The North Wales Weekly News

DEGANWY. CHILDREN'S CONCERT.—A very success- ful and enjoyable children's concert was held in the National school on Tuesday evening. Dr. Griffiths made an excellent chairman.

PENMAENMAWR. IMPORTANT.—Mr, G. Bernard Shaw's, lec- ture at Grand Theatre, Llandudno, on Thurs- day, 18th inst., at 7.45 p.m. See advertise- ment. Trains leave Penmaenmawr 6.32 and 7.35 p.m., returning 9.50 p.m. COMPANY SHOUTING.—The annual com- pany shooting took place on the Graiglwyd Range on Saturday week. A muster of between 60 and 70 men took part in the competition. The officers present were Colonel Darbishire, Captain Jenkins, and Lieutenant Darbishire. The competition was rapid firing at 200 yards and 500 yards at the new figure target, which has been introduced this year for the Territorial Force musketry course. After the shooting men were entertained to tea by Colonel Darbi- shire in the pavilion on the range. Second Lieutenant Cemlyn Jones has gone to Wrexham to undergo a course of instruction. THE SUFFRAGETTES.—On Thursday even- ing a very enjoyable time was spent at the Jer- usalem Literary and Debating Society, under the presidency of Mr. R. T. Lewis. A large number of members assembled to listen to an address by Miss A. L. Phillips, condemning the treatment meted out to Suffragette prisoners by the prison authorities. Miss Phillips gave an excellent address, and was ably supported by Mr. G. T. Phillips, Rhyl, Mr, Evan Roberts, and Miss Jones, 3, Paradise-crescent. The fol- lowing spoke in favour of the treatment: — Messrs. H. R. Williams, Hugh Williams, Whel- don Jones, and E. Humphrey Owen and Mrs. M. Roberts. On a vote being taken the major- ity were in favour of continuing the treatment which is at present meted to the women. WEDDING.—On Wednesday, Mr. E. Hum- phrey Üwem, printer, was married, at the Taber- nacle C.M. Chapel, Ruthin, to Miss Myfanwy Jones, Ruthin. The officiating minister was the Rev. J. D. Jones. The bridesmaid' was Miss Jones, cousin of the bride, and the best man Mr R. R. Williams. DEATH.—It is with regret that we record the death of the Rev. W. T. Jones, Gorphwysfa, which took place on Sunday. The deceased gentleman, who was 67 years of age, was a re- tired Wesleyan minister, and came to reside at Penimaenmawr some few years ago. He-leaves a widow and two sons. The funeral takes place to-day (Thursday), and will be private. TESTIMONIAL.—It has been decided by an influential committee- to present Colonel C. R. Darbishire, J.P., with an illuminated address in recognition of his 21 years' faithful' service as a member of the Carnarvonshire County Council. The subscription is limited to one shilling, and these will be received by Mr. Wm. McClement, who- is secretary of the movement. CLERICAL.—The Rev. T. H. Richards, who has been Curate at Penmaenmawr for some years, has accepted the living of Clynnog, where stands one of the ancient abbey churches. A movement has been set on foot to present Mr Richards with a public testimonial. THE GOLF CLUB.—A meeting of the execu- tive committee of the golf club was held last week, and the following officers were appointed: Chairman and captain, Colonel C. II. Darbi- shire, J.P.; vice-chairman and vice-captain, Mr P. H. McClement; treasurer, Dr. J. R. Wil- liams, J.P. secretary, Mr R. John Hughes, Council Offices. WELSH CLASSES.—Mr Roberts, headmaster of the Dwygyfylchi Council school, has started ,Yf classes for English residents desirous of learn- ing the Welsh language. EBENZER LITERARY SOCIETY. On Thursday evening, Mr Thomas Hughes, Chapel- street, presided, when a very interesting debate took place on the question Can a Christian life be fostered without attendance at a place of worship?" Mr G. O. Williams spoke in the affirmative, and Miss Roberts in the negative. Several members took part in the discussion, and a large majority favoured attendance at divine service.

LLANFAIRFECHAN. IMPORTANT.—Mr. G. Bernard Shaw's lec- ture at Grand Theatre, Llandudno, on Thurs- day, igth inst., at 7.45 p.m. See advertise- ment. Trains leave Llanfairfedhian 6.25 and 7.28 p.m., returning 9.50 p.m.

