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Capel Curig Farmers at Loggerheads.
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Capel Curig Farmers at Loggerheads. An Alleged Malicious Prosecution. Action at Carnarvon Assizes. ON Tuesday, at the Carnarvon Assizes, William Williams and Richard Williams, farmers from the neighbourhood of Capel Curig, brought an action against Matthew Roberts, a neighbouring farmer, for alleged malicious prosecution. Mr Ellis J. Griffith, M.P., instructed by Messrs S. R. Dew and Co., Bangor, represented the plaintiffs, and Mr S. Moss, M.P., instructed by Mr J. E. Humphreys, Llanrwst, defended. Mr Griffith, in opening for the plaintiffs, said that they farmed hundreds of acres of uplands, and they had hundreds of sheep on the mountain side. It ap- peared that in July, 1902, William Williams sold two sheep to the defendant Robei ts, who removed them to his farm, but the sheep strayed back again and again. It was in respect of these sheep that the difficulties arose. On the T2th of June, igo, Richard Williams bought 13 sheep from William Williams. They were selected from a great number of sheep, taken home, and specially marked on the ear. Three days afterwards William Williams had 250 sheep penned in order to mark the l imbs. Robel ts came by, and William Williams, thinking of the two sheep that had strayed so ofíen, said Do you think any of your sheep are here ?" The defendant replied I have two or three wethers that ought to be heie." William Williams then told him to look round, and if he could not find them he had better come again next Saturday, when he would be marking more sheep He afterwards said that they miuht be amongst the 13 he had sold to Richard Williams. The men talked together for some time, but at last Roberts assumed a very suspicious attitude, and said he would go himself to see Richard Williams. The sheep were subsequently found among the 13 sold to Richard Williams, whereupon Roberts began to talk about somebody going to Carnarvon gaol. Roberts took an extraordinary course a few da\s afterwars, for on the 30th of June he took out summonses against these two men, against one for stealing and the other for receiving the sheep. The magistr ales dismissed the cases without calling the defence. Tnis prosecution cost the plaintiffs about Cii, and they sought to recover damages. The learned counsel said that their sole object was to vindicate their characters. They would be satis. fied at that stage with an apology and the payment of damages and costs. Mr Moss, M.P., the opposing counsel, made no response to this suggestion, and the case was pro- ceeed with. William Williams, the first of the two plaintiffs, gave evidence in support of the opening statement, and was then subjected to a long and searching cross-examination, much of it being of a technical character dealing with various ear-marks. Richard Williams, farmer, Blanynant, Trefriw, gave further evidence in support. After this witness'cross-examination, the Judge asked Mr Moss whether he was prepared to distin- guish now between the cases of this plaintiff, who had bought and paid full price for the sheep which had been the cause of the original prose- cution. Mr Moss said Richard Williams had, of course, seen Roberts's mark after the purchase. His Lordship said it was merely a question of the amount of investigation. The witness was here recalled, and the inter- preter being temporarily absent, the other plaintiff who had asked and been allowed to give his own evidence in Welsh, promptly jumped up and volunteered to act as interpreter, the whole court breaking into roars of laughter. Other witnesses having been called to prove that mistakes occasionally arose as to sheep, Mr Moss, for the defence, frankly admitted on behalf of his client that the plaintiffs were men of good repute. The defendant had at the time he instituted the prosecution acted as a reasonable man could have been expected to act, with no desire except to serve the ends of justice The defendant gave evidence that when he found his sheep among those sold to Richard Williams the other plaintiff admitted having marked one ear of the sheep himself without noticing that the witness's mark was on the other. He admitted the readiness of William Williams to do all he could to prevent disagreableness, but he declined to receive the sheep back, as he had been legally advised he might compromise himself by doing so. In the absence of a proper explanation he at the time of the prosecution thought William Williams had stolen the sheep. He never heard before of stray sheep being earmarked in that way. Numer- ous other farmers were called, the effect of their evidence being that while they knew of many cases of sheep getting marked, they had never heard of any being sold by mistake, as had been done in this case. The jury gave a verdict for the defendant as against William Williams, but a verdict in favour of Richard Williams, who was awarded £ 6 damages. »
