Carnarvon and Denbigh Herald and North and South Wales Independent

SAD SDICIDE AT PENMACHNO LORD PE^RHYN'S GAMEKEEPER J SHOOTS HIMSELF Oil Wednesday. Yr Bodvel-Roberts held an Bluest touching the death of Joseph Lloyd, gamekeeper on the estate of Lord Penrhvn. 0&1 living; at Pen Top. Penmachno. Anne Lloyd, wife of deceased, testified that n"«band was 56 years of age. and: was em- ployed by Lord Penrhyn as gamekeeper. About three months ago, he sprained his foot, and' had been unable to follow his work since. De- ceased had been in receipt of his wages since the accident. He received a letter from Foster the head gamekeeper, the previous Saturday' stating that unless he could give a decided answer as to whether he could" resume work, he (Foster) would have to give him a month's robce. which he did. Dr Jones. Festiniog, had told deceased that his leg was not broken, and that nothing was the matter with it, if he left it alone. When deceased returned from the doctor, he said to witness. "1 must write to this old man. It is all up with me. I can't go up and down the mountains with this lee." He wrote the letter to Foster on Mondav eve- ning. The letter was produced and read, and was to the effect that he (deceased) would not be ht for work through 'having used his lerr too soon in trying to do his duty. About °7 20 ,1. m.. witness had occasion to leave the house, and deceased was in the kitchen at the time, but was very downhearted, having to leave the service of Lord Penrhyn, whom he liked very much. She returned in about three or four minutes, and saw the door of the plaice where deceased kept the cartridges open. Witness saw deceased coming down stairs with his gun in his hand, the blood streaming down his trousers and his waistcoat open. Witness rushed to o-et hold! of the gun. "Get away." cried deceased, "in case it goes off." She immediately ran to Plas Isaf Farm for help. Mr Williams, the son of the farm. and another man named Ellis Williams returned with her. Owen Williams, Plas Isaf, said that Mrs Lloyd came to Plas Isaf between 7.30 and 7.45 a.m. He returned with her. and found deceased en the floor of the room upstairs. There was a gun by his side, and a pool of blood in the room. He had apparentlv shot himself in the breast. Witness went out to fetch the doctor, and to inform the police, leaving Ellis Williams with the deceased. Dr Michael Williams. Penmachno, stated that he had been attending deceased for the last three months. He had sprained his ankle joint, wrWch prevented him from following his oc- cupation. Witness said that he had examined him after his death. There were pieces of his entrails all over the room. Deceased must have ihot himself twice. Dr Williams had seen, the gun, but only one barrel had been fired. A verdict of deatl owing So self-inflicted in- juries was returned.

HUNTING. I THE YNYSFOR HOUNDS. On Wednesday, the following company met I at Aberglaslyn Pass Mr E. Bowen Jones, the Masses JMea. Messrs Haiigh, E. Jones, 0. Price, and J. Williams, Portmadoc. A fox was started and followed up the 'Grib Ddu. A sharp chase followed over the mountains, the fox ooing to earth as many as three times. The terriers were put in, and the fox was at last driven out on the other side of the mountain. A ran followed iu Cwm Nantmor. Here, the fox again went to earth. The terriers were again sent in, and after a prolonged struggle, in which one of the company met with a slight accident, the fox was got out and caught.

SOUTH CARNARVONSHIRE COJN GREGATION ALISTri. QUARTERLY MEETINGS. The quarterly meetings of the Lleyn and Eif- ionydd Congregational Assoc iut ion were hald at Portmadoc, on Monday Bind TuK-lay. The Rev W. J. Nichofeoni presided at the conference.—A discussion, of a. religious ch(aracter was opened by Mr 0. Hughes., Rhosgall Bach, -and remarks fol- lowed from others.—The report of the Temper- aaice Oomimitbee was smbmiitted, aandl Or Jones Morris, Porttmaxloc, moved a resolution, approv- ing of tihe Licensing (Bill of the 'Government, and expressing a (hope that, it would bec.ame law in the immediate future.—The Rev D. Ffrwidwen Lewis <sieco*nded tihe rfesolmtimii. which was adopt- ed unanimously.—The Rev IRoss Hughes moved tihe adoption of the Temperance Committee's re- porb. reeommeaiding that a crrcuflar isthlould be ad- dressed tlOeoacD dhuirch in the district, inquiring whether intox tenting wine was used at Holy ComumuTnan, whether the officers were total a-b- biranner.s, wihetiher a iB,a/nd of Hope had been 'stated, and the number of members who had signed ttlhe pledge.—Mr Owem Williams. Nevin, seconded the motion, which was carried uiioni- mowsly.— Jo Iwas further decided that iu future a. deputation of ministers and laymen .abound visit the churches at the beginnmg~of winter to see how the temperance eaaise prospered.—A vote of condolence wirh the family 'of the late Mr Ra-th- bonie was passed, ton the matron of Mr Richard Roberts, iPwllheli, seconded Ibv Captain Morris Jones, Portmaidoc.—It was reported that a con- traict for the erection of a dliapel and a, chapel- house at Beddgeleut, at a oast of £697, Iliad been signed, and a vote o/f thfinks was passed to Mr George 'Banner, of Liverpool, for the free gift"of a site for the chatpel amd dhajpel-liouse.—The Rev T. LloydL Hebnon. and the Rev R. W. Davies, Moria, Nevm, pastors recently ordainied, and Mr J. Williams, IPwHJwli., were atknitted members *"t>* ^■^Ocia't'io,n.—A vote of sympathy with Mr R. MfLeian, last year's president, in'his ill- nem was pawed, and with Mr Henry Roberts, Mr R J. Evans. Moeltryfian: Capt R. (Tla¡n iRhyd. Moirfa; Nevin, and the family, of Tyddyn tMawr. Chwilog.—Votes of condolence wiMi. the fbUowin'g persons, on the death of relatives, were also passed —Revs J. 'Llir lifaen; W. Duvies. Pwll Crwn H. Davies. Abererch: J. W. Edwards. Penrhvn • W. Davies, Ll'aiiiestvn Mrs Jones, Bryn Awel Brpcitxes: Messrs T. Jones. Bryn Yirvs Aber- T. Jones. Nawble R. Jones, Tanvfoel. Lntihfaerii; amd Riohard Evans, 'Beddgelert The preachers at the different services were the Chester; T. Williams, Cb,pel He/lyg; Ð. Fifrwdwien Lewis. Trevor D T^or • E. Jones. Llanbedrog; and tore1'1™8' Peny,groes w"ith the two new pas-

PWLLHEfJ BOARD OF GUARDIANS. WEDNESDAY —,Mr J. T. Jones in the chair THE SMALLPOX. Dr Hughes gave his opinion on the vaccination question. He re- commended re-vaccinating the members of the house who would wish to do that to be done.— Rev E. Myrddin Rees opposed,and said that they should not compel this to be done, with the ex- ception of the inmates only. He did not believe they should, and Several notable physicians were of that opinion.—Mr Hugh Williams se- conded.—Mr D. H. Davies asked if it was not intended to allow the persons in question to de- cide whether they would be vaccinated or not.— The Chairman: Yes; but it is intended to ad- vise vaccination.—Dr Hughes: It is unnecessary for me to discuss the matter with Mr Rees. The Doint is to stop the smallpox, and we should be thankful that it is possible to do this. The majority fctf medical men did not believe as Mr Rees did.—A vote was taken, and the pro- posal of the chairman was carried.

