Carnarvon and Denbigh Herald and North and South Wales Independent

CARNARVON, t INSPECTION -On Wednesday, Captain JfSge inspected' the police of the Carnarvon at the Castle. rp 0 (n^ORsEDDIC.— Mr W. J. Williams, G.T.S.C. f^ilym Alaw), was the examiner in the recent ^'Sedd examinations for musical degrees held in ex., parts of the country. VISITORS.—During the past week, a large of visitors cani6 to Carnarvon from "fche rj atin.facturing towns of England. The Castle ^'1 ovher places of interest in the locality were l*ited t) MILITARY —The War Office has agreed to establishment of a second company of J^vinteers at Carnarvon, the chief officer of Jiiiclx will be Lieutenant W. Lloyd Griffith, who he promoted to a captaincy. VrELECTED.—Mr Wright (headmaster of the ^tional Schools) has been elected by the «rtlficated teachers in the Church Schools of diocese of Bangor as one of their representa- on the Diocesan Board of Education. AIIE GAS MAINS.—The work of relaying the t s lruiins in Pool-street is proceeding apace, and ^/Pes are entertained that it will be completed <> 1116 time next week. The old mains had be- 'Sl9 too small and that necessitated the change. th^CNDAY SCHOOL TRIPS.—On Thursday. e children attending the Mark Lane Ragged ,u«duy gc]10ol went for their annual trip to t;nglesey, and on the same day the children of k1.6 Shilo'h Bach Ranged Sunday School had a rP to Pwllheli. ANNIVERSARY.—Anniversary services in Section with the English Wesleyan Sunday w^ool w-ere held on Sunday, the officiating Agister being Professor Tasker, of Handsworth rj.'jJ'fege. On Monday, the members of the Sun- School spent an enjoyable day at Dir.as JHllle S^NDAY SCHOOL TRIP-—On Monday, the Sobers of the English Wesleyan Sunday rl'V, K>1 ^uw^l their annual outing to Dinas Dinlle. were conveyed thither, to the number of v | > »n brakes, and regaled with the usual tea. kP0rts of an innocent kind were also indulged The weather was all that could be desired, a. very enjoyable day was spent. >, A ROYAL VISIT. — Prince Mohamed ry^irn, of Egypt, a cousin to the Khedive, with secretaryr, Mr J. L. Preston, have been on a ,)vt. Visit to Carnarvon and the vicinity, as the of Mr and Mrs F. S. Barnard, of Bryn- Castle. His Highness visited Beddgelert, f^don, and other places of interest in the ^hbourhood, and left by the morning train on ^rday for London, en route to Berlin, j) f.^ECIAL POLICE COURT.—At a special court held on Tuesday, Griffith Williams, he Llandudno, against whom an order had Ij. issued for the non-maintenance of his wife lir keen made by the county Bench, was } r,^ght up on a warrant.—Superintendent Row- b.d told the magistrates that the man had left wife destitute, and had remained away for bht months — He was sent to prison for a ^nth. fjj ^.OLICK INSPECTION.— The Carnarvon ,t^on of the county constabulary were in- fcr*ted OT1 Wednesday morning bv the Captain Jeflon. C. G. Legge, Her Majesty's Inspector ''nstabulary. After drill in the Castle, at i ^u/)erint'endent Rowlands, four sergeants, tv 17 constables attended, the office books and 'j~j chief-constable's accounts were inspected, inspector expressed his satisfaction at the <)f,-j ll'aric,e of the men, the cleanliness of the ana the tidy and correct manner in which .books were kept. tljp MARY'S CHOIR.-—The annual trip of rJu ^t. Mary's Church Choir took place on *Hirnk wiien the members, twenty-seven in jw?ber. went in brakes round the Pass of Llan- The weather was not very favourable tyr first stoppage took place at Beddgelert, dinner was seiyed. Then the party pro- ceeded on their way to Llanberis where tea was j partaken of. Here an impromptu concert was arranged and songs having been rendered by several members of the choir, the health of 1t1;r Pughe Griffith, the organist and choir master, whs proposed by Mr Henry Owen, of the Harbour Office, and duly honoured. FIRE.On Thursday morning, about one o'clock, an alarm of fire was given to the police, it being stated that the outoreak bad occurred in Pool-street. Supt, Rowland. Sergeant Owen, and several men, immediately hied to that. locality, but though there was a smell of smoke, it took them some time to locate thefire. Every court and alley was searched and eventually smoke was noticed issuing from a house m Pool- lane Fortunately, the ure was smouldering and had not yet broken out into flames. A sofa and some clothing had been burnt and a little wood work had caught fire. Some members of the fire brigade arrived on the scene later with a hose, and the fire was put out. The damage done was trifling. AN ECITING SCENE.—The weather m the Straits on Wednesday was exceedingly boister- ous, and some exciting scenes were witnessed when the yachts arrived from Beaumaris and afterwards. A high wind blew in the face of a strong ebb and made the sea very choppy. The "Menai," with a cargo of passengers, had a. rough time of it, the waves washing over her from bow to stern, causin"; the little vessel to lurch and rcll, and drenching the passengers, the more experienced of whom declare they never before witnessed such a sea in the Menai Straits. When the steamer arrived at Car- narvon. however, and passengers were about beino- disembarked a huge wave caught the vessel broadside, causing her to roll heavily again, and one or two lady passengers had a narrow escape from being washed overboard. WILFUL DAMAGE.—On Wednesday, at a special police court, before D. P. Williams, Esq., and J. Issard Davies, Esq., a boatman, named John Abel Roberts, was brought up in custody charged with wilfully damaging a window at Portdinorwic. Mr H. Lloyd Carter prosecuted. A man, named William Brown, said that one night- he was sitting at supper with his wife, when he heard a stone come crashing through the window. Several small articles were damaged, including a pane of glass, and a watch. 1 Witness ran out and saw that it. was the defend- ari~, who ran away and disappeared in his own housa. Some time ago witness had had some differences with the defendant, who now pleaded r guilty, and was fined 10s. He was also told to pay -61 6s 6d costs and 16s damages, ür, in de- fault, be imprisoned for a month. SCHOOL BOARD.—At a special meeting of the Carnarvon School Board, held on Monday, Mr W. G. Thomas presiding, Mr J. T. Jones, the headmaster, reported that Mr Morris Williams had gone to Norway to follow a short course of manual instruction, a.nd stated that he could j not re-organise and re-classify the school without the assistance of Mr Williams, or his substitute. It was resolved that Mr Jones be allowed to en- ) gage a substitute to be paid a, sum not exceeding £ 6, and ordered that Mr Williams be informed i that the board would not have granted him leave of absence had they known that they would have been called upon to pay for the service of a sub- stitute. It was also ordered that circulars be issued requesting the children to be present punctually on the day and hour of the re-opening of the schools, and that the assistant teachers be told that as a general rule they are not to speak to the members of the board on matters concern- ing the school save through the visitors or head- master. FELL INTO THE DOCK.Between one and two o'clock on Thursday morning, the police were aroused by screams which came from the direction of the dock. Supt. Rowland and several officers, together with Mr Thomas Jones, of the Conservative Club, and Mr James Jones, of the Gasworks, hurried thither, and found that a woman had fallen over the sill into the Patent Slip, ami stood up to her shoulders in water screaming for helo. She was immediately rescued and taken to tHe police station, where she lay for some hours in rather a. bad state. J She was taken to the Workhouse in the morn- ing. The police are loud in their complaints regarding the unprotected condition of the clock during dark nights. There are no lights there, and no railings to prevent people falling over, and during the past week, two or three police- men have fallen over into the water. They state that the attention of the Harbour Trust and the town council should be called to the matter with- out delay, otherwise it is quite possible that some lives may be lost.

