The Welsh Coast Pioneer and Review for North Cambria

VALE OF CONWAY AGRICUL- TURAL SOCIETY. ANNUAL MEETING. The a nnual meeting cf the above Society was I held at the Eaglee Hotel, Llanrw-:t, on Tuesday afternoon, when there were present: Mo.wns j. E. Humphreys (presiding), O. I^aroed Joncis. E. Davieo Jones, Owen Ht^hee, M. Willie.ms, Rc v/- !and Hugnec, E. Bickers, D. G. Evrins, R. R. Owen, John Wiilianw, J. Lloyd Morris, a.nd the Secretary (Mr H. J. W. Wufling, J.P.). The A (Mr P. reported that he had found the accounts for the vear 1907 correct. The balance to the credit of the So- ciety was E-20 1:6 8d, an iacreaf.-c on last year's ¡ balance of £ 6 Is 9d. Several new noames were added to the Work- ing Committee. It was decided to h< kl the next cliow en Thurs- day. August 21ft. Vote.s of thanks were pa vod to the President, Vice-president, Seereta-ry, Chairman, and Audi- tor for_ their eorviees on behalf of the Society.

Our London Corres- .0 pondence, (From a Lady Correspondent). LONDON, Wedneodiay. Court Movements. The last « £ ornr Royal visitors, the King. and Queen of Norway and the little Orown Prince, left London on Tuesday morning on t..?lr re- turn to Norway. Too laat few days o. their Stay they spent at Bucking-nam Palace with the y r..cr and Queen and Primoeas Victoria, and did It good deal cf Christmas shopping. The Pri Royal and Duke of File, with their daughters, have gome to Gibraltar lor the win- ter. and just after Christmas the Duke and Dwahess at Oormaught will leave to take up tlheir residence at Mxulta- Princess PaUncia will accompany theon, but sue will be back again to London far the season. Prinoe Arthur of Oonnaugtbt has gone to Sweden to represent the King at the iuneral of the late King Oscar. I The Prinoo and Prinoesa of Vv ales left town on Monday afternoon on a short visit to Lord Mountstephen at Brocket Hall. It is interest- ing to recall that Lady Palmorsfcon inherited Brocket from bar brother Lord Melbourne. and that it has been the scene of a number of Royal visits. Lord Mountstephen holds the ball and estate on a lease granted by the Lord Cow per, Lady PaLmoreton'a grandson, but would like to purchase it. < < < A Pageant for London. There is a movement on loot for the holding of a groat pageant in London next July. to be oailed "the London Historical Pageant. 1908"—the profits to be given to King Edward's Hospital Fund. The proposal is likely to be taken up with great enthusiasm, and the in- terest will be widely diffused, as the 10.000 performers are to be choeen from the whole of the municipal boroughs of the Metropolis. LLl- tJhough no definite announcement has been made. it is probable that Hyde Park will be the scene of the pageant- That portion of the Park would be selected which includes the Ser- pentine, as such a aheet of water will be es- sential to the water picture, whicfi is to illus- trate the coming of Str Francis Drake. Among the twenty historical scenes, there will moat likely be a Roman scene—of ute time of Con- stantino. the coronation of William the Con- er. the friat appearance of Charles I. at WhitethaJl. a masque before Henry v ill-, and an 13th century aoene. Mr Frank Lasoelles, who so suocfulh engineered the Oxford pageant last 6uminer, will have the manage- ment of the undertaking. This week a meet- ing is to fc*2 held to appoint a general commit- too, which will include the nam'-a of men well- known in literature, music, hi.s.V.ry, and art. A guarantee fund has already t;een started- • London's Lady Councillor. The first Lady Councillor to be cicctecf in I London is Reina Emiy Lawrence, LB-i who was selected a mom-ber of the Hampe-tead Borough Council for the Belsize Ward by a majority vote of 190. b-j- onnon-cnt being Mr A. J. C-ollort, Miss lawrence haw !had previous Oxporic-ii,c-o of public work, having served on tiho Distress Cotmmittec fc.r some time past. The Hanipetead Women's .Looa.1. Government Aspocia.tk>n nominated her for councillor, and 8he received toh-r. hearty support of several JnCmbùrs of Parliament and local aldermen and Councillors- There is general satisfaction felt it her election. « « Christmas Sh-apping. Now that Christmas is so close upon us. everybody seaaais to be making their way to the large west-ond swps, where thero .16, if possible, a more bewildering display of Christ- mas goods tlban ever before, airud Û:.e task of Choosing one's gifts is no easy matter. In an Oxford-street bazaar, a scene from "Alioe in WOndOrlamd" is one of the leading attractions; &tl" is "Humpty Dumpty, surrounded by "all the King's horses and ail the King's men; tod pearhapes tiie prettiest of ail is the "Doll's^1 Ga-rd c-ri Pa.rby." Neodless to say this bazaar ie thronged fro in morning to night, and GO in fact uro all tthK? shops, and it is verv difficult to navigate one's w:.y about in such a crowd- The most popular nov-eity foir the children is the "Teddy" bear, which hae had such an unpre- cedented eale in t.he United States ihe last year or ntore- The mechanical. toys are more perfect than ever; and as for children's books. they wom so numerous nor so beautifully illustrated as this Cbriatmaatide- 11 A Charity Matinae. At tiio Criterion Theatre, kindly lent by Sir Ch*- Wyndham, a matinee was held on 'fues- day afternoon, in aid of tihe Children's Saion Cot in 1100 Belgrave Hospital for Chilctren, w,hio it will beromembered is to be named after the little heir of Spain. There was a crowded house, among tlhcse present being Prinoeas Christian, Princess Henry oi Batten- fcurg. Princess Louise of So Duchess of Portland, Duchess ot Westminster, Countess Warwick, and Mra Geoirge Keppei, all of whom were patronesses- Among Wbese taking part in the performance A,-er-e Nl rile- Jaiio May. who came especially from Paris to play in a little French ocumody, written by i.vli63 Con- stance Meredith. Mile- Adeline Genee danoed. Mr Ilefey Fretnch gave two of his lightning sketches; and the other perfarrners inoluded Mine. Liza. Lehmann. Miss Jean Aylwin, Mr George Grossmiuh. and other talented artistes. Music. The students of the Royal Acidle.-ny have just given a vory successful orchestral concert At the Queen's Hall, two of the mqst promising artistes being Miss Elsie Owon. a girl pianist, who dafighted audience with her playing, and Master Percy Ilugiuos. a very youhg Welsh pianist, who gained the Liszt scholarship three years ago. « Infantile Mortality. Tine aooond National Conference on Infantile Mortality is to be held at Westminster on March 24uh and 25th next, under the presidency of Mr John Burns. Their Majesties King Edward and Quoen Alexandra ha\e consented to be patrons, at id tiloC Conference is likely to be larga and reprn-jcjiitalive- The Notification of B irphs Act wag directly d*ue to the last Conferonce, and it i3 hoped that the second' C-rt. or(--lloo will also lead to practical reforms. The subjects to bo dw.^sed include "The edu- cation of girls i:i oho duties of motherhood." "The best rnr.3 of helping the motheis below iftic poverty line." and "Infant mortality as affected by the habits of parents The Com- ferwoo will be oi>en to delegates from all so- cieties v. lx)So objects L,v on the lii.es of the for dinnuL-ihing In^ant-ile mortality. • c • • Intercit:nfif Sales. During the past few days there lave been several interesting sales at Christie's Rooms, in- cludin.^ the coiaection of valuable jewels be- longing to Miss Florence St. Jo;in,'the well- known actress. One of the nictst beauti,ul or- nan>ents of the collection was an emerald and brilliant cluster [K^rdant, in the centre of w.bioh is a fitio ]a?," emerald, and t:3 jewel went fr>r ontly £270. A lovely pair of brace- lets cf rubies, sapphires, and hriliiaints sold for J5200. and a knot oLriband brooch, sparkling ■with brilliants, br'Xight £ 150- The whole col- lection went for very m-uoh balow their value- The sa-iiio afternoon eome magnificent pieces of old hvoo were sold- The dispcsal of some silver plate attracted the lively attention of buyers another day, pa.rticnla.rlv the eet of twelve James I. eilver-giit apostle spoons, with hall- marks from 1606 to 1520. There was also an Mizabetiian eocoanut cup, mcuntod with silver- gilt fip, straps, stem and foot, the lip engraved with ara-bOBquo foliage, introducing 0h« thistle and acorn- It bore the London hail mark 1602. Then there was the porcelain pale, with its beautiful collection 0: 27 Crown Derby figures of dwarfs, each different in niodoijing or colour- ing. and with various inscriptions on their hats- Only ri i :t •s others arc aaid to exist. I • » • Motes on Dress. The i[Ui>s!ion of the evening crcor blouse oooupics a good deW oi tnougut and attention mt- boLt; timo of the year, particularly if the dress is at houno There is suen a large of materials, it is difficult to decide Trhioii one lilcfw i:t. A very effective tlrcss can be made of white crope-de-cnine, with a white aatIn or sateen icundacion, tiie skirt tucked aod iruot .van Iridh lace insertion; the bodice made *a-h. a pretty berthe, edged wito the ^IOC, o.nd iiniched oil with a folcted tatin waist- band, witli a largo lx>w and ends at the back. The crocs over bodice is coming into favour •gain, and buttons will bo the fa\ouiite trim- ■oing to fasten tohe crcsjsed' material at tiie le t iide- Wit:i these bodtoca t.he sieeves will be tong. and. tigat. with rounded cutis reaching to the wrists, or rucked all the way from shoulder to wrist. In soft, «uky materials, the latter sbrlo will look very pretty- The .s.Jk fringe. much in vogue sixty years pr mür ago, is. ootturg mto fashion again, and 16 being tlsoJ in many ways especial' as a titiisii for the ends of oiiiffoa and lace stoles- Another very pretty fashion just now is the is made v^rv wide, and of the soft- CIIIt possible matorials. They give such a Yûrv Atinty fi:i:sh to a young girl's evening dress. CARRIE WARBURTON.

