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

COLWYN BAY. E. NEEDHAM, 16, Station Road.—Agent for Loswe's Pipes, De Reske Cigarettes, High Crade Tobaccos, Havana Cigars. 1585 FOR PROMPT AND REGULAR DELIVERY of Newspapers, Periodicals, Magazines, &c., go to the "Weekly News" Office, Station Road, Colwyn Bay. MESSRS. KELLY & CO., STATION ROAD, for STYLISH MILLINERY. They have a large selection of Paris and London models which can be copied in a day or two. They hold a choice selection of LADIES' JACKETS and Mantles at very moderate prices. 1645 BETHLEHEM BAND OF HOPE'S AN- NUAL CONCERT.-Qu.ite a delightful time was spent amongst the bright children1 of the Banrdlüf Hope in -connection with the Bethlehem Methodist chapel, on Monday evening. The young (generation- had the evening entirely in their own hands, and the manner in which they acquitted themselves was quite praise- worthy. Miss C. M. Williams, of Groes1 Cottages, was the energetic Sec. rotary, to whose energies the success of the event in a great measure was due. The, chair was occupied by Master Richard Ellis, Pennant, and the proceedings conducted by Master T. O. Griffiths, Ho-ylewo-od, Erskine- road1 Songs of pleasing kind were rendered by Katie Griffiths, Hugh-ie- Griffiths, Oliver Hum- phrey's, T. W. Jones, Margretta Jones, T. O. Griffiths, Louisa Griffiths, Maurice Davies, Katie Williams, Myfanwy Ellis, Annie Jones, R. D. Jones and Edith Jones. Recitations were also given, by Edith Jones;, Katie Williams, R. T. Davies, Myfanwy Ellis, M. A. Davies-, Katie Griffiths!, Maggie Williams-, Annie Jones, John Griffiths, Louisa Griffiths., Dilys Jones, and O. T. Griffiths. The event was the closing of the session, and eight of the nine children who at- tended' the. weekly meetings without missing were given prize.s. Short addresses were given by the pastor, the Rev. T. M. Janes, the, Rev. Owen Evans, and Mr. Hugh Hughes, Gwynfa. The children sang nicely several items under the leadership of Mr. Morris Ellis. A NOTED LADY ARTIST.-We learn that Miss Mary L. Breakeil, the, noted water- oolourisit, and! aunt of Colwyn Bay's clever youmg artist, Miss H. Hechle, is exhibiting a 'collection of her works in the Little Gallery in Abermarle-street', London. These include a number of Anglesey pictu-res and sketches, among them onle of Rhosneigr Beach. LOCAL APPOINTMENT.—We are pleased tlo hear that Mr J. W. Melloir, Ivy Dene, Whitehall- road, Colwyn Bay, has been successful in ob- taining the post of district manager for the City Farme-ris' Insurance Company. THE ACCIDENT TO MRS. HILTON.—Our representative was imfürmed on enquiry that Mr-. Hiltom, of Highfield, who met with a serious accident a-short time ago, as reported in our last issue, is still lying in a serious condi-ton. THE LIGHT RAILWAY.—As a result of the recent special Council meeting, Mr James Amphlett, the Town Clerk, lodged with the Board of Tradecertainr objections: to the draft Order which had been, sent to the Council for their perusal. It should be clearly unders.tood that this draft Order, which omitted reference to the Council'-si powers, amongst other things, to prohibit :ain-d, regulable- Sunday traffic, w'as drawn up by the Light Railway Commissioners and not by the promoters:, as previously stated. On Tuesday afternoon Mr Amp-hlett received a telegram from, the Light Railway Commissi oners' stating that the clause relating to Sunday trams had been accidentally left out of the draft and that the -other -details were under consideration. "BETTING AND GAMBLING."—An open meeting was held on Friday evening, at the Y.M.C.A. Rooms, when a discussion took place upon the above subject. Mr W. H. Prichard, who- has recenitly accepted the position of local Secretary to the. Society for the' Suppression of Gambling, opened the discussion-, and speeches were made by M,r Kettle-well, Mr J. W. Adam- son, Mr Jackson, and others. It was, decided to form a local committee with the idea of com- batting tih-e terrible evil, which has its votaries even in Colwyn Bay. Mr Prichard has already received a number 'of signatures to the anti- gambling pledge. U WELSH WOMEN"S TEMPERANCE UNION.