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Local and District News. [FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENTS.] Lord Mostyn. has decided net to accept the chairmanship 'of the Llandudno, Council for a second year. It is expected .that Lady Julia Lowtlaer's marriage to Mr Duff, of the ist Life Guards, will be patronised by Royalty. On Tuesday, the Countess of Dundcnald and her (family left Gwrych Castle for Permian Square for the season. Owing to the ,continued indisposition of the Duchess of Westminster the visit of the Prince and Princess of Wales to Chester during race week has be'en cancelled. Colonel Henry Platt, C.B., of Gorddinog, has bought the residential ancf sporting estate of Gruinards, in East Ross-shire..Thei estate gives 'good grouse shooting and salmon fishing, while the residence, which is of modern cory- struction, is a very fine one. A'handsome window has jus? been presented to the St. tnary's Roman Catholic Church, Wrexham, by Lady Ffrench, in memory of her husband, the late Lord Ffrench. The window was designed by Lady Ffrench herself, and is one of the most beautiful in the diocese of Menevia. On Saturday Mr and Lady Florentia Hughes, Kinmel Park, Abergele, celebrated their golden wedding, The rejoicings were confinedl to the z, family circle, amongst those present being the Hon. Mr and Mrs Brodrick, Coed Coch; Mr and Mrs St. John Charlton, the Hon. Mary Hughes, Captain Hughes, and 'the grandchil- dren. Mr and Lady Florentia Hughes nave been the recipients of many congratulatory' messages. Mr Hughes is Lord Lieutenant of Flintshire, and a popular landlord. Bettws=y=Coed. MESSRS. WHITTAKER & CO. have received instructions from Messrs Frank Jones and Co. to Sell by Public Auction the whole of the STOCK OF GLASS, CHINA, &c., on SATURDAY (to- morrow), Lianrwst Fair Day, at SHEFFIELD HorSE, LLANKWST. Sale to commence at Two o'clock prompt. 6066 Barmouth. PETTY SESSIONS.—The ordinary sessions were held at Barmouth before Mr R. Prys Owen and other magistrates. Robert Morris, boatman, Barmouth, charged by Sergeant Owen with being drunk on the 12th inst., was fined 5s. and costs and ordered to be placed on ilic black list, this being his fourth offence within the last twelve months. Edward Morgan and Edward Jones, farm servants, Dyffryn, were charged with trespassing in pursuit of game in Cors-y-Gedol Woods on the 22nd and 29th of March. Mr Prys Owen, having the sport- ing rights over the woods, retired during the hear- ing of this case. Mr Guthrie Jones, Dolgelley, ap- peared for Mr Owen. The defendants pleaded guilty, and were fined £ 1 and costs each in each case. Colwyn Bay. NUMEROUS testimonials from all parts testify- ing to the Scientific Examination of the Eye- sight, by R. G. OWEN, F.S.M.C. (Lond.), LLANRWST. Clients visited at their own pri- vate residences. FURTHER SCHOLASTIC SrCCESS.-Since our last report as to the scholarships gained by R. H. Burslem, of Trinity House School, at Dover College and Warwick School, we hear that H. Cooke, another pupil under the Rev J. H. Astley, M.A., has also gained a scholarship at Warwick School. PIANOFORTE RECITAL.—On Wednesday, in the Pier Pavilion, Mr Charles T. Aves gave another of his enjoyable pianoforte recitals, at which Miss Maggie Evans, the talented so- prano, rendered valuable assistance. A good programme was gone through before an appre- ciative audience. PROPERTY IN THE MARKET.-At the Royal Hotel, on Friday, evening, Mr Jeffrey Thomas offered for sale the freehold residence known as "Bryn Meirion," Meirion Gardens. There was a rather poor attendance, and in consequence of the equally poor bidding the lot was withdrawn at f53.5- Messrs Porter and Amphlett, were the solicitors in the matter VOLUNTEERS.