The North Wales Express

BANGOR. APPOINTMENT OF POLICE INSPECTOR.—We have much pleasure in announcing that Mr John Jones, late police sergeant at Carnarvon, haa been ap- pointed inspector of police for this district, and will | Ihenceforth reside at the Bangor police station. INDUCTION" SERVICES. -Special service! were held -on Tuesday at Salem Welsh Cor..yegationnl Chapel, .Hirael as an induction to the charge of the chapel of the Rev David Williams, minister of Beulah, IPenrhosgnrnedd. Salem chapel was erected in 3.876, at a cost of £ 600, and has hitherto been under the pastorate of the Rev D. S. Davies. There is a debt of about £ 200 still upon th e build- ing; but it was stated, that upwards of £80 had been promised since the beginning of the year towards its liquidation. The ministers assisting at Wednesday services included the Revs E. H. Evans, Carnarvon; D. S. Davies, Bangor; Owen Jones, Ebenezer: R. Rowlands, R. S. Williams. Bethesda; R. W. Griffith, Portdinorwic; W. Griffith, Glasinfryn and J. A. Roberts, B.D., Carnarvon. PETTY SESSIONS, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5.— Before the Rev D. Evans. Drunk and Begging.—Ellen Jones, a native of Amlwch, was brought up in custody chaiged with being drunk and begging at Betheeda on the pre- vious day. P S Henry Jones proved the charge. She admitted the offence, and as she had no money to pay a fine, she was sent to prison for 7 days. IJrunk and Riotous.—Jane Plews was charged by P C John Thomas with being drunk and quarrel- z, ling with another woman and making use of very abusive language in Mill-street, Bethesda, on Monday last. She was seen on two occasions. On one occasion she promised to go home, but was soon afterwards seen in the same state, and then refused to do so, when the constable was obliged to take her to the lock-up. The prisoner, who said she was a native of Carnarvon, pleaded guilty, and was sent to 7 days' imprisonment. IJrunk and Obstructive Female.—Mary Ann Lloyd, wife of a pedlar, was charged with being drunk and obstructive in High-street, Bangor, on Monday night last. The charge was proved by P C Thomas Jones. It was ordered that she should be im- prisoned for 7 days.

BETHESDA. INQUESTS.—Mr J. H. Roberts, district coroner for Carnarvonshire, on Tuesday, held an inquest at Bethesda, touching the death of Daniel Hughes, quarryman, Dob, Tregarth, whose body was found in the Ogwen river on Sunday morning. Deceased left the Tynyclwt Inn about eight o'clock the pre- vious Saturday night, slightly in drink. He ap- parently missed his way when by the river side and fell into a deep pool about 500 yards from Tyny- clwt. A verdict of "Accidently drowned was returned.—An inquest was also held upon the body of Mary Roberts, aged 68, living in Mill-street. She was a native of Dolgelley, and for some years liad no fixed abode. Being infirm and in ill health, -arrangements had been made to take her to the "werkhouse, and on Monday afternoon she was re- moved from her bedroom to a room on the ground iloor. Whilst waiting the return of the relieving -officer, who had gone to order a carriage, she died in her chair. A verdict of Death from natural -causes" was the result of the inquiry.

CORWEN. THE DENBIGH, RUTIIIN, AND CORWEN RAILWAY. -It is said that the London and North Western Company have bought this line. If that is true which we hope will prove to be so, we trust that many alterations will be effected, as complaints have been made from time to time to the present state of affairs. Certainlvthey would find it to be to their advantage were they to reduce the fair for short distances, as many people now prefer walk- ing, which they find healthier and cheaper.

DOLGELLEY. FEMALE EDUCATION.—The school for girls founded under an endowment of Dr Williams was opened at Dolgelley on Tuesday. The buildings, which are very commodious, occupy a site on the Bar- mouth road, about a quarter of a mile from Dol- gelley, and have been built from designs supplied by Mr Stanhope Bull. The school is under the management of a committee of governors, of whom Mr Holland, M.P., is the chairman, and associated with him are Mrs Beale, Mrs Griffith, Mrs Jones (Penmaan), Mrs Roberts (Frondirion), and other ladies Miss Emily Armstrong is the head- mistress aud the applicants for admission at the last meeting of governors numbered 84, 22 being borders. Carnarvon had the first offer of the school from the Charity Commissioners, but their proposals not being met the offer was made to Dolgelley, and the scheme, thauks tothc liberality of Mr Holland, M.P., Mr Henry Robertson, M.P., and other local gentry, has been carried to a suc- cessful issue.

