The Welsh Coast Pioneer and Review for North Cambria

PAROCHIAL RELIEF IN NORTH WAILES. COST OF THE MAINTENANCE OF PAUPERS, The Local Government Board issued yesterday a statement of the amount expended during fihe first half of the parochial year 1908 upon the maintenance of paupers in the workhouses And other institutions not provided by poor-law authorities. These sums a^e exclusive of officers' salaries, rations, etc.. and lunatics in asylums. The amount distributed on out-relief is also given, whether given in money or kind. We give thaA part relating to this immediate dist,rict, and for comparison the totals of the corresponding half cf the years mentioned. Bangor and Beaumaris. Maintenance in e £ 728, uria institutions £55, against a total of £ 812 m 1907, £ 577 in 1900, and £ 480 iu 1895. Out-relief, ,£496. Of this L4601 was given in money, JE212 in kind, and £113 for children boarded out, against £4143, £4625. and £ 5127 respectively, PwLheli. — Maintenance i.n wor-khouse E;266, and institutions E6, against a total of L287 ill 1907. J6288 in 1900, and 1;232 in 1895. Out-reiief, 2760. Of this :£2655 was given in money, E105 in kind. No children boarded out, against a. total of £ 2721, E2708, and JB2766 respectively. Carnarvon.—Maintenance in workhouse £ 890, end institutions F,73, against a total of JB896 in 1907. JE:675 in 1900. and 9591.1n 1895. Out-relief, Lo203. Of this £5884 was given in mc.ney, J3177 in kind, and £ 142 children boarded out,, against a t-otal of 25763, £ 4616, and 1:5430 respectively. Conway.—Maintenance in workhouse t621, and institutions £ 62, against a total of L765 in 1907 4)449 in 1900. and E590 in 1-895. Out-relief, £ 2868. Of th:s £ 2731 was given in money, j3157 in kind, and no children boarded out, against a total of E2W, £ 2157, and £ 1962 respectively. Anglesey.—Maintenance in workhouse J6210 as against a total of £ 221 in 1907, je210 in 1900, and £ 139 in 1895. Out-relief, £2210. Of this £ 2147 was given in money, £ 50 in kind. £ 13 children boarded out, against a total of £ 2224, £2179..and £ 2037 respectively. Holvhead. Maintenance in workhouse £ 428, a,nd institutions £14, against a total of £ 399 in iSOJ. £ 344 m 1300, and £ 359 in 1895. Out-relief, £ 2300. Of this £ 2068 was given in money, £ 221 1D kmd. and Ell children board out, against a total of £ 2402, £ 2412. and JE2717 respect :vfr*y. Gorwen. Maintenance in workhouse ;65GG a,nd institutions £ 11 against a total of L460 in 1907, o^5io'n a £ 328 in 1895. Out-relief, £ 1468. Ot this £ 1414 was given in money, £ 54 lD. ^^con210^1 f€ 11 boarded out, against a total of £ 1529, £ l54o, u,nd £ 1544 respectively. Bala. Maintenance in workhouse £ 194, .a;.ra.!YL?t a total of £ 195 in 1907, 9130 in 1900, and £ 143 in. 1895. Out-raLef, £ 405. Of this £374 was given m money, £ 23 in kind, and 98 children boarded out, against a total of 2444, £ 433 and £528 respectively. D ujgeiley.—Maintenance in workhouse £ 251 &ga:n3t a total of £ 312 in 1907, £ 234 in 1900 and £ 215 in 1895. Out-relief. £ 1811. Of this 21650 was given in money. E151 ia kind. and £10 child- ren boarded our, against a total of £1808, £1691, and £ 1709 respectively. iNowtown.-),Ia Intenanc,(, in workhouse JE343 against a total of £ 337 in 1907, £ 287 in 1900, and £ 364 in 1895. Out-relief, £ —. Of this L2009 was given in money, £ 89 in kind, and £ 8q children boarded out, against a total of £ 2172, £ 2430, and £ 2572 respectively. Ford,en.- Maintenance in workhouse E468, and institutions £ 4, against a total of E449 in 1907, £ 350 in 1900, and £ 463 in 1895. Out- relief. £602. Of this 9583 was given in money, C13 in kind, and jE6 children boarded out, against £ 565, £ 562, and £ 471 respectively. Llanfyllin.—Maintenance in workhouse]! £ 291, and institutions £3. against a total of 2321 in 1907, J6289 in 1900, and JB250 in 1895. Out- relief, £1476. Of this JB1505 was given in money, jB57 in kind, and 2134 ohildren boarded out, against a total of £1422, £1251, and ;1753 re- spectively. Machynlleth.—Maintenance in workhou.c; £175 j against £1i4_1D 1907, JB181 in 1900, and JE;180 in 1895. Out-relief, C1313. Of this £1279 was given ia aaoaey, Lm in kiod, and no children

MILLINERY. BROADWAY" NICHOLLS ARE NOW MAKING A SMART SHOW OF Summer Millinery, FLOWERS, etc. LATEST STYLES AT MODERATE PRICES. Marlborough House, Conway Road, COLWYN BAY.

