The Welsh Coast Pioneer and Review for North Cambria

District News. BETTWYCOED. FRESH DAILY —Cod, Ilake, Soles, Lo-bster3, i Crabs, Oysters, and every variety of Fiah alao *11 kind of cui v 2 Fi»h.—F. G. Parry, 35, Station- road, Llanrwst.—Advt. SUNDAY SCHOOL TRiP. The members of the Sunday Schools enjoyed a trip to Llandudno oil Friday. ANGLING.—Colonel Johnstone, J.P., when fishing; in Ty'ncae PObl, on Friday. caught a salmon which turned the scale at 8lbs. FETE.—The Rhiwddolion annual fere in aid of the local school funds was hold on Saturday. Tea was partaken of in the open air in delight- ful weather, the tables bein well patronised. In the evening Councillor Henry Jones presided at an entertainment, Miss E. Roberts being the accompanist. An excellent programme was pro- vided. SMALL HOLDINGS-The County Council at their meeting to-day (Thursday) will consider 13 applications for small holdings from Bottwsv- coed and Capel C'urig

BETTWS, ABERGELE. THE ANNUAL PREACHING MEETING •as held at Hyfrydie C.M. Chapel- c.n Thursday evening and throughout Friday last, the preach- ers engaged for the occasion being the Revs. W. Thomas, Llanrwst. and J. E. Davies, Holy- well, who delivered discourses to large and at- tentive audiences. THE HAY il A-tt VEST. -So far as this dis- trict is concerned, the first to set upon the hay (harvest was Nantyfedw, who began work on Wednesday. Many other farmers have sinco followed suit. It is stated, however, that the crops are not very good.

CONWAY. l(c F'lr the convf-rnence of the public in Don way, a letter box hug boon affixed tr, the entrance of tue Estate Office, near the Town Hall, where advertise- ments and copy for the "Welsh Cozist Pioneer" may m left. R. G. OWEN, F.S.M.C' Certified Optician, Lianrrfct At Compton House, Conway, lirst Fr lay in the month.—Advt. DRUNKENNESS. At the police court on WpdnO"d:i.v, before Mr John Eo.wards, Alice Murpiiv was fined 10s and costs for drunkenness. PROPOSED JUNIOR CRICKET TEAM.- !An eil' rt is being made to form It junior cricket c'ub in "-he town. There should be no difficulty to obtam K. sutnciaat number of members to "THE PARISH CHURCH. At. the Parish Church on Sunday morning, the choir gave an effective rendering of the anthem "In humble faith and holy love," the solo being sympathe- tically jung by Miss Lizzie Jarie Hughe. Mr Bridge Roberts presided at the organ. THE STEAMERS. The steamers of the St. breorge's S.S. Company continue to be well patronised by Llandudno and Conway visitors. Several trips are made daily, and the "King Seorge" goes rig'ht up the river to Trefriw. A BATHING INCIDENT. — Whilst bathing an the Morfa shore, on Monday, two youths !ound themselves in an awkward predicament, the tide washing away their clothes, which they left on the beach. Fortunately they ivere able to recover most of their faring ap- THE MILITARY CAMP. The number of volunteers camping on the Morfa this year is not juite as large as last year. The R.W.F. MiUtia disbanded on Saturday morning, and the Lan- cashire Territorial Brigade left on Sunday. The Vhird hattal n'of tha Lancashire Fuy.liers. from Bury, got under canvas on Sunday, arriving in ihe afternoon.

