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LLANRWST. PREACHERS—The following will be the preaciiers f(,r next Suti(lay Zion (C.M.): Rev. Henry Jones. Llandudno Junction. Scotland-street (C.M.) Rev. W. Thomas, Llanrwst. Horeb (W.): Rev. T. C. Roberts. St. James' (English) (W.): Mr. Stanley Jones, Llanrwst. Tabernacle (C.): Mr. J. D. Jones. Manchester. Ebenezer (C.): Sunday School. Prayer Meeting. Penuel (B.): Rev. G. Edwards. Bryiiteg. Breton Mission (R.C.). Holy Co'nmunion, 8.30 a.tn. Parochial Mass 11.0 a.m. Welsh Devotions, 6.30. G. M. Trebaol. O.M.I. MRS. WILLIAMS, 13, WATLING- STREET, LLANWRST, 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. A FISHMONGER S TROUBLES.—At the County Court on Friday, Francis G. Parry, fishmonger, Station-road, was summoned to appear on a judgment summons, the creditor being T. H. Horner, a fish merchant, who had supplied debtor with fish to the amount of /3 12s. Mr. Latimer [ones, for the judgment creditor, said that an order of 5s. per month was made against the defend- ant three months ago, but not a brass far- thing had been paid. The Judge told the debtor that he had better prepare a list of his debts for submission to the Registrar to see whether he could apply for an administra- tion order or not. MUTUAL IMPROVEMENT SOCIETY. —Mr. J. J. Lloyd presided on Wednesday, when a heated debate took place on The Referendum," which was ably put before the members by Mr. T. Tudor Williams. ZION LITERARY SOCIETY.—A mock election was held on Friday evening, Mr. J. R. Jones presiding. The Conservative candidate was Mr. John Hughes, Berwynta, supported by his agent, Mr. Evan Jones, County School. The Conservative cause was championed by Mr. O. Evans Jones, who had as his agent Mr. T. Tudor Williams. There was a good discussion, and the Liberal majority was 20. TABERNACLE LITERARY SOCIETY. On Friday evening a social was held. Supper was prepared by Miss Marv Jones, Gwydr House, and Mrs Cadwaladr Griffiths, Town Hill, who were assisted by Mrs. Owen (George-street), Misses Maggie and Lizzie Hughes", Misses E. A., K. and Edith Herry, and Mrs. William Davies. A splendid pro- gramme, arranged by Messrs. Evy Ellis Roberts, and R. G. Davies, was gone through, the chair being occupied by Mr. I). O. Jones, Anncddle. Songs were rendered by Miss BroAvn, Messrs. L. M. Hughes and R. Mad- docks; recitations bv Mr. J. H. Jones and Miss Enid Wvnile dialogues by Misses Hannah Harker and H. M. Hughes, Misses Hannah Williams and S. A. Harker, and Masters Howen Thomas and Aled Parry, Selections were also sung by a party con. ducted by Evv Ellis Roberts. The accom- panists were Miss Kate Berry and Mr A. Morley "Jones tiie latter, also contributed a pianoforte solo. The proceeds were in aid of the Tabernacle and Ebenezer children's I savings banks, towards which a substantial sum was realised. "THE FARMER'S FRIEND."—Lord Carrington, the President of the Hoard ut Agriculture, has been giving another of his fascinating "at homes" to farmers at the offices of the Board of Agriculture. When his lordship instituted this feature in 1906, it was regarded as a revolutionary departure, daringly defiant of all the canons of good red tape but now the at homes have come to be regarded as hardy annuals, and quite the usual order of things. They are attended by about a hundred yeomen farmers who are up in Lunnon for the Cattle Show. There is no fuss or ceremony, and the visitors, between their sips of sherry, discuss turnips and horses with their affable host, not without a suspicion of heckling occasionally, but always with delightful informality. The originator of these unconventional functions was numbered among the late King Edward s very oldest friends. Lord Carrington's name is really Smith—just Smith, and no other. A good story is told concerning the bestowal of tii*» inoaruun thf» first of his line. He had — • asked Pitt for permission to drive his carriage from his residence in Whitehall through the Horse Guards. No," said Pitt, I can t do that, but I 11 tell you what I'll do. I'll make you a peer." And he did. This peer was the first man connected with trade to be given a seat in the House of Lords, and the present Lord Carrington—the farmer's friend—has carried on the family tradition by constantly displaying an entire absence of "side. M.A.P. ELECTION OF OFFICERS.