The North Wales Chronicle and Advertiser for the Principality

iØ.irtb, ctUartfiifles, and #eat!u. ,1/v ,.r Birtht, Matrriaott, an' Death*, should be authenticated 2by r hi name and addr. rfIM wnders, or transmitted tma .uofcow accredited Agents. We b.tMi''t""ate. that In future notices of Births and Mai- ??swiii be charged as 'dverUsement. at the uniform ratn !.f0ne Shilling .ach; and except where the p:trty sending has an account at the office, prepayment must be made, or the notice will not appear If more convenient to the ..nder, pay ?mMbe'Mde In Red Postage Stamps. Obituary notice. ? be iMerttd/fM as heretofore. BIRTHS. On thegth hut, the wife of Mr.Thomas Lewis. Frondeg, Ban- 0 a son, goo;the h t?t, the wife of G. P. Picton J ones, Esq., Yorke. house, of a IQD. DEATHS. on the 24th inst., aged art, "r Jobn Jones, tailor, Cadnant, formerly of Twlicacwn, l.landegfan, Anglesey. On the 6th inst., aged 63, Mr, John Ellis, letter carrier, Mach- niUtih. ?. the 11th In.t., at Ofth Terrace, aged 3 years, Annie Lam- Jrt the only beloved child of Frederick and Dora Corney. On the 10th inst., aedE Arthur Watkin, youngest son of the late Edward Owen, Rsq of Maesmynan, Denbighshire. On the 7th inst., aged 5 years, William Henry, son of Mr. John Jones, Commercial traveller, Manchester. On the 8th inst. Robert D. Jones, son of Mr. D. Jones, steward rl Penyrorscdd Quarry. On the 5th Inst., aged 73, Mr, Robert Foulkes, plumber, of Henllan-street, Denbigh. nn the 6th inst, at the residence of her sister, 39, Spring- field aced S3, Ellen, daughter of the late Mr. Owen Owen, solici- tor, of Carnarvon. on the 9th tnst. "It 3, Grove villas, Osmaston-road, Derby, in vi.roth Tt'r the Rev. Frederick Parry, B D, formeriyiaeum-  ? Paul's, BO\lhton, Chester, and afterwards for 15 years ?antbmt of St. Clement's Church, Toxteth park, Liverpool. N the 3rd inst., at HotyweU. aged 36 years, Mr. Thomas G dK Z, \niner MCond son of the late Mr. James Simon, formerly X'M' and Child Inn, Ho)yweU. On the ISth ult. at Mold, Elizabeth, widow of Francis Pring. yAq" isie of Taunton, Somerset, aged 70. On the 4th inst at Llandegai. of consumption, aged 32 years, John William Jones. Quarryinan.

T?mo?ON THE BOROUGH FRANCHISE BILL.—Among th membfr? who voted for Mr. Baine?'o bill for the ex tf.!nn n! the franchise we find the foUowias :-Colonel  H. A. Bruce, h. L. Dillwyn, Sir John Han.  William Iorm, Sir Hugh Owen, Lord Clarence «er' FT I'U. W. Owen ShuUev, C. R. Talbot, C. R ?ev H. H. "¡nan, and G. H. WtmUey. Ag?in.t- Bjc?rd Bu)ke)ev, Lord Richard GTosvenor, D:wid Jone-' T. tfahiwaring, P O. Morgan, Major Morgan, folonel Pennant, David Pugh, T. Rowley, Sir John; Colonel pc Nl l u, Walsh, Colonel Williams, C. W. Wynn, and W. W. R. Wynne. DEATII OF SIP. DAVID DAVTES, R.C.H., M.D.—We have to record the death of Sir David Davies, K.C.H., M.D., who died at Lucca, Italy, a few days since, aged 72 years. The deceased was the only son of Robert Davies, Esq., of LJwyn, Cardiganshire, by the youngest daughter of John Price, E-q., of liliosybedw. He was born in 1763, and married in 1819, to Mary Anne, youngest daughter of the Rev. Joliu Williams. He re- ceived the Guelphic Order from William IV. a few days previous to that monarch's decease, and was knighted by (lueen Victoria shortly after her Majesty's accession. He was for some time in practice at Hampton, but left that town OR bejn appointerl physician to William IV. and the late Queen Dowager, whom he had attended professionally upwards of five years previous to their ac- j cession.