—Orders for week ending Saturday, 2nd May: Monday, company drill, field service order, 7.30 p.m.; Tuesday, re- cruits' drill, 7.30 p.m. Wednesday, musketry (class firing), 2 p.m. Friday, recruits' drill, 7.30 p.m.; Saturday, adjutant's parade, review order, at 3 p.m. All non. com. officers and men for Wrexham are requested to 'attend.- By order. WELSH BAPTIST TEA AND CONCERT. —A most successful 'tea and concert took place at the Tabernale Welsh Baptist Chapel, on Wednesday afternoon and evening. Mr S. Williams presided: over the evening concert, the conductor being "Bwlchydd Men." Among the artistes who appeared were Mrs Roger Edwards, R.A.M., Miss Nellie Owen ("Llinos I Elwy"), Miss Alice Roberts, Llandudno; Miss Evans, Colwyn; Miss C. A. Roberts, Miss Blodwen Roberts, Mr Edward Davies, Mr Pryce Davies, Mr David Jones, Mr 11. Lloydl, and Mr J. E. Williams. PREACHERS FOR NEXT SUNDAY.— English Congregational, Rev. Thomas Lloyd, pastor; St. John's Wesleyan, student; Green. field-road Wesleyan, morning, Mr G. Bevan; evening, supply; Tabernacle (Welsh Baptist), Rev Peter Jones, pastor; English Baptist, Rev H. T. Cousins, Ph.D., pastor; Engedi C.M., Rev Wm. Rowlands, Mochdre; Bethlehem C.M., Rev Jonathan Jones, Llanelwy; Rhiw- road, Rev W. H. Humphreys, Llandudno Junc- tion; Presbyterian, Rev D. E. Jenkins, Den- bigh; African Institute, morning, II, service; afternoon, 3, service, student; evening, 7, service. LOCAL ARBITRATION CASE.—On Monday morning Mr T. B. Farrington, engineer, Llan- dndno, sat at the Council Room, Station-road, to hear evidence and arbitrate in a case between Messrs Lee and Booth, painters, and Mr Alfred Book. The plaintiffs were represented by Mr W Dutton, solicitor (from the office of Messrs Porter and Amphlett), and Mr Dew, solicitor, Banjjor, watched the case on behalf of the defendant. The plaintiffs orignally had an account against defen- dant for the sum of £ 201 55. 7d. for work done to certain property. Tudgment had been obtained for the payment of £34, and it was the balance of £ 167 5s. yd. which formed the subject of the arbitration. Several witnesses were called for each of the parties. Mr Farrington reserved his de- cision. DEATHS.—On Thursday last1, at his resi- dence, Penrhos Lodge, Colwyn Bay, the death took place of Mr W. S. Seddon, a well-known resident in the district. The deceased gentle- man, who was the only son of Mr Seddon, of the firm of Sale, Seddon and Lord, solicitors, Manchester, was .seized with ,a stroke on the previous Saturday evening, and, despite the best medical skill, expired on 'Thursday as stated. The funeral, \v'hic,h was private, took place at the Parish Churchyard on Saturday last. Mr Seddon had resided in Col- wyn Bay for upwards of 20 years, and his genial disposition had endeared him; to. a large circle of .friends. COLWYN BAY AND DISTRICT SUNDAY SCHOOL UNION EXCURSION. The schools have decided upon Liverpool as the destination of the .excursion this year. The trip is to take place on Monday, .May nth, and it is hoped that the shopkeepers will extend the same generosity to. their assistants as hitherto, by giving them a 'whole day's holiday to enable them to participate in the excursion. The great attraction at Liverpool on the date se- lected will undoubtedly be Buffalo1 Bill's Wild West Show. All information regarding the trip may be obtained from the secretary, Mr J. O. Lloyd, Pendorlan. FORTHCOMING CONFERENCE. — The North Wales Federation of the Evangelical Free Church Councils, will hold their meetings at Colwyn Bay on April 28 and 29. The first meeting of the conference will be held on Tues- day at 7 p.m., when an English sermon will be preached at the Congregational Church by Rev