The Welsh Coast Pioneer and Review for North Cambria

BETTWS ABERGELE. THE VICAR'S SUCCESSOR. The living oi Bettws, Abeu-g-clo, vacant by the appoint- ;c ment of* the Rev. E. Lodwick Ellis, the vioar, to Yaceifiog. has be-0n offered by the lorct Bishop of Llandaff to the Rev. Davi-d Phillips, M.A., rector of Radyr, near Cardiff, who has declined the offer. It iiaa now beetfi offered to another inoumbent in the Diocese of LiandaiF, whose decision is awaited.

CONWAY. For the convenience of the public in Conway, • letter-box hag been affixed to the entrance of tue Kstate Office, near the. Town Hall, where advertise- ments and copy for the "Wetsti Coast l'ioneer'' may b, leit. R. G. OWEN, F.S.M.C.. Certified Optician, IJanrvst At Conuplonf House, Conway, first Fr iav in the m-onth.-Adyt. ElSTEDDFODIC SUCCESS IN SOUTH W ALES.—Many of your readers will be pleased to learn of the succeas of Jennie Madoc Jones, Abergavenny (late of Conway), at the Gwent Chair Eisteddfod, at Rhyrrmey, on Whit-Tues- day, where she was adjudged equal first out of twelve competitors who recited "Bedd y Dyn Tvlawd (loan Emlyn). The competition was open to girls under 16 years of age. OBITUARY.—The death occurred, on Tues- day morning, of Norman, the 16 years old son of Mr and Mrs Crossfield, Berry-street, after a. rig illne.ss. Much sympathy is felr. with the Ie reaved parents. POLICE COURT (-ASES.-Nilicbaed Nolan, a tramp, was committed for 14 days hard labour, on Friday. for sleeping in an outhouse at theMor- f H. Taylor, a tramp, was s*?ntencod to 14 davs ti«ud Ja,bourfor begging.—M. Oeod.a tramjuwas sent to 14 days' imprisonm-ent for drunkenness. -Wrii. -Jonco, Llanrwst, was committed for 14 days for slee-ping in an outhouw.-Thomas Rovv lands, for drunkenness, was fined 5s and oosts. Ednh Lydia Devine, a young woman for misbehaviour at the Conway Union Work- house. was committed to 14 days' imprisonment THE MILITARY CAMP.—The Morfa is at present, occupied by a battalion of the R.W.F. Militia. a.nd also tiireo battalions of the Lanca- shire Fu^iiicrs (Salford and Rochdale detadh- moot.5). uiider Colonel Hull and Colonel IleaJev respectively, and the sixth battalion under the command of Colonel Sir Lees Knowies. Sev- eral sham fights. Itave taken place during the week. VISITORS OF THE OAK WOOD PARK HOTEL. Dr Abbott, Malvern. Mrs Abbott, do. Vr Bennett. do. R. Nelson. Esq., London. Mrs Nelson, do. C. L. Petit, Esq., Hand.-<wortU. Mrs Petit, do. M iss Petit, do. I Miss Bowernjan, do. D. Baxter. Esq., Manchester. Mrs Baxter, do. Mr Mandieberg. (h. M iss M. Majidleberjf, d<». Junes Housdcn, Estj., f.iverpool. Harold Baerlein, Esq., Manchester. Mrs H. Baer! ein, do. I Max Baerlfin, Esq., do. Miss E. Baerlein. do. 1'. Mandieberg Esq., do. Dr Beatty. Kingstown. Miss Beatty, do. Miss M. Beatty, do. V. Henderson," Esq., Manchester^ Mrs Henderson, do. The Misses Lea, d». Miss Money, d,). I Mrs Sprott. do. Miss Sprott, d.) J. Cliadwick-, Esq., do. Dr 'l,each, Oldham. Mrs Leach, do. Rev. E. B. Crump, Darby. Mrs Crump, do. I Miss Crump, Derby. Mr E. B. Clegg, Littloborough. W. Edmonsione. Esq., Brooklands. Mrs Edmonstone, do. Miss J. Edmonstone and maid. do. Miss Norton, do. A. A..Sarson, C'jlwyn Bay. Harvey-Kay. Esq., Mrs Harvey-Kay, do. Colonel Sir Clement Royd and valet, London T Greenbalgh, Oldham. iss Greenhalzh, do. Miss M. Greeulialgh. do. Mrs Hamilton, Olag<)w. H. Times Hamilton. Esq., Liverpool, q. Hargreaves, Esq., Hull. rs Hargreaves, do. Miss Hiu"greaves, do. Miss W. Petit, Birmingham. B. Henthorne, Esq.. Shaw. Mrs Henthorne, do. Miss Henthorne, do. B. Henthorne, 1-.3q., Shaw. Mrs Henthorne, do. Miss Henthorne, do. Mr Watts, Eastbourne. I Mrs Watts, do. (i. H. OgdLn, Sale. I Mrs Ogden, do.. A. Barry, Esq., Che.idle Halms, W. Hensball, Ksq.. Oldham. R. A. Bradsliaw, Es-I., Retford. Mrs Bradshaw, do. Miss Bradshaw, do. j Mrs Jackson, Hale. • Mrs Lisle, do. W. Anderson, Esq., Lymme. Mrs Anderson, do. I

DEGANWY. R. G. OWEN, F.S.M.C., Certified Optician, IJanrwst. At Compton House, Conway, first Friday in the month.—Advt.

EGLWYSBACH. UNIONIST VAN. The man in ehaxge of the Unionist Van now touring North Wales visited hero an Saturday evening. It had been previously announced that a meoting would be heJd at the schoolroom, but owing to t.he incle- jraent weather prevailing the meeting was post- poned until a future date. RECORD PRICES FOR ANTIQUE FURNI- TURE.—Messrs Robert and Rogers Jones, auc- tioneers, held a very successful sale at Plaa Twrog Farm, here, on Saturday. Although the weather waa anything but favourable all through !h tho afternoon a large crowd of buyers came from aJJ parts. The ohietf feature of the sale wag the record prices obtained for antique furniture. Ti. l),heat prioo ever known in the district was given for an old "trwiaTn" cupboard, namely. £34. A set of 21 pieces of old pewter plates and diahea reached tho t»andaome price pf JE22 10s, and a dresser afterwards changed hands for £ 9 10s. A few pieces of old crockery were also sold at £1 a piece. All these lots .were in ex- cellent condition. The fact titat Mr W. J. Ro- berts (Mr Rogers Jones' lieutenant) is a connois- seur., in antioues was obviously of great a&sist- aroe to purchasers as well a.s vendors. IJAY HARVEST. Mr Daniel Jones, Bryn Myfyr, is again to the foro. He commenced the hay harvest this week, and thus led the van qo fAr as thie district is cancerned. The out- look h ere this season is excellent, the crops be- ing ho-ivier, and of better quality than usual. Provided wifm wth(.r seta in. the harvest will be commenced in earnest in a week or two. SUNDAY SCHOOL THIPS.-All the Sunday Schools associated with the different denomina- tions in the district have now fallen into line it. tho, matter of inaugurating an united Sunday School trip and the 25th inst., which has been oilcan for t.hc event, will be regarded a general iholidav. Arrangements are ooing- made wii.h the railway company for a special oonvey a nee and phcap bookings, Llandudno being tho selec- ted rendezvous. -a

