The North Wales Express

CARNARVON. COUNTY MA ISTRATES, COURT, SATURDAY, —Before Dr Millar (in the chair), Mr E. G. Powell, Mr deWinton, and Mr Rice W. Thomas. Obstruction.—Michael Roberts and David Hughes, both of Cwmyglo, were summoned for obstructing the highway, by allowing a quantity of timber to remain on the roadside, near Llanwnda Station. The timber which had been felled by the defen- dants, belonged to Mr Cowell, dogger, Carnarvon. Defendants were each fined 5s and costs. -Drunkenness.—P.O. W. Jones preferred a charge of drunkenness against John Phillips, Llanberis, who was fined 5s and costs.—O. W. Owen, quarry- man, was summoned P.C. Wynn Jones for com- mitting 9 similar offence in the village of Llan- 11-fni, and was ordered to pay a like amount.— William Williams and J. Williams, Cefnycoed, quarrymen, Talysarn, were each fined 2s 6d and costs for drunkenness at the place, on the 16th inst. Offences proved by P.C. James.—Thomas Bronen, a native of Wrexham, and John Williams, quarrymen, were summoned for drunkenness at the same time and place, and were each fined 2s Gd and costs.—P.C. Wynne Jones charged John Evans, quarryman, with drunkenness 'and riotous Evans, quarryman, with drunkenness -and riotous conduct at Penygroes on the evening of the 9th ind. The officer complained of having been slightly assaulted by the defendant, whose con- duct was very riotous. He broke the door handle of Mr Chamber. vaults iu attempting to effect an entrance. Defendant was fined 5s and costs. Action for Damages. — David Jones, Warren, Llanwnda, summoned Owen Pritehard, Morfa Lodge, V oryd, as the owner of a dog that killed one of his sheep, and for which he claimed 30s. damages. Mr H. Roberts (Messrs C. A. Jones and Roberts), appeared for the complainant, and Mr Allanson (Messrs Turner and Allanson) for the defendant, who was unable to appear. Mr Allan- son applied for an adjournment which was granted on payment of witness' costs, 10s. Using Threatening Language.—Jerry Reed, Bet- tws Garmon, and James Ilarncy, quarrymen, were charged with using threatening language towards Moses Slogget, Hafodywcrn, on the 16th inst. Complainant said that Jerry Reed, accompanied by Harney, came to the door of his house on the evening of the day in question. The words made use of were to the effect that they would give him a hiding" when they caught him. The 1!1 y defendants, who denied the offence, were bound over to keep the peace for six months. A Escapc.—Edward John Williams, and Thomas William Owen, quarrymen, Ehenezer, were summoned for having on the 10rh inst., between two and three o'clock in the morning, un- lawfully take,game iua closcof land belongingtoMr Asshetoii Smith, in the occupation of Edward \Vil- liams. The defendants did not appear. Mr Allan- son, who prosecuted, said that the defendants had narrowly escaped being charged with night poach- ing. John Roberts, one of Mr Asslieton Smith's under-gamekeepers, deposed that between two and three o'clock on the morning of Sunday, the 10th inst., he was on duty at Trosywaen, and heard the cry of a hare. He presently saw the defendants accompanied by a third person, with a dog, and found a hare and a net in their posses- sion.A warrant was issued for their apprehen- sion. BOROUGH MAGISTRATES' COURT, MON-DAY. —Before the Mayor (Mr Hugh Pugh) and Mr G. R. Rees. Drunkenness.—R. Hughes was charged with being drunk on Saturday night. Fined 2s íLl and costs. Hugh Owen Davies, for the same offence, 2s 6d; (iriffirh Jones with being drunk and riotous, on the 15th inst., was fined 2s fid John O. Jones, 2-s 6s and Henry Edwards, 5s. For the same offence Elizabeth Roberts was fined 2s Get and costs. Br nking Street lamps.—-Richard Williams and Thomas Jones, two young boys, were charged with breaking street lamps.—Ordered to pay Is each. Application for a License to (7 New Beer H»uxe.— Mr Allanson applied on behalf of Mr Harry Harwood, for a license to sell beer at the new premises of Mr Harwood at Twthill. Before pro- ceeding he (Mr Allanson) desired to know what had brought his friend (Mr John Roberts, solicitor, Bang n), there that day, and lie contended he had no right upon this occasion to appear against him. This application was made under conditions in an Act of Parliament, viz., Vie. cap. 26 and 27, chap. 23, and the applicant held a licensed victualler's license. Their worships had no power to refuse granting the license, unless the appellant was of a bad character, or his house was disorderly kept, or his license had been forfeited through misconduct. Except