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PROFESSOR ALFRED HUGHES AT LLANDUDNO. ENTHUSIASTIC MEETING OF THE CON- STITUTIONAL ASSOCIATION. With the well-attended meeting of the Llandudno Constitutional Association in the Masonia Hall on Wednesday evening Professor Hughes, the Unionist oandidate for the Arvon Division of the county, may be said to have fairly commenced his cam- paign in this neighbourhood. There was no mis- take about the earnestness of this meeting. It consisted almost entirely of men-and those men are voters. The thought struok us that if soch a meeting oould be uohisved as to fill the Masonie Hall with no apparent effort, without the assist- ance of home premises in the shape of a club, what might not be achieved with the organisation generally concurrent with a club and all its social accessories. Mr Riohard Conway,C.C. (chairman oi the associa- tion), presided, and was supported on the platform by Professor Hughes, Councillor E. Thorp, Messrs E. E. Bone, John Littler, Henry Kneeshaw, J.P. (penmaeumewr), A. Wilkinson, &c., numerous prominent Conservatives being in the body of the hall. The CHAIRMAN, having read letters from Council- lor C. J. Wallace (Deganwy), Colonel Wilmott- Mawson, and others, regretting that they could not attend, remarked that their oandidate was pre- pared to do his utmost in the Conservative cause. When they considered the present state of political affairs and the utter want of confidence, there was no telling what other of the old institutions of theoountry would be put up to auction to buy votes, and it was high time they did their utmost to get Professor Hughes returned and a Conservative Government in power (cheers). This would infuse confideuce and pro. mote prosperity. It was impossible to have prosperity without confidence, and impossible to have confidence with the reins of power in the hands of Radicals (laughter and oheers). They had in Professor Hughes a good oandidate with » brilliant college oareer, ability, and on\! who 3peaks well in Welsh and English, praO'ical sound oommon-sense, and ready to do his best f, rthecouBtitueney (ohetfi). He hoped such an amount of enthusiasm would go forth from that meeting as would carry Professor Hughes as their member. He had very great faith that they should be able to do so (cheert). Professor HUGHES, who was received with rounds of cheering, was very pleased to find that in the various distriota of the Arvon Division the Conser- vatives were ready for the fray. It was high time they studied the condition of affairs in the United Kingdom, and he thought they were justified in concluding that the nation's affairs could not exist as at present for any length of time (hear, hear). There were rumours of the retirement of some responsible ministers and although those rumours were contradicted, it was generally found that wher5 there was some smoke there was fire. It was in any case time that they as Conservatives Bhoull ba prepared for a serious light (oheers). Political affaits had now got into such extremes that it was their earnast duty to do what they could to wrest matters out of the hands of the present Government. Alluding to the retire- ment of Mr Gladstone, Professor Hughes said that although tbat great statesman bad occupied such an important position in the oountry it was extremely diffloult and even impossible to reconc)ile his great versatility at the end of his career with his great learnin g and also conscientiousuees. However that might be, they had seen the initiation of another premier. From his personal recolleotions of the present premier he remembered duriug the first year of his university career Lord Rosebery was Lord Rector of his university, and his rectorial address made an enormous impression. He thought in Lord Rosebery he had found an ideal man, R man of strong character and confirmed principles. But they woald sympathise with his feslings in consider- ing what had passed during the last few months. The only thing they could say as to the situation was that Lord Rosebery waa sent into a ra*dy-made shop, and was wearing a coat that fitted him badly (laughter and hear, hear). In the history of the present Government they bad seen some curious carryings-on, especially iu relation to the Home Rale question. He might refer not only to the present Ministry, but to the time when that great leader allowed as mny of his party ai he could to buy the Irish vote and plunge into a rapid stream, and the great portion of that pfty was floating down the stream carried by the Irish vote, But when Lord Rosebery went into power it was found that even the Irish votes wera not Buffloient to keep them above water. They found that the stream was a troubled one, and that tbey were drifting down that slream quits helplessly (laughter). But it was pointed out by the more democratic that there was a plank iu that 6tre»m, and they clutohed at the plank, namely, the agitation against the House of Lords (laughter and cheers). It was proved, however, that that plank even was not sufficient to keep them albat, and they were drifting down tbe mighty ocean of destruction, with the British public watch- ing on the banks perfectly unconcerned (loud oheers). With those things in view it behoved them to place the government of the country in more dignified hands (cheers). He considered that it was important for the Conservative party in Wales to do something more than act as a oheck on the Liberal Party. In other words, that, they should have a definite programme (hear, hear). He had stated that he was not prepared to submit his programme to the country until he had oonsulted a number of gentle- men iu whose political sigaoity he had the greatest confidence-men who had the beat interests of Wales at heart. A dy or two afterwards his pro. jeotod programme was referred to by Mr T. E. Ellis, M.P., at Conway. He had the greatest respect for Mr Ellis, but he must refer to Mr Ellis's suggestion that be did not possess that amount of individuality which enabled him to come forward with a programme of his own (laughter) Mr Ellis said it was neoessary for him to consult the Tory squirea and political guardians of Wales before submitting his programme. The ordinary laws of logic showed that Mr Eilis had become extremely charitable towards the landed proprietors and the squires of Wales (laughter), Professor Hughes went on to say that. in his opinion one of the most important things they ahonld guard the conntry against was Home Rule (cheers). Some people said that Home Rule was de*d. But he believed there were some embers still glowing, aud attempts were being made to Ian those embers into a blaze. He considered that Home Rule would have a moat deleterious effect in many places in Wales similar to Llandudno. A short time ago, when on the Clyde, he was speak- ing to an old Irish skipper, wbotn he asked the reason he left Ireland. The skipper replied that the plice was utterly changed. In his younger days Kingston used to be a very flourishing phce. Visitors went up the country, but as sion as the Home Rule agitation came on, this entirely dis- appeared. Tne Church question in Wales was also a foremost one. He intended to do all in his power to resist disestablishment and disendowment—(loud abeer.)