The North Wales Weekly News

Abergele Horse Show. A SUCCESSFUL EXHIBITION. COMPLETE LIST OF AWARDS. Abergele has for many years been noted for its horse fairs and shows, and a pleasing circumstance in connection therewith is the fact that as years pass by, the quality and quantity are both on the increase. Considering that so many good cattle are purchased yearly by dealers from all parts of England, it is gratifying to think that the Abergele Show of Monday created a record, the entries being 299, an increase of 66 upon the previous year. The weather was until late in the day very favourable, slight showers fell during the jumping and racing competitions There was a good attendance of the elite of the neighbourhood, including Lady Roberts. The Llanddulas Silver Prize Band, under the conductorship of Mr David Jones, was engaged for the day, but owing to the merry-go-round keeping up a perpetual din the services of the band were much affected thereby. The show in the opinion of the j udges was an exceedingly goed one. The heavy horse section was particularly good, the exhibit of R. J. Davies, Bodrochwyn, Abergele, being one of the heaviest colts seen in the country. The jumping contest was a good one, and was watched with great interest by a very large crowd. The greatest praise is due to Mr J. Blackburne Williams, the secretary, and to Mr Wm. Davies, the acting Secretary for the excellent arrangements made and for their general courtesy. OFFICIALS. The Patrons included The Right Honourable the Earl of Dundonald, Gwrych Castle Lord Lieutenant of Flintshire (Mr H. R. Hughes, of Kinmel), Sir J. Herbert Roberts, Bart., M.P., Mr W. Conwv Bell, Rhuddlan Mr St. John Charlton, Malpas; Major R. W. Williams Wynn, Cefn Mr C. A. Burton, St. Asaph Mr W. Oulton, Liver- pool Rev B. Jones Bateman, Pentremawr, Aber- gele; Hon L. A. Brodrick, Coed Coch; Mr J. Duncan Miller, Glan Aber Mr R. E. Hughes, Birkenhead; Mr G. H. Judson, Allt Wen, Abergele; Mr D. MacNicoll, Derwas, Abergele Mr Thos. Aitkin, Bodelwyddan Hall; Mr C. Reynolds, Colwyn Bay Dr H. O. Hughes, Uwch-y-don The Hon. Judge Taylor, K.C., Dolhyfrvd; Dr Peter Jones, J.P.; Mr D. Trevor Roberts, Tan'rallt Hall; Mr R. E. Birch, Bryn Celyn, St. Asaph; Major H. B. L Hughes, Kinmel Park; Mr R. H. J. Bowdage, Denbigh. President, Mr R. E. Birch, Bryn Celyn, St. Asaph; vice-president, Mr R. E. Hughes, Birkenhead; treasurer, Mr G. T. Evans, North and South Wales Bank, Abergele; hon. secretary, Mr J. Blackburne Williams, Ty Mawr, Abergele; secretary, Mr Win. Davies, Town Hall, Abergele; hon. vet. surgeon, Mr R. S. Rowlands, Pensarn Committee, Mr David Williams, Ty Gwyn, was chairman of the committee, and Mr Thomas Evans, Pentremawr, was the vice-chairman. The field organisation included Messrs J. D. Jones, Bodoryn D. Williams, Ty Gwyn John Jones, Pant Idda John Pierce, Victoria House A. Wildman, George Perkins, Rose Hill, Aber- gele Edward Williams, Morannedd William Williams, Ffynoniau ;-I vor Evans, Pentremawr; Richard Parry, Faenol fohn Jones, Nant Fawr; J. Kyffin Jones, Pant Idda W. Parry Jones, Pen-isaf; J. Edwards, Fachell R. J. Davies, Bodrochwyn fawr; W. A. Jones, Birmingham House W. H. Jones, Penybont; Robert Cross, Llanddulas. The Judges were Heavy horses, Mr. James Gould, Crouchley, Lymm, Cheshire, and Mr. John Green, Wilcot, Nescliffe, Salop. Light Horses: Mr. George Ledsom, Bromborough, Cheshire, and Mr. W. Harris Thompson, "Ralmain," Upholland. Trotting. Pony and Donkey Races and Jumping Competition The President, Vice-President, Chairman of Com- mittee and Mr. J. D. Jones. THE LUNCHEON. Luncheon was served at one o'clock at the Bee Hotel, and presided over by Mr. R. E. Birch, the President of the Society, who was supported by Mr. R. A. Hughes, Birkenhead, the Vice- President. THE CHAIRMAN PROPOSED THE LOYAL TOASTS. Mr. W. Conwy-Bell proposed the health of their President (Mr. R. E. Birch), whom they were very fortunate in having as their president, as they were last year. Since Mr. Birch had restarted at Bryn Euryn, he had some of the best stock in the kingdom, as was proved by his successes at Shropshire and West Midland. Whatever their president did he did it well. (Applause). The Chairman in responding said it gave him great pleasure to be present at the show. It was an excellent show they had, and although he had the pleasure of winning at Royal and other shows, he had got to come down to a little place like that and get a good beating (laughter). He did not complain of that, for he was sure the judges had done their duty (hear, hear). Mr. Ledsom proposed The Abergele Horse Show." He was impressed very favourably with what he had seen that day, and it spoke well for the success of the Society, when he saw the men around him who took such an interest and were such good supporters. The quality of the exhibits and the number of entries were a record. (Applause). Mr. G. T. Evans (N. and S.W.Bank.Abergete), proposed the toast of the judges, who had a very difficult work to do and which they had done well (hear, hear). Mr. W. Harris Thompson responded.

