The Weekly News and Visitors' Chronicle for Colwyn Bay Colwyn Llandrillo Conway Deganwy and Neighbourhood

JOSEPH DICKEN, Cabinet Maker and Upholsterer, Etc. Dining and Drawing Room Suites from 5 to 29 G-uineas, full Suite complete. Bedroom Suites from 4 to 35 Guineas, full Suite complete. Oak, "Walnut, and Mahogany Sideboards, from 3 to 21 G-uineas. Inlaid Rosewood and Walnut, Overmantels, from 16/6 to 9 Guineas. Bedsteads, Bedding, Carpets, Linoleums, Gc. Drawing and Dining-room Suites reupholstered and made equal to new. One of the largest and most complete stocks in Wales. Estimates Free. Station Road, Colwyn Bay. 287—52 M.& J. WILLIAMS,; (PLAS MAWR), HIGH STREET, CONWAY. CABINET MAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, COMPLETE HOUSE FURNISHERS, IRONMONGERS, PICTURE-FRAME MAKERS, JOINERS, and OFFICE FITTERS. Undertakers. 252-52 It will Pay you to go there!" "WHERE!" J. JARED WILLIAMS' Glass, China and Earthenware Warehouse, Prospect House, Conway. 15 p.c. Cheaper than any other house in the county. Specialities: TOILET SETS, TEA SERVICES, DINNER SERVICES. List of Prices on Application 215- THE STEAMERS "ST. GEORGE,"and the "NEW ST. GEORGE," Weather and other causes permitting, are intended to run on one of the most beautiful rivers in Wales, between DEGANWY, CONWAY, AND TREFRIW, And the Mineral Springs in the Vale of Llanrwst, as under:- SE "T Leaves Leaves Ret. from Deganwy Conway Trefriw 28 Friday 8 45 a.m. 8 50 a.m. 11 0 a.m. 29 Saturday 9 0 — 9 15 11 40 I FARES: Fore End, 1' Cabin and Deck, 1/6; Return, 2/6. NOTE.—The Steamers will start from the Lancling Stage, at the North end of Conway Quay. and on their return will proceed as far as Deyanw.v, except those marked tDoubt- ful if Steamers will reach Tretriw,—Fares according to distance.

Births, Marriages, Deaths, &c. Announcements of Births, Marriages, Deaths, or In Memot-iam," are inserted at the following charge: One Shilling if prepaid; One Florin if booked. No announcement wi]] be inserted unless accompanied by the sender's real name and address (not for publi- cation, but merely as a guarantpe of good faith). DEATH. At Colwyn Bay, N. Wales, on Tuesday, 25th September, Edward John Alderman, (late of Forbury Grove, Kintbury) in his 84th year.

COLWYN BAY. SUNDAY SERVICES. Parish Church, Llandrillo.—English Services 11.0 a.m. and 6.30 p.m. Welsh Service, 9.30 air. Mid-day Celebration of the Holy Communion on the 1st Sunday in the month. Rev W. Venables Williams, M.A. Oxon., Vicar Surrogate. Mr. Bernard, Organist. This interesting Old Church, built in the 13th century, is H- mile from Colwyn Bay, on the Llandudno Road. St. Paul's (,hurch, Colwyn Bay.—All Seats are free. English Services: (Sundays) 8 a.m., Holy Com- munion 11 a.m., Service and Sermon 3.30 p.m., Litany (except on the last Sunday in the month, when there is a Children's Service at 3.0 p.m.) 7.0 p.m., lservice and Sermon; Sunday School, 2.30 p.m. Welsh Services 10.0 a.m., Service and Sermon in Mission Room; Sunday School, 2.30 p.m.: 6.0 p m., Service and Sermon in Mission Room. (Week-days) Daily Services at 11.0 a.m and 7.0 p.m.; Holy Communion on Saints' Days, after the 11.0 a m. Service, and on Thursdays. Sermon on Wednesday nights. Singing Practice on Friday nights at 7.30 p.m. Children's Meeting on Mondavs at 8 p.m. The Clergy: The Rev Canon Roberts. RA., Vicar. The Rev Meredith J. Hugbe-, F.R.H.S., and the Rev J. H. Astley, M.A., Curates. English Wesley an—St. John's,—'Hie Avenue.-Next Sunday morning 11.0. evening 6.30, Rev. ('. F. Richardson, LL.D., Rhyl. Prayer meeting, morning 10.15. Sunday School, afternoon 2.30. Wednesday evening, 7.0., Rev H. H. M'Cullagh. English Presbyterian. Next Sunday morning, 11.0. evening, 6.30, Rev John Edwards, Pastor. Sunday School, afternoon 2.30. Monda.y evening, 6.15, Band of Hope. Wednesday week-evening- service, 7 0. Thursday evening, 7.0, Young People Bible Class; 7.45, Y. P. S Christian Endeavour. Rev John Edwards, Pastor. English Co-a.,q?-eqatio?t ff I.- -Nloriti rig, 11.0, evening 7.0. Sunday School, afternoon 2.30. Monday evening, 7.30, Christrian Endeavour Society. Every Tuesday, 3.15, United Meeting for the promotion of Scriptural Holiness. Wednesday evening, 7.30 Rev Thomas Lloyd, Pastor. English Baptist Church-Next Sunday morning, 11.0; evening, 6.30. All seats free. Sunday School, after- noon, 2 30. Wednesday evening, at 7.30, Prayer and Bible Reading; all are cordially invited. presided over by the Rev H. T. Cousins, F.R.G S., Pastor. Society of Friends —Meeting for Worship, every First Day (Sunday) morning, at 11 15, at a room in Central Buildings, facing Station Road, Colwyn Bay. Open to the Public and Visitors. Congo Institute.—Divine Services, Sunday, 11.0 a.m.; 2.30 p.m.; and 6.30 p.m. Tuesday evening, a Prayer Meeting at 7. Services will be conducted by the Director, one of the Tutors, or some other Minister, and occasionally some of the students will take part. All are cordially invited. Visiting hours for friends and visitors every wf-ek day. from 2.30 to 3 30. THE NEW PIER.