The North Wales Weekly News

PEMRHYMSSDE. A POLITICAL MEETING was held here last week to explain the present crisis. MrT. Hewitt, Craigydon. Rev. W. Philips, and Dr Spinther James delivered addresses to a good audience. Great interest was shown by all present:, and it was announced that a meeting wou!d be held e<-ery week after Christmas until the election. CONCERT.—On Friday evening, at the Wes- leyan Chapel, an interesting vocal and instru- mental concert was given, mostly by!oca!ta!ent. Mr Wm. Thomas, Penflordd, the chairman, gave a good subscription to the funds, the proceeds being for thr- Hot-pot Fund. Rev. W. Philips conducted, and Misses M. Lloyd, Penrhyn Bay, and M. Davies, Little Orme, the accompanists, rendered valuable services. The fo'lowing look part:—Messrs..R. Roberts. Robert Hughes, Edward Davies, Misses Sywel!, EUis, and Bishop. Penrhyn Bay Master Isaac Hughes and Miss Jennie Owen, Penrhynside Misses Maggie and Jennie Davies, Little Orme; Messrs. Robert Roberts and Joseph Parry, GIan- wydden also the Chi!dren's Choir (who took a prize at LIandudno last week), a ma!'e voice party conducted by Mr. Joseph Jones, and the male voice I party conducted by Mr. Robert Roberts. Messrs. John Kidd, J. B. Jones, and Inspector Owen, LIan- dudno, were present, and thanked all for their valuable help towards the Hot-pot Fund. A good concert ended with the usual votes of thanks.

