Carnarvon and Denbigh Herald and North and South Wales Independent

BETHESDA. DROWNED IN THK RIVER OGWBN.—Mr. L. R. Thomas, solicitor, Carnarvon, deputy coroner j for the county, held an inquiry on Monday I evening, at Bechesda, touching the death of Elizabeth Williams, aged 43, a widow. The death of her husband had latterly preyed upon her mind, as she was left with a family of six children, the eldest beiug only 14 years of age. On Saturday she left the house before the family wer? up, and later in the day her body was found in a few inches of water in the river Ogwen, near Ty'ntwr Bridge. A verdict of Found drowned was returned.

BETTWSYCOED. PETTY SESSIONS,—Saturday, Aug. 0th. Before Col. Johnston, John Blackwall, Esq., and Dr. Owen Evans.—John Bond, artist, was fined e2 and costs for being drunk and disorderly at Betrwsycoed.—Hugh Jones ("Cetyn"),Coedypair, Bettwsycoed, was fined 5s. and costs for being drunk whilst in charge of a horse and hackney carriage at Bettwsycoect.-Griffith Williams ("Cede"), a native of Anglesey, was fined 5s. and costs for being drunk and refusing to quit the Gizinaber Hotel, Bettwsycoed, when requested so to do by the landlord.— Thomas Boyle, Scot- land-street, Llanrwst, was fined 2s. 6d. and costs for leaving a timber waggon and two horses on the highway opposite the Miners Arms, Bettwsy- coed, whilst he and his mate were in the public- house drinking.—John Williams, a driver con- nected with the Glanaber Hotel, Bettwsycoed, was fined 5s. and costs for being drunk whilst in charge of a horse and hackney carriage at Bettwsycoed. Thomas Boak, hailing from Kendal, Westmoreland, and Robert Owen Jones, were summoned for fighting one night in July last on a private road leading from the railway station to the Royal Oak Hotel, Bettwsycoed. In this case, as in each of the previous ones Sergeant Watkin Owen gave information.—-Mr. David Jones, Llanrwst, appeared for Robert Owen Jones, and Superintendent Williams, Conway, prosecuted on behalf of the police.— The case was dismissed.—Boak was said to have gone to Kendal before the case came on, and a warrant was issued for his apprehension.

