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CARNARVONSHIRE CONSTITUTIONAL ASSOCIATION. ORGANISATION WORK IN THE DISTRICTS. SUGGESTIONS FOR ITS DEVELOP- MENT. SUCCESSES AT THE REVISION COURT. (From Our Reporter). A special meeting of the Arvon, Eifion, and the Boroughs Executive Committees of the Car- narvollshiroe Constitutional Association was held at the Conservative Club, Carnarvon, on Satur- day, to consider the best means of increasing the revenue and usefulness of the Association. The President of the Association (Colonel Piatt, C.B.) presided, and there were also pre- sent: Sir Hugh J. Eili&-Nanney, Bart., Colonel the Hon. H. Lloyd Mo&tyn, Major W. Radcliffe, Messrs T. Dutton, George Stones, Llandudno; C. H. Lloyd Edwards, Nanhoron; Richard Tho- mas, H.Lioyd Carter, J. 0. Evans, Robert Lloyd, S. 0. Roberts, Carnarvon; F. LLoyd Priestley, Ymwlcli; W. Lester Smith, W. T. Williams, Bethesda; J. E. Smith, Cniocieth; David Jones, Nevin; E. J. Griffith, Charles H. Jones, Pwll- heli; W. M. Sever, Conway; H. H. Booth, Col- wyn; John Owen, Edward Edwards, Portdinor. wic; Owen Lewis, W. H. Owen, Li anddeirdo,on; William E. Thomas, Ebenezer; G. Closs Jones, Llanberis; J. R. Jones, John Hughes, Clynnog; Rev. T. Hughes Roberts, Messrs T. P. Jones, Llanrug; Griffith Thomas, Llanwnda. Letters apologising for unavoidable absence were read from Colonel Sir Thomas H. Mar- shall, C.B., Messrs Thomas Roberts, Portmadoc; S. Crick, Portmadoc; Seville, Llandudno; fuley, Bettwsycoed; and Williams, Criccieth. Major RadcLiffe, the organising secretary for North Wales, attended and read a report as to organisation and the method which should be adopted to obtain financial aid by subscriptions. He said that the scheme had been tried in West Denbighshire and in Flintshire with great success. Colonel the Hon. Lloyd Mostyn inquired what the financial position of the Association was? Mr Nee, the secretary, replied that an adverse balanoe at the commencement of the present year had been accruing for some years, and the Com- mittee of Management decided some time ago that it was advisable to take some steps to obtain increased subscriptions, henoe the meeting that day. In the meantime he was directed to send out circulars to two hundred pert-ons in- viting them to become members of the Associa- tion, and as the result of those appeals several new subscriptions had been received, and others promised. At their last meeting the Committee of Management generously offered to double their subscriptions, and the majority had done so. They were now very much better off than they were at the commencement of the year. Mr Richard Thomas (Carnarvon) inquired whether there was any report of the work done during the past year. Mr Nee stated that he wrote to the (secretaries of all the Conservative Clubs in the occuntim- inviting them to answer a number of questions as to what work had been done in those parti- cular localities, and almost without exception re- plies had been received from each district. ENCOURAGING REPORTS FROM THE DISTRICTS. Mr J. R. Jones (Clynnog) presented a very encouraging report of the work carried out in his district. He said that the new Conservative Club there had 70 members. Mr Vaughan had consented to become president, and the future was very promising (cheers). At the request of the meeting Mr Nee read a few of the replies selected haphazardly. The Llandudno Committee reported that the cause was improving in their district, but they wanted a club-room in which to educate younig Con- servatives. At the last County Council election they brought out four Conservative candidates, and two seats were won (cheers). At Llanheris it was stated that the committee was twelve in number, whilst at Old Colwyn there were fifteen on the committee, and the cause was improving (hear, hear). APATHY OF THE MIDDLE CLASSES. Mr Lloyd Carter (Carnarvon) moved that Major Radcliffe's scheme be referred to the com- t mittee of Management, and that the secretary be. requested to write to the secretaries of the differ- ent clubs in the county asking them to send in names of canvassers. He laid stress upon the neoeeaity for all classes professing Conservative principles to assist the cause financially to the best of their ability. While many of the land- lords subscribed liberally to the funds, he com- plained that the well-to-do middle classes, generally speaking, did nothing for Conser- vatism but record their votes at election times. There was no doubt that at the recent election in Kirkdale t.he seat was saved by the