GLANCONWAY. PRESENTATION- To commemorate *the birth of the heir to the Brynstoddfod' and Plas Newydd, Llanfair D.C. estates (Hugh Maurice Cars.tairs Jones-Mortimer), which took place on the 2nd June, the tenants on the estates are pre- senting the hoir with an old oak cradle and a christening mug. At the half-yearly rent audits which took place* last week and yesterday (Thursday), over which the agent, Mr D. Mac Niooll presided, the cottage tenants wore allow- ed ljp.lf a year's rent, and the farm tenants one. pound by Mr W. C. B.Jon<?3-Mortimer to oom- meraorafce the event. It is 125 years sinc-e a direct heir to these estates has beon born at Bryn Steddfod.

LLANDUDNO JUNCTION. SPECIAL PREACHER. At Preswvifa Welsh Wesleyan Chapel, on Sunday next, -Mr Griffith Joncq, of Capol Garmon. will preach at the chorni,ng and evening services. NEGLECTING SCHOOL—At Conway Police Court, on Monday, Samuel Jones, of Penybont- ferraoe. Llandudao Junction, was iumtoovni for. neglecting to -1 1 his child to school. Mr J. ] R. Jonos (attenaanon oR'iojrj suvi tho boy was 12 years or age, and had only attenil<»d tioO-}¡¡<;ol 35 timed cut of a. jjoejibla 66. An atlendaitoo order wm applied Í<r. Tho application v, as grantod. 1 EXCHASGE OF PULPITS.—At Holy Trinity (rchA on Sunday morning, the Rev. Griffith Williams, vicar of Gia neon way. con- ducted the service, itz;i delivcr<xl an offeetivo sermon. Rev. Evan Jones, B.A.. curate of Llu.iidudno" Junction. t<>k the s.)rvi03 at Glan- oonwav churoit on f.! U n.d a:> morning. NOT A BONA-FIDE TRAVELLER.—At Conway Petty. Seasioiti, on Munday, Uanie; Edwards, of 1, Mount Pxasant, Craigydon, LitUidadiio. wij charg'cJ witii being in the North-We>4t ->rn I()td. Llandud.iK> Junction, during p-ohibite-d hours. Supt. Riva stated t,hat the d<-fendan' was found at the hotel on a Sunday. The hdd was just over the tiu'ee tni!c-i limit, but the defendant, he alleged, was not awitlii.ii the meaning of the \ct. A line of 2: 6d airl costs was im- i-oeed. GENERAI- HOLIDAY. Wedmiday next w ill bo Ls a general holiday at Llan- dudno JundKmVthe ooca«>ion being the annual Sunday School trip, for which the Caivinistic Aicthodiste. the Bapti^Us, and the Congregat.ion- alist* unite. The Estahli^Jied, Church Sunday School have their trip during the iummor holi- "i I diys; che English Presbyterians havo decided to have their outing on a Saturday, whilst the WetsleyaJia had their excursion on Monday. Tho managers of the Council Schools have decided to accede to !ht> reriue«t of the various cha{>els concerned, by closing; the schools for the day, and most places of busineas will lilso be closed. CYCLE ACCIDENT.—On Tuesday evonirig, whhlrii t:he fi\e-vear-old son a Mr John Thomas, Pensarn Cottage, was crossing the road a lady cvdij<3 came round the corner, and the' machine struck the boy. He was carried home. whare he was attended to by Dr. J(\ The lad had sustained a severe cut in the forehead, which had to be stitched. We understand that he is now recovering satisfactorily. WESLEYAN SUNDAY SCHOOL EXCUR- SION. The teacher^ and soltolai-s of "Pre-gw.vJfu" Welsh Wesieyan.Chapiel Sunday School had i-heir annual excursion to Denbigh cri Monday, when a most e.rijoyable day wAi sp^ent. Tho excur- sionists. numberitig 110, left the Junction by the 8.31 a.m. ,tra^n. arriving at Denbigh about 10 a.m.. whe-11 they proceeded to the schoolroom of Peiidref Chanel, and partook of an exoeliont repast. Then thtv proceeded for an eighteen mile drive .through the Ipvely Vale of l'lwd, passing -through the ancient town of Ruthin, and returning ttO Denbigh by 5 a'clock. The remainder of tlfe day was, spent in the castle, where gajiies a.ial other st>ort^ were indulged in, and the merry party returned homo by 8.30 p.m. The nrc^jmifla^y arrangements wero effectively carried out by Mrs D. Morris, Vrondeg. ami the following exjrustituted t he oommittoe Messrs D. Roberts, He.nry IJovd (Goleufod), D. Ro- berts (junr.), and John Jones, Glanmor-terrace, who is also the of the Sunday School.

