Carnarvon and Denbigh Herald and North and South Wales Independent

T T ABRFRA W." f FUNERAL F AN ANGLESEY COUN- TY COUNCILLOR.—The interment took place, on Thursday, at Aberffraw, of the re, [ mains of Mr John Lloyd, Treiddon, who was a very active member of the Anglesey County Council since its formation. Mr Lloyd was 8I1!so a deacon with the CalvinisJtic Methodliisbs, and had served as Chairman of the Anglesey Monthly Meriting. He left home on Thurs- day week for the Llangefni market, and was taken ill and (led there on Sunday. A touching incident was related by one of the ministers at the funerails. Mr Lloyd was a aaaidfidlate for a seat on the Parish Council, and on Saturday last his friends were work- ing their best for his return, and. he was returned at the top of the poll at the moment when he himself was in a. strange house, seven rniHes from his home, struggling with deaith. The funeral was a, very large one, there being present about 50 carriages. The services at the house were conducted by the Revs J. Williams, Rrynsiencyn, and J. Donne, Llangefni and at the graveside by the Revs J., Williams, Dwyran R. Lloyd, Holyhead; R. Williams, Liangwyllog; O. Williams, Bethel; and O. Hughes, Amlwch, who had charge of the arrangements. A large nuimber of the members of the Angles aey County Council, and of the ministers1 and deacons of the county, attended the funeral; the services were in accordance with the rites of the Calvinistic Methodist Btody under the Burials Act. The chief mourners included Mr Samuel Hughes, J.P. (chairman of the Anglesey County Council), and Mr 0.. L. Jones (brothers-in-law), and others. Great sympathy was expressed with Mas Lloyd, the widow, whose father also tJLed last week, and who was buried on SMr- urday.

ABERGELE. WELSH INTERMEDIATE EDUCA, TION ACT.—Mr Wallis Davies has been appointed solicitor to the Board of Gover- nors for the Abergele district under the above Act.

BARMOUTH. THE LOCAL BOARD.—Another private meeting of the board was held on Monday, when. it was resolved to give the clerk and surveyor testimonials. Another meeting will be held to-day (Friday). Next week the dis- trict council comes into power, and a new of things will be at once introduced. SEA WALL.—The Cambrian Railway Company are now constructing a sea wall in front of the debris carted last year from the site of the new church. The wall will not only prevent the rubbish from being washed iDto the harbour, but will result in the form- ation of a promenade between the station and the quay. PETTY SESSIONS.—On Friday, the monthly peitty sessions were held at the Police Station, before Charles Williams, Esq., R. Prys Owen, Esq., Dr Lloyd, and W. J. Morris Esq., when Griffith Thomas, Dyffiyn, and Morris Morris, Egryn, were each fined 2s 6d with, costs for having been drunk and disorderly.—John Richards, Boen House, was fined 58 for having ridden a. bicycle without a bell.—John Thjooms, Dyffryn, was charged by Isaac Clarke with having been cruel to a horse, but the case was dtisiniseed on the defendant being cautioned.—Six cases of neglect to send children to school were brought before the bench, who inflicted fines varying from 1.d to 5s.

BH3THESDA. PRESENTATION TO A CLERGYMAN. —The Rev D., W. Thomas, M.A., canon in residence of Bangor Cathedral, was on Saturday presented by his parishioners of St. Ann's, Bethesda, with a gold watch and chain on the occasion of his preferment tÆya. Northamptonshire living. INTERMEDIATE EDUCATION.—At a meeting of the goviemors, held' on Saturday, there were present the Rev D. Adams (in the chair), Messrs W. J. Parry, G. Brymer, J. Moses Jones, H. H. Davies, D. Pricbardi, R. Edwarcte, J. Jones, W. T. Effis, the Revs G. Roberts and R. Williams, Miss Jones, Mrs Closs Williams, and the clerk (Mr D. Griffith Dalies).—The Clerk said that he had received from Messrs Barber and Co., Ban- gor, solicitors, for the Penrhyn estate, a draft conveyance of the proposed site for the school buildings, which is situate at C oet- oaor, on an elevaibikm above the mam road to Bangor, and about a quarter of a mile out- aide the town. The site has already been approved by the county governing body.—A letter was read from Mr R. H. Pritohard, Bangor, enclosing a copy of correspondence between the Bangor governing body and the Charity Commissioners relative to the scho- lars from the Rethesdla district now at the County School, Bangor, and the notice of the withdrawal of whom at Christmas had been served on the headmaster (Mr Glynn Williams).—>Mr R. H. Plitchard, on behalf of the Bangor governing body, inquired of the Commissioners (1) whether a .scholarship for one year having been granted to a. boy the boy should not remain during his tenure of the scho- larship at the school selected at the time of the award; (2) whether in the case of the six boys whose scholarships were renewed in September last and who have therefore at- tended the school for more than one year, the Bethesda local governing body is not acting ultra vires in withdrawing them (or rather in withholding the scholarships as far as they are tenable at Bangor) in December, when their progress had been satisfactory, and there is no guarantee tliat all subjects taught will be taught at the Betht la. school (e.g., Greek). In reply the Cor:Missionera stated" that the award of a scholarship ten- able for one year determmes the school: at which the scholarship shall be held for that period, and that if at the end of that period any question arises upon a. renewal of the scholarship as to the place at which the scholarship should then be held, such a ques- tion is a proper subject for regulation by the county governing body (filter consultatiVnn with the local governing bodies interested) ttmjex pIle provisions of clause 58 of the scheme."—The Clerk pointed out that the scholarships were not awarded for one year, ) and that the governors in each case had dis- tinctly confined themselves to the promise to pay the fees for the term ending this Christ- HillS, and in support he read the correspond- ence which had taken place with Mr u--vnn Williams, and moreover it was understood between the two governing bodies that all the Bethesda scholars would be withdrawn at Christmas, the building fund having been speoitaillT contributed to by the various chufrches on the understanding that the school would be opened in January.—The clerk was instructed to write to the Chanty Ciovtiimissioners to that effect, and to point out that advertisements had already been issued for a headmaster, and that tem- porary premises had been secured.—On the imjotion of Mr H. H. Davies, seconded by Mr J. Moses .Jones, it was decided that the minutes of future meetings should be re- oerded in Welsh.