LLANRWST. PREACHERS.—The followmg will be the ) preachers for next Sunchay — Parish Church: Rev. J. Hamer Lewis. Rector. I St. Mary's (Eng.): Rector. Rev. J. H. Lewis. Zion (C.M.) Mr. T. 0. Ellis. Mr. Christmas Jones. I Scotland Street (C.M): Rev. Wm. Thomas. Horeb (W.) Rev. W. J. Roberts. Handsworth College. St. James' (W.) (Engr.): Mr. Stanley Jones, Llanrwst. Tabernacle (C.): Mr Ed. Harker. Praver meeting. Ebenezer (C.) (Mission): Sunday School. Mission Service. Penuel (B.): Dr. Owen Davies, FOR BEST VALUE in Christmas and New Year Present go to David Jones, jeweller, Ber- lin House, Llarurwst. Quality and prices al- ways right. IDWAL PARRY, CHEMIST AND DRUG- GIST, desires to IiLform the public of flanrwst and the adjoining district, that he has taken over the business of his late brother (Mr Arthur Parry), at The Pharmacy, Station-road, Llan- rwst, where the busi.n<ess. will be carried on as before. PrescriptioQs accurately and carefully dispensed, and aLl orders will be promptly at- tended to. REGENT HOUSE FOR ties, gloves, fancy goods, needlework; in fact, anything you might fancy for Christmas presents. Our windows re- veal an extensive stock in all departments. 1816 DISPUTE BETWEEN CATTLE DEALERS. —The a.d'ojurned action in which Thomas Ro- berts, cattle dealer, claimed ;612 from Robert Williams, LIanrwst, for grazing, was resumed at the Lla-n'rWfSt County Court o.n Friday. The cas'c was adjourned at the last Court for the evidence of the son. Mr Twigge Ellis was for the defendant. John Roberts, the son, in reply to the Judge, said he was present at the letting of the grazing to the defendant. Williams wanted witness to let the land, but he referred h'Lm to his father, who asked £15 for it, and the defendant offered £ II. They afterwards agreed to £13, and his father said that he must pay the mjc/ruey .n advance There was nothing mentioned about paying on the 30th November. Defendant went away .and when on. the Old Bridge, he told witness that he must have graz- ing for his cattle, and asked him to tell his father that he would be in town that night to p-" him. The plaintiff was re-called, and iti reply to Mr Twigge Ellia, he said that he locked the gate of the ne'ld when he saw the cattle of the defendant in the field, because he had not paid :n advance as agreed. He denied ever hav- ing locked his own cattle in, the field.—His Hon- our, in givi-rhg judgment, said he was satisfied there was a condition made that the money should be paid in advance. He had no doubt but that the defendant was legitimately annoyed that the plain-tin's son owed him a lot of money, and no doubt that he intended to set off the price of the grazing against that. He would, therefore, give judgment for £13 and costs. He understood that the amoufnt had been paid into Court, and the onjiy question, was one of costs. JUVENILE FOOTBALLERS.—Mr Thomas, master of the 'National School, had two of his scholars included in the Wrexham Schoolboys' team, in a match versus Liverpool; on Satur- day last, namely, Henry Jones, Coach and Horses, and Clifford Williams, Cairri'ngton-ter- race. HIGH PRICES FOR FAT STOCK.—Messrs. Robert and Rogers Jones conducted their Christmas fat stock sale at Llangefni Smithfield last Wednesday, where an excellent catalogue o<f prime fat beasts were brought for sale from the high prices realised is evident that this Latest einterprise on behalf of this firm is meet- in.g with the same success as the older estab- lished Mart at Talycafn. One bullock, weighMig 16 cwts., made .640, whilst its partner realised ;635. Nine beasts, the property of the same owner, made an average of £30 apiece. HOREB SALE OF WORK.—A sole of work, the proceeds of which were in aid of the or?an fund, was held on Thursday. Preparations had bean. in hand for some months. The juveniÏ1& in charge of Mrs. Roberts, Bodowain, and Miss Mills bad been busily prer-aring, with the re- sult that a nice lot off useful articles were Ml together amd brisk business was done. There were also side-shows of considerable interest, in charge of the young men. The expenses in con- nection with the sale were all defrayed bv Mr. Mills. The secretary was Miss Gwladys Ro- berts, Victoria House, and the treasurer Miss Jones, Compton House. We understand that the proceeds amounted to £13 ics. SEASONABLE GIFTS.—With his customa.ry g-Iero,4ity, Mr. W. S. Williams, of Bronegryn, Llandudtno, has subscribed five guineas for dtis- tributing warm clothing among the poor and needy of Llanrwst. This gift was supplemented by a further gift by the London House nrm, who also gave a large parcel of useful articles. The distribution was in the hands of six ladies chtosen from the various places of worship, as- sisted by Nurse Cook. The secretary was Mi,ss Jones, The Bull. We understand that by these two seasonable- gifts the committee were able to present be.tw.een So and 100 welcome presents. SNOWSTORM.—O'n Saturday night snow fell heavily, and at daybreak there was a thick layer of snow. The weather then cleared until the aftem<&on, when snow again fell, accompanied by a strong wind, which gave the town and its su'rrouinjddngs quiite an artdc appearance, and nnow to a depth of .six or eight inches covered the streets. On Monday morning the Surveyor had a gang of 30 of the unemployed to clear the streets, and in a short apace 'of time the thoaioughf.a.res presented their customary aspect. -H-OREB LITERARY SOCIETY.—" Would it be appropriate to extend Dises'tablishmenit to Wales" was the subject dealt with on. Monday 'I cven'ing. The chair was occupied by the Rev. ?\ C. Roberts. For the amrma.tive Mr. W\ H. Roberts, The Old Post Office, spoke. Mr. J. Smith Williams arguing in the negative. The diiscussion that followed proved highly interest- ing. MUTUAL IMPROVEMENT SOCIETY.— To what extent should local trade be sup- ported? was the'subject of d'&ba.te on Wednes- day eveming, The opener was Mr. 0. R. Hughes, B.A., County School, and the chair was occupied by Mr. J. D. Jones. BRYN MCRFYDD CHARITIES.—The trKmey in connection with these charities was distributed this week by Messrs. John Berrv and Councillor Jothn, Williams on behalf at the tru'steea. Ab<)ut 160 persons were the recipients I of small money gifts. TEMPERANCE.—A meeting of the Tempar- ance Union was held on Friday afternoon at Horeb Vestry Room, Miss Jones, Ty'nvcaea.u, presiding. The TH'oceeddfngs were opened by Mrs. Thomas, Station-road, rolI'owirLg which an interesting account of the recent conference held at Abergele was given by Mrs. Williams, Preswylfa, and Mrs. Rowlands. A solo was ren.de.red by Mrs. Mar.' Thomas, and Mrs. Wil- lia'ms. Gwynfa, accompa.Tuied. The meeting was closed by Mrs. Williams. The programme was .a.rran.ged. by Mrs. Roberts, Llys Myfyr, and Mrs. William: Council School.

