Carnarvon and Denbigh Herald and North and South Wales Independent

DOMESTIC TRAGEDY AT 1 DENBIGH. VERDICT OF ^EANSLATJGHTER. Oa Saturday an inquest was held in the Read- ing Room, before Dr J. R. Hughes, coro-ner for West Denbighshire, touching the death of Mrs JAM Jones, Barker's Well. Evidence was called shotwng that the husband and wife quarrelled Olll Sundav 21st of December, and the daughter said she saw her father with a shovel in his hand. She did not see him use it. A witness named Henry Pendlebmry said that he saw Isaac Jones strike hie wife on the head with the shovel. Mrs Jones did not appear to be much worse, and went about as usual on the Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday following. when she appeared to be getting worse. Medical assist- ance was procured, and it was seen. and after- wards proved by post-mortem examination, that there was a scalp wound about an inch long, fracturing the skull, and some of the splinters had penetrated the broun. The jury found that Mrs Jones died from tlhe effect of the blow, and brought in a veridiiiafc of manslaughter against Isaac Jones, who was then committed to the Assizes 011 the co-Homer's wantent. The prisoner wa's brought before the xnagista'ates on Monday. The evidence was tihie same, as that before the coroner, -,vlllb the adcfitSom otf the prisoner's state. meat to Superintendent Jones when arrested, to the effecit. ttint When he saw his wife coming into the house drunk, he threw the shovel at her in his temper. A portaiin of the skull was produced in court by Dr Owen, bearing the mark oIf the blow with the shovel. It wa's proved that for three d'ayg after too blow the womlaji was "on the spree" and about the town drinking, tlie doctor saying that death Was accelerated by de- ceased drinking heavily after the blow had been iaflircted.—'The magistrates committed prisoner f wihio was defended by Mr A. Foulkes 'Roberts) for trial aJt the Assizes on a charge of man- sfouighftier, but offered to admit him to bail, him- self in the sum of £ 100, and two aureties of JB50 «aOh.

COL. OWEN THOMAS AND THE PATAGONIAN WELSH. WARNING TO SOUTH AFRICAN EMIGRANTS. The Natal Mercury for December 5th contains an interesting report, headed" Welsh- men in Durban," concerning a Cambrian re- vival at that place. The report states that when the recent hostilities broke out, the Welshmen of South Africa, with the enthusiasm and loyalty peculiartheir race, entered the fray in such numbers as to constitute a powerful unit in the Imperial Forces. Hundreds left their homes never to return, and in this respect Durban suffered greatly. Prior to the campaign the sons of the Principality figured under the cloak of their Cambrian Society, but to-day their numerical decrease had lowered with it the position of the society. Interest had almost ceased and new arrivals were lost sight of. It waa then for the purpose of attempting to re- gain that one true unity and interest that a special meeting of Welshmen was called. The president of the society (Mr W. Osborn) de- livered an inspiring address, and introduced to the assembly Lieutenant Colonel Owen Thomas (of Cemaes, Anglesey) whose service, he said, during the campaign were second to none. As organiser of the Prince of Wales's Horse, a regiment of 1250 men. Colonel Owen Thomas saidthat he was always delighted to meet Welshmen, especially from home -they seemed better men abroad. Speak- ing in the Welsh language, he said that during three years in South Africa he had seen what Welshmen could do. He had seen them in peace; he had seen them in war; he had aeen them die the death of heroes on the battle- field; and now be felt a hundred per cent. prouder of his oonntrymen than ever before. His present duties were to visit the states of South Africa and report on the prospects of emigrants. He had been disappointed in the Transvaal, and would warn all intending agri- cultural emigrants to tiavel the country before they decided to settle in any particular part. It was the intention of the Welsh farmers of Patagonia to leave their pdopted country and settle in the Transvaal, but in his opinion they were jumping out of the frying pan into the fire" He earnestly urged all local Welshmen to stabd by the society and make it a success. They should exhibit such unity as they saw among the Scotchmen in the country. Accord- ing to the same paper it is proposed to establish a South African Eisteddfod."

BODY FOUND AT HOLYHEAD. THE INQUEST. On Monday morning, a man named Owen Jones, living at Porth y Post, saw what ap- peared to be a body floating in the water close to the shore. He went for assistance, and with the aid of his brother managed to get the body ashore. It was found to be the body of a man, dbout 5ft. lOin. in height, well-built, and pre- sumably about middle age. The features had decomposed or had been battered beyond identi- fication. The clothing consisted of a navy blue coat and waistcoat, dark grey trousers, and a good white linen shirt, with 4he number 1500 stamped on the front, natural-colour under vest and socks, and a pair of light-made black laced boots. Jones informed the overseer, Mr W. Parry, Garreg Fawr, and the police were in- formed. The body was taken to the mortuary to await the inquest. There were several con- jectures as to where the body came from; some people thinking that the deceased was one of the crew of the ill-fated steamer" Marley" which foundered off the bkerriea some days back, while others thought that the body was that of one of the hands of the vessel that was lost off Bardsey Island some time back. Coloar was lent to the latter suggestion by the fact that five bodies have been washed ashore on the coast of Car- narvonshire and Merionethshire during that few days. Another suggestion was that the body was not that of a seafaring man, and that it was that of a landsman. The police failed to find any trace of enquiries having been made for any person, and it was found, on searching the body, that there were no means of identification beyond a bunoh of keys, six in numbet, attached to a chain, in one of the pockets, and the num- ber 1500 on the front of the shirt, already men* tioned, which may be the mark of a laundry. THE INQUEST. On Wednesday, Dr T. W. Clay, the deputy- ooroner for the county, held an inquest on the body at the Maeshyfryd Chapel. The jury, of I which Mr Jason Jones was the foreman, having viewed the body, Owen Jones said that he lived at Porth y Post, and that about eight o'clock on Monday morning he noticed a body floating in tiie water near to the Bhore at Penrhyn Groea, Porth y Post. He went home ana fetched his brother, and with his assistance got the body ashore and on to the gravel. It was the body of a man. He then informed the overseer, Mr Wm. Parry, Garreg Fawr. He (witness) did not March the body. and he did not see anybody doing so. He did not recognise the body. P.O. Williams (9) said that he was called to Porth y Post on Monday morning, and there found the body lying face downwards. It was that of a man about 5ft. lOins. in height, well built. He could not say what age the man would be, but there was a tuft of hair at the back of the head, and he could not find any grey hairs among them. He thought it was the body of a middle-aged man. It was dressed in a navy-blue serge coat and vest, the coat being I round cut, dark grey trousers, white linen shirt (good) with the number 1500 stamped on the front, natural colour singlet and socks, and a pair of lighl black laced boots. There were no tattoo marks on the arms or breast. He found • bunch of keys (produced) in one of the pockets. The body had apparently been in the water about ten days. The Coroner said that he thought it would be advisable for the press to insert a description of the man with a view of the body being identified, as someone might know something about him from the description given. There had been five bodies washed ashore during the last few days off the coasts of Carnarvonshire and Mer- ionethshire, and probably they were the bodies of sailors who bad been wrecked, and it might be that the body just viewed was that of a sailor. The jury would remember that the "Marley" had foundered some short time ago, and he had made inquiries as to whether it would be possible for a body to be washed ashore at Porth y Post, and had been told that it was quite possible with the winds that had been prevailing lately. He advised them to bring in a verdict of Found drowned." Mr Jason Jones, the foreman, said that the body did not appear to him to be that of a sea- faring man, but that of a shoreman. The jury brought in a verdict in accordance with the coroner's directions.

