The Welsh Coast Pioneer and Review for North Cambria

COLWYN COUNCIL SCHOOL: OVER- CROWDING. The Rev. E. T. Davies wrote agreeing to let the English Baptist Schoolroom, Colwyn, for temporary school accommodation, at a rental of 226 per annum, the trustees undertaking to have sanitary offices provided to the satisfaction of the committee and to the Urban Sanitary Authority, on the understanding that the Local Education Authority pay two-thirds of the total expense in- curred, such two-thirds not to exceed the sum of £10. Mr Holmes wrote that his managers would be glad to Have permission to grant two-thirds of the cost, not exceeding £ 10, so that the trustees may have the work put in hand as early as possible, aa the overcrowding at the Council School was serious. It was resolved that subject to the approval of the Board of Education the Education Committee be recommended to rent the schoolroom for the sum of J626 per annum, and to make the above contribution on the certificate of the county architect.

DENBIGH LOVE-LANE COUNCIL SCHOOL. "PANIC" DRILL. The County Architect reported as follows:- "I have visited this school, which is capable of accommodating something like 230 children. The building is very old and dilapidated, three storeys in height, the lower storey occupied by the care- taker and the two upper floors for school pur- poses. There is only one exit which is used for school purposes. There is another oxit which is constantly locked, and used for the caretaker's purposes. I find on enquiry from the headmaster that the children are not drilled specially for dis- missal in case of panic, though I believe from what I saw they are under splendid control. I have lie following suggestions to make: — (a) That the children should be specially drilled for exit purposes. I suggested to the headmaster a simple plan as follows: (b) That at a signal of a small red flag to be produced in each of the. classrooms simultaneously, and the ringing of a bell might be the signal for clearance. ° Thia might be practised every fortnight or three weeks. The children at the above signal to im- mediately leave their seats and marshal out. (c) That the present exit doors now hung folding half of which is kept bolted top and bottom during school hours should be fitted with a panic bolt. (d) That the door used by the caretaker on the lower schoolroom floor should be taken away and fitted with a pair of swing doors to open out- wards with panic bolt attachment." The committee approved and adopted the re- port, and the county architect waa empowered to carry out his suggestions.

ABERGELE SUMMER COURSE: EXAMINATION RESULTS. The following teachers passed:— Kindergarten: Nellie G. Aldis, Gwersyllt; Mrs E. Evans, Wallingford; Jane Price Jones, Gwy- therin; Elizabeth Williams, Old Colwyn; Eliza- beth Jane Jones, Gyffylliog; Margaret Pierce, Denbigh; Grace L. Evans, Nantglyn. There were seven failures. Clay Modelling: Kate Griffith, Penygelli; Elizabeth Williams, Old Colwyn; A. B. Gittins, Abergele; Jennie Evans, do.; Laura Owen, Llan- bedr. Four failed. Cardboard Modelling: Thomas R. Parton, Cannock; A. Llew. Evans, Conway; Margaret Nevitt, do. Woodwork: B. Greaves, Audenshaw; J. Hy. Roberts, Colwyn Bay Higher Grade School; Tho- mas R. Jones, St. Asaph; Thomas Hy. Jones, Llangefni; R. M. Owen, Carnarvon (ineligible for certificate); Rd. Hughes, Carnarvon, gained the Higher Certificate. Two failed. Brushdrawing: T. R. Parton, Cannock; Kate Griffith, Penygelli; Jane Price Jones, Gwytherin; Clara R. Hughes, Colwyn Bay; Margaret Pierce, Denbigh; Margaret Davies, Llanbedr. Eleven failed.

STUDENT TEACHERS. The following were appointed student teachers: —Rhoda Mary Price, Denbigh Frongoch Girls C.; Owen Lloyd Hughes, Denbigh Love-lane C.; William Roberts, do.; Arthur Jones, Llangollen Vron C.; Ethel Margaret Hough, Rhos Junior C.; Annie Thomas, Johnstown C.; Llewelyn Savage Hughes, Rhos Junior C.; Emrys Jones, Rhos N.P.; Susannah Griffith, Ruabon Infants N.P.; Mildred Jenny Edwards, Acrefair Girls C.; Esther Evans, Acrefair Infants C.; Florence G. Young, Gwersyllt Cross-street N.P.; Alice Williams, Vron Mixed C.; Eleanor Russell, Rhos- ddu Mixed (I.; Rosie G. Hughes, Rhostyllen Infants C.; Mabel K. Lloyd, Brymbo Gftls C.; Percy G. S. Harris, Rhosddu Mixed C.; Ivor Stanley Bellis, Penygelli Higher Standard C. Eleanor Venables, Broughton Pentre Boys C.; Blodwen E. Jones, Bryneglwys N.P. It was prosposed that any bursar who may fail to qualify for admission to a Training Collego at the end of the year of bursarship shall, subject to the receipt of a satisfactory report upon his or her conduct and progress from the head teacher of the Seoondary School, bo recognised for another year, and the cost of his or her in- struction shall be defrayed as full timer at the Secondary School. But in order to obtain re- cognition for a second year a bursar must under- take to serve as a student teacher at a reduce4 salary; whilst in the event of his or her failing to pass a qualifying examination at the end of the extended period, the committee will refuse to recognise him or her in any capacity, or to make any arrangements for his or her further instruction. ltiis scheme as to student teachers is being considered by a sub-committee.

