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

LLANDUDNO JUNCTION. GRAND CONCERT.—Last night (Wednes- day) a concert of high-class excellence took place 'at the English. Presbyterian Church in aJid of the funds of the new church for the Welsh Methodists, which it As intended to eriect for the growing community. Mr. William Jones. M.P., occupied thei chair, but had to leave early owing to an engagement ai Pen- ■miaenmawr. There was a capital attendance. The chief were Miss An-ndle Pritchard, of Llanddeiniolen, who ha-s won fame in the musical world; and those two, siterlinlg artistes, Mr. Arthur Davies and IMir. David Ellis, of Cefn Mawr. The Conway Quadrille Band were also- in attendance, and several local artisteis. The ev-ent was one of the bast musical suc- cesses ever held in the Junction, and -it is hoped a good sum will be available for the1 cause for which it was organised.

LLANDDULAS. THE LATE MR. THOMAS WILLIAMS — By the -death of Mir. Thomas Williams, Bryn- y-don, the village has lostt one of its most pro. minent and re-spected inhabitants. Mr. "Wil- liams who was 62 years of age, was educated at the village ,school, which was at that time under Arnold House, and where he took the advantage then offered of a good education. I After leaving ,school he went to work on two farms, and at the age of eighteen he became a stonemason and a competent architect. Out of his hard-earned wages he bought a few good books from which he laid 'the foundation of his future career. He was made an assistant ovarNetsr some thirty-four years ago, and heild the position up to the tiume of his death. Mr. Wlilliamis was a man of very quiet disposition, and was piansonally liked by evetryane with whom, be caime into contact, wheither in his public or religious life. He was clerk to the Parish Council since it commencement, secre- tary to the Llanddulas Friendly Society, and collector of income tax. He was also treasurer of the Reading Room, and in the year 1890 he was the rectipienrt: of a much^prized present with the following inscription "Presented to Thotmas Williams as a token of esteem and Taspect by the meirnbets of the Llanddulas Workingmen's Clulh, January 17th, 189°'" In the religious life of the place he also took a prominent part, and was s-einior deacon at Beulah C.M. chapel, and secretary of the same church for about 30 years. He was ailso precentor of Beulah, and an accomplished musician. He was a great lover of books, and had accumulated a good library. The funeral took place- on Saturday -afternoon ait the, Llanddulas Churchyard, and, ibieing of a public character, was numerously attended. The Rev. F. Jones, Aberige-le, the Rev. Leiwiis Williams,, Old Colwyn, and the Rev. Wilson Roberts, pastor of Beulah, officia- ted at the house. The cortege was headed by severad ministefs, deacons, mieimlbiers of the Banish Council, and a deputation of the Llan- Banish Council, and a deputation of the Llan- ddulas Friendly Society, followed by a large '-atherine of the public. At the church and graveside the R'sv. C. F. Roberts odhoiated. Mrs. Williams and family, of Bry-n-y-Don, desire to tender their heartfelt thanks to all those kind friends who have shown such sympathy to them in their great bereavement, and trust they wuill take this .acknowledgement of -same as it has been found impossible to reply individually to the many letters received. 3137

PENMAENMAWR. J. PRICE, Jeweller and Watchmaker, Qualified Optician by Exam., London. Watches and clocks cleaned, repaired and wound by contract. Large assortment of watches, clocks and jewellery in stock. Address: Oxford Arcade, Penrriat-nmawr.. r Advt. HEALTH OF CAPTAN THOMAS.—Certain Ben Thomas, formerly marine superintendent olf the Cunard S.-S. Company, at Liverpool, who retired owinug to ill-health-, has for some time past been lying dangerously ill ait Pl-as Glyn, Penmaenmawr, but his many friends wi-i.1 be iad to know that under the care of Dr. J. R. Williams, his medical attendant, he had lately sufficiently recovered to. be removed to hiis 110ime at Boo tie. The journey was; peiTformed in com- parative comfort. TEMPERANCE.-The Rev. Rees Davies de- livered a powerful temperance address in the presence of a large audience, at Moriah Chapel, on Tuesday evening. JERUSALEM DEBATING SOCIETY—Mr. John Grosvenor House, presided at the adjourned dfebate, held on Thuis e subject, as announced last week, was New Theology." The discussion was opened thus second° time by the Rev. Dewi Williams. Amongst others who took part were 'Messrs. P. H MoCleimiant, Owen Williams, R. D. Owen, E. l-I. Owen, and H. R. PhilEps. Taken Ithrorughand through, a Correspondent say's: "Ths debEbte showed a predominance of modern ideas that the bulk -of the meimlbesns were nolt bv any miCias partial to the orthodox theology, and were quite ripe for something new."

