Carnarvon and Denbigh Herald and North and South Wales Independent

COLWYN BAY. THE GAS BTLL.-The ColwynBay, and Col- wyn Urban District Gas Bill was read a. third time, in the House of Commons, on Friday. j ACCIDENT.—On Tuesday, a porter, seeing a; wa,gon of hay on fire in Colwyn Bay goods yard, mounted to the top of the load and tried to ex- tinguish it. While so engaged he fell to the ground, sustaining a fractured collar-bone. MAY-DAY.—After a lapse of six years the May-day festival at Colwyn Bay has been revived under influential auspices, with Mr J. Herbert Roberts, M.P., as president. Wednesday's pro- ceedings proved a brilliant success. Ideal weather prevailed, and the day being observed as a general holiday the visitors turned out in a body to witness the great procession, nearly two miles long, which paraded the streets. The i tradesmen's turnouts were exceedingly smart and their advertisements novel, whilst the comic and histroical characters wore costumes of original design and pleasing effect. Liberal prizes were offered, and! the challenge cup, value £ 10, for the best turnout was won by Messrs E. P. Jones and Co. The judges were Mrs Ephraim Wood, j Mrs Horton, Mrs Hignett, and Mrs Edwin Jones (Colwyn Bay) Messrs W. Conwy Bell, Rhudd- lan J. B. Linnell, Prestatyn; Tom Roberts, Colwyn Bay; D. M'Nicoll, Abergele; G. O. Jones, Conway; and C. Cunnah, Rhyl. Miss Barba,ra Horton, a pretty little girl, who looked jvinsome in her regal robes, was the May Queen, and the crowning ceremony took place in the Victoria Pavilion, in the presence of a crowded audience. The May Queen was attendee by a. prettily attired retinue of pages and maids of; lionour, and maypole and other dances made up a pleasing programme, arranged by Madame Riviere. At seven o'clock a second concert was!, given, when a cantata was performed by the children attending the Higher Grade School, under the direction of Mr S. Glynne Jones and' Miss Grindley. Afterwards there was a confetti fete on the pier, and the boats in the bay were brilliantly illuminated. The secretaries were ^Messrs Roberts,, town clerk; — Morgan, solicitor; and — Lalande, Victoria Pavilion.

CARNARVON. WATCHES FOR WARRIORS.—The local' committee appointed to consider how best to ;-show appreciation of the services of the Carnar- von volunteers and militia who went forth to • South Africa, have decided to give to each a watch as a memento of the event. HOME FROM THE WAR.-We understand that Ellis Evans, and Jacob Harrington, both from Carnarvon, have returned home last Thurs- .day. Both of them have been in severe battles dn South Africa. Ellis was wounded severely in the head, and Harrington was sent home on ac- "count of enteric. The two belonged to the Car- narvon militia. SUDDEN DEATH.—On Sunday morning, Owen Williams, carrier, 20, Pool-hill, was found dead in bed. Although he had been complaining .for some time, he was out on Saturday. He leaves a widow and children. An inquest was ,held on Monday, in the County Hall, by Mr Arthur Bodv el-Roberts, and a verdict of death from natural causes was returned. RETURN OF NURSE WILLIAMS.—Sister Williams, the daughter of Mr R. D. Williams, solicitor, Porth yr Aur, who went out to South Africa with the Welsh hospital, and who was 'twice prostrated1 by fever while discharging her -duties as nurse, returned home on Monday. She will be aocorded a, public welcome with the volunteers when they return. THE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL.—A formal •meeting of the governors was held on Wednes- day, when a letter was read' from the County •Governing Body, stating that Mr Owen Owen- would inspect the school on the 3rd of June. A notice had been received from Mr and Mrs Hughes of their intention to resign their posts as caretakers and cleaners of the County School, but the governors agreed to offer them new terms for remaining. BUILDING.—The tender of Mr Robert Jones, Dwyran, Anglesey, has been accepted for altera- tions and additions to be made in the North Wales Tobacco Works in North-road, which is to be made into a temperance hotel. The ten- -ders received were as follow :—Messrs Williams .and Roberts, Carnarvon, £ 564; Mr David Wil- liams, builder, £ 529; Mr John Ethall, £ 445; and Mr Robert Jones, JB350. Mr Rowland Lloyd Jones is the architect. LEOTURE.-On Monday evening, a very in- teresting lecture was delivered at the Guild Hall, by the Rev Frank Edwards, of Bangor, who was g the only Welsh-speaking chaplain with the Army "in South Africa. He dealt with several incidents in the campaign, and the lecture was well illustrated. The chair was occupied by Mr J. Issard Davies. J.P., M.A., but the audience was not so numerous as might have been expected. The proceeds were devoted in aid of the funds of the English Weslevan Chapel. OARDENlNG.fPlasybryrt Gardens are well worth an inspection. The strawberries have been wonderfully fine, many fruits measuring seven inches around, and being 'beautifully flavoured) and coloured. In one of the houses is as fine a show of cinerarias as ever seen. There are a hundred plants with heads of bloom 15 and 18 inches across. The new flower garden is laid -out well, and As very gay, with spring bedding. and as Plasybryn is such an exposed place, it is surprising ro 900 planta do so well, and the garden is, a great credit to the gardener, who has •onlv been in charge for about twelve months!. THE SCHOOL (BOARiD ELECTION.—It. was thought at the beginning of the week that an election for seats on the school board Was in. •evitable, for eight can:didlates had .be-en nominated for the seven seats, namely, Mr w. G. ThoInQs, the chairman; Rev Owen vice- chairman; Rev ^Father Jones, Mr U. l. Ed- wards, iRw D. Hughes, Oastle-square; Mr R. 'Owyneddon Daviies, solicitor; Rev A^ban voyd, and Mr R. Newton. The last-named, however, withdrew, and the new board will be constituted as before with five Nonconformist members, one 'Churchman, and one" Roman Catholic. Mr R. Uwyneddon D,avies takes the place of Mr R- O. Roberts and the Rev Alban Lloyd that of the Rev E. H. Griffith. Mr R. O. Roberts was the returninig1 officer. This is the fourth time m succession that a school board contest has been avoided. THE TYPOGRAPHICAL ASSOCIATION — The Carnarvon Branch of this Association celebra,ted its tenth birthday with a supper, on Tuesday night, at the Commercial Hotel, High- etreet. Mr A. W. Jones, the Association secre- tary, Manchester, was present on behalf of the Executive''Council. MML G. Davies (president of the branch) occupied the chair, and Mr M. Hughes the vice-chair.—The toast_of "The Typo- iflTanhical Association" was proposed bv Mr P. Angel (the branch secretary), who gave 'a brief outline of the history of the Association during the 52 years of its existence, and, gave some statistics to show the liberal way the members had been treated when in need. Mr A. W. Jones, in replying, thanked1 the members on 'behaM of the E.G. for the cordial way the toast lad. been received. He said the Association was getting stronger every year, end,-the, members -were taMng a keener interest in its work. He spoke in very euloigastio terms*of the mover of the toast, and said the E.'C. were proud of him. Afterwards, Mr Jones- spoke of the work of the T.A. in general, and laid) stress upon the fact J that all disputes with very few exceptions were settled in a friendly way with the employers in conference. IOT course, they as an Association did not meet, with such formidable an opponent as Lord) Penrhyn, but ihe stated that Penrhynism, I nevertheless, was alive in other forms. He agreed with the (Bishop of Wakefield when ht said that only for the work of Trades Unions, the British workBMn'a lot to-day would be within the ibonda of slavery.—'Mr Jones proposed the toast of "The Carnarvon Branch," expressing the hope that this would be an annual event.—Mr H. G. Da- vies responded, and thanked Mr Jones for his kind words and advice to them.—Mr J. H. Jones proposed "The Host and Hostess," and Mr and Mrs Conlan responded. — During the evening, songs, &c., were contributed by Messrs W. L. Williams, W. Price Jones, W. H. Williams, G. F. Jones, W. 0. Thomas, S. Surfield, J. H. Griffiths, J. IH. Jones, -and Evan Parry. Mr Gwilym Edwards acted as accompanist, and gave a selection of Welsh Airs. The catering of Mr and Mrs Ionian gave entire sa-Msfaction, and a most enjoyable evening terminated with the sing- ing of the Welsh and English National Anthems. Messrs W. 0. Thomas and (P. Angel carried out all the arrangements satisfactorily.

