The Welsh Coast Pioneer and Review for North Cambria

COLWYN BAY VISITORS. PWLLTCR OCHAX HOTEL. J. S. Littlewood, Esq., resident. Miss Litflowood, do. Miss Vaoher, London. Miss Whitehead, do. Mins h. B. Donglas, do. A. Iliggins, London. H. Percival Wiltiame, Esq., Urmston, Miss Williams, Southport. L. A. Williams, Esq., Manchester, W. V. Williams, Esq., do. AV. Forsyth, E?q., Oldham. Mrs Forsyth, du. Mrs Bamford, do. Miss Bamford and maid, do. G. Westen-riarp, Esq., Knutsford. Miss Westendarp, do. Mi8 Harrison, Liverpool. J. D. Williams, Esq., Manchester., Mrs Williaun-, (b. Mis3 Bowker, do. M rs Muir. Liverpool. I Mrs Averill, Macclesfield. Mrs R J. Holdsworth, Bolton. Mrs Harold Waddington, do. U. Esq., Stockport. Mrs Nelstrop, do. Miss E. Wright, Manchester. Mrs Carson Clarke, Manchester. Dr A. C. Clarko, do. Miss Bcgg, Edinburgh. J. Ilinmers, Esq., Birkdale. „ Mrs Hinmers, do. Master J. Hinmers, do. H. Waddington, Esq., Bolti;n. t • R. Holds worth, Esq., Bolton. E. C. Williams, Esq., Bramhall. Mrs Wi!lia:n8, do. A. J. Crawford, Esq., Liverpool. Mrs Crawford, do. Mrs A. H. Crawford, Edinburgh. J. L. R. Crawford, Esq., 'Liverpool. Lieut.-General Sir Henry Moore, Westmoreland. E. Oliver, Eaq., Manchester. W. Renshaw, Esq., do. jltrs Kenshaw, do. T. Lund, Esq., Bradford. F. W. Dixon, Esq., Soutliport. Mrs Dixon, do. W. Hawkins, Esq., Manchester. Mrs Bailey, Manchester. IMPERIAL HOTEL. C. Walgate, Esq., Hull. G. Porter, Esq., London. A. Leigh, Birmingham. N L. Brinson, Esq., London. J. Durant, Esq.. Bristol. 'L. Robinson, Esq., Cheltenham. E. Walker, Esq., Manchester. 1: K. Jones, Esq., Liverpool. J. Houghton, Esq., London. R. Owen, Esq., Liverpool. R. Johns, Esq., London. A. Harris, Esq., Wellington. It. E. Jone3, Esq., Birmingham. C. Howarth, Esq., Leeds. J. Kenilworth, Esq., Nottingham. F. Weils, Ashtcii-under-Lyne. A. Robertson, Esq., Glasgow. Thus. Waters, Esq., Glasgow. Anthony Thomas, Esq., Manchester. M. Golberg, Esq., Manchester. D. Collier, Esq., Liverpool. T. K. Fox, Esq., Liverpool. L. Stephenson, Esq., Lincoln. O. Bryant. Esq., .Sheffield. T. P. Willis, Manchester. COLWYN BAY HOTEL. W. Whitehead, Esq., Manchester. T. Howe, Esq., Manchester. Col. Drury, 'larporley. E. W. Bunting, Esq., Accrington. Miss England, London. Stewart Brown, Esq., LiverpooL W. Barritt, Esq., Heywood. J. Barritt, Esq., Heywood. Miss Barritt, Heywood. Canon R. Matthew, Wigan. Mrs Matthew, Wigan. J. Whiteley, Esq., Huddersfield. Mrs Wliiteley, Huddersfield. Broom, Esq., St. Helens. Mrs Broom and friends, St. Helens. Wm. J. Elliott, Esq., Chester. A. Ilopwood. Esq., Whaley Bridge. Eric Rigg, Esq., Bowdon. W. Berry, Esq., Cheadle Hulme. F. Berry, Esq., Cheadle Hulme. Mrs Walmslev, Southport. Miss Walmsley, Southport. Miss Marsh. HOTEL METROPOLE. Dr Horstieid, Newcastle-on-Tyne. Dr R. A. Slater, Neweastle-on-Tyne. F. Jones, Esq., Liverpool. J. Tuid, Esq., LiverpooL George Wheeldon, Esq., Sale. Mrs Wheeldon, Sale. Miss D. Wheeldon, Sale. J. Hutton, Esq., Bradford. Mrs Hutton, Bradford. Master Hutton, Bradford. B. Ashworth, Esq., Manchester, F. Bennett, Loughborough. A. Baker, Esq., Birmingliam. W. Kay, Esq.. Chester. J. Walsh, Esq., London. J. Hayman, Esq., Manchester. Major T. A. Jones, Manchester. LOCKYER'S PRIVATE HOTEL. Mr and Mri Wool, Coggleshall. Mr and Mrs McCandlors, Blackpool. Mr and Mrs Sol land, Manchester. Mis.3 Sclland, do. M.s Roberts, Liverpool. Miss Hall, Birmingham. Mr Elliott, Manchester. Mr3 Hcaton, Bradford. Mrs and Miss Furnival, Sheffield. J Mr and Mrs Gregg. Buxton. Miss Williamson, do. Miss Sadler, do. Mrs Timmis, Crosby. Master Leslie Timmis, do.

