Carnarvon and Denbigh Herald and North and South Wales Independent

CONWAY. THE BANDS OF HOPE-Iit is stated that the savings of the members of the Ie- spective Bands of Hope during last year amounted to over £:700. This, amount, with the usual interest, was repaid a few days before Christmas. POLICE COURT.—On Thursday, Lewis Lewis, a. tramp, Bangor, was charged with stealing a piece cf bacon on Wednesday even- ing from the shop c'f Messrs John Jones and Sons, Limited!, Llandudno, and was sentenc- ed to a month's hard labour. "OWEN IRHOSOffiIYIL.æhis gifted au- thor is at it writing a new story for Mr O. \1!. (Edlwards's magazine, "Wales." It iti said that Edwards is translating Rhos- comyl's "Battlement and Towers" and "The IRomance of Ynye Galon" for publication in "Heddyw" and "Cymru." THE CHURCH.—The Rev Mr Lewis, the vicar, conducted the service at the Parish. Church on Christmas Day. There was a, good attendance. In addition to choral singing, I the well-trained choir, under the leadership I of Mr Alfred Williams, rendered two or three anthems in splendid form. THE MARKET HlALL —Thanks to Mr Farrington, C.E., the market hall has been renovated, and looks, for its kind, much brighter and cleaner. Would it not he better rather than spend money on the present building, to instruct the borough surveyor to draw plans of a mew and more spacious building ? PIGEON SHOOTING MATCH.—A pi- geon shooting match was held in a field at Llandudno Junction on Boxing Day. A large number of well-known shots had en- tered. The referee iv, -s Mr Cornelius Wil- liams, Conwav. The first stake (Ie3 5s) was divided between Messrs T. Williams. Llan- gerniew (28 yards); James Jones, Conway (21 years), and John Reader, Ty'nygroes (21 iv yards). The second sweepstake was won by Mr J. J. Upton, Junction Hotel (21 yards), while Mr Sam Hamer, of Conway (28 yards) won the other sweepstake. The match }vis got up by Mr J. J. Upton, and had the wea- ther been more favourable, more would have entered.

BANGOR. In the list of candidates who were awarded certificates at the examination recently hell by the Incorporated Society of Musieiaois at Llandudno, is the name of A- H. Roberts, Ra-ii^cr t'Kiiioforte, elementary). THE WORIvH* >USK.On Friday, the inmates of the Workhouse were given theii animal Christmas dinner, served cut to them bv a number cf guardians and jbher sym- S |)urhisn> £ friend-. w RAILWAY DIXERThe annual din- ner of the men employed in. the locomotive sheds of the Banker district was held on Saturday at the Railway Hotel, Mrs Thomaa catering for a party of about 100. THE WESLLYaNS.—A performance .of Gaul's "Holy City" was- given an Wednesday night at. the Penrhyn Hall by the choir elf Horeb Chapel, Alderman T'. Lewis presiding. The artistes were- Madame Emily Wright, i)1i"s Winntie Ower, Mr Ben Evans, Mr Will Ri.ibeirbi; solo violin and leadier, Miss Isabel Hewitt; pianoforte. Miss Kate Jones organ, 54-r E. G. Owen conductor, Mr D. R. Ellis.

BEAUMARIS. CONGRfEIGATIONAILISIM. The bam held last week in aid of the Congregational church, which was opened by Lady Mag- dalen Bulkeley and Mrs Rupert Mason, wife of the high-sheriff of Anglesey, afforded a tiet profit of slightly over JSSOO.

BETT W S Y COED. DEATH OF DR --NfoCLILLOUGIFI. --We re- gret to record the death of Dr L. B. McCul- lough, of the Waterloo Hotel, which took place early on Tuesday morning. The deceased gentleman, who had been a resident of Bettwsycoed for some years, had been suffer- ing far a long ti,me from heart disease to which complain"- he succumbed as stated. He ■ftas a zealous Churchman, and a conscientious Conservative, and deservedly popular as a host, and for his generosity to the poor, who I will keenly feel his loss. Dr McCullogh was about 65 yeairs of 117e. and leaves a wife and family to imou-rn his loss.

BUCKLEY. ACCIDENT AT A COLLIERY.—on Mon- day, the Flintshire deputy-coroner investi- gated the circumstances attending the death of Dallie Griffiths. 37 years of age, a mar- ried man, living near Mold, who met with his death by an accident at the colliery of Messrs George Watkiiifion and 'Sons, Buckley, on Wednesday last.—The jury returned a ver- dict of "Accidental death."

