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FIFTY YEARS AGO. (Extract from the "North Wales Chronicle," November 3rd, 1860). DEATH OF THE EARL OF DUNDCNALD. Yesterday, tho Earl of DumdiOsiaM died at his residence, Quean'e-troad, Kensington. The noble carl, better known to hiis contempor- aries, as he will be t-o posfceiriity, as L{)tcd Cochrane, than by has mors exalted title, was the eldest of six sons of Archibald, the aintlh Earl of DrauloTLaCd, cad was born De- cember 14th, 1775, so that he had nearly com- plated his 85th year. He cantered the Navy at a very early age, being entered on the books of the "Vc,uviiis," them comm.and.ed by his nude, t,110 Hon. AiLesaadieir Ingiis Coeth- Tane. He diid not go to Ðüa, however, tell 1793. To Ti.airrate his ad vent-arcs tund exploits during the war i-o-iild be to repeat iniucih of tSie NavaJ history of the time. In the early part of 1814, he was implicated in eoime frauds committed on the Stock Exchange, which led to his expulsion from the Honse of Commons, to whiieh. the electors of Westmin- ster had rcturn-ed him; to his degradation as a Knight of the Batill, to his imprisoninent fcir twelve motntihs, to his paying a fkie of £500, sSvi to the removal of his amine from the -it avy iisst. His lordship was, inndout'tedly, the dup) of some desLgming knaves, Ijnifc tihe elec- 4 tors of Westminster believed that he was tike victim of political treachery; they, therefore, re-elected him, and his fiiaa was defrayed by a penny s-u bs.criptio.TJ. He t/ubeoquently wefot asruto th)3 service of Chili, and then Brazil, amd was ultimately restored to his namk in tlho Navy. He became Rear-Adim\ral, May 2nd, 1832; Vice-Admiral, November 23rd, 18-ii and Admiral, March 24th, 1851. He ai-airied Augaist 8th, 1812, Eaithera-ae Frances Corbett, daughter of the late Mr Thomas Harries, by whom he leaves four sons and one daughter. The present earl was be in April 18th, 1814, and was married oil the 1st December, 1847, to Louisa. Hnrrktt, laughter of W. A. Mackinnon, Esq., M.P.

LLANSOLLEM AND CORWEN RAILWAY. On Monday last, the first half-yearly moet- Img of the Img ten amd Corwem Railway Company was held in the Town Hall, Llan- gollen, Colonel Tottenham in the chair. The directors' report stated that tihe V ne Was laid cut to accommodate the general in- terests of the district, and for further exten- sion. The workiag plains were in course of pre- paTOtiom, and the würks would be oo.mpklt.ed wiiijiia the authorised capital. It had been ascertained that tJ.m cost of Pacrliiamesritary surveys, cwid of obtar:3irn,g' tfti-s Act of Inoou- por ation would not exceed X2.500. This Chairman, in moving the adoption of thn renort, stated that it was their imtcmtioRi to extend the line to Bala, and promised a cordial support to any further extensions to the west coast. Mr J. R. Ormeby Gore, M.P., seconded the adoption of the report, which was agreed t-C, p-ovi&io^al directors w-ere re-appoint- ed Messrs W. Patehctt, of Shrewsbury, and Edward Edwards, of Corwem, were elected auditors, at a salary of zClO a year eaeh; end the Secretary's salary was fixed at ;CIOO per annum. 'lire proceedings terminated wath a vote oi thanks to the Chaarman.

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CYIRU FU. (WALES OF THE PAST.) COUNTY OF DENBIGH. EARLY PARLSAMEMTARY REPRESENTATION. REIGN OF JAMES I. 1633—Peter Mutton (Esq..), aftexrwaixls Sir Peter Mutton, Knight, Chief Justice of North Wales, etc. 1614—(Sir) John Trevor, Kat. 1620-(Sir) John Trevor, jama, Knt. 1623—Eubulus Thehral-1 (libl.). 1625—Thcaias Myddileton (tfeq.).. 1625—Etubulus ThehmM (Esq.). REIGN OF CHARLES I. 1625—Eubii>js Thelwall. 1640—(Sir) Thomas Saiisibury, Bart. 1640—(Sir) Thcuna-i Myddleton, Knt. THE COAIiiviONWEA LTH. 1653-ûn!y six membens returned for the whole Wales. 1654-Col. Simon ThelKvail. Col. John Carter. 165ó-001. John Jones. Col. John Carter. 1658,9-(Sir) John Carter, of Kirimel, Knt. ReIGN OF CHARLES II. 1660—Sir ThomsB Myddleton. (of Cbik). 1661—Re-elected; amd also for t-hki Parliament of 1678, and of 1631-the fourth and last in this xei,n. I ItEIGN OF JAMES II. I 1661—Sir John Trevor. (Note.—This Parliament, in 1665, eat at Oxford, whilst the plaque naged in London..) I 1685—Sir R. Myddleton. REIGN OF WILLIAM AND MARY. 1633—Sir Richard Mydtdlcton. ALo for tho Parliament of 1690, a-ndi of 1695, and 1701 sunder William alone). REIGN OF ANNE. 1702—Sir Richard Myddleton, Bart. A for the Parliaments of 1705, 1708, 1710, 1713, and 1715. 1707—Parliament of Greait Britain. REIGN OF GEORGE I. 1715—Sir R. Myddleton.1 Re-elected. Died, new writ May 12th, 1716. 1716—Watkin Williams YVYlm, (Esq.), Wynnscay, vice Myddleton, deceased'. Also lor the Parliament of 1722. Robert -Myddleton, Esq., petitioner. REIGN OF GEORGE II. 1727-Watkiln Williams Wynn, Esq. 1734-Sir Watkin Williams Wynn, Bart.; and having1, on the death of his father, ac- cepted the st-ewardship of BrornHcLd end Yale, he was re-elected in 1740. He ai.so eat in th'e Pari kern e,r.t of 1741—John Mjjd dleton, Esq., not duly elected. 1749—Sir Lynch Salisbury Cotton, Bad: L!o weni (roceiver-g-effiiCiral of the King s quit rente in North Wales), vice Yvyf.ii, de- ceased. New "WTit issued November 16th, 1749. Aiso for the Parliament- of 1754. REIGN OF GEORGE III. 1761—Sir Lynch Salisbury Cotton, Bart.; also for the Parliament elected in 1768. 1774—Sr Watkin W. Wynne, Bart., Lord Lieu- tenant of the Counties of Merioneth- and Denbigh. Also for the Parliaments of 1780 and 1784. Died, new writ August 6fth, 1789. 1789—Robert Watkin Wynn, of Plasnewydd, Hen- Han, and GLrCnmaio vice Sir W, W. Wynne, deceased. 1790—Robert Watkin Wynne, Esq. 1796-Sir Waifcklb Williams Wynne, Bart. Also for the Parliaments of 1796, 1801, 1802, 1806, 1807, 1812 and 1818. REIGN OF GEORGE IV. 1820—Sir Watkin W. Wynn, Bart. And for the Parliament of 1826. REIGN OF WILLIAM IV. 1830—Sir Watkin W. Wynn, Bart. Also for the Parliament of 1831. UNDER THE REFORM ACT.. 1832—Sir Watkin W. Wynn, Bart. R. Myddelton Biddtullph, Esq. 1835-Sir Watkin W. Wynn, Bart, The Hon. William Ba;got. REIGN OF QUEEN VICTORIA. 1837-Siir W. W. Wynn, Bart. The Hon. William Bagoifc. 1840-Tho Hon. H. Cholmonidley, vice Sir Wat- kin Williams Wynn, deceased. 1841—Sir Watkim Wynm., Bairt. The Hon. W. Bagot. 1845—Sir W. W. Wynn., Bart., re-elected, having been made steward of Brcanfield and Yale. 1848-Sir W. W. Watkin, Bart. The Hon. W. Bagot. 1352-Sitr W. W. W yrei, Bart. Ool. R. M. Bidotflioh. 1857-Sitr W. W. Wynn, Bart. Col. R. M. Biddulph. 1859—Sir W. W. Wynn, Bart. Col. R. M. Biddultph.

