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Cilir m-trn-6il-(1tltat. I From certain circumstances which have come to my know;cti;re within the lait few days I am led to believe that those who oarii their liveli- hood by letting loilginas do tif,t always exercise a due amount of circumspection when receiving into their households fetrangerg. Bangor is a favourite res>it of ocaasior ai visitors, and lodging house-keepers if not careful must some- times be victimised by persons who treit their debts in a nonchtlttnf manner, Trtdestiien, too, would do weil to beware of unknown customers. Take, for instsiuce, the case of an individual who suddenly appears upon the s:ene. fashionably attires himself, is ot good address and, appa- rentll of hgh respecUbilitr, and readily ingratiate" himself with the better classes of the inhabitants. Such a person, as a rule, can much more re idily oht »in unlimited credit than one who holds a st,ke in the town. He, perchance, ia simply a bird of passage, and takes infinite delight in setting traps for the unwary. It might be a? well before th-i arrival of next summer were some sxietv formed whereby hardships, or possib'e victimis it on, be obviated. In a small town like this where everybody practically knows everybody's business, it ought to be possible for tradesmen to make a com- bined stand against unknown intruders. Mis Johnson, the widow of Canon Johnson, recent y of flatifiethlu, Anglesey, and formerly of Llsniestyn, Carnarvonshire, has with her farailv, taken lip her residence at Glandon, near Bull Bay. Mm Johnson has not fallen entirely araoDgst strangers, for the lata reverend gentlt- man was for many \e*rs vicar of Llanbadrig. When did your Radical contemporary, Mr Editor, obtain the right to pOS3 as an authority on matters of good taste J I observe that this week it sees fit t) unwarrantly interfere in the election to the important and lucrative post of Professor of Philosophy st the University College of North Wales by advocating the claims of a particular candidate, for this is practically what its artcl. amounts t,. Though as is usual in such cases it begins by virtuously disclaiming any such intention, your contemporary proceeds to insinuate what it evidently has not the courage to prove, viz., that the College authori- ties in question are actuated by ant:-Welsh prejudices. If ;t imagines it has facts for this serious allegation let it state them so that they can either be confirmed or relut"d. It is cowatdly to proceed in this insinuating way which gives tie College authorities no oppor- tunity of defending themselves. If it objects to supplying facts, why cannot it let the Col'ege alone. u By the kind permission ot the Hon. F. G. Wynn, Glynilifor;, I am enabled to place before your readers, Mr Editor, some interesting particulars as to how the Island became the property of the Wynns of Ulynllivon. At the battle of Norwich (1549),in the reign of Edward VI., a gallant young man named John Bodral, of Bodral, who was afterwards father of Thomas WynD, of Bodral, and he founder of the Wynn family, cariied the standard of the Royalists. The batt'e raged fast and furious. At last the gallant standard bearer was surrounded but determined to die game. lie wrapped the Royal colour round his body, and taking the flag staff he bean to mow down the rebels all round him like ninepius. The battle was won, and tho King, hearing of the youniz manli gaNautr sent for him. On being asked by the Kiiaz where te came froT, he said Glynllivon, Carnarvonshire. The King then gave him the Island of Bardsey, and the land about Aber- daroti. A short time ago a paragraph in the North Wales Chronicle describing the mausoleum and monument and cross over Lord Nowbo- rough's last renting place, he having desired in his will to be buried there, on his favourite island. I believe it is said that the last time he -visited the island, saying good-bye to the island, he said, We shall meet again." The monumentean be een from all part, and acts .as a landmark for mariners at sea. Mr Wynn has also erected a monument over the graves of ithe monks, hundreds of whom chose the island for their last resting place. Mr Wynn having T-ead the paragraph in the Xorth Wales Chronicle, marked it out, and forwarded it to Sir Henry Poofiouby, Windsor, and Sir Henry asked hEr Majesty if she w¡)uld liie to read the aCcollllt of Bardaey Island. Stio read it. and told S r flenry towrte to Mr Wynn to tell him how interested she had been in reading it, as many years ago, whilst on a visit to North Wales (the Royal party wiltre staying at Penrhyn Castle) with the Prince Consort on a yachting eruise, she and the Prince landed on Birdeey Island, and were greatly int -rested with their visit to the island. There is an anecdote told of Lord Nelscn that he was onea weather-hound on Bardsey and enable t ) get on laud for a week. The late Mr Picton Jones, agent, eft into a great state of raigd, and at last biivd a tugboat, and put pro- visions &c on b)arii, nilt when the tugboat arrived on a Monday, his lordship I ad been able to land th £ day before, and when asked how he had L,(jt gn gli joyed a pleasinter j *eek,' I am pleased to learn from Captain Pritchard- R ivner that the fund for the restoration of Coedana Church now amounts to something like JE300, so thit there is a hope that building operations will be begun early in the new year. The other day Mr Richards received an anony- mous letter containing a cheque for 910. The late Mr Hemming, of Bentley Manor, and of 15, Grobvenor-place, London, whose death we recently recorded was the eldekt son of Mr William Hemming, of Uromsgrove, who served the office of High-sheriff for the county in 1845. Mr Hemming, lately deceased, was appointed High-sheriff of Worcestershire in 1863, and his name would have been on the list of sheriffs for this year for Carnarvonshire but for failing health and inability. He acquired his property iu Wales through his wife. On the death of her brother, the late Mr H. D. Griffiths, of Caer- hun, without if sue, Mrs Hemming became heiress of the whole of the Welsh property, both on her father and motlier.:s side. The la te Mr Hemming's brother had also been appointed high-sheriff for Worcestershire, and this circum- stance may be quoted as very rare for three members of tha isame family to have served this high and honourable office within twenty years of each other. Miss Gwennie Davies, youngest daughter of Mr William Davies (Mynorydd I, and sister of Mrs Mary Davies, will in February next leave England for Adelaide, Australia, where she will become the wife of Mr Hastings, principal of Adelaide College. Quite a sensation has been created in our little city within the II\,t ten days by the sudden disappearance of a gentleman who has posed as a veritable magnate in social circles,run up long bills with local tradesmen, and caused one or two ladies with whom he lodged to mourn his absence and shea tears over the slight remains he has left behind. His Honour Sir Horatio Lloyd, dealing with the case of Robert Slateum, of Rhyl, at the Bangor Bankruptcy Court on Monday, said the escapades of the bankrupt and his wife formed the subject mattar tor several three volume novels of more than average interest, but I have reason to believe that were the whole of the circumstances connected with our visitor disclosed they would form the materials for a rival story of Theodore Hook's "Jack Brag." The individual under treatment laid claim to being a member of the amtoeracv, but owin?, as he alleged, to an unfortunate quarrel with the Editor of Debrett his name and descent were omitted from that e'egaut and portly volume. I am not speaking at random as to the antecedents of this "nice yonng gentleman," who has so cleverly put his foot" down and baffled his confiding creditors: The Rev. John Williams Meyrick's suspen- sion ah offi-'iu et beii'fivio