The Welsh Coast Pioneer and Review for North Cambria

EGLWYSBACH. POSTAL FACI^ITIED—It is reported that the Authorities have concurred with the wish of the Parish Council, and will forthwith place a letter-box at the Henefal crossroads for the con- venience of the Southern portion of the parish. This concession will be ot much value to a great many who are scartered along this part of the district. The authorities cannot at present extend the time of collecting at tue village, but it is to be hoped that ere long this concession will also be made. BENEFIT CONCERT.—Owing to the pro- tracted illness of Mr Juhn Williams, of JBont- newydd, it is proposed to hold a concert for his benefit at an eaily date. At-ummittce represent- ing all the denominations in the district was con- vened at the Ebent-zer School room, and the Rev. T. Gwilym Roberts was elected chairman Mr W. E. Williams, schoolmaster, the secretary, and Mr Evan Jones (Cnairman of Parish Coun- cil) Treasurer ot the Committee. POLL neAL-At a special Committee Meet- ing held on Monday evening, at Betliania .^cuool- rOdm, arrangements were made to hold a Liberal Public Meeting here towards the beginning 01 ntxt month, when Sir Hel bert Roberts, M.P., is expected to deliver an address, assisted by local and semi-local speakers. It is something like twelve years since Eglwysbach has had a voice in the political ''fray," and enthusiasm runs high at present in view of the cuming election PLOUGHING MATCH. COMPLETE LIST OF AWARDS. The fourth annual ploughing match was held at Eglwysbach on Thursday last. This year the ploughing took place in a held belonging to Mr Edward Jones, of Ty Gwyu, situated near tue Graig, and the committee are to be congratulated on the very good arrangements which had been made- Although a iittie misty and damp in the morning the weather was on the whoie favour- able throughout the day. Good prizes were oiiered in two different classes, but unfortunately there was a lack of en- tries in botn classes, only four competitors ap- pearing in each class. The gate, however, was good, and financially the match proved a success. The prizes were awarded as follows;- Class 1. (open to all oomers): 1 (£3 10s), Thos. Owen, Bronllan, Lianeiliart; 2 (JB2 5s). Thomas Roberts, Liverpool House, Eglwysbach; 3 (£1 10s), John Edwards, Rhos y Mawn, Liangermew; 4 (156), Thomas Jones, Twnan Uoha, Dolwen. Class II. (open to* those who had not won a first class prize before): 1 (22 10s), Evan Daviee, Brynhafod, Eglwysbach; 2 ( £ 1 1(6), Robert Jones, Pantyrhedyn, Dafarn Newydd; 3 (15s), David Jonee, Ty Ucha, Eglwysbach 4 (10s), Wm Wil- liams, Nant y Cerrig Isa, Eglwysbaoh. For the beet ploughman on the field, a gold medal, given by Mr Wm. Daviea, of the Taly- cafn Ferry Hotel, was won by Thomas Owen, Bron Hall, Llanefiaq. For the beet "ridge" a handsome timepiece, given by Mr H. Hurst, of the Sun Inn, was awarded Evan Davies, of Bryn- hafod. For the best film a silver medal, given by Mr R. Berry, Llanrwst, was won by Thomas Owen.Llanclian. For the best team on the field, a gold medal, given by Mr Wm. Davies, of the Ferry Hotel, was awarded to Thomas Jones, Twnan Ucha. A special prize offered by the County Live Stock Insurance Company, Ltd., through their local agent, Mr Preen, of Eglwys- bach, for the best foal was won by Mr Evan Ro- berts, Frongoch, Eglwysbach. What proved to be the most intere-sting event of the day was the hedging and ditching competi- tion. Nine competitors entered in this class, and some very good work was gone through 1 (£1 and a linen jacket), Owen Owens,Plasiwrnegl, Eg- lwysbach 2 (lQs and a leg of mutton), Thomas Roberts, Bodnant Bach, Eglwysbach; 3 (5s and a hedge bill), Hugh Roberts, Pandy, Eglwysbach 4 ttlb. of tobacco), Zecariah Jones, Brvndd- wydd, Mochdre. A fifth prize was also awarded to Jeremiah Williams, Nant, Eglwysbach. The adjudicators in both ploughing classes were Mr Wm. Rowlands, Plasnewydd, Anglesey, and Mr Elias Jow-s, Ty Newydd,Eglwvsbach. Teams: Mr Robert Ellis, J.P., Brynpin, Talycafn. Mr H. D. McLaren. M.P., Bodnant Hall, was the president, whilst Mr Owen Jones, Frithlwyd. was chairman of the committee; Mr Wm. Jones, Tuhwnt-i'r-fawnonr, vice-chairman; Mr Robert Ffoulkes, L'an Farm, treasurer; and Mr R. O. Williams, Tyddyn Llan, secretary.

GLANCONWAY. PERSONAL.—The numerous friends of Mr Hind (Oak Lea.) will be pleased to learn that he is now recovering from his recent illness, but is still oonfinord to the house. THE CHORAL SOCIETY.-Thc Choral So- ciety are busily engaged rehearsing the cantata, "The Ruler's Daughter," for their forthcoming concert. BRYN FBENEZER.—In connection with the Band of Hope, a gramophone and cinematograph entertainment, was given at the schoolroom on Monday evening. Mr Robert Jones (Chapel House) presided over a good attendance, and an excellent programme was presented under the superintendence of Mr Joshua TT,lp-b-pe,-At a meeting- of the Bryn Literary and Debating Society, on Friday evening, an interesting de- bate took place on "Tariff Reform-" Mr J. R. Hughes and Mr Arthur W. Williams wem in favour, whilst Mr W. R. Evans and Mr H. G. Davies opposed. On being put to the vote, the majority were in favour of Free Trade.

