The North Wales Weekly News

Llanrwst Urban District Council. GAS DEVELOPMENTS. SNLT. FOR COUNTY COUNCIL COM- MITTEE. The meeting of the Urban District Council was held on Friday, Mr. William Hughes pre- siding. There were also present Messrs. \V. J. Williams, Edward Mills, Griffith Jones, John Williams, D. J. Williams, and William Davies with the Clerk (Mr. T. Latimcr Jones), the Surveyor (Mr. George Wynne), and the Collector (Mr. E. M. Jones). FINANCE. The Collector reported having collected during the month il,53 17s. Id.—The Fin- ance Committee reported having examined accounts amounting to (37 -Is, which they recommended should be paid. There was an overdraft of (2^ 14s. lid., making a total overdraft at the Bank of /62 18s. I l(I.-The report was adopted. LEFT ON THE TABLE. The Clerk reported having received a letter from the County Council re notifica- tion of Births Act and the resolution passed bv the Public Health Committee re adoption of the same, which provides that notification must be made within six hours after the birth of the child The letter was allowed to lie on the table. PROVISIONAL ORDER. The Clerk stated that no doubt the mem- bers had noticed the insertion of a notice by the Gas Company in the weekly papers with reference to the Provisional Order, and he thought they should appoint a small com- mittee to safeguard the town and see that proper clauses were inserted respecting the price intended to be charged for gas, the cutting up oi streets and re-placing the same, &c. The following were elected to act :—The Chairman, the Vice-Chairman, Messrs. Wil- liam Hughes, W. J. Williams, and D. J. Williams. THE RECENT ACTION. The Clerk reported that a print of the evi- dence could be seen at his office at any time. Mr. D. J. Williams suggested that a copv be bound and placed in the Council's cup- board for future reference. This suggestion was agreed to, and if the Clerk could arrange each member to be sup- plied with a print ot the evidence with the summing up and the verdict. OLD BOOKS. The Clerk reported that it had been sug- gested that the best of the old books now stored at the Fire Station be picked out and placed in the Public Library. Mr. W. J. Williams suggested that the re- mainder be put in bundles and offered tor sale by public auction. Both suggestions were agreed to, and Mr. D. J. Williams was delegated to see to the same with the Surveyor. PULMONARY TUBEKCULOSIS. The Medical Officer enclosed information and instruction y the above, and the same was referred to the Inspector for his perusal. so that he might report any point of-interest to the Council. UNCLEAN WATER. A letter was read from Mrs. Hyde, Bron Derw, complaining of the unsatisfactory .;tate of the water supply to Fclin Isa'-cottages, the water being dirty, entailing great hardship upon her tenants there. The Surveyor said there was little deposit of mud in the pipes, and he feared the coat- ing of the pipes was not quite satisfactory. He had recently scoured these pipes. Mr. D. J. Williams said he was at this place one night, and cmld corroborate this complaint. There was a taste, but it was fairly clear. The Inspector said there should be no taste. Mr. John Williams asked what the cort of re-laying this length would be. The Surveyor answered about /25. Mr. John Williams maintained that these people paid rates, and were entitled to good water like others. Mr. Griffith Jones agreed, and said he felt sorry for this lady. She had complained previously and had contributed a third of the cost ot laying the pipes. The Inspector was instructed to scour the pipes and report at the next Council. FIRE BRIGADE CAPTAIN. A letter signed by all the members of the Fire Brigade was read asking that the Coun- cil shculd appoint Mr. G. I. Allsupp, the present Lieutenant of the Brigade, as Captain, to fill the place of Mr. T. R. Jones, who had left the town, and their request was acceded to. The naming of a Lieutenant was left to the Fire Brigade Committee. LIGHTING INSPECTOR. The advisability of appointing a Lighting Inspector inrtead of Mr. T. R. Jones, was considered, and on the motion of Mr. Griffith Jones, seconded by Mr. W. J. Williams, the Inspector (Mr. Wynne; was asked to under- take the duty until the next meeting, when they could fully discus the matter. WELSH UNIVERSITY. The Chairman was re-appointed Governor ot the University College of North Wales. ELECTION DATE. It was resolved that the date of annual ekction of Councillors be set down tor March 25th. 1911. CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS. A letter was read from the Tradesmen's Association re Christmas holidays, and their application was agreed to by the Council the particulars to be made known bv poster and Town Crier. r BAD ROADS. The attention of the Surveyor was drawn to Jones's-terrace, which was said to be in a bad condition.

