The Welsh Coast Pioneer and Review for North Cambria

BETTWSYCOED. THE CONGREGATIONALISTS.—The quar- terly meetings of the Vale of Conway Congre- gationalists were held at Bettwsyooed on Tues- day and Wednesday. Sermons were preached on Tuesday night to a. large congregation by the Rev. D. Stanley Jones, Carnarvon, a.nd the Rev. Sewis Williams, Bontnewydd. Business meet- fogs were heid in the morning and afternoon of Wednesday, and in the evening disoourees were delivered by the Rev. C. Thomas and the Rev. Bcryniog Robertas. THE SCHOOL SITE.—For some time past iihere has been considerable difficulty in pro- ourimg a suitable site for the proposed new school at Bettwsyooed, but on Monday last, a number of gentlamen representing the Counity Education Committee visited the vil- lage. and they will report in due course, POLICE COURT. The usual court was held on Saturday, before Mr P. Mdntyire, Mr W. B. Halted, Mr Osborne ffale, and Mx R. Parry. A number of rate oases brought by Mr R. E. 33bamas, rate ooiieotwr, were disposed of. The adjourned, case of Hugh Parry Roberts, Pamtyffynon, Penmaohno, respecting an exemp- ifion for a. dog1 licemoe, was again heard. The defendant now 6W he was sorry he mad-e a mÍB- take at the last oourt. He had no sheep or cattle, and he apologised to the Benah for say- ing so at the leet hearing. Supt. Rees said he ■wooid have to consider wbetber be would not proceed against Roberts for making the false de. eiaraiteon. The Bench refused to grant the ex- emptktn. In the coas of George Metealfe,which was also judjouraed, the exemption was refused. COUNTY COUNCIL ELECTION. Very little enthusiasm prevailed during the contest for the vacant seat on the Carnarvon- share County Council, caused by the elevation of Mr P. Molcityre to the aidiCTmanic benah. The two candidates were Mr R. 0. Da-vies, wohoitor, Festasiiog:, and Mr 0. E. Parry, Az- fon Houee Dotwyddelen. During the week Mr Davies has held a num- ber of successful public meetings in the COD- ptituency, but Mr Parry appeared to have rested cootent with making a caaivas. Polling took pLace at Betftwsycced and Dot wyddelen ye«taeday (Wedaesday). At Bettws- yooed the yoiang was exocedan^y slow and eMiougiht there are cAoee upon 2C0 voters, only m, little over 30 had registered their votes be- fore 3 o'clook in the afternoon. Later in the evening, however, a. rood number voted. The result was declared a ten o'clock as fol- lows —R. 0. Danes, 201; 0. E. Parry, 76.

CONWAY. CLERGY INDISPOSED.—Thfi 1W .T. W. Roberts, vicar, and the curate, Rev. D. j. Da viae have this week been suilering from a severe cold, but they are now progressing fav- ourably. NEW CONSTABLE.—Poike Constable Rioh- aN Owen, of Bangor, has been removed to Con way to succeed the Late P.C. Jonea at Gyflin. P.C. Owen was stationed at Liandud- no durin,g the sunaarter montiis iswrt year. MOTHERS' UNION.—The members of tho Mothers' Union m" in the Pariah Room on Mondby afternoon, and afterwards attended a service in the ahuroh, wtaoh was conducted by the Rev. D. J. DavieB, and a very effective address was delivered by the Rev. J. VV. Ro hrte. Kjhe membora were afterwiards easter- teined to toa. by Mrs Wood. Bodlondefc. There WIa6 a large number pceeeut. I DRUNKENNESS.—At a special police court. held on Wed^ujsdiay, before the Mayor (Dr. Arthur Priohsu-d), Ambrose Leopold ¡ Jones, a pedlar, reaidimg at Conway, was sum- moned for drunkenness, but as he did not ap- i pea.r a warrant was issued for his arrest. He ■was brought into court, arid was fined 5s and costs, or in default 14 hard labour.— ¡ George Flicks a tramp, hailing from Kent., iraa IWso fined 5s and costs for drunkenness, ACCIDENT.4-Mr Robert Petch, of Erskine- terraoe, Conway, on Tuesday, whilst in charge of a. horse and trap, belonging to Messrs Jones and Sous, MeLbourne Works, where he was em- ployed, met with an accident. The horse be- came unmanageable, a.nd Pet-ch, in jumping out of the trap, slipped, and the wheel passed over his knee, causing considerable injury. He was taken home. We understand he i.s progressing satisfactorily. BRABAZON EMPLOYMENT OCIETY.-On Wednesday, last. woek, the Brabazon Employ- ment Society held !1h9ir monthly meeting, Mks E. Lewie. Bodeirig, Colwyn Bay, presiding. The usual rota was drawn for the ladies to attend at the house each week in their turns, a.nd it was paased that materials be purchased or the Brabazon workers to carry -an their work for tlie akmual sale of work. After the meet- ing the old women in the sick wards and tho workers were entertained to tea. It may be mentioned that all the new lady guardians have joined the Brabazon Employment Society. CHORAL SOCIETY.—On Wednesday night the Conway Choral Society visited the work- house to entertain the inmates. They were conducted by Mr J. P. Griffiths, and rendered selections from "Judas Maccabaeus" (Hande). Miss Saliie Edwards accompanied, and Mr W. E. Jones, Miss A. A. Williams, Mr Lie-v. Hughes a.nd Mrs Arthur Evans rendered the solos. Preserve were distributed amc-ng the in- mates, including tei and sugar for the women, tobaccoJor the men, and oranges and apples for the children.