LLANFAIRFECHAN, STRIKING MUSICAL SUCCESSES.—Out of the thirteen pupils of Mr. Llewelyn, Jones, F.R.C.O.. organist of Christ Church, twelve were succ»ssifiul in obtaining certificates at the recent exemainiation -of the Incorporated Society of Musicians, held the town. (Mr. Jones' daughter obtained 'the riecord number of 92 marks: out of the possible 100. Hi.:LEX'S HOTEL.—At the Bangor Police Court on Tuesday, the licence of the Queen's Hotel'was- transferred from Mr. Tarr to Mr. F. C. Buitjtei-field, t-he owners agreeing to pay the arrears of rates up to November 1st. and the in- going tenanit (Mar. Buttexfield) would see that the other apportionment was paid within a fortnight.

A GOOD PLACE FOR BOOTS.—For the best CONWAY. I and cheapest of all classes of Boots and Shoes go to Joseph Jones, Compton House, Castle- street, Conway. Best shop for repairing. Agent for the "K" and all the Best Brands. 2427 The Conway Choral Society's Annual Con- cert has been fixed for February 26th, 1908, when Haydn's Creation" will be performed. Artistes of the first order have been engaged. 3139 BRABAZON SOCIETY—On December nth, at the Conway Workhouse, the Brabazon Employ- ment Society held their monthly meeting. The Society wish to thank all who patronised their sale-of-work. The total receipts for goods sold, including tea, were £ ib us. 6d, leaving a balance in hand of about £ 15, which will be spent for extra comforts, which cannot be had out of the rates, for the old people. The sale was well attended by ladies and gentlemen from the neighbouring parishes in the Union, among whom may be men- tioned Mrs Martin Wilson, of Eithinog, who presented the Society with a cheque for two guineas; the Hon. Mrs. Henry Lloyd Mostyn, Mrs. Dawson, Tower View Mrs. Roberts, Huyton; Mrs. Platt, Mrs. Reeves Hughes, Mrs. McClement, Mrs. John Owen, the Misses Champneys, the Chairman of the Board, the Chairman of the House Committee, and several other members of I the Board. TABERNACLE MUTUAL IMPROVEMENT SOCIETY.-—-0-n Monday evening, at the weekly meeting of the above Society, the Rev D. Gwyn. fryn Jones, Llandudno, delivered a lecture on "Rhai o Gymeriadau Daniel Owen." Mr. T. C. Lewis, Syorumores, occupied the chair, in the absence' of ithe President of the Society (the Rev. Philip Price). !Mr. Jones gave an interest- ing and instructive lecture, and no doubt ab- sentees missed a real treat. Thanks were ac- corded Mr. Jones on the proposition of Mr. T. W. Hugbeis, secoadle-d by County-Counciillor D. W. Jones, J.P., of Holyhead, who happenlÐd to be present at the meeting. It should be stated that [through the indisposition of Mr. Ellis Davies, M.P., who was to. address a united meeting oif Garmel and Tabernacle Societies, 1\1;r. Jones very kindly Donlsented to "fill the gap." "BUY YOUR OWN CHERRIES.The popular service of song -based on the renowned temperance .story "Buy your own Cherries," by Dr. Kut-o-n, was given at the Town Hall on Thursday evening, by the Seion Congregational Juvenile Choir (conductor, Mr. John Roberts). The Chirman (Mr. L P. Griffiths) said that the objects of the meeting were two-fold, viz., to inculcate among the juveniles the principles off temperance and thrift, the proceeds of the meet- ing being devoted to augment the funds con- nected with the Band of Hope club. The care of the child was one of the burning questions of the day, and important responsibilities de- vol-ved upon parents, Sunday Schools, Bands of Hope, and otlher institutions for training the young. No section of humanity suffered more from the evils of intemperance and its diabolical consequences than the children. It would be a true merry Christmas to thousands if they followed the example of John. Lewis, the carpenter, the hero of the story laid before them that evening, by signing the temperance pledge and resolving, by the grace of God, to keep it. The service was illustrated by lantern Slides under the direction of Mr. Robert E-vanis, Rose Hill-street, the readings being effectively rendeired by the Rev. J. Luther Thomas, in the absence of the Rev. B. Menai, Francis, who was indisposed. The Juvenile Choir, assisted by several adults, rendered the musical portion in a spirited manner, and much credit ils due to them and the conductor for their painstaking efforts. The accompanists were Miss. Salliie Edwards, A.L.C.M., and Miss Gwen Griffiths. MUSICAL SUCCESS Miss Louisa M. Evans, daughter of Sergeant Evans, a pupil of Miss Sallie Edwards (Alawes Gwynedd), A.L.C.M., has successfully passed (ist class) the elementary examination of the London Gollege of iMusic, held at Bangor, on Saturday, Decem- iber 7th. SEION CONGREGATIONAL LITERARY SOCIETY.—At this Society's weekly meeting, on Monday evening, the Rev. Tom Davies, Llandudno, lectured oin "Wales's Opportunity." The chair was occupied by Mr. John Roberts, Lark Hill. Mr. Davies referred to the charac- teristics at the Welshman as being Ibaric and 'Celtic, the .former pre-dominating, henoo his lave of the romance and song; and the kindling of these, he maintained, was his meigsage and opportunity in the world. His interesting and instructive address was much appreciated, and .a hearty vote of thanks was accorded to him for his services. FIRE BRIGADE.—Orders for the week end- ing December 30th, 1907 Station duty. Fire- men William Ralphes and John Jones; officer on duty. 'Captain E. Loyd fones.-F. A. Dela- motte (Chief Officer). POSTAL.—It is 'with pleasure "Wie announce that Master L. Ivor Parry, son of IMr. Lewis Parry, Oak View, Conway, and a pupil of Mr. Griffiths, Higher Grade School, Colwyn Bay, has successfully passed the Post Office '"Learn- e,.ns' Examination. BAPTIST EISTEDDFOD.—The entries this year appear to 'be unusually numerous, particu- larly in Itha male voice choir event. The very handsome cup being offered in. the band con- gest is now on view at the window of Messrs. M. & J. Willialms, 'High^atreet. OBITUARY.—The mortal remains of Mr. Owen Owens, Ynys, who died on Thursday morning, lattelr a protracted illness, wlere laid to rest in the Gyffin Churchyard, on Tuesday. Mr. Owens was a very faithful Corporation em- ployee, having worked a lonig period in their service. IMucrh ,sympa;thy is generally felt with Mrs. Owen and the other .members of the family in their sad 'bereavement. CARMEL DEBATING SOCIETY.—The Rev. "William Jones presided on Monday evening, when rthesubjelct, "Should the Bible be used for instruction purposes in elementary schools," was discussed. Mr. Cynw-al Jones introduced the affirmative view, while Mr. T. C. Jones, sbafionmasitar, opposed. Amongst others who spake were Messrs. Josef E. Jones, Hugh P.arry, Arthur Evans, and D. Wynne Roberts. Upon a division, ait was found that those in opposition were in the majority. DEBATE.—An interesting and spirited debate rbook place. in. the Liberal Club on Wednesday evening on the question Should the House of Lo-rds be ,ended or amended?" Dr. Morgan presided over an ,alltendlanoe of some forty of the mcimbns, while Dr. Morris Jones and Mir. J. P. Griffith were the chief speakers. They w-sre well supported by arguments both strong and humorous. The .decision arrived at by a bare majority was that they should end the ancient inatfiitution which, as Gilbert tells us, Through-out ,the wair did nothing in particular, a,ddid it very well."

