Carnarvon and Denbigh Herald and North and South Wales Independent

| LADY MORGAN ON WOMEN S SUFF- RAGE.—Writing on Saturday to a corre- spondent in East Denbighshire, Lady Os- Iwrno Morgan says: — T thank you for call- ing my attention to a letter in the 'Man- chester Guardian,' professing to be an answer to a note of mine which somehow or other found its way into the 'Pall Mall Gazette.' The anonymous writer of that letter labours under a. complete misapprehension. I never ventured to 'censure the Welsh Liberal wo- men for pressing forward the question of women's suffrage.' All I 'deprecated' was the attempt which has been made to foist the women's suffrage movement into the forefront of their programme. To call a union of associations which primarily pro- motes or helps that movement a Liberal W omen's Union (if the word Liberal is to be used in the SeillSO which it commonly bears), is surety a misnomer. It is, in fact, neither more nor less than sailing under false colours, only too likely to endanger the good ship Liberalism, which at this moment requires all the strength which can alone be obtained bv united action."

CHESS CARNARVON v. BANGOR.— The return chess match betweens teams re- presenting the above two clubs was played at the Eagles Cafe, Bangor, on Wednesday evening. On this occasion, there was some change in the teams, Mr A. Corrison taking the place of Mr R. Morris in the Carnarvon team, and Mr David Owen, solicitor, and Mr J. Charles Jones replacing Messrs J. Davies and G. Cleaton Jones in the Bangor team. Unfortunately, Mr H. A. Stenning failed to turn up to play Mr J. Smith, and the game had to be postponed. The other parties each played three games. This time Bangor showed much better form, playing in good style, and the games were more evenly con- tested. The result at the end of play for the evening was: Carnarvon, 12; Bangor, 7. There are still four unplayed. and one postponed. Appended is the table of the result:—Carnarvon: T. Moore, 10 0, 1; G. Jones, 0 0 0. 0; S. Jones, 110, 2 W. B. Jones, 1 1 1, 3; Colonel Rees, 0,0; C. Carter, 1 1 1, 3; A. Corrison. Ill, 3; total, 12. Bangor: D. Jones, 0 1 1, 2; J. C. Jones, 1 1 1, 3; T. J. Williams, 0 0 1, 1; D. Roberts, 0 0 0, 0 Dr E. O. Price, 1, 1; G. J. Martin, 0 0 0, 0; Edward Parry, 0 0 0, 0; total, 7. EASTER HOLIDAYS SAILINGS TO NORTH WALES.—Attention is directed to an announcement in our advertising columns intimating that the popular steamer "St. Tud- no" will resume her sailings for the season between Liverpool and Llandudno a.nd Menai Straits, commencing with a departure on Thursday, 2nd April, at 1.30 p.m. This hour being thought desirable and conven- ient for those who purpose availing them- selves of a three or four days' excursion during Easter hoftdays. On Thursday, the "St. Tudno" will not go beyond Beaumaris, but passengers desiring to go as far as the Bridge will be conveyed by the steamer "Tor- bay." With the exception of this date, the "St. Tu.dno" will make her daily trips to Llandudno, Beaumaris, and Menai Bridge. It may be mentioned that the "St. Tudno" has undergone a thorough overhaul, is newly paintedaud upholstered, and is well equipped in her appointments and arrangements. The catering, as in former years, will be en- trusted in the capable hands of Mr G. R. Mackensie, who has been long and favourably known in this particular department. The riverpool and North Wales Steamship Com- pany are having a. new steamer built to their order by the Fairfield Shipbuilding and En- ^ineerin^ Co.. Limited, specially designed to meet the increasing requirements of the Xorth Wales service the steamer, which is co be named the "St. Elvie's," will be built wicih every modern improvement, and it is xpected will be one of the smartest and most commodious of excursion steamers. The ven- tilation of the dining-rooms has been espe- cially considered, so that even in the warmest weather 110 inconvenience will be experienced. The sanitary arrangements will also be of the most ample and efficient description. The vessel will be fitted throughout with a complete system of electric light. The "St. Ehtcs" will be ready to be placed on the ration at Whitsuntide. DEATH OF MR D. A. THOMAS'S MOTHER.—'Mrs Rachel Thomas, of Sgu- ))orwen, Aberdare, and Bluinsdon Abbey, Wiltshire, who had been seriously ill for the past four or five weeks, died on Saturday night at her London residence. The de- ceased lady was horill on the 11th of June, 1823, at Pentrebach, near Merthyr. In the year 1841, she was married to the late Mr Samuel Thomas, of Sguborwen, and she'leaves live children. Two of the sons are directors i.'f the Cambrian Collieries in the Clydach Vale, and the second, Mr D. A. Thomas, is the senior Parliamentary member for the borough of Merthyr and Aberdare. During the last year of her life, Mrs Thomas re- sided1 mostly at Blunsdon, but, a thorough Welshwoman at heart, she never abated her interest in Wales and its people. She had a keen appreciation of Welsh literature, and had mastered the intricacies of Welsh gene- alogies to a remarkable extent. At the Na- tional Eisteddfod held at Aberdare, in 1885, 3he was dritiated into the circle of the Gor- sedd literati as an ovate. After the death of the late Lady Llanover, she occupied the position of seniority in that respect. Mrs Thomas was also an ardent supporter of the Cymmrodorion and other learned societies. ROYAL NATIONAL LIFEBOAT INSTI. TUTION.—The annual general meeting of the governors and friends of the Royal Na- tional Lifeboat Institution washefd on the 21st inst.,at St. Martin's Town Hall, Lon- don. The chair was occupied by Captain His Royal Highness the Duke of York, R.N., K.G. The meeting was very numerously and influentiailly attended. The annual re- port stated that at the end of last year the institution's fleet consisted of 303 lifeboats. The committee think it well to again remind the public that they are prepared to establish and maintain a. lifeboat station on any part of the coast of the United fjtingdom, where it can be shown that a lifeboat is really re- quired. It is however, a sine qua non that there should be a sufficient number of men, either fishermen, or others accustomed to manage boats at sea, to man the lifeboat. The gale of the year was that of the 2nd and 3rd of October, during which 27 lifeboats were launched' on service. and succeeded in saving 54 lives. During the year the insti- tution's lifeboats were launched 437 times on service and 1060 times for exercise and drill, besides which crews were assembled on 69 other occasions, when circumstances seemed to indicate that their services might be re- quired. The total number of lives for the saving of which the committee granted re- wards in 1895 was 709. Of these 533 were saved by lifeboats and 176 by shore-boats and other means, besides which the lifeboat ,The total i er lifeboats, shore-boats, ™ean!1' fcT ^hfh the institution had ^ranted rewards, had been 39,354. The re- wards given by the institution in 1895, com- prised seven silver medals, three second ser- vice clasps, 13 binocular glasses, two Ceroid vice clasps, 13 binocular glasses, two Ceroid barometers, 39 votes of thanks inscribed • r" amed, ten certificates of service framed, and £ 10 434 in- cluding grants to relatives of 'men lost on service, and compensation for injuries received 1n the service. Up to the close of the vear the institution had granted in rewards since its establishment in 1824 98 gold: medals and gold clasps, 1149 silver medals and dasps, 257 binocular glasses 15 telescopes, 9 Aneroid barometers, 1519 votes of thanks inscribed on vellum and framed 57 certificates of service framed, and £158.929 in money. The subscriptions, do- nations, dividends, etc., amounted during the past year to .S66.281. which sum included £2556 in special gifts to defray expenses con- nected with various lifeboats establishments. Some valuable legacies were also received. The total expenditure for the past year am- ounted to £75,417. The committee, while gratefully acknowledging the generous help they have received in the past, earnestly in" vite increased and sustained support in the future.