N E 9 D N A M S te TOL'ACCOS. B CIGARS, and 4 CIGARETTES. 1 [ nEST VARIETY IN TOWN. fl ANV Sl'.XiAL BRAND STOCKED FOR g CUSTODIERS. w I .— X.MAS. PRESENTS. d (' I L_ í.1I IEiiiiiiiiD:J..

COLWYN BAY. I NEW HAIRDRESSING. shaving ant. Ùam- pooing saloon now open at Mr Needham'a Cigar Store. Conway-ro-.U.—Auvt (18401). PETTY SESSIONS.—Mr Kneeehaw presided over the Petty Sessions, on Saturday, and was accompanied on the bench by Messrs David Gamble, J. Wood, Wihiani Jones, J. Smith, J. Wa.tkin Lumley, J. W. llaynes, and T. G. Osborn. EXTENSION.—Mr J. H. Morgan (Messm T. H. Morgan and Co.) applied at Saturday's police court, on behalf of Mr F. C. Meier, proprietor of the Rhos Abbey Hotel, for an extension of time on December 31st, from eleven p.m. to two a.m. on the occasion of a fancy dress ball. No objection being raised by the police the application was granted. AMICABLY SETTLED. At Saturday's police court the case of Eilen Davies, of 33, Park-Toad, against John Davies, of the isame address, far assault, was called, but no one answered to the summons, and Sergeant Jones Reea stated that the parties had settled the case out of' court, which, taking into considera- tion the circumstances and position of the parties, was the best plan. The Chairman (Mr KneesJiaw) said the Bench would accept this view. DRUNK.. — At Saturday's Petty Sessions Mr Kneeehaw presiding, John Jones., 4, Briokfield-torraoe, was fined 2s 6d and costs for drunkenness; Thomas Owen, 6, Brickfield-ter- iraoe, 2s 6d a.nd 00b-ta; and William Pope, Park- read, 10s and cost for drunkenness and disorder- ly conduct. XMAS. PRESENTS.—Cigars, Tobaccos, Cigar- ettes, Pipes, Pouches, and Fancy Goods.—Noed- ham's, Oonway-road and Station-road.-19637p. VACCINATION EXEMPTION. — Two ap- plications were made at Saturday's Petty Ses- sions for vaccination exemption orders by Mr T. Walsh, Park-road, and Mr Robert Williams, and both wore granted. Mr J. Watkin Lumley pointed out that if a child was born after Aug- ust 31st, the parents need not attend the court, nor need they pay any fees. The course to follow under the new Act was to fill ion the form of declaration of conscientious objection, handed them by the registrar, and have it signed by & justice of the peace. ACTING-CLERK — In the absence of Mr J. Amphlett, clerk to the justices, Mr T. Latimer Joneo, of Llanrwst, appeared as adviser to their worships at the petty sessions on Saturday. SUITABLE CHRISTMAS PRESENTS.— VICTOR ALBERT, Watchmaker, Jewelier, and Optician, Conway Road, Colwyn Bay, has a large assortment of articles specially suitable for Christmas presents in jewellery, silver- plate, watches, clocks, etc., all at very moder- ate prioes. Specialites :—Engagement rings from 10s to 40s; beautifully enamelled souvenir apoons 4s 6d; reliable watches from 5s.—Advt. COLWYN BAY AND DISTRICT COTTAGE HOSPITAL.—Appended is a list of the collec- tions made by local workmen towards the hospi- tal:—Post Office staff, £1 5s; W. Ellis and Co., I Old Colwyn. 9s; S. Williams and Co., The Comp- ton, Station-road, lis; J. and H. Lewis, Ltd., timber merchants. Bay View-road, 16s; Urban District Council, per Mr Jos. H. Roberts-gas works 5s, general department 13s lOd, gas fit- ters' department 4s 9d, electric light department 6s 3d. total £1 9s 10J; goods warehouse, London and North-Western Railway, 10s; W. Hodgkins, painter, Llefwely«-road, 15s 7d; Parry and Wil- liams, painters, Sea View. JB1 5s 8d; Jones, Bros., painters, Victoria Buildings. 14s 7d; J. Smith, hairdresser. Con way-road, 3s 7d; D. Allen and Sons, Station-road. £2 18s Id; Raynes and Co., Llysfaen, JE16 33 6d; T. Jones, Harland House. Rhiw-road, 5s; Dyson and Wilkinson, Abergeleroad. 4s 6d; E. H. Davies, Uxbridge House, Station-road, 3s. Tho total amounts to £27 14s 4d. SUNDAY SERVICES.—The. Sunday after- noon services for men. held in the Y.M.C.A. rooms, are steadily gaining popularity. On Sunday, Mr Shera.nt gave an excellent. address on "Choica, and the consequences of Choice." Mrs Kendrick contributed to solos, which were greatly appreciated. SATURDAY EVENING CONCERTS.-Tho weekly free concert for men held in the rooms of the Y. M. C.A., was again a decided success on Saturday. Pr&vious to the conoe-rt a large phonograph,, kindly lont by Mr Wild, was taken on to tho balcoay, whence it discoursed accept- able music. So largo was the crowd that con- gregated on the opposite pavement that the police had perforce to request the secretary to desist, as the crowd impeded the Saturday night traffic. Afterwards a great many of the listen- ers entered the free concert hall, and spent a most enjoyable time. Selra, a conjuror, con- tributed several tricks, his egg and bag per- formance being cleverly executed. In addition the following artistes appeared: Miss G. Hos- kins, Miss Florrie Jones (a visitor). Mesars David Greenfield, A. E. Wright, A. Colo, A. McQuiston. Wm. Powell, and George Collins. Mr Summers accompanied in an efficient manner. Y.M.C.A.—O/i Friday evening a supper was provided in the Association rooms with a view to f.ugmenting the funds of the Association. There vere t\\ 0 sittings, at 7.45 and 8.30, but fleepite the numerous keen appetites appeased a consid- eiable qu-inti-/ of provisions was left over, and was eventually sold to the friends present. At the closo a vote of thanks was accorded those who had been instrumental in making the ar- rang?m :n!s proceedings resulted in a. net profit of JS4 10a. ENGEDI C.M. CHAPEL.—The Rev. Robert Roberts presided over Monday's meeting of the Literary and Debating Society. A paper was read by Mr Lewis A. Burroll on "Chas. Kings- ley," which proved very interesting and most popular amongst the members. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded tho speaker, on the motion of Mr Rowland Jones, seconded by Mr D. C. Lewis. P S.E.—There was a largo attendance in the Nantyglyn Schoolroom on Saturday evening for the weekly oonoert, held under the auspices of the Pleasant Saturday Evenings Society. Mr Richard Newell cccupicd the chair. Rev. Hy. Elderkin, gavo an address, taking for his subject the "Sun." A most interesting micellaneous programme was also givan by a I number of well known local artistes. METROPOLE HOTEL —The bookings for Christmas at the Mttropole Hotel are largely in excess of previous years. From Saturday. De- cember 21st, to Tuesday, the 31st, entertain- ments have been arranged for e-ach day. Mr John Collins L.R.A.M.. the eminent violinist, and party, will be present, as in past years. AMONGST the successful candidates at the reccnteexaminatio:s held by the Incorporated Soo- ciety of Musicians, are the names of Miss Christiana Robinson and Miss Violet Coleman, pupils of MT Llewelyn Jones, F.R.C.O., at Wil- ton House School (the Misses Morris). THAN K3> Mr B.tr.c-ii. at enaance officer. wi.Ùe3, through medium cf this journal, to tharuk all who have so- gono:x>usly contributed to- wards fj-e 2100 ora. fig as which are to be pre- sented to children attending school in tho dis- trict- RECOVERING.:— The numerous friends of Dr. T- Cadhran Jones wild be pleased to hoar that his sojourn in Switzerland lias had the moat gratifying results, lie has made excellent progress towards nyxr^ry that ho will probably be able to resume duties vory short- 1.)". SPECIAL COURT.