LLANGERNYW. LIBERAL MEE fINGS-On 1 uesday night, at Gwytherin, Sir Herbert Roberts Bart., M.P., addressed a largely attended meeting of his sup- porters in the Council School-room. T'e chair was taken by Mr. Robert Williams, Erw Votes of confidence in the present i iment and in Sir Herbert Robeits were pi -.i),)sv-d by Messrs Hugh Owen, Tyddyn Uchaf, and E. Williams, Tyddyu Deicws, supported by Messrs. D. Jones, School-house, and E. Davies, Bryn Tan, and unanimously passed. The Kev. D. Gwynfryn Jones (W.). Llandudno, delivered a spirited speech. On Wednesday night, at Llan- gerdYw Schools, Sir Heibert Koberts addressed another meeting, p;esided over by the K v. E. J. Jones, B.A., C.M Minister. A vote of confidence in the Liberal Government was passed without oppobition on the motion of Mr P. Owen, Plas Isa', seconded by Mr Enoch Davies. Sir Heibert in the course of his speech dwelt upon the Government's legislation. An enthusiastic vote of confidence in the hon. member was passed on the motion of Mr W. Williams of Llwyu, suppol t- ed by Mr E. Evans, Pandy. Rev. Gwynfryn Jones followed, dealing mostly with the Tariff Reform and Land questions. The Llangernyw meeting, according to Sir Herbert's own testi- mony, was one of the best he had held during his present tour of the electorate. THE LliERARY SOCIETY.—The fort- nightly meeting of this Society was held at the Baptist Chapel, on Friday night, with Mr. D. Edwards as chairman. An interesting non- political paper on Mr. Lloyd-George as an ex- ample in (iiligence" was read by Mr David Hughes, of Llwynmaen, followed by addresses from Messrs W. WilliamSj J. Jones, O. C. Ellis, Ed. Davies, and Miss Roberts. For the best series of verses to the Society, Miss Lloyd, of Ty du, was the successful competitor. Others who took part in the various items were Mr J. Morns, K. Jones, L. Hughes, Jeanette Jones, and M. A. Williams. PROiOSED ROAD WIDENING.—A scheme is under the consideration of the St. Asaph Rural Council to widen the high-way near Pendret Gamedd at the estimated cost of 1;61.