—The session of the local branch of this Union was brought to a close on Friday evening, at Bethlehem C. M. Chapel, under the presidency of Mrs. T. M. Jones. After business of an, ordinary clharaiciter had been done, a resolution was unanimously passed urging the Llangollen National Eisteddfod Committee not to grant any facilities for the sale of intoxicating drinks- upon the premises of the- Eisteddfod, to be held. at Llangollen in 1908, and it was decided to send a copy of the resolution to the local .secr,etary. Am- important matter was con- sidered respecting -the formation of a mothers'' local secretary. An important matter was con- meet ng ir,, connection- with -the Union for next winter, and,already a strong committee has-been formed, which will be representative of all the Free Churches. The Treasurer's report showed that there was. a good balance in hand. The progress of -this- branch has been very satis- factory, and great praise iSI due to. the Secretary, Mrs. Pryce Williams. MADAME RIVIERE.—Her many local friends- will be pleased to learn, that Madame Riviere, who has. given up her old. home, Bod Alaw, in Riviere's-avenue, is not leaving Col- wyn, Bay, but ha,s removed to The B-ungalow, Rhos-road. We are very glad that the town- is not losing ithe presence: of a lady who has done so much good work .on behalf of deserving inisti. tutions in the place. We have recently been reading with much interest some notes in the "Dail-y" Tele-graph." about the furore createdl by the late Jules Riviere, in -the year 1870, by the introduction of martial -evolutions at the Alhambra, where he was- then conductor of the orchestra. THE POINT TO POINT RACES in connec- tion with the Flint and Denbigh Hunt will take place at Rhuddlan on Friday next. As otn the previous: occasion, Messrs. J. Fred Francis & Sons will run special coaches, leaving The Mews at 10.45 a.m. THE ELECTRICITY WORKS—The current number of the "Electrical Times" gives the aa nua-1 review of the municipal electric lighting concerns' throughout the country, and devotes special attention to the Colwyn Bay undertak- ing, of which it .speairos in most favourable terms. After giving very interesting compara- tive figures:, the Editor observes- that "The load factor, though it has' grown a little, is still low. This is due to the absence of a power demand, an adlvanita;gesiO of.ten lacking in watering places. With only lighting to cater for, low costs, ,cannot be expected. Not many station, engineers: -can knock mOire than d. off their costs in the OOiunse of a year; but in this case the feat has been accomplished. It might be weill to follow -this up by a reduction of the charges to the private customers." We under, stand that the Council have caused: a new con- densing plant, steam engine, and boiler to be put do-win, .and it is. expected that this new plant will be in working -order in about a month. THE NEW RATE.—A Correspondent writes —Colwyn Bay, like every -other urban district, has come to the- end of the Council's fifnancial year, and naturally the public are very eager to know whether the rate is to be increased for the ensuing year. Needle-sis to say, they earnestly hope that this- will not be found- necessary. They do mot complain that the rate of 5s. 6d. (iniclhi- sive. of water), which has, served for the p-asit eight years- is at all high, but they dread the thought of even the -slightest advance upon that figure. From inquiries- I have made, I feel that the* outlook is comparaitively bright, and I p imagine that, despite many difficulties, the Council will find a way of making a 5s. 6d. rate serve their purposeanotoor year. With regard to the year that is- now closing, I consider that the various Commii:tteesi are to be commended for havifng exceeded their estimates; by only £300 in all, notwithstanding that several unforeseeiIl itemis ot expendtitture have arisen during the twelve momrtJhisi. Of course, the 5s. 6d'. rate would not be' sufficient for the current year were it not that the Council -are able to. appropriate a sum -of 61,250 out of ithe sum standing -to- the credit of their lighting -concerns. Last April a penny rate wa,s estimated to brjng in -f 270, and we are glad to find that the actual product is very near that amount—namely, 6267- Several new properties have been erected during the year, ain-d a considerable addition has thus; been made to the rateable value of the disitrict, which should mean, Ian .increase -of 68oo or Cgoo in the Council's revenue from the district rate. No doubt the town's- finances will be fully dealt with at next Tuesday's meeting of the District Conn, cal. I am glad to. find that the electricity de- partment -continues to do so remarkably well, and I hope; that the Council will next week see their way to. reduce the charge to. the private consumer, who in most cases pays heavy Terrut and therefore is a large ratepayer. POLICE COMNIITTEE.