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NORTH WALES CALVINISTIC METHODISM. QUARTERLY MEETINGS AT BARMOUTH. THE REVOLT CAMPAIGN FUND. FUTURE OF 3ALA COLLEGE AGAIN d:scussed. The North Wales Calvinistic Methodist Association opened the business çJ. its quarterly meetings at Barmouth on don. day. Tho Moderator, the Rev. J. J. Rob- erta lolo Caernarvon") presided at tho afternoon conference, which was attended by several ex-moderators, including the Rev. Griffith Ellis (Bootle), and by and minisLevijal delegates. tpon the Invitation of the Anglesey Moaithly Meeting the next quarterly asso- ciation was to be held at Llonerch- yinedd towards the end of June. The secretary (tho Rev. J. O. Thomas) presented a list of those who had een selected for ordination, and the same was referred to the deacons' committee to re- port upon the regularity of tho selection. The names were those of Messrs. R. R- Parry, LLandynan, Flintshire; W. D. Mar gan, Llangurig; Robert Davies, B.A., Tref- eglvv vs; John Williams, B.A., Carno; M. R. Mosrsj Machynlleth; T. W Itpanlli, Groeslwvd; Siu'.on G. Evans, B.A., Birken- head; Griffith Hughes, B.A., West Kirby; J. E. Hughes. B.A., B.D., Engeii, West Merioneth; John Smith, Nantglvn J. O. Jones, Denbigh; O. G. Griffiths, Peniel; and John Elias Hughes, Portdinorwic. VALUABLE GIFTS. Several valuaBIe gifts of land, etc., to the Connexion were reported. Reference was made to the generosity of Mr W iiliam Thomas, formeily of Bootle, a.nd his son All- R. J. Thomas, in building, almost en- tirely at their own expense, a handsome chapel at LlanrhyddLaid, Anglesey, and undertaking to subscribe liberally towards maintaining the ministry at that place. Both gentlemen were heartily thanked by the Conference. Thanks were likewise re- turned to Mrs Humphreys, of Cerni; Mrs Pritchard, Penrhyndeudraeth: and Mrs Bennett Owen, Lkwryglyn, for gifts of land for CotinexionaJ purposes At the request of the Arvoai Monthly Meeting p&rniission was given to sell or lease the old TabernacLe at Bangor, one of the best known chapels-belonging to Welsh Oalvinistic Methodism. "INSPIRED WITH HOPE." In inviting tho Association to appoint delegates to the Triennial Conference of the Liberation Society, the committee If that society pointed out that the confer- ence would meet under exceptional circum- stances. The failure of the Government to pass their Education Bill was a matter of grave importance. Tho report of the Royal Commission on disorders in the Church dJe- manded the gravest consideration, while the promise of the Government to introduce at an early date a bill for the disestablish- ment of the Church in Wales inspired the friends of religious equality with hope. FUTURE OF BALA COLLEGE. The subject upon which interest centred at this session was that of reorganising the staff of the ccnnexional college at BaJa. A committee whose report was submitted by the Rev. John Owen, Mold, recommended inter alia the appointment of five pro- fessors, instead of, as at present, three professors and two assistant lecturers, the work of the college to be divided thus:— Christian doctrine, Professor Ellis Edwards, Church history, Dr. Hugh Williams; the Old Testament, Professor Stevenson; the New Testament, professor to be appointed: philosophy and history of religion, pro- fessor to be appointed. The scheme also included the appointment of the Rev. imiis Edwards as Principal and the Rev. Dr. Hugh Williams as Vice-principal. A rough financial estimate was appended showing on expenditure of ,288 and an income of £1,1O, leave a deficit both on the college and on the pre- paratory schools connected therewith of £6(30 a year. Attention W'3B called to the fact that the rearrangement suggested would involve additional expondfrtuxe of JE700 per annum. In moving the adoption of the recom- mendation touching the appointment of ad- ditional professors the Rev. John Owen dwelt upon the extreme importance of placing Bala College at this juncture on a sound and safe basis. During the present religious controversies he rejoiced to find men who had received their training at Bala to the forefront of those who defend- ed religion against its assailants.The month- ly meetings having opposed the colleges amalgamation scheme, he ventured to say that there could be no two opinions as to the necessity of reorganising Bala College. A statement of accounts of the college for the last three years was also submitted by Mr R. C. Jones, Menai Bridge, from which it appeared that the average jet credit balance on both college and pre- paratory school was JE44. The total capital amounted to nearly £50,000, invested m mortgages, ground rents, and railway securities. Mr J. E. Powell, Wrexham, in seconding the adoption of the committee's recom- mendation, said that Bala College was sad- ly deficient in equipment compared with theological institutions in Scotland and elsewhere. The Welsh colleges and sec- ondary schools turned out thousands of thoughtful young men and women who sat Sunday after Sunday in their chapels, and it therefore behoved the Connexion to equip their preachers in the best possible manner. TOO GREAT