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Llandudno Improvement Commissioners. IMPORTANT MATTERS. The monthly meeting was held at the umces. Church-walks, on Wednesday, Mr John Jones (Central Buildings), chairman, residing. There were also present:—Messrs W. Bevan, Hugh Edwards, E. Turner, Elias Jones, Joseph Hughes, H. Caraher, W. D. Henderson, Thomas Owen, J. J. Marks, W. Williams, John Owen, D Roberts, with the clerk (Mr A. Conolly), the surveyor (Mr E. Paley Stephenson, C.E.), and the assistant clerk (Mr W. Wood). THE FINANCE COMMITTRE reported that of the total rate of £ 11,330 2s 9d, the amount outstanding was £69 15s 2d; the amount irrecoverable was JE413 4s 4d,chiefty from reduced assessments. The balances in the treasurer's hands amounted to £ 2390 19s 3d on capital account, and jC3800 2s on revenue account. The Local Government Board wrote that under the Provisional Order of 1893, they approved the arrangement that RA48 be in future paid annually to the sinking fund in respect of the redemption of the water and gas annuities and debenture bov.ds. Mr ELIAS JONBS, in moving the adoption of the minutes alluded to the action of the Colwyn Bay Local Board in resolving to collect their rate in two instalments in June and December. Mr CARAHER T wish they may get it. Mr JONES When I asked our collector if he would like to collect half the rate after Christ- mas he turned pale. Mr Jones proceeded to quote figures proving conc1usinly that the bulk of the rate was collected in Llandndno in .Tune, July, August and September. Only sixteen summonses nad been issued this year against ratepayers in Llandudno. This was very creditable to their oiffcers, who had dis- cretionary powers to take the steps they thought fit to recover the rates. Allusion having been made to a reduction in the assessments at the Pier and the Railway Station, Mr BEVAN said that the rateable value at the 1,e, was the same as before, but some additions to the assessment had been taken off by the valuer, who reduoed it to the former a8BeSSment. Mr GRIFFITH seconded the adoption of the minutes, and they were passed. At the Works Committee it was reported that Mr McMaster was endangering the public by quarrying on the Great Orme's Head, near Penmorfa Lodge, and rolling the stones over the end of the Invalids' Walk. The Com- mittee recommended that the Surveryor's Com- mittee write to Messrs Smiths, Gore and Co. in the matter. The following tenders for a boat, jetty were received: Mr R. J. Roberts, £ 527; Messrs Thorp and Son, 2568; Mr J. Weston, Llanfairfechan, f550 2s ld. The lowest was accepted. The correspondence between the Board and the Ecclesiastical Commissioners -;s to cleaning the tank sewers and the trespass c the land of the Commissioners was read. Messrs Smiths, Gore and Co., solicitors to the Ecclesi- astical Commissioners, declined to give permis- sion for the surveyor to re-commence operations, and he was instructed to write again on the subject. The Clerk to the County Council wrote that the Council had considered the claims of the Urban Sanitary Authorities re- specting the maintenance ot 'main roads, and declined to pay any further sums than had been paid, but were willing to refer the matter to the abitration of the Local Government Board. Lord Mostyn had again been written to respect- ing the extension of the Promenade, but replied declining to do anything further at present. In reply to a memorial from residents In the upper part of the town, it was resolved to ashphalt the footpaths in Tygwyn-road, and Old-road, in April next. Ai MRBSVAN moved the adoption of the minutes. He was sorry they were presented from taking the filth from the tank sewer to the Oonway shore, but hoped the difficulty would be overcome soon. Mr H. EDWABDS awndea. Mr TUBNKR said that the Ecclesiastical Com- missioners had sold nearly all their land on the Conway shore. Was it ndt possible for them t. take steps to get the control of that foreshore the same as they had of Llandudno Bay P The CHAIRMAN: We are given to understand that the Woods and Forests have leased the shore to the Ecclesiastical Commissioners. Mr TITRPIKR suggested that a representation be made to the Woods and Forests on the sub- ject, anis this was referred to committee. Considerable discussion took place respecting a plan of a proposed new street at Craigydon, the rejection of which was recommended by the Works Committee. Mr ELIAS JONES moved that the plan be passed, as they should encourage the extension of Graigydon. Mr J. J. MARKS seconded, and contended that the plan was not contrary to the spirit of the bye-laws, though technically it might not be strictly accurate. Mr BEVAN explained that some years ago the plan was sent in showing a street 26 feet wide to be a back street. It was passed. After a little while that plan was withdrawn,and another plan submitted showing a street partly 26 feet wide, and part'y 36 fe t wide. The committee then said they could not see their way to pass that pbn, because it was not of uniform width. That plan was also withdrawn and the promo- ters fell back on the old plan of a 26 feet wide street. Now thev had submitted a plan again partly 26 and partly 36 feet wide, and asked the Committee at tl.e same time not only to pass the plan for that street but the houses to be built on that portion of the street 36 f-et wide,where- as their Art required that the whole street should be 36 feet wide. Mr T W GRIFFITH. Mr T. OWEN, and others supported the action of the Works Committee, and the CHAiRMANremarked that he considered the spirit of the bye- laws would be violated by passing the plan. Eventually Mr E, TURNER moved that the plan be referred back to the Works Committee, and this was carried Mr T. OWEN It has been there twice before with the same result. WATER AND GAS COMMITTEE PROPOSED KLKCTRIC LIGHTING. A letter was read from Messrs K. Bellis and W. Kingsland submitting a scheme for the introduction of the electric light into Llan. dudno. They were prepared, with the sanction of the Commissioners, to take immediate steps to form a company of local gentlemen and apply to the Board of Trade for a provisional order. It was decided to consider the subject at a special meeting to be held in January, the clerk in the meantime to report what effect such com- Mnie, have had on ot er towns; also to write to Messrs Bellis and Kingsland. inquiring on what terms, if the Board favoured the proposal, they would be prepared to transfer their undertaking when it had been fully established.