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CARNARVON. COUNTY MAGISTRATES' COunT, SATMU>\V. --Before Dr Miliar (in the chair), and Mr Powell. -John Davies, High-street, and John Henry Owen, both of Cwm-y-gio, were each I fined 2s and e for drunkenness*.—William lileweiyn, quarryman, Xaiysarn, was fined 7s 6:1 pud co-t-s for drunkenness at that village. AUejc l Breach of the Licnuing Act.—Ellen joues, Tanymarian, Cwinyglo. was summoned for being on lircwed premises during prohibited hours. P.C. R. J. Jones deposed to having seen the de- fendant with a jug containing beer in her poses- pior. coming from the Blue Bell Tavern after 11 o'clock at night. For the defence it was contended that the baer was purchased and paid for at 6 c'clceh i-i the afternoon.— The bench gave the de- fendant the benefit of a doubt, arid dismissed the case.—A charge of selling drink during prohibited feo:vr; preferred against W. Vritchord, the land- loro of the Blue Bell, was also dismissed. CiVifim to Rail wry Passengers.—-Rowland Griffith Humphrey, Gwm. Lhaudwrcg, on the information c! Inspector Mc.Vlichan. was lined -'lis Gd, including COrits, for leaving a train when in motion. JDrvnkttnness and AsuaffHug the Police Officer.— Owen Jones, Llynyll in, Clvnnog, was charged with being drunk in charge of a lior.-e, and also with assau'fivig a police officer. P.C. Rowlands (Bont- Bewydd) ict that about 10 o'clock on the previous Saturday etoyiiug, he was on duty in the neigh- bourhood of AJomit Pleat-ant Inn. Llanwnda, when the (-I:tiit, who appeare I to be in a state of intoxication, drove up m a gig, at a furious pace. Wftir-ss and two others were obliged to remove to tlie i her c-ide of the road, in order to prevent a Subsequently,- witness saw the de- fendant in charge ot the horse and gig at the Goat Inn. The animal was sweating very much. Wit- ue: h id the horse s head, and informed the de- fen la e.: that he would not allow him to drive tic me. because lie was drunk. The defendant, be- Comir.g exasperated, then .it ruck witness with the whip. A person, named Griffith Jones afterwards toek him home. For the defence, the defendant said that, if he struck the officer, it was done ac- cideir -J'v. as he hfd tried to whip the horse.— The officer called several witnesses to prove that the defendant was drunk.—The bench fined the defendar.t IDs and costs for being drunk in charge of a horse, and the same amount for a vaulting tiie officer. BOROUGH MAGISTRATES' COURT, MONDAY. —Before the Mavor CMr Pugh) and Mr G. R. Fee?. tycr -how Xeifrlbofr,—Gwen Owea, Little Chaoi l-sfreet, was summoned for using threaten- iurrA language towards Ellen Parry, a neigh- bour. Complainant's evidence, which was to the effect that the defendant threatened to hang her, was corroborated by a witness named Margaret RoberLs. The bench ordered the defendant to be bound over in the sum of £ 5 to keep the peace for sli mo-.i'hs. 'JDr-.rJcennc&s and Riototm Conduct.—William Kelly, tailo- t:harf.'(»d with bc-ing drunk and riotous on the. previous nlouiUiy alight. The offence was proved by P.C. 42, who found the defendant drunk and making use of threatening language in the of Eastgate-strcet and Greengafe- Btreet. Hugh Stanley Edwards, tailor, corrobo- rated the officer's statement, adding that the de- fendant had threatened him because he appeared as a 11 p^r^nr. named Greaves, who was convicted la: t week of wilfully damaging a t was fined 2s ¡;à and costs. joi; it Jones, Bontnewydd. who was ,-ummoned f, r Com"1.itting a similar offence, did nob appear, and a warrant was issued for his apprehension. Ai! V>>provoJcd Assault.—John Edwards, sailor, was charged with assaulting David Evans, also a Bailor residing in Turkey-shore, on the 29th ult. Defendant admitted the offence. Complainant, ID e d 'tilt, who: e face presented a very bruised appearance, dc^o-cd that when he was smoking at Porth-yr- aur the defendant accosted him, and asked what va./ the matter between their respective wives. ,He re iie:l that ho never interfered in neighbours' squabbles, when the defendant said "Take this tl en "nd dealt Mm a bbw which felled him down. Complainant was severely kickod by the defeu'l.-nt when on the ground.—The bench ex- pressed an opinion that the assault was a most un- provoked :ni-i br/dnl one, and fined the defendant lb ud costs. •• "ftii ts, a i'lrf. -(iriuh' i-, r: farracr. it ti i t i i tI i g a (air b•« tying il> mouiii with a piece of string.— P.C. 20 said that between nine and ten o'clock on the previous Wednesday •nonnu-T. h. • >w t;ie de- fendant with, some cuff. re. He and also u. calf, the mouin uf whi .-ii wa- tied with a string.' Witness calling his attention to the ill- treatment. the defendant said that he had tied the calf s mouth so as tox prevent it from sucking the cow. The tongue of the calf wa" pnrtly pwtrnd- iug at the time.—Defendant denied the offence, and producd a net, which, he contended, had been placed around the calf's mouth on the day in, question, aud not the string.—The evidence of the previous witness was corroborated by P.C. 35. Both officers denied that the calf's mouth was covered with a net when they saw the animal in Castle-square. — Defendant said it was customary on the part of farmers to place net around the months of young calves. lie distinctly denied on the part of farmers to place net around the months of young calves. lie distinctly denied having tied the calf's mouth with stiing, and pro- duced the net. which. he said, had been used on duced the net. which. he said, had been used on the occasion.—John Parry gave evidence to the effect that he saw the defendant's calf in Castle- square on the morning in The mouth was not tied with a string, but had simply a net on.—In reply to a question witness admitted that he saw the calf before it was seen by the officer: The bmch fined the defendant Is and Us costs. Alleged Outrage on a Child.—William Williams,' Well-street, was to-day brought up en remand, and charged with attempting to ravish the illegiti- mate daughter of his wife, on the 22nd ult. D.C.C. Piotherh conducted the prosecution.—Jane Wil- liams, the prisoner's wife, repeated the evidence given by her at the previous sessions, adding that the child, who was 2j years old, was still in a very weak position. Prisoner was in drink at the time the alleged offence was committed.—Dr Griffith deposed that Dr J. Williams and himself examined the child's wounds. They found a deep lacerated wound above the right eye, and found that the child was suffering from concession of the brain. Medical evidence was afterwards adduced as to the injuries in the lower part of the body.