Carnarvon and Denbigh Herald and North and South Wales Independent

BANGOR. APPOINTMENT.—Mr Campbell, of Garth, who for many years held the position of chief gunner instructor on board the "Clio," has obtained an appointment in the service of the White Star Steamship Company, at Liverpool. UNIVERSITY COLLEGE. — A successful competitive meeting in connection with the College Building Fund was held at Birming- ham on jWedntesday evening!, Councillor J. Emlyn Williams presiding, and Mr L. D. Jones (Llew Tegid) conducting. Miss Jennie Prit- chard was the accompanist and the Rev D. Williams, Troedyrhiw, adjudicated. As many as seven mixed choirs, three male voice parties, a.nd 30 soloists competed.

BEAUMARIS. TOWN COUNCIL ELECTION.—Alderman Hugh Thomas, the returning offioer appointed to act for the Mayor, who was a candidate, declared the following to be elected councillors of the borough without opposition, namely James H. Burton, Fryars,gentleman; W. R. Jones, Cremlyn, farmer; Hugh Thomas, jun., Bulbeley-terrace, butcher; Wm. T. Williams, Brynuelyri, gentleman. DEATH AND FUNERAL OF MRS JAMES R. ROOK.-The death took place on Monday morning, at her residence, Ty Mawr, Castle- street,, Beaumaris, of Mrs James R. Rock, widow of the late Dr James R. Rock, who re- sided for many years previously at Penmaen- maw.r. The deceased had been ill for a long time, and was in her 90th year. The funeral took place at Llanfaes Church on Thursday- All 'Saints' Day.

