The North Wales Weekly News

BETTWS-Y-COED. MR. FRED CHESTER'S commenced his en- tertainments in the Girls' School on Friday evening, when he was warmly welcomed by a large circle of friends. ON A VISIT—Mrs. and Miss Jones, Muriau, are on a visit to their native home from London this week. ACCIDENT.—A nasty accident befel Mr. Challinor, Colonel Johnstone's coachman, last week, whilst going about his work. It appears that lie fell and received severe cuts about the face.

BANGOR. ROBBED BY A FET,I.OW-T,OD(-,ER.-At the Petty Sessions, on Tuesday, Robert Roberts came up in custody on remand charged with stealing money and a pair of boots, the pro- perty of Thomas Simeon Taylor, formerly em- ployed on the Marquis of Anglesey's yacht, now ,in-, in the Menai Straits. Taylor, whose home is in Somerset, said he had just been paid off on the day in question, and had Cio in gold and 9S. 9-Jd. in silver and copper. He took lodgings in Dean-street. The gold he tied up I 1 1. in a handkerchief, and took to bed with him. The silver he left in his trousers pocket, which, folded, he placed on the bed. The prisoner slept in another bed in the same room. The witness was awakened at 3 a.m. by the land- lord, and found that the prisoner had vanished. He found also that his trousers pockets had been emptied and that a pair of boots belonging to him had disappeared.—Police Constable Gabriel Williams deposed to arresting the prisoner, who was wearing Taylor's boots.—The prisoner pleaded guilty, expressed regret, and asked for lenient treatment. Roberts was fined ios. and COBts, or fourteen days. VISIT OF THE WESLEY AN PRESIDENT. —Our readers will be very pleased to learn that on Thursday, September 8th, the President of the Weslevan Conference, the Rev. John Horne- brook, will visit Bangor in connection with the English Wesleyan new school building scheme

GLAN CONWAY. For Perfect Fitting and Natural-looking Arti- ficial Teeth go to Kay and Sons, Ty'n-y-Ffordd, Abergele Road, Colwyn Bay. Calls at Mr. Griffiths, Brisbane House, Victoria Terrace, GLan Conway, on Wednesdays. SUCCESS. fr Josiah Hughes (Hughes Bros.} was successful in gaining two first prizes and one second for white bre?d at the Flintshire and Denbighshire show held last week at Mold, ard also the special prize for the best loaf in the show. A SUCCESSFUL EXHIBITOR.—Mr. W. A. Coates, of the Nursery, was successful in gain- ing the 6th prize in the champion class at the Shrewsbury show for twelve bunches of varieties of Muscat grapes. He is the only Welshman who has won this prize at the World's show." SUCCESS.—Howard G. Williams, son of the Rector of Glan Conway, who is a pupil at Denstone College, has successfully passed his senior Oxford examination.

ROE WEN. For Perfect Fitting and Natural-looking Arti- ficial Teeth go to Kay and Sons, Ty'n-y-Ffordd, Abergele Road, Colwyn Bay. Calls at Mrs. Lloyd, Post Office, Roewen, near Talycafn, every Thursday. TRIP YR YSGOL SUL.—Fel arfer, aeth yr Anibynnwyr ar daith i Landudno mewn cer- bydau ddydd Llun, a chafwyd diwrnod hafaidd a phob rhwyddineb. Ychwanegwyd at ddyddor- deb y trip eleni, gan i lawer oddi allan i Ysgol Ebenezer fanteisic ar y cyfle. Yr oedd yr olygfa a'r llawenydd yn wir ddymunol. Mr. W. Ro- berts, Eont ddu, oedd trefnwr y daith, ac nis gellid ei well. DOD YN OL.—Wedi ychydig seibiant yn Llandrindod, daeth y Parch. O. Gaianydd Wil- liams, a'i fachgen yn ol. Dichon y cawn ys- crrif'ar ei vmweliad a'r ffynnonau, gan fod' Evan Roberts yn ymweled hefyd yr un dyddiau ag ef. Fellv hydervn iddo brofi bias adfywiad mwy bendithiol nag hyd yn od adfywiad corph. Croesawn ef yn ol J. TnsF.<

