The Welsh Coast Pioneer and Review for North Cambria

SCENE AT A DENBIGH MANOR COURT. FARMERS AND IMPOUNDED SHEEP. Unusual scenes were witnessed at Denbigh on Saturday, in connection with the annual Court of Estrays for the Manor of Denbigh and Denbigh land. This ancient court is held annually at the Back Row Hotel yard, and on Saturday a large num- ber of farmers who graze their sheep on the Hiraethog Mountain were in attendance, and ready, according to custom, to claim their "lost" or strayed sheep impounded by the bailiff. Three judges sat, and the farmers had to satisity them in regard to the ear marks, pitch stamps, etc., that the sheep they claimed were really theirs. For each sheep thus claimed 4s was charged by the officials of the court. Several farmers refused to pay, suggestions being thrown out that some of the sheep had been impounded when not straying. Mr O. R. Moseley, who presided, urged that the question was a legal one, and asked the men to pay under protest. For some time the proceedings of the court were at a standstill. The officials were sur- rounded by nearly a hundred farmers, who clamoured for an explanation from the bailiffs as to where they found the sheep straying. When Mr Moseley announced that the sheen in respect of which payment had been refused would at once be sold by auction, the crowd positively declined to leave the premises, and at last the police were sent for and cleared the shed. The auctioneer was ready to proceed with the sale, but the crowd surrounded Mr Moseley, and the argument continued for another hour. So excited did the farmers become that the sale was eventually declared off, and it is understood that the farmers afterwards paid under protest. Mr Moseley acted throughout with much tact.