—Sergeant ,T. Roberts having given evidence, the prisoner, who had nothing to say in reply to the charge, Joias committed for trial at the quarter sessions. TOWN COUNCIL MEETING, TUESDAY.— Pre- eiit Councillor Hugh Pugh (mayor), in the chair; Aldermen JamesRees, J. P. de Winton, I G. R. Rees. L. Lewis, Councillors Dr. J. Wil- liams. E. H. Owen (Tycoch), T. Williams, R. Williams, W. H. Owen, J. Jones, R. R. Wil- liam- J. Lloyd, R. Thomas, and G. GriSiths. Applicatioii for the nse of iÍlp Guild Hall.—The Mayor informed the meeting that the Independents, attending Salem chapel, who are about to make some alterations to that place of worship, had applied to him for the use of the Guild Hall on Sundays for a period of about two months. The use of the hall had been granted a short time ago, under similar circumstances, to the Wesleyans, on payment of gas and making good every damage done to the chairs, &c. After a short discussion, it was resolved on the motion of Councillor Griffith Griffiths, seconded by Councillor Thomas Wil- liams, to grant the use of the hall to the Indepen- dents for three months. The Militia Entertii,,merits.—A letter was read from Mrs W. H. Carter, on behalf of the ladies committee, returning warm thanks to the Mayor and other members of the Council for having granted the Guild Hall for holding free entertain- ments for the militiamen. The committee had great pleasure in saying that the movement had been a decided success owing to the assistance and sympathy shown to them by ladies and gentlemen in the town generally. Having a small balance (12s lid; in hand, the committee thought it better to hand the amount over to the borough fund.. The Toxcn Water Supply.—Alderman James Rees introduced the subject of extending the water pipe from the present inlet below Nant Mill to Cwellyn Lake, so as to ensure an adequate supply of pure water. He was more and more convinced of the necessity of securing a better supply of water from what lie had heard since the last meeting. Mr Jones, the surveyor, had informed him that lie was doing all he could to bank up the water, but he had failed to fill up the pipes. The pipes not being filled up with water, they took in a large quantity of air, and this was one cause for the complaint that the water did not rise. New houses were being built above the present source, and the sewerage must percolate from them into the river, if it was not actually drained into it. In this hot weather the farmers sent their cattle to the river to water. and there the\ stood rendering the water impure. He was of opinion it would be much better and cheaper to extend the pipe to the lake at once instead of leaving it where it was.—Alder- man de Winton observed that there was a great deal of wilful waste of water going on in the town. z, This, he believed, was the cause of the present in- convenience to the consumers. He was sure that if the waste was prevented there would be plenty of water for everybody. The long and short of it was, that the town could not afford to carry the pipes to Quellyn, Lil, He was of opinion that the water from the present source was (luite pure for all practical purposes, although, of course, it would be much better from the lake than from the river.—The Maytir: We have plenty of water now, while three months ago we were very short indeed. Councillor John Williams observed that the foun- tain in Castle-square is in a very dry and dis- graceful state. Aldermjm Lewis asked what I amount would be required'to extend the pipe from the present inlet to the lake ?—The Surveyor: About £ 4000.—Alderman Lewis said he perfectly agreed with Alderman J. Rees as to the desirability of extending the water pipe to the lake. Anyone going up Waenfawr might s?e cattle in the river. Again, a number of houses were now being built above the'present inlet.—Councillor J. Williams observed that according to the analysis of the medical officer of health the water was perfectly pure, and he therefore asked what was the use of I spending money in that way when urgent improve- ments were needed in the town.—Alderman G. R. Rees But we have no money.—Councillor Wil- liams —And if we had money it would be useless to spend them in that way.—Councillor Richard Thomas said they might as well spend any money they had in town improvements if they had pure; water.—Councillor Dr. Williams: If we cannot get water it is because of the waste.—Alderman de Winton produced a couple of water valves which were used by some consumers in the town. One of them, he said, was very much worn into and he contended that a great deal of waste would be the natural consequences, if, as there was every reason to believe was the case, the taps were gen- erally out of order in the town. Until lately, they had no one to go round and inspect these taps. If the consumers negiectcd to attend to the taps, they must be compelled to do so.-Aldermaii G. R. Rees thought the consumers were very much to I blame because of tlieiaxtrava-ttiiee. Mr Jones, the surveyor, had informed him of a certain gentleman in town who was in the habit of following his bath six times a day.—Conneillor R. R. Williams called attention to the leakage recently found out at Cae Cinamon. It had always been thought that the .water flowed from a spring, whereas a leakage had existed there for about six years.—Aldermam De Winton said that the notices ought to be printed and served upon the consumers, informing them that if their water fittings were not properly pre- pared proceedings would be taken against thm,- In reply to Alderman De Winton, the Surveyor said that about one-thifd of the water fittings in the town had been examined.—After further dis- cussion, it was resolved to issue notices cautioning consumers against wasting the water. The Sanitary Committee and its Rcomraendatious.— The minutes of the sanitary committee, held on the previous Friday, were read by Councillor John Williams. The meeting recommended that the plans of the new premises, proposed to be built for the Eryri Steam Sawing Mill Co., at the back of iforiah- terrace, be approved, provided that the chimney is built high enough to carry the smoke j clear of the adjoining houses, and that a smoke consumer be fixed. Plans of cottages to be erected for Mr Hugh Williams, Eastgate-street, in Dib orw^g-street, were also recommended to be passed. It is intended to build these cottages opposite those lately erected by Mr John Jones.