The North Wales Weekly News

Old Colwyn Wesleyan Methodists. THE NEW CHURCH. In apite of the unfavourable weather, there Was a fair attendance at the stone laying cere- mony at the new English WesLeyan Chiurch, Old CoJwyn., yesterday (Wedne'sday) afternoon.. A short mee'ting was rueld in the Welsh Wesleyajn .Cthuo-ch, the following gentlemen being on the platform:—The Rev. F. J. Briggs, the Rev. Henry Elder'kin, the Rev. J. Wesley Hugbes, the Rev. G. D. File, the Rev. A. F. Hubbard, the Rev. Peter Jones, and Councillor George Bevan, J.P., Councillor Thomas Hoskins, Mr. Johjn Mitchell, and Mr. Oliver. Thje Rev. F. J. Briggs gave a short address, in which he spoke o'f the progress of the Wes- leyan cause in Old Colwyn. The first English Weslevan service was held in the Welsh Chapel on July 3ist, ico.').. In July, 905, an old Bap- tisft building was scoured, in which services are still held. At present there were 39 members, but the average congregation, was about one hundred. The present chapel had to be vacated in September, by which time the new chapel would be built. A suitable site had been se- cured, and towards the co.st of £2,100 £1,000 had already been given or promised. (Applause.) Mr. Briggs said that on his arrival in the cir- cuit he did not Toil anxious to organise a build- ing fund, a? at a place like Colwyn Bay one was naturally inclined to be restful. But when he visited the place of worship at Old Colwyn and found it such a tattered tin tabernacle he atlc,nce set to work. He had been splendidly supported, and thie subscriptions vure on a most generous scaJe. (Applause.) The meeting then adjourned for the stone- laying ceremony, and as rain fell incessantl-v, 'the proceedings were carried on; under dim- culties. The stones were laid by the following, 'there being cheques on each —Mr T. Robinson, .'Mr. Oliver. Mr. Bevan (on behalf of MrsBevan), the Rev. T. J. Briggs (on behalf of Mrs. Ham- mond) and another stone on behalf of the cir- cuit. and the Rev. H. Elderkin. on behalf of c_ Miss Williamson. Tea was taken in the English Wealeyan Chapel, and in the evening a meeting was. held at which Mr. G. Bevan, J.P., presided. Other speakers included the Rev. F. J. Briggs, the Rev. A. F. Hubbard, Mr. Oliver, and Mr. Mit- chell. Exclusive off the evening coillection, the sum of £13Q 8s. 4d. was given towards, the build- ing fund. Messrs. J. M. Porter and Eicock are the architects, and Messrs. John Tucker and Sons are the contractors.

Juveniles at Colwyn Bay Pavilion. A large and select audience assembled at the Pier Pavilion yesterday (Wednesday) evening to witness the nrst production of the Colwyn. Bay Juvenile Amateur Dramatic Club, entitled The Pretty Princes.s an.d the Prickly Pear," the whole entertainment being under the personal super- vision. of Mrs. Renault Eldrid. The cast was as follows:—King Niddy-Noddy, Kenneth .Croydon; Queen Niddy-Noctdy, Maud Water- wotrth Princess Pretty-Pert, Muriel Hunt; Rupert the Ready, Donald Clegg; Dim-Dum (true dwarf), D. Moss; Prince Dindandy, Nellie Hodgeitt; Pnnce Noodle-doo, Sydney Skelsey 'Lady Charming, Alwyn Roberts, Eady Cheer- ful, Sybil Hodgeitt; Carrotina (a servant), Dorothv Sadlier; Fairy Quteen, Ethel Water- worth Dancing' Fairy, Mignonne Eldrid; Stinging Fairy, Doric Hodgeitt; Attendant Fairv. Elsie Evans; Herald, Reggie Roper Elf, Cyril Evans; Witch, Mrs. Renault Eldrid Grasshoppers, L. Hunt, N. Bowden, Mr. Bow- den.. Countiers, Fairies., Attendants: 'Lambert Hunt, Phoebe. Roper, Florrie Parry, S. Jones, Lydia Parry ,N. Thomas, L. Chaplin, M. Thomas, A. Chaplin, A. Roberts, H. Evans, J. Evans. A pretty feature was the Flower Ballett, es- pecially arranged by Miss Thompson., Burton- on-Trent. The, premier dangeuse was Mignonne Blidrid, pupil of Miss Vera Robartep, of Harro- gate, and Miss Thompson.. The accompanist was Miss Gladys Oban, A.C.M., L.I.S.M. A ru,Il description of the charming performance will be given in. our next issue.

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Congl yr Awen GWRAIG RINWEDDOL. (Buddugolyn Nhalybont), Dr.ngaftechwedd tlws eJmvgedd rth fy hunan—swyno! hynt. i graei syitu uwch anrhydedd Un o'r arwresau gynt; 0 mae swyn mewn g-tan etd<j)'g'edd r awenydd wrthoÏ hun. Pan yn syi!u ar \vir rinwedd Yng ng'hymeriad hawddg-ar fun. Gwraig. rinweddot pwy na hofTa Ei chymdeithas yn ei byw, 0 mae purdeb ei rhinwedda' Yn rhoi urddas ar ei rhyw Nid oes bat! ar ymadrojdion YnyGairo'i gyrfa gun, iyt ei bywyd. a't rhagorion Megis gardd yn hardd eu Hun. Y mae'n bobpeth bron i'w phriod ei haelwyd caron yw, Nid oes ynddi ddim o soro'd Ddwg-annihuredd ar ei byw; Ond ei phurdeb fe! goteuni Sydd yn gweini dros y gwir, Safon giân ei bywyd ini yn esiampl glir. Satf ei bywyd byth i'w cbanmo!— Byw ei chiod yw ymdrech hon. Rhagoriaethau gwraig- rinweddof. Sydd fe! gwregys gytch ei bron Mewn duvydrwydd a thrugaredd, A hoU rasau benyw lan, Y mae'r o!I yn harddu buchedd Gwraigr rintveddo). medd fy nghan. Roswen. rOAN AP lOAN.

