The North Wales Chronicle and Advertiser for the Principality

CHARGE OF ATTEMPTED UtmDER AT I BANGOR. At a special sitting of the Bangor Police Court on Monday, before Mr Thomas Lewis and Dr. Langford Jones, a young man named David Ro- berts, living at Pinrhoagarnedd, near Bangor, was brought up in custody charged with having attempted to murder his brother-in-law, Robert Jones, by shooting at him with a revolver on Sat- urday night. Mr S. R. Dew appeared for the police who prosecuted, and Mr W. Douglas Jones (Messrs Carter, Vincent, and Douglaa Jones) appeared for the defence. Mr Dew, in his opening statement, said that Robert Jones, in consequence of something he had heard, went to the accused's house on Satur- day night. When he got into the house he saw the accused standing on the top of the stairs with a revolver in his hand. The accused said to Jones, "If you come any further I will kill you with this revolver." At the same time the ac- cused fired. The first shot missed Jones, who thereupon) advanced a couple of steps, when the accused again fired point-blank at him, the bullet this time entering Jones's thigh. Dr. E. O. Price, police divisional surgeon at Bangor, said, that according to instructions he went to see Robert Jones, whom he found suffer- ing from a gun shot wound in the right thigh. In consequence of this Jones was unable to at- tend the court. Mrs Jane Jones, the accused's mother-in-law, said that the accused lived next door to her. On Saturday night she was sitting by the fire when she heard the sound of a shot. Her son, Robert Jones, went to the accused's dOOlt and called oil Roberts to open it. The accused did not open, but said "everything is all right now." H.4 also said "I want to shoot the b- breed." Wit- ness said she thought the accused. said that to her and her son. Yhe accused had many times before said something about shooting. When she next saw her son he was suffering from a wound in his leg. Police-sergeant Pugh said he went to the ac- cused's house on Saturday night and told him that his brother-in-law had said that he had shot him in the leg. The accused admitted that this was true. He then asked the accused for the revolver. The accused said it was in the bed, and on searching, the bed the witness found a six-chambered revolver, of which five chambers had been discharged, the other being still load- ed. He also found in the same place under a pillow ft twot in a ow. While the witness bAd the revolver in his hand the accused asked him for it, but he refused to give it to him. The ac- cused admitted that the revolver produced was the one he had shot his brother-in-law with. The witness took the accused to the wounded man's house, where Jones was sitting by the fire. Jones said, "You see what you have done to me." The accused retorted. "You have done -more to me." The witness subsequently charged the accused with attempting to murder Jonee. He replied, "t am not guilty of trying to murder my brother-in-law. Mr Douglas Jones said the accused reserved his defence. The Magistrates remanded the Accused till Tuedday next, refusing Mr Douglas JoneW appli- cation for bail.

I FORr EIGNERS EXCLUDED FROM THE WAR OFFICE. The War Office authorities have resolved not to allow. foreigners permission to remain In the wait- ing lobbies at the War Office where the public have ac?e? to the = ted war new.. On Monday fore- moon;a Frenchman applied for pemiinion to wait in the Press lobby ap IT the representatives of the English, papers, but he was politely informed that, he could not be allowed to do 80. A representative of the Berlin papers made a similar application lallt week with a. like result. This was no reflection on the individuals asking or upon the papers, bat it is felt that as England is now at war it is de- sirable to make a general rule against giving foreigners access to the War Office.