CARNARVON. I BAD TRADE.—The trade of the town is in a very depressed state, and it is rumoured that. the employees of one large works are to be put on short tdme. SUCCESS.—Mr Arthur Jones, son of Mr James Jones, Balaclava-road, and; now in the I employ of the Corporation, has been appointed II clerk under the Gas, Light, and Coke Co., Lon- don, out of a large number of applicants. "THE VAJLUE OF a meeting: of the Castle-square (Literary Society, r on I Monday evening, the Rev D. Hughes, M.A., presiding, Mr R. Gwyneddon Davies, solicitor, delivered an excellent address on the above subject. APPOINTMENT.—-Mr Arthur Evans, son of 'Mr (Beriah IG. lEvans, has been appointed head- master of the elementary school at Nantjiaredijr, j 'Carmarthenshire. At present, Mr 'E'va,ns is as- sistant-master at !B»ryncrug Elementary School. Towyn. Merionethshire. —' The death took place on Y\ ednesday of Mr William Jones, IBodarfon im^nran(^' 'Castle Ditch. Mr Jones, who was only 39 years of age. was the manager of MessTs Jones and Owen's slate works, 'Carnarvon. He was a member of the Salem Congregational Chapel. MISSIONARY MEETING.—'Under the pre. sidency of Mr T. W. Kenwood, solicitor, a missionary meeting was held at the Castle- street Wesleyan Ohapel on Tuesday evening. A most interesting address was delivered by the Rev R. Wormwell, Chester. GARDENING. — Mr Parry, master of the workhouse, is not only ai capable official but an accomplished (jardener. At a meeting olf the ixJoard of guardians, on Saturday, it was an- nounced/ that the 'garden attached to the work- house had yielded a profit of £ 24 16e Id durinr the last half-year. BOOK-KEEPING EXAMINATION. — At the last half-year. BOOK-KEEPING EXAMINATION. — At the recent examination, conducted by the Lon- I don Metropolitan School at the Carnarvon centre, the following passed successfully in the intermediate stage .-—Griffith Williams, Menai Bank; Berny T. Owen, Gelert-street, and J. A. Griffith, Haulfryn. ANNIVERSARY SERVICES.—The Salem Congregational Church held its anniversary ser- vices on Sunday and Monday. The iRevs J. Thomas, Merthyr, and Peter 'Price, (BI.A., Dowlais officiated. The Rev W. J. Nicholson, Portmadoc, who was also announced to preach, was unable to be present owing to, illness. A sum of JB150 was collected at the services. DEATH OF MR ISAAC WILMAMS.—The death took place this (Friday) morning, at an advanced age, of Mr Isaac Williams, Ty'ncei, buiilder iand <fontra«ctor. Mr Williams, who caane to this town many years from Aberyst- wyth, was a deacon at the Pendref Congrega- tional Ghlatpel. He -leaves a son and several daughters, with whom there is much sym- pathy. HAYSTACK ON FIRE. — An alarm was raised on Wednesday morning that a haystack belonging to Mr (John Evans, Tyddyn Llwydyn, was on fire. The Fire Brigade, under the com- mand of Captain iCofnlan were soon on the spot, but it was with great d'fficulty that they suc- ceeded in extinguishing the fire. The stack was nearly destroyed, and the loss, which is not covered toy insurance, is estimated at from £ 60 to ;coo. THE OPERATIC SOCIETY.—The first re- hearsal of "The Yeomen of the Guard," the opera selected for next year's performance, was held at. the Assembly Rooms, Market- street, on Wednesday evening. There was present a. large attendance of members. The- IMayor, who is the president of the society, has again kindly presented each member with a copy of the opera. LITERARY SOCIETIES.—Moriah The win- ter session was inaugurated on ThUTsdav last week with a soiree. Mr S. Maurice Jones, A-iKoU A., presided. Last Wednesday, the Rev W. iHobley delivered a lecture on "Communion with Nature. Mr S. Maurice Jones presided. — Ebenezer "Christianity in its relation to society" was the subject of an address delivered by Mr D. Davies, Bron CVbi, on Wednesday. -r J- Huw Williams presided. — Shiltoh On Wednesday evening, Mr J. Wynne Parry read a naper on "The Riev Thomas Jones. Denbigh His life and' works." Mr John Roberts, Rhos- bodruail, presaded.—Salem On Wednesday eve- ning, papers were read by Miss Maggie Otones, (Edward-street, on "What a Home ought to be Mr Isaac Jones, Hendre-street, on Fame"; Mr Charlie Francis, Hafod-terrace, on "Sir Hugh Owen." The Rev D. Stanley Jones (pastor) presided.—Engedi: The session an was inaugurated on Thursdav, last week, with a soiree. The Rev E. Ja-mes Jones, M.A.. pre- sided. Misses Olwen 'Jones (Tegtfrvn), Mr E. Hughes. Snowdon-street: Messrs R. Radford Jones, T. J. Thomas, D. H. Thomas, and S. B. Davies, took part. Addresses were given by MestsTs 'D. W. Davies and W. Gwenlvn Evans. In an interesting competition, Mr W. P. Elllir and Mr G. Owen. Dinorwic-street. were award- ed first atnd second prices respectively. Mr iR. Gwvneddon Davies adjudicated, and Miss (Parry, I.S.M. (organist of Eng-edi Chanel), ac- companied. THE CHUROH GUILD.—The first meeting of the Guild took place in the National School- room on Monday evening. M;r IClharles A. Jones presided. The members were entertained i with a programme of vocal and instrumental music, tne per-formers including Miss iMorgan, ¡ who playedi a piano solo; the Misses Mathews, piano duet; Mr E. Pughe, recitations; Miss Maggie E. Hughes, iMiss L)u111 oj), Miss iL1. Hamer, Mr iParnham, Mr E. T. Hall anid the Chair main, songs. Miss Hamer and Mr John Williams were the accompanists. Mr Jv 1. Hall (hon. secretary) annotniced, that the Rev R. 'Hughes had become co-secretary 1ll place of the Rev R. Lloyd 'Roberts, and that iMi Rex Hayes had kindly consented to act as assistant- ^BRO^OTION.—Mr E. M. Davies, of the North and South Wales Blank, has been pro- moted 'to. the head office in Liverpool. Since his stay at Carnarvon, Mr Davies has inter- ested himself in Various movements for the benefit of the young people, and especially so in connection with the Salem Congregational Church, of which he has been a valued mem- j Iber. His removal to Liverpool will be a dis- tinct loss in many ways. It is intended to make him a presentation before he leaves. On Wednesday evening, at the Castle Hotel, he was entertained to dinner by his fellow bank clerks. The tone of the speeches made was one of sincere regret at the departure of Mr Davies from Carnarvon, where he had end.e.ared himself to all with whom he came in contact.. The company separated after the singing of "Aul- lang syne. (FISHERMEN'S GiRfl'EiVANOE. — The pub- licity given to the grievances of the net- lisbtr- men has directed public attention to a nuitter 'C of importance to the local trade. vCouricui.or 'Gwymeddon Davies has given the Town JUerfc notice that at the annual meeting of the lown Council on 'November 9th, he will move that the Council officially support the mem s petition that the Mtenai Straits be again reopened to net fishino- —■ subject to necessary regulations. — throughout the year? and that a committee o the Council be appointed1 to watch further de- velopments in the general interests of the town and of the [local fishing industry. When, the candidates for the municipal election were an- nounced, the Fishermen's Association availed themselves of the opportunity of eliciting public y expressions of opinion on the matter. A re- spectful letter was addressed to each candidate, inviting him to say whether, if elected, he would be prepared to support the men s peti- tion and the ten candidates harce replied pro- mising whole-hearted support. A deputation of the fisihermen were received by an emergency committee of the 'Board of COIlSNvators cm Sat- urday, at the Sportsman Hotel, Mr J. F. Ro- berts, Uanberis, presiding. The committee will submit a report to the Board of Conserva- tors, who will meet shortly. THE iHAILF-H'CILIDAY.—iThe rumour which has been circulated that it is the int-entioti of some of the large shopkeepers to keep open. all day on Thursday, and thus do away with the weekly half-holidlay—owing to the failuie o certain shopkeepers to close their premises- has created alarm among the shop assistants, who are combining with the object of defeating any movement which would deprive them of a half-holidav to which they are entitled owing to the long hours already worked by them. On Tuesday evening, the shop assistants, number- ing about 200, met at the rooms; off the YP\IOA., in Castle-square, to consider the situation. All the trades were represented, and the proceedings were characterised by a deter- mina.tion to resist to the utmost a general open- ing of shops on Thursday afternoon. It was said that every little village now enjoyed a half- holiday, and that it would be a lasting shame if it were discontinued in Carnarvon. Among the speakers were Mr 'E. R.. Williams, 'High- street, who explained' the Shop :Hours Act, and Mr Peter Angel. It was resolved to appoint five assistants to wait upon those tradesmen who open their establishments on Thursday atter- noon. and to try to come to an understanding. The following were the five appointed Messrs Boden and T. O. Jones (at Mr J. R. U. rit- chard's), Mr Ivor Davies (at Messrs Lake and Co.'s), Mr J. Llovd Jones (Palace-street), and Mr R. iRees Jones (at Mr G. d li. be found that there is a difficulty in the way of closincr all the shops on Thursday afternoon, it is probable that the haH-hoIlday wiH be. on Wednesday. WEDDINGS.—On Thursday, the 25th ult., an interesting wedding took place at. Holy i Trinity Church, Walton, Bucks., the contract- ing parties being Mr Edward Pa.rry, only son of the late Mr J. C. Parry, of Bridge-street, Carnarvon, iaind Miss Ellen Clara Elliston, eldest daughter of Mr R. J. Elliston, of Maple I Villa, Tring-rfoad, Aylesbury. The bride- groom went to Aylesbury some years Ago as a pupil in the office of the county surveyor, Mr R. J. Thomas (formerly of Carnarvon), and I during his residence there made many friends. He left Aylesbury to take up an appointment as surveyor to the Long Crendon Rural Coun- cil, which he recently resigned on his 'being chosen to filllbe important post of district sur- veyor under the Herts. County Council. The j father of the bride tiis the manager of Messrs Hazell, Watson, and Viney's business in Ayles- bury, and is also one of the members of the Urban Council there. The ceremony was wit- nessed by a large number of friends, the officia- ting clergyman being the Vicar of Walton, the Rev W. C. Pearson- 'The service was choral. Accompanying the bnlde were two bridesmaids —her sister, Miss May V. Elliston, and Miss Emily Parry, sister of the bridegroom. The best man was Mr J. O. Evans, of Messrs O. Evans and Son, Carnarvon. Afterwards, a re- ception took place at the residence of the bride's parents, and later in the day the happy pair left amid the hearty congratulations and good washes of their numerous friends en route for Brighton, where the honeymoon will be spent. —A pretty wedding took place at the New English Baptist Church, Old Colwyn, on Tues- day, the contracting; parties being Miss Char- lotte Winifred Davies, the youngest daughter of the (Rev E. T. Davies, the pastor of the church, and Mr William Henry Davies, son of Mr D. W. Davies, Moss Bank, Carnarvon. The ceremony was performed by the father of Jhej bride, apsisteidi by the4 Rev Ig, James Jones, M.A., Carnarvon. The bride was at- tended by two bridesmaids—'her sister, Miss Davies, Oaklandis, and Miss Davies, the bride- groom's sister. The best man wa-s Mr S. Bod- vel Davies (brother of the bridegroom). After the ceremony a reception was held at the house of the bride's parents. Mr and Mrs Davies left. by the afternoon train en route for Brighit'on to spend their honeymoon;.

