The Welsh Coast Pioneer and Review for North Cambria

COLWYN BAY VISITORS. FV.'LLY CROCK AX HOTEL. Mr and Mrs J. S. Lift h-w >od, residents. Mi Wright, Loin.lun, Misses CUauncey (3), New York. Mr and Mis W. Forsyth, and chauffeur, Oldham. H. :lban, 1>1" Miss Peal's ,;i, I..ünùon. Mrs Dmiel Th-imps-m, London. Mrs Oke'l, Miss Prime, do. Mrs- Oonjrreve and maid, Torquay. JVlis HC1:g,'r, Kuutsfc,rd.. Mr and Airs J. Gibbons and maid, Liverpool. Miss (iilil)iins, do. Mrx Hfidjfkinson, Marple. 11 l igkin-i.i), Jo., Liverpool. ).i • Humphries, Kidderminster. Miss liippisliy and maid, Strathpeffer J, Halliday, ESII., Manchester. Mrs Hcilwrtson, Manchester. Mrs an, Master IJrundy, Arnside. ]{. I'am"r, Es,¡., Kssex. .M,. awl Mrs E. E. ReefJ, Loudon Kev. J. H. LHxmore, Bakew>'ll. .J. 1!. Whifaker, Esq., D rbv. Miss It \'oS, The Wight. n" Mr Justice Gibson, Dublin. Mi- and Misses Uib:on, do. Mr and Mrs T. Barclay, BroIMgrove. MIs. Barday, do. Colonel Hank'ti, West I\irb\ Major and Mrs Head, Birr. CuLWYX rAY HOTEL. W. Whiie:IP:}J, Es j., Manchester. T. Howe. Esq, Ma'leh"sl,,1' .T. Esq., .\t;.I1"'lles¡e. J. M. Bowker. E q., Manchester. fl C Wailwork, E h Manchester. MlS Moore, Ci-ovd-m. The Hight H >11. Lord Addington, Bucks. 'lb; Lady Addinjrton and Maid, do. The Hen. Ruth Hubbard, dj. Mr- Mills, Iludderôll,-ld. J. Hordeen, Estj., do. A L Tinker, Estj., do. )Irs Tinker, do t" j 1 Cjirr, Esq., dl. < li-Can', ESII., d'). Lady Bir:g and Maid, J^ondon. A. II. Pownall, Esq., Chorlton-ciim-IIardy. Miss [11 t"'1\ r, d". Mi, s l1u1JiI,II, UI). Miss- flay, do. !s- BmdÙ,huught, EStJ., da Mrs Bruekthougln, do. t'ol. W F Wilson, Dublin. —Muryatroyd, Esq., Cliapel-eii-le Frith. O. E. Lake, Esq., Stockiort. Mrs Lake, d I I>r. Barker Bale, do. Mrs Bale, (to. Hon. It. H. nihup, Newfoundland HOII. Mrs Bishop, do. Miss Bihop, do Master Bishop, d ». M. MacDermot. E8q., Iio'.ind. Mrs du. Miss S. MaeDermot, do. :HI". W. Scholers, Runcorn. 1 M 1' Dicken, London. Mr«, and Miss <:rimh5', Sf. Asaph. Miss Ur\¡nl:1)\, do. Mr E. W. Williams, London. A. Asj)"!l, Esip, Filey Mrs Aspeli, do. S. Ward, Esq., di. F. Ward, Eôq. tIll. Miss Hayton, London. Miss M. Ilakei; Rev. F. E. Thomas-, Choi It on-eum-Hardy. J,1j.s Calvert, Chester. R: v. Father P. B. Bull, Mirfield Swallows, Esq..Liverpool. Mrs i"wa!lows, do. W. H. Slack, Esq., HnH Miranda, Esq., L"l1ùon. Dibble, Esq., London. Mrs. awl Miss Dibble, do. C. F.'Feiit'>n, Esq., do E. Hooper. Esq, Birmingham C. B. HoMswnrih, Esq., Yorks II. R. HoMswcrth, Esq., do. C S Walker, Esq., do. E M Huntress, E-q., do. II B Warr:n, Esq., Liverpool. <> S Clarke, Esq., Chester. Mrs Legge, Worcester. Dr. S C Lrpfjo, do. B E Wightman, Esq., do. Mr Ab, do liev. Perey S. Stanley, and Valet, Hunstanton. C J Owen, Esq., Kensington. K W Bunting, Esq., Aeerington. — Hall, Esq., do. Master Bnmnpr and Nurse, Northwieh. Miss Bruini r and