BAlqwn CITY COUNCIL, I The monthly meeting of the above Council was held on Wednesday evening, the Mayor (Alderman J. E. Roberts) presiding. The at- twdano* included: Aldermen D. Cameron, GMv Edwardø, Cimncilim 1AWord Jones, E, Grev Edwards, WiHnm.?, D. Owen, J. WHHsM, 0. Pri w, T. J. W. Bayne, H. Hughes, E. Jones, T. G. Wil- liams, W. Farrar Roberts, W. P. Matthews, W. A. Foster, H. Rowland, David Williams, Mr J. A. Rod way (deputy town clerk), and the Cor- poration officials. Letterp. were read from Councillors Rowland Jonott and W. T. Roberts regretting inability to attend. ARTISANS' DWELLINGS. I The Sanitary, Hospital, and Water Commit- tee reported that the Mayor, Dr. Grey Edwards, Dr. Rowland Jones, Dr. Laingford Jones, Mr David Williams, Mr T. J. Williams, and Mr John Williams had been appointed by Chem a sub-committoe to further oonsider the question of the housing of the working-classes. PROPOSED FELLMOLWGENII YARD. I The Committee above referred to also reported that they had' appointed the Mayor, Dr. Row- land Jones, Dr. Langford Jones, MJI T. J. Wil- liams, Mr W. P. Matthews, and Mr John Pugh fLg a sub-committee to ooattader the question and to make inquiries as to whether a felifflonger's yard at Glanadda was likely to be a nuisance or not, and to report thereon to the committee. THE SANITARY INBPBOTOR. I On the motion of Mr T. G. Williams, second- ed by Mr T. J. Williams, a formal resolution was passed re-appointing Mr W. H. Worrall as nanitary in,pmwr for a further period of three years, to date from the 6th January next THE WORKHOUSE WATER SUPPLY. On the- recommendation at-the BaniL-Ary, etc., Qommittee it was deeidod that the Guardians of tha Bangor and Beaumaris Union should be charged on the rateable valuo f "r w a* Dr supplied to the Workhouse, with the addition of £10 per annum for water supplied to hydrants, heating apparatus, etc., and that the automatic flushing cisterns be not supplied exoept by water passing I through meter. NEW BUILDINGS, ETC. I The following recommendations were made by I the Highway, Building, and ImprovetmDnt, Com- ,ttee:-Illaii and estimates for making up the roads known as Menai Avenue and Victoria Drive were submitted and approved, and it was resolvod that the town clerk be authorised to issue notices on the owners of property abutting on tho said roads calling upon them to make up and complete the said roads aooording to the plans and sections within three months, and that in their default the Council proceed to do tho work and charge the owners with the cost of same. That the drawings of the bay window proposed to ho erected at 251, High-street, by Mr W. Lovatt be not approved. That plans of ton cottages proposed to be erected by the Lon- don and North-Western Railway Company at Euston-road be approved. That the bay win- dow erected at 65, Garth-road by Miss Evans be allowed to be brought forward eight inches further than shown on the drawing. That plans of the addition to a stable at Bronygraig by Mr Henry Lewis and addition to a workshop at Pen- dref by Mi Thomas Hughes be approved. Dr. Langford Jones moved the adoption of these recommendations, and said that the sub- ject of the bay window at 65, Garth-road had been before the committee on two occasions. As it was finally proposed the committee thought the bay window would prove unsightly, and they re-consideied the matter, and decided to sanc- tion the bringing forward of the window eight inches further than was shown on the plan. There was already a projection over the shop window cf these premises and the window would not as now recommended come out much beyond the projection referred to. 1 Mr Bayne seconded. Mr T. G. Williams referred to the question of the proposed bay window at 251, High-street, euid thought in this matter the committee were splitting a straw. The deputy town clerk read! ai letter from Mr W. Lovatt. the owner of 251, High-street, in which he pointed out that the alterations to these premises were far in advance tiiid he asked the Council to sanction the bay window projecting an additional sue inches in- stead of nine inches. He further stated that by recessing the shop window of the promises he was widening the footpath to the extent of 12 inches for a distance of 15 and a half feet. Dr. Price asked if there were any regulations or bye-laws relating to matters of this kind he had been told by an outsider that there were not. Mr Bayne thought that if this was a new plan it would be more fair to the committee if it was referred to them, rather than that the Council should discuss the matter first. He would move liD amendment accordingly. The Surveyor said that this matter was not governed by a bye-law, but under an Act of Parliament passed some ten years ago, relating to buildings in a street Under that Act it was Mot permiBsiMe for anyone to bring forward any ?miding or part cf building without the wrib- ten consent of the Council. Mr T. G. Williams said that Mr Lovatt had his alterations far in advainoe, and if this matter was again referred to the committee it would mean a further delay of a month or six weeks. He again repeated that he thought they were splitting a straw. Mr D. Owen said that if Mr Lovatt was widen- ing the parapet to the eactent of 12 indies for a dishnc of 15 and a half feet, he would be dis- po?d to w?ept that and forego the extra, inches ii? the projection of the bay window. That was, p,m,d.d it was distin(?Uy underkood that the Council should have absolute possession of the extra width in the parapet. Mr T. G. Williams said he supported that vi. Mr Barne said that in face of Mr Lovatt s letter to the Council he would withdraw his It was eventually decided, on the motion of Mr David Owen, seoonciEd by Mr T. G. Wil- liams, that sanction be given to the erection of the bay window on oonditioo that the Council bare possession of the extra width of the para- Det. IMPROVEMENTS Ai GARTH. Dr. Langford Jones referred to the improve- ments which were being carried out by the widening of the road' in the neiglibourhood of the Garth Garden. He thought that anyone who had noticed tha building of the new wall, could not fail to observe the awkward angle that would l,, formed opposite the Garth Hotel. He thought this might very well be done away with now that the work was in progress. Mr T. J. Williams said he agreed in that view <md to referred to what he considered an inoon- VMut?t. mgle in another portion of the wall. T-lio Mayor said the expenses of carrying out this work would faU upon the Pier and Ferry Cora™ it tee, and he had no doubt that committee would take into their consideration what had just been naid. Mr T. G. Williams said he thought it was a matter icore appertaining to the Highways, etc., Coiini) itt.ee. The Deputy Town Clerk said- that the sanc- tion of the Local Government Board had been obtained for tliif, w,,rk, and they had decreed that the expenditure should be charged to the department, of the Pier and Ferry Committee as they ccaiwdered this part of the road to be the appnxKih to the pier. T, Surveyor said the matter first came be- Im'c the Highways, etc., Committee, and ap- plicati; n v. as made to Lord Penrhyn for a pdeoe of land to carry out the improvements. That vi-as "itsnled' and the negotiations for purchase were completed. An application afterwards to Lord IVrrh vn for a larger piece of land was de- clined Hie Local- Government Board had in- alstod that the It of this work should be ohsir^id to the pier an/Marry. VITAL STATISTICS. The M'.vor reported that the death-rate for the. i-v-t month was 17.04, and the birth-rate 30.72 per thousand. « GAS MANUFACTURE. I Aooording to the Gas Manager's report the quantity of gas manufactured during the four weeks ended November 18th was 4,425,700 cubic feet, as oompared with 4,340,600 cubic feet for the corresponding period of last year, or an increase of 85,200 cubic feet. ELECTRIC LIGHTING. I On the recommendation of the Lighting Com- mittee, it