CRICCIETH OOtPPEiR WORKS.—We understand, that the Bronygadair Ctopper Works, Pentrefelin, will be opened this week after being closed for years. FOUND DEAD.—On Friday evening, Mr Robyns 'Owen, coroner, held an inquest at Llan^ ystumdiwy. touching the death of a middle- aged' single woman named Margaret Williams, who had resided with her brother. When her brother left in the morning tfor his work she seemed1 to be in her usual health. On return- ing at noon he found his sister lying dead in the lobby. Medical evidencf" showed that she ha.d been suffering from heart weakness, and a verdict in accordance with the doctor's evi- dence was returned.

I PENRHYNDEUDRAETH AiCOIDKlNT.—On Friday, between [Penrhyn and iMindfordd, Messrs J. Griffith and D. fffco- berts were thrown out of a motor car and were rendered unconscious for some time. The car belonged to Dr J. R,. Jones.

PORTDINORWIC INDUCTION.On Tuesday, the induction took place of the Rev J. Elias Hughes, B.A., formerly of Bryndu, Anglesey, as pastor of the Brynmenai C.M. Church. The meeting was presided over by Mr W. E. Jones, Glan Menai, and was opened by the Rev Lewis Owen (W.). The secretary, Mr W. R. Williams, gave a. brief history of the church, and the call to Mr Hughes. The Rev J. R. Jones, M>aelgwyn, Bryndu, attended on behalf of the Anglesey Monthly Meeting, and also Mr Robert Wil- liams, Mr John Hughes, deacons, on behan of the Bryndu Church. Mr Maurice Jones, Car- narvon, on behalf of the Arvon Monthly Meet- ing, welcomed the new pastor. The Rev Lewis Owen also addressed the meeting. Mr Hughes suitably responded, and the meeting was brought to a ciose by the Rev W. Jones.

PORTMADOC APiPOINTMENT.—The Carnarvonshire Edu- cation Committee hruve appointed Mr Dow Davies to be shorthand teacher for IPwllhoJi Town and district. PROMtOTION—Mf G. F. Morris, of the North and South Wales Bank, has been pro- moted to the head office in Liverpool. He is succeeded here by Mr Watkin 'Williams, from the Rhyl branch. SIOIRiEE.—On Monday evening, a soiree was held by the members of the St. John's Literary Sbcieity. A miscellaneous programme was afterwards gone through. The Vicar (Rev J. L. Williams) presided. LITERARY SOCIETIES.—On Monday, Mr W. Jones (Ffestinfab) addressed the Garth Literary Society on the "Characteristics of the recent Revival." Rev W. T. Ellis, B.A., occupied the chair.—At a meeting of the Taber- nacle Society, on Monday evening, Mr Richard 'Davies presiding, a debate on "Whether the Itinerary or the Stationary Ministry was the most successful?" took place. The majority favoured the itinerary principles. THE LIBERAL CLUB.—A meeting of the club was held on Friday evening, Mr J. Jones Morris presiding, to appoint delegates to at- tend the Eivion Liberal Association' at Peny- groes. The following were asked to represent the local association:—'Messrs J. Jones, 2, Garth-terrace; W. Morris Jbnes, solicitor; Griffith Williams, 68, New-street; T. Garth Jones, R. Roberts, 42, New-street; John Lewis, Belle Vue; D. U. Hugbes, Rev W. Ross Hughes, Messrs E1. Hugheston 'Roberts, and F. Buckingham. DISTRICT NURSING ASSOCIATION. — On Wednesday evening, in E-benqzer school- room, the Vicar, the Rev J. E. Williams oc- cupying the chair, the annual meeting of the above association was held. Several of those present expressed their great satisfaction with the work done during the last twelve months. Mrs Breese, the secretary, has been most assiduous in her efforts since the formation of the association eleven years ago.—The two re- tiring members were Mrs Percival and Mrs Bryant. Mrs Percival was unanimously re- elected, Mr Jonathan Davies suggesting the 1! 0 advisability of electing her as a life member, as she had faithfully served the association in the past. Miss Roberts, Tanner House, Tre- madoc, was elected to succeed Mrs Bryant.— It was announced that Mrs Davidson had very kindly promised1 JS45 annually towards a maternity nurse for the district, and it was hoped to start this second nurse early in 1907. —The Secretary submitted a highly satisfac- tory report of the work done, and statement. of account for the year ending October 31st, 1906. Nurse Price had worked hard and sys- tematically during the twelve months. There had been a considerable increase in the num- ber of calls from Morfa Bychan, and it was apparent that the work dome by the associa- tion was being greatly appreciated by the in- habitants, as well as by those of Borthygest. The number of cases attended; to was 84, spending 2345 hours, and making 2214 visits, CJkfcludinigi 12' night calls. ithei* had been most unusual liberality on the peArt of some kind frifends with t'hteir ^ulbscriptions. The executors of the late Mr Barnard had very kindly presented them with a very useful bath- chair. Miss Roberta and Miss Bryant had collected spleinididly at Tlremadoc, Miss Ro- berts, Park-square, and Miss Edith Jones, in ChapeL-street, New-street, etc., and Mrs Pri- chard had done double duty by going to Morfa Bychan with Mrs Edith MoLean. Miss Ham- mond1 (undertook the (Leek Badges in the absence of her brother, and handed over the nice sum of 6s 6d. Miss Alice Jones procured P,3 on her card at the Glaslyn Inn, and Mr Howell Eivans, Prenteg, 116 3d on theirs. Mr Lloyd, printer, and Mr D. Morris had given special terms.—I tis estimated that the pro- posed new departure will mean an expendi- ture of over £80. It is proposed to keep this item separate and distinct from the old ac- count, and to add a few more ladies to the Working Committee.—The Rev Edward Jones proposed a vote of thainks to the chairman, which was seconded by Sergeant Hammond. This terminated the proceedings.

