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LLANRWST. PREACHERS.—The following will be the preachers for next Sunday:- Zion (C.M.) Rev. H. H. Roberts. B, A., Capel Curig. Scotland-street (C.M.): Rev. T. GwyneJd Rooerts, Conway. HoreD (VV.): Rev. T. C. Roberts ,St. James' (English) (\V.): :\lr. J. A. Raine. M.A., CoiwMi Bay. Tabernacle (C.): Rev. VV. Cynwyd Williams, Ebenezer ^C.) Sunday School. Mission Service. Penuel(B.): \Irs Jones, Blaen Llechau. Breton Mission (R.C.). Hoiv Communion. 8.30 a.m. Parochi,il Miss ii,o ;t.iii Welsh Devotions, b. jo. U. M. 1 rebaol. O. M J. HARVEST THANKSGIVING.—The harvest thanksgiving services were held at Llanrwst on Mondav. The services in connection with the E stablished Church were all held at the Parish ( hurch. There was a celebration of Holy ("Olliriunioii at 8 a.m., and also after the n o'clock service. The service at 11 was in Eng- lish, and was intoned by the Rev. Jenkyn Jones, curate. The lessons were read by the Rector (Rev. John Morgan), and the preacher was the Archdeacon of St. Asaph. In the afternoon the harvest cantata was rendered by the Unit- ed Choirs of St. Crwst and St. Mary s. The soloist were Mrs. Thomas, National Schools, and Miss Livermore, The Library. The even- ing service was in Welsh, and was intoned by ihe Rev. Jenkyn Jones. The preacher was the Rev. R. Owen (Vicar of Brynymaen). There were large congregations at each service. At the evening service, when the Church was crowded, a special anthem was rendered. The Church was "tastefully decorated by the fol- lowing ladies Mrs. Roberts and Miss Ed- wards, Rhivvlas the Misses Hill Miss Mor- gan and Miss Lewis. Gifts of fruit, flowers, and vegetables for the decorations were made bv members of the congregation and others. In connection with the Nonconformist places of worship services were held in all chapels at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. and 6.30 p.m., and took the form of prayer meetings. There were good attendances throughout. THE EIRE BRIGADE.—The members of the Llanrwst Eire Brigade have made a suitable presentation to Captain I. R. Jones on his re- tirement after being in command of the brigade for eight years. Mr. Jones is leaving shortly for Fa/tagonia, where he has accepted an ap- pointment. Councillor Albert Hughes, in mak- ing the presentation on behalf of the staff, said that, since his appointment Captain Jones had raised the brigade from a state of chaos into one of the most efficient in Wales. During the twenty-five years he had resided at Llanrwst Captain Jones had been identified with almost every movement of importance in the town, and his departure would entail a serious loss to the district. He was the pioneer of the movement to introduce organs to assist con- gregational singing in Nonconformist churches in Wales. As he secretary of the Liberal As- sociation in the Vale of Conway he had been indefatigable in his efforts on behalf of the principles he was such a staunch supporter of. A TESTIMONIAL.—A Committee has been appointed to present Mr. T. R. Jones with a testimonial prior to his leaving the town at the end of the month for Patagonia. The Chairman is Mr. H. J. W. Watling, with Mr. T. Rogers Jones as Treasurer, and Mr. T. Lati- mer Jones as Secretary. TABERNACLE.—At the meeting of the Tab- ernacle Literary Society, held on Friday, the Rev. W. Cynwyd Williams presiding, the even- ing was spent in dealing with Welsh proverbs and their meanings. The meeting proved highly enjoyable. ELECTORAL REFORM.-This was the sub- peat of a debate art the meeting of the United Improvement Society held on "ednesdav even- ing, and which was opened by Mr. John Hughes, Berwvnfa. The chair was occupied bv Mr. G. R. Jones, Apothecaries' Hall. L READING ROOM SOCIAL.—In connection with the Library end Reading Room, a social was held on Thursday evening at the Central Restaurant, Mr. T.R.Jones presiding. Light refreshments were partaken of, and an enjoy- able progralmme was gone through. Solos were rendered bv Messrs. L. M. llugls, Den- nis Rogers Jones. Evan Pughe, John Evans, R. Davies, D. Pryce Williams, and several humor- ous selections were given by a male voice party conducted by Mr. Archie ( arter. Gramaphone selections were given by Mr. John Evans, and speeches by vfhe Chairman and Mr. W. E. Jones. An interesting competition for any solo was keenly contested, and some notable singers were among the aspirants for honours. The adjudicators, Messrs E. M. Jones, E. Pughe, and W. E. Jones, awarded the prize evenly be- tween Mr. John Evans and R. Davies. The chorus The Soldier's Farewell" was sung to mark the departure of the Chairman from Llan- rwst, and an enjoyable meeting terminated with the singing of the National Anthem, Mr. Ilarrv Williams leading in the solo. ZION LITERARY SOCIETY.—The mem- bers of his Society on Friday evening listened to an excellent paper by Mr. J. D. Jones, solicitor, on the late Mr. lom Ellis, M.P. The chair was occupieo by the President, Mr. T. R. Jones. Others who spo-lte were Messrs. W. II. Williams, Evan Pughe, J. Hughes, T. Tudor Williams, Miss Jones (Ty'nycaeau) and Miss Evans (Vale View). MART SALE.—Messrs Blackwall, Hayes and Co. conducted their mart sale at Cae'rgraig on Tuesday, and considering the nature of the weather there was a good attendance, cund a large number of sheep and cattle were sold at satisfactory prices. DRUNKS.—On Monday, before Messrs. O. Tzeroed Jones and E. Jones-Owen, two labourers named' Thomas Evans and James Riley were charged with being drunk and disorderly on Saturday night. P.C. Jones proved the case A fine of as. 6d. and costs was imposed in each ly!W.C.A.—The inaugural meeting of the local branch of the Young Women's Christian Association took place at the Glan Conway Rooms on Thursday. The members gathered together and partook of tea kindly supplied by the members of the Committee. The gathering was briefly addressed by the President, Miss Jones, Mrs. Thomas, and others, and thanks were accorded to those who generously con- tributed to the furnishing of the rooms. Officers were elected for the coming session, which is likely to prove highly slccessful, as 48 senior and 12 junior members were enrolled during the evening. The rooms, which are extremenly cosv, will be open every evening from 6 to 9, when instruction will be given in crochet and needlework Bible classes will also be held, and discourses in literature will be given. There will be two gymnasium classe*, one for juniors and another'for the seniors. We can only hope that the efforts oi the organisers will be appreciated and that as many of our voung women as can find time will attend one or other of these classes.

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