The Welsh Coast Pioneer and Review for North Cambria

THE EASTER HOLIDAYS. IMPORTANT NOTICE, TO CORRESPONDENTS AND ADVERTISERS. Owing- to tha intervention of Good Friday, the "Pioneer" will next week be published on Wednesday. Corres- pondents and advertisers will, there- fore, oblige by sending in their copy not later than the first post on Wednesday morning. Cbe Wtlsft Coasl Piotiter.11 LARGEST CIRCULATION ON THE COAST. THE SALE OF THE 11 Welsh Coast Pioneer" Amounts to an average which, if tuted, will show an CXCESS OF SEVERAL THOUSAND COPIES WEEKLY OVER ANY OTHER rEMY PAPifl. Branch Ojjvus: LLANDUDNO MOSTYN STREET LLANRWST WATLIN(I STREET RHYL 29, HIOH STREET. AttERGELB CAXTON HOUSE. TARIFF REFORM MEANS AN EFFICIENT NAVY.

COLWYN BAY COUNCIL ELECTION. Now that the members of the Colwyn Bay Urban District Council retire en bloc, the tr; n- nial elections, which will take place on Monday, are of much more importance than the contests under the old regime, which decided the fate 0" only two or three members at a time. Under the new order it is quite possible, though impro- bable, for all the retiring councillors to bo turned out of office, thereby placing the govern- ment of the town in the hands of a body of men who know absolutely nothing about the work. A continuity of policy is, of course, es- sential to the successful administration of local as well as national affairs. Happily, there is no danger that the new council will consist of novices, because at least four of the old mem- bers—Messrs Hammersley Heenan, D. 0. Wil- liams, T. 'Hoskins, and Hugh Da vies, represent- ing Old Colwyn Ward will be returned un- opposed, but the plethora of fresh candidates in the field for the remaining three wards help to make the situation interesting, to say the least of it. There are at least two gratifying features about the election- One is the total absence of the political element, a fact which may be verified on perusing the nomination papers. The other is the unquestionable capacity of practically all the candidates seeking election. Amongst the re- tiring members who Nain seek office are several who have rendered the town invaluable service, and, while an occasional change is admittedly good for us all, the ratepayers will be well ad- vised to retain their services. On the other hand local government would be all the better if a few more men of the stamp of Mr Charles. Reynolds and Mr David Gamble were placed in power. It is to be regretted that Mr Reynolds cannot be prevailed upon to stand again; such men as he give a desirable tone to public life; moreover, his practical knowledge of matters affecting the land has been of considerable help to the Council in administering the Small Allot- ments Act. The most interesting contests will take" place In the West and North Wards, where there are enough candidates to suit all tastes. For a fortnight our columns have contained nearly a page of election addresses issued by retiring can- didates and new aspirants for municipal honours- In the North Ward it is a case of trying to squeeze a quart into a pint pot, no less than eleven candidates trying to get into five seats. In the West Ward eight candidates are in the field. It is pleasant to record that with the ex- ception of the West Ward, the elections are being fought in a friendly spirit. In the West Ward we regret that personalties have entered into the contest. Mr Horton's letter in last week's "Pioneer," in which he "candidly criti- cised" the policy of Mr Bliss-Hill and Mr Wm. Da vies, has brought, as was only to be expected, sharp rejoinders from the two candidates re- ferred to. We, on our part, however, should be sorry to believe that any of the allegations made in the letters should be true. All public men are subject to criticism; they are, of course, Supposed to be criticised by the electors who gave them votes, but more often than not they are busily engaged criticising one another; and it is decidedly humorous to reflect that, except during the elections, personal squabbles and heated arguments take up the majority of the time which should be devoted to the interests of the luckless ratepayers who have to pay the piper, but do not as a rule select the tune. In spite of this "candid criticism" we must try to believe that each retiring member has in his own way conscientiously tried to do his best to serve his constituents. When the time comes it is to them, and nobody else, that they must give an account of their stewardship; after all is said and done the final verdict rests with the rate- payers. They are the supreme judges, and with them rests the decision as to whether this or that member has done his duty; and those who fall out by the way must take their defeat in good part. If the ratepayers want a change, let them have one, and if it is a change for the Worse they have nobody to blame but themselves.

THE CHILDREN'S ACT. The new Children's Act, which comes into force to-day, is an important measure, and in many respects much good may be expected from it. The numerous clauses of the Act aim at protecting child life and place restrictions against practices which are regarded as inimicable to the development of boys and girls. Cigarette gnoking which has become so prevalent amongst boys has been brought within the purview of the new Act to the extent that it will now be". penal offence to sell cigarettes or tobacco to a person apparently under the age of sixteen. Singularly enough, it is not an offea* for a youngster to smoke; all that a police oflicer can do is to confiscate the offender's smoking para- I phernalia. The Act also con tains pro- visions which should sound the death- knell of baby-farming. Henceforth it will be compulsory for local authorities to appoint infant-life protection inspectors; and moreover, a baby-farmer will be now deemed to have no insurable interest in the life of a child. Another clause which coroners throughout the oountry have suggested for years is one whereby a person becomes criminally responsible for the life of a child under seven years who dies or is seriously injured in consequence of being left in a room with an unguarded fire. Under Section 13 of the Act a person who kills a child by over-laying is also held criminally responsible. Amongst other things provided by the measure Are that a pawnbroker may not accept a pledge from a child; tramps may not take vrith them from place to place children between five and fourteen years of age; children under five years may not be given intoxicating liquors ex- cept in caso of sickness; a licensed victualler may not allow a child to be in his bar except during the hours of closing. Another provision is in regard to special "juvenile courts" which are to be made universal.

That was an astute move on the part of Sir Herbert Roberts, M.P., to try to smuggle his Sunday Closing Act Amendment Bill through the House of Commons without discussion. The ever-watchful Sir F. Banbury, however, was on guard, prepared to talk out any Bill of this char- acter, and the proposed legislation suffered the fate that Sir Frederick has impartially dealt out to many others. Nobody, says the "Western Mail," will feel any sense of loss, and the com- munity will not be in the least inconvenienced- Sir Herbert Roberts's Bill was simply a vicious piece of interference with a man's liberty, and imposed unnecessarily severe restrictions on the bc-enc,holder and on clubs. Its only result, if it became law, would be to increase the shebeening evil, which is already widespread in the Princi- pality on account of the present Act. The extension of the bona-fide limit to twelve miles, however, is a piece of class legislation, pure and simple. It would not touch Sir Her- bert Roberts's rich friends motoring about the country. Twelve miles to a motor-car is nothing. The men the clause would touch would be the working men, who cannot afford to buy motor- cars or to pay cab fares for twelve miles. They would be compelled to tramp the twelve miles, their thirst being intensified en route by the dust from Sir Herbert Roberts' rich friends' motor cars- When they arrived at their destination, anxious to slake their thirst, they would be cross-examined, looked at suspiciously, and treat- ed contemptuously, while, probably, Sir Herbert Roberts's rich friends are enjoying a sumptuous repast without having to incur the ordeal of cross-examination or the pain of suspicion. The working man would have to incur this sort of thing or resort to shebeens. Sunday Closing, according to Sir Herbert Roberts, is class legis- lation pure and simple, and very pernicious at that.