-)Ir O. Griffith, slate works, submitted plans of a new slate yard to be built by him in the same street. The plan* were approved. — The plan-; of lock-up shops for Mr Morgan Lloycl were examined. The shops will occupy the open space in front of the Bonded Warehouse. The sanitary meeting recommended that the plans be passed, subject to the Surveyor's satisfaction. The committed trusted that Mr Lloyd would throw back the frontage of the shops in a line with the Brunswick Buildings. —The Surveyor reported that lie had examined the Guild Hall with the view of ascertaining what repairs are needed to render the building water- tight. It would be necessary to erect scaffolding sufficiently high to reach the caves, so that. every joint in the cornices (many of winch are now open and leaking) may be thoroughly examined and repaired, if necessary. The gable in Hole-in-thc- wall street, which is now damp, will be required to be repointed and probably painted. The bal- cony, fronting High-street, required repairs, and the outside, where it has changed colour, re-tooled. There is at present £ 60 available for repairing the hall, and it would be desirable that the outside work should be completed as soon as possible, and that the question of the internal repairs be consi- dered at a future meeting. The Guild Hall.—.Councillor R. R. William? remarked that the repairs to tfie Guild Ilall might be more effectually done by day-work, and not by contract. On the motion of Alderman G. R. Rees, seconded by Councillor Griffiths, it was agreed that the gable end of the hall be repaired first. Proposed Roadtriy alongside the Cadnaxi 2iiv:r. -P,eft-.riu- to the plans of the proposed new saw mills at the back of Moriah-tcrraee, Alderman Lewis remarked that a very great improvement could be effected by making a road alongside of the river, which might easily be covered, thus affording an entrance into the neighbourhood of Tan'rallt, which, at present, could only be reached from Twthill. Such a road, he thought, would in a great way remove the complaints which now 11 I existed with reference to the locality.—Coun- cillors'W. H. Owen and R. R. William i/expressed similar opinions, and urged the council to take the matter in hand.—Councillor Richard Thomas remarked that the formation of such a road in the locality would greatly increase the value of. the property which belonged to Sir William Clark. Mr Owen Jones, the borough treasurer, was the agent to the estate.—Mr Owen Jones, who was sent for, promised to convey to the owner of the property the feelings of the council upon the matter.—After some discussion, it was resolved,' on the motion of Councillor R. R. Williams, that a committee be formed to consider the desirability of having a roadway made alongside the Cadnant river from Moriah-terrace to Tan'rallt, power being given to the committee to make any arrange- ments approved by them. The plans of the pro- posed new steam mills, together with those of Mr Morgan Lloyd's new lockup shops, were referred to the (committee.—The committee, accompanied by Mr O. Jones, inspected the site of the proposed new saw mills at the close of the meeting. A Word to the Police. -AI(lerni,;Iii Do Winton called attention to the manner in which property was being destroyed in the tov.-n, especially in the slate quay. The harbour trustees, at that mor- ning's meeting, considered the matter.. Slates and timber were destroyed almost wholesale by boys, and as for window breaking, why it is with a wonder how people escape there. Boys also threw stones at passing trains. The other dap, his sister was passing in a train when a stone fell on the top of the carriage, and started all the occupants. He understood that engine-drivers complain very much. The police, he thought, ought to attend more strictly to this than they do. It was very seldom a police officer went into the neighbourhood of the quay, and when lie did go he was in his uniform, and only frightened bovs away. Steps ought to be taken to punish these offenders so as to make an example of them to others. He thought that if the Mayor were to complain to the police, something might be done in the matter. The harbour trustees had written to the Chief Constable, but it appears that this had very little effect, as a policeman was only seen in the neighbourhood for a few days.—Councillor R. Williams remarked 110 was very glad to hear Alderman De Winton bringing this subject for- ward. I Many windows were damaged in the neighbourhood of Segontium-terracc.-The Mayor said that he went round last Sunday, accompanied by several other gentlemen. It was astonishing to see such a number of men and boys on the quay on the Sabbath Day. One boy had been summoned by a police officer for using a catapult, and he was censured and ordered to pay the costs. The bcnch had told the police about the matter, and would tell them again. What further steps could "be taken?—Alderman Lewis referred to the desirability of issuing placards cautioning boys against throwing stones and injur- ing property. He instanced a case in which a stone, hurled through the window of Moriah chapel-house, had grazed the head of a man who was at tea. He (Alderman Lewis) thought it was time to prosecute the ringleaders.—Alderman de Winton said it was of no use warning them. A heavy fine ought to be inflicted. Referring to the police, he observed that he always noticed them in Turf-square, but did not see them anywhere else. —Councillor R. R. Williams: Quite true.—Alder- man Lewis Last Sunday, Councillor Thomas and myself visited Garnett's Lake (Llyn Garnets), and there found seven or eight boys bathing.—Coun- cillor R. Williams remarked that he had been speaking with an official in the force, who really seemed to pity the boys because they had no place to play," and because they were now sent from one place to the other (laughter).—Alder- man de Winton said that at the.harbour trust meet- ing the desirability of getting a private constable was referred to, but it was quite outrageous to think of getting a private constable to look after property for which heavy rates were paid.—After further discussion, it was resolved to publish notices, and to request the police to use greater exertions in pro- tecting property, and to visit the quay and other places in plahl clothes.—The Mayor promised to see Mr Prothero, the deputy chief-constable, on the following day. The Working-men''s Cottages.—Councillor Richard Thomas said he had seen Captain Stewart with reference to the movement advocating the erection of working men's cottages in the town. Captain Stewart expressed himself favourablv to the pro- ject, and had informed him (Councillor Thomas) that sixty houses could be erected in Henwalia. and he had also promised to attend a meeting of the committee, cither on Monday or Tuesdav. °
HOLYHEAD.
