The North Wales Weekly News

LLANRWST. PREACHERS.—The following will be the preachers for next Sunday Zion (C.M.): Rev. D. D. Williams, Manchester. Scotland-street Rev. Jos Jenkins. Garregddu. Horeb (W.): Rev. W. Meirion Davies. St. James' (English) (W.): Mr. James Ellis. Colwyn Bay. Tabernacle (C.): Prayer Meeting. Rev. W. Cynwyd Williams. Ebenezer (C.): Sunday School. Prayer Meeting. Penuel (B.): Rev. W. Edwards. Conway. Breton Mission (R.C.). Holy Communion. 8.30 a.m. Parochial Mass no a.m. Welsh Devotions, 6.30. G. M. Trebaol. O. M I. MRS. WILLIAMS, 13, WATLING- STREET, LLANYYRST, begs to inform the public that she has a nice variety in useful CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. Ladies' blouses and belts, perfume boxes and handkerchief, assorted sizes, purses, bags, ladies' and gents' mufflers, scaifs, overalls, &c. Babies' pina- fores, frocks, boots, coats, hats and bonnets, &c. All at low prices. An inspection is cordially invited. DEATH.—The death occured on Thursday, of Mrs Mary Elizabeth Thomas, widow of the late Mr. Robert Thomas, Denbigh Street, in her 64th year. The funeral (a private one), took place on Monday at St. Mary's Chnrchyard, the Rev. Jenkyn Jones officiating. The chief mourners were Mr Evan Richard Hughes (son), W. O'Brien, Bangot (nephew), Mr E. P. Hughes (brother), Messrs John Thomas. J. J. Lloyd, T. Latimer Jones, Salisbury Jones. Rowland Hughes, William Hughes, and Edward Thomas. The bearers were Messrs. James Royles, John Pritchard, John Hughes and John Thomas. Wreaths were sent by Mr and Mrs Rowland Hughes, Mrs Grace Hughes, and Mr Evan P. Hughes. WAIFS AND STRAYS.—On Thursday evening a lecture was delivered at the Church House by the Rev. Philip Rees, Organising Secretary of the Waifs and Stravs Society, the proceeds of which were in aid of that Society. His account of the work done at the various homes in connec- tion with the Society was listened to with keen interest. Several views were thrown upon the screen, which assisted the audience to realise the good work done at these homes DISCIPLINE.—On Wednesday evening Mr Wm Wiliiams, County School, presid- ed over the meeting of the Mutual Improve- ment Society, when Mr. J. J. Lloyd, Print- ing Office, opened the subject of discussion, namely, "Di-scipline." Further remarks were made by Meisrs. Tudor Williams, Waterloo House; W. H. Williams, Station House; C. T. Allard, solicitor; O. R. Hughes, County School; R. Thomas, Metropolitan Bank D. J. Williams, Council School; H. Jenkins, George-street; Arthur Owen, Car- rington-terrace; Cecil Jones, solicitor; W. Hughes, J.P., Gwernfor; G. R. Jones, [Apothecaries Hall; J Hughes, Berwynfa; W. Morris, Glan'rafon; and Evan Jones, County School. USEFUL CHRISTMAS PRESENTS are now displayed in endless variety, at most reasonable prices, at Regent House, Llan- rwst. Furs, gloves, ties, blouses, &c., are displayed in our windows, and an inspec- tion is invited.—ADVT. SYMPATHY.—Our sympathy is extended to Mrs. Williams, Regent House, in her be- reavement by the death of her mother, which occurred last week at Valley, Angle- sea, in her gath year. TEMPERANCE.—A public meeting under the auspices of the Women's Tem- perance Association was held at Back Wat- ling-street Mission Room on Friday, Mr. Robert Roberts, Railway-terrace, presiding. The meeting was opened by Ir. R. Mad- docks, followed by an interesting programme consisting of songs by Mr. Dennis Rogers Jones, Mr. David Ellis, Mr. Maddocks, Masters R. O. Pritchard and John O. Roberts, duets by Misses Jenny Jones and Maggie Hughes, Olwen and Madge Jen- kins quartet by Misses Hannah Harker and friends, dialogue by Mises Olwen Row- lands and Lizzie Williams, Miss H. M. Hughes and friend, recitation by Miss C. Ann Davies, and a selection by the children of the Band of Hope. The accompanist was Miss Olwen Williams, George-street. TABERNACLE LITERARY SOCIETY. --The weekly meeting on Friday was de- voted to a mock Parliamentary election, Mr J. H. Jones presiding. The candidates were Mr. G. R. Jones (Liberal), Mr. D. O. Jones (Conservative), Mr. Wm. Davies (Labonij, and the Rev. W. Cynwyd Williams (Nation- alist). Powerful speeches were delivered by the candidates, supported by the Rev. Thomas Jones, Messrs. Llewelyn Jones, Owen Williams, R. G. Davies, J. Royle, Morris Thomas, and Mrs. Cadwala Ir Griffith, after which the voting took place, resulting as follows:—G. R. Jones (L.), 28; W. Davies (Lab.), 20 W, C. Williams (N.), 15; D. 0 .Jones (C.), 10. ZION LITERARY SOCIETY.