Carnarvon and Denbigh Herald and North and South Wales Independent

become, by prescriptive right from time imme- morial, holder of the cursal prebend of St. David's tCAatliedral. The value of this ecclesias- tical office is one :pound sterling. Taking advantage of the meeting of the

Welsh University Court at Aberystwyth, the Welsh Language Society held a meeting at the College on Saturday, over which Dr Isambard Owen presided. He was supported by a large number of Welsh educationists. Dr Owen I moved "that we are of opinion that the curri- culum of all our training colleges should make provision for instruction in the most improved methods in language teaching with special re- ference ir, Welsh and English." Mr T. Roberts, Brvnhyfryd. Swansea, seconded. The motion was supported by Mr Tom John, Principal Reichel, Professor Lloyd, and Principal Roberts, and carried. On Friday, the annual conference of the Den-

bighshire and District Temperance Association was held ill the Welsh Wesleyan Chapel School- room, Abergele, under the presidency of Mr J. Herbert Roberts, M.P. The election of offi- ¡ cers resulted as MIows —President, Mr J. H. Roberts, M.P.; vice-presidents, Messrs J. Har- rison Jones (Denbigh), John Roberts (Colwyn Bay), William1 Williams (Llanrwst), J. R. Ellis (Abergele), and Miss Gee (Denbigh); treasurer, the Rev Benjamin Hughes (St. Asaph) secre- tary, Mr Hugh Edwards (Huwco Penmaen), IRthyl. A public meeting w*as held in the eve- ning, when addresses were delivered by Mr J. Herbert Roberts, M.P., and Mr William Jones, M.P. The "Times" special correspondent who ac-

companied their Royal Highnesses the Prince and Princess of Wales on their tour was Mr James Edmund' Vincent. He is a Carnarvon- shire man. middle-aged. tall. well proportioned, dark moustached, and a brilliant conversation- alist. He was educated at Winchester and Christ Church, is. like manv literary men, a barrister, and is also Chancellor of the Diocese of Bangor. He is a great authority on strikes, and. indeed, it, was largely owing to his in- fluence and suggestions that a settlement was eventually arrived at in the Taff Vale affair He was at one time editor o? "The National Observer," in succession to Mr Henley, and. in addition to his work on the "Times," finds time to edit "Country Life." He married a sister of Mr E. T. Cook,'late editor of thp "Daily News." Garde-trine, roses, shootins,'UBd' docs are his principal amusements, and he also takes a keen interest in fne folk-Jon and legends of his native country. He Ay is specially thanked by the Prince of«!W».les for his services in connection with the tour, and received the commemorative medal. The success which attended the Van Houten' Cocoa House at the Glasgow Exhibition may be judged from the fact that no fewer than 534,572 cups of cocoa, were served at their tast- ing 'exhibit during the run of the exhibition. On several occasions,, the number of cups served exceeded 5000 per diem, and on one day reached 7495. The house itself, with its artistic design and tasteful furnishings, wa.s admitted: to be one of the features of the exhibition. The death has occurred at Llangelyniu Rec-

tory. near Oonway, of Mrs Bankes Pryce. wife of the 'Rev David Bankes Pryce, rector of Llan- gelynin. With the death of Mrs (Bankes Prvce. there passes away the last .surviving member of a distinguished family. The deceased lady was the daughter o'f the'late Canon 'Rowland Wil- liams,vice-oprincipal of Lampeter College, and a sister to the late Dr Rowland Williams, one o)f the authors of the famious "Essays and, Re- views. She was said to be 83 years of age, and had lived at LlangeTynin with her husband since 1866, previous to which she had resided' with, him in the benefices which he occupied in Anglesey. She took a. keen interest in all that related to the well-being of the parishioners, more especially in matters of education, beinjo- beloved Iby the children :of the National School. The remains of the deceased were interred in the parish churchyard on Wednesday, the funer- al being of a private character. 'There were present: Archdeacon and Mrs Bankes Pryce Mr Hugh Bankes Pryce, and Miss C. Bankes Prvcc" Miss Vincent, Mr R. Vincent Johnson Dr R. A. Priehard. and the ,Rev Mr Jones, 'Bettwsycoed. The officiating clergymen were the Rev Mr Jenkins, cuiute; Rev Mr Roberts Caerhun; and the Rev Mr Jcnes. Gyffin. Flor.-d tributes were sent, by rtb:> following Mr Row- land Williams. Mrs Burton. Mrs and the Misses ■Johnson, Amlwch Mr and Mrs E. W Johnson Llandudno; Mr and Mrs R. V. Johnson, do.; Misses James. Aberystwyth; Mr and Mrs Llew. Hmgbes. Mrs Dal'ton and family. Glyn; Mrs Tom Hughes, Mrs Morgen, Merai Bridge; Miss Gill .Mr■and (Mr* Tom Gill. Mrs Mavimnd and family, Dr Sydney Price. Rev and Mrs Jones. Gyffin; Archdeacon and Pryce. Canon and Mrs Thomas.

AMLWCH. ^7^" RECENT STORM.—Great anxiety pre- vailed here durmg the recent storm for the safety of three ships that hardened to be out. 7 e understand that the three are safe. although they were considerably damaged, but all the hands are safe1.