Trefnw Golf Club. A competition, for ladies was held on Mon- day, when the first prize was pre'setnied by Miasea Martin and Kirk.al.dy, and the second and third by Misa B. Hall, the- lady captain of the club. Result:— f' TT .T tjrross l-tcp. inet I Miss B. Halt. Q2—!6—8'< MissD.E.Hnce. 126— 32 94 MiisGtadysFcster. r:l3 36 97 .l\iI"Leír me competition, several of the Ladies e entertained the other members of the club to tea at the Cilub House, and the bestt thanks of all are due tOl those concerned, for a very pleasa.nt time was spent. Alteo-ations have been carried o.ut during the paat week at the Ctub Hon.se, which will add very considerably to the comfo.rt of both mem- bers and visito.rs; ¿'1 alteration and improve- ment of some of the greens is, &Jso. in hand, and it is hoped that the same will be completed and fit far play by Easter, when a large number of visitors are expected. The next monthly medal competition is nxed for Thursday, April 22nd. On Easter Monday, April 12th ,<i competition will be held, which will be open to members of the club, to members of the Gwydyr C.astLe< GoJf Club, Llanrwst, and to visitors; the competition for the CTjuttorbucki Challenge Cup will start on Thuradtay, Apri)t ist, and conoludte on Thursday, September 3oth. Arran<g'ements are also being made for a com- petition to be held sometime' in April for the silver cup and silver rose bowl, which have been offered by the Directors of the BeH-e Vue Hfotetl Compa-ny, Trefriw. So the club has a busy time in front of it. Great regret was expressed in every quarter when it became known that Mar. Edwif Clutter. buck, of Oaklands, Lilanrwst, one of the most esteemed goMers in the Cbnway Valley, was ahortly to. leave the district, for no one has done more than he has during recent years for the Roya.1 and Ancient game in the neighbourhood!. AH members of the Trefriw Club unite in wish- ing him both good luck and good gojf.