CHWILOG. RETURNING FROM AFRICA.—On Mon- day, Mr Robert Jones, third son of Mr Morris Jones, Madryn Arms, returned from Africa, having been invalided home. MONTHLY SALE.—Owing to the farmers ibeing busy harvesting, the attendance at Mr J. Parry sale, on Mondiay, was. not so nu- merous as on previous occasions, but good prices were realise,d, for the animal's sold.

1 CRICCIETH. I GARDEN PARTY.-On Tuesday, Sir H. J. and Lady Ellis-Nanney held a garden party, when a large company assembled from all parts of the county. EDUCATIONAL.—The exhibition of £ at the Portmadoc County School has been won by Master Williams, the son of Mr Williams, com- mercial traveller, late of Dolgelley. THE POLICE. — On Wednesday, Colonel Legge inspected the local police station and staff, and found everything satisfactory. He was accompanied by Chief-constable Ruck. A WEDDING.-On Saturday, in St. Deiniol's Church, when the Rev J. Lloyd Jones, M.A., j officiated, Mr Thomas Pelham Jones, Norwich, was married to Miss L. Hall, the daughter of Mr Hall. Plas Meini, Criccieth. SUCCESS. — Among the successful scholars irf the scholarship examination] in connection with the Portmadoc County School, there are ) two from Criccieth-, and not one as reported: last I week. The best among the boys is IElizeuSi E. Parrv, and of the girls Marv D. Williams, LOCAL ENCAMPMENT!—It is stated that slotme local friends encamped on the seaside during one of the stormy nights, but that, the elements soon upset the tent, and, therefore, the best thing plossible under the circumstance was to decamp to a safer and more commodious dwelling. SUCCESSES.—The following names appear on the list of successful candidates in the exam- ination of the L.C.M. in pianoforte playing, held on the 20th of July :—Honours, Katie Hughes, Stanley Stores, and Nancy Owen, Cae'rdyni. First-class: Ninny Williams, Eivion House, and Mary Jonathan, Bodlondeb, all from Criccieth, and all pupils to Miss A. B. Evans, A.L.C.M.. Anneddle.

MINFFORDD MUSICAL.—We understand! that two musi- cians of high standing are now staying at Min- ffordd, viz., Mr Roberts, the well-known vocal- ist, and Mr Musgrove, organist, from Birken- head.

PENMORFA.. MATRIMONIAL.—A very interesting wed- ding was solemnised at Bethel C.M. Chapel on Tuesday, the contracting parties being Mr R. W- Jones, Tycerig, Llanystumdwy, and Miss Laura J. Griffith, only daughter of Captain Griffith, Gesailgyfarch. Mr Jones fills several important posts in the districts, he being assistant overseer and sanitary inspector to the Glaslyn Council, clerk to the Penmorfa United School Board, and also a deacon at Garn C.M. Chapel. The officia- ting ministers were the Revs John Jones, Pen- morfa, and Edward Joseph, Garn, in the pre- sence of Mr R. Parry, registrar. The presents were numerous.

PENRHYNDEUDRAETH. SPECIAL POLICE COURT.—On Thursday, before R. J. Morris, Esq., P.C. D. R. Davies charged Isaac Evans, Coedpoeth, with begging on the previous day.—He was sent to prison for fourteen days.

PORTMADOC. ADVERTISEMENTS, &c.. will be received daily by our representative,1 Mr W. Jones (Ffestinfa.b),«a'fc the Glaslyn Stores, Snowdon- street. IN MEMORIAM. —The Rev 1-1. R. Hughes, M.A., preached a memorial sermon on Sunday evening, in. memory of Mrs John Davies,' Cliapel-street. AN ORGAN.—The church at. Garth unani- mously decided, at their church meeting, on Friday evening, to- have a large organ erected in their chapel. IMPROVEMENTS.—The Festiniog Railway y 'Company have painted their waggons in var- ious colours, in order to send them: to the dif- fer,ent, (marries, und secure better supervision. In the meantime, a large ouaantity of slates aow forwarded here. THE POLICE FORCE.—Colonel Legge in- spected the local police on Wednesday, accom- panied by Chief-constable Ruck. This station is in charge of Sergeant Jones. SUCCESS.—Miss Sephorah Thomas, the youngest daughter of Mr R. Bonner Thomas. Bank-place, has successfully passed t^je Civil Service examination for entrance into the Post- office service. MUSICAL SUCCESS.—Miss Bessie Harrow, daughter of Mr S. Harrow, manager of the Port- madoc Flour Mill, has successfully passed the advanced stage of the London Incoirpo;rat,e)d Societv of Musicians examination. ACCIDENT.—On Tuesday morning, through a fall at the Rho-syddi Quarry, a, man named Wil- liam Griffith, of Tremadoc, fractured his leg in two places.. He was attended by Dr Richard Jones, who reset the broken Lmb, ;and the un- fortunate mlJU was conveyed home to Tremadoc during the afternoon. ON A VISIT.—Mr Owen, London (formerly of Gorris), paid a, visit, on Sunday, and took part in the service with the Rev Robert Lewis, Port- miadoc.—Tha Rev IR. 0. Morris, M.A., M.B., M.S., Birkenhea.d, has been on a visit to his native town, and preached eloquent, sermons- at the Garth new chapel.