BETTWS-Y-COED. WEATHER OBSERVATIONS AT BETTWS-Y-COED. For the week ending Saturday, Nov. 6th, 1909. Mean Maximum (in shade) 51*2 Mean Minimum (in shade) 37'8 Highest in shade 57 Lowest in shade 26 Maximum in the sun 105 Lowest on the grass 24 Bright sunshine 11 "4 hours Mean amonnt of cloud 63 "5 per cent DR. HUGH WATSON FOX, Observer. FOOTBALL.—On Saturday the Bettws-y- Coed team played Penrhiwardwr on the Bettws ground. An interesting game resulted in a draw of two goals each. DEATH.—On Sunday the death took place of Mrs Elizabeth Hughes Glvn. Lledr Cottages, m her 50th year. The funeral took place yester- day (Wednesday) at Bettws-y-Coed Churchyard. CHURCH LITERARY SOCIETY.—We stated in error last week that Miss Arnold was deliver- ing a lecture last Thursday. It is this Thurs- day evening that Miss Arnold will deliver her lecture. Her subject will be Dr. Arnold, of Rugby." IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION.—The an- nual meeting was held at the Girls' School on Tuesday evening, Mr B. Pullan presiding. Mr R. Parry read the balance sheet, which showed a balance to the credit of the Association of over 67 On the motion of Mr C. F. Davey, seconded by Mr Evans, the balance sheet was adopted. The Chairman gave a detailed account of the work accomplished by the Association during the year, the most important being the collection made to cover the cost of posters for distribution at railway station, kindly under- taken gratis by the Railway Company. An ad- vertisement was also inserted in a daily paper from June to October, which brought in 300 applications for guides, being four times the number asked for during the previous year. On the motion of Mr Davey, seconded by Mr W. E. Jones, it was decided to join the North Wales Advertising Board, and to contribute the sum of £9. A regretted item on the agenda was the resignation of the secretary, Mr Thomas Parry, who had done excellent work during his three years of office. Mr W. E. Jones referred to Mr Parry's work in, flattering terms, after which he moved that an honorarium of ^"5 be handed to Mr Parry for his painstaking efforts on behalf of the Association. This was second- ed by Mr Davey, and carried with acclamation. It was decided to instruct the new committee to bring out a new guide. Mr Thomas Parry and Dr. Fox were added to the committee.

BANGOR. IMPORTANT.Mr. G. iBernard Shaw's lec- ture at Grand Theatre, Llandudno, on Thurs- day, 18th inst., at 7.45 p.m. See advertise- ment. Trains leave Bangor at 6.10 and 7.11 p.m., returning 9.50 p.m.

TREFRIW. FOOTBALL.-A match between Trefriw Juniors and Watkin-street Juniors, Llanrwst, was played at Trefriw on Saturday, and resulted in a win for the home team by 9 goals to 2. Mr. Barnett acted as referee, FAIR.-The annual fair was held on Monday, and was largely attended. The cattle and ponies brought for sale were very numerous, but the business effected was very small.