Featiniag Council and the Territorials. A deputation waited upon the Festiniog Urban District Council on Friday evening with the object of appealing to that authority to recon- sider their decision to charge the full fee upon the local corps of Territorials for the use of the Public Hall for drill purposes. It was stated that the ball was the only place available, and that the company had been obliged to drill in the back streets in all sorts of weather, and with rush candles a.s light. Nevertheless, one of the members objected to letting the hail on nominal terms, contending that as the Government pro- vided enough money to build Dreadnoughts it should also provide the wherewithal to build drill halls. This is hardly the line of argument to take when so much effort is being made through- out the country to arouso interest in the Terri- torial force- Young men should be encouraged to undergo the training necessary to fit them for the defence of their country, and one naturally looks for support from public bodies.

PERSONAL. Lord Kenyon is in Ireland. The Bishop of St. Asaph completed the twen- tieth year of his episcopate on Thursday. Earl Carrington is confined to his room with a chill, and has had to cancel his engagements for the next few days. Mr Robert Tyrer, of Tanybwlch, Carrog, Cor- wen, formerly of Rainhill, Lancashire, left estate valued at JB3254 gross, with net perse r/alty L3198. Among tdioge out with Sir Watkin Wynn's hounds on Monday were Sir Watkin and Miss Williams Wynn, Lord Harlech, and the Hon. W. Ormcsby Gore. Captain J. Pritchard, of the R.M.S. "Maure- tania," was the guest at a house dinner given in his honour by the Welsh Club, London, on Mon- day evening. Mr Ellis J. Griffith, -NI.P., presided. The Princess of Wales has kindly consented to visit the Exhibition of Welsh Industries, which is to be held at Hyde Park House, by kind per- mission of Lady Naylor-Levland, on Thursday and Friday, May 20th and 21st- At the Royal Academy, Miss Donald Smith will exhibit a tine portrait of the Earl of Dun- donn.Id in scarlet and gold, his breast covered with medals, a thoroughly satisfactory piece of work of which (says the "Daily Express") she may well be proud. Lady Melville Beachcroft, wife of the newly- elected chairman of the London County Council, is a daughter of the late Mr Robert M- Bonnor Maurice, Bodynfoel Hall, Montgomeryshire. We are glad to state that the Bishop of Bangor has recovered from his recent illness. His Lord- ship was present at a meeting of one of the Dio- cesan Societies at the Cathedral Chapter Room on Wednesday aftenoon. Sir Ralph Williams, the new Governor of New- foundland, is a son of the late Rev. T. N. Williams, of Treffos, Anglesey, and is a first cousin of Colonel Howard, C.B., of Wygfair, St. Asaph, and a nephew of the late Judge Wynne Ffoulkes, by his marriage with Miss Howard. It must enhance the value of a gift to have it handed to you by an eminent novelist. On the removal of the Rev. D. H. Griffith from Ruthin to Bagillt, he was presented with a purse of gold and a silver salver. These articles were handed to the recipient by Mr Stanley Weyman. The casket of jewels, comprising some eighty items, of the late Lady Stanley of Alderley, was sold at Christie's last week, for a total of £3899. For a brilliant tiara of scroll design L1040 was paid. A necklace of seventy-nine collet brilliants sold for C680, and L410 was, the price of a brilliant ccllet necklace of ninety-one stones. A correspondent writes: "It may not be generally known that the late Dean Edwards, of Bangor, was a strong candidate for the vacant living of St. John's, Cardiff, which was even- tually filled by the selection of the late Dean Howell. Dean Edwards felt the disappointment keenly. Dean Edwards himself was the writer's informant." The Earl of Powis, accompanied by Viscount Oliye, left London on Friday, in the p. and 0. steamer "Morea," for Marseilles, en route for a three weeks' stay at Bordighera. We are glad to report that Lady Powis is slowly recovering from the severe attack of bronchitis, from which she has been suffering for about three weeks. She is still confined to her room, under the care of Dr. Hawksworth.

WYNNSTAY HUNT POINT- TO-POINT STEEPLECHASES. The point-to-point steeplechases in connection with Sir W. W. Wynn's Hunt took plr.ee near Wynnstay, the seat of Sir W. W. Wvnn, on Tuesday. The weather was fine, but the going was very heavy. Be- fore the races about 1,500 tenant farmers and their wives were entertained to luncheon by the members of the Hunt. The health of Sir W. W. Wynn was pro- poeed by Mr Hugh Peel, and, in responding, Sir Wat- kin made a reference to wire. He said he recognised that wire was a neo-ssity in many cases, and what was objected to was wire placed ;n gaps and not marked The Hunt would be only too willing to mark such wire for farmers Lorj Harlech was starter and judge, Messrs C. F. K. M&inwaring and Hugh Peel clerks of the scales, and Colonel Dunn and Mr P. God sail hon. secretaries. Det-ails:- WYNNSTAY HUNT CHALLENGE CUP (for horses that have been regularly hunted during the season ]908-9 with Sir W. W. Wynn's Hunt; about three miles).-Sir W. W. Wynn's Monk (Mr G. Cotton), 1: Major Piercy's Cai-locini (owner), 2: Mr W. Nelson's Wexford (Mr Crawshay), 3. Also ran; Captain Parker Leighton's Pram, Mr H. Fletcher's Paddy, Mr R. H. Jones's Athboy, and Mr J. Hope Nelson's Something New.—Won by two lengths; bad third WYNNSTAY HUNT FARMERS' CHALLENGE CUP (for maiden hunters, the property of farmers farming not less than 50 acres within the limits of the Wynn. stay Hunt country; about three miles).-M.- S. Peate's Sunshine VI. (Mr W. Peate), 1: Mr G. Parry's Paglia (Mr W. Denson), 2; Mr W. Shone's Jester (Mr G. Cot- ton), 3. Also lan Mr W. Shepheri's Betty, Mr W. Shepherd's Woodbine, Mr A. M: Knight's Teify, Mr A. Blake's Lotus Leaf, Mr E. C. Tanner's Turkish Queen, Mr J. Simpson's Peace, and Mr B. Davies's C-alvinia.- Won by two lengths; bad third. OPEN RACE (catch weights over 13ftt; about three miles).—Mr J. G. Peel's Huntsman (Mr J. Ashton), 1: Mr C. B. Wilson's Picture Card (owner), 2: Colonel Birkin's Robin III. (Mr G. Alletson). 3. Also ran. Captain Lambert's Fortune's Well, Major Campbell's Blazes, and Mr Edward's Alberta I. Won easily.