LLANGERNYW. POLITICAL. Sir Herbert Roberts, Bart., addressed an enthusiastic meeting at the LIan- gemyw Pchool on Wednesday night. His candi- dature was also supported in a felicitous speech by Lady Roberts, by a stirring speech by Mr Wm. Jones, M.P. for Arvon, and by a vote of confidence passed by the meeting, proposed by Mr J. R. Wil- Hams, J.P., and seconded by Mr Wm. Williams, Llwynllydan. The Rev. Cynwyd Williams, LIan- rwst, also addressed the meeting. We understand that another Liberal meeting will again be held on the eve of the Election. LECTURE.—Professor Henry Jones, M.A., Ll.D., Glasgow, on Monday night delivered a most in- teresting lecture on his recent Eastern tour at the L!angernyw School. The chairman was Mr J. R. WUMams, J.P. In spite of the snowy weather, the schoolroom was full. The proceeds went in aid of the C.M. new chapel funds. DEATH.—The death occurred last week of Catherine Anne Jones, Bodunig.at the early age of 16 years. Deceased was blind from infancy. The burial took place on Saturday afternoon at Pandy Tudur C.M. Cemetery.

:c,;o;Y<: ? W IE: All our Customers a very Merry Xmas and a Bright New -6 Year, and thank then1 for their patronage in the past, and respectfully beg their ctistoi-n again in the future. Beicg the Drapery House in the Vale of Conway, I kN,, ehave special facilities for giving that cOlllplete satisfaction alxvays, which has won for us our huge trade, and- we are COI1- fiden t that we are able to do still better in the New Year. W. S. Williams r w I General and Fancy Drapers, Household Furnishers, Dressmakers and Milliners, Gents' Outfitters, '———"— LOMSOM HOUSE) LLANRWST. .,r- ")_ y;?/ 1-

BETTWS-Y-COED. WEATHER OBSERVATIONS AT BETTWS-Y-COED. For the week ending Saturday, Dec. t8th, 1909. Mean Maximum (in 43 Mean Minimum (In shade) 35 7 Highest in shade. 5° in shade 29 Maxii-nuin in the sun 55 Bright sunshine.°?s.tm. Meanamonntofcloud. 81 '4 per cent. DR. HUGH WATSON fox. Ubserver. FOOTBALL.—The Swallows entertained the Llanrwst Albions on Saturday, an interesting game resulting in a draw of two go.als each. The Swallows an Monda-.v intend to participate in the football competition to be held at Hethesda on that ilay. TEMPERANCE.—Mr. W. Jo.nes, M.P., on Sunday evening, at the BrynmaAvr C.M. chapel, gave An address on temperance. MOELWYN CHOIR.—This well-known cho'r gave an entertainment at the Girls' School on Thursday evening Mr. C. F. Davey being in the chair. The programme was well sustained, and was much appreciated by the audience.

GLAN CONWAY. COURTSHtP AND MARRIAGE."—Th'.s was the title of an amusing lecture delivered by Mr W. 0. Jones, Aber, in the National School, on Thursday, to a large audience. The chair was taken by Councillor J. E. Conway-Jones, Conway. The proceeds were in aid of the funds of the Ty Celyn Wesleyan chapel. TO OUR READERS.—To Prevent disappoint- me'nt. our readers are requested to give their orders for copies off the V\eekly News to our sole agent at Glan Conway, Mr. Roberts, the Post Office. NcAwiths.,tan;ding the extra sup- ply sent last week, every copy was sold out on Thursday night. GUILD OF LADY WORKERS.—In our Lla-nrwst account in the last issue of work dcme by this Guild, an error has crept in whereby it was reported that books were given by the lady workers, whereas it should have been boots. DISTRIBUTION OF PRIZES.—Mrs. C. B. Jones-Mortimer distributed the prizes to the day school children yesterday (Wednesday) after- noon, a full report of which will appe-ar in our next issue. FUNERAL OF MRS. HUGHES, PANTY. I FRITH.—Amidst general manifestations of mourning, the funeral of one of the most re- spected iruhabitiants took place at St. Ffraid's Churchyard on Thursday afternoon. There was a large attendance of the "-eneral public, and amongst the ministers who ofhciated were the jRev. Evan Davies, Trefriw, Rev. 0. CTa.ia.nvdQ Williams, Roe W.en, and the Rev. T. M. Jones, Co-lwyn Bay. LIBERAL MEETING.—A Liberal meeting in support of the ca.ndidatu.Te of Sir Herbert Ro- berts, Bart., M.P., was held last night (Wedirnes- day) at the Bryn Ebenezer Chapel. The meet- irhg Wi3.s addressed by the candidate, Mr. Gomjer Roberts, J.P., C.C., a'nd others. A report of the proceedintgs will. appear in our next issue. H.M. INSPECTOR'S REPORT ON THE DAY SCHOOL.—"The work in t'his depart- ment is carried on under great dimoulties, in- volvjng much strain on teachers and scholars. NotwithsitandjLTitg th eddfE.culties with which Mr. Lewis and his staff have to contend, the instruc- tion still fully deserves the high praise given to it in the last report by H.M. Inspector, Mr. L. J. Roberts. That work of such. high quality continues to be done under these circumstances is due to careful and intelligenjt teaching', to special skijful organisation, and to excellent discipline.—The above report is made by H.M. Inspector, Dr. WillLams, who was recently ap- pointed Senior Inspector for the. district in suc- cffiSlÍon to Mr. L. J. Roberts, M.A. This addii- tio'n.al test to the good work of the school ought to bp convincing.