SERIOUS CHARGE AGAINST A LLANDUDNO DRIVER. ALLEGED ATTEMPTED ASSAULT. At a special police court at Llandudno, on Saturday, before Dr. Dalton and Mr J. Adey Wells, Robert McMullan, a cabdriver, Penrhyn- side, was charged with an attempted assault on a girl under 16 years of age, named Elsie Timewell of 56, Mostyn-strcet, Llandudno. Inspector Owen prosecuted on behalf of the police. Elsw Timewell, who staled that she would be 16 years of age on March 12th next, said that on Friday afternoon she met the defendant in Lloyd-street-, and ho told her that a lady wanted to see her round the corner. He then took hold oi Jur shoulders and pushed her into a cab which was standing near, and closed the door. He then drove off up Chapel-street very quickly, and eventually pulled up behind the Council Hospi- tal wall, got off the box, and entered the cab. At that time two workmen passed, and defendant put a rug over her face, and after the men had passed defendant, it was alleged, attempted to as- saulb her. A man, who was looking over the wall, jumped into the road, and told the defen- dant that he ought to be ashamed of himself. The man held the horse's head and another went to the hospital and telephoned for the police. John Richard Mitchell, caretaker at the hos- pital, said he passed the cab on his way home and being suspicious he returned to the place. Defendant said he was waiting for some one from the hospital, but witness went to the hospital and found that that was not the case. Placing a ladder against the wall he looked over into the cab and called out to the defendant that he ought to be ashamed of himself. Witness after- wards telephoned for the police. Further evidence was given by William Ed. Williams, plumber, and Inspector Owen, who stated that he took the defendant into custody, and in reply to the charge defendant said, "Oh, don't charge me with that; it is a very serious offence." Defendant said he was with his cab in Chapel- street when the girl put her hand up to him. He had promised her a drive previously, 80 he thought he would fulfill his promise and give her a drive. When in Maes Du-road he went into the carriage to light his pipe, and the girl, he alleged, kept blowing the matches out, and when the men were passing she pulled the rug over her head. He had known her for over four months. Defendant was committed for trial to the Car- narvonshire Assizes, bail being allowed, himself in JB50 and two sureties of JB25 each.

RHYDLYDAFHHP DOG TRIALS. A RECORD ENTRY. The annual sheep dog trials were held at Ilhyd- lydan this day week, in fairly good weather. These trials are now becoming widely known, and in two competitions only no less a number than 84 dogs had entered. The president this year was Mr Evan Jones, Groudd Hall, Cerrigydruid- ion, with Mr Thomas Roberts, Cef.nhirfynydd Uchaf, as vice-president. Mr T. C. Roberts, Sign, was a capable chairman of the committee, and he was well assisted by Mr W. Hughes, Fron Isal. who occupied the vice-chair. The treasurer this year was Mr D. Williams, Hafodre Uchaf. and the duties of secretaries fell uoon the shoulders of Messrs Jenkin Roberts, Pentre- Yoelas, and Price Hughes, Gallt y Celyn. The judges were Messrs John Parry, Blaeny. cwm, Prysor; Evan Williams, Rhos, Capel Curig; John Jones, Nilig; and Robert Morris, Ty Mawr, Groes. The timekeepers were Messrs R. H. Jones, Gwternhowel Canol, and D. Jones, Ty'nrhoes,with Messrs Robert Jones, Nant Farm, and Ido Jones, Penrhyn, as starters. The first competition was one open to North Wales, in which 43 dogs had been entered. The trials were expelletnt, and the Result was de- clared as follows :-lst, £ 4, John Roberts, Caeau- gwynion, Bala; 2lid and 3rd, B4, Wm. Jones, Plas Nant, Llangwm, and T. Roberts, Cymro, Llantysijio, Llapgollen (equal); 4th, 15, Wm. Roberts, Abermeignant, Festiniog; 5th, 7a 6d, T. Owen, Cwmllan, Llangwm, Corwen. Second competition open to dogs within a radiu" of 12 miles, and that have not won a 1st or 2nd prize at any previous trials. There were 41 entries, and tha competition was very keen. The result was: 1st, :62, John Roberts, Caeaugwynion, Bda; 2nd, JE1. Richard Evans, Maesmerddyn, Pentr-ivoetas; 3rd, 10s, Johnny Hughes, Cefn- gadfa, Pentrevoelas; 4th, 5s, Sam. Thomas, Plaa Iolyn ParillievoelAs; 5th, 3s, John Ellis, Wernol, Liandderfel: 6th, Owen Lloyd, Ty'nybwlch, Cerrigydruidion. The trials were very successful, and a largo number of spectators witnessed the event.. j A