APPOINTMENTS. The following appointments were confirmed:- Mr T. E. Price, assistant teacher, Pentrecelyn Council School, salary £ 25; Miss E. Gladys Price, headmistress, Denbigh Infants' Non-provided School, salary £ 85; Ruthin Council Infants' School, Miss Annie Evans, headmistress, at a salary of £ 70; Denbigh Frongoch Infants' Coun- cil School, Miss Jane P. Jones, kadmistress, £ 70; Rhiwlas Council School, Miss Annie P. Jones, assistant teacher, £ 25.

LLANFAIRTALHAIARN COUNCIL SCHOOL. The Colwyn Bay District Managers and the headmaster'" were requested to furnish their observations as regards the low percentage of at- tendance at this school (82 per cent.) for the past half-year.

SCHOOL GARDENING. Interesting reports were presented by Mr H. Forder, of Ruthin Castle, of his inspection of the work done in school gardening at Pentrecelyn, Llangynhafal, and Bryneglwvs Schools.

AWARDS FOR ATTENDANCE. Silver watches were awarded to the following scholars for full attendance for the number of years stated: Annie Davies, Llangollen C. School, seven years; Ernest Evans, do., seven years; Thomas Roberts, do., seven years; Gwilym T. Hughes, Glyn C. School, seven years; Emily Edwards, Glyn N.P. School, n years; Alun Evans, Capel Garmon C. School, seven years; Thomas J. Williams, IJanrwst Boys C. School, seven years; Emrys Williams, Vron C. Shool, seven years; Itbel Humphreys, Ruthin C" School, eight yeara.

DENBIGHSHIRE AND DISTRICT TEMPERANCE ASSOCIATION. ANNUAL CONFERENCE AT LLANRWST. THE REJECTED LICENSING BILL. y READY TO FOREGO DISESTAB- LISHMENT. The annual conference of the above Association was held at Llanrwst on Wednesday evening and throughout Thursday last week. Although dele- gates from different parta attended the meetings the attendance was poor. About 36 attended the Thursday morning meeting, 50 that of the afternoon, and about 180 the evening meeting. WEDNESDAY MEETING. The first meeting, which was held at Horeb Chapel, on Wednesday evening, was confined to the children, but there was also a large number of adults. Mr W. G. Owen, of the Metropolitan Bank, presided. The meeting having opened with prayer by Mr William Jones, tho chiidren sang under the conductorship d Mr J. I M. Williams, Gwynfa, "Milwyr lesu," liOY sweetly, Mr R. R. Owen accompanying on the organ. The Chairman said that although there was a large number of children present, he thought the number would have been largely xnereaaed if the public only appreciated the importa.iJe oi temperance. Yet they were not downhearted, as it was a reason for greater efforts and uure self-sacrifice on the part of the friends ot temper- ance. He hoped to see the day when temp,» ai. ce principles formed part of the curriculum of the publio schools, as it was necessary to arm the child to enable him to withstand the attacks of such subtle enemies as those which surroznded him (hear, hear). ALCOHOL AND TOBACCO. Mr D. Pryce Jones, Newborough, An- glesey, said he rejoiced that the Association had inaugurated their campaign with a meeting v-hoUy for the juvenile element, as it was there that the enemy could be crippled sorely. Mr Owen I ad referred to the necessity of including the tuition of temperance principles in the public schools. He (the speaker) was glad to inform bin that that was already an accomplished fact. That meeting was undoubtedly the most important o the series to be held. Alcohol was a iiivktcr, a cruel driver, and not a friend. Once it gained an entrance it was practically impossible to ejtct. Yet it was powerless to harm those who rejected its overtures and kept it at arm's length. To pierce its armour and destroy its devouring in- fluence they must work amongst the young, who should be taught the danger and evil which fol- lowed any careless action against such an insidious enemy. The examples and associations of early life bore a material influence on the character of mankind. Therefore, it was of vital importance that parents should set their children a good ex- ample, and never under any circumstances have the vile stuff in their houses. The teachers in both the Sunday and day schools also had con- siderable influence in forming the future char- acter of the child. It was, therefore, essential that they should set good examples to their pupils. There was another aspect of child life he would like to refer to, and that was the evil of smoking cigarettes among the boys. Although the first effect of narcotic indulgence resulted in acute sickness, the lad in order to follow the example of his elders persevered until he be- came inured to the habit It was, therefore, of the greatest importance that parents and teachers should set a good example in that respect also. If boys wanted to develop into men and not wretched emaciated weaklings they had better shun the weed as they would shun the deadliest poison. On the motion of Mr W. G. Owen, seconded by the Rev. W. Cynwyd Williams a warm vote of thanks was accorded the speaker for his address.