LIST OF AWARDS. HEAVY HORSES. Agricultural or cart stallion 1, R. J. Davies, Bodrochwyn, Abergele; 2, George Ingman. Bryn Offa Stud, Mold r, Wm. Morris, Hendref, Rhuddlan. Team for agricultural purposes, exclusively worked on a farm, and the property of a bona- fide tenant farmers 1, David Pritchard, Glan-y- wern, Mochdre 2, John Owen, Penrhos, Ruthin 3, Robert Parry, Glan'rafon, Bettws r, Richard Parry, Faenol Bach, Abergele. Cart gelding or filly foaled in 1907 1, John Edwards, Fachell, Abergele 2, John Jones, Tyrden Hall, Colwyn Bay R. E. Birch, Bryn Furyn, Colwyn Bay r, John Williams, Bodroch- wyn Ganol, Llanfairtalhaiarn. Cart gelding or filly foaled in 1908: i, John Roberts, Gaerwen 2, John Owen, Penrhos, Ruthin 3, John Jones, Pant Idda, Abergele r, R. H. Jones, Tyddyn Isa, Rhuddlan. Cart colt or filly foaled in 1909 J, R. E. Roberts, Fron Farm, Maenan 2, Thomas Henry Jones, Pistyll, St. Asaph 3, John Owen, Penrhos, Ruthin r, R. E. Birch h.c., Elias Davies, Farm Yard, Conway. Foal got by Ty Gwyn stallion J, John Owen, Hendre Fawr, Abergele 2, Richard H. Roberts, Eerth-y-glyd, Llysfaen. Foal got by any of Mr. Ingman's (Mold) stallions 1, John Jones, Penrhos, Ruthin 2, Wm. Hughes, Bwlch, Moelfre, Abergele; 3, John G. Gratton, Foryd Fawr, Abergele. Special prize for the best mare and foal at foot for agricultural purposes (restricted to bona-fide tenant farmers) J, John Owen, Penrhos, Ruthin 2, Robert Parry, Glan'rafon, Bettws 3, Richard Parry, Faenol Bach, Abergele r, J. G. Gratton, Foryd Fawr, Abergele. Gelding, mare or filly for agricultural purposes (open to tenant farmers only): i, John Owen, Penrhos, Ruthin 2, John Jones, Tyrden Hall, Colwyn Bay. Special prize for the best cart horse, mare or gelding, the property of a tenant farmer within the postal area of Abergele: i and h.c., Robert Parry, Glan'rafon, Bettws 2, Richard Parry, Faenol Bach r, John Edwards, Fachell. Cart foal: 1, John Owen, Penrhos; 2, John Owen, Mofoniog, Llannefydd 3, Robert Parry, Glan'rafon r, William Hughes, Bwlch. Moelfre, Abergele h.c., J. G. Gratton, Foryd Fawr. Mare or gelding most suitable for a van or I parcel carrier 1, John Jones, Pant Idda 2, John Jones, Tyrden Hall, Colwyn Bay r and h.c., R. H. Jones, Tyddyn Isa, Rhuddlan. For any young man under 21 years of age who will judge the best and the second best heavy horses (or the nearest to merit) of any class I chosen by the Committee 1, H. Lloyd Jones, Nant Fawr, Abergele 2 (equal), R. Roberts, Fron Farm. Maenan, and Thos. John Williams, Llwyd Coed, Colwyn Bay. LIGHT HORSES. Roadster Stallion 1, W. Hughes, Fron, Llan- gefni 2, Peter Goodwin. Llawrynys, Bettws-y- Coed h e., John Morris Owens, Whitford. Mare, suitable for saddle or harness, with foal at foot (open): 1, Frank Bibby, Plasyvoel, Dy- serth 2. W. Johnson, Denbigh 3, Peter Hughes, Lletty Du, Dolwen. Foal, suitable for saddle or harness, shown in hand 1, W. Johnson, Denbigh; 2, Peter Hughes, Llety Du, Dolwen. Welsh Mountain Ponv,not exceeding 12 hands, with foal at foot: 1, Robert Parry, Gl-inrafon; 2, W. B. Lloyd, TynyfTrith, Llanfairtalhaiarn 3. John Jones, Cynant Isa, Llanfairtalhaiarn. Pure Bred Welsli Pony, Gelding or Mare, not exceeding 12 hands (open): 1, Robert Parry, Bettws 2, Owen E. Morris, Dugoed 3, George Roberts, Tyn Llan, Llysfaen h, c., Peter Good- win, Llawrynys. Mare or Gelding foaled in 1909, for Saddle or Harness, shown in hand: 