The Welsh Coast Pioneer and Review for North Cambria

I Connah's Quay. FLAT CAPTAIN DROWNED. William Thomas, about 65 years of age, of Church- street, Connah's Quay, master of the flat Forget-me-Not, now lying in No. 1 Branch Alexandra Dock, accidentally fell into. the water on Friday night while passing between his vessel and the quay. An alarm was at o.nce raised, and John M'Grath, 8, Shelley- street, Bootle, and William O'Hare, 21, Athol- street, Liverpool, jumped into the dock and managed to keep the unfortunate man above the water until some persons threw ropes and got all three men ashore. Thomas was con- veyed in the horse ambulance to the Bootle Hospital, but on arrival life was found to be extinct.

Colwyn Bay. THE COLLEGES.—During the week, the pupils of the different colleges returned to their studies after the Christmas vacation. TRADESMEN'S BALL. On Wednesday .aext a ball will be held in the Public Hall in connection with the tradesman of the town. Y.M.C.A.—On Saturday the Y.M.C.A. Foot- ball Club journey to Bangor to play the return match with the branch association of thai town. GENERAL ELECTION.—The results of the election are still anxiously awaited by large crowds nightly, who congregate outside the shops of the various newsagents until A late hour. RUGBY.—A grand match has been arranged by the committee of the local rugby team for to-morrow (Saturday). The visitors will be the Liverpool Ramblers 1st XI., who are a splendid combination, and their visit should be the cause of a large gathering of local en- thusiasts. CORONATION FREE LTBRARY.-Dona- tions recently to hand:—Mr James Amphlett, £ 10; Mr George Bevan, E5; Mr W. Buckley, JE2 2s.; Mr Richard Newell, £ 1 Is.; Mr"J. M. Porter, JSIO; Messrs Porter and Hunter, £ 25; John Hammond, JS5; Messrs Hughes and Row- lands, JB2 2s; James Porter, £ 25; Rev J. G. Haworth, £ 100; total, B185 5s. Also* books from a "Friend," Lawson-road, Colwyn Bay. UNITED WELSH TEMPERANCE MEET- INGS.—These meetings in connection with the above will commence on Sunday next, the 4th of February, and be continued until I rida.v, Feb. 9th. The speakers will include Mr J. Herbert Roberts, M.P., Revs O. J. Davies (vicar of Prestatyn), Ellis Jones (Bangor), J. Griffiths (Llanfairfechan), and Mr William Roberts (Maentwrog). FOOTBALL.—After four Saturdays of Cup- tie excitements, the Bayites return to the comparative quietness of League fixtures. The game this week is against Llandudno Amateurs, at Llandudno, who are worthy opponents, and a stout struggle is sure to be seen. Cheap tickets will be issued to enable supporters to journey with the "Yellow and blacks." The Bay team will be as follows:—Goal, W. E. Hughes; backs,Campbell and T. Jones; halves, Raisbeck, A. Downes, O. E. Williams; for- wards, T. Wellings, W. T. Jones, T. McCann (capt.), W. Jones, J. Ll. Owen. ACCIDENT.—On Monday afternoon a seri- ous accident occurred to Mr A. Jones, engineer of the firm of Messrs Underwood and Bros. He was proceeding from Victoria Park to the Promenade Offices on horseback, and when in the Llandudno Road his steed slipped and swerved on to the parapet. The unfortunate man was thrown against the wall, and the horse fell on top of him. Help was quickly forthcoming, and he was removed from his dangerous position, and conveyed to the Cot- tage Hospital, and on enquiry we find he is suffering from concussion of the brain. The face is much cut and bruised. We are glad to state that lie is cjjlch better at the time of going to press. ST. PAUL'S S. SCHOOL.—On Thursday the annual tea and prize distribution of the schol- ars of the St. Paul's, S. School was held in the Church Room on Thursday. Tea, to which a large number sat down, was on the tables at 4.30. The prize distribution took place in the evening, when a grand concert was also given, .several juvenile artistes rendering items. The Rev Canon Roberts, in a short speech, paid a great tribute to the superintendent, Dr J. E. .Brooks, and also to the teachers. The .prizes were presented by Mrs Brock, Gwern Tyno. It should be here mentioned that 27 pupils had attended school for twelve months without missing a Sunday, and that about fifty more had at the outside not missed more than two Sundays. RUNAWAY HORSE.