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CARNARVON COUNTY COURT. TUESDAY-—Before his Honour Judge Horatio Lloyd. The Dwyran Embankment Dispute.—His Ho- nour gave judgment in this case, which came before the last court. It will be remembered that Captain Jones, of the Foel Ferry, sued Mr Job Bowen, Treflan, and Mr Hugh Thomas, Tantwr, for the sum of £38, due, as it was alleged, on ac- count of cement supplied towards the repairing of the Dwyran embankmeut, the question m dispute being who was liable for the cement.—Mr Allan- son represented the plaintiff, Mr J. Bryn Roberts appearing for Mr H. Thomas, and Mr J. H. Roberts for Mr Job Bowen.-In giving his decision, his Honour said there was no doubt that the plaintiff had supplied the proper quantity of cement for the works at Dwyran, and had entered the account against the defendants. The first item was lis. which Mr Hugh Thomas owed for one cask of cement ordered by him for the pur- {>ose of carrying out an experiment, and this iability was not disputed by Mr Thomas. It was clear that the latter only ordered the first cask, and there was no further liability on his part. Therefore, the engineer of the works ordered the remainder of the supply, and he was responsible for it. The fact that Mr Thomas used to visit the works and that he was present when the carter was engaged, was not sufficient to make out his liability. The engineer exceeded the sum of £ 100 agreed upon to carry out the work, and that with- out consulting the parties by whom he was en- gaged. The engineer contended that Mr Thomas, visiting the place so often, would be able to see when the works exceeded the sum laid down; but as that authority was not given to Mr Bowen, his Honour held that that contention utterly failed. But there was another more difficult question between the plaintiff and Mr Bowen, who was simply an agent to carry out certain work at a certain cost, but he had exceeded the authority given him, by spending a larger sum for cement than was laid down. It was quite evident throughout that Mr Bowen ordered all the cement after the first cask; and instead of exceeding his authority as agent, it was his duty to report when he had spent the £ 100, and make another charge for what was needed afterwards to complete the work.-His Honour gave judgment against Mr Hugh Thomas for lis with costs, and against Mr Bowen for the remainder with costs. Claim for Wages.—Ellen Williams, Bryn- siencyn, sued O. Rowlands, of the same place, the executor of Owen Price, for the sum of £5 12s 2d, being £ 2 wages alleged to be due, and a balance due on account of various payments made on behalf of the deceased's estate by herself out of her wages.—Mr Allanson appeared on behalf of the plaintiff, and Mr J. B. Roberts was for the defendant.-Ellen Williamson her stated that during her late employer's (Owen Price) ill- ness, and at the time of his death, she had paid various sums of money belonging t«> herself on behalf of his estate, included in which was a sum paid to Captain Jones, Voel Ferry, for coal. On the Friday previous to the death of Owen Price, she (the plaintiff) and others were in the sick-room, when Price asked Ellen Williams to hand over a bundle of keys to Owen Rowlands, so that he might have some papers which were kept in a drawer in the room. That was done, and the papers having been given to Rowlands, Owen Price said that all the money in the drawer belong- ed to the plaintiff, but asked her to pay for a quantity of coal supplied by Captain Jones. On going to the drawer on the following Sunday, the plai.ntiff found that it contained only £ 3, instead .of £ 4, as was at first supposed. She satisfied the claim of Captain Jones, but had to pay part of the money out of her own pocket.—Catherine Owen; $l$ij?rhyd. Pwyran, corroborated tLe plaintiff's •*J Evan Owen, Brynsiencyn, spoke to evidence,, irn. I > Price's furniture the effect that a part ot Uv>. « n™™ was given to Ellen WiUiams.-Ebenezer Owen, Brynsiencyn, stated that the plaintiff paid him a Brynsiencyn, stated that the plaintiff paid him a bill of E2 on account of the deceased a few days before his death. She told him (the witness) that she would rather pay the bill out of her own money than allow him to suffer for it*Nlr T. Bryn Roberts contended that the question to be settled was whether this woman was entitled to be paid a full term's for a half term's service, and he held that this was a case merely trumped up from beginning to end. The executor was aware that there was money in the drawer when Price died, because he had seen it. After Price's death, the executor heard this woman say that the money was hers. His contention was that no wages were due to plaintiff, and that no money was given her by Price, verbally or bequeathed in the will.—Owen Rowlands, the defendant, and his wife, having given their evidence, his hoaour said that he took a different view to both parties on the matter. At the same time he did not see any- thing in the evidence that should deprive the plaintiff of the money which she paid on behalf of the estate. Therefore he struck out the X2 claimed as wages, and returned judgment in favour of plaintiff for the sum of 12s Sd. The Robert Joneses of Penygroes.