CRICCIETH. AUCTION.—On Saturda- Mr Henry Ro- berts o.ffered for sale the undermentioned pro- perties, Mr R. 0. Parry being the solicitor for the vendors. The first lot was the Railway Hotel, situate near the station. The highest bid was J3900, and the property was withdrawn. The second lot was No. 5, Queen's-road, with an annual rent of JB25. The building was with- drawn at JB280. The third lot comprised three bonses and a shop in Castle-street, called Guls- field, Bodhywel, and Castellion, respectively. This lot was also withdrawn at £560..

DOLBENMAEN. PARISH COUNCIL.-At the first meeting of the new council, Mr 0. R. Hughes, Bryn'refail, was elected chairman for the ensuing year; vice-chairman, Mr W. W illiams, Bryn Goleu overseers, Messrs John Jones, Garnedd Wen, and R. Williams, Minffordd House. A discussion took place on the proposed new cemetery at Dol- benmaen, but it was decided to adjourn until the work at Brynteg is completed.

LLITHFAEN. MUSICAL FESTIVAL.—On Saturday, a musical festival was held by the Congregational- ists, at Moriah Chapel. The conductor was Mr Owen Williams, schoolmaster, Nevin.

MAENTWROG THE PARISH COUNCIL. —Mr Pierce Jones, Garth, was elected chairman of the new council; vice-chairman, Mr E. Anwyl; treasurer, Mr Thomas Jones, banker, Festimog. A vote of condolence was passed with Mr Evan Davies in his illness.

MINFFORDD. FUNERAL.—-The funeral of Mrs Murray, wife of Mr Nathan Murray, late of Pwllheli, took place on Monday, at Dyffryn Ardudwy. Great sympathy is felt with Mr Murray in his bereavement. THE WORKHOUSE.—On Tuesday evening, one of the series of meetings, which have been so successful during the season, was held at the Workhouse, by the Calvinistic Methodists friends at Minffordd, Mr Robert Williams, Railway Crossing, presiding. Recitations were given by Dinah E. Williams, Florrie Jones, Maggie J. Jones, J. Davies, Cae Ednyfed and Johnny Wil- liams. The vocalists were Misses Jennie Davies, E. A. Jones, Mr W. Price, and party; J. M. Price and: party; and choirs under the leader- ship of Mr W. Jones, station-master. Misses Jennie Davies and Jane Owen gave an interesting dialogue, and Miss Patey May Roberts, Borthy- gest, a capital song. Addresses were delivered by Mr Griffith Williams, and Mr D. J. Jones, the master, who expressed his thanks for the meet- ing. The idea. of having a musical instrument to the house was received with acclamation.

MOELTRYFAN. COMPETITIVE MEETING.-On Saturday, a competitive meeting was held at Hermon Chapel, the Rev J. Owen (Dyfnallt), conducting. The following were the awards: —Recitation, W. Rowlands, Penygroes, and R. W. Edwards, Moeltryfan, equal; epitaph on the late Robert Jones, Pare, Abbey Williams, Bettwsycoed; epitaph on the late J. J. Parry, Pen y Muriau, Mr Roberts, Hirael, and John Jones, Bettwsy- coed, equal; solo, G. G. Roberts, Waenfawr; chief solo, Alexander Henderson, Talysarn; duet, Alexander Henderson and Mary A. Jones, Talvsarn; juvenile choirs, Rhosgadfan Choir; chief choral competition, Pisgah Choir.

NANTLLE. LLANLLYFNI PARISH COUNCIL. — A meeting of the parish council was held on Tues- day evening, Mr Rowland Williams, the old chairman, presiding at the outset.—Mr Robert Jones was elected chairman for the ensuing year. Mr W. Herbert Jones was elected vice- chairman. It was decided to make a, rate of 2d in the £ for parish purposes, and 2d for burial board purposes, to be paid, one-half before September, and the other half in March.

NEVIN. MISCELLANEOUS.-We are pleased to un- derstand that the Neviai Easter Show has been successful from a financial point of view.-It is said that a flower show is to be held here during the autumn.—We are glad to aainounce that the Rev E. James is recovering from Ms recent ill- ntxs. THE PARISH COUNCIL.—At the first- Ploot- ing of the council, Mr Owen Williams was elected chairman, and Dr Thomas vice-chairman. The following were appointed,, overseers.—Messrs J. R. Williams, Sigh-street; G. R. Williams, Well- street; Evan Jones, Morfai; and Captain H. Roberts, Glan'rafon.

PENMORFA. MARRIAGE -On Thursday, the marriage of Mr E. Evans, East-avenue, Fort ma doc, and Miss Emily Price, Wern, took plaoe at Penmorfa Church, the Rev CoRwyn Morgan, rector, offi- ciating. As Miss Price, was the head domestic servant at the Wern, Mrs R. M. Greavesi gave the breakfast to the couple and the guests. Many v/eddnng presents were reoeivedi