PWLLHELI. THE LOROLTGH COURT.—This couit met on Thursday to formally adjourn until Friday (to-day) for local reason. I THE REV S. T. JONES, RHYL.—This well- known divine preached to a large concourse at il"enn-iount, on Sunday last. THE .METHODIST ASSEMBLY.—The local und -county committee are busily engaged in making preparations for the coming Assembly. THE POLICE FORCE.-The local force was on Thursday inspected by Colonel Legge, who expressed his satisfaction with the state of the station and its staff. I NEW PREMISES.-The magnificent new premises of the North and South Wales Bank are approaching completion. On Saturday, Mr I Edwards, the contractor, and Mr Sheldon, clerk of works, entertained the workmen to a splendid dinner at the Tower Hotel. A sail in the bay was also enjoyed. Among the guests were Messrs Richard* Roberts, solicitor; E. R. Davies, town clerk Mr Morgan, Bank; Dr O. W. Griffith (mayor), and Mr W. Anthony (ex- mayor). FUNERAL.—At the funeral mrivate) of Miss E. Noel Williams, only daughter of Ml* and Mrs James Williams, Llys Ivor, West-end, were Mr Williams (father), Messrs D. Williams, Pwlldefaid; D. R. Jones, Crugeran; J. P. Jones, Holbom, Nevin J. T. Roberts, Crom- lech J. Jones, and William Jones, Salem-place R. Ivor Parry, Pwllheli; Dr Rees, do. and Dr J. O. Williams, Barmouth; together with the employees. The Rev Canon Davies, B.A., officiated. MISCELLANEOUS. —j Ow Wednesday, at Penmount Chapel, Mr Robert W. Jones, Cemaes, was married1 to Miss E. A. Prichard, 3, Ala- iroa.d. The Rev J. Hughes oSiciated.—Through the efforts of Mr Owen 'Miles, a serious accident was avoided to Mr C-adwell, Gelliwig. and Mr Freeman, Bryneelyn., who were driving a tan- dem, when the horses took fright. This was near Efailnewydd, on- Tuesday. The two gen- tle-men were thrown out of the- vehicle, the last- named gentleman being slightly injured. Miles managed to stop the horses. THE ELECTRIC LIGHT.—On Tuesday evening, the council met in committee to con- sider this matter, there being present the mayor, ex-mayor, Councillors Thomas Lloyd. Ellis Griffith, J. E. Hughes, Richard Jones, Thomas Winslow, William Jones, R. Isaac Jones, W. Eifl Jones, and the town clerk (Mr E. R. Eifl Jones, and the town clerk (Mr E. R. Davies). After a lengthy deliberation, we understand that the committee agreed with the terms offered by the nromoters. J.lr Bennett, who was present-, made a concession as to points which were objected to, and it was decided to adjourn until Saturday, to receive the final re- ply of the several applications from the com- mittee. The committee met again on Saturday, and after a long consultation it was decided to adopt the company's terms for lighting the town with electricity. We understand that. the prices are 4^d per unit for public lighting, and 5^d for private, which is equivalent to gas at 2s and 2s 9d per 1000 feet respectively. If the company does-not see its way clear to utilise the power for the light railway, the private illumination will be 6d per unit, or equal to gas at 3s er 1000 feet,

TREVOR. ALLEGED RIVER POLLUTION. — A short time ago, Mr II. Williams, Morfa Farm, brought a complaint before the Lieyn District Council to the effect that the river which passed by his house was being polluted by the in- habitants of Trevor to such an extent as to make it wholly unfit for use as watering-place for animals, &c. A special committee had made inquiries and report, and on the strength of that report the parish council was written to requesting them to see that the necessary im- provements were made to safeguard the public health. Consequently, the council called a public meeting of the householders at Trevor to ascertain what they were prepared to do, but as there was no one at the meeting to represent the principal owners, viz., the Quarry Company, it was felt that nothing definite could be made. But after some further remarks, a committee was appointed to visit Mr Farren, and get his opinion on the matter. The scheme suggested by Mr Farren was for the inhabitants to pur- chase a horse and cart to carry away the refuse, &0., to a certain place outside the village but the committee was not ready to acquiesce in this, because they thought that that was not a practicable scheme. It was decided that a public meeting of all the householders be called to consider the scheme. On the suggestion of the rommittee, Mr Farren agreed to send men to clear the river.

