The North Wales Express

SANITARY MATTERS. The Mayor submitted the minutes of the Sanitary, Hospital, and Water Com- mittee, which contained the following:- The Surveyor having reported consider- able damage to the waterworks intake during the recent floods, and recommen- ded that a new sluice valve, &c. should be fixed at an estimated cost of from £ 50 to JB60, it was resolved that the Chairman (Dr R. R. Jones) and Mr W. Huw Row- land be asked to visit the intake, and if, on inspection, they considered the work necessary, that they authorise the Sur- veyor to proceed with the same.—Re- soived that the Council be recommended to affix their common seal to a contract for the purchase of land and cottages in Kyffin square, providing that the chair- man is satisfied that the covenant referred g? to is such that the Council can accept.-— Water supply to Bryn Seisyllt: It was re- solved that the Council be recommended to extend their water mains so as to supply this house, providing the owners gave a bond guaranteeing a rental of 10 per cent. on the cost of the work, but should the main be used for supplying other pro- perty between Penyohwintan and Bryn Seisyllt, that the water rent received should be taken into consideration when computing the 10 per cent.—Purchase of Deanfield Estate: That the Council be re- commended to affix their common seal to a, contract for the purchase of this land,! the contract to include a clause to pay the vendor interest at the rate of five per cent, from the 1st May until completion of purchase, with a proviso that in the event of the Local Government Board not sanctioning the purchase, that interest be payable as above until the decision of the Local Government Board is communicated to the vendor. The Mayor said that in the minute having reference to the purchase of the Deanfield estate, additional conditions were im- posed that were not included in the pre- vious resolution adopted by the Council, and which read "That authority be given to seal the' contracts for the purchase of the Deanfield estate, of land for the widening of Garth road, and the purchase of land on the Friars Estate, but that no contract be entered into unless it con- tains the stipulation that it is subject to the sanction of the Local Government Board be given to the purchase." He wished to know whether this resolution did not clash with the present recommen- dation of the committee? The Deputy Town Clerk suggested that the difficulty might be removed by omit- ting from the recommendation of the committee the words "that the Council be recommended to affix their common seal to a contract for the purchase of the land." Mr W. Bayne proposed that the minute in question be omitted. Mr R. Williams seconded, and this was agreed to, the remainder of the minutes being adopted. •> rj4