DEGANWY. SUNDAY SERVICES.—The preachers next Sunday will be as follows:—All Saints' Churoh, 10.30 a.m. and 6 p.m.. Rev, E. D, Thomas; C.M. Chagel Rev. E. Griffith, Liverpool; Wee ley aa Chapel, Rev. D. Gwynfryn Jones, pastor. FESTIVAL.—Tlais day week the annual musical festival of the Calvinistic Methodists was held a.t Colwyn fuy, It is regrettable thait so few attended from Deganwy. It cer- tainly deserves bettor support from the musical fraternity of the district. NEW BRIDGE WANTED.—It has been contemplated for many years to construct a. bridge over the railway at the north end of 'Deganwy station, from the main road on to the utaore. Now that the new promenade is in course of construction, it is an opportune moment to prens the Railway Company to assist the Corporation in making the sunny village attractive to visitors by building a bridge. Backed up by a strong petition, Councillors A. J. Oldman and the two Jones's could bo relied upon to do their utmost with this end in view. FORTHCOMING BAZAAR.—The energetio lady members of the Wesleyan cause are busily engaged preparing for the grand bazaar to be held in September next tovvads liquidating the chapel debt. She cause is in a. most flour- ishing condition, the membership baving al- ready doubled. It is fortunate m having the Rev. Gwynfryn Jones as its minister. THE LIGHT RAILWAY—It is rumoured that the Light Railway will soon be extended from Giodkiaeth-street, Llandudno, along the shore and Golf Links to Deganwy. The line will prove most convenient, and will meet a long-felt want in the district. FISHING.—nihe deep fishing1 season has commenced, and the boots acre daily plying theur trade wifch much success. AN IMPROVEMENT.—The new pavement has beeai oomplotod, and is a great improve- ment. YACHTING.—The yachting season is ap- proaching. rUhere are already three yachts moored in the chanmed opposite the Deganrwy Castle Hotel

HENRYD! CONCERT.—Yesterday week, a concert was held in the Independent Chapel, Mr Thomas Hughes, Maes-y-Brya, presiding. The Seion Juvenile Choir from Conway. conducted by Mr John Roberts, rendered soveral pretty selec- tions, and the soloists were:—Mr Robt. Roberts, Mr IJew. Hughes. Mr W. E. Jones, and Miss Sallie Foulkes, Mias Gwen Griffiths, of Regent House, Conway, proving a.n a.ble accompanist. The proceedings terminated with a vote of thanks to the Chairman, and all who had assisted.