FORMER ANGLESEY SHERIFFS. (Continued.) TREVOR AND TRESCAWEN (Anglesea.) This old"Anglesea. family is derived from Win. Pritchard, of Trevor, whose son, Richard Tho- mas, of Trevor, left numerous descendonts. Thomas Pritchard, the eldest son of the. latter, was ancestor of the Thomas, of Trervor, the Vivians, and others. Elizabeth Pritdhard, the eldest daughter, married a Parry, of Pendref, an mncient family, descendedl from Owain Gwy- nedd (see Glangwna). Their grand-daughter, Elspeth Parry, was mother to Wm. Eliae, The Abbey, Llanrwst., and others. One daughter married a Dryhurst, of Carrog-, another Joihn Davies, of Llanelian, ancestor of the Williams, of Trearddu, a descendent of whom was High Sheriff in 1888, and another n-iarried, a Jones, of Plas Llandegfan, ancestor of the Lewis, of Ban- gor. Wm. Pritchard, of T rosea wen, second ron, married an Owen, of the old family of Sybylldir, The son William was High Sheriff in 1786, and a daughter married Ed. Lloyd, heir of Cefn Meuadog, which latter family is now represented by Sir W. W. Wynn, of Wynnstay, and the Godsals of Iseoed Park. The son of William (High Sheriff) married a Moulsdale, of Bryn Dvffrylll, and is ancestor of the pres-nt family of Treseawen. The above family inter-married) with the Pantons, Gorings, Vivians, tihe LloydB, of Maes-y-Porth, Parry's, of Pendref, the Lewis, of Plas Llanddyfnan, Hampton Lewis, of Ilen- Ilys, and Hugtes, of Trefnant ddu, Cefn Meir- iadog, Br an as Isaf, etc. The above facta are quoted from the private. MSS of Thomas Elias, Mrs J. E. Griffith, Bryn Dinas, Bangor, the Rector of Llansadwrn, and others. GARREGLWYD. This family is a branch of the ancient hotusa of CbcSiwellan, and derives its descent from Sir Wm. Griffith, Chamberlain of North Wales. The immediate ancestor of Sir Wm. Griffith was Edmyfed Fyoham., commonly called the "Father of alj Wales," oo numerous are hisi descendents. Lineally dterived from Edmyfed was Gruffydd ap Hulin, who married the heiress of Codhwillan, leaving a son, GA-ilym, Lord of Peairhym, and Oochwillan. The eldest son of the latter was Bleddyn, ancestor of the Aforgaiis, of Golden Grove, who represent the senior branch of both the houses of Penrhyn and Cochwillan. The second! son, Gruffydd, Lord of Penrhyn, and Creuddym, married a daughter of the house of Penmynydd, and left three eons—Robert, the eldest, had Oochwillan, and was ancestor of many families, viz., that of Penrhyn, extinct so far as blood is concerned (the Pennants being of the Downing family), the Williams, of Llan- llechid, Meilionydd, Pwllcrochan, Marie, and Vaenol (extinct), Arianws, Brynmor, Glyn, Pen- maenmawr (represented by presemt family). Archbishop Williams of York was of this sept. The second eon, Gwilym ap Gruifydd, was Lord of Penriiyn in 1395. He married a Stanley of Hooton. Their son, Wm. Vychan, of Penrhyn, Chamberlain of North Wales, married the heiress of Richard Dalton. Their son, Wm. Vyohan. Chamberlain of North Wales, married the daughter of Sir Wm. Troutbeck (by his wife the daughter to Thomas Lord Stanley), leaving- Sir Wm. Griffith, of Penrhyn, CChamber lain of North; Wales, ancestor of the Griffiths, of Penrhyn. This family is extinct as I observed, the pro- perty passing by bequest into the ancestors of the present family (Pesffliants, of Bagillt and Holywell). Besides Sir Wm. Griffith, there was another son, Edmund, ancestor of the family or Garreglwyd. One of the latter was Bishop of St. Asaph, another Chancellor of both dioceses and MLaster of the Rolls for Wales, and Master in Chancery in 163 L The immediate descendent of the above married a Miss Trygarn, of Plas Berw, representative of the Hollands, of Berw, Anglesea. One of the numerous branches of the Hollands scattered over North Wales (see Holland pedigree), and was ancestor of the present family. TRYSGLWYN. Llewelyn, of Bodewryd, brother to Hwlkyn, 1398, and son to Howel ap Iorwerth Ddu, was descended from Hwfa ap Cynddelw Lord of Llys Llivon in Mon, chief of one of the noble tribes of Gwynedd. The above Llewelyn married Mailt, a descendent of Llowarch ap Bran, Lord of Cwm- mwd Menai, and left a son, heir, viz., Howel "Y Bharf," of Bodewryd. This latter, by his wile Mailt daughter of Rhys ap Ieuan. descended from Collwyn ap Tangno, Lord of Eivionydd and Ardudwy, left a son, Iorwerth. Iorwerth left numerous progeny, and from Howel, the eldest son, came the Lewys, of Trysglwyn, This ancient family intermarried with the Con- ways, the Woods, of Llangwyfan, Jones, of Wern, Mostyns, of Bodowyr, and other numerous and distinguished houses. MWSOGLEN. This ancient family derived from Llowarch ap Bran, Lord of Cwmmwd Menai, chief of one of the noble tribes of North Wales. Llywareh left a son, Iorwerth, whoso son, Maredydd ap Tor. werth, married Angharad, daughter and EOI-3 heires-; of Howel ap Maredydd ap Bleddyn ap Cynfyn, Prince of Powys. His son Goronwy married Adlaes, daughter to Goronwy ap Ed- nyfed Fychan (see Cochwillan), Lord of Trev Cast-ell, Penmynydd Arddveiniog, and Tref Gayan. From the marriage came eventually Hugh Wynn, of Mwssoglen, High Sheriff for Anglesea in 1621, who married Anne Madryn, of Madryn. The estate went eventually into the Bodeon family through marriage; finally into the family of Owens, of Oviellon, though now alienated. Hugh Wynn was a cousin of 0. wryrm, of Glascoed, whose daughter, Gacnor, married into the Griffiths, of Plas Llanddyfnan (sec their pedigree). BODORGAN (MEYRICK). This ancient sept came from Cadavael yr Ynad, Lord of Cydewain, and Judge of the Court of Powys, held at Dinas Bran. Sixth from the above Cadavael was Einion Saia, Jure Uxoris, of Bodorgan, Usher of the Palace of Sheen (Richmond), temp Henry* VI. His grandson, Llewelyn, fought at the Battle of Bos- worth, and married Angharad, a descendent of Owain Gwynedd. Their son, Meirig, of Bodor- gan, was one of the guard to Henry VIII. He married Margaret, of Caer Geiiiog, descended f.rom Tarddur, Lord of Penrhyn, and left Richard, of Bodorgan (who married Jane, daughter to Llewelyn ap Rhys, of the house of Presaddfed), Rowland, Bishop of Bangor, Reignallt Meirig, John Meirig, and Edmund Meirig, ancestor of the Meyricks, of Ucheldref. Richard Meyrick, grandson of the above Richard, lived at Bodorgan in 1594, ancestor of the Meyricks, of Bodorgan, extinct in the male line. The eldest daughter and co-heiress of 0. P. Meyrick, of Bodorgan, married A. Elliott Puller, of Rosehill, Sussex. Their con succeeded to the estate, and assumed the name of Meyrick. (To be continued.)