Conway Corporation. I ELECTION OF MAYOR. UNANIMOUS SELECTION. The annual meeting of the Conway Corpora- tion was held on Tuesday, presided over by His Worship the Mayor (Dr. M. J. Morgan), who wore his robes and chain of office. The other members present were Aldermen A. Netherwood, Edward Roberts, and W. M. Sever; Councillors James Porter, John Wil- liams, Edward Jones, Fred Jones,, A. J. Old- man, J. E. Conway-Jones, Dr. W. Carter, Hugh Owen j Robert Jones, A. G. Rogers, and James Stott; with Mr. J. W. Post (who acted as Clerk in the place of Mr. 1. E. Parry, vi-v is away in London on Corporation business), together with the other officials. The Clerk announced that the first business was the election of Mayor for the ensuing year. Councillor Dr. W. Carter said he had the greatest possible pleasure in proposing that Councillor John Williams be elected Mayor of the borough. (Applause.) During his (the speaker's) short acquaintance with the Council no gentleman had appeared to him to devote more time and careful attention to the work, and had undertaken more detailed interest in the proceedings that Councillor Williams. (Ap- plause.) Councillor James Stott: I beg to second. Councillor James Porter said he had great pleasure in supporting the proposition. He con- gratulated the retiring Mayor upon the unani- mous feeling which pervaded the Council that morning, and he suggested that it was quite consistent with the dignity of the office of Mayor. He also congratulated the Council up- on conducting what in his humble opinion was a proper course, but offering the appointment in the first instance to the retiring Mayor. It was no prejudice at all to the incoming Mayor, out it was a proper tribute to pay to the out- going Mayor, when he had fulfilled the duties satisfactorily, as Dr. Morgan had done. Upon an occasion of that sort, everybody wanted to know what manner of man they were electing. Councillor Williams had been a member of the Council for something like 18 years, and he was a man who had grown up in the borough. He (Councillor Porter) had had the pleasure 01 working with him for some years upon an edu- cational body in the town, and his experience, and the experience of every member of the Council, he was sure, was that be was a very pleasant man, to work with, and if he had one weakness it was to the duties of the Town Coun- cil-in fact he had not really known what the Mayor-elect would do if he was not a member of the Council. They had a gentleman of leaisure who wias fond of his work, and who, he knew, would have one object in view, and that was to serve the borough and the rate- payers. (Applause.) The proposition was put to the meeting and carried unanimously. The retiring Mayor divested himself of his robes and chain of .office, and, after placing them upon the newly-elected Mayor amidst en- thusiasm among a large number of ratepayers, he said "I beg to congratulate you and wish you a prosperous year of office. (Applause.) The new Mayor signed the usual declarations of acceptance of office. In his reply, the Mayor said he was not go- ing to' drawout a programme for the ensuing year, but he wished to thank them one and all for the high honour they had conferred upon him in electing him Mayor of that ancient borough, and he trusted it would be appreciated by the outsiders who were lund enough to elect them to represent the town. He was .between two minds whether he would accept an office off that kind, and during his term of office it -would be a burden on his mind, and he would be afraid of things going wrong; but with the 'help of those gentlemen sitting around the table he hoped to ôe able to carry out the duties faithfully and to look after the interests of the borough in general. He was sorry to find their respected Town Clerk absent that day, and he did not think this had been the case before since he had been a meabber of the Council. He was in London, riowevex, looking after the affairs of the borough in an, important action. He (the Mayor) had received a letter from Dr. Prichard stating that he, also, was unable to be present owing to an important London engagement. He now had the pleasure of proposing a vote of thanks to the retiring Mayor, who had carried out the duties of the office splendidly during the past year. He also wished to announce that he had appointed Councillor Hugh Owen, a gentleman from the other side of the river, to act as Deputy Mayor for the year. (Applause.) Councillor Porter seconded the vote oi thanks to the outgoing Mayor. They had not had a very eventful year, but certainly it was a most useful year, and so far as the conduct of the ex-Mayor in the chair went, it had excited the admiration of every one of them. The work had been conducted in a businesslike way. If Dr. Morgan had one fault, he had been too indulgent with the members; but the new Mayor would no doubt correct that. (Laughter.) They had had a most happy time, and the in- terest of the ratepayers had certainly received the best attention. (Hear, hear.) The proposition was unanimously agreed to. Dr. M. J. Morgan in reply thanked the Coun- cil for their kind vote, and he also wished to thank the members for the great help they had extended to him during his year of office. He felt that they had had a happy year, and in a quiet way they had been able to do good, solid work. He had had no difficulty in presiding over the deliberations, and really it was so much of a pleasure to- him that it was a great temptation to him to accept the Council's kind offer for another year. During the vear the Council had completed the new municipal offices and transferred the various departments to one building. The original scheme for the protection of the Morfa had been completed satisfactorily, and an additional scheme was now under consideration. With regard to the military camps, they had received fioo more than the previous year, and the previous year. he might remind them, was a very good one. The revenue from the Castle, they were pleased to find, was more than the previous year, al- though the residents were allowed free access. He hoped the Council would not forget the in- tention of spending more ofv the revenue in keeping the old Castle in good repair. (Hear. hear.) They also hoped that before long the new entrance to the Castle would be completed. The Gas Act obtained during the year had- cov- ferred great powers upon the Council. A scheme for the better lighting of the borough had been. adopted, and would be carried out this winter. The long-delayed improvement of the road to the mountain from Cadnant Park had been agreed upon, and would soon be taken in hand, and the Gyffin-road footpath had been finally settled with' the County Council and the owners of the land, and this would also be carried out during the winter. An isolation hospital scheme had been decided upon, and the buildings were already in course of erection. The Council had considered a scheme for im- proving the footpaths of the borough and some private roads, with the view of taking them over. Regarding the electric tramway to Da- ganwy, the Council were still" awaiting the re- ply of the Tramway Directors after the inter- view, and it was on the agenda for the next meeting by Alderman Netherwood. The Coun- cil had also joined for the purpose of advertising Nootfh Wales, and the London and North- Western Railway Company last year did some very good work in, this respect. The question of additional schools had also been under con- sideration, and the Council had decided to pro- tect the ancient ruins discovered on the town mountain, and also taken in. hand the protec- tion of the mussel industry. They had settled the speed limit of motor-ears in the borough, and had had the lease of the foreshore at De- gtanwy. There was also a balance in hand of £ 14 from the mid-day meals fund. The Com. mittees had worked well together, and fyad kept exceedingly well within the estimates. The rates were increased 2d. in the pound on account of the Cowlyd Board precept. Several new houses ,had been erected in the borough, and the Coun- it were now within measurable distance of the bridge reserve fund of 4io,ooo. The amount now stood at £ 7,9=jg 15s. gd. He again thanked the Council, and also wished to tender his sincere thanks to the officials for their valu- able assistance. WELCOMING NEW MEMBERS. The Mayor heartily welcomed the newly- elected members of the Council to their midst. APPOINTMENTS. The following appointments were made:- Governor of North Wales University College, Dr. W. Carter. Beaumaris (Joint) Port Sani- tary Authority, the Mayor, Alderman Edward Roberts, and Councillor Robert Jones. Pro- posed Joint Hospital Board: Alderman Dr. R. Arthur-Prichard, Councillor Dr. M. J. Morgan, Councillor Dr. W. Carter, and Councillor A. G. Rogers. Conway and Colwyn Bay Joint Water Supply Board The Mayor, Alderman, Dr. R. Arthur-Prichard, Alderman- Edward Roberts, and Councillor J. E. Conway-Jones. Returning officer in the absence of the Mayor, Alderman A. Netherwood. COMMITTEES. On the proposition of Councillor James Porter, seconded by Councillor A. J. Oldman, the fol- lowing Committees were elected en, bloc —• Highways and General Purposes committee.- The Mayor, Aldermen. Dr. R. A. Prichard, Ed- ward Roberts (Chairman), and W. M. Sever; Councillors Dr. M. J. Morgan, Dr. W. Carter, J.P., J. E. Conway-Jones, Robert Jones, Hugh Owen (Vice-Chairman), F. J. Jones, and Edward Jones. Gas and Lighting Committee.—The Mayor, Aldermen A. Netherwood and W. M. Sever; Councillors Dr. W. Carter, J. E. Conway-Jones, Dr. M. J. Morgan (Chairman), James Stott, F. J. Jones, Edward Jones (Vice-Chairman), and A. G. Rogers. Estate, Quarry, Morfa, and Harbour Com- mittee.—The Mayor, Aldermen' A. Netherwood, Dr. R. A. Prichard, J.P., and Edward Roberts; Councillors Edward Jones, Robert Jones, J. E. Conway-Jones (Vice-Chairman), Dr. M. J. Mor- gan, A. J. 'Oldman, Hugh Owen, F. J. Jones,, James Porter (Chairman), and James Stott. Finance and Bridge Committee.—The Mayor, Aldermen A. Netherwood and Edward Roberts; Councillors Robert Jones, A. J. Oldman (Chair- man), James Porter, Edward Jones, A. G. Rogers (Vice-Chairman,), and Dr. M. J. Morgan. Libraries Ccmmitte,e.-The Mayor (Chair- man), Councillors Dr. W. Carter, J.P., Robert Jones, Dr. M. J. Morgan, and A. J. Oldman; Revs. J. Luther Thomas, T. Gwynedd Roberts (Vice-Chairman), J. O. Jones, William Edwards, and P. Price; Messrs. Robert Thomas, T. Wynne, W. Stephenson, H. Neivitt, J. Evans, J. P. Griffiths, D. Wynne Roberts, W. G. Williams, and William Thomas. Market and Fairs Committee.—The Mayor Councillors J. E. Conway-Jones and A. J. Old- man; Messrs. J. H. Jones, J. 1. Jones, William Hughes, John Roberts, and Hugh Jones, Advertising Committee.—The Mayor Alder- man A. Netherwood (Vice-Chairman), Council- lors Dr. W. Carter, J.P., J. E. Conway-Jones, A. J. Oldman, James Stott, F. J. Jones, Edward Jones (Chairman), and James Porter. Fire Brigade Committee.—The Mayor Ald01- man W. M. Sever, Councillors Robert Jones, J. E. Conway-Jones (Chairman), Edward Jones, and James Stott; Messrs. Owen Rowland. D. Wynne Roberts, J. H. Jones (Vice-Chairman-)5 and William Thomas. Band Committee.—The Mayor (Chairman), Alderman Edward Roberts (Vice- Chairman), Councillor Robert Jones. Camp Co,nin-iittee.-The Mayor (Chairman) Aldermen Dr. R. A. Pirehard, J.P., and Edward 'Roberts; Councillors Dr. M. |. Morgan, J. E. Conway-Jones, Hugh Owem., Robert Jones, Jrus. Porter, A. G. Rogers, and James Stott. After the meeting the Mayor drove home to Bodhyfryd, and in the village of Gyffin he was received with considerable enthusiasm by the residents, who had decorated their houses with flags and bunting to commemorate the glection of a local resident as Mayor of the ancient borough.