— and he bad not come to that conclusien without many years of thought. In this connection one great point Dot brought sufficiently forward was the importance of the country having an established religion, in face of the growing dis- belief amoug,t scientific people in various parts of the oonntry. As to disendowment, he believed that if the question were only looked fairly in the face, if the people of the country knew Whitt they would lose by it, there would be very little more heard of it. A most important, thing in relation to this was that whether it could be proved Church property was national property or not, it was intended for religious purposes, and religious put- poses only (cheers), Take, for instance, the cathedrals. It was proposed that these should b.. national monuments. They were monuments to the men who had worked bard for the last hundred years in order to restore those oathedrals, and they who had given enormoGs sums of money for that purpose (cheers). It was stated that the Church had neglected her duty. There was a dark period in the history of the Chureh when the clergy did not do their daty. But were they going to punish the clergy of the present day for the eins of their forefathers ? Professor Hughes then referred to the question of old age psnsion s as ohampionedin this country by Mr Joseph Chamber- lain (cheert). He was in favour of those proposals, and looked forward to the time when this woul,1 be a great feat of a Conservative Government. He was alao greatly in favour of Bible reading, in sohools, which there was a tendeuoy to neglect altogether. The housing of tbe labouring olasaes was another important matter in which more could be done than by that Conservative measure the Working- men's ;weltings Act. There was also room for farther legislation by amending the Building Societies Act (applause). Another point he should like to mention was tbe necessity in Wales for Welsh-apeaking stipendiary magistrates. He did DOt mean anything derogatory to the present juatioes nor to oust them from their position bat he knew distriota where stipendiary magistrates acted in perfeot harmony witb the justices. Above all they must bear in mind that tbey had something definite to do instead of attempting to pull down the institutions of the country. They had a grand national edifice which bad taken centuries to build. The pillars had been hewn by snccesaive generations. There might be various adornments ,hat would bear modi5cation; but that was a different matter to knooking daRn the pillar: altogether,and they oould do as much as possible to accommodate their institutions to the exigencies of the times (cheers). He believed the House of Lords agitation had very little meaning in it; and that if the majority if the British public were oonsulted on the question, there would not be the slightest doubt about the continued life of the House of Lords (cheers). Professor Hughes then spoke a little ia Welsh. ilr E. E. BONE moved a resolution pledging the meeting to do its utmost to secure the return of Professor Hughes for Arvon at the next eleotion. He noted that Professor Hughes was safe on what he would call the three O's-the Crown, the Con- stitution, and Chrivitianity and if be was sound on those three questions they could give him a good Oircumference lin which to hold other views. At present the Crown was not in danger but if things went on as at present in a few years the Radicals would perhaps threaten the Crown as they had the Lords. With regard to the Constitution, they all went ia for that because it was the nnity of the Empire, and theirs was the best form of Government the ingenuity of man conld deviae. Home Rule might not act- ually cut off Ireland from tKe Empire, but it would dislocate a member of the Empire. If an arm was out of its socket it was dislocated and an inoonveu- ience (laughter). That would be the VBe with Ireland. He did not mean to make any puns, but if they dislocated a bone-well I (loud laughter). There were three other C's which Conservatives shooldlpraotice-oourtesy, oourage,and o)notancy- and courtesy at meetings of their opponents, but vote against them in the end (laughter). Courage, even in]Llaudn lno, I to) stand up for their opinions He believed, though a Tory, some of his Radical friends did not -mind paying him |six-aud-eight -(great laughter)-and constancy-otick np for their views and work for their oandidate (oheers).1 Mr E. THORP seconded the resolution as a Union. ist. Alluding to Mr T. E. Ellis' taunt that Pro- fessor Hughes had not enough individuality, he raised a laugh by remarking that some of Mr Ellis' supporters had had rather an inoonvenient individuality recently. Mr J. LITTLES having spoken briefly, Mr H, KNEESHAW supported the resolution, explaining that he had been unable to attend Pro- fessor Hughes' previous meetings owing to domestic affliction. He fully endorsed all that Mr Bone bad said, and remarked that they were doubtless living in critical times, and there was a neoesaity for every honest man to frustrate the endeavour of those people who were trying to separate one purtioa of tne Empire from the other (oheers). What they wanted to increase prosperity was to unite all the colonies is one bond of unity with the mother country for the protection of the Empire and the good of its people (cheers). The CHAIRMAN then pat the resolution to the meeting, and declared itcarried with one dissentient. Professor HUSHES said he was extremely grateful to them for their promise of support. The Chair- man had said there was one dissentient. He should like to discuss politics with that gentlemai, and he hoped if that gentleman bad conscientious reasons for retaining his opinion, he would vote for