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Cowlyd Water Scheme. THE NEW DUPLLCATE PIPE-LINE. INAUGURAL CEREMONY. INAUGURAL CEREMONY. PRE.SE.NTATI.ONS TO COUNCILLOR AND MRS. DICKEN. The new waterworks constructed by the Can- way and Colwyn Bay Joint Water Supply Board were formally inaugurated yesterday (Wednes- day), when the Chairman of the Board (Coun- cillor Joseph Dicken, LP.) entertained his col- Leagues and other guests at dinner at the Belle Vue Hotel, Tref.riw. The object of the new pipe-line is to practically double the supply of water to the large area served, which embraces such important towns as Conway and Colwyn Bay. ? The history of the Cowlyd Board goes back to the year i8t)o, and the autnor of the splendid scheme was Mfr. T. B. Famngton, Assoc. M. In st., C.E., of L.landud!no. The total cost of the works, including purchase of lake' and water- shed, basements, &c., was £55,000. The new works opened on Wednesday, including a length of about 8,% miles of mains, cost abo'ut '£27,000. Tenders for these works were considered at the November meeting of the Cowlyd Board in 1907, and wotrk was commenced on January 14th, i<)o8. All 13-inch mains were completed by July, i()o8, with the exception of 65 yards in the River Conway, which work was finished at the beginning of March. The engineers for the scheme were Messrs. T. B. Farrington. and Son, Llan.audno', the Engin- eers to the Board the contractors, Messrs. W. Underwood and B:r.o., Dukinfield; and the clerks of works were M.r. C. T. L. Bristowe and M,r-j,oihn E.va'ns. The pipes, were supplied by the Stanton. Ironworks. Co. Nottingham, alii fittings by Messrs. Glenfield and Kennedy, Kil- marnock, and meters by The Palatine Engineer- ing COl., Liverpool. The weather was anything but desirable for the ceremony. The party, numbering close on 30, proceeded to' Dolgarrog via Llanrwst arbd Trefriw in two. motor charaban.cs, and on their arrival at the spot where the water is turned iitto. the. new m.ain, the Engineers presented the Chairman of the Board with an aluminium turnkey, and with the assistance of others he turned on. the new supply. Owing to. the very inclement weather, the. party, immediately the water was turned on, adjourned to. the billiard room 0!f the Belle Vue Hotel, where an informal meeting was held, presided over by Mr. Dickon. Amongst those present were the Mayor of Con- way (Dr. M. J. Morgan). Messrs. Hugh Owen, .Robert Roberts, John Wil.li.ams, D. Gamble, Edward Roberts, D. 0. Williams, T. H. Mor- gan, J. M. Porter, J. Hammersley Heenan, Rev. W. Hughes, Edward Alien, William Davies, John Jones, Hugh Davies, Hugh Evans, Hugh Hughes, James Amphlett, J. W. Post, J. Fred Francis. Oliver Jones, Levi John, W. H. Jones, W. Jones, W. J. Dunning, R. Sumner, Gilder Rowlands, and others with the Engin- eers (Messrs. T. B. Farrington and C. F. Far- rington), the contracto.r.s. (Messrs. Underwood and Walker), Mr. John. Evans (clerk of the works), Mr. Whalley (waterman), Mr. 1. LI. Parry (assistant clerk of the Board), and others. At the outset the Chairman called upon Mr. C. F. Farrington, who gave a very interesting account of the new works. The Chairman said he felt sure everyone was pleased to. be present that day to open that new pipe line, which they bad been, greatly in need of for a long time. They at Colwyn Bay knew what their position was last summer, and, had it not been for the slight ass.tst.ance they received from Llandudno. he was afraid there would have been a panic in parts of Colwyn Bay. They now felt certain) that the supply of water in Colwyn Bay would. be abundant for many years to come. Ever since he had been a member of the Cowlyd Board it had been his one aim to push this work forward. He started by blazing 2Jway at the Cawlyd Board, but it was just like throwing water on a duck's back. (Laughter.) He remembered very well that the first one he converted to his views was the late Alderman. Hlqgh Hugh'ss, of Conway, but in, a fortnight afterwards he passed aw.ay. The speaker went on to. refer to the. way he managed to. convert the Conway members of the Board. He stated that Dr. R. Arthur-Prichard w.aa a most for- midable foe, but in time he came round, and the other members, like the nock of sheep in Colwyn Bay, followed him (Laughter.) Great credit was, due to. the engineers for the expe- ditious way in which they procured the tenders for the work. Mr. T. B. Farrington was prac- tically the father of the works., and now they found that his son was a chip of the old block, and the way that he had carried out the new works reflected gicat credit upon him. From personal experience, he (the Chairman) knew that Mr. Farrington (j.un.) had practically lived on the work whilst it was in operation, and ha felt that there was a great future before him. They knew the contractors well, and knew what so.und work they were capable of doing, and they deseived the best thanks for the very able manner in which they had carried out the scheme, despite the many difficulties with which they were faced. (Hear, hear.) Mr. C'. F. Farrington, on behalf of the Engin- eers. then presented Councillor Jo.seph Dickon with a beautiful .silver server in commemoration of the opening of the new m.ain. In reply the Chairman, heartily thanked the Engineers, and Mr. Walker, on behalf off the contractors, handed to. the Chairman a pair of beautiful silver candlesticks with the following inscription: Presented to. Councillor and Mrs. Dicken on the occasion of the formal open- ing of the new water main at Dolgarrog, M.arch ?4th. iQOQ, by the con.t.ractora, William Under- wood and Brother." He thanked the Chairman and others for the kind words said about thorn, and trusted that the works would be considered as perfect in twel.ve months' time as they were that day. They had met with considerable difE- culties, as they all .knew, but they had done all in their power to surmount tfiem The Chairman briefly returned thanks' for the beautiful p,re-ent. After the Rev. W. H.ugbes had offered up a prayer, the company adjourned to the dining- room, where a spread had been prepared. After the usual loyal toasts had been sub- mitted, the Mayor of Conway proposed the toajst of the Chairman., and in. doing so. paid a high tribute to his qualifications to fill the chair of stuch an important body. He sincerely hoped that Mr. Dickon would live Jong to breathe the salubrious air of Colwyn B.ay and drink the pure Cowlyd water. (Cheers.) The toast wa)S unanimously honoured, and in reply the Chjairmafn .said that he had not missed a single Bo.a.rd meeting since he had been a member. He was gLad 10. think that they worked. so harmoniously together at the Board meetings, and. trusted that their difference of opinions at times would not interfere with their friendship. Councillor David Gamble, J.P., submitted the toast of Success to the New Works." He said that the engineers had told them that the work had been done scientifically and the contractors said it had been done thoroughly, and now the Chjaimmafn remarked that: Colwyn Bay got enough water to last for years. If those three things did not spell success, he did not know w.bat did. (Hear, hear.) The speaker referred to the difficulties which the contractors, had to contend with, and told the company off a;n inci- dent of which he was a spectator whilst view- ing the works.. The toast having been honoured, Mr. H.ugh Hughes. Colwyn Bay, replied, and said that other places besides Colwyn. Bay would beTietfit considerably by the new main. He recollected. the time of the woa-thy Joth'n Porter, Pwlly- orochfan., and at the time when he first became a member oif the Bo:axd the account iiL the bank was .ovedrawn to' the extent of £23,000, but that had been paid away. The tciast of the Engineers was submitted by Councillor D. 0. Wailliams (Chairman of the 'Cdwyn Bay Council), and he said that they leit certain the scheme would be a success when they knew the Enjgineers. He was pleased, to' aee Mr. T. B. Farringto'n amongst them and that his health had returned, and sincerely hoped that they would have the benefit of his advise foT many years to. come. (Applause.) iMr. T. B. Farrington was given a hearty re- ception when he rose to respond. He said it was 30 years ago that he acted as. Engineer first, when the first Act of Parliament was obtained, and he might say that be had devoted most of the best years of his life totbe Board's work. With the new works they had now a supply cal- culated to provide'lor double the pre&ent resi- dential or visiting population. With the name of the late John Porter he should like to as- sociate the. Late Mr. Ven.ables Williams, the Late John Roberts, Rev. Thomas Parry, and Mr. Edwa'rd Roberts, Conway, who. had d'on.e a great deal for the scheme. He should like to impress on the representatives, of the constituent author- ities that they should' do their duty and carry OIUit the necessary works to utilise this scheme to its fullest extent. They must not forget that the main was idle. for about one-third of its time. Whene'ver wo'rks were' carried out, they ought to be done, not at the whim and fancy of any particular district, but as part of a gen- eral scheme, as. though the whole scheme were one. (Hear, hear.) On the question of waste, the speaker .saia it was as wicked to waste water as it was anything ets'e. Now that there- was an .ab.unda.nt supply, he trusted the authorities would not 'relax their efforts in preventing waste. He hoped the representatives would take it home with them! that the more they took care of the water, the lorijger they put off the day when any enlargement wo.uM be necessary. He remembered it stated that there was enough water in C'owlyd to' supply .London. The amotun't of water impounded at Cowlyd which was avail- able of 700 million.,galloons would supply London. for about three days. There had been com- plaints about the pressure. He held in his hand a telegram which stated that the pressure at the Queen's Hotel, Old Cblwyn, was 65, and the last time he (the speaker) was there there was no. pressure at all. "He paid a high tribute to' his son fo'r the manner in which he had looked after the new works, as engineer, and from what he had seen of it he had every confidence that everything had been done that could be done. He also' paid a tribute tn the two clerks' of works, Mr. Bristowe 'and Mr. John Evan,s,' and he also. took that opportunity of thanking his o'mce staff for the attention they had given, the woTk. (Cheers.) rM,r. C. F. Farrington also briefly replied, add- ing that it had been a very great pleasure to. work with the contractors, who had carried out a good strong job. He enumerated the dim- culties which they had to. contend with, the chief one being the laying of the pipes under the River Conway. 'Councillor T. H. Morgan, Colwyn Bay, sub- mitted the toast of the Contractors, and he re- ferred to' the excellent work. of constructing the Promenade! and sewerage works at Colwyn Bay by Messrs. Underwood. tn reply Mr. Underwood delivered' a very humorous speech, and referred to the job as being an unprofitable one, but it was pleasing to think that they had the goodwill and good feeling of the authorities who. employed them. M,r. Walker, of the firm of contractors, also replied. The toast of the Vice-Chairman and members of the' Board was proposed by Mr. Jama's Am- phJIett, Colwyn Bay, ,vho, referred to D'r. R. Arthur-Prichard as being the most popular man. in North Wales. He had pastsed throrugh the chair, and had been the chief citizen of the dear old borough of Conway for some years, and now he had been honoured by his county by being recently elected Chairman, o'f the County 'Council. (Applause.) Hel sincerely hoped that he might live long to enjoy the honours_which bad been showered upon him, -2.;nd which he so we'll' deserved. To Conway, Colwyn Bay and Llandudno' owed their origin. He spoke' in eulogistic terms of the. members of the Board, whose' duties he described as difEcult. The toast having been honoured. Councillors Hugh Owen. Cbn'way, an.d John William's, Col- wyn Bay, brieny responded.