upon these ground, it was their worships' duty to grant it. He maintained the whole ques- tion disposed of was in his favour, and there could be no difficulty as to the day it was applied for; and he mentioned as an example, that of the gunpowder license, when it could be applied for at special sessions. The magistrates had the power to exercise the law this day, as on any other day. When an application was made to sell beer off the premises, and if the granting of that application was refused by the magistrates, the appellant had power to apply to the Court of Queen's Bench. Mr Allanson also contended that there was a moral ground for granting the license, as at present Mr Harwood had to deal at the bar with low people, whereas respect- able people did not want to push through them. Therefore Mr Harwood had intended to sell beer on the othjr side of the street, for the convenience of more respectable people.—Mr J. Roberts handed a petition entreating their worships to refuse the application. This petition was headed by the name of Canon Evans, and 145 others.—Mr Harwood said some names were forged.—Mr Harwood was then examined by Mr Allanson. He said he was a licensed victualler and the proprietor of the Twthill Vaults, and the Eagles Hotel, as well as No. 5, Mount Pleasant, Twthill. He had procured the license from the revenue office. It was a license to deal in beer and spirits off the premises. He had given the visual notices to Mr Prothero, as well as to Mr Thomas Thomas, assis- tant overseer for the parish of Llanbebiig. The notice was up on his (Mr Harwood's) door, and upon the church door. It had also been advertised in the Liverpool Mercury.—He was also cross- examined by Mr Roberts.—Mr Morris, parish clerk, was then called, and examined by Mr Allanson, said tnat No. 5, Mount-pleasant, was in the parish of Llanbeblig, and that he had posted up the usual notice on the church door. It was on the 3rd of February. He took it off that day week. He was quite sure it had been there for two Sun- days.-By Mr Roberts He swore that the notice was word for word as the one produced iu court.—• Mr Roberts Have you read this notice ?—-No. Then, how do you swear it was the same ?—I looked at the top and size of it.—-Will you swear they were the same words?—Yes.—How?—Because there was something there about Act of Parlia- ment (laughter). He could not swear to the words "in respect of."—Mr Harwood said he handed it to Mr Morris, and he examined it care- fully.—Mr Thomas Thomas was also examined.- Mr Roberts laid his objectior s against the notice and description of the license.—The bench reserved their judgment until that day week. [We are desired to state that several of the signatures were given on the belief that the petition was one iu favour of Sunday closing of public houses.] Transfer of Licenses.—The license of the Four Alls, Hole-in-the-wall-street, was transferred from John Jones to Walter Lacey; and that of the Angel Inn from Evan Thomas to John Bentley. Robert Roberts r. Edward Ashton.—Mr Allanson appeared for the plaintiff. It appears that Edward Ashton, who was an apprentice with the plaintiff, had left his employer without giving any reason. Plaintiff had gone to defendant's father, who accused his son of being very sturid, and who promised to see that he would return. However, that was not the case, and plaintiff now sued defendant for damages. The amount he claimed was £ 7.—The bench considered this very reason- able, and advised the defendant to pay the amount, or in default to go to prison. It was ultimately agreed that the lad should resume his work. \\Allcged AssrTltlt.- William Williams was charged by Isaac Douglas with assaulting him. Plaintiff said that defendant rushed at him, called him by everything that was disgraceful, and asked him to pay him (defendant) a sovereign. On another occasion he had rushed after him, and dragged him down the street.—Fined 5s and costs. Refusing to Maintain their Wives.—Mr Owen master of the workhouse, summoned Richard Jones, book hawker, and Robert Thomas, black- smith, for allowing their wivt-s to becomecharge- able to the common fund of the Carnarvon Union. The former pleaded poverty as an excuse for not maintaining his wife. The case of Robert Thomas, was a most pitiful one. He said he had been married 15 months ago, and at the time was pretty well off," but nowhehad not a proper bed to sleep on. Defendant also produced a large number of pawn tickets, as a proof of his wife's misconduct. He was perfectly willing to be im- prisoned rather than live with her. Both defendants ultimately retired with Mr Owen to an adjoining room, with the view to effect an arrangement. The result was that Richard Jones agreed to pay 5s per week and Robert Thomas 7s per week. Our Tradesmen again.