I Llandudno Fifty Years Ago. A Birkenhead reader asks us to insert the following very interesting article which ap- peared in the 'I'nsira'rd London New? for October 9th, 1858 The St. George's Harbour Railway bc- tween Llandudno and Conway, which has so long been felt a desideratum, to remove the great hindrance to the public reaching this beautiful watering place, was opened on Friday, the 1st inst. The first train started from Llandudno at 8.35 a.m. and completed the journev in something less than ten minutes. Eight passenger trains are to run daily to and fro, and arrangements have been made to book to the principal stations on the L. & N.-W. Railway. Through car- riages will be attached to the express and morning trains to and from Birmingham, Liverpool. Manchester, Chester and London thus avoiding the necessity of changing carriages. The railway commences on a curve, at the foot of the Suspension Bridge, junction- ing with Chester and Holyhead railway, at which point a commanding view of Conway Castle and of the Suspension and Tubular Bridges can be gained. The railway then crosses the turnpike road, and stretches along the Conway Shore, keeping in view the mountain range of Penmaenmawr and the Straits of Beanmaris and in the right the beautiful Maelgwyn, the picturesque and extensive grounds surrounding the seat of the Hon. T. Mostyn, M.P. (which are now opened to the public twice a week), .and approaches Llandudno at the lower end of Mostyn street, where an appropriate station has been built. This railway is of great importance to Llandudno, as it brings this delightful watering place in connection with all the principal lines of railway. Llandudno is rapidly rising into importance, and bids fair to rival the first watering place in Eng- land, on account of the climate being so pure and bracing, renderin,e. it a desirable winter residence. The town is situated close under the Great Orme's Head,' and bounded by a bay on the north-east and south-west-west sides, where the bathing ground is both ex- tensive and excellent. The town adds to its other attractions two English Churches and several chapels, an excellent library and baths, market- house, and several commodious hotels. The Railway Company have included in their Act a pier and harbour, which are now in course of formation. The landing-pier will be available at all times of the tide. The whole is being executed by Mr. Bird. con- tractor.

Trefriw Property Owner and the Judge. SPIRITED INCIDENT AT RHYL COUNTY COURT. On Friday, at the Rhyl County Court, His Honour heard an action in which Mr. vVil. liam Campling. a Rhyl property owner, now residing at Trefriw, sued Mrs. Grainger Hen- derson, rowyn, Abergele, for /2 Jl)s., for repairs to a house known as Sandvridge, Fairfield-avenue, Rhyl, the house not being handed over in a prop- r condition at the expiration of her tenancy, fair wear and tear excepted. Mr. F. ). Gamlin appeared for the plaintiff, and the defendant attended in person. Mr. Gamlin said that the house was let to the defendant, and she occupied it for twelve months. Before she took the house, it was papered throughout, and was put into a very nice condition, but after defendant left, it was found that considerable damage had been done, a leadlight and other fittings being broken Mr. Fred Wallis, auctioneer, said he had that day examined the house, and agreed that the charges made by the plaintiff were fair and reasonable. In reply to the Judge, the witness said that the house had been empty for six months before he saw it. Defendant denied that she had in any wav damaged the house. She left it in good repair, and as to the claim for damage by oil it could be mended for 2d., as there was only a little camphorated oil spilt from a medicine chest. She would not damage a house wil fully, but che could not prevent fair wear and tear. In reply to Mr. Gamlin, the defendant denied that she had told the defendant that her children had stripped the paper off the walls. It was true one window was broken by the men when removing furniture, but further than that, she did not know. She denied that anyone ever hammered the doors, or forced the cellar open with a poker. It was true electric lighting fittings were put into the house, but. plaintiff gave permission for that. Plaintil! "aid he would not have allowed the electric light to be put in had he known that the flooring boards would have had to be taken up, as the joints were damaged. In reply to further questions, the defend- ant said that the bowl in the bathroom ran over one night because of the pipe being frozen. The tap was allowed to drip to prevent a burst, and she had suffered far more damage to her furniture than had the plaintiff. His Honour said he did not think that anything beyond fair wear and tear had been proved. Plaintiff was uncorroborated, and defendant denied what the landlord said. Repairing agreements must be read reason- ably, and he did not think there was any evidence to justify him giving plaintiff a ver- dict. He could not say that the defendant had acted unreasonably in trying to save the landlord expense when the pipe burst. People often let taps run at night to prevent the pipes freezing. He had come to the conclu- sion that it would be better to return the Scotch vrrdict of Not proven," and no he found for the defendant. Plaintiff, on hearing the decision, jumped from his seat, took his hat, and with the words If that is justice in this Court, I have done with it.' left the room. gg