TALYCAFN. THE BEST AND CHEAPEST house and steam coals is supplied by Edwards & Son., Col- liery Agents, Conway and Talycafn. 1518G NIART SALE.—Messrs Robert & Rogers Jones conducted their periodical sale at the mart on Monday. There was an entry comprising 500 fat wethers and ewes. 1,900 fat crossbred lambs, fat bullocks, 30 calving cows, etc., 25 store cattle, 20 fat calves. There was a large company present, and good prices were realised, the best being as follows:—Fat wethers and ewes, 29s. 6d. fat crossbred lambs, 30s. fat bullocks, etc., £21 10s. calving cows and heifers, £ 20 15s.; store cattle. £ 12 fat calves. £ ± 12s. 6d. The next sale is announced for Monday, September 5th.

GYFFIN. SOAR WEIvSH WESLEYAN CHAPEL.- Services next Sunday, at 10 a.m., and 6 p.m., Rev. R. Conway Pritchard, Headingley College. SILOH (C.M.) CHAPEL. Services next Sunday at 10 a.m. and 6 pm., Rev. H. Jones Davies (Tregarth).

TREFRIW. For Perfect Fitting and Natural-looking Arti- ficial Teeth go to Kay and Sons, Ty'n-y-Ffordd, Abergele Road, Colwyn Bay. Calls at Mrs. R. Evans, Crafnant House, Trefriw, every Monday. Trefriw pars THE COUNCIL SCHOOL re-opens on Mon- day after the mid-summer holidays. ACCIDENT.—Mr. John Roberts, Old Toll- gate, on Tuesday evening slipped and fell near the bridge, and sustained severe injuries to his face. He was removed to the adjoining restaurant and surgically treated by Dr. W. M. Williams. HOTEL BELLE VUE. The following visitors are staying at the Belle Vue Hotel: Mr. George Hope, London Mr., Mrs., and Miss White, Mr. B. White and Miss Forthergill, Liverpool Mr. and Mrs. Simpson Cross, Mr. Bernard and Mr. Trowson, Southport; Mr. and Mrs Walters and friend, Miss Walters, Dr. and Mrs. Johnstone Redmond, London Mrs. and Master Hill, New York Mr. R. Featherstone, Croydon; Mrs. and Miss -Drayson, Mrs. Platt, London Rev. and Mrs. Wright, Mr. Wickstead, Kent.

PENMACHNO. MEMORIAL WINDOW.—A handsome window erected by Mr. T. R. Jones, Moss Hill, in memory of his mother, on the North side of the Parish Church, was completed last week. SHOOTING. Mr. J. Eldon Rankes, K.C., arrived at Coedyffvnnon last week with a shooting party. Lord Penrhyn and a party are shooting over their moors and staving at their shooting box Glan Conway. The birds are reported to be plentiful, and in capital condition. BARDIC SUCCESS.—Our local bard Perth- og was declared the winner on the Cywydd at the Llyn y Morwynion Arwest" on Saturday last. ENGLISH SERVICE. An English service which is well attended, is being conducted at the Parish Church of St. Tyddyd every Sunday morning.

TALYBONT. For Perfect Fitting and Natural looking Arti. ficial Teeth go to Kay and Sons, Ty'n-y-Ffordd, Abergele Road, Colwyn Bay. Calls at Mrs. H. Jones, The Post Office, Tal-y-Bont, every Thursday.