PWLLHELI. NAUTICAL.—John Watkin Owen, son of Captain Owen, St. David's-terrace, has passed the Board of Trade examination as second mate. SUCCESS.—Mr John Watkin Owen, son of Oaiptain J. Owen, St. David's-terrace, has suc- cessfully passed the Board of Trade examination as second mate. INTERMENT.—On Saturday, at Sarn Meill- teyrn, the interment took place of the late Rev W. 'Griffith, rector of Llanfihangel-Ysgeifiog, Gaerwen, Anglesey, who died the previous Sun- day, after a long and painful illness, at the a.ge of 63. Deceased was a native of-Sam. FAIR.—There was a large attendance at yesterday's fair. The prices were as follow Milch cows, Lil to £14; bullocks, JB10 to £ 12; calvers (heifers), L7 to 29; yearlings, JB5 to L7 10s. Young horses fetched from JB12 to J318, ianother kind realising from JB22 to £ 27. LECTURE.—At the English Literary So- ciety, on Tuesday evening, under the presi- dency of Mr D. H. Williams, M.A., a lecture was delivered on "Meat-eatinig -Plants," by Mr O. H. W. Greaves, B.Sc. The lecture was illustrated with! lantern views, and was most interesting. Mr D'. Oaradog Evans assisted with lantern. MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS.—The town has been without a municipal contest for five year. The followintg have just been, returned unop- pGs,edl:-Messrs A. Ivor Pairry, solicitor: J. Summers, plumber; R. Mason Jones, contrac- tor; and Hfugih Pritchard, solicitor. All a^ old members except Mr Pritahard, who takes the place of Mr Sladdler Jones. Five were nominated, but Mr Lewis Jones, joiner, with- drew. Y.M.A.—A miscellaneous meeting was held at the Y.M.A. rooms on Monday night. Arifog- presided. The following took pari:—Messrs T. J. Houghton Davdes, John Rowlands, R. Williams (Sheffield House), J. R. Jones, R. T. Roberts, Edward Williams, M. Murray, E. Lewis, 0. Morris, R. Williams (Penmount), R. Uoyd Ellis, D. John Jones, and others. An interesting proigramme has been arranged for the winter sessions. MAfRRIAOES.—At Shiloh C.M. Chapel, Car- narvon, on Thursday, the marri«><gie took place of Mr W. T. Jones, painter, 37, LJeyn-street, Pwllheli, and Miss Marjorie Jones, third daugh- ter of Mr Richard Jones, butcher, Blaenau Fes- tiniog. The Rev R. D. Rowland (Ainthropos) officiated.—'Oil the same day, at SaJem Chapel, Pwllheli, Mr Rtichard Daviee, Lleyn-street, Pwllheli, was married to Miss Thomas, daugh- ter of Mr G. Thomas, coal merchant. The Revs John Ellis and John Hughes, B.A., offi- ciated. ° THE DEBATING SOCIETY—The first of a series of debates in connection with the Pwl I heli Debating Society was giren on Monday evening last, when about 50 members attended. The subject was: "Which is the more power- ful the tPress or the Platform." The open- ing speech was made by Mr Harry Smitn, who put forth a. very strong and well thought-out case in favour of the press. His opponent, Mr H. J. PieTce, likewise had all the points in favour of the platform at his fingers' end. A long discussion ensued, in which the following took part:—Messrs H. T. Hughes, J. Seex, R. Williams, and others. On the vote being taken, 24 voted for the platform, and 22 for the press, and two did not vote. -=-

CRICCIETH URBAN COUNCIL WELSH AND .ENGLISH. MONDAY.—<Mr J. P. Jones. J.P., chairman, presiding. There were also present: Messrs W. Watkin, J. W. Roberts, Robert Davies, G. P. Williams, iD. O. Price, T. Burnell, D. M. Williams, James Evans, Captain Hugh iGriffith, Dr Linvingetone Davies, Dr Gladstone Jones, together with John Humphreys, clerk; Isaac Davies, assistant clerk; and Morris Williams, surveyor. FINANCIAL.—The sum of JB154 hid been collected during the month, and there was a balance of £ 583 at the bank. THE WEAK AND THE STRONG.- It was resolved to take proceedings against two per- sons for failing to comply with the request of the Council to pull down certain buildings.— Mr James Evans: Why should a distinction be made. Some persons are proceeded against while otners are not. The Chairman We are now considering these cases, and we must limit ourselves to th^3e.—•A letter was read from Mr Thomaa Williams stating his reason for his non- compliance and pleaded for patience.—(Mr Robert Davies It is the custom of this Council to attack the weak as must as. possible and leave the strong alone.—The Chairman said that this was not so.—Mr Burnell and the surveyor also said that no distinction was made.—Eight voted in favour of prosecuting and three agiainst, Mr R. Davies adding that he withdrew nothing that he had said. 'ENGLISH AND WELSH.—Mr James Evans remarked th"t. the proceedings of the Council were to be carried on in Welsh but the language of the 'Council was English. He would take gmiit care to be out in future for the mto con- duct the business in that language.—The Chair- man 'No. no, it is Welsh continually. MISSELANEiOLTS.—There were two births and two deaths during the month. The health of the town was considered satisfactory. Th» water question was discussed in committee.