LLANDUDNO. SCSIXE fAND R-kiN.At IJandudno, during the week ending JiWi-e iisti, 38 hours 48 minuter of bright sunshine ive4rct recorded The rainfall during the same period was 0.930 inches. THE "LI0" BOYS.—The boys of the Train- ing Ship :"Cli<)" have arrived at Llandudno in cliarge of their' oonmtaiidor ami officers, an-d are oncan^>ed near the Little. Or me. PAID BY THE COUNCIL. The following accounts havo been paid by the Landudno Coun- cil during the past month :—General fund. L1944 8s 5d; watef a.nd gas fund, 91800 4s 7d; dec trio light fund, JE1243 3 7d; making' a total of £ 4992 lÓb 7d. PERSONAL.—Mr ALIan Sumner, of the Gmsvonor RC6L:mrant, has succc.swfuly under- gone a.u operation at a Birmingham Hospital this wtoCk. He had sufferod for some time, and his many friends wish him a speedy re- covory. GAS AND ELECTRICITY.—At the Llandud- no gas works during the past month the total make of g;us wad 4,751,000 cubic feet, a decrease of 362,000 cubic feet on the corresponding period last year. At the electric light works 68,943 units of electricity were generated du;ring the past month, an increase of 30.543 units <1' com- pared with tiho corresponding i>eriod last vo:u*. RAIN PREVENTS CRICKET.—A cricket match had been arranged on Saturday between the local club and Swinton, but owing to the heavy downfall of rain tho match had to be put off. VITAL STATISTICS.—The death-rate for the past month was 3.3 and the birth-rate 13.3 per thousand of the population. SUNDAY SCHOOL ANNIVERSARY — Special services were held on Sunday at the L English Baptist Chapel in connection with the Sunday School anniversary. The Rev. G. E. Johnson, of Rhyl, occupied the pulpit in tho morning and evening. TIIE WATER WORKS.—The amount of water recorded at the Llanbodr meter during the past month was- 25.930,000 gallons, and at the Gogarth met.r 545,000 gallons were recorded dur- ing the same periud. MARKET RENTS AND TOLLS. The market rents for the past month amounted to £ 28 43, and the tolls realised £ 6 8c. THE ENGLISH WESLEYANS.—A public meeting was h'eld at St. John's English Wes- leyan.Ohapel -on Sunday evening, when the Rev. J. Wesley Whitmore, pastor, presided over a good atteridanoe. Tho Rev. David Roe, of London, delivered an interacting addreas on be- half of t.ho Seamen's Miysian. TENDER ACCEPTED. Works Com- mittee of the Urban Council have decided to accept the tender of Messrs Evan Ilughca and Son for the supply, fixing, painti.ng, etc., of railway notice boards for time tables, to be placed in Happy Valley-road and in t-he street adjoining the Hippodrome. Messrs Hughes and Son's estimate was £ 49 17s 6d. SUNDAY SCHOOL TRIPS —Three Sunday School trips left Llandudno on Wedne&day. The English Baptistii visited Bettws *a n dthe party sumberod about 150, whilst the Christ Church Engiwh OongregationaHstjs visited Trefriw, and numbered about 50. Aber was the resort oi the. St. John's English Sunday School, and a. large number took advantage of the trip. The weather wan most unpropitious. NEW STRUCTURES.—The Works Commit- tee of the Urban District Council have approved of the plans of three houses in Llwynon-road, for Mr J. R. Thomas; a verandah at County Auction Mart, Mostyn-strcet, for Mr A. A. Sarson; and additions to stables for Mr Owen Hughes. With regard to a pktri for the erection of an electric t'ig.n at the IlipjKxlrome Roller Skating Rink, the committee ih-ave decided not to express any opinion or take any action in the matter of the "structure as at present erected. HOMING RACE.—An extra old bird race was flown on Saturday from Craven Arms in con- nc,ctllc.,i with the Llandudno and District Satur- z day Homing Society. The birds were liberated at 11.30 a.m., and the results of tho race are as fol!ows :-W. and R. Jones, 1122; J. H. Relf, 1076 and 870; Joseph Jone^, 1029; W. Brookes' 949; John Thomas, 911; S. W. Roberts. 910; J. R. Thomas. 876; T. Duggan, 872; R. J. Roberts 859; D. Brown. 836; H. Jorss. 792; W. Powell' 767, McNeill, 777, and J. Rowling, 434. Messrs W. and R. Jonea are the winners of Mr H. Jorss' special prize of a silver medal. The race next week will be from Gra,nville, France, a distance of over 300 miles. THE COTTAGE IIOSPITAL.-Tlie Sarah Nicol Memorial Cottage Hospital will eeVbrato its anniversary on the 26th inst. A special ser- Tico will be held at the Hospital. Trinity-street, when the Rev. Canon Roberta. M.A., vicar of Colwyn Bay. will deliver an address. Tea will afterwards be served TRANSFER OF LICENCE —At the Conway Petty Sessions, on Monday, Mr E. W. Johnson (Messrs Chamberlain and Johnson) applied for a temporary transfer of the licence of the Gre- sham Hotel, Mostyn-street, Llandudno, from Samuel Johnson to Herbert LleweJ.vn Evadd, of Denmark House, Mostyn-avenuc, Llandudno, and is %vaz this was granted. The new licencee has been in the employ of Messrs Allsopp's, Ltd., at Llan- dudno, for some vears. NEW ENTRANCE TO THE FOOTBALL FIELD.—At a meeting of the Llandudno Coun- cil, on Wednesday, the Works Committee re- ported that they had had under consideration the question of the' necessity for an entrance to the Council field from Mostyn Broadway. It being considered desirable by the committee that an entrance should be made, they gave instructions for the work to be done at an estimated cost of L5. The. committee's action was confirmed. HANDSOME MEMORIAL—A magnificent monument has been erected at the St. Tudna's Church cemetery, on the Great Orme, during the present week. -Great risk, and difficulty were ex- perienced in conveying the heavy cases of marble up the Great Orme's Head, and the work en- tailed the employment of several teams of horses. The memorial consists of a base and pedestal, surrounded by a triple group of figures, representing two angels crowning a female figure. On the pedestal is engraved the following inscription":—'Tn loving memory of our darling Ivy Grace, the deftrlv beloved and only child of Charles ai>d Daphne Brown. Born, Gold Mohur Castle, Bombay, 14f.h" Dcccmber, 1886. Died at Limpley Lodge, LIundudno, 7th April, 1907," and some^ appropriate verses. The large spaoa of ground is enclosed with a marble border, tn- fcersperaed with rases of the some material. The figures are a real work of art, particularly as the foaturoa of the contraj ono are a fine representa- tion of the young lady whose memory the monu- ment is to perpetuate. The monumertt and sur- roundings form an effective whole, blending art with the beauties of nature, as seen from the Great Orme's lload. TIIE LATE MR BEN WILLIAMS. The funeral of Mr Benjamin Williams, who died at the Northern Hospital, Liverpool, yester- day week, as the result of an accident that befel him whilst returning home on the s.s. "Maure- tania," from Now York, took place on Monday afternoon. The coffin arrived by train at 1,1atidudrio at 2.50 in the afternoon, and