The North Wales Express

CARNARVONSHIRE. The commission was opened at Carnarvon on Saturday, by Lord Chief Justice Coleridge His lordship arrived from "Dolgelley by the evening train, and was received by the high sheriff, Mr Joaeph Evans, Haydock Lodge (who wore the uni- form of a deputy lieutenant); Mr R. H. Piitehard, Bangor, under sheriff; and the usual retinue. On Sunday he attended pervice at Christ Church, the sermon being preached by the Rev D. Banki;- Prvce. B.D., rector of Llangelynin, and chaplain to the high sheriff. TRIA.L OF PRISONERS. The court assembled for the trial of prisoners on Monday morning In his charge to the grand jury his loTdship congratulated the co-mt? upon the lightness of the calendar, there being only two prisoners for trial. They had lived to see the criminal code, once very Dracoryan, now very materially mitigated, and he was not one of those who desired to seethe code strengthened or ren- dered more severe. It was not for him to find fault with the law, but he could not avoid ex pressing the opinion that, the offence of perjury, which often affected life and property, should be made punishable with greater severity than the geven vears' sentence, which was the highest that could be inflicted. His lordship afterwards com. mented on the two cases in the calendar, and dis- missed the grand jurv to their dut'ep. The foreman, addressing the j'^dge, said the grand jury wished to make a presentment with reference to the great Shrewsbury and Holyhead Road, which was made by Government many years a?o for facilitating the traffic between Eng- land and Ireland. It was now proposed that the road should be ms;irtainel b-7 the counties through which it ran. The grand jury, understanding that a presentment on the subject had to be made at the assizes, deseed on behalf of the ratepayers to give it as their opinior1 that it would be a great hardship were the road maintained by the counties, especially in its present condition. -His lordship said he would have pleasure in forwarding it to the Home Secretary, who would, no doubt, give it his usual careful consideration. John Jones (29), labourer. Pwllheli, was indicted for wilfully committing perjury, at Pwllheli, on the 30th November lact. The prisoner appeared as defendant in an affiliation cise, from which the alleged offence had arisen. The jury found the prisoner guilty, and he was sentenced to imprison- ment with hard labour for twelve months. Kenneth M'Ewen (42), tailor and draper, Rhyl, was charged with having committed a criminal assault upon Elizabeth Parry, a blind, unmarried woman residing at Tywvn, near Conway. Several tradesmen from Rhvl gave the prisoner, who is deacon of a Baptist chapel in that town. an excel- lent character. The jury, after a btief consulta- tion, returned a verdict of not guilty, and M'Ewen was discharged. NISI PRIUS COURT. The only civil cause for hearing was that of "Parry v Whittington," which was heard by a common jury. The plaintiffs in the action were William and Jane Parry, expeiif,,r,, Jane Roberts, farmer, Til art gybi. who died in May last, -and the defendant Jane Wbittington. a distant re- lative of the testatrix, who was sued for the re- covery of a deposit note for 11000. Mr Morgan Llovd. Q.O., M.P., and Mr Marshall, instructed by Mr R Ivor Parrv, Pwllheli, were for the plain- tiffs: and Mr SweWham, Q.C., and Mr Ignatius Williams, instructed by Messrs Jones and Jones, for the defendant On behalf of the defendant it was contended that the deposit note was a free gift from the testatrix to Mrs Whittington, for whom she was 95il to have a special regard. The jcrv found for the defendant. 0 This concluded tJ.,e business of the assizes.

THE PROPOSED UNIVERSITY FOR NORTH WALES. CONFERENCE AT CHESTER. A conference for the consideration of, and dis- ¡ cusaion how best to promote the object of the pro- posed university for North Wales, was held in the Council Chamber of the Town Hall, Chester, 0" Tuesday afternoon. The chair was abl" fliled by Lord Aberdare, and nmnvg tho!-e, present were his Grace the lT»uke of Westminster, Mr Hem-y Richard, M P. Mr Richard Davits, M P. Mr S. Holland, M.P. Mr D. Davies, M.P. Mr J. Roberts, M P. Fir Robert OunJiffe, M.P. Mr F Hanbnry Tracv. M.P.; Major Cornwaliis West, the Bishop of Bangor, the Bishop of St As\pb, the Lean of Bangor. tli« Yen. Archdeacon Ev s, Colone1 Evans Lloyd Captain Pennant, NaT til; s Captain Griffith Bosca^en, the Hon G. T. Kenton; the Revs 1., Edwards, D.D. Samuel IDiivies, D. Rowlands, M.A T J Wheldon, Festiniog: R H. Morgan, M A., Barmouth; E. Herber EanFt Carnarvon W. Rvie Davies, Clwt- y-bont; n, W. Thomas, M A.. Bangor; D, Pur. ford Sooke. London; J. Spit t'aer James. Llan- dudno; R. Whittinrton. Rnthin; W. G. Thomat, St As-,iph; Canon T. Williams, 1 lanidloes; n. flowell, Wrexham; J. Ogwen Jones, Rhyl; R S, Williams, Bethesda R Llngwy Owen, Ph.D., Conway; Owes Thomas, M 4. Holywell; E. -Llovd-J: nes, Rhvl; W. Variables Williams, M.A., Colwvu Bay; R. O. Williams, Holywell; G. T. Parry. Llanberis; Messrs Lewis M rris, IT. i., Stephen Evans, T. Marchant Willi una, B. A ar.d R. S. Hudson, Chester; W. Williams, her Majesty's inspector of schools; J R Davies, TTeborth S. Dew, Anglesey S D. Orme, M H J. Ellis-Nannev, John Price and John Thomas. B A, Bangor Normal College; W. Glynne Williams, headmaster of Friars' Gram ar School, Bansror; D P. WiUiams and R Parr,, Ll-voberis; W, Morgan, Carnarvon Training Cfl letfe; Edward Griffi b, Dolgfdle* R. Rowland, Fest-ining; W Cadwaladr Davies, Bangor; W. J Parry. Bango G R. Rees (mayor). Hugh Pugh, Dr Kirk, Messrs J. Mmz:es, R. Newton. J. Evars, and W.' J. Williams, Carnavvon; T^wnshend Main waring, Denbigh: T. Lewis. Bangor; T. .Toces. Menai Bridge J Harrison Jones imayor), Thomas Gee, E. T. Jones, and R H. Roberts, Denbigh Thomas D ivies Bootle; Dr Owen, Llangefni; Messrs W. A.