ST. ASAPH DIOCESAN SOCIETIES. ANNUAL MEETINGS. EXCELLENT RECORDJ3 OF CHURCH WORK. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION IN THE SCHOOLS. The annual meeting of the Church Extension Societv was held in the Chapter Library, St. Asaph, yesterday (Wednesday). The Very Rev. Dean Pryoo presided, in the absenco of the Bishop, who, it was explained, was detained on important Church business in London. The Dea,n was supported by the Rev. Archdeaccms Evans, Wynne Jones, Thomas, Oanon Fairohild, Canon, T. Ll. Williams, an<i Mr H. G. Cleaver (dioceean registrar). There were also present: The lievs. T. Redfern, Denbigh; D. Jones, Lkunfeohain, W. L. Martin, Berriew; David Jones, Gorsedd; Thos. Lloyd, Rhyl; C. F. Ro- berts, Llanddulas; W. LI. Nicholas, Flint; W. Jenkins, Bylehau: E. Lodwick Ellis, Bettws-yn- Riios: R. Meredith Edwards, Brynferd; S. B. Jones, Llan.nefydd; R. Evans Jones, Llan- Uwchaiarn; T. LI. L. Williams, Newtown; L. D. Jenkins, Llangollen; J. Hamer Lewis, <J.iocctan inspector of schools; Mr Ffoulkes, Eriviat Hall; Revs. J. Silas Evans, GyffyJbog; W. Hughce, Llanuwchllyn; J. F. Reece, Llannhos; Hugh Roberts, Colwyn Bay; Griffith Williams, Llan- santffraid, Glanconway: Bad 'M. Jc.nes, Llan- fair D.C.: W. Arthur Morris, Llanfair D.C.; Gower Edwards, Llanfairtalhaiarn; A. Lyttel- ton. St. John's, Mold; Walter Williams, Tref- na.nt: E. J. Davies. Llandrillo-yn-Rhoe; D. J. Davies, Prestatyn; T. II. Vaugiian, Glyndyfr- dwv: E. W. Powell, Brytnibo; J. W. Thomas, Hclvwell; W. D. Owen, W. Roes, Berse Drclin- court: J. Evans Jonos, Dyserth. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. The following were re-elected to serve on the Executive Committee :—The Rev. D. GriimaJdi Davis. Rev. W. Ll. Nicholas, Lord Kenycn, Colonel H. R. Hughes, Mr Marshall Dugdale, Mr Wvnne Corrie. and Mr W. J. P. Storey wa., elected in place of Mr Noel Turner, who has resigned. GRANTS RENEWED. The following grants and returns were re- newed ;-Bala, JE50 grant, JE25 return Berriew, 40 and 30; Berse Drelincourt, .50 and 30; Bistre, 50 and 10; Brymbo, 5 and 15; Chirk, 50 and 45; Denbigh, 50 and 50; Flint, 60 and 35; Gwer- syllt, 30 and 20; Holywell, 50 and 35; Llanfair- talhaiarn, 45 and 10; Llangollen, 50 and 40; Llan- gwstenin, 50 and 15; Llanllwchaiarn, 50 and 40; Meifod, 15 and 15; Minera, 50 and 10; Mold, 50 and 40; Mostyn, 30 and 20; Penycae, 45 and 10; Pontblyddyn, 60 and 35; Pontfadog, 10 and 5; Prestatyn, 50 and 35; Rhosddu, 50 and 4U; and Rhosllanerchrugog, 60 and 20. ANNUAL REPORT. Mr P. P. PENNANT (the secretary), in his annual report, stated that at the end of last year the Society had no deficit at the bank (applause). They had, however, had a hard task to get into that position. He believed it was in the year 1903 that they had a deficit of £300, and it had taken them until then to get free of it. They had been paying out too much and had had to reduce the grants for a time. As it was this year they were giving £ 1110, and that without fear of having a deficit at the end of the year. That showed a great improvement over the reckless period of 1903, but one of the. reasons for that improvement was the munificent legacy which they had received from the widow of Arch- deacon Morgan. The names of both the Arch- 1 deacon and his wife ought to be always greatly revered by the Society, not merely for the legacy but for the active assistance they had given to the Society. The extension grants at present, while they would not create a deficit, would not leave the Society any surplus, as far as they could see. As they knew, the year had been rather a heavy one for Church subscribers. The Pan- Anglican Congress had drawn a certain amount, and then there were other Church Societies call- ing for support, and he feared that they could not hope for any considerable extension of their funds that year. He believed that Mr Gladstone had once said, "The Church in Wales is a living Church, a growing Church, and an ex- tending Church." Those words could be ap- plied to the Cfcixch in Wales under present cir- cumstances when there was a promise of a Bill in Parliament next year. They should en- deavour to show that they were not living up to a lower scale than when those words wcie spoken by Mr Gladstone. He therefore hoped that the Church Extension Society would re- ceive such support as to confirm the truth of Mr Gladstone's statement. They should bear in mind the claims of Church extension at such a period. There were five applications for grants, namely, from Llanasa, Bagillt, Rhos (Rualon), Flint, and Chirk. He suggested that they should not attempt to deal with the applications that day, but refer them to the Executive Com- mittee, who could not only carcfully examine their financial resources, but could go into the individual merits of the olaims. He also thought that the Executive Committed should also look into the existing grants, with a view of revising them, and to suggest to which parishes grants should be made for periods of three or five years. He moved a resolution to that effect. The Hon. L. A. BRODRICK seconded, and said he cordially agreed with Mr Pennant's views on the existing grants. They should be renewed for the present, and the Committee should go into the matter. ARCHDEACON THOMAS supported the re- solution. ARCHDEACON EVANS hoped that Church- men would recognise that there were othrr Church Societies besides the Extension Soriety, for he noticed some parishes had only- contri- buted to t-hati society. CANON ROBERTS (Colwyn Bay) hoped that the committee would encourage new parishes as much as possible. The VICAR OP LLANASA hoped that they would take into consideration the claims of his parish, which had a larger area and population than other parishes. The resolution was passed, and the report adopted. CLERGY SUSTENTATION FUND. It was reported that a meeting of the Executive of the Diocesan Clergy Sustentation Fund was held at which there were present: The Dean of St. Asaph, Archdeacons Thomas, Evans, and Wynne Jones, Canons FIrteher, Lord Mostyn, the Hon. Laurence Brodrick, Mr P. P. Pennant, Mr W. Y. Hargrraves, the Revs. D. Jones, and Uev. Dan Davies (Proctor in Convoca- tion), and the Rev. Walter Williams, and the secre- tary. In the unavoidable absence of the Bishop, the Hon. Laurence Broderick was elected to preside. The Oommittee met to make the annual grants, and the Secretary reported that the sum of icil.080 was available for distribution. Grants were made to 61 parishes, but in the case of 15 parishes (which received grants from this fund lat year), the ques- tion of a renewal was deferred pending the decision of the Ecclesiastical Commissioners as to their aug- menting such livings in accordance with the terms of their new scheme. The total amount of these grants was set aside, and it was decided that this money should be dealt by a sub-eommittee. which should have power to recommend its allocation, the sub-committee to consist of the Hon. Laurence Brod- rick. Mr P. P. Pennant Mr Hargreaves, Archdeacon Thomas. Rev. Dan Davies, with the Bishop and the Rev. Walter Williams, the eecr: tarv, ex-offleio. This committee was also empowered to deal with the question of clergy, pensions, and grants for per- manent endowment. The total of the grants allocated to each Rural Deanery was as followsSt. Asaph, £60; Denbigh, LM; Dvffrvn CIwyd. £ 45; Holywell. £ 70; Llanrwst, R115: Rhos, £ 40; Coedew n, £ 130; Caereinicn, £ 170; Llanfvllin, £ 200; Oswestry, XM; Pool, Xz;o; Bangor, £ 50; Ed'irnion, £ 330; Llangollen, XrjO; Mold, M; Penllyn, £ 140; and Wrexham, JE30. NORTH WALES TRAINING COLLEGE, BANGOR. « EXCELLENT WORK BY THE STUDENTS. Canon FAIRCHILD, Principal of the North Wales Training College, Bangor, read' the report made by Mr Owen Edwards, Chief Inspector for Wales, concerning the college. The report stated that, "The strong point of the college is the thorough appreciation of English literature manifested by the students. The real interest they take in the great poets and prote writers is the best of preparation for their professional work. Nor is the interest confined to English litera- ture. Many of the students are becoming veil versed in Welsh literature as well. The reading and recita- tion are distinctly the best in Wales." The report of Prebendary Reynolds, the Archbishop's inspector, was also read, as follows:- "The answering of the students was very good, many showing an excellent spirit. The juniors were also very good, fome original thoughts being shown. I am grateful for the Method Master's report, and am glad that he speaks so well of the students' work. The college continues to do excellent work, and it would be disastrous if any steps were taken that would interfere with its usefulness." Mr PENNANT, in moving the adaption of these re- ports, said that, though brief, they were very much to the point, and very satisfactory. ARCHDEACON EVANS seconded, and the motion was agreed to. Vacancies on the Executive Committee were filled by the election of the following Rev. 'Latimer Jones, Llanfair Caereinion; the Rector of Llanfyllin; Mr Bonner Morris, the Vicar of Mold, and Mr Llewelyn Hugh Jones. THE LATE CHANCELLOR TREVOR PARKINS. On the proposition of the Dean, a vote of condolence was passed with the relatives of the late Chancellor Trevor Parkins. DIOCESAN INSPECTOR S REPORT. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION IN THE SCHOOLS. The Rev. HAMER LEWIS, the Diocesan Inspector of Schools, reported that of the 256 departments in the schools, all were open to inspection. Only two schools had not been examined. There were 164 parishes with Church schools, and 43 parishes in the diocese had no Church schools. Classified with re- ference to religious instruction, the schools were 127 excellent, 103 good or very good, and 16 below good. There were 256 principal teasers employed, together with 531 assistant teachers, 110 pupil teachers, and 11 candidates or monitors. Of the 256 principal teachers, 143 held the Archbishop's certificate. There were on the books 28,170 children, the average being 24,947, and 25,260 were present at the examination. Of the total, 105 were withdrawn from all religious instruction, and 3S3 from part. There were 13 schools in which scholars were withdrawn from all religious instruction, and 36 where scholars were partly with- drawn. There was no decrease in the number of schools, but the close of the year would show a diminution owing to the Erection of new Council schools. The scholars had decreased by 616, and the average attendance showed a decrease of 483, and the number present at the examination was 528 less than the previous year. All these figures pointed to a slight retrograde movement. The number withdrawn from religious instruction shows no very striking change as compared with last year. Out of the 333 partly-withdrawn, no less than 140 were in one school -Penyct\CI. Deducting these, the number was com- paratively insignificant, and proved, moreover, how hollow was the cry about the dissatisfaction in single- school areas with the provision made for religious teaching in the Church schools It was found that the day of the religious examination was the most popular in the school year, and at Shotton, where so much had been said, there were 203 out of a possible 205 (loud applause). As regards Brymbo, not- withstanding the tormoil and confusion, the ohildrrn acquitted themselves as creditably as in former years, and things were going on as usual. OTiurch history had been taken up with excellent results at Worthen- bury and Tailarn Green. Although there were 110 pupil teachers in the dio- cese, only 28 were examined at the annual examina- tion-axiother step towards extinction. It could be said that the system which is gradually displacing the old pupil teacher system has yet to justify its adoption as well in the secular sphere as in the re- ligious. The work done by the pupil teachers was of a very satisfactory character. The faithful contin- gent of 28 deserved much praise, and so did those who took the trouble to teach them or help them. For the first time in the history of the examination, no pupil teacher from the diocese sat in October last to be examined in religious knowledge for admission to a training college. There were two schools in the dioccse where the head teacher was a Nonconformist. In one school an assistant who was a Unitarian was permitted to give religious instruction. The Inspector had remonstrated that it was not fair that such a teacher should be allowed to give any religious instruction in a Church school. The reply was tt.at it was not fair that the teacher in question should get out of her fair share of work in the religious as well as in the secular sphere, so she was put on to do the Old Testament work, yiich was, in his opinion, only just one degree less dangerous than if there were no restriction. Such was the trend of events, and some of these events were a little startling. However, he was glad to say that, as a whole, the religious teaching in the schools continues to be admirably well done. While there was a storm outside, there was a calm inside the schools (app'ause). Bishop Hughes' Memorial Prize was awarded to Mary R. Roberts, of Rhyl. AROHDEACON THOMAS, in moving the adoption of the Diocesan Inspector's report, said it contained food for considerable thought. There was much in it to console, comfort, and strengthen them (applause). Alluding to the tone of regret at the change that was si' wlv coming over the schools of the diocese. he asked, could they wonder at it when they remembered the immense favour shown to Council schools and the treatment meted out to Church schools? When they considered how long that process had been going OiL and how insidiously it had continued. it should lie a great satisfaction to them to find that, in spite of all, the position of the Church schools was as good as they now found it (applause). The one great ob- ject that animated them in regard to the schools was the promoti ;n of religious education, and he trusted they would never give up the principle for which thev had so long been fighting, namely, the necesfity and duty of regions training (applause). The work carried on bv those in charge of the schools claimed some recognition for the devotion and loyalty they had shown (applause). The Hon. L. A. BRODRICK seconded the motion, and said the report had been admirably presented. As a layman, he most cordially echoed the feeling that the religious education of the children was the key- stone of their efforts and aims. They were not going to submit to religious instruction as an ornamental extra such as pianoforte playing (hear, hear). The religious training of a child was not a matter that should be relegated and c-onfined to one half-hour on Sundays (applause). Ho urged them to go forward, doing their duty just as the teaeliers and scholars were doing, steadily and ste:d[3..<;tIv, without fear or favour, year in and year out (applause). The motion was carried. CHURCH BUfLDING SOCIETY. The following grants were made by this society: — Bistre, £ 30; Bylchau, £ 30; Frongoch, £ 50; Llanasa, £ 50; Llangerniew, X15 and Llannefydd, L100,