—The weekly meeting of this society was held on Friday evening, Mr. G. R. Jones presiding, when a lengthy discussion was opened by Miss Olwen Williams, George-street, and Miss Lewis, London House. The subject was Is the miser or the prodigal the greatest pest to society? The majority ( voted that the prodigal was the one to be dreaded most

c TREFRIW. a WHIST DRIVE—A whist drive was held C at the Public Hall on Thursday evening, — but was not largely attended, only twenty- -1 four players being present. The cup was J won outright by Mrs. Lonsby, and the ladies' first miz went to Miss Berry, Llaa* rwst. The gentlemen's ptíté was won by Mr. J. D. Jones. SCHOLASTIC SUCCESS.—We are pleased to note the futher success of Mr. Hugh Jones, Bryn Dyffryn, who has now obtained a teacher's certificate in Welsh § shorthand. I GENEROSITY.—With his customary N generosity, Capt. J. Kitchen ,of Hoylake, as sent a cheque for £ 5 for the purchase ot prizes for competition in the English language amongst the scholars of the Tref- nw Council School. S' ♦ ,Eryri's Mountains" was' T« I Sv, 1 a lecture delivered at Eben- ?rM t0 membera of Peniel (C.M.I and Ebenezer (C.) Literary Societies I on Thursday evening by Mr. Gethin Jones, F.R.G.S. The chair was occupied by the Rev. Henry Jones. At the close the lec- I turer was accorded a hearty vote of thanks for his able discourse. SCHOOL MANAGERS.—A meeting of the school managers was held on Tuesday evening, Mr. Robert Evans presiding, when arrangements for the distribution of prizes were made. Mr. T. R. Williams was ap- pointed visitor for the month, and the ques- tion of appointing a female teacher was considered.

BETTWSYCOED. WEATHER OBSERVATIONS AT BETTWSYCOED. For the week ending Saturday, Dec. 10th. I Mean Maximum (in Shade) 48'4 Mean Minimum (in Shade) 40'2 Highest in Shade 50 Lowest in S"aae 32 Maximum in the Sun — ¡ Lowest on the grass 32 Bright Sunshine 41 hrs. Mean amount of CIud. 74"2percent. Observer—DR. HUGH WATSON ox. LICENSING COMMITTEE.—At the Petty Sessions, on Saturday, Col. John- stone, Messrs. George Bovill and T. P Os- borne Yale were again nominated to act on the County Licensing Committee for 1911. THE STATiON REFRESHMENT ROOMS.—At the Petty Sessions, on Satur- day, before Col. Johnstone and Mr. George Bovill, Mr. W. J. Bland, of the London and North-Westrn Railway solicitors' office, Euston, applied for the transfer of the licence of the refreshment rooms at Bettws- yco'xl station from Arthur Fitzroy Waters to Robert Herbert Glasspoole, of the Eus- ton Hotel, and the application was granted. TEMPERANCE CONFERENCE The Gwynedd Temperance Conference for 1911 has been fixed for October, and will be held at Bettws-v-coed. CHRISTMAS PREACHING MEETING. The annual preaching meeting at Bryn Mawr Chapel will commence on Saturday evening, the 24th, and will be continued throughout the Sunday (Xmas Day). The special preachers will be Prof. D. Williams, M.A., Aberystwyth, and the Rev W. Llew- ellyn Lloyd. Llanddeusant. WHIST DRIVE.—A whist drive was held at the Girls' School on Thursday evening, when twelve tables were fully occupied. The arrangements were in the hands of Miss Kent, and Miss Pullan, and were excellently carried out. The M.C. was Mr B. H. Pullan. The winners were :—Ladies—First prize, Miss Henrietta Williams; consolation prize, Miss Arnold, Pontypair. Getitietilen--First, Mr Parry. Consolation prize, Mr Laycock. The proceeds were in aid of the Improvement Association. Another drive is being arranged for an early date. THE CHURCH GUILD.—The members of the Church Guild, numbering between 50 and 60, were on Tuesday evening entertained to tea by the kindness of Miss Kent. Bryn Dyffryn. After tea the juveniles indulged in various games, and several selections were given on the gramophone.