1, H. W. Davey, Maesmynan Hall, Afonwen 2. David Griffiths, Siamber Wen; v.h c., Christmas Jones, Bron-, heulog. I-lysfaen. Gelding or filly, foaled in 1908 suitable for saddle or harness, shown in hand J, H. W. Davev, Maesmynan Hall 2 and 3. W. B. Lloyd, Ty'ti) flfrith, Llanfair; v.h.c., R. H. Jones, Tyddyn Isa, Rhuddlan c, Rice Owen, Bodoryn Bach, Abergele. Roadster gelding or mare, foaled in 1907: 1, J. O. Pritchard, Brickfield Stables, Colwyn Bay 2, Robert Rowlands. Dolwen Mills v.h.c., Hugh Roberts, Perthewig, Trefnant c, Robert Roberts. Tanrhiw, Denbigh. Gelding, mare or filly, shown in saddle by a bona-fide tenant farmer J, Robert Parry, Glan- 'rafon; 2. Robert Rowlands. Dolwen Mills vhc, Herbert Jones, Chester; c, Robert Hughes, Plas- yn-Bettws. Pony, gelding or mare, not under 13 hands high, and not exceeding 14 hands, shown in saddle (open): 1, Charles Sykes, Whitchurch; 2, Miss Margaret E. Knott, Nallt-y-Coed. Conway; 3, R. H. Jones, Tyddyn Isa, Rhudd- lan h.c., W. B. Lloyd, TynyfTrith. Gelding or mare, not exceeding 13 hands, shown in saddle i and 3, Miss Margaret E. Knott, Nant-v-Coed, Conway 2, Sam Roberts, Denbigh v.h.c.. John Jones & Son, Grimsby House, Colwyn Bay. Mare or gelding over I4 hands, shown in saddle (open): 1, Alfred H. Reade, Treiorwerth, Anglesey; 2, Roberts, Mill Bank, Menai Bridge; v.h.c., Mrs C. E, Way, Chester c, Frank Bibby, Plasyvoel. Mare or gelding, 15 hands or over, shown in saddle: 1, Alfred H. Reade, Treiorwerth 2, R. Roberts, Mill Bank, Menai Bridge; v.h.c., Frank Bibby, Plasyvoel c, Robert Rowlands, Dolwen Mills. TURNOUTS. Special prize for the best all-round cob, mare or gelding, not under 14-2 hands and not exceeding 15-2 hands, shown in harness 1, Alfred H. Reade, Treiorwerth 2 Frank Bibby, Plasyvoel v.h.c., J. O. Pritchard, Brickfield Stables, Colwyn Bay c, W. Pierce Williams, Ty Mawr, Towyn. Mare or Gelding 13 hands and under, shown in harness 1, Miss Margaret E. Nott. Nantycoed 2, John Jones & Son, Grimsby House, Colwyn Bay; v.h.c., Dr A. T. Richardson Jones, Aber- gele c, Sam Roberts, Denbigh. Gelding or Mare 14 hands and under, shown in harness (open) i Charles Sykes, Whitchurch 2 Miss Margaret E. Knott. Conway; v.h.c., Dr A. T. Richardson Jones, Abergele. Most suitable conveyance for children 1, Dr A.T. Richardson Jones, Abergele; 2, W. V. Jones, Market Street, Abergele; h.c., Ellis Williams, Clwt, Abergele c, David Davies, Albert Street, Rhyl. Most suitable tradesmen's turnout, the whole turnout to be adjudicated (open) 1, John Jones & Son, Grimsby House, Colwyn Bay 2, Walter Clarke & Son, Water Street, Rhyl h.c., Morris Bros., butchers, Abergele c, Lilwall & Lewis, Colwyn. Mare or gelding shown in harness: 1, Alfred H. Reade, Treiorwerth h.c., Harold W. Davey, Afonwen. Breeders' prize 1, John Owen, Penrhos, Ruthin r, O. Roberts, Gaerwen. JUMPING COMPETITION. Cleverest jumper (open) 1, F. V. Grange, Nantwich 2, L. J. Pease, Tarporley. Trotter shown under saddle, not exceeeing 14-2 hands 1, Lilwall & Lewis, Colwyn 2, Owen, butcher, Prestatyn. Donkey race 1, William Jones, Abergele. CONFETTI CARNIVAL. In the evening a well-attended confetti carnival was held, accompanied by dancing. The Llan- ddulas Silver Band played until a late hour. The carnival was under the auspices of the Abergele Town Advertising Association, of which Mr Harry Thomas, 'Varsity House, Abergele, is the much-respected and genial hon. secretary.