SIMPLE AND BECOMING BLOUSE FOE A MATRON. MATRON. The subiect we have to consider is a parti- cularly pretty and becoming bloufie, quite an ideal garment for the older woman- whose figure is built on matroril-y lines. But before diecusrasr the model in our sketch I should like to eav two or three won1> on the subject of clothes for the stout, and particularly for the stout middle aged woman. So many ml8- Simple and Becoming: Blouse of Crepo De Chine and Guipure Suitable for a Matron's Wear. takon ideas on this subject are believed in and adopted that one is constantly confronted with really hideously unbecoming1 garments which are so tight, so. much trimmed, and so hard in effect that they eflnphasiee every weak point and conceal every good one. First of all, materials for the stout woman's wear should be fairly soft and nipple in weave; stiff silks and brocades which add greatly to the apparent bulk are not the happiest things to choose, but crepe de chine of thick weave, silk cashmere, soft taffetas of rather dull surface, and various makes of soft woollen and silk good, are all excellent. The pretty model pictured in our sketch is car- ried cut in a rather thick crepe de chine of a deep. soft, reddish-purple tone. Down the front of the bed ce runs a long V-thaped vest of hand- some ivory guipure, the straight edge-lines be- ing cleverly broken by small projecting tabs on the bust, which greatly reduce the apparent size of the figure. The bod'ee has a eort of drapery over the shoulders which conceals the over. development of the iigure. A band of rather narrow silk fringe finishes the outer edge of the drapery, whilst midway between the neck and sleeve a band of ivory guipure motifs ie inset, thus introducing a valuable and mcst becoming line on either side. Simple and not over full sleeves which are slightly draped round the arm below the elbow complete this becoming blouse, which should be worn with a skirt of exactly the same shade. This design will require three vards of double-width material for its realisation. A NEW MILLINERY TRIMMING, It seems as though there is to be no end to the insenuitv of the fashionable milliner in turning every imaginable flower to service as a. millnery asset. The latest dea is to utilize the white fox- glove as a trimming for country hats of pure white straw. The white foxglove has been imi- tated with marvellous accuracy by the manufac- turer. the flowers being made of white silk, and the small green calyx and pinkish stalk being an absolute reproduction of nature- The handsome foliage of the foxglove is also copied with won- derful success, and looks remarkably well against the white background. Quite the most success- ful method of employi.ng these foxgloves is to en- circle the crown with a swathing of white muslin and to knot the end on one side, the stalks of the flowers being thrust with apparent careless- ness through one of the Icope of the knot. SUMMER FASHION HINTS. Linen coata and skirts in white and ivory are being worn more than ever this summer. Most o of the coats are daintly trimmed with "frogs" of linen thread passementerie, with tags and tassels of the same. It is quite a new idea to trim white linen gowns with pipings in some vivid colour a brilliant orange is an especially favourite shade for this purpose. 14 Linen sunshades are made to wear with linen gowns, and are lined with brilliant colours generally echoing the tint of the piping of the gown or the trimming of the hat. I When white is not used it is very smart just now to wear very vivid colours for evening dresses Electric blue and cyclamen red are being much seen. I I < -i A SMART HOLIDAY COSTUME. :i. > As far as garments for town wear are oon- oernod, faehkm is practically at a standstill, all the energies of milliner, dressmaker, and tailor being concentrated upon modes for the holiday season now eo close at hand. For holidays at fashionable Continental watering-places, sinart oouturieres are showing chiefly lingerie vo.he, shantung, or similar summary gowns, or very dressy and elaborate costumes. Dut for our English holiday resorts a plainer and more practical stylo of attire is better suited, even if the garment be intended for rather dressy wear: chiffons and delicate muslins aro not the best thing for the seaside, they so rapidly degenerate into limp and me-sy rags. The smart and becoming little costume pio- tured in our illustration is quite an ideal affair for "best" holiday wear, for it ia dressy, ele- gant in style, and yet quite simple in design. The material in which it is realised is a very thin fine cloth of the glesiest surface and lightest weight, in colour a beautiful tone of rather dark blue. Heavy silk filet not of coarse 1 mesh and of exactly the same shade as the cloth ia used for the modish little slack-fitting ooat wheh has juct the merest suggestion of a ahort-waisted effect at tihe back. The front aji-d bottom of the ooat are edged by a wide band of the cloth, the f-rontis being adorned by big- embroidered buttons finished with the hea.vy loops of rolled cloth. On either shoulder oomes a sort of epaulette of the cloth, adorned like the fronts, by embroidered buttons end loops. This epaulette, whilst Adding greatly to the effect of the coat, really form an admir- able expedient for conoealing the rather ugly Beam in the net necessitated by the setting in of the sleeve. The sleeve itself is quite plain, of verv moderate aize, and is finished at the three-quarter length by plain cuffs of th. cloth, ornamented by looped buttons. Inside the ecat is one of the fashionable draped sash waj^tooats, in this case of dull soft satin in a lovely and unusual shade of vieux rose, a colour which I contrasts admirably with the particular shade of blue in the costume. Too skirt is plain, very long, and of ample width at the bottom,

