The North Wales Times

PRESTATYN. FLINTSHIRE WESLEYAN COUNCIL. A meeting of the above council was held at Prestatyn on Thursday, when there was a fair attendance of delegates. The Rev. Ishmael Evans presided over the inaugural portion of the afternoon meeting, which was opened with devotional exercise by Mr. Peter Hughes, Flint. The Chairman made a few general but appro- priate remarks bearing on Methodism within the area of the council. Afterwards, the coun- cil proceeded to elect a chairman for the ensuing year, when the Rev. Joseph Owen, Holywell, was unanimously appointed. In taking the chair, Mr. Owen briefly addressed the council, and the business was proceeded with. The minutes having been confirmed, a hearty wel- come was extended to the ministers who came into the district of the council after the last conference, viz., the Revs T. Jones Humphreys, Mold T. Tudno Davies, Flint; D. Gwynfryn Jones, Ffynnongroyw; and R. W. Jones, Prestatyn. On the motion of the Rev. W. H. Evans (Rhyl), seconded by Mr. Thomas Williams, a cordial vote of thanks was passed to the Rev. Joseph Owen for his 'council' sermon, preached the previous evening at Prestatyn to a large congregation, which highly appreciated the discourse. 9 The Rev. Ishmael Evans gave a brief sketch of the work of the last congress, and remarks were passed by the Rev. R. Morgan (Chester), Mr. P. Hughes (Flint), and Robert Griffith (Rhuddlan). A resolution was passed commending the Rev. W. H. Evans' new Cojiadur Ysgrythyrol, to the notice of Wesleyans. The Rev.W. H. Evans gave notice of motion for the next meeting to hold one of the council meetings every year as a preaching meeting, to supply a want that is felt in country places, free of expense. An adjournment was made to the adjoining schoolroom, where tea was provided by the local friends. After enjoying the lepast, the Council, on the motion of the Rev. R. Morgan, seconded by Mr. Williams, Connah's Quay, passed a hearty vote of thanks to the ladies who presided at the tables. A public meeting was held in the evening, when addresses were delivered by the Chair- man by the Rev. R. Morgan (Chester) on 'Religious Consistency,' and by Mr. E. Arthur Hughes (Mynydd-coed-y-Flint), on 'Christian Liberality.'

Arthur: I would marry that girl but for one thing.' Chester: Afraid to pop the question ?' Arthur: 'No. Afraid to question the pop.' Reginald: Why shonld a rich woman like you, surrounded by every luxury, want to get married ?' Miss Up-to-date: I'm afraid to go cycling alone..

LIVERPOOL. (FROM OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT.) LIVERPOOL, Thursday. Peace Society.At a Welsh meeting, held at the Everton village Baptist chapel this evening (Thursday), for the express purpose of expounding the principals of the above society, an address was given by the depu- tation of the society for Wales, the Rev. J. Rhydwen Parry, Blaenau Festiniog. The Rev. D. Powell (pastor), presided. Young Wales Society.-I find that the first of the winter evening entertainments, held under the auspices of this society, were held last Saturday evening, in the clubrooms. Mr. J. W. Williams gave a dramatic and miscellaneous recital, his selections includ ing Kipling's 'Alandalay' and two sketches. Miss Annie Williams and Miss Elsie Wil- liams also rendered solos during the even- ing. C..zV. Chapel, David Street.- The annual preaching services of this place of iworship were commenced last Saturday evening, when the Rev. Peter H. Griffiths, Trefecca, and Rev. William Jones (pastor of the church), preached. The said services were also continued throughout Sunday. In the morning, the Revs. O. J. Owen, M.A., Rock Ferry, and W. E. Prytberch, Swansea, offi- ciated. In the afternoon, the Rev. P. H. Griffiths preached. At the evening service, the Revs. P. H. Griffiths and W. E. Pry- therch discoursed to a packed congregation. A Failure, of a Welsh Contractor at Seacornbe. At the offices of the Official Receiver, Victoria street, of this city, a meeting of the creditors of Mr. Owen Hughes, of 60, Littledale Road, Seacombe, has just been held. Mr. Hughes carried on business at 47, Thomas Street, Liverpool, as a joiner, builder, and contractor, under the style of Messrs. Owen Hughes and Son. The liabilities amounted to 91,215 6s. lid., and the assets, after deducting preferential claims, left a deficit of £ 915 2s. 3d. The debtor, I understand, attributed his failure to losses on buildingcontracts. Welsh Temperance Union and the Lord Mayor- alty of Liverpool. At a meeting of the Exe- cutive of the Welsh Nonconformist Temperance Union of this city, held at the Common Hall, Hackins Hey, under the chairmanship of the Rev. David Adams, B.A., the following resolu- tions were unanimously passed :—' That this meeting of the Executive regards with serious concern the demoralising pjwer of the liquor traffic, and emphatically protests against the proposal to appoint anyone directly interested in the drink trade to the honourable and in- fluential position of Lord Mayor of Liverpool.' A letter was also read from the Rev. Griffith Ellis, M.A., regretting his inability to be pre- sent, and expressing an opinion that 'to appoint a brewer to the position of Lord Mayor would bring a disgrace upon the city.'