BORTHYGEST PORTMADOC. ENTERTAINMENT.—All the children of the day school, under the care of Mr H. Hughes, the headmaster, were entertained to a good spread of bara brth, tea, etc., on the 21st inst., got up for them by Mr H. Cox and Mr H. Hughes. In the evening a very interesting meeting was held, Mr Cox pre- siding. Mr J. R. Prichard, Bank, delivered a lecture on Ireland," which was illustrated with beautiful pictures thrown on the canvas by an oxy-hydrogen lamp. Mr Prichard also presented certificates to the successful chil- dren. The school has again passed exceed ingly well.

COLWYN BAY. A CHRISTMAS PRESENT.—The church people of Colwyn Bay have made a Christ- mas present of CW to their vicar, the Rev Canon Hugh Roberts. THE LATE MR PARRY-EV ANS.-On Thursday, the funeral took place at Llan- drillo Parish Church of Mr J. D. Parry- Evans, who was perhaps one of the best known and most genial man in North Wales. Many visitors to the district will learn with regret that their old friend Parry-Evans has passed away, and that they will never see his beaming face or hear his hearty laugh: again as he witnessed the effect of his humorous stories on his youthful listeners. Mr Parry-Evans was born at Glan Conway 74 years ago, but came to reside on the Rhos Fynach estate, which, with the well-known Royal weir at Rhos, bad been in the posses- sion of his ancestors for many generations, Mr Frank Buckland, an old friend of Mr Parry-Evans, wrote in his paper, Land and Water," an admirable description of the fishing weir at Rhos, and of his visits to Mr Parry-Evans. Now, the old homestead, together with the weir and the adjacent land, have passed, by purchase, into the I hands of the Colwyn Bay f ier and Land Company, and the grand old fiskerman and his famous dog "Jack" will be seen no more. The Rev W. Venables Williams, vicar of Llandrillo, and the Rev John Griffiths read the burial service in the church and at the grave. The late Mr Parry-Evans inducted the present vicar to the living of Llandrillo 25 years ago.

CERIGT DRUIDION. ORDINATION.—On Thursday special ser- vices were held at Cerigydruidion, near Oorwen, in connection with the ordination of Mr Evan Jones (Aberayron), a former stu- dent of the North Wales Congregational College, as minister of the churches at L.an- gwm, Gellioedd, Pentrellyncymer, and Cer- igydruidion. The officiating ministers were the Rev H. Ivor Jones (Portmadoc), T. T. Phillips (Bala), and others.

DENBIGH, CHRISTMAS TREAT TO THE POOR. -On Saturday, Alderman T. J. Williams, J.P., and Mrs Williams, following their yearly custom, gave away to over 500 poor persons sufficient hot-pot and bread to pro- vide a good meal for at least 2000 adults and children. Each lot of hot-pot was ac- companied by a large loaf of bread. Con- siderably over a ton of bread was thus dis- tributed, and to make the hot-pot some 12 cwt. of good meat had been used, in addition | to a large quantity of vegetables. Alderman and Mis Williams personally distributed the gifts. DOG-SHOOTING CASE.- On Wednes- day, Morris Jones, farmer, Llanrhaiadr, summoned Edward Wynne, gamekeeper, Llanrhaiadr, before the magistrates for shooting his collie dog, which he had valued at X7 10s. Mr F. Llewelyn Jones prosecuted, and Mr E. Roberts defended.-Plaintiff's daughter, a young girl, proved that she was coming from milking, and the collie was with her, play- fully running to and fro. Defendant came up, carrying a gun and a bag, and when he passed between her and the dog, the dog playfully jumped up at the bag. He asked if the dog belonged to her, and on receiving her answer, he shot the dog, and in response to her cries said he would go home with her and pay for the dog. He went and alleged to the owner that he shot the dog because it had bitten him, but afterwards withdrew that statement, and said it had attempted to bite him. He refused to pay the JE7 10s which the prosecutor demanded as the dog's value.—When the case had gone on for some time, defendant agreed to settle it by paying 95 for the dog and all the costs of this and a previous hearing.

{ DOLGELLEY. J COUNTY COURT. At this court, Mr' Chidlaw Roberts sued Mr Hugh Pugh, claim- ing JB20 for an alleged breach of contract they had entered upon when the latter gave up his business to the former. Mr Bryn Roberts, M.P. (instructed by Mr W. R. Da- vies) appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr Grif- fith Jones (instructed by Mr J. Chas. Hughes) was on behalf of the defendant. The plain- tiff said he paid E2,30 when they agreed to part in business, and the agreement stipu- lated that the defendant was not to carry on a similar business within 20 miles of • Dolgelley for five years, and that he was to remain in the service of the plaintiff for at least 12 months. A dispute arose, and it was referred to arbitration, and the plaintiff paid JB160. After this the defendant carried on business in the name of his wife.—Mr G. Jones stated that the defendant simply acted as manager.—Evidence was called to try and prove acts of mastership on the part of the defendant, whereas on the other side it was contendied that the defendant throughout acted only as servant of his wife, who signed orders and bills.—The case was adjourned before it was- concludied. A FASHIONABLE MARRIAGE.—The marriage of Mr J. H. Marshall, Brynmarian, Dolgelley, with Miss Jennie Roberts, daughter of Mr 0. D. Roberts, Clogwyn, Dolgelley, took place on Wednesday, De- cember 19th, a.t St John's Church, Ches- ter. Both bride and bridegroom has a wide circle of friends in Dolgelley, who took grea.t interest in the happy event. Mr Mar- shall was for several years headmaster of the Grammar School here, and is now the head- master of the Dolgelley County Sdhool. Mr O. D. Roberts, the father of the bridie, has occupied prominent positions on public bodies in the town. The Rev John Mar- shall, vicar of Greenland, Halifax (father of the bridegroom) officiated, assisted by the Rev Cooper Scott, rector of St John's, and the Rev John Lloyd, rector of Dolgelley. The bride was given away by her father, while the duties of best man were discharged I by Mr John Marshall, brother of the bride- groom,. The bride wore her going-away gown of mouse-coloured face cloth, trimmed with beaver and ondine silk, with old rose satin yoke and guipure lace; her hat was of black velvet, with ostrich plumes and .gui- pure lace; her ornaments included a gold and pearl brooch, the gift of the bridegroom. She was attended by her sister, Miss N. Roberts, as bridesmaid, who wore a gown of old rose face cloth, trimmed with silk and guipure insertion, and hat of black velvet, trimmed with oetrieh plumes and guipure lace. She wore a gold curb bracelet, the gift of the bridegroom. After the ceremony, the bride's fathe-r entertained the wedding party at the Westminster Hotel. Later in the afternioon, the newly-wedded pair took their departure, for London, en route for the I South of England. When the scholars at th County School were informed that their master was about to get married, they formed a committee, and approached the Old IJoys, who had left the Grammar School, during the masltership of Mr Marshall, aid they responded liberally towards making him a wedding present. The boys who are still in the school also came forward, the result of which was that a handsome sterling silver waiter was obtained, and on Tuesday morning, before Mr Marshall left Dolgelley for Chester, the same was presented to him I by Mr J. C. Jones, one of the a'saiistant master of the County School, on behalf of past and present scholars. The other wed- ding presents were vatlua-ble and numerous. The bellis of St Mary's Church rang out unerry peals during the day in honour of the event.

