The North Wales Weekly News

Methodism in Wales. GENERAL ASSEMBLY AT RHOS. ABERGELE MINISTER IN THE MODERATOR'S CHAIR. The proceedings of the Welsh Calvinistic Methodist Assembly were opened at Rhos, Wrex- ham, on Tuesday evening, the Moderator (the Rev. W. Evans, Pembroke Dock) presiding over a large number of delegates and others. At the outset a message was read from the Free Churches of Pembroke Dock and Pembroke sending Christ- ian greetings and assuring the Assembly of the high esteem in which the Moderator was held by the local brethren, who were greatly impressed by the honour conferred upon them in his appoint- ment to the most exalted office of the denomina- tion in Wales. (Applause.) The Assembly then voted for the election of a Moderator for 1910. This resulted in the Revs. Principal Prys, Aberystwyth, and J. E. Davies, London, having a majority of votes. A second ballot resulted in the election of Professor Prys. The Rev. Maurice Griffiths, Aberystwyth, was appointed secretary for next year, after a tie with Rev. John Morgan, Aberdare. It was unanimously decided to hold next year's Assembly at Neath. A letter was read from Mrs. Williams, Bala, stating that her husband, the Rev. Dr. Hugh Wil- liams, would be unable to represent the Assembly at Geneva next week in connection with the Calvin anniversary, owing to ill-health. The Assembly regretted Dr. Williams's illness, and the appoint- ment of another representative was referred to a special committee. The appointment of a statistical secretary in succession to the late Rev. Joseph Evans, Denbigh, was deferred. In the course of his address from the chair the retiring Moderator prefaced his remarks by advocating the incorporation of the General Assembly, with the view of making it the final authority of the denomination. Choosing as the subject of his address The Minister and his congregation," he said that the subject might be summed up in three words-care, work, and prayer. The happy result of the faithful render- ing of these relative duties of ministers and congregation would be their closer unity and their increasing inseparableness. The minister in each case would become more and more of a fixed star. case would become more and more of a fixed star. They had a few brilliant comets whose wander- ings through the heavens were admired, but they believed that it was the fixed stars which rendered the greater and more abiding service. The making of the ministry was due not so much to talent and learning as to the attitude of the congrega- tion by its faithful care and zealous activity with and for the minister. The Moderator-eleet (the Rev. Francis Jones, Abergele) was then installed in the chair, and a vote of thanks to the Rev. W. Evans was passed on the motion of the Rev. J. J. Roberts. Port- madoc, seconded by Dr. Cynddylan Jones, Cardiff. The proceedings concluded with the reception of a deputation from the Rhos Free Churches, led by the Rev. Robert Roberts, ex-chairman of the Welsh Congregational Union.

The Colwyn Bay Eisteddfod. The reign of the London Eisteddfod is no sooner over than the approach of the next re-union of Welsh literature and music is heralded by the issue of the programme of subjects for the Colwyn Bay Eisteddfod, which will be held in September of next year. It contains the intimation that the proclamation of that great event will take place on Tuesday, September 7th, of the present year, in accordance with the ancient rites, and under the superintendance of the Archdruid and the Gorsedd officials at Y Fanerig (the Flagstaff) where the permanent Gorsedd h been formed through the generosity of Mr. Walter Whitehead. The Eisteddfod Association oiler £ 60 for the best county geographies on the lines of the Cam- bridge County geographies," of Merionethshire, Montgomeryshire, and Brecknockshire, primarily for use in schools. For a libretto of an opera in Welsh and on a Welsh subject, f. io is offered, and £ 25 and the association medal (value £ 5) will be given for the best descriptive catalogue of the works of art in public and private collections in North Wales executed by Welshmen. The chair ode will be on The Summer," and the crown poem will be on "Ednyfed Fychan," the mouey prize for each being twenty guineas. Sir Herbert Roberts offers a prize of £50 for a history of Den- bighshire, and a prize of seven guineas is offered by Mr and Mrs Brodrick, of Cefn Coch, for a novel on the adventures of Maelgwyn Gwynedd. The prize for the chief choral competition is £ i$o, and for the second £ 40, and good prizes are the rule foi the musical competitions. There is to be an orchestral band competition, the prize being £ 25. Altogether the value of the prizes to be competed for at the eisteddfod is about £ 1,066.

Practical Experience. The testimonial which Sturmey-Archer Gears, limited, have received from M.r J. Miles, of Handsworth, Birmingham, pointedly expresses this gentleman's views, and probably also voices the opinion of a very large niumber of cyclists. Three years ago, Mr Miles had a Sturmey-Archer gear fitted to his bicycle, and now he writes in the following tenns:- The advantages I have derived from the device I can't express. More power and less ,pushing, more speed and less pedalling, and how any individual can have the assurance to get up and say that two are better than, three I cannot understand."