for a period of two years, will end on the 5th of March next. Since his suspension the rector of Llandegfau-cum- Beaumiuis has resided in Upper Bangor. The Hon. Adela Doughs Pennant was one of the performers at the evening concert given in aid of the Menai Bridge National Schools on Tuesday. She played a pianoforte solo, which was thoroughly enjoyed by the large audience. Five of the professional statt of t'i a University College of North Wiilo3 a'e byciclist', and, almost daily, employ their machines. The headmaster of Friars School is also a bicyclist. Carmen Sylva will contribute to the January number of the Sunday Magazine a story entitled Home Secretary." Canon Silvan Evanp, R.D., upon whom has been conferred the Prebeml of Llanfair, in Bangor Cathedral, is one of the most eminent Ce tic scholars and a prolific author. He was ordained by Bishop Bethell 43 years ago, and is now rector of Llanwrin, Machynlleth, and since 18S8 has been a non-residentiary Canon of Bangor Cat h edral. Sir John Puleston, M P., paid a flying visit to Bangor on Saturday, and in the alternoon visited the Bangor Workingmen's Conservative Club, where he met with a cordial reception. On Sunday morning Sir John attended Divine service at the Cathedral. During his stay in the citv he was the guest of Colonel the Hon. W. E. Sackville West at Lime Grove. A marriage has bean arranged between Mr George Owen, Carnarvon, the generil secretary of the Carnarvonshire Constitutional Associa- tion, and Miss Evangeline Gregsor, youngest daughtar of Mr Nicholas Gregson, J.P., of Kirby Stephen, Westmoreland. The ceremony will tike place at the bride's home on the 30th iust. The Bishop of Bangor, who preached at the Cathedral in thii c ty on Sundav morning, introduced the word "boycct" into his sermon. He founded his discourse on the text 11 I am among you as he that serveth," and spoke a great deal about the c'asses and the masses. Yet his lordship's application of the word was singularly apropos. I understand that the Rev. J. S. Boucher, formerly principal of Carnarvon Training College, has published a work called" Lecture Note Papers," a manual of doctrine and practical notes for Church teachers, which is highly spoken of by the Church newspapers. So satisfied with the extraordinary and correct manner with which the phonograph reproduces speeches, I may say that the wife of the Lord- lieutenant of Anglesey (Mrs Richard Davies, Treborth) told a friend of hers the other day that she would gladly draw a cheque for £ 2000 if sho could only listen to a sermon delivered by her late lamented father, the Rev. Henry ltees, who was one of the men of light and leading in the Principality. The voice of the late Robert Browning, the poet, has been repeatedly repro- duced since his decease, and Mr Edison's agent informed his Bangor audiences that his instru- ment was capable ot zuou reproductions, in one instance Mr Edison himself has succeeded in obtaining 6000 repetitions of the same impression without any apparent diminution of volume of sound. A life-1 ke portrait of Professor Henry Jones, I.A, appears in the current number of the Magazine of the University College of North Wales." It is a Woodbury-sravure, alter a photograph by Mr J. Wickens, Upper Bangor. Lovers of science and others who visited the Penrhyn Hall on Friday and Saturday last listened with much interest and pleasiire to the enteit.inment provided for them by Mr G. H. Sangster, the agent of Mr Edison. It is to be regretted that the skill and ability of the enter- tainmeut was not rewarded by larger audiences. I am afraid that Bangorjans are devoid of scientific tastes. The lecturer exhibited a phonograph fitted up with Mr Edison's latest improvements. A cylinder of a composition of wax was made to rotate, uniformly. on which tracings were made by a needle attached firmly to a thin membrane, which took up the vibration of the surrounding air caused by the sounding body. Thus a register was secured by any series of sounds in the form of aD irregular live which, by reversing the process, could be made to re-produce the original sounds, whioh were intensified to the auditors by the aid of a micro- phone. In illustration of the working of the instrument, the lecturer reproduced songs by Mr Hughes, ofColwyn Bay, Mr Parnham, Car- narvon, a duet by Bethesda quarrvmen, a speech byPriniipal Reiche', a recitation by Mr C. D. Humphreys ("Carlo"), a proclamation with bell accompaniment by the Carnarvon Town Crier, a selection from "Carmen up to DitVbythe BandoftheCoistream Guards, a German Students' Chorus by the Grenadier Banrl, and a series of cornet and bassoon solos by London and local musicians. The auditors were particularly pleased with the band repro- duction?, which give one the ideaof an invisible orchestra. The pice of the insbument was stated to be £2õO, but it is hoped in course of time to manufacture them at a much lower rate, in fact Mr Edison trusts daring next year to1 place tliem in the possession of the public nt a ftital of something like £ 8 per annum, at which ,sum they are DQW let to hotel proprietors j and others in America. We may, therefore, expect that the phonograph will eventually take the place of a piano in houses where there are not accomplished executants. So many pranks imay be played with the phonograph that I feat a certain section will regard it with suspicion and dread. Photography has, within recent yearf, been made a powerful instrument in the detection of crime, and who knows whether the phonograph may not be blought into our criminal courts for the same purpose. There is a story to the effect that a certain American landlady once brought an action for slander against an ingell ious lodger who surreptit ous'y introduced a phonograph into her kitchen, which made a record of her remarks while the dinner was in course of pteparation. Imagine her chagrin, and the amusement of the other lodgers on hearing repeated her instructions to her maid to obtain an inferior quality of meat and other eatables on the grounds of economy, inasmuch as her lodgers were paying a fixed taroff of five dollars per week. The case was, st; ange to say, settled by the defendant apolo- gising and paying ccsts. Whether the will of the late Dr. Richards contains the disposition of any sum towards local public charities ? Who will be the M.P. for Anglesey in the next Parliament ? Whether the Duke of Clarence, now that he is about to be married, will purchase a shooting box in Wales ? Whether Mr Lewis Morris has yet found a constituency P Whether Mr Taylor intends to clear the course for him in West Denbighshire? When the promised intermediate school for girls will be established in Bangor ? Whether it is really true that the students of the University College of North Wales really believe in ghests ? Whether these ghosts are the apparitions of deceased zoological specimens which have been denied the rites of orthodox burial P Whether one of these apparitions is not very much l,ke a wliale ? Whether the mottoe of the believers in these ghosts is not" Steady boys, steady f" Who the theologian was who attended the meeting of the Menai Society expecting to hear a lecture upon" Paradise f" Whether he went home and soothed his out- raged feelings by reading Milton's (.'rand epic? Whether a certain chemist did also attend under the delusion that the "life of Faraday" would be dealt with? Whether the lecturer himselt seemed to know what actually was the subject P That Mrs Cornwallis West, who is now the mother-in-law of Prince Henry of PIes., was married at a very early age, namelv, 17. That she still retains her youthful beauty. That she has large dark eyes, a fresh com- plexion, a faultless figure, and an engaging manner. That Mrs West delights in making neat little speeches in publie. That there are at present 300 members of the Menai Society of Natural Science and Literature.