TREFmW. LIBERALISM.—Mr. W. Jones, M.P., .ad- dressed a successful meeting of the electors at the Public Hall on, Thursday evening, when he dealt with the current political topics a.t'ssue. Amongst the other speakers were the Rev. Henry Jones, wtho presided, Messrs. D. GriSiitfh Davies, Bethesda, and T. R. Williams. On the motic'n of the Rev. Evan Davies, seconded by Mr. T. R. Williafms, a vote of con&de'nce in the Member was adopted, amd on the motion of Mr. R. H. WilHa-ms, seconded by Mr. R. E. Thomas, a vote of thanks was accorded the speakers. PROGRESSING.—Mr. R. Williams, Blacn- na.nt.. who recenftly underwent an operation at a Liverpool hospital, is ?regressing favourably. REMEMBERING THE POOR.—Miss Ev&ns, Pandy, has distributed, tea amcns-st several poor viÍdow in memory of her late brother.—Miss Bucknill, Hill Side, has also remembered the poor of the village. THE SCHOOLS.—The Rev. Henry Jones pre- sided at a meeting of the managers of the Coun- cil School, on Tuesday eveni-n?. who-H. Mr. R. Roberts, the head mast" repoT-Led that the rhet proceeds of the entertainment hefid on Thuraday evening amounted to fS 7s. SYzd., which oovered the sum required by the County Educ.atiofn Authority to piovid)€ a piano for the s.choo;l. Mr. L. J. Roberts, H.M. Inspector, submitted, the followin.g report upon his visit to the school on Dece-mber ist:—Mixed depa-rtment: This school; continues to do very creditable work. Ttue headmaster's own class (Staindards HI. ,a,nd IV.) is taught with thoroughness and intelligence in all subjects. A great improveme'nt has been eliected in the teaching of English by paying special attention to conversational lessons in every class. The readinig of the 4th and 5,th standards is particularly good. A profper amount of time is given to silent reading in the first cLass and the children encouraged to reproduce on paper in their own words the substance of the passages read. The history and arithmetic syllabus of t.be school will be considerably im- proved by the adoption of the suggestions dis- cussed with the assistant master on the day of inspection.—Infants' division: This division is pleasantly and well taught. All the lessons are .given in a bright and careful manner. The Kilidergarte'n. exercises were good. The head- master and staff were congratulated on the ex- cellent report submitted by the inspector.

LLANFA!RFECHAN, MUSICAL.—At the Bangor branch of the London College of Music ex-aminations held last week Miss Myfanwyjobson, Brook Cottage, a pupil of MissM. V. McClement, A.L.C.M., maenmawr, was successful in passin" the inter- mediate grade, gaining a first-class pass cer- tificate. RECTOR'S SOCIAL.—A very successful social evening was held in the Public Hall on Tuesday evening, when there was a Large at- tendance. THE LETTER MAIL.—Owing to the mail van which carries the mails to Llanfairfechan being snowed up between Conway and Pen- m.aenmawr on Wednesday morning the delivery of the morniing letters wajs not accomplished until Late in the day. FANCIERS' SUCCESS.—Messrs. Jorss and Polling were successful exhibitors with pigeons at the Ru-thin Fur and Feather Society's show on Thursday.

