schools cropped up, and also the bye-laws, but they were adjourned. Miss Roberts was en- trusted to appoint one in the place of Miss Mary Owen, who is ill, to act as assistant mistress. with a salary of JMO per annum.—It was decided to invite Mr J. Fielden, Rhyl, who applied for a situation as assistant master, to appear at a special meeting of the board.—A member gave notice that he would: move that the resolution in favour of giving the use of the elementary schools free for technical purposes, be rescinded. COMPETITIVE MEETING. On Easter Monday, a competitive concert- was held at the Salem Vestry-rooan, Dr Griffith, mayor, pre- siding. The prizes were awarded as "follow — Soprano solo, Llinos yr Eiil recitation (to com- petitors under 20 years of age), K. H. Price, I Carmel, Llandwrog; duet, Messrs H. Jones, Llnnfirothen. and Wilson Roberts, Llanberis; solo (open), Mr W. Jones, Llanfrothen; baritone solo, R. Jones, Llanfrothen; solo on wind' in- strument. Mr Jones. Nantlle; recitation (to those over 20 years of age), Miss Thomas, Lleinian; challenge sojo (£110s), MIr Richard Jones, LIan- frothen. Pwllheli Choral Union was awarded the prize in the choral competition. Mr Normani McLeod. A.R.C.M., and Master Smith, prize- winner at the Liverpool National Eisteddfod, ailso took part in the programme. Adjudicators, Professor J. Lloyd Williams, Bangor; and I Tnriwal. The accompanist was Mr John Hughes, Pwllheli. The secretary of the concert was Mr I H ugh Pritchard. I

TALSARNAU COMPETITIVE MEETING.—On Saturday, a competitive meeting was heldi at Soar. Mr Osmond Williams, M.P., presided aa/T the Rev Thomas Davies conducted. The musical adjudi- cator was Mr Wilfrid' Jones; accompanist, Mr J. G. Thomas, Cwmyglo. The following were the principal prize-winners—< Misses Lizzie Jones, Jennie Edmunds, Miss Lewis, Blaenau Festiniog; Messrs Alexander Henderson, John Jones, Glanwern; Robert Williams, J. Jones, Penrhyn; 1>. Jones and party, Gutyn Eifion, Jones, Glanwern; Robert Williams, J. Jones, Penrhyn; 1). Jones and party, Gutyn Eifion, Glyn Myfyr, and others. I

TREFOR, LLANAELHAIARN. I THE !REV W. 0. JONES'S CASE.—We un- derstand that 175 members of the iGosen church have signed the petition in favour of ia second hearing of the case of the Rev W. 0. Jones.

LLANDUDNO. SUNSHINE.—Bright sunshine recorded at Llandudno during the week ended April Oth, I 36.7 hours. VOLUNTEERISM. — The members of the local detachment of the 1st Cheshire and Carnar- vonshire Volunteer Artillery met at Riviere's i Hall, on Wednesday evening, when they were I medically examined. Aferwards they were sworn in. Mr L. J. Mayger is the acting cap- tain. A MARRIAGE.—The ma tge of Mr Rich- ard Hersee to Miss Hewitt, the only daughter of Mr Samuel Hewitt, of the Pier Hotel, was solemnised at St. George's Church, "n T'?sda morning, the officiating clergyman being the Rev H. Jjnes Davies, B.A. The presents were nu- merous and pretty. POPULATION OF THE, TOWN.—It is stated that the population of the Llandudno urban district, according to the census taken last week, is estimated at 9192, or as near as possible to the figure which appeared in the an- report of Dr Peter Fraser, the medical officer of heaJth. It is the residential popula- tion. VISIT OF CHAPLAIN 0. SPENCER WAT- t v > —' "^is talented' cleric preached at St. John's English Wesleyan Cihapel on Easter Sun- day, both morning and! evening. Mr Watkins is the son of the Rev Owen Watkins (formerly pastor of St. John's Church), and has been for some years chaplain to H.M. troops at Omdur- man and South Africa. There were large audi- ences, and the discourses were deliberate and powerful. THE SEJGE OF 'LADYSMITH. —St. John's Chapel was literally packed1 on Monday evening, £ being a lecture by the Rev O. Spen- rcfTj^kinS) oa his experiences during the siege ".ysmith. The rev. gentleman, who was a throng Sir George White's army, went T,r e sie(?e- His illustrations were gra- fcvnM* T- G- °slK>rn' M- A a*d JP< of whSwaslu'fJ68^ The silver collection, ed to JB16 inu the new organ fund, 'amount- passed. The usual votes of thanks were mnSf tS°in c? BA?TTST MISSION. — The |Sj on pjJjlec,on Wlth the above mivMon The number of lhat of any prevW^ T m eX^ess of r fTT TSSLH Chapel, Mr Elicis JOTi«es J p • j c unavoidable absence of Mr W. Evans, C ^The successful competitors included! the following • Willie Jones, Myfaawv Griffith, Howell Grif- fith, Ann Roberts, and a party, conducted by Mr W. T. Thomas, The Rev Br«n Davies proved himself a very capable conductor. Messrs W Thomas., T. G. w'iHiaimis, W. T: Francis, and; P. M. Williaims were the adjudi- cators. Part was also taken in the programme by tho Craigydon Handbell Ringers (under the conductorship of Mr Cudliugtoo), Mr W. O Jones (the celebrated pennillion singer), and *Mr Gower Morris, the reciter..The three were loudlv applauded and re-callea. A PRETTY WEDDING.—On Easter Mon- day. a pretty wedding was solemnized at Shiloh rhapel, the contracting parties being Mr Harry Kenyon, photographer, Southport, and the only son of Mr C. H. Kenyon, 5. Linw^f,^TOe^' that town, and Miss1 Lizzie Pritchard, youngest daughter of the late Mr William Pritchard, Bryn Llwyd. Bethesda, and sister to Mrs Hugh Jones, Vardre View, Upper Mostyn-street. The brkte wore a beautiful dress of ivory silk alpaca, which was trimmed with orange blossoms and chiffon, with a picture hat trimmed with' chiffon and' relieved with gold edging and white oistrich feathers. The bridesmaids, ¥iss Mary Prit- chard (sister of the bride), aj)d Miss. Kenyon (sister of the bridegroom), were costumed in grey silk dresses trimmed with white satin and lace, and wore grey chiffon hats to match. The three ladies looked charming. Mr Harry Prit- chard, of Llandudno Junction, accompanied the bridegroom as best man, while the bride was given away by her brother, Mr John Pritchard, Westbourne Grove, London. The Rev Robert Roberts, Rehoboth, was the officiating minister. A large gathering of friends witnessed the in- teresting ceremony in the chapel. The wedding breakfast- was served at Vardre House, and the happy pair departed for their honeymoon amidst many manlifesttaticais of goodwill! Jirom thedr friends. The bride's travelling dress was of a. grey Irish frieze, with a toque to match. The presents- were costly and numerous. A LLANDUDNO VOCALIST AT A DUB- LIN CONCERT.