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I Carrarton anD P^rali. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1904. THE SMALLER NATIONS. The meetings of the Patii-Celtic Congress at, Carnarvon: this week will powerfully promote tine objects of the movement as1 defined at Dulblini thireei years aigo. The idea of binding the Celtic nations in an org-unisecl brotb?rhood' far the promotion of art, music, and literature had its origin) in t-he visit of the Br-otion dele- gates to the WeMi1 National Festival. Hence tK& Congress fonna a- fitting prelude to the Eisteddtfod1 to ibe held- at Rhyl next wook. The Jieadquairteirs off the Celtic Association are at Dublin, tfjand Castletown, tbe president, and Mr Fouirnier, tb^ weretary-learned Celtic echtolars, blotli of them-are very diligent and' able wtoitersi. Thley did their utmost to ensure the success of the first Congress, and they aoKiev'adl an encouraging measure of success, diespite. the eoM1 slater throWfIJI oni the project by some ultrai-Hibernian zealots. Yet they, and the members of the League, would probably be ready to admit that th'ö success achieved: at Dublin wais far exceeded 'at Carnarvon. Here, the Celts felt that they were at home. Bretons, ITishmen, Highlanders, Manxmen, and CornMi- men breatibed, ISOI to speak, their nature air, when they inhaled; the breezes of Smawdonda. It isf in consonance with. the spirit of the aige and with •tibe Celtic genius that all those who ujre interested in the Celtic renaissance, with- out respect to nationality, are welcomed as members; and it is gratifying to find that the moveanewt is cordially recognised and! enthuisi- aKtically .greet,edi by the scholars and patriots of othv'V n'ations: and particularly by those of the small and scattered nations. In such a Congress, consisting necessarily of men of very various cteeds and' belonging to different poli- tical system, it is of course impossible to intro- duce political a<n:d theological discussions. The scope of the Congress1 remains nevertheless wide enough Some very superior people may scoff at the movement—or rather at certain aspects of it which may strike a Philistine as lacking in material utility! Celts know that men do not live by bread alone. The builders of Car- narvon Oastle- would have been quite incredulous if they Dad been told there would be a Pan- Celtic Congress in the great fortress in thte twentieth century. If any of their descendants a-sk, WBlat have the Celt,s done) in the mean- time, the latter can at least answer in the memorable phrase of Abbe Sieyfes Nous avons vecu." We have survived The enteTtainments of various kinds provided in connection with t'li? 'Congress have been very popular. It will be seen, )however, from the very full reports which we publish in other columns that much solid work was done at the conferences. We are not able to discuss, or even to mention, here all the various subjects discussed'. The progress of the Celtic move- ment was outlined in a masterly manner by Lord) Castletown. Learned papers on 'Celtic dress and Celtic music were contributed by competent scholars. Sir Wm. Proce, mooted a somewhat startling theory as to the close con- nection between the; ancient Britons and the ancient Egyptians. The novelty of the theory ought not to lead anyone' to reject it without examination; .for it i* evident that Sir William PreCoe, (building on the basis of his own observa- tions in Egypt and on the researches of PTof. Rhys and'Prof. J. Morris Jiones, has constructed a theory that will have to be considered. We may claim that we have Egyptian, though n'ot Coptic, delegates, in the pers-ons of Mr E. D. Bryan, Mr Joseph Bryan, and Prof. Johnson. Should1 too land of tihe Pharaohs he formally admitted in a future Congress, as,Cornwall was admitted at Carnarvfon, the delegates will probably be persons who know not our Joseph. Of course, the Lea Cineil would have to assume the form of a pyramid. This afternoon a notable suggestion was made at tfhle Congress by a Polish gentleman of por- tentous erudition—Hen- Parczewski. It took the form dE an International Peace Union for the Protection of Linguistic minorities. This extends considerably the scope of the Congress but there is no reason why tihe Celts should not join the other smaller nations of Europe in a pleai for equal rights in matters of language as in matters of religion. A survey of the linguistic ma,p of Europe shlows that political and linguistic boundaries do niot by any means coincide. The treatment of the minorities by the majorities varies- much from land to land and from time to time. "As to the position in Russia, the author as a Pole, who is also a Russian subject, is not authorised to speak." "Mat is an alWfuJ sentence! In Switzerland, a perfect system of equal rigihit-s is established. In Austria, some of the smaller nations are heated with exemplary consideration; but, in Huagfcry, tyranny is the ruile. In France and RuseiaT'the centralising tendency is always un- sympathetic and often cruel. In the other coun- tries off Europe, the minorities are treated with various degrees of indulgence. Herr Parczewski calls' for a Trace of God. There will, we trust, be a cordiel respoilse to his concluding appeal "From the heart of the small but intellectually high-gifted Celtic raooe, wthich one before in the dark era of the early Middle Ages carrie,di the igtSad tidings off Christianity*, by means of its Irish missionaries, through the wilderness and ruins of the Continent miay there proceed in ithas modem dark era of blate and strife, an appeal for toleration and jmstioe, through all hills and valleys and over all lands and seas."