$nt?5 ^.uctiorv By Messrs Wra. Dew and Son. By Order tl the Mortflagpc COUNTY OF CARNARVON. FREEHOLD HOUSE and BU ILDING LAND PROPERTY, situate midwav between Bacsor and the Suspension Bridge, and useful COTTAGES in the CITY of BANGOR BRlN TAWEL AND BUILDING LAND. MESSRS W. DEW Knit SON have been 1. instri.i',tpi:J to offer foi SALE by PUBLiC AUCTION dnricg DECEMBER next the above Choice and V-.iuible Freehold Property. comprising an eren of 7a. lr. 30p. or theredibout8 with fr oolites to the r. ad leading from Belmeiis to thj Chester and Holyhead Road. clo*e to the Main Entrance to the Gor- pbwysfa Estate. Thia Property is situate in a commanding but snug position, and i* pre. eminently adapted for the erection thereon ot a Gentleman's Residence Or Villas of High Character. Also Four Cottages, being No. 6, Bathbone Street, and Ni1Q. 20 22, and ?A, Brjck Street. Further pit-ticulais or Mr J Roberta Janes, Solicitor, Rbvi or of the Auctioneers, Bangor una Handudno. oi85b 1- By Messrs Robert and Rogers Jones. Wednesday. December 4th, 1901. TALYr;AF;v MART.—Eighth Great Christ- j_ mas Show and fca!s "ihe sum of £ ?3 143 6d in Pnzc<1 will be offered for Competition. The entries include 150 Prime Fat Bullocks, Heifers, Cows and Ru1!s; 750 Ripe We'sb Wethera and Ewea 020 Porket Pigs and Calves. The majority o! the above Stock have been specially fed by all the well-known feeders in the Yale of Conway to meet tha demands of Chiistmaa £ Iarke' £ Luncheon at 11 o'clock a in. Sals at 12 o'c'cck nuon sh-irp. c48Sy678N 4A AI 1'48111" tia be let. TO Let,, BETHANIA CHAPEL HOUSE (W.C.M.), Craigydon, Llandudno.— For particulars apply, W. E. Williams, Llys Gwyneid. Llautfndeo. _rl93N TO Let, ROOMS in Carnarvon. Large com- M fortable Roomp, for or-e u: two gentlemen, to be Let, till end of January.—CSI3, Herald" Office, Carnarvon. c513w 0'FARWRS"FABM-to-L2t~at Lady- JL day next, situate on side of MH.m Road, midway betwten tbe Towns of Towyn and Abercicvey, Merionethshire. Ab >nt700 acres in extent. Excellent Pastures, Meadows, Friths, and Sheepwalka, About two mi'ea from two first-class stations co the Cambrian Railways.— Prvse H. Hughes, Towyn, Merionethshire. c507w __T- §0 fee LADIESI smart BLOU SE MATERIALS and JU FLANNELETTES, 4| yard Fall Dress I lengths. 3311; c°>rr;»p« paid, Patterns free.— Ventror Street W«v5-ehoo>ie; Leeds. c463w PURE COD LIVER OIL, Warranted Pure, JL d'rect from Manufacturer. Bottles con- taining pint and half, 2c, carriage paid. Special quotations for quantities.—K. Oolebridge, Cod I liiver Oil King, 73, Stanley Street, Grimsby, 1884. o383w I SECOND- HAND CARRIA GE S.—Intending purchasers should write for Mesara Ofiords' Monthly List of 150 selected carriages by the beet makers at low prices, for sale or hire. Post free from 67, George Street, Portman Square, Londoa, W. cl50]!! CAMBRIAN RAILWAYS COMPANY. rfX) BE SOLD BY PRIVATE TREATY t the several stacks of well-harvested HAY, of the growth of 1901, standing at the under- mentioned Stations on the Cambrian Railways, and estimated to contain the respective quanti- ties, more or less, also undermentioned, viz.:— LlaLymvnech Station, estimated weight, 6 tons Llansiintffraid, tfitto ditto 5 tons Kerry, ditto ditto 3 tons Boughrocd ditto ditto 4 tons Talgarth ditto ditto 6 tons Llanbrynmair disto ditto 3 tons I Pensarn ditto ditto 3 tons I Tals^rnnu ditto ditto 6 tons Portmadoo ditto ditto 4 tens ) Criccieth ditto ditto 6 tons Abereroh ditto ditto 4 tons For further particulars, and to treat apply to C. S. DENNISS, Secretary and General Manager. Oswe3try, November, 1901. v415cmw MaittwL fXTANTED, in a family cftwo.arespgct- VV able PERSON as Help. where servant is kept: good references required comfortable home to a suitable ptrpon Welsh preferred.— Apply Ellis (late Chemist), Tymawr, Abergele. 0493" WANTED, by the 10th December, a «?ood Plain COOK, for Amlwch; must have thoroughly good character, and be willing to give little help in hou.-ework.—Address, by letter, to Mrs Rucker, Post Office, Amlwch, I Anglesey. c5llw fX? ANTED, early in May next, within radius W of 6 miles from Llandudno Junction, detached UNFURNISHED HOUSE, with Garden; 2 Sitting-rooms, 4 or 5 Bedrooms; S. or S.W. aspect preferred. No family. Address « House," 38, Chestnut Street, Southport. r202 AGENTS. — Old-established London Firm wants a few ezergetic M5N to Sell Goods wholesale in industrial and agricultural districts; permanent profitable employment for whole or spare tim6; high commission; no risk.— Address, Position, 19, Pitehford fct., Stratford, London. o463w NGLESEY or NORTH WALES.—Wanted; A. to Rent, RESIDENCE, having two or three reception and four or five good bedrooms, in bracing situation, near are, cr otherwise, either with cr without land —Address, stating rent and fall particuJars, C471, Herald" Office, ) arvon- c471s "JJB JONES, DD.S., Ac. SURGEON DENTIST, I CRAIG OWEN (opposite the Railway Station), I BANGOR. DR TONES visits Llangefri every Tharsday at Lied", igan Road. Llanerchymedd from 10 to 1, and Amlwch from 2 to 5, with Mr Hughes, Stationer, 8, Market Street, Tuesdays, July 9th, August 6th, September 3rd, October 1st and 29th, November 26th, December 24t^. c Ebe-ezer and Llanberia, j-irat Tuesday aiter Pay Day t I Bethesda, first Tuesday rjcer Pay Day, &ngor every day except Tuesdays and Thurs- days. 11570 —Jlil-J? BOOTS and HAR- A NKSS waterproof as a duck a 1 back, toft M velvet and UlolBli tb.ree times as long; 9 pieman t odour HUO-8 COl.n urn«i n polisbin^r. 22 Exhibit.on W-DAL^ Highest Awards for sup«r- I ■ 'iority. Tins 2d, 6<i,ls, 2s 6d, 3! 