Governess, tho METROrOLE HOTEL. Rev. Joel Mallinson, Harrogate Mr and Mrs 11. Carter, Hartford Dearden, Eq., fit. Anne's-on-Sea Mi- 0.arden, do. .1. L'oI¡in-. Esq., L.R.A.M., Barnsley Lieutenant and Mrs Yeiitmau, Loudon W. H. Evans, Esq. J.P. Hull, Esq., Cardiff J. E. J.jne-s, Esq., Bala J. N. James, Esq., cln. '1'. Owen. Esq., Manchester J. E. Da vies, Esq. C. F. Marples, Esq., Manchester. W. D. Davies. Esq., do. T. Womack, Esq., Liverpool L. Lawrence, Esq., Herts. J. W. Tidmarsh, Esij., (to. J. H. Jamieson, Esq., Edinburgh Mrs Cowper, Bowden T. Hayman, Esq., Cardiff R. Craig. Esq., Dublin Mrs and Miss Joynson, Wednesbury T. Abdcla, Esq., Manchester C. Lazarus, Esq., Manchester T. Banzager, Esq., do. J. Mossey, Esq., do. U. Drewery, Esq., do. R. Blott, Esq., London H. Harris, Esq., Dublin J. M. Burton, EStJ., Livrpool O. Pratt, Esq., do. Mrs Gray, Buxton IMPERIAL HOTEL. Miss Woods and maid, Baibriggan. J. Harper, Esq., Londui. C. Johnson, Esq., Waterloo T. Symoiison, Esq., Birmingham. Mr and Mrs Janaway, London. Mr and Misses Janaway, do. ('. Bay ley, Esq., Crewe. T. Arkeil, Esip, Stafford. W. Stiebel, Esq., London. (!. Colver, Esij., Leicester. W. Clitfe, Esq., Leieesti'r. U. Colver, Esq., Manchester. H. l'ctrie. Esq., London. W. J. Taylor, Esq., Birmingham. Miss Lloyd, Llanberis. F. Ring, E:1., Newcastle. H. Wilson, Esq., Stockport. C. Stain, Esq., London. S. I'aImr,r, Esq., Chester. P. Fall r. Esq., L(1ud"n. M. ,¡"nop", Esq., Liverjiool. T. Klanden, Esq., Hanley. W. I'eudenill. Esq., !tutllin. A. E. !lauis..III, Esq., Liverpool. II. Gier n, Es j., New York. W. Hughes, E-q., Birtninghaui. T. Waliingtcn, Esq., London. Mr and Mrs Weir and familv, Glasgow. Augustus W. Lowe, Eq., Aberdeen. Flunk Melling, Esq., Glasgow. T. W. Walker, EMq., Bristol. Kev. L. Nolan, Cambridge. W. Thomas, Esq., Oxford. • i. Potts and friend, Glaow. Owen Jones, Esq., Carnarvon. W. Monk, Es<j., N >tUngham. ST. WINIFRED'S PRIVATE HOTEL. Mr and Mrs H. D,oughty, Suthport. Mr and Mrs Gilbert, Wolveitiauiptou. Misses Gilbert, do. Mr and Mrs England, Thelwall. Mr and Mrs Etvery, Dublin. Mis-os au,1 Master EInry, do. (i. II. Purkes, Esq., .10. Mrs Rieper, Didsburv. Mrs .and Miss Kay, Bolton. Mr and Mrs Pr,tt, Diusbury. Miss Oidaeres, Halifax. Miss Sharplcv, il >. Mrs AVatmslcy, Sale. Mr and Mrs .\Pplet\ll1, Southport. l'11ILn- HOTEL. Mrs and Miss Gibbs, Leamington. Mrs and Miss Smith, Nottingham. Mrs and Messrs Berry, Manchester. Mrs and Miss Nicklin, Walsall. Misses "Iorris, Dublin. Mrs Bourchier, Prestatyn. Mr and Mrs Hanks, Worcester. Mips Flint, Coventry. Mi,s.-3 Jackson, Manchester. Mr. Mrs aud Miss Nance, Newcastle. NorthlVld (PI incc's D! i\ d. Mr and Mrs Hartley Hacking, Barloii-on-TrweU. Mr E. j I. ami Miss Hacking, do. Miss Whiteiegg, :\Slltoll.0;1-"e1'<I'. Mr and :\11" I; Davies, Withington. Mîss Si oil-, \1f). Mrs Woodman anil friend, Iie:n,Iey.

