The North Wales Express

■ The writ for the Merionethshire election was received by the returning officer on Tuesday. The nomination has been fixed for Tuesday, May 2, and the polling for Sat- utday, May 6. ■" ■ i

Visit of the Duke and Duchess to Llandudno. Brilliant sunshine enhanced the success of the Royal visit to Llandudno on Wednes- day afternoon. The town was very gaily and artisically decorated for the occasion. When the Duke and Duchess of York ar- rived at the seaside resort, Mr John Owen, chairman of the District Council, handed the Duke an address of welcome in album form, with views of the locality, to which his Royal Highness made a gracious re- sponse. The distinguished visitors having entered the carriages in waiting, the pro- cession passed along the front to the Pier Pavilion, where a concert was given in aid of local charities. The concert began with the singing of "Crug-y-Bar" by the choir and the audience, the orchestra accompanying. Madame Williams-Penn gave "Ivlyfi sy'n magu'r Baban" and "Y Fam a'i Baban." Mr Ma- doc Davies sang "Gwlad y Delyn," and "Glyndwr." The choir contributed "Gwen- ith Gwyn," "Yr Haf," and "Aberystwyth." The orchestra performed a selection of Welsh airs. The choir and audience joined in sifriging; "Hen Wlad fy Nhadau," Mr Ma- doc Davies taking the solos. The concert concluded with the National Anthem by the orchestra. The choir sang superbly, and the soloists all did well. The climax was reached during the rendering of the Welsh National Anthem, with which the choir concluded their enjoyable task. Dur- ing an interval Hwfa Monj the Archdruid of Wales, who occupied a seat on the dais, was conducted by Mr T. T. Marks to their Royal Highnesses. His commanding figure was arrayed in flowing Druidical robes of white silk, with a breastplate of beaten gold. On his head was a chaplet of oak leaves, which contrasted1 with the white-ness of his locks. On his feet were white sandals. Mr Marks said the Archdruid would deliver two stanzas addressed to the Duke and Duchess, and Hwfa Mon, in his clear, so- norous voice delivered the following Eng- lynion: — Wele ein Duke yw Haul ein dydd,—wcdd hygar, A'i Dduges. ddihefelydd, Eu moliant fel rhamant rhydd, Emyna y mor a'r mynydd. Sylwch ar yr urddasolion — mae eu swyn Yn fflainia serch ein calon. Eu taith trwy y wlad,-harddwlad hon Fawrygir tra tyrfa'r eigion. The Royal party left the Pavilion, and the Duke and Duchess, with Lord and Lady Carrington, the Hon. Derek Keppel, and Mr T. T. Marks, walked down to the pier- head, whence the bay and the boundary headlands are seen at their best. On their Royal Highnesses returning to the carriage, the procession started for the station, mov- ing thither by way of North and South Parade and Mostyn street. The special train stood where it was drawn up at the arrival, and steamed away, amid the ring- ing cheers of the spectators. TO-DAY'S PROGRAMME. To-day the Duke and Duchess leave Gwydr Castle by road at 11 a.m. for a drive through Bettwsycoed, thence via. Capel Curig and the pass to Llanberis, on a visit to Mr Assheton Smith's slate quarries. Earl Carrington and the remainder of the Gwydyr guests will perform the journey by train to Portdinorwic, thence by Mr Assheton Smith's private railway to the quarries. Here they will be entertained to luncheon at the Hon. W. W. Vivian's office, and the return to Gwydr will be accomplished by rail, the distinguished party returning to Llanrwst by 6.10 p.m. GWYDYR CASTLE. Gwydyr Castle, where the Duke and Duchess of York are staying as the guests of Lord Carrington, is one of the finest his- torical mansions m ithe country. It is generally described as an Elizabethan build- ing, but many parts of it are clearly older than the "spacious times" of the sixteenth century. No attempt has been made to modernise the interior, which, with its low- roofed rooms, oaken floors, ceilings, and fur- niture, is stijll (practically in its original condition. One of the rooms contains a bed which was occupied both by Queen Elizabeth and Charles I., Queen Elizabeth in the course of a tour in 1568, and Charles I. when he fled to Wales after the Battle of Chester. The castle has been in the posses- sion of Lord Carrington since 1896.

