The Welsh Coast Pioneer and Review for North Cambria

19020 THE following is a retrospect, carefully compiled, of the chief Local and District Events which occurred on the North Wales Coast during 1902, and which were reported in various editions of the Pioneer :— JANUARY. (I) Purchase of Colwyn Bay Gasworks by Urban Council. New Year's Eisteddfod in Colwyn Bay Pavilion rendered memorable by the death of a Llysfaen conductor (Mr Henry Hughes). Riotous s,cenes, in connection with the Colwyn Bay team labour dispute.-(3) Death of Henry Dutton, solicitor, Conway.—(4) Death of John Roberts, Colwyn Bay.-(ii) Police court proceeding's at Colwyn Bay in connection with team labour dispute. Presentation of South African medals at Conway.—(18) Final tie be- tween Llanrwst and Flint A.U.C. in iNorth Wales Coast Junior Cup. Result: A draw of two goals each.—(21) Death of Mrs Charles Frost, of Brynymaen,-(22) Farewell address at St. Paul's Young Men's Society, Colwyn Bay, of the president, Rev O. J. Davies.-(24) Death of Mrs Hugh Hughes, Abergele. Appointment of the Rev. O. J. Davies as vicar of Prestatyn.— (28) Marriage of Mr T. E. Hutchings and Miss L. Davies, Colwyn Bay. Disappearance of Mr John Jones, J.P., of Sefton, Prestatyn. Suc- cessful claim by Miss Holloway, confectioner, Rhyl, against the Western Electric Light com- pany, Woolwich, for personal injuries. FEBRUARY. (2) Replayed tie, North Wales Junior Cup; Llanrwst winning by three goals to two. At- tempted suicide by a lady at Rhos-on-Sea. (4) Temperance meeting at Abergele. Speech by F. Eardley-Wilmot, R.N.—(6) At a public meet- ing of ratepayers at Colwyn Bay, it was decided to promote a Bill in Parliament for authorising construction of promenadle and sewerage works. (7) A decree nisi was pronounced by Mr Justice Barnes in favour of Mrs Jane Evans (formerly headmistress of a school for girls at Rhos-on- Sea) a'gainst her husband,Mr John Harry Evans. Mr W. Horton, J.P., Bryndinarth, Colwyn uay, was summoned for the recovery of rates in respect of a villa at Rhos-on-Sea. Although the defence was set up that the rate was not legally due, defendant was, ordered to pay. The Col- wyn Bay justices, on the appeal of Mr W. D. Houghton, of Queen's Lodge, Colwyn Bay, re- duced the poor-rate assessment of Queen's Lodge and grounds to Z320 gross rental, and a rateable value of £256, as before.—(10) The formal opening of Llandudno Town Hall took Place, amid general signs of rejoicin'g. The Ghairman of the Council, Mr Robert Roberts, entertained a large number of guests to a luncheon. Wedding of Lieutenant Owen, of Colwyn Bay and Carnarvon, to Miss Agnes Lilian Sturt, daughter of the late Mr award Sturt, of London, Croydon, and Brighton.—(11) At the monthly meeting of the Colwyn Bay Urban District Council, angry recriminations passed between Councillor William Davies and the surveyor on the question of outside work done by t'he officials. At the annual meeting of the Royal Alexandra Hospital, Rhyl, it was announced that her Majesty Queen Alexandra had graciously consented to continue her patronage to the hospital.—(17) The Cowlyd Joint Water Board resolved to lay a new water niaan to Colwyn Bay, opposition from Conway notwithstanding. At the Abergele Urban Dis- trict Council, Dr. Wolstenholme advocated hot whiskey as a cure for small-pox.—(18) At Taly- cafn station, a young artist residing in Conway Valley attempted to commit suicide by cutting his throat.—(20) The two younger daughters of Sir William Grenville Williams, Bart., and their governess, lost their lives by drowning at Rhudd- Ian.-(2i) The final stru'ggle took place for the vacancy upon the Colwyn Bay Urban District Council, caused by the death, of Mr John Roberts, Mr Rowland E. Williams heading the poll. Mr David Allen was second, and Mr Thomas Pryce Williams third on the polling. -(26) With the idea of furthering practical temperance work, a breakfast was held at the Aberconwy Hotel, Conway, presided over by the Mayor (Mr Albert Wood).