The North Wales Chronicle and Advertiser for the Principality

COLWYN SCHOOL BOARD. MONDAY, MARCH 20TH.—Present: Mr Whitehall Dod (chairman), Hev. J. Spiuther James, Messrs Hilton, M. Williams, and David Wi;liams. RKI'ORTS OF SCHOOLS.—A report was read from the schoolmaster of the Llandrillo school, stating that the attendances had ranged from 106 to 111, and that con- sequently another pupil teacher would be required. The report suggested the appointment of two monitors. A report from the master of the Colwyn school was also read, in which it was stated that the average atten- dance was 105, and a supply of books and other school necessaries was asked for. The recommendations con- tained in the reports were agreed to. THE LLANDRILLO SCIIOOL.-A deputation consisting of Dr. Davies aud Mr Taylor attended the board, to state that they had, as recommended at the last meet- ing, waited on the vicar, the Rev. W. Venables Wil- Iiams, to find out 11Î, views as to letting the Llandrillo school at a nominal rent to the hoard fur a lease of 21 years-The Chairman said that in consequence of an intimation he had received from H.M. Inspector of Schools, the hoard found that the present Llandrillo school would not be sanctioned by the Edu- cation Department, as it was out of repair, and a large expenditure would be necessary to make it tit for the purposo of a board school. He had therefore written to Mr Porter, who formed one of the previous deputation, telling him that it was useless to treat further in the matter.—Dr. Da- vies mentioned that the deputation had seen tbe vieHr, and that lie had ottered to let tho school to the board for a lease of twenty one years at os a year, but ai re- gard# I the adjoining honse, as that was built by church subscriptions, he should require a rent d ;t;10 a year.— The Chairman remarked that it wan useless for the de- putation to come to the board. If they wished to persuade any )ne, the' had better memoralise the Edumtion Depa' tment. The board could do nothing in the matter. Dr. Davies ho]>ed if the Board built a school they would restrict it to the children of their own district,as at present I here Were several children from otln r places ia the Llandrillo school. He did not think they ihould be called on to pay for the education of the.M.- Spiuther James asked whether it was the fact that that deputation originated at tie Vicar,ige.-I)r. Davies declined to reply tn ttie tliipotiou, but Mr Taylor mentioned that the idea ha I originated with Mr Ratcliff, at a meeting held at the Vicarage upon another matter. Mr James said he thought it had emaunte 1 from a CH- tain clique, and was not the ratepayers' doing. After some further remarks from Dr. Davws.the chairman,t<n deputation withdrew, apparently satisfied with the explaration that had been afforded. THK NKW SCHOOL —The board's architect submitted plans of the new L'andrillo school, which were approved and ordered to bo seat up to the Education Department, as was also a report on thecondition of the Colwyu school. THE SKWINI; COMMITTEE.—The Chairman said he had seen Mrs William* at the Rectory, and she had consen- ted to head and conduct a sewing committee for the Ll.nd,ill,, Mr Hilt,,n said h) bad ..t I,i, I ti.. to arrange a similar committee for the Colwyn school, but he would do so shortly. A PRECEIT ISSUED.— The board then considered the necessity of issuing a new rate. The last rate was oua of 2d in the pound, aud realised XI 02 the board ^iow required .1200, which would necessitate a 4d rate. It was stated that the account of the returning officer at the last election, Mr Hughes, solieitor, Conway, was still unpaid, and that to liquidate it a ljd rate would bo required. A preocpt for X200 was then ordered to be sent to the assistant overseer. FBRSUASIVK COMPULSION —Mr Spinther Jllme. men ûoned that although be wam ,m advocate for compulsion yet he uhould lik,? to see ii coiipid with some induce- ments far the chitdreiria the shajie of prizes for atten- dance. He suggested that they should eall a public meeting every year, at which auch prizes might be dis- tributed to the children. It was remarked that it was donbtful if a fund could be raised for such a purpose, ud ultimately it was decided that the proceeds dtrived from the sowing in the school* should be set apart for these prizes. This concluded the business.

CARNARVON. I WELCOME HOME TO CAPTA!X AND MM llAYWARD, On Friday, the 10th ult., there was con5idemble re- joi(?ing in Carnarvon, on the occasion of the return of Capt. and Mr Hayward from their wedding tom. A lar ge number of the inhabitants turned out to meot ttaem, and about 400 Cilgwyn quarrymen, wearing white ribbons, added greatly to the novelty of the scene. At half-past three in the afternoon, the train bearing Capt. and Mr8 Hayward arrivod amidst the firing of fog- signals, and hearty cheering of the assemblage. Immediately on their entering the carriage ;n waiting, there was a general rush amongst the quarry .nen to the ropes, and they were drawn through the principal streets to Penybryn. The band of the Royal Carnarvon Rifle Militia accompanied the carriago to Penybryn, where a numbar of the welcomers (about 60'i,. were thanked by Capt. Hayward for their kind reception of him. On the route from the statioa to Penybryn, the following tradesmen, &c., exhibited flags, and many more were visible, not dir<ctly on the route :—North- road and Bangor street—Messrs C. J. Kinsley, photo- grapher Smith, Tanygraig E Humphreys, Royal Hotel J. Lloyd, Prince of Wales Hotel; T. Ensor, bootmaker Wm. Thomas, brazier G. Owen, Queen's Hotel Mrs Hawkridge H. Jones, draper also H. Roberts, confectioner; Richard Griffith, draper T. Humphreys, cabinet maker; Mrs Williams, Ship and Castle, Turf-square— Coopland, pawn-broker; J. Parry, sheemaker William Parry, baker Mrs Pritchard, Hibernia. Eastgate street-Pierce and Wil. liams H. Hoblev; Mrs Williams, ironmonger; C. and J. Williams, Diuorwic House string of flags from O. Evans, grocer, to Jones, ironmonger; W. Hamer. Highstraet—L. Owen, London House; MiBs Roberts, Railway Inn T. Lewis and Co., grocers R. Williams, butcher striug of flags from J. Prilchard, confectioner, to Mrs Owen, chemist; Lloyd Brothers, chemists; string of flags from J. Abbott, toMrs Williams, fishmonger; M. Davies, Snowdon Vaults, Richards,Custom-houseVaults. Castle-street—Evans Brothers, grocers; J. G. Hope, hair dresser; J. Pugb, Sportsman Hotel; Cipt. E. Oweu, O. Morgan, tailor; Mrs Emery, butcher; Ellis Jones, ironmonger. Castle squar-Mis" M. A. Thomas, Wa. terloo House; E. Jones, brazier; O. Williams, saddle; D. Morgan, cabinet maker; D. Williams, draper; H. Humphreys, stationer; Chenery, Poritotheo; R. Wil- lianas, Brunswick Buildings; J. O. Joues, do.; il. L. Ellis, Castle Hotel. Pool-street—William Davies, rope maker; J. Hughes and Co., watchmakers; J. Rowlands, painter; -1\\ ithey, coach builder, 11. Francis, clogger; E. Evans, game dealer; Pugh and Pritchard, grocers; G. Evans, baker; W. H. Thomas, game dealer; Cowell, clogger; E. Williams (late Jenkins), baker; John Jones, nailer i John Evans, grocer; Jennet Williams, butcher; Griffith Jones, game dealer Margaret Williams, do. Palace.street-Griffith Jones, Black Lion; Jones, Price and Co., J. Ü. Pritchard, ironmonger; T.Da"ie,s.ddler; G. Thorp, Vaults; C. and J. Williams, Leeds House; Mrs Davies, Red Lion; R. Griffith, Hole-io.the.wall- street Vaults. Bridge-street—String of flags from Liver Establishment to George Inu; Job. Williams, stationer; E. Hughes, ironmonger; L. Lewis, draper; W. l'bor. man, brazier. Mr 0. Thomas, Bronygaer. St. Helens Ten ace was also giily decorated with flags. Also flans were abundantly displayed along the slate wharves, and the vessels were covered with bunting. In the evening the town presented a lively aspect; illuminations of various kiuds were exhibited, the meat market heading this branch of the manifestations. Bockets and fire. works were freely used, the fountain was illuminated, aud bon fires blazed on the top of Twthill and Cilgwyn m untain. The life and drum baud, under the leader- ship of Mr J. Williams, paraded the streets and the square. Great interest was also manifested on the uc. casion by several gentlemen wnnected with the shipping and slate interest. A committee, consisting of Messis Ellis Roberts, slate merchant • G. Williams, do.; D. Davies, Pi-nyrorsedd Quarry; Jol.u L berl., Cilgwyn Q'larry O. Evaue, jr., coal merchant; Capt. E. Evans, (Miss Flint); Messrs T. Hughes, nail manufacturer; H. Hughes, block maker; W. William?, Dorothea Quarry; 0, Davies and D. Davies, sla, e loaders, resolved to prtt sent Capt. Hayward with a time-piece and two French brorxe figures, with silver armour. The inscription under the presents was as follows:—"Presented to Capt. K. Hayward, on the occasion of-his marriage, by his frienris and well-wisheis on Carnarvon Quiy, March, 1876." The day was observed as a holiday by the workmen on the slate wharves.-Cúnt1nunicatfd.

