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(CONWA Y-Continued.) A GOOD TIME COMING.—It is not premature to state that in all probability an extensive fish- market will be held at Deganwy Quay. The con- templated arrangements are expected to add six hundred to the population of the Creuddyn por- tion of the Borough, and also will bring a hand- some sum (by way of harbour-dues) into the Con- way Corporation's coffers, besides augmenting enormously the trade and rateable value of Deganwy and of the town of Conway. Negotia- tions are stated to he proceeding, but nothing-- we are informed—is as yet definitely settled. A BIRD'S STRANGE ASSAULT ON A BOY..—In the half-light shortly after daybreak, on Saturday morning, November 12th, as a boy employed at Tyddyn Cynal (the Conway farm of Mr H. Clarence Whaite, P.R.C.A., R.W.S.), was walk- ing across one of the fields of the farm, he was much alarmed at seeing a large bird making at him. The boy ducked, and the bird, in its swoop- ing flight towards the River Conway, with its talons clutched the boy's cap, which, however, it dropped before reaching the river. The boy describes the bird as being as large as a goose, and as having its breast either mottled or speckled. SERVICES AT THE CONWAY UNION WORKHOUSE. —On Wednesday afternoon, November 2nd, Miss Moss, of Colwyn Bay, visited the Hospital of the Conway Union Workhouse, and held services for the sick inmates in the wat-ds.-On Thursday evening, November 3rd, at a prayer meeting held in the Workhouse dining-hall, there were present, representatives of Conway Welsh con- gregations, as folloxvs :-Wesleyan, Alderman John Williams and Mr John Thomas Calvinistic Methodist, Mr John Williams and Mr Pierce Williams; and Congregationalist, Mr Thomas Jones and Mr Wiiham Roberts.—On Simdav morning, November6th, to a prayer-meeting held in the Conway Union Workhouse dining-hall, Conway Welsh congregations sent, as deputa- tions to represent them, Alderman John Williams, Wesleyan and Mr Pierce Williams and Mr John Williams, Calvinistic Methodist.—On Sunday mo: ning Mr Hutchins visited the Workhouse, and held Enghsn services in the wards.—On Thursday evening, November loth, at a service held in the Workhouse dining-hail, the Rev R. CUITY, Wesleyan Minister, Conway, preached a sermon based on E,clesia-tes ix. 13. There were present, representative of Conway Welsh con- gregations, as follows Wesleyan, Mr John Thomas and Calvinistic Methodist, Mr John Williams. — On Sunday morning, November 13th, at a prayer-meeting held in the Workhouse dining- hall, there were present, representative of Conway Welsh congregations, as follows Wesleyan, Alderman John Williams Calvinistic Methodist, Mr John Williams and Congregationalist, Mr R. Owen. On Wednesday afternoon, November 16th, Mrs E. P. Hughes, of Minavon, Conway, visited the Workhouse Hospital and held services for sick inmates in the wards.Oii Thursday evenings November 17th, to a prayer-meeting held in the Conway Union Workhouse dining-hall Conway Wrelsh congregations sent, as deputations to represent them, Mr John Thomas, Wesleyan Mr John Williams, Mr John Owen, and Mr Pierce Williams, Calvinistic Methodist and Mr John Griffiths, Congregationalist. The children re- cited, in turn, a verse each, St John xii.—On Sunday morning, November 20th, at a prayer- meeting held in the Workhosise dining-hall, there were present, representative of Conway Welsh congregations, as follows Wesleyan, Mr E. P. Hughes; and Calvinistic Methodist, Mr John Williams. THE "N-\TION. Headed "S,iippitig Dis- asters," with the sub-heading "The Overdue Ship Nation the Liverpool Daily Post of Thurs- day, November 17th, 1892, says "The secretary of the Liverpool Underwriters' Association has received a letter from the captain of the Robv, recently arrived at Ymuidin from Rangoon, containing the following :—I sighted no vessel during the passage home answering the descrip- tion of the ship Nation. I know the vessel well, having seen her during my stay at Rangoon. We had several very hard gales during- the time we were on the Comorin coast. The worst was on June 22, in latitude 33-30 south, longitude 28*13 east. A heavy and dangerous sea was running during this gale. On June 27 we had another hard gale in latitude 34-10 south, longitude 26'54 east, and between this date and July 6 we had five gales within a few miles of the same position; and on the TOth, 13th, 16th, 19th, and 22nd July we had gales between the latitude of 35*2 south, longitude 21*27 east, and latitude 35-18 south, longitude 19-52 east, But none of these gales were bad enough to make a good ship, well found, complain. I kept my ship well in with the land and out of the dangerous sea which always runs southward of the bank. A ship being caught in one of these gales further south may not have fared so well as the Roby On September 15 and 16 we had a strong gale, of a cyclone character, in laditude 19-18 north, longitude 35-56 west. My opinion is that a slow ship with a foul bottom, having sailed from Rangoon on the date the Nation did, and meeting the same amount of calms and contrary winds which I have had to contend with (which I have no doubt but she did), will yet turn up, although minus her mainroyal mast, which is very immaterial.