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Garden Fete at Gorphwysfa,. Old Colwyn. A DELIGHTFUL FUNCTION. The daintily arranged grounds of Gorphwysfa,. Old Colwyn, are now looking at their very best,, and yesterday (Wednesday) there was a bright and happy throng at the Sale of Work and Gar- den. Fete in aid of the LllaJnrelian, Church Organ Fund. The grounds, had been lent for the occa- siooi by Mrs. Melilor, and her kindness and that of the Misses Mellor, was much appreciated. There was a lack of sunshine to grace the oc- casion but there was no rain, and refreshing, breezes carried the fragrance of the June flawds across the grounds. The toilettes of the ladies were handsome and picturesque, and the schol- ars, arrayed in white, together with the Misses- Mellor and Misses Remy and Nash, were wait- ing to meet the Hon. Mary Hughes, of Khm«el, who had graciously consented to be present to perform, the opening ceremony. The grouping of the Children was pretty and effective. A farm produce stall was. arranged in the upper grounds, and presided over by Mrs. Wil- liams, Twnan Ucha, and Miss Borthwick, Plas Llewelyn. The sale of work stall was presided over by Mrs. Anderson, Llanelian, Miss Wilson, Liver- pool, and Mrs. Pownall Owen. Amongst those present besides the Hon. Mary Hiughes, were Lady Florentia Hughes, of Kin- mel, the Rev. W. Pownall Owen, Rector of Llanelian, the Rev. John, Griffiths, Vicar of Coillwym; Canon C. F. Roberts, Llanddulas, and the Rev D. Lewis, Llyisfaen Mrs Ciapriele, Mr. and Mrs. Sydney, Miss Raynes, Mr. and Mrs. Bates, Mrs. Wilding, Miss Rorrocks, Miss Barton,, Mrs. Jones, Twnan Uchaf; Mr. Jabez Jones, Mrs. Lloyd, Marine Hotel; Mrs. Jones,. L.landdlaniel; Mrs. Fraser, Manchester; Mrs. Sanderson, Colwyn; Mrs. Liddle, the Misses- Borthwick, Dr. and Mrs. Whittaker, Miss -George, the Misses Stephenson,, Mr. H. T. H. Anderson, Miss Davies, Glodldlaeth; Masses Owen, Bryn Dajnsd; Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Jones- Mortimer, Brynsteddfod, Gltan Conway; Mr. 'Hiumibley, Llanddulas; Mrs Hughes, Pentre Isa, Llanelian; Mrs. Jones, Teyrden Hall; Mrs. Roberts, Bryin 'Rodyn, &c. The Rev. Pownall Owen, expressed the pleasure he felt at seeing the Lady Florentia. and the Hon. Mary Hughes present. There was no good work done in the parish in connection with church or education but they could rely on having the help of these ladies. With regard to the object of the fete, he stated that about four or five years ago they had been able to. restore the old- Parish Church of Llanelian, but they were now without an efficient instrument there. The present harmonium in use had been there for at least 34 years, and it was now on the way to. putting in. its claim for an old age pension. (Laughter.) Through the kindiness of the Misses Melilor and her staff this fete had been organised. It was not the first time that they in Llanelian had known the kindness of the 0 family of Kinnnel. They had contributed a cheque of £ 25' towards the organ fund, and they were very gLad to welcome them to the fete. (Applause.) The Hon. Mary Hughes thanked Mr. Owen for his kind words, and said she felt more or less a stranger amongst them, notwithstanding the flattering remarks. She thought her sister, Mrs. Brodrick., would have been a more ap- propriate lady to have performed the ceremony; But there was an old French saying which said, If I am not the rose, I have lived beside her," and she honed they would regard her as the next best. The cause would help them so much, for in these times when the Church was threat- ened with. confiscation and robbery they could not do better than by improving her edifices, and improving her music to sang praises to God. She wished the cause every success. {Loud ap- plause.) Miss Frances Pownall Owen, daughter of the Rector off Llanelian, then presented the Hon. Mary Hughes with a delightful bouquet of flowers. Mr. Alexander Borthwick, in proposing a vote of thanks to the Hon.. Mary Hughes, said that they men from the hilltops were not blessed with the set phrase of speech, and could not express themselves in the graceful and, polished langu- age that they could down there. (Vicar of Old Colwyn Question.") But for all that they could be as deeply touched by an act of kind- ness, such as they were receiving that day, as those who by nature and culture were better en- dowed than they were. At all events, he was sure that the kind and graceful words that had just fallen from the lips of the Hon. MAry Hughes would find a warm respollise in the hearts of alii present. Her presence that after- noon was only another illustration of the dis- tinguished benefits all the members of the Kin- mell family had bestowed on the disti-i-,t-I)ene- fits which had won for them a pleasing popu- larity, not only in their own district, but throughout the whole of North Wales. The reason of holding the sale there instead of upon their native heath of Llanelian. he would ex- plain. They were familiar with the words of the Psalmist, when he said I to the hills will lift my eyes." Yes but the hills of Palestine were rich and fertile slopes covered with vine- yards and olive groves. The, Welsh hills did not yield very much except heather, gorse, and scanty herbage. So their Rector, like the wise and prudent man he was, looked wistfully dowm and beheld a good angel in the person of Mrs. Mellor, who cordially invited him to make use of her house and grounds, hence they fomnd themselves in those pleasant surroundings. They were not ambitious, nor were they grasping. They would be content with small results. They did not expect from their good friends of Old Colwyn anything like £ 200 or £ 300, but if the event that afternoon enriched them by £30 or £40 they would be content. If that was dione, neither the Rector or his churchwardens would be able to sleep for joy. He proposed a hearty and cordial vote of -thanJk;s to the Hon. M.ary Hughes, who, with Lady Florentia, had come to their help OIl this occasion. The vote was carried with acclamation. The Rev. Pownall Owen, proposed a hearty vote of thanks to Mrs. Mellor, the Misses Mel- lor, and staff, .and all the girls of the school, who- had been so. enthusiastic to. Mrs. Bates and Mrs. Wilding, al-so all who had come for- wards: with contributions. He had received a number of contributions from Nonconformists. The three denomination s. in Llanelian had each sent something. (Applause.) He was also pleased to see the Vicar of Colwyn present, whose heart was in the right place. (Applause.)' The proposition was carried unanimously. The Rev. W. Pownall Owen read letters he had received from the Hon. Mrs. L. A. Brodrick- and the Countess Dundonald regretting their in- ability to attend, and enclosing contributions. Orchestral concerts were given by the pupils, assisted! by others; a fairy operetta, and other entertainments, whilst there were games of ten- nis, the prizes for which were given by Mrs. MacNicolT, of Derwas. The event was a great siuccess.