working cia&(hear, he-ar)-and not by the wealthy men of commerce. It was the apathy of that class that he complained of. As at Liverpool they were backward in Carnarvonshire, and they expeoted hahf a dozen landowners to undertake the burden of the whole controversy. The land- owners could not do it unaided, though they had set. a.n example to those who did not contribute towards the working of the Association. And these were the very people who, if their side met with a reverse, asked "What is our party doing?" (hear, hear). It was imfipesible to make bricks out of straw, and they could not carry on the work of the Association and educate the electorate unless money was placed at their dis- posal (hear, hear). He eulogised the report of Major Radcliffe to the North Wales Conservative Union. Sir Hugh Elliis-Nanney, Bart., said they were all glad to hear the views of Mr Lloyd Carter, who was always ready to stand up for his party, as his recent victory at the County Council election in Carnarvon showed—(hear, hear)—and he was always ready to give them the fruits of his varied experience. He believed he was echoing the feelings of the meeting when he said that they were all deeply obliged to Major Rad- cLiffe for his rema-rks a.nd valuable hints which might with advantage be adopted in each division as beet suited each particular locality. Of course they all agreed with what Mr Carter had said as to the money required to carry 0n the work of the Association being utterly in- adequate. Whilst the landed proprietors sub- sci'iibed, the middle class did not con- tribute as they ought to do. These were the days in which extreme views were advanced (many of them absolutely unworkable), but if these extreme measures were carried into effect, no one would suffer more than the merchant men, those who carried on large 1suICFé"es and professional men (hear, hear). Iheiefore, it. was time they should endeavour to lealise the importance of the questions now actually before the country. Liverpool, which was the centre of Unionism of the soundest type, ha.d made irs voice heard in no uncertain faehion. tie had every pleasure in seconding tho motion. Ihe motion was unanimousuy adopted. TO COUNTERACT EXTREMIST VIEWS. Sir Hugh J. Eilis-Nanney stated that the "le ailhculty experienced in getting Conservatives to subscribe was because they did not see any practical; work being done (hear, hear). If you can fciho\y that and hold moetings in the country districts, subscriptions will be foathcoimin.g. said Sir Hugh. "We must show men who bohd Unionist principles that we are going to meet thesa extreme Socialistic view3, not witln any negative policy, but with a oon structive policy (loud applause). Let us ohow that what these Socialists preach is wrong; HILi lot us Show them a better way, a way that wl»i uo tho people more lasting good (hear. hear). l",ntl! you do tlhat, judging by th& past., there will remain a deficiency in the accounts. I am a-eierririig now to the country portions of county, but it also a-pplieis to the towns-" Mr T. Dutton (Llandudno) said lie had thought that the matter of coi'lectimg should be made a personal one- Mr Ed. Edwards (Portdinorwic) remarked tihiat, as Sir Hugh had just mentioned, it wcjb usedeiss going round coliieotina' unless tbov rould snovy that eome practical work was being d'on. During the past twelve months a good deal of money had bean subscribed in his district, but ho did not think that hard'y anything had been ■done to show for the monei'. Would it not be possible for the coiyiii-ilti ee of management 10 arrange to hold educative meetings in the differ- ent districts, (Stay 01100 or twice during the win ter nnoaiftns. and then the local committees could ask apathetic Conservatives to attend those meetings. In that way they might gene- rate sorao ent.hu,ja6m (hear, hear). c Mr Owen L- iN, i,3 (Llaftddoiniolcn) deplored the absence off energy. In the different pariVnes ho said there were scores of good Conservatives who were never afiked to subscribe. If they were perRona-lipe-asked thev -would contribute-^ Mr W. H. Owen (Llanddeiniojen) urged that more practical work should be done. He ap- pealed to I-aiidler.ds alnd men ct wenltih to work 111 closer harmony with working clas-vs. With tho existing dissensions in the Radical ranks, there was a cihanoo for the Ooni?arv-ativ&J to gain a victory, but bofore they could do ts fihey must held meetings in the coutntry dis. tricts. Mr Rd. Thomas (Carnarvon) said that "paper Co-re&rvaiive*" were not the alichtest use to the party- Tiie