LLEYN AND EIVION NOTES. Though the entries were not very numerous, I it may be affirmed that the Beddgelert, Llan- f frothen and Penrhyn Show was. a success- ful evbnt, and one likely to be beneficial to the district in which it was held. It is pro- bable that the show wouJd have scored a. more distinct success had it not been held near the date of the two county shows, in Pwllheli and I Harlech. Llanfroth-en is also the most inaoces- sible of the three localities to which the show belongs. < < < The Portmadoc justices spent several hours on Friday listening to charges brought by the police of selling drink to intoxicated persons in licensed houses. One case was proved, but in the other the prosecution failed to convict. I am afraid that a good deal of doubtful evidence was given in these cases, nxakdnj? it extremely difficult for the magistrates to come to a de- cision. But justice was properly administered by the infliction of a fine in one case, and by dis- missing the other. The Chairman referred to the complaints made about the police. In my opinion, the principal complaint PiboUtL the pol- ice wias tha.t they had done their diuties well. < < < The Chairman remarked that it was advisable to bring the charges against the licensees at the same time, as those against the drunkards, by the police. The decisions of the justices I vary considerably, and there so much cross testimony given that it seems almost impossible to arrive at a verdict. This was especially the case in. the first of the two ca&a& before the Bench. But ailt,hough the magistrates were not the saane men as in the preoeedinig Oourt, the decision made was the only Txxssible one under the cirteuimstances. The police deserve to be commended for their zeal. I it • • In connection with the fishery case heard be- fore the Pwllheli Bench, the ChadTOMm. remarked that there had been a good deal 9i cross testi- mony, and this fact was apparent to everyone present in Court. Each side had a totally diff- erent version of the case, but the decision even- tually arrived at seemed both just and inevit- able. Some words passed between the Bench and the defending solicitor, when the latteT brought forward some facts relating to a pre- vious case. The magistrates, without consult- ing the clerk, ruled this out of order. < Without withditelwing my remarks anent the I very slight encouragement given by Portmadoc, Criooieth, and Pwllheli to horticultural shows, I should like to commend the very successful effort in this direction made by Pentrefelin, be- tween Portmiatioc and Criecieth. Though but a small place, this y fair's show: was the eighth annual event, and wtas the most successful held there yet. It lacked, hwveveT, what would have been actcepitiable by many, viz., a sports and amreuseiment section. • • Amongst such a large number of workmen as are assembled in Bedd'gelert at present engaged 1\ in work in connection with the new railway, it is not strange that a number of men should be found, who spend their wages in public-houses. TSiis naturally greatly increases the work of tihe police force and the license-holders, in their kttteanpits to keep the locality peaceful and .gober. The Chief-Constable's action in appointing an extra. officer to the district, is, undoubtedly, wise.