THE BONTNEWYDD ORPHANAGE. PROPO-S-ED, EXTENSION. BOYS AND GIRLS TO BE- SEPARATED. This excellent institution, founded by Mr R. B. Ellis, Bontnewydd, and other gentlemen, has more than justified its existence. It has become too small, and it is proposed to spend J32,000 upon its extensions. A sum of JB600 has already been subscribed (towards the ob- ject, and among the subscribers 5s Mr R. Gwyneddon Davies, solicitor, Carnarvon, who has given J3100 in memory of -his father, the late Mr (Gwyneddon Davies, who took a deep interest in the orphanage. The boys and girls who were admitted into the institution when they were mites, had now grown up, and it is necessaryj in order to comply with the rules of the Local Government Board, that tne boys should be separated from the girls, and it is with thfs object that the proposed extensions is to be made. Some of the girls have been sent out to service and are doing very well. We understand that Mr R. B. Ellis has given the land for the erection of a house, to which a large garden will be attached. The inten- tion is to train boys in gardening.

THE WELSH LORD MAYOR 0UT0CHNG SPEECH. Alderman 'Sir Vaughan Morgan presided over the Court of Common'Council yesterday for the last time as Lord Mayor of London. He ob- served that most of the duties and privileges of his year of office had, been concerned in the promotion of goodwill between our own and otheT nations. In the 'City they had welcomed the King of Greece, the Imperial Commission- ers from Chinn. officers and men of the Japan- ese navy, most of the burgomasters of 'Germany, the members of various Parliaments of other countries (including the Russian Dumaj, and two important municipal or mining deputation's from the United States. Finally, as a crowning gratification, he headed the. deputation from the city of London which recently visited Paris at the invitation of the municipality. iNo greater ovation was ever accorded to visitors to Paris than was bestowed on them.

BANGOR BANKRUPTCY COURT THURSDAY.—iRefore Mr Glynne Jones. A CONWAY FAILURE.—Joseph Hughes, 1, Machno-terrace, Conway, builder and con- tractor, presented accounts showing gross lia- bilities, £ 1,214; due to unsecured creditors, £:179; assets, estimated at £ 120; alleged causes of failure, "taking work low, and fail- ing to complete nouses at Festiniog." The bankrupt stated that he had been in business for about 40 years. He considered his present position was entirely due to his having lost money on contracts he 'had taken at Festiniog. He was unable to prepare estimates himself, and employed a stonemason to assist him, with the result that in one contract alone he lost about D120. Last year he leased a plot of land in Wynne-road, Festiniog, upon which he commenced to build six dwelling-houses. He arranged for a mortgage of J3900, and received sums on account as the work progressed, but he was unable to complete them, and the mort- gagee had entered into possession. The ex- amination was closed. The examinations were also closed of David Owen Evans, (Birmingham House, Colwyn, ironmonger; Robert Owen, IPensarn, Amlwch, blacksmith; and David Evans, Turf-square, Carnarvon, butcher.

A COiLWYtN BAY STONEMASON. (Thomas Roberta, of 'Basildon House, Rhiw Bank-ayenue, Cblwyn Bay, returned his un- secured debts at JB184 9s 8d, against assets esti- mated at B6. He attributed his failure to lack of employment, and stated that his earn- ings frequently did not exceed 8s or 10s a week. Claims of.£4Ø and t235 for groceries were scheduled, but the bankrupt stated he could not say whether these claims were cor- rect or not, as he could neither read nor write. The examination was closed.

MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS CAMNJmVO'X. A murky day made things uncomfortable for voters. When the polling stations were opened at the National School and the Guild Hall, at 8 a.m., very few people were about'. Litltlje was dime during Jthf forfenobn and everything was quiet. Things were a little more lively during the afternoon owing to the half-holiday. Shortly after eight o'clock peo- ple began to congregate outside the polling booths to await the results. The result in the Eastern Ward was declared about nine o'clock by Alderman Norman Davies (return- ing officer) as follows tRees Hughes (Ind.) rn7 .H. LloyJ-Carter (Ind.) 318 J. Rees, (L.) Zl3 1 E. R. Williams (Lab.) 65 The first two were returned. The retiring niembcrs were two Liberals, Messrs John Davies and G. Owen, and! their places are now filled by an Independent Liberal and an Inde- pendent Conservative. The victory of Air Rees Hughes seems to have been popular. He was tarried shoulder-hi'gh through the streets of the town by his supporters, who cheered lustily as they went along. The rejection of Mr John Rees, who has had experience of municipal work, caused' keen disappointment. Taking into consideration the fact that Mr iLloyd-Carter was the last to enter the field, -,t is surprising that he polled 80 heavily. The result in the Western Ward was de- clared about half-pa.st ten by AldeTman R. Parry (returning officer), as follows:- iR. Ranleigh Jones (Ind.|) 551 D. T. Edwards (L.) 509 P. Angel tLab.) 499 T. H. Edwards (L.) 440 R. Newton (0.) 436 JW. Hamer (C.) 379 The first four were returned. Two of the retiring memfbers, who sough re-election, have been rejected, namely, Messrs. tHamer and New- ton, and their seats are filled (by Messrs Ran- leigh Jones, Liberal in politics, and Mr T. H. Edwards, (Castle-square, who as a member for some years of the Aberystwyth Town Council, has had considerable experience of municipal work. iMx Hamer had been a member of the" Council for 30 years. The surprise in this ward was the return at the head of the poll of Mr (Ranleigh Jones, who had been rejected on two previous occa- sions. Evidently he is a (believer in the old advice "Tiiy, try, try again." Three years ago Mr D. T. Edwards, a new member, headed the lkt. Now he takes second place. There was much cheering when Mr Ranleigh Jones's name was announced first, but the one who got th.3 best reception was (Mr T. H. Edwards, who, .being a comparative stranger to the town, has done otfr'/edingly well in getting- into tihe Council the nmt time he tried. Mr D. T. Ed- wards and Mr Angel were also cordially re- ceived. Naturally, the rejection of Messrs Newton and Hamer gave great disappointment to the Conservatives. The constitution of the Council is now as follows :-ILilberals, 13; Conservatives, 7; Labour. 1; Independents, 3. The following were the plumpers in the two wards:—Eastern: Rhys Hughes, 138; H. Lloyd-Carter. ilOl; J. 1Rees, 73; E. R. W 1 liams, 14. 'Western: R. iR. Jones, 44; D1. T. Edwards, 13; (P. Angel, 17; T. H. Edwards, 7; R. Newton, 7; W. (Hamer, 6 (BANGOR. North 'Ward '(Two Seats) :—(Williams (L.), 301; D. Rowlands (iLabour), 288 Gethin Jones (C), 185. West Ward '(Two Seats) :—Owen Owen (L.), 295; Jones Roberts (!L.), 288; Matthew Hughes fLaJb.), 209. The net result of the election is one Labour gain. CONWAIY. There were seven candidates for four vacan- cies. Results:—John Williams (1.). 341; Ro- bert Jones ¡(ifl, and Lab.), 334; Henry Jones (L.), 301; E. Robert's (LU.), 2^1 F. Jonm fC.) 236: J. T. Morgan :OJ.J,), 222; J. Adey Wells (C.), 186; and H. Johnson (C.), 186. The first four were elected.