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PWLLHELI PETTY SESSIONS. WEDNESDAY. — Before R. Carreg, Esq. (chairman), J. G. Jones, Esq., and Claude H. Edwards, Esq. NO LICENSES.—Mr A. F. Hall, on behalf of the Inland Revenue authorities, summoned Catherine Williams, Bodawen, for keeping car- riages without a license. It was stated for the prosecution that defendant kept nine carriages, whereas she had licenses only for six.—Mr A. Ivor Parry defended, and said that licenses had been taken out, although a bit late.—A fine of 158 and costs was imposed. ALLEGED OBSTRUCTION.—The police summoned Henry Thomas Hughes, grocer, Pen- Ian-street, for causing obstruction by leaving some boxes belonging to him on the pavement in Penlan-street.—Mr A. Ivor Parry defended. —A request was made that the case be with- drawn, and a promise of reform were given. Defendant was only one among many who were in the habit of doing the same thing, and there was no desire to summon respectable tradesmen if reform was forthcoming.—The Bench con- sented, subject to the payment of oosts, but stated that fines would be imposed in future. DRUNKENNESS -Sergeant.Jones, Pwllheli, charged Frederick Owen, butcher, Nevin, with being drunk whilst in charge of a horse and car at Pwllheli on the 23rd ulto. Fined 10s and costs, this being the second time for the defen- dant to be brought up for the same offence within a fortnight—Kor being drunk and disorderly and fighting at the Mitre Hotel, Andrew Armi- tage was fined 58 and costs.—Mr E. R. Davies defended.—Mr Davies also defended in the case of Owen Thomas and William Wright, who were charged, in connection with the same incident, the latter with being drunk in a licensed house. Mr Davies appealed to the Bench for leniency, as it was the last day of the year, and the new Act came into power the following day. Owen Thomas was fined 5s and costs, and Wright 2s 6d and costs.- John Hall was fined 5s and costs for being drunk, or in default of payment fourteen days' imprison- ment.—Thomas Rowlands, hawker, Carnarvon, was summoned for being drunk on the 18th of last month at Pwllheli. A letter was read from I him admitting the offence, and a fine of 2s 6d and cost was imposed.—A charge of being drunk and disorderly was brought against Jane Hughes, j Pwllheli. She was fined 5s and 8s 6d cost j.

WHAT IS PROFANE LANGUAGE? .N INTERESTING. POINT. Aft the Bangor Petty Sessions, a. few days ago, Wtniam Jiones, Crai'gytpaindly, Tregtarth, was dhanged wliltlh using profane llaJiguiaige. The case came on1 for beJarihlg a. mionltih aigo, but it Was adjourned, in order tihait a pctniit; ptMised by iMr S. DR. Dew, who represented the defe-ndamt, tlhalt the Words aiLKigeii tio have been used by his cjienit did riot contravene the bye- Laws u £ der wlhiioh ther summons wais taken should be considered. Mr Huw Howtond appeared to prosecute. and Mr Dew again defended. The bye4aw in question, said Mr Huw Rowland, wais the sixth of tihe county bye-laiws, and its aim was to put'an end to profane and indecent laniguiage. IHJe unjdersitood tihalb 'his friend took tlhe paint that the words alleged to have been used 'by his dlienlt were neither ptfo- fa,r.e, indecent, or olb^oene. On the 12th ulfc. the defendant kicked tlhe dloor of a resident of Tre- ganth, and, when the ocoupanlt came out. he said, wilfchin hearing, and in Wefch words which were equivalent tio "»5y my Soul." "IRy^heli," and "Do you lietar wltaat the devul says?" Mr Rowland -conteondoo that prafaimtoy mean!;—ftlo offenldtlhe religious beliefs of anybody. They were Metoenit, beicauiee they would niaive offended any Woman Who might have passed by, and tlhe word obscene simply meant offensive. 'Mr Dew: That's wrong. Mr Huw RiOwfLanid: Obscene means offensive to the people a/boult. You hiarve no right tionnse these words, in Waiets particulllarty, because tihe people don't like it. lEviidervee was tendered ihy an elderly man maimed Il'dbeitt Davies, Treigiartb., wlw> sftaitad tihait the defendant, made use of tibe words oom- plia'ined Of. They were particularly offensive to witness, bednuise he Was a deatooro. (Hie was in- sulted without reason, and he was sure tfhat the wordis were used with the object off lmsuflitimjg hwn. The -^eoiple oIf the looalilty in wlbieh he lwoo wouM not like to hear that lamma^e. Mi- Dt-w I hiarve ncithiniR to d» wiitih his likes and dislikes. IBy Mr Dew: He watS not working in the quarry, bult tlhe defendant wais tlbere. Pid you say so-midtihing aibout tlhe deifendiant's faitther? Witness I never said a word, aiboult inis faituier, Gold onlv inlaws. Mr S. R. Dew That is offensive to me. It is not for you to take God's name in vain in the box. Mr Rowland He is repeating his oath. Mr S. R. Dew N< thing of the kind. I IMrs Hughes gave evidence for the prosecution. (Mr S. R. Dew, for the defence, contended that I the words referred to in the summons were not. indecent, obscene, or .profane m their accepted' meanmg. They could not be stated to be in- diecent in the ordinary sense of the word, and they could not be said to be profane, though the Bench might hold otherwise in the interests of < what was called "public morality," but. tibey were not profane. The Chairman: Not in the hearing of people ? I Mr S. R. Dew: Certainly not. He did not want to go through the dictionary. He was not what his friend appeared to lbe-a. walking, dictionary. The pmfane language .aHegied to have been used by the defendant might be bad 1 and offensive, but for* that reason they did not contravene the bye-laws. He (Mr Dew) might be offended by such expressions, but that was no reason why bye-laws should be passed. The idiosyncrasies of certain people had nothing to do with the court. The Chairman It might be offensive to you ? Mr Dew But I have no right to have a bye- law passed for my benefit. The question' was whether it WJS law they must not decide ques- tions upon mere sentimentality. So far as the word "profane" was concerned, there had been no judicial decision upon it, and none of the wordts stated to have been used by the defendant came within the definition of the bye-law. If the Bench were against him on this point, he would ask thlem to state a case. Regarding the merits, Mr Dew saiid1 that the only expression used by his client was: "What. the devil is the matter with you?" That expression was quite common among acquaintances, and it would be ludicrous to bring a man to court every time he used those words. The defendant, in the course of his evidence, said that he would be ashamed to use the language attributed to him, especially in the presence of a deacon. The expression he used was "What the dievil is the matter with you ?" The Bench came to the conclusion tfaaib tihe I case had been proved, and lined; the defendant 108 and costs. '"S. L. H. in the "Morniaig Leader," cram- meats on the above as follows :—"A WeMffloain named WWiam Jones was fined tlhe other day at Bangor for using profane language. Before I I add any comment, let me expliaiin in the dear- est .possiSble maimer tihait this WilTiam Jones is ) not the eloquent and deservedly respected mem- ber for the Arvoo division of Carnarvon,, but 'qurilte aftotiheT different sort of person altogetther.' Mr Wilikim Jones's offence consisted in paying, 'Whialb the devil is the mbtter with you?' The language is not exactly bloodeurdOin-g. Indeed, I remember that the Duke of Argyll once irtarked on a public pfetform that the late Boer Government was '& damned bad Govermrr Wibalt would they do twith the Duke iff he said ijhkvt in Wailes? Perhaps in keeping wtitib mod- ern practices, there is one sort. off language for dukes and another for tfhe ratiher extensive por- tion of the T>nbJiic oonsisttimg. f>i those wiho are not dukes. I 810 nojt defend the expression, 'Wlhat tihie devil,' but I doobt. whether its use is generally regarded! as illegal. There is an old tale about a Scottish divine wfoo electrified a congregation I once by imtrodmevnig the phra.se into a sermon. The good roam was in the 'hiabit of using a quaint oonsifrucifekra. of this sort—if he wiiAed' to say, 'Let us consider who the King is,' he woold put it in tihig way, 'Let us consider who the Kiinig he JIIiJ.> He took for his text that pas- sage .about the Evil One going about like a rearing 'lion, afid lie divided his subject in this wtay, 'We wlill conaader (i.) whin the devil he is, fii.) wihere too devil he is, and (iii.) what the I <?ewil Tie is roaring 'aibout.' Whait a monster that .man woold have been considered in Wales."