RfiOS-ON-SEA. RHOS HYDRO. Mr and Mrs H. IT. White, Manchester. Misses White (2), ilo. Mrs Oaiver, Alderley Edge. Miss Buckliill, do. Mr and Mrs J. Newell, Noi ihwiclt. Mr anti Mrs Cooke, Northwich. Master Oooke, do. Mr and Mrs A. Williamson, West Kirby. Williamson, do. :-0, CaIn rt, Esq., Manchester. Mr and Mrs T. Hirst, Birmingham. Miss Hirst, do. Mr and Mrs M. Harris, Liverpool. Mi¡;es Harris (3), do.

THE PEOPLE STATE Mr Pritchard, Cunnington, Essex, savs:- 1 served through Nile Expedition and lato Boer War. Suffered from backache and kid- ney complaint. Paid pounds on doctors. Two boxes Ilolroyd's cured me." Mrs A. Wilkinson, of Nelson, states:—"My sister, who suffered from weak kidneys, took one box, and it has done her more good than pounds spent on Medical Men." HOL- liOYD'S GRAVEL PILLS, a Positive Cure for Gravel, Pains in the Back, Dropsy, Bright's Diseases of the Kidneys, Gout, Sciatica. Is lid all Chemists. Post free, 12 stamps.—IIOLDROYD'S MEDICAL HALL, Cleckheaton-

CONWAY. OAKWOOD PARK HOTEL. J. Bowerman, Esq., Birmingham. MrSI and Miss Bowerman, do. A. Darby, Esq., Bers.ham. Mrs Darby, do. F. Willis, Esq., London. Lie uienunt-Colonel ilaimuei-sloy, Ciiesliire. Mrs JIaniniersley, do. Captain II. bnill, Liscurd. M.3-, Martin, do. A. Quani.e, Esq., Didsburv. Mrs Quanee, do. Major Peacock, Poriinouth. J. Ilolmo, Esq., Chester. Miss Holme, do. E. Powell, Esq., do. Mrs Powell, do. A. Macmichacl, Esq., London. Honbie. H. C. Grosvenor, do. Mrs and Miss Ryan, Dublin. IVI 'ss Picton-WarJow, Glarnorg-an. Miss Ilobbs, do. (I 'j )tain Macdermott, Dublin. G. Fowler, Esq., Burlington. F. Sill, Fscj.. Birkenhead. Mrs Hunter-Moore, Newrv. M isses Barker. Llandudno. W. Crosbie, Esq.. London. Mrs and Master Crosbie, do. Mrs North, Bournemouth. E. Wall, Esq., London. Mrs and Miss Wall, do. Miss Rod may ne, do. J. Godber, Esq., Sheffield. Mrs Godber, do. A. Reid, Esq., Altrincham. Mrs Reid, do. J. Brockbank, Esq., Didsbury. Mrs Brockbank, do. B. Brockbank. Esq., do. Miss Brockbank, do. Mrs and Miss C'horlton, do. Mrs Harrison, Gatacre. J. Lister, Esq., Ilampstead. Misses Lister (2), do. ■" R. Pearless, Esq., Hale. T. Ward, Esq., Southport. Mrs Ward. do. G. Ward, Esq., do. G. Puxon, Esq., London. Miss Puxon, do. Mm Pim, Kingstown. Mrs C. Allen, Didsbury. Missee Allen (2), do. C. Allen, Esq., do. J. Tetit, Escl., Birmingham. Mrs Petit, do. Miss F. Petit, do. H. Sidthorpe, Esq., Dublin.

ABERGELE. I POLICE COURT.—On Wednesday morning, before Col. Mollor, Robert Jones, labourer, for- luieiriv Of RhydyfoeJ, for drunkenness the pre- vious niglit was fin-ed 2s 6d.