It is not generally known that the late George Meredith had' a working knowledge of Welsh. Mir T. M. Rees, writing m the Daily Chronicle," gives the following extract from a. letter written to him by the great novelist: — It is now a long time since I puzzled through the Lament of Llywarch Hen, over his four and twenty sons killed by the Saxons, and chiefly for Pwll, his dearest. I read Welsh with more difficulty now, but I can just catch your meaning. It may be noted, b the way, that the common pronunciation of tli;niame-Meredith-is orron- eous. The accent should fall on the penultimate -sylle,ble. Printed and Published by R. E. Jones & Bros., at their Printing- Works, The Quay. Conway, and Published at their Central Libary, 8, Station Road, Colwyn Bay.

LLANRWST. PREACHERS.—The following will be the preachers for next Sunday — Parish Church Rector. Rev. Roberts. St. Mary's (Eng.): Rev. Roberst. Rector. Zion (C.M.): Rev. O. J. Owen, M.A., Rockferry. Scotland Street (C.M) Rev. E. Stephen, Ruthin. Horeb (W.): Mr. Rowlands, Colwyn Bay. St. James' (W.) (Eng.) Rev. A. F. Hubbard. Tabernacle (C.) Rev. Thomas Jones. Rev. Williams, Colwyn Bay. Penuel (B.): Rev. Owen Davies, Carnarvon. RATE COLLECTIONS.-At the meeting of the Board of Guardians on Tuesday, the com- mittee appointed to consider the basis of rate col- lections, recommended that the rate of payment be based on the assessable value, and not on the number of assessments. This recommendation was unanimously agreed to. SPORTS.—A meeting of the Sports Committee was held on Tuesday evening, Mr T. Latimer Jones presiding. Thr Secretary, announced having re- ceived various sums, including ios. 6d. from Mr. Sam Thompson, £ 2 from Mr Norton, and several other items. An important addition to the already interesting programme will be a cycle carnival, when prizes wfll be offered for the best decorated bicycle, and also for the best lady's fancy dress, and gentlemen's comic dress. DEATH.—We regret to announce the death of Henry Kershaw, son of Mr. and Mrs. Kershaw, 5, Tyddynteace, which occurred1 on Sunday morning in his 19th year. He had been in the employ of the London and North-Western Rail- way Company at Manchester, where he was ex- ceedingly popular amongst his fellow-workmen. He was a member of the Church Sunday School, which he attended regularly. Much sympathy is felt fo rthe parents and family in their be- reavement. The funeral took place on Wednes- day at St. Mary's Churchyard, and was private. The Rector, the Rev. John Morgan, officiated. Amongst the floral tributes was one from the teachers and Sunday School class. WESLEYAN SINGING FESTIVAL.—A meeting was held at Horeb on Saturday after- noon for the purpose of selecting the tunes for next year's Wesleyan Singing Festival, which is to be held at Horeb, Llanrwst. Mr. D. Pryce Davies, Penmachno, was selected to conduct, whilst Mr. R. R. Owen will be the organist. Altogether there are 21 tunes set down, three be- ing for the use of the children, and 18 for the admits. The Secretary is Mr. Morley Jones, Rook House, Llanrwst. ACCIDENT.—On Saturday afternoon, as Mr. David Jones, Bryn Hyfryd, was riding a young horse near the National School, he met a motor car. At this the horse became frightened, and turned around. In trying to avoid the horse the car dashed into the garden wall of Cae Person, knocking part of it down and doing slight damage to the car. By this time the horse dashed up the hill towards the turnpike, and the rein. broke. Jones then immediately jumped off and in. doing so fell and: was dragged some distance, when he was obliged to let go the in- furiated animal, which tore away up the road, and was stopped near the mineral water works. Jones received a nasty cut on his hand and a bruise on his head, from the effects of whicn he is now improving. THE AUTOMOBILE GALA.—The gala in connection wifh the North Wales Automobile Club is to be held at Gwydyr Park on Saturday, July the 17th, when prizes are offered for the best drivers, &c. Several very interesting events are put down for competition. RAY HARVEST.—Hay harvest operations have commenced in the district. Several fields are already cut. The crops are reported to be light, which is accounted for by the long spell of dry weather experienced. PERSONAL.—The Rev. D. C. Davies (Curate) has this week gone on his annual holi- day.—The Rev. W. O. Evans (Wesleyan), who has been to South Africa for the benefit of his health, is on a visit to the town., and it has given his many friends the greatest pleasure to find him recovered so well. CONGREGATIONALISM.—For some time there has been a desire on the part of the con- gregations of Ebenezer and Tabernacle Chapels to join hands. That desire has now become a realised fact. The congregation of Ebenezer will in future worship at the Tabernacle, and a Sunday School only will be held at Ebenezer. Mr William Davies, Towni Hill, has been ap- pointed, superintendent, and Mr W. Lloyd Jones secretary. MART SALE.—Messrs Blackwall, Hayes & Co., on Tuesday, conducted their monthly Mart sale at Cae'r Graig, when there was a large company present. There were over 400 sheep. Fat Welsh ewes madle up to; 20s. 3d. fat lambs (cross/bred), to 22s. 6d. and couples (ewes and lambs), to 26s. Fat calves realised up to £ 2 16s., and were in good demand. In-calf cows made up to £ 14 ios. heifers with calf at foot, making up to £IS. Pigs (suckers) sold from 20s. to 22s. 6d. ST. HELENS PIT DISASTER.—We regret to announce that Mr. J. L. Jones, one of the un- fortunate men who met their death at the above disaster, was a native of Llanrwst, being a son of Mrs. Jones, of 4, George-street, and brother to Mr. Richard Jones, the well-known goal- i keeper.

BETTWS-Y-COED. -kC,,CI DENTS. -On Wednesday of last week, whilst a little boy who was accompanying an excursion from Llandudno was climbing a tree in the neighbourhood of Miner's Bridge, he fell and sustained a slight injury. It was reported later that the unfortunate lad had died. It now transpires that the lad is alive and in the en- joyment of good health.-An accident befeL a Mr Richards, a visitor from Chester, who, whilst on a visit to the famous Fairy Glen, lost his footing and fell backwards a distance of thirty feet, sustaining a slight bruise on. the head. He was conveyed to the Gwydyr Hotel and medically attended, and was able to re- turn to Chester last evening (Wednesday). ADVERTISING BF.TTWS.—The Bettws-y- Coed Ratepayers' Association. have just issued a circular, which runs as follows:—"We beg to inform you that the L. & N.-W. Railway Company, who are extensively advertising North Wales this year, have made us a generous offer to display free of charge one thousand large col- oured pictorial posters of Bettws-y-Coed on their different stations throughout the country, if we can supply them with the posters. The benefit of this great advertisement should be of enor- mous value to the whole village by bringing in- creased numbers of visitors. In order to availl ourselves of this offer, which is an. opportunity not to be missed, we are appealing to the rate- payers to assist us in raising the sum of £ 35 which will be required to defray the cost of posters. We take this opportunity of informing you that we have already spent over £ 40 during the last two years in advertising and distribut- ing guilides of Bettws-y-Coed; and are at pre- sent daily advertising Bettws-y-Coed Îir1' the newspapers; all this has been done without making any direct appeal to the ratepayers, and we therefore hope to receive your generous sup- port for this scheme. Members of the Committee will call to receive the promise of your sup- port. Signed: B. Pullan (Chairman), Robert Parry (TTeatumr), and Thomas Parry (Secre- tary)."—The Association, have agreed to accept the offer.

CAPEL CURIG. PR.EACIITNG MEETING—On Tuesday evening and throughout Wednesday last week the annual preaching meetings in connection with Nant y Benglog Congregational Chapel were held. The special preachers were the Revs. W. Qynwydf Wdlliaims, Llanrwst, and J. R. Jones, Henryd. There were large congregations.

