The North Wales Chronicle and Advertiser for the Principality

CARNARVON It h reported that the Rer. E?tn Jonea, pastor of the Mon'A CMvmmtie Met?odat Church, has withdrawn the notice which he gave the OhuNh ? fortnight W to resign hia charge. Death of au Aseixe Trumpeter.Officials and others engaged at the Carnarvonshire Assizes learmt, with regret, of the death of Mr Willitm Anderson, of Portmadoc. The deceased was a familiar figure in the county town at assize time. having for fourteen years acted aa one of the sheriff ,s tnwnpeters. He wan 42 years of age. Oronjc-'s Aurrender.-It may be confidently stated that t?e gladem. intelligence of C?nm'e's surrender created ?s much enthusinn hem aa it Ilid anywhere. A "Central News" telegram, omtain the gTA. news, WM brought at eleven o'clock %v the Under- MierilT (Mr lJoydi Carter) to the assize court, whi"h wan then sitting. Mr Justice Cbatinell received early knowledge of it, and he caused the telrm to be PaV round the jury tn empanelled, and subsequently the sheet wrnt through the hands of nearly all the people in court, a group of half-a-dozen in some instances craning their nec ks in order to have a giimpee of it. Flags floated proudly also in ill directions, and Mr Hugh Jones, J.P., let off some cannon reports from the Marble Slate Works. Rather an amusing fstor is told of the recei pt 'A :t ililBo:Dt. to A of itrf I Imperialists, as soon a, they saw the telegram in the street, rushed to the e'Ju? and hoisted the Øag. A very pious pro-Boer took objection to this outward oke. of jubilation at the headquarters of looil Liberalism. To a Nonconformist minister, who is a. pronOt1Dœd anti-Boer, be protested vehemenMy against tho flag being put to such use. Just then a person, Ihe had watched the proceeaings from a distance, Hbouted along the street "He is d-- pro-Boer." Whereupon the man to whom the un- complimentary title was applied slunk away ignom- lnocsly.

DOLGELLEY. Proposed Memorial to the late Dr. E. Jones. A public meeting was held on Friday night, at the County Hull, to consider the advisability of raising a memorial to the late Dr. Edward Jones. Mr Alderman E. Griffith presided, and in his intro-! dvctory remarks dwelt upon the untiring labours of the late Dr. Jones for the welfare of the town and county for the last forty years. ()n the motion of Mr W. Huches. seconded by Mr R. Wynne Wil-! liam?, Wr. rlfuti?n in favour of raising a titting memorial was unanimously approved. It was de- oided that the form of tbè memorial should be con- finNlfor the benefit of the town of Dolgelley and (litftrict. Steps were taken for the opening of the 1 fund, the meeting entirely approving of voluntary efforts. Mr E. Williams proposed, and Mr D. Owen seconded, that the question of form should for the present be loft in abeyance. Mr E. W. Evans and others were in favour of determining tlie matter, and pleaded that the most fitting memorial would be in extension and support of the Free Library. An amendment to this effect was (submitted, but on being put to the (vote was to4 and the 0 rl 1Dal motion agreed to. The follow- ing officers of the movement were elected :—Chair- man, Mr Alderman E. Griffith (Springfield); hon. treasurers, Mr T. P. Jones Parry and Mr Hugh Pughe; hon. secretary, Mr R. Jones Griffith (solicitor). An. Exccutice Committee of twelve was formed, and it was agreed that the clergy and I ministers and' the local magistrates Mould be ex- offlcio members.

HOLYHKAD. H.M.S. "Colossus" and the gun-boat "Reynard" left this week for Portland. They will be replaced here by H.M.S. "Lanson." BoMrd of Guardians.—At Tuesday's meeting of the Guardians, Mr J. Lloyd Griffith presiding, the dork reported that the following sums had been 111\id in outdoor relief during the last fortnight: — Holyhead, JE80 14s 9d to 320 paupers, a decrease of 50 patters on the corresponding period last year; A bertfraw £50 6s 6d to 189 paupers, an in- <Te<Mte of 17 p,?upm; Bodedem, 960 3" 6d to 209 paupers, an increase of eight paupers. It was re- I I/OMoo that there were 97 inmates in the house, as og ninth, 70 for the corresponding period of last year. Police Court.—On Wednesday, before Mr T. Forcer Evans and other magistrates, Elizabeth James, Wynne-street, was sentenced to two months' imprisonment for stealing a table cloth.—Two charges of drunkenness were also brought against the same defendant, and in each case she was fined 78 6d an(i costs.-Illen Lewis, 6, Cecil-street, was fined 5! including costs for drunkenness.—James I u e!i.9, Sununerhill, charged with being drunk .rlerIN, was fined 7? 6d <md costs.-?Geo. rlea Hull, of 1'NJ:'Il" "41.J" 't'J' -.&- H.M.S. "Colossus," were each fined ós including costs for being drunk and disorderly.—On the ap- j plication of Mr T. R. Evans, the licence of the Freemasons' Inn was temporarily transferred to Miss Elizabeth Roberts. Inspector Dowty, R.S.P.C.A., summoned George Thomas, 41, Baker- htreet. for cruelty to a donkey. After hearing evi- dence, the Bench gave defendant 14 days to destroy t'»e donkey, or failing this the case to come up again at Valley Sessions.—Inspector Rowlands. N.S.P.C.C., charged Alfred and Ellen Coate, I); I' Greenore-terrace, husband and wife, with cruelty to their children. Mr N. Roberts, Carnarvon, who appeared for the society, said the husband was in receipt of 28s a week wages, and two of his boys earned 13s a week between them. There were four other cliildren. Inspector Rowlands gave evidence as to the condition of the children, stati,, that they were in filthy condition, and covered Wl;l?, venmn. Sergeant Janes gave similar evidence, and Dr. Clay gave medical testimony. The Bench said that they were surprised that the school autbo- rities allowed such children to attend school. They sent the woman to prison for three months, the ew against the husband being deferred for 14 days to nive him a chance to mend matters.-Evan Llovd, -Cltweu, summoned Richard Thomas, F'eM- street, with assaulting him. Mr E. H. Williams appeared for tho prosecutor, and Mr T. R. Evans for the defendant, who was fined Is &rA COBU.- Mi R. E. Pritch&rd. clerk to the School Boar-1, summoned W. Hawkins, 4, Moreton-terrace; W. Lane. 4. Wynne-terrace; MatitM William, r, Forge Hill: Owen Parry, 34, G-nffl b Williams. 5, WVnne-terrace; Owen Gn»h, 12, Valcan-atreet; William Humphreys, Obb Botihan, r and William Jones, 2, Blue Bell, for neglecting to ¡ send their chilldrea to school. They were eacH fined 58 including mate.-JA=ard Eeclee was charged with being an abeent" from his reemout. the &th Innio?iUm? Dr?gooM, #"oued at C?rth j Camp. He was remanded to await an 88COrt.-At | special sitting of the oourt on Friday, before Mr J T. 'V .=r F. and Captain Edwwa, Mr R. R. ■ Parry, Brynala, relieving officer, summned Joi? ] Lewis, Minfordd, Valley, for the nommaintenance of biø wife. Defendant was sent to prison for two: months with hard labom.-Charles Hull and W. H. Garrett, of H.M.8. "ODI. were ,harg.4 with being drunk and diMrderly, and Garrett with thb larceny of a silver watch and ohain. Both eases I were dismissed.