THURSDAY MORNING'S MEETING. SIR J. HERBERT ROBERTS' DISAPPOINT- MENT. Sir J. Herbert Roberts, Bart., J.P., presided over the opening mpetrng on Thursday, which was held at Horehapel. The meeting having been opened by the Rev. J. Roberts, Rhyl, the president delivered his annual address. He said it was a pleasure to him to be present at the conference. As they all knew he took a personal interest in the district work and was well aware of its value and utility. He only wished every town and village had its Temperance Association and army of temperance workers (applause). He felt assured that in the near future the County Councils would have something to do with tem- perance work and especially in regard to licences. The meeting showed what work had been done and was likely to be done in the future (ap- plause). From a Parliamentary point of view they were deeply disappointed over the fate of the Licensing Bill. It was THE HARDEST HIT he had personally ever experienced, but they had not lost hope, as there was undoubtedly a power behind them which would ultimately lead them to success (applause). Wales had for many years sent representatives to Parliament pledged to further the cause of temperance, and he felt confident that the time was not far distant when they would achieve the victory they had so long fought for (applause). They were not to lose heart, because the time had come when some drastic reform must be effected at Westminster. Wales would not lightly pass over the treatment which the House of Lords had acoorded a measure in which her people were so keenly in- terested (applause). In the meantime personal work on behalf of temperance must be continued, and this the Lords could not interfere with. There was a parliament in every town and every village, and it was in personal work done there that the foundation was laid for all en- during legislation (applause). It was a pood omen for the cause that the Rev. Glyn Davies had come to North Wales as the Secretary of the North Wales Association. There was a large field of urgent work before him, and ho (the speaker) appealed to all to give him rvery possible assistance in that work (applause). Ho believed that the Rev. Glyn Davies had Loon led to North Wales by the voice of Heaven, ,0 it was essential to show him how his work was valued (applause). He would like to mention one or two lines for action. The greatest power for good in Wales was the pulpit. They had the support of the ministers of all denomina- tions and he believed the co-operation of the teachers of the elementary schools, a most effec- tive force to secure. The teaching of temper- ance principles in the elementary schools would bear lifelong influence on the pupils and prove of the greatest assistance to the cause. It was essential to secure the support of the little ones throughout the county. The growing disposition of all the religious forces of the county under the banner of temperance rejoiced his heart greatly; but to his mind tho most encouraging sign of all in the present temperance situation was the astonishing success of the North Wales Women's Temperance Union (applause). lie hoard of all that was being done by and through the organisation from the President of the Union—(applause),—and he rejoiced to know that Lady Roberts was privileged to take a leading part in its work (applause). He ventured to say there was no greater power for good in the up- lifting of the life of the country to-day than the North Wales Women's Temperance Union, in which were banded together many of the noblest and most strenuous workers for temper- ance and morality in the land (applause). DISTRICT REPORTS. Encouraging reports were read from different districts of work done. In every case the Wo- men's Associations appeared to be the ruling spirits. In the absence of Miss Gee, of Denbigh, who had not arrived, Mr Davies made a few remarks upon the work accomplished at Denbigh. Mr Henry Hughes, of Ruthin, mentioned the fact that Bands of Hope had been promoted in connection with the elementary schools in his district. The Rev. R. Rowlands spoke highly of the work carried out by the Women's Temper- ance Society at Llanrwst. He said a great change had taken place in the aspect of public life in the town during the last few years. When he first came to Llanrwst there was not a single abstainer on the bench of magistrates, whereas there were now at least six (applause). Mr J. R. Jones gave an encouraging report of the work done at Colwyn Bay. Mr J. R. Ellis, the delegate from Abergele, pointed out that his district had been particu- larly fortunate in having secured the support and assistance of Lady Roberts. FINANCE. The Rev. B. Hughes, tho treasurer, said the outlook was very bright: the total receipts amounted to £ 26 9s 3d, and the expenditure du- ring the year about P,20, leaving an available balance of £ 5 lis 7d. Over 43 churches in the county had made collections towards the Associa- tion's funds (applause). THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE'S REPORT. In his annual report the Secretary, Mr Hugh Edward* ("Huwco Penmaen"), stated this was the 12th sitting of the Conference. They had failed to hold their annual Conference last year, but that was not their only failure (laughter). The last year had been a remarkable one,-a year of expectation and disappointment. More work had been accomplished and more money spent than during any other year, and the Con- ference had borne a creditable part in the struggle. Sir Herbert Roberts had presented the Asso- ciation with thousands of pamphlets on the sub. ject of temperance, and they had been distri- buted throughout the county. Alluding to the House of Lords, Mr Edwards likened i to the Philistines of old, and said the peers would prob- ably go too far and find, as the Philistines did, their House brought down about their ears. The Executive Committee hoped the temperance examination would be better supported and that the gift of a medal by Mrs Lloyd George and the prizes offered by Miss Carter to competi- tors from the district of Deganwy would stimu- late others to back up the movement. That being the first meeting since their President had boon honoured by the King, the Executive felt sure the delegates as a body would join them in wishing Sir Herbert and Lady Roberta long life and happiness (applause). The honour had not changed Sir Herbert, who was as hearty and as homely as ever (applause). ELECTION OF OFFICIALS. On the motion of Mr T. Parry, Colwyn Bay, seconded by the Rev. W. Cynwyd Williams, and supported by Dr. Abel Parry, Sir J. Herbert Ro- berta was unanimously re-elected President of the Association. The Rev. B. Hughes was re-elected treasurer, &u » r Edwards secretary. The name of the Rev. Glyn Davies was also added to the number of vice-presidents. The Executive Committee was re-elected en bloo. DEACONS AS MODERATE DRINKERS. The Rev. T. Jones Humphreya (Coedpoeth) gave an address ov. the importance of providing tor the young people when they left the Bands of Hope. The best men, he said, both as to oharaoter and ability, should be chosen to con- duct the Bands of Hope, and it was necessary that they should be abstain- ers. The ministers and deacons, if they were total abstainers, should visit the Bands of Hope, and if they were not abstainers they were not worthy to be either ministers or deacons (ap- plause). A closer connection was desirable between the Free Church Councils and the Bands of Hope, so that representatives of one denomination might visit the Bands of Hope of others. What I was needed was the charm of persuasion and good example (applause). Every member of the church, of courso, should be a total abstainer. The churches should be purged of everything that retarded the physical, spiritual, and moral health of the rising generation. There was but one church of his denomination in the district of Coedpoeth, and every member of it, from the ago of 76 to three years, had signed the pledge book (hear, hear). He was glad to think that Bands of Hope had been formed in connection with the elementary schools in some parts of Denbighshire (applause). Mr H. E. Pritchard (Abergele) suggested that the Colwyn Bay District Education Committee I" should be asked to establish Bands of Hopo in connection with the elementary schools of that district. The President said the Executive Committee would act upon the suggestion and would send the request to the Local Education Committees throughout the county (applause). AN APPEAL ON BEHALF OF THE ATHLETES. The Rev. Glvn Davies appealed, through the Conference, to tho religious communities of the county to place their schoolrooms at the dis- posal of young men's athletic clubs and friend- ly societies. Some time since, an athletic club in that county applied for the use of a school belonging to a certain denomination, and the ap- plication was rejected, with the result that the young men were driven into a public-house. In the present condition of affairs, young men would have their football and cricket, and it was well that the religious communities should do all they could to purify the games and keep those who indulged in them from the temptation of the drink traffic. There were in Denbighshire 161 friendly societies, out of which 109 met in public-houses. In Carnarvonshire, however, there were fifty-two, of which only two met on licensed premises. These two were on the verge of being induoed to hold their meetings in school- rooms. The responsibility of refusing these faci- lities no follower of Christ should incur (ap- plause). Misa Gee and the Rev. D. Price Jones also spoke.