NORTH WALES ASYLUM. APPOINTMENT OF MEDICAL SUPERINTENDENT. A special meeting of the committee f visitors of tho North Wales Asylum was held at Denbigh vB Mo: day. The principal business w:.s tLe elec- tion of a successor to Dr. Llewelyn R. Cox, who has resigned the office of medical superintendent, after holding it for 23 years. All the members of the Committee were present with one excep- tion—namely, Mr J .A. Chadwick (Chairman of the Committee), Mr A. O. Evans, Mr D. S. Davies, Mr Bennet Jones, Dr. D. Lloyd, and Mr David Lewis, representing Denbighshire; Mr H. A. Tilby, Mr J. H. Ellis, and Mr Joseph Jones, representing Flintshire; Dr. Robert Roberts, Dr. Evan Williams, and Mr Robert D. Roberts re- presenting Merionethshire; Dr. E. P. Edwards, Mr Thomas Williams, Mr William Owen, Mr D. J. Elias, and Mr Hugh Thomas representing Anglesey; Mr J. Jones Morris, Mr Maurice Jones, Mr J. R, Hughes, Mr T. W. Griffith, and Mr W. J. Parry representing Carnarvonshire; Mr P. E. Storey, Mr William Parry, Mr E. A Foulkes, Mr Robert Hughes, and Mr A. Swain- son. A special committee had opened the applica- tions for the superintendent's office, and had pre- pared the following "short list Dr. W. AL Herbert, the senior assistant medical officer at the Denbigh Asylum. Dr. William Stanley Hughes, senior assistant medical officer (male side) at the Claybury Asy- lum, London. Dr. T. Bodvel Roberts, assistant medical officer at Bexley Asylum, London. Dr. Frank Jones, assistant medical officer at the Denbigh Asylum. The Chairman announced that he had received a letter from Dr. Frank Jones withdrawing his application for the post, and thanking the com- mittee for the honour of having placed his name on the short list. The other throe candidates were then interviewed. Without discussion the committee proceeded to ballot on the names, 15 votes being given for Dr. Stanley Hughes and 12 for Dr. Herbert. On the motion of Mr J. Jones Morris, second- ed by Mr W. J. Parry, and supported by Mr A. O. Evan-, Denbigh, Dr. Stanley Hughes was unanimously elected by a show of hands. Dr. Stanley Hughes was called in, and informed of his election by the Chairman, who congratu- lated him in the name of the committee, and wished him all happiness in his forthcoming mar- riage. The new Superintendent thanked the commit- tee for the honour conferred upon him, and as- sured the committee that he would do his utmost under their direction to conduct the asylum with due regard to economy and the comfort and wel- fare of the patients. The salary attached to the office is £ 500 per annum, with house, coal, light, and other emolu- ments. THE NEW SUPERINTENDENT. Dr. Hughes was born of Welsh parents 32 years ago at the village of New Quay, Cardiganshire, his present home being Aberaeron, in the same county. He is able to converse and write in Welsh. After passing the London Matriculation examination in the first division at the age of 16 lie secured an exhibition at the entrance scholarship examination of the University College of Wales, Aberystwyth, and also the Samuel Brothers Medical Scholarship at the University College cf South Wales and Monmouthshire, the latter of which he held for two successive years, though it is usually tenable for one year only. '10 The second year's scholarship was awarded him on the results of the first year's examination, in which he secured first place. While a st-udent at Cardiff he passed the preliminary scientific exa- mination of the University of London in the first division, and afterwards passed the intermediate M.B. and B.S. examinations of the same Univer- sity. From Cardiff he proceeded to St. Mary's Hospital, London, and after holding all the ap- 'n pointments open to students he secured his diploma as M.R.C.S. Eng. and L.R.C.P. Lond., in 1S03, and later passed the examination for M.B. and B.S. of the University of London. During h=8 studentship at St. Mary's Hospital he attended a course of instruction in mental dis- eases at the B-thlem Royal Hospital, under the tuition of Dr. Hyslop. In December, 1903, he was appointed assistant medical officer at' the Lcndon County Asylum, Claybury. Ho received promotion on four occasions, and is now tire senior assistant medical officer on the male side of the asylum, at which there are resident 2478 patients. Within the last few months the Clay- bury Committee passed a resolution of special ap- probation and recommendation of Dr. Stanley Hughes to the General Asylums Committee. Dr. Stanley Hughes has taken a keen interest and an active part in everything tending to make the daily life of the patients as bright and comfort- able as possible, organising and taking part in concerts, theatrical entertainments, and dances and also participating in all outdoor am-aseiiients. He has studied the pathology of mental diseases under Dr. F. W. Mott, at the Pathological Labo- ratory of the London County Council, which is situated at Claybury, and at present is engaged upon an investigation into the influence of alcohol and heredity in the causation of insanity. Three years ago he was one of the selected candidates for the post of medical superintendent of the Carmarthen Asylum. DR. LLEWELYN COX'S FAREWELL. The retiring medical superintendent-, in pre- senting his last quarterly report, expressed his sincere thanks to the committee, his medical col- leagues, his fellow-officers, and the staff generally for their cordial co-operation during 28 years in the work of the asylum, the welfare of which would continue to have his best wishes (applause). On the motion of the Chairman, t]io report of Dr. Llewelyn Cox was received, and^the sincere thanks of the committee and their wishes for his good health and happiness in his retirement were accorded. Dr. Stanley Hughes will take up the duties of the office within a month, and Dr. Llewelvn Cox will then go to reside near Harlech. v

