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Colwyn Bay Cottage Hospital. OPENING OF AN OPERAT)\< THEATRE. COUNTESS DUNDONALD PERFORM THE CEREMONY Yesterday (Wednesday) afternoon was a red-letter day in the history of the beautiful Colwyn Bay Cottage Hospital, which is con- sidered one of the best equipped in North Wales. The Board of Management had issued a large number of invitations to the nobilitv, gentry, and tradespeople of the town and district to witness the formal opening of a new operating theatre, which has been erected on the north-east side of the main building, in memory of the late Mr. James Wood, J.P., one of the founders of the noble institution. Amongst those present were many of the clergy and ministers of the town and district, and all the members of the medical profes- sion. The fornal opening of the theatre was to be performed by the Countess Dun- donald, who was the donor of the site upon which the hospital stands. There was a brilliant gathering when Mr. Charles Reynolds, I.P. (in the regretted absence of Mr. James Amphlett, through in- dispositionl, presided. The Rev. John Griffiths, Vicar of Colwyn, offered prayer. The Chairman announced that letters of apology for non-attendance had been re- ceived from Sir Herbert Robert^, Ba. t., M.P., the Hon. and Mrs. Laurence Brodrick, the Lady Augusta Mostyn, the Hon. Mrs. Henry Mostyn, and Mr. F. H. Smith, Queen's Lodge, Colwyn Bay. The Chairman said. it was thirteen years since the Hospital was built, and its useful- ness had proved that extensions were neces- sary. The committee found for a long time that an operating theatre was necessary, andjthat day they had met to open the pew operating rhcatre. (Applause.) Dr. Pryce Morris said he had been living in the Colwyn Bay district for 34 years, long before the hospital was built. In his earlier days in the district it was difficult for a medical man to attend injured patients from the adjoining quarries. He related how he had to amputate the breast of a woman, who lived near the Plough Hotel, with the assistance of a young man of 18 years from Llaniairtalhaiarn, and his own coachman. He (the speaker; was the only qualified medical man in the room, and he had also to administer an anaesthetic. Al though the operation was performed under such difficulties, it was successful. Ona n- another occasion, he had to perform an operation at Ty Gwyn, Rhydyfoel, where a tenant of the Cv.rych Estate lived. Gwrych Castle, in those days, was a harbour of re- fuge for the poor, and this poor man was able to get anything that was required from C.wrych Castle. That operation, under diffi- culties, he was pleased to say. was also suc- cessful. (Hear, hear.* In his earlier days, in Colwyn, accidents at the quarries were more frequent than now. Legislation had no doubt been the cause of less accidents to the workmen. His hearers could imagine the difficulty there was in performing an opera- tion in a small bedroom, where the light was bad, and the wife, often with a large family, knew but little of practical nursing. They would, therefore, see what a great advantage ,,e it was to have an institution like that they were in, where patients could get good sur- gery, attention, and the best of nursing. PPR E CI AT 1V E O U A R R YM E N. I There was no class of people in their neigh- bourhood more than the quarrymen of Llan- ddulas who appreciated fully the value of that institution, and they were annual sub- scribers towards its up-keep. (Hear, hear.) There was good work done in that hospital, 'I nd the chief initiator of the operating theatre was the ^enMenian who was the Chairman oi The ot Management, Mr. Winter Whitehead. (Hear, hear, and applause). He had done more for the project than any- one, and liberally subscribed towards it. What man could know better than he the value of an operating tlieatre He had been surgeon at the Manchester Infirmary for many years, and his name was known throughout the surgical world, whilst many operating theatres were known by his name. (Applause.) There had been wonderful changes since he (the speaker) was a student, 40 years ago, in surgery. In fact, it was quite a revolution in the medical world. Before he closed his remarks, he would like to refer to the question of the hospital's resources. He was inclined to think that there were a wealthy lot of people in the neighbourhood, and he wondered whether they and the inhabitants of Colwyn Bay and Colwyn contributed towards the institution as they ought to do. (Hear, hear.) He knew people were bombarded in that dis- trict for various subscriptions. (Hear, hear, and laughter.) But in this case they were met on common ground, apart from religious divisions and political opinions, upon which they could carry out those humanitarian I feelings inculcated in the teaching of the Founder of Christianity. (Applause.) Dr. Wood followed with an interesting speech, and welcomed the Countess Dun- donald to perform the opening ceremony. They all remembered her generosity in pre- MR. GAMBLE'S INTERESTING STATEMENT. Mr. David Gamble, J.P., Chairman ot the Urban District Council, stated that the hos- pital was first mooted by the late Mr. James Wood, as a memorial of the Diamond Jubilee of Her late Majesty Queen Victoria. It was solelv due to his initiative that the hospital was "built. It was about two years before they had sufficient money to commence and it was not until August, 1898, that thev _l#»+(»d the hospital, which cost £ 1,600. Tt was doing good work in 1902 and it was J wl to erect a mortuary and laundry, at decided 3,?5 jn the following year great a c "made upon the necessity of a new stress wa &nd isolation wards. The latter were secured at a cost ot (700. In 