COLWYN BAY. SUNDAY SERVICES. The preachers for next Sunday are as fol- lows: St. Paul's Church: Services at 11 a. m. and 6.30 1). n 1. Mission Church, Coed Pella-road 11 a.m. and 6.30 p.m. English Congregational Rev. Thomas Llovd, pastor. (117clsli Congregational): Rev. Ilenrv R. Wilhanis, pastor. St. John's Wesleyan: Morning, Rev. Jair.cs Feather; evening-, Hev. A. Hubbard. Nant-v-Glyn-road Weslevun: Morning Rev. we" W. 1" awcett; evening, Hev. James Feather. labernacle (Welsh Baptist): Rev. Peter Jones pastor. English Baptist: Rev. II. T. Cousins Ph D pastor. Engedi, C.M.: Rev. John Owen, Fcs- tnuog. Bethlehem, C.M. Rev. James Griffiths, Col- wyn Bay. Jlerinon, C.M. Rev. William Lloyd, Rhyl. I Soion, C.M.: Rev. Evan Jones, Glan Conway. Rhiw-road, C.M.: Prayer Meetinc. Horeb, Rhiw-road (Welsh Weslevan): Services morning and evening. Presbyterian: Rev. R. Foulkes Parrv. Society of Friends (Erskine-road): Meeting at 11 a.m. Old Baptist Union (Greenfield-road): Services 11 a.m. and 6.30 p.m. African Institute: Services in the Pier Pavilion at 11 a.m., and 3, and 6.45 p.m., the addresses being given by the African students and friends. NATIONAL SERVICE LEAGUE. The annual general meeting of the Cohwn-Uontvay branch wjjl b- held in the Sl. Paul's Church Room on I uexlay, 29tii September, at 8.30 p.m 1 he chair being taken by Mr David Gamble- Mrs Roland Trimen, of Oxford, has i eiTK consented to addrosa tho gathering. I his distinguiiih-cd lady .s a brilliant speak r. Musio 1% 11 be kindly contributed by the Misses Elderiun (who will play Moezkowski Spanish Dances), Mr Llojt, atwl Mr E. Evans. The mooting if. free and open to everyone. No ool- icction Plca..so tell your friends to 22455/1. FOOTBAI,L.Sir J. Herbert Roberts, M.P., and Lord Cochrane have extended their patronage to the Football Club. CHESS CLUB. All who are interested in the game are requested to attend the annual meeting of the club, which is to be held this (Thursday) evening in the Cafe Royal, Station-road, at 7.30. G CO 5tn T.B. R.Y\ F.—The annual shootinsr c inpe'ition will take ulaoo en Saturday, the 26th mst., at ForyJ Entries close at 12 noon. Rifles will bi issued Friday evening from the Aimo-'Jiy, 7 to 8 p.m. S(.T]OLASTI(., SUCCESS. — Wilfrid Wilson (a pupil at the Conway Rou-d Board School) has gained an entrance scholarship to both the Higher Grade School and the Abergele Coun- ty School. He contemplates taking up the fcohoiarsiup at the Abergole school. QUOITJNG. On Saturday, a team representa- tive of the Conservative Club will onpose the Old Colwyn team on the club pitch. The players chosen to select the former are: R. Jones (cap- tain). Lewis Jones, R. B. Mouhdaic, II. Evans, R. houlkes, and H. Jarman HARVEST THANKSGIVING. Arrange- ments had been made that Wedne-xlav next should be harvest thanksgiving dav, ajid that tho day should be recognised a gen..l'al holi- day. e^teroay, however, tarranLaments were canortUeo, and consequently there will be no ihoudav. SE REN AI) ICRS' FAREWELL. Y<'6te-rdav evennkg there was a large attendance in tho Pavilion, when Reynold's Serenad<rs gave their fare-woll ojiKfCrt. The pro-grammo pre- sented was a niost powerful one, chief among the items being "Romeo and Juliet," the Shakesipeare&n bur Wire by Mark Stuart, which t fairlv brought down the house- BROTHERHOOD.—The Rev. Dr. (Christian was the sneaker at, last Sunday's meeting, taking as his subject "God and -Nlaiiimon." An excellent address was given. Mr R. Newell presided. Miss Butler sang two solos very sweetlv. Next Sunday Mr J. T. Taylor will give his impressions of the National Brotherhood Conference held at Sunderland. I HARVEST FESTIVAL. On Monday evening harvest thanksgiving services were hold at St. Paul's Church, the preacher being the Dean of Bangor. A similar service was held at the Mission Church on Tuesday, the Rov. Thos. Jones, M.A., vicar of Ab?rgele, and Rural Dsan, preaching. Both churches had been tastefully decorated with fruit, flowers, corn, etc., by the mamb .rs of the congregation- The oH'ertorios were in aid of the Cottage Hos- pital Fund. BOY SCOCTS.-On Sat I'd iy, 1 c'tl,troop of '"B-ad^n-Po-*ell Poy Scouts prccecded to P .'d-' w, v>!h re they w^re entertained to tea, Various sports and exerci es were indulg^l in, a 11 "r which the troop ifo lowed the track of advance part/ tl:ra;-gh Glanw.\d,10:1 and Lian- g stenin t > Bryn Euryn. Seme twenty i ids par- tici)«it"d in the recreation 'md diill, the. S.O'i! mastei' .M.C.A. Secret iry) accompanying 1IOREB PICNIC. —About 50 members journeyed yesterday by Mr J. Fred. Francis' well appointed coaches to Rhuddlan Castle. The weather was fine, and added greatly to the en- joyment of the trin. On arrival at Rhuddlan tea was partaken of in the Castle grounds. The Rev. John Wesley Hughes, the newly appointed resident minister, accompanied the party. Great credit is due to Messrs NN, 'Illiani Roberts, secre- tary, and David John Jones, treasurer, for the admirable manner in which the arrangements were carried out.