his opponent (laughter). He would not have oome out for that distriot unless be knew that be had his duties not only as a politician but as a Welshman. He concurred with what Mr Bone had said. Of course it would be idle for him to tell them at pre- sent that he was constant. But he hoped the time would come wheu he could prove his oons:ancy (cheer-). If not returned at the next eleotion, and if be satisfied the Conservatives of Arvon, he should be prepared to undergo a scond fight (Iond and prolonged cheors). He now ha 1 the p'easing doty of mjving a vote of tbanks to the chairman. In mo part of the Arvon Division haa he come across a more conscientious and true Conservative than Mr Conway (cheers). He very much regretted the absence iu Llaudadno of a Conservative Club, which he found to exist in some parts of the district. One of the main secrets of succes3 wis to have a home- good Conservative Club (hear, hear). Mr LARKIN seconded the resolution, and it was oarried by acclamation. The CHAIRMAN briefly responded and the proceed- ings terminated.

Conservative Meeting at Llanfairfechan. ) A large and enthusiastic meeting of Conser- vatives and Unionists was held at Brynyneuadd Hall, Llanfairfechan, on Friday evening, Colonel Henry Platt, of Gorddinog, presiding. Amongst the large number present were Pro- fessor Alfred Hughes, the Conservative and Unionist candidate for the Arvon Division, Mr R. Luck. Captain Lempriere, Dr. Fagge, Councillor David Williams (Bangor), Messrs A. Evill, J. M. Raker. R. Roberts, W. Cooper, Robert Jones, Owen Roberts, W. Griffith Roberts, Robert Williams, Peter Williams, Erasmus Jones, Rice Hughes, John Williams (Plas Menai), W. Parry,M, Hughes,A. Harrison, J. Iggleden, G. McMichan, Daniel Parry, J. Doldir Williams, T. Bradley, &e. The CHAIRMAN, in his opening address, con- gratulated them upon the large attendance at the meeting. He was also pleased to see so many young men present, which augured well for the future to see the interest they took in the welfare of their country and their appre- ciation of the benefits that would accrue to them by supporting the Conservative Party, who in the whole history of the country had done their utmost to further the interests of the people (cheers). The history of the Conserva- tives had been not that of mere promises but of action and work for the benefit of the many and not for the benefit of the few. The object of the meeting that evening was to introduce to them Professor Hughes, who had kindly come forward to contest the Arvon Divi- sion at the next election in the Conservative and Unionist interest (cheers). They had been mis- represented in Wales for some years, but he thought theJWelsh people were now beginning to find out that they wanted something more than promises. Professor Hughes would fight their battle in every legitimate way, and he hoped to try and convince the people by argu- ment and not by slanging the other side (hear, hear). He thought they would agree that they could not have had a better candidate, and one who was able to speak both Welsh and English fluently (cheers). Professor HUGHES was then introduced to the meeting by the Chairman and was received with loudeheers.In the conrseof an interesting address he said that in the Arvon Division both parties had selected their candidates to contest the division at the next election, so that they bad now all the elements of battle. He tlght they ought therefore to do everything they could to further the Conservative cause in the Arvon Division (cheers). No doubt they had been watching the position of political affairs and had seen that the Liberal Party were in troubled waters. They had been troubled over the Irish question and the Welsh Church question, and the boat they had been rowing had been rapidly g"iug- down the current, although they had tried to cling on to a branch in the flood, that was the question of the House of Lords. They had failed to grasp the branch and no doubt they would see them soon out on the open ocean. Professor Hughes referred to the House of Lords, and pointed out the necessity for a second chamber in our Constitution. After speaking of the disestablishment and disendowment of the Welsh Church, which they should do their utmost to resist, Professor Hughes referred to the Cymru Fydd movement, the supporters of which attempted to show that the Wales of the future was to derive all its benefits from the Liberal Party and that the Conservative Party had at all times tried to thwart patriotism and to kill the Welsh language. That had keen one great element which indued him to associate himself with political matters in'this part of the country. He thought they should show the people that there were as good Welshmen and as patriotic men in the Conservative Party in Wales as there were in the Liberal Party (cheers;. The patriotism which was possessed by Conservatives in general was easily proved to be of 'a far better and higher type than the examples they found amongst the Liberal Party (cheers). He believed the people of Wales would be all the more patriotic if it could be shewn to them that they could receive some benefit from their respective par- ties, instead of having their minds agitated over things of no earthly use to them (hear, hear). He thought the Welsh people were beginning to see that they would lose a great deal by the d'sestablishment and disendowment of the Church. It was a downright falsehood to say that the Church had done everything it possi- bly could to destroy the patriotism 90nd language of the Welsh people. In conclusion Professor Hughes thanked them for their kind reception and expressed himself impressed with the great enthusiasm connected with Conserva- tism in this part of the division. Mr R. LUCK proposed the following resolu. tion That this large and representative meet- ing of the Conservative and Unionist Party in Llanfairfechan, having heard ProfessorHughes, pledges itself to do all that is possible to secure his triumphant return to Parliament. He con. gratulated them upon having Professor Hughes as a candidate, and urged them to work energeti- cally to further his candidature. The resolution was seconded by Mr ERASMUS JONES, and carried unanimously ■'nd with loud cheers. Professor HUGHES briefly replied, and a vote 0: thanks was passed to Mr Sydney Plato for allowing the use of Brynync.i idd Hall to hold the meeting. The meeting concluded with u vW' of thanks to the chairman, which was prrfv>os<?d by Pro- fessor Hughes.