HOLYHEAD. ADVERTISEMENTS.—Mr J. G. Hughes, 10, Market-street, receives advertisements for The Holyhead Mail, Carnarvon and Denbigh Herald, and Yr Herald Cymraeg. SUCCESS OF A HOLYHEAD SCHOOL- MASTER.—Mr Owen Roberts, headmaster of the Park Board School, has been appointed r a governor of the North Wales University College, by the headmasters of the elemen- tary schools in Anglesey. He had 27 votes, with a majority of nine over the other can- didate, who had 18 votes, and was accordingly elected. PEDLERS IN COURT.—On Friday, before Hugh Edwards, Esq., P.O. Owen Roberts, Bodedern, charged John Walch, late of Pwllheli, with being drunk and breaking a window at the above-named village on Wednesday. The magistrates im- posed a fine of 2s 6d including costs for drunkenness, but dismissed the charge of breaking a window, for want of sufficient evidence, At the same court, P.C. Thomas Hughes, Holyhead, charged John Clark, another pedler, with drunkenness on Thurs- day. A similar fine was imposed. BURIAL BOARD.—On Thursday, in the schoolroom, Churchyard, a vestry meeting was held to elect three members in connec- tion with the burial board, Mr William Riva, auctioneer, was voted to the chair. The three retiring members were Messrs W. D. Jones, John Thomas, and Edward Owen, The meeting elected for the ensuing term Messrs W. Riva, auctioneer; E. G. Roberts, solicitor; and Griffith Jones, coal merchant. LOCAL BOARD.—The last meeting was held on Friday, Mr Owen Hughes presiding. Upon the motion of Mr E. G. Roberts, se- conded by Mr R. Pritcbard, the clerk was instructed to write to the member for the counfty (Mr T. Lewis), asking him to use his influence with the Post-masber-Geiioral, to try and induce him to accept the tender of the City of Dublin Steam Packet Company for carrying the mails to and from Kings- town. Votes of thanks to the chairman, the clerk, the surveyor, and others were passed. TRAP ACCIDENT. On Wednesday evening, the bread-car of Mr Hugh Jones, baker, Millbank, was in Thomas-street. The driver had just executed a message at Mr Owen Hughes, cabinet maker, and was about to drive away when a number of papers (the weather being stormy) were whirled around the horse. These frightened the animal, and it commenced to gallop at a rapid pace down Thomas-street. The driver found it impos- sible to draw the horse up. On rounding the corner opposite Birmingham House, the car nearly toppled over, and when opposite Mrs Eleazer Williams's premises it turned com- pletely over, hurling the occupants, a number of children, into the street. Two of Mr Anker's children received injuries, one of a severe nature. Mrs Griffith's, Thomas- i street, child was also slightly injured. ( THE liNTERMFDLkTE SCHOOL.—A meeting of the local governors in connection with intermediate education at Holyhead, was held on Friday at the Park Schools boardroom, Mr J. Lloyd Griffith occupying the chair. Mr E. G. Roberts read corres- pondence re establishment of a school be- tween the County Governing Body, Charity Commissioners, and others. Mr Smith, Commissioners, and others. Mr Smith, X. P. Bank, was appointed treasurer, the voting being by ballot. Dr Roland Wil- liams, Messrs Robert M. Jones, J.P., and | R. H. Williams attended as a deputation from the County Governing Body as to the hiring of temporary premises, and after con- sultation with the delegates it was decided to send a petition to the Charity Commis- sioners requesting permission to open pre- mises at Holyhead without delav. HYFRYDLE DEBATING SOCIETY.— The above society held its meeting on Wed- nesday, the chair being occupied by the Rev John Hughes. This was "an evening with the subjects of the day." It was opened by Mr R. R. Williams, solicitor, who referred to the district council elections, intermediate education, the Armenian atro- cities, the deaths of Robert Louis Stevenson, Sir John Thompson, and other subjects. He was followed by Messrs J. Rowlands, Eleazer Williams, R. Williams, Roland Jones, J. Moreton Prichard, R. H. Williams, and Rev John Hughes. The president referred to the loss the society and the church at Hyfrydle had sustained by the death of Miss M. C. Davies, and a vote of deepest sympathy was passed by the society wioh the family in their bereave- ment. ENTERTAINMENT. — -The fireb of a saries of pleasant evenings was held at Mount Pleasant Chapel on Friday evening, the Rev Elias B. Jones occupying the chair. Miss Jones, Old Bank, presided at the in- strument in an efficient way. The pro- gramme was well sustained in the vocal por- tion by Miss Roberts, Mr John Williams, j Mrs T. R. Jones (Eos Cybi), Mr Dave T. 1 Jones, and Mr Richard Griffith. Recita- tiuns were also delivered with pleasing effect bv Miss Maggie Parry, Miss Nellie Hughes, Miss Lizzie Parry, Mr Tom Roberts, Thomas- street, and MisB Annie Lewis. A vote of condolence was unanimously passed with the family of the late Miss M. C. Davies, whoso death was recorded in our last issue. The proceedings, after the passing of the usual votes of thanks, were terminated by the sing- ing of a congregational tune. cl BLACKBRIDGE INSTITUTE. On Thursday, at the Market Hall, an exhibition took place of home arts and industries. The exhibits were well executed and included some wood carving, which had been taste- fully executed, leather embossing, and baskets that had been made with remarkable taste and ability, and art embroidery, the work having been done by local talent ex- clusively, which reflects very great credit upon the staff of the institute. In addition to the exhibits above mentioned, Christmas cakes and other eatables were shown, which were admired by the spectators for their excellent finish. Tea was provided jat a nominal charge, and the exhibition proved highly satisfactory, as a large number of exhibitors attended. Miss Adeane, Llan- fawr, is to be warmly congratulated upon the establishment of this institute and the great good that it is accomplishing in teaching arts and industries of a useful and helpful nature to the inhabitants of Holyhead and its vicinity. LLANBSULAN, ANGLESEY. FUNERAL OF THE LATE MR. RICH- ARD WILLIAMS, TREBA.N,As briefly reported in our last week's issue, Mr Richard Williams, Treiban, died on Sunday, the 16th inst. The deceased held the office of a guar- dian of the poor for the parishes of L an- beulan and Ceirchiog for 42 years, and was chairman of the Hdlyhead Board of Guar- dians for the last 35 years, and a member of the Anglesey United Sanitary Authority since its formation in the year 1876. He was also the chairman of the Trewalchmai United Dis- trict School Board for 21 years. The inter- ment took place on Friday afternoon, the 21st inat., at Llanbeulan churchyard. The funeral service at Treban was conducted by the Rev D. R. Morgan, rector of Bryngwran, who in very pathetic terms referred to the good deeds and past life of the deecased. Heading the cortege were Drs W. Evans, Llanerchymedd, and John Jones, GwaWmiai (deceased's medi- cal attendants); then came the hearse, and mourning coaches, the following being the chief niourneTg:-Mesam Richard and John Williams (sons); Mr and Mrs Owen, Ysgu- bor Ddiu, Llanfaethlu (daughter and son-in- law); Mr and Mrs W. P. Williams and Mas- ter Williams, Cleifiog Uchaf, VaJley (daugh- ter and son-in-law and grandson); Mr and Misses Rowlands, Rose Hill, Rhosybol (son- in-law and granddaughters) Mr and MTs D. R. Jones, Post-office, Gwalohmai (daughter and son-in4aw); Miss Rowlands, Valley Ho- tel (granddaughter) Mr and Mrs Rowlands, Cdegir Mawr, Gwalchmai, and Mr W. R. Pierce, Y aley Hotel. Among others pre- sent were the Revs D. R. Morgan, F. Da- vies, B.A., curate of Lllanfaelog; Messrs Humphrey Owen, Treddolphin; J. E. Hughes, Llanerchymedd; William Roberts, Pandy Treban; and Robert Roberts, Tref- erwydd, Llandrygarn. The fun service in the ohurch and at the grave side was most effectively read by the Rev Canon Wiliams, M.A., rector of Llanfaeflog, and assisted by Mr Davies, B.A., curate. The coffin was of polished oak, with handsome brass mountings (supplied by Mr John Jones, Bryngwran) and it was covered with beautiful wreaths sent by the following relaltmis and friends: —Mrs Wrilliams (widow). Miss Annie Williams (daughter), Miss M. G. Williams (daughter), Miss Kate Williams (daughter), Mrs Owen Ysguborddu (ditto), Messrs Richard and John Williams (sons), Mr and Mrs W. P. Wil- liams, Valley (daughter and son-in-law), Miss Rowlands, Valley Hotel, and Misses Rowlands, Rhosybol (granddaughters); Mr and Mrs Pierce, Valley Hotel; Miss Mary Jones (cook, ditto), and Dr and Mrs Jones, Hendre, Gwalchmai. T-LANDEGAI. PARISH COUNCIL.—At the first meet. ing of the newly-elected parish council, Mr D. Prichard in the chair, Lord Penrhyn was elected chairman and Colonel W. E. Sackville West vice-chairman, while the trea- surers are to be the Old Bank, Bangor, and the clerk the present assistant overseer for the parish. The vacancy on the district council, owing to the invalidity of a nomina- tion paper, is not yet filled. LLANERCHYMEDD. PETTY SESSIONS.—At these sessions, on Monday, before C. F. Priestley, Esq., and I other magistrates, on the application of Mr E. G. Roberts, Holyhead, the license of the Ang- lesey Arms Hotel was transferred from Hugh Jones to William Lewis. LLANFAETHLU. GRIFFITH-READE COFFEE HOUSE. —In 1892, the above Coffee House was pre- sented to the parisn of Llanfaethlu, Angle- sey, by Mrs Trygarn Griffith and Lady Rtre. of Gareglwyd. It is much appre- ciated by all within its reach, which can be easily seen by the number of men and women congregated there every evening after the work of the day is over. The attendances since October, 1893, to October, 1894, num- ber 12,976. The entertainments during the year were three concerts, four pemiy-read- ings, two temperance teas, two temperance lectures, the average nuiaer present at each being 300. The sum realised by these en. v, tertainments was £30 15s 6d, B15 of which was handed to the guarantee telephone fund. Three agricultural meetings were held in the commilt)tee-room, also a course of cooking classes by Miss Martin, a trained South Ken- sington teacher. It is very much to be re- gretted that there are so few of these coffee houses, which, if well managed, not only pay their way, but are the greatest bles- sing to the people, by giving recreation and amusement to all who care to come. I LAN P AIRFECH AN. PARISH COUNCIL.—It appearing that Col. Henry Piatt, who is the proprietor of the gasworks supplying Llanfairfechan, is thereby' disqualified from sitting on the council, a fresh election wiii be necessary. Colonel Piatt headed the poll in the principal ward. LLANGEFNI. LITERARY SOCIETY. The weekly meeting was held at the Mona Cafe, presided over by the Rev R. Rowlands. The subject for discussion was a novel one-" Is it right for lawyers to defend cases which they do not believe to be true?" Twelve thought so, and double that number did not. TEMPERANCE. Mr H. J. Williams (Plenydd) addressed a largely-attended meeting at the Wesleyan cbapel the other night on behalf of the United Kingdom Alliance. Mr R. Davies, Ffridd, presided. L' ANRWST. SCHOOL PRIZE DAY.—Archdeacon Hugh Jones distributed the prizes to the following successful pupils at Salisbury House Girls' School: -C lw prizes Form 4, W. Jones form 3, B. Mills form 2, Y. Lewis; form 1, N. Jones; general improvement, G. Par- ry. Music: 1st, M. Tritton; 2nd, M. Nic- holson. French: 1st, F. Dutton 2nd. M. Nicholson. Drawing: 1st, B. Mills; 2nd, M. Tritton. Conduct: W. Jones. Neat- ness F. Dutton. I MOLD COUNTY COURT.—On Friday, before his Honour Sir Horatio Lloyd, an inter- pleader case was heard, Mr T. J. Roberts, ironmonger, Mold, being the execution creditor, Mrs G. M. Marsden, of Bistre Lodge, Padeswood, the claimant, and Mr F. Mamton, the debtor.—The claimant stated that she was the tenant of the house she lived in. She traded under the style of "Marston and Co." Her husband was a discharged bankrupt. The furniture also be- longed to her.—The debtor denied that he had any interest in the business, which was carried on exclusively by his wife.-His Honour gave judgment for El Is, being the value of the goods bought for the use of the claimant.-Henry Griffiths, Gwernaffield, was the plaintiff, and Edward Benjamin was the defendant in a right of way case.— Mr Goodman Roberts stated, on behalf of the plaintiff, that his client was the owner of a cottage and small garden near Gwerna- ffield, and he and his predecessors had always enjoyed the right of a road leading from the highway to his cottage. Defendant, who was the owner of the land through which the road passed had recently cut holes in the road and placed heaps of stones so as to pre- vent the passage of a horse and cart. The footpath was still there.—Mr Simon, for the defence, did not dispute the right to the footpath, but he contended that the plaintiff had failed to prove that he had a right of way to the road for twenty years previous to the action.—His Honour reserved judg- ment. MOSTYN. A BOY BURGLAR.—At the Holywell Police Court, a boy named William John Lewis, 12 years of age, was charged with breaking into a shop at Mostyn, and steal- ing 3s in coppers and a quantity of apples and oranges. During the absence of the people of the shop at chapel on the previous Sunday night the boy broke a large square of glass in the cellar window and got in through it and stole the money and fruit. It was stated that the prisoner had previously been caught at the same place under sus- picious circumstances, and warned.—The bench ordered him to receive 12 strokes with the birch rod. NANTLLE. FATAL ACCIDENT.—While John David Roberts, of Ty-newydd Terrace, Nebo, Llan- llyfni, quarryman, was working at the South Dorothea Silate Quarry, Talysarn, on Thurs- day, the 20th inst., he fell from the top floor to the bottom, a distance of 15 yards, his headi coming in contact with the rock, causing a wound at the back. He was at- tended by Dr Hugh Jones Roberts, Peny- groes, but died in a few hours. Dr Hunter Hughes, coroner for South Carnarvonshire, held an inquest on Saturday, when the jury returned a verdict of Accidental death." PE N RH YN D EUDR A ETH. IRELAND.—Thursday evening week a lec- ture on Ireland" was delivered by Mr J. R. Prichard, Bank, Portmadoc. It was illus. trated wth excellent pictures thrown on a canvas by the means' of oxy-hydrogen lamp, worked by Mr David Williams, Ivy House, Porbmadioc. Mr R. J. Hughes presided. The proceeds went in aid of the clothing club. PORTMADOC. SEASONABLE BENEVOLENCE.—Mr J. R. Prifcchard, Bank, has just distributed Christmas boxes amongst all the poor of the town. He also gave a Christmas card to each poor person. THE DAVID MORRIS FUJTD. The Oakeley Slate Quarry Company have given the handsome donation of ClO towards the fund now being formed on behalf of the family of the late Mr D. Morris, pilot. KILLING TURKEYS. MT Richard Lloyd, High-street, has carried off another prize as a writer on poultry. It was he who received the prize last week, for an essay on "Killing and Dressing Turkeys." The competition took place in London. I KHYL. A NEW LIFEBOAT.—It was announced at Rhyl, on Saturday, that the Royal Na- tional Lifeboat Institution had decided to build a new lifeboat speciaNy for service at Rhyl. For many years the crew at the station used a tutbular lifeboat, which gave every satisfaction, and was wefll suited to the requirements of the place. It was with regret that the crew learned that the boat had been condemned, and they did not take kindly to the self-righting boat placed in its slbead. Subsequently the present tubular 'boat was brought to Rhyl, and although suited to the crew it is too heavy for the sands, and difficulty in its transportation is experienced. Mr J. Pierce-Lewis, solicitor, < Rhyl, the local hon. secretary, has pointed | this out, and he has now been informed by the Institution that they will build a boat ] specially suited to Rhyl, and lighter in charac- ter than the present one. They have also j asked for suggestiono as to the details of the boat and the requirements of the place. RUTHIN. CHRISTMAS SHOW.—This annual show was held on Friday, under the presidency of Mr E. O. V. Lloyd, of Rhaggat. The vice- presidents were the Mayor, Mr G. F. Byford, and Mr J. V. Williamson (Derwen Hall), and the secretary, Mr Alun H. Williams. There was a larger number of exhibits than usual, and the quality throughout was ex- cellent. ASSAULT BY A PARISH COUN- CILLOR.—At the Police Court, on Monday, before the Rev the Warden and other jns. tices, John Jones, farmer, of Ty Hir, Llan- degla, near Ruthin, was summoned by Ed- ward Parry Roberts, farmer, of Hafod Bil- ston, Llandeglla, for assaulting him outside the Crown Inn, Llendegla, on the 7th inst. Mr Edward Roberts prosecuted, and Mr F. LI. Jones defended. It appears both par- ties had been paying their rent, and outside the inn they had some words. Roberts said they had both been elected parish councillors peacefully, and they should be peaceful now. However, Jones knocked him down, kicked ham, and knocked his head on the floor. There ,was a cross summons, Jones alleging violence on 'the part of the complainant, The cross summons was. dismissed, and Jone« was fined 10s and costs, or £ 3 10s 6d. WREXHAM. MILITARY FUNERAL.—On Friday afternoon, Mr William Jones, who was for 33 years instructor to the Wrexham Volun- teers, and for 25 years sergeant-instructor of musketry to the Militia (now the 4th Battalion Royal Welch Fusiliers), was buried with military honours in the Borough Cemetery. FATAL RAILWAY ACCIDENT. On Fridhy evening a shocking fatality occurred on the Great Western Railway near Wrex- ham. A goods guard named David Thomas, aged 27, living at Chester, was engaged in shunting at Puleston Mill siding, when in stepping out of the way of his own train he got in front of a passing passenger train and his body was cut clean in two. At the ialqucst a verdict of "Accidental death" wae returned. MILITARY FUNERAL.—On Friday af- ternoon Mr W illiain Jones, who was for 33 years instructor to the Wrexham Volunteers, and for 25 yeai's sergeant-instructor of mus- ketry to the mITitia (now the 4th Battalion Royal Wekh Fusiliem), was buried with military honours in the Borough Cemetery. Tlie deceased was very highly respected, and in Novmber of last year he was presented with 100 guineas and a beautifully-illumiiia- ted address on the occasion of his resigning iiis post as instructor to the volunteers. INFECTIOUS DISEASES.—It will be remembered that about a fortnight ago some startling statements were made at a meeting of the sanitary committee of the Wrexham Town Council respecting the existence of contagious diseases at certain farms from which milk was supplied, and the ventilation of so serious a matter caused a considerable sensation in the district. The Chief-constable of Denbighshire (Major Leadbetter) has just issued the following general order:—"The police will report at once to their superin- tendents any case of infectious disease coming to their knowledge, such as scarlet fever, diphtheria, &c., at any farm or dairy where milk or butter is sold to the public. It is well known that these diseases are widely spread by people who have been in contact with sick persons handling the milk vessels and milking the cows. Superin- tendents will immediately communicate the information to the local authority." TOWN COUNCIL.—On Mondlay, at a meeting of the Town Council, under the pre- sidency of the Mayor (Councillor C. Murless), Mr C. K. Benson moved that in pursuance of the Technical Ingrtsruiotion Act, 1889, the town council, as the local authority, vote a sum equivalent to in the £ for the science and art class in support of technical educa- tion purposes for the current financial year. -Aldernlan Samuel seconded the resolution. —Mr David Jones opposed the motion. He said he found that ^d rate would produce £104. He thought it would be found that the parents of the studentB using the school could well afford to pay for the extra education, if they wanted it. It was an edu- cational luxury, and he was against it.— Mr Williamson said he would second the amendment for the sake of discussion.—Mr J. A. Chadwick thought Mr Benson ought to have explained that they were bound to pay this money.—The Town Clerk (Mr Thos. Bury) said they were not bound to pay it, but they had paid it for years, and had just built a new school, and they would be stulti- fying themselves if they did not pay it.—• Councillor Benson said the County Council gave £100 on condition that the town council gave another £100. — The resolution was carried, only two voting against it.