THE AFTERNOON H MEETING. ADDRESS BY THE REV. B. HUGHES, ST. ASAPH. Sir J. Herbert Roberts presided over the after- noon meeting, which was opened by the Rev. Evan Davies, of Trefriw. The Rev. J. T. Jones (Rhyl) moved, and Mr H. T. Davies (Denbigh) seconded, the following resolution, which was adopted :That we, the members of the Denbighshire and District Tem- perance Association strongly protest against the unoonsidered and reckless action of the House of Lords in throwing out the Licensing Bill that had been so fully discussed and that had been passed by such an overwhelming majority of the representatives of the people in the House of Commons, a measure moreover that was so well calculated to promote temperance in the county, especially in Wales; that we there- fore hope the Government will not let the matter rest, but that it will take steps without hesita- tion to carry out the will of the people, and we appeal to all the friends of sobriety in the dis- trict and the county to give every help to the Government in this direction." The Rev. Glyn Davies said that zeal in temper- ance work was gaining ground daily. Successful meeting had been held in Anglesey, Carnarvon- shire, Merionethshire, Flintshire, etc., where the chapels were not large enough to accommodate those who wished to attend. If Capel Seion was not overcrowded in the evening, it would be the first instance during that crusade. There was undoubtedly a temperance revival in the county, and it was their duty to work with might and main so that the principles of tem- perance got a firm hold in the whole county. The next Conference would be held at Holyhead, on October 11th and 12th, when he hoped all would be there to support the cause. Dr. W. Carter, F.R.C.P., of Deganwy and Liverpool, in the course of an intetesting ad- dress, an account of which we published Last week, added that the United Kingdom Temper- anoe and General Provident Society's statistics showed that from 1866 to 1907, in the temper- anoa section 11,335 life policies had been issued. The holders of 8068 had died, while out of the 14,402 policies in the general section only 841 holders had survived. Another instance which proved the danger of even moderation in drink- ing could be observed from the statistics of tihe Rechabites, being total abstainers, and the For- esters, moderate drinkers. Up to the age of 30 five per cont. of the Recbabites diod, and eight per cent. of the Foresters; between the ages of 30 and 40, Rechabites six per cent., Foresters twelve per omt.; up to the ages of 50, Recha- bites, 11 per cent., Foresters 18 per oent. up to 60, Rechabites 5 per cent., Foresters 25 par oent; up to 65, RechAbit-es 5 per cent., and Foresters 49 per oent. Another interesting statistical fact was provided by the British Army in India. Out of 12,865 men, 3978 were abstainers and 8887 moderate drinkers. Of the abstainers 45.5 per 1000 were admitted into the hospitals, while 100.6 per 1000 of the moderate drinkers were patients. One in every 180 of the abstainers wero invalided home, and three out of every 100 of the moderate drinkers. The death-irate amongst the abstainers was 2.7, and amongst the moderate drinkers 9.99. On the motion of Miss Gee, seconded by the Rev. Cynwyd Williams, Dir. Carter was accorde.d a warm vote of titanks for his valuable contri- bution. A vote of oongratulation to Mr W. Hughes, J.P-, on his appointment as a permanent justice was also passed. On the motion of t.he Rev. W. Cynwyd Wil- liams, seoonded by Mr T. Roberts, Rhyl, it was decided to offer £ 2 in prizes at the next Tem- perance Examination. A VETERAN'S ADDRESS IN WELSH. (The Rev. B. Iluglies, the veteran St. Asaph minister, then delivered the following address in the vclriiucular: Fe ellir cysylltu yr acihos da hwn a lluaws o rinweddau, sef dinvest, yn foesol, yn gymdeith- asol, yn fasnachol, yn wleidyddol, yn ei g'ytf.) llt- iad a chyfreithiau y wlad, etc. Dywedodd un ysgrifenydd gallmog na welodd efe erioed brin- der rhai i draethu ac i ysgrifenu