¡ The R™* Robert Ernest Jones, pastor of the Park-road Church and Christ Church, Barmouth, I has* had a unanimous call from the Shrewsbury English Presbyterian Church.

MERIONETH AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY. The Committee of Management met alt Dol- gelliey oj], Wednesday, wihen the balance-sheet for last yearWlals submitted by rtihe^ Secretary, showing a (balance an the treasurer's hand of D114 7s.—It was rejsolved to Ihold tihis year's slhiaw iat Towyn.—<Mr T. H. W. Idris was ap- pointed president, arnd .Mr W. E. Williams1 (Cor- wen) vice-presi'dent.—It was (resolved that the premiums for Toot, croups in fields be open onlfy to the district in wihicih the show is held.—The fol- lowing were appointed judge's —-Root crops, Mr T. E. G-riffitih -(Pwllheli); Welsfti cattle, Messrs Thomas Jonathan (Cardiganshire), 'Ellis (Ban- gor), and W. Owen (St. Asaiph); cattle of any dltlhar breed, Mr William Phillips (Wyitustay); agricultural horses, Messrs T. B. 'Barling (Mon- mouth), Thomas Ohairnock (Liverpool), and Ed- mouth), Thomas Ohairnock (Liverpool), and Ed- wa.rd Green (Welshpool); jumping and trotting. Messrs Evains CBrongwyMa., Wrexfaam), Owen (Gartihmyl, Wetshpool), laIDJd Uraaik Lloyd (Wrex- hum); Welsh shieep and shearling, Messrs Wil- I iIi-am Fitfncio (Cemmes), Marshall Dujgdate (LLan- tfyllin), and Roberts (Aber, Bangor); butter. Miss Roberts1 '(Ilyweomi).

THE FUNERAL. The funeral took place in Chester Cemetery on Wednesday. The body had been removed from Penmaenmawr the previous evening. The first part of the service was conducted in Holy Trinity Church by the Revs L. M. Farrell and T. W. Mundy. The hymns sung were When saints on earth and Peace, perfect peace." The principal mourners were Sir Horatio Llovd and Messrs E. H. Lloyd, Trevor Lloyd, and F. Horatio Lloyd (sons). Among others present were the Bishop of Chester, the Dean of Chester, Canon Cooper Scott, the Revs H. H. Wright, J. F. Howson, Hylton Stewart (New Brighton), and Mungo T. Park, Major General Swaine, the Mayor ind Mayoress of Chester (Mr and Mrs James G. Frost), Judge Wynne Foulkes, Mrs F. H. Lloyd, Col. Miller, Col. Hamersley (Chief-Constable of Cheshire), J. Smith (town clerk of Chester), and many leading citizens. Beautiful wreaths were sent by Kath- arine, Duchess of Westminster, Major-General and Mrs Adair, Major-General and 1\1rs and Miss Swaine, Sir Thorn is and Lady Frost, in ever-loving memory from Horatio," Mr and Mrs Horton (Penmaenmawr), Mr and Mrs Charles A. Jones (Carnarvon), Mr Davies Cooke (Mold), the Mayor of Conway, the Dean of Chester and Mrs Darby, Mr and Mrs Kneeshaw (Penmaenmawr), the Mayor and Mayoress of Chester, Mr Robert Yerburgh, M.P., Mr and Mrs Wood (Conwav), Mr and Mrs Chamberlain (Llandudno), Mr Ll. Hugh Jones (Wreyham), Mrs Jardine, and many others. At Chester Town Council on Wednesday, on the motion of the Mayor, seconded by the Sheriff, a vote of condolence with Sir Horatio Lloyd in his bereavement was passed in silence, the members I standing.

Winnipeg Welshmen celebrated: St. David's Day with a. banquet and a concert. There were some hundreds present. Mr J. J. Roberts occupied the chair, and addresses were delivered by him, and by Mr H. M. Howell, K.C., the hon. pre- sident; Alderman J. Russell, representing the St. Andrew's Society; and Mr J. L. Broughton, representing the Sons of England Society. Mr Stewart Malvey was not able to be present on behalf of the Irish Society. Songs were also given by Miss L. Sweatman. Miss J. Poison, Mr R. Hamilton, Miss S. A. Hordal, Mr C. E. Dingle, Mrs Coatea-Brown. Mr Rhys Thomas, J and Mr Dale.

THE PRUDENTIAL ASSUR- ANCE COMPANY. In our present issue will be found the report and annual accounts of the Prudential Assurance Company. Again, great progress is recorded. In the ordinary branch the Prudential issued 76,831 policies in 1901, being an increase of 2151. The remarkable popularity of endowment assurances is illustrated by the fact that of the 651,558 policies in force in the ordinary branch at the close of the year, no less than 491,634, or 75.4 per cent., were of that description. The premium income of the ordinary branch in- creased by £167,613 to £3,489,955. As to the expenses, the accounts show an ap- parently new departure, of which no mention is made in the report of the directors. For some years past the ratio has come out at exactly 10 per cent. of the premiums. But in 1901, for the first time, it was well below that figure. This shows an annual saving of over j350,000, and augurs well for future profits. While the ordinary branch of the Prudential is a marvel of expansion and magnitude, the industrial is still more so. The premiums re- ceived in 1901, almost entirely in weekly pence, amounted to j35,529,461, and the claims paid to £2.104,939. The significance of these figures will be better appreciated when it is stated that the deathf; numbered 580 for each day of the year, Sundays included. The expenses of man- agement, commission included, of the Prudential are apparently lower than those of any other In- dustrial office. The company deals liberally with those of its assured who desire to discon- tinue their payments, and in 1901 issued to them 74,798 free policies, the number of such policies in force at the close of the year being 771,279. That is not all; provision is also made for in- creasing the sums assured to policy-holders in the Industrial branch, and for granting con- cessions to policy-holders of twenty-five years' standing who have attained the age of 75. All this is equivalent to substantial bonuses, and the reserve the company has set aside to provide for the liability thus voluntarily incuried exceeds £2.500,000. Further information will readily be supplied by the district superintendent, Mr J. W. Jones, Carnarvon, and the local agents named in the- advertisement.

