Carnarvon and Denbigh Herald and North and South Wales Independent

EDITORIAL NOTES In our last in sue Mr Kay-Menzies criticises .àn article which appeared in the Herald Cymrseg" dealing with the evidence given before the Quarry Commission by the repre- sentatives of the North Wales quarry owners. He thinks i-lial as u« were. lJut in possession of the whole of the evidence it was unfair to tna-ke any criticism of it at this juncture. )Vhy it is unfair to criticise a part of the evidence on its own merit and apart from the other portion we fail to understand. But to the facUs. Mr Kay-Menzies states that he strongly ,holds the opinion that the amendment of the Compensation Act of 1906 is responsible for the larger number of days which the quarrymen are now out of work as the result of minor accidents. He does not blame the imen; on the con- trary, he believes that the qarrymen as a class is equal to, if not better than, any other worker, and that it, is only human nature to take advantage of the Act as at present framed. The difference between his contention and "au.rs is this—we maintain that it is only in- dividuals who take an unfair advantage of the Act whereas he insinuates that the quarrymen as a class are guilty of it. To take the sting out' of his statement he at- tributes this to human nature, but surely fraud'—and the action of aI quarryman in (staying homa after scratching his finger in order to receive compensation is nothing but fraud—is not attributable to human nature, or why should fraud be punished,? With regard to the gallery system. Mr Menzien states that he is desirous of working his quarries in galleries, so far as circum- tftianoee will permit. We, on the other hand, maintain that in order to ensure the- safety of the quarrymen all open quarries without exception, and in all circumstances, should be worked in galleries. There is no senso at All in working a quarry in one depth from top to bottom. The face of the rock cannot be examined1 once in twelve months, and when one bears in mind that the rock is loosened by the variety of the weather one realises the importance of having it exa- mined daily. We have seen quarry pits after a severe frost belching pieces of rock which often fell a depth of a hundred yards or go. No, the present system of working some of the quarries is so dangerous that it (should be stopped be the circumstances what they may. We do not know whether Mr Kay-Menzies shares our opinion on this point, but it seems to us that he does not realise the real danger of these ungaffleried quarries, for he points out that as a matter fact, in the best galleried quarry in the dis- fcrict, viz., Dinorwic, more trivial accidents have been recorded than in those quarries which are not working on the gallery sys- tem." We admit the "fact," but surely it does not prove anything. When an accid- ent occurs owing to the lack of galleries, it is not an accident to a finger or thumb, but an accident that will take away the life of the poor quarryman, and that is why we advo- OATE so strongly the working of aU quarries in galleries. As to Mr Kay-Menzies' statement that the idea that slate quarries have made consider- able money in past years is misleading, we leave it to those readers who have a know- ledge of the slate quarri,es to decide between ml; We do not pretend to possess inside knowledge about this (matter; but we can judge the value of the quarries as dividend producers during, the last fifty years from the prosperity of the persons who have been connected with them. We need not cite in- stances, but we could, do so easily if it were .necessary. Mr Kay-Menzies further states that he. before the 'Commission, referred to four quarries in the Vale of Nantlle, the best of which paid no more than 4 per cent. dur- ing the last ten years, which include boom years as well as years of depression. Is it fan- to take the last ten years into consideration I As everyone knows, these years constitute the worst period in the history of the slate trade, a period the like of which cannot be seen once in half a century. To demonstrate bis fairness, Mr Kay-Menzies refers to this period as one including boom years as well as yeans of depression, and to the ordinary mind his contention is flawless, and we would not quarrel with it if iti so happened that the last fifty years Included. five years of trade boom and five years of depression alternate- ly. But that was not the case. On the contrary, we had a long period of excellent trade, and a. short period of depression, and now the Jean period with the five fat years ia cited to show how the quarries pay In conclusion, Mr Menzies states that we did not mention the fact that a number of quarries were now closed down, also that numerous others, taking the last ten years into consideration, had lost) money. No, neither did we mention the profit made by other quarries in Nantlle in the past. Did not Mr Kay-Menzies' himself admit before the Commission that one quarry with a capi- tal of £ 20,000 made a profit of between £ 16.000 and £20,000 in one year? And is it not a fact that another quarry with a capital of £ 3.000 has for years made a profit of be- tween. £ 9,000 and £ 13,000? These are only two instances, and if we inquired into the history of the North Wales state quarries dur- ing the last fifty years we should doubtless come across some facts which would open our eyes very wide indeed. A correspondent writes: There is much speculation as to who will be the chairman of the Welsh Parliamentary Party now that Sir Alfred Thomas is not in Parliament. Mr Ellis Griffith has been named. He is the ablest of the Welsh members; but it is questionable whether he would care to be the chairman of a "party of tame cats," as Mr D. A. Thomas said at Aberdare, cr, as the Rev Morgan Gibbon remarked at Cardiff. a party of men who are like roaring lions on the platform, but like bleating lambs in the House of Commons. When the Welsh Parliamentary Party is rid of office seekers, some good may come of it. The Irish Party is a force in Parliament because there are no office seekers in it. Every member has the welfare of his coun- try at heart. That is the first consideration. Everything else is secondary. Not until the Welsh members are Nationalists, in the sense that the Irishmen are. can they be taken seriously. At present the Welsh members are a party in name only. There is no importance attached to anything they do. Their resolutions are simply a pious expression of opinion, and no one is dis- turbed. A writer in a< New York Labour publica- tif n makes the assertion that the caste s) irit exists among the higher class of work- ■ng men in America. "The journeyman," he states, "frequently treats his helper v ith the greatest contempt. The mechanics in some trades consider themseh^s superior to those engaged in some others. Because seme working men are privileged to wear v. 1 ite linen shirts while at their work, they despise the