-Today (Thursday) the quarterly meeting of the Standing Joint Police Committee will be held at Wrexham. The busi- ness will include the appointment of an Emergency Committee with reference to the Colwyn Bay County Buildings, to whom, at the close of the meeting, a special report will be presented by Mr W. B. Wiles, County Architect. An order of the Home Secretary, dated March 12th, fixes the salary of Mr Oliver George, as Clerk to the Colwyn Bay Justices, at £150 per annum, commencing from January 14th. The Home Office approves of the recommendations of the Standing Joint Committee to increase the rent allowauce of the married police officers at Colwyn Bay from is. 6d to 2s. 6d per week. QUARTER SESSIONS.—The Easter Quarter Sessions of the Peace will be held at Denbigh on Friday. There are two prisoners for trial on four indictments. COUGHING IN CHURCH.—The Rev. R. J Campbell recently had a great deal to say in a sermon with regard to the practice of coughing at divine services, and a discussion on the ancient tropic has followed in the columns of the Daily Dispatch." Monday's issue of that joiunal con- sisted a contribution to the debate, under the heading of The Noncomformist Cough," from the pen of Dr. Reginald Jones of Colwyn Bay :— Sir,—Every proper-minded person will agree with Sufferer's remarks. The cough in church can be suppressed or greatly modified by placing the handkerchief to the mouth, so as not to disturb either the preacher or the congregation. It is downright vulgarity to disturb one's fellow- worshipers by constant coughing. A few Sundays ago I attended St. John's Wesleyan Church. Mr. Feather preached a most intering sermon, which engaged everyone's attention, and, although there were present the scholars of two large schools there was not a cough durfng the sermon. If people cannot, or will not, refaain from coughing they should stay away.—T. REGINALD JO-NES, M.K.C.S. Wayside, Colwyn Bay. WEATHER OBSERVATIONS AT COLWYN BAY For week ending Saturday, April 6th, 1907. Mean maximum, in shade 58'6 Mean minimum, in shade 41 *3 Highest in shade, on the 31st ult 66'8 Lowest in shade, on thesthinst. 37'0 Rainfall 17 inch. Bright sunshine recorded during the week 52'9 hours WM. JONES, Assoc. Inst. C.E. Colwyn Bay May Day Festivities. THE MAY QUEEN-ELECT. The May Day festivities- -at Colwyn Bay on I Wednesday, May ist, proimise DO exceed in in- terest ev-an- the brilliantly successful celebrations of last year. Very enthusiastic oommilttoos and officials .are at work. The Pres-i-dent is Mr W. Bernard Lucas, and Co-umeillor Edward Allen is Chairman of the General Committee. 1lr E. A. Goodie-r is acting as Hon. General Secretary, whilst the heavy work of Prta-cession Secretary is once again shouldered by Mr W. A. Ear-p, who was sio largely -responsible- for last year's suc- cess. As in former years, the Higher Grade School pupils have, been permitted to select the M.ay Queen, and their unanimous choice has fallen upon, a -very pretty little girl, M-iss Emily Grace Hug-hes, daughter of Councillor and Mrs Hugh Hughe-s, of Plas Iwrwg, Woodland Park. Fulll particulars -of the -day's programme are given in our advertisement columns. It is ex- pected that the procession will be a splendid sight. There are -no fewer than twen,ty classes in which good .prizes are offered, and nio doubt there will be a keen ,competition for the 1 o challenge cup, which is held by Mesisrs- Rhy-d- wen Jontets & Davies. The route covered by the procession will for the first time embrace Old Colwyn, and therefore there should be some ire. presetntaftive entries from that part of the dis- trict. Leaving Princess-drive at one o'clock, the cavalcade, headed by the Old Colwyn Silver Band, win proceed to Old Colwyn and will re- turn via Beech-road and the Promenade to the Victoria Paviion, w-here the customary two cIOn. certs wil lbe given. In the afternoon the crown- illlg ceremony will be witnessed, and will be performed by the resigning May Queen, Miss Louie. Cartwright. At the evening entertain- ment, when there wilil be a cantata performance and a m'iacellatneous programme, the prizes will foe distributed by Mrs. Bernard Lucas. It is good news that Riviere's Orchestra have been secured fcr th.e two concerts. The voca-list for the week -at the Pavilion, Mi-s-S Ida Kahn, will also appear. May Day is essentially the child, ren'-s day, and, given finie weather, they will have a good time.