ALACRITY. As an amendment tho Rev. Wm. Thomas ( Uaairw st, proposed that the scheme as ft whole be first submitted to the monthly meetings for their consideration. He object- ed to the too groat alacrity shown to in- crease the salaries of the professors while hundreds of quarry men scarcely earned enough to live, and the quarry district of Festiniog had, for instance, 200 empty houses (hear, hear). En allowing the soheme to be the best possible, he objected to a collection being made at present. Tho Rev. H. Barrow Williams seconded and expressed his great regret a.t oeing obliged to oppose the recommendation of a committee of which he was a member, but which he could not attend on the occasion of the framing of the scheme. He also re gret-ted that the facts now disclosed were brought out at the time of the proposal to amalgamate the colleges. He doubted the fairness ctf comparing Bala College with colleges outside the Principality. The work performed by the college was satisfactory, even upon the admission of the committee. Why then effect a change which would 'm- pose an additional burden upon he country ? The Rev. John Pritchard, Birmingham, depreciated sending the matter to the monthly meetings, while the Rev. John Williams, Brynsiencyn, also disa.pproved f such a course, unless the association save the monthly meeting a lead in the matter. The Rev. Evan Jones, Carnarvon, fore- Saw the greatest difficulty in adding 1:700 to the income of the College, and. urged that the present resources of the institu- tion should be better maniouLated. CHANGED CIRCUMSTANCES. The Rev. T. J. Whaldcwa earnestly ap- pealed to the Association to recognise the great and important changes which were quietly but surely going on about them. In the past the Oalvinistic Methodist Con- nexion stood unchallenged at the head of tho nation, but they no longer occupied that position. Other denominatioaas had a large sharo in imparting inspiration to the people. He asked the Conference to take a more optimistic view of the future of Bala College. Let them do what they could What they proposed was a mere nothing compared with the power possessed by the Connexion. Why had Mr Barrow Williams not come to the committee and advanced his objections there (Mr Barrow Williaras, interposing, essayed to speak, but was not observed by the Moderator). Mr Wheldon continued, declaring that, as the committee was unanimous in its recommendation, was not right for any members of the committee to oppose. The Rev. Barrow Williams, who mea.n- while had remained standing, offered his protest against the personal a/ttack of the last speaker. When the committee met he wiaa doing duty elsewhere. The Rev. Owen Owen, Liverpool, amd Professor Hugh Williams continued the discussion, and at its close The Rev. Evan Janes moved, as a com- promise, that the scheme be referred back to the committee, with instruction to re- consider the same in such a way as to obviate the necessity of appealing far a collection at the present time. The resolution was passed almost unani- mously. The proposal to appoint Professor Ellis Edwards as Principal and Professor Hugh Williams as Vice Principal was unan- imously adopted. THE REVOLT CAMPAIGN FUND. The Rev. Aethwy Jones, Liverpool, re- ported that, exclusive of the collection made by Manchester Methodists and a few subscriptions from Liverpool, the total collected towards the campaign fund by the monthly meetings in North Wales was 1:2290. A sum of £1,L50 had been paid to the treasurer of the Central Committee, leaving a balance of £1,060 in the hands of the Connexional Committee. It remain- ed to be decided what should be done with the balance. The two direct objecta of the fund had been achieved to some extent temporarily, and the central treasurer had more in hand than was necessary to meet immediate demands, but ho would not be surprised to find two Welsh county coun- cils being soon declared in default, even with a Liberal Government in. power, a.nd he was therefore going to propose that the balance in hand be retained to await events, and so make it impossible for the Central Committee to spend it in their own way- The Rev. David Janes, Fefjtiniog, second- ed the proposal, and declared that the Central Committee did not act fairly to wards Merionethshire in oa.11ing upon ooor localities to provide their own school build- ings. The resolution was carried. THE NEW MODERATOR. At the evening sessior « retiring Mod- erator delivered his «s on handing oven- the chair to tl John Williams, Brynsiencyn, the ne .ilodemator. An ad- dress was also delivered by the Rev. R. Humphreys, Liverpool, on "The Sunday School." TUESDAY'S PROCEEDINGS. The meetings of the Association were Ie- sumed on Tuesday. The chair at the Conference was taken by the Rev. John Williams, Brynsiencyn, the newly elected moderator. FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION. A prolonged discussion ensued upon sug- gested alterations of the rules affecting the oidnuniiiitration of the Auxiliary Fund, but ultimately tho matter woq deferral. In- cidentally Mr Peter Roberts (St- Asaph), treasurer of the fund, expressed his opanion that in the absence of a more odequate financial position, the Connexion was rais ing too many preachers. He asserted that no denomination possessing the same means paid so little a.s Oalvinistic Methodists to those who had entered the ministry, and on the other hand there was no denomina- tion which paid more for seimons The Rev. Lewis Ellis (Rhyl) spoke out at length in support of a resolution beseeching the North Wales Association to transfer same of the forward movement churches to the home mission, as the South Wales As- socia.tion had done so on the assumption that the North would follow suit. 