LLANDODNO A FIGHT FOR POPULARITY.—We note that "The Gem" is offering prizes to the success- ful competitors who will name the six most popular seaside resorts, out of the 15 names men- tioned, according to popular verdict. Llandudno and Aberystwyth are the only two Welsh towns in the list. OBITUARY.—We much regret having to re- cord the death of Miss Spiitall. which took place an Tuesday night, -at the early age of 29. The deceased lady, who was the sisterdf Mrs Mayger, C-onniston, Mostyn-avenue, ha,d been in failing health for sonie time, but no-one thought that her demise was so -near. She was a. pet among all her friends, 'and they were nu- merous. The bereaved mother and -all the family have the sincerest sympathy of all friends in their hour of sorrow. The [funeral will take place on Friday at Llanrh-os. We understand that it will he of a prlviate character. BAD NEWS FROM AFRICA.-On Fridav evening, Mr and Mrs Goodwin, of the Regent Hotel, and father and mother of Private George Goodwin, of the Imperial Yeomanry, now serv- ing in South Africa, received a telegram from the War Office announcing that he was danger- ously ill at Jagersfontein. The sad news was confirmed by letter the following morn in- and hi-s name appeared in the official list- issued by the War Office to the press 011 Monday. "Georgie," as he is generally known, is one of the most amiable young men, and the sad in- telligence that he is suffering from fever has been received by his numerous friends with sincere regret. PRIZE DAY.—The "Prize Day" ceremony took place at the Llandudno College last week. The principal pointed out tEat the results of the recent examination of the College of Pre- ceptors, London, at which several of the boys sat, would not be known until the end of August, but that in the school examination several of the boys had done very well. The prizes awarded to the successful scholars were distributed by the Rev J. Ravmond, pastor of the English Baptist Church, as follows :-Form VI. 1, H. Webb; 2. C. Jones. Form V. 1, G. Walker; 2, E. Webb. Form IV. 1, W. Grandige; 2. B. Brocklehurst; 3, T. Forshaw". Form III. 1. E. Walker; 2. J. Haworth: 3. L. Mayger. Form II. C. Walker. Form 1. J. Forshaw. MUSICAL.—The following is a, list of the candidates who were awarded certificates at the examination held by the Incorporated Society of Musicians, at Llandudno, on Julv 17th. "The examiners were-:—(Mr W. S. Vinning. Mus. B. Cantab., of London, and Mr H. Newiboult, Mas. B. Cantab., F.R.C.O., of Bradford —- Piano- forte—iGrade III. Pass-, William- Cottom-R.ad.- nor. Mary 1. pakington. Grade II. Pass, An- nie M. Jo-ne-s, Harold- King, Hughie Pierce1, Helen Wood. Grade I. Pass, Lillie Bull, Marsli Elias. Hilda Lewis, Carl H. Lloyd, 'Gert- rude E. L. Parry, Irene M. Pearson, Yvonne S. Pilklngt-on, Annie G. Williams. Preparatory Grade: Pass, Persis Jones, Gladys H. Jones.- Violini — Grade I. Pass, Marsli 'E'lias, Mari Jones.—Singing—'Grade IV. (advanced) Pass, G-wladys DEATH OF MRS BARLOW.—We regret to record the death of Mrs Barlow, of Simdde HIr, which took place on Wednesday, at the ad- vanced age of 73. The late Mr Barlow, as many of our readers will recollect, did anuch to ad- vertise the mild climate of Llandudno by send- ing e-arlv flowers to the Manchester Exhibition. Mrs Barlow was proverbial for her generosity, and was held in high esteem by all who knew her. Her remains were buried on Friday at (Middleton, (Manchester, Messrs Edward Thorp and Sons being the undertakers. AT LOGGERSHEADS.—Dr Bold Williams and W. Bevan, Esq., formed if special police court on Saturday morning, to hear the com- plaint made by Lawrence Hawkins, manager of the theatrical company which played the drama entitled "When George was King' at the Opera Hall, last, week,^ against Edward Finlay, the stage manager of the same company, to show cause why he should not be bound over to keep the peace. It appears that on Friday evening, after the performance, a squabble arose between the parties. Finlay, it was stated, had received notice to leave on Monday, and when he claimed his salary from Hawkins he was refused, in ac- cordance with the terms of the agreement. Fin- lay struck the mana,ger several times, and threatened to do for him, and to give him a hid- ing next time he saw him whether on the parade or elsewhere. Complainant stated that he went 111 bodily fear of the defendant, and asked to have him bound over.-Finlay was consequently bound over in the sum of £ io, and to find two sureties for £ 5 each, and to pav costs SCHOOL TREAT.-Mr1 and Mrs Broome, Sunny Hill, entertained the scholars attending Bodavon School to tea on Wednesday. Having done justice to the refreshments placed before them, the children indulged in sports of various winds. Votes of thanks, accompanied bv cheers, were given to Mr and Mrs Broome and )liss M. Broome for their kindness to the children also, to those present who had assisted in everv way to make the afternoon as enjoyable as possible. The children, on leaving the field, were each given a bun. an orange, and a packet of sweets, and no doubt the day will be remembered by them as one of the happiest and most enjoyable they have ever spent. The following are those to whom prizes were presented:—Regular attendance: Maggie Davies. Religious know- I ett;r Hall- Annie Kay. Ethel Kav, and Wiihe teeddon. Reading, writing, and "arith- metic Annie E. Williams, Annie Jones, Horace Hague, George Owen, and Catherine Edwards. Needlework: Ann Jane Roberts, Mjarv Hughes, Annie Storey, Margaret Sarah Jones, Gladys Williams, and Harriett Davies. R'E JOHN KITTS—The trustee of this es- tate has arranged to Day a, first and final divid- end of 9^-d in the L. The total receipts were J3920. trustee's remuneration, JB112; legal costs, &c., £40. In his report, the trustee observes: "The theatre was .carried .on. bv the trustee. under the eom.mittee's directions, *as long as the current engagements lasted, extending over several months, in order to keep the business together, and with a view of continuing same during the summer season, and subsequently selling the whole property (theatre and re- staurant) to advantage., After very lengthv a aid troublesomie negotiations, h o we ver. it was found impossible to make satisfactory acrange- ments with the mortgagees, and. eventually, as reported to the last meeting of creditors, no other course remained open except to sell the loose effects by auction at break-up prices. All the fixtures, including the seating in the theatre, were successfully claimed -by th.e mortgagees,a¡;¡ part of their security, and, therefore, "ccAild not be sold, and thus the available assets as ori- ginally estimated at the firstlllieetinLT were very considerably diminished." 0

MENAI STRAITS PEGATTAS. THE BEAUMARIS FIXTURE. The annual regatta of the Royal Anglesey Yacht Club, which marks the starting of the regatta season in the Menai Straits, took place on Tuesday at Beaumaiis, under favourable cir- cumstances, the entries in the several classes being numerous, the breeze good, and the at- tendance of visitors large, the pier and pro- menade being densely thronged. Sir R. H. WIlliams-Bulkeley, Bart., was the commodore, but owing to his absence, Colonel T. L. Hamp- ton Lewis the vice-commodore, acted as flag officer for the day, Mr S. Taylor Chadwick having placed his new steam yacht, Ziska, at the disposal of the club as flagship. Captain Cecil Pery, R.E., acted a.s honorary secretary, and had a most capable assistant in Mr Wil- liam Griffith, who has acted in that capacity for many years. The band of the Royal Angle- sey Engineer Militia, under the direction of Bandmaster M'EIwee, played during the after- noon. The card included a number of rowing races and events for cutters belonging to the "Clio" Industrial Training Ship, and at dusk there was a, displav of fireworks in the ancient castle. In the yachting classes owing'to stress of weather, the Southport boats were"5 unable to get round. The purse for yachts belonging to the West Lancashire Club fell through for a like I reason, and there were no entries in the race I open to 18ft. boats belonging to New Brighton Sailing Club. Race for 15-tonners, 22-mile course: Almida (scratch), 2h. 2m. 38s. Molita (allowed 14m.), 2h. 9m. 10s. Capri (allowed 25m.), 2h. 13m. 28s. The Capri subsequently on time allowance took first place and the. Molita second. Race for yachts not exceeding 15 tons over a course of 16 miles Mr Buckley Holmes's Irene (scratch), lh. 54m. 32s. Mr J. Oldershaw's Yucka. (allowed 2m.), lh. 57m. 6s. Mr Hol- brook GasKell, jun.'s. Tiny (allowed 5m.), 2h. brook GasKell, jun.'s. Tiny (allowed 5m.), 2h. 21m. 8s. Mr Russell Allen's Geneth (allowed 18m.), 2h. 29m. lis. Mr W. M. Preston's Modwen gave up. Race for Royal Anglesey Centre-boards: Mr A. C. Davies's Blue Rock, Ih. Sm. 5S. Mr S. Taylor Chadwick's Eira, lh 2m. 35s. Mr Rupert Mason's Red Spider, lh. 2m. 36s. Captain Cecil Pery's Romana III. lh. 3m. 5s. Air J. A. Davies's Bojum, lh. 3m 29s Mr E. ^ajAr'S Fnileen;rlh" 6l?v Mr R- Bennett's Kew, lh. 6m 45s. Messrs Livingstone and Schwabe's Roulette, lh. 7m. 54s. Race for 20-foot sailing boats; course, twelve ^ll€S:J' Mo^VMn,Pieston's Blanchette, 2h. 46m 56s. 2, Mr Clifford Muspratt's Shark, which occupied three hours and fifteen seconds. Mr Harrison H. Pomeroy's Merlin was dis- qualified for Dot crossing the line and ignoring the recall. Face for Llandudno sailing boats 16ft. centre- board or half-raters, 9 entries 1. Gwalch (Mr Griffith);, 2 Gwen (Messrs Goulding and Temple); o, Bobs (Messrs Brooks and Roberts). A number of rowing and sculling races followed.