CONWAY PETTY SESSIONS. I These sessions were held on Monday, before Mr H. ¥neeshaw (chairman), Dr. Dalton, Mi' C. H. Dai-I)ishire, Dr. R. Arthur Prichard, Mr Elias Jones. 11, CURIOUS EJECTMENT CASE. A long time was occupied m bearing an application by Lewis Hughes, Tanybryn, for an ejectment order against William Pritchard,who had for years resided rent free by permission in a cottage Hen'refail," Ty'nygroes. Mr Thomas Hughes made the application, and proved the usual notices. Mr DAVID JONES, Llanrwst, appeared for the defendant, and contended that as his client had lived there over 13 years he had a legal claim to the property, and was prepared to make it good unless Mr Hughes would give the defendant a lease to be a tenant for life. WILLIAM PRITCHARD, in reply to the Bench, said he did Dot claim the property, but if the law gave it to him be would take it. Mr HUGHES, in his examination, said he declined to grant a lease for life after hearing that the defendant wanted to lay claim to the property. The CHAIRMAN eventually said the applica- tion for ejectment would be granted. Mr JONES then applied to the Bench to name the amount of two sureties who were present in court to enter into a bond to bring an action for trespass. The CHAIRMAN asked if they were obliged to hear that. Mr JoNFs If you refuse to hear me I will retire and bring in a mandamus to compel you to hear me. The CLKRK (Mr Porter) The Bench do not refuse to hear it, but it can be taken after. wards. Mr D. JONES Then what is the answer to my application ? Dr. PRICHARD It will be adjourned. Mr D. JONES To compel me to wait here. It is too bad of Dr. Prichard. The CHAIRMAN objected to remarks of that kind, and the next business was proceeded with. OWEN BROOKES V. KATE BROOKES. These were charges of assault, in ?hicb Mr O. Brookes, chemist, was represented by Mr W D. Henderson, and Mrs Brookes by Mr R. S. Chamberlain. It appeared that on the after- noon of December 21st last, the defendant assaulted her husband and one of their children, on Llandudno Railway Station platform, strik. ing him on the head and shoulders with a stick. Subsequently she repeated the dose out. side Mr Henderson's office. The complainant allowed her a pound a week.-Under cross-1 examination by Air Chamberlain, the witness admitted writing about his wife in opprobrious terms to their son.—In mitigation of the offence Mr Chamberlain urged tbe provocation received, and also as a proof that the defendant was not much hurt, the fact that he had not brought medical evidence.—Tbe defendant was fined 2s and costs in each case. A HAWKER IN TROUBLE. Thomas Rowlands, hawker, Conway, was fined 20s and costs for being drunk in charge of a pony and cart, in Conway, in 1arch, 1894, and James Rowlands, his brother, was fined 10s and costs for being drunk at the Albion Inn, Con- way, in July last. ALLEGED ATTEMPTED SUICIDE. William Trevor, Yictoria-terrace, Conway, was charged with attempting suicide, on Satur- day night, by cutting his throat, whilst in a a muddled state through drink. He now pro- fessed repentance, and the case was adjourned sine die, the prisoner (who was released) to be re-arrested as soon as ever it was found that he was not behaving well. The Bench advi8ed him to take the pledge.