I LLANDUDNO. I We understand that Mr John Kitts, of the Princes' Theatre, has handed over j36 118 Id to Mr John Owen (chairman of the Llandudno OouncU), being the total amount collected for the looal war fund at the performances of the panto- mime "Dick Whittington" during the week ended Saturday lost. Annual Concert of the St. George's Church Welsh Choir.—This annual concert, which was held on Friday at the National Schools, Church-walks, was very well attended. C6 ta*n A. A. Samn presided. The programme ,,aclu?Z:-Double quartet, "O, who will o'er the dowM* (Pearsall), Mr T. H. Des- mond and party; tenor solo, "0 tyr'd yn ol" (Powell), ]Xr yes Jones (eccored); duet, "Lie treigla'r Caveri" (R. S. Hughes), Messrs J. E. Jones and E. H. Roberts; bass solo, "Merch y Cad- ben" (Dr. Parry), Mr T. R. Evans; violin duet, "Close to the threshold" (Parker), Misses Claxton and Joseph; tenor solo, "Elen Fwyn" (W. Davie4), Mr R. Vinoent Johnson; quartet, God is a Spirit" (S. Bennett), Mr Pryce Da vies and party (encored); soprano solo, "The Shells of the- Ocean" (Cherry), Miss Ethel DaTÎea (encored); recitation. "Y baban diwrnod oed" (Ceiriog), Miss Sarah Evans; tenor solo, "The Last Wa.toh" (Pinsuti), Mr D. Jones (Tenorydd Tudno) (encored); glee, "Pob rhyw seren" (Owain Alaw), the ooorr; double quartet, "Myfanwy" (Dr. J. Parry), Mr J. E. Jones and party. The chorus of Mr J. Smith's tenor solo, The Uniod Jack," was vigorously taken up by the audience, and when, in response to an enoore, he gave "Who killed Paul Kroger?" he was cheered to the echo. Duet, "The Larboard Watch" (T. Williams), M-rs John Owen and T. H. Desmond soprano solo, "Angus Macdonald" (Weatherly), Miss Sophde Smith (encored); violin solo, "Intro- < duction et Polonaine" (C. N. Allen), Miss Gtaxton tenor solo, "Bwthyn bach to gwellt" (Crych Elen), Mr J. E. Jones; bass solo, "Y Banerwr" (W. Davies), Mr E. H. Roberts; tenor solo, "Mentra, Gwen" (Welsh air), Mr James Jones; glee, "Y Blodeuyn Olaf" (J. Ambrose Uoyd), the choir. The conoert dosed with the National Anthem, which was heartily sung in Welsh and English. The gucceas of the concert was much enhanced by the ii=lliIdti:=ero Mis* Wil- liams, Ferncliffe, and the &Vle mmner in which the Rev. Robert Williams, B.A., performed the duties of conductor. Meeting of Nonconformists.—On Friday evening, at the English Wesleyan Chapel, a public meeting was held, under the auspices of the Llandudno Free Cljurch Council. Mr EJilliol Jones presided. On the motion of the Rev. C. T. Astley, seconded by the Rev. W. Potts, and supported by the Rev. J Puleston Jones, the following resolution was car- ried :—"That this meeting of the Free Church Coun- cil of Llandudno, in full sympathy with the aims and objects for which the National Free Church Coun- cil was inaugurated, pledges itself to co-operate with that movement, and to promote by all means in its er the dissemination of Free Church principles, believing that thereby the advancement of he spiritMI kingdom of our Lord Jesus Crist will be C?: v z f kini g r Rev. J. Raymond introduced the furthered." The Rev. J. Raymond introduced the tem question in the terms of the following =Yuti.Th,,t this meeting rejoices in the jteps taken by the Government in the appointment d 4 Royal Commission to inquire into the working of the present licensing laws with a t'6t to lessen- ing the evils connected with the drink traffic; tbat, whilst regretting the division of opinion expressed by the Commissioners, it hails the reports with satisfaction, as indicating a sincere desire to deal with the evil, and hereby pledgee itself to forward 113 far as possible the reforms therein a.dTocated," This was seeonded by the Rev. R. E. Towler. Mr Po. Ffoulkes Griffiths, barrister-at-law, who acted m the representative of the temperance party at the sittings of the CommiMion, -pported the tlOa. which W" adopted. G.P.S. Lodge: Sale of Wart—On Thursday week a sale of work was held at the Cocoa Booms, which were Again this year most kindly placed at the disposal of the committee by Mr and Mra Beeres Hughes. Before the opening ceremony, the room was filled by many well-wiahers of the society. Amongst those present we noticed the Lady Augusta Mostyn, Mrs B. Ludford Astley, Mrs Bone, Mrs and Miss <3hamberlain, Mrs Ghantrey, Mrs Oheyne, Mrs and Miss Davies (Glan Menai), Colonel and Mrs Dixon, Mrs and Miss Walton Evans, Mrs Hugh Gough, Mrs Glynn Griffiths, Mra and Miss Halliwell, Rrø and the Misses John Jones, the Rev. Mr Jones (Bettwa), Mrs Lewis (Ckmway), the Misses Mather, Mrs O'Brien, Mis Pemberton Pigott6 Mrs John Walker, Mrs Martin Wilson, and many other friends. At 3.30 the Hon. Mr and Mrs H. Lloyd Mostyn, accompanied by the Hon. Alice Douglas Pennant, arrived. In introducing the latter, the Rector said it was an honour and pleasure to be asked to help in any way for such a good purpoee, and in order to make the age a success, the ladies had been singularly fortunate in securing the Hon. Alice Douglas Pennant-to open the sale. In -a few well chosen worda she now declared the sale open, and wished the good work her sister is so interested in all the success it deserved. A brisk trade quickly followed and tea. A very important item in the afternoon's programme waa daintily served by Mrs and the Misses Dalton, ably seconded by Mrs Merrall. The tea tables had been most tastefully arranged with choice lfowers. A fancy and artistic stall presided over by the Hon. Mis Mostyn, assisted by Mrs Platt, Mrs Carder, and Miss Walker, drove a thriving trade, and many useful articles were readily sold. Mrs Parker and her daugh- ters, assisted by Miss Walton Evans, offered tempting cakes of all kinds. Miss Aroher, Miss Jessie Gowans, and Miss Edith CJhampneys helped et the Members' Stall. Contributions to this stall had been sent Dy Mrs wooa, ixwion- deb, G.F.S. members, and Mrs Payne, Oxford Arms Hotel. The latter had been most ener- getio in obtaining contributions in the town, and from a hind quarter of mutton generously given by Messrs E. Williams and Son to a penny reel of ootton, this stall could supply all wants. A novel and charming device was to be found at Mrs Sarson's stall, consisting of prettily arranged pots of delicious home-made marmalade, each jar being aptly tied with orange coloured rib- bons, and the whole table decorated with enow- drops, ivy, and moss, a reminder of the season. The kind donor had not only generously given, but also made the 801bs. of marmalade, and we are sure her helpers, Miss Edith Hindle and Miss Margaret Sarson, could easily hare sold double the quantity. "On dit," we may look for the genuine treat on a future occasion. Miss Owen and Miss Sherratt dispensed sweets of various kinds, which