'This step was suggested in ordter to enable the forward movement to start new causes in populous districts. He moved that the ohurches at Oswestry, Ruabon, Acrefair, and Brymbo be so transferred. Mr Peter Roberts, in seconding the reso- lution, pointed out that the Home Mission Fund had £18,000 at its disposal, and he urged tha.t it should not be kept in hand whale weak causes struggled for existence. An amendment was moved by the Rev. Robert Roberts (Pernrhyn), and seconded by Mr James Venmore (Liverpool), that the question be deferred till the next Aæoci tion, and upon a division thia waa almost unanimously carried. THE CHURCH COMMISSION. Referring to the crisis in the history of the Church Commissi an, the Rev. Evan Jones said that probably the crisis was at on acute stage that day. He hod never had any great zeal for the appointment of the Commission, nor for its proceedings, and yet he should be sorry to see its labours coming to nought. In view of the peculiar circumstances of the case, he moved that the following telegram be dispatched to the 9eoretary of the Commission: The North Wales Galvinistic Methodist Associa- tion assembled at Barmouth desires to re- peat that it is ready and anxious to pre- sent its evidence to the Commission." Such a resolution compromised nobody, but it W'88 a. olear declaration that the Com- rmæion did not wish to with-hold its evi- dence. The Rev. Daniel Rowlands, Bangor, hav- ing seconded the resolution, The Rev. D. E. Jenkins (Denbigh) pro- tested that the telegram displayed too much anxiety on the part of the Associa tion. He should first of all be gLad to know what was at the root of the attitude adopt- ed by the three members of the Commission He apprehended that it hald some relation to something vital in Nonconformity, and it was necessary to see that they were given every opportunity of presenting their evidence fairly. The Rev. T. J. Wheldon supported the resolution in view of the doubt entertained in same quarters that the Association was not keenly desirous of presenting its evi- dence before the Commission. After an explanation by the proposer, Mr Jenkins withdrew his objection, and the sending of the telegram was unanimously agreed to. The Rer. Evan Jones was appointed to represent the Association at the forth- coming triennial conference of the Libera- tion Society, and Mr J. Harrison Jones (Liverpool) was appointed on the Bala Col- lege Committee in succession to Mr R. W. Roberts (Corwen). In response to a re- queet read from the South Wales Associa- tion, it was resolved to co-operate with thnt Association in a i vemont to be here- after decided upon for recognising the long a.nd valuable services of the Rev. Thomas Levi (Aberystwyth) to the Connexion, and to Wales generally. REPORTS. A statement about the position of the cause in West Merionethshire was present- ed by the Rev. T. R. Jones (Towyn). The Rev. R Aethwy Jones and Mr James Venmore, as secretary and treasurer of the Ministers' Fund, brought up tho com- mittee's annual report, showing that the capital value of the fund was close upon £40.000. There waa also submitted the draft of a scheme for the superannuation of ministers..
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THE CHURCHES. The Rev. W. S. Janes, B.A., of Benllecih, Anglesey, has aooepted tho invitation to become pastor of the Ponefrao Congregadanal Church. Church. At Glynganfch Palace on Saturday the Bishop of iiajigor instituted the Rev. Harry Morgan, M.A., formerly curate of Beaumaris but recently vicar of Barmouth, to the vicar- age of Beaumaris, in succession to the Rev. T. Lloyd Kyffiii resigned.
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CHURCH ARCHITECTURE' In oofLneofa'on with the ArchateoturiiJ De- partment of St. David's College, Lampeter, and in the hope of encouraging the clergy who take an interest in ohuroh architecture to put on record the results of thenr studies and of stimu- lating othera to work at the subjects, J.:1rs Da- vies Evans, of Highmesd, Lkutbyther, is offer- ing & prize of £10. open to anyone in Holy Orders. fur the best essay on "The Architec- tural and Hisfcco-ioaJ Features ci not more than Uhiurcfcefl" in the district in which he may be working. The assays must reaoh the Prin- cipal of St. David's Cojtage not later than October 1st, 1907. The judgtw will be the Rey. Professor Green, supermtenderufc of the Aroha- tecterrai Department of St. David's College, and Mir W. D. Oaroe, architect of tihe Eecles- ia0fai<nl OonuniasdianerB, wirae decision shall be final.
