The North Wales Chronicle and Advertiser for the Principality

TIDE TABLE FOR BANGOR. JASl''nv. MOBS. KVKN. HMB JANI'ABY. |j l|a in, ft.))). 5 Saturday ha I I: IJ 6 Miiulay 4 1 4 53 1,1 7 7 Monday o b 5 44 HO 8Tuesd.Py C? < 142 ')? ednesday 7 25 8 18 15 1 lU Thnrsdav. 8 44 0 16 9 11 Friday 'J 40 10 VI 1# 10

Mit CHARLES BRADLAUGH, the notorious mem' ber for Northampton, has a brother who seeks to uproot some "of the tares of infidelity which are being sown broadcast in our laud. Mr W. BitADLAUUH has been holding a Church Mission at Shaftosbury, under the sanction of the rector of the parish. The addresses are characterised as stirring, and it is refreshing to learn that they have produced upon the minds of those composing the congregations considerable effect.

Mr GLADSTONE, on Saturday, attained his 74th year, and from all parts there came good wishes by post and over the telegraph wires, to his Welsh home at Hawarden, which from morning till night was the scene of a continual flow of visitors. Even upon his birthday the Premier could not refrain from indulging in cutting down a tree, and a deputation appointed by the Runcorn Liberal Association found him in this wise engaged when they arrived at the Castle, on Saturday afternoon. Of course they ran away with all the chips

WHAT newspaper reader-even he who pretends never to scan the columns set apart to alvertisoiiionts-lias not seen tlio name of HOLLOWAV a thousand times in print ? Who has not been struck with the systematic persistence with which the fame of his pills and oiutment have been enlarged upon ? Mr TuolAs HOLLO WAY was a man evidently born with a silver spoon in his mouth, and that spoon he managed to retain for a period bordering upon a century, dvinj last Wednesday week at the ago of 84. It was iu 1837 that Sir IIOLLOWAY'S advertise- ment first appeared in a newspaper, and although he met with little success at the Outset he was a staunch believer in the efficacy of publicity, and his belief was in the end justified. The duty on a single advertisement at the time ho sought to make known his business was 3s 6d in Great Britian and 2s 6<1 in Ireland. A reduction was subsequently made, and in the year 1853 the duty was repealed altogether. Even as far back as 1842 we find Mr HOLLOWAY expending in the direction of advertisements £ 5000; in 1845, it had increased to £ 10,000; in 1851, £ 20,000; and two years later £ 30,000. At tho time of his death the yearly sum exceeded £ 40,000. But the more he spent in advertising the more money lie found dropping into his coffers. What is the most gratifying circumstance connected with this extraordinary iiiaii-for it must be admitted that he wa3 extraordinary as a successful trader-was that he was munificent to those nooding a helping hand, particularly to philan- thropise institutions. In 1873 he gave a quarter of a million pounds towards the erection of a hospital fortheiniddleclasses, for the insane and incurable. The asylum has sinco been erected on St. Ann's Hill, near Yirginiawater. A few years later, he gave another quarter of a million for the Holloway College, the first stone having been laid a little raere than four years ago. And it is not only America but England that has benefited by the remarkable success of his patient medicines, for although his will has not of course) et been proved he is believed to have bequeathed a large portion of his vast wealth in legacies to charities.

STRAY NOTES. Mr Rathbone, M.P., is now in Italy. Tho Bishop of St. David's is on the C mtinent. Sir Watkin Williams Wynn may be said to be ('tit of dituger. Robert Long, brother of Mr Walter Long, M.P. for Wilts, will be married tc Miss Maud Johnson, of Llanerchydol, on the 17th inst. It is probable that tho members of the Car. narvonshire and Anglosey Conservative Club in Bangor will be addressed very shortly. I see the National Reform Unioll have issued in pauipbiet fortu Air ltathbone's article iil the Xiiiekrntli Century on Local Government and Taxation in England and Wales." The Dean of Bangor's recent lectnre at Car. narvon, on Tho National Religion and the Church of Wales has been issued in pamphlet form in English and Welsh. Mr R. D. Roberts, M.A., D. So., who lectured so ably on Wednesday evening last before the members of the Menai Society, is a nephew of the Rev. D. C. D.ivies, M.A., of Uryn Dinas, Bangor, with whom he is at present staying. Dr. Roland Rogers will give threo organ recitals at the Bangor Cathedral before lie brings to a conclusion his presout series. For next" Monday evening a specially attractive programme has been prepared, particulars of which, I believe, are to be found in your adver- tising columns. The Storm" fantasia is very effective. I am glad that the Carnarvonshire and Anglesey lutirniaryif not being forgotten. From Mrs Harding, who, I believe, is a visitor in Upper Bangor, eaoh female patient received at Christmas, a warm flannel petticoat, and each man a pair of knitted euffs, and also Christmas cards for all; whilo through the kindness of :.?x D"vies, Trebortli, Jiepatientson Christmas Dav h?d 80me ct? ,udheaboM, cawn wd. liams also sent some fruit and bonbons. These instances of generosity are worthy of emula- tion. By the death of Mr Mainwaring, the Phil- harmonic Socieiy will lose a generous and appreciative patron, for he was exceodingly fond ot music, and on the last visit of the society to Galltfaenan tho pleasure he experienced was evidently the result of real gratification. The Mayor of Denbigh has already evidenced the liberality of his principles as well as of his disposition by presiding on Christmas evening at an entertainment of,considerable length in connection with Henllan-street Chapel. As an illustration of the liberality of his disposition lie made provision for an ample meat supply for two hundred poor people on Christmas Day, and the number of well attired children who visited his house on that day from the neighbour- hood of the Green evidenced the fact that some provision was being made for them in addition to the instruction givon them weekly by Mrs Clough and her family. Mr Joseph Lloyd, of St. Asaph, has increased his popularity in St. Asaph by the thoughtful and handsome entertainment he gave the parish church choir on Monday evening. He is one of the warders of the church, and appreciates the voluntary efforts of the choir, and the conse- quence of his appreciation added to his generous disposition was an entertainment for the choir to which they were certainly entitled, as the Rev. Glanffrwd Thomas said, from somebody, but those somobodys" are not particularly prolific, and consequently Mr Lloyd's generosity stands out in all the better relief. The Rev. W. Morton is doing a good work in St. Asaph, in pushing forward a love of music among the class of people who constitute a volun- tary choir, and his kind words of apprecia- tion of the first public effort of the parish church choir on the concert platform were well timed and well deserved. Of course it would be unwise to permit generous promptings to induce too much compliment, but it is not a habit with Mr Morton to speak other than his exact sentiments, and if criticism were neces- sary he would not avoid it. There was a large muster at the annual coursing match, which gives amusement and plenty of exercise to many people in the Vale of Clwyd, and the day had the advantage of being fine but superlatively cold. The sport was also good, from tho true sportman's point of view, which gives as high a place to the character of the chaso as to sport itself. Although the kills were not numerous, and the good courses also meagre, there was plenty of variety of scenery and vicissitude of travel, and ploughed fields alternated satisfactorily with shaggy meadows and formidable fences.