CLAIM BY A COLWYN BAY 1 HAIRDRESSER. ACTION AT LLANDUDNO COUNTY COURT. At Llandudno County Court, to-day week, before Judige Mot-s., Jamea Edwin Smith, hair- dresser. Colwyn Bay, claimed from Catherine Blinprzoil, of Edgbaeton, Birmingham, the sum Off JE6, being part vaiuo of a ladies' hair "trans- formation" made by the plaintiff for the de- fendant and refused by her. Mr T. H. Morgan, Colwyn Bay, appeared for the planum, and Mr James Porter, Conway, for the ddendaJ1. The first witness was Mrs Smith, wife of the plaintiff, who described the transaction between her and defendant, who arranged to take two "transformations" at JE6 10s each. As fihe was leaving the neighbourhood the defendant called at her shop towards the end of Juiy with Mrs Lalande. They were shown into a private room. "There," ocntinued witness, "I took down trie defendant's hair, and upon examination I found it to be ycry streaky. This being so, I aeked her whether she would like the transformation all ono cowur or streaky, and she replied: 'I am proud of my streaky hair, and I want the transformation accordingly.' I then took a paper pattern of defendant's head, and marked thereon the different colours of Iher hair. I also cut off portions of defendant's hair so as to be certain of the shade. The defendant asked what it would cost, and I went down- stairs to the plaintiff and atked him. He re- plied £ 7 10s. I informed the defendant of this when Mrs Lalande said: 'One will be of no use to you; you must have one as a change when the other is being cleaned and dressed. If you do not have two you are certain to catch co.]d,' The defendant then asked what two would cost, a.nd I replied £ 6 10s each, to which the defendant said 'Proceed and get them done as soon as possible." It was arranged that they were to be sent on to her at Edgbaston as eoon aø they were ready." Plaintiff stated that he had over 28 years' experience in tho trade. He identi- fied the pattern (produced) as the one given him to make the transformations from. He thought the transformations were strictiy in accordance with the patterns. It took him and his assieta-nt nearly a fortnight to mako them. On August 14th both the transforma- tions were returned to him by the, defendant. Ho wrote to the defendant saying that he was sorry the transformations were too white, and offered to do what he could to alter them, but she never gave him an opportunity of alter- ing them in any way. He, however, was. quite sa-ttsfied that they were made according to in- structions. In his c'aim ho had allowed for tihe value of the material which he could use again, and the £ 6 ho claimed was for labour only- Thomas Hewitt, hairdresser at Llandudno, said that he had 25 years' experience in the trade. Ho had examined the transformations with the pattern, and considered them very well made. The quality of the hair was very good.. In croas-examination Witness said that as he had not seen M' rs Simpson ho did not know whether the transformations matched her hair or not. Fred. Nicholson, assistant with the plaintiff, said that he was accustomed to doing fancy hair work, and was engaged in making the trans- formations for a fortnight. He considered that they wore made according to pattern, and the material was of the best. THE CASE FOR THE DEFENDANT. Mr Porter, in opening tho case for the de- fendant contended that only one transformation was ordered. The questiun was what was ordered, and did what was ordered suit the customer. Mrs Lalande was with the defendant in the shop when she only ordered one tranis. formation, which when Mrs Simpson got it was absolutely useless. Catherine Simpson, the defendant, stated that she ordered a transformation from Mrs Smith, which Mrs Smith eaid would coat E7, but if she took two she could have them for £ 6 10s each. She replied that she would only require the one. Mrs Smith then took samples of heir hair, and she asked her if she could have theim in a fortnight, as she would then bo returning to Birmingham, but Mrs Smith replied that it would not 00 ready then, and she promised to send it on to Birmingham. In due time she went back to Edgbaston, and afterwards re- ceived the parcel with two transformations, which she opened in the presence of Mrs Lalande. Having examined them she found that they were of no use to her, and re- turned them. She ordered another transforma- tion from Mr Barker, Colwyn Bay. In reply to the Judge, Witness said that r-he ordered the transformation from Mr Barker the same morning as she ordered the one from Mrs Smith, as she wanted to see which would be the most satisfactory, and Barker's being satis- factory she accepted it, and ordered another. In cross-examination Witness said that Mrs Lalande had advised her to have a traneforana- ticn as her hair was getting very thin. If Barker's transformation was not satisfactory she would have refused it. The price of Barker's transformation was 25 10s. Because Mr Smith's transformation did not please her at first she would not alilow him to alter it. She had not tried the hair on, and did not know how she looked in it. It was the colour of the hair she objected to. It was not the cheapness that influenced her to take Barker's transformation. NOT A PROPER MATCH. Kate Lalande, Colwyn Bay, said that she went with Mrs Simpson to Mrs Smith's shop, and some time afterwards she called at Smith's shop, when Mrs Smith showed her two transforma- tions. She was staying at Edgbaston when the parcel was opened in her pretence. She was quite clear that it was one transformation and not two that was ordered. In. cross-examination, Witness said that Mr Smiths had a good reputation, and had done work for her which was satisfactory. Herbert Simpson, assistant with Mr Barker, Colwyn Bay, said that he had examined the transformations, and came to the conclusion that they were not a proper ma.tch for Mra Simpson's hair, being too white and too black. He made the transfer supplied to the defend- ant by Mr Barker. In cross-examination Witness said that he had ten yeans' experience, seven years in making transformations. He did not generally take orders from customers, but had done so on one or two occasions. He admitted that Mr Smith's transfer matched the samples produced, but did not think it mafcohed the lady's hair. Anthony Ponnefay said that he was a pro- fessional ladies' hair dresser. He had thirteen years' experience in Paris. He was staying in Liverpool at present, having come to this country with a view of learning English. He corroborate-d tho previous witness's evidence with regard to the transformation not being the same colour. In cross-examination Witneee admitted; that he had not made any transformations since he had been in England, and that the shop in which he was employed at Colwyn Bay in the summer was a gentleman's establishment. THE DECISION. After a lengthy hearing the Judge said that he did not think two transformations were ordered, but he did not think the defendant r was justified in saying that she would have nothing to do with it. He thought the plain- tiff was entitled to something for the work he put on one of the transformations. He there- fore gave judgment for the plaintiff for 92.

