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BALA. PASTORAL. We are glad to understand that Mr. Edward Parry, Prestatyn, has accepted an unanimous call to the pastorate of the Cefn Canol, Rhiw- las, and Llansilin Churches, Oswestry, and that Mr. E. G. Jones, Glynceiriog, has been in- vited, andlis likely to accept, the invitation of Cwmtirmynach and Pantglas Churches to be- come the pastor. Both are students of Bala Theological College. We are glad also to understand that Mr. W. J. Roberts (Glasgoed), last year aBtudentatthe College, has also accepted a call to Warrington. SAD FATALITY. On Sunday last, the sad event was made known, that Mary Elizabeth Edwards, a little daughter of Mr. John Edwards, butcher, six years of age, had died that day from the effects, it was supposed, of a fall oust-Ained on Saturday from a hay loft, at the back of her father's house. The details appear in the report of the inquest. THE INQUEST. On Monday last. at the County Hall, Bala, before Mr. W. R. Davies, Coroner for the County, and the following jury Messrs. Evan Davies, O. W. Roberts, O. H. Hughes, John Philips, E. J. Theodore, J. W. Roberts, Daniel Roberts, Moses froberts, R. Ingham, Robert Evans, W. E. Roberts, T. R. Dakin, and In- spector Morgans, an inquest was held into the the circumstances touching the death of the said Mary Elizabeth Edwards. After the jury had viewed the body, and locale of the fall, the following evidence was taken. William Edwards said, I am a brother of the deceased, and am 10 years of age. I was play- ing with her in the hay loft on Saturday. She was sitting in the window. There was no one sitting with her. She fell down into father's yard. No one pushed her and there was no one near enough to do so. She was very playful and in good health. By Inspector Morgan: I and another little boy were chaff cutting in the loft at the time. Richard Howell White Jones, L.R.C S., L.R.C.P., said I knew the deceased child. She was Mary Elizabeth Edwards, and her body was that viewed by the jury. She was six years of age and was the daughter oi John Edwards, butcher, Tegid Street, Bala. I was called to see her on Saturday evening, about 5 o'clock. I found no external injuries, nor broken bones. I found the child was suffering from shock. She was conscious. I went to see the window from which she had fallen. She had fallen from a height of about 8 feet on to the yard. There were some ashes underneath where she fell. I saw her twice again on Saturday evening, 1 saw her afterwards on Sunday morning. She died on Sunday atter- noon at her father's house. I attribute her death to collapse from internal injuries and shock received from the fall. The jury returned a verdict in accordance with the medical testimony, and on the motion of the foreman seconded by Mr. Robert Evans, a vote of condolence was unanimously passed with the grief stricken family.
. PENLLYN RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL.
PENLLYN RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL. Satut.-Present: Mr. L. J. Davies (Chairman;, Mr. R. Thomas (Vice-chairman), Mrs. Price, Messrs. William Richards, Robert Jones, J. Ll. Jones, John Roberts, E. M. Ro- berts, Evan Jones, R. Hughes, and T. R. Dakin (Assistant Clerk). RHYD-Y-DEFAID BRIDGE. The Committee's report on this matter was read, and it was resolved that Mr. Evan Jones be asked to prepare an estimate of the cost, so that the Council may consult the other Councils on the matter. LLANUWCHLLYN CEMETERY. Draft byelaws for the above purpose were submitted, and it was resolved that a commit- tee, consisting of the Chairman and Messrs. E. Jones, R. Jones, J. Roberts, and W. Richards, be appointed to take them into consideration. LLANDDERFEL WATER SUPPLY. ] Mr. R. Thomas reported that he had received 1 replies from several of the property owners, j but he would like the matter deferred for a month in order to complete. t) The Council agreed to Mr. Thomas' sugges tiou. LOCOMOTIVES ACT, 1898. In response to a letter from the County Sur- veyor, enclosing resolution from a Sub commit- tee of the County Council asking the various Urban and Rural Councils to assist them in pre- paring a list of all bridges that are unsuitable for the passage of steam locomotives, and also all main roads and highways in the county that are not fit owing to width, &c., for the passage along them of steam locomotives, the Council decided to instruct the Surveyor to give the County Council any assistance in his power. SANITARY REPORTS. The Medical Officer reported that three cases of scarlet fever had been notified. One case proved fatal, owing to complications arising after the fever; the other cases were mild, and it was quite likely that the district had got rid of the fever. The Inspector's report was to similar effect. THE HIGHWAYS. The Surveyor reported that the weather dur- ing the last weeks was very trying to the roads. The following roads bad been, or were now being repaired Waun.Pentretai'nycwm, Coed- y-bedo, Bethel, Dolgadfa, and Penantlliw. VARIOUS. Mr. W. Richards said he was very glad to see the Chairman and Mrs. Price among them once more after their illness. He proposed a vote of sympathy with Mrs. Morris and the Clerk who were unable to attend owing to illness, Mr. R. Jones seconded, and the resolution was carried unanimously.