LOCAL & DISTRICT NEWS. BANGOR CATHEDRAL.—Haturduy, five p.m.: Service, Stainer in A anthem, Tliitie, 0 Lord (Kent). Second Sunday after Christmas Day (Epiphany), eight a.m.: Litany and Holy Communion. 11.30 a.m.: Hymns, 75 and 78 service, Barnby in E anthem, Lo, star led chiefs" (Crotch) preacher, the Very Rev. the Dean. Four p.m. Hymns, 80 ard 78; service, Peace in D anthem," Blessed is the man (Goss); preacher, the Canon in Resi- dence. SCHOLASTIC.—Mr George 1-1. Williams, B.A., Cae- derwen, Bangor, scholar of Jesus College, Oxford, has been appointed, out of a large number of can- didates, to the second-mastership of Loughborough Grammar School. The former second master has just received the headmastership of Ashbourne Grammar School, Derbyshire. THE NKW YEAH.—The advent of the New Year was ushered in by the ringing of St. James', Upper Bangor, bells on Monday night and carol singing. The "usual watchnight services were also held in many of the chafels in the city and neighbour- hood. The Volunteer band paraded the streets, which were thronged, and cannon was discharged before and after the birth of the New Year. Mn PUI.KSTON'S ANNUAL CHllIsnHs TIIKAT to the Welsh poor of the East End of London came off on Monday night, at the Zion Chapel Lecture Hall, Whitechapel. A large concourse was assembled, and at seven o'clock a meeting was held at which Mr Puleston, M.P., presided. The hon. gentleman was listened to with ellthusiastiG attention, and other stirring and appropriate addresses were made by the Rev, h Evans, Wesleyan, and several others I of the ministers and missionaries present. Mrs Watts Hughes took charge of the music, and eeveral of the boys from her Boys' Home at Hollcway, and others sang for the edification of the several hundreds of the poorer class of our people who were met together. THE celebrated Thwaytes annual dinner of the clothworkers took place on Wednesday at the Clothworkers' Hall, some 250 being present. The Mayor of Bradford (one of the towns which so largely benefited by the munificent contributions for technical education), and several representative nun from the manufacturing districts were pre- sent. Mr Puleston, M.P.. responded to the toast of the" Houses of Parliament," and in the course of his speech referred to the matter of the city guilds now receiving so much public attention, pre- dicting that Parliament would be slow to wipe out those old landmarks of English life. In speaking of the House of Lords, his reference to Lord Beaconsfield was received with great enthusiasm. MISS MORTON'S COMF.DIE-ANGLAISE COMPANY.— Past experience has tended to show that it is almost useless for those who pose as the managers 01 dramatis companies to place before the citizens of Bangor inferior plays, and still more inferior players. Miss Morton was in this part of the Princi- pality about eighteen months ago. She brought a f!Md company with her, attracted large houses, and left a good name behind her. This being so, it is not at all surprising that upon her re-appearance this week at the Penrhyn Hall, in conjunc- tion with Mr Dobelf, she had nishtly to face those who accorded her a hearty wel- come. The "great moral drama" "The Two Wives "—and it is rightly styled so-waspro. duced on Monday evening, Mr Dobell sustaining the rbte of Hemy, and Mis Morton that of Madeleine, wife of Bertrand. Both acted to the life. The lady to whom the part of the Countess de Bassieres was entrusted, perhaps gave the least satisfaction of all those in the caste. She lacked elegance of speech and refinement, but appeared to greater advantage in the Pantomime placed on the boards on Wedneiday afternoon and ovening. On Tues- day night The Corsican Brothers" was enacted, and on Wednesday Garrick." Everything con. sidered, Mis8 Morton's company iR It cre.1itftble one, To Mr Charles Humphreys (Messrs Humphreys and Parry, ho-ikeellers, Hijh-sfreet.) much credit is dne for looking after the comfort of those who patronised the entertainment. The arrangements he made were complete. EVIIIKXCS OK THE DELCOE.—There is a mountain in North Walqa called Moel Tryfan, which is part of the Snowdoii range, and upon which there is a very valuable slate quarry at a height of 1330 feet above the present level of tho sea. In opening that quarry an immense bed of gravel was found upon the top. This gravel could not have been formed by mAro disintegration of the soil, because it is full of sea shells as perfect as they can be found on the shore -d6J\d shells, that is, not shells which apparently ever lived there, but shells both of the shore and the deep sea whioh had been drifted therein the middle of the gravel. These shells are heaped pell mell oil the gravel on the top of this mountain, and I believe that overy geologist Rdmits that this is marine gravel. I take it that it is quite a sound condu. sion that the SOli. had been up to the top of thnt mountain in very recent times, or that the moun- tain had been down to the level of the sea. I draw a second conclusion from this fact. That sea was not a permanent sea. It was not the cace that the mountain formed tho bottom of the ocean for many years, because we Rhould then have had deposits with shells, living and d'in! as in ths case of the sea terraces àecribec1 hv Mr Smith, or Jordanbill. The Sel. had been essentially transitory in its operation. The second of the con- ditions of the Deluge is in this way fulfilled. Thirdly, it was tumultuous. It has no marks of quiet bedding. These being the facts, what are the conclusions that follow? Is it probable that the mount&Íns of Wales alone were 1400 feet lower than they are now? There mifht be very local, very partial submergence of volcanic mountains nnder the sea, but what I have described happened not in a volcanic district, and Moeltrvfan is not a volcanic mountain. But we are not left altogether to presumptive evidence upon this subject. Wehave similar gravels all over the counties of Lancashire, Cheshire, Staffordshire, and Worcestershire. 111 Cheshire they are found near the town of Maccles- field at 1200 ifeet abovo the level of the sea. and very much under the same conditions. I think, thero. fore, that there is fair evidence that the submer- gence of the land, which in North Wales amounted to about 1400 feet, extended over the whole of the British bland8.