The Welsh Coast Pioneer and Review for North Cambria

CJLWYN BAY, DEATH OF THE REV. G. E. BOWKER.- The old members of the Colwyn Bay Literary and Scientific Society will regret to learn of the death of the Rev. George K Bowker, which aas just occurred after a lingering illness. The deceased gentleman, who, it wiil be recollected, was formerly the principal of Arnold House School, was mainly instrumental in forming the *bove society, and was lor some time one of its moit energetic hon. secretary. Some seven yeari 8.g\), owing to filing health, Mr Bowker nad to relinquish,hiti school, and after residing in Various parta of the country, finally settled at Derby, where his death has just occurred. At One time he took a prominent part in various JBovementa in the town, and waa everywhere liked and respectëd for his geniality and his unfailing readiness to assist in every good cause. The announcement of his untimely decease will ooubtiess come as a. great shock to his large Circie of friends in the Bay. CHRISTMAS AT -THE METROPOLE HOTEL.-The festivities at the Metropole Hotel for the Chxistrrias'and New Year season will be, as in the past, extensive and of an interesting character. Since the management has been in the hands of Miss S. A. Grisdaie, novel social functions have been introduced, and this year the programme of events will include whist t drives, sacred concert, a visit by Mr Ulph Smith, tumorous entertainer, dance, fancy dress oall, smoking concert, miscellaneous entertain- r ero^a dance, and a New Year's Eve bail. In the daytime, weather permitting, walk- ing toure will he arranged. In the past years the success achieved has been quite surprising, and there is no doubt that this year's arrange- ments will rank amongst the most enjoyable yet neld &t this popular hotel. FOOTBALL. Bangor havo notified that Owing to a previously a.rra.nged cup-tie, they Cannot nsit the Bay on Saturday, in the Welsh Amateur Cup. Fortunately, Portmadoc being Without a match, have signified their intention Of visiting Colwyn Bay ana playing their League encounter. OBITUARY. All interested in swimming, and especially those connected with the Excelsior ior owimming Club, will learn with regret of the «ath of Mr Alois Wunsch, of Kreuznah, Ger- who died in Germany, a few days ago. deceased was well liked by all his ciub mates, whom he impressed with his genial manner and attractive personality. BETHLEHEM C.M. CHAPEL. On Wed- iftJ?/ K ^n^K>n a "103t successful tea was held ChaPti. when about 250 which were in charge of tJbe fodewing ladies:-ijrs Owen. Brynhylryd: Alias tn, U'Z: M" WiluVi'Au" Jonej'lfi? !j1*°tjgljn Cotlags; Mias 'j-, ^?rw> Mrs Griffith, Hazelwood; Valejo: Mr8 Jone«. Anglesey fiy^vdl^ f8' y*^y"wal; Ml38 Wiihwni, RrS,J^ C^ester H<>»3e! Mrs Ro- E. wm- k ^lUa1- Mra levies, St. Tudxio; *mBl Tandde™en. In the evening again crowded, for the concert CounciKtt Wa3: *«>?«*■ tn, une cnair. thfweekt^2?iS WELSH CHURCH.-During ducted at IT^ ^vices ha™ been con- lev J H k tPavids VV*^L' -nurcil by the Haverfordw%wt^ n* k^CarJ Rudbaxton, htrge conffretra\' u 640 and occasion Included 7 th° ruIe' which km?Xthi,* brothL °?1f°,denc9 » that on Sunday last a fte Engedi C M™'Oh""hOC°TlS •p"lpi' fcsjnsgjr o*rr School work." FIolv mportanoe of Sunday aaily at eight On M ,mmunion has been held delivered to woml l u a BpeCLai ser™on *a« noon the Laker ^^f! VVedn^day after- ^^tingof^oung^o^V •ontlnwj durin/nytS;^1"8 WiU of^soveti' evan' £ l"t » team kurnayo/tfSnwl? <*«» Cmb fiberal Club. The ren^lf P yed a team at the Cohv-yn Bay all Ll! fc an ea«y wm for £ >«ir oroditColwyn B^l D' pl,ace^ I Nuwi 1, W Jonea 1 W R H OV^Ian,ds E. Gostage ], H Will, i a «f nds C. fV^zwhrJ: »"'= k outbreak of fireUw«ywn,ngUabout 7 30- an Hhos, by two *llscovered at Rbyd Farm. named Pos^HJd'Lee^Th thefsew9r made f«,r tlio Rhos AU«r u » y at 0000 ^»de th« brigade andto Ti. g b PromPt»- Seoretary T. Dunn.mr f Parry and O'clock they were on' th"/11 °Ut' and b7 eight miles from the stittirtn sceTne~a distance of fbat about M uW J £ \l1 waa found Edward Eva^ iwifder Pfi°perty Mr stored in a L Tlie W UsUn^t'u 2'aSTli1"' «, i: .f URE RIf'LE CLUB a Was h*ld in ihe Old Council meeting pad, oa Tuesday evening foT Statlon- fcrming a mm.ature rifle olub b theP°^ °f rhere weie « go«J number of intir^ttown" present. Mr J. I? Purdy, GuVsnffT person» Pointed ohairmun.and Mr W HodyUinc k ap" tetary, pro ten- 1> lTie j noclskins noil, seo- gwuld be formed, to be called "T&V |dub 6ay Miniature Rifl Club and ,l« A 9°lwyn fffili^ad to the Miniature Rifle °Aaao^i Mr Hodgkins brieflv outlined the 0r, •aid that an estimate was to hand for a pa°vifi £ n et Denbigh, the size of which was 80 feet bv 30 eet, which could be purohased for £ 75 The £ r8tiT'io\et°u- wo^id t reuui^H In lQuaIi about £ 200 w<>^ld bo oould ba !l P»rc^a8.e- A mosfc suitable site ly adioinfn^TH T m ince ? Dr,ve- immediat«- 'f J01cninf. ^e Lawn Tennis Club, the dimen & Lwa8 about 136 feet by 42 £200. extending over tw&nty years. The secre- signs of beintr a J fae 9ohemQ showed monevs required iP^.ff- °?uid secure the ensure the interest at guarantors to lay were forthSSin? le^al'TutZ^9 °Ut" made, which included that oasium Clubs be formed m and Gym- acheme, and also thut the room could hi t f bBir!r»r for entertainments A consisting of the Chairman '(Mr j p T""? Hon. See. I Mr W. Ho.lgkin8) Mr Lucas, and Dr. Marriotte was' appointed thoroughly consider the scheme, iff rnllonS 2L +0,Vn attf,ndan^e sig-mfled their willing ness to becorr.B members, and the secretary rtatsd that he had a list of about thirty names of personi who would become members The meeting w is brought to a close with a rote of thanks to Uik chairman, 01 CHRISTMAS SHOW. In paat years, Messrs E. Roberta and Son, meat purveyors, have alwayse been to the fore with their Christmas show, but on this oocasion ther intend eclipsing their past successcs. They will hold their show on Wednesday evening next, when a.splendid array of prize beasts, etc., will be shown. First and foremost comes a Welsh bullock, fed, by the Coed Coch trustees, an animal that at this year's Birmingham arid London Smithfieid shows, carried off two first prizes and two cups. In addition two prize beasts have been procured from the famous Taly- ca.n Mart sales, aed these, inclusive of the 70 or 80 splendid Welsh sheep, and lambs, and the large number of prize porkers, will make up one of the finest arrays of meat ever seen in the town.* Those who cannot make it con- venient to attend- the show, but feel inclined to become purchasers of the beet joints, should communicate* earljf with Mcasns Roberta and Sons.