HOLYHEAD. CAPTAIN GRANT, R.N., of H.M.S. Xeptune," has received promotion to flag rank. He is to be succeeded in the command of his present ship by Captain Singleton. AN OLD GUNBOAT has been beached at the Valley, and is to bn broken up for old iron. ThfK LIFEBOAT CREW. at a meeting of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution, London, held on Thursday last, were suitably rewarded for saving the master and pilot of the Gulf of St. Vincent," of Greenock, which was wrecked off Hoiyhead. on tint West mouse, a short time J s-igo. Tim WEEKLY HALF-HOLIDAY. — Ap Shopwr No. 2 writes us supporting the views advocated by Ap Shopwr in our issue of the 25th ult. lie points out that the ietter has been productive of much good, as a meeting of the shop a-sistant. has been held and a vigorous effort is to be made to accomplish this desirable object. The writer very properly urges that their employers should be approached in a courteous manner and asked to concede to this reasonable request, and that the assistants wi!! (speaking for many others) fully appreciate this kindness on the part of their employers. The writer concludes by hoping that the appeal to the shop- keepers will meet with favourable consideration, EXCURSION.—An excursion train left Holy- h«ad and inteimediate stations for Balaon Tues- day, the occasion being got up by the Calvinistic Methodists. A very large number availed them- selves of the opportunity to view the magnifi- cent scenery en route. SUNDAY SCHOOL TRKATS.—The St. Seiriol's Church of England Sunday School had their annual treat on Friday list. The tea was held on the grounds of Eden House, and Captain Cay, R.X., and Mrs. Cay, deserve great praise for adding so materially to the enjoyment of the scholars bv erecting swings and providing other sources of amusement for the children, who evi- dently enjoyed themselves to the full. Over 31)0 partook of tea well prepared by Mr. Thomas David, Market-place. The following ladies j assisted at the tables:—Mrs. and Misses Cay, Misses llaughton. Misses Hughes (Cestle House), Mrs. and Miss Hills, Misses Knight, Evans and Wilkes Games were afterwards indulged in on Salt Island, which was visited by a large number of friends.—The Blackbridge Mission Sunday School (English Wesleyan branch) also had their annual treat on Wednesday, Mr. Ellis being the superintendent. INSPECTION OF POLICE.—Col. Cobb, H. M. Inspector of Police, accompanied by Col. Thomas (chief-constable), inspected the local police on Wednesday afternoon. The force made a very presentable appearance in charge of Supt. R. D. Davies, and the inspector expressed his approval. ATTACKKD BY A BULL.-On Thursday, a bull belonging to Lord Stanley, at Penrhos, became suddenly infuriated, and attacked a carter named Williams, employed by his lordship. The fnrious brute gored the poor feliow in a dreadful manner. Fortunately the animal threwWilliams over a wall. and he thus escaped a shocking death, as the animal did not pursue him further, ACCIDENT.—A serious accident occurred on board the steamer belonging to the Under- writers Salvage Association. It appears that the vessel Hyena" is engaged in saving the wreckage from the Gulf of St Vincent "and had come alongside of the L. and N. W. R Co's fisb jetty, when the cook threw a sack of pot- atoes into the hold of the ship, which struck John Hudson, the mate of the steamer, on trie back cf the neck felling him to the floor. Trie poor man was speedily placed on :t stretcher and conveyed to the Stanley Hospital, aceona- pmied hy Cap! J ,hn Jones Uo/d's Agent I r is needless to remark that the cook had >v.t knowledge of the het t-iicf the mate was in t ho id of the vessel at the time. TOWYVYCAPKI. BAY RRKATTA.—On Satur- day, the animal regatta, witli foot races, <fcc., was held at Tre.irddur Hty, got up by a com- mittee, of which .\tr. H. H. Williams, J.P., D.L., was the president. The Kingsland Brass Band Traced their services at the disposal of the com- mittee. The following are the results -Sailing match for open fishing boats: 1, E lward Owen 2, Evan Hughes. Ditto: 1, Hugh Hughes; 2, .R.Jones, Four-oared race: 1, Hugh Hughes; i 2. Owen Owens. Punt race: 1,0. Williams. Pair-oar race: 1, Hugh Hughes; 2. Fagan. Consolation race for rowing boats: 1, William Wiiliams. Mode! yacht race: Class I., 1, pi Humphreys; 2. John James; eln-vs II., 1, Wil- liam Parry; 2, A'ilitfn Griffith. Footraces: In these races prizes were won by N. Campbell, Henry Marshall, Edward Williams, Caradoc J. Davies. D. Jones, Robert Williams, Hugh Hughes, and T.J. Owen. In the donkey race, the animals of H. Hughes and Thomas Roberts wera first and second respectively. SCHOOL ROARD. FRIDAY.—Present; Captain R. B. Cay. R.N. 1 (presiding), Messrs. Richard Hughes, W. D 1 J?nes,S. J. Griffith, and William Evens (clerk) i INCRKASED ACCOMMODATION. The board had expressed aa opinion that it was not just for the Education Department to compel them to build, when they did not possess 1 compulsory powers, under certain conditions, to compel children to attend school. In reply, their lordships said they did not agree with the reasons adduced by the board that additional infant accommodation was not required at Holyhead, and were unable to find that the case was clearly proved as the board appeared to think. Taking the number of children between 3 and 13 years of age, according to the census of 1887, to be 21.96.and making the usual deductions of one-seventh for children of wealthier parents and one-eighth for unavoidable absentees, it would appear that there should be school places tor about 164;1, showing a tack of place tor 1^9. The Department could not admit the contention that school places ought not to be required for children under 5 years. Experience showed that though such children could not be compelled to attend school, they did so as a rule where school places were provided for them. H.M. Inspector had given it as his opinion that what was re- quired was an infant school to supply both the British and the National Schools but if the board considered that the proposed school should be on some other site, the Education Depart- ment would be guided by them in the matter. The two schools mentioned in the board's letter, viz., Miss Adeane's and the possible future intermediate school, did not appear to affect the matter under discussion except indirectly. The Education Department understood that Miss Adeane's School was intended for training children over school age, and for recrea- tion classes, and that the children attracted to the intermediate school, if it be started, would be those now attending private school? in the town rather than those attending public elementary schools.—Mr. Richard Hughes said that their argument that they made provision for 1514 scholars and the average attendance being only 1241 was a difficult one to ans-rer.- It was further remarked that the experience of the board in regard to the attendance of children between three and five years of age was diametrically opposed to the opir ion expressed by the Educational Department.—If was decided to entrust the matter to Mr. R:C03.rd Hughes and the clerk to reply. TOO MANY PUPIL TEACHERS. Mr. Richard Hughes called attention to the fact that their staff of pupil teachers was higher than in any other school in Wales.—^The Cierk intimated that some of them were about to leave, and read the resignation of Miss Maggie Jones, which was accepted, and to take effect forthwith, inasmuch as she had made other arrangements.—Mr. W. D. Jones, in reply to Mr. Hughes, contended tha.t it was largely due to their keeping these teachers that tiiev had earned the grant.—Mr. Hughes rejoined by pointing out that what was gained in that way was lost in salaries.—Capt. Cay. R.l\ maintained that an efficient staff was absolutely essential to carry on the teaching propeny.—Alter further discussion the matter was dropped. MISCELLANEOUS. Miss Maggie Evens, BeatimarLs, wrote acknowledging the letter intimating that she had been appointed head-mistress, and stating that she would be prepared to commence duty on the required date (September 1st THE SCHOOL PAINTING. Mr. R. J. Johns, it was stated, had done the painting work required by the board in a highly satisfactory manner during the vacation. VALLEY PETTY SESSIONS. MONDAY, — Before Major-General Hughes (chairman), Hugh Edwards, Esq H. H. Wil- liams, Esq., and Dr. E. P. Edwards. .APPLICATIONS FOR TRANSFER. — Mr. E. Roberts applied on behalf ot Thomas John Owen, engineer, Cybi-street. for the transfer of the license of the Peathers Inn. Granted.—Mr. Roberts also applied on behalf of T. R. Sneyde for a transfer of the licence of the Pilot Boat from George Jones, and this application also was granted. ALLEGED POACHING. — William Squires, gamekeeper. Penrhos, summoned William Hughes, 16, Ty'nypwll-road, Kingsland, for tres- passing in search of conies on the 27th ult.— Owen Edwards, Back Bltte Bell, was also sum- moned for accompanying him on the same occasion Both are well kuown to the police, and have absconded from the neighbourhood.— A warrant is to be issued for their arrest. DRINK AND MATRIMONY—Jane Owen, late 15, Station-street. Holyhead, charged Hugh Uwen, tailor, her husband, with assault on the 26th and :!7th ult.—Complainant stated that the defendant came home the worse for drink, and took up a knife, saying he would soon finish her. He afterwards struck her with his fist, and next morning accused her of stealing his money. He struck her again when she had the baby at the time, both the child and. herself falling to the ground. She had not since lived with him. He was a very kind husband, only for the drink.- Mary Jane Williams, 2, Jew-street.having giving evidence, Mr. E. G. Roberts, for the defence, said that he could not but admit that an assault hnd been committed, hvt it. was owing to the drink. They had lived together for many years happily, and his client was willing to aign the pledge, and be reconciled to his wife.—This was finally arranged.—A fine of ill and 18s. costs was imposed. Nox BELIEVER IN TOLLS.—The proprietor of Bostock and Bailey's Circus refused to pay lis lid. as toll to Mr William Williams, Stanley Toll" gate-keeper. — An order for pay- ment was made, and in the event of the money not being p'lid, a distress warrant was to issue. SCHOOL BOARD CASK.- Mr. Owen Hughes, school board oliicer, Bodedern, summoned Mr. Jones, Cerig Bach, LlantiliangeL under the Elementary Education A. and he was fined 5s. ALLEGED ASSAULT.—Jane Hughes, Waterside, Aberffraw, sued Owen Hughes, of the same place, for assault. As neither parties appeared, the case was struck off the list. ORDERED TO PAY.—Mr. John R. Parry, on behalf of the Holyhead guardians, ared William Hughes, farm labourer, N'&ntanog, Llantrisant, for disobedienee of maintenance order towards the snpport of his wife. Mary Hughes, the amount now due being £4 4s.—An order for payment was made. DRUNKEVNESS.—P.C. Richard Thomis, Bod- edern, charged Lewis Jones, of the same village, with being drunk and disorderly, and he was fined 5s. and costs.—-The sa:ne officer summoned William Davies, Orsedd, Garaeddgoch, Pen- mynydd, with a similar effsnce, and a fine of is. and costs was imposed. HELD OVER.—The charge of arson against Edward Owen, a youth living at Cross Keys, Llanfachraeth, was adjourned for a month. LOCAL BOARu. WEDNESDAY.—Present: Messrs. S J. Griffith (chairman), Richard Hughes, Thomas Roberts, Evan Williams, John Jones, W. S. Owen, and William Griffith, Ctipt. George Lewis. Capt. John Owen, with Messrs. J. Lloyd Griffith (clerk), and Rees Lloyd Davies (surveyor). FINAXC3. Mr. Evan Williams reported the expenditure for the month to be as follows:—Labour, £;3G :3" lighting, £ 3 19s. 8d.; and sundries, Ei2 19s. ;j}rJ. THE STANLEY HOSPITAL. The Clerk pointed out that, according to the rules of this institution, the board, would be re- quired to subscribe S-5 or upwards annually in order to take any part in *.be management.—Mr. R. Hughes disapproved of this it trie board was i to have only one representative.—Mr. William Griffith WH. of the opinion that the ratepayers would, not object to that amount being sub- scribed for such a purp^s^—Capt. Owen gave noticeof motion to move that £ 'j annually be subscribed by the board, to beg-.u with the next hospiral year. THE REMOVAL OF TBS PL.\ TTÆ!t ROCKS. Mr. Thomas Lewi-, M,I\, forwarded a reply from the President of Board of Trade acknowledging the receipt of the memorial of the Holyhead L0ca! Board, relative to the re- moval of the Platter Rocks, which should have due attention. A COMI". 1 [NT. Miss Bentley. Blue Bel!, had written to the Local Government Board cotnp'aimug of an alleged nuisance arising from a spring under the house of Mr. James Hugl.es, her next door neighbour.—It was stated that the-surveyor and several members of the board had visited the house, and were of opini; n that no such nuisance existed.—Miss Bentley, who appeared befo'e the board, was rec>«mtn«!tde^ to bring an action against hor ueigdibour a-t the board were powerless in the matter. Mia.s Bentley ex- pressed her dissatisfaction with the action of the board, saying that she would again appeal to the Local Government Board, who were gentle- men (laughter). SURVEYOR'S REPORT. After due inquiries the surveyor reported that the ground on the Pentrschaest-road, did not belong to Lord Boston, as it had never been en- closed, but had always been used as a public footpath. It was very convenient for the pur- poses of the board.—The matter was adjourned indefinitely. The lighting committee "recom- mended eight new lamps.—A ieagthy discussion took place about putting a lamp at the Co- operative Stores to show the light down the steps.—The matter of removing a lamp on Tan- Ion opposite the Jlane was left to the surveyor and the lighting committee. A PUBLIC NEED. Pursuant to notice, Mr. W. S, Owen called attention to the necessity for more public con- veniences. He (Mr. Owen) had frequently heard visitors and the townspeople complain of the want of them.—Mr. R. Hughes said that a com- mittee had been appointed to visit the different I localities, but the owner and occupiers had objected to their erection.—Mr. Owen was re- quested to look out for suitable places, and report at the next meeting.