PENRHYNDEUDRAETH. AUDIT.—On Monday and Tuesdav, at the Workhouse, the accounts were audited by Mr W. Griffith. ANNUAL MEETING.—The Revs D. Tecwyn Evains, and Hugh Jones, Bangor, delivered seT- moirts,a,t the annual meeting, of the Wesleyans on, Saturday evening and Sunday. THE WORKHOUSE.—At the concert which was held last week under the presidency of Mr D. J. Jones (master), the following took part in the proceedings :—Dewi Gerddor, Miss Roberts, Mr John Roberts, Ty'nrardd, and party, J. E. Williams, Fronoleu; and T. H. Jones, Penrhyn. FROM AFRICA.—The Rev J. G. Jones has again received a letter Ito the effect that his son, Mr Tom Jones, is stall in bad health in South Africa, and that he requiries a long rest before he will be able to resume his important duties ini connection with the railway from Bloeanfon- tein to. Pretoria THE GOOD TEMPLARS.—On Friday eve- ping, at the' Deudraouii Lodge, after an interest- ing debate opened by Messrs G. P. Williams Jamd G. W. Jones, the majority agreed that it Nva9 not fair to tax bicycles.-Atl the M'inffordd J^odigie, an excellent address was delivered by Mr Williams, on "Queen Victoria." tt VESTRY.—In the absence of the Rev Manley., vicar, Mr Robert Jones, Castle- f r' —Messrs W. G Williams, Bos*- ton and Harry Griffith Miiiff-ord(T, were appointed, ward^ and Mr EMis, Church-street, sidesmam.—A VOite thanks wasi passed to Mr McLean, lalte of Minffordd, for Wis services as. a warden for several years F.INANOIAL.-The paxish council has decided to i9Siie a precept far £60 to repaiv the loan in c()ll11lC!CtHJIl with the cemetery, and jBlO towards the general expenditure of the year. The over- seers for the ensumg year aire Messrs R. G. Pift- chard, David Pochards and E. Richardte. The new ceme+ery rnvder consideration ah thief meeting held <m Tuesday evening.

PORTDINORWIC. FIRE. -— On Friday morning, about seven o'clock, a fire broke out m a bedroom in the house of William Jones,12. Beach-row, Portdin- S Some of the bed clothes were burnt, but the fire was put out by Che mother, who wa,s for first meeting of Sheldon Williams, Boston-terrace. n' and Mr J. Roberts, Fronde^, vic^airman. Mr Hughes, North and South Wa^s re-appointed treasurer. (Prichard, VodolHouse; E Jon^, <>^dv, W. Jones, iRangor-street; and O. Jones, — Mr Hugh Evans reported on the diiscmsion which took plaoe between a deputation and Mr Assheton-S'mith with reference to the matter ol the public hall, and a letter was read from Lapp. Stewart-, announcing that the matter was to stay over, as the council did not see its way clear to accept the conditions suggested by Mr Assheton- 'Smith.—It was decided to drafw a precept on the overseers for £25.

PORTMADOC. ADVERTISEMENTS, &c., will be received daily by our representative, Mr W. Jonea (Ffestinfab), at the Glaslyn Stores, Snowdon- street. GARTH CHAPEL. — We understand that a new organ is being put up at the Garth Cialvin- istic Methodist Chapel. •APPOINTMENT.—Mr Richard Jones, of the General Post-office, has been appointed presi- dent of the Welsh Sunday School Union. Last week, Mr Jones attended the meetings of the English Sunday School Union in London. ANNUAL -On Tuesday evening, and Wednesday, the Wesleyans held their an- nual preaching meeting, when sermons were de- livered to large assemblies by the Revs J. P. Ro- berts, Liverpool, and W. O. Evans, Birkenbead. WEDDING.—On Thursday morning, at St. John's Church, by the Rev Llewelyn R. Hughes, M.A., the marriage otf Mr Robert Isaac, of the Union Foundry, Portmadioc, with Mrs Amelia Griffith, East-Javenue, iPoitmadoc, took place. At the desire of the contracting parties, no re- joicings of a public character took place. BANKERS' ORPHANAGE.—We understand that the admission of the two sons of the late Mr Robert Roberts, Snowdon-street, into Sea- ford College, Oxford, was secured at the recom- mendation of Mr William Jones, manager of the Portmadoo Branch of the North and South Wales Bank, who got the head office to exert its influence in the matter. SPECIAL PETTY SESSIONS.-On Monday, before Jonathan Davies, Esq., and J. R. Pri- chard, Esq., Henry Prichard, Clawdd Rhos, Dol- benmaen, was charged1 with, inflicting bodily 'harm upon Benjamin Parry, Clenneney Mill.- Mr W. Caer Jones prosecuted on behalf of the police, and Mr J. Humphreys defended.—The plaintiff said, that he was coming from; Brynkir I Station on the 12th of April, and that he visited his brother's house on the way. When he was coming out, of the house, he was assaultted by the defendant, who struck him in the right eye I inflicting ra serious gash on the eye-lid. He was struck in the mouth and kicked three times. —I)r Henry Griffith said that there was a wound on the plaintiff's rifght eye, also other wounds on his face.-For the defence, it was said that the complaint was not so serious as it was alleged, and that aill had! been done in self-d'efence. The defendant' went to the Bull Inn, together with other persons, and' when he came out, he was assaulted: by some men. In coinsequenicte, he went back to the house, and when coming out the second time, he met the plaintiff, and as he suspected that he was one of the three men who had assaulted him, ihe paid him back.—The èlB- fendant was fined 10s and costs.

PWLLHELI. OUR REPRESENTATIVE, Mr William Jones (Ffestinfab) may be seen tat the Eifl Tem- perance Hotel, every Wednesday. Reports and advertisements may be left there for him. LONGEVITY.—Mrs Mary Roberts, Betris. Nanhoron, who died last Sunday, was 82 years of age. GUARDIANS. — Before the meeting of1 the Lleyn Council, a short sitting of the guardians was held, under the presidency of Mr J. T. Jonea. MARRIAGE.—The marriage of Mr W. Jones Owen, an ex-councillor, and Miss May Williams, Henblas, took plaice,on Thursday, at Llamgrist- iolus, Anglesey. DEATH OF A CAPTAIN.—On Monday, in his olst yeiar, the death took place of Captain William Jones, Castle Inn. The funeral took place at Llmaelhaiam. WELCOME.—It is intended that the local volunteers will join at Carnarvon with the Port- madoo company, to welcome home their fellow- volunteers from the war. AUCTION. — Part of the cargo of the ship "Steward" was sold by auction by Mr Robert Parry, on Thursday. A large number of people attended, and the bidding was brisk. SUDDEN D-EATH.-On Saturday morning, Mrs Jane Evans, wife of Mr Lewis Evans, Sand- street, was following her usual duties, but died suddenly about two o'clock in a fit. She had reached an advanced age. DEATH. On Fridav. the death took place of Mr W. Edmund Jones, Carnarvon House, in his 21at year. The funeral took pfece on Mon- day, when the Revs J. J. Jones, B.A.and W. Ellas Williams, Penygroes, officiated. WHIT-MONDAY.—Messrs Andrews and Son are providing special attractions for the Whitsun- tide holidays. They have secured the services ol Messrs Gaudron and Spencer, the famous balloonists, from the Alexandria Palace, London. FAIR.—There was a large attendance at the fair, on Wednesday, and business was brisk. Calves sold at from £7 ito;CIO cows in calf, from £ 9 to JB12. The demand' for hiorses was not so brisk; but for the best horses, from j350 to P,60 was obtained. BAZAAR. "On Thursday and Friday, a bazaar I was held at Plasgwyn Schoolroom. It was openedl by Colonel Lloyd Evans, Broom Hall, who was congratulated by the Rev D. Jones, B.A., upon his recent appointment as high- sheriff. The ladies deserve to be congratulated I upon the success which attended their efforts. STOPPING THE TRAFFIC.—On Wednes- day. when the 11 o'clock train arrived at the station, Lon yiBerdh,and the roadi over the bridge, were so full of animals, people and carts from the fair, that it was impossible to InioVe along. This shows that the station would be more desirable in the town than where it is situated at present.