labourer whose toil compels him to wear one made of wool or cotton. This spirit of caste has also gone over to their wives." What is true of the higher class working men in America is true of the same class in this country. It is to be seen in e-. cry large and small town, and even in villages. > Christmastide along the North Wales Coast was 01 uneventful character, and judging by appearances we should say that the number of v-s tors was not up to the average. Of course the leading hotels at, Colwyn Bay and Llandudno, as well as the hydros were well patronised, the at- traction no doubt being the entertainments provided by the management. Such enter- tainments have become a feature at this period of the year. Some people say that Welshmen are thriftless. There may be some little truth In the charge, but we do not believe that Welshmen are less thrifty than any other nation of Britishers. We have before us the financial returns of the Tontine Societies n Llandudno, Colwyn Bay, and Conway and District for the past year. The mem- bership numbers 1500, B1000 was paid to sick members, and about R2000 distributed at Christmastide after providing in a sub- stantial manner for a leserve fund. Such figures should prove most gratifying. At Llandudno it must be noted, a women's ton- tine has been inaugurated. Its membership, it is true, is not very strong as yet, but it promises to be a very successful Society, and it is conducted by the right people— ladies of influence who will inculcate the principles of thriftiness into the minds of the young women of the town. Why not inaugurate such a society in every town and village throughout the country? Considerable attention is still being given to the Church Commission's Report, not- withstanding that its bearing upon the pros and cons of Disestablishment is in- finitesimal. With regard to the demand for the withdrawal of the Report, the Home Secretary has not as yet announced his de- cision. One ground for the demand is that Sir John Williams altered his proofs after they had been signed, and another grievance is the note furnished by the Ven. Archdeacon Evans, the ground of complaint being that it was sent in after the lists were closed and without submission to the other mem- bers of the Commission. The probability of getting the report with- drawn by means of the course adopted by Sir D. 13rynmor Jones, who has sent a fovmal demand to the Home Office, is not regarded with much confidence, and two other courses are suggested, one being that the matter should be brought up by resolu- tion in the House of Commons, in the hope that the House will pass a quasi-instruction for the desired withdrawal. The otiher move is procedure against the Stationery Office. Application might be made for an injunction against that department of the adminstration. who would (if the injunc- tion were granted) be ordered to stop the publication of the report. But there are obstacles in the way, for no court would be likely to grant such an application, unless the most grave and serious reasons for such a course were proved. As we Bay, the Report has practically no bearing at all on the question of Disestablishment, the terms of reference having been interpreted in such a way as to exclude it from consideration, and, so far as Wales and Disestablishment are concerned we do not think it much mat- terg whether the report is withdrawn or not. Up to the present only the volume con- taining the report and the memoranda has been published. One volume of the evidence may be ready in January, but it is possible that -the othe- volumes will not be ready until a much later date. When complete, according to present arrangements, the full report of the Com- mission will consist of eight volumes--one containing the report and the memoranda prepared by various Commissioners, three containing minutes of evidence, one contain- ing subject and witness indices, and three containing statistical tables and the appen- dices about which there was so much dis- cussion from time to time. Mr Lloyd George's reference to France in the interview which he gave to a French journalist a day or two ago appears to have given considerable satisfaction to our Republican neighbours. Our French friends are exceedingly sensitive, and it al- waiys pleases them when a statesman o.f some other country complains of having been misunderstood by them. This proves to them that no neglect or disrespect has been intended on his part. Mr Chamber- lain had a method of complaining that was not at all to their liking. His admonition to them on a famous occasion to "mend their manners" cut very deep. But that is not Mr Lloyd George's way. By one French journal the sentiments expressed by the Chancellor of the Exchequer in the interview alluded to are described as having an importance equal to that of a diplomatic act, and light is thrown upon this remark bv another French writer, who tells us that the silence which has been preserved in England and France for some months in regard to the entente cordiale has been at- tributed to changes in the intentions of the British democracy. Mr Lloyd George did Europe good service by removing this mis- apprehension. Within a short time those who venerate the memory of him who has beeri( called "the greatest and most benefirent genius of the nineteenth century" will be celebrating the centenary of his birth, diaries Dickens worked hard all his life, but he left a large family, 'and he died (before copyright laws had) secured- to an author end those who come after him even Ibhe limited owner- ship of the creation* of his mind which they now give. To -celebrate tihe approaching anniversary a Dickens testimonial stamp has been printed and is sold for a penny through booksellers. If even a fraction of the owners of the fortnight million copies of the author's works extanrt? m Erng and America bought and affixed one of these to ea.ch volume they possess the total ou-in received wouud foe considerable, and thus sum the truisltees would administer as a world-wide tribute to the memory of the great novelist. Carol singling and the plygain seem to be getting out-of-date. Many years ago, carol singers could be heard rendering charming and melodious music in every town and vil- lage throughout the Principality. Twenty and thirty years ago, early morning services in the churches on Christmas Day was al- most general. It would be interesting to learn the reason why they have been dropped? Can it be that carol singing had become a money making affair by parties of young men and women who, in many in- stances, did not know how to conduct them- selves, and that the public became so dis- gusted as to express their protest by with- holding financial support? In his young dsys the writer remembers very well, that ycung people frequented the early morning service in the churches out of curiosity, and fur the sake of meeting each other. In seme cases their conduct was anything but creditable.