—At a srxcial court held on Monday, before Mr J ames Wood (in the chair) and Mr T- J. William^, Ann Price, a travelling hawker, was brought u.p in custody oharged with being-drunk in charge of a ohild in Rhiw-iToad on Saturday evening. P.C. DJ. Jones proved the casa. a fine of 6s includ- ing ccste was inflicted- BETHLEHEM LITERARY SOCIETY. — This Society met an Monday evening, under t.he presidency of Mr Morris Jbllis. when a very popular lecture was delivered by the Rev. T. M. Jones (pastor) on "The Relation of the Oailvinistio Methodists and the Literature of Wales." Mr Joaies dealt chiefly with the work docne by tihis denomination in the past for tho iiteratuire otf Wales- Mr Jores is an authority on the subject, and a rncist interesting and in- structive evening was spent- The following part in the discussion whioh followed: — Messrs Saml. JOII1, Mcfres WILIiams, John Da- vies, and' Jamce Griffiths. A hearty vote of chunks was accorded to the Rev. T. M. Jones for lApf tjiyft, MUSICAL SUCCESSES—^Among too suc- cessful candidates at the recent examination of the Incorporated Society of Musicians for the district we are pleased to see the names of C. M. Robinson, Grade III.; Violet Coleman, Grade 1.; and Doris G Jones, Prep. Grade (honours), Mr LI. Jones, L-R.C.O—pupils at Wilton House School- COTTAGE HOSPITAL. — Sister M. begs to acknowledge the following gifts with tharl&j: —Miss Earp, eggs, papers, and linen; Mis Booth, pork and brawn; Mrs Halliwell, illus- trated papers; Mrs Robeife, Bryn tur- nipe; Miss Butcher and MLr, Buirweil, books and papers; Mrtt Cunliffc, rabbits; Mr Raynes, do.; Mrs Jornv, Gwynfa. Cottage, tea. and sugar; Mr Nunn, illustrated papers; Mrs Eden. "Graphic;" anonymous, razor; Dr. Ruesell, fruit. PRESENTATION.—There was a large at- tendance of the friends of Mr L. M. Burrvll, of the N. W. Audit District, in the Council Rooms, on Tucsdny evening, far the purposo of making- a-presentation to Mr Burrell, on the occasion of his. recent marriage. Councillor John Wiiliarns presided. The prcsentaticn took the form cf a solid silver tea service, which tho Chairman handed to the recipient, and a puree of gold, whic.h was handed11 to Mrs Burrell, by Mr G. Bevan. The following gentlfme-n made con- gratulatory speeches: Messrs John Williams, G. Bevan, D. McKis, Royoe Williamc,, T. R. lyewis, — Durant, aoid the Rev. John Edwards. Me^rs Edward Roberts and Williajne-Jones were re- wp-:n^ible for-the arrangements. FIRE.—On Saturday evening, 3.1. about nine o'clock, an ootbrealr of fire oeourred at the pre- mises of Mssers and Co. The brigade were quickly .on the cpot, but in the mea-nthnc the fire had* been extinguished. It transpires that a quantity of ..¡:.trnw in the oellars of the shop got alight, but fortunately the fire wan dis- covered before any damage was done. BUSINESS-CHANGE.—As will be seen from oiir advertising oolumns, the firm of Moesre I r Booth and Sandy, have disposed of their busi- ness to Mr G. Perkins, of Abergele and Rhyl. Mr Perkins has a. big reputation as a business man, and will be an acquisition to the town. CHARITY MATCH.—On Christmas Day, the committee of the Colwyn Bay Football Club have arranged to play a. match against the Wednes- days, when the proceeds will be devot.c-d towards the District Nursing Å<:iiJ.OC ia.tio n. Tickets will bo on pale during the next few days, and the committee hope that every assistance will be given to this most deserving chariiv. ENGLISH PRESBYTERIAN CHUWH.- There was a large attendance at tho English Presby tori an Church yesterday, on the occasion of the sale of work and concert. The afternoon was devoted to the sale and tea, whilst a. con- cert followed, in which the following took part: Mie3 Gladys Jones, Mrt3 Gordon Coulter, and Mr Wright, violin solos; recitations, Mifs Eisie Coidter; and songs by Mr A. Berth Jones. A most amusing feature was Mrs Jarley's wax- works, whioh were exhibited for the first time in the town. The stall-holders were Mr6 Berth Jonaj, Mrs Hughea Jones, and Mrs Davies; re- freshments, Mrs Coulter, Mrs Aldis, Mrs Du- rant, Miias Startin, and Mies Gilbert. Mrs Foulkes and Mrs Durant were announoed the winners of the first an-d second prizes respec- tively in the recent cake competition. The judge was Mias Williams, cookery teaoher under the Local Education Authority. LIST OF VISITORS. IMPERIAL HOTEL, Colwyn Bay. Mr Weyman, Crewe. Mr Howls. Essex. Mr R. M. Smith, Llysfaen. Mr Hyde, Manchester. Mr J. Naylor, Bournemouth. Mr F. Walker, Cheltenham. A. Charlton. Esq., Ryde, I.O.W. Mr J. Palmer, Liverpool. Mr O. Williams, Sal/ord. Mr Kemp, Lewisham. Mr F. Thomas, Fenton. J. Henderson. Esq., London. F. Bailey, Esq., Bristol. P. Caldwell, Esq., Cheltenham. R. A. Owen Esq., Mold. T. Barker, Esq., Bradford. A NEW DEPARTURE. M esses Ch&rnley and Sons, optologixts (eyesight and spectacle specialists) and members of the British Optical Association. London, by exami- raiion, have opened a new branch shop of 17, Penrhyn-road, Colwyn Bay. Messrs Charnley and Sons are well known throughout the Mid- lands, and ari very successful at their establish.- i.ient, 73, New-street, Birmingham, and Granby- street Leicester. With thein eyesight testing and spectacle fitting is an entire speciality and not a side line They do not sell optical goods generally. A place such as Messrs Charnley and Sons liavj now opened has been a long-felt want in the No.'th Wales district. The inhabit- ant, however, have now placed within their reach the same skill and facilities in sight test- ing as aro enjoyed by the larger towns. Their rooms are fitted up with the latest appliances. ghc-ie, together with their great experience, en- able them to detect and correct with lenses any defects of vision. Messrs Charnley and Sons f-re at all times willing to advise anyone re- garding their eyes who may wish to consult them the same as at thoir other establishments, and free of charge. Ono outstanding feature which has contributed so largely to their success has been in the curing, by means of specially- prepared glasses, headache, neuralgia, and other nervo troubles. We gather from the few days that they have been opened that the residents of Colwyn have not been slow to take ad-itago of the facilities offered them by Messrs Charn- ley and Sons. A "PARLIAMENTARY NIGHT." The fortnightly meeting of tho Colwyn Bay L and District Liberal Association, held on Friday night, took the form of a Parliamentary night. Mr Ellwood was elected to the speaker's chair. Mr John Crompton took the part of the Prime Minister, Mr Oswald Jones Home Secretary, Mr Roger Davies President of the Local Govern- ment Board, and Mr S. T. Frost Chief Secre- tary for Ireland. Tho Opposition was led by Mr S. Glynnc Jones. who was ably supported by Mr Gordon Coulter, as Mr Austin Chamberlain. The Leader of the Opposition asked the First Commissioner of Works if his attention had been drawn to the disgraceful state of the Colwyn Bay roads, also when, if ever, the roads will be put into a respectable state of repair, and when that is dono. how long the roads will be left without being pulled up again The President of tho Local Government Board replied to tho effect that the bad state of the Colwyn Bay roads was largely due to the u' weather (laughter). The Chief Secretary for Ireland then intro- duced an Irish Council Bill to provide for the establishment and functions of an Administrative Council for Ireland. The Bill was strongly opposed by the Leader of tho Opposition and his colleagues of tho Front Opposition Bench, while the Prime Min- Liter and other members of the Government were strong in support of the Bill, among others taking part in the debate being Messrs David Thomas, T. J. Dowell, junr. (who crossed tho floor of the House), Hugh Owen. and J. Pen- nington Walkden (formerly cf Rochdale). Tho President of 'the Local Government Beard moved the closure, and the Bill was declared read a first time by an overwhelming majority.