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Melslr ifofcs mtir rcfu. Mr John Roberts, M.P. for Flint, attended the meeting of the Council of the University College of North Wales on Wednesday. He has aged considerably of late and appears far from well. Mr G. W. Taylor, on Friday last, definitely withdrew from the candidature of West Denbighshire as only one of the delegates repre- senting the different polling stations in the division expressed himself in favour of retaining him as the Radical candidate, Alltud Eifion has just issued the first part of h's new work, The Gestiana," or the history of Tre'rgest and the parish of Ynyscynhaiarn. The British Weekly says :-Sir John Puleston, M.P., speaking at a meeting to bid farewell to the Rev. Mr Martin atBarrett's-groveWelsh Con- gregational Church, Stoke Newington,asked what would have been probably the condition of scores of Welsh yonog men and women in the vast Metropolis, thrown amongst strangers, but for the ministrations of Welsh places of worship? Whilst he gave the highest praise to the extra- ordinary efforts which were put forth to com- plete building after building, he strongly urged the desirability of endowing the pastorates with incomes more adequate to the necessity which a residence in London,and reasonable ndepend- ence necessary to usefulness, demanded. William Fisher, a young widower with three children, committed suicide at Wrexham on Monday, by hanging himself in a cattle shed. Sir Watkin Wynn's hounds met at Ightfield, on Saturday, when there was an unusually largo and fashionable field. There had been a sharp frost overnight, but by th3 time Ightfield was reached snow began to full, and it increased with such intensity that at one o'clock the hunt had to be abandoned, it being so dark that the hounds could not be seen a couple of yards away, and jumping was positively dangerous. Mr Gladstone is part'cular in the order and variation of his reading. Last summer, for instance, the three books he had oa hand at one time were Di. Langell's Roman IP story (in German), for morning reading Virgil, after- jiooii and in the evening a novel. Mrs Evanp, the new Lady Mayoress, has already made heaps of friends in her new char- acter she is much interested in all the char- ities dealing with little children, sick and well, and is a warm supporter of the Children's Country Iloliday Fund. There were special services in St. Asaph's (Welsh) Church, Kirkda'e, on Sunday, when the preacher was the Rev. Dan. Davies, minor canon of St. Asaph. Mr Edward Edwards, of Yspjtty Ystwyth, uncle of the Bishop of St. Asaph, has just died at the age of 80. The Rev. f. Roberts, of Wrexham, has been ordained pnstor of Saron Baptist Church, Ty'n- donen, the church where Christmas Evans was ordained. « It is understood that a conference of delegates representing the bards and the National Eist- teddfod Association will shortly be held eithtr at Shrewsbury or Chester, to consider the position of the Eisteddfod, and to establish, if possible, a commoa basis of action. Mr John Edwards, of Plas Madoc Lodge, North Wales, has been appointed manager of the Woiverton Mutual Loan and Investment Society's coal business. There were seventy applications for the pest. Here is a rich man's will. Probate duty has been paid on t781,442 lis 4d as the value of the personal estate of Mr Richard Hemming, late of 15, Grosvenor-place, Hyde Park, and Bentley Manor, Worcestershire, JP. (High Sheriff, 1863), of CaerhnD, Carnarvonshire, and of the firm of Hemming and Sov, Redditch, needle-maker, who died on October 9th last, aged eighty-two years. His will bears date July 30th last, and the executors are his daughter, Mrs Ethelina Favorctta Inararo, of Prospect-hill, Redditch, widow his daughter, Mrs Maud Mary Cheape,of Wellfield.Strathaiiglo, N, B., ar.d her husband, Captain George Clerk Cheape. The testator bequeaths to ills wife, Mrs Catherine Hester Hemming (only daughter of Mr H.D.Oriffith, of Caerhun, Carniirvonthire), £ 5000, his house in Grosvenor-placo and its furniture, his horses and carriages in London, the indoor and outdoor effects at his place in North WaleF, ani a rent-charge on the Bentley Manor estate, during her widowhood, of L5000 a year, to be reduced to a year for the remainder of her life in the event of her re-mar- riage. He leaves all his estate in North Wales to Mrs Hemming for her life, with power of appointment by her in favour of his daughters, Mis Ingram and Mrs Beatrice dophia Gough, or, in default of appointment, for Mrs Gough and I her issnn, with remaluder to Mrs Ingram and her issue, Mr Hemming bequeath* the good- will and benefit of his business at Redditch to his daughter, Mrs Ingram, who is to have a lease for sixty years, rent free, of the business premises, which, subject thereto, are to go with the Bentley: Manor Estate. He advices Mrs Ingram to retain in her employment Mr Fred- erick Hill and Mr Alfred Hill, to each of whom he bequeaths R5000, and he bequeaths to her jEoOOO to help her in carrykig on the business, and a further legacy of £5000. There are legacies of JElOOO each to Mr Francis Tongue Rufford and to Mr Charles Walker, of Lincoln's Inn, barrister-at-law, and a sum of £ 5000 is left in trust for the testator's daughter, Owendoline Harriet Wood, who is otherwise provided for. The testator leaves. L30,000 each in trust for his daughters, Mrs Florence Louise Rochfort, Mrs Beatrice Sophia Gough, and Mrs Ethelina Favoretta Ingram, and he bequeaths the indeor and outdoor effects at Bentley Manor to his daughter, Mrs Cheape, to whom he appoints his Scottish estate. He devises the mansion house and lands of Bentley Manor and all other his real estate to the use of Mrs Cheape, for her life, with remainder to her first and other sons, in tail,and with remainder to the testator s other daughters and their issue, and be bequeaths the residue of his personal estate to be applied in the purchase of freehold hereditaments in England and Wales, to be sett'ed to the uses and upon the trust declared concerning the Bentley Manor Estate. Mr Hemming explains in his will that he has settled so large a portion of his estate upon his eldest diught3r because be desires to keep the property in the family, and he has regarded her as in the place of an eldest son. Lord Cawdor is about to resign the lord-lieu- tenancy of Caimarthenshirf. The new Principal of Trevccca College is 31 years of age. The Rev. J. Cssiac DavitVs Congregational Chapel fit Bournemouth, which cost £ 12,000, will seat 1000 persons. "Even in the nineteenth century (so says a writer in the American journal Columbia) Wales has produced poetg who, in real poetic inspiratioi,, in exalted imagination, in charming simplicity and beauty of style, are scarcely inferior to the world's master poet?. The Welsh mind is original, and there is in her literature a wealth of literary treasure of which now the Welsh language is the sole repos'tory." A Ghmorganshiie grocer having been fined 20s for supplying 4J gallon casks of beer to several persons at an hour when the public- houses were closed, appealed to the Queen's Bench Divis on, and on Monday the Lord Chief Justice and Mr Justice Smith quashed the con- viction on the ground that the enactment as to closing houses applied only to retail dealers, while the appellant's transactions were in whole- sale quantities. "Saul of Tarsus," Dr. Parry's new oratorio, will be published next week. The first public performance of the work will take place at the Rhyl Eisteddfod. One of the mcst peculiar incidents ever heard of in Rhondda Valley took place on Saturday morning. A consignment of cattle, sheep, and pigs arrived late on Friday evening at the goods station. When the truck was being discharged it was covered that the pigs had devoured three of the sheep, whose ekins and bones remained. The pigs had their mouths covered with blood ? There were 54 prisoneis for trial at the Glamorganshire Winter Assizes,which began on Monday before Sir Roland Vaughan Williams. Mrs II. M. Stanley has confessed to a Hearth and Home interviewer that until she married she had never travelled in her life, and "it is such a delightful experience to me that I do not wish to settle down just yet." She would, however, be very sorry not to return to the Old Conntry and have a home eventually. Says the Daily Telegraph, respecting recent discussions on the delineation of real person- ages in the pages of romance, Mr Owen Thomas, a schoolfellow of Charles Dickens, who contributed much information to Mr John Forster concerning the early portion of the great novelist's life, writes that Mr Cfeakle, in David Copperffeld," was undoubtedly a por- traiture, in some respects, of one of the masters of a school which they both attended in Hamp- stead. Dickens and Mr Thomas were present when this gentleman said, in his peculiar manner, to a boy whom he had just caned, "Ah, you may rub, sir, but you will not be able to rub that out"—words which, slightly altered, are used by Mr Creakle, on a similar occasion, to his scholars. But Dickens did not peek to describe the personal appearance of the Ilampstead master, the latter having been rather good- iooking. "In short," says Mr Thomas, "you may take it that many of his characters, espe- cially leading ones, were taken from living per- sons, only, to use the words of Mr Dickans to me in reference to one of them, whose original I knew, 'a little coloured.' I may be allowed to add that Mr Dickens told me he had felt it a pleasure to have been in after-years of some ser- vice to our old schoolmaster, and also to one ot the assistant-masters." A visit to the Christmas Cattle Maiket at Islington was paid by the Lord Mayor of London and the Sheriffs on Monday. A black Welsh bullock, weighed by the Chief Magistrate, scaled 131st. lllb., long weight a fine Devon, 179st. 13Ib.; and a Scotch beast, 116;t—the Sheriffs uking their part in this ceremony, which was performed within view of a crowd of drovers, graziers, butchers, and market employs. A marriage will shortly tlce place between Mr John Henry Fergusson, son of the late John Fergusson, J.P., of Ivlquhanity, Ivireudbright- shire, N. B., and Ada Charlton-Jones, daughter of the late Air John Charlton-Jones, J.P., of Liverpool, and of Mrs Charlton-Jones, of The Grove, Bodfari.