BANGOR. PAROCHIAL MISSION.—At St. Mary's Church this week a Welsh parochial mission has been conducted by the Revs E. T. Da- vies, B.A., Pwdheli and Canon Hugh Ro- berts, B.A., Colwvn Bay. DEATH OF AN OLD RESIDENT.—On Monday, the death took place of Mr Hugh Davies, Old Ebenezer-place, at the age of 89. Deceased, who was a deacon with the Independents for over 40 years, was the se- cretary of the Pendref Church. THE RECHABITE HALL.—On Wednes- day evening, a miscellaneous entertainment was given at the above hall in connection with the Band of Hope of the English Wes- leyan Chapel. Mr Lewis Hartley, Y Wylfa, occupied the chair, and Miss S. B. Owen ac- companied at the piano. "Drink tempta- tions a temperance dialogue," was well got through by a number of the young people connected with the church. MENAI TEACHERS ASSOCIATION.— A meeting of this society was held at Bangor on Saturday, Mr R. Davies, Llangefni, in the chair. It was announced that Mr S. R. Dew was appointed local solicitor for the association, and the following nominations were made for the North Wales District Union:—Vice-president, Mr Bowen, Fes- iiniog; treasurer, Mr J. Cadwaladr, Fes- timogj secretary, Mr W. Tegarcy, Bangor. Mr W alter Scutt, the inspector of drawing for the district, delivered a most interesting and practical address on "Freehand draw- ing." BILLIARD MATCH.—At the Queen's Head Cafe, on Wednesday evening, a return billiard match was p.ayed between teams re- presenting Bangor and Beaumaris. When the teams met at the latter place the Ban- gorians were victorious by a substantial ma- jority, and on Wednesday the visitors were again defeated by a majority of 166. Score —Beau mar is: T. H. Carswell. 75; R. I. Jones, 150; R. Thompson, 75; F. Pearse, 86; G. Walmsley, 128; J. Inglis, 150; to- tai, 664. Bangor: Tom Parry, 150; E. Rowlands, 136; K. Thomas, 150; H. Parry, 150 H. iAoyd, 150 W. Jackson, 94; total, 830. PETTY SESSIONS.—On Tuesday, before Charles Pierce, Esq. (chairman), J. E. Ro- berts, Esq. (mayor), W. Pughes, Esq., J. O. Jones, Esq., John Hughes, Esq., Henry Lewis, Esq., Thomas Lewis, Esq., and Tho- mas Roberts, Esq., a man nemed W. Williams was fined 10s and costs for drunkenness, while F. Thompson, Bangor, was mulcted in a similar penalty for furious driving at Llanfairfechan.—Upon the application of Mr Thornton Jones, the license of the Pen ybryn Inn, Llanfairfechan, was transferred to L. E. Hughes, and the license of the Star Hotel, Bangor, to J. T. Brookes. On the application of Mr M. E. Nee, the license of the Albion Hotel, Bangor, was transferred to W. Nee. SOIREE,—On Monday evening, a very successful season of the Horeb Young Men's Literary Society was brought to a close, by a soiree and a miscellaneous entertainment. About a hundred of the members attended. The repast was well and bountifully provided by a committee, including the Misses Lewis, Gartherwen Misses Jones, Brynmeirion Masses Jones, Castle Bank; Miss Thomas, and others; and Messrs C. D. F. Hum- phreys, who received an encore, as he always does, for his most excellent recitation; H. Thomas Jones, John Jones, Misses A. Hum- phreys, M. Roberts, G. Wilfiams, and S. J. Owen. Votes of thanks were passed to the chairman (Rev E. Humphreys), and the secretary (Mr E. W. Prichard), and the meet- ing expressed its sorrow on hearing that Mr Prichard is leaving the town.