PERSONAL Sir Charles McLaren is leaving almost immediately for the Chateau de la Garoupe, his place at Cap Antibeb, near Cannes. -0-- The Portmadoc English Presbyterian Church has decided to invite the Rev W. T. Ellis, pastor of Garth Welsh Oalvinistic Methodist Church, Portmadoc, to under- take the pastorate jointly with that of Garth. -0-- Mr J. Edwin Hughes has been appointed Local Government Board auditor for North Wales in succession to Mr William Griffith, promoted to Lancashire. Mr Hughes, in addition to his other qualifications, has a practical knowledge of Welsh. a For the National Eisteddfod at Wrexham the subject of the ode for the chair will be "Y Mynydd" ("The Mountain"), and the adjudicators selected are Pedrog and Berw; for the crown poem, subject "Gerallt Cymro" (Giraldus Cambrensis), and adjudi- cators Professor Anwyl and the Revs Ben Davies and John Jenkins. 0 Mr William Griffith, Local Government Board auditor for North Wales, has been promoted to take charge of one of the Lan- cashire districts, and he will be succeeded by Mr J. Edwin Hughes, eon. of the late M,r Thomas Hughes, clerk to the Menai Bridge District. Council. Mr Hughes former- ly served under Mr Griffith in the North Wales district, but latterly he has been en- gaged in Yorkshire. The following is taken from Saturday's "London Gazette" — The Devonshire Regiment: Maj.-Gen. G. M. Bullock" C.B., General Officer Commanding West Riding Division (T.F.), Northern Command, to be 'Col., vice Maj.-Gen. the Hon. Sir S. Mos- tyn, K.C.B., transferred to the Royal Welsh Fusiliers (Dec. 9).-The Royal Welsh Fusi- liers: Maj.-Gen. the Hon. Sir S. Mostyn, K.C.B., from the Devonshire Reg., to be Col., vice Gen. Sir E. G. ffiulwer, G.C.B., deceased (Dec. 9). On Saturday, in his eigihwV 3econd year, the Rev Hugh Williams, a we'l known and much respected Oalvinistic Methodist minis- ter in Anglesey, passed away at Crwalch mai, Anglesey, after a short illness He had been in the ministry for fifty five years, and probably no one had preach- oftener in the courtby. He very rat ely wont out of Anglesey. His wife (daughter of the late Rev John Charles, Gwaichmai), died two years ago. Mr Will ams leaves two sons, one of whom was at hornet with him. The other is the Rev Thcmsa Charles Wilhanw, Meaiai Bridge. Mr (Llewelyn Williams, M.P., an inti- nate friend of ivir Lloyd George, has made some accurate political forecasts in times past. His latest is that the Home Rule Bill will not be introduced until the second session of the New Parliament, and that the whole of the 1912 sittings of Parliament will be given up to it. As stated in our last issue Mr Williams advocates that Dises- tablishment should be proceeded with dur- ing the 1911 session,, this being practically the onlv opportunity we shall get of passing the Bill durii^g the lifetime of the preeent Parliament. Mr Ellis Griffith, K.C., and Mrs Griffith spent Christmas at Llandudno. The funeral took place at Portmadoc, on Monday, of Mrs Roberts, wife of the Rev J. J. Roberts (Iolo Caernarfon), mother of the Rev John Roberts, pastor of the Da- vieis Street Church, Liverpool. Mrs Ro- berts was 64 years of age. The funeral of the late Rev J. E. Davies. Pfoayfbrym, retired reottar of Llwyngwril, near Barmouth, took place on Thursdav at fLlangelynin Churchyard. The officiating clergy Archdeacon. Miller, Bedford the Rev W. Owen, Llanelltivd; and the present rector, the Rev D. T. Davies. The taW rector was 85 yeiars of age, and one of the oldest clergy in the Bangor diocese. He had recently resigned the benefice of Llwyn- gwril, where he ibad been rector tor 45 years. It is stated tha.t ,tlhe late rector's residence, in which there is a fine library. Is to become a home of rest for the clergy or the Bangor diocese. Dr R. James H/ughes, Denlbigh, died itl London on Thursday at the age of 43 years. Dr Hugihes was removed to London an Tuieedajv for the purpose 01 undergoing an operation, 'but passed away before being operated upon. Dr Hughes was a son of the late Mr Wm. Hughes, Rhuddlan, and a nephew of the late Dr J. R. Hughes, for many years coroner for West Denbighshire, to whose practice he succeeded seme years ago. He was senior hon. medical officer to the Dentbighahiro Infirmary, and wae also medical officer to several friendly societies in the district. He leanres- a widow, but no family. Dr R. Hughes, Abergele, and Mr rvv-, F. HJughes, veterinary surgeon, Den- bigh, are brothers of the late Dr Hughee.