—(27) A grand bazaar was opened at Prestatyn in connection with St. John's English Wesleyan Church. MARCH. (I) The North Wales Provincial Eisteddfod was held at the Pier Pavilion, Llandudno. In accordance with custom, numerous celebrations in memory of the patron saint of Wales took place amongst Welshmen in all parts of the Kingdom. Owing, however, to St. David's Day falling on a Saturday, the celebrations were spread over Friday, Saturday, and Monday. The Rev. O. J. Davies, M.A., on his appoint- ment to the living at Prestatyn, was presented at Colwyn Bay with a handsome silver salver and cheque.—(3) The Bishop of St. Asaph, at the monthly public meeting at Colwyn Bay of the Church of England Temperance Society, criticised the Government's "deplorable" atti- tude on the drink question, and emphasised the Church's duty in this respect. The general meeting of the Colwyn Bay Gas Company was held at the Imperial Hotel, when bonuses were made to the shareholders. At an extraordinary meeting held subsequently, honorariums were given to the various officials of the company. -(5) An inquiry, before Colonel G. F. O. Boughey, R.E., G.S.E., and Mr Henry Allen Stewart (members of the Light Railway Com- mission), was held at the Public Hall, Colwyn Bay, concerning, an application by the syndicate owning the Llandudno and Colwyn Bay Light Railway Order, for a deviation of the route on the Cayley fields near Rhos, and an extension of the time allowed for the completion of the work. -(8) The death took place suddenly at Tyny- maes, Colwyn, of Mrs Wood, wife of Mr James Wood, J.P.—(12) A serious fire broke out at the workship of Mr Hughes, wheelwright, Bettws, the damage being considerable.—(13) The death occurred, at Old Colwyn, of Mrs Griffiths, the mother of the Rev. John Griffiths, vicar of Old Colwyn.—(15) The sad news of the demise of the wife of his Honour Judge Sir Horatio Lloyd was received in all circles of society in North Wales with great regret. At the annual meeting at Llandudno of the Colwyn Bay branch of the Teachers' Guild, Dr. Parker read an important paper on "Heredity and Environment as factors in Education."—1(17) A pretty ceremony was per- formed at the Colwyn Bay Congregational Church, when about fifty memorial bricks were laid by members of the Sunday School.-(24) A horrible tragedy was enacted at Colwyn Bay, a young man named David R. Richards shooting his .sweetheart, and then committing suicide.— (27) A special meeting of the Colwyn isay Urban District Council was held to consider the report of the committee appipinted to 'inquire into charges brought by Mr W. Davies against the surveyor and Mr George Bevan, and lively scenes ensued. The case against Mr Bevan was dismissed, and, after Mr Davies had open- ly defied the ruling of the chairman, it was de- cided that the committee's recommendation concerning an apology from Mr Jones to Mr Davies be struck out.—(31) The fifteenth an- nual horse show at Conway was a decided suc- cess. The second annual Colwyn Bay Easter Eisteddfod was held in the Victoria Pavilion. At the Abergele Police Court, Edward Williams, Pensarn, was charged with embezzlement, and sentenced to two months' hard labour. APRIL. (I) Flint and DenbighHunt races were held near Rhuddlan.-(4) The annual literary and musical eisteddfod was held at Trefriw on Good Friday, successful meetings being held both afternoon and evening.—(5) The Colwyn Bay Urban Council election, took place, Mr Wm. Davies heading the poll, Mr Bertii Jones and Mr Hugh Hughes filling the second and third positions respectively—(8) Bangor Cathedral was crowded with a fashionable congregation on the occasion of the marriage of Miss Gwendoline Dew, second daughter of Mr W. Dew, Wellfield, Ban- gor, to Mr E. O. William s-Meyrick. The city was en fe,t,e.-(12) Mr E. W. Rowcliffe, a Man- chester solicitor, was fined £2 and costs. at the Bettwsycoed Sessions for motor-scorching in the Vale of Conway.—(14) The Rhyl Council refused to allow sacred open-air musical per- formances to take place on the promenade every Sunday afternoon.—-(18) An inquest was held at Colwyn Bay on the body of a young Liverpool gentleman, who had committed suicide by cut- ting his throat.—(19) Sir Alfred Jones opened a new wing! (added at his own expense) of the Llanddiulas Workingmen's Club.