J. M. Gibbon, of London, and Rev John Williams, Liverpool, will deliver a Welsh ser- mon in Horeb Welsh Wesleyan Chapel. The following day at 9-30 a.m. the executive com- mittee will meet in the schoolroom of Ivngedi Chapel. At II a.m. a Welsh public meeting will be held in Bethlehem C.M. Chapel, under the presidency of Rev Owen Evans, D.D. A paper will be read at this meeting by Rev T. Shankland, Rhyl, on "Sabbath and its Claims." At 2 p.m. in the English Presbyterian Church, an English public conference will be held, pre- sided over by Rev Griffith Ellis, M.A., Boo tie, and! a paper will be read on "The Noncon- formist Conscience," by Rev J. Hugh Morgan, Liverpool. The final meeting will be held in the evening at Engedi Chapel, when the chair will be taken by Mr J. Herbert Roberts, M.P. Mr Francis Nunn has kindly arranged for the delegates attending the conference to have luncheon at Cartmell's Restaurant. Conway. 90 PER CENT. of Iieadacnes arecaused by Eye- strain. Cured permanently by Glasses. FREE TESTS by R. G. OWEN, F.S.M.C., at Compton House, first Friday in each month. 5257 Colwv n. THE VICAR.—The vicar, the Rev. John Grif- fiths, returned to the parish on Wednesday evening, after a short holiday. EASTER SERVICES.—There was the usual large attendance at the Easter services at St. Catherine's Church on Easter Sunday, there being over three hundred communicants. The services were rendered in a bright and happy manner, and were thoroughly enjoyed1. The interior of the church was most beautifully,' decorated with flowers, etc., the work 'having been accomplished by the following ladi-es Mrs Ellis Davies, Miss Horrocks, Miss Lloyd, the Misses Pendlebury, Miss George, Miss• Jenkins, Miss Daisy Jones, Miss Webb, Miss Ellis Jones and pupil, Miss Winifred Pryce Jones, and Miss Gladys Stubbs. Flowers and foliage were also kindly sent by Mrs Bagnell, Miss Horton, Mrs vVildilng, the Misses Tackson, Mrs Jenkinson, Mrs Lloyd, Tanycoed; and Mrs Pryce Jones, Minafon. The collection amounted to £ 73 13s 3d- Lianrwst. SPECIAL OFFERS.—Gold Specs., from 15s. Gold-filled, from 5s 6d. Eyes tested free. R. G. Owen, F.S.M.C.-Griffith Owen and Son. Watchmakers. Jewellers, and Opticians. 525; Llysfaen. PARISH COUNCIL.—The annual meeting of this Council was held on Monday night, and in he absence of t'lie chairman Councillor Henry Lloyd took the chair. Alderman Joseph Jones was unanimously appointed chairman for the ensuing year, and Councillor Henry Lloyd vice-chairman. A vote of thanks was passed to Alderman Joseph Jones for his past services, and for the interest he had taken in the affairs of the parish. County Councillor Robert Evans, Mohrcroft, Old Colwyn; Councillor Henry Lloyd, and Councillor Owen Evans, Fernant, were .appointed overseers; and Mr Thomas Jones, Gwyndy, Colwyn Bay, was re- appointed .assistant-overseer and clerk to the Parish Council. Llandudno. EVE-REST for tired eyes, obtained from our Scientifically-fitted Glasses. R. G. OWEN, F.S.M.C. (Lond.), OPTHALMIC OPTICIAN, LLANRWST. Write for testimonials. 5257 POOR RATE.—The overseers of Llandudno have decided, on the advjce of the assistant over- seer (Mr J. Bellis), to lay a poor rate for the cur rent year of is. iod. in the pound. Last year the amount of the rate was is. 8d and the increase is intended to provide a fund for educational pur- poses in the event of the Education Act being adopted in the course of the financial year Llandudno Junction. ENTERTAINMENT AND COFFEE SUPPER. -The above will be held on Wednesday next, a the Horeb Baptist Chapel, when the following artistes will appear :—Miss Cybi Williams, Mr Jones, Rhyl, Miss Blodwen Roberts, and Mr Llew Davies, Colwyn Bay. The chairman will be Dr. W. Morgan, Conway.