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Miss Amelia Kussner, the famous American artist, went to Kimberley prior to the siege to paint Mr. Rhodes' portrait. —o— It is earnestly to be hoped that the concen- tration of the attention of the public on the war in South Africa will not make the nation indifferent to the sufferings of its starving fellow subjects in India. Already there are something like three million natives on relief works, and the numbers we are told are certain to increase. The famine threatens to be the worst known since we made ourselves respon- sible for the Government of India, but no men- tion has yet been heard of any proposal of a national fund for the relief of many millions affected. Now is, perhaps, not the time to inquire how it happens that a misfortune which, we are told, could never recur in any- thing like the sa-ae degree as formerly, has recurred so soon, with even greater intensity. The duty of the hour is to feed those that are starving", and adequately, and then provide them with seed, ready for, nextz season's sowing.
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-r COMMERCIAL TRAVELLER'S DIVORCE PETITION. In the Divorce Division ot the High Court of Justice, on Thursday, before the president (Sir Francis Jeune) and a common jury, the case of Davies v. Davies and Adderley came on for trial. This was a suit of Mr. Frank Porter Davies, a commercial traveller, of Liverpool, for a dissolution of his marriage with the res- pondent, Ada Mary Davies, against whom he alleged adultery with the co respondent, Mr. Felix Adderley, who had recently been living at Dyserth. Answers were filed denying adul- tery, and the respondent alleged cruelty against her husband, to which he pleaded a denial. Mr. Barnard appeared for the petitioner, and Mr. Pridham Wippell for the respondent. Mr. Barnard, in opening the case, stated that the parties were married on the 9th February, 1884. Petitioner was a clerk at the time, and he afterwards became a commercial traveller. He and his wife lived in Liverpool, and had had two children. Two or three years after the marriage the wife gave way to drink. She contracted debts, which the petitioner did not authorise, down to the time of the separation in 1893. With regard to co-respondent, in 1887, he and his wife went to lodge at petitioner's house at Union Terrace, Egremont, and stayed three months. After they left, Mr. Adderley lost his wife, and he returned to lodge at the house. In 1893, the wife's father made a com- munication to petitioner in reference to co- respondent's conduct towards the respondent, and he got rid of the co respondent. The wife's intemperance got worse and worse, and on the 21st July, 1893, a deed of separation was execu- ted. The husband left his wife in the house with part of the furniture and made her an allowance. They were then living at Rock Ferry, and the wife afterwards removed to Lilly Street. From August 17th, 1893, to March, 1899, the husband lost sight of his wife. It was ascertained that the co-respondent also disap- peared about the same time. Some time after- wards, some American toys came from the wife for the children, but no address was given. In March, 1899, petitioner was walking along the street in Rhyl, when he met the respondentand co-respondent together. He made inquiries, and found that the two had been living at Glen Cottage, Dyserth, near Rhyl. There they were addressed as Mr. and Mrs. Adderley, and they both performed at a concert in that name, their names being announced on the bills. The petitioner gave evidence substantially to the same effect as his counsel's statement. He said that his wife's father first informed him that the respondent and co-respondent were too familiar. They denied there had been anything wrong, but he asked the co-respondent to leave the next day. When he met his wife and co- respondent in Rhyl in 1899, the wife went away. He spoke to the co respondent, and said, I This is where I find you?' The co respondent said Yes; what do you want?' He then asked the co respondent where he was living and what he was doing in the streets with his wife, and he replied that she was living with him, and was better off than she had ever been in her life before. Petitioner denied that he had been guilty of cruelty to his wife. Once, under cir- cumstances of provocation, he had struck her across the back with a fishing rod. Cross-examined He did not say nasty things to his wife, and he denied that he had tried to strangle her. When he left his wife at Rock- ville Street, Rock Ferry, he did not denude the house of furniture. Ann Evans, wife of a stone mason of Dyserth said that in October, 1898, repondent and co- respondent went to live at Glen Cottage, and they were known as Mr. and Mrs. Adderley. Mr. Adderley kept a boot shop. Mr. J. Schofield, quarry manager, Dyserth, said that respondent and co respondent were announced to appear at a concert as Mr. and Mrs. Adderley. Mr. Adderley gave a recitation- Mrs. Adderley sang two songs, and accom- panied singers on the piano. P.C. John Chenesaid that the respondent was called Mrs. AdderJey. Once when he addressed her as Mrs. Adderley, co-respondent said she was not Mrs. Adderley, but Mrs. Jones, and that she was his housekeeper. Other evidence was given to negative the allegation of cruelty. The respondent was then called. She said she bad not drunk to excess. Her husband had used bad language to her, and had struck her about the body and the head and face. Once he told her to prepare to die, as he was going to choke her. He put bis band round her throat, and pushed her against the wall. Her husband sold up the furniture when he left her. She dfd not know what to do. She saw Mr. Adderley who told her he was going to America to open a boot store, and he offered her a position as assistant. She accompanied him to New York, and acted as shop assistant. They booked the passage in the name of Mr. and Mrs. Adderley, because a smgle woman was not allowed to land in New York unless she possessed 40 dollars. She did not then or at any time commit adultery with Mr. Adderley. They came to Dyserth because Mr. Adderley had ill-health. In reply to the judge, witness said she did not call h rself Mrs. Adderley at Dyserth. She admitted, however, she had signed her name as Mrs. Adderley in a letter produced. The co-respondent was next called. He said that after her separation, the respondent came to him, and said that her husband had abused her and taken the children away, and left her in an empty house without food or money. She said she did not know what she would do, and she thought there was nothing for her to do but commit suicide, as her husband had turned all her friends against her. He offered her the situation as assistant. They occupied sepa rate bedrooms. There was no truth in the allegation of adultery. It would be very foolish,' added vvitn ess, I to take a woman to New York for immoral purposes, because it would be like taking coals to Newcastle (laughter).' Cross-examined He did not think he was compromising the respondent by passing her oft as Mrs Adderley. When they returned to England, they occupied the same cabin, but had two berths. He was ill, and had respondent with him to attend to him. The jury found that the respondent and co- respondent had committed adultery, and tha,t the petitioner was not guilty of cruelty. His Lordship granted the petitioner a decree nisi for the dissolut on of the marriage, with costs.