—(23) The opening ceremony in connection with the Flint- shire and Denbighshire Historical Exhibition at Rhyl was performed by Lady Florentia Hughes, of Kinm.el.-(25) A banquet was given at Conway by Mr George Barker, the popular president of the Conway Horse Show Society.- (26) In the re-played tie for the Senior Welsh Coast Cup, Rhyl beat Carnarvon by one goal to nil. An extraordinary adventure happened to four youths at Rhyl, who were blown out to sea in an open boat. Ultimately, they succeeded in landing safely at Old Colwyn, and walked home.—(30) The first annual St. George's dinner was held at Abergele. MAY. (I) May-day was, celebrated at Colwyn'Bay, Rhyl, and Llandudno in rather cold weather, but still, in each town, with success —(5) The Colwyn Bay and Colwyn Urban District Coun- cil Bill was before the House of Commons Com- mittee, and reported for third reading.-(8) The Prince of Wales was installed Chancellor of the University of Wales at Carnarvon. The Prince and Princess, subsequently opened' the Royal Alexandra Hospital at Rhyl.—(17) The twenti- eth annual exhibition of the Royal Cambrian Academy of Art was opened at Conway.—(19) The 22nd meeting of the North Wales Annual Horse Show Society was held at Carnarvon, with a most successful result.-(23) The trial trips of the Great Orme Tramway took place.— (24) Funeral of Mr Alfred Allan (of minstrel fame), Llandudno, in Llanrhos Churchyard.— (27) The Denbighshire Yeomanry went into camp at Myddelton Park, Chirk, for their an- nual traininlg.-(29) Choral festivals were held in the quaint parish church of St. Crwst, Llan- rwst, and at St. Asaph Cathedral. JUNE. (i) Peace was proclaimed in South Africa, the Boers having come to terms. The news was made known in Colwyn Bay by means; of a "Pioneer" telegram:, and at once circulated throughout the town.—(2) A most enthusiastic welcome was accorded t'he members of the Col- wyn Bay Volunteer Corps, who had been out at the front. In the evening the Volunteers were entertained to a splendid dinner.—(3) A pastoral bazaar was held at Rhos-on-Sea, a most inter- esting speech being made on the occasion by Bishop Edwards. A fashionable attendance in- cluded Sir Everard and Lady Cayley and Major Birch.-(7) Before Justice, Jelf and a common jury at the Carnarvon Assizes, Miss Annie Col- lier, manageress of the Hotel Metropole, Col- wyn Bay, brought an action for slander against Mr Frank Simpson, partner in the firm, of Messrs Rowlands, and Simpson, coal merchants, Colwyn Bay. Plaintiff was awarded £5 dam- ages and costs. A conference of delegates, representing the Liberal Association of the boroughs and county of Flint, and the, Free Church Councils was held at Mold, to discuss the Education Bill.—(11) Conway Parish Church was the scene of a fashionable wedding, the contracting parties being Miss Bertha Lees, of Conway, and Mr Harry Keeling, of Sutton Coldfield.-(14) An alarming railway accident occurred outside Penmaenmawr Rail- way Station, a goods train being driven into a stop-block, and the en'gine and some waggons being derailed in such a manner as to stop all traffic for some time. There was a large and fashionable attendance in the Gymnasium of the Penrhos College for Girls, Colwyn Bay, to wit- ness the opening of a bazaar by Mrs E. M. Hutchinson, of Liverpool, £I8_ odd being real- ised towards a new scholarship. (16) The North Wales Meat Traders' Association held their annual conference at the Grosvenor Hotel, Rhyl. Subsequently, a dinner was held, at which an interesting speech was made by Coun- cillor Ramsden, of Liverpool.—(17) ine sixth annual bazaar in connection with St. Paul's Church, Colwyn Bay, was formally opened by Mrs Haworth, Walshaw, Colwyn Bay.—(19) The fourth triennial musical festival of the Vale of Clwyd Calvinistic Methodists was held at Denbigh Castle.—(20) A tragic affair happened at Llanfairfechan, a Mrs Emily Norton, one of the patients at the Llanfairfechan Private Asy- lum, committing suicide by placing herself be- fore a railway train.