-It is reported that the pro- moters of the new Pier at Llandrillo-yn-Rhos, have been neg-otiating with Dr Roland Rogers, Bangor, for his services next season as Conductor of the Concerts which it is intended to hold in the Pavilion on the Pier. It is understood that Dr Rogers has accepted the post. VOLUNTEER BAZAAR.— "N" COMPANY (COLWYN BAY) 2ND V.B. ROYAL WELSH FUSILIERS.-We are asked to announce that the date of the post- ponement of this Bazaar, which was to have been held on the 14th and 15th inst, has been fixed for Wednesday and Thursday, the twenty- first and twenty-second days of November next. An Entertainment in connexion therewith, will also be given on the following evening, November 23rd. Further particulars will be given in due course. THE WELSH CONGREGATIONAL CHAPEL.— Next Sunday Week, Oct. 7th, the Rev. John Evans will enter upon the duties of the pastorate of the Welsh Congregational Chapel, Colwyn Bay, the ordination services, (at which the Rev Dr Herber Evans, will be present) taking place later in the month. The new pastor is a native of Llechryd, Cardiganshire, and has passed the first B.A. Examination of the London University. -Next Sunday the pulpit will be occupied by the Rev R. J. Williams, of Llandudno. THE OXFORD LOCALS.—We are desired to announce that the Right Hon. Sir George Osborne Morgan, Bart., Q.C., M.P., has consented to distribute the Prizes and Certificates earned this year. The function will take place at the Public Hall, on Friday afternoon, 19th October, and will be (as in previous years) of an entirely public character. THE RHOS C.M. SUNDAY SCHOOL TREAT.—The Sunday School of Rhos C.M. Chapel, had their outing on Wednesday, September 19th, to Llan- fairfechan, and it was greatly enjoyed by young and old alike. Tea having been partaken of, a visit was made to the neighbouring places of interest, an after having thus spent and enjoyable time, all returned home safe but tired LAST SATURDAY'S GRAND CONCERT. On Saturday, September 22nd, a grand concert was given, at the Public Hall, Colwyn Bay, by Mr D. Ffrench Davis, the eminent harpist, and the follow- ing artistes, all of whom sustained their parts in making the concert a thorough success :-Miss Kate Cutler, who filled the place of Miss Fanny De Boufflers Miss Emillie Lloyd, contralto Mr A. Barrett (of the Manchester Concerts), solo violin Mr G. F. Collinson (of Sir Charles Hallé's Orchestra), solo violoncello Miss Ffrench Davis and Mr D. Ffrench Davis, harp; Miss Ffrench Davis, accompanist. DEATH OF MR ALDERMAN.—We announce with regret the somewhat sudden death, at Colwyn Bay, of Mr Alderman, who passed away (after a very brief illness) on Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 25th, at the ripe age of 84. The deceased gentleman had been a notable owner of horses in his time. He made a hobby of collecting whips, and was a well-known resident of Colwyn Bay, the attractions of which he was never tired of extolling. He was keenly interested in all that pertained to St. Paul's Church, and for many years displayed great interest in the Sunday School annual prize-giving. COLWYN BAY POST OFFICE. The HEAD OFFICE is in Station Road. Hours of attendance :—For sale of Postage Stamps, Postal Orders, Payment of Postal and Money Orders, Sav- ings Bank, Annuity and Insurance Business, Issue of Licenses, from 7 a.m. to 8.45 p.m. Sundays, from 8 to 10 a.m. (for sale of Stamps and Registration of Letters only). DELIVERIES OF LETTERS AND PARCELS. 7 a.m. Letters. 7 30 a m. Parcels. 2 p.m. Letters and Parcels. 7 p.m. Letters and Parcels. a.m. DESPATCHES.—WEEK DAYS. 8.30 General (Letters and Parcels.) 11 20 North Wales (Letters). 11.20 Manchester (Parcels). 11.50 General (Letters). Ireland. 11.50 Liverpool and Manchester, etc. p.m. 1.10 Llandudno. 1.40 Chester and forward places (Letters and Parcels). 7.30 General despatch of Parcels. 8.35 Box cleared for the night mail (Letters). With td. stamp up to 8.45 p.m. SUNDAYS (Letters): Box cleared at 8.35 p.m. With extra td. stamp, 8.45 p.m. TELEGRAPH OFFICE. WEEK DAYS From 8.0 a.m. to 9.0 p.m. SUNDAYS From 8 0 a.m. to 10.0 a.m. SUNDAYS From 8 0 a.m. to 10.0 a.m. THE HARVEST FESTIVAL AT ST. PAUL'S COLWYN BAY. On Wednesday evening, September 26th, the Harvest Festival was held at St. Paul's Church, Cohvvn Bay, which the ladies of the congregation had tastefully decorated. The preacher was the Rev J. A. Howell, M.A., Vicar of Penmaenmawr, who gave an excellent sermon to a large con- gregation. After the service, Gaul's favorite cantata, "Ruth," was very efficiently rendered by the choir, the soloists being Miss Lucy Porter, contralto; Miss Juckes, soprano; and Mr Samuels, bass. Each of the solos was beautifully rendered, and the choruses were given with great precision. The whole performance was a great success, and showed that there had been a thorough training by Dr M. Venables-Williams, their organist and choir-master. CONGO METEOROLOGICAL OBSERVATORY, COLWYN BAY. Week ending Sept. 22nd, 1894. Mean Temperature for the week .I Total Hours of Sunshine 18 hrs. 50 lnin Maximum^Temperature 63'3 Total Rainfall o'g in. Minimum Temperature 41*0 | Mean ¡- Maximum Minimum Daily Humidity. Sunshine. Rainfall. Temper- Temper- Temper- Per Inches. Wind, ature. ature. ature. Cent. H. M. Sunday 63-3 51-4 57-3 74 5 o Calm. Monday. 