Carnarvon and Denbigh Herald and North and South Wales Independent

CARNARVON BOROUGH PETTY SESSIONS. MONDAY.—Before the Mayor (R. 0. Ro- berts, Esq.), J. R. Pritchard Esq.. Kdw-r-f Hughes, Esq., J. R. Hughes, Esq. DRUNKENNESS.—Owen E. Jones. J ny- marian. Cwmyglo Hugh Williams, jockey, Gian'rafon Mary Gallagher. D. Roberts. h.rt- dinorwic and Hugh Hughes, Bethel, were 7,rEl for drunkenness. PROFANE LANGUAGE.—For mn^ii'L' use of piolane language, John C. Roberts. "vV?il- street, was fined 5s and costs, and Huth P-.triy, Palace-court. 2s 6d' and costs. A SATURDAY NIGHTS ROW.—A batch of young fellows named Thomas Hughes. Llan- faglan: William Williams. Caegwyn: Tliomas Owen, Bettws Garmon;' and Owen Jones. Ty'ny- gongl. Caeathraw, were summoned for commit- ting a breach of the peace, and John YVilliams.- H,fnd v R-hug Uchaf, Waenfawr. for being drunk. — Superintendent Rowlands said that grave complaints were made that gangs of young men returning home from town to the country on Saturday nights created disturbances in the outskirts of the town, and the residents of South- road and Llanbeblig-road were molested and dis- turbed. In consequence of these complaint-, hie had told off several officers to watch these localities after closing time on Saturday nights, and the result was that the defendants were brought up.—Sergeant Rowlands swort. that he heard great shouting, cursing and sounds of fighting. He hurried to the spot, and found the defendants there among others, who escaped. —Evidence was given also by Mr Hugh Hughes, who said he could not identify the defendants, but he heard a great noise outside and he had to get out of bed to tell them to be quiet.— in- spector Edwards also gave evidence --The de- fendants said that there was a bit of quarrelling iraiong themselves, but the cause of the disturb- ance was that they had been set upon by another crowd whom they had failed to identify.The case against Owen Jones was dismissed.—John Williams was fined 2s 6d and costs for drunk- enness. and the other defendants weie bound over 1 o keep the peace and to pay 7s 6d co=ts.— The flavor said he was glad; the police Lad done quite right in bringing the cases forwa rd. He had often been troubled himself by similar oc- currences and had been obliged to go out of the house to stop the quarrels. • RESPECTABLE" PEOPLE.—Margaret Ro- berts, Llanberisi, was summoned for being drunk at Carnarvon. She did not appear, but Mr Ingham. from the office of Mr Richard Roberts, appeared to plead guilty on her behalf.—Mr J. R. Hughes asked why the defendant did not ap- pear. — Mr Ingham replied that she uieadect guilty. She was quite a respectable woman.— Mr J. R. Hughes That's the worst of it. We nnot have one law for the "respectable" and uuother for other people. She must appear. NBECENCY.—For acting indecently on the s4i>et. >arah Cavanagh, of Durham., was sent to prison. for 14 days. ASS \t LT.—A case of assault, in which there w: a great deal of conflicting evidence, was,- heard. The complainant was William Hughes. zin hi" assailant was William Stringer, of Menai I ridge, Both) men have stalls every Saturday iir- Castie-square, Carnarvon, and Stringer objected- to Hughes pitching his tent on the spot which ha had selected. There was a row. and Stiinger struck Hughes, knocking two of his teeth out. One of the witnesses for the defence was a man named Adams, who stated that the complainarst bit the defendant in the thumb, which he after- wards dressed, whereas the defendant himself told the Bench that he was bitten in the finger. Adams also told the magistrates that the defend- ant did not strike the complainant in the face, but upon being pressed by Mr Allanson. who ap- peared to prosecute, he admitted that the de-- fendant did strike Hughes: on the chin. The è-e- fendant, who conducted his own case. modified^ his version of it after the evidence of Adams, and wished the Bench to understand that he was bitten in the thumb but a police constable who was called to the scene of the affray said that tha defendant was bleeding from the finger, which, according to Hughes, was bandanged before thie fight began.—The Bench believed the evidence of Hughes, and fined Stringer 10s and costs. Both Hughes and Stringer were also bound over to keep the peace. Adams was severely reprimand- ed by the Bench, and he was given to under- stand that he had narrowly escaped being pro- secuted for perjury. A VIOLENT TRAMP.—David Wilson, who was described as a tramp, hailing from Man- chester. was brought up in custody on a charge of creating a disturbance and causing damage at the workhouse. According to the evidence, the defendant asked for admission at the workhouse gate, and became very abusive when the porter demanded to search him. They got into a small room close to the gatte, and there the defendant. smashed two oil lamps on the floor, and threw a. mat on the fire which he had thus ignited, and after striking the porter in his mouth, he locked himself in. The master was called, and after some difficulty got the defendant to let him into ( the room. The defendant then kicked a small dog about, the room. and aimed a. blow at the master, who warded it off with another which sent the Tramp sprawling.—Defendant was com- mitted to prison for one month.

.'? The fidlt for new trade is ever present but good advertising is the tradesman's most forcible anunuruuo^ £ atkm ^'g^ate's- Court, on Mondav considerable argument prevailed in respect irf the lacense of the C^grll^dion Arms Llan- house bieeai closed during the jrnst two or three months owing to the refusal! of ■tille maygrettrates to make a new .grant. On Mon- "r" • O. Evams. acting on behalf otf brew- ers. who are th.; owners of tihe house, applied tor a. new license in (favour of ijbihn Joio-s. who was already in possession.—'Mr Marst™ opposed toe n.pp.!C3" ioj. on behalf oif the residuary legar- te, anl ex";T3trix under 'tfu" -will of the late Mrs 'Catti^r^ Davies. 'He argued that Mrs Edwards was st.in in possession*, and that Jones, for whom Mr Evans appearied. had been put in by pickaxe aivl crowbar action.—iMir Evams contenclled that Mr "Ma'^hon had no "loous ybandti," a/> the other i executor (Mr Roihert- Davies) had come to tenmn with tftie brurvers.—TPhe ma.srifetifa/tes detended that Mir 'ilar^tan hirud no "locus standi," aza the It. oemse was grantted "to John Jonies.

CRICCIETH. RECOVERING.Mr W. B. C. Jones, whfo '"As been ill for isoonis time past, is gradually Recovering. WBDDING.—On Monday, at Live Salem JWl. Pwllheli, the marriage took place of Mr W. P. Jones and Miss Ellen Pugih Jones, Shop ■NewyddL The officiating minister was the Rev "Oim Ellis.

LLANGEFNI. I SUCCESS. — Mr Charles Rowland Johns. of Chester, and now of Llangefni Goods Department of the North-Western Railway Com- I^nv, has gained the first prize in shorthand. 9-he examination was conducted at Chester, and ^luded all the members of the staff in tihe *k%head and Chester district meeting in the Shorthand classes. This young main' sat in the division, and was awarded the first prize for and accuracy. This is the second award "^t he has obtained in these clasvea.

LLANRWST. SUCCESSES.—iMr Robert Owen Roberts, Victoria, House; Miss J. Jones, RhiwdJafman and: Miss Blodwen Thomas, Watling-srtreet, are all among the successful candidates in the ■Kings Scholarship Examination. WEDDING.—A veiy pfretty w<ed'd!ing was ^etnnized at Zion Uhapel last week, the oon- parties being Miss Sallie daughter of the late Mr James Hughes »j5"es, Oldi Stamn Office, and Mr Alfred Hock. Rev W. Thomas, minister, officiated, and! fjjf Alfred T. Hughes was 'present as registrar, bridle, who wore a brown cloth costume, hat to match, w*as given away by her pother-in-law Mr Evan Owen, and the bridies- ivas Miss Hammonds, of Llanrwst, who a gown of electric-blue, with hat to match. T W. J. (Roberts was groomsman.