1908, they had to build a li •ing and dining room for the growing stall at a cost of JUS. In 190S, they lost, unfortunately, through death, Mr. James Wood, and an idea was started by Mr. Wood's old scholar- of Dingle- wood School. to get up a memorial to him bv way of an endowment. The sum of IHÙ was collected, and some one suggested that no more fitting memorial to the late Mr. Wood could be devised than an operating theatre. The subscribers to the (I(ii were willing when asked that this should be (lone with the money. By the splendid help of the Chairman and others, the amount reached {690. The operating theatre was an expen- sive luxury, unfortunately. The cost of it was £ 850, so that they were /1 iO short to make up that sum. Remarks had been passed about that large sum being spent on an operating theatre, but he would remind those people of the up-to-dateness of the theatre, which was equipped with the very best and latest things in medical science, which would remain useful were it ever found necessary to extend the hospital hve or six times its present size. The average cost of maintaining the building was £ 330 per annum. They had had new rooms, which brought extra expense with them, and in this matter they lav themselves open to the generosity of the public to increase the funds. Could not everv subscriber get a new sub- scriber ? He did not ask for large sums, but a bigger quantity of subscribers. The lega- cies and gifts to the hospital were estimated at (811, and this formed an endowment fund. (Applause.1 The Chairman said that Mr. Gamble had rightly appealed for the subscription list to be spread amongst more subscribers. Mr. Francis unn, in the course of his ad dress, said it was in the jubilee vear of Her late Majesty's reign, 1897, that the idea of mor' commemorating that auspicious event bv providin a Hospital for the needs of this neighbourhood first found expression. I believe, he proceeded; it was toward the end of a meeting of the Oxford Local Committee, of which I was then Secretary, and the late Mr. lames Wood, Treasurer, that the idea was first discussed. Up to that time local cases usually went to Llandudno, to Den- bigh, or to Liverpool, and there were some very painful cases of people who had met with accidents being convevcd such long dis- tances. Vcry tough pioneer work was needed before the sense of the town was got over to the idea. There was a rival scheme in the air, but at a great meeting in the Public Hall, the Hospital won the day. I am sure that all friends of the victorious scheme arc glad to think that their rival of thirteen years atfo is to-dav in course of becoming an accom- plished fact, to the great increase in the beauty of our town. A Formation Committee was appointed, and you will find their portraits with their autographs, in the hall there, Alas, half of them have passed a,a\- I Dr. Eraser, one of the best of men, one of the most genial of friends, one of the most efficient and pains- taking ot practitioners, has gone. Z.;() lia-; John Roberts, that stalwart WeNh patriot,— John Roberts, Fern Bank, as we always called him. Harold Smith first went to the South of England, and then entered into his rest. The father of Colwvn Bay, our good friend Mr. John Porter, has left us. Last, but not least, he whose memory we desire to perpetuate to day in the fine operating room which you will shortly enter Mr. James Wood, took his departure for that farther shore "hence none return. Time goes fast, especially in Colwyn Bay, and already there arc many here who know but little of the strenuous work Mr. James Wood did for us in those early days. Mr. Walter Whitehead, who indeed has followed in Mr. James Wood's footsteps, has added to those humanist quali- ties common to both men an expert know- ledge of the necessities of the case which has been a priceless boon to its When you presently enter the new operating room, you wilt find it such as to meet the most exact- ing ref/mrements ot tin- modern aseptic surgeon. l-lenceforth the maladies ol the poor of Colwyn Hay may be dealt with here where thc\' live, and are in touch with their friends with all the safeguards and with all the prospect of successful recovery that could be got at the great hospitals of Manches- ter or Liverpool. And why not ? We have the ablest of surgeons, we have the most careful of nurses, and it is but fitting that Ave should give them the best of places for their work. It was due to Mr. James Wood, and it was due to 11-)e people whom he loved, that the mon umen t to his memory should be erected. From the first he took the Co- Secretaryship with Dr. Wood, who is still with us, and in a word, it is to his never ceasing exertions, his tactful insistence in the face of difficulties, that we owe the exist- ence of this institution. And it was not all smooth sailing. The initial dilficultv of a site was solved for us by the sympathetic kindness of the lady on whom the chief role in to-day's proceedings devolves. (Hear. hear.) But there was money to be got, and it was Mr. James Wood who, by his persist- ent work in the cause, ever pushing yet never offending, <Ot the precious metal together, which you see to-day transformed into bricks and stones, slates and timber. Mr. James Wood was the Hospital I If he stopped you in the street, if you saw his handwriting on an envelope, it he looked in to tea on a Sun- day afternoon. the odds were great that, it. wis the- Hospital that wits in his miiicl, some matter affecting the welfare of the suffer- ing poor that was in his heart. (Applause.) And with it all there was a modesty, a self- effacement, a giving wav to the views of others that called forth the admiration and affection of all of us. (Hear, hear.) Mr. James