was met at the station by a largo number of the friends and relatives of the deceased. An impressive service was con- ducted at the house in Craigydon, when a prayer was offered by Mr George Roberts, after which the cortege proceeded to the Llanrhos Parish Church ccmeteryr, where the interment took place. The chief mourners were:—Mrs W. Williams (his aged mother); Mr3 Ben Williams (widow) and the six children; Mr John Williams, Rhyl (brother); the Rev. and Mrs Peris Williams, Wrexham (sister and brother-in-law); Mr and Mrs R. J. Williams (brother and sister-in-law); Mr and Mrs John Henry Jones (brother and sister-in-law); Mr T. J. Jones (brother-in-law); Miss Anne Jonea (sister-in-law); and Mr John Jones (brother- n-law). The officiating minister was the Rev. Irvon Da vies, in the absence of the Rev. Tom Davies, pastor of the Deganwy-street Welsh Congrega- tional Chapel, with which the deceased had been closely connected. Much sympathy is felt with the bereaved widow and family. LOCAL GOVERNMENT BOARD INQUIRY. At the Town Hall, on Wednesday, Mr A. G. Dritry. M.Inst.C.E., on behalf of the Local Government Board. held an inquiry relative to fea Urban Council' application for sanction to borrow £ 2717 for certain works in connection with tho eleotrioal undertaking. The coun- cillors present, were Messrs J. McMaster J. O. Thomas, W. Beaumont and F. J. Sarson, to- gether with Mr A. Conolly (clerk) and Mr H. Morton (oleetrical engineer). Mr Conolly, in supporting the application, said that the present estimated population of Llandudno was 10,785. In the height of the sumrnar season the population varied from 40,000 to 50,000. Tho loan debts of the Council under the Public llealtiii Act on March 31st last were £ 66.289, which, together with loans under the Private Improvements Act, brought the total to £ 217,103. The assessable value of the town was £ 101,717, and a penny rate would produce L400. The net profit on the electric light undertaking for the year ending March 31st, 1908, amounted to £ 1480, which had been allocated as follows: Depreciation fund, £ 458; relief of the rat-cs. £ 600; and the amount of £ 422 was oarriod forward to next year's ac. count. At the conclusion of the inquiry a vote of thanks was passed to t.lie inspector, on the motion of Mr J. 0, Thomas, seconded by Mr MoM aster. FUNERAL OF MISS MARY ROBERTS. The funeral of Mice Mary Roberts, daughter of Mr and Mrs John Roberts, Bry.n Celyn,, took place on Friday afternoon, at St. Tudno's Cemetery, on tho Great Orme, when a large number of friends and relatives were present to pay the last tribute of respect to the dcceaifXHl. Tho Revs. David Davies, H. Bryn Davies, Win; Edwards (Conway), Wni. Griffiths (Llanfair- fechan), and Jç-ihn Raymond officiated. Tho follow ing ni were also present: HeYB. H. Barrow Williams. B.A., Win. Phillips, M.A., Evan Huglwx?, Tom Davies, D. Gwynfryn Jones, Irvon Davies, Dr. Spinther James and Thomas Jones. The chief mourners were: Mr and Mrs John Roberts, Bryn Celyn (parents); Miss Sara and Arwena Roberts (sisters), Mr Eirian Ro- berts (brother), Councillor Robert Roberts, J.P. (uncle), Mr J. R. Glover, Shrewsbury; Mrs Hiroh. Alderley Edge; Mr and Mrs Walter Wood, Mr J. R. Wiilianis, Mr S. W. Roberts, Mr and Mrs W. R. Brookes. Mrs Edwards, and Mrs. Kilner. Rhuddlan; Mr and Mrs Jas. Griffith, and Mr Geo. E. Brookes. The scholars of Tabcrnaclo Welsh Baptist Chapel Sunday School also joi.ued in the funeral cortege. Among the general public present were Mr Benjamin Williams, Councillor Hugh Edwards. Mr T. J. W ynne, Mr John Roberts (Bunyan Villa), Coun- cillor T. W. Griffith, C'.C., Alderman John Owen, Councillor Win. Thomas, Councillor J. O. Thomas. J.P.. Councillor T. D. Edwards, (Carnarvon), Mr R. D. Owati, Mr R. J. Georgo (Carnarvon), Mr S. R. Bart ley. Mr S. W. Roberts (junr.), Mr J. H. Roberts (Roby House), and Meters John Williams. James Williams, T. Roberts, A. Hewitt. Will Roberts, Wm. Davies (Crug), Hugh JoneiS, and many others. Although it was desired that no flowers should be sejit a, number of wreaths were received from friends of the deceased young lady: who waii 24 years of age Mr and Mrs Jcihn Roberts have received many letters of condolence, and the greatest sympathy is extended to them in their sad bereavement. THE PIER CONCERTS. The Pier concerto have this week attracted targe audiences. Tho third grand special con- cert of the season was held on Saturday even- ing, when the special vocalist was the popular s^pra-no, Ma-dame Mary Conlv, whose deiig'ntful singing was much appreciated. Her numbers consisted of Verdii's cavatina "Ernana," "In- voiami" (Ernani), and a pretty little song by H. Carter, entirjed "The Moorish Maid." The vocalist for the week, Miss Rcsina Beynon, is a favourite contralto with Llandudno audieaices, and she contributed two delightful items, Gounod's "Flowar Song," "Faust," and "Ritot-nello" (Clutsam), for wtiic-h sho received enthusiastic ovationa. The sacred conoert on Sunday evening proved a distinct success. Miss Rosina Beynon gave an excellent interpretation of Walthew's "Glean- er's Slumber Song," and a sympathetic render- ing of Mendelssohn's well known "Oh, Rest in the Lord," which won for her the highest plaudits. Mr Arthur W. Payne, the eminent conductor of the Pier Orchestra, by special re- quest, played the violin solos, "Tho Rosary" (Gounod) and "A Lullaby" (Nevin), which were presented for the first time in Lla.ndudnc>. The popular conductor was loudly applauded for his excellent renderings. The concert concluded with the singing of Sullivan's ever popular hymn, "Onward Christian Soldiers," in which the audience heartily joined. At the gi-a.,id popular night on Monday evening Miss Beynon sang Edward German's "Love the Pedlar" and "Three Green Bonnets" (Guy D Hardelpt), and at the grand miscel- laneous concert on Tuesday evening the same artiste glavo most effective renderings of "My Rose" (La.ngby) and "A Ballad of Kistses" (Sornerville), together with a song from Bidet's "Carmen." entitled "Habariero." A grand operatic night was given on Wed- nesday, when Miss Rcsina Beynon was agam the vocalist, and Mr F. C. Hatton was the solo piccolo. During the week, tho f/achestral music has been excellent. Four items were presented for the first- time in Llandudno, viz., selection "Lo Pre aux Cleres" (Herold), scherzo "Op. 45" (Goldmark), fantasia. "1.0 Prophete" (Meyer- beer), movement from svmphony "Rustic Wed- ding" (Goldmark), and an overture "Solennelle." Other items presented were: Concerto in A Minor for pianoforte arid orchestra (Grieg), Mr Gcorgo Atkin*>n accompanying on the piano- fare, and Lehar's selection, "The Merry Widow," serenade "No. 3" (VolkmaunV$dr J. H. Foulds taking the 'cello solo. The fantasia* "L'Africaine"' (Meyerbeer), were also presented during the week for the first tiftie at these oonoerts.