Conway Competitive Meeting'. Owing to heavy pressure on. o.U)r space, we are only able to give the bare results of the competitive meeting held Last night (Wednes- cLay) in connection with the 'Carmel C.M. Sun- day School, Conway. They are as follows:—! Recitation (under 14): i, Winifred Williams; 2, Gwen Williams. Scripture examination (under 12): i, Gwen Jones; 2, David F. Evans; 3, M'air Parry. Solo (under 12): i, Flor'ne William's; 2, Mair Parry. Freehand drawing (under 16'): i, Gwen Jones; 2, Alun Jones. Translation: i, Louisa E'viantS. Scrip- ture exajnina.'tion (under 14): I, Florrie Hughes; 2, Jennie Hughes. Scripture examination, (under i6): i, Oliver Jones; 2, Louisa Evans; ?, J. Roberts; 4, M.. L. Roberts. Solo (over 12): i, Lena Jones; equal 2, Eluned Williams' and Gwladys Davies. Recitation (under 10) i, Salhe E.dwar'ds; equal 2, Eurwen Parry and Glymne' Jonss. Llafur oof: Safon I., Kate Williams'; Safon II., M. E. Williams; Safon 11.1., Eurwen Parry; Safon. IV., (i) Winifred WillianM, (2) L. J. Roberts, (3) L. Roberts; Safon V., (I) Lucv Bushnell, (2) Gwen Jones, (3) Mair Parry, (4) Edie Williams, (5) Gwen Williams, (6) David F. Ev.an.s, (7) Florrie Wil- liams; Safon VI., Jennie and Florrie. H.ugbes.; Safon VHI., (i) Louisa Evans, (2) M. E. Ro- berts, (3) O.sborne Jones, (4) Eluned Williams'. Exafmina.tion in "Mother's Gift": i, Eurwefn Paa-'ry. Sight-ireading: i, Louisa Evans.; 2, Cr'wl.ajdys Davies. Recitation (over 14): Gwl'adys Davies. Best handwriting: i, Edith Williams; 2, Gwe'n Williams. Modulator test: i, Gwladys D'avies 2, Louisa Evans. Freehand drawing i, Glynne Jones; 2, Ae'lra Williams. Scrip- tural examination (under 21): Equal i, Gwladys Evan's and M. C. Parry 2, Ethel Jones. Duet for children.: Equal i, Ltena and Gwen Jones and Gwen and Florrie Williams.. Essay (for those under 21): Equal i, M. C. Parry and Hubert L. Jones. Ear test: i, Gwladys Davies,; equal 2,, Louisa. Evans and Elufned Williams. Party (under 12): t, Mr. Joseph iHooslÛln's party. Mo-. William Edwards occu- pied the chair, and M;r. Owen Evans was the conductor. Mr. R. M. Hooaon was an ef&cient secretary, and the usual thanks were accorded, on the proposition, of the Rev. William Jones, seconded by Mr. Cyn.wal Jones.

