The North Wales Chronicle and Advertiser for the Principality

THE BANGOR MUTUAL SHIP INSURANCE SOCIETY. The ordinary general meeting of this society was held on the 30th ult., at the society's office, Plas Llwyd, in this city. Several members from Amlwch, Carnarvon, Nevin, Port Dinorwic, &c., attended. The meeting was presided over by William Pritchard, E-q., of Tan-y-coed, the chairman of the directors who, after making a few observationi;, called upon the secretary to read the following REPORT. The directors have much pleasure in submitting this, their eleventh annual report, to the members of the Bangor Mutual Ship Insurance Society," and in con- gratulating them on the satisfactory progress the Society has made. The last year's "call" on the members was only 10s. per cent, and including the annual subscription, only amounted to £1 10s. per cent, which your directors are happy to state is much below the "calls" made by any similar Society in England or Wales. It is evident that the Society is duly appreciated by the position of confidence it has attained, and the steady increase of vessels entered on the Society's register,—not Jess than 32 vessels or shares thereof, entered since the last annual report. was made, the insurable value thereof amounting to 917,661. The number of vessels on the Society's register this day, and amount insured thereon, is more than what it has been at any period since the commencement of the Society. For the 11 years the Society has been in existence, all expenses in forming and managing the business (together with 251776 Os. 7d. paid for losses) have, on an average, amounted to only 22 18s. 7d. per cent aunually, including the 50s. per cent entrance money. The conducting of the Society, and every other inci- dental expense, does not amount to five shillings per jElOO on the amount insured during the year. The following table will shew the progress of the busi- ness of the Society since March 13th, 1863:— Ves. Amt. Insured. On the register, March 13, 1863 311 £ 173,800 0 6 Entrances up to March 29, 1864 32 17,661 0 0 Advanced insurable value and 1 1,522 10 0 additional shares entered.) 343 2192,983 10 6 13 Vessels lost £ 6,545 0 0 4 Ditto sold 1,486 0 0 2 Ditto expelled 692 0 0 Shares sold 103 2 6 Reduced value. 3,352 7 6 19 12,178 10 0 Number of vessels on the books this day 324 ClSO,805 0 6 Being an increase of 13 in the number of vessels, and jE7005 in insurable value. The directors recommend a transfer of X2,000 from the general fund to the insurance fund, in accordance with the provisions of rule 53. March 20th, 1864. The above report, with the balance sheet, was unani- mously adopted The ordinary business of the Society having been gone through, and a vote of thanks to the chairman, secretary, and directors, the meeting separated.

BANGOR CHURCH SUNDAY SCHOOLS. On Wednesday last the children attending the English and Welsh Sunday schools, were regaled with a feast of tea, cake, and buus, bv the kind liberality of the Lord Bishop of Bangor. The treat took place in the National Schoolroom, which was gitilydeeorated with flags, mottos, and evergreens. The niottos were especially worthy of notice. They had been painted by Mrs. Price, our new Vicar's kind lady, and exhibited very considerable artistic skill, both in design and execution. BFlags of all varieties were kindly lent by Mr. T. T. Parry, Bodifyr; Mi.Jones, Museum Irs. R. M. Gri- fith Mrs. Nixon and Mrs. Shirley. The children, to the number of 340, were admitted at about 4 antl shortly afterwards the Bishop, Mrs. Campbell, and party, arrived, and were received with deafening cheers. The room rapidly filled with visitors, among whom we noticed the Very Kev, The Dean, and Mrs. Vincent; Kevds. D. Evans, John Price, Josh. Price, Thomas Mrs. Muter Mrs. Barber and family Mrs. Iremonger and son MissHughes, Bryn Menai; Misses Ellis, Nl rs. Magnus Mrs. Tottoii Mrs. Pur- vis the Misses Moulsdale Miss Pugh, Misq Roberts Mrs. and Miss Thomas; Mr. and Mrs. Nixon Mr. and Mrs. Ellis, N.P. Bank Mr. Williams the Misses D,wie8 Mrs. Shirley Mr and Mrs. Ffoulkes Mrs. and Miss James; &c., &c. Tea was served soon after four o clock, when the youngsters fell to work with a will, and showed how truly they appreciated the kindness of the good Bishop. After tea was served, several Easter hymns were sung, Miss Campbell kindly playing the accompaniments on the harmonium. The Kev. J Price then spoke as follows :—My young friends—I feel sure that I am carrying out your wishes in thus availing myself of the first opportunity, now that the feasting, in part at least, has come to a close, to thank the Bishop of Bangor, and Mrs. Campbell, for the treat they have given you, and, indeed, all of us, to-day. I should not, probably, misinterpret the feeling" of the Bishop, and Mrs CampheU. in supposing they would say that they are already oufBcientty thanked in seeing such happiness around. Genuine heart-felt happiness is not a thiug of such common occurrence that the sight of it can be regarded with indifference by the good and wise. Still, though this be true, we ought, and we wish, to offer them both our warmest thanks. I say emphatically our warm- eat thanks, because, being fully convinced of the para- mount importance of Sunday schools, and feeling how much their success depends upon such festive meetings as the present one, I yield to no one !n the sincerity or warmth of mv thanks. What about our Church Sunday schools in Bamor' I candidly confess-for with a diffi- culty I always think it best to face it boldly, and thus outface it -that as vet they are hardly perhaps quite what they ought to be, what they can be m-e, and what, I hope and pray, they will become. Even already I am sanguine enuugli to fancy an improvement in one or two most important points there is better order and morero- 8pectful demeanour on the part of the scholars. Our I great want, however, is that of teachers; aad I would earnestly appeal to those rr-mt to supply this denet- meY. Y know there are difictaies now hono", toco, to the faithful band who, in spite of those difficulties, attend. And now a little talk with you. the children. Let not all this kindness be lost upon you grow up to be good christian men and women, faithful to God. your church, and country. Be truthful; be houest in all your dealings; be respectful to those whom God has placed over you. By cultivating these virtues you will, prob- ably, acquire a higher social position than your parents occupied. There is, happily, in this country, no rank in life which the humblest may not strive to attain, and oftentimes does attain, I do not mean that all or any of you will ever become a Lord Chancellor. or the first de- bater in the House of Commons; still, remember what George Herbert says, "the man that threatens the moon shoots higher than he who aims at a tree at all events try so to live that Shakespeare's words will be true of you when summing up the virtues and faults of Cardinal Wol- sey, he says that to add greater honours to his age than man could give hiin, he died, fearing God." We have had our Easter rejoicings and in being thus hap- py and joyous together. 1 have no doubt that we are doing what is right in the sight of the great Creator of all. He who gave to the kitten its play, and to the bird its song, and who stamped with his approval the hosannas of the children, as they greeted him on the slopes of the Mount of Olives, did uot intend that we should always be sad at heart We have our Easter as well as our Lent. Let us, therefore, be happy together, rich and poor, one with another, and in our happiness let us vow to do all we can to further the honour of His great name who giveth us this and every other happiness. Mr. Hughes, Vaynol school, then recited some im- promptu poetry on the occasion. The children then sang, "God bless the Prince of Walesafter which the Lord Bishop replied to the speech of the Rev. J. Price, saying, how pleased lie was with such a happy gathering. Mr. Price hardly needed to have emphasised "our thanks," as they well knew how thoroughly he always entered into the feelings, the hopes, and feai-d of the young people placed under his pastoral care. All felt very much obliged to him and Mrs. Price for the time and trouble they must have taken in making the necessary arrangements for such a large tea-party, and in decorating the room so beautifully on the occa- sion. There is a limit and an end even to the pleasure of tea-drinking and plum cake, and the Sunday school scholars must, therefore, bear in mind that the great work of a Sunday school, and that the great work of the institution was, to prepare and train for eternity. The proceedings were concluded by singing "God save the Queen then rounds of cheers were given for the Lord Bishop, Mrs. and Miss Campbell, Rev. and Mrs. Price, and the beloved teachers, and then the company dispersed, the children appearing mightily pleased with their treat.