—On Sun- day night, at the Zion (C.M.) Young People's Christian Endeavour meeting, the following officers were elected for the coming year — President, Mr William Williams, County School; vice-president, Mr John Hughes, Berwynfa; treasurer, Mr Walter Roberts, London City and Midland Bank secretary, Mr Robert Thomas, Metropolitan Bank. Mr W. Williams has already acted as president for eleven years. BRYN MORFYDD CHARITY. The annual distribution of this charity, took place on Monday, by Messrs John Williams (Dolafon), and John Berry, when 137 men were recipients of 2S each, and 22 widows re- ceived 10s apiece. These money-gifts, at this period of the year, are much appreciated. CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS,—The Christ- mas holidays will be observed in the town on Monday and Tuesday, and the weekly market will he held on Wednesday, instead of Tuesday. The shops will be closed from Saturojay until Wednesday morning, a fact which the public should bear in mind. GILLS' FRIENDLY SOCIETY. On Monday evening, the members mustered at the Church. House, where they were enter- tained to ten, by Mrs Witling, the Home Associate of the Society. There were also present, the Rev John Morgan, Rector, and Mrs Morgan, and the Rev Jenkyn Jones. After tea, the evening was devoted "to games. LONDON HOUSE.—Never at this festive period of the year, have the premises of Messrs W. S. Williams and Sons, looked more delightful. The windows are arranged with seasonable presents, suitable for old and young. Messrs W. S. Williams and Sons have a wealth of stock in their various departments to suit all tastes, and "London House," undoubtedly, for the next few davs, be like a bee-hive for its activity. POSTAL ARRANGEMENTS.—The Post Office during the latter end of the week, will close at 7.30, instead of 8 p.m., and the pillar box in the square will also be cleared half an hour earlier. The day mail at the Post Office will also close IS minutes earlier than usual. ACCIDENT.—We regret to note an acci- dent which befell Mr. Evan Roberts, Tvddvn Hen, on Friday last, whilst driving to a sale at Maesvgarnedd, Capel Gannon. The shafts of his vehicle broke, and he was thrown to the ground, receiving a severe shaking. CHRISTMAS DINNER.—The members of the Board of Guardians, attended at the Union Workhouse, on Tuesday, to enjoy their annual Christmas dinner, prepared by the Master and Matron, and their assisant, in their best style. After dinner, speeches were delivered bv the Chairman, and several of the members, and the usual toasts were drunk. SCOTLAND STREET BAND OF HOPE. —On Friday evening, a social meeting was held, when Mr W. Lloyd Roberts, Avondale, occupied tMhalr. Solos wer3 lender ed by Misses Ellen Ann Jones, Annie Jones Sally Edwards, Ceridwen Jones, Maggie W. Jones, Thomas John Jones, D. Williams duets by Misses LeI and Gwladvs Williams, Ellen J. Jones and Nellie Hughes, Owen H. Salisbury and R. E. Pritchard, and a trio by Masters Reggie Allsupp, Owen H. Salisbury, and Eddie Evans recitations were given by Thomas J. Jones, Lily M. Jones, Maggie Davids, Rosv Edwards. E. D. Rowlands, Thomas J. Owen, O. H. Salisbury, T. O. Tones, Maggie W.' Jones, and a dialogue by Misses Olwen Rowlands and Lizzie Wil- liams. The juvenile choir also sang, con- ducted by Mr David Williams. The accom. pamst was Mr Gwilvm Roberts, Arvon Yiew. WOMEN'S TEMPERANCE ASSOCIA- T'ON.