DENBIGH. DIPHTHERIA.- We are sorry to be in a position to say that this epidemic has. during the past week, been very prevalent in this town. THE OLD STAMP OFFICE is now being rapidlv converted into business premises for Messrs Littler and Williams, grocers, Rhyl. SUCCESS IN THE LAW.—It gives us great satis- faction to aviounce that Mr Robert Foulkes Gee, youngest s of the mayor of Denbigh, has suc- cessfully passed his final examination in the law. THE DENBIGH SAVINGS BANK.—The conductors of this well-known institution have decided upon closing it. This bank has, in its time, been of immense service to hundreds of people in Denbigh- shire. THE LONDON & NORTH WESTERN RAILWAY OOMPANY it is announced, ha- t purchased the Den- bigh, Ruthin, and Corwen Railway. A thrill of satisfaction prevailed throughout Denbigh when "this was made known. NORTH WALES COUNTIES LUNATIC ASYLUM.— The work of enlarging the premises, as decided -upon at the last annual meeting, will, if we have -not been misinformed, be taken in hand within the next few months, and a sum of about seven thou- sand pounds will be expected. THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE DENBIGHSHIRE INFIRMARY was held in the Board Room, in the Institution at Denbigh, on Thursday week, this being the seventieth annual meeting. Captain Mesham, of Pontruffydd, the president for tie- year, presHed. The annual report was read by the Rev Edward Smart, rector of Denbigh. THE NEW lxx, IIENLLAN, has been disposed of under Mr Armor's potent hammer, to its present tenant, Mi Thomas Jones, for the sum of £ 745. The property belonged to Mr David Roberta, and is situated in one of the principal streets in the village. Mr R. Humphreys Roberts, of Denbigh, acted as solicitor on behalf of the owner. DENBIGHSHIRE INFIRMARY. —For the fortnight ending Feb. 2nd, 1878. Inpatients: Admitted 13; discharged, G; cured, 3; made out-patients, 3 remain in the house, 25. Out-patients Ad- mitted, 39; discharged, 27: cured, 17; relieved, 5 made in-patients, 5. Admitted since Januarv 1st, 1878, 89. Casualties, 9. R. Moreten Prit- chard, M.D., House Surgeon. DINNER AND PRESENTATION.—Last week, a com- plimentary dinner was given to Mr Read, of Ty- Tiewydd, and a handsome testimonial was pre- sented him at the Bull Hotel, under the presidency of Mr T. J. Williams, ex-mayor of Denbigh Mr ZEdward Angel, Hall-square, being in the vice- chair. The compliment was paid the worthy gentleman on the occasion of his removal from the "neighbourhood to take charge of the Dyffryn Aled ZEstatee. THE VOLUNTEERS AND HUSSARS OFFICERS' BALLS. The third Denbigh Rifle Volunteers and Denbigh Troop of Hussars—came off this year on Thursday might week, at the County Hall, in Denbigh. The non-comnr'ssioned officers' ball a'so was held the following (Friday) night. Bo h passed well as usual, under the superintendence of Sergeant Masters, serg< -ant-instructor of the Yolnnteercorps, and Mr Thomas Dew, Oastle-h'll, hull-kecj-.r.

FLINT. i TowN COUNCIL MEETING.—The quarterly meet- 1 ing of the ccundl was held oil Monday, Mr Dyson, ] deputy mayor, in the chair. A fine was imposed 1 on the few absent members. Several recommenda- tions of the School Attendance Committee were brought before the mceteng, the principal of which was the appointment of a school attendance officer, at a salary of £ 20 a year that a fee of 2d be paid tp the police for each notice served by them and that the registrar of births, deaths, and marriages be requested to supply the council with a weekly return of births and deaths as required. The meeting confirmed the resolutions unanimously. A discussion arose on communications which had taken place between the Local Government Board and the council, regarding the establishment of a small hospital for infectious diseases in the borough; and ultimately it was moved by Dr Jones, seconded by Councillor Jones, and carried, That the Council, having thoroughly considered the matter, did not consider that such a buildiug was required, and they did not feel justified in incurring the expense necessary to build and maintain such an institution." The sanitary inspector wasj reappointed for another twelve months, from the 25th March next. A vote of condolence was passed to Alexander J. K. Hunt- ley, on the occasion of the death of his wife. The transaction of several routine matters terminated the business. SERIOUS ASSAULT ON AN INN KEEPER.—At the magistrates' court on Wednesday, before Messrs John Heurv, and P. A Mawdsley, John Bulger, Elizabeth Bulger, and Martin Bulger-husband, wife, and son-were charged with assaulting Mr W. Cornforth, grocer and innkeeper. It appeared that Mr Cornforth had obtained judgment in the County Court for a small sum against John Bulger, and had issued execution, which the bailiff had difficulty in bringing, the man in possession" having a few weeks ago been assaulted and pushed out of the house, for which act the two male prisoners had been reprimanded by the judge at the last court. Several attempts to obtain posses- sion having failed, a registered letter was posted to the prisoners' address, and Mr Cornforth, accom- panied by the bailiffs, laid in wait for its delivery on Tuesday. On the female prisoner opening the door to receive the letter, the prosecutor, armed with the warrant, slipped in. He was at once seized and struck by her, and in response to her calls for "John" and "Martin," her husband hurried down stairs with a stick or a poker-it was not very clear which. When half way down the stairs, he leaned over the bannisters, and dealt the prosecutor a severe blow with it on the face, cutting his lip. He followed this up with another on the back of the head, felling the prosecutor to the ground. Before the bailiffs could arrive, the three prisoners struck and kicked him, and then dragged him inte the street. The prosecutor's statement was partly corroborated by S. Parry, the letter- carrier. In defence, a rambling statement was made by the prisoners, which amounted to little more than a whine at loss of their household goods (which ad been taken in execution), and a denial of John Bulger's tenancy of the house. John, in- deed, admitted the assault, but Martin denied any share in it. The Chairman (Mr Henry) cha- racterised the assault as a most brutal one, which was aggravated by its perpetration on a person who was only enforcing his legal rights. As the prisoner Martin did not appear to have taken a very active part in the assault, he would be dis- charged, but John Bulger would be imprisoned for two calendar months, and Elizabeth Bulger for fourteen days, both with hard labour. PETTY SESSIONS --Before Messrs J. Henry (chairman). P. A.Mawdsley, and J. Muspratt. Drunk and Disorderly. -Bridget Allen, of Princes- street, was charged by P.C. 6 (Ryan) with the above offence.The defendant admitted that she was a little disorderly but it was through some family differences.She was fined Is and costs or seven days' imprisonment. -Martin Henry was charged by the same officer with trie above offence; he admitted the offence.This being the first ap- pearance in court he was fined Is and costs.—— Mary Oldfield, Sophia Hughes, Michael Tansey, and \Vm. Morgan were charged by Sergeant Ward with being drunk and disorderly. --They were each fined Is and costs. Richard Bithell, who did not appear, was fined 5s and costs. Edward James who was remanded from last week was again brought up for trial charged with f-tealing three shovels from Messrs Muspratt Brothers and tluntlev's copper works. Several witnesses identified the shovels as the ones they had been working with, a" eac h man had a private mark on his own shoved--P.O. (6) Ryan. deposed that he found one of the shovels in Mr Davies' brickworks where the defendant had been work- ing.The defendant denied the charge and said he bought them from an Irishman on the Saturday night previous to them being found in his posses- sion. He was committed for trial to the quarter sessions.