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Phenosulphqnic acid, from which melinite and lyddite are made, is one of the products of gas. tar. In the Crimean War the British fired 15,000,000 shots and killed 21,000 Russians* ob one to every 700 shots.
THE LATE CAPTAIN ROWLEY CONWY.
THE LATE CAPTAIN ROWLEY CONWY. THE FUNERAL. A large number of the principal families in North Wales have been placed in mourn- ing by the death of Captain Rowley Conwy, of Bodrhyddan. Captain Conwy Grenville Hercules Rowiey Conwy was the eldest son of the late Hon. Richard Thomas Rowley, who was the second son of Lord Langford, by his marriage with Charlotte, sister to the Mr. William Shipley Conwy, Bodrbyddan The deceased gentleman was born in 1841, and was therefore 58 years of age. Upon the death of his uncle, in 1871, he succeeded to the family estates, which include the Bodrhyddan estate (which contains to some 10,000 acres), the Brynyorkin estate, estates at Limerick and West Meath, in Ireland, and a considerable property in the West Indies. Deceased was also Lord of the Manors of Rhyl and Rhuddlan, and in the latter capacity he was the owner of Rhudd- lan Castle, that stately and ivy-clad pile, which is so prominent a feature in the scenery of the beautiful Vale of Clwyd. Although Captain Conwy owned this pic- turesque ruin, he bad to make a payment of 3s. 4d. yearly to the Crown for the lease of the Castle moat, under an old deed. Some years ago the deceased gentleman had occasion to legally assert his rights to a portion of the river Clwyd fisheries, and he successfully established his claim under a grant to his ancestors by Edward I. Upon succeeding to his uncle's estates, Captain Rowley adopted the surname of Conwy. The Conwys are one of the oldest families in the Principality, and have resided at Bodrhyddan since early in the 14th century. The present mansion of Bodrhyddan was built ia 1572, and was restored by the late Captain Conwy in 1872. The interior is full of splendid oak carving, and in the ancient baronial entrance hall there is a magnificent collection of ancient armour, family paintings, and a splendid library. The crest of the family is a blackamoor's head, and a painting in the dining-room communicates its origin. Deceased at one time held a commission in the 3rd Hussars, and subsequently in the 2nd Life Guards. In 1869 he married the daughter of Colonel Harford, of Donn House, Windsor. Many years ago, in conjunction with the late General Wynne, of Coed Coch, he hunted a pack of foxhounds t' en known as the Bodrhyddan and Coer Coch Hounds,' and subsequently styled the Flint and Denbigh Hounds. He was an enthusiastic agricul- turist, and at his home farm he had splendid breeds of short-horn cattle and Shropshire sheep, with which he won prizes all over the country. Deceased leaves four sons and a daughter. In a blustering westerly gale, the mortal remains were interred on Monday morning in Rhuddlan churchyard, in the presence of a great assemblage of spectators. The funeral cortege left the hall at twelve o'clock. The coffin, made of plain unpo- lished oak by the estate workmen, with brass mountings, was, in accordance with express instructions from the deceased, placed on an ordinary agricultural waggon unadorned by any trappings, the wreaths being placed on the coffin. In the first car- riage were Mr. Maurice Rowley Conwy (eldest son), Mr. Jeff Conwy, Mr. Ivor Conwy, and Mr. Hugh Peel (son-ir-law); second carriage containing some of the house servants. Preceding the coffin were the members of the Rhuddlan Old Club, of which the deceased was trustee, and the outdoor staff, gamekeepers, workmen, &c. A number of the employes also acted as bearers. Among the mourners at the church were the Lord Lieutenant of Flintshire, Mr. H. R. Hughes (Kinmel), Lord Mostyn, Sir Watkin Williams Wynn, Sir W. G. Williams, Mr. Owen John Williams, M.F.H., Mr. R. W. Wynn, Sir Pyers Mostyn, Mr. P. P. Pennant, Colonel Lloyd Williams. Mr. W. A. Ralli, Mr. Guy Francis, Dr. Eyton Lloyd (family medical adviser), Mr. F. J. Gamlin (family solicitor), Mr. J. D. Copley (N. & P.B.), Mr. A. L. Clews (chairman of the Rhyl Urban District Council), Mr. A. Rowlands (town clerk), Mr. Frank Bibby, Mr. D M'Nicol, Mr. J. H. Ellis, Mr. J. B. Linnell, Mr. H. A. Steer, Mr. M. S. Osborne, Mr. Frank Lloyd (Wrexham), Mr. A. Shef- field, Mr. Bridley (Kinmel), Mr. Charles Williams, &c. At the church gate the mourners were met by the Bishop of Ban- gor (Dr. Watkin Williams), the Rev. T- W. Vaughan (vicar of Rhuddlan), and the Rev. J. Owen (vicar of Dyserth), and, as the pro- cession filed into the church, the organist, Mr. J. Owen Hughes, played I know that my Redeemer livetb.' The service was im- pressively conducted by the bishop, and terminated with the singing of My God, my Father, while I stray.' The organist played the Dead March in Saul' as the church emptied. The grave and its interior were lined with moss and hothouse flowers, and as the coffin was lowered into the grave the Bishop of Bangor recited the burial service.