FOOTBALL NOTES. (BY "THE LOITERER"). Christmas comes but once a year," and all lovers of football look forward to it for a series of good matches, and consequently the several clubs make every possible arrangement to gratify this desire. But alas! the weather!! To enjoy good football we must get good weather, and the Christ- mastide series of 1894 matches opened wretchedly bad last Saturday. The gale was felt all over the country, and several important league and cup-tie engagements had to be postponed. So it was with several clubs in North Wales, and all were disappointing. The match that was looked forward to at Car- narvon between the 'Nops and Bangor Town at the Oval on Saturday was post- poned, and next Saturday the 'Nops will have another disappointment in not playing Llandudno, as the latter replay their cup-tie with Bangor at Llandndno. In the Welsh League, Wrexham visited Ruabon to play the Druids. Wrexham won the toss, and played with the wind, but thanks to the splendid defence of the Druids, only one goal was scored by the visitors up to the interval. Afterwards, there was a little less wind, and the game was more evenly contested, each side scoring 2 goals each. Final: Wrexham, 3 goals; Druids, 2. In the first round of the Flintshire and Denbighshire Charity Cup, which was down for last Saturday, there were three engage- ments, of which one only was played, viz., Rhyl v. Flint, which came off at the Rhyl Summer Gardens, under circumstances that made the game all but interesting owing to the gale. Winning the toss, and with the aid of the wind, Rhyl pressed throughout the first half, Isaac Williams putting two points to the home team's credit, which were the only goals scored up to the interval. On changing ends, however, another aspect of the game was witnessed, and Flint, with the aid of the wind, had all the play, and scored thrics, which made them just winners at the call of time by 3—2. I hear Rhyl has objected to a man in the Flint eleven as being ineligible. Poor Rhyl, thef have been defeated twice running now. Cheer up, boys. The other two engagements did not come off, the Ruabon team failing to make an appearance at Chirk, whilst the Rhostyllen Victoria v. Rhos match was put off by the decision of the referee. The latter teams, however, played a friendly game, and resulted in favour of Rhostyllen Victoria by 3 goals to 1. On Saturday, the Carnarvon Rangers played their return friendly at Talysarn, in miserable weather. The home team, win- ning the toss, played with the wind, and managed to put three goals in before the interval, but to the Rangers' credit I say that they also put two goals in against the wind, and at half-time they stood: Talysarn, three goals; Carnarvon, two. In the second half, with the assistance of the wind, Car- narvon had all the play, the ball being kept within about 50 yards of the home citadel the whole time, and the home team went all backs. Before the whistle went, however, the visitors put two more goals in. and returned victors by four goals to three. The Rangers worked grandly. On Monday, the Carnarvon Ironopolis had arranged for a treat for its supporters by getting Queensferry Ironopolis to pay Car- narvon a visit, and I must say that the game was a treat. It was for half-an bour each way, and continued to be exciting through- ont, and the Queensferry eleven were a very tough combination to deal with. The teams stood thus :—Carnarvon Goal, J. Roberts; backs, il. O. Williams and J. O. Williams (captain); halves, J. Davios, J. Lovell, and W. Jones; forwards, T. Edwards, W. Morris, J. Robert Jones, A. N. Other, and H. Williams. —Queensferry: Goal, J. Jones; backs, J. Millington and J. Davies; halves, J. Taylor, Dutton. and Bennion; forwards, W. Garratt, T. Kelly, T. Taylor, S. Garratt, and Phillips. Mr A. W. Menzies acted as referee. The game ended by Carnarvon securing two goals to Queensferry's one. It was indeed a capital game, and very evenly contested, the defence of the visiting team being grand, whilst the goalkeeper and Billy and Sam Garratt being the others con- spicuous. Of the home team, all played well, and I congratulate them on their per- formance a little more discretion shewn by their centre half would be a suggestion I would kindly submit. There was another distinct difference, which showsd in favour of Queensferry, viz., the corner kicks. Almost all of them from the home halves were shot behind, whilst the visiting halves aimed well. < On Christmas Day. the Carnarvon 'Nops played a friendly match with a select team from Carnarvon called the United, but owing to the misty rain that fell, good foot- ball was impossible. However, they won, and at the finish they were declared victors by three goals to one. The same miserable weather that had previously prevailed made its appearance again on Boxing Day, and was the means of partly spoiling a good programme. At Car- narvon, the fifteenth annual competition of the Ironopolis Football Club was held, and -=:=:==: I' 11 juniors and four senior clubs had euterea to draw conclusions for four sets of meda « two sets for the junior and senior teams respectively. The referees were Mr R. W Barber, Flint, Mr A. W. Meuzies, and Mr S: W. Parnham. There were thousands of people in the field when Coppenhall played the Ironopohs in thefinal of the senior class. In the first round of the juniors, the following scores were made:—Pwllh-li 1. Madoc Rangers 0 Penygroes 1, Denbigh 0 Carnarvon Rangers v. St. Asaph, the litter not making !ts appearance; Llanrwst 3, Carnarvon Rovers 0; Bangor Druid Rovers 1 corner, Ironopolis 0; Penrhyn Ogwen, a bye. In the second round, Carnarvon Rangers settled the Penrhyn Ogwen to th« S? + i w; Peny8roes knocked Pwll- heli out by 1 to nil; while Bangor Druid movers managed to overthrow the Llanrwst eleven by 2 to 1.—In the third round, after a tIght game, the corner kick came in luckilv for the Bangor Druid Rovers against Peny- groes, as they just did it by 1 goal 1 corner to 1 goal; Carnarvon Rangers being a bye. —In the final Carnarvon Rangers had all the play, and defeated Bangor Druid Rovers in twenty minutes bv three goals to nil. ° In the senior competitions, Coppenhall (Crewe) played Llanrwst, and the match proved very interesting. Coppenhall man. aged to put in three goals to Llanrwst none. The final tie was between Coppenhall and Carnarvon. Of all the games ever played at Carnarvon I venture to say that there has never been one to equal this match for its singularity, and the visiting team have to thank Creadle, their custodian, and the two backs for not receiving a crushing defeat. The time was played out, and thrice extra time was played, but of no avail, scoring they could not, and each team finished the fourth time of asking" with no score, Now, that would appear to the reader, as though the teams were very well matched, but nothing of the sort, and I do not believe there was a single man on the field but that knew which of the two were best, and which deserved the first and second sets of medals respectively. Praise was universally given the 'Nops, and indeed I must confirm I believe that throughout the play, the Coppenhall had not a look in hardly because one could count on the fingers of one hand the number of times they appeared danger- ous. On the other hand the 'Nops kept the ball in their opponents quarters, with the wind and rain against it alike, and although several scrimmages occurred Creadle cleared each time, and as for the shots of H. Wil- liams and T. Edwards they were simply marvellous. I would have ventured to back the 'Nops team on this day against any team in North Wales on neutral ground, as they worked so smartly and in a very com- bined form. Coppenhall refused to play more as they were too tired, and let Car- narvon take first medals and they the second. The Ironopolis Committee, I am pleased to announce, have made arrangements to have the Coppenhall team revisit Carnar- von in March, and this should prove popular. At Bangor, the annual competition of the Biingor F.C. came off for a set of medals for first team and a set of travelling bags for second team in the senior class. Nine clubs had entered, and in the first round the results weje:—Colwyn Bay defeated Bangor Workmen by two goals to nil, the Corinthians. beat the Mountain Rangers by six goals to nil, Bangor North End beat Penmaen Swifts by four goals to nil, Crewe Alexandra beat Glanadda Celts by one goal to nil, and Mountain Athletic had a bye. Second round Corinthians beat- Colwyn Bay by two goals to nil, Baugor North End beat Mountain Athletic by six goals to nil, Crewe a bye. Third round Crewe two corners, Corinthians, nil, Bangor North End a bye. The final tie was between the Crewe eleven and that of the Bangor North End. The final proved both interesting and exciting, and resulted in Crewe defeating Bangor North End by three goals to one. Crewe managed there- fore to outplay Bangor first eleven in semi- final, and Bangor second eleven In final, and were, therefore, awarded the medals, tlv Bangor North End team taking the travel- ling bags. A he renowned Llandudno Swifts had an engagement with the Tranmere Rovers m Boxing Day at Birkenhead. The Swift's team included Fred Jones, a Welsh inter- national full-back, while the home team were without several of their players. The Rovers played up hill in the first half, and play was in their favour, but no scoring made up to the interval, owing to bad shoot- ing. In the second half, play was more even, and the visitors pressed, but were repulsed by the home defence, Beven being dangerous at times. Ultimately Fish scored with a high shot from the line, and this placed the home team in front one point. But Hughes of the Swifts was injured during last half, and had to be retired, but the Swifts put their shoulders together and pre- vented further scoring, whilst their forward rank did some splended rush. Result Tranmere Rovers, 1 goal; Swifts, nil. Bravo, Swifts. In the Welsh League, Westminster Rovers, played Wrexham on Wrexham Racecourse. The final score being—Wrexham, 4 goals; Westminster Rovers, none.

