Carnarvon and Denbigh Herald and North and South Wales Independent

PENSIONS ACT IS IT ABUSED? The Holyhead Old Age Pensions' Committee has by formal resolution excluded the press. At its first meeting, when the officers were appoint- ed!, the press were informed that they would not be allowed to be present. The committee have officially given no reason why the press .representatives should not be admitted, al- though, in most cases, if not all, the Pensions' Committees have not excluded the reporters. The most charitable interpretation of the com- mittee's action is that they do not wish the names of the persons reoeiving pensions to be published, in order that no stigma might fafl upon them- A meeting of the committee wat; held at the Police Court, on Wednesday evening, and a pension of 3s per week was granted to a man who. according to the official report, had £ B50 on deposit at a looal bank, at 2^ per cent. If the man had kept the money at home he would have been outside the Pensions' Act, even If he is not now outside it, for the interest would then have been calculated at 4 per cent. Also, if he purchased Consols, he would be outside the Act. In the second case a pension of 3e per week was given to the wife 01 a man who is in receipt of £1 a week as wages. Wag the Act intended to benefit people in positions like this, which might be regardedl as fairly com- fortable. If the L850 were devoted to the purchase of an annuity in any -first-cda-m assur- ance office, or in the Government Offices, it would bring in a very substantial income. H-*P- .posing the age of the man to be 70, which is, of oourse, the lowest possible age under the Act, an annuity could be bought which wouJd bring in P,110 per annum, and, if he is older, of course, the income would be much larger. Whether the Council considered this eide of the question we are, of course, unable to sayi but we venture to state that to give a pension in the first case amounts to an abuse of the in- tention of the Act, which is to benefit poor persons, and not those who are twice a.0 well off as the average workman at Holyhead, whose wages in few cases exceed ±11 a week, and out of which a family has to be supported. The public will await with interest the ex- planation of the committee. We trust that a satisfactory one will be forthcoming.

There are prospects of an interesting bye- eledbic, at Carnarvon. Already several likely candidates are named, but so far, the political element has not entered into the question, which je somewhat strange, considering that the parties on the Council ore- so evenly balanced.. Neither the Liberals nor the Tories have utn played a great desire to strengthen their posi- tion on the Council, this being due no doubt to the If act that no b urning question looms on th e municipal horizon..Nevertheless, Liberals should re.alis.e that this is not the tome to main- tain an indifferent attitude. They should have a Strong man to represent them 60 as to pre- vent a policy of reaction being introduced into the Council. The Council is often the subject of criticism, much of which may be justified, Jbut we do not for,get that it has done gr,od work under a Progressive regime, and a good deal vet remains to be done. A Council wnic-ti jwill pursue a reactionary policy is to he avoided above all thing's.

MENAI BRIDGE URBAN COUNCIL BANGOR O()lJNIOEL',S APPLICATION FOR PART OF THE FORESHOftE. At the Menai Bridge Urban Council on Tues- day night, the General Purposes Committee re- ported that a deputation had met the Bangor boawugh account ant and. the Bangor borough surveyor, with regard to the Bangor Corpora- tion's application for the tenancy on lease of a paction of the Ynys Faelog foreshore, and per- mission to erect a cradle for hauling up their steamboats. The commattee recommended that the Council offer the following terms: That the Council are rfc-epAcd to allow the Bangor Corporation the use of thait portion of the fore- shore applied for for the wintering of their boats, under contract for a term of seven years at £.1 per boat, or for 14 years at £1 10s per boait per annum, the contract to become null jf the Council are interrupted in their present claim to the site, and subject to the approval of the Board of Trade. The recommendation was adopted. A letter was read from Owen Parrv Jones, DEfeq., Plas Lledhylchod, Anglesey, stating that •the fixe brigade had given every satisfaction in the diiechiainge Qi its duties at the recent fire which occurred at Plas Llechylched.

THiANKSOFTENG DAtf FOOTBALL. (To the Editor of the "Herald.") —Your correspondent makes a very lame defence of football playing on Thanksgiving Day. In saying that these young men could get no time to play on other days he is merely repeating a statement which is always trotted out in defence of Sabbath breaking, and I be- lieve it is generally found out upon inquiry that the people who make this excu&e are the very people who have plenty of time on their hands every day of the week. For my own part, I should like very much to thank the Rev J. E. Hughes for his very outspoken remarks azainst the practice.—Your etc., POOL STREET.