THE RACE TO CARNARVON. The annual yacht race from Beaumaris to Car- narvon took place on Wednesday, when fifteen ¡ vachts entered the two. events, and started in a strong south-westerly breeze at- half-past twelve. In the first handicap, a splendid race was wit- ) nessed between the "Almida," and the "Molita," the former vessel winning by two seconds, "Geneth" being third about eleven minutes be- hind. The times were as follows :Almida. (scratch). 2h. 26m. Is. "Molita" (5 min.), 2h. 30m. 59s. "Irene 2h. 48m. 41s. "Yucca" (95 min,), 2h. 53m. 31s; "Geneth" (21 min.), 2h. 57m. 51s. The result, in the one-fcter R.A.Y.C.. C.B. "Di class, wag as follows :—"Blue Rock," 1st. 3h. 1m. 22s. "Red Spider," 2nd, 3h. 3m. 52s. "Enid," 3rd, 3h. 4m. "Roinara III." 3h. 5m. 26s. "Sprindrift," 3h. 7m. 31s. "Bojum," 3h. 7m. 38s. "Kea," 3h. 9m. 43s. "Neenah," 3h. 10m. 43s. The "Glimmer" gave up. Other races had been arranged for New Brighton boats and Southport one-models, but owinsr to the sea being so rough, these did not come off. Mr Lloyd W. G. Hughes's "Sunbeam" was the flagship, and the officers for the day were Mr J. F. Fellico, handicaoper; Captain Cecil Pery. R.E., hon. see. Mr Alwvnne Carter and Mir W. S. Jones, official timekeepers.

An interesting announcement appears in our advertising columns relating to the forthcoming exhibition of the Welsh Industries Association. The Carnarvonshire Committee (of whom the Hon. Alice Douglas Pennant is president, with Mrs Hugh Goujjrh, of Caer Rhun, as secretary) are hard at work to secure adequate representa- tion for the industries of the county. They in- vite help and deserve it. Mr Gwynn Jones, of Carnarvon, has just issued his second work of fiction, his first, issued last vear, having proved an encouraging success. It is not often that a, Welsh news- paper office possesses on its staff all the talent required to produce and- suitably illustrate a work of fiction. This, however, is the case at the "Herald" office, for the new liook is illus- trated by his col-league, Mr J. R. Hughes, who has already done some good cartoon work on "Papur Pawb." Another colleague oirtlie saime staff, is Mr E. R, Evans, who has won Eistedd- fodic honours in fiction both in this country and in America.

GOLD AND SILVER MINING IN WALES. ISAACS AND EVANS v. EVANS. The case of Isaacs and Evans v. Evans on Wednesday, came before Mr Justice Farwell in i the Chancery Division. This was an action by the plaintiffs asking for a declaration that- the defendant was the trustee for the plaintiffs of one moietv of a, license from her Majesty s Com- missioners of Woods and Forests to dig and search for gold and silver en the Garthfell Farm, in the parish of Llanelltyd. Merionethshire, and of a certain lease granted by John Vaughan as owner of the farm; also for an account of the dealings of the- defendant with such license and lease, and the payment to the plaintiffs of any sum which might be found due on that account, and for an injunction to restrain the defendant from parting with or otherwise dealing with the license and lease, and from searching, getting, converting, and carrying away gold and silver, or anv other minerals or metals found on the farm." The plaintiffs also asked for the anooint- ment of a receiver. It appeared from the state- ment of claim that the plaintiff, Thomas Evans, and the defendant, Meredith Evans, had had several transactions together as partners and joint adventurers in relation to gold mining pro- perty in Wales, and about April, 1898, they de- cided to ficquire the property situate at Garthfell with a view to working and getting the gold thereon. Both the license and the lease were made out in the sole name of the defendant, Evans. but the plaintiff contended that- he was entitled to a half-share of any benefits accruing therefrom. The plaintiff Evans, in November, 1898. assigned all his interests under the lease and license to the plaintiff Godfrey Charles Isaacs, but the defendant had refused to re-. cognise the title of either, and alleg'ed that the interest was solely his. The plaintiffs also alleged that the defendant had erected plant and machinery on the property, but that it was not adapted to the proper working of gold or silver, and that what, he was doing was calculated to seriously impair the value of the property. The defendant denied that either Evans or Isaacs had any interest under the license or lease, and he also disputed the allegation that he had carried away any of the gold found on the property, ex- cept for the purpose of analysis. The defend- ant also pleaded the Statute of Frauds, as being a complete defence to the action, the a,gre-ement of partnership being a verbal one. After considerable evidence had been heard, the hearing was adjourned.