3 BBS H J5CP> of Bootmakers, Saaafers, S II BBHIS^ Ironni'inuers &c. Manufac gj(| tory E." liulwicVi, Lonuon — 11 (^EXTENSIVE COLLECTIONS HYACINTHS, TBL1PS, &&& | i NARCISSI, LILIES, SNOWDROPS, CROCUSES, A Allbest SC1LH3, — &C. b moderate rates. 9 SClLH3, — Delivered Free by Bail H or Parcel Port. I jjggcriptive Catalogue, No. 650, I POST PBBB ON APPLICATION. I mum hwmmwuI M ^DicKSOHS°»r. GhestebJ) gasiness ^Mrtsscs. H. OWEN, PURVEYOH OF MEAT, BRIDGE STREET, CARNARVON. Guaranteed HOME MEAT OSLT. C45W TRY OUR SILK AND FELT HATS, Value guaranteed. STOCK OF DRAPERY GOODS at Lowest Prices. H. JONATHAN & SON. c276w MRS DAViES, HIGH STREET POST OFFICE, CARNARVON, Has a Nice Selection of PRIVATE XMAS CARDS now ready for inspection. Also Stationery Purses, Pouches, Presents, &c. WELSH DOLLS A SPECIALITY. c87E ^D W A R D jQ A V I E S, COPPER, BRASS. & TIN-PLATE WORKER SELL HANGING, GixS FITTINGS 31, GREENGATE STREET, CARNARVON. bing and Repairs neatly and personally attended to. o273w JJUGE JONES, SHIP AND BOAT BUILDER. SHIP CHANDLER, &c., 9, SLAT-tt QUAY, CARNARVON. All kinds of Hopes suitable for Shipping and Quarries in stock, Blocks, Oara, &0, Pitch and Tar, Paints, Oils, &o. Estimates free. c286s Government Contractor. TXT TT T> OWLAND, Late VV JLl. X\» Pritchard & Rowland, YACHT and BOAT BUILDER, SHIP CARPENTER, &c., THE HARBOUR, CARNARVON. Oars, Ropes, Blocks, &c., always in Stock. Boats for Hire. Inquiries solicited. Estimates Free. c498 O. rjl H O M A S (Late De Winton and Co., Carnarvon). CONSULTING ENGINEER AND VALUER. Estimates given for Engines, Boilers, and Machinery of all kinds, for Marine, Mines, and Quarries. Also Repairs Superintended. 8, CHURCH STREET, CARNARVON. C252B ■"ErD:jo-s^s- BILLPOSTERS AND GENERAL ADVER TISING AGENTS. 2, FAIR VIEW, HOLYHEAD. Fine large Posting Stations in most prominent j parts of Town and Country for 10 miles round. All Orders punctually attended to, and done 'I on most reasonable terms. a737w TO FAMILIES removing to or from all parts of tbe Kingdom (or storing Furni- ture).—MOUSELL and SON, Alexandra Park Depositories, Manchester,—(Telegrams: "Worldwide. Manchester.")—Inclusive estimates I submitted without charge —Enquiries may also be made, and testimonials obtained from Messrs J. W. ROGERS & CO., Masonic Halt, LLAN- DUDNO, c512r2COw STONIFEX ROOFING FELT. _I Never softens nor Dries. I J Everlasting, Clean, and Economical. Write for Illustrated Book and Name of Nearest Agent to D. Anderson & Son, Ltd., Lagan, Felt Works, Belfast. NO ANNUAL TARRING. BULBS. REDUCED PRICES for October and November. Choice assortment of fine well-grown BULBS. All carriage paid. Any quantity seot as a sampie order. Hyancinths, Is 9d per doz.; Tolips, Is 9d per 100; Narcissus, I, 2£1 6d per 100; Grocno, Is per 100. WAIT & CO., a307s 261, Sherlock St., BIRMINGHAM. I ¡ PRINTING 1 Printing! PRINTING 1 Printing! "Herald," Carnarvon. Printing! I PRINTING Printing PRINTING 1 Printing "Herald," Carnarvon. Printing: PRINTING 1 Printing PRINTING ESTABLISHED 1847. Q JQ VANS AND SON, COLLIERY AGENTS Axn COAL MERCHANTS. Sole agents for the noted Moss Hall," Bam- furlong," and Westminster Coals." Truck loads to any Station fAt Colliery Prices. J All kinds of Coals always kept in Stock. I Contractors to His Majesty's Government, the I Carnarvonshire bounty Council, &c. I Wharfs Railway Station, Carnarvon. Office: Slate Quay, Carnarvon. c323w — NOTICE: PLEASE note that the COLWYN BAY JL AND DISTRICT ADVERTISING and BILLPOSTING CO., Limited, have, owing to I he groat area now covered by them, ADOPTED A NEW NAME, and will in future bo known as the WELSH NORTHERN COUNTIES BILLPOSTING & BILLPOSTING & ADVERTISING CO., LIMITED Carrying on Business in tba* name at COLWYN BAY, LLANDUDNO, CONWAY, ABERGELE, PENMAENMAWR, PWLLHELI, AND PORTt"1ADOG. Parcels for Portmadoc to O. Roberts, 3, Church Street. Tremadoc. Parcels for Pwllheli to J. Elias, Gaol Street Pwllheli All other Parcels and Letters to Colwyn Bay WRITE TO Richmond Jones & Sons IB, BERRY ST., LIVERPOOL, for ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE PIANOS & ORGANS By all the Leading Makers. j I i Lowest Prices Cash or Hire Purchase System. ) IRON FRAME PIANOS from I 6 Guineas. AMERICAN ORGANS from 6 Guineas. Carriage.Paid to any Railway Station in Wales. Old Pianos exchanged. Full value allowed. Richmond Jones & Sons, I THE PIANO STORES, 13, BERRY STREET, LIVERPOOL. yll3s TO SECURE the GREATEST PUBLICITY for your Announcements, ADVERTISE in the "HERALD." ^umxm Jtdtescfi. ^TVinrr" "gTT" "ALEXANDRA" BISCUITS. JUST INTRODUCED. .3 FORTHCOMING AUCTION SALES December 4.-Talycafn, Christmas Sate, Messrs R. and R. Jones. December 11. — Carnarvon, Christmas Sale, Messrs E. H. Owen and Son. December. — Freehold Property, Messrs W. Dew and San. OUR WHOLESALE AGENTS are Messrs W. H. Smith and Son, Dale-street, Liverpool-; I Messrs C. Conlan and Co., Crosshall Street, Liverpool; Mr J. C. Aston, Smaillbrook Street. Birmingham; Messrs Everett and Sona, Bell's Buildings, Salisbury Square, London.

