The North Wales Weekly News

LLANDDULAS. THE WEEKLY NEWS AGENCY.—We beg to' inform our readers that we have ap- pointed Messrs. W. R. Williams. & Co., of Lon- dtoin Houste (late Manchester House), Lower Llanddulas, as oiur agents in this part of the village.. They will be pleased to receive orders for copies of the Weekly News." We may ,state, that Messrs. W. R. Williams & Co. have opened, at the abotve establishment, a grocery, confectionery, and provision business in re- sponse to a general demand for same. They have everything of the best quality in the lead- ing lines of the business, and they will be glad to receive the patronage of the residents. PROPOSED CHURCH HOUSE.—Energetic efforts are being put forth for' the establishing of a Church HouSle in the village, the need or which has been felt for many years. A meeting of the committee entrusted with the work was held on Tuesday evening, at the Reading Room, under the chairmanship of the Rector, Canon C. F. Roberts, and it is expected that before long a Church House will be in. existence in the village.

LLYSFAEN. FUNERAL OF MR. WILLIAM SMITH.— There were signs of general mourning in this village on Saturday afternoon, when the funeral of the unfortunate quarryman, Mr. William Smith, Bron Park, took pjace at Llysfaen Churchyard. The attendance was very large, the qiuanrymen from all the- surrounding quarries being very numerous. Pitiful scenes were seen at the house of the widow and her six children, who were ministered to. by sympathising friends. MYNYDD SEllON CHAPEL.—^Fourteen new members were accepted at the above church last Sunday, when, there was a crowded congrega- tion. 'The services were very impressive, the preacher being the Rev. Darley Davies, who is I doing splendid work amongst the inhabitants. DEATH OF MRS. ELEANOR HUGHES.—It is with much regret that we record the death of Mrs. Eleanor Hughes, wife of Mr. Samuel Hughes, Mount Pleasant, Llysfaen. Mrs. Hughes passed awav suddenly on Thursday afternoon. She was a lady of high characterj and of a quiet and kind disposition., and was a faithful member of the Wesleyan Church, Llys- faen., and much beloved by all who knew her. She will be greatly missed by the members of Mynydd Set on." The funeral, took: place on Monday afternoon, at Llysfaen Cemetery, and was largely attended by friends from far and near. The Rev. Darley Davies, Llanddulas, and the Rev. Mr. Pritchard, Abergele, officiated at the house, and the Rector, the Rev. D. Lewis, at the Church. The chief mourners were Mr. Hughes (husband), Miss Williams (daughter), Mir. W. 0. Hughes (son), Mrs. Hughes (daugh- ter-in-law), Mr. E. Williams (son-in-law), Mr. and Mrs. Pritchiard Jones, Blaenau Fesfiniog (brother and sister-in-law), Mrs. Drummond (sister-in-law), Mr. W. Drummond (nephew), Mr. and Mrs. Jones, Gas Works, Abergele (cousins) Mir. Thomas, Dolwem (cousin), Mr. and Mrs. Bellis, Colwyn Bay (cousins) Mr. Williams, Llandudno (brother-in-law) and Mr. Cad- waladr Pierce, Pen.m.achno (brother-in-law). Beautiful wreaths were sent bv nephews and nieces, from Manchester; by Father, Nance, and W. Owen," and the late Mrs. Hughes's Sun- day School Class. The deepest sympathy is felt for the family in their sad bereavement.

OLD COLWYM. EBENEZER CHAPEL.—A temperance meet- ing and miscellaneous entertainment was given on Monday evening in the Ebenezer Chapel Schoolroom. Mr. Edward Jones, past GTa,nd Chief Templar of Wales, was present to> deliver an address. The Rev. W. Evans-Jones (Pen- 11 yn) occupied the chair. The meeting was much enjoyed by the large number present.

PENMACHNO. E,R SÐRiClHOG GOF. —Prydmawn Gwener bu farw Mr. Hugh Davies, Firondeg, yn 69 mlwydd ored. Anaml iawn y gellid taraw ar gymeriad cyffielyb iddo. Yr oedd yn gyfaill a phawb trwy'r plwyf, yn fawriorn, a bychain. Llanwodd lawer a safleoedd pwysig yn ystod ei oes, a gad,aw odd fylichiau amlwg ar ei ol. Yr oedd yiD, gerddor uehel, a chyfansoddodd lawer, yn en- wedig o hymn-donau,, cor-ganau, a charolau. Cymelrai ddyddordeb a-ribennig mewn gwleidydd- iaeth, a bu yn dadleu llawar dros Geidwadaeth. 'Nawn Mawrth claddwyd ef ym Mynwent Eg- l,wys St. Tyddyd, Penmachno, y Parch. Ben Jones yn gwasanaethu wrth -y ty ac yn yr Eg- lwys. Canwyd rhai o'i gor-ganau gan y cor, a C'hwiareuwyd y Dead March ar yr organ. Gadawodd liaws o deuln a chyfeillion i alaru eu colled ar ei ol. (Heddwoh i'w lwch.

