The North Wales Weekly News

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TREFRIW. INQUEST.—Mr. J. Pentir Williams, the Cor- oner for the Arvon Division, held an inquest on Monday on the remains of Miss Anne Cave, Isydon, who was found dead in her bed on Saturday morning. The Rev. John Gower was elected foreman of the jury. Mrs. Davies, Isy- don, deposed that the deceased lady was lodging at her house. She retired to rest on Christmas eve as usual, and appeared to be in good health. On Saturday morning witness's little girl knock- ed at the deceased's bedroom door at 7.30 a.m. to enquire whether she would have a cup of tea, but received no reply. Witness then entered the TOO IN and found the deceased dead. She had not complained of ill-health at any time during her stay at I-siydon. Dr. Williams stated that he had examined the remains, and found that she had died from degeneration of the arteries." The jury retulrned a verdict of Died from na- tural causes." The interment took place on Tuesday at the Parish Church Cemetery, the Rev. John Gower officiating. SALE OF WORK.—A most successful sale of work was held on Christmas Day and Boxing Day, in aid of the Peniel C'.M. Building Fund. The lady members of the church had been busi- ly engaged for months preparing for the event, with the result that their efforts were rewarded to the extent of over £ ,75. Mr. W. O. McGaul, Wroodbank, opened the bazaar on Christmas Day and the Rev. Evan Davies on Boxing Day. The stalls were admirably decorated with most pleasing effects by the stall holders, assisted by Mrs. Marsh, Fenian. The stall holders were: —No. i stall: Miss Roberts, Glan Conwy Miss -Roberts, Store House; Mrs. Roberts, Welby Cottage; Mrs. Roberts, Central Buildings Miss Williams, The Shop; Miss Owen, Bron Derw; Miss Evans, Pant D-u and Miss Hughes, Bryn Menai. No. 2 stall: Mrs. Griffith, Llys Derwen Mrs. Evans, Wern Mrs. Hughes, Ty Boot. No. 3 stall: Mrs. Thomas., Hill Crest; Mrs. Davies, Peaybryn Miss Williams, Bryn Conwy; Miss Evans, ditto Miss Thomas, Rose Cottage; and Mrs. Hughes, Wigfa. Children's stall: Miss Leah Williams, Miss Maggie Mary Jones, Miss Maria M. Hughes, Miss Nellie Davies, and Miss Jane E. Jones. Refreshment stall: Mrs. Evans, Bee Hive; Mrs. Thomas, Tanygraig; Miss Wil- liams. Canol Pentre; Mrs. Edwards, Aberdeu- lyn Miss Williams, .Hill Crest; and Mrs. PÚt. chard, Paris Stores. Selections were given dur- ing the sale on the gramaphone by Mr. J. L. D.,vies, Llanrwst.

CLAN CONWAY. COMPETITIVE MEETING. — On Christmas night an enjoyable competitive meeting was held at the Bryn Ebenezer Welsh Methodist Schoolroom, when the place was full. Mr. Hugh Owen, Bronafon, made an excellent chairman. The proceedings were opened with a pianoforte solo by Miss Wil- iiams, Eryl. This was followed by a capital address by the chairman, which set all present in good humour. In the competition for the singing of "Calon Lân," the first prize was gained by Myfanwy Williams, and the seconed by Nellie Hughes, Groesffordd. After a pleasing song by Miss Nellie Jones, of the Eagles Shop, the great event of receiving addresses from the bards as- sembled caused endless amusement. The brilliant local stars that charmed the audience with their effusions of Celtic fire were called out by name, in dramatic fashion, by the chairman, and as Mr. Evan Jones, Minafon, one of the paragons of the village, led the way there was a cheer worthy of the National event. He was followed by the following brethren :—Mr. Wm. Edwards, Tyddyn Bach; Mr. Robert Hughes, Felin Ucha Mr. David Evans, Gwyndy Bach Mr. D. L. Evans, Carirefie Mr. John Davies (Glyn Dwr) Mr. L. A. Evans, Drug Stores, and the celebrated descendant of the Milesians—Mr. Josuah Hughes. The wit, irony, and pathos in the effusive epistles were highly ap- preciated and cheered by the auditors. A com- petition for stitching a button "for men only" also caused great mirth, and Mr. John Davies (Glyn Dwr), was adjudged the best. The first prize for the best description of A Bachelor was divided between Mr. Arthur Williams, Eryl, and Mr. David Williams, Gwyndy Bach. Mr. Richard Jones, Fron Goch, secured a prize, for translating from English into Welsh, and an im- promptu speech competition was won by Mr. Roger Edwards, Tyddyn Bach. Several pleasing carols were sung by the choir. In the afternoon the children of the chapel were entertained to tea, and later, under the auspices of the bachelors of the chapel, a tea for adults was much enjoyed. COUNTRY PAN TOM I 1\1 E AT THE SCHOOLS.:—Mr, Lewis, the headmaster of the National Schools, has a wonderful aptitude for the training of children other than in scholarly work. He produces each Yuletide a country pantomime, which is a credit to all concerned. There is music, song, and acting of a delightful order, and the first performance was given on Tuesday evening. Owing to the inclement weather the attendance was not so large as would otherwise have been the case. The performances were continued last night (Wednesday), and the last performance is to be given to-night (Thursday).