CARNARVON. OBITTJAJRY.—We -I are soriry to learn of the death of Mrs Edwards, Bron Siriol, North-road, which rook place this day (Fri- day). 'She was the widow of Mr E. Edwards, late mayor of Carnarvon. SUCCESSFUL AGAIN.—Wo notice with pleasure thai Mi Tlomas Humnhreys, cabinet maker, New-street, has received the pne of E5 5s offered at the Christmas Eisteddfod held in Liverpool, for the best earv^-i oak Ixiraie cha;r. The adjudicators jjigniy prais»>]; the workmanship. THE) NATIONAL SCHOOLS.— As will be seen irom our advertising columns, the an- nual bazaar in aid of the funds of the above will be he-d in a 'few days, to be opened .by will be he-d in a feW days, to be opened.by the Hon. Alice Pennant and Mrs Trevor I Hughes, the Lord Bishop of Bangor deliver- ing an address. The Hon. F. G. Wynn and other gentlemen will give an exhibition of the Roentgen Rays, which, doubtless, will be a great attraction. THE NEW YE'AR was ushered in with the firing of cannon from Fort Belan, twelve sound rockets and as many cannons "being fired on the stroke of twelve. Crowd's of people patrolled the streets until long past the mightnight hour. The usual watchnight services were held in Ebenezer Chapel and by the Salvation Army, both being well at- tended. A ball was given at the Pavilion at the close of the usual evening, (performance, and was very well attended. TH/E WELSH UNIVERSITY OFFICES. —-Sir John Puleston, in his capacity of oon- stable of Carnarvon Cattle, on Thursday, re- ceived a visit in London from Mr J. R. Hughes, chairman df the committee appoint- ed by the town council to apply for the lo- cation of the Welsh University offices in this town. Plans were submitted of suggested alterations which would adapt some of the c.1;;t:e apartments for the purposes of the jiew offices, and it is understood that Sir John I'ule«ton heartuy approves c'f the scheme. -,Late oil Monday evening, as L J. B. Garrod, Stag's Head, Penygroes, driving home up Pool-street in a four- ■vriieei trap, containing several passengers, he c&ine in collision with a chip potato caff op- posite Mr J. R. Pritchatrd's flour warehouse. ^arrod's trap was totally wrecked, and the horse severely injured. Fortunately, the passengers were able to escape unhurt. The chip potato dealer, however, complained of P?iiiis in the legs, as the wheels of the wTt-ked car panged over them. The police ■vpeie immediately on the scene, and ren- ,del-Od assistance. A,IVER,SARY SERVICES.—The an- U11!U breaching service? in connection with pc3!« Congregational Chapel was held on "fhlTSd.av evening and throughout Christlmafl Sermons being delivered by the Revs -fjenry j^pes^ Bryngwraji, and Bern Evans, The venerable Dr Rcfbeirts; (Dewi, Wrexham, who was at one, time i'11e ^ini sier of this church, was unable to vI. yxesen £ owing to illness. CoMecrictis were each service towards/ liquidating the dmainimg on the chapel. —At a late hour on Tuesday niglit, d Smoke was seen issuing from the iock- of Mr H. L. Jones, 'grocer, Bridge- 7^1"^ enfo.ring the premises it 'was fa- t}¡::¡,t the pjaee, WIl:SI on fire, and the ;It'! \"ll' of the, local fire-brigade, under the ^tendence of Captain D. H. Jctnes, c 1e once requisitioned. The flames were fuhseq„,ell^y. extinguished1, buit considerable! Tt'as ^0T10' The cause of the outbreak myslhery. The plaice was insured. GO HOME TILL MORX- l' ^Some good people are never tired of ot s°eial clubs, but if Carnarvon did ^oU-possess one, a shop in Bridge-street ^otiiwi doubtless have been burnt to the 11l0i„ "the other night, and perhaps the block of buildings, ,for it is said that {)lH/ was discovered by sotme "late birds" ^'oiwe in the small hours from a cer- This is not intended as an argu- show that Ca.rna.rvon stands in need tnore clulvs, but, at any rate, it shows J'1.] °fne good may at times come out of rJC WORLD'S FAIR, AXD CARNL generalpablic of Cairnarvon and "VIC:l :}> have enjoyed ainotlier week of good amusement at the Pavilion. Mr '\fl. t¡ is to be congratulated on his cater- jng., performances of Benson's marion- remarkable, and the Brothers Ar- liiio. jtti their acrobatic &.?., feats, are ^Tf1,T1J iOliar.ie Oowen, the comedian, hu- uiouMcJjp Tast audiences with his character liong8 'nd he and S34phrini a.nd .Ada M'ont. "t*™—- rose prepare them to witness the daring feats" of Onzalo, the demon of the Air, in. his tra- peze performance. The .whole of the ar- tistes seem bent upon making Mr Wildman's undertaking a thorough success. A change of programme is announced in our adver- tising columns. ILLNESS OF MR JOHN ROBINSON, J.P.O,ur readers will learn with regret of the serious illness of Mr John Robinson, the popular and well-known quarry-propri- etor, of Talysarn. It appears that lie has been suffering for some time from heart trouble, and within the past few days, other complications have developed, so that his condition is said to be critical. On making inquiries this (Friday) morning, our repre- sentative was informed that there had been no apparent improvement in the condition of the Patieia, and great anxiety :prevails in Nantlle and among Mr Robinson's many friends elsewhere. Mr Robinson is one of the ;most enterprising of quarry-proprietors genial, kind-hearted, and straightforward, he is extremely popular among all classes, none more so among the quanryanen. DR HERBER EVANS iS FUNERAL.— Great surprise was occasioned in this town on the receipt of the news that the remains of the late Dr HetberEvans were to be in- terred at Bangor. Dr Evans loved Carnar- von, and though having removed to Bangor two years ago, lie will always be fondly re- ferred to as "Evans, Carnarvon." It is said that it was at his express desire that such an extraordinary course is to be taken, but in the absence of confirmation, this may be doubted. His first wife is buried in Llan- beblig; he spent 28 of the (best years of his life at Carnarvon, and has left a. lasting im- pression for good on the life .of the town. Had his funeral taken place 'here, the great pavilion would have been moue too large to hold a funeral service in. In fact, the whole town would have turned out en masse to show the last token of respect to the memory of the great and goold man gone from among us. MARRIAGES.—The marriage cd: Mr E. W. Lloyd, Ddraig Goeh, and Miss Jennie Lloyd. Jones, iBrynhelen, the daughter of Mr Evan Jones, ironmonger, was solemnised on Tuesday at the Mc<riah Caivinistic Method- ist Ohalpel, thelRrerv W. W. Lloyd, Gwyddel- wern (brother of the rbridegr¡ooon),ofticia,tin.g, assisted by 'the Rev E. Jcmes. The bride, who was given away !by her father, was at- t-ended by the Misses Jones (sis cons of the bride), while Mr Owen Jones, High-street. (Messrs Ellis Jones and Son), a,c,4,,eid as beeic man. After the ceremony, Mr O. Jones played the "Wedding, March' en the oaga-n. The happy pair left during the day for the Metropolis. The preeenta were both numerous and valuable. In the evening, the employees of the Ddraig Goch and' Mir E. Jones, ironmonger, were invited to Bryn helen, where they partook of a symptlucus r.op,ast,On Wednesday, at Siloh Calvinistiio Methodist Chapel, the marriage took place- of Mr E. Lloyd Williams, editor of the "Obser- ver and Express! "Gewedi," and "Werin, andl Miss Maggie Hughes-, seeoaid daughter of Mr John Hughes, Pantyoced, ELlanruig. The 'Rev J. E\ M.A., pastor, offici- ated. The bride was given away by her father. Miss C. J. Hughes (sister of the bi-idte) was the bridesmaid, while Mr W. Lloyd Williams (brother of the bridegroom) performed tine duties cf best man. The wedding presents, which were of a costly nature, numtbered about 120. In the after- noon, Mr and Mrs Williams left for London. BOROUGH MAGISTRATES' COURT.— On Monday, before Edward Hughes, Esq. (the mayor), and J. R. Pritehard, Esq.— John Graham, Bapitdst-sfare^i:, for being drunk and disorderly, Was fined 5s and costs.— Mary D'avies, Northgata-street., was, charged with stealing a shawl, the property of John Roberts, Bryn Eilian, Llanbexis, on the lgtli ut.-On that date prosecutor was at the King's Head Inn, in this town, when prisoner came in and sold him a. shawl for 2s 6d. Some time afterwards prosecutor was making his way for the railway station through OIIthga[.e.stŒ'eet., when Mary Da vies ran after him shouting; out that lie had stolen a sliawl belonging to her, and a man came up to them and asked prosecutor what made him steal his wife's shawl. The woman followed Roberts and a crowd soon gathered together. Further on towards the, statical a man came up to prosecutor and demanded the slvawl, and the laifcter told him hie could have it on returning the 2,81 6d which he had paid for it. The man then pulled the shawl away by force and made off.-ThepKiice found the at the Adelphi Inn, where the prisoner said she had received a cci it. The shawl was handed to the police and prisoner returned the shilling to the landlord of the Adelphi 11 the presence 6f a con- stable.—The landlord of the Adelphi said he had merely lent prisoner the shilling.—The Bench sentenced the womaji to 14 da.ys' im- prisonment, with hard' labour, the Mayor remarking that the way in which she had gone about the off enoo had aggravated it. DROWNING FATALITY.—A-bout half- past one o'clock, on Monday afternoon, a little child (between five and six years of age, the son of John Edwards, Well-street, fell into the Oadnamt river close to the floodgate fixed near Siloh Chapel, and as the river was greatly swollen owing to the recent heavy downpour of rain, the little fellow was instantly swept out of sight under the archway through! which the river flows, undei the town. A man named William Griffith, endeavouring sometime afterwards to find tine, body, was also swept down some distance and almost lost his life. An inquest was held on Tuesday aftemocai before Mr J. H. Bodvel- Roberfcs, coroneT, and a jury, of whom Captain Owen, Bangor-streeit, was, foreman. A little lad, natmed J. P. Thomas, the child of Pierce Thomas, Mounib Pleasant, Alley, said he went to play with Edward Edwards to Cadnant field. They went into the field through a fencing and played there to the stream and by the floodgate. They were throwing paper into the water and deceased fell into, the river. He shouted, "Oh, John Price bach," and went out of witness's sight. W itness tiien called out that deceased uad. fallen into the river.—John Garroi, stepson cf >T. Hughes, 14, Well-street, said, he, was playing at the bottom of that street and saw last witness1 1011 top of Cadbant field waiU shouting out that the deceased had fallen into the water. A man. from William-street ran there.—Thomas Parry, Little Chapel- street, said he was on, Monday night- on the quay on tho look out for the body. He had been told of the laccident about, one in the afternoon, and he continued to search for the bo-dy until he found it about 9.30 p.m. He found it close to theferry steam or which had been moored alongside the "Ja Ja's" berth. It was in the river which ran through the dock, the tide being out at, the time. The first thing he noticed] was an unusual amount of seaweed, and undernea,th there was the body with its two hands on its face.—Sergt. Griffith in Tel-ply to the coroner, said that the fence on that pntfh of Cadnaait field was beiivr continually pulled down by children from° the locality although the police did their utmost to drive them away. A jury- man remarked: that had a. "n all a yard high been built there the child would, not have fallen in. The Coroner But: there is no obligation upon anyone to build such a wall. —Another juryman suggested that if a. grat- irng had been "fixed across the river at that spot tlue body would not have been earned away all tilie way under the town to the doak. —'Still another juryman: Why does not the corporation, Took after; this rivor. Tiie Coroner replied that the C\idinant was not! a sewer, although he was afraid some people made improper use of it.—A verdrCJ of 'Accidentally drowned," was unanimously returned.