—A meeting of this association was held as the Scotland Street Mission, on Fri- day afternoon. The opening services were taken bv Mrs R. 1. Williams, George Street. Songs were rendered by Mrs T. C. Roberts, Elys Myfyr and Mrs Lnos illiams, George Street, and recitations by Miss Olwen Row- lands, Grove House. Papers on Icmperance were read by Mrs Griffith Jones, George Sticet, and Mrs Thomas, Station-road. The <hi.ir was occupied by Mrs Rowlands, and Mrs. J. M. Williams (Gwynfa) was accom- panist. CHRISTMAS MARKET.—The Christmas market was held on Tuesday and was what is generally termed, "The little fair, owing to the very wet weather that prevailed. Business was not nearly as brisk as it other. wise would have been. There was a large supply of .geese, making from 7d. to S)d. per lb. The local butchers had also a fine show of Christmas beef and mutton, which came in for a great deal of admiration. AGRICULTURAL SHOW.—The annual meeting of the Committee of 1his show was held at the Eagles Hotel, on Tuesday, Mr O. Isgoed Jones, presiding. There were also present:—Mr T; D. Tones, Thomas Griffith, T. R. Jones, W. G. Powell, J. R. Malek, E. Davies Jones, R. Lloyd, W. Lloyd Roberts, D. W. Evans, O. E. Parry, and M. Williams, with the secretary, Mr H. J. Watling. The Auditor stated that he had examined the accounts and the balance sheet, which showed a credit balance in favour of the So- ciety of £ 12 2s 5d, as compared with a bal- ance of Cio 13s Sd the previous year. He regretted to notice that the subscriptions were on the decrease, and suggested that something should be done to improve thait part. The Secretary reportedl that the horti- cultural section, which was introduced this year for the first time I had brought in £ 2 8s. qd. gate money, and £ 2 2S. entrance fees, making a total of £ 4 10s od, whilst the prize money amounted to £ ~j 185 6d, showing a loss of 2*3 7s 9d. Bdth reports were ad- opted, and on the motion of Mr J. R. Jones, seconded bv Mr O. E. Parry, a vote of thanks was passed to the auditor, and he was .a,train pl,pr,tfy1 'to that nosition. The general committee of the horticultural sec- tion was re-elected, and Messrs J. D. Jones and, W. Llovd Roberts were added. On the motion of Mr T. R. Jones, it was resolved that five members be selected to revise the general rule's for ion, and the following were aopoointed :—Messrs W. G. Powell, J. R. Malek, J. D. Tones, E. Davies Jones, and T. R. Jones. On the motion of Mr O. E. Parrv, seconded by Mr Thomas Griffith, a heaity vote of thanks was accorded the Presi- dent, and on the motion of the Chairman a similar vote was accorded the vice-president, ifor which both gentlemen returned thanks. Mr R. Llovd suggested that for next year, there should be two classes in the cattle sec- tion, namely (a) for gentlemen (b) for tenant farmers, as it was difficult for farmers to compete asrainst the gentlemen, who had plenty of money. fr. Lloyd was asked to bring the matter forward at the March meet- ing, when the various classes would be dealt with.

CAPEL GARMON. PRESENTATION.—An interesting cere- mony took place, on Tuesday evening, when a. meeting was held at the Council School, for the purpose of making a presentation to Mr Owen Owens, Maesgarnedd, who is leaving the district for Patagonia, at an early date. Mr Owen has resided at Maesgarnedd almost the whole of his life, and is extremely popular, and his departure is looked upon as one of the greatest blows the parish has ever suffered. He is the senior deacon at the Calxtinistie Methodist Chapel, and there his family are held in the highest esteenp. The meeting was presided over by the Vicar (the Rev O. G. Prxfeh&rd), and the presenta- tion, which consisted of gold spectacles, a clock, walkh"s stick^nd dressing case, was 'JZ?* hy t £ e ^ev, Njnas Williams, C.M. Minister, who spoke iiMjjgh terms of Mr. Owens, and stjlso did 1b Chairman. On Monday afternoon, Mr Ow<\ entertained the whole of the school chlldren tea at Maes- garnedd.