—The com- irittee reported that notwithstanding the coal strike, they would not have to raise the price of gas Mr ELIAS JONES moved the adoption of the minutes, and considered it very gratifying that the price of gas had not to be raised, as was done in some places, and that a better balance would be shown at the end of the year than anticipated. The application as to electric lighting was an important matter which would have full consideration. The minutes were passed. SMALL HOUSES WANTRD. The minutes of the FiRance Committee em. phasised the need of houses being erected for the working classes. The annual report of the medical officer of health dealt with the question practically. Mr W: WIM.IA.MS, who moved the adoption of the minutes, said that the regulations as to overcrowding which the committee had decided to put in force would render 43 people homeless. He gave notice to move that application be made to the Mostyn Estate and the Ecclesiastical Commissioners for land for building purposes. Mr E. TURNRR said he knew of about forty houses that would be ready soon at rents from 5s er week, rates included. The minutes were passed. THE CARRIAGE BYE-LAWS SQUABBLE. I A long letter was read from Messrs i'ugh and Bone, solicitors for Mr Hartley, coach pro- prietor, stating that Mr Hartley did not con- sider the alterations proposed by the Board so fair to all the interests concerned as the pro. posed new bye-laws sent by him on October 3rd. After going into the matter of the routes in great detail, Messrs Pugh and Bone con- cluded their letter by remarking Our client naturally thought after the exposure at the local inquiry of the hollowness of anything like a real grievance on the part cf the short journey coach proprietors and the proposals for a settlement made by the Commis- sioners that he might have relied on the good faith of the Commissioners to adhere to what they proposed, and only regrets that Mr Burd (Government inspector) should have been so uselessly asked to delay sending in his report." —The Bye-laws Committee recommended that as there appeared no probability of arriving at an early settlement of the question with Mr Hartley, the bye-laws as amended by the Com- mittee be forwarded to the Local Government Board for settlement, a copy of Messrs Pugh and Bone's letter also to be forwarded. Mr JOHN OWEN, who moved the adoption of the minutes, referring to the dispute with Mr Hartley, assured the Board that the Com- mittee had taken the matter fully into con- sideration. They had met Mr Hartley as far as allowing the one tour per day coaches to start from the Queen's Hotel, making the two tour per day coaches subject to the ordinary bye-laws. They considered that offer very fair. Mr HENDERSON seconded the adoption of the minutes, and it was passed. WHAT ABOUT THE MUNICIPAL BUILDINGS ? I The Municipal Buildings Committee reported that they had taken steps to get plans of the proposed new town hall, &c. They had offered a prize of of 250 for the best plans, and 225 for the second best. Mr E. TURNER said it meant an expenditure of 210,000. He moved that the subject be re- ferred to the Finance Committee for their report. Mr D. ROBERTS seconded. Mr T. W. GRIFFITH considered that they should have more information befere they sanctioned the expenditure of 250 on the plans. It was all very well to put it about that they were going to have 21(10 for the use of the building as a police court, and another 2100 for its use as a county court, and rents from shops. It was another question whether they should succeed in getting all those items in. If that movement was going to involve the town in an expenditure of 2300 or iMOO above what they would receive it should be looked to. They did not want to follow the example of Rhyl. The CHAIRMAN said that getting plans did not commit the Board to anything. Mr T. W. GRIFFITH: The question is, can we afford it P Mr (IARAHE R The money prizes are not in the estimates. The CHAIRMAN: They will come in next year's estimates. Mr f'ARAHER said they had some heavy expenditure to face. There was 216,000 for sewerage; L2500 at the gas works £10,000 for a town han; and 915,000 for electricity (loud laughter). They had been told they had exceeded their borrowing powers. He objecoted to the town hall business being taken up because it had never been before the committee that had to provide the money. The resolution to refer the whole subject to the Finance Committee was carried by eight voteB to six. THE CEMETERY QUESTION. The i HUBMAtt reported at length the result of the town's meeting recommending the Com- missioners to carry out their powers in providing a cemetery. Mr JoHf OWBN moved that the matter be referred to the Works Committee. Mr T. OWEN moved that a special committee be appointed to deal with the subject, which he considered a very important one. Mr BRVAN seconded, contending that the Works Committee had already plenty to do. Mr CARAHER suggested that they should wait until the Parish Counoils Bill was passed. The CHAIRMAN: We shall probably have decided the question before that (laughter). Mr JOSKPH HUGHES hoped the committee would pick a piece of land without creeping to the top of the Orme,which was a very inconven- ient place. Mr T. W, GRIFFITH moved that the Board in Committee (teal with it. Mr W. WITLLILMS seconded, and it was carried. In reply to Mr Griffith, the CHAIRMAN said he did not think they were tied to any particular RitA. I BBSRATTMON IKSISTBD UPON. Mr John Smith, Craigaide, wrote declining to I withdraw bis resignation as a member of the Board, and it was accepted. I Mr BEVAN gave notice to move the election of a member at the next meeting. SYMPATHY. I The CHAIBMAN said one of their colleagues I was on the bed of sickness, and had been a great I sufferer. He alluded to Mr Richard Roberts, and thought at this time of the year it was their duty to move a vote of sympathy, and a hope that Mr Roberts would soon recover. Though not a frequent speaker, Mr Ro berts had been a valuable member. Mr BKVAH seconded, and it was carried. I THE BOARD AND THE BENCH. Mr WILLIAM WILLIAMS asked if any reply had been received to the motion passed some months ago requesting the Lord-lieutenant to recommend that Mr W. Bevan be placed on the commission of the peace. The CLERK said that the resolution was sent to the Lord-lieutenant, who replied that he had forwarded it to the Lord Chancellor. He had heard nothing further. Mr W. WILLIAMS moved that the Board now petition the Lord-lieutenant to place the chairman of that Board and Mr Bevan on the commission of the peace. Both gentlemen had served the public well and were well qualified to to be magistrates. Mr CARAHER seconded. Mr T. W. GRIFFITH 8upported,but considered that the proper way to go about it WM to send a deputation to the Z ord-lieutenailt. If they did that they would succeed. The resolution was carried, and the meeting soon afterwards ended.