THE PLANTING OF WELSI-l CROWN LANDS. Mr E. Stafford Howard, Her Majesty's Commissioner of Woods and Forests, haw d.etermined to try some experiments in re- afforestation on the Crown lands by having an experimental plantation made at a high altitude and in a very exposed situation. That plantations are wanted, and that they would pay ultimately good interest on capital invested, appears proba.ble to nn.uy ooquaaniÄ"J. with the climate of Woless, wluch equals tliat of the Channel Islands and parts of the Continent, whence large portions of our supplies of tim'ber, and of lesser articles, sum as eggs, poultry-, fruiit, flowers, dairy pro- duce, etc., are drawn. The connection 1H- tween these minor articles of our import taade and plantations may not at first lift soon, but if we could persuade agriculture to learn lessons from her young sister hor- ticulture, he would see the importance of shelter from winds, as shown in the garden and the tree nursery. In both, this is vided for by planting either hedges that am allowed to attain a good height and width, or by bororem of the hardier trees on the boundaries of the garden. Inside these shel- ters tender plants and shrubs flourish vigor- ously, which would die outright if planted in the full exposure. In a similar way the farm more trees should be planted 111 order to give shelter from the strong winds and sea blasts. If this were done early vege- tables, fruits, such as strawberries, poultiy and cattle would all benefit thereby. has the climate for early and profitable pro- duction of all these articles, and with indus- try, skiH, and outlay of capital on the jf.it of her children, with a little fostering caiv and leading the way by the Powers that be," she might ultimately supply the markets of Liverpool, Manchester, and the North with many thousands of pounds of produce that the foreigner supplies. Mr W. H. More, of Harlech, Crown agent for Wales, has the supervision of the work in question, and the coaiimiss'aiier lias, on his re- commendation, appointed Mr T. Lewis, jun., Arthog, Dolgelley, to carry out the planting.