DOLGELLEY. REV. HUGH HUGHES, CARNARVON. Last Friday evening this well known preacher occupied the pulpit at the Wes- leyan chapel, which was crowded. SUCCESS. Mr. R. R. Williams, son of Mr. John Wil- liams, Tremhyfryd, has just obtained his M A. degree at Glasgow University. Mr. Williams obtained Dr. Williams' scholarship some three years ago at the above Univer- sity, and is preparing for the Calvinistic Methodist ministry. BAPTIST PREACHING MEETINGS. The annual preaching meetings of the Baptist denomination took place on Monday and throughout Tuesday last, the Revs. B. Humphreys, Felinfoel, and W. S. Jones, Carmarthen, being the officiating ministers. SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION. On Wednesday last, a convention was held under the auspices of the Calvinistic Methodist Sunday School Association of this district. Meetings were held in Bethel in the afternoon, and at Salem in the evening, and addresses on appointed subjects were delivered by Mr. W. Pryce Williams, Brith- dir Board School; the Revs. E. Jones Ed- wards, Arthog; John Davies, Bontddu; Evan Roberts, John Williams, B.A., and others. FASHIONABLE MARRIAGE. On Thursday morning, in the presence of a large gathering of friends, at Llanfairfechan, the marriage took place of MissNesta Mary Platt, eldest daughter of Co, on el Piatt,C.B., of Gorddi- nog, Llanfairfechan, to Mr. R. E. Ll. Richards, of Caerynwch, Dolgelley, eldest son of the late Mr. R. Meredith Richards, chairman of the Merionethshire" Quarter Sessions. The cere- mony took place at Christ Church, Llanfair. fechan, the Bishop of Aberdeen and Orkney, uncle of the bridegroom, officiating, assisted by The Revs. F. P. Watkin Davies, Llanfachraeth, Dolgelley T. Lloyd Kyffin, Llanfaes, Anglesea; and E. J. Owen, curate of Llanfairfechan. The service was fully choral, Mr. Llewelyn Jones presiding at the organ. The church was beautifully decorated. The decorations in the village included seveial triumphal arches, bearing mottoes in Welsh and English convey- ing good wishes to the bride and bridegroom. Amongst the, invited guests, in addition to many members of both families, were the Bishop of Bangor, Lord and Lady Penrhyn, Colonel the Hon. W. E. Sackville West and Mrs. West, the Dean of Bangor and Mrs. and Misses Lewis, Sir Richard and Lady Williams, Bulkeley, Sit Horatio and Lady Lloyd, Mr. and Mrs. Assheton-Smith, Sir Hugh and Lady Ellis Nanney, Sir Charles and Lady Isham, the Dowager Lady Augusta Mostyn, Major the Hon. R. Lloyd Mostyn and Mrs. Mostyn, Colonel and Mrs. Gough, Colonel and Mrs. Lloyd Evans, Major and Mrs. Jones-Williams, Captain Owen (Bruntwood), Captain A. H. Pryce, Colonel W. Buckley, Captain E. F. C. Evanson, Captain M'Cartney Filgate, Captain S. Reynolds, the Rev. Principal and Mrs. Fair- child, Colonel and Mrs. Marshall, the Rev. W. Edwards (Bangor), Colonel Hampten Lewis, Colonel and the Misses Price, Lady and Miss Strachey, the Hon. Fred. Wynne, Major and Miss Turner, Captain and Mrs. Cooper, Colonel and Mrs. Bradish, Colonel and Mrs. W. H. Sykes, Captain and Mrs. Greenway, Captain and Mrs. Harold Sykes, Captarl, Mrs., and the Misses Lempriere, &c. The bride, who was given away by her father, woie a dress of white satin, with bodice em- broidered with pearls and trimmed with Brus- sels lace and orange blossoms; her court train was trimmed with satin and pearl embroidery, and her Brussels lace veil was caught up (with orange blossom. She wore a fine diamond star, the gift ot the bridegroom, and carried a hand- some bouquet of white exotics. The brides- maids were Miss Gladys Platt (sister of the bride) Miss Richards (sister of the bridegroom), Miss M. Sykes (cousin of the bride), and Miss Lempriere. They were attired in costumes of white satin, with tucked bodices and blue vests, trimmed with lace and sable fur. They carried