— Alleged Perjurij Again.—W. Ellis Roberts, butcher, Pen- ygroes, sued Robert W. Jones, Llwyndu-road, Penygroes, for E2 16s Id, due for meat supplied.— Mr J. T. Roberts appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr C. H. Rees for the defendant.—Mr Rees stated that at the previous court judgment was given for the present defendant, who was then a plaintiff, for the sum of £ 13, but afterwards the defendant, the plaintiff in this case, brought a counter claim for X,2 16s Id, for meat supplied. That time the case was adjourned, and as there was a good deal of suspicion as to how the defendant's name was entered in the plaintiff's bo ok, his honour had ordered that fvery "Robert Jones" living in Llwyndu-road should make an appearance in the next court, which, as Mr Rees thought, they had done.—W. Ellis Roberts stated that there were three "Robert Joneses" living in Llwyndu-road besides the defendant, but he would swear that he never gave meat on credit to any of them except Robert W. Jones. Being asked how the "W" between the two other words had been written above them in all the entries in the account book plaintiff stated that the whole of the name on each occasion had been written at the same time. The defendant used to deal much with him since the year 1881, and during that time he had often given him meat on credit.—His Honour here observed that the plaintiff wrote "Robert W. Jones" in September, 18S1, whilst in October following he wrote it "Robert .Jones.Robert Jones, 1, Llwyn- -du-road, said that, until three years ago, he used to buy meat from the plaintiff, but he always paid him in ready cash, and not on a month's credit.— Robert Jones, bricklayer, Madryn-terrace; Robert Jones, Tanybrynbacb; and Robert Peter Jones stated that they were never indebted to the plaintiff for meat.—Robert Jones, Felingeryg- terrace, the plaintiff" father-in-law, stated that he used to attend plaintiffs shop on Friday or Saturday nights during the last winter, and had often seen the defendant and his wife there buy ing meat on credit. During the last twelve months he had never seen money passing between the parties.—Ann Parry, Fforddhaiarn Bach, Peny- groes, spoke to having seen the defendant's wife settling some account in the plaintiff's shop one night during the last twelve months. — Henry Wil- liams, pig dealer, also stated that he used to at- tend the plaintiffs shop, and that ho paw the de- fendant there buying meat on several occasions. He did not pay qlsh for the meat. He (the wit- ness) never owed any money to W. E. Roberts, and he had never been a bankrupt.—Mary Ro- berts, the wife of the plaintiff, corroborated the statement of her husband.—Kate Jones, a little girl 12 years old, in service with the plaintiff, said she twice saw the defendant buying meat. On the first occasion, the defendant said to the plain- tiff's wife that he would pay again, and on the second occasion he told her to enter it in the books.—Mr C. H. Rees said it was evident that the defendant never owed the plaintiff any money for meat. It was not likely for him to owe him any money, as he was a well-to-do man, and he could provetothecourtthathewas in the habitaf paying ready cash for everything. And further, the plaintiff never claimed a single halfpenny until he (the defendant) sued him for £ 13.—Robert W. Jones, the defendant, said that he used to deal with the plaintiff up to about ten or thirteen weeks ago, but during the whole of that time, he had never bought on credit.—Robert Jones (Felingeryg) and Henry Williams had never seen hiit) buying meat in plaintiffs shop on credit, and therefore their statements were totally void of truth. The plaintiff owed him the sum of £13, but he never gave him a bill for that amount, as he saw him personally often enough.and he always expected to receive the full sum back in the same manner as it was given.—Jane Jones, the de- fendant's wife, confirmed what was said by her husband, and strongly denied having ever been indebted to the plaintiff.-His Honour, in giving judgment, said that shocking perjury had been committed by one side or the other m the case. On the one hand, W. Ellis Roberts stated that he had supplied meat on credit to the defendant during the last twelve months, whilst on the other hand the defendant and his wife declared that they never owed him a shilling; at the same time it was true that the plaintiff had entries in his books running on for years against Robert Jones, who used to pay every month. Again, they bad it that the plaintiff owed defendant the sum of il-i, but he (the judge) failed to understand why did not the defendant take all his meat on credit, thereby reducing the amount which the plaintiff owed him. As to the alterations made in the account book, he was of opinion that the plaintiff was perfectly honest in doing it, and that it was done for the purpose of consistency, as the first entries were debited to "Robert Jones" and not Robert W. Jones." He, therefore, gave judg- ment for the previous plaintiff (R. W. Jones) for £ 13, and in favour of W. E. Roberts for the counter-claim of £ 2 16s Id. The Hire System.