PROPOSED NEW BATHS. Dr E. O. Price submitted the following report of the Museum, Bye-laws, and Gen- eral Purposes Committee:—New Baths: Letters were submitted by the Borough Surveyor from Lord Penrhyn's agent, and after full consideration^ it was resolved that application be made to the Local Government Board for their sanction to a loan of £2200 ,instead of JB600 for new baths, and that the Council be recommen- j ded to accept Lord Penrhyn's terms. I Dr Price said that the Council were well aware that this matter had been. be- fore them on more than one occasion, and he could safely say that the project to have new baths had been practical)" ap- proved by the Council. When the matter was on a previous occasion referred back to the committee, it was not because the scheme was disapproved, but because there were two serious objections raised. One had reference to the ownership of the land and the committee were instructed to make inquiries, and the other was as to the term of the lease, it beinr" considered that the term of the lease was too short with such a large expenditure as was proposed. The committee were now in a position to state that Lord Penrhyn was the owner of the land, and that the term of the lease, instead of being 60 years, would be 90 years. Though the term had been extended, the rent had not been raised, which would! be £ 2 a year. Apart from these objections, there was still an- other, namely, that the scheme when pre- viously submitted to the Council, was crude and ill-considered. This was not, however, the fault of the committee, but rather his. At present it was proposed to place a number of dressing boxes upon a concrete platform, and to enclose a semi- circular patch of water by means of a con- crete wall. Its greatest length would be 250 feet, and its greatest width 110 feet. The total area would be 2135 square yards, equal to about half an acre. The Council had already approved the first part of the scheme with reference to the boxes, and the only part about which there was any dispute was the enclosure. The scheme was one that would receive the support of all sensible men in Bangor, and if carried out there would be no need to refer to the tide table in order to ascertain when it would be possible to bathe, inasmuch as bathing could be indulged in at any time. He was no dreamer, and he believed that the undertaking would be a financial xucceaa. Mr R. Williams seconded the motion, and said that he had advocated an im- provement of the kind for many years. Mr W. Bayne observed that the original scheme before the Council was estimated to cost £ 4000, and he thought tha.t they proposed at present to carry out half the scheme at an expenditure of £ 2000. In fact they wanted to get in the thin edge of the wedge. He thought it was rather strange that the Council should be asked to carry out such an expensive scheme in Bangor where the bathing season was so short. He asked them to consider that the total receipts from the baths last year, only amounted to £ 75. He was sorry that the case was not more worthy of the eloquence of Dr Price—(laughter)—and he asked whether the Mayor feU in with the view expressed by Dr Price. Had the committee proposed an expenditure of R4000 on a scheme to make baths in the centre of the town he would have seriously considered it; but to spend so much in the present place would be most unwise, ami hi would rote against the recommen- dation of the committee, and he hoped that the Council would not be led away by the eloquence of Dr Price (hear, hear). Replying to Mr T. G. Williams, Mr Bayne said that the gross receipts from the baths for the year were £ 75. Mr T. G. Williams: Then I cannot sup- port the committee's recommendation. Mr Farrar Roberts was surpiised to find the cost of so large a scheme esti- mated so low, and he felt it would not be possible to build a strong sea. wall, capable of withstanding storms that greatly damaged the bathing place recently for the sum stated. Personally he should be very sorry to see the scheme taken in hand; it would be a waste of the ratepayers' money to go on with it. Dr Grey Edwards said that he thought the Council, after hearing Dr Price, would be completely with that gentleman upon this matter, but it appeared that such was not the case, and he was sorry that Dr Price's eloquence had been thrown away. As they were aware, people who visited water- ing places in the summer time did not care to bathe in covered baths; they liked to bathe in the open air. He was at one with the suggestion that they should have baths in the centre of the town, and he hoped it would not be long before they would get them—(hear, hear)—but he thought that they ought to have the pre- sent open-air bath improved, so that it would be possible to play water polo as was done in other places where there were open-air baths. If the Siliwen baths did not pay they would indirectly benefit the town. Mr T. J. Williams asked whether it would not be better to have a rectangular instead of a semi-circular enclosure? Tble Surveyor replied that the reason why the committee. recommended a semi-circular enclosure was because they could enclose a greater volume of water in it than in a rectangular one with the same amount of embankment. Mr