—Sincerely hoping that this will in some slight degree relieve any anxiety about the ship and crew, (Signed) F. EDWARDS, master ship Rob-Y.Ai-noiig the Liverpool Mercury Nautical Jottings" of Satur- day, November 19th, is the subjoined :—"Among the overdues we notice the name of the Maria Rickmers. This vessel, we believe, is the largest sailing-ship afloat. She has five masts, and is fitted with auxiliary steam power. The vessel was loaded with a cargo of rice. Twenty-five guineas has been paid on her. The Ladore, another overdue, has gone up to 40 guineas and the Nation to go. As to the last-mentioned ship, opinion is by no means unanimous that the case is hopeless. Captain Williams, of Bangor, writes us as follows :—Under the heading of "Nautical Jottings," in your paper of Saturday 12tl1, I find a letter or report from the captain of the ship Woolton. I beg to differ with him. The Nation is well-fitted and commanded by an experienced master. It is wrong of him, or any other ship's master, to say the ship is gone, as he knows nothing about this ship, whether she is clean or foul. My belief is that the Nation is safe." MR. FELIX HADLEY, J.P., THANKED FOR HIS KINDNESS. At the Birmingham Kyrle Society's twelfth annual meeting held at the Edgbaston Assembly Rooms. Birmingham, on Thursday evening, Nov- ember 10th, Alderman Clayton presiding, Miss Gittins (hon. sec.) read the annual report. In connexion with the Guild of Handicraft and the .Boys and Girls' Clubs, the report mentioned with thanks, the name of Mr Felix Hadley, J.P., Gorphwysfa, Conway. From the report it ap- peared that even under the disadvantage of being located in temporary premises in the Lower Priory, had kept up its numbers, and indeed there had been more applications for admission than could be received. The proceeds of the sales of the work executed almost entirely by the working members in the evenings had increased to <26 18s. id. The Guild's wish was that the pupils should be engaged not upon nicknacks or articles of luxury, but upon articles of daily common use, and that no learner should be encouraged to devise decoration or ornament till there was the need for it in any given piece of work. There were various plans for extending the new Guild, and it might be desirable that when they were fully developed the Guild should stand on an in- dependent basis. In connexion with the Boys' Club the past year had been a very satisfactory one. From a state in which every member tried to make more noise than his neighbour and to give the greatest amount of trouble to the Man- !Ll agers, the Club was quickly developing into one in which each member tried how far he could promote the good of the whole community. The annual encampment was held at Conway, and was even a greater success, thanks to Mr Felix Hadley, than that of the previous year. Thanks also to Mr Hadley's efforts, the members of the Girls Club spent a most enjoyable holiday in the same locality. vim I
THE DEATH OF MR T. A. ROBERTS.
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THE DEATH OF MR T. A. ROBERTS. The people of Conwav were greatly startled and grieved at hearing on Friday evening, November 18th, that Mr Thomas Aneurin Roberts, the ex- Postmaster of Conway, had died very suddenly at half-past six that evening. In the afternoon the deceased gentlem;H1. accompanied by one of his daughters, had walked into town from Brvn Eithvn, his residence at Conway Morfa, and, after paying several visits to various friends, Mr Roberts consulted Dr R. Arthur-Prichard, J.P., C.C., who had been attending him for affection of the heart. On returning home, Mr Roberts had his tea, and, about half-past six, as he was sitting by his fireside, he suddenly expired. Mr Thomas Aneurin Roberts was born, 67 years ago, at the Black Horse Inn, Conway, of which hostelry, his father was then (and thenceforward till his death) the landlord. Mr Thomas Roberts (senior) was well-known as the bard Myrddin, and for a conside rable period lie was Head-Master of the Conway National Schools (then taught in a building on the site of the present Guild Hall), an office, which he resigned