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RHOS-ON-SEA. CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. A Christmas sale and social, in connection with the above church was held on Thursday. A large number were present when the sale was declared open by Mrs. Jopson, of Dover Court. A very pleasing feature of the afternoon meeting, was the presentation of a framed engraving of John Knox Preaching, to the Rev Thomas Lloyd, from all the mem- bers of the newly formed church. The evening meeting was presided over by Mr Crompton, Bryn Arthur. A varied and en. tertaining programme, which was very much appreciated, had been arranged by Mr and Mrs H. Berth Jones, of Redent. Light re- freshments were supplied during the inter. val.. At the close of a very pleasant even- ing, it was announced that over 660 had been taken as a result of the effort. The Committee desire to thank all who assisted to secure such a success.

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I CONWAY. YOUR UMBRELLA re-covered as new with the famous Gloria cover, from 3s. 6d. post free.—Walker, Hairdresser and Tobacconist, Lancaster-square, Conway.[193 JOHN M'GILP, practical watchmaker and jeweller. Watches, clocks, jewellery, spectacles, and silver-plate repaired. Ad- dress High-street, Conway. 1573 A GOOD PLACE FOR BOOTS-For the best and cheapest of -all.classes of boots and shoes, go to Joseph Jones, Compton House, Castle-street, Conway. Best Shop for re- pairs. Agent for K Boots and other best Brands. WINTER REMEDIES.—Hughes' Cream Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil with Hypo- phosphites in bottle, is. and (double size) is iod. Hughes' Almond Skin Cream, the best protection for the skin against Chap- ping and Roughness, 6d. and iod. per jar.— Hughes, Chemist and Optician, Castle-street, Conway. CORPORATION FIRE BRIGADE.— Orders for week ending January 2nd, 1911 :— Station duty Firemen D. \V. Jones and Wm. Parry, Probationers T. E. Jones and Owen Owens. Officer on duty Foreman Robert Williams.-F. A. DELAMOTTE, Chief Officer. TONTINE SOCIETY.—The annual meet- ing of the Conway and District Mutual Benefit Tontine Society was held in the Guildhall, on Wednesday, of last week, Mr. Theo. Jones presiding. Captain W. A. Tux- ford, Messrs. James Porter, and W. M. Sever were re-elected Trustees. The follow- ing officers were elect-ed:-Presid-ent, Mr. J. Theo. Jones Vice-president, Mr. W. Whal- ley; Treasurer, Mr. J. Lloyd Jones; Audit- ors, Messrs. Llew. Wood Jones and B. Menai Francis; Secretary, Mr. John Jones, Berry Street; Medical Officer, Dr. M. J. Morgan. The following were elected on the Committee: Messrs. R. J. Jones, R. G. Petcli, J. 11. Evans, John Williams, Robert Jones, Isaac T. Hughes, H. Ys. Jones, George Owen, and O. Jones. The statement of accounts of the benefit fund showed receipts amounting to f,276 6s. II!d., the greater part of which was composed of 191 members' contributions. Sick payments amounted to £ 60 12s. 2d. On the man- agement fund there was shown a balance of £4 is. 3d. and on the reserve accounts a balance of ZSi 12S. od. The dividend this year amounted to £ 1 23. 7d. This excellent Society, is open to receive new members, and early application should be made to the officials. HOCKEY INTERNATIONAL.—Mr. D. O. Davies, of the National and Provincial Bank, has been selected to play right half in the international trial hockey match at Brecon next month. OFF TO AMERICA.—Mr. Richard Wil- liams. who, for some time, has been em- ployed as a linotype operator at these offices, leaves Liverpool, on Saturday, on board the Campania, for New York. We wish Mr. Williams every success. INTERESTING WEDDING.