BANGOR POLICE COURT. TUESDAY, MARCH 29. Before the Very Rev. the Dean, and the Rev. T. N. Williams. Drunkenness.—John Eigar and George Gaiters, were brought up in custody, charged by P.C. John Jones and George Walters, with being drunk and disorderly in Well Street, Bangor. Eigar was liberated, on promising to leave the town at once but Gaiters was required to pay the costs 2s., as he was disorderly when taken to the Station. Sheep Stettliti!l--J,.)ln Priteli.,tr,l aii(I David Pritchard were in custody, charged with killing one sheep, the property of Mr. Rd. Owen, Tyniawr, in the parish of Llanllechid, on the morning of Saturday the 2(ith of March. Hugh Roberts, quarryman, was first examined. He said —He lives at Pantdrainiog, and looks after the sheep of Mr. Rd. Owen. On Friday last he counted them, when their number was 31. On Saturday morning he found there was one missing, and on going iuto a shed in the field, he found a sheep's head, and also a sheepskin. There were marks of blood about, and also of a fire in the shed. He then went and told Mr. Owen. P. S. Owen Jones deposed to going to the shed in ques- tion with Mr. Owen, and seeing marks of blood about. He followed two men's tracks down a brook, and on to several houses close by the bottom of the field. There are two or three empty houses there, and one which is in- habited by the prisoners. He found a lot of mutton in one of the out. houses and at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, he found the prisoners at the Swan public-house. There hands had marks of blood upon them, and so had their trousers. He charged them with killing the sheep, and took them both to the field, when the shoemarks tallied exactly. He then took them into custody. The prisoners having nothing to say in defence, were committed for trial to the Quarter Sessions.

LLANFWROG (ANGLESEY) NEW CHURCH. The first stone of the new parish church of Llanfwrog was laid on Tuesday last, by Mrs. Trevor Parkins, in the presence of a numerous assem bly of residents in the neighbourhood, and several of the clergy. The farmers in the vicinity, of whom many were in 'attendance, ap- peared to appreciate the efforts made to afford them a more comfortable building in which to worship the Al- mighty God. The interesting ceremony was commenced by the Rector addressing the assemblage, stating the object of the meeting, congratulating the parishioners on the ear- ly prospect of having the works completed, and asking all to join in the prayers which he then offered up. A Psalm was also sung. The lady who had accepted the office of laying this corner stone of the new edifice, in the absence of Mrs. Griffith, of Garregllwyd, who was unavoidably prevented from attending, was led by H. Kennedy, Esq., to the south-east corner of the chancel, and was handed the trowel, charged with mortar, which she duly spread in a workmanlike manner; the stone was then lowered to its place, records of the date being laid under it. Mrs. Trevor Parkins then took the mallet and struck the stone at the four corners, saying the following words :— Yn ENW y Sancteiddiolaf a'r Drindod ddiwahan, yr wyf fi, Margaret Trevor Parkins, yn awr yn gosod careg sylfaen yr Eglwys lion, er gogouiaut i Dduw, ac er duwiol goffhad am jlwitoo SANT." The architects, Messrs. Kennedy and Rogers, have undertaken to have the trowel used on the occasion plated, and an inscription commemorative of the occa- sion engraved on it. The Rev. O. WYNNE JONES, curate of the parish, ad- dressed the audience to the following effect. He began by introducing an historial account of the saint to whom the church is dedicated, and by whom in all probability the place was consecrated some twelve centuries ago. Then lie proceeded to point out the perpetuity of the chitreti-that it was the only institution that is able to defy the destructive power of time. After maintaining that the same gospel is preached, the same prayers offered, and the same sacraments administered, now as of old, he concluded by expressing his heartfelt thanks to all that attended the interesting ceremony. Rev. Moititis WILLIAMS, of Lhnrhydclhd, then ad. dressed the assembly, remarking that this day's work was a carrying out of the late Hector's pious intention that it was a most pleasing circumstance that this new church was to be built in a more beautiful and costly manner than the old that it was a mistaken notion to make the house of God a poor unseemly edifice, because the Son of God was once laid in a manger; it harmonized more with a truly pious feeling, to erect a church in as worthy a way as possible as regards expense and beau- ty, which, he was glad to remark, was the case with the Anglesey Churches erected in these days. The resurrec- tion of Christ from the dead infused a life into the church, so as to make the erection of new churches, like the present, so many ) esurrections from the dead a fact of which we were reminded by the circumstance that that day was Kaster Tuesday. He begged to no- tice that there was one pleasing fact connected with that parish which was very hopeful for the church in the loca- lity. The parishioners of Llanfwrog were eminently a highly respectable and well educated body of people. This promised well for their freedom from the prejudice and narrow-mindedness, which in so many other parishes was a source of so much unpleasantness and opposi- tion.