—On Tuesday morning, people in Conway and Abergele-roads were startled to see a horse with portions of harness only attached to it coming along at break-neck speed. The animal was eventually stopped at the bottom of Sea View. On t'nquiry, it was found that the animal was the property 01 r .J. Jones, butcher, Grimsby House, and had started its mad career from the top of the r lag- staff, whilst the youth in charge was delivering goods. It continued on its way down the steep slope to Pwllycrochan, and turned into King's-road, from where it proceeded along Conway-road. It ran into a float, the property of Messrs I ml Coope and Co. Luckily no dam- age was done, neither to the horse or sliandry. -On Friday last, a shandry, the property of the same butcher, was journeying down Llan- dudno-road when both shafts snapped. Happi- ly again, nothing of a serious character hap- pened. THE WEATHER IN 1905.-Mr W. Jones, -C.E., the town surveyor, has supplied us with the following figures with regard to the weather observations at Colwyn Bay for the year 1905. The bright sunshine recorded amounted to 1,612.2 hours. This total exceeds the amount for 1904 by 104 hours. The month of Ma'v was the sunniest with 250 houfs, and January the least sunny with only 47.5 hours. The temperature for the year kept remark- ably even, and none of the great variations ob- served in some parts were experienced here, and although the temperature in summer was not as high as in some other stations the win- ter temperature was considerably higher. The mean maximum in the shade was 56.3 degs.,and the mean minimum was 45.9 degrees. The mean temperature for the year was, therefore, 51.1 degrees, and the daily range of the ther- mometer was 10.4 degrees. The relative humidity of the atmosphere was 77 per cent., and the amount of rainfall recorded on the East-parade station was 23.73 in 1905, as com- pared with 23.13 in 1904. The prevailing wind was S.W., and on Nov. 25th at nine p.m. the registered velocity of the wind at the Flag- staff was 72 miles per hour. Y'.M.C.A.—Mr J. Mel lor, junr.,who has spent some years in South Africa, was present at the weekly gathering of the Literary and De- bating Society, last Friday evening, and gave his impressions of the state of affairs, soci- ally, religiously, and politically. He very graphically described the climate, the scenery, and the methods of utilising Nature's benefi- cence. His description of animal life was ad- mirable: the ostrich, the snake, the buffalo, the buck, the ox, and the mosquito all received attention. And as for the account he gave of tTie abundance of luscious pine apples and oranges, it was such that it made "every mouth water," as the saying is. Mr Mellor's address was not only intensely interesting, but cram full of information, his thoroughly candid and unpartisan remarks impressing the members to a degree. At the close of his address several members put questions, each being answered in a frank and manly way. The members were present in good numbers, and several non- members also availed themselves of the oppor- tunity to hear this most interesting account of South Africa. Mr Mellor remarked that he saw a very great need for institutions such as the Young Men's Christian Association in South Africa, and he was glad to know there were several successful branches there already. GENERAL MEETING OF THE COLWYN BAY CRICKET CLUB.—On Thursday evening the general meeting of the Colwyn Bay Cricket Club was held, by -the kind permission of Mr A. J. Fleet, at the Music Warehouse. There was a good attendance present, when Dr J. E. Brooks (the president) took the chair. Mr E. R. Gibbon (treasurer) presented his statement, which showed a balance in hand of JE5 13s lid. The proceeds of the concert held a few weeks ago, after deductihg expenses, amounted to JE19 19s Sd. Mr D. Greenfield (secretary) re- ported that the season had been fairly good from a playing point of view, the result being as follows:—Matches played, 13; won, 8; lost, 5. The season this year will commence with the incoming of May. A pitch has been laid, and the prospects are good. Several new members have already joined, among whom are several capable players. The Chairman congratulated the club upon a very successful season, and also upon the ability of its officers. He hoped, with the new pitch, a still better season would result this year. The officers elected were as follows:—President, Dr J. E. Brooks; captain, Mr J. A. Bridgewater; vice- captain, Mr A. J. Fleet: secretary, Mr D. E. Greenfield; committee, Messrs A. J. Fleet, A. Wilson, J. P. Wainwright, J. H. Wood; Match Committee, Messrs J. A. Bridgewater, J. P. Wainwright, F. Wrigley*; County Committee representative, Mr J. A. Bridgewater.