—W. Jarrett Roberts, Carnar- von, sued W. Wallis, Penmynydd, Anglesey, for several instalments that were unpaid on account of the hiring of a sewing-machine and a piano. The defendant was represented by his wife, who caused a good deal of amusement in court. An order was made to pay five shillings a month. Mr Allanson was for the plaintiff. Claim for Damage*.—. Merridew, watch- maker, sued Williams and Parry, Market-street, Carnarvon, for the recovery of £7, said to be due on account of damage done to the plaintiff s goods by persons employed by the defendant, Mr Roberts, Colwyn Bay, appeared for the plain- tiff, and Mr Allanson was for the defendants.— From the statements made, it appeared that the plaintiff's son occupied a jeweller's shop at Bridge- street, and on the 7th or 8th of June, the tenancy had expired, and he intended leaving. His successors in the tenancy were the defendants, one of whom, it was alleged, called with the plaintiff's wife-the son being absent-and told WILLIAM RATHBONE, ESQ., M.P. for Arvon. T. E. ELLIS, ESQ., M.P. for Merionethshire. RENT DEDUCTION ON THE GWYDIR ESTATE.—A numerously attended meeting of farmers has been held et the Public Hall, Trefriw, with the view of calling the attention of Mr Carr, the head agent, to the depression and their grievances. A de- putation called upon that gentleman, and the chairman has received his reply, intimating that Lord Aveland will allow 20 pei cent. for three years on all farm rents, and that any case where exceptional losses have been incurred through the severity of the winter will be separately considered and dealt with. In one instance the losses sus- tained by one farmer were so severe that his lord- ship allowed him one year's rent. It would be difficult (says our correspondent) to match the harmonious relationship existing at all times between this noble and ancient Welsh family and their numerous tenants. The third annual festival of the Flintshire English Congregational Psalmody Association was held on Tuesday last, at the English Congrega- tional Church, Buckley. The association has been formed for the improvement of congregational singing in the county, and the choirs of the churches of Holywell, Greenfield, Mostyn, Bagillt, Buckley, and Mold, forming a choir of 200 voices, were present. VOLUNTEERS AT CONWAY.—Up to Wednesday, when heavy rains fell and a severe easterly gale prevailed, the 2nd Volunteer Battalion of the Royal Welsh Fusiliers (Flintshire and Carnarvon- shire), who went under canvas on Conway Marsh, enjoyed exceedingly fine weather. Lieut. Colonel Cooke, Mold, is the commanding officer, the other staff officers being Major C. Norman, 23rd R.W.F., adjutant Colonel Wright, Major Thomas, Major Frost, Surgeon-Major R. A. Pritchard, Conway Surgeons Evans, Hardman, and Jones, Llanrwst Quartermaster Harwood, Quartermaster-Sergeant Thomas Jones, Flint Sergeant-Major Leggatt, and Orderly-room Clerk, H. A. Jones, Flint. With the exception of Major Thomas all the staff officers were on parade. The number of men on parade was 798, although the total strength of the b.. Gallon in about 1200. A large number of men were absent on leave, whilst there was no necessity for the Carnarvon College to assemble, they having been already in- spected separately at the annual review of the 4th Battalion R.W.F. The companies on the ground were :—Mold, Captain Sheriff Roberts and Lieut. Harrison; Hawarden, Captain Davison and Lieutenants Harlbutt and Prince Rhyl, Lieut. Wright; Holywell, Captain Price and Lieutenant Trevor Jones; Flint, Captain Dyson and Lieutenants Johnson and Hull Caergwrle, Captain Sparrow and Lieutenant Sparrow Car- narvon, Lieutenant Hardman; Portmadoc, Captain Randal Casson Llanberis, no officer attached Conway, Captain Bagot and Lieutenant Webster; Gwydr and Llanrwst, Captain Ashley and Lieutenant Griffith. During the period of fine weather enjoyed by the men the battalion performed excellent work, and their behaviour has been all that could be desired. The regimental bands were those belonging to the Carnarvon and Flint companies. It was arranged that the inspect- ion on Wednesday should take place at eleven o'clock, but owing to the wind and rain it was postponed for an hour. Shortly after twelve there was a cessation of rain, but no sooner had the companies been placed into position and Colonel C. H. Brown. C.B., V.C., commanding the 23rd Regimental District, who was the inspecting officer, had arrived, than the unwelcome element reasserted itself, and came down in torrents. The usual manoeuvres had to be abandoned, and the inspecting officer was only able to ride hurriedly through the lines. He ex. her that the shop must be cleared of all goods by the Wednesday night following. This, it appears, was not done, and on Thursday or Friday, a great number of books were brought to the shop at the instance of the defendants, and piled on one end of the counter. On the other end were two marble clocks, valued at JE7, a cruet stand, and other things belonging to the plaintiff. Plaintiff's wife pointed out to those who were engaged by the defendants, the heavy weight of the books, and its effect on the counter, bat notwithstanding that caution, they continued to pile them, and the result was that the counter over-balanced, throw- ing the clocks and the other articles to the floor. The plaintiff stated that he had the defendants' permission to keep some goods in the shop until Wednesday night, but the defence contended that they were distinctly ordered to remove everything before that night.-The further hearing of the case was adjourned until the next court, held in September.