BANGOR. MUSICAL COMPOSITION.—Out of 23 com- petitors, at the Carnarvon Easter Eisteddfod, for the best composiition of a hymn-tune to the words "Hosannah, Hallelujah," Mr T. Arthur Rowlands, Bangor (organist of St. Mary's Church, Mena'i Bridge), was awarded the first prizel.

ABERGELE. N ACCINATION.-At the Abergele Petty Ses- sions, on Saturday, before Mr. J. E. 0-ldfield and Mr. J. Duncan Miller, Charles Edwards, 2, New York-terrace, applied for a vaccination eX. emptiion order -in the ca-se of his child, which was granted. COLWYN BAY CARTER FINED.—At the Police: Court, on, Saturday, William Jones, de- scribed as of 2, Groes Cottages,' Colwyn Bay, was, fined IDS. and 7s. 6d. for being in charge of a furniture van and a team of hors,es in Aber- gele without having any light attached. P. C. William Davies said, he saw the defendant in Abergele at 8.30 p.m. on the 30th March, with the van, which had no light. Inspector B-ag- 'shaw said there were two men with the van, and the police: had had some- trouble in ascer- taining which was really the man in charge.

LLYSFAEN. DEPARTURE OF MR. OWEN DAVIES. —Much regret is felt in the district at the de- parlture of Mr. Owen Davies and his family for America. Mr. Davies- was a member of the Wesleyan body, and. figured very prominently in the recent Revival, and was eminently success- ful in imparting great enthusiasm into his work. At his farewell meeting, the Rev. D. Tecwyn Evans spoke in the highest terms as to his work and zeal.

LLANDDULAS. ALARMING GORSE FIRE.—Consternation was caused in the district on Good Friday evening when it was found that a large portion of the mountain above Gwrych Castle was ablaze. It appears that a juvenile set fire to some gorse on the Gwrych Castle Estate. So contagious was the fire that forty men were requisitioned to put it out, otherwise there is no knowing where it might have spread to. As it was the trees and gorse covering about three acres were destroyed. THE WORKING MEN'S CLUB.-It is stated that owing to necessity, the membership fees of this club will have to be increased to keep the establishment going. Here is a chance for some friend of the club to donate, as the club is of much benefit to the working men of the place. THE NATIONAL Sv HOOLS.—The new wood- en partition fixed in the National School is a great improvement, and will add to the usefulness of the schools in many respects. GUARDIANS' KIND ACTION.—On Fridav St. Asaph Guardians granted the application of a Rhyl working mamin poor circumisitances that t'h'ey should: defray the expensie (15s.) of re- moving the body of his sister, who had died in Denbigh Asylum, to Llanddulas, so (that it might be interred in the family grave there. Arnold House School. The athletic s,porits of the above school were held in the Cricket Field on Saturday, but were considerably spoilt by frequent showers of rain. This made the ground very slippery for jumping and h-urdling, but -some exceilhmt racing was witnessed' -on the flat, especially in the 220 -and 440 yards' handicap. The best performances were those of H. Beckt-on in these two races and in the steeplechase; that of Kendall in the junior steeplechase, which he won by over a hundred yards; and! that -of R. Bingham in, the hurdles (which he won easily) steeplechase and high jump. Programme — Z) Senior .steeplechase handicap (prize presented by Mr Banks) 1, R. Bingham (45 yards) 2, H. Beckto-n (30 yards). Beckto-n (30 yards). Junior steeplechase handicap: 1, Kendall (scratch) 2, A. Banks (15 yards). Senior l-ong jump (prize presented by Mrs. Macartney) 1, R. Bingham (13ft. i^in.). Junior long jump: 1, S. Purdon (12ft. i^in.). 220 yards handicap (prize presented by Mrs George Banks) 1, A. Banks (17Yz yards) 2, H. Beckton (5 yards) 3, Kerr (15 yards). Sen-ior h.ig|i jump (prize presented by Mr Eaton) 1, R. Bingham (3ft. 11-in.) Egg and spoon race 1, W. Hinmers; 2, Cadman. 100 yards junior: 1, Kerry; 2, L. Good all. Hurdle race Heat a: 1, R. Bingham; 2, H. Beckton. Heat b: 1, McClintock; 2, Scho-lfield. High jump junior (priz,epresEmted. by Mrs Macartney) r, S. Purdon (3ft. 8in.). 