people who asked what was be- ing done with the money they subscribed millt receive some reply- Tlhore was a plentitmlte rI Conservatives,, but their showed no activity. MONEY NOT EVERYTHING. Ivfr F.. Lloyd Priestley observed that money 'U& not Qv«cy thihg;; a great d-aai oould badom without money if ondy they cotuild rouse a liti.9 ontbuimae" There were plenty of good Con- sarvativo spaakere in the county who would be ora^y too willing to assist. Was their work to be at A standatPl sdmplv because they oould not afford a big speaker from London ? They who were able to read the newspapers kept abreist of the times politioallv. but in the country dis- tricts, whoro tihe same facilities for gaining in- formation were not available, meetings should be continually hetld in order to show the people tihe truth. It was useless sticking to this ever- lasting ory of money, for after all a great de:tl of work oould be done by enthusiasm. The engagemont of a schoolroom was not a serious matter, and friends of tihe cause would be pleased to put the speakers up. Speaking oer- goaiallliy be would bo pleased to offeir hospitality to speakers at meetings .round his district (hear, hear). Mr Lloyd Carter agreed that a good deal could be done if enthusiasm was provoked, but meetings could not be hold without some ex turo. Mr Priestley said that what he wished to say was that if more activity was shown the re- ceipts would be greater. Addressing the gathering in Welsh, Sir Hugih J. El'is-Nanney, Bart., remarked that be quite ,agre-od tlhat the mddleolagihad not subscribed as they should. As to certain .remarks which had been made he wished tot say that he had al- ways donto and would continue to do what was right on his estate (appiause). He believed that it was their duty to place before the people the truth witlh regard to Socialism, and the country districts should be enlightened as to what it meant- But it was not the slightest iise holding English meetings in the country ds- tricts, where the people did not understand the language (hear, hear)- Mr Lester Smith (Llandegai) eaid that they must hold meetings if the subscrip- tion list was to bo maintained. At ores-ant they wore fast gaining ground so that it wps imperative that tho enthusiasm generated should be maintained. THE SECRETARY'S STATEMENT. SUCCESSFUL WORK AT THE REVISION COURTS. Mr Nee, tho secretary, stated that he washed to dissipate the impression that the Association had neglected its duty. In tlie county there wera tlhdrty-six Conservative secretaries and sub-agents, and taking them as a whole they wcr-o a very exoellent lot, and at the last Coun- ty Council ejections, as the results showed, they worked splendidly- In fact, Carnarvonshire did ben,tor thaai any other county in Wales (app'auso)- That showed they wore not asleep. Some of tihe speakers had referred to tho do- sirability of meetings being hcld( but meetings had been held. 'Duir.ing Last winter, prior 10 the County Council elections, no less than twenty-three meetings were held in different parts of t'he county, they being addressed oy effective Welsh speaker^, and that the meetings wore successful tho election results clearly shoOW- ed. Moreover, their secretaries kept a watchful eye over removals. The battle was not a1 ways foutght at the poll; a great deal of useful work was done at the Registration Courts and' he was pleased^ to say -that they werea-blle to hold their. c(\wi in the courts. In Arvon tlhey had a gain of 126 votes, in Eiflon 52; and in the borou-glis 20 (applawse). If the agents had not been everywhere at the BMiw "time they had evidently not been, agiloep, as those results do- monstrated- Whilst they did not have any outside help for the County Council election moetinigp, he must oonfesa that some d,iffioulty was experienced in finding speakers- On jine occasions he was without any assistance. He wap very glad tha.t the Association had decide! upon a forward policy; standing stiLl did not spoil progress, and it was high time they took the field in an aggressive spirit. The Chairman, in bringing the meeting to a close, said he sincerely hoped that the resolu- tion passed would be the means of generating more onthmsinsrn on behalf of the cause which tihey advocated. The following delegates were appointed to attend the forthcoming Conforenc,3 of the Na- tional Conservative Union at Birmingham: — Arvon, Go'ionel the Hon. Lloyd Mostyn and Mr Stones (Llandudno); Eifion, Colonel LloHl Evaru and Mr F. Lloyd Prle S'ev; and the boroughs. Messrs Lloyd Carter and Clodwyn Owen.