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CARNARVON RACES AND ATHLETIC SPORTS.— Mr J. Humphreys, secretary of the Wanderers Football Club, writes -.—Sir,—I find from letters received that the announcement in your paper of the postponement of the Athletic Club Sports, has created an impression that .the Wanderers' Athletic Festival is adjourned. Will you there- fore permit me to say that the Wanderers' Sports will be held on August 2nd in their entirety as advertised, including horse races, slate splitting competition, etc. Ellis Roberts, aged 84, well known as a guide to Snowdon, dropped down dead at Llanberis, be- tween ten and eleven o'clock on Thursday night. He was talking with some friends opposite the Snowdon Valley Hotel, when he suddenly staggered and fell, and was picked up dead. BANGOR POLICE COURT.-On Tuesday, before the mayor (Mr Thomas Lewis) and other magi- strates, William Proudley, of Chester, and James Carter, were fined, the one to 5s and costs and the other to 2s 6d and costs, for being drunk and dis- orderly; and for obstruction Robert Roberts was fined 10s and costs. A summons was issued against the London and North Western Company for the nonpayment of rates, andan'order was made to enforce the payment. For allowing a donkey to stray, Margaret Davies was fined 5s and costs. G. OSBORNE MORGAN, ESQ., J M.P. for East Denbighshire. JOHN ROBERTS, ESQ., M.P. for Flint BflPfO^gljs. pressed himself exceedingly pleased with the clean and orderly appearance of the men and the man- ner in which they turned out. Colonel Brown carefully inspected the Llanrwst company, and calling Captain Ashley forward told him that he hoped a better opportunity would be afforded him to inspect that new company, and trusted that next year he would be able to make a good report of their doings. The companies were then dis- missed to their tents. Subsequently a heavy gale blew over the camp. About three o clock, however, the weather cleared up, just when it was too late for the general enjoyment. The in- spection over, a luncheon was given at the officers' mess, there being present in addition to the officers mentioned Colonel Brown, inspecting officer; Colonel Ashton, Chester; Major Savage, Bangor; Mr Carr and Mr Henry Taylor, Chester: Captain and Mrs Hordern, Llanrwst; Mr Henshaw, Ches- ter; Mrs T. J. Johnson, Sefton Park, Liverpool; Dr and Mrs Edwards, Benarth; Aid A. Wood, Mayor of Conway; Rev H. and Mrs Rees, Con- way; Revs Ffrancon Davies and J. A. Evans, Con- way; Captain, Longshaw, Deganwy; Captain Grif- fiths, 5th L.R..V, Chester; Mr H. Lewis Conway; Mr and Mrs Prince, Hawarden; Mr and Mrs T. Dutton, Trefriw; Mrs Webster, Glanafon; Miss Webster, Cae Main; Mr and Mrs R. Court, Bron- lledraeth, Conway; Mr, Mrs, and the Misses Fan- ning Evans, Messrs O. Thomas, Amlwch; Brant, Hawarden; L. Hughes, Tanybryn; J. Sparrow, Wrexham; Major Thomas and Mrs Thomas, Car- narvon; O. Elias, P. Turner, Mr and Mrs W. L. Banks, F. Chambers, Miss Webster, Miss Dutton, Miss Lloyd Thomas, &c. JACOB'S BUDGET" is the title of a neat little volume which has just been published by Messrs Jacobs and Co., the renowned clothiers and out- fitters of Ranelagh-street, Liverpool. The Bud- get" is in every respect well got up, and contains portraits and biographies of thirty eminent states- men, military, and naval heroes, including H.R.H. Prince of Wales, Sir David Radcliffe, Right Hon W. E. Gladstone, M.P., Marquis of Salisbury, Right Hon.J.Bright, Earllddesleigh, Mr J. Chamberlain, Lord Randolph Churchill, Earl of Granville, Sir Michael H. Beach, Marquis of Hartington, Mr W H. Smith, M.P., Sir W. Harcourt, M.P., Earl of Carnarvon, Mr Parnell, Earl Dufferin, Sir R. A. Cross, Earl of Roseberry, Lord John Manners, Earl of Derby, Baron Henry de Worms, Earl of Spencer, Lord Alcester, Mr W. E. Forster, Duke of Cam- bridge, Mr Labouchere, Lord Charles Beresford, Sir Thomas Brassey, Lord Wolseley, Sir Frederick Roberts, and last appears a portrait of Mr David Jacobs, the head of the firm by whom the Budget isiss-ed The portraits are admirably got up, and the biographies are short but comprehensive. Of the literary merit of the book, we cannot speak too highly-perusal convinces the reader at once that it is from the pen of a man of no ordinary genius It is all spiced with humour and satire, and those who read but the first chapter, or even the first few lines, cannot help reading the volume through. The "great row in Parliament" during the de- bate on Jacob's new book is admirably written, the various characteristics of the eminent poli- ticians personified being represented with re- markable semblance. Those who are preeminent for their questions figure in the debate in that capacity, and those characters which are known always to bring out some argument in favour of what they discuss upon are equally well sustained. In short, we consider the book a splendid pro- duction, and can well recommend our readers to speculate the small sum which the publishers have fixed as its price, viz., threepence.