HUNTING SIR WATKIN WYNN'S HOUNDS. This pack met at Iscoyd Park, Major Godsal's seat on the Welsh borde-ns, on Saturday. There w is a fairly large field out, including Mr. Philip Gudsa-l and Miss God&al, Sir Wyndham Ha-nmer, Bart., Clol. C Rivers Bulkeley, C.B., Mies Bulkeley, and Mr. Ivor Bulkeley, Mrs-Main- waring (Otelev) Mr C. T. Dugdale and Mis- Dugdale, Captain and Mrs, Ethels-ton,the Misses Parker, Mr and Mrs Poole iNorbury Hall etc They soon found a fork in the Big Wood at Iscoyd, and he ran down towards the Wyches, but turned left-handed just short of the Vyohes and round past Drury-krn 3 towards Hanmer Hall- Skirting the Hanmer Hall cover, reyrard went out to the neighbourhood of l.lan- bedr, and here succeeded, owing 10 indifferent scent, in getting away. Hounds drew Maccfcn blank, but got on the line of another fox just outside Goodwin Rough, but he was pulled down almost immediately Taylor's Rough held one which was followed to Macefen and lost and Stockton Dingle and another cover being triei fruitlessly, hounds went home.

MISS V. CHARLESWORTITS DEBTS. It was stated at the London Bankruptcy Court, on Friday, that fifty creditors of Miss Violet CharJesworth had lodged proofs to the amount of £ 23,000, and that claims continued to come in-

MILITARY NEWS. FROM THE "GAZETTE." 7th (Merioneth and Montgomery) Battalion tho Royal Welsh Fusiliers.—Captain C. E. Elwell re- signs his commission; dated 31st January. 7th (Cyclist) Battalion The Welsh Regiment— H. Lynch Blcsse to be second-lieutenant; dated 13th February. D. T. A. Boughton to be second- lieutenant; dated 13th February.

FLINTSHIRE TEACHERS AND THE N. U. T. CON- FERENCE. The following have been appointed delegates from the Flintshire Teachers' Association to tha conference of the National Union of Teachers, at Easter, in Morecambe: Miss M. Baker, LL.A., Holywell; Messrs J. H. Adk'jij, Hawarden; F. PhilJjp8, Rhyl; and D. J. Price, B.A., Hope.

OBITUARY. THE REV. JOHN WILLIAMS, GILFACH (BARGOED). The "Western Mail" announces the death (which took place on Sunday) of the Rev. John Williams, Calvinistic Methodist minister, Gilfach (Bargoed), at the age of 67 years. Deceased was well-known throughout South Wales, and es- pecially at Cardiff, where he was for some years a minister. He was a native of Llandegjii, Car- narvonshire, and for 24 years was minister at Chester, which place he left to join the Forward Movement. He was a powerful preacher and platform speaker, and had served as chairman of the Monmouthshire Education. Committee, of the Methodist Connexion, and as a member of the Council of the Aberystwyth Theological College. ——

NORTH WALES WILLS. Mr Thomas Dawson, of Erskine-road, Colwyn Bay, formerly of Lytham, who died on the 24th December last, left estate of the gross value of £ 10,220, with nett personalty JB9787 13s 5d. He left E,150 to his sister Ann Walters, JBIOC and the income of his residuary estate to Ruth Rowlandson for life, and subject to her interest to her children. Dr. David Thomas Cadvan JonOR, of Rhiwlas, Colwyn Bay, wht, died on the 6th January, in- testate, and a bachelor, aged 33 years, son of the late Rev. Cadvan Jones, Congregational minister, Carmarthen, left estate valued at £ 1135 gross, with nett personalty £ 730 13s 4d. Letters of administration have been granted to his mother. Mr Lloyd Hughes, of the Belle Vue Hotel, Bangor, who died 28th January last. aged 75, left estate of the gross value of £6111, with net per- sonalty sworn at L363. Probate of his will, dated 2nd August, 1902, has been granted to his wid w, Mrs Ellen Hughes, of the Belle Vue Hotel, and his son, Mr Lloyd Hughes, licensed victualler, of Bodlondeb, Holyhead-road, Upper Bangor. The testator left. the whole of his pro- p-ertlv to his wife during widowhood, with re- mainder to his son, William Lloyd Hughes, ab- solutely.

BIRKENHEAD'S WATER SUPPLY. VALUE OF DENBIGHSHIRE MOORS. Sir E. Clarke, K.C., umpire, continued on Tuesday in London the arbitration case between Mr A. O. Evans owner of land in the Alwen and Breniig Valley, Denbighshire, and the Bir- kenhead Corporation as to the value of 2039 acres of moorland which the Corporation re- quire as a site for waterworks. The amount claimed is about £ 100,000. Mr Dixon, water engineer, Leeds, who valued the land at £ 99,942, was cross-examined with a view to showing that there were no competitors for the site and that consequently it had no special value. Mr Scott, for the Corporation, challenged him to name any town, including Wallasey and Stockport, which, he said were possible competitors, and which would 'go to the site for water in the next twenty years. The witness admitted that he could not give names, but said they were not necessary. He admitted that Stockport was receiving" a supply from Manchester and promoting a bill for addi- tional powers but said this would not be suffi- cient for more than twenty years.

THE CHURCHES. The Rev. T. G-isquoine, retired English Con- gregational minister now residing at Bangor, has just completed 50 years of service in the ministry, having preached his first sermon at Bradford on the firsit Sunday in March, 1859. Mr Gasquoine was a fellow student a4 the Lan- cashire Congregational College with Mr Allan-- son Pictcm, of Penmaenmawr.

The LIVING OF LLANRHAIADR- The Rev. J. Hamer Lewis, diocesan inspector of schools, having declined the living of Llan- rhaiadr-yn-Mochnant, vacant by the resignation, through ill-health, of the Rev. T. H. Evans, the Bishop of St. Asaph has extended the offer to the Rev. John Silas Evans, rector of Gyffvlliog, Ruthin, who is at present considering the mattor.