some little time prior to hi" decease, which occurred on December 3rd, 1856, at the age of 70. He. his wife (Mrs Silence Roberts), who died, in her 82nd year, on January 6th, 1878), and other members of his family, are at rest in Conway Parochial Churchyard, where Myrddin's stanzas may be read on some of the tombstones. In early life, Mr T. A. Roberts, whose sndden death we now lament, was a much respected druggist and grocer, carrying on business at the premises in Castle Street, Conway, now occupied by Messrs E. P. Jones & Co, grocers. More than forty years ago, he was appointed Postmaster of Conway, a position which he held until superan- nuated (on a pension) last January, when the Conway Post-Office Staff presented him with a handsome testimonial. By some regrettable mis- chance, steps were not taken to raise a handsome testimonial from the public at large, in recognition of Mr Roberts's great readiness to oblige, and of his genial courtesy. In the early eighties, Mr Roberts sold his drug- store and grocery business to Mr John Edwards (Plas Bach), who for months (possibly a year or eighteen months) carried it on, as well as his other establishment in High Street. Meanwhile Mr Roberts used for Post Office purposes a par- titioned portion of the premises. After some months Mr Roberts removed the Post Office to the present location, next to the ancient house (now a shop) known as "The College." In 1891 and in 1892 Mr Roberts was elected, and served, as one of the sidesmen of St Mary and All Saints' Parochial Church, Conway. THE INTERMENT. All that was mortal of the late Mr T. A. Roberts, was interred in the St Mary and All Saints' Parochial Church, Conway, on Tuesday afternoon, November 22nd. The chief mourners were the deceased only son (Dr Llewelyn Roberts) and the four daughters. Miss P. Roberts, Miss A. Roberts, Miss F. Roberts, and Miss E. Roberts. The widow (Mrs Amelia Roberts) was unable (through ill-health) to be present at the interment. The deceased family sent a floral cross, and wreaths were sent by the Conway Post Office Staff; Mrs E. Townsend, Abingdon; Mr and Mrs C. H. Lewis, Plas Bach; Mr and Mrs Jones, Bank; Miss Walmsley, Penmaenmawr; Mr and Mrs G. P. H. Lee; and Mr Mason. The service at Bryn Eithyn was said by the Vicar of Conway (Canon Rees, M.A.), the first portion being said in English, and the latter portion in Welsh. There was no hearse, a num- ber of Conway Letter-Carriers (in uniform) acting as bearers. Following them came other members of the Conway Post-Office Staff, including Mr W. Walker (Postmaster) and Mr G. H. P. Lee (Telegraph Department); Mr David Evans (Post- master of Glan Conway); and Mr Thomas (Post- master of Penmaenmawr). Then came the larare and representative concourse of mourners. The Conway Corporation was represented by the Mayor (Mr Edward Jones, A.C.C.); Aldermen Hugh Jones, John Williams, and William Hughes; Councillors J. P. Griffiths, Humphrey Lewis, John Williams, and J. W. Tosdevine the Town Clerk (Mr T. E. Parry); the Borough Surveyor (Mr T, j B. Farrington, C.E.); the Harbour-Master (Mr Evan Evans); and the Rate Collector (Mr T. M. Jones). Of former members of the Conway Corporation there were present ex-Councillors R. A. Prichard, T. Abram, Joseph Jones, and Thomas Foulkes. Those present who had served on the old Corporation were the Mayor, Dr 1.(" Arthur-Prichard, Mr Richard Thomas, and Mr William Jones. Among others present were Mr James Porter, Mr D. Jones (National Bank of Wales, Conway Branch); and Mr Peter Roberts (late of Berry Street, Conway) one of the oldest inhabitants the Rev J. Harries, B.A., Curate of Conway; the Rev T. R. Ellis, M.A., Rector ot Gyffin the Rev D. Bankes-Pryce, B. D., Rector of Llangelynin and the Rev Llugwy Owen. M.A., Ph.D. At the Parish Church the Vicar assisted by the senior curate Rev P. R. Phillips, B.A., officia- ted, and Mr Wm. Allan (Conway National Schoolmaster) presided at the organ. The Con- way Church choristers sung the Ninetieth Psalm to the Chant "Blow," and also the 471st Hymii "Dysgwyl pethau gwych i ddyfod." In the service (in Welsh) by the graveside, where the Vicar officiated, Hymn 400 ("Christ. Will Gather in His Own was sung in English. c The coffin, which was of polished oak, with solid brass medieval furniture, bore a brass name- plate upon which was engraved the following inscription — THOMAS A. ROBERTS, Died Nov. 18th, 1892, Aged 67 Years. All the funeral arrangements were very efficiently carried out by the undertakers, Messrs M. & J. Williams, Plas Mawr, Conway. \¡¡¡¡
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C\DBURY'S COCOA. Of full strength of a highly economical nature, free from added starch and sugar."—Health.