A Remarkable Hair Tonic. Considering the countless hair tonics and washes which are offered to the public, it is interesting to learn that Bernard Beer, the popular chemist of Colwyn, has secured the agency for a tonic of remarkable value as a hair grower and destroyer of the dandruff germ, and that he is authorised by the proprietors to return the money to any purchaser who is dissatisfied with the results after the use of a full bottle. This new tonic, Harriett Meta's Gold Medal Hair Tonic, was recently awarded a Gold Medal by the Vienna Jubilee Exposition, and our readers will readily understand the secrets of its success when they learn that it is made by Madame Meta's world-famous formula of Bay Rum. Lavona de Composee, Menthol Crystals, and French Fon Fleur Perfume. If you suffer from falling hair, baldness, dandruff, an itching scalp, dry, brittle, or dull hair, you should at once purchase a bottle from Bernard Beer. The price is only 2s. i i d. for a large bottle, and he will give you a signed guarantee to refund your money if you are dissatisfied.

Abergele County School. SCIENCE MASTER APPOINTED. There were 49 applicants, all graduates, for the post of science and mathematics master at Abergele County School, rendered vacant bv the resignation of Mr. Samuel, who has received an appointment in Glamorganshire. The Govern- ors have selected Mr. W. P. Palmer, B.Sc. (Lon- don) who has held a similar position at Bristol Pupil Teachers' and has excellent qualifications. Mr. Palmer, who is 27 years of age, was trained at Cheltenham College, and takes a keen in- terest in school sports. He will commence his duties on September 20th. The reputation of the County School is being well sustained by its former pupils, three of whom have recently done exceedingly well. Olwen Jones, of Colwyn Bay, obtained her B.A. (Wales), and also took the Normal course in teaching, and has now been appointed mistress at Bcaumaris County School Nellie Thomas, Abergele, obtained her B.A. with second class honours in French and David Edward Law- rence, of Pontycymmer, South Wales, obtained his B.A. with second class honours in history.

Music by the Sea. VICTORIA PIER PAVILION CONCERTS, COLWYN BAY. The capital programmes arranged by Mr. F. Wallace Hague so admirably rendered by Rivieres 9 1 orchestra are being greatly appreciated by holiday makers, and large audiences attend the morning and evening concerts. It is a gratifying fact that the receipts of the past few days show an increase upon those of the corresponding period of last season, a state of affairs upon which Mr. F. V. Burgess is to be con- gratulated as also the popular conductor. On Friday a Japanese concert was held in the evening, the Mikado's hand having being retained for the occasion together with Li-Ri-Ki-Kee, the famous time-beater. Solos were rendered by Pro- fessors Zintey-Zunk, Issi-Dave Franki, and See- Mor-Ri, with great success and the music per- formed by the Band was also greeted with ap- plause. The Pavilion was decorated for the event "I in Oriental style and presented a very attractive appearance. THE ARTISTES. On Friday and Saturday the vocalists were Miss Mabel Manson and Mr. Joseph Gilbert, whilst Miss- Manson also appeared at the Sacred Concert on Sunday. Mr. Gilbert's songs on Saturday were The Rosary (Nevin), and -1 If Love were what the Rose is" (Foulkes). Miss Manson achieved quite a triumph, receiving numerous encores. Among her songs were The Children's Home (Cowen), and "Ecstasy" (Ellen Cowdeli). On Friday, Saturday and Sunday this week the artiste at the evening concerts will be Miss Gertrude Haworth. THE COSTUME PARTY. A great Bank Holiday programme was arranged for Monday evening, the items including the march, Le Pere la Victoire" (Ganne), a suite from As you like it" (German), and a selection from A Waltz Dream" (Oscar Straus). A com- pany of eleven artistes, presented by Messrs Adeler, Sutton, & Allandale, opened a week's engagement by performing The Gay River," a musical comedy without a plot, and were well received. Matinees are being given daily at three o'clock, Fridays excepted. THE ORCHESTRA. The orchestra was recently augmented by the addition of an oboe, Mr J. Hartley a basson, Mr G. Morris, and two horns, Messrs t. A. Chapman and W. Chapman, and now Mr E. S. Redfern, the well-known flautist, and member of the Halle Orchestra, has taken the place of Mr F. Whit- taker, who himself was a very capable performer. Mr Redfern is nowhere more popular than at Col- wyn