Wood is gone, and we shall not look upon his like again. His was an impressive personality, and it was fitting that his mem- ory should receive a great tribute. Between us—the Board oi the Hospital that is and his old boys (and never yet was the memorv of a schoolmaster enshrined more reverently in the hearts of his pupils) a good round sum was raised. For years the need of a better operating room had been recognised, and the need was expressed in the report for 1902. [ Timidly, with but little idea of modern doc. tors' requirements and their expensive pro- clivities in such matters—-(laughter), we decided to build one, hut there was a man wanted, the man just as at the inception ot the scheme in 1897. My colleagues had done me the honour to ask me to succeed to the Honorary Secretaryship; but for that per- sistence in carrying out a plan, that constant gathering 01 a great thought, that tireless energy in exciting the interest and sympathy of those to whom the shekels are entrusted, as well as for the necessary leisure -lor all I those virtues, Colwyn Bay and this hospital are indebted to him whose services we de- sire to commemorate in a worthy manner, and this with the ungrudging assistance of his friends and the people of Colwyn Bav, Ave believe we have done. (Applause.) T HA My INC THE HON. ARCHITECTS. Air. David Lewis, C.C., proposed a heartv vote of thanks to the honorary architects, Messrs. Porter ct Elcock, Colwyn Bay. They had spent an immense amount ot time in drawing plans and superintending the work, all of which was done entirely free of charge. The Board of Management felt deeply grate- ful to them. (Applause.) Mr. F. seconded, and it was carried. Mr. Ernest Elcock, in responding, thanked the company tor the vote ol thanks, and said that they could not fully realise the enormous service that could be gained by the operating theatre. Nothing within it was out ot date or old-fashioned. The Hospital by this theatre had gained a good private ward, and the sanitary fittings 01 the institution had been overhauled and a bathroom added. Everything was first class. (Applause.) THE OPEN INC. CEREMONY. In the presence of a large number of med- ical and the hospital stati-, the Countess Dundonald, who was accompanied by l.advj can Cochrane, was presented by Mr. Whitehead with a gold key, and opened the door leading from the corridor to the theatre. The room was soon filled. Countess Dundonald, who was received with applause, said it gave her the greatest pleasure to he present to periorm that Iltnc- tion, as she was exceedingly interested in that movement. (-\pnlause.) There was a movement throughout the country in which his late Majesty King Edward was con- cerned, and which resulted in His Majesty having his own hospital fund, and which had been a wonderful success. (Applause.) That room they were in was a model room, and in it there was everything that modern science in surgery required. It reflected the greatest credit upon all concerned, and they were to be congratulated upon their work. She hoped the hospital would prosper, for it filled a need, a very great need, and would be more widely used as the popula- tion grew in the district. She thanked them for her kind reception. (Applause.) Mr. David Gamble proposed a vote of thanks to Countess pundonald, who was good enough to give them the land. (Ap- plause.) He also wished to say that the opeiationg table before them was presented by Mr. Nunn. (Applause.) The Rev. T. M. Jones seconded, and said the hospital was incomparable as a cottage hospital in North Wales. He hoped the opening of the new door would be the door of hone to many anxious and suffering pa- tients. (Applause.) Countess Dundonald then presented a key to each member of the medical and dental professions and to the matron. A vote of thanks to the chairman con- cluded the ceremonial proceedings, after which tea was served. A description of the new building will appear in ou rnext issue.

Llanrwst Education Authority. The monthly meeting of the Llanrwst Edu- cation Authority was held on Monday, Mr. William Hughes presiding. There were also present the Revs. T. Gwilym Roberts and William Thomas, Colonel Sandbach, Messrs. W. G. Owen, Edward Mills, David Lewis, Albert Hughes, William Williams, Hugh Owen, and William jone<- with the Deputy Clerk (Mr. Hugh Evans), and the Attendance Officer (Mr. Thomas Williams). Mr. W. G. Owen said that there was a complaint against what had been said by him at the previous meeting respecting the payment to Mr. Price Williams for repairing the Council School yard. He had stated that he received £ 5 annually, but it appeared that Mr. Price Williams had only received i2 16s for his services for four vears. Mr. Williams had also been ill for some weeks, which would account for the work not having been attended to. He wished to be per- fectly fair towards Price Williams. Mr. David Lewis enquired if any work had been done on the yard. If so, there would be traces of it. When he saw the vard, there were pools of water in it. The Chairman said that the drains were clogged, and it was at that time that Mr. Williams was engaged to clear the drain and patch up the yard. The place had been in a bad state for years. Mr. W. G. Owen In 1905 a sub-committee was appointed to accompany Mr. Wynne, the Surveyor, to examine plans prepared by him. It was then resolved to recommend to the County Authority that the work he done. In 1907 attention was again drawn to the state of the yard, nothing evidently having been done, and the same Committee was again asked to see to the yard. At the next meeting their report was received, and the Chairman said that the County Surveyor would be there in the course of a few