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<t\)rt¿6.J.t\Öént t [In no case are we responsible for the opinions expressed in this coltitiiti.11 7o the Rditor. MR WOOD ON LOCAL BOARD EXPENDI- TURE. SIR,-The art of spending ratepayers' monev with both hands is so simple in itself, so easily acquired, and so adroitly practised bv Local Boards in general, that, after some initial exper- ience, one ceases to be surprised at any new or strange development of the game. But the limit of ratepaying composure would seem to have been over-stepped if the criticisms contained in Mr Wood's letter, of the 14th inst, on the subject of the Colwyn Bay and Colwyn Local Board's expenditure, are well founded. Mr Wood is a clever, shrewd, and influential Local Board member who has been behind the scenes from the beginning, and, unless his graphic sketch of the inner working of the financial machine should turn out to have been too highly coloured. I must subscribe mvse1f AN AMUSED AND AMAZED BEHOLDER. Nov. 22nd, 1892.
Y Golofn Gymreig.
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Y Golofn Gymreig. GWLEDD RAGGROL A CKYNGHERDD DYDDOROL. Cafwyd gwledd gampus gan ferched ieuainc per- thynol i Gapel (Siloh) y Wesleyaid Cymreig1, Colwyn -r. Bay, nos Fercher, Tachwedd liez. yn yr adeilad hardd sydd yn Greenfield End. Yr oedd y danteith- ion yn dda ac yn flasus, a,- merched yn ceisio gwneyd pawb yn ddyddan, ac yr oeddynt yn llvrvddianus yn eu hatncan. Daeth ihiaws mawr i'r te, a datsjanasant yn uchel eu diolchiadan am y fath wledd, Yn edrych ar ol y danteit-hion yr oedd Mrs Parrv, Xersal Villa Mrs Evans, Riverdale, a M's L. P. Jones. 3. Ivy Street; tra yr oedd Mr Ed. Thomas, Hendre House yn cymeryd "Morgan" mewn lhw, a Mr John Wil- liams yn gofalu am y fuwcb," felly yr oedd y te yn boeth a'r hufen yn dew. Yn y Canel yr cedd v byrddau wedi au g-nsod yn ddestlus—blodiu yn per- arogli'r lIe 3.(1 yn harddu'r byrddau, wrth ba rai yr oedd y boneddigesau yn sweini yn ddeheuig. Yr oedd pedwar o fyrddau wedi eu grosod ar draws y Capel, y rhai oeddynt dan ofal Mrs Roberts, Bryn Siriol; Mrs Evans, Clinton House Miss Jones, Ty'ntwll Miss Griffiths, Eydal Mount; Mrs Davies, 12. Sea Yiew Terrace Miss Evans, Riverdale: Miss Williams. Dinele Bank; Miss Jones, Stanley House; Mrs Jones, Cumberland Stores; Miss Parry, Beech Holme; Miss c' Lloyd, Queen's Buildings; Miss Am ie Jones. Cum- berland Stores; Mrs Wynne, Bro Llewelyn; Mrs Parry, Tirionfa a Miss Fvans, Arnesby. Ar bob ochr i'r Capel yr oedd byrddau gan y boneddigesau cardynol:—Mrs" Roberts, B .5ton House, a Miss Price, Glaneifion Miss Williams, Fair View, a Miss Jones, Elian View. Gwerthwyd tocynau gan Mr H, Pierce Roberts, Tanglewoo Ar ol y te cafwyd cyngherdd, ac yn absenoLleb y Parch R. Curry, Conwy, cymerwyd y gadair g-an Mr Thos. Roberts, Boston House, yr hwn oedd yn ei hwvliau goreu, felly, gydag ef a Moriin wrth y llyw, aethant trwy y rhaglen gvda hwvlusdod. Ar ol ton gyrnulleidfaol, cafwyd can, Croesaw gwraig y ty," yn rhagorol gan Mr R. J. Roberts. Yn y gystidleuaeth darllen, i rai dan 15eg oed, Miss Katie Williams, 13, Ivy Street, oedd yr oreu; yna canodd Cor y Plant Jerusalem," yn hynod swynol; arweinydd, Mr J. P. Jones. Ivy Street. Cafwyd adroddiad campus gan Mr Richard Willian-s. Abergele. Datganiad swynol o'r deuawd "Peidiwch gofyn i mi ganu," gan Mri Roberts a Jones. Cystadleuaetli darllen darn diattalnod, goreu. IVIR IVin. Brookes Jones, Disgynfa; can; "Y Pres," Eos Lletty'r Dryw; cystadleuaetli lluosogi geiriau. Yr oedd y gystadleuaeth hon yn dra dyddoràl- Bechgyn mawr a bychain ynddi, A'r oil yn methu lluosogi." Can, "Wyres fach Neal Pugh," Miss E. S. Hughes, Colwyn; araeth ddifyfyr, Cymeriad," goreu, Mr Jonathan Roberts; ciin, Hen ffon fy Nain," (encore) Bachgen y Meddwyn," Miss Jones adroddiad, Mae pawb a phobpeth yn mvn'a yn hen," (encore), rlian o awdl Heddwch (Gwilym Hiraethog), Mr T. J. Jones, Morvan vn ddiddadl mai dyma ydoedd y peth goreu yn y cyfarfod; can, "Hen brocer bach gloew fy Nain," Mr R. J. Roberts; dadl, Y ddwy Pam," Misses Jones a Hughes, dadl dda, ac aethant trwy eu gor'hwyl yn fedrus iawn. Cafwyd y diolch- iadau arferel, ond cyn terfynu rliaid dweyd fod lvlorfin mo;- fyw ac erioed;" yna cafwyd datganiad da gan y pl&nt o Ni gawn gwrdd yn y nef," ac y mae ol llafur caled i'w dysgu ar y plant. Wrth derfynu hyderwn y bydd elw da oddiwrtli y cyfarfod fel ffrwyth lk-fur y merched ac eraill a gymerasant ran y ddo. Printed and Pubd-oied by iv. E. Jones & brothers, a their Printing Works. -3. Host- Hill Stre-1. Ccnwa and Published at the Central Library, Colwyn Bay.