GYFFIN. SOAR WESLEYAN ( IJAPEI,Services for next Sunday, at TO a.m. and 6 p.m., Mr. David Thomas, Aber.

MENAI BRIDGE. PRIZE FAT STOCK SALK-On Monday Mr. John Rritchard, of Bangor, held his 26th great prize fat stock sale at the Simiiihfield, when there was a grand display of orver 100 head of choice fat bullocks, bulls, heifers, and cows, most of which had been specially fed for ,the sale, 400 Siheep and lamps. There w-as a largie attendance of buyers and a brisk sale en- sued.

COLWYN BAY. I KELLY & CO., STATION ROAD, have a choice selection of Fur Necklets, Muffs, and Coats at very moderate prices. The Millinery Department is under Mrs. Kelly's direct control, and all orders entrusted have personal attention. Mantles, Coats, and Paletots are in abundance. 2369 VICTOR ALBERT, watchmaker, jeweller, and optician, Conway-road, Colwyn Bay. for all kinds of jewellery, silver plate, watches, clocks, and repairs. Specialities: Beautifully enamel- led Souvenir spoons, 4s. 6d. each; reliable watches, 5s. each. 2302 RHOS ABBEY HOTEL.—Mr E. A. Crabbe applied to the Justices, on Saturday, on behalf of Mr F. C. Meier, of the Rhos Abbey Hotel for an extension of hours on the night of December 31st, on the occasion of a fancy dress ball. The appli- cation was granted.