ABERGELE. DEATH OF MRS A. DERBYSHIRE.—The daath of Mrs A. Derbyshire took place on the 6th inst., at the age of 85 years. The goad event occurred at the residence of her youngest son, at Corwen, where she had lived for the past few years. Deceased was the widow of Mr James Derbyshire (who predeceased her by 20 years), late of Belle Vue. Towvn, Ab:rgele, formerly of Plas Cech Gardens adjoining, where they had res'ded for about half a century. The funeral, which was private, tock placo on the 10th inst., at the C.M. Chapel Cemetery. Abergele. Tho mourners included Dr. J. Derbyshire, Birken- head and Mr E. Derbyshire, Corwen (sons); tho Rev.'A. Llovd Hughes^ Holywell, and Mr Wm. Williams, Colwyn Bay -Fons-iii-law); Mr A. Parry Morgan, Dolgelley; Mr W. J. Derbyshire. Sandycroft; Rev. J. Derbyshire Roberts and Mr Thos. Roberts. Abergele; Mr E. Gladstone Da- vies, Rhyl, and Mr Evan Davies, Birkenhead (grandchildren). The funeral services were con- ducted by the Rev. Francis Jones, AbergeTe. and the Rev. Jonathan Jones, St. Asaph (formerly of Towyn, Ab:rgele). Deceased is survived by five sons and daughters, 28 grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren. Much sympathy pre- vails with the various families at Colwyn Bay, Corwen. Birkenhead, Rhyl. and Abergele, whero the decoas»d had been staying on various occa- sions during tho last 20 yoars. HEBRON C.M.—For the Bcxing Day Eiv- teAdfo-d. held in connection with Hebrcn C.M. Chapel, the entries are exceptionally numerous. The St. P-i ul's Juvenile Choir have entered in the juvenile choir competition.

LLYSFAEN. MR ERNEST GODBER has passed. the ad- vanced grade of the examinations held by tho Incorporated Society of Musicians. Ho was a pupil of Mr Llewelyn Jones. F.R.C.O., organist of Llanfairfechan.