RAILWAY COLLISION" NEAR MENAI BRIDGE. Ou Tuesday evening last a report reached Bangor that an accident of an alarming nature had occurred that evening to the Carnarvon mail train, at a point between the tunnel and the Menai Bridge Station. The report, as usual, was accompanied by exaggerated statements as to the number of individuals killed and injured, &c. but from enquiries made on the spot we ascertained it to be only a rather severe collision, attended, we are happy to state, by no loss of life, but causing consider- able damage to the Company's property, and some slight injuries to the passengers. It appears that the incil train from Carnarvon arrived at Menai Bridge at 8 48 p.m., the down train from Chester being then overdue since 8 30 p m. Just as the foi-iner was about crossing the Carnarvon branch to the up main line for Bmgor, the engine of the Chester down train came in violent contact with that of the mail, the consequence of which was that the two engines were thrown off the line, and one ran into a second class carriage (fortunately unoccupied at the time)and smash- ed its front compartment to pieces. So great was the concussion that one or two buffers were completely cut off, and heavy plated iron sheetings severed off the engines. Some carriages of the Carnar- von train were also precipitated with violence against the rocks which lay on each side of the line, The drivers and stokers connected with both trains when they saw that the collision was inevitable saved themselves by jumping off the engines, but several of the passengers were much shaken and bruised. Dr. Thomas, Westbury Mount, Menai Bridge, being sent for, was immediately on the spot, and examined eighteen passengers, all of whom he reported might proceed on their journey to Holyhead, with the exception of a young woman named Elizabeth Hughes.who had her nose frightfully cut, and upon whom he had to make an operation. The up mail train from Holyhead having arrived picked up seven other passengers from the Carnarvon train, more or less severely inj ured, who were promptly attended to in Bangor by Doctors Hughes and Richards. All were pronounced out of danger, and those who did not reside in Bangor proceeded on their journey in a day or two after. The guard (William Thomas) who was in the van at the time of the occurrence received rather severe contusions and cuts about the hcall and face, but is now doing well. Upon hearing of the accident an engine and a num- ber of hands were immediately despatched trom Bangor station to the scene of disaster, where, under the suo perintendence of Mr. Saunders, superintendent, the debris was cleared away, and the traffic, which was only impeded for a short time, resumed with the least pos- sible delay. Two engines and twelve carriages were conveyed to Bangor for repair in the morning, and some of them (especially the engines) bore evident marks of the violence and severity of the collision. It would appear the blame of the accident rests with the driver of the Carnarvon train, Hugh Williams, who ought to have noticed, on leaving the station, that the danger signal was up. In justice to him, however, we should state that he says the signal was down at half- angle when he started, and that before he reached it, it was afterwards put up, but too late for him to prevent the collision. This, of course, will be a subject for in- vestigation by the railway authorities, whose interest it is to protect their own property, and to see that the lives of the public are not jeopardised by the negligence of their servants. We may add that this is the first accident of the kind on this part of the line, and it is certainly not too much for us to say that the Chester and Holyhead is one of the best managed lines in the kingdom. But we have often heard it remarked that the point of diver- gence for Carnarvon from the main line might bo con- siderably improved; what engineering or other diffi- culties now stand in the way of that improvement, we cannot say, and are not able to pronounce an opinion.

ABERDOVEY. PETTY SESSIONS. Friday, May 5.-Before M. T. Pugh and John Pugh, Esqrs. There were no cases of any importance at these See. sions. P.C. Jones, of Corris, charged two men with being drunk and riotous, aud they were each fined 10s. and costs. A filiation.—Mary Evans v. J. Jones.—Ordered to pay Is. 6d. per week and costs.

AMLWCH. AMrwca MARKET HALL AND PUBLIC BUILDINGS COM- PANY (Limited) -We are informed that another meet- ing of the Provisional Directors of this Company was held last. week, and that satisfactory progress was re- ported on the subject of the purchase of a site. We have reason to believe that all parties connected with that im- proving locality appear cordially to wish well to their spirited neighbours' undertaking.

