Papurau Newydd Cymru
Chwiliwch 15 miliwn o erthyglau papurau newydd Cymru
13 erthygl ar y dudalen hon
MURDER OF SIX GIRLS IN RUSSIA.
MURDER OF SIX GIRLS IN RUSSIA. A few days ago (writes an Odessa correspondent) seven girls, employed at a sugar factory in Bait&. left that town in the evening to return to their native village at some distance. The girls, belated on the way, resolved to pass the night in the fields aid p.ocee.l at daybreak. They located them- selves near a haystack in a field adjoining the high- way, and, having some slight fears of robbery, placed their united week's earnings in the hands of one of their number for greater safety. The nnfor- tunato girls were all fast asleep, when they were tracked bv a number of young men. The girl who secreted the money in her dross had taken the pre- caution to cover herself with hay, The miscreants finding no money ou the persons of the other six girls murdered them in cold blood. Tliey then fired the stack, and in the conflagration and smoke the surviving and terrified girl effected her escape and. reached the village in safdy. An alarm was g i ven. and the murderous band were all arrested. The survivor had recognised the murderers, who- all employed in the same factory as their victims.
-.-ABERGELE. I
ABERGELE. I CiuaiTiKH.—The Kev. B. Jones-Bateman, of Pen- tremawr, Abergele, aud Sheldon Rectory, Warwick- shiro, ai,.d rural dean, kindly sent a sum of money ( to be distributed amon4 the poor of Abergele, in, o)othu?. The tickets were given away by Mr Williams. Chapel-atreet, a respected member of t a Calvinistic denorrination. THK VICAR'S CUABITIKS.—These chanties, COII- sistiiw of a sum of 15, given by the Venerable Archdeacon Meredith, of Singapore, in memory of his father, the late Canon Meredith, late vicar of Abergele, supplemented by another sum of £5 given by Mrs Evans, of the Vicarage, were dis- tributed on New Year's Day, in the Sohoolroom at the Vicarage, by he Rev. J. Evans, vicar, and Messrs J. Hannah and J. Jones, churchwardens, anions the poor attending the parish church and St. David's (Pensarn). It was given aWbyby means of coal tickets to eighty families. The Vicar made a abort sjieech, and concluded by wishing them and their families a very happy new year. After a few wor^sirom Mr Churchwarden Jones, Messrs Phineas Pari v and William Williams proposed and seconded a vote of thanks to the ic\\r, desiring him to convey to Mrs Evans and Archdeacon Meredith their warmest thauks for thtir kindness, and wishing them both a very happy new year. Tliig was oarrie I with leud applause. 0. New Years Day the annual meeting in con- nexion with the Church Sunday School) was held in the Vestry Room, the Vicar presiding. The pro. ceedings were opened with prayers and the singing of a hymn. after which the Vicar said that they were in rather an unfortunatejositioinhisyear, iuasmuch as they wore unable to give prizes for regular atteudanoe, repeating collects, Ac. Owing to tfhat took place during the summer when the National schools were locked against them, their books and register were locked in. and it was impossible during the nine weeks the schools were held outside to keep correct registers of attendance. He hoped they would not be;ùi,otlra¡led, and suU that the monthly collections tions in the Sunday school for the Society for the Proportion of the GQspd; after which competi- tions took place in reading, recitation, and singing, both in Welsh and English, prizes being given to the be.- t. The proceedings concluded with prayers and singing, before which the Vicar expressed his thanks to tho teachers for the way in which they had adhered to tho schools through good repute and bad repute, cloud aud sunshine, and also said if nyol1e preHent liked to help in paying for the prices they would be very clad to receive it. He also mentioned once applying to r. lady for assist- acoe. but she told him that as he was undoing iD the Sunday school what she was doing all the week in the day school, she must decline to assist; how- aver, they had gone oil without. lie hoped they would not be frightened at what he W:1.S now going to tell them, and that was that owing to tho unsatisfactory manner in which he was placed by being deprived of his schools to hold meetings conuecte<1 with the church. such as comnvtnicants,meeting, confirmation, and Bible. olass, missionary meetings, itj. lIe did not 8ce why they should not have a bazaar next Bummer to ^rocurejfuiids wlurewith to build themsehe s a spac- ious hall for the purpose, where they could hold all their meetings without let or hindrance. But he maintained at the "m time that the National 1 School was the proper place, and everywhere else in the diocese the clery had them in their control, and could hold their bazaars, Ac., as at UhyJ. or Bettws, fo r instance. There was a good attendance of tho cùngregatiou considerill that the vestry-room ia almost unbearably cold aud draughty.— eONf 1"'11/(1£111.
CONWAY.-!
CONWAY. VALE OK CON-VAY SHEEP-DOO TRIALS.—'This event 0;1,1110 off on Tuesday at Tvnygroes, about five miles I from Con way, in very cold weather, which perhaps accounted for the small attendance. The following were the judges Mr John Jones, Mostyn strcet, Llandudno; Mr T. Jones, Rhowliu Isa, Caerhnn and Mr R. E. Roberta, Cupel Curig Hotel. Messrs I O. T. Owen, and W. Roberts, Talycafu, \rere tho timekeepers. Mr W. Roberts, Efrwd Liaiibe(I was the comptroller, and Mr Urifiith Jones was the flag steward. Mr Ernest T. Johnson was the hon. secretary. 'The following wore the resultsFirst- j class „tnkes (open to all C)U1el's).-l'riilcs, £8, .£6, and £ 4.—1, J. Ihnie.i, Glanygors, Llansannan bitch "Haudy; 2 and 3. M. Roberts, Penbryn- tflfrw, Llanbedr, bitch "Handy," and J. Jone«, I)ol- leohog, Cerrigydruidion, do "Clyde," divided. Second-class stakes (for dogs that had never won a prize).—Prizes, £ 5, £ 4, £ 2. £ 1,10s.—1. R. LI. Jones, Willi!wl9, Gwvtherin, Llanrwst, bitch" Fan;" 3, Doddick, Beddgelert, dog Don Mr Jones. Glan- Hug wy, Capel Curi.4, do, Carlo," and J. Jones, Dol.¡echog, Cerrigvclruidion, bitch Fan," divi-led. BOARD OF GUARDIANS. The fortnightly meeting was held on Friday, at t8J Workhouse, the Hel". Venabies William (chair- man) pr<Ni-lin. Amongst those also present wore, lIe,sr3. Thomas Parry, and J. Davies (vice-chair- man). lie,. Bankes Price, A. Borthwick, A. Foulkes, J. T. Kaynes, Edward Jones, J. Porter, John Wil- j liam-, J. Roberts, Llangystenin J. Roberts, Caer- buii Albert Wood (tr-uiifcioj. Tin: BKCKNT DEATH FROM nunxiN'o. The following letter was read from the coroner: « Rcfêrrin to your letter relating to the death of llarv Jane Curley, in which yon informed me it was the wish of the Guardians that an inquest snon\,1 be held, I have now to state that having considered the full report of the facts supplied to n,e hv the In,;pe:toc of Police, I came to the conclu- sion that under I'll the circumstances I did not think it right to order that the body shou!l1 be exhumed in order that an inquest might be held, bf in;: of opinion that bodies should not bo exhumed and inquests held unless there was some probability of the inquiry ending in a verdict of manslaughter. In thi. ""se I cannot think that there are any grounds for believing that there is a case of criminal neglect, though tiiere does appear to mo to be a oaso for the consideration of the Guardians with a view to ascertaining whether or not the manage- ment of the house cannot be improved. I have scn: &. full statement of the facts of the case with my vie-vs thereon to •■ha Secretary of State with a copy of your letter. In that communication I intimated that I was not prepared of my own motion to order the disinterment of the body, and requested the Yiews of the Secretary of State. In reply I am informed that the ptopriety of holding an inquest is entirely one for my consideration. Under these circumstncelj I do not see that I can do otherwise than adhere to the opinion I expressed in my com- muni cation to the Homo Oftice, namely, that in this case I did not see all" indication of 811eh 61'1t;"171I1e:lielIce ss would, in my view, justify me in taking so serious a stop as ordering an OK&mination of the body." The CliHlm,x said lie did not like that word "criminal," and it was underlined too. Rev. BANKI:S PHICK said that it intimated that 6e!c wa neglect of s'nne kind. The CHAIRMAN I do not think there was any thought of criminal neglect. Wha'. we wanted was to ascertain whether there was neglect of any sort. I am eNtremely sorry personally that an inquest Wtis not held. The only course I wonld suggest tfndei the ciN;1mstancos is that we ask Mr Murray Browne to hold an inquiry. It appearsto me we are I) ing under a serious reflection. Mr RAYNES: I do not think that. We have done all we can do. The CHAIUMAN If our oflicers have been guilty of d8;ct, it should he sifted to the bottom. Sir I.O.ITHWI Are the Guardians satisfied that there was no neglect'? Mr UnwAr.u JONKS said that nothing had come to Bght since the Out:rilian9 !