LLANRWST. SUNDAY SERICES. The following will officiate at the different places of worship next Sunday:- Parish Church: The Rev. D. C. Davies and the Rev. J. Morgan. St. Mary's Church: The Rev. J. Morgan and the Rev. D. C. Davies. Scion (C.M.): The Rev. Joseph Jenkins. Scotland-street (C.M.): The Rev. Thomas Wil- liams, Gwalchmai. Tabernacle (C.): 6 p.m., the Rev. W. Cynwyd Williams. Ebenezer (C.): Prayer meeting. Horeb (W.): The Rev. W. J.Jones. Penuel (B.): Prayer meeting." English Wesleyan Church: The Rev.' A. F. Hubbard. I Roman Catholic (Cambro-Breton Mission) Holy Communion at 8 a.m., Welsh devotions at' 6.30 p.m.—Father Trebaol, O.M.I.

OUR LOCAL REPRESENTATIVE -is Mr Chambers, to whom all communications should be addressed. WANTED KNOWN, that WILDMANisnow keeping the RED LION, LLANRWST. Horses bought Or exchanged and sold to suit the oon. venience of purchasers. Those wishing to dis- pose of horses kindly drop postcard, which will be promptly atfcelided to.—Advt. FRESH DAtLY, cod, hake, rcok salmon, solos, plaice, crabs, oyster3, shrimps, and every variety of fjp&ah and cured fish.—F. G." Parry, 35, Stati<>n-rc>ad, Llaorwrf.—Advt-

PREPARE FOR THE HARVEST by pur. chasing the best harvesting implements at the most moderate prices from E. Lloyd Jones, iron- monger and! implement merchant, llinrwst. Advt. THE FIRST CUT—Mr H. J.. W. Watling is the first t-o commence the hay harvest in tho district, one of his fields at the. Fron having been mowed. DRUNKENNESS.—At the P-olilee Court on Tuesday, 11. D. McDutton, of Scotland-street, was lined 5s and costs for being drunk and dis- orderly. CHANGE OF PUPITS.—There will be a change in t-he Church pulpits next Sunday. The Rev. J. T. Rogers, Llandudno, will officiate at St. Mary's Church and the Rev. D. C. Davies at the Parish Church. THE CONSERVATIVE VAN.-Tiie Conser- vative van, in charge of Mr Emlyn, visited the town on Tuesday. In the evening Mr Emlyn delivered an addresa to a large and attontno audience, at Caergraig, when he dealt with the Lioe.nsing Bill and Tariff Reform. A record of Mr Bonar Law's sp-ceoh on the gramophone was muoh appreciated, SPORTS.—The general meeting of the August Bank Holiday Sports Committee was held at the Victoria Hotel, last week, Dr. Huw Williams presiding. Major Ashley was elected president, and Dr. Huw Williams vice-president. A sub-committee was appointed to draw out a list of events. Soveral new features were sug- gested, and referred for the consideration of the: sub-committee. WEDDING.—The wedding was solemnized on Wednesday week, at the Dolwyddelen C.M. Chapel, the Revs. W. Thomas and A. J. Grif- fith officiating, of Mr C. 0. Jones, Wellington House, Denbigh-street, Llanrwst, and Miss Lizzie Jones, Castle-terrace, Dolwyddelen. The bride was accompanied by her sister, Miss Maggie Jones; and the bridegroom by Mr G. S. Jones, the bride being given away by her brother, Mr J. R. Jones. The happy pair left Llanrwst on the same day for Barmouth, for their honey- moon. PETTY SESSIONS. These Sessions were held on Monday, before Col. Johnson (presiding), Messrs O. Isgoed Jones, and L. W. Jelf Petit. Hugh Lloyd Roberts, summoned by P.C. Hot gate for drunkenness, was fined 25 6d and costs. EXCHANGE OF PULPITS.—The Rev. W. Cynwyd Williams, the pastor of the Tabernacle Congregational Church, preached at Seion (C.M.) Chapel, on Sunday. HEAVY RAINFALL. -The grand old Scrip- tural phrase, "And the floodgates of Heaven were opened," may well be utilised to describe the climatic conditions on Saturday. Rain fell in torrents throughout the day. By four o'clock in the afternoon the Conway River had over- flowed its banks, and inundated the adjoining meadows, from where the cattle and sheep had been hurriedly removed.. Some anxiety was felt as to the safety of the Old Bridge, for during the procoss of repairing, the structure had been practically disembowelled, leaving nothing but a; shell to withstand the fury of the flood. How-; ever, the Old Bridge, although crippled and dis- mantled in its old age, came out of the ordeal without sustaining any perceptible damage. ALLEGED LARCENY.—At a special court, on Tuesday, before Meears O. Isgoed Joiioi and W. Hughes, Susannah Jones, Scotland-street, was charged by Lily Edwards, 3, Lloyd's-ter- race, with the larceny of a sheet, brooch and blouse. Lilv Edwards said that the defendant was in her house tihe week before Whit-Monday, and she was asked to take the sheet, produced to wash. The brooch was lying on the table in the kitohen. After the defendant left the three articles were niit-wed. Witness valued them at 7s 6d. Mrs Mary Picreo, 29, Sotl3.!)d-strcd; said that the defendant's little girl catno to her house, on behalf of her mother, offering' the shoot, for 6d. Witness boughtir for 5d. Cath- erine Carroll. River-terrace, the defendant's little girl brought the blouse to her. and offered to sell it, and she bought it for 2d. Mrs A M. Bentlcy, 9, Narrow-street, said that defend- ant asked iher to lend her ld on the brooch, but she bought it for a penny. She knew it belonged to Lily Edwards. a.nd sent for hei" the following day, and gave her the brooch, but afterwards Lily Edwards returned, and gave her the brooch back. stating that the polled were making inquiries. Further evidence hav- ing been given the defendant was dealt with under tilie First Offenders' Act, and bound over in the sum of £ 5 to come up for judgment- if called upon during the next twelve months, and to pay 108 oasts. A GIRL CHARGED WITH THEFT. At a special court, held at Llanrwst, on Satur- day, before Messrs O. Isgoed Jones (presiding) and W. Hughes, Eleanor Lloyd, Back Watling- street, was charged by Mr William Hughes, Britannic Stores, with stealing a pillow-slip and one towel. Elizabeth Owen, of 4, Tanygraig, the defen- dant's mother, said that she placed linen be- longing to Mrs Hughes, in a basket, ready for delivery, amongst which were the pillow-case and the towel. Her daughter (the defendant) was in the house at the time, and saw witness count- ing the linen and place them in the basket. She did not see the defendant remove any of the linen. Mrs E. Hughes, Cambrian Vaults, stated that ftho defendant entered the house on Thursday, between eight and nine p.m., with something under her arm. Witness ordered her off the pre- mises, giving her no time to say anything. P.C. M. E. Roberts deposed that he went to see the defendant, on Thursday, and-asked her to give an account of how she came to possess the linen, which were supposed to have been stolen. She at first denied all knowledge of the articles, and refused to produce them; but sub- sequently gave up the pillow case and towel pro- duced, saying she was trying to sell them for a friend. She was taken in charge. Supt. Woollam said he saw the defendant at the Police Office with the last witness, who handed over the linen. In reply to the charge, the defendant said the linen was her own pro- perty, which she had taken out of a box at her lodgings. He told her she could go home pend- ing inquiries. Subsequently, the linen were iden- tified by Mrs Owen and Mrs Hughes. He again saw the defendant, who made no reply to the charge. Mr W. Hughes identified the linen produced as his property. The Defendant pleaded guilty, and explained that when she took them from her mother's basket, she did not know they belonged to Mrs Hughes. The defendant was bound over under the First. Offenders' Act. LLANRWST GROUPED SCHOOLS. The annual meeting of the managers of the' above schools was held on Monday, the follow- ing members being present: Mrs W. J. Wil- liams, J.P., O. Isgoed Jones, J.P.. W- Hughes, J.P-, Albert Hughes. T. R. Jones, David Owen, Revs. W. Thomas, W. Cvnwyd Williams, and Wr. J. Jonos, Eglwysbach, and the Clerk (Mr J. E. Humphreys). On the motion of Mr W. Hughes, seconded by Mr A. Hughes, Mr W. J. Williams was elected chairman for the ensuing year. The Chairman, in tendering thanks, expressed a. hope that the Managers were on the eve of having more power entrusted them. On the motion of the Rev- Cvnwvd Williams, seconded by Mr Isgoed Jo-noi), 'lr' \Y. Hughes was re-eloctod vice-chairman. Mr Isgoed Jones complained of the restric- tion placed upon the Managers and the com- mittee. He hoped they would soon be granted more scope and placed in ation to adequate- lyclb their duty towards the schools and the children. The following were appointed to inspect the school registers Llanrwst Non-Provided Schools, Mr Isgoed Jones and the Rev. W. ('ynwyd Williams; Llanddoget, Mr D. Owen and Dr. Owen; Eglwysbach, Rev. W. J. Jones and Mr D. Evans; Llangerniew, Mr J. R. Wil- liams and D. Jones, Ty'nddol; Capel Garmon and Nobo, Dr. Owen and D. Roberts; Gosen and Gwythcrin, Mr John Parry. Mrs Mary W illiams was appointed cleaner of the Eglwysbach School. A letter wais read from the Secretarv of the Education Committee, to the effect "that the Managers could !ot legally pass a resolution to the effect, that children must be kept in sclicol until work was provided for thorn. A vote of sympathy wa. paswed with Mr Wynne, the headmaster of Gosen School, on the death of his fatlver. It was decided that the schools should be closed on July 17t,h. for a period of five weeks. The average attend'ancos at the various schools during the four weeks ended May 29th, was as follows: —Llanddoget, 58; Cos on, 19; Gwytherin, 51; Bl. Llangerniew, 51-5; Llanrwst Council (boys), 97.5; Llanrwst Council (girls), 115.5; 1,1.anr ,t (infants), 130.5; Llanrwst Non-Provided (boys), 34.5; Ncbo, 16.5; Llanrwst Non-Provided (girls), 87; Glan. Conway, 144.5; Eglwysbach, 84; Capel Garmon, 68; Llangern- iew, 90.