The Appointment of County Magistrates. [To THE EDITOR.] Sia,- I notice that at a meeting of the Carnar- vonshire County Council the other day the question of county magistrates was mooted. A rev. gentle- man, according to tbe report I read, bronght for- ward a motion that tbe names of certain gentlemen -it did not transpire who bis friends were-be sent to the Lord Chancellor in order that they might be appointed. Whether his motion was intended to be taken seriously or not it is impos- sible to say, but be did not miss the golden oppor- tunity of publioly censuring the present uofartuuats ocoapaDts of the magisterial bench in rather a sweeping, if not very convincing manner, for cer- tain deoisions given by them which were not apparently in accordance with bis own private and somewhat peculiar views, however he may have arrived at them. This motion, fortunately, as I venture to think, for its framer, the Council itself, and last not least the equanimity of the Lord Chancellor was lost but my point is, that in the discussion which followed, the appointment of stipendiary magi- strates was urged. This, air, I think, is a step in the right direc- tion. What is wanted in counties, and Welsh oounties in particular, is not more magistrates, but fewer, and let the oriminal work be done by gentlemen who have bad the advantage. of legal training and who are paid to do the work. It is generally conceded that unpaid work is, in the long ran, unsatisfactory work, and I am afraid an idea is gaining ground with the public that magistrates' work is not satis- factorily performed. Whether this is the coos or not it is hardly for me to say, but I do not think the public can in these days, when there is so much work both public and private to be done by every- body, that gentlemen of position and eduoatiou will be able, or willing, to give their time to listen patiently to the often trivial cases whioh oome before them, spun out to excruciating lengths by legal advisers in oourt.and too often followed up by com- mon ts in tblilocal presq on the decision a given. So long as petty sessional business was conducted peaceably, and the litigants-I do not wish to call them by an uglier name-were satisfied with the decisions given, gentlemen did not object to give up & few hours occiionally to decide what they coult in thei,.ii? courts or commit the more serious cases for Trial but when as sometimes happens, the legal gentle- men employed fail to treat the bench with the res. peot due to them, I think it shows that the time has come to have stipendiaries, whose salaries must be paid by the country, and whose decisions, if not fairer than those of the unpaid magistrates, will at least be less open to unfavourable comment. We do not want more magistrates. What is every- body's business is nobody's, and there are probably more than enough now on the bench to do the work expeoted of them, if they would only endeavour to do it. If we want a change let us by all means have stipendiaries who should go cirouits and attend, the different courts on different days. On glancing once more at tbe report of tbe motion made at, the County Council meeting, I fear that the rev. genileman who was its author, would hardly be satisfied with stipendiaries only, for he alms at some alteration in the Licensing Laws, and seems to think this would be best attained by adding some twenty of his friends to the Benoh, and, perbape-from his point of view- this might suooeed, bnt whether those laws are altered or not, do not let us lose sight of the want, nay, I would say, neoessity for, stipendiary magi- ptrate9.-I am, &0., 19th Deoember, 1893. MAGISTRATE. I

The Welsh Fusiliers. I [TO Tlig EDITOR, ] I SIB,—Under the above heading, in your issue of last week, appears an acoount of a county meetins held at Dolgelley, on the 9th inst. In it I am reported to have said" It was proposed that the next annual trainings should take place at Dolgelley, Cirnarvon, Bala, and Carnarvon, and in the fifth year to go away for brigade training." I oould not, possibly, make such a statement, seeing that the place of training is decided on at the close of eaoh year by the authorities at headquarters after due consideration of the recommendations of com- manding offlaers and the requirements of the service. My words were: Speaking from a reoruiting point of view, I should liks to train two years at CMaarvon, then one year at Dolgelley, Bala, or Portm?doo, with oooMiomlty a year in Brigade Camp. In this way all parts of both counties would be brought iu touch with their own regiment, and share the benefits accruing from its stay amongst them," Again, I am made to sty:—"No doubt there would be considerable opposition on the part of Carnarvon to removal from that town, but he did not think it would have any effect." What I did really say was To prove to you that the pre- sence of a battalion is a benefit to a town, I am sure there will be a protest from Carnarvon against our removal next year; but I do not think it will avail much, ae, wherever we may go. we shall not be allowed to traio ther) for threi conseootive years," Agxin, the report runs as follows No doubt that the training would be arranged to take plaoe in Merioneth." It should have been: _II By the guarsntee for the oonstruotion ot a range, I hoped all difficulties in the way of our training in Merioneth would be removed." Apologising for troubling you, but the report as tendered was rathfr mia-leadi-ng.-I am. &c., J. GRIFFITH, Captain, I Adjutant 4th B.W.Fus. 1 Barracks, Carnarvon, December 12th, 1893.