Markets and Fairs. WELSH. BANGOR (August 19th1).— Fresh butter, Is. 2d. per lb. eggs, 9 and 10 for Is- beef, 7d. to lOd. per lb. mutton, 8d. to lOd. lamb, 8d. to lOd. veal, 8d. to lid. pork, 8d. to lid. fat pigs, 4;td. to 5d. chickens, 4s. 6d. to 5s. 6d. per couple new potatoes, 24 Ibs. for Is. CARNARVON (August 20th).—Fresh butter, Is. 2d. per lb. eggs, 10 and 12 for Is. beef, 5d. to 9d. per lb. mutton, 7d. to 9d. lamb, 8d. to lOd. chickens, 5s. per couple; ducks, 2s. 6d. to 3s. 6d. each. DENBIGH (August 17 th).—Fresh butter, Is. Id. to Is. 2d. per lb. salt ditto, lid. to Is. eggs, 10 and 11 for Is. beef, 7d. to lOd. per lb. mutton, 8d. to lOd. lamb, 9d. to lOd. fat pigs, 4d. to 5d. chickens, 4s. to 5s. per couple ducks, 5s. to 6s. wool (Welsh), 8d. to 9d. per lb. ditto (English), lid. to Is. new potatoes, 8 lbs. for 6d. LLANGEFNI (August 18th) .-Fresh butter, Is. Id. per lb. eggs, 12 for Is. beef, 7d. to 9d. per lb. mutton, 7d. to 9d. veal, 7d. to 8d. pork, 7d. to 9Jd. chickens, 3s. 6d. to 4s. per couple ducks, 4s. to 4s. 9d. young pigs, 20s. to 24s. each. » LLANRWST (August 16th).—Fresh butter, Is. 2d. per lb. eggs, 10 for Is. beef, 3kd. to Is. per lb. mutton, 7d. to lid. lamb, lOd. to Is. veal, 8d. to lid.; pork, 8d. to I Od. fat pigs, 5d. chickens, 4s. to 5s. per couple ducks, 5s. new potatoes, 4s. 6d. per cwt. PWLLHELI (August 17th).—Fresh butter, Is. to Is. Id. per lb. eggs, 8s. 6d. per 120 beef, 7d. to lid. per lb. mutton, 6d. to 9d. pork, 7d. to lOd. fat pigs, 4fd. per lb. chickens, 4s. 6d. to 5s. per couple ducks, 4s. 6d. to 5s. young pigs, 20s. to 24s. each. NEWTOWN (August 16th).-Fresh butter, 9d. to 9!d. per lb. eggs, 13 and 14 for Is. chickens, 3s. to 45. 6d. per couple; ducks, 3s. to 4s. 6d. WELSHPOOL.—Fresh butter, 8d. to lOd. per lb. eggs, 12 and 13 for. Is. chickens, 3s. to 4s. 6d. per couple ducks, 3s. 6d. to 5s. ENGLISH. BIRMINGHAM (August 23rd).-The demand for cattle was rather slow, and the number offered was less than usual. The best Here- fords made 8d. shorthorns, 7d. to 7td. bulls 2 and cows, 4el. to 5d. wethers, 7Jd. to 8d. 2 lambs, 7 d. to 8d. ewes and rams, 5d. to 6d. 2 per lb. The supply of pigs was very good, but not much business was done. Bacon pigs made 12s. to 12s. 3d. cutters, 12s. and sows, 10s. 9d. per score of 20 lbs. CORK (August 23rd.).-Butter: Firsts, 92s. seconds, 89s. thirds, 84s. superfine, 94s. fine, 89s. choicest boxes, 94s. choice, 87s. per 112 lbs. fresh butter, 94s. to 86s. per 112 lbs. LIVERPOOL (August 23rd).-The wheat market opened very weak to-day—prices being from Id. to 2d. per cental lower than Friday. There was also less demand. Manitoba wheat, 8s. Id. to 8s. 5,d. The demand for tiour was 2 slow, and prices were unchanged. Oats and oatmeal were iirm, but in poor demand. Maize prices ruled very firm, with moderate demand. American maize-best mixtures,—6s. to 6s. I Id. per cental best yellow plate, 5s. 1.1(1. to 5s. 2d. Odessa, 5s. 2d. to 5s. 3d. Canadian peas, 7s. to 7s. Id. Saidain beans, 32s. to 32s. 3:1. per quarter. LONDON (August 19th).—The market was very quiet, home wheat". white variety, making 31s. to 37s. ditto, red, 30s. to 37s. per quarter foreign and American, unchanged and also home flours. Barley for milling, firm—no trade in barley for brewing. Both home and Russian oats and maize were quiet, but firm. De2.ns, peas, and lentels were also very slow. LODON (August 22nd).—The market in Mark-lane was firm as to prices, but business was quiet. White (home) wheat. 31s. to 37s. ditto, red, 36s. per quarter of 504 lbs., delivered. Forcing wheats, rather lower. Hours, very slow, with downward tendency. Barley, on the spot, was firm. River Plate oats, !4s. 3d. Maize, generally lower. River Plate, 25s. to 25s. 6d. SALFORD (August 23rd).-The number of stock offered to-day was about the average, and trade was quiet in most departments. Prices were for the most part unchanged, and the gen- eral tone was firm. Moderate demand for lam bs and sheep.