WISE AND OTHERWISE. "AN ENGLISHMAN'S HOME." They call it an "Englishman's Home"- The naine sounds a little bit queer; The nails and cement and the windows are meant To be British—they're Belgian, I fear! The mosaic was laid in the hall By people from Florence or Rome; While Archangel floors and cheat), Swedish- made doors You'll find in an Englishman's Home. The front door's of good Russian oak, The locks and the keys Yankee made, We don't mind a bit if our markets are hit- It makes for the "freedom of trade." We've scarcely a thing in the house That doesn't come over the foam; There's much German steel, but it's nice still to feel It's part of an Englishman's Home. The carpets all come from abroad; From Norway the granite we trace Another good line is American pine- There's plenty of that in the place! We are certainly British all through- The basement right up to the dome; Of Russian-grown wheat is the bread that we eat— We're proud of an Englishman's Home! A Welsh clergyman has adopted a simple but effective plan to impress upon the visitors who come to see the church (which is a beautiful and historic building) that their offerings would be appreciated. He has fixed the following lines in a prominent place:- If ought thou hast to give or lend, This ancient Parish Church befriend; If poor, but still in spirit willing, Out with thy purse and give a shilling; But if its depth should be profound, Think of thy God, and give a pound; Look for no record to be given, But trust for thy reoeipt to heaven. This plan has succeeded admirably, and other clergy would do well by adopting the same system. < A gentleman wrote to an Irish paper the other day asking if the editor could tell him some way of preventing bleeding at the nose. "The best way to prevent bleeding at the nose," replied the editor, "is to keep your nose out of other people's business-" ("We'll see the chair of St. Augustine blown up before we give way this time."—Rev. Hugh Edwards). Our kindol)1 Liberationists wouJd blow The old Church up—because they love her so Weil, let 'em puff. The chair of St. Augustine Is pretty sound, and takes a lot of bustin'! PAVING STONES. It was the custom in a certain country church to allow the squire of the place a few minutes' grace on Sundays when it so happened he was not in his seat at the proper time to commence the service. On one occasion, however, the old clergyman forgot himself, and commenced to read one of the opening sentences, "When the wicked man," he was immediately checked by the observant clerk, who turned round, and said in an audible whisper, "Please, sir, he's not come yet, sir." A bill which was introduced .recently in the Minnesota State Legislature makes it illegal for music hall performers to wear "tights" of the colours of the national flag, such a, use being re- garded as an insult to the "Stars and Stripes." (Llandudno justices have refused permission for roller-skating on Good Friday.) This edict from Llandudno gay Is righteously meant. j No skating on the holy day, E'-cn though the skates be LeD

MUSICAL NOTES. Bv Mr Peter Edwards, Mils. Bac. IPedr .!lla<.d. This week I present to the readers a portrait of that young soprano vocalist, of whom Den- bigh, in particular, ought to bo proud, and in whom the Welsh people will soon find a worthy upholder of the best traditions of its vocalism. Many are the young singers who have entered the profession of music because incompetent per- sons advised them to do so, or because their families and friends' affection toward them got the better of their judgment. Again, one has known of young singers who, having won several prizes at Eisteddfodau have been urged to enter the Royal Academy or R.C.M., forgetful of the fait that a first-rate education is as essential to after success as a good voice; that good thinking powers and sound judgment, coupled with a j poetic temperament, are as nec.e.sary-or even more so—iliain self-confidence and ambition. MISS LOUIE JAMES. In the past I have no doubt Welsh singers, apart -from musical study, have not used their period of training to the fullest advantage. They should master at least four languages in addi- tion to the Welsh, namely, English, French, Germam and Italian. Of oourse, there are plenty of French Chjtnsons or German Lied to be had in translation, but I never knew any poetry which retained its fullness of beauty and charm under the garb of a language other than ita own; and native teachers of the above-named languages are now so easily found in England that there is no sufficient excuse for being ig- n,oralut of, or unproficient in, them. Let Welsh singers act upon this advioe, and it is safe to predict the names of some of them will appear among the artistes at Covent Garden within the next few years. I know some Welsh vocalists who iftve gone through a course of vocal study under one of^ the many teachers of music; who san sing a" song well-and are quite satisfied with them- selves; indeed, they are becoming puffed up with ") g self-satisfaction. This is fatal to all progress the musical art always demands the devotion of the student from each of its followers, even until old age. it I believe Miss Louie James is not only gifted by Nature with musical instinct, but that she is an earnest student of her art, one who will not be content with a little guidance in the opera class at the Academy, but will strive to deserve to appear elsewhere in grand opera. The following particulars of her early years will prove her aptitude in music. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Wm. James, of Town- send, Denbigh. The father is well-known as "Inspector James," of the N.S.P.C.C. Miss James was born in 1834 at Taly.sarn, Carnarvon- shire, where she attended the National School, and afterwards tho Council School. Later on she studied at Miss Moxon's private school, Llandudno. At the age of five years she exhi- bited ai talent for music, and possessed a power- ful voice for one so young. When eight years of age she commenced studying the violin, and soon gave promise as a player. She won several prizes for violin playing, the first of which, curiously enough, I am informed, I awarded her at a Christmas Eisteddfod held in the old Pavilion, Llandudno, about 15 years ago- She then played correctly as regards intonation; produced excellent tone and most pleasing light and sh-ade. At 12 years of age she competed as a vocalist at another important Llandudno Eis- teddfod, a,nd was an easy winner, out of 14 com- petitors. From 12 to 14 she still studied violin playing, and at every competition she won first prizes, except at the Festiniog National Eistedd- fod, where the successful candidate for honours was Miss A. Leadbetter. During all these years she also studied the pianoforte and became a very good player, but never competed aB a solo player upon that instrument. When 16—17 years of age she took lessons in singing from Mr John Henry, Liverpool, also from Mr Wilfrid Jones. Now she took several important prizes—including two at the Corwen Eisteddfod in one year, namely, that for those who had not won previously at Corwen, and that for all comers. Needless to say there were here several of the best amateur singers in North Wales. This was in 1906, just before she went up to study in London. In the "North Wales Times, I read an account of the concert given her at this time, as follows —The acceptance of this advice (i.e., Mr Ed- ward lies' recommendation for a course of study at tihe R.A.M.) entaliled considerable exnense, and a fund was opened, of which the then Mayor of Denbigh, Mr Robert Owen, was chairman, with the view of assisting Miss James to com- nWtn. her musical education. This concert was a great success artistically, and, thanks to the liberality of the many who had subscribed to the concert fund, a goodly sum was handed to Miss James to spend on her academy training. The part taken in the or- ganising of this concert by leading men in Den- bigh shows what respect is entertained taere to- wards Miss Louie James and her parents. During her first year at the R.A.M. she won the highest distinction such a young student could win, namely, the bronze medal- In the second year she won the silver medal. Now- she is preparing for the gold medal to gam which, excellence must be shown in opera singing. Mias James has appeared as an artiste at several of the principal Provincial concerts. When sffiging in Birmingham, a gentleman offered her a three veers' engagement, which she refused- feeling it was as yet too soon to abandon her studies in London. She had an excellent re- ception there, the newspapers stating that in the rendering of an Aria from" Joan of. Arc she showed unusual intelligence- She has appeared at the Queen's Hall concerts, etc., also at the St- Paul's Welsh Festival on St, David's Dav, where her singing made a deep impression. She has token Art in the performance of .several ora- torios, but the "Messiah" holds a premier place init*1fl gratifying to learn that she has been en- gaged to sing at the Halle Concerts, Manchester, durinsr the coming season. iHs almost needless to tell "Pioneer readers j^own-what'"a teauliful? pure, flexihle soprano at the service of her people, let them never forget that 'I'HE GREAT COMPOSERS. An acquaintance of mine iccently read a paper Ixforc a Literary Society m Denbghshne on thsabove subject. At its cVgt «jpnae was expressed by some of vha members because the reader had mentioned no Welsn composers! » » KALMAN REV. This is the name of the new violinist, who j on.'v twelve years old. He already capUva- t.<d' Londoners, as he has won the hearts of people of Budapest. The youn £ Hungarian s performance of Pagcnim's great Concerto :n D ls masterly, despite its intricacies and demand of the highest technical slcill- Th-? twentieth, r like the preceding centuries, is dearly not with- out its prodigies.^ » • LADY HALLE. This clever violinist celebrates her seventieth birthday thds week. Both she and her late lamented husband, Sir Charles Halle, have ren. dered much valuable service to music. WELSH TUES. One is pleased to notice a dreirc :n many quarters for the preservation of the granci oid Welsh hymn-tunes which did such splendid ser- vice to OUT forefathers. Evidently the pubaca- tioa of recent tune-books has proved to many that the English and German form or style of tuine does not satisfy the Welsh mind. It is asked why the Welsh should drop the tunes which have helped so materially to develop their religious life? In meditating* upon this matter, I have been trying to find cutt wherein the old Welsh hym.n- tune differs from the modern tune ? Also wherein does it differ from the old English hymn- tliw ? From the latter it differs but very little possiibly only in being generally more minor. Our forefathers would render their praise mostly in the minor key Possibly, we go to the other extreme. I venture to submit the following characterktics of the grand old elsh hymn- tunes 1. Scarcely any change of key. 2. Notes within a small compass. 3 Free use of note3- 4. Tied notes to one syllable. 5 Scarcely any leaps bevond a fifth. Then there is a far more important element in these tunes, munely the religious one. Each tune may exhibit the minimum of scholarship, but it generally -sthows the maximum of appro- priateness to the words. Consequently, it never fails to arrest the attention of the singer and to deepen his emotion- Folk-songs are all very well. We must also endeavour to bring to light some of the old sacred songs of our fathers, yjjd bring more into use those which we know and have learnt to venerate.