—We have been favoured by a Dublin correspondent with the following inter- esting paragraph, the first portion of which is of particular interest to Llandudnoites: — On Good Friday evening, the annual concert held by the Welsh people at the Welsh Church, in this citv, was a grand success, being one of the best concerts) ever held in the place. The chair was occupied by Mr D. W. Davies, Clortarf. The chief artistes were Miss Annie M. Roberts, Clon- mel-street, Llandudno (a. pupil of Dr Roland Rogers, Bangor), and the celebrated tenor, Mr Dan Jones, Christ Church Cathedral, of Dublin. Miss Lewis, Northumberland Hotel, acted as accompanist. The singing of Miss Roberts was highly appreciated, and her first song, "Y Golomen Wen," was heartily applauded, and in response to an encore, she gave a beautiful rendi- tion of the Irish air, "Eileen Alannali." The song "For all Eternity" was also rendered in ex- cellent style. The rendition of the duet, "May- ing," by Miss Roberts and Mr Dan Jones, fairly took the audience by storm, and in response to a vociferous encore the song was repeated in such a manner that some persons in the audience could not refrain from using the expression "heavenly." There was a general desire ex- j pressed that we should again on a future oc- casion be favoured with the services of this gifted and most promising young artist. Mr Dan Jones's merits as a singer are well known, and he highly deserves praise for his willing as- sistance every year in connection with this con- cert, and his performance on this occasion was beyond description and praise. Each time he sang he was heartily received, and his ready re- sponses to the encores enlisted the. warm sym- pathy of all present. The pieces, "I seek thee in every Flower," "Be thou faithful unto Death," "There is a green hill far away," and "0 na byddai yn haf o hyd, were given in masterly style. The other musical items on the pro- gramme were very efficiently rendered by Miss Daish, Miss Lena Marion Jones, Miss Mabel Da- vies, Miss Douglas, and. Mr Ben Daish. Some splendid recitations were given during the. eve- ning by Miss Lewis, Miss Edith Edwards, Miss Gwennie Ferrand, Miss Patty Jones, Mr Robert Griffith, and Mr W. H. Williams. A most successful concert was brought to a close by sing- ina- the Welsh National Anthem, the solo being taken by Miss Roberts. "ACIS AND GALATEA."—At the Pier Pavilion, on Friday evening, the Philharmonic Choral Society, under the able conductorship of Mr Benjamin Williams, gave a performance of Handel's oratorio "Acis and Galatea." They were assisted by The Pier Company's Orchestra. Miss Gertrude Drinkwater, Mr Whitworth Mitton, Mr C. W. Fredericks, and Mr Dan Price were the principals. • The sinfonia was masterly rendered, the respective instruments be- ing quite in harmony with each other. Some of the movements would have been far more effective, however, had they been played a little faster. But the orchestra had to take their lead from the baton. With regard to the chorus— giving full consideration to the strength of the choir, as well as the number of young voices that composed it—their renderings, on the whole, were fair, if not satisfactory, with the exception of the opening chorus, "O! pleasure of the plains," and "Galatea, dry thy tears." Generally, they were wanting in precision and attack. The voices were pretty good. and the balance of the parts all that could be desired. "Acis and Galatea," does not recommend itself to popular audiences, as a. rule, but a little more training— possibly in this instance it was the want of at- tendance at rehearsals—on the part of the choir would1 have made it far more acceptable on the evening in question. The principals, j articularlv Miss Gertrude Drinkwater, Mr Whitworth Mitton and Mr Dan Price, did full justice to their respective parts, the air, "Love in her eyes sits playing," by Mr Mitton, being exceedingly charming, while Mr Dan Price sang "0 ruddier than the cherry." with a power that created quite a sensation. The second part of the programme was of a miscellaneous character, and it was opened by the Orchestra, under the conductor- ship of Mr Walter Haig. They rendered Sullivan's overture "In Memoriam" in capital style, the varisty of the music appealing to all present. Mr Whitworth Mitton gave a Rong in excellent form. Miss Gertrude Drinkwater brought down the house with her powerful and masterly rendering of Handel's solo "From Mighty Kings" while Mr Dan Price received a I well-deserved encore for the telling and artistic manner in which he sang Pughe Evans's solo "Lead, kindly Light." Gounod's "Lend me your aid was the effort with which Mr C. W. Fredericks made a very favourable impression. The final item was Gounod's anthem, "Come unto Him," by the choi Undoubtedly, this was the best, the cleanest, and the most musical rendering which the choir gave during the eve- ning. But, taken as a whole, it was a concert that neither Llandudno nor the choir and its amiable conductor need be ashamed of.