COLWYN BAY. PREACHERS FOR NEXT SUNDAY. St. Paul's Church: Services at 11 a.m. and 30 P.M. Mission Church Coed Peila-road: 11 a.m. and 6,30 p. in. Eng lish Congregational: Rev. Thomas Lloyd, pastor. Salem (Welsh Congregational): Rev. Henry R. [Williams, pastor. St. John's Wesleyan: Morning, Rev. J. Feather; evening, Rev. Hy. Elderkin. Nant-y-Glyn-road Wesleyan: Morning, Rev. Silas Jones; evening service, Rov. J. Feather. Tabernacle (Welsh Baptist) Rev. Peter Jones, pastor. English Baptist: Rev. H. T. Cousins, Ph.D., pastor. Engedi (C.I.): Rev. Thomas Evans, Holyhead. Bethleheru (C.M.): Revs. E. Anw-vi 4nd J. Llewellyn. Hermon (C.M.): Rev. J. Griffiths, Colwyn Bay. Seion (C.M.): Rev. R. Williams, Tanyfron. Rhiw-road (C.M.): Rev. Charles Hughes, Fes- tiniog. Horeb (Welsh Wesievan): Services morning and evening. Presbyterian Rev. John Edwards. Society of Friends (Erskine-road): Meeting at 11 a.m. meeting at 7 p.m. Old Baptist Union, Greenfield Hall, Greenfield- toad Services 11 a.m. and 6.30 p.m. African Institute: Services held in the Institute Lecture Hall at 11 a.m., and 3 and 7 p.m., the addresses being given by the African students and friends. VICE-PRESIDE.NT.-At the inaugural meet- ing of the Chester and North Wales P.S.A. Brotherhoods, held at Prestatyn on Saturday, the Rev. Thomas Lloyd was chosen a vice-pre- Blden.t NANTYGLYN MEN'S MEETING. Mr Ricnards spoke on Sunday, taking for his subject 'The Creation." SPECIAL ORDER. The commanding offi- cer having notified hIs intention to visit "G" Company, on Tuesday next. N.C.O. and men are requeued to be present i.n dress drill order.— 11. Morgan, captain. HAY FEVER.—Numerous light cases of the fold fashioned summer complaint, hay fever, are reported in the district. Happily, the disease i little more than an annoyance. NEW BANK.—The opening of a local branch by the Manchester and Liverpool District Bank- ing Co. Ltd., who have erected commodious pre- mises in Conway-road, at the corner of Coed Pella-road, is to take place on the 6th prox. MEDICAL SUCCESS.-His numerous friends will be gratified to hear that Dr. J. Lloyd Owen of Llewelyn-road, has just taken his M.D. (Edin.) degree. Dr. Owen, who was previously M.B., Cli.M., is. as is known to most readers of this ,\tn,c. son of one of the most distinguished of Welsh divines the late Dr. Llugwv Owen of (Lonway. A NARROW ESCAPE. On Monday after- noon a girl of about three years of age had a narrow escape from drowning" whilst plavino- on W»e jetty. The tide was almost at its full"height and the child was about half wav down play- 111 sr with a toy yacht, it leant over "the side and |o.-l into t.ne water, the depth being about four feet. Inspector Wood, who happened to be on the p:er at the time, quickly ra.n down to the jetty and pulled the unfortunate little one out. Had he not noticed the accident the result would probably have; .been fet:J:. for the child was all alone at the time. ANIMATED PICTURES. On of th. mogt pleasing* entertainments 16 a irjodern animated picture show. Residents and .▼is:tors are to be givan the opportunity of see- jug one of the most up-to-date shows at. pre- sent on tour, in the Public Hal!, on Mondaj, when Mr Chapman :(vvho has juatjcompWed 22 weeks at thy Manchester Free Trade Hall) opened a sea-on s engagement. Nothing but the best .;r,.o,, up-to-date pictures will be shown, in- cltid.ng beautifuiiy coloured, dramatic, sensa- tional and comic films. In addition to the pic- tures there will be special attractions in the form of selectionti by Bert Vincent, feociety cc m3di;i ii; Marian Martelio. juvenile vocalist ait- d;i.n<er;^ and Will Chapman, descriptive ^cca:i~t. Performances will be given each even liii. with s|>pc:al matinees on Wednesdays, Sat- ;t!r((;I.V,. and wet davs Sunday sacred concerts ,y.'tli also be given, and amongst the various pic- v-ures, be the magnificent film en- titled Tno Life of Christ." by Pathe Frere?, J ondun. This picture alone was produced in iParis at a (yst of £ 5000. and it may be men- tinn"¡ that the Sirn used in its exhibition is •fcC'O feet long. THE PIER CONCERTS. Tiic-ro xva; another good "house" at the special •concert on Saturday evening, when a capital -programme was presented. The chief attraction .was M:ss May Carrie, one of the verv be.-t con- tralto) .vet heard in the Pavilion. Responsible critic's classed Miss Currio with Madame Clara Burt. Madame Crossley, and Madame Kirkby Lunn. and not without reason. She is exceptionally gifted in voi. which is of exten- Ibivo compass and rare richness, particularly in t.ho lower and her method of delivery 8." well as manner of staging is verv effective. In I'.lgar s fine song, "Land of Hope and Glorv," she ftas heard to great advantage, but her inter- pretation on "Ornbra mai fu" on Sunday even- ing was still better. Than tin's, latter nothing jrnve satisfying- has been hoard in Colwvn Bay (or a Jong time. Throughout, t.he week IÍSi ■urxto has delighted her audienoes. i I To refer!: to Saturday evening's e.titcrlain- ¡now. Mr Ho-Vurd In.no* was :igaiu the ontoi- tainer, and his. return was cordially welcomed. Another solo number which proved popular as over was^that ^n the piccolo, "The Comet," by Mr Enfc.oo iF ra.-suii. The orchsst ra gave airn.ngst others,"The girls of Gottenbevg" and 7%1 selections. Brahrn's twu Ilun- ,:i rc"Tlit- Duchies of Dant/.ie" fan- tasia. ana the j'Semiremiis" overture. At thai sacroa concert on the follow ing even- ing. Mr "Lindsev gavo another axcalleat. eupiian- ium solo and Mr Fun wick an equally aeecptaffie cornet seiecUon. On Saturday aftcrntiCn the Pavilion stage will be engugod by the Eut?rpGaii LacLes C>r<-he>na. sixteen in number, who will be under .thy direc- tiott of the l\life.; Emilie and An me Scott. They have aof over 300 pieces, including oven ures, selections. marchc.>, dances, and suites, and their reputation is excellent ra every j j Ti:e evening special programme will IJl contri- buted to by Mi.-s Naci Talbot, contralto, and Teddy Whittle, th popular Lancashire humour- ist.

EGLWYSBACH. PREACHING 'MEETINGS.-On Thursday, last week, the annual preaching meetings were held at Bethania (C.M.) Chapel. • The preachers preachers, were the Revs. G Moelwyn Hughes, M.A., Ph.D., Cardigan, ..and Joseph Jenkins, Dolgelley. On the aiiie day meeting-, were held at Nebo (W.) CTiftpel, the Revs. W.H.Evans, Bangor, a.nd N. Lloyd Davie?, Penmachno, offi- ciating aj. both places. The attendance through- out the day was excellent, the day being almost ain the district.