HOLYHEAD. IN MV.MOIIIAM.—Hugh R. Thomas, of 7, King's- land. Holyhead. Died June 2.3th, 1878. Interred at Macshyfryd cemetery. June 29th. 1878. His last prayer: — 'Lord Jesus receive my spirit. Such is the brief announcement of the demise and burial of one who was highlv cherished both in public and private circles. Whenever any im- portant movement was started at Holyhead, the deceased's name was seldom absent from the list of promoters. As a proof of his integrity in the dis- charge of public duties, it may b mentioned that he was a member of the board of guardians for some years, and that, quite unlike the gencralitv of guardians and members of boards in point of attendance, he missed but one meeting during his membership. He had won the esteem and regard of his colleagues as a man of sound judgment and principle. The Burial Board have lost one of their most active members. Those who served at that board with the deceased can bear witness to the zeal and promptitude with which he fulfilled important duties frequently imposed upon him. Mr Thomas was one of the three members deputed by the board to draw out the rules and regulations now in fort e. As a friend lie had many sterling qualities which made him welcome in society, and endeared him to all his associates. The last moments of the deceased afforded sufficient evi- dence that his long Christian career had a graceful end. The arrangements in connection with the interment on Saturday last were decorously carried out by Mr W. Williams, of Tan'r Efitil Villa, undertaker. The body was enclosed in a polished oak coffin, the massive brass plate thereon bearing the following inscriptionHugh R. Thomas. Born 15th June, 181 o. Died June 25, 1878." Albeit physical weakness had for some time past cast the deceased into partial retirement, we feel certain that he will be sorely missed by many a friend, and that, as was strikingly proved on the occasion of his funeral, his memory will be long esteemed.
MENAI BRIDGE.
MENAI BRIDGE. PETTY SESSIONS, Before Colonel Br .mston Smith, Capt. Owen, and Mr Bulkeley Price. Poaching.—John Williams, I'^mawr, was fined 40s and costs for poaching OiPfcbe Plasnewydd estate, his sister, who was the chief witness for the defence, being severely reprimanded for the character of her evidence. Mr Allanson prose- cuted Mr S. R. Dew defended. Stealing.—Elizabeth Letson, a cook at Graig- mawr, Menai Bridge, was charged with stealing a pint of whiskey and some tea belonging to Mr Pennant Lloyd. The prisoner admitted taking the whiskey, and as Mr Pennant Lloyd did not press the charge, the case was dismissed. Selling Liquor at Prohibited Hours.—Mary Hughes, Bull Tavern, Llangoed, was fined 20s and costs for selling liquor at prohibited hours. iJnmk on Licensed Premise*.—Christopher Jones and Griffith Hughes were each fined 2s 6d and costs for being drunk on licensed premises. Refusing to Admit the Police.i. G. Humphreys, Liverpool Arms, Menai Bridge, was fined 20s and costs for refusing to admit the police. Pu fusing to keep the Roads in Proper Repair.—John Roberts, Caerfog, Cerrigceinwen, and John Hughes, Bodhenlli, were summoned by Inspector Davies for not keeping the roads in Cerrigceinwen in proper rep-,Lir.-The defendants promised to carry out the necessary work, and an adjournment was granted for that purpose. License Transfer.—The license of the Joiners' Arms, Malltraeth, was transferred to Ann Griffith.
MOLD.
MOLD. PETTY SESSIONS, DA% -Before Messrs J. S. Banks (chairman) and E. Thompson. Traction Engines.—At the last sitting of the court the Gwernymynydd Mining Company appeared in answer to a summons issued at the instance orr Swift, of the Black Lion Hotel, charging them with working a traction engine on the high way- leading from their collieries to Mold, by which the highroad was damaged. The case was then ad- journed, it being understood that an arrangement would be come to between the parties. Mr Ro- berts now appeared for the complainant and ap- plied for a further adjournment, stating that the parties had met and considered the matter, and it was very probable that the question would be amicably settled. The application was granted. School Board L'rosi cution*.—Esther Jones and Ann Catherall were summoned by Mr Edwards, the school attendance officer, for neglecting to send their children to school. The summons was ad- journed for a month. Stealing Coals.-A young lad named John Wil- liams pleaded guilty to a charge of stealing a quantity of coal from a railway waggon at Lees- wood. on the 20th ult. The mother of the lad stated that he had no desire to take the coals, but being in company with other boys who were in the habit of carrying coals away, he did upon this occasion fill a small bag, which, however, he gave up to the policeman.-Tlie bench ordered the lad to be detained in the lock- up for two days, and to receive eight strokes with a birch-rod. Temporary Certificate. -011 the application of Mr H. G. Roberts a temporary certificate was granted to Mrs Mary Dykins, The Vaults, to carry oil the business lately carried on by her late husband until the next special sessions. ANNIVEKSARY SEUMONS>. —On Sunday last the anniversary sermons in connection with the Eng- lish Congregational Church Sunday Schools, were preached by the Rev. W. B. Joseph, Rhiwabon, in the morning and evening. In the afternoon a children's service was held.
PENRHYNDEUDRAETH.