LLANGEFNI. PETTY SESSIONS.—Monday. Before Captain Morgan, Major Williams, H. R. Poole, Esq., J. R. Davies, Esq., Dr. J. Roberts, and Hugh Thomas, Esq.-In the affiliation case of Grace Williams, Hafod Teci, Llangoed Uchaf, against Thomas Hughes, labourer, Pencraig, Llansadwrn, the defendant was ordered to contribute Is. 6d. per week.—Robert Evans, farmer, Plas Han- sadwrn; John Owen, farmer, Siinddai Wen, Llangoed; William Owen, farmer, Pibydd, Llangoed, and Uwen Jones, tarmer. rencraig, LIansadwrn, were summoned by P.C. John Jones (Llangoed) for permitting their animals to stray. Dismissed with a caution.—EKen Owen, Merddyn, Llanfair P.G., summoned Jane Thomas, of no fixed abode, for malicious damage to property. Warrant issued.—In the case of William Jarrett Roberts, living near the Butcher's Arms, Llanfair P.G., against whom was a charge of larceny as bailee in connection with certain goods of Charles Connah, cycle factor, Bodfor-street, Rhyl, a warrant was to issue.-P.C. William Thomas summoned John Jones, coachman, Carreg Bran Bach, Llanfair P.G., with being at the Prince of Wales, Vaults, Llanfair P.G., on Sunday. Case dismissed.— The same officer charged Griffith William Griffith, of the Prinee of Wales Vaults, Llanfair P.G., with refusing to admit the police into his house, and he was fined El and costs.

LLANDUDNO. PRESENTATION TO A NATATIONIST. — The other evening, Little Alice," the talented daughter of Professor Beaumont, well known as a swimmer, was the recipient of a splendid gold medal. Ever since she was five years of age Little Alice has showed much cleverness as a swimmer, and her skill and performances as a natationist have progressed with her years. A short time ago she made a dive from the Llandudno pierhead, a leap of forty feet, and ever since she has daily dived from the same spot. An admirer, viz., Mr. Harry Giddings, the well-known London bookmaker, determined to make her a present. He got a handsome gold medal struck, in the shape of a star. On one side is represented a young girl taking a header, and on the other are engraved the name of the donor and a record of the occasion. The meddl is hung by a blue ribbon with a golden bar. On the benefit night of Little Alice, at the Pier Swimming Baths, in the presence of a large number of spectators, and on behalf of Mr. Giddins. the presentation was made in a graceful manner by Mr. J. Thorn, Bryn Eisteddfod, Llandudno.—It should be added that the benelit was of a most enter- twining and popular kind, especially the sketch in which Perry, of the Happy Valley minstrels, acted as barman, and bounced" into the water all his customers, as they declined to pay for their drinks. Professor Beaumont, Mrs, Beaumont, and Little Alice also went through various wonderful performances. STEAMSHIP AGENCY.—Mr. John W. Roberts, of Holly Bank Boarding House. Yaughan-street, has been appointed agent for this town and district, of the New North Wales Steamship Company, and will, on shore, conduct the affairs of the steamer St. Tudno," which has become so popular and is so largely patronised. Mr. J. W. ltoberts has had much experience on Atlantic steamers, and has occupied a similar position for three years on the Welsh coast between Liverpool and the Ifenai Straits. OUR BUILDING BYE-LAWS IN THE QUEEN'S BENCH.-On Monday, in the Queen's Bench Division, before Mr. Justice Cave and Mr. Justice Day, sitting in a divisional court, Mr. Cababe (instructed by Mr. E. W. Johnston, Llandudno) moved for a rule nisi calling upon the commissioners of the urban district of Llandudno to show cause why mandamus should not issue directing them to proceed to approve the building plans of Mr. Arthur Deacon. The learned counsel submitted that the plans in question were in accordance with the local bye-laws, and ought to be approved. Their lordships granted a rule nisi. Mr.Deaconhas a cycle depot in Gloddaeth-street and recently purchased a piece of land on the plot of ground opposite the Market Hall. He intends erecting a permanent structure, but there is a dispute as to the line of building, and the plans are all objected to for other reasons as well. LOCAL NOTES. Although this month, so far, is a wet August, LIandudno is tolerably full of visitors, but not overcrowded as some persons circulate. It is evident that the days of the trippers," for this season, are at an end, although a good many of them, of the better class, visited the place at the close of last and beginning of this week. Llanduduo is now assuming the sedate appearance.' of a highly fashioned watering place. In past years people were afraid of coming to the place thinking that only bathing vans and railway carriages were awaiting them as sleeping apartments. Those davs are now over. The town has grown to such large proportions that there must needs be vacant rooms in many places and people have only to be patient and to go about it in the right way to be accommodated at all sorts of places—from the excellent lodging-houses to the less pretentious dwellings. When a town is growing, ns Llandudno does, at the rate of fifty to sixty h -i,es a year, there is no fear of persons being compelled to seek apartments elsewhere. The great event of the week is the horticul- tural, poultry, &c., show. The weather prospects have been gloomy, but to-day, as I write, is much more cheering and, there are every sign of genial sunshine and a prosperous show. The number of entries have exceeded the expecta- tions of the most sanguine. The day's doings will be shorn of much of their interest by the postponement of the cere- mony of opening the jubilee fountain in the Happy Valley. It smacks of anachronism to call it a jubilee fountain." Who is answerable for the delay meantime it were difficult to say. It is a fact, however, that the first portions of the structure arrived here onlv very recently, and its erection is not yet completed. rho post- ponement of the ceremony to the 2Sth inst. is said to be for the convenience of Lady Augusta Mostyn, the giver of the fouutain. The only consolation is that Llandudno can make two days of it, one, this week, for the show, and the other for the turning on of the water in the Happy Valley. Many a lawsuit has, Llandudno faced and undertaken since its formation into a town. It is now in the Queen's Bench. An owner of property in Gioddaeth-street intended building and submitted plans to the commissioners, who rejected the same on the ground that the new building would not be in a line with the front wall of the houses in Bodhvfryd-road, while the property owner holds that he has a right to build up to the garden wall of the adjoining premises. Hence the seeking for a mandamus. Who will win this time ? The record in pre- vious years against the commissioners is bad. Of course, the ratepayers have to "pay the fiddler."