AMLWCH. The anniversary of the Welsh Wesleyan Chapel, A m- lwch, was commenced on Sunday last, and continued the whole of Easter Monday. The ministers who officiated on the occasion were the Revds. J. Jones (Vulcan), Ho- lvhead, and John Evans, Mold. Most eloquent and im- pressive sermons were delivered, and very large congre- gations attended during the meeting. Collections were made at the close of each service towards the fund for liquidating the debt of the chapel, which realized a hand- some sum. At the close of the meeting, we were in- formed that a gentleman (a worthy and faithful mem- ber of the society) had very kindly presented the chapel with a powerful organ for the assistance of the choir. We heartily wish the giver and his family long life and happiness, and to continue in their munificence towards the good cause of our Redeemer.

BEAUMARIS. LITERARY MERINO.—On Good Friday, the 25th iust, an interesting literary meeting was held in the Independent Chapel, Beaumaris, in connection with the Sunday School of the said chapel. The meeting was commenced at half-past 6 o'clock in the evening, and was ably presided over by the Key. It. Thomas, Inde- pendent Minister. The chapel was crowded in every part, and a great number of nice and valutble prizes were given to the successful competitors. Speeches were delivered by the rev. ChainAan, Rev. W. W illiams, w. T. Rogers, Esq., and Messrs. Thomas and W. Wil- liams. The proceedings were pleasingly enlivened by the chapel choir, who sang a number of pieces in a very agreeable and delightful manner. The Independents in Beaumaris do all they can to promote competition of a literary character, and their example in this respect is deserving of being followed by others. The above meet- ing was in every respect a decided success. The Volunteers took advantage of the Easter holidays to have a couple of out" days at Peamon. The Mihti t Range there was very kindly placed at their disposal, and prepared for their use by Captain and Adjutant Pearse, R.A.M. and a considerable number of the men shot for prizes given by their officers, and by the winners at Conway last year. There was also a prize for civi- lians, given by George Iliggins, Esq., and friend. The rifles and ammunition were provided by the Volunteers, at cost price to the latter; and the carbines were loaded by them. The weather was very wild and cold on Monday, but very agreeable on Tuesday afternoon; and it is needless to say that the beauties of the locality added, as they always must do, a deep interest to every- thing which takes place there. The Civilian Prizes fell as follows:- lIst Prize, t 1 0 0.. Mr. Armor. Score, 15. 2nd do. 0 15 0 Mr. Cattermole. Ditto, 14. 1 Srd du. 0 5 0 Mr. W. Salmon. Ditto, 12. Fifteen entered—range, 100 yards—5 rounds. v The Volunteer Prizes were nine in number, the first (12) being won by gunner Richard Williams, with 20 scores, and the second (£1 5s ) by corporal T. G. Rogers, with 17,-the ranges being 200 and 300 yards, 5 rounds at each.

I BALA. LLANDDEBFEL.—The other week, Mr. Hugh Hum- phreys, the river-keeper of Henry Roherfllon, Egq M. P., succeeded in entrapping two fine otters, in the river Dee, near Pale Hall.

I CORWEN. PLOCOHING MATCH.—The Denbighshire and Flint- shire Agricultural Society's local ploughing match for the district of Edernion, took place in a field in the holding of Irs. Jones, Hafod, on Thursday, the 24th ult. Fourteen candidates competed. The judges were Messrs. William Davies, Penygraig, near Ruthin, and and Richard Jones, Graig, Llanelidan. The ploughing altogether was a great credit to each candidate, and a sure sign of the progress of agriculture in the vale. The successful candidates were John Jones, Rhosymardy (his own team), first prize, 40s Wrn. Jones, servant of Mrs. Jones, I lafod, second prize, 20s and Robert Foulkes, son of Nir. David Foulkes, Tai uchaf, third prize, 10s. The weather was very favourable, and a great number of spectators assembled. The match was over by half-past three o'clock, and all the candidates were treated to a substantial and bountiful dinner given to them at Hafod, by Mrs. Jones. Tho maker of the first and second ploughs, was Mr. J. Owens, blacksmith, Llandrillo. A

I FESTINIOG. LECTURE.—On Wednesday, the 30th ult., the Rev. R. Williams (Hwfa Mon), Uethesda, gave a lecture in the Market-hall on Poetry," -Mr. Jones, Independent mi- nister at Vlaentwrog, in the chair. The 'eilia Mawr Choir assisted by singing a few songs, by way of variety. The lecture was divided into four heads, viz.,—1. Intro- (Itiction 2. Antiquity of Poetry; 3. Different kinds of Poetry, with examples 4. The object of Poetry. In conclusion, he gave some excellent advice to the young men, and we hope they will act upon it. In the intro- duction he observed that there is a natural tendency in the miud towards some particular study, and that this tendency begins to develope itself very early. Some, he remarked, had a turn for agriculture, others for naviga- tion, others for mining, others for music, others for po- etry, &c. This is a controversial point, and we thought the lecturer dwelt too long upon it. There are some who maintain that there is originally a tendency in the mind for some particular line of study while others assert that there is not, but that it is owing altogether to circumstances. It is an open question, in which much may be said on both sides. Considering the eminence of the lecturer, and the subject of his address (in which we thought he must feel at home), we had been led to ex- pect a brilliant entertainment, but we must frankly con- fess to some disappointment. He certainly did not come up to the ideal we had formed. Upon the whole, we thought it somewhat of a common-place character. What we disliked much was the tremendous bawling in which the lecturer at times indulged, and which was enough to crack any man's head to pieces. It, no doubt, took much from the effect of what he said. The proceeds derived from admission, we understand, were to go in aid of the Patagonian Movement.