PERSONAL Mr E. Parry, postmaster of Corwen, has been appointed to a similar position at Ruthin, succeeding Mr Edwards, who resigned owing to ill-health. Lord and Lady Penrhyn have returned to town from Oairnton, near Banchory, in Aber- deenshire, where they have be-er^ since the mid- dle of September for salmon fishing. Mr John El don Bankes, K.C., haa accepted the Chancellorship of the diocese of St. Asaph, vacant, by the death of Mr (Chancellor Trevor Parky-as, Mr William Owen, C.C., Penymynydd, Anglesey, has accepted an invitation to be one of the judges at the Smithfield Club Show at the Royal Agricultural Hall, London, next month. He is probably the first Aoiglesey judge at this show. Out of 101 candidates at the recent final examination for the Bar, the 13th place has been obtained1 by Mr Charieis T. Wilhaiius, M.A., co-editor of the "Birkenhead Herald," and of the Middle Temple. Mr Williams is the eldest son of the late Dr Thomas Williams, M.A., LL.D., of Sidney College, Cambridge, and of the Middle Temple, who "as a native, of S't. Ann's, Bethesda. The late Capt. Wm. Buckley, of the Buckley Arms Hotel, Dinas Mawddvv v, Merioneth, for- merly of Bala, son of Sir Edmund Buckley, Bart., left estate of the gross value of £4,217 10s., with net personalty £3,271 18s 2d, and probate of his will has been granted to Mr. David Oswald Davies. of Dolgelley, solicitor, and his sister, Miss Sybil Buckley, of Bala. The testator left his estate upon trust for his said sister during her life, with remainder to the second son of his nephew, 'Edward Maurice Buckley. After 44 years' service in the engine rooms of the L. and S. W. steamers between Holy- head and Dublin, Mr Richard Thomas, of Cao Engan, has just retired. Mr Thomas can claim a splendid record in point of immunity from mishaps, though he has crossed the Channel ill many fearful storms. He has seen many changes in the service, both of ships and men, during his long career. In the election on October 28th, of focw members of Council by the Court of Govern- ors of the Bangor University College, there were five candidates, the names and the Dum- ber of votes secured by each being Q8 iol- lows :—Mr E. Vincent Evans (34), Mr &. J. Evans (15), Mr T. Rowland Hughes (41), Mr J. Pritchard Jones (46), and Dr D. Lloyd Ro- berts (44). The unsuccessful candidate was, therefore, Mr S. J. Jftvans. Tuesday was the 60th birthday of the Bishop of St. Asaph. The Bishop, says the Daily Chronicle," is a graduate of Jesus College. Oxford, where he took honours in 1874; and he was headmaster of Llandovery School and vioar of Carmarthen before his elevation to the episcopate, now nearly 20 years ago. Dr. Edwards has been twice married, and he and his wife entertain pleasantly in the episcopal palace, which is delightfully placed on an emi- nence at the confluence of two streams. St. Asaph has the distinction of being the smallest of all the English and Welsh cathedrals. The death took place on Sunday, of the Rev Owen Rhys Owen, pastor of the WeMi Congregational Church, Park Road, Liver- pool. Mr Owen was born in Cardiganshire in 1854. He was early in his career associated with the Revs Dr William Rees, Dr Thomas Rees, Dr John Thomas, Dr Herber Evans, and Dr David Roberts. Some of the hymns -writ*, ten by him were included in the "Welsh Hymnal," and were often sung ån the churches. He was a well known and popular preacher, and had been honoured with almost every position the denomination in Wales could give him. Mr C. F. Priestley, member of a promin- lent North Wales family and widely known as an agriculturist, d.K<l at his home, Hirdrefaig, Anglesey, on Saturday night. He served the county of Anglesey in numerous capa>cities, being a magistrate, a member of the County Council, a poor-law guardian, as well as a warm supporter of movements affecting the farming industry. He was a thorough-going Conservative, and contested the constituency at the last election against Mr Ellis Griffith. M.P. Mr Priestley had an exceedingly kind- hearted disposition, and his death will prove a severe loss to the district. The interment took place on Wednesday, at Llanffinian. The relatives present were Mrs Wvnn Griffiths, Mrs Henry Priestley, Mrs and Miss Priestley Coed Dafydd), Capfc. and Mrs Prank Priest- ley, Colonel Allan Gough, Sir Ellis Nanney, M* F. Lloyd Edwards. Canon Davies and the Rev Towyn Jones officiated.

NOT STOLEN BUT GiVEN HOLYHEAD WOMAN GETS THREE MONTHS. At a special court held at Holyhead on Wed- nesday, r-xizabeth James, a well-known charac- ter, was charged with stealing a .pa.ir of boots. Miss Sarah Hughes, Stafford House, deposed that she found that a pair of glace, boots were missing when Sergt. Roberts called, but she had not previously missed them. Witness had left them in a box after showing them to a cus- tomer. They were worth 12s 6d. She did not see Elizabeth James in the shop on Wednesday, but she called about a fortnight ago to beg. Mr. D. Jones, Victoria House, swore that about noon on that day he was standing at the door of his shor- when he saw prisoner walk into Stafford House, which was opposite. After entering, she stood by the counter, and he saw her reach across the counter with her left hand. Prisoner Right hand, beg your pardon. Witness: She took a pair of boots and left the shop. I saw her enter the George Hotel, and afterwards go towards the churchyard. I informed the police and followed prisoner down Boston-street, where she fell. Prisoner: "0, bobi bach," I never fell. Witness followed prisoner, in company with Sergt. Roberts, to a shop at the bottom of Boston-street, kept by a greengrocer, where, she was arrested. P.S. Owen 'Roberts testified to arresting ,pri soner, when she denied having anything under her shawl. Witness put his hand under her shawl, and drew out a pair of boots. She then paid they were given her by Mrs Hughes. At the police-station she denied the theft and re- iterated the gift story. Supt. Prothero said there were three previous convections against the prisoner for larceny, and eight for drunkenness. The Chairman then sentenced her to three months' hard labour. On hearing the sentence prisoner observed Thank you. Mr. Evans, that will land me in the cemetery."

LOCAL BANKRUPTCIES. William Jones, farmer, Ty'nygors, Waen- fawr. formerly a police-constable, was examin- ed at Bangor Bankruptcy Court, on Thursday. The liabilities of the debtor, who was repre- sented by Mr J. T. Roberts, amounted to £115, of which £39 was a deficiency. He at- tributed his failure to the illness of himself and wife, loss of animals, and loss on farming. Money borrowed made up JS82 of the liabili- ties. The examination was closed. In the case of Dd. Roberts, farmer, Cas- tellmai, Carnarvon, the liabilities were esti- mated to rank at £823. the deficiency being £.566. High rent, losses on animals, and losses at mill formally kept by me," were the causes of failure alleged by the debtor, for whom Mr. J. T. Roberts appeared. The deb- tor was reported to have been living at Castell- mai for 18 years, previously residing at Bont- newydd Mill. When he commenced business at the mill about 22 years ago. he had a capital of about £100. The farm at Casteillmai was held' under a lease for 21 years at a rent of J3128 a year, of which about seven years were unexpired. The nrineipalcreditor was the debtor's brother-in-law for loans, which, with other loans, amounted to R742. The debtor appeared to have been insolvent for seven or eight years.