PERSONAL. The Marchioness of Onoonde arrived at Holy- head by the Kingstown mailboat on Tuesday morning. The Rev Edward Roberts, senior curate of Llan- gollen, has accepted the offer of the living of Pontrobert. The Rev Walter Jenkins, chaplain to his Majesty's prison at Ruthin, has received and accepted the living of Bylchau, n-ear Denbigh. The late Mr Godfrey Jones, of Liverpool, has bequeathed to the trustees of the Ponteys- yllte Calvinistic Methodist chapel a legacy of £ 600. Mr Balfour has presented the Rev Walter David Williams, vicar of St. Asaph., to the rectory of Trefnant, vacant by the death ol the late incumbent. The death is announced, at the age of 73, of I- the Rev George Ashley, rector of Stretton- Sug,was and prebendary of Hereford, and father of Major Ashley, Bettwsycoed. Mr T. E. Rees, B.Sc., Assistant Lecturer and Demonstrator in Physics at Bangor, has been appointed Inspector of Secondary and Tech- nical Schools, under the .Glamorganshire County Coouncil. Mr A. Laudter, B.Sc., Assistant LectureT and Lecturer in Agricultural Chemistry at the I Edinburgh and East of Scotland College of College of Nortlh Wales, has been appointed Demonstrator in Chemistry a.t the University Agricuture. In a competition for the best design for a public library building for Aberystwyth, the fiivt prize df roo has been awarded to Mr Walter G. Payton, of Birmingham. Mr 'Carnegie has promised to jgive JB5,000 towards the cot of the building. From Saturday's "London Gazette :"—The I Royal Welch Fusiliers Captain J. B. Cock- burn is seconded for service under the Colon- I ial Office.-Tbe Welch Regiment Lieut. Walter H. FerraT, to be Captain, vice J. V. Taylor, resigned. 11 The marriage of Miss Moiforwyn Lloydi-Veiipey, daughter of Mrs XJoyd-Verney, of Clochfaen, I Montgomeryshire, to 'the. Rev G. C. Fan"hawe, chaplain to the Bishop of Winchester and vicar-designate of Godlalming, took place at Llangurig parish church- The Duke of Beaufort has granted permission to the members of the Commrodorion of Rrynmawr to search Llangattock Park for the grave of the old Welsh chieftain, "Y Gwr Hir," Prince of Brecknock and Cantref of Fenni, who lost his life in a battle against King Canute. The Hon. Dame Charlotte Henrietta Sausse, j who left estate valued at JB12,099, bequeathed the ultimate residue of her estate to her nephew, the 'Rev Dr Francis Mostyn, cf Wrex- ham, or the then Bishop of the Roman Catholic diocese of Menevia, the income t,, bo applied for the education of students for the Roman Catholic priesthood. Every Sunday afternoon during August and September, service is held at LIantysilio, al- most within a stone-throw of Bryntisilio, Sir Theodore Martin's home. Sir Theodore Martin j makes it a regular practice. to read the lessons. On the 16th of neoct month he will celebrate his 88th birthday, but his Ntrong, clear, arti- culation is that of a man in the prime of life. j Lord and Lady Harlech arrived at Giyn, near Harledh, this week, this visit being their first since has lordship's accession to the title. The tenantry assembled at Glyn on Wednesday afternoon. They were introduced by the rec- tor of the parish (the Rev Mr Hughes), and were cordially received by Lord and Lady Harlech, both of wihom spoke.

ABERDARON. A LARGE SEAL.—Mr Edward Williams, Cadlan, shot a seal on one of the Gull islands last Monday. It measured 7ft. lOin. in length, and 5ft. 8in. in girtih. It is compuited that it. weighed over 5 cwt. A large quantity of oil was obtained from it, and the skin is an excel- lent one. Mr Williams has. killed more tluan a score.

BANGOR. SHOOTING. — Quarter-Master W. Hall] Sava.ge was this year's winner ,ar. ithe annual shooting, competition at Aber, scoiinig 34 out of a pos.wiblte 5G. Corporal Hu:gih iLewis had the second top score. PRESENTATION.— The Rev E. P. Jones, B.A., pastor of the Prince's-xoad Presbyterian Qhuroh, Upper Bangor, who is leaving for the Plasnewydd Church, Cardiff, was on .Sunday evening presented with a purse of J350 by his congregation. MlUSlICAL SUCCESS.—The following passed their .resioel.<tive £ at the above centre recently:—London College of Music:— Elementary, piano; Miss Gertie Ru'benstein, Bangor. Advanced, senior: Miss Cissie WU- liaims, Dwyran..Examiner^, Mr Charles El- wards, Mus. Bac., Oxon. Trinity College. Lon- don:—Theory of music, preparatory: Misses GeTtie Rubenstem, Bangor, and Maggie Hughes, Tregarth Mr Hugh J. Thomas, Llanerohymedd (96 marks). Junior; Misses Clarissa Davies, Bethesda (honoure); and Annie Thomas, A.C., Llianfair. Piano, preparatory: Miss Gladys Williams, Llarnair, and Master John Alun Jones, Befohesdla. Junior: Misses Clarissa Davies, (Bethesda, and Maggie J. Jones, Holyhead, and Mr Hugh J. Thomas, Llanerchymeud. Inter- j mediate: Miss Annie C. Thomas, A.C., Llan- fair. All the above are pupils of Mr E. D. Lloyd, Betnesda.

BALA MOTORIST FINED.—At the Petty Sessions, on Saturday, before R. J. LI. Price, Esq., and other magistrates, Alfred' Wilkinson, a motor- car driver in the employ of Mr Norton, Llim- d'rindod Wells, wao charged by Inspector Morgans, Bala, with a breach of the Motor-car Acts, 1803. It. tfet the defendant was driving a motor-car from Bala on the 12:th August, and when near Llai-uwchliyn BrTdlge was met by a boy in chlarge of a cart 'and two horses. Tha boy" knowing that the horses were restive and afraid of motor-cars, Ibeld- up his hand and shouted "Stoo" three timr" but the dcfendiant' beckoxied the boy to move to the side j to allow the car to pass, which it did, the con- sequence being that the horses ran away. The car and its occupants, five in number, stopped on the bridge after the horses had gone, but none of them inquired if any harm ha: be- fallen the boy. Mr oJ. R. Jordan, Bala, pro- secuted on bebali of the police.—The defendant, who did not appear, whk fined C5 and costs, £ 7 5s in all.