^Darbish re, Nantlle; A. J Brereton, Mold; A. Rowlands (town clerk). Dr Wolsteinholme, P. Mostyn Wil'iams and R. D Roberts Rhyl: Edward Roberts (may-r), John Jones, W. Lloyd, Osbert Edwa dll, and Alderma-, Jenkins, Ruthin; J. Roberts, Porrmadoc; W. Rowland, Manchester; J. Matthews, Amlwch; Richard Hughes, TInngpffo; Dr Jones-Morris. Portmadoe; Dr B-Id William" MpflprR W, Rpv"n T T. Marks, C TV., Llandudno; R. O. Morris, I Bethesda; T. Lloyd Jones, Tal-y-sarn; John. rones, Lliafyllia Dr Tumour, Denbigh M ssr& W. Evans, North and South Wales Bank, Chester Enoch Lewis, Mostyn Qllay; Henry Taylor, Flint; W. Farish, W. Brown, and Charles Brown, Chester; Y. Strachan (mayor), Charles Hughes, G. Bradley, and Thomas Bury (town clerk), Wrexham; J. Kerfoot Evans, J. Carman, and D. Bryan, Holywell; Thomas Parry, Colwyn Bay; H. G. Roberts. Mold; Dr Easterby, St. Asaph; and Mr John Jones, Carnarvon. Lord Aberdare, on rising, was received with loud applause. He said that those gentlemen who had called that meeting together were at least entitled to the thanks of the public (loud applause). The purpose for which they were called together was to consider the best mode of applving the S4 000 per annum which had been offered for North Wales by the Government for the purposes of a college (applause). Considering the circumstances, he thought it might be taken as a fact that )forth Wales had accepted'tlie grant (loud applause). For what were the circumstances ? After a careful inquiry from a great body of witnesses from nearly every parish of North Wales, the committee made a recommendation with which all present were familiar. The Government tock this recommenda- tion into consideration, and they adopted the re- commendation of the committee, that a sum of jElOOOayear should be offered by Parliament to North Wales for the purpose of a college, to his (the spe iker's) great pleasure, and he thought, it must oe satisra-tory to wales; and he beggea them to consider the importance of the grant (applause). This was the first time that the Par- liament of England had consented to consider North Wales in the matter of higher education. Up to this tim* the only distinction which Wales had enjo ed in the support of legislature was an act relating to riots. In no other respect did North Wales enjo the support of the Government as a eon- stituency. But nG w Parliament had offered this sum per year, and he thought they might assume that North Wales had accepted it. But Mr Cornwallis West had written a letter objecting to the accept ance of this sum for the purposes of a college, and suggesting that it be applied to other purposes. It seemed to him (the speaker) it was impossible, taking the opinion of delegates from North Wales, to avoid the acceptance of it. He had no doubt that the vast ma- j ority of the people of North Wales were in favour of it (applause); and a certain number of gentle- men were of opinion that the question should be postponed. But he (the speaker) was not g ing into this argument; but the country which they were endeavouring to imitate-Scotland-had long enjoyed the advantage of a college. In 1696 the Scotch enjoyed the system of parochial schools, and in the 16th century three Scotch Universities were founded, and centuries had elapsed since then, and nothing had been done in that direction for North Wales. But he should not go further into this; but if any opposition was moved to the proposition that this meeting accept the offer of the Government, it was possible that he might be permitted to make some further observations. It was a very important and difficult subject to deal with—a subject which he was afraid would not be d;scussed without considerable self-command, and he hoped this would be exerted on the part of those present. The proposition which he was about to suggest had caused him great considera- tion. One of the questions connected with it was -how best to deal with the choice of a site of a college for North Wales. The college at Aber- yst "yth was now receiving a Government grant, and performed to a certain extent the duty of a college for North Wales. Was it impossible to use tk's building? There were various other considerations which recommended themselves; and the meeting should decide whether or not they would av.,i1 themselves of the existing college at Aberystwyth. or embark in a new scheme for a college for North Wales They were there as a meeting of North Wales people there were many of them declared adherents of public schools for North Wales, and they had been brought there as adherents of the claim of North Wales to a college. It seemed to him that it was impossible, without occupying a considerable time, to discuss the question with that fulness and calmness which it req lire 1. He thought that a fair way to deal with this subject was that the meeting should discuss the claims of certain places as to the site. and determine on the appointment of a representative committee to deal with the question; that this committee should be furnished with the fullest information. Having considered these matters, they could go to the question as to which place was most fitting to the site. A vote taken like this, if it were favourablp, would be most favourably received by North Wales. And it was most desirable, considering the claims which the promoters of the Aberystwith College had, to give them an opportunity of ¡ laying their claims before the representativa committee There were gentlemen in that meeting who differed from him in his