The North Wales Weekly News

BETTWS-Y-COED. WEATHER OBSERVATIONS AT BETTWS-Y-COED. For the week ending Saturday, Oct. 2nd, 1909. Mean Maximum (in shade) 59'2 Mean Minimum (in shade) 48'4 Highest in shade 61 Lowest in shade 4° Maximum in the sun m Lowest on the grass 39 Bright sunshine 9'2 hours. Mean amonnt of cloud 7° Per cent DR. HUGH WATSON Fox, Observer. ANGLING.—Mr Jay, Ty'nycoed, on Friday, landed two salmons from the: Lledr River weigh- ing 7lbs. and 9lbs. respectively. DISTINGUISHED VISITOR.-Major-Gen- eral McKinlock is staying at Coedcynarddail. A NOTED CHARACTER.—John Foulkes, a well-known local character, who sustained in- juries to his head last week by falling down from a toft in the village, died at the Llanrwst Union Infirmary on' Monday afternoon. TOWN IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION.— Mr B. H. Pullan presided at a meeting of this Association on Friday evening at the Girls' School, when the delegate who attended the Conference held on the previous Tuesday at Col- wyn Bay, relative to advertising Nlorth Wales, submitted a report of the proceedings.

TALYBONT. READING ROOM.—The half yearly meeting of the committee was held at the Reading Room on Friday, the following members being pre- sent: Rev. W. E. Williams, Bryn Aweli (in the chair); Mr Edward A. Evans, Ty'nddol; Mr David Hughes, Blaenddol, and Mr W. Hughes, the Secretary. The Secretary presented his re- port, which showed that ,the members at present number fifty-seven, twenty-four being honorary members. The average monthly attendance was 434, making a daily average of 17. The largest number to attend in a week was 121, the small- est 91. The largest and smallest daily attend- ance was thirty and ten respectively. During y P, the half year the following books were received Miss Brazil, Ffynnonbedr, thirty volumes Mr H. Davies, Council School, ten volumes; Miss Roberts, Menai Bridge, five volumes; Mr Jtonathan Hughes (Tanyffordd), Mr R. E. Tones (Tyddynfelyn), and Mr W. Hughes (Blaenddol), each one volume. The following periodicals were also presented —" Illustrated Loimdlon. News" and The Bystander," Rev. R. Wil- liams, B.A., Llanbedr Rectory; "Elurgrawn" and" Winllan," Mr Get-bin Jones, Bodgethin Cyfaill Eglwysig," Rev. R. Williams, B.A. H Trysorfa'r Planlt," Mrs Hughes, Blaenddol; Sunday 'Companion," Mrs Roberts, Glyndwr. One hundred and twenty books were taken out during the half year. The Treasurer's lepo-rt showed that the finances were in a satisfactory condition, and it was decided to carry out a few minor repairs. The committee will shortly meet again to make arrangements for the annual entertainment in aid of the funds.

LLANBEDR. FAIR.—The annual fair was held on Monday. In the early morning the rain came down in tor- rents, but soon it cleared up, and a beautiful day was enjoyed The number of animals was considerably larger than last year, and a good deal of business was done. The prices for sheep was rather low, but the ponies were dearer than they have been for many years.