THE CONWAY JUVENILES' CONCERT.
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THE CONWAY JUVENILES' CONCERT. Promptly at half-past seven on Tuesday evening, November 15th, Master Frederick Christopher Jones took the chair at the concert the Infants of Conway were giving, in the Boys' School-room, Conway, in aid of the local National and Infants' Schools. The Chairman, who wore whitesilkgloves and was faultlessly attired in black swallowtail- coat and knee-breeches, black stockings, and black patent-leather shoes with bows of black silk ribbon,—spoke his introductory remarks very distinctly and a praiseworthy regard for punctua- tion, he being calm and self-possessed and in no- wise flurried. Throughout the long evening (the proceedings ending about a quarter to ten), the
The Nomination of High Sheriffs.
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The Nomination of High Sheriffs. Saturday, November 12th, being the morrow of St Alartiii's, for each County of England and Wales (Lancashire and another Countv being excepted) the nomination of three gentlemen qualified to serve as High Sheriff, took place at the Court of the Lord Chief justice, London. In the spring, one (generally the first) of each trio of names, is chosen to serve as High Sheriff for the year. The names selected for Carnarvonshire and Denbighshire areas subjoined :— CARNARVONSHIRE Charles Frost, of Colwyn, Esq. The Hon. Frederick George Wvnn, or Giyn- llifon, Carnarvon. Sir Owen Roberts, of Carnarvon., Knight. DENBIGHSHIRE. Major-General Ed w ard Lloyd Wynne, of Coed Coch, Abergele. Edward Evans, at Bronivylfn, Wrexham, Esq. Edward Owen Vaaghan Lloyd, of Berth, Ruthin, Esq.
THE CONWAY JUVENILES' CONCERT.
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chairman continued—with an imperturbable smile —to perform his duties in a manner that won the admiration of all who were present. To the action-songs "See the Little Babies" and Bead Threading," an indescribable charm was lent by the graceful renderings given by the Babies (Masters William Arthur Davies, Sydney Petch, and Thomas Smith and the Misses Maggie Davies, Maggie Dougall, Florence M. Jones, Ida Allan, Minnie Green, Mary Lizzie Brown. Sarah Roberts, Mary Grace Roberts, and Edith Lewtas. The Babies also appeared in the recitation "Grandma," in which both they and Miss Katie Davies (who played the grandmother's part with vigour and distinct originality) greatly delighted the audience. Miss Katie Davies also appeared to advantage in the comic song "Grandad," in which Master Benjamin Evans admirably impersonated the old man leaning on his stick, his hands shaking with age. The chorus was well rendered by the Infants, thirty-six in number. The Infants save a very spirited rendering of Guardian Angels." Other items by the Infants were the action-song Little Soldiers (for which they must evidently have been well-trained); the song "The Boy and the Stars" the action-song "Our Baby" the musical drill to the pianoforte accompaniment of Miss M. E. Evans, one of the pupil teachers) the action-song Gay and Happy as a King, is the Railway Porter"; the action- song My Boy the song Merry Little Maids from School;" and the song, "Sailing for Slum- berland," which was the last item on the pro- gramme. The Infants all had learnt their parts admirably well, and deserve high praise for all the pieces in which they appeared, especially for the musical drill and for the recitation and refrain Merry Little Workers," for both of which items they had been specially trained by Mrs Allan and Miss Roberts. The "Merry Workers" was a very pleasant novelty given by twelve of the Infants each of whom took a trade and exhibited some.accessory of his or her chosen calling. The palm for excellence must be divided between Harry Hassel (blacksmith), and Miss Annie Mairs (milliner), who deserve special commendation for so thoroughly entering into the respective manners appropriate to their chosen callings. The recitation "Welcome," was harmoniously given with spirit by seven little girls (the Misses Maggie Jones, Mellie Roberts, Mary G. Edwards, Edna Allan, Mary Lizzie Broun, Katie Roberts, and Minnie Green. The audience accorded hearty applause to the following recitations The Robin," Miss Ida 1 Allan; "A Little Girl's Speech," Miss Edith i Lewtas; "Somebody's Mother," Master Albert Evans "A Little Face," Miss Edith Polin ( "Drawing Mamma's Picture," Master Charles I Payne; and "Little Flo's Letter," Miss Edna Allen. Master Benjamin Evans secured an enthusiastic encore for his interpretation of the recitation (in character) "Jack in the Box." t