—Thomas Jones, Bridge- street Edward Hughes, ironmonger; William Parry, Bridge-street; and J. H. Jones, were each fined 3s Gel for obstructing the thoroughfare. That's not my name.—Selina Owen, Twthill, was charged by P.C. Robert Jones, with being drunk and disorderdly in Edward-street, on the 9th inst. The defendant said her name was Edith, not Selina, and she was never drunk, nor disor- derly. She produced several letters to prove that her name was wrong in the summons, adding, Here are my letters, and mjr shipping notes my character is all over the globe, and I never was drunk." Fined 2s 6d and costs. THE CHOUAL UNION-.—The members of the "Car- narvon Choral Union," assembled in the Pavilion on Wednesday evening with the view to re- commence the weekly rehearsals. Mendelssohn's Hymn of Praise is the symphonia cantata now under the notice of this excellent musical society, the members of which number fully 200. It is intended to give a grand performance of the cantata at the forthcoming festival, to be held in the Pavilion, on Easter Monday, when the society will be assisted by Madame Sherrington and other artistes of note. It is gratifying to finrl that the society has been re-organized on a firmer and wider basis, and there is now every prospect that it will be a long and flourishing institution in the town. The following is a revised list of officers, members of committee, &c., connected with the society: — Messrs R. Lewis, Asslieton-terrace (chair- man) W. J. Williams, ironmonger (conductor) J. Jones, Druid House (choir-master), J. Williams, Castle-squire (accompanist^ J. H. Hope, Castle street, and R. Pritehard, K'ngs Arms (assi-tant accompanists); R. Hughes, Brunswick Buildings (secretary); and J. Jones, Wynne-street (treasurer). In addition to the officers, the committee consists of the following persons :—Messrs James Jackson, photographer; W. Parry, fitter; D. Jones, New- street; George Gregory, Green ga te st reet; W. W. Thomas, Pool-street; J. LI. Williams, Castle- square G.Owen, Garnons-street: H. Williams, Turf-square; A. Driffield, machinist W. H. Evans, Gencdl and Express Omces George Owen, High-street: R. H. Hughes. Segontium-terrace; D. Jones, High-street; O. Thomas, Pool-street; and R. Williams, Garnons-street. We understand that the committee have entered into an arrange- ment with the directors of the Pavilion Company with the view to perform at four concerts to be held annually in the Pavilion. The public of this town will therefore have an opportunity of hearing excellent performances of several classical oratorios, with full orchestral accompaniment, in the course of the present year,—a treat which has hitherto been out of their reach. It is to hoped that the members of the choir will be more punctual and regular in their attendance at the rehe m_ which will be held in the Pavilion every Mondav and Thursday evenings. The next practice will be held on Monday evening, the 25th inst. BOARD OF GUARDIANS, SATURDAY.—Present: Messrs Robert Jones (chairman), H. Thomas (vice-chairman), W. Jones, CIvnog J. Jones Carnarvon J. Eraser, E. Griffith, W. Owen', D. Thomas, J. Jones. Llanwnda Robert Wil- liams, Elias Jones, Elias Williams, W. Owen, Llanfairisgaer; J. Thomas, Edward Williams, William Griffith. Hugh Williams, J. Lewis, R. Roberts, and Mr J. H. Thomas, clerk. Financial.-The Clerk reported that the out-door relief for the past fortnight amounted to Z334 5s 8d ditto granted to non-settled poor, JE33 14s Gd. Balance in hand, £ 175 4s 5d. Cheques signed towards the relief for the current fortnight, 137-5. The reduction in the amount of the balance was due to the fact that £ 800 had, since the last board, been paid upon the county rate precept, and that the sums paid by the several parishes had not been credited for. I Marriage with a Deceased's Wife Sister.