Death of a Clergyman. V.r m On Sunday, the death took place at Plas Gwyn, Llanrug, of the Rev James Parry, a retired clergyman of the Church of Eng- land. The deceased gentleman was edu- cated at Jesus College, Oxford, and gradu- ated B.A. in 1834. He resigned his charge in 1881. The funeral, which will be of a semi-private character, will take place at Llanrug on Friday at two o'clock.

I Welsh Edueational Exhibition. I The authorities of the Paris Exhibition of 1900 have set apart a considerable space for the education section, and have arranged that in one building the educational exhibits from all the chief countries of the world shall be shown side by side. The exhibits from England, Scotland, Ireland, and Wales will occupy separate portions of the space allot- ted to the United Kingdom. The unique position of education in Wales, with its perfect graduation from the infants' school to the University, should be made a strong feature of the Welsh exhibit, and the educa- 1 tion committee of the Royal Commission has r^ran^ad 'that la, prelfniinary educational exhibition be held at Cardiff, in July, this year. from which selections will be made for the Welsh education exhibit at Paris. In order to render this scheme a success and I to make the exhibition worthy of the Prin- I cipality, it is desirable that all persons in -Wales who (arte (interested fn Education I should co-operate with zeal and enthusiasm. Similar exhibitions will be held: in London and Edinburgh next January, and it is hoped tthat the Car diff Exhibition, although held six months earlier, may challenge compari- (that the Cardiff Exhibition, although held < son with these, both in the number and the Equality of its exhibits. With this aim in J view, all member* of the teaching profession I in Wales are cordially invited to assist the Committee by sending to Cardiff apparatus for teaching, and it is especially desired that such apparatus should come, not only from town schools, but also from schools in the rural parts of wales. Pupal teachers in ele- mentary schools should also be encouraged to compete for the prizes offered by the Com- mittee. It is requested that notice of the intention to send apparatus and other ex- hibits fcr the exhibition shall reach the I honorary secretary (Mr A. Taylor) not later than June 1st, 1899, when proper entry forms will be supplied..

"In point of style, appearance, and general 'get up.' 'Young Wales' will compare verv favourably with anything: of the kind which has been published in Wales. It$ usefulness will increase with everv month of •ts existence."—"South Wales Doily News."

Throwing their Bread on the Waters. Recently there was a distribution in your town of some dainty packets marked "with Brown & Poison's compliments." Brown & Polson have thus been throwing their bred on the waters, with confidence that it will come to them again, for each packet contained samples of their PATENT CORN FLOUR and PAISLEY FLOUR, two articles which should be in every household. The Patent" Corn Flour, their best quality, has a most delicate flavour, and is of the utmost purity. Though a little dearer than ordinary corn flour, it goes a long way, and less of it is required for a pudding than of any other make. The Paisley Flour, lately introduced, is already very popular owing to its excellent qualities in raising and improving scones, cakes, and home-bread. Bread made with it is digestible even when new, and baking with it is so simple that it really" makes home-baking a pleasure." Brown & Poison only ask every lady who received the samples to give them a fair trial, and if she likes them to ask them from her grocer, and be sure to ask for the Patent" corn flour. Ask for Brown 8f Poison3s Patent99 Com Flour —BEST QUALITY—and be sure that you get it. ¿. ,'<' *v