ABERGELE. ABERGELE NOTES. (By "Lingo.") Miw Honatia, Miss Francis Hughes, and Major Hughes, of Kinmel, are giving their valuable assistance at a concert to be hold short- er a*" for the benefit of Thomas rloJni'js, who met with a severe accident about twelve months* ago. » • » » The roads iin th. district are undergoing re- pairs, and bicycles and motor oars are suffer- tng in conaaquenoe. I saw one oar trying to proceed at a good pace over the macadam with detrimental results to the rubber tyros. The result of tfie work will, no doubt, prove satisfactory to evoryone. At any rate, the un- employed are benefiting For once in a way the Council ..re doing something properly. The genial fireman and driver of the steam roller are becoming popular in Abergele. One told the following tale the other day:—An ama- teur engine driver-a well-known character in Abergele—accompanied them when on their last w'j,Ú here He was allowed to drive Lila engine once only. Finding the roller taking pieces off the kerb stone, and getting danger. ously near the houses, he jumped off the en. gine. When soundly rated for his tolly in not stopping it. he said, "I wanted to put a sootch' behind her to stop her!" Robert Morris, of the Royal Horse Arlillery, has leturneu home after an absence of eig'ht yew. He went fir-at to India, and was ainon^ those ordared from there to South Afrioa, through whioo campaign he went, and then re- turned to Indk* without coining ho-mi. He looks very fit afrer his long sojourn abroad, and received a hearty welcome from his nsimarous friends in Abog-ele.