DENBIGHSHIRE QUARTER SESSIONS. The Denbighshire Quarter Sessions were held on Friday at Ruthin, Captain Griffith Boscawen presiding. Tne IJev. Reece James, chairman of the Llan- gollen Urban District Council Mr Thomas Thomas, of tire Llat)gwiri and Cerrigydruidion Rural ^District Council and Mr John Roberts, of Pe-itrevoelas District Council, qualified under the new',Local Government Act. In his charge to the grand jury,the CHAIRMAN congratulated the county on the fact that there were only two indictments, and that neither was acharga of theft, and remarked that the county was now freed from the vexatious, though necessary, restrictions UDdsr the swine fewer order. The members of the Visiting Committee at Ruthin prison were re-eleete I, and the representatives of the court on the Standing Joint Committee were re-elected. An amendment by Colonel Barns, substituting other names in order to give a representation to each petty sessional division, was rejected by 24 to 4 votes. The CHAIRMAN moved, and the court decided, that in accordance with the repo,, t of the Depatt- mentil Committee on Riots, the clerks to the petty sessions should be asked to bring before the magistrates in each division the question of the (Jesirability ot appointing a rota of magi- strates who would aot with the police in ca,e of riots. The chairman also laid before the court a ievolution passed by the Herefordshire Quarter Sessions with regard to the increase of vagrancy. The Rev.the WARDRN of HUTHIN said that as a chairrran ofa tooird of guardians for sixteen years, he had come to the conc; usion that no remedy tor vagrancy was likely to be of use, except the passing of a law similar to tbat of the United State-, under which any person wandering about without any mtans ot subsistence was regarded as committing a criminal offence. No action was taken. The CHIEF-CONSTABLK (Major Leidbetter) in- formed the court that in the Abiraele division thero were two petty sessional courts, one at Abergele and the other atColwyn Bav, the bench being the same at each. The chairman, the Rev. Venaliles William*, bad ordenl that offences committed at Abergele were to be tned there, and those at Colwyn Bay end in the Colwyn Bay court, the result bein; that they had to wait sometimes two months before oases might be dealt with.. He would like to ask the court for an expression of opinion as to whether the chairman of a petty sessional division could order the police to act in this way. The CHAIRMAN said he took itthat aw Colwyn Bay and Abergele were in the same petty session- al division the cases could bebe^rd where it was most convenient. There was no occasion to keep a man in gaol for a month because there was no session at Abergele. Cases could be heard at either. MR A. O. WALKKR, of Colwyn Bay,, said it was desirable in all cafes of summonses that they should be hesrd at the nearest place, to suit the convenience of the defendants and the witnesses, but with regard to the power of the chairman to give orders to the police that wtto an important question upon which he could offer no opinion. The WARDEN he!d that the matter rested with the police entirely. Robert Evans, labourer, was indicted for unlawlully wounding Joseph Maurice Hughes, describedj ts a retired solicitor, at Ruthin on the night of December 8th, The assault was des- cribed as unprovoked by the prosecution, but the prisoner declared that he was first struck by Hughes. The jury tound the prisoner not guilty, and he was discharged. Thomas Davies, tailor, for unlawfully wounding;Mary Sidney Jones,his mother-in-law, at Ruthin by striking her upon the head with a broom, was found guilty. He was fined £2, and bound over lor twelve months.

THE VICAR OF DOLWYDDELEN AND DR. CHARLES EDWARDS OF BALA COLLEGE. [To THR EDITOR.] SIB,—It will be within the recollection of many readers of the North Wales Chronicle that the Principal of Bala College some time ago delivered himself pretty freely of his views on the Church in an address to the stu- dents of his college. Dr. Edwards is generally regarded as the most learned man of the Metho- siist connexion, and his statements upon some of the burning questions of the day are received as oracular by many. Notwithstanding his great learning and moderation as a rule, his fiery feelings often get the upper hand over his more sober judgments. It is not long since that be made the ridiculous statement on a London platform that while the money power belonged to the Church, the brain power be- longed to Dissent; but when asked by a clerical friend whether he was sincere in this utterance he confessed that he had been carried away by the over-heated atmosphere got the assembly. The same nervous sensibility to the internal in- I fluences can be traced in his angry address to the students of Bala College. The present writer wishes to draw the atten- tion of your intelligent readers to a very able criticism of that address which appears in the January number of the Haul from the facile pen of the Vicar of Dolwyddelen. His name is a sufficient guarantee for sound treatment. Dr. Edwards brought three angry charges against the Church. (a) The Church refused to accept the vali- dity of the non Episcopal ordination, and every one seeking reordination be- lies his past. (b) The Church is closely connected with the State. This theory is antiquated,and the future belongs to the free Churches. (c) The Church has opposed nearly all measures forthe amelioration of the people intellectual and moral. These reasons were held to be sumcient reasons for dissuading any Methodist youth from coming over to the Church. The Vicar of Dolwyddelen applies vigorously hispenetrating intellect to the sifting of the above points. He attributes the Principal's angry ebullition of feeling to the present heated atmosphere of the Methodist connexion. Some of their ablest preachers have left, others are shaking, and of late their doctrinal self. satisfaction has been more than troubled by the appearance of a pamphlet from another professor of BalaCoIlege. The vicar finds no difficulty in showing what the real convictions of the foun- ders of early Methodism were both as to the necessity for Episcopal orders and of the rela- tion of the Church to the State. For these their feeling was on* of respect, not contempt, the offspring of these latter days. Why should any one be persecuted with scorn for cherishing opinionsi held tacred by the ancestors of early Methodism—Rowlands, of Llangeitho, Howell Harris and Williams, of fantycelyn, and many others ? Again what has the Church not done for the education of the people ? Within the last 50 years it has spent over £ 1,000,000 for the education of the people, It contributed one third of the whole sum towards Aberystwyth College, and as much as all the denominations put to- gether towards the North Wales College, not to mention a multitude of other objects. The charge is not true, and if true proves too much. Has not Methodism opposed the emancipation of Catholics, and frequently the establishment of Wesleyan and Congregational denomina- tions ? I hare merley touched the thread of a very searching criticism worked out at considerable length with abundant illustrations by a master of dialectical subtleties. Mr Williams has already deserved well of Churchpeople for hooking the leviathan of Carnarvon and for demolishing the imaginary idol of John Penry. Many doubtless will be glad to find him again dealing so effectually:with Principal Edwards' attempt to justify and perpetuate the miserable division of Christians by building a Christian Church upon a platform which is scarcely one hundred years ola.-I am, &0., J. J. E.

