The North Wales Weekly News

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MR. LLOYD GEORGE'S BUDGET. THE WELSH CHANCELLOR is to be cordially congratulated upon the circumstances under which he re-introduced his Budget on Tuesday, and upon its reception in the House of Commons. Even his severest critic, Mr. Austen Chamber- lain, himself an ex-Chancellor, had nothing but Praise for the statesman whose proposals he has so long and so strenuously opposed. Mr. Lloyd George has triumphed, and by his own triumph he has gained a great and enduring victory for Free Trade finance. It is not necessary now to go into the history of the great controversy which began with the presentation of the his- toric Budget on April 29th of last year, or of the ability with which the Chancellor defended its proposals for six trying months, or of the un- constitutional action of the Lords in rejecting the Measure in November last, or of the financial confusion which has resulted from their irrespon- sible action. All these things are common knowledge. What is most deserving of com- ment now is the prospects of the Budget becom- ing law, and it is gratifying to find that those prospects are exceedingly bright. The Budget will pass, as the electors so decisively demanded in January, and with its coming into force will be inaugurated such a period of social reform as has rarely, if ever, been known in this coun- try. Yes, the Budget will pass, and its passing means a fairer and brighter future for the toil- ing masses of this country. We join in the uni- versal congratulations to the Welsh Chancellor upon his brilliant achievement on behalf of the cause of progress. -c

PERSONAL AND SOCIAL. It is stated on good authority that Miss Hughes, a wealthy Bangor lady, who died Last week, has left Bryn Menai, her fine residence uverlooking the Menai Straits, at Bangor, as a Home of Rest for Queen's Jubilee Nurses. She has also ledt sums of money for Bangor Cathe- dral, St. James' Church, Bangor, and tor various charitable objects. < We regret to record the death of a well-known Welsh clergyman, the Rev. T. Llewelyn Wil- liams, Rector of Machynlleth, which took place alter a very short illness at Trefnant Rectory, Denbigh, where he was on a visit to his friend, the Rector of the parish, the Rev. W. D. Wil- liams. Mr. Williams went to Trefnant last week, and was taken suddenly ill. It was found that a blood vessel had been ruptured in the brain, and the patient passed away carliy on. Monday morning. The funeral took place at Trefnant on Wednesday. The Marquis of Anglesey, who celebrated his twenty-fifth birthday by standing as godfather to his little niece, the Hon. Victoria Talbot, ^ucceded his cousin as sixth marquis just a month before his twentieth birthday. His father was the late Lord Alexander Paget, third son o-f the fourth marquis, and his mother was the younger daughter of the second Viscountess Coanberniere. Lord Anglesey (adds, the Even- ing Standard ") is one of a family of two sons and two daughters, his heir-presumptive being! his brother, Lord Victor Paget. Both sisters are future countesses. They were married in. the same y ear—1904. On Thur.-day afternoon a marriage which aroused great interest in religious circles in Mold took place at Bethel Welsh Congrega- tional Church. The contractintg parties were Mr. F. Tompson, who is in the Civil Service. at Cheltenham, and Miss May Roberts, eldest daughter of the pastor of the church, the Rev. T. Roberts, who is the Secretary of the Den- bighshire and Flintshire Congregational Union, and who i-s orue of the oldest ministers in the Connexion. The ceremony was conducted by the Rev. Peris Wrilliarns, of Wrexham, assisted bv the Rev. W. Morgan, English Congrega- tional minister, Mold. The bride, who has been engaged as a teacher in secondary schools at Wrexham and Cardiff, was given away by her father, and her sister, Miss A. P. Roberts, acted as bridesmaid. After the ceremony Mr. S. Evan-s, the organist, played Mendelssohn s Wedding March." The presents were numerous, and included handsome gifts from members of Bethel, Sunday School. The funeral, of the much-respected Rector of I.1antfiha:n,ge1-y-Penant, in Carnarvonshire—the la/te Rev. T. Augustus Jlonse—took place on Wednesday, the 13th inst., in the churchyard ,)f the parish of which he was incumbent. The service in the house of the deceased was taken bv the Rev. D. Collwym Morgan, Rector of liolbenmaen, and the Venerable Archdeacon Morgan, of Banigor, and in the church and by the graveside by the same and the Rev. D. Andrew Jones, Rector of Llandegai, and the Ven. Archdeacon Lloyd Jones, off Merioneth. The pall bearers were the Rev. J. P. Lewis, Rector of Llarrystuindwy the Rev. D. Collwyn Morgan, Rector of Dolbenmaen; the Rev. J. ic) rg Davies, Rector of Llanarmon,; and the Rev. D. P. Thomas, Vicar of Corns. Besides the above, the Rev. Hughes, Penisa'rwaen; the Rev. R. Hughes Portmadoc; the Rev. Hugh Williams, Ynyscynhaiam; the Rural Dean (Vicar of Portmadoc) the Rev. J. J. Davies, Rector of Llanfrothen the Rev. R. P. Hughes, Bangor, and the Rev. D. Rees, Llan- rug, attended the funeral. The deceased gentle- man was laid to rest in the presence of a Large number of the parishioners. Much sympathy is felt for the widow and her relatives. The funeral sermon was preached on Sunday after- noon by the Rector of Dolbenmaen.