BANGOR. POLICE COURT.—At a special sitting on Saturday, before C. Pierce, Esq., and T. Lewis, Esq., there was a further hearing of the case in which .J eph Stringer, general tlealer, High-street, Bangor, was summoned under the Criminal Law Amendment A for an alleged assault on Hannah Parry, aged 14 years, formerly a. domestic servant in his employ.—Mr S. R. Dew prosecuted on behalf of the police, and Mr W. Thornton Jones defended. The prisoner was com- mitted for trial at the assizes, but was ad- mitted to bail, himself in £100 and two sureties in £100 each. The prisoner reserved his defence. GRAMMAR SCHOOL.—The breaking up of the present term took place on Thursday, and the ceremony was largely attended: by members of the governing body and their friends. — Mr Glynn Williams, M.A., the headmaster, in his prefatory address, said that as regarded attendance and discipline the school kept up its reputation, although many boys would be necessarily withdrawn at midsummer owing to the opening at Betli- esda of another school under the Intermediate Education Act. In the examinations at the London University, Mr Hudson Williams, a former pupil, had won the fifth place in classics open to the United Kingdom, and in 4:he local Oxford and Cambridge examinations the school had done well, Roberts, a youth from Penygroes, being awarded special honours. The need for better buildings, worthy of Bangor, and an institution like Friars was Teatly felt by the teaching staff, and the Earlier the need was supplied the better for the efficiency of the school (hear, hear). Mr Henry Lewis, as chairman of the governing body, distributed the prizes, and a selection of music was rendered by the school choir, Mr Price, organist of St. Mary's Church, conducting.