SEQUEL TO A DISTRAINT AT CARNARVON. COUNTY COURT PROCEEDINGS. At the Carnarvon County Court, on Wednesday, an action wAs beard which has excited oonsiderab e local interest. It was a claim by one Ellen Jones against, Samuel J. Bibby, Palace-street, for 950 damages, for breaking into a bouse and carrying away articles of furniture belonging to the plaintiff. Mr Griffith Jones, barrister (inatrnoted by Mr Samuel) appeared for the plaintiff, and the defend- ant was represented by air Richard Robert, COUNSKL, in opening tbe casfl, said that in 1889 the plaint.ff, who was a niogle woman, took in con- junction with ber brother, U. R. Jones, a houee called Temperance Mawr, but which as a matter of fact was a licensed house, and which they them- selves furnished. Having carried the business on for some months the brother applied to the licensing committee for a renewal of the lioence, but the Bench objected to renew in tbe name of two nnmnrrind pers ;[1. Thereupon tbe brotner and sister appealed to their itepfalher R. O. Jones, who kept the Queen's Head, and he consented to have the lioence issued in his name, and shortly afterwards gave up the Queen's Head, and went to reside with his wife at Temper- ance Mawr, the brother and sister also remaining here. The mother added to the furni- tiire alreadv in the house by purchasing about £30 worth from the defendant,S. Bibby. The arrangement was tbat the furniture was to be pa d for by monthly instalments, not a word being said about hiring it. Later on, upon an execution being put in agsinst R. O. Jones, the defendant became uneasy and got R. O. Jones to execntu a hiring agreement in his favour, not only in respect of furniture bought of him, but also in respect of other article", including the sign above the door. This agreement was executed in 1890, but dated by Bibby to correspond with tbe date upon which the furniture was purchased of him. R. 0, Jones after- wards went to South Wales to work, and while there received a letter from Bihby reqoesting him to sign a blank sheet oPpaper to replace the agrte- ment allnded to, which he had mislaid. Jones con- sented, but heard nothing more of the paper. Two or three years ago another execution was put in at Temperance Mawr, whtn a claim waa made on behalf of the brother and aisle: to the effects which were tbe subject-matter of the present action. Tbe execution oreditolabandoMtJ all claim to these goods and the goods of the stepfather alone were seiz-id. The house having in this way been denoded to some extent, the brother and sister with their own money bonEht more furniture ill the town. Some timo prior to November las'. R. 0 Jones was con- victed ot supplying drink during prohibited hours, and he -as served bY the latidlnrd with a notice to quit, whioh he did OD the 12th November, while the brother and sister removed IIll their furniture to 8, Crown-Btreet, a house taken for them by the brother's wife. All the furniture purchased of Bibby was left at Temperanoe Mawr in aooordance with the terms of the hiring asjreemsnt, aid Mr R. O. Jones explained to Bibby that although he owed ICIO for rent it was more than covered by the unexpired value of the licence. On tho 22nd November the defendant visitod 8, Crowo-sirest, and was found there, armed with a hammsr and chisel, trying to burst open the door This fact was at once oommunicated by some neighbours to the brother's wife, Catherine Jones, who proceeflid there with her father in law. Catherine Jones resented the defendant's interference, bnt B. 0; Jones advised that the defendant should be allowed to see- the- house- for himself, and accordingly Bibby was shown over the bonse and was satisfied tbat there were none 01 his artioles on the premises. On the morning of the 24th he made another fruitless application for the goods, and between twelve and one o'clock on the same day re-appeared upon the scene with a couple of roughs. The two were resisted in their attempt to force the door open, and they were once more obliged to depart. However, when the dark- j ness bad "'gan to 'set in, Bibbv returned, consider- ably re-inforced by a number of men, who gained entrance into the house by smashing the window and took possession of it. This time the resistance of the womenwas of no avail on the oontrary tbey were bustled about and laid hold of, and in the presence of a large crowd tha defendant and bis men carted away all the furniture, a task which they finished about two o'clock on Sunday morn- ing. Counsel added that articles were carried away which by no stretch of imagination could ba said to have belonged