GWYTHERIN. PRIZE DAY AT THE COUNCIL SCHOOL. -On Thursday the school was visited by Messrs R. O. Hughes (Manager), R. Williams, Ty'n- 'rerw, and H. Owen, Tyddyn Ucha', Who pre- :sented the book prizes and certificates won by the pupils, during the year ended June 30th. The following pupils received prizes:—For full at- tendance Cledwein Williams, Bryniau Pair; Hywel Morris, Penybont; John Roberts, Cwm Clano-l. For 99 per cent. attendance: David Owen, Penyfron; John Owen, Tyddyn Ucha' Emrys Davirs. Bryn Clochydd. Prizes for class work: Standard VI., Mary Ellen Owen; Stand- ard V., John Griffith; Standard IV., Mary Edwards; Standard III., Keturah Thomas and John, Davies; Standard II., Emily Griffiths; Standard I., Hywel Morris. Certificates for an 13itltendem.ce of 95: Annie Griffiths, Emily Griffiths, Keturah Thomas, Gwyndaf Morris, Johnny Jones, Robert Roberts, Catherine Dav- ies, Robert Owen, David J. Wynne, John Dav- ies, John Williams, Hugh T. Thomas, John Ro- berts (II-), Hugh Owen, Samuel Wynne, Thomas J. Jones. Speeches were made by the visitors, exhorting the children to further efforts to se- cure a good list of prize winners. The children were given a handsome donation towards buying oraniges and sweets. on re-opening of school. Also a tea party is very kindly promised by one of the visitors before Christmas holidays. The headmaster, in proposing a vote of thanks to the visitors, expressed his sincere thanks to all the parents for their kind co-operation in send- ing children so punctually, so very clean, and so regularly.—COR WINNERS AT LOCAL ErSTEDDFODAU.— We are pleased to find the young folk of the district were so successful at the Christmas meetings, and offer them our congratulations. Mr. R. Morris, our genial postman, won the baritone siclo and quartette at Llangernyw. Mr. W. M. Jones won at Llansannan, with six verses in memory of Mrs. Roberts, Bont. Mr. Ellis Thomas won the chief recitation at Bethel. Miss G-wladys M. Jones won the chief reci-bation at Llansannan. It is difficult to. estimate the good done by these local meetings to those who strive to better themselves.

An Artistic Calendar. Mr. H. Willoughby Lance, the electrical, hyd- raulic, automobile, and general engineer, of Mostyn- street, Llandudno, is to be congratulated upon his calendar for 1909, which is a high class reproduc- tion in colour of the famous painting by Karl Witkowski, entitled Just a nibble." Those who desire copies of this calendar should make imme- diate application to Mr. Willoughby Lance. --=><

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BETTWS-Y-COED. WEATHER OBSERVATIONS. I For the week ending Saturday, Dec. 26th, 1908. I Mean Maximum (in shade) 47*4. Mean Minimum (in shade) 38'4 Highest in shade 54 Lowest in shade 28 Maximum in the sun 87 Lowest on the grass 23 Bright sunshine 7'ohrs. Mean amount of cloud 54 2 per cent" H. W. FOX. PREACHING MEETING. — The annual preaching mecitinigs in connection. with Bryn Mawr C.M. Chapel, were held on Wednesday -eved,ing and throughout Christmas Day, when large, conlgrgaitlions were attracted. The special preachers were the Revs, John Williams, Bryn- siemcyn, and J. loberts (Iolo Caernarfon), Port- madoc. MUSICAL SUCCESS.—(Mrs. Phillips- (Llinos ,I C Eisi), the well-known local vocalist, was success- ful in capturing the prize for soprano solo at Penmachno Chrisitmas Eisteddfod, sharing first honours, cn the following day, at a test concert held at Llanrwst.