PENMACHNO. SALEM (C.M.) LITERARY SOCIETY.— This Society was held on Friday evening, Mr. John Richards, Graianfryn, occupying the chair. An able paper was read by Mr. F. O. Jones, headmaster of the Council School, on The Cromwellian era in poli- tics. The chairman and Mr. W. Griffith Evans also took part in the discussion. ST. TYDDYD'S LITERARY SOCIETY. —The St. Tyddyd's Society had a meeting on Wednesday evening, the Rev. Ben Jones acting as chairman, when a discussion took place on The Church in the Middle Ages. LIBERAL MEETING.—The annual meeting of the Penmachno Liberal Associa- tion was held in the Public Hall on Satur- day evening, and was well attended. The meeting was presided over by Dr. W. Michael Williams, M.B., C.C., the president of the Association. Rousing addresses were. delivered by the chairman, the Rev. W. Meirion Davies (W.), Rev. T. Gwilym Roberts (W.), Eglwysbach; Mr. E. Davies- Jones, solicitor, and Mr. John Richards, D.C., Graianfryn. Songs were rendered during the meeting by Mr. Isaac Roberts, Frondeg. The following resolution was moved by Mr. D. Lloyd Jones, Ael y Don, and seconded by Mr. R. Morgan Jones, Bryn Llewelyn That this meeting of the Lib- erals of Penmachno desire to express their unflinching confidence in Mr. Asquith and the Government, and do heartily approve of their way of abolishing the Veto of the House of Lords." A vote of thanks to the speakers was moved by Mr. Henry Roberts, seconded by Mr. D. Williams, Chester House. The following officials were ap- pointed for the coming year President, Dr W. Michael Williams. M.B., C.C., Mostyn Villa; vice-president, lr. Hugh Hughes, J.P., Llys Caradoc; treasurer, Mr. John Williams Commerce House secretary, Mr. W. Griffith Evans, Bron Dderw; commit- tee, Revs. T. J. James, W. Meirion Davies, Messrs. E. Davies-Jones, D. Thomas, Rd. Thomas, D. Williams (Chester House), W. Thomas (Gwvndy), W. Thomas (Lleweryn- street), R. W. Evans, T. Thomas, David Hughes, D. Lloyd Tones, Griffith Davies, R. T. Evans, J. Richards, F. O. Jones, Harri Edwards, Cadwaladr Lloyd, D. W. Roberts, R. M. Jones.

RHYDYMEIRCH. MARRIAGE.—An interesting wedding took place at the Calvinistic Metho- dist Chapel, Rhydymeirch, on Thurs- Methodist Chapel, Rhydymeirch, on Thurs- day last between Mr. Griffith S. Jones, Ddol Cwm, and Miss Miriam Evans, Shop, Machno-terrace, Cwm. The bridesmaid was Miss Priscilla Evans, sister of bride, and Mr. Richard R. Jones, brother of bride- groom, acted as best man. The Rev. Thos. Williams. Capel Gannon, officiated. The newly wed couple travelled to Colwyn Bay for the honeymoon.

Tuberculous Cows. To the Editor of the Weekly News. Sir,—In view of the serious report of our Medical Officer in yesterday's Urban Dis- trict Council meeting, I think that the views of our trade should be made public in refer- ence to this important question of protect- ing the public from both milk and meat from cattle affected with this disease First, I should like to point out the very unfair position of our trade in reference to this matter. If a butcher exposes for sale a carcase affected witn tuberculosis, he is fined and sometimes sent to prison for the offence, although he has no knowledge be- fore slaughtering that the beast was affected. Also the purchase money is gone and his trade spoiled, which is his living. Hence his agitation for a warrant from the farmei that the beasts bought are fit for the pur- pose intended, namely, for the food of man. This is very unfair for a respectable I trade and not satisfactory for the public. I think the time has come when all milking "ows should go under the tuberculin tests, and if found unsound should be destroyed, and the farmer compensated out of Imperial fund. They do now compensate the farmer in cases of infectious disease to protect the herds, but so far not to protect human lives. As I believe that tuberculosis is transmittable from the bovine to the human it is very important that our milk and meat supply should be sound and healthy. If it is the intention of the committee which has the national memorial to our late King in hand to build sanatorium's, they will be oj, no till we get this great question satisfactorily settled. As to the doctor's report, I understand on inquiry that one of these cows mentioned was sold to a cattle dealer and taken out of the district, and the other is going to be fattened for the butcher, and yet our Medical Officer has no power to get the same destroyed; but, as the doctor said the other day, he is going to watch the same being sold to some unfortu-nate butcher, and I suppose if he ran will make him a criminal and spoil his livelihood. I ask you, sir, do you consider this justice to an honourable trade ? I shall leave the public to decide.—Faithfully yours, T. R. DAVIES. President N.W. Meat Traders' Association. Windsor House, Colwyn Bay.