Carnarvon TRIE BYE EtLECTION.—Mr Henry Tho- mas, architect, will contest the seat held by Mr T. H. Edwards (L.). whi-h will be declared vacant at the next meeting ct the Town Coun- cil as. an Independent and not a& a Labour can- didate, as previously sti'r.l. It is probable that he will hold n at which he will state his views on vatic; is matters affecting the town. Mr A. W. Ktv-Menzies (L.), and Mr Evan Owen (Pax>gressi\ e) are also men- tioned as candidates for the ssat. HONOURABLE MENTION.—A feature of the harvest festival held at Christ Church, (Stafford, was the singing of Master_ Tudor Brad wen Jones, of Chrisit Church Choir, Car- narvon, who rendered the difficult solo, "Hear ye, Israel," in splendid style before a large congregation. The "Church Monthly" says: Tudor Jones is honourably mentioned in the Stafford papers for h;s sing :ng of "Hear ye, Israel," at Christ Church, Stafford, though the papers give unnecessary credit to Bangor Cathedral as his nursery. Tudor's singing seems ready to fill the gap, alas now being created by the inevitable Joss of Howel Wil- liams' fine voice. visits. llolz-sibly th." organ at Bca adesert wav lone 01 these; at. all events it came irom Beau- desert by water in canal boat to Liverpool and thence by the sloop "Pentir." THE CHORAL .SOCIETY.—The Mayor (Mr R. Gwyn«ddon Davie;:) attended a renear- iul on Tuesday night and spoke encouraging word*, to the members of the society. Un the motion of Mr John Williams (conductor), Sec- onded by Mi- J. H. Harris, a votu of thanks was passed to the Mayor for the interest he had shown in the society. YOUNG HELPERS' LEAGUE. — The children of this League are busily engaged preparing a Cantata entitled "Santa Claus in Japan," which they will perform on the 10til of December next at the County School. On the same day they will have a fine display of goods for sate in their "Forest of Trees." CHURCH GUILD.-The first meeting of the guild was held at the National Schooi on Monday night when a lecture (illustrated by limelight views) was delivered by the Vicar (tha Rev J. W. Wynne Jones, M.A.), on "Reminiscence of Oxford." As might be expected, the lecture proved very interesting. The lantern, however, did not always do the pictures justice. A telegram was read from Mr E. T. Hall (late Governor H. M. Prison, Carnarvon), the former secretary of the Guild, wishing the Guild every success. DEATH IN PRISON.—At the Prison on Friday afternoon, ain iirtjuest was held on the body of William Williams, "Wil Llanefydd," who died1 suddenly in his cell. Williams was described by tha Governor as a "professional beggar," who had been serving his 101st term of imprisonment, having a few days ago been sentenced to threa months' hard labour for begging. He had been on extra diet since his admission, and he died from heart failure bel. ior-:< the arrival of the prison doctor. A ver- dict in accordance with the medical testimony was returned. HELP FOR THE BLIND.—All who kindly interested themselves in the sale of work for the blind held last week will be glad to know that £ 45 worth of the work of the blind wafi sold on Thursday, and that the following sums in aid of the Society were realised. Tea and cake stall, j315 6s 9d; fruit and flower stall, £7 Donations to meet the .£14 deficit on the "Sick and Industrial Fund" have b^en given as follows:—Mr E. A. Young, JS4; Mrs Assheton-Smith, J32; Mr W. A. Darbishire, LC2; Mr -F. Richmond-Brown {Llanfair Hall), JB2; Lady Turner, £1 Is; Mrs Clegg (plas Llanfair), JB1; "Friend," 5s; Mrs Greenley (Menai 'Bridge), 28 6d; Mr R. Norman Da-vies, 10s. ( FUNERAL.—The tremainlS of the late Mrs Owen, wife of Mr Edward Owen, Angor Aur, oovery. Mr Addie having also acknowledged the vote on behalf of the artistes and himself, the singing of the National Anthem brought to a close a, most enjoyable social evening. The secretary carried out the arrangements, being actively assisted by JNIr S- Sweatman. Mr W. Bradwen Jones presided at the piano. RETIRING.—After 42 -veaT," service, Mr J. Godfrey, Bangor Street, guard on the Lon- don and North-Western Railway, retired last week. THE LATE MR. M. T. MORRIS. — T1 e family of the late Mr M. T. Morris tender their sincere thanks for letters and floral tributes of sympathy in their recent bereavement. APPOINTMENT. — Mr Elias Parry, post- master of Corwen, has been appointed post- master of Ruthin. Mr Parry was for many years clerk at the Carnarvon Post Office. NARROW ESCAPE.—A little girl named Pepper, who was watching a number of boys fishing at the dock, fell into the water, and had a narrow escape from drowning. She was rescued by three youths, Tom Jones, Frank Edwards, and Ernest Noble. THE WORKHOUSE.—On Thursday even- ing, at the Workhouse, Mr T. Beuno Jones, Bontnewydd, delivered a lecture on a "Trip to Scotland." Mr W. Ellis Jones presided, and uvas supported by Captain Griffith (C'hurch Army), Mr G. Lewis Owen, and othets. Mr Parry (master) gave selections on the grama- phone. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded Mr Jones for his lecture. LITERARY SOCIETIES.—Moriah On Monday evening, there was a debate on "W ere the Christians of the last, generation better than thope of the present generation?" Mr R. Williams, Nelson Emporium, spoke in the affirmative, and Mr Phillips (of Messrs Brad- ley's) in the negative. There was a majority for the affirmative. — Shiloh: Mr H. lsgaer Lewis delivered a lecture on Wednesday on "Genius."—Beulah On Wednesday evening, the Rev R. D. Rowland (Anthropos) delivered a lecture on "John Bunyan." CHILDREN'S EISTEDDFOD.—The annual eisteddfod in connection with the Salem Sun. day Schools was held last night at the Guild Hall, the Mayor (Councillor R. 'Gwyneddon Davies) presiding. The conductor was Deiniol Fychan, Bangor; Mr. Richard PrichaTd, or- ganist of Salem, being the accompanist. The following were the awards: —^plo for children, from 10 to 13 1, Minnie Hughes 2, Evie Williams; 3. J. Mvfanwy Jones. Reci- tation for children, under 17: 1, 'James Hughes 2. Dora E. Williams. Duet for chil- dren, under 16 1. H. Parrv and Nell Wil- liams 2. J. Williams and Dora E. Williams; 3, J. Parry and M. L. Evans. Solo for chil- dren, from 13 to 16 1. Blodvren William*. The following were awarded prizes in competitions for scripture examinations, etc. Enid Stan-