PENMAENMAWR. f DEATH OF AN OLD RESIDENT.—It was with feelings of the deepest regret that the resi- dents learnt on Sunday the sad tidings of the death of Mr. John Jones, father of Councillor R. D. Jones, Glasgow House, who passed peace- fully away after a brief illness of a week's dura- tion. Mr. Jones, who- had reached the advanced age of 90 years, was one of the oldest inhabitants of the town. A native of St. Asaph district, he came to Penmaenmawr when the town was in its infancy, and set up in business here in the year 1S44, after having spent a few years work- in°- here previously. He was a; zealous Welsh Congregationalist and a faithful member of the Moriah Church. He also took a great interest in local affairs, and at one time he served upon the old Local Board, before the present Urban Council came into existence. Up to the week previous to his death he had enjoyed wonder- fully good health. He leaves two daughters and one son, with whom the sincerest sympthy is felt locally. The interment took place day (Wednesday), at the Dwygyfylcm Church Cemetery. HOLIDAYS.—The Wednesday half holidays commenced here yesterday (Wednesday), when most of the local business establishments were closed for the half day, and will continue throughout the winter. The harvest thanks- giving festivals have been fixed for Wednesday next, and the day is to be regarded as the town s annual general holiday. ACCIDENT.—A slight accident befel Mr. John Hilton, gardener to Colonel C. H. Darbi- shire, on Wednesday morning. He was cycling to his work, and when turning the corner near Trwyn Wylfa he accidentally collided with an- other cyclist, Mr. Evan Evans, who was also proceeding to his daily occupation. Mr. Evans escaped with nothing more than a shock, but Mr. Hilton was less fortunate, and sustained several bruises. He was conveyed home in a cab and medically attended. THE BIBLE SOCIETY.—The Penmaenmawr Auxiliary Bible Society have issued their annua. balance-sheet, and this year it is satisfactory to be able to note that there is a considerable in- crease in the subscriptions over last year. They have been able to transfer to the funds of the parent Society a clear balance of £ 24 19s. atte- paying the expenses for the year, which amounted to £2 IOS. P S A.—Mr. Brindling, of Bangor, nresided over a well-attended meeting of the P.S.A. heia at the Moriah Chapel on Sunday afternoon Mrs. Clarke and .Miss Phyllis Clarke rendered solos, and Mr. John Owen (" Seiriol ) and Miss A. L. Phillips gave recitations, whilst Miss M McClement presided at the piano with her usual ability. THE LATE VICAR.—A movement is on foot to raise a memorial to the late Vicar of the parish, Rev. Canon Jones, and we feel assured that the movement will meet with whole. hearted support in the town, wdiere the deceased gentleman was beloved by all. INDISPOSED.—The Rev. W. T. Jones, Gor- phwysfa, has for some time been seriously in- disposed, and confined to his bed.—Mrs Guest, Sefton, has also been suffering from indisposi- tion.

PENMACHNO. EDUCATIONAL—At Thursday's meeting of the County Education Authority, it was resolved that the Secretary be authorised to request Messrs. Chisholm and Fletcher, of Llanrwst, to replace trees phi,h had failed in front of the Penmachno Council School, by planting new ones in accordance with their undertaking. A letter received from the head master of the Cwm fPenmachno) school wit'1 r -gari to pveicrowding was referred to the managers. The correspond- ence received from the Rev. B. Jones, Pen nach. no, with reference to-the school enquiry recently conducted, was referred tOo the North Carnarvon Enquiry Committee. SALEM LITERARY SOCIETY.—The Salem (C.M.) literary society committee for the pre- sent season met for the first time on Saturday evening, when it was decided to hold the first meeting on October 29th. CYCLING ACCIDENTS.—On Friday even- ing, as Miss 'Harriet Hughes, Blaenycwm, was Z, proceeding towards the village of Penmachno on her bicycle, the brakes failed to act, and she was thrown violently to the ground in the Square, and received a severe wound to her head. She was medically attended by Dr. W. M. Williams, M.B.—Mr D. J. Jones, Carrog, had an accident with a bicycle on Penybont-hill on Saturday morning. PARISH COUNCIL.-A special meeting was held on Tuesday evening to let the lighting con- tract for the year. The tender of Mr D. Tryce Davies, Post Office, was accepted. SCHOLASTIC.—Miss Miriam Davies, Fron: deg, has tendered in her resignation as a supple- mentary teacher at the Council School.—Miss C. Olwen Jones has been transferred as a sup- plementany teacher from the Penmachno Coun- oil School to the Cwm Penmachno N.P. School. —Miss J. A. Jones, Bangor, commenced on her duties as headmistress of the Penmachno N.P. School on Monday last.

TREFRIW. LIBRARY.—The following have been elected to represent the two Nonconformist churches on the Public Library Committee:—Ebenezer (C.), Mr Chambers, Glan'rafon Cafe; Rev. H. Jones, Messrs Owen Jones, Council School; R. Jones, Victoria-terrace; John Evans, Tanfelin, and D. J. Pierce, Tanycelyn. Peniel (C.M.), Rev. Evan Davies, Messrs D. Davies, Llys; R. Evans, Crafnrarut House; D. Jones, Gwydyr Stores H. P. Evans, Bee Hive; R. Roberts, Bron Derw; and Pierce Evans. OBITUARY.—The death took place on Tues- day of Mrs. Oliver, Tabernacle-terrace, beth. esda, at her daughter's residence, Rose Hill, Trefriw, at the advanced aged of 82. The de- ceased lady, who was a native of Llanllechid, was the mother of Mrs. Kinna, and was en a visit to her daughter when she was taken ill The interment (private) will take place on Tues- day at Llanllechid, leaving Trefriw at 9 a.m. BIBLE SOCIETY.—The Rev. D. Charles Ed- wards, deputation from the parent Society, de- livered an address at Ebenezer Chapel last night (Wednesday Y on the British and Foreign Llible Society. The Rev. Evan Davies presided. DEPARTURE.—At the Peniel C.M. Chapel, on Sunday evening, references were made to the departure from the district of the Rev. O. H. Davies, B.A., to take up his appointment as Das- tor of Brynceiriau, Carnarvonshire. The follow- ing geratlemein spoke:—Messrs. Moses W. Ro. berts, R. T. Ellis, R. E. Thomas, and R. H. Williams. The Re.y. Evan Davies asknowledged the kind sentiments expressed on behalf of his son, and subsequently delivered his address on the late Dr. Edwards.