CAERHUN. PARISH COUNCIL.—A meeting of the Caer. hun Parish Council was held at the Talybont Council School on Thursday evening,, the fol- lowing members being present: Messrs. Bern Filsher (Chairman), H. Davies (Vice-Chairman), Elias Hughes, Thomas Hughes, Griffith Ro- berts, J. Jones. Ellis Jones, Hugh Jones, Owen Williams., William Roberts, and W. Lloyd (Clerk). The minutes of the last meeting ware read and -confirmed. Letters were read from the owners and occupiers of the land, where the Rowlyn Bridge was to be placed, objecting to its erection, and it was decided not to proceed with :the work. Mr Ben Fisher and Mr Griffith Roberts were appointed to visit the piaith lead- .iing from Talycafn to -Caerhun Church, to see if ,the repairs promised by Cajptain. Douglas Jones, on behalf of Mrs. Gough, had been oar- ried out. It was decided to procure, a :map of the paiiish at a probable cost of £ 8. A letter was read filam,tby- Secretary of the 'Rhun Lodige of Oddfellows, stating that the application of 11 zzl the Council for the- use of their room to hold .meetings would' be considered at the next meet- ing of the Lodge. On the motion of the Chair- man, the quorum was changed from 7 to 5. A letter was tfead from Colonel Gee, calling at- tention to the dangerous curve near Berth, Taly- bont, and pointing out that the present time would be very opportune to try ito get it ramediijed. It was decided to call the attention- of the County Council to the spot. The Coun. oil have a timber bridge for sale, and it was decided to inseilt an advertisement to that effect in the "Weekly News" .and the "Rhedegydd." A letlter was read frorn, the Conway Rural Dis- trict Council stating that a committee of that Council would meet at the spot on the Taly- cafn to Ty'nygro'es road, which -,vas rcpaidtod to be dangerous, on the 30th inst., at 12.15, and asking the members of the Parish Council to meet them. It was decided to ask for tenders for 'the supply of coal to the following persons: Mrs. Jane Winnie Hughes, Bwlohgwyn, Taly- bont Mrs. M. A. Jones, Cae Meilir, Ty'ny- groes; Miss Grace Thomas, Ty Newydd, Roe Wen Mrs. Ell'en Roberts, Perthi, Talyibont; Mrs. Laura Roberts, Ffordd y Cam, Taly- ,bont;. Miss Mary Owen. Tlai Isaf, Talybont Miss Anne Parry, Pen Lan, Roe Wen Mr. John Thomas, Mount Pleasant, Roe Wen; Mr. Thos. Jones, Pen Lan, Roe Wen Mr. John Roberts, Ty'-nygroes; Mir. H. Lloyd Roberts, Bridge- street, Roe Wen; Mrs. Hughes, Glandwr, Ty'ruygroeis; iMirs. Roberts, Ty Gwyn, Taly- bont Mr. William Roberts, Bridge-:s(tneet, Roe Wen; Mrs. Jane Pritchard. Penyffynon; Mrs. Boisitock, Glan'rafon, Roe Wen; Mr. William Griffith, Wern, Roe Wen. Tit was decided to miaikse an atpplicatiion to. the University College, iBiangor, for a lecture on milk and butter-mak- ing. The following letter was read from the Lord-Lieutenant of the County:Bron Eifion, Criocieith, December loth, 1907. Delar Sir,—I beg to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 51th inst. with reference to the gp point- imtent of a Resident magistrate in the Conway- Trefriw District. Please assure your Council that their representations shall have due can- .sidemltion.-I am, yours truly, JOHN E. GREAVES." On the motion of the Chairman a vote of condolence with the Right Hon.. D. Lloyd-George in his great bereavement was passed. (