COLWYN BAY. -NET-) F. Nunn has resigned his position as honorary solicitor to the com- mittee of the Congo Institute. THE ENGLISH BAPTIST CHURCH — On ChmtaiKMS morning, the Rev Dr Cousins delivered a powerful discourse at the English BaptiM Chapel. WHAT WILL THE LIBERALS SAY ? -Cciiii,raeitfiiig upon the concert recently held at the Public Hall, by the Chester Cathedral Quartette Party, in aid of a fund for liquidat- ing the debit of the Conservative Club, the "Courier" correspondent makes the following admissions :—"That there should be a Con- I servative Club under any circumstances, in audi an atmosphere is a marvel. There is not a town on the North Wales coast where the noisy element in Radicalism is stronger, or where freedom of speech, is denied so sys- tematically to exponents of the Conservative casrue at election times. Slowly but surely the loc-al Conservative leaders, have succeeded in making their organisation a power in the neighbourhood, and to them the party gener- ally throughout Denbighshire are indebted -ib for having established one of the most, con- venient clubs in North. Wales. The club is certainly a credit to this town, and the liagh character of its general arrangements need only be mentioned to make it <:I tilia favourite local headquarters of the party, as well as the rendezvous of gentlemen who only make the acquaintance of Colwyn Bay durling the win- ter months."

DOLGELLEY. THE of elhe "Messiah" were given at the Market Hall on Sunday evening, 'by a choir under the leader- ship of Mr O. O. Roberts, accompanied by a. full orchestra. The artistes were- the Misses Maggie Pierce, and Maggie Pritehard, Messrs Norman McLeod Jones, R.C.M., and Llew Meirion. The accompanists were Miss Biodwen Williams, Messrs W. H. Pyemont and M. W. Griffith. URBAN COUNCIL.—A meeting of the council was held on Tuesday evening, under the presidency of Mr J. Meyriok Jones.—A sub-committee reported that the postmaster was prepared to remove the fencing in front of his houses at Caetauws on the condition that the council repf.ace the fencing by a pavement. It was agreed to do this.-The sanitary inspector was instructed to submit to every meeting of the council1 a report as to any diseases which might have occurred during the; month. DISTRIBUTION OF SHILLINGS TO THE POOR.—The poor of the town, num- bering oyer 200, ware on Thursday the re- cipients of a sum of one shilling each. for- waxded to the rector of Dolgelley bv Mr C. Reynolds Williams, of DolmellynEyn Hall (a gentleman well-known in the "district for his benevolence), on the happy occasion of his golden wedding. The distribution took place at the Town Hall, at which the Rector (Rev John LHoyd), Mr J. IMeyrick Jones, J.P., Messrs D. Owen, Cross Keys; Tom Parry (relieving-officer), and others, assisted. The I interesting event was also fittingly observed in the town, the bells of St. Mary's pealing forth at intervals throughout the day.