CONWAY. I THE SCHOOLS,—We congratulate our Conway frienùs on the present satisfactory position of their schools Our readers are probably not unmindful of the cllorts that have been made from time to time to try to in- duce the inhabitants of Conway to burden theUlael", P with a school board, and how those efl'orts have proved ineffectual. Not long since the lev. Spinther James, the champion and representative of the Birmingham League, held a meeting at the national schoolroom, a full account of which appeared in these columns. It appears that the ellcct of that meeting has been to make the ratepayers more determined than ever to niRt every attempt to thrust a school board upon them. We are not sorry that we gave such prominence to the report of the meeting of the Leaguers. We felt con. vinced that the more the subject was ventilated, the less inclined would the Conway people be to accept the proposals which were made to them, and the result has proved our anticipations to have been correct. In- stead of i" stilling a desire for a school board into the minds of the ratepayers, Mr James appears to have succeeded in making them more fixed in their deter- mination to preserve and support the existing schools. We have all along maintained that school boards were not intended to supersede efticieut voluntary schools, and this fact is becoming more patent, every day. Only the other day, Sir Charles Reed, the ch airman of the London 6choof Board, stated, at a very influential meeting, that such Was the intention of the passing of the Education Act of 1870. We kuow of no case which better illustrates the truth of the statement than that of Conway. The scliools of thIs parish haVe always enjoyed a 'high reputation, and we are informed that H. M. Inspectors have recently reported therd to be in a highly efficient state. Under these circumstances we think it would be a mistake to interfere with them, and to introduce instead a school board with its frequently large expenditure. We are glad to fied that the Con- way pe pie regard the matter in tliis light now, and that they have lately come forward in support of their schools with greater liberality than ever. From a statement which the managers have lately distributed, a copy of which has been sent to us, it appears that the total amount collected from all source. towards the,e schools during the pnst year has been close upon £500. The grant received from the Committee of Council was i.195 children's pence, X137, the rest being made up of voluntary contribVitious, proceeds of concert', &c. A list is also given of all contributions of one shilling and upwards. The co tributer:. to the school have thus an opportunity of seeing whence the money is obtained and how it is applied. Such a state of things reflects great credit upon all the friends and supporters of the Conway schools, and we cannot help calling the attention of our readers to a case which so strikingly illustrates the truth of tne views which we have consistently advocated in the colulDns of this paper.