Miss Annie Mairs made an excellent soloist in 1 the action-song "The Tidy Housemaids," the Infants forming the Chorus. The song and chorus The Merry Month of 1 May," was given with rare vigor and effect by Miss Nellie Roberts, Miss Maggie Jones, and the Infants. The same artistes appeared subsequently, in the song and chorus Welcome Little Robin." Master F. Tuckfield (as King Alfred) and Miss r Violet Smith (as the Neatherd's wife) entered with t spirit into the admirably-given dialogue (in charac- ( ter) Alfred in the Neatherd's Hut." £ The comic song Ten Little Niggers secured an encore by being given as laughably as well can f be imagined, by the Conway Castle Christys (Masters Harry Hassel, Tom Craven, John O. 5 Jones, Tommy Hughes, William Roberts Jones, Willie John Roberts, John Herbert Hughes, John I William Richard Roberts, Owen Jones, Samuel < Parry, and Hughie Edwards. On their re- 1 appearance later in the evening, these inimitable 1 Minstrels gave a splendid interpretation ot the < French-American's pathetic song (too seldom heard by the way, in local concerts), Way Down t the Suwannee River, The Old Folks at Home." { On their being recalled by the audience's tumultu- 1 ous applause, the Christy's greatly pleased the 1 audience by rendering the nigger ditty I'm off to 1 Charleston." [ Miss Katie Roberts and Master Edward Good- man Jones gave a thoroughly intelligent rendition of the dialogue My Favorites," which the t audience much appreciated. < Miss Maggie Dougall, together with a party of the Infants, charmingly played the acting-song The Invalid Doll." After the song "Sailing for Slumberland" ( (previously mentioned had been well received, all the artistes (nicely grouped upon the stage) joined in singing God Bless the Prince of Wales." In appropriate terms, Master William John Roberts neatly proposed a vote of thanks to the Chairman. The Vicar of Conway (Canon Henry Rees, M.A.), in supporting the vote, said that the Chair- man had been a pattern to many a chairman of an entertainment of that 1 haracter. But the speaker J wished also to thank Mrs Allan and the teachers for the great care and trouble they must have taken in training the children. Some of them had ( experience of teaching young people in Sunday Schools and so on, and they knew how difficult it 1 was to make real progress, and lie was sure they would agree with him that the way in which these little people had conducted themselves that even- ing reflected great credit on Mrs Allan and the teachers of the Infant School. He was glad to feel, judging from the crowded appearance of the room that night, that the Schools were as popular as ever. Since they had had their last entertain- ment a year ago, three things had taken piace. In the first place, Free Education had been granted, by which the parents were exempted from paying school fees. He was glad to be able to tell them that the effect of the remission of fees had been beneficial, and that the attendance during the past year had been very good. Then, in the second place, they had had in the spring an agitation, perfectly unnecessary, in the parish about a School Board, and unfortunately a School Roard, such as it was, had been established. The Board, however, had no power whatever to interfere with the present management of the schools, and he was not sure, in face of the sympathy and substantial support that that agitation had evoked, that the circumstances, with which they were all acquainted, adverse as they appeared at the time, had not been a bless- ing in disguise. The third thing that had happened during the past year to which he wished to allude was the passing of the building in which they were gathered that night practically into the hands of the Managers. They were all aware how in the year 1887, Mr Albert Wood had proved a good friend by coming to their rescue and building at his own cost the handsome and useful building in which they then were. He, for one, would never forget the obligation he was under to Mr Wood for so doing. During the recent agitation, how- ever, there appeared to be a danger of the Schoolroom passing out of the hands of the present Managers, and then, possibly, a deficiency might be created in the School accommodation, which the Managers might find it difficult to supply. Just at that moment, by means to which it was unnecessary for him to refer further, a purchase of the Schoolroom was effected, and the building passed, as he had said practically into the Managers' hands. But he had something further to tell them about that. They knew, perhaps, that there was a mortgage of L750 on he property. Well, he was glad to inform them that, from the funds realised by the fete in the old castle, and from other sources, they had actually in hand nearly half the mortgage which they were prepared to hand over to Mr Wood if he would accept it in part payment, and he had no reason to believe that Mr Wood would refuse to accept it. So that he thought he was right in saving that the recent agitation, instead of injuring the position of the Managers, had placed the Schools in a more favourable position than they had ever been in before.