VALLEY PETTY SESSIONS. TUESDAY.—Before the Rev John Richards (chairman), Hugh Edwards, Esq., John I.ewis, Esq., Robert Gardner, Esq., Captain Kendall. CHARGES AGAINST TREWALCHMAI MEN. — P.C. William Owen, Gwa'camai, charged John Hughes, Low Gate John Hugh's Glaiiyrafon, and H. Hughes, of the sam^ ad- dress, Trewalchmai, with being drunk an'- dis- orderly at Bryngwran.—Mr E. H. Williams ap- peared for the prosecution on behalf of the police. —Hugh Hughes had asked! a. witness ihe tiæp, and when the person in question -eplied that h- had no watch going, Hughes assaulted him. Another witness was struck, and all the de- fendants wanted1 to fight anyone who would fight with them. It was said x-hav a Liverpool police-officer was badly used, but who the de- fend'ants were, the witness was not prepared to say except the taller John Hughes.—Anotlur witness testified that all; the defendants were ill-using the Liverpool police-officer, and he con- sidered that they were drunk. Thsv had their coats off—Mr R. E. Prichard appeared for the defence, and called a witness, together with one of the defendants, who denied' the charges ag- ainst himself, and the other two defendants.— The cases were finally adjourned to the ne^r petty sessions, to obtain the evidence of the police-officer (Henrv Parry, of Liverpool). ALLEGED ASSAULT. — Charlotte Hughes, charged E. J. Hughes, Waterside, Holyhead', with assault.—Mr T. R. Evans appeared for the complainant, and said that the defendant was addicted to drink, and when under the influence of drink, he was very violent towards his wife but when soBer. was a very inoffensive- mar but ? was impossible to get along with him when he was drinking, as he repeatedly assaulted his —Evidence was ¡tliven as to the nature and extent of the injuries alleged io have hefn Ill- flicted on the tfomrplaiiiant.—Mr E IT. Wnhams appeared for the defence.—Defendant promised to become an abstainer, and the "ase was accor* dingly adjourned for a month to all^w defendant an opportunity to reform. POACHING OASES.—James Brunt, of Bedd- Manarch, near Holyhead, a gamekeeper in the Manarch, near Holyhead, a gamekeeper in the employment of Lord Stanley of Alderley and Penrtios, summoned William Tones, Summer Hill, and John Williams, of 36, Biker street, Holyhead, for treswassing in sear rh of conies on land in the occupation of Mr Edwirds, Tre- arddur Farm, near Holyhead—Mr T. R. Evans appared to prosecute for his lordship, and de- tatiledthe circumstances under whi n the poach ing was done.—Witnesses proved that the de- fendants were discovered with fefei*. nets, and newly-captured rabbits, in th4ir nossessi'on. The defendants had1 since disappeared fr>m the neigh- bourhood1, and warrants were issued' for their apprehension.—Bioth defendants were fin^d 10s each and: costs. ——William Hughes, 15. Ty'r.v- pwll-road, and John Hughes, 11. Greenore-tcr- race, both of Holyhead, were ha-ged by the «ame gamekeeper with trespassing in search of conies.—-Mr T. R. Evans again appeared for 1 he prosecution, and Mr 'R. E. Pritchard represented v_ j, ■defendants.—A gamekeeper mined' Hindlev had discovered snares laid for rabbits, andl sotae of them caught. He laid in wait for the trap- pers manv hours, and succeeded m discovering William Hughes in the act of getting the rab- bits. He was accompanied bv the other defend- ant.—William Hughes was fined 5s and costs. The charge against the other defendant was d:s- mMsed.