Conway's New Mayor. CIOUINCILLIOIR JOHN WILLIAMS. Mr. Councillor John, Williams, who on Tues- day was elected Mayor of Conway, is a native of Conway, having been born, in Groesffordd, in the neighbourhood of Gyffin, and has spent his lifetime among the electorate. He is thus a prophet honoured by his own people, and his ambition is to serve the people honestly. He was educated in the Conway National Schools, under the present schoolmaster, Mr. COUNCILLOR JOHN WILLIAMS. I Allen, who claims him to be one of his old boys. At the close of his school days he was apprenticed to the drapery trade, with Alder- man Edward Jones (late Mayor of Conway). Mrs. Williams hails from the well-known family of J.R. Llanibryn Mai-r. She is the daughter of Gruffydd Rhisiart. Her father and uncles, S.R." and J.R. were the pioneers of 'Welsh Liberalism and Nonconformity in the last century. Councillor John Williams has served upon the Conway Town Council for close upon 18 years, lie was first elected in 1891, and every time he has sought re-election the electorate has returned him either the first or the second on the list. He contested, for the Liberals, for the seventh time, this November, and was returned triumphantly. His geniality and faithful service have won the highest esteem of every party in the borough. He has acted with a great amount -of independence on the Council, and on. many üccasionsbe has shown that he possesses the courage of his convictions. Notwithstanding this, his popularity has not abated in the least during his public career. He was elected on the Board of Guardians in 1907, and is a useful member of that body. Councillor Williams is a staunch Congrega- tionalist. He is a deacon and the treasurer at Zion Congree;ational Church, and this year he is the Superintendent of the Sunday School. Arid in all these capacities he 'has proved him- self to be a faithful servant. He is not a seeker ,after popularity, and his last success is the re- ward of personal application to, his municipal responsibilities, which have been strenuous and onerous. The electors of the borough look for- ward to him again as the defender of their rights and the champion of Liberal principles. Un o'r bobl yn awr heb wad,-a godwyd I gadair Prif Ynad. Gwerinwr dan goroniad Uchel lwydd, a pharch ei wlad. CYFAILL,