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I A DISCLAIMER. I [To THE EDITOR OF THE" NOllTH WALliS I CHBONICLE." EIR,—I am credited by sonis-evidently very knowing people-with being the author of some of the letters that have appeared in jour paper dur- ing the last fortnight in connection wiih Dr. R. Rogers's resignation. Kindly allow me to contra- dict these reports through your columns, and further to state that I have haO riothii,- to do with any of the productions.-I am, &0., W. MORGAN JONES, Minor Canon of Bangor Cathedral. December 16th 1891. [The Rev. W, Morgan Jones is neither directly nor indirectly responsible for anything that has appeared on this subject.—ED., N.W.C.]
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I imfr gistrict 1tfU5. Colonel PLATT and Mr Sydney Platt have banded over the control of the LllIontairlecban Band to the Local Boerd. Mr U. J. Joviis was last week rp-eteetfda governor of the University College of North Waleti as the representative of the Llanfairfechan Urban Authority. J. ROBERTS, Glynafon-terraoe, WlIBnfawr, Lhn- beblig, Carnarvon, late licensed victualler now quarryman, has been adjudicated a bankrupt. THE question is skc,-1 daily why does W. O. Williams, Manchester House, Bangor, sell lliapery GooJsso low? Iho, only i-(4&0n is that he docs ready cash trado only. C012f A NEw PJEB irar LUNFIIIIFECHAU. — Mr Richard Davies, architect, Bangor, has prepared plans for a new pier at Llanfairfechan, and they ae now under the consideration of the Local Government Board. LLANFAIRFECBAN GAS WORM.—Colonei Platt pro- poses to hand over the Gas Works at Llanfairfechan to the Local Board on least) or purchase. The Board at their last meeting pad a vot3 of thanks to Colonel Platt,but decided to postpone action till the next meeting. WORTHINOTON AND Co.'s ALES.—The ales of this well-known firm are to be had at Birk.tt's Stores, Bangor, in very fiue oordition. For fall particulars, see advertisement on the 4th page. advt. BENJAMIN WILLIAMS, Brynllwyd, Glanadda, was fined by the Bangor Magistrates sitting in Petty Sessious on Tuesday 5s and 83 costs for being drunk and disorderly.-A fine of lsaud costs was imposed by the same Bench upon Hugh Williams, of Bethesda, for »fu?ing to quit licensed premises. HOME FOR TilE HOLIDAYS.—Tbe ttudents of the University Colleae of North Wal-JS dined together at the Railway Hotel, Bangor, oil Tuesday evening prior to taking their depatare for the Christmas vacation. GRAND SIIOW.—Great attractions, nseful presents, Xmas and N6w Year cards. See our windows and show rooms, Owen Owen & Go., Castle Hill, Bangor. 6142 AN AIWLESKY BANKRUPT'S DISCHARGE.—At the Bangor Bankruptcy Court on Monday, before his Honour Sir Horatio Lloyd, npon the application of Air It A. Griffith, the discharge, suspeuded for a month, was granted of Ellen Owen, grocer, Llan- gristiolas, Anglesey. Mr IIuw Rowland represented the larger creditors. IMPORTANT NOTICE.— Next week the North Wales Chrùuicla" will be published on Wednesday evening, and advertisers and correspondents will greatly oblige ns by forwarding their favours at once. The issue will contain a specially written Christmas tale entitled "Only Molly" by Nellie Syd- ney Ellery and a big budget of seasonable literature. WE regret that we omitted to state that among the wreaths sent on the occasion of Dr. Richards' fuueral there was one from the 4th Battalion Royal Welsh Fasiliers. The wreath in qnotion was bound and intertwined with regimentil ribbons, which Colonel Platt had s ecially obtained from London. We have also to state that Colonel Platt attended Dr. Richards' funeral as colonel com- manding the battalion, and as representing the officers. IMPORTANT TO LADIES—Madams Worth's cele- brated Guinea Corsets (black, 25s) may be obtained from ber Sole Agent for Bangor, Mrs Evans, Regent House, 254, High-street. ADYT. MR E. D. WILLUSH, R.A.M., the energetic man- ager of the North Wales Mnsic Company, Limit'd, Bang,)r and Carnarvou, has just supplied the Brynmeuai Methodist Chapel, Portdinorwic, with a splendid organ-harmonium, with two manuals and twenty stops. The instrument is of the latest design, and possess-es a fiue and powerful tone. Our readers will find in glancing over our advertisina columns that this establishment keep3 a large and varied stock of all kinns of musical instruments. The company employs two praotioal men as piano- forte tuners. lADIEe will be delighted 10 hear that J. Thomas London House, never offered more Elegant Mantles, or Prettier Millinery, and variety of Dress Material*, as those selected for the coming Season. The most Fashionable Novelties are shown in every depart- ment. 6160. DEPRESSION OF TRADE AT BETITESDA -At the Bangor County Court en Monday, before Sir Ilovatio Lloyd, John Griffith, biker, Bethesda, applied for an administration older. He said be kept a publio bakehouse, but owing to the depres. sion of the slate trade and to keen competition (there were four other bakehoufea in Bethesda) he only earned 153 a week. He had a wife and six children dedendent upon him. His debts amounted to £42, and he proposed to pay 121 psr month. Cross-examined by Mr 8amael, the debtor said he never received £2 103 per week.—His Honour made lID order for administration, debts to be paid in full at the rate of 153 a month.-Mr R. E. Pritchard, Holyhead, appeared on behalf of the debtor. AT the Bangor County Court on Monday before His Honour Sir Horatio Lloyd, John Thomas, quarryman, Bethesda, applied for an adminstrstion order. He said he was married, had two children, and earned on the average C3 10 3 a month. He was subjected to rheumatism and was precluded thereby from doina his work daring certain months in the year. His debts emounted to £44. His Honour directed that the debts should be raid in full at the rate of 153 a month. Mr R. E. Pritchard, Holyhead, appeared on behalf of the debtor, BANGOR AND BEACMARIS UNDN.—At Friday's meet. ing Mr fl. Thomas presiding, a letter was read from Lady Penrhyn asking that two cirls from the workhouse should be sent to the St. Mark's Home :tO;I:et7et3 t:qe ¡:etk:rq I The Chairman, in proposing that the requps1; be granted, tore testimony to the excellent work done by the institution. The motion was agreed to, and her ladyship was thanked for having interested herself in the matter.—-Dr. Hughes (Bethesls), nominated Dr. Jenkin Lloyd as his deputy for the Bethesda medical district. A PUBLICAN COMMENDED BY THE BANOOR MAGI- STRATES.—At the Banaor Petty Sessions cn Tuesday, before Mr Charles Pierce and rther magistrates, John Jones, labourer, was summoned for refusing to quit the Penybryn InD, Llanfairfechan. Mr Beck, tbe landlord, gave evidence to the effect that the defendant was drunk and refnsed to leave his pre- mises when requested to do so.