DENBIGH. PROFOKKD PRESENTATION TO SUPT. TUDOR.—On Tues- day eveuing week a meeting was held at the Ma0istrates Hoom mljoiuiug the Town Hill, for the purpose of coD. sidering the desirability of presenting to Supt. Tudge, some ecegnitiou of his tweuty-seven years' service in the Denbighshire poliee force. There was a good attendance and Mr Hugh Hughes, draper, High strt)et, was voted to the chair. Addresses were delivered in furtherance of the proposal by Mr Denman, Mr Isaac Williams and other-, from which it seemed that a pro. potal had been originated by Severn 1 gentlemen of the town, that a testiDJuoial should be presented to the Superintendent, so as to give expression to the very general feeling of esteem and re»pect be had gained among all classes during his lengthened career. Similar presentations had been made to police otlicera at various other places. Mr Denmau therefore proposed that a eommittee be appointed for the purpose of carrying out this desire, and that it con8ist of Messrs Hugh Hughes, Denman, Edward Angel, Councillor John Lloyd, Isaac William., .1. A. Yoik, P. Thomsi n, William Wiil-ams (Hawk and Buckle), P. Lewis Roberts, John Williams (Park-house), JJ. Ellis Roberts, William Roberts (botch- er), B. Holgate, Edwards (grocer, Vale street), H. E. Joyce, Millitship. J. Lloyd (saddler), Councillor Johu Davies (Lovelane), Councillor J. Hameon Jones, W. A. Nott, Ellis Williams (driper), with power to add to their number. Mr J. A. York seconded the motion, a id it was carried unauiiiiously. Mr Denmau then proposed, and Mr York seconded, that Mr Thomas Gee be asked to become chairman of the committee, and that a depu- tation from that meeting wait upon him to make the request This also was carried, and it was agreed to hold another meeting wheu M r Gee's answer had been obtained. Mi Hugh Hughes was elected vice-chairman of the committee. Mr H. Joyce was elected treasurer, on the motion of Mr Denmau, seconded by Mr B. Hol. gate. Mr G. T. Smbh and Mr Charles Cvtem wtre elected hon. secretaries, aid were requested by the mee'ing to enter into comiuuniciiion with Llansannan, Holt, AVergele, Llanrwst, and other places where Supt. Tudge had at various times been stationed, with a view to obtain their W-operation in the m"ttr. Some di,. cussion t..k place to the fo,. the pres"htioD I should take, and some wished tbat an illuminated and framed address with attached ,1wuld b. given but it was decided that this question should be ad. journed till it future meeting. CuCBCHSt.R'iCM.—OnSundtytMt.tht Rev. T. W. Vanghsn prrahed an eloquent oerwon at St. Muy's in the morning, nd th Rev. W. M.4?u pr..ohd at St. Duid'B in the evening. At the Wednesday evening ■ervice the Hev. R. H. Jones preached from tbe words, )11 peeple shall be my people and tby God my God." DENBICIHSHIRS CONSERVATIVE A.ssoaUTlf)N.- The annual meeting of this association was held at the AsBerubly Rooms on Thursday afternoon, under the presidency of Mr T. Mainwaring. The only business was the re election of officers and the passing of accounts. The meeting was quite private, therefore we are unable to Kive any particulars of what took place. THE LATE SPELLING BIIE.-We hear that after the payment of all expenses, there was some £9 to hand over to the treasurer ef the Free Reading Room and Library. ELKCTION OF GUARDIANS.—We find that there will be no competition in the parish of Denbigh this year, although there is a decrease of members to be retursed. The nominees ore old members, via.:—MrT. J. Williams (Mayor), Mr D. P. Williams, grocer, High street, and Mr T. J. Lunt, Vale street. Mr E. W. Gee who held the fosrth seat has contested Henllan instead of Den- bigh, the member taken from the latter being added to the former. PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY.-On Tuesday week this so. ciety commenced the practice of Ilian Grey," a part. song composed by Mr Hopkinson, of Brynbella, specially for the society. Mr Hopkins was present and accom- panied during the practice, at the close of which he complimented the singers on the way in which they had taken up their various parts.—We bear that the philhar- monic societies concerts of miscellaneous music will be given in the last week of April. The pianoforte pur- chased by this society—a full compassed grand, by Sroadwood—was received on Monday, and will form a 'great acauisition to the society, both for practices and for concerts. We hear that the society intend repeating the Creation next season, and also to give "Judas Maccabaeus." PRESENTATION.—In consequence of the departure of Mr Blair from the stewardship of the Howell School. He was compelled to give up the office of superinten- dent of the Sunday schools, which he has held for seve- ral years with acceptance to those attending: the schools and with great good to the work itself. The teachers thought? that this would be a good opportunity of show- ing their regard for Mr Blair, and they raised a sub. scription for the purpose of providiog him with a last- ing memento of his residence and work in Denbigh. Some seven books were chosen as a suitible gift, con- sisting 6f standard works bearing on Biblical study and research, and on Sunday afternoon, March 19, being the last time he was able to attend the Bchool, the books were presented by the Re. Robert Jones, senior curate, the lev. T. W. Vaughau and others interested in Sun- day school work being present. Mr Jones in making the presentation made some very appropriate reMaiks upon the work which Mr Blair had carried out and said that all connected with the school would long feel the less of so efficient a superintendent from their midst. His life in public and in private had always been such as to gain the respect and good will of his neighbours, and in his new undertaking they would all wish him God speed. Mr Blair feelingly responded. We understand Mr Blair left Denbigh on Tuesday week, for his new sphere. SPELLING BEic AT THE ASSEMBLY ROOMS.—A large swarm of bees settled at the above rooms on Friday evening last, when an entertainment was given in aid of the funds of the Denbigh Free Reading Room aud Library. A large number of competitors having tin- tered tor some seven prizes, an interesting fight was looked foJlj and acting upon the expectation,the inhabit- ants of Denbigh flocked in crowds to the rooms, and shortly after the time for commencing proceedings, the hall was most uncomfortably crowded, some hundred or more occupying" standiug aeats" in thll aisles. The intending competitors occupied seats on the platform, but when they really became competitors they were placed at the side of the platform facing a wall, and in consequence a gnat uumber failed to hear the spelling so well as if the competitors had facod the audience. The accompauim JUts to the songs were played by Mrs John Jones, "toual School. The referees throughout were the Itev. T. W. Vaughan and Alderman Thomas Gee. For the Welsh, Clwydfardd pIr Griffiths) acted as interrogator, aud for the English, Mr Hardiug Warner. The chair was occupied in his usual efficient manuer by the Mayor (Mr T. J. Williams), and at the close of each competition the prizes were distributed by the Mayoress (Mrs Williams). Some 58 competito's en- tered for the various classes, but some failed to put in ita appearance at the eventful hour. There were, bow- ever, upwards of 40 who competed. In opening the proceedings, the Chairman said that this was the first public spelling bee that had been held in tbe town of Denbigh. Wherever those entertainments had taken place they had proved most successful, amusing and in- structive, and he had no doubt this would be so that evening. It was held in aid of the funds of one of their best institutions—the Free Reading Room and Library -and he was sure that institution would become more popular in consequence of that crowded meeting. He would cluse hit. remarks by saying that no encores or repetitions would be allowed that evening.—Miss Joyce having given a pianoforte SullO, Mr Vaughan read the rules for the competitions, which were very similar to those generally used. In the tirst round the competit- ors wore to have two tries, but afterwards only one. The words had been selected by two of the suo-com. mittee and the interrogator had not seen them. The prizes for the first competition were 5" by the committee and 2s by the Mayor, for children under twelve. The spelling of these children was exceedingly good, and caused surprise among the audience some of the mis- spellings were ale) itmusiug-such as caoca" for cocoa, 1, peppiog," for pippin, "lepurd for leopard, "lecgag" for leakage, "dofcot'' for dovecote, &c. The wiuner of the first prize was for Bome time doubtful, and the result lay between Master David Frazer. and Miss Alice Howard. At length the latter failed in dozing," which she spelt with an "s," and the former spelt his word correctly and won. A quartett, Love at Home," was the. sung by the Misses Jones aua Edwards anJ Messrs Phillips and Evaus. Mr Robert Jones (Loyelaue), sang "Clwru fv ngwlad," and. was followed by Miss Jones (Park street), in "My Mountain Home." Mr Thomas Gee then gave Is each to the unsuccessful bees" in the children's competitions, which was pre- sented by the interrogator. The competitions for the prizes opeu to all comers (10s and 5" by the committee and the Mayor respectively) next took place. There w,re fourteen beeb present, and it w,,s a rery long while before this swarm was disposed of. Jincyclofaedia, coagulum, undeceivableness, skewer, cygnet, squelch, polysyllabical, each settled" a bee. A uumber of lengthy and unusual words followed, until the com- petitors were ruduCGd to two. The victory lay un- decided for some time between them, as many as sixteen words each being given-suelt as putrescent, paroxysmal, interrogatory, Presbyterianism—but finally the fiist prize was awarded to Mr H. Read, reporter for the North Wales Chronicle, Denbigh, and the second to Mr D. G. Edwards, High-street, who failed in gristly." Miss Maggie Jones liaving sung a sonir, and Miss Emily Jones (Farmer's Inn), played a Bowrrie," the COOl. petition for persons under eighteen took place for 7s 3d, given by the committee, and lis by the Mayor. After a lengthened contest, the first prize was awarded to Master John Parry Humphreys, aud the second to Miss Holden. The spelling of the latter was so good that a friend in the audience made her a present of an additional os. M ios J ooes and Mr Robert Jones then sang two Welsh snugs. Iu tho competition for Welsh spelling, a second prize of 2; 6ct was given by the committee in addition to the published fiist prize of 5fl. Mr Mills, Castle Terrace, carried off the first, and Mr E. Parry, Beacons Hill, the second ¡lIiz-. The remainder of the programme wao omitted, iu consequence of thelat.neôs of the hour, aud Dr. Tumour proposed a vote of thanks to tbe j Mayor and Mayoress, to the leiere-e, and to the com- Hiittee for the excelieut, way in which they had per- formed their several duties. The spelling was exceeding good throughout, and the speaker faid he was quite sure that had he been a bee," he would not have been able to carry off tbeBrot prize. The proposition was C Irried by acclamation, ?.d tbe Mayor returned thank, on b,?h.If f tt?? a.d Ti?,? ..the. (in which Miss Maggie Jones took the solo) brought the proceedings to a c)o?e at twenty minu?stt) e leven, tbe m,?.ti.g baving commenced at h?lf-p.t eVdU.

FESTINIOG. THE REPORTED QUARRY ACCIDENT.—A few weeks ago an erroneous report appeared in the daily papers sup- plied by the news agencies, to the eflect that a fall of lock had occurred at Festiniog, resulting in the death of seven quarrymen. We instituted inquiries at the time, with the happy result of proving the report to be entirely unfounded, and it was subsequently contra- dieted. 'but. 110', in time to prevent much uneasiness and alarm in the quarrying districts. Soon af.or the rumour appeared a kind letter was received by Mrs H. E. Jones, proprietress of the Queen's Hotel, Blaeuau, from Mr Robert Fairlie, of the celebrated engineering firm, in which he expressed the deepest sympathy with the slllfrers by the calamity, and euclosed a cheque for £20 towards their relief. This gentleman has before contributed liberally towards the relief of distress in the quart y districts, but since in this instance his generous aid was unnceded the money was returned.