CARNARVON BOARD OF GUARDIANS SATURDAY. — Mr J. Francis Roberts presiding. SYMPATHY.—The* Chairman proposed; a volte of sympathy with the family of the late Mr William Rathbone, who had done so much for the county.—Mr R. Jones, Talysarn, seconded the proposal, whlich was unanimously carried. THANKS.—Mr R. Jones, Talysa.m, proposed that a vote of thanks be passed to Captain Griffith, of the Church Army, in recognition of his services to the 'house, and1 especially to the sufferers.—Mr J. R. Hughes seoondled. and said he believed that if all the ministers of thie Gospel did the same as Captain Griffith, the poor people and) the town generally Would' benefit largely by the result.—Mr R. B. Ellis said that the usual time for passing votes of tiianks was at the end of the year. The Established Church wias not the only organisation that did the work but other denominations as well.—Mr G. R. Hughes proposed, as an amendment, that the services of everybody to the Board be re- cog.nisedi (applause).—Mr R. Jones seconded, and the amendment was carried. TELEPHONE.—(Mr W. M- Roberts read a letter from Mr R. Ranleigh Jones, who was aibsent, requesting hiim to propose, on his be- half, that the house be connected with the town by telephone.Mr J. R. Huighes proposed that the matter be referred' to the finance com- mittee.—'Mr J. 1M. Williams proposed that they reject the proposal. —JThe latter amendment was carried. THE MASTER'S REPORT.—The master's report showed 'that the number of paupers in the house the day of the last Board was 127. During the three weeks 19 came in, twio died, and 30 wetat out. Number in the hiouse on the 7t!h of March, 114—Mr J. M. Williams pro- posed that similar statistics be published every month. Mr T. J. Lloyd thought that it would be better to get every parish by itself.—Mr R. B. Ellis proposed that they get the figures every year.—iMr W. M. Roberts proposed that they get the report every quarter, this was carried. CONGRATULATION.—On the motion of Mr J. R. Hughes, seconded- by the Rev J. Salt, it was decided! to oomgratulate Mr C. A. Jones on ¡ His electSomi as chairman of the County Council. THE CASE O* DR GRIFFITH.—Mr Hum- phrey Williams (Penygroes), referring to the case of Dr Griffith, said' that their duty as a Board was to let Dr Griffith go out, and vote a sum of money towards his maintenance. —After some discussion, the matter was referred to a special committee. MISCELLANEOUS.—It was decided to raise the salary of Dr Hughes, Waenfawr, from x12 to £ 17.—The sum in the treasurer's hands on the 11th ult. was JB660.

NORTH WALES ANNUAL HORSE SHOW. This popular show, which attained' its nKajotity last yealr, was established at Carnarvon Tisndier ."die auspices of the landowners and agri- ) cullturisite principally of Carnarvonshire and Anglesey, with a view to improve fhe breed and qufaiity of horses in nie niorttlhern division of the Principality. Since then a number of other organisation's, siimiilar in character, but more local in their scope, have sprung up in the same area. Notwithstanding, however, the keen competition which Wis show has ihad! to contend agairast in recent years, it has continued to pitosper, and' occupies ait present ia leading position amonlg kindred societies in North I Wales. Not only it fulfils its purpose as an ex- hlibiltiiJon, but as a means of bringing into per- sonal ootaitact breeders and buyers it has proved) of oonsiuieraJble commercial advantage. In com- parison with the nrsit show held, it is interesting to observe that the number of classes, and the amount of prize money offered at this year's show are more, than doubled, while the entries show a corresponding increase, and continue to maintain a satisfactory increase. The committee have just issued an attractive prize list for the coining snow, from which it appears that several new classes have been added, and some important alterations made in the. condMonis atffecting exhibitors. Hitherto all competitions (exoept jumping) have been restricted Ito the counties of North Wales. The committee have now made an important change in this rule as regards the stallion classes. 1111 future the competitions will be open to stallions travelling any district in North Wales, not- withstanding that their owners may be resident ouitsidb that area. It may be anticipated that this relaxation of a rule, which excluded some fine animals in thle past, will add considerably to the merit of the «tallion> classes. The classes for military horses find a place again in this year's scnedtue, and) having regard to the continuous demand1 for horses of this description we commend the Com- mittee's (ijecision) aa a practical1 step in thiei right direction. The movement against docking horses is also encoura-ged by the offer of four special prizes in the gelding, mare, and! pony classes. Two of these prizes are offered—and have been offered for a number of years past—by Mr J. E. Greaves, Lord-lieu- tenant of Carnarvon-shire; and two by the committee of the Carnarvonshire and Anglesey Branch of R.S.P.C.A. xne Polo Pony Socaety'si silver medid for brood mares will also be com- peted1 for this year. In the jumping classes 30 guineas will be awarded in two classes—one for all-comers and one for local entries. Alto- gether the prize list contains thirty-nine classes, and ndnety-three prizes, amounting in the aggre- gate to £270. Since the establishment of tIhIis show over 5000 horses 1JJa.v,e (been exhibited, £4680 have been paid in prizes, and the total cost of the entire series of exhibitions exceeds £8700. The committee this year is to be con- gratulated upon having secured as president, Mr Walter Glynn, of Brynhir, Cricoieth, an expert judge of horseflesh and an enthusiastic and successful exhibitor at the principal shows.

On Wednesday, the funeral took place at Ddol Cemetery, Caerwys, of Mr William Thomas, J.P., C.C., of Plas Newydd. chairman of the Holywell Board of Guardians and a magistrate for the county of Flint, who died on Saturday, at the age of 71 years, after a few days' illness. Be- fore leaving the house a brief service was con- ducted by the Revs Benjamin Hughes (St. Asaph), and William Williams, Bagillt There was a large attendance of mourners and friends. The chief mourners were Dr Thomas, Bangor, and Messrs Gwilym and Ebenezer Thomas (sons), and Mr John Thomas, Liverpool (brother).