Extraordinary Breach of Promise…
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Extraordinary Breach of Promise Case. A Festiniog Widower Seeks Damages. AT the Merionethshire Assizes held at Dolgelley, before Mr Justice Phillimore. Robert Rowlands, Festiniog, claimed danages from Ellen Parry, of the same place, for breach of promise of marriage Mr Moss, M P., appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr Bryn Roberts M.P., represented the de- fendant. Mr Moss, in stating the case, said that the plaintiff was 65 years of age, and a widower, and the defendant was alto a widow. There was no romance about the case. In September, 1902, the plaintiff began to pay attention to the defendant, and after refusing him once she promised to marry him. On the 14th Mar uh,according to defendant's arrangement, the plaintiff went to have the banns published. On telling her what he had done he found her in great distress, because her brother was against her breaking up her home. On the 27th March she wrote him a letter positively breaking off the engagement, and asking him to forgive her. After the breaking off the defendant brought some curious allegations against the plaintiff to the effect that he had deceived her as to the number of times he had been married, and that he was a violent man. The plaintiff did not claim any specific damages, and if the defendant would only withdraw the allegations which had been circulated, his instructions were that the action would also be withdrawn. After a short consultation in court between the wo advocates, they informed his lordship that the case had been amicably settled. The Judge made an order that both parties h ould pay their own costs.
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A heavy fall of snow occurred -in Notftlh Wales during Friday mighit and Saturday morniinig, and put an end to hunting operationls. Sir Watkitni Wyinn's hounds should have met ait Terridk- hall, near Whitchurch, but the hounds did not leave the kenaitels.
Rhyl Palace and Amateur Theatricals.
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Rhyl Palace and Amateur Theatricals. Performances for Local Institutions. By the kiioiidniass of the Queen's Palace Com- pany a slplernldid!eln:te<r¡t,a:i,nlmen:t was provided din the Palace on TUlelsidlay for the: purpose of pro- vlidimg funds in aid of the: Alexandra Hospital antd Coinvialescenit HOlme. 'Mar P. J. Asthn'e'ld' readtily came forwfard, ini the organlilsia|ti:!o>n of the whole of the eniterltiainimeirit, anld was a!bliy assisted' !by Mr E. W. Parry, Mr J. 'D. Aster, Mr F. H. Dewiils, and M:r B. Winter bottom, etc. The audience, aQthouigh mot so large as was expected, was none the lass appireGiaitiiv-e. 'lhe ootncer't opened with the IQiverture "Esmeralda" 1Henr:ar.n), Iby Ithe Rhyl 'Orlqbeisitra ISociety, and this WiaJS succeeded by a. gymnastfiic display by D'arius, a welH-kmlow.n performer in the Prinioi- •paMty. Master- Eddie Samuels, a local youth, rendered in clhlara,bter the song "V-armer Gyles," for -which he was recalled and gave- "I've brought ,thle cioiail." iMr IDenbigh Cooper, Wslil-known for h:s -aibiliitiies, was encored for his rendition of -i-ne song "Nina" (iITolbbs). The Rhyl Oncihielstra-l Soiciielcy played- the intermezzo "Hiidwiathia" (Neiiil Mtaret), in an excellent manner. Tlhie first por- tion oif the' programme icoiiicludie:d with a capilit-ail repre.seinfcat'.oji of the farcical sketch, "A pair of luiniakics," dim which the: ohara.c.ters were por- trayed Iby the foill,oiwii,nig —Captain George Field- ing, Mr Percy J. Ashfield, Clana Manners, anid Miss Rlbiby. The' piece was provocative of con- I sidelrlablre laughter, anld this wias ample- testi- mony itihiait Miss. Bibby and Mr Ashtfield were- ex- ceedingly successful in their work. Part 2 wa's commenced with the sk,eitci "iH.oiy- schub" (D-resicher), 'by ^the Rhyl Orchestral Soiciety, after which Messrs E. W. Parry and Mr R. 