Denbigh. A FARMER'S LOSS.—On Saturday last, Mr R. Armor Jones, of Cae Gwyn, near Denbigh, who is one of the largest exhibitors at the local agricultural shows, met with a severe loss. One of his best show cattle broke a blood vessel, and died in a very short time after- wards. THE CARNARVON VICTORY.—On Satur- day night a large crowd of inhabitants await- ed the result of the Carnarvon Boroughs-elec- tion. Shortly after midnight a telephone mes- sage was received that Mr Lloyd George had been successful with a majority of 996. Not much credit was given to this report, for the crowd patiently waited outside the Post Office until nearly 1.30 a.m. on Sunday, when a tele- gram was received announcing Mr Lloyd George's splendid victory, with a majority of 1,224. Loud cheers were given, and the crowd commenced singing "Lloyd George vw'r dyn i ni." The result of the Flint Boroughs election (which was also received on Saturday night) was also enthusiastically received.

Llanrwst. THE FOOTBALL CI,T-TB.The town League Club journey to-morrow (Saturday) to Bangor to meet the strong Bangor second eleven in the return League match of the North Wales Coast League. CHURCH HOUSE DANCE.—On Thureday evening, another of the soirees and dance con- nected with the fund for holding a bazaar in June to wipe off the debt upon the Church House was held at the latter place. There was a good attendance. Mr Davey was M.C., and Miss Price presided at the piano. The event was a success in every way. THE "CROWN" CORNER.—There are indi- cations that this improvement, when com- pleted, will add to the architectural features of the town, and will be testimony to the fore- sight of the Urban Disrtict Council. The lat- ter has done many things recently which have won the public approval. "IORWERTH DDU'S" MISSION—The Rev Iorwerth Jones ("lorwerth Ddu), of Maesteg, finished his four night's preaching mission on Thursday, at Zion Chapel, when there was a large attendance. The discourses of the rev. gentleman have been much admired, and have done great good. ELECTION ENTHUSIASTS.—Quite a num- ber of political zealots journeyed by brake on Friday evening last to Conway to hear Mr D. Lloyd George address his constituents, and did not return until the early hours of Saturday morning,, having enjoyed the outing in an en- thusiastic manner.

HENNESSY'S « THREE STAR BRANDY. BOTTLED IN COG-FAO. Y mae Mri. Jas. Hennessy a'i Gwmni yn y safle digymar o fod y Cludwyr Trosforawl mwyaf a Meddianwyr y Stoc Helaethaf o Frandi Pur yn y byd. Gall y cyhoedd ddibynu yn hollol ar Ragoriaeth yr oil o'r Brandi mewn potelau sydd yn dwyn eu Labels Gwyn ac Aur adnabyddus. 13096 QWARENTIR YR OLL O FRANDI Y MRI. HENNESSY I FOD O'R GRA^VNWIN PURAF.