\I:lcle their inquiry. It ■track him that the coroner had spoken out so *tron.;ly in order to clear himself. He moved that the Board, having made an inquiry into the matter, are of opinion thit there is no case for further in- vestigation on their part, they having come to the cw!1ch.ion that there was no noglect on the part of the officials. This was seconded by Mr BORTIIWICK, and agreed to. Another "Destitute" Pauper.— The CHAIKMAN called >n to a pauper who had recently died Fit L!.inrho=. named Margaret Jones, who had had relief three Ward. and died god 55 ye:l.r-Thc KEMKVIW OmcEis stated thal the panper in question hId had lie: relief increased from 4s to 6s a week, owios to a hdy having complaiued to the local Guardian that the woman v.as not well treated by the Board. At lier death £ 3 89 Gd wat found in monE-Y in the hOUR"; her life was insured to the amount of 14. and the furniture fetched £3 10, The CHAIRMAN' That ,h::¡\s how far sentiment goes in matters of this kind. Tho lady complained to the Guardian, and the relief was raised. Upon her death, the relatives ordered an oak coflin and nil the trimming* and there was :1:3 odd in the houso. ThAt's destitution!—Mr Knw.utn JOXKS aaid lie had every rasjioot for the ladies; but it seemed to Li:n that the Guardians might retire and leave the paupers to tha ladies.—Tho CHAIRMAN You would'be glad to retire in their favour —Mr JONES: Yes lUughter).—The matter then dropped. Tiie CLERK submitted the follow- ing return of the voting as to whether the election of Guardians should be triennialiy instead of annnally. The total number of votes in favour of triennialiy electing members was 1782; against the change 1330; majority in favour of the change 452. The following are the particulars oi the voting: Trien'nl Elec. An. Elec. Caerbun •• 120 •• 98 Conw?y. ? 199 y 6k) 49 D<.)?rTt.R •• 13 12 Dwygjf.vlclu •• J34 Egltfjsrhoa •• 21 Kirias • • 71 78 U?edt" ? 17 50 LI.d dlio 548 • • 142 IJ.mgelynin ? 40 LlaiiBysteuin •• "2 5^9 Llyafaeu ■ • 4!) lOG I !??))o-yn.rh. Mt M UHnt4ian M-rhos 17 35 Llausautlf'raid •• MS Inasmuch as the total number of voters in the district is 5411 it will be see- that many did not vote. 35 persons had been employed to take the vote, and it had cost, astheclerk had ( sti m ated, 1:50. It was considered very cieditable to the clerk that he had given such a good estimateof the cost. The School ,-UtfiMliinre Committee was then hold, under the chairmanship of the Rev. Bankes Price.
DENBIGH. I
DENBIGH. CHRISTMAS BISTEDI)FOI).-On Christmas evening an entertainment was given at the Drill Hall, at which his Worship, tho M»yor, preside! Ine proceedings which were in Welsh partook of the character of a competition in various subjects. The room was crowded, the affair being in connection with ileiillaii-street Chapel. CONCKIIT AT THE AsYLU.V.- On Friday evening last week, a coucert was gh en by the officials of the Aavlum, which proved a marked success, including, as it did, in addition to the miscellaneous pro- gramme, a negro entertainment. Each of the songs were encored, and the entire performance was a success. TREAT TO WOUKI'KOPLR.—On Friday last week, the workpeople of Mr J. C. Wynne Edwards, agricultural implement maker, were entertained by their employer to a seasonable dinner, which included all the delicacies most in request at this time of the year. After dinner the evening was agreeably spent. SKIIIOUS ClIAKOK AGAINST A FABMER'S DAUGHTER.— At the Borough Polico Court on Tuesday, Amelia Roberts, a respectably attired young woman, twenty- three years of age, was charged with obtaining a pair of boots, value 10s 6d, from Williairi Jones, boot and bhoemaker, Back Row-lane, by false pre- I tences.—Prisoner went to prosecutor's shop on the i 18th ult., and stated that she was commissioned by a customer of Mr Jones', named Elizabeth Hughes, to fetch the boots, which would be paid for by Hughes. Prosecutor let prisoner have the boots, and subsequently found out that he had been swindled. From an imperfect description of the girl, Sorgeant Jones succeeded in discovering her identity and that she was the daughter of a respec- table farmer at Y, iflo, and worked as a dress- maker at Mold. He traced the boots to her pos- session, and they were identified by prosecutor.- HUGHES deposed to the magistrates, Aldermen E. S. Jones and T. J. Williams, that she bad not seen prisoner for the last two years.—Prisoner was com- mitted to the ensuing sessions. DENBIGH ANNUAL COURSING MEETING. The above was held on Now Years Day on the I.leweui estate, by the kind permission of Major Mosham. Last year the invitations were not limited, but it win found that so many of the lowest order were preient that the invitations were by ticket this year. The meet was at ten o'clock at Brookhouse, opposite Mr John Lloyd's farm, and tbatc;o>ltlem¡¡11 gave the visitors a hospitable wel- come of good seasonable cheer, which was by no means a superfluity, as a raw east wind was blowing which put a purple tint on the faces of many pre- sent, while the preliminaries were being arranged. The colour however vanished after the first ploughed fidel had been crossed, and gave place to a healthy red. No hare, hoivever, rewarded the party, and when Glan y Weill bridge was reached, a council of war was held in which opinion was somewhat divided. Mr Bowdage, who was the controller of the party, desired them to leave the Brookhouse farm and go upon his land, and he so confidently expressed a determination to find sport that relilince was placed upon him which was quite justified by subsequent events. 011 the other side it was urged that the hares were on a part of the Brookhouse farm that had not been beaten, and the keeper supported this view. Generally there is too much reliance upon ploughed fields, and in- sufficient attention to the weather, and it is not surprising that the hare sought the shelter of the long grass and rushes from the penetrating east wind that was blowing. However, the bulk of the hares were found in shelter the first was found very shortly. After the bridge had been passed, by an accident a dog too much got into the chase, and killed the hare after a very short course. In a later course a similar occurrence took place, and while three dogs followed tho hare, another one got up, and this was followed by another dog with clmin attached, the animal, II strong one having pll lei the owner on his face ai.d snapped the chain. Several hares got clean away before slipping could be effected, and this ahould be remedied in future by keeping a slipper in front and not in the middle of the crowd. It is desirable also that a distinct method of procedure should be arranged upon be- fore the meeting for keeping the field in proper order, and this should ho rigidly enforced by a sutliciency of stewards. Mr J. P. Hughes discharged his duties as the sole steward very well, but with proper arrangements he might have done better. A great deal of ground was covered in the direction of Bodfari, and the sport on the whole was satis- factory. Mr Ellis T. Humphreys acted as slipper, and Mr J Williams was an efficient secretary. Mr C. Charles was the judge. The following are the cotirses:- Mr Wright's (Ruthin) Lady Jane beat Mr John Williams' (Denbigh) Gelort. Mr Williams' (Abergele) Fiy beat Mr Bowdage's Kate. Mr R. Williams' (Rithii,) Lyditt be.,t Mr Si.psonB' (Ruthin) Black Peter. Mr W. II. Parry's (Rhyl) dog Donbigli boat Mr Williams' (Abergele) Spring. Mr Humphreys' (Goblin) Handy beat Mr John Davis' Pauline. RECOXD HOUND t— Lady Jane beat Fly Lvdia beat Denbigh. "The fourth course was a bye, arid the day's sport then came to a close as evening was drawing on. Dinner was afterwards partaken of at the Bull Hotel, Denbigh, after which Mr BOWDAOK presided, and in propping the health of Major Mesham, re- ferred to his uniform gentleman1inesB and courtesy. Several good songs were sung; and Mr JOHX LWYD, in responding to the toast of the army, was more than usually patriotic.