A PENRHYN QUARRYMAN'S END A SAD STORY. The death occurred on Tuesday, of Richard Probert, a quarry labourer of Bethesda, under somewhat remarkable circumstances. He had been ailing for same time, and on Monday night he told: his son, a lad of 14 years of age, that he would be dead by the morning. The son went to bed as ufflial, and awoke next moming to find his father lyin? dead' stiff at the bedside. An inquest was held by Mr Arthur Bodvel- Roberts, the deputy-coroner, on Wednesday, Mr John EdWards, Gerlan, being the foreman of the jury. The first, witness called was Tho- mas Probert, the deceased's sion, who said1 he was 14 years of age, and lived with his father, who was 55 years of age. Deceased was a quarry labourer, and worked as such until the strike commenced. Then he went to Llanberis to work, but returned some time ago. He had not worked for three months, and often complained of paans in his chest. Lately, be hadi been very sick also; and Dr Pntcha-rdi attended him. Deceased used to look after the home, but he had a neigh- bour named Mrs Lewis to come there on Satur- days to wash." Dr Pritchard caipe to see him. on the Wednesday prior to the death, and de- ceased becalIOOsuddooly worse on Thursday. He gloit physic from him again on Saturday, but the doctor did not call afterwards. On the night before his death, witness went to bed about half-past ten, amd slept in the same room as his father. He awoke about nine o'clock, but it was ten o'clock before he got up on Tuesday morning to let Mrs Levfis in, and then he found his father lying on the floor with his h*ad against the side of the bed He appeared to have been dead some time, the body being stiff. There was no indication that he had been sick duiing the night, but since Saturday, he had been un- able to keep anything .u hjs ifoniach. Witness used to have plenty of fr.od, but no one used to come to wash the bouse except Mrs Lewis occasionally. Mil's. Elizabeth Lewis having given evidence, Dr William Griffith Pritchard was called. He said; he saw the deceased in February when he complained of not being able to eat. He was suffering from cafcarrhy- the result of drinking habits. Sergeant Owen told witness last week that the man was ill and that the neighbours complained because he used to shout at night, and he said he had no food in the house, and that none of the neighbours went to see him. Witness called at the house a", 10.30 on Wednes- day, and found the house in a shocking state. He recommended the man to go to the workhouse and said he would send the relieving officer to him. He subsequently told the relieving officer to see to him, and recommended him also to take the man to the workhouse. On Saturday, Mrs Lewis called for some medicine and witness gave something. for the nerve. He was able to go out up to the day he Saw him. The primary cause of death was gastric catarrh, the secondary cause syncope caused by general weakness due to want of nourishment and attendance. The primary cause of his illness would be intemperate habits. If he bad gone to the workhouse he would have lived longer. William Jones, relieving officer, said he knew the deceased, and that he was out of work. The doctor told him he need'ed looking after, that the house was very dirty, and that the man had better be taken to the workhouse. Witness called at the house on the Friday afternoon, and knocked at the door; but as he got no reply, he walked away. Witness knew that nobody lived with the man except a. little boy. Sergeant Owen was next called, and said that the deceased was a drunken man. He had been out of employment all this year. Witness re- ceived complaints from the neighbours that he I was ill and that he shouted a great deal owing to the pains. He asked the medical officer to call to see him and the doctor said he would communicate with the relieving officer De- ceased^ received 10s strike pay on Saturdav r.nd tne lad went to buy some meat for him bit the deceased vomited it all up. Th« jnry/eturned a verdict to the effect that deceased died from the effects of alcoholism gastric catarrh and syncope.

PORTMADOC URBAN COUNCiL. TUESDAY.—The following members beinp i present: Messrs RM. Greavls (chaZJp8 Morris (vice-chairman), Jonathan Davies I)r Morris, Captain Morgan Jones, Captain T Hughes Mr R. Newell, D. Williams W WiJ hams, Ebenezer Roberts, J. Jones (clerks 7 Buckingham (assistant clerk), and Morgan Thomas (surveyor). e FINANCIAL. Mr R. Newell submitted the report of the finance committee. The amount collected during the month was JE136 at the bank in favour of the council, JE947 payments including wages, goods, etc., JE495. Totai amount of the collections during the year £ 3584, as compared with £ 3456 last year! Amount due, £35, as compared with £37.-Mr Jonathan Davies called attention to one financial item with regard to certain printed forms which meant the sum of £7, but which was to be paid by the County Council.-Mr Newell said that the sum had caught the attention of the finar.ee C°m^1uee;T(^ the motion of Dr Morris, sup- ported by Mr W. Morgan, it was decided not to pay the sum until further consideration should adopted t0 the matter—The rePort was then THE COST OF THE ELECTION.-In reply to Dr Morris, the clerk stated that the expenditure of the recent election amounted to £22, or little more than a farthing per £ It was considered to be very moderate. SANITARY.-Dr Morris submitted the re- port of the sanitary committee. Number of births, 6; deaths, 10; or 25.5 pel- 1000. Atten- tion was called to recent cases of infections ill- ness and to the sanitary condition of Glyn- terrace, Borthygest, recommending the same to the notice of the sanitary inspector. THE WORKS COMMITTEE.—Attention was given to the condition of the town clock, together with recommendations.—Mr David Jones, gas manager, said that there was no foundation to the complaint made by the Fishery Board to the effect that the tar flowed to the sea- shore.—A vote of thanks was passed to Dr Morris, the chairman of the committee for his 1 services during the year.