55-7 45-7 50-7 77 E. Tuesday. 59-1 51-3 55-2 83 N.E. Wednesday. 59'0 52'6 55-8 87 Calm. Thursday" 6o'2 45'2 52^7 84 i 30 E. Friday: 6r'8 46*0 53*9 74 9 10 S. E. Saturday" 58'6 41*0 49'0 77 3 10 '09 E. The humidity is given in percentages, 100 per cent, meaning that the air contains as much moisture as it can under the existing conditions of temperature and pressure. THE CONGO INSTITUTE BAZAAR. On Tuesday and Wednesday, September 25th and 26th, a grand bazaar was held. in the Public Hall, Colwyn Bay, to reduce (and, if possible, wipe out) the ^400 debt incurred by the Congo Institute extensions of the work at home and in Africa. The President, Secretary, and Treasurer, of the Bazaar Committee, were, respectively :— Mrs A. O. Walker, Nant-y-Glyn, Colwyn Bay Mrs E. Jones-Davies, Salop House, Colwyn Bay and Mrs J. B. Brasted, Old Colwyn. The stalls had been erected in a thoroughly workmanlike manner, by Mr Allen (Station Road), and had been tastefully decorated by a number of the many willing helpers desirous of aiding the Bazaar to the best of their abilities. At half-past two on Tuesday afternoon, the proceedings opened with the singing of the hymn Fall down, ye nations, and adore," and, after the Rev J. B. Brasted (Old Colwyn) had led in prayer, the RevW. Hughes, F.R.G.S., thanked all present for the sympathy and kindness shown to him and the Institute, and for their thought for Africa there had been already received the sum of £26 7s 3d in money. He then introduced Mr W. Howorth Cogswell, who, in opening the Bazaar, said that Mr Hughes was a very able conductor of the Institute, and he would like to do all he could to help forward the work. As a traveller for many years over foreign lands, but not as a missionary, he had seen nearly every people on the face of the globe, and had seen much of the manners and religions of many of them. He considered that Mr Hughes's methods were the best methods of missionary work, begun (as he beleived) at the right end of the stick. There could be no better method than bringing over some of the youths who were to be mission- aries in their own country, and to give each of them a trade. The Congo Institute, he was sure, would grow and be the germ of a missionary scheme such as none of those present could now imagine. This was, however, not a time for speaking—it was a time for action, and he would conclude by wishing success to the Institute of which Mr Hughes was so able a head. [Applause]. —The Rev W. Hughes then said that the ceremony was now at an end, and the Bazaar was now considered open. Selling then commenced and proceeded very briskly for some time, so briskly, indeed, through the attractiveness of the articles on sale and through the great capabilities as vendors displayed by the bevy of ladies attached to each stall, that the various stalls (six of which bore an African name) had considerably changed in appearance by the end of the first hour after the opening. Not only were the various departments of work well organised, but the Hall presented so attractive an appearance that those who merely came to look remained to buy. Evergreens played a leading part in the decorations, which were admirably planned. On the right of the Hall, after passing the Miscellaneous Stall, where soap and other commodities, were dispensed by Miss Bateson, Glenholme, and Miss A. Burwell, Lawson road, the visitor came to the Congo Stall, where the energetic Secretary and Treasurer were assisted by the following ladies:—Mrs Thomas, Kensington House the Misses Thomas (2), Seaforth Miss Lewis, Roumania House and Mrs Nunn, Murrivance. At this Stall the principal features were a magnificent dressed doll, which could say "mamma" and "papa," and a fine selection of Japanese and other Oriental china. Adjacent was the Cameroon Stall, where the list of salesladies was as follows :—Mrs and Miss Griffiths, Elianus Mrs and Miss Roberts, Fern Bank Mrs W. Roberts, Cystenyn Villa Miss Wilson, Miss Murray, and Miss Field, Rhos Abbey and Mrs Burwell, Lawson Road. Noteworthy here were an exquisite worked wool lamp-stand, ladies' shawls, and other woolwoork, glass model ships, and a nice assortment of macramd work. Next came the refreshment-room attached to the Calabar Stall. The refreshment-counter of this stall running not far short of the breadth of the building. Mrs Brackstone (Plasycoed) presided, and had ample assistance from the following, who were very attentive to the demands of an almost incessant stream of customers clamouring for the delicacies sold here :—Mrs Jones, Chester House; Miss Brackstone, Plasycoed Miss Williams, Talhaiarn House Miss Davies, Plasycoed Miss Ann Owen, Coedorros Miss Burwell, Lawson Road and Miss Thomas, Kensington House. Here, almost everything good and tempting in the way of refreshments, could be obtained from poultry and ham to grapes, cakes, jellies, bread- and-butter, and tea. There was also on sale a quantity of the following