LLANRWST. SUNDAY SERVICES. The following will officiate at the different places of worship next Sunday:- Parish Otiurcih: 10.30 a.m., Welsh Service; 6 p.m., Welsh Service. St. Mary's Church: 11 a.m., English Service; 6 p.m., English Service. Seion (C-M.): Rev. H. Barrow Williams. Scotland-street (C.M.): Rev. Benjamin Hugnes Tabernacle (C.): Student. Eberuezer (C.): Student. Penuel (B.): Rev. T. Shankland- Horeb (W.): Rev. -T. C. Roberta. English Wesleyan Church: Mr T. Schofield. Roman Catholic (Camhro-Breton Mwwon): Hol Communion at 11 a.m., and Welsh Devo- tions at 6.30 p.m.—Fatlier Trebaol, O.M.I. OUR LOCAL REPRESKNlATI V E is Mr Chambers, 5, Poplar Grove, to whom all com- munications should be addressed, and who will also receive oidera for the "North Wales Chronicle LEGTURE.Ihe Rev. Ifor Jones, of Ches- ter, delivered a lecture au Siloam Chapel on Saturday night on "Edmund Jones, the old prophet of Pontyi-x),ol." The proooeds were in aid of a fund to raise a monument over the grave of the late Mr Hugh Jones, of Ceryg Coediog, an old deacon of the ciiapel, who es- tablished the chuioh. Mr O. lsgoed Jones, J.P., occupied the dhair. TABERNACLE LITERARY SOCIETY. Mr W. G. Owen, Metropolitan Bank, presided over the weekly meeting of this Society on Friday evening, when Mr O. R. Hughes, M.A., delivered an interesting' address on the late "John Jones, Taalysarn." SUCCESS.—At the recent examination, MrJ. Glynne J ones, of Borthwen, qualified for the preliminary certificate of tihe Board of Educa- tion (formerly the King's Scholarship) for en- trance to the Training College. Mr Jones is a pupil teacher at the Llanrwst Council School. Mr Willie F. Barnwell, of Llangerniew, who also gained the same qualification, is a pupil teacher at the Llanrwst National School, both being pupils of the Llanrwst County School. TRAP ACCIDKNT.— While Mr T. Fletcher Hughes, was leading his pony, which was at- tached to a trap, from the stable into Station- road on Tuesday afternoon, the animal became restive at sight of a steam-roller and bolted. Mr Hughes clung to the shafts of the trap until opposite Elwy House, when he fell, and the wheel of the conveyance gioing over his leg, the limb was broken close to the ankle. The in- jured man was convened to Dr. liuw Williams' surg'ery and medically treated. Later, the leg was amputated by Dr. R- Jones, of Blaenau Festiniog, assisted by Dr. Huw Williams. ALLEGED THEFT OF A STFEKP. At a special Police Court, held on Thuniday, before Ms 0- Lgoed Jones and W. James Jones, of Iiafodyg'ain.an, was charged with steal- ing a sheep, the property of Evan Owen, Peny- garnecld, Nebo, and another the property of John Williams, Ty Colyn, L'angerniew between the end of October last, and February 9th.-P.C. J. Jones said that acting upon information re- ceived he, in company of P C. Ellis, proceeded to a farm called Fsdw Deg, Ponmachno, wiiere the defendant- held a grazing field. On the field they found 30 jIÜCP, and on examining them discovered that in several inst::i'ne. t:¡C e-ar mark had been cut off, and not proporly healed up. When charged with the otlenco the defendant said that one of the sheep lcferrad to was not the property of John Williams, but it belonged to Llainymaes, and that two fanners were claim- ing it at, their property- As to the other■-Jieep he had found it) on the highway about a mile from Nebo He did not know who it belonged to. When he found it he was on his wuy to Capel Garmon, and not going to F dw Deg. lie admitted having cut the ear marks off. The constable, in al)pll.;ng for a totr- :nd for a week, objected to bail being allowed, on the ground that probably a further charge would be pre- ferred against the defendant.—The defendant, however, was remanded on bail until today, in his own recognisances for JE.50, and two sureties for JE25 each. FIRE.—A message conveyed by a couple of horsemen about 10 p m. on Thursday reached town that the granary belonging to the Stag Hotel, Llangerniew, was on fire. Capt. T. R. Jones gave the usual notice to his men, who smartly responded. After a slight delay over the horses thd steamer started ab 10.20 p.m., accompanied by the captain and his staff in oonveyanoe. Uhe eight miles were covered in about) an hour. The fire, however, had gained such a hold by them that the brigtade thought it best to do what they could to restrict the fire to the granary in order to save the adjoin- ing houses and buildings, and this they success- fully accomplished. The Abergele Fire Brigade, who arrived on the scene about ten minutes after the Llanrwst men, assisted in the work. The building was destroyed with its contents which included hay, straw, lurries, and mach- inery- The damage, amounting to several hun- dreds of pounds, was, it is undorwtood, covered by insurance. The fire was first discovered about 8 p.m., and everything' possible to extinguish it by the means at the disposal of the residents was done pend,ing the arrival of the fire engines. CHURCH MEN'S SOCIETY. On Monday evening, at the Church House, under the pre- sidency of Mr Charlton, an excellent paper on "Music as an aid to devotion and to Church at- tendance" was read by the Rev. Alban Lloyd, vicar of Pentrevoelas. Mr Lloyd spoke of the origin of Church music, and suggested methods of rendering it in such a way as to deepen a sense of devotion amongst the choir and wor- shippers. An open discussion followed, in which the following took part:-The Rev. J. Davies, rector of Llanfyllin, who is staying in the parish; the Rector, the Rev. D. C. Davies, Messrs Wat- ling, Thomas, Wilson, L. Jones, R. 1-1. Jones, J. A. Roberts, and the Chairman. On the. motion of the Rev. D. C. Davies, seconded by Mr Wat- ling, a vote of sympathy was passed with the widow and family of the late Mr Bickers, who was a member of the society. Votes of thanks to the Rev. Alban Lloyd and the Chairman were pa,ied, and the meeting concluded with the sing- ing of the National Anthem. SEION YOUNG PEOPLE'S LITERARY SOCIETY. The weekly meeting of this So- ciety was held on Friday evening in the Vestry Room, Mr O. Evans Jones, of Vardre, presiding. The subject under discussion was "Should a Welsh. National Party be formed." Mr I.L. P. Jones, Brtn Hyfryd, opened with a convincing address in the affirmative, and was followed by Mr R. Thomas, Wcrn, who read an interesting1 paper on the negative side. A lively discussion followed, in which the following took part- Messrs William Morris, Glanrafon; G. T. Phiihp.s, Bank Buildings; Evan Jones, Haulfre; Frederick Jones, George-street; Tudor Wil- liams, Waterloo House; Miss B. Evans, Vale View Cottage, and the Chairman. On a divi- sion the majority declared in favour of the af- firmative. A warm vote of thanks was accorded the speakers. MUTUAL IMPROVEMENT SOCIETY. Mr G. T. Phillips presided over tihe weekly meeting of this Society on Wednesday even- ing, when Mr J. J. Lloyd opened a discussion on "Labour saving machinery and ts utility to mankind." All the members present took part in the debate. POSTPONED. The annual cricket dinner, which was to be held to-morrow evening at the Victoria Hotel, has been postponed owing' to the death of Mr Bickers. HOREB LITERARY SOCIETY.—The Rev. T. C. Roberts presided over the weekly meet- ing of this Society on Monday evening, when the Rev. W. Llo.d Davies, 01 Penmachno, de- livered an interesting address on "Christian Soei alism. DIED IN UTICA. The death took place three weeks ago at Utica, U.S.A., of Miss Menad Thomas, the daug'hter of Mr and Mrs W. T. Thomas, at the early age of eight years. Mrs Tlhomas, who is a native of Bangor, is the sister of Mrs Williams, Council School House, and she and her little girl were well- known in tihe town, where they had been visi- tors. Mr Thomas is a native of Gaerwen, Anglesey, and both he and his wife left this country a few years ago to settle in Utica- THE DEATH OF MR E. BICKERS. Much surprise prevailed on Sunday morning when it was made known that Mr E. Bickers, the licensee of the New Inn, had suddenly ex- pired about five o'clock that morning. His wife, who woke about that hour heard her hus- band give a oough. Immediately afterwards he appears to have expired without having had time to say a word to anyone. Mr Bickers had attended the football match at the Gwydr Grounds on Saturday, and subsequently attend- ed to his duties until closing time, retiring to rest with his family. His condition then ap- peared normal. Last summer he suffered from a rather serious illness, but gradually recovered from its effects. His sudden death was the result of heart failure. Mr Bickers, who was 44 years of age, leaves a, widow and seven children to mourn his loss. He came to the district from London about 26 years ago, and settled at Llanrwst. He was an enthusiastio sportsman, an excellent shot, and an expert salmon and trout angler. He was one of the strongest supporters in the district of both the cricket and football clubs, and made it a point to attend each match. He was an active member of the Agricultural Show Committee, and took a keen interest in the annual exhibi- tion- He also took deep interest in the St. David's Day celebrations in t ue town, and was always one of tho leading spirits on the annual sports committee. Indeed, no man took more interest in the affairs of his town, and his genial face will be much missed in the district.