-A very pretty wedding was witnessed at the Carmel Methodist chapel, on Wednesday morning, the contracting parties being Miss Sallie Edwards, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Edwards, Bodafon Gardens, and Mr. Roger Williams, Bod Gwilym, Llan- dudn.o. There was a large number of friends and well-wishers present. Madame Sallie Baugh (cousin of the bride) playtd the '•Wedding March." The bride, who was given away by her father, was attained in a violet of cream serge, trimmed with silk lace and braid, and wore a cream felt hat, trimmed with silk and wings. The brides- maids were Miss Marie Edwards (sister of the bride), and Miss Annie Williams (sister of bridegroom. The former wore a 10 ,e colour costume, and the latter was in grey, with black hat. They also wore gold brooches, the gift of bridegroom. The best man was Mr Jimmy Williams (the brotr.er ot bridegroom). The ceremony was piTtoinv-J by the Rev William Jones, Ardwvn, Cr.mv^y A reception w.t., held at th 'r r Re- staurant. The honeymo •• is being -pent in T iverpool. The happy -ouple were the rc c.pients of numerous br:da,l <M!G CHRISTMAS SHOPPING—Mr Owen Evans, photographer and stationer, High tSreet, has quite excelled his own best record in the preparatione he has made for the Christmas trade, and his numerous cus- tomers will, no doubt, be very pleased with the wide field of selection he has afforded them by his enterprise. MANAGERS' MEETING.—A meeting of the school managers was held on Monday afternoon, presided over by the Vicar, and there were also present, Mr Owen Rowland, the Mayor, and the Rev J. Davies. Several items of business relating to the schools were settled, and on the proposal of the Vicar, seconded by the Mayor, a resolution was passed, thanking the Rev J. Davies for his work as correspondent of the schools, and congratulating him on his promotion, and also wishing him every success in his new sphere. CHRISTMAS TREE.—On Wesdensday, a pleasant entertainment took place in the In- fants School, when Miss Thomas, the head- mistress and the rest of the teachers, pro- vided a Christmas tree for .the little ones. At the commencement of the proceedings, the children sang one or two songs, and the diocesan certificates for religious edu- cation were afterwards distributed by Mrs Roberts, the Vicarage, in the presence of a good number of parents. The children seemed highly delighted with the tree, but unfortunately, on the appearance of Father Christmas, a large number of the smaller ones commenced crying, and poor Father Christmas had to leave the room be. fore quietness could be restored. The toys etc., on the tree, were afterwards distributed by Miss Thomas among the children, and each child was presented with a bag of sweets on its departure for home. ST. THOMAS' DOLE.-The annual dis- tribution of St. Thomas' dole by the Vicar and Wardens, took place in the Parish Room, on Wednesday morning, when in ac- cordance with the will of the bequeather of the charity, tickets lor ciotning to tne value of r i were distributed to eleven of the oldest inhabitants of the town. CHURCH SERVICE.—The usual Christ- mas services will be held in the Parish Church and St. Agnes Church, on Sunday (Christmas Day). CHURCH DFFEXCE.-On Wednesday night, the third of a c-eries of Church de- fence lectures, was held in the Boys' School, when the Rev J. C. Jones, Llangelynin, spoke on "The Church's observance of its trust." The Vicar presided. A discussion followed the lecture, and questions were asked and answered by the lecturer. A PREPARATORY SCHOOL. We understand that the Rev. G. H. Cooper, B.A., late Demy of Magdalen College, Ox- ford, and Mr. R. S. Blencowe, M.A., Oriel College, Oxford, have taken a lease of Gorphwysfa, on Bangor Road, where they will conduct a preparatory school for boys to be known as St. Philip's School." CARMEL LITERARY SOCIETY-At the meeting of this Society on Monday night a very interesting debate took place on the

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LLANFAIR TALHAIARN. CYMDEITHAS DDIWYLLIADOL DYFFRYN ELWY— Cynhaliodd y gym- deithas uchod ei chyfarfod nos Wener, y ofed cvfisol, dan lywyddiaeth Mr. Price Owen,' PLas Isa. Testyn y ddadl y noson yma oedd: "A ddylai dyn gymeryd ei arwain gan y farn gyhoeddus?" Agorwyd ar yr ochr gadarnhaol gan Mr. John Hughes, yn "cael ei gynnorthwyo gan Mr. W. Owen; ac ar yr oohr nacaol gan Mr. Eleazer Jones, llythyrgludydd, Llansannan, yn cael ei gyn- northwyo gan Mr. John Roberts. Caed dadlu brwd gan y ddwy ochr; a phan rodd- odd y Llywydd y mater i bleidlais, enillwyd y fuddugoliaeth. gan yr ochr gadarnhaol. Cvnvgiwyd diolchgarwch i'r cyfeillion gan Dr. Roberts Ellis. Da ydyw gweled y gym- deithas yn cynyddu a chanmolir y cynllun o gael rhai o Lansann,an yma, ac i rai. o Lanfair fyn'd i Llansanan. Hyderwn y bydd ffrwyth mewn amser ar hyn.—Goheb- ydd.