—(Loud applause).—He hoped and believed that they would be glad to hear these things. The Vrcar concluded by thanking the Stewards for the excellent order they had kept, and also the parents for the assistance they had given the teachers. The parents were, naturally, proud of seeing their little ones take part in such an entertainment, but he wished to acknowledge that without their kind co-opera- tion the teachers could not have attained the results they had that night.—(Hear, hear). FOOTBALL. CONWAY JUNIORS V. COLWYN Bky UOVEKS.—The above match was played at Conway, on Saturday (Nov. 12th). and resulted in a draw of 2 goals each. Oolwyn Bay kicked off at 2 30, and started hard. The ball, however, was returned, and B. Moulsdale made a good run on the left and finished up with a splendid shot which just shaved the post. Some give- and-take play followed this, Colwyn Bay scoring ,,0'111 after. At half-time the game stood at 1 go d each. In the second half, Conway had much the best of the game, but were unlucky in front of goal. R. Ll. Jones's shots hitting the post twice in succession. O. OUS,F, who was playing a good game at half-back, narrowly missed scoring. Colwyn Bay then scored, after exciting play in front of goal. Conway soon after scored their second goal. When the whistle blew, the result was as above For Conway, R. Jones (the goal- keeper) saved some difficult shots. The two backs( Leo. Allan and 0- Williams) defended in grand style, although the three half-backs played very well, Ousey was by far the best, completely breaking up the Bay's iombination. All the forwards played a good game, sspecially Moulsdale, R. Ll. Jones, S. Allan, and C. Farrington. O. Davies, who played half-back did some good work. Conway.—Goal, R. Jones backs, 0. Williams and Leo. Alla n half-backs, O. Ousey, O. Davies, and R. Williams forwards, Charlie Farrington, R. LI. Jones, 3. Allan, A. Davies, and B. Moulsdale. CONWAY BOARD OF GUARDIANS. At the Conway Board of Guardians' monthly meeting, held at the Board Room, Conway, on Friday, November 18th, the Chairman (Rev W. aiiis) presided, and there were also oresent the Worshipful the Mayor of Conway (Mr Edward Jones, A.C.C.); the Rev E. Hughes; and Messrs J. H. Eiias, E. Roberts, David Jones Eghvysrhos), J, Cutts, E. J. Watkins, R. Lloyd (ones, Hugh Davies (Llangwstenyn), and David Davies; and the Clerk (Mr T. E. Parry), and the sanitary Inspector (Mr Elias Davies). THE BOARD'S FINANCES. The Clerk reported that there was now a £ 600 valance on the right side, in the Board's financial position. PENRHVNSIDE DEVELOPING WRONGLY. The Chairman said that serious complaints had nade against the Sanitary Inspector, who, it was illeged had been neglecting to supervise the luilding operations now proceeding briskly at Penrhynside, in the Rural Sanitary Authority's District. No building-line was observed, in con- lexion with certain buildings now in progress; hese buildings' were being put up without any :ontrol whatever; and roads were being made uiyhow, as narrow as the parties interested chose .0 make them. Theipeople were taking the law into heir own hands.—111 the ensuing discussion, the Adiole blame was thrown upon the Inspector's ;houlders.-Ir, defence, the Inspector said that he houses in question were built according to the )Ian" the Rural Sanitary Authority had passed, ind in conformance, as he believed, with the bye- aws. As to roads, he admitted that in some places thev were extremely narrow, but that fault Ed not arise from lack of his supervision.