PORTMADOC PETTY SESSIONS, FRIDA Y. Before R. M. Greaves, Esq. | (chairman), and other magistrates. STRAYING CATTLE.Henry Owen. Pen- braich Uchaf, Sarn, was fined 5s" and costs for allowing his cattle to stray on the highway. LICENSING CASES.—Mr John Humphreys asked for the temporary transfer of the license of the Croespibellau Inn, Garn, to the name of Ro- bert Jones, a retired police sergeant from the London Police Force, from the name of Hugh Roberts.—Mr A. Rhys Roberts inquired whether the application was in order, and announced that it was intended to raise objections at the annual licensing meeting.—In reply to Mr Greaves, the applicant, gave particulars of his career, and he was further questioned.—The house was not a. tied one.—The application was granted.—Mr Humphreys asked for the transfer of the license of the Prince of Wales, Madoc-street, to the name of Mary Pressman, Bridgend, Ironbridge. -It was stated that this was a "tied-house."— After some spirited speaking between the magi- strates, several of whom were in favour of ad- journing the case, the application was granted.— Mr C. E. Breese applied for the transfer of the license of the Madoc Arms, lremadoc, from the name of Mrs Roche to the name- of Miss Margaret Jones. Mr A. Rhys Roberts objected to the transfer, on behalf of the Revs Owen Evans, W. J. Nicholson. and Messrs David Owen,* and Richard Lloyd.-Mr Breese gave particulars concerning what had happened to the old hotel, which had beer empty for some time. It was a respectable old house, and had been of great ser- vice to the public, and would continue to be so. The applicant had a good reputation, and she had had a long experience of the business.—Mr Casson, the Madoc Estate agent, said that he had agreed to let the house to Miss Jones, on condition that the place should be respectable and of use to the public, and not a. "drinking shop." He had ascertained that the applicant was of good reputation and experienced. — In reply to Mr Greaves: It, was intended to thoroughly renovate the place, and the governors of the Higher Gra-de School had already made several improvements there, as the school was held there for a time.—In reply to Mr J. Jones- Morris, and Mr Rhys Roberts, it was explained that the license was asked for now. because it was felt that it was needed, and that the ap- plicant was a proper person to look after the place. Mr Casson believed that the house had been closed for ten or eleven years.—Mr Ro- berts Is there not thirteen years ?—Mr Casson continued There was already in the town three public-houses. He believed that there were about 1500 inhabitants in Tremadoc and dis- trict. He had heard that the public did not object to the opening of the house, and he be- lieved that there was a need of it. Repairs were necessary, but there were already in the place fixtures for the use of the public, and the house could be entered immediately. If the license be obtained, it is intended to take over the house at once. He believed that Miss Jones, who at present was in charge of a house at Festiniog, could be at liberty immediately, in order to take charge of this house. Mr Casson, on behalf of the estate, was perfectly ready to listen to and ascertain the opinion of the ratepayers on this matter.—Messrs J. Jones-Morris and Jonathan Davies felt that the wisest course would be to adjourn the application. The latter especially desired to clearly understand the need of Tre- madoc, and also to receive some information about the other houses there.—Mr Morris strong- ly contended that the fact that the house had been closed for thirteen years- was an especial reason for adjourning the case. He believed that if this house was opened, one of the other houses should be closed.—Mr Greaves also stated his opinion, as well as Mr R. Thomas, and the matter was adjourned until the end of August. AN EJECTMENT ORDER —Mr Breese re- quested authority to eject the tenant of the Australian Inn, Portmadoc, in order to make some alterations there. These alterations could not be carried out whilst, the tenant was there.—Mr j Casson gave evidence concerning the obligations of the tenant to the estate, and those who held the place under a lease, and concerning the j agreement made with Mrs Laura. Griffith, the tenant.—Mr A. Rhvs Roberts, who objected to the application, affirmed that rent had been re- ceived upon a certain date, and that this caused the applcation to be out of order.—Mr Casson differed with Mr Roberts in this, and various other points.—The magistrates held that the notice to quit was in order, and they ordered a warra-nt to be issued to clear the house within 21 da vs. A CHARGE OF LARCENY. — Sergeant Jones and P.C. Jones, charged William Jones Griffith, son of Ellis Griffith, Saw Mill, with stealing timber, after midnight on the 7tli of the present, month, the property of the Flour Mill Company.—Mr Breese appeared on behalf of the company, but the case was adjourned, as the father is at present in camp with the Volunteers at Fleetwood.

As will be seen from our advertising columns, the Denbighshire and Flintshire Agricultural Society's annual show will be held at Denbigh, on Thursday, the 16th inst. Entries in the dog, poultry, and: pigeon classes will be received up to the 8th inst. Cardiff claims to be the capital of Wales; but it is not distinguished for public spirit. Its -h( University College is still housed in wooden shanties. The corporation undertook to pro- vide a suitable site for the college, and recently took some credit to themselves for having placed an area of -six acres in the beautiful Cathays Park at the disposal of the college authorities. It now, however, transpires that the offer is accompanied by conditions which the college authorities cannot bring themselves to accept. The town council wishes to retain in its own hands the control of the grounds within the college area enclosure, and to throw these open as public grounds. To this. the college authorities strongly object. Thev contend that if the .buildings and grounds are to be their's, they, must possess full control over them. Rather than accept. the proposed1 "gift," they will proceed to erect permanent buildings on the present site. If this is adhered to, the Cor- poration of Cardiff will have to hand over to the council the sum of £10,000 in lieu of a site. If Cardiff persists in her stinginess, the College should be removed to Swansea, where the peo- ple a-re far more enlightened1 a.,nd liberal.

