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POPULARISING BETTWS-Y- COED. LACK OF PUBLIC ENTHUSIASM- On Tuesday a public meeting of ratepayers* was held in the Gian Llugwy bc-hool, Eettwisy- ooed. to receive a re part irorri the committee which waa recently elected with the idea of forming a.n Improvement Association for Bet- twayooecj. Only seven gentlemen, including the secretary, put in an appearance. Mr Pullan, of the Royal Oak Hotel, waa voted to the chair, the ovhers present being Meears R- Parry, J.P., J. p. Faiohney, W. E. Jones. C. F. Davey, < nd J. J. Riley, with the secjetary (Mr Pa-t-rv). Mr Pullan said that the v-er" small atbend- arsce that evening showed plainly that the rate- pa.ye.rç} did not consider that an Improvorrierht Association oould do Bettwsycocd anv good- He afraid' the people were under the impres- sion that the Association waa started with the idea of improving the village. Their idea was to improve the business, and tbeoneby put money in the pockets Of nine-tenths of the xatepayecs. Tfiw financial position of the Rtaepavors' Aseo- oiaticn fairly satdsfactoa—. The total amount in hand at the commencement was £4 lis 3d, and it was utterly impossible to effect great improvements without money. It was decided to purchase 1000 of Dr. book entitled "Bettwsyooed as a health resort" for distribution- Two oonoerts were held to bring in funds, and the proceeds of tie first amounted to £12 78 9d, and the second to £6 136 6d, in addition to subscriptions of a.bout 323. Tba expenses were very great. The books cost dB14 Is 8d. and after *aying all bills, including books, there wa, a deficit 0-: 139 Hid. Continuing, Mr Pullan said that all Improvement lati.oo.s must be supported either out of the rates or by voluntary sub- scription. It seemed to him that the ratepayers were not willing to support the movement- Mr R. Parrv said that but even for the Pen- maohno people the last ooueort would not have bn a financial success. Mr C. F- Davey, as the cm. ratepayer pre- sent who was not a member of the commtitee. Baid that he considered that the people who benefited and' lived outside the village should aiso support them. There was a feeling in Bet- tws that this waa an Advertising Association. He did not think there was any place in the United Kingdom 130. well known 86 their littåe village. Tne Association would do more good if it kept the visitors in Bettwsycoed- He had been speaking to the secretary of the Festiniog Band, who told ihim that for a small ffe they would play in Bettws durin the summer. HÚI sympathy was with the Association, and be was quite ready to support it. Mr Pullan remarked that there seemed to be sorm prej Jdioe at Bettwsycoed- It was gene- rally agreed that the oast season had not been good for tradesmen. The Association's 00. jeot was to trv and make things better. Bettws would never have been known but for adver- tisements, and the hotel proprietors had adver- tised the place thoroughly all ever the world. Alluding to motor cars he thought they made it anything but pleasant to those walking along the roads. He expressed1 disappointment at the very poor support given them by the rate- payers- The lack of public spirit in Bettws was a disgrace. Mr R. Parry said the apathv of the rate- pay are was vary strange considering they had bad such a bad season- Mr J. J. Rilev said that the complaints of the ratepayers had increased year by year for the last, three or four yeans. Mr Puilan If they have done badly during the last three or four years, they must hava made their fortunes a few years ago. or how do they live. It wa., ultimately decided to adjourn the meeting until Tuesday night, November 5th, at 7 o'clock in the evening, and in the meantime the committee would oanvaes the ratepayers with the view of getting t'hm to attend.

COUNTRY ROADS IN ABERGELE DISTRICT. At the monthly meeting of the St. Asaph (Denbigh) Bural District Council on Fridav the Clerk read lhe following letter from the Clerk to the Abergele Parish Council — <1 A of the Parish Council inspected to-day the biamber Wen o Penned Public Road and the rias Lcha to Moelfra Public Road, viz., the portion of Plas Uchu Road recently opened by your workmen and I was directed to write asking you to be good enough to bripg the matter forward at the Council meeting tomorrow (Friday). The Council would be glad if the District Council would repair the Siamber Wen Road from the point neat- the old iron ore mine to point where Mr Scott dug the trench across the road. and remove the soil oft: the portion ot the Plull Ucha to MoeHra Public lWad. which was opened up by the Council's workmen last month. The Sur- veyor. Mr Phillip Wiliiams, knows exactly the places in both instances. In weather the public cannot traverse them, and the Committee only ask that the roads be made fit to be used in aU weather by the pub:ic- Tite Chairman said the District Council never took up roads unless Parish Councils put them in a proper state of repair. Mr Sah:ib;iry Are they new The Chairman Yea, they have not been put on our list vet. Mr Roberts (Llwyni) strongly protested against such an actum. Hud thev rot put the Bylchau Road on the Ibt. antI why should Abergele, that paid so much of the rates. be treated like that? The Chairman I must consult. Mr Roberts on that point. We have only arranged to take over the Bvlohau Roud on the condition that it is put in a proper state I of repair (Hear, hear.) It was decided to give a reply to the Abergele Parish Council embodying the above conditions.