CARNARVON "A LEAF FROM THE MABINOGION" was the subject of an interesting paper read by the Rev Gwylfa Roberts, of Portdinorwic, before the members of Salem Literary Society on Wednesday, Mr H. Griffith, Dinorwie- street, presiding. The Rev W. R. Jones (Goleufryn), the pastor of the C.M. Church at Engedi, and I Mrs Jones, intend starting about the end of this week for a trip to Italy, visiting Rome and other places. They will be accompanied by Mr and Mrs J. M. Saunders and others. They will be away for a. month or so. THE APPOINTMENT OF GAS MANA- GER.—In the report of the special meeting of the town council, which was published in our last issue, it should have been stated that Councillor Lloyd Carter supported the appointment of Mr Duesburry, as his testi- monials, to an outsider, seemed to be the best of all presented to the council. BOSTOCK S CARlNIVAL was brought to a close on Saturday, after a three months' unprecedented success at the Pavilion. About 3000 people attended on Saturday night, while the Llanberis Brass Band was also in attendance. At the close, Mr Bos- tock thanked the people of the town and district for the support they had given him, and bid them adieu for the present. Three hearty cheers were subsequently given to him and Mrs Bostock, the band striking up "Auld Lang Syne." AN ASSAULT.—At a special police court, on Tuesday, before G. R. Rees, Esq., and Edward Hughes, Esq., two men named Evan Jones (alias "Evan Denbigh") and John Jones, hailing from Llanrwst, were sentenced to two months' imprisonment with hard labour for assaulting Thomas Jones, hawker. They were apprehended bv P.C. 16 (Evan Jones) and P.C. 26 (Ellis Roberts).—The same de- fendants were also fined 5s and costs for being drunk and disorderly, or in default seven days' imprisonment. I BOROUGH MAGISTRATES' COURT.— Monday, before the Mayor (Richard Thomas, Esq.), Dr R. Parry, Edward Hughes, Esq., J. R. Pritchard, Esq., and R. Roberts, Esq. —On the application of Mr Nee (Messrs Nee and Gordon Roberts), the license of the Mar- ket Vaults was temporarily transferred to Mr Robert Armsden, Llanberis.—Livingstone Evans, High-street, was mulcted in costs for allowing lis chimney to take fire.—Waiter Roberts, Tan'rallt, and E. J. Griffith, were each fined 2s 6d and costs for drunkenness. MASONIC INSTALLATION. — An ill- stallation in connection with the Royal Aroh Chapter Segoaitium took place on Wednes- day at Carnarvon., when M.E. Comp. R. W. Newton. H., was installed as M.E.Z., M.E. Comp. N. Bunnell, J., as H., and E. Comp. Caradoc Rowland, Scribe E.. as J. The in- stallation was carried out by M.E. Comp. J. Williams, retiring M.E.Z., who was as- fisted in the second and third chairs by M.E. Comp. Cornelius Davies, P.Z. The new M.E.Z. appointed his officers as follows: M.E. j Comp., R. G. Davids, P.Z. treas. Comp. I H. J. Roberts, Scribe E. Comp. J. G. Jones, Scribe N. M.E. Comp. Davies, P.8. Comp. J. O. Morris, assist. S. Comp. W. H. Wright, second assist. S. Comp. Wat- ) kins, janitor. A SUPPER.—At the EbeTiezer Wesleyan Schoolroom, last Friday, a sumptuous supper was given to all the members of the Watch- night Choir, in recognition of their services at the Watdlmight. The tables were very attractively laid out, and about 130 persons sat down to the supper. Great credit is due to the following ladies for the able manner in which •everything was managed —Mrs J. W. Jones, Preswylfa; Mrs Paul!. Isfryn; Mrs Hughes, Barranco. The following ladies attended at the tables:—Mrs Evans. St. Helen's-terrace Miss Evans, St. Helen's- terrace; Miss M. WilVams, Rock House; Miss Lilk Jones, Preswylfa Miss Roberts, Waterloo House Miss Llovd, Bangor-srreet; Mrs Richard Morgan, New-street; Mrs Foulkes, Pool-street; Mrs Enms, Segon- tium-terrace Miss Walker, Chapel-street. The Rev Hugh Hughes presided at the con- cert which followed, and thanked the con- ductor (Mr Walter Thomas) and the choir for their kind services. A FATAL ACCIDENT. —On Saturday night, Mr Levels Rees Thomas, the deputy- coroner, held an inquest on the body of Thomas Williams. Saron, Bethel, who had met with his death, through an aooident earlier in the day. Mr Cadwaladr Williams was the foreman of the jury. Evidence was given to the effect that the deceased was, about three o'clock, loading his cart at the Victoria Mills, New Harbour. As he depart- ed. he took hold of the reins, with the in- tention of leading the horse dear of the dock. However, the seat of the cart, which had been placed on the top of some sacks in the cart, fell on the horse's back, causing the animal to bolt. The deceased attempted to pacify the horse, and still kept to its head, but, somehow or other, he fell, with the re- sult that the wheels parsed over his body. He wa.s taken immediately to the mill close by, and medical assistance summoned with all possible speed. The first to appear on the scene was Dr Owen. High-street, but the deceased was breathing his last when he arrived, death taking place in about a quar- ter of an hour after the accident. Thomas Williams was about 60 years of age, was l'ighlv respected, and well known, both in the town and the surrounding country. A verdict of "Accidental death" was returned. ANNUAL REPORTS OF CHURCHES. -The annual statements of Moriah, Salem, and Pendref Chapels have been published. Up to the end of December, the church mem- bers of Salem numbered 475. Their col- lections for 1805 totalled B479, which leaves them on the right Fide with a balance of VA 9s 4d. This church may look forward to a successful work being done in the fu- ture, under the pastoral care of its eminent minister, the Rev D. Stanley Jones. Pen. dref church, of which the Rev Lloyd Bryn- iog Roberts is the pastor, issues a most en- couragilng report. With a church member- ship of 275. they collected during the year J5550, which leaves a ance of about j538 to the credit side. Moriah church, of which the Rev Evan Jones is the respected pastor, has a church membership of 785. With the 91558 derived from a bazaar, the total col- l lections of the church amounted to J54041. Of this sum, JB1255 were devoted to meet the liabililies of the respective branches con- nected with the church. J51206 (being the profits of the bazaar) were paid to the credit of the chapel estate fund, while there re- mains in the treasurer's hands JS1531 2s 5d. During the year, the deaths occurred of Mr and Mrs Cornelius Davies. who left a legacy of £ 100 to the chapel. This is a record of which anv church may well feel proud, and it must be a source of gratification to their worthy minister, after his recent illness and family affliction, to find that his people stood true and faithful to the cause.

LLANGEFNI. URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL.—There are five vacancies on the above council, and eleven candidate# were named to contest the seats.