bouquets of chrysanthemums, and wore gold bangles with heart lockets, the gifts of the bridegroom. Miss Kathleen Dixon and Miss EvelynBur, cousins of the bride, were the maids of honour. Master Maurice D. Platt, also cousin of the bride, was page. The best man was Mr. Munro-Edwards, of Dolseraw Hall, Dolgelley, cousin of the bridegroom. After the marriage ceremony the bridal party drove to Gorddinog, where a reception was held by Colonel and Mrs. Platt. Mr. and Mrs. Richards left by the afternoon express for Devonshire, where the honeymoon will be spent. la the evening the village was illumi- nated, and a large bonfire blazed on Gorddinog Heights.

COLWYN BAY. PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS AT COLWYN BAY. LOCAL GOVERNMENT BOARD INQUIRY. Last Tuesday, Mr. R. H. Bicknel held an in- quiry into an application by the Urban Dis. trict Council of Colwyn Bay and Colwyn, for power to borrow the following loans, viz., sew- age works C4,936, promenade works E4,000, and water supply, 9-500. The Council's Surveyor (Mr. W. Jones) ex- plained the proposals of the Council, most of the members of which were in attendance, and the inspector went thoroughly into the details of the schemes, after having previously visited the places concerned. The Rev. M. F. Wynne, Baptist minister, Colwyn, appeared to oppose the sewerage pro- posals of the Council, on behalf of the rate- payers at Old Colwyn. The Inspector called attention to the fact that the present scheme would involve the ex- istence of manholes in the beautiful esplanade, which he considered would be a pity. The Surveyor admitted that, but expressed the opinion that no other scheme would be reasonably feasible. Mr. R. Evans, chairman of the Sanitary Committee, advocated a plan submitted some time ago by a Mr. Pritchard, by which he claimed that. the objection pointed out by the inspector would be avoided, and besides doing away with two of the outfalls proposed by the present scheme (which he contended would spoil the bay), would carry the sewage out to sea beyond the pier. The Surveyor, in reply to Mr. Evans's ob- jection, assured the inspector that to give effect to it would involve the relaying of the whole sewerage system of the district, at an enormous expense. The Inspector said he quite believed that. Mr. Wynne at this stage read a petition from nearly a hundred ratepayers in Old Colwyn, protesting against the proposals of the Council, on the ground that they would result in an in- creased influx of sewage into the Old Colwyn district. Mr. T. Lewis, of Bangor, a landed proprietor in the district, supported the application on the ground that for many years he had quite failed to sell his land, which, though contain- ing the most eligible building sites in the dis- trict, could not be connected with any system of drainage. Mr. Farrington, the borough surveyor of Conway, at the request of the inspector, gave his views on the scheme, and atter stating that Mr. Pritchard's scheme was excellent within the limits dealt with, said that the Council's proposals, as far as he could judge, formed the only feasible and practical scheme. Mr. R. Evans still held the idea that the end aimed at could be secured at a smaller cost than that proposed. There were only about 50 houses in the area referred to, and he consi- dered it premature to spend 94,000 on draining those, the rest of the property being now, and likely for years to be, quite undeveloped. Mr. W. Davies expressed the opinion that it would be better to deal with the whole district at once. Mr. Woodhall, of Colwyn, supported the pe tition. The Inspector then made a statement of his view of the position of the advocates and oppo- nents of the scheme, and asked if his ideas were correct. These having been endorsed, he proceeded to deal with the other items in the application.