EHGS-ON-SEA TO LLAN- DUDNO. NEW TRAM-CAR SERVICE OPENED. A BUSY DAY. No useful purpose would be served by recalling the yioissitudes through which the Colwyn Bay- Llandudno light railway project has passed through since its inception. The one fact which interests tho general publio ab the present mo- ment is -that the scheme, or, at least, the better part of it, is now an accomplished fact. In so far aa, the tram service has not yet reached the town of Colwyn Bay, the under- taking is inoompleibe, but the cars are now run- ning at regular intervals between Rhos-on-Sea, at the west end of the Colwyn Bay distriot, and the Llandudno terminus, and there is' no gain- saying the satisfaction which this foot has caused amongst the communities affected. The service waa opened to the public on Satur- day, but, while the liveliest interest was taken in the event at both ends of the line, there vvas no semblance of a ceremonial to mark it; possibly this has been reserved for the more auspicious occasion when the scheme will be completed. THE FIRST CARS. The first couple of oars simultaneously left the two termini prompty at 9 a.m., and such was tho rush for accommodation that all seats were un- comfortably packed within a few seconds. At the Llandudno end the majority of the urban district oouncillors survived the scrum- mage, and jubilantly secured sitting room, while at the Rhos terminus there was an equally ex- oiting struggle amongst a orowd of peopler who included some of the Dest known residents in the district. The ringing of the car bells which signalised the start was soon, overwhelmed by the vociferous oheering of the passengers, and the handsome vehioles flew awav at a sound pace from opposite directions.- In due course, thay met about half way, and [Again there was some sturdy oheering from the ioceupanta of the respective cars. A TRIP. Biding my time till eleven o'clock (writes our Colwyn Bay representative), I was fortunate enough to avoid all the discomforts of "elbow- pMkLng;"aa th.e Americans express it. Mr J. Fred. Francis* vehicles are at the disposal of in- tending 'passengers from Colwyn Bay to Rhos, but I preferred to walk the distance in order to appreciate the more the delights of the surround- ing sceneify. Within less than fifteen minutes I reached the terminus, which lies about a hundred yards to the left of the Colwyn Bay Promenade and near the Cayley Arms Hotel. A party of intending passengers patiently awaited the next o&r-t'qe cars, it should be stated, run every half- hour—an3 I overheard a few eomments concern- ing the absence of a shelter, the need of which was felt,fl the more on account of the stiff north- M. ,—————————— .N westerly breeze prevailing. The trippers were, however, in the best of humour. "Give them a chanoe." remarked an elderly member of the group. We'll h^ve shelters and evwything else in good time- We ought to be satisfied that we have the oars at last." "Hear, hear," exclaimed the assembly. "There she is," oried a hatless youth,pointing in the direction of the Rhos Golf House. Within two minutes No. 14 pulled up in front of us. She was orowded with passengers, many of whom returned with us to Llandudno. SoonJ after 11 o'oloclc we began our journey. Aa I have already indicated, a sharp wind pr«- V £ wled, and for us it was a "head wind." The wires overhead whistled in various kevs, while that in contact with the conducting trolley sang a monotonous deep note as it merrily helped us on our way. In a twinkle we were quietly brought to a standstill opposite the company's huge oar shod near the Colwyn Bay Sewerage Works. Inside this spacious structure could be discerned ten or eleven counter-part3 of No. 14, all new, clean, handsome, and ready for work. The shed is, of course, utilised for repairing and cleaning purposes, aa well as a shelter for the tram-oars, and a small army of men were busily engaged in various ways. After picking up a few more passengers wa re- sumed tne journey, with Ihe see. forming a wide blue expanse on our right, the little village of Penrhynsido nestling under the shelter of the Litfclo Orme directly ahead, and a stretch of the beautiful vale of Mochdre and the distant heights of Snowdonia to our left. The Rho3-on-Sea Golf Club's headquarters was our next stopping place. The cars pass immedi- ately at the rear of the club house, and amongst our passengers were Several members of the club, who live at the Colwyn Bay end of the district. Then we came to the formidable Penrhyn Hill. Hore the cars mount a gradient of one in four- tsan, but No. 14 appeared to find no more diffi- culty in negotiating it than an ordinary stretch of the track. On the summit we were joined by a party of Penrhynside passengers bent on their shopping at Llandudno, and within five minutes they were in Mostyn-street. The mai jority of the party, however, retained their seats till we reaohed the terminus on the Conway shore, where we found the wind so strong that thai ootnducting, trolly was blown off tihe wire. The return journey was accomplished in twenty minutes—tolerably good time considering the stoppages. At the bottom of Penrhyn Hill we ha.docoa.sionto realise the enormous power of the brakes with which the cars are fitted. No. 14 was making her way down tho hill at a good paoe when, as we approached the bottom, the conducting trolley was once more dislodged from the wire by the wind. This necessitated a stop- page, and the car was promptly pulled up in about three-fourths its own length. CONSTRUCTION OF THE CARS. No. 14, which 's. of oourso, typical of all the company's oars, 18, I was officially informed, equipped with four eleotric motors of 30 hor6 power each, so that every vehicle has propelling power, equal to tiiat of 120 horses. It weighs fifteen tons, and affords ample seating accommo- dation for 40 passengers. It is admirably fur- nished throughout. Divided in two compart- ments, it provides room for an oqual number of smokers tnd non-smokers, the latter occupying the rear compartment. The wide seats whioh are fixed on either side of the oar are of cano- rotting, and so well fitted with springs that there 13 not the slightest inconvenience or discomfort causad by the vibration even when the cars are travelling at their greatest speed. The venti- lating arrangements are excellent, for not only is the oar encircled by fan-lights, which may be opened