ROE WEN. iCWRDD CYST AD L E U O L.—Dan nawdd Ysgol iSabothol y Methodistiaid Calfinaidd, cyn^ haliwyd cyfarfod ihynod 01 Iwyddianus i hytr- wyddo yn btemmaf y dosbairthiadau safonol, err na ohollwvd golwg ar yr Arholiad Siml. Amryw- iol oedd y irhaglen. Gofalwyd am y trefniadlau gan y gweinidog, ;yr ,arolygwr, a'r blaenor ffydd- lon, E. H. Gwobrwywyd mewn Ilyfrau, a llawien gennym i ibawb drderrbyn llyfr, fally buasai yn rhaid enwi yr hoill blanit, yr hyinr ni chaniata glOifod. Y beirniaid canu oeddynt Mri. J. J. Mor- gan, Llanddein-iolen; yir amrywi-aeth, J. W. Jones, Groasffordd; W. 'Griffiths, Weoi, a Miss Williams, Ysgcxl y Cynghor, a'r ysgolfeistr. Da fydido eich. gwaith.

GLAN CONWAY. I IF YOU HAVE tender skin, try at once Evans' SEDAL CREAM, prepared only by Llewelyn. A. Evans, Old Post Office Stores. For chapped hands, redness, and roughness of skin, &c. 377 THE MO'RNING MAIL.The Post Office Authorities have arranged with the L. & N. W. Railway Company for the morning mails to, be delivered at 4.30 a.m., in the village. This boon has long been sought for, and the postman who used to walk from Conway in the early hours of each morning will, in future, be stationed in the village. THE RULER'S DAUGHTER."—The Glan Conway Choral Society has held its first concert, and it proved a great success. There was a good audience at the National Schools on Fri- day evening, when the sacred cantata, The Ruler's Daughter (the Daughter of Jairus) by E. Cympson, was performed. Mr. W. F. Bratt, F.G.C.M., the conductor and the members are to be cOilllgratulatedupon the pleasing result of their labours. The; stage had been, nicely ad- orned with plants kindly lent by Mr. Coates. for the occasion. The cantata went with, a smooth- nleSlS from the begging to the end, and the many solos were siung with much care and effect. The following were the soloists:—'Miss G. Jordan Evans, Miss- Maggie Hughes (Ty Isa'), Mrs. Cottrill (Britsmoir-ton), Miss Berta Jones, Mrs. dough, Miss G. Ellison, Mr. Robert Lloyd Wil- liams, Mir. Olough, Mr. Hugh Thomas, and Mr. 'Rogers Jones. All the soloists were heartily ap- plauded for their excellent work, particularly Miss Gwennie Evans for her rendering of "A Dire,am, of Heaven." The trio of angels, 0 seek ye now the Lord, by Miss Berta Jones, Mrs. Olough, and Miss G. Ellison, was very nicely sung, as was allsiQI the duet, 0, praise the Lord," by Mir. R. LI. Williams and Miss Ellison. As to. the choir, possibly the tenors were rather weak, and the contraltos needed strengthening. The sopranos and basses were excellent, and with the suggested improrvement Glan Conway will have a little Choral Society worthy of its name in the land of song. The Rector, the Rev. Griffith Williams, was the nar- ,r rator. The second part of the programme was a miscellaneoius- one, in which the following artistes took part:—iMiss Perrin, Miss Nickson, Mr. and Mrs. dough, Mr. Evan J. Davies, Mr. Harry Pritchard, Mrs. Bratt, Miss Jones, Rev. G. Williams, Mir. Bratt, Mr. David Williams, Miss C. Roberts, Mr. Norman R. Jones, and the choir. Miss Nickson accompanied the choir throughout the cantata in a splendid manner, and also sang in the second part. throughout the cantata in, a splendid manner, and also sang in the second part. BRYN E;BENEZER,CIHAP,EiL.-That popular Conway divine, the Rev. S. T. Jones, preached on Sunday at the above Methodist Chapel to. large congregations. Y TAN CYM1REI-G.1"—On Tuesday evening, the well-known Welshman., Ap Glaslyn," de- livered; his interesting lecture upon, Y Tan Cymraeg," in Bryn Rhys, to, a large audience. The chair was occupied by the Rev. B. D. Har- ris,. The vocal illustrations by the lecturer were very much appreciated. HiOIME.—Mr. D. A. Evans, C'artrefle, has re- turned home from Edinburgh, where, he has been studying for the medical profession.