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The outlook in the South Wales coalfields tie indreaeingiy aemous. Already over 20,000 men are out on strike, and it is feared this number wDl ba increaoed to 30,000 before maaiy days are over. There are evidienoes of unrest in eU parts of the coalfield, and both sidies appear to be preparing for a. bitter st

WREXHAM. There were two contests at Wrexham, and the I results were declared as follows:— ) NORTH WARD. Jarman 274 Aston 262 Majority 12 SOUTH WARD. Rogers. 426 Evans 301 Jones 13 Majority for Rogers 123 The defeated Liberal candidate was thrice Mayor of Wrexham. I

BEAUMARIS. There was a keen contest at Beaumaris. The result was declared soon after half-past eight by Alderman Hugh Thomas who was acting as re- turning officer, the Mayor being a candidate. The figures were :— John W. Jones (Mayor) 283 John Coulthard 223 H. Inman Jones 201 James Owen 188 John Rol-)erts 170 Richard Jones 160 The first four were elected. CARNARVON. WESTERN WARD. T. Armstrong (C.) 493 O. EVans (L.) 486 M. E. Neo (C.) 481 J. R. Hughes (L.) 454 J. O. Evans (C.) 396 H. E. Roberts (L.) 378 R. Lloyd Jones (L.) 344 The first four were elected. EASTERN WARD. A. W. Kay Menzies (L.) 440 Captain Jones Williams (L.) 200 John Price (L.) 197 H. Angel (Ind.) 157 Elias Williams (C.) 121 0. Dorking (L.) 83 The first two were elected. The Liberals have won two seats.

FLINT. There were seven candidates for four scats in the borough Council, and the election was con- ducted politically, the retiring members being Messrs James Griffiths, G. H. Pumphrey, and Henry Powell, whilst one vacancy, owing to death, had to be filled. The results were:- James Grifeths (C.) 433 T. O'Donovan (L.) 431 H. Powell (L.) 350 M. Bengham (C.) 339 The political status is as before,

WELSHPOOL. Three municipal contests among six Conserva- tive candidates took place at Welshpool on the long debated problem as to whether the Town Council should purchase the Henfaes estate of 25 acres for sewage and refuso disposal and other commercial purposes. The poll resulted in three retiring Moderates, antagonistic to the Henfaes scheme, being returned. The figures were declared to an enthusiastic crowd as fol- lows :— CASTLE WARD. E. Stockton (M.) 153 D. Rowlands (P.) 100 LLANERCHYDOL WARD." F. E. Marston (M.) 152 E. Morgan Jones (P.) 122 GUILSFORD WARD. W. A. Rogers (M.) 179 A. J. Giles (P.) 138 PWLLHELI. There were four vacancies on the Pwllheli Town Council. Three retiring members sought re-election, the fourth seat being vacant through the elevation of the Mayor, Mr Ivor Parry, to the aldermanic bench. The Mayor declared the result as follows :— Dr. Shelton Jones 1 400 Richard Jones 363 Richard Albert Jones 34s William M. Toleman 321 John Hughes 259 The first three are old members, and the first four wero returned. DENBIGH. F. B. Clough 620 Gwilym Parry 603 A. Lloyd Jones 594 J. Morris Davies 525 HoweU Evans 425 E. T. William 363 The Mayor, Alderman Humphrey Jones, de- clared the first four elected. RUTHIN. T. J. Roberts (L.) 282 R. J. Jones (L.) 267 Thomas Roberts (L.) 241 R. H. Williams (L.) 218 I R. Roberts (I.) 166 Wallace Jackson (C.) 40 Tho Mayor, Dr. T. O. Jones, declared the first four elected.