GLAN CONWAY. HARVEST FESTIVAL.—The thanksgiving services for the harvest will be held on Tuesday next, at seven o'clock, in. the Parish Church of St. Ffraid, and continued on Wednesday, at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m., when the preachers will be the Rev. J. LI. Richards, Dolwyddelen, and the Rev. W. Hughes, Llanuwchllyn. The collec- tions will be in aid of Home and Foreign Mis- sions. LOCAL GOVERNMENT BOARD IN- QUIRY.—An enquiry was held on Tuesday con- cerning an application by the Conway Rural District Council for powers to borrow [250 for the purposes of carrying a water supply to Graig. Mr E. A. Sandford Fawcett was the Inspector of the Local Government Board. There was a small attendance of the public. BOWLING HANDICAP.—The following have qualified for the next round at the bowling handicap at the Conway Vale Hotel:—P. Lang- don, S. Knowles, C. Hitchings, J. Ramsden, T. G. Graham, J. Hitchings, and R. Jones. C. Hitchings, Glan Conway, had a walk-over, as did also, J. Lloyd.

Conway Wounding Case. THE MAGISTERIAL INQUIRY. At a special Police Court held at Conway yes- terday (Wednesday) morning, before Dr. Dalton and Mr J. Adey Wells, John Williams, a young farmer residing with his parents at Liechan Ucha', near Conway, appeared on remand charged with unlawfully and maliciously wounding Thomas Jones, also a farmer living at Hafotty, which is in the same neighbourhood. Owing to the serious condition of the man Jones, the defendant was remanded on several occasions. Mr James Marks appeared to prosecute, and the defendant was represented by Mr Thornton Jones, Bangor. Mr James Marks, who appeared for the pro- secution, outlined the facts of the case. He said that the complainant was a farmer living at 'Hafotty with his brother and sister. About 5.30 on Saturday evening, the 5th June, com- plainant was driving sheep up the mountain, and when he was near Cefn Llechan he met the de- fendant with another man named Owen Owens The latter asked complainant how he was, and he replied that he was only middling, and added that John Williams, the defendant, was driving the sheep down, the mouinitain continually. To this Williams replied No, I am not," and at the same time jumped up and took hold of com- plainant's scarf which he was wearing around his neck, and twisted it, causing1 the complain- ant very much discomfort. The men scuffled to- gether for some time, and Jones was knocked tn the ground, Williams falling on top of him. He still had hold of the neck scarf, and very nearly choked him. The complainant's men servants, who were near at hand, came up, and they turned Williams over, so that complainant was uppermost. Defendant struck complainant vio- lently on the face and drew blood, some of it running on to defendant's face. By this time, the complainant was nearly choked and wit- nesses would say that to prevent Jones being strangled, the neckerchief was cut from around his neck with shears. Ait this juncture, the de- fendant called out that he had had enough of it, and the men got up from the ground. When up, unfortunately, Williams, with his stick, aimed at complainant, and struck him on the head with a stick. Defendant also kicked Jones, and as a result of another blow, he was felled to the ground, and bleeding very much, he was taken to the 'house, where they attempted to staunch the blood. He was afterwards taken to Conway, and attended by Dr. Williams. On the return journey from Conway complainant be- came unconscious, and he laid in bed for some months, and was still in an extremely weak state. The complainant had lived on the farm all his life, and his parents had occupied it be- fore him, and there had never been a quarrel with the neighbours. 'However, there was some misunderstanding or misapprehension on the part of Williams, who was a comparatively new- comer in the district, as to the customs on that part of the mountain. The evidence of Dr. J. R. Williams went to show that Jones had three wounds on the head, one about an inch above the ear, an inch long, with a jagged edge, and two others, about two and a half inches above the ear, also with jagged edges. He had also a bruised eye. On the Sunday a messenger came for medicine, and saying that Thomas Jones could not stand, and had severe pains in his "head. On the Monday, Dr. Williams went up, and fouad that there was loss of power and loss of sensation on the right side. His speech was also impaired, and his memory defective. The left side of the face was paralysed, and he was in a oomotose state indicating serious brain mis- chief. In the evening, Dr. frichard and Dr. Williams went to see the complainant for con- sultation, and Jones remained in this state for several diays. He varied a little in his condi- tion up to the 20th June, when he was extremely bad again, and the doctors were called up. After that he improved slowly until the first day or two in July. Another complication arose, with inflammation of the blood vessel in the left leg and the swelling of the limb. In nine or ten days, the other limb showed similar siafns of becoming swollen, but since then he had, for- tunately for the defendant, improved very much. It was not 'necessary for him (Mr Marks) to point out the gravity of the charge. The com- plainant was a man of 52 years of age, and "t was impossible to say the ultimate effect of such an attack. Thomas Jones, the prosecutor, who, appeared in a weak state, was provided with a seat. He corroborated the advocate's opening statement, and added that he struck the defendant two or three blows on the face. He asked Williams whether he would give in, and he replied that he would, and witness then allowed him to get up As soon as he got up, defendant tried to kick him, and then procured his stick