PWLLHELI TOWN COUNCIL I LIVELY PROCEEDINGS. STRONG REMARKS BY THE MAYOR. The Council met os Tuesday, the Mayor (Alderman Wm Anthony) presiding. There were also present: Aldermen IR. 0. Jones, Dr 0. Wynn Grriffith, and H. P. Jones, 'and Councillors Ill. Ivor Parry, J. Summers R Mason Jones, R. A. Jones, J. E. Hughes, Rich- ard Jones, G. C. Roberts, Dr R. Jones Evans, together with Messrs. E. R. Da-vies (town clerk), Cradoc Oaviesi (assistant clerk), T. Cun- ningham (surveyor), and John Eliis (borough accountant). APPOINTMENT. On the motion of Mr R. Ivor Parry, seconded by Mr R. O. Jones, the Mayor was appointed to represent the Council on the Court of Governors of the North 'Wales University Col- lege. EMBA'NKMENT-iROA'D HOUSES. It wa.s reported that a communication had been addressed to all the owners of the houses on Embankment-road with a view to their all joining in placing railings in front of the houses, and that replies had been received from the. owners of several of such houses refusing to join in the movement, and it was resolved that, in view of such refusal, the resolution requiring all the owners to join be adhered to. THE UNEMPLOYED. A letter was read from the clerk of the County Council intimating the intention of the County Council of e-stablshng a system of hav- ing registers in the county in which a record would be kept of persons out of work and particulars of places where employment, may be obtained, and asktng the Council to co- operate by asking the ,town clerk to take charge of a subsiduary register for the borough.-The town clerk having expressed his willingness to undertake the work, the committee expressed their approval of the suggestion. CONSECRATION. The churchwardens and the vicar had been to inspect the plan of the cemetery showing a portion which the Council bad agreed should be applied for the purposes of consecration, I but that while they expressed their willingness to accept a fourth of the cemetery, as offered by the Council, they expected that such fourth should run parallel with and along the entire length of the eastern boundary of the present churchyard, and that as (Plot B shown on the said plan did not agree with their wishes, they could not agree to such portion being conse- crated.—It was Tesolved that application be made to the Secretary of State under Section 1 '(1) of the Burial Act, 1900, for hjs approval to the setting apart of the plot marked 13 of the said cemetery for the purposes of conse- crated. A letter was read from the representative of the Roman Catholilc Church asking that a por- tion of the cemetery should ibe allotted to .their denomination, and it was resolved that six rows of the northern end of plot. C shown on the plan be allotted to them.—It was resolved that the Northern part of Plot I> ibe set apart as the ground to ibe selected by the Council for grave space where the exclusive right of burial has not been purchased. Mr G. C. Roberts asked what were the total expenses incurred in connection with the ceme- tery. The Clerk: cjN.650, and JB535 on the build- I ing. Mr G. C. Robeues I did not know anything about the building there, and we must have been a. dull lot.. The Mayor Who, are dull ? Air Roberts.: I am one The Mayor: Whose fault is that Mr G. C. Roberts: Those' who did not know. The Mayor: .There is no Council in the country who transact theJr business so openly as that of Pwllheli, and yet such a number of unfounded charges were never brought I against any Council as ours, and by men who do not, take the least interest in its doings. Some of the -members of the Council have not sufficient pluck or fiairness to correct the falsa statements when made. (Proceeding, he said thati a very htgh authority had spoken in favour of the town's finances but, in spite of all this, they were still criticised and con- demned. Messrs. G. C. Roberts and R. A. Jones de- nied having heard anything of the kind. j A HEATED DISCUSSION. ) Mr G. C. Roberts .(to the (Mayor) What is the amoVmt of the overdraft at the bank, and what is being done to decrease it? The Mayor. From the report you will see that ilfc is over £ 2,000. that ilt is over £ 2,000. Air Roberts I ask for information, and I I expect a civil answer. The Mayor: TRead and you shall see. You \1 are asking very funny questions. Mr Roberts And you are giving very funny answers. The Clerk: There is a movement on foot to decrease iit. 'Mr Roberts That is what I am-acting. The Mayor You ought to know it. IMr R. A. Jones said it was very important how the Mayor answered the questions raised I by the members. Mr G. C. Roberts Why are so many men nowadays employed by the Corporation to look I after the streets ? Are there not seven men em- ployed and two carts, and' did we not manage with one cart and one man with ifc some three or four years ago? Mr J. E. Hughes: Is iIt, fair for Mr G. C. Roberts to raise these questions ? If there are 140 men workiftig, this is not the time to ton- j sider a question of the kind. It has been dealt with and passed. I The Mayor: There are reporters here, and they are not allowed to attend committee meetings. J 'Mr Roberts: I raise these questions because I feel I ough* to bte informed. The expenses incurred 6nouId be reduced. Mr W. Sadler Jones: We decided to have Mr W. Sadler Jones: We decided to have two carts and extra hands in order to tlo the work in less time. The Mayor: No resolution is passed except in order. ) Mr Richard Jones: Has Mr G. C. Roberts been complaining of this in committee? Mr Roberts: Yes. The Mayor and Mr iSadler Jones No. I Mr G. C. Roberts iWhy was the number raised to seven? IMr Siaddfer *Jon)es: (Because we wantied seven. I The matter war then 'dropped. | FURTHER REMARKS BY THE MAYOR. The Mayor took up references made in a Ratepayers' Association meeting regarding the hartbour works, which, he said were wrong, but there were three councillors present who had' not the manliness to challenge the state- ments made. He desired to say plainlv that there were no "extras," except those which they had to pay Mr Osmond WiMiams, M.P., and the late Mrs Templeton for land. I BOROUGH RATE. The Accountant submitted his estimate ] showing the requirements of tihe Council in re- speet of the borough fund account for the half. year ending 31st March instant, and it was re- solved to recommend that a call of J3850 be made upon the overseers. j TRAIN SERVICE. Letters from the L. and N.-W. Railway with reference to increased railway facilities and from the Postmaster-Gleneral with reference to an arrangement wherefby it would be possible for the mails to be dis|patc>lied in the summer with the 945 p.m. train were read, and the Town Clerk was directed to reply thereto, urarinig for the serious consideration of the! authorities.. SEPARATE COMMISSION OF THE PEACE. I A letter was read from the Home Secretary regretting he could not see his way to recom- mend the granting of a separate commission of the peace for the borough. But he had been informed that the Standing Joint Com- mittee of the county had passed a resoOution to the effect. that any day (other than Wednesday) should be set apart for hearing cases arising in the parish of Denio, and that the local justices would be requested to make arrangements for this bemg carried out. It was resolved that this arrangement would not adequately meet, the. requirements of the borough, and the Home Secretary be urged to reconsider the matter. A PROTEST. Dr R. Jones Evans strongly protested asrainst the way in wluoh some of the member of the committees gave publicity to their busineea. I Tine Mayor •. Dr Evans is Quite correct on this point. It is impossible to condemn it too much. "A DEMON AND "AN OLD DEVIL. Expressions ul regret, ct the retirement of Mr Saddler Jones from the- Council were made by tihe Mayor and Mrfsr.s R. O. Jones, R. Ivor Parry, and H. 1)..JOHef-. Mr Jones said he had endeavoured to do his l>et>t during years, but his only recompense was to be called "a demon, "an old devii," or "an old fool" (laugihiter). MISCELLANEOUS. A letter was read slating that the Rritasb Ohantauqua had delir.itely decided to come to Pwllheli next summer. It was resolved that a further letter be sent to the Looal Gtovennment Board pressing for the extension of the period of repayment of the loan for the bij; sewerage scheme: a.nd it was decided to continue urging the London and North-Western Railway to provide better train facilities.