Llanrwst Board of Guardians. CLERICAL MEMBER CRITICISED. The monthly meeting was held on Tuesday, Mr. John Roberts, J.P. (Pentrevoelas) presiding. Others present were Mr. D. G. Jones (vice-chairman), Revs. lohn Gower, J. LI. Richards, and Henry Jones, Messrs. John Hughes, R. T. Ellis, John Berry, W. G. Jones, Isaac Hughes, O. Lloyd Jones, John Williams. David Lewis, E. W. Roberts, David Owen, John Davies, and Rowland Hughes with the Clerk (Mr. Thomas Hughes), the Relieving Officers (Messrs, O. Evans Jones and T. C. Roberts), and the Master (Mr. Edwd. Hughes. GIFTS. The Master reported that he had received parcels of magazines from Mr. Halhed and Mr. O. Isgoed Jones, for which a vote of thanks was accorded to the donors, THE FATE OF THE BUDGET. A bill had been sent in by Messrs. E. B. Jones & Co. for 8s. 8d., being the increase of 8d. per lb. in the price of tobacco owing to the advance caused by the Budget. The quantity supplied was 13 lbs. It was resolved to adjourn the matter until the next meet- ing to await the fate of the Budget. THE MATRON'S SALARY. The Rev Henry Jones said there arose from the minutes an item which he desired to draw attention to, a statement made by the Rev. J. Ll. Richards at the last meeting, when the matron's salary was under discussion. The statement which he objected to was that three parts of the rates went for the up-keep of officials' salaries. This was entirely mis- leading, for since last meeting he had received figures which he now produced, and which contradicted in every detail the statement made by Mr. Richards. At the time when the statement was made it nearly had the effect of inflnencing him to vote in favour of Mr. Richards' motion. The statement had appeared in the Press, and he thought it was only right that it should be contradicted, as out of a rate of ii-Jd. in the £ only three farthings of that amount went towards the payment of officials' salaries in this Union. The Rev. J. Ll. Richards said he was willing to fight it out. When he made the statement he did not refer to this Union in particular, but to Unions generally. Mr. John Burns had made the statement, which had appeared in the Press. Mr. John Williams said it was evident that Mr. Burns had not perused the accounts of the Llanrwst Union. If he did he would at once see the inconsistency of such a statement. Mr. Richards repeated that he had no thought of this Union at the time he spoke, and they were dealing unfairly with him. Mr. D. G. Jones and Mr. John Hughes said that the matter under discussion at the time bore particularly upon this Union. That being the case, Mr. Richards' statement was quite misleading. The Chairman further remarked that the statement might have had a misleading effect upon members of the Board, as was nearly the case with the Rev. Henry Jones. Mr. Richards said he did not think the Chairman's sugges- tion a fair one. He could not help having had an influence upon them, and he again repeated that he spoke in a general way. The Chairman While I am in possession of this chair. I will have everything straight, and every member of the Board ought to see that the statements which he makes should not mislead anyone in order to carry his point. I must have fairness, otherwise I shall vacate the chair. (Applause).