IREMARABLE ADVENTURES OF A WELSH TRADESMAN. At the Aberystwyth Bankruptcy Court on Friday, before Mr. Joseph Davies, Registrar, Evan Hughes, Penbryn Terrace, Rhiw, Blaenau Festiniog, quarryman, formerly en- gaged in the butchering trade at Towyn, ap- peared for his public examination in bank- ruptcy. The liabilities expected to rank for dividend were put down at 9491 16s. 2d., and the assets were set down at R100 Is. 7d., leaving a deficiency of R301 14s. 7d. The Official Receiver was represented by Mr. J. Williams, of Carmarthen. The bankrupt's alleged causes of failure were the loss of the sum of £85 in gold from a purse from his pocket whilst travelling by train between Dolgelley and Corwen at the end of April, 1897, and inability to make any profit at his business as a butcher during the past 14 months. The bankrupt stated that about the end of April he left Towyn for the purpose of buying sheep, having in his possession R73 in gold in a bag, and X12 in gold in a purse. On his way he called at Dolgelley, and when leaving that plate by the evening train, he had the money safe in his pocket. After- wards he fell asleep, and when be awoke he discovered that someone had stolen the bag containing the X73. He did not inform the railway officials or the police of his loss, but instead he went to Liverpool, and taking a berth, presently found himself in New York. Why he did this he had not the remotest idea. Upon arriving in New York he wrote home informing his wife of his whereabouts and telling her of his loss, In New York he lived on shilling meals, and paid one shil- ling each evening for his bed. He came home by the next boat, having been away about three weeks. A sale of bis goods took place, by which he lost X20. Mr. Williams: You adhere to that state ment, and still say that you lost the money ? Yes. The Registrars Do you mean to say that you did not make up your mind to go to America when you left Towyn ? It never occurred to me. I fully intended to return with £85 worth of sheep. Mr. Williams: Did you instruct the auctioneers to sell ? No. Mr. Williams said that the Official Re- ceiver considered the case a most unsatis- factory one. The Registrar: It is the most unsatisfac- tory case iwhich came over before this court. Mr. Williams: I ask that that the case be adjourned sine die, in order to mark the Court's sense of the unsatisfactory state of affairs. The Registrar: I will make that order. The bankrupt wished to amend his state- ments by fixing his earnings for the summer at £ ¡ i per A- e,-k, and in winter at R6. xue Registrar: That makes it more un- I satislact.ry.

The product of a poultry farm averages seven shillings per hen per annum. She: 'I hear you gave yourself away last night.' He: I No. I tried to, but the girl wouldn't have me.' She: I Hereafter, dear, I intend to do the cooking myself.' He: Is that the reason you insisted upon my having my life insured ?' C Help a poor man along, mister nice cigars, only twopence.' C What! Do you think I look like a man who would smoke a twopenny cigar ? Well, I haye some for a penny, sir.'