PENRHYNDEUDRAETH. PETTY SESSIONS, THURSDAY,. JVNE 2-i.-Ile- fore Messrs John Jones, D. Ll. Lloyd, and John E. Greaves. Drunk and Riotoits.-P S R. Vaughan v. Evan Hughes, who was drunk at Festiniog on the 4th June. Defendant admitted the offence. Fined 10s, and 10s (id costs.—Isaac Roberts admitted having committed a similar offence, and stated he procured drink at the Commercial Hotel. Fined 10s, and 10s 6d costs.—Thomas Roberts was fined 10s and 10s (id costs for drunkenness, and John Jones 40s and 10s 6d costs.—P C John George charged Evan Jones with being drunk and riotous. Complainant said: Last week I saw defendant drunk and making a row at Meirion House, Fes- tiniog. I got him to go home.—P C Cadwaladr Jones said: I also saw defendant, who abused me because of liis son. He was very drunk. Fined 10s and- 10s 6d costs.—P C W. Richards charged Robert Williams with being very drunk and dis- orderly at Maentwrog village. Fined 10s and 10s costs.—P C W. Evans summoned Robert Jones, Festiniog, for drunkennes on the 10th June. Fined 10s and 10s Od costs. Common Assaults.—Owen Hughes v. Owen Morris. Defendant, who was arrested under a warrant, admitted the offence. Complainant said: I live at Festiniog. About 10 30 pan. on the 17th April, I met a man and afterwards defendant. We spoke; I went on, and afterwards turned back, and met defendant, who struck me. I then spoke to him. I did not strike defendant at all. Evan Williams was with me when we turned back, and met the defendant. Cross-examined: I did not seize you by the collar.—Evan Williams and John Jones gave corroborative evidence. Fined 10s and Xl 12s costs.—William Lloyd r. Hilary Roberts and Gaynor Thomas. Complainant said that on the 12th June Mary Roberts came on his land, and carried away some stones. Complainant spoke to her and she abused him. There had been some dispute as to the land. Gaynor Thomas was with Mary Roberts, and she alsojthrew stones at him.—No jurisdiction. Ejectment.—John MorganThonia< r. David Owen. Defendant appeared, and admitted the tenancy under £ 20, and due determination of tenancy, &e. As it appeared that the complainant was not the present owner, the case was dismissed. Neglecting to maintain his Children.—Mr Thomas Roberts, clerk to the Festiniog Union r. David Edwards. Defendant did not appear. Mr J. Parry Jones, master of the workhouse, said that defendant had three children David, aged 7 Griffith, aged 8 and Evan, aged 4. They were admitted to the house on the 10th April, and have been there since. Defendant is a mason's labourer, and earns, witness believed, 4s per day, but is occasionally unable to work. The cost of main- taining the three children is 3s 6d per week for each child.—Ordered to contribute 10s Od per week. Unjust Scales.—Supt Owen Hughes v. Henry Jones. Defendant's wife appeared. Complainant said that on the 13th June ho visited the defen- dant's shop at Penrhyn, and found a scoop flour I scale twelve drams against the purchaser.-Finecl Is and 10s 6cl i,. Evan Jones. Defendant's wife appeared. Complainant said that on the 9th May lie found in rhe defendants shop a 21b. weight three and half drams light, and a jib. one dram light. Fined Is and lis Gd costs. Assault on the Police.—P C John George r. David Morgans. Defendant appeared under a warrant for disobedience. Complainant said that about 10 10 p.m. on the 22nd June, he was on duty at Fourerosses with P C Cadwaladr Jones. There was a crowd and a dispute. Defendant c' Irae from behind him and struck him hard between th»» shoulder with his fist. Complainant turned round immediately, and saw the defendant's fist up. He did not see the defendant strike him, but was certain he did it. The crowd was all round him. I Defendant ran awa3,P C Cadwaladr Jones said that he saw the defendant strike the complainant twice with his fist.-For the defence, John Jones, Tiiomas Williams, and John Williams gave evi- dene > to the effect that the defendant was in the crowd, but that it was not him that struck the complainant.—The case was dismissed,
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PENMAENMAWR. LOCAL BOARD, TUESDAY.—Present: Messrs H. Kneeshaw (in the chair), J. W. Jones, Dr R. Hughes, R. Wyatt, R. Roberts, T. T. Roberts, P. Patrick, and John Jones. Mr W. Jones, Con way (clerk), and Mr Roberts (surveyor), were also present. The Byc-laios Relative to Bathing Jfaehints,$-c.— The advisability of having female attendants at the bathing machines came before the board, but no resolution was come to; therefore the matter dropped.—The bye-laws relating to machinery carriages, streets, &c., were then discussed,when it was thought advisable to adopt the Llandudno bye-laws respecting the same, but special clauses would be required to be inserted relating to charges for drives round the mountain, which would be charged per hour and not per mile. A stand should also be fixed in a central position, near Bryn Derwen,-ln reply to Mr Patrick, Mr William Jones said that he was of opinion they had no power to fix a stand on the turnpike road. After a little discussion, the bye-laws were again referred to a committee appointed for the following day. The Board and the Darbishire Estate.—The Chair- man read the following communication from Mr \V. A. Darbishire:—Nantlle, Penygroes, June 15th, 1878.—Dear Sir,—The Bridge over the Railway. --I made a suggestion on the 1st February. 