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AMLWCH. I Captain Owen Thomas is reported to be recover- ing from his recent severe illness, but remains at Plas Coch until ^suiffciently well to return to London. principal shops are most prettily decorated, and everything bespeaks the approach of Christmas excepting tbe wretched weather. Happy home comings are on all hands, aDd, as usual, the season'd alms seekers are out in great numbers. Mifs Alice M. Jones, pnpil of Mr B, D. Bnllhes, Bangor, and second daughter of Dr. T. IE. Jones, Qlan'rafon, was among the sucoeiBful candidates at the Junior Trinity Examination, held at Colwyn Bay this month. Sir Thomas Neave, Miss Neave, and Mr Arundel Neave, accompanied by Mrs and Miss Berry, arrived at Llysdnlas on Tuesday last, where they will spend Christmas. Tbe Hon. Lady Neave remains at Dagnam Park. On Wednesday evening in last week a ooncert in support of the temperance movement was held in the Assembly Room here, wben the Rev. Owen Hnghes (C. M.), oconpied the obair. The vocalists, all of whom did exceedingly well, were :-Mr and and Mrs Price, Llangefni Miss C. Hughes, B.A.M., Miss Hughes, Miss Thomas, Llanerobymedd Mr Ll. Jones, and Mr Basset, Llanfechell. Miss J. C. Roberts was the accompanist. The attendance wag not very large, Advent service being held in the oburoh the same evening.

BEAUMARIS. Sir R. H, Williams Bulkeley, Bart., is fitting his steam )acbt Speranza," in which he intends starting for a long oruise at the beginning of the year. We regret to say that the Mayor (Alderman Thomas Hughes) bas been suffering from an attaok of influenza, bnt be is, we are glad to find, now recovering. THE LITBBIBT AND DEBATING SOCIETY.—A meeting of the society was held on Tuesday last when the subject for debate was Is novel reading injurious." The affirmative view of the question was taken by Mr J. E. Jones, Alma House, Mr W. O. Griffith taking the negative side both leaders brought forward sound arguments pro and con," and an interesting debate followed, the following ladies making very good speeches: Mrs Johns, Miss Marshall, Miss Jennie Williams, Miss Humphreys, and Miss Johns. We must make special mention of the speech of Mr W. R. Hughes on the negative side. The following gentlemen also put forward tbeir different views of the question :—Revs. W. G. Owen and H. Hnghes, Messrs W. E. Daviet., William Hughes, W. T. Williams, 0. J. Owen and Eben Jones. The leaders having replied, the question was put, the noes being in a majority of eix. Several members abstiined from voting.

I CARNARVON. LIDT HENBY SOMERSET'S VISIT.—LadyHenry Somer- set attended a temperance conference which VI &S held on Friday afternoon at the Guild-hall, Carnarvon, and addressed a public meeting at Moriah Chapel in the evening. The meetings were under the auspices of the North Wales Women's Temperance Union. A large number ot delegates were present from Con- way Vale, Anglesey, and the Carnarvon district. At the afternoon meeting Lady U. Somerset, who had a cordial reception, briefly addressed the meet- ing, afier which resolutions were adopted condemn- ing the use of alcohol, in favour of the abolition of grocers' licenoes, and the passing into law of the Direot Veto (Walea) Hill, and urging the churches and the publio generally to support tbe question of temperancejreform.|At the evening meeting addresses of welcomi to Lady Somerset were presented from the North Wales Temperance Association the Anglespy Women's Temperance Association, and the Carnarvon Branch of the Association. A powerful address was subsequently delivered by her ladyship, who was congratulated on the great work she bas done towards the elevation of her countrywomen. A resolution was adopted urging the Wel-b members to do tbeir utmost towards passing into the law the Welfh Local VF-to Bill and the amendments to the Weleh Sunday Ciosicg Act reoommetided by the Royal Commission. THE LATE CAPTAIN OWBN.-On Friday, the 15th inst., the remains of Captain Oweu, sohooner Ellen," whioh was wrecked on Grassbolm Island, Milford, were consigned to theirleatrestiag-place at Llanbeblig Churchyard. The fnueral was a publio one and was largely attended. The schooner Ellen" was lost during the storm which pre- vailed on the 8th inst., when she was driven on the rooks at Grassbolm Island during the night, all the crew exoept one managing to save themselves by going aloft on the main-yard by means of which they were able to go on the island, where tbey were exposed to the full fury of the storm raging till the following Saturday, when they were assisted off by a passing trawler, with the exception of Captain Owen, who, it is supposed, was hurt and unable to jump into the ees in order to be saved. Tbe onfor- tuuate captain perished on the island and his dead body was found on Monday, the 11th inst., and brought over to Milford. The rough weather pre- cluded anyone landing on tbe island till that ay, otherwise the captain might have been saved. He leaves a wife and one son with whom mach sym- pathy is felt in their sad bereavement. The member of the orew who was drowned was a native of Amlwcb. Tbe" Ellen was on a voyage from Fredrioketadt to Cardigan with a cargo of timber.