I LLANWENLLWYFO. GOOD SHOOTING.—A correspondent writes :—I wish to call the attention of your readers to some prime shoot- ing, which has been "performed" by Mr. J. P. Jones, the head gamekeeper at Llysdulas, and which, I think, proves skill of no common order. Out of 203 shots, the following head of game were either" killed or wounded," viz., 50 hares, one getting off badly wounded; and 146 pheasants. Besides this, one bird was winged," and got safe upon the branches of a tree, whilst there were five other bits," but the distance was too great to pro- duce a fatal" result. I have sent you these particulars thinking that they may be deemed interesting to the eporting readers of the CHRONICLE.

RUTHIN. BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—The ordinary fortnightly meeting of the guardians was held on Saturday last. Present :-Mr. James Maurice, chairman; Messrs. Jos. Peers, Lloyd Maurice, Wm. Chaloner, Llanarmon, Lloyd, Brookhouse, Davies, Llanwen, J. O. Jones, Llaufwrog, Henry Grantham, Llanrhaiadr, Rev. J. It Owen, Messrs. David Owen, Aberwheeler, and E. Davies, Llanynys. Mr. B. Davies, the clerk, read the minutes of the previous meeting, which were confirmed and signed by the chairman. In going through the'usual relief lists, Mr. Chaloner drew attention to the removal of a female pauper, a widow, with three or four children, from Mold to this parish. She had obtained a settlement by false means, owing to Mr. Price Roberts, the assis- tant-overseer, having rated the house, which was former- ly occupied by the widow's husband in Llanarmon, at ;E10 instead of jES. It was a well-known fact that the house was only rated at £ 8, and if the assistant-overseer had made enquiries of him he might have told him that. The assistant-overseer then underwent an examina- tion and ultimately he spoke rather sharply, saying that he would not be put upon by Mr. Chalouer, who had often harassed him concerning different matters, and threatened to write to the Poor Law Board to lay complaints against him. He (Mr. Price Roberts) very much desired him to putrliis threats in execution, and then there would be "an end of it." In the present case, he felt that he had done his duty. He had taken the necessary steps as directed by law to remove the pauper. He first went to her to ascertain what rent she paid for the house in question, and afterwards conferred with the overseer, who made oath that her statement was correct. The overseer, it transpired, is related to the pauper, and The CHAIRMAN observed that Mr. Price Roberts had knowingly got his information from an interested party and although he had strictly fulfilled his duty, he was of opinion that he might have questioned some one else as to the rent of the house. He considered that every officer in the Union should do his utmost to benefit it; and he could not think a great deal of those who adhered so strictly to the law as to neglect doing a good turn to the Union when it was in their power to do so. The Rev. J. R. Owen differed from the Chairman, so far as his observations referied to Mr Price Roberts in this ca"e. He thought he ha 1 done his duty, and all that could be expected for him to do. The CHAIRMAN—Then do you give him instructions to act in this way again ? Rev. J. It. Owen—I am not in a position to give instructions in the matter. All I say is-we cannot blame this officer for what he has done. Mr. Jos Peers—I must say that I am of the same opinion as Mr. Owen. The officer was obliged to be- lieve the overseer on his oath; and if he refused his oath as a parish officer, there would be no end to his enquiries with other parties. If any false oath has been taken by the overseer, he ought to be liable for the con- sequences. The CHAIRMAN-We all know what ignorant men overseers generally are, and we pay the assistant-over- seer to assist them in their duties. I think, therefore, Mr. Price Roberts should have gone further than he did. Mr. Peers—Pardon me, indeed, Mr. Chairman. Is there any reason in this particular case that would in- duce the officer to suppose that there was any fraud comiriitted '? If so, it would make a vast difference. But here we have a pauper making an allegation, that the tenement was rented at XIO, and the assistant-over- seer goes to the parish officer to know if that is true. What else could he do ? I maintain that there must be a limit to the assistant-overseer's enquiries as to these matters. Rev. J. R. Owen-Decidedly; there should be a limit. The CHAIRMAN-Well, Mr. Price Roberta, the vice- chairman, and Mr. Owen say you have done your duty; and I say you might easily have done a little more. Mr. Price Roberts-I shall do so in future, sir. The matter then dropped. Number of paupers in the Workhouse, 101; corres- ponding week last year, 98. Vagrants relieved at the Workhouse since last Board day, 18. Out-relief during past fortnight, f-200 10s. 6d. Cheques granted to relieving-officers for ensuing fort- night—Mr. Isaac Williams, £ 105; and Mr. Thos. Grif- fiths, iCS5. Balance in the hands of the treasurer, £ 1221 4s. 5d.

I PORTMADOC. THE RAILWAY.—We are informed, upon good autho- rity, that the Railway from this town to Carnarvon will be commenced immediately—if it has not already been begun. The public have great faith in the new Chair- man of the Company, Mr. D. Williams, of Deudraeth Castle.