1878, respecting this matter. This was a private sug- gestion of my own and I regretted to find that the board was under the impression that I and my co-trustees were endeavouring to induce the board to spend public money for the benefit of our estate. In my next letter on the subject I was able to ex- plain that in this case such a piece of jobbery as I have alluded to above would have been un- necessary, inasmuch as the estate would be pre- judiced rather than otherwise by the proposed public improvements. I can only now further say that I shall be most happy to lay any application from the board before the trustees, and will take care that it. is promptly and possibly favour- ably considered: but it will be a long time before I shall venture any spontaneous suggestion of my own again.—t remain, yours very truly, W. A. DARBISHIRE.—Mr W. Jones, Local Board, Penmaeumawr."—Sir Kneeshaw observed that he was under the impression, that the board had been brought to this position by a suggestion from the Pendyffryn estate, whom the board were quite willing to assist in the matter.—Mr W. Jones read the first communication receivedfrom the estate res- pecting the subject, from which it showed the estate had suggested that it would be advisable to haveja bridge to lero-s the railway to the sea shore, and requesting the board's assistance in the matter. The board unanimously partook of the opinion ex- pressed by their chairman. that they had no in- tention of making the impression which Mr Dar- bishire had attributed ts them. The Fairy Gle)i.-Ifr William Jones stated that with regard to the collecting of evidence respcctiiv the Fairy Glen, he immediately proceeded with the inspection, but he was unable to give a definite answer respecting the same, as he was not in a position to state where the path was open al Ù. where it was not.—Mr Kneeshaw remarked that the only question was, whether the path could be walled all round to prevent visitors gaining an access.—Mr Robert (surveyor) said that the path was free.-It was ultimately declared that the Fairy Glen, to the satisfaction of the board, is now open to the public. The Finance Committee.—It was stated that the liabilities of the board were estimated at £ 1297 Is, with a balance of X18 18s. To meet this a rate of 3.s in the pound would be required.—A long dis- cussion, simply owing to a misunderstanding, ensued between one member and the board, res- pecting the -610,000 loan, but which subsequently resulted in a resolution being passed, and notice be given of their intention to make a supplementary rate of Is in the pound. The Turnpike Trust.—The report of the turnpike trust, which was referred to a committee, stated that several roads were in a very bad condition. The New Fork Stables.-The Surveyor said that he had waited upon Mr C. Darbishire, respecting the use ofjthejjabove stables, and he had acccdecl to their request with great pleasure. -]Nlr William Jones was:instulictecl to write to the Peildyfryii estate for a plot of land for the erection of buildings for the conveniences of the board. TIlle Highway Ra'e.—It was announced that an arrangement had been come between the board and the London and North Western Railway Company, who had promised to pay one-half of the rate claimed. The Drainage Plans,$-c.—No further communi- cation had been received from Mr Farrer, of the Local Government Board, respecting the plans and schemes for the proposed drainage. Resignation of the Surveyor.—Mr Roberts (sur- veyor) gave three month's notice to resign office as surveyor to the board.
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PORTMADOC. PETTY SESSIONS, Friday, June 28. Before Messrs Owen Griffith, G. H. Owen. .Drunk and Riotous.—-P.G.John Roberts, William Pugh, cattle dealer, Trawsfynydd. Defendant, who did not appear, was charged with this offence at Cric-cieth, on the 23rd may last. Fined 30s and costs. 20s. P. S. Price v. William Owen, a young sailor from Pwllheli. This person was drunk, and very abusive in High-street, Portmadoc, on the 21st instant, and had to be ultimately locked up. Fined Is and costs, 10s, or seven day- in default of payment. Assaulting the Police.-P. S. Price, 1'. William Owen, tha defendant in the last ca«c. lie was also convicted of this offence, and fined and costs, 10s, or 14 day's in default. Larceny.—-Supt. Davies r. John Adam Holland, a runaway from a Reformatory School. Defendant who pleaded guilty was sent to gaol for fourteen days, and at the end of that term to be sent back to School. The application of Mr Thomas Lewis for a license to carry on business at the Grapes Inn was granted.'
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RHYL. DR PUNSHON preached at the English IVeslevan Chapel, on Sunday last, in the morning and even- ing. If we may judge by the crowded state of the chapel at each service, we should not hesitate in saying that the collections upon each occasion were unusually handsome. Miss BUTTEKTON.—On Monday last, Miss But- terton, niece of the very highly respected Dr Buttertoii, departed this life after a short but serious illness. THE IIAYDOCK COLLIERY EXPLOSION.—-We are pleased to see two boxes at the Winter Gardens bearing the following inscription :—" Subscrip- tions for the many sufferers in the late accidents at Ilaydock Collieries. Remember the Nvido-m and fatherless." One of these boxes is placed at the entrance paygate of the gardens, and the other at the refreshment bar. We hope visitors to these gardens will bear these boxes in mind, and con- tribute liberally towards such a very worthy and deserving object. RAT-XILLINO. On Saturday evening last, 10 barn rats were cleverly killed in the grounds of the Winter Gardens, by a Mr Hulse and Mr Hughes, manager of the Skating Rink. HOLY TRINITY CHURCH, CHESTF.U.