'Hani,-on gave a pleasing interpretation of Wilson's duet, "The 'Bla[Iad Stagers." Mr Frank Lloyd, a popular Chester and North Wales amtaiteur entertainer created quite: an acceptable digression) in the piroigr'amime iby hlis cihlalpograpihy delineating the figures of well-known personages of albe' pa:sit and' present, his "Italian Opera"—na taking m'usiidail 'sketch, in which he excels, 'l-me march "PariiS" having belem executeid by the orchestra, the conlcludiiing iiteim was the comic dlramla "Delicate Ground," the characters and artistes being a's foillofws —Citizen Sangfroid, MirP J.. Alslhifielld; Alphonise de G-flandier, Mr jNoittlh; and Pauline, Miilsis Emibrey. The whole ,of the "lines" were well delivered. There1 was a deioitded knowledge: of the intricate siituatiiioinis, and the artistes vied with elaich: other in damlomstratinig they were equiail to the his- t,rlfo,niic abilities and contingencies drelffilalnded off them. The incidents- of t,he drama were followed.: wilth no lliltttle linitere-st, anld when the curtain fell at Ithe- cilloise of the liaisit scene, "Mr A(sih)fe,l?d lanid li,is cioimp.an.-y" were thte, recilipilen!t!s ,oi'il w,ell-,m,eir,.j,t,eid,,pfl!a:u,dii,t?s.-Mr Ais'?heT was I'?,SP,0,1'1- -tih,e? i.n,aide?nit,al "c.ore?s," a:nid M!?ssirs -,iilbP,e for 'S W?',n,teirb?dttom and L!e?wii- for the stage arr,a,n,-Ie- Tnie,n?t,s. ?l.r ?ks'her ?al,sio c.onid-ac)te!d t?'h,e orche?s,tira. «
Llandudno Pier Concerts. -
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Llandudno Pier Concerts. Prospects of Next Season. Interesting Suggestion. IT has been arranged to recommence the concerts on the Pier at Llandudno at Easter, which this year falls in the beginning of April, and Mr Arthur W. Payne, leader of the Queen's Hall Orchestra, who has been popular as the musical director of the Llandudno concerts during the past few seasons, has been re-engaged for the current year. A correspondent draws attention in the Man- chester Guardian to the comments heard occasionally last summer as to the number of repetitions in the concert programmes. It was contended by a rather numerous body of the patrons—whom it is well the directors should not ignore—that there was scarcely sufficient variety in the works performed, and that, the library being presumably inadequate for so long a season, the same compositions had to be rendered time after time, thus tending to make the concerts somewhat monotonous to the more or lass habitu- al frequenters of tne Pavilion The annual meet- ing of the shareholders will be held on Saturday next, when perhaps the Chairman of the B-ard Dr W. Nicol, may have some observations to make on this important matter. Our correspondent suggests that the directors might, in the interests of their undertaking and of the town, devote, say, £100 a year to a fund to be at the disposal of the musical director for the purpose of his providing new music for the con- certs as required. There can be no doubt that the Board and their secretary, Mr T. Hughes, manage their undertaking in a most satisfactory manner, looking to the interests of the sharehold- ers, and also, as far as it is compatible with their initial duty, to the interests of the residents and visitors to Llandudno. Possibly their attention has already been drawn to the limitations of their library of music, and it ought not to be difficult to provide for a reasonable extension of range. The Board may reply, of course, that they have to cater for a far greater body of casuals than of regular attendants, that the director of music has already at his disposal a very large, varied, and valuable collection of orchestral com- positions, that additions were made to it last year, that there is a constant demand for the repetition of the more celebrated compositions, that, after all, really first-rate music is limited in supply, and that the company could hardly be expected to have such a repertoire as would enable two-hour concerts to be given twice daily for six months without one item being performed on more than one occasion. All of this is true enough, but it would be, nevertheless, desirable that the programmes of the special Saturday night concerts should not contain quite so many repetitions as they did last year, and the form- ation of a music fund by the directors would certainly encourage Mr Payne to forage further afield for the musical fare of his patrons. ♦
Flint and Denbigh Hounds at…
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Flint and Denbigh Hounds at Llangerniew. THESE hounds, which have been showing fine sport, added another good day to their account on Monday, when the fixture was Llangerniew. Major R. Williams Wynn took the pack through Hafodunos Coverts, where a fox was found, but soon took refuge under some wind-fallen spruce. A move was then made for Coed yr Ynys, where another fox was found and he went away over the. hill, making as if for Eglwysbach, but turning left handed sunk the hill, and away for Talycafn. Eventually hounds ran into.him in a Bodnant covert after two hours and forty-five minutes' hard running. 4
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Inspector Edlwfard Williams, of the Liverpool Police Force, has been; appointed Cfhiief Con- stable of Caxdiganahke.