opinions, and he was afraid they would have to I take their votes; but he hoped in considering the question they would bear in mind the claim which the founders of Abervstwith College had upon them. What he would therefore press upon the meeting was that is should be called upon to appoint a committee to cansider the matter-and he saw no reason why they should not do this. It would be necesqary to fix upon men who would be equal to it—representative men, who would see that ;the interests of North Wales were considered and represented (applause). knd it was a subject that ought to be decided by North Wales only. Some people thought that Cardiganshire, so closely interested in Aber- ystwith, should be represented on the committee. He had not been able to bring himself to that conclusion, but if North Wales considered Aber- ystwith to be the place for the college, Novth Wales ought to say so, but the vote ought not to be influenced by any persons living across the border. The committee, he proposed, should be fairlv chosen. He would begin by selecting the lord lieutenants of the counties, the members for the counties and boroughs (selected by the electors)' Those would make 18. He would also ¡ include the bishops of the diocese; the presidents of the theological colleges in Wales; the president of the two schools-Bangor and St. Asaph, and ho would also add re- presentativs of the towns who were competing for the honour of having the college there mak'ng in all a total of 38. And there would be an advantage in having the presence of the chairman of quarter sessions. This would be an advantage in having the presence of the chairman of quarter sessions. This would make a large committee, but the machinery would bs simple. The noble chairmaa then described the work of the committee, and the way in which he proposed the votes should be taken. He said that North Wales must settle the matter for itself as to the place most desirable, and it would be de- sirable to obtain subscriptions for the purposes of the college. If they decided to have a college for North Wales thev would have to put up a suitable building, and also provide what he looked upon as of the utmost importance-a fund for the foun- ding of university and other scholarships, for t; e purpose of enabling the youth of the country to attend. And this, too, was a matter for North Wales. And they might be sure th 't the Govern- ment in making the grant of X4000 annually, which represented a sum of £ 130,000, would require s'-mp proof that the inhabitants of the country to v*hich it was given was interested in receiving it. ft bad been suggested that the sum of £130,000, if it had been spent upon intermediate education in- stead of a college, would have been »ore beneficial to the count, y 'bear, hear). That might be, b t they had got the money for the college, and not for schools. Be might tell them th it they were not likely to get it for schools, for there was n precedent of Parliament making grants of thp.t kind to schools. Parliament felt bound, having given similar sums to Ireland and Scotland fov uni- versilies, to do the sawe for Wales. But the question of intermediate education was large, and he (the chairman) would undt rtake to say that if the Government had been asked fr the mor-e for thf purposes of intermediate education, the monev 1 would not have b -en given. Having thus briefly ( introduced the subject, the right hon. gentleman ( osked the speakers to "pa k their arguments as closely as possible," and make their speeches short (loud applause). s Mv Marcfcat t Williams, the hon. secretary, read J letters of apology f r non-attendance from several gentlemen. Mr William Rathbone, M P., ] wrote -—"I feu that the subject has hitherto been approached in a way little calculated to j ensure success in North Wales. Counties seem to hive been aux'ous to secure the college each for itself, None h tve; so far as I know, come forward t with liberal pecuniary contributions. Surely this should be revarsed; the rivalry should be which county should most earnestly and liberally I promote education in North Wales and when by these efforts the necessary funds have been raised and earnestness shown, careful inquiry should be made and consideration given as to where the college would have the be3t chcnee of success. If, when the time comes for decision, we cannot agree as to this, it may be left to the most com- petent and impartial authority to hear the argu- petent and impartial authority to hear the argu- ments in favour of the sites proposed, and decide between them. Would not the most practical mode of procedure be for each county, or in some instances adjo ning counties acting together, to form a local committee for the promotion of inter- mediate and higher education in North Wales, and for these local committees to appoint a centr-tl committee? The local committees would then hold meetings, or take such other means as might se m best to excite interest and call for support iu their respective localities, and in due time report the result to the central committee. Next to re- ligion, education is the subject that most interestfl the Welsh; and here we have an interest and opportunity for promoting that cordial union of classes which is so desirable for tne moral, intel- lectual, and national welfare of the people. If the wealthier class will do their part, and put them- selves at the head of the movement, and ask for the free co-operation of the rest, we may be con- fident it will be cordially given. I believe no general movement or appeal has yet been made in Carnarvonshire or Anglesey, but, as you will see from the letter, of which I send you herewith a copy, Lord