PENMON. CONCERT.—A grand concert was held in the National Schoolroom of the above place on Friday evening, the 17th ult, in aid of the Anglesey Branch of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution. This musical treat was planned and carried out chiefly through the instrument- ality of M ra Capt. Mitchell, of Lleiciog Castle, assisted by Mr W. Preston; and the large and appreciative audience which filled the room to overflowing showed how favourably the cause of the Lifeboat Institution is taken up in this part of Anglesey. bire Mitchell and Mr Preston have long had their names associated with the promotion of so i oble an object as the preservation of life at sea; and it is pleasing to think that their char- itable efforts find a hearty response in this neighbour- hood, A well selected programme of sacred and secular music was gone through in a manner highly creditable to the performers, who all voluntarily gave their ser. vices on the occasion. Where everything was so well done, it would be invidious to make compariHons, but wo cannot help noticing the beautiful rendering of a selection of aits for violoncello and harp, by Mr Preston and Mrs Mitchell, the sweet singing of Miss Williams, and the capital manuer in which the Beaumaris Glee Society, Mr Adams and Mr Pritchard went through their parts. The anthem Molwch yr Arglwydd," was finely sung by the Pentuou Glee Society, at the end f the first part. Among the company present we noticed the Rev. T. Warreu and Mrs Trevor, Penmon vicarage; Mrs J. Evans, Beaumaris; Mrs aud the MiMes Williams, Trecastell; lrs Hampton and friend, Brynhyfryd; lrlr. Brisco Owen the Misses Roberts, Beaumaris; Mr Hughes, Llacgoed Hall; Mr Koherts, Brynhyfryd; Miss Bevor, Bryncelyn; Mr and Miss Roberts, Rliyd Rev. E. Owen, Messrs Bakar, Bulkeley Arms, Beaumaris, &c. The proceeds of the concert amounted w £11.

I PWLLHELI. I CONCERT.—A very successful concert was given in the Town Hall on Thursday evening, the 16th ult., in aid of the Pwllheli Cricket Club. The chair was taken at 7.30 o'clock by Mr Owen Evans, Broom Hall, and the following varied and attractive programme was effici- ently carried olit.-PAItT I. Glee, Gaily sing Tra la la," Cricket Party; song, Nitl aur yvr pob pcth melyn," Mr Sam. Evans; Welsh song, "Gogoniaut i Gymru," Llew Llwyfo; song, "Thej old Bachelor," Mr H. Walker solo and chorus, God: bless our Sailor Prince," Mr 0. Humphreys and others; serenade, Mentra Gweu," Mr R. Mouwyson Roberts song, Bugeiles y Wyddfa," .?lim Mary Jones English song, ?e w Llwyfo s<.u?, "The Young (Chni.g) Widow," Mr H. Walker; solo and chorus, Liie Boat," Cricket Party.l'ART II. Pianoforte duett.: Misses Williams; song, The Trumpet Shali Sound," Mr Hugh Hughes; duett, "A. B. C." Messrs n umphreys and EVAUS J song, Mr R. H.! Lloyd Welsh song, Llew Llwyfo song, Paham j mae Dei mor liir yn do'd," Miss Mary Jones; Negro song, "I'm off' to Charlestown," Mr Sam. Evans;: comic duett, Miss Brown and Mr Green song (by special r, Simon Llwytl y Votty," Llew Llwyfo; II glce, "Laugh and grow fat," Cricket Party finale "God Save the Queen." The popularity of Llew I Llwyfo m a vocalist was demonstrated in a very hearty manner by the loud ppl.a? and encores which repeatedly greeted his perform- j auces, and the Cricket Club Glee Party proved equaliy attractive in their successful rendering. The success of Messrs Humphrey and Evans in their execu- tion of the A. B. C. Duett," was proved in a very decided manner by the merriment and applause to which | the audience gave expression. The room was well filled, and the entertainment resulted in a very substantial augumentation of the funds of the Cricket Club. After a vote of thfiiks to the chairman had been proposed and duly honoured, the audience joined the vocalists in singing impressively the National Anthem, which term- inated the proceedings. The thanks of the Cricket Club are especially doe to Messrs Samuel Evans, and John O. Jonesjor their activity in carrying out the preliminary arrangements of the concert. THE MARKET was well attended on ^ednasuay last, the exceptionally fine weather influencing very favour- ably the general business. The following were some of the prices. Barley, 18" tid per 240 lbe.; oats, 21s per 315 lbs oatmeal, 31s per 220 lbs. butter, Is 9d lb. ducks, 2a each eggs, 6s tjd per 12U rabbits, Is each fowls, Is 6d each barn potatoes, 2s 6d to 3s per l lbs.; beef, 7d to lOd lb. mutton, lid to Is lb.

RHYL. FCITIBARY MK F.TIN a.—On Friday evening last, the committee of the Young Men's Christian Association, very successfully conducted a liierary meeting in aid of the fuuds at Clwyd-street chapel. NORTH AND SOUTH WALES HANK.—It is very proba- ble that the North and South Wales Baok will com- mence operations at their new premises at the Town Hall duriag the ensuing week. VULSAN ON "SCEPTICISM."—The Rev. J. Jones (Vul- can) gave his popular lecture on Scepticism at the WeBleyan chapel, Rhuddlan, ou Moudsy last, before a large audience. The debt upon the ci-cuit rniuister's Louse was considerably recuceu by the proceeds. RHUDDLAS ORGANIST.—A concert was given in the National School, on Tuesday, for the benefit of the organist of the parish, Mr J. Roberts. An excellent programme WaS gone through in English and Welsh tv E08 Bradwen, Miss Maggie JOD, Mr Bailey, Ifr. Pro Hit, Mr Isaac Jones. Mr J. E. Davh., Miss Griffiths, and the choir. Au untoward aacident happened just as the choir were commencing Clywch y floedd, Fech- gyn," when the platform on which they were stationed suddenly gave way. The, e was, however, no great dis- tance from the ground, a id no one was hurt. A epel- linii bee is to bo held 011 Monday evening next. THE WKATHKI1. — The weather during last week varied very greatly, the extremes of the temperature being 45 and 29 degrees. The barometer varied between 30 inches and 29*4. A quarter of au iuch of raiu fell,and the wind visited all parta of the compass in succes- sinn. During the fearful hurricane of Saturday week, a platelayer was stationed near the Voryd Junction for the purl>o,e of setting fog si^uals. The district is very muche losed, as all travellers to Rhyl well know, and one of tlie sudden gusts, about oue o'clock on Sunday morning, threw the man off his le>(8 across the metals., He was much hurt, but maniged to crawl off before the Irish mails passed, and in course of time obtained shel- ter in one of the cottages near. He is much better now. There has baell m,tch improvement in the weather during the last ten dy,, and it has been more spriug- like. THE LATE ACCIDENT ON THE RAILWAY.—We are pleased to hoar that the man Macmanns, who was so frightfully injured a few weeks since at Griffith's Cros- sing, between here and Abergele, is progressing towards recovery as well as can be expected. He is still an in- mate of the Denbigh Infirmary. HlGa TIDES—Some fears were entertained last week that the high tides which the s'rong winds drove in would overflow the earthen walls of the river ClwJd. and also the embaukment of the Chester an I Holyhead Railway. Gangs of workmen were kept at all weak points, but their services were fortunately not required, as a margin of three feet remained ab jve the highest tide. I.O.G.T. — An entertainment waa given by the members an,1 friends of the Order of Good Templars in tho Schoolroom, Warren-street. Mr C. Matthews preside), and a pleasant evening was spent, a number of songs, recitations, addresses, &c., being given. HIUHWAT SURVEYORS.—On Friday afternoon last, a meeting was held at the New Ino Clubroom, for the purpose of appointing road surveyors for the ensuing year. Appointments were made for the following townships:—Brynhe.lydd, Roger Hughes; Cefudy, Cornelius Elwards; Torlljwelyn, John D ivies and Rhydorddywen, Thomas Jones. CONGREGATIONAL CHAPEL.—The annual festival of the English Congiejatioual Church was held in the School- room last evening (Fri lay). A tea meeting was held in the afterpoon, an la public meeting and entertainment in the evening, when a number of addresses, songs, and concerted pieces, &c, were given. LITERARY MEETING AND SPKLLINO BEE.—On Mon- day evening last a literary in, eting which was largely attended, was held at Bethel Cliapel, in connection with the Sabbath School, at which tbe Rev. John Jones (Vulcan) presided. Addresses were delivered by the Revs. A. Francis, J. Willitms, D. C. Evans, Thomas Gray, D. B. Roberts and Mr U. C. Davies. During the evening a spelling bee took place and caused considera- ble amusement Eû3 Bradwen was the adjudicator. THE BELVOIU 'HOTEL.—We hear that a new com- pany has been formed to undertake the management of thro hotel, from which Mrs King Ion has lately retired. OVKUSKKRS OF THE POOH.— On Saturday afternoon last, a vestry meeting was held at Rhuddlan parish church for the purpose of appointing overseers for the ensuing year for Rhuddlan p>rbh. The following were ???.?"\?r A. W. M"rri)ew, Hhyl; Mr K. D. Roberts, Rhyl Mr Robert Morris, Heudre, and Mr Thoma. Davies, Pontfaen, CmrJfI33IO:iEUS' ATTEXDANCKS.—The clerk of the Board of Commissioners has issued his return of the attendances of the members during the year eliding March 17, 187G, which will doubtless have considerable influence on the minds of the voters at the. ensuing election of the ton letiring members. We find that the member who was summoned to attend the largost num- ber of the meetings was Mr John Griffiths, that num- ber being 101, of which he atundedOS of C7 meetings, Mr William Morris attended 29 of 63. Mr John Ro- berts, Queeu-street. attended 62 of 59, the Hev. Dr. Butterton attended 33; of 51, Mr George Deoney attended 42 of 41, the Rev. Hugh .Morgan, attended 'J of 39, Mr Jonah Lloyd attended 27 of 37 Mr It. M. Preston attended 20 of 30 Mr R. Price Roberts attended 8 (he resigns his office); of 25 Mr Robeit Jones attended 10. Of the commissioners remaining in office the following statistics are given :—Messrs E. V. Jone" summoned 15; attended 15 Dr. Wolstonholme, do 102 do 56 Jam's Taylor, do 119 do 33 Robert Oidtieid, do 53 do 18; Benjamin Littler, do Ij9 do 21i Samuel Perks, do 82; do 53; Thomas Ellis, do 56; do 34; E lward Vaughan, do 46 do 11 William Wynne, do 63; do 41 Frederick Peun, do 56 do 36 E. Powell Jones, do 111 do 56 Frederick Jones, do 43; do 19 Williim Williams, do 41 do 10 John E. Roberts, do 51 do 27 James Davies, do 82; do 64; Edward Elli., do 39 do 22; John Williams (Woodlands do 74 ;do 8 John Williams, (Dudley), do 52; do 17 Abel Jones, do 36 do 23 A. J. Spiuks, do 55; do 32.