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PWLLHELIv. HOLYHEAD. THE PENGUINS DEFEAT THE SEALARKS. (By ATLAS). This match was played on theRecreation Ground, last Saturday, before a fair crowd of spectators. A very fast, clean, and interesting game ended in a brilliant win for the homesters by 4-1. Bob Williams played well for Pwllheli, but had much easier time than Collier. W. Thomas was not in the best of health, but he stuck to his post all through the game. G. Evans was tried for the first time this season, and played a remarkably good game. W. Smalley, Thompson and Bob Jones were in good. trim, and managed to keep the opposing forward line in hand. Bob Ellis took Now Jones' place as centre-forward, and the line never played better he continually fed his wing men, and his dash in front of goal always proved dangerous. R. D. Roberts never played a better game, and Ben Evans, Mosley, and Johnny Williams were very clever. For Holyhead, Collier could not be blamed for the shots that beat him. He saved several hard shots. Rowiand Williams was the pick of the backs. W. T. Jones and Dick Ellis were prominent on the half line, with Brown and Wallace in the front line.

EAST v. WEST. A CAPITAL GAME UNDER WRETCHED CONDITIONS. (BY "VIGILANT.") ? The third East v. West match of North Wales Coast League players! was played at B¡aillb' yesterday (Wednesday), under most depressing conditions—rain falling the whole of the day. The Banger enclosure. was, therefore, an the heavy .and sodden side, and really unfit to play upon. Burt, a fixture like the East v. West is arranged so. Long beforehand, and so peculiar are the expenses incurred for that day, that it is wiell-night imposfS.ib.Le to. postpone such a fixture in the same way as League matches. B.ut the boys selected were prond of the honour conferred upon them., and in this one felt a little pride m seeing riv.a'la in League matches brothers, in a decidedly friendly combat. The attendance was poor, owing to. the very unfor- tunate weather, and the League Executive. Mia all concerned are. to. be sympathised with in. the. bad luck experienced. W. H. Jones and W. G. Williams were un- able to turn 0!ut for the Weat, and William Thomas, of Pwllheli, and Johnny Jones, of Car- narvon, were the reserves drafted in, and they proved of splendid quality. The East team waja as selected. Mr. E. Lloyd Williams was the referee, and Messrs. Percy Weekes and R. D. Richards, were the linsamen. The following were the teams — East:—Tom GilLett (Llanrwfst), goal; Tom McCann (captain) (Colwyn Bay) and Tom Jone& (Conway), backs; Bob Owen (Conway) T. A. D?'ies (Denbigh), and Harold Pearson (Llan- dudno.), halves; W. Meirion Jones (Blaenau. testinlog), E. E. Davies (Denbigh), Ernest Parry (Conway), Stanley Hughes (Colwyn, Bay-), and Jimmy Williams. (Llandudno), forwards. West: Ted Owen (Bangor), goal; William ihom.as (Pwllheli) and Rowland Wi-Iliaiiis (Holyhead), backs; Johnnie Griffith (Carnar- von), captain, W. T. Jones (Holyhead), and. W. J. Jonos (Beaumaris), halves; Hu.ghie. Owfen (Bangar), MosaLey Jones (Pwllheli), Waltctr Jones (Carnarvon), Bob Ellis (Pwllbali), and Johnny Jones (Carnarvon), forwards. it True. football was not to be expected undier such conditions, and it was marvellous how the players managed to. keep their less so. weM. It was very evident that had t.Tic day been fine a very excellent exhibition would ha've been given As it was, the display was distinctly pretty on both sides..The first point oi intereafwas the Weat pressing, and T. Jones conceded a oornetr, which was dangero.u.a; but the East defenders cleared. Bob Ellis afterwarcTs sent a beautiful Long shot that Gillett saved in his best style. Stanley Hughes was next prominent with a good lon.g ahot that was. just wide, and Jim Williams centred a nice shot that went a-beigging. Gillett was next prominent, with a splendid save on the floor, and from the goal kick, '1'. A. Davies was, as is usual with him, fine. in his work and splendidly c can Hu.ghie Owen then centred from a pass by Mossley, in his weN.knawn style, and Walter Jones drew first blood. The game Nvais really intere,s)tin,,g, Walter, of CarnarvoTi tame showing some of h.s excellent tactics. bob Owen was also, prominent with some splen- did work, and Jim Williams was good on the ?tt. -brom excellent judgment, from E E. Davies s work Ernie. Parry managed to equalise with a very hue. shot. Stanley Hughes after- wards was to. the front with a good shot that was nicely saved, by the cat-like Ted Owen., and ?he play being transferred to the other end, Gil- left wa.s. showing his real Gilletian form. Jim Williams, Harold Pearson, and Stanley indulged in. some vary tricky play on, the East aide, and Moslslleypretty player always.—was showing ex- cellent work for the "Teslt.Half-time arrived wi.h the teams being equal, with. a goal each. it it The second half resulted in a good deal of even pkvy, the West being more finished in their tac.ti.cs on the whole.. Bob Ellis, from good work by Hughie Owen, gave the West the lead with a beauty. And just on time the dappy IittLe Mossley added a third to. the credit of the West, who went out winners by 3 to. I.