^n FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 39, 1901. THE TORY CAUCUS. Those whose political memories carry them back for 20 years can well remember the withering scorn which the old-fashioned Tories cast upon the National Liberal Federation. By way of scorning it, as a sort of Yankee dodge, they dubbed it the "Radical Caucus." But, very soon the great educators of the Tory party, Lord Beaconsfield', and; Lord Randolph Churchill, shewed that" in these latter days, the Tories, too, must make their appeal to the people and must organise the electorate. So a Tory caucus was formed and' there has just been "a great re- presentative gathering" of Tory delegates at Wolverhampton, discussing the questions of the day. Several of the discussions were interest- ing one being of peculiar interest to Wales. Very curious' was the discussion on Education. The fact that the Tories take it up at all, by way of calling for reform, is in itself curious. Then we have them actually demanding devolution of powers to the County Councils; and! protesting against "chaos overlapping and waste." We rub our eyes, and find that the speaker is Dr jRutherford Harris. Is he also among the prophets? Truly, it would seem so. He de- clared "It was in vain to talk of Empire, un- less they educated a truly imperial race." There is nothing new or wonderful in this declaration. I What is both wonderful and new is that it should have been made and approved at a Tory Con- gress. In spite of everything, the world) is getting on. Of course, the old leaven cannot be extruded J all at once. The venom against Ireland, and, in a less degree, the enmity towards Wales, both 1 remain. Just now, the result of the election at Galway. where the Nationalists elected one of their "hominum proborum" and sent a well- meaning Tory about his business, his once more roused) the "old Adam." So there are fierce de- mands for suppressing obstruction and for re- ducing the over-representation of Ireland. The I fact that the number of Irish representatives was fixed by the sacro-sanct Act of Union is less than I nothing in the estimation of the Tories, when it suits them to bait the Irish. Even the detestable Radical doctrine of proportional representation 1 shall not stand in the way. The candour dis- played in the discussion on "Irish Over-Repre- sentation" was quite refreshing. A Mr Inibert- Terry reminded tho Congress that they were mainly a meeting of Tory electioneers and that I if there was a general redistribution, the Tory party might lose as much as they were likely to gain. As an electioneer of experience, he thought they were not likely to gain as much as some of them expected. Some of the delegates shouted their dissent; and then the speaker shot I a heavy shell. The Tories, he declared, had never yet gained any advantage from redistribu- tion bills. "The last one did a great deal of harm to the party. If they were to have another, it must lead towards- three things—-the extinction of the small boroughs, the extinction of the whole Conservative representation of Wales and the detriment of the agricultural con- stituencies." This speech caused a great hulbbub. This was increased rather than allayed when Mr St. John Rjaike-s said! that as -one who had fought a Welsh constituency, and been soundly bealten, he had no hesitation in saying, in spite of the interrup- tions, that Mr Imbert-Terry was right. He pointed out that the two- divisions of Denbigh- shire were held by Liberals with large majori- ties, while Mr 'George Kenyon 'obtained o Con- servative majority of only 150 in the IDenbigh Boroughs. If, therefore, there was a redistri- bution, what would become of the .Denbigh Boroughs? This view was further emphasised when Lieutenant Pryee-Jones, M.P., said i't was perfectly true thalt with redistribution his seat (Montgomery Boroughs) would go, as well as the majority of the Welsh Conservative seats. No doubt (he proceeded), if asked, he might stand for some other Welsh constituency, and when that time came he had no doubt there were Unionists throughout Wales who would make a greater effort in the future to continue the Unionist representation of Wales in the House of Commons. When one or two subjects were put on one side, they would find Wales would be as Unionist as other parts of the United Kingdom. (Lieutenant Pryce-Jones alluded, no doubt, to the Land Question, Dis- establishment, Home Rule All Round, and a few other itrifles of that kind.) In the end, the resoluti-on wa-s passed, some o'f the delegates dignifying th-eira,nti-Irish fury by calling it a "sabred regard for justice." Liberals may now confidently expect to see the representation of Wales wholly Liberal, provided they remain united, and active, and faithful. Amusement may be derived from several other discussions of this caucus of electioneers. In- struction. combined with amusement may be had from a proposal made by a Worcester delegate, to the effect that imported food should be taxed, so as to "raise 'the price of wheat to. such a standard as will secure to the British farmer a fair remuneration (for his outlay in the cultiva- tion of the soil." His resolution and speech were unkindly described as "retrospective imbecility. The seconder of it spoke against it; there was much, uproarious fun and the crisis was reached when Mr WaHofd Green, M.P., quoted, amidst applause, a saying1 of a bygone statesman. "I am afraid protection is dead," said Disraeli, and when a friend rejoined that it might rise from the grave, he addled in his most sepulchral tones, "I fear protection is not only dead, but damned." The poor man from Worcester was ruled out of order, and howled down and. even- tually, his motion was rejected, in spite of his threaib to form a new party. Decidedly, the Tories are getting on. If, during the next twenty years, they make as much progress as during the last, they may yet give us Dises- Itaiblisbment, Home Rule, and Local Option.