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LLANRWST DISTRICT NURSING…
LLANRWST DISTRICT NURSING ASSOCIATION. ANNUAL MEETING. The anmid meeting of the above association was held in the Council Roam OIl Monday night. Mr W. J. Williams, J.P., presided, and amongst others present wom--Mies Leaghtosi (hon. secre- tary), Mrs Rowlands, Miss Jones, Infants' School; Mm Owen, Bryn Ynyr; Mrs Edwards, Mrs Rogers Jones, Airs W. Thomas, Mrs W. Hughes, Mxs Griffith Jones, Bull; Mrs Roberts, Victoria. House; Mrs H. J. W. Watlkig, Mrs Williams, Preswylia; the Revs. John Morgan and Thomas Roberts, Messrs E. Janets-Owen, J.P. (treasurer), T. Rogers Jonee, H. J. W. Watling, J.P., W. Hnghee, J.P., Win. Jones, R. I. Williams, J. D. Jones, Dr. J. W. Owen, Messrs Arthur Parry, D. G. Wilson, Ro bert Williams, and others. THE OOMMITTEE'S REPORT. Miss Leigfobon read the annual report, which showed that the oammattee had tho satlsfacu om to be able to poimt to a successful year of work on the part of Nurse Ctook. The number of cases attended by the nurse was 113, of which 33 were paridh oases. The number of visits paid was 2425, of which 1165 were to pariah cases. The nurse had been on duty 13 nights during the course of the yeeur. The above figures showed an increase in the amount of wocrk done for the association. The reports of the inspectors continued to be most satisfactory, amd reflected great oredit on Nurse Cook. The committee feilt that not only was she a most able and efficient nurse, but was one who was devoted to the work (hear, hear)—and she spaired herself no trouble to help those Who were entrusted in her charge. DECREASED SUBSCRIPTIONS. Whflikt the usefulness of the asso-ci-ation hadl been steadily increasing, it was with regret that the committee had to report a considerable fall- ing off in the amount of subscriptions, amd they desired especially to express to the subscribers and the public generally the hope that ihey would make an effort to increase their support. At the same ta.,io, tihey wished to express their indebtedness to all kind friends for their help during the past year. THE BALANCE SHEET. The Treasurer (Mr E. Jones Owen) submitted the statesmen* of accounts, which showed that the subscriptions amounted to B64 4e 5d, and with a ba'ance of JE37 146 Id the total receipts amounted to JB106 13a M, and after paying expenses amounting W close upon 280 a balance was left in the hands of the association of £10 6s 3d. Mr Owen went on to say that the balance had dwindled considerably, and last year it had dons so te the extent of i.27. The expenditure was Dracttoally ifof same year by year. It cost the association about E97 to maintain the DUlse, and, therefore they could not do with less than L89 subscriptions in addition to about Lio from the pi ices of warship. The CSiairmvji. referring to tho committee's repo. mid he was sure they were all glad that the number of eases the nurse had to attend had mar eased. In 1904 the number of eases WM 92, and the same number were attended in 1905, but last year it had increased to 113. In answer to the Rev. J. Morgan as to ;he reason far the falling off in the subecriptdone, Miss Leiigfcton said that the association had lost some ffocd subscribers. They also had not bad so many paying patients this last year. Mr Jones-Owen thought it was olwinir to the ,iis»ociait3o<rt ha,ving such a substantial balance at the end of lost year. People thoueht there wae no necessity to subscribe to the extent they did previously. Bath reports were adopted. ELECTION OF OFFICERS. The Rev. John Morgan proposed that the chairman of the Board of Guardiians, whoever he may be, should be chairman of that association for the ensuing year. The Guardians were large subscribers to the fund, a-nd he thought the as- sociation should show their appreciation by no- m mating their chairman ae the head of that body. Dr. J. W. Owetn seoor.ded, Mr R--LPrr, -Jones, however, pmposed that Mr W J. Williams be elected to the ohair. He had nothing ab all arfraintt Mr Jclin Pcl rts, Pentrevoejas, who was the chairman of the Ouard'ans, but it would be very awkward for him to attend 'he meetings. Mr W. J. Williams asked to be excused, but Mr Wiatiing seconded tihe proposition, and said that Mr Williams would fill the post admirably. Tt -28 meet eascntiaJ. that tlioy should have a chairman from the town. Mr W. and Miss Leighton euppoitcd, and it was agnecr] to. On the proDosfiion of Mir Wailing, seconded tl bv NI, W. Hughes. Dr. J. W. Owm was vioe-fharrmwn. and Mr E. Jones-Owen was re ejected treasurer, and Miss Lrighton hon. seore- tarv. m>e following Executive Committee was dec- ted:—Mrs Morenn, Mng Jones, Bull; Mrs James OWPtl, Lrs Thomas. Mrs Watling, Itfrs W. J. Williams. Miss Williams, Glarvahnr; MiM Annie Roberts, Mrs Powers Jones, Mrs RoWbHs, Fron- eirion; Mite Jorves, In.fcvnt«J School: Mrs Arthur Parry. Mrs Williams. PrewyJ/a: the Chair- man of the Urban Ooumeil. and the ChairmaJi of the G=.rdii." art enc-offeio. PENSIONS FOR, NURSES. On the proposition of Mr W. Hughes, Lady Carrington was appointed a delegate to attend a conference on the above question to be held in London in May. THE NURSE EULOGISED. Dr. J. W. Owen said he had the greatest pleasure in proposing a cardial vote of thanks to the nurse for her services. She was a great boon in Llanrwst, amd he sinoerrely hoped that dhie wcwld remain with them for a long time. She was very well liked by the patients, and did her duty conscientioosFy. The Rev. J. Morgan seconded, and said he knew how her serviocs wore valued. The Chairmam supported, and said that they were sorry to loam sonic time ago of the danger of losing tho nurse's services. He congratula- ted the committee on. their success in prevailing upon her to re.main with them. The vote was oarri-ed with applause. The Thiainmian, in proposing a votei of thanks to Miss Leaghtan, said it would be impossible to got anyone who too-k more interest in the wcok of the association than Miss Leighton. Hor whole heart was in the work. He felt oeT,a;n that the only thing that) grieved Miss Leighton was the diminished balance, but he (the chair. man) felt sure that the good attendance there that night was a proof that the subscript one would be increased (applause). Times had been bad, and thev in Llairrwst had passed through a crisis during the last two years as regards trade, but he hoped that the time had come whan they would derive increased subscriptiens to the fund. The Rev. Thomas Roberts seended. The resolution was carried, and in reepon ing Miss Leighton tendered her cordial thanks to tile corrnniittce, who, she stated, had regularly attended the meetings. The question of making a special effort to obtain subscriptions was left to the Executive Committee. M. Waitlling propefeed that a resolution be sent from that meeting to the Board of Guard- ians appealing to them rot to reduce the sub- scription from ten to five guineas, as they had alr^adv decided. A resolution from that meet- ing might have some effeofc. Mrs Owen seconded, and it was agreed to. '-on Mr W Hughes also threw out the suggestion that everyone present that night should see some of the Guardians nind impress upon them our financial state at the preisemt moment. If that was done, they might get an incroosed subscrip- tion. Tho Chairman hoped the suggestion would be acted upon, a.nd the meeting terminated with the usual vote of thaaa- to tho chairman.