LLANFAIRFECHAN. TESTIMONIAL. A highly respected resident of Llanfairfechan, Mr Morris Price, was the delighted recipient of an unexpected testimonial on Wednesday last, when" Co Bach," the Grand Master of the Order of the Kunnuts Society, presented to Mr M. Price, the Grand Cross of the Order, accompanied by a suitable illuminated address. This was in recognition of his bravery in saving a fellow resident from drowning on the night of the 13th inst. The presentation was made before a good number of the members of the Kunnuts Society, and Mr Price thanked the Grand Master for the presentation made to him. MISSIONS. On Tuesday evening, at the English Wesleyan Church, a lantern lecture was given on a Tale of Two Cities," depict- ing scenes in Chinese life. POLICE CAS E.-At Bangor Police Court on Tuesday, Robert Williams, Bronyrallt, was summoned for keeping a carriage without a licence. P.C. Williams gave evidence, and said that when he spoke to the defendant about it, lie replied that ex-P.C. Griffiths (deceased) told him about nine or ten years ago not to take out a licence, and that if the Inspector or anyone else approached him about it, he was to refer them to him (P.C. Griffiths). Defendant caused considerable amusement in Court when he made his state- ment. The Bench ultimately fined him 15s. and costs. ACCIDENT.—Much regret is felt at the accident which befel Messrs. W. J. Jones and T. Atherton, two of the Llanfairfechan first team footballers. W. J. Jones, who was assisting the Bangor University team against Liverpool University at Liverpool last Wed- nesday, dislocated his collar-bone, and T. Atherton, whilst playing in a League match at Menai Bridge with his home club, got badly kicked in the knee. This will keep both these two players from the field for a good time. ADVENT.—Special services will be held in Christ Church every Wednesday evening, with an address at 7 p.m., during Advent, From good authority received, it is stated that the alto singer of Christ Church is giving up singing for a while on account of head trouble this will be a loss to the choir, who, I am given to understand, are busv at work practising the "Hymn cf Praise" for the festival to he held in Bangor next May. A great many Church people will be glad to see him back amongst his cheirmen again.— (Cor.) A NEW CHAPEL.—A new edifice for the Methodist Connexion has been commenced in Valley-road, and excellent progress is being made with the work. WHJST DRIVE.—On Tuesday night a very successful whist drive was held in the girls' school in connection with the Choral Society. The ladies' committee, of which Miss Cleaver is the secretary, were respon- sible for the drive and the refreshments. There were 68 persons present, and the prizes were won as follows -Ladies I, Miss Roberts, Central Stores 2. Miss Schofield, Fron consolation, Miss Dorothy Neate. Gentleman: I, Mr. Llewelyn Jones, F.R.C.O.; 2, Mr. Birnie, Gorddinog Gardens consola- tion, Mr. E. J. Thomas, Station road. A NOTED EXHIBITOR.—-Mr. Robert Hughes, Bronymaen, was a successful ex- hibitor at the Birmingham fat stock show this week. In class 17, for a steer not exceeding two years old, he won first and second prizes, and he also captured premier honours in the next class with a heifer. A Birmingham newspaper states that Mr. Robert Hughes was the most successful exhibitor, for he won two prizes for yearling steers and the first for heifers. His cattle were in the prim- est condition, and of the highest quality." That was the opinion of the best-known judges of Welsh cattle. This week, the animals are being exhibited at the London Show. They are bred at Mr. Hughes's farm, near Conway.

BETTWSYCOED. WEATHER OBSERVATIONS AT BE fTWSYCOED. For the week ending Saturday, Nov. 26fh.— Mean Maximum (in Shade) 41-7 Mean Minimum (in Shade). 32 8 Highest in Shade. 46 Lowest in Shade 26 Maximum in the Sun Lowest on the grass 25 Bright Sunshine u Shrs. Mean amount of Cloud 62 8 per cent. Observer-DR. HUGH WATSON FOX. PERSONAL.—Mr John Jones, Tyn-y- Merddyn, is away recruiting his health at Torquay, nnd Mr R. Parry, J.P., is making a short stay at Llandudno for the same pur- pose. FAIR.-Tlie annual fair was held on Tues- day, when there was a large attendance of farmers. There was a good number of cattle, the majority of which were disposed of at satisfactory prices. FOOTBALL.—A match was played on Saturday between the local club and Pen- machno. After a hard tussle, the homesters proved victorious by 4 gcals to 1. TO LONDON.—Mr. William Jones, Mur- iau, hai just received an appointment in the Metropolis. Mr. Jones has been for some years clerk in the employ ot Mr. White Phillips, solicitor. Festiniog. AUCTION SALE. Mes,;r. Robert & Rogers Jonec conducted a two days' le at Minafon on Thursday and Friday. Most of the articles rea'ioed high prices, some mak- ing record biddings. THE POOL MINE.—We regret to an nounce the closing o t-his min:1 which was done on Saturday, by which many local miners and labourers have been thrown out of work at a time when it is mostly needed. We can only hope that this w ill be but tem- porary, and that the works may soon re- open .0 as to g ve employment to those heads of lami'ies who have been dependent upon it tor their livelihood.