LLANDUDNO. VITAL STATISTICS.—During the month of March the births at Llandudno were at the rate of 13.2 per 1000 of the population, and the deaths 12.5 per 1000 of the population. THE GAS WORKS.—The total make of gas for the four weeks ending March 30th was 4,922,000 cubic feet, as compared with 4,612.000 cubic feet for the corresponding month last year, being a. decrease of 310,000 cubic feet. MORE TREES.—Trees are to bo planted in Maelgwyn-road, which will be a decided im- provement. RENTS AND TOLLS.—The following sums have been collected during March:—Rents, JBIS 128; tolls, £6 as Id; making a total of JE19 18s Id, as compared with JE17 7s 8d for the cor- responding period last year. COUNCIL PAYMENTS.—The following is a. summary of the. payments made by the Llan- dudno Urban District Council during the past (moniih:—General Department, £1739 168 7d; Gas and Water Fund, £1022 17s lOd; Electric Light Fund, £ 673 Is 7d; Welsh Writing Slate Mills' account, £ 1 73 3d; total, £ 3437 3s. TO ATTEND THE EXHIBITION.-Council- lor W. H. Jones and Mr E. P. Stephenson (en- gineer) will represent the Urban District Coun- cil at the International Building Trade's Ex- hibition, at the Olyropia, London. THE WATER WORKS. — The amount of water recorded at the Lla.nbedr meter during the month of March was 23,498,000 gallora, and at Gogarth Abbey meter 442,000 gallons, making a, total of 23,940,000, as compared with 24,125,000 gallons during the corresponding period last year. The rainfall for the month at Dulyn was 7.55 inches, and at Llanbedr 3.72 inches. RATE COLLECTION. — The following is a. statement in respect to the rate collected for the year ended 31st March, 1907:—Total amount of rates: levied for the year at 3s 6d in the £17,308 Qs 6d; collected, £15.269 118 3d; allow- ances in respect of reduced assessments, void property, etc., £982 48 lid; 16e 2d; recoverable arrears at 31st March, 1907, JB56 4s 4d. NEXT SEASON'S FOOTBALL.—At a meet- ing of the Works Committee of the Llandudno Council, it was decided to grant the use of the football .pitch to the Corinthians and the Wed- nesday cldbs, at a. monthly charge of 5s per club, payable in advance. NEW GAS MANAGER.—The following four candidates were selected to appear before the Gas Committee of the Urban District Council:— Messrs Harry Maisden, Hanley; F. G. Shaw, Darwen; P.C. Cleasby, Ramsgate; and W. Shad- bolt, Hornoastle. After deliberating for two and a half hours, it was resolved that Mr W. Shad- bolt, of Horncastle, be appointed, and that he take up the duties on or before the 13th day of May next. PROPOSED EXTENSION OF THE HAPPY VALLEY.—At a. meeting of the Byelaws Com- mittee of the Urban Council, Councillor Thomas Smith suggested the acquirement by the Coun- 011 of aU the gardens adjoining the Happy Val- ley, and he submitted a. coloured, sketch showing how the ground might advantageously be laid oat as pleasure gardens. The following sub- committee was appointed to see Mr G. A. Hum- phreys and discuss the proposal with him, rreumely: Messrs W. O. Williams, W. Thomas, and T. Smith. INSPECTOR OF WEST SHORE. Three applications were received by the above Council for the post of inspector of the West Shore, namely: Mr John Jones. 6, Ty'nycoed-terrace; Mr Wm. Owoo, Dingle Cottage, Back Mostyn- wtreet; and Mr William Roberts, Nottingham Cottage, Bodafon-row. The applicants were in- terviewed by the committee, when it was de- cided to appoint Mr William Owen, of Dingle Cottage, to the position. J1000ING.-At a special Police Court, held on Saturday, before Mr Will Laim Bevan, Eva.n Rvarm, of Llanfairtalhaiarn, was sentenced to 14 days' hard labour for begging. SUCCESSFUL SALE.-On Thursday and Fri- day, Mr F. J. Sarson, F.A.I.. conducted a. most successful sale of household effects at his County Auction Mart, and at The Mart (late Messrs Frederick and Frederick). The lots numbered 1058. and wore quickly purchased at very satis- factory figures. Mr Sarson sold for eight hours each dav to crowded audiences. THE PRIMROSE LEAGUE.—The annual soiree amd whist drive of the Mostyn Hahifca- toton of the Primrose r o be held at the Town Hall on Wednesday next, and pro- mises to be a very successful function. We understand that Lady Augusta Mostyn, who is the ruling councillor of fibo Habitation, has promised to attend. Further particulars will be found in OUT advertisement columns. COUNCIL CONTRACTORS.-The following tenders have been accepted for the supply of the undermentioned goods to the Llandudno Urban District Council during the year ending Maroh 31st, 1908:—Drysaltery, Messrs W. R Taylor and Co., Liverpool; plumbing materials, Mr John Davics, Llandudno; groceries, Messrs E. B. Jones and Co., Llandudno; cement, Messrs Wm. Barker, junr., a.nd Co.; cam iron work (sewers), Messrs Bradley and Co., Kidder- minster, for manhole oovers, and Mr John Need- ham, Stoekport, for remainder; glazed ware pipes and guDiea, Mr John Hughes, Llandudno, for 15in. and 12in. pipes, and Mr Joseph Parr] Deganwy, for the. remainder; lead and lead pip- ing, McsBre WalJcer, Parker and Co., Chester; cast iron pipes and specials, Messrs The Stanton Iron Company, Nottingham; cast iron work (water works). Messrs Glenfiold a.nd Kennedy, Kilmarnock; ironmongery, Mr John Davies, Llandudno; bats brooms, Messrs Thomas Rush- worth and Sons. Manchester; tools, Mr T. Bird, London, a.nd Mr R. L. Kerr, Manchester; fit-J tings, Meter's Stewarts and Lloyds, Liverpool; pro vendor, no tender accepted; timber, do.; macadam, Messrs Darbishirc and Co., Penmaen- mawr; setts, Messrs Brundrite, Ltd., Penmaen- mawr; ferrules, Messrs Chas. Wynne and Co.; maincooks, no tender accepted; oik, left to Sur- veyor and Electrical Engineer to decide. HIGH RATES AND TENANTLESS HOUSES. At the annual meeting of the Llandudno over- seers, on Monday, Mr William Williams was elected chairman. Mr John Be!lis, atsirafcant overseer, reported that the Pier Compa-nv had withdiawn the ap- peal against the increase of their assessment by £1000. While tho company provided a great attraction t.o -the town, there was no reason why they should not pa.y rates on a. just basis. Ho was called poor-rate collector, but 128 6d out of every pound he collected went to county pur- pose. Daring the fifty years he had been con- nected with the district there had been nothing like the burden of local ta.xa.tion to be borne this year. Seven large houses on the Promenade were empty, for the reason that the tenants could not pay rents and increased local rates. The overseers obtained a email reduction of the county rate basis, but not what ho considered they were entitled to. After careful considera- tion, however, they decided not to appeal to Quarter Sessions. In the year just ended the rate of 2s 10d not only enabled a deficit of £5OU to be cleared off, but left a. credit balance of £$00, He now recommended a. poor-rate of 2s 8d, which, with the balanoe in hand, would probably meet the present year's calls. This was agreed to.

LLANDDOGET. CHURCH SCHOOLS CONCERT. A concert organised by the Rev. and Mrs Cardigan Williams was given at the Church House, Llanrwst, on Friday, for the purpose of deleting a portion 01 the debt of JB90 which still remains on the schools in the parish. Great credit is due to Mr and Mrs Cardigan Williams for the energy displayed, and the excellent talent they brought together. There was a fair audi- ence, and the reserved chairs were well filled. So good was the whole programme tha.t it were invidious to specify any particular items, but we cannot help saying that the instrumental trios (banjo, mandoline, and .piano), by Miss Pryce (a pupil of Mr Clifford Essex), Mias Peet, London, and Mrs Cardigan Williams, were the treat of the evening, and were most cordially received. Two excellent gramophone items, viz., "Home, sweet home," by Madamo Patti, and "John Peel," by O'Neill, were given by courtesy of Mr T. Tannatt Pryoe, Baldock. The playctte by Messrs Aled Williams and Glyn Jones was thoroughly enjoyed, and was a novel feature of the programme, of which the following is a. copy:— Parti.—Pianoforte duet, Mrs Watling and Miss Molntyre; song, "Tatters," Miss Williams; trio, "0, memory," Mrs Thomas, Mias Edwards, the Rev. Cardigan Williams; humorous song, Mr McKinley Davies (encored); trio (banjo, mando- line, and piano), "A black coquette," Miss Pryce, Mias Peet, and Mrs Cardigan Williams (encored); song, "The Inchcapo bell," Mr D. R. Jones (encored). During the interval the one- act plav, "A Bachelor's Dilemma. was enacted by Messrs Aled Williams and Glyn Jones. Part 11* Instrumental trio, "A ga.y Gossoon," Miss Pryce, Miss Peet, and Mrs Cardigan Williams; vocal duet, "0, tell me, gentle stranger," Mrs Thomas and Mr D. R. Jones (encored); song, "Flight of ages," Miss Williams; humorous song, Mr McKinley Davies (encored); quartette, "Good-night, beloved," Mrs Thomas, Miss Ed- wards, the Rev. Cardigan Williams, and Mr D. R. Jones; song, "The veteran song," Mr D. R. Jones; mandoline solo, "Aubade," Mies Peet; "God Save the King." Among those who patronised the concert were parties from Plas Madoc, Bodhyfryd, Gorphwys- fa, Grammar School. Rectory, Henar, Tanlan, Brynderwen, Broneirian, Cyffty, Fron Ganol, and Penloyn; and there were also present: — Dre. Owen, Thompson-Hill, Huw Williams, and Lloyd Williams, Captains Clifton and Rawn- eiey, Messrs Allard, Lloyd Griffith, Latimer Jones, W. P. Roberts, C. F. Da.vey, J. E. Hum- phreys, E. Jones Owen, J.P., etc. The amount cleared is £10, the same sum as that obta.ined a.t the recent rummage sale in support of the same object. Mrs Watling most willingly and efficiently acted as accompanist.