-A letter I was read from the secretary of the Marriage Law Reform Association, acknowledging the receipt of I a petition, signed by the guardians, in favour of legalising marriage with a deceased's wife sister, and conveying to the board and the Clerk the thanks of the association for their proof of sym- pathy and valuable co-operation. The House-Thc Clerk informed the board that up to that time no applications had been received for the post of workhouse nurse. The number in the house was reported to be 115 that of the cor- responding period last year being 75. Vacci/iati'.n Reti r i, -The returns for the past year, compiled by t,, e several vaccination officers, were as follows :Ur David Thomas, Llanbebiig district: No. of children born during the year, 353; vaccinated, 292; died, 46; postponed, 6. Mr David ilughes, Llandwrog district: No. of children born, 440; vaccinated, 375 died, 62 postponed, 2 Mr W. R. Whiteside, Llanrug dis- ¡ trict No. of children born, 497 vaccinated, 440 insusceptible, 2 died, 54; postponed, 2. Mr W. L. Ellis, Llauidan district: No. of children born, 105 vaccinated, 85 died, 9 postponed, 2. Wives in Trouble.—Ann Thomas, a young woman of respectable appearance, who was now an inmate of the house, requested the guardians to apprehend her husband for refusing to contribute towards her maintenance. The applicant stated that she lived near Penygroes, and had four children. Her hus- band, a shoemaker by trade, went on the spree a few weeks ago, left his home, and had not re- turned. She was informed that it was his inten- tion to proceed to Liverpool. In reply to the Chairman, the woman said that she had never been on bad terms with her husband, and he had no reason to abscond on her account. She, how- ever, was of opinion that if the board granted her a small sum of money to go to Penygroes, she would no doubt find some clue to her husband's whereabouts, and also look after what furniture remained in the house. Messrs J. Fraser, J. Jones, H. Thomas, and others, thought the appliation a most reasonable one, as, possibly, if the woman found her husband she would get him t) live with her, and the union would therefore get rid of her. The board agreed to allow the applicant 10s, which amount, it was stated, would not cover the cost of a week's maintenance in the house.—In the case of Bridget Jones, wife of Richard Jones, hawker, Car- narvon, the guardians were informed that she was addicted to drink, and had been summoned by the police on more than one occasion. Several of the members thought that the best thing to do with persons of this character was to keep them in the house, and work them well. The Clerk reminded those who favoured this opinion that the house could not be converted into an asylum for drunken women, and the Chairman and Vice-chairman made strong remarks to the same effect. On the motion of Mr Hugh Thomas, seconded by Jolr Evan Griffith, it was resolved that proceedings be taken against the husband forthwith, for refusing to maintain his wife. --A young woman named Maggie Thomas, with a child in her arms, appeared before the board to complain that her husband had turned her out of doors, thus compelling her to become an inmate of the- workliotise. The guar- dians were informed that Mrs Thomas, one evening last week, had fled to the house of Mr D. Thomas, relieving officer, followed by her husband, who threatened to kill her. The wife further charged her husband with ill-treating her, and showed several marks or violence on the face, alleged to have been caused by him. The husband (Robert Thomas, blacksmith), attended the meeting of the board, and informed the guardians of his reasons for not living with his wife. In the first place he accuced her of having pledged his property, and produced pawn-tickets to the number of 26. He admitted having beaten her, but denied giving her less than 24s per week. As the husband refused to come to any terms, the board decided to sum- mon him before the magistrates at once.—A similar decision was arrived at in the case of John Hughes. Stryd-y-Glem, Llanwnda, who had refused to maintain his wife and three children chargeable to tfie common fund of the union. Miscellaneous.—Capt. Clayton, adjutant of the Carnarvonshire militia, waited upon the board with reference to a weekly amount of 8s 9d, paid by Mr Hindmarsli, the militia bandmaster, towards the maintenance of his wife in the Denbigh Lunatic Asylum. Captain Clayton informed the guardians that Mr Hindmarsh was in ill-health, and had to engage a housekeeper to look after his three young, children and house. He therefore urged that the sum should be reduced to 4s 6d. Captain Clayton further informed the board that Mrs Hindmarsh had been confined in an asylum on three previous occasions. Much sympathy was evinced for the object of the application, and the guardians readily acceded to the request made by Captain Clayton, who returned thanks for their kindness. — A letter waa read from the Local Government Board requesting the guardians to re-consider their recommendation that tramps should grind 401 bs of Indian corn before their discharge, and suggesting that 301bs was an ample quantity. Mr Murray Drown and the Out-door Relief.