Conservative Government in Flintshire. At Friday's meeting of the Holywell Rural District Council the question of improving a dangerous corner of the road at Rhewl Mosiyn was considered, and the Clerk pointed out that the work would have to be done jointly by this Council and the Flintshire County Council. Mr. W. Astbury: You can take it from me that the County Council won't spend any money. It is a Conservative government JlOW- they won't spend a halfpenny. You can try them, but I tell you you won't get it. The Chairman If it is so dangerous as is reported, it should be done at once. Mr. Asthury: You won't get it.

Rhydymwyn Flower Show. I INTERESTING COMPETITIONS. LIST OF SPECIAL PRIZE WINNERS. The annual flower show in connection with the Rhydymwyn and District Horticultural I Society took place on Saturday in a field in close proximity to the Railway Station, and although to a certain extent the rain interfered with the attendance, the show from beginning to end was a signal success and a most enjoyable event throughout. The President was Mr. P. Tatton Davies- Cooke, the Vice-President being Mr. W. B. Yates. Amongst the patrons of the show was His Grace the Duke of Westminister. With regard to the exhibits in general, a high degree of all round excellence was attained. The bread making contest was a very keen one, no less than 32 having entered in one section. One very charming feature of the show, as usual, was a beautiful exhibit of flowers from Gwysaney Hall. It took the form of a collec- tion of sweet peas in full bloom, and was not for competition, having been kindly lent for the day by Mr. Tatton Davies-Cooke, who with his accustomed generosity has been the mainstay of the Society for r''n:v years past. As in years gone by, there was also an exceed- ingly keen competition in the flowers, fruit and vegetable sections, in which the following were the chief prize winners:—Messrs. W. Nicholls, J. Buxton, J. R. Jones, J. Lewis, John Tilston, Edward Powell, R. Morris, William Smith, William Batty and William Evans. One remarkable feature of the exhibition was an interesting competition organised by Messrs. Thomas Rigby and Son, of Liverpool, the pro- prietors of the famous Worldlight flour This competition took the form of an open bread- making contest confined only to those using Worldlight. The cobs were to be 2 lbs. in weight, and had to be baked in the competitors own oven. It was in regard to this competition that there were 32 entries AS stated above, and the interest taken in the matter was so general, and has had such a benificial effect upon the welfare of the Society, that it is highly probable that next year will witness a marked extension in the nature of the competition. The prizes given by Messrs. Rigby were of a substantial nature. Appended is the list of the successful winners of the special prizes Best cropped and neatest cottage garden. In this competition J. Lewis stood first in order of merit, but owing to his having taken the first prize last year the first upon this occasion was awarded to the competitor who stood second in order of merit, namely, W. Nicholls. The winner of the third prize was E. Powell. The prizes of 205., ios. and 5s. respectively were given by Mrs. Davies-Cooke, of Gwysaney. In a similar competition, which was limited to a £ 5 rental, the two prizes of 20s. and 5s. were given by Major Philips, of Rhual. Butter (open to tenant farmers above £20 rental): 1, Miss Ann Jones, Penygarth; 2, Mrs. Martin 3, Mrs. Jones, Tympath. Limited to /'2o rental 1, Mrs. Rusforth 2, Mrs. Win. Smith; 3, Mrs. Henry Thomas, Rhosesmore. Best collection of Vegetables: 1, H. Batty; 2, John Lewis 3, W. Nicholls. Best arranged and prettiest window box: 1, W. Nicholl 2, J. Buxton 3, W. E. Evans. Best sample of knitted socks or stockings by girls under 14: 1, Norah Hooson 2, Margaret Jane Jones Best Chemise by girls under 14: 1, Katie Hughes 2, Katie Roberts 3, Jennie Tilston. Best pillow case by girls under 11 1, S. L. Jones 2, Myfanvvy Roberts 3, Jennie Thomas. Best baked loaf of bread (any flour) 1, Mrs. Hemmings 2, Mrs. Smith 3, Mrs. Nicholls. Best dressed fowls Mrs. Thompson. Best dressed ducks Mis. Thompson. Coloured eggs: 1, Mrs. T. Rushforth; 2, Peter Hughes 3, Mrs. Rushforth. Eggs (white): 1, John Tillston; 2, Peter Hughes 3, Robert Smith. Best walking stick made by the exhibitor: Edward Humphreys. Best brown loaf: 1, Mrs. W. Smith: 2, Mrs. Wright, Ty'nycae 3, Mrs. Tillston. Writing George Harrison, Rhosesmore John Stephen Jones, Cilcen Barbara Davies, Cilcen George Hughes, Nannerch; Hilda Jones, Gwernaffield Wm. James Jones, Rhosesmore S. A. Jones, Rhydymwyn S. H. Jones, Rhydy- mwyn Robert Jones, Rhydymwyn William Thomas Jones, Rhosesmore; Jas. Humphreys, Rhvdymwyn J. Esmore Hughes, Rhosesmore. Worldlight competitions, best 2 lb. cobs. Prizes and diplomas given by Thos. Rigby and Son, Ltd., Waterloo Dock Mill, Liverpool: 1, Mrs. H. B. Birch, Mold 2, Mrs. Wright, Ty'n- ycaeau 3, Mrs. Vernon. One of the most interesting contests of the day was the