D. Cameron said that he was sur- prised that this was dragging on in the way it was, and that valuable time was lost in discussing it. He asked what was being done to provide new boxes for this season P Dr Price: We have started. Mr Cameron: And the season has started also. Proceeding, hie said that they must consider that their rates and taxes were rather heavy in Bangor at the present time. He felt sorry that he would have to oppose the scheme; and if it were carried out it was doubtful whether it would pay. If it could be pointed out that it would pay the expenses, even the expenses of working, he was sure that there would not be a single dissentient voice raised against it. Mr H. Hughes said tha.t the Council could not afford to go on with so large a scheme, and he suggested that the matter be deferred for further consideration. The Mayor said that the Council were aware that thia matter had been before them for some monthb. A scheme bad been sub- mitted which would involve an expenditure of JE4000, but that was objected to, and if the present recommendation of the commit- tee meant the carrying out of a portion of that scheme he would be against it. They knew that it was absolutely necessary to have bathing facilities in Bangor,and that the present facilities did not give satisfaction and were no inducement for people from a distance to come to the town. He was as mucbl against spending money as anyone unless there was some reasonable prospect of the undertaking paying, either directly or indirectly. They had heard that the re- ceipts of last year simply covered the work- ing expenses. This he admitted, and on the face of it, there was no encouragement for them to go on. But they would agree with him that it was their duty to try to develop Bangor as a bathing place. As things were au present they could not make the bathing place A success, and the question was whe- ther, by spending the sum proposed, they coulu have bajthing facilities which would induce people from far and near to come to Bangor. Having made the proposed im- provement he thought they would be quite justified in charging more than at present for the use of the place. He did not think Tthe worldng expenses would be any more than they were now. They were aware -that they had already decided to spend a flUDl of £ 600 in making iirp-Tpments at Siliwen, and the reason why the work had not been done was that it was found that the land where it was proposed to make a concrete platform was not included in the lease. They afterwards saw Mr Trench, agent to the Penrhyn estate, and he had con- ceded what they wanted. As to the use of the boxes, it was intended that there should be certain hours for the ladies and certain hours for the men. On a division the recommendation of the committee was adopted.

BIRTH AND DEATH RATE. The Mayor reported tha.t the death rate for the past month was 21.6, and the birth rate 26.10 per 1000 of the population.

TOWN IMPROVEMENT. Mr J. Williams proposed the adoption of the following minutes of the Highway, Build- ing and Improvement Committee: -Friars Estate: The Town Clerk's opinion as to whether the Council are empowered to pro- vide and fix lamp posts, &c., in streets not public highways was read. It was resolved that the Council be recommended to provide and fix the necessary lamp posts, &c., in the roads on the Friars Estate at the public expense, but that in future all new streets within the borough must be provided with means of lighting by the owners of property abutting on to such streets. — Rwfa and Evelyn Roads: Letters were received from three of the owners having property abut- ting on to these roads demurring to the cost of making up same, and two of the owners complained that the surface of the roads had been lifted so as to interfere with the privacy of their property. The Surveyor stated that the actual cost of the work was less than 80 per cent. of the estimate ap- proved by the committee. Respecting the level of the roads he (the Surveyor) stated that he had adhered to the sections deposited with and approved by the late Local Board in 1880, before the roads were laid out. — After duly considering the letters and the report, it was resolved that the committee cannot see their way to recommend the Council to make any reduction in the ap- portionment. — Garth Road: Mr David Pritchard's claim for damage caused by the wall falling into his field was considered, and it was resolved that he be informed that the Council do not admit any liability in the matter. —. Building Plans: It was resolved that the Council be recommended to approve the following drawings, viz.: Additions at the rear of Havana House for Mr Joseph Davies; additions at the rear of Mr Owen Owen's premises at Castle Hill; two cot- tages in North Hendrewen road for Miss Jones; an addition at the rear of, and a baker's oven at 304, High street for Mr C. Pozzi, providing the premises is used ex- clusively for business purposes; alterations at the Star Supply Stores; alterations and additions to the machine house, No. 45, High street, for Mrs S. Hughes. Mrs Hughes also applied for permission to fix the weighing machine in Farrar -road, and it was resolved that it not be allowed. The minuter were adopted, j