I TREMADOC. FAREWELL SUPPF.R--On Tuesday evening last, the friends and well wishers of Mr. T. Foulkes, of the Na- tional Provincial Bank, Portmadoc, met together at the Madocks Arms Hotel, Tremadoc, to bid him farewell on the occasion of his removal from the Port to the Bank at Holywell. Mr. Foulkes has been at Portma,loc over three years; and during that time he has conducted himself in such a manner as to win for himself the es- teem and kind regard of a great number of the inhabi- tants of the two towns, by his uniform kindness, urbani- ty, and open and manly conduct. It is only a short time ago that Mr. Ash, the respected manager of the same Bank, left Portm;).doc--uiiiterially regretted by every one; and now another esteemed friend, and ardent, and efficient volunteer, has left the town, and the same establishment. The supper, as we have intimated above, took place at the Tremadoc Hotel, and Mr. Jones anJ Miss Griffiths almost out-did themselves on this occasion in the ctiinne department; for a better spread or one which gave more complete satisfaction, was rarely ever sat down to. Mr. R. J. Jones, chemist, did the honours of the table in first-ra',e style, the vice-chair being as effi- ciently filled by Mr. S. Vaughan, clerk to the Festiniog Board of Guardians. The company, numbered nearly thirty-all Mr. Foulkes's personal friends. After sup- per was concluded, and the usual loyal and general toasts had been given and duly honoured, the Chairman pro- posed the good health of Mr. Foulkes, in a highly com- plimentary, and eulogistic speech; and while heartily wishing him prosperity and every success in life, he ex- pressed his own and the company's great regret that he was about to leave them. The Chairman begged to as- sure him that reside where he may, and go where he may, he would always have the best wishes of his friends in Tremadoc and Portmadoc. Though, however, his de- parture was a loss to them, yetitlllay prove a ain to him, in a business point of view, and he (the speaker) and ail his friends trusted that his removal from Portmadoc would lead to his permanent advancement in life. After the Chairman had expressed similar sentiments in Welsh, a number Of other friends made similar eompliinenary re- marks, when the toast was drunk with the most hearty aud boisterous cheers. Mr. Foulkes, in a very feeling manner, returned thanks for the high compliment which his friends bad paid him on that occasion, anil for the warm expressions of regard, which he was afraid he had scarcely deserved. However, he should try in future so to act as to merit their kind esteem and regard, and he could assure them that he should never forget the kind- ness which had always been shown towards him, and es- pecially on that evening by his Portmadoc friends, as long as he lived. liefore sitting down, Mr. Foulkes pro- posed the health of Colour-Sergeant Thomas Jones Wil- liams, of the No. 4 company, of rifle volunteers. With that company he hatl spent many happy hours, and it was with sincere regret that he left them and after their worthy aud esteemed captain (Captain Mathew) there was no officer who had done more to ensure the efficien- cy of the corps, or to promote unity, harmony, and dis- cipline amongst them, than Sergeant Thomas Williams. It is hardly necessary to state that this toast, likewise, was drunk with the most enthusiastic applause. The healths of Messrs. John Thomas, Win. Owen, and the respected landlord (one of the uethearted men in Wales), and a great many others were proposed during the even- ing, and were warmly received. The evening's enter- tainment was much enhanced by Mr. Thomas, of Bethes- da, playing a number of pieces on the piano-forte in a most pleasing and artistic manner; and the comic singing of Mr. Hilbv, of Maentwrug, literally set the table in a roar of laughter, and in theatrical phrase "brought down the house." A more convivial and friendly gathering never took place in the old town of Tremadoc; and Mr. Foulkes may well feel proud and gratified at the display of friendship and kind feeling towards him on the part of every one present. ■ ■

RHYL. ROMANCE OF REAL LIFE.—On Wednesday evening last, at the Town Hall, Dr. Brindley delivered one of his lectures on the" Romance of Heal Life," as illus- trated in the lives of our great men, who sprang from nothing, and how they did it. The lecturer displayed a great amount of talent and eloquence, and his lecture was especially interestinf(to you!? persons of both sexes, to young men engaged in the active duties of life, and to the industrious provident working-man and it abounded in amusing, but truthful, biographical anec- dotes,as well as hints on self-education, and examples of the triumphant success of honourable industry over early disadvantages; many of the illustrations having reference to distinguished men with whom Dr. Brindley had Jad a personal acquaintance during his public ca- reer-»f upwards of a quarter of a century. The audience was numerous and highly respectable, and they were both amused and instructed for nearly two hours. The lecture was kindly given in aid of the funds of the Work- ing Men's Reading Room. PETTY SMBMXS, Tuesday, March 29tb,Before the Honble. Colonel Rowley, M.P and Robt. Wynne, Esq. AVuisance.- -Elias Jones, Gerddi, Rhyl, was fined 2s. 6d. and 7s. costs for laying rubbish on the public tho- roughfare. bmnkenness.-P.C. Edwin Richards charged John Ellis, Gas Works, Wellington-road, with being drunk and disorderly in High-street, on the 24th of October last. Defendant absconded at the time, and returned about the middle of last month. Fined 5s. and 9s. costs. Same defendant was also fined 5s. and 9s. costs, for being drunk on the 27th lilt. Francis Jones, Maesgwilym, was sentenced to 14 days' imprisonment for like offences, —one committed at Me- liden on the 20th ult., and the other committed at Rhyl on the 10th ult. John Jones, Henafon, hbourer, was fined 3s. and 7s. costs for a similar offence John Evans, Morfa Bach, was also charged with a like offence. Defendant did not appear, and a warrant was ordered to be issued for his apprehension. A warrant was also ordered to be issued against Asaph Jones, joiner, Colwyn, for being drunk and riotous on the 26th ult. Permitting Drunkenness.— John Thomas, Bedford-st., was charged I iy, P.C. Ed will Richards with permitting drunkenness in his house on the 14th ult. Fined 5s. and 8s. costs. G)-ievaitce.-Priscilla Roberts charged L. W. Lewis (Llew Llwyvo) with allowing his dog to go at large un- muzzled. Defendant did not appear, and the case was adjourned to next Petty Sessions. A ssrtult.—George Milward, drummer of the Volunteer Band, charged Hobert Davies, Henry Jones, and Thos. Owen, with assaulting him on the 21st lilt. They were each fined 2s. 6d. and 8s. costs, or 7 days' imprisonment. s Cr;teltll to A ?i intali.-George Redwood charged John Jones, Wellington-road, with cruelly treating a bull, at the Voryd landing-stage, on the 24th of February last. Mr. Alfred Leigh appeared for complainant, and Mr. Ellis Eyton for defendant. Ordered to pay 4s. costs. A yittotlt.-Ge,)rge Redwood also charged the same de- fendant with assaulting him on the same day and at the same time. The case was dismissed on payment of 8s. costs. Affiliatit)tt C(xse. -Catherine Hughes v. iitigh NVilliawg, Hand Inn, Rhyl. Mr. A. Leigh for complainant, and Mr. Eyton for de- fendant. Case dismissed. Mary Davies v. Edward Roberts.-Order made for Is. 6d. per week, with fl Os. costs.