air faterion moesol, ond y diffyg a deimlai efe ydoedd diffyg rhai yn ysgrifenu ar byncia.u moesol a chymdedtha-soi mewn gwedd grofyddol ac ar linellau Cris.tionog'ol- Fe ellir ei nodi fel gwir- ionedd profedig fod a-fydliad-au moesol a dyn- garol wedi eu gwrsiddio mewn crefydd ac yn cael eu dwyn yn mlaen ar lineilau Cristionogolr bron bob amser yn llwyddo ac yn fendithiol l'r cyhoedd, tra mae llawer o achasion sydd yn ddigon rliinweddol vnddynt eu hunain, os na chysylltir hwynt a chrefydd, yn gwywo a di- flanu. Gallwn nodi rhai ohonynt, scf clybiau cleifion, y rhai a gynhelid yn y tafarndai; yr interliwdiau a ohwareuad yn yr lien amser, y cyngherddau ysgafn a g'ynhelid, y carolau ofer a genid ar y Nadohg, a'r darlleniadau oeiniog (penny readings), etc. Bu y sefydliadau hyn ac eraill mewn bri mawr am flvnyddau, ond gan nad oeddynt wedi eu gwreidtho mewn crefydd, nac yn oacl eu dwyn yn mlaen yn yspryd yr Eiengyl, y canlyniad ydyw i'r rhan fwyaf ddi- flaniu, ao am arferion tcbyg' idclynt nid ydynt ond yn aros i amser eu bwrw i ebargoliant Gellir cyfeirio at yr Eisteddfod Genedlncthol hefyd. Tra yr oodd y sefydiiad hwn yn yr oes o'r bLaen yn cael ei llywodraethu gan rai dyn- ion heb fod o' cymeriadau goreu, yr ocdd prif ddineswyr y genodl yn cadw draw oddiwrthi, ac yr oedd y sefydiiad yn llesg ao mewn perygl o farw; ond gan fod cyfnewidiad mawr wedi cymeryd lie y blynyddoedd diweddar-yr Orsedd a'r g-weithrediaclau yn dwyn nodweddion cre- fyddol, a,r trefniadau yn cael eu dwyn yn mlaen ar lineilau orefyddol, y mae y sefydiiad cenedl- aethol hwn wedi enill yn fawr mewn urddas ao effeithiolrwiydd, a gellir dweyd fod dyfodol dis- glaer yn ei arcs. Y rruae y gwirionedd hwn a nodasom, sef fod cynydd ac effeithiolrwydd mesurau moesol a dyngarol yn dibynu ar eu cysylltiad a chrefydd, i'w ganfod yn arbenig yn ng'lyn a chynydd yr achos dixwestol, oblegid mewn awyrgylch gnefyddol y ganwyd y gym- deithaa, ac mewn mynwes iach grefyddol yr ymgeleddwyd hi; gwyr mwyaf bucheddol y genedl fuont yn gwylied drosti yn ei babandod- Yn nheyrnas yr Efeng"yil y mae dirwest wedi byw, symud, a bod o'i dechreuad hyd yr awr hon. I ddeohreu, y igto yr ardystiad dirwestol o nodwedd gnefyddol, ao yn cynwys addewid a math o lw difrifol yn mhresenoldeb y Goruchaf. Poan sefydlwyd yr arches dirwestol cyntaf yn y fhvyddyn 1836, fe, ddaeth dynion enwocaf y erenedl o'i pblaid, yn weriiidogion a lleygw^r, sef y Pflirohedigion John Ellas, Christmas Evans, William Williams o'r Wern, Henry Rees, Grif- fith Hughes, ao eraill. Hwy oeddynt y prif gynghorwyr yn y cynhadleddau, & hwy oeddynt yn anorch y cymilleidfa/oedd mawrion yn yr ftddokiai ao allan yn yr awyr agored. Yr oodd eu dylanwad ar y tyrfaoedd bron yn an- hya-1, yr oedd eu iharoithiau eu pregethau ar nan yr aahess dirwestol yn meddn nodwedd gwir grefyddol, ao nid oedd dim yn sefyll o iiaen nerth eu hyawdledd. Blynyddoedd Uwyddianus ar yr aohos dirwestol oeddynt o 1836 hyd 1842 am fod y gymdeithaa yn cael ei ohysylltu yn betiaf a ohroiydd, ond wedi i'r prif arweinw^yr farw, sef Christmas Evana yn 1838, William Williams o'r Wern yn 1840, a John Elias yn 1841, ao i eraill oeddynt yn fyw oari yn eu sel, fe dclae-th cyfnod du ar yr aahos, ao fe lithrodd y gymdeithaa i arweiniad dynion llai orefyddol. Y canlyniad oedd i'r q., farfodydd oylwedda3 gael eu dwyn yn mlaen gan ddynion cyffredm, a chyda gormod o ys- gafndor. Fe aeth rhai dirwestwyr hefyd i eithafion fel ag i deimJo fod dirwest, yn lie bod yn wasanaetligUr ao yn llaw-forwyn i grefydd, yn ddigon o grefydd ei hunan. Fel hyn, ao mewn llawer o ffyrdd eraill y clwyfwyd dirwest gan ei charedigion- Fe aeth yr achos da hwn, fel pob aohoa da arail, trwy lawer math o gyfnewidiadau. Weifchiaai yr oodd yn Hewyrclius fed haul y boreu, bryd arall yn ddigon cyinylog; weithiau niwl ac weithiau tan. Ond rhaid dweyd na fachludodd haul cre- fydd ami o gwbl. Yr oedd gwedd gft-efyddol ar yr holl ffurfiau am fod cysylltiad rhwng y gymdeithaa ddirwestol a chrefydd, a'i bod yn cael ei hadfywio a'i hadgyfnarthu