LLANDUDNO. BRIGIHT SUNSHINE recorded during week ended April 27th, 45.6 hours. THE ARBITRATION CASE KNIGHT v. WALL.—This case, which was heard at the Inns of Court Hotel, London, before Mr H. F. Dale, Great Marlbort)ugh-street, was concluded on Monday, when Mr Frederick Marshall, K.C., addressed the arbitrator on behalf of Mr G. B. Knight, and Mr MacAskie, K.C., on behalf of Captain Wall. Messrs Chamberlain and Johnson were the solicitors for Mr Knight. In our re- port of the proceedings, which appeared in our last issue, it was stated that "Mr T. B. Harring- ton" had given evidence It should have read "Mr T. B. Farrington, CE., the well-known ienigEnfeer (amd valiner, and until recently tjhe boroueh surveyor of Conway. THE COTTAGE HOSPITAL.—The following gifta have been received at the S.N.M. Cottage Hospital during the past two months, for which the ladies of the board of management return their best thanks :—^Vegetables, Mrs Broome, Sunny Hill; sausages, Messrs J. Jones, Central Buildings; eggs, Messrs Edward Owen and Sons, Mostyn-street; illustrated papers, Mr Ourtler, Shrewsbury House; eggs, Miss Arden, Gomer House; cross-buns, Mrs Marks, Plae Myrddin; eggs, Miss Charlesworth, Warwick 1 House; cross-buns, Mrs (Bold Williams, North- parade; illustrated papers, Mrs H. S. Gough, Caerhun; raised wheel couch, Miss Charles- worth, Warwick House; papers, Mrs Davies, flowers, Mrs Lawson Tait. S. Petrocks oranges, Mrs Hubback, Bodhyfryd House; flowers, Mrs Broome, Sunny Hill. THE CRICKET CLUB.—The adjourned an- nual general meeting was held at the Clarence Hotel, on Monday. The hon. treasurer, Mr H. L. Chester Andrews, presented.the statement of accounts for season 1900, duly audited by Mr S. L. Pemberton Pigott. The accounts showed that the receipts for the season, including balance brought forward, amounted to JB94, the expendi- ture JB95. This leaves a balance in hand of lis. There is, however, owing by the club, the sum of £10. against which must be set off over L6 due to the club. The final result therefore shows that there is a debtor balance of about £ 4. Dur- ing the season of 1900, the club experimented with the question: of professional, employing an expensive man. The result shows that a more modest expenditure would be in the best interests of the club and' the committee will benefit by their experience and take due note of it. Con-' siderable promises of support for the season 1901 have been obtained, and a capital list of fixtures has been arranged through the efforts of Dr Lockhart Mure. We understand that all the matches are to be "home matches" with the ex- ception of about four. Special attention has been given to granting facilities for boys and youths becoming members of the club, and all interested are invited to make inquiries from the hon. secretary. The hon. treasurer (Mr Andrews) be- ing about to leave Llandudlio for Birmingham, where he is going to the head office of the Metro- a the members of the cricket club Kerv;opJ'?rf+uVe^ him their appreciation of his through severe Alness,' was ISd I winter, and it is now considered to be in a better state than ever. TONIC SOL-FA EXAMINATION RE- SULTS.-The results of examinations recentlv conducted in connection with the Tonic Sol-fa College at Llandudno have been received. The following have gained oertdScates —Juniors •. John Thomas Griffiths. E. Lewis Griffiths, Jen- nie Ellis, John Owen, Frankie Jones, Catherine Ellen Jones, Oissie Jane Mills, Maggie Jane Griffiths, Hugh Hughes, Willie Hughes. Ele- mentary Esmor Hooson, John Thomas Grif- fiths, Dyfrig Jones, Myfarewy 'Roberts, Maggie Jane Griffiths, Tudno Davies, John Charles Jones. Intermediate: Annie Jones. Bodaddysg John T. Griffiths, Buddiig Owen. Elementary theory: Hywel Hughes, Catherine Jones, Eluned Hughes, Laura W. iHughes, Morihidd Owen, Gwladys Ellis, Hywel Davies, Myfanwy Ellis. These were members of classes which Mr Ben- jamin Williams has conducted during the winter at Shiloh Chapel. The examiner was Mr H. Lloyd Williams, of Colwyn Bay. THE PIER CONCERTS.—Mr Arthur Payne, A.R.A.M,. being away in London, the baton at these concerts is wieldied, for the time being, by has deputy (Mr Walter Haig). who does his work well. On Saturday night, Miss Edith Apple- yard ma-de her debut at these concerts. She has an excellent voice, and pleamnt appearance. Her rendering of F. L. Miodr's song "Down the Vale was charming. "For all Eternity" (Masdheroni), Promise of Life" (Cowen), and "The Spring has Come," wefre all songs that she rendered in good voice, but, undoubtedly, her greatest suc- cess was "A Spanish Lament" (Gerard F. Cobb), which she rendered1 to celto obligate accom- r animent by Mr S. Thornton. The violin solo entitled "Mazurka" (Zarcicky) was both effec- tive and masterly, and brought down the house. We ca/nnot heir, noting the fact that Mr Seigl has improved very ?nuch, both in form and ability as a soloist. Ho had to re-appear. Mr Seigl also played Handel's voilin solo, Largo in G., at Sunday night's concert. The feature of Monday evening's programme was the flute solo (a) "Roma.nze" (P. E. Halstead), and (b) "Valse Gracieuse" (E. German), by Mr A. Halstead. The manipulation by Mr Halstead of his favourite instrument was everything that one could de- sire. By request, Messrs Seigl and Southworth repeated the duet for violins "Wee Granny" (G Laniger), with which they captivated one of last week's audiences. Mr Hatton was the instru- mentalist on Tuesday night and Norton on Wed- nesday. The former gave a, violin and the latter a cello solo. Both as regards technique end ex- pression, the rendering of the solos, was such as to enhance the reputation of these two clever players. Miss Cla.ribel Hyde, who appeared on Tuesdafy evening, and will act. as the vocalist until Friday night, is a very good; singer. Her efforts on the night in question were a success, especiaUv in Webers recit and aria "Ocean, thou Mighty Monster." Auber's overture "Masaniells"; Michiels' characteristic piece, "The Turkish Patrol" "The Belle of New York" (Gustavo* Kerker); Wagner's grand selection "Lohengrin"; Sullivan's overture "In MemoT- iam": "The Heavens are Telling" (Haydn) Rossini's overture "Semiramide"; "The Greek Slave" (Sydney Jones); Verd's selection "TI Trovatore" and Leslie Stuart's selection "Flor- odora," were some of the orchestral selections rendered during the week.