CONWAY. I ONE LIBERAL GAIN. There wciro eight cn.ndids. jes for the four vcuoant saats on the Conway Town Council, caused 'by tlie retirement of Messrs Jiames Porter, Edward Jones, Fred. Jones, and Hugh Owen. With the exception, of Mr Owen tail three retiring members sought re-election, and they, wafch Dr. R. Arthur Prichard, whoso teffTO. of office as atldeimian also expired, at the eanma time, reprinted the Conserva- tive Party n.11 the contest. They were chal- lenged by Mr J. W. Hughes, solicitor; Mr John Jones, contractor; Mr John Crosefield, boat-builder; ømd Mr T. Ellis Hughes, of Degaaiwy, wiho turned out for the Liberals. Messrs J. W. Hughes and John Jones had previously contested unsuccessfully for seats, but the remaining two Liberals were new to the electorate. AU four Conservative candi- dacies were, of course, old campaigners. The election, which took place .on Tuesday, roused a crausiderialfio amount of interest in vÍIC of the keenness with which the fight had been waged on both sides, and an exception- alily large crowd of people assembled outside the Guild Hail in the evening to. hsa-r the re- sult of the poll. It was approaahinp- 10 30 p.m. when the Mayor (Mr John Williams) read out the figures, which were as fol- lows J. W. Hughe3 (L.) 448 James Porter (C.) 393 'Dr. R. A. Prichiaird (C.) 394 Jotlun Jones (L.) 385 T. Ellis Hughes (L.) 366 John Grossfeald (L.) 330 *Edwaird Jones (C.) 329 Fried. J. Jones (C.) 7 321 The .aster.isk ind.i.cates oEd mem. The first four were declared elected. This represents a, gain of one seat for the Liberals.

CHURCH RESTORATION AT MOLD.—On Friday evening, at the Town Hall, a musical and dramatic entertainment was held in aid of the Church Building Fund. The prime mover in the affair is said to have been Mr Harry W. Buddi- com, who at the outset called to his aid the Hon. Mrs Laurence Brodrick, with the result that the crowded audience was enabled to spend an even- ing both pleasant and profitable. Part I. was of a musical character, and was sustained by Mrs Cecil Ward, Miss Charlton, Miss Beatrice Chap- man, and Messrs Leopold Stewart, Felix Rowe, and Richard Jack, tho accompanists being the Hon. Mrs Laurence Brodrick, Miss Vanda Char', ton and Mr Edward Giles. To the lover of high- class music, every item in this portion of the programme proved a source of keen enjoyment. There was a marked absence of that striving after effect which characterises often the amateur concert platform. The second part of the pro- gramme consisted of "Dream Faces," appropri- ately described as a "Dramatic Fancy," in which the dramatis personae were as follows: "Robert," Mr Edward Giles; "Philip," Mr Felix Rowe; "Lucy," Miss Vanda Charlton; "Mar- garet," Hon. Mrs Laurence Brodrick. Coin.way and District Free Church Council have pas-od a resolution rejoioiasg that the movement to open Conway Castle on Stmday has proved a failure. Mr Iioyd George has promised to open a three duya bazaar to be held at the end of January at Pwllheli, in aid of the Liberal Club. The executive of the committee appointed to nxukse arrangements for the Coronation of their Majesties nest June held a meeting pij mte-ly on JioddNor a&eroooB, at St. Joanee'e Pakoe.

CHESTER DISTRICT AND NORTH WALES FEDERA- TION OF P.S.A's. QUARTERLY MEETING AT RHYL. The quarterly meeting of the aifcove Federation was he-id i'i C&rist Church (Ckwigregalioxiai), Riiryi, on Saturday. Mi- E. Pitch-ford, tho presi- dent, was supported on tb3 platform by Messrs J. W. Marriott, W. H. Lloyd ar-,d Wm. Pear- son, of Cheater. A large number cf delegates were present, aanoxig whom were Mr T. Harding Roberts, ci R.hyl, the Federation secretary; tho Rev. Edward Jones, M.A., president of the Rhyl P.S.A.; and Messrs R. Ilinsiiey, E. Geo. EvaiiS, Isaac Boitho, E. W. Parry, W. G. Dav-.es, David Reas, T. W. Dunning ajtd T. H. Nuittail, officers of the Rhyl P.S.A. The representative of the Upton Society opened the conference with prayer, after wdiieh Mr Wm. Pearson read the minutes of the pre- vious meetinig. After oorKKteraibie di-roussjon, it was decided to pass a resolution to the effect that the Coun- cil considered it desirable to have a looa;ised a w brotherhood journal, and a oarriiniotee was ap- pointed to deal witih the carrying out of the scheme. The Rev. Mr Charles purt in an application to have the Flint and Bagillt P.S.A. bocieties affi- liated with the Federated. It was decided to hold the annual meeting of the Federation in January nesti at Chester, when, it is hoped, Mr Bknner. the president of the National Federation, will address tfue meest- m-g, together with eidher the Rev. Dr. Mills, of Port Sunlight, or Mr Wilson, o.f Liverpool. A voite of condolence was passed witih tihe Rev. E. Standfast, of Northwich, who was uanaibio to attend ow.i:ng to iiH-heallh. The paper which he had prepared was, however, iiead by Mr W. H. Lloyd. It was followed 'by a, discussion, in v.iiich t.he Rev. Mr Hill, of Quoeci-sifcreet, Chestetr; Mr R. Iloomirson, J.P., of CoSwyn Bay; Mr Ben ion, Chester C1apt.a)im 'ISock av<m, Old Coiwyn; Messrs NauootLIiis, Barker, and Ruby, wnttm the Rev. Mr Charles and thie Rev. lid ward Jones took pa.r<t The lad-ics of tho P.S.A. entertained the delegates to tea dn the Lecture Hall, -and Mr A. Khydwen Jones, J.P., extended a hearty weCscomia to the delegates, on behalf of the town. Mr Pitelrfoird responded on behalf of tihe Fed)?ra.tion, and he was supported by Mr J. W. Marriott, the presides t-edeot. Mr W. H. Lloyd also made a few remarks on the fiaiajaciad posdftion of the Federation and a song was contributed by Mr E. W. Parry. Captain Treicaven proposied, and Mr J. Besaion tjecondted, a very hoa.rty vote of thanks to the HadDes, to which Mr E. George Evans responded on their behalf. At the resumied conference, in the evening, reports were given by Messrs E. Pitch-ford, and Wm. PeaATson, the Rev. Mr Charles, and Messrs E. R. Owen, Bendon, and Najacoliie. Reports were also givcci by the different delegates, which wene of a most encouraging nature, and showed coneidscabSe activity throughout the country.