DEATH OF MRS ROBERTS, MAENAN HOUSE.—The death took place on Sunday of Mrs Roberts, wife of Mr Richard Roberts, Maenan House, Abergele-road, in her 63rd vear. Mrs Roberts was one of the oldest residents in the town, where she had resided for 33* years. She was a faithful member of En^edi C.M. Church and was one of the few remain- ing members, who attended the old Calvinistic chapel which' itood where the Colwyn Bay Mews are now situated. Much sympathy is felt with the bereaved husband and family. The funeral, which was private, took place on Wed- nesday at Eglwyshach, the Rev. Robert Roberts officiating at the house, and the Rector of Eg- Iwysbach at the graveside.

THE ACCIDENT TO THE IttiOSNEIGR." BOAHD OF TRADE INQUIRY. DECISION OF THE COURT. Ills Loard o. iVudc l;tilt; y i.T. the Cou.iy Hail, Carnarvon, into the- loss of the pleasure steamer "Klicsneigr" near Uandudnj. in last, was resumed to-day week. The court replying to the questions put to them, found that the vessel had one compass, which was in good order and sufficient for the proper navigation of the vessel; that the mas- ter ascertained the deviation of the compass at the time, and that the errors were correctly ascertained and comctcd, and the vessel, ac- cording to the capaills evidence, was supplied with sufficient ciiarts and sailing directions. As to w he tproper measures were taken to ascs-rtain the position of the vessel when abeam of the Little Orme's Head, the Court found that proper measures were not taken, and that a safe and proper course was not thereafter steered, and no allowance made for tido or cur- rents, it being practically slack and flood tide just making. Ihe vessel struck on foul ground —about, five cables' bearing from (he end ofRhos Pier about N.W. half west magnetic, the ves- sel being subsequently beached after being ser- iously damaged. A good and proper look-out was kept by both master and mate, who were on the bridge. The vessel was not navigated with proper and seamanlike care, and she was damaged by the wrongful act and default of the master in navigating too close to the shore in a part which, according to the Admiralty sailing directions, was fronted with foul ground for a width of five cables. The Court found that tho serious damage to the s-3. "Rhosneigr" was caused by the wrong- ful act and default of the master in not asoor- taining the exact" position of the vessel when- the Little Orme's Head was abeam, and aftel'- wards navigating too close to the shore, the state of the tido being nearly low water, ne- cessitating, in the opinion of the court, greater caution on the part of the master in navigat- ing the vessel. For these reasons the Court suspended the certificate of the master, Mr J. Smallman, for a period of three months from this date. Mr J. W. Wyatt, one of the magistrates, thought it was necessary to take notice of a cose of this kind owing to the great dangers which attended navigation in that part of the country, the large number of passengers car- ried by steamers, the risk of collision, fog and different, states of the weather. They were surprised to find that the boat ocommodation of the "Rhosneigr" was so very small, there being only two lifeboats, containing room for 34 passengers, besides lifebuovs and lifebelts. 011 referring to the Board of Trade certificate they found that the vessel had been passed in that condition. Captain Smallm.an asked the leave of the Court to speak. He referred to the evidence given by the man at the wheel as gross per- jury. The Chairman: We have gone very carefully into that matter. The Captain then asked if the Court would hear Capt. Cox, of the s.s. "Snowdon," as to t-he course steered after leaving the Little Orme's Head. The Chairman: No, we cannot hear any- thing after the judgment of the Court. Mr C. A. Jones called attention to the fact that Capt. Smallman was given an opportuni- ty of calling witnesses if he so desired, but he did not avail himself of it.