MINFFORDD. K N'TERTAINME NT. --On Wednesday night, literary society held the final meeting for the preceded by a supper prepared1 by the tIq; Y-members. About 70 members and others Tp to the tables. In the meeting that followed, j* R. Lloyd Jones presided, and the following part:—Songs were given by Messrs D. 0. J. G. Thomas, and Timothy Phillips; jjSSfcs E. Alice Jones, and L. J. Pugh; recita- ai^S Miss Jane Williams (Ceridwen Madog), j^Po^tical addresses by Ceridwen Madog, Mr a.^ ^rce, and Mr M. E. Morris. Prizes were j^^rded to the following:—Messrs D. 0. Ro* \r s'. Hughie Jones, Timothy Phillips, E. R- J. Jones, etc. Messrs W. Jones, I ^"wid-terrace, and Griffith Thomas were the f al Indicators. Officers for the next session were r a|^> elected.

PENMAENMAWR. I tJI'iKRRlBLE CLIFF ACCIDENT. — The e ve-year-old son of William Williams, a man gaged, at the Darbishire Stone Quarry, whilst ^^h others on, a cliff at Penmaenmawr, .Monday, fe]| over the edge, and dropping a niendous height into the sea, was killed in- l*ntaneously.

PENRRYNDEUDRAETH. I OjttE KING'S SCHOLARSHIP.—Mr Taliesin lams have passed the ct^e schWarsh'ip examination in the second SECOND LECTURE. —> Oil Tihiuirsday !MT J. R. Prachutnd, J.P., IPOrtimaidioa, V^redi (his -second lecture <a!ti the School jiL Egypt." The cfhioir rendered some muisieal Mr iR. iPiajrry, awct ioneer, .preisiikiled. S^fiUDRAETH COUNCIL.—On Tuesday, a meeting of the Council was held' to con- the plans of Mr Foster with respect to sewerage scheme. Mr W. Jones pre- • No definite result, was arrived ait until r^niiiual meet'inf of the Council. GOOD TEMPLARS. — Deudraeth: l^jj,rsday, Mr R. G. Pritchard presiding. A tw^taneous meeting was held, the fofiowing Ci successful competitors:—^Messrs O. 0. 'i0^, Elias Jbnets, Ridhlard Humphreys, and .Williamis.—Minffordd1: Mr William Jones AJJ interesting address was delvered J- E. Williams. Vs ;SO0,L' BOAR1D.—On 'Saturday, the mem- Jkhe (Board met, nndter* the ,presid|emcy of OrJr- ^ribdhaird' to consider a'ppM'oationis ^inie^ tesi'stant-miastieir ini tlhie mixed smool J^l^J'Pplioa.tioTi'S iiad been received. —1 Mr L. i8i aissisitant-master at the Fes- J^Shier iGrade Sdhool for IBoys, w eeleicit- to an: agreement with respect to 8Ü.cC PORTDINORWIC.

—Miss Jennie Jones, of tJhe Board Mtiloh' the diajuigfhifcer of Mr Owen Jones, JCin2) ^ttage, ihias' succeeded in passing the ^pcholar-sihjip 'Exatminti.tion; also, Mr Wj'furJ^ Wil1i:alDlS biaN obtained second-class MEETING. — On Friday ,i J^y> a competitive meeting was heldi auspices of tlhe Betbania Ch'apel. The •> n ^-he Revs J. Owen, M.A., Cric- T?P«)Wen' (Alafon) • andl Mr W. v F R G.vS., Aberystwyth. David Evans, Mus.Bac., ^frivai • t'» J;11 (Alafbn), W. R. Owen, Bryn- ^ui-.Ow'en, M.A., W. Jones. Beth- Hughes, J.P., Terfyn Mr Lewis Mi^T' Bangor; Mass Owen, B.A., Holywell; ^aTmfrvjii nes' B Wrexhaim; Mrs Owen, ^e-]'l The accompaniists were Miss Fourcrrtsses. and Mr O. C. Jones, ■L-ipal a-oraiT06' The following were the prin- School TTS:T"Essays (a) Mr Owen, Board (b), Mr J. Williams, Squill) • ?r>?<XVfai^ 'the Rev W. Wilson Roberts Mr Robert Hughes, Portdinorwic. Poem: Mr Isgaer Lewis, Carnarvon. Elegy: Mr Edward' Hughes (Menaifab). Epitaph Mr R. Mom Williams. Two stanzas Menaifab. Chief chioral competition, prize JB5: Portdinor- wic Choir. Juvenile choir: Brynmema-i Clioir. Hymn-tune "Catradoc" and party. Challenge solo Will Roberts, Bangor. Soprano solo MissBMwem Roberts. Llangefni. Tenor solo Mr Ted Jones, Baingor. Bass solo Mr Will Roberts. Bangor. Duet: Messrs Will Roberts andi Tedl Jones. Solo 1, Annie E. Williams, Saron 2, Annie Laura Williams, Saron. Hymn- tuine: 1, Miss Laura P. Jones; 2, Miss A. Elias. Composing a tune: Out of 19 candi- dates, Mr W. Henry Lewis, Portdinorwic, ob- tained' the first m-ize. Ear-test: John Morris Williams. Table centre: 1, Miss A. Lewis, Augusta-place; 2, Miss Williams, Eivion House. Recitations: (a), Mr Williams, Man- chester House; (b), 1, Miss Kate Rowlands, Tanymaes'; 2, Miss Edith Charles Jones.

