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liLANDUDNO. XKMitT ftmMa B?nM —The winning aumoer I of drawing for the .dum is No. 60, being Mr Lakin, Llovd-strsel. "—Mr Lauranoe T Dali y>s~ THE PBIHB M.?B.MrL.ur.nce?'s „ -r .Hnctad .dience! to St. George a rrTn^thia weak in the above comedy, whioh was well put on the atage. ouc*Cov*t.-On Tuesday, before Mr J. R. L. Hariedine and Mr Bliss Jones, an old offender at Conway named J aba Rowlands was brought op under warrant obarge* with having, on two occa- sious. been drunk and disorderly at Conway. He was senteuoed in all to twenty-one days imprison- meat, with bard labow. LABOURERS ON STRIKB.—On Monday morning aboat a hundred laboerere, employed by the various building oontraotore in the town, struck work for aasdvanoe of 4s par week. The masters, including Meiers T. ancl Owen, Thomas Jones, Edward Edwards, and others, soon issued a piacard, ,,Wanted fifty laboaters, at 20s per week. This rdily brought the tinkers to their BenMs, and 1 resumed work Wednesday morum?. The building trade will be very brisk for about two mA DascRTsit.-At the Police Court, on Monday, before Mr J. R. L. Hazledine and Dr. Bold Wil- liams John Burke was in custody, charged with deserting from the Carnarvonshire Miliia during the last training.—la reply to the Beuob colour- Sergeant L??is ..id that the prisoner had attended three tMioine* previously. He WHS now fined 40s or seven days' hard labour. He had no mouey, and was detained in snstody. Tnz WEEK op PaAtgR.-Duriug this week services haw been held at the Nonoouformiat chapels in aoaordanoe with the programme of the Evangelical Alliance, the servioes beinq, held at noon and at seven in the evening. The officiating ministers have included the Revs. J. Raymond (Baptist), C. T. Astlev (Presbyterian), Geo. E. Catlin (Congrega- tiooalist), S. Crump (Wesleyan), and H. Barrow Williams (C.M.). The attendances at the meetings have been rather meagre. PRIHKOSK LKAOCE ENTERTAINMENT.—Next Thura- day evening suotha of these eujoyable entertain- mants is aunouneed to take place in St. George s Hall. There will be plenty of variety iu the pro- gramme, which will iaolude tabau.r vivants in six soeaes, entitled The sleeping beauty." We under- stand that the ooetumes will be magnificent. Songs will be given between the soenes, uatl the evening will oloae with the popular farco "Doue Brown (Graven), nnder tbe It..ge management of Mr A. H. Haghes. THE VOLUKTEE* BALL.—The most successful event of the kind ewf held in Llandaduo was the baD given in the Masonic Hall on Tuesday evening under the auspices of the Llandudno Corps 2nd Volunteer Battalion Royal Welsh Fusiliers, there beibg a very large attendance, and all the arrange- ments were. most satisfactorily carried out. We never saw the ball so prettily decorated with flags, mottoes, evergreens, and military accoutrements. Great oredit is dae to the hon. sees-, Messrs Frank Sarson and H. Crookatt, for the pretty appearanoe of the room, they having taken groat pains to decorate it. Mr Jas. Burwell presided ably at the piano, and Mr Allan Sumner, of the "Grosvenor" Restaurant, gave every satisfaction I in theoatering department. Among those !present wao:-Mra F. Chautray, Mrs Joces, Miss Brookes, Misses Corns, Miss L. Corbin, Miss Crookatt, Miss Dickin, Misses Edge, Miss Eaton, Misses Fisher, Mils Jones, Miss Jones (Junotion Hotel), Miss Jones (Conway), Miss Mawson, Miss Parr, Miss F. Parry, Miss Parry, Captain Ashley, Lieutenant Sarsor, Masars Wm. Brookes, G. H. Brookes, Cornwall, S. Chantrey, Frank Chantrey, Fred Chantrey, B. R. Edwards, R. Fisher, B. Griffiths (Conway), G. H. Healy, L. Hughes (Conwav), J. Jones, W. Ellis Jones, Dr. Jones (Oonway), T. O. Owen, J. Phillips, Theckstone, W. Ww*, H. R. Ward, J. Williams, Sergeant Keigwin; MrF. H. Sarson,Mr H. Crookatt, &o. Danoing was kept op until four o'olock. METKOBOLOOICAL BuoisTaia.-Kept at Llandndno Pi it, December, 1889. Barometer chart. Days of the month:- DinJ«w.. cf Thermo Ml!. ?" ?.Tl Jlu. Mm. "'?. ?'. 1 B.W, 44 40 43 44 2 S.W. 43 34 43 45 3 S.E. 41 31 43 45 4 B.E. 35 33 43 44 5 S.E. 42 34 45 49 6 S. by W.36 34 44 47 7 N. 43 41 41 45 8 S.W. 43 37 42 44 9 S.W. 49 39 46 47 10 W. 52 40 45 49 11 N. 41 40 44 48 12 W. 40 37 49 55 13 W. 44 42 44 48 14 S.W. 42 32 43 47 15 S.W. 45 39 44 47 16 W. 48 42 44 45 17 W. 52 40 49 44 18 S. 52 48 50 52 19 S.W. 51.. 44 47 51 20 W. 47.. 36 48 50 21 N.W. 42 40 46 49 22 W.S.W. 47 41 45 47 23 W.S.W. 46 43 40 50 24 S.W. 47 39 56 55 25 S.S. W. 48 43 49 54 26 S.W. 45 42 47 50 27 S.E. 42 40 47 51 98 B.B.E. 39 30 40 45 29 W.G.W. 35 34 41 43 30 S.W. 40 39 37 42 31 B.S,W 41 40 41 45 MR AND MRS # £ ,BDINE'S FAREWELL PARTY. 08 Thursday evening, the 2nd inst., Mr J. R. L. Haalodine, J.P., and Mrs Hazledine, of PendvSryn who are shortly leaving Llandndno, gave a farewell dance at the Royal Hotel to upwards of a hundred of their friende in Llandudno, Conway, Penmaen- mawr, &o. Mr Haaleditie and his family have resided in this looalily for a period of fourteen years, daring whioh time they have gained the esteem of a large cirole of friends, and the respect of all olasaes of the oommunity. Mr Hazledine has been a publio man, and has taken sometimes a prominent part in looal matters. He was for some years chairman of the Llandudno Conservative Association. We have known him to preside at meetings of all kinds- politioal, religious, and on varion8 oooa8ion, and mve always been struck with his great impartiality and sound common sense. He was tberafotelooked up to by Liberals and Conservatives,Nouoonformists and Churchmen, as a man of admirable discretion, and worthy of the highest esteem. As a member of the Llandndno and Conway bench of magistrates Mr Hazledine will be greatly missed, owing to his regular attendance to his magisterial duties, his legal knowledge, and his evident love of fairplay. He appeared particularly anxious to elicit the real factf- in a case, and to d is. pense justioe accordingly. When the Llanddnlas strike difficulty arose, and affairs assumed a oritioal aspeot, Mr Hazledine was deputed to go there in ohargo of forty oonsUbles and a hundred soldiers of the 80tb Regiment to keep order. He Wal there a month altogether, and showed such aood discretion that uo disturbance of a serious nature arose. Not only a large cirole of private friends bat all classes of the public will regret to loss suoh a usetal publio man. On Thursday evening the danoe began at 8.30, the musioal arrangements being under the manage- ment of Mr John Davies, bandmaster. The epaoioas room was elegantly decorated, and the party was kept up merrily until three a.m. The following is a list of the invited gpests, most of whom were present Rev. J, 1" Mrs Morgan, Rectory, Llandndno Rev. H. and Mrs Rees, Vioar- age, Conway; Rav. and Mrs Tudor 0"ea. Sywell House, .LlaDdDduo; Mr Tador Owen, Ur D. Owen, and Mr W. Owen Rev. W. Lewis and Ry. H. L. James, ourates of Llandndno; Colonel an4 Mrs Phillippii Church Walks; Major and Mrs Eranter, Plas Cooh, Anglesey; Colonel Ander- son, Mr and Mrs H. Eseeshaw, Penmaen- mawr; Mr and Mrs Finobam, De^anwy; Mr Comp- toa Normai), Mr and Mrs Anderson and Mr Hayden, grys Conway Count Sforza, Mr and Mrs Hartley, Deganwy; Major and Miss Ellis and Mr Ellis, Conway Miss Walmesley, Oonway; Mr and Mrs Wood and Mr H. B. Woo' Conway; Mrs Goode, Holm Lea Miss Hanmer, Dr Jas. Niool, and Miss Charieswonh, Warwick Housei; Dr and Mrs Wm. Niool, North Parade; Mr and Mrs R. S. Chamber- lain. Plas Brith Mr John Horton, Mr W. Hortoc, Mr Cohen. Miss L.I Touohe, Mr and Mrs Wells, Mi, Gurney Mr AtUn, Mr R. AtMn. Mr K. Bold Wil- MMttTttM XMt!Md. Mrs MaplM. Mr. Mdthe I Mw. Syn &rimth. Mr Glvn Grtmth, Mr ?' GHyn OfMt?. Ma aiffMd. Mr GiNMd. O.pn AD rs garden, Llwyn; Dr and Mrs Dalton and tteMisses [ Dal too, South Parade; M. and Madaow Riviere, Bod Alaw; Mrs Hollick, Captain and Miss Todor, Captain and Mrs Arnold, Mr and Mrs Rushton, Colonel and Mrs Stewart, the Misses Williamson, Mrs and Miss Rawson, Miss Bullen, Miss bsgle Dr and Mrs Le NAve Foster and Miss Foster, Miuydon; Mrs and the Misses Peers, Mr Peers, Misi B. Hurtt, MiM Williams, Miss Howarth, Mr ?°?