-X! £ uit Irgyll, in II Goad Wvrtb." LAST Tuesday the Marquis of Anglesey was elected a member of the Carnarvon Harbour Trust. RDKATH OFTWELSH TRADES UNIONIST.-Mr Parry, well known in Wales as a prominent trades unionise died 011 Sunday, at his residence, near Llanbens. THE RIGHT HON. G. OSBORNE MOnGAN and Sir Robert Cunliffe, Bart., have arranged to address the electors at Denbigh on Tueaday. SIR RICHARD BUI.KELEY'R tenants, on Weduesday, paid their rents at Beaumaris, where they were entertained at dinnerl at the Williams-Balkeley Arms Hotel. BEADMAHIS TowN COUNCIL.—Certain members of the Council met on Tuesday afterlon last, at the Guildhall, but it was decided to adjourn, as it was New Year's Day, and a public holiday in the town. OBITDARY.—Miss Fanning, of Bron Menai, Menai Bridge, and aunt of the present High Sheriff of Anglesey, died at the advanced age of 83, on Sunday. The deceased lady, who was most charit- able to the poor, was highly esteemed by her, neighbours. The funeral took place on Wednesday. NNW MAGISTRATES FOR CABNARVONBHIRK.—The fol- lowing magistrates have just been appointed:—Mr John Barton, Holmedale, Llandudno; Captain N. P. Stewart, Bryntirion, Vaynol, Bangor; Mr John Evans Hughes, Derwen, Nefyn; Mr Charles Henry Darbishire, Plascelyn, Fenmaenmawr; and Dr. Thomas Dalton, 7, South-parade, Llandudno. CARNARVON COUNTY SESSIONS. On Saturday, before Sir Llewelyn Turner and other magistrates, John Jones, plasterer, was fined 403 and costs for salmon poaching in the Gwyrfai river. Mr C. A. Jones prosecuted ou behalf of the river conserva- tors. For assaulting the policeman who en- deavoured to apprehend him, a further fine of 40s was inflicted. ABERYSTWITII COLLEGE.—The Council of the Uni. versity College of Wal6s, Aberystwitii, will meet on Wednesday, the 9th January. The principal busi- ness before the meeting will be to make arrange- ments for a deputation to the Prime Minister, and to determine what steps should be taken with the view of inducing her Majesty's Government to con- tinue the grant now given to the college. BODEDKRN, ANGLESEY.—A lecture ou the late President Garfield was delivered at the Baptist Chapel, on Tuesday evening, December 25th, by Mr G. Palmer Lewis, Liverpool. The chapel wsscrowded to excess. Mr H. Lewis, Llewelyn Lodge, presided. In addition to the leciurc, several views in America, eminent statesmen, warriors, poets, and missioners, were exhibited by means of the magic lantern, which added materially to the interest of the meeting. CHRISTMAS CHAIUTIEs.-The poor of Llanrhos parish are generally well taken care of at this time of the year, and this ChristinaB-tide has been no exception to the rule in this respect. Last week we gave an account of the distribution of gifts at Gloddaeth. This week we understand Mrs Heg'son, of Bryn Maelgwyn, has been distributing tea among the poor and Mrs Arthur Jones, of Deganwy, has been entertaining about thirty of the aged and in- firm at dinner in the new school-room at Deganwy. SEASONABLE BENEVOLENCE.—The poor and needy of the parishes of Llandysilio (Menai Bridge), and Llanfair P.G., have again this year been kindly remembered by the Marquis of Anglesey, his Lordship through Mr Darling, his agent, having sent from Staffordshire, two truck loads of coal for each parish for distribution, under the superin- tendence of the rector and curates. The recipients expressed themselves truly grateful to the noble Marquis for this renewed mark of his lordship's generosity, in providing for them such seasonable gifts. LLANEUORAD.—Clothing Club.—We have pleasure in recording that the annual distribution of this excellent society, which has been established by Mrs Williams, of Parciau, and under whose super- intendence it is carried on, took place at the Home Farm, Parciau, on Saturday week. The number comprised upwards of 80, and in addition to the monthly deposit, a large bonus was given to each recipieut, who appeared very grateful for: the timely relief thus extended to them. At the close of the distribution, the members sat down to that beve- rage which cheers but not inebriates,and which Mrs Williams personally superintended and assisted. THE CHFRCH AT LLANKCCUIAD.—Tuesday, the 25th ult., being the anniversary of our Blessed Lord's Nativity, English Divine service was held at the usual hour, with a celebration of the Holy Com- munion. The Rev. J. Williams (Glanmor), rector, officiated, and preached appropriately from the words Unto us a child is born." Instead of an anthem, Miss 51. A. Cochrane, of the church choir, who possesses a sweet soprano voice, sang a carol with much taste and precision. It is but justice to add that the sacred edifice was very artistically decorated by Miss Pickett, the beauti- ful cross on the pulpit being deservedly admired. ADERYSTWITH COLLEOE.—TO arrange for holding a public meeting in Liverpool, at an early date, to advocate the claims of thft institution to a con- tinuance of the Government grant now enjoyed by it, a meeting was held on Saturday. The general secretary (Mr P. Mostyn Williams) was present, and gave an encouraging account of the meetings held in the Principality to further the object in view. Mr WILLIAMS stated that if the forthcoming bill of Mr Mundella places the intermediate schools of Wales on as satisfactory a footing as the present elementary schools there would be in a few years 2500 young Welshmen in colleges in Wales, and that there need be no fear of the continuance of an ample supply of students for three or four colleges. GWERNAFFIELD NATIONAL SCHOOL.—Diocesan In- spector's Report, examined 8th November, 1883:- his school improves yearly. It passed throughout the classes a very good e xamination in all subjects. I cannot speak too highly of the careful teaching of the pupil teachers. Evans and Smith this year complete the term of their apprenticeship, and after a distinguished career as pupil teachers they each took a first class in Scripture at the general exami- nation for entrance into college. Their well-earned success reflects the greatest credit upon their vicar and schoolmaster. It is with pleasure I place on record my high appreciation of their work, and I wish them all success in the future. Tho presen- tation of a testimonial to these young men will ta,ke place in the Schoolroom, on Friday evening, 11th January, at half-past seven, MYSTERIOUS DEATH OF A MEDICAL MAN AT ARER- YSTWITH.