PORTMADOC. SUCCESS.—Mr James Jones Roberts has passed the King's Scholarship Examination. HOCKEY.—The Bangor Hockey Club suc- ceeded1 in bealttag the local ladies' club by eight goals to none last week. THE CHURCH SOCIETY.—Monday, the Rev LI. R. Hughes presiding. Mr J. Tobias, solicitor, delivered an address on "Old English towns." FIRoi" MATE.—Mir LI. F. Roberts, the son of Captain Roberts, "Prince Llewelyn," Borthy- gest, has succeeded ii passing his examination as firstt. mate. LECTURE.—On Wednesday evening, at the Snowdion-street Board School, the Rev J. Salt, B.A., Pentrefelin, delivered a lecture on "Switzerland." SUCCESSOR.—We understand1 that the Rev u. E. Williams. Caerdeon, Barmouth, is to suioceed! the Rev LI. R. Hughes, M.A., as rector of St. John's; MEMORIAL.—On Sunday night, the Rev R. Richards, Rhyl, preached; a memorial sermon to the late Mrs Morgan Jones. The "Dead1 March" was .played1 on the organ by Miss Lewis, Belle Vue. POLICE COURT.—At the Petty Sessions, on Friday, before R. O. Williams, Esq., and W. » altkin, Esq., the only cases heard were those ag'ajinst Thomas John and W. Paul, who were fined1 for being drunk. DEATH.-On Thursday, at the age of 83, the death took x>lacei at her son's residence, High-street, of Mrs Evans, the widow of the laite, Mr Lewis Evams, and, the mother of Mr John Evans, draper. A VACANT SEAT.-A year has now elap^l since the election of the Urban Council, and the vacant seat of Mr D. Morris has not yet been filled. Consequently an important part of the town is not fully represented. Why does the Council not take steps to fill it is a question often asked. MUSICAL. Y Bugail Mwyn" was per-. formed at the Memorial Chapel schoolroom by the male voice choir, under the conductorsihip of Mr Windsor Jones. They were assisted by Miss Pattie May Roberts. Miss Lilla Jones, and Mr J. Brylanit (Eos Brychan). Mr D. Morris, Oakeley Wharf, was, the presidient. SACRED CONCERT.—A sacred concert was held' on Friday under the auspices of the Ghristiani Endieavour Society 6f the English Presbyterian Church. The accompanists were Miss H. Kellow and Mr R. E. Jones. The following contributed to t'he programme: — Misses K. Jones, Pattie M. Roberts and Messrs Arthur Dames and Edward Lloyd. THE LOCAIL 'CUP.—The semi-final ties of the local football cup competwcion were played on Saturday. The firs, match between the "Cloth Trad'e" and the "Remnants was very evenly contested', and resulted in a draw, each side scoring once. The match between the "Teachers" and the "Slate Trade" also proved a very eveau game, the latter just winning by two goals; to one. ENTERTAINMENT.—On Wednesday, the Tabernacle Band of Hope children partook of a tea prepared to wind up the session by the ladies of the church. An entertainment followed, pre- sided over by Mr John Owen, Paris House. Mr D. Jones, Snowdon-street, was the condui '>r. Gifts of books, etc., were given to the children, and addresses were delivered bv the Rev J. J. Roberts, Messrs Jonathan Davies, J. Jones, W. Roberts, etc. AMBULANCE CLASS. — On Thursday evening, Dr H. Jones Roberts, Penygroes, in- spected the ambulance class in connection wifli the Cambrian Railways Company, at Port- madloc. The examiner found every satisfac- tiion in the replies and the usual work. The following were the successful oamdidates:- W. Jones (station-master), W. J. Hughes, D. J. Roberts, 0. D. Williams, E. C. Thickens (clerks), David Watkins, Robert Jones, Edward) Davies (porters), John. W. Evans, Robert Davos, Edward Humphreys, E. R. Humphreys, Edlward Evans, Evan 'Richard's, Edward Hughes (Alfomwen), and Tom F. Jones (engine driver) FUNERAL OF MRS MORGAN JONES.— The funeral of the liate Mrs Morgajti Jones took plate on Saturd'ay last, amid signs of general sorrow and' sympathy. The chief mourners were:—First carriage: Revs T. Owen and R. Mon Hughes. Dr S. Griffith, Mr W. Jones, Northi and South Wales Bank. Second' carriage Captain Morgian. Jones, Dr Peter Jones (son), ^bergele; Captain H. Lloyd, formerly of Tal- sarnau and Mr G. Hughes, Llanengun. Third carriage Messrs Evan Evans, LBanengani; W. Griffith, H. LI. Jones, and' Richard Hughes. Fourth carriage Messrs' John Lewis, Robert Hughes, Lloyd, calbinet-maker; and W. H. Evans, High-street. The Rev Thomas Owen aindl the Rev R. Mon Hughes, and Mr ElVan Thomas, Llanengan, officiated at 'the house and at tihie graveside. DEATH OF MRS PARRY.—On Thursday evening, the death took place of Mrs Parry, the wife of Inspector Henry Parry, of the Cambrian Railways. Deceased was 55 ^ears of age. The funeral, which was a private one, took place on Monday, at the public cemetery. The chief mourners were: Mr H. Parry, Mr W. H. Parry (Carnarvon), Mr J. Parry (Bala), and Mr Henry Parry (solicitor). The services were conducted by the Rev E. Myrddin Rees, Pwllheli. There were also jpresent beside the family, the four deacons of the church, -Messrs J. K. McKerrow, J. McKay, J. Rhys "Evans, M.A.. amd J. Kel- low; also Mr R. Newell, the treasurer, and Mr Robert Williams, ex-deacon of the church. This was in accordance with the Trash of Mite Parry, who had specially requested that the arrangements should be carried out wftth as much privaov and simplicity as possible. Along the route blind's were lowered and every tokeni of respect was paid to her memory. BRAV Jvav i. —Captain: T. Davies, of the "Uifeorn," on the 10th inst., at Yarmouth, saved the life of a woman who fell into the sea, near to the plbjce where Captain Davies saved the life of a I:a.dnoo long ago. The woman was brought before the magistrates on the following day, and! charged! with atttemptt.ed suicide.— Captain Davies, testined that he was going from the ship to post a letter when he saw defendant jumping from the quay into the water. He immediately jumped! in after her, and after swimming for about 12 yard's, succeeded in getting hold of her. She was then O'ldt¡ into a> fishing boait and landed.—The Chairman of the bench remarked' that this was am act of great bravery and worthy of recognition.—The Chief- Constable wished to remark that Captain Davies, when there last, July, succeeded in savitag 'the life of a lad, and that act was now undter the consideration of the Humane Society., —The Chairman said' that he expected that this act. would! also be placed: be'fore the same authorities.—The woman was put under the care, of her friends. •

PWLLHELI. I' THE KING'S SCHOLARSHIP.—Miss E. A. Hughes. Lleyn-street, has successfully passed the above examination in the second-class. FISH CULTURE.—Professor White, of the Bangor College, delivered! a lecture on' "Fish Culture" in the Town Hall. The Mayor (Mr R \?;vROADPrLITB^RY SOCIETY.-On Thursday evenm'g. the Rev E. Myrddin Rees presiding, a social evening was spent and an interesting programme was gone through. FAIR.—The following were the prices^ at, the fair —Bullocks from £ 10 to £ 12; niilchcmvs, £ 9 to £ 12: two-year-old heifers, £ 6 to £ 9 yearlings, L5 to t7; horses, L40 to £ 47, fat pigs, 4Ad per lb. LECTURE.—"Church History" was the sub- ject of an interesting address delivered by the Rev T. Lewis, curate, at the Penlleiniau School- room, on Monday. Mr Williams, Druid House, manipulated the lantern. SCIENCE AND ART CLASS.—The above cites was held in, the Board School on Friday evening. The members were examined by Mr Latimer, of the Board of Education. Mr D. A. Jones is the teacher. ) OUR REPRESENTATIVE, Mr William Jones (Ffestinfab) may be seen at the Eifl Tem. I perance Hotel, every Wednesday. Reports and advertisements may be left there for him. A SERIOUS CHARGE.—At a. special court, on Wednesday, before J. G. Jones, Esq., and Dr S. W. Griffith, Morris Roberts, farm servant, j was charged with indecently assaulting Ann Jones, Moelfra.—The case was dismissed. I. SUDDEN DEATH.—On Saturday, the death took place somewhat suddenly of Mr Hugh Roberts, Penisa'r Pentref. He was in the fair on the same day, but he was taken ill in thej town, and died after he had reached his home. LLEYN COUNCIL.—Wednesday, Mr G. Jones in the chair. It was decided to add the names of Messrs J. T. Jones and W. E. Wil- liams to the three already appointed to meet at Llanaelhaiarn, on the 5th of April, with respect to the question of the sewering of the place. THE BOYS' EISTEDDFOD.-The first Eis- teddfod of the Boys' was held in the Board School, on Thursday evening. All the proceed- ings were conducted by the boys. Master W. Williams, Mount Villa, presided and Master D. D. Jones, conducted. The adjudicators were, Messrs R. Griffith, Glandulyn; 0. Williams, Mount Villa; J. Owen, High-street; 0. J. Owen, High-street; Dewi Ennyn Evans, Arlun- fa and T. Rogers. The choir, under the con- ductorship of Master G. Davies, Glandulyn, won the prize. Songs were rendered by Masters R. and G. Davies, and R. Lloyd Ellis, and Master W. Jones, Mitre-place, recited. PLOUGHING MATCH.—On Thursday, in a field belonging to Mr O. LI. Williams, Tuhwnt- i'r-Afon. a ploughing match took place. The following were the award's :-First prize Mr G. Roberts, Pencefn Fawr, Rhydyclafdy; 2, Mr B. Davies, Pencefn Bach, Rhydyclafdy; 3, Mr H. Jones, Belle Vue, Rhydyclafdy; 4, Mr D. Ro- berts, Gromlech, Fourcrosses; 5, Mr O. O. Jones, Brynllan, Llanrug. The silver medal given by Mr John Roberts, Penycefn, was won by Mr B. Davies, Penycefn, and the silver medal given by Messrs D. and G. Griffith, Pwllheli, by Mr G. Roberts, Penycefn. Mr 0. O. Jones, Llanrug, won the prize offered to the first to finish his work on the field. I THE LITERARY SOCIETIES.—At the last meeting of the Young Men's Society. Mr 0. H. Roberts, High-street, read a. paper on "Robert Bums'. At the Tabernacle Society, Mr Jones, of the General Post-office, read a paper on "R. S. Hughes." Mr Jones is a relative of the re- nowned, musician.—At the Penmount Society, Dr 0. Wynne Griffith in the chair, Mr Heniy Evans, Penmount-square, read a paper on "John Williams, Llecheiddior.At. the Zion Society, Williams, Llecheiddior.At. the Zion Society, Mr Richard Roberts presiding, Messrs W. Tlio- li.s, i-Jt. Tudwairs-terrace, and W. Roberts, Abererch-road, opened! & debate on the question J Is it a part of the duty of the church to provide | amusement for the young?" The majority voted 1 against amusements. MEETING.—Upon the invitation of the president (Mr O. Ro'byns Owen), the mem- bers of the Salem Literary Society, numbering al>ou,t 60, were entertained' to a substantial I supper on Thursday evening aft the Eifl Tem- perance Hotel'. The dinner had been prepared by Mrs Eifl Jones, and the expenses were de- frayed by Mr Owen. After the tables had been cleared the following toasts were proposed Edward VII. "Our Literary Society," 'Our Literature." "The President/' "The host and hostess." They were proposed by the I' followmg :-The! Presidient (Mr 0. Robyns Owen), Mr J. E. Hughes, Arifor; Mr James Griffith, Mr R. Barker Jones. The president, the vice-president, and Cenin responded. M5ss Selina Jones and Mr John' Rowlands contributed to the musical' programme. Officers for the ensuing year were appointed.