RUTHIN PETTY SESSIONS. A HUSBAND APPLIES FOR A SEPARATION ORDER. These session were held on Monday, before Captain Cole (in the chair), Colonel Bromliead, Messrs G. H. Denton and Henry Williams. FIRE BRIGADE'S SPORTS. Mr William Brocklehurst, of the Star Inn, was granted an occasional licence to sell intoxicants at the Fire Brigade sports, to be held on August 3rd. NEGLECTFUL FATHERS. John Jones, Lon Fawr, Ruthin, was sent to prison for one month with hard labour for allow- ing his wife and children to become chargeable to the Union. Mr R. Humphreys Roberts ap- peared for the Guardians. Richard Williams, Llanrhydd-street, who had neglected to provide for the maintenance of his two children, who were now in the workhouse, was found guilty of the offence, but sentence was deferred for a fortnight to give the defendant time to pay the arrears of maintenance. THE DOGS ACT. Robert Jones, Tyddyn Chambers, Pwllglas, was fined 5s including costs for allowing his dog to ramble out at night/ For not providing the dog with a collar, defendant was fined a similar amount. APPLICATION FOR A SEPARATION ORDER. Mr Robert Beech, ironmonger, sought a separa- tion order against against his wife, Kate Beech. Mr Walter O. Jones appeared for the applicant, and stated that Mr Beech brough forward the case with the utmost reluctance. It was only because of the duty he owed to the family, and because it had become impossible for him to live with the defendant further that he did so. The parties were married 26 years ago, and for the last 12 years Mrs Beech, it was alleged, had been addicted to excessive drinking. There were five children of the issue, and two under 16 years of age. In 1905, Mrs Beech was convicted of drunkenness, and by mutual agreement a separa- tion was entered into. Mrs Beech left Ruthin, and went to live at Prestatyn. In August she returned to her husband and family much im- proved. However, latterly she had become addicted to drink, and caused the family much trouble, worry and loss. Evidence was given by Mr Beech, who said that during the last few months his wife was drunk every day, and had done nothing at all in the house except destroying the fixtures and furni- ture. About Christmas, 1906, she smashed the bath into atoms with a hammer. Later she wrenched off the water taps, causing the kitchen to be flooded. She was in the habit of con- tinually knocking the grates and the staircases at night with the poker, and this continued during the serious illness of his daughter. On one occasion she got hold of the food provided for the Sunday dinner,, piled it on the floor, and poured paraffin oil over it. Witness spoke of other similar acts on the part of his wife, and con- cluded by stating that it had become impossible for him to live with her. He offered a separa- tion allowance of £1 a week. Other witnesses were called. The Bench granted the application, and gave the applicant the custody of the children. A SALE TRANSACTION. John Thomas Clubbe, Mwrog-street, was charged by a neighbour, Hannah Jones, with stealing two pigs on the 20th of July. Mr W. O. Jones, in stating- the facts for the complainant, said the parties were neighbours, and about six weeks ago Clubbe offered to sell Mrs Jones two sucking pigs for 10s each. She had no money at the time, but made arrange- ments to borrow the money, and which were promised her. Clubbe then sold her the pigs, which were fed by complainant for six weeks. One day complainant found the pigstye empty, and further discovered that the defendant had sold the pigs at Messrs Leathes' Auction Mart for 17s 6d each. The Bench said this was evidently a case for the County Court. Mr S. O. Edwards (for the defendant): That was the defence I was going to raise. The case was dismissed.