Penmaenmawr. SUCCESS.—Mr J. E. Phillips, who is at pre- sent serving his articles under Mr W. Parry Jones, at the Medical Hall. successfully passed the preliminary examination of the Pharma- ceutical Society, held in December. TEMPERANCE.—A meeting of the local branch of the Women's Temperance Union was held at the English Presbyterian Church on Tuesday evening. Mrs Phillips, Paradise Crescent, presided over a very fair attend- ance. From the observations made it would appear that the branch is in a very healthy condition. LLOYD GEORGE'S VISTT.-The Right Hon. D. Lloyd George. M.P., was the guest of Col. C. H. Darbishire on Friday evening. The gallant colonel sheltered the "Grand Old Man" many a time in years gone by, and the "Grand Young Man" was no mean successor to the privilege. Lloyd George left on the 11-35 a.m. train on Tuesday for Hale, where he spoke in the evening. ASTRONOMY.—Col. C. H. Darbishire con- tinues to run his free entertainments at the Co-operative Hall on Saturday evenings, and they continue to attract packed houses. Last Saturday night the principal item of the pro- gramme was a singularly interesting lantern lecture on astronomy, given by Mr Caradoc Mills, of Llanrwst. Mr Mills dealt with his subject in a masterly manner, and several of his slides were copies of those used by Sir Robert Ball at Colwyn Bay a week ago.

Talycafn. THE MART SALES.—Messrs Robert and Rogers Jones held their second sale of the year on Monday last, when there was an ex- cellent attendance of vendors and purchasers. Over 76 fat bullocks, heifers, cows and bulls, 24 calving cows and heifers, store bullocks and heifers, 550 fat wethers and ewes, and 13 pork- ers were offered for sale. The sale was charac- terised by the usual briskness, and good clear- ances were made. For five fat beasts, Mrs Evans, Glan Aber Hotel, Bettws-y-coed. ob- tained from J312 156 to JB15 5s each. Four prime fat bullocks, belonging to Mr G. O. Jones, Merchlyn, Conway, realised an average of C22 10s; two fat heifers, do., JS15 each, and two fat cows, JE18 and JB19 15s each. Two fat bullocks, the property of Mr Edward Jones. Ty Gwyn, Talycafn, jB16 5s and £ 17 5s each. Store cattle, the best reached £ 17, whilst several made C14 and JE15 each. Yearling bullocks reached J318 2s 6d. Five fat porkers, belonging to Mrs Morris, Penlwys, Colwyn. fetched from 30s to 35s each, whilst eight fat porkers, the property of Mr A. Douglas, Eagles Farm, Moehdre. averaged 25s 6d each. The change of date this year from Wednesday to Monday has been most gratifying to all concerned, and the auctioneer's advice to have the stock brought in earlier is receiving attention, but they are still of opinion that there 's more need for improvement.

Trefriw. LLANRHYCHWYN PARISH COUNCIL.— A meeting of this Council was held last week, Mr Owen Evans, Ty-hwnt-i'r-Gors, in the chair, and there were present Messrs Robert Williams (Cwmanogl, John Williams (Tyddyn Bach), Hugh Davies (Berthlwyd), John-Jones (Tyddyn Wilym), T. Williams (Brwynog), and the Clerk (R. E. Thomas). In response to the Council, the Rev J. Gower appeared to ex- plain why the rates were so high. He stated that the quarries in the district were closed, the education rate high, and that the Geirion- ydd Rural District Council had given work to the unemployed at the beginning of the finan- cial year. Crafnant Lake was not rated for local purposes, although the parish was pay- ing on same for county rate purposes, and un- less the lake was rated serious consequenceR were likely to develop. It was decided to ask the rev. gentleman to use his influence to get the lake rated as soon as possible, and to do his best to keep rates as low as he could.—It was decided to call the attention of the Geiri- onydd Rural District Council to the bad con- dition of the Ardda and Brynog-roads. A letter was read from the clerk of the Dolgar- rog parish meeting asking what steps had been taken to co-operate in making a footbridge over the Cowlyd stream at Ardda. It was re- solved that Mr Owen Evans, Mr Robert Wil- liams, and the clerk be asked to see Mr fc Intyre as to getting timber for the erection thereof and price of fame. The clerk was in- structed to reply their willingne^ of co-opera- tion providing they bore half the cost, not to exceed J36.