waa decided to accept and to seal the agreement with the National Electric Wiring Company. Dr. Grey Edwaftjs, in reply to Mr D. Owen, said that the Council had passed a resolution leaving the settlement of this matter to the com- mittee. The chief points of the agreement were as follows: If a person required his house for the pur- pose of the electrio light to be wired free the work would be undertaken by this company. Such person would be charged 6d per unit for the electrio light instead of 5&. For a private house the minimum charge would be Is 3d rer eight-candle-power lamp per annum, and for a shop Is pet eight-candle-power lamp. The Cor- poration were not bound to pay the company in reepect of any houses wired that might happen to become empty, and in the event of any one giving up the electrio light the company were empowered to remove their fittings from uch a house. He believed the agreement had now been altered so that that would be done at the expense of the company. The agreement was terminable by six months' notice < n either side after the first twelve months. The Mayor said the first agreement submitted I contained several clauses which wers deemed objectionable. In the agreement as now adopt- ed they had had considerable concessions. PIER AND FERRY COMMITTEE. I I This committee reported that the following had been appointed an Emergency Committee: the Mayor, Mr Thomas Lewis, Dr. Grey Ed- wards, and Mr T. J. Williams. The committee recommended the adoption of the tender of Mr William Owen for repairs to the boiler and engines of the ferry steamer 'Tor bay." Mr H. Hughes proposed, and Mr J. Williams seconded, the adoption of this reoommendation. In reply to Mr D. Owen, the Surveyor stated that the expense proposed to be incurred upon the "TorSay" amounted to J5136 164 Mr D. Owen said that in his opinion it would! be far better for the Council to go in for a thoroughly suitable steamer rather than go on I tinkering with an old boat like* this. Mr Hughes said that the question of provid- ing a new steamer had been before the commit- tee, but it was reported to them that the cost of a suitable boat would be about 2M, the price of material used in the construction of such ves- sels having considerably advanced of late. The committee thought, they oould not afford to incur such expenditure iat present. They were of opinion that they could go on for some time with the "Torbay" after incurring the expenditure now recommended. Mr 'Oameron thought that with a little enter- prise and the exercise of forethought & suitable boat might be procured at a much less figure than that mentioned by Mr Hughes. He em- phasised the importance of the Pier and Ferry Committee giving due attention to the improve- ment of means of facilitating traffic on the ferry to Beaumaris, and they should not let the matter slip. The Mayor said he was pleased to say that the question of purchasing a new steamer was under the consideration of the committee— (hear, hear)—it would take some time before they oould find a steamer suitable for the traffic. He went on to say that they ought to profit by their experience in purchasing a second-hand boat. Unless they could corns, across a. boat suitable for the traffic on this ferry he thought it would be better for them to have one built for the purpose although it might cost -more. Mr T. G. Williams said it should be borne in mind that it was only on two or three occasions in the oourse of the year that the present steamer was found to be inadequate. A larger steamer would mean an increase in the working ex- PeRwet committee's recommendation was then adopted. yy Y"'T PROPOSED NEW BATHS Air Biiiiwju*. According to the minutes of the (lenami Ilir- poses Camanittee the Surveyor had submitted plans and sections for a scheme providing new dressing-rooms on the ladies' and the gentle- men's side of the bathing place at Siliwen, to- gether with two open air baths at an estimated cost of £4000. The committee recommended the Council to adopt the scheme. Mr Matthews moved the adoption of this re- commendation. Dr. Price seoondod, and said this scheme had been under the consideration of the committee for some time. They were obliged to consider the question as a matter of urgency owing to the bathing boxes being so damaged by a recent storm that nothing could be done to restore them. Thus the committee took the whole question into consideration. These baths had been acquired by the Corporar tion about ten years ago, and they had presum- ably been worked as well as the committee could possibly do 80, but still there had been no re- sult. Every year, he believed, there had been a deficit in spite of many inducements to at- tract the attention of the public to the bathing facilities. Whilst from one point of view they had one of the be# bathing places on the North Wales coast, yet the hours for bathing were limited because they were under the present arrangements dependent upon the state of tide. The committee proposed to do away with the prMent wooden boxes and place in their stead a series of bathing boxes, with a brick-work back, erected on a concrete platform. In front of that platform it was proposed, by means of concrete dams to enclose a certain area on the gentlemen's side, 550 feet in length by 210 feet in width-so as to enclose the water and pro- vide bathing facilities at all hours of the day. It was also proposed to concrete the bottom of the bathing ground so as to always keep the water clear. Although the sum which the com- mittee recommended the Council to expend was large, vet he ventured to think that there was a reasonable expectation that they would derive a revenue sufficient to meet the working ex- penses and the capital charge upon that sum. He did ?t propose to prem,the Council to accept the whole of the scheme, but he would point out that a part of the scheme was at any rate ur- gent. The bathing boxes on the gentiem»ns side had been completely wrecked, and, they would have either to re-build a set of ricketty boxes or else adopt a scheme of the kind now suggested. He thought that one reason why they did not get a more profitable result from the Siliwen baths was that at present the hours for bathing were very short and dependent upon the state of the tidte. Another reason was that tliev had not taken sufficient care to advertise the town as a bathing place. If they had means for bathing during all times of the day they would have a daily average of nine or ten hours during which the baths would be utilised, whereas under the present arrangement the daily average was only about three hours. Such an increase in the daily average would be a very important consideration. He thought the charges ought also to be arranged in a more sen- sible manner, and there wou.d be a better financial result. Take for in- stance one side of the bathing place. The at- tendant cost at least 238 a year, but under the new arrangement his services would not be re- quired for so long and the cost would! be only about S22 or £ 23. The capital charges up to the present had been B60 annually. So that if thev spent B2000 the annual charge would only Miicmnt to S100 more, and for that they would get all these mw improvements in the bathing place. The 9160 would be interest and sinking fund upon £ 2000 at 20 years' loan, though there was no reason why they could not expect the loan to extend over 30 years. Repairs and main- tenance would' cost low because by this scheme they would have more substantial structures. At a low estimate repairs and maintenance had been up to the present £ 12 a year, and the aver- age receipts would be something under B50, obtained with a daily average of only about three hours for bathing. By this proposed schema the hours would be increased to nine or ten daily. He thought the charge should be increased to I sixpence for bathing, say up to five p.m., and after that hour it might be reduced to twopence, and arrangements might be made