The Light Railway. NEW PENNY STAGES. The Llandudno and Colwyn Bay Electric Railway Company have decided to bring into operation on December I a new system of penny stages. When the line was opened penny stages were provided at LIandudno and at Colwyn Bay, several of them being what are known as -1 over-lapping stages." It was found that the local traffic to Craigydon, at Llandudno, interfered with the through traffic to Colwyn Bay, which in the season is very remuneiative. To prevent this loss of through traffic the penny stage to Craigydon was abolished, as well as another penny stage in the town. The Urban District Council of Llandudno endeavoured to secure the restoration of the stages, but unsuccessfully, and after considerable negotiation they made a representation to the Board of Trade to the effect that the Company were not carrying out their Order, which requires that there shall be penny stages of not less than half a mile each or fares at the rate of penny per half mile. Mr. M'Innes, the manager, now announces that the penny stages are to be arranged. The Llandudno terminus is to be removed to a loop a little distance nearer the shore at West Llandudno, and the first stage will end at Deganwy-street, instead of at Mostyn- street corner. The next stage will be from Deganwy-street to Vaughan-street, and the third from Vaughan-street to Queens- road, Craigydon. At the Colwyn Bay end, the first stage will be from Station-road to Brompton Avenue, which is a little shorter than the present one, and the overlapping stage will be abolished. There are to be ten stages altogether. Two of them terminate at loops in the fields to which there is not very direct access, and one ends at what seems now to he generally known as Budget Tollgate," near the Rhos golf-house. If the penny stages are adhered to in lieu of the existing through fares, the cost of the journey from Vaughan-street, Llandudno, to Station Road, Colwyn Bay, will be 8d., and from one end of the line to the other lod. At the same time, the stages will encourage the intermediate traffic A system of cheap fares for school children has also been inaugurated.

MR. CHARLES TENNYSON. Architecture is an art, perhaps the great- est of all arts.—In the Contemporary Re- view."