hand rock drilling competition, for which no less than eleven sets had entered, there being three men in each set. As a pre- paration for this ewnt huge slabs of limestone had been carted to the field by Mr. Edward Lloyd and his assistants, and so great was the rush to see the contest that a large ring had to be formed around the competitors, who were lead miners, mostly from the Rhydymwyn, Rhosesmor and Halkyn districts. The competition was all the more interesting in view of its novelty. It had been organised by Mr. R. J. Davies, of Hendre, who on Saturday next returns to the United States to take up an important appointment there. Having seen such competitions in Colorado, Mr. Davies was anxious that the inhabitants of the Old Country should have the opportunity granted --hem ot i-esing upon a smaller scale what such contests are like. It was also elicited from Mr. Davies that in the Far West the miners travel hundreds of miles to take part in such competitions The first prize in some in. stances amounts to as much as C200 with a set of solid silver hammers and silver tools thrown in. Thousands of people look on while the competitors are at work, and it is interesting to be able to state that two of the most successful competitors are two brothers from Trefriw, who at times sweep ail before them. If the contest on Saturday is anything to go by, then those in the States must be exceeding- ly interesting, seeing that the Welsh miners threw themselves heart and soul into the work, to the delight of the spectators. The Committer, also, were exceedingly fortun. ate in being able to secure the services of a veteran miner in the person of Captain Thomas Jones, of the Plas Wirter Mine, to act as judge. Mr. R. J. Davies himself acted as time-keeper, and gave in addition a set of silver medals to the winners of the first prize. The conditions in connection with this com- petition were that the men would be allowed ten minut?s in which to perform the work of boring the deepest hole in the rock. Changes were allowed both, in respect of striking and turning, and an attendant was also allowed, hut the competitors had to bring their own tools with them All the competitors worked' with a will, and with an earnestness and an intensity which was infectious. Strange to state, the first measure taken by CaDtain Jones was the one which proved to be victorious over all the lest. namely, Robert Jones and party, who in ten minutes time bored a hole which when measured was found to be 14 inches deep-an excellent piece of work. Appended is the full list of the competitors, together with the depth of the respective bores Robert Jones and partners, 14 inches; Nuttall and partners, 831Í inches: Edward Jones and nartners, t)Ÿ(, inches; Morris and partners, 10% inches Harry Thomas and partners, ioyi in- ches Vernon and partners, 11inches; Rich- ard Lewis Lloyd and partners, SJ{ inches Joe Vernon and partners, 13 Hugh Jones and partners, 9% inches Anwyl and partners, II 3-16 inches: Sheldon and partners, ioTi inch. The winners of the first prize were declared to be Messrs. Robert Jones and Co., Harry Egerton end Joe Vernon coming second, and Frank Vernon and Pryce Jones third. The verdict was a very popular one, for all the prize winners had worked in capital style and thoroughly deserved their success. Other competitions during the day included a hat trimming race, a tug of war, a walking match, as well as hurdle, potatoe and sack races. There was also a married woman's race and a baby show, the last named competition attrac- ting a considerable amount of attraction. The winner out of eleven competitors proved to be Master Goodwin, of Rhydymwyn, a fine baby boy just over a year old. An attempt was made by the Weekly News reporter to interview the victor upon the subiect of What I think of baby shows," but His Honour, like the pro- verbial lodger, would not be drawed, and re- fused absolutely 'o commit himself in any way. He seemed, however, to be quite satisfied with the decision, seeing that when he was being shown round by his fond mamma and proud father after the judging was over his face was wreathed in smiles. Mr. J. D. Lloyd had offered a prize of ss. for the most doleful looking bachelor," but in spite of the rain all seemed to have enjoyed themselves so much at the show that the prize in question does not seem to have been award- ed, for the simple reason that no doleful looking bachelors—nor evei Beiiedicts--could be found. The prizes were distributed by )-1rs. Davies- Cooke at 5.30. It only remains to add that the Secretary of the show and the members of the Executive Committee did their work exceedingly well, and helped in every possible manner to make the show what it proved itself to be, the most en- joyable event possible. Indeed, it is not too much to state that in the Hon. Secretary, Mr. S. J. Yeomans, of the School House, Rhydy- mwyn, the Society has a man who is a host in himself, and who by means of his enthusiasm carries to a successful issue every movement which he takes in hand.