and in- jured him so severely that he did not know whether he would ever come right. There had been some, trouble between the defendant and the other farmers, because he was disturbing everybody's sheep on the moun- tain. The whole of the mountain would not be large enough for half a dozen if everybody was like the defendant. Cross-examined, the prosecutor said he was not going to allow his sheep to starve. He was throttled by the defendant a week previous, but he had no witnesses on that occasion. He de- nied taking the law into his awn hands and at- tacking the defendant. He admitted having a stick, and also the two men servants were with him. He denied going in front of the defend- ant while he was sitting down with his friends, and becoming violent and abusive. He dil not say a word to Williams, neither did he provoke him in any way, but whatever he did say ap- peared to vex him. He denied that his men serv- ants used their fists to John. Williams when he was on the ground, neither did he (prosecutor; attempt to strike him with a stick across the fac? It was not true that he told a man named John Owen, on the night of the affray that he him- self started the row. The farmers had a griev- ance against Williams because he purposely re- moved their sheep from the mountain. A man servant in the employ of the complain- ant, named Robert Williams, said he was ac- companying his master driving sheep up the mountain on the Saturday afternoon in questron They met the defendant and two others fitting on a stone on the mountain. A man named Owens asked complainant how he was, and he replied that he was only middling, adding that defendant was interfering with his sheep. Wil- liams denied this, and jumped to Thomas Jones' neckerchief A struggle ensued, and the latter was thrown to the ground, with Williams on top of him Witness attempted to turn John Williams ater but failed, and Robert Thomas Roberts, Bryniau, came up, and he was success- ful in his attempt to get Williams off Jones. Roberts tried to. get his finger under the necker- chief, and he called witness to cut it with the shears, which he did. There was a little blood on Thomas Jones' face. He corroborated th.) evidence of the complainant, with regard to the assault, stating that Jones was struck three times with the stick by the defendant. His face was covered) with blood, and he fell to the ground. Complainant; was raised up, and Ro- berts, who got him up, called for a handker- chief to cover his head. At this time the de- fendant attempted to kick complainant. Cross-examined, the witness admitted that John Williams several times asked to be allowed to get up, and during the time that he was on the ground considerable violence was shown to- wards him. Both men looked around for their caps and sticks. He did not see Jones attempt- ing to strike Williams across the face with a stick. He was certai-i that both parties had sticks in their hands. He admitted that it was a fair battle between, the parties. Robert Thomas Roberts, a nephew of the com. plainant employed at Hafotty Farm at the time of the alleged assault, said that when his uncle and his servant were returning from the mountain he (witness) was some distance away, and the next thing he saw was the two men, Jones and Williams, on the ground. He cor- roborated the evidence of the previous witness. Cross-examined, the witness said he could not swear whether Thomas Jones had a stick when Williams was using his stick upon him. Com- plain.ant was begging and praying to be allowed to get up, and that was done while the necker- chief was being cut with the shears. He ad- mitted that Thomas Jones struck Williams with his fist on one occasion. Mr. Thornton Jones: It was a rough and j tumble between them, Jones and Williams being uppermost in turns? Witness No, it was me wlho turned Wil- liams over in order to cut the neckerchief. Mr. Thornton Jones It was not quite a kid glove affair. (Laughter.) Continuing, the witness said that the blood that was on Williams was that which ran from Jones's head. As soon as the men got up both looked for their caps and sticks. Mr. Thorniton Jones: Did you see anything unfair or wrong in the conduct of either of these men? t, Witness Only the using of the stick. Dr. J. R. Williams, Conway, gave evidence bearing out the statement of the advocate for the proseoution. Jones was still in a weak state,, the power not having yet returned to the right hand. He had heard the evidence in court that day, and the injuries were consistent with what had taken place on the mountain side. Cross-examined, witness said the paralysis and serious brain mischief would not have occurred but for the applied violence. Sergeant Evans said he arrested Williams on a warrant which he read over to him. He nsked whether it was necessary for him to say any- thing, and witness replied in the negative. Wit- ness asked for the stick which he had used on Jones, and Wilh'tms fetched it. Replying to Mr. Thornton Jones, the witness said that as far as he knew the defendant bore a good character. This closed the case for the prosecution. For the defence, Mr. Thornton Jones said that the unfortunate part of the case was that it de. stroyed one's illusion of pastoral life and happi- ness of shepherds. Apparenty there was on the part of the prosecutor and some of his friends a strong feeling that the defendant was doing not quite what he ought with reference to sheep graz- ing on the mountain. All the facts adduced that day went to show that the defendant was m no sense the aggressor, the truth being that the prosecutor was annoyed at the presence of the defendant amongst his own sheep on the-moun- tain side. The prosecutor began by blackguard- ing the defendant to the man Owen Owen:—a most offensive