Prize Distribution at Talybont. On Friday itihe prices which are given by the Education Cbmmit|tee for regular attendance were distributed at the Council School by Mrs. Gee, of Caehun Hiall, who was accompanied by M'ijss Isolfene Gee1 and Miss Davies. Although a pressing invitation had be'en given to all the parents to attend, we regrdt to say that the number who accepted was very small. It would be a great encourageim-einit to the. children and to lail the Managers and teachers if the parents itook more lively interest in the work of -the school. Among those present were the Rev. W. E. Williams and Mrs. Williams, Biryn Awel; the Riev. Robert Williams, B.A., Rec- tory, Llanibedir Rev. Varney, the missioner Mr, ad iMns. Diavid Hughes, Blaenddoi; Mx. Hugh Roberts, Mrs. Ri-dgway, Chetwynd Colt- taige; Mirs. Davies, Ysgoldy; Mrs. Joneis, Gas- fell Mrs. and the Misses Brazil, Fifynonbedr. The older children sang "Llwyn Oun" and 'fTeill me where is Fancy Brted," and ithen, the infants sang two of their songs. Mrs. Gee, then distributed the prizes to the fcllowing:-FitrA class prizes: Willie Hughes, Blaenddoi; John Owein, Tyddyin Gaiib; Llewelyn. Williams, Ty Du; Hannah M. Hughes, Blaenddoi Grace Williams, Hendy; Willie Jones, Berth; Robert E. Jones, Wern John M. Roberts, Peubrvu 'Rallt; Grace Williams, Brongader; Minnie Williams, Coed Sadwrn. Second class prizes: Ivor Williams, Wern Isaf; Aneurin Davies, Ysgoldy; Grace- Evans, Tyucha'Tffoxdd; Dilys Davies, Ysgoldy Griffith Roberts, Ffrwdycorn-; Llelwelyin Davieis, Llysi Llewelyn Morris Jones, Gasteil; Ellen A. Owen, Gwiga; W. J. JoniCIs, Cenin Coltftage; Edith Roberts, PEitthl Moses R. Evans, Tyucha'rffordd; Beatrice Jones, Plias Arfon; Evan, Owen, Tyddyn Gaib Lizzie Williams', Brongader; Dona Williams,, Bod Gwynedd; Annie Williams, Tyddyn Robin; Sarah E. Jones, Plant yr Iwrch; Charlie lbdig- way, Chetwynd Cottage Sarah E. Williams Tyddyn Robin; M. A. Hughes, Blaenddoi; Hugh O. Coed Sadwrn; Jape Wil- liams, Brongader. John Owen, Tyddyn Gaiib, was. also pre,sen-teid with a silver medal for hav- ing attended during the last three years without losing a single half iclay. The Rev. R. Williams, B.A., next gave a short address to the children, and he was followed by the Rev. W. 0. William C.M., minister, Talybont. While the children were singing The Miller Iof the Dee" a loud knocking was heard, and when the door was opened to the infinite delight of the children, Father Christmas entered carrying a most beautifully decorated Christmas Tree, and after bidding the children Good morning" went out again to bring in a huge basket full of toys and presents. Santa Claus asked the children to sing a song while he unpacked the treasures, and though they were eagerly watching the process of unpack- ing, they sang with good effect The Gipsy Band." Father Christmas next proceeded to distribute his gifts, each child receiving a Christmas card and two presents. Three cheers were given for Father Christmas and Mrs Gee. After singing Lords and ladies gay," the children were addressed by the Rev. Varney, the Missioner. The singing of Hen Wlad fy Nhadau," brought a most enjoyable meeting to an end. The district is very much indebted to Mrs Gee and the Misses Brazil for the interest they take in the school children. Mrs Gee every summer pro- vides them with an excellent tea. Miss Brazil takes great care that Father Christmas is not allowed to pass on his joy bringing journey with- out making a halt at Talybont.

The Welsh C.M. New Church at Llandudno Junction. To THE EDITOB OF THE Weekly News. Sir.—A paragraph appeared in your last issue reporting tl,e monthly meeting of Congregational Ministers Fraternal," wherein a resolution was adopted deeply regretting the decision of the Calvinistic Methodists to erect a place of worship in Broad-street, within a stone's throw of the building used by the Congregationalists, while the district is sufficiently supplied with religious accommodation for the inhabitants." I will thank you for a short space to say a few words so as to prevent a wrong impression. It had long been intended to establish a Welsh C.M. Church at the Junction, as the Pensarn C.M. Chapel was I considered too distant, being situated almost a mile to the east from where it is proposed now to build. Ten months ago our church was formed at the Junction, when twenty-nine members enrolled themselves. Now there are about forty-five mem- bers on the Church register, and, in all, at least sixty adherents. A Welsh C.M. Church should have been started there at least ten years ago, and our connection has suffered owing to that neglect. The new church now holds its services in a small corrugated iron building that belongs to the English Presbyterian Church, which is much too small and insanitary. Many earnest efforts have been made to secure a suitable site for a new school chapel. Eventually we found that there was no alternative but to take the site situated, not exactly in Broad-street but adjacent. It may be within a stone's throw of the Congregational Chapel; but the Congregational^ Chapel^at the same time w7ill be within a stone's throw of our humble building. The disadvantage to us, on that point, will be exactly the same as the Congrega- tionalists. But that is not the great objection. The great objection evidently, is tnat we are going to build at all, for "the district is suffi- ciently supplied with religious accommodation." Pensarn, the only C.M. Chapel in the whole dis- trict, is too far, and is too full to accommodate our congregation. The Wesleyan chapel, I understand, is almost full; and the Baptist Chapel, they say, is filling well. As far as I can gather, the sufficient accommodation for Welsh chapel-goers in the district, therefore, I suppose, must be in the Broad-street Congregational Chape!. Let that be. It stands to reason that a congregation, numbering, ml say sixty, belonging to a particular denomination, should have a place of meeting for themselves. Suppose for a moment that the Congregationalists at the Junction were in exactly the same position as the Calvinistic Methodists now are and suppose that the Calvinistic Methodists were to act towards the Congregationalists, under such circumstances, in exactly the same manner as they act towards us, their resolutions, doubtless, would have been of the thunder and lightning variety, and rightly do I venture to say that we would have been ashamed of ourselves. The Broad-street Church well knows the difficulties we have had during the past months in endeavouring to get a site; and well do they know that we would not have fixed upon the site near their chapel had we been able to find a suit- able one elsewhere. For some time at least they must try and bear with us, and take things as they are. We will not enter upon their preserves, neither shall we try to win over any of their members, though we are well aware that, owing to our neglect, they have Calvinistic Methodists among their regular members. I trust that they will also refrain from any efforts to proselytize. There are opportunities in abundance for both Churches to do the proper work, each in its own sphere. There are Congregationalists and there are Calvinistic Methodists and also those who neglect the means of Grace whom both Churches ought to exert themselves, in the spirit of the great Master, to try to reclaim. All fairminded readers, I believe, will agree that it was our duty to provide a school- chapel at least for our congregation.—Yours, &c., C. D.