Llandudno. AN APPOINTMENT.—At a meeting of the managers of the Dyffryn-road Council School, held on Thursday, Miss Helstrip, of Trinity- street, was unanimously appointed assistant mistress at a salary of B50 per annum. "NO REASON TO INTERFERE." The Hight Hon. Herbert Gladstone, the Home Secretary, has intimated to the parents of Joseph Hobson, coal merchant, who was recent- ly sentenced to a month's imprisonment, with hard labour, for cruelly illtreating a horse, that he sees no reason to interfere with the decision of the justices. THANK-OFFERING DAY. Last Sunday was recognised as a thank-offering day at the English Presbyterian Chapel. Special ser- mons were delivered by the Rev C. T. Astley, M.A., and his co-pastor (the Rev W. Phillips, B.A.), the latter taking as his subject, "Does God assist the Christian in business?" with special references to H. T. Latham's book, "God in business." A HANDSOME SURPLUS.—The successful concert given by the children of the Salem Welsh Baptist Mission last week yielded the substantial profit of £20; which will be de- voted to the mission building fund. The chair- man of the concert, Mr J. Adey Wells, J.P., contributed J35 towards the fund, and also de- frayed the cost of having the children who took part in the concert photographed. AFTER A STIFF FIGHT.—Alderman James Duckworth, M.P., who captured one of the Conservative seats at Stockport last week, is now staying at the Llandudno Hydro, where he is recuperating after the exertions of the contest. Alderman Duckworth attended the great Liberal gathering at the Grand Theatre on Monday evening, and delivered a graceful and powerful speech in support of Mr William Jones. THE T.I.A. SOIREE.—All shades of opin- ions and grades of society were represented at the Grand Hotel on Thursday evening when the Town Improvement Association, under the presidency of the Right Hon. Lord Mostyn.held its grand soiree. About 140 ladies and gentle- men availed themselves of the opportunity pre- sented by the event for becoming better ac- quainted with their fellow-residents. The soiree has now established itself as an inter- esting annual function. THE REV. J. IRVON DAVIES.—The worthy pastor of Christ Church has just been fulfilling important engagements in Lancashire. On Friday he delivered a lecture in Ma nchester, under the auspices of the Welsh National Asso- ciation; on Monday, we believe, he lectured at the Wilbraham-road Congregational Church; and on Tuesday evening he was engaged at Alderley Edge. In his absence the pulpit of Christ Church was occupied last Sunday by the Rev J. F. Shepherd, M.A., of Withington, Manchester, a nephew of the well-known min- ister of Elgin Place, Glasgow (the Rev J. Am- brose Shepherd), who delivered two powerful sermons to large congregations. During his stay at Manchester, Mr Irvon Davies was the guest of his friend, Dr Emrys Jones, the famous eye specialist, and one of the keenest Welsh Nationalists of the day. A NEW CHAPEL.—We understand that the members of the Salem Welsh Baptist Mission Church, Adelphi-street, are contemplating the erection of a new place of worship, the present one being much too small to carry out the work of the mission with anything like the success desired. The frontage of the new edi- fice will be in Mostyn Broadway. Under the supervision of the Rev H. Bryn' Davies and a band of faithful helpers, including Dr Spinther James, the Salem Mission has made a steady and satisfactory progress during the last few years, and when the proposed alterations have been carried out it is confidently believed that the good work of the mission will be yet con- siderably developed. THE NEW BISHOP OF ABERDEEN.—The appointment of Canon Rowland Ellis, Rector of St. Paul's, Edinburgh, to the bishopric of Aberdeen and Orkney, is of special interest to Llandudno, inasmuch as the distinguished divine is a member of one of the oldest and most respected families in the town. His father was a very close relative of the late Mrs Owen, Pyllau Farm, the mother of Alder- man John Owen, Avallon; Mr Thomas Owen, Milton Lodge; and other well-known Llan- dudno residents. The new bishop has had a remarkable career, and his present appoint- ment comes as a fitting reward for many years of highly successful religious work. He is the author of several theological works, and has on more than one occasion been marked out as a likely occupant of one of the four Welsh bishoprics. CHEAP FARES IN WALES.