JVEEK BY JVEEK. As Miss Margaret Tennant Mrs. Asquith elec- trified London with her beauty. But of all the compliments paid her she appreciated none so much as that of a sailor on board the late Sir Donald Currie's yacht. It was during a cruise to Norway, the party including Mr. Gladstone. One morning the statesman, a.nd Miss Tennant were promenading the deck when they paused to talk with a sailor. "Are you married? Miss Tennant asked. The sailor answered, Yes, ma'am, I'm sorry to say that I am." On a bright summer morning (says the "'Worksop Guardian") a visitor was motoring with a young lady, and by a stream they got out to gather flowers. After a while a boy came came up and said, Hey, mister, is that your girl over there? Yes, I suppose so," said the man. Well, tell her to go home," said he. Us fellers wants to go in. swimmin' He told the youtig lady of this odd request, but she had not yet finished her bouquet, and she said, with a laugh, he must tell,tihe boys she wouldn't look. She'd shut her eyes. This they were duly told. And they consulted gravely on. it. Then the spokesman returned and said: The fellers says they dassent trust heT." Sabbath desecration is no new thing in, Wales. So far back as 1839 Mr. C. Redwood, in his book on The Vale of Glamorgan," which cre.ated a great stir at the time for the fearl-ess way in which well-known. people were put through the mangle," wrote that On a fine Sunday evening they collect in the churchyards, which you may see filled with persons Off all ages at various amusements—the boys and girls gambolling amon-, the tombs, while the elderly folk form a group and gossip over the affairs of the neighbourhood, or may be observe on the performances of the younger fellows. Some- times, indeed, they will even turn out wiith the youngsters at a game of ball against the church tower." Quite the best thing in this month's "Strand" is this story —A simple-minded youth was driv. mg along a bush road with a oart piled high with hay. Just opposite a house by the roadside a wheel came off, and the load of hay toppled over on to the track. The owner of the house came out to see, what was the matter. That's a bad job," said he to the driver, who was sad- ly surveying the mess. Yes," said the youth, and added, Pa will be mad." Never mind," said the other. "\Tome in and have a drink, and we will fix it up." The young man hesi- tated, but at last went in, remarking once more, My! Pa will be mad." After a few drinks and a smoke they sallied forth to put matters right, the youth ejaculating once more, as he gai'.ed at the wreck "ly word Pa will be mad." Oh, never mind pa," said the other he isn't here." "Dunno so much about that," said the sou. He was riding on top." One of the most remarkable usages off the ancient Welsh, derived from high antiquity, was for the son to take the Christian, name of his father for his own surname. This custom pre- vailed until comparatively a recent date in the mountains of Glamorgan and in, the adjoining counties of Brecknock and Monmouth. After the incorporation of England and Wales, in the time of Henry VIII., Judge Mostyn and other persons of consequence in North Wales recom- mended it to the inhabitants to adopt regular and permanenit surnames after the nianner of the English. The chief reason for urging this request was to prevent that confusion, which under the ancient system was always occurring in the law courts. Many heads of families took the names of their own houses, estates, or places of abode, especialLy in North WTales. Others adopted whatever the names of their fathers happened to be and fixed them as permanent appellations in the family.