LLANDUDNO JUNCTION. ANNIVERSARY.—The anniversary of the Young People's Society of Christian, Endeavour- eirs at Llandudno Junction was held on Tuesday of last week in the English. Presbyterian Church, the Rev. E. V. Pierce presiding. There was a very good attendance. The Rc-v. D. J. Williams, B.A., B.D., Bangor, opened the meeting with prayer, after which the Chairman delivered a very fine paper on the Christian Endeavour, "A duet by the Misses A. Jones and P. Taylor fol- lowed, after which the recitation Look up was given by Mr. Osborne. A very timely ad- dress on Ambition was, delivered by the Rev. D. J. Williams., after which a splendid quartette was rendered by the, Misses H. Jones and H. Griffiths and Messrs. W. Da,vies and W. Wil- liams. Mr. G. Lit. Jones gave a recitation, and Mliss Hettie Jones, Chester House, followed with an excellent paper on "Our Society." Miss D. Powell gave a solo. The usual votes of thanks. were accorded, on the proposition of Mr. Edward Jones, Conway, seconded by Mir. J. Powell. BAPTIST BAND OF HOPE, CONCERT. --Phe annual concert in connection with the Welsh Baptist Chapel Band of Hope was held last week, and was in 6veiry respect a great 'success. The whole proceedings proved that the children had been well trained during the winter months. The singing, recitations, and various, other items rendered were of a high standard of excellence. The competitions in singing were adjudicated upon by Mr. Jones schoolmaster, Deganwy, and the recitations by Mr. Richard Owen, Biroad-street. Great credit is due to. the Committee for having worked so. energetically with the: children. The following members of the Church took the lead during the past few months: —Mr. Richard Owen., Glany- moir-road; Mr. W. Lloyd, Pensarn Cottages; Mir. Jbhn Jones, Penyb-ont; Mr. R. Lloyd1, Oisiboirne-terrace; Mr. R. Williams, Broad- Sitreet; the Misses Hughes, Giladstone-ternrace; and Miss Wynne, Benarth View. The meeting was presided over by Mr. T. Wynne. & 'LLANGYSTEiNIIiN PARISH LOUNCIL.The annual meeting was held on. Friday, in the, Bryn Pydiew Schoolroom, presided over by Mr. D. Clwyd Griffiths. The balance-sheet of the Parish Charities for 1908 was read, showing that £15 bad been distributed amongst thirty inhabitants. A letter was read from the. Junction Ratepayers Association requesting the Parish Council to include in their next estimate of expenditure the cost of certain fire appliances: for the Junction. The matter was favourably received, and after some discussion it was decided to. defer the matter until the next meeting. In the meantime, the Association was requested, to ascertain the approximate cost of such appliances, It was reported that the Talysiam footpath was com- pleted,, and it was decided to place a board at each end of the path. with the words public foot- path thereon. Three members were appointed to enquire into. a certain parish property named Pibeill-yirjOdiyn, and to. report at the next meet- ing. RAILWAY SERVANTS' MEETING.—A meeting in connection with the Railway Ser- vants' Universal Interchange Privilege Ticket move.mernt was held on, Saturday at the TY'IThY- fron Assembly Room. The local secretary, Mir. R. Hiussey, occupied the chair, and the meeting was addressed by Mr. T. Humpharys, district treasurer, and Mr. A. Collin.ge, district secre- tary. The business was the explaining of the advantages of being fully posted up in the wostlk of the P.T. movement, and the disadvantages obtaining at Llamdudino Junction and other sta- tions through lack of reliable information. RAILWAY TEMPERANCE UNION.—A pub- lie meeting În connection with this Union was held last night (Wednesday) at the Welsh Bap- tist Church. Mir. H. W. Hughes, Stanley Stores, presided, and, the speakers were the Rev. J. Glyn Davies, of Rhyl, and Mr. Partington, of Chester.

DEGANWY. A. SPLENDID MOVEMENT.—A very suc- cessful lecture, with magic lantern,, w given, in the Church Schools, on the 16th inst., by In- spector Gibson, of Bangor, in connection" with the R.S.P.C.A. The Rev. E. D. Thomas pre- sided. The entertainment was organised by 'Mrs. Arnold, of Gwynedd, who takes, a great interest in the Society, and she addressed a few words to the school children, exhorting them to remember their duty to the dumb creation. In spectofr Gibson, held the rapt attention of a crowded house.. vote of thanks to Inspector GibSlOin was proposied by Mr. Willoughby Gard- ner.