thing. The defendant stood a good deal Off it, and with all due deference to Dr. Williams's opinion, he (Mr. Thornton Jones) ventured to suggest that the sumptoms which occurred were mostly due to the prosecutor's ungovernable temper. He should like to. ask whether they had ever yet found a case of that sort launched where there were two independent witnesses available and where these men had not been called. All the evidence they had was of a malignant man deterred, by his fellows from taking proceedings for an alleged refraction of common right5, and his two men-servants, one of whom stated frankly that it was nothing man than a fair fight. Surely, a man who took the law into his own hands could not come to that court to complain If there had been anything lurking in the minds of either of the men it must have been in the mind of the prosecutor. Was there any earthly chance on the evidence advanced of the man being found guilty by a jury? It was a serious charge, and required considerable substantiation. The very incident of the shears showed it to be ludicrous. The prosecutor must have been as still as if he w-as being shaved if a weapon like a pair of shears was used with impunity close to his throat The prosecutor stated he had no -stick when he was struck, but his own witness contradicted him. If there was a case for the jury, he wished to know whether there was any justification for saying that this was a malicious wounding. He thought it was nothing but an unseemly squab- ble which was not to the credit of either party. The magistrates decided to hear the evidence. Mr. Thorntoi, Jones here explained that he had endeavoured to treat the prosecutor with as great fairness as possible owing to his state. There weie several points which he would have pressed home, but he did not wish to excite. him in the least degree. If the matter went for trial, matters would then assume a different view, as his client was fighting for his liberty. He would reserve his defence and call the evidence. The defendant, who said his age was 31 years, gave his version of the affair. Whilst talking to a man named Owen. Owen the prosecutor came up to them and said that witness was disturbing his sheep. He was not in a jery good temper at the time, and continued his accusations, when wi t' ess got UP anc caught hold of his necker- ckief and put him down on the ground. Witness squeezed him a bit. The prosecutor's man- servants turned witness over, and Thomas lones commenced to beat him. He could not say thaA he asked them to allow him to get up from the ground, but he did so. While on his teet he tried to strike Jones wilh his fist. He (the de- fendant) picked up his stick, but he did not mean to go home on that., because he wanted to stay on the mountain as he usually did. Thos. Jones also got his stick and attempted to strike witness with it, with tha result that he (de "nd- c.nt) i-etaliated. 1 be nephew of the pioie-mtor who was on the scene, said That's enough," and afterwards Jones went away, one of the men having put his coat over his head. Cross-examined, he said that he struck Thos. Jones on the head with the stick on one occa- sion only, and also on his arm. He (witness) was also struck with, a stick across his 1 ead. Prosecutor did nothing but say that he (wit- ness) was driving his sheep down the mountain, and that was the reason he caught hold of him by the neck. Dr. Dalton Which side of your head were you struck by Thomas Jones? Witness I was not struck by Thomas Jones with a stick He attempted to do -so. It wa- Robert Williams who struck me with the stick. Owen Owens, Halfway, a 'abourer, said he accompanied ti-t.- defendant on the mountain side on the Saturday evening in question. On re- turning from Llechen- Ucha he met Richard Thomas Robert^ anc. they sat together talking Shortly afterwards the defendant came up and sat alongside of them, joining ;n the conversa- tion, and then prosecutor appeared, and in re- ply to Ms question as to his he,alth,,Jones said he was only middling, and added that someone was drn insr his sheep down the moun- tain. Pointing to him, he said, It's this -nan." Jones then went in front of Williams, and hn ^vitness's) dog and that belonging to John Wil- liams began to fight, and whilst he (witness) was separating them, he noticed John Williams had got hold of Jones's neckerchief. Witness then walked away, but before getting out of sight he turned round and saw Thomas Jones and his men on top of Williams on the ground He shouted, Fair play; you are not doing right" They then got up and told them to go home. He (witness) again started for home, and turned round as he did oin the first occa- sion, and this time he heard the cracking of sticks. He could not say who were using the sticks, but there were four persons there at the time. Witness again returned, and whe.i he came to close quarters R. Thomas Roberts gav- a sign that he wanted a handkerchief to .>ut it on Thomas Jones's head He could not say who used the sticks. Cross-examined, witness said he apprehended serious trouble, and he cleared out. (Laughter.) Richard Thomas Roberts, a settmaker, also living at Halfway, corroborated the evidence of the last witness, but added that Thomas Jones and his two men-servants were on top of Wil- liams. He (witness) said that that conduct was not right, and Jones replied He is chasing my I sheep." Witness was again leaving the scene, when he saw both men beating each other with sticks. Mr. Thornton Jones This is a sort of Conway pastoral play. (Laughter.) The magistrates Tetied, and c-n their return to Court the Chairman said: We consider them is a prima facie case, and the defendant will be committed to take his trial at the next Juart-er Sessions." The usual bail was allowed.