—An inquest was opened at Aberystwith on Saturday, respecting the mysterious death f John Edward Mathias, a local medical man. The evidence was to the effect that the deceased, who was sixty-nine, suffered from lung disease, and an Aberystwith practitioner prescribed medicine con- taining a small quantity of laudanum. The deceased, it was alleged, afterwards presented symptoms of narcotic poisoning, and the medical practitioner, observing his state, took possession of the medicine bottle and brandy found in the bed- room. and communicated with the police. The chemist deposed that the medicine produced was darker than that he made tip, and the nurse stated that Mrs Mrthias gave her husband the medicine. The inrjuiry was adjourned for a post-mortem ex- amination and analysis. THE CHURCH SUNDAY SCHOOL AT LLANGEFNI.—On Friday, the 28th December, all theteachers, having been invited by Mrs Williams to the Rectory to tea, made up it very pleasint party and spent a couple of hours in a very profitable manner. The chief topi;, which engaged their attention was a re- trospect oi the work done in the past, leading, of course, to an animated talk relating to the bst means of securing the efficiency and prosperity of the school in the future. Amongst the ladies, who enlivened and promoted the conversation, and who are all faithful and:able teachers, may be mentioned Mrs Williams. MrsN. Jones. Miss Jones, Miss Hew. lett and MissLeftwich. he following gentlemen also addressed the party, and offered many practical hints en Sunday school work in general, viz., the Rector, the Rev. W. E. Jonos, Mr T. N. Jones, Messrs J. Roberts, J. Cowlishaw, J. W. Jones, J. Hughes, and otlwm, It must be gratifying to all. and to Mrs Williams in particular, who has the SUCCSf. of tiie Sunday school so much at heart, and alwuys takes such an active part in it, to have gooil reason to hope that this pleasant gather. ing cannot fail to be productive of good.—Cor- rerpomlent. LLANRUO.—On the evening of New Year's Day, a supper was given to the church choir of the above parish, through the liberality of Mrs Roberts, Llwynybrain. This choir supper is now an old in. stitution. and this year, as on former occasions, everyendoavonr WAS made to contribute to the com- fort and enjoyment of the party, the supper room being prettily decor ited with evergreens and texts of welcome. At seven o'clock, the choir, upwards of 40 in number, sat down to II. substantial spread, and ample justice was done by them to the good things provided for them, the supper was followed by an entertainment, the choir under the leadership of Mr Robert Thomas, singing carols and glees, interspersed with sougs, by Messrs Griffiths, Jone", Williams, and others. The Rector having expressed the gratitude of the choir to the kind giver nf the feast, the proceedings were brought to an end by singing the National Anthem, and bv hearty cheers for the Llwynybraiu family. In addition to the choir there were present: Mr and Mrs Roberts, Plastirion Rev. Farrar Roberts, Hollingfare. Warrington Rev. T. Johns and Migs Johns, the Bmtory; and the Rev. D. C. Morgan. ST. JA!.ŒS' CHURCH, UPPER BANOOR.-A Children's Service of Song was held at the above church on Sunday afternoon last, at three o clock, when there were a good congregation present. The service was full choral, and the children sang the following carols most creditably » Holy nieht? Peaceful night," "Angela from the ? ma of clory," In the fields with their flocks Ibidin"< The first Christmas Light," Who is this ".When I view the mother holding." The Hev. T. Lewis Jones, B.A., addressed the children. Mr Ainsworth presided at the organ. RIIOHNEIGR.—According o therannualcustom since the establishment at the station in 1872 of the life- boat" Thomas Lengham," Mrs Lengham, the liberal donor of the boat, forwarded this year again to the rector of the parish her generous New Year's gift of B3 for distribution between the crew of twelve men. On New Year's Day morning accordingly Canon R. Williams, accompanied by the Rev. E. Evans, curate, Mr J. W. IIuws, secretary, were at the station, and handed to each of the bluejackets 5s, who manifested their gratitude by a hearty round of cheers to their kind benefactress and the several members of the local committee. BRYNGWUAN.—CHRISTMASTIDE CHARITY.—Mr B. Chaffers Roberts, of Liverpool and Plas Llechyl- cheà, sent this year again to the rector h;s annual gift of 201bs. of excellent tea, for distribution in ilbs. each to 40 of the poorest people in the parishes of Llechylched and Ceirchiog, this seasonable gift being supplemented by 40 one shilling loaves by the rector of the parishes to an equa! number of the poor recipients, as well as a like quantity of tea and bread to all the poor people of the adjoining parish of Llanbeulan. The distribution took place by tickets at Bryngwran, on Christmas Eve, under the super- intendence of the Rev. E. Edwards, the resident curate. Several tons of coal were also distributed by tickets during the week amongst the poor of the above parishes, as well as that of Llanvaelog, by the ladies of the rectory, assisted by the clergy, for which the recipients were most grateful to their considerate and charitable benefactors. PRESENTATION TO MR HORATIO LLOYD.—Mr Horatio Lloyd, judge of the Cheshire and North Wales County Courts, and deputy-chairman of the Che- shire Court of Quarter Sessions, was the recipient, on Monday, of a remarkable testimony to the high appreciation in which he is held by the magistrates of Cheshire. In the Nisi Prius Court at Chester he was presented by the Duke of Westminster, on behalf of the magistrates of tho county, with an illuminated address, a silver salver, and a purse of lOOOJguineas, in recognition of his long services to the county of Chester. In making the presenta- tion, the duke dwelt upon Mr Lloyd's long con- nection with the county, ill which he had practised for twenty years as a barrister, while since 1866 he has been Recorder of Chester, since 1874 a County Court Judge for Cheshire and North Wales, and 1874 Vice-Chairman of the Cheshire Quarter Ses- sions. Lord Egerton of Tatton and Lord Tollemache also bore testimony to Mr Lloyd's valuable services. Mr Horatio Lloyd, in an un. affectedly modest speech, thanked the magistrates for the distinguished honour they had done him. PROPOSALS FOR PARLIAMENTARY REFORM.