Llys Methdaliadol Ffestiniog. Ddydd Mawrth, o flaen y Cofrestrydd, Mr Thomas Jones, a'r Dirprwy-Dderbynydd Swydd- ogol, Mr Tobias. METlITAXT AMAKTHWYR. Daeth Llewelyn Roberts, Rhos Farm, Llan- rwst, ymilaen am ei arholiad cyhoeddus. Yr oedd cyfanswm ei ofyniion yn ^.785 i8s. Sc., a'i eiddio yn £ 404. IS. 9c., yn gadael diffyg o £ 331 is. 9c. Yr oedd y methdaliwr yn 27 mlwydd oed, ac wedi myned i'r Rhos yn Chwefror, 1906, gyda ohyfalaf o £170, a £99 o arian ei fam. Yr oedd ei frawd yn, y Rhos cyn iddo ef fyned yno. Nid oedd wedi cadw un math o lyfrau. Nid oedd ei gefnder wedi rhoddi arian fel y dywedodd- yn v Llys. Ruasai ef yn. gallu talu i bawb onibai i Williams gymeryd y cwrs yn ei erbyn. Ni feddai eiddo o gwbl, os na docuai rhvTwbeth o'r Llys, ac nid oedd wedi celu dim. Gohiriwyd yr arholiad, er cael edrych i mewm i rai pethau ym mhellach. Ymddanghosai Mr. Twigge Ellis diros y dyledwr, a Mr. R. O. Davies dros y prif cfynwr. Holwyd William Evans, Pant Du, Trefriw, 58 mlwydd oed, yr hwn- yr oedd cyfanswm ei ddy- ledion yn ^246 6s. oc., a'r diffyg i'w cyfarfocl £ 72 3s. IC. Priodoilai ei fethdaliad i'r ffaitb. iddo gael ei ddal yn gyfrifol, am ddyled mab iddo ynglyn a busnes glo. Gwrthwynebai Mr. R. O. Davies dros y prif ofynwr, Mr. Williams, masnachydid glo 0. HludcLersfield. Dywedai y djylediwr ei fod yn gaiilu talu i bawb cyn i'r busnes glo ddeohreu, ac wedi hy-nny yr aeth i fethu talu. Croesholwvd ef yn faith gan Mr. R. O. Davies. Ymddanghosai Mr. Arthur Lloyd Griffith dros y dyledwr. Gohiriwyd yr arholiad er cael cytfrif o'r modd y talwyd yr arian gafwyd am y stoc a werthwyd o Ionawr ym mlaen. ARIAN Y WEDDW. Holwyd Naomi Jones, Mona House, 28, Mainod-road, Bilaenau Ffestiniog, 66 oed, ac yn weddw. Yr oedd ei holil ddyledion. yn £56 is. ic., ar eiddo yn £ 9, yn ga.dael diffyg o £47 is. ic Dywedai i'w gwr gael ei ladd yn y chwarel, ac iddi gael iawn o £ 200 ar ei ol, ac yr oedd iddi hawl ar y ty. Yr oedd iddi nith yn byw gydla hi yr hon a briodiodd un William Robert Griffith, cigydd, yr hwn a ddechreuodd1 fusnes ar ei gyfrifoldeb ei hiunan, ac yr oedd hithau wedi rhoddi arian o bryd i bryd iddynt. Yr oedd hi wedi rhoddi croes ar bapur 1 un., o'r enw Owen Jones, gan yr hwn y prynodd Wm. Robert Griffith ddefaid, ond nis gwyddai beth oedd yn wneud. Ni wyddai hi ddim am y busnes. Yr oedd, wedii trosgliwyddo y ty i'r ferch Rhagfytr 3ydd. Nid oedd ganddi ddim i dalu i Owen Jones pan. gafodd v writ." Nis gwyddai ddim am y lladd-dy, ond nid William Robert Griffith oedd bia hivnnw. Collodd ei heiddo drwy eu rhoddi i Wm. Robert Griffith. Yr oedd rhai pethau yn perthyn i'w brawd. Cauwyd yr arholiad. Y fethdailyddes a ofynai a alliai fyned. Y Derbynydd Gellwch ar hyn o bryd, a rthoodwch gyngor i'r dyn yma (William Robert Griffith) dalu ei ddyliedion. METHIANT DEURODWYR. Holwyd Robert Jones, masnachydd deurocfau, Blaenau. Yr oedd ei ddyledion yn C'59 9s. 6c., a'r diffyg yn ^47 9s. 3c. Collodd drwy y busnes. Daeth i Ffestiniog bedair blynedd y nol. Cai- od darian gan ei wtaig. Nid oedd yn ffaith ei fod yn esgeuiluso ei fusnes gyda ddod. Y Derbynydd: A fuoch chwi yn yfed heddyw? Y Dyledwr: Niaddo, syr. Y Derbynrydd Nid ydlych mewn cyflwr i ateb felly, rhaid gohirio. Y Cofrestrydd Ewch adref am de, a deuwch yma eto. 