articles, presented by the firms named :-Ceylon tea and coffee, Mazawatee Tea Co. chocolate and cocoa, Messrs Fry and Messrs Cadbury; soap, Messrs Field mixed cream biscuits, Messrs Huntley and Palmer; and jellies, Messrs Goodall & Blackhouse. On the left side of the Hall, and fronting the refreshment room, was the African Curiosity Room (under the charge of the African Students) where the missionary-quilt sent (with over £ 69) by Mrs T. Evans, Temple of Fashion, Pontypridd, attracted much attention, many people leaving a shilling to have the privilege of having their initials worked on some still vacant square of the quilt, which, when completed, will be treasured as a memento at the Congo Institute. The quilt's worked centre, a portrait of Livingstone and the names of a number of deceased African missionaries, all surmounted by the words "Africa for Christ" and surmounting the words "These all died in faith," was designed and presented by J. Seivwright, Aberdeen. Around this, on every side, were a number of squares of calico (alternately red and white), upon each of which was worked a name or initials, each being accompanied by a donation of one shilling. Among the squares was one bearing the name S. Spurgeon," worked by the widow of the late Rev C. H. Spurgeon. Next to the Curiosity Room was the Liberian Stall, where, beside other articles, a fine selection of children's dresses, and some beautiful netted work done by an old lady aged over eighty, were being effectively shown by the following ladies Miss Wilson, Mrs Johnson, and Miss Dyos, London Mrs Dr Rutter, Colwyn Bay Miss Sarah Parry, Llanelian; Miss Annie Roberts, Bryn Person and Miss Elizabeth Williams, Tan LI an. At the Lagos Stall, which came next, a great attraction was a beautiful canary, and among other articles very tastefully displayed were some handsome hand-painted umbrella- stands, fancy tables; vases, and a good selection of useful and fancy articles. At this stall, the ladies (who all seemed very successful) were Miss Owen and Miss Thomas, Coed Orros Mrs Llew. Jones. Old Colwyn Miss Jones. Ty newydd Miss Owen, Bodwrog; Miss Williams, Queen's Buildings Mrs R. J. Lewis, London House. Colwyn; and Miss Owen, Willow Bank. Between the Lagos Stall and the door, the intervening space was devoted to a Rifle Range, under able superintendence of Mr James Burwell (Lawson- road) and Mr T. O. Griffiths (Elianus). In the centre of the Hall, cut flowers in great variety, interspersed with fruit, all very tastefully arranged, were displayed at the Accra Stall, where also a handsome collection of crockery was shown by Miss Paterson, Cheviotdale; Mrs Phillips and Miss Lockhart, Glenroy and Miss Critchley, Llan- stephan. During the afternoon, the Band of the N (Cohvvn Bay) Company 2nd V.B.R.W.F. (Mr John Davies, Bandmaster) played at intervals, and Miss Lallie Williams, Llandudno, favoured the audience with a song, Miss Lambert gave the violin solo Trovertore," in a manner which left nothing to be desired. In the later afternoon, the sales of useful articles perceptibly slackened, whilst the refresh- ment counter and tea room were being extensively patronised. After this lull in the business transacted at the other stalls, sales became briskier, especially when the entertainments commenced. Music was enjoyed at intervals. Mr Burwell and Miss Burwell rendered an artistic duett, and similarly delighted their appreciative audience the following evening. Mr Chaplin gave panoramic views, and exhibited on the screen sundry photographic views, notably one of the Colwyn Bay steam-roller "gone wrong" by the wayside this entertainment drew and delighted large audiences, and was pronounced an unmitiga- ted success. Songs were given by Miss Morris, Mr J. Conway, Mr Llew. Jones, and others, and the Congo Students gave pictorially illustrated recitations, which were warmly applauded. The first day's receipts were eventually announced to be £85 IOS gd. On Wednesday afternoon, the bazaar was opened by County-Councillor John Porter, who briefly addressed the assembly on the grand work of the Institute, and how it was to be successfully accomplished. Mrs Porter then declared the bazaar opened, and all set to work at the great business of transferring value to the visitors in exchange for money handed over to the many helpers who had kindly undertaken to receive it on behalf of the Institute. The musical proceedings had been very well arranged, competent artistes giving vocal and instrumental items in a manner which charmed the audience privileged to hear them. Songs were given by Miss Lake, Mr Llew. Jones, Miss Morris, and Mr John Conway a violin solo by Miss Lambert and a pianoforte duett, a clever performance of the overture to "L'ltaliana in Algeri," by Mr and Miss Burwell. Mr Chaplin exhibited to sections of the audience, scenes in the Isle of Man, Ireland, and other countries. At the close of the second day's proceedings, it was announced that the takings had been £ 40 (a total for the two days of ^125), and that there would be a supplementary sale the following (Thursday) evening, from six till ten.