The Ptomaine Poisoning. A MOLD VICTIM. The Wrexham poisoning epidemic claimed another—and fifth—victim on Saturday after- noon last, in the person of Mrs. Ann Williams, of 3, King's-place, Coed Talon, near Mold, who died at 2.30 p.m., at Coed Talon, under the following circumstances:—It appears that the deceased lady (who was 53 years of age) partook of a quarter piece of a 2d. pie on the 1-th inst, which had been purchased upon that day—which was a Saturday—at Wrexham. It was abrut 10 o'clock on the Saturday night when Mrs. Wil- liams partook of the pie in question. At 3 o'clock on the Sunday morning, she was taken violently ill, her illness having all the character- istics of ptomaine poisoning. On the Sunday night Dr. Bell, of Pontblyddyn. was sent for, but the deceased was not seen by any medical man until noon on the Monday. The vomiting still continued, and did not actually cease until the Tuesday, the patient being confmed to bed all the time. On Friday, the 12th inst., it was decided to call in Dr. Vincent Trubshaw, of Mold, and he arrived at the house towards 9 o'clock, but by the 19th inst., so grave had the condition of the deceased become, that it was decided to send for Dr. Osborne Lunt, of Mold. By that time, however, Mrs. Williams was in a semi-comatose condition, and in spite of the most assiduous medical attention, she died as stated above at 2.30 p.m. on the Saturday after- noon. A remarkable feature of the case is the fact that the two daughters of the deceased and her son, who also partook of the same pie, have all been ill since. The son went to his work on the Monday, but owing to his condition he was obliged to give it up. The above facts were at once reported to Mr. Frederick Llewelyn Jones, the Flintshire Coroner, who held an inquest for the purposes of identification on Monday nieht last. A post-mortem to be conducted by Dr. Osborne Lunt and Dr. Williams, on behalf of the Local Government Board, has been ordered, and their report will be submitted at the ad- journed inquiry. DOCTOR'S STATEMENT. A Wrexham correspondent, on Tuesday night, saw Dr. Williams, Medical Officer of Health for Wrexham, who had just returned from London, where he had been some davs in consultation with Local Government Board officials. He said that no more sensational outbreak had taken place within his recollection. There had been two serious outbreaks 24 and 29 years ago, but these were not attended with such seriotis-con- sequences as the Wrexham one. The leading experts were working hard on the analysis of the suspected pies, but their report was not ready yet.