Bay, which he has visited for a number of seasons. THE FAMOUS FOLLIES. On Friday afternoon, at three, "The Follies," led by Mr H. G. Pelissier, will give a performance in the Pavilion. The other artistes will be Mr Morris Harvey, Mr Dan Everard, Mr Douglas Maclaren, Mr Lewis Sydney, Miss Gwennie Mars, Miss Muriel George, Miss Effie Cook. and Miss Ethel Allandale. Seats may be booked at Mr A. J. Fleet's Music Warehouse at five shillings and three shillings, admission being two shillings and one shilling. There will doubtless be a large audience to greet the most popular party of entertainers of the day. A SWIMMING EXPERT. Twice daily, tide and weather permitting. Professor E. J. Reddish gives an exhibition of diving and swimming at the end of the Pier. The enterprise of Mr Burgess in arranging with the Professor to perform has been well rewarded, and each day large crowds watch him accomplishing feats of skill and daring. Included in his perform- ance are many valuable hints on swimming and life saving, which cannot fail to be of interest to those who are at all inexpert swimmers.

.&. Colwyn Bay Wesleyan Circuit. SUCCESSFUL FETE AT PENRHOS COLLEGE. An enjoyable garden party and sale of work was held at Penrhos College, Colwyn Bay, on Monday afternoon, in connection with the English Wesley- ans of the circuit. Unfortunately for the success of the event, rain fell for the greater part of the time, but as the stalls had been arranged inside the gymnasium they suffered no ill effect, and there was abundant opportunity during the inter- vals between the showers in which to stroll about the delightful grounds. In opening the proceedings, the Rev. F. J. Briggs referred to the fact that of the £ 2,300 required to pay off the debt on the new English Wesleyan Church, at Colwyn, all but ^45 had been already secured. (Hear, hear). They hoped that day to raise £ 100, of which sum £ 25 would go towards the payment of the debt at Colwyn, and the re- maining £ 75 would be devoted to installing electric light at St. John's Church. He thought they would agree that the proceeds of the sale would go to assist very worthy objects. (Applause.) Mrs Mitchell, in performing the opening ceremony, said she had visited many churches at home and abroad, but she did not know of one which it gave her such pleasure to attend as Mr. Briggs' Church of St. John's. (Hear, hear.) In her opinion the English Wesleyan residents at Colwyn Bay had much to be grateful for, both in respect to the minister and the church. (Applause.) The Rev. James Feather, late minister of St. John's, in proposing a vote of thanks to Mrs. Mitchell, said he always looked back with pleasure upon his association with the Colwyn Bay circuit, and it afforded him much gratification to return among and renew acquaintance with those who had shown him such kindness in the past. Refer- ring to the chuich scheme at Colwyn, Mr. Feather said he had no idea the finances would be in such an excellent state as Mr. Briggs had shown them to be, and he was delighted they had done so well. (Applause). The vote of thanks was carried by acclamation. Mr. Briggs proposed that the thanks of the gathering be accorded to the Penrhos College authorities and Miss Hovey for their kindness in having placed the grounds at their disposal for the afternoon. (Applause). In addition to Mr. John Mitchell, the Circuit Steward, and Mrs. Mitchell, Admont, the company included Mr. John Hammond, Junior Circuit Steward, and Mrs. Hammond. Hafod Euryn, the English Wesleyan ministers of the disirict and a large number of English Wesleyan residents and friends. Music was discoursed by members of the Riviere's Orchestra, and the following ladies presided over the stalls :— Fancy-work Stall: Mrs. Briggs, Mrs. Hammond, Mrs. Mitchell, Mrs. Bevan, Mrs. Hewitt and Miss Bradbury. Flower Stall: Mrs. G. Osborn, Miss C. Elderly, the Misses Meek, Miss Amy Jones, Miss H. Briggs and Miss Dunn. Refreshment Stall: Mrs. Waterworth, Mrs. and Miss Fletcher, Miss Barefield, Miss Linekar, Miss Moss, Miss A. Evans, Miss Elderbeck and Miss Gwennie Thomas. Sweets Stall: Miss Alma Jones. Men's Stall: Mr. Frank Briggs, Mr. J. Ellis and Mr. G. Bevan (junior). The Secretaries of the event, who had the ar- rangements in hand, were Mr. Mitchell and Miss Sugden. The shooting range was under the charge of Mr. S. G. Thomas and Mr. Linekar (junior) had control of the swings. Games were indulged in on the lawns, and in spite of the unfavourable conditions a pleasant time was spent by all.