BARMOUTH. ACCIDENT.—A sharp storm broke over Barmouth on Tiw-scfay afternoon. A gentleman visiting: tllp town was ndirg\ m'ar Aberamffra- whbn a, vivid flash of lightning caused his horse to shy, throwing tbs rider and seriously in- juring him. He was carried to his lodgings un- comscious.

BEAUMARIS. YACHTS ON' THE STATION. —Gel asm a, Alhie, White Friar. Narwhal, Miriel, Siren, Were Wolf, Tbeta. Eileen V., Mosquito, Alrud.1" Molitai, Joian, Faith, Geneth, Innes, Fovtuna, Nesta, Onward, &iriol, The Shrimpinig Girl, rxd Myianwy. »

( BETHESDA. I COUXTY SCHOOL.—The Governors have j accepted the tender of Mr T. P. Williams, Coetmor-rerrace. for painting outsidfc the school, at L8 10>. Gonsiderable improvements are being carried cut at the recreation grounds. MUSICAL SUCCESSES.—The pupils of Mr E. D. Lloyd. R.A.M., as will be seen from the following result, did exoellent work at the ex- aminations of the London College of Music and tifie Trinity College, recently held at Bangor Piano, elemeutavy: Miss Gertie Rubenstein, Ban/or. Advanced senior Miss Cissie Wii- liarn.v, Dwyran. Examiner, Mr Charles Ed- wards, London. Theory of music, preparatorv M:s Gertie Rubenstein, Bangor (honours) Miss .Alag'gie Huighes, Tregart'h (iiozioursi Hugh J. Thomas, Lbnœd:Yil1<.dd (honours), 96 marks. Junior: Misses CI ansa Davies, Bethesda; (honoui-s), and Annie C. Thomas, A.C., Llan- fair. Piano, preparatory Miss Gladys Wil- liams, Llanfair, and Master John Alun Jones, Bethesda. Junior: M i'sses Clarisa Davies, Betbesda; Maggie J. Jones, Holyhead; and Mr Hugh J. Thomas, Lianerchymedd. Inter- mediate: Miss Annie C. Thomas, A.C., Llan- fair. Examiner, Mr Charles Sciiilzky, London.

COLWYN BAY. COUNTERFEIT COIN.—Complaints' .nave been received of counterfeit crown pieces having been passed. SUDDEN DEATH.—A painful sensation was caused on Wednesday morning, by the news of tbe sudden death of Mrs Hardstafi, wife oi Mr j Arthur Hbrdstaff, of the Central Hotel. A GAUD EN rARTY was held in the grounds of Penrhos College on Wednesday. Musical eaut'ertainments were iiiven, and tennis totmia- ments, hockey, and croquet matches took place on the lawn.

DOLGELLEY. BICYCLE THEFT.—On Wednesday, a young man named Herbert Emmett was charged with stealing a bicycle value £ 10. from Brynygwin, on the'28th August.—The Chairman, in impos- I ing a fine of Bo and costs, severely reproved the aocueeed.

I LLANRWST. LEAVING.—Ex-Supt. Jarvis will be leaving the town in about a month. THE TOWN HALL is expected to be out oi the- contractor's bands in about a AT HARROGATE.—Mr W. Lloyd Roberts (Avondale) is spending a, short holiday at Harro- gaTHlE RECENT SHOW.—The gate, and the crand stand receipts of the recent Vale of Con- way Show were £ 10 in excess of those of last ACTING AS A JUDGE.—(Mr John Black- wan (Hendre) was one of the judges engaged by the Society for,the Prevention of Cruelty to j Animal^ to" decide which uonkeys at Llandudno had bin treated nucst humanely. NEW GLTARDIAN AND COUNCILLOR. Mr Evan William Roberts, the new guardian and rural councillor for Penmachno, took his seat at, the Geirionydd Rural Council on Tues- day, as successor to the late Mr William Eyano. WESLEY A NISM. —Th« Rev Phillip Price, of Vfcer-'ele, tae new We h wan minister, has come to residence. The Rev P. J. Roberts and farnilv left for Towyn on Tuesda-y and carried 7 with them the best wishes 01 the inhabitants for tin ir future welfare and happiness. DRUNKEN PEDLAR. — Before Dr Jonos and W. J- Williams, Esq.. on Thursday, John Clark, of Walsall, a travelling pedlar, was charged with being drunk and disorderly in Oenbi ah-street, was fined 2s c>d and costs, or «even days' imprisonment in default.