SA Y/NGS OF THE WEEK. MR. E. G. HALLAM. Most of us are out when fortune knocks at our doors.—At Barnsley. » MR. WILLIAM BINGHAM. Those who don't drink don't die so iast.-At the Society for the iStudy of Inebriety. COUNCILLOR NORMAN CHAMBERLAIN. There is nothing so hopeless as a cause which everybody is agreed about.—At Birmingham. MR. T. W. HEADLAM. Of all subjects of study Greek is the most unsuitable to schoolboys.—In a Board of Edu- cation report. BISUOP THORNTON. The people of Lancashire have a great capacity for friendship, and for enmity also.—At Blackburn. MR. ISRAEL ZANGWILL. This capacity of ours for seeing our neigh- bours' sins is the chief bulwark of public virtue.—In Votes for Women." ELLA IlEPWORTH DIXON. All rn,e,i-at any rate, young men—have a perfectly different standard for their own and other people s sisters.—In the Sketch." < MR. J. J. HILL. The fashion of public extravagance is of all fashions the first and most easily imitated.— In the New York World." DR. A. RABAGLIATTI. Those who look on the nineteenth century with wisdom and insight see that it is a ruthless and very materialistic century.-At Bradford. REV. H. ANSON. The Church must not be content to act merely as an ambulance to pick up the wounded.-At Manchester.

News in Brief. The Holyhead District Council are applying for a motor-car speed limit. To the Holywell Board of Guardians on Fri-. day the death was reported of an old woman in the parisih of Brynford at the age of 99 years. 'The Chairman (Mr. James Prince) remarked that she was really an historic old lady, as she used to be the postman for the district. The Rev. W. Morgan (" Penfro "), Rector of Manafon, who for so many years was one of the most popular figures in the ) of Con- way, is taking a very active 'Interest in the scheme for raising a memorial to Gwallter Mechain, who was Rector of Manafon for thirty years. At the first meeting of Corwen Board of Guardians since the trienalial, election, at which all the forty-five members were present, it was decided to re-elected Mr. William lencerdd Wil. liams of Llarogollen, the well-known composer and conductor, as chairman. Mr. Thos. Thomas, of Corwen, was unanimously elected vice-chair- man" Mr Pentir Williams, the North Carnarvon- shire coroner, held an inquiry on Friday night into the circumstances of the death of William Tones Pen ram, Llanrug, who met with a fatal accident whilst working at the Dmorwic Ouarries, Llanberis. From the evidence it ap- peared that a bouldief of rock three or four tons in weight gave way and fell on Jones, who was crushed to death. The jury returned a verdict of accidental death. On Friday, at Mold, a meeting of the trustees and managers of 'the Mold Savings Bank was held for the purpose of considering a proposal to amalgamate with the Chester, Wrex- ham, and District Savings Bank. Mr. H. Good- man Roberts presided. It was decided that the amalgamation should take place. The general effect will be that the depositors in the Mold Bank will be granted better facilities through becoming attached to a larger organisation. Otherwise there will be few changes, andi the Mold Bank will still be managed by local trus- tees and managers. The Mold Savings Bank is 02 years old. The invested funds are about /30,000, which are all in Government securities. The balance of assets over liabilities is ;CI,400-

U.K.C.T.A. NORTH WALES BRANCH. To THE EDITOR OF THE Weekly News. Sir,-Kindly permit me a small space in your valuable paper to reply briefly to tie cntidsm of The Wanderer in a receiit issue, as his remarks therein contain gross inaccuracies. The North Wales Branch of the U.K.C.I.A., as your correspondence states, is composed of keen. business men who are alive to the neces- sity and to the sweet uses of advertisement, and have at all times courted every publicity, and freely acknowledge the assistance which the Press has rendered to the branch from time to time. The branch appreciates bold criticism from friends and opponents alike, but surely Wanderer (who evidently is in a position to ascertain certain facts) should endeavour to curb his boldness, in the absence of more accurate information,, before rushing into print. Let'me assure" Wanderer that no resigna- tions from the branch have (been received, and that he has certainly wandered, away from the truth in. stating this to be a fact. With regard to the pious resolution which he states was unanimously passed at the last Ex- ecutive meeting, well, all I can say is, that he must be endowed with a fertile brain and nchly blessed with great imaginative powers. Such a resolution was not even discussed, let alone passed, and he surely must know that the Executive have no power to act in such a matter. But the funniest part of the article is that which relates to our worthy and respected Chairman, whom he depicts sitting in the midst of a gathering of despondent members, cursing the iniquitous Press. This I quite agree would be extremely amusing if it were true, but un. fortunately it lacks the one essential element of truth. However, we are inclined to take his critic- ism kindly, knowing full well. that no grievance has ever been redressed, and no reform ever secured, without criticism, and, in this enlight- ened age, without the Press taking a full share in the work. Whatever view one may take of the wisdom or otherwise of discussing in a. pub- lic meeting such a thorny subject as the ex- cess luggage question," one fact, however, re- mains, and that is that an attempt was made to grapple with a much vexed question, and to try and get redressed an admitted and widely- recognised grievance. The last word has yet to be spoken on .this matter, as the whole question, is to be raised at the forthcoming conference of the Associa- tion, which is to be held at Hull during Whit- week, at which this branch will be duly re- presented. The North Wales, Branch of the U.K.C.T.A. is at any rate alive, and, in contrast to other moribund1 Associations, is at all times keenly ,n the alert in furthering the best interests Qf its members. Apologising for trespassing on yoir valuable space.-I am, &c., Colwyn Bay, T. G. HUMPHREYS, April 12th, 1910. Hon. Secretary.