—In response to representations by the Railway Facilities Com- mittee of the Llandudno Urban District Coun- cil, the London and North Western Railway Company have arranged to grant tickets to a dozen places of 'interest in North Wales from Llandudno at cheap fares on Mondays as well as on Wednesdays and Saturdays. The tickets for the outward journey are available by one or more convenient trains which are specified, and holders of the tickets may return by any train. These tickets will, no doubt, be very largely used by visitors in the spring and early summer, before the usual summer facilities are put into operation. It would be an im- provement to issue the tickets for Bettwsycoed and Llanrwst by the 9-30 a.m. train instead of the 8.15, the latter being rather early for holiday makers. THE NEWSROOM AND LIBRARY. The annual meeting of this institution was held on Saturday evening, when Mr W. Bevan pre- sided, and moved the adoption of the report already published. This was seconded by the Rev J. Raymond, and carried. Mr Raymond and Mr John Roberts were re-elected members of the committee. Votes of thanks were passed to the chairman, the hon. secretary (Mr G. A. Humphreys), and a number of contributors, including Mr John Walker, Osborne- House, who had presented an encyclopaedia in fourteen volumes. Mr Humphreys, in replying to a vote of thanks, said what the library suffered from was lack of interest, and if the present subscribers would endeavour to bring in new members the institution was now on such a basis that it could not do anything but flour- ish. (Applause.) A STIRRING SCENE.—Shortly after noon on Thursday intelligence reached Llandudno that two fishermen named William Thomas and John Jones were stranded in a boat in the vicinity of the lighthouse, and were in dan- ger, owing to having been overtaken by a vio- lent storm. The rocket was fired, summoning the members of the lifeboat crew together, and instantly hundreds of people began to make their way towards the Promenade. Excite- ment ran high when the lifeboat, fully manned and under the charge of Capt. Ned Griffiths, was pushed by many willing hands into the raging sea. In fact, so eager were the spec- tators to see the boat launched that many waded knee-deep into the water in order to render every possible assistance. The boat was battling with the waves in about twelve or fourteen minutes after the rocket was fired. On arrival at the lighthouse it was found that after a tremendous struggle, and with the help of some of the lighthouse men. they had been landed safely. DEFENCE OF BIRMINGHAM.—On Satur- day last, in a free-distribution advertising sheet at Llandudno, there appeared an article which was universally regarded in the town as an effront to the inhabitants of Birming- ham, rendered all the more offensive to Llan- dudno people because of the many thousands of Birmingham residents who visit the Welsh coast in the summer. A memorial to the chairman of the Council urging him to call an indignation meeting was framed and sent out for signature. Without waiting for the memorial the chairman of the Council, with the authority of his colleagues, addressed a letter to the editor and proprietor of the print protesting against the article, and stating:— "Irrespective of the nature of the unwarrant- able attack upon the Right Hon. Joseph Cham- berlain, M.P., the article is a serious libel upon one of the firt cities of Englnad. and it is much to be deplored that you should have forgotten that it is upon such towns as Bir- mingham that you and other tradesmen of Llandudno depend chiefly for a livelihood." THE REV ELLIS EDWARDS, M.A.—It is interesting to note that Prof. Ellis Edwards, Vice-principal of the Bala Theological College, whose brilliant speech at the Liberal demon- stration on Monday created such a deep im- pression, is regarded as one of the best-inform- ed politicians of the day. At the famous. New- castle Conference,when the Liberal programme was decided upon, it was Mr Ellis Edwards who placed before the gathering the Welsh de- mand for the disestablishment and disendow- ment of the Church, and who secured Mr Gladstone's adherence to the question. The G.O.M. was keenly impressed by the wonderful grasp the Welsh professor had of his case, and personally complimented him upon his brilli- ant oration. It may not be generally known that Professor Ellis Edwards was the "dis- coverer" of the genius of Daniel Owen, the Welsh novelist, and probably the strongest and most popular character delineated by the author of "Rhys Lewis." viz., Wil Bryan, owed its creation to a brother of the vice-Principal. When it is considered that Mr Ellis Edwards's father was the late Roger Edwards, of Mold, and when the professor's own inimitable wit is remembered, this fact can easily be realised. DEATH OF MR STEPHEN DUNPHY.