PRETTY LLANDUDNO WEDDING. HIGHAM-CRABTREE, On Thursday morning a wedding was solem- nised in the English Baptist Chapel, Llan- dudno, between Mr J. W. Higham, son of Mr and Mrs Edward Higham. Hate of Llandudno, now of Frodsham, and Mies M. A. Crabtree, only daughter of Mr and Mrs Crabtree, Bryn Ogwen, Deganwy-strect, Llandudno, tho Rev. John Raymond officiating. The bridesmaid was Miss Lillian Higham, sister of groom, and the best man, Mr Harold Iligham, brother of groom. The bride was attired in a charming drees of white silk, trimmed with satin and lace, with hat to match. The bridesmaid's drees was of pa.ie blue siik, trimmed with crepe de chine, and hat to match. After the wedding breakfast, which was served at the bride's home, the young coupTe left for Barmouth, to spend their honeymoon, the bride's travelling costume being of grey Scotch tweed. THE PRESENTS. The following is a list of the presents re- ceivoo :-Bridegroom to bridesmaid, pearl and opal brooch; Mr and Mrs Crabtree (bride's mother and father), upright piano by Hale- Mayor; Mr and Mrs Higham, Frodsham, case of cutlery and carvers and wedding oards; Miss Higham, London, drawn-threadwork teacioth; Mr H. Higham, walnut coal vase; Mrs W. Chad- wick, Burnley, cheque; Mr J. Crabtree. four linen taible cloths; Mrs W. Whitaker, silver toast rack and drawing-room pillows; Mr J., Mrs and Miss.Whitaker, Burnley, hand painted vases; Mrs Patcrson, Burnley, electro-plate carved tray; Miss Crabtree, Bottin, linen table cloth; Mr James Chadwick, Blackburn, framed photo- graph; Mr and Mrs E. Cunliffc, serviettes; Mr William Chadwick, brass photo frame; Mr and Mis J. H. Jones, electro-plate butter cover; Miss Critic Roberts, pair of silver flower vases; Mr Armstrong, fruit dish; Mr and Mrs Fawcett, Midgley, electro and glass sugar bowl; Mr George Turner, Manchester, two table cloths; Miss Clarke, Briarfieid, table cloth; M;tt=es M idley, Briarfieid, table cloth; Misses Marshall, 1 dish mats; Mr and Mrs A. Taylor, pair of pictures; Mr and Mrs Henry Dean, "electro-plated teapot; Miss Daitsey Cooper, silver butter knife, jam spoon, and sugar tongs; Misses Towler, The Parade, glad flower stand; Miss Louise Roberts, E.P. butter dish and fork; Mr a.nd Mrs Roberts, Voelas, cheese dish; Mr L. Riddle, clock; the Rev. J. and Mrs Raymond, silver hot water can; Mrs Mounsey, Manchester; jardinccr and plant; Mr H. Crabtree, Cambridge, trinket stand; Mrs 1. T. Marks, saun hand painted tea cosy; Mrs and Miss Owen, Fioeviile, E.P. jardmeer; Mrs Cooper, London, pair of silver pepper boxes; Misses Underwood, electro and china jam dish; Miss Bevan, The Parade, oxidised jardincer and plant; friend, Goss' china vases; Mr and Mrs Savary, electro fish service Miss Savary, fish eaters; English Baptist Chapel Choir, ca&e of silver dessert knives; Mr and Mrs J. T. Hunter, silver and rnothcr-o'-pearl paper knife; Mrs Underwood, electro-plated sheil and knife; Mr and Mrs Glcdliill, Clifton- road, jardineer, plant, and flowers; Miss M. Ward, Hose Lea, china jam jar; Mrs Towler, Duchesse set d'oyles; Miss K. Thomas, Bryn Ogwen, counterpane; Mrs SqmrreJi, Plas Lloyd. oil painting; a friend, rose bowl; Miss Sirdwcod, Scotland, serviette rings; Mr H, Reading jeweller, electro and glass sugar bowl; Mr Jonc: Yoe'as, photo frames.