j' PORTMADOC. SU'CCJES^.—Mr Henry William Edwards. Minaifon, has successfully passed the King s Scholarship Examination. SLACK.—Owin,g to the slackness of trad the working dav at one of the foundries in the town has Wen shortened by one quarter. REV W. J. NICHOLSON.— Owing to the eontinued unsatisfactory state of the R^v-W. J. Nichol&on's health, lr.s church, on Sunday evening, extended his leave of absence until the 26th of September. CRICKET.—An interesting mat-en took place cm Saturday between (I, team from Portmadoc and a team composed of visitors to the Cainbivan Coast. The local team were die voters, scor- ing 198 runs to their opponents' 120. Sports were held after the match, the proceeds being har.dtd over to Mr Pite, the local professional. CRICKET.—A cricket match for the benefit of Mr Pike was played on Saturday on the Tra-^th. resulting in a win for Portmadoc, who scored 198 for three wickets, Mr Andrews con- tributing 120 not out. The visitors (Cambrian Coast Visitors) were all out for 80, Barrett mak- iiiii 26 runs.

PWLLHELI. A MILITARY BAND.—Tha band of the South Wales Borderers has been giving a good deal of pleasure in the town with its renderings of music. „ AN ACCIDENT.—On Thursday, whilst un- loading timber, Mr Evan Davies, Ca £ na.^?^r road, fractured his leg, a large pi-ece of timber falling-upon him. GOLF In the last golf competition, the principal arizes were won bv Mr D. Eyans. Mr Bishop, Dr H. Bishop, Mr T. A. Boucher. Mrs Bishon'. and Mrs Barber.. A PROMISING PUPIL.—Miss Maggie Grif- fith. the daughter of Mr T. E. Griffith (Beren) has won six certificates in tonic sol- fa and slaff notation this y^ar. and also a prize from the London College of Mu?in. CORRECTION.-Tt should have been stated m our renort of the Pwllheli ..st week that in the case a/iainst W. Ellis Roberts, charoed with usirsr improper lan-uage. defen^ dant- was called upon to TO- 7? 6d costs, and not find that amount including costs. DEATH.—On Wednesday the death took place of Mr W. E. Williams, tihe Mitre Hotel, after a short illness GOLF TOURNAMENT, r—At this tourna- ment last week Mr T. K. Evans won the pre- sident's cup, the Andreas cup, and the Captain's prize. Mr H. H. Bishop and DT T. H. Bishop won the four ball match Mr F. A. Boucher the open medal competition, and Mrs H. H. J Bishop the ladies' medal competition. Mr and Mrs H. H. Bishop won the mixed foursomes. A second medal competition for ladies was won by Mrs Barber. FOUND DROWNED. — On Wednesday morning, the body of Mary Williams, 62 years of age, was found in the sea near the Imbill Rock. She was the wife of Mr G. Williams, Lieyn-street, who was on duty as a night watch- man in the Imbill Setts Quarry. He left the deceased at home on the previous afternoon. She appears to have gone out during the night or early in t':e morning. She had been de- pressed in mind for some time. An inquest will be held. A CYCLE CARNIVAL.—On Friday even- ing a cycle carnival was held in the town. and! a procession paradied the streets, starting from Plas-y-Ward at 7.30 p.m.-The following awards were made:—Lady's bicycle, Miss Nell Ro- berts, King's Head-street crent.'s bicycle, Mr John Jones, gardener, and Mr John Rowlands, Maes Apiaries; comic costume. Mr Ashforth and Mr J. R. Toleman; tradesmen's turn out, I Mr Owen Miles, Mr Ellis Jones, Talysarn; Master Pullen.—The judges were Messrs H. T. Owen Legatt, Liverpool, and Mr Arthen 0. Owen, Pwllheli.—The Carnival resulted in the sum of P,12 12s 6d being obtained towardis the fundfe of the Nursing Association.

TALYSARN. FIRE.—On Saturday night the house of Mr Hugh Griffiths, butcher, was found to be on fire. P.C. Jones, who was passing the house, noticed a smell of burning, and saw smoke coming out of the roof. Mr Hywel Cefni Jones also gave the alarm, and forced an en- trance. He found1 that the attic where an old man, a lodgeT, slept, was on fire. With assis- man, a lodger, slept, was on fire. With assis- I tance he extinguished the fire, but not before great damage had been done. Everything in tb,e room was d^estioyed. but the old man escape with slight injury to the head1. He was medi- cally attendied' to next morning. It appears that he had. gone to sleep with a lighted candle by the bed, and the clothes caught fire.