°,'? and Mrs E. Wood, Mr Owen Owen, the Misses Bartt, Mr and Mrs Laydbok, Mr and Mrs E. Brooke (Pabo), the Misses Hutahinson, Miss Dawson, Mrs Pbilpot, Mrs Mogg, Miss Arden, Miss Ridpeth, the Misses Clough, Rev. J. Ellis, Mr Saager, Mies Seafier, Miss Jenkins, Mr Anderson, Miss Gough, and Major Healey. Mr' ?Dd Mrs H&zledine purpose leaving for Brus- sels in Marob,intending to have son ? of their family educated there. WEATHER REPORT FOR DECHMBER, 1889. I The weather on the whole was oalm, mliO, ana fine, though low temperatures ruled about the be- ginning and end of the month. Nevertheless, there were 19 days when the temperature was equal to or above the average, and without a break from the 13th to the 26th inclusive. The mean tempera- ture of the month (42-9 degrees) was 0 4, or nearly half a degree above the average, and the minimum thermometer never fell to 32 degrees or under,exespt on four nights—the 3rd, 4th, 28th, and 29th. The greatest frost occurred on the 4th, and amounted to 4 degrees. The extreme maximum (55-2 degrees) oocurred on the 17th, and the extreme minimum (29 degrees) on the 4tb. The monthly range was therefore (26-2 degrees, being 1'2 degrees below the average, while the siean daily range (8'8 degrees) was 0 3 dejrees above the average. Rain fell on 13 days, and the aggregate amounted to 2-97 inohes, being 0'009 inohes or three per tsnt. below the average. The greatest fall (0-410 inohea) occurred on the 23rd, but from that date to the 30th not a drop fall. Of this amount, 78-6 per cent. fell during night and 21'4 per oeut. during the day. The rainfall at Llaudulyn, so I am informed by Mr Marks, clerk of the Improvement Commissioners, I amounted to 10*65 inohes. The mean humidity of j the air (80 degrees) was 2'7 degrees below the aver- age. No snow fell at Llandudno, bat some was seen to cap the distant mountains on the morning of the 19th, and the day was very windy. A strong wind also occurred in the night of the 7th, and westerly and Booth-westerly winds prevailed generally dnring the month. Lightning was seen in the evening of the 10th, but no thunder was heard. The barometer mlod high during the fi.'st eight and last aeven days of the month, when the meroury never fell to or below 30 inohes. The extreme maximum (30-680 inohes) occurred on the 7th. and the extreme minimum (29-200 inohes) on the 10th. The range for the month waa therefore 1-480 inches, while the mean pressure amounted to 29'755 inohes. There was no absolute fog during the month, though the atmosphere was slightly hazy on several occasions, particularly on the 5th. In proof of the mildness of this climate, the following plants are to be seen in most of our gardens still in 110wer:- 1 mignonette, 2 oarnation, 3 periwinkle, 4 laurus- tinns, 5 wall flower, 6 geraniums, 7 stocks, 8 polyanthus, 9 primrose. 10 veronioas (varieties), 11 cystious raoemosus, 12 rosas, 13 Christmas roses, 14 violets, 15 nsoalonia (varieties), 16 yellow jes- mine, 17 sazania splendeus aarea, 18 narcissus, 19 baberis, 20 snowdrops, 21 haliohysam (everlast- inll). The weather throughout England and the United Kingdom was similar in oharacter, but mnoh more pronounced in several of its worst features. For the first flvs days hard frost generally prevailed in England, and was aooompanied with more or leas fog. The minimum thermometer was 22 degrees at Oxford and Cambridge, 25 degrees at Loughborough, 26 degrees in London and at York, where Bkating was going on in the saburbif. On the Continent the frost was far more intense, and at Paris the thermometer fell to 16 degrees. An immense number of skaters visited Ken- sington Gardens, Regent's Park, Riohmond and Bushy Parks, on the 4th, the ice being in oapital condition. There was skat- ing also in the Lincolnshire fens, and mauy other parts of England, This frost seems to have generally broken up on the 5th; but cold weather, though somewhat less sharp and last- ing, set in again pretty generally between the 11th and 12th, with the result that over England and Sootland a sharp frost was experienced at all the inland and many of the ooast stations. In London the thermometer went down fifteen degrees on the grass, and thiok hoar frost was formed, not only on the ground but on fenoes, walls and shrubs. On the Continent the weather was very cold. and the reading at Paris was 23 deerees. At this date there was every indioation of another sharp frost, but a sudden rise of temperature ocourred, and mild weather once more prevailed. Towards the end of the month a ahott spell of oold frosty weather occurred, but it was of shert duration. I happened to be in the neighbourhood of Wakefield (Yorkshire) at the time, and on the night of the 28th or 29th the thermometer fell to eighteen degrees, thas showing fourteen degrees of frost. On Saturday, the 15th. the river Mersey and its Lan caster and Cheshire banks irere enveloped in a thick fog. While artificial light bad to be used in the city, and vehionlar traffic was rather hazardons, the navigation of the river being oondnoted under diffionlt and perilous conditions, in fact the Bteaimers at five ferries could not run at all. For several days about this time very thiok weather was experienoei at the entrauoes to the ThameB aud the Medway, and Queeostown harbour was enveloped in a dense fog all day on the 16th. Dense fog was reported on the 30th from East Kent, Wiltshire, Berkshire, and the Tyne on the 29th and 30th. London was very foggy, and early in the morning of the former day there was a slight fall of snow, which continued to lie on the ground np till noon. Altogether I think we may say that the last month of 1889 was characterised by weather of a peoulilor and somewhat exceptionable charaoter. *° JAMES NICOL, M.D., Warwiok House, 6th January, 1890. I COUNTY COURT.—THURSDAY. Before his Honour Judge H. Lloyd. Aclminiitration Order. — His Honoar, on the application of Mr E. E. Bone, made an order relative to the affairs of Thomas Haghes, Penrhyn- side, the oreditors being several Llandudno trades- men, who had agreed to accept 12a per month. His Honoar made an order to that effect.-The total debts amounted to ICSO 19s. Application.—Mr James Porter made an applica- tion in the matter of ',he will of the late John Donning, Colwyn Bay, Mr B. Powell, station- master, Colwyn Cay, being the sole exeoator of the estate, and the widow, Mrs Dunning, guardian of the children, asked that 9160, balanoe of the ectate, be paid to her during her life or widowhood, with liberty to apply to the ccurt from time to time for an advanoe oat of the estate towards the maintenance and education of her children, and that Benjamin Powell be released from the execotorship of the will.—His Honoar eventually Ilowed 91 to be taken oat of court now, aDd £ 5 a quarter until revoked. E. H. IFilli!zww v. Hersee.-In this oase E. H Williams, ironmonger, Llandudno,sued Mrs Horsee, uphslstorer, for £ 5 0s lid alleged to be due for goo Is supplied.—Mr W. D. Henderson appec.red for the plaintiffand Mr R. Bellis for the defendan t.-The aoooants went back several years, there being nu- meroas small items.—Mr Bellis oalled attention to the faot that some of the items were eatered Hersee," some Mrs Hersee," and some M. Hersee," one item being 9s 6d for a football, and Mn Henee did not look at all like a footballer (laughter). The plaintiff's assistants bad been carelsss in making the entries, and there were three or four Mrs Hersee'e.in the town at the time. -Malcolm Hersee was oalled, and swore that he did not owe the plaintiff anything. All he had he paid for over the coanter.—Mrs Hersee also swore that she was not in the plaintiff's dabl-ilis Honoar said he could not mike an order, bat most nonsait the plaintiff without oosts. An Equity Suit.-Mr F. Nunn applied for the pay- ment oat of oonrt of a sum found to be due on an equity suit in which Owen Roberts, Colwyn Bay, was the defendant.—Mr I ,-ter applied for an adjournment on behalf of Mr Wallis-Davies, solioitor, Colwyn Bay, who bad been acting in the case and whose bill had uot been taxed. The delay in taxing the bills was owing to the dissolution of partnership in the Arm of Davies and Stabbs.—Mr Nunn protested against any adjournment. The delays which had already occurred were little short of soandalons.-Hiij Honour eventually adjoarned the application to the Conway court when Mr Wallis-Davies could satisfy him that the bills had been presented for taxation. An Advertising Dirputo.-Ed. Goulding, Boarding Establishment, was summoned by F. B. Satton Manchester, for the price of a "North Wales Directory."—Mr Gonlding said he paid 20s, and it was to be 10s for an advertisement and 10s for the book.—The plaintiff claimed that the 20a did not cover the prioe of the bwk.-Mr Goulding said he did not see the book until fourteen months after the order. -Verdict for defendant.