THE COTTAGE BONNET. The cottage bonnet, which has only rwentiy made a definitive appearance, ia taking the Lt n- don world by storm. It ss at its bet. in my opinion, when constructed wich •» vie^ to motor or driving wear, for thero is a certain uuamtness about the simple bonnet which is quite wanting in the more elaborate creati-ins. For rit;,tci,ng the bonnet is generally nade of very soft straw in mole-oolour, grey, brown, or green, and is trimmed simply with a twist of ribbon finished with a rosette on either side, and long strings which tie the bonnet firmly on to the head. CHARMING DRESS DESIGNS FOR LITTLE GIRLS. The subject wo have to consider this week is the important question of frocks for the smaller members of the family. Now, however little dressmaking she may do for herself, the mother of small girls is well advisdfcl to make all their little frocks at home; the economy thus affected is so very considerable, the clothes wear so much longer than the ready-made garments, and the effect is so very much better. The making of these children's dresses is by no means a difficult matter if a good pattern be purchased and the directions carefully followed, whilst a finished professional appearance may be given by really good pressing with a hot iron, an important matter very often neglected by amateurs. A CHARMING LITTLE DRESS. Another model is charmingly quaint and child- like in effect, and is ridiculously easy to make. Over each shoulder come three wide tucks, which are released a little below the level of the arm- hole and allowed to hang loosely to the bottom of the frock. At the neck the frock is cut out a little, and is finished by a narrow round binding, on to which what small amount of fulness exists is gathered. The sleeevs are merely short capes ornamented with a line of machine-stitching. Beneath is worn a simnle little white blouse. TAN GLOVES IN FASHION.. After a long course of grey, white, biscuit, or mole-coloured gloves, it is quite a. refreshing chance to find that tan-coloured gloves have be- oome quite the most fashionable form of hand- oovering during the last two or three weeks. For some time the moat exclusive elegantes of both London and Paris have bestowed a considerable amount of favour ulron the tan gant, especially as an adjunct to the white toilette, and .now the fashionable world in general has decided that tan is auite the most desirable fchade for sum- mer gloves. These tan gloves are obtainable in half-a-dozen different shados. and in a. larger .number of different makes, from the plain, ctout driving-glove for oountry wear to a delicate affair of the softest, finest suede, a suitable ac- oompanimeait to a doJinty afternoon frock of white lawn or muslin. These ta.n gloves are generally allied with tan isihoes and stockings, a tan hat, and, possibly &3 a final toucih, a tan parasol- With aji otherwise white toilette these tan adjuncts are wonderully smart and effective, and are quite the latest thing in the smart world. USEFUL AND PRETTY. The frock illustrated in our sketch is a useful dress for regular hard wear, and is suitable for a girl of from five to eleven or twelve years. Carried out in linen, holland, gingham, or pique, this littlo frock would serve excellently for summer holiday wear, or realised in some firm woollen material, such as serge or cashmere, would make a splendid sohool-room or nursery frock for the coming autumn and winter. The upper part of the frock consists of a prettily shaped yoke which is edged all round with a couple of lines of machine-stitching, and is finished at the top by a little detachable turn- down collar of embroidered linen. On to this yoke the fulness of the frock is set in broad pleats, a centre box-pleat flanked on either side by wide tucks, and is held in at the waist by a stitched band of the material. The little skirt is very full indeed, and is set into the waistband, in a succession of wide pleats. Simple three- quarter sleeves, terminating in small stitched I cuffs, complete this pretty model, for which 32 yards of 36-inch material will be required. V/ Useful Dress for a little Girl of from Five to Twelve Years, Suitable for Realisation in either Woollen or Washing Materials.