"HELPLESS AS A BABE." "Woman's Fearful Suffering from Rheumatism. Chas. FORDE'S bile beans Saved My Life. Mrs Elizabeth Cole, of 14, Argyle Road, Bretteriham Road, Upper Edmonton, London, has been restored to lasting health by the ori- ginal and genuine CIIAS. FORDE'S bile beans, after yeans oi fearful suffering from rheuma- tism- "IKitree years ago I commenced to Buffer from terrible pains in my body," Mrs Cole told a London journalist. "I became thin and ema- ciated. Several doctors gave me medicine, but nothing did me any good, and finally I went to the hospital. inhere they tried and tried again to give me relief, but failed, and at last I was toM that my case was quite 'hopeless. "My fingers were swollen and twisted into all sorts of shapes. My feet, too, were all out of shape, and it meant excruciating pain to put them to the gtround. People, I have since found out, spokje of jne as dying-, and not without cause. I was nine months in be 1, and during the whole of that time I was unable to do a hand's turn, I wap as as a babe. While in this awful condition, I tried CHAS. FOHDE'S bile beans. AFTER taking ^HAS. FORCE'S' for a short time I could sit up in bed, a thing I had notdlQlIJØ for nine months. Of course I continued to take 'CHAS. FOBDE'S' the swellings in my hands amd feet disappeared, the terrible p went away entirely, and' I could walk about in comfort- I was so de- lighted that I wemt back to the hospital and phowed the doctor what CHAS. FOHDE'S bile beans had done for m.:e- "He said, 'Mrs Cole, you surprise me, I never expected to see you on your feet again.' I regard my cure as simply marvellous, and am convinced tnait CHAS. FOBDE'S bile beans eaved my life." When buying your next supplv of medicine, insist upon seeing "CHAS. FOHDE'S" on the box label No pills or beajia are genuine witihout this distinguishing mark, "Chas. Forde's"— they are the kind you have alwayp boughi.