'Holiwyd ef ymhellach, pryd y gwadai esgeu- 1UiSÜ ei fusnes. Cauwyd yr arholiad. iHolwyd Lewis John Davies, masnachydd deu- rodau, gynt o Paris House a Station-road, Llan. rwst. Yr oedd' ei ddyledion yn ^401 I S. 4c., a'r diffyg yn ^304 2s. oc. Bu mewn anhawster ariannol ar hyd yr amser. Cauwyd yr arholiad. ACHOSION GOHIRIEDIG. Derbyniwyd tystysgrif feddygoJ. yn hysbysu anallu- Peter Roberts, Cwm, Penmachno, i ddod ymlaen am ei arholtiad gohiriedig.—Y Derbyn- ydd a ddywediai fod W. S. Roberts, Tanygrisiau., a holwyd yn y llys blaenorol, wedi myned i'T America, ond wedi rhoddi pob hysbysrwydd gofynnol i'r Swyddog Derbyniol cyn myned. Holwyd ym mhellach William Pritchard Wil- liams, Poomachno. Yniddanghosai Mr. E. Davies Jones drosto, a gwrthwynebai Mr. R. O. Davies, ac mewn atebiad i'r oliaf dywedai y dy. ledwr mai o aohos chwarel y Bugail y daeth y trwbl hwn. Bu iddo ar ran y cwmni ofyn i a.mryw am fenthyg arian, Oilldi hyd y cofiai ni fu iddo bwyso dim ar John Richards i'w rhoddi. Fe ddywedai John Richards y gwir, ac os gailai alw i'w gof ef (y dyledwr) iddo bwyso, ni wadai na wnaeth. Nid oedd, wedi gofyn i neb ar wahan i gyfreithiwr weithrcdu gyda throsglwyddo'r eiddo. i'r meibion. Ni fu yn gofyn i Mr. Jones, Moss Hill, wneud hynny; hwyrach iddo son am wneud ei ewylilys. Mr. Davies: Mae Mr. Jones yn gyd-flaenor a chwi, onid ydyw? Y Dyledwr Nag ydyw, syr. Mae o yn uwch na blaenor; mae yn "Circuit Steward." (Chwerthin mawr.) Hyd y gallai gofio, yr oedd arian y defaid y dyivedodd o'r blaen iddo eu cael wrth fyned o Dyddyn Ucha', yn 62oo. Yr oedd Owen. Davies yn ei, ddiyleril o honynt, ond nid oedd y defaid yn yr arwerthian,t cyhoeddus. Nid oedd yn gwanhau dim. Yar oedd wedi rhoddi y cyirif. Catfodd fenthyg £120 gan ei fab Thomas Wil. liams. Mewn atebiad i Mr E. Davies-Jones, dywedlai na rcxModd gyfarwyddyd personol i Mr Davies i weuthredlu drosto yn y cyngaws ddygwyd i'w erbyn gan David H. Jones. Yr oedd y cyfar- wydldwyr yn cyd-sy-d: yn y mater. Wrth Mr Tobias: Aeth gyda diau eraill at Mr Davies. Yr oedd dan yr argraff fod Mr Davies yn actio dros y Brane. Mr R. O. Davies a brotestiai yn erbyn y cwestiwn hwn. Mr Tobias Nid wyf ond yn ei ofyn. A gaw- soch chiwi liythyr oddi wrth Mr Davies yn hys- bysu fod y cyngaws hwnnw wedi ei setlo? Y Dyledwr Do y mae gennych chwi. Mr Davies: Allan a'r liythyr, ac nid gofyn cwestiynau arno. A gaf weled y liythyr? Mr Tobias: Cewch. Mr Davies: Yn awr, fe roddaf bwvslais ar frawddeg na wnaeth y derbynydd, sef i chwi gael cenadwri cyn y liythyr hwn i ddweyd sut yr oedd y mater yn sefyll. Y Dyledwr: Nid wyf yn cofio. Mr Davies A wyddoch chwi beth yw cena- dwri? Y Dyledwr: Gwn, yn eithaf da; ond nis gwn at beth yr ydych yn cyfeirio. Mr Davies: 0, na wyddloch, mi wn. Y Cofrestrydd a sylwai nad oedd yn rheolaidd Mr Davies fyned ar ol y cwestiwn yn y dull y gwnai. Mr Davies: Gotfynwyd y cwestiwn gan Mr Davies-Jones, ac aeth Mr Tobias ar ei ol, ac oni chaniateir i minnau ei egluro i fyny? Y Cofrestxydd.: Dylasach wrthwynebu i'r cwestiynau gael eu gofyn. Mr Davies Nid fy lie i oedd gwrthwynebu,. Ond os gohirir yr arholiad, boddlon wyf i'w adael yn awr. Mr Davies- Jones: Methaf a gweled i ba amcan y gohirir ef eto. Y Derbynydd Swyddogol a ofynai am iddo gael ei gau. .Mr Davies: Yr wyf yn protestio yn y modd cryfiaf yn erbyn pefh fel hyn. Mae yn fater sydid yn; ym wneud a mi yn bersond. Y Cofrestrydd Methaf a gweled hynny. Mr Davies: Wel, yr ydwyf yn protestio. Cauwyd yr arholiad. » ■■mm 11——- I believe that in London there is enough money for all needs if it is properly adminis- tered.—Earl of Ancaster, at Denison Houre. ¡