I DOL GEL LEY.
DOL GEL LEY. WATCHXIOHT.—This was held at the AVesleyau Chapel oil Monday night, when the same was pre- sided over by the Hev. Cadvun Davies, and it was v erylsuccessful in every rcp?;ct. MERIONETHSHIRE CHAIRED EISTEDDFOD. The annual eisteddfod was op-nod at tho Public Booms, in this town, on Monday evening last, by a graud concert, under the presidency of Mr C. E. Jones Owen, of Hengwrtucha, when the following artistes tock part, viz., MOSHS CroRsley, Vi. Al Griflith3, Evan James, John Lloyd, Lewis Lloyd, Edward Williams, John Thomas (Pencerdd G.lia\, Dr. Parry, Miss Susamih Pierce, Miss Madge Roberts, Miss Agnes Evans, and the Idris Choral Society, under the leadership of Mr 0. O. Roberts. On Tuenlav (New Year's Day) t!o eis- teddfod proper opeite(I ttt 10.30 a.m., lIuder the pre- sidency of Mr II. Robertson, M.P., rate Hall, the conductor being the Kev. T. Edwards (Twin Gwyn- edd), Llanlihangel-y-Pennant. The following w's "he programme, viz. Welsh son,l Mr Edward Williams. Awarding the pri;,? of £1 for the b^st W->lsh elegiac pacon to the late Mr J. Owen (Owen Alaw), adjudicator, TafOlog; thirt. en competed, but neither merited the prize. Adjudication on the nliSlVors to tho ques ions Oil the geography of the British Isle?, prb'.o 10s. adjudicators, Messrs J. B. Davies and >T. 0. Jones; no competition. Pianoforte competition, '• Recollections of omthip" (Dr. Parry), prize £1, adjudicators. Dr. Parry and P'\Jcerdd Gwalia; best, Master Hugh Jones, Plasuch.a. Dolgellty. Adjudication on the W«Uh dictation, prize 5J, adjudicators, Messrs Owou Bees and William Williams; best, Robert Evans, DgM Oiiice, Dolgellev. Competition in singing the soprano song 1, Gardotes faelt" (Dr. Parrv), prize £1, adjudicators. Dr. Parrv and l'cncerdd Gwalia; best, Miss Maggie Williams, Festiniog. Adjudica- tion (n t'w tnnsl..tiou Chwaeth a Beirniadeth (Jynfaeii). p,i,e £, adjudicator, Kev. B. II. Morgan, M.A., Barmouth; nine computed, priæ I' w)n by Rev. W. E. Hughes, Doh(eJ!u:. Competi- tion in singing the tenor song" Farewell" pl. W. Griffith), prize 1Q*, adjudic itors, Dr. Parry and Pencordd Gwalia; prize divided between Evan James. Dolgelley, and H. Iltoberts, Festiniog. j Awarding the prize of 58 for the best < pigram to c. Cadar Idris." adjudicator, Tafolog: 37 competed, best, Lewis Evans (Llewelyn). Britlidir. Competi- I tion string quartette, Mozart's quartette in G No. 1, prize iC2, adjudicators, Dr. Parry and Pencerdd j Gwalia; no competition. Adjudication on the best handwriting, prize 5s, adjudicators, Messrs J. B. Davies and J. O. Jones; best, Mr Jno. Evans, P. T. Dolgelley, Chair Subject. -Award i ng the prize of 910 and a carved oak chair for the best poem or Ode (Pryddest neu Awdl) on Esaiali; the successful competitor will be installed according to the ancient rites of the bards of the Isle of Britian, adjudicators, Tafolog and Dyfed Rev. J. Cadvan Davies, Wesleyan Minister, Dolgelley. Choral competition.—To the best choir that will render the anthem, Gostwng, O! Arglwvdd, dy glust (M. W. Griffith), prize JSS, adjudicators, Dr. Parry and Pencerdd Gwalia Ebenezer and Bethel Chapels Choirs competed and the latter was adjudicated the best, and tho leader Mr J. Evans Jones was invested. The meeting concluded by the usual vote of thanks to the chairman, who suitably acknowledged it. The afternoon meeting commenced at twoo'clock, the president being Mr H. J. Ellis-Nanney, Gwyn- fryn. Couductor, Cadvan. Duet," Y ddau forwr," Messrs Lewis Lloyd and Evan James. Ad- judication on the stockings, prize, 5s, adjudica- tors, Mrs Jones-Parry and Mrs Griffith, Springfield; best, Jano Roberts, Tynewydd, Ganllwyd. Com- rtition-juvenile choirs-for the best rendering of Ya udgoru a gan (Dr. Parry), prize, 93 3a, by a gentleman from Dolgelley, adjudicators. Dr. Parry and Pencerdd Gwalia Llandderfel, Eben- ezer, and Methodists entered best, Llandderfel. Adjudication, "Rhagoriaeth a diffygion y Cymry fel masnachwvr," prize, £2 10s, adjudicators, Rev. J. Walters and Dr. Edward Jones, Dol- gelley best, Mr Hugh Roberts, New Shop, Dol- gelley. Competition on playing the violin, 11 Cava- tilla" (Raff), prize, a violin and a bow, worth £5 5s, by Messrs Arnfield and Griffiths, adjudica- tors, Dr. Parry and Pencerdd Gwalia; two com- peted; best, Taliesyn Davies, Dolgelley. Adjudica- tion on the poem" The pilgrim fathers," prize, £2 10s, adjudicator, Tafolog; four competed; best, Gildas, who did not answer. Competition in singing the contralto solo, But the Lord is mind- ful of His own" (St. Paul), prize, £ 1, by a native of Dolgelley, adjudicators, Dr. Parry and Pencerdd Gwalia best, Mins Madge Roberts, Dolgelley. Grand choral competition—To the choir that will best render" We never will bow down" (Judas Handel), prize, E40 (95 5s given by Mr R. C. Wil- liams, Dolmelynllyn), adjudicators, Dr. Parry and Pencerd<1 Gwalia Taaygrisiau Choral Union only competed, and well merited the prize awarded them. Adjudication on the chief essay, "Casgliad o ddetholion rhyddiaethol Cymreig," adjudicators, Hev. T. Levi, J. Evans (Eglwysfach), and D. Griffith, Dolgelley; best, Mr William Davies, Talybont, near Glaudovery. A vote of thanks to the chairman was proposed by Mr W. R. M. WYNNE, Periiarth, seconded by Mr I. WILLIAMS, Heudregarnedd, Tremadoc, and carried with acclamation, and who very suitably acknowledged in Welsh. In the evening a grand concert was held, nnder In the eveniii.o' ? f Mr S. Pope, Q.C., when the follow- ing programme was most artistically gone through, viz. :-Anthem, "Send out thy light" (Gounod), the Idris Choral Society song, Pilgrim of Love" j (Bishop), Mr Dyfed Lewis, R.A.M.; song, Can y 1 Morwr," Yo, ho! yo, ho (Dr. Parry), Dr. Parry; duet, Messrs Grossley and Griffiths; song, "The way of the World" (Molloy), Miss Mary Davies, London; glee, "Ffarwel i ti Cymru fad" (Dr. Parry), the Idris Choral Society; song, Dr. Parry; solo harp," Echoes of a Waterfall (John Thomas), Mr John Thomas; Welsh melody, Yn iach i ti Cymru" (B. Richards), Miss Mary Davies; chorus, "Et Resurrescit" (Mozart), Idris Choral Society; sorg, -1 Good Night" (Hugh Glendon), Miss Mary Davies; song, "Only one more" (F. L. Moir), Mr Dyfed Lewis; Italian song, Y Barbwr," 1, Largoal Fnctotnm" (Ros- sini), Dr. Parry; solo harp, In imitation of the Nlandoliiie," (Parish alvars), Mr John Thomas; song, "Yr Eliedvdd," Miss Mary Davies; duet, Flow, gentle Deva," Mr Dyfed Lewis, and Dr. ?arry; song, Death of Nelson, Mr Dyfed Lewis solo and chorus, "Now Tramp" (Bishop), Miss Mary Davies, and choir. Rev. Canon Lewis pro- posed, and Mr Edward Griffith, J.P., seconded a warm vote of thanks to the president which was dulv acknowledged, and one of the most successful oisteddfodau ever held was brought to a close by sing- ing God Save the Queen." We cannot close our report withcut congratulating the committee and general secretaries, Mr O. O. Roberts, Board School, and Mr Edward Williams, Springfield Cottage, upon the grand success, and good arrangements made for carrying on the eisteddfod to (such a very success- ful issue.