BALL AT OLD COLWYN. INTERESTING SOCIAL FUNCTION. An interesting function took plaeo at the Queen's Hotel, Old Colwyn, on Friday, when Mfcs Winnie Pryee Jones, daughter of Mrs A. Pryce Jones, and grand-daughter of Mr Wil- liam Jones, J.P., of Minavon, Old Colwyn, made her debut. Considerable local interest was evinced in the event, the young debutante and her family being well-known and highly esteemed throughout the district. The large billiard-room of the hotel had been converted into a ballroom and prettily de- oorated, a fine variety of exotio plante adding to the effectiveness cf the scene. Mr and Mrs Laing were responsible for the decorative scheme. The guests were received by Mrs Pryco Jonef, who was attired in a dress of grey chiffon, and were duly introduced to the yo'ung de- butante, who wore a dress- of white embroidered chiffon. LIST OF GUESTS. The following were the guests:—Mr and Mrs Humbley, Mr a.nd Mrs Heenan, Mr and Mrs Brownsuord, Mrs O'Ce-nnell, Mr H. O'Connell,. Mrs and Miss Lloyd, Mr, Mrs and Miss Bate-, Misses Bioadbent, Air and Mrs Lowe, Mr Ampluett, Mrs and Miss Earp, Mr and the Misees Pendleburv, Mrs Wilding and Mks Horrocks, Miss Osborne, Mr and Mrs Bell- chambers, Mife-s Whitle, the Rev. J. Griffiths, the Rev. Ll. A. Richards, the Rev. T. W. Vaughan and Mice Vaughan, the Misses and Mr A. Law, Miss Raynes and Mies Copley, Mr Tayler, Mr G. Hutchinson, Mr Mills, Mr R Maule, Miss Chad wick, Mies Watson, Mr and Miss Davies, Mr H. Walthalc, Mr Burton- Browne, Mr Wynne Recce, Mies Morris, Mrs White, Misr, Jenkins, Mr Wright, Mr R. Banks, Mr F. Berry, Mr Seeds, Mr Hunter, Mr J. Wood, Mr and Mrs Aiiikueon, Mitvs W. Spencer, Mr Stanley Wood, Mr William Jones, Mrs, Miss and Mr W. Pryce-Jones, Miss Alioe Hughes, Mr Ferguson, Mr Camenzand, Mr F. and Miss -Allbutt, Mr Barrett, Mr Marriette, Miss Pem- bcrton, Dr. Arnold Jones', Manchester; Dr. Knowles, Canada; Mr R. W. Vaughan, Messrs T. and D. Heenan, Miss Violet Heenan, Mr and Mrs Stott, Miss Parkinson, Mies Jackson, Miss Wood. Dancing commenced shortly after eight o'clock, Miss Winnie Pryce Jones, and the ball was opened by the Rev. John Griffiths, vicar of Old Colwyn. The dances, which numbered over 20, included valsee, lancers, sets of two step, galops, etc. At 10.30 a halt was called for supper, which was partaken of in the dining-room and read- in.g_roc.in. Hero again the dec-orations were on a most lavish scale. The debutante was eeeorted to the supper-room by Mr James Am- phlett. MENU. The menu was as follows:— I Pate's Savoureueo au Poiseoil. Pheasants. Roast Turkey. Galatine of Chicken. York Ham. Ox Tongue. Roast Beef. Pressed Beef. Salade a' I' Italienne. Chocolate and Vanilla Creams. Wine Jellies. Trifle. Compote of Fruits. Lemonade. Claret Cup. Dessert. BUFFET. Sandwiches. French Pastries. Fruit. Ices. Consomeni en Tasee. During supper liss Jones and Mr James Amphlctt pulled a cracker, and the former was agreeably surprised when a gold curb bracelet, fell out. Beautiful bouquets were also presented to the debutante and her mother during the interval. Dancing then re-started, and was carried on until two o'clock, the company then being very loth to give up. Too much credit cannot be given to Mr and Mrs Laing, who are only newcomers to the Queen's Hotel, for the excellent catering and decorations. So completely had everything been arranged that no hitch was experienced from start to finish.

THE UNIVERSITY OF WALES ANNUAL MEETING OF THE COURT. Sir Isambard Owen (Deputy Chancellor) pre- sided over the annual meetings of the Court of the Welsh University, held at Aberystwyth College, on Friday. The chief officers of the Court present were:—Principal Roberts (vice- chancellor), Sir J. Hills-Johns (treasurer), Principal Sir Harry Reichel, Principal Lewis, of Brecon, Dean of Divinity; Professor T. M. Angus (registrar), Professor E. Edwards (warden of the Guild of Graduates), Principal Griffiths (Cardiff), Mr J. G. Davies (clerk of the Guild of Graduates), Mr Edgar Jones (treasurer of the Guild of Graduates), Sir John Williams, Sir T. Marchant Williams. In moving a vote of condolence with the family of the late Sir Lewis Morris, the Deputy- Chancellor said that Sir Lewis Morris was one of the veterans who, together with Sir Hugh Owen and others of Lord Aberdare's Com- mission, which gave tho start to the real move- ment in favour of higher education in Wales (hear, hear). Princpal Roberts, vice-chancellor, seconded, a.nd the vote was carried. The court also passed a vote of sympathy with Mr Tom John on account of a recent family bereavement. On the call of the Deputy-Chancellor, the court passed a vote of sympathy with the parents of Mr J. Davies, Llangurig, whose death a few days ago was much regretted. Mr Davies took first-class honours in history, and wae to come up for his degree that day. The Deputy-Chancellor offered a word of con- gratulation to Sir Harry Reichel upon his knighthood. COPENHAGEN ORIENTAL CONGRESS. The court appointed Dr. Bsthe, Dr. Witton Davies and D.r. Tyssnl Evans as representatives to the Oriental Congress to be held in Copen- hagen in August next. STUDJT OF LATIN. The Board of Degree Examiners in Latin called attention to the difficulties in the working of the degree examinations owing to pressure of work. After some discussion it was agreed to send the report to the Executive Committee, with a suggestion that other departments of eudy should also receive their attention. RESOLUTIONS FROM THE GUILD. The Court referred to the Executive Com- mittee the following resolutions .received from the Guild of Graduates:—"That select Fellow- ship and M.A. dissertations on subjects relating to the Welsh language, Welsh literature, and Welsh history be published by the Guild, the selection to be made by an expert committee nominated by the committee of the Guild a.nd approved by the Court. (2) The committee ap- proves the suggestion that the first Welsh Fellowship of the University should be awarded to a student who would devote his time to the collection of material for the publication of a Welsh dictionary." "CHARTER DAY" IN 'FRISCO. The Kymric Club of San Francisoo wrote to inform the Registrar that the club intended to oelelbrato "Charter Day" of the Welsh Univer- sity-(hear, hear)—by a banquet, which they proposed making an annual event, as its mem- bers "looked upon the founding of the Univer- sity as the dawn of a new era in the history of our native land" (hear, hear). They asked. for a greeting from the Court to be read at the banquet. The request will be complied with. NEXT MEETING OF COURT. Profesor Ediwards proposed that the next meeting of the Court be held at Llandrindod wae agreed to by 15 to 12. STUDY OF GERMAN. The Court spent some time in discussing the question of the study of German in the schools of Wales. The point was raised by Professor Phillips, Bangor, who said that the small num- ber talking German was deplorable. The Deiputy-Chancellor was of opinion that a working knowledge of German was necessary (hear, hear). He suggested that the Executive Committee, in consultation with the Central Welsh Board and the Welsh Education Depart- ment, should see if something could not be done (hear, hear). Mr Austin Jenkins (registrar of Cardiff Col- lege) advocated the introdluction of Spanish to the syllabus, as no scheme of commercial educa- tion could, in his opinion, ibe regarded as satis- factory which did not include Spanish. Sir Harry Reichel said that in the United States study of German was ousting French. The Deputy-Chanoellor's motion vas agreed to. PRIZES. The Roberts Welsh Reading Prize was awarded to A. Wellsley Jones, Aberystwyth, and tho Price Davies.' scholarships to G. Owen Ediwards, Alberystwy th, and W. H. LJuighes, Bangor. THE UNIVERSITY STANDARD. Arising out of a report by Sir II. Reichel upon the standard of study of the University, the Deputy-Charoellor said he was glad to learn that it was satisfactory, a.nd a point raised in reference to the syllabus- for honours was, re- rerred to the Senate.