It is with general regret our readers will learn that Mr LIoyd-Ge6rge, M.P., is unable to keep his public engagements in consequence of illness. his public engagements in consequence of illness. I We can only express the hope that the hon. I member's indisposition will be of a. temporary nature, for the party can ill spare his services at this supreme moment in its history. Writing I of the member for the Carnarvon Boroughs: "The Lobbyist" in "The Mark Lane Express," takes it for granted that he will be included in the next Liberal Ministry. "The Lo- I referring to Mr George Lambert's speech at the recent great Liberal meeting at Plymouth, writes "Mr Lambert needs a "warning mentor. He has not made so great an impression upion Parliamentary life that, as wfjih Mr Libyd- George, his inclusion in any future Liberal Ministry is inevitable."

LLEYN AND EIVION NOTES. Mr Osmond Williams has just been address- ing a series of meetings of his constituents in various parts of the division, and his speeches have given, great satisfaction. Mr Williams has advocated the taking of some steps to bring the war t10 a. 'conclusion, has strongly' expressed himself on the education and land questions, and at Penrhyn, the other day, delivered am out- spoken addtess on the temperance question. Merionethshire has every reason to be proud of the services, of its member to the, cause of Liberalism. The Pwllheli Council always shows1 com- mendable energy in all that it takes up, but I am afraid that. there is ground for the complaint that in putting up works of sea defen'ce, the council have a tendency to go in for work of I toio. light a character, thus occasioning unneces- '0 sary ependiture. This has Tbeen theca,se at the I place called "Spion Kop." The recent storm has caused considerable damalge at that plaoe, and 11 even at South Beach there are indications that the further expenditure of some scores, if not hundreds of pounds, will very soon bte necessary. In the long run, it would be much better tto con- struct, even at greater expense, work which would be capable of resisting the force, of the waves. Several matters of .great Inlterest were dis- cussed at the last meeting of the Penrhyn Par- ish Council. The reply of the Local Govern- ment Bloard to the effect that the council could borrow the necessary money to complete the work at the public cemetery, in spite of the fact that the County Council had otherwise decided, is certainly a victory for the council. Attention was called at the same meeting to the condition of the carriages on the F*?stini c>ir Railway. 11 do wot (express an opinion on the matter, but evidently the members of the council have strong I views, for they decided to communicate with the Board of Trade with regard to the same. I » » I trust that at last the Pwllheli Town Council has come to a definite decision, as to the time I cf meeting. Not long ago, the council decided I to meet on Tuesday afternoons, instead of Tues- day mornings. They did so for some time, but very «o«on got ba'ck to the old arrangement. Now they have decided to meet on Friday after- noons, and the arrangement ought to work well.

LOCAL AND DISTRICT NEWS The Rev John Owen, B.A., Gerlam, Bethesda, has accepted the call to the pastorate of the iBowydd Church, Festiniog. Mr Llewelyn Roberts, a member of the Ban-

CARNARVON. A LAD'S TRAMP TO AVOID A THRASH- ING.—On Tuesday, Jas. Hamilton, an intelli- gent-looking boy, was charged at Wigan with stealing a lady's silver watch from 68, Green- ough-street. — The Chief-Constable (Mr G. Hardy) stated that tihe facts regarding the lad's present position were .peculiar. He lived at 27, Wesley-street, Carnarvon, which place he left some three months ago, consequent upon being afraid to go home for fear of having a thrashing- from his father. It appeared his father had for- bidden him tal go bathing, but he did so. and knowing what he would get if he returned home h.e ran a £ ay: rcllld had .been tramping the country Mr TT,e i je?n near'^r aI1 the north. th\t L 7 aS6d for a rema»d a week, so ,,77,11? communicate with his parents tWhl iemn °wVt0 tW Thi* ^ould. be tJiou lit, be a better course t,0 take thin tn with /l aS a feJ>n—T^e magistrates agreed week V'eW- remanded the lad for a

COLWYN BAY. A CONCERT. The Royal Welsh Ladies' Choir under the conductorship of Madame No- vello Davies, gave a concert at the Victoria Pier J^avilicn, on Wednesday evening. The pro- gramme was of a popular character. THE LATE RiEV JOHN WILLIAMS -On Monday, the interment of the late Rev .Jnnn Williams, CaJvinistic Methodist minister, of Col- wyn Bay, took place at Talybont, between Con- way and Trefriw. The mourners included the sons and daughters of the deceased gentleman and other relatives and fnends; also a laro-e number of ministers 'froto! the surrounding coun- try. Before the cortege left the house, 't nifm- onal service was conducted by the Rev Dr Cvn- Wafal Jones (Colwyn Bay) and the Rev Francis Jones' (Abergele). THE PURCHASE OF THE GASWORKS.— The hearing of the arbitration between Colwyn ;Bay Urban District Council and Colwyn Bav 'Gas Company in the matter of the purchase of the company's concern under the Act recently I obtained by the district council will take place in London on Monday. The arbitrators are— For the district council. Mr Corbett Woodall, C.E. and for the gas company. Mr Newbig- ging, while Sir George Bruce will act as um- £ H- IiaJf:our Browne, K.C., and Mr -r. Ji. feniith. of Liverpool', have been retained as counsel 'by the council's solicitors (Messrs Chamberlain and Johnson, Llandudno), and Mr ft'. H. Lloyd will represent the gas company.