with regard to children and the working classes. Still if the changes remained the same at present he thought if this scheme was carried out they might reckon upon trebling the number of bsthon. It would be well for the health of the town if the habit of bathing could be cultivated generally. Under this scheme the total cost was estimated at RIM and the gross receipts at MO. If the scheme did not immediAtely prove a direct bene- fit, it would indirectly benefit the town if bath- ing facilities like this were in existences The Mayor asked if the committee had ascer- tained who owned the foreshore at Siliwen on which the baths were proposed to be constructed. Dr. Price said he took it they would have to apply to three authorities, the Ecclesiastical Commissioners, the Board of Trade, and Lord1 Penriiyn. Mr Bayne thought that at present the Council should not proceed further than erecting the plat- form and the bathing boxee. He thought they could manage now without erecting the dams to retain the sea waiter. He thought the provision of a new steamer for the Beaumaris Ferry traffio had a prior claim to the consideration of the Council before entering upon a scheme of this kind. It would be unwise to spend all this money, at present. He moved as an amendment that the matter be referred back to the com- mittee so that a smaller portion of the scheme only could be carried out. Mr T. J. Williams Mid he was generally in sympathy with the scheme. He thought they ought to go to some length to meet the require- ment of the town in the matter of bathing facilities. Before the question of a new steamer they ought to go in for thorough sanitation, and he would go in for this scheme because it directly concerned the sanitation of the town. Still he thought they could do with something IeM than was now suggested. He supported the view of refe?inig the matte* Dd to the committee, not with the intention of deferring it, but in order to see if something could not be done at half the cost. Dr. Price asked if the 'Council would agree to the erection of the platform and the bathing boxes, as that was & matter of urgency. At the s&me time the committee might be instructed to make the necessary inquiries regarding the ownership of the foreshore. The Deputy Town Clerk, in reply to a question, said that in connection with the pier the Council had to purchase the foreshore from the Ecclesiastical Ooovmisioner, and from the Board of Trade the portion bedow low water mark. He thought that here it would be the Eoclesi- | aatical Commissioners (if they had any interest there) they would have to deal with and also the Board of Trade; but if Lord Penrhyn had pur- chased from the Ecclesiastical Commissioners his Lordship would come in instead of them. Mr Huw Rowland mid he could not <mpport the committee in this scheme because of its cost. He maintained that sea bathing was in the nature of an amusement, and what they wanted to culti- vate was a habit of washing. The deme: was, in his opinion, one of doubtful benefit, and was entirely speculative in its financial as- i pect. Mr H. Hughes said he was agreed that some- thing should! be done at Siliwen, but he did not think they could at present afford to apen? £ 4000. He thought the erection of the platform and the bathing boxes would enable them to go on for some time. Mr Oameron also expressed views to the same purport and advocated going in for a Moore modified scheme. Mr D. Owen thought it would' be far better for them, when the time came and the town Wj16 in a financial position to consider it, to go in for a large scheme which would be more accessible to the public generally. They might possibly consider that floating baths at the pier head would be more acceptable. He did not think it waa worth while securing the foreshore at Siliwen. ■ Dr. Grey Edwards said, he rather thought he took even a more rosy view of this matter than Dr. Price. Under the present arrangement the hours for bathing were very short and the ac- oommodation at Siliwen was quite inadequate. The constant complaint of bathers was that they had to wait such a length of time before a bath- ing box was available, and the tide would 00 re- ceding before they would have a chance of a bathe. He had been told by bathers that the bathing place at Siliwen was really one of the finest on the coast. He thought they might cer- tainly venture to expend 'half the amount now suggested. If they had the scheme carried out he felt sure it would be a success. In order to encourage the committee to go on to get the in- formation as to the foreshore ownership he "uld like to take the vote of the Council informally on the question. The Mayor said he could not help thinking that they were not proceeding quite in order. They should ascertain beforehand who were the authorities controlling the portion of the fore- shore they desired to acquire. Then they should know the terms upon which such authorities would be prepared to dispose of their rights. They should also bear in mind that the Council were only leaseholders at Siliwen, and they should satisfy themselves as to the conditions of the lease and how they would affect the proposed scheme. Before proceeding any further the com- mittee ought to satisfy themselves on each of the points mentioned, and then, by all means, bring foiward1 a modified scheme, and he belioved a majority of the Council would be in favour of it. Ha would strongly urge that this matter be de- ferred for a. time, and if neeessary, a special meeting of the Council could be called to consider it, The Accountant pointed out that it was urgent to provide for the bathing next season; the old bathing boxes could not be utilised. Mr T. G. Williams asked what would be the cost of making the old bathing boxes fit for use again. That, in his opinion, would be as much as they could do in time for next season. Dr. Price remarked that the old bathing boxes had, as the result of the storm, been reduced to a condition of matchwood. Mr H. Hughes moved an amendment that the matter be deferred and that the committee be asked to re-consider it and bring it again before the 'Council. Mr Bayne seconded. Mr David Williams asked if the committee were prepared to make some amendment in their own recommendation. Dr. Price said that he had already hinted their readinesw in that direction. Mr Mathews said it seemed to him that it was a matter of necessity that something should be done at Siliwen. They had been spending; money in order to advertise the attractions of Bangor and in the face of that some of the speeches made that evening with reference to this scheme appeared to him extraordinary. It was nonsense to suggest that people would not go to Siliwen to bathe. If they had anything like decent accommodation at present they could easily double the amount of business at the baths. He was in a position to say that there were scores of people who did' not patronise the place for the simple reason that there was no ac- commodatian for them. If they adopted this scheme in its entirety he thought they would find it would be one of the best speculations that the Corporation had entered into. After they had gone to the expense of advertising the town he thought they should keep faith with the pub- lie. He strongly urged the Council to adopt the whole scheme. Dr. Longford Jones moved an amendment that the committee be empoweredl to go on with that portion of the scheme for the erecting of bnthin boxes on a concrete platform as suggest- ed in the specification. Mr Bayne said he was prepared' to go to that extent if Mr Hughes was prepared to withdraw his amendment which he (Mr Bayne) had seconded. Mr Hughes agreed to withdraw. Mr Cameron seconded Dr. Langford Jones' amendment. The Mayor said he could not help thinking that ,,ft-er all the best thing would be to refer the matter haok to the committee and afterwards call a special meeting of the Council to consider it. This view was eventually adopted.