Interesting Llanrwst Wedding. CROSS-HUGHES. An attractive wedding, which created much interest, was on Wednesday morning witnessed at Zion Chapel, Llanrwst. The contracting parties were Miss Katie Hughes, of Compton House, Llan- rwst, and Mr. Norman Cross, Harrow, London. The bride was one of the most popular young ladies in the town. An amateur actress of some disti- c- tion, she has always taken the leading part in almost every local dramatic performance, and with the Taid a Nain Company she filled the role of Marian with considerable ability. It was little wonder that such a large number should wend their way through the deep snow to witness the tieing of the nuptial knot. The bride, who was given away by her brother, Mr. Alfred Hughes, was attired in a gown of cream silk, striped gauze, empire style, trimmed with Maltese lace and cream braided satin, and wore a bridal veil and a wreath of orange blossom, and carried a shower bouquet, the gift of the bridegroom. The bridesmaids were Miss Cross, sister of the bridegroom, and Miss Lizzie Hughes, The Meadows, Llanrwst. They wore cream cos- tumes and black satin hats, with just a touch of pink. They wore sprays of pink and white flowers, the gifts of the bridegroom. The best man was Mr. Idwal Parry, Llanrwst. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. William Thomas, pastor of Zion Chapel. Afterwards the party adjourn- ed to Compton House, where the wedding breakfast was given by Mr. and Mrs. Alfred T. 'Hughes (brother and sister-in-law of the bride). The guests were Mrs. Cross (mother of the -in bridegroom), Mtas. R. Williams (sister of the bride), Miss Elsd Williams (niece of the bride), Master Cecil Hughes (nephew of the bride), Mrs. Richardson (aunt of the bride), Rev. and Mirs. William Thomas (Fr.rondeg) Mrs. and Miss jjbnes (The Brail), and Miss Williams (Waterloo House). The happy couple left by the 2.41 p.m. train for Harrow, the statioin being crowded to witness their departure. The bride's travelling dress was a costume of Saxe blue tweed and a large corded silk mole hat trimmed with Saxe and mole-coloured wings. The presents were handsome and numerous.

Interesting Conway Wedding. Yesterday (Wednesday) a very interesting wedding took place in the Conway Parish Church, the contracting parties being Miss Emily E. Hevey, daughter of Mrs. Roberts, Ivanhoe, Woodlands, and Mr. Geo. Walter Jones, eldest son of Councillor Fred. Jones, The Grosvenor. The officiating clergy were the Vicar (the Rev. J. W. Roberts), and the Curate (the Rev. J. Davies). There was a large number of friends and well-wishers in the church. The bride was attired in cream silk trimmed with applique lace and silk fringe, and she wore a large white hat to match. She also carried a beautiful bouquet of smilax and white chrysanthemums. She was attended as bridesmaids by the Misses Louie and Gwladys Jones (sisters of the bride- groom), and they wore white silk Empire dresses and large white hats. The best man was Mr. Robert Jones, and Mr. P. Hevey (uncle) gave the bride away. The service. was fully choral, Mr. Robert Jones presiding at the organ. After the ceremony the young couple and guests adjourned to the residence of the bride's mother, where the wedding breakfast was partaken of. The honey- moon wil! be spent in Chester. The following is a list of presents :—Mrs Ro- berts (mother of bride), piano and silver Mr Fred Johe (father of bridegroom), wedding cake Mrs Fred Jones (mother of bridegroom), cheque Miss Louie Jones, fitted handbag Miss Edith Jones, tea cosy and wedding cards; Miss Gladys Jones, stamp box and vases; Miss Dorothy Jones, photo and frame Miss Maisie Jones, brass pipe rack Master Freddie Jones, black and copper fire tongs Master Willie Hevey, silver inkstand; Miss Nancy Roberts, half-doz. silver teaspoons; Mrs Jones, Ivanhoe, silver spoons and serviette rings Mr and Mrs Theo. Jones, copper kettle; Nurse Ains- worth, London, trousseau and vases Mrs Moores, Llandudno, sideboard cloth; Mrs F. M. Moores, Llandudno, silver sugar sifter and bowl; Miss S. E. Jones, The Grosvenor, cushion Mrs Rowlands, Bangor-road, teapot.; Mrs Conley, teapot stand; Mr David Walker, brass candle- sticks Mr John Walker, Tiger skin rug; Mrs David Owen, Bangor-road, silver sugar sifter and bowl; Mrs Coleman, Sutton, cruet Mrs Jones, Greenwich House, vases Mr and Mrs J. P. Hughes, Greenwich House, afternoon tea spoons and sugar tongs Miss Katie Roberts, Bryn Siriol, afternoon tea cloth Miss Grace Williams, Bryn Iocyn, table cloth Mrs Jones, Bryn Gynog, piano cover Miss Davies, Farmyard, tea cosy; Miss Jones, Tan'r- berllan, teapot and stand, and hot water jug Mrs E. Coleman, Sutton, toast rack; Mrs J. Parry, fruit stand; Mr and 'Mrs Bithell, Colwyn Bay, clock Miss Gladys Williams, pearl and silver and silver penholder Miss D. Runcorn, Southport, duchesseset; Miss G. Runcorn, Southport, photo frame Mr and Mrs J. Bithell, fruit bowl; Miss Hawkins, duchesse set; Mr and Mrs Hargreaves, Blundellsands, bedding and pair of gloves; Mrs Evans, Liverpool Arms, two pairs of sheets Misses E. and C. Evans, Liverpool Arms, bath towels; Mr and Mrs Craven, set of jugs; Miss Hughes, Castle Cottage, half-dozen towels Mrs Arrowsmith, tray cloth Mr and Mr*. Jones, Bryn Llewelyn, tea cosy Mrs Jones, WoodlanJs; set of mats; Miss Hevey, Sutton, handbag; Mrs Roberts, Mount Pleasant, pair of mats Miss Sargeant, Riverside, vase Mrs Jones, Plough, cheque Mr and Mrs Joseph Jones, Compton House, fruit bowl; Miss Winnie Jones, Compton House, brass vases; Mrs Amos Jones, bed linen.