I Llangernyw Parish Council Election. To the Editor of The Weekly News. Sir,—As a letter appeared in a Conservative paper under the heading Llangernyw Parish Meeting," signed by Colonel Sandbach, and as that letter stated that a poll was demanded by me, and supported by some ten ratepayers, I may explain that a poll was demanded by me, on account of the very unfair treatment the Progressive party received from the Tory party in March, 1907, it being also evident that it was their intention to carry things on the same lines this year. From the passing of The Parish Council Act," things used to be carried on in a friendly manner up to March of 1907. The Parish Council is made up of nine members- five nominated by the Liberals and Noncon- formists, and four by the Tory and Church party. When the Parish Meeting' was summoned for March, 1907, the Tory party attended in full strength, and at that meeting handed the Chair- man nine nomination papers, all representing their party, and the Progressive party handed the usual number of five, but on the voting at the Parish Meeting," the Tory party headed with all their members, so the Parish Coun- cil was made up of one party only, and no poll was demanded. I may also state that Colonel Sandbach took a very active part at this voting, and things were on clear party lines. There was a tenant of Colonel Sandbach's on the list of.the Progressive party, a respectable farmer, but he received no support from his landlord. In March of this year, eight nomination papers were handed in by the Conservative party, and six by the Progressives, and the voting of the Parish Meeting was as follows Nominated by Tory party- Mr. William Owen, Llannerch Felus. 28 Robert Evans, Bridge Inn 25 Henry J. Roberts, Shop, Llanger- nyw 25 Stephan Davies, Bont Sylltu 23 Thomas Evans, Henfryn 23 William Davies, Bryncynheulog 22 William Thomas, Cefn Craig 20 David Williams, Canol Llan 20 Nominated by Progessive party- Mr. William Davies, Penybryn. 19 John Jones, Waterloo Hill. 19 Edward O. Evans, Ty'ntwll 18 John Morris, Bryn Castell 18 David Williams, Llwyndu ucha 17 William Jones, Ty'nyffynnon. 16 The eight members of the Tory party headed the list. Though a poll was demanded, and sup- ported by a sufficient number of voters. Colonel Sandbach went on and gave his casting vote in favour of Mr. John Jones, Waterloo Hill-as two received equal votes, and had done so, for he was an old Parish Councillor. May I ask had Mr. John Jones been supported by Colonel Sand- bach in March of 1907 ? He had been a member of the Parish Council from the very commence- ment up to March, 1907, and made a full record for the twelve years. Two days after the Parish Meeting, Colonel Sandbach called upon me, and asked me to with- draw Mr. John Jones's name from the list, to which I did not agree, but had offered to reduce our six members to five, as usual. Later on, two of that party called upon Mr. John Jones himself, and stated that they were going to allow him to stand on the Parish Council on the con- dition that he had to bind himself to vote Colonel Sandbach to the chair, to which he answered That he had nothing whatever against Colonel Sandbach, but that he wanted free hands." Also, Mr. David Jones, Ty'nddol, offered to withdraw his name from the Rural District Council" in favour of Mr. Henry J. Roberts, The Shop, on condition that five members be allowed for the Progressives on the Parish Coun- cil as follows :— Parish Councillors- Liberal Party. Mr. Edward O. Evans, Ty'ntwll 117 William Davies, Penybryn 115 John Jones, Waterloo Hill. Ill William Jones, Ty'nyffynnon 108 John Morris, Bryn Castell 106 David Williams, Llwyndu ttcha' 103 Tory Party. Stephan Davies, Bontsylltu 76 Henry J. Roberts, The Shop. 74 William Thomas, Cefn Craig 63 Nine selected. Thomas Evans, Henfryn 60 David Williams, Canol Llan 59 Robert Evans, Bridge Inn 58 William Davies, Bryn Cynheulog 57 William Owen, Llanerch Felus 52 Rural District Councillors as follows:- Liberals. Mr. William Williams, Llwynllydan. 121 David Jones, Ty'nddol 107 Tory. Henry J. Roberts, The Shop 79 Two Liberals being old members of the Council. I am, &c., JOHN R. WILLIAMS. Llwyndu Isaf, Pandy Tudur, April 12th, 1910.