Penrhyn, with ha usual public spirit, is willing to do his part and subscribe at least £1000 (applause). Mr R. Davies has said that he will do the same -(renewed applause)—and I will gladly follow such good examples—(loud applause) -ani other Carnarvonshire gentlemen have ex pressed interest and willingness to consider the question. Among these may be mentioned Mr Lloyd Edwards, Mr Ellis-Nanney, and Mr Sydney Platt. None of these make their interest depend on the college being placed in their county; but neither Mr Davies nor I, nor do I think any, would be willing to subscribe if, as has been suggested, the meeting on the 23rd. were to fix the site without such careful investigation." Lord Penrhyn, in his letter above referred to, said If the scheme of establishing a college for North Wales be brought forward upon a basis which will ensure its being conducted without any political or denominational bias I shall be ready to give it my support, and at the same time my contribution towards the expense of its establishment, certainly not less than £ 1 000" (applause). Letters were also read from Mr L. Jones-Parry, M.P., who promised ao' less than £100 towards the establishment of a college in North Wales; Sir Watkin Williams Wynn, M.P., who regretted that he could not be present; Lord R Grosvenor, M.P., Mr Osborne Morgan, M.P., and othe:9. Mr H. Richard, M.P., who was received with loud applause, moved the first resolution, "That this meeting, gratefully accepts the offer of her Majesty's Government to contribute JE4000 per annum towards the maintenance of a college for North Wales upon the conditions set forth in their behalf." He said this was a preliminary question requiring to be disposed of before they came to the practical motion as to the site-whether they would accept or not the offer made by the Govern- ment. He himself came to the consideration of the question perfectly unprejudical, because for a considerable time he had shared the views that bad been put forward by Mr Cornwallis West. But he had long held thatthequestion of interme- diate education was a primary necessity for Wales, doubting whether the materials were in existence which would furnish asufficient number of students for the university. But he confessed himself con- verted to the latter question through the influence of the success attained by the Irish and Scotch colleges. The bon speaker gave statistics bear- ing out this theory, and said he was in possession of a long list of Irish students who had gained the most honourable and lofty distinctions. He premised that Welshmen were not deficient in mental capabilities to Irishmen or Sco'chmen, and that therefore, similar prospects were open to them if similar facilities were to be afforded to them (hear, hear). The Bishop of Bangor seconded the resolution, remarking that he felt no argument was required to prove that they ought to accept tin grant of the Government. Major Cornwallis West (lord lieutenant of Denbighshire) said it might be presumption on his part, but he felt it to be his dut t to move the following resolution —" That this meeting, whilst it fully appreciates valuable Government assistance in furtherance of education in North Wales, is of opinion that no immediate steps should be taken towards the establishment of a University College until after the promised bill dealing with secondary or intermediate education is introduced into Parliament, whereby the people in ty, form a judg- ment on the Government scheme as a whole." The speaker supported his proposition at some length, arguing mainly that th population in North Wales were not large enough to supply students adequate to support the primary object for which the university would be established. He concluded that X4000 a year would be better spent if divided in scholarships to grammar schools. Mr Darbishire (Carnarvon) seconded the amend- ment. Several other gentlemen wished to speak, but the chairman implored the meeting to proceed to a division, for the sake of the business on hand. The amendment was then put to the vote and lost by a very large majority, the original re- ao t'tion being carried. Mr J. Roberts, M.P., moved That a commit- tea be appointed t, consider the selection of a site for the college of North Wales, to consist of the lord lieutenants and the members for the counties and boroughs of North Wa'es, the bish ops of Bangor and St Asaph, the presidents of the theological colleges, the principals of the nor- mal colleges of Bangor and Carnarvon, the chair- men of quarter sessions in North Wales, and one representative each from the eight competing places for the college, namely, Denbigh, Carnar- von, Bangor, Bala, Ruthin, Rhyl, Welshpool, and Wrexham Whatever decision the committee might ariive at, he WJS sure that they would coin- cide in, and do all they could to promote a college in whatever part of North Wdles it might be fixed. He bad grett pleasure in putting his name down for flOOO wherever the college might be placed (applause). Sir Robert Canliffe, Bart., seconded the resolu- tion. The Dean of Bangor said, before the resolution was put, he would ask to be allowed to move an amendment. The motion would cover consider- able ground, and represent the interests of a num ber of people who had not been abit; to work in this movement. He trusted therefore he should be excused if he put forward his views upon the subject. The amendment he had t j move was— "That this conference of delegates from North Wales expresses its conviction that the college for North Wales should stand in one of its, six counties, on a site that shall be pronounced by a'l impartial tribunal to be the most central and ad vantageous for