Llanrwst Petty Sessions. On Monday, before Mr. O. Isgoed Jones, Col. Higson, Messrs. L. W. Jeilf Petit, W. B. Halhed, W. J. Williams., W. Hughes, and L. O. R. Ashley The licence of the Red Lion Hotel was trans- ferred from Arthur Wildmam to John Evans. Dawson Wood, a commercial traveller, of Manchester, was charged on two informations with traveillliÍng on the London & North-Wfestern Railway without having previously taken out a ticket—on the 4th November, between Glan, Con- way and Llanrwst, and on the following day be- tween Llamwst and Glan' Conway. Mr. S. R. Dew appeared for the prosecution. Evidence was given by Special Ticket Examin- ers A. Jones and Suimmerton, Edward Jones (ticket collector at the Junction), and W. H. Evans (porter, Llanrwst). The defendant pleaded guilty, and Mr. Dew said they were not desirous of unduly pressing the cases. A fine of 1 os. an dcosta in, each case was im- posed.

Abergele Sparks. The C.M. annual competitive meeting was held at the Town Hall on Friday evening, Sir Herbert Roberts in the chair, and Mr. J. Jones, Bodeivion, conducting. The secretary was Mr. H. Melbourne Griffith, and the accompanist Mr. T. G. Morgan, T.C.L. The adjudicators were :—Music Pedr Alaw," Mus. Bac. literature, recitations, &c.: Rev. Francis Jones, Abergele; poetry Rev. S. T. Jones, "AJawn," Conway; recitations: Rev. R. Williams, Towyn. The prizes were awarded as follows:—Recitation (for those under 14): 1, H. Rees Jones, Post Office, Llanddulas 2, Jennie Williams, Llanddulas 3, Olwen Parry, Abergele. Duett (for those under 18), "Gweithiwn dros yr Iesu i, Kitty Jones and Lizzie Davies. Party of 12, the hymns" Llangors" and "Rhydygroes": i, Party conducted by Mr. Thomas Jones. Cyfan- soddi darn heb atalnodau: i, Mr. J. R. Evans, Llanddulas. Reciting the winning piece: i, Henry Davies, Rhwngyddwyffordd, Bettws. Essay on St. Matthew: i, R. T. Pierce, Llanddulas. Recita- tion, Yr Enllibiwr": Henry Davies, Rhwngy- ddwyffordd. Baritone or contralto solo, Boreu'r Trydyski Dydd": i, Hugh Hughes, Llanddulas. Duett, "Y Ddau Delynor": Mr. D. Vaughan, Ty Mawr, and Mr. Edward Parry, Glanrafon, Bettws. Translation from English to Welsh: i, J. R. Evans, Llanddulas. Party of 4, Jiwbil Fwyn i. Party conducted by James Hughes. Recitation, Can Gwraig y Pysgotwr Prize divided between Lizzie Davies and Lily Williams. Essay, Y gwahaniaeth rhwng Protestaniaeth a Phabydd- aeth yn eu golygiadau ar y Sacramentau" i, Wil- liam Roberts, Visitor Office, who was highly complimented on what the Rev. Francis Jones termed a masterpiece. Challenge Solo: D.' J. Roberts, Bettws, who sang Y Tair Fordaith." The programme being so long, speeches were not indulged in. On the motion of Mr. J. H. Lewis, seconded by Mr. Pierce Davies, the usual votes of thanks were given to the Chairman and to all those who had worked so hard in making the meeting such a huge success. Hen Wlad fy Nhadau brought a very enjoyable evening to an end. An interesting marriage was solemnized at the C.M. Chapel, Abergele, on Saturday morning, the Rev. Francis Jones officiating. The contracting parties were Mr. William Davies, Pen Llafl, and Miss Margaret Roberts, Cefn Isaf,—both of Llanfairtalhaiarn. The bridesmaid was Miss Jane Roberts, and the best man Mr. John Hughes. » The best imitation of a football match I have ever seen was that played between Colwyn Bay and Conway on the ground of the former on Christmas Day. It cost me something like 7s. 6d. to go and witness that alleged match. I could have had better sport in our backyard with our wonderful performing cat for a threepenny bit. Moss was rotten, and the fever, apparently, was catching." Well, they won't catch me there again in a hurry. ° The Abergele two-days' coursing meeting, which was to have commenced yesterday (Wednesday) morning, has, owing to the inclemency of the weather, been postponed till Friday and Saturday (weather permitting). I am afraid that by then every respectable hare on the marsh will have committed suicide. Well, we have been grum- bling loud and long about the weather being unseasonable. We have changed the key of our song this week. I wonder what sort of a Christmas the able- bodied man who was offered a wage of 4s. a week by Mr. John Roberts, Llwyni, spent. I wonder if Mr. Roberts sent him a goose or a turkey on account. Kind-hearted man, Mr. Roberts And these are the kind of philanthropists the ratepayers send on the Board of Guardians to look after the interests of the Poor. I pity the Poor It took me an hour-and-a-half to effect a tele- phonic call to Colwyn Bay the other day. It would have been easier and cheaper to have run over to the Bay on a bike, wouldn't it ? All jokes aside, the telephone business at times is a farce. a s,, Away with it SEARCHLIGHT.