HOLYWELL. SPOILING A CHRISTMAS FEAST— On Saturday, a young married ivomani named Annie Jane D'a.vies, who carried a very young h<llhv in her arms, and who resided with her husband at Pentre Isai, Bagillt, was charged with .stealing two- ducks, the property of James Rdberts, of Voell Gron, and nine hom- ing pigeons, belonging to a grocer's assistant, living, in the same locality. The ducks hav- ing been missed frc-m their cote, P.C. Eley searched the prisoner's blouse, and found them dead and wrapped up in a cloth in the bed- room. Prisoner elected to ,11> tried) by a. jury, and was committed to the sessions.

HOLYHEAD. THE, SILVER BAND. On Thursday evening, the silver band of the P. Company, 2nd Vol. Bait. Royal Welch Fusiliers, held a concert at. the Town HaH. Capt. Edwards, J.P., was unable to occupy the chair, on account of indisposition, and his place was ablv supplied by Dr Fox-Russell, with Mr John Rowlands (Bala) as the conductor. The silver band played the competitive piece, "Wales, of the Conway Christmas competi- tion in a tiioet commendable way, and were warmly applauded. The British School children gave an action song, entitled, "The Tramps," which caused much amusement. Musical solos were admirably rendered by Messrs Tom Williams and Robert Owen. The following artistes also sustained the pro- granime Miss Roberts, Mr John Rowlands, and Ioriveirtli Menai. Miss Iv. Jones and Miss Iv. Williams were the ac- companists. ODDFELLOWS' MEETING.—On Tues- day, at the St. Seiriol's Lodge-room, the an- nual meeting of the Holyhead district, of the I.O.O.F. F.S., wajs held, under the presidency of the Provincial Grand Master (Bro. 0. (Meredith Lewis). All the lodges in the district were fully represented by dele- gates. Prov. D.G.M. Bro. Jacob Jones was elected Prov. G.M., and Bro. Llew. Jones (Llanfecheli), Prov. D.G.M., for the ensu- ¡ ing twelve months, and were duly iiiistalled into their respective offices. P. G. Wrn. Griffith (Bcf(yhead) mdJ iBro. R. Evans (Biyngwran) were elected district auditors for saime term. Prov. G.M. O. Meredith Lewis and Prov. C.S. W. D. Jones were elected deputies to represent the district at the forthcoming Oddfellows' A.M.C., to be held at Douglas, Isle of Man, during Whit- week next. It was also unanimously resolved that a gold jewel be presented to the Prov. G.M. (Bro. O. Meredith Lewis) for his ser- vices to the district. IRISH GOODS TRAFFIC.—The: Irish (foods traffic at Holyhead has this year been the heaviest on record, and thousands of tons of prcdnce-poultry. eggs, butter, fish, and ive and! dCI,d) stock—have been unloaded from the Norbli-Western Railway Company's steamers from North Wall andf Greenore, and promptly despatched t,oi all parts. The com- pany, apart from the augmented traffic by ordinary luggage arfd passenger trains, have made 'up and despu;t,eh,edi special trains run- ning express to London, the Midlands, and the X orth of England, carrying nothing but Christmas hampers and perishable goods. The mail traffic 'by the Dublin Company's royal mail steamers, runjiing between. Kingsr town and Holyhead, has also been much heavier than usual, no fewer than 1300 mail bags having be,en handled oil one trip. The North-Western RJaillway Company put on two of their finest steamers on the night service, the "Banshee" and the. "Lily," andi the "Violet" by day. They also ran two special steamers, the "Edmth acid "Duchess.' Tlile passenger traffic by both, routes was so great that trains had to be despatched in two and sometimes three sections.

