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LLANRWST. PREACHERS.—The following will be the preachers for next Sun-day: — Parish Church Rev. D. C. Davies. Rector. St. Mary's (Eng.): Rector. Rev. D. C. Davies. Zion (C.M.): Rev. William Thomas. Scotland Street (C.M) Rev. Richard Rowlands. Horeb (W.) Rev. T. Gwilvm Roberts, Eglwysbach. St. James' (W.) (Eng.) Mr. Stanley Jones, IJanrwst Tabernacle (C.): Prayer Meeting. Rev. W. Cynwyd Williams. Ebenezer (C.): Student. Penuel (B.): Prof. Silas Morris, Bangor BILLIARD HANDICAP.—In connection with a billiard handicap at the King's Head Cafe, a dinner was given by the Directors to the players. About 30 players put in an appearance, Mr. Jenkins presiding. After dinner, the winners of the handicap, Messrs Owen, Trefriw, and David Jones, Berlin House, Llanrwst, who was first and second respectively, were presented with the prizes, the first being a cue in case, and the second a cue. Afterwards the winners gave an exhibition game. TENNIS.—Owing to the unfavourable weather, the tennis club were prevented from opening the ground on Thursday, although some of the members indulged in practice. It is now decided that the opening tournament shall take place on Thursday week, when an interesting day is expected. AN INCAPABLE TRAVELLER.—On Saturday before Mr. O. Isgoed Jones) George Williams, a commercial traveller, was charged with being drunk and incapable in Station-road on the previous night at 11.30. P.C. Jones proved the case, and a fine of is. and cost was imposed. AN ARREST.-On Saturday morning P.C. Jones apprehended one Chas. Steward, who was handed on warrant for keeping a brothel at Villa Street, Stoke-on-Trent. He was handed over to the custody of the Stoke police. SPORTS.—The Sports Committee met on Tues- day evening, Mr. H. J. Watling presiding. Presi- dents and vice-presidents were elected, and the programme of the annual event prepared. The Committee intend making great efforts to make this vear's event a record in every respect. A Marathon Race has been added, the run to be from Llanrwst, via Denbighshire side, to Bettws-y- coed, taking the old road on the Carnarvonshire side for the return journey to the sports field. ENTERT AINMENT.- The weekly entertain- ment was held at the Mission Room, Scotland- street, on Friday evening, Mr. Eckley, Watling- street, presiding. The programme included songs, recitations, etc., by the children, and were much enjoyed. The programme was prepared by Misses Lei Williams, Regent-house, and Jones, Cae'r Ceiliog. Next Friday will be held the last of these meetings for this session. THE WELSH CRWTH.—On Monday's issue of the Dispatch" there appears an excellent photograph of the the ancient Welsh crwth," an instrument now almost extinct. The one in question was presented by the late Alderman Samuelson, of Trrfriw and Liverpool, to the Bardic Assembly of Glan Geirionydd, and is in custody of Mr O. Isgoed Jones, Plas yn dre. The photograph was by our townsman, Mr Alfred T. Hughes. DEATH.—Much sympathy is felt for Mr. and Mrs Williams, Bank Buildings, in their bereavement by the sudden death of their little boy Georgie, aged 2 years and 7 months, which occurred on Tuesday morning. GEIRIONYDD DISTRICT COUNCIL-The monthly meeting of the aborve Council was held at the Council Room, on Wednesday, the Rev. John Gower presiding. There were also present the Revs. J. Ll. Richards and Henry Jones, Messrs. D. G. Jones, T. T. Roberts, Evan Wil- liams, and Edward Roberts; with the Clerk (Mr R. R. Owen), the Deputy Clerk (Mr. Thomas 'H/ughes), and the Surveyor (Mr. R. H. Wil- liams). The hackney carriage licenses were all granted-, and Mr. R. H. Williams was appointed inspector of hackney carriages.—Respecting the DolwyddjeiLem water supply, it was resolved that the Rev. J. Ll. Richards and M. T. T. Roberts should see Mr. Noel Humphreys with a view of obtaining a further decrease, bringing it to £ 20, "hioh the Council were prepared to pay. It was also decided that the Engineer should pre- pare plans of th same. SUCCESSFUL GOLFER.—At the golf tourna- ment held at Rhyl during the holidays, Mr. E. Clutter buck, Oakliands, Llanrwst, was the win- nier of the Aberdiare Cup. Mr. Clutterbuck is a member of the Gwydyr Castle Golf Club. JUNE FAIR-—The June fair was held on Wednesday, and was numerously attended. The cattle brought for sale were few in comparison with the previous fair, and the sale appeared slower. ILLNESS.—We regret to state that Mr. T. Rogers Jones, Gorff-,A-,sfa, has been confined to his bed since Last Sunday, suffering from a severe attack of influenza. We were informed yesterday (Wednesday), however, that Tie was rapidly recovering, and we trust he will soon be quite well.

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EGLWYSBACH.

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