JUDGE MOSS AND COUNTY COURT ORDERS. In dealing with a judgment summons on a High Court order, His Honour Juugo Moss, at the Rhyl County Court, on Friday, said that as the case came before him for the first time he could not make an order for cornmital if the in- stalments were not paid, as there had been no contempt of his court. If the instalments were not kept up on his order then a cornmital might follow. Albert Owen, town porter, Rhyl, had been subpoenaed in a judgment summons case, but did not appear, although conduct money had been paid. The Judge said he was determined that respect should be shown to subpoenas of that court, and bo fined the absent defendant £1. Another defendant appeared before the court and said lie could pay B2 in a month. The Judge nude an order for Blinamonth, and the other Cl the following month. Mr Roberts Jones explained to defendant that the Judge gave lum something he did not ask for. The Judge: I have given him more than he askod for—I havo made a cornmital order un- lms he pays. Addressing an applicant for an administra- tion order, tho Judge said that while he was al- ways ready to help debtors to pay under ad- ministration orders he was determined to enforce payment by committal if the instalments were not kept up.

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""7- THE NATIONAL SERVICE LEAGUE. SATISFACTORY PROGRESS AT COLWYN BAY. INTERESTING ADDRE88 on the SWISS SYSTEM OF TRAINING. A LESSON FOR BRITAIN. Some gratifying information relating to the progress of the National Service League was forthcoming a.t a meeting of the Coiwyn Bay branch, held in the MetropoJe Hotel Concert Hall, on Friday evening. Miss Crosfield, the hon. secretary, to whose energetic and devoted labours the initiation of the movement in North Waies owes its success, reported, midst the applause of a large and in- fluential audience, that whereas the branch ob- tained the support of 160 members in September last year, during the same month of this year the roll bore 206 names. This admirable result she attributed to the industrious efforts of teer workers. The balance-sheet, which had been audited by Mr David Gamble, J.P.,—-to whom cordial thanks were voted,—showed that the branch were in credit at the bank to the extent of half a sovereign. Miss Crosfield further remarked that the ob- jects of the League had been fairly well aired along tho North Wales coast, where they had five branches at present, with good prospects that the number would be increased to seven in a short time. In England, there were thirty- three branches—(hear, hear),—and the move- ment was steadily gaining ground, but it was still very desirable that public interest in it be still more generally aroused, so that by the time the next general election came round they could "bring their influence to bear upon candidates for Parliament to ensure that the next Government —whether it be Conservative, Liberal, or Social- ist, (laughter),—devoted its attention to the ques- tion of universal military training (hear, hear). To do this work effectively they must have a.t least two or three branches of the League in every county. Miss Crosfield proceeded to emphasise the value of talking about the subject on every suitable occasion, and submitted a few pertinent argu- ments for the use of the League's supporters when they were confronted by opponents. One of these was noteworthy. A PERTINENT POINT. "We are frequently told," remarked the speaker, "that this movement has been promoted at the instigation of military men, who want to plunge us into war. Now, does a fireman who has learnt his work create fires just so that he may extinguish them? (loud applause). Well, it would be juet as reasonable for people to con- tend that as it is for our opponents to make use of the argument I have just referred to" (cheers). Referring to the stand taken up by the "Blue Water School" that a strong Navy was sufficient to ensure the safety of the kingdom, Mies Cros- field described this as the principle of putting all the eggs into one basket. If Britain lost temporary command-of the channel for tweniy- four hours, the British people would be abso- lutely at the mercy of their enemies, despite the strength of the Navy. A distinguished German offioer had recently been talking of a scheme whereby he could. land 200,000 troops on the British coast, and they must not forget that there were about 90,000 Germans in England- employed as waiters, etc.,—who could at any moment take up arms aga-inst Britain (hear, hear). They oould, therefore, realise the danger in which the British people stood at present, and the necessity there was for universal military training (applause). Mr Chas. Reynolds, J.P., who presided over the meeting, said the best thanks