An unusual feat in pontoon bridge-linldii g has been accomplished by a company, 10G strong, drawn from four cavalry regiments ot the Berlin Garrison. Arrived at a point vide the Spree 18 very wide, the guardsmen foisted by a dozen pioneers, constructed in 43 n-Jnutes a bridge of q t-c-ol boats and plates lOJft. 1; ng and 10 ft. broad. Great Britain secured notable victories in each of the three yacht races in connection with the Olympic Games decided n Monday at Ryde. Hundreds of acres of timber on Lord Lecon field's Cumberland estates in Westward and Sebergham parishes (at one time part of the ancient Inglewood Forest) are being levelled. Slightly over a mile and a fifth per minute was the rate of speed attained by a homing pigeon in a race of 69! miles from Worcester. j It has been found by many and varied experi- mental tests that certain disease-germs actually succumb to paint. Chambers'tj Journal." The deposits in the French savings banks, states a Reuter memage, now amount to £ 140,000,000.

NEW SKATING RINK AT RHYL. FORMAL OPENING. Yesterday (Wednesday) witnessed the comple- tion of the first stage in the re-building of the Queen's Palace, Rhyl, which was destroyed by fire last winter. This new portion is in the form of a roller skating rink, and for this purpose the major part of the shops in the wide part of the old Arcade have been removed, and the roof gar- dents have been converted into a gallery. The floor has been re-laid with maple, and there is a skating surface of some 40,000 feet. The room is 180 feet in length, but there has been suffi- cient of the old site of the Palace left for the construction of a theatre, which is contemplated in the near future. The gallery runs around the whole of the building, and this will provide for large gather- ings, and will enable the rink to be utilised for mass meetings, it being claimed that about 3000 people can now be accommodated in the build- ing. There are special exits provided from the Sussex-street end, although the main entrance is from the West Parade, at which end the direc- tors of the Palace have erected shops on either side, and above, where the old refreshment bar used to be, they have made a handsome dining- room to seat 300. In the new archways, which have been con- structed hanging baskets of flowers have been tastefully arranged, and this work, as well as the other decorating, and the scheme of electric light- ing, has been carried out by Mr P. J. Ashfield, who has rejoined the Board of Directors. At the Sussex-street end a fine stage has been built with proscenium by Cross, of Manchester, the scenery being painted by Mr Honri, Rhyl. The whole of the work has been superintended by Mr F. B. Bibbicombe, who has had as his foreman, Mr Schofield. Mr C. Griffiths, of Lye, Stour- bridge (the contractor for the Pavilion), has car- ried out the alterations necessary for the rink, while Mr Tomkinson, Rhyl, has been responsible for the dining-room and hotel alterations, the whole of the work being carried out in a remark- ably short space of time. It is intended to use Winslow ball-bearing skates, and in addition to the ordinary sk-it'ng there will be fancy and trick exhibitions by E. Valosky, while the Military Band will be under the direction of Signor Pecorini. THE OPENING CEREMONY. 'n The opening ceremony took place yesterday afterncoin ill the presence of a large assembly, the chairman of the Council (Mr G. A. Taverner, J.P.) being present wVuh other councilors and Dromine.nt tradesmen. Mr Robinson, introducing Mr Taverner, paid he felt that that gentleman was better known to Rhyl people than he was himself. He ex- Dressed on behalf of his fellow-dircctors their thanks for the loyal support the Council were giving than, and hoped that the additional at- traction, the skating rink, would help the town forward (applause). Mr Taverner said it gave him the greatest pleasure to bo present that day and to land a helping hand to a body of gentlemen who had shown considerable pluck in re-builduig the first portion of the Palace afer the disastrous fire in November last. Such pluck deserved its re- ward (applause). That day would mark another eteD forward in the history of Rhyl, as they had now ready for resudentsa.nd visitors a most commodious skating rink. It was some seven vears atro that the Pak oo directors first came to Rhyl and put up a magnificent range of build- ings. which did much to popularise the town. Although, through the fire, they had seen swept away many thousands of pounds' worth of pro- perty the courage and enterprise of the directors had risen to the occasion, the scheme of recon- structic.n had been pushed forward with energy, and in a short space of time there had been erected on the ruins a building that tihe town could be proud of (applause). It was evident that the directors of the Palace did not mean to leave Rhyl, and he hoped that their enterprise would receive the reward it deserved- It afforded him much pleasure to declare the rink open, and trusted that it would be the means of giving' healthy recreation to many thousands, and also advance Rhyl in publio favour (ap- Dlause). Mr P. J. Ashfield proposed a vote of thanks to Mr Taverner for his kindness, and also to the other members of the Council for their presence that day. It augured well for the future of the rink when they could have it opened by a gentle- man who was Chairman of the Council. Mr Doughty seconded, and said that one of the inducements which had operated in the minds ot the directors to go on with the work was the fact that the Council had sufficient confidence in the town to lay out such a beautiful lot of gar- dens, and to erect such a fine Pavilion. When the directors saw what was done they too found more money, and that rink was the result. He would go further and say that with such a beau- tiful climate, second to none in the Kingdom, Rhyl was bound to have a future, and he assured those interested in the Pier that when they car- ried out their contemplated extension they would find that the Council would support and help them in every possible way, as they had done with the Palace. Mr Robertson said that Mr Taverner had re- ferred to the way the work had been carried out, and perhaps it was not generally known that within nine weeks the site of the Palace had been cleared, and a beautiful rink made in its place (hear, hear). Mr Taverner acknowledged the vote of thanks, and regretted the absence of Mr Biddn-eombe, who had worked so hard in the superintending of the work. The National Anthem was then played, after which skating began.