PROPOSED CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR CARNARVON TlA.„™!eeti°S <,OTV'w1, »' tte Iiwtifate »n Thursday evening, in support of a proposal for the establishment of a chamber of commerce for Carnarvon. Mr Evan Jones, ironmonger, was elected to the chair. He said that he did not know any- thing of the matter, and he had come them to be enHghted. He would call on Mr Bibby to explaim the purpose of the meeting. Mr Bibby, the organiser of the movement, said he felt that there had been a great need in the town for some time for the establishment of a chamber of commerce, which would1 be a great boon to the trade of thfe town. About 128 persons had signed the petition in favour of its establishment, but such a number was niot pre- sent that evening. Mr T. R. Roberts was unanimously elected secretary pro. tem. Mr R. Jones (Jones and Miller) proposed that a chamber be formed, and said that sucih an es- tablishment was necessary to check the pro- ceedings of the town council. Mr Richard Griffith thought that it should extend further than the tradesmen. Mr E. M. Daviee seconded Mr Jones's pro- posal. Mr R. Lloyd (watchmaker) said that there was nothin.g in the town to make people sta-v over night. Some of their own townspeople went to Bangor, LIandudno, and other places to get enjoyment. There was music to be had on the Bangor Pier, but there was nothing of the sort in Carnarvon. Mr Williams Jones agreed with what had been said, and favoured getting the ratepayers to join the chamber. Mr Isgaer Lewis said he felt that the estab- lishment of a chamber of commerce was not meant to fight against the council, but to work in conjunction with it. He was in favour of limiting the membership to tradesmen only. Mr R. Williams (Dinorwic House) agreed with what Mr Lewis had said. Mr R. Williams (marble works) said that thev were not going to oppose the council. A simi- lar establishment at Llandudno had done a great deal M good. He also favoured confining the matter to tradesmen. Mr Robert Owen (Messrs Roberts and Owoo) said that the object was to benefit the town. Their intention was not to work against the council, but to co-operate with them. It would not be right to call it a chamber of commerce if the ratepayers were allowed to enter. The first meeting was only to give the matter a Start, and the work would soon follow. He did not understand that the trade of the town was going down more than formerly. Mr S. Bibby explained that such an organisa- tion would take in the ratepayers as well as the tradesmen. It- was open for anybody to come there, who had an interest in the trade of the town. Mr Parrv (Liver): It is likely that some sub- scription will be necessary. Mr Bibbv: A subscription of 2s 6d per annum would clear the whole matter. It was ultimately carried that a chamber of commerce be formed. Mr J. R. Hughes proposed that a circular be sent round to announce the second meeting, and he would be glad to pay the expenses (ap- plaafte). Mr Williams Jones proposed that the cNer be accepted. This was seconded by Mr John Owen, and I was carried amidst applause. Mr Hughes also proposed that the secretary j be requested to communicate with other in- j stitutions of the same kind, and to obtaim, a, copy of their rules. Mr E. M. Davies seconded, and this was car- ried. A vote of thanks was accorded Mr Evan Jones for presiding, and to Mr Bibby for bring- ing the matter forward.

MARKETS FOR THE WEEK, CORN. LIVERPOOL. PMDAt.—Wheat opened quiet, about Jcl under Tuesday: red, winter, 6a lid Northern Manitoba, 6s 3d to 6s 3id. Beans, Saidi, 3d lower, 33s 3d to 33a 6d. teas, 69 8d. Oats quiat; new white, 38 to 3s 3d; yellow, 3s to 38 2d; black, 3s 3d to 38 4d. Maize quiet; new mixed, 5a lfd to 5s 2d; old, 5s 3d to 5s 3id. Floor unchanged. HAY AND STRAW. LONDON, THURSDAY—Fair stipplies and trade quiet at the following prices: Good to prime hay, 100s to 115s; inferior to fair d., 80s to 85s; good to prime clover, 95a to llOd; inferior to fair ditto, 80a to 90s; mix. ture and aanfoin. 900 to 105s; straw, 28e to 40s per load. CATTLE. BIRMINGHAM. THUBSDAY.- Fair aupplies, and trade quiet. Quotations:—Best Herefords, 6fd to 7d per lb; shorthorns, 6d to 6Jd; bulla and cows, 4id to 6d; calves, 6d to 9d; wether she?ip, 7!d to Bid: ewes, and rams, 63 to 7d per lb. Porketa, 10a 6d to lis; sows, 8s to 8s 3d per score lbs. CHESTER, THORSDAT—There was about an averege supply of stock, and a slightly im- proved demand. Good lots both of store and dahycttde were easier to eell, but anything inferior wast almost unsaleable. Prioes were abont the same as last week. A small consign- ment o! Scotch-Irish horned wethers com- prised the eheep on offer, but there wis little or no inquiry for them. Quotations :-Milcb cows, JB15 to £29; oalvera.BIZ to £19; barrens, £ 9 to £13; heifers, E8 to JBI3; stirks, 96 to JE9. DUBLIN, TranuDii.-rObgiM heifer and ox beef, 55s to 57a 6d per owt.; seconds, 50a to 54s; inferior, 48a 6d to 48s. Choice small weights of mutton, 7id to 8d per lb; choice he.%v wethers, 6Jd to 7id; ewes, 5id to 6Jd; inferior, td to 5ifl. teesfc home iambs, 369. Prime vefl, 8d to Sd interior, 4^1 to 6id. DEAD MEAT. LONDON, THURSDAT.—Fair supplies; trade very slow, with drooping tendency in pr'ces. Quotations — English beef, 39 lOd to 4s; Scotch long sides, 4s to 4s 2d; ditto, shorts, 4s 4d to 4n 6d; American, 3s 6d to 3s lOd inferior,28 4d to 3a; British mutton. 4s to 4a lOd: foreign 3s 8d to 4111 2d; veal, 3s 8d to 5a 2d: pork, 39 4d to 4s 4d per 81bs. WOOL. BRADFORD, THURSDAY.—The London sales have naturally stiffened thia market, at;d holders are asking 1<1. and in some oases id, more all round for imported wools. So far this advance in qnotations has only checked busi- ness, and spanners have not yet recognised a new level of rate?. Top makers øbow. s. very firm attitude, and the tendency is distinctly agains" buver^« English wools have not re sponded at all. V BUTTER: OORK, THUMBS.—First, 112a; Feconds, 93s thirds, 9is; fourths, 71a; fine, 100s. I In market: 36 firkins.