PETTY SESSIONS. Tuesday last, before Messrs. J. Vaughan (presiding), O. Slaney Wynne, J. Leigh Tay- lor, Dr. J. E. Jones, Francis Evans, R. Wynne Williams, and J. Meyrick Jones. ALLEGED LICENSING OFFENCE. Mr. W. R. Richards, licensee of the Angel Hotel, was summoned for permitting drunk enness on his licensed premises on the 18th September. Mr. R. Guthrie Jones appeared for the police,and Mr. Arthur Hughes, Aberystwyth, defended. P.C. Owen said he remembered passing the Angel Hotel on the evening of the 18th September. He heard a noise, and listened. Heard cursing and swearing, and went in. Saw one Robert Lewis, mason, and Hugh Roberts, in the passage. Lewis, who was very drunk, went out through the back door as he (the constable) got so far as the bar. He called defendant's attention to this mat- ter. He was certain of Lewis being drunk, and he was cursing and swearing as he en- tered. Cross- examined.-Roberts was sober. Did not see any glass before Lewis. He went out as soon as he (the constable) got in. Did not ask defendant whether he had served Lewis. Have seen Roberts about since, but I had not himself spoken to him about the case. P.C. Evans proved seeing Robert Lewis in Eldon Square, about 10.80 p.m. that night, and he was then drunk. Hugh Roberts, mason, said he remem- bered the evening of the 18th September. He was at the Angel Hotel, and present when P.C. Owen came in. He saw Lewis that night getting a glass of beer from Mr. Richards. Mr. Richards bad since been speaking to him. Richards had asked him if he heard the police asking something. He told me also to be careful not to put my foot in it,' and told me to say that I did not remember seeing him giving any beer. He had spoken to him twice on the matter. Cross-examined.—He had also since been speaking to Superintendent Jones. He was a witness in another case to come on that day. He did get drunk himself there on the night in question. He had never been turned out of this house, nor had he been asked to leave the premises. This closed the case for the prosecution. For the defence, Mr. W. R. Richards, ex- amined by Mr. Hughes, said he remembered Robert Lewis being in his house on the night in question. Hugh Roberts came in first, and Lewis just followed. Lewis did not ask for a drink, and was not served at all. He had himself turned Roberts out of his house on two occasions. He positively denied having spoken to Roberts at all about the case, and there was not a word of truth in what he had said in his evidence. Roberts was the one who was making noise. Had been 7 years in the trade. He had submit- ted testimonials when applying for the license, which were considered most satis- factory. He was not dismissed from any police force. Robert Lewis, mason, said he was fined at the last court for being drunk on these pre- mises. He then disputed the charge. He did not get any drink that night in the Angel. Roberts' evidence about him getting a glass of beer was not right. He went to the Angel about the time stated to look out for a person from Corris. He only stayed few minutes. >> The bench retired; and on their return, Mr. Vaughan said they were unanimous that the case against defendant was not strong to convict, and they therefore dismissed the summons. ALLEGED ILLEGAL PRACTICES AT AN HOTEL. POLICE PROSECUTIONS. The magistrates were next engaged for several hours in hearing summonses prefer- red against Mr. W. R, Richards, the same de- fendant as in the last case, for breacnes of the Tippling and Pawnbroker's Acts. Mr. R. Guthrie Jones again appeared for the police, and Mr. Arthur Hughes represen- ted the defendant. Major Best (chief con- stable), was also present. The first summons dealt with was an alleged breach of the Tippling Act. Richard Williams, labourer, residing in Well Street, said he remembered going to the Angel Hotel on the 29th September. He saw Mrs. Richards at the bar, and asked her if she would lend him a shilling on his watch. She did so; and on other subse- quent dates he had intoxicated liquors on the strength of the watch. When he after- wards asked for the return of his watch, Mrs. Richards told him that when he would bring the money owing he could get his watch back again. Cross-examined severely by Mr. Hughes, he said that no one was present when he handed over the watch. It was on October 9th that he reported the matter to the police. He denied being turned »out of the house, but admitted being asked to leave. It was after becoming unfriendly with Mr. Richards that he reported the case to Supt. Jones. For the defence, Hugh Parry was called to prove that Williams offered him a watch on sale on the following Sunday. Mr. Arthur Hughes, addressing the bench at length, pleaded that the prosecution had entirely failed to make out a case. There was no debt due when this alleged transac- tion occurred. Mrs. Richards had bought a watch from Williams at the Railway Station —being pressed to do and she had paid 10s. for it. Mr. Slaney Wynne, in announcing the de- cision of the bench, said they felt the case rather suspicious, but they had decided not