BETIIESDA. EMIGRATION.-We hear that large numbers of emi- grants, nearly all quarrymen, are weekly leaving this neighbourhood for the United States. About 40 young ineo left here on Monday last, and were accompanied by their friends and relations to Bangor and Menai Bridge, en route for Liverpool, the point of their embarcation. ST. ANv's.-Ori Friday, the 5th instant, the confirma- tion candidates, and the eatechetical class of this district, numbering about 150 to 200, were invited, by the Rev, D. Thomas, to the parsonage, were they where plentifully regaled with excellent tea, bun loaf, and confectionery. A favourable change in the weather tempted them to some out-door sports, under the surveillance of the Revs. D. Thomas aud J. Morgan Mr. Meredith, Glanogweu and Mrs Davies, St. Aun's. Nightfall putting a stop to their festivities, they departed highly gratified with their evening treat. And on the evening of Wednesday last the choristers of St. Ann's, about 40 in number, partook of their kind pastor's annual treat of a good supper, with a plentiful supply of the genuine English beverage, under the otimamting effects of which, and partwularly of the bowie of punch, they sang several soqga, aud toasted the powers that be as all loyal and true subjects do. After some impressive remarks from the above rev gentlemen on the importance of the duties they voluntarily under- took, and the urgent necessity of being always at their post is the choir, the r'eninffs least terminated with I the National Anthem, and all departed, well satisfied that their services in the church have been appreciated. It may not be unbecoming to add that, on all future oc- casions of this kind, we hope the "punch,"—which, of course, is taken for granted, is henceforth to become part and parcel of all our coming choir suppers—will be contained in the beautiful silver cup her most gra- cious Majesty presented to our united church choirs, when the guests of the evening had the honour of singing before her Majesty during her last visit to Pen. rhyn Castle. THE VOLUNTEERs.-On Saturday, the 6th inst., the 1st and 2nd Carnarvonshire (Penrhyn) Rifle Volunteers, assembled for their monthly drill, under the inspection of Adjutant Peel. Having marched from the armory to their usual drill ground, preceded by the Penrhyn Royal Brass Band, they were formed into a column of four companies, and went through several battalion move- ments in a very creditable stylo. They were also put through the Manual and Platoon Exercises, in which they exhibited a high degree of efficiency. On the ter- mination of the drill, Adjutant. Peel expressed himself as being highly pleased with everything he had seen, and •that the men would stand comparison with an equal number from any regiment of the Line. Later in the day the Volunteers marched through the town of Be- thesda, where the officers Adjutant Peel and Lieutenant H. A. Roberts, treated each man to a pint of prime ale, supplied by mine host, Mr. T. Roberts, of the Star Inn. Before breaking off, Sergeant Barker proposed rounds of cheers to the officers, whose liberality bad just been partaken of; to which the men responded with a hearty good will. We understand that these companies will shortly commence Target Practice, on a new range in the Vale of Nant Francon and as the ground is much more favourable tttau that of the old one we are confident that a high average figure of merit will be attained. 1 LOCAL BOARD OF HEALTH.—The ordinary monthly meeting of this Board, was held at the Douglas Arms Hotel, it this town, on Saturday last, when the following members were present:—Rev. John Evans, (in the chair), Messrs. John Sennar, Hugh Thomas, Kichard Hughes, and W. Y. Hardie, Clerk. The minutes of the last meeting having been real and confirmed, the following business was then transacted. 9trlan District Drainage, ifcc.—The Clerk said that in pursuance of the request of the last meeting he ha,l waited upon Mr. Barber, of the firm of Messrs. Roberts, Barber, and Hughes, and had got a case drawn up for submission to Counsel, setting forth the questions upon which the Board required to be further advised in rela- tion to this private improvement district, and now sub. mitted for their perusal, the case, together with the opinion of W G. Ltimley, Esq., thereon. The Clerk having read the case, pointed out in the opinion those portions bearing most particularly on the mode of pro- cedure for the recovery of the costs and the extent to which the intended works could be carried out, Counsel being of opinion that at present the contemplated work, could not be carried out to the extent the Hoard desired, it was therefore agreed to defer further consideration of the question, and of the course to be adopted ill future, regarding Gerlan Houses and improvements to the next meeting of the Board.. At this juncture of the proceedings, the Chairman being ybliged to retire, Mr. Richard Hughes was elected to the seat, and carried on the business. Alleged Qcrlan Roads encroackme,tts.-Resolved that the Highway Committee do visifctlie place, and report thereon to the next meeting. Nuisanccs.—Resolved that notices be served upon Howell Roberts, to abate the nuisance complained of by the Inspector, and if not removed within the time speci- fied in such notice, that he be requested to summon him forthwith. A complaint by Mrs. TliomaB, of the Ship Inn, against William Roberts, and Godfrey Morton, from whose premises there flows to hers a great nuisance. Notice to be served upon the parties to abate if possible, the nuisance complained of, Mr. Hughes undertaking Iis: agent for one of the persons, to do what could be done. to remedy the evil. Building plans.— Plan of one house for Mr. John Williams, Ogwen Street. Approved subject to the Board's Bye-laws. Plan of Baptist chapel (Gomel Garden) corner of Peny- brvn road. Approved subject to the distances of the adjacent house. as marked on plan, being adhered to. t't m of houses for William Jones, of 31, High Street, Bethesda, intended to be erected in the garden of No. 8S, High Street, with an entrance to the Pantdrainiog Road, submitted, but not approved, the Clerk, having visited the place and advised the Board not to give their appro- val, the site not being fit forsuch buildings at present. Plan of a brew house intended to be erected behind tiae George Inn, Carneddi road, for Mr. Robert Jones. Re- ferred back for further consideration, the dimensions on plan not being sufficiently explicit, or the plan to scale. Penrhyn road complaint.—Resolved that the Inspec- torate as much of the stone deposited by the roadside as he can for the repairs of the said road, he must make the parties who deposited them there remove the remainder at their own cost, otherwise to summon them for the obstruction. Rate Arrears.—A1111 Thomas, of Cilfodan Street, was allowed her rate arrears on account of poverty, the other appellants ordered to be summoned. Cheques for the usual accounts having been signed, the members separated. The Clerk informed the Board that it would be less expensive for him to go up in Hughes' and Littler's 'BlIS, if they would hold their meetings at 2 o'clock p.m., in lieu of one o'clock as at present, which was agreed to, and the Clerk requested to attend future meetings ac- cordingly.

DOLGELLEY. THE IDRIS CRICKET CLUB.—To players and admirers of the manly old English game of cricket, this town promises every indulgence in the pursuit of their fa- vourite game this season. A new club has been started, supported, and patronised by the elite of the place. R. N. Williams, Esq., Lwyn, has been nominated captain, and Mr. Jones, of N. P. Bank, secretary. We expect some very good playing this summer. DOLMELYNLLYN SCHOOL.—Many of our readers are aware that a new minute came into operation lately touching night schools, that they can be examined by the managers of a school previously receiving Government aid, and that the examination papers are to be sent to the managers and opened in the presence of the can- didates, and when the candidates have finished with them they are to be sealed up and returned to the Privy Council Office. This is considered a great improvement over the old system, hence the proprietor and master of this school determined to avail themselves of this al- teration, and the night school attached to the school, held during the winter months, was examined on Tues- day, 2nd inst., when a good per centage passed in the 3 R's. This, surely, is a great encouragement shewn towards the cause of education by our Government, and the manageitt of every National and British School, in I every village and town throughout Wales, should avail themselves of the opportunity to bring about, in addi- tion to the wonderful good they have achieved already, a way to educate our adults, and to diminish at least beer drinking and other pernicious habits prevalent in our country. Besides thus effecting a work of para- mount importance to the well-being of humanity, they would also considerably increase the school funds.

FESTINIOG. Professor Whitworth gave another of his highly amu- sing and marvellous performances at the Town II all on Tuesday last. The audience was numerous and highly respectable. The entertainment was divided into three parts, namely—Chemical experiments, ventriloquism, and music. The Professor acquitted himself iu an able manner, and the repeated rounds of applause given must have been highly satisfactory to that gentleman. Some of the tricks are, to an uninitiated mind, perfectly astounding. It should also be stated that Mr. Whit- worth possesses considerable skill in music, his concer- tina playing alone being well worth the admission money.