HOLYHEAD.
HOLYHEAD. WATCHNIGHT.—The annual Watchnight was held at the Welsh Wesleyan Chapel, on Monday night last. A very interesting programme was gone through; and the Rev. Isaac Jones delivered a very able sermon to conclude the service. Mil G. PALMER LEWIS, Liverpool, delivered a leeture on the late Gelleml Garfield, at the English Baptist Chapel, Newry-street, the other evening, the Rev. D. Price, the pastor, presided. The lecturer had a warm reception, which we could learn from the frequent cheers he had from the audience. Scores of people were unable to find room in the chapel. SCHOOL BOARD.—The monthly meeting of this Board was held on Tuesday, the 1st iust., and the following members were present:—Captain R. B. Cay, U.N. (chairman), Messrs Richard Hughes (vice-chairman), Joseph Williams and W. D. Jones. Mr W. Evans, clerk and compulsory oflicer.- l'innire. It was resolved to pay the sum of £ 169 13s 5d, being the loan and interest due to the Public Works Loan Board.It was also proposed by Mr W. D. JONES and seconded by Mr JOSEPH WIL- LIAMS that tho full quarterly salary and twenty-five shillings in addition be paid to the lateconipulsory officer for servicos rendered by him to the 31st ult. -The Clerk was instructed to write to Mr T. R. Jones, the late clerk, for his account, and also to request him to attond the Audit at Valley on the 11th inst.-T,enns and Title Deeih.—It was pro- posed by Mr RICHARD HUC.HES anrt seconded by Mr JOSEPH WILLIAMS that the title deeds and leases of the Board be made up in a sealed parcel, and that they should be kept in custody at the Bank by the Treasurer. AT the Special Police Court, held on Saturday list, before Mr Hugh Edwards, Roderick Griffin, the seaman who stabbed the captain of his ship on the 25th nit., was brought up on remand.—MATTHEW CAREY deposed: I was master of the" Saturn," of Galway, now lying in the Holyhead Harbour. The prisoner was one of my crew. Captain Hill of tho Maria," came on beard my ship on Christmas Day, and I cannot say that we were sober. We were pliying cards, and the prisoner came to the cabin and partook of drink with us, and that was about nine a.m. I have no recollection of the prisoner stabhing me. I do not remember being brought to the hospital. When I came to myself I found a wound on iiiv breast.—Dr. MAOCIKE I 8.111 still attending the captain. He will be quite well in a day or two.—MICHAEL CONN™, corroborated the evidence of Burke.—Sergeant TOOIIILL deposed that he apprehended the prisoner on board lUlLS. "De'ence," and when charged he said, in surpri,e, "Stabbec1 the captain?" He was, un. doubtedly, suffering from drill'.?.—The PRISONER, when asked whether he had anything to say, said that he was vory sorry for what he had done; and was committed for trial at the Quarter Sessions held at Beaumaris this week.
LLANRWST.
LLANRWST. CnmsTMAs CHARITY.—Lady Willoughby D'Eresby, with characteristic liberality, has caused large gifts of coal to be distributed amongst the poor. Pitt:SENTATION TO A GUARDIAN.—At the meeting lipxt Tuesday, the Llanrwst Board of Guardians wi'.l present Mr O. Isgoed Jones, chemist, Llan. rwst, with a handsome ornamental inkstand, as a present to him on the occasion of his marriage. CONCERT.—On Thursday night week, a concert was held in the Concert Hall, and it was well at- tended. Amongst those who took part in the pro. gramme were, the Rev. W. W. Thomas, the Misses Davies. Roberts, and Lloyd, and the Llanrwst Choral Union. The choir was much applauded, thc-y having recently returned from Penmachno, the winners of a prize at a musical competitive meeting there. COLLAPSE OF THE READINO Rorm.-IVe exceedingly regret to state that the public reading room at this town bus collapsed for want of finanoial support. Tho Institution had been kept going since 187G. hut on Saturday last-, the stock-in-trade was sold, and tho rooms closed. It seems strange that a market town like Llanrwst, should fail to support "useful Institution which until recently lad heel fairly Rllceessfnl since 1871:. WATCJINIHHT SERVICES AT THE CONCERT IIALL.— This service, held in connection with the Wesieyan body, w.-is very largely attended on Monday night. A number of pieces were sung, and the Choral Union rendered valuable aid. Suitable addresses were delivered by the dev. E. Humphreys, Phillips, hor Jrnes, and Hughes. The proceedings com- menced at 10.30 p.m., the chair being taken by Mr If. Pierce, Ilodvnyr. The proceeds were handed over to the building fund of the new Wesieyan Chapel, a charge having been made for admission. Siv.nn OF GI-ARDIANS.—The fortnightly meeting was held the other day, the Rev. J. Gower (chair- man' presiding. There were also present Messrs F. Jones, Bettws; Eli Evans, and D. Wilfiains, Folwjddelea; E. Williams, Eidda; Owen Jones, and D. Hughes, Penmachno; Griffith Williams, and D. Davies, Eglwy-bach; J. Parry, Tir Efan; E. Edwards, W. Griffith Jones, R Williams, and Hugh Jones, Llanrwst. The business related mainly to the relief lists.-The inmates numbered 39 as compared with 35 in the corresponding period last year. There had been expended in out-rehef during the past fortnight JE60 in the LlanrwBt district, and £53 in the Pentrevoelas distriot. The inmates had a splendid dinner on Christmas Day, consisting of roast beef and plum pudding, which they enjoyed immensely, and at the close expressed their thanks to the Guardians. VALE OF CONWAY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.- The members of this Society held a. meeting at Llan- rwst on Tuesday week, for the purpose of receiving the, annual accounts, &,c. Mr John Blackwall (president for the year) took the chair, and amongst those also present were Messrs Ashley, Tretbewy, R. Jones, Dolgain; J. H. Elias, Abbey; Lewis Hughes, Tanybryn; T. Johnson, D. Davies, J. Roberts, Rev. Canon Hugh Jones, R. James, Rev. J. Gower, Ac., and H. Pierce, secretary. The accounts were passed and shewed a balance in hand of £80. It was resolved that the next annual show be held at Llandudno in August, 1884, provided a suitable field can be obtained. CHRISTMAS BERVICES.—At the parish church oil Christmas Day, service was held at 10.30 a.m., and a suitable sermon Was preached by the Rev. J. Williams, at the close there was celebration of Holy Communion. At 6 p.m. there was a Welsh service, when Canon Hugh Jones (rector) preached. At St. Mary's there was service at 11 a.m., the preacher being the Rev. J. P. Hughes, Holy Com. munion was ..Iso celebrated. The decorations at the parish church were very pretty. They were undertaken by the Misses Williams, Bryiimadyn the Misses Hill, Henar; Miss S. M. Jones, Miss Gwynedd, Hugh Jones, &c. The Rev. J. P. Hughes, and Mr and Mrs Edward Jones also rendered valu- able liolp. The decorations at St. Mary's (English) Church were artistically carried out by Mrs and Miss Blackwall, Hendre; Mrs Hugh Jones and family, the Rectory and Mr Robert Williams. The musical part of the services was efficiently rendered. PETTY SESSIONS.—There was a special magis- trates' rm.eting, at Llaurwst on Monday, when tho justices present were, Mr John Blackwall, and Mr G. I-lorduu.-William Griffiths, a notorious local character, against whom there were many previous convictions, was brought up in custody of P.C. Williams, charged with having been drunk and riotous in the streets on the previous Saturday night. According to the evidence of the constable, the prisoner was drunk and very riotous. He was now committed to gaol for a month without the option of a fine.—Ellis Jones, Betlws-y-coed, was in custody charged with being drunk in the street, at Llanrwst on Sunday. Superintendent Hanmond was the complainant, and it appeared that the prisoner had come -1 on the spree from Bettws-y- coed. Ho was tiued £1 and the costs. RURAL SANITARY AUTHORITY. The monthly meeting of the Llanrwst Union Rural Sanitary Authority was held in the Board- room at the Workhouse on Tuesday. Mr P. Mclntyre (chairman) presided, and amongst those also present were tb3 Rev. John Gower, Messrs W. Griffith Jones, Daniel Williams, Eli Evans, J. Isgoed Jones, &c., and the Clerk (Mr H. Pierce). The minutes of the last meeting were read and passed. The Hour of Meeting.