Conway Bridge. To THE EDITOR OF THE Weekly News. Sir,—As a constant reader of your valuable paper, I, amongst many others, am exceedingly grateful to the Conway Corporation for the great boon they have conferred upon the public by freeing the a.bove bridge for foot passengers. But I have noticed that several persons are using the bridge unnecessarily, especially child- ren, who I find are m the habit of climbing the bridge supports, besides doing other mischievous deeds. Therefore, I beg to warn their parents of the serious consequence that will happen to them if they go to the dangerous places. Hoping that this important matter wdll have their earnest consideration soon, so as to prevent future accidents.—I am, &c., ONLOOKER. Railways are the great battering rams which have done more to undermine the English re- gard for Suinday than anything else.—Mr. G. E. Chambers at Westminster.

CAKES AND PUDDINGS.—No. 23. The following recipe will make a cake about 2! lbs. in weight. It is a mixture which will be well liked by everyone, as it is most wholesome and delicious. VALENCIA CAKE. 1 packet of Cakeoma. 5 ozs. of Butter. 1 2 Eggs. 2 ozs. Blanched Sweet Almonds. Half a pound of Stoned Raisins. A third to half a glass of Milk. Method. Rub the butter into the Cakeoma until it is fine. Beat up the eggs and add them together with the milk and lightly mix then add the raisins, and almonds, and again mix lightly but thoroughly. Bake in a moderately warm oven. Next week a recipe for Jam Sandwiches. Cakeoma is sold only in 3-Jd. packets by Grocers 2 and Stores everywhere. Recipe book will be sent post free on request to Latham & Co., Ltd., Liverpool.

Abergele District Council. I ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN. A COUNCILLOR'S APOLOGY. I GAS BILL CHALLENGED. I The monthly and annual meeting of the Aber- gele and Pensarn Urban District Council was held in the Council Chamber on Monday even- ing. Those present were Messrs. Edward Wil- liams (last year's Chairman), H. E. Prichard (Vice-Chairman), W. P. Morris, J. Edwards (Tanyfron), Robert Roberts, G. H. Judson, Isaac Roberts, J. Hannah, Thomas Evans, J. Pierce, W. H. Jones, J. Edwards (Pensarn), Thomas Davies, Elias Evans, H. E. Thomas, G. Perkins, Isaac Morris, and W. J. Evans with the Clerk (Mr. E. A. Crabbe), and the Sur- veyor (Mr. M. R. Jones). ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN. Mr. H. E. Prichard proposed that Mr. Edward Williams be re-elected to the chair for another year. They would all agree that Mr. Williams had done his work in the past most admirably. Mr. G. Perkins seconded, adding that Mr. Williams had done his duty without fear or favour. The proposition was put to the meeting and carried unanimously amid applause. Mr. Williams, on taking the chair, said that he had felt thankful to the Council for having voted him their chairman for the first time last year, but words failed him to express his grati- tude to them for their further expression of good-will. It proved that he had given satis- faction, and that thev had some confidence in him. He hoped they would not be disappointed. He felt grateful to the Clerk for having sent to each member of the Council a report shewing the position in which they stood financially. On perusing that report they could not but feel gratified that, instead of a debit, they had a credit balance at the Bank to the amount of £179. Two years ago they were in debt to the extent of £ 210. He thought no Council in North Wales could boast of a better state of affairs- (applause),—and the ratepayers ought to feel thankful for it. During the year they had had an increase of six in the number of Councillors, and he felt sure this would be to the benefit of the town. That increase had been the cause of them being compelled for reasons of space to secure a new room, and it could not be disputed that the present Council Chamber was an ideal one, and a credit to the town. It had been truly said by many strangers who visited the district that Abergele was unquestionably one of the best lighted towns in the whole of North Wales. (Applause.) This was due to the sensible way the Council had conducted its business. They had not been afraid of spending a little money when the result of it meant the betterment of the town. They had only one thing to complain of, and that was the high price of gas. The street watering of late had improved to a very great extent. He hoped that this year would see the satisfactory settle- ment of the foreshore question. The district rate of 3s. was quite high enough for Abergele and Pensarn. (Applause.) He thought that the thanks of the Council was due to the various officials for the satisfactory way in which they had performed their arduous duties. They were all, no doubt, sorry to miss from their midst their lato Deputy Clerk, Mr. David Thomas, who had left them at least for a while. Each member of the Council would wish