100 yards' senior: 1, :McClintook; v2, H. Beckton. 150 yards, under eleven (prize presented by Mrs M-acartney) i, C. Go-odall. Three-legged race: 1, R. Bingham and J. Hinmers. Throwing the cricket ball: Senior: McCLins- tock; junior: Kendall. Quarter mile handicap (prize presented by Mrs Banks) 1, H. Beickt-on (10 yards) 2, A. Banks (35 yards) 3, Kerr (30 yards). Hurdle race: Final: 1, R. Bingham; 2, H. Beckton. Tug-of-War 1, H. Be-ckt-on's-team. Co "siolatlon races: Senior: C. Purdon. Junior H. Purdon. The cup for the aggregate (presented by Mr Gray) and challenge shield were won by R. Bingham, Beckton being a very close second.

OLD COLWYN. SOIREE.—On Tuesday evening, as a wind-up of a very successful -session, the members and friends: of the Welsh. Wesleyan 'Chapel Literary Society held a soiree, which was a great suc- cess. Mr. R. A. Jones was Chairman, and Mr. D. Edwards the Vice-Chairman, whilst Mr. Wil. liam Evans was Secretary. MUSICAL SUCCESSES.-We are pleased to 11indierlstand that a pupil of Miss Mellor's Girls' College, Colwyn-, named Lois Green, aged 12 years, has passed1 in the first class, of the London College -of Music, and -another pupil, Doris Reed, gained -the local prize for the Chester cen- tre. Both youn gladies were pupils of Dr. Roland Rogers, afnd he ;and Misses MeUor are to be congratulated upon the dis,tirnguished suc- cess of their pupils. EMRIGRATING.—On Tuesday about 20 resid- ents of the village, including children, left for Liverpool enroute for Utica and other places in America. In one or two instances whole families have left, and there was a large number of friends to see them off and to wish them God speed. THE REV. JOHN WILLIAMS, BRYNSIEN- CYN.—Large congregations assembled at Hebron, on Sunday morning and evening, to hear this gifted devine deliver two powerful and eloquent discourses. His visits to the village are always looked forward to with much pleasure and interest. Death of Mr. Hugh Vaughan. Much sympathy is felt with Mr John Vaughan ("loan Vychan"), of Old Colwyn, in the loss he has sustained by the death of his brother, Mr Hugh Vaughan, which took place at Grace Hos- pital, Chicago, in January. One of the early -settlers of Ghenoa township, Illinois, the, late Mr Vaughan was born in Merionethshire on November 28th, 1832. The "Chenoa Clipper" says:—"In the spring of 1851 he came to America and stayed two- years in New York and about one year in Ohio, after which he came to McLean county, Illinois, and went to wortk on the farm where he has lived, almost ever since. He was m.arri.ed to Miss Ellen Jones at Lexington, April 8th, 1860. To this union eight children were bonn. Mr Vaughan was one of the most highly respected- citizens of Chenoa township. He was a man a staunch character, and had accumulated quite a fortune, being at the time c-f hi-s dieath the owner of 320 acires of laind in this township, 160 in Canada, and 80 acres in South Dakota. He joined the Episcopal church when thirteen years of age, and always remained a consistent member of the ,same through life. He was charitable and upright, and was noted for his good judgment and honest purposes in life. People came from far and near to pay their respects to one whom they all loved, when the funeral was held." IN MEMORY OF MY LATE BROTHER. HUGH VAUGHAN, CHENOA, AMERICA. My brother fell in death's dark gloom, Revered by all full well Love's silent tokens were the tears That on his coffin fell. With sin, his only foe, he fought, And conquered in the strife, And stained no virtue that adorn A patient Christian's life. He tarried long, long on the journey of life, While the harp and the conqueror's palm Were waiting for him beyond turmoil and strife, Far, far from all troubles and harm. Don't murmur, dear kindred, but to the Lord's will In patience and meekness bow down; God gathers the gems and the jewels of earth To brighten the heavenly crown. He is gone to the realms of eternal bliss And gladness in boundless store, To join with the myriads to sing of the love Of Jes-.is for evermore. Old Colwyn. His brother, JOHN W. VAUGHAN*.