—Mr W. GRIFFITH JONES suggested that the Board should meet at eleven o'clock instead of 10.30, as the former hour would be better for those who come by train.—Mr DANIEL WILLIAM* thought eleven would be a better hour for the Board of Guardians to meet.—Some fur- ther conversatian followed, but no action was taken, A ])eZJIltation from J>ullrytltlelen.Messrs Thomas Williams and John Jones, of Dolwyddelen, inter- viewed the Board. It seems that a iLiniber of notices had been served on owners there to connect their house drains with the sewer. The dcqiutation was appointed at a meeting held in the village, and now asked that the notice be not enforced at present. Trade was very slow in the parish now. Quarry business was now very slack, and they wanted the matter deferred.—The CHAIRMAN said the Board had waited a long time for the work to be done. He sympathised with those who were not in good circumstances, butthero were signatures to the petition of people who had ample means, and could afford to do it at once. None of the houses were far away from the main, and the cost would not he much. If an epidemic' broke out in the village the Authority wou'd be blamed. Those who were able should make their connections at ouce.— The list of names upon whom notices had been served was then read over, and with regard to those considered able to do the work at once, a strong opinion was expressed that the work should be done forthwith and that the inspector report on the 1st of April as to the state of the works. This was areed to on tho motion of Mr GRIFFITH JONES, seconded by Mr DANIEL WILLIASLS.—The CHAIRMAN remarked that the Board had spent a largo sum of money at Dolwyddelen, and it was uselessly expended until the connections were made. Letter (rom the. Local (laverument Hoard.—The Authority had applied to tho Board in London for section 170, sub-Bection 1 to be included in their new Provisional Orc'er recently issued, giving them power to deal with street obstructions, &c., at Llanrwst. A letter was now read from London to the effect that the Highway Board had no power to deal with such matter- and declining to grant the request of the Authority.—The CHAIRMAN said it was most desirable that the Authority should have the powers desired, and there was no difficulty in the matter at all, had the Local Government Board been willing to grant such powers.—Mr leGOED JONES said the Highway Board did not carry out its powers, and the blocking up of the footwavs in the town was scandalous. He did not think there was another town in North Wales t ,ii' the es::t:ntr :wllh ;cd Rev. J. GOWER: You will be having a vestry soon. —Mr ISOOED JONES And I am going to bring the matter forward then. Until we htwe the powers, or a Local Board is formed, we shnll always be in the same difficulty. Unless the Highway Board looks after the streets better than they do now, I shall bring it before the vestry, and petition the Board in London again to grant this Board the powers we want. The Surveyor's Report having been dealt with, the meeting closed.
! LLANRUG.
LLANRUG. THE LAST SUNDAY IN THE YEAR.—As usu,,1 the sacred edifice was crowded. The service was 1 nicely rendered, and many appropriate carols, solos, hymns, and anthems, including the sweot anthem" The Star in the East," were sung. Great I crellit is due to Mr Robert Thomas, the conductor, and to Mr Jones, who always presides at the harmonium, and to tho whole choir at large.- Correspondent. CHARITARLY DISPOSED."—In accordance with his usual and annual custom Mr Wm. Dew, J.P., of Brynbras Castle, knowing that nature lays her snow-white table cloth upon the ground very often at this time of the year (although it happened otherwiso this Christmastide), and that it tells plainly the richer part of the world to spread of their fnlnes". and fragments upon it for the main- tenance and for tho cheering up of the downcast heart of the half-clothed in the half-warmed cottage of the poor, has charitably distributed valuable gifts to the poor of all denominations in the parish. The poor, and others, of Llanrug and Cwmyglo owe a debt of gratitude to this respected gentleman who is always foremost in every good work. THE CHURCH.—This parish church had a pleas- ing appearance in its Ilolyday garb Rnl Christ- mas robes on this Christian anniversary which to devout Churchmen is a holydav and a day of felh- ity, but festivity religiously expressed. The usual effort was made to mark the occasion, when flowers, evergreens, aud appropriate texts were used to remind the spectators of tho joyous season of Christmastide. Mihs Johns, the Rectory, fts usual was the leader of the embellishers, taking for her own share the pulpit and the texts; the other parts of the building being done by Mrs new (the lect. ern), Mis. Dew (the font), and they were assisted by Miss Meredith, Mrs Williams, Mr Jones and Mr John Williams who worked assiduously, and deserve groat praise the decorations were beyond the usual standard of taste and excellence. The services as usual were, Welsh at 10 a.m., English at 11.30. Th" Holy Commuuion was celebrated nfter each service, the Hev. T Johns, Rector, and Hev. D. C. Morgan officiated. At 6 p.in. the rector preached to a very large and attentive audience. The music was specially selected through the day to suit the Christian Anniversary.
PENTREVOELAS.
PENTREVOELAS. MIDNIGHT SERVICES.—In accordance with the usual cu,tom, a mid!1iht service held in the Parish Church on Monday, at 11.15 the srvice was nomi choral, the anthem being, "Par imi wybod fy niwedd." Most appropriate addresses were delivered by the reir. vicar and the Rev. R. III. Edwards, Yspytty. The attendance was large and devout, and the service was rendered throughout in a most able manner. CHRISTMAS DAY.-Services were hold in the Parisk Church, which was most appropriately deoorateel by the Misses Jones, the Vicarage. The morning service commenced at 10.15 a.m. The Holy Eucharist was administered to an exceptionally large number of communicants. The evening ser- vice commenced at six p.m.; the service was semt- ohoral. The vicar preached a most powerful and timely sermon in both services. Several rols were snng by members of the choir. 28tli COCERT.-On Friday evening, the 28th ?!t._ a «rand concert ws held in the Schoolroom, under the presidency of Mr A. H. Trethewy, who addressed the large audience in a most able and appropriate speech. The following programme was gone through in a most able and satisfactory manner: Piano- forte duet, Qui Vive," by the Misses Jones, Vicar- age; Baner ein gwlad," Mr J. Roberts; glee, Tyr'd foreu teg," Pentrevoelas Choir song, "The miller and the maid," Miss E. Jones, Vicar- age (encored); duet, Love and war," Messrs Hughes and Roberts; "Awn i ben y Wyddfa fawr," Voelas Glee Party song, The three jolly sailors," Mr A. Trethewy (encored); "banjo solo," Mr C. Hughes glee, Seren unig." Pentrevoelas Choir. The second part of the programme was coin menced with a trio, "violin, piano, and voice," the Misses Jones, Vicarage (encored) song, Winnie ap Jenkyn," Miss L. Hughes; glee, "Cydgan y mor- wyr," Voelas Glee Party (encored); solo, "Me Robin vn swil," Miss E. Jones, Vicarage (encored); part son", "Humpty Dumpty," the Misses O. Jones and party; "Laugh and grow fat," Voelas Glee Party; song, Fel Cymro pur," Mr J. Roberts (encored); duet, The farmer's wife," Messrs Ellis and Williams (encored); glee, The village choristers," Pentrevoelas Choir. The meeting terminated vwitli "God save the Queen." All acquitted themselves most admirably, and the per- formance was very much enjoyed. The room was most beautifully decorated with evergreens and banners by Miss E. Jones, Vicarage.