—On Monday last, the Rev E. Marston and the members of his choir paid Rhyl a visit. They all spent a very pleasant afternoon at the Winter Gardens. After witnessing all the objects of interest they partook of an excellent meat tea, supplied by the company in their capacious tea room. This room will prove -ice a very great convenience to day excursionists here. WELSH BIASS BAXD CONTEST.—This contest, advertised to be held at the Winter Gardens on Saturday, the Gth inst., has bedi postponed until further notice. VOLT:XTEER ENCAMPMBNT. —Tlie administrative battalion of the Flintshire Volunteers commenced their annual encampment, on Friday last, upon the usual grounds, viz., Ffrith Tynewydd. The companies forming the battalion were as follows -:2nd Flintshire, under Capt. Vickers, Lieut. Ward, and Lieut. Davison: 3rd Flintshire, under Capt. Wright and Lieut. Wright: 4th Flintshire, under Capt. Davies aud Lieut. Lloyd Price 5th Flintshire, under Lieut. Dyson: tith Flintshire, under Capt. Frost and Lieut. Pateinaii. 3rd Car. narvonshire, under Capt. Owen Thomas, and Lients. Charles Jones, R. D. Williams, Rees, and Paynter 4th Carnarvonshire, under Capt. Spooner, Lieut. Casson, Lieut. Hughes, and Dr Trubshaw. Colonel Coo'c, Major Casson, and Adjutant Priestly, were the officers in command of the bat- talion. The encampment ccTnsisted of about 90 tents. All the canteen was supplied by Mr Costigan. On Saturday morning, the whole battalion had a bathing parade, when officers and men marched on to the beach directly opposite the Ffnth, and enjoyed a most refreshing bathe. On 9 Saturday evening a concert was held in the camp- by the volunteers belonging to the Carnarvon 1 raining College. On Sunday morning, they all marched to St. Timothy's Church. The camp was visited by a great number of strangers on Sunday afternoon. In the evening a sacred service of song was held, open to the'publicrby theCarnarvon college students. The following pieces were rendered in splendid style: HaLl, Judea" (Handel), "0 Father, whose almighty power," "Lead on, lead on" (Handel), "Days and Moments," &c. The last. piece was most exquisitely rendered,as was also "Onward Christian Soldiers." SHAM FIGHT.—On Monday last, a sham fight was held on the Sand Hills, being the review day." A LAIAT) FREAK.—On Sunday night last, between seven and eight, some simpleton walked deliber- ately into the sea. When asked by the coastguard what he meant to do, he replied that he was only going for a walk. The coastguard took the man, who was a stranger, in charge to the police. WINTER GARDENS.—Dr Holden Tula, and the truly Mexican Wonder Miaco, continue to give general satisfaction at this popular place of amuse- ment. On Wednesday night last, the circle of fireworks let off around Tula's head, while he hung from the trapeze by his teeth, slowly revolving his body round, were of a trnly magnificent nature. The splendid fireworks and the eleven tricks baffle all attempts at deception, and must be witnessed to be fully realised. Myra, the living mystery, is y 9 now being exhibited at these gardens, and is truly a wonderful sight worth seeing. x SCHOOL OF ARTS AND SCIEXCF. A conversazione was held in connection with this very valuable institution at the Town Hall, on Tuesday evening- last, when prizes were distributed, and very rare curiosities exhibited to the intelligent visitors who had been specially invited to the conversazione by the industrious committee. Amongst those present we noticed Messrs. S. Perks, E. 1-1. Edwards, Owen Edwards, Dr. and Mrs Wolstenholme, Revs. Ogwen Jones, and Duncan Macgregor, Mrs and Miss Jones, Olinda; Miss Lloyd, Ty'n, Rhvl: Miss Jones, Sunnyside Miss S. E. Jones, Wel- lington-ioad; and the Misses Morris-, 4:1, West Parade, &c. Among the contributors of curios- ities, &c., were Miss Lloyd", Ty'n, Rhyl, who exhibited a beautiful ring worn by the "Ladies of LlangollenMr Samuel Parry, some valuable old China, and very rare coina; some splendid oil paintings, executed by Captain Mercier, were also kindly lent for the occasion. Two at the captain's paintings created general admiiation, viz., his painting of the Lord Bishop of Manchester, together with that of his own mother, Mrs Mercier. Mr Norbury also, exhibited a beautiful sketch by David Cox. About the most interesting contribution, in our estimation, was a collection of autographs lent by Mr F: Wrigley, amongst which were that of the Queen, the Duchess of Kent, Lord Brougham, Canuing, &c. The first prize for botany was won by Miss Jones, Clifton Villa the second prize for botany was won by Miss Williams, a pupil at Sunnvside. The first prize for physiology was won by Mr M. Williams, at Mr Flimstou's, High-street. Mr E. Lloyd, in delivering his adjudication on this subject, said he was very sorry the committee had not offered a second prize. If this had been done, the second prize would have been awarded to Mr Ll. D. MorriSj who was very near being the winner of the first prize. In fact, -lie said it was a hard task to say whether Mr Morrison Williams was the most worthy of the prize. As a very grave doubt. existed in his own mind, he felt bound bv honour to give the first prize to M. Williams' because LI. D'. Morris was a private pupil of his. Songs were sung during the evening by Mrs Norbury, Mrs Dovey, Miss Brown, and Mr Owen Edwards. PROMENADE BAND.—This excellent band, under the leadership of Mr McKenzie, played some splendid selections of music at the Winter Gardens on Wednesday afternoon last.