LLANDUDNO JUNCTION. BEGGING. — At a sptcial polioo oourt on Thursday. E iwin Johnson, a fitter's 'abourer, of Birmingham, was etnt bo prison for fourteen days for begginig a.t the Junction. ECHOES. The Junction musicians played a prominent part a.t the meetings of the Raalway Men's Tem- perance Union, held at Llandudno. They were mainly responsible for the whole of the music, and acquitted themselves very creditably. « » Both choirs were highly complimented by one of the chief officers of the Railway Company, who presided at Saturday's meeting. The mixed choir, conducted by Mr Cynwal Jones, were a remarkably fine body of voices, a.nd it is to be hoped that they will not dis- band. Mr William Benbow, tho newly-appointod choirmaster of Trinity Church, entertained his choristers to tea on Wednesday afternoon. • • • • Mrs Harry Pritchard (Madame Clara Waller) is training a juvenile choir with the object of giving a. public performance next month. • • • • Several Junction vocalists competed at the test concert held at Llandudno on Wednesday evening.

LLANRWST. SUNDAY SERVICES. The fallowing will officiate at the places of worship on Sunday next:— St. Mary's.—Rov. J. Morgan, Rev. Titlcy Wil- liams. Parish Church.—Rev. Titley Williams, Rev. J. Morgan. Zion (C.M.).—Rev. Hugh Ellis, Maentwrog. Scotlamd-street (C.M.).—Rev. II, Jones Davies. Horeb (W.).—Mr T. Roberts,Bettwsycoed; Rev. Phillip Price. Tobefnniaioie (I.).-Pra.yer Meeting; Rev. Oyn- wyd Williams. Ebenezer (I.).—Mr Gregory, Bangor. St. James (English Wesleyan). — Mr Mudd, Llandudno. Penuel (B.).—Prayer Meetings. Roman Catholic (Cambro Breton Mission).— Holy Communion, 8; Parochial Mass, 11; Welsh Devotions, 7 p.m.—Father Trebac-1, O.M.I. IMPP-OVEMENTS. — At a moebimg of the Council on Friday night, it was decided to ex- pend £lH on the [lagging of Scotland-street and Back WarfIing-btreefc. The Clock also reported that the striking rod of the Town Hall clock was worn out, and the Council agreed to put in a now rod. THE NATIONAL SERVICE LEAGUE. A public meeting has been called im. the Ohu.nr-T House for Monday mexit, when an illustrated lec- ture on th claims of the above League will be given. PROPOSED DOG AND POULTRY SHOW — It will be remembered by numerous readers about five years ago that a most successful dog and poultry show was held in tho town, but for some reason or other it was allowed to drop. Several prominent inhabitants are now consider, ing the advisability of calling a meeting to- gether for tihe purpose, of resuscitating the show. Lt is stated Uhat tihere is money in the bank. The waa one of the most suooeesful held in North Wales, and dogs and birds from all parts of the kingdom were exhibited. THE MARKET.—There was a good attend- ance at ilia usual weekly market on Tuesday, when the prices were as follows:—Eggs, 15 and 16 for 15 ¡ butibesr, Is 3d to la 4d per lb.; fowls, Es per couple; rabbits, Is 3d to Is 6d per couple; early potatoes, Is 6d to 2s per peck; second earlim, 5s per eating potatoes, 9s per sack; pigB, 22B to 25c 6d each; black oais and wh-te oato, 83 per ihobbeb; barley, 10s per hobbet. CAE GRAIG MART.—The periodical pale by Memrs Blackwall, Hayes, and Co., at the Cae Graig Mart, was held on Tuesday, when there was an excellent attendance of buyers. Couples (owes and Iambs) made from 33s 6d to 42s 6d, and fat ewes made from 26s 6d. Cows with calf at foot ran up to J617 5s, and in-calf cows were sold for j516. Beef found a very ready sale at an exceedingly good price. A good number of store cattle changed hands. At the next sale, on the 30th April, a herd of over 50 pigs will be put tip for auction, the property of Mr Smith, Trefriw. EISTEDDFOD COMMITTEE.—A meeting of the General Committee of the Whit-Monday Eis- teddfod was held on Monday night, Mr E. M. 'Jones presiding. A letter was read from Mr Obmond Williams, M.P. for Merionethshire, expreasing hi* willingness to preside at the even- ing meeting. A number of communications were also read from tho gentry of the neigh- bourhood consenting to be nations of the Eis- teddfod. At a cost of £65 the committee have again secured the marquee from Mr Clark, of Stoke. The Secretary reported having arranged numerous excursions from different parts of North Wales to the Eisteddfod. Alreadv several choirs have entered, and it is known that nine male voice choira are preparing on the test pieoe, "Tho Spartan Heroes," for which a prize of JB40 is offered. The committee decided not to canvas the town for subscriptions as in pre- vious years, but to send out a circular appealing for support. THE URBAN COUNCIL.-The annual meet- ing of the Urban Council will be held on Frida.y next. An important letter from Mr P. Gregson re the legal costs in the. action of the Electricity Company and the Council will also be con- sidered,