HUIHlN. MARCH FAIR.—This annual fair, the great fair of the year, wa. heid last week, aud although the weather was so unpropitious, the attendance was good. On Tuesday, the business portion of the fair was transacted, a good number of cattle, horses, and sheep being brought in from the surrounding district, and disposed of at very good prices. Mr Geord Byfurd also sold a uumber of cattle by public auction. On Wednesday, the business was got through as early as possible in order that the rest of th, day should be devoted to sight-seeing and pleasure-taking. This was the day for the hiring of servant, and for the sale of general merchandise, and in addition to the apperidag-s of the usual monthly fairs, there was a good collection of shows in a field opposite the County Gaol. By tbis means, the punishment of the inhabitants of that commodious building must have been considerably enhanced, inasmuch as they could hear the blowing of horna, the grinding of organs, the beating of drums, an I all the other noisy concomitants of an aggregation of shows; but without the pleasure of seeing and j' ining in t ie amusements. As usual, shooting galleries were in the ascendancy, and near the entrance was a photgraphic establishment, where John and Mary for a few pence could obtain a life-like repre- sentation of.their dear selves, so that before parting they could exchange mmieatots of a happy twelvemonth, during which they had been domiciled in the some farm. But in order that the "young mau from the country should not go home with pockets too heavily laden with "the needful," there was a show of living wonders, containing two veritable Y urkshire "giants" aged eight and thirteen respectively; steam run rounds, peep shows, stalls of Birmingham jewellery, weighing machines, &c., all of which were largely patronised. Ais the weather was such as would have been appropriate about Cbristmastide, the houses where refreshment for man and beast (but especially for the former) was pro- vided, did a good trade throughout both., days. The Denbigh Ruthin and Corwen Railway,with their accus- tomed anxiety for the public accommodation, ran special trains on Wednesday nigbt to all stations between Ruthin and Corwen aud Denbigh, each of which started soon after 8 p.m., thus affordiug all the oppoitunity of fully enjoying their day's holiday.

TREMADOC. ASNUAL VESTRY MEKTIXG. —The annual meeting of the vestry for the parish of Ynyecynhaiarn was held ia the Town Hall, Tremr doc, on Thursday afternoon, March 23rd, for the appointing of officers for the ensu- ing year. Mr Robert R iwland, parishioners' church- warden, presided. He WAa also re-elected churchwarden for the next year, on the proposition of Mr W. E. Morris, seconded by Mr John Morr-s, Tyddynadi. Cap- tain D. Morris, Portmadoc, a-id Mr Robt. Jones, Cross KeyL,, were elected as additional overseers for the next year:The necessity f,)r increased burial accommoda- tion in the churchyard was brought before the wstry, and considered at some length. The policy of enlarging the churchyard was questioned by the chairman, in view of the opinions of the Pi einier and others ill the Hoii'.e of Commous that all chrchfar I, woul,¡ soon have to be closed. He there/ure thought the vestry should decide upon a suitable site for a cemetery, and close tbe churchyard.—Mr Breese, receiver of theTie- mudoc estate, having offered a piece of land near Pen- mount Farm, or Lidiart Farm, the vestry proceeded to view the latter site, in prefprence to that nt Pen- iiioiint-the cost of improving which was approximately estimated at £ 1,500 in consequence of its low level. On returniug to the Town Hall, air Johu Owen proposed, and Mr IV. Willisuu snonde 1, that the Llidiart site be I.pt?d. The motion was ?gr?.4 tn. and Me?sre M. ?,?.Ni.r,is, Robeit R ?w hn? au d J. WiUhma were aF- poiuted to have an interview with Mr Breese to ascer- tain the cost of the site, which will be reported at the next vestry. This concluded the business.

EPPS'S COCO\-GItAnFUL A?u COM-OKTING.By a thorough knowledge of the natural laws which govern the operations of digestion aud nutrition and by a care- ful an plication of the fine properties of weUiteteo'ed CMCO?.'Mr Bpps has provided "ur bre ?kf?t t?)!ea with ? y ,h i,h may save us many heavy doctors' bills. It i. by the judicious use of such :\rticles of diet that a constitution may be gradually built up until stung enough to resist every tendency to dis- ease. Hundreds of subtle maladies are floating around us ready to attack wherever there is a weak point. We may escape many a fatal shaft by keeping ourselves well fortified with pure blood Iti(i ;t properly nourished frame."—Civil Service Gaztte. THROAT IRUITATION.—Toe throat and windpipe are especially liable to inflammation, causing soreness and dryness, tickling and irritation, inducing cough and affecting the voice. For these symptoms use glycerin* in the form of jujubes. Glycerine, in these agreeable onf.ctio08. being in proximity to the glands at the moraeut they are excited by the act of sucking, beeomM actively healing. 6d and Is boxes (by post for 14 H o m Mpstbid stamps), labelled "Jonael Epps A Co., Homccpatbia Chemists, 48, Ihraadneedle-struet, and 170, Piocadilly, Loadon." Sold in Bangor by J. E. Griffith, chemist; and H. V. Baker, Upper Bangor. 857.