LLANDUDNO. DRUNKENNESS—At. a special pohce court, held :on Friday, before Mr J. 0. Iho- niae, Margaret Griflitiis, Llandudnc*. was lined 5s without costs for drunkenness.—On Tuesday, Wm. Jones, Alexandra-road, .Llandudno, its fined 2s 6d and c-o-ts for a simIlar offence- ANNIVERSARY SERVICE. — A preach- ing meeting will be held at the Ebeuezer fish Wesleyan, Chapel on Sunday next, in celebra- tion of the anniversary of the old chapel. The putpit; tviflbe occupied by the Rev. M. E- Jones, of Liverpool. PERSONAL/.—Hie many friends of Mr Allan Sunnier, the. popular proprietor of the Gros- venor Tlestauraiit at Llandudno, who under- went a-serious operation last week at a Blr- minghajin hospital, will bo pleased to learn that he is gradually recovering- TlINJ SUHÕOL: HOLIDAY DISPUTE.—We areItifqrined* on good authority that the dis- pute between the Llandudno 5chcol managers and the County Education Committee regard- ing the' sumiMer holidays is likely to end ami- cably. j,It is stated that a meeting will shortly bo called for th8 purpose of aunointing a depu- tation to discuss the matter with the county authority. siiNfjAY SCHOOL EXCURSION. On Wednesday, Llandudno was visited by the mem- ber of the Ebeuezer Welsh Congregational Sunday School, Trefriw. The party numbered about '140. IN most enjoyable day was pent. They \\{'r-e provided with dinner and tea at the Christ Church English Congregational Chapel. PERSONAL.—The following appeared in a recent Jssue of the "London Gazette":—Sur- veyor First Class Samuel Aleock, F-S.L, to bo superintending Inspector of Works, with t.ho honorary rami of Major." "Superintending Inspector of. Works and Honorary Major, Samuel Akock, F.S.I., is placed on pension," dated 6th March, 1903." Major Alcock has now taken up his residence at "Vaetiol," Harcourt road, Dii^l'H OF MR CHARLTON.-The death took. place on. Monday of Mr J. Charlton at his Flovilie, Maelgwyn-road. De- ceased, who Was 46 years of age., had been a resident of Llandudno for several years, and was erjgago'd as a clerk by Mr A- j. Oldman. He was highly esteemed, and much sympathy i3 felt-:for. £ is. widow. The interment will take place on Friday at Manchester. GOGrTRTII FRIENDLY SOCIETY. The quarterly meeting of tho above was held on Friday at the Town Hall, Mr John Roberts, Brytt Celyn, presiding over a good attendance. The secretary, Mr J, R. Evans. read the finan- cial statements, which showed the Society to be in a. nrmperolls condition. Since the com- mencement of the current year over fifty new members have joined, and the membership is now close upon 400. The ordinary business of the meeting having been concluded, a vote of sympathy was accorded the president, Mr John Roberts, in t.he recent bereavement which he sustained through the death of his daughter, on the proposal of Mr George Williams, se- conded by Mr David Owen. All present: signi- fied their approval by standing. Mr Roberts was deeply affected by the 11 ion ot sympathy, and responded briefly-

LLANDRILLO-YN-RHOS. WIDENING RHOS-ROAD. The work of widening Rhos-road is now being carried through expeditiously. Brynhyfryd has been demolished, and parapets are being laid on each side of the road along the whole of its length. THE WEIR, — The old fishing weir, which suffered mucb-damage during the winter storms, has now beemrcpaired and is in thorough work- ing order. The catches numerically have not been big, but the size of the fish caught recently have been exceptionally good. Last week some very fine mae-kerel were caught.

LLANDUDNO JUNCTION. PICNIC.—The members of the English Pres- byterian Sunday School had their an- nual picnic to Aber on Saturday, when a most enjoyable time was spent, fine weather prevail- ing throughout the day. The arrangements were ably carried out by Mr Ed. Boas, the energetic secretary of the Sunday School, who was assisted by a Ladies' Committee. THE RATEPAYERS' ASSOCIATION.-At a well attended meeting of the committee of the above, held orj. ^ondav .evening,, over which Mr J. H. Irlam presided, the question of further advertising the Junction as a holiday centre was considered, and a sum of money was voted for the purpose. After completing the advertising arrangements.the meetings were adjourned until September. ACCIDENT*. — Early on Monday morning, whilst the v conveying the post mails from ri ,i I Llandudno to the Junction was standing near the old railway crossing, and the driver was fix- ing the mail ^feag to the apparatus on the line, the horse became restless. When the driver returned it was found that the horse, which was a valuable one, had sustained serious injuries to one of its legs. Another horse had to be pro- cured to convev the van to Llandudno SUNDAY SCHOOL HOLIDAY.-Yesterday was observed as practically a general holiday at the Junction. The schools and nearly all the business premises were closed, for this was the date of the annual Sunday School excursion of the Calvinistio Methodists, the Congregationalists and the Baptist chapels. Efforts were made to prevail upon 1111 the Nonconformists chapels as well as the Established Church to arrange their ir excursions on the same date, but fSr some reasons these efforts failed. The English Pres- byterians and the Welsh Weslerans went for their outing last week, and the date of the Church School trip will not be fixed until Sunday next The scholars and teachers of the three chapels mentioned assembled near Afallon.averwe at nine a.m., and formed a proccssion to tha railwav station. The large banners of the respective schools, and the flags carried by the children, to- gether with their summer-like attire, formed quite a pretty spectacle. At 9.20 a special train conveyed the happy crowd to Hhvl, where, in brilliant weather, a most enjovable day was spent The party numbered 139 adults and 105 children.

LLANDDULAS. LIFEBOAT PRACTICE. The lifeboat, in charge of Coxswain Roberta went out for its quarterly practice on Saturday The beat was con- voyed by roid to Beach House, and then launche-ct, subsequently being brought to beach outside th" b>af h<.u;e. where the boat and crew L were photographed by the Hon. R. Cochrane G wry eh Cystic. TRIP.—The yoi'rig men of Mr R. II. Hughes* I'J.'ble Class; on Wednesday last, held their sec- ond o'-tUng. An ea--Iy fta!t was made, Liver pool being the venue, and by special request the Rector accompanied the party. A happy day was sport, many places of interest, being yisited. Credit is due to the secretary. Mr Alfred Da- vies. I.s Dur.h. ;,nd the treasurer. Mr Edward Llovd Davids for their efforts in connection it-h the trip. HARVESTING Hay harvesting has com- me,need n the district during the week, and owing to the-fine weather experienced the hay is being qirckly got in.