CONWAY. TOWN COUNCIL MEETING. The monthly meeting of the Corporation WM held at the Gailcihall on Wedneeaay afternoon. J Alderman Griffith Jones preelded in the absenoe of the Mayor (Mr A. Wood, J.P), who was in London and wrote that he oonld not be present. There were ttloo present: Aldermen John Williams, D. P. Davies, Councillor Hugh Hughes, Hugh Jones, Thos. Foulkes, Edward Roberts, William Hnghes, and Thomas Abram, with the town olerk (Mr T. E. Parry).The minutes of the previous meeting were read and passed.-The Town Clerk explained that Mr T. B. Farrington, borough surveyor, had gone to Carnarvon County Coart, he having been sub- poenaed to attend to prodaoe borouch documents respec'og markets and fair" in Conway, whioh documents were required in the shtep-stsaiing case being tried at that court. The Town Clerk added that be should have gone, but not being well he got them to request the attendance of trie surveyor. Alderman John Williams thought that the Connoill should be paid something in consideration of the loss of the surveyor's servioes. He did not see why the Counoil should lose the servioes of the surveyor in that way, and should allude to the matter farther at a future meeting. The Educational Deadlock,A letter was read from the Department in Loudon tating th%t, before taking any =r steps with Mfereaoe to previous letters allading to the inaotion or the School Attendance Committee, they would like to know whether there were any further replies to the letters in quoBtion.—It appeared that the School Attend- ance Committee had not met, and that nothing more oould be done until the recent letter was reported upon by thd COMMittOO. The meeting soon afterwards closed. BOARD OF GUARDIANS. The. usual fortnightly meeting was held at the workhouse on Friday, the Rev. Venables Williams (chairman) presiding. There were also present Messrs John Davies and John Porter (vioe-ohair- men), Rev. E. Hughea, Messrs A. Borthwiok, D. Morris, Hugh Davies (Eirias), D. Davies, J. H. Elias, with the olerk (Mr T. E. Parry). COMPLIMHNTS O* THB BBASOtt. The CHAIRMAN said: Gentlemen ot tae isoara, Mr Parry, and gentleman of the Press, I wii h you each snd all a bright and happy new year. May all the members of the Boavd and all who are with us haTe a bright and bappy new year (ap. plause). THE PREVIOUS MINOTXB. It was explained by tbe CHAMMAN that in oonse- quence of illness Mr Parry had not been able to complete the minutes of the previous meeting, and asked that those minutes be deferred until the next meeting. CHRISTMAS AT THE HOUSH. The MASTZR (Mr Jones) reported that on Christ- mas Day the dinner served to the inmates consiated nf roast beef, potatoes, acd plum padding. for which they were very thankful to the guardians. Christmas gifts were sent to the house as under -Mrs David Owen, Conway, letters Miss Hindle, Abbey Road, Llandndno, ditto; Dr. R. A. Priohard, tobaoco, tea, and oranges; Mrs Maurioe Roberts, Conway, tobaoco, tea, oranges, and sweets; Miss Morgan, daughter of the former vicar, buns, tobaooo, and snuff; Mrs Goode, Llandudno, books and traots Mr Reynold Williams, Conway, nweets.-On the motion of Mr Forter, seoonded by the Rev. K. Hughes, a cordial vote of thanks was passed to the kind dooora. PENNHYN SIDB CKAINAGB. The CHAIRHAN stated that the report oi Mr J., u. Farrington on the above sewerage scheme would in all probability be ready at the next meeting. EXTRAVAGANT OUT-BELIE* A OOSTLY PABPBH'8 FUNERAL. The CHAIRMAN wished to call attention to a case illustrative of the gross abuse of oat-relief, and shewing the way in which it was sometimes ob- tained from that Board. It was painful to refer to the case in point beoause the man had died, bat it was his duty to oall their attention to what he had witnessed at Colvyn Bay. A man oocapying a 910 house had been ill for the last two years or so, and during that long period had received 6a per week ont-relief from that Board. Mr BOBTHWICK For two years? The CHAIRMAN Yes, sir. I say two years more or leas to be within the mark. The man was also in a olub, and they took in lodgers who paid 2s a week each. The man died about a fortnight ago and I saw the funeral procession on the way to Llanger- niew, and what do you think I saw ? Three car. riages and pairs,and two carriages with single horsea. What do yoa think of that for a pauper's funeral ? I consider it a very soandalous shame that there has been such an abuse of out-relief for so long a time. The sympathy of people in Colwya Bay during the man's illness was un bounded, as Mr Porter knows. I said to Mr Jesse Jones (the relieving officer) this morning that I hoped he was not applying for funeral expenses. He actually replied that they had tried to get him to obtain funeral expanses on the ground that nothing was obtained from the olub referred to for funeral expenses. After much pressure on the subjeot from Mr Jesse Jones, the wife at last admitted that she would receive £3 12s from the club. I have taken the trouble, proceeded the Chairman, to ascertain what those carriages for tbe funeral would oost,and I find that the three carriages and pairs alone would cost £ 2 168 and that the total would exceed JE3. Mr BOBTHWICK askeit if the oarriages were sent by the friends of tbe deceased. The CHAIRMAN No, they were not. I hfre now discharged my duty in calling the attention of the Board to the oaae. Mr BOBTHWICK We sat last summer to go through these oases. Were the particulars of this oase laid before the Board at that time? Mr JESSE Jomzs Yea, and I explained that the man lived in a £10 a year house. Mr BOBTHWICK And did you explain that he was entertaining these lodgers ? Mr JESSB JoNzo Yes. Mr BOBTHWICK In that oase Mr Jones is exonera- ted from blame in the matter. The CHAIRMAN I did not oast any blame upon Mr Jesse Jones, because I was cognisant of these facts. Mr BoRTHwxcx Did you preside over the Board ? The CHAIBMAN Yes. Mr BOBTHWICK Theu I am afraid we shall have to hold you responsible (laughter). The CHAIRMAN I will supplement what I have said in this way. Mr Jesse Jones had bad an application from these people for additional relief to the extent of six shillings in order to obtain for the deceased suoh things as beet tea, &0., bat I stoutly opposed this. I, however, gave a lady in Colwyn Bay carte blanche to Igo to a kitchen and get anything required in the way of beef tea, mutton chops.and so on,for whioh I would see that payment was made, the money coming out of Church funds. When I next saw Mr Jesse Jones I told him what 1 bad done. Mr Jones said be was aware of it, but added that the woman was very muoh dissatisfied, and said the lady in question had only given her two skinny mutton chops." On asking the lady about it, she replied that whan she visited th house her eyes were opened, and Bhe oame to th: conclusion that it was not a deserving oase. Mr Jesse Jones has just informed me that it is positively the intention ut the relatives of the deoeaaed pauper to seize the furniture in the house, and he suggests that the guardians should put in a olaim for the furniture. That is a suggestion of which I strocgly approve. I do so in the interests of the widow, who Wonld otherwise become a panper. The CLERK said it was quite competent for the guardians to create a lien on the furniture. This suggestion was adopted, and the subject dropped. __d_- DEPUTY MKDICAU OFFICKB. In accordance with a letter from Dr. Prioe-Morris, the medical offioer for the Colwyn distriot, Dr. Montague Venables Williams was appointed deputy medical officer for that district. PETTY SESSIONS.