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CONWAY. A GOOD PLACE FOR BOOTS.—For the best and cheapest of all classes of boots and shoes, go to Joseph Jones, C,omptoa House, Castle-street, Conway. Best shop for repairs. Agent for K Boots and other best Brands. J. EDWARDS, 27, Castle-street, flour and general corn merchant. Quality, weight, &c., guaranteed. At most reasonable prices. 71 GARDENING.—For fresh and reliable Garden Seeds, go to W. Hughes, chemist and seedsman, Castle-street. Conway. Early Peas.The Ameer, Gradus, William the ist, The Daisy, &c. Call or send for illustrated catalogue and Amateurs' guide. 331 THE LOCAL PARLIAMENT.—The Speaker having taken the chair, the Clerk of the House (Mir. T. Idwal Hughes) read the Order of the Day. Questions were submitted by Messrs. W. Baiugh, R. Nowell, and R. S. Williams, and satisfactorily answered. The House then patiently listened to' the Chancellor of the Ex- chequer (Mr. J. H. Thomas) expounding his first Budget. An animated debate followed, in which the Opposition was represented by Alder- main A. N. Netherwood, A.R.C.A., Mr. J. P. Griffiths (Leader of the Opposition), Messrs- W. Baugh and — Hughes; the Labour Party by Messrs. T. J. Parry and J. Hywel Hughes, and the Government by the Chancellor of the Ex- chequer, Rev. J. Luther Thomas, and Mr. Good- man Jones. Before the House rose for the Easter recess, a vote of congratulation was passed with the Right Hon. D. Lloyd George on the vindications of his character in the Law Courts. THE MUSSEL INDUSTRY.—At the last meeting of the Carnarvonshire County Council there was a notice of motion with respect to contributing about £21 to 'the Lancashire and Western Sea Fisheries Board in aid of scientific investigations in the interests of the fishing, such contribution to be expended with a view to the improved culture of mussels by expanding the area of mussel beds in Carnarvonshire. Owing to a technical difficulty the motion was not brought forward, but the interesting fact was o-leaned that in one year 70 cwt. of mussels were produced in Carnarvonshire, and 120 persons were engaged in the industry. CARMEL SUNDAY SCHOOL,—At Carmel (C.M.\ Sunday School, last Sunday afternoon, Mr. W. G. Williams was elected superintendent and IMir. David Collen Jones secretary. A BOY'S THEFT.—At the Llandudno. Police Court, on Monday, Thomas Sullivan, a young lad residing with his grandmother in Mount Pleasant, Conway, was brought before the magi- stratels charged with stealing a half sovereign.— Superintendent Rees announced that Father Ratcliffe had t'aken an interest in the bIY, as well as Mr. J. Adey Wells, who had fitted him out with the intention of his joining the navy at Liverpool. Under those circumstances he would withdraw the charge with the permission of the ,Bench. No, doubt the lad would be a useful member of the Navy.—Father Ratcliffe thought it would be the best course to adopt, as it would take-1 the lad away from all temptation. If he was transferred to. the Navy he would be well brought up and disciplined. With Father Matthew, he would ,see that everything was done for the lad.—The magistrates agreed to the with- drawal of the case. DEINIOL FYOHAJN AT THE WORK- HOUSE.—The versatile Deiniol Fychan, the celebrated Welsh elocutionist, gave a most en- joyable and interesting entertainment to the Workhouse inmates on Monday evening. His selections from his well-known book, Ymwel- iad Nain a Leirpwl," were much appreciated by young and old. Other recitations were, Hen wr yn set y gornel," Y Derwydd," Shon Jones a'r Cloc," Simon Llwyd," Dyn Meddw," "SadJraoh Dafis," and Modryb Shan." Delifiiiol kept his audience spell-bound for over an hour, alternately moving them to laughter and tears. Enthusiastic thanks were given him by the inmates, and the meeting ter- minated by the singing of Hen Wlad fy Nihadau, Demiol Fychan leadinfg the solo. SEllON SUNDAY SCHOOL.—The anniver- sary tea and competitive meeting of Seion, Con- gregational Sunday School was held on Wednes- day, March 17th, A sumptuous, tea was pro- vided for the members of the Sunday School. The folk,win,g ladies, presided at the tables: Mrs. Jones and Mirs. Hughes, Greenwich Build- ings Mrs. Eiben. Griffiths, Mrs. W. E. Jones, Mirs. H. Hughes, Mrs. Hughes, Gyffin; Mrs. 'Hugh Jones, Misses Emily Griffiths, J. W. Ro- berts, A. J. Oh. Jones,, and E. H. Roberts. In the,evening a very interesting competitive meet- ing was, held, under the presidency of Mr. H. J. Williams, superintendent of the adult Sunday school, and Mr. L. Hugh Roberts, superintend- ent of the juvenile Sunday school, conducted. Prize.s in the Safonau were awarded toi the fol- lo,wing:-(I.) Lizzie C. Jones, Sarah M. Jones, and Abigail Edward's. (III.) D. J. Edwards, W. O. Davies, and Barbara Jones. (HI.) Eimrys Williams, A. Ivor Parry, and Walter Harris. (IV.) M. Janet Jones, E. Ann Mor- gan, and Idiwal, Davies. In the Second Divi- sion (" Hanes Samuel ") Lizzie Hughes, If or Rees Williams, and W. Thomas Jones. Third Division: ("Galatians") Gwen Griffiths and A. J. Ch. Jones, Singing competition, con- fined to. childiren, under 12: Emrys Williams, Laura Goosey, and A. If or Parry. Also under 16: Gwennie Griffiths and Myfanwy Jones. Re. citation, under 10: W. 0. Davies, Walter Har- ris, and Ceridwen Roberts,. Also under 16 A. If or Parry. Reading two verses extempore: Margaret J. Jones. Reading hymns: Thomas Cox. The examiners, were Messrs. J. Roberts, Lark Hill; J. P. Griffiths, and the Rev. J. Luther Thomas. The adjudicators were Mr. William Williams, Llandudno (music), the Rev. J. Luther Thomas and Mr. Griffith WiLliams (recitations). The Children's Choir rendered several, tunes during the meeting. Miss Gwen Griffiths, Regent Houise, accompanied on. the harmonium. Miss Jones, Bryn Tirion, gave a song, entitled Telynau'r Saint." This was ac- companied by Miss Sallie Edwards, A.L.C'.M. A hearty vote of thanks toi all, proposed by Mr. J. P. Griffiths, and seconded by Councillor J. Williams, brought a very enjoyable meeting to. a c lose,. THE TONTINE SOCIETY.—The annual meeting of the .Conway and Dis1:rict Mutual Benefit Tfcmtine Society was held in. the Guild Hall last week, when. iMy J. Theo, Jones was re- elected President, lVlI. W. Whalley Vice-Presi- dent, Mr. J. Lloyd Jones treasurer, Messrs. Ll. Wood Jones and B. Menai Francis auditors, Mr John Jones secretary, and Mr. Owen Jones book steward. A very satisfactory statement of ac- counts was submitted, showing that £85 10s. had been paid out in sick pay. The total re- ceipts from .all sources was .,{,314 9s. gd., and the' expenditure C155 qs'. gd., leaving a balance of £159, and out of this -f 157 Ss. was distributed as dividend. 'The balan.,ce carried to. 1909 being £1 I 2S. The reserve fund account showed a total of ^48 14s, The Society is. increasing anr nually in numbers, the total full members at present reaching 205. FIRE BRIGADE.—Orders for wedk ending April 5th, I909.Statiorn duty Firemen John Jones and iHiugh Hiuhels. Officer on duty, Capt. E. Loyd Jones. Monthly wet drill, Saturday April 3rd, 1909.—F. A. DELAMOTTE, Chief Officer. T'H:E FORTHCOMING CAMP.—Although nothing official has yet been published with re- gard to the regiments who intend camping on the Mo,rfa during the coming season, we. have it on excellent authority that it is practically cer- tain that the Cheshire Territorials will be en. camped here during Whit week, and that the 3rd Welsh (Fusiliers "(Militia) will be on the Morfa from the 19th June to the loth July. The 3rd King's (Liverpool) Regiment are also, due on the Mbrfa from the 7th ito the 26th June. SCHOOILBOYS' CHALLENGE SHIELD.— Tlhisweeiktlrere is on view in the shop window of Messrs. M. ajnd J. Williams, High-street, the challenge shield and sets of medals which are offered by the Elandiudno and District School- boys" Football League. The Conway team are making a bold bid for this beautiful trophy, and from all appearances they will most likely be the winners. THE HORSE SHOW.—The Conunittep of the HOiTOO Show have been successful in obtaining the following gentlemen as judges: —Heavy 'horses: Miessrs, James Gould, Crouchley, Lymm, Cheshire, and Edward Green, Welsh- pool. Light horses: Messrs. Walter Lloyd, lHartfield, Hove, Sussex, and W. H. Thompson, Balmin Stud, Upholland. Mountain ponies: Mir. Lort, Bangor. FOOTBALL.—The postponed match between Conway and Denbigh will take place next Saturday, on the Mioirfa, when it is hoped a large crowd will be present to welcome the homesters after their win of Saturday last.