LLANDRILLO-YN-RHOS. SALE OF CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. The ai.nuad saio of Christmas presents in con nection winlt; LLajidrillo Church was held in the Churoh Room, on Wednesday afternoon. Th." weal/hor was, unfortunately, extremely stormy at the time for which the opening coco mony had been advertised, but nevertheless there was a good attendance. The Rev. E. J. Evans, M.A., vioar, in open- ing, apologised fot the absence of Mrs Evtwis, to whom it was a keen disappointment not to be present. They were there, he said, to make money, which they wanted badly. A great deal haod already been spent, something like £ 5000, during the last five years for Church purposes. The district was a growing one, and in time a n#w Uhgrch would nave to be built. He would npw ask Airs Mould to open the pro ceedings. He had endeavoured to got this lady to give a concert la aid of the Churoh, but she had informed him that she was full up until Easter, a fact whieh proved what a busy and strenuous life e led (applause). Mrs Mould said ;it was a great pleasure to be presesiti. She wished they had ha,d bettor weather, but that was one of the adverse cir- cumstances that they had perforce to ooiitcnd with. She was sorry that the Old Colwyn bazaar had: clashed with their meeting. She greatly regretted the absence of Mrs Evans, whose clevar fingers were responsible for many of the beautiful aiicles displayed. She now declared the sivl> open, aind wished it every success (applause). THE STALLS. The stalls were in charge of the following:— Picture Stall: Miai Clurt, Miss Evans. Toy Stall: Missts Horton (4). Parish Stall: Miss Potter, Misa Standring. Neediework Stall: Mrs Barlow Miss Un worth, Misses Sturdy j2). Foreign Pottery: Miss Edgar, Miss Herd. Poker Work: Miss Bostook Miss Best, Miss Ethe' Chambers. Bran Pie: Miss Effie Jozer. Refreshment tables were in charge of Mrs Tozer, Mrs Jones, Spring Bank; Mrs Roberts, Bryn Coch; Mrs Roberts,Penrhos; Miss Marsan, Elwyn Villa; Mrs Berts, Mrs Marsan, ilhos Mews; Mrs Hughes, Bryn Defaid; Mrs Barlow, Ponrhyn View AMUSEMENTS. During the afternoon entertainments were gi\en, Miss: Chambers having charge of tho full arrangements The programme was as frlluwf; Pianoforte o.- Miss Sturdy; song, Miss Tucker; recitation, OBigin of the Roast Pig." Miss Eflie Tozer; dialogue, "Backward cllild," characters by Miss: Tucker and Miss Neilie I berts; pianoforte solo, Miss Evans; song, "Swallows," Miss, Elsie Marsan; reoitation, Miss May H in tonsong, "The flight of ages," Miss Gwladvs Tojwr pianoforte solo, Miss Sturdy; reeitation. Misses Doris Roborts anl Norah Flemphili; play, "Curly Locks;" piano- forte solo, Mr Jack Berts; song. Miss Tucker; recitation, Miss Doris Roberts; pianoforte solo, Miss Sturdy. These items were repeated in the evening, when the*e wa. another good at- tend anoe.

OLD COLWYN. CONGRBGATIONAL CHURCH. It ii pleasing tornote that the two days' sale of work hell :t week in oonnection with this church resulted in the realisation of L58. CHRISTMAS SHOW. On Tuesday evening Messrs E. Roberts and Son, purveyors of meat, will hold their annual Christmaz show. This year's purchases eclipse those of the past, and all should make a point of seeing the Welah bullock (fed by the Coed Coch trustees), whifh carried off two first prizes and two caps at the recent Birmingham and London Smithfield shows. Several other winners at local shows hava also been procured, all com- bining to make a magnificent exhibition of Christmas fed meat.

LLYSFAEN. GLYNDWR Hfos Lun, yn nghapel Bebhel (M.C.), bu j Parch. Lewis Williams, Colwyn, yn traddodi darlich ddyddorol ar "Owain Giyndwr a'i amseraui" i gyaulliad da. Y llywydd oedd Mr W. F. Jones, Ll&nddulas, gan yr hwn heiyd y cafwyd agEterdiiad rhagorol, yn y dechreu ac ar ddiwedd y ddarlith, er cymhwyao y pefahau da a ddywedwyd i sylw pobl ieuaino y He. Ar ol y dioohiadau riferol, ymwahanwyd wedi Awynhau cyfarfchi rhagorol. Yr elw at Glwb y Plant pertilivnol i'r Ysgol Sa.bbothol.-Goheb- ydd.