CARNARVON For prioee of House and Steam Coal in truck loadis, apply to E. Davies and' Sons, Colliery Agents, Coaoh Builders, etc., Crown Street, Carnarvon. COLLECTING BAGS.—Mra Dr Lloyd Ro- berts has presented eight collecting bags to Christ Church. They were utilised for the first time on Christmas Day. 'POLICE !COURT.-At. a. special Police Court on Tuesday morning, a tramp named John Caesey was sent to prison for a month for having been drunk and disorderly. RESIGNATION.At the last meeting of the Gwyrfai Council, the Surveyor, Mr John Griffith, resigned after eleven years' service. The resignation will take effect in three months, when Mr Griffith will emigrate to Vancouver. Much regret was expressed in the Council at his decision. CANTATA.—At St. Mary's Church, on Sunday evening (Christmas Day), the can- tata "Prince of Light" (Ashford). was per- formed by the St. Mary's Choir (assisted by a full orchestra), under the leadership of Mr Pugh Griffith, solicitor (choirmaster and organist), who also presided at the harmon- ium. The solos were well rendered by the following: — Soprano, Miss Cissie Roberts I and Miss Alice Ellen 'Robertte; contralto, Miss Helen Griffith. Segontium Terrace; tenor. Mr W. Watkin Williams; bass. Mr W. L. Williams. The large congregation were well pleased with the singing, stating that it was the best they had listened to for a long time. The Vicar (Rev J. W. Wynne Jones, M.A.) conducted a short ser- vice prior to the performance of the can- tata. The cantatla will be repeated on Sunday evening.—At 6 a.m. the Holy Com- munion was celebrated. About 50 communi- cants were present. A children's service was also held at 2.30 p.m. The Vicar an- nounced that the formal opening of the church will take place on February 2nd, when it is expected that the Bishop of Ches- ter will be present.—Severaa carols were also sung at Llanbeblig and St. David, s Churches morning and evening.—At Christ Church on Christmas Day there was a ser- vice of song in the morning. 8 Ix{ in the evening a portion of the Mej-eiah" was suing. The soloists were Mr R. B. Jones and Mr Teddy Owen. whilst Mr John Williams presided at the organ. The service was taken by the Rev R. Hughes. CHRISTMAS CONCERT.—A first-class musical entertainment was provided at the Guild Hall on Monday night when the annual concert in connection with the Caersalem Baptist Church was held. These Christmas concerts have enjoyed great popularity, which, despite powerful counter attractions, shows no signs of waning. The secret of their success lies in the fact that the promoters are careful to engage artistes of talent and repute. This year the sop- rano was Miss Elizabeth Hall, of Burry Port, winner at the London National Eis- teddfod the contralto was Miss Ceridwen Price, Hhymney; the tenor was Mr Watkin Hughes, who was a double winner at the Llangollen National Eisteddfod; and Mr Fllis Evans., who won at the Colwyn Bay National Eisteddfod, was the bass. The programme also included violin solos by Miss Gwendolen Evans. and recitations by little Master R. A. Hughes, Dinorwic- street, whose dramatic style brought the hcuse down. The programme was as fol- lows:—Quartette, 'Regular Royal Queen," Misses Hall and Price, Messrs Hughes and Evans; song, "Nant y Mynydd." Miss E. Hall; duett, "Arwyr Cymru Fvdd." Messrs Evans and Hughes; song, "The Enchan-

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SHORTHAND.—Pitfhan's elementary. cer- tificate has been, secmpd hy William Wil- j lianas, Caeathraw; XVfllie H. Roberts, St. J Helen's Street; Richard Hughes, 88, Pool Street; W. H. Barlow, 44, Chapel Street; j Bobert O. Jones, 19, New Street, and Howell J. Williams, HenwaJia. Terraoe. SUCCESS.—Miss Ditvs Morgan, daughter of Mr and M:rø W. Morgan, Sea View, has, taken diplomas both in the Swedish and German systems of physical culture, and is now a member of the British College of Physical Education. Mies Morgan is an old pupil of the local Gouiity,School. Last sum- mer she took a oourse at Naae. PENDJREF CHAPEL. — The time-hon- J oured preaching anniversary of Pendref Con- gregtationel Chapel took place on Sunday and Monday night. The ministers who officiated I were the Revs T. E. Thomas (Coedpoeth). and Edward Jones, M.A., B.D. (Rhyl). Pro-1 baWy this will1 be the last Christmas Day preaching service at Pendref 'Chapel. For some years the congregations have been ex- tremely small. MUSICAL SUCCESS- — At the Tecent local exainrination of Trinity Co!lege of Music, London, the following pupils of Mr John Williams, organist of Christ Church, were successful:—Organ, senior, pass Lizzie Williams (71 marks). Intermediate, pass: Griffith D. Roberts (74 marks). Junior,! pass, Nellie Davies (76). Pianoforte, inter-1 mediate, paes: Nellie Davies (66). Junior, honours: Owen Hughes (83). Junior, pass: Annie Edwards (70). Preparatory, pases: tEva Julian Williams (76). CHRISTMAS EVE CONCERT.