Tragic Death of Mrs. Rowlands, Llanfair. It is with sincere regret that I record the terribly sad death of Mrs Rowlands, The Mills, Llanfair- talhaiarn, which took place under tragic circum- stances on Saturday morning. It appears that Mrs Rowlands, accompanied by her daughter, was driving towards AWergele in a two-wheeled trap. When ascending the steep hill near Bronheulog, the horse became restive and unmanageable, owing, it is presumed, to seeing coming from the opposite direction a man wearing a white jacket. The animal eventually turned round suddenly, with the result that one of the wheels of the trap came in contact with a heap of stones on the side of the road. The impact was so sudden that Mrs Rowlands was pitched out of the trap, alighting on her head, and sustaining such injuries that she died on the spot. Dr. Jones' assistant was immed- iately sent for, but all he could do was to pronounce life extinct. Dr. J. R. Hughes, Coroner for West Denbighshire, held an inquest on the body at Llanfair on Tuesday, the jury returninga verdict of Accidental death," and passing a vote of condolence with Mr Rowlands and family in their terribly sad and sudden distress. It is only twelve months ago since a son of Mr Rowlands and his deceased wife died in the prime of manhood from that terrible scourge, consumption. SEARCHLIGHT.

Llanrwst Board of Guardians. APPOINTMENT OF MASTER AND MATRON. A special meeting joif the Guardians was held .on Tuesday, presided over by IMr. John Ro- berts, J.P., Penitriavoelas. There were also pHeiSieinit Revs. John Gowffr (Tfetfrfiw), -J. Ll. Richards (Dolwyddelen), H. Riawson Williams (Betiws-y-Cbed), Messrs. John Hughes and O. Lloyd Jones (B<ettws-y-Coed), R. T. Ellis (Tref- riw), John Berry and W. G. Jones (Llanrwst), Roland Hughes (Eglwysbach), D. G. Jones (Maenan), Willitam Williams and Meredith Owen (Llangernyw), John Davies (Bryniog Uc.h.a'), David Owien (Llanddog.et), David Lewis (Pant Lliin), T. T. Roberts (Dolwyddelen), J. Lloyd Morris: (Ysgwyifmth), David Jones (Pen- nant), Edward Mill's, Williams Evans, John Williams, and John Davies, (Gwytherin), Ed- ward Roberts (Penmachno), Evan Williams (Capel Curig), Isaac Hughes1, Robert Williams, and Edward Edwards; with the Clerk, Mr. R. R. Owen. The Clerk reported at the outset of the meet- ing that 27 applications had been received, two .others having arrived 'too late, which made 29 applications in .all. A Committee was elected at the last Board to reduce the number. This was done, .and four of the applican.t.s now ap- peared before the Board —Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Roberts, Workhouse, Penrhyndeudraeth; Mr. and Mrs. W. Daniel Davies, Bryn Llewelyn-, P'enlm¡a¡c!hnü; and Mrs. Edward Hughes, Workhouse, Holywell; Mr. and Mr.s. H. Gray Parry, Tredawel, Blaenau Ffestiniog. It was decided that the mode of procedure should be by ballot. The first voiling was-.—Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Roberts, 4; Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Davies, 3 Mir. and Mrs. Edward Hughes, 15 Mr. and Mrs. H Gray Parry, 7. Mr. and Mrs. Hughes having received the, majority of votes, no further voting was. necerssary, and Mr. and Mrs Hughes were therefore unanimously elected. Following the appointment the Guardians ad- journed to the dining room, where an excellent repast wa,s provided by the Master and Matron, !a hearty vote of thanks being accorded, on the motion of the Chairman, seconded by the Rev John Cower, to which the Master briefly re- sponded. Votes of thanbs to the Chairman and the Press were accorded.