CONWAY | ,TP^U0SKD K?W INDUSTRY.—It is stated that negotiations are pending between 'i certain gentleman and the corporation with i view to securing the right of mining a portion i v1,1111'!6010 ^'here there are said to be valuable deposits of material for the manufacture of china, ware. A U-CTL'I!I-,—The Rev Keinion Thomas delivered a lecture on "Palestine" to the members of the Zion Literary and Debating Society on Monday evening. A feature of the lecture was the appearance of a choir in Eastern garb, who chanted appropriate selec- tions. Mr J P. Griffith conducted the choir I sidLfUr D' C'C'' Br-ya H7fl7d, pre- ASSAULT AND BEGGING. — Dr R. A. Priehard and O. Rowland. Eso., had before them, on Tuesday, a woman named Ann Thomas, Mold, but now stated to be ljvjuIT at Conway. Sbsi was charged with being" drunk and dis- orderly, and assaulting P.C. Wflliams. The defendant was sentenced to fourteen days' im- prisonment. for the drunkenness, and a months' imprisonment, with hard labour, for as«iultia.«r the police.—John Martin was sant to do four- teen days' imprisonment for bewimo- in Con- way. o NEGLECTING HIS WIFE AND CHILD- I'l'-N—At a. social police court, ion Friday before C. H. Darbishire, Esq., and 0. Row- lands. Esq., a man named Thomas W. Jones, hairdresser, Penmaenmawr. was charged with neglecting his wife and five children. He had been arrested on a warrant taken out by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, at Liverpool, where he bad' been for upwards of two months or more.—The Bench sentenced the prisoner to three months' im- prisonment with bard labour. SAD FATALITY. —Master Frederick Elling- ton, son ríf Colonel Eglington, was found dead in his bath on Thursday morning. The boy, who wa.s 12 years of age. had recently taken up his residence with his grandfather, Dr Henry Simpson, at 'Glanmorfa, and it appears that he went to take his usual morning bath about eight o'clock. Some time afterwards, on a. search being made, the body was found face downwards in the water. Dr Simpson at once applied artificial respiration, and Dr Pritchard, Con- way, was summoned, but life was found to be extinct,. THE SCHOOL BOARD.—A meeting of the school board! was to be held on Tuesday, but there was no quorum, the only members who turned up beng Dr R. A. Prichard and Mrs Fineham. The precepts were to be signed. and an unusually large number of parents were to be reported for the non-attendance of their children at school. Dr Priehard incidentally re- marked that the insrvector had informed him ihfit the attendance had been bad because there had been a. great deal of illness amonor the child- ren mumps, etc. As the inspector liad' a.utho- j ritr to prosecute, it was suggested to> him that he should summer, the worst cases. THE LIBERAL CLUB.—Since its establish- ment. in the Round Room, tbe Liberal Club is gaining both in popularity and numbers, the membership now being nearly 250. Arrange- ments are being made for holding various enter- tainments during the current winter season. The following have been elected officers:—Hon. president, Mr D. Lloyd-George, M.P. hon. vice-presidents. Mr J. Bryn Roberts, M.P.. and Mr J. Herbert. Lewis, M.P.. and Mr William Jones, M.P. president, Dr M. J. Morgan; vice-presidents, Councillor Thomas Foulkes, Rev W. Edwards, Mr A. Netherwood, and Alderman Hugh Hughes (ex-mayor) hon. trea- surer, Mr J. P. Griffiths, Regent House; hon. secretary. Mr D. M. Roberts; secretary, Ml' John Williams. Bradford House, ( A PROMISSORY NOTE CASK-At the I Llanrwst County Court, on Thursday, before his Honour Sir Horatio Lloyd, Hugh Roberts, Bryn Sir, Conway, sued W. R. Edwards, Post- office, Talybont, to recover JB10 2s 6d, being the value of a promissory note given by the plaintiff to the defendant, on the assumption I that he owed him that amount. The note was dated January 26th, 1901. and had been accepted I at the bank. Mr J. W. Griffiths, who appeared for the plaintiff, said that the parties had an account with each other, and the note had been signed and given in the belief, at the time. that the money was due. Eventually, it turned out that. it was the defendant that owed the plain- tiff Ai4 13s 6d. Thev now sued for the return of the value of the note.—His Honour said that "prima facie" the money was owing. He could not go behind that note. The plaintiff would be nonsuited.—Mr J. W. Griffith It will be the question of another action.

CRICCIETH AUCTION. — On Thursday, Mr R. Parry held a very successful sale at the Arvon. Stores, on the, furniture and books of the late Mr G. Owen (Geraint-). ZION LITERARY SOCIETY.—"Philosophy and Art" was the subject of an interesting ad- dress by the Rev J. Owen, M.A., at the last meeting of the above society. MISCELLANEOUS.—The ChlurClhIleople- of the town held their annual meeting for appoint- ment of managers of the. parish room last week. J—'We regiret rto annountce the death of Mr Charlie Williams, the brother of Mr Thomas Williams, the tinvn porter.

FESTINIOG. ACCIDENT.—Oto Saturday morning, whilst going to his work at the Lower Oakeley Quarry, Mr Evan Edwards, 10, Penygareg-street. Traws- fynydd, was seriously injured by being kicked by one o'f the horses. He had to be carried home. PRESENT ATI ON. —On Monday, at the L. *ud, N.-W. Station, Mr Lewis Thomas presiding. Mr George Hughes, booking-clerk, and Mrs Hughes, were the recipients of a lamp and a valuable timepiece, on the'occasion of their mar- riage. Mr Hughes (the station-master) and Mr R D. Williams made the presentation, on behalf of the railway employees. DiEAfTH OF MRS CATHERINE JONES. <On Monday morning, the death took place, at 60, EversTey-street. Liverpool, in her 83rd year. of Mrs .Catherine Jones, the widow of the late Mr Edward. Jones. Club House, Llan Festinicg, and the mother of Mr W. Jones (Ffestinfab) 'Mr 'Pierce Jones, Pengwern Villa, Festiniog; Miss, Ellen Jones, 23, New-street, Mold and Mrs 'Lewis Job Lewis, of the above address. Deceased spent her last day:? in Liverpool with her youngest daughter. She was the mother of twelve children, the eldest of whom; is our re- presentative in this district. It may be added that she was the daughter of the late Mr W. Jarrett. Trawsfynydd, and wm a sister to the late Mr Richard Jarrett, IPlasynfardre, Llnn- (j rilIn. Corwen. The Rev James Jarrett. Nevin, was her cousin. She was also the oldest mem- ber of the Peniel Church, Festiniog.

FOUR CROSSES. S_[,¡E. -On Friday, at Bwlchyfforddi. Mr R. Barry offered for sale the property of Mr Owen Parry, who is leaving. There was a good at- tendance, and good prices were obtained.

HARLECH. NEW (ECCLESIASTICAL DISTRICT.—Mr W. IR. M. Wynne. Lord Havlfeeli, and others, have issued an appeal, in which they say: "The chturch is at present tennporarily served by a eurate-in-charge, but it is felt that the time has come for Harlech to be made a separate eccles- iastical district, with its own resident clergy- man. Subscriptions to the amount of £ 1200 have been already promised in the neighbour- hood!. Local resources are, however, entirely inadequate to raise the £2000, the minimum sum required before the formation 01 a parochial district can be sanctioned." In recommending the appeal, the jBishop of Bangor says "The want of spiritual ministrations in Harleeh has been: a source of great It rouble to both my pre- decessors. It is impossible for one man to ade- quately minister to two parishes so distant one tfi'om the other. The income is not large enough to be divided, so that Harlech must be sepa- rately endowed. Of jaotase, £12000 must be only regarded as a starting-point."