PWLLHELI PETTY SESSIONS. WEDNESDAY.—The Rev J. C. Williams Ellis (in the chair), J. Thomas^ Esq., and J. G. Jones, Esq.—The court -w-as crowded early, as considerable Intere-st was -being taken in the li- censing case connected with the Royal Victoria. South Beach. In"' CONDOLENCE. — Before the proceedings commenced, Mr W. George, on behalf of the bar, referred to the bereavement of the chair- man. Mr R. Ca.rreg, in the death of his son. 'Lieu'tenant C'arreg, and proposed, as the senior -advo,ca,te present, that the clerk should, on their behalf, convey to Mr Oalrreg their heartfelt sympathy with him. They all respected Mr Carreg, for his impartiality a-nd fairness in ad- ministering just-ice in that- clomt.-The Rev J. C. W illiains-Lllis, 011 behalf of the Bench, heart- ily agreed with the remarks of Mr George. The respect of the father, and1 the honourable posi- tion which the son, Lieutenant Carreg, held in the 'army, h.s gentiema-nliness, and h!s general success had won their -admiration, and thus made the loss more- sadly felt.—The vote of STm- pathv was passed in silence. THE LICENSE OF THE ROYAL VICTOR- IA.—In a previous court, a temporary license to Captain Hunter. Liverpool. for the Royal Victoria, Hotel, South Beach, Pwllheli, had 'been refused for Tea-sons given, viz., inadequate notice of the application to the police, and, -according to the decision of the Bench twice, that there was no need for the license, as the place had two public-houses already. A number of ratepayers and- temperance men of the town objected,—-Mr S. R. Dew again -applied for the license, and Mr George again objected, as in the previous cases, on behalf of the same parties.—Mr Dew det,tiled on the favourable site of the bouse, and the espeecal need for such a house, the number of its rooms. itsextreun adaptability, and the brazing air enjoyed, which, he was certain, was recom- mended by his friend, Mr E. R. Davies (the town clerk), &c. (laughter). Everything, Mr Dew maintained, and especially the increasing grosipects of Pwllheli, called for this.—The ap- pellant, Captain Hunter, deposed that hie- had held licensed houses at Glasgow and St. Bees for about 20 vears. and at Liveroo-ol for a, per- iod.—The Chairman For how long in the last I place?—Witness Since October. 'Because my wife's health was not good there, I removed.— In answer to Mr Dew, he had removed to the I Victoria, in order to- make arrangements for the future. Mr Clayto-n had signed the transfer to him, and his 'application was to get a temporary I transfer until the annual court, on the 29th inst, —.Cross-examined by Mr George He found the house all right when he came there. He could not suy that the house was furnished, but he was there preparing. He had plenty to do there, although there were but a few chairs and a table, and that was what he mea-nt- by being in the place. He did not intend removing his fur- niture from Liverpool until he got- a, license. He I had application for apartments for August.—By Mr Dew He could prepare ac-commodatioai be- fore he got a license there. and the season was passing by.—Inspector Jones said that- he re- ceived information regarding Capta-in Hunter from the chief-constable- of the police at Liver- pool, which was handed to the clerk (Mr Owen) and the Bench, confirming what was before al- leged. In his firmi opinion, there was no need for three houses 'at the South Beach. (There are two already.) He knew also of the feeling of the Bench on this.-In -answer to Mr Dew', he said he did not, and could not, know that Mr George bad -objected- to granting a, license at a. time stated. A license was granted to another small house. What he .said stood on a par with the opinion he gave previously, that the house was a good one, and- of the two liouses in ques- tion that this w-as the feestbut three houses t were too many in the place.—Colonel Sauvage, Bangor, said that he was the agent of the (Messrs Alis'opps, and that he had let the place since over a month to the. appellant.—Mr George (asked. Was not the house let conditionally to Captain Hunter?—Colonel Sa-uvage The house was let solely on its own.—Mr George Did you not hear the appellant say in court. that -he would not remove his furniture there until a li- cense had; been granted?—(Col. Sauvage That Is his business.—After some further questions had been put by Mr Dew. Mr George again spoke against granting the license, on. the same grounds as he brought forward previously. In, the face of legal clauses which he read, he main- tained that the house was not habitable, and that no-one was residing there. He admitted I that the appellant had been perfectly open in his admissions. He did not, complain -as to that., but he said there were but a, few chairs and a. table. Therefore, the preparations were not in accordance with the requirements of the Li- censing Laws, 1828, and that. in itself was a. sufficient reason for refusing to-day, as. was done on the 9th of May. He had at, that time a num- ber of witnesses, the same feeling prevailed now as then, and -the circumstances were similar. The appellant was the same person now as then. — Mr Oledwyn Owen differied" and said that the circumstances were different now, but Mr George still asserted that he was not in full possession of the house, and, therefore, no I ground for application.—Mr Owen (addressing the Bench) Your duty is to determine the pre- sent position of the appellant- with respect to obtaining the -license, and his purpose of -remov- ing; his furniture, and b-ringino; his friends there in August.—-Mr George admitted it was a ques- tion for the Bench, but argued on the nature of the circumstances, that there was no right to apply for a license as matters stood. He had objection from another point, that three houses were not needed in the place. He did not ask the Bench to decide that day which houses, as that would come forward if requested at the annual meeting, and that was the proper time to consider the number of houses, a-nd' which of them.—After a minute's consultation, 'the li- cense was again refused. ALLEGED DAMAGES TO A GATE.-The 1 z!l police, represented by Mr George, charged the following young men from Chwilog^, with doing damage to a gate belonging to David Jones, Cefncoed, Chwil-o-g :—Robert Jones, Evan Wil- liams, Evan Richards, W. Williams, Robert Williams (1), W. Parrv, Ben Davies, Robert Williams (2). and Elias Jones.—The offence was denied by them a.B.-Rohert Williams (1) said he remembered being in the Madryn Arms on the 14th of July. He saw the other boys there also. They got drink and went home along Ltin Goed. The gate_was pushed down by W. Williams and B. Davies. The majority of the boys had passed.—Robert Williams (2) gave corroborative evidence. —P.O. Owen, Criccieth, deposed to making inquiries to the alleged offence. He found that two were charged with the offence.—David Jones. Cefncoed, testified that he bad a gate across Lon Goed. It was fairlv new. During the nigh;t. it had been broken into pieces. It could not be repaired; a new one- would have to be bought, and would cost 15s.—Mr George withdrew the case against the two who had given evidence.-B. Davies and W. Williams were fined Is and costs, in all £ 2 18s. and to pay the cost of 'damage. 15s. The remainder weregischarged with a caution.— The Blench felt indebted to' the two Robert Wiliiamses. and promised the defence of the court should' they need it. CRUELTY TO CHILDREN.—This was an adjourned case from the last court, in which John Hughes and Ann Jones, Barracks. Rhos- fawT. Fourcrosses, were charged- by Inspector Rowlands. R.S.P.C.C.. for cruelty to children under their care.—Mr E. R. Davies prosecuted. and said that the case had, been adjourned, so as to give defendants opportunity to amend the condition of the children, and remove to a bet- ter house. They had removed, but not to a better house. The defendants were not husband and wife, but co-habited.—Inspector Rowlands gave corroborative evidence, t-o the effect that the constable who entered the house with him went ill from the stench which emanated from the place, and he was nnt much better. The children were in a most. wretched condition. Not one of the children could tell one letter from another.—Ann Jones could not see what wa, in the house to make the constable ill, and called Mrs Roberts, a neighbour, to give evi- dence, This witness said in answer to Mr Da- vies, that there were two beds in the room. She did not examine the clothes carefully: One of the children showed vermin marks.—The de- fendants were fined Is each, with a severe cau- tion. that if improvement did not take place. the children would be taken from them. The defendants had nothing to pay, but the fine was paid on their behalf. MASTER AND SERVANT.—Mr Arthen O. Owen. on behalf of William E. Hughes, Llawr- dre. LIang-ian, sought JM compensation from Ellis Thomas. Penygroes. for not fulfilling a. hirinsr contra.ct.-It was alleged that the de- fendant left. complainant- at harvest time, and. thereby causing him a loss.—For the defence, it was asserted that after being six: weeks at Llaw'rdre, defendant went- ill, and went home. i When he returned, he found that Ellis Jones had 1 been taken on in his place. A sum of money < as wages was due to him when he lelft.—The Bench awarded L3 compensation, including the wages to the complainant but Mr Davies (who appeared for the defendant) objecting to the wording of the damage, as it was possible to sue for the full amount JB5. which was not meant.. The wording was changed, to read "5s and costs, the wages to be forfeited."