PENMACHNO. ACCIDENT.—During blasting operations at the Rhiwfachno Quiarry. on Thursday, Hugh Parry Roberts, PantySynon, met with a serious .accident. Dr. Williams and hi;s assistant, Dr. ILott, were summoned, and afttehded to' the man's injuries, but his condition remains criti- cal. SALEM (C.M.) LITERARY SOCIETY.—At thi: Society on Friday evening, under the pre- sidency of the Rev. T. J. James, an able paper was read on Dr. Tohnson" by Mr. F. 0. Jones, headmaster of the Council School. A SERIOUS ACCIDENT.—A very serio-us ac- cident occurred at the Penmaobno Slate Quarry on Thursday afternoon. While Mr. Hugh P. Roberts. Fucbes Goch, was preparing for b.Lasit- inig the charge somehow or other eXDLodied and threw him from. ten to fifteen yards into the midat of atones and rubbish. His fellow-work- men ran to his asais'tance, v..en it was fo'u'nd that he was very severely injured. He was medically treated by Drs. Williams and Illot, and still lie's in a critical condition. Two or three others had< a miraculouis escafoe. OBITLIARY.—We regret to announce the death of Mrs. Ellen Jones, Chapel House, Rhydymeirch, who passed away in her 79th year. She had been caretaker of Rhydy- meirch Chapel for manv years. She was in- terred on Saturday at Salem Cemetery, when a large number of relatives and friends turned up to pay her the last tribute. The Rev. T. J. Ja.me-s, Penmachno, ofnciated at the house and at the graveside. On Monday afternoon, after a very lontg and painful illness, the death of Mr David Jones, Hafod-y-Fraith, took place. LIBERAL DEMONSTRATION—On Satur- day .evening, at the Public Hall, under the aus- pices of the Penmaohno Liberal Assoc.ia.tion, an sia I enthusiastic meetin. was held. The chair was occupied by the Rev. W. Llioyd Davies. Mr. E. Davies Jones, solicitor, gave a thorough illms- t.ratinjg speech on the Budget, and the Rev. T. Gwilym Roberts gave a sLashing attack on the House of Lords, and the Tory party. Mr Hugh Huglies, Llys Caradoc, proposed the folLowing resolution.: —" That this meeting strongly con- demns the action of the House Off Lcxrds in throwing out every important measure brought out by the present Government, such as the Education Bill and the Licensing- Bill, which the country called for in the General Election o<f 1906, and that it is by now quite evident that no measure of social reform nor Diaestablish- ment for Wales can be carried without curtail- ing the powers 0(f the Lco-ds; a.nd that we be- lieve that the present crisis calls on us to stand moTe firmly than ever for the Liberal principles, and that we should do our utmost to return the present Government into power with a crushing rr4ajority. The resolution was supposed by Mr. John Williams., Commerce House, and passe.d with acclamation. Mr. William Jones, M.P. for the division, "I,ve a most inspirin. ad- dres<s on the social problem before the present Government came into power, and showed clearly the social effects of the Budget. Mr. D. Williajns, Chester House, proposed the follow. ing resolution:—"That this meeting begs to thank fr. William Jones, M.P., for his "great service's to the county, to Wales, and to the Liberal cause throughout the kin.gdom, and that we do T.'tnanimo.usty pass a vote of confidence in him. and pLedge ourselves to do all we can to give him an honourable return in the coimin.g election." This was seconded by Mr. Henry was elected trea.gureT of the party, and Mr. W. Grif&th Evans, Bron Dderw, as secretary. Roberts'. Mr. John Williajns, Commerce House,

GYFFIN. SOAR WESLEYAN CHAPEL.—Sendees for next Sunday:—10 a.m., Mr. Richard Williams, Colwyn Bay; 6 p.m., Rev. John Wes?ley Hughes, Colwyn Bay. RUMMAGE SALE.—On Tuesday a very suc- cessful rummage sale was held in the Siloh C.M. Chapel Schoolroom, Gyffin, the proceeds of which were devoted in aid of the Building Fund. There was a large assortment of useful articles, and these were readily bought up. Tea and refreshments were also provided at a nominal charge.