THE CBMETTEaaY. The Mayor presented the report of the Cemetery Committee, at which it was re- solved that the superintendent of the ceme- tery be instructed to strictly enforce the rule that all fees payable be paid before the ground is opened or a vault built. The Mayor explained that the committee would again meet soon and consider several mat- it ers of importance which would be brought before the Council. Mr T. G. Williams said that it was gener- ally admitted that a. great improvement had of late taken place at the cemetery. The report of the committee was adopted.

OFFICE ACCOMODATION &c. The following minutes of the Finance Committee, submitted by the Mayor, were ocllfirmed :-The question of office accom- modation having iagain been fully con- sidered by the Committee, it was resolved on the motion of Mr Henry Lewis, second- ed by Mr W. A. Foster, that application ba made forthwith to the Lighting Com- mittee for the use of one or two of the rooms in the Buildings for the temporary use of the Borough Surveyor pending other arrangements, the present office of the Surveyor to be fitted up and used as. a general office. The fitting up of the (wee was left in the Accountant's hands. The question of office staff having again been fully considered, it was resolved! that the Accountant be directed to appoint a com- petent clerk, and obtain other assistance necessary to enable him to cope with the great increase of work in connection with the electric lighting and burial under- takings, &c., at an expenditure not exceed- ing JE78 per annum, such sum to be allocat- ed by the Committee, and the appointments to be subject to the approval of the Com- mittee. It was further unanimously re- solved that the accountant's salary be ad- vanced £ 40 per annum.

THE POLICE. Dr E. O. Price complained that there was not a suffioient number of police in Bangor. There were only nine officers including two sergeants, and this was no more than they had at Carnarvon where the population and the area were less. He gave notice that he would call attention to the matter at the next meeting. Mr T. G. Williams said that it was often the case that there was only one officer to be found between Tynygiat and the rail- way station.

PORT SANITARY AUTHORITY. Dr Grey Edwards, Mr T. Lewis, and Dr R. R. Jones, were appointed representa- tives on the Beaumaris Port Sanitary Authority.

ART CLASSES. A letter was read from Mr Hurren Hard- ing, Mus. Bac., of the Normal College, stating that the science and art classes which were held in the city had been been discontinued owing to want of support, and he suggested that the Council should take the matter in hand. On the motion of Mr T. J. Williams, a special committee was appointed to 000- sider the matter.

The L'eya Agricultural Society. A meeting of the committee of this So- ciety was held on Wednesday, at Pwllheli, Mr T. E. Griffith (Beren) in the chair, when it was announced that Mr C. H. Lloyd Edwards, Nanhoron, had accepted the presidency, Mr Thomas Morris, Monachdy, and Mr T. R. Thomas, Tany- graig, the vice-presidency.

Welsh Industries Association. MEETING OF THE ANGLESEY BRANCH. A meeting in aid of the Anglesey branch of the Welsh Industries Association was held (by kind permission of Mrs Richard Davies) at Treborth, on Friday afternoon, at which the president of the branch, Lady Magdalen Bulkeley took the chair. Letters pf apology for non-attendance from Lady Vivian, Lady Neave, Lady Verney, Mrs Williams, of Parciau, and others, were read. Miss Antonia Williams made a short state- ment as to the aims and objects of the so- ciety, which has a depot in London for the sale of Welsh industries, and endeavours to secure trade orders for the same. She als. showed many specimens of vegetable dyes, and of woolleii and silken stuffs and linseys woven at the Anglesey pandys of which there are eight at work. It was arranged at the meeting that an exhibition of Angle- sey industries only should be he4u at the New Hall, Menai Bridge, on the 5th and 6th of September next, and that prizes should be offered for weaving, needlework, carving, turning, basket making, wrought iron work, bent iron work, &,c., and also for elementary school work. Many ladies from different parts of the island kindly undertook to do their utmost to make the exhibition known in various districts, and to distribute schedules of the prizes. A list of donations kindly given for prizes and towards the expenses of the exhibition was read, and it is hoped that many more dona- tions and subscriptions will be given as the work of the society becomes more generally known.

The London and North' Western Railway Company's Bill to create powers for the doubling at several places of the Chester and Holyhead line and to give the company certain rights in the matter of railway rates came on Wednesday before; a Committee of the House of Commons, pre; sided over by Mr Seafe-Hayne. The bill is being opposed by several public bodies affected by the proposals in the bill. The further hearing wa;5 adjow*.ed4 I

Carnarvon School Board. FATHER JONES EASILY IMPOSED UPON. A meeting of this Board was held at the Girls' School, on Monday evening, the Rev O.Williams (vice-chairman) presiding. Other members present were the Revs D. Hughes, M.A., Father Jones, and Mr D. T. Edwards, and Mr J. H. Thomas (clerk).