DENBIGH. THE LAWN TENNIS BALL.—The cricket and lawn tennis ball was held at the Town Hall on, Friday night. The hall was tastefully decorated by Mr Godfrey Edwards, The music was supplied by Mr Haseldeo, of Rhyl. The hon. secretary, Mr Guy Franois, and Qnarter-Master Sergeant BORbes carried out the arrangements to the fatisfaction of everyone. There was a large and fashionable attendance. THE CHRISTMAS SHOW IN THE SHOPS. This week brightly lit and tastefully decorated I shop windows made the streets of the town bril- liant, and crowds of the inhabitants turned out to I view the attractions. The show was not quite so extensive as on former ocoasions, but there seems a desire to continue the old and pleasing custom notwithstanding the trouble it involves. Amongst the shops which attracted most were those of the drapers' establishments. Alderman T. J. Wil- liams took the premier position, and bis elaborately dressed fanoy window, with the pietty bridal dress and the handsome millinery, was much admired by the ladies. His display of carpets, rugs, &c., was extensive and attractive. Messrs Roberts Brothers, London House, presented a novelty for inspection, which was highly amusing. Mr R. A. Davies had a good show of drapery, as had also Mr T. R. Jones, and Mr T. P. Hughes' windows were charmingly dressed. Mr Mellard, Mr E. T. Jones, and Mr James Green each exhibited an array of ironmongery, silver and plated goods. The jewellers' shops were a featars of the show,and Rigby and Rigby had a delightful display of gold and silver trinkets, watches and handsome marble olooks. Amongst the grocers the 8tar Tea Company occupied a first place with a well arranged window of Christmas kuit. Mr Ashford, Mr Clwyd Pierce, Mr Robert Owen and MrPrioe Jones bad a large and varied display of grocery in all its branohes. Mr Mardell and Mr Williams, Brook House, had fine displays of greengrocery, the former showed beautiful flowers. The boot and shoe trade was represented by Messrs Dicks, Messrs Stead and Simpson, Miss Williams,and Mr HugheB. Mr W. H. Evans's bright and oheerful shop was muob admired in Bridge-street. The butchers were to the front, Mr Davies having the largest display of meit, Mr Humphreys Jonas, Mrs Parry, and Mrs Morris bad good shows of Christmas fare nicely deoorated. Mr Bithell had a fine display of Christmas oards and gifts. Mr Nott also had a large assortment of Christmas goods and fanoy stationery. Mr Buller and the Misses Evans made pretty displays of new goods and presentation articles. MisB C. A. Bird bad a grand display of useful household orookery and handsome dinner and tea services. The confeotioners were repre- sented by Mrs Hughes, Miss Roberts, and Mrs Fox, and the displays made of palatable confectionery was muoh admired. TOWN COUNCIL. The ordinary meeting ot the uounoil was held on Taesday, when there were present he Mayor (Mr J. Howel Gej), Aldermen T, J. Williams, E. T. Jones, J. T. Hughes, Councillors Boaz Jones, Thomas Andrews, W. H. Evans, Rotert Owea, W. Ksepfer, W. Mellard, D. H. Davies, and.the town clerk (Mr J. Parry-Jones). m, "_m H,T1!' .<H..n- ri. I -? rr ?,_ "_k ltie MKDIGAL VJTFUKU UIT OKAl/rtt \1.11-. wuwu. Rob'rt ) repoiteJ that owing to an epidemio of inflnertza there was a greatdeal of ¡okne8B in th« town; Thire were a few o?ses of BMftet few. but they were of a mild type. Darmg the month 13 deaths bad been registered, eight of which were infan- There were sevec deaths at the Asylum, making a rate for the borough proper of 25'39. During the same period 14 births bad been registered, being a rate ot 2,5 -74 of the inhabitants. CATTL. WEraHINd UACHIVE. A 'e;Wr wu received from the Board of Trale excusing the Couooil from providing a catle we'gh- ing macbioe until fie completion of the smith- field. THE SMITHFKLD. Mr ROBERTS, the contractor, wrote asking that ne might be allowed to oommence the oonstruotion of the smitbfield iu January, aa he was not ready with material. I The Council resolved that be be requested to commence the work at onoe according to agree- ment. It wag mentioned that the work il1 in pro- gress. ATTENTION TO BUSINESS. It was reported by the TOWN CLZBIt tba.t eighteen applications were received for the post of clerk of the works at the new smitbfield, and the salary required ranged from £1 5e to 93 10. per week.— Mr John Davies, cabinet maker, Love-lane, was appointed to the post at £2 per week salary. Mr ANDBEWS understood tbat the clerk was to give the whole of his time to the work. It was re ortel tbat he had otbe? work on hand. reohe: 6&id if :;o d:dtbe whole of his time to the work he is notdoing what be contraoted to do. Mr ANDBEWS I think be has other work on hand. The boRVKYOB said it was the elerk ot t tie worzo, duty to be on the ground at seven o'olock in the morning. Mr BOAZ JOKES He is to be there the whole of the working hours. The surveyor is to report on the matter. THE SALLTFAKNAN WATBB SUPPLY. I The CLRBK reported that the Henllan Water Committee had met to consider three tenders which were received for the laying of the pipes to Gallc- faenan from the Henllan reservoir :-Mr Isaac ?147 odd and Mr Jones, 9163 odd Mr LI. Lewis, J6147 odd and Mr Doulton, 9105 15s. The latter tender was approved of.-Mr Donlton afterwards wrote Baying that since he tendered be had found that he could not get the materials for the amount he estimated, and could not undertake the work for less than 2120. The Town Cleik wrote him offering to accept bis tender for £ 115.—Mr Doulton resolved to do the work for the JE115. and to oomplete it by February 15th next. CNCBOACBMENT AND OBSTRUCTION. The BOROUGH SBBVBYOB reported that Mr J. Humphreys Jones, batcher, Hall-square, bad erected a fiontage to bis sbop whioh was an enoroaohment on publio property and an obstruc- tion. Mr HUGHIS proposed that the erection should be taken down, as it was a breach of the bye-laws. Mr ROBERT OWEN seconded. Alderman WILLIAMS proposed, as an amendment, and Councillor B. JONIS seconded, that it be left to the Highways Committee. The resolution that the erection should Ibe abolisbei waa carried by nine votes to two. THE COST OF THB SMITHFIELD. VI- U The mayor was requested to affix the Corporation seal to a document for borrowing t4400 at 3k per cent, for the erection of the smithfield. THR FLOODS IN HKNLLAN-STBEET. Mr BOAZ JONES said he was sorry to bring this matter before the Council again, They had bad the surveyor's report on the imattei-, and he told them that the oulvert was far too small to convey the water, and he proposed that the obstruction be seen to, that the floods may not occur again. The Leoton Pool had paid the Counoil well, and they ought to see that the houses are not flooded in tbe locality. The SDRVKYOB said he had not received an agenda, and did not know the subject was to be brought forward, but he sugges'ed that they should leave it alone now as they had a lot of work on hand and a great deal of money being expended. Mr KOBSRT OWEN thought Mr Boaz Jones' remarks would have but little influence upon them as be was one of the property owners in that locality. But the Council was the sanitary authority of the town, and should see that the houses were not flooded in the manner they were, and they ought to attend to the matter, tor a flood was serious in the houses. 'fhe MAYOR pointed out that the Water Company hai a main crossing the mouth of the culvert, and if that were remove j an improvement might result. It was reiolved to call upon the company to remove the obstruction. THE TECHNICAL EDUCATION COMMITTEE. Mr W. H. Evans asked the question whether the committee representing the Council on the Techni- cal Education Committee had power to spend money, as they had only a grant of £35, and £20 of that had been paid over for farnitnte, and the rent for the room was E20 a year.—The Clerk informed the Councillor aud the Council that if they exceeded tbe amount of tbe grant, tbey were responsible out of their own pocket.-The Mayor thought an additional JE20 grant should be made, and it was resolved that the matter be discussed at a future meeting.