I CARNARVON. SUNDAY SERVICES. CHURCH OF ENGLAND. I CHURCH OF ENGLAND. I Vicar,-Rev J W Wynne Jones, M.A. Christ Church 8, Holy Communion 11, Matins 6-30, Even Song St. David's Rev Gwilym Lewis, B.A. 10-30, Matins 6, Even Song St. Mary's Rev E H Griiffths, B,A. 8-30, Holy Communion, 10, Matins 6. Even Song Llanbeblig Rev D. Alban Lloyd, B.A 10, Matins 6, Even Song BAPTIST. Caersalem. OALVINISXIC METHODIST. Castle Square (English)..IRev Ellis Edward". M.A. Moriah Rev John T. Job, C arnddi Engedi. Rev D. Morgan Richards, Capel Coch. Guild Hall (Shiioh).. Rev.'i hos Hughes, bu>okport Rev W. Hobley, bontnewydd. CONGREGATIONALIST. Salem 10, Rev E. R. Thomas, Bethel, 6, Hwfa Mon. Pendref 10, Hwia Mon. 6, Rev E. R. 'thumbs, Betiiei WESLEYAN. WESLEY AN. English Chapel.. 10 30 and C, Rev Prank Edwards. KUsntzer 10, Mr. J. P. Jones. [' 6, Rev T. N. Roberts. ROMAN CATHOLIC. | St. Peter and Paul Kev Father Jones. COUNTY POLICE COURT. — On Sat- urday, before Dr Taylor Morgan and other I magistrates, Griffith Morris, Llanllyfni, and James Clarkson, Llanllyfni, were fined 2s I I 6d and costs for drunkenness.—An applica- I I tion made by John Williams, Portdinorwic, I I for an order exempting his child from vac- cination was refused. .1. COUNTY SCHOOL: OPEN SCHOLAR- SHIP. — H. Parry Jones, a pupil of this school, has been elected to the first open f f classical scholarship of £ 80 a year for four ¡ years at Jesus College, Oxford. All such scholarships are open to competition to can- didates from all parts of the United King- dom and not confined to Welsh candidates as is the case with the other scholarships awarded at this college. This is the second scholarship gained at Oxford direct from .the school. i GWYRFAI DISTRICT COUNCIL.—A meeting of the Council was held on Saturday at the Institute, Mr H. Parry (the retiring chairman)presiding over the preliminary pro- ceedings.—Mir Thomas Jones (Waenfawr) was sleeted chairman for the ensuing year, and Mr J. Morris Williams vice-chairman, j A committee appointed to consider what steps should be taken to fill the vacant sur- j veyorship recommended that a successor should be advertised for. In the course of j a discussion which took place, several mem- ) bers expressed the opinion that too much work was being placed upon the shoulders of the surveyor, this being one of tile reasons given by Mr W. J. Davies for resigning. Ul- ¡ I timately it was resolved not to advertise, and to consider the matter further at the next I meeting. Y.M.C.A. — The first miscellaneous meeting, in connection with this society I was held at the Society Rooms, Turf square, on Thursday evening, Dr Fraser, Craigy- I don presiding. Part was taken in the pro- ceedings by the following: — Messrs H. Richards, St. David's road; J. Richards, do.; David Lloyd, Pool street; John Owen, Newborough street, Rees Williams, Victor- ia road W. LI. Fletcher, Cliffe; W. Tho- mas, Pool street; W. H. Jones, Pool lane William Evans, R. Lewis, Snowdon street; Captain Jones, North road; W. Walter I Williams, Castle Hotel; J. Williams, and R. Arthur Jones, Pool side. The accom- 1 panists were Messrs Howell Evans, New- borough street, and J. Lewis Jones, Pen- dref Temperance. On the motion of Mr J. Hughes, Clarke terrace, seconded by Mr Robert Jeffreys, a hearty vote of thanks was accorded the chairman, and all those who took part in the meeting. The-secre- taries were Messrs J. Williams, Pool hill, Stnd J. Wynne Parry, Tithebarn street. VESTRY MEETING.—A well-attended meeting was held this (Thursday) morning, at Llanbeblig Church. The chair was occu- pied by the Vicar (the Rev J. W. Wynne Jones, M.A.), who at the outset, read the i minutes of the last meeting. These having j been confirmed, the .Vicar remarked that he j was pleased to see so many present, as it showed that some interest was taken in the Vetry by the parishioners. The only busi- ness that morning was to elect wardens for I the ensuing year. He might say that the two who were in office had done their work most satisfactorily.—Councillor Griffith Owen proposed the re-election of Mr Owen Roberts, High street.—This was seconded by Mr J. Hughes, Clarke terrace, and carried nnanimously.-The Vicar then re-appointed Mr Jones-Roberts as his warden.-The bal- ance sheet for last year was submitted, and it appeared that there was a balance in hand of over £ 28, an increase of £ 11 on the sum. at the end of the previous year.—A vote of thanks to the Vicar, proposed by Mr John Williams, Victoria street, brought the meet- ing to a close. BOROUGH MAGISTRATES' COURT. — On Monday, before Messrs J. R. Prit- chard (chairman), Edward Hughes, Hugh Jones, and J. R. Hughes. « DRUNKENNESS.—Robert Jones, South S Penrallt, was fined 5s and costs for being drunk and disorderly in Northgate street, and for a similar offence a young lad named Robert Williams, Palace street, was fined 2s 6d and costs for being drunk and dis- orderly and a similar charge was brought ngainst a Beaumaris militiaman, named James Boyd,who, it was alleged, attempted to strike a police officer with a belt as he was being taken into custody. Defendant was fined 10s and 3s 6d costs. NO LIGHT. — Ellis Jones, Gaerwen, Rhostryfan, was fined Is and costs for riding a bicycle without light. DISMISSED. — Marv Lloyd, 33, Baptist y street, was summoned by Miriam Hughes, J 35, Baptist street, for threatening her.— Complainant said that she could not get a minute's peace from defendant,who was al- ways calling her all kinds of names, and had on several occasions threatened her. A similar statement was made by defendant, and evidence was called on both sides.—The Bench dismissed the case. CRUELTY TO A HORSE. — William Owen, servant in the employ of William Griffith. Williams, Gwredog Farm, was charged with having wcrked a horse whilst in an unfit state on the 2nd March. His employer was also charged with having caused the animal to be worked.—Inspector Douty, of the R.S.P.C.A., prosecuted, and Mr J. T. Roberts defended.—For the pro- secution evidence was given by P.C. 42 to the effect that he saw the horse on the date in question attached to a loaded cart. It was very lame in the off fore leg, and evi- dently it suffered intense pain. The con- stable called the defendant Owen's atten- tion to it, and the latter remarked that the animal must be suffering or else it would not be lamè.- The Inspector said that he examined the animal, and found that it was unfit for work on hard roads, the foot being very tender.—The Bench fined Wil- liam°Owen Is and costs, and his employer 10s and costs. LICENCING PROSECUTION. — David Pugh, licensee of th.) Gomer Inn, North- gate street, was charged with having sold drink to a drunken person.—Mr J. T. Ro- berts prosecuted cn behalf of the police, and Mr Richard Roberts defended.—For the prosecution, Constables 41 and 15 said that about 9.30 p.m. 011 the 15th inst. they found a lad, 17 years of age, named Henry 1. 1 Humphreys, lying drunk in James's Court. They took him to the police station, and called Dr Evans to attend upon him. He was helplessly drunk, and had to he wrap- ped up in warm blankets in order that he might be brought to his proper senses. He did not regain consciousness for over three hours.—The lad gave evidence to the effect that about 6.30 p.m. on the day in question lie and another lad went to the Garnons Arms, and had a glass of beer each. As they were going out they met another lad, who had a bottle of whiskey, which they drank, and afterwards sent for another six- penny-worth. This they also drank to- gether with a further quantity. Subse- quently they went to the Gomer Inn, and called for a glass of beer, which was given them. He had only just tasted the beer when he became ill, and was sent out at once by the landlady. The lad said that he felt "funny" when he entered the Gomer Inn.—The other lads said that they went into the Gcmer Inn. Humphreys was very drunk. They were served with the beer by the landlady, Mrs Pugh. As soon as he became ill he was turned out by Mrs Pugh, and the other lads followed him. They took him to James' Court, where he was found by the police lying dead drunk in a, pod of water.—For the defence it?.was said that there was nothing in the lad's ap- pearance which would lead one to say that he was under the influence of drink.—Evi- dence was given by the landlady and John Jones, Ty'rallt, Llanrug. the latter stating that when the lad entered there was nothing in his appearance to show that he was in drink.—The Bench considered that sufficient care had not been exercised, although it was not a serious case. They would im- pose a nominal fine of 5s and costs. ALLEGED LARCENY Morgan Ellis, Mountain street, was called to answer a charge of stealing a. Quantity of fat from the slaughter house in Balaclava road. De- fendant appeared in court under the influ- ence of drink, and he was remanded in custody for seven days.