weeks, and his attention would be drawn to it. In May of the same year a resolution was passed to carry out the work according to the plans of the Surveyor, and that a man be paid 2s. per week to keep the place in good order. It was said the man had only to see to the drains, but according to the minutes, he was to care for the vard also, and he wished to draw attention once more to the yard. Why was this not done ? Make a good job of it once and for all, and be done with it. The children were constantly getting colds. It was a source of great nuisance, and he ven- tured to say no other nuisance in the town could be compared with it. He had no child oi his own in this school, and if he had one that he wished to send. he would not do so whilst the yard was in its present condition. The Chairman agreed with Mr. Owen, that there would never be any satisfaction until the yard was put in a proper state of repair. A letter was read from Ruthin, stating that for the want oi time at the last meeting, the subject had been adjourned. Mr. Mills said, under the old rules, they were allowed to do these works themselves, and then there were no complaints. Rev. Cwilym Roberts said it appeared to him that the yard needed re-laying en- tirely, and he moved that the attention of the Authorities at Ruthin be drawn to the matter, and that the Surveyor be asked to visit the place without delav. when two or three members would meet him. This was agreed to, and a committee named for that purpose. The Rev. Gwilym Roberts said they were still without a playground at Eglwysbach. This had been discussed over and over again, and nothing was done. He failed entirely to understand what Ruthin was for. The Chairman Its useful to keep things there. Mr. W. G. Owen It's very much like the House of Lords. (Laughter.) It was resolved that their attention be again drawn to the matter. It was decided .that the Christmas holiday should commence on December 21th- for a fortnight. On the motion of Mr. W. G. Owen, it was resolved to ask if all the teachers within the district were fully qualified. A letter was read from the Master of Eglwysbach School, asking if the Council were prepared to put the garden in condition, in preparation for the work of cottage gar- dening. if that was not done immediately." work would have to be postponed for another year. It was agreed to put the garden in order, according to the resolution passed at a special meeting in July last, and that the Rev. T. Gwilym Roberts should take charge of the work, at an estimated cost of 20s. The average attendance for the month was 88.5, compared with 92.5 last month.

Penmaenmawr High School. CONCERT AND PRIZE DISTRIBUTION. On Tuesday evening, the annual concert and distribution of prices in connection with the Fronheulcg High School, took place at the Mona Private Hotel. Then: were a very good number present, the chair being occu- pied by the Rev. Griffith Matthews, H.A., Vicar of the parish. The programme opened with a pianoforte duett, Hungarian Dances," by If. Da vies and K. Howarth, lollowed bv a pretty part- song, Oxlins and Violets," by the Senior Singing Class. The recitation, What be- came ol them ? by P. Malcolm and C. Thomas, was well received, and the Junior Singing Class followed with the song The Land or Counterpane." The part-song, "The Spanish Serenade." was given by the Senior Singing Class, N. Par- v Jones and B. Meacher following with a capital recitation or The Owl and the Pussy Cat." The Gondola," a vocal duett, was prettily rendered by D. Hill and H. Davies, and K. Howarth rendered the solo Rose in the Bud." The first part of the programme was concluded with a scarf drili by de Naveran, D. Hill, K. Haworth. 0. Hopkins, N de Naveron, and W. Wright. The Chairman delivered a short address of encouragement, and presented the prizes to the following successful pupils Upper School: Form prize (1st division), M. D'Oyly-Watkins Junior Oxford, Y. de Naveran and C. Rogerson Prelim. Oxford, M. f),Ov]N, Watkins mathematics, M. Rhodes form prize (2nd division^, D. Hart; drawing, S. Burbidge music, II. Davies; genera! improvement, O. Hopkins. Lower School Form prize, W. Wright drawing, M. Hart general improvement, N. Parry Jones. The following were the public examination results :— Oxford Locals: Junior pass. C. Rogerson and Y. de Naveran preliminary—2nd class honours, M. D'Ovlv-Watkins ditto—pass, H. M. Skilbeck. Royal Drawing Society: Division 111. Honours, S. Burbidge pass, .-il. IYOyly- Watkins. Division II.—Pass, S. Burbidge, 1). Hart, and M. Rhodes. Division I.— Honours, S. Burbidge, M, I) Oylv-Watkins, M. Flart, and H. Skilbeck pass, H. Davies, I). Flirt, M. Rhodes, and D. Weaver. The second part of the programme was continued, H. Davies opening with a piano- forte solo, An Episode," which was followed by a part-song, Lullaby," by the Senior Singing Class. The vocal duett, 0 wcrt thou in the Cauld Blast," bv K. Howarth and 11. Davies, was greatly appreciated, and the song, My Shadow," followed b\' the junior Singing Class. K. Howarth and C. Rogerson gave the duett, The Wanderer's Night Song," and afterwards came a very pretty Castanet dance by Y. de Naveran, K. Howarth and D. Hill. The Walrus and the Carpenter iN-a, the title ol the recita- tion given by the lower school, after which the Senior Singing Class gave The Virgin's Cradle Hvmn," The last item on the pro- gramme wa- a vocal trio, Ti Pegro," by K. Howarth, H, Davies, and C. Rogerson. Yesterday (Wednesday) evening a dramatic entertainment was given, when the piece, She Stoops to Conouer," was given to an appreciative audience. The training of the scholars reflects the greatest credit upon Miss Howard, the head- mistress. and her eff.cient: staff.