. DEATH OF MR. TIREBUCK, THE…
DEATH OF MR. TIREBUCK, THE NOVELIST. After a life of quiet, plodding industry, of much struggle, and of considerable success, William Edwards Tirebuck, famed as one of Liverpool's men of letters, passed away at the residence of his mother, Park-road, Liverpool, on Monday morning. His fatal illness was of short duration. Last week he became a victim to influenza. Before its weakening progress could be arrested, pneumonia developed, and he succumbed. A native of Liverpool, he spent the early part of his life there, and was per- sonally known to many citizens—companions and friends of his yonth, and those acquainted with him in his maburer years. Indeed, his death is deeply lamented by all classes of citizens. Others, by far the greater number, who knew him through his works, for in each and all of these the character and disposition of the man are mirrored, will mourn his loss with equal sincerity and depth of feeling. For many years he lived at Banquet House, Rhudd- lan, and it was there he wrote most of his books. He was affectionately cared for in that ancient and lowly dwelling, which overlooks the beautiful Vole ot Clwyd, by his late sister, to whom he was much attached. After her death he turned to this cottage with a sad heart and spent only the summer months there. During the winter he resided with his mother in Park-road. Only a few Sundays ago he paid a visit to his sister's grave, and laid a wreath thereon. To her he dedicated his novel Sweet- heart Gwen,' with the inscription, 'To my sis- ter Margaret, the Critic on the Hearth.' Mr. Tirebnck was educated at Hope Street, British Schools, and was a vice-president of and took an active interest in the Old Boys' Association from its inception. It was at the annual din- ners of the association that he first gave in public some of his readings.' The twelfth an. nual dinner of the association was held last Tuesday evening, and Mr. Tirebuck was on the programme, as usual, for an original item, but it was then announced to the regret of all his school associates, thit both he and hi? brother John were down with influerza. His was a lovable character. He was retiring and unassuming, but his spirit was restless and yearning. Throughout the vicissitudes of his youth, which demonstrated that in commercial pursuit he was a failure, the literary instinct asserted itself, and as soon as he entered journa- lism, his success began. During his experience j all a journalist he no doubt had opportunities of cultivating that faculty for character reading and analysis, the powers of which are so aptly illustrated in his books Perhaps his most popular work is Miss Grace, of All Souls.' Among other books from his pen are Dorrie,' Meg of the Scarlet Foot,' Sweetheart Gwen,' The Little Widow,' Great Minds in Art,' Saint Margaret,' and 'White Woman,' (his latest work). He also published William Daniels, Artist,' I I)nnte G. Rossetti: His Work and Influence,'and The Discontented Maidens: A Dramatic Cantata.'
MR. HERBERT ROBERTS, M.P.,…
MR. HERBERT ROBERTS, M.P., ON THE WAR, TRUE AND FALSE IMPERIALISM. SOUTH AFRICAN LESSONS AND PROBLEMS. Presiding last Monday evening at a lecture delivered by the Rev. E Rees (Dyfed) at Colwyn Bay, Mr. Herbert Roberts, M.P., said the war in South Africa was now completely absorbing public attention. The nation was undoubtedly passing through a grave crisis. As regards the prosecution of the war political differences should be forgotten. This, however, did not alter the fact that a distinct cleavage of opinion existed as to the policy which led up to the outbreak of hostilities, and it was per- haps necessary to emphasise this in view of the disposition shown in some quarters to brand with opprobrious terms those who were unable to believe the war to be either inevitable or just. There were three distincts issues raised by the present grave situation in South Africa -first the present conduct of the war, second- ly, the events which led to its outbreak, and thirdly, the problems of the future both from the standpoint of South Africa and from the standpoint of the military position of the country. Dealing with the first point, he stated emphatically that, cost what it might, it was imperative that the war should be carried out to a successful teimination. Once having embarked on such a momentous under taking, the issues were so grave that a decisive victory must be won. As to the behaviour of the British troops, they had displayed a courage and a devotion worthy of the best traditions or their race. There had also been exhibited in the country a remarkable display of prac- tical patriotism, both in a general readiness to serve under the colours, and in generous con- tributions towards the necessities of the cam- paign. Wales had not been behind in assoc- ciating herself with these movements, and thus showing, what he had always held, a determina- tion to share the responsibilities of the British Empire. As to the plan of the campaign and the tactics of the generals, he did not think the occasion opportune for discussing such points. It was unfortunately only too true that ter- rible mistakes had been made and lessons had been learnt which he hoped would never be for- gotten. As to the second point, the course of events which had resulted in a declaration of hostilities, he still adhered to the view which he had publicly expressed in the autumn prior to the war—namely, that whilst recognising the necessity, under the existing condition of things, of preserving British supremacy in South