ANGLESEY EDUCATION COMMITTEE. A meeting of this Committee was held on Thursdav at the Shire Hall, Llangefni, Lord Stanley of AJdterley presiding. There were also prsent:—Mr Lewis Hughes (vice-chainnan); Miss Rathbone, Messrs D. Rees, J. R. Davies, Samuel Hu«htes, R. A. Edwards, W. D. Jones, Thomas Williams, W. 'Owen, Dr Thomas Jones, Professor Lewis Jones, Messrs Owen Roberts, Hugh Thomas, J. N. Thomais, A. McKillop. R. E. Jones, R. P. Jortas, W. D. Elias, David Roberts, Rev J. G. Jones, Mr R. Gardner, and Mr R. H. Williams (cleTk). Mr J. R. Davies, chairman of the Finance and General Purposes Committee, said the meeting of th-a-t. committee had only just been I held, and t-hey were not prepared with their report. Lord Stanley of Alderley said! that it was fcgMy desirable for the committees to be held in time for the reports to be circulated amontgst the members of the Education Committee, as that would enable tfte.m to obtain a thorough grasp of the matter for discussion. Salaries and bills were pa-seedi for payment with a few exceptions in the case, otf non-provid'ed schools, Which were deferred for inquiries to be made. The School Management Committee submitted its report. A absolution from the Welsh Con- gregational Union as to makinig the study of Welsh a compulsory subject was undter discus- sion, alnd it was decided to inform the Union that a special oofmrnittee had been appointed' -to go fuily into the matter and' prepare a scheme for the teaching of Welsh in the elementary I schools of t-he county. A resolution from the Anglesey District Ledge of Good Templars as to the evils of cigarette smoking by juveniles was read, and it was a.added to dnrcTTn tihe Lodge that the Committee fully recognised the evil influence of the habit when, practised by children, and thait the teachers would! impress, upon their scholars the desirability of abstaining from, cigarette smoking. A circular was received from tihe Board of Education, enclosing copy of a syllabus of j pliysicar excercises for use in the public elemen- tary schools, the matter being "deferred. 1 LLANiFECHELL NATIONAL SCHOOL. The question of the suggested transfer of the I Llknfechell Nattional School ito the Education Committee was under consideration. Lord Stanley, of Al-de-rley reported that he had visited1 the school and fcuind it wais struc- turally unfit and1 not in good repair. He sug- jgested that steps should be taken to provide a Council School. The population was 780, and they should give public notice, as per Clause 8 of the Education A^t of 1902, that they in- tended fu provide a Council School. He pointed out that if ithev adhered strictly to law the payment of salaries would be suspended unitil the school was put into proper repair, but be did not think they should adopt, this courste here. It was decided to write to the Board of Edu- cation explaining tihe state of affairs, and asking' for the co-operation of the Board with a view to the erection: of a new school as quickly as .possible, and stating that in the meantime the present premises would be used1 for school pur- poses. SCHOLARSHIPS. A letter was read! from; Mr David Owen, soli- citor, of Bangor, informing the Committee that there was a lequest under the will of ttha late Mr Richard1 Hughes, of Tyddyn Llwyd. Llan- fwrog, of LSOO to establish a, scholarship to be called thb Richardl Hu.gfoes's Int-erme,diate Scholarship," tenable at an Intermediate School and available for children born or brought up in the parishes of HJlanfwrog, Llanfaethlu, or LI an f achraeth. I The letter was refered to the Intermediate EducaÜoDI Committee. Professor Lewis Jore-s pointed out that it was not generally known that under the same will a. sum of £ 1500 had been set 'aside for the pur- pose of providing scholarships tenable at the University College of North Wales, Bangor, for Anglesey children. REPORTS OX SCHOOLS. I A letter was received from tie Board of I Education stating that it was very desirable to have a report on the Council Schools similar to that obtacned of the voluntary schools. It was resolved that the clerk should forward to tbe Board! of Education a. copy of a, minute passed;1 at a previous meeting instructing that reports should be obtained. COMPENSATION. Dr Thomas Jones, Amlwch., wished to know when tiie Committee intended to discuss the question of compensation for loss of office, and instanced the case of one ex-attentdanee officer, who was on the point of asking for parish relief. No definite decision was arrived a;. FINANCE COMMITTEE. At a meeting of the Finance Committee, an application, for ralte due on a teacher's dwelling- house. at Llanfair P.G., was read, and it was decided to decline to pay. Arrangements were made for considering a scale of salaries 'for teachers. SCHOOL ATTENDANCE COMMITTEE. A meeting of this committee was held after the Education Committee. The question of educating deaf and' dumb and blind children was considered, and it w ;■ decided to write to the Board of Education for ai list of certified I schools for the instruction1 Of ^ucb. j It was decidied that tha attendance officers. members of Education Committee, and Anglesey teachers should co-operate with! a view to ob- taining a) complete list of t.he children who were deaf and dumb or blind in the county. A resolution was received from the Penmoti and Llangoied National School pointing out the desirability that all Sunday School trips, etc.. should be held during' thfe summer holidays.