TLANRWST; PERSONAL.—Colonel lIare. the well-known Welsh in visited the town yesterday CHILDREN'S PRESENTATION. The childfren attending the Council School have de- cided -to-make a presentation to Miss Roberts, the head the occasion of her marriage. a meeting of the comnlittae oUtihe: Vale of Conway Musical Festi- val, on Saturday, Mr J. Davies presiding, Mr Owen Williams, Eglwysbaeh, was elected con- ductor of next year's festival. WEDDING.—At Scion Chapel, on Wednesday, the wedding was solemnised of Mr 0. Roberts, Garret, YS1;yttv and Miss Maggie Evans, Glany- wern, Pentrefoelas. The Rev. W. Thomas officiated. CAE'RGRAIG MART. — Messrs Blackwall. Ilaycs and Co. held a successful sale at Cae'r- graig Mart, on Tuesday. Ewes and lambs (couples) realised 35s fat ewes, 22s 9d; fat lambs, 25 6d; cows and heifers, calf at foot from £10 10s up to E!4. The store cattle fetched good prices, hut the supply was short of the demand. THE IIAYr HARVEST is now in full swing, every advantage being taken of the tins weather to carry on the work. VALE OF CONWAY NOTES. The're was a considerable decrease in the num- her of tramps relieved at the workhouse during the la-t. month, as compared with the previous months. This will be gratifying news to the inha bira n ts of Llanrwst and district. The large number of tramps which have invaded the dis- trict caused a member of the Board of Guardians to remark that Llanrwst had seemingly become the Mecca for these wanderers, to whom the workhouse was a convenient resting place in their peregrinations. < < < Dr. Lloyd W illiams' report as to the need for improving the ventilation of the workhouse was the subject of an animated discussion at the Board meeting on Tuesday. It is evident that the present, system of airing the room is not of much practical use. The improvements will entail a considerable outlay, and will have to be included in the next year's estimates, but some- thing might be done in the meantime. 0 0 The Vale of Conyvay farPlers are strongly opposed to the new sheep scab order, contending that it is both unnecessary and likely to be de- trimental to their stock. A number of delegates have been appointed to represent the Vale at the fovtiieoming conference of- farmers to be held shortly at Carnarvon for the purpose of protesting against the order and form an associa- tion to defend the farmers' rights.

LLANGERNYW. MART SALK-Mes.,rs Blackwall, Ilayes and Co. on Saturday, conducted a sale at the mart. Fat lambs realised 25s 6d; fat ewes, wethers and rams, 39s 3d; calving cows and heifers and with calf at foot, £ 13 10s to £ 15; fat yearling bullocks and heilers, JCll 5s; yearling stores, bullocks and heifers, JE6 10s to jM.

PANDY TUDUR LITERARY MEETING. The annual literary meeting was held at Pandy Tudur on Friday la,t. In the unavoid- able absence of Mr J. Herbert Roberts, M.P., Mr George-Edwards. Liverpool, a native of this neighbourhiwd, presided, while the conductor was Mr R. G. Owen, watchmaker, Llanrwst. The afternoon meeting was occupied chiefly with juvenile compotitiions, when the following were awarded prizesNeedlework (under 15 yea.r.of); 1. Mary J. Evans; 2, Megan Junes; 3, Maggie Evans and Lou:s Roberts. Needlework (for tho-,e under 10): 1, Ellen Jones; 2, M. A. Will am-; 3, Florence Morns. Recitation ("The Acorn"): 1, Ellen Jones and Etuned Jones; 2, Eva.n Evans. Maggie Jones and J. R. Morris. P, ec i t.' n, "The Ten Commandments:" 1, Megan Jones; 2, M. J. Evans; 3, Ivor Jones. The Christian Instructor: 1, Bessie Williams; 2, G. T. Joue-. Hymn-reciting; 1, Francis Jones; 2, Maggie Eva.ns; 3, Mary J. Evans. Word- makmg: 1. G. T. Jones; 2, Magg'ie Evans; 3, M. J. Evans. Hymn-reciting (No. 2): 1. Maggie Jones; 2. J. T Jones. Pencil sketch: G. T. Jones. Holo (under lb years): 1, Minnie Morris; 2, M. J. Williams. Recitation (under 15): Eliza J. Jone-s. Duet (under 16): Minnie Morris and 1). J. Morris. Best hand-writing of 100th INalm: 1, Michael W. Hughes; 2, J. T. Jones; 3. Ifor Morris. L'npunctuated piece of prose: Jesse Williams, Re,ddltch (a native of Treft- Reading of same piece: 1, Evan Thomas. Gwyt.herm. Needlework (under 18); Gwladys Wtil'ams. III It Evening Meeting. Pair of stockings: Mrs Davies, Chapel IIou,Ie. Solo, "Gwlad y Ca.nu:" Lewis M. Hughes, Llanrwst. Soprano solo: Miss Eifiorn Williams, Elafod Bach. Quartette: Robert Morris and party. Mixed choir: P.tndy Choir, led by M; J. Morris. Duett (II.B.): R. and J. Morris. Baritone solo: W. H. Davies, Llansannan. Male choir: Pandy Choir. Essay (under 21): 1, Bessie Williams; 2, J. T. Jone3. Chief e-^ay: Jeese Williams, Rcdditch. Poem, "The Harvest:" 1. Dewi Tudur, Bettwsycoed. Recitation: Robert Morris. Ge,neral know- ledge: J. T. Jones. Impromptu spelling: G. T. Jones, Pandy. Pencil sketch of Pandy Tudur new C.M. Chapel and Schoolroom: Evan Thomas. Shepherd's stick: David Edwards, Llannerch. The adjudcator.-) in the different subjects were: Needlework, Mrs Jones a.nd Mrs David Jones, both of Gwytherin; drawing, Mr D. Jones, Council School. Gwytherin; woodwork, Mr J. Morris and Mr E. Evans; music, Mr J. E. Ro- berts, A.C., Penmachno; literary, etc., Revs. R. Dewi Williams, B.A., Penmaenmawr, and E. J. Jones, B.A., Llanger.nyw.