Festiniog versus Llanrwst. STRAIGHT SPEAKING TO THE HOME COMMITTEE. To the Editor ot The Weekly A 'ens. Sir,iii the report of the above football League match given in your issue of the 9th inst., Inigo makes a grievance about the language and abuse of a certain individual towards the" reporters." According to Inigo," it appears that the Festiniog Com- mittee knowingly acquiesce in disreputable language and behaviour amongst the specta- tors. To this I give the most emphatic contradiction. Inigo himself must surelv be aware that the Committee do everything possible to put a ban upon this unsportsman- like behaviour. Towards half-time, in the above match, Mr. Chambers, of the Pioneer, complained to me about some person who subjected him and others to some abuse and foul and that" Inigo," of the Werh.lv Xws, would point him out to me. I went as far as Inigo," and asked him if he would point out this person to me, and I also related to him Air. Chambers' complaint. Inigo replied that he had made no com- plaint, that he had no complaint to make, and if Mr. Chambers had complained, he had better come and point out this person himself. "Inigo," hy his curt refusal and denial, thereby knowingly, encouraged what what he expects others to disallow, even be they ignorant of the misconduct. In your isslie ot September 17th, 1909, inigo," in his report of the game plaved between the same two teams, comments I cannot close the account without complimenting the Fes- tiniog spectators for their sportsmanlike be- haviour during the game, Arc." lean assure Inigo and all others, that I do all in mv power to check all misconduct, and that I am wholeheartedly backed by the rest of my Committee, and I believe that a great deai of credit is due to the Committee in their perseverance in this respect. I appeal to lnigo," and to all, to assist us in this.—Sincerely yours, RICHARD MORRIS (Chairman Festiniog Towvn-road, Blaenau Festiniog, 12th December, 1910.

The N.S.P.C.C. at Conway. DANCE AT OAKWOOD PARK. A very successful dance in aid of the Nat- ional Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children took place at the Oakwood Park Hotel, Conway, on Friday. The charming theatre, ballroom and corridors of this well- known hostelry were gaily decorated for the occasion with festoons of holly and flowers of the most varied and costly description. The beautiful dresses worn, together with the bril- liant lighting of the place combined to make the scene one of great splendour from the opening to the close. This, of course, was largely attributable to the very excellent arrangements which had been made by the proprietors, represented by Mrs. Bailey. The patrons, most of whom were present, included the Lady Augusta Mostyn, Colonel the Hon. H. L. and Mrs. Mostyn, Sir Howard and Lady Grubb, Mr. and Mrs. Jones-Mortimer, Mrs. Swinford Wood, Mr. and Mrs. E. Wood, Colonel and Mrs. Gee, Mr. and Mrs. Gatty, Mr. and Mrs. Bradbury, Mr. and Mrs. Row- land Hughes, Mr. Albert Wood, and Dr. R. Arthur-Prichard. The programme of music, which was supplied by the well-known Con- way Quadrille Band, conducted by Mr. T. O. Morgan, was a particularly interesting one, and comprised an admirable selection, both as regards music and dances. Seventy-two sat down to supper, and dancing, which commenced at 8 p.m., was kept up until an early hour. This pleasing function was largely brought about through the great jot$re§t taken in -cause by the secretary of the society, Mrs. James Porter, to whose activity the great success of the event is largely due. She was assisted by a willing band of stewards, includ- ing Mrs. Cross, Mrs. W. M. Sever, Miss Jackson, Mr. and Mrs. McKenna, Colonel Trench, and Mr. A. R. Cross. At the conclusion of the evening the general appreciation of all present of the untiring work and kindness of the secretary was shown, when several gentlemen called for three cheers for Mrs. Porter, to which there was an enthusiastic re sponse.