HENLLAN. AMATEUR CONCERT.—On Minlay evening week an 1\1T.at"ur coucert. W,, given in the Calvinidtic chapel of this p|;<ce, under the presidency of I r. Pierce, of Den- bigh. An excellent 1\electiotl of music was gone through by a Bomber of friends from the village and from Deu- bigh, the attendance being good.

LLANDUDNO. THE HAPPY VALLKY.—We are glad to be able to state that there i; every pruspect. this part of the Happy Valley being rendered still more attractive to visitors than has been the case in former years. Mr Thomas Williams, who has becoms the tenaut of the Valley, from the Mostyn Estate, intends to compel the removal of those objectionable wooden buildings which go so far to spoil the natural beauties of this fiue re- creation grouud, aud to allow stands beyond thoe for archery and amusements of a similar kind. By thus introducing a few judicious improvements there csnnot be a doubt that the pleasure and the comfort of visitors will be considerably enhanced. THE ORNAMENTAL CLOCK TOWBR AND FOUNTAIN.— It will be aeea from our report of the commissioners' meeting of Monday last th.t the board have decided to adopt Mr ThomaB Williams' proposal to erect an orna- mental clack tower and fountain, at a cost of about £iOO, on the piece of land at the junction of North and South Parades. Nir B. Vfclson, architect, has prepared drawings and sections of a highly ornamental design in the Renaissance style of architecture, a t yp. chosen on account of its suitability to the character of the any- rounding houses iu the square. The structure will be 46 feet in height, and 37 feet in diameter, and sur. roanded by iron railings. In thejupper putoftbe tower will be placed an illuminated clock with four dials, and it is proposed to have eight bells for the quarters and chimes, the latter to be played at 8 a.m., 12 noon, and 8 p.m. each day. The clock tower will be reached by a winding staircase inaide, and on each aide of the tower are to be placed two life-size statues, standing on granite columns,and the four cardinal virtues. At theextreme top of the tower, and at the intersection af the semi-domes will be placed the figure uf Britannia, autI on each and immediately over the main cornice will be carved ill stone the arIDe of four leading Welsh families, A speci- men of these was shown on the plan-the, arms of the Mostyn and Keville families, and the architect ib open to receive suggestions for the three remaining aid". On each side of the tower will be a semicircular basin con- structed of tooled local limeseone, to receive four spheri- cal jets of water issuing downwards from the mouths of dolphins, from the noses of which proceed four willow- tree jets issuing upwards within the cones and falling on the Bpherical jets, to produce a sparkling effect. When the whole of the fountains are in full play, a largequantity of water will necessarily be used, but the waste can be utilized for flushing drains. The four lamps will be placed at the corners of the iron railings. The materials proposed to be employed are, for the basins and lower part of tbe tower, local tooled lime- stone for the columns red polished Peterhead granite and for the rest of the structure hard York stone with tooled faces. Eight stituary subjects will be placed around the tower, suggestions for which are invited by the architect. These will be in Portland stone, terra- cotta, or bronzed iroa, as the fuuds will permit. Mr Nelson will be pleased to show the plans to any person interested in the cheme, anrl funds, which are to be raised by public subscription, may be paid to Mr Tkomaa Williams, chemist, of Mostyn-street. It was understood that the arrangements for fixing the fount- ain were left in the hands of Mr Thomas Williams. THE LLANDUDNO CLOTHING CLUB.—The following circular ha. recently beeuv issued in connection with the above society The Rector and Mrs. Morgan having attempted to dismiss Mrs. Taylor and Mrs. Wyatt from the treasurer- ship and management of this club, they feel it their duty to the subscribers to the fund, and the members they have induced to put their money in the club, to give notice that they are not responsible for the bonuses of those who pay their money to the rector, but they will attend at Plas Gogarth every Monday at three p.iu., to receive the money of those who elect to pay to them." The announcement thus publicly put forth by Mrs, Taylor and Mrs. Wyatt, two ladies well-known for their charitable exertions, has caused no little comment among both Church and Dissenting circles in Llandudno during the past week. Therc appear to be on this, as on most matters, two distinctly opposite opinions, but from what we hear the dispute in question results from another exercise of the unbending authority of the pres- ent rector. The subscriptions for the Clothing Club were ostensibly collected, and were avowedly given with the understanding that the benefits of the club were to be wholly unsectarian that the Club was to be a Cle'hing Club pure and Birnple, and not a Church or a Dissenting Club. The rector received subscriptions to a considerable sum, and it is surmised, his committee were workers of the same views as himself. It is alleged that he has sought to introduce into the distribution of the money a sectarian spirit, totally alien from the intentions with which the subscriptions were given. This view, of course, repre- sents but one side of the question, but it is the recior's own fault if the spirit he has shown in former matters renders it somewhat probable that it is the right view. The efficacy of charity in all things is an old doctrine, and it is a pity there is so much difference between preaching and practice. RE BENJAMIN WINTER. On Thursday week Mr Felton old by auction, pur- suant to an order of the Court of Bankruptcy, the office furniture and some other effects belonging to Mr Ben- jamin Winter, contractor. The lots realised good prizes, and were probably bought, in many instances, as souvenirs of Mr Winter. THE "BEST SITR IN THE TOWN." Among the rotices of motion on the agenda paper ot the Commissioners' meeting on Monday, was one by Mr Thomas Williams to rescind the resolution passed at a previous meeting of the board, fixing the site of the drinking fountain presented by Mr Clegram, upon the open space of ground between North and South Parades. It seems generally to be confessed that in choosing this site, against the recommendation of their committee, the board fell into error and without dis- paraging in any way Mr Clegram's gift, there is no harm u saying that it would appear insignificant upon such a site. It would be a thousand pities if the Commiss- ioners did not make the most out of what everyone calls the best Bite in the town," and we did not doubt that Mr Williams' proposal to erect a handsome column worthy of the place aud of the really advantageous site would be adopted on Monday. With ready liberality Lady Augusta Mostyn has intimated her desire to subscribe to such a project, and there ought to be no difficulty in getting together such a sum of money as to raise a monument that would be at once delightful to the eye and typical of the energy and progress of Ltaududuo. THE BAND. It will assuredly be welcome news to the inhabitants of Llandudno to hear that the excellent band of Mr Hatton, of Cheltenham, engaged in former years, is again this following seaSOD to be with \1S. Tbe hand has hitherto given such general satisfaction in the quality of the music it purveys for visitors as to give rise to tho hope that its services may be secured for many years to come. But the residents in Llandudno must be well aware that such a band as this cannot be obtained with. out some small sacrifice at the expense of their pockets. No one ever disputed the fact that a fashionable water- ing-place cannot exist without good open-air music and it is much to be regretted that the people of Llandudno have been so shy of subscribing their scites to such au object. Some few years ago, at a public meeting of the inhabitants, a band committee was formed; with what result ? Why, that the committee are in debt to trades- men of the place some C70 or £80, with apparently no means of liquidating the liability. This year, however, Mr Hatton brings his band 00 his own responsibility The Happy Valley will be fenced in, and a nominal charge to cover the rent of it made, while the baud is playing there. But we cannot disguise our opinion that these charges, however small they will be, will act as a petty vexation to the visitor, who, when he runs down to his watering-place, likes to Come aud go at his own sweet will. It is different with public promenades. People walk upon these as wlIch to see and be ileen as to listen to music, and no lady obj, c" to the payment of a few pence to display h-T new dress, any more than would a;:y geutlemau for the opportunity of being a spectator. THE LLANDUDNO IMPROVEMENT BILL. Though the opposition of the Water and Gas Com- pany has been averted, we believe that the course of our Bill, which will come before the House of Lords this week will be opposed by thos. wh 0 have always professed the greatest friendship for and interest iu the town. It is the Trustees of the Mostyn Estate who take this particular way of shewing their friend- ship. We have been favoured with a copy of their petition against the Bill. Their principal objections appear to be that the limits of the intended Act would be prejudicial to the Mostyn Estate, and that the commbsioners would have power to take compulsorily a large and valuable portion of the Mostyn listate, to which the trustees strongly object. The petitioners also say that they are the owners in fee of the Llandudno Promenade, and they object to the proposal to take it over and for it to be main- tained as an ordinary public highway, within the limits of the intended Act, subject to such regulations as the commbsioners may prescribe by bye-laws. They a'so object to the proposal that the beach and foreshore, within the limits of the intended Act, shall be a public highway, subject to the control of the Commissioners, as it would restrict and interfere with valuable rights belonging to the petitioners. The truetees also ubject to the proposal that the Commissioners shall be freed from all duties, obligations, and liabilities in respect of the old roads, and they allege that, the estate are the owners iu fee of fila whole, both of the new roads and "f the o:d rInds. The tTllRtees alsu "oml,lin that by tbe pur- chase by the f'oIllDJi-8ioners of the Gas aDd Water Works, their estate may he heavily rated to its great injury, and depreciation in value. The petitioners con- clude by praying that the Bill may not be allowed to pa-B into law as it now stauds, and that they may be heard by themselves, their counsel, agents and wit- nesses, before the committee of the House. Tbe petition is signed by Liidy Augusta Mostyn, Mr Reginald Job,, Cust, of Lincoln's Inn, and the Hon. Ralph Peiham Nevill, of Birling Manor, Kent. We cannot help expressing our great sur- prise that the Moatyn Trustees should have taken this course. W" understood that years ago the Promen- ade had been dedicated to the Commis-ionera in such a way that there would be no difficulty in its being controlled when necessary by the local authorities. They were somewhat rudely undeceived a short time ago. The trustees have tried by private arrangement to clog the Bill with conditions which would be con- sidered detrimental, and failing in this they will now try their dernier resort. In this we do not think they will be successful. Though their actions may, like the way to Hades, be paved with the best intentions, they will be judged by a very searching light, the light of public opinion, which will not fail to be expressed when the time comes.