FATAT, ACCIDENT AT OLD COLWYN. COROPIERIS INQUEST. Robert Evans, of Bay View, Penmaenrhos,01d Colwyn, a well-known builder, was cycling through the village in the direction of Colwyn Bay, when he collided with Elias Williams, a pedestrian. Both were thrown down, and re- ceived injuries. On examination those of Ro- bert Evans were found to be lerioas, and he was removed by cab to his home. his injuries were further attended, and later an operation nerformed, but he never recovered, and parsed away on Sundav, Dr. J. R. Hughes, coroner for West Den- bighshire, held an inquest touching the death at the (Jliapel, Penmaenrhos, yesterday. Mr li. T. Whitley was appointed foreman of the jury. Edward Lewis, Pleasant View, Penmaen, identified the body as that of his brother-in-law, who was as-ed 50. Elias Williams, Blomfield, Old Colwyn (aged 72), labourer, said that whilst going to work on the morning of the accident a bicycle struck him. and he fell on to his head. He could remember nothing more. He rocovored from t-he effects* of the accident about fiye days afterwards. For live weeks, however, he was unable to work, and up to the nresent time felt pains in the side, w the effect of the col- lision. CrofiG-examincd: He was emphatic in his denial of having heard a bell. John Ellis, 2, Wood View, Old Cohvyn, said lie found the deceased in the roadwav with the bicycle on top of hilli. Cross-examined He did not take particular notice as to whethor there were bell cr brakes on the machine. Ed. Lewis, brother-in-law, here intimated that a bell and two brakes were attached to the machine. Dr. Roberts, Old' Colwyn, aiter describing the injuries of deo-Jar-ed, said an operation was per- formed on August 23rd. On Sunday morniug last, however, deceased succumbed to heart failure, consequent, to fracture of tlie base of t/he skull, due to the accident.. The Dr. added that deceased suffered from biliousness, and it w ,i Itilit possible that people in that condition (lid not see clear. It was possible that de- ceased had one of these attacks when the acca- dent occurred. Deceased had said that t.he in- juries were due to the accident. If a man was in a state of biliousness he would fall very heavy, and would have no chance to save him- self. Tn sUllnrlli-ng- up, ihc Coroner said that taking all the evidence into consideration, the verdict should b> that deceased died from the causes described by Mr Roberts, without any refer- ence. to the accident. ttTio Jury, brought in a verdict in a^co dan. e with the medical evidence. They further wished to convey their deepest sjfjnpaihy to the widow. Coroner also joined in the vote of sympathy.

HA I, A-HAM.OR COM; I i lit; A TIONAL COLLEGE. AUTUMNAL MEETINGS. The autumnal meetings of the Bala-Bangor Congregational College were held at Bangor, under the presidency of Mr Benjamin Rees, of London. Alderman Hugh Thomas (Beaumaris), the treasurer, presented a very encouraging financial statement, and reported that a sub-committee had been appointed to co-operate with the Rev. Elias B. Jones, of Holyhead, who is visiting the churches on behalf cf the special fund of JE5000 which is being raised to pay for the college buildings. It was reported that arrangements were to be made by the Senate for teaching AVelsh to the students instead of engaging a special tutor for teaching Welsh. Mr D. R. O. Prydderch, M.A., of Penygroes, presented the report of the Board of Examiners of the candidates for admission to the institu- tion, and the following- were admitted on the usual terms of probation, the names being in order of merit, the first and second on the list being bracketed equal:—Robert William Hughes (Ilhydymain), Rowland J. Pritchard (Dowlais), David Robert Pugh (Kensington Church, Liver- pool), Evan Roberts (Llnnbedr-y-Cenin), Jenkin Lloyd (Re-solven), and William Thomas (Mer- ioneth). Addresses to the students were delivered by the Rc-v. Owen Thomas (London), the secretary ^i^Js_ongregat!onal 1' und Board; the Rev. *nes (Caiiiarvoti), the Rev. David Rees (Capet Alawr), and others.

EARLY CLOSING AT COLWYN BA Y. (To the Editor d the "Pioneer.") Sir,—With reference to the Early Clcsir.g Act, I earnestly appeal to the master butchers of Colwyn Bay to conform to the system brought about by t.he Bakers and Grocers" Asso- ciation. If any trado need a limit as to hours of work, curs dees, as our trade is undoubtedly noted to b3 iilio most unxsftlej and disordered in that respect, for wo w:>:k day and night, both summer and winter. It would be well for n.asters to consider in a jthoiough Christian spirit tVat through t; e overwork with little rest to regain energy for daily work, the outcome would, .naturally b3 that their employees would be; o ne iniiii and worthless for service before they jeached imature age, and also to be a but den to the ratepayers, cr becoming applicants in,c,r the Old Age Pensions Act. We do not ask much trusting this humble appeal will meet with the concession we deserve. It will be an encounagem nt and the means of creating a defire in the employees to do their best .for the welfare of their masteri.-I aim, etc., 4 HARD-WORKED BAKER.