THE WAS BELIEF FUND. CARNARVON COUNTY FUND. The eub-ooKtmibbee appointed by the Carnar- von County Fund Committee to administer the relief met ft Carnarvon on Saturday. There were present the Lord-lieutenant (Mr J. E. Greaves), the Mayor of Carnarvon (Mr W. J. Williams), Chairman of thej County Council (MIr J. R Prichard), and Captain Barnard, adjutant 4th Battalion R.W. Fusiliers. A number of soldiers' mothers and wives made applica- tions, and the committee voted all deserving cases liberal allowances.

DISPUTE AS TO THE PURCHASE OF A I FAiU, RIVAL CLAIMANTS TO THE PROPERTY. At the Carnarvon 'Ctcumty Court on Wednesday, his Honour Sir Horatio Uoyd heard a somewhat unusual action in which Miss Margaret Roberts, PanthafodL'is, Llamrug, was the plaintiff, and Mr Morris Thomas, Rhiwgooh, Llanddeiniolen, the defendant.—Mr J. T. Roberts, who repre- sented the plaintiff, stated that on the 5th August last Messrs Dew and Son offered for sale at Carnarvon certain outlying portions of the Vaynol Estate, and among the lots was a small farm named Panth&fodlas, of which the plaintiff was tenant. The plaintiff being very anxious to secure the far.n entered into an arrangement with the defendant, immediately before the M?e, whereby she waa to buy and the defendant was to find the whole of the purchase money. The lot was knocked down to the tenant for L225 and the auctioneer declared the tenant to be the pur- chaser. Subsequently in the auction room the de- fendant beckoned to Mr Hughes, who was the auctioneers' surveyor, and told him that his name was to go down on the sale slips, adding that he was there with the plaintiff and supply- ing the money. Thereupon the surveyor, who had started writing out the sale slips in the tenant's name, allowed the word tenant to re- main, but struck out the word "Miss" and put in the name of Morris Thomas. The slip, as altered, was handed to the vendor's solicitor (Mr Carter), to whom the plaintiff repeated that the defendant was lendftg her money and that his naane was to appear in the contract to secure the money; accordingly the contract was prepared in the name of Morris Thomas, who also had told Mr Carter that he was lending the plaintiff money. After the we the defendant visited the farm and expressed satisfaction with what he had done and suggested to the plaintiff that she should keep quiet for a short time. She did keip quiet, but finding that the defendant was going to stick to the property himself she consulted a solicitor. By these proceedings the plaintiff applied for a declaration that the defendant entered into the contract as trustee for her, or, if the farm had been conveyed to the defendant, that an order be made directing the execution of a conveyance for vesting the property in the plaintiff. Mr J. Bryn Roberts, M.P. instructed by Messrs G. Jones and James), appeared for the defendant The Plaintiff, in (tsoes-examination, denied that she pressed the'defendant to buy the farm for her, =at he replied he would buy if he got a 7ental which would produce four per cent. on the outlay. On the contrary the talk was about the rate of interest she would have to pay for A loan. When the defendant visited the farm after the sale she admitted having shown everything to him and drawn his notice to certain repairs to be made to the hayhouse, for which, however, she already had cement in the house. Mr John Hughes, who had charge of the bids, etc.,for the auctioneers, said that Mr Dew declared the tenant to be the purchaser and thd sarnie appeared iiTMr Dew's own particulars and the published accounts of the sale. Mr H. Lloyd Carter, solicitor for the Vaynol Estate, corroborated the previous witness af to what transpired in the saleroom. After the sale he asked both plaintiff and defendant who really was the purchaser, whereupon the plaintiff re- plied "He (meaning the defendant) is lending me the money to pay the deposit., and his name is to go into the contract to make it secure.' Subse- quently Thomas signed the contract and paid the deposit. The Defendant, on his part, gave evidence to the effect that the plaintiff and her sister called upon him on the 29th July and asked him to buy the farm, as they were anxious lest they should be deprived of the tenancy. Defendant asked the plaintiff whether there was nobody in her own neighbourhood who would buy it, and she re- plied that she had failed to get anybody. They then calculated together that the place was worth EM, and that putting the interest at the rate of four per cent, the rental would be £10. De- fendant pressed the plaintiff as to whether she could pay that rent, and in reply she said that she would be glad to have the opportunity of doing so. He then told her that he should at- tend the sale and would then be able to ascertain whether an invae of the plaintiffs had in the meantime agreed to buy the place. When a mortgage was mentioned the plaintiff said that she could not find the money to make up the difference between that and the purchase money. On the day. of the sale, immediately before en- taring the saleroom, the plaintiffs sister told the defendant that he was at liberty to buy the farm as her uncle had declined to do so. The plaintiff also said that she was acquainted with Mr Dew, and on that ground-he (the defendant) sug- gested that she, being the tenant, should make the bids for him.. Other evidence for the defence having been called Mr Bryn Roberta eubmitted that thfc circum- stances from the outset of the transaction pointed to a well-understood arrangement that the die- fendant was to purchase the farm for himself and not in any way for the plaintiff. His Honour reserved his decision.