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Conway Shopland. AN INTERESTING TOUR OF INSPECTION. Conway's preparation for Christmas are as usual worthy of the town and the season. On all hands are to be seen evidences of enterprise, and it is a real pleasure to pay a visit of inspection to the many and var- ious shops. The butchers of the town will have a capital display of Christmas fat stock, in- cluding many prize winners. Mr. Joseph T. Jones, Eagles Buildings, has made extensive purchases in all the stock sales in the neighbourhood, and one of his beasts is a first prize winner at Bod- organ sale. For Christmas week he will slaughter twelve fat bullocks, all bred and fed by well known farmers, and two fart heifers fed by Lord Penrhyn. The wethers are from the farms of those well known prize-winners, Messrs. Elias Davies, farm- yard, and John Williams, Bwlch Mawr. There will also be a plentiful supply of lamb of the finest quality. Porks and suckling pigs will also make a feature of the show, and there will be an unlimited supply of geese, turkeys, ducks, &c., all from the best breeders. Messrs. Jones Bros., High-street, also promise a very extensive show of some of the finest meat obtainable. They will in addition slaughter a dozen fat beasts fed by such welj known breeders as Lady McLaren, Mr. Wm. Davies, Baclaw, and others. The wethers, 40 in number, will be of the finest quality, and Messrs. Jones are making a speciality of twenty of the choicest yearling lambs. All the above are bred locally. Pigs will also find a prominent place in the exhibi- tion, as well as a plentiful supply of geese, turkeys, ducks, &c. Again Mr. David Owen, Bangor-road, will have an exhibition equal to any of fat heifers and bullocks fed by well known farmers. Mr. Owen has secured some of the finest wethers and lambs, and there will be a large stock from his own farm at Rhoa Mill, Conway. Porkers and suckling pigs will be plentiful, and there will be a varied assortment of poultry from all the best breeders. The above three shops will be well worthy of a visit during the next week. Each of them is exceedingly well lighted, and each show is bound to be admired. Mr. J. E. Conway Jones's establishment is replete with a splendid show of motor liveries, the celebrated Dexter Quorn storm coats, the new fleece overcoatings, Irish, Scotch, and Welsh tweed suitings, and the famous Pesco underwear. The Prestwick flannel shirts in the new colourings are a special attraction, and the display of even- ing dress wear is all that can be desired. Mr. J. P. Griffiths, Regent House, has a varied assortment of novelties suitable for Christmas presents at prices to suit every- one, including sideboard, tray and tea cloths, cushion covers and tea cosies. He has also a fine display in the millinery department, including some of the latest blouses, hats, &c. The gentlemen's department is also re- plenished with a good stock of hats, caps, gloves, hosiery, scarves, &c. Mr. J. Ambrose Lloyd, tailor, has a well y or, appointed assortment of tailoring goods in his shop in Lancaster-square. Ye Old College, of which Mr. J. Harry Tones is the proprietor, has a very good ex- hibition of ready to wear clothes, for which this establishment is famous. He has also a special line in the famous Wolsey under- wear. There is an abundant supply of all the latest in dress shirts, silk neckerchiefs, collars, ties, gloves, &c. Mr. D. Wynne Roberts, draper, is well supplied with seasonable goods, and if this weather continues there ought to be a run on his show of waterproofs. Mrs. Evans, London House, and Mr. Davies, Manchester House, drapers next door to each other in Lancaster-square, have an excellent stock of Christmas goods, as well as useful presents. Messrs. Jones and Son, Melbourne House, make a fine show of Christmas goods, several of the articles being very suitable for Christmas presents. Mr. John Roberts, Emu Restaurant, has a well stocked shop of seasonable delicacies, and Christmas visitors will do well to try his catering. Miss E. Thomas, High-street, makes a speciality of her home made Christmas cakes, and she is to be heartily congratu- Lated upon the excellent taste shown. Groceries of every description are in stock, and the confectionery side of the shop is never wanting. One of her Christmas cakes makes a beautiful present. Mr. Fred Jones, the Grosvenor Restaurant, has a varied assortment of Xmas cakes in rich Sultana, plum and Madeira. Iced and ornamented cakes are made to order. The show of chocolates in fancy boxes is a very choice one. They have also bread and confectionery fresh daily. As a caterer, Mr. Fred Jones is well known in the neigh- bourhood. Mr. Joseph Hooson, the French and Italian Warehouseman, has made excellent provision for all classes of customers during 1 the festive season. He has a large assort- ment of dessert raisins and almonds, figs, dates, oranges, chrystallis.ed fruits, iced cakes, Tom Smith's crackers, &c. He is also making a fine show of Absolom's Pure China tea, for which his establishment has gained a high reputation. For those with sweet teeth, Mr. Hooson has also made ex- cellent provision with huge chocolate boxes, and sweets of every description. In the grocery line anything wanted can be secured at this establishment. As usual, Messrs. E. B. Jones and Co. have a well stocked establishment in pre- paration for the Christmas festivities. This year they are making a special florin Christ- mas parcel, which will be a great boon to many buyers, considering that the price of fruit is increasing. The bumper parcel, as it is termed, contains a varied assortment of articles, which are being sold