Africa, this end could and ought to have been secured without the horror of war and the terrible consequences following in its wake. He was fully conscious of the inherent difficul- ties of the case, and it migr^ be argued that the Jameson Raid and the revulsion of bitter feeling aroused amongst the Boers against the English in Africa by reason of that act of stupendous folly, it was inevitable that war should sooner or later break out. But if this were so, how came it that those who were res- ponsible for the safety of the empire allowed without protest the vast military preparations of the Boers ? Mr. Balfour had said that the Government could not check the Jameson Raid. But why were their hands tied by the raid? He feared that the only reply to that question was that the Government were powerless in the matter because, for some reason yet unex- plained, they dared not fix the blame for the raid upon those who were really responsible for it. He recogaised that these things had no bearing upon the struggle now in progress, but they were of vital consequence in reference to the future settlement of South Africa. It woald be the duty of Parliament, later on, to demand a further searching inquiry into the circumstances of the raid, and to take steps which would make it impossible in future for the Colonial Office, whoever was at its head, to be even suspected of being influenced in mat- ters of Imperial policy by the interests of a group of capitalists. As they were aware, he was proud of the influence of the British Em- pire, and he believed it to be one of the instru- ments for advancing the cause of justice, en- lightenment, and good government throughout the world but it was because he held this view that he protested with all his might against the deeds done in these days in the name of an Im- perialism which was not only a sham but a grave peril to the nation, and to whose malign influence he believed the disastrous conflict in South Africa, to be mainly due. As to the future, it was too soon to speak. It was, how- ever, clear that the problem of the future government of South Africa was one of the most difficult ever presented for solution. Most of the fatal mistakes of the past had arisen from a want of knowledge of the conditions of the case. There were elements in the South Afri- can position unknown in any other colonial problem, and yet, by an irony of fate, it was there that the ignorance, prpjudice, and red- tapeism of the Colonial Office had bad freest scope during the last fifty years. The future settlement of South Africa would demand, he believed, not only new measures but new men- in Africa-to administer them. The best they could give in wisdom, experience, and states manship must be placed at the disposal of that distracted country for many years to come. From the standpoint of their military position he felt that events had shown the necessity of instituting without delay an inquiry into the methods of the War Office and the organisation of the army, and it was imperative also to see that a thorough reform took place in the In. telligence Department, not only as regards Africa, but wherever British interests were in volved. He ventured to say that no Govern- ment could in future hold the confidence of the country which admitted that it had no more information of the armaments of their country's foes than the man in the street. He had spoken his mind plainly to them on the present crisis. The terrible struggle now proceeding in South Africa was for the supremacy ot the British Empire in that portion of the globe, but he be. lieved that it had been precipitated by influen- ces which spoke in the name of Enpire, but knew not its spirit. They recognised that the losses of this war would be enormons its cost would probably be not far short of EIOO 000,000, whilst harder still to bear would be the shadow flung across innumerable homes by the inevitable slaughter of the battlefield, Neither could they forget that a great war necessarily threw back useful social legislation for many years to come, not only by monopolising the money required for such reforms, but also by diverting the public mind from projects of domestic legislation. Was it possible that out of all this evil good could come ? Was it .vain to hope that the horrors of the field of battle, painted for them in such lurid colours by the press, would bring home anew to the mind and conscience of the country the awful meaning of war, and would enlist on behalf of peace far more strenuously in the future than had been now the case the full weight of the influence of those who directly represented and expressed the religious thought of the country? Further, was it possible that as they were now fighting for the real supremacy of the British Empire in South Africa there would be aroused in the hearts of the people a resolve to make that supremacy in future worthy of its splendid traditions? He hoped that this war would deal a deathblow to the notion, far too current in these days, that the British Empire was a huge partnership of international capitalists for the exploitation of the undeveloped resources of the world, and thah they would unice in a deter- mination to secure that in Africa and elsewhere in future the rule of Britain should be lifted far above the touch of gold mines and the murmur of the Stock Excnange, and that, freed from the baneful influences which bad thwarted its progress in South Africa, it would continue a great civilising force in the history of the world (applause).
. BOARD OF GUARDIANS.