—Mr Fraser said that he was not able to attend the last meeting of the board, but having seen the obser- i varions of Mr Murray Brown, reported in the local newspapers, he begged to offer some remarks on the subject referred to by that gentleman. He (Mr Fraser) was of opinion that the board generally was most happy to be honoured with a visit by Mr Murray Brown, especially when any legal subject was required to be transacted. But in performing their duties as the representatives of the public, they all thought it most obligatory upon them to act conscientiously between the ratepayers and the poor. Having read th. observations of Mr Brown, he (the speaker) had carefully examined the ex- penditure returns of the several unions ill North Wales, and he thought that Carnarvon Union was not properly treated. Comparing the amount of out-door relief expenditure in this union with that of other unions of nearly the same area and amount of population in this part of the Principality, he found that Carnarvon Union, proportionately, showed a considerable decrease, which proved that the guardians had exercised the greatest care and moderation iu the administration of out-door re- lief. This was shown by the following figures — Amount of Out- Popa- door relief, for lation half-year ending in 1871. Lady-day, 1877. HalJg.or &: Beanmarjs.W,)Gl 5424 Pudiheli .211,¡:WO 4196 Holyhead 867 3711 Festiniog .24,141 2843 Carnarvon ..39,137 4316 He further contended that the ratepayers wouU quite agree with them, as guardians, that the ar- guments raised bv Mr Brown in support of his contention that the board were too liberal in the administration of out-door relief, were defective. Mr Brown was of opinion that inasmuch as wages were now higher in the district, out-door relief ought to be less, whereas the guardians thought that this altered the case. High wages caused a proportionate increase in rents, food, fuel. &c. which the widows, orphans, and aged, were obliged to purchase out of the gift they receive under the name of parochial relief," and the prices of articles were nowdoublc to what they were ten years ago. Talcing all these things into consideration, it "was evident that a season of high wages increased the poverty of those dependent upon parochial relief.—Several guar- dians agreed with the remarks made by Mr Fraser. Number of Attendances. -The following is a list of the number of attendances of guardians during the past parochial year: "id gg -59S g.g as 2 §43 OH ^1 PnjS "JQ SC O NumberOfmeetingÄheld 22 11 15 12 Mr Roht. Jones, chairman 22 10 15 1\ Mr H.Thomas, vice-chairman 9 6 12 0 Mr E. H. Owen, do ..11 6 5 0 John Jonps, Llanbebiig 22 11 0 12 Hugh Williams, „ R 5 0 0 John Fraser, 9 6 0 0 John I loyd, „ 10 1 1 0 John Push, „ 1 0 0 0 Evan Griffith, 20 7 0 0 William Owen, Llanfaglan. 18 8 0 10 Daniel Thomas, Llaudwroj?. 21 5 0 0 Johu Jones, Llanwnda 16 0 0 0 John Owen, 11 5 0 0 Rol>t. Williams, Llanllyfni. 22 10 0 0 Elias Jones, 1!) 1) 9. 0 Richd Owen, Llanrug 12 3 0 0 Elias Williams, 19 11 0 0 Win. Owen, Llanfairisgaer. 14 0 6 3 Edwd. Jones, Llanberis. 4 6 12 0 Parch H. J. Henry, 9 1 0 0 J. Thomas, Llanddeiniolen 22 10 in 0 E l. Williams, 21 3 0 0 Wm. Griffith, „ 18 0 0 0 Robt. Griffith, 11 1 0 0 Hugh Williams, Llanidan 16 G 0 ;» John Lewis, 10 5 0 0 Robt. Roberts. Llangaffo .20 6 0 9 R. Lewis. Lhnfairynvcwmwd 13 4 0 4 G. It. Jones, Niwbvvrch 7 0 0 0 T. Hughes, Bettwsgarmon. 17 2 0 0 John Williams,Clynog (dea,d; 5 10 3 Willian .Tones, Clynog 20 5 0 1 Canon Williams, ex-officio 0 3 6 6 Parch H. B. Williams, 0 1 0 0 W.H.Owen, 0 0 2 3 SCHOOL BOARD. An adjourned meeting of the board was held on Monday afternoon, February 18tli, the follow- ing gentlemen being present:—Mr W. P.Wil- liams (chairman), Rev. O. Davies (vice-chairman), MrJ. Jones, Capt. G. B. Thomas, Mr R. Hughes (clerk), and Mr T. Morris (attendance officer). The Board's Precept.-The minutes of the pre- vious meeting having been read and confirmed, the chairman asked the clerk what had become of the precept sent to the town council. The Clerk replied that they were collecting at once, and the amount of the rate would be paid very soon. The rate had only been signed in December whereas the precept was sent in September, three months before that time. Resignation of Mr Stythe.