Summer Fashions. THE attention of all our lady readers is drawn to the announcement appearing in our adver- tisement columns, by which it will be seen that Messrs George Henry Lee and Co., LimPeJ. Of Basnett-strefot, Liverpool, dhe well-known costumiers, have arranged to have grand dis- plays of summer 'fashions at the Roval Sports- man Hotel, Carnarvon, on Tuesday and Wed- nesday next week, and at the North-Wester.,i Hotel, Llandudno, on Thursday and Friday. Most of our lady readers are aware of the stand- ing and high position attainedl in Liverpool by Messrs LOG and Co., and that is a sufficient guarantee of the excellence of the millinevy, costumes, etc., that will be on view, which wiU comprise the leading novelties for the season. To those unable to make a personal visit to Liverpool, the enterprise of Messrs Lee offers an opportunity that will no doubt be taken full advantage of.

CAPEL GARMON. The annual vestry was held on. Thursday, April 16th. The financial statement for the year showed a. balance in hand of £ 6 4S 7d. The vicar nominated 'Mr John Jones, Bronfeaw, as his warden, and Mr Robert Hughes, Bryn- tirjon, was elected as the people's warden. The lay representatives to the St. Asaph Diocesan Conference are Messrs George Bovill and John Jones.

LLANDUDNO. THE annual Easter vestry at Llandudno was held on Thursday evening. In the absence of the Rector (the Rev Llewelyn Hughes), the Rev 'Robert Williams, B.A., senior curate, was elected to the chair. Mr Richard Conway gave an account of the distribution of St. Thomas's charity, whereby 42 poor people had received part of the charity, which was distributed by the Rev R. Williams an< Mr Conway. The Chairman presented the church ac- co.unts, which showed; that the r-eceipts amount- ed to CI,383, which was a substantial increase on the previous year, notwithstanding the fact that the offertories on the North Wales Coast generally had decreased during the year. The offertories 'at St. George's Church amounted to £ 326 10s iod, -as against £ 208 in the previous year; at Holy Trinity, ^741 93 ud, as against £ 677 last year; and at St. Tudno's Church, [,II5 5s 90, as against _fl20 last year. A de- ficit on the account 'at the N.P. Bank had been reduced from £ 230 14s 9d to £II2 os 9d. The chief items of expenditure were clergy, £ 619 7s, as against £ 532 last year; organist and choir, rl140 15s iod; cleaning and attendance, £123 5s; -National schools, -C58 improve- ments and repairs, £ 24 is; lighting and warm- ing, ^56; books and printing, £24 193; poor, £ 16 17s 4d. Mr Richard Conway proposed, the adoption, of the accounts, which he considered very satis- factory. Mr Littler seconded, and after Mr Conway had! answered some questions on the accounts they were carried unanimously. Dr Dalton was appointed Rector's warden, and Mr R. Conway people's warden. -On the motion of Dr Dalton, seconded by Mr George Evans, dt was decided that at the next Easter vestry any sidesman who had not at- tended half the services which he was expected to attend would be struck off the roll. The following were proposed and accepted as additional sidesmen(Messrs Wi-lliam Williams, Orme-terrace Vincenti Walker, H. A. Bonnallie, J. II, Rees (Lloyds IDank), A. Jones, A. Ellis, —. Morrison, C;arrett (Llovd-street), James Smith (Victor House), A. Margetts (Abbey Dale), IHoare (N. P. Bank), —. Powell, —. Linton (Gloddaeth-crescent). This list was adopted, on the motion of Mr Conway, seconded by Dr Dalton.

-n-- LLANGERNIEW. The annual vestry was held on Thursday, April 16th. The vicar took the chair, and: re- viewed the work of the past year, and mentioned the great loss the Church and parish had sus- tained in the death of Mrs Sandbach, Hafodu- nos. There had been an increase in the num- ber of Easter communicants, and also, in the offertories. Mr Wm. Jones read the statement of accounts, which showed a deficit of over 64. £4. The vicar nominated Mr D. Roberts, Hen- dreddu, as his warden, and Air H. Barnwell was elected as the parishioners' warden. The following we-tp elected as ?.lc!?smen Colonel Sandbach, Messrs W. Barnwell, H. J. Roberts, E. Roberts, Wm. Jones, J. P. Mait- land, D. Jones, D. O. Jones, J. Hughes, Edwin Evans, and Willie Davies. Colonel Sandbach and Mr Edward Roberts were elected lay representatives of the parish at the diocesan conference. A hearty vote of thanks was passed to Mrs Sandbach, Bryngwyn, and Miss Sandbach, for subscriptions and various gifts for the church. Mrs Wynne add Mr D. Jones were re-elected caretakers of the church and churchyard re- spectively. J