LLANDDOGET. DEPARTURE OF HIE CURATE IN- CHARGE. A few days agvj the Rev. J. E. Cardigan Wil- liams left the neighbourhood after three years and a half's work in the parish, of which he had sole charge, owing to the long-continued indis- position of the late Rector. He has accepted the important curacy of St. Luke's Church, Silverdale, Staffs., with charge of St. Paul's, Scoit Hay, in the diocese of Lichfield. During his stay at Llanddoget the reverend gentleman endeared himself to the parishioners" and as manager and correspondent- of the Parochial Schools! :110 was instrumental in reducing a large debt on the school buildings to a nominal sum by means of concerts and sales of wont. A man of many parts, he did not confine himself entirely to the narrow limits of things parochial but entered into the public life of Llanrwst generally. He was president of the Town Foot- ball Club and of the Bank Holiday Annual Sports; vice-president of the Town Cr"leket Club, and captain of the second team. He was a member of the local brandh of the North Wales Vigilance Society and of the Bible Socie- ty, and Mrs Cardigan Williams actod as local secretary of the U.M.C.A. As an Eisteddfodwr Mr Williams not only acted on the Eisteddfod Committee, bub was appointed adjudicator in the art section, and has been elected to act in the like capacity again this year. His services as adjudicator in musical contests were often requisitioned, and his decisions ahvr* s giave the greatest satisfaction. His and Mrs Williams' generous support to all deserving objects was always most ung-rud.gingly given, and their loss will bo keenly felt by their old parishioners and friends.

TREFRIW. SCHOOL MANAGERS' MEETING.—A meet- ing of the school managers was held on Tuesday, the Rev Henry Jones presiding. There were also present: The Rev. Evan Davies and Mr R. E. Thomas (clerk). Mr R. Roberts reported that the attendance was satisfactory. The Rev. Henry Jones was appointed school visitor. TEA AND ENTERTAINMENT.-The young lady members of the Ebenezer Church gave a tea on Thursday evening in aid of the chapel funds. The catering was arranged bv Miss Kinna and Miss M. Roberts. The following ladies presided at the tables:—Miss Humphreys, Glvn; Miss Edge and M's Jones, Drws Coed; Miss Humphreys, Glyn Mair; Miss White, Miss Williams, Fern Villa; Miss Jonjs, Vietoria- terraoe; Miss Jones, Pandv; Mrs Roberts, Berth; Miss Williams, Millbnnk; Mrs Jones, Taneoed; Miso Williams, Brvn Neuadd; Miss PritchanX Shop; Mrs Evans, Tnnfedw; Mrs WilliaiTis, Glanaber". Mrs Roberts, and Mrs Owen, Brynafon, assisted bv of hen. The formal switching on-of the electric lirH was performed by M iss Edge, who gave a s" t ntia.! donation towards the tea and the installation of the light in the chapel. An entertam'cn; was subse- quently held, Cap.ain W. Lloyd presiding, Mes.sr3 T. R. Williams and W. Owen being the accompanists. The programme wis sustained by Miss Annie Charlotte Roberta, ",L ,s Gertie Da- vies, Mrs Geironwen Jmes, ladies' party, under the conductorship of Mr T. R. Wi'linms; Mr John Evans, Mr E. H. Williams, Gwilym Eigian and Dewi Deulvn. SCHOOL PR1 ES- The annual prizes for good attendance have ixen awarded tt, children of the Council School us follows- Full attend- ance or up to 97 per cent. Mary Edilh Roberts, Mary Ellen Roberts, Olwpn Roberts, Mary Tho- mas, Kate A. Jones, Esther E. T'om"s, Mvfan- wv Roberts, Edmund G. Willetts, Edward B. Thomas, Robert D. Hugh, Thomas D. Jones, Llewelyn Davies, Rob rt Williams, Catherine J. Williams, and Jane E. Jones. Class II.—At- tendance up to 95 per cent.: Amelia M. Evans, Griffith Thomas, John W. Hughes, Henry Jones, Thomas P. Roberts, John Davies, Alun Em, Harold Ellis, Edward G. Thomas, Llewelyn R. Jones, John R. Pritchard, Stewart Bradburn, David J. Williams, Ivor Williams, Jennie Evans, Annie C. Roberts, Annie Evans, Florence G. Shaw, Blodwen Hughes, Annie McRae, Lizzie Jones, Phyllis Evans, and Elizabeth Pritchard. In addition Lizzie Diana Hughes was awarded a watch for full attendance for a period of five years.

TALYBONT. MARRIAGE.—On Tuesday the marriage was solem- nised at Talybont Chapel of Mr R. P. Rowlands, School-street, Penrhyndeudraeth, and Miss Roberts, late of the Llanrwst Council School.. The bridesmaid was Miss Roberts (the bride's sister), while the bride- groom was accompanied by Mr John Williams, Ael-y- Bryn, Penrliyn.

TRAWSFYNYDD. ILLNESS AMONGST SCHOOL CHILDREN —Owing to the prevalance of cold and other ailments there were only 25 in attendance at the Juvenile School on Monday out of 80 children. OBITUARY.—The death occurred on Thursday of Mrs Monis, High-street, at the age of 70. The inter- ment took place on Tuesday.