HOLYHEAD. I PENY READINGS.—Last Satu,day brought to a close the last of these meetings in the present series. This gathering was more numerous than any previous one, a?d the music was decidoUy superior to the excellent "I' l l-"Ireet li 'I'Ll kind we had had from the New Park-street Chapel Choir, under the able leadership of Mr. l'arry, professor of music, and Mr. W. Jones. AVe belien-e the recitations and readings were almost as acceptable, and it must be a source of pleasure to the promoters that this meeting was so eminently successful, thus encouraging a renewal of the series in the ensuing winter season. We, who have derived such great pleasure as mere spectators and hearers, must be blind iudeed, and even ungrateful, in not acknowledging publicly the services of the life and soul of these useful aud entertaing meetings—J. Lewis, Esq., Froudeg. It was this gentleman who first started the idea of" Penny Readings" at Holyhead; and not satisfied with verbal assistance merely, he has brought to bear all the undaunted energy and activity so charac- teristic of his support to this, as well as to many other good causes at Holyhead. Mr. Gladstone, of the CIIS- tom House, has also displayed seal and perseverance, which we are unwilling to pass by without a passing word of acknowledgment, which we are sure is joined in by those who have derived much pleasureand recreation in the Holyhead Peuny Reading meetings. We trust the promoteis will again resume these pleasant re-unions with the advent of winter. EMBARCATION OF H.R.R. TIIE PRINCE OF WALES — On Monday last the Admiralty Pier was crowded with well-dressed persons, assembled to see the Prince leave for Ireland. His Royal Highness travelled by the Limited Mail leaving London at 7 2-3 a m. ;tti(i reached Holyhead about 2 10, the train having been detained at Menai Bridge by a heated axle, for a few minutes. On reaching the ticket platform a gaily decorated tank- engine was attached to the Post-othce end iloyal car- riages, and drew them -down to the pier. On one side was berthed the magnificent steamer "Victoria and Al,bert"-tlie Royal Yacht, an epitome of everything that is good and splei«lid in shipbuilding, manned by a crew of 120 picked men, and in every respect ready for the voyage, the Captain, (Prince Lainiugen), and his officers all 011 deck in fu]! uniform, and a handsomely covered gang-way leading on board. On the other side of the pier lay the Mail steamer, "Leinster," Captain Slaughter. Under the directions of Captain Priest, R.X., Admiralty Harbour Master, most excellent ar- rangements had been made on the pier to avoid crowd- ing and danger, and yet to permit the attendance of a large number of loyal subject, The whole pier, and all vessels in harbour, as well as the public offices, were gaily decorated with flags. The train Irew up at the gangway, and the Prince of Wales immediately stepped out, accompanied by the Duke cf Cambridge, and fol- lowed by the gentlemen of their respective suits. Amid and in a very few hearty cheers ke walked on bo&rd, and in a very few minutes all his retinue and voluminousbaggage had been carried down, and the gang-board hauled on the pier. The Prince seat up to intimate to Captain Priest his appreciation of the preparations made for him, and then took his place with the Duke of Cambridge on the bridge. The Captain mounted the paddlebox, and with beautiful man of war promtitude, the fine yacht moved away from'tke pier—the crowd cheering vigorously and the Priuec gracefully acknowledging their welcome. The yacht left at 2 24 precisely; in the meantime the mails and general passengers by the train had been taken on board the Leinster," which started soon after the royal yacht had rounded the break-water, and at a rate of speed which would have enabled her—-did not eti- quette forbid—soon to overtake the Victoria and Albert." The weather was magnificent. Another correspondent sends us the following on his raval highness's passing through :-Last Monday the inhabitants of Holyhead were on the qui rive from early morning, all busy in their various schemes to give a right roya- welcome to England's future king; everybody vied with everybody to shew how loyal they were, some in the display of flags, others in the hanging out of bright coloured shawls, and one old friend hung a coun- terpane—all, of course, true Welshmen and loyal sub- jects. It was in the direct line from the Railway Sta- tion to the Admiralty Pier that gave the most eloquent effect to 'its loyalty in flags-liardly a dwelling formed an exception—and it was truly pleasant to witness the diversity in that line. The Railway Station, under the s«Aperintendence of our active and much esteemed sta- tion-master, Mr. C. Massingberd, had been most neatly decorated, and Mr. R. Pritchard, superintendent of the locomotive department, had the pier-head engine ac- tually converted into a garden of evergreens and varie- gated flowers. At 2.5 p.m. the royal train made its ap- pearance at the Holyhead town station, and it was there covered by living specimens of loyalty in the form of local officials. Some were on the engine, the guard's van was crowded, and a vast number on the tops of the carriages—all but the royal « £ .loon were literally covered by blue coats and dazzling buttons. It was a grand sight to witness this interesting load drawn by a flower- garden engine, amidst the hurrahs, and again hurrahs, from the Old Station, along Tanylan to the Old Pier, and thence to the Admiralty jetty. The arrangements here were perfect, and every facility had been studied to give the spectators of every grade their wiebe(I-for sight. The red, white, and blue tickets were most li- berally dispensed by the officials, and yet there was no crushing Everything passed off in the pier arrange- ments with mathematical precision, This was owing to the careful pre-arrangements of Capt. Priest, K.N., Queen's harbour-master, Holyhead, who was, as we are informed, introduced as a token of esteem for his praise- worthy exertions by his Serene Highness Prince Leinin- gen, to H.R.H. the Prince of Wales. The Prince, ac- companied by the Duke of Cambridge and Earl Spencer, stepped from the royal saloon and appeared in excellent spirits. He is his royal father in every inch of him. He has that eloquence and softne-ss in his smile and eyes, and his manner in every movement betrays grace becoming of England's greatness. In less than ten minutes the royal yacht Victoria and Albert steamed off amidst the deafening cheers of Mona's noble sons, and the waving of cambrics by hundreds of fair maidens and matrons. On our return from the pier we were bound to witness the City of Dublin Co.'s display of flags by the direction of Capt. Tully, UN.; of the Railway Engineer's works by Capt. Risk, R.N.of the beautiful pleasure giounda of Capt. Priest, R.N., still more beau'¡ ti6ed by a string of colours; and of Capt. R. R. Jones, who, judging from the tasty display of colours in front of his residence, was uuwilliug to allow any one at Holy- head to out-vie him in tokens of loyalty. Capt. Rigby, of the Holyhead harbour works, displayed several flags on Us grounds and on the breakwater. Suspended above one of the railway gatemen's watch-house was the following William Saville, gate-opener to H. R. H. Prince of Wales." Of course this was the last method employed by Holyhead to display sincere loyalty to the Queen's eldest and England's noblest son.