Election Gossip, WELSH SEATS AND SOME OTHERS. THE IMPORTANCE OF CARNARVON BOROUGHS. The fighting spirit is abroad, and there is every reason to believe that the battle will be- short, sharp and decisive. If Eng- land could only be brought into line with the advance political thought of Wales and Scotland, this election would result in the grandest triumph of democratic principles ever achieved in these islands. Even tak- ing things as they are, the situation is most favourable from the Liberal standpoint, and there is every prospect of the Party of Pro- gress being returned to both office and power. THE CHANCELLOR. Needless to say, the eyes of the whole world are being turned towards Carnarvon Boroughs during this contest. Mr. Lloyd George is not the exclusive possession of Wales, nor even of the British Isles; his utterances are repeated far and wide and their significance discussed in distant lands. In him Wales has given to the world one of the foremost democratic leaders of his age. But the Carnarvon Boroughs has belonged the proud privilege of returning this noble son of the people—this member of aristo- cracy of intellect—to the British Parlia- ment, which he has made the theatre of so many of his brilliant triumphs of oratory and statesmanship during these twenty years of active Parliamentary life. Does the constituency appreciate that privilege? There can be no doubt as to the answer. Carnarvon Boroughs is proud of LJoyd George, and Lloyd George is proud of Carnarvon Boroughs, and nothing shaU part them so long as he is spared to lead the nation he loves towards the goal of its fondest aspirations. If the Boroughs failed him now, at this great crisis in national affairs, it would reflect nothing but disgrace upon the inhabitants of the division, irres- spective of their political creed. But there is no fear of that. Mr. Lloyd George is too sincerely admired by all parties to permit of his defeat at a time when it is so essential that public confidence in him should be expressed in the most emphathatic manner. As to the Chancellor's opponent, little need be said. The only circumstance which lends interest to his candidate is the mys- tery surrounding his adoption after the Con- servative Selection Committee had decided not to oppose the Chancellor. Mr. Austin Jones deserves more credit for his courage than for his discretion, and that is all that can be said about him. His presence in the field is not resented in the least by the Liberal party. On the contrary, they have long been prepared to do battle with him or any other champion of the party of privilege and reaction. The only danger, now that the battle has begun, is that the Liberals will feel too confident of victory, and there- fore omit to put in the amount of effort which the presence of a stronger opponent would certainly evoke. Liberals, spare no effort, make every sacrifice to send the Chancellor back to St. Stephens with an overwhelming majority. A mere majority is not enough. He must be supported by the largest number of votes ever recorded in his favour. That is the way in which to hold up his arms in the great battle for the rights of the people. CARNARVONSHIRE. Mr. Ellis Davies, in the Southern Divi- sion, had a majority of 4,418, and Mr. Wil- liam Jones, in the Northern Division, a majority of 4.418, in January last. Result: The Tories arc afraid to fight them this time. The Conservative Party are slow at learning, but even they are beginning to open their eyes to hard facts. And majorities like these are very stubborn facts indeed. ANGLESEY. Mr. Ellis Griffith is again opposed by Mr. R. O. Roberts, whom he brushed aside with a sweeping majority of 4,2 at the last election. The Liberal K.C. is more popular than ever, and the Liberal fighting forces are in better order than even a year ago, so that the probabilities point to an even more decisive victory for the clever K.C. this time. P.S.-Tlie fight is off." Mr. R. O. Ro- berts has decided not to contest the seat. That Tariff Reform visit to Germany has cooked hi,s goose. The mistake was made of including in the party of trippers one or two men with their eyes wide open. They came back confirmed in their Free Trade faith. WEST DENBIGH. The Liberals of West Denbighshire, it would appear, are to be disappointed. They had such a delightful experience in January that they are simply spoiling for another fight, but at the time of writing there is no prospect of a Conservative candidate being put into the field. The Liberals are there- fore deprived of the opportunity of improving upon the record majority of 3025 by which they returned Sir Herbert Roberts less than a year ago. Here again the Liberal organ- isation is perfect, the workers are full of energy and determination, and the Member is more popular than ever, if that be possible. Whatever may be the real motives of the Conservative party in not contesting the seat, it is only fair to say that the Con- servative leaders in the chief centres, such as Colwyn Bay, have received the decision with a sense of relief. Sir Herbert is ex- ceedingly popular amongst the Conserva- tives, who readily recognise his personal qualities and his splendid work in P,arlia- ment. Party loyalty would of course induce them to fight their hardest for a Conserva- tive candidate, hopeless as would be the chance of success, but they are very pleased that they are not called upon to oppose a Member who has proved such an ideal re- presentative. It is gratifying to note that political animosity is entirely absent from West Denbighshire at the present juncture. EAST DENBIGH. In the Eastern Division both the candi- dates are strangers to the electorate, but the principles which they respectively represent are so diametrically opposed that the public can have no difficulty in choosing between them. The Unionist Candidate, Mr. Alfred Hood, is the leader of the Tariff Reform movement in Liverpool-that city which owes so much of its wonderful prosperity to Free Trade—and he stands for the taxa- tion of the widow's loaf and the fastening of the feudal yoke about the necks of the people. Mr. Edward T. John, on the other hand, is a patriotic Welshman and a sturdy Liberal who has worked himself up by the aid of his own genius and perseverance, to a high position in the industrial world, and knows too well from actual experience what are the conditions of life for the working classes of this country. He sympathises with the workers and seeks to better their lot, and moreover he is an earnest advocate of right- eous demands of Wales for a system of local self-government. in many respects Mr. John, besides being a fellow-countryman of the people he will represent in Parliament, will make a worthy successor to Mr. Hemmerde, whose candi- dature at Portsmouth is being so sympath- etically followed in this district. It is earnestly to be hoped that the Liberals of East Denbigh will improve on their major- ity of 3,544. A Tory majority of eight must be wiped out in Denbigh Boroughs, and with it must be swept away Mr. Ormsby Gore and his terrible ancestral sword. Mr. Clement Ed- wards, who proved such a splendid Mem- ber for this division, and whose defeat at the last election was a real misfortune to Wales and to Liberalism, is now fighting a stern battle in East Glamorgan. The sword —not an ancestral one- which he has re- linguished has been taken up by a fine Liberal champion in the person of Mr. Canadoc Rees, Welshman to the backbone, although a native of Birkenhead, whose heart beats in sympathy with the aspirations of the people whom he seeks to serve in Parliament. Mr. Caradoc Rees, who, by

I Meadowcroft I Hotel, 7 Llanerch Road and Pronlenade. :\1. M. :\10RRIS (Late Conway Road). THE Establishment commands a magnificent view of woods, and country for many miles. y I T South aspect. Private Sitting Room. Separate Tables. Fine Billiard Room. Nat. Tsl. 226. Telegrams: "Meadowcroft."