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FATAL ACCIDENT AT LLANRWST.—On Friday, Dr Evan Pierce held an inquest at Llanrwst, in the Conway Valley, North Wales, on the body of Miss Jane Holmes Gibson, aged 31, principal of Salisbury House Ladies' School, Llanrwst. It appeared that Miss Gibson had left her residence and was going for a walk towards the station, when a horse, ridden at a gallop by Hugh Wil- liams, a letter carrier, knocked her down. Thomas Wyatt, horsebreaker, said he saw the runaway horse approach Miss Gibson. She evidently thought the animal would run towards the station and not up the Llansantffraid-road, and she went towards the footbath on that side to get out of the way. The horse, however, came straight at her, and knocked her down with great force. She was conveyed home in a senseless condition, and died the next day without recovering consciousness. The jury returned a verdict that Miss Gibson died from concussion of the brain caused by being accidentally knocked down by a horse ridden by Hugh Williams. IJNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF NORTH WALES.— The names of the following students of the above college appear in the honours division of the Uni- versity of London matriculation :-R. T. Robin- son, F. J. Moffit, and J. R. Roberts Mr Robin- son's name is also marked worthy of prize." The names of the remaining eight candidates are placed in the first division. DEATH OF A CELEBRATED WELSH MINISTER. -The Rev Roger Edwards, of Mold, moderator of the North Wales Association of Calvinistic Meth- odists, died on Monday at his residence, Hill Grove. He had been a minister for more than 50 years, for many years the editor of the Connex- ional Magazine,' and was now moderator for the second time. He was one of the oldest contribu- tors to the Welsh press, and the editor of one of the earliest Welsh newspapers, Cronici yr Oes.' He was for years the joint editor of the Welsh quarterly, 'Y Traethodydd.' A Welsh novel, "Y Tri Brawd,' written by him, is one of the best which have appeared in Welsh. He was much respected, and followed his Sunday duties till within a few days of his death. The funeral, which will be a public one, is to take place at two o'clock on Friday (to-day), at Mold. THE CARDIFF RIOTS AND THE POLIUE.- The Mayor of Cardiff received a letter from the Home Secretary on Saturday, informing him that Mr John Bridge, the police magistrate of Bow-street, London, has been specially appointed to investigate the charges against the police during the present election. \f/T", JOHN BRYN ROBERTS, ESQ., • 1.. M.P. for Eivion. MAJOR CORN WALLIS YVEST, M.P. for West Denbighshire. CARNARVONSHIRE AND ANGLESEY INFIRMARY. -Weekly report July 19th, 1886. In-patients, 19. Total number of out-patients admitted since October 25th, 1885, 1243. Total number of out- patients admitted during the past week, 39. Home patients, 40. Visitors for the ensuing week Miss Williams-Ellis, and Mr Hugh Lloyd Jones. Hon Physician for ensuing week Dr Richards. Hon. surgeon for ensuing week: Dr Hughes. R. Rowlands Jones, house surgeon. Twrgwyn Calvinistic Methodist Chapel, Ban- gor, after undergoing extensive alterations, carried out by Mr Humphreys from the designs of the late Mr David Williams, architect, was reopened on Sunday, the preachers being the Revs Joseph Thomas, Carno; John Jones, and David Williams, Liverpool. BANGOR COURSING MEETING.—At a committee meeting held on Saturday, at the Castle Hotel, Bangor, Mr Pugh presiding, the resignation of Mr Evans as secretary was accepted, Mr Hamshire, who has for a long period been associated with the meeting, being unanimously elected to fill the vacancy. Major Savage was appointed comptroller, and Mr Aronson deputy comptroller Mr Steward was re-appointed judge, and T. Wilkinson, slipper. DEATH OF A CARNARVON MAGISTRATE.—With deep regret we announce the death of Mr John Dickens Whitehead, J.P., of Glangwna, Carnar- von, which took place at his residence in Scotland Armathwaite Castle, Dumfriesshire. The deceased gentleman, who was in his sixty-second year, was one of the best known justices attending the Car- narvonshire Quarter Sessions. In politics he was a staunch Conservative, and was one of the few who were instrumental in establishing the Work- ingmen's Conservative Club at Carnarvon. COLLEGE OF PRECEPTORS' ExAMINATION.