were duly appreciated. During the afternoon the Missea Williams, with their usual kindness, contributed a selection of music, and Miss Mather sang some charming songs. The door money was taken by Miss Jportnum, who always kindly assists in this useful way. Her labours were shared by Miss Heitland Brown. Before six o'o'.ock the busy workers were re- warded by the gratifying announcement that over £33 had been added to the funds of the society. Very hearty thanks are due to all those I who have so generously contributed towards the realisation of the happy result. Amongst the many kind donors we notice Miss Archer, Mrs Broome, Miss Berrill, Mr Bowdage, Mr Burton, I Mrs Chamberlain, Mrs Dicken, Mr Duaphy, Mrs Eaton, Mrs ELeialev, Mr Hooaon, Messrs E. I P. Jones ajud Sons. Miss Lucking, Mr littler, Miss McLaughlin, Mrs Platt, Mrs Roberts (Robv House), Mrs Walker, Mrs Adey Wells. Mrs Martin Wilson, Mrs Woodlev, Mrs Williams, Cambridge Restaurant, and Messrs E. Williams and Sons. Some of the G.F.S. members kindly sold tickets in the town beforehand, and 80 ¡ helped to make the sale more fully known. Formation of a Ratepayers' Association.—On Friday evening at the large room in the Cocoa ¡ House, Llandudno, a meeting was held to form a ratepayers' association for the town. Tho room was about three-fourths filled with rate- payers who had assembled in response to a cir- cular issued by Mr T. Smith. Victoria Restaur- ant., end several other gentlemen. Mr Smith, who presided, alluded to the forthcoming election, end the necessity of having a ratepay- ers' association, so that they oould put forward their candidates for seats on the Council, to set to work so that they might plsce on their Coun- oil men who would ensure the better government, of the town in future. They did not. want to be dragged into litigations, and then have to pay for them out of the rates.—Mr J. M. Young moved that a ratepayers' association be formed in Llandudno, and that the ratepayers present form a general committee with power to add to their number for the purpose of taking steps to place the association on working boras. He #aid he should not care to associate himself with an -oci&tion which attacked individuals: what- ever the Council might O&Te been as & body, he believed that each man of them had done his level beet for the ratepayers. (Voices: No, no). He hoped the association would "go for" the best men,' irrespective of religion or party politics. The Oouncil had lost oases, the Warburton, Hughes, and other actions, but there were no indications that they were going to stop, 00 the contrary the ratepayers heard that they con- templated other similar acUous.-The resolution was seconded, and tfter speeches from Mr Holli- day and Mr Thewlia, was carried.—A letter was read from Mr McMaster supporting the move- menL-Mr E. Higfaam was appointed secretary pro. tem., and the minimum subscription- was fixed at la Mr John Roberts, Clarence House, was proposed treasurer, and at his suggestion it waa resolved to write to the Southport Ratepay- ers' Association for a copy of their rules, etc., and also to inolude the ladies in the list of possi- ble members, should they care to aot-Mr John Roberts moved that a sub-committee of seven be appointed to make arrangements for a large public meeting. This was carried, end Messrs Young, Williams (The Oambridge), S. Bartley, T. Smith. Riohard Williams, Eran Roberts, and J. M. Holliday, were appointed on the com- mittee.—On the motion of Mr Thorp, a rote of thanks was passed to the Chairman.—About thirty-two of those present became members, contributing sums varying from Is to 5s. It was resolved to hold the public meeting on Friday night, and we understand that the oommittee were successful in obtaining the use of the Prince's Theatre for the purpose.

LLANBRCHYMEDD. Twroelyn District Oouncil.—At at adjourned meeting of this Council on Wednesday it was decided that the committee already appointed with the addition of Messrs R. L. Edwards and Griffith Roberts should meet on Friday (to-day) with the view of drawing up the necessary classes to be inserted in the London and North-Westerm Company's Bill for the construction of the Red Wharf line.—It was decided to write to the County Oouncil asking them to join this Council in the expense of making approaches to the Llan- fflewyn, Ucheldref. and Brwynog bridges. Board of Guardians.The monthly meeting of the Guardians of the Anglesey Union was held on Wednesday, Mr A. McKillop presiding.—The Clerk (Mr Thomas Hughes) reported the total number of pauperl relieved was 553; total ex- penditure, 2141 011 6d; total decrease of pau- pers, 77; and nett decrease during the fortnight, £17 4s 6kL The amount due from the treasurer was S501 48 6d. Several parishes were behind with the payment of calls, the total sum un- collected being £ 572.—It was decided that an- low all the calls are paid within the nest three weeks proceedings will be taken without further delay.—It was also reported that Llanrhwydrus parish had not paid a penny during the half year. —The Clerk was directed to write again to the orerseera threatening proceedings, unless pay- ment is made forthwith.—It was resolved to advertise for a medical officer for the Llanerchy- medd district and Workhouse in the room of Dr. W. Evans resigned.A letter was read from the Local Government Board assenting to the pro- posal of the Guardians to re-Arrange the Ilan- erchymedd and Llangefni districts.

j LLANFAXR P.G. The Marquis of Anglesey will, it is expected, return in a few weeks from the continent to his seat at Plas Newydd. Foreign Mission.-The Rev. Thomas Evans, of Amlwch, addressed a numerous Congregation at the Ebenezer Congregational Chapel on Mon- day evening last, on behalf of the London Missionary Society. Minstrel Entertainment—TJhe amateur min- strel troupe, organised by Mr W. Aubrey, of the National Schools, gave an excellent entertain- ment in the school-room on Friday evening be-- fore a crowded audience. Considering the short time which the members of the troupe have had for practising they gave a good entertainment, a capital programme being sustained. The pro- ceeds were devoted to the war fund, the local branch of the St. John's Ambulance Association, and to the National School fund. In the course of the evening the "Absent-Minded Beggar" was sung, and a collection made in the room realised 91 Oe 8d. Mr Pritchard, oarpenter, arranged the stage, and Misses Agnew, and Williams, and B. Olloeon, prepared the scenes and decorations. The musical director and accompanist was Mr W. Aubrey Thomas. The treasurer is Mr T. Pretty, and the secretary Mr W. Fair. Several requests for a repetition of the concert hare been made.