CRICCIETH' UItBAN COUNCIL. SATURDAY.—Present: Messrs W. Watkin (chairman), 0. T. Williams (vice-chairman), J. T. Jones, J. Burnell, R. P. Thomas, H. Hum- phreys, E. Jones, J. W. Roberts, D. M. Wil- liams, G. P. Williams, John Williams, W. G. Evans, Dr Livingstone Davies, Dr Gladstone Jones, Mr J. Tobias (deputy clerk), and Mr Morris Williams (surveyor). A LIVELY DISCUSSION. — After the minutes had been read, Mr J. T. Jones said he wished to call attention to the action of certain members of the council in going round to run down their fellow-members, and to decide to gether who were to be on the committees, and to be chairman, etc. He did) not blame them for holding caucus meetings, but going to electors to run down their fellow-miembers was an insult to themselves.—The Chairman remarked that Mr Jones was, not in order. He understood that he brought the charge against "some members," and he asked the clerk's opinion on the point of order.—The Clerk said that the question before the council was the contirmation of the minutes. —Mr J. T. Jones contended that he was in order, as they had to co-opefafce or fail to for the next three years. It was not too soon to set their faces against such a thing.—Mr W. G. Evans said that no doubt there was something in what Mr Jones said. This had: been done with re- ference to him. The least they could have ex- I pected that these gentlemen would have gone to the electors in a gentlemanly way, without run- ning down their fellow-members.—The Chair- man I think there are personal allegations here, and that it is no matter for the council.—Mr J. T. Jones It ought to be condemned.—Mr H. Humphreys': Fair play to all. Nobody came to me, nor suggested anything of the kind.—-Mf J. T. Jones That does not alter the case. We know who did this, and it ought to be con- demned.—The minutes were then passed. THE FINANCE COMMITTEE.—Mr J. W. THE FINANCE COMMITTEE.—Mr J. W. Roberts had been appointed chairman of this committee. Collected of the general rate, £ 9 10s lid; in the bank, £ 235 2s 8d. The ex- penses of the election were reported to be less by three pence than those of thit previous elec- tion (laughter).-In answer to Mr J. T. Jones, it was announced that an arrangement had been made to take proceedings against those who had: mg not paid the poor rate. and it was intended to have full particulars at the next meeting. LETTERS.—Messrs Dixon, Chester, wrote stating that they agreed) with the suggested alterations in the manner of planting trees in the town.-The Board of Trade wrote stating that they agreed with the extension to the sewer on the west side of the castle.—Mr Burnell was appointed to represent the council at a con- ference to be held at Eastbourne.—Mrs Margaret Jones, widow of the late keeper of the Market Hall, was appointed to succeed her husband, at a salary of L4 15s per annum.—Mr J. Ellis wrote stating that it was intended to hold a horse and poultry show in the town, and asking for the use of the council room to hold committee meet- ings.—Passed on the usual conditions.-A letter was read from the Rev J. Owen, M.A., stating that he agreed with the last conditions offered by the council to him, and he asked for arrangements to be made for the work to be done accordingly. IMPROVEMENTS COMMITTEE—Dr H. Gladstone Jones had been appointed chairman of the committee. Five or six musical companies had offered their services for the town during the summer months. It was recommended that the offer of Mr J. Thomas's company be adopted! subject to certain conditions.—It was recom- mended that Mr R. Ellis, Borthygest, be ap- pointed to examine the boats, and that a com- mittee be appointed to issue licenses. It was reported that Mr W. B. C. Jones, on be- I half of Sir H. J. Ellis-Nanney, was ready to defray half the expense connected with the road from Dinas to the station. The comzoittie* re- commended that the members meet on the spot to arange the matter.—The recommendations were adopted on the motion of Dr Jones, second- ed by Mr John Williams. ROADS AND BUILDING COMMITTEE.— This committee had re-elected Mr J. T. Jones as chairman.—Mr D. G. Davies, on behalf of the Bethesda Urban Council, had written to the council (requesting co-operation in favour of getting the County Council to bear all the cost of constructing paths alongside county roads, and not one-half of the cost.—The couneil was also invited to send a representative to a con- ference to discuss the matter.—Mr Burnell sup- ported the application.—The recommendations of the council' were passed, and Mr Burnell ap- pointed to represent the council at the suggested conference. DECREASE OF THE POPULATION.—In connection with the sanitary committee's report, which recommended that Dr Livingstone Davies be re-elected chairman. it was stated that the population numbered 1402, or eight less than at the time of the previous census. The total was made up of 598 males and 804 females.—Mr W. G. Evans remarked that the population was de- creasing, and what were they to do? He could see there were eight bachelors in the council (laughter).—Mr O. T. Williams remarked that there was a large number of sailors from home when the census was taken. He did' not believe there was a decrease in the population.—Mr Burnell said that the previous census was taken when a good number of visitors were in the town. VARIOUS.—It was decided to supply the town crier with a new bell, the old one having cracked.—The matter of having a place for towr refuse was referred to a committee.—Mr G. P. Williams called attention to the nuisance causec by putting chimneys on fire.-Mr J. T. Jones said that the remedy would be to adopt tlu Towns Police Clauses Act.—It was decided t< paint the property of the council before th4 arrival of the visitors.—The electric light ø.Il< water questions were then considered in com mittee.

POPULATION OF THE PWLL- HELI UNION. The population of the Pwllheli Union, accord- ing to the census is 21,803, made up of 10,450 males, and 11,353 females. This is a decrease of 393 compared with the figures of the previous census. The figures for the various districts are as follow :—Aberdaron, 3491; Criccieth, 6766; Nevin, 4577; PwEheli, 6969. The population of the Lkyn rural district is 16,723; Criccieth urban, 1405; Pwllheli urban, 3675; Nevin borough, 1755. Pwllheli urban shows an in- crease of 393, compared wi'i'h the figures for 1891. —— —————

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR. HOLYHEAD EASTER VESTRY. Dear Sir,—I was very pleased to see the ex- cellent and impartial report tof the above pro- ceedings in your last issue. As a Churchman, and one who takes a deep interest in Church mat- ters, I should be glad if some of your corres- pondents, who have more information than I possess, would kindly enlighten me on the fol- lowing questions — Is a vestry a meeting of parishioners or rate- payers? So far as I can ascertain from those who were present at the above vestry, an impres- sion seemed to prevail that it was a meeting of ratepayers only, and it was stated that because a certain person was not a householder, he was not entitled to take part in the proceedings. Is this so, I should like to know. I have observed numerous reports of Easter Vestries in different parts of the country, and in all instances, those making up the meeting were spoken of as parishioners, and not as ratepayers. According to definitions of a parishioner which I have consulted, it means one who resides in the parish without regard to the fact of him being a ratepayer or even a voter. The question of the appodtment of sidesmen was raised, the chairman ruling that as they were only assistants to the churchwardens the vestry had nothing to do with the appointment. I In this, I differ from the ruling of the chairman, buit I do not know definitely if this ruling "is in order. I should be glad of the views of your readers on this subject, because, to me, it is a 1 novel way of treating the Question, and I have never known this oourse to be adopted pre- viouslrv at other vestries. I shall be pleased with any information on the above subject. as, I should be glad to be enlightened on the questions at issue.—Yours, &c. A CHURCHMAN. Holyhead, April 29th, 1901.