Llanrwst Board of Guardians. The monthly meeting of the Board of Guard- ians was held on Tuesday, Mr John Roberts, J.P., Pentrevoelas, presiding. Others present were Mr D. G. Jones (V,iceCihairman), Revs. John Gower, J. Ll. Richards. H. Rawson Willf- liams, and Hjemry Jones, Messrs Isaac Hughes, John Hughes, O. Lloyd Jones, John Berry, John Williams, W. G. Jones, John Davies (Bryniog), J. Lloyd Morris, David Lewis, David Owen, William Williams, Owen Evans, Edward Edwards, T. T. Roberts, Robert Williams, John Davies, Hugh Roberts, and David Jones; with the Clerk (Mr R. R. Owen), the Relieving Offi- cers (.Messrs O. Evans Jones and T. C. Roberts), and the Master (Mr Edward Hughes). OUT-DOOR RELIEF. The Clerk reported that the amount of ;6168 9s. i id. had been paid in out-door relief atrr- ing the past month. The number of paupers re- lieved was 278, being a decrease of 40, and a decrease in the amount paid by £ ij 3s., as com- pared with the correspolDJding period last year. THE HOUSE. The Master reported that there were 23 in, the 'House, as compared with 19 for the same period last year, being an. increase of four. THE UNEMPLOYED. The Relieving Officer reported that he had not seen so' many out of work for many years. During the last month he had been called upon to. relieve several young married people, who were out of work. THE MATRON. lit was unanimously resolved to. allow the Matron the usual holiday of a fortnight. VAGRANTS. The Master reported that 93 vagrants had been relieved during the month, as compared with 86 for the same period last year. THE ANNUAL OUTING. The Master asked, permission to allow the in- mates the annual trip, it being the custom to allow them to go with the Sunday Schools. The request was granted. THE MATRON'S SALARY. The application of the Matron for an increase in her salary was adjourned to the next meeting. Mr Rawson Williams gave notice that he would move a resolution to the effect that an increase be granted. TENDERS FOR BOILER. Four tenders were opened for the erection of a boiler, viz., Mr Jeremiah Jones, ^53; Mr Hugh Hughes, 642, Mr John Roberts, Trefriw, £ 33 1 Ss. 6d'. Maf.srs William Owen and Edward Williams, Trefriw, £32 ISIS. The lowest tender was unanimously accepted.