VALE OF CONWAY NOTES. The Urban Counoil and the I Anli.ng" Asso- ciation appear to bo at a. deadlock in reg'ard to the fxahing righta in Crafnant Lake., The Association do;ire tihe option of renewing, the "tenancy," at the eipiration df aoven years for & similar period, but tihe majority of the Corneal aro affording the A>ss<*uatio<a (Jria ocm- oesaion.

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LLANGERNYW. VA LE OF CERNYW FRIENDLY SO- CIETY.-In aid of this «x>Iety a mieoellaneoua concert was held on Friday evening, at the Llan- glern /w SdlODl. So.ngs were given by Mrs iiii,gli-o Elwy), Yigulxw Newydd, Llan. fair T.H., and other local talenta, while tho ac- cotupatiist w;i? M ias K. Jones. Monday was j observed by tilúe bocietsy a-s a of "Club Day," when members of the Friendly Scciety marched in procession through th-3 village, etc., headed bv 'this Lliindduiais Stiver Band. 0BITC 5, HY.-The death is announced of Mr John Wynne, of Bryniau Pair, Pandy Tudur, father of Mr David Wynne, headmaster of Gotten Council School. Deceased was buried on Wednesday, at Paiidv Tudur C.1. Cemetery. I'EllSONAL. — The proposal to present the- Rav. H. Cernyw Williams (B.), C-orwen, who, as his nam-e implies, is a worthy native of this district, with a testimonial on hi. completing fort' years in the min;«try, and far his services to Woltih literature, is zw warmly approved here M it was at the North Wales Bapti&t Confer- ence at Rhcs laat week.

LLANFAIRFECHAN. AN ACCIDENT.—Another illustration of the dangerous character of the Castle Corner was afforded on Thursday last, when a collision oc- curred between a motor car, proceeding along the main road from Bangor, and a landau, be- longing to Mrs Harrison, Llanfairfechan Hotel, which was coming1 down from the Upper Village. The landau was upset, but fortunately nobody was hurt. ORGAN RECITAL!—Mr Llewelyn Jones gave an organ recital at Christ Church, yesterday week, his programme including the Largo move- ment from Dvorak's "New World Symphony." WEDDING.The marriage of the Rev. W. Bennett Hughes, the curate, son of the Rector of Llanuwchllyn, to Miss Mary Wynne Jones, of II unam by, Yorkshire, takes place next Wednes- day, at Hunamby. The congregations of both the Parish and Christ Church are making pre- sentations to Mr Hughes. CHURCH WORK. The annual statement of accounts in connec- tion with Christ Church and the Parish Church has just been circulated by the hon. secretary (Mr W. Timmins). The Rector (the Rev. F. P. Watkin Davies, M.A.) prefaces the statement with a short review of the year's work, in the course of which he ex. presses the hope that the statement would give satisfaction. The success which had attended the efforts made to lessen the large debt on the organ re-construction fund was as gratifying as it was .unexpected. The sale of work, held in Decem- ber, realised the sum that far exceeded anticipa- tions— £ 73, which, with an anonymous gift of JBSO, reduced the debt to JS19 16s 4d. In May, the remaining debt on the organ fund was cleared. The Parish Church had again, thanks to Mrs North's energy and zeal, been able to show a satisfactory balance-sheet. The Church Schools still needed subscriptions, and at present he could hold out no hope of relieving the sub- scribers of their claim upon their liberality. There had been a falling off in the collections at Christ Church. The Rector, in conclusion, thanks the Secretary of Christ Church (Mr Tim- mins) for tho time and labour he had ungrudg- ingly bestowed upon the task of drawing up the statement of accounts. The report relating to Christ. Church shows that J640 115 7d was collected in special offertories du. ring the past year. The National School building account received L16. The special offertories at the Parish Church amounted to JB4 Is 9d. To. wards the Church Missionary Society £ 57 16s 9d was collected, the sale of work at Plas-y-Coed realising £ 32 10s 5d.