its entire population, and that the college building, in order to preserve its unsectar- ian character, shall be rigidly limited to secular teaching and examination, and houses of princi- pals and professors, and that no students be per- mitted to reside within its walls." The speaker urged that the organizers of the meeting had changed the'r plans, inasmuch as he understood that it was proposed t > recommend that the exist- ing college at Aberystwith was to be trans'or.Tied into the proposed university, provided the sanction of the Government could be obtained, and which he tY;-s prepared to second. It was to his mind an uiidesirab e omission that the head-masters of grammar schools in North Walt s should not have a place on the committee (hear, hear). Still he had no object on to the c tmmittee, feeling sure that if the s ught, evidence of a de ided character, that ev;derce would not be contrary to the spirit of h;s amend .nent,. He adverted to the •' aristo- cratic- composition of the committee, and in his character us a delegate, chosen by his fellow-citi- zens of Bangor, claimed to be heard in behalf of the intermediate or middle-class element (ap- plause). He spoke strongly, and, amid considerable interruption in favour of umty on the question, and on the necessity for unsectar- ianism to be observed in carrying out the s heme. Mr T Gee seconded the amendment. Mr David Davies, M.P., moved an addition to the resolution that Cardiganshire should be represented on the committee, but this waa ne- gatived, only 47 voting in favour of it. Mr Lloyd Jones (liny!) moved an amendment, !< That no committee that gives to the Church or the minority of the peopls of Wales a majority on I the committee of educat on will work satisfactorily to the Welsh people. I Mr Wheldon seconded it, but at the suggestion I of the chairman, who appealed to the patriotism of 1\ Mr Lloyd Jones, the 1 itter withdraw it- j The Dean of Bangor asked whether t!iosc who voted on the matter befor the meeting should not be •xelueively from North Wal- a if no^, he B'-ould withdraw his amendment, as ue would not submit his am ndment to a me^tin^ in which any but North Wales men vohed. The chairman said his opinion was that the vote should be limited to gentlemen from North Wales (applause) Mr Morgan (Carnarvon) moved an addition to the resolution as follows: —"Providing always that the site be fixed in one of the six counties in North Wales." The Hon. G. Kenvon seconded it. The chairman put Mr Morgan's proviso. which he explained precluded the committee from taking Aberystwyth College into consideration, and this was carried by a great majority. The Dean of Bangor withdraw his ameudment. The chairman then put the original resolution as amended with the addition jv.tt agreed to, and it was crried without a single dissentient On the motion of Mr H Richard, M.P., so- conded by Mr Rees, it was res lved that the promoters of the several sites send in a statement of their claims to the committee within fourteen days, and circulate copies of such statement to each member of such committee" It was also resolved, cu the motion of tbe Duke of West- minster, seconded by Mr J. R. Davies, "That the committee meet within not more than twenty-one days after the lapse of the sixteen da. 79 mentioned in the preceding resolution in order to decide the question." On the motion of the Puke of Westminster a vote of t'anks was pQssel to Lord Aberdare for presiding His lordship, in responding, expressed a hope that local committees would be formed in each of the counties to obtain subscriptions. The Duke of Westminster promised £1000 to- wards the proposed college. The meeting, which lasted two hours and a half, then terminated.

DENBIGH. HORSES KILLED BY TRAIN.—The first train in the morning between Denbigh and Rhyl last Monday ran over two valuable horses belonging to Captain Griffith, Green B ink, scattering them in pieces along the line, and, of course, killing them instantaneously. THE PROPOSED COLLEGE FOR NORTH WALES.— Great anxiety was felt in the town on Tuesday last to know the result of the Chester Conference. We bflieve that the result has been received generally with satisfaction. BALL AT THE ASYLUM.-On Thursday, the 25th of this month, g largely attended ball was given I at this institution by the officers and attendants The music, as usual,supplied by the Asylum Baud, being under the able condiietotghip of Mr D Evans. DR PIERCE'S HEALTH.—We were extremely glad to see our old friend and townsman Dr E. Pierce taking an airing out of doors last week We hope that he will be long spared to us aga: i, and that by his re-established health many others too will be restored to their usual health and vigour. BOROUGH POLICE COURT.—On Friday, before the mayor, Messrs Thomas Evans, Wm. Mor is, E. T. Jones, and T. J. Williams, Willic;m Owej, Henllan-street, for trespassing in pursuit of rabbits on land belonging to Mrs Hughes, Plas Cbambres, was fined L2 aud costs.—The magis- trates dismissed the c'se against John Conway for neglecting to conform with the rules of the Denbighshire Hussars. Sergeant-Major Malt brought the case forward,—David Jones, Bull- lana, was bound over to keep the peace to Mary Rogers, of the same street, and to all her Majesty's subjects, for six months.—The following were brought forward charged w th beinj drunk aud disorderly :—Jackson Hnrdecas 2s 6l and costs; Edward Wynne, 2s 6d and costs; Robert Myddleton, 5s and costs; and James Owen, 2s 6d and costs. Warrants were issued for the apprehension of William Hooks and Edward Roberts for similar otftnces.-A few school board cases were also settled. COUNTY COWRT. -This court was held last Tuesday before the judge, Horatio Lloyd, Esq.