THE LLANDUDNO SLAUGHTER-HOUSES. Sir,-Referring to the statement made by Councillor Bellis, with reference to the slaughter- houses, at the last council meeting, the facts are verv simple. I attended at his office to sign a document; and, in conversation, the slaughter-house dispute was referred to, Mr Bellis saying that he hoped the tenancy of No. 1 for cold storage purposes would be accepted, and that some "modus operandi" would be found to settle the butchers' dispute satisfactorily to both sides. I re- ciprocated that feeling; and suggested to him that if the council would now pass a. resolution granting 10 per cent. on No's. 2, 3, and 4, our company would accept No. 2 instead of No. 1, ( and put up with less room, as a compromise to meet the council, and also that I felt sure Messrs Owens would take No. 3 instead of No. 2, al- though I had not their authority to pledge them to this. Mr Bellis then asked me whether the butchers would themselves carry out a cold storage in No. 1 if the council's terms were not accepted by Mr Meakin. I replied that some of them might favourably consider it; but that our company could not entertain it, though I would myself, privately, take an interest and shares in it if a company were formed; and that I con- sidered the proper place for cold storage was adjoining or attached to the slaughter-houses and that a cold storage would not be used by the j butchers, and would be a failure, elsewhere. j I thank Mr Bellis for his efforts to settle the matter, and those members who, in their desire j to do what is right, have supported him. What is the dispute ? 1. Our company and Messrs Owens cannot afford to pay the rents levied on the private slaughter-houses. 2. That the council have reduced the head- rate to all the other butchers in -the public slaughter-house, equal to 33 per cent., besides giving the light and water free, which is equal to another 25 per cent. to them. We can prove that the rents asked for the private slaughter- houses were higher than the head-rate before it was reduced, but presuming that the council in- tended to place the rents and head-rate on an equal basis, which they were in duty bound to do, they immediately conceded the above reduction on head-rate, but they have refused to grant us a single concession or reduction. On the con- trary, they have confiscated our property without a farthing compensation, or even sympathy. In striking contrast to their action, is that of the neighbouring council of Rhyl, who have inserted compensation clauses for the owners of private slaughter-houses, if closed by them. 3. But the climax is reached, when some mem- bers charge us with bullying the council. I leave the ratepayers to decide whether the council or I ourselves are the guilty party, when I state that a limited number of the council have i. (a) endeavoured to prejudice, by their acts, example, and persuasion, the ratepayers and [ our customers against us, but have ignominious- ly failed; (b) have advertised their slaughter-houses and their markets for tenancy (Results, nil); (c) have had the impertinence to instruct ad- joining authorities (who are as able as them- selves) to do their duty in the registration and inspection of slaughter-houses within their dis- inspection of slaughter-houses within their dis- trict, whilst for 50 years ending November 1st, 1900, they had not a single slaughter-house re- gistered in their own district, but compelled us to erect slaughter-houses at our own ex- pense, to save the ratepayers the cost of erect- ing any. 4. By their action the private slaughter-houses have been vacant for six months, to-day entailing a loss to the ratepayers of £ 200 in rents, interest of cost, and repayment of capital and mainten- ance, and why, because they will not concede a I reduction equal to P,6 10s for the period. Then, what are the facts as to the actions of Messrs Owen and ourselves towards the council? (1) We offered to accept the tenancy of the private slauighter-bouses at tihe rent fixed, pro- vided we hijd light and water free, similar tcv private slauighter-bouses at the Tent fixed, pro- vided we hijd 'light and water free, similar tcv the tenants of the public slaughter-house.—Re- sult Refused. (2) We offered, if the council would take 20 per cent, off (or owe-third of the concession modfe per cent, off (or owe-third of the concession made to the other tenants) to pay fixed rent and light and water.—Refused. (3) We offered to accept 15 per cent, ott Nos. 1 and 2, aiid 10 per cent, off Nos. 3 and Nos. 1 and 2, and 10 per cent, off Nos. 3 and 4.—Refused. (I mav explain why we wrote a letter that we oould not accept 10 per CEcnt. all round. as sug- gested by Mr John Jones, The Cedars. We consider the reIltJs of Nos. 1 and 2 higher than Nos..3 and 4, although regulated by cubic space. as the space, with such. high rents, was only a convenience and not a necessity). (4) We offered to take 10 per cent, off Nos. 2, 3, and 4, as No. 1 was likely to be let for cold storaige purposes, and our company was prepared to take No. 2 at this reduction, meeting the council again to the extent of accepting less space by taking No. 2 instead of No. 1.—Re- fused; and not only refused, but our efforts to settle the matter treated with contempt, our conciliatory action being evidently interpreted to imply weakness on our part. "They wiU cemie in"; they are all killing at the public slaughter-house now; if the butchers are re- penting, let them come to uis; we won't Igo to I them, cap in hand." We respectfullv reply we have done what we I intend doing to meet the council; we shall do no more, neither shall we become until they treat us fairly. We^ do not £ e<J™ the council to come cap in hand to us, expect them to fulfil the rc^po^boli^es office on the principle LPbecome aspect of the dSspute. We to Income tenants of the slaughter-house, but not at the penalty of paying more rents than^ Central Buildings, Llandudno, May bt., 1901.

II The "Western Mail" Co. has issued a. hand- book on the Law and Practice of Friendly ■ | Societies, alphabetically arranged for the use t: and guidia<noe of officers arid members, together w&th. a summa-qy of the law mating to Trade t' Unions* a chapter on Old Aisje^ Pensions, and an ? appendix oontlaiiri&nig udef«l foarms. eto. Tltis s useful littile work is by Mr M- R*»bert!s-Jo<nes, ) barrister-at-law, the author of many similar j baindbooks on various Acts of Parliament, and »' Mr Evan Owen, J.P-, general secretary to the Monmouthshire amd, South Wales Miners' Pro- vident Society.