—Upon he Chairman's suggestion, the Board directed he Inspector to thoroughly examine the locus in TUo, and to report fully thereon at the Board's lext meeting. It was also agreed that the Sur- veyor (Mr T. B. Farrington, C.E.) be requested :o attend the next meeting, to explain matters pertaining to the drainage of Penrhynside. THE NUMBER OF INMATES. The Master (Mr Edward Jones) reported that hat the Workhouse inmates numbered 91, as -op :ompared with 104 the corresponding week of [891. THE CHRISTMAS DINNER. The Board resolved that the usual Christmas dinner be given on December 25th, and instructed :he Master to give the necessary orders for pro- visions. THE EX-MASTER'S DEATH. I The Board received with regret the communi- cation of the death of Mr William Thomas, a :ormer Master of the Conway Workhouse, who was superannuated about ten years ago. SHOULD THE GUARDIANS SIGN THE PLEDGE ? During the consideration of the relief-lists, it appeared that a certain young man, aged under :hirty and receiving 2s a week sick-pay from his Club, was applying for out-door relief in conse- quence of illness brought about by foolishness ivhile drunk. He had gone away for a day's out- ng, had imbibed intoxicants until he was stupid- drunk, and in that state he had lain down by the roadside under the impression that he was getting into bed. Through sleeping outside, he had taken the cold which was the begining of his present illness. Under these circumstances the Chairman said that he could not recommend the Board to grant outdoor relief, since the applicant had caused his illness by his intemperate indulg- ence in intoxicants.-The Mayor: Had not we all better sign the pledge ?-The Chairman: Yes, if we cannot containjourselves—The Board declined to grant outdoor relief, but offered the House. THE MAYOR'S MISTAKEN STATEMENT. Whilst the relief-lists were still under considera- tion, the Chairman, calling the Mayor's attention to the details of a case, said, Do you hear that, Mr Mayor," and, addressing the Board, added, "Gentlemen, we have a Mayor in our midst now." —The Mayor I'm not a Mayor here, sir. TOBACCO AND SNUFF. The Clerk reported that the Local Government Board had issued an order that tobacco and snuff might be issued to the aged and infirm inmates. This had for years been done at the Conway Workhouse.—The Board decided that the present practice should be continued at present, but that at the Board's next meeting the Board would proceed to take into consideration the new order, with a view to making regulations thereunder. CONWAY AND LLANDUDNO PETTY SESSIONS. LLANDUDNO, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2IST.-Before Henry Kneeshaw, Esq (Chairman) Dr R. Arthur- Prichard Charles Frost, Esq Dr K. H. Bold Williams and Elias Jones, Esq. DRUNKENNESS AND CRUELTY. John Jones, driver, Llandudno, was charged with being drunk, on October 25th, whilst taking charge of a mare, and also, secondly, with cruelly ill-treating the mare the same day.—P.S. Rowland stated the circumstances of the case of drunken- ness, and detailed the mare's injuries, which included cuts on the tongue.—Hugh Roberts, an employe of the Llandudno Pier Company, stated that he saw the defendant's vehicle overtake and collide with, another carriage. The defendant's mare wras rather fresh. After the accident the witness saw the defendant holding the mare's tongue in his hand, and in that manner leading her away. The mare's mouth began bleeding (so far as the witness could see) after the defendant begun leading the mare by pulling her along by the tongue.—Inspector VVilliarr/ Yates (R S. P.C.A.) stated that on examination the following day he found the mare's tongue severely cut, and there were also other injuries, these latter possibly resulting from the accident. The defendant's employer (Mr Edward Roberts) had then told the witness, in the defendant's presence, that the mare was a quiet one, one of the quietest he had ever owned. Replying to the Bench, the witness said that in some places tm>re existed a custom of leading an unruly horse by the tongue, but that practice had been held to be cruelty. — For the drunkenness whilst taking charge of the animai, the Bench fined the defendant 20s and costs. With regard to the cruelty, in view of the fact that the defendant, in his state of his irresponsibility through drink, probably was unaware of the suffering he was causing, and, moreover, possibly thought that he was doing no more than was usual under the circumstances, the Bench fined the defendant only 10s and costs on the cruelty charge. TRESPASSING IN PURSUIT OF GAME. John William Roberts and John Atherton, labourers, both of Maesdu Crossing, Llandudno, pleaded guilty to trespassing in pursuit of conies, on land in the occupation, for shotting purposes, of Mr Watton of Deganway, for whom Mr R. S. Chamberlain (Messrs Chamberlain and Johnson) appeared.—Upon each defendant the Bench imposed a halt-crown fine with costs. LICENSING. Temporary Transfer,—Ferry Farm Hotel, Llan- dudno Junction, Mrs Elizabeth Roberts to Ben- jamin Jones, now a licensed victualler in Flintshire.