to tbe defendant, whose con- duct he characterised as that of a barbarian. He applied to the Court to order the return of the goods, and to allow the damages claimed for the entry made into the house. As to the points of law whioh might be raised, he argued that the binding agreement was rrally a b 11 of sale, which was not worth the paper it was written upon, and more. over the defendant Antored a house which did not beloniz to the hirer. A namb- r of witnesses having been called for tbe plaintiff, Mr RICHARD ROBERTS addressed the court for the defence. He argued that the whole of thi furniture was the property of R. O. Jones, who bad signed a hiring agreemeut in favour of Bibby, thus empower- ing the defendant to follow the goods anywhere. It was further contended that the goods were taken not by the defendant but by men who bad power to do so under a warrant of distress issued by the sheriff's order to the agent of the landlord for rent dae. In sapport of the latter contention evidence was tendered by the men who had charge of the warrant of distress, and by others who witnessed the various incidents attendant upon the removal of the furniture. After a prolonged bearing his Honour deferred judgment.

CARNARVON. I We understand that Mr Tom Harris, the popular singer an J a warder in her Majesty's Prison in this town, stood second in an examination in identifying criminals, which was held recently in connection with one of the chief convict establishments. Tbe young people of the town were in high glee on Thursday, when after the hard frost of the pre- vious night they found that the Park Lake was bearing. It being half-bolday scores of persona indulged in the graceful, though sometimes awkward art of skating during the day. LLANBEBLIO CHCBCH.—Among the latest fnbscri' hers to the fund fcr restoring the old parish church are Mr Ellis Nanney (the Conservative candidate for the Carnarvon Boroughs), who give? £10, and Mr B. T. Ellis, J.P., who givei iE2 2s. Mrs Taylor Morgan and Miss Gosling also have presented the church with gifts which are greatly appreciated. MIRBIIAE OF DB. W. G. Owic, -The marriage was celebrated at Llanfairfechao Church, on Thurs- day, of Dr. W. G. Owen, organist of St. Mary's Church, aud son of the late Mr Griffith OlVen, the well-known Welsh chemist, to Mrs Ellen David, a daughter of the late Rev. Joho Parry, rector of Llanarmon, Denbighshire, the bride and bridegroom being cousins. Tile bridegroom's brother, Mr C. R. Owen, aoted as best man, and tbe wedding was attended by other members of the family on both sides. At Carnarvon the interesting event waa male the occasion of a ni6 display of bunting.

LLANDUDNO. THE NEW YEAR'S TREAT TO TBE AGED AND WIDOWS. This evect took place at tbe Masonic Hall on Friday, the 4th inst., whioh consists of the annual dinner and eonoert. It was inaugurated several years ago by Mrs Mayler, Mostyn-street. The event this year was as enjoyable as in former years. There were many old people who had reached the age of 80, also young widowx, who enjoyed the good things set before them. The following ladies kmdly came to attend upon the old folks Mrs Goode, who gave each of them with her usual goodness, a Christmas card and letter Mrs Daw- son, Mrs Dunphy, Mrs Jones, Drummond House Mrs Robertf, Hnyton Miss Tasker, Miss Hindle, the Misses Tooke, the Misses Conway, the Misses Jones, Central Building* Miss Roberts, London House, and Mrs Snad. Roberts. Before the con- cert programme was proceeded with Mrs Mayler gave an address in which she said My good friends,-Once more I am privileged to meet you in this hall. This is the fifth occasion we have met for a similar purpose, and I am particu- larly glad before I take leave of Llandudno to have the pleasure of saying a few words to yon. As you know Mr.VIayler,after over thirty years of an arduous life as a tradesman, has disposed of his interest iu the busiuess, so long carried on by him as a jeweller and silversmith. He felt that it was time we should bave some rest and comfort for the few remaining years we may expect to be together. To the many kind friends who have assisted me, and those ladies who have most cordially worked to raise funds to provide for you this evening, I, on your behalf, very gratefully thank Lady Augusta Mostyu, Mrs Goode, Mrs Willmot- Mawson, Mrs Walker, Mrs Broome, Mrs Chamber- lain, and there are many otbers for whosa good opinions and support I am deeply obliged. Although, as I bave said ibis may probably be my last appearance amongst you, be assured of this tnat no time nor change of scene shall ever efface from