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I Llanfairtechan District Council. Mr. John Harrison presided over the monthly meeting of the Council at Llanfairfechan on Tuesday evening. The other members present were: Messrs. W. Timmins, T. J. Owen, Robert Hughes, J. R. Williams, J. D. Williams, Robert Thomas, W. G. Roberts (Camarnaint), W. G. Roberts (Hall Bank), T. G. Morgan, and L. D. Jones, with the Assistant Clerk (Mr. Jones), the Surveyor (Mr. Thos. Hughes), and the Collector (Mr. J. R. Morgan). THE CLERK'S BEREAVEMENT. On.the proposition of the Chairman, seconded by Ir. J. R. Williams, a vote of condolence was passed, conveying the deepest sympathy of the Council with Mr. Ellis, the clerk, and Mrs. Ellis in their bereavement through the death of their daughter. MINSTREL ENTERTAINMENTS. Letters were read from Mr. Harry Collins, Rhyl, and also from Mr. J. H. Greenwood, Stockport, with reference to the provision of entertainments on the beach. The Assistant 'Clerk said that he had already replied to the letters, stating that entertainments were already provided. DUST NUISANCE. The Matron of the Heath Memorial Con- valescent Home wrote complaining of the dust nuisance in front of the home, and adding that the watering cart was never used on that part of the road. She hoped the Council would allow the watering cart to go that way, in order to save them being smothered with dust from the great amount of motor traffic, especially on Sun- days. The Surveyor, in reply to this, said lie did his best under the circumstances. Mr. T. J. Owen said that if the watering cart was there twice a day, it would not abate the dust nuisance. Mr. W. G. Roberts, Hall Bank, said the Coun. cil should have taken up the suggestion of the Committee some time ago to use calcium chloride, as other Councils did. It was decided to reply to the Matron of the p Home stating that the complaint was being attended to. THE VICTORIA GARDENS. Mr. E. J. Anley, who is a regular visitor to Llanfairfechan, wrote stating that he was in the habit of bringing a party of boys to Llanfair- fechan annually. He had applied for the party ticket for the lawn tennis courts at a reasonable charge. The ordinary rates, though undoubtedly cheap, would come rather expensive on young boys. It was decided to write regretting that the Council were unable to accede to the request this season, and that they hoped by next season to have more courts. P.C. Charles Williams reported a number of young men for playing football in the Recreation Ground on August Bank Holiday. When he (the Officer) told the young men that they would be reported they replied that they could see no harm in it, as it was no use to them as a recrea- tion ground unless they could play football on it. Mr. W. G. Roberts, Camarnaint: They are all wicked sinners. Mr. T. J. Owen proposed, and Mr. T. G. Morgan seconded, that a little warning be sent to the young men who had been reported. Complaints were made by two visitors of the unruly conduct of youths and small boys on the promenade in the evenings. Mr T. J. Owen proposed that the Council call the attention of the police to the matter, and ask them to devote as much time as possible on the parade Mr. Robert Hughes in seconding said that the Council were greatly to blame by giving per- mission some time ago to the youths to play football. It was surprising they had so many visitors at Llanfairfechan considering how they were not catered for as other watering places did. He hoped the Council in future would see to the better catering for visitors. Mr. T. G. Morgan suggested that the Surveyor should be rigged up in a gorgeous uniform, and sent down on the promenade. (Laughter). The proposition to write to the police was agreed to. THE LETTING OF THE FORESHORE. Mr. Rice Hughes, Bay View, wrote applying for the necessary permission to use the foreshore recently held by Mr. William Hughes. Mr. Harry Jorss wrote also with reference to his bathing ground, stating that it would be highly dangerous to bathe on the west side of the groyne, opposite Nelson Villa, unless the heap of stones was cleared and the big stones