OLD COLWYN. Parish Church, Coliuyn.—English Services (Sundays), Holy Communion: Every Sunday 8 a.m., and first Sunday in the month after morning- service. Holy Baptism Sunday afternoon, 3.30. Service and Sermon, 11.0 a.m. and 70 p.m. Sunday School, 2.30 p.m., in Assembly Rooms. (Week days). Service and Sermon: Friday, 7.0 p.m. during Advent and Lent. Singing practice Friday night. Children's Meeting: Monday night. Band of Hope Tuesday night. Welsh Services (Sundays), Holy Communion Second Sunday in the month after morning service. Service and Sermon 9.45 a.m. and 5.30 p.m. Sunday School, 2.15 p.m National Schools. Week Days, Service and Sermon, Wednesday, 7 p.m. Singing Practice, Wednesday night. Clergy Revs. J. Griffiths, M.A. Oxon., Vicar; J. Roberts, Curate. English Paytist Chapel, Old Colwyn.—Sunday Ser- vices, Morning 11.0, Evening 6.30. Sunday School, 2.30 p.m. Prayer Meeting on Wednesdays at 7.0. p.m. Pastor, Rev. J. B. Brasted, THE COLWYN HARVEST FESTIVAL. — Next Monday and Tuesday, October 1St and 2nd, the Harvest Festival will be observedat St.Catherine's Church, Colwyn, by special services, namely, a Celebration of the Holy Eucharist at eight o'clock on Tuesday morning Welsh services at 6.30 p.m. on Monday and at 7 p.m. on Tuesday and English services at 7.30 p.m. on Monday and at II a.m. on Tuesday. The Revs J. Meredith Hughes (Curate of St. Paul's, Colwyn Bay) and J. M. Griffiths (Vicar of Llanfihangel, near Aber- ystwyth) will preach at the Monday and Tuesday services respectively. The oftertory will be in aid of the Diocesan Societies.

CONWAY. Parish Church (Sunday Services): 8.0 a.m. Celebration of the Holy Communion. 9.45 a.m. Welsh service. 11.15 a.m. English service. 6.0 p.m. Welsh service. 8.0 a.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays Thursdays, and Saturdays, Matins. 10.30 a.m. on Wednesdays and Fridays, Matins and Litany. St. Armes: 6.0 p.m. English service. Rev J. G. Haworth, of Colwyn Bay. Wesley an Methodist Chapel. -(English Services).— Next Sunday: Morning 11.0, evening 6.30, Mr W. C. B Turner, Conway. A GOOD PLACE FOR BOOTS.-For the best and cheapest of all classes of Boots and Shoes go to Joseph Jones, Berry Street, Conway. Best Shop for repairing. adv. 109- THE ENGLISH PRESBYTERIAN SERVICES, LLAN- DUDNO JUNCTION. -L-.tst Sunday, September 23rd, the services were taken by Dr Bond, of Liverpool. Next Sunday, September 30th, the Rev J. Verrier Jones (of Rhyl) will officiate. AN ACCIDENT TO A TICKET-COLLECTOR.—As Ticket-collector Joseph Moody was collecting tickets from a down excursion train arriving at Deganwy about 9.33 on Monday morning, in stepping from the footboard on to the platform, he slipped on the platform, and fell with his left leg undermost. Relief-Stationmaster \V. Wynne Jones ran up, and, on finding that Moody's left leg was fractured, assisted in putting him into the front van, in which he accompanied him to Llan- dudno, where, on the train's arrival, within eight minutes of the accident, the sufferer was put on the ambulance which Mr Wynne Jones had ordered should be telephoned to meet the train. Under the direction of P.C. Davies (who holds a St John's Ambulance Society's certificate) the injured limb was put in splints, and the sufferer was taken to the Sarah Nichol Memorial Cottage Hospital, where (from enquiries made yesterday morning) we learn that he is making a satisfac- tory recovery, thanks to the skilful care of Dr William Nicol. The fracture proves to be a double one, but not compound, and too high praise can hardly be given all concerned, for the promptitude with which Moody was conveyed to the Hospital,—the accident happened about 9.34 on Monday, and the Hospital was reached by 9.55, a quick piece of work. CONWAY URBAN SANITARY AUTHORITY. At the Conway Urban Sanitary Authority's September monthly meeting called for 5.0 p.m. on Wednesday, September 26th, at the Guild Hall, Conway, the Mayor (Councillor Dr R. Arthur-Prichard, J.P., C.C.) presided. The Authority is constituted as follows, those present being indicated by an asterisk, the time of arrival being indicated within brackets follow- ing each asterisked name THE MAYOR: [Councillor Dr R. Arthur-Prichard, J.P., C.C.] ALDERMEN (4): Griffith Jones. *Hn?h Hughes (5.9). *Hugh Jones (5.1). *William Hughes (5.5). COUNCILLORS (12): *J. P. Griiffths. (5.1) *M. J. Morgan (5.13), *John Williams (5.2). *John Hughes (5.5). *John Roberts (4 59). *R. A. Prichard (4.59). *Edward Roberts. (5 8). *J. W. Tosdevine (5.7). Humphrey Lewis. C. J. Wallace. *Charles Drover. (5.5). Hugh Jones. OFFICIALS: Town Clerk: *Mr T. E. Parry (5.2). Borough Surveyor, te. *Mr T. B. Farrington, C E. (5.4). Sanitary Inspector Mr. D. M. Roberts. A PROPOSED REGULATION AS TO PLANS. Councillor Edward Roberts gave notice of motion that all plans should be deposited at least a week before being passed by the Council. THE WOODS AND FORESTS OFFICE. The Woods and Forests Office having expressed surprise at the