HOLYHEAD. ADVERTISEMENTS.—Advertisements fer the "Holyhead Mail," "Carnarvon and Den- bigh Herald," "Herald Cymraeg," and "Papur Pawb," are received by Mr W. 0. Jones, Comp. ton House, Holyhead. SPECIAL COURT.—On Monday, before W. B. Jones. Esq.. William Davies, Glan'rafon, Pensarn, Amlwch, was charged- with being drunk and incapable in London-road on Satur- day evening.-—A fine of 5s, including costs, was imposed. SUCCESS.—Mr Leonard Tjrevor Williams, son of the late Dr 0. T. Williams, of this town, has successfully passed the intermediate exami- nation of the Incorporated Law Society. Mr Williams is articled to Mr T. R. Evans, and ') is a young man of considerable ability and much promise. HYFRYDLE DEBATING SOCIETY.—On I Wednesday evening, the Hyfrydle Debating Society met at the lecture hall, under the pre- I sidency 0ft>r*lev JUIML Williains. Mr Richard Davies^rnbria -street, read" an instructive and able paper on the late President McKinley, followed by remarks from Messrs R. Roberts, J. Lewis, and E. Williams. C' d ¡ TEMPERANCE MEETING.—On Sunday evening, a well-attended and enthusiastic tem- perance meeting was held at the town Hall. The o-athering was addressed by the Revs 0. M. Jenkins, "B.Di., LIangefm; Meyrick Jones Amlwch; and John Hughes, Holyhead. The Rev John Evans, London-road, occupied the eha.ir. GOOD TEMPLARY-At the ordinary I weekly session of the Excelsior Lodo-e of thf. Independent Order of Good Templars" it war-) resolved. "That this meeting rejoicps that the I Good lemplar Order nas become the oreatest temperance organisation in the world, and hails with pleasure the great fact that its 100,000 adherents in England have added a new branch for every day during this their Jubilee year." It may be stated that the above lodge meets weekly at the English neslevan lecture-room. PRESENTATION.—On Sunday, an interest- ing function took place at the St Cvbi's (Welsh) Church Sunday Schools, when the Rev R, Price,. B.A. (formerly curate, of Holyhead, ond now Rector ofDarowen), was publicly presented with various gifts as a small recognition of his labours in connection with the Welsh Sunday School. The presentations, which consisted of a solid silver preserve dish (double), case of silver spoons and tongs and silver toast rack, W21't. entirely subscribed lor bv the members and teachers attending the school in question. In opening the proceedings, the school superintend- enT. (Mr Theo. J. Roberts) alluded to the love and esteem in which Mr Price was held by all classes of the community, and especially in that '-fchool. They much regretted his departure from their midst, but: a.t the same time, wished him every good luck and happiness in, his new sphere of work, sincerely trusting that he would long be spared to continue in the work of the ministry.—Similar remarks followed from Captain. Thomas. Messrs. Robert .1 Hughes, B. Hughes, and others. The Chairman their called upon Miss Thomas (Vicarage) to make the presenta- tion. and which the latter did in a most grace- ful manner.—In reply, the Rev R. Price (who f appeared visibly affected) said that during his 21 years' ministry at Holyhead. creat changes had naturally taken place, and nowhere was that change more noticeable than in. that Sun- day School, where old familiar faces to them once. had now vanished. If, however, their lips were sealed in death, yet their influence still survived. The rev. gentleman afterwards spoke at some length on the importance of Sunday j School work, and espociafly the training of the j young in the, Holy Gospels. In concluding a most impressive address, lie said he was at a loss to findl sufficient words to express his thankfulness for those splendid gifts of which he had been made the recipient, and which ha reallv felt so unworthy of. He also desired to thank one and all far the unvarying courtesy shown towards him at all times. Iti concilia on, he trusted that his successor (whom he was pleased to see there that day) would s happy as, he had been during his stay at Holyhead, He considered him a young man of ^P1 end id promise, and that a better selection eon' not. possibly have been made.—The general or parish testimonial to Mr Price will b$. pre^nt^ C.dy in the new yw. MOUNT-PLEASANT CHURCH.—In con- nection with tba above church, on Wednesday and Jhursday last, sermons were preached bv Principal Probert, of Bangor; Revs D Rees (Capel Mawr), J. Williams (Hyfrydle), and R. Howlands (Wesleyan). The occasion was the anniversary of the settlement of the Rev E. B- Jones (pastor), who was inducted seven veirs ago. THE RESOLUTION.-—H.M.S. Resolu- tion, of the channel squadron, which, in- the future, is to be the guardship of the North U .iies coast and the Dee azid Mersey, arrived here^ about 8 p.m. on Monday. The* "Resolu- tion" is a steel-armoured battleship of the Naval Oefence Act programme, and was completed. for sea in 1893. She was bui-h bv contract at- the yard of Messrs Palmer at Yarrow. aim. engined by the same firm. He ? length is 380 feet: beam, 75ft. maximum draft, 27ft. 6in. and her displacement, 14,150 tens. Her lead- ing armourment consists of four 67-ton guns. Her speed is 17.9 knots. The '*R*ysolution' way commissioned at Portsmouth in December. lo93, as one of the ships of the channel squad- ron. She carries, all told, a crew of over 65? hands. She is said to have cost the Govern- ment a million pounds to build. TH ELECTRIC LIGHT QUESTION.-A special, meeting of the council was held' on Wed- 7eilin"' Mr.W-. D- Jones- J- £ -> the communication was read from the formin1?. i Sunday Observance Society, tlip I'nnnTf local Sunday Schools, thanking ,1 c _^or the interest evinced in prever.t- mg the senmg of newspapers in the public Rtreets on Sunday,, and expressing a hope that they would continue to support the movement A large number of communications were read from electrical engineers in response to a cir- cular sent out bv Mr J. Lloyd Griffith (clerk). After considerable discussion, it was i-esolved only to employ the services of an efectrcal engineer to do the preliminary work to enable the council to obtain a Provisional Order. A certain electrical engineer was named, and Mr J. Ll. Griffith undertook to make inquiries as to his suitability for the work, and report to the council.—On the motion of Mr Joseph Evans, it was agreed that the whole council should resoive itself into a committee to carry out the scheme.