LLANFAIRFECHAN. A NOVEL DEMONSTRATION.—At the last Carnarvon- shire assizes, Mr Albert Harrison, proprietor of the Queen's aud Llanfairfechan Hotel, Llanfairfechan, Will charged with perjury, but the prosecution offered no evidence, and he was at once acquitted amid suppressed applause. The case preceding bad occapied the court up to a late hour, and Mr and Mrø Harrison and party had to drive home from Bangor. When they arrived at Aber, the inhabitants received them very cardially and cheered they were similarly receivsd everywhere on the road from Aber to Llanfairfechac, aud Major Piatt's 1,)dges at Gorddiaog and Bryuyneuadd were Ii. up. Then on their arrival at Llanfairfechan, they were met by a committee, headed by the Llanfairfechan Brass Band. The whole place seemed to have turned out; the cheering was lusty and incessant; in fact, it was a general demonstration, the band contiuuing meanwhile to play. The committee had beforehand illuminated the two hotels all through. The people next carried Mr and Mrs Harrison in triumph from their carriage to their howe, where Mr Harrison was preeented with £ 40 towards the expenses of the de- fence. This amount had been subscribed in sums vary- iug from 3d to £2. The demonstration was quite spontaneous, and was exceedingly gratifying to Mr Har- rison as an expression of sympathy from those among whom he has lived for the past nine years.

LLANITWST. LITERARY MEETING.—On Thursday evening, the 23rd ult., a literary meeting was held in the schoolroom, Maeuan, near Llanrwst, under the patronage of Miss Evans, Maenau House. In the absence of the Rev. G. Jones, through illness, the chair was occupied by Mr R. nughes (Ulan Collen), agent of the Plasmadoc estate, who was supported on the platform by Mise Evans and several other friends. The chairmau in the course of a few remarks, said with reference to the Welsh lan- guage, that he was sure all would agree with him that it would not die out in this generation, and after that he was willing to leave it to God to let it live or die as He thought best. If it is to die, then it would be used by the learned men as a valuable toy, which remark brought to mind one of Washington lrving's sketches, in which he relates a visit to the library at Westminster Abbey. He took off a shelf a volume covered with dust, whichibegan to grumble at once that it had been allowed to stay on that shelf for hundreds of years and not handled till Washington Irving came upon it to disturb its peace. So it will be, perchance, with the Welsh language, if it will be put on the shelf for the learned to handle. In the course of the evening a choir from Llanrwst under the leadership of Mr John Davies sang several pieces, in good taste. For the best two Welsh stanzas on "Cadair Ivan Goch," R. O. Hugliea (Elfyn), received the prize, and at the request of Miss Evans he promised to translate them into English. For the heet verses to Maenan schoolroom, John Jones, Ty uchaf, was awarded the prize. Miss Roberts, Infant school- mistress, Llanrwst, gave a Welsh song, Chwifio'r C idach Gwyn," very well, only it was rather high, aiki at the request of Miss Blvans, she sang an English song, I'm waiting for t h e(?. During the evening several prizes were awarded to successful competitors in proie and verse, and for reading, handwriting, andaingin?&c. All the prizes were delivered to the succtssful compe- titors by Miss Evans, and we believe she gave about half the prizes herself. It is intended to hold a meeting again in May, when a "Spelling Be." will take place for the first time in this neighbourhood. Miss Evan., has only lately settled in this neighbourhood, on the estate of her brother, Mr Joseph Evans, Plas Madoc, and this, her first public appearance, was cordially wel. comed, the schoolroom being crowded. At the close a vote of thanks was passed to Miss Evans, on the motion of Mr Owens, schoolmaster, and to Air Joseph Evans, on the motion of Mr Evans, Pen y groesffirdd; also to the chairman, singers, &c.

NANTGLYN. SCHOOL BOARI ELECTION.—The Education Depart- ment having ordered an election of a school board for the extra municipal portion of Llanrhaiadr-yh-Kin- I merch forming the school district of Nautglyn, two members were elected yesterday. The following were nOUliuated-Rev. Jacob Jones, Accarlas, Calvinistio Methodist minister; Owen Jones, Voel, ftrmer John Evans, Bodynllan, farmer; Rev. Lewis Williams, Tany- waeu Priory, clerk in holy orders and Mr Ellis Roberts, Segrwyd, farraer. Mr Roberts and Mr John Evaus re- ticed, and the contest (the result of which we shall an- nounce next week) lay between the remaining three.