PRESENTATION TO ME. T. R. JONES, LLANRWST. PUBLIC SERVICES RECOGNISED. Wihm it became known a few weeks ago th-at Mir T. R. Jones, Botrthwen, had decided to emigrate to Patagonia, it was generaC^y fait that a public tastimcmiaO. should be pro- moted in reoogmrtion of his valuable services to the town d-uning the last 25 veairs. At the last meeting of the Unban wuncil, when Mr Jomes tendered this resignation, of the public offices ho held under the Urixm Authority, the members resolved into committee with the object of inaugurating a system-atlic col- lection through the town towards a suitable bestamonial, and the general response real- ised a substantial sum. The presentation took place at the Town Hall, on Tuesday nigiht, Mr T. Rogers Jones presdddng. A letter from Alderman W. J. Williams was need, regretting his inability to attend through indisposition'. He wished, however, to join in the general pppTeciat-ion of the valuable services rendered to the town by Mx T. R. Jones for many years. As a member of the Counjcil he was most faithful, and as an official most devoted to his duties. Mr Rogers Jones, in making the presents tdon of a purse of gold to Mr Jones, eaid that although the intrinsic value of the testimonial Wla6 not great, it represented tihe good feeCing of the town-men of LLanrwst towards one who had manifested so much interest in its pros- perity, and one who bad devoted eo much of his time to materialising its ideals. They ail regretted Mr Jones' departure, and he could assure him. that he left beivimd him. a memory which would not sooin be forgotten, and that one and all wished him and has family every prosperity, health, and happi- ness in. tie new Land. Mr Rogers Jones t -hlni presented the purse to Mr T. R. Jones, who, in tendering lids thanks, spoke under deep feeling. He said that he found it difficult to express himself in suitable terms, but he wished to express his heartfelt appreciation of the demonstration of good fcelling shewn towards him by his cJd friends in Llanrwst. He greatly regret- ted his departure, and could echo the &e-nti- ments of an eminent statesman, and say that he felt that he had become a part of the town. He was leaving at a critical period in too history of the town, but he hoped it would emerge out of the ordeal sucoessfuikv. He re iterated his deep obligation to the Coun- cil and the public of Lkuurwst for the gift, and also for the bind sentiments 'expressed by Mr Rogers Jones. Mir W. Hughes (Fire Brigade) said th-at he wished Mr Jones every success. He had been captain of the. Fire Brigade for eight vears, anid during that period proved himeuif e. straightforward and fair-minded M, am. He had raised the Brigade to its present effieiesncy, and his departure would entail a severe loss. Mr D. J. Williams and Sir W. Davies also spoke in euiogist-ic terms of Mr Jones' past services to the; town. Mr Jomcs left with the last train for Col- wyn Bay, and was accompanied to the station by a number of friends. He leaves to-day, w.itli the s.s. "Ortegon" (Pacific Line), liis faanily fdilowiing later.

LLANRWST RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL. ALLEGED ENCROACHMENT AT EZQLWYSBACH. The monthly meeting of this Council was held yesterday at the Town Hall, Mr John Roberts, J.P., presiding. There were also present Messrs Evan Roberts, D. Lewis, D. Owen, Robert Wil- liams, Isaac Hughes, J. O. D. Jones, John Owen, together with Mr A. Owen (deputy clerk) and Mr Maurice Roberts (surveyor). ALLEGED ENCROACHMENT AT EGLWYSBACH. A letter was read from the Denbighshire County Council pointing out that a lake had been formed from the river at Bont Newydd, Eglwvs- bach, and that complaints had been received that it obstructed the natural course of the stream, and that the public path was also affected. Mr Evan Roberts contended that lie person to complain and take action was the owner of the property in questioh. It was ultimately decided to adjourn the matter until the next meeting to enable the surveyor to make further enquiries. ROAD IMPROVEMENTS. The Surveyor reported that the County Coun- cil had recommended to the Road Board that a sum of S56 be granted towards the widening of the road at Eglwysbach, but it had not yet been ascertained if the Board would grant the whole amount. AGRICULTURAL RATES ACT. It was reported that E50 grant under the Agri- cultural Rates Act had been received from the Local Government Board. UNIVERSIY COLLEGE REPRESENTATIVE. Mr John Roberts, J.P., was elected to repre- sent the Council as a governor c<f the University College, Bangor. VITAL STATISTICS. Dr. Travis reported that there had been seven births and one death in the district during the montJi of October. VOTE OF SYMPATHY. On the motion of the Chairman, seconded by Mr Evan Roberts, a vote of sympathy was passed with Mr David Jones, Llangernicw, in his ill- ness,