LLANERCHYMEDD. THE MAY FAIR.—This large fair was held here on Saturday last, the 6th inst. The weather was all that could be desired, and the number of people present ex- ceedingly great. There was a great number of horses and cattle on sale, which, in spite of the scarcity of pro- vender, were in excellent condition. Owing to the rains in the early part of last week, these were sold at very high prices. Several stallions were also shown, which were greatly admired. It would be well if the inhabit- ants here made some provision against horses being shown upon the high street, as several persons narrowly escaped being hurt on Saturday last; some of the fields in the immediate neighbourhood of the town would have been far more suitable for the purpose.

LLANGEFNI. I NEW FAlft.-The second new fair established in this town during thie year was held on Monday, the 8tli in- stant, and proved a complete success, far more so than anticipated by any of its most sanguine promoters. There was a capital collection of prime cattle, &c., and a brisk demand, at an advanced price. There was also a Bur- prising attendance of dealers. In the afternoon, the show of horses was most commendable, and many sales were effected-we know of two instances where jESO was paid for cart horses, the purchaser being Mr. David Parry, Kuthin, one of the horses being reared by Mr. Thomas Jones, Felin Llynon, and the other by Mr. Rd. Parry, Ty'nyllan, Llangwyllog, which certainly, at the present state of the market, was a very high price. Judging from the general appearance, the vast amount of business transacted, the numerous attendance of deal- erp and farmers on this first occasion, this fair will fti. dently, in course of a few years, prove to be one of the most important in the Island. There is also » warm an I general feeling among the farmtr. and dealers for another new fair, to be held about, t) e middle-of Febru- ary and the reasons assigned for t1 e desirability of this extra fair are indeed very cogent—not a siagle. fair being h,.I,11n thi Island during this month, though some of the most important fairs in England are held early itt March, such as Leicester, &c., at:d it is almost a matter of impossibility for the Welsh drovers to procure a stock for these fairs, and they labour under a great disadvan- tage in consequence of no fairs being held in the Island during that time of the year and in order to obtain a supply, they have no other alternative than that trou- ble -ouie and expensive one of traversing the country, which is attended by great inconvenience for both par- ties concerned. W e doubt not but in due time we shall be able to advertise this contemplated and needful new fair. THE RIVER.-The Cefui, for some cause unknown to its for some week < in the commencement of the sew", has not yielded sport in the abundant manner, it wonted scircely any trout having been killed, and those of very diminutive size. However, we are happy to state tti; t- a sudden change has come over the "spirit of the (leer, and recently some excellent sport has been enjoyed by divers parties, and the river appears to abound in fine trout. On Saturday, the 6th instant-, Master John Hughes, Mona Drug Ilall, went out, and in the course of a few hours returned home with an excellent basket 81ioi-t? and killed of fish, having experienced some rare sport, and killed upwards of 20 fine trout, weighing, in the aggregate, eleven pounds and a half. This marvellous juvenile pro- digy in the piscatory art has hitherto been far more successful than any other party, and is a most expert angler.