—The report was adopted. REFUSAL.—An application had been sent to the Local Government Board for the right to spend £;113, balance of a loan, to supply the members of the brigade with clothes. A reply had been received to the effect that the council had no right to spend the money on clothes for the firemen, therefore the application was re- fused—Mr Jonathan Davies opined that their provisions were not complete without a fire engine.—Mr Newell agreed, and said that they did not safeguard the interests of the ratepayers in some parts of the district without providing the same.—Dr Morris referred to the recent fire Pensyflog, and the service rendered by the water from the cut.—Attention was called to Morfa Bychan.—Mr D. Williams felt strongly in favour of recommending the new council to show every consideration to the movement. In a word they had promised to.—Mr E. Roberts- Who has promised ?—Mr Jonathan Davies: The committee and the council.—The Chairman A resolution in favour of the movement has been passed—Mr E. Roberts: Was this right?—It was stated that it was, and that Mr D. Williams was not a member of the brigade himself although he gave every encouragement to it— Mr D. Williams remarked that although they wero refused the use of the money the law pro- vided that they could use the rates money to- wards this.—It was stated the estimate of the cost of clothes for the brigade was £4S.-0n the recommendation of the clerk it was decided to refer the matter to the new council TO THE NEW COUNCIL AGAIN—The Local Government Board had sent a letter ex- pressing objection to the arrangement of the council in entrusting the local doctors to act as I deputy port medical officers of health in cases of infectious illness. It was alleged that this was not practical—It was decided to refer this matter also to the new council. A ROYAL LETTER.—Gn the motion of Dr Morris, supported by Mr Morgan Jones, it was decided to frame the letter received thanking the council on behalf of the King for the vote of condolence on the death of Queen Victoria. A DIFFICULTY.—It was reported that two property owners in the town could not agree with the desire of the council to put certain numbers on their houses, as there were different numbers in the leases.—The Surveyor remarked that there was considerable difficulty in this. Mr Jonathan Davies: Yes, and has been. It was decided that this should be considered in committee. VOTES OF THANKS—Dr Morris pro- posed a vote of thanks to the chairman who had been an ideal chairman, and who had on all occasions co-operated with his fellow-members (applause).—Mr Morgan Jones seconded/and Mr Jonathan Davies supported. He felt that he ought to do as one who had the honour of sitting in the same chair himself. It was not flattery in him to refer to the ability of Mr Greaves as a chairman. They would allow him to refer to one thing that had pained him, and which was nnfounded, that was said by one of their fellow- members at a recent election meeting. What he complained of was a remark made by the said member to the effect that the council was good for nothing but to pass things that had been cut and dried in committees.—Member • They had been cooked—Mr Davies remarked that this was a sign of the accuracy and fairness of the committees, and if this member attended more regularly he would agree with this. From 10 to 15 hours were spent monthly to go into every question thoroughly. They knew that things had been quite different in the history of the old local board. Mr W. E. Morris, father of Dr Morris, had done the work of the committee faithfully and energetically, but after that, they had turned a new leaf, and different committees were appointed to give special attention to questions that came before the council. He wished, before sitting down, to point out that his term as a member of the Town Hall com- mittee had expired. This also terminated the trust which the council had reposed in him, namely, that of taking care of a portrait of the late Mr E. Breese. It was not fair for him further to keep the portrait, which he considered a valuable present to the council; and he wished the council to make arrangements with regard to the future custody of the portrait. Mr Newell also spoke in favour of the motion which was unanimously carried—The Chairman, in thanking the council, expressed his regret at having to part with friends who had worked with him so energetically and successfully. He felt very thankful to Dr Morris for his kind I reference to him. They would allow him to express his regret at having to lose the services of Mr Jonathan Davies, the ex-chairman of the council. He had been a safe guide to them in difficult circumstances. He also desired to refer to the services of Messrs R. Isaac, R. Newell, H. Roberts, and G. Robertc. With their absence from the council the town would lose the services of excellent men. But he hoped they would yet give their assistance, for, though outside the council, they could watch and help those who were in, and who had no experience (hear, hear, and applause). Again he thanked them for their kind references to him.—On the motion of I Mr Jonathan Davies, seconded by Mr John Hughes, a vote of thanks was passed to the vice-chairman, and he acknowledged, and on I the motion of Mr Newell, seconded by Mr D. Williams, the officials of the council were thanked. BEDDGELERT LIGHT EAILWAY—The council then went into the above question in committee, and Mr J. Tobias, deputy-clerk of the Criccieth Council, was also present.

Mr W. Goscombe John, the only Welshman who is at present within the inner circle of the Royal Academy, will be represented at the forthcoming exhibition by a number of works of which the most important is the bronze statue of the late Duke of Devonshire to be erected at Eastbourne this summer. Of the other works three are busts of the sculptor's personal friends Dr Isambard Owen, Mr W. Cadwaladr Davies' and Mr Herbert Ward.