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o- BENEFIT CONCERT.—At the Guild Eal), on Friday night, a concert was held in aid of Mr Hugh Williams, Eleanor-street, who has been in ill-health for many months. Council- lor Peter Angel presided. Pant was taken by Mrs Eifion Jones, Glyn Hefin, Mr R. Radiord. Jones Captain Howel Williams, male voice party con,ducted by Mr D. Williams, Mr Salis- bury's quartette party, a number of school chil- dren, conducted by Miss Janet Davies; Master W. HraJwen Jones, and Mr Willie Morris. On the motion of the Rev J. F. Hughes, M.A., seconded by Mr W. Lewis, a vote 01 thanks was passed to those who took part. Mr Rees Hughes was the secretary, and Mr W. Davies, Hii 11-street, the treasurer. FIRING COMPETITION.—A Morris Tube firing competition for members of "A" Co., 6th. Batt. Royal Welsh Fusiliers, took place on October 30th, at the Victoria Drill Hall. The following were the prize-winners:—1, Pte. J. T. Symonds; 2, Sergt, J. E. Billing; 3, Pte. J. R. Jones 4, Pte. J. Herbert; 5, Bug- ler R. W. Tavlor; 6, Pte. 0. Larson; 7, Sergt- J. Williams 8, Pte. G. H. Heard; 9, Pte. R. E. Lewis; 10, Corpl. F. Burslem; 11, Pte. 0. H. Pritchard; 12, Pte. Wm. Hughes.. Sergt.-Major P. Burke officiated as umpire. The prizes were distributed by Captain John Evans, who afterwards addressed the members, and outlined the work that would be under- taken by the corps during the present winter. COTTAGE! HOSPITAL.—The committee ac- knowledge the receipt of the following contri- butions and donations for October :—Mrs Dar- hishire. Pen^bryn. flowers, tomatoes, and vege- tables; Mrs Crispin, Royal a-id Sportsman Hotel, vegetables, periooicals, jelly, floweis, apples; Lady Turner, Parkia, flowers, rhu- barb. periodi-ca-ls Rev W. Evans, Reotory, Llanidan, fruit and vegetables; Mrs Wbiskin, Orchard House, apples; Mrs A. Bodvel-Ro- (berts, Tan-y-atfvoa, apples, caulitflowers; St. David's Church, fruit and vegetables; Christ Church, Truit, vegetablets, and bread; Miss Wise, Twithill, flowers; Mrs Parry., Plas-y- nant, vegetables, fruit, and bread ? Mrs Cousins, Ervldon, soup: Arvon Monthly Meet- ing, £ 10; Mrs Richmond' Brown, Llanfair Hall, L5; Salem Cbapel, Carnarvon, JSl Is; Mrs Bodvel-Roberts, Cefn y Coed, £1 Is; Mrs O. Davies. Cefmfaes, £ 1 lIS: Miss Wat-kin Ro- berts, Uxibridge Place, .&! Is Rummage Sale (pex Mrs. Jones, Minafon), J316 3s 7d English Wcsleyan Chapel, Carnarvon, £ 1 Is; Plasy- liant Private Chapel, £ 3 9s. GHCIRCH MATTFR8.—The following items aTe from the "Church Monthly :A visitor re- marked this summer on the absence of a board at Christ Church giving the hours and particu- lars of divine service. At present the church- wardens say they are "stoney broke," so there is a good opportunity for .some one to make a useful present to the congregation. Another need is a choir vestry for which there is ample space at the N.W. corner inside the church. The present arrangement is. not very desirable; when the Bishops or other dignitaries are pre- sent there is no room for them to robe, and we think they ought a,t least to be as well treated as other officials. Probably L5 would suffice to partition off the N.W. corner of the church, -at present occupied by some ill-behaved lads who might be improved by a change of scene. A third suggestion for Christ Church is a bicycle shed.. But St. Mary's Church has the sorest need. The organ is really on the last of its legs; and the state of the walls, etc., is horrid. M,r Harold Hughes'report is very com- plete, but apparently there is little 1e-ft of the original church, except the arcades. We were informed lately that the organ was one of the several purchased by friends and courtiers of King George, who used to like to hear them, and even play them upon the occasion of his were interred at Llanbeblig Churchyard on Friday. The order of the tuneral, which was of a public character, wa* as follows: Deacon^ of P«ndref Chapel. First carriage: Revs Ll. iBryniog Robots and R. J. Huw6 (Bethesda), Dr F. Thomas, and Mr J. ArvollJ Davies (Llanfairfechan). The hearse. Second carriage: Messrs *E. OwtJD (husband) and E. J. Thomas) Hjenry Thomas, and Richard Thomas (neph^^vs). Third carriage: Messrs Howel Ellis, John Williams, William Jonea and D. Robert. Fourth canriage: Messrs D. Thomas (Bryngwyn), 'J. Thomas (Eifionydd), J. Griffith (Bodeudaf), and W. A. Roberts XBrynffynon). The Service at the house was conducted by the Rev Ll. B. Roberts and Mr Arvon Daviee, and at the graveside by the Revs Ll. B. Roberts and Rhys J. Huws. The arrangements in connection with the funeral were entrusted to Mr W. A. (Roberts, builder, Porthyraur, and Mr J. Griffith (of Brad leys). CONSERVATIVE CLUB.—A very success- ful smoking concert was held at the Club on Monday evening, Mr J. Heathcote Addie pre- siding over a large and enthusiastic audience. He was supported by Mr Lloyd W. G. Hughes, Coed Helen (president of the Club), Councill- or Alfred H. Richards (Chairman), Councillors M. E. Nee, Tom Armstrong, etc. The Chair- man, who had a most cordial reception, de- livered an interesting address on current poli- tical topics, concludiiag with an expression of hie gratification at being afforded the opportun- ity of meeting so many of his fellow-members. -The programme included several new artistes and commenced with a pianoforte solo, "The Bells of Abeixlov^y," nicely played by Mr Wil- liam Hughes. Mr W. R. Spratt contributed the song "My Daddy is a gentleman," which was much appreciated. Mr Robert Roberts' male voice party gave a fine rendering of "Sweet and Low," and were loudly applauded. Mr Richard Macklin maintained his reputation as one of our leading tenorS, his selections be- ing "Bwthym Bach" and "Sir Fon." Mr James Holt's comic song "Bill Muggins" created roars of, laughter, which were renewed when he responded to the encore with "Put me amongfst the girls." The leading feature of the programme was undoubtedly the trio specially COmposed for the occasion by Capt. Howel Williams, and played in magnificent style by him and Master T. Williams, Ship and Castle (one of his pupils) on the violin, anxi Mr W. (Bradwen Jones, piano, their per- formance richly meriting the enthusiastic ap- plause of the audience. Capt. Williams sub- sequently gave a masterly display, of his skill with Tartini's "Trillo del Satanasso," which is regarded a6 being so difficult that only the most accomplished violinists are able to per- form it. His interpretation, "double-stop- ping. and depth of tone in the minor move- ments could not be excelled. His execution was very fine, and his efforts received pro- longed applause. Mr W. L. Williams then sang "The Boys of the Old Brigade" with fine effect. The concluding item was a coon song entitled "I'se waiting for yer Josie" given bv Mr W. R. Spratt in character, and this also was much appreciated. Mr Nee proposed a heartv vote of tbant-n to Mr Addie Mr Lloyd Hughes, and all those who had assisted in making the gathering a success. Mr Arm- strong seconded, and the vote was carried with acclamation. Mr Lloyd Hughes, in responding, referred ini sympathetic terms to the absence through illness of Councillor H. Llovd Carter, and said they would be glad to learn that he is making steady progress towards ley Jones, May Stanley Jones, Beni Owen, Nancy Owen, Lilian Griffith, Helen Roberts, iilsie Harris, Llewelyn Jones, Glyn Williams, Arthur Roberts, Alun Williams, J. Mytaiiwv Jones, Nancy Williams, James Williams, Nancy Owen, Annie Rowlands, etc. Chief soJie Equal, R Radford Jones and H. Rich- ards. Woodwork model, for childern under 15: 1, It. Warren; over 15: 1, Willie Land; I 2, Evan Evans. Solo for children, under 10: 1, W. J. Owen; 2, Sallie Humphreys. Chief recitation D. V. Owen, Carmel. Pianoforte ) duet: Misses Minnie and Hettie Pritchard. I Overall: Lilly Bibby. Ap HuWco and Caer- wyn Roberts were adjudged equal for an ode in memory of Dr Herber Evans. The chief attraction of the meeting wa* the children's choir competition. In the action song com- petition five parties entered, and the prize was awarded to the Menai Party (Mr. Robert Ro- berts). In the children's choirs the following parties entered: Menai Party (MT. Robert Roberts) Salem Party (Mr. Ellis Parry) and the Tanybont Party (Mr. E. M. Davies). The prize was awarded to the Tanybont Party amid applause. The meeting throughout was a complete success. The Adjudicators were; Mr. T. S. Thomas. L.T.S.C.. Carnarvon; Deiniol Fychan Messrs. H. Evans. Council School; T. Smart, Lewis Jones, Rev. Ll. I Bryniog Roberts, Eifionydd. )'1r. Picton Davies ] and Miss Crowther. On the motion of Alder- man J. R. Pritchard, J.P.. seconded by Mr. O. R. Owen, hearty thanks were accorded to all who had helped* to make the eisteddfod a [ success. Messrs. H. J. Williams and Hugh Morris were the secretaries, and Air. Jones I (North and South Wales Bank) treasurer. The chairman of the committee was Mr. Richard Williams. POOLE'S MYRIORAMA.—During the next week. Messrs Harry and Fred Poole's Myrior- amp, will be at the Pavilion. Ink opportunity of seeing "one whirl of the latest event? of the world" is not to be missed. Besides, the pictures the proprietors have secured Richard I Karsy's Myriophone, Mr Bert Gates (guide and ventriloquist), Harry Dowsett (eccentric ] comedian), together with a troupe of marvel- lous cvclists and comic experts, and the laugh- j able Snow Family, with hcstsi of other good things which go to make up a modern hitrh- class entertainment. The prices of admission are as usual 3s, 2s, Is 6s, Is, and 6d. Re- served seats may also be booked at the usual place. Llanberis