LLANDUDNO. EARLY LAMB.—A lamb was bom on Monday last at the farm at Lianrhos, of Mr Edwin Williams, butcher, of the Market Hall, (Llandudno. VISITORS.—On Ghni|stana>j Eive fufjiy- loaded trains with visitors arrived at the Queen of Welsh Watering-places. Their number were far in excess of that of any pre- vious year, which, in itself speaks volumes for the popularity of the town. Most of them actumed with the- boat express oci Monday afternoon. HOXOURIXG A POLICE OFFICER. —The other evening, P.C. James (65) was presented1 with a handsome marble time- piece by the inhabitants of Penrhynside on his leaving that village for Llandudno. He was also the recipient of a siilver-mounted Malacca cane from his superior officer, Super- intendent Rowlands. Mrs James was alSiO presented by the inhabitants of Penrhynside with a beautiful tea service. The Rev R. Peris Williams, in making the presentation, alluded to the straightforward conduct of Constable James at Penrhynside., and ol)- served that he liact dlOne very effective ser- vice there. INCORPORATED SOCIETY OF, MUSI- CLANS. —■ Subjoined is a list of the candidates who were awarded certific- a.tes at the examination recently held by this society at Llandudno:—Piano, intermediate grade: Hilda F. Holmes' and P. M'lveever, Colwyn Bay. Elementary: G. M. Payne, M- Broome, E. H. Ha-rdiiijf, W. N. Jones, and A. H. Roberts', Bangor; J. Owen, Colwyn Bay; G. Morgan, Llan- dudno. Preliminary: H. L. Jones, E. Red- stone, and R. Rive'tt. Singing, advanced grade Ruth E. Adams. Violin, elemen- tary M. E. Brc-ome. Preiitniiiaiy Gilbert Walker, Colwvn Ivav. GLOBlDAETH AMATEUR SILVER BAND.—A concert in aid of-Itlie funds of the above band was ,held ú Vl Wednesday evening, at the Pier Pavilion.^ The hand was assisted by the Glanwydden and Penrhyn choirs, the Misses M. Hughes and E. Wil- liams, and Messrs David Jones, J. James, I -ai H. Brightlands, R. Jones, H. Roberts (Beth- esda), John Owen, J. E. K. Davies, F. S. Laroche, and the Volunteer BUe Band (by kind permission of Captain Sanson). All the items in the long and varied programme were heartily enjoyed, and one peasant feature of the performance was the reappearance of Mr [ John Owen, of Penrhynside, whose sweet tenor voice was hestrd to much advantage in "Hen Wlad yyIcnyg Gwrnicn." Mr W. G. Mobley was chairman, and we trust a sub- stantial sum iF aid of the above funds is the result of the concert. THE ST. TUDNO MUTUAL SOCIETY. —The annual balance-sheet of this society, which was founded in 1892, and of which Mr H. J. Fletcher is the president and Mr James Richardson the vice-presdd'ecit, has just been issued, from which it appears that the society continues in a fnnost flourishing condition. The income for the year amounted to E406 17s 2d. Out of that amount C17 18s was ex- pended in sick pay, and £38 15st in salaries, such as the doctor, the chemist, and the sec- retarv. During the year there was only one death, which drew £10 from the funds, the (dler expensies only amounting to the so nail figure of £1 10s. Therefore, it will be seen that there was a, balance of £338 13ts 8d on the year's account. A dividend of B2 14s has been declared for the year 1866. Mr T. Evans, 1, Glanymor Villas, is the: general secretary; Mr A. Deacon, Tudno Vaults, the treasurer; and Dr Craig, M.D., the doctor. COMPETITIVE MEETING.—A competi- tive meeting was held at the'Welsh Caivinis- tic Methodist Chrpel on Boxi};) Day. The Rev H. Barrow Williams presided. Among the successful competitors were:—Thomae Edward Jcnes, Brondyffryn; Maggie Ann Roberts, Waverley House; Lizzie Ann Jones, 10, St. Gecrge's-crescent; Fanny and Thomas Williams, Jubilee-street; Hywel Scott Davies, and Tudno Wallace Davies, Eden Cottage Ewart Francis, 5, Glanymor- terrace; John Griffith, Gogafth; Maggie Ann Jones, Goleufryn Ellen Roberts, Bella Vista; Hywel Thomas Hughes Zetland House Emily Mabel Jones, 'Edwin Hooson, Richard Evans, and John Elias Evans, C. Jones, Brondyffryn David Llewelyn Jones, Brynymor; David John Roberts, Bella Vista Margaret Ann Owen. Milton Lodge Maggie Evans, Maenan Lodge; Blanche Hooson. Mostyr.-street; Thomas Charles Jones, Brynymor; Gwladvs Owen, Milton Lodge; Maggie Hughes Jones, Brynynwr; Margaret Ann Owen, Milton Lodge; Ellen Roberts, Bella Vista; and Henry Parry, Ty'nymaes. Miss Jennie Williaims, 6, St. George's-cresent. and Miss Maggie Hughes Jones, were the accompanists. SUDDEN DEATH OF A LEEDS GEX- TLEMAN.—Between nine and ten o'clock on Tuesday morning, Mr Arthur E. Brad- shaw, Bromley, near Leeds, died very sud- denly at Sefton House. The deceased ap- parently up to within two days of his deaths enjoyed robust health. On Sunday, how- I ever. he complained of his heart, and Dr Nicol was called to see him. No-one appre- I hended that such serious results would en- sue, inasmuch as Mr Bradshaw himself stated, although he kept to his room, that he felt very much better, and hoped ilitor a. good night's rest on Monday night that he would bo able to come downstairs. But his death took place as stated. Mr Bradshaw, who was 32 years of age, was- the son of the late Mr William Bradshaw, a retired merchant, who resided at. Leeds. He had been staying at, Sefton House pursuing his studies with a view cif qualifying fcr his final medical ex- amination. Being a, gencT'oiuts and open- hearted gentleman, he hadl end'eared himself to a large circle of friends: at Llandudno, where the announcement of his death was •received wf th cosus'ternaliiion. His aged mother and three of his four sisters were staying at Sefton House at the time, and they were r>rostrated bv the sad and sudden ev- ent. The cause cf death was the. failure of the heart a action. DEATH OF A LLANDUDNO CAR- DRIVER.—On Tuesday morning the body of Edward Taplin, cardriver, was found dead in his stableyard at the rear of Clifton-road, Llandudno. There was no appearance of any violence. A gin bottle was found in the pockets of the deceased.—The inquest was held on Wednesday afternoon, by Mr J. H. Bodvel-Roberts, coroner. Mr S. Dunphy was the foreman of the jury.—Dr Dalien de- pcsed that he was called to see the deceased's body at the mortuary about nine o'clock on Tuesday morning. He was informed that he was found cicad in the street. The witness was of opinion that he had been dead for at least five or six hours. He came to the conclusion that the cause of death was suffocation. The deceased had the appear- ance of having been drinking heavily. There was a froth about the mouth. He was of opinion that he was so drunk that having fallen he could not move.—John Owen. 9, Robert's Yard, Madoc-street, stated that, he was with the deceased at the Tontine Club at the St. Tudiid's Hotel the previous even- ing. While there the deceased had about three glasses of beer and a cigar. Sub- sequently they left the hotel, and ea.ch pro- ceeded its own way for home, but the de- ceased ststed lie wanted to call at the stables first. He was slightly under the influence of drink, but he walked' all rujht. As far as lie was aware Taplin had no bottle of whisky.- I John Davies, joiner, Leonard-street, gave evidence as to finding the deceased lying n •: o his face downwards at Back Clifton-dS^o. about 7.30 on Tuesday morning. Taplin v Mack in the face, and had one of his hands in his pockets.-P.C. James (66) deposed to going to Back Clifton-road in accordance with information he received. There he found the deceased dead, and came to the con- clusion that he had been dead some hours. He had two pounds in gold, fifteen shillings in silver, and two pence in copper, in his pocket. Deceased had also an empty bottle in his pocket which contained a small quantity of gin. Taplin had been drinking rather heavily of late.—Benj'amin Taplin said that deceased was is brother. He (the deceased) had been drinking heavily, off and on, for the last fortnight. Mr Joseph Hughes, Craigydon, believed from his ob- servations that the deceased fell while on his way to the stable, and thait he was in such a state as he could not have moved. The Coroner having briefly summed up, the jury came to the conclusion that the deceased died from "Suffocation brought about by intoxica- tion."

LLANDDOGET. THE NATIONAL SCHOOLS.Oii, Mon- day, the scholars attending these ,goboo!s, numbering 110, were entertained by Miss Hi'gsxm, of Plas Madoc, to tea, and on the motion of the Rev J. P. Evans, recioc of Llanddoget, a vote of thanks to her was pas- sed. After the tea. the shoiars gave an inter- esting entertainment, to which the parents were invited. Owing to the increase in the attendance at these schools the Education Department has issued an order for the en- largement of uhe premises, and the managers have decided to ibuild a new room for the infante.