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EASTER AT LLANDUDNO. EXTENSIVE PREPARATIONS. Elaborate preparations are being made for the Easter season at Llandudno. The hotels, hydros, lodging-houses, and also the principal buildings of the town, are undergoing a com- plete renovation. The, pier and pavilion has been repainted throughout, and many desirable im- provements have also been effected. The rail- way station also presents quite a smart appear- ance since the completion of its decorations last week- Early next week Easter visitors are expected to arrive in large numbers. The bookings ut the various hotels and hydros of the town for the Easter holidays compare most favourably "ih those of previous years, some of the wading hotels being already booked up. Quite a large number of excursion trains are advertised 10 run from the Midland towns to Llandudno for the holidays, and in addition to these there will be a special service of fast trains between tho large Provincial centres and the town. The London and North-Western Railway Company arc also arranging several day excursions to Carnarvon, Bangor, Bettwsycoed, Holyhead, Llanberis, Snowdon, and other places of interest during the holidays. Visitors to Llandudno will also be afforded an opportunity of visiting Ireland, as the Railway Company are arranging cheap trips to Dublin, Greenvce, and other Irish resorts. POPULAR SEA TRIPS. The Easter sailings of the favourite steamers of the Liverpool and North Wales Steamship Company are announced to commence on Thurs- day next, when the s-s. "Tudno" is expected to arrive at Llandudno from Liverpool at 3.40 p.m., and proceed to Beaumaris, calling at Llandudno on the return journey about 5.45 p.m. On Good Friday, as well as on Saturday, Sun- day, Monday, and Tuesday, the same boat will arrive at Llandudno from Liverpool daily at one p.m., and proceed up the Mcnai Straits, return- ing to Llandudno at 4.45 p.m. en route for Liver- pool. The s.s. "Snowdon" will make a special trip from Liverpool to Llandudno and back on Easter Monday. Mr Arthur Parton will as usual be the local representative of the company at Llandudno. THE PIER CONCERTS. The concert season at the Pier Pavilion will open on Thursday evening next, when the gra.nd orchestra will be under the baton of Mr Walter Haigh (the sub-conductor). An attractive pro- gramme has been arranged. On Good Friday a sacred concert will be given, and on Saturday evening first grand special concert of the pro- sent season will be held, when Miss Ada Forrest, the famous South African soprano, is announced to appear. Miss Forrest -ranks as one of the most accomplished vocalists in oratorio work, and will no doubt prove a great attraction. The other vocalist will be Mr David Brazell, a favour- ite Welsh baritone, who has won many honours on the eisteddfodic platforms- Mr Brazell will also be the vocalist at the opening concert on; Thursday and at the sacred concert on Good Friday. At the fvacred concert on Sunday evening, Miss Nellie Anderton, a contralto of repute, and Mr John Booth, a favourite Bolton tenor, will be tbie vocalists. Mish Anderton will also ap- pear on Monday and Tuesday and Mr Joseph Cheetham will be the vocalist for the remainder of the week. „ THE PRINCE'S THEATRE. A most attractive holiday programme has been arranged at this popular house of entertain- ment. The Royal Standard Animated Pictures, which have recently been attracting large audi- ences, will be exhibited during the week with an entire change of films- In addition the man- agement have secured the services of some well- known musical hall artistes such as -Sabino, the merry musical monarch, who plays upon 20 different instruments; Miss Queenie Roval, the well-known comedienne and dancer, M:18.3 Ivy Arnold, a popular singer of illustrated songs, c THE HIPPODROME. The Hippodrome Roller Skating Rink is an- nounced to reopen for the second season on Monday next. It is well within the recollection of the public what an unqualified success was achieved by the first season. The sport is a notable addition to the high-elase athletic indoor amusements in Llandudno and North Wales generally. The Llandudlno Hippodrome is under the same management as tho American Roller Skat- ing Rink Olympia, London, the Tournament Hall, Liverpool, and 22 other rinks in the Pro- vinces. OUTDOOR SPORTS. There wiU be abundant outdoor recreation duriirSo' the holidays- Several interesting foot- ba.J1 matches will be played between local teams. The new Crown bowling green will be opened for the season on, Good Friday, and will be open to visitors and residents alike. Lawn tennis matches will also be played daily at the covered courts of the Craigside Hydro. The three golf links will no doubt be well patronised. Special features will be introduced for the holidays at iJje Rhos-on-Sea Golf Links, which can be reached by tram from Llandudno. The Great Orme trams will also convey golfers to the links on the summit of the Orme.