Agricultural Organisation Society, Limited. MEETING AT PENMACHNO. The second meeting in connection with the above society was held at the Non-Provided School, on Saturday last, the Rev. Ben Jones (Rector), in the chair. The meeting was well attended by farmers from all parts of the parish. A discussion took place regarding the rules that they had from the Welsh Organiser of the Society, and Mr E. D. Jones, solicitor, was sent for to explain them. He said that the rules before them were not compulsory rules, but model rules, and that if they onceestablisha branch of theSociety at Penmachno, they could draw out the rules that suited them from the model rules. He said that the object of the Society was to do away with the middle man. They would find out the advantage of dealing direct with the producer, and getting the best things such as seeds, artificial manure, etc, at the lowest price. At present they had to buy those things, at Llanrwst, and take the word of the man.who sold them as to their quality but he wished to point out that every seed sold through the Society bears a guarantee with it. They will refer you to the best place to buy, and also to sell. The society consists of the most approved men. The fact that they have been recognized by the Board, of Agriculture proves that. The Board of Agriculture admits that a part of its work has been taken up by this Society. The best advice that the society can give is at your disposal. The society does not get any profit whatever. 'I hey are no traders; they simply look out for the best markets. The Society does not trade with the individual, but through the various local branches. They would have their goods through the local secretary, and the local branch, after being regis- tered, would in a legal sense be considered as a person, so all of them would be responsible to the Society for remittance of money for goods received. Mr Jones further said that they now as farmers in Penmachno have no advantages for business, because every one was acting for himself, and indeed against himself, but as members of the Society they would be different. He also referred to the Agricultural Credit Banks Bill that is shortly to come before Parliament. A general discussion followed, in which many of the farmers present took part, and Mr E. D. Jones further answered a number of questions. It was decided that the Secretary send for the Western Anglesea Society Rules, and to have another meeting next Saturday. A vote of thanks to Mr E. Davies-Jones and the Chairman was passed.