DENBIGHSHIRE & FLINT. I SHIRE AGRICULTURAL • SHOW. The entries for this show, whioh is to be held at Rhyl on Thursday, finally cjkso on August 4th, and it is important that "intending competi- tors should at onoe forward their entries to Mr Thomas Wekby, secreta.ry, Rhyl. All things in- dicate that the show will be a brilliant success. The local oommittee are working very hard, a.nd the previous record for Rhyl is likely to be beaten. It is one of the finest exhibitions in North W ales, and the enthusiasm which the members are nutting: into their work augurs well for a splendid day.

The Rev. Richard Richardson Jones, roctor of Rhydycroesan, near Oswestry, died on Saturday at the age of 75. Mr Jones was ordained in 1863 by the Bishop of St. Asaph, and after being curate of Llanyblodwel for eleven years was for five years vicar of Pont Dolanog. On the death in 1879 of the Rev. R. Williams, author of ''Eminent Welshmen," he was pre- sented to Rhydycroesan. His son, Dr. Richard- son Jones, is in practice at Abergele. Every day you hear the lament, "Ah, I am growing old. Why should there be a note of regret ? An old man—a philosopher in his way -said- to mo the other day. "I should not care to be young again_; it waft too tiring/— "Figaro," Park*

CARNARVONSHIRE EDUCATION COMMITTEE. PROPOSED NEW SCHOOL AT GLANWYDDEN. At this week's meeting of the Carnarvonshire Education Committee the following matters were dealt with LLANFAIRFECHAN NEW SCHOOL. The sanction of the Local Government Board to loans for JB5695 for buildings, repayable in 30 years; L200 for furniture, repayable in ten years; and £ 450 for site, repayable in 60 years, in respect of the new Council School at Llanfair- fechan was received. LLANDUDNO SCHOOLS. A letter was read from the Board of Education. intimating that the Craigydon Council School is now recognised as providing accommodation for 127 mixed and 120 infant scholars. It was reported that a plan had now been for- warded to the Board of Education, with a view to the certified accommodation of the Lloyd- street Council School, being revised. It was resolved that the agreement for the purchase of the land at the back of this school from Lord Mostvn be completed. PROPOSED NEW SCHOOL AT GLAN- WYDDEN. A letter was read from the Board of Education returning ^lans of the new school proposed to be erected at Glanwydden, to accommodate 150 mixed and 100 infant scholars, in which it was pointed out that the number proposed to be pro- vided largely exceeded the existing accommoda- tion at Glanwydden, and therefore amounted to the provision of a new school under Section 8 of the Education Act, 1908. They added that if the Local Education Authority proposed to ad- here to the scheme, it would be necessary to issue a notice for the provision of a new school under Section 8. They also enquired as to the necessity for providing a dining hall 40 feet by 21 feet, as it seemed unnecessarily large for the size of the school. The Secretary reported that he had already issued a notice under Section 8 of the Education Act, in order to save time, and his action in this regard was confirmed. With regard to the accommodation proposed to be provided, it was resolved to adhere to the proposal to accommodate 150 mixed and 100 in- fant scholars, inasmuch as the district for which the school was to be provided was a largely grow- ing one, more especially so in view of the fact that a tramway service now runs through the district, connecting Llandudno and Colwyn Bay. It was also decided to adhere to the proposal to propvide a dining hall in order to use it for a cookery class, etc. BETTWSYCOED SCHOOL ACCOMMODA- TION. A letter was read from the Board of Education enquiring whether any decision bad yet been arrived at with regard to the provision of addi- tional accommodation for this district, and it was resolved to reply that the committee had not yet been able to arrive at any definite conclusion in the matter. GYFFIN NATIONAL SCHOOL. A communication was read from the Board of Education enquiring whether this authority had now come to a decision as to the proposed pro- vision of additional school accommodation for the district of Gyffin. The Secretary reported that the committee had L been, awaiting ft ggmmuaicatioa from the parishioners for some time as the result of a rate- payers' moeting, which they had undertaken to convene. It was resolved that the matter be referred to the Special Enquiry Committee appointed to visit the non-provided schools. PENMACHNO NEW COUNCIL SCHOOL. The Local Government Board wrote with re- gard to the application for sanction to borrow the sum of JE1750 in respect of the provision of this school, and enclosing an extract from a letter received from the Rev. Benjamin Jones raising objections to the site. The Board desired to be furnished with the facts in connection with the purchase of the site, and with any other observations, which the committee desired to make in connection with Mr Jones' letter, and the matter generally. The Secretary was instructed to enquire fully into the matter, and for that purpose to visit Penmachno in company with the medical officer of health and the sanitary inspector of the Geir- ionydd Rural District Council. SCHOOL ATTENDANCE. According to the report of the Attendance Com- mittee, Conway was sixth on the list of ten in respect of school attendance in the county during the quarter ended April 25th. APPOINTMENTS. The following appointments were confirmed Miss Elizabeth Bartley (transferred from CIun- adda) to Caersalem, Llanfairfechan;, Mr David Jones, to Lloyd-street (Boys), Llandudno; Miss Clara Hughes (transferred from Penmaenmawr), to Llanfairfechan (Girls); Mr J. D. Price Joues, to Llanfairfechan; and Miss Joyce G. Merryman, to Llandudno (Mixed). APPOINTMENT OF HEAD TEACHERS. The following teachers were invited to appear before the committee in connection with the vacant headshil)s:- Roewen: Messrs D. A. Hughes, Penmachno; T. W. Jones, Maenan; Owen Trevor Jones, Ruabon. Llangybi: Messrs Llewelyn Parrv, Penfforddelen; Evan E. Davies, Llandudno; v, Miss Millie Davies, county supply teacher. Tyd- weiliog: Messrs Jeremiah Jones, Bethesda; Tho- mas H. Jones, Bronyfoel; R. G Williams. Car- narvon. Pentreuchaf: Miss Mary Jones, Nant- mor; Miss Gaynor P. Jones, Nantgwynant. Golan: Mr William Davies, Cwmstradllyn. Pen- nant: Miss Hannah Williams, Bethesda; Miss Annie P. Jones, Llangollen.