OPENING OF PARLIAMENT. THE KING'S SPEECH. PROGRAMME FOR THE SESSION. lfno King, who was aooompaniod by the Queen, on Tuesday opened Parliament in per- son. IVieir Majesties rode from Buckingham Palace in the State coach drawn by eight cream- coloured horses, the RoyaJ procession also in- cluding five State landaus conveying members of the Household. The route to the Westmins- ter Palace was lined by troops, behind whom were assembled large crowds of spectators, who gave the King and Queen an enthusiastic wel- come. On arriving at the Victoria Tower, their Majesties were conducted to the robing-rooms, wihe-.tice the customary procession was formed to the House of Lords, where a largte and bril- liant gathering of peers, peeresses, members of the Diplomatic Body, and others were assembled The House of Commons having bton sum- moned, the King read the Speech from the Throne in a clear voice. Their Majesties sub- sequently returned to Buckingham Palace, be- ing again warmly greeted on their way. 'I ¡e Speech from the Throne disclosed the following1 programme of his Majesty's Minis- ters:— Increased expenditure on tie Navy. Disestablishment of the Church in Wales. Removal of old-age pensions' inequalities. Labour exchanges for the unemployed. Wages boards for "sweated" trades. Reform of London voters' qualifications. Revival of last year's Housing and Town Planning and Irish Land Purchase Bills. Pure Milk Bill. New law for inebriates. Regulation of shop hours. Protection of Scottish trawlers. THE HOUSE OF LORDS. In the House of Lords, after the Royal open- ing of Parliament the Address in reply to the King's Speech was moved by Lord Liverpool and seconded by Lord Hemphill in a full House which included tihe Prince of Wales. Lord Lansdowne declared with legaird to the visit of their Majesties to Berlin that no recent event had been received with a greater measure of sympathy by the people of this count-Y. After reference to the state of affairs in the Near East, not yet free from anxiety, he dealt more at length with India, and strongly advised that the mon on the spot should be supported, and that none of the weapons in their hands should be taken from them. Discussing with severity the state of crime and disorder into which Ireland had been allowed to fall, he ask- ed how long this was to continue. Lord Crewe, with special reference to Ireland, said they did not use the Crimea Act because they believed it was a rotten weapon. The pre- sent state of affairs was largely due to the Land Act) passed by the party opposite. On the motion of Lord Londonderry the de- bate was adjourned. THE COMMONS. In the House of Commons the Session opened in the customary manner. The Address was mOHxl by Mr Rogers, and was seconded by Mr Benn, neither of whom spoke at amy consider- able length. Mj<0t5alfour followed in a speech friendly to the foreign policy of the Govern- ment, but hostile to their administration of the Education Act and of Irish affairs- A generaJ debate followed the reply of the Prime Minis- ter, and the Hoase adjourned nearly an hour earlier than usual. THE ATTITUDE OF THE SUFFRAGETTES. "CONTINUANCE OF MILITANT MEASURES ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY." Miss Pankhurst writing to the Times" says: —"The refusal of the Government to grant votes for women renders a continuance of militant measures absolutely necessary. The end of this Parliament approaches. Women are anxious to take part as citizens in the coming general elec- tion. Therefore they will neglect no available means of bringing pressure to bear on the Government. The first step will be taken by the Women's Social and Political Union on Wed- nesday next, February 24th, when their sup- porters will assemble in the Caxton Hall for the purpose of appointing a deputation which will proceed to the House of Commons to lay their claim before the Prime Minister. Upon his attitude to this deputation the future policy of the union will depend. THE SUFFRAGIST AT THE FEAST. Three suffragists passed into the Admiralty on Monday night, disguised as ladies in evening dross, among the thousand guests entertained by Mr and Mrs McKenna. One of them, Mrs Bouvier, who was "in the van," so to speak of the pantechnicon assault on the House of Com- mons, mounted a chair and began an address. Mr McKenna, who was standing near, moved away hurriedly, and footmen conducted the suffragist trio, gently but firmly, out of the Ad- miralty doors. Two suffragists appeared outside Palace Yard on Tuesday afternoon with some handbills, but moved on with unaccustomed docility when re- quested by the police. DISTRIBUTING LITERATURE FROM BALLOON. WIND INTERFERES WITH THE PLAN. With the object of distributing Suffragett literature along the route of the Roval procession in Londun, on Tuesday, a dipigible balloon ascended from Hendon. Mr Spencer had charge of the balloon, and in it was Miss Muriel Matters, whose intention was in addition to dis- tributing handbills to make a speech through a megaphone. The wind,however, was not favour- able to an approach to the Houses of Parliament, and after passing over London the balloon descended near Croydon.

FLINTSHIRE TERRITORIAL FORCE. RECRUITING CAMPAIGN TO BE INITIATED. MANY MEN WANTED AT COLWYN BAY. In common with most other parts of the King- dom, Flintshire is experiencing much difficulty in bringing the county battalion of Territorials up to the required strength, and it is gratifying to see that a determined effort is to be made shortly with the object of recruiting the necessary number of men. A number of local committees are to take the matter in hand in the several centres, and it is confidently anticipated that the campaign will have the desired result. The Colwyn Bay Company is associated with the 5th (Flintshire) Battalion of the R.W F This is due to the fact that when the company I was formed the Denbighshire and Carnarvon- shire Battalion was so overcrowded that they could not do with an additional company, and the Colwvn Bay men became attached to the 5th Battalion by the special consent of the War Office. It is felt that as this arrangement is I a bad and inconvenient one the first opportunity should be taken to place the Colwyn Bay Com- pany in its natural position—under the Denbigh- shire Battalion's colours. Without suggesting that that has anything to do with the matter it is a distressing fact that the company is only about 56 strong at present, whilst in March of last year the strength was over 100. With a population of 13,500 Colwyn Bay should furnish with ease 250 or 300 Territorialists. That num- ber of eligible men may be seen lining the ropes round tho football pitch on any Saturday when the town team are playing. If we are not mis- taken, Captain T. H. Morgan rose nearly sixty* men in a very short time before the company went to camp last year. Neither should there be the slightest trouble about, finding fifty young men well adapted for officers' positions. Mr J. M. Porter has consented to act on be- half of the Flintshire Territorial Force Associa- tion with a view to promoting a public meeting in Colwyn Bay at an early date for the purpose of enlisting the sympathy of the public and of recruiting, and so long as the matter is in such capable hands the movement should be attended with every success at least at Colwyn Bay. )