LLANERCHYMEDD. PETTY SESSIONS.—At) these petty sessions, on Tuesday, John and Anne Wil- liams, of Farmer-street, were charged by Ln-'pector Rowlands, of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, with ill- trealt.ing their children, and weira sentenced to a, monitih'si imprisonment eech.-Li dis- missing the chaige cf drunkenness against one Richard Williams, the chairman said there was a conflict of evidence,, and that the police in future should,, as they had been told in the past, call independent corrobora- tive evidence where obtainable,, and only bring cases into court where such evidence was clear. Be also said that the person charged should be told of the offence at the time, acid not twelve days afterwards, a course which, the defendant's seiioitor had complained' off as being unfair.

LLANGEFNI. LtEiOTUREj. —At t-lie Weslevati Hall on Monday evening, the Rev W. O. Jones, of AIoer, delivered -an interesting lecture on "Courtship and Marriage." There was a crowded audience. THE DISTRICT COUNCIL AND THE iSARKET AND TOWN HALLS.—-At a special meeting of the district council, on M,canity night, Mr W. Hughes-Jones pre- siding, letters were read from Mr J. S. Laurie, agent to Sir R. Williams Bulk eley, Bart., the first,, dated December 19th, said Sir Richard had no other offer to make than that he -was willing to let the town hail and market to the council for a. term of five years at an annual rent of £100, the lease tho ooritam the usual covenants and conditions insert,ed in leases on his mtate. Sir Richard was not disposed to give the council the option of purchase.—Mr E. H. Jones observed that it was difficult to know what to do. He undierstood that there was a strong, feeling ifi the town adverse to their proceeding further in the matter without first having the views- of the, ratepayers upon it.—Mr John Wil- liams asked if the principal ratepayers of the town were prepared to undertake the responsibility, because it was an inipoftant matter for them.—Mr E. Williams said they had been sent there by the ratepayers to do their beet for the town. If they did not act rightly let the rateipayers "sack" them (laughter). They ought to ibear the burden as well as the ratepayers.—Mr Willi aims eventually proposed that they accept Sir Richard's offer to hire the market and town halls at B100 for five years, and ask Sir Richard1 tla put them in proper repair.—The motion was oorried.-It was reported, that a dog similar to those forming the pack of the Anglesey harriers, had! been found drowned in the river, and it was decided to ask from the master of the hounds the sum of one shilling, burial expenses.

LLANGOLLEN. THE RAILWAY FATALITY. —On Wed- nesday evening, Mr W. Wynn Evans, the East Denbighshire coroner, held a.-a inquiry into the circumstances attending the death ef Jane Roberts, aged 54, wife of Charles Ro- berts, a blacksmith, living at Tyn Abbey- road, near Llangollen, and, who was kihed by a special train while crossing the level crossing at Berwyn Station. -3ir Robert Ed- wards, living at the IPoist-office, Berwyn, stated that on Tuesday night, about 9.30, he wa/s going with' the deceased to the Chain Bridge Hotel to join bar husband, as they were all going home together. He hurried across the level crossing, as he heard the whistle of an approaching train. He just got across when a train rushed past. He turned around to look for the deceased, but ail he could see was a black liesp lying on the lower side of the line. He Ruspected- that it was the deceased, and that something had happened. He then went and told what he suspected at the hotel. Other evidence was given to the effect that the deceased was found lyilig about thirteen yards from the crossing, with the base of her skull completely shattered. Death must have been instantaneous. The train was go- ing about 30 miles an hour.—A verdict of "Accidental death" was returned.

LLANGWYFAN, ANGLESEY. SUICIDE.—Mr R. Jones Roberts, coroner for Anglesey, held an inquest at Inerunyud upon the body of the late David Owen, .son of Mrs Owen, of Treruffydd. The jury re- turned a verdict cf "Suicide while temporarily insane."

LLANRWST. A GRAND CONCERT was held at the. Concert Hall, on Thursday evening, under the presidency of Mr H. R. Hughes, Haael House. Among others who took p&it in the programme were :-Mr W. ü. Jones, A.U.C.W., Biaeciau Festiniog,; Miss Lilly Roberts, Llanrwst; Air D. r rancas {leiynor I Dall) Mr R. R. Owen, Llanrwst; and Missi A. M. Jonesi During the evening, a. well- equipned local dramaitic company performed the Welsh drama "Y Llety Cysurus." fl HE MARKEH> —On Tuleis^, (the market was an exceedingly small one in every respect. The supply, not only being unequal toO the demand, but the attendance of farmers was much less than had been the case for rnanv months. Fresh butt-er sold at from Is 4d to Is 6d; geese, of which there- _were few, 6d and 7d a pound ducks, 3s to Os 3d each fowls, 28 9d to 3s 6d per couple liens, 4s 9d to 5s 3d per couple; meat sold at the usual price's. There were a feiiv small pigs for sale, and some changed hands at from 14s 6d to 15s 6d. THE, WORKHfOUSiEl —Ow Christmas Day, the inmates were entertained to the usual Christmas dinner, which comprised of roast beef, plum pudding, .&c., the old men heing also 'supplied with tobacco. In the afternoon, they again sat to a, sumptuous tea and bunloaf. "Among others who sent pre- sents to the house were Mr Lloyd Jones, Bet.tw^ycoed, and Mr T. Dutton, of the Belle Vue Hotel, Trefriw. In accordance with the wishes of their father—the late Mr Samuelson —the Misses Samuelson, will give their annual treat of meat tea to all tliie inmates on New Year's Day. The house had been neatly de- corated for Christma^tide by Mr and Mrs Jones, the master and matron.