West Denbighshire. SIR HERBERT ROBERTS AGAIN ADOPTED. Great enthusiasm prevailed at the meeting held yesterday (Wednesday) at Bodawen, Denbigh, of the Council of the West Denbigh- shire Liberal Association, called for the pur- pose of adopting Sir Herbert Roberts as the Liberal candidate. Mr. W. G. Dodd, who presided, paid a glowing tribute to the work done by Sir Herbert during his eighteen years in Parliament, and this was endorsed by Mr. Boaz Jones (Denbigh), Mr. D. McKie (Colwyn Bay), Mr. Isaac Ellis, Mr. Richard Edwards, Mr. E. R. Parry (Llangollen). Rev. David Morris (Abergele), Mr. William Hughes (Llanrwst), Mr. John Jones (Llanarmon), and others, and the resolution of confidence was carried amid cheers. Sir Herbert Ro- berts made a statesmanlike speech in re- I sponse, and later Lady Roberts acceded to the wish of the meeting by giving a short I address, which was heartily cheered.

Four Miles of Poultry. Visitors at the Crystal Palace last week saw ne of the largest and most successful poultry shows ever held, the entries fcr this popular fixture reaching the enormous total ot 12,000. Where such a large number of valuable birds is concerned, the commissariat must necessarily be in the hands of capable and experienced caterers, and the manner in which Messrs. Spratt's Patent, Ltd., the well-known dog, poultry, and cage bird food manufacturers, to whom this department was again entrusted, carried out their duties, excelled all their previous efforts. The magnitude of their task is better realised when one takes into consideration the fict that it was nccessary to erect nc less than four miles cf cages, and that during the three days of the Show, eight tons of food had to be prepared for the birds. Altogether forty tons of material were used bv Messrs. Spratt's in this undertaking. Needless to say, this enterprising firm had a very imposing and attractive stand, en which was displayed a full range of their numerous specialities. among the mo;t prominent being Laymor," The iood that makes hens lay ard keeps them it

Canadian Emigration from Wales Owing mainly to the continued depression in the quarry centres, emigration, more especially to Canada, has been considerably on the increase during the past few months. Lately an emigration office, considered by the authorities, under whose auspices it was established, the finest in Wales, was opened at Carnarvon by Mr. T. S. Ingham. This week, Mr Jury, Canadian Government agent (Liverpool), is on a visit to the district de- livering lectures illustrated with lantern slides. On Thursday night he was at Carnarvon, and on Friday night he spoke to a crowded audience at Ebenezer, in the heart of the Dinorwic quarry district.

COLWYN BAY. LIST OF VISITORS. PWLLYCROCHAN HOTEL. J. S. Littlewood, Esq, resident Mrs Littlewood, do H W Wilson, Esq, Liverpool M rs Wilson, do H Goldschmidt, Esq, Manchester Miss Heine, do S J Goldschmidt, Esq, do Mrs Goldschmidt, do Master Jack Goldschmidt, do Miss Betty Goldschmidt, do E Oliver, Esq, Bowdon Mrs La Batt and maid, Harrogate Mrs Alexander, Manchester Miss Alexander, do Miss Clark, do Captain Gardner, Richmond Mrs Gardner, do Mrs Barley, Cheshire L Gaismdu, Esq, Manchester J Crossley, Esq, Halifax Harold Sumner, Esq, and chauffeur, Standish Mrs Sumner, baby'and maid, do Nurse Harrop, do W H Renshaw, Esq, Manchester Mrs Renshaw, do W T Lee, Esq, Heswall Mrs Lee. do Master Gerald Lee, do M rs Wells and party, Liverpool COLWYN BAY HOTEL. L M Heyes, Esq, Manchester Miss Carpenter, do E W Bunting. Esq, Accrington E Seymour Mead, Esq. Northwich Mrs Seymour Mead, do Miss Mallet, do Miss R Mallet, do Fairhurst, Esq. do Miss Fairhurst, do Doctor Colin Campbell, Southport C Broomhall, Esq, Didsbury Mrs Broomhall, do Doctor Broomhall, Rawtenstall "Irs Broomhall, do J E Henderson, Esq, Chester Mrs G Taylor, do T Cleworth, Esq, Sonthport — Astin, Esq, Manchester M iss Rencke, do J H Rigg, Esq, Lythani l L Johnson, Esq, Liverpool Rees, Esq Wolverhampton Mrs Rees, do P Crowther, Esq, H uddersfidd J Tetlow, Esq, Cleckhc.iton L M Tetlow, Esq, do G Tetlow, Esq, do F Balfour, Esq, London Mrs Baltour, do M Bela, Esq. Manchester Nlrs Bela. do E Hollingwoi th. Esq, Dobcross Mrs Place, Notting-ham The Rev MrHolden, uo Mrs Holden do Mrs Falconer. London Miss Falconer, do HOTEL METROPOLE. Mrs Hammesley, Manchester G C Chambers, Esq. Liverpool J Simpson, Esq. London VV Prestley, Esq, London P R Wright, Esq, Cardiff J S Thompson, Esq. Manchester J Oliver Jones, Esq, do H P Pearson, Esq. Manchester D S Blake, Esq. West ladies D Adams, Esq. do J Henshaw, Esq, Liverpool A Antill, Esq, do J Miies. Esq, Cardiff VVm. Kay, Esq, Chester H Williams. Esq, Manchester H Keaksfone, Esq, do FTyrer, Esq, Liscard J Rothband, Esq, Manchester J Rigby, Esq. do LOCKYER'S PRIVATE HOTEL. Mrs Brierlev, Htiddersficid Miss Hall. Colwyn Crabtree, Esq, Manchester J Bott imiey. Esq, Dobcross Mrs Bottomlev, do Miss Innes, Stalybridge Miss Steane, Coventry Miss Lynch, London RHOS-ON-SEA. ST. WINIFREDS. Mrs Lanfear, Wolverhampton Miss I. larke, Nottingham Mrs Hamilton, Stockport Mr and Mrs W, od, Bishop Auckland E J Buckley, Esq. Manchester H Buckley, Esq. do Mr and Mrs Barratt, do II Barratt. Esq. do Rev and Mrs Guest Gilbert. Marston J Horrocks, Esq, Manchester