or closed at will, but all the windows are so fitted that they can be shot down into slots in the same way as those of a railway carriage door. In summer passengers will thus be able to travel in a practioally open car, enjoying all the benefits to be derived from a ride on the top of a. double-decked oa.r, while yet free from tho dangers attending the latter vehicles. At night time the cars are lighted by twelve electrio Dulb lamps suspended from the roof. Racks for light luggage are provided, and there ii an abundanoe of room for the ticket collector to walk between the passengers seated 011 either side of the oompartment without any danger to tender oorns or anything else. As I have already intimated, the brake power is enormous. This is provided by means of one very powerful electric brake and two hand brakes—all on the Westinghouse principle. In faot, the oars are splendidly fitted through- out, and, in their Midland-red, cream, and gold coats, they present a.n altogether handsome ap- pearance. It should be added that they have been sup- plied by Messrs Bruoo, Peebles and Co., who have Deen responsible for the whole contract, and their representative, Mr W. V. Waits, has been com- plimented on all hands upon their excellent con- struction. BRISK PUSINESS. The nature of the business carried out on Saturday will ba realised when it is stated that the conductor's book on No. 14 showed that ho lrgij than 197 five-penny tickets had bean issued on this ono car alone between 9 a.m. and 11.25 a. in. Tickets of lesser value, of which, of course. very many had been issued, aro not included in this number. The return fare between Llandudno and Rhos is ton ponce, and at present this applies to chil- dren M well as adults, but no doubt other e-r- rangememta will be made before long whereby school children will be able to travel at special rates, and other ohildien at balf-priec. THE COLWYN BAY EXTENSION. I made special inquiries conoerning the exten- sion of the lino to Colwyn Bay, and was assured that, the work—which will take but.three months to oompte-would be pushed forward without a mcment's delay as soon as a few minor points are settled between the company and the Board of Trade and local authorities. In any case, w the Colwyn Bay branoh will be in active opera- tion at the beginning of. next summer. Mr,W. H. Moorhouse. the manager of the hght railway, has had a wide and varied experience, and his geniality and good nature have alreadf won him y friends in the distriot. THB ILLUSTRATION IS FROM A PHOTO GRAPH OF THE FIRST CAR USED ON THE COMPANY'S LINE, SPECIALLY TAKEN ] -r FOR THE "PIONEER" BY MR RICKETTS, PHOTOGRAPHER, MOSTYN-STREET, LLANDUDNO. I

185 O. (From the Il North Wales Chroxiclo for October 26th, 1860.) ANGLESEY H UNT. The Comptroller hopes to be favoured with the Company of Friends and Support-ore, at the Will ams-Bulkeley Arm. Hotel, on Tuesday, 5th of Nov., 1850. P. WYNN YORK, Esq., Comptroller. MISS ERSKINE Lady Patroness. Capt. FITZGERALD, Deputy-Comptrolier. Ordinary on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thurs- day. Beaumaris, 23rd Oct., 1850.

GORSEDD AT PWLL YC ROC HON. We understand that a grand Gorsedd was held in the immediate vicinity of this pleasant mansion, on Saturday, wnen the Dowager Lady Erskine waa admitted to the degree of Ovate. Not the least agreeable portion cf the proceed- ings to the bards was a splendid banquet, of which they were invited to partake by the truly liberal and noble hostess. The bardio title of Lady Erskine is "Ifores Gwynedd." Miss Mary Erskine was a'so made an Ovate, her title being "Mair Glan Conway." Taihaiarn and Meurig Idris were present. ST. ASAPH BOARD OF GUARDIANS. The fortnightly meeting of this Board was held in the Board Room, on Thursday, tlhe 17th inst., before the Right Hon. Lord Moetyn, chajr- man; and the following Guardians:—A. Watts, Esq., Abergele; the Rev. R. J. Roberts and Mr W. Parry Denbigh; Mr Jackson, Llan- sannan; W. Shipley Conway, Esq., ex-officio; the Rev. Lewis Lewis, St. Asaph; Mr Jdhn Hughes, LUnddulaa; Mr Wynne, Melidenj Mr Robert Jones, Rhyi; Thomas Sleight. Esq., Dyserth; Mr Edward Owen, Llanfairtalhaiarn. The Clerk having read the minutes of the last Board, which were confirmed, his Lordship read the chaplain's report, which was favourable to the general improvement of tho boys and girls, aa well as of the behaviour of all the men and women in the House.

THE CARNARVON RAILWAY. We understand that there is a prospect of this work of utility being proceeded with at no re- mote period. Mr Munt, the engineer, is in the neighbourhood; but the arrangements are still uncertain regarding some portions of the land through which the lino will have to pass, and much is dependent upon them. The promoters cannot determine what they will do until the owners or occupiers of the property in question can be settled with, bint they are few in number, and, it is to be hoped, will soon be brought to terms.

FINAL OPENING AND TESTING OF THE BRITTANIA BRIDGE. The testing of the new line of tubes for the down line from London to Dublin, took place on Saturday morning last. Early in the morning Capt,3.in J. T. A. Simmons, R.E., in conjunction with the engineers, instituted a long series of experinMBts. the first of which consisted in pass- ing two locomotive engines through the tube, and resting tueni at. intervals in the centre of the sections. At nine o'clock a train or 28 waggons and two locomotives, with 217 tons 15 owt. of coal, making, a total weight of 279 tons 15 ewtc., was drawn into all four of tha tubes, tho doflections being carefully noted. Those deflections wero aseertairwd, imder this load, to bo exactly three- fourths at an fttch for the largo tubes and 5.32 of an inch for tho small tub.v.. After repetitions of these experimental ordeals, which occupied sev- eral hours, the train of 280 tons with its two locomotives was taken out about a mile distant from the tubes, and then shot through with the greatest attainable rapidity, and the result was that the deflection at this immense velocity of load was sensibly less in the way of undulation than when the load was allowed to remain at rest on the tube. The permanent public opening took plaoe on Monday. Preparations are being made for oovering the tubes with a light arched roof of galvanized tinned-iron, for which purpose 66,000 square feet will be required.