—Defendant admitted the offence.-Tbe Benob, in fining the defendant, said they wore glad to find that Mr Beck, the land- lord, who was fined at the las-1 sitting of the court for permitting drunkenness on his premises, bad acted in this cass in a commendable manner, and they expressed a hope that he would continue to do so. DEAin OF MAJOR SWETENHAM, J.P.—On Saturday morning Major James Awetenham, brother of the late Mr Edmund Swetenham. Q C M. P., died at his residence. Mofton Hall, Chester. The deceased had been in feeble health for thapsst twelve months, and about a week ago he bad a stroke, from which he never rallied. Major Swetenham, who was 67 years of age, was descended from an old and highly respected Chesbire family. His father, the late Mr Clement Swetenham, of Somerford Booths, served with distinction in the 16th Dragoons under the Duke of Wellington in the Peninsnlar campaigns from 1809 to the termination of the war in 1814, and he was also present at the battle of Waterloo, where be did honour to the name of his ancient family. The deoeased ha3 two elder brothers, both of whom he survived, Like his father, Major Swetenham. adopted the military profession, and he eventually attained the rank of mijor in the Buffs. He served with considerable distinction in the Indian Mutiny, where he was wonnded. Deceased qualified as a macistrate for the C'lester Castle Division on January 5th, 1874. He is sur- vived by a widow, a daughter, and a son. the litter of whom holds a commission in the Buffs. THE Hivrnnv OF AN I.O.U.—At the Bangor County tlourton Mondav. before his Honour Judge Sir Horatio Lloyd, Mr Johnson {Messrs Chamberlain and Johnson) appeared on behalf of John Roberts, Ty'nyffridd, Gyffin, for an order of foreolosur', which was opposed by Mr B. B. Kindersley (Messrs Hughes and Pritchard) representing Ann Roberts, widow of William Roberts. The plaintiff in 1886 advanced the defendant's husband £70, giving an I.O.U. and depositing as security the deeds relating to a small property at Llanfairfechan. No interest being paid, the present proceedings were instituted. --The defenoe was that there had been no advance, and that the signature to the I.O.U., was rot that of the defendant s husoand. Ir. support of this the defendant, her daughter, and another witness were called. On the other hand the plaintiff, his two daughters, and a fourth witness deposed to seeing the husband affix his signature and to his receiving the money.His Honour said he raw no reason to doubt the signature and decreed sale in six months unless principal and interest were paid. UNIVEBMTY COLLSOE OF NORTR WALES.—A roeet- ing of the Council of the College was held on Wed. nesday, when there were present,—Colonel the Hot,. W. E. Sackville West, chairman, Mr W. A. Darhisbire, vice-chairman, Rev. Principal ftethin Davies. D.D., Mr J. R. Davies, Mr Richard Davies (Lord-lieutenant of AugJeev). Rev. Professor Ellis Edwards, Rev. Herber Evans, D.D., Mr J. Lloyd Griffith. Mr R. A. Jones, Rev. Principal T. Lewis, Mr T. G. Osborn, Professor Phillips, Mr 11. Balkeley Price. Principal John Price, Mr Wil- liam Rathbone, M.P., Principtl Reiche), Mr John Roberts, M.P., (treasurer), Mr W. Glynn Williams. Mr William Williams, (H.M.T.), and Mr W. Cadwaladr Davies, (registrar). Mr E. Keri Evana, M.A., Clark Fellow of the University of Glasgow, was elected ont of a larga nnmher of candidates to the Chair of Philosophy. Mr Evans has had a most distinguished career Rt Glasgow. The registrar of the Collrge (Mr W. Cadwaladr Davies) intimated his intention of resigning during the p-esent session, in order to devote himself to the bar and it wai resolvod that a special resolution be passed on the subject at the next meeting of the Council. THE NEW RECTOR OF LLANKNOAV.—The newly appointed rector of the above benefice, the Rcv. H. G. Williams, has recently come to residence and was instituted a few days ago by the Bishop of Bai gor. Mr Williams before ha left his last parish, Radyr, n-tir Cardiff, was presented by the parish- ioners wiih a very handsome olock, and Ifri Wil- liams with a beautiful screen. He was deservedly hold in the highest o-teem. and ha took his depart- nre with the sincere good wishes of the parishioner?. Tbe congrgation of St. Michael's Church, Ton- gwynlais, also presented the rev. gentleman with a very elaborate illuminated address prer)atel at th offioe of Messrs Daniel Owen and Co., Western Mail. Interesting meetirgi were bold at the presentations, the popular Squire of Green-Meadow presiding. Mr Williams was rector of Radyr for eleven year?, and he had charge of St. Michael's Church, Tongwynkis, over six yearn. His laqt curacy was Llanfairfechan, under the Rev. Phillip Constable Ellis. Mr Williams, after b-r..ti working in the diocese of Llandaff for m»ny yearc. has returned to his olddiocasa »nd his I native county. PRESSURE upon our spice to-day compsls the omis- sion of a report of a concert at Menai Bridge, and several items on football. PROPOSED FIRE BRIGADE FOR LLANOEPNX. Captain Pritchard Rayner is most anxious to form a fire brigade at Llmgsfni. He thinks there oaght to be no difficulty in raising funds with which to purchase au engine, A tine badger, caoghfc by a gimekeeper at Gors- glas, Pentir, near Bangor, is exhibited in the wic. dow of Professor Francis, ratoratiat and ornith- ologist, fJi¡.:b.street, in this nHy. It is a Iully fioe specimen, and one of the biggest seen for years. 11. H. BUTLEB has removed from New London House to his new premises, Oompton Hoaae, 135, Hi^h-street, (opposite the Maseam), where be has on view a splendid show of Fancy Goods anitible for th" present season. Call and compare prices, "The Nearest Draper's Shop to the Railway Station.' 6191 BANGaR CATHEDRAL—Saturday, five p.m.: Ser- vice, Calkin in B flat; anthem," Who is this ?" (Arnold). Snaday, eight a.m., Holy Commnnion. Eleven-thirty a.m., Ordination service, Dykes in F; anthem, The Wilderaess" (Wesley); preacher, the Rev. C. P. Price, M.A., Rector of Masntwrog. Four p in. Service, Oakley anthem, He is blessed" (Weber); preacher, Minor Canon W. Morgan Jones, B.A. ST MAHY'S CHURCH (BANGOR).-The combined choirs (Welsh and English) of the abova Church will on Christmas night, 6.0 p.m., render those parts in the Messiah relating to the birth of Christ, viz:— "O! Thon, that tellest" (solo and chorus); "For aoto us a Child is born (solo and chorus); There were shepherds (recit); u And the Auget said unto them" refit: "Glory to God" (chorus). A few carols will also be eung by members of the Choir; 6190. MENAI BSIrGE SMITHFIELD.