to convict. They wished it to become known that if a similar case was again brought be- fore them, and proved, it would be seriously dealt with. The summons would be dismis- sed. The same defendant was next proceeded against for a BREACH OF THE PAWNBROKER'S ACT. At the outset, a lengthy legal argument occurred between the two solicitors engaged, but ultimately the case was proceeded with. Richard Williams, the same witness as in the last (case, said he remembered visiting the Angel Hotel on the 20th September. He saw Mr. Richards, and asked if he would 1 lend him three shillings on his watch. He obtained the money, and deposited the watch with him. Later on, on the same day, having found money, he had the watch back. He remembered also going to the Angel on the 16th September with one Hugh Roberts. Roberts asked him to have something on his watch. He went to see for Mr. Richards, and asked him if he would give 2s. or 3s. to Hugh Roberts on his watch. He had the money, and took them to Roberts. Cross-examined.-No one saw the tran- saction between him and Mr. Richards. He reported this case to the police on the 16th inst. He did not report this at the same time as he did. 'the last case, although he then knew all about it. Hugh Roberts said he remembered bein? in the Angel on the 16th September lasc. He handed his watch to Richard Williams. Williams subsequently brought him three t shillings. On the Saturday following, he went to the Angel, and saw Mr. Richards. went to the Angel, and saw Mr. Richards. He asked Mr. Richards whether he had seen Williams, and if he had said something about him. Richards retorted, About the watch.' 'Yes,' I said. He replied,' I am going to give it to you.' He had the watch, and paid Richards three shillings and six- pence. There were other persons in the room when Williams handed him the money on the 16th. For the defence, the two persons referred to as being present in the room by the last witness were called. Both denied having heard any conversation about the watch, and had not seen Roberts getting any money from Williams. Mr. Arthur Hughes having replied on the case, the bench retired and on their re- turn, Mr. Slaney Wynne said that they had carefully considered the case. The majority had found that there ought to be a convic- tion. Defendant would be fined 10s. and costs. They, however, desired to express their opinion that the police were quite right in bringing these cases forward.

BARNSLEY ELECTION. SPLENDID LIBERAL VICTORY. TREMENDOUS TORY ROUT. The election of a member for the Barnsley division of Yorkshire in the room of Lord Compton, took place on Thursday, and the re- sult was made known to-day (Friday) at noon, the figures being as follows :— Walton (L) 6,744 Blyth (C) 3,4ot Curran (labour) 1,091 This gives to Mr. Walton a majority of 3,290 over Mr. Blyth, a majority of 5,653 over Mr. Curran, and a majority of 2,199 over both, the Tory and the Independant Labour candidates together. The majority of Lord Compton (L.), in 1895, was 2,167.

ADVENTURE OF A LIVERPOOL BOY IN NORTH WALES. On Wednesday afternoon the police officer stationed at Llanrhaiadr, near Ruthin, had his attention called to a man and a boy who were going from farm to farm, apparently begging, and he followed them. He came up with the pair when they were in the vicinity of Llan- J ynys Rectory. The man was sitting at the road side, and the officer found that Mr. M. Davies, of the Rectory, was detaining the boy, whom he had found in suspicious circumstan- ces in the rick yard belonging to the rectory. The lad was given in charge for vagrancy, and was brought to Ruthin and handed into the custody of Sprceant Wollam. He then gave his name as James Breen, and said that he was a native of Liverpool. A week or so before he was standing near the Sailor's Home, Liver- pool, when the man. with whom he had been in company, came up to him, and said he could find him work. The lad, who is turned sixteen, went with the man, who took trm over the river, and by night they got to Bromborough. Here the guide said they had better stay tor the night, and they slept under the lee of a haystack. The lad found out that his com- panion had misled him when he said he could get him work, but he could not get away from him, as, if he showed any sign of desertion, the fellow would thrash him. The man got the boy to beg for him, and also to steal clothes, &c. In this way they got into Wales, when the suspicious action of the lad got him into the hands of the police. The story was believed, and the police made arrangements for the arrest of the vagrant who had thus got him into trouble on the charge of procuring a child to beg and steal, under the Vagrancy Acts but it was found that the boy was a few months too old to enable that charge to be preferred. The toy, who is thin and delicate- looking and short for his age, was taken to the workhouse; and when the story of the lad was explained to a few of the residents of Ruthin by the police-sergeant, a small fund was quickly subscribed for his railway fare, and he was yesterday sent back to Liverpool.