Holyhead as a Port of Departure. DISCUSSION IN PARLIAMENT. In the House of CamaTIons yesterday (Wednes- day)) afternoon, Mr Sydney Buxton, in reply to Mr Augustine Roche (Cork, N), said he under- ,stood that the White Star steamer Cedric" r-aiied and lianded mails both at Queenstown and Holyhead on her last homeward voyage. This action was taken without previous arrangements with the British Post Office, which had no con- trol over steamships bringing mails to this country from the Unitedi States. The question of the maintenance of this arrangement is one between, the United States Post Office ano the Steamship Company. Captain Donelan (East Cork, N) asked whether the new departure entailed any altera- tion in the present arrangement for the trans- mission of the mails via Queenstown. Mr Buxton, said he had no control over the outward mails from Great Britain. The White Star Line called at Queenstown on the outer voyage. As a matter of fact, in the present case the Cedric did call at Queenstown on her way back, although she touched at Holyhead as well. Captain Donelan asked whether carrying Com- panies were at liberty to land mails, &c., at any port they liked without consultation with him. Mr Buxton I think that is so in the case of homeward mails. • They are under a contract not with the British Government, but with the Government of the United States, and I take it they had the assent of the United States Gov. ernment. Captain Donelan Is the right hon. gentleman compelled to make arrangements for receiving the mails at any port at which the steamship likes to land them? Mr Buxton Yes, I think so; but it is a mat- ter for the Railway Company than for the Post Office. Mr W. R. Rea (Scarborough, L) asked whether in the event of this arrangement proving satis- factory the right hon. gentleman would consider the desirability of adonting Holyhead as the port of departure for oubard mails? (Loud Nationalist cries of Oh and Shipping rings.")