—Mr John Pritchard held a very successful sale of ft stock at his Smitlifleld- on Tuesday last, when 58 head of cattle and sbouj 200 sheep found a ready sale. Bullocks made from £ 16 to £ 30 10s fat cows and heifers froni E17 to £ 25 Welsh wethers, from 23" 6d to 25j Welnh ewes, 20,6!; prime cro«s-bred ewes, 45s to 471; Lteyn wethers. 28s 6i to 35-the g-ro.s ptOceeds IImollntin to 91444. We observe from our advertising columns that tha next sale is fixed for Wednesday, January 13tb, 1892. MOUNT HOUSE SCHOOL, BANOOR.—The work of the winter term at the Mount House School, Upper Bangor, has for some years past been signalised by an entertainment givon by the teachers and pupils, and on Wednesday evening, on the occasion of another of these interesting gatherings, the Science and Art Hall in Caolhppa was crowdud to its utmost capacity. The room was tastefully decorated, and, arranged ou the walls were many literary and artistic pro- ductions of the pupila. Subjoined is the first part of the procramms, which was admirably gon9 through Pianoforte due*, Hebrides overture," M13363 Nixon and White; violin solo, R,,m,,tnee," Miss Isabel Hewitt; recitation," Jane Conquest1, (with views), Miss Ulwm Rowlands; pianoforte daet, "Tramway ga'op," Missss Hawkes and Goldie; chorus and modulator sight-flinging, Choral c'na>; recitation, Barbara Fritchie/' Miss May Aroinon pfaiofovfe trio, Orphea," Misses Hughes, Bicknell, and Ctni^rin chorus, "Brother let the troubles go," Boy a1 choral class; recitation, "Burial of Sir John Moore" Master Jack Brown; song, Robin Adair," Mbs Mary Edwards; piaro- forte eelo, Tarantella," Miss Olwen Row- IfAtids musical drill and chorus, Kinder, garten class; pianoforte solo, Miss Nixon. Where one aud all of the performers did so well it would ba invidious to particularise any special item. The second part of tho programme consisted of the story of Whittington and liii cit," illus- trated by pictures, both lantern and living. The characters were admirably sustained, the dresses correct and elegant, and the story unfolded by the versatile Mr E. Hurren Harding most amusing. The Lord Mayor's Show was extremely realistic, and in arranging it on so extensive a scale must have involved eome downright hard work. At tbe con- clusion of the entertaiument, which lasted over three hours, the Mayoress of Bangor (Mrs bivage) distributed the prizes, medals, and certificates to the successful scholars.
CHRISTMAS AT THB SHOPS INI…
CHRISTMAS AT THB SHOPS IN I BANGOR- FIniT NOTICE. It is ouly nocessiry to peep into the windows of miny of the tradesmen in Bangor to become aliva to the ïact that Christmas is coming; and that there is no lack of inducements to spand money npon bright, attractive and seasonable articles. The fhow, however, ia not yet very extensive. WH will br-gin with the grocers. The City Snpply Stores, of which Mr John Fsircloagh is the proprietor, are quite tip to date. and as usual the establishment is stocked with tempting Christmas cakes, fancy biscuits, frait, plum paddings, crackers, and the more snbstantial delicacies of the season. The assistants appear to be having a bnsy time of it. and no aoabt will not be sorry when they are able to enjoy a conpla of days' rest. Mr R. A. Gregory, High.street, has decorated bis establishment in a highly attractive manner, and there is a choice and ^'inndant stcok of all that is necessary to store the Christmas table. A brisk trade is being done in Upper Bingor by Mr John Humphreys, who, as usual, takes the bisonit in his locality for the excellent taste dis- played in the arrangement of his stock of groctries and provisions. The shop is well worth seeing. Capital displays am made by Mrs E. Roberts. Mr Thomas Webster, Mr T. H. Lewis, Mesers E. Jones and Co.. Messrs Thomas Lewis and Co., and Mossra Hamilton and Jones (where there is a great ran upon the celebrated Tower tea for which they are tbe sole agents in this city). What would Christmas bi to many unless the flowing bowl were sent round. As usual Alessrs W. Rowlands and Co., have the largest and choicest stock of wines and spirits to be obtained in Bangor. Tempting silver and eleotro-phted goods suitable for presents are exhibited by Messrs W. Francis Williams and Co,, and Mr Josiah Haghes. Messrs Cameron,Camming. & C", have, as usual » large stock of fur cloakg, opera wraps, feather boas, sable, sealskin, and other jackets, far-lined cloaks and mantles, for which this establishment is famocs. At Mr Cameroa's shop, on the opposite side of the street, there is a splendid assortment of apparel for gentlemen, and goods suitable for presents. Messrs Vallance Bros., are well to the fore this Christmas. They have a splendid seleotioo of the highest class of drapery goods tastefully arranged. Mr Robert Ross does not make any great display, but he IUB an abunda.at stock of fashionable cloth- ing. &c. Tbe bootmikers have arranged their windows very nicely, and the shops of Mrs Crooks, Messrs Dicks and Co.. and Messrs Blakey and Co., being worthy of special mention. Among tho confectioners Mrs Joseph Hopson and Sons, Upper Bangor, take the lead. They have every delicaoy of the season on sUe and they are all composed of tbe bet materials, and placed in the possession of the customer in the beat condition. Miss Jehn's shop, too, looks bright and appetising. Toys there are in abundance at Mrs E. Roberts's, of Port Penrhyn House, and the window proves a great attraction to the juveniles of Bangor. There are Bome very fine Japanese goods on sale. Mrs Koibbs has a remarkably ohoioe and valu- able display of china and ware goods. Mr C. Pozzi l:as also a grand display of chioa and majolica wares. At the old-established shop of Messrs Nixon and Jarvis, booksellers and stationers, there is a large selection of goods suitable for Christmas presents, and in their larga windows there te a beautiful assortment of cards and booklets, all of the newest dfsigm. Desks, workboxes, scent cases, music folios, photograph frames, and other articles are shown suitable for Christmas gifts, while the namercus gimes and puzzles on offer will afford a an at deal of amusement for the yoang people. At IIle rs Jarvie and Foster's (Lorne House) there ia a display of tbe best, newest, and ohoicest books aud cards of the season. One of the front windows is full of annual volumes and books of general litaratare, while the other window includes engravings, oteiiing,3, photographs, artistic calen- dars, writing cases, hand bags, &0. Messra Humphreys and Parry have a very good display of the season's cards, booklets, gift books, writiog case?, albums, pocket books, pnrsej, ladies, bigs, and periodi I literatare. Their front window i3 nicely arr»n:ed. Jewellery is always attractivp, especially to the fair sex, ,ir,(1 ladies this year have plenty of oppor- tunities afforded them of purchasing handsome presents