The Caierwys Caliin;i'?tiic Methodist Church, Flintshire, has elected Mr Herbert Lewis, M.P.. to be one of its deacon*. COAGULINE. Transp-rent. Ceme.nt for broken articles. c594

CHRISTMAS EVENTS. BEAUMARIS. Servitors wieire held throughout Christmas Day conduidted by the Rector (Rev T. Lloyd Kyffui), and Rev Harry J. Morgan. At tihe evening sex- vice, several carols were sung, tIn addiition to the anthem "The Heavens are tblbn-g" (Simper). The Welsh Oongregatianalists also held their unnuiail preaching festival, the prea-obom bring the Rev Penry Evans, Llandudno, and Rev G Griffiths (Penar), Swansea. The hearts of a large number of the deserving poor were gladdened by tihe receipt of a hand- some gift from the Mayor (Councillor C. Grey. Edwards), each person receiving an order for liomt. ofaool land a half a .crown's worth of groceries. The members of .the Bamd of Hope connected with Zion Congregational Chapel gave an enter- tainment at the Town Hall on Boxing mglht, the first part consisted of several act,ion songs very prettily rendered by the little children, the Christinas cantata. "Santa. Clans" being after- wards performed by tihe elder members. There was an extensive list of characters sustained by tlhe follow ting.—Evie Thomas, Graieie Griffith. W. Owen, Hughie Roberts, Johnnie Lloyd, Evani R. Owen. Llewelyn Owen, Gororuwy Roberts. David Davies, Mabel Begley, Nelly 01 wen Hughes, Lizzie Hughes, Ellen Ll. Jones, Kate Jones, Mary J. Thomas, Edith Thomas, Nelly Owen, Mary Hughes, Annie C. Thomas, Mnr, glaret M. Thomas Lizzie Roberts, Jennv Ro- berts, George Webster, Maggie Hughes, Kate EVans, Miaggie Thomas, Olive May Roberts, Mary Lloyd, Laura Mabel Jones, Hughie Ed- wards, David Roberts, Willie Roberts, Tommy Thomas, Idwal Williams, Teddy Owen, Annie Roberts. Miss A. Williams (Eurgain), presided at the pianoforte. CONWAY EISTEDDFOD. The annual Christmas Eisteddfod, which is held under the auspices of the Baptist Church of Conway, took pliace on Thursday, and) was very largely attended. The president in the afternoon was Mr Robert Roberts, the depurty- ehajirmam of the Llandudno Council. The Rev T. Idwal Jones, of Llyisfaen, conducted. The Rev B. Menai. Francis and' the Rev T. Jones Humphreys adjudficated) upon) the Kterary cam- petitions. while of those in the art of mutsic Mr Wilfrid Jones (Wrexham) was the arbitrator. The following were among the awards made: Children's solo competition: M. E. Jones, Pen- sam. Englyn "Y Draenog," out of 25 composi- tions submitted1 that by "Cystenin" was chosen as the best. The name of the winner wa-s mat stated. J. Williams, Berry-street, Conway, re- ceived! the prize for the best children's recita- tion. A prize offered for the best rendering of a- vocal solo by a singer who, had) not won a prize before was given to Miss Edith Rogers, Llandudno Junction, the second prize going to Mr T. J. Williams. Glanwydden. So poor was the competition for the tenor solo award that it was withheld by the adjudicator. Nixie vocalists had entered, for the baritone solo, and for a good rendering of "Niagara" the palm, was (awarded to Mr J. T. Owen. of Festiniog. For the beíSt. love letter in Welsh Mr Lloyd Williams, Penmachno, was granted1 a prize. Messrs H. Lloyd and E. Jones, Deganwy, won in the duet competition for tenor and bass voices. Mr Robert Jones, Rhyl ("Gwaspyr") took the prize for the best "cywydd" on "Gideon." Four mixed voice choirs (not less than 25 voices in each) competed1 in the choral competition, singing Rhiedynog's glee "Daw'r Garreg Oddidraw." They were Penrhynside United, conducted1 by Mr Robert Owen; Glanwydden, conducted by Mr R. Roberts; Capel Seion, Cbnway, conducted by Mr J. P. Griffiths; and the Conovium Glee. Party, conducted by Mr D. L. Hughes. The first was held to be Conovium, kind the second Glanwydden. "Athraw Prydlerus," whose anonymity wfa's not removed, was, found' to be th)e writer of the best essay on "The best scheme for improving the Sunday School." Mr Wilfrid Jones, the judge of the musical contests, an- nouned at the close of the afternoon meeting that Mr J. T. Owen, whotele fine performance of a baritone solo had esily gained him the prize in that competition, was at one time his (Mr 1 Jones's) pupil'. This fact placed both judge and' competitor in a delicate position. The formier could not prevent the latter from competing, and could) not withhold the prize he thus won. But the fact oould' not be ignored that, rightly or wrongly, and be believied wrongly, there wais a suspicion among frequenters of Ei<steddfodic meetings thlat adjudicators were too prone to give prizes to competitors who had1 been their own pupils. Anxious, therefore, to give no colour to such a suspicion so far as he was con- oerned, as it was a suspicion calculated to do gtfe<at 'harm to thie cause of music in the country, he had appealed to Mr Owen not to. compete for the challenge solo prize at the evening meeting- Though it clearly deprived him of the (Pegiti- mate fruits of his musical skill, Mr Owen toad kndily consented to. comply with h)is wish. At the evening meeting the chalirman was Mr Llewelyn Jones, chemist, and the conductor was "Gwilym Deunant," of Colwyn Bay. The competitors in the challenge solo contest were Mr J. Peris Jones. Llanberis; Mr H Lloyd Degainwy; Miiss Edith Rogers, Mr W. E. Jones', Conway; and! MisSi M. Davies WiHiams, Con- way. The first and second' prizes, amounting to four guineas, were pooled' and' divided be- tween M'isss Rogers and Mr W. E. Jones. Three choirs entered for the competition in the best rendering of any hymn-tune, and that from Penmaienmawr waus declared the winner. In the matter of the elocution displayed by the re- citers, the chief competition for the best recita- tioni wais not up to the sbanda.rd' of former yeairs. The first and1 seoonkll prizes were dividted between Miss Gladys Hughes, Dinorwic; Mr Robert nobeirts, Penrhyn Bay; and iMir Evan Davies, /Crl^noonwy. During Jtihe evening) Mir J. T. Owen .sang "Niagara" again, and was encored' Messrs H. Lloyd, E. Jonea, amd W. E. Jones, and Miss Annie Jones., Liverpool, contributed vocal items. CRIOOTETH. A competitive concert wais held' at CVioaiefch Ulirst a tea .parity wais held at the Zion Sclhool- rooaii. praplared by the ladies of the church, roere was a large aisisemMia^e at t;he evening J £ r.RtoibOTt J.P.. presiding. The adjudklclalhors were Mr J. J. Thomas Tal- and tihe Rev John Ow^ M A (re^onsK Mr OldfieJd was the acco^pSiist. Ihe male vwce choir under the conduictorahip of Mr J. W. Roberts, Otntral Buildings, received loud appla,u,e, andhad to re-taippea-r