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PENMAENMAWR URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL. ANNUAL MEETING. The annual meeting of the above Coun- oU was held on Tuesday, Mr J. W. Post (deputy clerk) presiding at the outset. The other members present were Dr. J. R. Wil- liams, Dr. Jenkins, Messrs W. D. Janes, David Janes, Edward Davies, R. D. Owen, R. D. Jones, Samuel Williams, Col(viel C. H. Darhishire, J. S. Covarley, R. William/s, and R. Williams, together with the clerk (Mr T. Parry), the surveyor (Mr R. J. Huigjhes), and the contractor (Mr J. Owen). ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN. Mr Richard Williams proposed that Mr J. S. Coverley be elected chairman of the Council for tho ensuing yoar, but Mr Cover- ley woidd not consent to the nomination, and proposed that Mr W. D. Jones be re- elected for another year. This was seconded by Air David Josnes and carried unanimously. Upon the proposition of Dr. J. R. Wil- liams, seconded by Mr Samuel Williams, Mr David Jones was unanimously re-elected vice-eliairman. THE COMMITTEES. The following committees were appoint- ed:—Finance: Messrs C. H. Darbishire, J. S. Coverley, AV. D. Jones, Dr. J. It. Wil- liams, R. D. Jones, David Jones, and Dr. Jenkins. Footpaths, etc.: Dr. Jenkins, Messrs J. S. Coverley, E. Davies, S. H. Roberts, R. D. Owen, S. Williams, amd R E. Williams. Water: Messrs C. H. Darlri- shire, J. S. Coverley, Ed. Davies, Dr. Wil liams, R. E. Williams, Samuel Williams, Dr Jenkins, and R. Williams. Roads and Im- provements: Messrs J. S.Coverley, C. H. Diarbishire, R. D. Owen, 11. Williams, R. D. Jones, S. H. Roberts, and Dr. J. R. Williams. The following were appointed to represent the Council on the various public bodies:— Joint Hospital Committee: Dr. J. R. Wil- liams, Dr. Jenkins, and Mr C. H. Diarbi- shire. Beaumaris Port Sanitary Authori- ty Dr. Jenkins. Carnarvon Joint Medical Board: Dr. J. R. Williams. University Colleg.e Governors: Dr. J. R. Williams. Conway and Llandudno Governing Body: Dr. J. R. Wil liams.
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CARNARVONSHIRE AND ANGLESEY…
CARNARVONSHIRE AND ANGLESEY LICENSED VICTUALLERS' ASSOCIATION. A large and influential meeting of the above was held tyt tho George Hotel, Holyhead on Tuesday. Mr Garic Roberts, Albert lfot-el, Llandudno, president of the association, ooou- pied the &air. The balan-ce sheet of banquet, showing a balance of JB15 16e, was received and adopted, amd the ba-ance transferred to bone- volent account. Several now members were proposed and various accounts wetro passed for payment. The next meeting wae fixed to be held at LkumdudiK) in June,,
PERFORMANCE OF A WELSH DRAMA…
PERFORMANCE OF A WELSH DRAMA AT LLANRWST. A PLEASANT FUNCTION. This day week the "spinsters" attending Zion C.M. Chapel followed in the wake of the "bachelors," and held a tea and en- tertainment for the benefit of tlhé organ fund. The tables had been tastefully laid out with all kinds of dainties, and the majority of the young ladies were attired in Welsh costumes, the Lecture Room ire- sentin.g a very pretty spectacle. 'Hheno was a very large attendance, and a very enjoy able tea was partaken of between the hours of five and eight o'clock. The ladies who presided at the tables and attended to the wants of the many were Miss Roberts, Grosvenior House Miss Williams, Stafford House] Miss Katie Wynne Miss G. Perrie Williams, Miss J. M. Williamp, Miss Winnie Roberts, Miss Jones, Haul fro; _vliSs Enid Thomas, Miss Myfi Davies, Miss M. Roberts, Miss M. L. Roberts, Miss Jones, Felin Uchaf Miss Hughes, Union; Mies Emily Roberts, Miss Jones, London House; Miss Davies, Schoolfeank Terrace; Miss Ceridwen Williams, Miss Annie Jones, Station House; Miss Katie Roberts, uiss Winnie Lloyd, Miss Blodwen Jones, Miss Leah Roberts, Miss E. A. Evans, Miss Thomas, George Street; Miss Jenny Jones, Miss Davies, Union House; Miss E. A. Davies, Miss Jones, Cae Brachdaid; Miss Nellie Owen, Gaegroes; Mi&ses Rellis, Tan- y-gnaig; Miss Biith Jones. IVnycaeau; Miss Thomas, Manchester Clothing; Miss Williams, Gwydr House; Miss Jones, Llya. IdwaJ; Miss Leta R. Jones, Miss L. Wil- liams, Waterloo House, and Miss Jon, Bodlondeb. After tho tea, an entertainment, which took the form of the drama, was com. menced. The Lecture Room was packed overflowing. The drama was entitled, "Taid a Nain," written by Mr Richard Williams, of Manchester, who is a brother of Mrs W. H. Williams, Station House. Tho scene represented an old Welsh farm kitchen, about the middle of last century. The charact-ei-s were:— Tamos Jonee, a crusty old farmer, sound at heart, but strongly prejudiced against all new fangled ideas; particularly ciistoddtods and educa- tion. lr-iuis part was excellently taken up by Mr J. Richa-i-d Jones, Victoria TeiToco. Mali Jones, his wife, who was much *jiven to lecturing the .saii<or in her ideas, was bent upon securing for her two orphan grandchildren, better advantages than their father had. Miss