Royal National Eisteddfod…
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Royal National Eisteddfod at Rhyl. Letter from the Prince of Wales. His Royal Highness Unable to Attend. Lord Rosebery invited- List of Artistes. AN important meeting of the Executive Com. ,iii,iitizie,e of the Royal Nationall Eisteddfod of Wales, was held 'ait the Town, Hall, Rhyl, on. Tuesday might, when the Bishop of St. Asiaph (Dr. Edwards) presided. There was a repre- sent altiive attendance of the members of the com- mittee, and apologies' for absence were received from Lord Mostyn and others. Reply from the Pfince of Wales. The Chairman said that wiivh regard to what he had been deputed to do in the name of that committee, he had written po Sir Arthur Biigge, Private Secretary to His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, and had iIlelcávleid 'a re¡ply. That communication,, forwarded from York Cottage, Sandringham, anid dated the 14th January, sitated that his letiteir had been llaid before the Prince of Wales. His Royal 'Highness would have been glad to have received a deputation of the Execu- tive Committee of the National Eisteddfod, buit as his arrangements for autumn next wotuldi not admit of his visiting Wales in September next, he regratted he could not be1 present at the Eis- teddfod; therefore/ he would not trouble the deputation to eomiei to London in order to lay their request before him. He (the chairman) thought that that letter settled the question so far as expecting Ithe Prince of Wales to attend the Eisteddfod. Queen of Roumania. Th:e Chairman, said nJo doubt all present had heard with pleasure that Her Majesty the Queen of Rouimania was onlcemorle likely to visit North Wales, and on behalf of that oommiitltee he had forwarded an. inviltatiion, in. their name: t.o Sir John, Kennedy, the British {Minister a!t'BiUlclha:reslt, to. present to Her Majesty, and he Was sure1 lit was. only an. expression of the: wish of everyone present that Her Royail Hii!ghne!ss would once more -grace the Eisteddfod by her presence, the recollection, of her last visit being so warmly remembered by all the supporters of the Eistedd- fod. (Hear, hear.) Earl Rosebery. He had one more communication to make. Wiith the importunity of a Wtetlshman—(laughter) ne had written Earl Roseibery expressing the hope that) he might be alble to attend Ithe Eis- teddfod. If his lordship, were able to dio so, he (ithe -ohiaiirmian) suppled they would all wilslh that, as the Prince, of Wailes was nolt coming, he would open the Eisteddfod as well as preside over it. (Applause.) Splendid Array of Artistes. Mr T reh earn moved the adoption of the repofrt ■of the Music Committee, in respect of the- en- gagement of artistes, etc. He .stated thalt the following artistes had been engaged,: —Madame Sdbr:n.o(-Angilo-ISpalllish, soprano), who was. en- gaged at the1 Brandel Festival, the Albert Memor- ial Hall, .and! other Fes(tirvails; jMliisis Bertha Rosisow (the Australian Nightingale, soprano), Miss Adla Cr,ossley (the renowned Australian. soprano), Mrilsrs Gladys Roberts (a nieiw Welsh contcralto), Mir iBen Davies (tenor), Mr Ffrangicon Davies (Ibari'tone), IMr David Hughes (lbaISiSr, Mr Ivor Foster (baritone), Mr E-milyn. Daivies (bari- tone), Mr T. Amos. Jones (tenor, of Aberys- tlwyrth), Mr Tom Thoimias (tenor), Miss Janata J ones- (London,, contralto), Mr Maldlwyn Hum- phreys, A.R.A.M. (tenor), Miss Benyon (Welsh contralto), Eos IDar (Peniillion, singer, of