as also had Lli- yr -Bifl. The b;ind hamist of Fest.indiog P4r Francos) gave some potpular selections on Ithe harp, and was heartily orioored- on eawh occiasjoii. For the best rendering of any solo Mrs Henderson Jones, Taligarn, won the prize; and M.i«s 'Mlary Williamis, Fourorosses received lOte and a silver medal for tlhe best recitation. There were several competitors in each case. EISTEDDFOD AT BANGOR. Great success attended the two-days' annua 11 lEi'slteddlfod of the Baptist Churcheis in the Ban- gor district, wthich was concluded on Friday night. The Eisteddfod, which had for its pre- swJents Mr J. Evan {Roberts, J.P. and Mr Tbomaa Lewis. J.P., was held in the Bangor Raptiet (Penuel) Church. The conductors were Mr D. Rioiwlands and Lliifon, Mr J. H. Roberts aidtirag as honoraiy secneteiy, t'he musical ad- judikjatior being Prof. J. O. Jones, A.IR.C.O., Wrexham. In hits address Mr J Evan Roberts depretoated the readrimsr by dhrildTem, a the trashy aiteraibpre issued by the En^lislh rpress. The fodl owing were the prinbiiptal awards :—iPiiano- f^tte wlo, Miste Katie Hiarvey. Hirrael JPost- ^ce. Bangor; stanza, Mr R.' Morn Wiillriaans, 'Holyhead: contralto solo, "The Polor Mian's Ont,ve," 'Miss Winnie Owen. 'Bangor: Male 1 voice parlw. "Y Delvn Aur" (Pughe Rvtas), Mr J. H. Glee Plart^: essay "John the Baptist" (1). Mr iR. T. Hughes. High-street, .Bamigor; (2). Miss M. Evtens. Upiper Ban'gw; ipen-anld-ink sbebdh of the late Mr W. E Glad- stone, Mr O. Wi.flia.mis, Garth, Bangor; tenor! solo, "O. fv hen Gwmrtieg" (Emlyn Evans) Mr Tegfan tRioiberte, Llandeigiflan: translaition, 'Mrs W. M. Jones, tPortdiifnorwuc; ohildren's part siniginw. the Kyffin-square iMiseion Ohoir: essay i on "Church Dusoipliine" rwize divided between Mr Diarvid Rowlands and Mr Griffith R.^berts, Ship and CaeMe. solo, "The Wreckers of Dunraven," Mr Will Roberts Ban- oor; recRltaition, "The' Letter," Mites Owen Belan, Anglesey: duet. Messrs J W Jones' Llanberis, and Will Rrtberts. Bangor: hyimn- tune comp'Ts.iltion. 1. Mr J. H. Roberts, Bangor; 2. Mr J. Price Huiglliess. Ooedlnoeth. near Wrex'- hiam. The award in. the children's solo com- petitticm went to the 'Elbenezer Ohojr, Kyffin- ,squere bein^ sewnd. The Penuel Un-i'ted and the Pendref Conforreo-ationnl Choirs sansr Handel's "For onto us a. Child is born" in the chief choral I competition, the nrize of £ 7 7s 'being awardetd to the first-rraimed orfraraiy^ion. which was con- ducted by Mr WtiOaim Williams." The cha,ir nrize attracted 18 entnies from «11 narts of the Principalitv. the subject of the ode being "Jesus wept." The handsome oak dbair Was woix by Am Huwoo of Cemaes, Anglesey, who was in. BfcaJled by deputy. EISTEDDFOD AT LIVERPOOL. At the annual Eisteddfod promoted by the Welsh Good Templars of Lancashire and Cheshire, held! at Hope Hall, Liverpool, on Boxing Day, the following were among the I awards :—Chair poem, "Y Porth Cyfyng" Mr Wm. Morgan, of Blaenau Festiniog. Tenor solo, "The Lover's Musing" Gutyn Eifion. Mezzo- soprano solo, "0 Spotless Dove" Misa Mary Davies, Abergele. Baritone solo, "The Guiding Light" R. Brothen Jones, Llanfrotben. Tenor and bass duet, "The Banner of the Free" Gutyn Eifion and R. B. Jones. Male voice choirs (35 to 50 voices), "Pilgrim's Chorus" (Dr Parry). First prize £252 and gold! medial to conductor; second prize £5: 1, Nantlle Choir; 2, Llanrwst and Trefriw Choir. "Hir a Thodtdaid": Wm. T. Edwards (Gwilym Deudraeth). Essay (confined to females) Miss Lizzie Kate Evans, Bradford House, Penmachno and Mrs Dinah Parry, Holy- well. Table centre Ida. M. Edwards, Upper Colwyn Bay. FESTINIOG CHAIR EISTEDDFOD. The annual chair iEisteddfod was held at the Public Hall on Christmas Day. The meetings were presided 'over by Mr J. O. Williams, Churcih-sftreet, and Mr W. P. Even's, J.P., chairman of the Merioneth OounJty Council. The chief awards were—Design of an Eisteddfod list of subjects: W. Humphreys, Manod-road. Re- citation 1, E. Caldlfiain J'ones. Juvenile choir: 1, Brynbowydd cihoir (Miss Sarah A Morris); 2. Oarniel (W. S. Rober/tis). 'Etesay, "Loyia'lity" li Charlotte A. Jones, Hyfrydle. Soprano sj t Eunfice Williams, Maet iiofferen -«treet, and Ma.gjgie Dfevies, Ynys'hir, South Wales, equal. Historical essay: 1, Maggie Jones, Manod-road. Baritone soJo: Thomas 'Diavies, Park-isquiare. Epitaph, the late secretary of the Eisteddfod: Mr W. J. Williams (iDeiwi Mai o Feirioti). Verses, "The two 'Marys by tlie grave" W. Morgan, Walter-terrace. Male voice parties: Five parties came forward, and got tihe follow- ing marks :JMaenoff:erm (W. Roberts), 16; Dwyryd (E. Owen). 17; OynM CE. Roberts), 19; Chiaimlpions (0. Evans), 18; and Graijg-ddu Quarry (E. Lloyd), 15. The prize went to Cyh- fal. Contralto solo: Siaraih A. Morris. Blaenau. Quartet: David Griffiths, Park-square, and friends. Elegy, late Robert Thomas, Fairfield Dewii Mai o Feirion. /Chief reiciitation: Jennie Thomas, F'ourfcrosses, Pwllheli. Tenor solo: H. J. Hughes, Feistiniog. Chair poem, "Dis- iappoiint'inent" Deniolfryn, Cwmygio. (Bass solo: John Hughes, iPenlan, 'lanygrisiau. Chief essay. "Worfamen's TJnio>n in the light of the Scripture" J. D. Richards, Brecon Memor- ial College. Chief choral competition: Three choirs came forw.ird -iBeChel Chapel (W. M. Williams), Shlern Ohapel (William Jones), and Jerusalem (Thomas H. Roberts). The first won tlie prize. LLAN EROH YMED D. On Wednesday, a competitive concert was 'held at the New Town Haill. The challenge solo competition was won by Mr J.' T. Owen, Re- gent House, Blaenau Festiniog, who sang "Lead, Kindly Light"; 2, Mr J. O. Hughes, New- borough, Anglesey ("Honour and. Arms"). Ditto, for ladies:. 1. Miss Nellie Owen, Gate- house, Llanfairtalhaiarn, who sang "Y Golomen Wen" 2, Miss Blodwen Roberts, Llangefni, who sang "Hear ye, Israel." Challenge duet: Mr Ted Lloyd and Mr J. T. Owen. Blaenau Fes- tiniog ("Excelsior"). In the chief recitation: First prize was divided, between Mr Gwladys Hughes, Dinorwic, Cwmygio, ,and Miss M. M. Owen, Frondeg, Bodwrog, Anglesey. On Christmas night, at the New Town Hall, a miscellaneous concert, was held. The follow- ing contributed to the programme:—Mr John Henry, R.A.M., Liverpool; Miss Blodwen Ro- berts, Llangefni; Telynor Seiriol, Wyr yr Eos, Ap Ehedydd, Mr Robert Owen (cornet), Mr R. 