—The explanation sent in by Mr Stythe, Board School, respecting the closing of the schools on two occasions, was again taken into consideration and discussed. The Clerk said that he had written to Mr Stythe re- questing him to attend the meeting that day. He, however, could not attend, and had sent in a letter stating that he had suffered very much from weak- ness and general debility for the last twelve months, and more especially since a change of rooms had been made. Being confirmed in his belief that his complaint had been occasioned by close confinement in school, he decided to resign his post as professional teacher, and seek some out-door employment more conducive to his health. Mr Stythe tendered in his resignation, and desired the board to appoint his successor at once, in order that he might be able to recruit his failing strength. The notice of resignation was accompanied by a medical certificate, signed by Dr W. J. Williams, stating that Mr Sythe was unfit to attend to his occupation, and required rest.—The Chairman said that he had seen Mr Stythe a few minutes before and he appeared to be in very bad state of health, and required a few days' rest. He was afraid they could not get temporary assistance from Bangor; but possibly the teachers might look after the school this week.-The Clerk thought it advisable not to leave the school under the care of the pupil teachers.—The Chairman: We must therefore close the school.—Mr John Jones urged that the members of the board should look after the scjiool in their turns, until a successor to Mr Stythe had been appointed.— The Chairman said that he had been informed that Mr Stythe had been taken ill in school this week.—The Rev. O. Davies I can well believe that.—Mr Jones remarked that the Rev. Mr Watts, about three months ago, complained very much respecting the ventilation of the school.— After some further conversation, it was resolved, on the motion of Capt. Thomas, seconded by Rev. O. Davies, that Mr Stythe's resignation be ac- cepted. The board wished it to understood they deeply regretted that Mr Stythe was obliged to resign on account of ill health, and that they had no cause of complaint against h..i.m.-It was further agreed that the chairman and the clerk should wait upon the Rev. D. Rowlands, M.A., principal of the Bangor Normal College, with the view to inquire whether he could recom- mend to the board a suitable successor to Mr Stythe. The board also decided to meet on Fri- day, to hear the result of the deputation. "The. Worst Boy in the Toum." The case of Joseph William Thomas, 1, North-court, Hen- walia, was again brought forward. by Mr Morris, the attendance officer, who reported him as being the "most incorrigible and worst boy in town." The boy's mother, a poor but respectable person, attended the meeting, and said that her son was now ill at home. He had promised to attend school regularly in futurer Mr Morris observed that the mother, the schoolmaster, and himself, had done their best to try and get the boy to attend school, but hitherto their attempts had been of no avail. The board decided on giving this re- fractory youth one more trial, and ordered the parent to bring him to the special meeting on Friday. School Visitors.—The Rev. Mr Davies reported having visited the school on two occasions during the past month. Pressure of business alone had limited his number of visits. As far as lie could ju'lge. the sc hools were in a very satisfactory state, and on the day before the examination everything appeared to be promising.—Capt Thomas observed he was sorry to have to report that he had not been there at all. He was not aware that he was a visitor for this month, during which time he had been rather busy in "shifting his moorings" (laugh- ter) —Capt. Thomas and the Rev. Mr Davies were appointed visitors for the ensuing month. A Point of Law.—The Clerk informed the board that he had received a letter from Mr Jones, of the Model School, stating that he was in want of a supply of Government Child Books, to be supplied by the local authority, which, in the present instance, was the school board. The number of copies required was 200, and he would deem it a great favour should the board supply the same at their earliest convenience. The Clerk explained that under the new code all children attending school were to be provided with a copy of the Government's Child Book, but he very much doubted the board's liability to provide the same to the Model School, which was not under the control of the board. He therefore requested them to defer the matter till Friday, in order that he might have an opportunity of inquiring into the s une. Although the school board was the local authority, the act, no doubt, meant the books to be supplied to all schools undor that authority.