— There were 164 plaint and 43 judgment sum- monses.-Most of the cases were of no interest, and to k but little time to decide. One case took a very long time to hear, v'z the case of Mr John Mason Cory, Prestatyn, against Messrs Parry Jones and Son, solicitors, Denbigh. The plaintiff was represented by Mr W. H Charton, solicitor, Chester, and the defendants by Mr M. Louis, Ruthiu. It sterna that the plaintiff, Mr Cory, hid purchased from a Mr Oldham, of Prestatyn, a plot of lan i. Messrs Parry Jones and Son being solicitors for both Mr Oldham and Mr Cory. This land had been first offered by public auction, by Messrs Dew and Son, but only one lot (lot 13 on plan) was sold. Subsequently, lot 6 was sold to Mr Cory, by pri v&te treaty. This lot was a small piece of land with a wall around it. On the sale plan, this wall was made to appear to belong to lot 6. Thf plain- tiff purchased this lot, and subsequently found that this wall belonged to him, as he said. He told the defendants of this, but they advised h'm thet he had no claim for this wall, and acting on th"ir ad- vice, he completed the purchase. Before doing so, however, he had a clause inserted in the con veyance deed, to the effect that Mr Oldham agreed to let s-me buildings or sheds in lot 6 to remain on the wall. He had agreed to this clause, as he then believed that he had no right to the wall. The deed was drawn by Mr Owen, solicitor, and managing clerk to the defendant The action against the defendant was for culpable negligence, in not inquiring properly to whom this wall be- longed, and as it was found out that the plaint ff had no remedy from Mr OUham, he claimed the sum of S40 from the defendant, being the value of the said wall, which it was alleged he had lost through the negligence of the defendant in prepar- ing the conveyance deed.—Mr Churton caliei as witnesses Mr Hughes, surveyor to Messrs Dew and Son; Mr Haaly, consulting engineer, Prestatvn Mr Roberts, surveyor, Rhyl, and the pla ntiff.— For the defence,Mr Louis called John "arry Jones, Junr., Mr Owen.tha managing clerk; Mr Oldham, and Mr Lloyd Williams.-His honour said that he would reserve his judgment, which, however, be would let them know in the course of a week —Another case which took a long time was that of John Hughes, grocer, Denbigh, against Messrs Littler and Williams. This was a claim of j614 old for bran, sharps, and thirds, supplied to Mr Mill. ward, manager of the Denbigh branch of Messrs Littler and Williams. Tois Millwayd had been subsequently disaiHsed from Littler and Williams's shop, and the defendants said that he had been trading in provisions and other things in his own name, and without their knowledge or consent. Mr Adams, Ruthin, ap- peared for plaintiff, and Mr Malcolm Douglas, barrister, for the defendants.

DENBIGH NOTES. rBy A RESIDENT.] It is not often that a town of the size of Den- bigh has so many of that respectable class called loafers living ia it Hew they livj is a ques- tion none but themselves can answer. Where they live during the greater pirt of every day, anyone who uses his eyes can answer. They have taken possession of that sheltered part of High-street called the piezza, and by their looks, and act'ons too, one would be led to suppose that they have rented that part of the town from the corporation Though I am no advocate of the move on policy carried into extremes, yet I venture to think that if the sharp eyes of Superintendent Vaughau would be turned to this matter it would ba a great blessilJg to everybody. It is not men who are out of work that are complained of, but everlasting do-nothings, who never want any work and never do anr work. Besides blocking the way, their I coarse remarks on passers by is a nuisance in itself. Tradesmen in the vicinity complain bitterly of this state of affairs, and I venture to hope that the police will take the matter in hand and prevent j the congregating of individuals together for no purpose whatever but to kill time and wcii'-r busier persons. "That American man is still a sore grievance to many oli-fashioned, but honest souls. Last week "That American man is still a sore grievance to many old-fashioned, but honest souls. Last werk I had a conversation with one of them on the ever- interesting state of the weather. He commenced by repeating that there had been no order on the wea+her since that American man had tiiken charge of the Weather Office." I tried to xplain to him that tha "American man" was only the ti- ely warning of coming storms we receiv"d from America through the telegraph. He fired up at once. "Haven't I always said that no guod would come ef these new-fangled things. And just think of their sending us storms by telegraph I never thought that so much, wiud could get through such thin wires The Government ought to interfere, and stop such things nt once." Ot course, after this I had to give in at once. There is no doubt that Denbigh is a healthy place. Even those that died once are coming to life again. Or if they were not dead, they <.ugfct to have bsen so, as more than one newspaper chron- icled their final exit. And who ever doubts what a new-paper says ? However, those two well-k^ovn I characters, Parry the Drover" and "Charles the Blacking," were distinctly visible to mortal eyes that afternoon. I asked Charles if he Lad not died, and he seemed to be rather doubtful on the j subject. However, he wanted to have something s to eat, which I take ta be a strong proof th t he believes himself to ba yet in tne land of bieai and boots that want to be polished. Newspapers ought to be more careful what they say, or ar absent husband may be secretly rejoicing ever