LLANGERNIEW. PERSONAL.—By a happy coincidence it occured that, during the last week, three oldLLwgBrnyw boys (each in his own particular sphere, now holding a prominent poeition) visited their native place. The first we refer to is Mr William Jones, who was brought up at Fferni, Lian- gernyw, and who, by dint of energy, has risen to be onc of the highest officIals at the General Post Office at Cardiff. Mr Jones's series of aaticlcis, dealing with local characters of by-gone clays, which lately appeared in a Welsh journal, show that he can also wield a facile pen. The second visitor was the Rev. H. Cernyw Wil- lia.ms (B.), Corwen. He also spent a few clays, as is his wont, at his native place, preaching on Thursday night at the Llangernyw Baptist Chapel. Mr Williams, or as he is known also by his bardic name—"Hywel Cernyw"—has risen to a foremost place in the Baptist denomination, as a minister, exegete, biographer, and* poet. The last of the trio to be mentioned is Rev. Howel Roberts (C.M.), Clynnog, Carnarvon, who preached on Sunday at tho Llangernyw, Garnedd. and Cefn Coch C.M. Chapels. He, again, is a native of this parish, born at Pandy Tudur. As a poet, he bears the bardic name of "Hywel Tudur." He has composed several works of no mean merit, and has also enriched the literature of Wales by publishing the poetical works of that famous eon of the muse, "Ecben Fardd."

TREFRIW. LLANRHYCHWYN EISTEDDFOD. — Sat- urday night a very successful Eisrteddfod was held at Llanrhyohwyn. In the afternoon a capital tea. was partaken of, prepared by the young ladies, all the expense of which was uraderta-ken by Mr and Mrs Williams Pen- uoha'rallt. In tho evening there was a crowded attendance. The oonduotor was Hywel Tudur. The adjudicators ware: Literary, Messrs Dd. Roboiita and R. Williams, Namt; music, Mr Ed. Williams, Liys Derwen. The aooompanists were Miss Kmna, M.r Roberts, Council School, and Master Tommy Williams, Penuoha'ralit. Prizes ware awarded to Jennie Roberts, Eva.n Iarwerth Hughcs, Alice Arm Roberts, Jennie Hugihes. Idwal Jones, Miss M. C. Hughes, Annie C. Roberts. Robt. D. Hughes, Ellen a.nd Esther Owen, W. D. Hughes, Aibert Evans, R. T. Roberts, Pierce Evans, J. W. Hughes M, J. Williams, Cer- idwon Jones, a.nd Ed. Williams. The usual vato of thanks wore passed on the proposi- tion of M.r Robt. Williams, seconded by Mr Jno. Hughes. OBITUARY.—It is with regret that we have to reooid the death of still another of the old- eat inhabitajats of the village in the person of Mrs Owen, Brynhyfryd, who passed away at the advanced a.ge of 86 years on Sunday. The deoeased was well-known to visitors at Tre- friw some few vearB ago, she being in charge of one of tho largest boarding houses. Her late husband was in the employ of the Gwydr Egtate for many years. She leaves to mourn her loss three daughters and three sons. She was also a very faithful attendant up to a short time ago at the Peniel C.M. Chapel. The funeral takes place to-day (Thursday) in the old ohurdhyard.—The death occurred on Tuesday afternoon of Captajn Vaugha.n, who came to reside at D.rwsyoood a few weeks ago from New Brighton. The deceased was about 66 years of age. Hie interment will take place to-morrow (Friday). A NARROW ESCAPE.—As the people were wending their way from Llanrhyohwyn Eis- teddfod on Saturday night two young ladies from Trefriw met wi.th a very na.rrow escape. The night was exceedingly dark and they somehow or other sitenpod into a small chasm on the sdde of the road. The spot is exceed- ingly dangerous, a.nd the young ladies were very luoky to escape with or-y very slight in- juries. THE RECENT FATAL OCCIDENT. — We understand thaJt 8wh<tt,antial compensation has been paid Mrs Bradibur.n, of Glan y Ddoll, whose husband wes fatally injured by a rear- ing pony somo few weeks ago. I* UNERAL. The funeral of Edith Rhia.non Ghjpperfieid Gower, the infant daughter of the Rev. JOhn and the late Mts Gower, took place this day week. The little coffin, which was oovered with beautiful wreaths, was borne by four boys of the Church choir, who wore sur- plices and white gloves, followed by the rev. gentleman ilIrbd a few relatives. The Rev, John Morgan, reotor of Llanrwst, officiated. THE NEW WATER MAINES.—The tender of Messrs Hughes and Rowlands, Oolwyn Bay, at £750, for the work of renewing the water mains at Trefriw, was accepted by a meeting of tihe Geirioaydd Rural Council on Tuesday. It wias stated that the work was to be completed within seven weeks, and Mr Robert Parry, Bod lddcai, Bet-twsyooed, was appointed clerk of works, at a salary of £2 per week. SYMPATHY. The sympathy of the whole village is extended to Mr R. H. Williams, sur- veyor, and the family, on the death of his aunt at Llanberis, who received fatal injuries a short tame ago, as a. result of an accident.