'IiI-'¡¡ CARDIFF TEACHERS GUILD. The opening meeting of the 1897—8 session of the Cardiff and District Teachers' Guild was held at the Intermediate School, Cardiff, on Monday night. The President (Mr. J. A. Jenkins, registrar of the University College of South Wales and Monmouth), delivered an address on 'Sir Hugh Owen.' After referring to the early life of Sir Hugh Owen both at home and in London, he went on to show that in the year 1843, when Sir Hugh Owen first publicly began to interest himself in the educational welfare of the t Welsh people, Wales was in matters educa- j tional in almost as sad a state as any civilised nation could possibly be. More than half of the children of Wales were not in any school, many of the parents objected to such schools as existed, which were in a sad state from lack of buildings and sufficient teachers, because they were Church schools. There were only two British schools throughout the whole of n North Wales, and only a few in South Wales. i< In that year, Sir Hugh Owen published the „ famous Letter to the Welsh people,' in which he laid before the people a detailed scheme for fj the establishment of British schools, which H would not be identified with any particular reli- if gious denominations In consequence of the | publication of this letter a great educational movement was started in Wales. Two agent ><> were appointed by the British and Foreign School Society, the first of them being the Rev. Thomas Phillips, of Bangor. It was no exag- geration to say that it was Sir Hugh Owen ,1 who provided Wales with British Schools. In the year 1870, there were 271 British Schools, with an average attendance of over 30,000 children. The speaker then referred to the second great work in Sir Hugh Owen's life, which was the lounding of the University Col- lege of Wales, Aberystwyth The movement met with great difficulties. Sir Hugh Owen, who bad been for years the chief permanent j, official of the Local Government Board, retired from his official position in order to devote all his time and attention to the work of the Col- lege at Aberystwyth, The result of his efforts was, that the money required was raised free of expense, excepting a trifling amount for print- ing and postages. He next proceeded to raise a sustentation fund,and succeeded in persuading a large number of Nonconformist Churches to observe a 4 University Sunday,' on which col- lections should be made on behalf of the col- lege. Ha also visited all the towns and the larger villages of Wales, and formed in them committees for a house-to-house canvass for funds. In 1877, he relieved himself of a great part of his responsibility, but until hIS death he laboured in season and out of season for the prosperity of higher education, and more es- pecially of the College of Aberystwyth. In 1854 and tor several years afterwards he de. voted his attention to the founding of training colleges for teachers for elementary schools. His efforts resulted in the establishment of the training colleges still in existence in Bangor and Swansea. In 1879, at a meeting of ladies and gentlemen interested in public elementary education, held at Rhianva, in North Wales, he '> submitted a proposal for connecting elemen- '? tary schools with schools of a higher grade by means of scholarships. This effort resulted in the foundation of the North Wales Scholarship Association, which for many years did excel- lent work in helping clever boys and girls to go forward with their education beyond the limits of the elementary schools. The speaker then referred to other efforts of Sir Hugh OweU| instancing the founding of a Deaf Mutes" School for Wales, now located at Swansea. He was the leading supporter of many chari- table institutions in London, especially of those which closely concerned his fellow- countrymen. Assisted chiefly by Goliebydd,' M he took a leading part in reviving the Cym- mrodorion Society. He joined also with the late Archdeacon Griffiths and with the late Robert Jones, vicar of Rotherhithe, in bringing to pass many much-needed reforms in the Eisteadvod. He also prepared a careful scheme for the formation of a society for the manage- ment of the Eisteddvod, which is now known 'i as the National Eisteddvod Association. He died in Mentone, and was burried in Abney „} Park, London, on the 26th of November, 1881, his age being 77.