LLANGWSTENIN. On Thursday and Friday week a very success- ful entertainment was held at the National Schools on behalf of the war fund. The chair waa occupied by Captain Stubbs, 2nd V.B. R.W.F. The programme was opened with a Z!noforte solo by Mr Rowlands, equigitely play- ad. "Bute Britannia" was eUDg by Corporal E. Davies, the heartiness of the chorus showing the feelings of the audience. This waa followed by a song, "Sunshine and Rain," by Miss Rogers, beautifully rendered and hoartily encored. The next item was a violin solo by Miss Etha Wood, brilliantly executed and rigorously encored. Sergeant B. Jones then sang "Soldiers of the Queen" in good style. Mr 1J. Farrington fol- lowed with a stirring march on the banjo, ac- companied by Miss Farrington. A song, "Good- bye," was sweetly sung by Miss Leach. A duet by Sergeant Jones and Corporal Davies was fol- lowed by a comic song, "The four 'orse chara- banc," by Mr T. F&rrin. The first part of the entertainment was tven brought to a olom with the singing of the "Absent-minded Beggar" by Mr Ohaø. Farrington, during which Mass Gladys Wood and Ema Davies dressed ir. "red, white, and blue," went round with "the little tambourine," a very good sum being collected. During the interval Mr Rowlands performed a variety of popular airs, etc. The second part of the entertainment consisted of a representation of the farce "The Area Belle," the characters being well sustained by Miss Alice Bostock, Misa M. Sewell, Mr Gwyn Davies, Mr Hargraves, and Mr Bernard Lowe. The entertainment con- cluded with the singing of the National Anthem. —Cor.

CHABGES OF LUCENt AT tUN- I DUDNO. A ttpeeM sitting of tn. Llandudno Police OmA { A. held on Honqar before Dr. Bold Williams, I Messrs Elias Jones, and John Owen. STEALING A GOLD OHAIN. I M-9-ot Ann &bertB, Bryn Tirion, Bethesda, was charged with stealing gold chain and locket, the property of Miss Margaret Jones, Erskine House, Llandudno. Miss M. Jones, Erskine House, North-parade, Llandudno, said that on tho 12th inst. the de- fendant came into the house to ask for a situa- tion. Witness had "occasion to leave defend- ant in the hall. After defendant had gone wit- nees missed a gold chain and locket (pro- duced) the chain being worth about 4s, and the locket 6s. P.O. Richards said he arrested the aocused at Llandudno on the 17th inst., and charged her with stealing a chain and locket .from Erskine House, the property of Miss Jones. She said I "I did go there to seek for a situation, and saw the ohain on the floor by the end of the table, and I picked it up." She handed the property to him. Mr W. J. Oorbett, who appeared for the de- fendant, said she was a girl who had held several situations. Her father was a respectable hard- working man, who had been in the employ of Lord Penrhyn for the last twenty years. She was a young girl, one of a family of seven. He submitted that probably the Bench would, taking into consideration the smallness of the offence, deal lightly with it. He understood that the Rector (Rer. J. Morgan) had made inquiries as Ito the girl, and that arrangements would be made by Lady Penrhyn for her to go into some sort of home. Superintendent Reea said that two valuable rings had been foun 4, upon the girl, one 18-carat gold keeper, hall-marked at Chester, with orna- mental pattern of flowers and leaves on it, and a small dress ring. The Bench bound over the defendant in the i- sum of £5, to come np for judgment if called upon. A MUFFLER GOING THE ROUNDS. Owen Owens, Back Madoc-street, was charged with stealing a muffler, the property of John S. Allen Jones, The Newlands, Gloddaeth-street, Llandudno. J. S. A. Jones, shop assistant, said that about three-o'clock on Wednesday afternoon, he hung his coat up in the hall of "The Newlands." There WM a muffler (produced) in one pocket and a pair of gloves in the other. About half-past- six he missed the muffler, which was worth about 6s 6d. Owen Owens, Towyn Villa, said that on Wed- nesday last he bought a muffler from the defend- ant for twopence. Defendant told him he had it from an assistant in Cocker's chemist shop. Next morning witness told defendant he had sold the muffler. Defendant replied that he was very glad, because he had stolen it from "The Newlands." HJjrry Tucker, 63, Mbstyn-street, said he bought a muffler from the last witness on Thurs- day morning, giving a penny for it. P.O. Richards said he arrested the defendant on Saturday morning, and charged him with the offence, when he replied that he knew nothing about it. Defendant now pleaded guilty, and Superin- tendent Reea said he had on a former occasion been bound over for stealing a watch and chain. The Bench fined him 21 and ooeta. THEFT OF MONEY FROM AN OFFTCE. Enoch Owen, Prospect-terrace, aged 15; Wil- liam Parker, Clifton-road, aged 16; and Owen Owens, Trinity-square, aged 17, were charged with breaking open and entering the "Liverpool Echo" office, near the railway station, Llanduds no, during the night of Thursduay, 22nd inst., and stealing therefrom about Ó8 in copper. Mr Oorbett appeared for Owen Owens. James Pygott, 8, OHfton Villas, Deganwy, Llandudno agent for the paper named, said that on the 22nd ult. said he left his office near the railway station about 8.15 p.m., when it was securely locked. He tried the door when going home about nine o'clock, and it waa alright then. On returning next morning he found that the locked had been dragged off. There were marks of a chisel -or bar on the door, and the same on the drawer maide which had been forced open. Part of the frame of the drawer was smashed off, and there was the dent of a chisel in the desk. Over 5s in copper, the contents of the dmwew, had been taken. None of the prisoners were in his employ. (P.O. Jones said he saw Owen Owens and Parker in Lloyd-street, on Friday, 23rd ult., about 11.30. He told them that the "Echo" Office had been broken open and money stolen. Owen Owens said "I will tell you who it was, so that I am not blamed for anything. It was Parker and Enoch Owen that did-it. I heard them saying that they were going to do it. I was standing by the corner of the Neville, opposite." Witness took them to the police station, where he charged Parker with having broken into the office and stealing 6e in coppers. In answer Parker said "I did, with Enoch, and (pointing to Owen Owens) you were watching for us by the Neville, and I shared the money with Enoah on the promenade, and you went home instead of coming with us; you would see us in the morn- ing. I gave la bld to Enoch, bought Is bottle of whiskey from the Stanley Hotel, and paid 2s for my lodging to Mrs Wynnstanley." Witness found on Parker an empty flask and a halfpenny. Witness then accused Owen Owens, charging him with aiding and abetting Parker Mid Enoch Owen. He said "I heard them saying that they were going to do it, and I was standing by the Neville." Inspector Griffith said that on Friday at 11.30, Enoch Owen wta brought to the police station by his fathe:. Witness charged him. In reply he Selid "Me and Parker went and opened the door with an iron and Owen Owens was by the Neville wa-teliing that no one would come to us; between 9.30 and 10.0 p.m. After the door had been opened Parker went inside and I went across the road to Owen Owens and told him. I again went to Parker and told him not to be long, and I stayed by the door. I recrossed to Owen Owens and again returned to Parker to see if I could help him to open the drawer. Parker had then opened the drawer and was ready to come out. He came out and we crossed the road to Owen Owens. We then walked together, think- ing to go on the parade and count the money, so as to share it. But we saw two constables, and we turned up into Mostyn-sfcreet, Owen Owens left us and went to the urinal at the bot- tom of Moetyn-street. We waited for him by Littler's corner. As he did not come we went on the parade. By a lamp we shared the money; I got l? ,6Jfd, We then went to the ''Stanley I for a ??ztu,e of whiskey, and to Mr JfoiTester, where we bought some tobacco. We again went to