BOARD OF GUARDIANS. The fortnightly meeting was held on Saturday last, when therewere presenb:-Mr. Evan Jones (Chairman), Mrs. Price, Mrs. Parry, Messrs. Daniel Roberts, J. Ll. Jones,William Richards, E. M. Roberts, John Roberts, L. J. Davies, R. Hughes, Robert Jones, and T. R. Dakin (Assis- tant Clerk). STATISTICS. The Treasurer's Account showed a sum of £ 106 17s. 4d. due to him. The Relieving Officer had a balance of 95 6s. 8d. in hand. During the fortnight 138 out paupers had been relieved with 939 29. 10d., as against 158 with JE34 lis. 6d. last year. Cheques were signed for £ 12914s. 9d., and the Treasurer had received from Corwen Union 92 8s., and E17 from Mr. Edward Jones, Collector. VACCINATION. A copy was read of a resolution passed by the Wigan Union, in which they were of opinion that the minimum charge fixed by the Local Government Board by the Vaccination Order, 1898, is too high, and required revision. The Board decided that the letter be laid on the table. VOTE OF SYMPATHY. Mrs. Price cordially thanked the Guardians for their kind vote of sympathy in her illness, which had been passed at the last meeting, and said she was very glad to find herself once more among them. THE HOUSE. The Master reported that there were 21 in- mates in the Workhouse last week as against 26 last year. Thirty-five vagrants had been re- lieved during the fortnight. Morris Hughes, who absconded from the Workhouse on the 4th inst., wearing the Workhouse clothes, had been heard of at Llanbrynmair on his way down to South Wales. The Master desired to know whether proceedings were to be taken if he re- turned to the House, and the Guardians decided to do so. The Master further reported that, on the 8th January, some rabbits were received from Colonel and Mrs. Burton for the sick in mates, and that, on the 17th January, Mrs. Price gave a dinner to the inmates, which was greatly enjoyed by them. She also presented each man with two pocket handkerchiefs and 2 ozs. of tobacco, each woman with ilb. of tea, lib. of sugar and a shawl, and each of the child- ren with a cap. The Guardians passed a cordial vote of thanks to the donors. The following entries appeared in the Visitors' Book:—' 16th January. Visited the House thoroughly satisfied with the place. The order and cleanliness are remarkably evident there. -T. T. Phillips.' January 17th. I had the pleasure of being present at the dinner given by Mrs. Price, with Mr. Watkins and Mr. Teddy Watkins. The in- mates thoroughly enjoyed it, and it had been prepared in the most dainty manner by the officers of the House.—Daniel Roberts.' 'January 20th. Visited the House and fouDd everywhere clean and in order. The work of piping is not complete. There were no com- plaints.—R. Hughes and R. Jones.' NOTICE OF MOTION, by Mr. L. J. Davies. That the meetings of the Guardians be held monthly instead of fort- nightly.
- DISTRIBUTION OF PRIZES.
DISTRIBUTION OF PRIZES. The annual distribution of prizes in connec- tion with the Bala County Schools (Boys and Girl's School) took place at the Victoria Hall, on Thursday last. Although the prevailing sickness was the cause of absence of a great many, nevertheless, the attendance there well represented the district, and showed that the object of the meeting was well appreciated. Dr. Hughes, Bala, presided, and was suppor- ted on the platform by Messrs Evan Jones, John Parry, Mrs. Burton, and Miss Joues, and also the Headmaster and Headmistress- The Chairman at the outset said he was sorry to inform the meeting that Mr. O. M. Edwards, M.P., was unable through illness to be present. He was sorry Mr. Edwards was not present be- cause he was a man who had achieved a high position in Oxford, and also because he was an old student of Bala Grammar S hool (cheers). His presence there that day wou, i have been an object lesson to the boys to follow his example, and imitate him, in his progress from the Ele- mentary School at Llanuwchllyn to the Gram- mar School, Bala, afterwards to Aberystwith, and thence to Oxford. At Oxford he was now a lecturer, having won all the blue ribbons at Oxford College (cheers). He was sorry also that their Clerk, their worthy and faithful Clerk was also laid up and unable to give his presence there. He was not surprised that the attendance was not so numerous as usual, when they came to consider the large number unable to leave their homes through sickness. In re- viewing the progress of the schools, he said they ought not to be discouraged, they had every reason to be thankful. In last year's re- port they would find that the students had done exceedingly well. He was also pleased to find that parents were now allowing their children to remain longer in School. They were under the impression that 12 months was sufficient, in that time pupils had only juBt opened their eyes. They ought at least to remain for 3 years. The Chairman then went on to state that the additions at the Boys School of class rooms and laboratory proved welcome acquisi- tions. The new Girls' Schools was in course of erection, and he hoped that by the beginning of next session, it would be in a fit state for the Girls to enter. There, accommodation was provided for the teaching of Cookery, Laundry and Dairy work, to fit girls for the duties of life. Mr. J. Evans, Headmaster of the Boys'school in submitting his report, referred to the great loss occasioned to the County Schools of the County by the death of Mr. T. E. Ellis, M.P. He wsi much obliged to Mrs. Ellis for the splendid portrait ot him, to hang up in the schoolroom. HEAD MASTER'S REPORT. Mr. Chairman-I have the honour of presen- ting the following report of the IBoya' School for the year 1899. The average number of boys in attendance has been 53 during the three terms. It gives me much pleasure