I PWLLIiELL 1)1, Christinas evo a <x>T>n»^ave met- iw was held by the Young Associa- uuder the presidency of Dr Evans, PlasW rd. ALArRjOAO) LVHTERIARY SOCIETY. Last Tuesday evening, Mr T. E. Morris, Ll. M. B.A., delivered an interesting, ad- dress on "Familiar Welsh Surnames,' to the members of this society, and a warm vote of thanks to him was passed on the- motion of the Rev D. M. Richards, seconded by Mr A. Ivor Parry. Mr O. Robyns Owen presided. | ENTERTAINMENT AT THE WORK- HOUSE. During the Christmas holidays, the usual entertainment was held at the Workhouse, tinker the presidency of NJJr Lewis, N. P. Bank. Part was taken by the Misses Eames, Williams, and Owen. And Messrs J. Elis, J. WiXrains, and E. Griffith, acted as adjudicators in the lively competi- tions among the children. The magic lantern illustrations !by Mr D. Jones, Meirion House, and Mr R. J. Jones, were greatly ap- preciated. PASTORAL CAIiL.—The Rev O. L. Ro- berts, the popular pastor of the Penlan Oon- gregational Church in this town, has been invited to become minister of the Tabernacle Church at Liverpool, of which the late Dr John Thomas was previously pastor. Mr Roberts has during his stay in Pwllheli com- manded the esteem of all, especially that of the congregation under his own direct charge. As is already known, Mr Roberts was re- cently married to the only daughter of the late beloved Dr Heiber 'Evans, and great sympathy is felt with 'both Mr and Mrs Ro- berts in their sad bereavement.

RHYL. STOLEN BOOTS SOLD AT 6d AND 3d I PER P-kM,-kt a special police court, on Wednesday, Sarah Ann Bristowe, aged 18 years, who had been previously convicted ¡ of larceny, was charged with stealing two pa,irs of boots from a saddle-room in this town. It was otated ih8.1t the prisoner sold the boots I to a boob repairer (R. Mayhiew) for 9d, al- though the owner valued ithem at 10s. Pri- SOller pleaded, guilty, and was sent to prison for one month with hard labour. The chair- man (Mr Wynne) described the conduct of the buyer as disgraceful. SINGULAR FRAUDS. On Monday, John Hughes, aged 19, who was described as being destitute, was charged with obtaining 12 tins of salmon, 2 jugs of cream, and fish, valued at lis 4d, by false pretences, from the shop of the Grimslby Fish Company.— The evidence given was to the effect that the prisoner almost dai'ly, from November 26th to' December 5th, procured tins of salmon and other articles at the shop of the prose- cutors under the pretence that he had been sent by Mr Frederick Gibson, proprietor of the Royal Hotel. It was not until the ac- count was feent) in that the doings of the prisoner were discovered. The prisoner was arrested at Mold on Chris'tmas Day, and he now pleaded guilty. Inspector Williams fctated that lie had obtained food at other plaecs under similar circumstances. —The bench sent the prisoner for trial at the quar- ter sessions.

RUTHIN. PASTORAL CALL. The Rev David Jones, of Llansilin, Denbighshire, has ac- I,- cepted the pastorate of the Pendref and Galdtegfa Congregational Chapels, and will enter upon the ministry on Sunday next. THE PRIMROSE LEAGUE. The Ruthin Habitation of the Primrose League is to be amalgamated with that of Eyarth, a little higher tip the Vale. The annual dance in connection with the former was hood in Ruthin Town Hall on Tuesday night, and was a greater success than had previously been achieved. The dame president, Airs Naylor- Leyland, of Nantclwyd, with a distinguished party from the hall was present, and among the numerous company may be mentioned, Mjaijor George Bjlazard, 'Col. Zyster, Mr Stanley, Mr J. Weyman (author of "A Gen- tleman of France"), and Mrs Weyman, Llan- rhydd Hall; Mr Frank Pilkington, Col. G. Gregison ElCis, Major S. Gregson Ellis, Mr J. S. Scales, Mr G. H. Denton (ruling coun- cillor), IMrs Denton, and party Miss Jenkins (hon. secretary), Mr J. Jenkins, Mr Haram, and Mr and Mrs Theodore Rouw. The hall was tastefully decorated, the chief feature of the embellishment being the gorgeous ban- ner presented Last September to the habita- tion by the dame president. THE EXCISE. AXD GAME PRESER- VATION.—On Monday, Mr Thomas Har- land, mpecvisor of Inland Revenue, sum- moned Robert Jones, freeholding farmer, of Ty Isa', Llanelidan, for having taken, killed, and pursued certain pheasants on his own land without an excise license so to do.—The evidence for the prosecution was given by Frank Hall, a gamekeeper on the Llwynynn estate, who said that on October 2nd, lie was in the road near the defendant s farm, when he heard a shot, saw a pheasant- fall, and a little later saw the defendant with four phea- sants in hjp hand.—Cross-examined He was not sure of the number of birds, but there appeared to be four. He only saw them through the hedge. There was another man with the defendant, and it was the other man who had the gun. He had tried to get the name of the other man, and had failed.fr Harland contended that it was sufficient to show that defendant had possession of the b,'irds under such circumstances to convict him of being concerned in their capture.— Mr E. Roberts, for the defence, said the person with the defendant gave one phea- sant to the latter, who had no more with him at the time. As the birds were on his own farm, they were his property, but he could not take them without the license. An at- tempt, had been made 'by the prosecution to coerce the defendant to give the name of the person who shot the 'bird, but he was under no obligation to do that. It was for the other side to find out the name. There was no proof that the defendant. had killed, taken, or (pursued the birds.—The bench agreed with Mr (Robertfe on this point, and the summons was dismissed.

TREFRIW. FUNERAL OF MR J. W. MORT.—The funeral of Mr J. W. Mort, who died at the Belle Vue Hotel, on Christmas Eve, took place on Saturday. Among the mourners present were Coloneil Mort- (Stafford), the brother; Dr T. E. Jones, Llanrwst; Messrs J. W. Griffiths, C. J. Samuelson, George I Bugbird, Owen Owen, Plas Rhayadyr. Re- presenting the Artists' Club, Talybont: Messrs Chas. Potter, B. Fowler, B. Hoyles, T. Sumner, J. P. Davis.

TALYSARN. MYSTERIOUS DEATH. on Satur- day night, a smith nam-ed Lewis. Thomas Pritehard, well known in the village of Tal- ysarn, near Carnarvon, was found dead in the house of Richard' Jones. The deceased had been drinking heavily during the past few days, and it is believed tihat he had been dead about two hours before he was dis- covered. The landlady at whose house the death took place was unable to give any in- formation concerning the occurrence.