FESTINIOG. BANKRUPTCY COURT.—On Thursday before Mr Registrar Jones, Evan Owen Jones, of 3, New-street, Blaenau Festiniog, quarryman, appeared for his public examina- tion. His gross liabilities were scheduled at E95 8s 2d, the only assets being household furniture, estimated to realise 22 5s. The bankrupt 3ittiibuted his failure to sickness and deaths in his family, and to his earn- ings being insufficient to nmlintain them. In reply to the Assistant Official Receiver (Mr Hugh Roberts), the bankrupt stated that he worked at the Miaenofferen Quarry, and that his earnings averaged E5 7s a month. His household and personal expenses averaged B6 2s a month, so that he had not been able to live within his income. He had known for the last five years that he was insolvent, and his debts had continued to! increase since then. The examination was j closed. INTERMEDIATE EDUCATION.—At a meeting of the local governing body of the Intermediate School held on Thursday, and ate-nded by Mr E. P. Jones, J.P., chairman Mr F. P. Dodd, M.A., headmaster; Rev W. Thomas, Dr Evans, Mr J. Parry Jones, J.P. Dr Jones, Penrhyn; Miss Llovd, and other members. Miss A. M. Dobell, B.A. (London), A.C.P., now of Hastings, and form-erly of the University College of Wales, Aberysftwyfbh, was appointed headmistress. There were 26 applicants, and two were put to the vote, namely, Miss Dobell and Miss C. M. Gladdish, B.A., University College, Aberystwyth. Out of 31 applicants for the post of first assistant master, Mr W. H. Lewis, B.A. (Oxon.), and Mr A. J. Walker, B.Sc. (Victoria University) were chosen to appear before the local governing body on Thursday next. The headmaster's report on the result of the entrance scholarship examir nation was read, and twenty scholarships were awarded, full remission of tuition fees being granted to seven boys and three girls, j and remission of half the tuition fees to six boys and four girls. The deputation which j had been appointed to wait upon Lord New- borough for the purpose of obtaining a site for the new school buildings, reported that they were very favourably received by his lordship, but that negotiations were not as yet completed. The temporary premises having been approved by the Charity Com- missioners, it was decided to open the school on the 14th of January. There are already promises of subscriptions towards the new school premises to the amount of about £1200, exclusive of the B1000 generously promised by Messrs Rathbone and Tate, of Liverpool.