FOOTBALL AT FESTINIOG. UNIQUE ACCOUNT OF A FRIENDLY ENCOUNTER. (From Our Original Contributor). Our contributor, in his original style, thus records the doirgs of some of the Festiniog local teams. MANOD VILLA v. MINFFORDD STAPS. Maiiod l'illa .3 IManod Villa 3 Minffordd Stars 3 The above teams met in a friendly encounter at Min- ffordd Park, Miuffordd, a good length field. The weather was capital. Minffordd Stars won the t-033, ond lined themselves in the following ,ider-Coal, Moses Jones; backs, Jas. Morris Morgan, and Moses Evans; halies, W. Morri:, Evaii Baxter, Elias Jones; forwards, Dick Morris, Griffith Jones, J. Lloyd Hart, Robert Jones, and Bob Baxter. The following repiesented Manod Villa:—Gool, M Humphreys, backs, J. Ellis and George Ellis; halves, Hugh Pearce, Jack Evans (capt.), Bob Morris; for- wards, Bill Roberts, Dick Williams, Harold Collins, Llew Owen, and Jack Robert*. The two teams were out in their best suits, and were strongly represented. At the start, Collins passed to Llew, who passes the ball to Roberts, and on centreing, a most admirable combination followed. Bill Roberts had hard lines to score. From the goal kick, the ball was sent up little to field but Jack Evans dashed down. If the upright would be straight the Villa should have scored two easy goals, but as the upright dropped down it was very difficult to notch a goal. The Villa showed best form, and were well combined, making easy their way. Later we see the Stars stirring in spirit and making a few runs up and pressed upon the Villa citadel, and as four of Vi- lians were bundled at goalmouth, Baxter found his way in and notched the first goal for the Stars. After this, Villa break down, and continuous the ball was drivld up, but fortunately G. Ellis plfyed as always, a stubborn game and cleared immensely. He relieved a very hard line's. Baxter on the left was playing in fine trim and was too fast on foot for Pierce to check, and before long he was credited for scoring another goal. The Stars seemed to have the best of the matters now, and were well up the field. Through a free kick, taken by Jack Evans, the ball was sent well Oown. And good game was witnessed on the left. Dick Williams nearly succeeded, but the difficult was there. The Minffordd right backs had improved greatly since his last visit to Blaenau; he played per fectly at home and kept his position well. A midfield play was now on and both ends feeding each other Soon the Stars fo-ind their way through and Dick Morris scored, but was whistled offside. Again a goal was notched "by Hart, from a pass from the left and that was again offside. The both teams played equal manner, and the interval arrived with the result: Stars 2, Villa 0. "HAVING MOST -OF THE BUN." From the re-start Villa were more eager, and Col- lins on the centre making his way through and play- ing on the left the ball wis soon in Minffordd quarters, and continue pressure, Jack Roberts left his opponents goalkeeper no chance of saving his up rights. Few minutes later Llew Owen pushed another in and made the table level. A good game follow, and Hart, the Minffordd pivot, tried his best to get through, but Ellis checked, and relieved every pos- sibly pressure. From this to tha end Villa had the most of bun, and were awarded a penalty, which was taken by the skipper, who with a fast grounder gained a point. The Villa forwards played a mustered game and showed ideal combination, it would have in. r creased scoring if they had fed the "well-understand- irg" left Will Roberts and Dick Williams. The best fcrm wis seen for Minffordd by Baxter and Bob Jones, on the left. Minffordd right was not at all in it. Bob' Morris attacked seldom, H. Hart was also checked by Jack Evans and G. FIlis while the left wing worked mostly. Before the whistle commanded time up, the ball was handed by J. Ellis and awarded the Minffordd a penalty two minutes previous. They all regret it, as Villa hearty custodian does not care much for penalties -.ind leaving to pass him. This brought the excitement to an end—equal, 3 to 3. Villa should have beaten the Stare easy, only they looked tired before the end, as three of them had walked down from Blaenau—about 15 miles, Saturday morning, viz., Llew Owen, Jack E\ans and Bob Morris. George Ellis and Harold Collins cycled down. This said much and quickly on their display, as they hai tired themselves out partly before the start, as they had no time to retire