cleared at the bottom of the shingle. He also applied to the Council to allow him to work six or seven of his bathing vans near the east jetty. That he thought would be the simplest way out of the matter, as there was now no time. He would suggest that the Council should allow them the privilege of the use of both ends of the beach. Mr. Robert Hughes proposed, and Mr. Robert Thomas seconded, that that part of the foreshore be let to Mr. Rice Hughes. Mr. J. R. Williams, however, proposed an amendment, and Mr. W. G. Roberts, Camar- naint, seconded, that the land be not let this season. By a majority the original proposition was carried, the land to be let for this season only. It was decided, on the motion of Mr. Timmins, to grant permission to Mr. Jorss to work six vans on the east side of the jetty, provided that the stipulation be included in the agreement that the vans should not be within 25 yards of St. Seiriol. PENYCLIP The Clerk of the Carnarvonshire County Coun- cil wrote enclosing a resolution which had been recommended by a Joint Committee of the mem- bers of the County Council, the Penmaenmawr Council, and the Llanfairfechan Council. "That this Joint Committee are strongly of opinion that it is desirable to purchase from his Majesty's Office of Woods and Forests, the land between the main road and private property of the L. and N.-W. Railway Company at Penyclip, and recommend the authorities to authorise the Clerk of the County Council to treat for the purchase of the same. On the motion of Mr. W. G. Roberts, seconded by Mr. Robert Hughes, the resolution was adopted. Mr. L. D. Jones said that no credit was due to Penmaenmawr, as they had done nothing. Mr. T. G. Morgan said that all the credit was due to Mr. J. R. Williams. The proposition was agreed to. BATHING FROM THE BEACH. Mr. Hodgson, Gwylanedd, Llanfairfechan, wrote stating that he noticed with regret that bathing was now being permitted from the beach in front of the parade. He was afraid this would in time lead to disorderly behaviour, which would tend to keep visitors away. He had been a visitor to Llanfairfechan for four years and had always found the principal bathing establish- ments well conducted!. Mr. Robert Hughes asked whether bathing took place in view of all the houses. Mr. Jorss pointed out that the Council had a resolution on their books prohibiting bathing within ten yards of the jetty. Mr. Timmins And that resolution is not carried out by the bathing van people. Mr. Jorss said that on August Bank Holiday there was a gentleman bathing near the jetty without any bathing dress. Mr. Timmins You should have taken a snap- shot of him. (Laughter). fr. T. G. Morgan Although the Council have put up notices prohibiting bathing at certain spots you have no legal right to do so. There was an altercation recently between a resident and a visitor who was bathing near the jetty. The visitor defied the resident, and insisted that he had a right to bathe there, and would do so next day. The visitor turned up next day and found the policeman there ready to meet him, but the officer could do nothing. Mr. Timmins said this discussion again pointed to the necessity of having a promenade inspector. Mr. Jorss said that the visitor referred to by Mr. Morgan took care to wear bathing apparel when the policeman appeared. Lady visitor!; did not like to see men stripping on the beach within a few yards of them. Mr. Timmins If you had taken a few snap- shots it would have been alright. Mr. W. G. Roberts We can prosecute in case of indecency. Mr. Jorss: For every bather allowed to strip in this manner on the beach, you drive away forty good families. Mr. W. G. Roberts said the sole question was whether there were any acts of indecency. No action was taken. LIGHTING OF PARK CRESCENT. Mr. J. D. Williams supported a petition for the better lighting of Park-crescent, and he pointed out how well Valley-road was lighted, there being incandescent lamps at intervals of 40 or 50 yards. Mr. Robert Hughes and Ir. Morgan supported the petition, and it was decided to fix incan- descent mantles on two of the lamps in Park- crescent.