WELSH MARKETS BANGOR, la 3d to Is A &eT b 5 egg8'18 to 20 for Is: fowls, 3s 6d f ^er c.?TlP'e' dacha. 3s to 3s 6d each beef, 7d to 9d per lb; mntton, 8d to lOd; pork, 8d to d1 7d to 9d; Iamb, 10s to lis per qoarter; potatoes, 20 to 24 lbs for Is. ABERYSTWYTH, MONDAY. — Wheat, 58 to 5a 6d per 65 lbs; barlev. 4s to 4s 6d per 65 lbs; oats (white), 3s 6d to 3s 9d per 451bs; black. 3s 6d per 45lbs: eggs, 7s 3d to 7s 6d per 120; fresh butter. 13d to 14d per )b; do., salt, lid to 12d per lb; fowls, 39 6d to 5s per couple; chickens, 4R per couple; flacks, 5s to 6s per f on pie; potatoes, 4s per 112 lbs. CARNARVON, SATURDAY. — Fresh butter, Packing price, 16id to 18d per lb; eggs, 18 tcf 20 for lc; fowls, 48 to 5s per oonple; ducks, 3s to 3s 6d each; beef, 9id to 9d pe lb.: mutton, 6d to lOd; veal, 5d to 9d; potatoes, 6a per Back. DENBIGH, WEDNESDAY—Fresh butter, 13d to !5d per lb; do, salt, 13d to 13^d; fowls, 4a to 5e per couple; fat piga, 4d per lb beef, 6d to 93 per lb i veal, 7d to 9d; mutton, 7d to 9d; pork, 6d to 8d per lb: potatoes, 9s per hobbet. Wheat, 9s 3d to 9s 9d per hobbet; oats, 7s 9d to 8s 9c per hobbet; barley, 8s 9d to 9s 6d per hobbet. LLANGEFNI, THUBSDAY.—Bntter, fresh, 15d per lb; eggs, 18 to 19 for Is fat pigs, 4d to 4¡a. per lb; small pigs, 15s to 19a each fowls, 3s 3d to 4s per couple; ducks, 2s 3d to 29 6d each; beef, 6d to 8d; mutton, 7d to 9d; pork, 6d to 9d; veal, 7d to 8d potatoes, 5s to 6a per sack; oats, 20s to 22a per quarter. LLANRWST, TUESDAY—Barley, 98 to go 6d per hobbet; oata, 7s 6d to Be per hobbet. Freeh butter, la 5d to la 7d per Ib; do., nU, Is 2d to Is 4d fowls, 4s 9d to 58 per couple; eggs, 12 to 15 for Is; potatoes, 3s 6a to 3s 6d per 112 lbs. OSWESTRY, WEDNESDAY. — White wheat, old, 4s 4d to 4s 6d per 75 lbs; red ditto, old, 4a 4d to 4s 6d per 75 lbs; oats, old, 16s to 18s per 800 lbs; do, new, 14s 6d to 15s; malting barley, 18s to 20B per 280 lbs: fresh bntter, 15a to 16d per lb; eggs, IS to 13 for Is fowls, 4s to 5s per couple; ducks, 5s to 6.. 6d per couple; rabbits, 2s to 2s 2d per couple; potatoes, Is per 201bs; beef, 7d to 8d per lb; mutton, 7d to 9d veal, ■ 7d to 8d pork, 6d to 8d per lb. PWLLHELI, WzDNMDAT.—Beef, 5d to 9d I per lb; mutton, 7d to 10d per lb; pork, 8d to 9d per lb; butter, la 3d per Ib; eggs, 6s 6d per 120; porkets. 16s to 20s each. I RUTHIN, MONDAY. -Whe&t, 8s 6d to 9s 6d per hobbet; barley, 8a to go; oats, 6s to 7s; fresh butter, 13d to 15d per Ib; fowls, 3s to 4s per couple ducks, 4s to 5s per couple; eggs, 15 to 17 for Is. WREXHAM, MONDAY.—The fine weather in. duced the farmers to bring a good supply of atcck. and buyers being present in goodly nam bers, trade was brisk. Beef sold well. while pigs a)so met a t teady demand, quite 10s 3d per score lbs being piid for high class animals. BE ef m,, de from 51d to 61d per Ib; mutton, 7d to 8d and veal, 7d to 8Jd ptr lb. COAGULINE. Transparent Cement for broken ( article*.

The Rev Stephen Gladstone presided on Snii* day afterDiooM at a. meeting held in HawardeØ Schoolroom, at which a branch of the Byron Society for North Wales was formed.

BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, AND DEATHS CSr Announcements of Births, Marriages, and Deaths a.re charged Is (cash) and 28 M (credit MARRJiGES PHILLIPS — DAVIE8 —March 15, at the We; ley an Chanel, Llangollen, by the Be1' J. B. Ellis, Oorwen, assisted by the Rev f- T. Phillips, Festiniog (brother of the bride* PCOOM.), Mr John PhilUps, Ty'nyfacb, to Miss Mary Davies, Oeidiog Cottage, LlaØ. drillo. ROBERTS WILLIAMS — March. 14, at Ebenezer Chapel, Carnarvon, by the Ishmael Evans, in the presence of Mr T. G. Jones, Mr Trevor Roberts, Tanlon, RhO" tryfon, to Miss Ellen A. Willams, KinS" Head, Waenfawr. THOMAS—JONES-Maroh 17, at the reg^ trar's office, Carnarvon, by Mr Thomas, Mr R. W. Thomas, 35, High street' Penygroes, to Miss Elizabeth Jones, lorksbim House, Penygroes.- DEATHS. GILLESPIE-.Maroh 12, Anthony Gilleflp the beloved husband of M. Gillespis, aflP* 34 years. Was interred at Llanrhos Oho*0* Ir I-, dudno.- JONES — March 11. at Treifan, LlanidaØ' A)glecev, Mr William Jonea, sged 87 years. JONES -Maroh 11, Mrs Jonee, beloved of Captain Morgan Jones, aged 60 years. < JONES-Maroh 17, aged 8 months, belove- child of Mr and Mrs R. G. Jonea, cycle tornÐt. 6, Spring-place. Scuth penraUt, Carnarvon* WISE-March 15, at 18. Thomas-street, cat- narvon, Mr Charles Wise, aged 85 years.- MONUMENTS, LARGE STOCK. BEFORE BUYING, CALL AT HUGH JONES, „ MARBLE WORKS CARNAR^O^ All kinds of Rustic and Plain Crosses on htf^ Printed and Published: for the Proprietor V DANIEL REES, at the "Herald" ot}x High-street. Carnarvon. FRIDAY, MARCH 21, 1902.

—r-| r 7 .1 ■■■ SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE. PORTMADOC. < ARRIVED.—Vtait*<i;>cuui. Capt. Jon&s. from. 3Biriit il; lim Lass, Da vies, Aberaieron Rtb-Jja, s.5.Roberts, Liverpool; Mary Owens, Evaus, Cardiff; John aod Margaret-, Williams, Aber- ia«Son; iKhieidiol WPe. 'Evans. do. Ghristaibel, Canaan, Penryn; Jammette and Jane, Evaais, "Waterford; Industry. Wililiams, Dundialk; *?aiU!li 'K varus. Roberts. Dublin. SAILED.—David Morris. Captain Morris, for Marburg; Elizabeth. Prichard, Roberts, do. 'Miarv and EiPeoiruor, Jones. 'Bremen; Mary, Young. p, ole; Thoidas. Jones. Cardiff; Clara, Orimes, Bawling; Acorn, Pollard, Grea.t Yar- mouth James. Jones. Porthcawl.