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ivivillo, ptarriagc*, atib vzat4s. MARRIAGES. ARGYLFr-CA USER. On October 26th, at Aston Parish Church, by the Rev. Preby. Webb-Peploe, M.A., assisted by the Rev. J. Sinclair Moore, M.A., and the Rev. J. A. Bcvan, M.A., the Rev. Frank W. second oon. of Mr J. W. Argyle, of Fair View, Gt. Yarmouth, to Margaret S., eldest daughter of Mr D. Causer, of Erdicston, Warwick, and T owyn, North Wales. JONES—TUDOR.—October 31at, at St. Paui's Church, Colwyn Bay. by the Rev. Oaaon Roberts, assisted by the Rev. R. D. Hughes, John Jones, of Rhranva, Cotwyn Bay to Florence, elder daughter of the late Charles Tudor, of Vtarley, Stafford. azd, M1"5 Tudor CcJwyn Bay. WOOD—ROBERTS.—Oetobar 26th, at St. John's Church, Egrsmcrit, Jo-lm, second son of the Rev. John. Wood, to Evelyn., third daughter of Mr Richard Roberts, ctf St. Asaph, DEATHS. EVANS.—October 31, Margaret Evans, 119, Woodcfijurch-road, Birkenhead, widow of the late Samuel Evans, of Banigor. EVANS.—October 14th, l-itigo Evans, caisnei- maker, 14, WelLetroet, Bangor, aged 70 years. Was buried on the 20th October at Glanadda Cemetery. MITCHELL.On October 31, at Colwyn Bay, Jeniirna Brcok, the dearly loved wife of Wil- liacn Maion Mitchell, Mona Villa, Stretford. CONDOLENCE. Mr a.nd Mr3 Hind and family desire to express their sinoeie thanks to all friend-a for the kind expressions of sympathy and floral tributes in their sad b,&reavox..r-,rA-Barrifield Deganwy. 28960.p

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DENBIGHSHIRE I AND FLINTSHIRE SHOW. A SATISFACTORY BALANCE ON THE YEAR. NEW FINANCE CHAIRMAN. The annual finance meeting of this society was held at Mold on Monday, Mr C. Murles?, Wrex- ham, being in the chair. otes of condolence were passed with the relatives of the late Mr P. P. Pennant, who was a trustee of the society and chairman of the Finance .Committee for over twenty years; the late Mr Alfred Ashworth, Horsley Hall, one of this year's vice-presidents; and the late Mr Richard Owen, Rhuddlan. Mr A. E. Evans, Bronwylfa, Wrexham, was elected chairman of the Finance Comimttce in the late Mr Pennant's place; Mr H. W. Buddi- com, Pcnbcdw Hall, Nannerch, was elected to the vacant trusteeship; and Colonel H. R. L. Howard was elected to the vacancy on the Den- bigh District Committee. The question of removing the office o'f the secretary (Mr T. Welsby) from Rhyl to Mold was considered, and the suggested change was favourably received, Mold being regarded as a much more central place for the society gene- rallv. It was decided to bring the matter under further consideration at another meeting. The Auditor (Mr E. Noel Humphreys) sub- mitted the annual balance sheet, which was con- sidered very satisfactory, showing a total profit S, of S118 on the last year's working, after taking into account the cups presented to the Liverpool Royal Show. > The Finance Committee's report on the past year's work is as follows:— "Your Finance Committee, in submitting their 68th annual report, arc this year in the happy position of being able to congratulate its mem- bers once more upon a further improved financial success. The annual show was held at Mold on August 11th, in delightful weather. There were several other large shows held on the same day in various districts, but these did not affect the attendance at this show, as all previous records in this Society's history were broken. "The balance sheet is this year being issued about the usual time, and there is still outstand- ing over S20 in subscriptions. Your committee are to be congratulated at being able to announce a credit balance of over B118 on the year's work- ing, after giving two JE5 cups as a donation to the Royal Show, which was held at Liverpool. "The best thanks of the Society are due to Mr H. W. Buddicom for kindly consenting to act as president for the year, and also for the hand- some donation he gave to the local funds. The Society's thanks are also due to the vice-presi- dents for the liberal support they gave to the local funds, and further to Mr A. E. Evans, Wrexham, for the very handsome cup he pre- sented to the Society in lieu of the one he won outright in 1909. The Society have also to thank the Mold and District Local Committee for E199 16s 6d, this being the amount raised for the local prize fund; and the following donors of special prizes:—Molassine Co., Ltd., Greenwich; Messrs Dewar and Sons, Walker and Sons, J Haig and Co., Tholeys, Ltd., Fulwood and Bland, Day and Sons, Ltd., Crewe; Thorley, London; Mykrol Co., Ltd., etc. "The new departure made in 1907 in the pou!- trv, pigeon and dog sections, namely, the throw- ing open to the United Kingdom of classes in these sections, was continued," and the response from exhibitors had justified this action of the Society. "It is with deep regret your committee have to announce this year, through death, the loss of several old and very valuable members, namely, Mr P. P. Pennant, J.P., who for the past 20 years had been chairman of the Finance Com- mittee; Sir Alfred Jones, Bart., Mr Alfred Ash- worth, J.P., and Mr Richard Owen, Rhyl. "The membership roll is not yet nearly so large as it ought to be for a counties' Society, although thirty new members have joined the Society during the rar; but ten have been lost through death, removals and other causes. It is to be hoped that each member will make a very special effort during next year to induce at least one new member of join the Society, and thus make the list of members one worthy of the counties of Denbigh and Flint." Next year's show is to be held at Wrexham on August 11th.