GYFFIN. SOAR WELSH WESLEYAN CHAPEL.— Services next Sunday, io a.m., Rev. J. Wesley Hughes, Colwyn Bay 6 p.m., Mr. W. S. Owen, Holyhead. SILOH C.M. CHAPEL.—Services next Sunday, 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., Rev. Gwynedd Roberts, Conway.

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LLANDUDNO. LADIES' EVEXIXG- What is known as a ladies' evening was held at the Craig-y- Don Social Club last night (Wednesday), and was successful. SUCCESS.—We congratulate Mr. G. A. Yallance, grandson of Mrs. Felton, Malvern House, Church-walks, student at Fettes College, Edinburgh, upon having gained a classical scholarship at Balliol College, Ox- ford. DRUNKENNESS.—\t the Police Court on Ilonday, John Williams, Cromlech-road, Great Orme's Head, an old-age pensioner, made his first appearance before the magis- trates on a charge of being drunk at the Pier Hotel on the 12th December. Defendant pleaded guilty, and said he was very sorry. —The magistrates dismissed the charge on payment of costs. VAGRANCY.—At the Police Court on Monday, William Davies, a native of Llan- dudno, was charged with vagrancy by sleep- ing in a stable loft in Craig-y-Don on the previous day.—Deputy Chief Constable Rees said the man had given way to drinking, and was in the habit of sleeping out. He asked the Magistrates to adjourn the case sine die, so that the defendant could go to the Work- house. He was in a very bad state.—The suggestion of the police was adopted. MY SOLDIER BOY."—Both Llandudno and Colwvn Bay can boast of good operatic and dramatic societies, and much interest is evinced in the works of either societies. The Colwyn Bay Operatic and Dramatic Society will pay a visit on Thursday next to the Grand Theatre, in the farcical comedy Mv Soldier Boy," which won such high enconiums when recently produced at Col- wvn Bav. THE AUTUMN CONCERTS.—Much plea- sure is evinced locally that Mr. W. T. Brockle- hurst, of Perthi, St. Mary's-road, representa- tive of the Manchester Guardian, has been prevailed upon to retain the office of secre- tary to the Autumn Concerts Committee. The good work done by him in the secretarial department was far heavier than people im- agined, and only upon the understanding that he was given clerical help, did Mr. Brockle- hurst consent to continue as secretary. PROPOSED RECREATION GROUND.— At Friday's meeting of the Urban District Council the Chairman, Mr. Ernest E. Bone, J.P., said he had had an interview with Lord Mostvn upon the above matter, who pro- mised that within six months he would sub- mit proposals for the sale to the Council of the cricket field, probably including a some- what enlarged area, and also for the sale or lease of another recreation ground in the neighbourhood of, but not necessarily iden- tical with, the Council Field now rented from the Estate. MOTOR OMNIBUS LICENCES—Mr. Fred 1. Sarson, Chairman of the Bye-Laws Committee of the District Council, at the monthlv meeting of the Council on Friday, stated that there was some grievance, fancied or other, existing in the town about the time when the first motor charabancs were licensed, that other people in a position to apply for licenses for such vehicles had not had an opportunity to do so. The Committee therefore desired him to say that the question of granting additional licenses would be considered a month hence, and that on that occasion all applications for such licenses would be considered. GOGARTH BENEFIT SOCIETY.—The annual meeting of this Society was held on Friday evening in the Town Hall, when there was a full attendance of members. Mr. John Roberts, Bryn Celyn, occupied the chair, and an address was delivered, upon the work of the Society, by Mr. Adoniah Evans, of the Metropolitan Bank. The amount paid in sick benefits during the year was 4161 10s. 9d., contributions, /558 2s. which, with other sources of revenue, amounted to /596 16s. 4d., and the sum available for dividend account was ^410 7s. Id. 387 full members at 21s. 3d., less Is.) received /391 16s. 9d. The flourishing state of the Society was the sub- ject of much congratulation at the meeting. Mr. John Roberts Evans is the secretary, and Mr. John Davies treasurer. THE ART SCHOOL.