TALYBONT. THE READING ROOM. PARISH MEETING.—A parish meeting was held in the school on Saturday night, Mr D. Hughes, Blaenddol, presiding. The meeting was called to elect a. representative on the Ceir- ionydd Education Committee. Three names were submitted, and the following was the re- sult of the voting:—Mr Hugh Jones, Berth, 34; Mr E. A. Evans, Ty'nddol, 20; Rev. R. Wil- liams, B.A., three. Mr Hugh Jones was there- fore elected. The annual meeting of the Library a.nd Read- ing Room Committee was held on Friday night, Mr H. Davies, schoolmaster, presiding. Tho statement of accounts showed that the balance in hand at the end of March, 1906, was £4 8s 6d, and added to this the receipts amounted to £30 5s 6d. including subscriptions by members and visitors of jE18 19s 5d. The pavments amounted to £24 2s 9d, thus leaving a balance in hand of JE6 2s 8d. The Librarian reported that there were 111 members, attendances during the month 520. weekly 120, daily 20. Books were lent on 371 occasions. The following gifts of books had been made: 161 volumes by Mr W. R. Roberts, Ddol Gaslett; 21 from the executors of Dr. Wil- liams, London; ten from Colonel Gee, Caerhun; ten f.rcxm Mr W. G. Holland, Gell; seven from Mr H. Jones, Chester; five from Mr J. Gethin Jones; two from Mr J. Hughes, Bodnant; two from Mr J. fcl. Roberts, Llanrwst; one from Mr Q. Jones, Festiniog; Mr D. Hughes, Ty Newydd, a.nd the Nant Conwy Antiquarian Association. Altogether there is a library of 501 volumes. Other gifts were made by Dr. J. W. Owen, Llanrwst; Mrs Williamson, Bryntirion; Miss Potter, Primrose Bank; the Rev. R. Williams, B.A., Llanbedr. A number of newspapers are also supplied. An excellent photograph of the late Mr Tom Ellis has been presented by Mr Lemuel Hughes, Conway. The following were elected on the committee: -Messm H. Jones, Tyddyn Feiin; W. G. Ro- berts, Bryndorwen; and D. Hughes, Blaen- ddol.

PENMAENMAWR. THE NATIONAL SERVICE LEAGUE. — To-morrow (Friday) Do-. Jenkins, Capt. Orcs- field and others are anncoineod to speak at a meeting in oorenecibion with the North Wales branch of the Niaittionr Service League when Mr Kneeehaw, J.P., D.L., will preeade. A large attendance is anticipated, admission being free. THE CONGREGATION A L UNION. — The Rev. E. C. Kwt, B.A,. pastor of the English CfcffDgr egeitaonial Church at PeninTaenmawr, has been elected a member of the Executive Com- mciitee of the North WcCts English Congrega- tional Union. CHURCH BAZAAR. Arrangements are being ma-de for the holding of a bazaar at IVinmi.Vnma.wr early in Augrusit the proceeds of whioh will be devoted to the parochial funds. A feature of the bazaar will be a gentleman's shall, whioh is being promoted by represents- tives of the three ahurobes. JERUSALEM LITERARY SOCIETY. — At a. meeting of this society this day the Rev. Dewi Williiams was re-elected president; Mr .John Ellis, Ea-asmue atreert, was appointed treasurer, and Mass Jan-es, Tremynfa, and Mr J. E. Phillips were appointed joant secretaries of tlie socdoLy. The following were appointed members of tho Executive Committee: Messrs John Dowel) R. D. Oweit R. Morris (Malvern House), Evan Roberts' Mrs Alfred Daraes and Blodwen Griffith! It was dieaided to oloee the present season on May 8th with a. rtea and oonoort, the proceeds to be handed over to the chapel funds.

CAERHUN. I Y CYNGHOR PLWY'.—Y Sadwrn diweddaf cyfarfu y Cynghor uchod am y waith gynt-af ar ol yr etholiad. Yn bresenol yr oedd Mri B. Fisher, Robert Ellis, William Roberts, Evan Hughes, Owe-n Williams, Thomas Hughes, Ellis Jones, Griffith Roberts, ac Isaac Jones *— naw allan O driarddeg. Eu dyledswvdd gyntaf oedd ethoi cadeirvdd, a eyrthiodd yr anrhydedd ar y gvvr profedig, Mr B. Fisher, gyda Mr G. Ro- berts yn is-gadeirydd iddo. Buont yn ffodus iawn hefyd i ddewis trioedd o wyr hylaw a doeth i fod yn "overseers," sef Mri R. Ellis, Wern; Hugh Jones, Berth; a Bon Fvher, Dol- ei,wm L-Cafwyd sylw, hefyd, ar y ffordd newydcl o'r Ysgoldy Bach i ffordd Talyc-afn, a'r tebyg yw y Seix clywed rhagor am hon cyn bo hir, Galwodd Mr E. Hughes, Cefnycae, sylw at eefylMa druenus ffynon Pistyll Gwyn, a. threfn- wyd i'r ysgrifenydd, Mr Walter Lloyd, anfon at Mr Levi John mewn perthynas iddi.—Cynyg- iodd Mr Isaac Jones fod y Cynghor i ymgynull a.r awr ddiweddarach yn y dydd na 6.30, ond barn v mwyafrif oedd fod 6;30 yn ddigon hwyr., CYNGHOR ADDYSG SIR GAERNARFON. —Prydnawn Llun diweddaf cyfarfu yr adran o'r Cynghor uchod eydd yn gofalu am adeiladau yn Ysgoldy Talybont i ystyried y pwnc o adeiladu jsgoldy newydd yn ardal y Gyffin, j