Collision near Deganwy. MAIL-VAN AND MOTOR-CAR MEET. At two o'clock on Saturday morning a. collision occurred, aft Tywyn, Deganwy, between a motor-oar and the mail van from. Llandudno. The driver of the latter was very seriously in- jured. For quite 15 years, without a previous, mishap, this man, Matthew Roberts, has been, employed by Messrs. jiarvis and Woodyatt, of Llaaidudno, haulage contractors to the Post- office, to drive the fouir-wheeled scarlet vehicle which is used to convey the mails from Llan- dudno JuinjCtaon to .Llandudno in the night. Since about two years ago he has made two- journeys a night to the Junction, taking letters to be picked up by the Irish 'mail train, bring- ing back letters deposited by the down Irish mail, in the net apparatus, and returning again to the Junction for the ordinary 4 a.m. mail bags and parcel baskets. The down Irish mail goes through the Junction at 1.32 a.m., and on Saturday morning Roberts had duly received the- rather hea/y Christmas consignment of letters, which were locked up in the van. He had not got very far from the site of the Old Junction Station when the collision occurred. The night was very dark and bitterly cold, and hoar frost. was forming on the ground. The lamps of the van are stated to have been properly alight. Roberts had reached a point on the main road to Deganwy (which runs parallel with the railway, from which it is separated by a narrow strip of rough grass), about 200 yards from the road branching off to Llandudno-, when a well-lighted motor-car, driven and owned by Mir. J. Edwards, of Coed Mawr, near Conway, came up suddenly from the- direction of Llanidudno, and struck the mail van on the near wheel, almost under the driver's seat..The car swung round nearly a half-circle, whilst the van, which stood 011 rather high wheels, fell over on to the car body. Roberts- was pitched forward, and fell on his head in the roadway. 'Mrs. Edwards, who sat on the left of her husband, was thrown out of the car, also on to the road. Her maid, who occupied the rear seat, escaped without any injury whatever. Mrs. Edwards received a rather bad wound on the back of the head, and a bruise on the elbow, and she suffered considerably from shock. Mr. Edwards suffered only a slight sprain of the ankle and a cut on the nose. The mail driver, unhappily, was severely injured about the head, and, though he was conscious for a time and made a statement to Police Constable Roberts, of Deganwy, he soon lost consciousness, and continued throughout Saturday in a critical con- dition. He was conveyed first to a cottage at the road side, and was. removed in the course, of the morning to his home in Clifton-road, Llan- dudno. Dr. G. H. Griffiths, of Deganwy, was called to attend him, whilst Dr. J. R. Williams, Conway, attended Mr. and Mrs. Edwards. The postmaster of the Tywyn sub-post-office, near the junction of the two roads, was called up, and took charge of the mails until a messenger, despatched to Llandudno on a bicycle, had summoned Mr. Woodyatt. Mr. Woodyatt hastened over with another vehicle, and the mails were sent on to Llandudno only an hour and a half late. The disorganisation of the service caused a little delay in the morning distribution of the letters in Llandudno. When the injured man had been attended to, the sub-postmaster, Mr. Edwards, and Police- Constable Edwards took steps- to make a record of the position of the two wrecked vehicles, and M'r. Edwards marked with cnalk on the road- way the tracks of the mobor-caj, which were clearly shown owing to the hoar frost on the ground. It is stated to be clear that the mail van was close to the left side of the road. It is probable that the motor-car was not travelling very fast, as, ii it had been, greater damage would have been done, and the car would have jumped a greater distance. The darkness of the night made accurate driving difficult. The two front wheeils of the car were smashed and the near front wheel of the van. The horse was not injured in the least, and, in fact, in the after- noon drew a luiry to. Llandudno, to the back of which the damaged van was attached. Before either the car or the van was touched a photo- graph of the scene was taken on behalf of Mr. Woodyatt. On .inquiring on Sunday afternoon as to the condition of Matthew Roberts it was learned that he had passed a fairly good night, and that there were signs of returning consciousness. There are now hopes that he may recover.

Important Colwyn Bay Scheme. NEW PAVILION AND SKATING RINK. We hear it rumoured that a Manchester syn- dicate has acquired the land of Mr. J. Berth Jones, J.P., and the Rev. W. Hughes, in Green- fieild-road, Colwyn Bay, for the purpose of erecting thereon a magnificent building, to in- clude pavilion, skating rink, prnblic baths, bil- liard hall, and shops. The entire scheme repre- sent a probable outlay of about ^40,000. Plans have been prepared by Messrs. Clegg & Co., architects, &c., Manchester, and presumably will be submitted to the District Council for ,approval during next week. In order to ac- commodate the whole of the immense building it will he necessary to take down a well-known boarding house and other neighbouring pre- mises. The establishment will have a frontage of 216 feet, and it is noteworthy that the front- age of the pavilion alone will be 181 feet, which is considerably more than that of the spacious Carnarvon Pavilion, where the Nation- al Eisteddfod has been held on two or more oc- casions. We understand that the syndicate se- lected this particular site because of its con- venient position, being within fifty yards of the tran' line and near the railway station and sea shore, and commanding an uninterrupted sea view. The use of salt water in the swimming baths renders it imperative that the building should be as near to the sea as, possible, and in this respect .an ideal site for the purpose has been acquired. Further, the hall will stand in the midst of the population of the large district which extand-s from Old Colwyn to Rhos-on- Sea. In fact, the land they have fixed upon is the only site suitable for the purpose in Colwyn Bay We shall no doubt be in a position to supply more complete information in our next issue.

The greater number of the poorer people of the country not only do not understand how to properly prepare food, but do not understand what is the proper food to take.—Dr. E. H. Cook., at Bristol.