LLANFAIRFECHAN. ENGLISH PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. The pulpit at this church will be occupied next Sunday by the Rev. D. S. Owen, Colwyn Bay. ORGAN RECITAL. Mr Llewelyn Jones, F.R.C.O., gave another of his series of organ recitals at Christ Church on Thursday, his pro- gramme including Bach's well-known Toccata in B minor. The vocalist was Miss May Currie, of London. OBITUARY. Whilst undergoing an opera- tion at one of the Liverpool hospitals, on Friday, the death occurred of Mr Evan Hughes, painter, Mill-road. The funeral of the deceased, who was about thirty years of age, took place on Tues- day at the local cemetery. NEW MIXED SCHOOL.—It is expected that the new mixed Council School, which is about to be roofed, will be opened in November. There are a large number of applicants for the post of headteacher, and the members of the Education Committee are being vigorously canvassed. MARRIAGE OF REV. W. B. HUGHES. The marriage took place on Wednesday at Hunamby, Yorkshire, of the Rev. W. Bennett Hughes, curate of Llanfairfechan, and Miss Mary E. Wynne Jones, of Hunamby. The bridegroom's father, the Rev. W. Hughes, rector of Llanuwehllyn, was one of the officiating clergy- men. The congregations of both Christ Church and the Parish Church intend making presenta- tions to the happy couple on their return from the honeymoon. During the absence of the curate the Rev. J. P. Cushing will assist the Rector. THE REGATTA.—Unfortunately the local re- gatta has been fixed on the same day as the Bangor regatta, Wednesday, August 19th, and it is anticipated that it will be held on the previous day instead. Mr W. Timmins has been appointed chairman of the Regatta Committee, Mr Nicholls treasurer, and Mr F. Hughes, Mona Buildings, secretary.

NEWMARKET. AN ANCIENT PULPIT. The sale at the Congregational Church on Tuesday, conducted by Mr Frank Jewell, was a very successful one, c' there being a good attendance and good prices being realised. The famous pulpit (which is 200 years old) realised F,20 and was knocked down to Mr Bolt, of West Kirby. The bidding for this interesting relic was keen and brisk to- wards the close. There were several dealers present, including two from Chester. It is re- ported that during the alterations to the chapel a coffin has been unearthed, but there was no nameplate on it.

OLD COLWYN. PREACHERS FOR SUNDAY. English Services: St. John's Church, 11.0 a.m. and 6.30 p.m. Baptist: 11 a.m. and 6.30 p.m., Rev. E. T. Davies. Congregational: Rev. G. B. File. Penmaen Welsh Wesleyan: Services at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. English Wesleyan Morning, Mr B. J. Harris; evening, Mr A. Iiigginbottom. Hebron (Welsh C.M.): Rev. J. Hughes Morris Liverpool. BROTHERHOOD. — Sunday's meeting wa3 divided into two portions, the first being held in the Wesleyan Chapel, and the second in the Dingle, when Mr D. Tomkinson gave an address. HARVEST. Taking advantage of the fine weather, the farmers are busy getting in their hay. and the crops generally are very good. MALE VOICE (;,IJOIR. The male voice choir are at present busy rehearsing for Co.n- nah's Quay and Corwen eisteddfodau. The test piece at. both places is "Crossing the Plain." SA [NT'S D\ Y. Yesterday, being St. John the Baptist's Day, special services were held at St. John s Church. In the morning IIolv Com munio-i was administered, whilst in the evening the Rov. J. Thon-,ps,on Jones, vicar of Tywyn) Rhyl. delivorod a. special sermon. The services were inH. choral

VISIT OF MANCHESTER COUNCILLORS —The town was visited by the members of the Paving Committee of the Manchester Corpora- tion on Friday. and a most enjoyable day was spent by them. They were conducted to var- ious places of interest by Colonel C. II. Darbi- shire, Mr H. W. Darbishire, and Mr H. C. Darbishire. THE PROMENADE.— Mr Curtis D'Alton, the Llandudno baritone vocalist, and a com- pany of artistes will shortly commence a series of entertainments on the. promenade. TEST CONCERT. The awaads at. the teet concert held at Jerusalem C.M. Chapel were ad recitat;oc, Mr T. Davies, Bangor; duett. Messrs '.vc [I; Carnarvon: soprano solo, Miss Perry, Bangor; recitation, Mr R. Davies. Bangor; duett, Messrs IN-, E. Jones and J. R. flugltjlv,, Conway; double quartett, Mr Thomas Roberts a.nd party, Pen- iiKu-nmawr. Much credit is due to the energetic secretary, Mr John Dowell, for the satisfactory manner in which all the arrangements wer& carried out.

PRESTATYN! BOYS' BRIGADE CAMP.—There has been some uncertainty as to the exact situation of the annual camp of the North-Western Church Lads' Brigade Camp, but it has now been definitely decided that it shall be located at Prestatvn. THE PAN ANGLICAN CONGRESS. The contribution from the Churchpeople to this fund amounted to £ 36 9s, and this sum Was included in the thankofferings presented yesterday at the thanksgiving service held in St. Paul's Cathedral. THE RESERVOIR. The members of the Urban District Council paid their annual visit to the water works at Ffynonasaph on Wednes- day afternoon. An interesting time was spent in delightful weather. There is a great abund- ance of water and everything was found in satis- factory order. NEW BUILDINGS. — Plans for two more houses on the Pendre Estate have been submitted to the Council by Mr Frank Jewell, the agent, for approval. GOLF.—To-day week a match was privately arranged to take place on the Prestatyn Golf Links between four members of the Old Colwvn Club and a similar number from Prestatyn. The match finished all square, but on the total num- ber of holes Prestatyn won.