—MONDAY. Before Mr H. Kneeshaw (in ths obair). Dr. James Niool,Dr. R. A. Priohard, and Mr Elias Jones. SERIOUS OHARGI AGAINST A CONWAY TRADESMAN. William Jones, ironmonger, High-street, was charged with having malioiously and feloniously attempted to set on fire a certain stable in the occupation of John Edwards Lewis, grocer, Stanley Buildings, Conway, on the 31st alt., bJ placing thereon inflammable enbstances, namely, papers saturated with paraffin and sulphur then lighted with intent to iujare the prosecutor. Superinten- dent H. D. Williams conducted the prosecution for the police. Mr R. S. Chamberlain, Llandudno, appeared for the defence. Superintendent WILIJAUS remarked that in pro- ceeding with an indiotableoffence the police, acting upon the advice reoently given at the Carnarvon Aasizes by Mr Justioe Wills, bad obtained the sworn information of Mr J. E. Lewis, the owner of the property where the alleged attempted arson took place. That was the reason he appeared in connection with the prosecution. Mr CHAMBERLAIN said that in the event of there being a case against the defendant he should ask for an adjournment for the production of witnesses, one of whom as the captain of the ship "Lady Neave," to whom the defendant had sapplied a quantity of the oombustible alleged to have been OMd in the present instance. The vessel had not j yet arrived at Gravesend, her port pf destination. The stable in question was sitnatod in cltse proximity M the quay. I Joan EDWAUDS LEWIS deposed that on the 314* nit, he met the defendant at the Gear. and DØD Ino, between 10.45 Ma eleven p,M. The ??trnd?nt zetuid to make huads with him aud hoooaae friends before the old year was out. They had not been on terms of friendship. The defendant refused to shake hands with him,andloalled him ths"bieett lias on earth (laughter). On the following morsing the stable man in the employ of wit.se. hreaght bile %:paroal with Hgnt of?re thereon, and the parql WM ? ?Mor&ted with paraffin ai!. He ordered tbt pww! to be h"nded over to the police, and it contained a quantity of sulphur wftppej Up in paper, thTp*f bearing the name of "W. G. W. Williams, che lot." The parcel was made up 81 tii?ow paper and brown paper, and was found to contain a proposal form apoa the Life Association of 9eot)Md. WitntM w?a insured In that association, and M wM tbe de- fendant. Mr CHAMBERLAIN conteuded that that statement was not admissible, aud the Benoh concurred. In cross-examination by Mr Chamberlain, the WrrNESB said the pappr oould not possibly have been picked up on his establishment. His stable was insured, but not the horse. Superintendent WKLLIAMS Has Mr Jones threat- ened you at all ? WITNESS No, not personally. Mr CBAUBIBLAIK objeoted to the question I In reply to a further question, the witness said he had not threatened the defendant. Mr CHAMBERLAIN remarked that there WM not tM slightest traoe of paraffin on the paper produced in court. J. H. DEANB, who said he wat an Assistant to the proseoutor, proved finding the paroel centaining the combustibles at eight o'olook on the morning of the 31&t December. The parcel was then horning, and he took it to his employer. It had been placed under the stable door. W. G. WILLIAMS, chemist, Conway, stated thai some time before New Year's Day the defendant purobased a quantity of roll sulphur at his shop, stating that he wanted it to repair lamp. It was wrapped up in paper similar to that proaaoed. Witness thought it was curious to ask for sulphur to repair lamps. The defendant had sulphur worth about a penny or twopence. Cross-examined by Mr Chamberlain the witness said that a few days previously he sold a quantity of sulphur to another party. P.C. J. GBIFFITH deposed having examined the parcel containing sulphur, and said that the pap6: surrounding it smelt strongly of paraffin. When served with the summons the defendant denied the charge, and said he was in bed about ten s'alock on the night in question. The defendant also said: Whatever there is between me and Lewis, I would never do that to revenge upon him." Mr CHAMBERLAIN, for the defenoe, contended that there was no evidence whatever to show that the defendant had placed the parcel in the stable. He submitted that there was no oase to go for trial. After the juaticea had consulted for a short time, the Chairman remarked that is their opision there was no oonneotion between tbe defendant and the sulphar parcel found in the stable, and they attet dismiss the oses.-On hearing the decision there was applause in court, which was at onoe sup- pressed.

LLANRWST. ALDRBMAN SAHUBT.SOII'e TBA PAILTY.-The Inmates of the Llanrwst Union are very grateful to Alder- man Samuelson, of Liverpool aad Trefriw, for his gsnsrosity and kindness in making their New Year's Day a cheery occasion. At the expense of the worthy alderman, a substantial tea consisting of ham,bread and butter, and currant loaf was served to the evident delight of those whose let in life is hard from whatever oause. Under the able management of Mr and Mrs Jones (the master and matron) everything went off well, Alderman Samuelson, the Misses Samuelson, and one or two of their friends, being present in the afternoon to witness what mast have been an oasis in the desert of panper life. In addition to the tea the men were presented with an ounoe of tobaooo eaob, the women with a quantity of tello and sugar, and the children with oranges. UNION SANITABT AUTHaiLrr-r.-The mopthly meet- ing was held at the Workhouse Boardroom on Tuesday, Mr E. Jones-Williams (ohairman) presid- I ing. There were also present Messrs Richard Morris, William Williams, David Roberts, David Jones, J. Evans-Jones, Revs. J. Gower and J. Titley Williams, with the assistant olerk (Mr R. R. Owen). -A letter was read from the St. Asaph Union Sanitary Authority, stating that their union had adopted the Infeotioua Diseases Notification Aet, 1889, the same to come into operation en the 1st February. The St. Asaph Authority also invited the co-operation of the Llanrwst Union and the ad- joining Authorities so that uniform action might be taken with the view af preventing the spread of in- fectious diseases in this district The Llanrwst Authority had already passed a resolution not to adopt the Aot, and the olerk was directed te write to the St. Asaph Anthority to that sffaot.-The other business was of s routine eharaatsr. PETTY Qaasiotra.—At the meeting of msgistratss on Monday, there were on the bench Colonel John- stone (in the chair), Dr Evans, and Dr Jones. Moses Davies, farm servant, Capel Garmon, was summoned by P.C. Bebb for being drunk and dis- orderly at Llauge ru law, As it was his first offsnoe, he was only fined 26 6d and costs.-David Davies and William Daviea. brothers, of Greeswen, were summoned at the instance of Mr Riohard James, agent for the Bryndyffryn estate, for damaging trees in a certain cover. The case was rovly by Edward Griffirhs, gamekeeper, and the f?fand?nts were;ordered to pay 6d each damage and 7. 6d eaoh costs.-Henry Lloyd and John Jones, Troforth Mill, Llangernibw, were summoned by William Owen, gamekeeper, Hafodunos, for night poaching. Mr David Jones, Llanrwst, appeared for the defen- dants, and npset the oase on a teohnioal point, the summons having been issued undsrithe wrong statute. The same defendants were also summoned by Cyffin Jones, Abergele, for having in their possession a oertain net, 120 yarda long, the net having been taken from his barn. After hearing the facts, the Bench ordered that the net be given np to the cam. plainant.