-(25) The alarminlg intelli- gence spread through North Wales that owing to the illness of the King, the Coronation would have to be postponed. Consternation and ap- prehension were general.-(26) By the King's wish, an operation having been satisfactorily performed on him, the festivities which had been arranged for in connection with the Cor- onation, were, generally speaking, duly held throughout Wales.-(28) A schoolboy named Blanchard was drowned at Prestatyn. A sad feature of the unfortunate occurrence was that the body of the lad was eventually found by his ctwn mother. JULY. (x) The King conferred a baronetcy upon Mr Charles McLaren, M.P., of Bodnant Hall.-(4) A great sensation was caused in Rhyl by the disappearance of Mr R. Percival, cashier at the London and Prov ncial Bank, a warrant being issued subsequently for his arrest for embezzle- ment.-(5) At Llandudno, a young German was killed by falling 200 feet down the precipitous side of the Little Orme.—(5) A grand field day of the 3rd Volunteer Battalion Royal Welsh Fusiliers took place on the Conway Mountain. Subsequently, presentations of medals and clasps were made to the members of the battal- ion who had taken part in the South African War.-(ii) A young Cwmyglo schoolmaster, named Ivor Ambrose Davies, was drowned in Llandudno Bay. On the following Sunday, a bathing-machine proprietor at Llandudno, named William Jones, committed suicide by hariging himself. At the quarterly meeting of the Denbighshire Joint Police Committee, it was decided to increase the police force of colwyn Bay by the addition of two extra constables.- (14) A man named Frederick Hill was fined 40s and costs at the Llandudno Petty Sessions for plucking a live fowl.—(15) A dramatic scene was enacted at the meeting of the Colwyn Bay Urban District Council, the chairman, the Rev Thomas Parry, resignirugi his position, and forthwith leaving the Council Chamber. At a meeting at Colwyn Bay in connection with the Colwyn Bay Free Library Movement, it was announced that Mr Carnegie, the American millionaire, was willing to give xrl,500 towards the funds if a similar sum were raised locally. Lord Dundonald left Liverpool to, assume command of the Canadian Militia.—(16) At Manchester Assizes, Wm. H. Holden, a Colwyn Bay commercial traveller, was sued for breach of promise by Miss Bertha Wallbrook, of Old- ham, and the latter was awarded Cioo damages. -(17) A sturgeon. nine feet long, and weighing about 32olbs. was captured in the river Conway. -(22) Mr George Bevan was appointed chair- man of the Colwyn Bay Urban District Council, vice Rev. Thomas Parry, resigned.—(26) For the third time within four months, the Rhyl Urban Council discussed whether or not they should permit the holding of Sunday concerts in Rhyl. On former occasions, blind bigotry had held the upper hand, but at this discussion common- sense prevailed, and music on Sundays was at len'gth permitted.—(28) Another fatality was re- ported from Llandudno, making the fourth of the season. A boy on the Great Orme lost his footing, and fell something like 150 feet. He was dreadfully injured, and succumbed the next morning.—(30) The annual meetings of the St. Asaph Diocesan Societies) were' held in the Chapter Library, under the presidency of the Bishop of St. Asaph. AUGUST. (7) The premier and largest agricultural show in North Cam-bria-namely, that of the Flint- shire and. Denbighshire Agricultural Society- held its Diamond Jubilee Exhibition in one of the most picturesque spots (Cae Gwmach) in the Vale of Clwyd.—(9) The deferred Coronation re- joicings took place throughout North Wales, most towns being en fete.—(15) The Hon. Mr Brodrick and Mrs Brodrick entertained their tenants in commemoration of the coronation of the King and Queen. A crowded, and enthusi- astic meeting to protest against the Education Bill was held in the Town Hall, Prestatyn. Speeches were made by Dr. Townsend and Sir Charles McLaren, M.P.-(22) A soldier, in an unconscious condition, was' admitted to the Col- wyn Bay Cottage Hospital, suffering from a severe fracture of the skull'. He had been found lying on the railway between Llanddiulas and Llysfaen by some workmen.