him every success. (Applause.) He (the speaker) would like to congratulate the Town Advertising Association for the admirable work it was doing in bringing the claims of Abergele and Pensarn, as holiday resorts, to the notice of English visitors. In some places similar Associations existed for the sole purpose of finding fault with the work of Town and other Councils, but the Abergele Association, he was glad to say, was working hand in hand with the Council, having only one object in view, viz., the exaltation of the dis- trict as a summer retreat. (Applause.) VICE-CHAIRMAN. On the motion of Mr. Judson, seconded by Mr. Isaac Morris, Mr. H. E. Prichard was re- elected Vice-Chairman. In returning thanks, Mr. Prichard said that he felt highly honoured. He could not let that occasion pass without extending a word of thanks to the members of the Finnce Com- mittee for the help they had given him as their Chairman during the last twelve months. The year's work of that Committee had been carried on without a single hitch. He would like it to be thoroughly understood by the Council and by the ratepayers that the Finance Committee took the greatest care in scrutinising all the ac- counts that came before them. In fact, their work was a credit to the whole Council. The financial position of the Council, as already alluded to, was highly gratifying, especially when it was remembered that they had spent a lot of money not estimated for, including the sum of £ 48 towards renovating the new Chamber. Great credit was due to the officials for helping them to keep within the bounds of the estimates. It was rather premature to speak of the rate, but he would venture to say that there was not a ratepayer in the town that would grumble about it if it was shown that the money was spent judiciously. (Applause.) COMMITTEES. The following Committees were re-elected en bloc. :-Finance, Sanitary (with Messrs. W. J. Evans and Thomas Evans added), Streets and Works (Mr. Thomas Evans added), Joint Burial Board (Messrs. Thomas Evans and H. E. Prichard added), and the Fire Brigade (Messrs. G. Perkins and W. J. Evans added). CLERK'S REPORT. A copy of this had been sent to each member of the Council, and on the motion of Mr. W. P. Morris, it was adopted, Mr. Morris adding that the Clerk was to be highly congratulated for such a concise, clear, and interesting report. RE-APPOINTMENTS. Dr. Lloyd Roberts, Colwyn Bay, was re-ap- pointed Medical Officer of Health at a salary of £30 per annum, and Mr. M. R. Jones (Surveyor) Inspector of Nuisances at a salary of [50 for the ensuing year. GALLOPING GEE-GEE Mr. H. E. Prichard May I ask if it is neces- sary for the horse attached to the watering-cart to gallop along the street with such a heavy load ? Mr. H. E. Thomas It is cruel the way that horse is worked. Mr. W. H. Jones I am glad to hear that the horse can gallop. Mr. W. P. Morris said that he was glad to notice that the street watering was now more satisfactory than it had been. There was no- thing to complain of about the men, the horses, or the carts. The discussion on the subject at the last meeting had had the desired effect. It was during that discussion that he (Mr. W. P. Morris) had, in the heat of the moment, called Mr. J. Pierce names, for which he was after- wards sorry, and for which he now tendered that gentleman an unreserved apology. He hoped bygones would be bygones, and that he and Mr. Pierce would henceforward work together amicably. (Lotxd applause.) Mr. J. Pierce There was really no necessity for Mr. Morris to apologise. Like every other Welshman, I am hot-blooded enough myself at times. At the same time, I am not thin- skinned, and I forget whatever epithets are used against me on leaving the Council Chamber. (Applause.) JUST LIKE THEM The Clerk read a letter from the Clerk to the Parish Council repudiating the liability of that body to contribute one-half of the sum of £ 220 needed for the widening of the entrance to the Cemetery. Mr. J. Edwards (Tanyfron), who is also a member of the Parish Council, explained that it was not the wish of that body to repudiate liability altogether. What they objected to was the paying of one-half of the cost. They were willing to pay their share pro rata according to the rateable value of the rural district, as com- pared with the urban district. He hoped the Urban Council would not abandon the scheme for that reason, for it would be fatal, because the improvement was a very necessary one. The Chairman said that he was surprised at the arguments which had fallen from the lips of Mr. Edwards. If the Urban Council was to pay pro rata, then it followed, of necessity, that they must have more representation on the Board (Hear, hear.) He hoped the Council would stick to the half-and-half demand-nothing more and nothing less. Mr. Isaac Morris and several other members said that when the matter was discussed by the Council at a previous meeting, it