-A case against a little boy named Hugh Richard Jonea, Tanyfoel, Capel Garmon, for kreak- ing a window, was withdrawn. ,1 ?HE IKTSBXEDIATB EDTJCATION ACT.-A meeting of th1t"e::aiRčiteDTid at thøA :,in¡¡ on Thursday,-the 2nd inst., Col. Wynne Finoh pre- siding, at whioh a memorial was adopted to be Bent to the Joint Education Committee of the County of Denbigh in favour of Llanrwst being selected as a suitable plaoe for an intermediate school ander the above Aot. The memorial set forth that, for West Denbighshire and East Carnarvonshire, Llanrwst was admirably situated for a school as contsmplatsd by the new Act. The memorial oontained the fol- lowing important points --I, That there is already in existence at Llanrwst a good sscond-grade grammar sohool with snitable school and olaseroom containing accommodation for 140 boys, also a good residence for head-master and twelve boarders, the premises being close to the town and in good repair, 2 That the present endowment of the sohool is in. sufficient to make it as sacoessful as it should be, but with the aid of oounty and Government grants it is considered that its usefulness aisd success would be materially Increased. It was further pointed out that in Llanrwst and the adjacent parishes there is a population of aboat 14,000, that th railway commnnieatioD to the town is good, l, d the odaing accommodation ample. The memorial also called attention to the faot that, in the report of the Departmental Com- mitte9 appointed in 1880 to enquire into the intermediate and higher rduoation in Wales, Llan- rwst wae named as a suitable oentre for a large county sohool.—It was resolved that the obsirman of the oommittee (Mr R. James) sign the memorial, and that it be forwarded to the meeting of the County Committee at Denbigh on the 22ad inst. CHRISTMAS TRiac AND SALI or WORK.—K detM- mined effort is being made in the parish to raise money to purchase an organ for the pariah church. With this objeot a Christmas tree and sale of work wae held ir. the National Schools on the first th ree days of the year, and, by dint of untiring efforts on the part of a host of workers, the substantial sum of jESS 2s lid WIUi added to the funda in hand. In addition to this, purses arid donations were presen- ted to the amount of je57 19., and by the kindness of Mr T. Rogers Jones, auctioneer, iC5 4s 2d was realised by an auction on Saturday evening. The objects for sale were exhibited at two stalls, pre- sided over by ladies of the Welsh and English o)n- gregations respectively. The workers at the former were Mrs Elias, Mrs Williams, Bryn Madyn; Mrs Peter Lewis, Mrs Morris Jones, Mrs Griffith Jones, National School Mrs L. P. Price, and Miss Davies, Scotland-street, and they were able to raise £43 15s 6d, which included L10 10s, the proceeds of a tea given by them in November. At the English stall were found Mrs Griffith, Brynderwen; Mm J. Blackwall, Mrs T. E. Joues, Mrs Jones, Sheffield House; Mrs MoEwen, Mrs tfugh Jones, and Miss Samuelson. The sum raised here, including a few pounds by varied entertainments given at intervals in the boys' room, wis nearly ESO. In the class- room a most exoellent refreshment stall was served by Mrs Jones, Bakehouse; Mrs Beetham, Mrs R. E. Williams. Miss Faiohney, Victoria Hotel; Miss Williams, Glanaber; and Miss E. Hugh Jones, who handed over nearly £10 to the food. In the boys' room a: stage was ereoted far the entertainments, with effective noenery representing a village inn, and rustio snrronndings painted at the Rectory with valuable sdvioe from Mr J. Roberts, painter; the footlights beitill admirably managed by Mr Jonathan Thomas, who lent several lamps and reo flectOr. and gave much of his time to their sopenn- tendenoe. About P,120 wM still be required lor an organ worthy of the church, and it is hoped that I this may be forthcoming without maob delay tbat tkq organ -a sy be ereoted this next eatnmer.

CoEjWYN BAY. I 8VDDBII DEATH.—Mr Charles Lever died on sun- daymorning at the residence of bis father, Mr Ellis Lever, Tanybryn, Colwyn Bay. The deceased arrived on Saturday to visit his father. On going to bed Mr Charles Lever appeared to be in his usual bealbb. but intho morning t eo ared tobein hi8usu.i heahb. but in the morning he was foand dead in his bed. The cause of death is stated to be heart disease. Mr Charles Lever was well known in the electrical and scletniflc world, and hadinveiited many useful appliances. Mr Lever was a member of most of the electrical sooieties of Europe and America, and held a diploma from Her Majesty & Government for services rendered at the London Fisheries Exhibition. Dr. Luckman, of Altrinoham, his medical attendant, who arrived by special tram at Tanybryn, Colwyn Bay, on Sunday, having certified that the deceased gentleman suffered from all affection of the heart, the coroner for Denbigh- shire (Dr. Pierce) decided that an inquest was annecessary. TITHE ASSESSMENT DISPUTE: THE INQUIRY ADJOURNED. Notices were recently issueJ oy the Under Sheriff of Denbighshire at the instance of Messrs Wm. Jones and Porter, solicitors, Conway, aoting on behalf of the Rev. W; Venables Williams, vicar of Colwyn Bay, empanelling a jury to decide with reference to a claim by the vioar for the payment of tithes on a plot of land at Colwyn Bay called Pendorlan, the owners being Messrs Thomas Lowis, Gartherwen, Bangor, and Mr William Williams, Sammerfield, Rhyl. The jury was summoned to mest on Tuesday, bat last Sunday notioes from the Sheriff's offices were received postponing the in- quiry. However, at the hour fixed for the inquiry oa Tuesday (10.30) Mr Alun Lloyd, solicitor, St. Asaph, representing Messrs Lewis and Williams and one of the jurors attended, none of the offioials connected with the inquiry being present. After a considerable dslay Mr Alan Lloyd informed the re- porters that Mr Bury, Wrexham, the Under Sheriff, issued notices dated 27th December that an inquiry to assess the arrears of tithe in question would be held 00 Tuesday, January 7th, at the Local Board offioes. His olients instruotel him to make all the neoessary arrangements, when, by registered letter dated January 4th, 1890, his clients at Rbyl reoeind a notice that the inquiry had been postponed and promising to give notice of the date of the adjourned inquiry. He (Mr Lloyd) received the notioe on Sunday andjwired to Mr Bury: —"VenablesWilliams against Lewis and Williams. A vrit of inquiry. I, aoting for defendants, insist on your proceeding according to notice. I shall be there.-Alan Lloyd." Mr Bury promptly replied Inquiry postponed at plaintiff's solicitors, request, proper notice not having beeu served on the defendant's solicitor by the Under Sheriff." By that morning's post he received a letter from Mr Bnry to the effect that if the inquiry had proceeded it would have been pnrely abortive owing to the pre- liminaries of theAot not having been complied with. Mr Alun Lloyd added that he had attended si as to put himself id a position to move the Court of Qasen's Benoh to set aside the writ of inquiry, and that was the course he should now adopt. Meeting the Rev. W. Venables Williams subse- quently,thereporters approached him on the subject, but the rev. gentleman declined to follow the ex. ample of Mr Alun Lloyd and address the reporters. We understand that the defendants have agreed to pay the amount and settle the dispute.