THE VALE OF CONWAY AND DISTRICT FANCIERS' ASSOCIATION. A general meeting in connection with the above -Association will be held at the Station Hotel. Llandudno Junction, on the evening of the 13th prox., for the purpose of considering various important matters connected with the Association, and to see what can be arranged to further the interests of the fanciers and the wel- fare of the members during1 the ooming winter. It ia hoped that all members and fanciers whose sympathies are. witih the Association will en- deavour to attend.

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ST. ASAPH (Denbigh) RURAL DISTRICT CO-UNCIL. PROPOSED WATER SUPPLY FOR RHYDYFOEL. THE ABERGELE FOOTPATH DISPUTE. The monthly meeting of this Council was held on Friday, Mr Wm. Jones presiding. There was some difficulty at the outset in getting a quorum, there being but four other members present, namely, the Rev. 0. F. Roberts, Messrs John Roberts, R. Davies, and Thomas Salsbury. As some important documents had to be passed that day, a messenger was sent for Mr Owen Bees, Oefn, who duly arrived, making up the auorum. THE BRIDGING OF THE GELL, BETTWS. The Highway Surveyor referred to the question of the bridging of the River Gell at Bettwa-yn-Ithos, and said that he had suggested putting a paved crossing with the old material frum a building, which had been demolished, but the farmers of the dis- trict insisted upon having a bridge. The Clerk said the cost of the bridge was estimated at jeas. Mr Davies remarked that everyone considered that a bridge would be more satisfactory, and as the water was now low the work could be easily carried out. The Clerk suggested that the Parish Council should make a strong representation ou the matter if they wished the work done. Mr Davies said he did not know whether they wanted a stronger letter than the Parish Council had already sent. Some people considered that they had sent too strong a letter. Mr John Roberts said he was sure the carting would be done by local farmers, and one outside the district had offered to give a coupie of days. It was decided to refer the matter to tho Parish Council of Bettws in order to ascertain what carting would be done free of cost. PROPOSED WATER SUPPLY FOR RHYD- YFOEL. The Clerk said he had received a letter from the Rev. D. Darley-Davies. enclosing copy of a resolution and a petition signed by householders, asking for a water supply for the district of Rhydyfoel, Llanddulas. The Rev. O. F. Roberts replied that there were five houses that would be affected in Abergele parish, 7! in Llanddulas, and 32-i in Bettws (laughter). There was one house divided between two parishes. Mr John Roberts: Well, it is certain you cannot compel the Parish of Abergele to provide a water sup- ply for five houses. The Clerk explained that as a portion of the dis- trict was within the area supplied with water by the Rhyl Council it would be necessary to give that authority notice that a water supply was required, and if they refused to provide a supply then the Council could deal with the matter, out not Uher- wise. The Rhyl Council would require a guarantee of 10 per cent. on their outlay, and he did not sup- pose that would be forthcoming. Mr Roberts suggested that Bettws should provide a water supply, but 'ie was sure that Abergele would not do it. Mr Davies said they would take the water if Aber- gele undertook the work (laughter). The Rev. C. F. Roberts said he was sure other houses would take a supply if one was provided. No doubt a supply was badly needed. Mr John Roberts said that not long ago the very people who wanted a water supply now opposed one. The Rev. C. F. Roberts said he understood that last time there was a misapprehension regarding the matter. People were told that it would cost them 258 per house, and that the water would be supplied from the river, which no one would agree to. Mr Davies said be would like the people to have a' proper water sypply, but he would not compel them to take it. Mr John Roberts suggested that the Parish Council of Bettwa should take up the matter. They could depend on it that the Parish Oouncil of Abergele would have nothing to do with it, and they could not compel the ratepayers to pay for water for fire houses. The Oleek said the Local Government Board would