BIRTH. 19th inst., at the Vicarage, Llanwnog, the wife of Owen Davies Tudor, Esq., of a daughter. MARRIAGE. 25th inst., in Bangor Cathedral, by the Rev. D. Evans, Mr Cadwaladr Jones, eldest son of Mr Iloury Jones, tailor, to Anne, oldest daughter of Mr Wm. Williams, slater, both of Bangor. DEATHS. 18th tnat.. at her residence, in Alfred-place, Aberystwyth, aged 80, Mrs Julian, relict of Mr Wm. Julian, master mariner. 22nd inst., at Aberpwll, in the 90th year of her age, Mrs Grace Rowland, widow, formerly of Caerhoori, near Bangor.

FOOTBALL. (Continuation from Pages 4 and 5.) LLANDUDNO CORINTHIANS v. COLWYN BAY WEDNESDAYS. TWO POINTS FOR THE CORINTHIANS. (By "Linesman- ) Yesterday (Wednesday) afternoon an inter- esting match was witnessed at Liandudno, when tlhe Llandudno Corinthians met tile Colwyn Bay Wed'nesdayf* in toiftlmant of a North Wales Wednesday League fixture. The weather was fine, but only a me-re liandful oi spectators tuirned up- The teams were as follows:- Llandudno Corinthians Thomas. goal; Da- vice, Fred. Jones, baoks; D. D. Williams, Barkeir, J. Pony, half backs; Francis, Brooks, Chase, J. O. Roberts, and Llewelyn Davies, f orw arcle. Cohvyn Bay Wednesdays: Ellis, goal; R. Maurioe, Marlow, baoks; «• Roberts, Johnson, Griffrt/h, hah-books; T. O. Jones, J. Pugh, G. H. Wiliiaioj, O. T. Jones, and T. Richarcbon, forwards- Referee: Mr J. H. Vincent, Llandudno. Ibe first ha.Lf opened with an attack by -be homesters.. but the Bayites managed to clear. Tho homesoers were not to be denied, and again the visiting defence W:i1S severely tried- TKvioa tlhe ball struck the crossbar, and re- boaiwied into play, and Clhaee, looting the re- bound. gave tne homesters a goal. This they strove friard to maintain, but after a pretty piece of footwork, O. T. Jones equalised. Encouraged by this soicoess the homest-ors pressed vigorounly, and Barker, after a fine aprint down the field, netted' the leather with a stinger, which beat Ellis completely- For t,h.ø remainder of the first half, nlay of the ding don.g character, and half-time arrived with the homesters leading by one goal. The Corinthians opened the second half with aspirit-ed attack on t.he Wednesday citadel, and tho home right wing s,ent in a splendid oemhro, which was cleared. Tho play wivj still keen and interesting, and 0. T- Jones managed to equalise for the visitors. Llewelyn Davies was in fine form, a.nd the visiting defence might have marked him mOTe. As it was, they let him have too many opportunities, with the re suit that twice clIurLng the aecond half he found the net, gi ving Ellis no chance of Baving. The visitors were now penned in their own quarters. and during the eeooud half did not croee the lino more tlhan upon three oooasiono- Timra anrivgd with the scone otan-ling 1 Llandudno Corinthians, 4; Colwyn Bay Wed- nesdays, 2. irbero is no cjk»ubt that the Corinthians wero the better eleven- They were in better form than they have yet been this season. Mr Fred. Jonoes did fcbam yecunaa service.

BANGOR WEDNESDAYS v. LLAN- DUDNO CELTS. The Bangor Wednesdays met Llandudno Celts in a friendly eooounter on the Bangor football field yesterday (Wednesday). c Whilst the homesters turned out a representa- I tiv3 eleven, the Celts were unfortunately but I poorly represented, Jack Lunt, Marsh, and other 4 strong players being absent. At the outset the I game gave promise of a good tussle, but after young Williams, the Celts' tricky centre, had notted a goal in grand style, Bangor assumed 4 the aggressive, and had matters pretty much I their own way. In the earlier stagos of the play the visiting defence did some good work, but by the time the home3ters had scored three j goals tiha whole team gave tho game up for lost, 1 and became absolutely disoonoertod. The Wednesdays' forwards played an excellent I open and quick game, and displayed good combi- j nation. The backs and halves were too safe for f their opponents, and the goal-keel)er-well, he < looked like taking oold, as he had so little to f do. Had the Celts put on the same team that beat the Llandudno Corinthians a little while é back one might have seen a good game. As it was, the final score read:- Bangor, 11; Celts, 1. é

BANGOR NORMAL COLLEGE V. CHESTER TRAINING COLLEGE. é This match was played at Bangor on Saturday. j The Chester men simply swamped the locals, and ran out winners by nine goals to nil. ) —————————————————*—————————

DEATH OF MR HOWES ROBERTS, ST. ASAPH. 1 < We regret to announce the death of Mr T. I Howes Roberts, which took place at his residence, St. Asaph, on Tuesday. The deceased was 61 years of age, and was well known and highly respected in the Vale of Clwyd. For about 20 ypars he was a member of the St. Asaph Board of Guardians, and had filled both the chair and the vioe-chair, as well as being chairman of the 1 Rural District Council. For throe years he was not an elected representative, but the Board realising his sterling merit as a public man oo- I opted him to the vice-chair, while the Rural Dis- i trict Council appointed him chairman during that t period. He was a strong Conservative, but at times took an independent course of action, and declined when olected as a public representative ] to be tied by party bonds, and no doubt in a Conservative district like St. Asaph this was not I always relished. He had filled the offioos of t president of t.he Conservative Club, churchwar- i den, and governor of the County School. Mr f Howes Roberts had been called to the bar, but ( did not practice,, although his legal knowledge a was always at the service of the bodies on which he sat. His wife died some six months ago, and l since that time the deceased appeared broken in t health. Though his friends tried to assure him ( that he would recover he was quite resigned, and looked for the end. In many ways his death is a I sevoro loss to St. Asaph. Many in the district I will remember hia connection with the Old Rhyl I Water Company, and it was partly through his < efforts that the company made such an excellent < "bargain," greatly to tho advantage of the share- < holders, with the Rhyl Council. The funeral took place at noon to-day..