of the meet- ing were due to Miss Crosfield, not only for her address, but for the sat:- factory report which had just been presented to them in reference to ihe progress of the League in North Wales (hear. hear). He would be quite within the murk when he said that the whole movement in that part of the country owed its success to her interest, un- tiring energy, and continued advocacy (ap- plause). At the suggestion of Miss Crosfield and the Chairman, the meeting unanimously decided that a public meeting he held at Coiwyn Bay, early next spring, so as to afford all classes of the community an opportunity to acquire a know- ledge of the objects of the League. THE SWISS SYSTEM OF TRAINING. Capt. G. Crosfield, who was one of the Com- mission recently deputed' by the League to in- quire into the operations of the Swiss uystem of military training, then delivered a most, interest- ing address on the investigations of the Ocunnus- sion. He explained that the Commissioners in- cluded five Labour and Socialist members of Parliament, who had been invited in order that they might judge "at finst hand" how the com- pulsory service worked ill Switzerland. Proceed- ing, the speaker sa.id the training of the Swiss citizen began in certain towns at the age of four- teen years, when the youths were formed into cadet corps, who put in two or three hours per week of compulsory drill. Every town, how- ever. had the option of adopting or rejecting this particular rule. From the age of sixteen to twenty, there was preliminary voluntary train- ing] which corresponded somewhat with the training of the British Volunteers, the ex- ception of the fact that there was no camp. About 30 per cent, of the Swiss youths took part in this training. In passing, Capt. CrosneM re- marked that it was frequently said that once they adopted compulsion, they would destroy voluntary effort. A convincing reply to that was the fact tha.t there was far more voluntary military work carried out. in Switzerland, where they had a compulsory service, than in Britain with its Volunteer service (cheers). The population of Switzerland was only about three million; nevertheless, the rifle clubs of the coun- try had i membership of about 200,0D0 men, who personailybore much of the expenditure incurred 011 rifle practice, etc. (appla.use). Then, again, with the exception of about 200 Regular Army officers, all the officers of the Swiss Army won their commisiiions as a result of voluntary service. The obligatory course for the ordinary soldier— the "military a.go" was 20 years—was 45 days, but to obtain rank as an offioer a man had to voluntarily undergo about 200 days' training before I10 could sit for his first examination. Nevertheless, not the slightest difficulty was ex- perienced in obtaining officers (cheers). Switzer- land, in fact, was a standing contradiction to the assertion that compulsion destroyed the voluntary t-pirit (applause). Every young Swiss, at the age of 20 years, was medically examined, but the ex- amination was so singularly strict that only about 55 per cent, successfully withstood it. ENTHUSIASTIC WORKERS. By way of illustrating the nature of the young soldier's work. Capt. Crosfield graphically described, some manoeuvres which the Commis- sion watched outside Lucerne. He related how the opposing forces were in action under a blaz- ing sun, from between 3 and 4 a.m. till between 7 and 8 p.m.. each man carrying 701bs. weight of kit; how they bivouacked; how one section were ordered up at between 4 and 5 a.m. on the following morning to dig trenches, etc., and how in spite of it all the men maintained their cheer- fulness. Throughout these extraordinary exer- tions, said Capt. Crosfield, they went on with their work cheerfully and without the least ■grumbling, and, when at the close of the ma-ii- omvres (hey were called upon to march past the President, they did so with head erect, and in splendid order (applause). The speaker added that "revieSy day" in Switzerland had much in common with Derby-day in England. At the review the Commission witnessed there were quite 25,000 spectators—a-n extraordinary numbed- considering the 6pardty of the population, and a striking tribute to the popularity of compul- sory 6er.icc (hear, hoar). Continuing, Captain Crosheld explained that after the Swiss civilian-soldier had attained tie age of 32 he was placed on the first reserve lilSot- being afterwards, at the age of 44, to the second reserve force, and at the age d 50 to the last reserve force which meant, that ho would turn out one day every rear "just to show himself." WHEN DEMOCRACY IS A SCOURGE. Wealth was more equally divided in Switzer- land than in Britain or America, and people of all classes had the very best of education because