CONWAY BOARD OF GUARD- j IANS. T Under the presidency of Mr John Roberts. | A VISIT TO THE HOUSE.—Mr F. j Bircham, the inspector of the Local Government Board. had visited the house, and written in the visitors book as follows:—"I have this day in- c-pected the workhouse. The rooms were clean. and bed and bedding also, and I heard no com- plaint. The food supplied appears to be of good quality thtoughout. I hope that before long the additions and alterations will be taken in hand. as they are much needed, especially with the women, children, etc." VACCINATION.—The vaccination officers I were instructed to furnish a statement, respect- in,z the unvaccinated. tabulated in the returns, j N0N-REfc>IDt2nT CASES. — The relieving officers were instructed to prepare a statement of all non-resident pauper cases, with their ad- Iresses and amount of relief. THE PURITY OF BEER—On the motion of Mrs Colton, seconded by Mr David Jones, it was > « cided to request local members of Parliament i., support the bul to amend law relating to the ii. nufacture and sale of beer, now before Parlia- 1 ;.<vnt. RATE COLLECTORSHIP.—A letter was n ad from Mr Bellis, rate collector of Llandudno, atmg that he was not receiving near the salary to which he was entitled under his agreement with the board. In 1899, he collected £4735. In 1900, £5647, and the last year..64900. He stated that when his arrangement was made it was based upon an average of £4000, but in the town, the rate had increased to the extant named f-inc-e that time.—The matter was deferred to the house committee, the clerk, in the meantime, to lock up the minutes. IN DEFENCE OF CHILDREN—On the IN DEFENCE OF CHILDREN—On the motion of Mr J. W. Raynes, seconded bv the chairman, it was decided to subscribe £2 2s to the funds of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children. COAL.—The supply of coal for the next three months was let to a tenderer, whose name was not disclos?!. at 18s 6d per ton. MORE REPRESENTATION. Mr J. R ¡ Dawson moved :—"That the time limit bv this board for the deferment of their reply to the Denbighshire County Council concerning the proposed increased representation upon this board of populous parishes of high ratable value having now fully expired, the clerk be requested l to reply to the County Council in question that an equitable give-and-take representation would be. assuming the retention of the present seven- teen constituencies, one representative for every 900 population, coupled with JB5000 ratable value, completed in any constituency, and one repre- sentative for any uncompleted portion of such qualification, and that the clerk be also lequested to point out that the matter is one of pressing urgency, the present anomalies, especially as to j the parishes of Llandrillo and Llandudno, being very great and steadily increasing in aggravation, the financial demand for poor-law purposes upon the last-named parish, for example, being nearly seven shillftigs in respect of every guinea. ex- pended by the board, whilst LIandudno parish is rnlv authorised to send three members to a board composed of twenty-one members."—Mr J. W. Raynes seconded the motion —Mr David Jones moved that the matter be deferred until I she result of the census is known.—Mr D. R. Davies seconded.—Mr W. Davies supported the adjournment, remarking that if Mr Dawson's figures were accepted, a room to meet in as big as the Town Hall would be needed.—Mr Daw- son There would be only a board of 36.—Mr W. Davies Colwyn Bay would be entitled to twelve members.—Mr Dawson You would be entitled to five.—After some spirited discussion, the amendment to defer the matter till the census result is known was carried.—Mr W. Davies then said he was inclined to think that there was an organised attempt to shelve the matter.—Mr Dawson hurriedly prepared a notice of motion to rescind, and dramatically presented it to the clerk, calling attention to his action. THE DIVINE CASE REAPPEARS—The clerk read a letter from the Liverpool Charity Organisation Society, in which they asked for information as to Edward Divine and family. who they stated had arrived in Liverpool two months ago, and who left Glanconwy three years ago.—The clerk was instructed to comply with therequest.

CONWAY RURAL COUNCIL. THE LLYSFAEN SANITATION QUESTION. THURSDAY.—Mr G. O. Jones presiding. ) The other members present were: Messrs E. Lloyd, W. F. Jones. J. W. Raynes, D. It. Davies, Hugh Owen. and the officials. I ALLEGATIONS.—Mr Hugh Owen. Bryn- hyfryd, asked for permission to refer to allega- tions which, he said, were made against him by Mr Raynes, a member of the board, at the last meeting. Those charges were that he (Mr Owen) had interfered in the parish of Llvsfaen behind his back, and opposed him in everything since he was a member of the council. Though he disagreed with Mr Raynes in political and re- ligions matters, he denied that he had ever done anything behind his back at the Llysfaen inquiry or anywhere else.—Mr Raynes (interposing): I think this matter was fully discussed at the last meeting, and Mr Owen had his say then.— Mr Owen It was not discussed. I repeat that I have never done anything against Mr Raynes or any other member of the council. On the contrary, I have before now done good to men who have not hesitated to do me harm.