ABERFPEAW. TaB SUNDAY SCHOOL —OB New Year's Day the I Rev. John Richards, reete., gave his annual treat to the Chnreh Sunday School. About ninety Blot down in the Board School, and thoroughly enjoyed and excellent repast. In the evening a literary meeting in connection with the Sunday ¿ï was held. The eh?ir t:1 :l.1 ously and ably filled by Mr Robert Jones, Tymawr (Llandderfel Sohool). From a long syl- labus ef prepared subjects we notioe a few Oral questions on the life of John the Baptist," Maater Willie Richards, Rectory, alld R. J. Hughes, School House, equal. Essay, "Why I am a Churohman ?' best, Mr Owen Owens. Competition on the tune Stutgard:" 1. Miss M. M. Hughes, School House; 3, Miss Lizzie Hughss, Temperanoe. Carol sing- ing for non: 1, Mr William Parry; 2, Mr John Evans. Carol singing for women: 1, Miss M. M. Hughes 2. Miss L. Hughes. Verses, Christ in the manger:" 1, Mr William Roberts; 2, Mr Jobs Owen. Five minutes' address on The wise men of the;Eaat:" 1, Mr John Owen. Extempore speaking: 1, Mr John Owen; 2, Mr William Jones. The spaoioas room was crowded, and tb. prizls wire given by the rector. The adjudicators were stag- ing, Miss Gaynty priffitha, U.C. W.. Llanberis; Ray. John Thomas, C.M. minister, and Mr Hngh Jones, Tymawr; pat-try and prose, Rev. J. Riohards and Mr Hugh Jones. Besides those mentioned we noticed also present: Miss Owen, Prince Llewelyn Hotel; Miss Owen, Penrhyn Mrs Thomas, Chapel House; Miss Jones and Miss Williams, Tymawr; Mrs Hughss, Sohool House; Mrs Hughes, Tem- perance; Miss M. G. Williams, Tyddynhwrdd; Miss Robsrts, assistant; Rev. R. Richard*, Penrbos- llugwy; Rev. Meredith, rootor of blanddeosant; Mr John Williams, Waterside; Mr R. R. Owen, olerk of the Board,and Master Edward D. Williams, Tyddyn hwrdd.

BODEDERN. Naw YIIAR' Tmll.-Christmas and New Tear's tide has,always been a busy tims with the Chursh- people of Bodedern, and this year has been no ex- oeption to the role. Daring Advent special ser. mons were preached by Rey. J. Myfenydd Morgan, Llanvaelog; Jones, Holyhead; aad Hopkins, Rbosoolyn, The week before Christmas the Pell. rhos charity was distributed by Mrs Pryse in the soheolroom to 30 poor people, eaoh over 60 years of ago. The charity consisted af warm biinkets, flannels. shawls, and calico. Mrs Pryse aloo dis- tributed several artioles sent by the Ladies' Guild. On St. Thomas's Day the Bodedern eharities were distributed by the vioar and Mr Williams, the ohurohwarden. A large number of recipients re- ceived sums varying from five to one shilling sach. On Christmas Day the usual services were held in the chnrch. In the evening the sacred edifice was crowded and the service was full choral, and was frvatly enjoyed by the large congregation. Several carols were well sunik by Mr J. 1,1. Richards and party, Mr W. Davies and party, and Mr O. Wil- liams and parly. The church was beautifully dseorated by Mrs Pryse. the Vicarjtge; Misses Davies, Covent Garden; Miss Lewis, Llewelyn Lodge; and Misses Riohards, School House. On New Year's Day tbe annaal tea party was held in the schoolroom. About 130 sat down to an ex- cellent tea prepared by Mrs Pryse, assisted by the Sunday School teachers. In the evening a short meeting was held in which the statistics of the Sunday School for the past year were read. The register, which is most carefally kept, showed thst 125 names were on the roll. The highest number present during the year was 103 and 70 the lowest. white the average was 95. This was conlidersd very satisfactory by all present. Songe were given by Mr R. Parry and Mr J. LI. Richards. A vote of thanks to the vicar end Mrs Pryse for the treat was proposed by Mr L. Riohards, seconded by Mr O. Hughes and heartily supported by Mr Lewis. A large quantity of sweets and nuts were distributed to those present, the kind donors being Mrs Hughes, the George;'Miss Thomas, Sh*p; and Mrs Wil- liams, Uni/in House. A short time ago the mem- bers of tb, Sunday School clothing lab reoeived their tickets. Through the kind assistance of Miss Gervls, Treiorwerth Mrs Wynne Jones, Chester; Mr it. J. Wynne Jones, Middlehurst: Revs. H. Wynne Jones, Beaumaris; J. W. Wynne Jonea, Carnarvon; and Mr W. Jones, Hen- ley-on-Thames, the vicar was able to give every member a handsome bonus, varying from five to two shillings each according to their attendance at sohool and the services.

BEDDGELEE,I!. TEA PARTY.—A very successful tea party was held at the National Schoolroom on Saturday, the 4th inst. The Sunday School scholars looked forward to it with great interest, and they thoroughly eD- joyed themselves. Prizes were given for best attendance; the competition for first and second prizes was very keen, and several oame off victor- ious in this respeot, the Sunday School having beeu well attended during the year. The musioal enter- tainment was warmly appreciated, part being taken in it by the Sunday School ohildren, Mr S. M. Jones. Towyn, who was very heartily received; Miss Gaynor Owens, Miss E. C. Owens, Miss E. A. Williams, Mr H. R. Williams, and Master R. Ll. Williams. Warm thanks were given to those who so kindly contributed towards the expenses of the treat. and also to those who helped on the occasion. The Christmas tree, as usual, went off most success- fully; Owing to the kindness of contributors the things on it were this year especially good, to the great delight of the young people. Oranges were distributed to the children and others before drawing the proceedings to a olose. Oi Chriamas DM severs! OMote were niaely IDng at chareh. Da& wM AM?funy deoorM? &Dd on Satardty Doomber a8th? M itere&iDg Md !o<tracti? Mg& Itctern mtett&ioman6 WM jiven in the schoolroom. The slides, which were oonsiderea very good, were mostly on ancient and modern I Egypt-

BEAUMARIS. ST, MARY'S CHUSCH SUNBAY SCHOOL TRBAT.—A "O managers and friends of St. Mary's Church Sunday School decided upon the celebration of the ad vent of the new year by generously providing the oh? dren with repasts of te*, the 'ica?v itable bara bnth and the usual e(<-<"<? of the table at the Town Hall. The juveniles assembled in great force at the church, when a short service was gone through. After the service the children marched in profes- sional order down Church-street, to the Town Hall, headed by the school banner, and marshalled by Mr Robert Griffith, the superintendent of the school, Mr W. Delemere, Mr William Griffith, Mr R. L. Jonss, and the several teachers, both ladies and gentlemen, in the presence of a large number of people. Tea was on the tables punctually at four o'olock. After the gleeful young ones had taken their allotted position at the tables, whioh literally groaned under the good things, and grace had been sung, the fature matrons and embryo pater-familias commenced the ruthless work of demoliflhircfi the innumerable pyramids of bunloAf ar.d the galaxy of other delicacies. The guests taxed to the utmost the powers of the ladies and gentlemen who waited npon them, and it is superfluous for us to say that the waiters were unremitting in their attention. Amongst those who kindly presided over the tables were Ladv Ramsay and the Misses Ramsay, Mrs and Miss Skinner Jones, Miss Poole and Mrs Risk (Penmaenmawr), Mrs and Miss Ridsdale. Mrs E. R. Thomas, Miss Williams (Williams Bulkeley Arms Hotel), Mrs Evans (George and Dragon), Mrs Pryee Jonea, Mrs William Griffith and Miss Jones, Mrs R. L. Jones, Mrs and Miss Howell, Mrs H. Thomas the Miaaes Hughes, the Misses Jonathan, Miss E. Thomas, Miss Grace Jones, Miss Delemere, not to mention willing and attentive gentlemen, Grace having been suntf, Mr R. L. Jones, who takes lively interest in the sohool, announced before the children had dispersed that an entertsinmeat would be held at the hall in the evening. The waiters ana attendants,otherwise teaohera,then proceeded to re- gale themselves on the fragments which the younger folk had so considerately left behind. Thegraoe after meat having been said, the pleasant party adjourned till the evening. A rough