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SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE. PORTMADOC. ARRIVED.—Sage. Captain Williams, from Cardiff; Janet, Hughes, Bridgenorth; Bertha, Krull, Kubbardscove Eastward, Morris. South- ampton Industry, Williams, Rye; Unicorn, Davies, Grimsby: Mary Jane, Kutchintah, Pwll- heli Margaret Ellen, Chos, Aberaeron. .SAILED.—Volunteer, Captain Jones, from Copenhagen; Moven, Albertsen, Sheet. Har- bour, N.S. W. D. Potts, Williams, Harburg; Rebecca, s.s.. Roberts, Liverpool; Glvnaeron, Jonee, Cardiff; Lucy, Wheale, Newcastle; Lorne, Hughes, Bridaerorth. CARNARVON. ARRIVED.—Oraignair, s.s., Captain Wil- liams, from Liverpool; Carew, s.s., Williams, Liverpool: Usefful, Bennett, Cardiff; Anna, Soughee, i»ndon; Prosperity, Jones, Cardiff; Christiana, IIS.S., Griffiths, Liverpool; Florence Louisa, Show, Cardiff; Ann, Williams, Beau- maris; Carew, s.s., Williams, Liverpool, Edith, Runcorn. SAILED.—Carew7, s.s., Captain Williams, for PenmaenmawTj Christiana, e.s.,Griffiths, Liver- pool; Ant, W aterworth, Portdinorwic; Wm. Sheperd. Hughes, Belfast; Ellen Ann, Jones, Poole; E. C. T., Dublin; Carew, IS.S., Williams, Penmaenmawr County of Anglesea, Edwards, Portinllaen.

CARNARVON COUNTY PETTY SESSIONS. SATURDAY.—iRefore Dr Tayloi Morgan and other magistrates. TRESPASS.—John Morris Williams, W'aRn- ifafwi, was charged with trespassing in search of g-atme on land belonging to Mr J. E. Greaves. —Mr H. Lloyd Carter prosecuted, whilst Mr Riiidhard Roberts defend oo.-A fine of 5s and costs was imposed. ALLEGED ASSAULT.—W. Thomas, 'Relit Gbch, was charged with assaulting Mrs Griffith.s, Railway Inn, Cwmyglo, and" nh refusintg to quit the premises.—Mr H. Lloyd Carter prose- cu'ted.—The defendant did not appear, and. a warrant was issued. A DESERTER.—John Roberts, Llangefni, was c'hargsd with deserting from the Army, and he was oroered t.o be kept in custody pending the arrival of the military authorities.

CARNARVON BOROUGH PETTY SESSIONS. MONDAY. — Before the Mayor and other magistrates. TH,EFT. -Will ian, Thomas, late of Edmund- street. Bangor, was cliarged with purloining 16s 4d from Robert Thomas, sailor, of the ship "Useful," new in Carnarvon Dock.—I>eifen.- dant admitted the offence, pleading drunken- ness. He was committed for seven days. PROTAXITY. — John Gallagher, Gadnant- lane, and Margtaret Eyans, Mark-lane, were fined for using profane language. ALLEGED ASSAULT. — Hannah Hughes, Skinner-street., was charged with assaulttfing Annie Davies.—Mr J. B. Alla-naon prosecuted, and Mr R. Roberts defended. — Mr Roberts stated that the trouble commenced through the love affairs of tile daughters of the two women. -Th-e case wfes dismissed. DRUNKENNESS. — Michael Owen, Glan- 'raifon, and William Jones, Mountain-street, vwer-o fined for drunkenness. OBSTRUCTION. — David Jones, OiiapeT- Rtreet, wiais charged with placing a ladder in South-road, theieoy causing an obstruction.— He was ordered io pay the oosts.