—Mr Raynes explanied that what he said at the last meeting was that it was wrong for Mr Owen to drag that council, its officers, and' himself (Mr Raynes) before a public inquiry, and he adhered to that statement. If Mr Owen had any com- plaints to make against the board they should be presented to the chairman, and not dragged before the public.—The Chairman thought it would be just as well if the subject were dropped. as it had eneaged the attention of two or three meetings. Hitherto nothing of a political nature had been introduced, and he hoped that that rule was not to be departed from (hear, hear). AN ALLEGED SMOKE NUISANCE—A letter was read from Mr W. M. Sever complain- ing against the smoke nuisance in connection with the Tar Purifying Works at Llandudno Junction.—The Inspector stated that he had, in consequence of the above letter, watched the place very closely, but could not detect any such nuisance."—Mr Hugh Owen said that a slight smell could be detected on the road when the wind was blowing from a certain quarter.—The f surveyor was directed to keep his eye on the I place. THE PROPOSED URBAN POWERS FOR I LLYSFAEN.—A letter from the Local Govern- ment Board was read with reference to the re- cent inquiry as to the proposed urban powers for Llysfaen. A grant of such powers was made by the Carnarvonshire County Council, and. an appeal being made by the rural council against the confirmation of the grant by the Local Government Board, the latter sent down an in- spector. who had held an inquiry into the matter. The Board now stated that they were averse to withholding their approval of the order by the Countv Council without very strong reasons, and that if the rural council wished to persist in their opposition, it would be necessary to send I up their reasons and proposals, in reference to water supply and sanitation, supported by the report of an engineer. Mr T. B. j Farrington, civil engineer, was accordingly en- gaged to prepare a report, which he now pre- sented on the questions of the sanitation, water supply, and sewerage of the parish of Llysfaen, with the view of its accompanying a letter from the council to the Local Government Board in reply to the communication received from the latter authority. The engineer found that the town had' done its utmost, in the absence of a water supply, for the sanitation of that part of the parish which might be described as urban. Water supply must be precedent to the provision of sewers, otherwise a sewerage system would- be worse than useless and a source" of danger to health. The water supply-in the district was the same as that which went to Conway and Colwyn Bay, but Llysfaen was seventeen miles distant^ from the source, at the extreme end of the main and at an elevation to which the water could not reach under the circumstances. To remedy this state of thines a pumping station would be required at an altitude of 250 feet above ordnance datum, and a reservoir capable of ac- commodating a three days' supply- Whether the Cowlyd Joint Board could be compelled to supply water to Llvsfaen under their order must be decided' bv a legal authority. Assuming it could be done., the difficulty would become easy of solution, but failing that there were several alternatives open to the council.—Mr Raynes said that the work recommended would have to be done whether Llvsfaen was granted urban powers or not. The parish would be put to enormous expanse, and he was very much obliged to the bnsvbodies who were responsible for it. SANTTARY.—The Sanitary Inspector (Mr Levi John) presented a long report on the sanita- tion of the district and pointed1 out important defects which should be remedied at once. Ha thv uui instructions. HE HIGHWAYS.—The expenditure of the highways during the month ending 23rd! of February was as follows Conwav district, scavenging, £4; Gh. Conwa.i distnct. £15. Jot?JT0UR;NE?'~It was menti°ned that Mr ai "V not haa on the agenda a notice of motion as to amending the Conway and Colwyn Bav Joint Water sfpplv ?I?er'Mr "quired whether the council had not better obtain legal advice on that question—The Clerk replied that the Local new ™dfnnfBT>aii- wouid do nothing until a Ravnes THOUGHT SSJR Poured—Mr to "ioin -Mr p L' Ba.T was prepared I J f amngton and the Clerk were authorised to draft a reply to the Local Govern- ment Board s letter and to submit it to a special meeting of the council.

RIYER COX WAY BOARD OF CONFER VATORS At a meeting of this board held on Wednesday at Conway, under the presidency of the chairman (Air O. Isgoed Jones), a discussion took place with regard to the alleged continued pollution of the river by a mining company, a letter on the subject being received from Colonel Johns- town. A letter was also read from the manager of the company, stating that he had taken steps to prevent pollution, and he hoped that matters would be set altogether right in a. short time. Mr David Jones acknowledged that the presence üf the min.e was a valuable asset to the district, and the board were mopt anxious not to put any obstacles in the way of the companv but as they had also a duty to perform as representatives of the public, he moved that the clerk should write to the company, instructing that, unless the pollution entirely ceased, legal proceedings would be taken. This was seconded bv Mr Petit, and carried.