calculation showed that about two hundred and fifty sat at the tables, and partook of the hospitality of the good ladies ot Beaumaris. The evening meeting commenced at eight prompt. Mr R. L. Jones conducted the meet- ing and opened the proceedings in a neat and effective speech, which had the additional charm of brevity. The programme was varied and interest- ing. The first part comprised oarols, songs ami recitations, the latter by Mr Elagb Parry, Lily Atkinson. Mary Grace Jones, and William Henry Jones. The second part consisted of a oantata entitled a Bundle of sticks," the characters being Mabel," by Miss Emily Thomas; Molly, by Florence Watson; Aunt Raohel," by Miss Howells; Dick," Fred MoKelwee; 'Bob, Willie Haghes "Dot," Edith Griffith and Santa Clans," by Mr William Griffith. Thelplace was supposed to be Mable's home with a Christmas- tree, which was gaily decorated. Molly represented a po.rly clad match girl, and there was also a small and full chorus taking part. The piece was exceedingly well rendered and greatly admired by all. and much praise is due to Mr R.L. Jones for the pains he has taken in teaching the children their respective parts as well as conducting the entire performance to snoha successful result. Master W. O. Griffith very ably accompanied on the pianoforte. After the singing of the National Anthem and the general audienoe had dispersed, the toys and sweets off the Christmas tree were distributed to the children, as well as some oranges, which were kindly given by Miss Williams (Williams Bulkeley Arms Hotel), and we must not forget to mention that Mrs Barber, of Margaret street, also kindly gave the children some sweets. A PRESENTATION.—A very interesting feature at the entertainment in connection with the St.Mary's Chnrch Sunday School was the presentation to Mr William Griffith, who has for about a quarter of a century regularly attended the Sunday School, and for upwards of fifteen years has filled the post of hon. secretary, with a beautiful ornamental ouckoo olook. Mr John Owen, who addressed the meeting in the vernacular, said he had much pleasure in presenting Mr Wm. Griffith with a small gift as a token of their respeot and high appreciation of his services in connection with the Sucday Sohool, and hoped he would long be spared to continue in the good work. Mr Griffith, upon being called upon to rsoeive the present, said he was quite bewildered, as he had no knowledge until that moment of the presentation. He could not find words adequately to express his thanks to the teachers and scholars for the present they had so kindly made to him, and I he sinoerely thanked them all. LIFEBOAT AND FIBE BBIOADE DINNER.—On Wednes- day. the 1st inst., the annual dinner to the crew of the Penmon Lifeboat and the members of the Beaumaris Volunteer Fire Brigade, through the kindness of Captain and Mrs Mitchell, Lleiniog Castle, was given at the Williams Bulkeley Arms Hotel in this town, at seven o'clock p. m., when Miss Williams, the manageress, provided an excel- lent dinner, which was thoroughly enjoyed by all. Sir R. H. Williams Balkeley, Bart., presided, and Colonel Hampton Lewis was vice-president. The president was supported by Mr W. M. Preston, the gallant nd popalar hon. ,retLry of the Anglesey Branch of the Royal Lifeboat Inatitation and also the Rev. T. Lloyd Kyffin, vicar of Hanfaes the Rev. Elijah OweD, vicar of Llanoed, and the Rav. Kyffin Williams. After dinner the President pro- posed the Queen," Tbe Prince and Princess of Wales and other members of the Royal Family," and The bishop and oleray, and ministers of other denominations," the Rev. T. Lloyd Kyffin responding. The Rev. T. Lloyd Kyffin then pro- posed "The army and navy," &0., ooupling with the former the name of Colonel Hampton Lewis, and with the latter Sir R. Williams Bulkeley, who has lately taken the command of the Liverpool Battery of the Naval Volunteers, and both res ponded. The health of the Marqais ol Anleeey the president o! the Anglesey branoh Sir Richard Bulkeley, the vice-president; Colonel Hampton Lewis. chairman of the committee, and Mr William !Prestoo, the honorary secretary; and we must not omit the muoh-reepected Captain and Mrs Hitohell, who were proposed and received with the greatest enthnsiasm. Success to the life- beat crew, andlalsi to the Fire Brigade" were alao proposed, the former by Sir Richard Bolkelev and the latter by Colonel Hampton Lewis. Mr Edward Thomas, of" Franklin fame," responding for the former, and Chief Petty Officer, W. R. Jones for the latter. Soags were sung during the evening by Mr W. M. Preston, Messrs W. Griffith, R. L. Jones, E. Thomas, W. Thomas, H. Jno. Davies (lifeboat craw), and John Lloyd (fire brigade). Mr Roberts, of Penmon Sohool, and Master W, O. Griffith (and not Miss Owen, as we shortly announoed last week) accompanied on the pianoforte. FIRS BRIGADB COMPETITION.—On Monday It a very interesting oompetition, in oonneotion with the fire brigade, took place in Beaumaris Castle. Sir Riohard Bulkeley, the Captain commanding the fire brigade, offered £2 as a first prize, and £1 as a second prize, to the two men who could get the engine ready for aotion in the shortest time. After a very close competition, the first prize was awarded to C.P. Offiler W. Thomas, and Fireman R. Anderson, time, 1 min. 57 BOOS.; the second prize to C. P. Officer Griffith Thomas and Fireman T. B. Walker, time. I min. 41 sees. Sir Riohard Bulkeley acted as judge. The weather was very uafavourable, but, in spite of all, Lady Magdalen and several other ladies and gentlemen were pre- sent witnessing the oompetition. A THRAT AND ENTERTAINMENT.—On Friday. the 3rd inst., the Beaumaris members of the Girl's Friendly Society were entertained at tea by the associates, Mrs Ridsdale and Miss Ramsay. The dining halt of the Grammar School was kindly lent for the evening by Mr Orme. Fifty girls sat down to tea at a table prettily decorated with evergreens from Treoastell. and foliage plants sent by Mrs Hampton Lewis, and were waited on by Lady Ramsay and her daughters. Mrs and the Misses Ridsdale, Mrs Kvffin, Mrs Slater Miss R. Owen, Miss Rathboue, and Miss Kirkman After the tea was cleared away, Miss Ramsay gave a short practical address oil the duties and meaning of the Girls' Friendly Society, and presented premiums for faithful servioe to Annie Griffith and Joanna Jones, and a bonus on savings to the latter. The party then prooeeded to play games and dancs the musio being kindly played by Mrs R. E. Owen and her daughter. All the young people appeared to enjoy the meeting thoroughly, and we trust will remember that it is possible to he merry and wise at th*? same time.

MACHYNL LETH. LECTURE.—" A wftlk through Bavaria ana over I the Alps to Austria," wM the aobjMt ot & very interesting lecture deHveMd at the Maengwyn Chapel last Thursday eveniig by M- Richard R?ea (Mafdwyn), Paris House, M?cbynUetb. to a large andlenoo. The chair WM t?kno at seven p.m by Mr Joeep? Evans J.P., Brony):(?. Tho t?tara was illustrated with diagrams and costumes, and the I proceeds given in aid of the Poplar Squaro Chanel Ragged School;

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CLYNNOG. SCHOOL TanT.- On New Year's Day the children attending Churoh bunday Sobool had their ausaal treat, consisting of plum-oaks, buns, jam, In abundance, provided by the vioar and his wife. When ample jastioo was done to the good things the children amused themselves very muoh by playing different games which were arranged for them and managed by friends. Also a Christmas tree was provided and given for the ocoasion by Air and Mrs BoanD, which was beautifully lighted up and decorated with substantial and useful articles, which were given by them to eaoh member. After the children had returned their warmest thanks and wished a very happy New Year to Mr and Mrs Beavan and the Vicarage family, they went home highly p)eMed and thoroughly enjoyed tbemaet?t. highly p leaving eaeh child received oranges and sweets given by Miss Pryee.