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COLWYN BAY Y.M.C.A. ANNUAL GATHERING. THE SECRETARY'S INTERESTING REPORT. The annual gathering of members and friends of the Colwyn Bay Y.M.O.A. was held in the Publio Hall, on Thursday evening, whea there was a good attendance. The tirst portion of the evening was spent in a social manner, ret reanments being provided by the ladies' Auxiliary Committee,' oon&isting of Mrs Jonnson, Mrs Cole, Mra Alley, Miss Davioa, Miss E. Brown, Miss F. Brown, Miss Macdonald, Miss A. ii leconer, and Miss Greenfield. This was followed by a public meeting, when the president, Mr David Gamble, J.P., took ttio chair; He waa accompanied on the platform by the speakers, JDr, Eraser, Carnarvon, and Mr John Owens, Chester, as woll &g the following gentlemen: The Revs, Canon H. Robots, Johfi Edwards, Woo. Hughes, Dr. Lloyd Roberts, Di1, Auttall, Messra W. H. Pritohard, S&m. Joned, H, R. Pitillipst, and J. W. A damson. The hymn "All Hail tne jfower of Jesu's Name" was aung by the assembly, and Was fol. lowed by a prayer, ofiered u.p by tho Roy, Joha Edwards Ttio tit. Paul's Juvenile Choir, under the leadership gt. Mr Tod Evans, sang the chorus, "Hail, Haib" THE CHAIRMAN ON THE ADVANTAGES OF THE ASSOCIATION. The Chairman (Mr David Gamble) said it gave him grea.t pleasure to preside at that meeting, He ha.d iioped there would have been more young mert present who were not members of the Asso- ciation, as it might have induced them to Join the Association. There were a great many ex- panses atiaehed to an Association of that kind, whioh would not be increased if the membership doubled or quadrupled, but it would put the Association in a better finanoial position. There were a great many advantages offered to young mon who were a-ssooiated with the Y.M.C.A. They found homes for them in strange places, and there were all sorts of amusements and en- t-ertainment.s provided during different periods of the year. He also pointed out that tha b&n«fit;8 were not confined to this country. He beliavod the Y.M.C.A. in America was in an even otroiigor position than in England. tie closed by uifgiiig that tihe membership of the Y.M.C.A, in Colwyn Bay should be increased (hear, h&ar). At this stage, Miss Mryn Wood ?6iidef6fl a solo in -so excellent a manner that aha was obliged bo accede to a recall. SECRETARY'S REPORT. Mr S. Johnston, the secretary, presented tho annual raport, but at tho outsst he read letters of apology for non-attendanco from Mr J, Her- bert Roberts, M.P., Capt. Crcsfield. and several members of. the Colwyn Bay Urban Distriot Dounoil. Proceeding, ho said: The fifth year of the Col- wyn Bay Y.M.C.A. haa been in some ways a disappointing period. Undoubtedly, good work baa been done, and young mon have been helped in various ways; but there haa not boen that progress and expansion that many were antici- pating. Apparently the benefits and far-reachmg utilility of such an Association haa yet to be realised. It is hoped the following brief report may lead those who are interested to more loyally support the work, and influenoe others to come to the aid of those who now are somewhat heavily burdened with the responsibility. Tho commit, tee would thank the friends who have 10 faith- fully supported the work the praotioal express* siona of sympathy evinced by oertain b&8 been marked with keen appreciation. Ths As- looiation sustained a great lQss in the deoeflM of Its first president, the Rev. J. <1. Haworth, He had from timo to time contributed moat liberally Lo tho funds, and had always been a true friend to the Association.. It was a matter of considerable anxiety as to whom the Association should choose to occupy the position in his succession. The unanimous rhoice was a gentleman well-known in the locality, i near neighbour and friend of the lat^ president, ind one held high in publio esteem—Mr David 3-amble, the Association's present president (ap- jiause-. The choice was well made; already, Mr gamble and his worthy wife have exhibited ih a irerv practical and gracious way their interest in -he welfare of the Association. In the excellent oading-room of the Association, there hangs a ife-like portrait of the former president, tho tih of Mrs Haworth. This memento la ^io-hlv D-rized by tho members, and for many a k-eL mention wiil be made of the liberality and ^ear me nr> of him who was ao true friend to y^ng n«'n Colwyn Bay- Duir- the first ha la <A the Associations year leveral loohnrea were arranged, and without |X- ;epfcuon had boen of ainrnt interring ami m- r,native character- The ihearty —V"° fUsociatiom aooorded to Dr. Nuittall, ild Jones, and Mr Jaokson lor tne great eer- trice Uhey rendered in tnis direction were.well Tierited. The lecture by Mr W Herbert &urn- x>nVn old' Y.M-C-A. man) on "i^nquak^ rivon in the Pavilion, proved a suooesa in.every A concert, arraoged wmi ttie idea of raising funds for the purchase of a piano for ise m the rooma, waa not a financial ^'v- £ ess ih» wrfl very muoh to b0 regret ted, lor such an ■nsiriwnent is sorely neeaed. Debating Society ihud a vary su-cw^ful :>roni October to March. A variety of subjects vas dealt with, and some excellent papers were read The weekly meetings of this Society ttJracloo a goodly number at non-members, and too oourt&sy of. several well-known men m ren- ienng assistance m this branch of ttu.; VOla- ;aon'iS work was Jmuon appreciated- :The Bible Study Uaas cnuffing the winter