from the loth December to Christmas Eve only. They have also delicious teas in handsome canisters and boxes, one of which will be a Royal casket for the Coronation year. Oranges, apples, &c., are plentiful here, and the display of bacon and Cheshire cheese is all that can be desired. The shop is replete with all grocery requirements of the best kind. Mr. E. James, grocer, is a well known caterer for the public. His shop is re- plemished with all the Christmas goods available. Messrs. Dumphy, Ltd., have one of the best shops in town for making a display, and Mr. Ricketts, the manager, has excelled all previous efforts. The windows are tastefully arranged, and the goods exhibited are of the finest quality. The licensed part of the shop is also well stocked with the choicest wines and other drinks. Messrs. H. and J. Thomas, the well known grocers, are well provided for the rush of customers during the Christmas season. They have stocked some of the finest pro- visions available, and their home-made bread is noted. Cheese, bacon and Christ. mas fruits are a speciality. At the Mart, in Uppergate-street, there is a plentiful supply of Christmas provisions, which should prove attractive to all customers. Mr. Thomas Abram, poulterer, is well provided for the Christmas demand for poultry. Mr. W. Hughes, chemist, is making a special show of perfumes suitable for Xmas presents. Other suitable presents include cameras, and the famous Gillette safety razor. All who wish to keep well for the holidays should first of all arm themselves with Mr. Hughes' famous tonics. To every one who calls at the shop Mr. Hughes presents a very interesting calendar in book form, which is specially interesting to Con- way, because it includes a picture of the famous grave in the Parish Church immor- talised by Woodsworth's We are seven." There is also an excellent photo of the Prince of Wales, whose coming investiture at Carnarvon will be of special interest. Miss Thomas, High-street, has provided herself with a large assortment of wearing apparel suitable for ladies during the winter time. The golf jersey is a speciality of one window, and the other is devoted to millin. ery, in which she excels Miss Hughes, the Beehive, has a well arranged shop of fancy goods, and during these dark nights it would be well if the local ladies paid her a visit and purchased some of the numerous articles which she has r--My to be worked at home. Mr. D. G. Walker, tobacconist, displays every kind of tobacco on the market. He ha- also a varied assortment of the best make of pipes, pouches, walking sticks, &e. Messrs. R. E. Jones and Bros. have re- plenished both their shops in Bangor-road and Rosehill-street with a large selection of Christmas and New Year presents. They have the latest designs in private greeting cards, for which orders should be booked as early as possible The leather goods are all that could be desared, and a large variety of photo frames are on view. A capital Christmas present would be a British-made fountain pen, the price of which is within the. reach of all, and these establishments can well be termed The Pen Hospital," where the pens can be repaired at nominal fees. Children's annuals, which are so keenly sought after by the youmg folk, are in abundance, and there is a plentiful sup- ply of toy books, which go such a long way to make the young generation happy at this time of the year. A game of cards is a pleasant pastime, and here some of the finest playing cards on the market can be obtained. Fancy calendars and diaries form a great feature of the show in Rosehill- street, where also there is a choice selec- tion of Christmas and New Year cards. The shops are brimful of useful novelties and presents, and the proprietors solicit the insipection of the public. Mr. J. Lloyd Jones, the Bazaar, is the shop where the children delight to be, for it is replete with a very large assortment of toys suitable for Christmas presents to the young. Mr. Joseph Jones, Compton House, makes a fine show of footwear, from the dainty dancing slipper to the heavy bluchers. He makes a speciality of the well-known K boot. Mr. Sam Jared Williams's new shop in High-street, has been stocked with the usual supply of Christmas fruit and vegeta- ables In addition he has a varied assort- ment of goods for the festive season. Mrs. J. Jared Williams, Bon Marche and High-street, has looked after the wants of her numerous customers. At the Bon Marche, useful crockery can be purchased, as well as the fruit and vegetables and at the High-street shop. In addition to the usual excellent supply of Christmas fruit and vegetables, there is a Large stock of chocolate boxes, which make beautiful presents. Some of these boxes are of ex- quisite design. Mr. McGilp, jeweller, High-street, dis- plays some useful jewellery in his window. plays some useful jewellery in his window. He also promises to make any watch go; a fact which should be noted by many who take their watches out of the town to be repaired. Messrs. Stead and Simpson are busy pre- paring their windows for the Xmas show. All the boots and shoes exhibited by them are of well known qualities. The shop is well lighted, and when the windows are done up, it is a great attraction. They have special lines for the farming fraternity, and they also make a speciality of their home made boots. Messrs. M. and H. Williams, Plas Mawr, the well known furniture dealers, have an excellent assortment of the very best furni- ture, and those about to be married would do well to pay them a visit. They are also exhibiting a number of first class paintings by local artists. As undertakers, they are well known for miles around.