TALYBONT. GRAND CONCERT.—One of the best con- certs he)d in the district for many years was held at the Council Schso!, on Saturday evening, under the presidency of Mr Wm. Edwards. Boderw, Conway, who gave a handsome donation towards the funds. Though we are fortunate in having excellent vocqfists in the localitv, audiences like to get a change, and this time all the artistes with one exception made their first appearance at Tat- ybont. After a pianoforte solo by Miss Potter, Mr Evan Jones, Cape! Curig. and Mr D. Pryce Davies, Penmachno, got the audience into splendid humour by their spirited rendering of Plant y Cedyrn Mr Lewis sang Yr Hen Gerddor and Oni byddai'n haf o hyd in very fine style, and in answer to an encore to the latter, sang Car- tref fy Nghalon Mr Pryce Davies gave an ex- ceUent rendering of Y Marchog and Carlref" and as an encore gave Lead, Kindly Light"; Miss Myrtle Jones gave a very good account of her se]fin"TheEncnantress" and "Gyda'r Wawr"; Miss Louie James, R.A.M.. London, put herself on good terms with the audience with Y Gardotes Each" and simply captivated it with April Morn," on being recalled she gave an enchanting rendering of Gwalia Dios," but the audience was still not satisfied, and she had to appear again, she also did her parts exceedingly well in the duett Y Llaethferch a'r bugait," with Mr Pryce Davies, and in the trio "ODduw bydd drugarog" with Mr Lewis and Mr Davies, but the climax was reached when she and Mr Lewis simple brought down the house with the duett Hywel a Blodwen Mr Lewis and Miss Myrtle Jones also a&ng Life's dream is o'er." Miss Annie Biodwen Jones sang Bwthyn yr Amddifad in a very pleasing manner, and the Misses Jones, Maenan, gave a very good dialogue. Miss Potter, Primrose Bank, presided at the piano in 2n excellent manner. In the inter- val the President delivered a very appropriate and elevating address. After a most hearty vote of thanks was passed to the chairman and artistes, the meeting was brought to an end by the singing of"Hen\Mad fy Nhadau," Mr. Davies leading, and "God Save the King," Miss Louie Jaies leading. The proceeds were in aid of the C.M. Chapel debt fund.

A Dundee merchant has contributed £10,000 to the Budget League for electioneering purposes.

Fit, Style, and Quality Guaranteed. I \'1'1 Suitings, and Over- Tailor- made for Winter I COSTUMES VJear. from 2t Guineas Hats, Ties, upwards. Caps and I' Gloves. ?''?-????-??.——' ?- ? J- 6DWARDS&-SON, ? L LLANFAIRFECHAN.