LLANRWST. MONDAY'S FAIR.—This couid not be called a successful fair. A good many people had come to town and there was a fair show of cattle, but comparatively few were sold. This accounted for by the somewhat high prices demanded, farmers finding that they had plenty of fodder, and could wait for a better oppor- tunity. The smaller kind of cattle were those mostly sold. Yearlings fetched from £ 9 to £10 per head bullocks, E14 to £ 16 in-calf cows, to £ 16. There was a good show of horses and fair prices obtained. In one instance a cob 14-2 fetched £ 22; and a bay mare, the sum of £ 23 Small pigs fetched from 17s. to 22s. each. It may be stated of the stock of cattle that 18 out of every 2') were taken back unsold. SUNDAY SCHOOL UNION.—On Tuesday, a meeting of the newly-formed Sunday School Union for this rural deanery was held at LJan- rwst. when the Rev. Canon Howells, of Wrexham (who was accompanied by Archdeacon Williams, of Bodelwydden), delivered an address. In the afternoon, under the presidency of the Rev. Chancellor Hugh Jones, the Hev T. Tudno Jones delivered an address on the Advantages of a Sunday School Union," and a general discussion ensued. The proceedings were of a verv interesting character. THE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY — Ou Tuesday, at the Eagles Hotel, a meeting of the Vale of Conway Agricultural Society working committee was held, the president. Mr. Richard James, Dyffryn Aur, in the chair. There were also present: Messrs. Richard Jones, Ddolgam, vice- president Thomas Robert. Aber; R. Roberts, Ffynnon Newydd; John Hughes, Llewelyn- terrace Dr. T. E. Jones, Henar; Messrs. J. C. Munro, Rhydycreua; Thomas Elias, The Brewery; John Griffiths, Cae Melwr; Edward Mills, Plashelyg; Thomas Dutton, Belle Vue Hotel; It. Pierce (the secretary) R. R. Owen (assistant secretary).—Mr. E. Wood, of Chester, wrote to say that the charges for conveying cattle to and from the show by railway would be the same as last year, and cheap trains would be put on. Mr. Wood declined extending the privilege to Denbigh. The secretary was I directed to thank Mr. Wood for his concessions, but regretting at the same time that Denbigh was not included.—In case Mr. E. W. Davies, Penrhiwardwr, would be unable to judge the honey—as he has to be the same day at Llanberis or a similar purposes, it was decided to ask Mr. James Smith, Old Bank, Bangor, to under- take the duties.—The committee proceeded to appoint stewards, inspectors of shearing, and a field committee.—The Clerk reported that the number of entries this year exceeded those of 188U by three or four. The number of entries last year was over 400. LOCAL NOTES. Good weather alone is needed to make next week's (Thursday) Vale of Conway Agricultural Society's annual show a great success. The com- mittee have secured a flue piece of ground in the town for the exhibits, thus saving a long journey to Gwydyr Park, which certainly is very picturesque, but inconvenient. Also the number ot entries is slightly in excess of those of last year, and the show of 1889 had a very long catalogue. One great advantage on the present occasion is that the president is a gentleman living close to Llanrwst, and taking great interest in stock and agricultural pursuits, not to speak of his business tact and energy. Indeed, the way in which Mr. R. James con- ducted the meeting on Tuesday might be use- fully emulated at more pretentious gatherings in the district. Llanrwst is to be congratulated upon the signal success of its Board Schools at the recent examination. The reports giving the results are very encouraging, and well might the members at Tuesday's School Board exult over this satis- factory state of things. There is hardly a dis- cordant note in the four schools, while the grants are much in excess of those of any previous year. The fiasco at the board of guardians has its cheering side. Other boards at Llanrwst believe they will have more attention on the part of the press, now that reporters need not have to waste four or five hours each Tuesday in that big building near the railway station. I move that the reporters be excluded," said a member jocularly at the meeting of the agri- cultural society on Tuesday. "I move," said the president, "that the reporters, English and Welsh, shall remain, I am very glad to see them. Llanrwst has become a disgrace, not only in Walas, but also in England." The same spirit prevailed at the school board, the members heartily welcoming the press, the Chairman expressing a hope that reporters would frequently attend. The corn harvest is far advanced in the Vale of Conway, and yet much hay, eveu in the low- lands, has not been got in. To the uninitiated, it is somewhat singular to see corn in sheafs in one field and heaps of hay in the next. This may be accounted for partly by the overflow of the rivers, thus keeping the hay in those places too moist to gather in. However, according to all accounts, the Vale of Conway farmer has no need to complain much, and if the wet weather do not become very much worse this year's harvest of hay, corn, and all kind of crops will be up to the average of those of the last few years. It is said, at the same time, that both hay and straw are short and light.

PRENTEG, near TKEMADOC. THE CHURCH SUNDAY SCHOOL TRIP took place on Alonday. 11th instant, to Harlech, where the children, under the care of Mr. R. Price Hughes, lay reader, Mr. Howel Evans, Shop, and others, were taken into a field to amuse themselves, after which a substantial meal, prepared by Mr. Rees Evans, was enjoyed. Subsequently, visits were made to the castle and the sea shore, and later a second meal was partaken of. the good things being the gift of Mrs. Jones-Parry,Aberdunaat,whose sympathies are always with every good cause. To meet the other expanses the following helped in a handsome way :—Miss Spooner, Bronygarth Mrs. Owen, Turnpike; Miss Edwards and Miss Hughes, Aberdunant; Dr. Griffith, Portmadoc Mr. Throwson, Manchester; Mr. Howel Evans, Prenteg, &c., besides a very good collection made at the school. The following ladies were kind enough to attend at. tables:—Miss Hughes, Bodunant; Mrs. Esnns, Lodge and Mr. Evuns, Shop, Prenteg. The party enjoyed a splendid treat, and were favoured with a most delightful weather.