a bsnditihion orefyddol. Fe wnacth y tafarnwyr a gwrth- wynebwyr eu goreu i ddiffodd y tan, ao yr oeddynt yn benderfynol o ohwalu y lludw oddi- ar aelwydydd dirwest; ond po fwyaf o ymdrech a arferid i ddiia yr achos yr oedd y dylanwadau orefyddol o du y nefoedd ao o du y ddaear yn cildw yr achos yn fyw ao ar gynydd. Y mae crefydd yr Eiengyl yn rihoddi anfarvvoldeb ar bob petb ddaw i Cysylltiad gwirioneddol a hi. Y mae hi yn thoddi bywyd anaherfyjiol ar y oelfau cam, ao ar y gwyddarau oyfoethog, sef barddoniaeth. caniadaeth, arliwiaeth, etc. Beth ydyw r aohos fod antljcm Handel ao oratorios Mozart yn parhau mewn cymaint o fri ar hyd y blynyddoedd? Gwirioneddau a ffeithiau mawr crefydd sydd yn cael eu hadseinio yn fawreddog ynddynt a thrwyddyrrt. Beth yw yr achos fod emynau Williams, Pantyoelyn, ac Ann Griffiths, a David Charles, Caerfyrddln, a lluaw8 eraill yn parhau i gael y fath ddylanwad ar y cynulleid- faoedd? Yr un ateb sydd i'w roddi, set y cyffyrddiadau crefyddol ac efengylaidd sydd yn- ddynt. Beth yw yr achcs fod darluniau Michael Angelo a Raphael a Rubens a Syr Joshua, Rey- nolds ac eraill yn parhau i dynu sylw y byd? Yr un atob sydd i'w rod-di-ffoltliiau a rhyfcdd- odtui crefydd y Beibl sydd yn cael eu harddangos ynddynt a thrivy-ddyrt, Colus genyf i mi fJyn. yddoedd yn ol wrandaw Dr. Farrar, awdwr "HaneG bywyd Iesu Grist," yn Eglwys Gadeiriol Llanelwy, yu traddodi pregeth genhadol. Yn mhiith llawer o betliau da a ddywedodd efe a ofynodd paham yr oedd Lloegr, ynys fechan, 10 yn c-ynwys ond ychydig filiynau o drigolion, yn pallu llywodraethu India'r Dwyrain a'i thfigol- lon o ddau can' miliwn? Ei fod saith mil o filldiroedd rhwng yr yrtys bach a thiriogaeth eang y dwyrain y mae yn syndod paham a pha fodd y inae'r deyrnas hon yn gallu ei llywodr- aethu. Fe amlygodd Dr. Farr&r y dirgelwch, ac fe ddywedodd fed hyny i'w briodoli nid i frwydrau Arglwydd Clive, i wleidyddiaeth Warren Hastings, ond i ymdrechion crefyddol y cenhadon fu yn liafurio yn y wlad hono ugeiuiau o flynydd- oedd yn ol, sef Esgob Heber, Dr. Carey, Dr. Morris, ac eraill, y rhai a blanasant egwyddorion yr Efengyl i lawr yn is nag athrawiaethau Mahometaniaeth a Hindwaeth. Mae yn amlwg hefyd fod dirwest wedi ei ieuo yn gariadus a chrefydd yn ein gwlad yn y sylw a rhoddir i ddirwest yn mhwlpudau Cymru yn mis Tachwedd bob blwyddyn. Y mae dyfodol dis- glaer yn aros yr achos dirwestol, "Ni thrown ein gwyneb byth yn ol i 'mofyn pleser gau." Nis gallwn byth fradychu ein hachcs. yr hwn sydd holt gan ein henaid; ni saif na dwr na than o flaen y fath arfog lu. Fel y dywedodd Mr Gladstone yn Lerpwl yn 1868, ar ol colli yr etholiad yn Oxford, gyda chyfeiriad at Ddadgysy'ltu yf Eg- lwys yn yr Iwerddon: "We have crossed the Rubicon—we have broken the bridge—we have burnt the boats behind 1. Yr ydym ninau, y dirwestwyr, wedi croesi ami i Rubicon a llawer Alp uchal fel Hanibal, fel y mae gwastadeddau ffrwythlawn Cristioaogaefch yn y golwg, ao nas gallwn droi yn ol. Ein harwyddair ydyw: "Awn, a moddianwn y wlad." Beth am ffurf dirwest yn y dyfodol? Y mae y "mil blynyddoedd" yn nes atom nag erioed. Y mae pob achos da yn ncwid ei ffurf a'i wisgoedd yn nnreigliad amser, ac felly y gwna pob cym: deitlias foesol a chrefyddol sydd a'i hamcan i wella y byd. Fe nowidia y gymdeithas ddirwestol hefyd ei ffurf yn allanol, a hi a ymdrwsia yn wahanol yn y mil blynyddoedd. Rhaid i ni wneud ein goreu o blaid dirwest yn grefvddol—-y dynion mwyaf crefyddol a mwyaf dylanwadol yn ein heglwysi yn ddirwestwyr selog; pob pregethwr a phob diacon yn ddirwestwr, pob gweddiwr cyhooddus a phob athraw yn yr Yagot Sabbothol yn ddirwestwyr, a phob u.n eydd a fewn y oylch i fod yn Gristion i fod yn ddir- westwr cydwybodol, a thrwy hyny yn palmantu y ffordd i bobl gerdded i Seion. A vote of thanks, moved by Dr. A. Parry, and seconded by Mr J. Morris Jones, Denbigh, to the Rev. B. Hughes for his add-, and another to the President, moved by the Rev. W. Cynwyd Williams, and seconded by Mr W. Hughes, J.P., brought the meeting to a close.