'fRowlandis, R.A.M. Competitions :—Reciting, "Y Cywion Gwyddau" 1, 0. J. Williams (Ap Wyr yr Eos) 2, J. Williams, Clorach Fawr; 3, H. Pritchard, High-street, Llanerchymedd. Reciting (confined to competitors under 21) "Y Sabbath yn Nghymru" 1, Miss A. Williams, Clonach Fawr. Playing any Welsh air on the mouth organ 1, Thoinas Jones, Farmers'-street; 2, Robert Evans, Farmers'-street. NEVIN. On Christmas <D(ay, the Nevin and E:dteyrn Fnendlly Sotcieltiies mlarcihed in praaessiion, beJng headied by the Nevün. Garn Dtodlbenimaien', and Nanitle Blainidb. Sweiral people had assembled to witioess tlhe pnacessgiion, wMcii was extremely dnteresrtiing. Jin tie eveinliiDg, a concert wias. held in the Town Hal, under tite ausjpdces of the Clal- vinistic Metahiodfats. The chtair wlas taken by Oaptialin J.P., Iorrwerth Vilk, and Itilie Rev Mr Pritodbard cM*ducit)ed. The roUow- ing took part: —Mrs Hendersoin Jones. Taly- sarn; Messrs WtiHiifillD: LDoyd, R. R. Wilson, R. Thomas, Dr Thomolas, Tom Jones together with. tihe Oapel Isaf Ohloir, under ,ttbe conductorshiiip Of Mr T. E. WiiHuanns. Recitations were given by Mr Isaac B. Williams, Talysarn. Mrs Mor- gan Owen accompanied PENCAENEWYDD The CMsthmMt literary meeting was held un- der very favonitaible circumstances. The follow- 1ng ,WeTe tihie principal results: Pianoforte solo: M. Pierce, Pencatenewydd. aJroo solo, M. Pierce; sopramb solo, Jane C. Griffitlh, Penoaenewy rkl; tenor solo, Mr D. E. Jones Lla.nillyfni; barfitiome «6lo, Mr Hugh Owen Bxyn- kir; duett Misses J. C. Griffitlh'and S. A. Da- vies, Pencaenefwydd; music test, T. J. Griffitih. Fourcrosses. and Ev&n Owen, Pencaenewydd1 parties, that of Mr T. S. Griffith, Fourcrosses, ■wajg diedajried1 the winner of the prize. For tihier ^st tendering of "Wilton Square" 1. Capal Helyig and Pendaeaiewydd United Ladies' Party. For tlhe best renderinig of "Betih sy'ra hardd"' Thie PetndaeoiewTvdid! United Choir (R. S. Wdl- MMB) Riecatiirag, "Bnawdoiiadbh" (T Gwtvnin Mr D. J. Jones, Capel Helyg. dhli^f essay Mr R. Williams. Fourcposses. Bsisay (Jor undbr 21 y«ar8 of age); A..Owen, PewGaenewyd. Esisay on "Land f E. L. Owen, Efailntewtydd. Poem: ,Mtr Mieti. 'Roberts, I^ddyn Shon. Mem- Jmt0s' Gam- Stanza, Scytlhte": W. J. Wliili'ams, Efeilnewydd PENMlOfRFll. The Penmorfa united compeititive meeting was theld under the presidency of Mr Griffith. Wi I liams, Msniffordd Mr Cadwafaar iSbertJ K tiniog, adjudicated tihe musilo, and Miss Jones, Bortih, acooimiplanied. The following were the pnnc^, awards :-lMtin(g: 1, R Hugh^ Ynywpandy. iSmgrmg: 1 Me*J. Rowlands; 2, Jennie Barry. IPjtarnolorte solo • 1 G W Evans. TVansMion: 1, Ka'tie; 2 E J 'Row lands. iSinginig: 1, Jane Thomas- 2 *E J Rowlands. »hit Siwging: 1, Mary' P^eroe." M Ynyspandy. 'Reciting ^Phe Ice 1, G. W. Ev&ms, Lliwynderw. Anv solo.- 1, G. W. Evans. Diallogue: 1, Jane Ihomas and Sidney Jones. Soprano sow: 1, ivate EVans. Bettllid'. (Blaiss solo: Thomas Pieiice Penmorfa. TenOr solo Mr Thorpe, Portmaidioic' Duett W. Jones and friend. Llanfrotben' feonigs were also rendered by Ehedrdd Eifion Miss M. IE. Evans, Ll'wynderw, a.nd Eos AUIt- wen. PENRH YNDfEUDRAETH. The annual Eisteddfod at Naaaireltih was a suWcess in every respect. It was held in the new SdhOolrooan, which will aocommod'aJte about a tthouØaind ipersoms. The is a list of the adjudiootors —(Mr J. T. Rees. Muis Bac (music). Rev D. M. Rees. Messrs Ervian Daiviiefs, Taaiylbtenk, Penrhyndeudraetdi; Richard Jonies Post-offibe, Portmaidoc; Brown, SIahOOl of Apt. Oswestry; MT8 D. H. WiMia.ms OouiDty SdhooH Pwllheli; Revs H. Harris Hughes. B.D., Pen- mtatohtno; T. Mondaf Pienoe, Llanidloes. On Christtaas evening. Mr J. Parry Jbnes, auction- eer, presided, and the oondudbor was Mr R. 'Jones (A)p Tecwytn). lAJcteoimpanliffiit, Miss Kalte WJ'liaims. The foflilowinsr were the awrds: — Examination, diasis IV. EHen. Thomas,'Croesor; ^-leii W«iam», Broncianiw; and R. Williams, Niaxiarethi 91, "lOajn y Jhyw 'Bach" Elim Jones, RJhyd EJimied A. Jones, and R. A. Ed- wiailds, Nazareth. iRecilttation (for oomipeitult'ors under 12) Eluned A. Jones aaid Elleanor Ro- berts, Nazareth..Duetlt (for children): R. R. Wilkaims and A. E. Davieis, Nazareth. Exam- 'lnlaltion (lOomnned to children under 16): Willie 'Davies and Johnnie Wi'lianus, MimSordd. Sop- Pano solo: Mary Hughes, Festiroioig. Freftjwork braicket: R. T. Rowliatids, Talsarnau. Sodo for boys: J. R JOI.1Iæ, Barmoutih 2. R. R. Wil- litamis, Nazareth. Reciitaition, "The Drunkard" J. E. Jones, MaetaJttwtrg'. Solo. "Er mwvn dy eI11w": Mary Huighles. Feistiinioig; 2. K- A Edward's, Nazareth. 'Sketching: Ted Edwa.rd" iPenrhyndeudnaeith. 'Solo (Itenor or bass) R. J. Ediwiards, Penrhyn. lExaminattiion. class V. D. M. Wil.liamis: 2, Ellen Williams, Silloam. (Duetts "{jiwys i'r Gad" William Edwards and W. Lf), Jones, Penrhyn. Juvenile clhoins: Pennffuvn. cihoir (under the conductorslhitp of Mr 0. R. Williams). On Saturday, the room wa's CTlilmim.¡>d. 'Mr Osmond Wffliams, M.P.. odeupicd the chair, and Mr R. Jones. Posit-office, Portmlaldioc. conducted. Mr Wftia/ms delivered a most initereislhinig ad- dress on the Eisteddfod geneMlly. allldl dwelt on tlhe greait men of art, science a.nd religion in Wiales. Then he named a. long list of Welshmen, from Dr Morgan to Mr D. Iioyd-George,, aond of the latter he said that he had had an important compliment by the present Prime Minister and by the ex-Prime Minister, and Mr WMiamas said that, he was Worthy of it. He hoped that they would all be worthy of the famous men of Mer- ioiiettth, and faithful to the traditions of the ICymry ('applause). After the opening song had been rendered by Mr 0. J. Edwards, Cambrian View, Penrhyn, the following awards were made :—Stockings 1, "Naomi." Recitation, "The Last Letter" 1, Jennie Thomas, Fourcrosses. Tenor solo, "Olwen" R. B. Thorpe, Portmadoc. Soprano solo, "Merch y Morwr" 1, Eunice Williams, Blaenau Festiniog. Nightdresses: 1, Deborah Jones, Mount Hazel, Penrhyn. For the best rendering of "Milwyr Rhufeinig" by male choirs (prize, £5 and a. gold centre medal) 1, Festiniog Choir, under the conductorship of AlalW Ffestin. Quartette, "God is a. Spirit" 1, E. Edwards, Blaenau Festiniog and party. Memorial verses to the late J, Owen, Bryniau Hendre 1, R. Abbey Williams, Bettwsycoed. Duet, "Flow, Gently Deva," or "Y Delyn a'r Crwth" 1, J. Hughes, Blaenau, and' Mr Lloyd, Llan Festiniog. Music test: 1, Joseph Jones, Tanygrisiau. Bardic addresses were delivered to the president and Mr J. Parry Jones by the conductor, R. Jones (Ap Tecwyn), F. Buckingham, Tryfanwy, etc. Party competitaon for the best rendering of the tunes "Gwledd" and "Llandinam": 1, Party, under the leadership of Joseph Hum- phreys. Bass solo, "Caradoc" 1, David Davies, Ynyshir, Cwm Rhondda. Any Welsh recita- tion: 1, Gwladys Hughes, Dinorwic; Jennie! Thomas, Fourcrosses, and Isaac D. Williams, (Llew Dulyn), Penygroes. Challenge solo, "Seren Bethlehem" 1. Mrs Eifion