A- I Hiehard Jones and Go.'s GREAT FURNISHING AND DRAPERY. BEDROM SUITES SUMMER FROM DRESSES Six Guineas. AT DINING ROOM Clearing Prices. SUITES SEE OUR I AT 1/1121 BLOUSES. Reduced Prices. SUM MER BEDSTEADS MILLINERY AT AT Sale Prices, Half Price. THE BEST SALE THE BEST SALE YOU CAN VISIT. YOU CAN VISIT. ..SALE. Ir-146, # Richard Jones & Co., OHESTE R.

RHOS DEANERY: G.F.S. FESTIVAL. The members of the Girls' Friendly Society in the Rhos Deanery had their annual festival all Rhyl to-day week, when about 70 girls and a large number of associates from the parishes of Absrgeki, Bettws, C-olwyn Bay, Colwyn, Llanddulas, and St. George met at St. Thomas's Church for service. Through the kindness of the Viear, the organist and several members of the cho-ir were present, and greatly helped in making the service a bright and ihcarty one. Prayers were read by the Rev. Evan Evans, and the Lesson by Canon Fletcher, who also gave a very earnest and helpful address, tak- ing for his text 2 Corinthians vi., 17 and 18. The offertory, amounting to :£1 10s 9d, was for the Diocesan Sick Fund. After servi-oe all adjourned to the Church House for tea, after which the earth and bonuses were distributed by Mrs Fletcher, Marchwiel, to the following members —■ Married Cards—Abergele: Elizabeth Jones, 11 years a member; Kate Evans, 14 years a member; Catherine Evans, 11 years a member. Colwyn: Maggie E. Jones, 10, years a member; Louisa, Edwards, 1 year a member. Seven years' faithful membership cards-Bot- tws Elizabeth Holland. Abergele: Mary Jane Davies, Bessie Davies, Maud Powell. Colwyn Bay: Alice Battersby, Old Colwyn: Margaret Anne Davies. Seven years' faithful service cards—Abergele: Gladys Rowlands, M. E. Williams. Four years' faithful service—Old Colwyn: Lizzie Hughes. Colwyn Bay: Franoes Parry. Two years' faithfuL-service—Old Colwyn: Eli- zabeth Anne Owen, Phoebe Jones, Grace Jones. Bonus on savings—Abergele: M. J. Davies, G. Gerrard. Towyn: M. A. Smith. Colwyn: M. A. Davies, Lizzie Hughes. The Rev. C. L. Roberts, Llanddulas proposed a hearty vote of thanks to Canon and Mrs Fletcher for their presence and help, and the Vicar of Rhyl for the use of the church and Church House. This was seconded by the Rev, U. Richards, Old Colwyn, who added also the name of Mrs Arrowsmith, the branch secretary, who had so successfully made all the Arrange- ments. A bookstall was held by Mrs Richards, the literature associate. The members after- wards enjoyed tho varied amusements of Rhyl, and it was generally agreed that another pleasant festival could be added to those held in former years.

Sir Gorell Barnes in the Divorce Court on Monday made absolute 66 decrees nisi of di- I vorce granted by the Court. This is quite an unusual number of decrees to make absolute at one time* J