—(23) At Colwyn Bay a bye-election, to fill the vacancy caused by the retirement of the Rev. Thomas Parry, re- sulted in Mr John Williams, Station-road, being returned.—(25) The seventh annual swimming gala, held under the auspices of the Rhyl Amateur Swimming Club, was held at die Marine Lake. Mr P. Radmillorie, of Cardiff, succeeded in retaining his title of Welsh, amateur champion. At the Whitford-Mostyn Flower Show, the Earl of Denbigh, in commenting: on. the proposal to hold an agricultural show at Mostyn, said he would give £ 10, for competi- tion at next year's show, for the encouragement and improvement of farm stock.-(27) Death at Gwrych Castle, Abergele, of Mrs Bamford Hesketh, at the age of 72.—(30) As a sequel to the Colwyn Bay bye-election, Councillor Wil- liam Davies was fined _f i and costs for assault- ing John Mochdre Roberts. SEPTEMBER. (2) The death occurred at Deganwy of the Hon. L.- P. Tollemache, of Rhewdeg, Bala. Mr Tollemache, whilst bathing, fainted in the water, and although, immediately rescued he succumbed the following Thursday.—(4) A three days' bazaar, under the auspices of the Wes- leyan Methodist Circuit, was held in a large marquee at Abergele, the result being highly successful. The opening ceremony was grace- fully performed by the Hon. Mrs Brodrick.—(5) Coronation medals were presented to the scholars attending the, Llysfaen National Schools. The annual rifle contest took place at Conway in connection with the Carnarvon- shire, Anglesey, and. Merionethshire Rifle Asso- ciation.—(8) The Welsh Nationail Eisteddfod commenced at Bangor. The chief feature of in- terest was the success of English choirs, the first three places being filled by representatives of English Societies.—(9) It was decided to ex- tend the electric light system at Colwyn Bay.- (17) Lord Mostyn unveiled, at Llandrillo Church, a beautiful stained-glass window to the memory of M. Jules Riviere.-(ig) An exception- ally good show was held by the Corwen Agri- cultural Society. Lord Trevor presided at the public luncheon.—(20) Miss Higson, dau'ghter of Colonel Higson, performed the ceremony of opening a shooting range, prepared solely for the use of the Llanrwst Rifle Club.-(23) The annual financial meetings of the North Wales Province of the Wesleyan Denomination was formally opened at Bathafarn Chapel, Ruthin, when a large number of ministers and lay dele- gates attended from all parts of the extensive district.—(25) Thanks to the initiative of Mr J. A. Picton, J.P., chairman of the Penmaenmawr Urban District Council, the members of the Council celebrated the Coronation—though rather late in the day-by holding a municipal banquet.-(27) The annual conference of the North Wales Tonic Sol-fa Union was held at Portmadoc, when the decadence of Welsh choirs was lamented and the reasons therefor pointed out. Riflemen from all parts of Flintshire en- joyed lovely weather at the Foryd Range, near Rhyl, on the occasion of the annual shooting competition. At the close of the contest, Col. Sheriff Roberts, V.D., presented the prizes to the winners,-(28) A disastrous fire occurred at Port Dinorwic, resulting in the death of two women, one being suffocated in attempting to rescue another. I OCTOBER. (3) The Colwyn bay magistrates sentenced Louis Granger, a porter and caretaker in the employ of Mr J. O. Jones, London House, to four months' imprisonment for larceny.-(6) The landlord of the Goat Hotel, Penmaen, Penmaen- mawr, was heavily fined by the Conway magis- trates for supplying dirink to an intoxicated pauper.—(11) A meeting of the Vale of Clwyd Teachers' Association was held at the Board School, Denbigh, when Mr H. Lewis, Llan- gollen (a member of the N.U.T. Executive) addressed the meeting 0.1. the Union's work during the past year.