-At the last examination, all the young ladies who presented themselves for examination from the Bryntysilio Ladies College, conducted by Misses Shead, were successful in all divisions. The fol- lowing distinctions were won, viz.:—Second class, 1st division, Miss L. Fraser North Road, Carnar- von, and Miss Armsden, Llanberis; Third class, 1st division, Miss M J. Williams, North Road Carnarvon, and Miss M. Jenkins, Liverpool; Third class, 3rd division, Miss L. Jones, Portdinorwic. When it is remembered that this year was the first for anv of its pupils to offer themselves for exam- ination in second class first division the result must be considered extremely satisfactory, and reflects great credit upon the Misses Shead. IN A PUBLIC-HOUSE DURING PROHIBITED HOURS—At a special court held on Thursday, John Williams, collier of Ruabon, was charged with being at theLlanfair Arms, Carnarvon about twelve o'clock on the previous night, when he was found asleep under a bed in a room on the second storey. Prisoner said that he had no intention of going into the house, and expressed his sorrow for what he had done-He was fined 2s 6d and costs. A SUNDAY SCHOOL EXCURSION-Four or five long trains left the Carnarvon station on Monday last for the Liverpool Exhibition the excursion having been organised amdngst the Sunday Schools of Carnarvon, Llanberis, Nantlle, and other places. It is believed that over 3000 mem- bers of these schools took advantage of the opportunity thus offered them of visiting Liver- pool. Atlacommittee of the Carnarvon Dog and Poultry Show, held on Wednesday, arrangements were i made to canvass the town for subscriptions. STABBING AT RUABON.—Late on Saturday evening a serious stabbing affray took place at Tai Nant, a distance of about two miles from Ruabon. Two brothers named George and William Jack- son were returning home, both being under the in- fluence of drink. An altercation arose between them, and in the scuffle which eosued, and when struggling on the ground, William pulled out his knife and stabbed George in the face in several places. A brother-in-law named David Evans, hearing a noise, ran up and separated them, wrested the knife from William, and took the other into the house. William, now mad with rage and drink, went to his own house for another knife, but before he could return some friends had contrived to hide his brother. The wounded man is under medical treatment. The other brother is now in custody. Mr Thomas Edward Ellis, who succeeds a Un- ionist Liberal in the representation of Merioneth- shire, is (says the Pall Mall Gazette) one of the most interesting of the new members. He is a clever young Welshman, the son of a tenant farmer in the county, who was designed for the Methodist ministry, but went up to Oxford (New College), did well there (taking honours in classics and modern history), became interested in social and political questions, and has now found him- self, at the age of 26, in Parliament. He is a tho- rough Welshman, an advanced Radical, an ener- getic Calvinistic Methodist, a fluent Welsh speaker, a frequent contributor to the Welsh press, and, according to one of the national journals, he is going to open a new political life to the Welsh people." The testimony of his oppo- nents is yet more decisive. Mr Ellis, they say, is "not unlike the youths who sit as Irish members," and he will become the "Parnell of Wales." At present he is private secretary to Mr. Brunner, formerly member and now defeated Liberal candi- date for the Northwich Division of Cheshire. Be- fore going to Oxford Mr Ellis was educated at Bala College, at the University College of Wales, Aberystwyth, and at Llanuwchlyn, Bala. Colonel Ruck, the chief-constable of Carnarvon- shire, has, we understand, rescinded the order of his predecessor (Major Clayton) prohibiting the members of the force from allowing their whiskers and beards to grow. LEGAL.—We are glad to understand that Mr Hugh C. Vincent, of Treborth Uchaf (son of the late Vicar of Carnarvon), has successfully passed his final examination before the Incorporated Law Society. Mr Vincent has served his articles with Mr Charles A. Jonns, of Carnarvon. STUART RENDEL, ESQ., M.P. for Montgomeryshire. G. T. KEN YON, ESQ., M.P. for Denbigh Boroughs. MoBBrNG A CONDEMNED MURDERER.- A strange and exciting scene took place at the railway sta- tion, Shrewsbury, and in front of the prison which is near it, and is used jointly by the counties of Shropshire and Montgomeryshire,upon the arrival of the mail train from Welshpool on Friday night. That day a man named William Samuels, a tradesman of Welshpool, had been convicted and sentenced to death for the poison- ing, at Welshpool, of a grocer's assistant named William Mabbotts, whose wife and family reside in Shrewsbury. Samuels, with four or five officers, arrived at the station about 10 p.m., and was met by a large and very excited crowd, who groaned, hissed, and threatened to mob him. The prisoner, who grew alarmed, was led across the station and let out by a back way almost in front of the prison. He was followed by those who had gained access to the platforms, whose numbers were largely augmented by another crowd in the street. The excitement here increased tenfold,and the few yards to the prison entrance were tra versed with the greatest possible difficulty and danger. The hooting and hissing increased, stones were thrown, noisy demands made that the officers should let the crowd "have their own way with him," and one police officer had his uniform torn in his efforts to protect the prisoner, who,however, was eventually safely lodged within the prison wall. CHURCH WORK AT AMLWCH.