nontihs has, on tne whole, be on well attended- Members nave been considerably helped in ■k>npture knowledge, and tne tellow&nip ,» nen from varum* onurohCf, .n the d^mct iaa been a aouroe of mutih benefit. Mr Adam K>a has tihown himseli a very apt leiwi'er. and us conduct of t,be oiasa has been moat aooentable. ^h^boen a matter of reg.ret that.the prayer nee tan# ha« not been better attended. Tne pleasant Sunday evening gatherings nave bean held afteir (Ivltbrwi sarvi-to hours hrou-ghout tho winter. A brief address has xwn given on eaoh oooasion. jLhe at her l rigs aavo evidently been thorou-ghi- popular, the looms at timea being unoonafoirta bly crowded. Ibe Y-M-C-A. lamoles, sometime3 on a NVed- ididiay, fioimetinaes on a Saturqby, have been iaken by members and fa'iendp; mar mteroat- mg amd helpful oonvorfiations havo, been held is the parties have journej-ed through the lanca ).r QY-eir tho hill toq,3. S.ome 01 tne members lave shown themselves to be excellent workers. The Y.M.C.A. oyobeta met early in tho spring ind mapped out some twenty runs, but owing .0 incdement weatiher have bad to cancel most )f the pnojeoted toura- A RIFLE CLUB ias been formed, tho members using a B.B.A. lir rifle of the pattern approved by l.o!'(f Ro- berts- Two matches have been arranged, and >n eaoh occasion tihe Y.M.C.A. team was suc- )qæ{ul in m'oking the higibest score. Several rbeaa and diraug'ntg matdhe3 have been entered ipon, amongst Aasooiation members and ivith other olu-bd. The Association has boon noire euooessfuj with chess than with draught*. k 6lass for the study of Esperanto was formed, >ut only non-memljera ent-ored- A physical culture c'asa was for a few weeks n existence, but owing to difficulty in .securing i nighrt emitablo it had' to be dropped- The leoretory in .the oaxly part of August proceeded to Scarborough in order to take part in Y.M.C.A. work amongst the volunteers and io* garth Wales and Border Counties Brigade cmae 4500 strong), wihii&t under training in c«wrm. Tiie value of this particular pihaae of work cannot ba overestinxated- It ia keenly appreoiftoed by botn omoeru and men- It h<as n the Association's pleasure through the &aoretary, to writo lei tens of introduction, and- to give reuereaoea for not only oeveral of its peepers, but for other youngr men who have b known to members- This system of in- tercommumcation between Y.M.C.A.'a. the Nyi4 world Qv-eor is one feature of tha work which of ita&li ehouid appeal vrey et.rongly to tho interested in the welfare ot young men. It ie also (gratifying to be able to s/tate that many of the young men who have removed from Colwyn Bay ISIOOm to appreciate being able to keep in tjoucih with the local branch- The sale of work hedd in September did not realise the amount aimed at; ihia waa regrettable, aa it jneanfc that. the Aseociatiion was not abile, as 11, past yeara, to present a oleaar balance sheet- Ind haadty than.va of the Association are in- deed 4»u.a to those good friends who did 60 ioy- ally ftnd enthusiastically support the effort, luolubsis of the auxiliary Itiavo rende"d tr^roi^ghout tho \-rnx admirable ee»rvictho diffi- 19 to find language sufficiently appropriate to OmPreP5 tao gTatitude O the eaooiation. lilhe wailiicg-nesj, and frequently the eagernetss of tI.\e auxulAly to help the cause wag been moijt g'-ratuyi-nig, the practical sympathy exhibited has g'-ratuyi-nig, th« practical ajmpu-tJiy exhibited has P»»ii a source cf encouragement. Varioua con- tawooQB have been ait ^naied by memberQ dur- ICs tho yea^r. Unfortunately xnembeo: wtus RWo to flooompajiy the seonetajy on the oxaeioa 01 wis J>ntisih Conference at Belfast in tho month of June, eo he waa the sole repredenta- tlve. Several gifltB of boolcs, magaziaes and newspapers have been hanaod to the peonata-ry. Members inave appreciated iiheso kindly acts- 4 ue Association has reosived from the trustees of the recent Navvy Mission—Miss E. Hovey and Mr Whitehouse-a very acceptable donation, comprised of a cheque for the balance left on hand after all the liabilities of the mission had been met, fiJid certain articles of furniture and utensils. This gift came at a most opportuno time, and was much appreciated. The press of Colwyn Bay and district are cordially thanked tor frequent references to the Association's do- ings, as also for the gratia copies of the news- papers. The officers, the members, and the se- cretary, all, desire to thank the friends for the various encouragements given to them in the car- rying out of this ever-incroaaingly important work. lhey trust to receive a continuance of support, and would feel grateful for co-oporation m securing fresh interest (hear, hear). A quaa-tette was rendered by Messrs David and «^ber and the Misses Greenfield, entitled "My Old Kentucky Home." GREETINGS FROM CHESTER. Mr John Owen, who was heartily reooired, brought greetings from the Chester Y.M.C.A., Mr John Owen, who was heartily reooired, brought greetings from the Chester Y.M.C.A., and delivered an address, in whioh he referred to the annual report presented by the secretary, xhere were, he said, one or two featuree of the report whioh ho had made mental notes of, and which he would bring before his Association at Chester, with the view of adopting similar fea- tures in connection with tha Y.M.C.A. there. There were two great ideas in connection with the Y.M.C.A. work, one was to bring about Christian unity. The Y.M.C.A. offered common giound