HOLYHEAD. UNITED TEMPERANCE ASSOCIATION.—This little society continues to prosper, the secretary's report for the last. quarter shows the following details :— Thirteen meetings had been held during the quarter, some private and others public; 1500 copies of the Holyhead Temperance Reporter had been circulated, the receipts were in excess of the expenditure the number of members on the roll book was eighty-four, of these six .had left the town and eight had violated their pledge, leaving a total of seventy members in good standing. The public meetings have been but thinly attended owing to the. night on which they were held (Saturday) being rather inconvenient for trades- people and others who would otherwise have at- tended. The night of meeting has now been altered from Saturday to Tuesday, which will, no doubt, be sufficient remedy. A library has been started in connection with the society, and promises to be a success. The members of the association have decided to have a grand demonstration and public meeting in the course of a few weeks, a monster te t is to be held and several talented men are to speak «n the occasion, amongst whom will be an English and Welsh speaker from the United Kingdom alliance, and Mr II. Hughes, late minister at this town, who is now at Mold, and considering the popularity of Mr Hughes in this town, our temperance friends will have occasion to be thankful and take courage. We wish them success.

HOLYWELL. EVANGELISTIC.—-During the present week, special revival services have been held" at Alpha chapel, Greenfield, conducted by Mr C. Drinkwater, evan- gelist, Saltney, which were well attended. TRADE.—Great depression prevails in the large copper works in the district, the men being unable to work but three days in each week, for lack of orders. It is stated to be worse than has been felt for many years. We trust that as the war is now terminated, the cloud will be removed, and things restored to their proper state and routine.