—A few days ago the Lord Bishop of Bangor held a confirmation service at the parish church of Amlwch. During the service his lordship delivered a most eloquent but simple address in English, and afterwards spoke at length in the Welsh language. Both ad- dresses were thoroughly appreciated by a large congregation. The service over, a large company assembled at a luncheon given by the rural dean at the Dinorben Arms Hotel, and during the course of the proceedings his lordship gave a capital address, in the course of which he exhorted the laymen of the parish to do all in their power to promote the principles and prosperity of the Church, as well as the extension of its influences, with the view to assist in the promulgation of its i tenets in Wales. SAD CASE OF DROWNING AT PORTDINORWIC. —Mr J. H. Roberts, the coroner for Carnarvon- shire, on Monday held an inquest, at Portdinor- wic, on the body of Edgar White, aged five, the child of E. White, a gamekeeper in the employ of Mr Assheton Smith, Vaynol Park. It appeared that on Sunday evening White and the child were left at home by the wife. The former,who resides within the walls of the park, had occasion to leave the house about seven o'clock, but W-.j11 returned, about half an hour later, the child was found to be missing. Close to the house was a duck pond, about a yard in depth, and upon a search being made the body of the little one was discovered in the water, and immediately taken out. Dr O. T. Jones was sent for, and he pro- nounced life to be extinct. It is conjectured that the deceased, after straying from the house, fell into the pond whilst playing on the bank. A verdict of Accidentally drowned was returned. CYMRO Du" AT BANGOR.—An exceJont con- cert was held at Ebenezer Chapel, Bangor, on Tue3day night, for the benefit of Mr Alexander Henderson ("Y Cymro Du"). In addition to this well-known soloist, other eminent artistes, includ- ing Miss Jones (Mair Menai), Miss Gayney Griffiths, Mr J. H. Dew, and Iorwerth ap Owain, took part in the concert. The chair was taken by the Rev D. S. Davies. The Lord Bishop of Bangor will hold an ordination service on Sunday next at Christ Church, Carnarvon. An alarming accident occurred on Wednesday at Howard's-hall, Pontypridd. As an audience was watching the representation of Called Back," the raised gallery at the back of the hall suddenly gave way, and all upon it became engulphed among the beams and planks. One woman was badly injured, but the rest escaped comparatively unhurt. At a vestry meeting held at Llanrhaiadr, near Denbigh, it was unanimously resolved not to pay the next tithe demand unless a large abatement was made. THE BARON-HILL ESTATE.—At the half-yearly rent audit dinner of the Baron-hill estate, which was held at the Williams-Bulkeley Arms Hotel, Beaumaris, the following resolution was proposed by Councillor Hugh Thomas, and carried unani- mously-" That the tenants present at the rent audit respectfully beg to return to Sir Richard Bulkeley their best thanks for the liberal and timely reduction of 15 per cent. from their rents-a, reduction which they highly appreciate in the pre- sent depressed state of agriculture." An Aberystwyth correspondent states that it is the intention of Mr David Davies, the Liberal Unionist candidate for Cardiganshire at the recent election, to petition for a recount and scrutiny, Mr Bowen Rowlands, Q.C., having been returned by only nine votes.
Family Notices
Jttrtbs, damages, 1ub JMTS. BIRTHS. Davies-July 11, the wife of Mr Robert Davies, 2, Prince's-street, Rhyl, of a son. Evans-July 10, at 12, Lightfoot-street, Chester, the wife of Mr T. W. Evans, of a daughter. Evans-July 17, at 13, Clifton-street, Wigan, the wife of the Rev J. Roberts-Evans. of a daughter. Griffiths-July 7, the wife of Mr John Griffitbe (Tenorydd Eryri), Old Turnpike, Bethesda, of a daughter. Harper—July 4, at the Snowdon Vaults, Carnarvon, the wife of Mr James E. Harper, of a daughter. Hughes July 11, at 14, James-street, Oxton, Liver- pool, the wife of Mr T. R. Hughes, barrister-at-law, of a son. Humphreys—.July 1, at Plas Llanddyfnan, Llangefni^ the wife of Mr E. G. Humphreys, of a son. Jones —July 5, the wife of Mr Edward Jones, jo'ner, Primrose-hill, Holywell, of a daughter. Jones—July 1, the wife of Mr William Jones, book- seller, High-street, Holywell, of a daughter. Jones- July 9, at Dorfil-street, Blaenau Festiniog, the wife of Mr Owen R. Jones (Llafurfab), of a son. Nicholson—July 7, the wife of the Rev T. Nicholsori, Denbigh, of a son. Owen—July 8, at Gwynfa, Carnarvon, the wife of the late Rev H. W. Owen, of a daughter. Owens-July 2, the wife of Mr Owens, saddler, Church-street, Llangefni, of a son. Williams—July 11, the wife of Mr Elias Williams, Peri View, Llandegai Mountain, of a daughter. MARRIAGES. Bellis—Roberts—July 14, at St Cybi's Church, Holy- head, by the Rev W. E. Jones, curate, Mr Richard Bellis to Mrs Susannah Roberts,—both of Holy- head. Henderson—Roberts—July 13, by license, at the Registrar's Office, Carnarvon, l>y