RHYL. THE MARINE GARDENS AND PAVIL- IC)N.-The great success which has attended the Marine Gardens ia a feature of the Reason. On Sunday evening there were .nearly 2000 present at the sacred concert. It has been arranged to hold a garden party at an early date, and it is understood that it has now been definitely de- cided that July 30th will be the day appointed for the opening of the new pavilion. Lady Florentia Hughes of Kuunel will probably per- form the ceremony. RAILWAY ARRANGEMENTS. Many alterations take place in the railway service on J-uly 1st, and it, will bo well for travellers to consult the newly-issued time-tables, from July 18th an expre-is 'with a dining-car is to run to North Wates from Eustou, the first stop being at HhvJ. PIGEON FLYING.—The Rhyl and District Homing Society's race from Granville, France (320 mile--), on Saturday, resulted as follows :1, Mr Chas. Jones, Abergele; 2, Mr W. Gore, Bee Hotel, Rhvl; 3, Mr C. Jones, Abergele. YACHTING.—On Saturday, in a. light north- west breeze, the Rhyl vachting club sailed its first race for the Clough Challenge Cup. Mr Bernard Griffiths was the officer of the day. A capital start was made at 2.45 over the five mile tr.arig'ular course, the competing boats being: Mr Sincox's Eric, Mr Neville Williams" Sham- rock. and Mr E. H. Lewis' Gwalia. Afrer a. good race Gwalia finished at 3-40-4, and Eric at 3-44-10. Shamrock retired. t)RUNK.-At a special police court, held on Wednesday, before Mr J. H. Ellis (presiding) and Dr. Moreton Prichard, Joseph Clarke, a tra- velling tailor of no fixed abode, pleaded "guilty" to being drunk and disorderly on the previous evening in Vale-road. P.C. Owen said that the defendant was ejected from a hotel through being drunk, and he refused to go away, but took off his cOat and fought. Witness had to lock him up. It was also alleged that the accused had I been seen about the place for a week or nine days, and was found begging on the previous Saturday. Defendant indignantly denied that he had ever begged. He was a working tailor and had worked ever since he came to Rhyl, and while he was prepared to admit that he was drunk, he would not have it said that he begged. He asked for the ease to stand over while he brought his .employer to show that he had had money, and so had no occasion to beg.—The Bench said the prisoner was not charged with begging, but he would be fined 2s 6d and 6s 4d costs for being drunk and disorderly.

ST. ASAPH. CATHEDRAL SERVICES. Saturday, June 27th: — 3.15: Service, Stainer in A. Anthem 1292, "1 will lay me down" (Ililes). Daily-Nlitlris, 8-15; Evan song, 3.15. Holy Days and Saints' Days-Cele lira t iort of Holy Communion, 8.15 a.m. Sunday, June 28th (2nd StindaytfterTritilty):- 8.15: Holy Communion. 11.0: Matins, Service, Stanford in A. Anthem 637, "The souls of the righteous" (Nares). Litany. Hymns, 218, 546. Preacher, The Very Rev. the Dean. 3-30: Service, Stanford in A. Anthem, "Praise the Lord" (Garrett). 6.15: Hymns, 542, 291, 176, 191. P readier, Vicar D. C. Owen. C-ollectioa: Cathedral Choir Music Fund. FISHING.—Fishing has improved during the past week, and the rivers are now in a fair con- dition. It is reported that below Rhuddlan there have been several good catches of salmon. SCHOLASTIC SUCCESS.—Ernest Llewelyn Lloyd, son of Mr Llewelyn Lloyd, of Cadnant Park, Conway, a pupil at St. Asaph County School, gained at the recent entrance scholar- ship examination at. Aldenham School, Herts, a Junior Platt Scholarship of £ 30 for three -years. Ernest. Lloyd previously passed the junior and senior certificate examinations of the Central Welsh Board with distinction in classics, English, and mathematics. CHORAL FESTIVAL. The annual choral festival for the four deaneries of St. Asaph, Rhos, Denbigh, and Dyffryn Clwyd are to be held on Thursday next in the Cathedral. The festival is to be bilingual, but no sermon will v be preached this year. This is an innovation, but it is explained that for many years there has been a difficulty with regard to the evening ser- vice, the English choirs leaving as soon as the afternoon service is over, and it is hoped that by combining the two there will be one large and inspiring service in the afternoon. FORESTERS' DEMONSTRATION. This afternoon a decided novelty will be introduced in the city. For many years the Foresters have held their fete in Elwy Park and have confined it to sports and such like amusements, but this year there is a tradesmen's procession and de- monstration, follow-ed by the dancing at the May Pole. This is the first occasion, at least for many years, when such an interesting function has taken place in the city. The children have been trained by Miss Louie Hubbard, who is Rhyl's May Queen this year. A report will appear in our next issue.

LLANGEFNI. SCHOOL CHILDREN'S TREAT. An interesting event in connection with the Llangefni National School and the Church Sun- day School took place on Saturday, when, through the kindness of Mrs Phibbs, they were taken to Pencraig for their annual treat." The children assembled at the National School, and marched in procession to Pencraig grounds, where they partook of an excellent tea beneath the shady trees on the lawn. Sports and games followed, the various events being thoroughly enjoyed by the youngsters. The children then assembled in front of the house, where the fol- lowing excellent programme was listenede to by an appreciative audience :School song, "Mae'r gloch yn canu; recitation, "A little bird tells," Nancy Hughes; action song1, "Flowery Gar- lands." girls; recitation, "There's room enough for all," W. II. Parry; song, "Killarney," Mary Roberts; action song, "The Awkward'Squad, boys; "Maypole Dance," girls; song, "Cwsg fy noli," infants; tambourine dance, infants; re- volution song in Yiddish, Lazarus Evans; song, "Myfi sy'n magu'r baban," Naiicy, Hughes and Blodwen Owens; action song, "Thci Local Volun- teers," boy3; school song, "Gwatia anwvl." A vote of thanks to Mrs Phibbs and family was proposed by the Rev. R. J. Edwards, rector, and seconded by Mr Thomas, Post Office. The latter commented on the fact that for tho last fifty years the family at Pencraig had given this annual treat, and referred in sympathetic teams to the death of Mrs Bramston Smith. Hearty cheers were given by the children for Mrs Phibbs, and votes of thanks were also proffered to those who had in any way assisted in making the treat a success. The singing of the Welsh National Anthem and God save the King" brought the day's outing to a close, the children being pre- sented with a bun each before leaving the grounds.,

PENMORFA^ EISTEDDFODIC SUCCESS.-The Rev. D. Collvvyn Morgan, rector of this parish, won the first prize for an essay on the "History of the Parish of Llanfihangel-Rhos-y-Corn" at an Eis- teddfod held at Brechfa, Carmarthenshire, last week. The adjudicators said: "This essay is an excellent composition, the work of a scholar, antiquary, and able essayist, worthy of the National Eisteddfod, and worth £ 20."