Carnarvonshire Golf Club. CONWAY AUTUMN MEETING. Capt E. P. Brooke, the Hon. Secretary, announces an interesting programme for the open event and autumn meeting to be held next month on the Carnarvonshire Golf Club's course at Conway. On Monday, Sept. 5th, the morning will be devoted to the open event (18 holes, Stroke Handicap), and in the afternoon play will take place for the Penrhyn Cup (18 holes, Stroke Handicap). On Tuesday, the Volunteer Cup will be played for (bogey handicap, 18 holes), and on Wednesday the Platt Cup (stroke scratch, 18 holes). Any further information respecting the competitions may be obtained from the Hon. Secretary.

A Rhyl Experiment. THE POST OFFICE AND THE LABOUR EXCHANGES. Early next month an experiment will pro- bably be made to try the possibilities of using Rhyl Post-office as a centre for registration pur- poses connected with Labour Exchanges. Space will be provided for applicants to fill in "Forms of application," "Reii.ewal slips, Registration cards," &c. Postcards will also be supplied for use by employers of labour to notify vacancies to the nearest Labour Ex- change. Assistance will be given by the Post-office counter staff in the filling up, of the various forms. The hours of attendance for registration work will be 8 a.m. to 9 a.m., .1 p.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. each week-day. Full particulars will be notified at the Post- office in a few days. It is hoped that this experiment will be found useful during the non-season period in securing employment for the many out-of-works in this district, where employment is so difficult to find. __a_-

Welsh Church Matters- The annual Ruri-Decanal Conference of Ar. llechwedd Deanery was held on Monday (St. Gwyddelan's Day) at Dolwyddelen. After the celebrations at 8.30 and 10.15 a.m. at St. Gwvddelan's Church, the Rev. J. C. Jones (Llangelynin) and Mr. W. H. Parry (St. Anno) read papers on The duty of the hearth and the Church towards the youth, especially at the time they go out to service. At 2.30 p.m. the Rev. R. Jones (Gyffin) and Mr. J. n. Thomas (Glanogwen) read papers on Christian re- unity; the best means of bringing it about." An interesting discussion followed. In the evening the Rev. R. T Jones (Glanogwen) con- ducted a service at St. Elizabeth's Church. The secretary of the Deanery was the Rev. B. Jones, Rector of Penmachno.