St. Asaph County School. DISTINGUISHED MEN AT PRIZE-DAY CEREMONY. A SUCCESSFUL YEAR. The St. Asaph County School prize-day cere- mony on Friday afternoon was rendered note- worthy by the spectacle of two well-known men —one a novelist, the other a scientist—engaged in a denunciation of books. They were Mr. Stanley J. Weyman, of Ruthin, and Professor Boyd Dawkins, of Manchester. The former had been invited to address the boys and the gather- ing of parents and friends, and the latter came as a visitor with Mrs. WIHiams-Wynn. ofCefn, and was catied upon to speak after Mr. Weyman s address. The chair was, in the unavoidabte absence of the Bishop of St. Asaph (Chairman of the Governors) and of Mr. Peter Roberts (the Vice-chairman), occupied by Mr. P. P. Pennant, whose daughter presented the prizes and certifi- cates. Mr. J. W. Summers. Chairman of the Fiintshire County Council, also supported the Chairman on the platform. Letters regretting the inabitity of the writers toattend were received from Mr. W. G. C. Glad- stone, of Hawardet] Castie Colone! and Mrs Howard, ofWygfair; Mrs Campbeil, ofG!an)!yn Major and Mrs Birch, of Maesehvy Mrs C. Lewis, of Plas-yn-Cwm Mr and Mrs Chas. Wit- ):ams, of Ery!, and Miss Nesta WiHiams; Mrs A. Heaton. of Bryn Arthur; Professor Henry Jones, of Glasgow University Mr and Mrs Grimths. of Plas Newydd, trefnant; Mr PL Titby, of Rhyl Mr 0. M. Edward, Chief In- spector of the Board of Education (Wflsh De- partment) Professor Anwyl, of Aberystwyth the Ven. Archdeacon and MrsEvans Miss Wat- kinDavies; Mr. Edwin Morgan, of Cae Gwyn; Miss Williams, of Clwydfa; Mr and Mrs Watts, Bronwvlfa the Rev. Canon Trevor Owen, Bod- elwyddan. THE HEADMASTER'S REPORT. The Headmaster, Mr E. Mainer, in the course of his report, stated The numbers on the school ro)l for the terms ending Christmas )oo8, Easter tooo, Ju)y 1009, and Christmas tooo have been 42, 39, 35, and 43 It is thus seen that after Christmas 1008 we were on the down grade, and I feared that we might commence the current school year with a tess number than at the commencement of last year. However, this term there has been a record number of entries, which has brought our roll-ca)) up to 43-one more than a year ago. Most of the new boys are about 12 years of age, and have therefore come in early enough to derive full benefit from the education afforded by a secondary school, if they only stop long enough. It is futile to expect any tasting benefit from a career in a secondary school that Is limited to two years. It Is urgent in the interest of a pupil that he should be encouraged to enter the second- ary school as soon as he is sufficiently advanced to profit from the training and instruction in i', and to stay on to complete the full course of the schoo!. The most notewotthy events of the current term have been the visits of Mr 0. M. Edwards, the Chief Inspector of the Welsh Department of the Board of Education, and of three inspectos of the Central Welsh Board—Mr Owen Owen, the chief inspector and Messrs Hammond Robin- son and Longselon. The two last-named met the Governors and discussed the state ot the schoo!. Their detailed report is not to hand, but it Is per- haps perniissibte to mention that the Governors were good enough to felicitate me on the general tenour of the inspectors' remarks. During the school year which ended with Juiy, we had no candidate working at the Honours stage of the Centra) We)sh Board Scheme. A. G. Paynter who had become a Student Teach- er and who had aiready gained an Honours Cer- tincate in too? devoted the year to the study of English Literature and was successful in qualifying for a pass in English Literature and Essay in the London University Inter- mediate Art Examination. Paynter is now a student at Reading University Coltege and is reading for the final London B.A. I had hoped to send in t boys for the Central Wetsh Board Examination, but in the course of the year, Frank E. Hoves Roberts, the head boy of the VL left to enter a London Insurance onice, and Aiyn W. Thomas and Arthur Jones, of Form V. left to pursue drapery and engineering callings, so that our candidates were reduced to 3 essaying the Senior Certificate Stage and 5 the Junior. Of the three Senior candidates, T. Lewis Jones proved successful in gaining a Senior Certificate. He has thereby qualified for exemption from the Preliminary Examination of the Incorporated Law Society, and he proposes in due time to adopt the legal profession as his calling in iife. Our olher two candidates, to the dissappomt- ment of the staff, who thought that the fortunate recipient was not superior, if at at!, totheuntucky aspirants, faited to earn certificates. One of the unfortunate candidates passed in seven subjects, but came down in the obligatory mathematics. although he averaged 35 per cent on these three subjects, and the other missed a. certificate by a very few marks in French, although his average was 39 per cent. on written work and 57 per ce:it. in conversation. The 6ve junior candidates Donald Prycc Hudson, aged 14; W. E. Fowles, aged :6; Russeit Lt. M. Hoyd, aged 13; Cyril Recs England, aged [6; Robert Wiiiiams, aged all gained certincates. Hudson obtained distinc- tions in English, Latin, French, and drawing. Engtand was debarred by age from distinction. but gained qualifying marks in French and drawing. Fowles was in a similar case. or he would have gained distinction in arithmetic. French and drawing. Lioyd narrowly missed distinction in arithmetic. The reports of the examiners were highly creditable. We did better in languages, English, French and Latin, than in the other subjects, but even so we may congratulate ourselves on the boys doing so well all round. The junior drawing is deserving of special mention, ail the papers were marked "excellent" with the exception of one which was marked ''good." Chemistry gained greater praise than last year. Our one pupil teacher, Stanley Roberts, did not take the Central Welsh Board Examination, but sat for the Preliminary examination of the Elementary Teachers' Certificate of the Board of Education. He maintained our record at St. Asaph of unbroken success in this examina- tion. The staff examined the boys who were not sent in for external examination, and placed Ivor Wynne Grimths first in form Vb. Haroid Meredith Jones first in Form IV. S. E. Thomas first and G. J. Duncan second in form HI. In games Robert Verrier Jones was eiected secretary, and John Vaughan Jones captain. The !QOQ cricket season was the most enthusiastic we have had. There was a keen competition for the bat given by CoL Williams \Vynn, of Dolben, and for the bail presented by Mrs. Howard, of Wygfair. A G. Paynter won the bat with an average of to ?, and W?. E. Fowles the bat), with an average of 4-1, whilst F. 0. Rhodes, the vice- captain, was a good second. John Vaughan Jones made a keen captain, and the school won 6 and lost 6. In football, R. V. Jones was elected captain, and F. Lewis Jones succeeded to the post of secretary. Trevor Donne Rhodes and W. E. Fowles have been the pride of the team, and F. Lewis Jones has been good in goal. Before I come to the old boys, I would mention that the school, In common with St. Asaph and the County, mourned the loss of Dr. Easterby, who for uowards of 40 years was head master. By the courtesy of Mr W. Dense Easterby, he and the staff were permitted to form part of the funeral cortege. It wonid be specially appropri- ate to perpetuate the memory of Dr. Easterby in connection with the school by an Easterby section of the school library, or an annual prize or leaving Scholarship. I hope the old boys who cherish the name of the Doctor will do something In this way. Two old boys have this year completed their University course with distinction. They are