—(13) Llandudno was the scene of one of the largest and most representative gatherings ever held in North Cambria. Celebrated divines and mem- bers of Parliament were present, and Noncon- formists attended from all parts to record their protest against the Education Bill. The Right Hon. James Bryce, M.P., was the, princ.pal speaker, and he made a most trenchant attack on the Bill, his efforts being supplemented by those of the Welsh members of Parliament, and of Dr. Townsend, the president of the National Free. Church Council. The net value of the estate left by Mrs Ellen B. Hesketh, of Gwrych Castle, Abergele, was sworn at 6173,935 10s 5d. -(14) A resolution was formally adopted by tne Colwyn Bay Urban District Council to apply to the County Council to consider the question of the re-division of the district into four wards. An Irish argricultural labourer, named George Harrison, was sentenced at the Flintsnire Quarter Sessions to nine months' hard labour for stealing cattle at Rhuddlan. The late Mr David Richard Davies, of Plas Isa, Glan Con- way, left estate valued at ^26,443 10s 8d gross. -(IS) A two days' grand bazaar was opened in Old Colwyn, the object being to raise funds to- wards the building of the new branch Wesleyan Church at Penmaenrhos.—(16) New Board Schools were formally opened at rrestatyn by Mr A. G. Legard, his Majesty's chief inspector of schools for Wales.—(17) At the meeting of the Executive Committee of the Bangor National Eisteddfod a surplus of £806 10s 7d was re- turned. The guarantors of the Rhyl National Eisteddfod for 1904 met in the Rhyl Council- chamber, when the chairman expressed the hope that everyone would combine to make the Eis- teddfod of 1904 a record one.—(20) A most in- teresting and successful meeting. was held at Engedi Chapel, Colwyn Bay, the occasion being the presentation to Dr. Cynhafal Jones, on his retirement, with a cheque for £ 215.—(21) St. George's Hall, Liverpool, was the scene of the annual three days' exhibition and sale of work promoted by the Welsh Industries Association. Lady Mary Grosvenor performed the ceremony of opening the exhibition.—(23) An inquest was held at Conway concerning the death of Jane Davies, at one time a cook, who was killed by falling down a staircase. According to the evidence the primary cause of death was epilepsy.-(27) Five Llanfairfechan boys sur- rendered to their bail at the Carnarvonshire Assiizes (before Mr Justice BuekniH), charged with throwing stones at trains. The jury found a verdict of "Not guilty." At these assizes, Mr T. Artemus Jones held his first assize brief, being warmly complimented by the judge.—(28) The Town Hall at Rhyl was crowded during the hearing of a case of alleged wife-desertion by Mr Stracham, a Rhyl magistrate. The summons was withdrawn.—(30) Lively scenes were wit- nessed at a. parishioners' meeting at Llandrillo, Colwyn Bay, where opposition was attempted in regard to the vicar's efforts to provide a suitable churchroom. for the growing needs of the parish. (31) At the Llandudno County Court an action for libel was brought by Mr Llewellyn Jones, Llanfairfechan, a member of the local Council, against Mr William Evan Owen, printer and publisher of the "Llanfairfechan Weekly Visitor," the. formiejr seeking to recover 650 damages. The plaintiff was awarded the small- est coin of the realm as a solatium for his wounded feelings, the judge describing the case as "a storm in a teapot." A brilliant amateur theatrical performance was given at the Public Hall, Colwyn Bay, by the Hon. Mrs Brodrick and party. At a meeting of the committee of ,the Colwyn Bay Free Library, it was decided to select a site on the Woodland-road for the erec- tion of the. new library. NOVEMBER. (I) The result of the municipal elections at Conway was a reversal of that of last year, three Liberal members being returned at the head of the poll.—(3) At Whitford, near Holy- well, Mr Henry Hughes, a Flintshire farmer, 80 years of age, was thrown out of a trap, and killed. Whilst proceeding up a hill, by Bedw Cottage, the pony he was driving suddenly shied, Mr Hughes being pitched out of the vehicle, and dragged some distance along the road.—(5) A local branch of the Young Men's Christian Association was inaugurated at Col- wyn Bay, the occasion Being celebrated by the holding of a social tea.