I RHUDDLAN. A Vestry meeting was held in the vestry-room, pa- rish church, on Thursday, the 24th ult., the Rev. T. Wynne Edwards in the chair. There were present—Mr. J. Williams, Brynflynnon Mr. William Roberts, Pen- y-ffordd Mr. Gratton, Aberkiusy; Mr. Edward El- lis, Rhydyddauddwr Mr. E. Powell Jones, Rhyl, &c., &e. It was unanimously agreed that the old guardians, Air. Robert Jones, Khvdorddwywen Mr. T. Pierce, Cwybr Fawr; and Mr. E. Powell Jones, Rhyl, be elected re- presentatives of this parish in the union for the ensuing year ?H- Roberta, Pen-y-ffordd; Mr. WiJ1iams, Brynffyn- non and Mr. Ellis, Rhydyddauddwr, were nominated overseers for the Rlivddlan district: and Mr. Thoma.s Hoberts, West Parade; Mr. John Williams, iron- monger and Mr. William Wynne, Belvoir Hotel, for the Rhyl district. Highway surveyors were also ap- pointed.

I ST. ASAPH. A POLICEMAN COMMITTED TO THE ASSIZES.—On Sa- turday hft, before the Magistrates, at the County Court Hall, in this city, P.C. William Ward w? committed to I take his trial at the ensuing Flintshire Assizes, for mis- appropriating monies given him by the Hon. Mr. Pryce Lloyd to distribute between certain parties who rendered the most active service in extinguishing the late fire at PeMwcm Hall. It appeared that prisoner, after re- ceiy?g the money, viz., Cl 10s, got too friendly with Sir John Barleycorn, who quickly addled his brains and made him utterly forgetful of the deserving mea whose rewards he had been deputed to deliver. BOARD OF GUARDIANS.—The following Guardians were present at the ordinary fortnightly meeting of the Board on Thursday last:— Lieutenant Evans, Ystrad Cottage (in the chair); W. Brownlow Wynne, Esq., Garthewin Rev. Thomas Williams, St. George Rev. Mr. Pughe, Llansaun;>n; Rev. D. M. Kvans, Llanfair. talhoiarn Messrs. T. Sleight, Khyd Wm. Parry, Den- bigh T. G. Lunt, ditto lidward Griffiths, St. Asaph E. Robertg, ditto; K P. Joues, Rhuddlan; R. Jones, ditto; '1'. R. Wynne, Bodfari; and William Owen, Aber- gele. Mr. Francis Wynne, the clerk, having read the mi- nutes of last Board, which were confirmed, the Guardians entered into a long discussion respecting Mr. Evan Mor- ris, surety of Mr. W. Lloyd Jones (deceased), who some two years ago filled the office of relieving officer for the district of Abergele. From the report of the Auditor, it appeared that the accounts of the said relieving officer were deficient of the sum of X7 6s. lid. At the last Board, the Guardians decided by vote, 17 against 5,that no proceedings be taken against Mr. Morris, the surety and the Ch rk was instructed to prepare a letter to the Poor Law Board, setting forth the grounds on which the Guardians did not deem it advisable to proceed against him. The Clerk accordingly submitted his letter at this Board for the approval of the Guardians. Mr. Wm. Parry, after hearing the letter read, said he thought it did not contain the reasons of the Guardians for not proceeding agaiust the surety. It was a great hardship, in his opinion, to fall upon Mr. Morris for the money, because in the first place he hal given notice to the Guardians, before the death of the relieving officer, that he wished to withrliaw his bond and in the next place, the late Clerk (Mr. Williams) had expressly told him that he was released from all responsibility in the matter. The Clerk had no doubt misled Mr. Morris, and the Board, he thought, were guilty of neglect in not seeing that another surety had been appointed in his Stead. Therefore, he did not think it was fair, in equity, to saddle the burden on him. The Guardians, then forming the Board, should pay the money amongst them- sel ves. i Rev. Thos. Williams differed with Mr. Parry, and said he thought the surety was legally and fairly bound to pay the money. Mr. Parry agreed that he was legally responsible; but what he had to say was, that it was a great hard- ship for him to be to pay the money. Mr. Brownlow Wynn thought the surety was deserv- ing of some sympathy, but Mr. Parry's mode of arguing was a dangerous one. He entirely disagreed with him and he asked the Clerk (as a legal adviser), whether he considered the reasons given by Vl r. Parry such as would be satisfactory to the Poor Law Board The Clerk—Decidedly not. Rev. Mr. Pugh—The Board is divided, one party on the side of equity, and the other on the side of strict Jaw. The Clerk, in my opinion, released the surety from being responsible for the money. M r. lirownlow Wynne made some further observations on the subject, saying that he did not know how public matters could be carried on if Mr. Parrys's reason's would hold water." But if there wereany'persons, whose consciences smote them for any neglect or procrastina- i tion of their own, all he could say was—" Let them pay the money." A fter some remarks by Mr. Edw. Roberts, Rev. D. M. Evans, &c., Sir. Parry proposed that the following be sent to the Poor Law Board :— That the majority of the Board are of opinion that, in equitv, it is a great hardship that the surety, Mr. Evan Morris, should be compelled to pay the balance of £ 1 6s. lid. which appears on the ledger as deficiency against the deceased Wm. Lloyd Jones, relieving officer for the district of Abergele, the surety, Mr. Evan Mor- ris, having given notice to the Board a considerable pe- riod prior to the death of the otlicer; and the Clerk having verbally informed the surety six months after having delivered his notice that he was released from his responsibility, and the Board having allowed the officer to remain in office without finding a substi- tute." No definite conclusion was arrived at, and, as far as we could understand, the matter was postponed for farther discussion at the next Board. The Clerk was directed to write to the Poor Law Boaid to know whether it was legal for him to employ an attorney to prepare an order of removal. A letter was read from Sir H IIgh W illiams, inform- ing the Guardians that X8 16s. lOd. was in the hands of his agent, the monies of a deceased female pauper who resided in one of his cottages. j63 18s. out of the money was ordered to be handed to the credit of the parish of Abergele, to which parish the pauper was chargeable. A balance of t: 1,179 19s. 4d. was reported to be in the hands of the treasurer. Paupers in the Workhouse, 77; corresponding week ailt year, 82.

I BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH. LONDON CORN MARKET-FRIDAY. Extremely dull, at late rates. LIVERPOOL CORN MARKET.—FBIPAT. Very little doing; and last week's prices barely maintained. WAKEFIELD CORN MARKET-FRIDAY. Slow sale, at about late rates. -_u

I NISI PRIUS COURT, LIVERPOOL. BEFORE MIl. JUSTICE SHEE AND A SPECIAL JURY. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30. THE ELECTION OF ClIVItCHWAR DENS BRF.MNKK AND OrHEiis v. IIULL.-Tliis was an ac- tion nominally brought for the recovery of a church rate, but in I'ealit.y ill't'mled to try the validity of the election of church wardens in the parish of Prest- wich. Mr.TempIe. Q. C.,Mr.MeUish, QC., Am- brose, appeared as counsel for the plaintiffs; and Mr. I Attorney-General James, Q.(' Mr. Sowler, Q.C., and Mr. Milwaid, appeared on behalf of the defendant. The custom of electing wardens at Pre-itwicti W" stated to have be-n that the out-going churchwarden, without any meeting of the parishioners being held, pre- sented to the rector one or more persons at his own dis- Iei-etioii, and from those persons so presented the rector appointed the warden. The outgoing warden could, and indeed frequently did, present himself in this way. The custom w.n now to be proved by usor, and a point of law was now raised in opposition, on the ground that the custom was not a good one. Reserving, therefore, the point of law for the court above, it was for his lord- ship to determine to rule whether or not the custom was a valid one. In April, 1S1 ">2, the parishioners presented to the Rev. Henr" y Mildred Hirch, the rector of Prestwich, t requi- sition requesting him to call a meeting of the parishion- era, for the purpose of the election by them of a church- warden; but, after consulting his (liwesaii, the rev. gentleman declined to interfere with the established custom. Ill April, 1863, however, the parishioners did hold a meeting, the usual public notice being given, and they adopted resolutions appointing the churchwarden at that meeting. The rector did not acquiesce in this, but, still following the previous custom, appointed the churchwarden,andheneethe dispute. A great num- ber of witnesses were called to prove that the electing the churchwarden had been as stated the rector stating that in his selection from the persons presented to him by the outgoing churchwarden he atways consulted the wishes and feelings ot all classes and creeds as to tne persons who would be most acceptable to them for the office of churchwarden. The church rates, when col- lected, all went into one fund. The learned Attorney-General said the case for the plaintiffs was pretty much that of the defendant. He contended there was no such evidence of custom as could be submitted to the jury. The custom must of c(,tii,.w. be iiiiriiein(,t-ial, ,ttid it must be invariable -ei*ther from the going to or the return from, he didn't care which, of Richard I. from Palestine. It must be uni- form, and the Attorney-General contended that the custom now set up had neither been invariable nor uni- form, and so far from being immemorial, dated in fact 01111" fWIJ) 1847 A somewhat lengthened argument ensued, and it was ultimately agreed to take a verdict for the plaintiffs for £6, leave being given to the defendant to move the ¡ superior court. j THE FOREIGN ENLISTMENT CASE. In respect to the cause "The Queen v. Jones and Others," in which Messrs. Jones, Highat, and Co. are charged with enlistment here for the Confederate cruiser Florida, his Lordship said he did not think it could be tried here, the pleadings not having been made until after the assizes had commenced. Mr. Temple, Q.C., said he appeared for one of the de- fendants, and his friend Mr. Mellish, Q.C., appeared for the other. They had had one consultation already, but the point started by his Lordship had I not suggested itself to them. They would consi- der it.