OLD COLWYN. DRUNKENNESS. Before Mr Knceshaw and other magistrates, on Saturday, at Colwyn Bay, Wi.liam Foulkes, junr., was charged by P.C. G. Martin with being drunk in Abergele- rcad, Colwyn Bay, on December 7th. Defend- ant pleaded guilty, and four previous convictions were proved against him. Mr J. Smith said he would like to know where Foulkes get his drink. The Chairman c-bscrved that members of the family were constantly before them, and they ouglht to bo declared "habitual drunkards. Sergeant Jones Reea said it was very seldom chat they were found in a public-house, and tho publican^ would rather do without them. Su-pt. Jones said he understood from the police that drink waa c'hiefly carried into the house at Old Colwyti. A fine cf 5s and ccets was im- posed. SALE OF WORK.—As a result of the two days' salo of work and Christmas Tree, held in the Assembly Rooms last week, tho Special Effort Fund on behalf of St. John's has now Resulted in the debit being wiped off. At tho commencement of the sale B250 was required, but the salo proceeds amount to nearly JE270.

LORD VIVIAN'S DIVORCE SUIT. In the Divarce Court on Tuesday, Baron Vivian, of Chesham Place, asked for a divorce from his wife Brbara Lady Vivian, on the ground of misconduct with Mr Alfred Curphey, who was described as living in the Isle of Man. Mr Bavford appeared br Lord Vivian, and Mr J. Harvey Murphey represented the respondent and co-respoodt'nt, but stated t.1-at there was no defence. According to the statement of Mr Bavford, Lord Vivian went abroad far the benefit of his health in July laat. and upon his return he heard that his wife had been in the Isle of Man with the co- respondent. Evidence having been given, his Lordship granted the petitioner a aceree nisi, with costs and the cus- tody of the two children.

XMAS. 1907. & MRS NEEDHAM, I CON WAY-ROAD, | CHOCOLATES, 1 XMAS. CRACKERS, 8 a.nd CHOCOLATES, 1 XMAS. CRACKERS, 8 FANCY BOXES. R m

CAFE HANTANT AT RHOS-ON-SEA. HIGhLY SUCCESSFUL FUNCTION. On Tuesday, a. Cafe Chantant was held in the Chur h Room, Llandrillo, in aid of the Trillo Men's Guild. The room had been most effectively decorated, and the acprie generally was of a very animated character. Before the doors were opened the various tables and decorations were judged by Mrs Bos- took and Mrs Wooller, and tho prizes were awarded as follows: 1, Mrs Hughes; 2, Mioses I Jones, Bryn Dinarth; 3, Misses Edgar, Rhos. A consolation prize was awarded Mrs Wood. Aber- hod. At the advertised time of opening, there was an encouraging attendance. The Vicar (Rev. E. J. Evans). in opening the proceedings, remarked that in the past it had been usual to associate rain with any movement held in the Church Room, but for onco they had been blessed with a fine day. They all knew that the prooocdings had been arranged and car- ried out by Miss Morgan, and her assistants, on behalf of too Trillo Men's Guild, which wanted to become a. very 9uooessful branch of the Church organisation of the parish. Each parish should have, in addition to its staff of clergy, out,hoots in the form of clubs and guilds. They were roally necessary to social or- ganisation. Llandrillo was becoming by degrees what would bofore long be termed a large parish. it was .now in the transition stage, passing from a oountry 1o a town parish, and consequently it was neosscary to develop their organisation Every parish should do something for the men, women, and children to bind them together, and this was what '.hey were trying to do by degrees. They had a Children's Guild which was in a very flourishing condition. Now they were try- ing to do somithing for the iren in the shape of an institute which would bind them together for social purposes, for their odification, and mental and physical improvement. Later they would have to do something for the women. lIe hoped that by degrees they would get into working order before the neighbourhood developed fully Into a. town parish. A delightful programme of music was pre- sented, Miss Doris Ashby and Miss Irene Wooller being prominent amongst the artistes. A most pleasing .number wai the dialogue "A Show of Hands," by Mr and Miss Law. Both were fully up to their pans, and acted with great confidence, the performance being con- spicuous for the absence of that "stage stiffness" so often noticeable in amateurs. Tho programmo for tho afternoon was as fol- lows Gramophone sG!ectioI13, Miss Irene Wollor; song "Serenade" (Ma-senct), Miss Crosfleld; "Children's Homo," Rev. E. J. Evans; cxin song arid dance. "Mr Moon," L Iris Ashby and Miss Irene Woolier; duet, "Down the Vale," Misses Nest and Eira Jones; piano- forte solo, Miss Edgar; butterfly dance, Miss Irene Wooller; duologue, "A Show of Hands," Mr and Miss Law; song, "I know a lovely gar- den," Miss Eira Jones; song, "Believe me true," Rev. E. James Evans; pierrot sc.ng and dance, "Grow, little mushroom," Miss Iris Ashby and Miss Irene Wooller. Tables were by the following: — Mrs Mould and Miss Rotherham, Miss Fowler, Miss Winnie Pryce Jones, Mrs E. J. Evans (Vicar- age), Miss Wood, Miss Jonas (Aberhod), Mrs Wood (do.), Misses Edgar, Misses Jones (Din- arth), Mrs Hughes (Bryndefaid). In addition the following ladies contributed tcwird.3 tho tea: — Mrs Bos;ock, Mrs Horton (Bryn Dinarth), Mias Houghton (Queen's Lodge), Misses Barlow, Misses Hewitt, Miss Sugden,Miss Lauae, and Mrs Griffiths (Rhos-road). The helpers wereMisses Horton, Missce Ed- gar, Mis^e.- Jonas (Dinarth), Miss Uilsworth, Miss Cros'ield, Miss A. Morgan, Miss Deris Wood, Miss Leila Grant, M'ss Hilda Heckle, and they were assisted by Mrs Marsan. Misses Mux. san, Mrs Tozer. Mrs T. O. Jones, Mrs Berts, Mrs T. O. Roberts. Mrs Stephens, Mrs llinton, and Mrs Edwards. During the aftern.jon a eontcst, entitled the "Mgazine Competition," was held. Competitors Had to trace thj names of well-known magazines from various articles exhibited. This proved a difficult task, and the prizes were given to Mr H. F. Ashby and Miss Phyllis Horton, who, cut of 23 names. successful in correctly naming 13 and 11 respectively. i There WJ.3 again a largo aJte.ndance in the evening, when the following contributed to an excellent programme: — Miss Coulter, MS5 Dunning, Mrs Plews, Miss Irene Wooller, Miss Iria Ashby, Misa Gladys To^-or, Miss Eira Jones, Mr and Miss Law, Messrs J. O. Davies, T. J. Williams, F. G. Moore. Richard Hughes, and A. E. Bird.