MOLD COUNTY SCHOOL ANNUAL SPORTS. The annual sports in connection with the Mold County School were held this day week on the school grounds, in brilliant weather, and before a large attendance. The prizes were handsome and numerous. The entries also con- stituted a record, and were well contested, E. Jones, in the seniors, and H. Roberts doing best, followed by W. Goodwin, whilst in the juniors J. R. Roberts stood out well. ihe louowing are the results :-100 yards handicap (seniors): Heat 1, 1 D. Jones, 2 R. G. Hughee, 3 J. O. Jones; heat 2, 1 R. J. Rawson, 2 H. Chalkmer, 3 E. G. Hughes; heat 3, 1 E. Jones, 2 W. Goodwin, 3 A. O. Edwards. Throwing the cricket ball: 1, A. O. Edwards; 2, Ho-well Roberts. Quarter mile handicap: 1, J. R. Roberts; 2, S. H. Williams. Long jump: 1, Howell Roberts; 2, W. Goodwin; 3, R. Da- vies. Skipping rope race (girls): 1, E. Roberts; 2, M. M. Whitley. Hall-mile handicap rare 1, Howell Roberts; 2, W. Goodwin; 3, N. Mor- gan. 100 yards sack race: Heat 1, 1 T. G. Jones, 2 C. C. Marston; heat 2, 1 H. Kelly, 2 S. H. Williams. 100 yards handicap rare (seniors) Final heat, 1 E. Jones, 2 W. Good- win. 220 yards handicap race (girls) 1, E. Roberts; 2, E. Ford; 3, M. Gillarde. 100 yards handicap race: Heat 1, 1 S. H. Williams, 2 S. Parker, 3 G. A. Richardson; heat 2, 1 J. R. Roberts, 2 C. C. Marston, 3 T. J. Hughes. 120 yards race (open): Hea.t 1, 1 N. Morgan, 2 R T Rawson, 3 J. Jones; heat 2, 1 E. Jones, 2 J. Ll. Jones. High jump: 1, W. Goodwin; 2, Rawson. 100 yards sack race 1, C. C. Mars- ton; 2, S. H. Williams. Long jump: 1, J. R. Roberts; 2, C. C. Marston; 3, G. A. Richard- son. 120 yards race (open): 1, E. Jones; 2, T. S. Jonee. Pick-a-back race: 1, E. Jones and T. G. Jones; 2, J. H. Rowlands and G. Cun- ningham. 100 yards handicap race (under 14): 1, J. Roberts; 2, C. C. Marston. Quarter-mile race handicap (seniors): 1, Howell Roberts; 2, W. Goodwin; 3, E. Jones. Egg and spoon race (girls): 1, G. Jones; 2, M. M. Whitley. Three-legged race (120 yards): 1, C. Jones; 2, T. G. Jones. 200 yards handicap race (under 14): 1, J. R. Roberts; 2, J. H. R berts. 120 y.ards race (hurdle): 1, R. G. Hughes; 2, A. O. Edwards. The committee consisted of the assistant mas- ters, Enirys Jones, J. LI. Jones, W. Goodwin, E. Glynne Hughes, J. R. Roberts and A. T. Morgan. The starter was Major Keene, and the judges were the Rev. Evan Jones, Messrs W. O. Hughes, and J. E. Parry, Dr. Lunt, Mr R. E. Jones, Rev. W. Morgan, Rev. Dickens Lewis, and Messrs J. B. Willoughby, and B. S. G. J. Seargill. Timekeepers, Messrs Parry and Ed- wards. The secretary was Mr B. St. G. J. Scarfill, and he is to be congratulated upon the suooess which attended the sports. The donors of the prizes included the Misses Davies-Cooke, Mr J. W. Summers, Messrs E. J. Riley, Ltd., Mr Willoughby, Mr Alec. Wat- son, Mr B. E. Philips, W. Thompson, B. St. G. J. Scarfill, Mr P. P. Pennant, Mis.1, Ella Douglas, Mr W. B. Yates, Mr J. E. Parry, Mr T. Edwards, Mr C. P. Morgan, Mr T. J. Ro- berts, Sir John Mark, Mr J. Saum, Mr W. Lloyd Parry, Mr R. E. Jones, Mr T. Davies- Cooke, Mr S. Bereeford, Dr. Lunt, Mr H. W. Buddioom, Mr T. W. IdrlS, M.P., M1: S. Jones, Mr Joseph Astbury, Mr Thos. Parry, J.P., Mr T. Prioe, Mr F. Sugg, and Messrs J. Gait and Co.