North Wales Coast Football League. FIXTURES FOR APRIL. At a meeting of the North Wales. Coast League last nigiht (Wednesday), the following were ap- pointed referees for April:-April 3ird: Llanr dudno v. Beau.ma.ris, Mr. E. LI. WiUiams; LIanrwst v. Denbigh, Mr. C. 0. lones C?i. way v. Pwllh.li Mr. R. D. Richard? ?1 loth B,Iae.nau 1'estinio.g v. Bangor, Mr H. R. Edwards; Denbigh v. Colwyn Bay, Mr Tod Jones,; LIanrwst v. Llandudno., Mr. C. J. Thomas. April 12th: Carnarvon v. Colwyo Bay, Mr. Hull, Cheater; Holyhead v. Denbigh, Mr.C. J. fhomas.; PwMheIi v. Beaumaris, Mr. E. LI. Williams. April 17th: Beaumaris v. .Carn.arv.o.n, Mr. Yates, Chester; Blaenau Fes:- timog v. Holyhead, Mr. Vincent; Cbnway v. Bangor Resetrves, Mr. Slater; Colwyn. Bay v. Denbigh, Mr. E.' LI. Williams. April 24.th.: Denbigh Reserves v. Colwyn. Bay Reserves, Mr. J. E. Jones; Conway v. Llandudno., Mr C. 0. Jones Bangor v. Carnarvon, Mr. Slater Beau- maniis v. Cblwyn Bay, Mr. E. LI. Williams.; B,I,aena,i FestinÏiog v. Denbigh, Mr. R. Ifursee. WEDNESDAY GAMES. April yd: Llanrwst v. Denbigh, Mr C. 0. Jones, Bangor. April 7th: Hand.udno v. Holy- head, Mr. H. R. Edwards.. April 17th, Llati- rw.st v. Pwlliheli, Mr. Edwards. April 2.i.st: Bangor v. Denbigh, Mr. Slater; Cblwyn Bay v. Llandudno., Mr. Richards. April zSth: Llandudno v. Denbigh, Mr. C. 0. Jones.

Billiards. CONWAY LIBERAL CLUB v. LLANDUDNO LIBERAL CLUB. The return match between the aboine duhs took place at tihe Liberal Club, Co.nway, Last night (Wednesday), and resulted in a win. of IS3 points, the result at Dandudno. favouring CMi' way by 43 points. Yesterday's score was:— CONWAY. LLAKUUDNO. Goodman Jones. oo W. Thomas 89 W.E.Pnce.oo Dowett.9? A.H.Evans. oo J.R.Gattey .? Ted Evans oo W. A. WiUiams ? Creorg'e Owen. oo Husbands. 7° T.Idwa)Hug-hes.on D.Jones ? 600 4'5

"The Plague of Dogs." To THE EDITOR OF THE Weekly News. Mr. Editor,—Have read a letter in this week's News under that heading; and from the tone of it, your correspondent evidently bates dogs, cats, and even the ladies. What a misefr- abLe creature he must be. I should say heaven was his hotmet, and the sooner he leaves the streets and gets there the better for those who, like myself, take their dogs occasionally in the trams. It would be a man; in the street who would be likely to keep a dirty, evil-smelling dog," not those creatures who take them in trams, or carry them about, or make co<mpanions of them., as I and other lovers of poor dogs do..—Yours, &c., Colwyn Bay. A. H. MADDOCK.