—Mr Hugh Egerton, of the North Wales Circuit, has done good service to politicians by preparing, for the Conserva- tive Central Association, a short history of The Question of Parliamentary Reform." The pam- phlet necessarily has more of a narrative than of an argumentative character, its purpose being to set forth facts rather than opinion. If the facts sometimes stand in judgment, yet Rome of the Liberal leaders-if there language in the past upon this question is made to appear scarcely consistent with much that we have lately heard from them- they must settle the matter with Hansard, from whom Mr Egertou industriously quotes. The characteristic of the work, indeed, is the careful research evidenced in every page, and it is obvious that much painstaking and diligence have been expended in preparing it. Tho Reform Act of 1832, and the Radical changes that it made in our repre- sentative system; the Bills which Lord John Russell introduced in 1852 and 1854; Mr Disraeli's Measure of 1859; the Liberal Bill of 1860, which Lord John Russell candidly declared to have been -1 defettted by the Liberal party;" Mr Gladstone's Bill of 1866, of which, in a sense, the same thing might be said aud lastly, the great measure of 1867, are described with admirable lucidity, and the chief features of the debates upon the two last named measures are concisely exhibited. It would be difficult to name a work in which a politician, who wishes intelligently to follow the coming deoates on Parliamentary Reform, will find the facts more plainly or more completely narrated than in this unpretending pamphlet of Mr Egerton. CHARITAIILE GIFTS AT LLANOUIIM.—The distribu- tion of the charitable gifts of the Chevalier Lloyd, K.S..G., Clochfaen, amongst the aged and poor of this parish has just been completed. The recipients numbered upwards of 40, each of whom received not less than six cwts, of coal (delivered free of oarriage), one lb. of tea, two lbs. of sugar, two pairs of blankets, two pair of sheets, two counterpanes, and two petticoats. These quantities were in many cases conioiderably increased according to the cir- cumstances of the several families. Even as many as four pairs each of blankets and sheets, with the same number of counterpanes, were given to the most destitute. A new feature in this half-year's distribution is an attempt made by the Chevalier to ascertain, as far as possible, the special wants of all these families. It has resulted in the gift, in addition to the items above-mentioned, of a great quantity and variety of things, such as dress material with trimmina (for twenty-threedresseg), flannel and calico Ifor underclothing), hosiery, holland (for aprons and pinafores), and ticking, ifcc. All received what they asked fur, and, as a natural consequence, their gratitude was unbounded. This act, which is of a like nature to what the Chevalier does almost daily, has gladdened the hearts of many who would, but for this bounty, have spent this festive season with fewer comforts and much less happiness. The tradesman that supplied the goods (except the coal) was Mr John Jones, Show Fawr, of this village. CHURCH CROIn AND SUNDAY SCHOOL TREAT AT LLANVAELOG.—On New Year's Day the annual tea feast to the members of the Church choir and Suu- day school, numbering 93, wa? given by the rector of the parish, the Rev. Canon Williams. At four p.m., all the members assemblel at the National Schoolroom, and, under the superintendence of the Rev. E. Evans, curate, Mr J. Owen Jones, school- master, and the pupil teachers, singing the proces- sional hymn, they marched to the Rectory, where they were cordially welcomed by the Rector, the Misses Williams, the Rev. R. and Mrs Evans, Llangwyfan Mrs Williams, Glan'rafon and the Rev. E. Edwards, IC. When they were seated at the tables, which were literally covered with a pro. fusion and a variety of good cheer, grace was said by the Rector, and all the guests set to and did ample justice to the provisions, the clergy and ladies present vieing with each other in ministering to their comfort and enjoyment. The repast over, several carols, glees. and songs were well rendered by the choir, and earnest and strong addresses, by way of grateful recognition of past services and exhortations to increased faithfulness and regularity of attendance in future, were delivered by the clergv present. After hearty cheers for the ladies, and the contributors to the success of the feast. all the company adjournod together to tho National Schoolroom at seven p.m., to one of the fortnightly meetings of the Parochial Branch of the Church of England Temperance Society, which was established about seven years back, and which continues in a very flourishing condition. The spacious room was crowded, and an interesting programme was gone through, consisting of edifyiug addresses by the clergy, and songs, carols, and recitations by several zealous and active lay fellow-workers. About nine p.m. the dav's proceedings were brought to a close, all present being much gratified by so enjoyable and hannv a reunion. THF. FRANCHISE BILL.—The electoral statistics ordered by the House of Commons last session to be prenared in view of the cor. tcmplated Parlia- mentarv reform next session were issued on Wed- nesday. The following are the local statistics :— Carilairoa D/*friW--Area, 14A 81Ulli'<) milCH. Popn- lation, 1871. 26.019; ditto 1881, 28.891. Inhabited houses. 1871, 5S80; ditto 1881, 6318, Electors on the 1883 regigt.pr. £10 occupiers and inhabitant householders, 4193; lodgers. 25; freeholders, none; freemen and po-sasson of other ancient righk, 5 total, 4223. Nnnihsrof members, 1. Beaumaris Tthtrict. — A'oa 9 square mlies. Population, 1871, 13.672; ditto 1881. 14.845. Inhabited houses. 1871. 