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Arthur Gordon Robinson and Robert Percy Jones. Robinson entered Birmingham University direct front this school, and after a highiy creditable career obtained this July a jst Division in the B.Sc. (Civil Engineering). Percy Jones pursued the course qualifying- for the profession of Veterinary Surgeon at Glasgow and Liverpool University CoHeges. He had an uninterrupted coutse, and qualified at the minimum age. In the 3'd year's course he secured the medal in Comparative Pathology, Morbid Anatomy and Bacteriology. The Government of Cape Colony have engaged his services, and he commences. life with a total stipend which exceeds that of any head master of a County Schoot in our neigh bOll .-hood. Edward Hesketh Roberts is pursuing his medical career at University Cotlege, London, and is futfnting his bright promise at school. Ernest Liewelyn Lioyd is justifying the En- trance Scholarship at Aldenham that he gained from this school. Wiitiam Kenrick Tilly Carse. after a short course at Chelsea Polytechnic, has entered the engineering works of Messrs Crompton, of Chehnsford. I think, tadies and gentlemen, that the school Chehnsford. I think, tadies and gentlemen, that the school is justified by its present and past pupils. There have been no changes in the staff. There is not a member of the staff who is not keen in the dis- charge of his duties. I can but repeat that the St. Asaph County School seeks to maintain an emcient staff, and thereby to do worthy services- to the Principality and the country at large. Ours. is a smail school, and not every boy can excei in scholarship, but here we endeavour to d:?w out to the fu!i ihe latent abihty of a pt'pii, a<td this we can hope to do to a greater extent than is possible at a larger school. PRIZES AND CERTIFICATES LIST. Featherstone, Lewis Jones Senior Certificate in Centra! Welsh Board in 6 subjects. Donald 'ryce Hudson Junior Certificate Central Weish Board in t subjects, with distinctions in English Language, Latin, French (convcrsationa.1 power)< and Drawing. Witiiam Edward Fowles Junior Certificate Central Welsh Board in to subjects, including French with conversational power. Cyrit Rees England: Junior CertincH.te Centrat Welsh Board in to subjects, inciudirig French with conversational power. Russell Li. M. Lloyd Junior Certificate Central Weish Board in 9 stibjects. Robert Ivillial)ls Junior Coltifi- cate Centri-d Welsh Board in 7 subjects, :nc!uding French with conversational power. Ivor Wynne Grifnths Form Vb, Midsummer, H}0I:1. prize. T. Verrier Jones Form Vfa, prize, Christrna.s, too<). T. H Har:!s: Form V., prize, Christmas, ]Qo<). S. E. Thomas: Form IV., prize, Christmas, toco Form III., Midsummer, tooc), prixe. G. J. DLiric;,ii Foftn IIL. Midsummc., t<yx!, prize. T. G. Soper: Form HI., Christmas, tQOf), prize. Harold LynH and Haroid Fogies: Fo!:n III., equal 2nd, Christmas, prize. CRICKET PpiZRS.—A. G. Paynter, cncket bat,. presented by Co). Williams Wynne, D.S.O. W. E. Fowle.s, cricket bal! presented by Mrs. Howard. ?8 wickets at an average cost ot ?'t rMfi.s.