where the members of the various church- es oouict meet and discuss various subjects to their mutual advantage. There was another element which was exemplified by the work done by the Y.M.C.A., in connection with the Volun- teer encampments. As an old Volunteer, he knew of the great danger which young Volun- teers were exposed to in camp, and the Y.M.C.A. had done splendid work in safeguarding young Volunteers while undergoing training. He re- ferred to the fact that the Y.M.C.A. was the only religious institution permitted to enter Japan, and he referred to the good work it waB doing there. There was a great deal of energy lost by the deviation of work, and he urged young men to specialise in some particular branch of Christian work. He pointed out that Turner had written poetry as well as painting pictures, but it was by his pictures that he was known, because he had specialised in painting. Ho went on to refer to the disadvantages that young men experienced 50 years ago, owing to the scepticism which was then prevalent in regard to Christian- ity. The scientists of those days were largely responsible for this scepticism, but in recent years scientists tended towards the Christian teaching. To-day science might be regarded as a hand- maid of rather than an opponent to religion. In this connection the speaker paid a tribute to the work of Sir Oliver Lodge. He next pointed to the presence on the platform of Dr. Fraser, whom he was glad to meet. On the suggestion of the General Secretary (Mr Johnson), the members present sent greetings to the Chester Y.M.C.A. This was followed by a violin solo by Mr A. E. Wright, a member of the local Association. A DUTY TO OBEY. Dr. Fraser said he was very glad to bo present, and remind them of the last message of their Saviour King, "Go ye unto all the world, and preach the Gospel to every creature," and he ventured in the name of the Saviour to ask if there was anyone present who would venture into the unknown, trusting in Jesus, to carry the good news they heard so often, to lighten the darkness of those who sat in darkness. He then referred to the statement made that there are 66,000 heathen people dying every day without having heard of Christ. That meant something like half the population of Denbighshire. He went on to say he was afraid Christ's last com- mand, "Go yo into all the world, etc. had lost its power to a great extent, but when Christ came again, and asked, "Why did you not go?" what answer would they have to give? That thought had shown him very clearly that it was his duty to obey. He had always had a desire to go into the mission field, but he wanted to go at his own expense. Recently, however, it had been shown to him that this was only pride, and he and his wife resolved to venture out into the foreign field, trusting in the Saviour entirely. Mr Sam Jones, chairman of the committee, pro- posed a. hearty vote of thanks to the speakers. Mr A damson seconded, and on being put to the meeting, the motion was carried with enthusiasm.

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ST. ASAPH PARISH COUNCIL* SUGGESTED ISOLATION HOSPITAL, < The monthly meeting of the St. Asaph Farieh (boa. oil vvm held' on tooaaay, when there were present. :-A Mr H. A, Oiezver {cumrima), Dr. Dimes. oCeeax Lothian, iiobort Jones, Chug. Mansbricige. W- Q Bo| ertg, J, 0- Jonee, J. Kmrys joaes, J'. Wynne DuxkO, 3. iS. trice, and the ciern (Mr W. O. Wuuamej. isEAT3 ON THE HIGHWAT. The Clerk reported that the Aural District Council had granted permission for the placing ot seats on tfei side ot the Highway; subject to tne approval 01 tfea sites by the Surveyor. The Ohairman did not think that it was dedrabc" to place the seats out aunug the winter, acd it was agreed that the wcrx bs deferred until April. HALF-YE-A,IeLf PRNCSPT. The OounCU passed a precept tor 4915 on the Over- seers to meet uie exper^ea ot the Panah. Gooncu stor- ing the ensuing half-year. THJE PKOPOSfio) SCAVENGING SYSTEM. A communication was received from the Runt ENw trict Council as to the necessity pf BdojttiaEg a scavenging system tor the district. Tha matter bad been brought, forward by the Medical OAccr ot UsAith. Xhe Parisu Council was as&esA to Stre is expression of opioid*, ei t-ho BursU district Ouuii«ail proposed to disouss tste matter at its asst meotiug, Mr Robert fortes stated that he hart d tho ra&Uftf with lir Mrk Ctofcs and Or. m to what wtte done at bianduuiaa, wbom 4& it", h house ByfetetA ot .1\ging VM4 in t £ » watted stood trsnv the Medical oiaeef t.L4&t tt. jrfacee. in St., A«aph where tht claw had I)A 1ttiI. or rtmmd for two YN, Air hyfrh ifi.il tQnt!íÙN<1 that cray havaehclder sbmxM bs rejp&ugibk fur <>t Ills to rubbish. Mr W. 0. Koboi t-s; S'ha tua.tilorda shouid outta tttceaa do It. Mr Wynne Davies explained the pASifca el- tho Council M to the whole of the ctst-rtet paytos fcsar it&e. removal of rubbish. The Rural Dwtriet. fJQådl. via the approval of the l^otsal tSoTemsawitt Beaafd make a special cliarga on the whote picish wfeteh bad adopted tae order. Mr Lothian did not consider that it Wis ffejp w reasonable that in a place life St. Ashpit OL-ty- zhcaM make a mte. There < v-jrv, no hirf a C&rd-to 4twi eooM easily make usa ot the ashes; .He. ro=kd&ftd thaJI, at wauld be a gfieat .);:¡.