PWLLHELI. St. Peter's Debating Society.—There was a large attendance of members at the usual weekly meeting of this guild on Tuesday evening. when a most, interesting paper on "The life of Charles Dickens was read by Miss Noden, hoad mistress of the county school. The vicar, the Rev. Canon Davies, pre- sided. Borough Magistrates' Court.-This conrt was held ? Thursday, before the Mayor (Dr. 0 W.  Messrs Robert Cam!g, and J. G. Jones (Llwyn- ffynon).-Owen Jones. settsm? St  Viiii,, i ?s (25) wit" ?rJ, was charged by, P.O. Wi!I? <?) 6d being drunk and disorderly, and WM fine^d ) 2a with and & 6d costs.-John Thompson, sailor was also charged with a like offence at the same time and place, and fined 2s 6d and 8s 6d cost-s.-Thomas Parry, Ala-road, was charged by P.S. Jones (9) with be?nx found drunk on !icen? premie' the White- hall Hotel. Defendant plcadd guilty, and was fined 2s 6d and 8s 6d cost&

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MISS' HEWITT'S 03CHESTEAL CONGEST. Bountifully and naturally endowed as is the Welsh nation with such qualities as go to make up a really successful British vocalist, it has not in- frequently been made the subject of complaint that Wales does not shine pre-eminently in the master of producing instrumentalists of equally sterling oalibre. More especially is the defect noticeable in that portion of the Principality in which we re- side, and it is, therefore, more particularly gratify- ing to us to be able to chronicle the praiseworthy efforts which Miss Isabel Hewitt is and has been making to remedy the deficiency. In some of our larger Sonth Wales tovmL?--Caiff, Swansea, New- port, and Menhyr-i)rchestral music is fast assum- ing its rightful position as a component part of ih :¿f.tsk:fti:ïuctio. and even in tb': towns of North Wales Wrexham, Newtown, Oswestry, and other places—vast strides are being made with no discouragin g results. Nor can it be said that the Cathedral city of Bangor is lagging behind. Miss Hewitt some six years ago success- fully launched her orchestral society in our midst, and her annual concert has at no great length become one of the most enjoyable and interesting features of our Musical year. This year's concert has proved a distinct success and ayveiy real advance on the results of former years, meriting the most unqualified praise we are able to bestow upon it. As the evening progressed, the interest of both performers and audience seemed to increase ferceptibly the players appeared to excel themselves more and more, and by the time Part n. of the proDle had, been reached every- one was in splendid form. The opening ma?-c? "Forwaxd Harr Do p j let, was _uredly & good omen for th!7iLustrumenlists and sounded the ood, note of their subsequent endeavours. Haydn's military symphony with its two movements, "Adagio and Allegro, proved an item of sound educational value, the Allegro being incisively and vigorously played. Then followed a brace of very charming little songs by Edwin Lloyd, "When dead leaves fall" and 'Tis the spring." Of the two we thought we prefelTed the second, although the ta.teful identity of the composer was easily recognisable in both. To the talented artiste, Miss Gwendoline Dew. who rendered these two more?ux, must be Mcorded an exceptionally high meed of praise. M??: Dew possess a voice of .6Xqu2ite beauty, an d sh well knows how to use it. iier proauouon is oi the best, her articulation clear and precise, her delivery refined, and cultivated. Miss Dew's ad- vancement in the true principles of correct vocalisa- tion has been rapid and marvellous, and it is, there- fore, by no means surprising that her many friends in Bangor should have rapturously demanded an encore, to which she responded by a no less grace- ful and pleasing rendering of Florence Aylward's I "Beloved it is morn." Mr Walton, so well known in connection with the Llandudno Pavilion concerts, next gave an accomplished reading of Massenet's "Fanta8ia:" I We fear the selection was somewhat above the he&48 of the majority of those assembled, nevertheless Mr Walton's ability was amply demonstrated by the masterly manner in which he executed the very exacting passages that fell to his lot. Grieg's Holberg-Suite for strings alone was played very creditably by those composing that portion of the band, though it was apparent that the troublesome pi of the Saraunde and Gavotte presented some slight difficulties to more than one of the less advanced performers. Mr Charles Black (of Sir Charles Halle's Orchestra) gave an excellent account of himself. With his viola muted he produced a truly plaintive rendition of Godard's "Berceuse," proving himself possessed of a highly artistic tem- perament and an eminently elevated mind. He was vociferously encored, and in his repetition of the work his expression was wellnigh as perfect as it could be. Suppe's pretty overture, Morning, noon and night in Vienna," formed a delightful finish to the first part of the programme, the phrasing being good and the bowing united and methodical. Not the least fascinating item during the evening was Ganne's mazurka, "La Ozarine," which opened the seaond part. Its popularity was testified to by an unmistakable demand for an encore, which was willingly accorded. Miss Gwendoline Dew, re-appearing in Walter Wadham's song, "Come to me," created quite a furore, being twice TeWltd. Her singing was superb, taking the house altogether by storm, and as a second response Miss Dew regaled her hearers as a secon d with an old Welsh air. Miss Margaret Hewitt's violin playing exempli- fied her powers in a ma,rked degree, her execution being most brilliant, and her "double stopping" and" harmonics" proving true and finished as an encore Miss Hewitt gave with grace and de- licacy a piece for muted violin and was loudly ap- plauded. Jaxone's (or Jackson's! which?) lovely pizzicato, Bal d'Enfants," by the or- chestra deserved the praise it re- ceived, and'"The Belle of New York" -wm m *ta.1 and popular conclusion to one of the very t.t conoerts it has been our privilege to hear in Ban- gor. "God save the Queen' was then enthu- siastically ,n,, Miss Dew taking the solo. This critique would hardly be complete without an allusion to the progreR8 the orchestra has made under Miss Isab?lp; s able direction. Her young pupils have distinguished themselves con- spicuously this year, and in congratulating them and their conductress on their recent attainments, we seize this opportunity of wishing them further success and of expressing regret that it is not our good fortune to hear them more frequently. That the orchestra (which, with the admirably chosen additions of the contra bass, Bute, cornet and tym- pani, partakes more or less of the nature of a full band) will achieve still greater things in the future we feel no anxiety whatsoever, and we rest assured that, thanks to Miss Hewitt, the citizens of Bangor will at no distant date have a local orchestra of which they will be absolutely proud. Miss Hewitt has reason to be gratified at the very large and representative audience that met at the Penrhyn Hall on Friday, December 1st, and she no doubt recognises, as we all do, that in Miss Lucy Nixon, who presided at the pianoforte throughout the evening, she has a most able and indefatigable accom- panist, and in Mr D. Roberts, a master of the cere- monies to the manner born. It is due to Miss Hewitt to add that in the selection and arrange- ment of the programme she exhibited that Wi" and prudent foresight which, as the evening rolled on, impelled the audience to pronounce the almost unanimous verdict that she had lef the better things Ulltil last. T. WESTLAKE-MORGAN. ]

LORD METHUEYS MARCH. I 'II ( The War Office on Saturday receive*! uo fallowing telegram from General Sir Forestier Walker: — "Capetown, Deo. 1st. "Mothuen's flesh wound slight. Remaining at Modder River for reconstruction of bridge. Am reinf jroing him with Highlanders and Cavalry. "Corps Horse Artillery, Chnadi.ani Regi.ment, Australian contingents, and three battalions of Infantlry have moved up to the line De Aar- Belmont."

AOCJIDBNT TO A TRANSPORT. The following telegram waS pasted on Sunday night at the War Office:- "From Gemiral, tQapetown, to Secretary of State for War (received Dec. 3rd, 9.30 pmL):- "Officer commanding the troops on board the hired transport "fsmore" telegraphs from Vre- denbi-rg, Deo. 3rdJ:- "Gone on shore this morning on the rocks in St. Helena Bay. All the troops safely con- veyed from the ship to the shore. Horses still on board, and difficult to lanff thenl "Men-of-war 'Doris' and 'Niobe,' and hired transport 'Columbian,' with three lighters, pro- ceeded at once to render every assistance. Weather to all appearance calm. St. Helena Bay is on the west coast of Cape Colony, about eighty miles north of Capetown. The "Ismore" conveyed the 63rd Battery, two Squadrons of the 10th Hussars, and details. She left England on Nov. 4th. A Capetown telegram, dated Monday, says: —The "Ismore" is only afloat at the stern. It is feMed vhat all the guns are lost. Twenty horses have been saved, but there is little hope of rescuing the others. The men and horses will come to Capetown- by way of Jtatoesbury.