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Christmastide at Colwyn Bay. A GLANCE AT TIIE SHOPS. Christmastide is the children's ,ea-son, and it is therefore no wonder that the juvenile patrons of Withington House are keeping their eyes upon the attractive windows of that famous confectionery establishment. Miss Buckley displays a fine assortment of ornamental cakes, all done on the premises. As for boxes of chocolates, they are here found in every variety of sizes and designs, and at prices ranging from the nimble six- pence to the aristocratic guinea. There is an exidless range of crackers for table decorations and of decorations for Christ- mas Trees. Home happiness is to some extent de- pendent upon the quality of the furniture and the taste of its owner. One is reminded of this fact at Mr. J. E. Mill's well known furniture shop in Penrhyn-road, where there is a tempting display of down quilts, luxur- ious easy chairs, and brass goods for Christ- mas presents. Very appropriate gifts for boys and girls can be selected from the stock of 'useful writing requisites, book- cases, and bureaus. A photograph is always an acceptable present, but never more so than at this sea- son of the year—a season of tender senti- ments—and for this season we recommend our readers to visit the studio of Messrs. W, F. Booth and Co., in Abergele-road, where the work done is always marked by artistic taste. Mr. Frank Arundale, whose fine shop at Doughty Buildings, Conway-road, is always stocked with the best of good things, has shown great enterprise in his preparations for Christmas. He purchased the' major portion of his Christmas stock two months ago, and has had them fed on farms in this locality and in Anglesey, where the birds have been inspected weekly to note their progress. Mr. Arundale has therefore no need to depend on birds which have been knocked about in the rush of the big markets. The firm have prime turkeys and geese. In addition, Mr. Arundale has pur- chased from Colonel Gee, of Caerhun, Taly- cafri, two shoots of grand pheasants, and also two other shoots from local estates, in all nearly 2,000 brace, and these are being sold at extremely low prices in order to get a quick return. Such a stock must surely be the largest ever held by one retail dealer in this part of the country. It is advisable for customers to send in their orders with- out delay. In addition to the good things mentioned there is a grand stock of hares, ducks, and rabbits. As Christmas time approaches the diffi- culty of selecting that Christmas presents looms large on the horizon. There are hundreds ,,)f fancy goods in the shops, but you feel that something useful would give more lasting satisfaction and permanent pleasure, and should appeal at once to the head and heart at the same time. Well, we maintain that nothing could be more suitable or will prove more acceptable than a nice pair of slippers or cosy house shoes, fancy shoes, gaiters, or leggings; moreover, every day they wear them, their thoughts will natur- ally revert with grateful feelings towards the giver. For this among other reasons our readers would do well to call upon Mr. R. E. Lloyd, Convyay-road, whose fine stock has been carefully seltected with a view to Christmas giving. Like Colwyn Bay itself, the business of Messrs. Pryce Williams and Co., the well known provisioners, has grown by lAaps and bounds. Alike at West End Stores in Conway-road Ceylon Stores, Abergele- road Everard Stores at Rhos-on-Sea, and Devon Stores at Old Colwyn, mosit enter- prising .preparations have been made for the festiw season There is a fine display of Christmas fruit and fancy goods, and of bargains in the way of oranges, apples and other fruits. All the shops arc remarkable for their smart appearance. Housekeepers are asked to plac? their orders early, in view of the anticipated rush. Music hath charms, whether it comes from a Cathedral organ or a tin whistle. All kinds of instruments between these two ex- tremes are on view at the noted music stores of Mr. A. J. Fleet in Penrhyn-road, including a splendid colleotion of pianos by the principal makers, and the popular new hornless gramaphones. Volumes of new music also make acceptable Christmas gifts. Present hunters must inevitably find their way to the handsome estaJblishments of Messrs. Lewis and Thompson in Station- road. There they will find a large Christ- inas display of blouses, underskirts, golf coats, gloves, handkerchiefs, and all the latest novelties in made-up lace and fancy goods for personal adornment. The reputa- tion of this enterprising firm has stood the test of time, and with each succeeding Christmas their popularity with the public has become more firmly fixed. The charm- ing window display is always an attraction to passers-by, and at this season it is excep- tionally fine. All the newest goods in gents dressing gowns, travelling rugs, umbrellas, shirts, pyjamas, gloves, ties, socks, braces will be found in the stock marked at most reasonable prices. Messrs. Lewis and Thompson guarantee only the best quality, I and cordially invite inspection by the public, as they feel assured those who respond to their invitation will be so satisfied that they will go nowhere else to make their Christ- mas purchases. mas purchases.

Christmas at the Shops. BRITISH GOODS BY BRITISH LABOUR. Bachelor uncles, maiden aunts, god- parents (fairy or human), and alt others who, at Christmas, delight to shower gifts, useful or ornamental, upon nephews, nieces, god- children, or even closer relations, are often puzzled as to what to select. If we may be allowed to give them a tip, proved by ex- perience to be worth following, we would advise a visit to Messrs. llepworth, the well- known outfitters, either at 52, Mostyn-street, Llandudno, or Station-road, Colwyn Bav, or their equally well-known Rhyl establishment. They are making a splendid show in their windows this week of articles of clothing, suitable for presents. No one can go very far wrong in deciding upon a present in the form of gloves, handkerchiefs, ties, dressing gowns, travelling rugs, fancy waistcoats, or the hundred and one different articles worn by the fair or sterner sex. Moreover, in patronising llepworth's British labour and industry is assisted, for all the regular lines are produced in their own factories, bv Brit- ish labour, out of British material. None of their goods are made in unhealthy sur- roundings or by sweated labour. Just re- member this fact when starting on your Christmas shopping expedition. The three Hepworth shops referred to are a credit to the towns in which they are situated.