HUNTING. NORTH MONTGOMERYSHIRE FOOT HARRIERS. On Saturday Major W. M. DugdaJe hunted these hounds at Llanfechain. With a hard frost and a N.E. wind soent was very poor till late in the afternoon, when hounds ran very well. The first hare found on Ty Coch was hunted very elowly over Glan Brogan to Talwrn: here they turned back to the railway, and mn her in view down to the high road. While hounds were being cast two fresh hares got up to Llwyn Du Covert. Running down to Stonehouse they un- fortunately hit the heal line of the other hare, and ran it back to the covert, and nothing more could be done. They then chopped a hare under Glan Brogan Hill. In the afternoon they found on Broncynfelin, and had a first rate run over Ty'nyrhos, Ty Coch; then through the Little Rough and over Broncynfelin to Kilrhew Hill. Turning down they ran through Waterloo Wood, and crossing the railway near Pontyforwen they came back by Ty lea and Brongyne. Getting a view here they ran away to Tymawr Hill, and down to Gwernycilia, where she ran them out of scent. On Monday the meet was at the Mount, and a large field turned out. Scent again was very poor. A hare found near Coedylle ran over the hill through Brynderwen Woods and Coedyrle Wood, then crossing the valley ran to Bwlchy- cibau. Crossing the road by the smithy they ran into Bryngwyn Park, and ran fast down to Stonehouse, and on to Bryngwyn Station. Here they had her dead beat, but a fresh one getting up in view took them up to Brynderwen, before they oould be stopped. Coming back they hunted a stale line with difficulty over Green Hill to Rhyscog, coming back over the same ground again with another fresh hare. Eventually she was lost near Talwrn Fach. In the afternoon they found again in Rhyscog, and ran several rings over Coedyrle. Eventually half the pack having divided killed their hare in covert. The rest of the pack kept running till 4.30, in fact hounds never stopped running all dav. Among those out \rere Mr R- O. Perrott, Mr E. S. Per- rott, the Misses Perrott (2), Mr J. M. Dugdale, Mr and Miss Hamer, Rev. Garnett BotfWd, Mr Davies, Mr Jones, Grerqn Hall, and others DISMOUNTED.

HUNTING APPOINTMENTS. SIR W. W. WYNN'S HOUNDS will meet on Friday, February 19th Worthenbury At 1L i Saturday, February 20th Broughall At 10.30. Monday, February 22nd Pulford Tuesday, February 23rd Chirk Village Friday, February 26th Gredington Saturday, February 27th Sarn At 11.30. FLINT AND DENBIGH HOUNDS will meet on Saturday, February 20th Maea Elwy 11.30. NORTH MONTGOMERYSHIRE FOOT HARRIERS. Saturday, February 20th Bwlchyddar Monday, February 22nd. Bodfach Lodge at 10-30. THE PLAS MACHYNLLETH HOUNDS will meet Friday, February 19th Darowen Village 10.0. THE ANGLESEY HARRIERS will meet on Tuesday, February 23rd Ty'nybuarth, Llan- Saturday, February 27th ^^Gaerwen. «701J y!, Mar„c.h lst Trevor Village. Wednesday, March 3rd Bodffordd. Saturday, March 6th Talwrn. Each day at 11.45 am.

NORTH WALES STOCK AND SHAKE LIST Reported by Messrs Warmsley, Jones and Co, 29, East- gate Row (North), Chester. Consols 841. Bank 3 per cent. I Wrexham and present Eaai Denbigh- Price. shiiQ Water Co. Consolidated Stock 165-170 »» 41 per cent. Cona. Vret. Stock 113-115 M u Ordinary stock Nat Prov. Bank of England, Ltd g75 Shares, 910 10s paid..381-38 7-8 » » £60 Shares, dBia paid ''1-45 Nurth and South Wales Bank, Ltd. 260 Shares, J613 10s paid 49 49-L Parr's Bank, 4 Ltd £100 Shares^ £20 paid 86$—87 Lloyd a Bank, Ltd. je60 Shares, £ 9 paid 311-311 Bank of Liver- pool, Ltd. X100 Shares, iel2 10s paid.37 3-8-371 Manchester and Liverpool Dis- trict Bank. X60 Shares, X12 paid 471 Vaiker, rarker, and Co., Ltd, 910 Ordinary Shares 3-3i » 1. 41 per cent. Debenturea 83 88 Victoria Pier and Pavilion Co., Colwjn Bay, Ltd.Cl Ordinary Shares 107 12/8 Halkyn Drain- age Co flO Shares, fupy paid 171-181- Holywell Hal. ™ kyn Mining aud Tunnel Co., Ltd iEl Shares, fully paid 9/ W. Halkyn Min. ing Co., Ltd £1 Shares, fully paid 10/ 15/ East Halkyn Mining Co., Ltd. „ fully paid 4 —41 1". 1. iCl Shares, 10s paid II 4 South Halkyn Mining Co., I. ;ci It fully paid 12/6-17/6 1. 11 £1 12/- 6/ New North Halkyn Mines Ltd. 41 Ord. Shares, fully paid 25/—26/ North Hendre Mining Co., Ltd £ 2 10s Shares, fully paid 24—22 £ 1 5s Shares, £ 1 paid 2J Pantymwyn -.ining Co., Ltd. RI Shares, fully paid 25/- 27/6 Bryn Gwiog Mines, Ltd. Ri Ordinary Shares, fully paid 108 paid Talacre Mining Co., Ltd. 91 Ord. Shares. fully paid 91 Pref. Shares, fully paid United Minera Co., Ltd. jEl Ord. Shares, fully paid "• mon Min- ing Co., Ltd. ijEl Ord., fully paid « El Pref., fully paid