EGLWYSBACH. At the National Schools, Eglwysbaeb, in aid of the foods, a novel and attractive entertainment was given on Tuesday evening last in the form of a pictorial concert, under the direction of Mr Llew. Wynne, of Liverpool; the other artistes taking part being Madame Emilie Mowll, Mrs Lowry. and Mr Sidney Smith (Liverpool), Mr Evans Hughes and Mr Bethel (Colwyn Bay), and Mr Selby. The novelty consisted of the appearanoe on a screen of appropriate picture, which accompanied the songs and recitals, shown by means of a powerful lime- light lantern, and the efforts of all the artistes gave great satisfaction to a crowded and appreciative audience. The oonoert was under the patronage of Mr H. D. Pocbiu, J.P., D.L., Bodnant Hall. Much of tbe succeai of the concert was due to the energy and organisation displayed by the churchwarden, Mr C. B. Pollock, and Mr Lloyd. At the conolnsion a hearty vote of thanks was accorded to the artistes on the motion of Mr Pollock, seconded by the Rev. H. L. Davies, vioar, who stated that the gratitude of the audience was also specially due to Mr Edwin Jones, co -ch proprietor, Colwyn Bay, for his kindness in driving tbe couoert party each year entirely free of cost, thus giving another proof of his usual generosity in helping in any good cause.

LLANFAIRFECHAN. FONEBAL OF Mas KEINION THOMAS.—On Monday, the funeral took place of Mra Keinion Thomas, wife of the Rev. W. Keinion Thomas, Welsh Congrega- tional minister, who died on Saturday, at the early age of 25 years. Although the weather was most unpropitious the large attendance of mourners testi- fied to the respect in which tbe deceased lady was held at Llanfairfechan, and the sympathy felt towards her family. The servioe was conducted by the Rev. D. Rees, Capel Mawr, Anglesey, hymns being snng by the joint oboirs of Gerizim and the Peniel Chapels, of which tbe Rev. Keinion Thomas is the pastor. As the funeral oortege proceeded to the cemetery general signs of mourning were observable in the to*n, the blinds being drawn in almost all the bouses. The chief mourners were the Rev, Keinion Thomas,Mrs and Mr n. 8. Thomas,Bangor; Mrs Steele, Jiirmingham; Rev. D. Lewis, do; Mr and Mrs Thomss, Llandegai; Mr W. Jones, Garth Mr H. Jones, do Mr and Miss Armitag, Altrinoham. Amongst those who joined the funeral procession were the Rev. D. Walters, Chorltoa-oum-Hardy; Rev. Elias Jones, Widnes; Rev. Walters, Rev. Horgan Penmitenmawr; Rev. D. C. Davies, do; v. Williams, do; Professor Rbys, Mr L. D. Jones, Bangor; Mr Thomas Edwards, do; the obild- ren of tbe Sunday Sebool, and a large number of the Btudents from tbe Bangor Independent College. Numerous wreaths were sent, amongst others, by Dr. White, Bangor; Miss Armitage, Altrincham Miss Butler, Convalescent Home, Llanfairfechan; Mrs Finob, do; and Mra S. Hughes, Bangor. The greatest sympathy .is expressed towards the Rev. Keinion Thomas in his 6ad bereavement. CHRISTMAS SHOW OF MEAT. Mr Robert Hughes has again this year a gtand display of both beet and mutton, being specially fed for the Christmas market by the exhibitor at his farm, Tan y Dderwen, Conway, viz., two Welsh bullooksot heavy weight, two ditto heifers, one shorthorn ditto, forty Welsh mountain wethers, five ditto fed by Colonel H. Platt, Madryn Farm thirteen geese, fed at his farm, Glan'rafon, Llan- fairfechan eight ditto, fed by Mr Robert WiI- liams, Caer Ellen, Valley six ditto, fed by Mr E. R, Owen, Bodowyr. Valley; three ditto, fed by Mr Rowland Jones, Ty'nllwyfan, Llanfairfechan, as well as a large quantity of pork, sausages, lard, &o. The following were Mr R. Thomas's exhibits .— Six beas's fed by Mr H. Ellis, Wig, Aber 20 sheep fed by Mr J. Wynne, Garthwrin eleven ditto fed by Mr H. Ellis, Wig, Aber ten ditto fed by Mr D. Griffiths, Plas, Llanfairfechan ten ditto fed by Mr D. Williams, Tygwyn, Abergele five ditto fed by Colonel H. Platt, Gorddinog.