HOLYWELL SCHOOL BOARD. The monthly meeting of this board was held on Wednesday last, being the first time since the alteration of dav of meeting. There were present: Mr R. Gratton (chairman), Mr Jno. Brittain (vice-chairman), Rev. R. O. Williams, Mr James Hughes, Mr Charles Evans, and Mi- Thomas Hughes. Clerk, Mr E. M. Evans. The minutes of the previous meeting having been rati- fied, the clerk produced the monthly reports. The first report submitted to the board was that of Mr and Mrs Nichols, master and mistress of the IMkyn-street Board Schools, which shewed the average weekly attendance for the Dast month to be first week, 220; second, 209 third, 205 and fourth. 2 8 the total average for the month being 213. There had been admitted during the month 23, left 6 leaving the present number on the books: girls, 200; boys, 168: total, 368. An ap- plication was also made in the report for a supplv of slntes for these schools.—After the reading of the report, Mr Thomas Hughes dilated at length upon reforms required in the aforesaid school, I ton.chmjr ipnn all points contained (and, indeed, more to boot) in the report, and indulging in a long list of suggestions which, in an auctioneers' phrase, are too numerous to mention." Among other things, Mr Hughes suggested, referring to the application for a supply of slates, that it would be better, if the slates were not absolutely wanted at present, to procure all necessaries for the schools under the board in the course of a few months, by contract. The suggestion, however, was lost upon the board, and the application was granted. Mr Thomas Hughes then complained that the resolu- tion passed at the last board with regard to reli- gious instruction had not been carried out. The resolution provided that the Bible should be read without note or comment up to ten o'clock each morning, after which secular instruction was to be proceeded with. This, he was sorry to find, had not been carried out, and he strongly protested against the servants of the board defying its au- I cl, thority, and disobeying its instruction?. The clerk said that matter was easily explained. The board had no power to enforce the resolutions referred to, until it had been approved of by the Education De- partment through one of their Inspectors. Conse- quently, although a copy of the resolutions had been sent to the master and mi.-tress under the board, it had not been enforced, and was unaccompanied by any instructions."—Mr Thomas Hughes insisted that the Inspector had no right to interfere in the matter.—The Rev. R. O. Williams accepted the Clerk's explanation as satisfactory.—Mr Thomas Hughes said he for one would stand firmly against the defiance of the board's authority by its ser- vants. It put the board in the position of servants, and their servants in the position of masters.—The Vice-chairman strongly deprecated the imposta- tion in the discussion of the spirit evinced by the previous speaker, and characterised his imputations as groundless.—The Rev. R. O. Williams did not believe the master of the board schools wilfully grudged the fulfilment of his obligations to the board as their servant.—The discussion was con- tinued in this fashion for some time, when if was brought to a close by the Vice-chairman, (who was the mover of the resolution at the previous meet- ing), emphatically stating that the resolution must be carried out pure and simple as it had been passed, or it would have to be withdrawn by a motion to that effect. He could not permit it to be tampered by any instructions whatever.— Reports were also received and read from Mrs Parry, infant school mistress Mr T. M. Jones, attendanee officer and Mr J. Hill, architect. The two former contained nothing of note, but on the latter there was some little discussion. It con- tained an apology for not being ab'e. to attend the meeting of the board owing to prior engagements, which had been made while he was in ignorance of the alteration of the day of meeting. He also reported that he had made a c ireful survey of the Bagillt schools now in course of erection, and found everything satisfactory, and had given a certificate for the payment of JE650 to the con- tractors. He also applied for the sum of six guineas, being the fee of Mr J. J. Williams, C.E., for work done.—In reference to the last application the Clerk announced that the money had been paid the architect some months ago (laughter).—The members generally felt that they were not fairly dealt with by the architect, absenting himself from two successive meetings.—With reference to the certificate granted by the architect to the con- tractors, Mr Thomas Hughes said that he had visited the schools, and, from what knowledge he had of building, he believed that £650 was too large a sum for the work done since the last cheque was granted. He proposed that the sum of t500 only be paid.—As a matter of course, this motion was lost, the board having tried ta explain to Mr Hughes that they were powerless in the matter after the granting of the certificate by the archi- tect.—Complaints having been made that the board were not in possession of plans of the works at Bagillt schools, the clerk was directed to write to the architect for copies of them. The Boundary Wall.-The contract by Messrs Thomas Hughes and Son, builders, for the erection of a boundary wall at the Bagillt schools, for the sum of £394, was presented to the board for final approval.—Mr Thomas Hughes objected to the contract altogether. He said when the matter came before the late board in November last, it was left for the consideration of the new board. The contract has not been signed, and he therefore moved that it be not entertained at present, but that it be considered at the next meeting. He condemned the whole transactions in connexion with this affair as unbusinesslike and unfair.—The clerk reminded the board that the tender had been formally accepted previously by the old board, and was therefore binding. No alteration could be made in the contract, except with the permission of the contractors. The contractors had been asked by the board, whether, if the board thought it more advisable to have a wooden fence than a boundary wall, they (the contractors) would con- sent to it, and out of courtesy to the board, they assented. But that was merely a verbal arrange- ment.—Mr Thomas Hughes asked if that was the case, then why was the present tender, dated Feb. 2nd, presented to the board ? He contended that it was in consequence of the proceedings which he had taken in reference to the matter.— The clerk again explained that the board was powerless to alter or rescind the contract with the contractors.—Mr Thomas Hughes: Read the minutes.—The clerk complied by reading a minute to the effect that it was proposed, seconded, and carried, that the tender of Messrs Hughes & Son be accepted, but this minute did not suit the pur- poses of Mr Thomas Hughes, he again referred to the decision of the old board to adjourn the matter for -the consideration of the board, and again he condemned the whole affair as regarded the con- tractors, as totally unbusinesslike, declaring that the absence of the architect from their meeting made it apparent that there was some collusion in the affair.-The clerk having said that he was advised by their solicitor that the contract was binding on the board, and Mr Thomas Hughes having declared that he was not totally ignorant in law matters," that he "did not want to talk for talk's sake," but that lie wanted straight- forward dealings," the vice-chairman, in order to stop a needless waste of time, proposed, Mr James Hughes seconded, and it was carried, that the seal of the board be affixed to the contract. The Question of Gas for the Bagillt Schools.-)Ir Thos. Hughes asked whether it would not be better, if the board intended having gas at the above schools, to lay the main pipes down at pre- sent. He argued that it was desirable that they should have gas, as he took it for granted that public meetings, &c., would be held in the schools, and in that case it would be very awkward without gas.—The Vice-chairman: Let us proceed with business, Mr Chairman.—Mr Thos. Hughes I protest, Mr Chairman, against these interruptions. We have come together to discuss matters, and not to be interrupted in this manner.—It was explained that the late board had thought it unadvisable to have gas in the schools, and the matter was al- lowed to drop' A Commendable Act.-An application from the 4th F.R.V. was made to the board for the use of the board schools every alternate Saturday evening for two months, for drilling practices.—Mr Thos. Hughes, taking into consideration the valuable services and time which the volunteers render their country, proposed that the room be granted them free of charge.—This was seconded by Mr James Hughes, and carried. Miscellaneous.—Several applications for the use of the schools were granted on the usual terms, and it was agreed that the clerk should have the power in future to deal with these applications, without consulting the board, on the usual terms. -There were three tenders for the purchase of the surplus land on the Bagillt school site, and that of Messrs Walker, Parker. and Co. ( £ 100) was ac- cepted.-Onlv one tender was received for the purchase of the surplus land oil the site of the in- fant board schools, Holvwell, and the matter was allowed to stand over, the Chairman being autho- rised in the meantime to negotiate for the sale of the timber thereon.—It wis announced that the meeting of school managers, convened for Saturday last, was adjourned to the evening of the 26th inst. —Mr Thos. Hughes presented for the consideration of the board a code of rules for the better conduct of the schools under the board, which he had taken great pains to compile, and suggested that a com- mittee should be apppointed to examine and report upon the same. The board, however, did not seem to take the matter up, and Mr Hughes gave notice that he would bring the matter before the next meeting.—Mr Thomas Hughes' (joiner) tender for repairs at the board schools was accepted.—Several cheques were signed, and the board dispersed, after sitting for two and a half hours.