Llanrwst Drowning My stery. On Saturday, about noon, considerable excitement was created in the town of Llan, rwst by the finding of the body of a woman named Mrs. Lloyd, Tuhwnti'rbont, in the River Conway at Cower's Bridge. She was seen about an hour previously in the vicinity of her house, which is situated by the river side, near Llanrwst Bridge, the spot where the body was found being about half-a-mile lower down the river. It will be remembered that on the 2nd of June a child of the de- ceased woman was drowned whilst playing by the riverside, THE INQUEST. At Tuhwnti'rbont, on Monday evening, [ the Coroner, Mr. Pentir Williams, held an inquiry into the cause of death. Mr. Ll. G. Jones, Maesyrhaf, Trefriw, was elected foreman. Christopher Lloyd, son of the deceased, gave evidence of identification, and stated that the last time lie saw his mother alive was at 6 a.m. on Saturday, when he left to go to his work. She was then in her usual health. She had complained of sulferirg from rheumatism for the past three years, but he never noticed her depressed, and he could give no reason why she should go into the water. William Williams, Ysgubor Gerrig, stated that he was coming to Llanrwst along the Trefriw Old-road, and when near Tuhwnti'r- bont he saw deceased crossing the road and through the opening on the upper side of the Llanrwst Bridge, and immediately turn down a little path in the direction of the river. This was at 11.15 a.m. on Saturday. Joseph Thomas, Silin-square, said that between 12 and I o'clock on Saturday, he was going down Station-road when two little children told him that there was a woman drowned in the river. The children were so small that he took no notice, and went on. A little further on he met a lad of about 15, and lie asked him if it was true, and the boy said Yes she is in the water by Cower's Bridge." He immediately ran there and saw the water washing her hair backwards and forwards. He then went down to the water and at once recognised her as deceased. He lifted her up and held her by her shoulders until two other men came with a rope, by means of which lie brought her body ashore. Mr. John Roberts, Conway-terrace, Llan- rwst, stated that lie was very well acquainted with the deceased, and he had noticed for the past few weeks there was something peculiar about her, and she appeared to be worrying as to what would become of her. The Coroner said it was quite clear that death was from drowning. But no one had seen her going into the water and no reason could be given for her going there. It was broad daylight at the time. It appeared strange. It was either an accident or she had gone there purposely. She might have gone to gather sticks and fallen in, or she might have gone for the purpose of drowning her- self. It was a matter for the jury to say. Mr. T. R. Williams (a juryman) Has she ever said that she intended following her child that was drowned last June ? b Christopher Lloyd (her son) assured the jury that it was not so. A verdict of Found Drowned was re- turned, there being no evidence to prove how she had got into the water. On the motion of Mr. Robert Williams, a vote of sympathy with the family was passed. She leaves a family of three boys and two girls. The funeral took place on Wednesdav at St. Mary's Churchyard.

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Markets and Fairs. WELSH. 15AXCOR (December 9th).—Butter, Is. 3d. per lb. beef, 7d. to lOd. mutton, 7d. to 10d.; pork. 8d. to lOd. fat pigs, 4id. to 41d.; ducks, 3s. each turkeys, Is. 2d. per lb. chickens, Is. 6d. to 5s. 6d. per couple pota- toes. 24 lbs. for Is. COXWAY (December 9th).—Butter, Is. 3d. per lb. eggs, 6 for Is. beef, 6d. to lOd. per lh. mutton, 6d. to lOd. pork, 6d. to lOd. fat pigs, 4[d. young pigs, 20s. to 23s. each ducks, 5s. to 5s. 6d. per couple.; geese, 7Jel. per lh. turkeys, lid. DENBIGH (December 7th).—Butter, Is. Id. to Is. 2d. per lb. eggs, 6 for Is. beef, 7d. to lOd. per lb. mutton, 7d. to 8d. fat pigs, 4 [d. to 4d. ducks, 5d. per couple wool (English), lid. to Is. per lb.; ditto (Welsh), 8d. to 9d. potatoes, 6s. 6d. per liobbet. PWLLHELI (December 14th).—Butter, Is. Oid. to Is. id. per lb. eggs, 14s. per 120 beef, 7d. to lOd. per lb. mutton, 6d. to 9d. pork, 7d. to lOd. fat pigs, 4,\d. young pigs, 15s. to 18s. each ducks, 4s. (xl. per couple geese, 61cl. per lb. 2 LLANGEFNI (December 8th) ,-Butte" Is. 2d. per lb. eggs, 8 for Is. beef, 7d. to 9d. per ib. mutton, 8d. to lOd. pork, 9d. fat pigs, 4:1el. to 4id. young pias, 1-1s. to 4 19s. each ducks, 2s. 6d. ENGLISH. GRAIN. SHREWSBURY (Saturday, December 10th).