Rhyl Bankrupt's Application. Before His Honour Judge Moss, at the Bangor County Court, on Monday, Robert Flint, formerly licensee of the lorne Hotel, Hhyl, applied for his discharge in bank- ruptcy. The applicant became banrupt in 1909 with liabilities expected to rank amount- ing to (I ,210. A dividend of 3s. 7d. in the pound had been paid. The Official Receiver said the bankrupt started at the Lome Hotel in an insolvent condition. The debtor said he wanted his discharge because he wanted to get a situation. He was not in a position to make anv offer and had no prospect of doing so. The Officia! Receiver objected that the bankrupt had not sufficient assets to pay 10s. in the pound. The order asked for was granted but suspended for two years.

The Stock Exchange and the Political Crisis. The Stock Exchange is approaching the end of the year in a satisfactory condition, and though forecasts of good times in Janu- ary are perennial and are often not ful- filled, one hears at the present plenty of prognostications that the advent of the New Year will bring with it a notable improve- ment in the volume of Throgmorton-street business. At present, while the temper of the house is good, there is admittedly not much in the way of fresh dealings, the public, since the failure of the political conference ntinated clearly that a General Election was inevitable, having done very little either in investment or speculative channels. The feeling of unrest generated by the election, however, is already dying away, and at the fortnightly carryover ar- ranged this week there was noticeable such a restriction of commitments on all hands that markets are obviously in a healthy con- dition and ready to respond to all favour- able influences, which may develope. The rebound, which Las taken place in Consols, from the lowest levels reached early in the month, is typical of the improvement in Stock Exchange sentiment generally. The premier security is the best part of a point over the bottom and even a small fraction in advance of the make-up "I price at the last monthly settlement. This recovery has been due to some special causes, such as buying by the Government broker and pur- chases on French account, but it has never- theless had an appreciable effect in con- firming the Stock Exchange in its more con- fident temper. As regards general factors, markets have nothing to grumble at. The monetary situation grows more and more favourable. Call money is down in the neighbourhood of 2 per cent, and at the settlement this week the banks were lend- ing money to the brokers for a fortnight at 4I to 4| per cent., or fully £ per cent, under the rate charged at the end of No- vember settlement. Contangoes were con- sequently lighter all round, a fact of which prospective bulls may be counted upon to take due rote. The healthy technical condition of markets and the decline in money rates has encouraged insiders to put values forward fairly substantially all round in the wake of Consols, and they have ex- perienced little difficulty in taking this course, the stale bull element having been quite eliminated. Another considera- tion calculated to favourably impress mar- kets has been the change for the better in the labour situation. At last the great ship- building lockout has been terminated by a ballot on which 13,715 voted for acceptance of the masters' revised terms, and only 1,290 against. The lockout had been dragg- ing on for over three months, and the settle- ment of the dispute is oound to react in a stimulating fashion upon industry generally.

BIRTH. Jones.—December I I tli, the wife of Mr. 1.- Jones, Maesycoed, Denbigh, of a son. MARRIAGES. Jones—Williams.—December 1st, at Beth- lehem Chapel, Colwyn Bay, by the Rev. T. M. Jones, R. R. Jones, Pearl Life Assurance Sun- Superintendent at Llandudno, to Miss E. E. Williams (Nellie), Hyfrydle, Colwyn Bay. Roberts—Hughes—December 3rd, at Reho- both C.M. Chapel. Holywell, by the Rev. J. E. Davies (pastor), J. Roberts, eldest son, of Mr. Hugh Roberts, of Bonthwfa-terrace, Holyhead, to Miss Annie Maud Hughes, 10, Lower Brognallt Cottages, Holway-road Holywell. DEATHS. Craft.—On the 2nd inst., at tl Roqnellc," Flint, Caroline Ann, eldest daughter of the late Richard Craft, and grand-daughter of the late Capt. John Taylor, aged 78 years. Lean.—December 6th, at Brookdale, Meli- den, Prestatyn, Capt. John Lean, aged 67 years. Owen.—December 13th, at Oxford Arcade, Mrs. Owen, wife of Mr. G. H. Owen, confec- tioner, Penmaenmawr, aged 6q vears. Sugden.—On December 12th, James Sug- den, Hayfield House, Rhos-on-Sea, aged 78 years. Interred at the Salford Cemetery, Thursday, December 15th. Williams.- December 13th, at Liverpool William, son of the Rev. Caleb Williams, Pen- maenmawr, aped 19 year,