FORTMADOC. OBITUARY.—Much sympathy is felt in the town with Mr and Mri Sims, of Plas Penrhyn, in the soverc be- reavement they have sustained by the death of their daughter Clara Felicia, aged four years and six mouths, which took phce on Monday week. The funeral of Miss Ecolea took place ou Tuesday last at Penmorfa Church. The deceased bas beea mistress of tbe Infant department of the N atiu, al mixed school, and sewing (ahtrc-a of the girls ?iuce 1858. All the euboo: ubiMreu joined in the funeral procession from Portuiadoc, headed by the .W,, and mi.treas, ..d teacher; of the scbool., and very general r@gret is ."pressed in the town at the death of thi. old and respected inhabitant. LECTURE.—A Welsh lecture was delivered in S.\)em chapel on Monday evening last, by the ltev. David j ?,,b,rt?, C.,igr,g?ti,,u.1 of W rexh.m, "n the Life of Dr. Artour Jones, late Independent ?i.i.ter at Bangor." The chair was taken by the Hev. 1 nomas Jones, of Eisteddfa, and there was- a fair attendance present. PO :TXADOC P05T OF!'[c.-Great disiiti.faction pre- vailo throughout the town at the many inconveniences which occur in connection with the poat-offioe. Instances are mentioned io which telegraph meseages have been de. layed at thia office an hour and more before being for. warded to their destination. The cause of this we un- derstaad to be the fact of. only one messenger being kept at the office. There may not be a sufficient num- ber of telegrams received to employ constantly two mes- sengers, and an arrangement might easily be made by which two or three supernumaries would be available for the delivery of messages in cases of emergency. Probably some auch system as this would Boon be adopted if the necessity for it were laid before the Post. master-General. It is also felt to be a great inconveni- ence that the post-office is situated at the extreme end of the town. Obviously its position should be as central as possible, and if the public were to unite in bringing about a change in this direction they would at the same time effect an extremely desirable improve- ment in another respect. In most towns there is an arrangement by which a perron is enabled by the pay- ment of an extra penny to post a letter fifteen or twenty minutes after the box alnus. No such convenience as this exists in Portmadoc, though why it should not. we are at a Ion to understand, seeing that the letters are not despatched from the railway station until thirty- five minutes after the box closes. The distance from one place to the other can be comfortably walked in lesa than ten minutes, and while the introduction of this improvement,would be a great boon to tho p,iblic, there is no room to believe that the number of lute let- ters would be large enough to delay the bags in reaohing the railway station in time, provided proper activity was displayed ia their preparation. Just complaint is also made that persoas who are residing within five minutes' walk of houses at which the postman calls, and within ten minutes of the post-office iwelf, are yet reduced to one of two alternatives, either to fetch their tetters from the office or go withoat them. It is difficult to con- r ceive any excuse for such a state of things as this, or that it would long remain if brought before the proper autherities. If the public would unite in brinding these evils before the Postmaster-General theie is Utile d >ubt that the p08bl ervi(?e of Portmadoc would be placed upon aD equal footing with that of olher places. The town his developed very rapidly during the past few years, but it is certain that tile post >1 accommoda- tion has not improved proportionately with it. THE 'rURKFSTAN.- ??U auction sale of a large quantity of the damaged cargo of the Turkestan took place oa the beach, near the vessel, on the 14th ult.. We re- ported at length a few week ago the stranding of this fine ship near Harlech, and since that time the unload- ing of the cargo has been carried on with as much despatch as the rouih weather and tides would allow, the uninjured portions being forwarded by tiaiu to Liverpool, and the remainder left 011 the beach for ale. As the unshipment has progre-sed, the vè8sel ha. been gradually driven further inshore, until at low tide, she is uow left far up the beach, and the carts engsfted in conveying her cargo to Harlech station are euablea to go to the seaward side for loading. Her position is also changed considerably, the wind and tide having carried her much nearer to Harlech, and swung her broadside round to the seashore. Being also listed over to sea- ward at a considerable angle, her position appears very precarious, and at high tides the waves, during the tempestuous weather which has continued almost with- or it intermission since she struok, wash high above her deck. She is half full of greasy vwiter, in which large barrels of tallow were floating about on the day of sale, and it is feared that the aide upon which all her weight is now thrown is yielding under the immense strain. Powerful pumping machinery has been placed on board, including one af Wynne's centrifugal pumps, capable of ejecting about twenty tons of water per minute, and when the 500 tons of cargo, which still remained in her en Tuesday, is unshipped, there will not be much difficulty in pumping her out if any attempt is made to gt her off, about which, however, there seems great u8certaiDty, the captain himselt apparently knowing nothing. The total weight of cargo is said to have beeu about 2,660 tone, aod although a large proportion of this has been forwarded to Liverpool, the great quantity remaining on the beach occasioned the utmost surprise at the enormous stowage capacity of the vessel. Bales of cotton, oilcake, saturated wheat, barrels of flour aud sacks of oatmeal lay spread over the beach in large quantities, and the large numbcr uf people who assembled oil Tuesday to witnesi or take part io the sale gave the beach an appearance which could only be likeued to a well-attended fair. The auction was entrusted to Mr David Jones, auctioneer, Tremadoc, but in his absence, through pressure of business, the sale was conducted by Mr R. S. Williams, auctioneer and estate agent, Pwllheli, by whom the goods were sld in a very short time and went at advanced prices, the oatmeal varying from lis to 12s per bag, each weighing from SO lbs. to 90 lbs. The goods sold conaistel of oatmeal, oilcake, wheat, and aloverseeds. FOURTH CARNARVON RIFLE VOLUNTEERS.—The Com- pany assembled for drill last Saturday evening at head quarters, and marched to the Tne'h, under the com- mand of Captain G. Percival Spoouer. After being put through the various military evolutions by Sergeant Instructor Ncaley, in the presence of tile Captain and Adjutant, the prizes won in last year's rifle contest wero distributed by Captain Spooner. Tha following is a list of the prizes and successful competitors:—r-.ttalion prizes-2nd, Private Robert Williams, A: 1; 3rd, Private Owen Paul, £ 2; 4th, Sergeant T. B. Humphrey, £ 1 1 Stb, Sergeaut F. H. Stronger, 10s; 11th, Corporal, Daniel Morris, 5s. Markmen's prizes-lat, Private Walter Botteiill, £ 3 2nd, Private David Evans, £ 2; I 3rd, Private George Jones, £1. 1st cIa.. prizes—1st, iieuten >nt-Corporal Thomas Huglieo, £3 2nd, Private Iltowland Jones, £2 3rd, Private Job. Jones, £1. 2nd class—1st, Curporal John Jones, los 2nd. P,ivato R. Humphrey, 5s. The Volley prize, competed for by tho whole battalion, and won by the Portmadoc Compan)-, was £2 10s, which was distributed equally to the ten men who tired. On receipt of their respective prizes the winDeu were congratulated by their comrades, and after the distribution, Captain Spooner briefly compii-: mented the company upon their efficiency in drill, as shown iu the two previous inspections, when the drill of the compaDy was pronounced the best in the battaliou. The fact of five battalion prizes also being taken by this company indicated a fair Biandard of skill in the use of the rifle. The captain hoped the members would not relax their efforts during the present year to increase their efficiency, and that there would also be a good j attendance on parade, While the foregoing rem ks indicate a very prosperous o.d?ti, of the comFcuy, we cannot but regret that there is not a more general interest shown in the volunteer force of this town. It is impossible to estimate the service te volunteers have been to their country by their existence alone, and there could not be a happier condition of service tba.u this, but it would appear that in the absence of active field duty the public are losing sight of the importance of the vulllnteers as a national institution. We hope that the next prize distribution to the Portmadoc Company will take place in the Town Hall, instead of on the ble.ik Traetb, and that it will then be observed with the ceremony aud patronage appropriate to sach occasions.

ST. ASAPH. LAND AND BUILDING COMPANY.—We hear that this long-talked of company has now got into working order, and negotiations are in progress for purchasing land on the Denbigh Road, for the purpose of erecting villas of about £ 25 or £ 30 a year rental. The, are houses for which there is a great demand in the neighbourhood, and doubtless they would be quickly taken up. THE JACKSON MEMORIAL FLTND.-The subscriptions to this fund have now reached upwards of £ 1,400, of which £100 has been p,id over to Mrø Jackson, who contemplates remaining in St. Asaph. A sum of £1000 has been invested in Mrs Jackson's name, and as soon as all the subscriptions are pud in, a committee meeting will be called to arrange for the investment of the balance. A sum not exceeding X20 is to be spent upon a tombstone in St. Asaph Cathedral graveyard. It is expected that the total of the subscriptions will be fully £ 1500.