THE WOMEN'S MEETING. Miss Jones, of Ty'nycaeau, the presi<fent of the local branch, presided at the meeting of the Women's Temperanoe Union at the Seion Lec- ture Room at 5 p m. Mrs R. Rowlands took the opening- exercLses. Delegates from the different branches of Den- bigihshiro gave an account of the work carried out in their respective districts. Miss Gee, Denbigh, read the olausea of the Children's Bill, and explained its provisions. Mrs T. M. Jones, Colwyn Bay, also addressed the meeting. Mirs Jones, Aneddle, sang a solo; Mxsi T. O. Roberts, Mm T. R- Jones, and Miss Rosa Roberts a trio; and Mrs C. O. Jones a solo "Dag*rau'r Ie5u.' Mrs W ynoo and Miss 01 wen Mills acted as accompanists. Amongst those on the platform were M'x3 Rogers-Jones and Mrs Thomas, Fron Dog. The usual vote of thanks having been accord- ed, Miss Jones, George street, terminated the meeting with a prayer.

EVENING MEETING. CHURCHES CHARGED WITH NEGLECT- ING TEMPERANCE WORK. A public meeting was held at Seion Chapel in the evening. The Rev W. Cynwyd Wil- liams presided in the unavoidable absence of Sir J. Herbert Roberts, M.P., who had to leave after the afternoon meeting' to fulfil an engagement elsewhere. The Rev. J. Glynn Davies said that accord- ing to tihe reports submitted to tffc meeting of the conference in the morning there was a great deal of good work on behalf of temperance being carried out in the district at Llanrwst: the promoters of temperance principles had suc- ceede.d in permanently closing a number cf public-houses in the town, which was a source of rejoicing' to' the members. Coming as he did from Rhyl, where there were 50 licensed houses, he felt somewhat'diffident in alluding to that mattar- But he hoped the spirit that ruled the temperanoe advocates at Llanrwst would permeate those at Rhyl, and that tho "palaces of iniquity" there would at least be materially decreased in number in the near future. lie was glad to observe that a temperance hotel existed at Llanrwst, and that the venture had proved such a decidad success. He would b3 glad to see such hotels installed in every town and village in Waies. Temperance had been, for the time being, defeated by the House of Lords, and the injury inflicted upon the cause had boon undoubtedly great. The way the Lords accomplished their victory over morality was most annoying to the promoters of temper- ance, but they looked into the future with con- fidence, as the country was stronger than the Lords; the latter would eventually have to bend to the nressure brought unon them bv an in- dig'nant electorate. What they wanted was men I —deeds and not words—men working under the spirit of God, full of his spirit and of zeal for the cause. There were one or kvo things full of promise- Never before had a Government) been composed of so many temperance advo- cates, and never had a Government done such excellent work and so honestly fulfilled their duties. It was a grand sign of the times that temperance was such a power in the land, a,nd that the working classes were awakening to the importance of the work and assisting the cause by their influence amongst their fellow-workmen. The Labour Party in the House of Commons voted for the Licensing Bill to a man, as they were well aware of the pernicious influence of drink among'st, the poor The 25 years' labour of the Rands of Hope was hearing fruit, and the the advocacy of the past was having its in- fluence on all grades of society. The Govern- ment and the Liberal Party had evinced keen interest in temperance, as they had given material evidence, but where was the Church of God? He waa afraid the Church had lingered behind and left the great work to be carried out by the politician. It was the duty of the Church to place herself in the van of the battle and lead, and not follow (hear, hear). The grocers' licences were another cause which he would be glad to see eliminated for ever. If they desired to achieve success lihey must work unceasingly and keep pressing the Government to keep the question to the fore. Before the Church could exert her influence in her full might it was essential that every minister, dea- con and member should be a total abstainer, and an earnest worker in the fold (hear, hoar). Ho hoped the meeting would adopt a .strong- reso- lution condemnatory of the action of the Lords who had disappointed all their expectations (ap- plause). WOMEN THE GREATEST OFFENDERS. Mrs T. M. Jones, Oohvyn Bay, said it was the duty of all women to rise in arms against that insidious enemy and save their homes and children from the effects of its terrible attacks. Drink caused parents to be more cruel and neg- lectful of their offspring than tho most loathe- some beast, and if mothers were not rescued from its clutches the outlook for the futuro generation was a serious and pitiable one. In the past men had been the worst offenders, but now women "Were far too worst. if they at, tended the Police Courts in the large cities would be shocked to find tie number of ohargVxi with drunkenness. The Band of Union statistics sliowed that during a period four years 9428 children had been stifled fchx01^, being overlaid by drunken parents. Waa not a proof of the urgent necessity of a °°j' oerted movement by the friends of temperaD^i She believed that if all medical men folio the footsteps of Dr. Carter and taught people the poisonous principles of alcohol, would prove of great assistance to the caus^i. medical opinion would li<ave cfonsiderablfl fluenoe on the public mind. They should, temperanoe advocates, take full advantage the powers granted them by the law, especi* in the case of the Children's Bill. If the Gov- ernment had done nothing but pass that sure and the Pension Bill they had <iese^ everlasting* fame. It waa their dul/y as poranco advocates to see that the principles i*jjr down in the Children's Bill were observed- provided that no child under 14 should entet. public-house, and that no intoxicating dr should be given to a child under five- If saw a child enter A public-house it was duty to interfere, and if they saw a mother gl a: a young child under five intoxicating drink, was their duty to put the Act in force. Churches had not done what they should io cause of temperance, a.nd it; was time tbØ1 moved to the forefront of tihe attack. Let all do their best, and work harder than The Licensing Bill was not dead; it only w»lte^! for a grand resurrection (applause). DISESTABLISHMENT MIGHT WAIT- | The Rev. D. Gwynfryn Jones said refe ihad been made to that beast of prey, the Ho" of Lorda. He was glad to think they had grasped the full iniquity of the Peers' It would undoubtedly arouse the latent fighio force of the champions of right and justice, the result would be a prolonged and bitter It appeared that the opinion of one Lord to overrule that of many Commoners. It poared as though Nebuohodonossor had rllP" from the dead in the p-arson of Lord LansdowJl" and that the actions of the Government of oountry were subservient to hia will- before had a measure bean treated in sucbJ manner as the Licensing Bill. Never be fore the popular will been trampled upon so i*1' ,1 lessly. The Lords oon tended that the mcnt had no mandate from the country to p-ol such a measure. Who were the Lords to plain the wishes of the people, or to take [ tercet in their desires? At the election befOI4 the last the Tory Party were returned to I to settle the South African War which | really done by tho King. What did they j Pwy immediately gave a sop to the clergy th<e publican without any mandate or l to public opinion. They ought to rem-emt#* f that what was sauce for tihe gfoose was } for gander, and not patter about maoda< £ (applause). The Lorda further stated that tbf: rigibt of property was in danger; they had duoad property to the level of the greatest economic blunder they ever COO mitted. 4But there were hopes of a great aurrection for the temperanoe cause, Lloyd George might truly declare, "I am resurrection (hear, hear). He had the utvOf^ faith that Mr Lloyd George would find a to secure the money required for good • poses prepared by the Government from licences, and that the publican would have pay for the privileges of occupying the positl he did. The next election would have to bi 1 1 fought on the terrip4Drance question- He 11 prepared personally to waive the question Disestablishment for another occasion in or-: j to concentrate the whole strength of the p3* on the subject of licensing (applause). Cler^i j men, arist.roorats, brewers, and all the forces ?< hell were leagued against them, but theiy J fight like the Ironsides of Cromwell armed I naked swords (applause). J A vote of thanks, having been accorded ( Chairman and the speakers, the meeting minatod, no resolution being moved. I l.I ■