PENMAENMAWR. t
PENMAENMAWR. CONCERT.—On the evening of Bank Holiday, a concert of Christmas Carols, dze., was held in the National School, under the chairmanship of the vicar, Rev. J. A. Howell, M.A. The following pro- gramme of an unusually interesting character was gone through :-Carol, Ring the bells, the Christ- mas bells," by the St. Soriol's Church Choir, was well sung. After the church choir, came the vicar, wko was loudiy applauded fcr Nazireth," by Gounod. A trio, composed of Mits La Touche, Miss E. Bates, and Mr J. Walker next sung "Leslie's Memory." The singing of" A'r dymmor ganaf dynia'r gwyl," by the Parish Church Clioir, was loudly encored. In his song, The farmer's boy," Mr W. Salt was as successful as usual. After this Miss Webster sang" I know that my Redeemer liveth," very nicely indeed. The Little Hero was most pathetically sung by Mr J. B. Jones, of Sidney Sussex College, Cam- bridge, and the first part of the programme was brought to a close by St. Seiriol's choir singing Carol, sweetly carol." The second part opened with a pianoforte duet by Messrs R. E. and J. T. Joneu, very beautifully rendered. Mr Salt then sang the ever-welcomo "Ehren on the Rhine," which was followed by the singing of a quartette by Miss La Touche, Miss E. Bates, Messrs J. Walker and Howell. The Parish Church Choir agaiu delighted the audience by sing- ing the Welsh carol, Oil yn uchel llawenychwn," which reflected thq retest credit upon their young trainer, Mr R. E. Jones. Miss La Touche then sang "Evening Star," and was succeeded by Mr J. T. Jones, who was loudly encored for his fine rendering of" The powder monkey." Miss Webster, who succeeded, sang Should he upbraid," her per- formance of which elicited loud applause. The St. Seiriol's Choir next appeared, and sang Stainer's carol. See amid tho winter's snow," with the sing- ingof which the programme was bjought to a most successful conclusion. CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS.—As usual, at this time of the year, the decorations in the three churches in the parish were of a most elaborate description. At St. Seiriol's, the English church, the adorning of the sacred edifice was undertaken by the follow- ing ladies, viz., Mrs Howell, Mr and the Misses La Touche, Mrs RiHk, Mrs Dewberry, &c., who per- formed their" labour of love in a most tasteful manner. At the parish church-a building with- out the slightest pretence to any architectural beauty-the interior, for once in a way, presented all agreeable appearance to the eye. The pleasing, though temporary, change was due to the great care bestowed upon its decorations by Mrs Pritchard, Hill Cottage; Miss Webster, Cae Main the Misses Bates, Glancoed; and the Misses Smith, of PCII. dyffryu, who also kiudly gave the plants, &c. On Christmas Day the services at this church were of a most hearty character, the church being tilled to its utmost capacity at the evening service, a special feature in the service being the introduction of carols, which were splendidly sung by the choirl; indeed, the singing at this church was unusallv good, it result which is in no small degree due to the untiring zeal of the young organist, Mr U. E. Jones, one of the pupil teachers at the National school. At the .Mission Chapel, which more immediately ministers to the wants of the quarrymen who live in the West end of the parish, the decorations were undertaken by Mrs Sinnett Jones and Mrs Stewart, Plasmawr. and the effect of their uniting efforts was reflecting the greatest credit upon their taste and manipulative skill. On New Y'ear's Eve a midnight serdce was held in this church, which was largely attended. DWYGYFYLCHI LOCAL BOARD. The usual monthly meeting of the abovo Local Board was held in the Boardroom on Wednesday, the 2nd inst., when there were presentMr Wyatt (in the chair), Dr. Hughes, Messrs 1. W. Jones, Elias Jones, H. Ll. Jones, C. H. Darbishire, and Mr Massey, surveyor.—Tho minutes of tho last mdetin:¡ h!lvil1.l( been read and signed, the CHAIRMAN explained that the clerk, Mr Webster, was unable to be present owing to his attendance being required by Mr E. Morgan, the auditor, at Conway. New Engineer.—The Improvement Committee re- ported that they had selected Mr Pritchard, of Bir- mingham, to make an inspection of their sewerage scheme, at a remuneration of fifty guineas.—Upon the motion of Dr. HUOHES, seconded by Mr DARIU- SHIRE, the selection of the committee was approved of, and the surveyor was instructed to supply Mr Pritchard with a copy of the tracings and specifica- tioDs-The CHAIRMAN wished to protest against the employment of a fresh engineer, and he entirely dissented from the proposal. The Contractor'a Bond.—The CHAIRMAN explained that the bond for a contract had not been given up, (Li! it was found that thoy bad no bond for the proper completion of No. 2 contract. Drainage..—A letter was received from Mr Bugbird that all kinds of rubbish was thrown into the drain, and this entailed avast amount of labcur and expense.—A long conversation followed the reading of the letter, and it wis felt that a stop must be put to the practice at once.—The sur- veyor was accordingly instructed to take immediate proceedings against auy person found guilty of throwing anything into the drain, or of making private connections with the drains without the consent of the surveyor. Tidinc-i- With a view of giving tha town a more tidy appearance, the surveyor was instructed to take proceedings against any shopkeeper, or other person, who was found guilty of sweeping paper or other rubbish into the street. The CHAIRMAN reported that be bad arranged with the manager of the Bank to grant them a loan of C300 until they received the 230,30 from the Government. memorialhavingboon nontasking for the appointment of two magistllte. a reply was received, which stated that Mr C. H. Darbishire and Mr Sidney Piatt had been named. As the latter gentleman was not connected with, and did not reside in the district, it was determined to send a further memorial, submitting the name of Mr W. Thomas, manager of the N. P. Ba uk. Owing to the absence of the clerk, the me0tiu4 was adjourned tiU the-15th inst. I
RUTHIN.I
RUTHIN. BALL. A ball of gentlemen's crvant was held nt the Assembly Room, o" B??nk Holiday, which was well attended and much enjoyed. PLYOAN fi1:IIHGJ;S AT EFENECHTYD.— At the quaint littlo parish church of Efeneohtyd, at six o'clock on Christmas morning, the above services wero re- vived. They consist of the usual Church of Eng- land Christmas service and carol Binging, and are peculiar to the Principality. A few centuries ago the were very much in vogue, but latterlv have grown almost obselete. The service was conducted by the rector, the Rev. Elias Owen. and the follow- ing carols were sung" Ar dymnor gauaf dymar gwl," Mrs Owcn, Rectory; "Dcffro ddaear llawen- ha," Mr R. Edwards and party Gogoneddwch yr ArgUvydd," Miss Ada Evans; Clywcli. clywch, Miwl i'r boron," "PI1. both ydyw," Irr R. Lloyd, | Borthvn Brightest and best." Miss Ada Evans Wele'n gwawrio," Mr Edwards and party "Ifoll breswylwyr y ddaear dewch," Mr R. Edwards and party; Hark, hHk, my soul," Messrs Edward Owen, P. Owen, Ellas Owen, and J. W. Davies; -1 Cydtuiwn a disglaer gantorion y wyufa," Miss Ada Evans. In all address delivered by the rector at the close of the service, he referred to the revival of Plygan, and said those who last took part in a similar service were lying in the churchyard. The services had been discontinued ill consequence of the bad behaviour of some of tl ,m who attended them but no doubt the present age had fallen out of the J' of tbeir forefathers and had resolved to of the folly d The 0hurch, which wag havf..H^«tS by Mrs Owen, the Rectory, and fnaemily ? fined "by a large and devout congrega- t? TheM?g??ettent. PETTY SESSIONS.—MONDAY. T, t » Warden of Buthin, C?pta'u Cole. Mr ? ?. ?n.?. S?. Mr Ch&rle" Denton, Mr J. F. ?e..nd Colonel N.y..r_Ley ? 1.¡.4..rla 'm'DG. t'\U&1"aArt hv P.C. Thomas with druukenness on the 17th ult., and did not appear. He was committed for a n onth.—Robert Roberts, charged by P.C. Jones with drunkenness on the 24th nit., was fined 10s and costs. P.C. Thomas proved the case John Jones Mwrog-street, charged by P.C. Thomas with drunkenness ou tne 14th ult., wai fined 5s and costs, and Edward Edwards, Crispin Yard, was fined 5g. Luu' TL- "T_ r. Cruelty to a llorse.