COLWYN BAY RATE- PAYERS ASSOCIATION. ANNUAL MEETING. The annual meeting of the Colwyn Bay Ratepayers' Association was held in the Public Hall, Colwyn Bay, on Wednesday evening. Mr J. Tucker presided over a meagre audience. The Chairman said the executive of the Association had a meeting on the 30th of November, and they thought it desirable to make arrangements for the annual meeting, as the year had now expired. The meeting was called to take into consideration the de- sirability of continuing the Association. It was a matter for the people, and if the executive were not supported it was not worth continuing the Association. It was thought, when inaugurated, that the Asso- ciation would benefit the ratepayers, and bring them in touch with the Council. There were hundreds of people coming to Colwyn Bay, but he would like to see the place more extensively advertised, and more placards, bills, drawings, etc., being distributed, if they, as an Association, had not succeeded in numbers as they would wish, financially they had something on the right side. The Secretary said the Association at the present time had 171 members. The total receipts for the year were £10 12s, and the expenditure £8 9s 5d, leaving a balance in hand of R2 2s 5d. The Chairman said he was deputed to interview the Chairman and members of the Council, but owing to the premature state of the • Light Railwav affair, it was thought undesirable under the circumstances to di- vulge their views at present. If the rate- payers were going to oppose the scheme, then they could sign a petition against it. they could suggest certain routes to tho promoters of the line. At prosent there I were conflicting views and divers opinions regarding the tramway. He thought the best course to adopt at present was not to ahow their hands. Mr T. E. Purdy was appointed president, T ™ r J" Tuckei' (ox-president) and J. r. r rancis, were appointed vico-presi- dents. Mr J. H. Evans was re-elected secretary; Mr T. Buckley, treasurer; whilst tne following were aooointed to act on the committee: Messrs W. R. Hands, Enooli Jones, G. Marfell, Lilley, F. Rateson, Ll. Jones, Dr. Mariette Williams (Oakville), S. bond, T. Davies, Williams, and Davies (Glaii Conway Villa). He hoped that as ratepayers thev would in the near future supoort the councillors, who were simply their own mouthpieces, and that they would amicably and quietly arrive at n solution. His candid opinion was that t.ie only thing to do was to compel the pres- ent company to carry out the original scheme. They had everything to lose and nothing to gain. The trams would create keen competition with Llandudno, the prices of apartments would be j educed, there was a market in Llandudno, and this would induce people to go their marketing- there was a water way to Llandudno, and they could get goods much cheaper, and thus re- duce the price of produce. Then a?ain the quietude and happiness of the seventh day, feunday, wars in danger of being broken, and when the trams did run, he hoped the Coun- cil would put in a clause to prevent Sunday running. If this occurred it would bring visitors t? the .Ray, which would entail the hotels being kept open almost the whole of the day, probably against tho wishes of the tenants. Colwyn Ray was unique, in that it could not be improved, as it was perfect, but it could be destroyed, and the question was should they make Colwyn Bay or ruin it- Mr Buokley, Con way-road, defined the difference between Blackpool and CoI wyn Bay, the former with its hubbub, and the latter with its peaceful and resting influ- ences and quiet Sabbath day. Colwyn Bay was a restful place for a busy man, but they could fancv what it would be in a abort time if the scheme was allowed to bo °UY, ,To run trough the main f-ft* a solirce of a anger to in- valids and children, aa the streets were al- ready congested with traffic. They did not Som« ^olwTn t° bo a second Blackpool, fn ni FnP) 8ttld lt wou,d be a good tiling I ve?v l2l 7n'f thou^ht would be a very bad day for Colwyn when the trams went there. Mr G. Marfell said that if they were to have ramways at all, he hoped tLy would K through the business streets, so w to give tho tradesmen the full benefit of them or eS not W them at all (hear, hear). U woufd bo a dustmct benefit to the town, as they wanted ruf a & x t "ould Councillor Wm. DAVIDS CIAIR? !N __t urViof i t y«vies aaia, m reference to what the late president had said, he thought It was proper that the Council should not gfve a„ opinion. He was one who had petitioned the town from end to end some years ago not to have tho trams. lie thought they could trust the present Council to decide wliat was best when they met these people. He m^de a lubS SP touching various point* of the tI,Kt if -thel had the trams he Council If thf6 in P««^eion of the r, If there was any benefit to be got, let ir? ^,for the reduction of the rates. He understood that compensation would be «iven tion totfe^In 6 8f^ent t0 the d^S: ;i i, In certain parte of Con way-road it would be positively dangeroiw to have a tram ine. He thought they should strengthen the hands of the Council to do what was really neces- sary to safeguard Colwyn Bay. 7 j," roply the last speaker, the Chairman said SoJfZ the ImperiaMH^el.th° pr°motere to that this was a personai matter, and that he was much interested. There was no doubt that it would greatly effect him, but he would put this on one side and look upon it from the proper point of view. Conway-road was very narrow in one part, being only 25ft., and if they got the line how was the other traffic going to oome along. There were several oak trees in the road, and how would these be dealt with. The Council, he eaid.were trying to cultivate these, but with the advent of trauma they would have to go. In the interests of all it would be well to oppose tho extensions, and he suggested that a letter should be sent to tihe Council stat- ing that the company should adhere to the original scheme or else give it up. and that the meeting confirm the action of the Council in their intention to oppose the scheme. This, on being proposed and seconded, was put to the meeting and carried un'ani- Mr Tucker said if they did not oppose the scheme, they would be ridden over rough- shod. The matter would be thrashed out by the best brains in the country, and they had also big powers to fight against. Lot them strengthen tho hands of the Council in every way.