tor their husbands or sweethearts at the establishments of Messrs Willmann, Messrs Welch and Co., Mr L. II. Aronson, Mr Huih Owen, Grtenwish Housp, and Mr Walter M. Williams. Mr R B. Watsou, liairdresssr ani tobacconist, has dressed his window in a most attractive s'.yle, and in the matter of presents it is diffioult to] say what tbtre is not to be found. We observe that he has seoured the services of Ally Sloper, who smiles upon the astonished crowds beneath him. Several political faces are to be seen. Extremely attractive are the fancy baziarg of Mis* Davies. Pendref Mra Morgan Richard? elll Mro Evttng, Regent liouue. The erooery stores of Mr Henry Davies, Post- office, Upper Bangor, groau with end things, ftud the shop window attracts considi rable atten'ion. At the shops of Mr J. H. Williams, Pnndref; Nfr Robert Jones, Bradford llonse, and Mr Thomas Jones, Shakespeare Buildings, therj i* a:1 abund- ant stock of groceries and seasonable d3!iI)"ci.. Meaera J. Pritohard and Son. Vaynol Honse, have a grand display of prime meat, conflicting of three very One bullocks, fe1 by Sir Grio Meyrick, Bodorgan; three ditto, fed by Mr Chambers, C-wtellior one-choice heifer, fed by Mr Owen, Llanfawr; three heifers, fej by Mr (J ird.ier. Valley; very oboice'lot of Welsh mountain wothero, fed by Mr Robert Hughes, Abjroawen and one fat calf from Mr Chambers, Tregarnedd. Mr Richard Williams, Ci'y Buildings, exbiMt* three bullocks specially fed for Christmas by "fr J. Chambers,C-istellior, Menai Bridge; one ox.1st prize at Carnarvon Show, fed by Mr John Griffith, Rryo, Cirnarvon; onu nice heifer fed by Vtr John Rarvev, Bronheili, Llandegfan 13 mountain wethers fi by Mr R. Evans, Plas, Llansadwrn i!x Anglesey sheep, fed by Mr Edwards, Uobeldref, Llansadwrn five Anglesey sheep fed by Mr Thos. William', Tre. aserth, Llangaffo also five Welsh shwp from the same gentleman one nood oilf. fed by Mr Thorn Williams, Clwt Glas,Llansadwrn and oiw cilf, fid by Mr John Thomas, Tyddyn DI], IJHhesda. Mr Hagh Walford, batoher, Daan-str^t, Ms a full snpply, as usual, of beef, matton, geese, turkeys, fowls. &o. Mr Griffith Williams, parveyor of meat,233,H:gh- street, exhibits one grand th'e-Vl1l\r.al.¡ W.ls1! oxen fed by Captain Mitchell, Lliini -g Castle tfl) grand four-year-old Welsh heifer, fsd by Mr E»el Williams, Llangefni; and twelve sheep fed by Mr Evan Williams. Mrs Sam Evans, Arvonia Buildings, h!1.'1 a show. Chief amor,g9t her exhibits are a prime fat shorthorn cow, from the herd of the (light. Hon. Lord Penrhyn a grand three v -Sr old bullock bred by Sir R. Wi11i:lma.Blllk"!ey:Bnt: ten nrimn fat Scoteh polled bullocks.two and It half velar- old, brpd by Alderman Ila-ry Clejg, J.P Pias Ii'an- fair a grand black Welsh ox, b. e I by Mr Morris Owen, Brynian, Beaumaris; tw, heavy polldi heifera bred by Messrs Park, Ciemiyu l i a splendid Welsh runt, bred tnd fed by Mr G. J. Roberts. Trevarthen, Anglesey. There are !Ol) 15 grand Welsh watber-) from trie flock of Mr VI. A. Yonng, Tanybryn. Bangor; ten W19) wethers, bought from Mr Mason Parry, Mill Bank, Lhn- degfan ten pure mountain wethers, from G,pR¡'1 William^, Llivynon, Llitnilegal a s'x iveekj oU oalf from Mr Williams, Cie Mab AM*: t-vi porkets from Mr E. A. Young thr.v limbs, at Llwynon, Llandegai. There nr, also some wa!l fed geese and ponltry f. 0:11 Ty'olTridd, Mill Bark, Ty'nycoed (MrJ. Wi)!it'ni.).'aid other farm, in tha district. for particulars see advertisement. Mr Griffith J. Williamn, Garth, exnibi's a prizs bullock, brad by Mr H. J. Roberts, Tiefitrthiu; some fine bollocks from Mr Jen. Anglesey a number of sheep, purchased fr^m Mr ()I],m:;e. Nant Newydd; Mr Jones, TvHyn Philip; Mr John Williams, general merchant, and porkers fed by Mr E. Humphrey, Anglesey Arms HctI. Menai Bridge. Mr O. P. Humplir.-ys (Ta'ybont) hllq two J bullocks, fonr-year-oid, bred a'll fed by Mr I'His, Tai'rmeibion a prims fat h'ifer, bre 1 and fed by Mr William Jone, Tyddyn Mynyddi<< tventy ht wethers, fed aid bred ai Ta-'rmtibion a co"i;>l# of fat pigs, fed by the exhibitor. One "f tlig ha':l'0:ks was the winner of tho first, prize ar the Camarronshire and Angle ey ^grcu'.turil S low. TIIE GENERAL DRAPERS. Mr Griffith Divies's.—This old establishment i8 replete with all the fashionable goods of the eeason. The ladies receive special attention "nd have a lar^a and well-selected stock to choose from. A epIeuJi 1 showlis; been arrauged io all the departing ts.irv^ud- ingthe millinery, dresBmakin, and mantle-m-king, and thi-j firm is quite prepared for the bVl waaoo. The gents' department also receives due attention, and their wants can be supplied from the t]IFI¡;JeB and best quality of goods procurable in or out of London. Bee Ilive.-MesBr8 Griffith and Compv. two spared no efforts and paiu to O1-ke uttrac,;vo nnl showy windows, which the ladies esp-ciat'y cannot help admiring. This firm stalv th-ir cus- tomers careCullyanl keep a large and f.l]io!1b:e class of goods snitable for the season. The ""rioua departments are under tha care of experienced hands and the personal superintendence of tll" proprietor. London Hmie.-—Mrs Thomas intends de?or itmt; her windows on Monday tbertf >re, our commeuta will appear in our next issu>. Sle ad, t. Victoria Home.—This establishment is profo-ely decorated throughout, and has a splendid 'bwt. ment of goods in the various d^ptr tnen^T. Tin reputation of this firm is well established and ueeils no comment from us. Britannia Howe.—Great credit is doe to Mr IIng-h Haghes for the t iste aud skill displayed in decorating his establishment, which is one of the largest in Bangor. The departments a-e repleta with all the fashionable gools of the sea-oo aud ara worthy of inspection. The-furnishingdeparcoieat receives specidl attention and comprises a valuibla stock. Manclie ter Daring tbo last twelve months this establishment has been made (I tiblto the size it used to be, and is now one of th- fiuesb and most attractive establishments in the city. Mr W. O. Williams is to be complimented upon dre sinn his windows so neatly and tastefully. He Keeps a large and well-selected stock suitable for aU classes of society. The ready-made and millinery le.o irt- ments are under the charge of experiei c d hllnd". This year, his show surpasses everythi ij it is most elegantly done. First window in 313. Hi?h- street, is dressed with light tints, evening wear materials with two magnificent costumes, liglit g.oves, fans, etc. Second window ia 313, is dra3sed entirely with a splendid assortment of fancy drapery goods, comprising silk sqnares, crepe squares, gloves, laces, aprons, pin-ifores, umbrellas, etc. Third window, 350, is dressed entirely with men's ready-mades. ties, c,):br, gloves, umbrellas, mufflers, siik handkerchiefs, hate, silk and felt, oaps, etc., with two boys ( vnx figures) carrying Christmas presents cn their arms, heads, and shouldere. The splendid front looks a perfect bazaar.