LLANDUDNO. ST. JOHN'S ANNUAL SALE OF WORK.— As the result of last week's 'annual sale of work in ecniiec-tiloin, with St. John's English Wesleyan Church the sum of £194 was realised towards the upkeep of the Church. THE L.A.D.S.—Our readers will be gratified to learn that the rumours about the probable disibandment of the Amateur Dramatic Society have happily proved, to. be groundless. We are given to understand that the Society is busily rehearsing for the May Day performance, which is one of the greatest attractions of the year. This is good news for the friends of the Society. ENGLISH BAPTIST SALE OF WORK AND TEA.—Yesterday (Wednesday) the English Bap- tists held a drawing-room sale of work and afternoon tea in, the schoolroom. The place had been beautifully transformed into a huge draw- ing-room, and reflected great credit upon the many willing workers that had made the work a labour of love. The sale was opened at three o>'clock, when there was. a good attendance, and the place looked very bright and animated. A capital programme of music was performed dur- ing the day by Miss Wenna Roberts, Miss Underwood, Master Austin Gibson,, Miss Nellie Humphreys, Miss Gwennie Roberts, Miss Harrison,, Miss Raymond, Miss Merchant, Mr. I W. Roberts, Mrs. Watson, and Mr. D. Williams, B.A. Several amusing competitions took place, and the proceedings were a great success, SATURDAY'S JUNIOR CUP-TIE.—The semi-final—-long postponed—for the Coast Ama- teur Junior, Cup is to. be played on the Council ground on Saturday between the holders, Llanr rwst, and Colwyn Bay. The winners will have to. meet Bangor in the final on April 10th. A good game is anticipated. THE SATURDAY POPULAR CONCERTS. —Another excellent entertainment was given on Saturday evening in the Town Hall, the pro- gramme being arranged by Mr. 0. W. Roberts. The place was packed. The Chairman was Alderman John Owen, C.C., who. delivered an appropriate speech. The following were the artistes who contributed to an enjoyable pJlJ- gramme:Nl;r. Charles Hughes, Mr. Ernest Davies, Mr. J. E. Housby, Miss Mona Thomie- son, Miss Ceridwen Roberts, Mr. E. G. Evans, (Rhyl), Mr. Llewelyn Davies (Colwyn- Bay), Miss C. M. Edward's, Mr. Kendall, Miss Annie Myfanwy Jones, Miss Annie Higginbottom,, Miss Emily Symonds, and Miss Florrie Roberts. The accompanist was Mr. Charles Hughes, These entertainments, which have proved im- mensely successful during the winter, will close this week, and the proceeds of the last concert will be given to, the children's free meals fund.