ANGLESEY COUNTY COUNCIL. THE LOSS OF THE "PRIMROSE HILL." The ordinary meeting of the Anglesey County Council was held on Thursday, Mr R. P. Jones, Holyhead, presiding. The following members were also presentMr J. Rice Roberts (vice- chairman), Alderman Harry Clegg, Dr E. P. Edwards, Samuel Hughes, William Prydderch, John Roberts, Lewis Hughes, Robert Gardner, Thomas Williams, C. F. Priestley, Rice Row- lands, Councillors W. Edwards, R. L. Edwards, D. J. Elias, Thomas Evans, John Edmunds, O. H. Foulkes, J. R. Hughes, Rev J. Griffith, O. Edwin Jones, J. C. Jones, O. L. Jones, Robert Jones (Llanfaelog), W. D. Jones, T. Nicholls Jones, O. Jones Lewis, Thomas Owen, Hum- phrey Owen, William Owen, William Stoddart Owen, W. M. Preston, David Rees, G. J. Ro- berts, Edmund Roberts, R. W. Roberts, Hugh Thomas, John Thomas, J. N. Thomas, John Williams, Edward Hugh Williams, and Owen Parry, together with Mr J. Lloyd Griffith (clerk), Rice R. Williams (deputy-clerk), W. Jones (surveyor), L. Protheroe (chief-constable), and Thomas Hughes (accountant). FINANCE. The report of the finance committee was pro- posed for adoption by Mr Thomas Evans, and seconded by Mr Hugh Thomas. The committee recommended the payment of £ 80 for the Holy- head-road, £ 116 for police clothing, £ 50 to the overseers for the parish of Holyhead for burial of bodies washed ashore, and £ 97 to Messrs Hill and Sons, Amlwch, for stone breaker. They also submitted the estimate for the current year, prepared by the county accountant, and recommended that a rate of 3d in the pound on agricultural land and 6d in the pound on all other hereditaments be made, and that the same be payable by four equal instalments, viz., in I May, August, November, 1901, and February, 1902. The committee also recommended that the Militia pay in future for the use of the cells at the Old Gaol at Beaumaris. THE LOSS OF THE "PRIMROSE BELlAr" Mr Lewis Hughes called attention to the great cost which had been caused to the county in consequence of the sinking of the Primrose Hill." They had nothing to do with that vessel, but unfortunately near Holyhead several shipwrecks took place. Several people had tried to have the expense borne by the Customs or by the whole kingdom, but they had failed, and he would like to know whether it was not possible to put the expense on somebody else except the county. The Clerk said that deputations had waited upon the Board of Trade with reference to the burial of cattle washed ashore, but it was the same story over again. Mr Lewis Hughes asked if Mr Clegg was pre- pared to take further action in the matter. He had taken a deep interest in it. No one could help them as things were now. The Clerk: You cannot get a bill through this session. Mr Harry Clegg said that unless they made a start they would never have an improvement. About a year ago one of the border counties asked if Anglesey was willing to join in a deputation, and they answered that they were, but nothing more had been heard of the matter. He had talked the matter over with the member for Anglesey, and he only suggested going to see the Board of Trade. The great thing in a matter of this kind was an agitation. It was a great grievance that a small county like Anglesey should be put to continual expense simply be- cause it happened to be on the direct road to Liverpool. They got more than their share of these shipwrecks. If they only had a stray cow now and again it would be nothing, but they were in the direct road of cattle going to Liver- pool, and suffered considerably. If they could start an agitation against it, he would be very glad to help. There was only one way to get the burden shifted, and that was by an Act of Parliament. They had gone into the matter fully in the finance committee. The Clerk said that the Board of Trade thought the seaboard counties had greater advantages than inland counties, and con- sequently ought to bear the burden. Mr Rice Roberts thought the Board of Trade could not help them, but there were many counties in the kingdom on the seaboard that suffered similarly, but he doubted whether they did so in the same measure as Anglesey did in proportion to the population. It was, no doubt, a very heavy impost on Anglesey, but there was no other means of getting redress except through Parliament, who should be asked to make these charges Imperi&l. They could only be done by an agitation, in which other maritime counties should join. They were utterly helpless in the matter uoless Parliament moved. Mr Harry Clegg moved that they should put on record that this was a most unjust charge to be put upon the oounty, and that they should ask the other maritime counties if they were pre- pared to co-operate in bringing this matter to the notice of Parliament with a view of getting redress. This was seconded by Mr Lewis Hughes, and carried unanimously. SHEEP SCAB. Mr W. Prydderch called attention to an item of 246 in the report of the finance committee paid to the veterinary surgeons for looking after sheep scab. He did not think they derived any benefit from these reports, for the scab continued in the same localities. Mr G. J. Roberts said that the police com- mittee had taken action, and ordered all im- ported sheep to be dipped within seven days after coming to the county. That would be a great help to keep scab away. He would also like to propose that everybody should be com- pelled to dip their sheep once a year, just after shearing time. The Clerk said that the Board of Trade com- pelled them to employ veterinary surgeons in cases of sheep scab. Mr Hugh Thomas thought they were spend- ing this money to no earthly use, for if a farmer had sheep scab he promptly reported to the police, and then the police to the veterinary surgeon. He did nothing but simply look at them. They should approach the Board of Agriculture and tell them that this Act did not decrease the disease. Mr D. J. Elias seconded, but added that he believed a careful examination should be made before declaring the sheep free. The report was then adopted. ROADS AND BRIDGES. The committee recommended that the road- men be employed in the quarries to quarry the stone, and prepare it for the crusher three or four days a week, under the surveyor's direc- tions; that in conaequence of the Jalvinistic Methodist Chapel trustees at Llangefni having widened and improved the main road opposite the chapel, the usual fee of 3s 6d per lineal yard be not charged for permission to take down and use the materials of the old wall of the road: that the resolution of the County Council, passed last July on the subject of the raising the wall on the Valley embankment be rescinded, and that the Council do accept the offer of the L. and N.-W. Railway Company to raise the wall in accordance with the letter, plans, section, and elevation submitted by the com- pany's engineer in July, 1900 that if the Twr- celyn District Council erects, to the satisfaction of the surveyor, a bridge bet-e- Brwynog and U cheldref Uchaf over the stream which starts in the parish of Llanffiewyn and runs in the direction of Llanddeusant, at a cost not exceeding £60, the Council to pay half the cost. The report was adopted on the motion of Mr Edmund Roberts, Gwredog. The report of the weights and measures com- mittee was also adopted. It contained no item of public importance. THE NORTH WALES ASYLUM. The Clerk read a letter from the clerk of the Carnarvonshire County Council inviting Angle- gey County Council to join in a conference to consider generally the asylum question in view of the prospect that the present buildings at Den- bigh would be inadequate in the near future. Mr Lewis Hughes proposed that the visiting committee should act. Mr G. J. Roberts seconded, but after some discussion it was resolved to add the names of Mr Gardner and Mr G. J. Roberts. Mr Lewis Hughes commented stronly upon the fact that they could not discuss the report of commissioners, which, though it had been pre- pared in October last, had not been received by the clerk of the Council in time to send it to them with the ordinary notices of the meeting. The report was an important one, and yet they had not time even to read it. I Mr fifrratiBl Hughes: We can discuss it at the next meeting. POLICE MATTERS. j It was resolved to make application to the Local Government Board for consent to sell the Old police station at Llangefni; to borrow JE1500 for the purpose of erecting a police station and tourt house at Amlwch, and for sanction to use • the rum of £45, proceeds of the sale of the Bod-, cdtrn Polio* Station* w