Jones. Ex- amination (confined1 to competitors undelr 21 yeiiirs of age) 1, Maggie Williams, Croesor; 2, G. P. Williams, Nazareth. Chief choral com- petition, "Gwrandlo fy Ngeiriau" (J. T. Rees, Mus. Bac.), prize, £10 and a carved oak bhiair for the conductor (presented by Mr J. Parry Jones, Penrhyn). Four choirs competed. Tany- grisiau did not proceed on account of some mis- hap. The adjudicator (Mr J. T. Rees) said that, the first (Penrhyn) was worthy of the prize, but the competition was between the two last choirs (Brynbowydd and Llan), was a close and advanced one. He heartily congratulated the three choirs, but regretted the collapse of the first. The choirs stood 108 follows according to merit: 1, Brynbowydd, Festiniog (under the conductorship of Mr R. Edmunds) 2, Llan Ffestiniog (Mr Evan Williams) 3. Penrhyn (Mr Joseph Hum- phreys) 4, Tanygrisiiu, Festiniog (Mr W. Morris Williams, A.C.). Votes of thanks were proposed by Messrs John Parry Jones and D. R. Jones. Mount Hazel. Mr Jones, the con- ductor, thanked Mr J. Parry Jones espeoiallv for the nandsoms chair. Tlie success of the EH teadfcxi is largely attributable to the energetic services of tlie secretaries, Messrs Robert Davies 1 any bank, and R. Jones, Manchester House. PORTMIAIDOG COMPETITIVE MEETING. As the Public Hallll its undergoing some altera tions^ the Talbern'atcle Eisteddfod had to be held in tihe chapel, Mr W. Morris Jones. BaX place, made an efficient, secretary, and Mr D. O. M. Rolberts aiclted os ohairmian of'the committee' and Mr Owain Huighes as treasurer. Llew Tegid was the conductor, and Mr J. C. M'Leain A.R.C.O.. the accompanist. The musical ad. judicofror Wais Mr D. Evans, Mus Bac The •oitiher adjuidiidatbrs were Meisters T. Jones (Cvn- hajam). and C. E. Breeze; Rw J. Jones, pen. morfa Mr H. Hughes, Bortihygest: Miss Owen Lletty, Criccieth; Rev W. J. Williams. Bedd- gelert Rev R. R. Morris, Blaenau Festiniocr; Messris Richard Jones, F. Buckingham, and W Ernlyn Jones W. A. Lloyd, M. Thbmlos Ae*y- bryn; Ch. Logan, Hendre: D. O. M. Ro- berts, J. R. Hughes, photographer; Milsses'Ro- berts and Morgan, G?rk' School Llew Tegid Messrs R Roberts, Borth; and T. M. Thomas' Tremadog. The first meelinig was held on Thursday, Mr Daniel Williams in the chair. T1k; folWin(g 'were the award's —Rendering of "DTdd y Cor- Qni" L R. Price Williams. Porfcmiartoe.; 2. Thomas Griffith. TremadoC; 3, Thomas Wil- liaims, Prerilteg. Se.'wing-: 1. Editth Jones; 2, Katie Jenkinls, Portmhdoc. RecLting "Peidiiwfcih. •tynuT Nyth" 1, Evian wmxams, Mado'c-s'tree/t. ,f- Jone«- Terrlace-rood; 3, Wi'llijam 'Hughes, Snow don-street. Snapshot: 1, J. Pierce Davies, Bryn Eirian. Anisiweris to ques- tions on "general knowledge" 1, Robert Fritoe Williiaims, Portmadoc; 2, T. A. Evans Madtolc- 'Street. Any duett (for domipet'iltors not "havi.mg won 5s prevfiou'slvt; 1. Robert. Jones. Prente^, 'and Samuel Huisrhes, Tremodoc. iPaipers OIl tlhe 'six most, nata-blo uhkrlaiotens in the book of I Judges 1.: 1. Mary Williams, Chapel-streeit, IPoritimiidoc. H'andwritin'g (for girls): 1. I/auita J. Wii'lliams. Do. (iboys): 1, 0. Morris Jones; I 2, D. S. Jones; 3, Alun Williams. Awtion sonlg (12 dhfi-drmi): 1, Mr Walter M'Lean's party; 2. Miss J. A. Rolberts's party. Answers to questions from the "Hottwyddoreg," class JIll. 1. Eirlis Davies; 2, Lilv Grffith; 3. Mary L. Jones. lOtoss IV. 1, Lizzie J. Huiglhes and WilUiaJm Huiglhes (equal); 2, William Jones. Olasis V. 1. O. Morris Jones; 2. Mary Roberts and Mary Williamte (equal); 3, Maggie Jones and Eilizalbetfli Jones (equal)—all. of TaEern&dle. j Scriptural examination in cllaiss sulbjedts, ollaiss V. 1. Elimbet.h Jones; 2, 0. Morris Jone's a.nd Mary Rolberts (equal); 3, Maggie Jones. Ol&ss I VBI. 1. Edith Rofberts: 2. Lilian Davies and iMa.iy Williams. Cla^s VIII. 1. Helena Jen- kins 2. E. Mary Jones, R. Price, O. Williams, and R. E. Owen (equal); 3, E. J. Owen-all of Tabernacle. Reciting "Y :Bruclhg1(!!Il a'i Ovld- wybod" W. Hughes, Saw Mill, and D. Wiil- liaams. Madoc-sitreet. Alt.o solo, '^Bedd y dyn tlawd": 1, Robert E. Owen. Poi^bmiadOc; 2 Tliolmjas Owen, Criccieth. Sitniging. "(Py ]'ia:W/ ;fv Nhad, 0! cymer" (confined to girls): 1. Siidney J. Griffiltih. Clogybertlh: 2, Mary Wil- •ltoms, Dhaipel-sftireeit; 3, iMia.iy Wfflliains anld Ann Williaimis. Madoc-sitireet. 'Piaraphmisinto- 1 Judge xiii. 1. Evam J. WMiams, Tremadbc"; j 2. Edward Buickingfham, Tremadloc. {Rendering of "Lux Benig^ia" by parties from amy one con- I nesioin. 'Plarties from Zion and Ta.bernaicle com- pelted. The latter, under the conducitorsihip of Mr J. Gas Jones, was declared tihe winner. Any ) so'o (male voices, confined to Tabernaldle dhaipel) 1. J. W. Rowlands, postmatn ;)two other lawlard's were made, but the names were not! announced. Stanza Mr R. G. Williams, Criic- oieth. Juvenile choirs competition, for the best rendering oif "Y mae Cyfaill i blant bytohaiin," mrize £ 3 and a gold medial for the conductor. The competing choirs were Tremiaidrtc (Mæ R. Gfen'paffon Jones). Portmadoc (Mr J. J. Ed- wards). The Tremadoc ohoir won. Essays on "Paul": 1, W. Roberts, Rotitihygest; 2, EC'Ien Atin Otwen. Taibentoicle. Oil Fridfay night, the ch/aipett was filled to its utmost caipacitv. The Rev J. R. Ellis presided, and delivered an .address on the national awaken- ring in Wales, and the p'ace of the Eislbeidldtfod, the inltermediiaite SOITOOIS, and the colleges in tlhe •Same. He referred to modern athleticism, and the importance of the Eiisteddifold and the liter- ary meeting toeing insitnunieintal in sajfeiguardinig tfae interests if literary. Wales (applause). He also made some references to one of the iftems on the programme, namely, "Our lady mnission- aries in India." where he had the honour of Ibeimg a missi onsirv for several years. iLlew Tegid. Ehedydd Eifion, and Frederick Buckingham delivered *bard/ic addresses. The 'following were the awards:—Essays, "Our lady mriBsionaries in Inidiia" 1. Lizzie Eyafos. Bradford House, Penmachno; 2, Ellen A. Owen, Chapel- street, and another whose name wais not an- nounced. Soprano solo, "Yr Anglwydd ytw fy Mu)gail": Mng'gie Griffith, Talsamau, and Ellen J. Rowlands, Tanygrisiau (equal). Recitation, A.rtaieith Molir;ch": Ellen A. Owen, CJhafpel- ritreet, and W. H. Roberts, Tremadloc (equal). Fretwork bracket: J. R Jones, Madole.street" Swgnboard design: Emrys Hughes, Garth, Port. madoc. Musical test: John Williams, Horelb. iSiglhlt-s!i.i>g;inig (for a pa;rty of four): P^rtv under the leadership of Thomas Jones, Morfa Bychan. FoT the best sketch of 10110 Caernarfon: T. R. Griffith, Criccieth. Challenge solo, soprano or contralto: Mrs Eifion Jones. Tenor solo: R. OB. Thorpe, PiirJtmadbte. Verses, "Nid oed'd lie iddynt yn r Lletty" Mrs Albert Jbnes, Betlfcws. iddynt yn v Lletity" Mrs Albert Jbnes, Betftws. vooed, out of four compeltitors. Trtamlatinig a hymn R. Abbey Williannfs, Bettwsyicoed. Re. aittattto-n. 