TYWYN. DRUNK AND DISORD,ERLY.-Edward Jones, Ty'nyffynnoin, figured amongst the de- I fendlantsa;t Conway Police Court on Monday, and was fined liS. and coasts for disorderly con- I duct.

I DEGANWY. INDECENT LANGUAGE.—Charged with using indecent language to the annoyance of their nteig^ours, Anne Hughes and Hugh Hughes, of 2, Farmer's Cottages, were fined to the exitent of is. and costs each at the Conway Police Court on Monday. IMPROVEMENTS.—Great improvements and m.uch convenianice have been effected by the flagging of the pathway from one end of the main street to the other, and the authorities are to be complemented upon the excellent work done in this respect. Gradually this watering place is becoming quite up-to-date, for splendid improvements have been made upon Marinlt. Cr-escent and other places. As a proof of the popularity of the place fit may be said that Easter was a record, both as regards the number of visitors and the amount of business done, and the place- is undoubtedly .increasing in popu- larity. PENIEL CHAPEL.—According to a request f 4om the Monthly Meeting, specialatoomion was given on Sunday to the Sunday school, and a sermon was delivered by the pastor, the Rev. O. Selwyn Joraes, showing -the Church's indebt. ednes's tc, the Sunday school and the probability that it has grander work to do in the future than it has hitherto done, as' it is likely that the churches will have to take on hand the religious instruction of the children. TO THE GYMANFA.— Mr. John Davies, of Llandudno, on Sunday held a rehearsal atPeniel Sunday school preparatory -to visiting the musical festival ait Colwyn Bay yesterday (Wed. lies-day), and the: result was very satisfactory. A good number attended the festival. THE WOMEN'S- TEMPERANCE SOCIETY. —After a season of much usefulness this Society is about to bring its meeting,s to- a close. A meeting will be held to-morrow (Friday) evening, to make arrangements- for the final meeting of the session, which, it .Is though-t will take the form of a 'social gathering. THE MOTOR-GAR N UlSAPvUE.— xne action taken by Councillors Jones and Rogers respect- inrg the rioto,r cars going too fast through the vi-liage is accorded general approval. The manner in which, some -of these persons fly through the place has become a source of real danger, and1 it is, earnestly hoped that the strongest measures- that are. available will be brought about to mitigate what is really a grow. ing evil. CONFIRMATION.—The Lord Bishop of the diocese, Dr. Edwards., held a confirmation ser- vice at All Saints' Church on Tuesday, when a good number of candidates were presented. PROPERTY SAI.E.-On Friday evening, at the Castle Hotel, Mr. A. J. Oldm-an offered for sal-j by public auction the detached villa resi- dence and grounds known as Bryn Arfon, in the occupation of Mr. J. E. Finch-am. After the biddin-e had reached the sum of £75°, the lot was withdrawn. Messrs. Chamberlain & John- son, Llandudno-, were the ,solicitors, for the vein- dors. Also, by the instructions of the executors of -the late Alderman Hugh Hughes, a freehold building site situate at Pensarn, Llandudno Junction, posse,ssing an area of 750 square yards, was withdrawn at {CJS. Mr. J. W. Hughes. Conway, was- the solicitor for the executors. The Tywyn POSit Office had been advertised, but was sold privatdy before the day of sale.