WELSH IN TRAINING COLLEGES A considerable step it; advance fa London correspondent writets1 is about, to be taken in regard to the 'reaching <> £ Welsh in colleges and schools. lai July last Mr Llewelyn Wil- liams presented a, petitioi. to Mr Birrel! in favour of making thE" teaching of the Welsh, language commilsory in the training colleges in Wales. Mr Birreli promised the matter his best consideration. 'He has now promised to receive a deputation a-t, an earlv date.

HOUSEBREAKING NEAR DOLGELLEY tFIREMAN SENT TO PRISON. At the Ruthin Assizes, on Wednesday, John Williams (39), fireman, pleaded guilty to break- ing and enterting the house of Ellis OweB., at Brithdir, near Dolgelley, on the 23rd of May/ and stealing a quantity of articles.. Mr E. J. Griffith, M.P., explained that the prisoner isoon after the robbery actually oifered 30ime of the tstolen articles to a policeman, who at the time was;n plain clothes. The judge passed sentence of six months' hard labour.

BANGOR PETTY SESSIONS AN OLD MANI iilirST OFFENCE. TUESDAY.—liiefore William Pugh, Esq. (in the chair), and other magistrates. LIOENSijN'ia.—-Mr Rurnsey Williams applied for the transfer ot i-iv license of the Prince of Wales Hotel, Bangor, to George Harvey Colei from William Aicock. The application was granted.—MT Thornton Jones applied for the temporary tranei tr of the license of the Castle Hotel, Ltaarfairfechan. to \j1\" Dorothy Hughes. The application was granted.—Mr Twinge Ellis applied for the transfer of me license otf the Coach and Horses Inn. Rrtheoda. to G. R. lEv- ans. The aipplu-ai.on was tyranttd.—Mr Twiggy Ellis next applied tor ibe ti ansfer of the license of .the Llangollen Yanks B>. inesda, to Richard, Jones. This aleo was granted. VACCINATION. — Mr Phiiip Henry Jones applied for an exemption from vaccination order in respect, of hits L;irl oliiid.—It was granted. AN OLD (MAN'S FIRST <FFIE!NCE.—'Evan Williams, Aber, a re^HH:U; i ieTlooking elderly- man, was charged with being drunk and dis- orderly at Menai IBridge faiL-He admitted the charge, and said', in extenuation, ">1 have never been here before, nor any .where was fined 5s and costa. AN INOON-V'ENiENCE.—S ohn Jones, Beth- esda, charged with drunkenness, did not ap- pear, as it was inamvement ior him to lose a. day's work.—-The case was adjourned for & week, with the intimation that if Jones did not appear a warrant would h, issued. 1 STRAY 'HOR^K.S. Sarah Boswell, Adam Price, and Henry ijocke were charged) with al- lowing horses to stray.—Each defendant was ordered to pay 5s.

GLASLYN "RURAL COUNCIL A FOOTf ATK mai'LTE. FRIDAY.—-Mr P. William." chairman, pre- siding. THE GLANDWYFACIl ROAD—The ques- tion whether the Council sin :dd join with the Lleyn and CrLdeth Cpun-ci'i to repair landl widen the 'Gland\vyf:*cii road to the require- ments of the County il so that that. authority would take it over was again dis- cussed.—Mr J. T. J.P.. waited upon the 'Council a deputation ;rom the Lleyn Coyndl to urge the -Council move in tn& matter.—It was re-olvi-d, on the motion of Mr J. (Pritchard to nxon^Klvr the nruter, and the Chairman, Mr E. LVwdyn, and the road sur- veyor were appointed 1" inspect the road ataxt report as to the estimated cost oi carrying onS- the work. A FOOTPATH DISPUTE.—A letter was re- ceived from tho BedJi-'elert P ;rish Council in reference to the alleged obstruction placed on the footpath leadim;? from Brvnfelin to Owm- ystradllvn by the owner of the land. The public claimed a right to the oath, and the Parish Council forwarded name?} of persons who were prepared h cive evidence as to the rights of the public to use the path.—It was resolved to write to the owner of the land witH regajd to the matter. ROAD REPAIRINO.—Thn, Clerk read a letter from Mr Aitehiison, Uanheris, stating that he had communicated with the County Council as to the repairing of the old road from the Power HCU1W- to Penygwryd, and he had been informed that that authority denied responsibility i!n -the matter. Therefore it appeared that the -Glaslyn Councl was the authority to repair and maintain the road. —Mr IE. Llewelyn doabted whether they were responsible.—Mr Pritchard believed that the road was in the district of th" 'Council.—After some discussion, the. clerk was directed to make inquiries into the matter.