THE SIEGE OF M1AIFEKING. The War Office on Tuesday evening stated that Mafeking was all weU up to November 20th, but the investment of the town was closer. The na- tives were quiet everywhere. It is stated that the British do not intend at present to rebuild the bridge a.t Frere, but to make a deviation. From Ladysmith it is re- ported that all is well, but that the monotony of the siege is being keenly felt. The Boers have mounted a new big gun, with which they shell the camp, so far with no success. Those at Ladysmith have seen the enemy retreating through Van Reenen's Pass, and it is thought that they may not wait for the British advance. It is persistently reported that Joubert is ser- iously ill' with dysentery. Another report stated that he has been killed in action. From Modder River additional particulars of the terrible fighting at that place have been re- ceived'. General Methuen reports that the Boer loss was more than equal that of the British, and that the morale of the eitemy must be shaken. News by way of Pretoria, stated that a com- mando was fighting Khama's men at Gaberones. The natives have captured 1'30 oxen from the burghers. In Cape Colony General Gatacre is busy ar- ranging for an advance. A Boer commando is reported to be in possession of Lihana Pass be- tween Barkly East and Mount Fletcher. Public traffic on the railway has been stopped as far as Molteno. the line being reserved for military pur- poses.

LADYSMITH. I News froam IAvlysmith, dated the 30th ult., reported! that the total casualties since the in- vestment began were eight killed and Z5 wounded'. The Boers shelled the town almost continuously. The health of the troops is good. The town has been deliberately shelled, and es- pecially the hospital. It is thought the Boeis expected an easy surrender of Ladysmith, or the restoration of peace. Three colonial farmers have been committed for high treason.

BOERS COMMANDEERING. In Bechuanaland the Boers are commandeer- ing all whites between the ages of 14 and 16. ThiTty"three miles of railway hAve been de- stroyed.

OAPE OOLONY. The Boers invading Cape Colony have 000\1- pied Barkly East. General Gatacre has rescued a thousand1 bags of wheat and flour from Molteno which the Boers threatened to commandeer. Sir Alfred Milner has issued 81 proclamation call- ing out several Cape riflie clubs for active service. At Port Elizabeth am enthusiastic meeting of loyalists was held, when the action of the Oapo Ministry was condemned by the speakers.

THE SITUATION AT LADYSMITH. There is more serious news from Ladysmith. The enemy are concentrating their artillery fire and doing some damage. Rations are being re- duced all round. It is stated that on Monday the enemy made a desperate attempt to capture the place. There was a furious bombardment for several hours. At last the Boer guns were silenccd, and the British made a sortie. Hard fighting en- sued, and the Boers retired, hvng lost r?rcral hundr*ds killea, and wounded. News fiom the town up to Tuesday says that all is still well. The bombardment continues, but is ineffeetive. There are still reports current that the Freo State burghers are retiring in large numbers, presnmably to protect their own country against the British advance on the west and south.

LORD METHUEN RESUMES COMMAND. The following was posted at too War Office on Thursday morning :— From General Officer Commanding tines of Communication. Capetown. Wednemv. Methuen wires to-day he has mamed, comm;'nd. He is in nightly communication with Kimberley, Health of troops excellent. From the north it is stated that a Boer force war. surprised at Derdepoort on November 25th by the Chartered Company's men. The Boers wero routed. and their eommandant killed. In CA e Colony the Boers h¡we retired from D?, drecht, leaving only a small guard. Oommunie, tion has again been opened with Steynsburg and Maraisburg. Mr Schreiner has written to President Steyn pro- testing against the commandeering of British sn a- jects in Cape Colony.

I OFFICIAL NEWS FROM KIMBERLEY. The following was issued from the War UJEcis on Thursday afternoon:- From General, Capetown, to Secretary Stato for War. Capetown, 6th IXscoiaber. Kekewich reports 25th November:- Made demonstration at dawn to-day towards enemy's main position at South Wimfelclon RWe Range. Turner, with mounted troops, attempted a recon- naisance of enemy's position from the direction of Schmidt's Drift rood.. Engineers hold Otto's kopjes. Turner surprised enemy, and rushed his entrench- msnts at Schmidt's Drift road. Twenty-nine prisoners captured. Am reporting casualties in separate telegram. Dotails of the sortie from Kiotberlev, 28th Novem- her. Demonstration towards Wimbledon Rifle Range.. Enemy's guns on ridge Splukup u> i WiuiliolooCln siding. Secit Turner, with mounted troops, attacked the enemj-'si right flank, capturing laager and thrett wotks. Knemv in four works offered stubborn resistance, when Turner was killed. Captured many shells, and destroyed other stores. Casualties NpqrtÜ ? my previous Virion. Kekwich reporto 3rd 1???'?''?°*"??"?' [Ibbe err s hi0:?y5 .i??d Kimberley. On 4th Decem- ¡ ber he says Wounded doing well.

Latest Intelligence. [Press Association Telegram. ] To-day (Friday), 1.40 p.m. Up to now no newa of fresh fighting has been received in London. Telegrams to hand, how- ever, indicate that a desperate encounter may be expected any moment. A Renter's Sterkstroom. telegram, dated Tues- day, says that reinforcements are rapidly artÏT- ing to strengthen General Gatacre's division. The Boera stall remain in the vicinity of Dor- drecht. The London "Star" has received a message from Ladysmith, via runuer to Frere, stating that the Boers on November 30th., made two determined attacks on Ladysmith, but were driven back with considerable loss.