CONWAY. As ABORTIVE TOWN COUNCIL.—The monthly meeting of the town council, in ordinary course, woiad have been held on Wednesday, last week, but that day coming so soon after Bank Holiday, it was agreed to postpone the meeting rill last Wednesday. At 2.30 p.m., therefore, the town clark (Mr. T. E. Parry, and the surveyor (Mr. T. B. Firrington, C.E.) were in attendance with a few members and three reporters. After waiting for twenty minutes a quorum of six had not been got together, though the surveyor went in search of some of the absent councillors. The council then broke up without doing any business. The members who attended were: Aldermen Griffith Jones and John Williams, Councillors Edward Roberts, William Hughes, and ?. J. Webster. It was mentioned that some chapel affairs had to do with this apparent apatiiy on the part of the councillors. It is certain, however, that one or two members were seen in the neighbourhood of the hall a short time before the proceedings were to begin. Tne Mayer (Mr. Albert Wood) is away on a yachting tour. PETTY SESSIONS. MONDAY, AUG-UST IITEi.Before H. Kneo- sknv, Esq. (chairman), C. L1. Darbishire, Esq. Dr. Arthur Prichard, C. Frost. Esq. DRUNX.—David Pritchard, Penmaanmawr, was charged with being drunk while in charge of a team of horses and a cart. — P.C. Rowlands (6G) said that defendant was going down the road towards the station, lie (the officer) got defendant to put the horses in the stables. Djfendaut and the manager were cautionei. Later in the evening, defendant was out again with a spring cart and a horse and was taking some luggage, and he was again drunk. —Fined £1 and costs.—The following were also need Hear? Lloyd Jones, barber, Conway, 5s. and costs: Hugh Williams, Ty Clap, Tywyn, 5s. and costs; John llamley, Penmaenmawr, 5s. and costs: and Owen Thomas Bell Cottage, Pen- moecmawr, 5s. and costs. FURIOUS DR VING AND CRUKLTY.— Evan Ewvns, Llansantffrai 1, was charged with furiously driving a horse and shandry in the of Conway on the 21st ult. — Mr. E. rl. Jones- Llanrwst, defended.—P.C. Griffiths (52 ■ said that on the day ill question he saw defen- dant driving slowly p'nt the police station, and being told something he (the officer) followed, and heard defendant whip the horse. On the bridge people w"re shouting and running out of the way. At the end of the bridge the hor e stopped, but when witness got to the end of the bridge defendant had driven off. People pointed out blood which had dropped on the ground from the aTi:L-itil.-JoIiri Koger Dawson, The Tower, Llandudno, said that on the 21st July he was standing by the toll-gate, when he saw the defendant driving furiously—driving as a drunker, mtn, for he pulle-i up the horse and at the same time beat. ll. Mr. Emanuel Jones at tl-e time pointed to blood on the ground.— Crorv3-examined, the witae.-s said the defendant pulled up at the toll-gate and spoke at Sir. Emanuel Jones.—Mr. E. H. Jones contended that the case of furious driving bad not been made out, as it was stated the defendant went slowly through the town and at the toll-gate spoke to Mr. Emanuel Jones.- Fined £1 and cost3.-The same defendant was charged with acting cruelly to wards the pony in the said case, and he pleaded guilty. Pined ill and costs. WOULD BE SWORN SCOTCH FASHION.—Mr. Johc Roger Dawson, before giving evidence in the above case, caused f-ome difficulty in court by asking to have the oath taken witn uplifted hand as was done in Scotland. The cierk was unprepared for this mode of procedure. How- ever, the Chairman administered the oath, :lr. Daws on meantime holding up his right han3, without the book. PUTRID HERRINGS.—John Pritchard, GI-.n- adda, Bangor, was charged with offering for sab at Conway, on the 28th ult., a quantity o: horrings unfit for human food.—Mr. Chamber- lain prosecuted on behalf of the sanitary authority. — Dr. Prichard, assistant med:cal officer of health, said the policeman brought a quantity of herrings to him to examine. They were quite decomposed, putrid, and in a frightful state, and be o-dered them to be destroyed.—Defendant said he had purchased the f.si that same morning from a Robert Davies, Glanadda. 0anger, and the same consignment were being sold at Bangor.— Fined Et and costs. DRIVER AND EMIT,OYER.—Robert Owen. driver, was charged with leaving his employer's service without previous notice.—Mr. Chamber- lain, who appeared for the prosecution, said they Claimed £ 2 because, on Bank Holiday, defendant having left, Mr. C. A. Hartley, Llandudno, had lost the service of one brake for the whole after- noon.—Mr. Hartley gave evidence in support of this statement. —Danages allowed, 21. AFFILIATION".—Catherine Jane Jones, Tan- 'rallt, l);vygyfylch;, >\ John C. Owen, stone- mason, of the sToe place.—Mr. Chamberlain was for the plaintiff, and Mr. Johnson f-.r de- fendant.—An order for 3s. was made poos the X14 the defendant hit already paid. TRANSFER. --The license of the Ship Inn, Penmaen'mch, was tr. ide to Mrs. Roberts, of the Royal Oak. AMOTHER DRIVING CASF,.— Morris Hughes, hors j breaker, Koewen, and John Wood Jones, Pentraeth, rill lately coachman to Dr. Hughes, Penmaenaaawr. wer--> charged with cruelty to a horse.—Inspector R, Rigg prosecuted, and Hughes was defended by Air. Thomas Hughes, Conway.—Dr. Clifton Hughes, Penmaenmawr, said that J. W. Joruv-t was in the employ of his uncle, Dr. 11. Hughe-. Hughes got a horse of theirs to break in. On the lirh ult. witness happened to go to the stable, and found that Jones was not there, neither was the gig. harness, and the; yumg horse. He exp^e:~d them back from B-xlidda, near Conway, in consequence of what he heard he went to L'a-i- fairfechan with the 7.2U p m. train, and returned by the 0.30 train, and went to the stable at ten o'clock, where if found the young horse in a bad stare. It refused corn and bran. Jone-ihad they had on; been as far as Tai'nue' Oot;. Aber, but when tasked about it on the following morning he admitted havmg been to Bangor. The horse was so bad on the following dl1 y tint -t v eterinary surgeon had to be sent for.Frinc-is Chantry, R. Lloyd Jones, Peamaeninawr, and Thomas Hughes Castle Hotel, Penmaenmawr, deposed to seeing the horse being driven very fast on the day in question.—Charles Gyer, Anglesey Arm-, Menai ridge, said he remembered seeing the two de- fendants with the horse and car at that place on the day mentioned. They drove off for abojt a quarter of a mile, and came back again. He advised them to drive so young a horse stead;ly. —Mr. Matthew, veterinary surgeon; Bangor, having deposed to the horse being suffering from congestion of the legs, Inspector Rigg gave evidence as to a conversation he had had with Hughes.—Mr. T. Hughes argued that there was no case against Morris Hughes, as it was proved throughout that he was not the driver.—>lr. J. R. Elias, Gorswen, gave it as his opinion that 30 miles a day was not too much for a horse if carefully driven. lie gave Hughes a good character.—Morris Hughes was tined £1 and costs, and Jones 11)" the Bench believing that the drive was taken more as a spree than anything else.

FESTINIOG. HIGHKR GRADK SCHOOL.—Boys: The re- sults of the recent examination in the Science and Art Department:—Mathematics first class Johnny Williams, Daniel Roberts, Evan R Evans. Second class: Evan L. Evans, Daniel G. Jones, Arthur W. Jones, Robert E. Hughes, Thomas A. Williams, J Jhn LI. Jones, Bennett J Williams, Owen R. Owen, Robert E. Morris, John G. Williams, Ivor J. Jones, Rowland Wil- liams, Thomas J. Lodwick, George S. Jones Botany first class Johnny Williams, Robert E. Morris, Evan R. Evans, James Maitland, Daniel Roberts, Daniel G.Jones, John LI. Jones, John G. Williams, Ivor J. Jones, Rowland Williams, Robert G. Humphreys, W. Mon Robert, Owen R. Owen. Second class: Owen R. Evans, Cad- waladr R. Thomas, J. Lodwick, Llewelyn V. Humphreys, Arthur W. Jones, Thomas A. Wil- liams, George S. Jones, Robert E. Hughes, Edward Lloyd, Bennett Williams, Cadwaladr Owen, Samuel E. Samuel, John Jones, Joseph Bradley, Johnny Kyffin, Thomas Roberts, Wm. Owen, Robert LI. Roberts, David E.Jones, Owen H. Evans, Robert M. Parry, Wm. Jones, Arthur Evans, Ellis Hughes, John Hughes, Ellis Wynne Owen, Robert Roberts, Hugh G. Morris, Thomas Hughes, Peter R. Griffith. George W. Woods, John Edwards, Pierce Jones, John Evans. Geology advanced stage second class Evan L. Evans. A DANGKROUS SPOT —On Wednesday even- ing last a lad fell over the well-known Clogwyn y Dafaid, to a distance of about ten yards, receiving rather serious injury in the head, &c. The wonder is that he was not far more seriously hurt. Hundreds of children, as well as persons of mature age, may be seen frequenting this spot during fine weather, and it is a surprising matter that accidents are not far more numerous here, for the place is not fenced, and has no pro- vision whatever for the protection of these who climb it. Noticp ought to be taken of this omission by those whom it concerns. LOCAL OPTION FORESTALLED.—On Thursday evening last, a numerously-attended meeting of the general committee of the local temperance movement was held, every part of the parish being represented thereon. The Rev. W. P. Hughes, B.D., was chosen chairman, there being also present the Revs. Samuel Owen, John Williams, B.A., D. Roberts, &c. The main object of the meeting was to arrive at some definite decision as to the course to be adopted with respect to the 1 icensing of the public- houses within the parish at the next brewster sessions to be held in Penrhyn on the 28th inst. Strong feeling have been manifested in the ( locality because certain houses were objected to, whilst others were let alone. The Rev. J. Williams explained in detail the plan propose' and this wa3 very favourably received, the idea being to take the opinions of all the house- holders or ratepayers in the parish as to the j necessity for eacn public-house considered sepa- rately within the district. The names of all these houses, including ail tha hotels and best c m- ducted houses, from Tauygrisiau to Linn, are to be submitted to the ratepayers, who are requested to signify on the voting paper what houses they think are really necessary, if | any. On Saturday the voting paper was issued, and during the past week copies have been dis- tributed. A GIFT.—Mr. J. E. Greaves. lord-lieutenant of Carnarvonshire, has donated ten guineas in aid of the Baptist cause in Tanygrisiau. HIOH CLASS CONCERT.—On Friday evening, at the Asssembly-room, a musical treat of an exceptionally high character was afforded, part being taken by Madame Edith Wynne, Madame Annie Williams, Messrs. Dyfed Lewis, David Hughes, Aptommas (harpist), and D. D. Parry, Llanrwst (accompanist). THE CO-OPKRATIVK SOCIKTY held its quarterly meetings on Thursday and Friday evenings in the Board School, Festiniog, and in the Stores, Blaenau, presided over by Mr. Richard Rowlands, Tanygrisiau, and Mr. R. V. Williams, Cwmbowydd-road. The balance- sheet showed that the receipts during the past quarter were not as high as the receipts of previous quarters, whilst the expenditure, for particu!ar4reasons, was somewhat heavier.