Cyfarfod Cystadieuol Nant-y Rhiw, Llanrwst. Cyn'haliwyd cyfarfodydd eys,tadle!uol yn y lie uchod dydd Sadwrm diweddaf. Daeth cyn.!U'll- i.ad lliosog ynghyd i gyfarfod y prydnawc., a .chafwyd cystadlu da ar bob peth. Yr arweinydd Apwyntiedig ydoedd Mr. W. G. PoweII, Ysgol y Cynghor, C.a.pe.1 Garmon. D.rwg gcTinym iddo fethu bod yn bresenno'1, o herwydd afiechyd, ond anfoilJodd rodd sylweddol i'r pwyllgor. Eidd- u'n.wn i'r brawd caredigaidd adferiad buan. Y befirniad cerddorol ydoedd MiL J. E. Roberts, A.C., P.enm.achno. Dyma y tro. cyntaf i'r brawd ieuanc tale'ntog hwn fod yn ein, plith, ond gallaf sicrhaui mat nid dym.a y tro. otaf, os y caiff fyw ac iach. Cyfeiliwyd yn fedrus gan Mr. W. E. Davies, Llanjrwst. CloTia'nwyd y f.arddcMiiajeth a'r rbyddiaeth gan y Parch. W. Cynwyd Wil- liams, Llano-wst, a Mr. Robots (Dewi Mat Or Feirion), Blaenau Ffestiniog; yr adroddiadau g- Mr. W. Hughea, Y.!H., Llan.rwst, a Mr. Thomas (D'ewi Tiudur), P.en.niachno.. Yr ysgrif- €Mnydd ydoedd Mr. E. Roberta, TanyRordd, a'r tryaorydd, Mr. T. 0. Jonss, Nan.tyrhiw. En,illwyd y gwobr.aUi ga.ii y personn.au. a g.a-n- lyu:—Silk tie: i, S. Roberts, Llanrws.t. Un.- awd i blant o dan 13: i, Hilda Thomas, 'B.ethiet; 2, Jennie Evans, Trefriw. Deuawd i rai dan 17: i, Wiuifred a'i chyfeilles, Trefriw; 2, H. Thomas ac M. E.van.s., Bethsl. Hosamnau i bl>eilltyn dwy-Hwydd oed: i, Mrs. Da.vi.e.s., 'Tyddyn Cbthm. PilimaCihmlO. Adroddiad i rai dan. 17 oed: I, J. WiMi.amis, M.aen.an; 2, J. H JonJes, Minrfordd, Capol Garmofn; 3, J. R. Dav- ies, L.lanrwst. Cystadl>e'Uaeth canu alaw ar yr o.lwg gyn-tai: i, R. O\ven, Salem; 2, Dora Ellis, Carmel. Mec-i.n.yg i ddyn Mr. Davies, Tyddyn 'Letrun, Peniirachn,),; 2, Mias.J. Parry, Haiod- las, N<;bo.. 'CystadJeuaeth ar y Modulator Cy-fartal, 0. R. Owen, Sa.lem, ac E. E. Roberts, N.antyrhjw, 2, J. Eva.ns, Trefriw. Adroddiad, clan 13: i, M. Edwards, Gwytherin, a G. W. Davies, C.arm.el, yn gydradd; cviartal ail, J. Williaras, Gwytherin, a J. R. Davids, LIanrws.t M'um€T-: I, Mrs. Edwards, Tyddvn Llywarch. Lnawd i rai dan T-7: i. W. Rob'orts, Trefriw; 2, A. JOines, Minrfordd, Cap€l Garmom. Tair Torth geirch: Cyfa.rtal, Mrs. Williams, Bryn Bras., a Mrs. Roberts, Bryn Nebo. Brat i eneth: i, L. Roberta, Silo.am. Unawd, "Gwlad y Canru. i, R. R. Qw.en, Macs Mawr, Llan- ddoget. Cystadleuaeth y corau. plant: D.aeth tri chor ymlaen, Tre-friw, Nebo., a Nantyrhiw. Y blaenai c-nillodd v gamp, o dan arweini.ad Mr. W. Owen. Hywydd cyfarfod yr hwyr ydo.edd Mr. J. Ro.- borta, Cae' rmelw,r a'r arweinydd, Mr. W. Hu!g.he9, Y.H. Awd trwy y rha-lein yn y dre.fTi gain,ly,no,l :-C,anu emyn, "Duw M.awr y Rhy- feddod,au Maith," &c. Am wneud hosanntau i eneth: i, Mrs. Edwards, Orsedd Wem Eto i -fechgyn: Mrs. Davies., Tyddvn Cethin Un- awd tenor: i, W. E.llis. Pedw,arawd: i, H. Jo.ne9 a'i barti, Capel Garmon. Menyg i ferch i, Miss Williams, LJ,ansa11>an, Melwr. Bara ceirch: i, Mir. W. Roberts, YsgoMy, Meliav- coed. Prif adroddiad: i, Mr. W. Thomas, Pen- machmiO. Unawd baritone: i, Mr. J. 0. Ro- berts, Trefriw. Crys.a.u Mrs. Davies, Turnpike Ucha'. M.enyg i ddyn: i, Mrs. jbne.s, Llansan- an. Llawtfom go.tlen r, Mr. W. Roberts Ys- goMy. En.gl.yn Yr Ars.dr r, Dowi Tudur. Deuawd, Gwys i'r Gad Mri. J. G. D-avies ac H. Berry, Hanrwst. Tam-d-Sh.aJl1terr: Miss E. Roberts, Hanrwst. P.einillio'n i'r ysgol new- ydd: i, Bewi Tmdiur. Wythawd: P.arti Trefriw, o dan arweiniad M.r. E. Williams. Unawd Yr Eneth Am.ddif.ad": i Mrs. John Kerry, LLan- rwst. P-enilli,o,n coffa i'r diwe,d,d,ar Mr. Thomas .Moms, Tan,vgirai, i, Elldevrrn, Na.Ti.tygly,n Prif draeth.awd: Mr. 0. Jones, Rhuthyrn. 'CTym.aJn ca.u.- i, M.r. D. H. Jomes, Carneddau; 2, M.r. J. 0. Roberts, Trefriw. Shawl- i. Miss Roberts, Do.lwyddeLen. Boo..k-ma.rk Miss. Jon?s Post O&ce, Maenam. Y brif gystadleuo.l gorawl' Ganaf i ? Arglwyd.d Da.eth tri cor y?Iaen' ssf Capel ?armon {Mr. W. Andrew), Nebo (M.r' R. Evan.s), a Threfriw (Mr. E.'Williams) Emllwyd y wobr gan Gor Trefriw.

Conway Mid-Day Meals. Tueadiay was the last. day for the disitributioin. of the above. Sinoe the commencemenft an average of about 180 chiidrefn, including Cbn, way, Deganwy, Junction, and Gyf&n, have sat down each time. Altogether s-o meals have been. given., .and the total cost of the whole is something und.er £25. The last Committee meeting wa..s held at the Guild Hall on Thurs- day, March nth. It was proposed by Dr. Mor- gan., and seconded by Mrs. Thomas', that Mrs. Edwards, Mrs. Grinitha, Mrs. Roberts, and Miss Dutton be thanked for their help. A vote of thanks was also. given to. Mars. Morgan, proposed by Mrs. Edwards, and seconded by Mrs. Griffiths. The Mayoress, dieaerves credit for the hearty marMLer in. which sihe has supported the [nmvemfent, and too' presiding at all the Com- mittee mefoting.a. The Secretary, Mias Lewis, Sycamores, was given a vote of thanlcs, on the proposition of Mrs. Gwynedd Roberta, ISJecmded by Mrs. Grir&thjs. It is not too much to .aay th'at the distribution of auch subatantial far)e for the period of 20 weeks will contribute in no, small manner towards the better physical condition of the chiMjren.