English and Welsh Markets. CATTLE. WREXHAM, Monday.-There was a very good supply of stock at to-day's market, and business was brisk. Beef made from 6 £ d to 7gd per lb.; mutton, 7d to 8d; veal, 7gd to 8jd; and pigs, from 7s 6d to 9s per score lb. LIVERPOOL, Monday.—The supply of cattle in market to-day was again smaller. Notwith- standing this trade was slow, and prices about the same as last week for all classes. A decrease of over 1000 in the number of sheep in market had a beneficial effect on trade. Demand better and prices firmer. PricesBeef, 6N to 4d; 4 mutton (Scotch), 8d to 5d; ditto Irish, 7d to 2 5d per Ib.. At market: 1000 cattle and 3599 sheep. SALFORD, Tuesday.—The cattle trade was a shade better to-day, and prices were in sellers' favour. Choice small cattle, 6d to 7d; good bul- 4 locks and heifers, 6d to 6; middling cattle and good young cows, 5-d to 6d; rough cattle, 5d per lb. The demand for all classes of sheep was bet- ter at higher prices, ewes making 2s to 3s per head more money. Small North-country sheep, 8d; heavy ditto, 7d to 7d; small Irish. 7d to 7d. heavy ditto, 6{d to 6,3id; ewes, 5d to 6d; calves, 6d to 8gd per lb. At market: Beasts, 2007 (de- crease, 51); sheep, 6693 (decrease, 301); calves, 139. BIRMINGHAM, Tuesday. A short supply of beasts and sheep, and trade quiet. Best. Herefords, 7d; shorthorns, 6gd to 6d; bulls and cows, 4d to 5jd; wether sheep, 7^d to 7gd; ewes and rams, 4d to 5 per lb. Pigs rather scarce, but in good demand; bacon pisrs, 9s 3d; cutters, 9a 6d; porkets, 10s; sows, 7s 3d per score WOOL. BRADFORD, Monday. Tone of market for raw material is cheerful and confident. Wool continues better to sell than tops. Values, both merinoes and crossbred, tend almost imperceptibly against the buyer. In merinoes there is steady but not very extensive business, and users pay full prices more readily. There is no advance. Sixties are 2s. Crosebreds arc quiet, though prices are held firm; 40's Is to Is Old. ° HAY AND STRAW. MANCHESTER, Monday. Hay, 4d to 5id; clover, 5d to 5d: straw, wheat, 24d to 2d; oaft 24d to 3d per stone. BUTTER. CORK, Wednesday.—Increased sunply; languid demand, irresrular prices, tending downward Seconds, 93s, thirds R7s. Mild cured: Fine mild, 94s. Fresh butter, 104s. BANGnn MARKET. MEAT, BUTTEB, AND EGGS.—Fresh butter, IS 4d per lb.; fresh eggs, 10 for Is; Irish, Danish, and Canadian butters, la to Is 2d per lb.; beef, 8d to 10d per lb.; mutton, 7d to lOd per lb.; veal, 8d to lOd per lb.; pork, 7d to 9d per lb.; ham, 7d to lOd per lb. bacon, 1d to 9d per lb. fat pigs, 3N per lb. FRUIT AND VEGETABLES.—Potatoes, 241bs. for Is; carrots, 14 per lb.; turnips, Id per lb. pars- nips, Id per lb.; cabbages, 2d to 4d each; cauli. tlowers, 3d to 6d eacn; rhubarb, 2d per stick; celery, 3d per stick; lettuce, 2d each; leeks, Id each; cucumbers, 6d to Is each; grapes (English), 2s to 3s per lb. grapes (foreign), 6d to la per lb. tomatoes, 6d to 8d per lb.; apples, 3d to 6d per lb. FISH, POULTRY, AND GAME.—Chickens, 4s 6d per couple; fowls, 2s each; hares, 3s each; rabbits, 6d to 9d each; pheasants, 5s per brace; wild ducks, 5s per brace; turkeys, Is 2d per lb.; salmon, 3s 6d per lb. soles, 2s per lb.; turbot, Is 2d per lb.; brill, 9d per lb.; halibut, 9d per lb.; lemon soles, 9d per lb.; plaice, 4d to 6d per lb.; whiting, 6d per lb.; dabs, 4d per lb.; hake, 4d per lb. skate, 4dvper lb.; cod, 3d to 6d per lb. LLANGEFNI, Thursday.-Butter, Is 3d pet lb.; eggs, 12 for Is; beef, 6d to 8d per lb.; mut- ton, 7d to 9d per lb; lamb, lOd per lb.; veal 7d to 3d per lb; pork, 6d to 8d per lb.; fat pigs, 3d per lb.; little pigs, 14s to 18s each; fowls, Is 6d to 2s each; ducks, 2a 6d each; potatoes, 6s per sack. oats. 14s to 168 per qual 00. LLANRWST, Tuesday. Fresh butter, Is 4d per lb.; fowls, 4s 6d to 5s a couple; eggs, 10 to 12 for Is; potatoes, 2s 6d per cwt.; beef, 6d to lOd per lb.; mutton, 7d to 9d per lb.; pork, 6d to 8d per lb.; lamb, lOd per lb.; fat pigs, 3d per lb. PWLLHELI, Wednesday. Butter, Is 4d; potatoes, 3s per cwt.; eggs, 9s 6d per 120; ducks, 3s 4d to 4s per couple; fowls, 2s per oouple; ohiokens, 3s 4d to 38 6d per oouple; beef, 7d to lOd; mutton, 7d to lOd; pork, 6d to 9d; fat pigs, 3id per lb.; porkers, 16s to 20s.

LIVE STOCK SALE AT TALYCAFN MART. Messrs Robt. and Rogers Jones conducted their periodical sale at the above mart ou Monday, when a large number of buyers attended. 1131 fat wethers and ewes were cleared, the former at prices ranging up to 28s 9d, and the ewes up to 25s; 77 crossbred couples (ewes and lambs) real- ised 24s a couple; 59 fat bullocks, heifers, cows, and bulls were sold up to JB22 10s; 17 calving cows and heifers, £ 16; cows with calf at foot, JB19 6a; fat pigs, 348 each; and calves, L3 8s.

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TYWYN. DRUNKENNESS. At Llandudno police oourt, on Monday, Hugh Hits, Glanymor-terrace, was fined 5s and ooets for drunkenness- MR R. GREENFIELD, F.R.H.S., of Ty'ny- ooed, and Marl Homes, has, it is understood, been enga.ged to give expert evidence in an important arbitration case to be heard at Ches- ter this month.

Three hundred and thirty pounds was paid at a sale at Sotheby's on Monday for a Caxton, a copy of Virgil's "Anidos." It is not) a perfect copy, and there are only nine ooples known. The Liverpool Watdh Committee have decided to put into force the provision of the Children's Act, which prohibits boys under the age of sixteen from smoking. The Act comes into fofce on April 1st. Duty is the last word anybody uses now; it is riglhts without dutry, from the screaming suffragist to the unemployed working man.- "Grapihic."