PENMAENMAWR LOCAL BOARD. A meeting of the above local board was held on Tuesday, when there were present —Mr. C. H. Darbishire (in the chair),Dr. Hughes, Messrs. R. Lloyd Jones, Henry Jones, J. W. Jones, J. Cemlyn Jones, and J. Bowen, together with Messrs. T. E. Parry (clerk), J. S. Coverley (surveyor), and John D. Davies (collector). RAILWAY BRIDGE. The clerk said he had not received any further intimation from the railway company with regard to the promised visit of the directors.— He was instructed to write again to the secretary. JAMBLIN'S PLANS. Mr. R. G. Thomas, architect, of Menai Bridge, waited on the board with a view of coming to some arrangemenent about certain plans of buildings to be built by Mr. Jamblin, but which the board refused to pass because they did not comply with the bye-law with regard to the width of the street.—Mr. Thomas having ex- plained that Mr. Jamblin was willing to set back the building, it was [decided to pass the plans. THE CEMETERY QUESTION. A letter was received from Mr. John Davies, assistant-overs- er, enclosing copies of resolu- tions passed at a recent vestry calling attention to the inadequate burial ground, and also de- claring the local board to be the burial board fer the district.—The clerk was directed to put the matter on the agenda of the next meeting, and to communicate with the Home Office. TUB PROMENADE EXTENSION. The surveyor reported that the total cost of the ) extension £.51 4s. 6d., which was some X7 less than if the work had been done by tender. TIIR ROADS. The surveyor reported that about 70 tons of half-inch macadam, given by Messrs. Darbishire and Co., had been placed on the roads, and that it answered the purpose very well. UNTIDINESS. A letter was received from a lady ratepayer, calling attention to the untidy state of the roads and urging fhatascavengershonid ho continually employed. Several of the members also com- plained of p'lper, &c., being swept from the shops into the street, and that the tradesmen seemed to make no effort to keep the place neat. It was decided that one of the board's men should be employed exclusively in sweeping the streets. PLANS. Plans of a cottage to be built on Ffrith Fawr, by Mr. John Woodbine, were passed. LOCAL NOTES. The Conway Volunteer Band paid us a visit on Saturday, and I was glad to hear many appre- ciative remarks made on their playing. It was a most welcome relief to hear such a band after the "excruciations" of those awful Germans. Talking of music reminds me that a most successful concert was held in the Oxford Hall on Thursday, in aid of the Salem Chapel funds. The principal artistes were Miss Hope, Car- narvon, and Mr. Dew, of Menai Bridge, the mention of whose names is a sufficient guarantee that the audience enjoyed a most artistic treat. I notice that another grand musical treat is promised for this week, the committee of the English Presbyterian Church Bazaar having engaged the services of the Snowdon Male Voice Choir for Friday evening. The committee has also succeeded in getting Mr. J. Allanson Picton, M.P., to preside. The name of another church dignitary is added t) our list of visitors, viz., that of the Dean of Westmim ter. May I again remind all those who are in the know" of things that they are specially invited to contribute to this column, and that "notes" addressed to "Aliquis" at the Post- office will be welcomed ? ALIQUIS.

PENRHYNDEUDRAETH. POLICE COURT.—August 14tn. Before A. Osmond Williams, Esq. (chairman), Dr. R. Roberts (Isallt), and W. Lowson, ESQ.—John I Morris (" Old King "), 109, Manod-ioad, Blaenau 1 estiniog, was brought up on a warrant, charged with committing an aggravated assault upon his wife, Laura Morris, on the 29th ult.—Mr. J. Jones-Morris appeared for the wife,who deposed that her husband, on the morning in question, came to her bedroom when she and her daughter were in bed. He was under the influence of drink, and assaulted her. He struck her in the chin and knocked her down, bleeding. He then took hold of her hair and dragged her to the parlour, and beat her all over.—The defendant denied all this. -Dorothy Morris, the daughter, and Morris J. Morris, the son. gave confirmatory evidence. Mr. Jones-Morris said the parties had been married for 35 years, and the defen- dant had frequently abused his wife. On one occasion he said a thing would happen in the house that would be the occasion of much talk in the place, and that two persons would go from the house the same time. Defendant had a house of his own, and had been to America. A separation order had been once made. Defen- dant had had £60 on his house, and had spent the money on drink. Mrs. Morris bad come to some money lately, and because she had refused to give defendant X20 of tham, he had assaulted her.—The bench reduced the charge to one of common assault, and fined Morris S5. and bound him over in the sum of S20 to keep the peace for twelve months.—Mr. Lloyd Carter, solicitor, Carnarvon, applied for the temporary transfer of the Penrhyn Arms Inn, Penrhyn, from Mrs. Orris to Miss M. E.Williams, Clogwyn. Harlech.-Granted, b

PWLLHELI WEDDDif1. -At the Wesleyan Chapel, on the 7th inst.. Mr. G. H. Williams, of London, was married to Miss Hannah Laura, second daughter i of Mr. and Mrs. W. Davies, High-street, the ceremony being conducted by the Rev. Griffith Jones, uncle of the bride, in the presence of Mr. E. T. Griffith, the registrar. The bride was given awfly by her father, and was attended by Miss Davies, her sister. The best man was Mr. O. H. Owen, Bank. The presents were very numerous. FAIR.—The demand for cattle at the fair on Wednesday was not brisk at all, and the prices were lower than at the last fair. Y iarlings averaged from £:) to E6, and two years old and upward- from £13 to £8.

COUNTY MAGISTRATES' COURT. AUGUST 13TH.— Before Owen Evans, Esq. (chairman). Colonel Priestley, Robert Rowlands, Esq and J. Williams Ellis, Esq. EJECTMENT ORDER.—On behalf of the Welsh Granite Co., Mr. A. Owen applied for an eject- ment order against John Williams, Farren- street, Llanael haiarn.-Granted. LARCENY.—P.C. Edward Jones, Sam, charged John Roberts, late servant at Nyffryn Farm (Mr. John Evans's), with stealing a purse containing 9s. 5d., the property of John Davies, a fellow- servant, on the 27th ult. The purse had been left on a bed accidentally when Davies was changing his clothes.—Defendant was about 16 years of age. In reply to the bench, defendant pleaded guilty.-The complainant said he found 5s. 4d. on she defendant, who, when charged with the offence, said he would pay the money back, with Is, 6d. for taking them,- A Welsh Testament was handed to the defendant, and he was requested to read a portion of it. His reading was very imperfect.—The complainant said that the defendant informed him that he had spent part of the money for beer at Bryn- cynan.- The bench strongly condemned the publican for selling beer to a young lad.- Ordered to come up for judgment when called upon,