TALYSARN PRESENTATION.—On Friday nigh*, a,t the Assembly-room,, Talyisam, an enthuisii'aistic meet- ing was held, under thle presidency Of Mr Tho- mas' Robinswan, T'alysarn Hall, and the conductor- ship of the Rev W. EL Jbiueisi, .rector of tlhle par rash;, to present the (Rev J. Hughes, B.A., Me ouratt,e of .this raffiace*, but, now vicar of Penrhyri- deu'draeth, wi!tih an ajddre'ss and a purse of gold. Towards this 'subSstiaaitial token of respect and friendship, the wihiole neiighbcumhood, irrespec- tive of cireed' or .station, had willingily amd liber- ally subscribed. (At the meeting, on bethalf of I the subscribers, the puirse TO presented to Mr Hru|g!heis by MTS Rofokuson, Talysaim Hall, and •the address br Mr Thiomia/si Rohinison. Very kind references were made to Mr Hughes's un- tiring devotion to hii.s work as a Christian pa,stor, and toi Ihis genial kimidkiess to a;M the inhabitaiTnt s during .tihe 13 yeiajrs he lived at Talylsairtn, by the Cihadrmflin, the Rector, Rev R. IHiuighes, (B.A., Messrs 'Hywel Cefni, H. Jones, P. iGtiiffitih, W. Jonies (treaisurelr), !R. Owen,, Edward Thorns, and! tlhle IRev iR. 'Frimtston. Tine fRev T. Mechid Jones having been intooduced to the meeting ais the Rev J. Hughes' sulocessari, alfeo spoke a few words. (The 'Nan'blle Vale Royal Silver Band, Mrs Henderson Jomes, Mr Alex. Henderson, and Mir G. 'Owieai (accompanist), with their usual kindness, entertainted the meeting wi'th selections and songs. <Glrea,t credit is dtue to the committee (Mir W. T'. Davies, isitiatiiom-miEu^ter, aatling HJS seo- rebairy) tor tlie satisifactory wiay in wihidi the arrangements were carried through.