CAPEL GARMON. LIrER.\Ry'hI!TIlI'Gs,-This village is within five miles of the market town of Llanrwst, pleasantly situated amidst mountain scenery of the most romantic kind. One of those bardic congresses and competitive meetings, in which the Cymry so much delight and cherish with so much esteem, was held here en Saturday the 6th inst. These meetings may well be termed the nursing mothers of literary talent amongst the people of Wales, stimulating them to exertion in intellectual culture, and affording them an opportunity of gathering laurels, to acquire distinction, and a name" amongst their coun- trvmen. A commodious tent was erected in a field close to the village, decorated with the laurel and the bay." The business commenced shortly after one o'clock, at which hour a procession was formed, headed by a drum and fife baud from Fentrevoelas and went to meet the chairman, the Rev. John Pritehard, the Incumbent of the parish, who took the post assigned him, and dis- charged the duties connected with it, with great ability. We need hardly say, that a large concourse filled the tent, and that among them were many of the fair maidens of Cambria. The meeting being opened, several bards addressed the meeting in poetical compositions, after which the chairman delivered an address to the follow- ing efrëct That Literary Societies are beneficial in the same sense as knowledge itself is beneficial, as the former are titittlierneanstoftttain the latter. He proved, that there is in the nature of society, even when it does not impart any direct knowledge, a power to enable the members to form an acquaintance with each other, and to foster in their bosom a spirit of unity and love. Their advantages in this country were great, but it was their duty te bring those advantages within the reach of the generality of the inhabitants and one of the best means to communicate good and sound information to the people is a Literary Society. Knowledge was always valuable and worthy of all the efforts made for its attain- ment, but it was right that they should endeavour to ease the way for the obtaining of it, and by so doing they would confer a great blessing upon the ignorant and uneducated. When a Literary Society was established it was generally intended for the work- ing olasses, or for those whose daily avocations did not permit them to consecrate their time to the various branches of literature. When that was properly con- sidered, they might easily conceive a certain adaptness in the nature of the preparation, and the objects sought for in the establishment of such institutions. It was that practical and general knowledge which tended to aflapt and elevate persons as useful members of society, that they desired to communicate to each other. Let them then establish and encourage Literary Societies iu every part and corner of Wales until ignorance shall be driven out of the country, and may knowledge be enabled by its own latent, power to arouse the indolent youths from their slumbers, to improve and cultivate their minds umtil they safely arrived at the loftiest pinnacles of knowledge, upon which their future greatness and glory as men depend. If Chapel Garmon had been behind other places in raising a Society of that kind, let them now see it is established with such a prospect, use the motto Excelsior," and to go forward and persevere n'ltil they may be able to surmount every difficulty that may arise against them. The prizes given were as follows:— 1. For the best six verses on The prosperity of the Capel Garmon Literary Society. Six compositions were received, the one signed Glan Eyarth," (Mr. Elias Jones, letter carrier) was pronounced the best, and his representative invested by Mrs. Pritchard. 2. To the child under twelve years old who would re- peat best the first eleven verges of the 2nd chapter of St. John. The best was Mary Roberts. The second prize being divided between Hannah Hughes, Shop, and E Roberts, Man, and the unsuccessful were all presented with a shilling each through the liberality of Mr. Thos Roberts, and Tudur Arfon. 3. For the best essay upon the Antiquities of Capel Garaion. The adjudicator upon this subject was the Rov. Owen Jones, Pentrevoelas, who said that he was tony to have to announce that not one composition was received, although the parish was full of places of great renown in past ages such as the Old Cromlech (one of the largest and most perfect in Wales) Rhyd-Llan-Fair, Llwynau, Niaen Pebyll, Maes-y-Gariiedd, Bryndinas, &c. But he hoped that the committee would again give the same subject towards the next year's meeting and a worthy production might be received by that time. Choir-" Warton." 4. Competition in singing the duett, The Cuckoo," tie prize was given to Mr. Robert Jones and Co., who were invested by Miss Anwyl Roberts. Mr. John Jones, (loan ap Gwilym) schoolmaster, Tre- friw then read his poem on the Spring which gained the first prize at Llanrwst, on Good Friday last. 5. Mental Arithmetic. The children who competed 01 this subject were examined by Mr. J. Roberts, School master, Pentrevoelas, and the first prize was awarded to John Davies, Llanisaf. 6. Five competed in reading a portion of the Awdl Gwledd Belsassar" by the late Ieuan Glan Geirionydd, when the prize was divided between Vr. Jonathan Hughes and Mr. Richard Jones, Nebo, who were invest- al by Miss Williams, Waterloo inn, Bettws-y-Coed. 6. A prize for the best essay on The wisdom of pre- paring towards sickness and old age." The chairman read his adjudication upon the six compositions received, three of which possessed a considerable degree of merit, but the best was the one signed, "Methusalah," Mr. Wm. Owen, Nebo, who got the prize and was invested by Miss Jones, the New Inn, Llanrwst. 7. Children under ten years old competing in singiag the solo" VI hen I was a little child." As many as fifteen came forward, and sang very well considering their age. The first prize was divided between Hannah Hughes, Shop, and Elisabeth Jones, Llan. The Rev. 0. Jones kindly presented Owen Jones, Nebo, with a prire, he having snng it so well. 8. A prise for the stanzas to the Sleeper in a Place of Worship," was awarded to Mr. J. Williams, White Horse, Capel Garmon. 9. Mrs. Pritehard and Mrs. E. Thomas, Mmesgarnedd's reward for the best pair of Brown Stockings (Hosanau cocliddu'r ddafad') was given to the one sigrned lluth," Mrs. Ellen Roberts, Moel-yr-iwrch, who also was invest- ed by Mrs. Pritehard. Hi. A prize for the best singer of the solo, Jephtha's Daughter (females only to compete). Five came for- ward, the best being Mary Alice Jones, Orseddwen. 11. For the best speech ou "Nerth Cymdeithas." Two only competed, viz., Messrs. Henry Jones and Win. Owen, Nebo. The judges awarded the latter to be the best, though the majority of the audiesice otherwise de- cided, and rather au angry feeling was exhibited between them, as one of the judges was rather too personal in his remarks. The afternoon meeting terminates all joining in sing- ing tlie National Anthem. The evening meeting commenced at half-past ifve, whin the Rev. J. Pritehard again took the chair, and complimented the meeting on the-lppoaranee of so large a concourse of people, and hoped they would all enjoy the proceedings that were to be .witnessed, with delight. He called upon Mr. 0. Cethiu Jones, Penmachno, to conduct the meeting. Mr. Jones then delivered a short speech, an<l, as •usual, replete with )iuzuotir, and comprising meuy ex- cellent observations on ancient usages, advocating pro- gress in conjuntion with literary meetings. He then calitd on the bards present to deliver their poetical ad- dresses, when several answered to the call. 1"2. A prize for the best essay on the Chief Deficiencies oftthe Sunday School. Six compositions came to hand up')n this subject. The adjudicator, in his remarks up- on these essays, was very severe upon the practice that now generally prevails, viz., of copying other people's work, and sending it in to competitive meetings as their ow;). production. He was afraid, if anything would be Fie death of literary societies, that this practice would fee the cause of it. The one signed Glair Aber," "tttcugh the best in the lot, was an exact copy of a prize • essay upou the same subject at the Wrexham L^istedd- ,1,,<1." He therefore awarded the first prize to "LJai l1a'r lleiaf" (Mr. William Jones, Uidart-godard), and the second prize to "Demosthenes FychaH1 {Mr. William Owen, Nebo). 13. A prize for the best singer of the solo, "Myfanwy Fyelian," was carried by Mr. Wm. Jones, Bancog. Solo by Mr. W. W. Thomas, Pentrevoelas. 14. A prize for the "'iaest lines (Hir a thoddaid) to the NelV Church of Capel Garmon. The frst and second prizes were equally "divided between u Cymro" and Brodor." Mr. Jones (loan ap Gwilym 1, Trefriw, an- swered to the first; -and Mr. T. WtUiams (Tudur Arfou), to the second. 16. Four children-competed in making a Bill, the best being Evan Hughes, Shop. Song by Mr. Williams, Muriau, and.iriends. 16. A prize to youths under sixteen years old for the best essay on John the Baptist. The first prize-a book, "Y Dwvfol Oraclau," by Nicanrler-was awarded to Richard Jones, Nebø, and the second do Evan Hughes, Shop. 17. For the best 'Wooden Spoon .(Llwy bren). Mr. J. Hughes, Shop, read his adjudication upon the spoons received for competition, and very humorously pointed out the defects and merits of each. He pronounced the one bearing the signature, "Un or coed," the best, and "Un o'r Garmons" .the second best. Mr. J. Jones, Bron haul, answered to the first, and Mr. E. Thomas, Capel Garmon, to the other. 18. A prize for- singing the trio, "I bawb gwnaeth Duw y ddaear," was given to Mr. Robert Hughes and company. Choir-Anthem. 19. A prize for repeating by heart twelve verses from the tenth chapter of St. Luke. Four children came forward, who did their work creditably, the best being Anne Jones and Jane Roberts, Llan. 20. A prize for the best stanza to the Pistyll Bach." Mr. John Jones read the adjudication upon the twenty- eight received. The prize was awarded to Mr. J. Jones, (loan ap Gwilym), Trefriw, but being out of the district, he was declared to be disqualified from takiug it. 21. For the best isioging of the tune "Dusseldorf." The Yspytty choir, under the leadership of Mr. D. Jones, Padog, carried away the prize. 2 A prize for tile best speech upon the Necessity for all to pay their debts, was given to Mr. Wm. Owen, Nebo. 23. The adjudication upon the essays on the Best means to cultivate the minds of the young, was read by the Rev. S. Price. He pronounced the essay of Mr. Griffith Williams, Broil haul, to be the best, and the one of Mr. R. Williams, Nebo, the second best, .who received the prizes, and- were .invested by Master Morgan, the Rectory, Llandudno. 24. For the best exposition of a verse given out at the -time. The prize was divided between Mr. Wm. Owen aud Mr. Wm. Evans, Bronllan. The meeting was often addressed by the bards present, and they were frequently cheered for the several witty remarks made by them. It would be, perhaps, invidious to single one out for special remark, when they all did their part so well. A vote of thanks was accorded to the chairman, the judges, the conductors, the choirs, the treasurer, the secretary, the ladies, and the strangers, and the National Anthem having been sung, the meeting terminated.