GwLadys PeITie Williams, Station House, made an ex- cellent grandmother, and she took her part "as to the manner bom." Marian, their grand-daughter, who is in love witlh Emrys, was represented by Miss Katie Hughes, Compton House, who made a name for her- self some fow years ago as a clever amateur actor. Master A. Williams, George Street, took the part of Marian's young brother very efficiently. Emrys, a young farmer, is much in love with Marian, but finds it difficult to express his loving sentiments, because Tomos Jones has taken a violent dislike to liim on account of Ms wasting his time following "those old meetings." Mr J. D. Jones, solicitor, was the young farmer. The story shows the avowed intention of the old farmer to fxsnd out the boy and girl as domestic .servants, and this leads to a scene between the old people. A neigh- bouring Colonel accidentally discovered the boy's taste for geology, and by his timely interference, the old lad;v was en- abled to sea her cherished ambition carried out. Meantime the lovers' stratagems to overcome the opposition of the ° old farmer to their engagement come to frietf, but ultimately they succeed in a somewhat unexpected manner. The piece throughout was most intcrmt- ing, and it is sincerely hoped that this will not be the last performance by these clever amateur actors. Mr W. H. Wil- liams, Station House, was an efficient coach, and he is to be complimented upon the success which the drama attained. We understand that a substantial sum will be handed over to the organ fund.
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PRESTATYN URBXN DISTRICT COUNCIL. YEAR'S WORK REVIEWED. The monthly meeting of the above Council was held on Monday eveairng. Mx T. J. Scott, J.P. (chairman) presided, a.nd there were present: Councillors Thos. Jones. J.P., J. B: Linnel, J.P., John Wi'iiams, J.P., 'Thomas Hughes, J. Baraks, H. Wright, J. Pritchard, T. n. Griffith, Rev. F. Jewel), W. Ingieiield, with the dark (Mr John Ilughcs), and sur- veyor (Mr C. L. Roberts). DEVELOPMENT WANTED. Mr Ing.1efie1d proposing tlie adoption ol thQ minutes of the Rood Committee, said they were keeping everything thoroughly iu order. It was felt that the Council should do all in their power to assist those who were engaged in developing the district (hear, heair). Mr Marlow was building houses, and they felt they should give him every encouragement. FREE FROM DISEASE. At the meeting of the Rood Committee, the Inspector reported that the district was free from infectious diseases of every kind. LIABILITY ADMITTED. At a meeting of the committee a letter was received from the solicitor to the London and North WccStern Railway Company, stating that the company ted all liability for the ma;nAexiance of the slopes of the em bank- merit, and the fencing throughout the station premises. Lt was resolved to a.pply to the company to put the fence in proper repair. KEEPING UP THE ROADS. The Surveyor reported that the oosi of re- pairing Sandy Lane was .Ell Is 9d, and Bastion' road JB19 4e 4d. Mr ThoB. Jones proposing the adoption of the minutes of this committee, said he was very glad to see that the cost of the improve- ments on tho shore side was so iiw. ROAD REPAIRS. The oommittee reported that the steam rol- ler had bean engaged for sixteen days, and was reoummended to engiage it again for three days bofore Whitsuntide. Mr Griffith said he did not know how they were going to get the work done in the time. Vicitoria-rcad would have to be done again, and unless they could oorrvinice hiim that three days would be sufficient he would move the re- commendation back for further consideration. Mr Thos. Jones said the holidays interfered with the work, and the fact that the roller oould not stay longer was responsible for tiie work not being completed. The Surveyor said he caneidered that tho work to be done in Bastion-road oould be done in half a. day, and the rest in the re- maining part of three days in Victoria and Maxine^roads. In face of the explanation, Mr Griffith said ho would let the matter drop. The Chairman said he would liko to supple- ment the remarks about the sir^a!- cost of tOO work. It was wonderful what the Surveyor had been able to do on the shore side of the railway for the money. Mr Griffith said some time a.go the furvevox was asked to report upon the condition of Mountain-road, about which they had a letter from Mrs Rudge. The Surveyor said he had prepared a re- pomI; on the road and after receiving it the committee decided to personally inspect the road. STREET WATERING. Mr Griffiths raised the question of the water- ing of the streets, compiiining that High- etreet was attended to almost exclusively, the residential streets being neglected. There ware portions of tho wwn where the residents practically never saw a. water cart. People in Boone of the streets had to a liveli- hodd by letting apartments and visitors would not tako rooms whore tho duot nuisance was so great. He also complained that