COUNTY SCHOOL.—A meeting of the governors of the Llanberis County School was held on Wednesday, Dr W. Lloyd Williams presiding. There were also present Meissrs R. E. Jones (vice-chairman), R. 0. Williams, T. R. Jones, John R. Roberts. Mrs J. Evans Owen, Rev 0 G Owen. Rev Rev Isaac Jones, I Mr John Rees Foster, B.iSc. (headmaster), and the dlerk (jRev T. J. Tevnon).—The appoint-, menit of Miss E. Dav'ies, B.A., as assistant teacher was confirmed. It was a.rranged that the distribution of prizes should take place at. the end off December.—The Building Com- j maA,tee had under their consideration the con- struction of a building for the children's bicy- I cles, and a committtee was alppointed to arrange I tfor a suitaible room for the children to dry ¡ their clothing in wet weather.

Llandudno Junction APPOINTMENT.—On Thursday, the Staff Committee of the County Education Committee considered applications for the post of head- master of the Llandudno Junction Council School. Eighty-one applications were ie- ceived, and the Committee reduced the list to three, viz., Messrs WiHiam Williams, Llan- gwstenin; R. O. Pritchard, Brynaerau; D. J i Lloyd Morris, Manchester.

Pwllheli DAMAGE TO HARBOUR.—With regard to the damage done recently to the haroour gates, the owners of the s.s. Derwent have abandoned all claims against the Council and have also made good the damage done to the sewer pipes. The damage was estimated at £7Q THE MAYORALTY.—The business of the Town Council. 011 Wednesday night, was to a great extent transacted 111 committee, and so heavy was the work that no time was allQwed to consider the question of the Mayoralty, that business will be dealt with on Friday night. It is expected that Alderman William Anthony will be again asked to accept office. He has already tilled the office lor three years, but should ne reiuse the oiler it likely that Aioerman W. Eifl Jones, w ho iias been a member of the Council for a considerable number of years, will be approached. ] PUSTMr.N\S HALF-nCLii^Ai .—At a meeting 01 the Council on W'eu^esuay, a let- ter was read from the Postmaster asking the Council to support an appeal made by the postmen's staff for the suspension of the third delivery on Thursdays, so as to give tne post- men a half-holiday, The comn .tee recom- mended the Council to reply that they would be glad to endorse the appeal if the postal au- thorities are able to extend telephonic facili- ties to Nevin and throughout the Lleyn dis- trict in order to lessen any inconvenience which might otherwise be caused in patters of urgency by suspending the evening de- livery. --ixLer a few comments by Councillors Cornelius Roberts, Dr. Evans, and Dr. Shelton Jones, the recommendation was adopted.

FESTINIOG COMPENSATION CASES. Judge William Evans had a batch of com- peaisation cases beiore him at it estimog ooi Thursday. William Cadwaladr Powell, 3. Sun-street, Festimog, sued the Diphwys Casson Quarry Company for compensation. In March last a piece ot stone fell on his hand, and he was in- capacitated. Prior to the accident he earned 24s 6d a week and he claimed 12s 3d a week compensation as from March 1U, 1908. For the applicant, Mr. William George said the company had consented to lis 3d a week as compensation. His Honour awarded lis 3d a week. Mr. R. 0. Davieg appeared for the company. The New Rhosydd Quarry Co. were sued by William Griffith Davies, of Llanfrotheii. He sustained injuries to the head in July. 1906. Prior to the accident he earned 23s 6d a week, but now his weekly earnings were only 14s 6d. He claimed 9s'id compensation as from April last. His claim was awarded. The Oakejey Quarry Co. were sued under similar circumstances by a rockman named Robert Roberts, of'Rhiwbryfdir. He met with an accident in December, 1906, and his claim was for lis 6d compensation. The company were prepared to pay Is a week compensa- tion, which amount was fixed on the present wages basis. His Honour left it open for ap- plicant to make a further application if neces- sarv, but at present he would allow Is a week compensation. The applicant was represented by Mr. Proctor (instructed by Messrs Lloyd George and George), and Mr. Cuthbert Smith (instructed by Meesrs. Carter. Vincent, and Co.) for the company.

■1 —— — i MARKETS FOR THE WEEK TO-DAY'S LIVERPOOL CORN MARKET. (By Telegraph). LIVERPOOL, Friday.—Wheat opened quiet but firm, ^d to Id over Tuesday. Hard Win- ter. 7s 9d to 7s 9 £ d; 2, Red Winter, New, 7s 9 £ d to 7s lOjd. Maize opened quiet, the turn under Tuesday; Plate, 5s 7^d Old Mixed, rvey scarce. Beans Saidi, 33s 9d to 34s 33. Canadian, 7s 8d to 7s 8jd. Cats Old White, 3s 4d to 3s 5d New, 2s 8d to 2s 9d. Flour 6d over Tuesday.

CATTLE. BIRMINGHAM, Thursday.—Cattle moder- ate supply and quiet .trade; best Herefords, 6if&; shorthorns, 6d to 6 £ d bulls and cows, 4d to l|d; wether sheep, 7td to 72d; ewes and rams, 5|d to 6^d per lb. pigs short sup- ply, with fair trade; bacons, Ss; poikets, 3B 6d cutters. 96 3d sows, 6s 9d per score. DUBILIN, Thursday. — On EaJe Beasts, 4506; sheep, 7540; calves, 22. Cattle quieter, with a fair inquiry best at late rates; rough very glow and ;rregular; beef, 44s to 60s pelf cwlt. Sheep met a lifeless tradebest quali- ties unchanged and rough cheap; mutton, 4¥i to 6|d per lib. Pig« iu moderate supply, with a good inquiry best, 45s to 48s per cwt. I CHESTER, Thursday.—Both supply aind de- mand were much the same as last week, and a good clearance of catktie was made aót prices I which showed little or no change horn those ^current last week. The show of sheep and lambs was somewhat laTger. but trade was slow and prices low, and a large proportion remained unsold. (Prices: Milch cows, £17 to £23; calvers, £16 to £20: heifers. £10 to £ 14; barrens, £ >10 to £ 12; Mtirks. £ 6 to £ 10; bullocks. £ 10 to £ 13 lambs. 18s to 22s; sheep, 17s to 32s. OSfWESfHRY', "Wednesday.—There was a /(good supply of frtook, and trade showed an im- -provement. (Beef miade 7d to 7 £ d veal, 7^d to 18¥l- mutton, 7¥f.!to 8d Jamb, 8d to 8¥î per lb pork pigs, 8s to 8s 6d_: bacon pigs, 7s 6d to 8s per score. SAL.FORD, Tuesday.—Trade ruled similar to last market for all classes of cattle. Choice email cattle, 6i<i to 6±d good bullockp and heifers. 6d; middling cattle and good young i oows, -5¥ to &¡d; rough cattle, 5d per lb. There was a shade better demand for choice sheep, other sorts being similar to last- week. Choice small sheep, sa to 8!-d heavy, 7d to 7id small Irish, 7d to 7¥f; heavy. 6d to 6 £ d ewes, 6d to 6^d calves, 5to 8d per lb.