-rjawa.ru Xjioya, nam, uni- wen, was charged by Inspector Allen with the above offence. An irritating plaster had been placed on a sore on the animal, which gave it great pain.-Defendant was fined 5s and costs. Assault.—Elizabeth Edwards summoned Eliza- beth Morris for assault, and cross-summonses had been taken out—Mr Osbert Edwards appeared for Edwards. -Iorria, it appeared, received rent from Edwards, and had omitted to enter it, which gave rise to a misunderstanding aud ended in blows.- Mr Louis appeared for Morris, and Elizabeth Jane Edwards, daughter of John Edwards, tandmMter, who saw the assault, gave evidence, as did also In- spector Jones, who saw complainant and thought her face was swollen.-idr OSHEBT EDWARDS sug- gested that both parties should be bound over to keep the peace, and this course was adopted. Pursuing Game on Christmas D,iy.John Jones and Richard Jones were charged with a breach of the Poaching Prevention Act.—Mr Roberts prose cuted and Mr Louis defended.- Joit,; DAVIES, keeper to Colonel Naylor-Leyland, deposed that on Tuesday night he saw defendants in a field off the road leading from Nantolwyd to Clocaenog. They were boating with dogs, and had a gun. John Jones put up a hare with his dog, Richard Jones carrying the gun, which he did not lire. Another hare was also put up.—Mr Louis compisined that the defendants had been charged together, and therefore could not be called upon with evidence in each other's behalf.-Defendants were each finel 10s and costs, Mr Louis leaving the case in the hands of the Bench. Assaulting a Constable.—Peter Jones was charged with assaulting Constable Thomas. Mr E. Roberts appeared for th,3 prosecution, and Mr O. Edwards for the defence.—COMPLAINANT deposed that at about a quarter to midnight on Saturday, he was on duty in Llanfwrog-street when he met prisoner with o he I fu d was kn« -ked d wn by them and kicked while down by prisoner. When witness got up he was knocked down again and some women came upon the scene. Prisoner and his companions then ran away.—Ex-constable LLOYD deposed to seeing Thomas, after ihe assault, at Inspector Jones's house, and he was then covered with mud and blood. There was also a cut on his mouth and a bruiso on his forehead.—After hearing the above evidence the Bench committed prisoner to the sessions. As.s(ittlton a River Watcher.—Thomas Edwards, who did not appear, was charged with assaulting Edward Roberts on the 19th of November, outside the Sessions-house at the time the magistrates were sitting. Mr Bell, solicitor, prosecuted.Edward Roberts and Robert Smith gave evidence similar to what has appeared in a previous assault on the the same date, and prisoner was committed for two months with hard labour. Animals Straying.—Morris Hughes was charged by Constable J. Thomas, with allowing seven cattle to stray on the 10th nit., and was fined 5e and costs. Drunk in Charge of a Carriage.—Jame3 Doyle, for being drunk in charge of a conveyance, was fiuod 5s and costs.-W. Jones prosecuted. Serious Assault on the Pol.ice. John Jones and Peter Jones were charged with assaulting Inspector Jones and Constable Bagsbsw on Christmas Eve. From the evidence it appeared that in addition to the oflicers who were violently assaulted, Dr. Jen- kins (junior) was maltreated by the prisoners when he appeared on the scene and suggested to com- plainants that they should secure assistance to complete the apprehension of the person for whom they had a warrant. Constable Bagshaw was knocked down, and a struggle ensued, in which the prisoners with others participated. At the same time the inspector was ass9.lIlted, and on rising from the floor he saw Bagshaw being brutally kicked a., he lay OIL the other side of the road. Dr. Jenkins, who drove up in a gig. did his best to protect the police. D. Jenkins was examined, and it appeared that he had acted with remarkable courage and discrimina- tion. From his description there was a running fight along the street, in which the policeaetel with remarkable courage and pertinacity in the discharge of their duty. The Rev. J. F. Reece, rector of Llanfwrog, was also a witness in the CRoSO, and l1e exerted himself in a praiseworthy manner to secure order. The prisoners were both committal to the sessions with Philip Jones.
ST. ASAPH. !
ST. ASAPH. MORNINO AND EVENING CONCERT*.—On Friday a morning and evening concert was give I in the St Asaph National Schools, in aid of the Sunday School and Parish Church Choir. The concerts were under distinguished patronage The pro- gramme was seasonable and well se'eoteJ, and opened with Mendelssohn's Song of I'raise," which was agreeably sung by the Cathedral Choir. This was followed by a piano and harmonium duet. -1 Adalia," which was well played by the Rev. W. Morton and Mr Meyrick Roberts. The duet, Maying," which was a favourite at all the con- certs of the season, was exceedingly well sung by Miss Glanffrwyd Thomas and Eos Morlais. The next item on the programme was a violin solo, an air from Beethoven in G. This was played by Miss Clara Smith, who, there is no doubt, sur- prised some of her audience, not so muoh perhaps in that particular work as in De Beriot's florid Scene de Ballet," which brought out her powers as an executionist to a degree scarcely expected. Her touch is extremely delicate, and was very sug- gestive in tone of Sainton, and when to that was added a by no means limited power of execution of difficult passages it was not difficult to perceive the lady is a violinist of considerable merit. Mr Eos Morlais' voica and enunciation WI\3 very lefresh- ing, free, as it i., from continental eonvènti,is1H, and in the inspiring air, "How vain is man," he practically earned an enoore. "The Sailor's Grave" he also sang very effectively, nd rendered it with due regard to iis descriptive character. M''SJ Blanclis Matthew's sang Paradise SlUtrO ana" Robin Adair," tha latter sweetly and taste- fully. The Parish Church Choir sang Caldicott's glee, "Yule," extremely well, and each of the pieces given by the Cathedral Choir wero carefully sung. Mrs Ghnffrwd Thomas, who sang" She wandered down the mountain silo," re'-eived a hearty recall, and in response she sang" Home, sweot home," with an amouut of pathos which almost secured another recall. Tiie duet, I wan- dered in dreams," was admirably sung by Mrs Thomas, and E-1S Mortals and tiN National Anthem lm'll2ht the afternoon concert to a close. The Rev. W. Morton acted with his usual efficiency as 1II11sic!\1 director, and Miss Easterby, who played a duet with Mrs Thomas, ??ted with Mr Lle-.velyn Lloyd, Miss N(?lli .? Llovd, and Mr Roberts, M companists. Before dispersing. tho Rev. W. MOR- TON said that was tho first time the Parish Church Choir had sang on the platform, and ho had plea- sure in complimenting them very much on their singing. On behalf of the Cathedral Choir, he told them lie was very glad to meet them on the same platform as themselves, and he hopod on a future occasion they would amalgamate on the p atform with the Cathedral Choir. He considered they had sang '• Yulo" exceedingly well, and a he had known the author ever since he was a lad he would inform him what justice had been done him. —The following is the programme of the eveniog concert:—Anthem, "IJeiTro" (J. Ambrose Lloyd), Parish Church Choir; niano atil h triiio-iitini duet, Mr Llewelyn Lloyd and Air Mevric'c Roberts; song, "Hen wlttd y n'eny g\vynion (Em'yn Evans), Mr William Davies; son: "Anita" (Brinlev Richards!, Eos Morlais; song, Miss Blanche Mat- thew; glee, Cathedral Choir; solo violin. "Cava- tina (Raffi, Miss Clara Smith s>:i^, Jin G'a-i- ffrwd Thomas song, Good c()mpny" (Alhm3\. E?g Morlais trio, Dnw bydd dru tarog (Parry), Misses A. Hughes, M. Gerard, K. R)bcrts. Messrs W Williams and W. Davies: piano duet, "Fete MiliUire" (Sydney Smith), Mrs GlanffrwdThomas and Miss Easterby; glee, Yile (C Parish Church Clioir song, Mrs Glanffrwd Tbomas trio, The wreath (Maszinghi), Messrs R. Davies, T. Price, and W. Davies; solo violin, "Introduction Allegro from 7th Concert)'• (De Beriot), Miss Clara Smith; song, 11 o liilioo" (Ancient Welsh Malodyl, E)9 Morlais; glee, "Jack Frost" (Hatton), Cathedral Choir: song, Miss Blanche Matthews; dllet, Mrs Gdau- ffrwd Tliomas and 11)3 Morlais; finale, God blesa the Prince of Wales (B. Richards). PARISH CHOIR DINNER. Through the liberality of Mr Joseph Lloyd; one of the churchwardens of the parish ohuroh, the members of the choir, and friend to the number of t, a handred, were entertained at the Railway Hotel, on Tuetid?y ",?ni,ig. The entertainment was deSCribed &8 a te? \linner. Bad a large poqiom of the guests wero ladies The «nn" kindly attended to the t.? thoae ? th-Tub!