'lAtnendhfed Glyndwr" Jennie Thoimlas, Fourcro'swes. 'Challenge' solo, tenor or bass: J. Hoyd Humphrevs. TVirtmadOc. Guide to Port- madoc and district: 1. Messrs Evan Evanis and R. Llovd Jones; 2 (nrize given bv the adjudica- tors. Cynha.ilarn and Mr Breese). J. Gwiilym iHuigthes. PoitmaJdbc. Bass solo: D. R. Jones. Fesiti.11 ii(g. IChair poem, "The Coronation of Eidiwlard £2 10s and a carved oak •chair, made -bv Mr Johnson, Ohapjel-'street. The winner was "fDttn y Wialen," out of three oom- •nelttitors. It was announced that the successful b'ard was Mr J. R. Tryfanwy. Poritimiad'oc. and he was etsteorted to the'platform' amid loud ap- p'aue-e. The chairing ceremony wa.s gone throuigh. under the leadership of Llew Telgid. "Corn Gwlad" wais sum!? tiv John James, and -ovselt'icall addresses were deHjvered by Llew Telgid il.lovd Jones, D 0. M. Roberts," D. Solomon, William Parry, and J. C. MidLeon. (Miss Patti iMkiy Roberts san'tr the dhiaarine song, "Gwlad v Delvn." The design of the chair was that of Mr D. O. M. Roberts. Choral competition, "FwV yiw v rhl¡[,j hVI1?" One ehoir oomtoelte'd. under tlhe leader^iiiD of Mr R. Gl'an'rtafon Jones, and was wnoooo the prize. OiMf choral coittpeita- tion, "Gwrando fy ngeiriau, Argiwydd." Prize. J310 and a medal for the conductor. Five choirs competed, name'ly. Llan' Festiniog (conductor, Mr Evan Williams), Harlech (Mr J. Owen), Brynbowydd (Mr R. Ed wards K Penrhyn (Mr Joseph Humphreys), Tanygrisiau (Mr W. Wil- liams). The winner wias tihe Llan Festiniog choir, the Penrhyn choir beinig second. PWLLBEIJ. The Pen mount Children's Eisteddfod was beld under the conductorship of Mr S. Williams, Central Buildings, when prizes were a.warded to a large number of children. On Friday, at the Town Hall, a miscellaneous concert was held, when the following contributed to the programme: Madame Maria. Williamson, Messrs R. R. Thomas, Isaac B. Williams (Llew Dulyn), J. H. Griffiths, Penygroes, and 0. Jones, Waenfawr. RHYL EISTEDDFOD. At the ninth annual Eisteddfod at Rhyl, on Boxing Day, the following were amongst the awards:—Knitting: Mrs M. T. Owen, Trefriw. Three choirs (Holywell, Llanfairfechan, and Ffynnongroew) competed for the mixed choir contest, "Enaid Cu mae Dyfroedd Oerion," and the prize was awardled to Llanfairfechan (con- ductor, Mr H. Jones). Fancy needlework: First and second prizes awarded to Miss Ida M. Edwardb, The Birchwoods, Upper Old Colwyn. Recitation, "Dewrion Dulas" Prizes divided between Mr Thomas Jones, Rhyl (late Denbigh), and' Mr H. R. Davies, Llanfairfechan. In the male voice choirs' contest, the Ruthin choir, beat the Llanfairfechan choir by one point. The duet competition, was won by Messrs Llew. Davies, Colwyn Bay, and David Morris, Trawsfynydd. Mks Olivia Blackwell, Llandudno Junction, was awarded the prize in the pianoforte competition. Baritone solo: Mr Llewelyn Davies, Colwyn Bay.

DEATH OF MTSS JONES, GLAN CONWAY. At half-past one oti. Monday afternoon, the death occurred, of Miss1 Jones, Bryn Eisteddfod, 'GOan Conwav, a.t the very ripe age of 96. The deteeas'ed, who was tihe owner «T a very large estate in the Vale of Conway. had been in. failing health, and more or less confined to her rooto, for many velars. She was of a. charitable dis- position. She was medidally attended by Dr Harry Bold WiMiaims. of Llandudno.

LLANRWST BOARD OF GUARDIANS. A HARD CASE. TUUMDAY.—Present: Mr John Roberts, J.P.. iPenitrevoelas (.in the chair). Rev J. Tiltley Williams, Messrs John Berrv. William Wil- liams, R. J. Williams, John H-ughes. John Ro- berts, Tre Brys; John Davies, Penmachno John' Morris, O. Lloyd Jones, Bettwsycoed; Joihn Davies. Bryniog Uch!af; Edward Edwards, Neibo; William" Roberts. Thomas Hughes, H. Pierce (clerk), and the relieving1 officer. lAN INTERESTING RETURN.—The Clerk submitted' the following analysis of expenditure for the half year ending Miichaelmas —Main-1 tenance. Is 0|d in tfce pound ( £ 174 total); out- relietf, 7s 3^d (£1185); county rates, 4s 5d (£720); salaries and rations of officers, Is 3id (J3212) extra medical fees and allowances, (£59); building and repairs and furniture for property, 4d ( £ 59): sipe<cial expenses, on work- house draiinaige, 2s 5d (£393); valuation and registrntion, lid ( £ 150); pauper lunatics. Is 2*d (.£194); assessment, committee, 2id (£39); all other expenses, rates, taxes, and stationery, 6d (£68). The aibove will shiw how the sum of JB5255 was dispensed oif. A HARD CASE.—A young, respectable wo- man. who its tlhe wife of a pliatelayer, appeared before the Board to elbow cause w'hy her husbianid shbuld be excused from contributing one shilling a week towards the maintenance of his mother. She halted that her huslband received 18s a. week, but that out of tlhat sum the Company deducted eiighifcpewce, so that she only had 17s 4d to main- itaiin tlhems'elTOS and one son. She had always endeavoured to be honest, and to pay her way, but finding it becoming difficult She, went to a smaller house to live. 'He<r son had won a ischolarsfh'ip, and she was anxious to give hirni all the assii^banJce in her power. On tlie other hand, she would: be only too extremelv thankful if she could, in a.ny way. assist her motlier-in- law, but sihe could not pay the one sihil'Mng a week wiltftwroifc beiiyg dWhfonuest towards someone else. lSlhe aixta.led to the Guardians to consider her case, and. if they could see tlheir wa.y clear, to excuse her.—The aipplidant, who made an excellent imipreission 011 several members of the Board, then retired. In ttbe course of a. dis- cuislsion that followed it -stated, that a similar order had been made cm' anoither brother, who was a stonemason and a peasant farmer. He had: only a wife and dhilld to maintain. It was also stated that he had two cows on his fartn. Some of the members contended that it was easier for a platelayer with 17s 4d a week than for a peastolt farmer and a. stonemason to pay. an!d that if a reduction was made in one case it should also be allowed .in the other. Eventually, it was decided to reduce the claim aigainst the hu'^baind of the applicant to sixpence a week until thev had got the 'boy from their hands. OHIRISTMAS Dl NNEiR. —The Master re- ported that the inmates had much enjoyed their Christmas dinner, and he had been requested to tibajixk the Board on their behalf.