BUTTER. O0(RE, Thurooay.-Fair supply; good de- mand; prices firm./Firsts, 103s; seconds. 99s; fthirds 9& fourths. 9Ls. Mdd-cured: Superfine, 103s; fine mild, 99s; choicest boxes, lOfie- Fresh butter, 105s.

OHBESE. MARKET DRAYTON FAIR. Thursday.— Together with the show cheese there was a pitch of 00 tons of prime Cheshire cheese. Buyers attended in large numbers. Trade brisk, and ail lots changed hands at the fol- lowiinicr prices-.—Champion cheese. 120ft; other pvizAliee*. 80s to lCCs: fair to finest lots. 60s to 65s: medium. 525 to 59s; other gradeo down to 48s per cwt.

EBAY AND STRAW. LONDON Thursday.—There were moderatte supplies, which met a fair demand ail late rates. Best clover, 8:5 to 85s: infevicr dutto, 70s to 76s; snetially picked hay, 80s: good ditto. 65s to 75s inferior ditto, 55s to 63s; mixture and sainfoin, 70s to 80s; straw, 24s to 308 per load. loaRK, Thursday.—'Fair supply all.1d de- mand; prices .good. 'Hay, 42s to 66s; straw, 25s to 44s.

WOOL. 'BRADFORD. Thursday.—The advance in prices at the Australian and Hmth American @.1e6 has had a marked effect upon tfhe situa- tion here. Values have hardened all round, and quotations are now £ d higher both for merinos and eross-breds.

WELSH MARKETS. BANGOR. Friday.—(Fresh butter. Is 3d per lb eggs, 8 to 9 for Is; fat pigs, 3|d per lb beef. 5d to lOd per lb mutton, 7d to 9d rab- bits, 6d to 9d each: fowls. Is 6d to 2s each potatoes, 6s to 7s per saek^ ducks, 2s 6d each. CARNARVON. Saturday.—Fresh butter. Is 3d per lib; eggg. 8 to 9 for 1,< pot atoes. 6s to 7s per Back; ducks, 2? to 3s each beef. 2^-d to 9d pea- lib mutton, 7d to 9d pork. 5d to 9d; veal, 5d to 9d bacon pigs, 3id per lb email pigs. 15s to 17s each. LLANGEFNI, Friday.—[Fresh butter Is 2d per lb eggs 9 to 10 for Is; fat pigs 3!d per lb; small pigs 10s to 138 each fowls 35 to 38 4d per couple ducks 2s to 2s 3d each beef 6d to 8d; mutton 7d; to 9d pork 6d to 8d veal 7d to 9d per lb potatoes 6s to 6s 6d per sack; oats 15s to 16s per quarter. PWLLHCLI, Wednesday.—Butter Is 2^d per lb eggs 12s per 120; beef 5^d to 9d per lb [ pork 7d to 9d mutton 7d to 9d small yigs 10s to 17s each; fat pigs 3 £ d per lb.