I Purveyors to H.M. The King and H.R.H. The Prince of Wales, 1) .1 (I I I I i (.,I -0 MO' 13 Y APPOINTMENT. ELLISJS J I "I lp, BY APPOINTMENT, N I ✓ CAUTION. f V™% y Insist on seeii^ ^fijU AiL Jk tiie %§& GINGER £ s,5T'"t°' AiiOi Head Office & Manufactory—RUTHIN, N. WALES. Established 1S25, Telegrams — Ellis, Ruthin." Telephone No. 1 Ruthin. Liverpool Office and Stores—23 and 25, Baker Street, Wat Derby Road. Tei. No. 214 AnfieitL London Agent—R. DAVIS, 20, Maddox Street, Regent Street. Tel. No. 795, May fair. Manchester Agents'—MIDGELEY'S, Ltd., Chemists, St. Ann's Square. Tel. No. 1933, Central* Leeds Agents—Meears R. P. BRINDLEY & Co., Wine Merchants, C'ln-y Pit Lane. Tel.'No. 616. Bradford Agents-Mecrrts W. WHI1TAKER an d U-j., Ltd., The Old Brewery. Tel..No. jog. Isle of Man Agents—BUCKNALL BROS. 8, Upper Church Street, Dougiae.

ABERGELE ANTIQUARIANS AT GLAN COIN WAY. AN ENTERTAINING EXCURSION. A number of Abergele ladies and gentlemen interested in antiquarian matters, participated in an enjoyable excursion to Glan Conway to- day week. The journey was made by coach, and delightful weather preva-ilcd during the outing. The party consisted of Mr and Mrs Evans, llaujfryn; Mr S. II. Harrison, Miss Elsie and Miss Irene Harrison, Citrt.refle; Mrs Arrowsmjth, Glanhetilog; Mrs Elliott-, Miss Elliott and friend, Mr Elliott (jun.), Lian- ddulas; Mr J. R. Ellis and Miss Ellis, Berth- t^pie; Mrs Davies, Liverpool; Mrs Thon as, Petnybanc; Miss Evans, Pern bane; Miss Cal- vert, Kinmel Park; Miss Hughes, Stanmore, Pensarn; Nurse Jones, Brodawel; Dr. J. Lloyd Roberts and Miss Williams, Colwyn Bay- The party alighted at t«he Bryn Eisteddfod Lodge, and proceeded (under the guidance of Mr J. Jones, head gardener) to view the man- sion, gardens, and beautiful grounds (by the kind invitation of Mr C. B. Jones-Mortimer), from which, owing to its high sitiatioji, a commanding view of the Conway vale is ob- t";lled. Close to the Higher Ixxlge, on a pedestal, is a round stone of about 22in. diameter, which is known as the "Macn Llog." The inscrip- tion on the pedestal runs:—"This was one of the Eisteddfod stones of great antiquity, used as ase-at by the chief Druids sitting in high Council. It has been preserved for ziges in this field, giving it the name of 'Acre Eistcdd- fa,' 1868. On reaching the village tea was served at the Conway Vale Hotel. On the motion of Mr S. H. Harrison, seconded by Mr G. T. Evans, a cordial vote of thanks was passed to Mr Joines-Mortiir.^r, whose unavoidable al)- sence, as well as that of his agent, Mr Mac. Nicoll, was explained by the lion, secretary, Mr J. R. Ellis. ST. FFRAID'S CHURCH. By the courtesy of the Rector, the Rev. Griffith Williams, the parish church was visited. It is dedicated to St. Ffraid, arid is almost wholly devoid of antiquarian interest- The walls were built about 70 years ago, and this ye,a.- saw the completion of a scheme of re- storation which involved the removal of all the woodwork inside, including the callet-y at the \\b,t end, and the replacing of them with modern oak seats, wood block flooring, a beau- tiful chancel screen, and a new organ. A few old monuments have been let into the walls, one of them (with a Latin inscription) being in memory of some of the Mutton family. Mrs Thomas, organist of Abergele Parish Church, played some selections on the organ. Llansantffraid, or as it is now generally called, Glan Con war, -was known in ancient times as Dissorth. The Taxatio hi, es "Ec.dia de Dvserth Sanfrevt. Valor gives "Rec- toria de Disse.rth al' diet' Llanfantfiraid, and Dyserth yn Rhos is met with in one of the Mostyn MSS. A small oratory called Capell St. Ffraid, formerly existed on the promontory, and a part of it was standing in the yea.r 1735, some of the larger stones boirg still seen scat- tered 001 the shore, but not in situ. The Cromlech ("Allor Moloch") was next visited. It is about a mile and a half from the village in the direction of Talycafn. and well Iel)ad d the rather toilsome journey- Ihe Crom- lech ("erwm"—bent, and stone) is situated in a hedge, and consists of five up- right stones about 3ft. high, and a t. p stone of immense size, 12ft. long, 8ft. wide, and about -Vt. thick at its thickest part; its probable weight is 24 tons. The cavity formed under the stone (or chamber, as it is sometimes called) ia 8ft. by 7ft. Behind it arc two up right stones, each about 9ft. high, and at their bNiO is another small ce'l or chamber. A great deal has bsen written as to the cri- ginal purjjose of the Cromlechs of Wales and other countries, but it is generally agreed now by antiquaries that they were used for burials- Remains of human bones have been found in the chambers of one or more of the Anglesey Crotmleehs. Tjheir construction also has been -a. puzzle, the lifting icf the huge top stone being a work of great difficulty and danger. Mr Willoughby Gardner, in an exhaustive paper on tlie Llandudno Cromlech, writes as to the method adop:ed:—"In the absen ce of actual knowledge we can only guess, but it is supposed that a bank of earth was made sUping up from the ground to the required height and position, and that then the great stone was dragged up this inclined plane on wooden rollers. This was the theory held bv the la e King Frederick VII. of Denmark, who was a great authority on Cromlechs. In whatever way it was accomplished, however, the placing of these huge blocks in the positions they now occupy m.Ilect..i great credit upon the engin-(o-- ing skill of the people of those far-off da\s." Somo Croirileohs are still partly covered with earth, forming a mound or tumulus, thus sup- porting the view above recorded. The return journey was made in the gleam- ing, and proved most interesting.