DOLGELLEY. DOLGKLLBY BOARD INFANT SCHOOL.—Mias M.gi Priohard, daughter of Mr Llewelyn Priohard station-master, Dolgelley, was on Thursday last, at a meeting of the Dolgelley School Board, appointed head teacher in the place of Mrs G.Treherna Morris who resigned on account of ilf-healtb. H&NtlLIN SCBOOL.-OD Toedsy last the pui;J attending the above school were treated to tett by Mrs Ashmore, of Borthwnog. The tea treat was of a sumptuous oharaeter—their being plenty of bread and batter, jams, cake, biscuits, Ac. Crackers of all description were given to the children. Christ- mas and new year's oards were given to every child to go home, and as they were leavin g Oranages and sweets were distri bated to them. rThe ChIldren sang several pieces very well, and racited poetry in a very creditable manner. There were present on the occasion: Mrs Ashmore and Miss Ashmore, the Rev. W. Williams, reotor Mrs Williams and Miss Williams, Rectory. Oa the proposition of the Rector, hearty cheers were given to Mrs Ashmore for her kindness, and the children all joined in for bar kindness, Blwyddyn nowydd dda i chwi,, saying in Welsh" Blwyddyn newydd dda i chwi." The school was nicely decorated by Miss Jones, the head teacher, and her assistants. Mrs Ashmore gives a similar treat annually. She takes immense interest in the school, and she attends once if not twice every week throughout the year at the sohool to teach sewing, Kindergarten, &c., to tbe rapil!, thus rendering the bead teacher much assistance! We understand that the inspector's report about this school after the last examination was very en. couraging. DUTB AND FUNERAL or Mø HUOH JOHN RSTELET. -As shortly announoed in our last issue the funeral of Mr Hngh John Reveley, Bryn* vgwiD, took place, on Tuesday, 31st December. The deceased died at St. Jaaes's-square, Bath, on th* 24th December, in his seventy-seventh year of a. When the sad news reached Dolgelley it imme- diately spread all over the town and neighbourhood, and was received with mncb regret. In tbeerea- iug of that day the church bells were muffled, and their mournful tdnes announoed to all who heard them ths death of one ot oar fellow-creatures. Mr neveley sncoeeded to the Brynygwin Estate, DJl. gelley, on the death of his father, be taing also the only son. He married Miss Reveley, of Chelten. ham, by whom he had issue several daughters. His eldest daughter was married to Mr Petit Jelf, .on of the late Rev. Mr Jelf, of Caerdeon; a second daughter became the wife of Dr. H. Lloyd Wil. liams, Fronheulog, Dolgelley, chairman of the Looal Board, and justice oti the peace and deprty. lientenant for the ooanty; and a third marriti Mr C. H. S. Buckle, son of Admiral Buckle, and died some years ago. The body was brought to Dol- gelley on the Monday evening. A large namber of people awaited the arrival of the traiu at the Dolgelley Station. The rector of Dolgelley con- ducted a short servioe at the ehurcb, and the body remained in the chancel of the church till the following day. At half-past ten on Tuesiav morning the funeral service was held, the Rev. W. Williams, reotor, officiating. The interment took plaoe in the new burial ground of the church. The funeral cortege was arranged in the following order:—The Rev. William Willianrs, rector; Mr Owen Edwards, Pwllheli, agent of the estate; tenantry of the estate acting as bearers the coffin; chief mourners, Mr Petit Jelf, Mr H. Lloyd Wil- liams, Fronheulog, Lieutenant Buckle, BOni-in.law; Mra Reveley, Mrs Jelf, Mre Williams. Fronbeulni. and Miss Mabel Reveley. Tbe procession wis ter- minated by other tenants, and many county magis- trates. Mr W. R. M. Wynne, ohairman oi Quarter Sessions; Mr S. Pope, Q.C., depnty. ohairman, and Mr C. Millard, magistrates' clerk and ander-sheriff for the county of Merioneth, were present. A large narnberof the inhabitantsol Dolgelley and the vicinity were in the procession. The funeral was a publio one; thia was not generally known, else no doubt the funeral w03d have been one of tbe largest seen in Dolgeliey. Tbe sides of the grave had been covered with moqs. flowers, < £ c., and the coffiu was profusely covered with wreaths, to. The ooffiu was of massive 01k, with plate bearing the inscription- Rugh John Re- veley Born 15th Maroh,1812 died 24th Dec., 1889." Magnificent wreaths and crosses were seat by the following Rev; W. Williams, Mr and Mrs C. H. Wynn, Mr and Mre T. P. Jones Parry, Mrs Knight Bruce, Mr Vanghan, Nannau; Mrs and Miss Vaaghan, Messrs Robert andJJohn Vauhan, Mr aad Mrs Owen, Hengwrtncbaf; Miss Ella Owen. Rev. F. P. Watkin Davies, Mrs 8haw, Mr and Mrs Richardson, Mr and Mrs Finley, Mr and Mrs Arthar Wbitaker, Colonel and Mrs Wickham, Mrs H. Lloyd Williams, Mr E. Harrison, Mr J. L. Taylor, Lady Walker, Lady Wyatt and Miss Wyatt. Mra Charles Wilkin, Miss Noyal, Mr R. J. Griffith, Mrs R. Ginchard Geach, Mrs Lloyd Wynne Jones, Rev. and Mrs F. F. Reveley, Rev. T. Reveley, Mr and Nfrs J. C. Hughes, Canon and Mrs F. T. Tyack and Mr r. Bidulph Goss, Mrs Watkin Davies, Mrs T. H. Thura ton, Mrs Charles Williams, Hengwm.Mrs Partridge, Farohynys, Mr and Mrs Holland, Caerdeon; family wreath; Mr and Mrs William Watkin, Mrs Phillips, the Brynygwin servants, Lady Walker's servants, and seven orosses and four wreaths without names. At thft funeral time the shop shutters were pat on the windows, and the blinds were palled down at all the hoaacs in town. The arrangements of the funeral were satisfactorily oarried out. The arrangement; at Bath were conducted by Messrs King and 0., undertakers of that place,and Mr Humphrey Owen. undertaker, and Mr Riohard Jones, New Shop. undertaker, had work allotted for them respectively in connection with the funeral. At the Merioneth- shire Quarter Sessions held on the day of the funeral, the Chairman, Mr W. R. M. Wynne, proposei: That the justices of Merioneth in Quarter Sessions, assembled at Dolgelley this 3ist December, 1889, do hereby convey to Mrs Reveley and her family their sincere condolence in the bereavement they have sustained by the death of Mr Hugh John Reveley, and desire to express the deep regret that they feel at the low of their valned colleague, the senior magistrate in this division and almost the aenior magistrate of the oounty of Merioneth."—Mr S. Pope seconded tbe proposition: it was carried unanimously. DEATB AND FUNERAL OF MR II. J. REVELEY, BRTSV- own».—The deceased gentleman was made a iustiee of the peace so tar back as the 7th February 1858, and from that time down to within a short time rf his death he was a regular attendant at t e Dolgelley Benoh of Magistrates and Quarter Sessions for the county of Merioneth. He hail for some years been chairman of the bench at Dolgelley. He always heard the oases brought before him with great patience, partioularlv the can affecting tbe poorer classes, and his decisions were alwavs very carefully considered and appreciated. To the oharitable inititution8 of Dolgellsy and neighbour- hood be was of great help. He was to a great degree the founder of the Dolgelley Conservative Club. He was the first movar in the forming of tbe Primrose League at Dolgelley, and for two years he was ruling councillor, and the habitation was never in saob a flourishing condition as when he was -èll enough to attend its meetings and pay attention to his duties. Mr Reveley was also a commissioner of taxes in the parishes of Dolgelley, Llanfaohreth, Llangelyain, Lian fibangslypen n ant, and Llanesrvn, and in this capacity he acquired a wide knowl-dse of the welfare of the people, particularly of the farming classes. He was alao a deputy-lieut?n*n' for the noanty, and although far advanced in veers he was present at tbe reception given to the Q ln in AnRaot last. He was an enthnsiaatio Loy.I,t and Conservative, but above all he was most anxious to deal fairly between man and man. He w** staunch sapporter of the Church of England and of the Establishment, believing strongly and honestly that the Christian religion should be part and parcel of the State and officially noticed, otherwise be firmly believed that Christianity would lit no dlshnt date softer. He was a considerate landlord,and the great respect in which he was hsld by his tenwn's "as showa by their attendance at the funeral. Mr Re?ty had alo held the ofE,, of High 8b<riff for the C&un y of Medonetb. Mr Reve?'o name wM the first in the list of patroDs of the Meriollelb Chair Eisteddfod held New Year's Day. The Rector of Dolgell.,y (the Rev. W. Williams) aD Sunday last, at tbe morning English service, it; an appropriate manner, »eferred to tbe dsoeaisd gen- tlwaan, They oould say of I him, the JteoterM>di that bit aim was parity of lit. and hoUness ot heart, am his OiLtward codduab %owed& odwo ?' ohatacterMad with simplicity, hoMK^, ?MA faithful- n. His laat words which he wtete '? nia ?'! Mid 1aå ..aria he spoU to ba wba ba iz been a helpmeet for him were two verses; OCM wm