Aber- dare), Misis Nora ,Meredith (soprano), and! Mr Tarn Edwards (tenor), and it is likely that M:r Wm. Evans, the great American, tenor, wilil be engaged. The accompanists enlgaged alre:- Professor Bryan Warhurst, Mr Horace: Haselden, Mr D. D. Parry (Llanrwst), and Miss Mabel Hughes. The toitlal expense entailed up t'o the present was -f336 9s 6d, butt at the previous Eis- teddfod they voted £306, of which there was actually :spent ;6296. The termis of .some of the artistteE were heavier than in former years, but the committee had undoubtedly secured the moist eminent tenor and baritone singers of the day, as well as the greatest oonfrrailto and soprano. Some Welsh sopranos were not en- gaged in consequence of their higfui terms. Mr Pierce Lewis seconded the proposition, which-w,as adopted. The Arts Exhibition. Mr Lewis Evans, secretary of the AIIts Com- miijtltee, submitted the report of the committee respecting the recent arrangements made, and this was adopted, on the proposajtioin of Mr J. L. Miuspratit,, seconded by (Mr J. H. Elils. lit was explained t'hlalt the Executive Committee, would receive the entrance fees to that exhibition, in consideration of their having charge of it. The Pavilion. Mr H. K. MMiward read the minu-tes of the General Purposes Com.mittee as to the designs for the Eisteddfod Pavilion', showing thalt thirty- five architects have been supplied with plans, etc., and copies of the particulars; and replies were expected on the 29th inst. These -minutes were confinmed. Finance. Mr A. L. Olewes read the minultels of the Finance Committee, who reioomimenided the pay- ments- of bills amounting to 699 5s 3d. Exclu- sive of the bills recommended for payment there had been spent already by the several committees a total of Z122 4s od, of which sum £74 13s 6d was attributed to. the Gorsedd Committee. At the end of 'the year there was an overdraft alt t/he hank of £53 ns id. Mr iR. L. Jones drew special .aittetnitiion to. the extraordinary expenditure by the GOrlsedrd Com- mittee in comparison to t" > 'amount allocated. He thought it was very important for that oom- mfittee to have a definite understanding wiith their commdjtltleas thalt they would only be responsible for the amount which was authorised to be spent. He would like, to know what sum w,as allocated to the Gorsedd Committee. Mr Clews said he could not sitiafte what amounit had been allocated to that committee, but they had Slpenit £ 7 4 131s 6d. Mr Llewelyn Jonies said he knew the com- mittee were limlilted to- an expenditure of £5 with reglard to the removail of a big stone from. Mostyn to Rhyl The meeting saw whait ithat maitteir had cost them. The Chairman siéliÎJd it was a pity that such an expenditure had been incurred upon what was an unnecessary matter. The committee should take care that such an expense, was not incurred in the future. Mr Clew's'said, (there were one or two :Rems, in, connefcofkra wilth the remioval at the .sttione which the Emttamce Committee did not feel justified in passing, and referred them to the.Executive Com- mittee. There was an accounft of ^17 58 2d senit in by Mr Mostyn Williams, he having al- ready received 6io, and he claimed, the balance. After further remarks, in which it was stated the acco'unlt appeared, excessive, the minute's were adopted with certain proposals. An appeal for subscriptions and other busi- ness of a general and routine character was transacted. ♦
IWelsh Hymnologist Honoured.