LLANRWST. n I'LliJ-i;. We are. glad to learn thaS, Mr David Jones, solicitor,, is recovering from his recent illness. ILLNESS OF MR ROBERT JONES. —We regret to learn of the indisposition of Mr Jones, butcher, Conwav House. CHILDREN'S GUILD.—This Guild has on hand a humorous cantata, entfried "Playmates." I The Rev J. J. Jones is the teacher r^DfEi'SuCfl0IR -Mrs D- J°^s- of Wellington House, has undertaken to train a ladies choir for the forthcoming Eisteddfod at Irefriw. 0 RECOVERED.—The Rev J. J. Jones, curate, who has been confined to his rooms, suffering from a severe cold, is much better, and able toat.tend to the Church services. LECTLRE. Williams or Wern" was the subject of a very instructive and entertaining lecture delivered by the Rev Elfed Lewis Lon- don, at the Public Hall, Trefriw, on Fridav skfed'n° "^avies "I°nes- solicitor, pre- fhturÓT, th3 remains of f'X-P.C. Evans, Bridge-street, were interred in the graveyard attached to the new Church. The deceased, who had been indisposed for severa? months, was an officer stationed at Pentre- yoelas some six or seven years ago. and while in the- execution of his duty met with an acci- dent which necessitated the amputadon of one of his arms. He was deservedly popular, and 1- 'TI highest respect, bv all who knew him The local police acted as pall bearers at the funeral, while the Rector officiated. Tiitf deceased leaves a widow and several children to mourn his loss. RATEPAYERS' ASSOCIATION. -Whnf is called "The Llanrwst Ratepayers' Association has been established, with Dr T. E. Jones (Henar) as president. According to the rules adopted at a meeting held on the 20th" inst.. it has as its object "the welfare of the town and the interest of the ratepayers generally and to select and support candidates for the'council." The following are the officials :— President. Dr J'P" Henar: vice-president, Mr Robert Williams, Gwydyr House; treasurer, Mr F. A- Charlton, Denbigh-street; general secretary, Mr P. S. Jones, Furniture Warehouse; assist- ant secretaries, Messrs A. E. Elias. Brewery, and B. Haves. Station-road; le^al advisers, Messrs J. W. Griffith, solicitor, Llanrwst: J- H. Jones, solicitor, do. W. P. Elfas; 15-A. (Oxon.), solicitor. Llandudno.

NANTLLE. PENTGIROES' COUNTY SCHOOL. Last week, Mr John B. Davies, IBoard School, Llan- liyfni, was elected, -unopposed a member of the governing body of the above, school.

PENRHYNDEUDRAETH. .MISSIONARY.—On Monday, at the Naza- reth Chapel,. the Rev Dr Griffith, a missionary from :the Khassia Hills, addressed a large as- sembly. The Rev J. J. Evans presided APPOINTMENT.—Mr T. G. Godsall. Cam", has been appointed to succeed Mr Jones as cation-master.

PORTMADOC. FUNERAL. The funeral of the i, C'nt. Parry, of.Borth, which was a oriv 1 place on Saturday, ;,t the curW^v 'riV- P -V G. Parry, etc.. officiated. THE LIBERAL CLUB.~0n Eiir • ■ ■- opened at i T'^rv u'* 01 110 confidence ir tl-- p-».•••- <■ l?T7mm,wvi!wssal-L1 -r II >h u a Richard Davies. C. .uf was appointed with a inajoritv eight .against Mr C. E. 'Breese, his (Conserve.; c opponent. COiNCERT.—On Wednesday evening, a ¡;t evening concert was held at the Voluntft-r ;1 HaIL Chairman. Mlv C. E. Breesc A:1 i :e^ Miss Pattie May Roberts. Miss M. L, c, )< Mr R. B. Thorpe, Mr EZrH. Lewis Mr C. Wan. Pian0, Mr W Williams vjulin, ¡)ir D. B. Thomas; oboe. Mr A, Ivor Evans • clar- ionet, Sergeant-Instructor J. Hammond- f** L" ^™ts iwud P Sivmv™'S "Utside the hall. WPS. iIn the Bang°r Cathedral, last week, the marriage took place of Mr R. Errrvs Robe-rts, the youngest son of Councillor Ebt-n- ezer ,Roberts, to Miss Grace Williams, the second daughter of the late Mr W. Williams Bøthesdæ. and' a niece of Mr C. Jones, of the Cathedral. 'Miss Annie Williams (sister) w..s the bridesmaid; and Mr T. Garth Jones, solici- tor, Portmadbc. acted as best man. The Rev.?: Mr Edwards (vicar) and (Davies (curate) offi- ciated; The honeymoon will Are spent in Lon- don and Liverpool.—The marriage 01 Miss T v li-. Roberts (daughter of the late Mr W. K yflh Roberts) and Mr Charles Dempsev. was solemn- ised. on Wednesday momincr, M 'tnt' G,nth Chaipel, by theJRev J). ,E> Jenkins." Den The newly-married couple left for iLondta for the honeymoon. THE SOCIETIES. -At S. Johns Church IS'ociety, the Rev LI. R. Ifurh- M.A., presiding. 'Mr Key. Minffordd Seitv Ouarry, read a paper on the "Gfithe.nburch U "see-Haneous meetings were held ao the Wesleyan 'Society, Mr J. P. Roberts pre^ siding; the Memorial Chapel. Mr E. Pierce in *>!e <[l'a'r ai,<I the Church Society, ,'the R«v-Ljf. K,. Httg-hes presiding.—Elbenezer Society, the* vrV 'Hughes in the chair, papers bv rl '^e-ndoline Roberts and Miss /Jrifliths.— raberiKicte Society, Mr Hobert Hughes in chair. a debate on "Vegetarianism.' opened bv Mr J. R. Roberts and Mr William Parry. Thi majority was not vegetarian.—Garth .So:tiv, Mr R. J. Purcell presiding, -a debate on "Whe- ther moral suasion or prohibitive legislation is the 'best means to promote temperance" was opened by Mr Hugh Jones, Garth-terrace, and Mrsi E. M. Owen.

PWLLHELI. OUR REPRESENTATIVE. Mr William Jones (Ffestinfab) may be s;<.ren at the Eifl Tem- perance Hotel, every Wednesday. Reports an. advertisements may be leffc there for I]Írrl. -The charge of drunkenness pre., ireu agu.nst Thomas Owen, iunior. Ne»r- J, ffe,i'-a' e l^tty sessions, was adjourned, »<irt T? I") 'sniissed as stated in our report. Mr E. Uav-es who defended, having to depart, be- fore all the witnesses could be heard, au art- joumment Was agreed to. THE COUNTY SCHOOL.—At a special sitting of the governors of the County School, Mr D. H. Davies in the chair, it was decided that the bursaries be 15 in number, ranging from £ 1 10s to £ 4 10s in value. The appointment of Miss Fox, B.A., as a successor to Miss Young^ B.A., as an assistant mistress, was confirmed.