REPORTS OF THE HRAn TEACHERS. Mr T. Jones (headmaster of the boys' de- partment) reported that the number on the books for the month of April was 343, as against 356 last year; the average attend- ance was 280, as compared with 290 last year; percentage, 82, last year, 82. Mr John Williams, a pupil teacher, had passed the examination for entrance into college.- Mrs Hughes (headmistress of the girls' de- partment) reported that the number on the hooks for March and April was 318,as against 322 for the corresponding period of last yapr; average attendance, 237, last year, 240; percentage 74.5, last year 74. The at- tendance during March had much improved, but it was not so well for April, during which ijaonth the Easter holidays took place. She had noticed that every year at this time many girls were kept at home to assist in spring cleaning. Shle also reported speci- ally as to tihe weakness of her staff in conse- quence of absence and removal of her as- sistants, and that she was obliged to engage a temporary assistant in the person of Miss Grace Roberts. Miss Evans, certificated assistant, was under medical care, and Miss Myfanwy Roberts was suffering from illness, and would be unable to attend the school for some weeks. Mrs Hughes asked that her action in appointing a temporary as- sistant be confirmed. —. The Board con- firmed the action of the headmistress, and appointed Miss Grace Roberts till the end of July. — Some discussion took place with reference to the action of pupil teachers who had left the service of the Board taking text- hooks belonging to the Board with them. It was resolved that the teachers be asked to return the books or pay for them.

BALANCE. The Clerk said that the balance in hand on the 4th !May) 1900, was £ 82 13s Id.

CARNARVON SUNDAY SERVICES CSUBCH OF ENGLAND. Vicar Rev J. W. Wynne Jones, M.A. Christ Church 8-30, Holy Communion 11, Matins 6-30, Even Song. St. David's 10-30, Matins; 6, Even Song. St. Mary's Rev Gwilym Lewis, B.A, 8-30, Holy Communion. 10, Matins; 5, Even Song. Llanbeblig Rev D. Alban Lloyd, B.A. 10, Matins, 6, Even Song. BAPTISTS. Caersalem Rev Dr 0. Davies. CAIiVUTISTIO METHODISTS. Castle Square (English) Rev E. W. Evans, M.A., Pensarn Beulah. Rev B. M. Jones, Hermon Engedi Rev R. Williams, M.A., Llanllechid Moriah Rev H. Reea Davie,, Bangor Siloh (Guild Hall) Rev Evan Davies, Trefriw CONGBHGATIONALISTS. Salem .10, Rev LI. B. Roberts 6, Rev D. Stanley Jones Pendref 10, Rav D. Stanley Jones 6, Rev LI. B. Roberts WBSLHYAKS. English (Castle street) Rev R. C. Cowel. Ebenezer 10, Bn J. P. Jones (loan Glan Menai) 6, Rev J. Cadvan Davies ROIUlf CATHOLICS. St Peter and St Paul Rev Father Jones