LLANDUDNO. ANNUAL Dissma. On Tuesday evening Mrs Diokin, of the "Promenade" Restaurant, with her usual generosity, invited the Llandudno Lifeboat orew, police, fire brigade, railway porters, employees of tbe Llandudno Pier Company and the Victoria Winter Gardens Company, numbering about fifty, to a sumptuous dinner in tbe Masonic Hall. Tbe Rev. J. Raymond, secretary to the Great Orme's liuad Braucli of the National Lifeboat Institution, was voted to ti e chair, and Polioe-sergeant Rowland acted as vice-chairman. Mrs Diokin was ably assisted by M ss Dickin, Mrs Haworth, Mrs Jones, Drummond House, and others, as hdies in waiting. It was a plea icg sight to see the beaming faces of noma of the undaunted men who are always ready to respend a oali of duty even at the risk of their lives, ,nd the tableogroiluing under the weight of "good cheer."—The dinner being over, the Chairman proposed The health of the Queen and Royal Family," which was drank enthusiastically by all. "The health of the Hostess" was then drunk and a vote of sympathy sent to her in her present trouble, her aged mother being in a critioal state of health,- At this juncture the rev. obairman was obliged to leave, having other engagements to fu)gl.-After drinklUg" The health of the Chair- man" with masical honours, and the passing of a vote of thauks for the able manner he had filled the duties of ohairman, tbe chair wai then taken by Mr J. Haworth, anJ after several other toasts, songs, and recitatione, tne party broke up, haviug spent a sociable and enjoyable evening.

MESAI BRIDGE. MASONIC INSTALLATION.—The annual installs, tion in connection with the Anglesey Lodije,lll8| took place on Monday. Bro. Robert Ross, Bangor, was installed W.M., Bro J. Lloyd Griffith, P.M., P.G.D., Eng., being the installing officer. The W.M. appointed as his officers tor the year-I p M., Dr. Francis Jones S. W., W Foster, Bangor; J.W., F. Barlow, Bangor SD, Captain T. Williams, East Lynne J.D., G. Williams, post. roaster secretary. K. G. Tnomas, P. M., P.R.G. Par. organic,IT.Westlake-Monjan S S., Arthur F. Haslam J.S., L.M. Jones; Dir. of Cer., H. H, Hashes I.G., T. Hornby tylor, R. Williams- Holyhead. Amongst the visiting brethren were E.J. Lloyd, W.M. David Williams, Royal Leek; R. A. Gregory, J.W. Bro Newton R.M., Sllon- tium Lodge Eugene Ciaike, C.Slowe. W-Stub. bington,;St. I)avid's; and the Worshipful Master and the officers of the St. Cybi (Holyhead) and St. Eleth (Amlwch) Lodges. The banquet was admirably served,t the Victoria Hotel.

I The Accrington Election. The polling in the Accrinaton division to fill the vacancy ereatd by the acceptance of the Recurdahip of Manchester by the late Liberal member, Mr J. F. Leese. took place on Thur-day. There were two candidates for the vacancy, the Labour party having withdrawn their proposal to contest the seat. Mr Lee-eJ&ought re-election, and was opposed bv Mr H. Hermon-llodge, Conservative, and former rapre. sen'ative i f the constituency, who was defeated at the last election by 547 votes. There are 12,365 electors, or 62 more 'han the li,t on which the elec. tion of last year was fought. There have been nearly 3,000 removals since thrl list was oompiled 18 months ago, and on the success or oon-suocesa of bringing these voters to the poll the result was considered iu a great measure to depend. The result of the polling was declared at about eleven o'clock as follows: — Leesa (L) 5822 HorJe tC) 5564 Majority. 258 At the last election Mr Leesiobtains! 6018 votes, and Mr Hodge 5472 (majori y 547) while ia 1885 Mr Hodge obtained 4971 votes, and Mr Leese 4751 (majority 2201.

Domestic Occurrences tlT Announcement of Births and Deaths are charged la (cash) and Marriages,2s 6d (cash). MARRIAGES. Loxo—HUGHES.—On the lJth inst., at the Parish Church, Swansea, by the Rev. J. G. Mathias, B. A., Henry, eldest son of Henry Daniel Long, Dorton, Buck-, to Lizzie, eidest daughter of Edward Hughes, Caroline-street, Llandudno. OWEN— HUGHES.—On the 19th in,?t., by licence, at St. O:rbiiho Yt/p?:' r f¡ïiem îluk Jones Owen, marine engineer, Cybi-3tr"t, to Miss rzO;:behvnn mNenn;:htelite¡;;ie \hn Hughes, Tanybryn—both of Holyhead. BII'I'AHD—MAVLEK. —On the 21st inst" at St. George's Church, by the Rector, W. F. Rippard, of Liverpool, to Sarah. youngest daughter of the late Phillip Bateman Mayler, of Devonport. WILS0.V—OIVEV.—On the 18th inst., by the Iter. B. Price. Mr Frank Wilson, mariner, H.M.S. "Foxhound." to Miss Ann J?e Owen, 26, Wynnc-strcet-bothof Holf. bead. WILMAMB—LANE — On the 2Cth inst., at the Lianberis Parish Church, b th It N 1) Jones, M.A., rector, ïr ,UJ:vm;a ;eIYy:eÖI;;g, [ Ada Emmeline, second daughter of the late John Lange. F?q Llanberis. DEATHS. GIFFORD.—At Sandringham, Bridge of Allan^cotland. on the 16th inst., AnDi? LloyA, widow of the late Roben Gifford, of Buenos Ayrei. Friends kindly accept this- the only—intimation. J ONES. -On December 16th, 1895, at his residence, Arundel Villa, Chcpstow Road, Newport, Mon., in his 66th year, Captain Fvan Parry J oncs Hate of Birkenhead and Beaumaris, Anglesey), of the firm of E. P. Jones an d Son, :t'f¿ort lltlé,iif;lGMftï: yglo Collieries, Monmouthshire. HUGHES.—On the 14th inst.. at his residence, the Victoria Hotel, B?uniaris, David Hughes, aged 65 3-ear& HuGii?.-Ann H ug h N ? f Hu h H 'h 'i builder. H:Ël:gr.\d\'it 0{4tc1¡J't 7 years. 74, HyFe,.a i!?-Hugh Hughes. builder &?2. NN'est End, Bangor, died 16th Deceint?r, 1893, aged 71 yu?m THOMAS.—On the 16th inst" at Keinionva, LL%nfairfechM Ruthie, the beloved wifo of Rev. W. Keinion Thomas, aged 25 years. WILLIAMS.—On the 19th inst., at Alb(?rt;House, Newmar- ket, near Rhyl, Mary Margaret, the beloved wife of ftvil's. and l;tr'ge ;;e Llandudno. InWrmnt at St. Tudno's Churchyard, on -atunlav. No flowers.