—At the Y.M.C.A. Concert HaH tai Saturday, the' usual Christmas Eve concert was held, un-1 del" the presidency of Mr W. P. Ellis. The programme was ably sustained by the fol- j lowing:—Miss A. Moreton Jones, L. M. Jones and Nellie Morgan. Messrs T. Jones (Castle View), T. Jones (Tithebarn Street), I James Hughes, and loan H. Lloyd. Mr I Jamas Hughes was declared the winner in an Interesting competition, Mr J. Wynne Parrying adjudicating. The accompanists were Miss Nellie Morgan and Messrs G. D. Roberts and Willie Davies. "THE BOY TENOR."—The following extract from an American newspaper has reference to Mr Johnme"Evans, son of Captain J. Evans, of this town:—"After being delayed nearly 14 hours by missing train connections at Buffalo, N.Y., Johnnie Evans, the 'boy tenor,arrived in time to open his engagement at the Hippodrome last evening. His opening was warmly wel- ccmed by the patrons. Having held high- salaried engagements in different parts of Canada, California, and New York State, pnd won second prize in the tenor solo com- petition at the Seattle World's Fair, it will be a rare treat for Zanesville people to hear this 'boy tenor' at the popular price ff 10 cents. He is to be an added feature to the regular programme, his engagement lasting wily till the first of the year. tress," Miss Ceridwen Price; song, "Big Ben," Mr Ellis Evans; song, "Softly Sighs," Miss E. Hall; song, "Gay Hussar," Mr Watkin Hughes; duett, "In the Spring- time," Misses Hall and Price; recitation, "Carlo" Master R. A. Hughes; violin solo, N i58 Gwendolen Evans; solo, "Honour and Arms," Mr Ellis Evans; song, "Canwyll fy llygaid wyt ti," Miss Ceridwen Price; solo, "Sound an Alarm," Mr Watkin Hughes; song, "Good Bye," Miss E. Hall; song, "Rhys ap Goronwy," Mr Ellis Evans; song, "It was a Dream," Miss Ceridwen Price; duett, "Love Divine," Miss Hall and Mr Hughes; quartette, "Good Evening," Misses Hall and Price, Messrs Hughes and Evans. The duties of accom- panist were efficiently carried out by Mr Orwig Williams. The chair was occupied by Mr Charles A. Jones, who, in a few in- troductory remarks, said the town should feel deeply indebted to the friends at Caer- salem Mr providing such splendid concerts every Christmas. At the close a vote of thanks to the chairman was proposed by Mr Richard Roberts, and seconded by Mr D. T. Edwards. The secretarial work con- nected with the concert was done by Mr Thomas, Castle House. PRESENTATION TO AN ODD- FELLOW.-On Monday, Mr Cadwoladr Da- vies, Menai Bridge, a well known Oddfellow, was presented with a handsome illuminated address by the Oddfellows (M. U.) of the Carnarvon District, whose annual meeting was held on that day at the Prince of Wales Hotel. After the business meeting the re- preventatives of the numerous lodgee in the district. sat down to dinner. Bro. R. G. Pritchard, Bethesda, presided, and the com- p&ny numbered about forty. Bro. Owen Williams, Llanberis, explained that the din ner had been arranged with the object of making a presentation to Bro. Cadwaladr Davies, Menai Bridge, who had been corres- ponding secretary of the district for many years, in recognition of his valuable services to the Order. When the suggestion was first made that Mr great servicea should be recognised, the matter was taken up with the greatest enthusiasm by the sec- retaries and other officers of the district. Jit was fjefo that no one had done more to further the interests of Oddfellowship in the L'.a;-narvon District than Mr Davies, and the least they could do was to show their appreciation of the work he had done. [Bro. H. R. Parry, Cesarea, remarked tha-b Mr I Da/viea had been corresponding secretary of the disttict,for twenty-two years, and dur- ing that period he had always been most readv to give advice when difficulties had arisen in connection with any of the lodges. Bro. Herbert Hughes, Bethesda, said that. Oddfellows generally had the greatest res pect for Mr Davies, who had made his in- fluence felt upon1 the district. Though the intrinsic value of the presentation might not be great, the feeling that prompted it WM deep and sincere (hw, heafr). Bro. W. Jones; Bangor, dwelt briefly upon the ex- cellent services rendered by Mr Davies, and BTO. William Jones, Carnarvon, made the presentation, whieh. as already stated, took the form of an illuminated address, which bore testimony to the good work done by Mr Davies in the interest of Oddfellowship. Mr Jones dilated upon the service rendered by Mr Davies. who. he said, occupied an .ou.our.a.ble position in the world of Odd- fellows. There was not a man that was more respected, and he was as popular in the A.M.C. as in the Carnarvon district. The more they knew Mr Davies the more they admired him (hear. hear). Bix). Cad- waladr Davies. who was greeted with cheers, returned thanks for the presentation. He said that every man liked to know that his services were being appreciated. He had been an Oddfellow for over forty years, and had always done what oould to fur- ther the interests of the Manchester Unity (hear. hear). He had held various import- ant offices in the Carnarvon distinct, and had been concerned in the opening of the majority of the lodges in the district. Real Christianity meant helping one another. and that was the great? principle underlying Oddfellowship. Every Oddfellow ought to be his brother's keeper (hear, hear). Sub- sequently the business meeting of the dis- trict was resumed. CAROL SINGING. — At Bodfan on ihursdav night a number of carols were sung b >' a choir under the leadership of Mr Giiffith Roberts. WE.DDING.