ABERGELE CROWS. (By "Cockerel."). A friend of mine once owned a valuable dog. It really woe a valuable one, and he refused several 'handsome offers for it. The last offer he declined was for JE40, and I was with him at the time, and urged him to accept it, stating that tho dog might die before long, to which he replied, "Not a bit of it." ■* The sequel is short and pathetic, and meeting my boaster a week afterwards, he remarked: "Oh, just tell your brother that the dog is dead! The "mock parliament" held in the Ship Cafe, on Friday, was a great success, and it is cer- tain that there will bo many more such before the winter is over. In my opinion, the quarter- cf-an-hour allowed for questions provoked the most laughter, so much so that "members" could not hear themselves speak for several minutes after each query. Here arc a few. Mr H. E. Thomas (Mr Redmond) a-s-ked the "Secretary for War" whether he was aivare that "IvIul Manix" was dead, and what steps ho- intended to- take to commemorate and irmnor- taliso the memory cf that unfortunate quadru- ped Mr Owen (Independent Labour member) asked the "Minister of Education" whether ho was awa.ro of the erratic behaviour of the Church block, a.nd what steps he intended to take to rectify this so that children should not be late for school ? Mr A. P. Leigh (Colonial Secretary) asked what the "Secretary of the Board of Trade" intended to do with the Bee 'bus: should the Government's scheme for a motor service be- tween Abergele and Pensam be adopted? Oh, yes; it was a most enjoyable evening, and tho greatest success was undoubtedly the "Speaker," in. the person of the Rev. J. H. Da- vies, a position he filled with the greatest credit to himself and to the full satisfaction of the House. Well done, Fire Brigade. Your efficient ser- vices at the Palace fire, at Rhyl, all Sunday, is another point to youi credit. With due .regard to the cold days of winter, it is appropriate that the Council should removo tho open guards around the trees on Duiv donald-avenue, and substitute narrow mesh wire- netting protectors. There is no do-ubt that the trees look better and a,re not so liable to be damaged as hifchertofore (what's that?). But, youth—will you forbear and turn from your des- tructive methods? I understand that the members of the Aber- gele, Pensarn, and District Tontine Society are to receive a substantial dividend on December I 23rd. This will be splendid. Just before Christmas, when work is, hard to get, and money scarce, the members of this thriving society will be well off, and at least sure of a "Merry Christmas." » Oh, certainly. I am sure the Editor will take in any small prekents that you aro so anxious to give me this Christmas, and see that they safely reach me. Pianos and Dia.bolo sets should be carefully packed, and insured. Cheques should be crossed! r Of course,' I know all about the Corruption Act, and I have just "done" the office boy (who still survives to torture me) on the very same grounds. "What," says I, to his peremptory request for a season's gift, "Are you aware of the magnitude -of your offence? You are in- criminating yourself with your indiscretion, and by euch a prepcSitcrow, demand. My sensitive nature rebels against such extortion!" » Of course this was I talking to the office boy, and I don't mean it as a copy for what I expect you to say to mc. The office boy was so im- pressed by my dignified attitude that he caved in and begged my forgiveness, which I gladly gave [ Soime time ago I stated in thils column that Miss Rowlands, Pensam, bad won £75 in a prize oompettitioin. She certainly; "won" the £75, but the.re were other "conditions." When I win something I like to have the conditions before I sta,rti it I should like to ask my intelligent readera (bhey are intelligent, I know), how it cornea about that in tine Limerick competitions now running in almost all tihe periodicalis all the winners off krge amounts reside in large cit- ies ? I have nicxt seen a name yet Ojf anyone living in a village, say tjhio size of Abergele, at- tached to a big prize. « It certainly looks bad for the brain capa- city of country d'isrtridts- The post office clock, after misleading the puMio for a considerable period, has been sent off for repairs, and1 a substitute, for the time being is found in a real "silver" 26 9d watch with heavy dial- • • • « No wonder there is a profit of £ 3,000,000 ner annum made out off the post office service- 0 0 I understand that tJhe Church Choral Eistedd- fod is to be held in the Church House, Aber- gele, next year, about Easter, apq the Rev- D. R. Griffiths has been appointed secretary. Good old Abergele, you have your favourites yet. SOCIETY NEWS. Mr Moss Jones intends to give up sprinting during tho winter months. Mr W. Vaughan, the well-known tenor, has had a, slight accident to his throat, caused by swallowing a "bull's eye" sweetmeat. 0 Mr Ho E. Thomas, of 'Varsity House fame, has left his ooudtry seat for LoindQn) where he intends to stay for the time limit allowed by the excursion tickets- » » » Mr B. Cybi Williams commenced a ".reat" cure on Sunday. He rose -on Monday as upual. • • • • Mr J. E. Williams (has kindfy promised to give the guinea prize (when he wins it) in the Cafe Club Billiard Tournament to the Tonitine Club. » # « Mo" R. E. J. has just under,gone a thorough course of instruction on tihe mouth organ, and will shortly give exhibitions in public (Look out !) » Tho imik (has just failed in my fountain pen, po I shiall have to defer all later reports until next week. Last week "Cockerel" hinted that he had a rival to contend with in the poetical line. What does he think of this from "A belated Visitor Dear Mister "Abergele Crow," You greatly flatter me you knoW. When you compare my lowly lines With yours that float from lofty pines, A Pensarn pebble on the beach, Such flights can never hope to reach, Eclipsed by your poetic glow, A pebble can't aspire to crow.