VISITORS AT COLWYN BAY. PWLIjYOIiOClIAN HOTEL. J. S. L.ttlowood, Esq., Reeidont. Sam. Smith, Esq., Liverpool. Mrs Smith and nurse, do. J, W lvcy, Esq. London. Jaii.c-t; Franco, Esq., Halo. Mrs F ranco, do. Miso Cooper, Nottingham. Miss Horridge, Bury. Mias Marshall, do. E. t'lescg, Esq., Milnrow. Mrs Cl-e-gg, do Misg 13.uttk)llllcy, do. D. Covva-n, Esq., Coal port, Cove. Mrs Cowan, do. J. B Parkiiiton. Esq.. Choadle. Mrs Parkinson, do. Mrs T R. \vilkinson, Krutsford. G. E,,q. do J. Woodhead, Esq., Chesterfield. Mrs Woodhead, do. Edwin Oliver, Esq., Manchester. Thomas liarlow, Esq., St. Annos on Sea. J. Brooks, South port. R. H. Prestwich, JOeq., Mamolicsfcor. Mrs P post wich. do. Mis»ro Prestwich, do. II. L. Groves, Esq., and chauffeur, Win-cigr- more Mrs Groves, do. Dr. C Shears, Liverpool. Mrs sh.oal-s, do. Ma.tÐr H. A She-ans. do. C"oiJ BNXirick, Esq., Lonidou, Frank Wninvorth, Esq., MlUJchMtr. M»p« Form ley. London. J. W hit worth, Eso., Milnrow. Mrs Whitworth. do. Captain Bagshavvl, London. COLWYN BAY HOTEL. W. Whitehead, Esq., Man chest or. T. Howe, Esq.. do. Col. DrLLry, Bunbury. H. Dewhurst, Esq., and valet, Cheshiro. G. P. Dowhuret. Ekq., ana valet, do. Capt H;gso-n and valot, do. Earl of Enniakillen and valet do. J. B- Littlfidale, E?q.nd valet, do. J. de Knoop, Esq., do. W. Kendriclf, E&<]., Birmingham. J. Thompson, Esq., Chaster. Mrs Thompson and maid, do. Miss Mabel Wood, Liverpool. Miss Bell. do. E. lisq. Miss Walkor, Manchester. J. P. Court. Esq., Liverpool. 1^- Pore roll, 'j-iq., Hartlepool. H. Lolton, Esq., /cerington. Mrs Bolton, (10, HOTEL N-IETROPOTIF, J. T. C legg, Esq., Eoohdale. M. Boydell, Birmingham. A. R. Thompson, Manchester. G. 0. Thomas, Esq., do. R. Esq., .'Birmingham. G. Kobortflt Otvri3Ar%r*ii, ^a.>'tn £ m! Esq., Weston-super Mara. Dey.v.n, Esq., Birniirigham. Mrs Doykm, do. E. Hollingshoaid Tumki.ll. Staffordshiro. W. S. I\Ta.1 ki.n, Longtrom, Staffs. Mrs Smith, Leith. Miss Smith, do. J. Cox, Esq., LOI1.(km. J. Sargent, Esq., Loioesf-eir. IMPERIAL HOTEL. Mr and Mm R. M. Adam, NClv Ferry Mr and Mrs R. M. Adam and ohaull:eu>\ New Forry. Mr Griffiths, Birmingham. Mr Owe, Li verpool. Mr Moat, South port. Mr Owen, Leeds. Mr Thraves. Liverpool. Mr Walgate, Hull. Mr Osborne, London. Mr Jonœ, do. Mr Joyrit, Dublin. Mr Greenwood, London. Mr Llewellyn Jones, do. Mr Harris, Liverpool. Mr Kemp, Birmingham. Mr Johnson, Leeds. 1I.1r R Smith, Liverpool. Mr Monk. do. Mr Morris, do. M,. Pa/terson, Woroestor, Mr Davov, Txmdon. Mr Malkin, do. I LOCKYER'S PRIVATE HOTEL. I Mrs Timmins, Liverpool. Mr Leslie Timmins, do. Mr and Mrs Smedley, Majiohester. Rev. H. Marks, ftadcliffe Vicarage. Mrs Marks, do. Miss Johnston, Didsbury. Nu,rse Johnston, do. Mr Evans, Liverpool. Mr Eiderbon, Manchester. Miss Elderlon, do. Mr and Mrs Fletcher, Bury.

The Glynne Arms Hotel, Hawarden, at which the late Mr Gladstone was wont to deliver im- portant speeches at the estate rent audit dinners, has been leased by the young squire of Hawarden to the People's Refreshment House Association, Limited. Calling attention to the demand for orocodile skins in America, a Calcutta. trado journal urges the natives living in the vicinity of crocodile haunts to engage extensively in the business of killing the reptiles for their skins, and guarantees that they will obtain good prices from American buyers. According to the Board of Trade returns fcr Novo rubor the imports for the month show an inorease of £ 2,601,934 aaid the exports an in- crease of £ 3,367,073. The increase in trade 'or the yerar—import and export—is now over £ 84,000,000 compared with the 6rlt ewvcm I: months of laat veajr. Prebendary Joseph Edmund Rogers, hon. Canon of Norwich, and rector of Walcot, Batii, who died on October 31st. left £ 18,385.