LIST OF VISITORS. CONWAY. OAKWOOD PARK HOTEL. H. Lang, Esq, Manchester Mr Robinson, Slreltord Mrs Robinson, do Mr and Mrs Lees, Knutsford Mr Weatherill, Dublin Mis Weatherill, do Mr Fitzgerald, do Mrs Fitzgerald, do Mr Haigh, Didsbury Mrs and Miss Haigh, do « Mr Mamby, Stafford Mrs Mainby, do Messrs Fieider (2), Bromhall Mrs Fielder, do A: Ford, Esq. Stoke Mr Tower, Trencham Mr Baldwin Johnson, London Mrs Baldwin Johnson and triend, do Mr Isaacs, do Mr Ware, Liverpool Mrs and Miss Ware, do Mr Priore, Meols Mrs Priore, do Miss Priore, do Mr Squires, Birmingham Mrs Squires and party (8). do A. McMichael, Esq, London Mrs McMichael, do W. Bennnet, Esq, do Miss K. Thorley, do Colonel Sarson, Colwyn Bay Mr Davis and party (4), Edgbaston Mr Gyffin-Taylor, Liverpool Mrs Gyffin-Taylor, do Mr Bisseker, do Mrs Bisseker and party, do Mr Rathhone, Warwickshire Mrs Rathbone, do Miss Rathbone and governess, do Mrs Hale, Trefriw Misses Hale (2), do Miss Ringland, Old Cohvyn B. Wilwal, Esq, and friend, London L. Mellon, Esq, Manchester Misses Myers (2), London M r Jackson, Kenilworth Mrs Jackson, do Miss Jackson, do D. Brown, Esq, West Kirby Mrs Brown, do Miss and Master Brown, do Mr Lodington, Liverpool J. Blankinsee, Esq, London Mr an d Mrs Sheldon, Birmingham Misses Sheldon (4). do J. Webb, Lsq, Huddersfield Miss Scholes, do Mrs Cross and son, Deganwy Mr Lamplough, Edgbaston Mrs Lamplough, do Misses Hoyle (2), Manchester Messrs Moore (2), Dublin Mr Cotte-Hibbert, Warrington Mrs Cotte-Hibbert, do Mr and Mrs Dunbat, Hunstanton Mrs Dunbar and son, do Miss Dunbar, do H. Gibson, Esq, Dublin Mr and Miss Ogden, Liverpool Mr and Mrs Morris, O ldham A. Atherton, Esq, Bowdon Mr and Mrs Plant, Wolverhampton Mr Morgan and friend, Liverpool T Grundy, Esq, Lymm T Grundy, Esq, Lymm Misses Grundy (3), and maid, do Mr Williamson, Manchester Mrs Williamson and son, do Captain Macdermott, Ireland Miss Brown, Bangor, Co Down W Seymour, Esq, Galway Mr Strauss, Edgbaston Mr Greenberg', do Miss Murphy, Bangor, Co Down Printed and Published by R. E. Jones & Bros., at their Printing Works, The Quay, Conway, and Published at their Central Library, 8, Station Road, Colwyn .bay.