mtiøttUantouø. The births of 974 boys and 923 girls, in all 1897 children, were registered in London last week. The average number in the corresponding weeks of the pre- vious ten years was 2063. About two acres of the forest of Chantilly have just been destroyed by a fire, caused, it is supposed, by a lighted match or cigar being thrown into the grass. The flames were fortunately got under in a short time.. The expert "f Paris mauutactnres continues to in crease. The demand for firearms from abroad was never so great ;w ftt present. One gunmaker has an order on hand for 6000 revolvers for Sweden. The foundation "tone of a new infirmary, which is to cost upwards of X 100,000, was hid at Leeds on Tues- day. The site is in Great George-street. The entire cost, except X35,0 (I (the proceeds of the sale of the old building aed grounds), has been defrayed by public sub- scri ptions. On the 17th of March the infant child of their royal highnesses the Prince and Princess of Wales was vac- » ciuated. The vaccine produced the desired effect, and the royal infant has passed through the various stages of the process in the most satisfactory manner. The extensive works of Messrs. Hoak, tanners and leather merchants, West Port, Edinburgh, were totally destroyed by fire on Tuesday morning. The damage is estimated at £ 15,000, and is covered by insurance. About 100 persous have been thrown out of work by the disaster. The Japanese ambassador, with a suite of 50 persons, are telegraphed from Suez. Besides Paris, where they are to apologise to the Emperor f r the misdeeds of the Tycoon, they are to visit t.ondon, Vienna, andalso Switzerland, whither they are going to see an existing republic. We have discovered the motive at the bottom of the German mind which promptel the invasion of Den- mark. It is veneration for the memory of Schiller. The countrymen of that great post h.-ivci thought to do him honour by playing "The ltobber."—Punch. A barque of 150 tons burthen, hiving 120 coolies, and a avw oi 14 hands on board, has been destroyed by a water spout in the Indian seas. Only seven of the coolies escaped, and one of the crew WIIA drowned. The whirling motion of the waterspout lifted the ship three feet from the water and completely cap- sized her. A beautiful east window has been placed in the chancel of St.. Mary's Church, Nottingham, in memory of the late Prince Consort. The cost of the memorial has exceeded £ l,()D0. A description of it having been forwarded to the Queen, her Majesty expressed thanks for this mark of admiration of her lamented husband. The fndependance tells a good story of a clerical col- lector of subscriptions for the Legitimist cause. A. French nobleman regretted that he had no money to spare, but that lie was ready to give his blood for the cause the prelate feared that "it would be of little use, since the Count de Chauibord was not accustomed to m.ke black puddings ?" SIR Rowr„\Nn HILL has addressed a letter of thanks to the Lords of the Treasury for the flattering notice they have taken of his services in awarding him his full salary as a retiring allowance. At the same time he takes objection to a passage in their minute intimating that he was not the first to suggest a uniform rate of penny postage, and cliims for himself the sole and ex- elusive credit of having made the suggestion. To show that Mr. Wallace, funnerly member for Greenock, had not made the suggestion before him, he quotes from the last speech Mr Wallace made on postage reform before the publication of his pamphlet, in which he advocates a minimum charged of 3d., and an additional penny for every 50 miles. THE SHEFFIELD CATASTROPHE.—The inquest on the bodies of those who died in the Sheffield catastrophe was concluded on Thursday, when the following verdict was returned We find that Thomas Elston came to his death by drowning in the inundation caused by the bursting of the liradfield reservoir, on the morning of the 12th of March instant. That in our opinion there has not been that engineering skill and that attention to the construction of the works which their magnitude and importance demand. That in our opinion the legis- lature ought to take such steps as will result in a govern- mental inspection of all works of this character, and that such an inspection should be frequent, siiffleient, and regular. That we cannot separate without expres- sing our daep regret at the fearful loss of life which has occurred from the disruption of the Bradfield reservoir." THE OXFORD DECLARATION-.—The Rev. James Hil l- yard, in a letter to the Star, says In common with the rest of the clergy of England and Ireland, I have received a copy of the above declaration, with a request that I would sign it "for the love of God and the sowtilw of men." I am further told in a stibjoine(I note that a "copy of the declaration, when signed, will be forwarded with the signatures to each of the archbishops and bit- hops of England and Ireland." For this last, if for, no other reason, I decline to attach my signature. It is a blow secretly struck at the independence of the clergy, which I hold to be my bounden duty to resist. The clear intention of the appended note is to terrify the io- ferior clergy intoa withholding theirnamesat their peril. The value of signatures so obtained may easily be con- ceived. But the principle involved is a serious one aft affecting the position of the clergy and against it, as one of their number, I beg solemnly to protest." PERSECUTION OF THE MISSIONARIES IN ABYSSINIA. Painful intelligence has been received from Ahyssinia of the cruel treatment which the Itev. Mr. Stem, and his colleague, \.r. Rosenthal, agents of the London Society for the promotion of Christianity among the Jews, had suffered from King Theodore. It appears that as Mr. Stern, Mr. Rosenthal, and Mr. Haussman were return- ing from their mission to the Jewish Falashas, they call- ed to take leave of the king in the evening just after his supper, a time of the day which, being a breach of the customs of the court, gave great offence. Mr. Stern's address to the king was badly intrepreted by his two native followers, and the king became so angry that he caused the interpreters to be so severely flogged that they died itt the night. Mr. Stern, under alarm and excitement, hap- pened to bite his tingers. This unhappily is considered in the country as an offensive threat of revenge; alill the officers attendillg on the king having called his at- tention to it, he ordered poor lr. Stern also to be cruel- ly flogged; and then sent him to the tent in chains. Mr. Rosenthal is also in confinement. Our consul, Capt. Cameron, hearing of this, sent for the Rev. Nir. Fkd, a German missionary, well acquainted with the verna- cular Amharic, and with whom the king was on friend- ly terms and they called together on his majesty but he refused to see our consul and placed him under snr. veilance. He sent Mr. Flad to request Mr. Stern to apologise for having insulted him in the presence of his subjects. Not being satisfied with the answer, he kept him still in confinement, though without chains, and ill- tended bringing him to trial. He allowed Mr. Haussman to leave the country, and it, is from this gentleman, after his arrival at IChaatoum, the melancholy intelligence has been received. A nOYAI, CHRISTEXIXO. —When George Augustus of Hanover was invested with that title, after the accession of his father as George I., he was already the sire of four children, born in Germany—Frederick, Anne, Amelia, and Caroline. The first child born alive, after the Prince and Princess of Wales were established in this country, was the short lived George William, at- whose baptism some of the august company had nearly come to fisticuffs The King had undertaken to stand sponsor, and he had consented to accept his brother, the Bishop of Osnaburgh, for his fellow gossip. Hot ou that gloomy christening day of November, 1717, his Majesty appeared in the Princess's bedchamber, were the cere- mony was to be performed, with the man whom, of all others, the Prince of Wales most cordially hated—tile Duke of Newcastle—that l'elham, whom Foote has un- pleasantly immortalized as )latthew )lug, in the" )byor of Garratt." This baptism was not only mean in the man- ner of it, I)tit ignoble in the conduct of some who were- present. It wa. proper)." said to have been done in "hug- ger mugger." While the officiating prelate read the prayers, at the foot of the bed, oil which the Princess re- clined, the Prince stood on one side, fuming with ill-sup- pressed rage. The King and Newcastle, whom his Ma- jesty insisted upon having as a fellow-sponsor, stood on opposite sides, not ill-pleased to witness the vexation of which they were the cause. But when Wake had closed his book, and his chaplain had murmured A men, tho Prince of Wales stretched across the couch, thrust his fist towards Newcastle's face, saluted him with a hearty You rascal!" and pelted him with menaces of here- after finding or "fighting him." It cannot be dis- guised that in St. James's Palace there was emphatically a row of a very vulgar sort. And it terminated by the King turning son, daughter-in-law, and grandson, into the street, on that very wretched November afternoon. Where they were to go he neither knew nor cared. At all events they should not stay tbere! Here was a close to a christening festival! What was to be done! The Prince and Princess looked at their chamberlain, the Dutch Lord Grantham, the D'Overquerque who,. at King William's death, had assumed the name of Nas- sau (in spite of the old King's prohibition), and thus had manifested his pride in being even illegitimately descend- ed from Maurice of Nassau. The Prince and Princww looked at their chamberlain, and Lord Grantham invited them to his house, in A lbemarle Street, where they lived in private lodgings for well nigh a whole twelve- month. '1 he baby, thus unmannerly christened, soon after died. The Duke of Newcastle, by virtue of his office in the royal household, had to arrange the funeral in the abbey. Satirical persons, thereupon, observed that the duke had introduced the little prince, not only into the bosom, but also into the bowels of Clwrdl "ComMit Magatine for April.