LLANDUDNO. THE SKATING RISK.-Notwithstanding the de- cadence into which this kind of amusement has fallen, efforts are still made to utilise the IJan- dudno rillk as a place of amusement, anl last Monday a very enjoyable evening was 'pent. 1.,y many of the residents, in dancing and other re- creations, above the Happy Valley. ILLUMINATION OF THE NEW PER-On Monday last the new pier was brilliantly lighted up with g is, throughout its whole length, the kiosques at the end and sides being conspicuous by the number of jets they displayed. A large number of persons -over 500—promenaded in the evening, and the appearance of the illuminations was most effective, as seen from the parade. A HOUSEKEEPER CHARGED WITH THEFT.—At the police court on Wednesday last, before Mr E. Moore, Mrs Butler, who had been engo, d as housekeeper in the residence of Mr Wm. V' ;enis, grocer, Mostyn-street, was brought up charged with stealing a silk dress, two silk jackets, a silver watch, some jewellery, and other articles from Mr. Williams. The tilings having been missed, Sergt. Hughes proceeded to the lodgings of the prisoner, in Alexandra Buildings, where the goods were found, the prisoner at the time wearing the watch. She was remanded till Friday at Conway. THE PROPOSED FLOWER SHOW.—A meeting of of the Horticultural Society was held at the Edgoaston Hotel, all Monday last, when Dr James Nicol, vice-president occupied the chair, and amongst those present were Messrs William Woodward, George Felton, Edmunds, Dewar, Thomas, Bevan, Rev C. F. Jones, Jenkinson, Par- sons, Turner, Davies, Peter Heward, Golightly, John, Rose. Cheesman, G. F. Felton, Read, S. Sykes, and J. M. Young. It was decided that the show should be held on the 8th August next, and list of patrons and a working committee were drawn up. The Mutual and Provincial Banking Company were nominated as the bankers for the society, and Mr T. C. Tomkinson was appointed the printer. A letter from Major Thursby with regard to a fund in the bank belonging to the former society was read, and its consideration was deferred. A vote of thanks w is accorded to Dr Nicol for presiding. THE SCHOOL BOARD.—The monthly meeting of this board was held at the offices of the clerk, Mr Jameson, on Wednesday, the 6th inst., when the following members were present:—Mr Ben.ianrn Woodcock (chairman), Messrs. Roberts and Roger Williams. Mr Jameson, the clerk, was also present. Letters were read from Mr Richard Conway, a member of the board, who entered his protest, as he should not be present at the meeting, firsf against the question of the appointment of manager for the board schools (late British schools) being brought forward again after being decided at the last meeting. Secondly, he protested against the board delegating any of their business to others on the school becoming a board school, and paid for out of the rates; it should be entirely managed by the ratepayers' representatives. A letter was a-lso read from Mr T. W. Griffith, hon. secretary of the Llandudno British school, stating that the payment of the amount of JE68 4s. 10., the valuation for the school furniture, could be allowed to stand over for a short time. The annual returns of attendances from the managers of the British, National, Bod- afon, and Llanrhos schools were submitted and approved of. It was proposed by the Chairman, and seconded by Dr. Roberts, that the clerk com- municate with the various owners of property in Llandudno, as to procuring a site for a new school. It was resolved unanimously, on the proposition of Mr R. Williams, seconded by Dr. Roberts, that a Finance and General Purposes Committee be appointed, of whom two should form a quorum, and that the Chairman, Mr Roger Williams, and Dr. Roberts should constitute that committee. It was reported bv Mr Williams on behalf of the British School Committee, that twelve months was the period referred to by the secretary of the school for the payment of the money, and he would guar- antee that the board would not be called upon to pay the money until that time had elapsed. It was then resolved that the transfer of the schools be completed, and that the chairman be author- ised to execute it on behalf of the board, as soon as the General Purposes Committee report that the same may be done. On the motion of the Chairman, the further consideration of the amount of precept to be issued, was referred to the General Purposes Committee, who should report to the adjourned meeting that day fortnight. It was resolved, 011 the proposition of the Chairman, seconded by Dr. Roberts, that the School Board Chronicle be ord 'red to be supplied for the use of the members of the board, and that the treasurer pay the siths,riptioll of 15s for the same annually. -Thomas Evans. compulsory officer, brought up his report for the month. Since the last meeting, he had served 98 parents with notices to send their children to school. Six parties pleaded poverty as an excuse, and these were residents on the top of the mountain. They were ordered to attend the next meeting and explain. The officer recom- mended that 14 parents be proceeded against at the next petty sessions for neglecting to send their children to school. The report further said that in Llanrhos school there were 13 children from Llan- dudno parish, with onlv one absentee during the last fortnight, and that through illness. In Bodafon school there weie 32 children belonging to Llandudno parish., and during the last month there had only been two absentees. In the British school the average attendance for the fort- night ending January 11th was 214, and for the fortnight ending .laruary 26th, 216'6- In the National school the average for January 11th was 172, while for the fortnight ending February 1st, the average was 169. Bodafon school, average attendance for fortnight ending January 11th. was 56'5 for the fortnight ending Jauuary 25th, it was 57. The report also stated that glancing over the attendances of the past few months, it would be found that now the attendance was much better, as in the British school the officer had visited that day, there was an average of 2 10 children.—It was resolved that this report should be referred to be considered bv the Purposes Committee.— The treasurer hand: in hi" account, showing a balance in hand f 'vour of the board of £ 25.— The meeting was then adjourned till the 11th inst.