.e. North ales Advertising Scheme. LLANRWST JOINS THE MOVEMENT. On Monday evening a meeting was held at the Council Rooms, Llanrwst, convened by the Llanrwst Tradesmen's Association, and open to all interested in the welfare of Llan- rwst and district. in order to discuss the advisability of including Llanrwst in the scheme for advertising North Wales. Mr H. J. W. Watling, J.P., as Chairman of the Council, was voted to the chair. He explained that a letter had been received from Mr A. J. Oldman, who was appointed at the meeting called by Mr Warner as secretary, and he now asked that a delegate be appointed to attend a meeting to be held at Llandudno on the 18th November. He took it that the Council and the Tradesmen's Association were hand in hand in order to boom the little town and to try and bl ing more visitors there during the summer. Before it could be included in the scheme, however, they were expected to con- tribute, and the minimum sum which was arranged according to the rateable value and population of the town would be :£15. Mr Maurice Williams moved that they join the scheme, and this was seconded by Mr. Smith Williams. Mr Isgoed Jones supported, and said he would contribute rtowards that amount. (Loud applause.) The Chairman asked if any more in the room would follow in Mr Jones' footsteps. Mr A. T. Hughes said he would give 10s. 6d., and Mr T. Latimer Jones said he would also give a similar su On being put to the meeting the motion was carried. Mr Watling was elected to represent the town at the Llan- dudno meeting, and on the motion of Mr W. J. Williams, seconded by Mr Owen Williams, it was resolved that Mr Watling and Mr R. G. Owen should call upon the tradesmen and see what they could get from them towards this scheme, and then Mr Watling would have something to say at the meeting. An executive committee was added, consisting of Messrs W. J. Williams, 0, Isgoed Jones, H, J. W. Watling, R. G. Owen, T. Latimer Jones, David Jones, A. T. Hughes, Maurice Williams, and Robert Williaius Mr David Jones to carry out the duties of Secretary.

Trofarth School Concert. A Children's concert was held at the above school on Friday evening. The scbool was crowded, and a good sum was realised. The Hon. Mrs Brodrick presided, and in her opening remarks, said she was very pleased to come and help Trofarth to get a piano for the use of the school. She had been anxiously looking forwaid t,) this conceit, as from the reports she had had of the last one, she thought they would all have a most enjoyable evening's entertainment. The Rev O. Foulkes, of Bettws, advised the parents to send the children to school regularly. But by all accounts he said, he could not grumble mnch about Trofarth farmers after all, for the school last year had made a percentage of 97. This spoke well tor Mr. Thomas the head teacher, who, since he had been at Trofarth, a matter or two years, had raised the percentage of the school from 88 to 97 per cent. The following programme was then gone through Chorus, Hela'r ysgyfarnog" recit, "Curly locks," Mary Llew Thomas song, "Ton y melinydd," Robt. Davies; fan-drill, eight girls; dialogue, "Hen Forgan a'i wraig," Owen Roberts and Ellen Jones song, "Fecbgyn Cymru," Mr D. J. Roberts; action song. "Busy little housemaids," twelve girls; recitation, "The careful messenger," H. Owen; song, "So shy," Ellen Jones; "Welsh Nursery Rhymes"; chorus, Home, sweet home recit., "Cymru bychain ydym," four girls; chorus, Codiad yr hedvdd duet, "Gwys i'r gad," Messrs D. J. Roberts and David Davies; recit, "Atebiad i'r hen lauc," Owen Roberts; battledore drill, eight girls; song, I godi'r ben wlad yn ei hol." Mr D. Davies; recit, "A litlle girl's troubles," Eliz, Roberts; action song, "Boys of the British Army," five boys chorus, "Comrades Song of Hope." The drills were exceedingly well done, and fully deserved the encores which they received. The singing of the children was exceedingly good, and in the final chorus, when they were helped by the young men attending the evening school, it was excellent. The Vicar proposed a vote of thanks to Mrs Brodrick for presiding, to Mr and Mrs Thomas, and Miss Brickhill, and to all who had helped to make the concert such a success. Mrs Brodrick responded, Mr Thomas thanked all the parents. Without their help he could not have made it such a success as it was. He also wished to thank all the people who had been kind enough to lend forms and chairs for the concert. But above all he wished to thank Miss S. Balshaw, who accompanied. He was very much obliged to "her for her great help.