Births, Marriages, and Deaths. BIRTHS. BOURNE. -Deoember 8th, at Heathlands, Col. wyn Bay, to Mr and Mra W. Herbert Bourne, a daughter. HUGHES.—December 7th, at Plaobach, Ceirig- ceinwen, Anglesey, the 'wife of Mr W. R. Hughes, of a daughter. MARRIAGES. JONES-OWEN.-Decc,itiber 5th, at Berea Chapel, Glanadda, Bangor, by the Rev. J. Moctyn Jones, Robert Vyohan Jones, to Eliza- beth Ann Owen, 76, High-street, Bangor. JOiNE.S SUMMER. — December 10th,by licence, at St. Paul's Church, Seacombe, by the lv. J. Morgan Davies, J. Griffiths Jonea, of Ciyn nog, Carnarvon, to Isabella (Bella), third daughter of bho -Late John Summer, of Biok- ley, Cheshire, and of Mrs Summer, 139, Vic- toria road, Seaoombe. DEATHS. DAVIES. -Octol-,er 2nd, aged 77, at St. Sijin's, Colwyn Bay, Mr Thomas Davies, formerly of Priddbwll, Oswostry. HALL.—On the 4th inst., at 76, Sevorn-road, Canton, Cardiff, Caroline, the os'oved wife of Thomas L. Hall, fourth daughter oi tha late Mr Wm Rowlands, wine and iPlrit mer- ohant, Ba.ngor. NEA TE.-Dcoombc.r 8th, at Liverpool (sudden- §), Fartny Hydo Neate, « f the Alexandra ot<*l, Llandudno, a-g^xl 47 years. Interred at St. Tud.no Cemetery, Llandudno, Decem- ber 11th, 1906. ROWLANDS.—Decembor 7, at 75, Keats-street, Bootle, ag-ed 2 years 11 months, William Harold, the beloved son of Edward and Annie Rowlaoods, la-to of Quoan-M-reot, Holyhead. W"i NN-GRIFFFTHS. On the 4th inst., at Lhvnfair, T'rjstbury, Glos., Henley, Qiarlton, Wyiiji Griffith, late of the Bedfordshire Regt., fourth son of the late John Griffith Griffith, of Llanfair, Carnarvon, aged 59 years.-It.J.P. 1'U.NERALS BY Established 1S67. D. Allen & Sons, Colwyn Bay. Telephone 9187 Telegrams: Aliens, Undertakers, Colwyn Baj Telephcme 9187 Telegrams: Aliens, Undertakers, Colwyn Baj

THE ANGLESEY HARRIERS will meet on Saturday, December loth Pentraeth, at 11.45 a.m.

Si v",i n injuNDS. Saturday, December 15 Bettisfieid iVloiiiday, Dcoe-mbor 17 Brynypys Wednaklay, December 19 Oteley Friday, December 21 Duckiaigt-ju Saturday, Deoember 22 Prees Heath At 10.45.

THE FLINT AND DENBIGH HOUNDS, will meet on Saturday, December 15th T re log an At 11 a.m.