The value of the Currant as a nutritive and Health Food is quite without equal. CURRANT COOKERY A COMPETITION FOR THE HOME PRIZES JT* PRIZES THIS WEEK iZ If, M THIS WEEK The object of the Competition is to pro- mote and make widely known the great value of Currants as food. When this is fully appreciated, the cost of living* will I be reduced and much benefit to the B national health will accrue. Concerning ■ ? this subject, Sir Francis Laking, the B King's Physician, says-" Many are the B ways in which Currants can enter into B daily use in the household with great B advantage to health and pocket." B The 40 ROYAL PATRONAGE.—His Majesty the B ,« King of Greece has accorded facilities to a B little Chartered Company for the encouragement of B the use of Currants, the little dried grapes of B dried „ Greece. These are so wholesome, nutritious, ■ and palatable that a full knowledge of their value B Grapes and uses is eminently desirable in every house- B hold. It is simply marvellous to realise what p from can be achieved with this delicious little fruit. nj iru II You can improve your knowledge of this im- g — portant subject and at the same time be 9 Greece. paid for doing 50. p 40 HOW TO ENTER.-Fill in and post the |j Coupon attached, and you will receive full Kg details of this simple and interesting Competi- U tion. It is absolutely essential that you make a B sample of Currant Cookery in accordance with M 7^1%^Y this week's recipe. Your work will be carefully || ) \t judged by Mr. C. Herman Senn, the world-famed 9 ^^rLXiohi-r expert on cooking, and the prizes awarded for B merit, and merit only. No element of favouritism §j enters into the awards. Whatever you win— ■ whether it be a large or small prize-depends 9 upon your own capacity and energy. Remember the old saying that Practice makes Perfect." Try a few times before finally deciding what you vill send in. After being judged, all cakes will be distributed free among Charitable Institutions providing for the starving poor. ^|" Everyone with the exception of professional cooks may enter this competition. Fruit .—— that THIS WEEKS RECIPE. COURTIN CAKE.—1-lb. flour, i-lb. butter, I-lb. jn sugar, 1-lb. currants, 1 tcaspoonful baking powder. Id 5 eggt, pinch salt. METHOD.—Rub the butter in the flour, than add flllf nf the other ingredients, lastly the eg-g-s—wall beaten 11*11 vl up mix all together and divide into five flat cakea, {jut on flQured tin. and bake in a moderate oven till ight brown. If not eaten as soon as baked, put in 1XUU1 ISlllUCUla oven to gat hot, slice and butter them. COUPON. To "CURRANTS," 131, Strand, LONDON. Please sond, free of cost, full farticulmrs of Courtin Cake" Competition mentioned in Ie The North Wales Weekly News." M W ->i Full Name I Tr Address II I. • N.B.-Thm Oeupan wn be wit In an open Half-iMnny Mvmom. .r:1