The University of London has decided to ex- tend the medical course from two and a half years to three years. I

CA TTLE. LIVERPOOL, Monday.—The supply of cattle was about the same as on Monday last, and of tbtvp 11 d lambs somewhat smaller. Beef trade slow and lower, especially for heavy sorts. Only a few prime cattle I realised last week's top quotation. Mutton and lamb a better selling trade. Last week's fall in prices, however, was not recovered. The top quotations only obtainable for small classes of both mutton and lamb. Q,u,,tatiors :-Beef 7d to 5d; mutton 8d to Gd lamb 81d to íd per lb. At market, 704 cattle and 9,579 sheep and lambs WREXHAM, Monday.—There was a good supply of stock at to-day's market, and business was pretty brisk, the clearance being a good one. Eeef made from 6jd to 7;d mutton 7d to Sid lamb 8jd to 9^d veal 7d to 81d pcr ib; and pigs from 8s 6d to lOa per score lbs. BIRMINGHAM. Tuesday.—Cattle scarce, but trade steady. Quotations Best Herefords 7d to 7d; short- borns Gd; bulls and "ows 4!d to 5jd calves 6td to 7Jd wether sheep 7id tc Ed; ewes and rams 5{d to 6 £ d; lambs 9d to 941 1 per lb. Active demand for pigs; bccon pigs 9s 6d, porkets 9s 6d, sews 6s 6d per score. SALFORD. Tuesday.—Fat cattle showed an increase of 110. Trade was slow and dragging for all classes, with prices practically unchanged. Herefords made from 7d to 7{d shorthorns and Welsh heifers G| bulocks 6Jd to 6Jd cows and bulis S|d to 6d per lb. Fat sheep met a slow trade, and prices showed liWe change, light Scotch making 9d, heavy 8d to 8-Jd; light Irish Sd to 8d; heavy 7 Jd to 8d: Welsh lambs 9(1 and otliers 7,d to &I pc-,r lb. Veal calves were a poor show, the best making up to 7fd jjer lb. Cattle and sheep finished fairy well, but lambs slow. Sup- plies Cattle, 1,541; sheep, 14,301. WOOL. BRADFORD. Monday.—The market is exceedingly quiet, and in good wools, both merino and crossbrede, the tendency in London is still against the buyer, English wools are firm, but business is small. Cross- bred 40's are ]d, Merino 60's up to Is lljd. Al- paca is firm. The export yarn trade shows no im- provement, with retail orders of miscellaneous char- acter always for immediate delivery. Piece trade slow. HAY AND STRAW. MANCHESTER. Monday.—Hay old d to 4!d; clover, old, 5^d to 6d; Ftraw, wheat, 2d; ditto oat, 3d to 2Jd per stone of 141bp. BUTTER. CORK, 1Ifonday.-Small supply; good demand firm prices. Firsts, 99s. se; onds 96e. Mild cured: Super- fine 102s, fine mild 99s, choicest boxes 103s. Fresh butter, 101s. MEAT, BUTTER AND EQGS. BANGOR, Friday.—Fresh butter, Is to Is 2d per lb.; fresh eggs, 12 to 14 for Is; beef, 8d to lOd per lb. mutton, 8d to 10d; lamb, lOd to lid veal, 8d to lOd; pork, 7d to 9d; ham, 64 to lOd; bacon, 6d to lOd; fat pigs, 3d to 3d; potatoes (new) 16 lbs. for Is; carrots, Id per lb.; tur- nips, Id per lb.; parsnips, Id per ib.; peas, 8j per quart; cabbages, Id to 3d each; cauliflowers 2d to 4d each; rhubarb, Id per lb.; celery, 3d per stick; lettuce, Id each; leeks, Id each; cu- cumbers, 2d to 6d each; vegetable marrows, 2d to 6d each; grapes (English), Is to 2s 6d per lb.; g-rapes (foreign), 6d to Is; mellons, 6d to 3s each; tomatoes, 4d to 8d per lb.; peaches, 2d to 6d each; plums, 4d to 8d per lb. cherries, 4d to 8d; raspberries, 6d to 8d; gooseberries, 2d to 4d; currants, 4d to 8d; apples, 3d to 6d; pears, 4d to 6d; chickens 5s to 5s 6d per couple; fowls, Is 6d tc Is 9d each; ducklings, 2s 9a to 3s each; rabbits, 6d to 9d each: pigeons, Is 4d per brace; salmon, Is 2d to Is 6d per lb.; sal- mon trout, Is 2d to Is 4d per lb. soles, Is 4d; turbot, Is 2d; brill Is; halibut, 9d; lemon soles, 9d; plaioe, 3d to 6d; whiting 4d to 6d; dabs, 4d; gurnets, 3d, hake, 4d; mackerel, 3d to 6d skate, 4d; cod, 3d to 6d; haddocks, 4d; lobsters Is 2d each; orabs, 3d to 9d each; white bait, 6d per pint; prawns, 13 per lb.; shrimps, 5d pbr pint. LLANGEFNI, Thursday.—Fresh butter, Is per lb.; fresh eggs, 14 for Is; beef, 6d to 8d per lb.; mutton, 7d to 9d; lamb, lOd; veal, 7d to 8d; pork, 6d to 8d; fat pigs, d to 3id; little pigs, 10s to 14s each; ducks. 2s to 2s 3d each; fowls, Is 9d to 2s each; oats, 17.. to 18s per qr.; potatoes (new), Id per lb. CARNARVON, Saturday.—Fresh butter Is per lb; eggs 14 for Is; new potatoes id and Id per lb; ducks 3s to 3s Gd each beef Rid to 9d; mutton d vo 9d; pork 5d to 9d; veal 5d to 9d per Ib bacon pigs 3{d per lb; little pigs 15s to 17s each; lamb 10d to Is per lb. HOLYHEAD, Saturday.—Eggg 12 for le butter 1\1 2d per lb. fowls 6s a pair; new potatoes 2d per lb. tomatoes 3d and 9d per lb. apples 5d per lb.; strawberries 6d per lb. cherries 7d and 8d per lb. beans 3d per lb. porI, Sd per lb. lamb lOd per lb. mutton 8d to lOd; beef, 8d and Is per lb. bacon 7d and Sd per lb. prunes 6d per lb. cabbages Id each; cauliflowers 2d and 4d each; rhubard Id a bunch. PWLLHELI, Wednesday.—Butter lid; eggs 120 for 8s ducklings 4s 6<1 to 5s per muple; chickens 3s 4d to 4s per couple; potatoes 6s per 1301bs. peas lid per lb. beans 101b. for fid wool 7d per lb. young pigs (large supply, but very slow demand), 128 to 15s; fat pigs 31d per ib. beef Sd to Is per lb. (scarce), mutton 7d to lOd per lb. veal 8d to Is per lb. (scarce); pork 6d to 9d per lb. WREXHAM, Thursday.—Butter Is 2d per lb; eggs 12 to 14 for Is; fowls 3s 6d to 4s 6d per couple; ducks 56 per couple.