Wainwright & Williams Monumental Sculptors and Engravers. SHOWROOMS AND WORKS Princess Road, Old Colwyn. Memorials in Granite. Marble, Stone and Slate. Inscrip- tions Cut and Memorials Cleaned and Refixed. Estimates of all work sent free on application. Distance no object. XMAS SALE, XMAS SALE, XMAS SALE. PAWNBROKER'S Clearance Sale of For- JL feited Pledges, Watches, Jewellery, Cloth- ing, Furniture, and Miscellaneous Goods suitable for Xmas Presents. Just forfeited Hand Sewing Machine, no worse than new. A Bargain, £ 2 15s. Gent's Solid Gold Curb Albert, £3 3s. Gent's Solid Gold Keyless Watch by Russell, Liverpool, 25 years' warranty, only £5 5s. Useful Xmas Present. Lady's Solid long Gold Guard, only [I 10. Solid Silver Mirror, Brush and Com b, in case 18s. 6d. Lady's Solid Gold Curb Bangle, 18s. 6d. Handsome 4ft. Bookcase, Cupboards and Drawers, with Lead Glass Doors. Useful piece of Furniture, £+ 15s. Handsome All Brass Bedstead, £4 15s. Full Size Hair Mattress, really cheap £ 2 8s. 6d. Feather Red, Bolster and 2 Pillows. A bar- gain, £ 2 5s. Handsome Bedroom Suite, Large Size Ward- robe with two Doors, Bevel Plate Mirrors, Dressing Chest with Drawers and Mirrors, and Washstand, Nlprble Slab Tile, back, Towel Rail attached, and two Cane Chairs. The lot for 9 guineas. A rare bargain. Beautiful Drawing Room Suite upholstered in rich Crimson Velvet, only £ 5 10s. Couch, 2 Easies and 4 Chairs, new design. White Enamel Bedsteads, 2-inch Pillars, Brass mounted, Wire Mattress,Wool Mattress, Feather Bolster and 2 Pillows, only £ 10s. First Class Double Barrel Breach Loader Gun by English maker, £+ IOS. Handsome Marble Clock with Bronze Horses ..L 1 to match, £3 10s. Lady's Second Hand Gold Keyless Watch, £2 10S., really cheap. Lady's heavy long Gold Guard, £ 3 IOS. Gold Necklet and Locket, £ 1 JOs. Gent's Gold Filled Hunter Watch, warranted ten yeats, £ I ios. Large size Kitchen Sideboard, with Drawers and High back Mirror, useful piece of Furni- ture, only £ 3 ios. Chest Drawers, £2 ios. Second hand 8-day Clock to hang on wall, reliable timekeeper, 21S. Wool Bed, Bolster, and 2 Pillows, 12S 6d. Lady's Dress Basket, 25s. Gent's Suit Case in tan, 8s od. Copper Kettle, 7s 6d. Violin, 15s 6d. Illustrated Holy Bible, 2is. Walnut Overmantel, 21s. Brass Rail Bedsteads, Bed and Mattresses, all complete, 35s. A Bargain. Handsome Silver-plated Coffee Service, really cheap, 35s. Also a grand variety of other articles too -d.1 iiiBi imalinn. Don't forget to call and inspect our annual show of Dolls, Toys, Games, &c., Silk and Cotton Motto Handker- chiefs, suitable for Xmas Presents. Better value than ever this year. NOTE THE ADDRESS: EDWARD DAVIES, Pawnbroker, Jeweller, Clothier, and General House Fnrniture, CEFN-Y-GADER, HIGH STREET, MOLD. Large Furniture Show Rooms at rear of Premises. INSPECTION INVITED. 96 ==:========== | That's what you want Wi ICKLE ASTE WITH A for your § oothsome 1 XMAS LUXURIES jtj WANG. ;i: V1 A 31b. Jar Delicious Preserved Ginger for 1/3. l(> A Prime Irish Gammon, 10 to 12 lbs., at Sid. per Jb » 2 "/TlPiece of Famous Woodley Hall Cheshire Cheese, at lOd. V.; per lb. 'mi A Cheshire Stilton Cheese, about 10 lbs., at 1/- per lb. (Something New). A 3 lb. Pictorial Box Superb Tea for 5/6. A 2 lb. Jar Delightful Mincemeat for 10 £ d., | i'h or !ii[ A most acceptable present for The Needy, One of our Bumper 2/- Fruit Parcels. E. B. JONES & Co., WATER STREET & HIGH STREET, J J RHYL. ====;- :==================================== STOCK EXCHANGE AGENTS, LTD., 9, Union Court, London, E.C WE are prepared AS AGENTS, to open accounts for approved Clients upon any known system of dealing in Stocks, Shares, or Options if we feel assured that Clients have a reasonable chance of making money. WE GIVE DISINTERESTED ADVICE and endeavour to safeguard Clients' interests. NO CHARGE IS MADE BY US TO CLIENTS. All those who are interested in dealing in Stocks and Shares, whether in the nature of a genuire Investment or of a Speculation for Differences, either inside or outside the Stock Exchange, will, in putting their transactions through us unquestionably possess a distinct advantage over those dealinp elsewhere. In dealing" through