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MR. LLOYD GEORGE AftP THE COMING BUDGET. NOT A "PUNITIVE EXPEDITION AGAINS" HOSTILE TRIBES." A portrait of Mr Lloyd George, painted Sir Luke Fildes, R.A., was on Friday prese0* to the Law Society, in Chancery-lane, on ben of a number of subscribers, by Sir John -0jj Hill. The presentation was made in celebraj'1 j of the fact that Mr Lloyd George is the solicitor to hold office as Chancellor of the oJ&equar. old Mr Lloyd George was present, and Mrs Ll OJ George was one of a group of ladies in VD6 I the galleries, u The portrait shows Mr Lloyd George 11 Chancellor's robes, seated before a table handling a document- Sir John Gray Hill, after congratulating 1 artist, said that the career of Mr Lloyd Ge°^j I "from the village green to Downing-street," been one of a most remarkable character, f he thought that if they inquired what | the bottom of his success they would find lt if | be that Mr Lloyd George united within him5^ | the great qualiues of intellect belonging to races. To the quickness of perception, j alertness of mind, rapidity of insight, gif^, eloquence, and gift of imagination of the he added the indomitable energy and sustai11^ perseveranoe of the Angio-Saxon. £ "I have been reproached for facing my with too merry a heart," said Mr Lloyd GeorS^J "If I do, it is not because I do not realise gravity of the financial position. « "But no man haa ever got through a difS^j job by whining about it. No man is dispo^ » to treat the financial embarrassments of oountry at the present moment less lightly "I have heard i'u suggested that the coif1^ Budget will be a sort of punitive expedi^ ? against the tribes which have been moles^ [ the Government. Such an idea I most cinP0^, tically repudiate. I shall honestly attempt-* i do my duty, and I hope I shall not disgrace t profession to which I belong." [

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