Mr Daniel Tho- mas, Mr Alexander Henderson,^Baladeulyn, to Miss Jane Roberts, Shop, -both of Nantlle. Hughes- Edwards June 26, at Oakland, San Fran- cisco, by the Rev Moses Williams, Mr John Hughes, of the steam hip Tiburon," of the San Francisco Company & North Pacific R. R., eldest son of Mr John Hughes, baker, 335, High-street, Bangor, to Miss Elizabeth Edwards, daughter of Mr J. Ed- wards. Four Alls, near Bangor. Jones Lewis—July 15, at Pendref Chapel. Mold, by the Rev W. Thomas, Thomas Jones, accountant, National Provincial Bank of England, Limited, Portmadoc, to Jane, youngest daughter of Mr Humphrey Lewis, 76, High-street, Mold. Jones Whittaker—At the Parish Church, Menai Bridge, by the Rev W. C. Edwards, M.A., vicar, Mr William Francis Jones, M.R.C.S., London, L.R.C.P. and L.M., to Mrs Edwin Whittaker, Minydon, Menai Bridge. Jones—Gray—July 6, at the Baptist Chapel, Holy- head, by the Rev J. R. Davies and the Rev W. Lloyd, Mr Owen Jones, Llewelyn-street, to Miss Elizabeth Gray, Bodfeirig,-both of Aberffraw. Jones—Williams July 6, at the Tabernacle Chapel, Holvhead, by the Rev W. Lloyd, Mr Owen Jones to Miss Ellen Williams,—both of Holyhead. Joseph-Owens—July 10, at the Tabernacle Chapel, Blaenau Festiniog, by the Rev T. J. Wheldon, B.A., Mr Manasseh Joseph, Lord-street, to Miss Owen, Bryn Tegai,-both of Festiniog. Jones—Williams—July 14, at the New Tabernacle, Holyhead, by the Rev William Lloyd, Mr John Jones, 32, Blackbridge, to Miss Anne Williams, 5, Weston street,-both of Holyhead. Roberts—Thomas—July 14, by license, at the New Tabernacle, Holyhead, by the Rev W. Lloyd and the Rev H. M. Hughes, the Rev O. Lewis Roberts, Congregational Minister, Cardiff, to Miss Anne Thomas, daughter of the late Mr Owen Thomas, Neuadd, Cemaes, Anglesey. Roddick—Roberts June 16, at the Tabernacle Chapel, Bangor, by the Rev Daniel Rowlands, Mr James Roddick, Lledwigao, to Miss Hannah C. Roberts, Crewe,—both of Llangristiolus. Thomas-Roberts- July 13, by license, at Llanbeblig Church, Carnarvon, by the Rev J. W. Wynne Jones, vicar, Captain Thomas, of the brigantine "Sarah Bridget," Bangor, to Miss Maggie Roberts, second daughter of Mr Thomas Roberts, Vaynol Arms Imi, Palace-street, Carnarvon. Williams—Davies—June 23, at St George's Cathedral, Cape Town, Africa, by the Rev W. M. K. Wells, Mr D. Williams, of Pontardawe, Glamorganshire, to Annie Davies (Geneth Meilwch), daughter of D. Davies, West Cottage, Golden Grove, Carmarthen. Williams —Hughes—July 9, at the New Tabernacle, Holyhead, by the Rev William Lloyd, Mr William Williams, jun., 12, Vulcan-street, to Miss Anne Hughes, daughter of Mr Richard Hughes, Llan- fain, both of Holyhead. Williams—Jones—June 23, at the Parish Church, Llanddeusant, by the Rev T. Meredith, vicar, Mr John Henry Williams, Albert House, Llauddeusant, to Miss Emily Jones, Mona House, Bodedern. Williams—Jones July 2, at Salem Chapel, Dol- gelley, by the Rev R. Roberts, in the presence of the registrar, Mr E. Ylltyr Williams, stationer, &c., to Miss Jane Jones, Idris-terrace,- both of Dolgelley. Williams Williams— July 12, at St Mary's Church, Bootle, Liverpool, by the Rev W. H Neep, curate, Mr William Henry Williams to Mary Anne Wil- iams, — both of Bootle. DEATHS. Gibson July 10, at Salisbury House, Llanrwst, aged 31 years, Jane f'olmes, eldest daughter of Mr W. Gibson, Birkenhead. Davies—July 28, at Ivy House, Bala, Guise, the be- loved child of the Rev D. Davies Davies-July 10, aged thirteen montns, Mary Ellen Davies, the beloved child of the Rev D. E. Davies, Rhianfa, Pwllheli. Davies—July 7, aged 78 years, at Bryn Meirion, Fes- tiniog, Mrs Laura Davies, mother-in-law of Mr W. C. Jones, Pengwern Arms, Festiniog. Jones-July 9, at < dandwr, St Asaph, aged 64 years,. Mr John Jones, relieving officer. Jones—July 8, at the residence of her brother-in-law,. 3, Vronheulog-terrace, Upper Bangor, aged 41 years, Mrs Mary Elizabeth, formerly of Callao. Jones July 2, at Maidstone, from disease of the liver, Frederick Arthur, only son of the Rev W. E. Jones, rector of Bylchau, Denbighshire. Jones—July 4, at Penroe Farm, Mostyn, aged 62 years, Mr Robert Jones, of Plastirion, Whitford. Jones-July 12, aged 34 years, Mr L. R. Jones, Ddol, Cwm, Penmachno. Morgan—July 4, at Mona-terrace, Penrhewl, St Asaph, aged 22 years, Ellen, daughter of Mr Llew- elyn Morgan. Owen—July 10, at her residence, Bodowen, Carnar- von, aged 86'years, Catherine, relict of the late Captain John Owen, of Ty Coch, Castle-street, of the same town. Parry-July 10, after severe illness for several months, Ellen Parry, relict of the late William Parry, Llan, Llanllechid, aged 71 years. Williams—July 7, aged 81 years, Mrs Grace Wil- liams, the wife of Mr William Williams, 56, Braich- melyn, Bethesda. Williams—July 6, at Eirianfa, Llanrhaiadr-yn-moch- nant, aged 55 years, Dr Williams, formerly of Bala and Dolgelley. Williams—July 12, after prolonged illness, of palsy, aged 69 years, Mrs Jane Williams, the wife of Mr William Williams, Glanrafon, Roewen, near Con- way. Printed (for the WELSH NATIONAL NEWSPAPER. COMPANY, LIMITED), by D. W. Davies, at his office, Balaclava Road, Xew Harbour, Carnar- von, July 23rd, 1886.