Jook for Owens, but oould not find him, so we both caHed at his home. We saw his father, and we made an excuse by asking if Owens could come and collect bottles in the morning. Shortly afterwards Owens came out- eide and said to Parker he would take his share of the money in the morning, and that he would meet Parker at his lodging. We then parted, but we had arranged the dav before, when the three of us were together by the scroll jewellery shop to break into the "Echo" Office that night. We went to the station to wait in the evening. We went into the waiting-room, but a constable followed us m, and Parker went out I followed him, leaving Owens behind. On the day that we did break in. we met at the Ooooa House about 8.30 p.m. We made it up together to break in that night, and about 9.15 we left the Cocoa House, went to the railway station, and did as I have told you." He afterwards took Enooh. Owen and confronted him. with the other de- fendants, aiid repeated the statement. William Parker said "Me and Enoch Owen opened the door, and left Owen Owens watching by the Neville for us. We had arranged that he was to whistle us if thAte was danger. After me and Enoch had come' out, we crossed the road to Owen Owens, fexMft asked me if I had got any gold. I told him 'No,' I thought they were all ooppe f. As we were going along Owens said to me "Be careful that you don't rattle them." When we saw two constables we turned into Mostyn-street, and Owens left us. I saw him again thetiollowing morning by Bartley'a corner, and he asked me for the money, so I told him that I had shared the money with Enoch, and paid Wynnstanley 2a for my lodgings. He then asked me what I was going to do about it, 110 I gave him some tobacco and a pipe, and I also shared the bottle of whiskey with him." On hearing that statement Owen Owens said "I did not whistle, did If I did not break in, and I did not get the money." Then Parker and Enoch Owen turned to him and said "What's the good of telling a lie." Enoch Owen had 4d on him, and said he had paid his fare to Oohryn Bay, where he had been that day, with part of the Is 6d. The defendants were committed to the assizes for trial. Bail was allowed, in the sum of S10 each and one surety of £10, The Chairman said there was one thing he had just been reminded of. In more than one of the local papers it had been remarked that burglar- ies at houses were rather frequent. The report, which was not true, was likely to do a great deal of harm to the place; also it was unfair to the police. He thought it was unfair to the latter when the papers said that an outbreak of thiev- ing was rife. Superintendent Rees eaidthat that was indeed the case. The burglary at the "Echo" Office was the only one reported to them since last summer. Mr Elias Jones said he was glad the chairman had drawn attention to the matter, and Dr. Wil- liams remarked that he hoped the Press would take note of the answer made by Superintendent Rees. •

PWLLHELI TOWN COUNCIL. U The monthly meeting of the Council was held on Tuesday, when there were present:—Alder- men William Anthony (ex-Mayor) presiding, R. O. Jones, D&Tid Williams, Councillors William Jones, Thomas Winslow, H. P. Jones, S. W. Griffith, W. Hit Jones, Robert Isaac Jones, Thomas J. Williams, John Williams, Thomas Lloyd, J B. Hughea, Ellis Griffith, Mr Evan R. Davies (town clerk), and Mr W. A. J. Dickinson (surveyor). CARTING GRAVEL. Dr. Griffith stated that gravel was being cart- ed from the harbour, and unless checked damage would be done to the Hon. F. "G. Wynn's land. -The ex-Mayor replied th&t t. Wynn's I&ncL being seen to. I Tlw, TOWN CLOOK. Attention was called to the fadt that the town clock was ten minutes or so ahéiad of the ordi- nary time, and it was agreed that in future it should be regulated with the Postofilce time. I THE WHARF WALL. Two tenders were received for the erection of the wharf walJ-one for £ 170 and the other for £ 187.—The surveyor's estimate was submitted, and it was understood to be much lower than any of the tenders.—A suggestion was made that the work be done by the Council's foreman, and that none of the tenders be accepted.— Alderman R. 0. Jones considered that they I should proceed to business in the ordinary way, and Mr T. J. Williams acquiesced in these re- marks.—Mr Robert Isaac Jonee proposed that the matter be deferred.—The ex-Mayor referred to the difference between the surveyor's esti- mate and that of the tenders, and was inclined to favour the suggestion to place the matter in the hands of the foreman, and this was ulti- mately agreed tOo-It then transpired that the names of those who had tendered were Mr J. H. Roberts. Belle Vue (highest), and Mr William Jones, Sand-street (lowest tender). THE PROPOSED BACK WATER. It was reported that the committee had met several times to consider the plans submitted, and certain recommendations were made in re- gard to the location of the waJ.-Ile adoption of the report was proposed and neoonded.-Dr. Griffith moved as an amendment that they do not procesd with the larger scheme at present -AldeTman R. O. Jones seconded. They had many things on hand. The ceb would oost them hundreds of pound& Let them finish one thing first. Let them wait and pay a litt:e of the in- stalments of the improvements made.-Alder- man Williams: Hear, hear.—The amendment was carried by seven votes against five.-Mr W. Eift. Jones proposed that they proceed with the smaller of the two schemes.—Mr Thomas J. Williams seconded.—Mr R. O. Jones proposed as an amendment that the larger and smaller scheme be deferred.—Mr H. P. Jones second- ed, and the amendment was passed. PLANS. Plana of proposed houses to be erected in Cardiff-road by Messrs Solomon Andrews and Son w?re approved Qf. THE TRAM TRAOK. The Watch Oommittee recommended that some small chippings be procured to fill up the pools on the train rail.-The Town Olerk stated that, after the committee had dissolved, the ma- jority of the committee expressed themselvea in favour of putting down tar macadam.—The Sur- veyor wished it to be known that he did not approve of the chippings.—Mr J. E. Hughes pointed out that the committee recommended one thing, and had decided upon something elae. —The Town Clerk: But they had dissolved then. —The report was adopted. ABEKEBOH-ROAD WATER SUPPLY. The surveyor's report of the result of his com- munication with owners and occupiers of houses in Abereroh-road showed that very few were willing to take water.—The Surveyor added that none of the tenants, except Mr Manchester, were willing, and there was only one of the owners willing. They were content with what supply they had.—It was decided that the letter sent in by Mr Manchester be forwarded to the medical officer of health as to analysing the water used. WATERWORKS EXTENSION. I It was decided to let the waterworks extension by contract I THE PROPOSED SMITH FIELD. Mr Richard Newell, Central Buildings, Port- madoc, had applied for permission to use the Maes as a Smithfield, and the communication was referred to a committee, which now reported that inasmuch as Mr Newell had submitted no details of his scheme that he be asked to do ÐQ, WATER CHARGES. Complaints were made that cerbain business premises in High-street had to pay as much as 7s 6d per quarter for water, whilst an instanoo was given of one premises paying only Is 3d per quarter, and the whole question was referred for full consideration to the Watch Committee. FELIN BAOH WELL, Alderman R. O. Jones proposed that the un- satisfactory state of the well at Felin Bach be referred to the Watch Oommittee.—This was seconded by the ex-Mayor, and carried. I- THE TOWN AND MARKET HALL. A report of the special committee appointed to consider the plans of the proposed new Town and Market Hall was read. Mr Evan Evans, county surveyor's report upon the plans waa gone into in detail with the result that Mr Dickinson was asked to amend his plans. Since then, Mr Dickinson had presented a report in reply to that of Mr Evans', but the committee thought that the Council, having delegated to them full power to deal with Mr Evans's report, and they having understood that Mr Dickinson was agreeabje to the necessary alterations, they (the committee) thought it was now inadvisable to consider any report by Mr Dickinson, simply because they thought Mr Dickinson had agreed to do the work.—Mr Dickinson maintained he had not agreed to all the items, and after con- siderable discussion, Mr T. J. Williams pro- posed, and Mr H. P. Jones seconded, that the report of Mr Dickinson be left on the table.— This was passed by seven votes against five, and it was further decided that the surveyor be in- structed to carry out the plans as amended. APPOINTMENT OF SURVEYOR. I It was decided to advertise in the "North Wales iCShronicle" and other papers for a sur- veyor at a salary of Z150 a yew.On the motion of the ex-Mayor, it was decided that in future the foreman be appointed by the Oouncil and not by the surveyor.