COLWYN. CYMDEITHAS LENYDDOL HEBRON. -Nos Lun cyfarfu y gymdeithas uchod am 8-15 o dan lywyddiaeth y Parch Lewis Williams, y testyn ydoedd" Llyfrau ynte cyfeillion sydd yn dylanwadu fwyaf ar v meddwl." Yn anffodus, gan un ochr vn unig cafwvd papur, sef Cyfeillion," gan Miss Nellie Hughes, Regent House. Teimlad y cyfarfod oedd fod Miss Hughes wedi ysgrifen- papur o deilyngdod uchel, ac wedi rhoddi ei hochr ger bron y gymdeithas yn gryf iawn. Cafwvd sylwadau gan amryw o'r aelodau. THE SALE OF WORK.—We are very pleased to learn that the attractive sale of work opened last week by the Countess Dundonald and Mrs. R. Williams Wynn, on behalu. of St. John's Church, realised the handsome sum of

20 LLANBEDR NEW PUBLICATION.—Among the new publications to be eypecte-d shortly is a transla- tion of the "Ystoryia De Carolo Maguo" from the Red-book of Hergest, with a critical and historical introduction by the Rev. Robert Wil- liams, B.A., Rector of Llanbedr y Cenin. This book lis to be puMJJshed by the Cymmrodorion So-cie^y.

Rheolwyr Ysgolion Dosbarth Ffestiniog Cynhaliwyd cyfarfod o'r uchod ddydd Iau di- weddaf, y Parch J. Rhydwen.Parry, yn y gadair. Datilenwyd cofnodion y gwahanol bwyllg-orau g-ynhaliwyd yr un diwrnod. Penodwyd Miss Kate Pritchard, o Ysgol Ffestiniog- i lanwile Miss Elen Roberts, Ysgol Maenofferen, yr hon sydd yn ymadael. Pasiwyd i hysbysebu am athrawes yn lie Miss Pritchard, i ysgol Ffestiniog. Gadawyd y mater o gyflenwad athrawon yn ys- golion Glanypwll a'r Penrhyn yng ngofa! y Parchn John Owen, a Rhydwen Parry. Penod- wyd Mr John Cadvvaladr, y Parchn John Owen, J. Rhydwen Parry, a Mr. William Evans, i ddethoi llyfrau i'r plant ydjnt wedi mynychu yr ysgolion yn rheolaidd yn ystod y flwyddyn yn terfynu Gorffenaf 3lain. Darllenwyd a phasiwyd taflen y cyflogau am y chwarter, hefyd y biliau ereill am yr un cyfnod. Derbyniwyd ceisiadau am fenthyg amryw o'r ysgolion i g) nal gwahano1 gyfarfodydd. Caniatawyd pob cais ond eiddo Cymdeithasau ag y mae ganddynt ystafelloedd priodol i gynnal cyfarfodydd o natur y rhai y g-ofynid am yr ysgolion i'w cynnal. Dymunir ar i'r rhai wnaent gais am fenthyg yr ysgol gofio mai y rheol ydyw gwrtnod ceisiadau, pan ar ol ymchwiliad y ceir fod gan y gymdeithas ystafell- oedd priodol. Darllenwyd adroddiadau y swydd- ogion gorfodoi. Swyddog y Dosbarth Dinesig a adroddai fod 1914-9 o blant ar y Gofrestr dros bump oed a 252.6 dan bump, \n gwneud cyfan- swm o 2167.5. Cyfartaledd presenoideb dros bump89.8; dan bump, 73. i cyfartaleddy cant, 87.6 Yr oedd wyth o ysgolion yn y dosbarth anrhyd- eddus, sef, Glanypwll Infants, 93.9 Glanypwl. Junior, 93 8; Slate Quarries Boys, 93 Slate Quarries Girls, 92.8 Higher Grade Boys, 91.6 Glanypwll Senior, 91.4 Tanygrisiau Mixed, go Manod Mixed, go. Yr oedd flawer o afiechyd yn y dosbarth. Swyddog y Dosbarth Gwladol a adroddai fod 879 dros bump ar lyfrau Ysgolion y Cynghor 776.5 yn presenoli eu hunain, sef cyfartaledd o 88.3 y cant 145.6 o dan bump oed, 109 8yn pres- enoli eu hunain, fel ag i ddwyn y cyfartaledd o 75.4 y cant. Yn yr Ysgolion Enwadol y mae 224 ar y llyfrau dros bump presenoldeb, 180.7 cyfartaledd, 80.7; dan bump, 33; presenoldeb. 20.9 cyfartaledd, 63.3. Yr oedd saith ysgol yn y dosbarth anrhydeddus, sef Minffordd, 98.7 Rhyd, 97.3 Brontecwyn, 92.7 Gellilydan, 92.7 Penrhyn Infants, 91.7; Croesor, 91.5; Tal- sarnau, 90.2 Pasiwyd pleidlais yn llongyfarch y Swyddog- ion ar nifer yr ysgolion oedd yn y dosbarth an- rhydeddus.