Mr W. J. Jonw.. who waa an apprentice with Mr J. Francis, chemist, has Ipassed the examination of this Pharmaceutical Society. On Saturday the freehold property, Bryn- gwyn, iLlanrug, was sold by auction by Mr Robert Parry, auctioneer, Pwllheli, to Mr David C. Roberts, Carnarvon, for JB505. Messrs Lloyd George and George twere the solicitors. A joint committee representing the Town Council and the Glaslyn and Gwyr- fai Rural Councils have agreed that the Town Council should contribute two- thirds of the expense of improving the drainage at Rhyd-ddu, the remainder to fall upon the other two authorities named. Among the principal buyers at the sale of the library of the late Xr Nicholas Bennett, Glanygors, Montgomeryshire, on Thursday, was Mr J. Issard Davies, M.A. Mr Ben- nett was chieflv interested in earlv Welsh musio for the harp and the "crwth" includ- ing "penillion," the feature of the library being a inumber of rare volumes relating to this subject. We have to announce the death of Mrs Elizabeth (Jones, wife of the late Mr Jere- miah Jones, Twthill, which took place at the residence of her son, tihe Rev T. M. Uones, Polwyn Bay, on Sunday, at the age of 170. Shfe was for many years a member of ithe Shiloh C.M. Chapel, and was well-known in the town. She leaves four children, two of whom are the Rev T. M. Jones and the Rev W- M. Jones, Liverpool. IThe funeral which was largely attended, took place on Tuesday at Uanbeblig Churchyard. On Thursday, at Ebenezer Schoolroom, a tea party was held, and in the evening a miscellaneous concert took place, Mr John Price, ooal merchant, presiding. A cantata was performed by a choir under the leadership of Mr J. H. Williams. The following took part: -Misses Esther Bryan, M Catherine Jones, Annie Ensor, Emily J. Owen, E. Mary Griffiths, Edith Wil- liams, Kate Roberts; Messrs J. Pierce Wynne, R. Arthur Jones, George W. Hughes, Richard Evans and John Owen. Miss Gertrude 0. Jones presided at the piano. SMASHING WINDOWS, — At an early hour on Friday morning the windows of Dr Evans' house in Church street were smashed by some person or persons un- known. THE COTTAGE HOSPITAL. Lord Penrhyn has subscribed £ 150 to the build- ing fund Of the Cottage Hospital which is being ercted from the designs of Mr Row- land L1. Jones, architect, on land presented by Mr J. E. Greaves (lord-lieutenant). THE MILITIA. — The 4th Battalion Royal Welsh Fusiliers (Carnarvonshire and Merionethshire Militia) will assemble for embodiment at the Barracks to-morrow (Friday), at 8.30 a.ih., and will proceed the same day to Devonport. WOUNDED IN BATTLE. — Among the wounded in the battle of Rooidam on the 5th May are Private Ellis Parry (severely), a native bf Harlech, who was wellknown in Carnarvon, and Private W. Jones (slightly), a Militia reservist. Both belong to the Royal Welsh Fusiliers. PRESENTATIONS.—Qpu. Sunday, Mr Peter Angel, Mr W. Jones, Eleanor street; Mr A.. Fraser, and Mr John Hughes, Ty'rardd, were presented by their classes at Pendref Sunday School with various useful articles in recognition of their services as teachers. CONCERT.—A concert, organised by Mrs Cousins, was held at the Militia Rooms, at the Institute, on Monday night., There wcr- present a large number of militia-men. The following took part in the proceedings: —'Mrs Tom Roberts, Miss Rees, Mr Cottrell, Miss Dunloo. Mr E. J. Pugh, Mr Davidson, Mr Carter, Private Gorman, and Private Albert Wood. ASSAULTING THE POLICE. — At a special police court on Thursday, before tMr W. J. Williams (Mayor) and Mr Edward Hughes, Morgan Ellis was jcharged with being diunk and disorderly and assaulting the new inspector of public houses, jwho as- sisted the police officer to take the defendant into custody. He Iwas sent to gaol for 14 ^BOROUGH POLICE COURT.—On Mon- day, before Mr W. lJ. Williams (Mayor) and Mr Richard Thomas, W. Ll. Roberts was fined Ps including costs for neglecting to send his children to school. Mr Ball (at- tendance officer) gave evidence in support of the Ioharge. — William Griffith, Moun- tain street, and William Davies, Mountain street, were each fined 2s 6d and costs for being drunk and disorderly.—S. A. Bren- nan, Carnarvon, charged with sleeping out, was remanded to the workhouse. — The licence of the Market Vaults, Market street, was j temporary transferred to Mr Jones, of St. Asaph. COUNTY MAGISTRATES' COURT. — On Saturday, before Mr J. Menzies (chair- man), Mr D. P. Williams, Mr John Davies, and Dr H. Jones. Roberts, Owen Roberts, Ty'nyrardd, Cwm- yglo, was fined 2s 6d and costs for driving a horse and trap at night without a light. W. A. Roberts, Ty Mawr, Nantlle, charged with riding a bicycle at night without light was ordered to pay the costs. — John W. Owen, Ebenezer, was fined 10s and costs for drunkenness, and 5s and costs for wilfully darbaging a car. This was the defendant's 49th appearance.—Mary Griffiths,Disgwyifa terrace, Llanrug, asked the bench to make an order upon William Williams, Glany- llyn, Llanddein'iolen, to contribute towards the maintenance of her illegitimate child. Mr Carter appeared for the applicant and Mr J. T. Roberts defended. In the course of the evidence it was said that the appli- cant's parents had allowed the defendant to occupy the same bedroom as their daughter on the understanding that he would marry her. The Bench severely lectured the par- ents, and in order to mark their strong dis- approval of their conduct they made an order for only 2s a week. THE SAILING CLUB. — The annual general meeting of the club was held at the Royal Sportsman Hotel on Friday evening,, under jthe presidency of Councillor John Pritchard. Mr Lloyd W. G. Hughes was re-elected commodore; Mr Pritchard was made vice-commodore, and Mr M. E. Nee, solicitor, was re-elected secretary, and Mr E. W. Jones was re-appointed treasurer. The balanoe sheet jshowod the club to be in a most flourishing condition, there being a balance of JB40 in hand against J627 nast year. The members number 90 against 87 last year. It was idecided to hold the regatta on thJe -3rd August. The meeting was fol- lowed by a smoking concert, at {which the presentation of three silver cups took place. The Chairman announced that (the distinc- tion of having won the three cups, which were offered by the ex-vice-commodore !(Mr Cousins), Mr H. R. Davies, and Mr D. J. Davies, fell to JMr Evan Morgan, of the "Osprey." Though the "Osprey" was a good boat, as proved by the fact that jit had this year swept the board, yet they must con- sider that it was not the boat -but the crew that won the prizes. Mr Evan Morgan and Mr T. Jones suitably responded on behalf lof the crew of the "Osprey." Mr C. A. Jones (boa. secretary jof the Royal Welsb Yacht Club) congratulated the sailing club on its remarkable progress. In the course of the evening songs land -reditations were given by Mr C. A. Jones, Mr John Cottrell, Mr Cuthbert Carter, Mr David pones, Mr J. Jones, Mr John Ethall Mr Rosbridge, Mr A. Carter, and Mr S. W. Parnham. The accompanist was Mr John Williams (organist of Christ Church). Messrs C. A. Jones, Rosbridge, David Jones, and S. W. Parn- ham. were encored. Mr D. Jones, who was some years ago a familiar figure at all the most important concerts in the district, was given an enthusiastic reception. A pleasant evening was brought to a close with votes of thanks to the chairman and Mr Armstrong and the singing of the National Anthem.