HOLY HEAD, ST. PATRICK'S DAY.—St. Patrick's Day passed off quiei-y. The shamrock was worn by many without regard to race, creed, pro- ieisisionl, njr politiical party. LECTURE.—On Monday ievening, Mr ThQmaJSI Hughes, MSlllbank, delivered' an in- teresting lecture on foraier local Wesleyan characters. The lecture was full of information and! proved very instructive. The audience was large and! appreciative. EN ROUTE.—On Saturday, Lord Roberts 3.rnvedl at Holyhead by the d'own afternoon1 mail. His passing through was not generally known, but despite this fact, a little knot of residents soon colfected to see him. He left by the out-going mail .steamer for Kingstown. DEATH OF AN OLD RESIDENT. — We learn that Mrs Jones, the wife of Mr Longfield Jones, the retired registrar of births and' deaths for the district, has passed away. Mrs Jones was a very active woman and evinced a great in- terest in the Wesleyan Church since its com- mencement, and her death will be much felt by that community. THE TOWN CART.— Vv e understand^ that that community. THE TOWN CART.— Vv e understand that the committee appointed to sell the more,- cart, a.nd harness have succeeded in obtaining a purchaser for them. The selling price was JB50 10s. It is the intention of some members of the I 'I committee to adtvoca-te the buying of a lighter horse and cart, whicli they think will answer the purposes of the town better, in view of the hired team labour. MEASLES.—In consequence of the preval- ance of measles in this locailiity the National School has been closed, followed by the closing of the British School. Dr William Evans has also ordered the closing of the Llaingoch School. The Park School's are remarkably free from the epidemic and are in full swing. It is expected that the now closed will very soon be re-opened as the measles are said1 to be rapidly disappearing. that the schools now closed will very soon be re-opened as the measles are said1 to be rapidly disappearing. THE LIBERAL CLUB. — For some time past, vigorous efforts have been made to estab- lish a Liberal Club in the locality. A very large number of persons have signified: their intention of joining, and it is generally believed that the club will soon be opened with very encouraging prospects. The Viotoria Hall and the new Central Buildings are mentioned as likely to be j the future quarters of the club. RATEPAYERS' ASSOCIATION. — A Welshman writes In view of the increased Welshman writes In view of the increased rates I consider it highly desirable that the ratepayers should organise and form a Rate- payers' Association to keep down the rates. If I the owners of property and hea.vy ratepayers were but .called together to debate the question of increased expenditure and devise means to remedy .the same, great good would accrue therefrom." DEATH OF MRS CAMPBELL.—A familiar figure in the Royal Mail Boats has just died at Kingstown. Mrs Campbell was a stewardess in the employment of the City of Dublin Company for the. long period of 43 years. She crossed the Irish Channel in all sorts of weather during that long period, and was well known to thou- sand's of passengers. She followed her occu- pation until within a few days ago, when she felt unwell, and stayed1 ashOre. The illness, I which was of but brief dfuration, terminated 'fatally at her Kingstown residence. CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY.—At the last quarterly meeting, Mr H. P. Humphrieis was re-elected presidient, ana Mr .William Monks was re-appointed .secretary. Mr Birohen- hoiugh declined ire-efection( as treasurer, and MY R. Pritchard was appointed in bis stead. II During the quarter, tnree committee men will 'have to 'be elected! ,by the members to fill the vacancies. The members nominated are Messrs T. Hughes, W. R. Jones, Sealby, and, Birchen- hough. Messrs J. W- Williams and T. P. Wil- 'ijams! were elected to act as scrutdneen). THE NEW IRON CHURCH.—To meet the requirements of the southern portion of the town, for some eonsidterable time past, Church of England, services have been conducted in the infant department of the National Schools, the Rev Patterson Morgan, B.A., being the officia- ting clergyman. Recently, a. new iron church has been erected, the erection of the building having been entrusted to Mr James Lansbury, London-road, who has executed the work in a very (satisfactory manner. The building, we understand, is not to be consecrated by the Bishop of Bangor, but is to be used as a mission building. It is intended to commence services there next montth. THE GROUNDING OF THE "CON- NAUGTH." — The Royal mail steamer "Con- naught" left Holyhead for Kingstown on Wed- nesday morning, after having been in the Lon- don and North-Western graving dock for over- hauling and repairs. Captain Thomson was in command, and his Excellency the Lord-Licuteai- ant of Ireland; was on 'board en route for Dub- lin, having been in London attending a cabinet meeting the previous day. It witl be remembered that a week before, the "Connaught," in en- deavouring to get alongside the Admiralty Pier, grounded during a dense fog, but was got safely off, and commenced running again on Wednes- day. KINGSLAND CHAPEL.—This church, of which ,the Rev R. R. Hughes, B.A., is the minister, have for some time past found the present structure totally inadequate for their requirements. They have, therefore, decided to build' a much larger and more substantial building. The contract has been let to Messrs William Williams and) Sons, contractors, Tan- 'refafur. The present contract has been let for the sum of £3800, and the pulling down of the old chapel and erection of the ,new structure will be commenced! forthwith. To meet the tempor- ary requirements of the congregation, it is in- tended to add to the schoolroom a wing which, it is thought, may answer the purposes of the large congregation for the time being. OBITUARY. — The death is announced of Mr Robert Michael, Newry-street. The de* ceased was fifty-seven years of age, and bad been a steward in the employ of the City of Dublin Company for many years. He was one of the first to become connected with the Eng- lish Baptist Church, which was opened by the late Rev E. H. Spurgeon, over 30 years ago, and only one or two of the early members now remain. The funeral took place on Tuesday, and was for men only. It was well attended. Messrs William Williams and Sons were the undertakers, the coffin being of polished oak, with massive brass mountings. The Rev Gomer Evans officiated. A number of beautiful wreaths were sent by friends of the family. URBAN COUNCIL ELECTION.—A large number of names have been mentioned as likelv to be put forward as candidates in the bye- election. for the South-Central Ward', rendered vacant by the retirement of Messrs C. E. M. Prichard1 and Tom Roberts. Those who are mentioned! iinfcludJe Messrs R. J. Jones, Regent House; *J. D. Jones, Waterside; *John 'inomas. Utica House; John Walter Hughes, National School; *Thomas> Slater, Longford- terrace Evan Roberts, Postoffice; John Jones, greengrocer; and W. John Williams, North-Western) timekeeper. Those marked thu's have formerly occupied seats on the Council. Upon careful inquiry, however, we finldl that <m'ly the four latter are likely to stand, unless Captain Williams, Maeshyfryd-road, who is veiy favourably mentioned, can be induced'; to stand. Mr C. E. Moreton Prichard is the returning officer. CHURCH YOUNG MEN'S GUILD.—At the fortnightly meeting of this guild last week, an interesting deblate took place on the well-worn subject "Should Ireland have Home Rule?" The debate was opened' by Bro. Robert Jones for Home Rule, and by Bro. Evan Roberts for Gov- ernment without consent. The latter obtained a. majority of 17 to 4. The following were sel- ected to play at a ping-pong tournament with the Girls' Friendly Society (Holyhead Branch): —Bros. R. Roberts, J. C. Roberts, J. Martin, Thomas Thomas, Thomas E. Thomas, O. J. Parry, A. Ifan Jones. H. E. Peers, J. Sinfield, and J. Carter. A discussion took nlaoe on the great want of a 'Church House, and it was de- cided that the Rev Canon Thomas be requested to attend before the next meeting, so that the question be placed before liim. The chair was occupied by the Rev R. Cynfelin Jones. TRAFFIC VIA HOLYHEAD.—The unusual course pursued by the London and North- Western Railway Company, in issuing a Parlia- mentary notice to the effect that it will seek, by petition, to add to its bill deposite4 last Novem- ber, denotes important action on the part of the company. Hitherto', the L. and, N.-W. Railway Company has had a virtual monopoly of through passenger traffic to Ireland via this port, and admittedly the lion's shara of the goods traffic as well. The Great Western and the Great Southern and Western Railways are making a bid for this traffic to the South of Ireland by the Fishguard and Rosslare Railway. Under these circumstances, the L. and N.-W. Railway Company is presumably taking measures to -protect ita most valuable stake in the Irish traffic. Great improvements have of late been adopted for the acceleration of the service, and undoubtedly the contemplated development of Holyhead by the company to increase and mai»- tain their traffic will soon be put into effect. The company seeks to add to ita deposited Bill power to subscribe very' largely towardla the undertaking of the Dublin. Wicklow, and Wexford Railway, and in other ways to develop their interest in the Wicklow Company. ENGLISH PRESBYTERIAN SUPPER.— Thfe cxiuxv. of which the Rev John Hughes is pastor, heldi its aranraal, or speaking more cor- rectly, its bi-annual supper on Tuesday evening. It was considered that the schoolroom accom- mediation at the Newry-street Chapel was totally inadequate for such a. huge gathering as w"as anticipated, and on this becoming known Mr J. Moreton Prichard, J.P., very kindly put alt. the fuisposa' oif the church the new suite of rooms in the Central Budldiihgs. These spacious tindl aidlmirable rooms have not previously been used, and tlhe formal opening took place on Tuesday evening. For such a purpose these rooms, are unequalled oy any other building in the locality, and were the admiration of the numerous friends of the English cause who came together to partake o(f a sumptous repast pro- vided on the occasion. The members of the church, without an" undue pressure, subscribed very liberally to defray the ooafc of the provi- qibns, so that the actual takings mlglFt be hamded over to the church funds. The members displayed great energy in selling tickets and 11 succeedled beyond the most sanguine expecta- tiiohs. The tables were richly and profusely decorated with flowers and pfents and presented) a. very pretty appearance. The tables were well supplied with good things, and ample justice was done to the supper provided1. The stream of .visitors seeking refreshment and en- tertainmeht Was large and1 the building pre- sented an amimialted and' busy appearance. The following ladies, with others, worked very suc- cessfully in carrying out the arrangements —■ Mrs Hughes, Aled House; Mrs and! Miss M. E. Roberts, Board School; Mrs John, Bahama. House; Miss Annie Roberts, Newiy House; Mrs' Thomas and Miss Mimmery, Churston; the Misses Evenis, The Pa.rk; Mrs Martin, London-Mad; Mrs McLaughialn,, Miss Davies, County School; Miss Evans, Co-operative Sitores; Mrs Roberts. Newry-street; the Misses Lizzie and! Masaie Evans, Miss Martin, Miss K. Williams. Mtss Jones, Londion-road; and Mrs Bradshaw, Miss Po\vell, Stanley-crescent; Miss Ferrand, William-street; Miss Annie Evans, Vulefm-street; a.nd assrMed by Messrs T. E. Roberts. Glynne Davies. S. B. Mackay, Mackintosh, Sklovlps, R. D. Roberts, Da,vidl nOAvlands, Fred. Barton, jun., Ac. Music ond song beguiled the time and the gathering proved a grand success, numerically and financially.