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Lord Aylesford's application for a divorce from his wife, on the ground of a criminal intimacy with the Marquis of Blandford, came before th& Divorce Court on Wednesday. The Queen'* Proctor intervened to prevent a, decree being issued, on the ground of collusion and misconduct on the part of the petitioner. The case has net- yet concluded. EXCITING SCENE AT WOODSIDE FERRY. 011 Monday night, a.bout nine o'clock, a number of cattle were landed at the Woodside Sta^e from the steamer Hooper, now lying in ohe river, wdien one of them, a large white bull. created a stampede among a large number of persons who were pro- menading on the stage. After careering about for .some time, and scattering the sightseers, the bull charged up the floating bridge, and, when near the lamp in front of the Woodside Hotel, threff down a woman named Maria Edwards, who was passing at the time with a child named Eda Jones in her arms. It is reported that the bullock threw her and the child up in the air (one informant states as high as a street lamp), and she fell on the kerbstoue of the footway, sustaining severe injury in the forellc-ad, which bled copiously, and one of her hands was broken in the fall. The child had also one of its hands hurt, and it is believed that j one of the fingers will have to be amputated- Both of the sufferers welf-conveyed to the Borough I Hospital, vrliere their wounds were dressed by the house surgeon. Meanwhile the bullock created the greatest alarm at the ferry; thkf cabmen hastily mounted their seats, and pedestrians gave a wide berth to their lively visitor, who then rushed across Chester-street, aloug-Hose-oval. and Church- street, and was there captured. Another of the herd also got away, but it was easily recaptured without doing injury to life or limb. The other animals were landed safely and without injury. WESLEYAN LAYMEN IX CONVERFN-(-,E.-At the last annual conference of the Wesley an Methodist body a scheme was adopted for the introduction of lay- men into conference together with the ministers, l the now mixed conference thus comprising 2.10 ministers and 240 laymen. Of the 240 laymen. 1:1 have seats in the conference by virtue of their official position as treasurers of eight conncxionul ftilicis; 18 were nominated by the last ministerial conference and 210 representatives have recently been elected by the Weslevan laity in the 34 dis* triets into which Great Britain is divided for Wesleyan Church purposes. Among the 2-10 Wesley an laymen elected, there are five members of Parliament—viz., Mr Alderman McArthur. ill. p- for Lambeth: Mr S. D. Waddy, Q.C M.P. for Barnstaple; Mr Alexander McArthur, M.P. for Leicester; Mr W. S. Allen, M.P. for N-wcastle- under-Lyme: and Mr J. C. Clarke, M.P. for Abingdon. The list also comprises the mavors of the following towns :Hull, Scarborough, DmUer, St. Nelew, and Accrington: and 39 county and borough magistrates. Sir James Falshaw. late Lord Provost of Edinburgh Sir Francis Lvcett Isaac Holden, formerly M.P. for Kuaresborough; Fred- erick Howard, of Bedford; J. Hoyle and R- Haworth, of Manchester; Mr II. J. Atkinson, formerly M. P. for Hull; Alderman Fowler, of Wolverhampton; James Budgett, of Ealing; and S. Budgett, of Bristol; W. Newbum, of Banbury: J. Barlow, of Bolton; and Bickford Smith, of Camborne, are some of the most prominent men in the Wesleyan body, with those already mentioned, who have been chosen.
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@™frirt flttUs. j A jiiiUT.Hje is aiTtmged. and will shortly t.ake place, between Lord Alexander Paget, brother of t1' MarMuH of Auglesev, and the Hon. Esther Staple tJotcjn, yomi.est. daughter of Viscount The North and South Wales Bank has declared a dividend of Lis per for the half year ended tjie ihf, |>onas nil 7s 01 per share, being at the rate of 17J per cent pur auuum, oi' income tax. COURT KEI-OUM.— -Mr Watkin -NViiii,-ttiis, (nr .If- has propounded to the Select Com- talf-f. UJ] County Court Procedure (of which he is a m""11bel; a notable scheme of reform. At present Eau(. and expense arise upon the ques- tion •? e.»naurmit juuidiction: that is to say, that in litigation up to the amount of £ 20 in be recovered in the county court, and sums ever ,-SJO must be dealt with in superior courts, the County court and the tperior court have con- currcnt jurisdiction in cases where the amount at issue lis 3 between aad£: iO. Ow' of the bills referred to by the committee proposes to extend this concurrent jurisdiction up to the amount of £ 100. and another, I believe, proposes to extend it to £()i""i. Mr Watkin Williams' scheme is as simple as it is bold, lie proposes to make concurrent jurisdiction unlimited, with this restriction that a defendant, if he objects to the court in which Hie plaiaiiff brings 'lis may more to have it heard in the other court. This proposal has found an unexpected amour;! "f favour among the members of the committee, and itis quite probable that they iiitv recommend its adoption. RACK FOB £ 50 AT PONTYPRIDD.—The above race came off on Monday 'wening, at the Treforest Running Grounds. The competitors were H. LowL, Vs/rrtd, kud friaries Scott, two men justly fame; for their speed, and by many believed to be equal to any other racing men in South Wales. The utmost excitement was felt in the event, and -it 1~Q0 piid for admission to the grounds, whirl) are owned by Messrs Da vies and Scott. Before the men s tarted, a great deal of betting %r. :V.r.e. and it v*n- e-=y to observe that Lewis v- favourite. He, however, made one false bin, lw which he wa" handicapped a yard. A fU v>.iid attempt resulted in a good stirt, and both II: -U'air.cd to their highest speed, kept abreast ome distance liul beeil covered, when Lewis tteac.od his opponent by a foot or so, a lead which he very cleverly m -untamed to the close, winning f)7.1,):, two feet only. The excitement which followed was tremendous, and continued until the victor, war-i borne off the course. THROWING A WIFE DOWN STAlit;At the Car- diff Police-court on Monday, John Morely, an itene rant mender of locks and ke\s, was charged With e.-eolly ill-treating his wife, and pushing her down .tairs. P.G. Davie said that on Sunday evening he went to the prisoner's house. inDvffrvn fctre. t. r, c saw a pool of blood on the floor at the •foot of the stairs, and blood upstairs. Alfred •Jjev/is, a contsable on the Great Western Railway, said that his watch-box Wi1. just in the rear of Dylfryn-street. He heard the screams of "mur- der" ecrning from the prisoner's house, and on loo. h:g into the bedroom window he saw the pri- soner b< ating his wife on the floor. Witness called cut, but, the prisoner did not take anv notice. He drd ,C:1 to hear witness. The woman eon- tin-creaming "murder," when the prisoner C.i.!h-d out, If you don't stop that, I'll roll you down -tr.irj." The woman screamed out again, when the prisoner pushed her down, and almost inu.ndiafcoly witness saw the woman lying at the bothiiu of the stairs. The head constable said that the T^rriau was very severely injured. She had to I>e r;i.-¡,d t;) the vorkllOu;(,. and would not be able to <end for some time. The bench remanded the prif ener for a week.