English and Welsh Markets. CATTLE. LIVERPOOL, Monday.—The number of cat- tlo in market was practically unaltered from from Monday last. The demand was good for best quaiity at slightly better prices, but mid- dling and rough sorts were about the same as last week. Tho sheep supply was smaller; finished sorts met with a fair inquiry at about iafce ra.tes; strong and rough classes being rather easier. Beef, 4Ad to 6id per lb.; mutton, 7d to 9d. At market: 1589 cattle, and 3243 sheep, liie Christmas market will be hold on Monday next. BIRMINGHAM, Tuesday.—Few beasts in offer and trade quieb. Bast Herefords, 6d to I d; shorthorns, 6d to b £ d; bulls and cows, 4d to 5d; w-wthor sheep, Sd to ewes and rantS, 6d to 7ikl per lb. Pigs rather aoarce, but good demand. Baoon pigs, 9s 4d; po-js lis 4d to lis 9d; sows, 7s '0d to 8s per score' SALFORD, Tuesday.—Trado not greatly d-ifiarent from last week for all classes of cattle. Slow demand for ."hoop on offor. kb market: -2471 oattlo, 173 deoroaso; 7150 she>p 620 decrease; 141 oalv-ea, 24 pig-3. Prices: Cafctle 6d to bid; sheep, 94-d to 9-d; oalNs, 6d to 71,d. CORN. LIVERPOOL, Tuesday. — Whoat, improved demajid aad good trade, Friday's full prices to id advance. Now Manitoba, 65 4fd to 6s ad; 2 hard winter, 66 2. Ma.izo, only quiet trado, Friday's rates for Now mixed, 4s 4id to 4s 4ad •' plate, id to £ d dearer, 4s E^d to 4s 3d; beans and peas n-nchangod; oats, white, 2s 6J;,d t j 25 7id; Hour, 6d dearer. V\eather, raioi, *"S W IIAY AND STRAW. MANCHESTER, Monday.—Ciover old, 6d to o^d; straw, wheat, 3d; oat, 2|d to 3id. WOOL. BRADFORD, Monday.-An exceedingly firm lone characterises the market, and for most de- scriptions of wool prices tend to harden. Sixties merino tops are quoted stiffly at 26d to 261di and for forties crossbred 17d can be mado with- out difficulty. In English wools strong sorts and skin woois are in keen demand, and latter mwilo within 2j of fleece. Yarns are quiet, but prices iviuuriii UL AZ:, BANGOR, Friday.-Fresh butter. Is 2d to Is 3d per lb. j salt butter. Is to Is 2d; eggs 6 to 7 tor Is; fat pigs, 3d to 4d per lb. little pigs, 10s to 178 each; fowls, 3s to 3s 6d per couple; ducks, 2a 3d to 2s 9d each; geese, 6s to 7s 6d each; rabbits, 9d to lOd each; hares 4s to 5s each; Welsh honey, Is per lb. beef' 5d to lOd per lb, mutton, 7d to lOd; laaib 8d to lOd; veal, 7d to 9d; pork, 7d to lOd; pota- toes, 6s to 7s per sack. DENBIGH.-Butter, Is 2d to Is 3d per lb.; salt butter (small tubs), Is 2d per lb.; OLLickens 3s 6d to 411 6d a couple; ducks, 4s 6d to 5s per oouple; eggs, 6 to 7 tor la; potatoes, Is id per peck; beet, 7d to lOd per lb.; mutton 8d to lOd per lb.; veal, 7d to 9d per lb. bacon pigs, 4d per lb. (Is a head off); wheat, 9s to 93 id per hobbet; porkets, 3d per lb.; corn, 22a to 22s 6d per quarter; oats, 6e to 7s per hobbet. LLANGEFNI, Thursday.—Fresh butter, ls2d per lb.; fowls, Is 4d to Is 8d per couple; ducks, Is 8d to 2s 2d per oouple; eggs, 7 to 8 for Is; beef, 6d to 8d per lb. mutton, 7d to 9d; pork, 7d to 8d; fat pigs, 33d to 4d; little pigs, 12a to ids each oats, 158 to 16s per quarter. LLANRWST, Tuesday.-Frosli butter, Is 2d to Is 3d per lb.; fowls, 3s to 38 6d per couple; ducks, 58 6d per oouple; eggs, 7 for Is; potatoes, 3s por owt.; rabbits, Is 3d to Is 6d per couple.

Mr T. Carrufchers, who has been head bailiff at Plas Machynlleth for twenty-four years, is leaving Machynlleth, and a movement ia n foot to make him ai preaemtjatiion.