Grorsamt- road was neglected. Mr Thomas Jones explained with regard to Gronant-road that the men bad been too bcey with more pressing work, and it waa soon enough yet to begin that work, as they oould not by Easter get their house in order for the season. The improvements suggested would be oaaried out in due course. Mr Banks said he would like to see ftbe water oart paying a little attention to other places than 'High-street Tho top road had practically no a.ttention from the water cart. A resolution was passed calling the attention of the committee to the com plaints. FINANCE. On the minutes of the Finance Committee, the adoption tof which was moved by Mr Banks, Air Ingdefield said he took it ttiatt the figures relating to the finances completed the yesur, and he desired to oall attention 110 the fact that their total income £ rom all tKxiroea. was about tBiOO bedow last year. The income from the general district rate had increased, which was ea/tuafaotoiry as showing the rateable value was increasing, but fcie income froan water was less, as wall as from other sources. Mr Banks said tho general (district rate spoke for itself, and the reduction on the water income was due by several causes. As a matter of fact there waa only a decrease on pa/per, for the previous year's figures really covered eighteen months, the Clerk having collected some arrears. There had (been leœ actually collected from private street works, but it would come in. With regard to the Water Committco. they had been supplying the fTaJ y Gooh mine, but on account of the dry summer last year they had had to discon- tinue it. On a comparison with last year their financial (position was distinctly good. Mir Griffiths askod when the Council was going to receive the account of the Recrea- tion Commiittteo, promised ilart; June. Mr Inglefield said it had been before the committee, and it was thought inadvisable to bring it before the Council publicly yet. He offered to show the accounts to Mr Griffiths the payments thathave been made legal ? Mr Griffiths complained ftlliat aa publio money had been spent he did not agree with that procedure. It seeaned to him that the coenmititeo were afraid of letting the matter cut. It waa not a. business-like manner of dealing1, and he would like to know what right the committee had to keep the master to themselves. Mr Banks agreed. The Clerk eaid the acooumta that the Coun- cil had to do with had been put through in the ordinary way. Mr Griffiths: Are the accounts in order and the pyments that ha.ve been made legal ? The Clerk: Yes. Mr Griffiths said he would be satisfied if that was stated in the minutes, and the Clerk entered the statement.
ST. ASAPH PARISH COUNCIL
ST. ASAPH PARISH COUNCIL THE DUST NUISANCE. The first meeting of the members of the above Council was held on Monday evening, when there were present: Mr C. Mansbridge, Dr. Davies, Messrs Walter Williams, J. Wynne Davies, J. Lothian, W. C. Roberts, Robert Jones, J. E. Price, J. Emrys Jones, J. C. Jones, with the Clerk (Mr G. 0. Williams). An apology for absence was read from Mr H. A. Cleaver. THE ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN. After the formality of swearing in the mem- bers of the Council, the meeting prooecded to elect a chairman, and on the motion of Mr Manshridge, seconded by Dr. Davies, Mr H. A. Cleaver was elected chairman for the ensuing year, Dr. Davies remarking that he waa sure that they oould not have a better ma.n. In support of the election, Mr Robert Jones made some interesting remarks, and said that thero were only three members of the Council present who were elected in 1895, namely Mr Mansbridge, Mr Cleaver and himself. Mr Cleaver had always attended the meetings most faithfully, and he was very glad that he had been proposed. On the motion of Mr Walter Williams, seconded by Mr Robert Jonee, Mr Lothian was elected vice-chairman, and took the chair for the even- in#. WIDENING THE MOUNT-ROAD. The Clerk said the first business was to die- cuss the suggested widening of Mount-road, which matter was referred from the last meeting. Mr Robert Jones explained that the attention of the Rural District Council had been called to the widening of Mount-road, and they had taken tho matter up, and had written asking for further particulars upon the matter. He would now propose that the Council should write to the Dean and Chapter asking them if they would give the land required for the widening of Mountroad. Mr W. C. Roberts: Who will pay the expense? Mr Robert Jones: The District Council. Dr. Davies pointed out that this resolution would not bring them to anything. Mr Emrys Jones seconded the motion, and it was carried unanimously. THE COUNCIL OFFICES. The Clerk reported baring written to Mr Slater offering him a portion of the Council premises for a printing office at a rent of £ 5 per annum. He had received a reply, and as Mr Slater was an applicant for another position the matter was not decided. There was no other applicant for