Llandudno and District Teachers' Association. The quarterly meeting was held at the Lloyd-street Councill School, Llandudno, on Saturday, Mr. H. Davies, Talybont, presiding. The following nominations were made :-Vice-president of the N.A.T., Miss Cleghorn, Sheffield treasurer, Mr. Hamil- ton executive candidates, Mr, Tom John, Mr. Glynne Jones (Colwyn Bay), and Mr. Rhys Nicholas. Vice-president of the County Association, Mr. Burnell, Criccieth treasurer, Miss Hughes, Llandudno; secretary, Mr. W. R. Jones, Bangor. 88C

Mr. Issard Davies, of Carnarvon, who will probably be the Conservative candidate in the Carnarvon Boroughs, is a very able &peaker, a member of the Carnarvonshire County Council, and Chairman of the Staff Committee of the County Education Committee. His position upon the latter body i(says the Western Mail") is somewhat pe,culiar, as he has oledged him- self to administer the policy of the Welsh re- volters against the Education Act of 1902, but in all other respects he is a thorough-going Con- servative, with a leaning toward Tory demo- cracy." He is one of the most trenchant de- baters on the County Council, and his ability to reduce his opponents to a condition of inart- iculate fury ,i!s one of his most powerful assets. The interesting thing about Mr. Davies is that when the policy of the Radical Education Com- mittee is impugned he is one of its most stal- wart defenders, whereas when any other ques- tion is discussed he is found flighting with his own party. He possesses what is possibly a unique distinction for a Parliamentary candi- date. He was at one time curaite in Carnarvon, and is still, of course, in Holy Orders, though he retired from the active work of the ministry many years ago, when quite a young man. SING. Sing a song of motors, Whizzing a la mode; 'Fto-ur and twenty victims Killed on the road. When the copper hails him, The chauffeur speeds his pace; Isn't that n pretty way To treat the human race? —(" Liverpool Pest.")

OQA CASH PRIZES dUOU THIS WEEK FOR SPECIMENS OF HOME-MADE CAKES CONTAINING fo*% ram,w& A CURRANTS. A HOMELY AND INTERESTING COMPETITION WHEREBY EVERY WOMAN CAN MAKE MONEY, No Entrance Fee. No Difficult Conditions. THIS is a simple home Cookery Competition promoted on behalf of JJL the Chartered Company incorporated by convention with the Govern- ment of His Majesty the King of Greece, in order to make better known the extremely wholesome and nourishing properties of" Currants "-the little dried Grape which is imported only from Greece. SIR FRANCIS LAKING, the King's Physician says Many are the ways in which Currants can enter into daily use in the household, with great advantage to health and pocket." & ALL YOU HAVE TO DO. First, fill in the Coupon below, and forward it to the address stated B thereon-then make the very best Courtin Cake that your experience and I practice can produce in accordance with the following recipe, and send it off to the address given in the Coupon so that it arrives not later than Tuesday, November 23rd, 1909. THIS WEEK'S RECIPE. COURTIN CAKE,-ic lb. flour, lb. butter, i lb. currants, 1 teaspoonful baking powder, 5 eggs, pinch salt. METHOD.—Rub the butter into the flour, then add the other ingredients, lastly the eggs well beaten up, mix all together, and divide into five flat cakes, put on floured tin, and bake in a moderate oven till light brown. If not eaten as soon as baked put in oven to get hot, slice and butter them. The Chief Judge in these Competitions is Mr. C. Herman Senn, the famous Cookery Expert of the National School of Cookery. His name is a guarantee of fairness and authority in judging, and his decision will be final. No competitor can win more than one Prize in all or any oi these Competi- tions. After being judged, all cakes will he distributed free amongst charitable institutions providing for the starving poor. Therefore, if your cake does not win a Prize, it will at least bring joy to some deserving and hungry souls. After being judged, all cakes will he distributed free amongst charitable institutions providing for the starving poor. Therefore, if your cake does not win a Prize, it will at least bring joy to some deserving and hungry souls. Additional Prize Scheme To everyone sending in the Coupon, particulars will also be given how they can, in a very simple way, gain one of these additional Prizes, which will be awarded to the first one thousand ■ people complying with the simple conditions. No competition and no expense whatever. HOW TO WIN. Send off the Coupon and begin practising the recipe at once-THAT WAY SUCCESS LIES. PRIZE MONEY is posted to Winners during the week following the Judging. COUPON. To "CURRANTS," 2JI. Strand, London. Please send free of cost, full particulars of Courtin Cake" competition mentioned in The North Wales Weekly News." Fall Name. Address N.B.—This Coupon can be sent in an open Half-penny Envelope. 1684