BANGOR SUNDAY SERVICES. CHURCH OF RN6tiAWT> Cathedral (Bngliah) The Rev the Canon in Residence. (Welsh). Revs W. Edwards, J. Davies B.A. St. James's (English) Bev W. Edwards, M A. and BeT D. R. Pugh, M.A. St Mary's (English).. Revs T. Edwin Jones, M.A. „ (Welsh) Rev J James Jones. St. David's (Welsh) Rev T Lewis Jonee, B A. „ (English Evening Service)..Rev T- Lswis BAPTISTS. English Chapel Rev W. R. Saunders. Penuel Rev H. Hughes, Llanaelhaiarn Ainon, Glanadda Rev E. D. Phillips OONORZOATIONALISTS. Ebenezer. Rev Ellis Jones Pendref. Anm)"* Preaching F" ~tival of Stvdents of the Bala-B n-or College English Chapel. Rev Rowland Hughes, B.D. Hirael OAXVTflSTIO M&1'B01>1&TS. P*lnc:sRc' 1 Rev J. Puleston Jones, M.A. Twrjwja.Rev W. S. Jo- M.A., Machynlleth Tatranacle Rev 8. T. Jones, Rhyl I -k Hi"Re" Ie r H. B. Win;ams, Bettw..¡coed Hirarl Rey J. d Oanadda Rev R. Williams, Graig WiCSLBTANS. En,, Lh RevT.H.PftMr .6. Rqy Rict^i Rota.. i Hoiob. J, r D. ?■ ic* XJ .ct. 7. c .r ^3 St. Paul's 10, Bav P. G. Robots 6, P "v Darnel Miu-riott Hirael I. Rev John Kelly BOKAX CATHOLIC. St.J(.u-y'ø i Bö'V Father RatcMe. OUTING. r The annual outing of the Rangers Club took place on Saturday. The members, numbering twenty five, drove through Beddgelert Pass, dinner being served at (the -Saracens Head Hotel, Bedd- gelert. CRICKET CLUB.-Lord Penrhyn has acoepted the presidency and the Mayor (Mr J. Evan Roberts) the vice presidency of the cricket club. Minor Canon T. Owen, B.A., has been elected' captain and Mr George Rodway secretary. THE SEASON.—The steamer "Snowdon" on Saturday commenced the regular daily services of sailings from Liverpool to the Welsh Coast, and had on board a. good num- ber of passengers. Her arrival at the pier was signalised by the firing of a. cannon, and bunting was also displayed on the pier head. MALE VOICE CHOIR. — This choir, which as under the conductorship of Mr D. R. Ellis, Dean street, intena to compete at the forthcoming National Eisteddfod at Liverpool, and is busily engaged rehearsing the test pieces. FRIARS INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL.— The new commodious buildings which have been erected at Upper Bangor, in place of the delapidated and insanitary structure in the lower part of the-city, were opened to- day (Thursday), there being a large attend- ance of pupils. The opening ceremony will take place in áutumn., THE CATHEDRAL.—At a meeting of the Dean and Chapter, held on Saturday, the Rev. R. T. Williams, B.A., curate of Portmadoc, was appointed, out of seven candidiates, to the minor-canonry of Bangor Cathedral, in succession to the Rev R. S. Edwards, M.A., who has, been preferred to a rectory in Oxfordshire. BETHEL PLACE CHILDREN'S CHOIR. — The members of this choir were given a supper on Wednesday evening, at the Queen's Head Cafe, sixty children sitting down to the splendid catering of Mr and Mrs Joseph Evans. Subsequently a con- cert was held, over which Mr Foulk Jones (Garth) presided, songs, recitations, and dialogues being contributed by the children. ARTILLERY VOLUNTEERS. — On Saturday, Colonel H. Savage, V.D., pre- sented the Bethesda companies with the prizes won at the recent competition. He congratulated the Bettiesda companies on having done so well, and also upon the fact that it was weekly increasing in strength. He had always found the Bethesda quarry- men to be excellent artillery men, and very amenable to discipline. He hoped they would muster strongly at the forthcoming encampment at Seaforth. He also ex- pressed the hope that Carnarvonshire woula shortly possess a. distinct brigade of its own, a hope in which he was supported by the Lord-Lieutenant of the county and Loru Penrhyn, CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, TAL¥- 9 BO NT. — The annual eisteddfod promoted JH by this church was held on Friday and Safr" urday. The meetings were very successful, much credit being due to the secretary, Mr James Defford, Talybont. The president at on Friday was ,the pastor (the Rev DennIs, Jones, M.A.) Mr C. D. F. Humphreys, M Bangor, as conductor, succeeded in keeping the audience in a happy mood. On SawP- day evening Mr J. Williams (Penlan), pre- sided; Mr Thomas Edwards, Bangor, pJO- •; ing,an excellent .conductor. In the tenoi competition Mr J. W. Jones, Llanberis, was awarded the silver cup; Mr H. T. Owen* Bangor, being awarded the first prize for the best rendering ,of a bass solo. The Bethel Place Children's Choir, out of four choirs, } carried off the prize in the juvenile choir competition, the test piece being "Y IWWf Cyfaill i blant bychain." The conduoto* g (Mr W. Hughes) was presented with a medal. Messrs J. W. Jones and W. Roberts werae i adjudged the best duettisrs, and for the ] best rendering of the contralto solo, ("Eter- nal rest," the prize was divided between Miss Kate Evans and Miss Winnie Owen. Miss Evans, Talybont, was thie winner in the i soprano solo competition. The musical adjudicator was Mr John Richards (Isalaw), Bangor, and the accompanist Mr R. R. Gril- ■, fith, organist of Shiloh Chapel, Bethesda. i PETTY SESSIONS.—On Tuesday, before I Messrs Harry Clegg (chairman), Mr j Lewis, J. Evan Roberts, (mayor), Cot- onel Marshall, C.B., and Dr LangSow) ) Jones. 5 ROWS AT PENRHOSGARNEDD.-— J Mary Jane Lee, Penrhosgarnedd, summon- H ed Richard Davies, Cabdriver, of the samo t place, for committing a breach of the peace by threatening to assault her. The prosectifc- rix alleged that she had some dispute with her husband regarding a purse, and happen- | ej to mentioa that to the defendant, who thereupon ;called. iher foul names. The jj prosecutrix replying to the bench admitted jj having written an abusive letter to the d«- J fondant, and had forgotten to place a ) stamp on it; but that was not done in- j tentionally. The Bench dismissed the summons. Richard Davies, charged RiWb- ard Lee, the husband of the prosecutrix in the last case, with assaulting him Davies stated that he was standing neem Menai Bridge cabstand when the defendant < severely kicked him, without any provocep- < tion. Hugh Jones, Station terrace, Menai j Bridge; and, Thomas Jones, a cabdrivegr J also gave evidence as to the assault. Tb# j defendant contended that he was taking the part of his wife. The case was dis- I missed.—Griffith Davies, a brother of tlw I prosecutor in the previouts case, summoned R. Lee for assaulting him. The complaint j was that the defendant kicked the com- plainant without any reason. The defend- ant denied that there was any assault. The i Bench fined the defendant 2s 6d, and coete. >