-The marriage of Mr W. HouM Parry, ot Wahhamstow. London son of Mr and Mrs Henry Parry, Glenicoe, St. Helen'&-tetrraice, to Miss Bea.trice M. Yeoman, only daughter of Mir C. Yeoman, boot manufacturer, Bristol, was solemnised o** Tuesday, at the Wesley Memorial Cha- pel, Bryant s Hill, Bristol. The honeymoon is being spent at Rhyl and Carnarvon. ALA LAS FOOTPATH'.—The gates fixoc: at the upper end of Ala Las footpath, which leads from Bangor-road, over the ra-ilway bridge, to the seashore, were this week re- moved and placed in an adjoining field, Evidently this has probably been done upon tlie instructions of Messrs Ni^bet, Daw, and Nisbet. solicitors, from whom a letter was read at the last meeting- of the Town Coun- cil, stating that it was their intention to remove, the gates. The Council then in- structed the Town Clerk to reply that the gatee were put up by the Corporation, and that the path was a public path, which was repaired bv the Corporation. The matter will be full'\< discussed, no doubt, at the monthly meeting to be held next week. It seems that the question that will have to be decided is whether the path is public or not. ♦YUJLErPIDE SO)CTAiL.—A Yuletide so- tcjjaj entertainment Wié4S given on Thurs day night, at the Guild Hall,- under the auspices of Shiloh Chapel. A large "Christ, mas tree," loaded with prizes and presents, proved a great attraction; the "refresh ment" ctajl as well as the "fruit and farm produce" stall, had a very brisfc time, and their contents were completely cleaired out. A choir under the leadership of Mr David Williams, precentor, chanted dome pretty Welsh and Breton airs (Mr R,. Bryan's ar- rangement). Songs were rendered by Misses laJKe Evans. Owen, and Mr loan H. Lloyd, whilst Mr W. R. Davies, organist of Shiloh Chapel, was accompanist. Mr R- D. Wil- liams, Porthyraur, very kindly provided a most interesting series of lantern views, and a highly successful ppotgramme was con eumated by Messrs Davies and Billing's en- thralling pictures of loving man a.nd woman, given by these gentlemen, for this occasion, free of charge. The hall was densely maxsked, so that there will be a substantial balance of profits. HARE HUNTING.—The beagles belong- ing to Mr J. E. Greaves (Lord Lieutenant) met on Tuesday last at Oefn Cood Lodge. A big field appeared, including the Master. A hare was found at Cefn Coed soon after the start was made. It was. however. IÜl!t. after a short run. A second hare was found, but. after a good run. this also was lost owing to bad sc-ent. Half an hour later a third hare was found, and it provided ex- cellent sport, the scent by now appearing to be better. The, hounds were in full cry for at least half an hour. The hare took to the road, and doubled back to where it was first founds It was again put. up.-and followed along Llanfaglan Road to a crossing, when it passed through a field again, and. being hard pressed, took to the Gwyrfai Raver, where there was 'heavy water, and was there lost. It being then nearly four o c ock, and the light failing, the bounds were ordered home. All excellent dayV sport, was pro- vided. NET FISHING.—On behalf of men en- .Eraged in the fishing industry. Councillor Gwyneddon Davies and the Town Clerk (Mr R. 0. Roberts) on Saturday accompanied a deputation to a meeting of the Seiont and Irwyrfai Board of Conservators to plead for a relaxation of the bye-laws. These bye- laws oriirinallv prohibited net fishing in the Menai Straits during the close season for ealmom. but as this was regarded as a restric tion which hit the industry very hard a change was made exempting the Anglesey side of the Straits and a certain portion of the Carnarvon side. Recently, however, a number of men were prosecuted for fish- ing in a part of the Straits comprised in the area, and this also. in the opinion of the fishermen, constituted a grievance tending to deprive them of their means of livelihood. Captain N. P. Stewart presided over the Board. In the course of the discussion the opinion waz, expressed that as the bveliaws had had the sanction of the Board of Agri- culture and Fisheries the Board had ac-ted irregularly in making any concession. This aspect of the matter was afterwards