TENDER* THE URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL Of COLWYN BAY AND COLWYN. (GAS DEPARTMENT.) | THE Committee. of the above Council invite -i- TENDERS for the Supply and Erection of FOUR PURIFIERS on the GREEN'S prinoiple^ at their Gas Works, Colwyn Bay. Plans and Specifications may be seen Mxt copies obtained on application to the Engineer (J. C. Pennington) at the Gas Offices, Cenw&y- « road, Colwyn Bay. | Tenders, sealed and endorsed "Tender fot !? Purifiers" and addressed JOSEPH DICKON, Esq., J.P., Chairman of the Gas Committee, to be delivered at the Gas Offices not later tbaa THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25th; 1909. Two guineas deposit will be required, wbidi will be returned on receipt of a Boaa-fide Tender. The Committee do not pledge themselves to accept the !owest or any Tender. JAMES AMPHLETT, Gas Offices, Clerk to tn. Council. Colwyn Bay, February 10th, 1909. 23664p EDUCATIONAL. "GLANAVON, CADNANTIPARK,' CONWAY. I GIRLS' BOARDING and DAY SCHOOL. I Preparatory for Boys under ten. EoeHeat Care, Diet, and Education. 1 FEES MODERATK. Principal: MISS SHAW. Ii PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS. HIGH-CLAS ROLLER SKATING QUEEN'S RINK, RHYL. DAILY SESSIONS. OPEN TO 1 HE PUBLIC. | SESSIONS. J EVERY MORNING: 10.30. I EVEKY AFlfcRfsOO* at 2.30. EVENINGS, WEDNESDAY. THURSDAY, FRIDAY, 7.30. SATURDAY-MORNING: 10.30. AFTERNOON (Ladies only), 2.30, EVENING: 7 to 10. Band in attendance every Evening. Admission, including Hire of Skates, Ladies SIIr Gentlemen, 18. Admission only, Sixpence. COLWYN BAY GOLF CLUB. SPORTING 9.HOLE COURSE, SITUATE AliO VE PWiiLVCRQCliAN WOOD. COMFOKTABLc. CLUB HOUSE. LUN(JU^Ux\6 AND lUJUjtoSH tiNTj PROVIDED. GOLFING REVtUlSlT^d STOCKED. 3tewa.rd and Professional L. GJlEEN. SbliSCiUPllO^ii. Per Aanum. Honorary Members JBt It and Reaiflom Membera- Ladiea £ 0 Ifc M G«au«men £ 1 Iffa gj Country Meimosrs— Ladxes 0 16a M Gsnuamsn 0 lb 811 Visitors, 2s per Day; la Half-Day; 58 per Week, UUbUiaio Aki. Lion. See., Coteiuil. Seaiiel<l~roa«L

Births, Marriages, and Deaths, MARRIAGES. DOUGLAS—SMITH.—February 3rd, at Wiani* peg, Canada, Henry Douglas, of Fernie, B-C. (late of Liverpool), to Katherine Eliza- beth, eider daughter of Mrs Smith, of Winni- peg (late of Rhyl). JONS-GLOV Ett,-February 11th, at 34L John's Church, Chester, by the Rev. J. P. Poole-Hughes, M.A., rector of Corwen, Hoo- bert Edward Jones, Bank House, Mold, thir4 son of the late Robert Jones, of Bodoryifc Abergele, to Mary, daughter of the late Dr. J. R. Jemkins, Colomendy, Ruthin, a44 widow of the late Edward G. Glover, of BmJt- deJlsands. DEATHS. COCKER—At the ttoyai Hotel, Carnarvon, o. Febrary 13th, Alice Cocker (late of Man- chester). DA VIES.-Fbruary 14th, at his residence,Rosa- bery House, Oakenholt, Flint, aged 60 years, Richard Davies (formerly of Coed Onn Farm, Flint). HUGHES—February 15th, at Tanygraig, Llaøe gollen, late of 10, Argyle-road, Garston, aged 31, Tom Heywood, the beloved husband of Rachel Hughes. JONES.—February 16th, at 81, Kingsley-roa4, Liverpool, after long suffering patiently borne, in her 59th year, Eleanor Jane, beloved wife of the late W. H. Jones. LLOYD—February 13th, at Dee Farm, Queen's Ferry, William Lloyd. MACGREGOR.—February 15th, at Brook Cot- tage, Rain-hill (the residence of her brother-in- law, Mr G. W. Rawlins), Edith Mortimer, youngest daughter of the late Mortimer Maur- ice. of Oak Lodge, Wrexham. TYRER.—February 14th, at "Tan y Bwloh," Carrog, North Wales, aged 87 years, Robert Tyrer, M.R.C.S. (Eng.), late of Rainhill, Lancashire- WRIGHT.—On February 13th, at Park HilJ. Bettwsvcoed, Alice Sarah, the beloved wiC. of Colonel Wright (late V.B. R.W.F.), in hot 75th year. I — r Funerals Completely Furni«h«d by J. DICXEN k SONS, STATION ROAn, COLWYN BAY TKXEFHONIT 0175. TelegramB—"Di«ken, Undertaker, Colwyn Bay. t r. Funerals furniahed and personally conducted J. E. MLLILIS, Penrhyn Road, COLWYN BAY Funerals furniahed and personally conduetsd J. E. MLLILIS, Penrhvn Road, COLWYN BAY Foar doers from the <3.P.O. Tel. N«. ltjS --1 A golden eagle was Lately shot at Tybwt4R Court, near Hereford.

TIMBER of every description for Collieries, Estates, Shipbuilders, Wheelwrights, &c., &c. BUYERS OF NATIVE TIMBER RICHARD V-JILLIAMS COAL PROPRIETORS. NATIVE & FOREIGN TIMBER MERCHAiNTo, Railway Wagon Builders & Repairers, I saw MILLS, Connah's Quay, Flintshire. COAL. 0 All qualities of Coal for Works and Private Residences Supplied on best terms. Prieto Lists on Application "r. HEAD OFFICES: 7, Rumford St., Liverpool.