CORWEN. LUNQOI.LEN AND CORWEN RAILWAY.—Our leaders will, no doubt, be glad to know that this line was opened for passengers on Monday last, and will be opened for general traffic next Monday, the 15th inst. INQUEST.—On the 8th inst., an inquest was held at Bryn Tavarn, Brynsaintmarchog, in the parish of Gwyddelwern, on the body of a child of the name of David Davies, aged 2 years and 9 months—son of Ed- ward Davies, of Llwyn-biain Mill, before Wm. Williams, Esq Deputy Coroner, and a respectable jury, of whom Mr. John Thomas, was foreman. Deceased was found drowned under the Mill water wheel, and is believed to have been carried there some distance by the current stream that turns the said wheel. It appeared by the evidence given by the mother that he was picked out of the said stream twice before about 12 months previously. Verdict-" Accidental death

MACHYNLLETH. COURT LEET DINNER.—On Friday the oth inst., at the invitation of D. Howell, liiq., the respected steward of the manor of Cyfeilog, the various jurors, constables, homagers, &c., belonging to the manor addembled at the Wynnstiiy Arms Hotel, in this town, to discharge tbe duties of the great Leets, view of Frankledge, aud Court Baron of Sir Watkin Williams Wynn, Lart., tor Easter 1865. At three o'clock in the afternoon ( the company sat down in the Town Hall, to a first rate (tinner, pio- vided by Mr. Rowlands, of the Wynnstay Arms HoteL The chair was occupied by D. Howell, Esq., steward, aud the vice chair l>y Mr. J, Meredith. Amongst the companv present we noticed the Rev. G. Griffiths, Rector of Iiiicliytilletli Rev. Thomas Davies, Rector of Llanwrin Captain Lloyd, Coroner; J. 0. Jones, Esq., Broaygog It. -Anwyl, Esq., Llygwy E. Morgan, Esq., solicitor J. Morgan, Esq., merchant; E. Pllgh, ESQ land agent, UC\llhrYJltnair; .J. IL Rowlands, Esq., Mr. E. Anwyl, J.lwynoll; Dr. Lloyd, Dr. Owen, Mr. Jones, the .School; Mr. Jones, merchant; Mr. Griffiths, ,10. Mr. Moses Hughes, Vr. Jenkins, tanner; Mr. Evans, do., &c., &c. Various toa-ts, including those of Sir W. W. Wyon and family," The Earl aud Coun- tess Vane and family," and the Chairman and Vice- Chairman," were proposed and received with much ap- plause. A pleasant evening was spent and the compauy broke up at an early hour. BOARD OF GUi RDIANS.I"Ile usual fortnightly Tueet- ing of the Guardians of this Union wis hel(I at the Union Workhouse on Wednesday last. The Rev. W. G. Davies, (Jciamaes, in the chair. The following Guar- dians were liresetit :-The Rev. Thos. Davies, Llanwrin, J. F. Jones, Esq., M. E. Lewis, E-q., G nrtbgwynion* Mr. R. Jones, Baclieiddon, Mr. J. Meredith, Penrhyn, Nir. J: Evans, Eglwysfach, Nlr. R. Edwards, Towyu, Mr. It Davies, Pennal, Mr. J. Jenkins, Hengwm, and Mr. D. Davies, Cemmaes. The Clerk, as usual, read the minutes and resolutions of the former meeting which were approved of and signed by the Chairman. The master of the Workhouse reported that the number of paupers in the house at the end of the 5th week was 24. Vagrants, 23. The usual orders being made, the pioceediugs closed.