—Values unchanged for the few samples of grain on offer by farmers. Feed- ing stuffs in good demand. Attendance moderate. Wheat, 13s. 6d. to 14s. per 2251b. new oats, 10s. to 10s. 6d. per 2001b. beans, 13s. 6d. to 14s. per 2401b. barley, 14s. to 19s. per 2801b. CHESTER (Saturday, December 18thV— Mixed corn favours buyers, and River Plate corn is against them. Wheat made about late rates. Oats steady barley a little dearer. Beans slow. Wheat, 4s. ld. to 4s. 5d. per 751b. grinding barlev, 3s. 3d. to 3s. 6d. per 641b. oats, new, 2s. Id. to 2s. 4d. per 461b. beans, new, 15s. to 15s. 6d. per 2401b. Indian corn, 14s. to 17s. 3d. round, 12s. to 18s. per 2401b. HAY AND STRAW. MANCHESTER (Iridav, December 9th). —Hay, 4.U1. to 5jd. clover, 5]d. to 6]d. straw, wheat, 4 ditto, oat, 31d. per stone. LONDON (WIHTECHAPEL) (Saturday, December 10th).- Fair supplies met with slow support, but prices remain steady. Best clover, 82s. 6d. to 92s. 6d. inferior, 67s. to 77s. specially picked hay, 82s. 6d. good, 70s. to 77s. inferior, -10s. to 60s. mixture and sainfoin, 78s. to 87s. 6(1. and straw 28s. to 33s. per load. BIRKENHEAD (Tuesday, December 13th).Clnver, 85s. per ton. CATTLE. DCBLIN (Thursday. December 8th) Beasts, 5,374 sheep, 6,664 cows 330 Cattle slow trade rough irregular a bad clearance. Beef, 28s. to 61s. "sheep gener- ally slow mutton, 5d. to 6M. lambs 25s to 35s. CHESTER (Thursday, December 8th), Supplies of stock were smaller than usual and the market was thinly attended Stirks £ 10 to £ \2, barren cattle £ 12 to lIS, and milch cows 09 to £21 each. LEICESTER (Saturday, December 10th). —Small consignment of store stock. Choice milch cows, £ 23 to f2,5 good lots /19 to £ 22 home-bred bullocks, £ 12 lOs. to/L5 10s.- Lincoln red pedigree voimg bulls, /14 14s! to £ 21 calves, 20s. to 40s. each. LEEDS (Tuesday, December 13th). —This being Christmas market, the supply of cattle was larger the quality on the whole offered was good, but demand ruled slow. Beasts 5id. to 7d. sheep, 5|d. to 8]d. • calves 8d per lb. pigs, 7s. 6d. to 8s. per stone beasts 889 sheep, 1.968 calves, 11 pigs, 18. BIRMINGHAM (Tuesday, December 13th).—Poor supply and not much business passing. Best Herefords sold at 7 id. per lb. shorthorns, 7d. to 7jd. bulls and cows, 4id. to 5id. wether sheep, 74d. to 8jd. 4 ewes and rams, 5d. to 6jd. Fewer pigs offer- ing and steady demand, bacons realising 10s. to 10s. 3d. cutters, 10s. 6d. to 10s. 10d. porkers, I Is. 6d. and sows, 8s. 10d. per score. HODNEf (SALOP) (Tuesday, December 13th).—Annual Christmas prize sale of cattle was held to-day, when there was a grand show of fat stock. Buyers attended in aver- age number, and trade for all classes was easier. Sheep and calves were again a small entry, but prices about the same. Pigs easv demand. Quotations Beef, Sid. to 65d per lb. mutton, 7d. to 8kl. veal, 6?d. to 8d. 1 SALFORD (Tuesday, December 13th). The trade for cattle was somewhat slow though prices were from lid. to 3(1. per Ib: higher than last week. Sheep trade was fair, and a few very choice animals made up to 8d, per lb. Calf trade quiet, and choice uuality made higher prices. Quotations Choice small cattle, 6id. to 7d. good bullocks 2 and heifers, 6jd. to 6id. middling cattle -t and good young cows, 5Jd. to 6(1. rough 2 cattle, 4id. to 5d. small North-countrv sheep, 8d. to Sid. heavy, 7id. to 8d. small t I Irish, 7id. to 7fd. ewes, 41d. to Std. calves, A 7d. to 9d. per lb. At market: Cattle, 2 686 (increase 321) sheep, 9,322 (increase, 1 484) calves, 128 (increase, 32). PROVISION. iNANTWICII (Cheese Fair, December 8th) —There was a pitch of 37 tons at Thursday's fair, which was cleared at the following prices Best cheese, 67s. to 72s. 6d.; medium, 60s. to 66s. and common cheese, down to 50s. per cwt. BUTTER. CORK (Tuesday, December 13th).-Quo- tations Firsts, 100s. seconds, 90s. thirds, 85s. fourths, 82s. Mild cured Superfine, 101s. Fresh butter, 102s. and 88s. -MANCHESTER --(TiffesCay^ *Bec€fnber 13th).—Market very firm, and a good clear- ance has been effected. Choicest Danish is quoted 119s. to 120s. choicest Swedish, 117s. to 118s. choicest Finnish, 115s. to 117s. choicest New Zealand, Ills. to ] 135. choicest Argentine, 105s. to 106s. choicest Siberian, 104s. to 106s. WOOL. BRADFORD (December 12th).—in of a good attendance at the Exchange h C ness was very slack, new business bein« 81" difficult to obtain. There was a mand for English wool at Id. less vious market. SS "»» pre-

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