THE INDUSTRIAL TBAININ& SHIP I "CLIO." ANNUAL MEETING. The annual meeting of the supporters of the industrial training-ship "Olio" waa held at Ches- ter on Tuesday. Mr Trevor Parking presided. Apologies for absence were received from the Bishop of Bangor, Lord Penrhyn, Sir Horatio Lloyd, Colonel Piatt, O.B.. Sir Edmund Verney, I Mr Yerburgh, Messrs C. Threlfall, Albert Wood, Edward H. Owen, and George Barbour. O&pt. Milner Moger was also unable to be present The Chairman, at the outset, alluded to the great loss they had sustained by the death of their noble president, the late Duke of West- minster. His Grace was one of the earliest sup- porters of the institution, and contributed most liberally to its funds. He took an active and important part in its management from the commencement His Grace showed a strong interest in the success of the ship, and a most kind feeling of solicitude for the welfare of the boys. The memory of the Duke would always be held in honour for the admirable use he made of the opportunities of doing good which his ex- aJted position gave him. Of the great many charitable land phalanthropie insututions that largely profited by his generous assistance there was none that was more indebted to him or had more reason to be grateful t. him for his services than the "Olio" (hear, hear). In conclusion, he moved that a vote of condolence be sent to the Duchess and family. The motion was seconded by Archdeacon Barber, supported by Mr Kneeshaw (Penmaen- mawr), and carried. The General Oommittee, in their annual re- port, placed an record their deep sense of the great loss which the institution had suffered by the death of their president, the late Duke of Westminster, K.G. The Duke was one of the founders of the institution, and throughout the 23 years of its existence one of its most generous and ardent supporters. They also alluded to the loss by retirement of Captain W. Milner Moger, R.N., the captain superintendent. Cap- tain Moger was another of the founders of the institution, and from the time of his appoint- ruent as captain superintendent in October, 1876, down to the date of his retirement, he had inde- fatigably worked in the interests of the institu- tion. The great success which had attended the ship and the state of efficiency to which it was brought, and which it had for many years main- tained among the industrial training-ships of the oountry, were largely due to the indefatigable efforts and the ability with which Captain Moger, during the long period of 23 years, performed the duties of his position. Captain Aioger, who retired through ill-health, carried with him the universal respect of all with whom he had come in contact, and the committee desire to express to him their sincere hope that. he might be spared many years of improved health and happiness in his retirement. ne vacancy in the post of oaptain superintendent had been filled by the appointment of Commander Fred. G. 0. Lang- don, R.N. Perhaps the highest testimony that eould be borne to the late captain superinten- dent's work waa that Oaptain Langdon, on his entering upon the duties of his office, Expressed himself as perfectly satisfied with the work as now carried on on board and the discipline and conduct of the boys. With regard to the finances of the institution; in the report of last year the committee had to call attention to the fact that several expensive repairs would have to be under- taken in the course of the year. Those repairs were represented in the annual statement of accounts by the item for lifting and relaying the moorings, which cost £260, and some excess in the cost of repairs and renewals which might be taken at about £50, making a total of JE510. The balance to the credit of revenue account at the close of the year 1896 was £1101 17a 4d; that had, mainly in consequence of the ex- cessive expenditure referred to, been reduced to ;ES91 159 Bd, The oommittee were Iad to be able to report that the amount received from annual sub- scribers were slightly in excess of that in the preceding year, but as the institution had been working at a loss both: for the last year and the year preceding, it was hoped that in the coming year the subscription list would be largely augmented. The committee begged to express their grateful acknowledgments for the following legacies which had been bequeathed to the insti- tution since their last report, namely. BZOO by the late Mrs Maria Frances Hill, of Tulliallen, Gresford; and 2100, less duty, by the late Mr Lewis Jones, -6f Margaret-street, Beaumaris. It was a satisfaction to the committee to be able to report that the health of the boys had been satisfactory throughout the year, and that the tendency to decrease the record of rough punish- ments continued, Her Majesty's inspector in the report of his inspection again called atten- tion, an he had done on previous occasions, to the need for more play and exercise on shore. The committee had accordingly given instructions to the captain-superintendent to take active steps to ascertain if any playground within suitable distance could be secured for the use of the boys and to report thereon to the Executive Oom- mittee. The oommittee desired to record their sense of the valuable services rendered by the chief officer and other members of the staff. At the close of 1898 the number of boys on board the ship was 246, and two on licence. In 1899, 56 boys had been entered and 77 discharged, leaving 226 cm board, and one on licence. Extremely satisfactory reports were also sub- mitted from the Government Inspector (Mr James G. Legge), the diocesan Inspector (the Her. J. T. Jones), and the Medical Officer (Dr. Edward J. Lloyd). The Cbsirman, in moving the adoption of the report, alluded to the !retirement of Captain Moger, who from the commencement had been captain-superintendent of the ship. They all knew how much the institution had benefited by Captain Moger's services, and he was sure they would all agree with the wish expressed in the report that his health might be restored, and that he might long live to enjoy the retir- ing allowance given him (hear, hear). His suc- cessor had been highly recommended to the oom- mittee, and that there was everey reason to be- lieve that he would prove a worthy successor to Oaptain Moger. Referring to the reports, the Chairman said he thought a suggestion that a play-ground should be provided for the boys waa a very valuable one, and he believed there was every prospect of obtaining a suitable piece of ground in the immediate neighbourhood of the ship. I The Bishop of Chester, in seconding, alluded to the excellent work done by Captain Milner Moger. and said he should imagine they were extremely fortunate in securing the services of Commander Laingdon as captain-superintendent. He did not think it was possible to lay too great stress upon the opportunities and respo.wibili- lies which rested on one who had charge of a training vessel of this sort, In the report it was stated that "the health of the boys had been satisfactory throughout the year, and that the tendency to decrease the record of rough punish- ment continues." He wondered what