Colwyn Bay Excelsior Swimming Club. The eighth annutal general meeting of the Col- wyn Bay Excelsior Amateur Swimming Club was held last night (Wednesday), at the Club's Pavilion, on the West Promenade. The pro- ceedings commenced shortly before 9 p.m. Mr. William Schofield was voted, to the chair. Mr. E. H. Pyart, the oon. s-ec. pro tem, pre- sented the following report:—"The Committee again wish to. tharuk you for your support of such a worthy object as the Excelsior Swimming Club is trying to. uphold and sustain. The win- ter of 1908 has been a record one for the num- ber of lady bathers who have used the Club right up to the present time. The Coaiwmttee believe the swimming members of the Excelsior Swimming Club are doing more towards the ad- vertisement of the mildness of the winter climate of Colwyn Bay than all the other institutions of the town combined. They are sorry to have to report that the Club, through having built a ladies' dressing pavilion and having fitted fresh water shower baths in the gentlemen's dressing pavilion, is in debt, but they expect by special effort to soon wipe that out." The balance-sheet was presented, showing the expenditure to be £78 15s. 8d., and the receipts to be £ 26 5s. gd., there being a debt of £$2 gs. rid., £35 of which was a loan from the bank for the purpose of building a ladies' pa- vilion. The accounts were audited by Messrs. A. H. Summers and F. Bullev. Mr. G. Brooke proposed and Mr. H. Schofield seconded the adoption of the report, which was carried. It was proposed to have a new lock on the parvilion, and have keys lent to. each bather at a cost of OOi. each. .Mr. Brooke replied to a question asked re- garding the diving stage, that it would be early enough to have that a little later on when the members turned up to bathe. It was decided that Messrs. S. Bond & Sons be instructed to erect the diving stage when it was required. Messrs. G. Brooke, Fred Bond, and H. Scho- field, together with the Secretary, were ekx. a sub-committee to. deal with the above matters. Respecting the loan of c50 that had been made to the club, it was decided to grant secur- ity for that amount. The £ 35 loan from the bank and other .small debts had been liquidated by the loan. OFFICERS. Ml". E. H. Pyart was elected Secretary and Mr. R. Hughes-Jones re-elected Treasurer, and the following formed the Coriirnittee:-Metrs. G. Brooke, H. Schofield, F. Bond, W. Hibbins, D. Llewelyn Davies, A. Hulme, with power to add to the number. LADIES' SUBSCRIPTIONS. Miss Dore, Osfeorne House, Bay View-road, was elected collector of the subscriptions from the ladies; and the Secretary, JCyrle House (above Marfell's) for the gentlemen's subscrip- tions, and Mr. G. Brooke, Hope Cottage, Groes- road, Mr. H. Schofield, Avondale, Rhiw Bank- road, and Mr. J. Beamer, greengrocer, Abergele- road. 8IIIC

TREFRIW. .FISHING.-Some good fishing has been ob- tained at Crafnant during the week. The best rln catch was that of Mr Brown, who secured fifteen beautiful trouts. Smaller catches have been made, and altogether Crafnant is yielding good sport. iTENNIS.—The tennis and croquet ground are being attended -to, and the proprietor is sparing no effort to get them to their usual high standard. During the next few months they will no doubt be the centre of attraction for visitors as well as local lovers of the games. ORGAN RECITAL.—The congregation at Ebenezer are busy making arrangements for their annual organ recital, which will be given, by Mr Harry Evans. They will have as vocal- ist Madame Gumter Williams, the lady whom ist Madame Gumter Williams, the lady whom Dr. McNaught spoke so highly of at the Lon- don Eisteddfod, last week, when, she was awarded first prize for the soprano solo. It is likely that the other vocalist will be Mr Tom Jones, R.A.iM., formerly of Penmaenmawr, who has- made great strides im, the musicalt world since his last appearance at Trefriw.

GYFFIIM. SOAR WESLEYAN CHAPEL.—Services for next Sund.ay ;-10 a.m. and 6 p.m., Mr. Thomas Davies, Llandudno.

Has it ever struck you what a number 0- terms belonging to cui sin e are applied to man under different circumstances? Sometimes he is basted he boils with rage," is baked with heat, and burns" with love or jealousy. IHe is often cut up," "devoured" with a flame, and done brown.'1' We" dress" his jacket for him sometimes he is eaten up" with care, and occasionally he is "fried." We • "cook" his 'goose" for him, and often he makes a "goose" of himself. We make a ¡ hash of him, and sometimes he makes a hash of something else. He gets into hot water," and sometimes into a mess is made into "mincemeat," and is often in a "pickle." We are often, asked to toast him, and he is frequently put into, a "stew," or is in a "stew," no one knows why. A .soft is half-baked," and one severely handled is well "peppered." A cheeky young imp is a saucebox," and a rich father is made to fork out.