PORTMADOC. A MYSTERY CLEARED UP.—Threo weeks ago it was reported that a mysterious shot, was heard near a house at Nant Uwynant, and that a bullet, smashed a pane of glass in the window belonging to the house. The affair at the time caused considerable excitement in the district, but, subsequent investigation showed that the explanation was very simple- It appears that a stone becoming detached from the roof fell on the window sill, rebounded and smashed the window.

PWLLHELI. BEN EFIT CONCERT.—A concert was held yesterday week at Aberdaron for tho benefit of Mr Torn Parry, who recently met with an ac- cident at a local quarry. The Rev- 11. Liloyd, vicar, presided, and Mr II. Evans (Eryr Arfon) conducted Several local singers and reciters took part in the proceedings. SUDDEN DEATH-Last week, Mrs Jones, Trigfa. New-street, and widow of the latoMr Gth. Jones, Beehive, went to stay for a few days with her daughter at Carneddol. She was taken seriously ill in the evening, and expired shortly from heart failure. She was 71 years old. and was highly esteemed-

CARNARVON. OVERSTOCKING EXPLOSIVES. — The Moeltryfan Slite Quarry Company were sum- mon d at the county sessions on Saturday for cver-s'-ocking black powder in their stores, con- trary to tho p.'ovi.-jions of the Explosive.: Act. Supt. Griffith, who prosecuted, said that on the 16th .nslant he visited the powder storehouse at tho quarry, and found it contained 22051 bs. of gunpowder, which was 2051ts. above the maxi- mum 'Itiatit tv allowed. Mr J. Jenkins (Messrs R. Davies and Je.nkins), on behalf of the defen- dant company, pleaded guilty to a technical offence. He, however, pointed out that the ex- plos'vo^ storod consisted in part of gelatine, which was regarded as equal to a double quan- tity cof black powder. If t.hev had been treated the same the quantity in this ca¿e would have been below the maximum prescribed. A fine of 40s and costs was imposed, the Bench stating it was clear that a technical offence had been com- r-q; t tod.

A BANGOR "GARDEN CITY." RAILWAY MEN'S DWELLINGS. Writing in reference to the railway men's suburb at Bangor, a correspondent in a contem- porary says:— There is something appropriate in the building of a "garden city" for railway workers on a rock above a railway tunnel. Through the very heart of the rock expresses slide and mineral trains lumber every hour of the night, while in their pleasant, healthful cottages above the tired day-workers sleep in peace. At the foot of the cliff is the engineering staff's depot, with its sheds and machinery and its store of materials and "spares" for every emergency; even to great baulks of timber 40ft. long and 3ft. thick, which would make in a few hours a diversion bridge in the unlikely event of any viaduct giving way. All built within the last years of the nineteenth century, the settlement on the rock boasts the great name of Euston-road. Most places receive by-names, however, and this has always since its birth-been known as "Dawson City," partly after the famous headquarters of the Klondykc gold- fields, and partly after the company's district engineer, who planned it and laid it out. It is known, too, among somewhat more ribald folk, as "The Saints' Rest," and not long ago a letter addressed to an inhabitant at "The Saints' Rest" was by that painstaking and slyly humorous de- partment, the Post Office, duly delivered to the right person. Not only do the paternal company provide their people with houses and gardens at a moderate rent, they care also for their minds, and have established on the slope just below the first ter- race a spacious building which is in turns a reading-room, a clubroom, a classroom, a rifle range, and a gymnasium. There are also, under the one roof, a number of baths. This institu- tion is the centre of the village life, and all through the winter months concerts, dramatic performances, and other entertainments give pleasant occupation both for those who have the art to entertain and those who prefer to be en- tertained themselves. The stage is admirably fitted up, and has a range of scenery and appoint- ments that would embarrass a first-rate touring company. All the scenery, including the moonlit seascape which adorns the drop scene, repre- sents a railway official's labour of love, done during his leisure hours. The incidental music is performed by the Institute Orchestra. For the summer months gardening, tennis, and bowls will give recreation, and the drama will be re- served for the dark evenings of another winter.

ILLEGAL FISHING AT BETHESDA. At the Bangcfr Petty Sessions on Tuesday, be- fore Mr Henry Lewis and other magistrates, Hugh Griffith, Tanyrheirdir, Bethesda, was charged with illegal fishing in Ogwen Lake- Mr Rumsey Williams, prosecuting on behalf of the Penrhyn Estate, stated that Lord Pen- rhyn practically allowed the publio to have un- restricted use of the lakes and rivers belonging to him. His Lordship stocked them with fish, but it was laid down that worms were not to be used as bait in the lakes or the rivers running into them, but they could be used in the rivers below the lakes. The defendant, however, was found using worms whilst fishing in Ogwen Lake. John Williams, Bryn Poeth, Ogwen Lake, a river watcher employed on the Penrhyn Estate, stated that he saw the defendant using a worm, and he had caught three trout. The defendant, who denied that he used worms, was fined 5i and costs. Richard Morris, William Owen, and Robert Evans, quarrymcn, living at Douglas Hill, Lland-egai Mountain, were summoned for tak- ing immature fi?h from a private river near Bet hesda. Mr Rumsey Williams again prosecuted, and stated that the charge wa.s more serious than in the previous case, as the defendants dammed the river and the fish which they took were worthless, being so small. Wm. Roberts, Tanddcrwen, Bethesda, a river watcher, stated that he saw the three defend- ants in the tributary which they had dammed with sods. Morris was on his knees, Evans was emptying the water with a bucket, and Owen was taking fish from under the stones. When questioned the three men admitted that they were dOing- wrong, and asked to be for- given. Fifteen yards higher up the stream had been dammed, and on the bank witness found twenty small fish- Tho Bench fined each defendant 10s and costs.