ABERGELE CHOWS. (By "Cockcrel."). Thoro ihavc recently been, psver&l raids by the polico inpon dogs found wandering abou.t wrbiiout co-tars, and the "cu'prits" were ¡.. de- tailed until thoir OTvrieiG C'\¡¡;Ø to claim them- Ttoo ohiiirge for canine's lodging rior nig.t is id. Quite a re spec-table figure compared wnln a lodging bjuoe "dees" at Zd. it -A Two fox-houiic'js, fcdomiging rcopceiivcly to Mr Jptnes. p.'ianbor, and Mr Hopiv.ns, lieskeUi Hotel, were "arrested" the day, an attempt made to run fhc-m in. ut Mr Jones d dog refused to go, a.nd ebri%'g:;ad hard, dospito P-C- Penciiebu.y's (strenuous eifo.-ta. Mr liop- kin's dog, however, seomod to delight in tiie novelty, and was as docile as could be. # » » When neigihbo-i'jrs aro dis'.u-rbod' by unearthly souiuda ercmiatiuig from tlho rear of t.r.eir dweiLwJCP at is perfectly perceptible (good word, siir !> teat Bonjetihing lIS aniks. in,ced^_ their inveetigatien. and demands a satisfactory ex- pla-n-a-ton 'before they feel like goinig to bed in pa. ety—especially it thla hour is approximate to midnight- » was that f.rigl.kfi:] noise iihat broke tho stillness of the night and kept bne neTghbonir- hood of a ceetain terrace in the vicinity 0" Abergele in a state of nervouwiers ior tilQ .spiiee of several hou;3? "Tw a rat hunt (r-ave tho mark), an or,}: nised rat bunt, oandle, pokers, brooma. and other inetrumonts of torture all complete, and a ubg, too. Weli. wed, I must roally nut it in the soxety column q3 tho "meet", of the sea- son • » There was only one solitary rat, buifc the attacking force was a formidable one. Did t;iey oatah it'! No, no, but as one of "the remarked "It was awfully exciting. oheir • » » • Now, tihat shows thoro is plenty of excite- ment to be had in Abergele. Who said the pi-ao3 was quiet, ? lit simply wants looking for. does excitement, and you cam easily get a.s mucih as you want. You may not be euooetstsful in getting exactly what -ou require. buit still tlho excitement is there all tho same. « « » The offioe boy quito agroeo with me. lie says. "If yer only ittas tho pasihenoe ycr can got muoh excitement out 0: watching a hen lay- ing an egg as yer can about pushing yer youngest hrobher in the duck pcnd, and then go and liston ter his hollering when mater finds him-" « « Christmas window displays a.ro now in cvi- donco at the s.sops, and the youngsters find greait d'elight in vialting tihe confectioners and grocers wild feasting eyes on the good things exhibited tihore If anyone would like to see reoA pleasure and joy partjemfied just give one of thrse mippara a penny, oend him in- to chop to buy some sweetmeats or cake, and I guarantee that the genuine yjy exhibited on 'his countenance will be fully woriih tho money. « • • ■ By the way, tee Tontine Club distributes its dividend next Monday. and I guarantee that t-hia club will show value in. many a home during Christmr.3 week- It wiil indeed' bo a "Menry Christmas" to them. # » » I will not guarantee tihe following story to be original, but you have it just as I heard it, and I itihinik it gentleman visiting the re- cent I rash Exhibition at Dublin went up to one of the parters and aaked—pointing to tbo words "not transfo-able" on his ticket—1" uat docs tjnis mean, Pat? After a cloeo scrutiny of tho pertobeard, Pat Llandliy replied "Shupe. yor honrs-ar, it nmanes t'hait if ycr don't oome yeiDolf yar cannot oome at all." • •• n SOCIETY NEWS. Mr Chambers and Mr Samuels arc quite ap- preciated in their role as chess exports at the Cafe Club- • « • • Mr Owen officiated as whip pea? in the recent moot ofF tihe rat 'humtors, -and h W valua.ble ér- viocs greatly to the day's enjoyment, ail though the bag waa mall II • • • Tom Jar.,3a ha^elnown sueh excellent, abi- liitv wriih the cue that a ma.tdh will shortly be arranged between him and a noted billiard ex- part.

PRESIDENCY OF THE NORTH WALES BRANCH OF THE U.K.C-T-A. Sw- Ernest Cochrane, Bart-, who, it was eta- ted in our las I, issue, had kindly consented to accept tihe pxeider.'cy. of trJO North Walee Branch of the U-K-C-T-A-. is chairman of the oomnany of Messrs Cant-re.1 J Cochrane Ltd., the ooJebrated aerated and mineral water manufacturers. The firm 1),1"9 well1-Known along the ooaat. and1 the fact that their Chair- man is taking eudh an injUarest in the movemeot ia gnwtivyinff.

Births, Marriages, and Deaths. MARRIAGES. BKADSHAW—WILLM.VNN.—On November 23rd, by special license, at the Raman Catholic Church of St.. John the Evangelist, New York, Annie Gertrude Wjllmann, to John Henry Bradshaw. SMITH—GRIFFITH—At Llanllechid C.M. Chapel, on December 11th, by the Rev. J. T. Job, in the presence of Mr D. Griffith Davies, Registrar, David Thomas Smith, of 20, Penybryn, Bethesda (formerly or Oorwen), to Catherine Ann Griffith, of 5, Cae- chwarel, Llanllechid. DEATHS. GRIFFITH. —December 17, at "Llanfair Presbury, Glos., Margaret Barbara, daughter of the late Rev. Richard Coytemore Howard, D.D., Rector of 'Llan- rhaiadr, Denbighshire, and widow of the late John Griffith Griffith,, of Llanfair and Brynodel, in the County of Carnarvon, aged 88 years. R.I.P. Wl'LLIAMS.-December 13th, at Holt Street House, Wrexham, aged 63, Joseph Llewelyn Williams, M.B. I FUNERALS BY Established 1867.