WREXHAM. A TILL THIEF CAUGHT.—On Monday, at the Wrexham Borough Police Court, a labourer named Ezra Tudor, employed at King's Mills Brickworks, was charged by Robert Edwards, landlord of the [Rled Cow Tmil-, Penybryn, with having stolen 14s 6d out of the till.—The prisoner said he was very sorry for what he had done. He had been drinking heavily of spirits.—The magi- strates fined the prisoner £1 8s 6d. including costs.

(LINSEED COMPOUND' (Trade Mark) for Coughs and Colds, 9jd, 131cl. Sold by Chemists only. c815rl92w Cheap Printing at the "Herald." Office. Arjraphu Rhad yn Swyddfa'r "Herald."

THE CHESTER PANTOMIME.—This, at the Royalty Theatre, Chester, has of re- cent years become exceedingly popular with North Wales folk, and special cheap trains are run along the line from Carnarvon every season to accommodate visitors. This sea- son's pantomime is Mr Carter's eleventh an- nual, and its success is aiready well secured. Doubtless crowds of North Walians will make it a point to witness "Dick Whittington and his Cat," during present season.

BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, AND DEATHS. = Announcements of Births, Marriages, and Deaths are charged Is (cash) and 2s 6d (credit). BIRTHS. POWELL—December 25, the wife of Mr H. Powell, Star Tea Co., Flint, of a daughter. WILLIAMS—December 12. the wife of Mr W. Williams, stationmaster, Brynkir Station, of twins—boys. MARRIAGES. BOWEN-JON ES- December 26, by license, at Pendref Chapel, Carnarvon, by the Rev LI. B. Roberts, Mr Frederick H. Bowen, 16, New- street, Pwllheli, to Miss Annie Jones, only surviving dalighter of the late Captain Hugh Jones, 6, Bank-quay, Carnarvon. HYNES-JONES—December 21, at St. Cybi's Church, Holyhead, by the Rev James Jones, curate, Mr Henry Bynes, 7, Bath-street, to Miss Mary Jones, 11, Newry-stiect,-botb of Holvhead. JONES-JONES-December 20, at the Parish Church, Criccieth, by the Rev J. Lloyd Joncs, rector, Mr Thomas Pugh Jones, butcher, Parkiau-place, Criccieth, to Miss Alice Jones, Ynysgain Bach, Llanystumdwy. JONES WILLIAMS December 24, at Llangwyllog Chapel, by the Rev Robert Thomas, Llanercliymedd, Mr Robert Owen Jones, High-street, Llanercliymedd, to Miss Ellen Williams, Lon Gate, Gwalchmai. LEWIS—THOMAS—December 24, at Gor- phwysfa Chapel, Llanheris, by the Rev G. Tecwyn Parry, Mr John H. Lewis, Lorne House, to Miss Gwenie Thomas, Bodeiiiaii- both of Llanberia, LLOiD—JONES- December 29, at Moriali Chapel, Carnarvon, by the Rev W. W. Lloyd, Gwydielwern, Corwen (brother of the bride- groom), assisted by the Rev Evan Jones, Mr E. W. Lloyd, Y Ddraig Goch, to Miss Jemy Lloyd Jones, Brynhelen, eldest daughter of Mr Evan Jones, ironmonger-both of Car- narvon. OWEN S-P ARR.Y--Dccember 21, at the regis- trar's office, Valley, by the Rev R. P. Wil- liams, registrar, Mr John R. Parry, Beth- street, to Miss Martha Owen, Wynne-street both of Kolybead. ROBERTS—ROBERTS—December 24, at the registrar's office, Bangor, by Mr Lewis Morris, Mr E\an George Roberts, Ogwen Yiew, ]>«-th- esda, to Miss Martha Grace Roberta, 11, Garden-street. Bangor. ROBERTS—WILTJIAMS—December 28, at the registrar's offise, Carnarvon, by Mr T. G. Jones, Mr Richard Roberts, 3, Pepper-lane, Carnarvon, to Mrs Catherine Williams, Pen- vwal, Newborongh. WILLIAMS—LiUGHES—December 25, at Dinas Capel, Llangefni, by the Rev H. Hughes, Mr Cecil Williams, baker, Bi idge- street, Llangefni, to Miss Susan Hughes, Rose Cottage, Rhcstrehwfa. DEATHS. CADWALADR—December 23, aged 36 years, Mrs Kate Cadwaladr, beloved wife of the Rev H. R. Cadwaladr, Rhostryfan (late of Nebo, Llanrwst). EDWARDS—January 1, Hannah Edwards, widow of E. Edwards, Esq., late Mayor of Carnarvon, aged 85 years. EVANS—December 15, at his residence. 43, Station-street, Holyhead, aged 2 years, Jenny, beloved daughter of Mr Evan and Mary Evans. HOLL-On tbe 26 December, at the residence of her sister, the Royal Goat Hotel, Bedd- gelert, Anne Ellen, wife of Joseph Hell, of Tremadoc. ROBERTS—January 1, at ber brother's resi- dence, 10, Hill-street, Carnarvon, Miss Annie Roberts, eldest daughter of the late Mr Richard Roberts, blacksmith, Tanybont Smithy. Deceased was for many yeai:" an assistant at the Nelson Emporium, Carnar- von. ROBERTS—December 25, at Saron, Festiniog, Mrs Elizabeth Roberts, aged 63 years. SMITH—At Railway Crossing, Criccieth, aged 71 years, Mrs Smith. WILLIAMS—December 25, at Glandwr, Tan- ygribi&u, Festiniog, aged 25 years, Miss Margaret Williams.

T-F EI 05UMENTB. LARGE STOCK. BEFORE BUYING CALL AT HUGH JONES, MARBLE WORKS, OARNAHVON Rubuing-hsonecf and Sand always on S;,Je.

"OLD RU8HMILL.S" DISTILLERY CC)MIPA--N-,Y, Ll--viITED.-Tlie, first general or statutory meeting of this company was held at Manchester, a fair number of share- holders being present. The Honouratfle Herbert T. Allsopp, in the chair, stated that the old company had (been in liquidation for nearly two years, if not more, and where there were so many different iparties con- cerned, it necessarily took much longer for the whole of the conveyances to be properly transferred..He was, however, pleased to say that this had been satisfactorily com- pleted, and, in the course of a few days, the Kcnp would be issued, and he hoped that the shareholders who had had cause to com- plain would be kind enough to acknowledge the unavoidable source of delay. As regarded the future of the company, he remarked, Mr Duncan, the managing director, was very hopeful. 0