—Mr. J. Hanmer Hutchfngs, headmaster of the Llandudno Art School, which is carried on under the auspices of the Carnarvonshire Education Committee, lectured at the school, in the Mostyn Art Gallery, on Educational Hand- work," showing the value of handwork in schools as a means of stimulating thought in the minds of the pupils. The lecture was illustrated by drawings and models and a collection of lanWn slides of natural objects. Mr. L. J. Roberts, U.M.I., presided, and, after dwelling on the educational value of various kinds of handwork in schools, expressed the hope that the Llandudno Art School, which was doing such good work, would soon widen its scope and become the recognised art school for North-West Wales. To it might be sent promising scholars, from the element- ary schools, who showed an aptitude for art. Among the subsequent speakers was Air. Ralph Fisher, who spoke of the value of pictures in schools. "THE HOLY CITY."—On Sunday, at St. John's English Wesleyan Church, a part of Gaul's The Holy City," was given by the choir at the evening service. Special anthems were also given. The services were conducted by the Rev J. M. Pascoe, of Rhyl. The offertories were for the Trust funds. PRINCES THEATRE.—Jury's Imperial Animated Pictures as shown at the Alham- bra Theatre, continue to draw large houses at the Prince's Theatre. The pictures are changed twice a week, on Mondays and Thursdays. The pictures this week are var- ious, humorous, and educative. PRESENTATION TO MR GREEN. HALGK.—An interesting ceremony took place at the Vicarage, Llanrhos, on Saturday afternoon. It was the presentation of a beautiful chiming clock, by the members of the congregation of St. Paul's Church, to Mr Greenhalgh, a very active member, upon his departure for Birkenhead, to which town he has been promoted as maiLager of Parr's Bank. Mr Greenhalgh was for several years one of the most prominent church workers in the parish, and his loss will be greatly felt. The presentation was made by the Vicar, the Rev J. F. Reece, in an appropriate speech. Other speeches were delivered, and Mr Greenhalgh suitably responded. A MINIATURE FIRE BRIGADE DEMONSTRATION is now on exhibition at W S. Williams and Soas, The Pioneer, Llandudno, and, as usual at Christmas-time, their well-known window dresser always has some interesting novelty in the window all his own idea and hand-work. This 'one certainly does him credit, and the one and only complaint we have to make, is the thf Crnm' l° a g00d view of owing to L tWlCrrd- We "trolly ? ^•^1° have not already seen it, to S°' should a serious outbreak of fire ccur m anv uart of th^ — -Io.J.l.J.& w'(:; question if the stalwart looking pasteboard firemen would b? of much service in put. ting a fire out, but would rather add fuel to the femes, although we sincerely hope that no such catastrophe will ever occur to the firm. Also, their delightful show, both in their windows and their showrooms of really useful and acceptable gifts, is equal to any of the stores, as their showrooms have been transferred into Fairy Lands, and we would specially like to call your attention to their exclusive novelties in calenders funri°h- FUND—'The response to this 1W been Spying, and on Christmas Da}, between twelve and one o'clock, be- tween 360 and 370 hot-pots will be dis- tributed from the various public bake- houses in the town. The distribution will be superintended by two members of the Council at each haiahouse. DEATH OF MRS. CAMBER-WILLIAMS —We deeply regret to announce the death of Mrs. Ca-nber-Williams, wife of Canon Camber- illiams. Principal of Lampeter ollege, which sad event took place on Sunday, at Lampeter, from pneumonia. Mrs. illiams was the youngest daughter of the late Mr. Isaiah Davies and Mrs. Jane Davies, proprietors of the St. George's Hotel, of this town, and sister of Mr. T. P. Davies, the present proprietor. Her husband was for some time curate in this town previous to accepting the living of Dolwyddelen. Mrs. Williams leaves no children. The funeral takes place this dav (Thursday), at St. Tudno's churchyard.