Evans, E. Mills, Roger Pryce, Dr. G, W. Roberts, Robert Owen, Boaz Jones, and J; Howel Gee. Mr. Roger Pryce, proposed by Mr. John Jones, Middle Lane, seconded by Mr. D. T. Jones, Ysgubor Wen. Assentors: Messrs. Isaac Jones, T. Morris Jones (Grove Ter- race), John Roberts (Lenton Pool), John Williams (Park Street), Owen Evans (Hen- llan Street), Edward Pritchard, Wm. Thomas (Golden Lion), and John Morris (Melling's 'Lane). Also proposed by Mr. W. Williams, Graig, seconded by Mr. Hugh Willioms (Chapel Place). Assentors: Messrs. John Edgar, jun., L. W. Sayle, Edward Williams (Post Office Lane), Robert Evans (Henllan), Robert Williams (Panton Hall), J. Harna- man, John Jones (Love Lane), and R. E. Wynne (Henllan Street). Also proposed by Mr. Thoa. Jones (Char- nell's Well), seconded by Mr. Peter Hughes (Love Lane). Assentors Messrs. E. Andrew Williams, T. Davies (Post Office Lane), C. M. Humphreys, D Lloyd Griffith, Morris Williams (Love Lane), Hugh Simon, and Robert Williams (Castle Hill). Also proposed by Mr. Richard Jones, Brook- house, seconded by Mr. W. O. Jones, Rose Cottages. Assentors: Messrs. Lewis Ro- berts, Richard Williams (Skinner's Well), Peter Roberts (Post Office Lane), J. Edgar, sen., Hugh Wright, R. George Williams (Eagles Inn), J. J. Capper, and T. H. Hughes (Vale Street). Mr. John Simon Roberts, proposed by Mr. David Jones, Gwynfa, seconded by Mr. John JonesJ High Street Assentors: Messrs. J. Williams (Swine Market), John Davies (painter), Abel Roberts (Park Street), John Edgar, jun,, David Hughes (High Street), Morgan Davies (Cross Keys), Mrs. Jones (Harp Inn), and John Edgar, sen. We understand that three other nomina tion papers were handed in on behalf of Mr. J. S. Roberts, but after the specified time, and they were therefore declared by the Returning Officer to be invalid. They were as follows Proposed by Mr. T. Gold Edwards, secon- ded by Mr. R. C. B. Clough. Assentors: Messrs. T. A. Wynne Edwards, George Mar- dale, C. M. Humphreys, Edward Jones, R. H.Lloyd, Robert Hughes, ,C. Ll. Ellis, and; John Roberts. Also proposed by Mr. T. W. Salusbury, seconded by Mr. David Lloyd. Assentors: 'Messrs. Hugh Dew, J. M. Roberts, Aneurin O. Evans, John Roberts, Thomas Hughes, 'L. W. Sayle, Thomas Davies, and Evan Evans. Also proposed by the Rev. Humphrey Humphreys, seconded by Mr. R. Griffiths, Henllan. Assentors: Mrs. Jane Jones(Graig) Messrs.Wiiliam Williams, Richard William!?, Henllan James Price, Emma Roberts, Margaret Parry, John Evans, and Henry Ward. Mr. R. H. Roberts, Foxhall, proposed by Mr. Thomas Gee, seconded by Mr. Griffith -Jones, Eglwyswen. Assentors: Messrs. Rice Williams, T. Anwyl, T. Parry (Green), David Lloyd (Grove Terrace), Robert Vaughan, David Jones (Gwynfa), Richard Jones (Brookhouse), and the Rev. Robert Griffiths. Also proposed by Mr. T. W. Bowdage, seconded by Mr. J. Humphrey Jones. Assen- tors: Messrs. J. Jones (Vale Street), T. O. Jones, T. Roberts (High Street), David Wil- liams (auctioneer), Mrs. Jones (Graig), John Evans (butcher), John Parry (Chapel Place), and George Williams (Graig). Also proposed by Mr. W. D. W. Griffith, seconded by Mr. John Lloyd, Lodge Farm. Assentors: Messrs. William Jones, S. Lunt Griffiths, Samuel Jones, J. Foulkes Roberts, Henry Parry, Richard Roberts, William Davies, and William Williams (Cae Drain), all of Henllan. On Tuesday, the agents of the various candidates, Messrs. Gwilym Parry, W. Price, B. Bryan, and John Jones, attended before the Mayor at the Council Chamber, to de- cide upon any objections to any of the no- minations, but there were none. The elec- tion will takeiplace next Monday.