A libel suit arising out of the last General Election and brought against a prominent North Wales Liberal politician will be short- Ey heard in London. Mr J. Edward Williams, Board School, Rhostryfan, was elected represenntive on the county governing body of the Irtermed- iate Education Scheme, in place of the Rev T. Gwynedd Roberts. The two other gen- tlemen who had een I!f)mm'l"d, withdrew.

MR GLADSTONE AND THE WIRRAL RAILWAY. The new railway across Cheshire, giving a fresh access to Liverpool from Chester and North Wales is to be privately inaugurated to-morrow, by a trip in a special train from Hawarden to Liverpool, via the Dee Bridge. Mr Gladstone will accompany the directors and a party of gentlemen. The formal opening of the line was to have taken place on Monday, but is postponed for the present.

BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, AND DEATHS. Announcements Qf Births, Marriages, and Deaths are charged Is (cash) and 2s 6d (credit), BIRTHS. DAVIES—March 14, the wife of Mr Ellis Davies, Leeds-street, Blaenau Festiniog, of a daughter. FARREN March 19, the wife of Mr William Farren, The Mount, Carnarvon, of a son- prematurely. HUGHES-March 19, the wife of Mr William Hughes, Ty Capel Seion, Blaenau Festiniog, of a daughter. JONES — March 16, Mrs Jones, formerly schoolmistress of Nebo, near Llanrwet, and wife of Mr John Jones (Tenorydd Garmon), Brynbras, Nebo, of a dangh.ter-first-born. LAWSON—March 19, at 69, South-pen'rallt, Carnarvon, the wife of Mr Lars Lawson, of a son- first- born. MARRIAGES. DAVIES DAVIES March 24, at Dinas ( hapel, Llangefni, by the Rev Robert Thomas, Llanerchymedd, Mr William Davies to Miss Alice Davies-both of Tynewydd, Llanddyfnan. EDWARDS—HUMPHREYS—March 24, at Ebenezer, Bangor, by the Rev Keinion Thomas, Mr Richard Edwards, Arfon Cottage, to Miss Humphreys, Caradog-place, Llanfairfechan. ROWLANDS—ROONEY—March 18, at Dinas (hapel, Llangefni, by the Rev H. Hughes, rf,gistrar, Mr Richard Rowlands, Machine- street, to Miss Hannah Rooney, Temperance Hotel-both of Amlwch. ROBERTS — WILLIAMS — March 13, by license, at Peniel Chapel, 'Tremadoc, by the 1 Rev R. H. Evans and Mr R. Parry, regis- trar, Mr Griffith Roberts, Clogwynygwin, Rhyd-ddu, to Miss Margaret Williams, Dryll, Beddgelert. WILLIAMS — ROWLANDS •- March 20, at Peniel Chapel, Tremadoc, by the Rev R. H. Evans and Mr R. Parry, registrar, Mr David Williams, Tyclub, Beddgelert, to Miss Myfanwy G. Rowlands, Glanawen House, Criccieth. WILLIAMS-HUGHES March 21, at the registrar's office, Portmadoc, by Mr R. Parry, Mr John Williams, Brynkir Lodge, to Miss Kate Hughes, Clwtyffolt-both of Dolben- maen. WILLIAMS WILLIAMS March 14, at Zion, Llanrwst, by the Rev John Jones, Pandv, assisted by the Rev W. Williams, 1 Holywell (brother of bridegroom), and Mr A. Hughes, registrar, Mr Morris Williams, Pen- tre Mawr, L apel Garmon, to Miss Jane Wil- liams, eldest daughter of Mr Richard Wil- liams, Dylas Isaf, Penmachno. DEATHS. DAVIES—March 7, at Bwlchywe, Festiniog, Mr James Davies, aged 73 years. DAVIES March 15, at Highgate-terrace, Festiniog, Mr Davies, aged 53 years. EDWARDS-March 17, aged 7 years, Lizzie, the beloved daughter of Mr Griffith and Mrs J. Edwards, Plasisa'-terrace, Blaenau Festiniog. GLYlsNE March 21, Dai Leslie, the onlv son of the Rev W. and Mrs Glynne, Broughton, Manchester, aged 16 months. HUGHES—March 16, Mr J. Hughes, painter, Lord-street. Blaenau Festiniog, aged 49 years. HUGHES—March 21, Maria, the beloved wife of George B. Hughes, Bryn Defaid, Colwyn Bay, aged 67 years. HUMPHREYS — March 13, aged 76 years, David Humphreys, Borthfechan, Borthygest, Porthmadog. JONES—March 12, aged 52 years, Ellen, the wife of John Jones, Tanyweirglodd. Clwtybon t. ¡ JONES—March 18, aged 64 years, Mr E. Jones, slater, Groesffordd, Tanygrisiaw. JONES — March 20, aged 73 years, Thomas Rowland Jones, High-street, Ebenezer, Llan- ddeiniolen. ROBERTS—March 17, aged 66 years, Mrs Catherine Roberts, Yankey-street, Llanberis. ROBERTS — March 5, aged 45 years, John Roberts, Tynewydd, Rhiwddolion, Bettwsy- WILLIAMS—March 13, Mrs Mary Williams relict of Mr Thomas Williams, Berthaur Penllech, aged 62 years.

MONUMENTS LARGE STOCK. BEFORE BUYING CALL AT HUGH JONES KARBLE WORKS, CARNARVON Ru bbing-etionea and Sand aiways on Sale.

CRE S TER.-SATURDAY. At this market there was a fair supply of wheat from farmers, deliveries being about an average during the week. Prices were well maintained generally, although in some in- stances values were in favour of buyers, possibly in sympathy with the market for foreign wheat, which was not so strong. Oats, beans, and barley were each sparingly offered, while prices were nominally unaltered. Quotations: Wheat, white, 3s 10d per 751b.; ditto, red, 3s 8d per 751b: malting barley. 3s 9d per 601b. • grinding barley, 2s 9d per 641b.; oats, 2s 3d to 2s 6d per 461b; beans, 4s 3d per 801b; Indian corn, 8s 9d per 2401b.

HAY AND STRAW. LONDON. — THURSDAY. Moderate supplies, but trade slow at the fol- lowing prices Good to prime hay, 60s to 85s inferior to fair ditto, 36s to 55s; good to prime clover, 65s to 87s 6d; inferior to fair ditto, 38s to 60s mixture and sanfoin. 50s Od to 85s Od; straw, 20s to 42sper-load.

CATTLE. SALFORD.-—TUESDAY. There was a slight decrease in the number of cattle on offer, and late prices were barely main- tained. The supply of sheep was larger, and prices were in favour of the buyer. The supply of calves was larger. Pigs made from 5s 6d to 7s per score. Prices: Cattle. 41d to 6el; sheep, in wool, "d to 9d; ditto, clipped, 6d to 7d; calves, 6d to 8id per lb. At market: Cattle, 4 2684; sheep, 8941; calves, 426; pigs, 52

LONDON.—THURSDAY. No beasts whatever on offer. Sheep trade extremely slow, the few transactions recorded being governed by Monday's rates. Lambs: Demand restricted; the bulk bought for dead meat market, therefore at easier terms. Calves dull. Pigs slow. Prices: Beef, Os ud Oto s Od mutton, 3s 4d to 5s 8d; veal, 3s 2d to 6s Od; pork, 2s Od to 3s 6d; lamb, 6s Od to 8s Od per 81bs. At market:—Beasts, 0 sheep and lambs, 920; calves, 35; pigs, 25.

DUBLIN.—THURSDAY. Prime heifer and ox beef, 50s Od to 54s Od; top quality, 0s to 0s second quality, 44s Od to 48s inferior, 35s Od to 42s. Prime wether mutton, Gtd to 7d: ewe, 51d to Gtd; inferior sheep, 5d to Sid. Hoggets, prime, 34s to 52s. House lambs, 20s to 34s. Veal: Choice. 9d to lOd inferior, 5d to 7^d.

WOOL. BRADFORD.—THURSDAY. Wool trade continues quiet. Business rather small at steady prices, in the export yarn trade considerable business being done in fancies. Fair orders for cashmeres and cords. Good inquiry for crepon yarns. Botany trade very quiet. Demand for mohairs confined to low qualities. Prices firm in piece goods. Trade is brisk for autumn dress goods in serge effects, wool figures, and fancy lustres. American orders scarce.

DENBIGH.—WEDNESDAY. Wheat, Os to Os Od barley, 6s Od to 7s oats, 5s to 5s 6d per hobbet; potatoes, Os Od to 5s per hobbet; fresh butter, 16d to 17d per lb ditto, salt, Is 2id per lb; fowls, 3s 6d to 5s Od per couple ducks, Os Od to Os Od per couple; beef. 6d to 9d per lb; veal, 7d to 9d; mutton, 7d to 9d; eeese Od per lb; eggs, 20 for Is.

OSWE STRY.—W EDNESD AY. Fresh butter, Is Id to Is 2d per lb; eggs, 19 to 20 ior Is; fowls, 4s Od to 5s Od; ducks, 5s Od to 6s per couple rabbits, 2s 4d to 2s 6d ner couple potatoes, 2s to 2s 6d per cwt.; beef. sj lb; mutton, 7 £ d to 8jd veal, 7d to 8d 6d to 8d; lamb, Od to Od. a po^ F 'T^EI)NESDAT-

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TV, WRE^HAM (Cattle). —MONDAY. ihere was only a moderate supply of stock at to-day s market. Good dairy cows £ 18 12s 6d each, and stock bulls made up to JE18 each. Best beef, 6td per lb mutton 7d to 8d per lb; fat calves 94s per head; porks, 7s 6d to 8s Od per score lbs and bacon pigs from 6s 6d to 7s 6d.

RUTHIN.—MONDAY. Wheat, 8s to 8s 6d per hobbet: barlev, 7s Od to 7s 6d oats, 6s Od to 6s 6d; fresh butter, 13d to 114d per lb; fowls, 3s Od to 4s Od per couplE' ducks, Cs Od to 0s Od per couple eggs, 18 to 20 for Is.

PENRHYNDEUDRAETH. MISS C. M. STEVENS, R.A.M.'s CON- CERT.—A concert, arranged bv the above young lady, who is a neice of Mr Ellis, Church- place, and Mr Edwards, Preswylfa, Pen- rhyndeudraeth, was given in the Tumham Green, Chiswick Vestry Hali, March 19th. The hall was full, and the programme excel- lent, which was carried through to the full satisfaction of an appreciative audience.

SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE. CARNARVON. ARRIVED.—Eliza Ann, Evans, from Car- digan Flagstaff, s.s., Wilson, Liverpool; Prince Ja Ja, s.s., Anderson, do. Rebecca, s.s., Jones, do. Lady Bessie, s.s., Roberts, do. Result, Wright, Belfast; W. S. Caine, s. s., Williams, Liverpool. SAILED.—Prince Ja Ja, S.B., Anderson, for Liverpool; Rebecca, s.s., Jones, do.; Lucy, Hill, Portdinorwic Kate, Rees, do. Ant, Millinger, Sankv Bridges; Margaret Jane, Lewis, Portdinorwic; XL., Faranger, Dublin; Flagstaff, s.s., Wilson, Manches- ter; James, Jones, Belfast.

LLEYN AND EIFIONYDD AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY. Mr O. Lloyd Evans, Broc-m Hall, presided over a meeting of the Agricultural Society Executive Committee on Wednesday. The minutes of the last meeting having been read and confirmed, the secretary produced a re- port of the audit of 1891 and 1892 accounts. Those accounts were correct. There was also a serious discussion respecting the accounts for 1894 and 1895, and a resolution was adopted with reference thereto. Officers and committee of management for the year were appointee It was resolved Jlo hold the show in August.

PENRHYNDEUDRAETH POLICE COURT. THURSDA Y.-Before A. Osmond Wil- liams, Esq. (chairman), and William Jones, Esq. ASSAULT. — Dorothy Lloyd, Penlan U chat, Penrhyn, charged' Evan Jones, Pen- silff, of the same neighbourhood, with assault- ing her on the 29th November, 1895. De- fendant denied the charge.—Complainant said the defendant came to her house late at night in company with her husband, and there he struck her with his hand on her head. —A fine of 2s and 16s 6d costs or seven days imprisonment was imposed. OTHER CHARGES AGAINST THE SAME DEFENDANT.—He was charged with selling game to J. Owen without a license. John Owen gave evidence to the effect that he paid Is 6d for a hen pheasant on the 50th November last—Defendant was also charged with selling a couple of pheasants to Miss Jane R. Owen, Meirion House, for which she said she paid 4s.—Defendant was fined £ 1 in the first case, and £ 2 in the second.—He went to gaol for two months and also seven days. ILLEGAL FISHING.—A river watcher named Metcalfe, in the employ of Mr Oakelev, Tanybwlch, charged David Ellis, Glan'rafon, with attempting to catch salmon with a gaff 011 the 10th inst; and also with fishing during close season.—Mr J. Hum- phreys, Portmadoc, prosecuted, and Mr Roberts (Messrs D. Jones and Roberts, Blaenau Festiniog and Llanrwst) defended. -The river watcher said he watched de- fendant for ten minutes before going up to him and saw him hiding the gaff, which was about two yards long. Witness took possession of the gaff, but as it was of such a length he 'had to keep it in an outhouse, and from there it had disappeared and he knew not who had taken it.—David Ro- berts, Glan'rafon, grandfather of the de- fendant, said he rented the land on both sides of the river at that spot. He had no sheep of his own but other people's sheep trespassed continually there, and defendant was really engaged at that time driving those sheep away. The river that day was so swollen and black from the heavv rain that it would be impossible for anybody to .catch salmon there with a ga.ff.-Defendant was fined 5s in each case, with 12s and 9s costs. ■

TO SUBSCRIBERS. TD Cabhabvos AttD DuBIel. Huils" delivered in Carnarvon on Friday afternoon tt the following rates 3 Months. 6 Months. 12 Months, prepaid 2e. 2d. 4a. 4d. 8a. 8d. Credit 2s. 6d. 4s. Sd. 9a. 6d. FREE By POST. prepaid 2s. 9d. 5a. 6d. lis. Od. Credit 3s. 3d. 6s. 6d. 13s. Od. Cheqneo and P. O. O. to be made payable to DANIEL BEES, at Carnarvon.

HORSE FAIR AND SHOW AT CONWAY. The success which attended the ninth an- nual horse fair and show held at Conway yes- terday (Thursday) has not been equalled in its history. Year by year, the Conway show has been increasing in importance, and is much looked forward to by farmers, not only in the surrounding districts, but throughout the whole of North WTales. The excellence of the stock one year is also surpassed in the next, therefore, it is quite evident that tho show is attaining the object which its pro- moters have in view, namely, that of pro- moting and encouraging the breeding of good horses. The president of the show is Qui. H. Platt, J.P., Llanfairfechan, who, it might be said, has always taken an immense interest in the undertaking, and has spent ) much time and money in promoting the wel- fare of agriculture. Being abroad, Colonel Piatt was, of course, unable to be present yesterday. The vice-president, Mr W. F. Jones, Bodidda, has also contributed largely towards the success of the show, having at- tended regularly, and presided over all the meetings connected therewith. The show this year was held in a field con- venientty situated within easy distance from the town. Cheap tickets were issued by the railway company on the occasion, and it was not surprising, therefore, that the attendance was a record one, so far as the Conway show is concerned. Although the sky was over- cast, and rain threatened, the weather was altogether favourable. The arrangements for the exhibition of the stock to the best advantage left nothing that could be desired, and the event passed ofl' without a single hitch. The prizes awarded can only be re- garded as satisfactory, inasmuch as they are increased each year. We venture to state that the show of entire horses could not be excelled, t'he prizes offered being evidently a sufficient encouragement for horse fanciers to exhibit the best stock available. Seven special prizes were competed for. the sum of JS10 bang offered by the president for the best shire stallion, a.nd two of his offspring, born in the district, all three to be judged tc- gether. The vice-president offered a prize of two guineas for the best agricultunl mare or gelding in the show, of any age, whilst a silver medal was presenteJ by the Shire Horse Society for the best mare or filly entered or eligible for eni..y in tlie Shire Horse Stud Book. The entrance in this par- ticular class was fre^. Special prizes were also given by Messrs John Jones an-l Si)]¡: Dinarth Stud Farm, and Messrs A. W. Jcnes and J. W. Tosdevine for the bust brood m<ve pony and trotter respectively. We night mention that one of the conditions governing the competition in the classes for agricultural and roadster stallions was that they were to visit; weekly, commencing April 15th, 1896. until July 10th, 1896, one central station at least, approved of by the committee in each of the following districts:—Conway. Ty'ny- groes, Glanconwa-y, Eglwysbach, Mochdre, Gloddaeth Isa', Llanelian, Bettws and Aber- gele. Shire stallions competing in Class 1, must have been entered or eligible for entry. in the Shire Horse Stud Book. No animal was to be awarded a silver medal which had, in the same year, taken one of the Shire Horse Society's gold medals (the Royal and London Shows included). The entries alto- gether numbered 159, a considerable increase when compared with the increase in previous years. The following judges commenced their work at 12 noon prompt:—Ajjricultural classes: Mr Humphrey Owen, Tredolfyn, Anglesey; and Mr Robert Jones, Bryn- rhydd. Chwhog. Roadsters, cobs, and po- nies Mr Jones, Nyffryn, and Mr Arthur E. Evans, Bronheulog, Wrexham. Local judges in classes 1 and 2 Mr Robert Ellis, Bryn- pin; Mr John Foulkes, Hendre, Conway; and Mr John Jones, Patiddan, Abergele. The following were the stewards —Class 1, Mr Dearden and Mr Jesse Roberts; class 2, Mr David Foulkes and Mr David Jones, Llan; Class 3. Mr Rowland Williams and Mr W. Williams, Llanucha; Class 4, ditto; Classes 5 and 6, Mr Robert Williams, Bwlch, and Mr R. Hughes, Dolwyd; Classes 7 and 8, Mr W. Hughes, Gyffredin, and Mr R. O. Williams, Bryndewsi; Class 9, Mr R. Mor- ris, Pilehouse, and Mr J. Jones, Pentreucha Class 10, Mr Rowland Hughes, Esgreulog, and Mr W. Davies, Gyffylliog; Classes 11 and 12, Mr Samuel Hughes, Tyddyn, and Mr Euas Jones. Varcfowal; Classes 13 and 14, Messrs Frederick Roberts and WQiam Davies; Classes 15, 16, and 17, Messrs G. Roberts, Talycafn, and J. F. Davies. Dian- 'railt; Classes 18 and 19, Messrs Jackson and Owen. The annual dinner of the judges and stew- ards was held at the Castle Hotel. The vice- president, Mr W. F. Jones, presided, in the absence of Colonel Platt, who was repre- sented by Mr W. A. Dew, Bangor, the vice- chair being occupied by the ex-Mayor of Con- way, Dr Prichard. Th« following is a eomjiete list of

THE AWARDS. Shire stallion: 1, P. P. Pratt, Brynllith- rig. Roadster stallion: 1 and h.c., P. P. Pratt. Agricultural team: 1, Morris Prichard, Penbryn, Bangor; 2, Conwy Bell, Bryny- ffynnoai; 3, John Evans, Llanrwst. Agricultural mare or gelding: 1, Colonel H. Piatt; 2, John Hughes, Llangerniew 3. — Ellis, Wig, Aber. Agricultural gelding or filly, rising three years: 1, Griffith Roberts. Talycafn Uchaf; 2, David Foulkes, Pendyffryn Farm, Con- way; 3, D. R. Davies, Plasisa, Glanconwav. Agricultural gelding or filly, rising two years 1, — Ellis, Wig, Aber; 2, William Jones, Talvbont. Agricultural colt or filly, foaled in 1895 1. Hugh Roberts, Llanfairfechan; 2, H. E-'is, Wig, Aber. Agricultural in-foal mare: 1, Colonel H. P.iatt, Llamfairfechan. Rtoadster, 15 hands and over: 1, Hon. Mrs Ward, Old Colwyn; 2. G. O. Jones, Merchlyn, Conway; 3. D. W. Evans, Llan. rwst. Cob, 14! and under 15 hands 1. Conwv Bell, Rhuddlan; 2, D. R. Davies. Glancon- way; 3, J. T. Parry, Bettws. Abergele. Cob, 134 and under 14y hands 1, R. Ellis, Brynpin. Conway; 2, Oonwy Bell, Rhuddlan 3, H. Holland. Eglwysbach. In-foal mare, over 14i hands, adapted for breeding horses suitable for saddle or har- ness 1. G. O. Jones, Conway; 2, Robert Owoo, do. Pony, not exceeding 1;)! hands 1, John Jones and Sons, Llandudno; 2. J. Kerfoot Roberts, Abergele; 3, J. O. Lloyd, Eelwvs- bach. Welsh mountain pony, not exceeding 12 hands 1 and 3, John Jones and Sons, Llan- dudno; 2, Mrs Ephraim Wood, Pabo Hall, Conway. Shire stallion and two of his offspring, born in the district, all three to be judged together: 1, David Williams, Abergele. Best agricultural mare or gelding in the show, of any age 1, Colonel Platt, Llanfair- fechan. Mare or filly entered, or eligible for entry. in the Shire Horse Stud Book 1, Coilonel Piatt, Llanfairfechan. Trotter, shown under saddle (style and speed to be taken into consideration bv the judges): 1-R. Ellis, Ty'ngroes, Conway; 2, Hon. Mrs Ward, Old Colwvn. Brood mare pony, height not to exceed 13i hands: 1, J. Davies Jones. Chester; 2, R. Woyd Jones, Penmaenmawr. Mr J. W: Tosdevine made an excellent secretary, ab.y assisted by Mr A. W. Jones.

^RTH WALES SLATE QUARK*. I he well-known quarrv of Pant- dreiniog, close to the Penrhvn 'Quarried, which hrw5 the reputation of being one of the very best quarries in North Wales, was last week sold, through Mr W. J. Parry, to a wealthy syndicate from South Wales, who intend to start operations at once on an ex- I tensive scale.

CARNARVON COTTAGE HOSPITAL. SIGNAL GENEROSITY: FURTHER APPEAL. Finding that the funds of the Carnarvon Cottage Hospital were at a very low ebb and that a considerable adverse balance wanid have to be incurred before the end of the financial year, Mr Greaves, the Lord- lieutenant, has written a sympathetic letter to the hon. secretary of the Cottage Hospital enclosing a donation of JS50 and promising an annual subscription of B5. When the hospital was opened, it was estimated that an income of at least £ 200 would be necessary; and the committee hoped that that amount would be forthcom- ing in annual subscriptions and collections. However, in this they have been disap- pointed and although every endeavour has been made to meet the expenditure by con- cerijs and entertainments, they have for several years been obliged to overdraw their bank account, and had it not been for the generosity of the Hon. Fred. G. Wynn (who twice paid off the debt), and of Mr Greaves (whose generosity we note above), they would have had much difficulty in carrying on the institution. We understand that the committee hope that they will now have sufficient funds to pay the household expenses to the end of their financial year (June 30th), notwith- standing the fact that the eight beds have been nearly continuously occupied during the winter, some of the cases being very expen- sive, and such as would not have been treated at home. But are still much-needed repairs required in the shape of painting. &c., which will incur an outlay of at least £ 50. We notice from the accounts published that the annual 81lhscriptions for last year amounted to £ 81 14s. Surely, this is small for Carnarvon, and we feel confident that there must be many charitably-disposed people in Carnarvon who only require to be made acquainted with this state of affairs to come forward with assistance. The hon. secretary, Mr H. Humphreys, Old Bank. will be pleased to forward a copy of last year's report, and statement of account to anyone applying.

MARKETS FOR THE "W.EEK CORN. LIVERPOOL.—FRIDAY. [By Telegraph.] j Wheat opens steady trade at Tuesday's prices to occasional rVl decline: (alifornian, 5s 6d to 5s 6id; spring, 5s 4d; winter, 53 5id to 5s 7d Beans, Saidi, 2s 4d to 2s 4jd. Oats, un- changed, 2s to 2s 3jd. Maize, new-mixed, 2s llfd to 3s old, 3s 3id. Peas, 4s 71d. Flour quiet at Tuesday's prices.