to say that the progress has been very satisfactory and that I have been very pleased with the conduct of the boys According to custom I wish to mention some former old pupils who have distinguished them- selves since last Prize Day. W. B. Hughes and John Roberts have obtained Classical Exhibi- tions of the value of £50 a year at Jesus College, Oxford D. E. Hnghes, the Vaughan Scholar- ship (Classical). Of the boys who were here last year and have only recently left:—H. E. Ruddy obtained an Exhibition of 910 at the University College of Wales, Aberysswith; J. E. Hughes was 1st in the Bala School Examination A. N. Morgan and J. L. Burton have matriculated at Lam- peter College; W. G. Jones has passed the en- trance Examination N. and S. Wales Bank; H. Hughes has also done the same. The three Upper Forms of the School were examined by the Central Welsh Board orally and on paper, and Form I (the lowest) orally only. The re- sults of the Examination were on the wuole very satisfactory, and the following certificates were obtained: Out of 14 candidates, 11 ob- tained certificates. Senior Certificates-H. E. Ruddy, with Dis. tinction in Geometrical Conic Sections. Junior Certificates-L. G. Owen, with dis- tinction in Arithmetic, Mathematics. Latin and Welsh; J. D. Guest, ditto in Arithmetic, Mathematics and Latin John Roberts, ditto in Arithmetic and Welsh R. D. Evans, ditto in Welsh; Hugh Hughes, ditto in Welsh W. G. Jones, T. Bodden, David Jones, John Evans. Prize List-On the results of the Central Board Examinations 1899. Form 1-1 Form Prize, H. E. Ruddy for being first in'the form in all subjects combined, and for doing good work in Mathematics, French, Latin, and Chemistry. 2 Edward Ro- berts for doing well in Mathematics and French. 3 J. D. Jones for English and Welsh. Form III-l Form Prize. L. G. Owen; 2, Scripture, L. G. Owen; 3, English Mathema- tics. Latin and Greek, L. G. Owen 4, For good work in French, Mathematics, and Latin, J. D. Guest; 5, For good general work, J. M. Jones; 6, Ditto John Roberts. Form II-I Form Prize, E. Watkins; 2, Scripture, H. W. Roberts; 3, Latin. T. Ro- berts; 4, For English, J. F. Roberts; 5, For Mathematics, E. J. Morris; 6, French, W. F. Evans; 7, For good general work, J. A. Hughes; 8, Ditto, E. E. Roberts. Form I—1 Form Prize and for good work in all subjects conbined, J. H. Evans; 2 2nd prize in all subjects, H. R. Jones 3 3rd prize in all subjects, G. Rowlands; Book keeping, W. G. Jones; Drawing, 1st prize, David Jones; 2nd prize, H. Hughes. 1 wish to mention also that the games of the School have been carried on with great vigour and teal. The Football team has been particu- lary good, having not lost a match this season. 1 have always observed after an experience of some years, that whenever the games are well organised and carried on with zeal and energy, the intellectual side of the seboolis also healthy and vigorous. In conclusion, I must thank my colleagues, Mr. Turner and Mr. Williams, for the good work they have done. Without their zealous co-operation the very satisfactory results of the examination, could not have been obtained. HEAD MISTRESS'S REPORT. Mr. Chairman,—I beg to present my report on the third year's work of the school. Our members are practically the same as last year, but I note one great improvement in that no girl has been removed after one term's work. We-have 16 girls who hold scholarships, 11 of these scholarships being from private friends Mr. Owen Owen, Chief Inspector of the Central Welsh Board, visited us on March 15tb, and expressed himself satisfied that we were making the best use of the ■>pj'ortunities afforded by our temporary premises. In July, Form II. wonted papers for the examiners ap- pointed by the Central Welsh Board, and the lower school was examined orally by Mr. T. R. Brigham; M.A. Mr. Brigham also tested Form III. in Latin and French,and remarked as to pronunciation of the latter that it was one of the best forms in all the schools that had come under his notice. Our one candidate for the senior certificates was unsuccessful in English, however she gained the excellent score of 78 per cent. Our eight candidates for the Junior Certificates all passed, three gaining distinctions 1, Ellen G. Humphreys, distinc tion in Scripture and Welsh 2, Winifred M. Edmunds, distinction in Arithmetic 3, Jennie Jones Edwards 4, Elizabeth Ellen Grainger; 5, Maggie Jones; 6, Jennie Gwladys Morris; 7, Francis Harriet Ruddy 8, Mair Anna V. Roberts. We also presented pupils as in previous years for the Royal Drawing Society's Exami- nation, and they gained 18 certificates :—Divi- sion I.—With honours, 1, Lily Edwards Jones; 2, M. Alice Speake; 3, Amarda Jennings. Passed, 1, Kate Jones 2, Eliza Jones; 3, S. A. Thomas; 4. Edith Ann Jones; 5, Jane Evans; 6, Maggie J. Parry. Division II.-With hon- ours, 1, Francis tL Ruddy; 2, Mair Roberts; 3, Mary Ll. Evans. Passed, 1, J. J. Edwards 2, J. G. Morris. Division III.