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COLWYN BAY Y.M.C.A. OPENING OF A TEMPORARY HOME. HOSTEL SCHEME NOT TO BE ABANDONED. Colwyn Bay residents have not given the Y.M.C.A. hostel scheme that financial support which its promoters anticipated. Consequently there remains a larger amount of money to collect from other centres than had been origi- nally bargained upon, and in order to ensure the success of the canvass in Midland and other towns it lias been decided to postpone that work until the summer months when it is hoped the prevailing depression in trade will have dis- appeared. It had been intended to open the new hostel at a comparatively early date, but under the clicumstance.s this cannot take place for several months. Therefore, as the tenancy of the old premises in Conway road had ex- pired it had become necessary to engage otner premises in order to provide a temporary home for the members pending the completion of their splendid permanent headquarters. Four most Suitable rooms have been secured for this purpose over the premises of Messrs CharnJey and Sons, the opticians, and practically opposite the Post Office in Penrhyn-road. There the associates are now most comfortably accommo- dated and, in addition to the attractions afford- ed at the old rooms, anl excellent full-size stand- ard billiard table by Messrs Burroughes and Watts has been fitted up. These premises were formally opened on Mon- day evening, when there was in attendance such a gathering' of the town's young manhood that the need of the larger scheme was forcibly evi- dent- The meeting should prove an incentive to the executive committee to push forward their hostel fund campaign, and one could not but regret that those residents of Colwyn Bay who could and should render pecuniary assist- ance to the project were not present so that they could realise the true nature of the work carried out by the Association. Mr C. E. Eloock presided, and he was ac- com.panied by Mr David Gamble, J.P. presi- dent of the branch, Dr. Mariette, Dr. Nuttall, Mr J. W. Adamson, and other praotical sup- porters of the Association. After a rousing opening hymn. Mr Pritchard of the N. and S. Wales Bank, offered up a brief prayer seeking a divine blessing* on the new premises and the work to be carried out in them. PURITY OF AIM NOT PURITANISM. The Chairman then delivered a short explana- tory speech, in the course of which he empha- sised the desirability of keeping up the distinctly high tone of the branch. We don't wa.nt this place to be noted for its puritejiism, said Mr Eloock, but for the purity of its aim in every way (applause). He remarked that in those rooms they were only getting the first instal- ment of what they hoped would be the comforts and advantages of the larger scheme, and pointed out that the billiard table which had been pro- vided for them by the generosity of one of their best friends, would prove a welcome addition to the attractions of the institution. The Y.M.C.A. was not solely religious, solely social, nor indeed solely anything, but it was every- thing together of a wholesome character that would help young men generally and make them of real value to the community (hear, hear). In doing that the Association was obviously accomplishing a good work. Mr Eleock paid a we 11-deserved tribute to the invaluable practical help rendered to the branch by its president (Mr Gamble) mention of whose name was voci- ferously applauded, and finally appealed to the members to; do all they could to further the in- terests of the hostel scheme- He tlien invited the president to open the new premises. THE PROPER SPIRIT. Mr Gamble, who was most heartily welcomed, said the first thing' he must do was to express pleasure at the very happy manner in which the commit tee who had had charge of finding new rooms for the members had been able to provide for them; they could not have done more excellently than they had done (hear, hear). The room in which they were at that moment gathered was perhaps notjjuite so large as' the meeting room in the old premises, but it was very much more comfortable because it was wider (hear, hear). Mr Eloock had referred to the billiard table; billiards was a capital game, which he (the speaker) was exceedingly fond of, but they must not overlook the fact that there were other matters than billiards to think about, and the young man who joined the Y.M.C.A. simply because he could then play billiards did not join the Association in the ri-g'ht spirit (hear, hear). Each one should join with the object of influencing for good other mem- bers in any sphere which he felt he had talents for and if that were done the Association as a whole would prove thoroughly successful (hear, hear) He hoped the larger scheme wae going to prove a success (applause). The committee had been very disappointed because they had not obtained quite so much support in Colwyn Bay as they expected, but they hoped that, through the help of the organising1 secretaries, the neceajary funds to complete the project would be forthcoming from other parts of the country (hear, hear). He had very much plea- surre in declaring the new rooms open (loud applause). Mr J. W. Adamson wliile congratulating the members on their new rooms, said they must keep before them the fact that that was just the half-way house to their larger premises. He extended cordial thanks to Mr Robert Jackson, Mr Cole, Mr C. W. Bates (the organising- secre- tary) and others who had worked industriously in removing the furniture from the old pre- mises and fitting up the new rooms, and con- cluded with a wish that the members would learn in their games as in their religious life to play a straight game and to develop a Christ- like, manly character. NOT TO BE ABANDONED. Mr C. W. Bates in responding to a hearty vote of thanks accorded him for his work, said he saw that evening* many faces quite fresh to him, though he had been living for, six months in Colwyn Bay. He hoped they would make good use of the premises and himself. Referring to the hostel fund campaign he said it was rumour- ed that because they were removing to those premises the hostel project had been given up, but that was not so (loud applause). They had come there for no longer a period, he hoped, than one year. It was not advisable to canvass Manchester Liverpool, Birmingham, and the other large Midland centres in aid of the larger scheme now, when trade was so depressed, but that work would be undertaken in about six months, and they hoped to be in their penna- nent headquarters this time next year (applause). Mr Bates referred to the removal from the old premises, and remarked that that and tie fitting up of the new rooms had cost the branch about £ 5 only (hear hear). It should also be distinctly understood that the money already col- lected towards the hostel scheme were in no N. a y trenched upon in connection with those tempo- rary rooms (applause). Dr. Nuttall, hon. treasurer to the branch, an- nounced that if the members would accept & cup for competition amongst billiard players he would be glad to present one (applause). Mr E. G- Jones, the newly-appointed ion. secretary, reported, amidst much aheering. that between 20 and 30 young men not yet associa- ted with the branch, had recently promised to join, and he did not think there would be the slightest difficulty in inereasin-g- the membership to 200 before the end of April, so that the larger scheme would be severely needed before the twelve months were up. Subsequently the new billiard tab was opened by the President, who took part in a four-handed game with Mr C. E. Eloock, Dr. Nuttall, and Dr. Mariette. In the course of the game, Mr Gamble ran up a. prettily played break of 38, nevertheless he and Mr Elcock were subsequently beaten by the two doctors by a narrow margin- A number of ladies served refreshments dur- ing the evening.

DENBIGH TOWN COUNCIL. PROSPECT OF DECREASING RATE. The monthly meeting of the Denbigh Town Council was held to-day week, the Mayor (Alder- man James Hughes) presiding. THE FIRE ENGINE. A sharp discussion arose on a bill of £ 2 2s 9d sent in by Mr J. W. Jones, third engineer of the Fire Brigade and caretaker of the fire station, for taking the "steamer" to pieces for the inspection of the Insurance Company, and re- fixing it. Mr T. Lloyd Jones said ho thought this was the work of the chief engineer (Mr H. Miller), but so far as he understood Mr Miller knew nothing at all about the matter. Mr J. Morris Davies said that he, as captain of the brigade, had ordered the caretaker to do the work. Mr S. T. Miller said that his brother, as chief engineer, knew nothing at all about the matter, and, in fact, was never consulted about it. After further discussion the bill was then re- ferred to the Finance Committee. RATES: A BRIGHT PROSPECT. The Finance Committee recommended levying a genera! district rate of 2s in the £ for the half-year ending 30th of September, a cemetery rate of d, and a borough rate of 2s 2d in the 2. In moving the adoption of the recommenda- tion, Mr J. Humphrey Jones said the old drain- age loan, necessitating an annual payment of E178 15s 7d, would fall in in August next, whilst next year another loan, necessitating a payment of 9173 would similarly fall in. When this came about there would be a material decrease in the rate (hear, hear). Mr Boaz Jones seconded the motion, which was carried. APPOINTMENT OF OVERSEERS. The following overseers were appointed: Parish of Denbigh: Messrs David Evans and S. M. Dalton (re-elected); Llanrhaiadr, Messrs Pugh, Caeau Gwynion, and H. M. Hughes, Segrwyd Ucha; Henllan, Messrs H. D. Hughes, Plas Chambers, and Samuel Jones, Bryntirion. SMITHFIELD AUCTION STANDS- The proposal to let these stands by tenders having fallen through, it was agreed to continue to charge toll on all stock entering them, and that rentals of £ 15 each be charged of Messrs Clough and Co. and of Messrs Leathes for the use of the stands,