Llanfairtalhaiarn Council School. At a recent meeting of the Staff and Supply Committee of the Denbighshire Education Author- ity, it was resolved that Miss Olive Thomas, Art. 50, Denbigh, be appointed to the vacancy in the above school, created by the resignation of Mrs. Rowlands, at a salary of £ 4.2 10s. per annum. Alderman William Griffiths was authorised to appoint a sewing mistress for the School, at a salary not exceeding £ "5 per annum.

Llanrwst Non-Provided School. At the recent meeting of the Staff and Supply Committee of the Denbighshire Education Authority, the following letter was read from the correspondent, dated July 29th, addressed to the Secretaries and which would have been submitted at the Education Committee held on August 4th, had time permitted I am in receipt of yours of 26th inst., and regret the decision of the Local Education Authority. I trust, however, that they will reconsider the request of the Managers. Your Authority will understand that by giving their consent' to a notice terminating the present engagement of the headmaster, they will be under no obligation to increase the salary they now pay to him. As far as they are concerned, their liability will be left undisturbed. At the same they will, by giving their formal consent,' enable the Managers to enter into a fresh engagement with the master, and thereby remove the obstacle which at present stands in the way of an agreement. The Managers find it difficult to believe that the Local Education Authority will refuse their consent' when this point is borne in mind." It was resolved that the Managers be informed that the Committee regret that they cannot see their way clear to depart from the resolution already passed with respect to the matter.

Colwyn Bay Picture Dramas. There are many interesting and instructive pic- tures at the Public Hall this week. The Man Monkey goes a long way to prove the Darwinian theory. "An Auto-Maniac," the antics of an escaped lunatic, causes roars of laughter. The Jewel Thieves" is a most exciting drama, in which a brave girl goes through many exciting adventures. We are given a glimpse of the old bushranger days in Saved by Telegraph." "The Eavesdropper" is a very interesting love romance. Amongst other interesting pictures are Life on a North-American Indian Reservation," depicting the Red Man's everyday life amid natural surroundings. And there is an exciting backwood drama, The Pony Expresss" quite a Buffalo Bill" drama, this, with scenes of Indian warfare amidst magnificent Amer- ican scenery. Next week we are promised a grand pictorial reproduction of Dickens' famous work, Oliver Twist." This fine picture, which was successfully produced at the Alhambra," London, recently, is over a thousand feet in length, and is considered a marvellously realistic film, and patrons are in for a treat next week.