Sfc PHOTOGRAPHIC NOTES. (BY VERONICA.) THE NEED FOR EXTRA LENSES; CASE r. Just at this holiday time, many of my readers muat be having trouble because their new cameras (I am thinking of the many beginners of the season) will not take in" some of the things they want. After the first glorious snap-shooting, when it La a joy to see anything come up on the negative, they begin So try to deal with definite subjects, and soon find limitations. They want to photograph a house; but from the furthest point that gives a clear view, their camera only includes a part. Perhaps, by getting back as far as possible, they can just include the door-step, and almost get the tops of the bed-room windows. In such a case a wide-angle lens is needed. This, with the same camera and plate, and from the same position, will take in the whole house, showing the roof, and also including some part of the carriage drive or garden in front of the door. CASE 2. Often, the photographer wishes to make a view of some object-a pier head, a coast line, or a scene of distant mountains--which is interesting and im- pressive to the eye, but which shows on the ground glass of the camera so small as to be insignificant. If one can move much nearer to the object, well; but if not, a narrow-angle lens is needed. This, with the same camera, and from the same position, will give a view of the central portion of the scene, on Ii much larger scale: AN IDEAL OUTFIT OF LENSES. These cases are only typical. Hundreds of umilar ones will occur to every photographer who attempts to use his camera seriously. He who has plenty of money will invest in lenses of narrower and of wider angle than that with which he starts, and for best possible work, under all ordinary conditions, each camera should have about five lenses, each of which should be as perfect an instrument as the optician's skill can produce. Their focal lengths should be about: 1, The width of the plate; 2, The length of the plate; 3, The diagonal of the plate; 4, One and a-half times the diagonal; and 5, Twice to two-and-a- half times the diagonal. Thus, for a quarter-piate camera, 4tin. by 3jin. the lenses would be 3-iin., 41in., 5 £ in., 7Jin.. and llin. to 12|in, while for half-plate (6jin. by 4-Jin.), they would be 4jin., GJiu., 8in., 12in., and ICin. to 20in. EXTRA LENSES: CHEAP. The photographer who is not blessed with wealth cannot afford whole batteries of lenses, and fortunately very fair substitutes, perfectly good for all ordinary every-day work, are obtainable at very low prices, in the shape of what are known as supplementary lenses; or sometimes as magnifiers. These are supplied by any dealer, in neat casket boxes, each containing four, five, or six, of different focal lengths and costing five or six shillings for the casket. Each supplemen- tary lens is mounted in a bayonet jointed jacket that enables it to be fitted to a number of different sizea of principal lenses, by bending the bayonet clips, and slipping it inside or outside the lens" hood. Still cheaper supplementary lenses may be obtained by buying "spectacle" lenses of various focal lengths, which can be obtained from retail opticians for from fourpence to cightpence each, and can be mounted in cardboard or paper rings. Any dealer will show you how the supplementary; lenses are used. EXTRA LENSES FOR NOTHING. Most photographers are already supplied with extra lenses. In many asei they carry theim for years without knowing of their existence. These are the separate components of the lenses supplied with their camera. While many of the cheaper cameras have "single" lenses that cannot be separated, and while some of the most perfect and expensive of the multi. ple lenses are aJso incapable of being; divided for use, most of the lense.i now sold are "doublets of some kind, which can be divided into two components, each useful sep- arately. Generally, the "front combination" and the- "back combination" can each be used, and will form a singlo lens of twice the focal length of the complete lens. Sometimes, with certain modern anaatigmats, the separate sections are of different focal lengths from each other, so that each complete lens gives three different foci or three different scales of picture, by suitable adjustment. If you are quite a beginner, ask your dealer, or an experienced friend, whether your lens is separate, and, if so, how to use it. CAMERA EXTENSIONS. Every camera for general work must be of a folding pattern, not a rigid box. This allows of focussing with different lenses. Of course, it has it limits, and many compact folding cameras extend verv little be- yond the equivalent focus of the lens for which they are intended. Such limitation is a great drawback, as it prohibits one from doing a lot of extra work. such as copying pictures, taking large size portrait heads, etc., which would be possible with the same lens it a longer extension of the camera was provided.

THE PHOTOGRAPHIC MONTHLY. Price 3d., Post Free, 4Jd, See the August issue. Three Illustrated Articles of special interest are Photographing, Paintings & Drawings. By Donald Cameron-Swan, F.R.P.S, F.S.A., "cot. Photographic Advertisement Designs, By A. F. Hirschfeld, Supplementary Spectacle Lense By W. Hayes. DAWBARN & WARD, L 6, Farringdon Avenue, London, .E. ■ -.JI Dr. J. Ilill Abram, M.B., F.R.C.P., physician to the Liverpool Royal Infirmary and lectureJi in the Medical School, has been appointed ta the important post of Pro,fessor of 'J.herr.po.tvic# in the University of Liverpool. =- — LWKen Replying to Advertu n meats, please mention g "THE PIONEER." j "THE PIONEER." j