PWLLHELI C0I2TY Before Messrs E. Carreg (chairman), O. Evans, J. G. Jones, and Rev J. C. Wil- liams Ellis. „J £ TERmG THE WORDING OF AX ORDER Mr Wiiliam George applied that the wording of an affiliation order made in the case of Jane Williams v. John Roberts should be altered so as to make the pay- ments under the order to begin from the date of the birth of the child and not from the date of the issuing of the order.- Granted. CRUELTY TO ANIMALS—James Wil- liams, Llanengan, was summoned by In- spector Dowty, of the S.P.C.A., for cruelty to a cow. The complainant and P.C. John Rowlands saw the animal in a cow house emaciated and hardly able to walk. There. was only a little cut gorse partly chaffed in the place, and the cow-house was filthy. Near by was a small bundle of mouldy hay. The cow was undoubtedly in a state of semi- starvation,—-Mr J. T. Howells defended. Evidence was given to prove that the animal had calved early in the year and had not re- covered. Barley and India corn were given her. An independent witness saw Indian corn mixed with the chaff. The cow was not in a very bad condition. Dismissed.- The same defendant was fined 2s. costs 9s, for neglecting to provide food for a tame rabbit. When Mr Dowty and P.C. Rowlands saw the rabbit it was simply skin and bones. As many of the people in the court laughed during the hearing of the case, Mr Dowty expressed his astonishment as cruelty was cruelty whether practised towards a human being or a rabbit. He only wanted fair play, and couldsnot see what was there to laugh in a case of cruelty towards a rabbit. When he handed a carrot it ate it ravenously. There was not a particle of food for it anywhere in the shedo-The defence was that the rab- bit belonged to the children.—James Wil- liams was further charged with cruelty to his children. As Mrs Williams was also charged, but was not in court, Mr E. R. Davies, who represented the S.F.C.C., asked for adjournment. Mr J. T. Howells was for the defendants—Ad- journed. — Griffith and Margaret Roberts, Felin Isaf, Llangian, appeared to answer charges of having cruelly neglected their five children, by not washing, cleaning and properly attending to them. Mr E. R. Davi'es prosecuted on behalf of the S.P.C.C. Inspector Rowlands, supported by Dr Gri- ffith, Castellmarch, proved that the house was small, filthy, and full of abominable stench. All the children were covered with vermin. The cradle where the baby was was shockingly dirty. The two chil- dren shown in court were much better than when the witnesses last saw them. Some of the children were in filthy rags.—Mr Alfred Ivor Pa;rry defended. The defence was that Margaret Roberts was ill and not. able to attend to the children, and that she had failed to get a servant. In cross-examination Gri- ffith Roberts said that the dirty rags had been removed by the second time the officers called. Hft did not wash thl" children, though he dressed them when Mrs Roberts was nl. Fined, ICs costs, 2s 6d. — Wil- liam and Jane Owens, Ty'nj-ffynon, Myn- ytho, were also charged with neglecting five of their children. The eviderce produced by Mr E. R. Davies and Inspector Row- lands, on behalf of the S.P.C.C., was about the same as in the last case. The children were fairly well fed, but they were over- run by vermin. Some of them had the itch. Dr Griffith sa.id that the health of the children was endangered. The male de- fendant worked at Llanllyfni, and did not come home only once a month. The mother was fined 5s-, costs 9s 6d.