our intervention YOU PAY NO MORE. in any way, than if you were dealing direct with vour own Brokers. We only deal with the highest class and wealthiest Firms of Members, to whom we Jnfr<durp Clients direct. They charge the ordinary commissions, but credit us, as Agents, with half the amount, iniroduc^ ^licnts di though us you get. ENTIRELY FREE 'F CHARGE THE BENEFIT OF EXTRA EXPERT AGENTS, NATURALLY INTERESTED IN Yt.UR MAKING MONEY. We devote the whole of our time to watching Client's interests. We are not encumbered with the compli- cated clerical work of a Broker's Office. This is done by the Brokers to whom We introduce the business, leaving l'SentMEMBERSdVARE NOT ALLOWED TO CARRY OVER FOR ANYONE WHO IS NOT A PRlNflPAl In that case we render our own Contract, which is a copy of the Broker's and open to inspection. WE HAVE BEEN ESTABLISHED NEARLY SIX YEARS. during the first live of which we dealt only under the Rules and Regulations prevailing upon the London Stock Exchange, but in order to meet the nf niimcmiK Correspondents who wish to LIMIT THEIR RISK, and whose transactions are TOO SMALL TO CARRY OVER ON THE STOCK EXCHANGE. and who want to deal with ABSOLUTE SECURITY. we have made arrangements by which we can deal for them, AS AGENTS, at NETT TAPE PRICES OUTSIDE THE ST( CK EXCHANGE, at no extra cost to them than if they dealt direct. Our nrin. imls allow us a commission on eich transaction we do. The advantage in dealing through us in this wav is hTt CLIENTS-et the benefit, FREE OF CHARGE, of our fcXPKRT JUDGMENT AND ADVICE, with thcfSl knowledge of the fact that unlike Ou side Dealers. OUR INTERESTS ARE IDENTICAL W ITH AND NOT ANTAGONISTIC TO, THOSE OF OUR CLIENTS. Whether thev win or lose, we only get our small commission. WE CAN DEAL IN THE SAME MANNER IN OPTIONS where the number of Shares is too small for the Stock Exchange. Our Principals are as substantial and as sate as the best 1-irms of Members. OUR MANAGING DIRECTOR WAS A MEMBER OF THE STOCK EXCHANGE AND A BROKER IN A LARGE WAY OF BUSINESS FOR OVER TEN YEARS. Write for Booklet, "OUR METHODS OF BUSINESS." Telephone Lon. Wall 8913. Telegrams; "Fruitful" London. 650d23 Meat, Turkeys, Geese. J. T. JONES invites the Special attention of his numerous customers to his x m D Xmas Meat Display His excellent Stock includes CATTLE 1 Fat Bullock, fed by Mr. E. Owen, Cefn Garlleg, 1St Prize at Talycafn Xmas Show. 1 Fat Bullock, fed by W. Lewis. Esq., Talyllyn, winner of 1st Prize at and Champion Beast at Bodorgan Xmas Show; also 1 Heifer, from Bodorgan, led by Mr. Pierce, Treferwydd, Anglesey. 2 Fat Heifers, from Penrhyn Castle, Bangor. 1 Bullock, fed by Mr. R. Williams, Plas Isaf. 1 Bullock, fed by Mr. T. G. Jones, Tan-y-Berllan. 2 Bullocks, fed by Mr. W. Davies, Baclaw. 2 Bullocks, fed by Mr. H. Davies, Gorswen. 1 Bullock, fed by Mr. G. O. Jones, Merchlyn. 1 Bullock, fed by Mr. Rd. Jones, Talycafn Uchaf. t Bullock, fed by Mr. W. F. Jones, Bod Idda. PIGS 2 Fat Porkers, fed by Mr. J. G. Jones, Tanyberllan. 5 Fat Porkers, fed by Mr. H. Jones, Bryn Glorian. 2 Fat Porkers, fed by Mr. Sam Edwards, Tyddyn Bach, Tynygroes also Suckling Pigs. 6 Prime Porkers, from the Dairy Farm, Llanfairfechan. SHEEP = 40 Prime-fed Yearling Wethers, fed by the best-known Breeders in the Principality. 1 Lamb-8 weeks' old. Note the Address: J. T. JONES MEAT PURVEYOR, EAGLE'S BUILDINGS, CASTLE STREET, CONWAY.

Flour-Milling in North Wales I Among the comparatively few industries in North Wales, Hour-milling has come to occupy an unexpected and quite remarkable prominence. This is solely due to the won- derful enterprise associated with the Bangor Flake Flour*Mills at Fangor, the largest con- cern of its kind in a very wide district. ^\hat is the secret of this firm's success ? The answer cannot be given m a word, but a very ]ar(,e element attention bestowed large element is the attention bestowed upon the three capital factors of value quality, and price. The flours milled by them produce bread of delicious flavour and. what is no less important to the con- suming public, are warranted the natural colour produced by high-class milling. In these days of chemical treatment of food, when so many eatables are certainly not what they seem, it is cause for gratitude that there is a North Wales iirm whose flour is the genuine article. Printed and Published by R. E. Jones & Bros. at their Printing Works, the Quay, Conway. and Published at the Central Library, 8, Station-road, Colwyn Bay.