LLANDUDNO POLICEMAN SENT TO GAOL. THEFT OF BEER FROM A BOTTLING CELiLAH. At a special sitting1 of thie Llandudno Police Court, on Monday, before Dr R. A. Pricbardl and C. J. Wallace, Esq., a, police-constable manned Owen Jones (No. 24) was dharged with sitealinlg a number of bottles of beter from the cellar of Mr- Richard) Owen, wine spirit merchant and ale and porter bottler, The Olook, Mostyn-street, Llandudn)o» at midnight oil Sunday. Superintendent W. Rees, of Conway, who conducted the case, -stated, 'that before midbight 011. Sunday Inspector Grittith and P.C. Jones (71) were going didWn Mostyn^reet to- gethler, whien) they ^betard shuffimg near The Gllock, and then they heard glass breaking, and saw ai man running 'away. The man wlas followed' acd captuTed. He found' to be tOO defendant, who had been off duty since eight o'clock, and was in plain clCthes. The inspector saiiid) to him, "Jones, what are youi up to?" In thie officer's handlSl were two bottles of beer and fouir were ini htis coat pocket. The accused siaid, "I got them given to me by the foreman to Mr Fitzsimmions." "How could! tbfajt be," was t'he I inspector's reply, "when they hajve the name of Mir Richard Owen upon them ?' "Well1, I am very sorry. Forgive me, inspector," said! the defendant, who was thew taken to tihe poKce station. The place of Mr Richiard! Owen was examined, and a. rolling shutter beneath one of the windows and giving communication with the cellar was found to be open. It appeaireti that the defendant had lifted this up 'and taken out the beer. Evidence was given by Inspector Griffith and by Tihomiais Henry Owen, thie sont of the prose- cutor, the latter stating tihiat on SatumJay night be put six cases of beer in the cellar near the shutter, and thiait when he wemlb with the m- speorortot examine them after the discovery of the robbery one of the cases, which had! con- tained 24 bottles, was empty. t It was shown that the uniform cap of the de- fendant, with a lot of the bottles, was found ne*ar the Town Hall. Wiben charged by the inspector the defendant said: "Tom Owen," the son of Mr Richard Owen, "gave me permission to go there to fetch the bottles. He left them thlere for me to fetch them." Hie, hlowever, stated that he was told this by Owen on Sunday, and it wais shown that Owen Was not. out of the house on Sunday, and' never saw the constable on thiait day. The accused1 was uwcBerstood after- to withdraw the statement, and when charged1 by tihe Bench be plleaidied1 guilty, and I expressed the hope that the justices woui'd) be lenient with him. Sppt. Reeis stated' that that was thie first time during Ms twenty and! a half years' service in the force that he had been required' to prosecute a ^ttStSaible, And rhle was very sorry to have to dto it. The defendant had been entrusted With this duty of protecting other people's property, and it waisi his (thie superintendent's) duty to press for an adequate penalty for an offence tendered more. sterious on account of the man's position. Supt. Rees also pointed out that Jones wasi a 'supernumerary constable, being one of the extrar twenty -engaged' owing to the Beth- esdia trouble. HeTiad not had: «ix months' service. Dr Pficluard, in sentencing the defendant, agreed wiiith the superintendent 1n, regarding the offence as a, most wrious one, and Said that the culprit, ought really to be ashamed: of himself. Jones was sent to prison, for one calendar month', with jhfaiat labour.

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I BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, AND- DEATHS Announcements of Births, Marriages Deaths are charged Is (oath) and 28 6d (credit). BIRTHS. HUXLEY-HUGHES — December SJS. at 50, Chsr.el-Et,,eet, Carnarvon, the wife of Capt. J. Hnxley-Hnghea, of a daughter. MARRIAGES. HUGEFES-IRVANS-December 25. at Rrans- wickObapel, Rhyl, by the Rev W. R. Evans (fatber of the briefed, Mr Pryce Hashes (formerly of Mostyn), Swansea, to Miss Maria Jane (Dane), the only surviving daughter of the Rev W. H. Evana (Gtryllt v Mynydd). No cards. HUGHEB-PARRY-Deeembez 27, at Liver- pool, by the Rev W. O. Jones, M.A., Mr John Henry Hushes 58, Arnndel-atreet, Liverpool (formerly cf C ha pel-street, Car- narv n), to LIZZ e (Nurse Parry), seoanfl daughter of the late Mr William Parry, of Nerquis, and Mrs Parry, Gladstone House, Mold. HUGEIRS-OWEN-December 24 by licmee, at Glaegoed Chapel by the Rev Robert Prvse Ellip, Mr Williim Henry Hughes, Bryn Engtn Capel Curig, to Misa Ann Owen, • Brv nhyfrvd terr»cn. Penisi.'rwaen. lONES HUqHEB- December 13. at the rpg's'rar'a office, Carnarvon, by Mr Daniel Hughes, registrar. Mr Hugh John Jones, Penytuartb to Mies Kate Hughes Eryri- terrace-botb of Upper Uandwrog.— JONES HUMPHREYS December 23, at Llanrog Chapel, by the Rev J. Eiddon Jones. and Mr J. R Jones. registrar, Mr Hugh Jones, Caepoeth, Llanrug, to Miss Jane Ham- phreys, Caenewvdd, Lbnrug. JONES JONES — December 26, at the registrar's office Carnarvon, by Me J. R. Jones, registrar, Mr Robert Thomas Jones, 7, Well-street Llanberis, to Mies Kate Jonea, 3; LUinven, Llanberis. JONES—JONES—At Llanfairisgaer Church. by the Rev D. Jenkins, Mr William Henry Jones, Londoti-rond, Holyhead, to Miss Lena J ones, Parkia, Llanfairisgaer (youngest daugh- ter of Captain Jones). JONES—THOMAS—December 19, at Ysgoldy Chapel, Clwtybont, by the Rev O. G. Owen (Alafon), and Mr J. R. Joneq, registrar, Mr David Jones, 7. Market square, Penygroes, to Miss Mary Thomas, Erwbian, Llanddein- iolen. DEATHS. CAY—December 28, at the Royal Naval Hospi- tal, Chatham, of typhoid fever, aged 27 years, Msurica J. G. Car, Lieutenant R N., fourth beloved son of Captain R. B. C y, RN,, of Dover, late of Holyh«ad.— EDWARDS—December 27, aged 74 yean, Elizabeth Edwards, widow of the late Mr John Edwards, Bodrowydd, Tycroes, B.S.O. HUGHES—DeoamhM 27 at Glan y Don, Beaoh- road, Portdinorwio, W. Hughes, mariner, aged 63 veara. HUMPHREYS-December 1, of dysentery, at 3, Wiodaor-atreet, Durban. South Africa, Mrs Humphreys, wife of Mr Hugh Ham- phpeys, formerly of 'BaUf¡ Gooh. Lhuaberis PBITOHABD-December 23, after short ill- nee a of diphtheria, Jane, the beloved daugh- ter Mr Thomas and Catherine Pritchara, Tal Newydd Talwrn. aged 18 years. ROWLANDS — December 94, at Bodnant, Llandudno, Thomas Rowlands, aged 67 years. ROBERTS—December 23, at Bryngelli. Uan- ddaniel, Anglesey, Mr Griffith Roberts, aged 85 years. Interrad at Llanddaniel Church- yard, on Saturday, December 27th. WILLIAMS-December 20. Ann, the beloved wife of Mr J. Williams, station master, Valley, aged 44, years.

Aiti the Glaiieity Thielaltre, Anglesey Castle, on Christmas night, he Marauos of Anglesey pro- duced his seictonld1 mintotoifme; -"wMA hia's for its ■basis the. legend off 'iRettT Rl'diinio; tlooH." The cc-impany is a fltro>ntg o,ne. and is purely pro- 'fesisi'onal wit!h the extieipltion of the Marquis of Anglesey. who occupies the role of Bo-mnce Boy due. The scenierv is particularly elaiboitaibe. the costumes resplendent, ankT the damoimg excelletolb. Miss Julia Kent su'steinis tlhe title role, wtfiisfc Mr Alexander Keith, who. is respoarrfolfe for the book—a very clever production—occupies the part of Slinnon1, andi together wiitih Mr Lowe as Dame Tnoltt keipte the audience throughout the evening in a sltaltie of bofetterous hilarilty* ,Exoe»llen')t musiic Wais rendered by the fftrimg ordheSitra aititiaiclhed to the theatre. The writer of an article in the "Times" on "Wales in 1902, says:—"Among the WeMi members, Mr Lloyd George alone has sncoeediedl in making any conisiideralble reputatiilon ini the House of Oomimions, and his persoraat friends bilreadly confidently speak of bfHn as the iDerl; Liberal Home Secretary. His success is due to woimethong more than mere cleverness in dieihalte —to donfraerice in himself, political consistency, and, sheer hard work and application^—qualities by no means typically Celtic. It is noteworthy too. tfliat Mr Lloyd-George, ardent Welishtmao as he is. hlas won: hiis ptee a« the spo-kesmam, not of Wefehi causes, but of miliiltamit FimgHfaA. Noncomformiity; and he seems likely to become BWother Henry Richiard rather than a seoonid Tom Ellis. Other Welsh members w'ith eoulai, if mot greiafter, imbeHectuial giiifts lack his power of apjijlictaltliirm and his instinctive sense of op* portuimties."