the news of his mother-in-law's death, while she is at I that very moment interrogating with his wife that she ought not to 11 give in to him in anything. « I was very glad to notice in the Report of the Asylum Annual Committee that so much is gained by the labour of the patients. Lurmg the last year over JE400 were realized in this way. It is not the money alone that represonts the good done by providing suitable labour for the patients, but all such labour has a tendency to lessen the monotony oi their lives. Since the Ttn-y-twll farm has bee!. taken a good maiy are employed as agricultural labourers. And I c,n speak, as an eye witness, that rone of them are over worked, but every one does just what he likes. And it is quite evident most of them do like the work, and such healthy work is bound to do good to them, both bodily and mentally, as well as being a source of profit to the institution, and thereby lessening rates that go to support it. # While on this subject of the aiylum, it has struck me forcibly in reading over the chaplain's report, why is it that some of our Noncon- formist ministers don't go there sometimes to visit their flocks. Are they not allowei to go r I know the Roman Catholic priests go there and have every accommodation for ministering to their old members. And I am sure that a great majority of the patients are Nonconformists. Really I think that, while a Dissenting person is mentally afflicted, and obliged to be confined in i a-t institution like this the ministers of his faith ought in common charity to visit him. I am aware that the chaplain is p id for his work, but, surely, those that are outside the pale of the Church of England have eculs J >1st as precious as taosn that are in, and vho can minister so well to them as the same preacho; s they were accustomed to hear before they were so severely stricken. Should this matter be taken up, I don't think that the asylum authorities would offer any objection. 1

BANQQR. ¡ THE POLICE COURT.—On Tuesday, Robert Jones, Gwein-y-gai, Llanllechid, was summoned by Inspector Temperley for working a horse in an unfit state. A fine of 5:< and costs was imposed.— Hugh Jones, servant at Wig farm, Aher, was fined 5s and costs for poaching on tho Penrhyn estate, Mr Barber prosecuted. — Thomas Humphreys, a navvy, was charged with tbe) lftrcenv of a silk umbrella, the pr perty of Mr J W. Wilson, dentist. The accused havug been it custody since the 16th inst wa3 left off 0)-, P?y- ment of a fine of 5s and costs -Charles W lliams, AlbPTt-street, Tipper Bangor, pleaded guilty to stealing a quantity of oysters, the property of Messrs R. Ban keg and Co", Liverpool, from their oyster beds in the Menai Straits A fine of 20? and costs was imposed.—Benjamin Rubertn, a journeyman baker, eued Robert Owen. High- street, for 20s, being a week's wages in lieu of notice. The case was dismissed,—Jane Roberts, a native of Llanberis, for stealing a shirt, the property of Elizabeth Hughes, Drum-street, was sentenced to one month's hard labour. BANGOR AND BEAUMARIS UNION.—T<.e fort nightly meeting was held on Wednesday, the Rev H. Davies Owen presiding. The committee ap. pointed to deal with the working of the Casual Poor Act, 1882, recommended the appointment of the inspector of police at Bangor as relieving officer for casual poor, and that the detention of tramps for two days, as laid down in the order of the Local Government Board, be left to the dis- cretion of the master of the workhouse, with authority to decide as to the admissi n of tramps into the body of the house The question of erecting separate sleeping cells was deferred, pen iing a consultation with Mr Murray Browne. The chairman, in moving the adoption of the report, said that the carrying out of the act would involve a great deal of expense to the Unien, but he failed to see how this could be avoided under the circumstances. Mr R. Roberts seconded the motion, which was agreed to. The clerk (Mr J. Thomas) reported that the out, relief for the past fortnight amounted to JE363. THE NORTH WALES ENGLISH PRESBYTHRIAN CHURCHES.—The committee appoiLted at the Rhyl Association to make arrangements for a conference of the English churches in the North Wales dis- trict, met at Bangor on Tuesday, the 16th inat. Mr J. R. Davies, Treborth, was voted to the chair, and:,there were present Messrs H. Lewis, J. Price (Bangor), James Evans, T. O. Jones (Carnarvon), Revs Lewis Ellis (secre'ar- of the ^uglish Cause Fund), J. Roberts (OneateY), T. T. Morgan (Beau- maris), J. H. Griffith, M.A. (Colwyn Bay), C. T. Astley, M.A. (Llandudno), and O. Edwards, B A. (Carnarvon), see. pro (em. It. was resolved that the next conference be beid at Ban tor on the 2Htü March that a conference of de e^ates and others interested in the work of the English churches in the different counties be held in the morning and afternoon, to be followed by a public meeting in the evening; and that Messrs J. ttoberts, M.P, Abergele, Edward Davies, Llandiuam, and R. Davies, M.P., Treborth, be request d to preside at th se meetings respectively. I,, the moning conference a paper will be read by the Rev Lewis Ellis on l-ie i'uipit bupply of the English Churches," and another paper by the Rev C. T. Astley on "The Means of Cultivating a Greater Spirit of Devotion in the Churches."—It was decided to ask the Rev Dr Edwards (Rtla), and Dr Thomas (Liverpool) to deliver addresses in the afternoon meeting on "Missionary Activ ty in the English Churches." After the papers and the addresses there will be a free discussion of topics connected with the working of the English cause. rhe Bangor friends will complete the arrangements for the public meeting. ^LECTURE.