mention of a Manor claimed to be held by the Corporation, and having asked for the name of such Manor and for evidence of the grant of any such Manor, the Town Clerk was instructed to answer the communication by furnishing evidence of manorial Courts-Leet formerly held, and by furnishing any other information he might think ought to be given. CORPORATE LAND LEASES AND SALES. It was reported that by a letter dated 19th September, 1894, the Local Government asked for certain particulars as to any leases or sales of Corporate property, and as to the Authority under which the land sold had vested in the Corporation, and as to the Authority under which it had been sold, and as to the manner in which the purchase money had been applied. Further, the Board, in answer to a letter received from the Town Clerk, said that they had not sufficient details whereupon to base their opinion whether a Corporate lease in the draft form sent them, would require the Board's sanction. It was further reported that in another letter the Local Government Board had previously written returning the proposed Workmen's Dwellings plans, which they considered ought to be amended. That letter had been answered, and it had been explained that the Board were under an appre- hension. The Borough Surveyor said that it was a big job getting the information the Local Government Board wanted in their letter of September 19th, but the matter was being attended to. THE JUNCTION LEVEL-CROSSING. Mr Neale, District Superintendent of the L. & N.W. Railway Company, having written saying that a watcher he had had placed at the Junction level-crossing, had reported during a 24 hours period only one delay of over five minutes, and he (Mr Neale) could not conceive how long delays could now occur, Alderman Hugh Hughes moved, and Councillor J. P. Griffiths seconded, that the Town Clerk write to Mr Neale to tell him that the Town Council are not satisfied with the explana- tion given. COUNCILLOR WALLACE'S BEREAVEMENT. The Town Clerk read a letter from Councillor Wallace, thanking the Council for their communi- cation condoling with him on the death of his mother, the greatest bereavement he had had in his life. THE CORPORATE TREASURERSHIP. The Town Clerk read letters of application for the post of Treasurer to the Corporation, from Mr Owen Rowland, N.P. Bank, and Mr David Jones, Metropolitan Bank. In reply to questions, the Town Clerk said that he had not received any resignation from the present Treasurer, Mr Hugh Owen, Manager of the National Provincial Bank; and that there was on the minutes of the Council meeting held on 23rd May, 1888, a resolution that the Corporation's accounts be not removed from the National Provincial Bank. Councillor J. P. Griffiths gave notice of motion to rescind the resolution of May 23rd, 1888. CONWAY LITERARY AND DEBATING SOCIETY. At the Conway Literary and Debating Society's meeting on Tuesday evening, September 25th, the President (Mr A. G. Kaye) in the chair, the following were elected Officers and Committee (without a contest being necessary in any case, owing to a number of withdrawals) :-President, Mr T. B. Farrington, C.E. Vice-Presidents, Messrs J. Roger Dawsbn and J. C. Salmon Hon. Treasurer, Mr A. G. Rogers, C.E. Hon. Secretaries, Messrs A. Petch and Moses Parry Committee, Councillor J. P. Griffiths, and Messrs J. E. Conway-Jones, W. G. Williams (Relieving- Officer), E. Loyd Jones, W. Stephenson, and J. W. Post. In the formal vote necessary for the election of President, Mr Farrington was declared elected unanimously, and, in the balloting for Councillor Charles Drover's election as member of the Society, there was not a single adverse vote. Pursuant to notice, two motions were brought before the Society, but, after discussion, each in turn was rejected. On a letter being read from the Rev R. Llugwy Owen, M.A., Ph.D., kindly offering to take a Class in Logic, the Society, on the motion of Mr Kingston, asked the President to convey to Dr Owen their sincere appreciation of his kind offer, which would without delay come under the consideration of the Executive Committee just elected. A cordial vote of thanks to the retiring President brought the proceedings to a close. THE PROPOSED LOANS TOTALLING £ 4000. On Tuesday morning, September 25th, Mr Thomas Codringto 1, M. Inst. C.E., held an Inquiry, at the Guild Hall, Conway, into the Town Council's application for the Local Government Board's sanction to loans for £2500 and ^1500, respectively for purposes of gas-supply works and water-supply works. With reference to the proposed water-supply extensions, the Borough Surveyor submitted plans, explained the present system, and stated that it was proposed to substitute the Cowlyd Board's water for the Llyndulyn water at present supplied by the Llandudno Improvement Commis- sioners, and the loan in respect of which sanction was now sought was for extensions ot water-mains required for the supply of the Cowlyd water. —There