THE MERIONETH SHEEP STEAL- ING CASE ffHaSOXER DISCHARGED. At the Ruthin Assizes, on Wednesday, Morris Jones, 40, farmer, of Harlech, surrendered to his bail on a charge of having, between the 1st June and the 14th September, stolen an ewe. value 14s, the property of Miss Thomas, of 'Ldidiart 'Garw, Ta'aamntu. Mr Artemus Jomea- prosecuted, and Mr E. J. Griff..h. defended. It was stated that. prisoner and Miss Thomas were iwighhours, and Ciai their farms at certain points adjoined. B>>th graized their sheep on a common mountain run, and in June last the prosecutrix found that some of her sheep were missi.ng. Inquiries w.e: e made, and the ewe alleged to have been stolen was found among the prisoner'.? sheep, with the ear marks somewhat altered. 'Subsequently the prisoner asked Mies Thomas to settle the matter. She could not do so, and the prison: r en re- marked th t somebr dy who bore him a grudge had placed the sheeo. anions his. (Evidence is support of the charge was given by Miss Thomas, who. in cross-examinfltion, said she had not the slightest intention of po- secuting the prisoner until the police called en the 30th of October. Mr Griffith And the fact that iliis man is now in the dock is due to the p .;ice, ar.d not you? Miss Thomas: Yes. I told the police that there was a niiisundoT-standin-- about the matter, but I said that in o. ier to have a peaceful end- ing of it. Upon the conclusion of the case for the pro- secution the Juday* said that he would adjourn the hearing unless the jury ILid already made up their minds as to their verdict. There was conflict in rr evidence, and it was for the jury to decide whether the nrisoner should be given the benefit of the doubt. Of course they could not bring a verdict asrainst the pnsoner with-

out hearing his defence. After a few minutes' deliberation, the jury returned a verdict, of not guilty, and the pri- soner was discharged. THE iPOSSIES'SrON 'OF THM -iHEElP. At the Ruthin Assizes, yesterday. Mr Artemas Jones mentioned the case heard (in the previous day, when Morris Jones, TaLsar: u, Merioneth- J shire, was found not guilty of ,-heep stealing. "J: The solicitors encased in the i—se could not. U aeree a" to the present owner of th^ sheep, and Mr Ellis 'Griffith and himsielf. as counsel en- gaged in the case. >ad agreed to refer the matter to his lordship for decision. 1 Mr Griffith artrued that "prima facie" the sheep belonged* to Morris Joies. He was* charged with stealing- the sheep, ",nd. the jury had come to the conclusion that it was not stolen. Therefore, counsel contended that the animal belonged to the accused mnn. TheJndge said he was not goine to make any reflection on tne veidu-t of the iurv. The case was not pTopeily nis.de out. against the prisoner, ibut. under the circnmsia.n.-es, lie thought the sheep oeloiiired to Miss Thomas, the proseou- trix, aim t not she cupht to get it. An order to this effect Was made by his lordship.

j "Tommy," said his mother, "when that boy [ threw stones at vou why didn't you come and j call me?" — "Call von." replied Tommy, in j 4ones of disgust. "Why, you couldn't tlH barndoor at five yards 1"

ør jreak-kneed Nonconformists and Liberals can Reconcile (their principles 'by serving the Tory Rause? Replies to querries of the above char- peter might have proved interesting, if not in- ( structive. • tit • The report submitted by the Anglesey Educa- tion Committee at last week's meeting of the ..(County Council proved of considerable interest. [&s I ha.ve before stated, in these notes, it is an fcmdi&putalble fact that the Education Commit- tee endeavours to cut down its expenditure to ifche lowest posible amount in every direction, and so far do they carry this that in some UuBTtecs they are charged with parsimony. If jtohe Committee were as lavish in expenditure as its. criticlS try to make out, it is quite certain itihat the Board of Education would not now be threatening to cease recognising some of the pohiools because the repairs are not carried out quickly enough. The Anglesey Education tAnthmrity is being driven by the authorities in [London, and spend .they must. The county Es anily on a par with every other where the pld-time authorities have been lackinq in push- Sdlness and far-sightedness, and the cry of ("ihigh rates" is .general. Every authority in ithe kingdom lias its share of critics, and these In many cases must be given credit for desiring I to protect the ratepayers' interests; but it (would be very much, better- if they submitted '■definite proposals in the interests of economy I jfchan to pursue a policy of wholesome condem- lJation of all expenditure, whether it be corn- t jyuisory or nefcessary in tho interests of the younger genefratiom tit The subject of rifle ranges for schoolboys was mentioned by AJderman Lewis Hughes at the tAngles.ey County Council last week, but some jnembers indulged in ejaculations which clearly. phowed that they did not approve of the idea. The anti-militarists have on their side most j pf the religious opinion of the country, but it must be confessed that there is a lot to be gaifl in favour of rifle club6 for youtlis. Cadet corps are valuable training ground from take point of view of physical a.nd mental discipline. I am no lover of "jingo swaggerers," but it fnust be confessed that the nation which is most prepared for war is the one which is leagt likely jfco be attacked. Again, a fairly accurate know- ledge of what would happen in war is the best personal safeguard against the spirit of war. It is very easy for the opponents of rifle clubs to indulge in exalted1 opinions which would Joe practicable if the world were all peaceful, bu.t we must reconcile ourselves to present con- jditions. =