— 1Ir.T. Jones Then again comes another question. Who are to pay for these books—the board or the parents? The subjec has been discussed by the School Attendance Committee of the Carnarvon Union, and the matter has been deferred pending the decision of the school board, aud the Clerk instructed to procure an opinion on the same. The: subject was then allowed to stand over. Miscellaneous.—Attention was called to the state of the closets attached to the board schools, which were reported to be in a shocking condition. Mr Watts, H. M. Inspector, had suggested the desira- pility of impressing upon the pupil teachers their duty to look after the closets, and the board agreed to do so.—It was also decided" to inform Mrs Hughes, of the Free School, that her fowls da- maged the trees and shrubs in the front, and to request her to keep them from that place.—The Clerk informed the board that he was expecting the report of the school examiners.—Cheques, amounting to X29 18s 9d, were ordered to be signed to meet the expenses of the board.

AN ANGLESEY BAKKKUPTCY.— A meeting of tho creditors of John Roberts. Bodgwnda, Llancflgrad. Anglesey, farmer, cattle dealer, and lillie. burner. was held at the Sportsman Hofel, Carnarvon, on Friday night. The approximate liabiliities were returned at £ 400i), and the assets, consisting of the debtor's farming sto k, at £ 620 10s 9d. After a long discussion it was resolved to liquidate by arrangement, and that no committee of inspection should be appointed, the trustee being empowered to sell to the debtor for £ 500, payable on or before September next, his farming stock, the debtor being responsible for the costs of the liquidation. Mr W. If. Owen, Church-street, wns appointed trustee,, and Mr George Thomas (Messrs Roberts and Thomas) was directed to register the resolu- tion.

CARNARVON OPEN PLOUGHING MATCH. This annual match, which is now looked upon as one of the most important ploughing contests in North Wales, took place on Tuesday at Castellmai Farm (kindly granted for the occasion by Mr W Hayward, Penybryn), about a mile and a half from CarnarVon, and attracted considerable interest. Patronised by the leading gentry and farmers of the surrounding neighbourhood, together with the handsome prizes offered, the match could not fail to secure the attention of the agricultural popula- tion in Carnarvonshire, Anglesey, and the adjoin- ing counties, from which a large number of repre- sentatives entered the lists. The weather on. the present occasion was all that could be desired, and thousands of visitors availed themselves of the opportunity of witnessing the interesting pro- ceedings. The number of teams was also more than is usually the case in these matches; and not only the ground allotted for ploughing was filled up, but the committee had to decline, for want of space, several teams which applied for admission to both classes. The committee was composed of the following gentlemen: -Messrs Robert Williams, Brunswick Buildings, chairman; W. Haywari Penybryn; Capt. K. Hayward, Brynhelen Messrs W. Humphreys, Llanfagdalen; W. Jones, Rlios- dican; J. Pugh, Sportsman Hotel; W. C. Williams, Plasisa' R. R. Williams, Carnarvon; John Lloyd. Prince of Wales Hotel; E. H. Owen, auctioneer, Carnarvon Edmund Jones, Ty'nllan, Llandwrog; O. illiams, Tymawr, Clymog; Roberts, Foryd; John Jones, Ty'nrailt; Robert Davies, Pant; AVm. Roberts, Ty'nycocd; E. Williams, Cefnywerthir; John Hughes, Maesy. merddyn; H. Owen, Llety; John Jones, Peny- groes; Robert Jones, Tyddvndu Griffith Griffiths, Garth Evan Thomas, Tanydderwen, Pentir Wm. Jones, Henbant Mawr, Llanllyfni; Thomas Parry, Ysgubor Goch John Williams, Penyclip Robert Parry, Glan'rafon Bach Humphrey Owen, Irysgol. The secretary was Mr John Roberts, Cilgwyn Slate Quarry Office, Carnarvon, whose indefatigable exertions in connection with the match were most commendable. The judges for teams were Capt. Pearson, Carnarvon Capt. Griffiths, Llanfair Hall; and Capt. G. H. Owen, Y mwlch and for ploughing—Messrs William Williams, Garnedd Goch; Morris Roberts, Ty Mawr; and Wm. Jones, Tyddyn Mawr, Llanael- liaiarn. The stewards were—Messrs Thos. Rae W. C. Williams, W. Humphreys, W. Toneq, Roberts (Foryd), Robert Davies, Humphrey Owen (Llety), Robert Parry, John Jones, Wm. Roborts, K. Hayward, Robert Jones, and Edmund Jones. The match commenced at nine o'clock, when 30 teams competed, viz., 16 in the first and 