THE ANNUAL TRADESMEN'S DINNER. This dinner which is held 1:111111,illy in Llan- dudno is looked forward to by a section of the resi- dents as a welcome break in the monotony of existence at a watering-place in wintei, came off with more than ordinary success on FridaT, the 1st inst at the Tudno Castle Hotel. About sixty guests sat down to an excellent repast, the catering for which docs the utmost credit to the host and hostess of the hotel, Mr and Mrs Crockatt. Mr Geo. Felton occupied the chair, Mr R. S. Chamber- lain being his vis-i-vis, while among the company were: Messrs. Peter Heward, T. Parry, George F. Felton, Turner, Hugh Evans, Thomas Hughes. Parade Hotel; J. R. Jones, Hugh Hughes, Robert Williams, Royal Hotel; Win. Williams, grocer; Arnould, J. W. Rogers, Tarrv (C vm\ Allen, of Conway; J. Ridge, Wm. Evans, grocer; B. R. Daines, Wm. Price, T. W. Griffith, D. Roberts, Wm. Owen, T. Emberton, Owen Hill, G. Brookes. Kilpin, Williams, John Clay, Hugh Jones, Joseph Jones, T. O. Owen, J. Cutts, J. Hughe? (Marl), F. E. Hughes, Jones, Vaughan-street; W. E. Griffith, Peterkin, Owen Evans, .John Littler, John Jones, junr., E. O. Parry, Earnest Parr, J. Evans, Church Walks Frederick Davies, Relf, Laroche, Izard, Boothroyd, E. W. Brooke, J. W. Edwards, Herbert Carelesb, and Driddell. The Chairman, rising amidst loud cheers, in giving the toast of "the Queen," referred to the present crisis, and without entering upon politics, he ventured to hope that at such a time as this, her subjects would more closely and more loyally than ever attach themselves to the throne. The toasts of "the Prince and Princess of Wales, and the Royal Family;" the healths «f "the Bishop and Clergy;" "the Army and Navy and "the Lord-lieutenant of the county,Lord Penrhyn," having been successively drunk, Mr John Ridge proposed th(* Members for the County and Boroughs"—Messrs. Douglas Pennant and Bulkeley Hughes. Mr T. Parry next gave "the health of Lord and Lady Mostyn," which was followed by the same compliment being paid to "Lady Augusta and Mr Mostyn." The Chairman, who was received with cheering, in proposing the toast of the evening—"theTown and Trade of Llandudno," remarked that such a toast placed one in a somewhat difficult position, for so much had been said, and would continue to be said of this rising watering-place of Llandudno, and so much as to its flourishing trade had been referred to at former convivial meetings of the present kind, when the history of the town had been traced back to the aboriginies of the place that it was hard to find some new way of treating the toast. At that time the commerce of the place was manifested in its crudest form, shops were almost unknown, and the hedgerows and boundaries were considered sufficient for the commodities that were to be sold. But he should not touch upon the history of the past, but they would look only at the present, with an expression of confident hope in the future (cheers). And of this future they could not doubt but that it would be a magnificent future, if they called to mind the imposing shops which were daily being built around them (hear, hear). But it was useless to talk of the town being started by any one man, bat it was to the united enterprise, the great faith and confidence, of an intelligent class of tradesmen that they were beholden for the firm establishment of Llandudno (hear, hear). Its present position might justly be a source of envy to many a town in the Principality. During the many years he had been associated with the inhabitants of Llandudno, he had watched the progress of trade silently and quietly increasing year by year from prosperity to still greater pros- perity, until it had arrived at its present pitch (applause). As tradesmen of the place, he con- gratulated them upon this great development and success, and he trusted that they would continue. These results, however, depended upon their zeal, their judgment, and their honourable conduct in business; and with these it was not impossible that from being one of the first watering-places of Wales, Llandudno might become also a metropolis of commerce in the Principality (loud cheers). Mr John Jones, junr., whose name was coupled with the toast, remarked that when one looked at the crude and almost primeval state in which Llandudno once was, it was astonishing to see what energy aad enterprise could effect for such a place. For its class of shops, no less than for the business- capacities of its shopkeepers, lie considered that it could favourably compare with any watering-place in England (hear, hear). The Vice-Chairman gave the health of "The Improvement Commissioners of Llandudno," observing that that body was very numerously represented at the dinner that evening, and in fact if the threatened reduction of the number of members had been carried out, they would have half the board sitting down with them. He spoke of the Commissioners as men who had done their work well, and although they had spent a vast amount of money, yet it had all been spent in and on the improvements of the town. He believed the board of Commissioners to be better constituted now than ever it was, and he impressed upon the ratepayers the desirability of sending as their representatives men actually resident in the town, men upon whom the effect of good or evil govern- ment would fall as heavily as it did on the body of the inhabitants (hear, hear). Mr Thomas Parry replied to the toast. Mr Thomas Hughes The Public Companies of the Town," with which he coupled the name of the Chairman, whose name has been so intimately con- nected with many of them. Tiie Chairman said he had been instrumental in carrying such schemes as the Marine Drive and the Xew Pier through Parliament, bat more particu- larly his connection had been with the Market Hall Company. He would suggest to the ratepayers that they should buy up so remunerative a concern as the Market Hall, and he would answer for it that they would have better government and better control over it than could now be exercised (ap- plause). The Vice-Chairman briefly proposed the health of the Chairman, speaking of him as one who had always lent his interest to the furtherance of the prosperity of Llandudno. The toast was drunk with musical honours. The Chairman replied, as did also Mr George F. Felton, whose name had been coupled with the toast. The health of the Vice-chairman having been received with musical honours, and Mr Chamberlain having responded; The Chairman rose to propose Success to two valuable institutions of the town "—the Lifeboat Institution, and the Fire Brigade (loud cheers). Both services, he said, were manned entirely by volunteers, and it was but right that when a number of gentlemen came forward thus and joined to- gether for the public good, that these services should receive public recognition and praise (hear, hear). Mr Owen Hill, captain of the Fire Brigade, re- sponded on behnlf of his corps Mr George F. Felton, hon. secretary to the Lifeboat branch, in replying for that institution, an institution with which, he said, no less than £.50,000 had been sub- scribed to its funds, 'and which had been instru- mental in saving six hundred lives during the year 1877 (cheers). The remaining toasts were "the Ladies," pro- posed by Mr George F. Felton: "the Host and Hostess," by Mr Kilpin; the Press," and "the Visitors." The enjoyment of the evening was greatly enhanced by several songs, capitally sung by Messrs The?. Hughes, Hugh Hughes, Williams, Relf, Kilpin, and others.