3208: ditto 1881, 3362 Electors oil the 1883 register, ;CIO occ-,ii piers and inhabitant householders, 2537; lodgers, 7; freeholders, none; freemen and possessors of other ancient rights, none; total, 2544. Number of members, 1. Dmbiyh District: Denbigh. Holt, Ruthin, and Wrexham.—Area. 24; square miles. Population in 1S71. 20.224 in 1881, 22.924. N'imbpr of inhabited houses in 1871, 4105 in 1881. 4521. Number of electors on the register f j 1883, as £10 occupiers Rnd inh,tbit!tnt household. ers, 3130; lodgers, 33 freeholders and burgage teuantfl, none: freemen And possessors of other ancient rights, 11; total, 3174. Number of mem- bers. 1. Flint District: Cflergwrle, Caerwvs, Flint, Holywell. Mold, Overton, Rhuddlan, and St. ARph.-A rea, 28 sqnare miles. Population in 1871, 22,989 in 1881, 14,154. Number of inhabited houses in 1871, 5148; in 1881. 5297. Number of electors on the register for 1883, as £10 occupiers and inhabitant householders, 3753; lodgers, 24 freeholders and burgage tenants, none freemen and possessors of other aniient rights, 10; total 3787. Namber of members, 1. ALDBRHAN THOMAS LEWIR, of Gartherwen, accor- ding to his annual custom, caused to be distributed amongst over 200 poor persons in Bangor last week a quantity of coal and groceries. The gifts were made irrespective of politics or creed. THE Superintendent Registrars' Office for births, deaths, and marriages, and the offices of the Banger and North Wales Building Society, have been removed from Bodhyfryd to Mr John Lloyd's offices at the Masonic Hah, Bangor.-Hours of attendance from ten to four o'clock. A SELF-ACCUSED I.VCENMABY.— Yesterday, John Owen, a former master of the Carnarvon Work- house, gave himself up to the Carnarvon police, as the one who had set fire to a hay stack at Cae Bold, near Carnarvon. SHOOTING MATCH.—On Saturday last a shooting match came off at the Ferry Farm Field, Llan- dudno, betwsen Mr F. Court, Bronllodraeth, Con- way, and Mr Phillips, Edgbaston, fortl a side. It resulted in an easy victory for Mr Court. A sweepstake which followed was won by Mr J. R. Court, The other competitors were:—Mr Evans, station master Mr W. S. Laroche, and Mr Phillips.

SOME RESULTS OF RECENT DEEP- SEA EXPLORATIONS. The above was the title of a lecture delivered before the members of the Menai Society of Natural Science and Literature on Wednesday evening, at the Queen's Head Cafe, Bangor. The chair was taken by Colonel the Hon. W. E. Sackville West, and there was a good attendance. The LECTURER stated that our knowledge of the deep was of comparatively recent growth; that until that ingenious sounding apparatus of Lieut. Brooke for taking soundings at great depth was in. vented, it was impossible to explore the deeper parts of the sea. It was formerly supposed that life was non-existent beyond tolerably small depths, but recent explorations had shown that lite swarmed in the deep sea. The lecturer stated, however, that he did not purpose to deal with the question of life of the sea, but with the results of the recent explorations, viz., the contour of the sea bed. The first systematic explorations by British explorers were made in 1868 by tho late Dr. Wyvlle Thompson and Dr. Carpenter. The results obtained in this and other expeditious in the following year were so interesting that they led eventually to the equipping of the Challenger" for a cruise round the w^rld. In the year 1873 our knowledge of the form of the sea bed was chiefly derived from results of the Challenger expedition. The lecturer then described the outline of the Mediterranean bed, and pointed out that submarine ridges coming to within 200 or 300 fathoms of the surface existed at Gibraltar across in the line of Corsica and Sardinia to North Africa. If the quarters of the Mediterranean could be drained away so as to stand 200 fathoms lower, the European and African continent, would be con- nected by three isthmuses. Dr. ROBERTS then gave reasons for concluding that such a land connection actually exited in recent geological times, and described the Atlantic bed, and by means of a diagram showed that the centre of the Atlantic is occupied by a plateau running down the length of the ocean over which the average depth is 1903 fathoms. On each side of this central plateau were deeper valleys, following in the main outline the outline of the great continents. The Pacific Ocean had been less completely explored, but on the whole it appeared also to consist of elevated plateaux and deeper troughs. The greatest deph reached in any of the soundings was about 450) fathoms- that was about five miles off the coast of Japan. The results, however, seemed to show that the sea was less diversified in outline than the land, but when more complete surveys were made it might turn out that in some parts the diversity was much greater than had been supposed. The survey only just concluded by the" Dacia," and National, belonging to a'telegraph company, of the track between Spain and Teneriffcliad revealed existence of several submarine mountains in that part within short distance of the surface of the sea. Although the greatest depth of the ocean, that in the sounding of Japan, was the same as the greatest height of the land it must not be supposed that the average depth of the ocean and the average height of the laud were equal. The average depth of the ocean was about 15,000 ft., and the average height of the land about 1000. This point was illustrated by considering what changes would be produced if in the first case 200 fathoms (twelve hundred feet) of water were drained away from the ocean, and in the second place if 2uO fathoms were added to the ocean. The conclusion to which the results led was that the oceanic features were of great permanence and antiquity. The lecture was illustrated by a large number of maps and diagrams. A vote of thanks to the lecturer was proposed by Mr W. CADWALAUU DAVISS, and seconded by Col. the Hon. W. E. SACKVILLE WEST. Mr DAnEs said that Dr. Roberts was not only connected with science, but also took an important part in the re- markable movement for higher education, known its the University Extension Scheme, instituted by the University of Cambridge; and he would have been glad if it had been possible for the lecturer to say something about that impor- tant movement.