Denbighshire Main Roads. It was decided by the Denbighshire County Council on Friday, that the watering of main roads in rural districts is not desirable and is to be discontinued, and that the Surveyor prepare a re- port as to the treatment of rural main roads with one dressing of tar, the villages which might be treated in this manner, and the estimated cost thereof. As the result of an inspection by Mr J. M. Porter (Colwyn Bay), Mr T. Rogers Jones (Llanrwst), and certain officials, it has been decided to make a claim of £ 16 10s. against the contractor who laid Ctiwlyd Board's new pipe line, in respect of damage to the main road between Sarnymynach and Llanrwst. COLWYN BAY PARAPETS, The following appeared in the report of the District Main Roads Surveyor:—" I measured the main roads within the district of Colwyn Bay and Colwyn District Council on the 25rd September, when I found that they measured four miles 787 lineal yards, or 93 lineal yards short of four and a half miles. I went to Colwyn Bay again on Mon- day, the 27th September, to measure the footpaths and parapets; saw Mr William Jones, the Sur- veyor, who said that he was very busy, and would be so all the week. tis also said he could not spare Mr Dunning, but sent his foreman with me to point out what portion of the parapets are re- pairable by the Urban Council. I found that the foreman did not know how much of the parapets is repairable by the Urban Council. One of the tradesmen told me that he owned several shops, and that the Urban Council cannot claim more than a width of six feet from the kerb, and that he and other tradesmen had the right to place their goods on the other side of the parapet, which he said belonged to them. I beg to suggest that you instruct your Clerk (Mr W. R. Evans) to apply to the Urban Council for a copy of their by-laws, and that you notify the Urban Council that you will recommend the County Council not to pay for any repairs to these parapets until they are supplied with a return giving their superficial area." A resolution in the terms suggested was passed by the Western Main Road Committee, and now confirmed by the County Council. It was decided to enquire into the question of a bridge over the river Gell, in the parish of Bettws- yn-Rhos. The Local Government Board wrote sanctioning the expenditure by the County Council of £ 68 16s. as half the cost of the Asa bridge. THE VALE OF CONWAY. Councillors J. M. Porter and T. Rogers Jones, two members of the sub-committee appointed to report with regard to the proposed widening of the main road at points near Talycafn, Dolwydd Bach, and Sarnymynech, met on Sept. 17th, but the other two members, Colonel Mainwaring and Councillor D. MacNicoll, were unable to attend. The two members present, together with the Surveyor (Mr R. B. Adams), submitted their report to the Western Main Roads Committee, who recommended :—" That with regard to the pro- posed widening at Sarnymynach, the County Main Roads Surveyor interview Mr MacNicoll on the subject, and report further at the next meeting and that with regard to the other proposed widening, Lady McLaren or her agent, be asked to receive the deputation from this Commiitee, with a view to ascertaining on what terms she will supply the necessary land for the proposed widening; that the Committee already appointed form the deputation, and that Mr Jelf Petitt, Col. Sandbach, and Sir J. Herbert Roberts, M.P„ be asked to accompany the deputation." THE FATAL CYCLING ACCIDENT. A letter was received from Mr. R. Davies, Deputy Coroner, drawing attention to the state of the road leading from Talycafn to Llanrwst, between the turning to Eglwysbach and the Old Toll Bar house. The County Main Roads Surveyor verbally reported that the matter referred to, had been attend to, and no proposal was made on the subject. A LLANRWST COMPLAINT. A complaint having been received from the Llanrwst District Council, as to the dangerous condition of the path leading along Bont Bach to Silin Square, the matter was referred to the Surveyor.

Interrupted Wedding at Conway. BRIDEGROOM'S MOTHER CREATES A SCENE. Considerable amusement was occasioned in the vicinity of the office of the Registrar of Marriages, in Castle-street, Conway, on Saturday, by an old lady hailing from Llandudno, who was the mother of a prospective bridegroom. She arrived in the town with the first train in the morning, and paraded up and down Castle-street for several hours, until shortly before two o'clock she saw her bridegroom son approaching the office with his prospective bride. They entered, only to be followed by the old lady, who, in an excited manner, objected to the marriage of her son, despite the fact that he was thirty years of age. When asked to state her objection by the Deputy- Superintendent Registrar, the old lady replied that her son was a cripple, he was unable to support himself, and his prospective bride was not suitable for him. Whilst the marriage ceremony was pro- ceeding, the old lady become terribly excited, and shouted that marriages in offices were like MARRIAGES BY DOG LICENCE The officials could hardly restrain their laughter, but ultimately the old lady was got out of the room. She, however, kept a watchful eye on the front door, and in the meantime the bride and bridegroom had slipped outside by a side door, thus escaping. But the old lady was not to be deterred, and noticing them on the street making their way for the Suspension Bridge, she raced after them, and gave the couple a sound talking to, the conversation being listened to by a crowd which had gathered around.

Local Inventions. Two local inventors are applying- for patents. Mr. Eva* Thomas Rowlands, The Mills, Llanfairtalhairn, Abergele, has brought out an invention connected with the telephone, and Mr. T. W. Salisbury, of Vale-street, Denbigh, has iR- vented a tobacco-pipe.