tho offices. I COMMON COMMITTEE. The following gentlemen were elected to form a. Common Committee. Dr. Davies, Messrs C. Mans bridge, Robert Jones, H. A. Cleaver, and W. C. Roberts. LIGHTING COMMITTEE. j The following gentlemen were elected on the 1 Lighting CommitteeMessrs J. Emrys Jonee, -z Dr. Davies, W. C. Roberts, and II. A. Cleaver. would not bind them to anything. OVERSEERS. In the election of overseers, Mr J. Wynne Davies observed that the same men were a pointed year after year as overseers of tho parish. Ho thought that the Parish Council ha/ burlesqued the office of overseer in the past, ana put men in office simply to laugh at them. He would suggest that a member of tho Parish Council should be elected overseer. The Council agreed with Mr Daviei»' romarkiv and appointed Mr J. E. Price. The other overseers appointed were: Mf Mainer and Mr Joseph Thomas. THE GRAZING ON THE COMMON. Mr W. C. Roberts proposed that they let Lh~ grazing of the Common to cattle only. Sheep^ were a nuisance there, and got into people's gardens. Mr J. C. Jones said that he did not think it was right to spend money in making the Com- mon into a. recreation ground for children, and thclJ turn it into a place for grazing cattle. The children would be afraid of playing there if cattle were there. He would propose that they should not put anything to graze there, unless it was sheep. Mr Walter Williams remarked that it was a knotty question. Mr W. C. Roberts said tha.t the Hon. Mm Chas. Williams had been complaining to him about the dangerousnesti of children playing ba.U in tho streets. He considered that they should make a place for the children to play. Mr Mansbridge suggest-ed that they should let the Common from year to year, instead of from May to October as heretofore, and they whoevor had it would look aftei- their own interests, and see that no strayed cattle came there. Mr J. Wynne Davies aeked if the letting of the Common for cattlo would stop the children from playing there. It was a general complaint that children could not play on the Common, and they were very seldom seen there. Mr Ro-bert Jones said tha.t a clump of trees had been pLauted where the children used to pl&y because their bail used to go into the road and frighten horses. A better place had been provided for them, and he. was sure that children would not be afraid of the cattle. Mr W. C. Roberts said that they must make it a condition that no bulls, entire horses or donkeys should be put there, and it was agreed that the Common should be let for cattle on these conditions. THE DUST NUISANCE. Mr Robert Jones called attention to the dust nuisance, and in doing so he said that he bad done so on two previous occasions. People were still crying out about it, and the nuisance waa becoming something terrible. As the ratepayers would have to bear the expense of remedying the evil he would propose that the ebairznw4 assisted by two other members of the Council, should call a parish meeting at as early a date as possible, when the ratepayers oould attend and discusB the matter. If the ratepavere were in favour of taking the matter up the Parish Coun- cil would have to act in the matter, and if not their responsibility would be at an end. Mr W. C. Roberts seconded the motion. Mr J. Wynne Davies proposed tha.t a plebcsite be taken. Dr. Davies, seconded tyis. After further discission, Mr Wynn Davies withdrew his proposition, and it was decided that the chairman, assisted by Dr. Davies*and Mr Robert Jones, should be asked to call a parish meeting to discuss the matter. PROPOSED BOWLING CLUB. Mr Robert Jones said that they bad secured the control of the Common for the sake of the recreation of the children and people. He did not propose to saddlo the ratepavers with any expense but simply to propose that ffio Common Committee should get subscriptions and form a bowung club. Bowls was a very ntce, clean game, and it would bring the men from the streets on to the Common. He merely threw out the suggestion to the Common Committee, and he thought they ought to do something for the recreation of the people. The Chairman said that this was really wanted in St. Asaph. EXPENDITURE. F°Un^ X** V0t^lJ to cover the ex« Penditure for the Council for tho half-year. -pit i reP°rt€(l that at the parish meeting' r. £ fxn v?ted for lighting purposes, aa £ &0 for the lsust Mr T wNOT1V? OF MOTION. Mr J. Wynne Davi give notice of motion thea he should dmw tbo attention of the nex-6 meeting to the Public Spaces Act 1906 and move a resolution thereon and Other routine business followed.
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raSP £ 9^^IrLA?E ACCIDENT AT TALY- »A±t-N. On Monday afternoon Mrs Alice Graf- 111 wnse outside her homo am laJye^TTi, when, the hcrse suddenly starting ^ut- f7i'i^ £ ag-ainst a wall! ? £ ? Mrs Griffiths waa Sf th« Revs. E. Griffiths, M.A. Oswestry: Morgan W. Griffiths, Earmoutb; and 0. G. Griffiths, Dolwyddelen.
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