CRICCIETH URBAN COUNCIL. SATL LDAI. Mr T. Burnell in the chair. APOLOGffiS.-Several of the members apolo- gised for having been unable to anerd the -ni- ^ei^nC6 at.VaniUdno- bub the chains had, made a special effort to be ;I>er/> on 'he day on which papers were to be read upon mat- ters which would be of advantage to pfaee* Criccieth.—Mr Burnell gave a short Sm-e <,f the proceedings, and was thanked. FINANCE.-There was collected daring the month on account of the general district ra.te -642 total collections, £ 49.—With regard te' the work at Glan'rafon, it was stated that. the total amount was £ 8 higher than the estimate, but it was announced that good work j'd h.-cn*do»R there. LETTERS.—Mir Denniss. on be-half of :ha Cambrian Railway Company, sent an apology for leaving out the name of Criccieth from the time tables of the company in the stations. He hoped that this would not occur again.—Mr O. T. Williams moved, and Mr Watkin seconded, that a. new time table be asked' for. containing the correction, and this was carried.—Mr Den- niss had also written to state that it was intended to finish the work in order to allow visitors to take advantage of the new pathway to- Graigddu.—Mr Palmer gave parti- culars about the complaint, and said that there was a foundation for it, as regards visitors. If the oomp amt was not remedied, it would injure tne place. The chairman was of the same opin- ion. A as passed to send another request that the mattei be attended to iinrn&cliatdT —In r€T>iv to a request from the Llandudno Council ask- ing that a representative of the council be sent to the conference to discuss the dupoh^ -Ir Vi lll't:J Crown Lands, it was decided to refer the matter to two of the committees.—A letter was ire- ceived on behalf of Sir H. J. Ellis-Nannev, ex- pressing his consent to the exchange of land be- tween him and the council, and it was ar- ranged to draw out the lease, and it was de- cided. on the motion of Mr Palmer, to apply for the possession of the- same at once. THE BREAKWATER.—The special com- mittee met at. Abereistedd. As it was ascer- tained that the sea had again done a ?ood deal of damage, it was arranged to repair the break- water at once. Proposed plans for the safe- guarding -of the coast, designed by Mr Bowen Jones, were considered, and also the question of borrowing JB558. and it was Teconllnended that the matter should be attended to immediate- ly.—Mr O. T. Williams, and Mr W. G. Evans were in favour of having groynes erected for the safety of the wall.—Mr Palmer preferred that the wall should be cleared first, before anything is done, but Mr W. G. Evans held that the groynes would help to collect the shingle,, and this would make the wall more secure.—The Clerk said that the question of groynes had not been adopted, and that therefore, this would affect the estimate.—Mr 0. T. Williams: The course which I advocate is to ask for a sum of money towards a special undertaking, andi to contract the groynes, and perhaps the work of re-building can be avoided altogether. The trial made with the groynes proved this to a great extent.—The Clerk said that this should be explained to the commission on behalf of the Looa;; GoverwrnSenit Board, and that. reii-ons should be given. In the past, the loan was asked for towards building the breakwater only. -Mr W. G. Evans asked if Mr Williams in- tended that additional groynes should be erected. -Mr 0. T. Williams: I do. as I consider that would safeguard the place, and would save m- pense.—Mr Watkin held that the best course for Mr Williams to take was to move the rejec- tion of the report.Mr Williams: If it is in- tended' to spend the sum named, as a loan, I strenuously object.—Mr Palmer: It is simply throwing money into -the sea,—Mr W. G. Ev- ans: What if the breakwater comes down?- Mr Palmer: Let it (laughter).—The Surveyor (Mr Morris Wtlla;i:ms) was ofraid that that would happen in the winter.—A division was taken, and five voted for the recommendation of the committee, and two—Messrs C. Palmer laid and O. T. Williams-aga.inst. and Mr Williams asked that a note be made of what they recom- mended. Mr Palmer consented to this in part. -On the motion of Mr W. G. Evans. secondeii by Mr Watkins, it was decided to ask for the loan of, £ 338 from the Local Government Board. -The Clerk recommended that the proposed- sum to be borrowed should be increased, in order to provide for another necessaary improvement, but the chairman ruled that notice should have been given.—Mr 0. T. Williams Could we not suspend the standing orders?—The Chairman suspend the standing orders?—The Chairman If it is proved that the matter is of great im- portance, the matter can be attendedl to.—It I was arranged to give a notice of motion. GENERAL IMPROVEMENTS.—The general improvements committee recommended cerutin arrangements for scavenging and lighting during the summer months.—Mr H. Humphreys com- plained of the increase in the expenses with the scavenging, but it was observed that this was only for a time.—The committee congratu- latedl the chairman on the successful sale of the. guide book to Criccieth.—The recommendations of the committee were adopted THE ROADS AND BUILDING COMMIT- | TEE.—From the roads committee, the defects in connection with the building of the new Wes- leyan Chapel were mentioned. It was decided to call the attention of the vice-chairman (Mr R. P. Thomas) to the same, and it was intended to pass the same if the improvements required ,are carried out.—The defects in the plans for the new public library were also remarked upon, and it was announced that they could not be passed except on the same condition.—The Sur- veyor said that the trustees of the new Wesleyan I Chapel hadl expressed their willingness to meet the wishes of the council.—With regard to the plan for the new library, the clerk was afraid that they could not pass them in the face of their local bye-laws.—Mr H. Humphreys was in fav- our of moving that the committee be allowed! to build, if thev do so. upon their own respon- sibility.—Mr W. G. Evans was in favour of passing the plan, if the holder of the adja-cent house raised no objection.—Mr 0. T. Williams held that the council did not bind themselves to the recommendations.—The Chairman: It, is an unfortunate case.—The report was stibse- quently atloptecl. SANITARY. The sanitary committee re- ported that the owners of the Brynhir Arms in- tended to carry out the improvements required. —Notice was drawn'to several cases of infringe- ments of the Health Act, and it was resolved to order all rubbish to be removed1, and to rrosp- cute when this is not done. r- SURVEYOR'S REPORT. The surveyor reported all the particulars concerning the break- water. and various other matters. It was seen that one undertaking had been completed at 308 less cost than set down in the estimate, and the council expressed their satisfaction thereat. SYMPATHY.- The Chairman remarked That the clerk. Mr Thomas Jones (Cynhaiaxn), hid had another attack of illness, but he was glad to see he was better.—The council passed a v-te of sympathy with him.

Mr LIoyd-Georire has been appointed Public Works Loan Commissioner. He will get more kicks than ha'pence as the result. The Liverpool National Eisteddfod promises to be ? great success. There are twentv com- I petitors for the chair, eleven for the crown, a.nd a, hundred for the englyn. In the chief choral competition, five choirs have entered, viz., Car- narvon. Carmarthen. Shrewsbury, Stoke-cn- Trenl, and Pontypridd. There are nine Entries in the second choral competition, including Bangor, Cefnmawr, Holywell, a.nd Machynlleth, and l'o in the male voice choral competition, in- cluding Bangor. Blacnau Festiniog, Liverpool, and Nantlle. In the competition for ladies' choiris there are six entries, including Holyhead and Nantlle while t-here are eleven entries in tli? juvenile choir competition, including Brymbo, Bwlchgwyn, Blaena-u Festiniog, and. Ffynnongroew. The entries in the solo corn- petitions stand as follows — Soprano. 50; j meziio soprano. 50 contralto, 53; tenor.-66; baritone. 71 bass, 46. The chief choral a m- petition will take place on Tuesday, the second on Wednesday, together with the competition for children's choirs and the crowning of the bard, The chairing of the bard and the ladies' choirs corn petition will take place on Thursday, and the male voice competition on Friday. The tender of a N ottingham firm for the erection of a pavilion for £ 1237 has been accepted, and no in- I toxicants will be sold on the Eisteddfod premises.: