Carnarvon and Denbigh Herald and North and South Wales Independent

AGAINST RELIGIOUS EQUALITY AOTHW OF ENGLISH CHURCHMEN. ] The question of the defence of the Church in Wales came up for speciaJ consideration at a Conference of the National Council of the Church Defence .and Church Instruction Com- mittee in Manchester on Monday. Mr Pennant, of St. Asaph, was the special Welsh representative. Mr A. Griffith-Boscawen was also present, and in an address to a. meeting of English Church delegates he reminded them of the lines on which the resistance to Mr Asquith's Welsh Church Bill was organised, and urged that any future attempt to pass a. Welsh Dis- establishment measure oou d only bo success- fully met by Churchmen in England making common cause with their brethren in Wales. Steps were taken to organise Church defence measures in every parish in the North of Eng- land.

COLWYN BAY EDUCATION AUTHORITY j On Wednesday afternoon, a general meeting of the Colwyn, Itey and District (Education Authority was in the Council Chamber. Conway-roiad, Mr iGeorge Bevan was in the chair, and there were also prgsent, the Rev Thomas Lloyd, the Rev J. H. Hope, the Rev Peter Jones, and Messrs Hugh Hughes, (I). O. Williams, T. G. Oslborn, and John (Williams. APPOINTMENTS. The business was purely formal..Miss Eliza- beth E. Davies^ B.A., of Sutton Coldfield1, was appointed assistant mistress at the Higher Grade School, and Mr Thomas Couchar was appointed1 manual instructor at the same school. iMiss iLumley E. Thomas was appointed assist- ant teacher at the Conway-road Girtls' School, REPORT FROM H.M. INSPECTOR. A report was read from H.M. Inspector on the handicraft instruction given at the Higher Grade School, in which he made several sug- gestions, which have already been carried out. The Inspector also reported that there had been an all round improvement in the work done, and) the work could now ibe classed as good, though not in amy way specially so.

CARNARVON BOROUGH SESSIONS AMJ-XiED CRUELTY TO A HORSE. MONDAY. —Before Richard Thomas, Esq. (chairman), J. R. Piitchard, Esq., Edward Hughes, Esq., W. Harrier, Esq., and Jones, Esq. .DRUNK.—Far having been drunk on li- censed premises, Joseph Toole, 46, New-street, Beaumaris, was fined 5s and costs. THE PALACE HOTEL.—Mr M. E. Nee ap- plied for the temporary transfer of the license of the Palace Hotel to Mr Smith, late of Pres- ton.—The application was granted. ALLEGED CRUELTY. —Hugh Hope, Pool- side, was charged with ill-treating a horse on the 18úh of October. — Inspector Rowland Jones, of the R.S.P.C.A., appeared to prose- oute, and Mr Nath. Roberts defended. — Richa.rd Hughes, Pool-side, who gave evidence, said that he remembered the day in question, but he liiad no recollection of seeing defendant ill-treating the horse.—'The case was dismissed. NO LIGHT.—For riding a- bicycle without a light Thomas T. Williams, Gorsgoch, Rhos- 1 gadfan, and Idwal Jones, Treddafydd, Peny- groes, were each fined Is and costs. CHARGE OF UNLAWFUL WOUNDING. —The case of Elizabeth Bond, Crown-street, who was charged with unlawfully wounding a woman named Flynn, was adjourned for a week.

BEAUMARIS PETTY SESSIONS ) STEAlLThTI UASBAOB8. SATURDAY.—(Before Hugh Thomas, Esq., and other magistrates. LICENSING.—Mr iRumsey Williams applied for the temporary transfer of the license of the [Liverpool Arms from Captain Thomas to John Earnest Elliott, of Colwyn Bay. Tha application waa granted.—.Mr Kidd, licensee of the iBulkeley Arms Hotel, was granted an ex- tension of time for the annual ball in coiinec- tionwith (the Aag1œey Hud. STEALING- -OABIBAGES.—Thomas James Jeune, a. boy of about fifteen, waa charged with stealing two cabbages from gardens near Beau- maris.—(Mr Thornton Jones, who defended, pleaded guilty on behalf of the defendant.— Company-Sergt Schipperlee proved the offence. Witness said the cabbages did not beJong to him, but this sort of thing had been yoing on so long—he himself had lost forty—that he considered it was time lit was stopped. The value of the cabbages would be about fourpence. —(Mr Thornton Jones said he could advance no reason for the theft, except that it was a boyish freak, as he had made no profit of the theft. Unfortunately, he could not plead for leniency undter the First Offenders Act, but he did sug- gest that the justice of the case would 100 met by the imposition of a small fine.—The Bench bound the boy's father over to bring the boy up for judgment in a month if in the meantime he could not find him 81 berth at sea, which has for some time been ffis in AN ASSAULT.—Henry iRoberts charged !Lewis .Morris, fLlangoed, with assaulting him. said; he committed* the lassaulib in self-defence.—Morris was bound over to keep the peace and ordered to pay the costs.

RICHES AND POVERTY. BETTER DISTRIBUTION REQUIRED. I MR FiLLIS DAVIES, M.P., IN NANTLLtE. Seeking at Penygroes on Saturday night, after the Edfion Liberal Association father- ing, at a public meeting at which Mr T. W. Williams presided, Mr Ellis Davies, M.P., said that the wealth of the country had nearly doubled in thirty years, yet we had statistics that one-fifth of the people did not earn enough to keep their families up to the food standard of the workhouse. But the dissatisfaction was no longer confined to the workmen. The farmers of the country complained, and rightly, that though they labour and strive they can save but littje money; the clerk and' the me- chanic, even the tradesmen were not satisfied with their lot, though they did not seem to have any clear vision as to the cause of their complaint. He put it that! the increased wealth was enjoyed by a small class and was not evenly distributed^ "The returns issued by the Government for last year show that j in ten years there has been an increase of 58 million pounds in the total value of estates J assessed for death- duties. Of this increase, however, no less than 44 millions was in re- spect. of estates of over £25,000, whilst the total increase in the case of estates under £25,000 each was only 14 millions. This shows how little after all the lower middle class have I obtained of the increased wealth, though they ) form the backbone of our commercial life. To take the point further, the number of estates over £25,000 is very small—about 1 in 30 of all the estates, but the increase represents to them no less than £26,000 each, whilst- the in- crease in cases under £25,000 comes to a little less than £:230. And yet the lower middle class are the most conservative element in the country." After referring to the formation of combines to raigulate prices, with special re- I ference to the soap combine, Mr Davies said that it would be an impeative duty of the Govenment to take steps to pevent this ac- cumulation of wealth in the hands of the few by readjusting taxation, lur tier and more drastic legislation was needed both on the question of land and the sHl more important question cf taxation, and the c iving force must come frome electors. The Rev Gwynfryn Jones (Lis 1 dudno) also spoke, and a vote o feonfidence in the member was carried. ———^————»

At Buckley (Flintshire) Petty Sessions, on Thursday, MTS E. Huh[13 v as ordered to pay JB5 lis damages for pouring paraffin oil over the dresses of the members of the wedding party at her brother's marriage. "It was only two years ago," said B'ragley, "that i| started in with our firm at £ 1 a week, and now I earn £ 10."—"Y'es?" replied Wiseman, "it's easy to earn that, but how much do you Young Reporter (diffidently): I've some in- tention of getting—sretting married, sir. and Up-to-Date IEditor (briskly) Getting married, are you? Oh, then, just sit down, and wrira three-ouarters of a column on "How it Feels to be Engaged."

PENMAENMAWR URBAN COUNCIL THE QUESTION OF RAILWAY FACILITIES. THE PENYCLIP IMPROVEMENT. TUESDAY.—(Mr W. D. Jones presiding. QUESTION OF (EASEMENT.—A letter from the railway company with reference to the easement in regard to a certain sewer near the gasworks was referred -to committee. THE BANGOR COLLEGE.—Dr1 J. N. Wil- liams was re-elected' to represent the Council on the Court of (Governors of the University College of North Wales. 'RAILWAY FACILITIES.—A letter waa read from the railway company in reply to the Council's request that the company provide facilities for the delivery of parcels in a par- ticular area. It was now stated that the mat- ter had been gone into thoroughly; and it had' been found to be impracticable to extend the area beyond that now dealt with by the com- pany, particularly in view of the steep grad- ients and rough roads in some parts of the district.—The Assistant Clerk also read a letter from the County Council asking for the Coun- cil's suggestions with regard to any improve- ments desirable in the district in order that they could be included in a petition which the county authority were going to present to the railway company to provide better facilities in towns throughout the county.—Mr Post ex- plained that a. reply stating the Council's posi- tion in the matter had already been sent to the County Council, inasmuch as it was urgent.— Mr R. D. Owen expressed his dissatisfaction with the company's reply concerning the de- livery of parcels, amd pointed out that under existing circumstances the Dwygyfylchi dis- trict, where there were 150 houses, was not catered for in that direction by the company, the many visitors who stayed there during the summer season experiencing much trouble be- cause they had to rely on tradesmen's carts, etc., for the conveyance of their luggage. He moved that the clerk inform the company that the 'Council were greatly disappointed with the company's deoision and urge them to recon- sider the matter, wnile at the same time point- ing out that the whole area under the Council's jurisdiction was ine-orisiderable.-This wais se- conded by ,Mr D. 0. Jones and carried unani- atouly, THE PENYOLIP IMPROVEMENT .—A let- ter was read from the County Council approv- ing the plans submitted by the local authority with reference to the improvement of the high road at Penyolip, at a cost of L670, and asking the Council to obtain a loan of the money re- quired, repayment to extend over a period of ten years.—Col. Darbishire said these were the very best terms which the Council could ob- tain from (the iCounlty Council;, and- he re- commended them to accept them. In view of the extraordinary expenditure In connection with schools and other undertakings, as well as the high rates already prevailing, the County C l|oncijlj did not feel justified in paying the whole sum to the local authority from one year's rates. They. therefore, asked the Coun- cil to obtain the loan on the terms indicated. The money would, of course, be repaid to the local Counoil in the form of annual charge made bv theCmIDoil for the maintenance of county roads in the district. He proposed that an application be made for sanction to borrow moo, so that the work could be proceeded with without delay.—The resolution was duly se- conded and carried. THE (R.S.P.C.A.—The secretary to the local J branch of the R.S.P.C.A. wrote calling the Council's attention to question of registering ponies and sheep turned out on the mountains in the district. Animals were frequently found badly injured, but when the society's officers sought their owners, in order to have them attended to, they found the greatest diffi- cultv in ascertaining whose property they were, Animals should be duly registered in books kept in the Council's offices.—The Chairman: This matter has already been considered by a committee of the Council, and we found we had no power to compel people to register their ponies and sheep.It was decided to reply to this leffeef, and pointing out that owners as a rule marked their animals for their own protection. THE COLLECTIOiNS.—The collector re- 'I ported that- his collections durirfg the. month amounted to £ 372.—Mr R. D. Jones added that it was also worthy of notice that for the ve-ar 1905 the collections up to the end of October amounted to £ 2737, whereas during the same pericd this year a, total of £ 3312 had been reached. This formed an increase of £574, a very gratifying indication of the suc- .1 cessful season experienced during the past year (hear, hear). THE QUESTION OF INFECTIOUS HOS- PITAL.—Dr J. R. Williams reported that notice had been received that the Local Govern- ment. Board could not sanction the application for permission to build an infectious diseases hospital to serve the Conway town, Conway rural district, and the Pe-nmaenmawr urban district, on a portion of the Brynbyfryd estate, Conway.

PRESBYTERIAN BAZAAR AT COLWYN BAY OPENING- CEREMONY. On Wednesday afternoon, a bazaar was opened in the Public Hall, Abergele-road Col- wyn Bay, which will continue open for three days. The object of the bazaar is to raise the sum of C370 in order to defray the cost of re- pairing and renovating the buildings connected with the English Presbyterian Church, and the installation of electric light, together with a debt of about. JB170 remaining on the build- ing fund. The opening ceremony the first day w.as performed by Miss 'Porter, of Pwlly- crochan, the chairman being, Mr J. M. Porter, 0..0. After the Rev J. Feather, of St. John's Wes- leyaii Church, had offered prayer, the chair- man made a short but eminently characteristic speech, full of quiet humour. He referred to the fact that he had in his possession a trowel which was p-reieented to his late father when he laid the foundation stone of the present Presbyterian Chorch, and expressed the hope that the £ 370 required would be raised on th< first day of the bazaar. Before Miss Porter formally declared the bazaar open, the Rev J. Edwards proposed that a cordial vot-a of thanks be given to Mr J- M Porter, and to Miss Porter, and he men- tioned that a letter had been received -from M.' J. Herbert Roberts, M.P., enclosing a cheque for JB5, and wishing the bazaar every SUOaeM Mr Thomas Lloyd seconded the vote (of thanks, which was unanimously accorded. Miss Gladys Davies, the little daughter of Mr T. R. Davies. of Wirwlsor House, then pre- sented to Miss Porter a beautiful bouquet of flowers, which Miss Porter graciously accepted, and declared the bazaar open. There rwereseven stalls, five of which had been prettily decorated with flowe-i-s-carna- tions, marguerites, violets, daffodils, and roses. The stalls were laden with a large variety of goods, and were in charge of Mrs J. Berth Jones, Cartrefle; Mrs Henry Davies, and Mrs Burwell. Nli-a T Edwards, Coed Eryl; Mrs S. Glynn? Jones, Coed Myrddin Mrs R. Hughes- Jones, Henllys; Mrs and Misses Ellwood, Mrs E. T. Owen. and Miss Myfanwy Jones, assis- ted by the lady members of the congregation. There w;n-. also a, "Bachelors' Stall" in charge of the bachelors of the congregation. Among the attractions of the. bazaar may be men- tinned "The Noted Toy Symphony," a display of curios from many lands, under the direction of Mr H. n. Coulter and Mr F. G. Burwell, a. fine arts exhibition under the direction of Mr Wm. Jones, A.M.I.C.E., tableaux vivants under the direction of the Misses Coulter and Miss Lloyd, shooting gallery under the- charge of Mr R. D. Pickering and Mr Idwal Jones. In addition there were half-hour concerts, con- juring tricks, bag competitions, hat trimming competition for men, etc.

The elections throughout the country gener- allv have apparently not altered- the balance of parties to any great extent. Liberal and Con- servative gains have been pTettv equally divid- ed. Labour defeats are a feature of the elec- tions. MAZAWATTFJE TEA. Unvarying in Quality. I MAZAWATTEE TEA. Delicious to tfve Palate. MA ZAWATTEB TEA. Dainty Aroma. MA Z AW ATT BE TEA. Delightfully Refreshing

COLWYN BAY. ST. PAUL'S YOUNG MEN'S SOCIETY.- On Tuesday evening, a musical "social was held in connection with this Society in t.he Church Room, Colwyn I,&¡,y. The chair was taken by Mr W. R. Hands, and there were about 60 persons present. A vei-y enjoyable programme of music and song was Tendered by the members of the Society and their fneinds. NA NTGLYN ROAD WESLEY AN CHURCH. —On Sunday morning, t.he Rev Thomas Wautgh began a ten days' mission at the Wesleyan Church, N-mtyglyn-road, when he addressed the members of the church and the workers. At the evening- service there was a. large at- tendance, and during tlie week the interest in the mission has been well sustained- PROPOSED CHURGH TOWER.—At a meet- of the clergy, wardens and sidesmen of St Paul's Church, on Monday night, it was decided to take a. vote by post of all the church people in the parish as to the advisability of proceeding with the church tower, and ipro- ▼iding services at the Victoria Park end of ^enTgedTand RIHIW LITERARY AND DEBATING- SOCIE.TY.-iOn Monday evening, the D. J. Lewis, of ^Rehoboth, Llan- dudno crave an interesting address on 'Noan s Ark,cfealing with the subject from the point of view of character building. One of the aids to the building of character was the reading of good literature, but, he laid emphas-s upon the necessitv for oers-everance of persistency en in the face of difficulties affid disappoint- ments. IHe referred to numerous great men ot the British'"Ernpire, and pointed out their chiet characteristics. The Rev Robert 'Roberts, ipastor, who presided, proposed a vote of thanks to the speaker, -which was seconded by Mr J. C. Davies, and carried by acclamation. SALEM CONGREGATIONAL CHAPEL.— A very pleasant social evening was spent on Thursday to open the Literary and Debating Society for the session, under the presidency of Mr Hushes. Wocd-croft. The tables were in charge of several young ladies, end great credit is due to them for the excellent way they performed their duties. Songs, etc., were ren- dered by Misses Ellis, Jones (Harland House), Davies and Jones, Messrs T. Owen, Boyer, R. J. Roberts, and J. Prit-chard. An address was given by the pastor, Rev H. R. Williams. A vote of thanks was proposed by Mr Whitting- ton, and seconded by Mr D. Morris, to all who had helped to make the evening so enjoy- rble. DEATH OF MRS ROBERT MORGAN.—On Sunday last, there passed away at Rhos House, Colwyn Bay, a lady well-known and highly respected locally in the person of Mary Morgan, aiged 63 years, widow of the late Robert >Morgan, and mother of Mr T. H. Morgan^ solicitor, and captain in the 2nd V.'R. (Royal Welch Fusiliers, Coilwyn IBay. The funeral took place at Llandrillo Old Church on Wed- nesday. The chief mourners were Councillor T. It Morgan and Miss iMorgan, Mx and Mrs Ashby and the servants M. Rhos (House. There were also pre- sent Councillor Hugh Evans, Mr Moses Wil- liams, and many other neighbours and friends. The Vicar (the Rev James. Evans) read the bural service and the choir sang eeverail hymns, the organist (Mr David Hughes) playing the "Dead March" in 'Sa.ul,' in a most impressive manner. A large number of wreaths were placed on the coffin from the many friends of ^ST^PAUI/S CHURCHWORKEiRS SOCIAL. —On Thursday the annual social gathering of Church workers in the parish of Colwyn Bay took place in the Churchroom. The vicar. (Canon Roberts) stated that there were exclu- sive of Church services no less than 33 branches of church work in the parish, comprising 209 adult workers.—lil9 men and! 90 women. If results were look for, it would be found from the audited reports tha.t £40,000 had been raised in the parish within the past 13 years, and there were living in the parish 1,327 com- municants. Canon Roberts concluded his ad- dress by saying that they were under the shadow of a great storm, which was threatening the Church in Wales, but if it made Churchmen more devout and enlightened, disestablishment and disendowment would be impossible.—The Rev. D. Davies, Rector of Denbigh, and Proc- tor of Convocation, referred to the large num- her of unemployed in t.he churches, men and women who knew exactly how things ought to ibe done, and wondered why they were not done! in the right way. He admitted the Church in Wales had not done all that might have been done in the last century, but the Church was fast regaining lost ground, and if only Church- people were true and 1'yal, the Church would soon be again what she had for many ages past, with the exception of the last century— the church of the people. Y.iM.C.A. LECTURK.—On Friday evening, St. Paul's Churchroom was filled with persons who were deeply interested in a lecture and demonstration by Dr NnttaJ, on "X Rays." Mr Francis Nunn occuioied the chair. Dr Nut- ta.1 dealt with his subject in a popular style. explaining very clearlv the origin of X Ray&. He was assisted by Mr G. F. A. Osborn, B.Sc., of Rydal Mount School, who manipulated tha electrical aprpara-tus and the Lantern. During an interval Mr Johnston, secretary of the Y.M.C.A., stated that !>T Nuttal and Mr Os- J iborn had kindly given their services, but that there were certain expenses in connection with the lecture, and he ask ni those present to show thear appreciation in a practical manner of the, good work being done by the Y.M.C.A. in Oolwyn Bay by promoting such lectures and in other ways. At the conclusion of the lecture iMx Siamiiel Jones proposed a hearW vote of thanks to the lecture"- and to the chairma.n, which was seconded bv Mr Pritchard. and car- ried unanimously. Mr Nunn, in reolv. said the best way for the people of Colwyn Ray to ahow their apreciation of lectures such as that given by Dr Nut-tall v.as to extend their know- ledge of scientific matters by studying the books which could be obtained from the Free Library. Thousands of volumes of works of fiction were taken out of the Ubrary, while scientific works went out in tens. Referring to the lecture, Mr Nunn said there was no need for Gilchrist lectures at Colwyn Bay, so long as they had among tlw>ffi such capable lecturers as Dr Nuttal. PENRHOS GIRLS' COLLEGE.—On Satur- day afternoon, an interesting event occurred at PenrhoB College, when the "old girls" pre- aented to Miss Hovey, B.A., who has been. principal of the college for the past twelve years, a portrait- of herself to be placed upon the walls of the new college library. Later in the afternoon, the distribution of prizes took place. The clha r was taken bv Mr C. W. Ash-croft, president the Committee of "Mjaaiflge«m«nt, fHuppord by tibe Rev Albert. CSayton, president of the VTcsiey&ii Conference; Mr Isaac Mack. J.P., the Rev S. T. House, and the Rev J. Feather. A song- was rendered j by the senior singing classes-, followed by a pianoforte solo by Gladys Wallis. Miss Hovey them presented her report, which was to the effect that the year, hourh rather a trying OM, had. been a great Rncess. On pupil had matriculated at I/vr/ >" University, two had gained the Oxford and 0 mbridrre Higher Cer- tificate, 24 had entered -r"music and all had passed. Twenty-four r: erfd for the Royal TVawing Bgi^Ti'nBitieTi, 1 nd thirteen passed, in the hhter diviek-n passed for pianp playing, one for the t "c-i h. a.nd one in singing, the examination be in;: nducted by the Joint Board of Royal Acid -v of Music and the: Royal College of Mn i One "old <rirl" had passed the final B.A. lamination of Victoria University, Mantihes; -T the inter-scief^e, a.nd another the Ir r 's examinations. Dr íØlsie Watts, a forr. ei ..upil. had been ap- .pointed to take charg, important mission hospital at Mysore, In.cin. In conclusing, Miss Hovey paid a t.rih.: to the abilitv of her staff of teachers, and n;i ;-f: she had noticed that the girl pupils who a- most proficient in physical exerci&ee v. equally proficient as students. Slhe only v. 1 lbs "iris could stay at school till they were ^hteen or nineteen yea.rs of age, then -p- a year or so in a French or German i v^hold to acquire pro- ficiency in the language, n'id afterwards return hem for special training in household duties. Ship also believed in having some respon- siible duty outside seh-v i work. The prizes were then distributor1, .he s.)ccessful pupdis | by the Rev Albert Clnyt: r, ;president-V who frlso delivered an address, ii, course of he congratulated the s^-2 •V|i the results achieved durinc vea.r. and r.^ upon the way in they hsd dis d their rer.nonsihili- tieR The President -id a warm tribute to the late Mr Huc,-1;.r. <.<(1 the late Mr fceckett. who luid been of the Board I of Directors. A ot music and re- citations was then through, followed by ) tea and a gymnastic .i^pUy. HORSE JUMPS AT CHURCH PALISADE •—On Wednesday afternoon, a horse attached to a van belonging to Messrs S. and T. Owen j became restive and attempted tojump over the palisades surrounding St. 'Paul's Church. Fortu- nately the palisades gave way and the horse escaped serious injury, though it was some time before it could; fee extnacated. N Otf-l'M UAMHiKlAX OULLD OF NEEDLE WORK.—The eleventh .annual meeting of the North Cambrian Guild of NeedLe Work was held in the Church-room, Colwyn Bay, last week. The vicar, Canon Roberts, presided, and welcomed the members of the Guild to Oorwyn Bay.—The Hon. Mrs Brodrick, the president- of the Guild, delivered an excellent address on the work of the Guild and i:t3 ;growth• She believed tho members of the Guild were doing better service to the country in this way t'ha.n by trying to get into Parlia- ment. as waa the fashion with some of their sisters.—Mrs Bevan Da.vies, the hon. secre- tary, reported that the garments made during the year amounted to 1088, and the money contributions to £ 24—an increase of 203 gar- ments and B5 upon last year. Grants had been madia tihis year to Convalescent Home, Denbigh Infirmary, Colwyn Bay Cot- tage Hospital, the Queen's Nurses at Peny- groes, Colwyn Bay, and Old Colwyn, and to the Waifs and Strays. Also to the following parishes Colwyn Bay, Old Oolwyn, Bettws- yn-Rhos, Llai(gysterim, Llangemiew, Llanfair- talhaiarn, Llanelian, IJanddulas, Llysfaen, Llandrillo-yn-Rhos, Abergele, Trofarth, Glan CVmway, Bryn-y-maeni, and Rhesycae. The committee of the Ouild wished to record their deep sense of loss and regret caused by the death of one of their vice-presidents, Mrs Davies, of Llangystenin Rectory. She was an enthusiastic worker, and always ready with practical suggestions.—On the proposal of the Hon. Mrs Brodrick, a hearty vote of thanks was accorded to the Misses 'Houghton, of Queen's Lodge, for the tea provided that after- noon, and on the proposal of Mrs Howartfo «■ similaM vote of thanks was accorded to the president, the hon. secretary, Mrs Bevan Da- vies, and the treasurer, Mrs Christy, of Colwyn.

CONWAY THE MUSSEL FISHING is proving very sucoessful, and tons are exported to the English markets daily. LECTURE.—"Griffith Jones, Llanddowror," was the subject of an interætim!; lecture de- livered by tthe Rev Canon E. T. Davies (Pwll- heli) at the National School on Tuesday even- ing. There was a fairly good attendance. (JHFjS'S.—Representatives of the Club journeyed to Llandudno last week to play a obess match with the selected, players of the Public Newsroom and Recreation Room. The game resulted in a win for the home team by ten points to one. DISMISSED.—'The charges preferred at the Police Court, on Monday, against A. E. Mut- tor, of New Ferry, Cheshire, of indecency and assaulting P.C. Evan -Roberts, at Tywyn, on the night of the 27th September, were dis- missed upon -payment- of costs. Mr J. J. Marks prosecuted on behalf of the police, and Mr 'R. S. Chamberlain defended. REFRACTORY CONDUCT AT THE WORKHOUSE.- A number of inmates have been censured at the workhouse for a breach of discipline, and they have been informed by II the chairman (Mr J. W. Raynes, .J.P.) on behalf of the guardians, that in case of future use of bad language, or of refractory conduct-, they would be given the task of oakum pick- ing. One, if not more, of the women had, in addition, demurred to tne authority of the assistant matron.

LLANDUDNO BRIGHT SUNSHINE.—The hours 01 Bright sunshine recorded at Llandudno during the week ending November 3rd was 16 hours 42 minutes. DISCHARGED PRISONERS' AID SO- CIETY.—The Rev W.Phillips, M.A., Llan- dudno, has accepted the work of local secre- tary to the Discharged Prisoners' Aid Society." iGUY FAWKES DAY was celebrated by the children of the town in the customary man- ner. Fireworks were let off freely, and several bonfires were lighted and burnt, all giving much satisfaction to both young and old. "IEUAN GWYNEDD."—This was the sub- ject of a. very interesting 'and instructive paper read by Mr Robert Roberts, Dalefield, to the members of R&hoboth Literary Society on Thursday evening. Thie Rev D. J. Lewis, B.A., presided. SUNDAY DRUNKENNESS AT OONWAY. C. H. Edwards, 10, Alexandra-road, and R. Smith Lane were found drunk at Conway on a particular Sunday, and they had to pay a fine, on Monay morning, of 2s 6d each and costs. ANNIVERSARY SERVICES.—The anni- versary services in connection with the Craig- ydon Wcslevan Mission-room, were held on Sunday, when the Rev J. Wesley Whitmore preached in the afternoon and evening. Special hymn-tunes wee rendered. INTERNAL ALTERATIONS.—Mr R. S. Chamberlain submitted plans of proposed in- ternal alterations at the Clarence Hotel, for the approval of the justices sitting at the Conway Police Court on Monday. The object of the alterations, it was stated, was to enlarge the lounare. The plans were approved. ÇLAIM FOR WAiGEjS.;—At the Conway Police Court, on Monday, T. Lincoln Evans, pointer, claimed the sum of £3 Is 4d, wages due, from T. A. Lloyd, 8, Oswald-road, Llan- dudno Junction. Mr R. S. Chamberlain ap- peared for the claimant. The defendant ad- mitted the clia-im and consented to judgment: for 10s a week with costs. CONCERT.—Miss Margaret Thomas' annual concert was held at the Town Hall on Wednes- day evening, the programme 'being sustained by Mr Frederick Siegl (violin), Mr John Wal- ton (violencello), Miss Margaret Thomas (piano- forte), Mrs Werner Laurie (vocalist), and Miss Kate Kidson (accompanist) The concert was of a high-class character, and as such very much appreciated and enjoyed. LICENSING-.—At the Conway Police Court, on Monday morning, before Henry Kneeshaw, Esq., and other justices, the license of the Royal Oak Hotel, Lower Mostyn-street, was transferred from the name of Mr R. C. Jones to that of Miss Mary Ellen Thomas. Mr R. S. Chamberlain (Messrs Chamberlain and John- son) made the application. Mr J. A. Hindley j allied for the temporary transfer of the grocer's license previously held by P. O.Vollam at Littler's Buildings, to Mr W. Andrews, one of Messrs Allsopps' travellers. Mr Hindley explained that they expected to get a suitable tenant ere long. PRESENTATION TO A LLANDUDNO HERO.—The* "Chilian Times" of August 20th, in addition to giving further descriptions of the great earthquake, publishes two letters signed by the refugees who were guests on board the Pacific Steiam Navigation's steamer, "Guate- mala," by Captain A. L. Hughes. The letters acknowledge the kindness and attention paid to them during their stay on board that vessel. The thanks were accompanied with a substan- tial recognition in the form of a gold watch, the inscription on which reads as follows:- "Presented to Captain IL. Hughes, steam- ship 'Guatelema,' by a few of the houseless and destitute of Valparaiso, in grateful recogni- tion of his extreme kindness during and a.fter the earthquake of 16th August, 1906." To Mrs Hughes a bracelet was presented, and to Master Hughes a watch, a present which he will, no doubt, appreciate in after years. POACHING.—At the Conway Police Court, on Monday morning, before H. Kneeshaw, Esq., and other justices., a case of local interest to poachers was heard, in which Oliver Good- fellow, gamekeeper to Lady August Mostyn, charged John James, of FaUt Cottage, Wind- mill, and W. James Jones, of Ty Top, Glany- wydden, with trespassing on Oct. :15th on land in the occupation of Elizabeth Williams, in pursuit of rabbits. Mr J. Evans Thomas (from the office of Mr E. E. Bone, Llandudno) pro- secuted. and stated that the keepers found the defendants ferreting for rabbits in the field. They had a net 50ft. long and two doo's. Ro- bert Williams, son of the tennntof the B dys- callem Farm. was called for the defence, and stated that he save the men permission to take the rabbits but in reply to this Mr Evans Thomas pointed out that witness hnd no au- thoritv to give such permission, his mother being the tenant, and that. even if he had the right, authorisation should have been in writ- inc.-—-The Bench fined defendant J31 each and: costs. FURNITURE SALES.—On Monday and Tuesday, ;Mr T. W. Griffith conducted a most successful sale at The Towers and, on Wed- nesday, at Posismore, where the old oak furni- ture, and the stock gene-rally realised excep- tionally good prices. A DEAsATE.—The Rev Tom Davies presided over a meeting of The ILlenorva, on Mofnday evening, when the question, "Whether love or reason should take precedence in the election of a wife?" was debated. Mr J. Evans Tho- mas, Mr Hugh Jones, and Mr W. Symonds spoke for love, aald Mr G. F. Downing, Mr Richafldi Thomas, and Mr Evan (Roberts for reason. There was a mojority in favour of love. CHESS MATCH. The chess match be- tween teams representing the members of the Llandudno Library and Recreation Rooms and the Conway Libernl Club resulted in an easy win by 10 points to four in favour of the home team. It had been arranged to have eight players on each side, but one of the Llandudno players failed to put in an appearance. There- fore, the match resolved itself into a Eeven a-iside contest of two Lames each. DISPUTE ABOUT THE AGE OF A DOG. -J. W. Smirk, Mayville, Caroline street, was Summoned at the Conway Police Court, on Monday, for keeping a dog without'a license. Mr Renshaw, the Inland Revenue Officer, stationed at Llandudno, called at the house of the defendant in April and saw the dog—a pomeranian, and 'was informed by Mrs Smirk that it was supposed to be at that time about- four and a half months old. Mr Renshaw called again on the 8th of August, and found that no license had been taken out f,f the dog. On the following day (9th of August) the de- fendant took a license. Mr Smirk contended that the dog was not more than about six months old. However, tihe magistrates thought otherwise, and fined the defendant 2s 6d and costs. THE SHELOH LITBRAIRY :SOC-IETY.At a meeting of this Society on Monday evening, the Bev (H. 'Barrow Williams presiding, the members had a "Parliamentary ni^ht, when the chairman was addressed as "Mr Speaker" and the members were divided into the Govern- ment and their supporters and the Opposition, after the House of 'Commons plan. iMr H. A. Jones, the Prime Minister, moved, on behalf of the Government, a motion to the effect that it was expedient that the Church should forth- with be disconnected from the State and should be deprived of such propery as should really belong to the nation as distinct from the Church. Mr W. G. Jones seconded, and Mr E. W. Williams (Paragon) supported the mo- tion, which was opposed by Mr Hughes, as leader of the Opposition, who was supported by Mr H. D. Roberts. The subsequent debate was prolonged and lively. On the Free Ohurch side the religious and social objections, both on .grounds or principle and expediency, to a IState Church were forcibly stated, amd against them was opposed the argument that he Estab- lishment identified the nation with Christianity and ought to be maintained1 on principle, while others neld that reforms much more urgent than Disestablishment ought to be taken in "o cl before this controversial question was dealt with. Upon a division a majority of six waa found! in favour of the continuance of the English Establishment in Wales.

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POOLE'S MY-P-TOR,k.NIA. -Poole's Myrio- rama, at tho ll'ier Pavilion, this week, is the quintessence- of originality and refinement. It is novel, refined, and up-to-date. The produc- tion of Venice, the procession of .gondolas on the Grand Canal, of .Madrid' (the capital of Spain), and the great bull; fight in honour of the royal wedding of King Alfonso, were vivid and entrancing. The life-motion pictures were all of the most extraordinary character. They were not only novel1 and interesting, but of topical interest. The entertainment side of the programme was also good. Mdlle Juanita IM. Di Oliviera proved very interesting with her performing cockatoos. Miss .May Finch made a charming vocalist. Silly Selby was entertaining as tne eccentric musical clown. Mr Nat. Abatt, The Veronas, Allan MciAskeU', Felix iSomers, and paulasto Troupe contributed to the success of the evening, as well as an orchestral ba.nd which discoursed musical selec- tions. DEATH: AND FUNERAL OF MR ROBERT JONES.—After a prolonged illness, the death occurred on Thursday morning of Mr Robert Jones, confectioner, etc., Mostyn-street. The deceased, who was 53 years of age, was we of the most ihighly-respected tead'esjmen in town, and had occupied his business premises for upwards of 17 years. So far as we are aware, he never aspired for public honours. Much more preferabble for him was to lead a quiet life and dispense kindly actions in a way that did not at all times, at any rate, come under the notice of the public. Deceased leaves a widow, a son, and two daughters to mourn his d'eath. The burial took place in St. Tudno's Cemetery on Tuesday afternoon, and was of a public character. The Revs D. Davies and H. lbarrow Williams officiated at the house., and the Revs D. Davies and the Rev H. Brvn Davies (OB.) at the graveside. The following were the chief mourners — Mrs 'R. Jones (widow), Mr Hugh Jones (son), Mrs .Meredith and Miss J. Jones (daughters), iLily Meredith, Master Bobbie Meredith. Nellie iMeredith (grandchildren), Mrs M. Jones. Mr Hugh Jones, iPenygaer; Mr and' Mrs John Henry Jones. The Laurels Mr and Mrs Ro- bert- Jones. Master Hugh 'Llewelyn, and Robert Idwa.1 Jones, Rowena iHouse Mr W. Jones., 'Bnneor House; Mr S. Jones, Altr'ncham Mr and Mrs D. Jones, HillsburTh, Mostyn- avenue: Mr A. Roberts, Craigvdon; Mr W. Owen, Floville, IMaelgwyn-rof>d; Mr J. 0. Davies. Rodonnl House, Trinity-street; Miss Annie Williins, Mis.s Jennie Wi"inms, Alex- andra Vilia Mrs MadClement. Penmaenmawr; Mrs Harrison and' Mr 'Hugh Hushes. Bettwsy- coed. Wreathe were sent by. Mrs Robert Jones and children, 75, Mostvn-street: Mrs Hugh Jones, Rowena iHouse: Mr and John Hy. .To^es. The Laurels. Craiigydon Mr and Mrs Robert Jones, Rowena. House: Mr and Mrs Jones. HillsbviTg, Mostyn-averse: 'Mr and Mrs R. Roberts, Oakland's, Caroline-street; Mr Thomas FUCTh Roberts OiV-ir<K London, Mr John Owen Davies. Rational House Mrs Jones. •ReddffoWt ATr'W .owpn. Yhill". ,\r""ll)"\vn road Mr and' Mrs Snl?"-rlo. London Mr New- man. Mo«tvn-stree+-: Mr A. 'Miners Arms. B»Hwsycoed -Mr W. Wi'liams. A1 ex- rv"dm Villa: Mrs A-^n^rhv. Mnstvn-street; j Mrs .Tone*. B^hania YilK Orai/rydon: Mrs. MaeClements, rpenmaenmawr. FOIOTBAiLL.—The Amateurs journeyed to I Conway on Saturday to play tine local eleven in a Coast League fixture, and were beaten by three goals to one. AN INQUIRY TO 'BE HELD.—The Local iGovernment !Bioard have been asked to hold an inquiry at Uandudno with a view to the divi- eion of the urban district into four wards, in order to allocate a constituency to the fourth representative of Llandudno on the Carnarvon- shire County Council, who is to be electod in accordanoe with the recent decision of the 1 'County Council. Conway is also to have an extra County Councillor as well as the com- bined area of Penrhyn and Llysfaen, which are to be divided and a member given to each. POPULAR LECTURES.—As will be seen J from our advertising columns, Mr Frank T. Bullen will deliver, next week, the first, of a series of popular lectures to be given under the auspices of the T.I.A. Lecture Committee.. Mr Bullen wilt, we: feel certain, deal with ) romance and reality at sea in a charming and instructive manner, and it is to be hoped that the tefforts of the committee to.cater for the public during the winter months will meet with I the success it deserves. 'LLANR1HOS ROAD WIDENING.—iA meet- ing was held last week of the joint committee appointed by the Conway Corporation, the Llandudno Urban Council, and the Carnarvon- shire County 'Council for the purpose of carry- ing. out the widening of Llanrhos road, the ex- pense of which is to be shared by the three authorities. The scheme will broaden out one of the dangerously narrow portions of the prin- cipal highway to Llandudno. The members of the committee present were Mr sEphraim Wood and Mr P. M'fntyre, representing the County Council; and Mr J. Marks, MT J. O. Tohmas, Mr W. H. Jones, and Mr R. (Roberts, repre- senting Llandudno Council. Tenders for the carrying out of the work were opened, and the lowest, that of (Messrs 'G. Reed and Sbn. Burnley, was accepted, subject to the usual guarantees. The amount of the tender waa £ 1236. MOTOR SPEEDS: ANOTHER APP.LICA- TION .-At a special meeting of the Urban Council a communication was received from the LocaŒ Covernmen-t Board to the effect that a; speed limit order applicable to motors in the streets of 'Llandudno, north of Vaughan-street, could not be granted. The letter., however, seemed to imply thai if the order were asked! for in respect of a lesser area it might be made and at the inquiry held by the Board's inspec- tor the oppenents of the proposal were agreed that the risk and annoyance from motors travel- ling at a high speed m the district was prac- tically confined to the princpal thoroughfares—■ tnamely, Mostyn-street and the Parade, upon wheh the traffic is very heavy in the season, ( At a special meeting of the Urban Council Mr IRobert (Roberts, writes » correspondent, brought this aspect of the matter forward, and pointed out that, if the 'Council would consent to pass a fresh resolution confining the request j for a speed limit to the Parade and 'Afoetyn- street, the -County Council would be willing to renew the application to the Local Government (Board, who might, as they had all the facts before them, consent to issue the order without further inquiry. The resolution which Mr Ro- berts moved was carried unanimousHy by the Council, and it will ibe considered at a special meeting of the County Council shortly to be held.

LLANFAIRFECHAN. BAD FOR THE GRAVEDIGGER. At Tuesday's meeting of the District Council, the medical officer reported that not a single death occurred during September. The Chairman thought the report an excellent one. It was a matter for congra;t uj,ation. H. Jorss But it's bad for the <savecHgger.

LLANRWST. THE FAIR, on Wednesday, was a small one, the weather, no doubt, telling severely against a large attendance of either people or-GVtle. The stock was of a mixed character, and the prices ruled low. CRAFNANT LAKE. — The Urban Council have elected their chairman (Mr W. Hughes, J.P.), Mr Mills,, J.P., and Mr Watling, J.P., to consider the application of Mr A. Lloyd Griffith whether they will be prepared to sell a portion of the land adjoining Crafnant Lake, or to lease a portion of'such land for a long term and, also, in the event of a sale, how much per acre or per yard would be required, and in the event of a" lease what would the I terms and the rent be.

MONTGOMERY SHIRE HORSE i (IFrom the Field.") SOCIETY I The Montgomery Shire 'Horse Assocition is one of the oldest institutions of the kind in the country, and it is not too much to say that the splendid example which it set in the way of successful achievement has had a telling effect in stimulating horse breeding on an organised basis in other parts of the country. In the course of its career this enterprising local society has retained the services of stme of the most famous and impressive sires which the breed has produced, and, as a rule, with results that fully justified the courageous selections. The affairs of the Association have been con- ducted on a sound co-operative basis, a moder- ate retaining fee being given from its funds to the owner of the chosen horse, along with a guarantee of a definite number of nominations. Up till this yoaluthe specified number of nomi- nations has been obtained, without difficulty, but last sprin,g those applied) for fell four short of the guarantee, with the result that deficit had to be made good out of the society's ex- chequer. It is not stated what the reason for the reduction is believed to be, but it is to be hoped that the operating causes are of a tem- porary nature. At all events, the Association is bent upon regaining the necessary amount of local support, and with this object in view h^ appointed a competent- committee with fun powers to select a horse for next year. Mont- gomeryshire has been so long in the van in the Shire breeding movement that it would be most unfortunate were it to lose its pre-omi- nence on account of local apathy or defections.

Mamma: Just look at the front. of your new coat. I don't think it is the slightest use ot 'to keep yea clean.—'Johnny (eagerly) Ain't joiner to try any more? Early on Sunday morning, the Cardigan 'Bay coast of Merionethshire was visited by a severe utorm of hail and snow. Cader Tdris and the surrounding heights were snow-capped on Monday.

FOOLING WITH A GUN j I F ATA L ACCIDENT. ] On Monday, a Ruthin jury returned a ver- diet of accidental death in the case of John Thomas Jones, aged 15, of 'Hendra -Flarm, Gyffylliog. j Evidence showed tha.t during threshing operations Thomas Morris, a neighbouring farmer, of Bontuchel, playfully shot at a tin thrown up by John Williams, who declined to engage further in the sport. The youth } Jones, overhearing the conversation, offered to throw up the tin, but before he could do so Morris accidentally discharged the gun. The 1 full charge penetrated Jones's face. His father /found Morris distracted, clasping the unfor- t-unate lad, and explaining, "I've killed your son," Jones died within twenty minutes.

RIOTOUS SCENE AT LLANERCHYMEDD ASSAULTING A CONSTABLE. At a special court- bit Llenerchymedd on Monday, before A. McKillop, Esq. (chairman), W. Lloyd, Eisq., and Thomas Williams, Esq., P.C. 25, Henry Roberts, charged Owen Owens, Wellington-street, with being drunk and dis- orderly on Saturday night. The constable de- posed that he saw prisoner and several others creating a disturbance in the street. Upon be- ing asked to move, the others did so, but prisoner declined, and made a noise with a mouth organ. Witness took him into custody, and when on the way to the police station he heard a noise beluind, and turning round aaw a crowd rushing up the hill. Prisoner, hearing this, 'became very violent, struggling and kick- ing the constable. The crowd then came upon them and rescued prisoner. John James a. brother of the other prisoner, was charged with assaulting the police and obstructing them in the execution of their duty. The officer said that- when he was taking the pre- vioua prisoner to the police station, the defen- dant struck him on the face, knocked his helmet off. Witness fell to the ground, and several others got on top of him, and ia the struggle both prisoners got away. John Prytherch, junior, said that he went. to the assistance of the officer in the melee. He struck Owen Owens, and witness's father knocked the "big man" (John James) down. Witness and his father rescued the offioer from crowd. The Chairman said the case was a very pain- ful one, and they were very sorry to aee such r things happening, in Llanerchymedd. The Chief-Constable had issued an order respecting the nuisance caused by young people standing at the corner of the streets, especially at Llan- erchymedd, and the Bench must support th police. The Bench thanked Prytherch for go- ing to the constable's .assistance. If he and others had not assisted, is was probable that the constable would not have been able to attend that day to give evidence. Owen Owens was sent to gaol for 14 days with hard labour, but .in consideration of tboe Ijjood racond' of tthe other prisoner in the Army, he was fined £1 including costs.

ANGLESEY WILL CASE ACTION AGA-EJSr AN EXECUTRIX. At the Menai Bridge County Court, on Twy. day, before his Honour Judge Moss, John Jones, IBodede,ni,j sued iMargaaleJt jjonasf, ot Sam, Pwllheli, as legal representative of Owe* Hughes, late of iMeini iGwynion, Anglesey, now deceased. The plaintiff for whom Mr R. A. Griffith (instructed by IMr Davifl of 'Bangor) appeared, waa the residuary tegatee of Owen Hughes. tithe latter's widow was tenant for life, and now that she was dead, the plaia- tiff sought to recover the residuary estate, valued at £.500. It was. saidl thait the estate consisted of farming stock, and that some tame prior to the death of Owen Hughes it was valued at £167. The widow farmed the place for two years longer, and in 1899 the stock WM sold .for£500. Jt was also said1 that at the time the stock waa valued at JB167, it 'was represented to be worth more. The defendant was represented by Mr J. T. Roberts, Car- narvon. iSeveral witnesses having been called to de- pose to the state of the farm shortly before Mrs' Hughes's death another witness, Thomas Jones, Bodedern, said th-at some eight years ago he offered £400 for the stock in question. Thomas J. Williams, the present tenant, of Caeau Gwyn ion, said that he purchased the stock for JS500 when entering upon the tenancy. He estimated that about £100 was. in respeofr of goodwill. Mr Roberts submitted for the defence thwC according to the terms of Owen Hughes's wilt the stock was an absolute gift to his wife, sub- ject to a number of legacies, the estate to be freely enjoyed by her during her lifetime. His Honour pointed out that she must not get rid of or reduce the estate. He held that it was only a life tenancy. Mr Roberts argued that the plaintiff was only entitled to the abount at which the asta>t« was valued for probate. Whatever increased value had accumulated between the testator's death and the sale was due to the expenditure by Mm Hughes of her own money. Mr John Griffith, of !Bryn Farm, LTan- fiirisgaer. who made the probate valuation of £167. and the vacation for sa.le, explained that the difference in the character of the stock and the time of the year acoounted for the difference in the amounts. He would not say that it would have been possible for Mrs Hughes on a small farm to have mado. a. profit of more than JB300 in two and a half years, but she miinrht- have chnn^ed the character of the stoic. -R-eplving to his Honour, the witness said that he frenuentlv valued farms. It was probably true that valuations were made lower for pro- bate rrarpases, as every small item was not then included. After further hearing has Honour decided that the total value of the estate, as going to the Tesidua-rv lecr-at^e, was £425. less debts. hut, out of this £130 must be deducted, and judgment was accordinely entered for the plaintiff for £29-5, each party to pay its own cosfa.