GFAND PATRIOTIC CONCfiBT AT BANGOR NEXT WEEK. We deeire once again to draw our readers' attention to the grand patriotic concert, organ- ised by Mrs Asslieton Smith, which will be held at the Penrhyn Hall, Bangor, on Wednesday ¡ afternoon next, in slid of the widows and families of our soldiers and Milora nghting in South Afr?a. MTs Assheton Smith haa worked iM&- I fatigably and spared no efforts to ensure a suo oessfttl and interesting entertainment. The en- tire proceeds are to be divided between the Bangor portion of the county fund and the cen- tral fund of the Soldiers' and Sailors' Families' Association, which is under the management of Colonel Gildea. It is very gratifying to be able to announce that all the artistes who will appear at the concert are giving their services gratui- tously, and Mxs Assheton Smith herself under- takes the whole of the other expense, so that the proceeds will be handled over entirely to the relief fund. Not only will those who patronise the concert get a musical treat of a high order, but they will at the same time be contributing towards an object which is meeting with the most loyal and hearty support of all classes throughout the kingdom. We venture confi- dently to predict that next Wednesday aftemoon the Penrhyn Hall will be orotwded. Messrs .Tarvis and Foster, of Lome House, who have charge of the arrangements for booking seats and the sale of tickets, have, we believe, ex- perienced an unusual demand for seats. Our advice to those who have not yet taken toekow is to secure them without delay. Undoubtedly a meet interesting programme wO be submitted. The artistes include the Royal Eryri Male Voioe Choir, Miss Marianne Eissler (violinist to H.R.H. the Duke ofSaxe- Coburg and Gotha), Miss Clara Eissler (harpist to H.R.H. the Duke of Saue-Coburg and Gotha), Mrs Preston, Herr Hugo Heinz, Mr Seth Hughes. :Mr9 Assheton Smith also hopes to be able to sing. Dr. Roland Rogers will pre- side at the pianoforte. Mrs Hugh ArcndaJe, whose husband, Major Arohdale, of the Welsh Regiment, is with the relieving force on the way to Ladysmith, will recite Kipling's poem, "The Absent-minded Beggar." Further details are given in our advertisement, OOIUIMIB.

Christmas Shows.—In the "Absent-minded Beggar" weare asked to Pay! pay! pay! but we want to buy our Christmas presents as cheai, Ly as possible. When you visit Liverpool for the purpose of making your purchases of presents and looking at the various displays of the enter- prising firms ir that city, make a point of noting the attractive display in the extensive range of windows of the Pioneer Furnishing Stores, Bold- street, Liverpool, and of noting the remarkably low prices and the attractive stock. The hand- some dining-room with the table laid for Christ- mas dinner. The cosy and completely etpepped kitchen and the daintily appointed bedroom are surrounded all day by crowds of spectators. This enterprising firm has just issued a special flirist mas catalogue with nearly 300 illustrations, which, will be sent post free, and we note that they pay carriage on all purchases over 4ft» to any railway station in Great Britain. Hiis alone must ensure an important saving to their clients.

Births, Marriages, and Deaths, BIRTH. READ.—On the 1st inst., at Admiralty-terrace, Garth, Bangor, the wife of W. T. F. Read, eoast- guard officer, of a daughter.. DEATH THOMAS.—On the 7th inst, at Llaugadwaladr, Anglesey) tho Rev. JOavid Thomas, rector.

Hunting Appointments. THE ANGLESEY OARRIERS will meet on Saturday, December 9th LUagefni. Wednesday. December 13th Bryngwran ■Saturday, December 16th" Llanbedrgoch School at 11.30, aon. SIR W. W. "\YYN'N"S HOUNDS will hum on Saturday, December 9th Sara. at 101.30, Monday, December 11th Wynny Wednesday, December 13th ? Hardwick Friday, December lStli Flannog- at 10.46. Saturday, December 16th Terriek; y, oce aft 10. SO. — THE FLINT AND DENBIGH HOUNDS wdl meet an Saturday, December 9th Rhuddljn, Wednesday, December 13th Coed 09ch Saturday, December 16th,BodeyddMl Village- 8t 11.

■ Welsh Markets. BANGOR, Friday, 11.45 a.m. MEAT, BUTTER, and BUGS.—Fresh, butter. Is 5d per 11>. fresh eggs, 7 for a sthillwg; Irish, Danish and Canadian butters, Is. t« Is 4-d per lb. bvd, 6d to 9J per lb. ttoo., 7d to 9d per J?. lamb, 8d to 10A p;: !b. vc4, 7<1 to M pr Ib. pork, 7d to 9d p?? lb. h?n. 6d to 8<1 pM" lb. bwsoa, 5,1 to Set ger It), fat pigs, 3d to 34d per tb. FISH, POULTRY, »nd GAME.—dvicfews, 3s M per ooupl*; fowls, 3-j pt-r couple; (Sucklings, 28 od eaoh; 4am, 2s 6d each; couple pigeon*, Is 4d per brae»partridges, 39 plr. hrac*; ducks, 48 6J each; geese, (s pur lb. salmon, is 4d ptr lb. t.Q. wuillet, It ol per Ilk turbot, Is; halib.it, §U pe;r lb. plaice, 9d per lb. dahi, 6d per lb, gvrneU, 4i per lb. "v, hab, 3d per lb. skate, 5d pertb, FRUIT and VHUETNBLK*.—i'-DU.toes, 10 IrA". for h, an(? 0s per a.,k; oexrot 5 )>?. for 3A turnips. Id per lb. P"IS"¡P', Id ¡r Ib,; e"bbg. s. lid to 3d each; eauliflovore, l^d to 2d %w b i colery, 2d to 4d per e: ick teitwee, 2d e&ch k. Id per hunch.; jnapis (English), zg to 3e per lb. s 40. (foreign), 6 t.. 8e per lb. tomatoes, 6sii W 8d per lb. applas, ai "o 3J par lb. pkms, <1 p(r lb. Prii.ted and Published for tne North Wales Chronicle Compiuv. Limited, by David Williams. at the "Xorth W.Ues Chron'?c?. UMd?A'? Directory," and "Gwali;t" Printii4 Work» ?,nx- ton House, High-streit. Bangor, iij the Parish of Banger, in the County of Carnarvon. Satttt&J-y, PKSTttbtT 9th, l,