An Address to the Right Hon. Lord Baron Mostyn. (By Penfro." Read at Mostyn Eisteddfod, 1909.) To Mostyn Hall the Minstrel came, And viewed its walls of noble fame, Antd, sitting on a mossy stone, Held converse with himself alone On the past glory of the time, When lords loved minstrels and their rhyme. Seemed he as in a dream to trace The annals of an ancient race, Of Tudoar Trevor, Maelor's Prince, With, many a gallant noble since With Edwyn, Lord of Englefield-— Their arms are "graven on Mostyn's shield. He musing thus on the lineage long Of Mostyn, sang a pensive song — Shall dun oblivion cast its sable pall On the grand glory of old Mostyn Hall? And shall its noble chieftains be forgot, Unhonoured—crushed, as by the common lot, Whose shade oft rests on many a worthy name That should illume the golden roll of fame? Nay; while its princely line survives to-day, And Baron Mostyn holds its ancient sway, Their memory lives. The line of Mostyn leads Still in the van of patriotic deeds Still in the ranks of dear old C'ambria's good, To foster Universal Brotherhood. And tho' "ilhe old order ohangeth," ever new, As flowers in May, the fame of Mostyn grew, And 'mid its chiefs, no less in fame than they, Has grown our noble Baron of to-day- NOble in truth, as Graces rare combine To add live lustre tQ his loyal line &till to our dear old land and race a shield, As Richard Howel once on Bosworth field; True, as his Cymric Sire, in days of yore In royal Caerwys, to our Bardic lore; Mostyn is still true to our muses call- For hangs there not within his princely hall The muses gift to his illustrious line, That SilveTi Harp strung to the Mystic Nine? Hail! noble, princely Mostyn, hail! thrice hail! To thee our hearts in loyalty shall not fail.

BRYN-Y-MAEN. BY-WAY BOTANY.—Mr. George Duckers writes in the current number of the Bryny- maen Parish Magazine":—"The roadsides to. Church are still gay with many autumn flowers. The scarlet berries of the woodbine mix with the green, red, and black of the blackberries that are more plentiful this season. The golden flowers of the ragwort present a bold effect of colour in contrast wlith the bright pur- ple knapweed abounding on every hand. The pplypody ferns grow luxurantly about here, and these, with an abundance of ivy growth now covered with clusters of green and yellow flow-eis, give a fresh and bright appearance to our hedgerows all through the winter. The fresh clean green of the ivy and the brightly burnished leaves of the holly in our uplands is deservedly admired by the town-dwellers visit- ing the district."

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Eisteddfod Genedlaethol Colwyn Bay. ARHOILIADAU GORSEDD Y BEIRDD. Y mae Cymdeithas yr Orsedd wedi trefnu y bydd Arh-oliadau yr Orsedd am Urddau, o hyn al-lian, yn cael eu cynnal mewn gwaihanol fannau ,canolog yn Siroedd Cymru a rhai o brif dreifi Lloegr, tua thri mis cyn yr adeg y cynhelir yr Eii-siteddfod Genedlaethol—-ac aid, fel o'r blaen, ar adetg yr Eisteddfod, yn y dref lie y cynhelid yr Eisteddfod. Dyma bynciau'r arholi am y flwyddyn 1910:—Urdd Bardd: Awdl, "Y Fyn- went," gan D-afolog (gwel Y Geninen am Orffennaf, 1903^ Arwrgerdd, Esaiah," gan Cadlfan (gwel Caneuon Cadfian ") Yr Ysgol Farddoi," gan Ddafydd Morganwg a chydna- byddiaeth a rhan o waith barddonol Cynddeilw. —Urdd Ofydd: "Drych y Prif Oesoedd," gan Theophilus Evans; Gran-hadeg Cymraeg (Dewi Mon.) a "Hanes Cymru (0. M. Edwards), Rhan I.-(fel y gwelir, yr ydys wedi dewis llyfrau i Arholi ynddynt sydd yn mhell o fOld yn ddrudfawr ac anhawdd eu cael).Urdd Derwydd —Rhaid i'r ymgeiswyr fyned drwy arholiad Bardd neu Ofydd.—" Urddau Cerdd- orol:-P-enc,erdd: i, Cynghaneddu Alaw ("HMo mortising a (Melody) 2, Cynghaneddau Sawd (Harmonizing a Bass; 3, Gwrthbwynt SyTnl i(Simple Counterptornt) 4, Gwrthbwynt Dwb-1 (Double Counterpoint) 5, Ateb Testyn Ehed- gan (Answering Fugue Subjects) 6, Ysgrifenu Ehedgan i ddau lais (Writing a Fugue for two voices) 7, Hanesyddiaeth Gerddorol (Musical History) 8, Offeryniaelth-Cwestiynau ar gylch,. ansawdd, a dosbarth yr offerynau (Orchestration -Questions of the xompass, quality and the classification of the instruments).-Cerddor: i, Ychwanegu tri llais at alaw syml (Adding three parts to a simple Melody) 2, Ychwanegu tri llais at isawd wedi ei rifnodi (Adding three parts to a figured Bass) 3, Gwrthbwynt syml i ddau a thri llais, nod wrth nod (Simple counterpart in three parts, note against note). Hanes Cerdd- orion Prydeinig 1800-1850. Fe nodir dri cherdd- or (History—British Composers. Three musici- ans will be named).—Cerdd Oíydd: i, Mydtr a chyweirnodau alaw roddtdig (Rhythm and keys of a given melody) 2, Cyfryngau (intervals) 3, Cord Cyffredin ei wrthddulliau, a'u teithi (Common Chord its inversions, and their pro- gressions) 4, Cynghaneddu Sawd (Harmoniz- ing Bass) 5, Prif ddigwyddiadau yn Hanes CerddOirion Cymreig, 1825-1875. Fe nodir tri cherddor (Principal events in the History of Welsh musicians, 1825-1S75. Three musicians will be named.) Gejlir gweithio y papur yn y Sol-ffa neu'r Hen NodiamiL-Gellir ateb y gofyn- liadau yn Gymraeg neu yn Saesneg, ac yn yr Hen Nodiant neu y Tonic Sol-ffa. Arholwyr :—Urdd Bardd Dyfed, Pedrog, a Gwili.—-Urdd Ofydd: Rhys Blaen. Rheidol, Belw, a Thryfan.—Urddau Ce-rddo-rol: Pen- cerdd Gwynedd, Mus. Bac. J. T. Rees, Mus. Bac. a Mr. L. J. Roberts, M.A.—Bydd yr ar- holi yn mis Mawrtih Am fanylio.n pellach anfoner at Gofiadur yr Orsedd, Eifionydd, Caernarfon.