MENAI BRIDGE. PETTY SESSIONS, MONDAY.—Before Captains Verney, Morgans, and Owen. Drunk xchile, in Charge of a Horse and Cart.—W. Pntchard, TVddyn Bedw, Hem'gl wys, was charged hy Inspector R. D. Davies, Menai Bridge, wuh being drunk while in charge of a horse and cart. Fined, £ 1. Cattle Straying.—W. Jones, Cefn Mawr, New- borough. was charged by Inspector R. D. Davies, with allowing his cattle to stray. C■'>.}'■■ dismissed. Wriidm Julius, Chwipin, Llaugaffo, was .c_¡;, '.i.,t. ,1. charged by P. C. John Jones, Newborough, with allowing his cow to stray on the Llangaffo high- way. fine Lisand costs. !)>■■ without Reins.—Hugh Parry, Frondeg, N e wberough, was found guilty of committing this oftenee. and fined 2s Gd and costs. Case proved by l:,so, c-or Davies. A Kameiesn Cart..—The charge brought against Hugh Williams, Gvvydrun-newydd, Llanidan, for permitting his car t to be without a name, was dis- missed 011 payment of costs. Assaulting the Policc.—William Jones, Rhosgath, Llangefni, was charged with the above offence. The constable deposed being on duty on the night of the 11 ult., at Llangefni, and had occasion to turn defendant out of an Inn there. Upon this he became rough, and struck him (the officer) on the face with his fist.—- Another charge was brought against defendant, viz., with refusing to quit licensed premises. P. C. Hugh Jones said that on the lltii alt. he visited the Railway Inn, Liangefni, and from information received by* the landlord of the I an. he requested Jones to quit the house. By disobeying his orders, he was sent out by force. The bench ordered him to be imprisoned for a month with hard labour, far assaulting the police, and to be fined also 5s and costs for refusing to quit licensed premises. Drunkenness.—Owen Williams, Llangefni (who did not appear) was charged by P. C. 14, with being drunk and disorderly on the 21 ult., in High-street, Llangefni. Fined 2s 6d and costs.— David Rowlands, Llangefni, for the same offence, was fined 2s 6d and costs.—Owen Owen, Bodenlli, for being drunk on licensed premises, the Liver- pool Arms, Llangefni, on tiie 26th, was fined 5s and costs. — For being drunk on the 26 ult., Margaret Lewis, potter, Pentraeth, was fined Is and costs.—With being drunk, in High-street, Llangefni, on the 21st ult., Robert. Williams, Penterwyn, Cerigceinwen, was fined 2s 6d and costs.—Owen Roberts and Thomas Wil- liams, Llangefni were charged with being drunk and disorderly, aud were respectively fined 5s and costs.-Hugh Hughes, Newborough, with being drunk and incapable, on the 21st ult., in the par- ish of Llangaffo, was fined 2s 6d and costs.—Robert Roberts, Tregwaithglo, Trefdraeth, with being drunk and disorderly at the village of Yard Mall- traeth, was fined 5s and costs. n Drunk and Assaulting the Police.-John Stanely and Hugh Lewis, of Beaumaris, were charged by P. C. H. Williams, the former with assault- ing him, and the latter with being drunk and obstructing the police. Mr Allanson appeared for defendants. From the constable's evi- dence, it appears that while on duty at Llan- degfan village, he found Stanley on the high-road, very drunk and disorderly, and requested him to go home quietly, but in reply, defendant said he was on the public highway, and could do as he liked, and that he (the officer) had 110 business to itrterefere. He was shouting, singing, and swear- ing. The officer requested him to go home several times, whereupon defendant pulled off his coat and challenged complainant to fight, adding that he would give him a good hiding." The officer then threatened to lock him up.-Examined by Mr Allanson. The defendant did not strike him, but he put his fist to his face. There were about a dozen lads with defendant. Stanley's bad conduct and behaviour towards him were sufficient proofs that lie (defendant) was drunk.—William Stanley, defendant's father, was then examined, and stated that he recollected the night in question. His son was quite sober that night.—Richard Jones, Beaumaris, said that he and defendant had been to a concert that night and having turned to a public house, where they had about two glasses of beer, they proceeded towards home. Defendant was then quite sober, and did not see him attempting to strike the constable.—William Roberts, Beaumaris, said lie was at Llandegfan concert on the night in question. He saw defend- ant after the concert, aud accompanied him to a public house. Dei' 1.1! at was quite sober, there were 110 signs of drunkenness upon him. The de- fendant had take' i off his coat to a shoemaker that, happened to been the road. — Holland Williams, and Wiliium Thomas, corroborated the above evidences.—The bench found Stanley guilty, and fined him 2s 6d and c t for being drunk, and 5b for assaulting t he police, and had he struck the officer he would have been imprisoned, without the option of a fiuu. They also found Hugh Lewis guilty of being drunk and obstructing the officer when in the execution of his duty, and in each case he would be fined 2s 6<1 and costs. Alleged Larceny.—Owen Williams, carpenter, Llaugaffo, was charged with stealing two planks,. the property of Mr Richard Hughes, Cefnmawr, Newborough, about three or four months ago.—Mr Allanson appeared for the defence.—Richard Hughes, said he had missed some timber from. his premises from time to time. He had no per- sonal knowledge of the theft, but acted on the in- formation received by his joiner. In answer to Mr Allansou, he said that Owen Williams was a tenant of his, and had been so for many years. He always thought Williams to be an honest and respectful man, and he had no intentions what- ever to press the case, for he did not know the cir- cumstances attending the charge,—Robert Jones, Llangaffo, carpenter, said he was in the employ of Mr Hughes. He found some timber missing on the 22nd ult., and asked his employer if lie had taken them away, and he replied in the negative. —P. C. John Jones, said that on the 22nd ult., he visited Mr Hughes' residence respecting the missing timber. In consequence, he went to Llan- gaffo, and made inquiries. He had suspicion at- tached to Owen Williams, and accordingly went to- h\iS house. Williams was not in at the time, so • lie spwke about the affair to Mrs Williams, who ordered him to search the premises. He inspected the back first, and then the other premises, where he found the timber produced. It was on the top of a stack of straw and answered to the description given. He then went to Robert Jones. He also saw Owen Williams that same night, to whom lie stated what had passed during the day, and that he had the missing timber on his premises. Wil- liams admitted that the timber were the property of Mr Hughes, but denied stealing it.—Mr Allanson said he had some explanations to make, which showed there had been no felonious intentions whatever. According to the evidence already given, the timber had been missing about the 22nd of January. Well, lie had a witness to prove that Williams had used the timber taken by him about Christmas. Moreover, the defendant had had some loss with a stack of straw, and to prevent the wind blowing it away again, he had gone to Mr Hughes' place for planks to secure it. He contended that there was no felonious intentions in that.—The Bench to Robert Jones Were the planks in the same condition as they were previous to their being taken away?—Yes, in every respect.—John Owen, a witness, said he was a rabbit catcher, and last Christmas he assisted defendant to lift up some straw that had been blown away by the wind. A plank was required to hold the straw, and defend- ant said he. would take the loan of one from Mr Hughes' yard.—In answer to the Bench, Mr Hughes said he would not refuse the planks to defendant if he had asked him for them.—The Bench were not nt .ill satisfied with the innocence of defendant, U Jl tilere was a douùt, and he would h ive the benefit of that donbt; he would be dis- charged with calling his attention to the serious nature of the case, and the narrow escape he had had. Bastmly.-Elizabdh Paynter, Cerig Ddcwi, Llangwyllog, applied for an order to compel Thomas William Mc Nally, of the same parish, to provide for the maintenance of her illegitimate child.—An order for 2s a week was made.