LLANRWST URBAN COUNCIL. THE TOWN HALL QUESTION. THURSDAY.—The members present being Messrs J. E. Humphreys. J.P. (presiding), Captain Allard. Dr Owen, Messrs Edward Mills, W. Hughes, W. G. Jones, E. P. Hughes, T. R. Jones. David Jones, and the officials. THE WATLK SUPPLY.—The following letter was read from the secretary of th Welsli Crown Spelter Company with regard to the water supply pipes ith reference to our previous communication on the matter, 1 think, it is my duty to inform your council that our machinery will be in working order in about eight weeks from this date (April 3rd, 1901). My Company is spending at the rate of JB600 a month in wages alone in the district, and will, probably, spend! considerably more than this as soon as the plant is completed and working. May I ask the council to use their influence, for the benefit of the district and for our own benefit, to have the water supply pipes taken up to the agreed points by the time that our works will be ready to start."—The council, on the suggestion of the Chairman, decided to consider the question, to which he had something to add in committee, at the end of the proceedings. A DONATION.—A cheque for £50 was re- ceived from Messrs Allsopps and Sons. Limited, towards the cost of widening Bridge-street. VITAL STATISTICS-—Twelve births and seven deaths were recorded during the month of February, the latter being an average annual death-rate of 56.1 per 1000 of the population. THE TOWN HALL QUESTION—A legally- drafted prom.se by Mr Thomas Marriott, of the Victoria Hotel, and Mr E. P. Hughes to pay to the council J3750, being the amount of the pur- chase money of the Town Hall, in Ancaster- square, was read to the council by the Chairman. The only condition attached to the promise was that a public meeting of the ratepayers should be called to decide what should be done with. the building, it being the opinion of the donors that. as it is an ugly structure blocking up the square, it should be removed and its site con- verted into an open space for market and other purposes, but they indicated their willingness to accept the judgment of a meeting of ratepayers upon the point. The offer was gratefully ac- cepted with an expression of thanks by the council, and arrangements will be made for taking the opinion of the inhabitants in the prescribed manner. ARREARS.—The noteworthy fact was men- tioned at the meeting that the outstanding arrears of rates for the financial year just closed amounted to only 5s. « THE FINANCES.—Captain Allard said that heavy bills had come in, which should not be paid until the finance committee had had an opportunity of going through the same.—It waa decided to have a speciaJ sitting of the committee to deal with the matter, and they were em- powered to draw cheques if they thought proper. FAIRS.—The Clerk reported the result of a public meeting of farmers which had been held to consider the 'question of what day it would be convenient to hold fairs upon for next year. The meeting had decided to favour the firat Tuesday in every month, but as it was stated that some dissatisfaction prevailed, it was decided, bv the casting vote of the chairman, to call another public meeting of farmers and ratepayers to con- sider the matter, and, if possible, to confirm the first resolution. MAIN ROADS.—The clerk was instructed to apply to the County Council for the annual amount, which the local authority was entitled to under this contract, for the maintenance of the main roads of the district. PLANS.—Plans of a new stable for Dr Hairop Parry were passed. SANITARY.—The sanitary committee re- ported that a letter received W from Mrs Parry, Inigo House, in reference to a supply of water to her new cottages in course of erection near Plas Isaf, was read and considered. Recom- mended that the water main be extended for supplying the said cottages with water, provided Mrs Parry will undertake to bear one-third of the cost. The Inspector submitted before the committee an application by Mr David Jones, 48, George-street, for a new connection from the water main to the stopcock by his house, as the existing pipes were corroded. Recommended that the inspector be instructed to carrv out the work, ELECTRIC LIGHT MATTERS—The follow- ing report of the lighting committee was adopt- ed :—The letters from the Electricity Supply Company, and the Electric Glow Lamp Company in reference to the street lamps, &c., which were referred to the committee from the last council meeting, were read and considered. Recom- mended that the same be left in abeyance, until the question of inviting tenders for street light- ing for next season, be brought before the conn- cil. The letter received from Mrs Parry, Inigo House, drawing attention to the want of lighting for Railway-terracp, at the back of Salisburv and. Carrington-terrace, was also considered, and it was recommended that a lamp be fixed on the back corner of the gable wall of No. 1 Salisbury- terrace, for lighting the locality in question, or on the corner of the back of Railway-terrace. ROADS.—The Surveyor reported that the work of rolling the streets in the town had now been completed and that the steam roller had been employed for seven days on the main roada and 13 days on the other roads; that nearly 300 tons of macadam had been placed on the roads that the roadmen were now busily employed in levelling and spreading fresh chippingg on Station-road footpath: and that he would strongly recommend the council to have this foot- path re-channelled, kerbed, and asphalted. The chairman was requested to be good enough to lay the matter before the main roads committee of the County Council, with the view of having the extra work recommended by the surveyor car- ried out at the expense of that Council. WAGES.—The Surveyor recommended that the wages of the roadmen be increased, and that the remainder of the footways in Scotland-street be flagged during the coming summer.—Dr Owen moved, and Mr E. p. Hughes seconded the adoption of the recommendation.—Mr David: Jones said that he was not going to express any opinion on the recommendation just yet. but he might inform the council that he was always iB favour of paying full wages to workmen. At the same time he felt that it was not a question that they should settle there that night. It waa the last meeting of the council, and a new one would come into operation on the 15th. He be- lieved that it was against the invariable rule of all councils to deal with any matter which meant an expenditure of money at their last meeting. The cry of the election had been that of economy, and two of their members had been ousted. Therefore, it would be only fair to the ratepayers and the new members that they should have a voice in the matter.—Mr T. R. Jones seconded.—Upon a division all voted in favour of the amendment. THANKS—On the motion of the Chairman, seconded by Mr W. G. a cordial vote of thanks was passed to Mr E. P. Hughes and Mr J. W. Griffith for their valuable øervicec a« members of that council is the past.

abled the club tot show a small profit on the yeat's -working, despite the fact that three challenge cups were broughtataoost.of.£25, out cf the club funds, and that no gymkhana was held, by which, alone the club netted £20 in the previous year. The ground appliances and shedding are now in a thoroughly efficient state, and no extraordinary expenditure is expected in the coming season. The hem. sees, of the club are Mr Walter S. Glynn and M. J. T. .Jones, a.nd the latter also acts as hon. treasurer.