Eisteddfod Siloam, Capel Garmon, Cynhaliwyd yr uchod ddydd Sadwrn diweddaf, yr hon a droes allan yn llwyddiant mawr. Llywyddwyd cyfarfod y prydnawn gan Mr John Jones, Penlan, ac arweiniwyd vn hwyliog gan Dewi Tudur. Wedi cael tdn gyffredinol, ac anerchiadau gan y beirdd, gwnaed y dyfarniadau canlynol:—Unawd i rai dan 12 1, Mary Jones, Minffordd; 2. Mary Ceridwen Jones; 3, Maria Morris. Deuawd i rai dan 16 oed Mary Jones a'i chyfeilles. Pencil Sketch J. Parry, Siloam. Traethawd Miss M. Evans, Glan-y-Wern. Her- Unawd: John Thomas, Glandwr," Rhydiydan. Adroddiad, i rai dan 16 oed i, Miss Amy Williams Post office, Penmachno 2, R. T. Davies, Pen- machno. Parti o blant Parti Nebo, a plant Capel Garmon. Darllen rhan o bennod R. T. Davies, Penmachno. Cafwyd anerchiad gampus gan y Cadeirydd. Yr oedd te rhagorol wedi ei ddarpar gan y boneddigesau rhwng y ddau gyfarfod. Llywydd cyfarfod y nos ydoedd Mr J. D. Jones (Cyfreithiwr), Llanrwst, gan yr hwn y cafwyd anerchiad addysgiadol, ac arweiniwyd yn ddawnus gan Mr John Richards, Penmachno. Yr oedd y gwahanol ddyfarniadau fel y canlyn :—Unawd Y Ddinas Sanctaidd goreu o nifer fawr, J. W. Davies, Pentrefoelas. Par o Hosanau Mrs Williams, Bryn Bras, Nebo. Par o Fenyg gweu- edig Miss Roberts, Eidda Fawr, Ysbytty. Brat a Ffedog Maggie Evans, Glan-y-wern. Unawd Tenor: J. W. Ellis, Cerryg. Adroddiad Y Dedwydd Dri," goreu o 18, J. J. Evans, Llansannan. Deuawd J. W. Davies ac R. Evans, Cerryg. Llaw- ffon David Jones, Capel Garmon. Ffon Fuoail: Mr Culing, Penmachno. Englyn Dewi Tudur a Ellis Evans, Ty'nllwyn, yn gydradd. Penillion Y Tail Gardd," David Evans, Llansannan. Her- Unawd, goreu o nifer fawr, J. W. Davies. Pedwar- Ol awd, J. \V. Davies, a'i gyfeiilion. Traethodau, J. Jones, Pentre, a R. W. Roberts, Capel Gannon. Ymgeisiodd tri o gorau, ar goreu oedd Cor Ysbytty. Y beirniaid oeddynt, Dewi Tudur, Mr H. Llovd- Jones, Bettws; Parch. LI. Jerman, a'r Parch. Thomas Williams. Clorianwyd y cantorion gan Mr Morgan E. Phillips, B. Sc., L.T.S.C., Blaenau Ffestiniog, yr hwn a wnaeth ei waith yn effeithiol. Beimiad-' wyd yr adroddwyr gan Mr J. D. Jones (Cyfreithiwr) Cyfeiiiwyd gan Miss Davies, Nantglyn. Gwnaeth pawb eu rhan yn ffyddlon.

Odlau Hiraeth. Am Eleanor Mary, anwyl blentyn David William a Sarah Jones, 16, Llewelyn-street, Conwv. Fe ddarfu'r h4f, daeth gauaf du, A'r flwyddyn bron ar ben A llawer cwmwl tywyll fu Yn hofran yn y nell. Ond cwmwl dua'r flwyddyn hon, Rbaid ini addef hyn Oedd colli g-wyneb iach a lion, Yn neifio! t'wyll y gIyn. 'Roedd colli cwmni "Nellie" 'nawr O'r teulu'n arcboll droni 'Rol codi llawer castell mawr: Pwy ddywed maint y siom ? Ynngwanwyn bywyd 'heaeg-wnaeth, 0 gyrhaedd dwndwr byd, 1; I r wlad lie nad ocs poen, na sasth, Ond teulu iach i gyd. Fy ngeneth hoff, maddeu i mi Am gwestiwn bach o'r llawr, Pa sut yn a wr y teimli di Yn nhragwyddolfyd mawr? Mae'th le yn wag yn nghartre'r llawr, Ond liawliacON, w y lIef; Sut teimli di'u y dvrta fawr, Wrth ganu lcldo ht"? Mae arnom hiraeth ar dy ol, Rhown ddeigryn ar dy Jedd Ond, grwvddoin na ddoi di YI. 11,); O'r hyfryd Wlad yr hedd.' Am hyny 0, ein gweddi yw, Am ddytod attat ti I Ac yno heb ivahanu, byw I Yn nghwmni Iesu cu." Caernarfon, ROBERT EVAiS.