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English and Welsh Markets CATTLE. —— LIVERPOOL, Monday.—TLece was practj* oally DO alteration to report in to-cla^s trade fom cattle. DeÎOOilldl again m od slow ait. late rate^fc Prime beasts were the only classes in demand* Sheep supply much answer. slow, bt £ firm, at Kist week's quotations for cnall Woet sorts. Stroiug sfaee-p a bad trade at about 2a peT head deoiine in value. Rough sorts no. glected, Prices:—Beef, 6Jd to 4d; mutt<m, 8d to 4gd per lb. At -marlcefc: 1163 cattle and 6029 sheftp. SALFORD, Tuesday.—A slow market all round, and all classcs of cattle and sheep un- changed at about last week's prices. Quotation:; Cattle, 4|d to 6|d; sheep, 4^d to 7|d; calves, 6gd to ScL At market: 174 fewer cattle; 193Q fewer- sheep calves, 94. BIRMINGHAM, Tuesday.— Moderate supply, and business a shade better. Best Hereiorda sold at 7 to 7id per lb., shorthorns 7d to 7d;, bulls and cows 42cl to 5 wether sheep 7sd tal Sd, ewes and rams 4 to 6d. tc-wer pigs offer- ing and a steady demand, bacons realising 10s 6d, cutters lis to 115 6d, porkets 12s to 12s ód, and sows 9s W per score. CORN. LIVERPOOL, Tuesday.— Wheat market cloa- ing slow, trade ooeieiuded ld per oontal under, Friday's currencies. Flour, retail damond prices unchangied. Maize, quiet irade; nixe4 American 4s 7d, Senian 4s 7J, Plata 4s 2kd per cental. B-aans. peas and oats steady, un- changed. Barley turn easier. WOOL. BRADFORD, Monday.—In consoqueaioe of great* er fiinrmleas in A'uaral.ia, future pllicles for ni-orinow have been generally advanced by gd in the pound, and super sixties for January-February delivery atre now quoted at 27gd; spot price is firrm at 2ogd. Crossbrede are quiet, and there is a gen- erai d^osiiaon to awaat opening sales in Now Zealand. Prices remain f1:.m. with forties at 14d w d. BANGOR MARKET. MEAT, .U U JL 1 J:.II, and EGGis. IRRELI butter, Is 2d per lb.; eggs, 8 for Is; larish, Danish, and Canadian but&ais, lid to Is 3d par lb.; beef, 7d to lOd per lb.; mutton, 7d to -,Cd per lb.; Teal, 7d to IOd per lb.; pork, Sd to Iota per lb.; ham, Dd to Is 2d per It. bacon, 8td to Is per lb.; Ú.t pigs, 4|d to Jld per lb. FISH, POULTRY AND GAME.—Chickens, 4s Qd to 56 pec oouple; fords, Is Gd to 2s each;, ducklings, 2s 9d to 6s each; hares 2s 6d to 3s 6d each; rabbits, 6d to fad each; pigeons, Is 4d per braee pheasants, 5.-3 6d t-o ras per brace; partridgea 4s 6d per braee; wild ducks, 5s 6d per brace; geese, 8d per lb.; smoked salmon, Is 6d per lb.; soles, Is to Is 4d per lb.; tuxbot, Is 2d per ib. brill, Is per lb. halibut, 9d per lb. lemon soles, 9d per lb. plaice, 4d to 6d per lb. whiting, 4d to 6d pea: lb.; dabs, 4d per ib. gurnets, 4*1 per lb.; hake, 4d per lb.; cod* 4d to 6d per lb.; liaddocks, 4d per Ibj lobsters, Is 6d per lb.; prawns, Is per F. shrimps, 5d per pint. SRUIT AND VEGETABLES. Petatoet 241bs. for Is; carrots, Id per lb.; turnips, Id lb parsnips, Id per [b.; cabbages, 2d 10 3d each caulino-wefrs, 2d to 4d each rhubarb, Id per lb.; celeTy, 3d per stick; lettuce, Id each; leeks, Id each; cucumbers, 3d to Sd each: vegetable marrows, 2d to 6d each; grapes (English), Is to 2s per lb.; do. (foreign), 4d to Sd per lb.; mellons, 3d to Is .each; tomatoes, 4d to Sd per lb.; apples, 2d to 6d per lb.; pears, 3d to 6d per lb. CARNARVON, SATURDAY.—Fresh butter, la 2d per lb. eggs, 12 for Is; fowls, 5s to 5s 6d per oouple; ducks, 3s to 3s 3d each; beef, 7d to 9d per lb.; mutton, 7d to 9d per lb. lamb, 8d to 1Gd per lb.; potatoes, 2s 3d to 3s per 112 lbs. Baoon pigs, 4^d to 4gd per lb; BOWS, 3gd per lb.; porkets, 22s to 26s per head; geese. 6s 6d to 7s each. LLANGEFNI, Thursday.— Butter, Is Id per, lb.; eggs, 10 for Is; beef, 7d to 9d per lb. mutton, Cd to IOd; iamb, 8d to IOd; veal, 7d to 9d; pork, IOd; fat pigs, 5d per lb.; little pigs, 17s to 20s each; fowls, Is 6d to Is lCld tueh; ducks, 2s to 2s 6d each; oats, 136 to 14s per quarter. LLANRWST, Tuesday.—Fresh butter, Is per Ib.; fowls, 46 to 5s per couple; ducks, 5s per couple; eggs, 10 for Is; potatoes, 2s 6d per cwt.; beef, 3d to Is per lb. mutton, 7d to lid; veal, 8d to lid; pork, 8d to lOd; uamb, lOd to Is; fat pigs, 5d per lb. PWLLHF/TJ, WednestLay. —Butter, lid to le; eggs, lis per 120; geese, 5s 6d; ducks, 3s 6d to 4s per oouple; chickens, 3s 6d to 3.s 9-d per oou- ple; fowls, 2s per couple; porjc, 7d rto IOd; mutton, 6d to 9d; beef, 7d to lOd; fat pigs, 4Nj wool, 9Jtd to llid.

NORTH WALES LAW CLERKS. MEETING AT CHESTER. Tho members of the Chester and North Wales Law Cterks' Society held thear first gene-Tat, meeting at, the Town Hail, Chester, on Satur- day. There wee a large abteaid)aoo» of cledaj from Chapter fmd other towns in the district. Tite rules of the Society, as drafted by a sub- canmBittee, were discuaxd amd adOfsted, and the officers ajid committee for the ensumg year were elected. A letter was read from Mr R. Fiirmor, the preRkkjit otf the Chester end North Waies Incorporated Law Society, ooagraitnIreting the Society on its formation, and intimating his de- sire to become rte first Hfe member. The move- ment is enthusiastically received, and it is hoped that those law olerks wiho have not yet signified their ion of icwwtw witi do SQ. Applica- tions should be addressed to the honoriary secre- tary, Mr A. Ü. Daviee, St. Wwburgh-etrwjew Cheated