Death of Dr. Roger Hughes. We regret to. announce the death of Dr. Roger Hughes, Y Bala, which ioot place on Friday. Dr Hughes, who was 76 years of age, had long been prominent in public flife in Merioneth. He rp was a respected Alderman of the County Coun- cil, a member of the County Education Com- mittee, and was also a. magistrate for the county. Ever a strenuous worker m the cause of education, be rendered invaluable services in the School Board days. A staunch Liberal and Nonconformist, Lis loss -will be felt in many directions, especially in the Bala district.

Public Notices. COUNTY OF DENBIGH. NOTICE is hereby given, that the next GENERAL OUARTER SESSIONS OF THE PEACE FOR THE COUNTY OF DENBIGH, will be held at the County Buildings, in WREXHAM, in the said County, on Friday, the 22nd day of October, 1909, at 10.30 o'clock in the forenoon, for the trial of Prisoners, the Hear- ing of Appeals, and all other Business relating to the County over which the Court has jurisdiction. All Jurors, Prosecutors, and Witnesses are re- quired to be in attendance at the above-named hour. W. R. EVANS, Clerk of the Peace. County Offices, Ruthin, 2nd October, 1909. N.B.—Instructions for Indictments should he sent to my office (if practicable), four days at least before the Sessions. 1513 s T. ASAPH UNION. COOK WANTED. THE Guardians of this Union will, at their meeting on Friday the 29th day of October instant, proceed to the election of a Cook for the Workhouse. Applicants must be single or widows without encumbrance. The salary £20 per annum with rations, lodging and washing the whole to be subject to the Poor Law Officers' Superannuation Act, 1896. Applications in Candidate's own handwriting to be sent to me on or before Thursday the 28th instant, and Candidates are required to attend the Board Meeting at St. Asaph on the following day at 12 o'clock noon. CHAS. GRIMSLEY. St. Asaph, Clerk to the Guardians. 1st October, i ag. 1562 FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREAFY. ALL. those three pieces or parcels of land situate and known as "GADLES BRITH," near LLANRVAT, in the County of Denbigh containing 21 acres or thereabouts and now in the occupation of Messrs. P. & H. Lewis, Ltd. Further particulars to be obtained from Messrs. Blackwall, Hayes & Co., Auctioneers, Llanrwst, or from Messrs. PORTER, AMPHLETT & CO., Solicitors, 1264- Conway, Colwyn Bay, and Llanrwst.

J)trtb, jBarjriageg, anb 2Beatt)g. The announcements of Births, Marriages, atid Deaths must be authenticated by the name and address of the sender. The charge for Notices of Births and Deaths is is. each. Jn Memoriam Notices, 2s. 6d. Marriages, 2s. 6d. An extra charge is made for booking. IN MEMORIAM. HOLDING.—In loving memory of Grimshaw, who was suddenly called away October 6th, 1907, age 27. His memory is a sweet fragrance, Forgetful of self, mindful of others. Dearly loved. Sadly missed by his wife Alice, 27 Limefield-stireet, Accrington.

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