TALYCAFN MART SALE. Mrssrs Robert and Rogers Jones held their usual sale at the above mart on Monday, and cleared a large number of animals at excellent prices. 1.900 fat crossbred lamhe sold a.t 33s each 268 fat wethers and ewes 24s 34 fat bullocks, heifers, cows, and bulls up to ±16 178 6d 23 calving cows and heifers up to £18 15s, and store bullocks and heifers up to £10 17s 6d; 20 fat calves were cleared at prices up to £ 4 19s.

CBICKET. LORD CHIEF JUSTICE OF IRELAND'S TEAM v. LLANRWST. The 'Llanrwst club members were the guests of the Lord Ohisf Justice of Ireland at Hafodunos on Thurs- day. Sides were ch, en. and an interesting game was witnessed, the result being as follows I LORD CHIEF JUSTICE'S TEAM, A. Carter b D. H. Jones 18 V. Holmes Ibw b Blackwall 15 G. Roberts b Jenkins 3 H. Archer Ibw b Jenkins 14 A. Jones b Blaekwall 0 Ben Hayes run out 7 J. Carter c Jenkins b Blackwall. 3 N. Chance b Jenkins 11 A. Williams not out 9 H. 0. Holmes b Blackwall 0 H. S. Murphy c Jenkins b Blackwall 9 Extras 10 Total 99 LLANRWST. E. L. Anderson st Carter b Hayes 2 H. K. Patterson b Williams 23 E. Owen b Haves 2 J. Jenkins b G. W. Roberts 10 H. E. Black wail c Hayee b Williams 1 Oswald Owen b Williams 8 E. Roberts b Williamf; 1 'L. 0. R. Ashley b Murphy 4 Orton not out SO J. E. Humphreys did not bat D. H. Jones not out.]2 Extraa 9 Total M 102

LLANRWST v. PARSON'S ELEVEN. Mr Parson's Rugby eleven paid its 29th visit to Llanrwst yesterday, and enjoyed a game under ex- ceptionally favourable climatic conditione. The visitors who batte(I first gave a fine exhibition, the veterab, Mr W. H. W. Parsons especially- distinguishing him- self, The hotnesters were without the services of Ashley. Packe, Meyrick-WilPams, and Norman Jones, and lulled to compile sufficient runs to win the ma.tch. During the afternoon the players were regaled to a splendid repast by Mr and Miss Lloyd Roberts, Avondale. The score was as follows:- PARSON'S ELEVEN. W. H. W. Parsons b Blackwall 24 R. S. Everett Ibw b Orton 14 A. W. Smith c Huirhes b Orton 21 F. CIrws b Blackwall 1 W. W. Parsoru c Orton b Blackwall 33 J. 0. Hinglev c Anderson b Blackwall 6 W. S. Mobberlfv b Blackwall 15 E. P. Grimadick b Biackwall 7 H. P. Schoolridge b Blackwall h. 5 O. Harris not out 3 P. Wait b Orton 3 Extras 12 Total 143 LLANRWST. H. K. Patterson b Hingley 4 E. L. Anderson b Smith 14 Orton c Hingley b Smith 0 Rev. A. Lloyd b Hingley 27 J. Jenkin8 b Smith 25 D. G. Elias b Smith 2 H. E. Blackwall Ibw b Hingley 17 B. Hayes b Hingley 1 G. Roberts b Smith 0 L. M. Hughes not out 3 Humphrey Roberts b Hingley 0 Exras 12 Total 105

It is in contemplation to prohibit by law, stated Mr Lloyd George yesterday, the use of hop sub- stitutes in the brewing of beer in the United Kingdom. Owners of dogs in Mount Clair, New Jersev, U.S.A., will in future be fined 4s for each bark uttered by their pets between the hours of nine p.m. and six a.m. About two o'clock on Saturday*afternoon Ed- ward Fletcher, aged 16, residing at Spon Green, Buckley, was admitted to Chester Infirmary suffering from serious injuries to the head. Just after sunrise is said to be the coldest period of the dav, owing to the evaporation of a oold moisture from the earth under tkve sun's first rays. The Admiralty has decided that a squadron of j first-class cruisers shall visit South Africa in the autumn, and the command has been given to Sir Percy Scott.

Late Advertisements. WANTED, USEFUL HELP, where another kept.—Smith, Berlin House, Colwyn Bay. 21945? f* ROCERY and PROVISIONS.—Junior ant; live out.—Apply, E. James, 2, High- street, Conway. 21946p ANTED employment by thorough Business Lady, excellent manager, good plain cook, any capacity, Useful, or Attendant upon invalid, or small familv. -Address, "L. E. "Pioneer" Offices, Colwyn Bay. 21951p GARDENER, head or single-handed, married, G 10 and 3 years' good references,-Davies. Ysguborwen, Machynlleth, Mont. 2l952p V^ANTED. near Rhyl, small detached House, Cottag-e, or Bungalow; must have grounds belonging.M. C. care of Miss Archdeacon, Bodlondeb, Old Colwyn. 21948p ^\T ANTED," GENERAL, for Eocles, MaiT- » chestcr; family three; references required. —Apply, Mrs Hughes, Ivy Bank, Llewellyn-road, Colwyn Bay. 21910p COLWYN BAY, above woods, detached Fur-< nished House; two Entertaining, five Bed- rooms, Bath, etc.; close to Links; bracing air, and commands the most beautiful views in the district.—Apply, "L. C. "Pioneer" Offices, Col- wyn Bay. 21947p YOUNG MAN (Birmingham) seeks situation. Clerical or other capacity; excellent refer- ences.—Address, "L. D. Office of this Journal, Colwyn Bay. 21949p ■ ■