was no opposition to the proposed loan. With reference to the loan for proposed gas- supply works, the Borough Surveyor submitted plans of the Gasworks, and said that the Corporation had already had sanction for sundry improvements, and now application was made for sanction for a loan for £ 400 in respect of the increased cost of having a telescopic gas-holder instead of the single holder sanctioned. Other items of completed work were a tar-well, costing ( £ 100), and the covering over of a brook (costing at an expenditure of £ 40), £ 100 loan being now. The other works to be done were extensions of mains and gas lamps along the roads to Conway Morfa and Gyffin and the laying of a trunk nine- inch main through Rose Hill Street, Conway, to Llandudno Junction, whence there would be smaller mains laid for the lighting of Deganwy and Tywyn. There being no opposition to this loan, the public proceedings came to an end, it being understood that the Inspector would afterwards view some of the places mentioned. THE ARBITRATION OF THE MAIN ROADS QUESTION. On Tuesday afternoon, September 25th, at the Guild Hall, Conway, Mr Thomas Codrington, M. Inst. C.E., Local Government Inspector, conducted the arbitration of the dispute between Conway Corporation and the Carnarvonshire County Council, as regarded the sum the latter body ought to contribute towards the maintenance of main-roads within the Borough of Conway. There were present on behalf of the County Council :-Col. The Hon. W. E. Sackville West (Chairman of the Finance Committee), Mr J. H. Bodvel Roberts (Clerk to the County Council), Mr Evans (County Surveyor), and Mr J. H. Thomas (County Surveyor for Buckinghamshire, and late County Surveyor for Carnarvonshire). For the Town Council there were:-The Mayor (Councillor Dr R. Arthur Prichard), Councillors J. P. Griffiths and Edward Roberts, the Town Clerk (Mr T. E. Parry), and Mr T. B. Farrington, C.E., Borough Surveyor (who acted for the Sanitary Inspector, who was absent through illness). The Conway Corporation's claim was for ^491 16s 2d, while the County Council only proposed to contribute about £ 240. A lengthy discussion of the accounts brought forward by the Town Council and the analysis by the County Surveyor took place, and Mr Bodvel Roberts stated that the Council had sent for Mr J. H. Thomas, from Buckingham, who had been the County Surveyor for Carnarvonshire under the regimd of the Quarter Sessions and the County Council, so as to have his opinion on the state of the roads in question, and on their cost of maintenance. Mr Thomas said that he had been for eighteen months County Surveyor under the Carnarvonshire Quarter Sessions, and under the County Council for three years and a half, during which time he had control of all the main roads. He was of opinion that the state of the road from the Bridge to Llandudno Junction (the embankment) was much improved since 1889, but from the Junction to Deganwy was worse. The road from the Bridge to Mr Albert Wood's gate (Bangor road) was also in much better condition, but beyond that there was no improvement. The cost of the maintenance of these roads during the time he had control of them (and half of which cost was paid by the County) was as follows :-To March, 1887, £ 216 1888, £ 177 and 1889, £ 200. The Mayor Did you know that the road from the Junction to Deganwy was covered by the tide twice a day ? Mr Thomas No and I do not think that that would cause any harm. The Mayor Surely, considering the great traffic on that road, the water would not do it much good. The Mayor also asked whether Mr Thomas had seen any grass on the road beyond Mr Albert Wood's gate. Mr Thomas said that he had, and that it was growing luxuriantly in some places. The Mayor remarked that five years ago that part of the road was almost covered with grass, and that the great expenditure by the Council, was caused in making that road what it was at present. He also thought it unfair for Mr Thomas to come there. It was the present County Surveyor's duty to bring forward the cause of the County Council's objection to the claim. Mr Thomas said that he had been asked to give his opinion on the state of the roads, etc., and that that was simply what he was doing. He went on to give his estimates, from his experience, as to the cost of the maintenance of the roads in question and in the course of remarks about the stones used for the roads stated that one coating in three years would be quite sufficient, as those stones would only wear on an average half- an-inch per annum. He estimated the cost of maintenance as follows Manual labour, L140 2s; quarrying, -1-52 105 team labour, at about 2s per ton, ^70 and carting of scrapings, etc., £ 2 8s; total, L265 additional for establishment expendi- ture, L13 5s, which brought the cost of mainten- ance to L278 5s. After a little further discussion, the meeting was adjourned till next Monday, October 1st, at two o'clock in the afternoon.