BIRTHS MARRIAGES, & DEATHS BIRTHS. Evans—April 20, at 4, Beuno terrace, Bont- newydd, the wife of Mr George Evans, of a. son. MARRIAGES. Williams—Jones—April 19, at the North Strand Church, Dublin, by the Rev J. Connell, M.A., William Hugh, eldest son of Wm. Williams, Penrhosgarnedd, Ban- gor, to Margaret Elizabeth (Maggie) only child of Edward Jones, Strandville Avenue, North Strand, Dublin, late of Bangor. Whitchurch-Ellis-April 18, by license at, Pendref chapel, Carnarvon, by the Rev LI. Bryniog Roberts, and Mr T. G. Jones, Mr J. A. T. Whitchurch, 22, Lleyn street, Pwllheli, to Miss Jane Ellis, 2, Rowland street, Carnarvon. Williams— Griffith-April 22nd, at Salem chapel, Carnarvon, by the Rev D. Stanley Jones, and Mr T. G. Jones, Mr Thomas Williams, 1, South Penrallt, son of the late Capt John Williams, to Miss. Jane Griffith 14, Segontium terrace,—both of Carnarvon. DEATHS Roberts-April 18, at Porthdafaroh Farm, Holyhead, Mr Owen Roberts, aged 66 years. Davies—April 22, aged 36 years, Mr Davies, 9, Dinorwic street, Carnarvon (clerk in the employ of Mr Griffith Jones, iron- monger, Carnarvon) and previously in the booking offioe at the Railway Station. Jones—April 20, at Wesley street, Carnar- von, Mrs Ellen Jones, the wife of Mr R. Jones, boilermaker. Junes-April 23 .t the Cot?*re Hospital, Carnarvon, Mr William Jones, joiner, Crown street, Carnarvon, aged 46 years.