LLANDUDNO. II SHILOH LITERARY SOCIETY.-On Mon- day evening, under the presidency of Mr John Owen (Avallon). excellent papers; were read by I Miss Morris, of the Infants' Department of the Board. School, on "Giraldus Cambrensis" and bv Mr Henrv Francis Jones on "Ieuani Gwyn- edd." Appreciative observations were made by Messrs Henry Arthur Jones, Owen W. Roberts, Owen Hughes, W. Arthur Roberts, and Henry Hughes. THE LLENORFA.—The Rev A. Penri Evans presided over the final meeting of the Llenorfa for the present season. The programme was of a miscellaneous character, and there was a large audience in attendance. An excellent pro- gramme was sustained bv the Children's Choir (under the conductorship of Mr E. T. Rellis), Mr Hugh Jones, Councillor R. J. Williams, Mr W. Williams and party. Mr W. H. Roberts, etc. The drama "Dick Shon Dafydd," well performed, I concluded a very interesting;prograovcH. SUNSHINE.—Bright sunshine recorded at Llandudno, week ending March 15th, was 12.3 hours. kENGLISH CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. --The annual spring concert was given on Tues- day evening last. The artistes included Miss Kinterton, a pleasing soprano; Miss Claxtoo, the famous violinist; Mr Linden Wyatt, humor- ist and Messrs L. H. Summerfield and W. Ben- I bow, pianoforte duets. Miss Kinterton sang II exceedingly well, and Miss Claxton was heard at her best.. Mr Wyatt, who made his debut in Llandudno, was equal to the best and will doubt- less draw a big attendance at his next visit The floral decorations were excellent. THE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL.-The follow- ing gifts have been received at the Sarah Nicol Memorial Cottage Hospital during the past month, for which the Board of Management re- turn their best thanks :—Illustrated papers, Miss Arden pressed meat, Messrs E. Owen and Sons walking-sticks, Mr Glaze old linen, Mrs Nichol- son papers, Mr Holden hot water bottle, Miss Arden; illustrated papers, Mre Hubback; tire- wood, Messrs E. P. Jones and Son; saugages (weekly), Messrs J. Jones and Son; workmen's collection at the Grand Hotel for four weeks, £2 3s. ST. GEORGE'S CHURCH SOCIETY.-On Tuesday, Rev Robert Williams, B.A., presiding, Mr John Littler read a paper on the "Celtic Element." In the course of his very excellent treatise, Mr Littler attempted to shew that the Celtic element predominated over the "Anglo- Saxon" in the composition of the British people. A very spirited and interesting debate ensued. Mr E. F. Clarke was the first to champion the cause of the Anglo-Saxon, and was ably sup- ported by Messrs H. E. Bonnalie, P. Whaley, T. Lucking, F. Kiteon, and F. Brown. The Celts were favoured by Messrs A. Helstrip, E. Ffoulkes Griffiths, John Evans, R. Roberts, R. J. Smith, and the Chairman. SUCCESSES.—Dr Parker, of the Sywell House School, is to be congratulated upon the remarkable success of one of his scholars. We refer to David Capell Simpson, who has been elected' to an important scholarship for Hebrew on Dr Hody's foundation at Wadham College, Oxford. The scholarship is worth JB80 a year, and is tenable for four or five yeam The sub- jects for examination were Hebrew, Aramaic, Classics, and English. Mr Simpson, who is J eighteen years of age, has been a pupil of Dr Parker since boyhood. We may state that this is the second scholarship won by a Sywell House boy within twelve months, Richard Luke having recently succeeded in obtaining a, scholarship at Fettes College, Edinburgh. THE MAY-DAY FESTIVITIES.—A meeting of the general committee of the May-Day Festi- vities was held on Friday evening.—On the mo- tion of Mr Arnold, seconded by Mr Shepherd, Major Wheeldon was unanimously elected chair- man for the year.—Mr Arnold stated that he had received a letter from the secretary of the Great Orme Tramroad Company stating that there was no chance of Royalty coming to open that project in May.—It was decided to hold a committee at the Town Hall.—Mr W. Arnold was appointed deputy-chairman, and Mr Cloud (vice-chairman).—With the exception of two, now deceased, all the patrons were re-elected, and the following were added to the list: —Mr ajid Mrs Holt, Brynybia Mr and Mrs Welch. Bryn- gwyn; Mr Holden, Simddeu Hir: Mr and Mrs Hirst, Glen Orme; Mr and Mrs R. Bellis. M*- Sherratt, Mr Wainwright, Bryn Lupus; Mr Tunnicliffe (Deganwy), Mr Campbell Blair, and Miss Crawley, Craig Lea.—A letter was read from Lord Mostyn accepting the position of presi- dent.—The respective committees were ra- elected THE LATE MRS GOODE.-The remains of Mrs Goode, Holm Lea., Abbey-road, were in- terred in the same grave as her illustrious hus- band, at the Dwygyfylchi Churchyard, on Fri- day. As the funeral cortege, preceded by the Boys' Brigade, wended its way from the de- ceased'si late residence, there were evident signs of sorrow and respect for the good old lady on all hands. The officiating clergymen were the Rev F. G. Jones and the Rev D. J. Davies. The chief mourners were:—First carriage The Rev W. Cust, also represented his father, The Very Rev The Dean of York; Captain Herbert Purey 1 Cust., R.N., Mrs Wilfred Lloyd. Second car- riage The Rev — Metcalf, Miss Goode, Miss Reece Williams. Third carriage: Rev C. T. Astley, Rev Dr Bullinger, Miss Hindle, Miss Matty. Fourth carriage: Mrs Roberts, Huy- ton; Miss Stephenson, Miss Anna Roberts, Nurse Jones. Fifth carriage: Rev J. Griffith Jones, Rev D. J. Davies, Mrs Green, Miss E. Matty. Sixth carriage Rev J. P. Lewis, Mr C. J. Wallace, Miss Wallace. Private carriages were sent by Lady Augusta Mostyn (represented by Miss Blacker), Mr Joseph Broome, Colonel i Philippi, and Miss Barker, Plas Gogarth. Among the general public present we noticed the Rev H. Barrow Williams, Mr Elias Jones, J.P., Rev J. Raymond, Miss Raymond, Herr Cohen, etc. Beautiful floral tributes were sent by the following :—Dean of York, Lady Emma Purey Cust, the Rev W. Purey Cust, Captain Herbert Purey Cust. Colonel and Mrs Wilfred Lloyd, the Purey Cust. Colonel and Mrs Wilfred Lloyd, the I Rev and Mrs Metcalf, Miss Goode, Mrs Goode, Kensington; Lady Augusta Mostyn, Mr and Mrs Broome, Colonel Philippi, the Misses William- son, Miss Rees Williams, Mrs and Miss Lewis Lloyd, Madame Riviere, Mrs Roberts, Huyton; Mrs and Miss Perrin, Mrs Jordan, Mrs Mayter, Southport: the Misses Crawley. Young Women's Christian Association, Mr and Mrs Thomas, Miss Roberts, London House; Mrs Macfee. The undertaker's duties were most efficiently carried out by Mr Edward Owen, Dyffryn Clwyd. THE OPERATIC AND DRAMATIC SO CIETY.—This society, which has accomplished excellent work at Llandudno, and already raised t J350 for local charities, repeated their last triple bill, on Wednesday night, at the Public Hall. Colwyn Bay, in aid of the funds of the Colwyn Bay Cottage Hospital. The farce, entitled "A race for a widow," was reproduced in a most capable manner. Mr W. Alun Lloyd scored once more in the character of "Cornelius Pop- joy," while Mr H. Crockatt maintained his re- putation in the role of "Adolphus de Cremore." I Mr T. G. Jones as "Capsicum Pepperod" and Miss Bessie Brookes as his wife, were particular- ly good, Miss Fan Sumner making an ideal "Mrs Winnington." Mrs C. A. Hutton could not be surpassed, in her interpretation of "Biddy," the waitress. The other characters were imperson- ated by Mr F. Turner, Mr A. C. Slater, and Miss Edward Davies. The farce was followed by a miscellaneous concert. The selection by Herr De Mersey's Band; was good. Mrs Gibson gave I a very happy rendering of "Dolly Gray," and was deservedly recalled. "All for the sake of Finnigan was the comic song with which Mr Arthur Dunphy brought down the house. The "Torreador's Song," by Mr H. Burton, was well rendered. The sexette "The honeysuckle and the Bee," was the hit of the evening, and it would be very difficult to give a better rendering than that given by Misses Effie Cooper, N. Dawson, Fan Sumner, Messrs W. A. Lloyd, A. J. Jester, and H. Crockatt. "The Frenchman and the flea powder was the subject of a capital recitation given by Mr Gresley Jones. Mr A. J. S. Merchant gave a comic song in his own humorous style. The performance concluded with the farce "Ici on parle Francais." The scene was taken at a fashionable boarding-house in Colwyn Bay. The acting was altogether superior. The respective roles were taken by the following Mr Spriggins, Mr H. Parker; Major Regulus Rattan. Mr A. N. Conway .• Victor Dubois Mr C. A. Hutton Mrs Spriggins, Miss N. Dawson; Angelina (their daughter), Miss W. Lloyd Julia (wife of Major Rattan), Miss N. Roberts; Anna Maria (maid of all work), Mrs C. A. Hutton. 1 he programme was produced under the direction | of Mr C. A. Hutton. Miss Fan Sumner was the accompanist.