LLANGOLLEN. VALEDICTORY MEETING.—On Wednesday a fare- well meeting was held at Glan'rafon chapel, on the occasion of the Rev. J. Morris' removal. The chair was taken by Rev Dr Jones, and speeches were delivered by Revs. J. Kilsby Jones, W. B. Joseph, J. H. Hughes, &c. All paid a high tri- bute of respect to the reverend gentleman, for his labour and success during his stay at Llangollen. RECOGNITION MEETING.—The same evening a meeting was held at Penybryn chapel to welcome the Rev. Dr Ellis as pastor of the church. Mr W. Coward presided, and addresses were delivered by Dr Jones, Prof. Davies, Dr Ellis, Rev. Mr Welsh- ford, &c.

LLANGEFNI. BURNED TO DgATH. -.Mr Jones-Roberts, the coroner for Anglesey, on Tuesday held an inquest upon the body of a child, aged three years, the daughter of George Roberts, gamekeeper, Dyffryn isa, near Llangefni. On Saturday night last, the mother left the house to buy some butter at Pen- mynydd, the deceased and a younger child being left to take care of themselves. On her return she found that the deceased had fallen into tile fire, and was so seriously burned that death hap: fifd before medical assistance arrived. A verd-ci of "Accidental death was returned.

It is announced that Mr John O'Leary, apolitical prisoner since 1865, has been permitted to visit Ireland temporarily on private affairs, on condition that he shall take no part in politics or receive any political demonstrations during his visit. Printed and published at the 'Nouru WALKS Exi'iii-.ss' offices, New Harbour, Caiiiarvnn, by Roiu'.iu WILLIAMS, .Friday, I'jsjaa.v!;v .>th, 1878.