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INDIAN MUTINY VETERANS: THE GOLDEN COMMEMORATION. A dinner is to be held in the Albert Hall, London, on Monday, December 23rd, at 1.30 p.m., to which the proprietors of the "Daily Telegraph" invite all of the surviving veterans (officers and men alike) who fought in the Indian Mutiny in 1857. The dinner is to be in con- nection with the golden commemoration of this great historical event. Lord Roberts will pre- side, and an influential committee has been gathered together to support him. The pro- prietors of the "Daily Telegraph" are anxious to ascertain the whereabouts of every one of the survivors of the British troops who took part in the quelling of the mutiny. If any of our readers have- the distinction of being theim- selves veterans, or are acquainted with any of the veterans in North Wales, they would do well to communicate at once with the Editor of the "Daily Telegraph*" Heat-street, London,

"WELSH UNIVERSITY STUDENTS UPROARIOUS. L'VELY SCENES AT ABERYSTWYTH. THE CONFERMENT OF DEGREES INTERRUPTED. THE CEREMONY ABRUPTLY CLOSED. Disorderly scenes marked the ceremony of con- ferring degrees in connection with the University of Wales, which took jiiace at the Oolisieum, Abervst- wylh, on Friday, The galleries were crowded with men and women students, the former keeping up a terrible disturbance with horns and bells. occasionally, breaking out into snatches of songs, into which a reference to the Principal and some of the College staff had more or less gracefully been worked. Tltb male students were Mifiering under recent chastise ment, their privileges in the common room having bCeil curtailed. For this they were determined to score off the Principal. In ail, nearly two hundred students from Cardiff, Bangor, and Aberystwyth were presented with degrees. A pathetic feature of this year's gathering was the death, only a few days ago, of Joe Davies, until recently a student at Aberystwyth, and who should nave received his degree that day. Davies was a splen- did athlete, and his demise was learnt with sorrow by hia fellow students. As the time for the entry of the University pro- cession drew near the noise from the galleries in- creased. Pea shooters were brought into use and con- fetti fell like snow on the heads of the fair girl gradu- ates assembled on the floor of the hall. The carpeted floor near the dias was strewn with waste paper thrown fr.nn tibove. When the College choir rose t.) sing they were howled down. A second attempt was made, and it met with a little better success, though thev had to finish abruptly at the end of the first verse. A BOISTEKOUS TIME. The Mayor and Corporation entered to the strains of the Dead March, and wore advised not to fightl there. The members of the court were pounded with peas, confetti, and tin trumpets, a huge leek failing at the feet of Sir Isambard Owen, and those werq followed by handfuls of peas. When the first two students—one of each sex" stepped forward to receive their degrees, the men students demanded, "Wilt thou have this woman to be thy wedded wife:" which caused roars of laughter. The reception of the various batches of students as they stepped forward was of a mixed character, but it reached such a state that the Deputy Chancellor (Sir Isambard Owen) refused to proceed. Not half of the students had received their degrees up to this time, and evidently angered by this aetion of Sir Isambard a perfect fusilade of confetti, boxes, and iLlIt fell on the heads of the court. Among those was Sir James Hills Johns, V.C., who in all his years of service in the Army was never in &0 tight a corner as helplessly he gazed upwards at the mass of yelling students. Principal Roberts (Vice- Chanccllor) was struck on the head with a box ol confetti. DEPUTY CHANCELLOR'S DECISION. Sir Isambard Owen now rose and said that unless the ceremony was allowed to proceed he would bring the congregation to a close. The audience applauded, but the derisive counter cheers of the students claimed the floor. Cries of "Shame" rose from members of the audience. Town councillors described it as a scandal. "Chuck the Principal out," was the answer to this from the un- abashed students. Sir Itamhard "Is this ceremony, to proceed? "Ba.a, baa," was the only comment, emanating, of course, from the riotous undergraduates. It's a scandal," shouted someone in the opposite gallery. Howla from the students followed. "Who are you?" they cried, then laughed uproariously. Sir Isamba.rd: "If it is not allowed to proceed I sh ill close the congregation." Cheers followed this state- ment, and, finding it impossible to proceed, Sir Is-un- bard announced the congregation closed, adding that the remainder of the degrees would be conferred ia private.