NORTH WALES IS ARROW GAUGE RAILWAY COMPANY MEETING AT CHESTER. At the Cheste-r Queen Hotel, on Wednesday, the fifty "Ili htalf-yeiarly ordinlarr generai: meet- ing of the above company was held, Mr J. C. IRuissell. of London, dhafiinnain and maaiaigimg di- rector .(representative of 'B debenture stock- holders), presiding. There were 100 present Mr Chiarfes Davison, J.P. fConm'h's Quay), and Mr G. C. Aitchisioni (secretary).—The repoirtb of the directors and statement of aiocouints for the- faiaJf- year emding 31st 'December showedi that the re- ceipts amounted to JS2061 68 lid agaftnst JB2126 18s 4d in the corresponding period. Under the item of minerals, tJneaie wlas an increase of .£47 14s 3d; under the (heading of decrease the fo3- lowing1 items:—Passengers L62 19s 5jd, mer- chandiise JB44 17s 7d, and misoeManeouis 27 7s 5d. The expenditure was slhiowui as JB1678 15s 9¥1, against JBI771 68 8d, there being a net re- vewule for the ihaltf-yeoir of £ 382 12s 4di. compared with. B367 Us 8d for the 'corresponding period, being an increase olf JB25 Os 8d. The prelimin- ary work in connection wit-h the proposed exten- sion to 'Bedidgelert was j.n progress.—-The report was adopted.

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r THE CON<JL\\TRATIOM CAMPS A HIDEOUS TALE. In the Concentration Camps, in Africa, for which the gentle Christians of this great country are responsible, 17,664 persons died, the total prisoners being about 115,000 on an average. Of these victims of cold, starvation, and lever, neariy 13,000 were, children under twelve. I. What a very pious people we are. when the possession of goldfields is concerned.

LETTER TO THE EDITOK. THE CARNARVON LIBERAL ASSOCIA- TION. Sir,-Some time last yeaT-I think it was before the. municipal elections—the Carnarvoir Bcrough Liberal Association was established with a flourish of trumpets. I. amo-jgsfc many others, was induced to join: and flunking that we were about to get the value of our money, I readily subscribed towards the re-.v Af-ssucia- tion. We were to get, if I remember rightly, a. •series of Liberal meetings, a Parhan:t")-,¡r, ] le- bating Society, and an occasional smoking con- cert. and some of the most prominent Liberals of the. day were to be invited to Carnarvon toO strike terror into the hearts cf tile Jingoes. With the exception of Mr Lloyd-Gec.rge. none came. It is true that Mr J. T."R<rbe;t> Svo:ked- very hard at the Revising Charts; ai.u peiiiup.-i the Register of Voters is more i-orrect to-dav than it has been for some time. But ,wh"t I want to know is what is being doj;e towards educating the young Liberals of the t ;.rn. and1 what hopes have we At the nex: ejections? Three Liberal members of the Town Council retire in 1892. What have they done for the Liberal Association? It befhoves them, at any rate. to see that their election, is safe. At pre- sent. I doubt whether should t'he election happen to be next week they would be returned. Liberals cannot afford to lose any more lorva Council seats; but I fear that next year, we shall have a Conservative mayor unless tba Libe,rals look to it. Perhaps it would ci'!) some good to Liberalism in the Long run. At any rate, let. us hope that something may be done bv the so-called Liberal Association to sbow that it is alive.—A DISGUSTED MEM .BER.