—The vote of thanks having been carried by acclamation, Dr. Ronl<;uTs, in acknow- ledging the compliment, said that Mr Cedwaladr Davies had touched upon a subject which, interested as he (Mr Roberts) was in science, came still nearer his heart; and if they would allow him five minutes, he would say one or two words thereon. He would ask them to consider what was usually meant when people Epoke of higher education, and increas- ing the facilities for higher education. Had they not in mind only the cases of young men and young women between the ages of sixteen and twenty,who possessed means and the time to spend three years in acquirir.g a university education ? But why was the mass oi the people left out of consideration ? Whit about the thousands who possessed neither time nor means to spend three years at a college ? Why were not the facilities for higher education brought within their reach ? He believa there was a new idea of higher education growing in the country; that it was beginning to be recognised that a really national system of higher education ought to provide facilities for those who were engaged in earning their daily bread, S) that by a systematic curriculum of study arranged, say to extend over a series of eight of ten years, perhaps it would be possible by means of lectmes snd classes, similar in their plan to those of the University Extension Scheme of Cambridge, for young men and women, who were willing to spend a couple of hours a night in study, from the age of 14, say io 22 or 23 years of age, to cover the ground now covered by the University student in three years; and he did not see why in such a case a degree might not be obtainable as the result of such an extended study. By Borne SIlCh system young people would be able toobtain the highest intellectual culture, side by sidewitli the learning of a business and earning their daily breid. He was not suggest- ing to them something visionary. In its beginning such a system was actually now in Toperatiou in England. The University Extension Scheme was the first attempt of that kind, and it had met with remarkable success. That higher education was possible for the mass of the people was proved by the success of the University lecturers amongst the pitmen of Northumberland. At the present time there were no less than eight lecture centres in mining villages in Northumberland, and the courses were attended bv pitmen, who often had to walk long distances after their day's work in order to attend. He was anxiou3 that this idea of higher edncation-the right and the privilege of all, should be prominently brought before the country. The time had gone by when the amount of educa- tion that a man was to receive should be deter- mined by the length of his purse. The only measure of the. amount of education should be brain powcr- the capacity to learn, and he believed that there was a great change J,(ra<1ually taking place in the country, in the direction of bringing the highest education privileges within the reitch of all.

FUNERAL OF MR TOWNSHEND MAINWARING. On Saturday, the remains of Mr Townshend Mainwaring were interred at Trefnant Church, in the presence of a large number of people. Among thoai present at the Church were observed 'rhe Lord Bishop of St. Asa;<h, Archdeacon Ffoulkes, Canon Wvnne Edwards, the Rev. Mr Howard, J.P., the Rev. Mr Davies, lilanynyg; the rtov. John Morgan, the Warden of Ruthin, the Rev. lli Townseiul, the Rev. W. Morton, the Rev. Lucas Williams, the Rev. J. Williams, Major Meslium, J.P. Mr J. F. Jesse, J.P., Mr P. H. Oiiambres, ,J.P,. Llysmeirchion; Captain Pennant, -T.P., Mr E. V. O. Lloyd, Berth Dr. Tumour, J.P., Mr P. W. Yorke, Captain Griffith, J.P., Lieutenant Colonei Hughes. J.P., Ystrad Mr R. C. B. Clough. Mavor of Denbigh, Mr J. Parry Jones, Mr J. Winston, Rhvl; Mr J. P. Lewis, Captain Howard. Mr 0. J. Williams, Cefn; Major Birch, Mr W. D. B. Griffith, J.P., Oarn Captain Cole, Mr G. Edwards, Dr. Hughei, Councillor C. Wynno Edwards, Mr Ellis Williams. Major Hutton. Major Ca3son, Mr Id. Heaton. Alderman T. J. Williams, Alderman E. T. Jones, Mr Robert Davies Mr F. C. Wittijills, (representing the Denbigh Philarmonic Society), Captain Llovd Williams. J.P Mr R. Williams, late Town Clerk, of Denbigh; Mr T. n. Jones, ex.Mayor of Denbigh; Mr W. Lloyd, Town Clerk of Ruthin Mr E. T. Ashford, Mr Green, Councillor J. Lloyd, Mr R. D. Hughes, Denbigh; Drr Evan Pierce, Mr T. P. Hughes, Mr Clwyd Pierce, Mr Story, Coppy Brewery; Mr Knowles, sen., Mr Knowles, jun., Mr Fox, Air W. Roberts, secretary of the Denbigh Provident Society; which instituted by the deceased some twenty years ago, Mr Price, treasurer of the committee. The chief mourners were Major Charles Mainwaring. Mr Reginald Mainwaring, Mr S. K. Mainwaring, Oakely Park, Cheshire; Mr Knowles, sonfin-law of the deceased, and in addition there were Mr Pritchard, bailiff; Mr Stretford, batler; and the servants of the house, with the workpeople on the estate, eight of whom acted as bearers. The short service at the hall, was conducted by the Vicar of Henllan, and the cortege having been formed, proceeded to Trefnant Church, where the interment was to take place. The management of the funeral had boon placed in the hands of Mr Isaac William', Vale-street. On reaching the church, the coffin was removed from the hearse, and having been covered with a violet fall, which was surmountad with crosses and wreaths of flowers, in which the fragrant violet had a place, it was carried into the church, where the funeral service was commenced by the Vicar of Henllan, and the Rev. H. Humphreys, and subse- quently taken part in by Archdeacon Smart, and the Rev. D. Lewis, Vicar of Trefnant, the latter two gentlemen officiating at the grave side. The first hymn sung was one of Mr Mainwaring's writing, and he also composed the music for it. It is lilt- follows:- To the Son of Man in heaven, Standing by the Fxther'a side To the Saviour glorified Be our praises given! To the Saviour glorified Be our praises given God of glory, mercy might, Lord of everlasting Love. Holv Spirit, Heavenly Dove, Send to us Thv Light, To the Saviour glorified, &e, Light to know that Thou, our Guide, I.ead'st us to the Promised Lind Lead'st us as the bridegroom's hand Leadeth on Hi. Bride. Io the Saviour, tcc., &C. Lord, let sin and sorrow cea!le I Come Messiah, Shiloh come Take U8 to our Heavenly Home! Come Thou Prince of Peace To the Saviour, &c„ &c, Arecn. The grave had been lined with moss, and the oak coffin mounted with handsome brass handles bore no record. It was lowered into the ground amid profound silence, sod the beautiful wreaths which lay on the grave side, were placed upon it, followed by the sweet smelling earth, gently at first not to crush the flowers, or shut out the departed with undue precipitation. THE FUNERAL SEIIMON. On Sunday, the Lord Bishop of St. Asaph, preached the funeral sermon on the late Mr Main- waring, at Holy Trinity Church, Trefnant. Ar.d among those present were: Dr. Tumour, Mr J. Parry Jones, Captain Griffith, and Major Birch, who read the lessons, in addition to the mourners. His Lordship preached from verses 6. 