LLANFAIRFECHAN. A COUNCIL APPLICATION.—At the meet- ing of the Carnarvonshire County Council, on Thursday, the application of the Llanfairfechan Urban Council for aTi. order giving additional members for the North and South wards was considered. It was stated that in the North ward there were four members, being one for every 48 electors, and in the South warS there were four members, being one, member only for every 66 electors. In the West ward there were five members, or one for every 46 electors.—Mr. J. R. Pritchard said it looted as if Llanfair- fechan wanted a member for every dozen elec- tors, and the Clerk of the county authority re- marked that if anything the number of members, should be decreased, and not increased. No action was taken. CHOIR SUPPER.—On Friday night, the members of the Llanfairfechan Mixed Choir, who won the prize at the last Eisteddfod, brought a very successful winter session to a close by the holding of an excellent supper. Close upon eighty sat down to a capital repast, prepared by MT. J. Ellis Morgan, in the Penuel Chapel Schoolroom, and after full justice had beein done to, the good things prorvided, an enter- tainment was held,, during the course of which Mr. 0. T. Jones, the, genial conductor of the choir, was presented with a handsome marble timepiece by the members, whom he suitably thanked. DEATH.-A'n old resident of Llanfairfechan, in the person of Mrs. Anne Holland, passed away on Monday, and will be buried 'at Gyffin to-day (Thursday), FURNITURE SALE.—On Thursday, Mr. John Pritchard, Bangor, conducted a very suc- cessful sale of furniture, belonging to. Miss Av- land, Bron. Eryri. For the convenience of the buyers, the furniture was taken to. the Mona yard, where a large concourse of people had gathered together.