^ were the three Mtss Uoyd.. Miss E. t?y M? E)hs. Liverpool } Miss M?nie Jonea MM W?tt.* Williams, Mrs LI. WiUi.? Miss 'loberts & '? Deanery Mra Henry Cie?ver, Mcs ? ThomM Mrs Williams, Row, Miss Williams, Lower-street. Amo..g- the gentlemen present were in addition to Mr Joseph Lloyd, who presided, Mr Robert Pierce, churchwarden. Dr. Easterby, the Isv. Glanffrwd Thomas, the Rev. W. Mjrton. the Rav. LI. Wit. HaOlB, Messrs W. Williams, LI. Lloyd Toinkinson. and J. Jones. After dinner, the National Anthem was sung, Mr Walter Williams singing the solo of God Bless the Prince of Wales," and the usual loyal toasts were drunk. In response to the toast of lie u Clergy and ministers of all denominations." Mr LL. WILLIAMS characterised Mr I.loyd'a generosity as a great encouragement to the clergy. It use,, to be the rule that they must do everything for themsel ves. The Rev. W. MORTON in a few chosen words responded on his own behalf and said he was always ready to co-operate ill good work with men of any denomination (cheeis). He was glad to eee the union of the Parish Church with the Cathedral Choir, and Mr Lloyd deserved the greatest possible credit for encouraging the Parish Church Choir, as he had done by his invitations that evening (load cheers). Mr JOSEPH LLOYD said he had given the entar- tainment out of compliineDt to t1.. Rev. Mr Glanffrwd Thomas and Mrs Thomas, because of the arduous duty they had taken upon themselvet to make the church choir as efficient as it was az the present time (cheers). The'r work had ex- tended over many months, and the singers, be believed, would be a credit to the diocese of St. Asaph (cheers). Another reasou why he had issued invitations was because of the appreciation which the choir had shown for its instructors. Mrs Thomas he regarded as perfect in her musical accomplishments, and in Mr Thomas they had a. reader, lecturer, preacher and poet folieers). Fl- afterwards alluded to the Rev. Mr Siurkey, now rector of Marchwiel, to whom he pid a high tri- bute. The Rev. G. TBOUAS, in replying to the expres- sions of Mr TIoyd with reference to himself said, he was very glad to meet the Parish Church Choir that evening, and see so many" old familiarfaces met together on the last ui/iit ol the expiring yea* (cheers). To the chairman he was personally in- debted, not only for the entertainment to the choir. by which he recognised talent, and the efforts which had been made to mako the services ia God's house as perfect as possible, and to show the appreciation that was felt for the voluntary services of the choir. He believed they were en- titled to the entertainment or something like it, and it was with pleasure he recognised the fact that Mr Lloyd came forth of his own accord to do as he had done (cheers). There had not even been a suggestion to him by anyone or anything except the promptings of his own wum Welsh heart (cheers). He had always found Mr Lloyd ready to help when his help was needed. It was not the first time he had helped the Church, and he had always thrown his influence, and it was a very groat influence it was the influence of wealth and a well road man, and it was. the- Ïiufioonee of ifc talent which was not that of an ordinary man, and so far as he had known Mr Lloyd he had always thrown in that influence on the side of virtue and religion—(cheers)—and their presence there that evening was a tangible proof of that fs*3t (cheers) He believed if there was any man not disposed to drink Mr Lloyd's health his liver must be terribly out of order (laughter). The speaker then referred in the highest terms of approval to-the Rev. W. Morton, who he believed possessed a large warm heart, and was always ready to help tho needy (cheers). He thought the thanks of those present were also due to Mr Walter Williams—(cheersj— for the able manner in which lie had come forward and the great deaJ of time which he had devoted with his great talents to train the choir, without pay of any kind, although his experience was such that he could have turned it to financial account. Not o.,ly did hn work on the Sunday, but at inter- vals in thexveek. and the way the choir sang at tha last concert evidenced how well he had trained, them. He could not promise Mr Williams any other recompense than kind feelings and load praise, but these were rewards which would be generously giveu (cheers). Mr LLOYD- next referred in appreciative terms TO Dr. Easterby, and proposed his health. Dr. EASIEIUJY briefly replied, believing that a gcl dinner was the foundation of good feeling and hamanity (hear, bear), The remainder of the evening was spent in music and singing, supplied by Miss A. Hughes, Mr J. .Tonai, Lower Shop Miss lvate no oerts. & few hippy remark we'e a! o male by the Re/. J. E. Hughes, London, before the proceedings closed.
SECRETS OF THE JEWELLERY TRADE.
SECRETS OF THE JEWELLERY TRADE. At the Lord Mayor's Court, Load in, the Recorder and a common jury heard the case of Richardo v. Abrahams. The plaintiff, a dealer in procious stones, at 236, Southgate-road, sought to recover from the defendant, a jeweller, of Hoands- ditch, the sum ol £17 14s 4d for a parcel of imita- tion sapphires, sold and delivered. The defendant pleaded at denial of liability, alleging that the lap- posed ftone were sold to him as real, and turned, out to b-3 imitation.—Mr Innes was counsel for the plaintiff, and Mr Geoghegan for the defendant.— The plaintiff's case was that on September 20th latfe he mit tho defendant in the street, and offered him a parcel of imitation sapphires, known as beryl sapphires." Mr Abrahams referred him to his son, who was at home, and that gentleman pur- chased the parcel for the sum now sued for, having till the next morning to decile upon the matter. He had, however, subsequently refused to pay for them, alleging that they were net, as represented, "inferior sapphires. For the defjnee the de- fendant's son was called, and said the plaintiflT represented at the tinia he brought the parcel to him that the contents were real stones, b it of &3 inferior quality. He sold some of them at a small profit to his brother-in-law, a jeweller, who gave him a che jue which he stopped two hours later, informing liim that the supposed stones wero nothing but paste and worthless. He thereupon refused to complete the bargain fo • the purchase. In cross-examinition ha sai-I he had be" in the habit of buying a id selling sapohires, but only when I mounted up." Tlicir value then was as- cor ling to their setting. He was no judgo of s tppliirei. IIo waR a.v»re that the invoice was for "beryl saophires." He did not know that the word beryl meant imitation. 111 thought it waa a mere description of the stones. He wns a jeweller, and dealt in 9, 15, aud 18 carat gold and silver goods. M: Alfonso N >0 • c c, a laoi iary, c'.rryi on business at 11A, Upper G!oncester-str»at, W., said he had exim ned tlio <mpr>o*od stoues. They were of the commonest kind of imitat/oi known a» '• oast1, a id Sold bv the I)" Mr GB.OOHE34!«: What < 0 is" pa ite mean ?-WIT ,S;: A mixture < F violin glassanl bo ac {lotu.:ht MrGnoo ISOAN: And what are "imitations?"—Witness :I intike imi- tations, but I make them ont of I st')!1Si. Mr Innes: How can that be ?—WITNESS I will ten you. Perhaps I have soma pale a'ones which would not be valuable. I split those, introluce the colour desired, and then join then I\! th (laoghter). By that means the public get veal stonos at a cheap rate representing stones of a greater value (renewed laughter). I never heard of It" b3ryl sapphire." 11 Bsryl is a v>tlues9 crystal of varion ooloura, but would mean real," and therefore I should can- sider a haryl sapphire to mean a real stamen An1hr witness (Mr William Jennings) was calfcl, who examine! tha S:1111J:1Qed stones, an I ;.r)1\00'11)81 I' thorn to be p:J.II:e-)fr IMNKS: Are they Wi'i^otup? —WITNESS Yes. —Mr They would take anybody in, would they not ?—Wfifaei; That it exactly what they were intended, to do, I shoull think (loud laughter*. —Ultima,the i iry found a vordiot for tht deftalant.