Births, Marriages, and Deaths. BIRTHS. GRANT.—On July 21st, a.t Leicester, the wife of Walter Grant. L.D.S., of a son. .NIEILL.-On the 2Sth inst, at Rhoe-on-Sea, to 1>11 a.nd Mrs Ernest Neill, a sen. ROWLANDS—July 27tli, at 5, Minafon Terrace. Llan- beris, to Mi and Mrs T. W. Rowlands, a son. MARRIAGES. KAGUIRE—POWNALL.—On July 27th, at the Parish Ohurrh, 'Llandrillo-yn-Rhos, W. R. Maguire, third son of the late Hugh Maguire and Mrs Maguire, Wandsworth, Strandtown, Belfast, to Katie R. Pownall, third daughter of Thomas Pcw- nal], Colwyn Bay (late of the firm of Worthing- ton and Pownall, contractors. Manchester). MAGIN—POVAH.—July 27th, at St. David's (Welsh) Church, 'Liverpool, by the RCT. James Davies, M.A., Arthur Edward, second son of the late E. J. Magin, of Ruthin, to Alice, third daughter of the late Jthir Povah. SMITH-PELTZER.-On July 25th, at Llandrillo vn Rhos Church, Colwyn Bay, by the Rev E. Green- sill, of Aecrington, assisted bv the Rev. E. J. Evans, Arthur Whitehiil Smith. of Mill Valley, San Francisco, to Hilda Peltzer, eldest daughter 01 Mrs C. A. Peltzer, Spring Hill House, Accriny- ton. DEATHS. WATSON.—July 27th, at Trearddur Bay, suddenly, aged 11 weeks, Ftaneis William Newall, only son of Francis and Sybil Newall Watson. CONDOLENCE. The relatives of the late Mr Robert Morris, 42. Station Road, Llanrwst, wish to express their thanks to their many frienda for their sympathy in their sad bereavement. I I

FUNERALS BY Established 1SC7. D. Allen & Sons, *c., siMMRud, Colwyn Bay. Telephone 9187 Telegrams: Aliens, Undertakers, Colwyn Bay Telephone 9187 Telegrams: Aliens, Undertakers, Colwyn Bay I I Funerals Completely Furnished by J. DIOXiN & SONS, STATION ROAD, COLWYN BAY TELKPHONB 01T5. Telegrams-I< Dicken," Undertaker, Colwyn Bay. C J Funerals furnished and personally conducted J. £4 MILLS, Penrhyn Road, COLWYN BAY Four doors from the G.P.O. Tel. No. 16y.r.,

Hunting Appointments. Mr David Davies' Otter Hounds will meet Saturday, August let, 6 a.m. Oemmaes Road Station (Weather and water permitting.)

Racing Fixtures. Alexandra Park August 1 Birmingham August 3 Sandown Park August 3 Lighting-up Time. p in- July 30th, Thursday. 8.51 July 31st, Friday 8.49 August 1st, Saturday 8.48 August and, Sunday 8.46 August 3rd, Monday 8.44 August 4th, Tuesday 8.42 August 5th, Wednesday 8.40 August 6th, Thursday 8.49 August 7th, Friday 8.3S August 8th, Saturday 8.35 ■■ ■' » Welsh Coast Tide Tables. COLWYN BAY. July. Morning. Eveuing. 30 Thursday 12 4 12 21 31 Friday „ 12 38 12 64 August. 1 Saturday M 1 10 1 26 2 Sunday I 41 1 68 3 Monday 2 16 2 35 4 Tuesday 2 54 3 14 6 Wednesday 3 38 4 4 LLANDUDNO. July, Morning. Evening. 30 Thursday 12.4 12.22 31 Friday 12.33 12.54 August. 1 Saturday n. 1.10 1.24 2 Sunday 1.41 1.58 3 Monday 2.16 2.35 4 Tuesday 2.54 3.14 5 Wednesday 3.38 4.4 RHYL. July. Morning. Evening. 30 Thursday 12 6 12 26 31 Friday 12 40 12 56 August. 1 Saturday 1 12 1 26 2 Sunday 1 43 2 0 3 Monday 2 18 2 37 4 Tuesday 2 56 3 16 5 Wednesday 3 40 4 6 North Wales Fairs. July 30th.-Llanarman-yn-lal, Llanfyllin. July 31st.-Meilod. Augsut 1st.—Liansantllraid. Glanconway, Flin4 Towjn Meirionydd. August 3rd.—Bryneglwys, Wrexha.m. Tshytty [fan. Llanbrynmair. August 4th.-Bodedern, Ruthin. August 5th.-Llanerchymedd, Lianrwat, Mold. August 6th.—Llangefni, Aberayfi, Oynwyd. August 7th.—Menai Bridge, Llandegla, Holywell, Trawsfvnydd, Llanfair Oaereinion, Machynlleth. August 8th.—G^rn Dolbcnmaen, Dolgelly. BANGOR FAIRS. 1908. The following dates have been fixed for Wtlt fains in Bangor for 1908:— August 8: Saturday, following Mesiai Bridgt fair. September 4: Friday, following Llangeifni fair. WEATHER OBSERVATIONS AT BETTWSY COED. (For the week ending Saturday, July 25th, 1908.) Mean maximum (in shade). 66 Mean minimum (ill shade). 51.1 Highest in shade 69 Lowrst in shade 44 Maximum in the sun 138 Lowest on the grass 43 Bright sunshine (hours) 42.2 Mean amount of cloud (per cent.) 55 Observer: Dr H. W. FOX.

Many of the American visitors in Lond In are conspicuous by their attire. In clothes, at least, some Americans are to some Engiisioren what a cowboy is to a turbaned rajah. —"Out- fitter." Canada's celebrations of the tercentenary of Quebec can-to to a conclusion on Saturday, with a grand banquet, at which the Prince of Wal«a delivered a speech dealing with the progress of Canada. and her relations with the mother coun- try and other parts of the Empire. MILLIONS OF LIMES are ueed every year in the preparation of ROSE'S LIME JUICE. It is entirely free from spirit, purifies the bloo4 and asekte digestion. Superior to iemoML Jar ast on having BOSS'S.—No. 3D.