Correspondence. [In no case are we responsible for the opinions expressed in this column.] To the Editor. EIRIAS BRIDGE. SIR,-As there is a very general outcry against the closing of the above bridge, I shall feel obliged by your allowing me, on behalf of the Local Board (whose chairman I have the honour of being), to give the ratepayers a brief history ot the negotiations which have led up to the present position of affairs. After the urgent attention of the County Council had been called to the unsafe condition and un- suitable width of this bridge tor the traffic that is 'so now carried over it, the Council resolved to re" erect the said bridge if the Local Board would contribute towards the cost the Board, after fully considering the matter, resolved to contribute towards the same, and for that purpose the Board applied for the Loan Of L500 towards their quota of the cost, the remainder to be paid by County, and at a meeting of the Local Board held on the 8th August, 1893, a letter was read from the Clerk to the County Council, enclosing a copy of a resolution that the contribution promised by the County Council be increased from Ltooo to Liioo, and that whatever extra amount may be expended be provided by the Local Board, and it was resolved that the terms contained in the said resolution of the County Council be accepted. At a meeting of the Board held on the 10th October, 1893, the Clerk reported that he had received the sanction of the Loca Government Board to borrow £500 for the re- construction of Eirias Bridge, and it was further resolved to apply to the Public Works Loan Board for £500, to be repaid within a period of 30 years and to be a charge on the General District Rate> at the same meeting it was unanimously resolve that a temporary bridge be made for vehicular traffic, and at a further special meeting of thd Board, held on the 12th June, 1894, it was resolved that the seal of the Board be affixed to the agrecj" ment as approved, and it was further resolve^ the Surveyor prepare specifications and plans, a'1 invite tenders for the erection of a temporary bridge, and at a meeting of the" Board held on tn-j. 17th July, 1894, the Surveyor presented a plan 0 the proposed temporary bridge to cost when it was resolved that he submit the same t° approval of the County, which was done, but tn County Surveyor wrote on behalf of the CounC! suggesting that a much stronger temporary bridge be put up, a sketch of which he submitted) and which would cost to erect about L300, and it was also decided to ask the County Surveyor to meet a Committee and the Surveyor of this Boar re the same, and at a meeting of the Road COOl- mittee held on the 7th day of August, the_Co| mittee and the Surveyor made their report, ly which the Board were recommended to direc the traffic to be turned up past the Old Mill,:a" that no temporary bridge be erected, and t e Surveyor was directed to repair this road at cost not exceeding £25, and it was resolved tha the same be accepted. This decision arrived at 011 the strong recommendation of t" County Surveyor, who was present at the Con1' mittee meeting, and who pointed out the risk tha would be incurred to both the County Counc' and their contractor if the traffic was carried by temporary means over the works during the erection of the bridge. I may point out that had the new bridge bee^ reconstructed in iron (as was first contemplate a by the County Council), it would have ^e?,0 practicable for the old bridge to remain up vtfhi one half of the new iron bridge would have been in course of erection, and the traffic could e carried on the completed half while pulling c'0^. the old bridge and finishing the remaining hal but the Local Government Board objected to a' iron Bridge, and urged that a stone one shon be erected for two reasons, (1) that in an bridge an annual expense of painting, etc., woo exist (2) while for stone bridges they the money to be borrowed and repaid within 3 years, as against 10 years, for which period they allowed the money to be borrowed in all caS where iron bridges were erected. t I believe the Local Government Board will nOt allow a Local Board to borrow money to be spent on works of a temporary nature. I am not aware of a single case where this has been don;. Whether, under the above circumstances, the Local Board could have been justified in all outlay of £ 300 (chargeable on the current on a temporary bridge (with its attendant ris ;¡ as pointed out by the County Surveyor) I leave the ratepayers of the District to decide. -YOt'fs' etc., WM. VENABLES-WILLIAMS, Chairman. SIR,—I was pleased to see the letter of gr Williams-Rees, drawing attention to the Closing of Groes Bridge-which is now done,—and the, traffic made to go up narrow and dangerous laOy —badly paved, badly lighted, and blocked by high banks and hedges, making it impossible for drivers of carts and carriages to see what other traps may be coming along. j I have two ponies engaged in my business, a" I have made up my mind to rather run the risk by losing my customers than losing my ponies J going up the Nantyglyn roads. AltboU.^ business is bad, I have man}' good customers a the other side of the bridge. I am to close my shop at that end, and I have done f If the traffic is to be stopped (as I hear) for I" a months, this will mean a serious loss to me, q, y I cannot for the life of me see why a tempora J bridge should not be thrown across, a nd enable tradesmen and carters, etc., to get east and safely over. I want to know where are our Local B°?.f {' our County-Alderman, and our Couii t,_C.uncillor, to allow such a blow to be dealt us ? 0 Besides, customers of mine who are i° habit of driving in their own carriages Colwyn, have told me they will not drive to Bay—some actuallynow drive to Abergele to I say it is scandalous Our season has g wretched enough, and now more ultie-q put in the way. Where is our public s irit Surely our Chairman, with his interests a f influence in Colwyn Bay, will not allow us to sn in the way I have tried to point it ril-itl you will insert this letter,—Yours obediently) H. JEFFS & September 26th, 1894.

THE COLWYN BAY PUBLIC HALL- £ SlR,—On attending meetings in your P Hall, I was extremely grieved to find it dedicate to Shakspere!, whose likeness and name are 0 the front of the platform. a The Welsh are generally supposed to be to religious people: and it is difficult therefore understand why the name and likeness play-writer should be allowed to occupy such position. Mr Hughes and his friends are endeavouring bring the natives of Africa into the family of A bazaar is now being held, in the Public with a view of obtaining money wherewith defray the expenses. The young African OtO A to verts attend. They hear prayer addressee their Father in heaven, for the salvation of £ ^3 countrymen; and at the same time they ha before their eyes the likeness and the name 0 man whose works every enlightened Chris would deem it his duty to put as far away tr them as possible. Surely these youths are no carry with them, into their own country, the *7 Scriptures in one hand, and that play-wrl works in the other! of In the name of Jesus, the Great Savion mankind, let me earnestly entreat that the ^aollt and likeness of Shakspere be at once blotted from the Public Hall, and so perhaps many 5 may be saved from everlasting ruin. ^\e If your readers would like to peruse a va^u^I1e, pamphlet on "The Theatre and the Panto^ to by a Father," they should ask their bookselle obtain copies from Mr Flit, Publisher, 3 Street, Edinburgh. The published price is 2 25th sept, 1894 Printed and Published by R. E. Jones & Broter, their Printing Works, 3, Rose Hill Street, Co y, and Published at the Central Library, Colwyn