—See advertisement. Albert House.—Daring Christmas week Mr B. Roberts converts his establishment into a doll and toy show which attracts the attention of the juveniles in large numbers. He exhibits a larga and well-selected stock which is weil worth a visit. The windows are elegantly decorated with all kinds of tovs. Devon Howe— Mr R. E. Williams keeps a valu- able stock to suit the demands of his customers. The shop needo no comment as the baaiuesa has well established its reputation. Cambrian Hause.-This establishment 11.1"0 ia well to the frout in decorating and displaying the goods shown in the various departments. Mrlt Parry keeps a carefully selected stock of all the fashionable goods of the season. Owen Owen S: Co.—Prominent among the drapers are Messrs Owen Oweu and Co Castle Hill. Their show is the talk of the city aud distric'. Toem large windows and show rooms are very attractivi one window is dressed with art muslins, laca cartitinp, paintings, plants, satin, si k, and faucy aprons, s^lk squares, Cnriatmis aud .w Ye.^rcuMa and various fancy goods, with two large dolla elegantly dress id in the centre, ail displayed to the greatest advantage. It is greatly admired by all. Their other window is quite of a different character and can be correctly called "the popular wmdotv, which yoang and old are greatly arnaaed with. (a this window we noticed a Urgs stock of men'* and bova' overcoats and suits, Cardigan jtckets, useful Christmas presents, silk mufflers, hats, cAp s, &0., with plants and Christmas cards spread among them, and all look very effectiv,?. The centre of attraction is a full size figure of the comical Ally Sloper, wearing one of Owen Owen's overcoats, with the old umbrella under his arm and tha black bottle in hid pocket which has left a trade mark on his fine nose. Ally declares that this is the btst, show in this street. There is also on view a very fiua schooner yacht, fnll sails and rigging complete, which attracts a deal ofatte:ition,and by it stands tha old-fashioned lady, Mrs Judy, calling the at.eu ioa of the hdies to Owen Oweu's uew and handsomely fitted show rooms, millinery aud mvitles <'lose by is H. f. Stanley and Father Christmas tbe latter ,her Cbristma,.? the latter wishing" Owen Owen aud C). sixc,! sa, P\O'\ and progress to the city of Bangor, and a merry Christ- mas to all. Judging of the show and public opinion Messrs Owen O.vel1 and Co. lesl the way. For parti- culars see advt. Conway House.—Mr R. H. Lloyd di3tjl tya a choice seleotion of goods, and the window* are attractively dressed, and ought to plsaae the ladies. Glasi/ow House.—The window of this es'aiJish- ment is tastefaliy laid ont with the latest iivv-1; te* in ties, hilts, &c., and reflsots much credit uooa Mr James Lloyd. Compton HHISC.—This new es.ablishrnsiit has just been open3d by Mr R. U. B itler, wno litely oarried on business at New London Hoa-e. tie has made a nice show of tba latest fasoioaaola goods in the millinery line, which is sare to attract the notice of the ladies. See advt. University Houie (Upper Bangor).—Mr It Joues bumllode a magnificent display of toys an t lauoy goods which has attracted the whole neighbour,MOJ. Parents would do well to visit this establish nenr. Space will not allow us t) no-ica th s w;»k all the eliops in which Christmas displays ara auuio.
LABOUR REPRESENTATIVES OF…
represented in Parliament. But those days are past, never to be recalled, I hope. But why should the workingraan of the present day itnpose upon himself the burden of subscribing a weekly sum towards maintaining a cert-tin man iu Parliament, when the present Govern- ment has shown such a desire to grapple with labour questions P No one will for a moment deny but that the present Government has con- ferred untold benefits upon toiling masè8, and this is a positive guarantee that we may look forwar(I to the future with hope. It may be said that when a man who knows what it is to toil is sent to Parliament he will be a valuable acquisition. There is a lot of truth in that. But still this same man will not be able, no more than any other human being, to understand the necessities of all the trader outside of his own particular vocation. He will have to learn the wants of others. For instance. If the cotton spinners of Lancashire had a labour representative in Parliament his instruc- tions would have been to vote against raising the age of the half-timers. Would the other labour representatives have supported him? The answer is no, for the p-esent labour repre- sentatives voted against the Government, who had been approached by a deputation asking it to oppose it. That shows prettv conclusively, I think, that additional labour representatives wouH be good for nothing but to heap more burdens upon our already heavy bhoulders. Another mad agitition which is gradually springing up is the suggestion to throw Parlia- ment Iry electio expenses upon and pay the members fr,>a rthe ivtj». This, of course, is a Radical idea, and, to tell the truth, such a suggestion is qu ta in keeping with the new lite" which has take'l possession of the Radicals. Bit will the conntry tolerate such a thing? Are we, an werkinam^n, willing to pay our represent itive E390 or JE400 a year to repre- sent oar views in Parliament when we have and can have for the asking honourable and distin- guished gentlemen who would otlsdly serve us for the honour alone ? Shall we submit tamely to the dictates of men who hive nothing to los-t but everything to gain, and ignore the faithful services of the highest and noblest men in the country for t'se luxury of paying blind, fanatical agitators, who are aspirins; for comfort and eas-j P The idei is simply ridiculous, and those who bring forward such suggestions must really think that the present day electors are a SIJse- less and ignorant 1>. t. Surely the rates pre heavy enough as they are. Besides, hy shou'd we depart from the time- honoured custom ? What is there that calls for a change ? Nothing whatsoever, only the ravings of a few who have failbd in every call- ing, and thinking that by going round the country to hoodwink the is-aorant and to level their scurrilous and scandalous attacks upon the aristocracy. The day that sees the payment of Members of I'ar' a-iient wili also witness the degeneration of political life, and corruption willreiga supreme. Great aie ttienumbero bait3 which are being prepared for us by thn Rad'cal Party fi,, the next election, but I sincerely trust that the wo kingmen will be equal to a'.I their tactics, and treat them with t:1e contempt they deserve.