CATTLE. WREXHAM, Monday.—As usual at the market im- mediately succeeding the Christmas fat stock show, there were very few fat cattle on offer to-day, and trade was duli. There was a sharp trade for sneep, at glOd prices, and the demand for good dairy cows was keen, useful ones making up to 20 guineas. LIVERPOOL, Monday.—There was a smaller number of cattle on offer, tnough slightly larger than the corresponding Christmas market of last year. The supply, however, was quite sufficient for the i^paire- mams of the trade. Extra well-finished qualities made the top quotation, but middling and inferior sorts made only late rates. Sheep also shown in smaller numbers. There was very little animation in the mut- ton trade, and on the whole it "9 of a disappointing character. Some choice small cheviots made the top quotation, but for the ordinary run cf butchering sheep prices were in buyers' fav nir. Quotations: Beef: First class G,kd second cla.ts 5d: third class 4ld per lb. (sinking the ofl'a!). Live weight: First class 3J second class 29s 4d third class 23s per 112!bH. Mutton 9d to 6d per lb. At market 1,374 cattle and 4.720 sheep. BIRMINGHAM, Tuesday.—Only a small supply and trade du: Quotations: Best Herefords, 6td; short- horns, 6d to G-J-dj bulls and cows, 4d to 44 1 sheep, 8d to !M ewes and rams, 5fd to Gd per lb. Good number of pigs offering, and demand brisli bacon pigs, t'e porkers 9s 6a to 9s 9d; sows, 7s 3d per 8C(lr,. SALFORD, Tuesday.—2.C41 cattle and 81,272 sheep were. offered at the Christmas market, trade generally being slow. Few special quality beasts were shown, the supply consisting chiefly of ordinary sorts and good cutting beasts. Best Herefords made 6-{d to 6Jd bulis, 6d per lb. shorthorns and Welsh heifers, 6d to 6'd bullocks, 5jd to (i^d covra and bulls, 5d to 5Jd. Sheep were a good show of useful lots, and included a pen of Royal Hampshire Downs and one of house lambs from St. Albans. Best Scotch ehevi 'ts and erossbreds made 9d to 9d per lb. heavy 8d. ewes 7d, light Irish 8d to 8id, heavy 7td to 8d, ewes 6d to 7d. Calves made from 5,1d to 3d per lb. HAY AND STRAW. MANCHESTER, Monday.—Clover 5,1(1 to Gd, straw oat 2d to 3d per stone." WOOL. BRADFORD, Monday.—The market for raw material is unchanged, but there are fewer excessively cheap lots about. For merino tops t'lere is a little more inquiry at low prices sixties are 20s 6id. Crossbreds are still very quiet four and three-quarters are quoted at Is l}ct English wools are inactive exccpt skin for the Leicester trade. In the export yarn market there is practically no new buying going on. FEEDING STUFFS. Molassins M-al, £ 6 7s 6d per ton. BUTTER. MEAT. EGGS. Etc. BANGOR, Friday. — Fresh butter, la 3d per lb.; eggs, C> for Is; Irish. Danish, and UanacUan bucuvs, is 2d to is 4d per 1:1.; beef, 7d to lud; mutton, 3d to lOd; veal, 7d to lud; pork, ïd to iUd; ham, 7d 10 lUd; bacon, 7d to 9d; iat pigs, 3^d per lb.; potatoes (old). 81bs, for bd; oairots. Id per lb., turnips, Id per lb. parsnips, Id pec io.; cabbages, Id to 3d each; oauliltowers, 2d to 4d eacii; celery, 2d to 3d per stick; let- tuce, Id each; looks, Id per buncn; cucumbers, 5d to 8d each; grapeo (Englisn), 2s to 2s 6d each; romatojs, 6d to lOti per lb. apples, 2d to 3J per lb. pears, 6J to tid per lb. chickens, 3s bd to 4s p.;)r couple; fowls, 3s to 48 each; fiares, 3 j to 63 6d caca; rabbits, 6d to 9d c-ch; pigeons, Is 4d per brace; pheasants, 5i1 6d per braoo; partridges, 'im fed per braco; wild ducks, 2s 3d per brace; tur- keys, lOd to Is; soles, Is to Is 4d; turbot, Is; brill, 93; halibut, 9d; 1 rron soles, 9d; plaice, 3d to 6d; whiting, 4d to 6d; dabs, 4d; gurnets, 3d; hake, 4d; cod. 3d to 6d; haddocks, 4d; white bait, 6d per pint; shrimps, 5d per pint. LLANGEFNI, Tiiur.;day.-B,.itter, Is 2d per lb.; eg^s, 8 fcr Is; fat pigs, 3^1 per lb.; httlo pigs. 103 to 13r, each; fowls, Is 6d to Is 9d each; ducks, 2s 3d to i 6d; oats, 17s to 18s per quarter. l'WLLUfiLl, Wednesday.Butter Is 2d per lb. young pig., 10s to 133 each fat pigs 8hl per lb. beef 7:1 to 9d per lb. mutton 7d to IOd per lb. pork 7d to 9d per lb. geese Gid per lb. eggs lis per 120; fowls 2s per couple; ducks 4s 6d to 5s per couple; potatoes 43 to 4s 6d per 112ibs. chickens 3s to 3s 3d per couple. LLANItWST, Tuesday.—Egg3 7 for Is butter la 3d and Is id per lb. fowls 3s Gd to 4s 6d per couple ducks 5s to as wl per couple; potatoes 43 61 to 5s per ewt. pigs 15s and icis cach; geese 8d and 9d per lb. 9d per lb.

PRIZE DISTRIBUTION AT OLD COLWYN. LIST CF PRIZE WiNflERS. Tise annu-jj prize dwl-ribuiion took place at tihe Girls' College. Old Cclwyn, on Tuesday afternoon. Mrs Lloyd. Ta.nyocwxh who was tho ■recipiciiifc of a handsome bouquet, presented' by Miss Vioiot Eraser, kindly distributed the prizes to the successful winners, while the Hev. Ll. A. I\!ci'ards pre<sÎ<kd, supported by the Rov. t'ov, "Ii Owen, rector of JJanielian. l'here was a la;go and .ashionable gatlio^ing. prizes av. a.rtlod were as io lows :—Fcirm Upper IV. E- VViiliams. G. Hugijes; lower 1V-. K- M- Jenkins, M. Pierce; 111-. M- Davies. G. Eraser; 1I., F. Powriall CvAe-n. Examination work: Upper IV., D. M- Davios, L. Green; Lower IV-. M. V. Reed. F. Rowe; III., M. Mellor. V. Robarls; II., N. Edwards, G. Max- j well. Prize fcr good conduct (presen.tod by Mra Lloyd1). Mary Owen; Scripture (presented by Miisj Gej-rgc), K. Fraaer; goneral improve- miant (presented by Mrs Malilor), D. K. Hugbea. V- Fraeer; mu~ic, Marie Owen; painting, E- Round; loxd prize for hiyhcac marks gained at London College of Music (Ch-^Ler centre), D. K. Reed Ceitifioates: Londcn College o. Musio, Diploma A-L-C.M., D. K. K-eotl; senior, D. K. Roed (bone ); 1\. M. Jonkina (1st cJi1 diistinction); pa-55, Marie Owen, L. Green; In- corporated gociety c-f MusLoiana: Grade II., K. M. Jenkins. M. V- Reed; Grade J., K, M- j Jenkins (hons.)- Pcjss: G. Hugh:9, Vio'et Re- bar to, F. Pownaij. Owen. A occiccrt. conducted by Dr. Roland Rogers, was given by tht.3 pupils:—Pianoforte "The Wolves," F. Fmnw.11 Owcin and1 V. Ro- berts; chorus, "A iSJcrry Christmas;" solo, "lliio Mofchorland is oal.ing," E- Hound; piart-co- forto duet, "Mazurka," K. M- Jenkins and M. Davies; part anng. "The Flag of Britain. In tho iatorval tea ivas eer^-d- The iinire was concluded by a pliv entitled "Crau'cird," cha,rndr. £ t]y by gome of tie pupils. Dramatis porsonae: Miss Matilda Jenkin,s, D. M. Davi.es; Misa Po'o, D. Ilugltas; Miss Betty Barker, L. G reon; Mrs Far.re.9t0r, K. Frasetr; M'ss May Smith, M. V- Reed Mrs Jamicson, Marie C)>ven; .Peggy. P. Skilbcck; Ma.rtha. F. Rowo; Peter Jenkins, K- Round; Jem. lioa,rp, M- Pierce. 1no evening terminated with a dan:-iO.