¡;b. rw- assthiasr. Mr Pries said that Si, Asaph waa a.i tCsaEiMudRiav which was congested. There wsi* ptertyr et wiitlst ia Kt. Asaph. It was decided on the Exotica ef the tlæ.I2I" t/¡). write to the Rural District Cauaflt asking what WBM their powers, and whether they cottid cmpfA- tsaaattft to remove their own rubbish. THE BATKABIiB FALUB OF ST. ASAJm. Tho Clerk reported that the Cteantjr it bad revised the county rating; hasi-i. ted Mia sum. upon, which the rate was based in tukam he rateable, and £ 5,974 From c<sturna 1950, the rateable v^lue was ai)A au-i bt aeafifisaite 48,143. He thought that the eiiiy wttn, irasy M"17 assessed, and they appeared to hij tn a fajj foifcan position than fivo years ajo, the r:Afi_bIec xatua bal- iDg increased since .&htJ1. A resolution adopting the basis Eroa canifci. PROPOSED ISOLATION HOSPITAEk. The members freely discussed the (uraestioa of gm viding an isolation hospital, the mafctei' being: brongM, up on a motion by the Chairman, who said that he ha4 been approached by several infiaeatial ratepayers aa ItQ. the taking of steps t3 prevent tho repeated ontbrsaSs of scarlet fever, which interfered with mneø sjxd which also closed the schools. lit waa felt, ttntt tI an isolation hospital was provided, that they owld ta a great measure do coinething to stop the spread Itl the disease. Of oourae it wu a thins they could cto) themselves if they cared to approach the Local Governi- ment Board. They had had scarlet fever about th:lt place for two years, and it would not be damped; aut until they had an isolation hospital. Mr Lothian: Cannot it be stamped cut aaw without an isolation hospital t The Chainnan: No. In the ease of a small house it is impossible, as one person catches ii from another. Mr Robert Jones also spoke very strongly in favour of an isolation hospital. He thought they talk less of the rates and more of the health of the pIac Mr Wynne Davies said that when they had a eaM of fever in the house they wero treated something Eike lepers and ostracised. It was not only personal com- forts which were interfered with, but business was also- seriously affected. The Rural District Council had under their consideration the question of an isolation hospital, and if a resolution was passed by the Parish Council it would strengthen their hands. II would be a charge on the whole district and not on the Parish of St. Asaph alone. It would, he waa cut. be a saving to the rates in the lonjj run. Mr Lothian expressed the opinion that if the draimt were looked after there wouid be less fever. Dr Davies explained that scarlet fever was a spectflff disease, and was not caused by bad drains, altnocsh that might have a predisposing cause. It was decided to call the attention of the Rural District Council to the necessity of providing an isola- tion hospital for the district. THE ACCOUNTS). The Clerk submitted the audited accounts, and 8tt Wynne Davies stated that the auditor told him that the accounts were in an excellent state, and that the Council were to be congratulated thereon.

ABERGELE GKOWS. (By "CoctereL") This world is tuii oi liiuaour, and LtrmorcniJ sitiuations (unfilled) crop up at every tarn, t ot instance, take tne humour ipaoncuc humour, alas i) of me—myself—writing: "Abargele Crows." it's really enouga to make a. oat laugn or aa angel weep; really it is. I can quite lorgive my many friends "pulling my leg*' occasionally at this more tiiougnt ot SUëll a ludicrous situation. « Unintentional humour, in my opinion, rankta first of any. A man wont into a looal station*- or's the otner day, and the following dialogue took place:— Customer: "1 want a hair-brush." Shopkeeper: Yes, sir. A gentleman's?" Customer; "No, it's for mysaii Youngsters have a knack of saying funnW things quite unintentionally. Two yout-ha com- menting outside a butcher's shop on the v4 sheep were killed were very amusing. First Boy: "How do they stick sheep!" Second Boy: "They knock them on the bead and stun them; then they stick them, and when they oome to their senses tney are dead I • • It • Even referees axe funny at times. A secre- tary of, a football team wrote last week to a referee, and asked him if he would oonsent to offioiate on the following Wednesday. The socrotary, who at t.his season is necessarily busy, forgot to put the word "plaase" to the request (quite an oversight and unintentional). Thia raised the anger of the mighty one, and his an- swer to the mioresaid secretary took the form of a piece of pootry, the rhyme of which ended in "Bees" and "pleaso." As a poet (?) I can claim to be an authority, and an oxcellent adjudicator of poeme, and I vow that it made me turn quite oold to read the six or seven lines composing that "poem." It sounded like dragging a cart over a newly-made road. < & I knew a policeman once who had such big feet that the authorities would not g-cant him a vote, because they didn't know what Parliamentary division ho belonged to. This was hard lines on the poor bobby. But why didn't they give him two votes, and so be certain? # There are many other flashas of wit and humour knocking about which would bo worth collecting. i. < < or course, you will now be saying to your- self, "I suppose we shall have a poem on humorous situations or some other witty subject." but I'm sorry I cannot oblige you, as I don't really feel humorous a bit myself. In fact, the humorous side of life hasn't como into view with me yet, and you will therefore have to wait until it does. But if you will have a poem, well and good. I'm obliging if I'm not humorous. I'll give a poem next week! How's that for hu-moar I