Wales and the Royal Arms. REV. MEREDITH J. HUGHES UNMOVED. To the Editor of The Wecklv News'. Sir, Cadvaen's letter, if l" may be per- mitted to say so, is a valuable contribution to the study of Welsh heraldry in general, and of the question under discussion in particular. His last paragraph, which reads as follows is significant of much AnvhoN- Lions rampant. or Dragon, Eagle, or Cross Fitchee, it matters not much to me so long as old Wales is really represented by some device or- other in the Royal Stanctard. trf Obviously, "Cadvaen" is not altogether satisfied as to the alleged claims of the Dragon, but 1 presume that in his opinion the lions ram- pant are under no such suspicion. Why, there- fore, should he hesitate to give his valuable sup- port to the effort that is being now made, to obtain Royal assent to the recognition of the superfluous lions as the heraldic emblems of Wales in the massed symbol of union ? Owen Rhoscomyl's disclaimer of the postscript to his first letter is altogether unnecessary, so far as the present writer is concerned, and it will be observed that he made no reference to it in his previous reply, nor utilized it for any purpose of argument. 1 am requested to withdraw the statement made to the effect that Owen Rhos- comyl" gaily annexes every dragon from the days of Ostorius Scapula to Henry Tudor." Does he also demand a similar withdrawal from Cadvaen," who, in reference to the same mar- shalling of dragons, makes the following obser- vation Owen Rhoscomyl advances a whole multitude of dragons." Confessedly there are some other dragons available for annexation, especially one, sufficiently terrible of aspect and attitude to satisfy the most redoubtable and puissant of heralds. 1 refer to 1\0. 619, Table Case A in the British Museum—the dragon of Bel with the cake. Before giving categorical replies to Owen Rhoscomyl s questions, 1 beg to observe that he shirks the question which 1 submitted in my pre- vious letter,and the reason mav easily be guessed. He declares that he has nothing to do with the Tudor arms, and presumablv he advances the claim for the inclusion of the Red Dragon" on grounds that differ from those of the Cardiff Committee. This Committee, as I have previously stated, are committed to the effort because, as they maintain, the dragon repre- sents the entry of Welsh Emblems into the Roval devices of the Tudors." Owen Rhoscomyl's first question is-—Why Henry Tudor raised the standard of the Red Dragon if that emblem was not recognised as the symbol of Welsh aspirations ? In reply, I would say, that your correspondent at the out- set, reverts to the Tudors, although he states clearly enough in a previous passage that he has nothing to do with Tudor arms." It will be observed that he assumes the previous exist- ence of the Red Dragon, and therefore rejects the whole mass of evidence which proves that the dragon is met with in use bv the Lancastrian ancestors of Henry VII., whilst it is not met with in any single one of the coats of arms de- signed by the mediaeval heralds for anv of the early Welsh Kings and Princes. Henry VI]. claimed descent from John of Gaunt, Duke of Lancaster, and from Eleanor, daughter of Henry of Lancaster. The dragon which he chose as his ensign, and to which the Welsh assembled, was Lancastrian. He gained nothing from his Welsh descent, and gained everything by his descent from Lancaster. Surely no one imagines that the support of Wales was not valuable neither does anyone maintain that Wales alone placed Henry Tudor in possession of the throne of Eng- land. Henry VII. was not a Welsh Prince on conquest, but rather a successful claimant to the throne in virtue of his Lancastrian descent. In regard to his adoption of the dragon on the occasion mentioned, in preference to any other device, it may be observed that Richard 1. made a similar choice for his standard in the Crusades, but no one yet has maintained that the drapor.' of Richard I. should be regarded as the sSl of England, except indeed in a historic" seme and for the purposes of that particular Crusade. It is perhaps too much to assume that the Lan- castrian origin of the Tudor dragon will be ac- cepted by your correspondent, for it would weaken the case of the Cardiff Committee but such is apparently the conclusion emerging from a study of the available facts. In regard to the dragon of Owen Glvndwr and its livery colours of white and «reen • in the analysis made of Glyndwr's two seals, and given in my last letter, it was found that the chiefest and most significant quarters are con- stantly adopted not for the blazonry of a dragon but for the bearing of the lions rampant. Why w°fd+tny;°nVVish tG adapt as the symbol of ales the least conspicuous and important bear- ing, not on the shield, the accredited field of heraldic blazonry, but on the helmet, in GlYn- »>• guilty ot alleging that the dragon standard of Richard I., adopted as ensign for the Crusades should be regarded as the true and historic de vice for the royal standard of England r The dragon of Glyndwr was chosen obviously for thl purpose of an ensign during his crusade simila"w with the selection of Richard I moreovfJ there are abundant instances of a dra-on heW emblazoned for purposes not dissimilar to thoct mentioned above. The fact is, there is a disposition in favour of the ruddy dragon and consequently it must be had in desnit*\f the undoubted claims of the lions of -pi j Glyndwr, HMry Tudor,or anyone else a our Kings and Princes. If indeed we were en- gaged m insular strife with England as was Owen Glyndwr or taking a side with Lancas tnan against Yorkist with Henrv T,J anc?,s" contention for the adoption of « ted ensign would seem justifiable, but hanDiW th days of strife and anguish have nas £ S Why perpetuate the sad memories of eras^o disastrous ? Surely even the most bcIMCOse among us would hesitate to ma.intain that a dragon be it red or blue, is the nost fitting m blem of the aspirations and endeavours wifh which we would fain credit ourselves In til- ing leave of the hospitality of your columns I venture to suggest that the study of WeKh heraldry should receive the attention of our edu cationists, and not alone for its value as a quasi- science replete with colour and interest but also as a valuable handmaid to history inrl hie: toncal research. Assuring your correspondent of my appreciation and esteem, I am &c Meredith i'hit'hp<; Amlwch, August 2nd, 1910.