GYFFIN. SOAR WESLEYAN CHAPEL.—Services for next Sunday:—10 a.m., Mr. Isaac Evans, Col- wyn 6 p.m., Rev. J. Wesley Hughes, Colwyn Bay. THE PROPOSED NEW SCHOOL.—At the meeting of the Carnarvon shire County Council on Thursday, Mr. G. 0. Jones, Merchllyn, called attention to the unfairness of includjjig the parish of Llangelynin in/ the area of the pro- posed new school at Gyffin, and he proposed that it be an instruction to. the Education Com- mittee to leave the parish out of the area. They did not oibjiect to a school being erected in Gyffin, but some parts of Llangelynin were four or five miles away.-Colo,nel Darbishire pointed out that there were three areas, and they could not arrive at any definite a,-reenaent.-The Edu- cation Committee were instructed to.,see tOI the question raised. SILOH M..C.—Cynhaliodd cymdeithas ddad- leuol yr eglwys uehod ei chyfarfod terfynnol nos Lun diweddaf, pan y treuliwyd noison la wen." Daeth yr aelodau ynghyd yn gryno, a mwynhawyd y wledd yn. fawr. C'ymerwyd y gadair gan y gweinidog (y Parch. J. Owen Jones), a dhymerwyd rhan mewn canu ag ad- rodid gan wahanol aelodau y gymdeithas. Caf- wyd unawdau gan Miss Edwards;, Boderw Miss Nellie Hughes, Bryndowsi; Mri. R. R. Jones, Glan Aber; J. Edwards, Hugh Owen, Bryn- hyfryd; a deuawd gan Mri. Anthony Jones ac Albert Williams, a'r parti, darl arweiniad MII. R. R. Jones. Hefyd adroddwyd gan Mrs. Griffiths, Uppergate-street; Miss Lizzie Jones, Gyffilnr; Mri. Hugh Owen a W. J. Owen, Bryn- hyfryd-terrace; Robert Evans, Bryn-terrace. Yn ychwanegoi at hynyna, dyddorwyd y cwmni yn fawr gan nifer o'r aelodau trwy sketch" o fywyd Cymreig, Teulu Pantyrhedydd." Cyn- rychiolwyd yr hen, wr gan. Mr. Ellis W. Griffiths, Beirry-street; a'r hen wraig gan Miss Edwards, Boderw; a merch Pantyrhedydd gan Mrs. D. Owen, Bangor-road., a'r dyn ieuanc oedd vn ceisio. enill serch y ferch, gan, Mr John Edwards, Boderw. Gwnaeth y cyfeillion hyn: eu rhan yn gampus, a ohafwyd cipdrem fyw a dyddorol i ddull hen gymeriadau syml Cymru mewn am- gylchiadau o r fath, a disgwyliwn nad ydyw hyn ond dechreuad i allu a thalentau cyfeillion ieu- ainc. Pasiwyd ar derfyn y cyfarfod i elw v gymdeithas gael ei drosglwyddo, drosodd "i Building Fund yr eglwys. Teimlad pawb ar y terfyn ydoedd Melus moes mwy."