LLANDUDNO JUNCTION. DISMISSED.—A charge of disorderly 'conduct preferred against John Ellis, Broad-street, was dismissed by the Conway Bench on Monday. Ellis was- acicused of being a little bit too noisy at election time. THE RAILWAY TEMPERANCE CON- FERE-N-CE.-As, the time draws near for this important Conference, which is to be held at the Town Hall, Llandudno, on Saturday and Sunday next, the greatest interest is manifested in the event. Two hundred delegates will be expected, 150 to. 180 of which will reside at Evans's Temperance Hotel. A good number will attend from this place. On Saturday a service will be held in the Town Hall, at 10 a.m., a Conference at 2 p.m., and a great public meeting in the evening. The railway men s choir will sin,g Jenkins' "lve"il march and pos- sess. The delegates will be entertained to one o'clock on this day by the Urban District Coun- cillors. On Sunday evening .the choir will sing "Rise, Temperance motn, with one accord" (Samuel), and the Male Voice choir will sing "Comrades' song of Hope," and other vocal items to be rendered1 are "On this happy festai d¡ay, "Praise ye the Lord, and "Y Delyn Aur." A special train leaves on Sunday at 7.10 p.m., returning at 10 p.m. THE NEW METHODIST CAUSE.- Messrs Williams, Griffiths, Roberts, and Davies, the selected deacons of the new Methodist cause, ihave been formally received by the Monthly Meeting at their last sitting, and they are con- sidering theadrvirsability of building a new chapel for the cause. THE NEW SCHOOLS.—Good orogress is being made with these schools, which will be up-to-date in all matters of detail, and quite worthy off the. place. Efforts are being put forth to have them quite ready for opening after the expiration of the summer holidays. REHEARSAL.—A good number who have at- tended the rehearsals for the Colwyn Bay musircal festival to be held at Engedi chapel, held yesterday, Wednesday, journeyed from this place to swell the ranks of the united choris- ters. ALTERATION IN TIME OF SERVICE. —In order to give facilities to all those who desire to iartterudl the Temperance Conference to eb held at Llandudno, on Sunday evening, all the evening services held at the Free Churches will commence at 5.30 P.,m, instead of 6 p.m. :ats usual. The special train leaves the Junction at 7.15 p.m for Llandudno, and re- turns at 10 p.m. PENSARN CHAPEL.—The Rev. Wilson Roberts, of Llanddulas, twil.1 proa.ch at thi chapel on Sunday at 10 a.-m. and 5.30 p.m. Messrs. Roberts, Williams, Owens and Hughes, the 'newly elected deacon-s, have been received by the Monthly Meeting and have eccepted the full responsibility of their office. THE EASTER VESTRY.—The annual Easter Vestry in connection with Holy Trinity Church will be held this (Thursday) evening at 7.30. THE CHURCH DEFENCE LEAGUE.—This League is in a very flourishing condition, and now comprises over 200 members. Mr David Robertson is the enthusiastic Chairman, and Mr C. A. Rosis the indefatigable Secretary. The whole. of ithie officials have worked hard during the winter months to ensure the success achieved, and it -is understood that -the financial outlook is very bright. The many meetMjgs held under the auspices of the League have been much appreciated.

GLAN CONWAY. CONSECRATION OF BURIAL GROUND.— As mentioned 111 our report of the Easter Vestry, an addrition,al piece of lamd has, through the kindness of Mr Joines-Mortimer, been given for the purposes of burial, and the consecration thereof took place on Tuesday afternoon, with all the solemnity appertaining" to the ceremony. The Lord Bishop, Dr. Edwards, was attended by numerous clergy, and there were a large number of churchpeople present. After the ser- vice, in- the Church, the Bishop and clergy pro- ceeded over the ground to be consecrated', re- peating alternately the 49th Psalm, "0, hear ye this, all ye people," &-c., and after the formal ceremony of the act of consecration, the hymn "The saints on earth, and those above" was impressively sung.