7, 8, and the 40th chapter of the Book of Isaiah. In referring to the deceased gentleman, he -aid they lud lost one who, as a husband, father, friend, and neighbour bad endeared himself to all. He had been a strong and steady supporter of the Church of Christ, a-:d a ready helper in every good work. He had row fallen asleep, and before his death he expressed a wish that his body should be buried in the ground that adjoined the church, they were then worshipping in, and indeed, many associations en- deared the church to him aboveevorv other. When they heard the solemn word, at the grave side. "Earth to earth, ashei to ashei, dust to du.31 they felt that a flower of the field had withered, and the poor and destitute which mourn his loss by his death, also the clergy would miss a most earnest sympathiser. At the conclusion of the service as the congregations were leaving the clinrch, The Dead March in Saul was playe l on the organ. The hymn sung at the service was 288, Ancient and Modern, A few more years shall roll."

RHYL. WESLEYAN MEETING.—The other evening the Wesleyan body held their annual tea party and literary and competitive meeting, the latter in the Town Hall, under the presidency of Mr B. Littler. There was a large attendance. PETTY SESSIONS.—MONDAY. Before Mr T. G. Dixon (chairman), Dr. Buttertca, Sir W. Price Jones, and Major Conwy. Drll/1kelll/l',<s.-Fichard Owen was prosecuted for drunkenness on the 12th ult. Defendant was fined 10s and costs, and as he is a licence holder he was- cautioned as to bin future conduct.—Thomas .Tor.ea was fined 12s, for drunkenness; William Pritchard 178 for a similar offence, and Robert Williams 12. .4 Withdrawn Assault Case.—Mijor General Pierce was summoned for assaulting Tiiomss Jones. Mr 1\1. D, ROBERTS, defendant's solicitor, asked for the withdrawal of the case as defendant had tendered an apology for the assault, which was" a blow given under the influence of a little temper, and under a little misunderstanding."—COMPLAIN- ANT said he had no objection to a settlement of the case, defendant had struck him on the back in Queen-street Independent Chapel, but it was nit a serious assault. The magistrates permitted the withdrawal. Drunk on Sunday. — Frederick Wilson, Sussex, was charged with drunkenness at on) o'ci:ck ou Sund.iy morning. DEFENDANT said he was able to walk, and pursued his j Jurney to Wrexham.-He was fined 5s and osts. Poacliiii on the ][ar.<lt,-Constah!o; Hughes sw- moned Joseph Hughes for an off nice under the Poaching Prevention Act committed on the 27 h of November. The officer, on the dav in question at noon saw defendant with a gun in his hand on the forty acre field, and afterwards observed him sheet at a partridge, witness searched defenlant a;:d found five cartridges upon him.—Inspector MCTJAREN, who was in company with Constable Hughes, saw defendant fire one shot, aud he heard two others which may have come from defendant oracompinion he had with him. Defendant ran away, and witness proceeded to intercept him and failed, and defendant fell into the hands of the constable who took his gun from iiini but omitted to take the cartridges.—Mr E. RORKRTS, who appeared for the defendant, after the evidence of a witness named William Jones had bxn given, addressed the Bench and said defendant was only in pursuit of water fowls, and had received permis- sion to act as he was doing. He was in company at the time with a gentleman named Ca itairi Evans.-Tliis WITNESS said he had shot wild fowl with defendant for the last three years, and they never went in pursuit of came.—Mr ROBERTS That is on your oath ?—WITNESS Yes, a double harrelled oath—witness afterwards said h" left the defendant to go and look at a pool bv the slaughter house cf Mr Owen, butcher.—The MAGISTRATE'S CLEFR Well, you had no business there, because that belongs to mA (laughter).—WITNESS said if he had known that. he would not have gone within holf-a- mile of the place.-Dpfen1:¡,nt who had been convicted before, was fined 20s and the costs. Juvenile Smokers.—Four lad., ranging between ten and thirteen, named Thomas Ellis, Ellis WiI. liams, Thomas Edwards, and Joseph Edward-, were charged with stealing about fourteen ounces of tobacco on the 20th ult., the property cf Catherine Powell, 31. Abbey-street. She had seta the boys in her shop on the night of the date in question.—R. DAvID (><VKN. Water-street, said be knew the four prisnv.frs. and on the day in question he 3aw Joseph Edwards and Williams who gave him two ounces of tobacco for which he paid a penny. He afterwards returned the tobacco as he saw the other two prisoners come out of prosecu- tor's shop, and concluded that it hid been stolen. He also recommended the lads to return the whole of the tobacco. He observed that one of the lads wore goloshes, but he did not know the me that had been made of them.—Constable T.UFR who apprehended Ellis Williams, found on him three packets of tobacco, a tin containing tobacco, and a cigarette. He admitted stealing them. Wi;uea« afterwards apprehended the other prisoners, and Thomas Edwards admitted taking two parcels of tobacco. Prisoners also stated that they had visited the premises several times before. One of the prisoners had been before the Bench before for larceny. Prisoners were each ordered six birch rod strokes.

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