my memory .the many act3 of kindnesB whioh I have experienced at your hands, and my very Dest wish whilst I bave breath left me is that Liandadno and its inhabitants may ekjoy peace aud happiness, and that the old folks will never be forgotten (che rs). The following was the programme, the chairman being the Rev. W. J. Daviea, curate, who addressed the meeting in Welsh :—Pianoforte sol), Bridal march," Miss Ethel Forreeter song. Tne pro- mise of life," Miss L. Jous; harp a >!o, 4r Nor- man Summerfield; Welsh soug, Rev. W. J. Davies; pianoforte solo, Yinaet," Miss Ruth Llaxton reading (Welsh) Miss Roberts,London House song, "Jobn Anderson, my Jo," Mrs Mayler; address, Mr John Jones, Cèntul Buildings; cornet aolo, William Tdll," Mr T. Daviei; song aud chorus, Airs Ann Grifi f.h song (Welsh). Misa L. Jones, Misa R. Claxton wa-i tbe accompanist. Mr JOHN JONKS (ohairmtn of the Liandndno District CouaciJ" moved a cord'al vote of thinks to the chairman, and Mr H. CABAHKR seconded in a hutnorons speech. The CHAIRMAN responded and moved a vote of tlianks to all contributors, ifeo. The meeting olosed with singing God sne the QfJefon." Before separating the old folk wsre recipients of half a pound of tea and one pound of aagar, and tbe men tobaoco. The dioner was citered by Mrs Dicken, and gave every satisfaction. Letters were reoeived from Mrs Bone, Dr. Bold Williams, and Mr R. Conway that they ould not attend. SARAH NICOL MEMORIAL COTTAGE HOSPITAL. DEDICATION OF THE "JAMES NICOL WING. I Thursday was a red-letter day in the annals of the Cottage Hospital, it the occasion of the dedication and opening of the new wing given to the institution by Dr. James Nicol, J.P., and originally the outcome of a presenta- tion to the doctor of a cheque subscribed by Dr. Nieol's many friends in this district. The hall of the hospital was well filled on Thursday afternoon, and the interesting ceremony was ably performed by the Lord Bishop of Bangor. After prayer, and a hymn, At evening ere the sun was set," having been sung, The Bishop addressed the assembly, and his remarks were well received. Our limited space precludes our giving his lorlship's address until next week. After tha ceremony the visitors partook of tea at the invitation of Lady Augusta Mostyn and her colleagues of the Board of Manage- ment, Mr Henry Anderson, the esteemed hon. see., and sirs Anderson doing their best in order that all the arrangements might be suc- cessful an.d enjoyable. After tea the new wing was visited and greatly admired. The contractors for its erec- tion were Messrs E. Thorp and Son.

Welsh Markets. BANGOR, TO-DAY (Friday).-12 50 p.m. Butter, Egg. (¡nd Meat.-Rutter, Is 2d to Is M per lb. gg«, 1', to 15 for Is mutton: lega 9d per 10, loins 8d per lb, shoulders 9d per lb, necks Sd per lb, breasts 7d per 1% whole carcase 3d per lh beef, fid t > 9d per lb lamb, 0d per lb veal, 6d to 9d per lb; fresh pork, 5$d to Ud per lb; hum, 7d to Od per lb bac a, 5d to 6d per lb. The Pig H(trket.-Pigs from 129 to 18s.

A IIBVF 'IICILIIBH QIUZSTIONB. I Will aoy Radical be good enoogh to toll me why tbey bave one of the «• refuse of dust heaps" to bt their leader ? Why they are obliged to give offioe to 23 of tbete peers, instead of to Commoners ? Why their party has made nearly 100 more peers than the Conservatives since 1830? Why, of the 68 peers made by Mr Gladstone,only 41 would vote for his Home Rale Bill ? Why he attaoks the House of Lords to a»y, and to-morrow rewards his son's father-in-law with a peerage ? Why Radicals like Mr Stuart Rendel who was, should stoop to accept a peerage ? He said in bis farewell addrets to the electors of Montgomeryshire, "ourendtare,Ma faot, cow accomplished." This is tlae anewer which every lUdioal peer would give if be spoke honestly. The Radioaliat of Radicals works for self. He adopts the policy because he thinks that be can accomplish his end best by that policy. He works bis way to Parliament because he thinks it will pay him to do so. He Bwallows all kinds of messeB because he ees a oertain point he wishee to reach. He reaches it with the certainty that if be will support his leaders his reward will be a knighthood, a baronetcy, or a. peerage, then, like Mr Stnart Recdel, now Lord somebody, he thinks even if he does not My so to his constituents "our ends are,as a fact, now accomplijghed." Bat all I agk of the Radicals is, truth, fair lighting, less huwbug, and less jobbery, to wit, foisting the rejeoted upon a people against their wishes, then there will be less friotion and more individual bappi riess. -Yours, &c., 10th January, 1895. JOHN JONES,