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LLANRWST. PREACHERS.—The following will be the preachers for next Sunday:- Parish Church Rector. Rev. D. C. Davies. St. Mary's Rev. D. C. Davies. Rector. Zion (C.M.): Rev. H. H. Hughes, B.A., B.D., Car- narvon. Scotland Street (C.M): Rev. Robert Roberts, Penrhyn. Horeb (W.) Rev. Gvvilym Roberts, Eglwysbach. St. James' (W) (Eng-) Mr. A. Fisher, Mochdre. Tabernacle (C.) Rev. Tom Davies, Llandudno. Prayer meeting. Ebenezer (C.): Rev. W. Williams, Colwyn Bay. Penuel (B.): Student. Cambro Breton Mission: Holy communion 8 a.m. Par- ochial mass II a.m. Welsh devotion 6.30 p.m.-Father Treboal, O.M.I. TEST CONCERT.—A test concert was held at Tabernacle Chapel on Thursday evening. In the absence of Major A. E. Priddle. J.P., who was indisposed, Mr. J. D. Jones, solicitor, oc- cupied the chair. The adjudicator was Mr. Arthur Davies, Cefmmawr, and the accompanist was Miss Davies, Feistiniog. The following were the successful competitors: —Challenge solo, open to any voice: Mr. J. W. Davies, Pentre- voelas..Soprano or tenor Mrs. Phillips (Llinos Elsi), Be,'ttws-y-Coed. Contralto or baritone Mir. L. M. Hughes, Llanrwst. For the best rendering of the Lost Chord by those not having previously won more than i os 6d. Mr. J. Kerry, Llanrwst. ZION LITERARY SO,CIETY.-On Friday evening the Rev. William Thomas gave an aid. I!- in dress on John Calvin, Darwin, and Glad- stone." The chair was occupied by Mr. 0. Evans Jones. Others who spoke were Messrs. William Hughes,, D. J. Williams, Robert Wil- liams, and Evan Jones. TABERNACLE LITERARY SOCIETY.—Mr. W, G. Owen presided on Friday evening, when a paper was read by Mr. Samuel Parry, Station- road, on the Old Hymn Writers." There was a I-arge, attendance and a good meeting. A LUCKY BUYER.—At a recent sale con- ducted at tne Albion Hotel, Mr. Jones, Gwydyr View, Wa tling- street, was the purchaser oi an old painting. Mr. Jones has since had the pic- ture examined by an expert, who at once dis- covered that it was a "Rembrandt" or by a pupil of that famous painter, and is dated 1659. It is expected that it may realise anything well into four figures. HOREB LITERARY SOCIETY.—" The Tes- timony of the Holy Ghost" was the subject dealt with at the weekly meeting of this Society, on Monday evening, the opening being in the able hands of Mr. J. W. Jones, Comet Stares. Others who spoke were Messrs. Owen Foulkes, W. H. Roberts, A. Parry, John Roberts, Edward Mills, Dr. Owen, and the Chairman, Rev. T. C. Roberts. RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL.—The month- lv meeting was held on Tuesday, the Rev. H. Raw son Williams presiding. There were also present Messrs. John Davies (Vice-Chairman^, John Roberts, William Williams, Edward Edwards, John Davies (Gwytherin), David 0 vens, and Owen Evans; with the Clerk (Mr. R. R. Owen), the Inspector (Mr. M. Roberts; Mr. Owen Evans signed a declaration accepting the office of Councillor for the district of Tir If an, and the Chairman welcomed Mr. Evans into the Council.—The Surveyor reported that he had failed to, get Mrs. Jones, Croesonen, to repair the retaining wall by her farm premises. -A letter was read from Mr. Williams, timber merchant, Caerwys, drawing the Council's at- tention to the dangerous state of the road at this Sp0t.—it was resolved that the wall be repaired conditionally that Mrs. Jones should do the cart- ing. APPOINTMENT.—Miss S. Hughes, of the Llanrwst Council School, has been appointed head mistress of the Nant B.wlchyTheyrn Coun- cil School, and will commence duties in May. lART SALE.—Messrs. Blackwall, Hayes & Co. conducted a Mart sale on Tuesday, when there was a large attendance of buyers and a readv clearance was effected. The maximum prices were:—Store pigs, 14s. qd. to 24s. 9d. couples, ewes and lambs, 27s. 6a. fat Lambs,¡ 13s. fat wethers, 18s. gd. goats, Ss. 6d. cows with calf at foot, C12 2s. 6d. calving cows, ,.g, store bullocks and heifers, £ 10 10s. fat ditto, £14 7s. 6d. The next sale is announced to for April 27th. COUNTY SCHOOL.—A meeting of the County School Governors was held on Wednes- day, Colonel Sandbach presiding. Others pre- sent were Mr. W. J. Williams (Vice-Chairman), Revs. John Morgan, and William Thomas, Mrs. Parry. Miss Jones, Messrs. E. Mills, B. Fisher, D. J.'Williams; with the Clerk (Mr. Thomas Griffiths), and the Assistant Clerk (Mr. H. T Jones),Thle Higher Education Council decided that the number of pupils to be recognised as bursaries for the year 1909-10 shall be, for Llan- rwst, 3, and the local Governors are requested to submit names to the number specified by the 1 st May. With regard to entrance scholarship for the 1909-10, the Education Authority do not propose, in the future, to offer any en- trance scholarship to pupils to County Schools, in addition to those offered by the school Gov- ernors.—It was decided to. pay over the sum set aside towards the school library to the master, so that he might open an account at the Bank for that purpose. The amended plans of the prc- posed additions to school buildings were dis- cussed at length, and were referred back for further alterations. Mr D. J. Williams moved That in the opinion of this meeting not more z, than one and a half hours of the time of scholars attending county schools should be devoted dur- ing the evening to home work and it was adjourned in order to get the headmaster's views on the subject. TEMPERANCE.—At Scotland-street Mission .Room on Friday evening, Mr. J. 0. Jones, F.G.S., delivered an address on "Akohol." when several interesting experiments were made before a large and appreciative audience. FISHING.—The first catches of the season were made last week. Mr. H. E. Bliackwall secured some beautiful trout, weighing about 61bs the largest was about i^lbs. Mr. John Davies, Wern, also had good sport, securing a nice lot of good-sized fish. Both the above fishermen got their sport in the Conwav. where there appears to be a shoal of trout of beautiful colour and in grand condition. At Crafnant Lake during last week there were some nice fish landed, the largest weighing over jib. Anglers would do well to turn out in. strong force, as there appears to. be plenty of stock in the local waters. URBAN COUNCIL ELECTIO N Tluesdav was the last day for receiving withdrawals, and out of eleven candidates nominated three have withdrawn, namely, Miessrs. Charlton. Latimer ■Jones, and Hugh Roberts, so that the the fight for four seats is left for eight candidates. The -old Councillors who seek re-election axe Dr. Owen, Rev. N17. Cynwyd Williams, and Messrs. r. Rogers Jones and William Davies, whilst the four opponents are Dr. Huw Williams, Messrs. John Williams, G. F. Kerry, and Win. Jones. So far there is little indication of any anxiety on the part of the candidates. It is likely, however, that they are all preparing for the fray, and the beginning of next week will witness hostilities in full swing. The ratepayers are afforded an excellent choice.

EGLWYSBACH. MUSICAL SUCCESS.—At the recent exami- nation of the Tonic Solfa College, Master R. G. Lloyd, London House, gained the first and second stages certificates in harminy. We con- gratulate him on his success. EASTER EISTEDDFOD.—Our local music- ians are practising diligently for this annual event. The mixed voice choir is conducted bv Mr. Harry Parry, Terrace, whilst Mr. W. Ë. Williams, The Schools, acts as trainer of the juvenile choir.

TALYBONT. SUNDAY SCHOOL.-Om Sunday last, at the C.M. Sunday School, MT. Tobzi bwer- Shop Newydd, was elected superintendent, and Mr. Richard Thomas, Garthmaelog, Vice-Suoerin- tendent.