Welsh Markets BANGOR, FRIDAY (rOoDAYI. 1.0.—Butter, Is 7d per Ib egg., 7 for La beef, 7d to 8 J per lb mutton, 8d to 9d per lb; lamb, 7d to 8d per lb veal, 6d to 6d per lb; poik, 7d to 8d per lb fowls, 3s Od per couple ducks, 6s per couple geese, 68 6d each. FISH AND GAma 01 8d to le d ner lb turbot, Os 101 to Is 41 per lb; lemon soles, 6d to 8d per lb; codfish, 3d to 6d per Ih; plaice, 4d I J 5d per lb; brill", 6d to 8d per lb dabbs, 3d per lb whiting, 3d to 8d per lb rabbits, Is 8d to 2s 4d per couple. LLANGEFNI, THoascit.—Oats, 15s 101; Butte,, Is 61 per lb eggs, 8 for a Is chickens, 3s 0^ to 4s Od per couple potatoes, Q, per sack; new ditto, from Os per lb; ducks, 6. Od to 7. OJ couple; beef 6d to 8d per lb; pork, 4d to 8d per lb; mutton, 8d to 9d per lb lamb, lOd per Ib fat pigs, 4d to 4di per lb porkers, 16s !h each geese, 5s to 1)8 each.

RIDCCED PRICIS OF CJssrot, AND BiicriroL XMAS PRESENTS.—it this season of the year many are puzzling their beads to. know what present to give their friends. It is well to bear in mind tbat » useful present is always an acceptable one, even though it be comparitively inexpensive. We see that some of the very bsantiful and acceptable Xmas presents have been considerably ridnoed, and among these are ,I Vinolia" Pomade, which bas been reduced fnm 5s. 61 to 33 6d. and tie Lais Vinolia" for the complexion, which has been reduoed from It dd to 4s 6J. Both ot thess prepara. tions are snpbhcd in lov -ly deooratsd Donlton ware, and surpassing from a i artistic merit anything in pharmaceutical wa, hitherto introduced. The Vinoliall Perfumes, of which tbere are niuetwo, inolndiotf "Vinolia" Boaqnet, Msrequil, Jequilla. White Rote, White Milac, Wood Violet, (to., have been reduced from ls9d to 1R 31. These pcrfuN? are highly onnoentrated, and &re made by newly- devised special soiectific mflthods and most costly maobinery from tbA purest essential oils, and hi,ve r-rely been eqaalled. The Coal Tar Vinoii* Soap, Terebene Vinolia" Soap, Carbolic "Vinolu^ Soap aud Sulphur "Vinolill." Soap have all been reduced from Is 61 to Is. A stiok or a cake of "Vinolia" Shaving Siap, ranging id prices from 18 to 4a 6d cannot fail to please aov gentleanan. The Vinolia" Kan de Cologne has been reduced, so that it now retails at Is 01 Iud 2* 61. Tbe "Vinolia" Brilliantines differ frim the ordinary Brilliantines in the markpt, in that the oil is com- pletely dissolved, and does not fliat npon the surface, thereby constituting an oily disaereeaD Mooid mixture VeHI VinoUa" Soap 'a a 100?t popular and ch?rn?a)); preMHt, the priM of wbicb 18 7" 6d for a box containing three ttb ?t". while for thoM who do not o?re to spend so muoh, a "? 0 Toilet Vinolia" 8)?p, which is aoM'ed with |>0* ofRoM. is a9 dehffe and ptM?aat as anytni could be. For use iu the nursery and for rean and roughness, a box of Vinolia" Cream or Viuolia" Toilet Powder, the price of whioh IS 18 each, would be very uaefol. RARB APPETITK. When depressed, uuaMe to eat, with relish, try Pepp r's Q, nine and Iro i Toni_ c. DURVILLN'S OLD tROH WHMKaY "Mommended by the medical profession in preference to FreDCh 6raord They hold the )?<Mt stoc)! of Whiskey in the w rld supplied in cMk" and caw for home Me and exprts tion. Quotations on apo!ic?tioa to Dermis "ND CC LIMITED ROYAL IBISH TI TII .KBIBS. BMUST Pinted and PiViml (oJr the North WdeJ Chronicle Comnany.uimited, hv DAVID WJ1. at the North Walet Chronicle, I;tandudne Dil* tory, and Gmlia Printing Works. Csltla House, High Street, Bangor, in the Pari*, Bangor, in the Oonnty of Carnarvon.—'Baturo ji December 23rd, 1893.