—(10) The annual meet- ing of the Conway Town Council was held at the Guildhall, when Councillor Porter was elect- ed mayor for the ensuing year. The Public 0 Hall, Colwyn Bay, was crowded with scholars from the various schools in the district, and their friends, on the occasion of the presenting of the prizes to the successful candidates in the University examinations, held in the Colwyn Bay centre. Mrs Thomas, the wife of the Rev Canon Walter Thomas, presented the prizes.— (11) A painful sensation was caused in Llysfaen when it became known that a shocking accident had happened to a young man named Frank Blencoe. During blasting operations at Messrs Raynes and Co.'s quarries, a large piece of rock rolled on the unfortunate man, his death taking place shortly afterwards. -(14) At Prestatyn, a very agreeable function took place at the Croft Hotel. The Urban District Council having de- cided to re-organise their fire brigade, a dinner to celebrate the re-union of old comrades was held at the hotel mentioned.—(15) At Meadow- croft, Colwyn Bay, the annual meeting of the Colwyn Bay centre of the Teachers' Guild of Great Britain was held. Mr T. G. Osborn, M.A., J.P., Rydal Mount, presided, and an in- teresting lecture was delivered by the Rev Wil- frid Brown.—(15) A serious gas explosion oc- curred at the Railway Hotel, Prestatyn, by which a gasfitter, named Brightmere, was severely burnt. Corwen was in a state of excite- ment on the return, of Lieut. R. Vaughan Wynn from the South African War. An address of welcome was presented to Lieut. Wynn, speeches were made by several gentlemen, and the lieutenant's carriage was dragged through the town by men with ropes.—(16) "Mayor's Sunday" was duly observed at Conway, the newly-elected mayor (Mt James Porter) attend- ing Divine service in state at the old Parish Church. A procession formed at the Guild- hall, and marched to the church.—(17) To sup- press street betting at Llandudno, a charge was brought by the police against Wm. Brooks, town porter, but it was eventually dismissed ior want of sufficient evidence. The court was crowded, the case arousing considerable inter- est. At the Parish Church, Llangollen, Dr. Edwards, the Lord Bishop of St. Asaph, held a dedication ceremony, when Coronation and other memorials were consecrated.-(24) Arch- deacon Madden, of ^Liverpool, and Archdeacon Evans, of St. Asaph, were the principal speak- ers at the meeting of the üurch Missionary Society held at the Church Room, Colwyn -bay. There was a splendid attendance, and the meet- ing was enthusiastic.—(25) The quarterly meet- ing of the North Wales Calvinistic Methodist Association was held at Abergele, under the presidency of the Rev O. Owens, Liverpool. There was a large attendance of delegates, both ministerial and lay, drawn from all parts of North Wales. At Rugby Police ourt, John Herbert Jones, a solicitor, of Llanrwst, was charged with attempting to commit suicide by cutting his throat. He was discharged with a caution. At the Lecture Hall of the English Congregational Church, Colwyn bay, a meeting: was held under the auspices of the Free Church Council to protest against the Education Bill. The hall was packed, and the various speeches were followed with the closest attention, especi- ally that delivered by Dr Townsend, the presi- dent of the National Free Church Council.— (26) The annual meeting at Colwyn bay of the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals was held in the Public Hall. Colonel Couilson, on behalf of the society, delivered an eloquent address..—(27) At the Glamorgan As- sizes, before Mr Justice Bucknill and a jury, Mr Morgan R. Jones, surveyor to the Abergele Ur- ban District Council, was the defendant in a breach of promise case, brought by a young dressmaker named Mary Davies. Plaintiff was awarded Z50 damages. (28) The inaugural meeting of the Prestatyn branch of the National Free Church Council was held in the Town Hall. The Rev W. J. Townsend, D.D., presi- dent of the National Free Church Council, pre- sided, and he and the Reverend C. F. Aked, a well-known Liverpool divine, were tne princi- pal speakers. DECEMBER. (I) Before the Conway Bench, two men, em- ployed by the L. and N. W. Railway Company, were charged with stealing certain properties from the goods yards at Llandudno Junction. The magistrates characterised the case as a very serious one., and the prisoners were committed to the Assizes. The annual conference of the Abergele and District Temperance Association was held in the Calvinistic Methodist Chapel, Bettws, the Rev John Roberts, Abergele, the president in the chair.