THE PENRHYN STRIFE. ADDRESS TO HIS WORKMEN BY LORD PENRHYN. NO CHANGE OF ATTITUDE. SNUB TO THE COUNTY COUNCIL. FATE OF THE LEADERS. Lord Penrhyn, accompanied bv his son, the Hon. E. S. D. Pennant, spent iMonday inspect- ing the works at the quarry. Just before leaving, Lord Penrhvn met all the workmen, and addressed them as follows: 1 —I aom very glad' to have the opportunity of saying a few words to you to-day, because I think it is quite likely that you may be very glad to heaT something from me about what must have been a cause of uneasiness to you from what you have seen in the papers. A state- ment appears there about a Penrhyn Concilia- tion Committee which has been appointed by the County Council of Carnarvonshire. Some of you may be afraid that there hove been some negotiations going on with somebody—County Council people—behind TOUT backs, which would put you. perhaps, in a bad position. I want to tell you first of all that there are no negotia- tions coi-iwr on between myself and that com- mittee. and you may be quite certain that in any- thing that I have to do in the settlement of this dispute. I shall not go one single bit off the line that I have taken (hear, hear, and cheers). I am not going to give any of you away (hear, hear, and cheers). You have been faithful and friendly to me, and I shall regard you accord- ingly. Well, now, there is another thing which I think it is just as well to say a few words aboat, qirife plainly, and that is that there are gome people who have been very prominent as agitators, and, in fact, have been making mis- chief all about the country. They have been saying a great many things not true about your- selves and about me also, and they seem to have an idea that those people who have been making mischief and putting the whole of the country into commotion, and exposing you to loss and trouble, are going to have the pleasure of abusing all of us, and then coming back as if thev had been the nicest people in the world: (laughter). I can only tell you. and I think it is as well that they should know it, that if that j has been their idea they have been and are living in what is known as a fools paradise. I can assure you that a great many of these people will never come back to work here again. They might possibly wish to do so; but you mast- not think that I am going t-o put you at their mercy. I am not going to do anything of the sort, and they will have to take a back seat as far as the Penrhyn Quarry is concerned. 1 am not as younir as I wish I was. ana you may per- haps be anxious to know what will happen to ai of you if anything was to happen to me- Wei I can assure you that it is my firm belief tna my son has the same feelings as I have about all of rvou, and he will look upon all of you> who have been faithful and friendly, as friends (cheers). Mr Pennant, who was received with cheers, said :-1 have not had as many opportunity s 01 addressing you a8 my father has, but I don't really think it is necessary that I should say more than a very few words, as I can. in one or two vrords only. give, you every assurance that everything mv father has said to you with re- gard to his action in supporting you against those who have endeavoured to put vou under their h^el as mueh as possible. I thoroughly and cordially agree with I don't think vou really need any assurance from me, but still, if it is any satisfaction to you. I will give Tou that assurance with the greatest heartiness, that I thorough] v concur in what he has done. I look on all of vou who hn.v<» come forward to support us tm here as friends, and I certainly am never goine to turn mv b^k on a friend. I hone that the same cordial relations which h»y» gone on "between us now for so many years will continue between us n-ow for 510 many. -(cheers). Sir Lewis Morris has completed his "Ode for j tbe Coronation." t

THE NEVIN RATE COLLECTOR AGAIN. —A letter written By Mr Hugh Griffith to the Local Government Board was read, contain ing full particulars of the application of the Nevin rate collector for a rise in his salary. The resolution of the Guardians was not con- Eidered saitisifactory. The IjocaJ Government Board requested the the Council reply to the remarks set out in the letter.—The Chairman said that the case of Mr Griffith had been be- fore the Board more than once. The contents of the letter read that day had been considered. and it had been decided, on the motion of the member for Nevin, to raise the salary of Mr Hugh Griffith from JB20 to £30. He proposed that this be made known to the Local Govern- ment Board.—Mr G. Jones seconded, and this i waa carried. ASSESSMENT. r- A letter was read from Maidenhead, requesting the support of the Board to a proposal in favour of re-arrangement of the assessment question.—The resolution was read. and on the motion of Mr D. H. Davies, seconded by Mr T. E. Griffith, it was decided to support the motion. IMPROVING THE HOUSE.-The Visiting Committee had visited the house, and their rè: commendations were read. A difficulty was ex- perienced in meeting with the recommendations of Mr Bircham in his report of July 15th, 1898, with respect to hot-water baths, and again in 1900. he recommended the obtaining of the supply from the main. This would be a great expense. H was also recommended that five new ranges be obtained in the laundry so as to supply the girls' baths. The committee also complained that there were no provisions in case of fire which might prove of considerable loss to the Board. IT was recommended that two hydrants be provided, one in the men's yard. and the other in the women's yard. and a hose 50 feet long and 2A inches in circumfer- ence. six fire buckets, 3b yards of two-inch pipes to provide additional supply of water. They also recommended that the windows be re- paired, and that a gas lamp be placed above the door. An estimate of the cost had been made, and it was felt that it was running rather high. It was recommended that an official es- timate be obtained.—Mr W. E. Williams se- conded the adoption of the report.—The Chair- man strongly supported the recommendations.— Messrs D. H. Davies and T. E. Griffith thought that they should get some idea as to the esLi- mates.—Mr S. Roberts: The opinion of the committee is that this should not be publish just now.—Mr Roberts, however, said that it was expected it would be from JB300 to £400.- The report was adopted.—Mr Roberts reoom- mended that a local man be appointed, as the work had been partly done on the old plans. On the motion of Mr D. H. Davies. seconded bv > Mr W. Hughes, Mr W. J. Davies, the surveyor of the PwUheli-Town Council, was appointed. | THE ASSESSMENT QUESTION —In view of the appeals against the decision of the Assessment Committee in the petty sessions, the question of appointing someone to appear on behalf of the Guardians was discussed.—The Chairman held that the clerk was to do that Ilaôco!r}lilllg t(> the ngreeiment with hjtm.—The Clerk remarked that Mr A. Ivor Parry had be- cran the work. and for the safety of the Board, he recommended that he should continue with the work.—This was supported bv the Rev E. Myrddin Rees, who said that a solicitor would be advantageous on account of the technicalities, j —Mr W. Hughes proposed that the, Board ask Mr E. R Davies to appear.—Mr D. H. Parry: His not Mr A. Ivor Parry began with the work? \1 The Clerk Yes.—-The Rev E. Myrddin, Rees I propose that the clerk be requested to appear, and to choose whoever he likes.—iMrW. Hughes proposed "that the committee should take pro- ceeding. and take the consequences (laughter). —1Th<* Chairman and the Rev E. Mvrddm Rees made some remarks on the nature of the last proposal, and that the clerk be requested to proceed, the committee to appear in the cases of Messrs Robert Parry and R. Roberts, who v<>re the appellants. — This was ultima ely passed.

DEATH OF LADY LLOYD. The death occurred on Saturday night, at her residence, Sefton, Penmaenmawr, of Lady Lloyd, wife of his Honour Judge Sir Horatio Lloyd. The deceased lady was the daughter of the late Mr Horatius LeighBigby, of Hawarden, and the news of the demise has been received with feelings of profoundest regret by a large circle of friends and relatives in Chester and North Wales. Lady Lloyd for many years was closely connected with the work of various in- stitutions in Chester.