BANGOR PETTY SESSIONS. TUEJSDAY.—Before W. Pughe, Esq. (chair- man!, Harry Clegg, Esq., J. E. Roberts, Esq., George Rae, Esq., and Rev W. Morgan, St, Ann's. NON-PAYMENT OF A FINE.—Mrs W. Owen, of ^Gatehouse, near Bangor, was charged with noil-payment of a fine which amounted to 19s. She had only paid 7s 6d of the amount. The Bench issued a summons to show cause why the o'dkindant should not be committed. THEFT. Evan Hughes. Bangor, was charged with stealing coal, the. property of the Corporation. Mr 'W. Huw Rowland (town clerk) prosecuted, andi stated that a- leakage of the coal bought for gas'-mairing purposes had been going OIl for some time.—The defendant was fined! 10s amd costs. RIVAL TRIPE HEALERS—A tripe dealer made an application for an extension of tha hours during which he might keep his refresh- ment-room open. Damply from 11 p.m. to 11.30 p.m He informed the Bench that he held a re- ireshmenit-house license, -under which be must close at 'eleven unless he had1 the mag'Ssteriai sanictioni for an extension! of hours but another tradesman, a stranger, who had no license, con- tinued to sell tripe up to midnight.—Supt. Harris stated that he had reported1 the action of the tradesman referred to to the Excise authorities, and they had, refused to take pro- ceedings.—The Courr granted -the application for a month, and requested' ifchieir clerk (Mr Rodway) to write to the Excise authorities for the reason of their refusal to prosecute the un- licensed trioe dealer. INTERFERING WITH PASSENGERS— William Edwards, labourer, of Nani Hiling, Llandegai, was charged with drunkenness and with interfering wiith passengers on the high- way.—He was fined 5s and costs. ASSAULT.—Evan Jones was ch arged by J. Thomas with assault and battery. Both voting men are quarrymen, the former residing afc Bethesda and the latter at Tregarth. The de- fendant said he was, drunk ait the time, or he would not- have touched the complainant.-He was fined 20s and costs. PROFANE LANGUAGE.—WiKiam Orr, of Penrhosgarnedd, wag fined 2s 6d and costs. DRUNKENNESS.—David Davies. High- s'treet, Baragor; Hugh Roberts. quarryma-H, Tanybonc, Llanfairfechan; and Jane" Am* Roberts, Ambrose-sti'eet, were fined for drunk- enittesis.

SAD END OF A CARNARVON ENGINE-DRIVER. KNOCKED DOWN AND KILLED BY V GOODS TRAIX. An engine driver named Thomas Williams, Carnarvon, met with a shocking death on Satur- day. He was employed as an engine driver 00 the L. and N.-W. Railway, and about 10.40 on Saturday night was engaged at Springf Branch sidings. Wigan, making preparation* for his outward journey to Carnarvon with Sk good.s train. Whilst 'thus engaged he was knocked down by another engine and seriously injured. First aid was rendered, and he wa» taken to the Wigan Infirmary, at which insti- tution he died on Sunday morning. THE INQUEST. Mr H. Milligan, the Wigan coroner, held the inquest at the Royal Albert Edward In- firmary on Tuesday afternoon, when the first witness was John Griffiths, of Pretoria-terrace, Carnarvon. Witness was a brother of deceased, and said Williams' age was 47. He last sa-w him alive a week ago. Owen Edwards, fireman on the same loco- motive as deceased, said that between 10.40 p.m. and 11 o'clock on Saturday night they were near Springs Branch shed Xc. "25. and were preparing for the outward journey to Car- narvon. They were due out at iG.50 p.m., and everything was ready when deceased goi off the engine to tighten the cylinder tap -with a spanner. Witness was on the engine, and two or three minutes later he heard a shout, and jumping down he found Williams lying on his back between No. 5 and No 6 "nit Witless noticed that deceased was severelv injured, and one leg was hanging off. Deceased was a sober man, and a. man who was verv cautious over his* work. W itness could not tell h ow tbe accident happened ajid after he had been hurt. Williams told him he had been knocked down by another engine. He did not offer any explanation as to the cause, and added. "I'm finished1 for." James Sudworth. a shed turner, said that about 10.40 on Saturday he was taking his en- gine into the Springs Branch shed. After TI" had taken if in. two or three minutes later. constable told 'him that he had ^knocked Wil- liams down with his engine. Witness remem- bered passing Williams's engine, but did not see anyone on the metals at that place. There was a lamp shining at that place, but be saw no-one. He alwavs whistled at that part. nv.d. was certain be did so on th,t occasion. Thrre was nothing to prevent Williams from seeing "witness's eneine. By a Juryman Witness Va-s onlv 15 yards aw->v when he whistled. ;m<l leased covld easily haye heard it had he be-n li«ter)?ncr. Deceased had driven on that road for 25 TW^iurr returned a verdict of "Accidental death," and found no1 one was to blame.