14 in the second class. In the first class, the entries were Messrs Lewis Roberts, Ty cerrig, Bethel, (plough- man, Robert Thomas); Thomas Owen, Hendy, Carnarvon, (ploughman, Edward Morris); Capt. J. G. Wynne Griffiths, Llanfair Hall, (ploughman, Thomas Lewis); Messrs Evan Thomas, Tanydder- wen, Llanddeiniolen, (ploughman, self); John Hughes, Tyddyn y llwyni isai, (ploughman, self); John Hughes, Maes y merddvn, Carnarvon, (ploughman, O. Jones); The Right Hon. Lord Penrhyn, (ploughman, John Roberts); Messrs John Pritchard, Gaerwen, Llanystumdwy, tplough- man, self); Seth Lewis, (teams incontrollable, and had to withdraw) Robert Jones, Bryn y gwydion. (ploughman, W. Evans); John Jones, '"inn Pen- ygroes, (ploughman, William Williams); II Jones Talybont uchaf, Bangor, (ploughman, Owen Jones); William Jones, Rhosdican, Carnarvon (ploughman, Richard Jones); Parry Wern' Carnarvon, (ploughman, Richard Hughes, Pen- traeth), O. Hughes, Groeslon, Brynsiencvn (ploughman, Evan Evans); H. Machno Williams' Bryn Caesur, Holywell, '(ploughman, Robert Morris). Thefollowingwere the entries in the second class:—Messrs John Hughes, Caemawr, Dwyrain, (ploughman, John Lewis); Thomas Owen, Hendy,* Carnarvon, (ploughman, Richard Williams); John Pugh, Sportsman Hotel, Carnarvon, (ploughman II. Roberts); R. R. Williams, Cibin, Carnarvon' (ploughman, Hugh Lewis); G. W. D. Asslieton Smith, Vaynol, (ploughman, Owen Pritehard); ditto, ditto, (ploughman, Owen Roberts); Mrs Jane Hughes, Maesmawr, Clynnog, (ploughman, Henry Jones); Messrs Edward Humphreys, Royal Hotel, Carnarvon, (ploughman, Steven Hughes); ditto, ditto, (ploughman, Henry Jones); Daniel Evans, Tu hwnt i'r afon, Gam, Dolbenmaen, (ploughman, self); John Lloyd, Prince of Wales Hotel, Carnarvon, (ploughman, David Lloyd); William Hughes, Wernddu, (ploughman, self); H. Humphreys, Menai Bridge, (ploughman, David Williams); G. Roberts, Bryn v gelli, Anglesey, (ploughman, Robert Owen)." 7* The soil being rather fresh and brittle, the abilities of the ploughmen were tested to the ut- most, and taking this state of tho ground into con- sideration, the work performed by all was exceed- ingly well. The competition ran very close indeed, as it took the judges nearly two hours in pronounc- ing their decisions, which were as follows: FIRST CLASS TLOUGIIIXO 1st prize, 17, W. J ones,Rhosdican, (ploughman, Richard Jones. 2nd prize, 95, Evan Thomas, Tanydderwen, (plough- man, self). 3rd prize, £ ». Robert .Tones, Bryngwydion, Llandwro" (ploughman. William Evans). °* 4th prize, £ 2, J. Parry, Wern, (ploughman, R Hushes Pentraeth). e 5th prize. £ 1, J. Hughes Maesmerddyn, (ploughman. O Jones, Llanerchymedd. SECOND CLASS PLOUGHING. 1st prize, £ 3, Robert Owen Bryneelli, Anglesey. (ploughman, Robert Owen, Ysgubor Wen j 2nd prize, £ 2, Mr Assheton Smith, (ploughman Owen Roberts). 3rd prize, £1, Mr John Hughes, Caemawr, Dwyran. (ploughman. J. Lewis). J 4th pTize.;Oa. Thomas Owen, Hendy, (ploughman, R. Williams.) TEAMS. 1st prize, £228, Hon. Lord Penrhvn. 2nd prize, it 11<, Thomas Owen. Hendy, Carnarvon 3rd prize, 10s 6d, H. Machno Williams, Holywell The teams, which were considered excellent, at. fracted especial attention, particularly those of the Right Hon. Lord Penrhyn, Mr Thomas Owen, Mr II. Machno Williams, Mr Assheton Smith, Mr Wvnne Griffith, Mr Ed. Humphreys, Mr R. R. Williams, Mr Robert Jones, and Mr Pa.-rv, Wern. A prize of 10. offered for the best gears was awarded to Mr R. Parry, Wern, the maker being Mr J. Davies, Palace-street, Carnarvon. The maker of the best plough was Mr E. Davies blacksmith at the Royal Hotel, Carnarvon, who therefore took the prize of 20s. At the close of the ploughing, Mr Hayward, who had contributed liberally towards the funds, enter- tained the committee, stewards, ploughmen, owners of teams, and a large partv of local agri- culturists to an excellent dinner at Penvbryn. The usual loyal and patriotic toasts having been received, the health of Mr Hayward, who presided, was heartily given, and suitably acknowledged by him. The company separated about eight o'clock, cheers being accorded to the prize winners. The arrangements were well carried out. and the committee are greatly indebted to the chairman, Mr It. Williams, whose liberality and energy to ensure the success of the present match deserves universal praise. The match was in ever. respect a success unprecedented by former contests in this district, and the committee, who met with every support and heartily co-operated, have decided to carry it out next year on a much wider and grander scale.