was meant by "rough punishments." He hoped it did not mean that corporal puishment, under all circumstances, was regarded as rough and ap- propriate punishment. They had read Sir Herbert Maxwell's life of the Duke of Welling- ton, showing the unspeakable and horrible cor- poral punishment used in those davs. He fan- cied that one of the civilising influences they should be endeavouring to resuscitate waa well considered corporal punishment; and that the tendency of legislation was in that way. He only hoped that while corporal punishment should be kept at the rare extremity, yet it was not going to be altogether ruled out of court, and that it would not always be spoken of at rough punishment Probably, however, he was finding a mare fl nest He noticed with very great satisfaction what was being urged about the importance of more exercise for the bovs on thore; that waa important for all boys, and par- ticularly with regard to the boys of the class of those who served on the "Olio." He hoped the committee would be able to carry oat the sug- gestion of H.M. inspector. Reminding one pub- lic of the fundamentally patriotic work this ship was doing, he Mid a home of this sort was re- claiming, building up, and turning out in large numbers boys into our mercantile navy tend how important it was that we should have a 1&:w proportion of bona fide BritMhera in our mer- cantile navy available for possibilities of strew coming upon us. It was hardly possible to keep one a tongue away from the all-absorbing topte of thfc moment; we must all be having our heart's full of thankfulness for the news which had reached us of the complete surrender of Cronje's army. These evente were bringing home tour; the duties and importance of citizenship. Be was sure it lay very close to the hearts of all of them that the country should take this good news,  he WM ?"? it would be taken with the spirit of Chrisban gentlemen, and that there should be an utter absence of anything like unworthy exultation over a most gallant foe who had fallen at last to our arms. They would cultivate, he was sure, the noble and generous spirit towards them which alone was worthy of Englishmen and Ohristi&n8 (hear, hear). The CSiairman said he was not an advocate of flogging. He thought it would be very unflor- tunate if they were to go back to the time when flogging was commonly inflicted. The Bishop: Dou you remember gvzrottinpj7 The Ohairman said he waa not in favour of the flogging of garrotters. He shared the sentiments expressed by a very able home Secre- tary on the subject—Lord Aberdare. The report was adopted. On the motion of Colonel Evans-Iioy*l, seconded by Mr Wiliam Brown, the following members of the General Committee were re- elected:—Sir R. Williams-Bulkelev, &rt. Major Bryan Johnson. Mr Henry Knee*aw Mr Trevor Parkins, Colonel Platt, C.B., Mr John Ramsden, Mr Thomas Smith, Mr Albert Wood, with the addition of Mr R. C. Frerxt (Bangor ). in the place of the late Mr H. Finchett-Madoc. and Mr J. Burton (Beaumaris). On the motion of the Chairman, seconded by Mr Kneeshaw, a vote of thanks waa accorded to Mr H. C. Brown, for the extremely able manner in which he had discharged the duties of honor- ary secretary since the commencement of the "Olio." Mr Shilloock proposed a vote of thanks to the Chairman, which was seconded by Mr B. C. Roberts, and carried.

ENGLISH ACTORS IN' SOUTH AFRICA. DISAGREEABLE EXPERIENCE OF TWO ARTISTS. Whilst on, my rsual weekly "round" of the variety pal ices I happened (writes the chief reporter of the "Weekly Dispatch") to meet Mr and Mrs Cannon, the well-known sketch performers, who told me a very interesting story of their visit to South Africa- It was really from Mrs Casson that I heard most, of the story. "It is me tir" now," she said, "since my husband and I were touring through the prorineen with 'Hans the Boatman,' and after that we m."de an excellent contract with the Empire Music Hall, at Johannesburg. We had little knowledge of what was in store for us. Our first experience was A) SOUTH AFRICAN DUST-STORM. Without the least warning, whilst walking along th., street, you suddenly find yourself in a kind of whirlpool of dust. It enters your ears, your month and eyes, and almost blinds you. The sensation is horrible in the extreme, and, to persons of a nervous temperament, most dangerous. It was Walter who suffered most from this, and gradually I became aware of the fact that he was getting in a rmw:f oihh:aÎ. th¥h:ef::d It?re does not <fose?e to be called by t he name; the beef is something like fried oilcloth; as for vegetables, one hardly ever hears of such luxuries, and there- fore you can quite understand that I had serious mis- givings when I found my husband suffering acuteh- from indigestion. It became impossible for Walter to keep a single thing down that he ate, and the excruciating pain he Buffered no one knows but. himself. fie grew thin, and had a terribly haggard expression, caused by that dreadful feeling that comes to those who suffer from indigestion, of having something heavy upon the chest. Tins was generally followed by a terrible headache and was aln gnht across the forehead, followed by severe Eee ?tbu?n. His rest vms disturbed at night, and frequently he had violent palpitation of the heart. We sought medical advice, but with little. or no result, and I got really alarmed, for he began to lose flesh terriblv. The WORRY AND ANXIETY in my case certainly brought about my own wffer- ings from very severe nervous debility, and I began t?? wonder w 7,ther we should ever reach Eng!and alive. T happened one day, however, to go to one &f our trunks that had been packed by profes- sional friends before I left England. It contained, among other things, a number of boxee of Hr. Wil- liams" pink pills for pale people, and I remembered having read somewhere in a newspaper that they had cured a person, who suffered acutely from indi gestion, and, although Walter smiled when suggested it, I determined that he should try the pills, and to Ao so my?elf. To be truthful, I had'n; much belief in them, but a couple of days later, having taken the pills as directed, I certainly felt better, and so did Walter. We went on taking them, and before the week had finished we were di.tinctly better. My bui?band could sleep bett?r a:; night; hie food did him more good the palpita tion of the heart was cured; and the next week tlló 'lump of lead on his chesc had gone, and he was able to get about. The nasty oold perspira- tion that he had, left him, and in less than a fortnight we were very nearly well. We continued the pills on the voyage home, and when we landed in England we never felt better or stronger in all our lives. Occasionally, when a performance is over exacting, and we suffer at all, Walter remarks, 'We had better try our old friend,' and in a very short time the pills put us in condition again. I know I have t,(,F(i you a long story. Every word of r. is true, and you can tell the world, through the press, that I am convinced that, had it not been for Dr. Williams' pink pills- for pale people, neither of us would have been hem to te the tale. e' The nervousness and worry mentioned by Mrs Casson-wliose narrative (the "Weekly Dispat/li adds) was confirmed by several friends—often accom- pany and sometimos cause acute and chronic indi gestion. Dr. Williams' pink pills for pale people, which are obtainab:c everywher(?. and may b=?ili upon as genuine if the package bears Dr. Williams name, have, of course, a well-established reputi tion for the cure of digestive ailments. Their value as a nerve tonic is not less notable, and can be quickly appreciated by anyone in need of a tonic who will give them a trial. Their effect is prompt and well marked, and they have cured the acute nervous diseases, such as epileptic fits, para- lysis, locomotor ataxy, and premature decay of manly h(?alth. They are equally efficacious in building up the blood, and have cured anemia. con- -in ?tion, rheumatism, scrofula, and other diseases th.t spring from vitiated or impoverished blood.- Advt.