P3KTMADOC. A GRAND CONCERT.—A concert was held here a few evenings ago by Madame Edith Wynne, Madame Annie Williams, Mr. David Hughes, Mr. Dyfed Lewis, Mr. Aptommas (harp), and Mr D. D. Parry (piano\ There was a full attendance. The music rendered was of the highest class, and the audience were not slow in showing how highly they appreciated the treat provided for them. ARCHDEACON FARRAR. — The temperance party here fully expected that the Ven. Arch- deacon Farrar, who is now staying at Criccieth, would honour them with a temperance address, but the rev. gentleman is unable to visit us because his time is taken with press proofs of his forthcoming new work, which be has to read during his holiday. TIIE POLICE COURT. AUGUST 8TH.—Before Dr. Roberts (chairman) and Dr. Griffith. ALLEGED ATTACK ON THE POLICR AND DRUNKBNNESS.—Thomas Jones, Tremadoc, was charged by P.C. Thomas Owen with being drunk on July 1st, at Tremadoc. Complainant said defendant was cursing and swearing about mid- night, and was drunk. -Defendant denied the charge.—He was further charged by the same complainant with assaulting him on the night of the 2nd ult. Defendant came out of a public- house, and it was alleged that he struck the complainant and attempted to kick him.-Ann Ellen Smith deposed to seeing the parties push- ing each other, and to seeing Jones strike Owen with his fist on the shoulder, and attempt to kick him.—The defendant asked for an adjourn- ment owing to the absence of a witness.- Granted. DRUNK WHILST IN CHARGE OF A HORSE.— William Williams, Taldrwst, Llanllyfni, answered to the charge of being drunk whilst in charge of a horse and cart, on the 19th ult P.C. R. Davies proved the offence. Defendant said he would let the case go, as he could not remember anything when drunk. Fined 5s., costs 12s.—Evan Jones, Bronynys, Llanfrothen, was up on the charge of being drunk whilst in charge of a horse and cart. P.C. Davies said he saw defendant at Beddgelert on the 14th ult. He was drunk, and fell from the cart and nearly got under the wheels. Fined 5s., costs 12s. ROTHIN.

POLICE COURT.—At a special police court, on Monday, before the Mayor and Dr. Jenkins, a young girl named Jane Evans, Mwrog-street, was charged with stealing a pair of boots and la. lOd. in money, the property of Edward Jones, Railway-terrace. It appeared that the girl was employed by Jones as servant, and suddenly disappeared, taking with her the money and boots. When apprehended she was wearing the boots, and said she had spent the cash in eatables.—The police gave her a bad character, and she was sent to gaol for fourteen days and thence to a reformatory for three years. BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—-The fortnightly meeting of the board was held on Monday, there being present Messrs. Thomas J ,ne". Plascoch (chairmau), Thomas Williams. J.P., Llewesog E. O. Lloyd, J.P., Owen Williams, .John WiJ- liams, John Roberts, Edward Joines, William Jones, Edward Thomas Jones, Thomas Jones, Rhydycilgwyn John Worthington, and the clerk (Mr. R. H. Roberts).- After some discussion the tender of Messrs. Killick and Cochrane, Liver- pool, for £ 385 10s, for the erection of a heating i apparatus for the house, was accepted.—The Cierk, in reply to questions, said that as the grant from the County Council was £ 600 in excess of last year the expenditure would not be felt by the ratepayers. NEW CALVINISTIC METHODIST CHAPEL.—A grand bazaar was opened at the Town Hall on Wednesday by Mr. G. W. Taylor, J.P., in aid of the building fund of the new Welsh Calvinistic Methodist Chapel. Mr. J. W. Lumley efficiently acted as chairman of the bazaar committee. The following acted ns stan-holden :-Rhos No. 1 Mrs. Ezra Roberts, Mrs. Harris Jones, Mrs. Evans, Mrs. Royles, Mrs. Williams, Miss Lloyd, Miss Williams, Misses Price, Miss Royles, Miss Davies. Rhos N. 2 Mrs. J. Roberts, Mrs. Gilbert, Mrs. J. H. Danes, Mrs. H. Williams, Miss Simon, Miss M. Hughes, Miss Jones, Maesllan; Miss Roberts, Miss Hughes, Borthyn. Rhos No. 3: Mrs. Lumley, Mrs. Dr. Hughes, Mrs. Edwards, Mrs. Aldrich, Mrs Thomas, Mrs. T. Jones, Miss E. Hughes, Miss Jones. English Cause Stall: Mrs. Roberts, Record House Miss Pryce Roberts, Miss Owen, Miss Gilbert, and Miss Tuckerman. Flower Stall: Miss Lumley and other young ladies. Refreshment Stall: Messrs. O. R. Owen, F. Donall, Mrs. O. R. Owen, Miss C. Lloyd, Mrs. R. Hughes, and Miss E A. Davies. Provision Stall: Mr. W. Jones, Mrs. W. Jones, Mrs Jones, Maesllan; Mrs. L. Owen, and Miss Roberts, Clwyd-street. The bazaar was opened on Thursday by Mr. Thomas Williams, Llewesog, and on Friday by Mr. Lumley.

TREFRIW. LAWN TENNIS TOURNAMENT.—Tho three days' tournament, held under distinguished patronage, concluded on Friday, in grand weather. The cup, value 20 guineas, is retained by Fosbery, Denbigh, after a well-contested game with B. B. Fuller, who gets the second prize, value £ 3. In the doubles T. D Cummins and H. Monckton got the first prize, value £6, H. Naylor and C. Shackle obtaining the second, value £ 3. In the Ladies' singles, Miss Sbackle took the first prize, value E4; Miss Allen the second, value X2; and Mrs. Coliingwood the third, value £ 1. —■

PROPERTY SALE IN CARNARVONSHIRE. ON Saturday, at the Royal Sportsman Hotel, Carnarvon, Messrs. Dew and Son offered for cale valuable freehold farms, tenements, and building sites, forming the outlying parts of the Yaynol Estate. There was a large attendance. The result of the sale was as follows:—Farish of Llanrug: Penygreuor, Mr. John Roberts, Bryn Moulyn, Llanrug, £ 640 Rhosddu, Mr. Thomas Evans, tenant, £ 640 Penvbwlch, Mr. Henry J. Thomas, tenant, £ 350. Parish of Llanbeblig: Erw Cynrug, Mr. Thomas Owen, tenant, jE400 Tyddyn Alice, Mr. Lloyd Warten Hughes, Coed Helen, £ 1400; Pandy, Mr. Thomas Jones, Bulkeley Arms, Carnarvon, £(HO. Parish of Liandwrog: Coedybrain, Mr. William Owen, tenant, £ 1360. Parish of Llauwnda Caerodyn, Mrs. Ann Davies, tenant, £ 1000 Cae'rsais, Mr. John Thomas, Jericho, Rho-rryfan. relative of tenant, £1060. Parish of Llanaelhaiarn Tyddynhir, Messrs. Owen Jones and John Wil- liams, tenants, £ 1350 Tyddynmawr, Mrs. Jane Jones, LiwynySynnon, Pwllheli, £3900; Ysgubor Fawr, Mrs. Elizabeth Evaiiq, tenant, £1300. The prices realised averaged 42 years' purchase on the present rents, and this either shows that the farmers had paid exorbitant prizes or else the rents are very low 08 the Vaynol Estate. No doubt Mr. Assheton Smith will be pleased to learn that in the majority of cases the tenants became the purchasers.