I THE ARMS OF WALES. Mr W. D. Jones moved th.i: the Council should support the committee of peers. and members of the House of Commons representing Wales to the manorial drafted by them for presentation to the King asking that a sy^ boi of Wales should appear on the Royal Arms He said that Welsh- men had bled and fought :'>r the oountry, and were doing everything in their er to help the other nations, and he thought = ie acknowledge ment should be made to tbpin. Mr J. Roberts seconded, and the motion was carried unanimously. FEEDING STUFFS ACT. wJSi- L" Edwarde called attention to the ™Ze/Vand r*eiliDg Stuffb Act, 1893, and nnnn?^5» at dePuties of the public analyst be appointed in rural districts. He said that he wished to make it more generally known to farmers and others that they could get their stuff analysed, and he believed the police gener- ally throughout the county shou'd be made deputies, for at present there were only a few who were, and only two samples were sent up last year. Mr W. Prydderch proposed that the com- mittee should take into consideration the whole question of administering the law. Mr T. Williams, Llanerchymedd, thought it was a shame that so many thousands of pounds were spent on feeding stuffs, and they had so few analysed. Mr Hugh Thomas thought that one reason why the Act had not become popular was that when they adopted it they passed a resolution to the effect that the farmers should pay half the cost of analysis. Why should this be done with this Act more than with any other Act ? The county paid the whole cost of analysm* food, and why should they not also bear the cost of analysing fertilizers ? The matter was referred to the committee for further consideration. GYPSIES. Mr D. J". Elias asked whether the police could not remove gypsies from common lands in different localities, for they were a great nui- sance. The Chief^onstable said they could not do so. Hugh Thomas: The only effective wav to remove them will be for ihe vu,rioos school attendance committees to take action a^amst remove them will be for ihe vu,rioos school attendance committees to take action ¡¡gains' 1 them for negiect'ng to send their children to school. They will go quickly then (laughter).

I LLANDUDNO AND DISTRICT NOTES. I must revert to my paragraph; last week re I o mail to London, Liverpool. Manchester, Chester, and Bangor. From 1st. the train to the latter city starts at the old time of ten minutes to ten o'clock, not ten minutes past, and, therefore, the bag will be made up and the post closed at half-past nine. The public, thus, gets an hour's grace, exactly, with respect to their correspondence for tbe,e t< wns. tr A hive of industry, the new Grand Hotel, adjoining the Pier Pavilion, ta* already been, described, and such in fact it is. On the* work, nearly 200 men are employed, including Bethes- da- quarrymen, who are blasting the rock still to. be reiMved riggers, who fix and refix the forest of scaffolds; masons who dress and lay the granite from Penmaenimwr. an.: the limestone from the Great Onne s Head and Llysfaen; fit- t ioto place and ters a.nd rivetters. t ioto place and fasten there the great girders of iron, of which the skeleton of the fabric will bt composed, its cuticle only being of st<me; and fhe battalions of labourers, who fetch and caM the hundred and one /things needed in the prosecution of the great undertaking. No wonder the bu*r scene proves to be a source of interest to the visitors » ■ I The great cellar beneath the Pavilion is the store place, mortar-making place, amd joiners' ) shop, for the job it is a subterranean cavern, wherein the busiest of scenes will be enacted as t the new bmildino, progresses to the timbering £ el Tower arrangement of scaffold a I?meTOT'k cf Pknts within them, Tnll be observed to be rising skyward above the new tfV This is to accommodate a Scotch crane, which will work by steam, amd will hare four arms, which will hand stones, etc.. almost to any part of the structure, saving labour and time m a remarkable manner. When completed the 'Hotel and its restaurant will have an en- trance from the Pier, the fine arched doorway tor which is already visible. t » • There is a certain amount of vigour and point 'the speech which Mr Hornsby delivered at a meetmg of the Teaohers' Association lasTsS SSL' t. ?De certamJj desire that the objects which he advocated shall be realised as sowaas possible. We all waait to see the rising- thoroughly equipped edWationa% LLx k'.J' will lead when they reach ma- turity. We all so admit that the teaching pro- fession, even those members of it who staff the village labourers' school, shall be entitled to an honourable place in the social scale and a wa<re enabling its constituents to comfortably adwn that station. But while we grant privilege and SS"' V" tead,e"'kt« ™taSS why we do so. The reason is that we wish on<r tfei?T Wel1 tau^t and well nurtured in fames, and pure, free, and in- are cast off upon • kfe to steer their own course To mduce children to learn either things or manners they need no terrorising bv a. pedagogue with to think that an institution like the "VationaT IJmou of Teachers, which can, by ite peSS almost Jesuitical, methods, jockev what it Plan of carop„r„ s„1Irinf of 1be toteachers of the right to flog the bovs of other people, which narht. public opinion and a iudi TeXd^f of,C(>mmon assault, has suc- ™ taking from them, bat in rejrula fang and reacting. J tiat Mr Squeers iV not revi™ after fho justice with which the stick on a sion, was applied to him. wh "one mask of brooses both j became wise two forms are steepkd in hQ.srjih ktur the last meertin<r • ^chool board, and read at of lis tiat .fmdang the ctok to call th.S takers to the fact tiat. i; was i g ordinate teachers to chasfee scholar J any further breach of the law in w-ould be met with instantaneous Suw^ T*?ecr singular, if not SomewKTi±?1SSa1' is part, of Mr Hornsby, that bTlh i f', tbe himself and other teacher'? fho c*aJm f°r a power which tihe law of th* exerc^- to judges of criminal courts w e*t»nds aMst **ry worst cW n ag~

president of the" Concn^11^ °i ad{ire8*(. as to the Liberation }nion- referred ""•■anted the soraw T 801(1 that h'~ P^nt, That iwnt Jw fT °De Practi<^ s^n of new bW? c"P)ous infu- S3 S'11- but th*y a^relr^ to their young men. A strong LWyd-Geargedsm would do them 'J by Llovd-Georgeusin he simnl-tr ° spirit," hopeful coSage, 7j motion. Tfcev wanted fitting Hti would respectfully cat! upon t uT cT ciety t^Zke a pea., of young men." <>yai service The Parish Church of Macclesfield, among the oldest and most interesting in England, w» W fc<u,uuu. Un 1 riday a sermon was preached bxr the Bishop of St. Asaph, who meSed following facts. The p" rish Church of Maccles- field ^consecrated in 1278 by Bishop Anifn Bishop of LichS There inill'SSSt^e6 conduct granted in 2177 by King Edward L to Bishop Anuui toMpass from Wales to England Y1? He and his retinue were to be allowed to hke with them their own pro- visions and other necceesaries, without molesta- tion or hindrance. Bishop Anian II. is des cribed in an old manuscript as "longt fortissi- mus privilegiorum sedis suse vindex et asser tor, that is, "the most stalwart to vindicate and maintain the rights of bis see." At the end of the year 1277 the Archbishop of Canterbury issued a letter asking for aid and protection for the St. A^aph clergy who were carrying through the diocese of Lichfield, in which Macclesfield then was, and the adjoining dioceses the book or text of the Gospels belonpino tL C.thear.1 of St AfpH.-and oollLtL for their church by exhibtins thin •• held in great reverence to Marches." wes and m

the second place, and, from wihat. he knew of j the railway men in his district, he was certain that t-bey would never rest until the trophy came to Bangor (applause).—Mrs Dawson distributed the diplomas, those for oil paintings going to Miss -Humphreys, Erwf air-terrace. — Mr J- i M'Michan showed a large collection of coins, and one of the smaller rooms was taken up with a. collection of mechanical drawings executed by !Mr Dawson. The decorative and art class made a presentation to Mis# Livesey, their honorary teacher, and a- like compliment was accorded to Mr Wall, the honorary teacher 'an the carving classes..