WALES IN PARLIAMENT. I THE TROOPS AT BETHESDA. On Monday, Mr D. A. Thomas asked the Financial Secretary to the War Office whether the cost of catering for the troops sent last year to Bangor in anticipation of disturbances at Bethesda was an Imperial or local charge, and what the total cost amounted to. Lord Stanley The cost has been borne by Army votes. I am afraid, as the troops were I billeted, it is not possible to differentiate as to the cost of catering. Mr D. A. Thomas asked the Home Secretary whether, as a result of the consideration given to the incidence of cost of military aid to the civil power, legislation would be introduced this session with a view to placing such cost upon the local authorities of the districts for which military I assistance might in future be asked. Mr Ritchie: A bill is under consideration, and may, I hope, be introduced shortly, which will ¡ deal with this question. THE JOINT NATIONAL COUNCIL. In the House of Commons, on Tuesday, Mr D. A. Thomas asked' the President of the Local Government Boards whether he was aware tha.t when an effort was made in 1891 by the County Councils of Wales and Monmouthshire to put section 81 of the Local Government Act, 1888, into operation the Local Government Board ruled, notwithstanding sub-section 6, that the Act did not provide for any expenditure of public money for such a purpose, and whether it would I be competent for a district auditor to disallow the legitimate expenses of a joint committee of two or more Welsh County Councils incurred in carrying out any purposes of the Act in which they were jointly interested, such committee having been formed under the provisions of section 81. Mr J. G. Lawson I am aware of the cor- respondence which the Joint National Council of Wales and Monmouthshire had with the Local Government Board in 1892. The Board were then advised that the objects for which the Joint National Council vfes formed were not such as could be regarded as within the scope of section 81 of the Act of 1888. If a joint committee of two or more County Councils was fonned for any purposes of the Act in which they were jointly interested sub-section 6 of the section referred to would apply to the legitimate costs of the com- mittee, and such costs could not be properly disallowed.

THE UNIVERSITY OF WALES HONORARY DEGREES AT THE INSTALLA- TION CEREMONY. An adjourned! meeting of the University Court was held at the Raven Hotel, Shrewsbury, on Saturday. Dr Isambard Owen, the senior de- puty chancellor, presided, and the attendance in- cluded Principal Roberts, Principal Reichel, Professor Angus, Mr A. C. Humphreys-Owen, M.P., Colonel E. Pryce-Jones, M.P., with Mr Ivor James, registrar. The business was to consider the recommenda- I tions of the University Senate for the conferring I of honorary degrees at the installation of the Prince of Wales as Chancellor of the University a.t Bangor on May 9th. On the recommendation of the Senate the Court unanimously revived — That the degree of Doctor in Legibus, "honoris causa," be conferred upon the Prince of Wales; that the degree of Doctor in Musica, "honoris causa," be conferred upon the Princess of Wales; that the degree of Doctor in Legibus, "honoris causa," be conferred upon any chancellor of a university in the United Kingdom who intimates his acceptance of the invitation of the University to be present at the installation. Also that honorary degrees be conferred upon each of the following eminent men, who intimates his ac- ceptance of the invitation of the University to be present, namely:—Lord Kelvin, on the ground I of his eminent services to physical science' Mr Alfred Russel Wallace, on the ground of his eminence as a naturalist; Mr George Meredith on the ground of his distinction in literature; 1 Principal John Rhys, on the ground of his emi- nence as a Celtic scholar; Lord' Lister, on the ground of his long-continued scientific research, which, by establishing a system of antisepsis, has ) revolutionised the practice of surgery throughout I the world Sir Roland Vaughan Williams, Lord Justice of the Court of Appeal, on the ground of his contributions to legal literature and of his eminence as a judge; Sir Richard Claverhouse Jebb, on the ground of his contributions to Greek scholarship; Dr Edward Caird, on the ground of his eminence as a philosphical writer and teacher; Dr James Augustus Henry Murray, on the ground of his services to English philology and lexicography. Authority was given to alter the date of the matriculation examination from June 23rd, which occurs in Coronation week, to either a week earlier or a week later according to circumstances.

MERIONETH COUNTY COUNCIL 1 THE ANNUAL MEETING. I The annual meeting of the Merioneth County Council was held at Dolgelley on Thursday. ELECTION OF OFFICERS. On the motion of Mr W. Ffoulkes Jones, se- conded by Mr John Evans, Barmouth, Alderman I W. P. Evans, Festiniog, was unanimously elected to the chair. The newly-elected chair- man "having duly returned thanks, Mr H. Haydn Jones proposed that the heartiest vote of thanks be accorded to the Hon. C. H. Wynn, the retir- ing chairman, whose evenness of temper and in- variable kindness and courtesy to all concerned was marked during his occupancy of the chair. He had thrown himself heart and soul into the work, and had. attended regularly in whatever branch of the work he had undertaken. Mr Evan Jones seconded, and the vote Was carried with acclamation. The Hon. C. H. Wynn, in responding, said that in the business of the Council he had been one of themselves, and in leaving the chair he had to thank them for their courtesy, kindness, and patience. On the motion of Mr E. P. Jones, Festiniog, seconded by Mr Andreas Roberts, it was re- solved that the ex-chairman be asked to act as the representative of the Council at the installa- tion of the Prince of Wales at Carnarvon. Mr D. G. Williams proposed, Mr John Da- vies seconded, and it was resolved unanimously that Mr Morris Thomas, Corris, be elected vice- chairman. Mr Thomas suitably returned thanks. The following dates were fixed for the quarter- ly meetings June 5th, September 4th, December 4th, and March 12th, 1903. ¡ Messrs J. Hughes Jones, W. Jones, Aber- dovey; and J. Pugh Jones, Corris, were re- appointed members of the Agricultural and Technical Education Committee of the University College of Wales, Aberystwyth. The Hon. C. H. Wynn. Dr R. Roberts, and Dr Roger Hughes, were re-appointed visitors to the North Wales Counties Asylum. Air Osmond Williams, M.P., was re-appointed a member of the University Court of Wales. Dr John Jones, Dolgelley, and Dr R. Roberts, Festiniog, were appointed delegates to attend the Sanitary Institute Congress at Manchester in September. OTHER BUSINESS. The Clerk read a letter from the Local Govern- ment Board complaining that the number of samples sent up for analysis were much lower than they ought to be. The Clerk stated that unless they did so, the Local Government Board would send inspectors down themselves. The matter was referred back to the finance com- mittee. Mr R. C. Anwyl moved that having regard to the urgent need of another bridge over the Dovey to facilitate traffic between Merionethshire and Cardiganshire and Montgomeryshire, a. committee be appointed to consider and re-port on the sub- ject. Mr Haydn Jones seconded, and strongly urged the Council to support the motion. Mr E. H. Jonathan suggested that the matter be relegated to the finance committee Dr John Jones suggested that local members be ap- pointed; Mr E. P. Jones thought that the mat- ter should be discussed by the main roads com- mittee and Mr Thomas Jones argued that five gentlemen be appointed to report to the main roads committee. AnoyITj wtion carried' and Messrs the Hon. C. H. Wynn, Evan Jones, Morris Tho- mas, Corris; William Jones, Penrhyn Isaf; and W. R. M. Wynne, Peniarth, were appointed Alderman Evan Jones proposed the adoption of the report of the main roads committee, which recommended that the sums of J320 be paid to Bala, £305 to Festiniog, and JB165 to Towyn, for the maintenance and repairs of the main roads. Mr H. Haydn Jones, in proposing the report of the finance committee, said that the payments to poor-law unions during last vear were as follow :-Bala, £449; Corwen, £329; Dolgelley, -L884 Festiniog, JB875 and Machynlleth, £321, making a total of £2860. There had been paid a sum of £187 to the medical officers and in- spectors of nuisances of the rural district counr cils and £147 to the officers of the urban dis- trict councils, and J351 to the public vaccinators. payments for mam roads, repairs, police, and salaries amounted to £ 3435, making total pay- meiits of £ 6682 as against £ 7160 in the March 1UI°fw k committee further recomr mended that the county be divided into two Uriels, and that a county rate of 4d1 iv the & macle> a» eduction rate of id There was a long discussion relative to the division of the county into two coroners' dis- tricts, and eventually the recommendation of the finance committee was lost, it being decided, on the motion of Alderman E. H. Jonathan, that a petition be sent to the Lord-Chancellor praying for a writ to be sent down—It was also ^solved S £ e saIal7,1>? £ 140> and that one coroner f Wn6(I ,at a sP^ial meeting to be called at Dolgelley by the clerk The application of the Bala Council to erect a statue of the late Mr T. E. Ellis on the mS road was granted. dep'tlon ™ "Woi-ted to The memorial of Cardiff in favour of estab pSSV,at,on'11 Muse"m for proved of. fami,larSTR DaSed with the famIly of the late Mr W. R. Davies.