■. r~- !3, |At Christmas Time.I S What is the use of having anything good to sell unless I I you let the people know ? 9 A ) VISIT OUR FRUIT MARKET I I FOR YOUR a I CHRISTMAS 1 t?Di Tfpc And *ix your eye intent,y J rivUl 1 u • • on these prices. I Bold Black Currants from 3d. per lb. Big Fat Raisins "Sd." Pale Juicy Sultanas 6d. Splendid Lemon Peel" 4d. ¥^"0 ¥ T T And every other article for making the JP r\. Uli CHRISTMAS PUDDING a success HAS NOT BEEN at corresponding low prices. SO DEAR for many a long vear and yet our prices are as low as ever. We do this to deserve your support. L B, JONES & C a., THE PEOPLE'S XMAS STORES, ADDRESS — — ———.— RHYL, LLANRWST AND LLANDUDNO. .ji. {J DAFIE ?I FLOUR DAREN FLOUR Sam PAT A CAKE! PATACAKE! BAKE.R MAN MAKE A DAREN LOAF-AS FAST AS YQU CAN -9 u- -n.' f R. W. WILLIAMS, "THE EMPORIUM," OLD COL.WYN. SEli PERFECTION in which nothing is wanting which is necessary, perfect skill, I BUY development, and excellence. B TAII.OR-MADE COSTUMES. I This is the perfection to which we have brought our LADIES' WEAR The Coat is Lined to choice and fitted with all the BEST B TRIMMINGS ONLY, the shoulders narrow and shapely, the M Collar cut to fit the most critical, long-waist«d a special feature. S Our Skirt has ample fulness for walking. B ENJOY Twenty-one Gored Skirt a Speciality. B Highest of Style, Quality, Fit, and B 10728 ALLOW US TO SEND PATTERNS. M !IiI .:a!iI -<! JAEQER "1 "Afbert" slipper JAEGER PURE WOOL SPECIALITIES FORM ACCEPTABLE YULETIDE GIFTS. DRESSING GOWNS, RUGS, SLIP- PERS, BLOUSES, SHAWLS, CARDIGAN JACKETS, Knitted Waistcoats, Scarves, PLAIDS, GOLFERS, etc. E. P. PliflYpOOT Sole Agent for Chester & District. 47, Bridge Street Row, Price Lists Free. CHESTER. | Th4 Local Government Board auditor has re- fused to pass the account for posters issued reoonfcly by the Tunbridge Wells Town Council warning the public of the dangers resulting from the a-buso of alcohol. — — — — — TTT——— Have you one of the Winning Numbers, if so, call and CLAIM YOUR ARTICLE. I t T^T 1 I wfim ■ I^ji ■ I I + < 4000, 1939 Lady's Tweed Coat 1 guineas 397 „ Guinea Tweed Coat 2 21/- 111 „ Silk Blouse 21 10 „ 1) 17/6 177 Tweed Dress Skirt 15/6 465 „ Dressing Gown 10/6 237 „ Silk Umbrella 10/6 25 „ Marmot Sable Fur Tie 10/6 1278 „ Muff 10/6 576 „ Underskirt 7/6 ■ S 3189 Lady's All-Wool Delaine Blouse 7/6 737 „ Cashmere Blouse 7/6 I 805 Handsome Embroid. Table Centre 5/6 2357 Ditto ditto Sideboard Cover 5/6 73 Ditto Silk & Satin Cushion Cover 5/6 986 Ditto Tea Cosy 5/6 [ 3213 Lady's Washing Cambric Overall 2/6 99 „ Pair of Kid Gloves 2/6 3737 Half-dozen Serviettes 2/6 I 1574 Lady's Shawl 2/6 ■ A ■ .^i i I I t i i r" So far the Sale has been a great success and everyone marvels at the great bargains. WE ESPECIALLY DRAW ATTENTION TO THE GREAT REDUCTIONS IN OUR Costumes, Smart Coats, Fur Coats and Trimmed Millinery, 4 W. S. Williams & Sons, The Royal Warehouse & Pioneer, LLANDUDNO* CAFE ROYAL XMAS SHOW. ,0. COSAQUES from the most Celebrated English and French Makers. Haiidsome*BOXES of CHOCOLATES, CRYSTALLIZED FRUITS, &c. English & French Novelties. f Xmas Cakes, g (Ornamented). Plum & Lunch Cakes, }jJ SHORTBREAD, PLUM PUDDINGS, | MINCE MEAT. tiP Home-made from thefinest Ingredients All kinds of PATTIES and other POTTED DAINTIES. CAFE ROYAL STATION RD.. COLWYN BAY. Wec;ding Breakfasts, Parties, Dances &c., Catered for. Terms on application to Mrs. CLARK. Auctioneers' Announcements JOB PARTICULARS SEE ADVERTISING OOLUMKS. By MR JOSEPH WILLIAMS. December 27th.-At the Alexandra Hotel, Rhyl -Valuable Freehold Pix»pcrty. By MESSRS BLACK WALL, HA YES and CO. December 18th. At C&e'rgiaig, Llanrwst Ca.tti;3, etc. By MESSRS ROBERT and ROGERS JONES. December 21st.—At the Old Tan Yard, Conway -Timber, etc. MR GEORGE PERKINS. Deo. 17tb. —At 31, Wellington-road, H.hyl- Household Furniture. By MR II. PAltRY JONES. Fixtures of Smit-lifield* Saies at Llangefni, Ty, Croes, and Valley, fw 1907. The Prince of Wales has forwarded a contribu- tion of fifty guineas and the Princess of Wales A hat, cent twenty-five guineas to the Ixjrd. Mayor's Fund tor Crippled Children. • .< ———M—————w—w———| Printed by the Proprietors of dThe Welsh C^~>b V Ploii-cer," aiid Published by 'heni at their Head Offices Conway-road, COJWJ II Üay. in L.!16 County of Denbigh; 10, High-street, Comvay# 63a., Mcstyn-street, Llandudno; Clarendon Buildings, Fernjaeumawr; Roberta, StattOJi- ery D^pott I.lanfairfechan^ Pendyffrin Houh?» Betirvvayeo«jd, all in tiie County of Carnarvon; 14, High-street, BL.t'naii FejstLniog, in County of Melioneth; The L-orary, 7, Station- road, Llanrwst; Caxton House, Abergele; Portland-p.ace, Denbigh, all in the County oi Denbigh; 21 High-street, Rhyl; (Je*n0r*l > Bu:ldin.g«, High-streei, Pre,-Iatyn all in tbØ -j County of Flint.—Friday, Dec. ),4. 1900.