was impressed upon them that the Parish Council were pre- pared to pay half the cost of the improvement. (Several Voices Quite so.") Mr. J. Hannah Why didn't they let us know their minds in the beginning ? Their conduct is shameful. Mr. W. P. Morris The improvement is need- ed. But we must be represented differently on the Joint Burial Board. I am in favour of going on with the scheme. Mr. G. Perkins We are burying people in that Cemetery every day, and the entrance to it is disgraceful. Mr. Hannah You ought to withdraw that statement about burying people every day, Mr. Perkins. Say once a month. (Laughter.) Mr. Prichard wanted to know where the maj- ority of the bodies interred came from-the rural or the urban area ? No one could enlighten him. Mr. W. J. Evans was surprised at the action of the Parish Council it was only a question of something less than 2 for them. The matter was deferred till Tuesday evening next. HONOUR IN BRIEF. Mr. John Edwards (Tanyfron), in pursuance of notice, wished to call the attention of the Coun- cil to the method of electing the Chairman, and moved that no one after this year could hold the office for two years in succession. This was opposed by Mr. Prichaid, Mr. J. Hannah, Mr. Judson, Mr. W. J. Evans, Mr. Perkins, and Mr. W. P. Morris. Mr. J. Pierce: After this discussion, I feel sure the next Chairman will understand what is expected of him. The motion was lost. TOWYN ROAD AGAIN. Mr. Edwards suggested that the Street and Works Committee pay a visit to the vicinity of Glan Dwr. Towyn-road. where the Surveyor and himself would meet them and explain to them the course of procedure they ought to adopt with a view of improving that road and abate the flooding nuisance. Mr. Edwards went on to explain that he had had information from Mr. E. H. Millward, which would be of great benefit to the Council. The motion was carried. GAS BILL CHALLENGED. The Abergele Gas Company, through their Clerk, Mr. E. H. Millward, had written asking for the immediate payment, without prejudice, of the Council's quarterly gas bill, amounting to £ 80 6s. lid. An inordinately long discussion and reading of letters which had passed between the Clerk to the Gas Company and the Clerk to the Coun- cil followed. Mr. H. E. Prichard suggested that the Gas Company be informed that the Council did not feel justified in paying the bill until the matter in dispute had been satisfactorily cleared up. He also moved that they be asked to reduce the price of gas. The Clerk read a letter which he had received that morning from Mr. Millward, in which it was suggested that the extra consumption of gas by the Council was due to their adoption of up-to-date fittings and burners on the street lamps. Mr. H. E. Thomas But this quarter's huge gas bills is a general complaint throughout the town. Mr. Judson The up-to-date burners argu- ment is all Tommy Rot." Incandescent lights means the saving of gas. Mr. Thomas Evans: Something must be wrong somewhere. My last quarter's bill was 30s. more than the previous one. Mr. W. P. Morris moved that the bill be not paid until the Council had a more satisfactory explanation than they had had. In his opinion, it was a question of dividend for the shareholders, who were careful to look after themselves, and therefore it was the Council's duty to look after the interests of the ratepayers. The Council was the Gas Company's largest consumers of gas, and if it were not for that fact, the Company could not exist for five minutes. Being such good customers, the Council should be treated straightforwardly, and he therefore moved that the bill be not paid until they had received satis- faction. Let the Gas Company put them in Court, or even in prison if they liked. There was a tendency outside that the Council was a body composed of a lot of nobodies. It was time that they stood on their dignity, and showed those people that they were mistaken. Mr. Judson seconded the motion. Mr. W7. J. Evans was of opinion that the Gas Company had shown a discourteous spirit in refusing to meet a Committee ef the Council to discuss the matter in dispute. The reasons they produced for their conduct were utterly unsatisfactory- Mr. H. E. Prichard They are taking a mean advantage, and domineering over us on the strength of an Act of Parliament. The least thing a pr:vate body could do would be to meet a public body for a friendiy discussion on such a matter as this. Mr. W. J. Evans explained that a new ilium- inant was now on the market, which went under the name of air gas," the instalment of which cost something like 3s. per 1,000 feet. Mr. J. Edwards (Tanyfron), who is Chairman of the directors of the Gas Company, explained that the reason why the directors refused to meet the Council's Committee was that upon a former occasion, when they had arranged to meet, the Committee failed to turn up. Eventually, Mr. W. P. Morris's resolution wac carried. SEARCHLIGHT.