PENMAENMAWR. R. G. OWEN, F.S.M.C., Certified Optician, Lianrwst. At Compton House, Conway, first Fridav in tho month.—Advt. DRUNKENNESS. -At Conway Petty Ses- sions on Monday, the following were fined 2s 6d and costs for being drunk on licensed premises: Owen Williams, 2a, Morion Villas, and Robert Roberts, 16. Chapel-street. A FAILING LAMP.— f,iptit. Watkin Darbi- ¡;hir{\ was summoned at Conway on Monday for riding a motor cycle without a light. Mr Darbi- ehire stated that his lamp must have gone cut whilst going over a railway crossing just before .ho met a police constable (laughter).—Supt. Roes: We (have not seen Mr Darbishire here be- fore—(laughter)—in which the magistrates and Mr Darbishire heartily joined.—The Chairman: We dismiss the case upon payment, of costs. INLAND REVENUE PROSECUTION. -At Conway Police Court, on Monday, Albert Ed- ward Totley was summoned for keeping a dog without a licence- Mr T. A. Downing, of tho Inland" Revenue Department, Bangor, appeared for ihe prosecution. It was stated by a wit- ness'that defendant ha.d. stated as his rea SOIl for not taking out a licence that he had been ill for scmte time. Defend'ant was fined 15s and costs. VOLUNTEER MARCHES.—The Volunteers now in camp on the Conway Morfa. hav,3 marched several times through, the town during the week. HUGH OLDHAM'S LADS. — The boys of Hugh Oldham's Lads' Brigade returned homo on Sunday and Monday, having spent a week in C-Lrnp at Penmaenmawr. On Saturday some of t.he tents were blown down, and one of the lady1 attendants was slurhtlv injured. VISIT OF MAN( 'llESi i-.j v COUNCILLORS- —-The members of tho Paving Committee of the Manchester Corporation intend visiting the town to-morrow (Friday), when they will ba Onduebcd by Col. C. II. Darbishire, Mr II. W. Darbishire, and Mr H. C, Darbishire TEST CONCERT.—A highly successful test concert was held at the Jerusalem Welsh (C.M.) Chapel, on Wednesday evening, in aid of tlio chapel building fund'. Col. C. II. Darbishire presided over agood attendance- The musical adjudicator was Mr John Williams, Carnarvon, and the Rev. W. R. Owen, B.A., Bethesda, ad- judicated tho recitations. The entries were ex- tremely numerous- Mr S. M. Jones, organist of the chapel, was the accompanist. The list of awards will appear in our next issue. THE LATE CA PT. HUGJI JONES. The death occurred on Saturday evening at his resi- utence, Windsor House, of C'apr. IIug'h Jones, in his 56th year, after a long1 and lingering ill- iv,ss. Deceased (who was a native of Benlloch) had obtained his certificate as a 02a captain abouc 20 years ago, and during his seafaring days had been in command of "The County of Flint" and several other vessels. Ho had been a resi- dent of Penmaenmawr for about teni years, and was highly resjioeted in the town- The funeral took place on Wednesday morning. A service was ooinu'ueted at the house by the Rev. David Davios, Jerusalem Chapel, ot which the de- ceased was a faithful member. The coflin was conveyed by an early train to Pwllheli, -where! the it.i;enncn(. ic-ok piuuj, Ill.) chief mourners were: Mrs IIug-h Jonos (widow), Mis, -es Kate1 and Janet Jones (daughters), Mr Idwal Jones (son), and Mr Griffith Jones, Tvdweiliog (bro- ther-in-law). Great sympathy is felt with the bereaved relatives. DEDICATION SERVICE AT ST. SEIRIOL'S CIIURCII. The additional work that has just been put up by Messrs Gillovv anc Co., irl St. Seiriol s. Church consists of a pulpit, a. screen in the large arch between the ohaneel and the vestry, and the screens in the two smaller arches between the vestry and the north aisle- These have been carried out OIL the same plan as thosa that have been lately put up in the chancel, and render complete the improvements in tho east end of the church. The pulpit is erected in memory of the late Mr Thomas E Horton, Moel Llys, who. during the many years he resided in this parish, 1 "3 was a devout worshipper at St. Seiriol's, and a generous supporter of the church and school. The pulpit is in the Gothic stylo, is moulded and panelled into line tracery panels, with a, beautifully carved representation of the Ascen- sion in the centre panel, which is 3 feet 3 inches long by 1 foot 3 inches wide, with a carved re- lief of over 3 inches. It has also an elaborately carved frieze, in the form of vine leaves and grapes. A brass plate will shortly be put up, will close to tho pulpit, bearing the following in- scription:—"To the glory c.f God in loving memory of Thomas Ehvood Ilorton. late of Moel Lip in this parish, who departed this life April 25, 1903, agc-d 82, this pulpit was erected by his wiJw and, his two sons, June, 1908." The screens are also moulded and panelled en suite with the other work- The dedication service was held on Wednesday afternoon. The Rev. Canon Jones, Vicar of Penmaenmawr, assisted by the Rev. T. D. Jones, officiated- Special music was rendered by the choir, Mr Devonport presiding at the organ.

PENRHYNSIDE. VISI TORS.—A large number of visitors are staying in the village at present, and many have taken furnished houses for the- season. PERSONAL.—The Rev. William Phillips has just returned from a fortnight's preaching tour in South Wa-les. THE TRAMS.—The Tramway Company havo now altered their fare table, and it is possible to travel "from the top of Penrhvn Hill to Vaughan-srreet. for twopence, whereas formerly the charge was 3d. THE CIILRCII MISSION.—On Sunday the church Mission Hall was tastefully decorated in celebration of Trinity Sunday, flowers being sent by Mrs Williams. Pendyffryn; Mrs Dearden, Mrs Roberts, Gorphwysfa; Mrs Roberts, Pen- rhvn Arms; Miss Shields, and others.—The Rev. Llew A. C. Evans offered prizes to the children of the Sunday School for learning the Church Collects from Advent to Trinity Sunday, and on Sunday last the prizes were presented by Mrs LI. A. C. Evans, Mrs Dearden, and Mrs Wil- liams (Pendyffryn). The awards were as fel- lows:— James Whittle; 2. Mamie Jones; 3, Nellie She-nieidci. Several other scholars were also presented with gifts.