GEIRIONYDD RURAL COUNCIL TUESDAY.—Mr E. Jones Williams, J.P., Rhydlanfair, in the chair. THE TAKING OVER OF ROADS.—The motion, of Mr Richard Evans, Dolwyddelen, rx favour of taking over Tanybenar-road, of that place, was rejected. On the motion of Mi- Richard Evans, seconded' by Mr Matthew Ro- berts, it was decided to form a special committee to consider the advisability of taking over differ ent roads in the district. The following gentle- men were appointed —The Gfcairman, Messrs Roberts, J. Davies, Thomas Price, T. Hughes, W. Roberts, and R. Evans. — The clerk (Mr Pierce) was instructed to write to Mr Mclntviv. Gwydir Ucha. asking him to have the boundaries of certain roads in Trefriw and Dolwyddelen marked, so that they may be fenced out. CWM WATER SUPPLY.—A letter was read from the Penmachno Parish Council re Cwm Water Supply, asking the Council to make the best terms they can with Mr Bowen re rent of water, according to the proposed scheme.-After a careful discussion, it was decided to secure the service of Mr Woods, C.E., Liverpool, to report on the scheme, and on the proposed source of water, as well as other sources available.—Mr Thomas Price, Trefriw, was appointed to ar- range this matter with Mr Woods. A PETITION.—A petition was received from Dolwyddelen signed by a number, of farmers, asking the Council to levy a rate or water rent on all consumers of water in the village.—It was unanimously decided to make a water rent of 6d in the-C. SANITARY, ETC—Mr R. H. Williams, the inspector, reported that one case of diphtheria bad been notified' at Tanygraig, Dolwyddelen. The usual instructions were given, and complied with, and' so far no further cases had been notified.—A new sewer had been layed at Fron, Dolwyddelen, and several other sanitary im- provements were being made. -The improvements at Penmachno recommended by Mr Woods, C. E., Liverpool, had been carried out with the ex- ception of public ventilation shafts for the sewers.

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> LOCAL LAW CASE. In the Chancery Division of the High Courti of Justice, on Saturday. Mr Justice Buckler heard an application by the defendants in the action Browne v. Speake ;md others to postpone the trial which had been fixed for the 24th of tbØ present month. Mr Clare, who appeared on behalf of the del fendant Speake, said the action was brought against three directors of the London ax- Northern Bank bv a gentleman of Llandudno fot alleged fraud in the prospectus. were not ready for the trial. There had not b any delay on their part. They had applied fOf and obtained an order for discovery, but n 6 affidavit of documents had yet been made. Th writ was issued on the 27th of December la8 the statement of claim delivered on the 22nd January, and the statement of defence on the 10th March.. Mr Astbury, K.C., who appeared for tfl plaintiff, opposed the application. He stat^1' that the only document his client had in his p°*T session was the prospectus, and that the defett ants could see at once. The affidavit of do#* ments could not be made until Monday or Tj1 day, as it would have to be made at Llandud*j^ It should, however, be made as soon as Pos ^he Mr Clare said there were documents in hands of the liquidator which the sired to see, and the liquidator had given i poinfcment at Leeds. The plaintiff had *'re had- inspection of "these documents. J Mr Astburv remarked, that the question il-H* already been before the Court in an- action Robinson v. the London and Northern Bank- That was an action for fraudulent in the prospectus. The present action was a similar one. It was auainst three directors. Mr Clare further urged that one of the wit- nesses was at present in Egypt, owing to III- health. The case would not be in the paper for hearing before the 24th, and must take time, and' the term ended on the 26th. He ask^ his Lordship to say that the case should not taken before Easter. Mr Justice Buckley asked when the order for discovery was made. Mr Clare said that the order was made onv on Friday. Mr Cassel, who appeared for another defend" ant named Sheppard, pointed out that the ness who was now in Egypt was one of the' nesses in the case of Robinson v. the London 3^. Northern Bank. He was one of the directors 0 the company, and he was present at the time prospectus was drafted, and it was his that caused the words to be inserted which now complained of. No injustice could be to the plaintiff by allowing the trial to over, as it was an action claiming £ 1000 afrj- ages for which the plaintiff had been three and a half years. Mr Frank Russel, for the third defendant, aJsO asked for an adjournment. Mr Justice Buckley refused to grant the ap- plication. He saw no reason for postponing tbø trial. The defendants had known what the plaintiff's case was for three months, and as re- gards the witness in Egypt it was competent for the Court to adjourn the hearing if it was of opinion that an injustice would be done to any- one by reason of evidence not being available- The costs of the application would be made the plaintiff's costs at the trial.