"Weekly Returns of Bills of Sale and Failure* —-In the week ending February 24th there were 138 hilli of sale registered in England and Wal". a decrease of 4 as compared with the correspond ing period last year, and bills of sale re-registered ?? an increase of 1. The receiving ordeN gazetted number 82, showing a decrease of 3, and the number of registered deeds of arrangement was 79, an 111- crease of 12. In Ireland there were 48 judgment* registered, a decrease of 18; bills of sale 5; bank ruptcies gazetted were 4, an increase of 2; and t;i<- registered deeds of arrangement 6, a decrease of 2 The Scotch returns show 15 recorded protest1, an increase of 2, and 32 failures, being an :ncre?i-e of 2. The totals for the portion ..of the year to February 24th are biik of sale registered for in,Ii,ni and Wales, 970, ? decreMe of 58 and bills of t?!. re-registered 87, a decrease of 19; the receiving orders gazetted number 634, a. decrease of 36; and the registered deeds of arrangement 606, an ,(- crease of 18. In Ireland the totals are judgments 400, a decrease of 95; the bill", of sale 43, a de- crease of 9 and the bankruptcies gazetted numlx-r 24 a decrease of 11;' and the registered deeds • < arrangement 52, a decrease of 17. In. Scotland ti<e totals are recorded protests gazetted 117, all 11 crease of 5, and the failures 224, an increase <■? 21.Stuboo' Weekly Gazette." TO CURE A OOLD IN ONE DAY. Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All Druggists refund the money if it fails to cure. illi The genuine is stamped, L.B.Q. 18995 A GO-AS-YOU-PLEASE TOURNAMENT for a distance of five or Rii hundred miles would, no doubt. attract great attention amongst p<v:™. Vt- of endurance which call forth worthy em.;J ition have the effect of improving the physical standard "t our young men. They !&&m that the training H' quiite demand" cleanlin, sobriety, and regular living, ? the first essenti.?ls of success. This, )f course, +ewh" the le."on that Holo,.y's Pill? and Ointment are rapid aids for brin.;in a mm into the pink of condition. They strengthen the constitution, purify the blood, promote digestion, and cleanse the stomach. Thu Ointment disperses stiffness of the joints and makes the muselea like steel in their strength and flexibility.

CRICCIETH. I Urban District Council. The monthly meet- ing of the Oouncd waS 'held pn, Satur- day, Mr T. Bnroell presiding. Sums amount- ing to L36 118 were pa.i during the month to the ,rrzt of the Couneil, and bills amounting to 218 8s 9d wro recommended for payment.—A letter waa read f,m the Rev. John Owen complainin g of the state of the ground around his new house he clerk was instructed to write and state that no work oi improvement could be done by the Council until i.he proposed exchange of lamd had been sanctioned by the I,,>c¡ Government Board.—Letters were read from Me?a? Dick.on in reference to the contract for free-plmting, aid it was decided to p,,tp,, the w)rk until the Autumn. Applications were .e- ceived from minstrel companies for permission to perform in the d'?strict during next summer season. ?e consideration of the %pplication was defe, =d: -IOttem were read from the Rural District Coun- cil# of U?y. and GJulyn approving the plan of )r(y I new footpath from Merllyn level crossing to tm 0"'11 near the bathing huts under Cae'rdyni. Th. Uork reportM that he had also written to the I'arrsh Council of Teflp. A letter was read from the -ctary of the Cambrian Railway Company, Air Denniss, in reply to a request from the Council to have the path taken through the south wing of Tanrtoiwiau Bridge instead of over the bridge, and stating that the cost would be increased thereby and that the suggestion would not be adopted. .t.1t?al at the 9  be clo".d to the public one da7 The footpath would be do to the public one day in the year to preserve the rights of the railway I company. On receipt of a favourable reply from the Parish Council of Treflys, it was decided to have the plan signed and returned to Mr Dennito.-With reference to Abereiatedd Sea-wall the Special Com- ittitlee reported that Mr Bowen Jones, C.E., of Carnarvon, met them on February 9th. The danviged wali was inspected, and it was arranged th", liie surveyor should furuish the engineer with inJorEsa.tion from time to time as toI the changes in the wall, th" engineer to submit his report to the next monthly meeting of the Council. The com- mitter recommended the immediate under-pinning of a port:on of the wall eastward of the sewer.—The N¡IOIJiaJ Committee appointed to report on. the ques- tion of gas-works and electric lighting were of opinion that if the Council approved schemes, either for gas or electric lighting for the district, the works should be undertaken by tho Council and not by ar private company. Gaaworks on the only oonvenient situa- tion within the dietrict would be an eyesore, and the ooramktee ,felt incompetent to report on ♦he question of electric lighting without the a"ist- .,m 7,, of a practical e4ectrioa engineer. A proposal by Dr. D. L. Davies, seconded by Mr W*G. Evans, that the report from suoh an engineer be obtained was negatived, and the subject dropped. --A recommendation of the Sanitary Committee as so the disposal of hou-se refuse from the dietrict south of the railway was referred back to the oom- mittee for reconsideration, the surveyor to make .?quiri? for the information of the commitwe.- ,J. T. J08e9 gave notice that at the next meet- ing he will propose that the resolution as to the extension of the sewer outfalls be rescinded.