In the April number of "Y Geninen," most readers will turn first to the first article, on "Llansanan a'i Henwogion," which is very timely. Its writer, "Spinther," opens on an eloquent note in the praise of Wales and its associations with such mountain-kept places as Llansanan and such inspired sons as Salesbury, Tudur Aled, Iorwerth Glan Aled, and the two Rees's—Hiraethog and his brother. As it is with its mountain streams—"fel ffrydiau ei mynyddoedd, felly athrylith ei meibion. Mewn llawer ewtn noethlwm. a gwyllt, cyfyd galluoedd eneidiol a nerthoedd moesol, y rhai, fel dyfroedd y cysegr, a wisgant wyneb gwlad a ffrwythlon- cleb a chaniadau a chan iachau ei chorsydd a'i lleoedd lleidiog hwy a droant ei mor ffisrw yn feithrinfa bywyd a dedwvddwcb." Spinther, it may be thought, uses his "hwyl rather early in his discourse; hub what follows is to the purpose. In speaking of Tudur Aled, he says that only some forty of his poems have been printed. We may be permitted to add here that two fair copies cf Tudur Aled, designed for publication are now ready to supply the need of students of his poetry, whose value is likely to prove even higher in literary and historical re- spects than has been supposed. We have ceen the text of one of these transcripts of his works, and it appears to be full of remark- ably interesting things. Printed and pi.bM.ed ™ tionot Pre™ Company, offices, Balaclava road, Carfarvon.

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