pointed out to the deputation, who agreed to reduce their case to writing with a view to its be- ing submitted to an inspector of the Board of Agriculture and Fisheries at an inquiry to be held short'y- iMAIRRTAGtE. —A large concourse of peo- ple assembled at Pendref Chapel on Wed- nesday morning on the occasion of the mar- riage of Miss Bronwen Evans, fourth daugh- ter of Mr Beriah' Gtwynfe Evans, to Mr James M. Williams, Holton-road Cbuncil Schools, Bta-rry. The bridesmaids were Miss Nellie M. Evans (sister of the bride) and Miss Kate Williams, Llanwrtyd (sister of the bridegroom!, and Mr J. H. Taylor, of Neath (cousin of the bridegroom), and Mr Myrddin Evans (brother of the bride) acted as best men. The bride was given away bv her father. Tt was a quiet but pretty wedding. The pastor of the church (the Rev Bryniag Roberta) officiated, and Lohen- grin's wedding mardh was played by IVfc" Ri- chard Prichard. On leaving the church the party was met by a thick downpour of con- fetti and rice. Subsequuenltliy a reception was held at Penybryn, the home of the bride's parents, and the wedding guests in- cluded Miss Griffith, of Morristown; Pro- fessor Timothy Lewis, Aberystwyth; Mr W. E. Williannjsl, Segonltium-terrace; Mr, MTØ and Master J. Evans, Abergele: Mrs Thomas, Birmingham; Miss Frances C. Evans. and Rev LI. Bryn;og Roberts. Professor Lewis proposed the health of the bride and bridegroom, and the bridegroom, responded. Mr Jack Evans proposed the toafct of the bridesmaids, which was re- sponded to by Mr Taylor. A number of ooneratulatory telegrams was received. and among the bardic tributes were the follow- ing: I Bronwen ferch bur ei banes,—a i gwr, Boed byd gwyn, di-ormes, Ar eu llwybr, er bri a lies. Gwened y nef yn Un bur anwyl yw Bronwen,—ac anwyl, Genym ei igwr llawen; Duw lor a Thad, dyro'th wen Fir ddyddiau i'r dda.u oo.dien.Eifionydd f Various Welsh emblems, the Royal Arms of Wales, the leek, the mistletoe, oak leaves and acorns had been worked on the wedding cake, together with the bride and bride- groom's initiate enclosed in a wreath ot flowers. After the breakfast the bride and bridegroom motored to the Cambria-n coast for their honeymoon. wrw 1AVILTON. —During this week Mr Wildiaan has excelled 'himself in catering for the pubhe. In our last week's issue we stated that our readers could expect to see splendid talent at the Pavilion this week, and we are confident that not one who went there came away disappointed. Aerian and Uisfcara in their tra.peze wet are again the favourites, ifchejy are looted upon now as old mends, having visited during the past 14 years. The SarntSialens in their native costumes and rendering of Tvroiean sieging, etc., a.re splendid, and the Rellong' -Bros. performance is neat and classy. Next week. as will be seen by our advertisement columns, we are again promised a. good pro- gramme of varieties. <Mr Wildman informs us that he has engaged at considerable ex- pense for the week commencing January 14th. 1911. La Belle Duchess, with her won- derful boxing horses, stabling for which has already been engaged. There will t.e skat- ing i I]. the morning and afternoon, and the variety entertainment in the evening until further notice. Prices of admission will be 3d, 4d and 6d. LLANBERIS FREA'CfflNG Il'lESTIVA!Ú-The Inde- pendents held their annual preaching festi- val on Saturday, when powerful sermons were delivered by the Rev John Owen (Dyfnallt) and the Rev R. 0. Hughes, Pres. wyMa. SUOaESSL—We aj-e pleased to learn of the success of Dr F. H. Jones. Boderwydd, in securing the degteesi of M.R.C.S. and M.R.C.P. At present he is the principal surgeon at the Royal Infirmary, Preston. PORTMADOC DEATH OF MRS J. J. ROBERTS.—On Thursday of last week the death occurred of Mrs J. J. Roberts, the wife of the Rev J. J. Roberts (Iolo Caernarfon), at the age of 64 years. The deceased ladv, who had been ailing for a long period, was very popular and highly esteemed by the mem- bers of Tabernacle Chapel, where her husband was pastor for thirty years, and in the town generally. She was an active member of the Women s Temperance Association. Some time ago she formed a branch of the Young Women's Association in the town, and acted as president for the lIst two years. Mrs Roberts was born in Fourcrosses, and married about 37 vears ago. Her body-was laid to rest at Port- madoc on Monday, when the Revs David Roberts, Abersoch, and G. Parry. Borth, officiated at the funeraL Wreaths were sent by the ladies of the Tabernacle Chapel, doling .Women's Association, Women's Tempieranoe and Aldermjarf J Jones Morris. Votes of condolence with the family were passed at the Salem and Tabernacle Churches on Monday night there were present at the funeral,' the Rev nj + ,(hrasbandl- the Rev John Mr n wl(sdn)' Dr Walter Williams, ytr R ien S°lwyn Bay '(brothers); >lr Roland Edward, Fourcrosses; Mr Daniel t°™S; J_.Meurig Roberte; Mr John U n J Richard Davies, Talysarn Mr Richard Davies; Mr Jonxthan Davies JP- £ R *LIoyd P' BETHESDA OOUNTY SCHOOL EISTEDDFOD.