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THE PIER AND FERRY. The following minutes of the Pier and Ferry Committee, submitted by Mr E. Jones, were auopted:—The following re- solutions were passed, and the Council recommended to confirm same, viz, that a sum of JE200 be voted to the Emergency Committee to provide entertainments during the season; that in future no month- ly contract tickets be issued; that a barrier be fixed1 at the top of the bridge, and that passengers for the steamers be not allowed to pass until passengers arriving have land- ed; that the Emergency Committee be empowered to purchase 12 additional seata 9 feet long.

GAS CONSUMPTION. The Lighting (gas and electricity) Com- mittee, whose minutes were presented by Mr Bayne, reported that the gas made up to date this year was 3,141,300 being an in- crease of 355,400 upon the corresponding period of last year.

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GRANT. A letter was read from the <:Local Govern- ment Board stating that JS12 12s 6d grant under the Agricultural Rates Act, 1896, had been paid to thie treasurer.

FATHER JONES EXPLAINS: "HE IS TOO EASILY IMPOSED UPON." Mr Ball (attendance officer) reported that the number of children on the books of the elementary schools of the town was 1789 as compared with 1753 for the corresponding period of last year. The average attendance for the past month was 1342 against 1310 for the same month last year. Mr Ball an- nounced that twenty cases were before the Attendance Committee during the month, and he also submitted a letter whichi had been addressed by the Rev Father Jones to the borough magistrates, before whom a case was recently heard, ia which a Mrs Ed- wards, of Twthill, was summoned for neglect- ing to send her child to school. In the letter the rev. gentleman said thiat he had made inquiries and had ascertained that the mother of the girl was unable to go about as the result of a bad leg. Though the girl had been absent a good deal from school he had,noticed a great improvement in her at- tendance for some time past. He sym- pathised with! the mother and the child, and he hoped that the magistrates would deal leniently with the case. In the course of his evidence Mr Ball said that the Rev. Father Jones was one of the members of the Board who had signed thie order to institute proceedings. The magistrates commented upon the action of the rev. gentleman, and suggested to the officer that the attention of the Board be called to the matter. Father Jones: I should like to reply. The Rev D. Hughes: To your own letter P > (laughter). ) The Rev Williams: Did you sign ) the Ofdeft Father Jones: Yes, without knowing what I was doing. The Starr 0. Williams: Who else signed it P IHAlt Father Jones: It was the chairman (Mr W, G. Thomas) and myself. The Rev O. Williams: What made you ehaDge your mind, Father Jones ? Father Jones: I was going to explain. Following upon the meeting of the Attend- ance Committee Mr Ball called upon me with a batch of cases that were to be taken into court. I took for granted that they were right and signed the order; but I did not know who the people were. Afterwards, when it was very near time for the court to be held, I came to know who the girl was, and had I previously known who she was I would not have signed the order. Proceed- ing the rev. gentleman said that the girl's mother needed assistance to do house work. The girl had been before the Attendance Committee, and ever Bince then she had great- ly improved in her attendance, and, there- fore, to summon her before the magistrates would have the effect of discouraging her. He might add thlat the girl was well-behaved and well-mannered. The Rev O. Williams: You mean that she was kept at home as a matter of necessity ? Father Jones: Yes. J The Rev O. Williams: And you did not know that ? Father Jones I did not know, or I would not signed the order. I am sorry that the magistrates scolded the child for not at- tending. Replying to a question, X-rs Hughes said that this girl was in Standard It. i The Rev 0., Williams: There must have been neglect all along. The Rev D. Hughes: I am glad to hear Father Jones' explanation. When I read the report of the case in the newspaper I thought it was somewhat ridiculous for a member of the Board to write a letter of th'e kind when we have been complaining all along that the magistrates do not sup- port us. If I know this girl I venture to say that there has been neglect, and I can prove it. When her mother appeared before the Attendance Committee she begged of us to be lenient with her, and the following day at three o'clock in the afternoon I saw both mother and daughter in Dinorwic street. I asked them what they were doing there and they replied that they were giong to see a friend. The iRev O. Williams asked Father Jones whether he consulted the chairman before writing thfe letter ? Father Jones: I did not. I could not do so in the time. The Rev D. Hughes: It places the chair- man in a very awkward position, inasmuch as he had signed the order as well. What has the Attendance Officer to say upon the matter ? Mr Ball said that the girl had been at- tending irregularly for a long period, and each time he called at the house the mother made no complaint as to her leg, but asked Him to overlook her negligence* niust say that there hlad been gross neglect on the part of the woman Edwardsever since he \^as appointed Attendance Officer three three years ago. When asked ^Father Jones to sign the order he thought, judging V way the rev. gentleman perused^ the I dccimieufc^ th&t understood everything. 1 1 The Rev O. Williams: I must say that there has been great neglect. The Chair- man and Father Jones having signed the order there should have been. a consulta- tion between the two if it was thought that there was sufficient reason for the non-at- tendance of the girl at school. The Rev D. Hughes: I do not like to go The Rev D. Hughes: I do not like to go so far as to say that he disapprove of the letter; but I am afraid that the Rev Father Jones is too easily imposed upon by these women (laughter). I do not doubt his motive at all. We are trying to improve the attendance at school, but letters of this kind will not bring about an improve- ment. Mr D. T. Edwards said that hie endorsed the remarks of the Rev D. Hughes, and the subject dropped.

Births, Marriages, Deatbs. BIRTHS. Carr — May 2, at 25, Marcus street, Carnar- von, the wife of Sergeant parr, of a son. Bibby — May 5, the .wife of Mr S. J. Bibby, watchmaker, Palace street, Carnarvon, ti a daughter Jones — April 30, at Brynllwyd, St David's road, Carnarvon, the wife of Mr E. Hevin Jones, of a son. Williams — May 3, the wife of Mr T. D. Williams, Brynteg, ClwtyboAt, of a son. MARRIAGES. Davies — Roberts — May 11, at the re- I gistrar's office, Carnarvon, Mr Alfred Dar vies, 1st Battalion Royal Welsh Fusiliers, J Cefnfaes Vaults, Bethesda, to Miss Jennie Roberts, Rhosdican, Oarnarvon. Griffith — Owen — May 7, by license, tat Moriah Chapel, Carnarvon, by the Rev A. Jones (Glan lAlaw), in the presence of Mr J. R. Jones, registrar, Mr John Owen Griffith, River View, to Miss Eliza Owen, American House,—both .of Bryn'refail, Cwmygla. DEATHS. i Evans — May 7, at 28, Freegroveroad, WecA Holloway, London, Catherine,, the belorjll wife of the Rev Owen Evans, D.D., of King's Cross Tabernacle. Goodman — May 2, at St. John's Avenue, Longsight, Manchester, Kate, the be- loved wife of Mr John Goodman, and daughter of the late Mr Edward Rowlands, Bethesda. Jones — May 3, at his residence, Bryifc- llwyd, St. David's road, Carnarvon, aged 44 years, iMr E. Hevin Jones, commercial traveller. Jones—May 6, at Bodgwenallt, Meinin Gardens, Colwvn Bay, Mrs Elizabeth Jones, the beloved mother of the Rev T. M. Jones, Colwyn Bay, and the Rev W. M. Jones, Crosshall street, Liverpool. Parry — May 5, at Tennyson street, Liver- pool, Thomas, fthe beloved husband of Dora Parry, and third son of the late Mr John Parry, ironmonger, Castle square, Carnarvon. Williams — May 4, aged 77 years Mrs Mary Williams, the beloved wife of Mr J. Wil- liams, Penrallt Cottages, Portdinorwit. Williams — May 6, at her residence, 13, Glyn- llifon terrace, Groeslon, aged 82 yearn, Mrs Margaret Williams, wife of the late Mr Owen Williams, Llanfair Arms, Groes- Ion. Pritchard — May S3, aged 50 years, Miss M. Pritchard, Cae Gwyn, Carnarvon, daughter of the late Captain Hugh Prit- chard, Menai Bridge (formerly of Carnar- von).

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