the Swiss had reaped that democracy without education was a scourge. And the Swiss re- garded the military training as quite the most important part of their education (hear, hear). No one was allowed to juin the nny, who was not educated; the man who failed to pass his examination when lie tried to get into- the Army was at once sent back to school (hear. hear). Dealing the result cf the Commission's investigations, Captain Croc-field reverted to the eeiection of the five Labour M.P.'s, and said they had been invited because so many of the Labour Party were terribly prejudiced against anything pertaining to handling a rifie. The Labour members made careful inquiries whether the oo-nipuiiiory owvice system affected trades unions, whether work was kept for men who we to eo: pelled to proceed for their training and so on, and they seemed to have been impressed with what they heard and saw. They were eventual- ly asked to sign a document stating that in their opinion the compulsory service system was po-pu- Jar in Switzerland, and that it made for the welfare of the country. In reply tome of them said in effect, "We have been rather hustled from start to fnush. and we want time to thin], the matter over." lie suppesed they were did thinking over the matter for the document had not yet been signed (laughter). Nevertheless, Mr Harold' Cox M.P., and others nigncd in- stantly—(applause)—but when they were asked whether they did not think the s*a-me pvr.tem would bq good for Britain they advanced several argument# against it, tho „c]}!ef being the fact that Britain ftaa an i&land. 'lo fooi, &aid speak-or, "we omw t-ney were ftll terribly tinted ^aching of the 'Blue Watdr OONVRCRNONS CONFIRMED. The investigation* of the Qomjmipsion had, however, beeit most useful. Apart |roi$b their value as a source of adv-ertisemem. to the League —for the nowspaperB had published 'Uch re- lating to the inquiry—th« investigations had been of special value in confirming most strongly the oonviotions of those who previously favoured compulsory service. Everyone exoept the Labour M.P.'s returned rein vigo rated, alia d-ouibly enthusiastic about the work of the League (ap- plause). The Swiss svstem was emphatically applicable to Britain. If they wanted Mr HaJ- dane'g territorial army the only way to make it effective was on the lines that every able- bodied man turned out as a member of it (cheers). Until that was done they could never have an efficient army because they could never ensure a sufficiently lengthy term of training. The Swiss Army coat JB5 per head per annum, and, provided Britain adopted t.he same system in reference to the officers' staff, the-re was abso- lutely no reason why she should not obtain her territorial army a.t approximately the same oost per man (applause). At this stage the Chairman remarked, in refor- enoe to Captain Crosfield's statement regarding the small percentage of candida-tes who suooees- fuily withstood the medical test for the Swiss Army, that though 45 per cent. were rejeoted those individuals had to pay an exemption tax which they paid cheerfully, realising that they thus gave what help they could towards the caucoC they all had go much at heart (hear, hear). A large number of them also voluntarily employed themselves in ma.kin.g the paraphernalia for the Red Cross Corps equipment (hear, hear). THE SECRETARY AS COMPOSER. Mr A. J. Fleet then eang a song entitled "Our Nation's Duty," the words and music of which were composed by MiaJ. Crosfield. the hon. secre- ta.ry to the branch, a selection which afforded evidence of considerable skill on the part of the writer. The item was deservedly applauded very heartily. A visitor, whose name did not transpire, obtained the chairman's consent to make "a. few observations" on the subject of Captain Cros- field's addreee, and briefly congratulated the latter upon his lucid and interesting speech. The Chairanan said that as there was a good deal of misconception with regard to the words "conscription" and "compulsory service" he would like to explain for the benefit of the un- initiated that, while under conscription a cer- tain proportion of the male community would be exempted from military service because they were selected on the ballot box principle, all able-bodied males would be under an obligation to serve were the compulsory service syete-m adopted. He believed that Britain would not stand conscription, which was in vogue in no country in Europe, except Spam, at present (hear, hear). Mr Roberts, of the Post Office staff, rendered "The Veteran Song," and, after the committee and officers of the branch had been re-elected en bloc, the gathering were served with light re- freshments, the proceedings terminating with the usual votes of thanks.