MANCHESTER.—THURSDAY. Market fairly attended, but business slow. English wheat could only just maintain late rates; foreign is down Jd per cental on the a week. Flour: Poor inquiry at unchanged prices. Oats, beans, and peas unaltered. Barley has lost id per bushel and Indian corn tel per cental since last week.

BIRMINGHAM.—THURSDAY. Supply fair, and trade slow. Prices Beef, 5d to 6Jd; mutton, 6d to 9413; veal, 6d to 9d per lb. Bacon pigs, 6s 3d to 6s 6d; porkets, 7s 3d to 7s 9d; sows, 5s to 5s 3d per score.

DEAD MEAT. LONDON.—THURSDAY. Heavy supplies, no value for anything. Best prices taken that can be obtained. Quotations -English beef. 3s Od to 3s 6d; Scotch long sides, 3s 4d to 3s 6d ditto shorts, 3s 8d to Os Od. British mutton, 3s lOd to 4s 4d; foreign ditto, 3s Od to 3s 4d; lamb, 5s Od to 5s 8d; veal, 3s Od to 5s Od; pork, 2s 4d to 3s Od per 81bs.

BUTTER. CORK. TJITRSDAY. First, 109s; seconds, 86s; thirds, 76s; fourths, —e. Kegs First. — seconds, —s thirds, —s; fourths, 62s; fifths, —. Mild-cured firkins: Superfine, -s; fine mild, 93s; mild, 84. Cools :-s. In market: 99 firkins, 2 keg, and 36 mild.

WELSH MARKETS. BANGOR.—(TO-DAY) FRIDAY. Fresh butter, Is 3d per lb; salt, do., 13d to 14d eggs, 16 to 0 for Is; small pigs, Os to Os each fowls, 2s 6d to 2s 9d per couple; ducks, 3s to 3s 6d each geese, Os Od to Os Od each rabbits, Os Od each; beef, 6d to 8d per lb; mutton, 8d to lOd; pork, 6d to 7d; veal, 8d to 9d.

C ARN ARV ON.—SATURDAY. Fresh butter, 13d to Is 3d per lb.; salt, 12d to 121d per lb.; eggs, 20 to 24 for Is; fowls, 3s Od to 4s per couple: ducks, 2s 9d to 3s Od each geese, Os Od to Os Od each beef, 21d to 9d per lb.; mutton, 7d to 9d per lb.; veal, 6d to 8d per lb.; pork, 5d to 8d per lb.; potatoes, 3s Od to 4s per sack.

LLANGEFNI.—THURSDAY. Butter, Is 2d to Is 3d per lb; eggs, 24 for Is; small pigs, 12s to 16s each fat pigs, 21d to 3td per lb; fowls, 3s 9d to 4s Od per couple; ducks, Os Od to Os Od each; beef, 7d to 9d, mutton, 8d to lOd; veal, Od to Od; lamb, Od to Od; pork, 7d to 9d per lb; potatoes, old, 5s 6d per sack.

ABERY STWYTH.—MONDAY. Wheat, 5s Od to 5s 6d per 65 lbs; barlev, 3s 6d to Os Od per 65 Ibs oats (white), 2s 6d to Os Od per 40 lbs; black, 2s 3d to Os Od eggs, 0 to 25 for Is butter, salt. I1 d to 12d per lb fresh, 12d to 13d per lb; fowls, 3s Od to 4s Od per couple; chickens, Os Od to Os Od per couple; ducks, Os Od to Or, Od per couple; geese, Os Od to Os Od each potatoes, 2s Od per cwt.

SHREWSBURY <Corn).—SATURDAY. White wheat, 4s 2d to 4s 3d; red, ditto, 3s lOd to 4s Od per 751b; barley, 3s Od to 4s per 701b; old oats, 13s 6d to 14s 6d; new, ditto, lis 6d to 13s 6d per 2251b; peas, lie 6d to 12s 6d per 2251b; new beans, 12s 6d to 13s 6d old, ditto, 15s to 16s Od per 2401b.

LLANRWST.—TUESDAY. Barley, 9s to 9s 6d per 147 lbs; oats, 5s to 7s per 105 lbs; oatmeal, 36s to 37s per 252 lbs; fresh butter, Is 7d to Is 8d per lb; eggs, 16 to 18 for Is; young pigs, 10s to 18s each fat, do., 3id to 4d per lb.; potatoes, 3s 6d to 48 per 224 lbs. -M

that "vre use the word "civilised" in its pri- mitive and not in its ordinary sense (Welsll lltihsers, please translate "dillaseiddio" not gwareiddio"). We believe it is the fact that the bulk of the inhabitants of the towns of V> ales are country fo-k who have forgotten the conditions of rural life without learning the amenities of urban life. Let us take Carnarvon as an example, which is not by any means an extreme one. Why are there no spacious and readiily-accessible play- grounds for the children ? Why is the park IlQt placed under such supervision that girts It.o.d young boys can go there and play without being chivvied and robbed by young scala- ^ags? Where are our fife and drum bands, 'Ül.1r cricket and football clubs, OUT quoit Sounds and bowling greens ? Where are the ru'fer-si<Ie -ponds, with sloping bottoms and hedges, where boys may learn to swim 81afety and decency? Where are our evening continuation schools, our science and arc Masses, our ambulance classes, our Ul*versity extension lectures 1 Why 1.8 our free library so scantily furnished 'With books, and why is borrowing not en- COuraged instead of being checked by stupid restric-ions ? Why are the coffee taverns closed hours before the public-houses ? But a truce to questions. If the conference cam these satisfactorily, we shail be de- ^Shted to furnish another list. Anyhow, we trUst they will buckle to the work which is Piously before them, and that they will not disdain the assistance of anybody who can help. In America, "church parlours'' Ve been of great service, and an experi- ^^tit or two in that direction might be tried advantage. But in order to approxi- to a solution of the problem, not one J lQ§ but a hundred things must be done. takes all sorts of people to make a world, th'^ there is high authority for being all