—(5) At Llanrwst, at the Church House, the inaugural meeting of the Nant Conwy Antiquarian Society was held, under the presidency of Col. Wynne Finch.-(6) The funeral took place of Mr J. W. Griffith, sol citor, Llanrwst, who was a member of the well- known firm of Messrs Griffith and Allard.—(8) A large and fashionable audience assembled at Rhos College to witness the distribution of prizes to the successful sch,olars.-(g) At the Rhyl Police Court, a pugilistic footballer, in the person of Arthur Galliers, Shrewsbury, was fined for disorderly conduct at Prestatyn, and also for an assault on the landlord of the Rail- way Hotel. The annual Volunteer dinner and dÜriibUition of prizes in connection with the Col- wyn Bay Company of the 2nd Vol. Batt. Royal Welsh Fusiliers took place at CartmelFs Restau- rant.—(10) An interesting ceremony was wit- nessed at Llandrillo-yn-Rhos, wnen a memorial stone of the new church room was laid by the Hon. Mrs Brodrick, of Coed Coch. Primrose Leaguers from Conway and district gathered in some force at the Conway Town Hall on the occasion of the annual meeting of the Gloddaeth Habitation. A painful sensation was caused in the Colwyn Bay and Llanddulas district by the shocking suicide at Penmaen of Miss Mary Grace Jones, 21 years of age. The deceased's father also committed suicide a few years ago.-(ii) Archdeacon Wynne Jones presided at Denbigh over a conference of delegates representing the various branches of the Church of England Tem- perance Society in -the, St. Asaph diocese. At the eveninlg meeting the Bishop of St. Asaph presided, and gave an address, in which he advocated reform by instalments.—(12) A meet- ing of the Free Library Committee was held in the Council-room, Colwyn Bay, when it was decided to accept the competitive design of Messrs Booth, L..adwick, and Porter for the new free library, their estimated cost of the building being Z2,584.-(13) The F -ompany of the Royal Welsh Fusiliers had a most enjoyable dinner at the Co-operative Hall, Penmaenmawr, prizes subsequently being presented to those successful in the various shooting competitions of the com-pany.-(15) A case in which the labouring classes of Llandudno and district took considerable interest was heard at the Llandud- no Petty Sessions, when Robert Owen Williams and William Roberts, secretary and treasurer respectively-of the Llandudno branch of the Operative Bricklayers' Benefit Society, were summoned for falsifying certain books of the society with intent to defraud. Defendants were committed for trial at the next quarter sessions. A chemist's assistant, named Court- ney Raymond, 'got into trouble with tne Llan- dudno magistrates, and was mulcted in a fine and costs for poisoning cats.—(17) At the annual Speech Day and distribution of prizes and certi- large attendance, and the Bishop of St. Asaph ficates at the Rhyl County School there was a utilised the occasion to make strong criticisms on the methods and policy of the Welsh Central Board.—(18) Mr Herbert Roberts, M.P., and Professor Green were the principal speakers at the annual distribution of prizes and concert at the Abergele County School. There was a good attendance, notwithstanding a heavy gale which prevailed out-of-doors.—(19) The annual Speech Day at the St. Asaph County School took place before a crowded audience. Im- mense interest was taken in the proceedings, the whole county being well-represented.—(20) The annual Chair Eisteddfod at Dolwyddelen took place in the Assembly Rooms, under the aus- pipes of the Welsh Calvinistic Methodists. A meeting of clergy and laity was held at Mostyn Hall, Llandudlno, to take into consideration means of assisting the Clergy Sustentation Fund. Lord Mostyn presided, and a large attendance included the Bishop of St. Asaph, the Hon. L. Brodrick, etc.