Festiniog District Council. The first meeting of the new Council was held on Monday night. There were 23 members, and el-even off them bear the surname of Jones. Mr. Cadwaladr Roberts, last year's Vice-Chair- man, and one of the oldest members of the Council, was unanimously elected Chairman for the ensuing year. Mr. Richard Jones, Registrar, was unanimously elected Vice-Chairman, Messrs. John Cadwaladr, Owen Jones, Hugh Jones (chemist), Hugh E. Jones, Evans Jones, and Dr. Richard Jones were appointed the Council's representatives on the District Edu- cation Committee. A well-known Montgomeryshire business man

died on Sunday in the person, of Mr. Henry Morgan, Bradford. He was one of the prin- cipal directors in the wool stapling firm of Morgan and Morgan, Limited, and lived at Newtown. until he removed in 1896 to Bradford. The interment took place at Newtown on Tuesday. This is an Italian aphorism, but its wisdom is of general application He is a wise dog which, when he sees preparations afoot to kick him downstairs, walks down of his own accord."

CURRENT TOPICS. ST. ASAPH CATHEDRAL, which is reported to be sinking, has a very interesting history. The Cathedral was first founded about the middle ()¡f the sixth century, by St. Cyndeyrn (Kenti- Sernus) and by his scholar and successor, St. Asaph (Asa). At that time, and for long after- card's, all British buildings were built o<f tim- er and therefore liable to easy destruction by fire. The earliest portion of the present edifice <l<1es not date back earlier than the beginning the twelfth century. There have been about enty-four Bishops of St. Asaph. The present filiate, Dr. Edwards, was preceded by Dr. Joshua Hughes, the father of the present Bishop of I-landaff. A feature of the Cathedral is the 'Ch alabaster reredos presented, by the late Mr. Bannford Hesketh, father of the Countess Dun- domaLd. < State Aid. MR. J. C. DAVIES, the able) Organiser of Edu- cation for Denbighshire, is crediited with being the writer oi a timely and practical article, in this month's Cymru (edited by Mr. Owen. M. Edwards], on. the subject of evening schools. The point to which we desire to refer in this Place is the author's suggestion, that, local liter- ary societies, including those now connected with places of worship, should enjoy the benefit of Government assistance. For reasons which ■are set forth in the article, as well as others that might be adduced, this is an excellent sug- gestion which ought to be taken up with en- thusiasm, especially in North Wales. We ini this district are really somewhat backward in r'-gr-LTd to this matter. In parts Off South Wales the friends of education have already driven in the thin, end of the wedge. At Cardiff, for ex- pl, there are week-night classes for the teaching of Welsh, all of which, although con- nected with places of worship, are in receipt of Government grants. When it wias suggested to the Colwyn Bay Evening1 Classes Committee that a similar plan to that of Cardiff, with a to the spreading1 af a knowledge of the Welsh language, might be taken up in their %v., the idea was of course rejected. How- ler, the Cymru article affords hope of a Sfand forward policy in North WTaJes in, pre- paration for next winter's work. We take a great deal of interest in this subject, and are grateful to Mr. Davies for his powerful lead.