BY THE WAY To-morrow's local lighting up time 5.26 p.m. High tide at Carnarvon 8.27 a.m. and 8.48 p.m. A pear tree at Pwllheli is in fuli bloo*. and during the last few days many people have been to see it. A hical cycling enthusiast swears he heard the cuckoo near Griffith's Crossing last Mon- day. Cuckoo » • Particulars of a number of artistic and liter- ary competitions are appearing in "Papur Pawb." Among others is a competition for people who are applying for old age pensions. » When Mr Lioyd-George saw the title of his life, which Newnes (Limited) have recently published—"From Village Green to Downing Street"-he rema-iked "There was not much green about it; we used to piay in the road." An effort is being maSe to'iesuscitate "Seren Gomer," the magazine of the Welsh Baptists. iiu ivev R. G. Roberts. Carnarvon, has bees elected editor, and the first issue of the new series is to appear in January. A Bontnewydd youth was sent to a Carnar- von drug stores for some ipecacuanha wine, and the following scene was enacted: — Youth: Please for three-penn-orth of hip hip, hip- Chemist Hoorav <t There was a pleasant little interruption to the proceedings at Tuesday night's practice of the Carnarvon Choir. In the course of the evening, the Mayor visited the place, and the choristers greeted him with a spontaneous out- DUI,, < "For he's a jolly good fellow." A gentleman -informs us that he addressed a. copy of last week's "Herald" (containing tb$ Holyhead Vicar s remarks on the suffragettes) to Miss Chnstabel Pankhurst at Hoi ioway Gaol He says that Chrissy" is a brave girl, and that she must have some Welsh blood in her veins. # One of the most deplorable facts elicited dur- ing the medical inspection of school children in Carnarvon is that the majority have defec- tive eyesight. What is going to be done to cure it.' it is of little use finding out what is the matter with the children unless parents see to it that something fe; immediately done to remedy the defect. # to Every dog has his day,'but some of them get more days than they deserve. At Buneor on Monday, a little dog ran into the wheel of & motor cycle passing aown High Street. Ban- g^; 6 motor cycle thereupon cannoned with terrific force into a lorry, and was prac- tical iy smashed to pieces. The rider was un- hurt, and the little dog-emerged without A scratch, and calmly trotted off. A hint to preachers.-—Mr. Jowett. of Bir- S'01 a lay Preach*rs- conference in wrath a veteran described his method of ser- mon preparation, and at seems to the Sunday text >afh t0wC>e-a g°0d metbod- I take my tfxt., he said, and divide my sermon into three parts. In the first part 1 tell em what I am going to tell 'em; in the second part- well. 1 tell 'em: in the thIrd part 1 wlleDl Wl1at 1 ve told cm. t Holyhead is a great place for scares. The latest rumour is that a child was found killed near the Cemetery last week. It appears that tomo blood was found on a stile, which dis- covery led to the exercise of the brilliant ima- ginations with which some local people are evi- den jy gifted. It transpired that the blood was that of a sheep. Tne people who said that they heard a child screaming for help on the day before the blood was discovered have ha.d their minds set at rest by this information. e wonder what the next lie will be! « Under the heading of "In Twelve Years" the following letter appeared in Wednesday's "Daily News": < Sir, — On Reading the statement in "The Daiiy News" that the Rev E. Cornwall Jones is about to take Orders, I at once turned to. the Congregational Year liook and found that he was trained at Richmond CoJJege for the We:oleyan Ministry, and that he became a Con- gregational minister in 1896. To pass from VV esiey^anism to Congregationalism and thence tú i^c/jpaliajiisiri in .twelve Years is not a bad record! Isn't this another case of the roiling stone?"—Yours, etc., Th HENRY WELCH, lhe Manse, Y\olverton, Bucks. Mr Cornwall Jones is a native of Holyhead. < A reviewer in the November "Nationalist" blazes out over one remark in the Newnew biography of Mr Lloyd-George, which we no- ticed in our columns some weeks ago. The bio- grapher hints that the Chancellor of the Ex- chequer came of Flemish stock. "Who cares about his legendary landowning ancestors?" demands the angry reviewer; "the real Lloyd- George was born into poverty, with no backing save that of a noble mother and an equally nobIe uncle. The real Lloyd-George is great enough to star" a pedigree of his own. And why does Mr Hugh Edwards tell us that Mrs Lloyd-George, who is one of the excellent of the earth, is a descendant of Owen Glvndwr? This is pure Family Herald snobbery. Mrs Uoyd-George would not be raised a cubit in moral worth or social stature were it proved that she is a descendant of the Angel Gabriel or any olher equally well-known Welshman of pre-Adamite times." » Mr Ellis Davies. M.P.. e^vs the "Western Mail, is qualifying for office and Cabinet rank when Mr Lloyd-Geor ge 'becomes Premier. He studies every Blue Book. and has a voracious appetite for statistics. He has just discovered that a man's expectation of an old-age pension increases eight times over his chance of liv- ing to reach the age of 70. The mortality tabies show that of every 34 nersons who die there ir- only one over 70 years of age. But in the moneyed classes, those 'who leave property to their heirs, one out of every four is over 70. The prospect of enjoying a pension will act as an elixir of life. says Mr Ellis Davies, and those who do not die at any earlier age will live to be 70 But just fancy how the Chancellor of the Exchequer will then fare He has now to provide seven millions a year for those over 70. If their number is to be increased eight times over, as Mr Ellis Davies prophesies, the Treasury must provide £ 56.000.000 a year for old age pensions A correspondent sends us the following ex- tracts of a letter received from Mr W. D- Howells. the distinguished American writer (the author of "Indian Summer." "A Chance Acquaintance." "Fennel and Rue." "The Kentom." "Literary Friends and Acquaint- ances." etc.) :—"Your letter gave mv daughter and me great pleasure, for she IS the author of the little poem on Wales, and we are both very proud of our Welsh derivation. Mv name is one of the ten or twenty Welsh names, and my father was born at Hay. Brecon.ire, in 1807; my ^v:fe and I had a happy week in Aberystwyth in the August of 1904. and we were all at Llandudno later in the se».-on. The year before last our daughter travelled through North Waicr. with a girl friend, and stayed at. Bett-wsycoed and Llangollen. I am just. going to write out my own Welsh experiences for a magazine. In added proof of our Welshness," I may sav that we have cousins Powell (Ap Howell) Edwards. Rhys, Watkins, Thomas, and all the rest of the princijvality." The poem referred to in the letter appeared in the "Carnarvon and Denbigh Herald" some weeks ago. It begins with the following verse: — Oh. little country of my heart, Lying so far beyond the sea, Far from my land of birth apart, And yet so near in thought to me!

l'w+5 there was a surplus of E29 10s 6d; in 1905-6 of E253 lis lOd; 1906-7 of E3 13s 4d; tIilld 1907-8 of JB127 5s 2d. We are quoting from the abstract, and taking no notice of the £100, which we contend should be charged for water for street-watering purposes. 4 The position of the water concern on the 36th of March, 19C8, showed that the liabilities amounted to £ 8,076 15s 3d. So that, really, the Corporation have excess of assets to the amount of £ 21,247 6s 5d, made up as fellow's: i; P. d. Mortgage debt redeemed 18,624 11 6 Renewal fund 1,303 15 11 Revenue surplus 1,606 1 0 Sinking fund balance. 12 17 10 £21,247 6 5 Not only is that the case, but the ratepayers are benefiting to the extent of 6d. in the pound every year in their water rents, as com- pared with what would be the case were the ccncern in the hand's of a private company. Further, the water for watering the streets is obtained for nothing. How many private .water companies would be glad to purchase the Carnarvon concern, which, at a fair market- able value, is worth to-day at least £ 45,000? It is always good finance to maintain the re- newal fund at a somewhat high level, and to obtain a surplus on the revenue account. But,, inasmuch as the Local Government Board can- not see their way to enable the Council to re- lieve the rates directly, there is no reason why they should not do so indirectly. There is a metibjod, and a very effective one, by which such a purpose could be obtained. Let the Finance Committee of the Corporation think the matter over. The Corporation are to be congratulated upon their excellent management •of the concern, and the burgesses should feel proud of being part-owners in a trading con- cern which has made, practically, no call upon their pockets so far as we can make out, but rather supplied them with a commodity at a nominal charge.