EASTER VESTRIES. BETTWSYCOEO. HANDSOME GIFTS TO THE CHURCH. The annual Easter vestry for the parish of Bettwsycoed waa held at the Girls' School on Friday, tihe Rev. R. Morris Jones, M.A., the newly-appointed vicar, presiding over a very good attendance of pas is a loners., THE LA'jE VICAR. In moving a heartfelt vote of sympathy with Miss Williams, the niece of the late vicar, in her sad bereavement, Mr Robert Parry, Bod Iddon, referred to the late rev. gentleman as a very kind and genial person. He had known the deceased for very many years, his first know- ledge of him being as a curate in the pariah. The Chairman thought it very proper that Mr Parry should have referred to the de&th of the late vicar, he being SUM a. very good friend of his, and having worked so harmoniously to- gether for a number of years. The resolution was seconded by Mr Rowlinson, and carried in silence, the Vicar reading a oollect. FINANCIAL STATEMENT. The Senior Warden (Mr R. Rowlinson) read the statement of "accounts which showed that the receipts from offertories amounted to £131 146 6gd, with proceeds fnoon rummage sale not yet apportioned amounting to £3, and bank interest J61 4s 9d, and this with a bala-noo from last year's account made a. total of £178 8s lid. The total expenditure for the year amounted to £119 98 53d, thus leaving a. bala.noe of £56 19s 5gd. The Chairman said he considered this a very satisfactory state of things, and he was greatly. obliged to the wardens for their very lucid statement. He now had the greatest pleasure in proposing that a hearty vote of thanks be accorded the wardens for their gratuitous ser- vices during the past year. They had always done their level best for the welfare of the Church in Bettwsycoed. Mr Rowlineon had undertaken the duties for so years, and this was one off the hobbies of his life. He was always at his post in the Church. Mr Owen Jones had also been an excellent warden, and the sidesmen had done their work creditably. The vote was seconded by Mr W. E. Jones, who r<$narked that ever since he had come to the Church he had been happier than in any other. The resolution was carried, and Mr Rowlinson briefly returned thanks. Mr Rowlinson was re-elected vicar's warden, and at the request of the Vicar the people's warden and sidesmen were re-elected as follows: — English: Dr. Pritchard, Messrs Corns, Challoner, Faichney, and Reynolds. Welsh: Messrs Egerton, P. Davies, R. Williams, R. Parry, and W. E. Jones, with Mr Rolands, as clerk of the vestry. On the proposition of Mr W.E. Jones, seconded by Mr J. Harrison, it was resolved that the Vicar a.nd wardens with the clerk of the vestry should prepare a card denoting the duties of the wardens and sidesmen, etc. HANDSOME GIFTS. The Vicar then said he hoped that Church work would be carried out as harmoniously as before. They as a Church congregation in Bettwsycoed had been exceedingly lucky in the way of gifts. By the will of the late Mrs Paterson £200 had been left to plaoo a clock in the church tower. Already a firm had been there and taken the measurements, and a tender for the carrying out of the work had been re- ceived. The clock would ha.ve four dials, and would be lit with gas. The only condition was that they must go on with the work of complet- ing the church tower a.t once, and this he had taken upon himself to do. There was still another gift, and that was of another £250 from Colonel Johnstone for tho purpose of placing a pen-l of bells in the proposed church tower (ap- plause). The condition hero again was that the tower should at once be completed. He would propose that the wardens and sidesmen be called together to discuss the matter, and then plaoo it before the congregation. He, on behalf of the vestry, accepted the gifts with pleasure. On the motion of Mr Rowlinson, seconded by Mr Owen Jones, a hearty vote of thanks was accorded the executors of the late Mrs Paterson and Colonel Johnstone. THE VESTRY BALANCE. Mr R. Parry now asked what was to be done with the balance in the hands of the vestry, and Dr. Pritchard replied that is usually went to the Vicar or his representative. Mr Rowlinson moved, and Mr Parry seconded, that J640 be granted to Miss Williams, and this was agreed to. THE NEW VICAR. In proposing a vote of thanks to the Vicar, Mr R. Parry said he was sure it was the wish of all tihat the Rev. Morris Jones should have been selected. He was most popular in the pariah, and his (Mr Parry's) sincere wish was that he might bo long spared to live amongst them. After the vote had been carried the rev. gen- tleman said that he would do all in his power, although he was single-handed, and the duties in July, August, and September were exceed- ingly heavy. He felt it a grea.t strain to have to go through four sermons and five services. During those months he would ask them to try and get a little outside help.

DENBIGH. The annual vestry for the parish of Denbigh was held on Friday morning, at tho Church House, the Rev. Dan Davies, rector, being in tthe chair. The statements of accounts for tho year were read and paased. Messrs D. William W. M. Bailer, R. H. Roberts, and S. M. Dalton, were re elected wardens. Sidesmen were also elected, and other routine business transacted.

LLANDUDNO JUNCTION. The Easter vestry for the parish of Lkingye- tenin was held at Llandudno Junction on Thursday evening, when the Rector presided. Mr C. Fletcher was appointed people's warden, and the Reotor appointed as his warden Mr Broom. The following sidesmen were also ap- pointed :—John Ellis, W. O. Grimtha, George Hill, George Lunn, Daniel MeOiay, John Finney, T. Hinchcliffo, John Eaton, D. Robert- son, John Irlam, W. F. Ford, T. Parry. The following were appointed aB delegates to the IXoettjiTi Conference :—W. Macinlay, Charles Fletcher, J. J. Henschel, and T. Parry: The collections during the year amounted to £62 including £48 at the Junction, and JB14 at Llan: gystenin Church.

PENMAENMAWR. Canon David Jones presided over the ain- nual vestry meeting on Monda.y evening at St. Soiriioi's. Mr Kneasbaw was re-elected people's warden, a-Twl tihe Vicar appcdnteid Mr David Jones (Llan) as his warden. Ail the sidesmen were re-a-ppodnftod. The accounts were presented, and considered very sartjs'kuotory, there being a small credit balance to eaidh of the three churches. Mr Kneeshaw thanked the parishioners for tho hearty reoe-ption recently extended his SOlD. upon his return to Penmae runawT.