Births, Marriages, and Deaths* MARRIAGES. HUGHES—WOLSTENHOLME.— On M 31st, at St. Catherine's Church, Old Coh by the Rev. John Griffiths M.A-, assisted by the Rev- LI. A. Richards, Clement Hughes, solicitor, Prestatyn, eoD H 0. Hughes, Westwood, Old Colwyn, Emma H., daughter of the late j Wolstcnholme, ond of Mrs W oLstenbo 3 Sandal Holme, Old Colwyn. 24243P HE WAN—DARBISH IRE.—March 27th, j Singapore, Elliot Dunville, younger son *7 the late Dr. Archibald Hewan, M-D-> j Chester-square London, to Louisa, daugW€ of C. H. Darbishire, of Plasmawr Penn1 mawr. JONES-—WILLIAMS.—March 26th, at tW Register Office, Bangor, in the prcscsea t Mr D- Griffith Davies, registrar, Mr Richa^f Jones, 2, Tanfron, Caellwrngrvdd, near B gor, to Miss Elizabeth Williams, 1, NNate street, Carneddi, Bethesda. „,i WOOD TIGFIE.—On tho 25th inst., at Mary's, Overton, Ellesmere, by the <^5 Elrington Bi.ssei:, rector of Ba^igor-is-y-co^zs Lieut. Francis R. Wood, R.N., son of Charles Wood, to Margaret, only daughter of the late St. Lawrence Tighe, D.L-, 3 r Mitchellstown, Westmeath, Ireland, and ITon. Mrs Tighe. DEATHS- HOWARD.—March 25th, at 11, West Lorffj Chester, in her 73rd year, Harriet, relict the late Thomas Howard, formerly of bigh iind Liverpool. JONES.—March 23rd, at Lloran House. LltJJt rhaiadr, Harriet, tho beloved wife of Rev. Deiniol Jones- « LEWIS—March 28th, at Barmouth, after a btijs illness, Captain Robert Lewis, gtca^ "Dora," of Aberdovey. LEWIS.—March 30th, at Hafod Lwycl, Cemaq. aged 68 year-?, John Lewis, dearly bclo*- husband of Margaret Lewis « ROBERTS. — March 27th «i". Carnarvon, 74, Amelia Roberts, tin- beloved wife of -j? L. Roberts, late of Tennyson-street, Pool. -.A

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CORN. LIVERPOOL, Tuesday—Wheat market cl<w' ing firm, gd per oentai advance on Friday's i'J-t€0ji only quiet traxio concluded. Flour fjiir exticfl' of business, prices advanced 6d per sack. Maip in slow demand: Old mixed American, 5s Galvaston, 5s 10 £ d to 5s 10|d; Northern, 5s 9*2 to 5s lOd; new Odessa, 5s lOjd; Plata, 6s Id P^J cental. Beans show easier tendency; cereals steady. CATTLE. LIVERPOOL, Monday. — The supply cattle was slightly larger than last week. man | not quite so good, but late rates W4»l maintained. Sheep supply practically unalteJ^Ja There was ft fair inquiry, though buyers anxious to fill their requirements at easier priced and in consequences s.^Jes were difficult to Prices:—Beef, 7d to 4id mutton—Scotch, 8d Wji 5d; ditto Irish, 7tl to 5d per lb. At market' 1007 cattle and 3788 SM-ep. WREXHAM, Monday. — There wae a good supply of stock at to-day's market, and butff. ness was pretty brisk. Quotations: Beef, 6d 7gd per lb.; mutton, 7d to 8d; veal, 7id to 8i-d?j and pigs, from 7s 6d to 9s per score The. stock sold well. SALFORD, Tuesday.—The cattle trade fairly good at last week's prices- Choice emjl cattle,_ 7d; good bullocks and heifers, 6id to 64^ A middling cattle and good young cows, 5jd to &"?] rough cattle, 5d per lb. There was better mand for sheep, especially for clipped which made more money. Small North-oountrJj sheep, 8d; heavy ditto, 7yd to 7gd; small IrisTOi 7d to 7;gd; heavy ditto, 6jd to 7d; ewes, 5d 5|d; clipped sheep, 6d to 6fd per lb.; lambs. to 453 each calves, tgd to 9d per lb. At markejj; Beasts, 2050 (increase 70); sheep, B026 (incro3flw 322); calves, 173 (decrease 18); pigs, 6. BIRMINGHAM, Tuesday.—Few beasts oiTo^. ing and demand quiet- Best Herefords, shorthorns, 6d to Gid; bulls and oows, 4J ewes and rams, 4d to 5d; lambs, 9d to lOd lb. Pigs rather scaroe,' but trade f.airly bacon pigs, ICta 3d; cutters, 10s to 10s 3d; por»* ets, 10s 3d to 109 6d sows, 8s 6d per score. WOOL.. BRADFORD, Moiiday. — Market continu^w firm in tone, but is comparatively quiet- For merinoes sixty-four and upwards there is inquiry and seventies are making almost fancy priecf,JC further advance having been obtained sinwj Thursday. Sixties are- 2s ljd to 2s 2d, with Jjjj tendency against buyers. Cross-bred forties Is Ogd to Is Id. English wools move slowly, values are stiff. HAY AND STRAW. MANCHESTER, Monday.—Clover, old, 5d W 5jd; straw oat, 2Rd per stone. BUTTER. CORK, Wednesday.—Demand dull, and i-) rico irregular, with £ in increasing supply. Firsts, 92s. Mild cured Fine mild, 85s; clioioeW- boxes, 105s. Fresh butter, 95s.

I BANGOR MARKET. MEAT, BUTTER, AND EGGS.—Fresh buttefy Is 4d per lb.; Irish, Danish, and Canadi butters, Is Id to Is 3d per lb.; beef, 6d to lbi. per lb.; mutton, 7d to lOd per lb.; veal, 3d t4, lid per lb.; pork, 7d to lOd per lb.; ham, 7d w, lOd per lb.; bacon, 7d to 9d per lb.; fat pig* 4d per lb. FRUIT AND VEGETABLES.— Potatoes (new), per lb.; old, 6s per sack; carrots, 81bs. for 6a i, parsnips, Id per lb.; cabbages, 2d to 3d cauliflowers, 2d to 6d cach; rhubarb, l £ d to per stick; lettuce, 2d to 2 £ d each; leeks, Id P0* bunch; cucumbers, 8d to lOd each; grapes (EdJ glish), 2s 6d to 3s per lb.; grapes (foreign), to 8d per ib.; apples, 3d to 5cl per lb. e'n, FISH, POULTRY, AND GAME. Chickens, 5s 6d to 7s 6d per couple;fowls, 2s 3d to 2s 6d eachi rabbits, 6d to 9d each; pigeons, ls 6d per braoe* turkeys, is 2d per lb.; salmon, 2s 6d per Jb. j soles, 2s 3d per lb.; turbot, Is 2d per lb. brill, ls per lb.; halibut, 9d per lb-; lemon sol 9d per lb.; plaioe, 4d to 6d per lb.; whiting, 44 to 6d per lb.; dabs, 4d per lb.; gurnets, per lb.; hake, 4d per lb.; mackerel, 3d to 44 each; skate, 4d per lb.; cod, 4d to 6d pet lb.; haddocks, 4d per lb-; white bate, 6d peJ: pint; shrimps, 5d per pint LLANGEFNI, Thursday.—Butter, Is 3 d lb.; eggs, 18 for Is; beef, 6d to 8d per lb.; mU7 ton, 7d to 9d per lb.; lamb, lOd per lb.; vest' 7d to 8d per lb.; pork, 6d to 8d per lb.; fat pigw 4d per lb.; little pigs, 14s to 18s eaoPf fowls, Is 6d to 2s each; duoks, 2s 6d each; pow toes, 6s per sack; oats, 148 to 100 per qijarterl .a ——■———1 ■"

It was decided cn Tuesday to form an live committee to secure the erection io pf a memorial to Captain Cook.