LLANRWST. PREACHERS.—The following will be the preachers for next Sunday:- Parish Church Rev. D. C. Davies. Rector. St. Mary's Rector. Rev. D. C. Davies. Zion (C.M.): Rev. William Thomas. Scotland Street (C.M) Rev. R. Rowlands. Horeb (W.) Rev. W. Lloyd Davies. St. James' (W.) (English): Mr. Charante. Tabernacle (C.) Rev. W. Cynwyd Williams. Ebenezer (C.): Sermons. Penuel (B.): Dr. J. Spinther James. Carnbro Breton Mission: Holy communion 8 a.m. Par- ochial mass 11 a.m. Welsh devotion 6.30 p.m.—Father Treboal, O.M.I. LOOK OUT for the grand test concert at the Church House, Llanrwst, on Boxing Day, December 26th, 1908. (Particulars to be had from David Jones, Berlin House, Llanrwst.) 2350 DRAW for the ladies' new Hudson Bicycle, at Llanrwst, postponed. Winning number will ap- pear in the Weekly News February 12th, 1909. START THE NEW YEAR WELL, and join The Star Supply Stores Saving Club. Ten per cent, added to all money deposited. For further particulars, see handbills. 161 A YOUNG PRIZE WINiNER.We congratu- late young Samuel Tudor Hughes, Dwyryd Stores, on his success in winning one of the prizes offered by Quaker Oats for drawing, out of a large field of competitors. THE SNOWFALL.—The sudden fall of snow on Saturday night, followed by a second on Monday night, caused serious inconvenience to vehicular traffic, and the Council wisely gave employment to the unemployed to clear away the fall from off the streets. A BUSY ADJUDICATOR.—During the Christmas holidays, Mr. D. D. Parry has been kept exceedingly busy with engagements, acting as adjudicator at several important meetings. .He is engaged next Friday at Cynwyd, Cor- wen, and on Saturday at Birkenhead. RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL.—'The month- ly meeting of this Council called for Tuesday failed to attract a quorum, and consequently the meeting was postponed to January 6th (fair day). THE MARKET.—Not for many years has the market been so small as was the case on Tuesday, owing, no doubt, to the state of the roads caused by the sudden fall of snow on the previous night. THE HOLIDAY.—The Christmas holidays passed off very quietly. Christmas Day services were held in the Established Church. There was also competitive meetings at Horeb, Melin- y-Coed, and Eglwyshach, where folk musically inclined wended their way in good numbers. Several of them, as will be seen in our columns, were successful in leturning with prizes. There were football matches on Christmas Day and Boxing Day, both of which were well attended. FIRE.—On Monday afternoon a fire broke out at Tanygraig, in the hoiuise of Mr. Edward Mor- ris, butcher, the cause of which was a curtain becoming ignited. It was, however, speedily ex- tinguished. RENT AUDIT —The rent audit of Mtessrs. Tvioulsdale (Bryn Dvffryn Estate) and John Blackwall (Hendre Estate) took place on Thurs- day last. After the audit a dinner was given at the Union Hotel, Mr. H. E. Blackwall presid- ing. HOREB LITERARY SOCIETY.—The week- ly meeting of this society, on Monday, produced a most interesting discussion on Pulpit, Press, and Platform. The openers were Mr. Idwal Davies, Puilpit; Mr. Herbert E. Jones and Mr. David Jones, Press, and Mr. Arthur Owen, Plat- form. Several took part in the debate that fol- lowed, and the voting was in favour of the Pulpit. The chair was occupied by the Rev. T. C. Roberts. TEST CONCERT.—A test concert was held in the Church House on Boxing night, pro- moted by the Eisteddfod Advertising Committee. The musical adjudicator was Mr. Owen Wil- liams, A.C., Eglwysbach, whose decisions gave perfect satisfaction. The open recitation was adjudicated by Dewi Mai o Feirion and Mr. Evan Pugh, the former also acting as conductor of the meeting. Mr, Wr. G. Owen, the Metro- politan Bank, presided. The accompanist throughout was Miss Edith Roberts, Bettws-y- Coed, The. awards were as follows:—Chal- lenge solo (any solo) Prize divided between Mrs. Phillips (Llinos Eisi), Beittws-y-Coed, and Mr. Ted Jones, lrlaenau Festiniog. Solo for those not having won more than 10s. 6d. previ- ously tMT. L. M. 'Hughes, Llanrwst. Recita- tion, any piece out of Yr Adroddwr (Deiniol Fyohan) Prize divided between Miss Roberts, Bodifan, Yspyty, and Mr. R. D. 'Evans, Cwm, Penmaebno, COMPETITIVE MEETING.—The annual competitive- meeting in connection with the Horeb Young People's Society, was held on Christmas night. The Chairman was Council- lor Arthur Parry. The adjudicators were Messrs T. Herbert Hughes, Owen Foulkels, John Jones, R. Ellis, and the Chairman, and the accom- panists were Miss Olwen Mills and Mr. A. Mor- ley Jones. The folio-wing were the successful competitors: —Best verse to the President: Mr H. P. Roberts. Recitation (open) Mr Peter Metcalfe. Recitation (under 14) Howell H. Roberts. Ditto (under S) Equal, Edith Eirlys Williams and Samuel Tudor Hughes. Sight reading: Miss Maggie Metcalfe. Composing words from a given letter M'T. A. Owen. Quar- tette Mr. A. Monley Jones and party. Duett: Misses Jennie O-we-n and Maggie Roberts. Soilo (open) Llew. M. Jones. Solo (under 14): ist, Meta O. Thomas; 2nd Jennie Owen. Solo (under 8): ist, Walter O. Thomas; equal 2nd, Edith Eirlys Williams and Llew. W. Parry. Pianoforte playing: Equal, Meta O. Thomas and S. Tudor Hughes. INTERESTING PRESENTATION.—At the conclusion of the business at the Petty Sessions, on Monday, Superintendent Beresford and the constables of the old C Division, assembled alt the Police Office for the purpose of present- ing Superintendent Woolarn, who was in charge of the old Division for the last four years, with a framed photograph of the men of the Division, taken in front of the Police Station House. The photo is a large size and mounted in a handsome rosewood frame, on; which is the fol- lowing inscription:—"Presented to Superin- tendent Woolarn by the constables of the old C Division on the occasion of his marriage to Miss Taylor October 28th, igos isupt. Bearesford sa-51 that this gift certainly showed the good feeling that existed between the Super- intendent and his men. They appeared to have worked in perfect harmony together, which was most essential in the good management of the work they had to do. Looking at the photo- graph would always remind the recipient of the happy time spent while in charge of the Divi- s,lon.-P.,C. Ellis, the senior constable, en- dorsed the good wishes expressed by Superin- tendent Beresford, and said how sorry the men felt at parting with their Superintendent.— P.C.'s Williams and Holgate also spoke, the lat- ter on behalf of P.C. Jones, who was absent through illn.e,s,s.-Su;p.-t. Woolam thanked them heartily for the beautiful gift, which he would greatly value. He also thanked them on behalf of his daughter for a similar photo sent to her on her marriage. She wished him to convey tOt them her warmest thanks, saying how much she prized the gift. At the close of the proceed- ings the men presented P.C. Morris, Pentre- voelas, with a copy of the photo, on his being transferred from the C Division to the B Division of the force, in accordance with the new arrangement.

Probably the most generous people in the world are the very poor, who as-sume each others burdens in the crises which come so often to the hard pressed.—Mr. J. D. Rookfeller, in the World's Work."