LLANDUDNO AMUSEMENTS: TO-DAY (Saturday). PIER PAVILION: At 11 a.m. and 7.45 p.m., grand orchestral concerts; vocalist, Mr Webster Millar. PRINCE'S THEATRE: At 8 p.m.. The Parisian Animated Picture Company and variety entertainment. PIER THEATRE OF VARIETIES: At 3 and 8, The Roval American Bioscope. COUNCIL FIELD: At 3, grand football match, Llandudno v. Bangor. THE PIER CONCERTS. Mr HaLgh and his capable orohos.lra continue to attract large audiences niglUJy to the Piesr Pavilion, wheure an oxeelkxnt music a progu-amme is praviOOd. On Saturday evening Mr Frederic biegl treated the audicjiiice to a oouplo of delightfuli.y-pla} ed violin solos, entitled "Nocturne in E flat" (Chopin.) and "Gipsy Danoe" (Nacbez). Captain 0/akshott was the vocalist. He possesses a rich baritone voice, and won general admiration for his rendition of Arthur Somervell's arrange- ment of the popular Welsh air, "All through the night." He was equally successful in "Ethiopia flaittting. the colours" (Wood). f The orchestral items included such favourite numbers as;-1- Sparush march, "La Mattidhiche" (Borel Chare) overture, "Morning, Noon and Night" (Suppe)-' "The March of the Momiitein Gnoroy'' (Eilen- bc.rg); overture, "Tannhausor" (Wagner) so- lution, "The Mtitado" (Sullivan); "Hun^ari-wi RhaWy m F W: "Chant Sar.s P.tro'A? (Rchaikowsky); The Bee's Wedding" (Moh- delsaohn); Alihumblatt" (Wagner); trium- phal maron. 'l^try of the Gladiators" (Fueikl At tlie sacrea concert on Sunday evening, tasn Oakshult gave mcjat effective renderings bf Goiwds k a Green Hill far away" tt j r ^iT »aze in mine" (Lohr). Handel s Largo in G" for viola and orclies- tra. wtus given by request, and Mr Walter Haigh and the orchestra were appreciatively received. -A t) Halscead contributed a flute solo, VD Elva" (Bosthoven), in his usual artistic style. The orchestra gave a magTuftoent. interpretation of Schubert's "Unfinished symphony, and the other iJiems inc.udad War march of the priests, "Athalie" (Mendol»schn); overture, "King Stephen" ( Beethoven); overture, "The He- brides" or "Fingal's Cave" (Mendelssohn). Thé canceuit tej-minated with tlie singing of tho "Old Hundredth," in whioh the audience hear- tily joined. Monday night was a "Request Night," when the programme'included: Hungarian Czardas, "Tho Ghost of Wojiwodeer" (Groteman); overture

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LLANDUDNO MAYDAY FESTIY1- TIES. éTo the Editor of the "Pioneer.") Sir -I n the face of ill omen it is pleasing to nolo t¡hJ.3Jt the Llandudno May-Day Festivities, iudnui" from current report, promise this year to eclipse all previous efforts. IDapocially so is the evinced in the activit-y of the gentlemen deputed to organise and oairry out tho grand procession vvlshout y.'hich (in epite of the an.ti pa.+.ny of a. few), the wherto proceeding wendd be shorn of one of its prinaipaJ attractions. ThjO work of prepa rait ion has gone on apace, coir-nsitltcee. larger than for years, are working, band-im-hond. The MAy-po.'o preparatiorte arc well advanced, itihe f»roee8;ion and sporte prize •sohoch&les axeotlt, with ineros^ed alas^'fica.tion and enlarged prizes, and, as will be scon, all practically subooribo \Toiuntarily. I.t -now bohoves rd.c;n.t6 and all those who have tho initerest of Llandudno at heart to vie widh oaclh otflior in making the Llandudno M»y -Day Fceti-vitacs of 1907 tho best on the ooast and the proceagion (we have the mate-rial) one worthy of the town amd its position as tho "Ouoon oi Wefeh waibering pl^aeco."—I am, etc., A NATIVE.

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"Merry Wives of Windsor" (Nicolai); serenade, "Berceuse" (Gounod); movements froin B "Sylvia" (Dolibes); alATinet eolo Air V an (Miohr); section, "The Orchid "Blue Danube" (Straus); fantasia, Carmen (Bizet). Captain Oakfihott was vocalist, and aajng m good style, reeit and ar from Xerxes" (Handel), "Tlie (Clay). Mr George Atkinson also a pianoforte solo, with tho orohestra, en4jMed "Scherzo" (Rubenetern). On Tuesday evening Sir Siegl treated niB a- dienoe to another delightful v»lm solo, enti- tled "Ballet Divertjsement (Blattermanan<i Mr II A. Dunn gave the Mazurka, Blue Vio- late" (Eilenbetrg). Mr A. Halstead was ex- ceedingly successful with a flute solo, bv his namesake, entitled "Serenade Mite IVrtha Gelder was the vocalist. Her items were "Angus Macdonald" (Rockel) and "Never nrund the weather" (Lehinarm). Tlie orchestra gav^ such favourite items as: Overture, "Eluryinthe" (Weber); movements from suit, "Casse NoieeiM^ (Tsohaikowsky); soledtiion, "The Little Miehue (Messagor). THE PRINCE'S THEATRE. The Parisian Pictures at the Prince's Theatre continue to draw good houses. This week quite a novel eeries of pictures ha.ve bean exhibited, which included: Tho Weighers, The Qle^y Lov- ers The Switdhbaolc, The Bull 1< tght, .The Dorg Deteobivce, life of an American Policeman, Aladdin and his Wonderful Lamp, etc. A feature of the enwtaiyummt, a ooon song and sand dasioe by MHMI Vi Lplefct. The singing and clever dancing of this lady met with much appreciation. Mr Ernest Ellerelie ako contributed a couple of descriptive songs ^ti- tled "Shipwrecked* and "Come back to Erin,. PIER THEATRE OF VARIETIES. At tho Pier Theatre of Varieties, Mr Samuel Ilughfw (juncr.) presented same most interesting animated pictures on the Royal American Bio- scope. The pictures depicted "Auntie's Birth- day Parby," a very humorous picture; "Green, Good Men," "The Spy," and many other pic- tures of interest-. On Wednesday evening a guessing competi- tion took place, when a prize of ten shillings was offered for the most correct guess as to the mumber of ladies in the audience.