—As usual this school enaed the Christmas term by playing two matches against the old wfliS'r^nC' i holding the annual Eistedd- °^+i 1? P°tba11 ma-tun against the boys and the hockey match against the girls were played on Wednesday, and resultli ?n tZ wills for the school. In the evening the school staff entertained the old pupils to tea, and they were joined by the school teams and some of the senior boys and girls. On Ihiixsday evening the Eisteddfod was held in the spacious new school halL The proceedings were presided over by the headmaster, Mr D. J. Williams. M.A., and tihte various competiltibns ji^digW by the teachers Misses Lake. C. E. Davies, M. M Williams, and Messrs \V. R. Jones, J. Em- rys Jones, Wm. Hughes, and R. Jones. Dfwert. Awards.: —iLyric, "A iSuanmer or Winter Scene:" J. R. Morgan. Blarnk verse, "LleweJyn to his Soldiers:" J R. Morgan. Ohoosang the most beautiful Welsh stanza J. H. Jones, Tregarth; Jen- nie Jones, Douglas lyill. Song, "Snow," open to old pupils: Richard Williams. Es- say, "A Summer Dream:" J. R. Morgan, Bennett Williams, Aber. Translation into Engtlish prose, Ceiriog's "Nant y Mynydd: Blodwen Thomas. Idris Gmffydd, Alun Ro- berts. InSto Welsh prose, Wordsworth e "Daffodils:" Elia6 Jones, Blodwen Tho- mas, Ellen J., Dvans. Into English prose a paragraph of "Bardd Cwsg:" Elias Jones, J. R. Morgan, Robert Jervis. Recitation: Louisa Williams. Pen and ink sketch of a statue to a Welsh Prince: T. J. Roberts, J. O. Williams. Sketch of an eminent mane tace: Albert W'illriarate., Needle- work The Red Dragon in any design: Paulina Roberts, Maggie Ann Rowlands^ Rosette in the seven colours of the school: Maggie Edwards, Jennie Moms. Motto in black and pink: Maggie Edwards. ISolo, "Mytfanwy of Dinas Bran Nellie Tbomas> Myfanwy Williams. Pianoforte solo: Ffrancon Thomas. Annie G. Jones, Jennie Ann Morris. lOhåef choral. "Mc-n of Har- lech:" 1, Reds, led by J. R. Morgan; 2, Violets, led by W. Hughes. A most suc- cessful evening was brought to a close by Nellie Thomas singing the Welsh National Anthem and God Slave the King, Mr R. Jones-Owen presiding at the piano. BEAUMARIS OPENING OF THE NEW CHURCH MOOM.—On Friday aafternoon the Church Room, which has been ouilt in connelction with St. Mary's Church, was formally opened. A short service was held at the ohurdh at 2.3D, conducied by the Rector. the Rev Hjarry J. Morran, M.A., and the Rev D. E. Evans, B.A. (curate), the Bene- diction being pronounoed by the Lord Bis- hop of Bangpr, who was accompanied by ihis chatpltajn, R^v Win. Williams, M.A. Immediately after the service clergy and congregation proceeded to the room, which has been built in Steeple Lane, under the shadow of the church at the weetern end of the churchyard. The rector in opening the proceedings said that the room might be said to have been 11 years in building, for the first amount placed to the credit of the building fund was £4.0, the result of & monthly collection during that period from the Sund" v School children. E, paid & high tribute to the architect, Mr F. Bellis, and the contractor (Mr Jiames Hughes, Beau- maris), and his staff, stating that with the exception of the stained glass windows, the whiole otf the work had been executed by local labour. Mr Morgan said he was un- able to state exactly their financial position that afternoon, but rouigihiy the building of the room had cost £ 1410. and the amount received in donations came to £ >1578, so that a sum of about £30 only was required- to make them free of debt. 'He announced amid cheers that a generous donor, who de- sired to remain anonymous, had undertaken to bear the entire cost of the necessary fur- niture and equipment. Miss Ashurst had. been good to give a liandsome clook, and he had' photographic enlargements of tfour former rectors of the pa-ish, v-ith which to adorn the walls. The rector, in concluding, said that primarily the room was intemded for the holdicng of the Sunday School, but be trusted it might become the centre of the solcdal part of the Church work in the parish. The Lord TV ar> followed with a very practical discourse. He agreed with the remarks of the reo+'y as to the neiceBEitfv of developing th* social aspect- of Church life, and refererl to the much greater ac- tivity in this restart of the Nonconformist Brethren. THe frosted that the importance of fostering and -ocreafine- a lively interest in matters pertaining to mission work might find a prominent place in the work which was to be done in the room. After 11 vote of thanks had b^en nrofpoeed to the Bishop for comine to open the room. which: was moved and seconded respectively by ttthe two churchwardens. Dr W. iR. Beck and Mr Lloyd Williams, th* proceedings ter- minated with the singing of the National 'Anthem.