boarded out, against a total of 91382, X1252, and B1325 respectively. Wrexham.—Maintenance in workhouse E2800, and institutions £ 9-5, against a roal of JS2628 in 1907, P41636 in 1900, and 1;1403 in 1895. Out- relief, £ 4697. Of this JE4313 was given in money, E114 in kind, and j3270 children boarded out, against a total of L4359, £ 3265, and J52585 respectively. St. Asaph.—Maintenance in workhouse £ 732, and institutions J315, against a total of 9684 in 1907, £ 572 in 1900, and J6455 in 1895. Out-re- iief, £1333. Of this JB1224 was given in money, £ 192 in kind, and no children boarded out, against £ 3399, £ 2875, and £ 3068 respectively. Llanrwst.—Maintenance in workhouse, JB178, and institutions £ 30, against a. total of J6222 in 1907, E130 in 1900, and C141 in 1895. Out-re- lief, 21333. Of this E1224 was g iven in money, B89 in kind. and E20 children boarded out, against 11 total of £ 1350, £10.56, and £ 1160 re- spectively. Ruthin.— Maintenance in workhouse JB535 against JS505 in 1907, JB474 in 1900, and E403 in 1895. Out-relief, £ 1243. Of this B1190 was given in money, JE55 in kind,' and no children boarded out, against a total of £1193, £ 1328, and L1249 respectively. liolywc-II.-N-laint,onance in workhouse, E1171, institutions £36, against a total of £ 1038 in 1907, E990 in 1900, and C764 in 1895. Out-re- lief, £4405. Of this £ 3934 was given in money, £ 417 in kid, and L54 for children boarded cut against a total of £ 4378, £ 4878, and C5075 re- spectively. Festinio-S,M-aintenanc, in workhouse B583 and institutions £ 17, against a total of E521 in 1907, jE412 in 1900. and E615 in 1895. Out-ro- lief, £ 3512; Of this £ 3281 was given in money, £ 120 in kind, and £ 111 children boarded out, against a total of £3285, L3162, and L3455 re- spectively.

insist upon a proper water supply being provided, aud white Parish Councils were asked their opinion on such matters they had really no power to oppose. It was decided to write to the Rhyl Council on the subject, and when their reply had been received to consult an expert if a separate supply had to be arranged for. SANITATION AT BETTWS. Reference was made to the recent visit of the Local Government Board Inspector to Bettws, and it was stated that owners of property were ready to do what was required as to sanitation and water supplies. THE ABERGELE FOOTPATH DISPUTE: MR MILLWARD'S CLAIM. Following the recent footpath dispute at Abergele, a letter was read from Mr F. J. Gamlin s(li,-itor, RIJyl. in reference to Mr Mill ward's claim of £ 3" 17s 5d in respect of services rendered in connection with the dispute. Mr Gan-ilin also returi *d the cijoqut for JB10 which the Council had tended in settle- ment, and stated that unless the full amount was paid in two days after the meeting .c!al proceed- ings would be taken to recover the amount. The Rev. 0. F Roberts asked what was the position of the Council in the matter. The Olerk rephed tnat Mr Miliward, as Clerk to the Abergele Parish Council, made a represents;ion to that Council tha certain roads and footpaths in the Abergelo Parish were being obstructed, ard, acting upon the advice of the District C-ounp.il, took steps to have the grievance remedied. Mr V.ilward had supplied a lot of information, and wa" a!so asked to go to London to assist the Council in e matter. The result of their action was that the I obstructions were removed, and the roads weve now open to the public. The sum of X13 i7s frd had been out-of-pocket efpenses, but the District Council pointed out that the Parish Council should bear a portion of the expense. The £10 was sent to settle the matter, but Mr Millward declined that sum, and had made out a bill for X24 for work done. The Rev. 0. F. Roberts: Does not that vitiate Mr Millward's claim, the sending in of jfcwo bills? The Olerk: Mr Miliward had stated in his letter that he expected to be recognised by this Council for the services he had rendered. Mr John Roberts: There was only Mr Salusbury and myself who voted for paying the 913. A desultory conversation then ensued, and in the end Mr John Roberts proposed, and it was agreed to, that Mr Gamlin and Mr Millward be informed that as there was a very small attendance that day that the matter would be deferred until the next meeting. LLANFAIR WATER AND SEWERAGE WORKS. The Council executed a deed of mortgage to the Public Works Loan Commissioners for a loan of XI,998 for these works, the Clfirk stating that so far the money necessary had been used out of the general account. A certificate was also received from Mr Farrington, the Engineer, for an instalment of 9200 due to the contractors. A report was to hand that everything was proceeding satisfactorily. The Clerk said that the sum of XGDO had already been paid, and the total now passed was 2800. Mr Farrington asked for R40 of his commission, and he (the Clerk) had to point out that, although the en- gineer had been working for some three or four years he had not as yet received anything. It was decided to pay the JE40 as requested. THE BRIDGE OVER THE RIVER ASA. The tender of Mr James Price, of Henllan, for X143 12s 6d, for the proposed bridge over the River Asa was accepted, subject to the Oouncil being sup- plied with a list of the quantities. CONGRATULATING THE CLERK. The Rev. O. F. Roberta referred to the recent marriage of Mr Chas. Grimsley (Clerk), and congratu- lated him. Other members joined in the good wishes, and Mr Grimsley suitably responded.