—A lecture was delivered laft Thursday night at the Queen's Head Cafe by the Rev W. L. Blackley, M.A., rector of North Waltham, HautH, on Prevention of Pauperism The lecturer explained the method of preventing pauperism by national insurance against destitution in sickness and old age. Lieut. Col. the Hon. \V. E. S^ckvillo West presided. SHIPWRECK -On Thursday last, the schooner" Tarys Lodge ran ashore at Pwll-du near Mumbles during a gale, and became a total wreck. Capt Robert Hughes, of Amlwch, was drowned, but the remainder of the crew were lended in safety. The Part/ lodfle was insured in the Bangor Mutual Ship Insurance Company. FOOTBALL. -Bangor v. Llandudno -These clubs opposed each other on the ground ef the former club on Saturday afternoon. The weather was fine and springlike, and there was consequently a large attendance of spectators, who manifested considerable interest in the progress of the game. A start was made at 3.55 p.m., and the home team at once began to press their visitors, making fre- quent attn ks upon their goal, which was very ably defended b> tlersee. T< eirperseverance, was, h. wever at length rewarded, Smith shooting the ball between the posts trom a good pass from the right wing by Roberts, in about ten minute3- trom the start. On resuming, Bangor were again to the fore, and a 11Cdt bit of passing among the forwards resulting in a second goal being kicl^ d by Smith, who was desei vedly applauded. Nothing further transpired until h:-d'-t:me. On change of ends, Llandudno started the ball, but it was spesdily take a down a-lain by the Ban- gor forwards who now made a deter- tieterminea -ttack upon the Llandudno goal, firing shot after shot in rapid ►ucaession Hersee was, however, eq ial to the emergency, and stopped each shot in a manner that drt.w forth unbounded applause from t:)e spectators. Haywood now I secured the ball, and evading the Bangor backs, made a fine run, traversing nearly the whole length of the ground. Tiie rectoubtable "Fred" was, however, quickly at his heel3, and succeeded in stopp<ng bim belore any mischief was done. After this Llaududuo were again for a consider- able time completely pinnei, the result being that another goal was obtained, this time by Jones. Llanouduo now made several determined attempts to regain their lost laurels, but their passing Jackeo. brilliancy, and they were ultimately de- tected by four goals to nil. For Llandudno, Chantry, Naters, and Maywood played well, wbilsu for Bangor the playing of Fred Jonas, R. J. Roberts, and Hay was most oroajinsnt. W", should, however, ha-vie wished to see a little less unnecessary changing on the part of oue of the Bangor centre forwards. TeamsLlandudno: Goal, M. Hersee Rev C. C. Naters (captain), S. Wilimau, balks; F. Chantry, W. Wood, E. Col. yer, half-backs E Daines, J. H. Haywood, H. Lockyer, F. Gooson. J. W. Rowlands, forwards; umpire, Mr R. Williams. Bangor: F. R. Jones W. E. R. Williams, "backs A. T. Hay, C. Jones', half-backs; David Jones, R. J. Roberts, J. Smith (captain), W. Lewis, James Jones, T. M. Jones, forwards ump.re, Mr F. R. Barber. MASONIC FU-NE -,AL.-The fuinerai of the late Mr John Jones, who was for many yeais connected with her Majesty's Probate Office at Bangor, took place on Thursday afternoon in Glanadda Cemetery. The deceased being a member of the Masonic body, and, in length of service, the second lay clerk of Bangor Cathedral, the ceremony par- took of a semi-public character, and was very largely and respectably attended. The surpliced choir of the cathedral and the Welsh parochial choir, headed by Archdeacon Evans (canon in residence), Minor Canons Fuulkes, Jones and Evans, the Rev T. R. Walters, cuiato of Llan- degai, and Dr Roland Rogers, oganist of the cathedral, pieceedbd the hearse, there being amongst the cortege several brethren of St. David's (384) and other lodges, who wore Masonic mourning. Toe St. David's J-odge was repre- sented by Brothers M. Roberts, W.M.; John iiughes.S.W.; D. Griffith Davies, J.W. D. Wynn Williams, P.M., Sec. and Dir. of Cer.; J. A. Wilson, i.G. ll" P. StubOington, tyler; Captain RoDert?, Acting S D.; Captain Rowlands, Acting J.D. J. Jones, P.M. R. Owen, P.M.; Robert Roberts, P.M. E. W. Thomas, W. Rowlands, W. Edwards, J. Williams, Ellis Roberts, T. Mills, S S. R. P. Evans, Fred. Jones, P. U. 1113; J. Ellis, P.M. 565, St. Cybi. The large attendance ot the general public testified to the respect which the decea ed gentle- man enjoyed The service was read by the Rev Daniel Evans, M.A. vicar eg Bangor, and Canon Owen Evans. Upon th? were a number of beautiful wreaths sent by friends. Mr Rowlands was the undf iti»ke;, John Davies, who has re- vflter a £ eir'ce of 40 years in the excise -15 of which hayo beea spent in Bangor—was on Thurs- "S presented oy a large body of subscribers is the Bangor d at ict with a handsome timepiece I and an illuminated address, A bracelet was also presented to Mrs Uavies. LOCAL BOARD.—At Thursday's meetiug, Mr T. L.e*is in the chair, the consideration of the charges made by tile medical men for attendance upon persons sent to the hospital during the epidemic was resumed. Mr Morgan Richards contended that the board were liable, and the accounts were gone through without prejudice, certain question- aoie patients, who were in receipt of relief, club payments, and in a position to pay their uwn bills, being excised, to enable the cleik to make further inquiry. The gas manager's salary was fixed at Y,140 a year, subject to three months' notice, the visual bonus ben.g also allowed. The clerk was voted an honorarium of JE30 for his rxtra services in connection with the epidemic,

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