—It is with much regret that we record the death which took place on Wednesday morning of Mr Stephen Dunphy, Vron Heulog, Church Walks, Llandudno, who was 61 years of age, and greatly esteemed by all who knew him. When quite a youth he was in the employ of Miss Hughes, of the London Hotel. After having been a few years in that position, he went to sea, returning again after ten years had elapsed, having visited ports in all parts of the world. For a short time after his re- turn, he carried on his mother's business in Bodafon-row, and he then started as a grocer on his own account. During the 35 years he carried on that business it proved very suc- cessful. Two years ago when Mr Dunphy's health began to fail he retired, his business being for family reasons converted into a lim- ited liability company. Since his retirement he twice visited the Canary Islands in search of health. His widow is a sister of Mr Thos. Lewis, J.P., of Bangor. Mr Dunphy leaves three daughters and five sons. He was for a long time a director of the pier company, and was twice a member of the old Board of Com- missioners. For many years he acted as hon. North Wales agent of the Shipwrecked Fisher- men's and Mariners' Society, in which capac- ity he frequently befriended toilers of the sea who happened to be in distress in his neigh- bourhood. He was a Roman Catholic, and was a prominent member of St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, Lloyd-street, being a personal friend of the much-respected Roman Catholic clergyman of Llandudno, Dean Mulligan.

THE COUNTY SCHOOL.—This school was re-opened for the spring term on Tuesday last. DISPOSAL OF THE BREWERY EFFECTS. —On Thursday and Friday last. Mes-rs Black- wall. Hayes and Co.'s sale of the effects at the well-known Brewery Company, which has gone into voluntary liquidation, was very success- ful. a number of buyers attending from Liver- pool, Manchester, Bangor, Carnarvon, and other towns. f "WOMEN'S STTFRA.GE.-Thi was the sub- ject discussed at the meeting of the Mutual Improvement Society, at the Town Hall, last ednesday week. Mr C. T. Allard occupied the chair, and Mr Robert Griffith Owen, Green- wich House, opened the debate in favour of the extension of the franchise to women. A lively debate followed. and the motion in favour of the opener's opinions was carried nem. con. WHY NOT A MAY-DAY FEqTIVAL--(,oii- siderable feeling is felt upon the spirit of in- difference with which the Urban District Council treated the proposal of a prominent townsman to resuscitate the May-day festival in the town. Everyone knows that the former demonstration was not properly engineered, but that should not prevent a proper and re- sponsible committee of townsmen taking the matter up for the present year. The town of Llanrwst, whilst materially benefitting itself by a revival of trade interests, would also be advertised to the outside world as not lacking in public spirit. WESLEYAN QUARTERLY" -IEFTT-G. This meeting was held at Horeb Chapel last week, the Rev Philip Price presiding. There was a good attendance of representatives from the circuit. Messrs Hugh Pierce and T. R. Jones. Moss Hill. Penmachno, were re-elected as circuit stewards. It was also decided to invite the Rev Edward Davies, of Penmachno, to Llanrwst in 1907, and the Rev T. Charles Roberts, Corwen, in 1908. The Rev William Lloyd Davies, of Talsarnau, was spoken of as successor to the Rev E. Davies, of Penmachno. The Rev Thos. Gwilym Roberts, of Dinas Mawddwy. was invited to come to Eglwysbach in September next in succession to the Rev W. G. Williams, who goes to Dolgelley. Three conventions were arranged for February in t-en- tral places in Llanrwst, Eglwysbach, and Pen- machno for the deepening of the spiritual life in the churches.