-0- LLANRHOS. The annual vestry meeting for Llanrhos parish was held on Thursday evening, the vicar (the Rev Francis G. Jones) in the chair. The Vicar appoi-n'ja,d Mr Joseph Winter, chemist, C'raigydon, as hi's warden, and on the motion of Air Bone, seconded by Mr John Jones, Glanaber, the Hon. Henry Lloyd Mos- tyn was appointed people's warden. The Vicar appointed Mr C. J. Wallace as chapel warden for Deganwy, and this was ap- proved by the vestry. The hearse account was submitted, showing that £8 5s had been collected, and £ 8 spent. .T,I-ie cbaritNI accounts were submitted, show- ing -thai the vicar had received from th'e St. Thomas's charity £7 8s 7d, to which he had addled is sd, makirfg a total of £7 10 s. This was distributed between 30 poor people at 5s each. On the motion of Mr Bone, seconded by Mr Bowdage, the accounts were passed unanim- ously. It was reported that 135 4d received from the Paramour charity had been expended according to the trust, and on the motion of Mr Edward Jones, seco-nded bv Mr (Edminson, this was adopted. In addition to the four clergymen of the parish, the following were appointed! to. repre- sent the parish at the next Diocesan Confer- ence:— Toseph Winter, C. J. Wallace, T.P., L. H. Edminson. E. E. Bone, —. Bond, E, Tones, C. Hodson Wm. Thomas, junr. I The following were appointed to act as sides- man at T.lruirhos—.Messrs E. E. Bone, Wm.. Wood. I-T-nrv Wrilson Cornelius ever. At St. Paul's: 'Messrs George Barker, J. Broome, J. Charlton, John Walker, Osborne House; S. Pilkington, •—•. Bevan, Crafgydon. 1 ganwy Messrs Fincham, Gardner, C- J Wallace, Cornelius Sever, and 13 a 9 p- t A vote of sympathy was passed, ancii re<Iurer ed to be conveyed to. Mrs Warner and family on the death of Mr Warner, who was very active member of the church. A vote of thanks was passed with Ml Williams, who had been a 'churchwarden. for number of years, for his services in the pa- • The clerk was requested to send a letter the Conway Corporation, and to the clerk to Carnarvonshire County Council, -calling fion to the dangerous state of the road fc'2'w V. the Old Mostyn Arms Hotel and Tywyn, a asking that measures should be taken forthwi to improve the same.

-0 LLANRWST. The annual Easter vestry was held on Tfi"^5 day evening last, the rector, the Rev. Morgan, M.A., presiding. The following tions took place Churchwardens for the Pal1\i Church of St. Crwst, .Messrs II. Burrows a» William Hughes (Denver House); ■Mr Hugh Evans (Gwvdvr Cottage); and -ple'.s warden, Mr E." P. Hughes. Ff' Church of St. Mary, Messrs II. J- Watu^ J.P., and John Arthur Roberts, The Boot, elected churchwardens; and the following tlemen were the sidesmen for the year: Skillicorn, Edwards, E. Jones-Owen, and 1. Chariton.

-0- PENTREVOELAS. At the annual vestry meeting, the vicar the chair, the accounts or the year were P sented and passed. A handsome sum had "be collected during the year towards heating apparatus, and the preservation 01 church and churchyard in good ordei,- Great praise is due to the churchwardens ■Fletcher, Voelas., and LMT Thomas, Brithion, for the trouble and skilil taken ty e during the last year to make the church 'c0^,s fortable for the worshippers. Warm thai■ were accorded them at the vestry for ^e predated services, and also to Colonel W Finch, Voelas, for contributing so generou towards the heating apparatus, and lns help to the Church always. fl< Mr Fulcher was appointed: vicar's vvar .■ ,) I Mr Griffith Thomas, butcher, was Ct Ipo:llte people's warden.