—Passed, Mair Roberts, Jennie J. Edwards, Maggie Jones. The Welsh Class has been successfully con- tinued under Miss Catherine Jones. This year for the first time in our history we can boast of a technical side. After much consideration we found one technical subject which could be taught with such apparatus as we could provide in this Hall, and Miss Baldwyn of the Technical School, Chester, conducted a class in dress cutting with very goollwesnlts. I wish also to refer to the loss we in common with all the schools of the county have suffered in death of Mr. T. E. Ellis, M.P., and to thank Mrs. Ellis for the excellent portrait ot him which she kindly presented to us. In conclusion I wish to thank all the kind friends and supporters of the school, and also my colleagues for their efficient and earnest work. Prizes awarded on year's work Form IIf-Jennie Gwladys Morris. Form II-Alice Jane Jones, Maggie Jones Parry, Alice Speake, Annie Gwladys Jones. Special Subjects Drawing, Francis H. Ruddy. Needlework Sarah A. Thomas. Reading aloud-Lily E. Jones-both prizes by Mrs. Burton. Collecting pressed flowers- Sarah A. Thomas and Ellen Humphreys, equal. Collection of post marks-Alice Speake. At. tendance (neither absent nor late during year) —Frances H. Ruddy, Alice J. Jones. Awarded on result of Central Welsh Board examinations —Senior papers—English—Mary Lloyd Evans. Junior papers—Mathematics—Mair Roberts. Welsh-Mair Roberts. Arithmetic—Winnie Edmunds. Scripture-Ellen G. Humphreys. The duties of distributing the prizes devolved this year on Miss Jones, Frondderw, and were capably carried out. Professor Stevenson, M.A., Theological College, gave a few words of advice to the students. Let us try,' he said I to be as all round as possible. Let us not be one sidEd. The Chairman had said that Mr. O. M. Edwards was worthy of emulation, by the boys.' He could say that it applied equally so to the girls. As to technical subjects, dress 'cutting, &c., they were not the most important in the school curriculum. He had a suspicion that nothing could make up for the home training. He advised them to do their work honestly giving a helping hand to their friends and to make friends of everyone in class. Do not neglect things, do not be sloven.' He advised the older scholars not to forget their Welsh as a means of education. He was not saying this as a patriotic Welshman, he thought of it as a means, of intellectual discipline. Dr. Hughes, said Mr. Stevenson, had misunderstood some of his remarks; he did not for a moment mean to say that technical subjects were the most important but they were very necessary at the same time. Mr. Evan Jones said it gave him much pleasure to propose a vote of thanks to Miss Jones for distributing the prizes. She was following in the steps of her worthy father, who was always at the front of every good cause. He quite agreed that an all round education was the best. The foundation of the education of every boy and girl must be the development of the intellectual and moral qualities. These two must go together and then as much time should be devoted to techni- cal education as the school curriculum would allow. Boys and girls leaving school should con- tinue to educate their minds and so become far better citizens, better wives and better mem- bers of the community. Mr. J. Parry seconding, said he was very pleased to see Miss Jones there that day dis- tributing the prizes, and hoped she would be spared to do so on many a future occasion. It appeared to him that the best education for boys and girls is that which would adapt them for the life they mean to follow. We are now,' he said, in a state of transition.' As for the education of girls he was positive of one thing, i.e., girls are good for nothing unless they can cook and unless they can use the needle. He thought that a very practical part of girls' education and should not be lost sight of. The vote was unanimously passed, and Miss Jones in acknowledging said they ought to be thankful of so many advantages in Bala now, but those were of no use unless they made an effort to do the- best they could in the very best way. Mrs. Burton proposed a vote of thanks to the Headmaster and Headmistress and their assist- ants, for the excellent way in which they had carried on the schools in the past year. Dr. Hughes seconded. The vote was passed and Mr. Evans acknowledged for all included in the vote. Mr. Evan Jones proposed a vote of thanks to the Chairman, and stating that there was not a man in Bala, boys and girls were fonder of than Dr. Hughes. He was worthy of their vote of thanks for the great good he had always done. Mr. J. C. Evans in seconding, said he always considered Dr. Hughes a sort of link between the old dispensation and the new, and hoped he would long live to infuse enthusiasm in the Governing Boc'y. The resolution was unanimously passed. Dr. Hughes in acknowledging, said he be. longed to the old regime, he missed them very much. The Chairman then referred to the generosity of the late Mr. Robertson and others, to the school. Miss Jones' father took great interest and did a great deal for education in the dis- trict. He was pleased to find that those who follow have the same hereditary instinct as regards education as their predecessors. Mrs. Burton from the first has taken the deepest interest in the schools, while her brother, Sir H. B. Robertson discharged efficiently the duties of Chairman of the Local Governing B°dy-
POLICE COURT.
POLICE COURT. At this Court on Monday, John Evans, cow- keeper, Llandudno, was summoned by the Llandudno District Council to abate a nuisance caused by the keeping of cows in a cowshed at the back of Abbey Road. Mr. Chamberlain appeared for the Council, and argued that the only way to abate the nuisance was to stop keeping cows in the shed. Mr. Roe Rycroft, of Manchester, for the defence, argued that the Council had no power to stop the defendant from keeping cows. He was willing to make any alterations which the Council might think advisable. Plans had been submitted to the Council, and had been passed by them, but they were of no use to the defen- dant if he was prevented from keeping cows. The case was adjourned for a month with a view to the parties arriving at a settlement. Thomas Smith, of the Victoria Restaurant* Llandudno, pleaded guilty to a charge of allow- ing a man to stop on his premises after closing hours. Evidence was given to the effect that the man in question *was found in the lavatory, but that Mr. Smith lid not know he was there. The bench imposed a fine of 20s. and costs, but did not endorse the license.