Abergele Sparks. We are not going to have an Urban District Council 6ght in Abergele this journey, so that Mr. W. P. Morris and Mr. W. H. Jones are having a. walk-over and no election bills to pay. Lucky dogs I'd be a member myself on those easy terms. Well, I sincerely congratulate both men on the good work they have done during their term of omce—three years. But if Brother Jones wishes to enhance his reputation he must go in for more spouting." I think he does his share in that direction in the committee meetings, but, worse luck, the reporters are excluded from these entertaining gatherings of th( town's talent. Brother Morris, however, for a man of his size, has worked hard and orated to some purpose. He is as near perpetual motion as you can get in this world. Long life to him But if Abergele has disappointed us Pensarn, like the poor, is always with us. There is to be a great fight down there. The candidates for two seats are Messrs. G. H. Judson, H. E. Prichard (retiring members), and Jas. Buchanan, who was defeated in last year's contest. From what I can gather to-day (Monday), the Pensarn Steeplechase is going to be an exciting affair. Don't forget the runners:— All Wool, by Bark—Sheepskin Big Bachelor, by Contractor-Coalem Oban, by Canny Scott—Wee Drop. No betting news. I have been reading the Daily News lately The sports and carnival held in Abergele last year were such huge successes, and that in spite of atrocious weather, that it was no wonder the com- mittee have decided to hold them again this year. A largely-attended meeting to consider the matter was held at the Council Chamber on Friday even- ing. Mr D. G. Roberts, Manchester House, was again elected chairman, Mr George .Perkins treasurer, and Mr Harry E. Thomas as hon. secretary. The latter worked so indefatigably on the last occasion that it would be very dimcult to find a better man for the post. The general and the executive committees were re-elected en Moc. It was decided to have the sports on Whit-Monday, and the carnival on the evening following the Abergele Horse Show on August Bank Holiday. Splendid prizes will be offered. « < < One would think that a cemetery would be the last place on earth for a man of my temperament to pass the time away. But that is exactly what happened on Thursday afternoon. Walking through the old Churchyard I came across a tomb- stone bearing the following inscription :— Sacred to the memory of John, son of Joseph and Margaret Morris, who died June 4th, 1818, aged 2 years. Also Joseph Morris, father of the above, late Colour-Setgeant of the Royal Marines. died June 13th, 1828, ageci 4." Ail of which goes to prove that Joseph Morris must have been a good soldier to have secured promotion to the rank of Colour-Sergeant at so young an age. But how he was credited with being a father to John Morris, aged 2, is a bit of a puzzler. I think the first thing I shall do after Crossing the Bar will be to hunt up our old friend Joseph Morris for further particulars. < < There is no' holding the Cafe Ghess Ci'mb just now. On Thursday they met Llaindudo.0 in the nrst round of the Narth. Wales Chess Cup. And, what is moTe to the point., they beat the visitors after am exciting match. Here are the scores — T Uei H, Pearson o T. Eachus 0 W. T. Jones. R. P. Chambers. o E. Roberts. ? ? ? ? ?. ? i Dr. 0 J. Thomas I L 1 W. Thompson 0 4 Total 3 Fancy a brass band c<mtes't a-t a horse show. Never mind. Originality is the grandmiother off i'nventio'n. Look out for the advea-tisement of ibB Abe'rgQie Harse Show in the Weekly -NLie,w,s one of these next days. We a;re in for a glorious time—weather permitting. I congra- tulate the committee on their foeresigh't. Per- sona.Lly. I would rather hear three, brass, bajnda competing than try and judge the good quali- ties cff two. hundred gee-geea. With regard to a post otHice, we shall lick creation oaT.. the ist off April. The new edince wiU be a credit to, \Vewsh. Wales when completed. SEARCHLIGHT.

The Light Railway. The L!andudno and Colwyn Bay tramways, owned by the Uandudno District Tramways Con- struction Company, have at present only six and a half miles of route constructed, but in the annual report just issued, covering the year to November 20th last, the directors express the hope that the order for the extension to Old Colwyn will shortly be obtained. In view of this, and the desirability of paying off temporary loans, the directors recommend that their borrowing powers should be increased to £ 7 5,000. It is also proposed to change the com- pany's name to the Uandudno and Colwyn Bay Electric Railway. Last year's net pronts were £5.299, out of which zC500 is placed to depreciation reserve account, £1 ,50? written off preliminary expenses account, and '£3,29'9 carried forward. The complete line from Uandudno to Colwyn Bay was not available for traffic until June, so that the accounts only represent the working of the the entire undertaking for six months. Over a mil- lion passengers were carried.

Two Popuiar Appointments. CHAIRMAN AND VICE-CHAIRMAN OF THE CARNARVONSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL. Throughout North Wales the warmest approval is expressed of the selection of Chairman and Vice- Chairman for the ensuing year made by the Carnarvonshire County Council on Thursday. The new Chairman is Alderman Dr. R. Arthur Prichard, J.P., of Conway, whilst the new Vice- Chairman is Alderman John Owen, of.AvaIlon, Llandudno. It would have been difficult to have found two public men whose names are better known or whose public services have commended wider recognition. Needless to say, although they are alike eager to serve the community, they stand in direct antagonism in regard to matters political; but this divergence of opinion will not be allowed to interfere with the heartiness of their co-operation for the public welfare. Dr. R. Arthur-Prichard is a Conservative of Conservatives, whilst Mr. John Owen is a Liberal of Liberals, and it is a tribute alike to their zeal and their personal qualities that both gentlemen enjoy the friendship and admira- tion of the members of the other side." Dr. Prichard, who is one of the most popular medical and public men in North Wales has resided at Conway for the last thirty years, has been Mayor of the Ancient Borough he loves so well for no less than six years in all, and is a universal favourite. In him the Conservative cause at Conway has one of its stalwart defenders, but this circumstance in no degree detracts from the cordial feelings entertained for him by all sections of the population irrespective of party, creed, or nationality. Mr. John Owen, again, is one of the veteran public men of Uandudno, for many years one of the leaders on the District Council, and still a foremost figure in many circles. We sincerely wish both Dr. Prichard and Mr. Owen a successful year of office.