MISHAP TO A TKACTIOif ENGINE near BETTWSYCOED. STOPPED ON THE VERGE OF A PRECIPICE. On Monday afternoon Mr Ellis Evans, the driver of the Penm"hno traction engine, and his mate met with a terrible exoerienco. On. the road from Rettweycocd to Penmachno bridge there is an exceedingly sharp curve in the road close to the vicinity of Conway FalJø. Whilst proceeding homo with the traction engine a.nd empty trucks, which are the property ofi the Penmachno Slate Company, the steering gear got out of order just as they were about to negotiate the corner, with the result that the engine, which was going at its top fpeed, forged ahead and ran into the wall on the side of the road. On the other side of the wall is a precipice from 70 to 80 yards in depth, and it was only by a miracle that the engine did not topple over. The driver, immediately he realised the danger, reversed the engine, but could not stop it until it had knocked down' a- portion of the wall, and both front wheels were hanging over the precipice. It was only by, the presence of mind of the driver that a terrible oataetrcphe was averted. A large crowd of people visited the scene oE the accident, and later in the evening a Llanrwst traction engine was requisitioned to pull the other engine from its perilous position. The part of the road where the accident occurred io undoubtedly dangerous, and the authorities coilo- corned would do well to remove the huge rock which abuts on the roadway, and thereby out off a very dangerous corner. The road is that main Holyhead-road, and with such traffic in thfl summer time, it is extremely dangerous for tha travelling public.

THE CHURCHES. The Rev- T. Charles Williams, of Meru^i f Bridge, lhaa promised to preach at the City^ Temple, London, on February 27th on the oo: oaeion of the celebration of St. David's Day. T

.The Rev. R. Camber-Willi arris, of Swansea, has been appointed to the living of the col- legiate town of Lampeter, rendered vacant by the perfeirment erf the Suffragan Bishop of Swansea,

BISHOP MOSTYN AND THE G<) VERN-* MENT. y* The Bishop of Menevia (Dr. Francis £ oe< tyn), in his Advent pastoral, read by the Rev. j. E. Quinn at the W.T-exham Pro-Cathedral on .Sunday defines the Roman Catholic position in view ctf coming education legislation. Dri Mosfcyn says: — "Until the bill is made public it is impoe- sible to judge upon its actual merit, but from what we are told, both by responsible and irre- sponsible members of the Government, it is to contain, these two principles'—public control and no religious tests for teachers. If euch be tha case the Government need not Labour urnda* a dblu&ion tihat we Catholics -will ever "willingly accept a bill which contains such principles afl these The principle upon whidh we have al- ready acted and upon which we shall mopb certainly oontiinue to act,, will be that we must have real Catholic schools for our Catholic chil.. dnen, and in ordter that these sdhoola may be thoroughly Catholio we must have Catholic teachers, and, wthat is more, these echoolls must be undieir Cathdlio control in so far ae concerjjtf the Catholio atmosphere of the schools. should like to warn you against specious nro* misea that are often made DV individuals who seok for nothing but your votes- No man i< worthy of your confidence as a member of the; Government urilleps he will pledge himself ta vote for C&tihodio eohools such as we have juat described', and that he will do tihig even though1 he may have to vote against his own party ia the House of Commons. It is a matter of life and death to our schools, a matter in which ail party feelings must be sunk in de- fence of ouir holy religion."

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