Ai\GLEo^i CuUiNJLX ^OUNtlLj THE ANNUAL MEETING. Tihe annual meeting of the AijgWy County Loumcil wias held on Thursday, cct x^angeauu tliei-e being present: —Messrs iR. P. Jones-, R. VV. Roberts, D. Rees, G. J. ,Roberts, S. Hughes, H. Clegig IWas Owen (iRhuddgu**), Lewis Hughes, 1. Nichiolls Jones, H. Tnonu-is, John Hughes, Thomas Wlillia/ms '(Liantrcuivmedd'), Inlamas Evans, R. L. Edwards, Dr E. P- Ed- ward's, Messrs D. Roberts, W. R. Jones. O H W^VTs, JrR- -Davje-S (Cans). A." Mclvillop, R. Gardner, Gajpfc. La.wronce Wii'- hams Messrs WilJiiam Prydderch, John Roberts, Kice Kowia'iuds, William, Edwards, ID. J. Elia. John .Edmiufndls, John iR. Hughes, John C. Jones' iRev John 'Griffith Jones, Owen Edwin Jones' Robert Jones (tRfbosvboi), Riohard P. Jones Owen Lewis Jones, Robert Jones Dr Thomas Jones, Messrs Owen Lewis, William. Morgan, Humplhrey Owen, William Owen. W Owen, Owen (Pany, Edmmid Roberts, J." xTJce Rowlands, John Thomas, John 'Nathaniel* T;iK/ma-S John Wil-liams, Da~ n Williams, and Edward H. W iUila.D1S, rogetJbter ?"idl Mr J. Rice Roberts (clerk), Mr W. E. Jones (surveyor), and Mr Protiheiroe (Chietf-Contstiibie). ELECTIONS. G J. (Roberts proposed the re-election of Mr R. P. Jones to She 'chair, and said it; w,as now customary that, the chairman should .be in office for ma-ore than one year, and he thon^i, u .wa.snght 'aIlso that the chaiiimajn should rerauin in office for more than one year, more especially ■since the vi^e-cuair had 'become vacant by the apptti-TttmeiiY of the vice-chairman to be clerk. if 1 ,i?0t a71^alle should go to the chiair wibo had not already passed the vice-chair. Mr John Williams, Llanfair, seconded, and the motion was agreed to. The Chairman thanked the Council for then- alenew-ed colifideiiee, and said he would do hi;s best to, merit. it. then proposed *"»> *•*«> *» *«• < This was seconded, "Ov Mr John Illughes, HoJv- .nead, and carried umjuimjusly. Mr Roberts, in rettumii.g thanks, said he hoped i he would thave wisdom to perform the duties they expected ifrom the vice-chairman; and with dleir assistance, lie wV)u,!d try ,to do what had been done by his predecessors in office A NEW MEMBER. f + called aittentiora to t.he ract that there was a new member present in the. Pe™ «f Mr Lawrence Williams, who had been elected for the e DivxsdoaiL ATT^Chuinnttn s id thieywere all pleaded to see Mr. VV ulrams prer-'ot. and hoped he would miafce himseiif quite at h^ine towajfJt V^em. Mr Lawrence VV iil'iuim tlhen made the usual declaration, and took his seat a« a, County Cwuin- cillor. THE COMMITTEES. The principal committees -were elected 'as fo'- fows —' Standing Joint CtmnmiiDtee Messrs H»aga Thomas Samuel Hughes, Dr E. P Edward^ Messrs David Rees, Thomas Evams, R. L. Ed- iwiairds, W.D. Jones. T. 'Nicho-lls Jones, Lewis Hujghes,, R. Jones, A. McKiiliop. William Edward's. Fmance Commiittee Chairman and Vice-chair- man, Messrs Hugh ThomAs HHi-rv 'Clegrr Samuel IHuighes, Thomas Evans, T. 'Nioholls Jones, Dr E. P. Edwards, Messrs R. L. Edwards, David ''Rees, Lewas Huglies,_ A. M'cK'illo,p, J. R. Da- vies, W. 'R. Jones. W il'liam Edmund Ro- berts, John N. Thomas. 'Rood and Bridge Committee: lObairman and Vice-dhaij'rma.jj, Messre Hiumplirev Owen, John lEdrnmuds, T. Nic'liolls Jones, Thomas Evan.x -Edmund Roberts, R. L. Edwards, William Owen, John C. Jones, David (Reesi, Samuel Hu'ghes, Wfflliam Prytheroh A. McKillop, T. J. Elias. R. Gardner. J. N. THiomas. Technical Instruction ComimiDtee Chairman I and Yice-chfii.rman, Messrs J. R. Hughes, Rich- ard Lewis Edwainds, W. D. Jones. Rev J. G. Jones, Messrs David' Roberts. W. S. Owen, Dr Eu P. Edwards. Messrs William Prytherch. G. J. ^Roberts, J. C. Jones, Wiilliaan Owen, Rev John Hughes. Visitors to the No,rth Wales Counties Luna tic Asylum: Chairman and Vioe-cteiirman. Mr jiHiainy Clegg. Dr E, P. Edward". Mr S'amuiel Hughes. Mr J. R. Davies, Cem. was unanimously re- elected to represent, the Council on the Court of .the University off Wales. I Messrs William Prytlherob, Edmund Kober'ts, Robert ^Gardiner, Harry Clegg, and tR. L. Ed- wards were appointed to represent the C'onjincil on the Agricultural Committee of the North Wales University College. fPUESADDFED FOOTPATH.. A report was submitted from tlhe comnmifct.ee appointed1 to deal with the question of the Pre- saddtfed Ptath., in which it was stated that, in the opinion otf the committee, after holding an inquiry, sand hearing the evidence on bothl slides, there was not .sufficient proof that the patt-h re- ferred to was a public footpatih, aind by a ma- jority they decided to recommend the County Oouincdl that there was not sufficient "prima facie" evidence to justify them in proceeding further in the matter. The Chairman said' he had received a letter from the secretary of the Pariah Council], tmd propo.sed to read it. 1 It was explained that this would not. be in jorder. 'Mir David Roberts proposed, and Dr E. P. I Edwairds seconded, the adoption otf the report, and this was tetgroed to. I Mir MeKiIlop then proposed' hot, the letter from Llechcyrrfarwydd be now read. It would prove t,hia!t, there was no injustice being, done if the letter wtats read, even if ot was from ail interested party. I The letter started that the Parishi Council had decided to ask- the County Council to open an- other inquiry, as three important witnesses and old residents had failed! to attend. Mr D. Roberts said that the committee had Mr D. Roberts said that the committee had decided to report only upon the evidence brought before them. and not upon any evidence brought before another committee. No mention was made of these old people nor that they desired I to give evidence. Mr W. D: Jonesr said that the Council had been very careful in selecting an independent committee to make an inquiry. Mr Thomas Evans thought that the Council I should take further steps. Mr Harry Clegg thought if there were more witnesses to be called, they ought to be heard I unless they could appeal to the Local Govern- ment Board against the decision cf the County Council. Mr A. McKillop said that one bone of con- tention was that the County Council Committee should h^Lve taken the evidence given before the District Council, and it was belreved that I this ought to be done according to promise. Mr D. Roberts said that the decision of the oommittee left matters open to the parish and district to take further action if they so desired. T^ committee decided not to accept any written evidence, and to report upon the evidence given before them on that day. Mr D. Rees said they thought it would not be right for them to go into any evidence given before another authority, and they decided upon the evidence given at the inquiry that day. The Clerk, in reply to Mr McKillop, said that the committee did not give a promise to take into consideration evidencetiven at a previous inquiry. Mr Thomas Williams, Llanerchymedd, said there seemed to be an idea abroad that the Gjtv Council was shirking its duty. He did not think that was the case, but he would propose, in order to satisfy everybody, that the matter be referred back to the committee. Mr G. J. Roberts said that it would be a bad precedent to re-open the question because a letter had been read which went against the report of the committee. Mr McKillop seconded the motion to refer the matter back to the comfmittee. Mr D. Roberts said he really could not ac- cept that, for they had .given the matter very full and serious consideration. Mr Lewis Hughes said they had been discussing matters out of order for the past quarter of 1 j an hour. He proposed that tiey should adjourn the meeting for a week. j It was resolved, however, to adjourn all mat- m I I ters on the agenda—aind there remained quite a I long list—until the April meeting.

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——— APPEALING TO MR CARNEGIE.—A j movement is on foot with a view of making an Appeal to Mr Carnegie for Ms pecuniary assistance to the free library. 1 CO^PETixiYE MEETING.—At the Town Hall, on Wednesday evening, the annual fcompetitSve meeting, in: connection with the Welsh Congregational Church proved a great success. The Rev W. Edwards presided. Deiniol Fychan was the conductor; andi Mr I. R. Williams, Trefriw, the musical adjudicator. The other adjudicators were Rev T. Jones- Humphreys, Mr B. Menai Francis Mr J. A. Llüvd, and Deiniol Vycuan. Miss Sallie Edwurdte made an efficient accompanist. fhe prize-winners were Miss A. G. Williams, Miss Gwennie Griffiths, Misses M^^ Davie^ and Gwennie Griffiths, Master L Williams, Swan- terrace, Conwav Mir R. J- Evans, Llandudno Junction; Miss Jones, Cynfal Bach, Feshmo., Mi*-s Roberts, Castle-street, Conway; Master Arthur H. Griffiths, Master G. W. Sanson, Master Samuel Richards, Miss «J. E. f^rry, Roewen; My Robert Evans, Miss A. J ■ U Jones. Mr J. Roberts and' P^y. Mr J., Davies, Llanftarfeohan • Zion Chapel Ch Shared (conductor. Mr John- Roberts) and Zion Chapel Choir (led' by Mr J. P- Griffith). MALE VOICE CONCERT.—The fifth annual concert of the Male Voice Choral Society, con- ducted by Mr J. P. Griffiths, was held m the Town Hall, on Tuesday evening. There was a lar-re and appreciative audience, the chairman, in the unavoidable absence of the Mayor, being Dr R. A. Prichard, J.P., C.C. During the season the choir had been practising The Mar- tvrs." a most dramatic and effective cantata, composed by Mr J. H. Maunder, and they per- formed it on Tuesday evening. The principals eno-aced were Lvcon (a Christian). Mr R. Madoc Davies, A.R.C.M. Phius (his daughter), Mrs Eivion Jones; and Thusis (a heathen philosopher). Mr W. Vaughan, the chorus of people of Eph-esus, where the scene is laid^ in the first eenturv of the Christian era, and Christians, being represented by the society. The ao- companiment was played by Miss Sallie Edwards. The cantata is heavily scored, and would have been enjoyed much more had there been a small orchestra to accompany the solos and choruses. This was the first time that the society had at- tempted1 an entire work, and they are to be compiimented upon their achievement. The way in which the choruses, especially "The Three Fites," and the triumphal chorus "Queen of Heaven Victorious," were rendered, spoke Volumes for the way in which they had been trained by their conductor. Dealing with the soloists, the baritone, Mr R. Madoc Davies, had the must work to do, as out of twelve items he I sutm in no less than seven. In the recit and air "Where the river of Kishon," in which Lycon tlescribes the meeting of the prophet of God and the priests of Baal and the routing of the priests by Jehovah, Mr Davies was especially good. In his solo "Oh. bitter mockery" he was quite at home, as. indeed, he wa.s in all he had to do. The tenor, Mr W. Vaughan, was in good form. and sang his solos well. His best item un- doubtedly was "Woe, woe to the fool," in which he took a little liberty and sang the top B flat easily. Mrs Eivion Jones also did very well in her solos. Following the performance a pro- gramme of miscellaneous items-was gone through. I