question Which influences the mind mostly, reading or seeing ? lr. Osborne Jones, Station House, took up reading, and Mr. Gwilym Hughes, Bryn Morfa, seeing. Mr. T. David Roberts occupied the chair, and several members spoke. On a division, the majority favoured seeing. ACCIDENT.—On Thursday night, a huge pane of glass a quarter of an inch thick in the window of Messrs. Stead and Simpson, in High-street, was smashed bv some children who were playing round the window. A little girl appears to have been pushed and collided with the pane. It is fcrtunate that the glass did not fall on her, or the conse- quences might have been serious. The damage was estimated at between £ 1 and ^8. POSTAL INFORMATION.—The public are earnestly requested to post their corres- pondence earlv during the Christmas holidays. Great preparations have been made to cope with the pressure, about 150 special mails having been arranged to and from Conway, despatches being made by almost every train. The last clearance for the general night mail on the 23rd and 24th December will be 8.30 p.m. at the General Office, in- stead of 8.45 p.m. ST. lOHX'S LITERARY AND DEBAT- ING SOCIETY.—On Thursday a very in- teresting debate took place in connection with the above Society on the subject Ought the Daylight Saving Bill to become Law ? Mr. Edwards, of Llandudno Junction, pre- sided during the first part of the meeting, in the absence of the Chairman (Rev. W. Mellor), who arrived later. Mr. II. Mellor opened in the affirmative, followed by Mr. A. L. Ralphs in the negative, after which a lively discussion took place. When put to the vote the majority voted in favour of the Bill. On January 5th, 1911, short paper, will be read on My Favourite Hero. SEION LITERARY SOCIETY.—At the weekly meeting of the Seion (Congregational) Literarv Societv on Monday night, the Rev. J. Luther Thomas presiding, a very interest- ing paper was read by Mr. Thomas Cox, on Ann Griffiths, the celebrated Welsh hymn writer." The subsequent speakers were Mrs. Williams, Lark Hill, a native of the birth place of Ann Griffiths the Rev. B. Menai Francis, and Mr. Moses Jones. Mr. Joseph Thomas sang one of Ann Griffiths' hymns to the tune of Esther," and a very interesting meeting was brought to a close by all present joining in singing \nn Griffiths' well-known hymn Gwna fi fel pren." INTERESTING PRESENTATION.—On Saturday evening the Post Office staff held a meeting for the purpose of presenting Mr. H. O. Evans, recently transferred to Bangor, with a Gladstone bag. as a small token of their esteem towards him. In making the presentation, on behalf of the staff, Mr. Elias Jones commented on the swift and satisfac- tory progress Mr. Evans had made during the ten years he had the pleasure of being his co-worker, during which time Mr. Evans and himself had worked amicably together. although it would be no compliment to either side to say they had always agreed. Mr. Evans had a warm place in the hearts of the whole staff, and he had great pleasure in handing him the small present on his depar- ture from amongst them. The bag was rather small but he thought Mr. Evans could rely that it contained its full complement of good wishes for his future success. Mr. j. H. Thomas. Mr. R. Edwards, and others also spoke, and Mr. Evans suitably thanked them for their kindness and good wishes, which he did with much feeling.