the way, is related to well-known families at Colwyn Bay, is a capable exponent of Liberal principles and a born fighter. It is the general hope and expectation that he will utterly root Mr. Ormsby Gore and his snic kersnee. FLINTSHIRE. Mr. Herbert Lewis, whether opposed or not, will continue to be the Member for Flintshire—of that there is not the slightest doubt. There has been some talk of an opponent in the interesting person of the political renegade, Sir J. D. Rees, but up to the time of writing that lover of Indian tigers has not made his appearance. In any event, if he decides to seek the suffrages of the people of Flintshire, he will find himself in as uncomfortable a position as if still in the jungle with those pleasant pets which he talked so much about in Parliament. Mr. Herbert Lewis has rendered such noble service to Wales, both in and out of Parliament, that no constituency would willingly deprive itself of the honour of being represented by him at St. Stephens. In the Boroughs the electors are being treated to a series of entertainments by that quaint representative of the old school, Colonel Howard, who with all his exper- iences of electoral defeats has not yet real- ised what a wide gulf separates his views from the democratic sentiments of a free people. Live and learn is a good old adage, no doubt; but why waste so much time? But some people are very slow in seeing the obvious—hence Colonel Howard's candidature. Mr. J. W. Summers, the excellent Liberal Member, has gained a sure place in the hearts of the electorate, who are now called upon to show the sincerity of their objec- tions to taxed food and lordly dominance by increasing their majority of 427. MERIONETHSHIRE. Mr. Haydn Jones, whose majority was 4192 at the last contest, is a man too much after the hearts of the Men of Meirion to make it worth while the Tories opposing him, and so he again is condescendingly per- mitted a walk over." The good seeds sown by Tom Ellis and Owen M. Edwards in that fertile soil are producing a rich harvest. RADNORSHIRE. Sir Francis Edwards, one of the sturdiest of Welsh Liberals, lost his seat in January by the small majority of 14, and now he is making a vigorous effort to regain it. Every Progressive in the land wishes him success. Denbigh Boroughs and Radnor must be I brought back to the Liberal fold. We must once again show a United Wales. MONTGOMERYSHIRE. Mr. David Davies, the Squire of I'las Dinam, has very rightly been returned with- out opposition for the county; and in the boroughs a gallant fight against Col. Pryce Jones is being made by Mr. A. Humphreys Owen, who seeks to win back for Liberalism the seat which his late father held with so much credit. SOUTH WALES. The Tories are concentrating upon the six Southern Counties, where every seat is being contested. On the whole the Liberal prospects are good, but it is to be regretted that Mr. Stanton, the rash Socalist who is responsible for so much of the present troubles in the coalfield, has come forward as Labour candidate in East Glamorgan. Mr. Clement Edwards has thus to fight two opponents, and the splitting of the Pro- gressive votes may prove a serious matter. However, the good wishes of every Liberal in the North go with Mr. Edwards in his uphill fight. Penmaenmawr is supplying a South Wales division with a clever Liberal candi- date in the person of Mr. W. W. Phillips, who has been chosen to fight Mr. John Williams (Labour) for West Glamorgan. Mr. Phillips, with whose brilliant career our readers are familiar, is well acquainted with South Wales, and will certainly make a most favourable impression. He would make a Member of Parliament of whom Wales might well feel proud. SIR CHARLES MC'LAREN. The proceedings in several English divi- sions are of special interest to us in North Wales. It would appear that Sir Charles Bright Mc'Laren, M.P., of Bodnant Hall, is re- tiring from the Bosworth Division of Leicestershire, for we find that the Liberal candidate there is his elder son, Mr. H. D. McLaren. Sir Charles has represented the constituency for many years, and possibly his retirement lends colour to the rumour, recently circulated by a London evening paper, that he is about to be elevated to the Peerage. Mr. Harry McLaren was elected for one of the Staffordshire seats in iqo6, but was unsuccessful this year, a misfortune of which he has since consoled himself by taking into himself a wife. WTe hope that this worthy member of a Parliamentary family will succeed in winning the seat which his esteemed father was so long and so honourably associated. The youthful Mr. Francis McLaren, one of the youngest members of the late Parlia- ment, is again putting up for the Spalding Division of Lincolnshire, which he captured in January, and we wish him equal success this time. Sir Charles McLaren's brother, Mr. W. S. W. B. McLaren, seeme more than likely to retain his seat for Crewe, which he won at the recent by-election. All the members of McLaren family are strong supporters of Women's Suffrage.