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BANGOR AND BEAUMARIS GUARDIANS. THE COMPILATION OF THE BLUE BOOK. The Chairman (Mr Hugh Thomas) presided over the fortnightly meeting of the Bangor and Beaumaris Guardians, held at the Bangor Work- house on Friday. OLD AGE PENSIONS. A resolution passed by the York Union call- ing upon the Government to allow aged paupers a choice between a pension and out-door relief was submitted. The Rev. W. Morgafc proposed that the resolution be adopted. Mr Joseph Davies said the members ought to have a chance of considering the subject, and moved that it be deferred for a fortnight. Dr. John Roberts agreed. The Chancellor of the Exchequer had indicated the willingness of the Government, if possible, to modify the Bill so as to meet this particular objection.. He moved that the resolution be laid on the table. The Rev. Thomas Edwards, rector of Aber, seconded the endorsement of the York resolution. By doing so they would simply be saying that all aged paupers should be allowed to become pensioners if they wished. He did not think there should be that distinction made between an old man who was two years a pauper and one who was on the verge of becoming a pauper (hear, hear). Mr Davies' amendment was carried, but after- wards Dr. Roberts' amendment that the resolu- tion be laid on the table was carried, and after- wards endorsed as a substantive motion. FINANCIAL. The Clerk (Mr R. B. Evans) reported a balance in favour of the Union of E2119, compared with £ 2398 the previous meeting. Later on the Clerk read a letter from the clerk to the County Coun- cil saying that he had not yet received from the Board any sum on account of the county rate precept, and hoping a substantial instalment would soon be forthcoming. Replying to the Chairman, the Clerk said the amount was £ 5000, and he had not got it. lie was going to ask the Board to draw cheques for salaries which were due that day. If the Board paid an instalment of £1000 on account of the county rate precept, and paid the salaries due and some other items also due, it would swallow all their credit balance, except about £ 100. The Board decided to pay the salaries and the accounts named by the clerk, and also E1000 on account of the county rate precept. THE COMPILATION OF THE BI LTE BOOK. WARM PASSAGES. The following notice stood on the agenda in the name of Mr Joseph Davies: "That inasmuch as the clerk of this Board has publicly stated that he would not henceforth prepare the Union Blue Book as he has hitherto done since his'ap- pointment without being remunerated, and that -inasmuch as he has also stated on two recent occasions that it was not part of his duty to at- tend the committee meetings, this Board do ap- point a special committee to inquire into the terms of his engagement and report thereon." Mr John Roberts (Bangor) asked what had be- come of the committee appointed to inquire into the compilation of the Blue Book, and who was going to do the work this year? The Chairman: The committee recommends that the Blue Book be published as usual this year, but they have decided nothing as to any payment for compiling it. Before moving his resolution, Mr Davies said that lie 'understood the clerk had practically with- drawn the statetilent objected to, and was pre- p pared to compile the Blue Book, and as he (Mr Davies) was anxious that nothing should be said' :or' done to impair the relationships between the officers and the Board, if Mr Evans would with- draw the words he had objected to he was will- ing to withdraw his motion. Dr. 'John Roberts said the matter was quite ..out of--order. It was a matter that ought never "to have been brought before the Board. It was a personal matter with Mr Davies ——* Mr Davies: I utterly deny it, and Dr. Roberta has no right to make a statement of that kind. Dr. Roberts said the clerk's statement was not a serious one. It was a mere "aside," but Mr Davies had made statements against a person who he (Dr. Roberts) did not hesitate to say was the best clerk of any Board of Guardians in Wales—(hear, hear)—and the remark was pro- voked by Mr Davies's unwise remarks. The Chairman: One moment, please. The clerk told us that he was not going to do tha. work without being paid for it. It's on the minutes. Dr. Roberts That's merely a statement. Mr Thomas Edwards (LianeclN-on): Dr. Roberta is entirely wrong. Wo were talking about tha Blue Book, and any book that is published now- adays is liable to criticism. I criticised this one. Dr. Roberts repeated that the statement was merely an aside, and no officer should be takea to account for such a statement. The Chairman: Here's the Blue Book to bo printed. The clerk says he won't prepare it unless he is paid for it. The Clerk: Not the usual Blue Book. I was asked by a member of the committee whether, if they decided to publish the Blue Book aa usual, I would prepare it, and I said I had no objection; and, as a matter of fact, everything is ready. I have in my pocket now a slip printed by Mr Joseph Davies. The Chairman: Oh, that fe not to go into thia Blue Book. The Clerk: Oh, well, that's it. Mr Joseph Davies I handed you a copy of that slip, Mr Chairman, a fortnight ago. Several members now cried "Let the matter drop." The Chairman Then shall I rule in this matter that the Blue Book will be published as usual? Mr Joseph Davies I wish to enter an emphatio protest against the unkind and brutal remarks made by Dr. John Roberts. He (Mr Davies) was always accused of wrong things. There was absolutely no personal feeling in this matter, but he thought, the clerk's remarks was an insult to the Board. However, with the permission of the Board, he would withdraw his motion. Permission was given, the motion was with- drawn, and the matter dropped.

A CARNARVON SEPARATION CASE. A HUSBAND'S APPLICATION. Before the Carnarvon magistrates, on Monday, Henry Owen, Assheton terrace, sought an order of separation from his wife by reason of her habitual drunkenness. Mr J. T. Roberts, who represented the appli- cant, said that the application was made under the piovisions of the Licensing Act, 1902. The parties had been married nearly twenty years, and they had seven children. For the last four years the wife had given way to drink to such an extent that her husband had at last found it im- possible to live with her. He earned at las work from 24s to 33s a week, and the whole of this money, with the exception of 2s or 3s, he in- variably handed over to his wife, who spent it on drink. Not only did.-lie spend his wages, but she also pawned his clothes and articles of furni- ture. and the proceeds went the same way. During the current month she had paid seven visits to the pawnshop, and had obtained about 27s on the goods pledged, which included her husband's silver watch and chain. This story was borne out by the husband and one of his sons, and it appeared that none of them had a change of clothing. The woman, who appeared in court with her youngest child, a baby in her arms, pnt no questions to the witnesses, but told the Bench that the allegations made against her were not true. The Bench granted the order, and further ordered the applicant to have the custody of the children, and to contribute 38 6d towards his wife's maintenance. The woman was obliged to 'transfer her baby to her husband in court, after which, for the first time, she betrayed a littlo