♦ Golf. Carnarvonshire Golf Club. Easter Meeting. 11 THE following are the results in these con Petitions £ "REES CUP." 3U aR. O. J. Dallmeyer 86 aJ. D. Sykea 87 aA. G. llogg 88 b E. Woodhead 96 A. L. Knight 98 A. E. Thomas 100 E. Cleave 101 CEDAI; SClATCII. 101 W. B. Turner iq2 cJ.J. Hickey T. T. Buckley ^4 G. Moulton aS. E. Wils(n J2 aW. P. Cobbett (-tF. E. Asliford b players made no returns. winUej;' a—Ncn members, eligible for aweep only. 1>' of Cup. c—Winner of Handicap Sweep. p

YOUNG CUP. BOGEY HANDICAP- G. Moulton .17—2 down aA. G. Hogg 2-3 down aH. O. J. Dallmeyer 2-3 down E. Woodhead 7—3 down (tW. G. Olegg 2-5 down T. Hughes 2-5 down oJ. D. Sykea 3—5 down nW. P. Cobbett 17-5 down A. E. Thomas.12-6 down E. Cluttcrbuck.13-8 down J. Blaekwaii 10—8 doW" T. T. Buckley 9-9 down E. Cleave —10 down b players made n'o returns. a—Non-members, eligiblejor Sweep omy-

The Harlech Professional Tournament. r' d' bJ THE professional golf tournament pn-i)! rtl* the Royal St. David)'3 Golf Club, at the toIy< Wales Course, resulted in a splendid ^lC 0pc for James Braid, the Scotsman foll°wl%ey»s' the dual success he achieved at Lord- tournament by finishing .four strokes ahe^a the two rounds. The play of 1Braid, 30 rjj. the season has gone, has been quite able. The open champion, on the other Qad gave a very (disappointing display in the s.e.1ÜI1g round on Friday, taking 82, and second last. Vardon, after a bad start~j 00$ second last. Vardon, after a bad aI 45- to the first nine holes—played graI1 £ fte afterward^, doing the home nine in 33' 3,11 played also steadily in the afternoon, weather was fine, but a heavy north-eas blew, and interfered with play. Detail5- _,1 First Secoiw (al, Round. 154 James Braid, Romford 76 7 158 J. H. Taykr, Richmond. 80 T" 158 Fred Collius, Llandudno 81 • ■ • 1J. 3.58 Harry Vardon, Totteridgc. 79 i$0 Alex. Herd, Huddersfield 78 IT 162 W. J. Leaver, Harlech 80 • •

e Talycafn Mart Sales. MESSRS ROBT. AND ROGERS JONES, for Llanrwst, have had such numerous eIltriessaif their last periodical sale that it was ne°e to separate the stores from the fat stoCfoTtfiet- have a special sale on Thursday for the ,vjjig At the special 70 store cattle were sold; 3s cows made up to £ 17; bullocks up t0 6d and yearlings up to £ io. lr°ur couples (ewes and lambs) changed han the exception of two small making 32S. These were Welsh ewes, Cr 1--a 00- with Wiltshire ram. Cross-bred couple up to £ 2 12s 6d, the majority making f10 stc<cK to £ 1 8s 6d. On Wednesday last the fa4 was sold, and the list comprised 140 pltores; bullocks, heifers, cows, and bulls; 25 '^l0 faj; over 500 fat wethers, ewes, and rains 3H" •cross-bred lambs; over 150 couples {e^ lambs) and 20 fat calves and porket-• Good prices, as usual, were obtai-n0be^S Note.—With reference to Mr Hugh IZO t,N,e letter re Easter show report, our rePretcCk bad writes that although that gentlemanjs s^ the prize money, thev were only tn:rot]tioi1 [t prize list, and so. ineligible f°r corr!fltf the champion class. The cattle ia and second honours were not sold, a ^jd 11 fore, by the regulations of this mart, take the prize money.—ED.