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Welsh Hymnologist Honoured. Interesting Proceedings at Llangollen. BY the inception of certain Welsh literary societies, a movement has been inaugurated in the Principality to revive interest in severalno-teworthy Welshmen whose works in music, literature, and art have had a striking effect on the life and char- acter of Wales. In this direction Llangollen recently led the way in the celebrations on the occasion of the forth- coming centenary of Ann Griffiths, the celebrated Welsh hymn writer, and on Monday promoted by the Llangollen Welsh Literary Society, interesting celebrations were arranged to perpetuate the memory of the late Rev. Evan Evans, formerly a clergyman in Rhyl district, who during the last century attained considerable fame as a Welsh hymnologist, and in bardic circles, as well as among all sections of Nonconformity and the Church, he was familiarly known as Ieaun Glan Geirionydd." Monday's festivaUattracted an immense gather- ing in the Llangollen Welsh Baptist Chapel, where an excellently-trained choir of picked voices, numbering 400, performed a selection from the de- ceased hymnologist's works, the music having been set to the hymns and anthems by eminent Welsh musical composers, including Isalaw." The choir was conducted by Councillor W. Pencerdd Williams, of Llangollen, and assisted by an efficient orchestra under the direction of Mr W. Edwards, of the Llangollen National Schools. ■»
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North Wales District National Fire Brigades' Union. Generosity of a Colwyn Bay Gentleman. MR. T. BRYNE, chairman of the Fire Brigade Committee, Colwyn Bay, has intimated to Chief Officer Conwy Bell and Lieut. J. O. Hughes, the chairman and hon sec. respectively of the North Wales District Fire Brigades' Union, that he will be pleased to present to the North Wales District a challenge shield, to be competed for annually at the competitions in the four man (Dry) Hydrant Drill. Needless to say, the shield will be most gracious- ly accepted, and will be known as the Bryn Challenge Shield. The successful winners will retain possession of the shield for twelve months, when it will be returned to the secretary for competition again. The shield will be of massive proportions, suit- ably engraved, and mounted on polished oak, and will cost between 240 and JE50, and there will be ample room to engrave each year the names of the saccessful team. The donor is a gentleman who takes more than an ordinary amount of interest in fire brigades and firemen, and when the competitions took place at Colwyn Bay a few years ago, this was even then amply demonstrated. Another proof of Mr Byrne's interest in firemen is just taking place at Colwyn Bay. A very active member of that brigade recently died and left a widow and six young children. Mr Byrne has collected a good sum of money, and also with Mr Dunning, the energetic secretary of that brigade, has organised a grand concert for the benefit of the widow and orphans, which will take place on the 21st instant. The district secre- tary has also made an application to headquarters for a grant from the Widows' and Orphans' Fund. The North Wales district is severely handicap ped in the way of trophies and this is the first they have been fortunate enough to be presented with. No doubt strenuous efforts will be made to obtain two others, one for the steamer drill and another for the manual drill. Nevertheless, North Wales firemen are a plucky lot, for in the absence of prizes and trophies they have mustered exceeding well at the annual com- petitions, even for a prize card and marked im- provement has been made these last few years in the drills from a practical point of view. The latest recruit to the North Wales district is the Oswestry Fire Brigade, which the district secre- tary has just affiliated. This brigade is well known as a most efficient brigade, and well equip- ped. The chief officer is Mr G. W. Lacey, C.E., the borough surveyor. The strength of the North Wales district is now 21 brigades, and each one is thoroughly equipped. 4
A Brave and Modest Soldier.
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A Brave and Modest Soldier. The Victoria Cross for Major Gough. FRIDAY'S London Gazette" contains the an- nouncement that the King has been pleased to signify his intention to confer the decoration of the Victoria Cross on Captain and Brevet Major J. E. Gough, the Rifle Brigade (the Prince Consort's Own), whose claims have been submitted for his Majesty's approval for conspicuous bravery in Somaliland. The act of courage which led to Major Gough being recommended for the V.C." is thus officially described: During the action at Daratoleh, on 22nd April last, Major Gough assisted Captains Walker and Holland in carrying back the late Captain Bruoe (who had been mortally wounded) and prevented that officer from falling into the hands of the enemy. Captains Walker and Rolland have already been awarded the Victoria Cross for their gallan- try on this occasion, but Major Gough (who was in command of the column) made no mention of his own conduct, which has only recently been brought to notice." Brevet rank is also accorded in these terms War Office, Jan. 15, 1904. Brevet. Captain and Brevet Major J. E. Gough, the Rifle Brigade (the Prince Consort's Own), to be Lieutenant-Colonel, in recognition of his services in command of the troops during the action at Daratoleh, Somaliland, on the 22nd April last. Dated 22nd April, 1903." This heroic officer is a second son of General Sir Charles Gough, G.C.B., who secured his Cross" during the Indian Mutiny, he, in his turn being a son of the late Mr George Gough, of Rathronan, Clonmel. The latter was the eldest brother of the late Sir John Blomfield Gough, G.C.B., and, as Sir John was the] father of Major General Hugh S. Gough, C.B., D. SO., of Caerhun Hall, Talycalyn, the gentleman whose name has just been added on the scroll of fame and the "Squire of Caerhun are cousins.