Sir John Puleston presided on Satr.i evening at the Holbom Restaurant at tLie- annual dinner of the City of London Master and Foreman Tailors' Society. Nearly 200 were present. On Friday evening Sir .1..lm was the speaker at the Abergavenny H;t!na- tion of the Primrose League at the L»:i >v Constitutional Club. KEEN'S D.S F. MUSTARD.-I -inequalled KnN'S D.S.F. MusTAitn.-For h xe,,ils D.S.F, D'lUf-TARD.- FlAYOUr. (2)

HOLYWELL. POLICE COURT.—An old man named Henry Williams was brought before the Holywell magistrates on Friday afternoon charged with obtaining alms by false pre- tences. It appeared that the prisoner had been round the country with a document which set forth that lie had had the mis- fortune to lose a horse, and appealed to the charitable for subscriptions to purchase another, in order that he might earn a liveli- hood. Armed with this paper he had collected two or three pounds, among his victims being Mr P. P. Pennant (Conserva- tive candidate for the Flint Boroughs), Mr H. A. Cope (clerk to the magistrates), Mr H. T. Smith (solicitor), &c. Evidence was given to the effect that prisoner had had no horse for two years past and that the whole thing was a fraud.—The Bench sentenced him to a month's hard labour. REMARKABLE ACTION AGAINST A CAPTAIN.—The Rolywtill magistrates had, on Friiday, before them the adjourned case, in which Captain Crockett, of the steamer "Mecca," now lying at M'ostyn, was sum- moned by three of his crew for two months' arrears of wajges. The defence of the cap- tain was that the men had! signed articles under Turkish law, in the presence of the Turkish Consul aft Glasgow, and a special clause was inserted in the articles providing that they hould not come under tue British shipping laws.—The Captain also told the bench that the owners of the vessel, who live at Jaffa, had failed to send i-im the necessary funds to work the vessel, and, therefore, he could not pay, but he- promised to pay the men as soon as the money arrived. It was now stated that two of the crew had since left the vessel, but the third, a Maltese, named Lorenzo Buhagiur, was present in em-A.-The Chairman (Mr R. Sankey) said the beaich had given the matter their full conalde-Ruttikm, and had decided not to make any order; but 'as the complainant was a Maltese, they had directed, their clerk to refer the whole of the facts of the case to the Crown Agent for Malta in London.