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c LLANRWST. URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL. CRAFNANT LAKE FISHERY. The monthly meeting of the above Council wap held on Friday, Mr W. Hughe#, presid- ing. The attendance included Dr. J, W. Owen (vice-chairman), the Rev. W. Cvnwyd Wiil!am&, Messrs W. J. Williams, J.P., S. W]k. J.P.TH. J. W. Watlin^ J.P., Griffith Jones, T. Ro&tf* Jones, J. Rhvawen Jones, W. Davies, D. J. Wil- liams, and W. Griffith Jones, with the clerk (Mr R. R. Owen), surveyor (Mr Geo. Wynne), and the collector (Mr E. M. Jcnee). FINANCIAL. The Collector reported that during ta* pro- vious month he had collected the following evtcA: -Cle,ioral district rate, JB469 10s 6d; wata rént., L28 16e 3d; and tolls, £ 2 8s W. On the reocxmimendation of the Finance Com- mittee, bills amounting to £ 114 146 4d were or- dered to be paid, leaving an available l.-alanoo of £ 736 10s lid. CRAFNANT LAKE FISHERY. Mr A. J. Wrightt Trefriw, wrote asking thA Council to grant him a lease on Crainant lake for fishing purposes. He stated that it was hit intention to make it a first-class AfhiDg la-ke. but to do that, it would be neoessary to close it altogether for a period of two years, and for tha'. purpose a lengthy lease would be required. The Council referred the matter to a oominit- tee consisting of the Chairman, Vioe-Chairsnan. Messrs W. J. Williams, T. Rogers Yones, H. J. W. Wat:ing, with the Surveyor and Colleotor. who were given power to oall experts to their assistance, if -necessary. THE LODGLNG-HOUSE QUESTION. Supt. Woolla.m. in reply to the resolution of the Council appointing him inspector of cotmnor lodging-houses, stated that he had referred tic matter to the Chief-Cons table, who replied tin ft i the appointment would take up too much of tho offioer's time, and he could not see his way to allow him to accept the office. VITAL STATISTICS. The Medical Officer of Health reported that- during September there were seven births and one death, as oompared with five births and one death for the corresponding month last yetur. A COMPLAINT. Mr W. G. Jones called attention to the nuit- anoe caused by people with baskets of product placing them on the pavement on market anc other days for the purpose of exposing them for sale. He thought the Council should have power to stop this, and make the people take their good. to the Market Hall, which was their pro- per place. The Clerk was instructed to make enquiries at to what the Council's powers in the matter were. THE MARKET HALL STALLAGE. Mr Ed. Morris, butcher, offered the Council t( pay a rent of £ 20 per annum for the whole oi the stalls in the Market Hall. Dr. Owen fc-lt that this would be unfair to the public. He thought others should be given an opportunity of making a bid, and he tSereforo proposed that it be advertised. A motion by Mr W. G. Jones that the matter be adjourned for a month in order to get parti- culars from Mr Morris as to what he intends using it for, was unanimously agreed to. A NEW OFFICE: INSPECTOR OF LIGHT. ING. At a committee meeting held recently, it wa- resolved to recommend the Council to vote a remuneration of jE:4 per annum to Mr T. R Jones for his services as inspector of lighting and in the event of the Council cocning to teraifc with the Gas Company to extend the tiine for lighting, the sum to be raised to JM per an- num. Mr D. J. Williams moved that the recommen- dation be adopted. Mr Watling, however, disagreed with the re- commendation, stating that the Council appeared to oe creating a new offioe. He hoped Mr T, R. Jones wou.d not think he had anything against hini,, but he had a very strong objection to a new omce being created. Mr Rhydwen Jones: How do you propose to do the work? I am sure Mr Jones has saved the ratepayers many pounds by his vigilance. Mr Watling: It is to the new offioe I ob- ject. On being put to the Council the rocoanmenda- tion was adopted, and the Inspector will be in- cluded in the policy of insurance as an offioer of the Council. LLANRWST BRIDGE. The attenrtion of the two County Councils is to be called to the old Llanrwst bridge, owing to the enormous traffic which passes over it daily a.nd the Council further decided to macadamise the Denbighshire side, which, it was stated, thev were responsible for the upkeep.

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