PORTMADOC. RAINFALL FOR APRIL, 1805. Depth of Utiiri.. Days o STATIONS Kain GaUge. Geratest Fall in 24 hours. *M< £ ^un> STATIONS altt Gauge. T t I Snow, or STATIONS Total in 0 _%lea_ J™ was d I I tne montn[ DeFth ?urement, meas,ured? ft. in. Ft. I'nrtmartoc ..15 20 2.10 j 40 April 6 6 Maentwrog Cac'nycoed 15 2 02 1 47 Õ 3 Fcatiniog—Macnyddol 1 000 g? ?? 5 9 Trawsfynydd 0 7 700 1:04 ?? 8 2 Be,lrlgelertygnn 5 6 KM 9« n' 4 7 Mamrybi-Ccfn 1 1 200 1.93 0.G6 5 11 Carnarvon—Was Brereton 1 35 1 01 0 46 5 g Llanbcris- Glyn Padarn 1 377 1,32 0.84 5 8 Royal Victoria Hotel 1 ^70 1.22 0.69 4 4 Dinorwic Quarry.. 1 10 850 1.10 1 Bethesda—Penrhyn Quarry 5 1000 1.20 0.59 5 6 Brynderwen 1 050 113 000 5 Llanllyfni-t'ilgwyn Quarry 1 500 0.59 0:17 16 10 Bettwsy coed 1 2 70 1.41 I 41 18 1 1 2 70 ]4t ? M 1 Rhiwbryfdir-Rliiwbryf. Quarry 10 1200 33Q 0'87 8 10 Iiianystumdwv—Talarvor 3 60 1.61 059 5 10 i Pwllheli—Bodfean 137 0.38 6 8 11 Clynnog 0.98 050 4 9 Conway 10 15 0.66 0.24 « 5 Bala Dolgelley 43 Ù3 125 '4 8 Aberdaron-Sarn 340 1 <3 0 43 18 11 Am?eMy-Menaifron. 4 9 17 129 1 00,.443 1 18 4 11 I „ Llanfuirynghgrnwy* 6 0 120 0.89 0.20 6 10 E. W. M. Portmadoc, May 6, 1855. PORTMADOC CHURCH.—We are requested to state that tbe Welsh services in connection with the Church in Portmadoc will be continued as heretofore namely, in the forenoon and the evening, with a sermon each service; and that an English servioe will be held at 3 o'clock in the afternoon, with a sermon. This arrange. has been made hy the Rev. T. Thomas, himself. FOSBBAL.—On Monday last the mortal remains of Mr. R. Roberts, of Pensyflog, near this town, were con- veyed to their last resting place in Penmorfa church- yard. A bove 200 persons, friends of the family, attend- ed the funeral, who formed in a procession nearly a quarter ef a mile in length. The deceased was a very useful member of society, and was greatly respected for his probity aud upright conduct in all bis dealings. He was for the long period of 40 years deacon of the Calvin- istic Methodist Chapel in Tremadoe, of which body he was a zealous and consistent member; he was likewise for many years Guardian of the Poor for the parish of Ynyscynhaiarn; and for 25 years he acted as Vice-Pre- sident of the Tremadoe and Portmadoc Friendly Society, and in each capacity he acquitted himself well and cre- ditably.—" The memory of the just is blessed."

PWLLHELI. PETTY SESSrONS.-IVedtiesday, May IO.-Before the Reverends John Owen, Chairman, and St. George Arm- strong Williams, Clerks, and S. O. Priestley, and Owen Evans, Esqrs, A ssault.-Johii Lugg, a sailor who said he was a na- tive of Plymouth, was charged with another person not in custody, as it was stated he had absconded, with having maliciously assaulted and beaten John Thomas, who lives at a farm, called Sychnant, in the parish of Llanaelhaiarn on the night of Saturday last. The offence was clearly proved against the defendant. Fined El 10s., and 19s. 6d. costs, in default to be imprisoned and kept to hard labour for 2 calendar months. The money not being forthcoming, he was conveyed to prison the following day. Surveyor's Accounts,-Severalof these officers appeared and presented their accounts, which after being examined were allowed. Assistant Overseer.-lIfr. Robert Jones, of Penybont, in the parish of Llangian, was appointed assistant over- seer of the poor of that parish, on the nomination of the vestry, at an annual salary of jESO. Drunkeliness.-Evan Griffith of this town, was char- ged by P.C. Robert Jones, with the above offence at the parish of Abererch, on the 21st ult. Mr. Picton Jones appeared on behalf of the defendant and called the latter and also three witnesses who proved the negative. The Bench after due consideration dismissed the complaint. Poor Rates assessments of the parishes of Nevin, Bryn- croes, Edeyrn, aud Meilleyrn allowed and signed. Cattle straying on the ilighways.-Evan Wuliam4 William Thomas, Ann Jones, Thomas Jones were seve- rally charged with allowing certain cattle to be straying on the highways, without having any person in charge of the same; the three first named defendants were lei off on paying Is. 6d., the costs of the summons, and with a caution, the last named defendant was set at li- berty without any costs being inflicted. All these cases were prepared at the instance of the noliCA Bastardy.-Catherine Thomas obtained the usiul order on Richard Jones, except the expenses which ap- peared had already been paid by the defendant as he himself admitted this dy.