NEEDHAM'S, K For CIGARS. 8 BEST BRANDS cf HAVANA, INDIA, § MEXICAN, and BRITISH. 1 Prioes—RIGHT.. | Quality—EXTRA. S Condition—FINE. Q XMAS. PRESENTS. 1 19638P ¡ 19638p GitRIZTM-AS f R. Geese, Turkeys, Hares, Pheasants, Ducks, &c. (Unless of the BEST QUALITY are not Cheap at any Price). THIS year we have arranged for a Magnificent FLOCK OF BIRDS -L (including over 100 Prize Winners), both GEESE & TURKEYS, which will be offered to the Public at the same price that many- dealers will ask for Foreign Birds of very inferior quality. Kindly order early to avoid disappointment, and call and inspect our Display of Choice Flowers & Fruits of all lands WE GUARANTEE ABSOLUTE SATISFACTION BOTH IN QUALITY AND PRICE. ff T ARUNDALE and SONS, v Conway Road, Colwyn Bay and Rhos-on-Sea. BUCKLEY'S CEIiEB^flTBD CHRISTMAS CAKES, Mince Pies, Plum Puddings- CHRISTMAS SHOWROOM OF Crackers Si faacp Chocolate Boxes OUR SPECIALITY:- Cosaques for Table Decoration. Withington House, Colwyn Bay. 19611p BEAUTIFUL AND ATTRACTIVE CHRISTMAS GIFTS THAT WILL LAST A LIFETIME. W. JONES & SON Ha ye the pleasure to announce that their stock is now replete with charming anc' dainty novelties in Gold and Gem Set Jewellery. Including many examples of the now fashionable Amethyst and Peridot Jewels, amongst which will be found Designs of Exceptional Grace and Beauty. GEM RINGS a Speciality. We Cordially invite an inspection of our extremely choice display of Silver Articles, chaste and elegant in design, at prices to suit everyone, from i/- to [20. NO BETTER VALUE IN NORTH WALES. STATION ROAD, COLWYN BAY. TELEPHONE 4x3. EYESIGHT SCIENTIFICALLY TESTED. OPTICAL DEPARTMENT under the personal supervision of J. KYFFIN JONES, F.S.M.C., F.I.O. (Qualified Optician bv Fram.j Holder of THE HIGHEST Diplomas obtainable by a Sight Testing Optician. Spectacles and eyeglasses in Gold, Go!d Filled, Nickel and Steel in Stock, Barometers, Thermometers, Field Glasses, Opera Glasses. W. JONES & SON, Station Road, Colwyn Bay, Tel. 413.. AIJ And at OLD COLWYN and ABERGELE. 19681 -.r" tfJir.¡g -gi;¡!t. '-J m- I GAIITIVIELL^S He-opened I WITH AN ENTIRELY NEW AND \VELL-SELECTED STOCK OF 1 CHRISTMAS GOODS B CO M PRISING: | Bon-bons, Crackers, Fancy Iced Cakes, Fancy and our Noted Chocolate Boxes, Filled Novelties, and our Noted Plum Puddings and Home-madP Mince Meats." — j Our Higli,Ct'asc, Co.,ifectio,-Liery is nsutpassed. =- ffc TM £ i | stat10!1 R°AD, I Mil I IfitLL O9 CO-WYN BAY. r.. ..1 _i\JL/M-CO; 1908 NUMERO-COLOURSCOPE BY VlLLIAM HEALD. TI-IIS NliMEROCOLOURSCOPlO tells tho Ruling Co>'<es and Nuinbe-m oi 1903, and describes their iiiduences. 1 I also glvce t.hc influence*, of each se-parato Month Da* 01 Week, an.1 DATES through out the entire year. r out th Ol1:tlf<J A MOST HELPFUL GlIDE. GBMICRAL NUMKRO-COLOURSCOPE fo.r 1903 l*. 6d. PEilifc'ONAL „ „ 2a. 6d, X.B.—If a Pcrconai "Num.-Col." be ordered ploaso farw.^ with same N<un« in Fuli Married Lady send Maiden Surname as well— Portal Addrec Date- and Year of Birth. Tho Personal ones are separately cast a.nd written for e3n person. Writo at once to~- MR WI1LIAM IIEALD, 13, Greenfield Road, C'olwj Bay, North Wales.

SCALE PROSTITUTIOM. Askad1 by the Luton Town Council to tender for the insertion of the Corporation's routine advertisinig, "The Luton News and tne Beds. Advertiear" adhered to tb-e usual Ecale rate of 6d par line, whilst, we regret to note. "The Liuten Reporter" quoted Is 3(1 pc^ inch, or about lid par 1in.e. Trite roco-iDmendation that tjelis low prioo by one paper be a<lapted, to cxaluBion the other panars. hus basn re- ferreid back tJ oocnnmitteo after a sound and logical speoo'i on tho ooaimorcial and ethical aspect of the subject by a Lut.-in akferman, Mr Wilkinson, who |x>:rvtocl out that Icoal public notieoe should bo phiood befoiix) all the bur- gesses. apa.rl 5rom which t-ho local papers of ton guve 'p't."C¡¡i-e oilieial i r form to the pubiip by roqueist, and rendered olhor local public During the past ten yeans we have not oca^ve:! to doprecats th-o w-aak-kneed ton- ior.oy amongst some newspapers in the matter of tendering for local ofiicial advertising- Th;s is ernphatically a case in which 3'nou.kl stand tcrpcther in defcncc. al:ko o. t and or tÙ puUio. Bv insufficient publhilv for its announcements, a local authority may easily lose more pounds in a vear than it saves shilling's■—("Newspaper Ownor-") We suggest, that each member of the Colwyn Bay Urban Council should carefully etud'y this paragraph- We meed not add any tiling oua^elvee to the foregoing.

J is it, y Johnny (day a.Lor pstaiais party) Tbr<?e pen north of oaator ou only a Utile, please, it's for me-" XMAS. 1907^ fe NE E D H A m > s f OONWAY 0AD and STATION-ROAD § COLWYN BAY. fc BEST SI for PIPES, POUCHES, £ SM :E11S' REQUISITES, and | FANCIES. 1 TALKING STIC'IVS, etc. S £ r!> Printed by cf "The Welsh Ccast Pioneer," Pubtiehsd by them, at their Head (),I-, :-Con"-av-rc.,ad, Colwyn Bay. 111 the Count. Denbigh 10 High-si., Cor.* ay; 63a, MOb<st., dandudno Clarendon Build. ings, Robr.t^' Stancnory L"e- pot. Lian'f c"an'• _Pct:dviTryn Ilouco. Let-' twsyooed, ln the Counvy ct Carnarvon; 14. Iiigh-st., Festirsicy. :n ti:o County of Menoneth fhe Llbruy, Sia'jo.'i-d., L!&r,- rwst; eaxa House, Abergole; rortland-p:aoe, Denbigh. iin tho Cour.ty of Denbigh; Lligh. et., Rhyf. 'ef^ral Buildings, Iligh-et., Pres- tatyn, aLl. t.bo County of Flint.-Thur&IV, 1907.