To CuRB SKIN DISEASBS.-Sulpholine Lotion drives away all Eruptions, Pimples, Blotches, I Redness, Eczema, Acne, Disfigurements, Rough- ness and Scurfs, leaving a clear, spotless ^Skin, Sold Everywhere. I

ARVON C. M. MONTHLY MELTING THIS was held at Disgwylfa Chapel, Clwtybonti August 11th and 12th, Mr. Moses Evans, Of Gerlan, in the chair. In the first sitting, Messrs. J. H. Williams, Disgwylfa W. M. Jones, Fen- ygraig; O. Foulkes, Brynyrefail; and J. Hughes, Rhiwlas, were received .members of the Monthly Meeting as preachers; the Bala College certi- ficates were distributed to the students present; and the Rev. Dr. Hughes, of Carnarvon, delivered a most valnable addiess to young preachers, a good number of whom were present.—The report of the conuexional property committee was read, and among other thing3 contained the following The Secretary stated that Colonel the Hon. Sackville West, oo behalf of Lord Penrhyn, had written to say that he would be willing to grant leases of 90 years, in the cases of all chapels. Special arrangements might be required. Mr. Edwards, of Caerhun, and the secretary had waited upon Colonel West in order to obtain a clear understanding upon some points. As the result of the interviews it was stated that:—1. Caerhun Chapel, 940 years of which lease are unexpired, and Pentir Chapel, 841 years of which lease are unexpired, are to rematn as they are, i.e., if the connexion so wishes, and, of course, Colonel West was given to under- stand that the connexion did so wish. 2. Aber, Capel Curig, Hermon, H rael, Jerusalem, Pen- ygroes, and Ty'nymaes Chapels to have a lease of 99 years each. There are only two trustees to be appointed. Mr. Edwards and the Secretary argued with Colonel West in favour of appoint- ing more than two. Colonel West promi-ed to write to;Lord Penrhyn's solicitor. In ajfew days a copy of the letter from Lord Penrhyn's solicitor to Colonel West was received by the secretary accompanied by a letter from the Colonel, stating that the solicitor's reply must be considered conclusive. The solicitor's arguments for adhering to the same practice as before were the following:—" 1. It would be unjust towards other denominations which have pressed the same point, and have invariably been refused for many years. 2. A great multi- plicity of leases would prevent your ever being certain as to whom you would have to deal with in any case, owing to the changes which, in course of years, are certain to aftect all numerous bodies, uninc rporate, viz., bankruptcy, emigra- tion, unreported deaths, &c. 3. Such events might render surrender, sale, appointment of new trustees, &c., extremely inconvenient to the religious body itself—a point which, however, does not concern me. 4. These difficulties are obviated by the ordinary course of placing the lease under kind of trust, letting in as many per- sons as may be thought fit to the management. This would be prepared by the lessees' own solicitors. Of course, I don't mean an assign- ment, but a declaration of trust. 5 This would not necessarily involve extra expense (a matter which could not be made to concern Lord Penrhyn), for denominational work is commonly undertaken by gentlemen in the profession belongiag to the body gratuitously. 1* or these reasons I strongly advise you to adhere univer- sally to the hitherto strict practice of allowing two lessees on:y to be named in each lease. You would otherwise be almost certain at some time or other to be involved in difficulty and expense. -Col. West said, in answer to Mr. Edwards and the secretary, that no expense would be incurred in appointing new trustees; that a memor- andum written on the indenture would suffice that the ground rents and covenants are to remain the same as at present, except at Jeru- salem, where the property seems to be very large and that Lord Penrhyn is willing to sell the Coedmor Schoolroom to the connexion for £ 20.— Having considered the report of the secre- tary of the interview with Colonel West, it was resolved that the offer of a lease for t19 years each to Aber, Glpel Curig, Hermon Hirael, Penygioes, and Tynymaes chapels be accepted that the offer to sell Coedmor Schoolroom for £ 20 be also accepted; and that Colonel West be asked what would be the terms upon which he would be willing to lease all the property at Jerusalem' The report was confirmed.—Proposed by Mr. T Lewis, M.P., Bangor, seconded by Mr. J. E Roberts, Bangor, and unanimously resolved that the most sincere thanks of the Monthly Meeting be given to Lord Penrhyn for the very favour- able terms he offers.-The portion of the con- nexional property committee with regard to a new survey of all the property in Arvon was referred to the further consideration of the com- mittee.—The next Monthly meeting will be held at Hermon Chapel, September 15th and 16th, and the following at Penmaenmawr.—It was an- nounced that the representatives to the Car- narvon Association wiil be the following :—Revs. W. Williams, Taiysarn; T. Gwynedd Roberts, Messrs. G. Jones, Preswylfa, Llanberis and O. J. Roberts. Upper Llandwrog.—The Rev. Dr. Harries, Chicago, was introduced to the meeting by Dr. Hughes, and a resolution was unani- mously passed to accord him the warmest welcome.—Dr. Harries delivered a very in- teresting addres" Letters of transfer to the Revs. W. Ph. Williams, Croesywaen, and T. Charles Jones. Bangor, were read, and were very warmly received.—Letters of transfer were granted ro the R^vs. James Jones, of Llanberis, to Lifyn and Eitbnydd W. W. Lloyd, of Dinorwic, to Flint-lure; R. H. Hughes, of Ttwyrallt, to the Presbyterians in America.—A resolution was passed requesting all the churches in conjunction with other denominations strongly petition the magistrates to reduce the number of public-houses which, owing to their locality and their number, are unnecessary, and to oppose special application.; for licences t,) sell intoxicating liquors at agricultural shows, Ac., &c.—The following officiated at the pubiic services :—Rev. J. Hughes, D.D., C-iernarvon J. l'uleston Jones, B.A Bangor G. Roberts, Car- aeddi D. Harries. 1).D., Chicago; W.O.Jones, B.A., WT aenfawr and W. Jones, Portdinorwic.

LLANRWST SCHOOL BOARD. THE monthly meeting of the board was held on Tuesday. Present: Mr. John Hughes (chair- man), Mr. Edward Mills (vice-chairman), Messrs. Griffith Jones, W. G. Jones, R. James (the clerk). CAPEL GARMON SCHOOL. A short time ago, the Calvinistic Methodists of Capel Gannon asked permission to worship in the Board School whilst their chapel was being re-built. This was granted upon payment of 12s. 6d. a month. A letter was now read asking that the sum be reduced if the board could not give the use of the place free. It was decided to adhere to the former decision. CORPORAL PUNISHMENT. Mr. D. J. Williams, head master, wrote respecting the resolution passed by the board in reference to corporal punishment, and said the orders of the board would be carried out. He knew that the resolution was a result of two or three frivilous cases; but hoped the board would re-consider the part of the motion requiring that instructions as to corporal punishment should be hung up in each school. It such were put up it would be inviting the children to play spies on the teachers.—All the members agreed with this view, and the clerk was instructed to say that that part of the resolution would not be enforced. SATISFACTORY SCHOOL EXAMINATIONS. The Clerk read the reports of the recent ex- aminations at the various schools, and remarked that they were most satisfactory. They were as follows :-Nebo School: "This school IS in very good order, and has passed fairly in elementary subjects and in English. Increased attention should be given to handwriting on paper, ar.d to reading in the first standard. The infants had received a fair amount of instruction in elementary subjects. The needle-work was good. A beginning had been made to teach singing from notes, but the work wns not good enough for the higher grant." The grant amounted to £:1:1) 18s. 8d.—Llanrwst Watling- street Infant School: This school is in ex- cellent order and is exceedingly well instructed, especially in the elementary subjects, fr would be desirable to put more chi¡'-Jrè'Î into the first and second classes, so as to make tne four classes more equal. The si:rrace of tie playground lie attention. A visit to it on a very wet day would show what it- needed. H. Williams and J. Hughes have passed fairly, but Williams should attend to music and punctuation and Hughes to music and geography, oj^ Hewitt will receive her certificate in due course." The grant amounted to Siol 15s. — Llanrwst Boys' School: This school is in good order, and has made good progress during the p*st year. The scholars pa?-ed a good examination it; the elementary subjects and English. The arithmetic of the V. Standard, and the mental arithmetic were the lbast satisfactory portions of the work."—Girls' School: "This school continues to be well conducted, and has made verv good progress notwithstanding unfavourable circum- stances. The scholars passed a very good examination in the elementary subjects Greater attention should, however, be paid to mental arithmetic. The English and recitation was good, and the grammar fairly good. The needle- work was highly satisfactory. The infants had been creditably taught. Jane Jones has passed well, and John Jones and F. Vivian fairly, but Vivian should attend to music. John Jones should be informed that he is now qualified in both articles, 50 and 52."—All the members congratulated themselves upon the satisfactory state of their schools.