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Colwyn Bay National Eisteddfod. CHANGE OF ADJUDICATOR. The Rev. Canon Davies, rector of Gaerwen, known in bardic circles as Dyfrig, has, owing to the unsatisfactory condition of his health, informed the Committee of the Colwyn Bay National Eis- teddfod that he will be unable to act as adjudi- cator in the recitation competitions, and the committee have appointed Deiniol Fychan, the well-known North Wales elocutionist, with the Rev. W. Wynn Davies, Bangor, to take Dyfrig's place.

Among those who have passed the Oxford Local Senicr Examination is Miss E. Matthews, of the County School, Carnarvon. She was placed in third-class honours, and is one of those who have shown sufficient merit to receive certificates qualifying themselves for admission to the degree examinations at Oxford.

THE "BRILLIANT" tjjgj SPIRIT STOVE vj lilip (Provisional Patent). Economical, Simple, Clean, jjgQjga^c—, Safe and Efficient, No wick required. Will cook Meat. WilKgVegetables, and Sweets for ^d. 7 6 Carriage Paid in j /'ur) latent Cooker to cook 3 courses at once, 5:11- If unprocurable write direct to S. NORTH & CO., 52a, Bow Lane, London, E.C. Agents Wanted. Liberal Terms. 421326 -> COALS AND GAS COKE. Highest Qualities.—Lowest Prices Truck Loads to any Station. Enquirers give reference to this paper WRITE THE G. J. EVESON, COAL & COKE Co. LTD. BIRMINGHAM.

Birtfts, JRarrtagfS, anb BratftS. BIRTHS. Edwards.—August 16th, at Anneddle, Bangor, the wife of Evan Edwards, of a son. Unsworth.—August 9th, at Abergele, the wife of Arthur Unsworth, of a daughter. MARRIAGES. Edmunds—Jones.—August 17th, at Prince's- road Chapel, Bangor, by the Rev. D. J. Wil- liams, E. T. Edmunds, 9, Bowvdd-road, Blaenau Festiniog, to M. W. Jones, Pen'rallt Lodge, Upper Bangor. Hughes-Gillet.-At the Parish Church, Mold, on August 16th, W. O. Hughes, M.A., to Con- stance, second daughter of Mrs. Gillet, Gwvnfa, Mold. Hughes—Evans.—On August 16th, at Bangor, John Hughes, Tan'rallt Cottage, Bangor, to Ellen Evans, Tai'r Meibion, Bangor. DEATHS. Evans.—August 13th, at Bank-place, Holv- well, Miss Maria Evans (late of Llanrwst), aged 82 years. Bibby.—August 14th, at Sunnyside, Rhuddlan, aged 53 years, Joseph Edward Bibby, of Sher- wood, Grange-road, Rhyl (late of Liverpool), the beloved husband of Mary Emily Bibbv. Cartwright.—August 11th, at Girvan, Pen- sarn, Abergele, aged 63 years, James Cartwright. Kent.On August 12th, very suddenly, the Rev. W. A. Kent, M.A., Vicar of St. Andrew's, Accrington, elder son of the Rev. R. B. Kent. Penmaen, Llanfairfechan. Maddocks.—Drowned, whilst bathing at Old Colwyn, on the 15th inst., Harry, the youngest and dearly loved son of John and Sarah Mad- docks, of Stretford-road, Old Trafford. Roberts.-On August 22nd, at Plasdulvn, Llan- bedr-y-Cenin, William Roberts, aged 78 years. Will be interred at Talybont Cemetery, Friday, 26th. Rowley.-On the 11th inst., at Colwyn gay,. after long illness, patiently borne, aged 69 years. Thomas Rowley, beloved husband of Eleanor Rowley (late of 41, Corporation-street and Old Trafford, Manchester). Rimmer.—August 11th, suddenly, at Pen- maenmawr, aged 50 years, Harold Rimmer, 36. Shrewsbury-road, Oxton. I FUNERALS by M. & J. WILLIAMS, Funeral Directors, HIGH STREET, CONWAY Estab. 1850. Telephone 3x3. II j 26

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