TREFRIW. FRESH DAIL Y.-Cod, Ilakc, Soles, T/obstera, Crabs, Oysters, and every variety of Fish; also all kind of cured Fish.—F. G. Parry, 35, Sta- tion-road, Llanrwst. Advt. SUNDAY SCHOOL TRIP. -The members of St. Mary's Sunday School journeyed to Llan- dudno on Mondav for their annual outing. THE RIVER STEAMERS.—The steamers are well patronised each day, and bring large comple- ments of pleasure seekers. SUNDAY SCHOOL MEETING. The ('onwav Vale District Sunday School meet- ing was held at Peniel (C.M.) Chapel, Trefriw, on Sunday, Mr R. E. Thomas presiding. The morning meeting was opened by Mr O. Evans Jones. Llanrwst. The children were catechised by Mr Evan Jones, Tanycelvn School, as fol- lows Under 12, "Rhodd Mam," chap. v., and under 16, "Hanes Sefydlu'r Pasc," by Mr J. J. Morgan, Roewen, the meeting being terminated by Mr Elias Hughes, Talybont. This was fol- lowed by the teachers' meeting, when Mr W. If. W illiams, Station House, catechised those present on their general observations, short addresses be- ing then given by Messrs O. Evans Jones and R. Williams, LJanrwst, During the morning meet. ing thp children sang sweetly several hymns under the leadership of Mr Pierce Evans. The afternoon meeting was opened by Mr G. Itobertg, Nant Cottage. Several hymns wero silng under the leadership of Mr E. H. Edwards, Aberdeulyn. The middle division classes were catechised by Mr T. W. Jones. Maenan, on Gvyeddnewidiad Crist" ("Transfiguration of Christ"), the replies being readily tendered. Mr J. J. Morgan, Roewen, epoke of the importance of preparing teachers to acquire Scriptural know- ledge, to enable them to teach the classes pro- perly. The meeting was brought to a close by Mr E. B. Parry, Salem. Mr R. G. Williams, Scotland-street, Llanrwst, opened the evening meeting, at which the senior classes were catechised by Mr Henry Davies, Talybont, on the 3rd chapter of "Hyfforddwr" ( Man s fall"). Both the catechising and the re- plies evidenced keen research. Mr O. Evans Jones addressed the meeting on the financial aspect of the Sunday School, while Air W. II. v\ illiams, IJanrwst, delivered an address,. whioht it is hoped, will be fruitful in its results. The meeting was terminated by Air Daniel Jones, Bethel.

YSPYTTY IFAN. C.M. MONTHLY MEETING. The C.M. Monthly Meeting was held at the C.M. Chapel yeateiday, the Rev. It. Jones, Rh(M, preaching in the evening. i

THE CRISIS IN THE IEAT TR-IDE. p. BEEF AT 2a. A LB. LLANDUDNO BUTCHERS AND THE SITUATION. The state of the mpat market is can.,ing quite a consternation throughout the country. The shipments of tive cattle and foreign meat to this country from America are steadily falling; off. The figur-n of ship- ment* due at the end of this week (according to a London contempt>rary) are:- LIVE OATTLK. vr This week. Last w-^ek. New iork i.ifio Montreal 971) li350 FKOZKN MEAT. -r This week. La*! «fet Aew York (beef quarters ) 9,100 7<k> Buenos Avrea (beef quariex) 50.000 56,000 These figures show a falling off of 572 live cattle and 11,600 quarters of beef, and this caused a short- age of beef in the country, wUh the result that in some parts it baa gone up to Is 4d per lb., and almost throughout the country (here lias been an advance in «!»> pnee of beef fr-.m 2d t-o _6d per lb. A well-known Sort:1 Wales butcher informed our representative that he would not b*4 at all surprised to see beef sold at -.3 a pound before the end of the present, month The high pnee* are not confined to beef alone the prices of mutton, lamb, veal, and bacon having been considerably increased during the past week. The position is undoubtedly serious. The Secretary of the hurthorn Society of Great Britain lia.s staled that for some years past the bcst pedigree stock haa been taken out of this country to improve Argentine cattle. It has been suggested by one of the principal wholesale butchers in Londoti-Aliit one way of cop- ing with the present crisis would be by hrlnjllg Canadian cattle over to be fed up and kept in stock. This would mean a great revival in agricultural iu, terests all over the country, and those vast spaces of pasture land that are now empty would have a I population of between 70,000 and 80,000 head of cattle. No one would corner the supply, and the beasts would come into the market in small batches." VIEWS OF THE LI.AXDCDNO BUTCHERS. At Llandudno the prices have been considerably advanced. Both Messrs John Jones and Sons, as well as Messrs Edward Owen and Sons and other butchers, have been compelled to charge liltl to 2d per pound more for beef. In the eJurse of IÍn interview with our reporter, Mr T. J. Jones (Messrs John Jones and Son) said that there was a shortage ir beef all over the country gene- rally, and the outlook at present was very gloomy. There was a great demand for store cat lie' owing io the splendid pasture, and farmers were keeping their beasts it For this reason Mr Jones feared that there would be no material improvement until the winter set in, and even then it would take some time before things settled down to normal COfl- ditions. Llandudni and other seaside resorts suffered to a great extent owing to the increased prices, as it was the "choicc CHts" that they required for ttift visitors, and the demand for these cuts at the pre- sent time was such that abnormal prices had to too paid for them. When wholesale dealers could sell t.ll"ir cattle in hulk at high prices, they were not going to cut up the choice bits for seaside regjrts and take, their chance with the other portions of the beast. Mr Jones further stated that there was a dearth of young ca-ttle ill England and Wales. Eighty per cent, of the beef sold in 'London came from America. He contended that more store cattle should be sup- plied in this country, so that their supply would not then be so limited "when the Americ ans "put t-lio screw on." He. however, thought the climax had been reached, and that prices could not possibly go much higher, although they might take some tuna before thev became reduced. Mr William Owen (Messrs Edward Owen and Sons) informed our representative that the present crisis in the beef market was due entirely to American trusts,, which had become so powerful that they were able lo rule the market Oil this side of the ocean. The position was a serious one. He would not be sur- prised to see the price go up to Is 6d a pound before the end of next week. He felt confident that, would continue to increase for the next tw,j months. The present crisis was not only affecting tha beef, but hacon had also risen 6s a cwt. Messrs H. and K. Eoberts did not think that t.he present corner in the beef trade would affect Wales for a length of time, at any rate not to the extent it affected the large industrial centres Thev Mad risen their prices 1-Jd and 2d a pound, ihe price of lamb was also affected, but mutton and veal remained somewhat the same. Fine stock at the la yoatii Marl had gone up about 8d a pound. Mr Uob^rt.s said that the average Welsh farmer of to-dav w'l-, going in more for dairy farming than <'aljle j;<1'1^1 'v found the sale of milk more profitable than th. sale- of cattle. Mr Roberts thought that the remedy rested1 with the Government, and U was hi.Ji time l,ir> t-.ok steps to bring a larger number of Argentine tattle to this country.

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Some of the members maintained tihat if the concession v. ;is granted tho tonancy would bo practically i>ornianeht as long aa the Aseociation maintained the fishery in a satisfactory man: nor. The Clerk (Mr li. 11. Owen) maintained that any dispute in regard to tho manner ih;) fchery had been maintained would have to be referred to an arbitrator, and: if he docided against the Council, the latter would havo no option but to renew the tenancy. option but to renew the tenancy. tt tt Suoh being tho case the question may arise whether the Council, in consonance with their duties to the ratepayers, should 'not consult the latter before they dteciido auoh an imixtrtant point. w Tho oompiaint. of the Chairman of the Ma.nagera of the Llanrwst Grouped Sohools, and cf Mr Isgoed Jones as to the restricted .powers of tihe cpmmitt'co is well founded, and should receive the attention of the Education Commit- tee. The chairman's declaration that the grant- ing of increased powers to managers is contemn plated will undoubtedly bo received with satis- faction.