I-, FATTENING THE HAY CROP. Mr Ernest Parke records the results of his seventh year's experience in the improvement of a' poor grass land on his farm at Kineton, in War- wickshire. The unmanured portions of his fields continue to give small yields of poor hay—about lOcwt. to 12cwt. per acre. In one field the portion annually dressed with superphosphate alone (3cwt. per acre) has this year yielded 285-cwt. of hay per acre, and the portion dressed with nitrate of soda alone (licwt. per acre) has given 27cwt. per acre. Where both fertilisers are used together the yield has been 34cut. of hay per acre-an in- crease of 23icwt over the natural vield of the land in return for an outlay of less than 25s. On another field where, owing to difference in soil, Dr. Dyer, who acts as Mr Parke's adviser, considers basic slag more suitable than super- phosphate, very similar results are recorded, The natural yield of hay was 12gcwt. per acre. 2 Basic slag alone (5cwt. per acre) gave 30bcwt. of hay, and nitrate of soda alone (lcwt. per acre) gave 28jcvvt., while basic slag and nitrate of soda together gave 36iCvvt, being an incre of 24cvvt. of hay per acre over the unmanurtid plot in return for an outlay of under 30s. The average increase in yield from phosphatic and nitrogenous manure together on both fields over the seven years has been over 1 ton of 2 hav per acre, but the hay crop in Warwickshire generally has been lighter than usual this year. Mr Parke considers that the quality of the herb- age is best 011 the land receiving the mixed dress- ings, and the appearance of the manured and unmanured land, all of which is alike grazed du- ring the autumn, affords during any time of vear a striking contrast.

OLD COLWYN. ST. JOHN'S CIIURCII.Sundav morning, 11 o'clock evening, 7 o'clock; Thursday, 7 BRO-"ERHOOD.-A t a meeting cn Sunday alte neon, an address was del-ve:ed by the Rev. J .Munro, frcm Kilia,rn-v. Mr Johnston, the Y.M.C.A. secretary, presided, and Miss Jones rend red a solo. PREACHERS FOR SUNDAY. English services, St. John's Church, 11 a.m. and 6.30 p.m., Thursday, 7 p.m.; Baptist, 11 a.m. and 6.30 p.m., Rev. E. T. Davies; Congregational, Rev. G. B. File; Ponmaen Welsh Wesley an, services at 10 a.m. ajtd 6 p.m.; English Wes- leyan, morning, Mr C. Charante, evening, Rev. J. Sutcliffe; Hebron (Welsh C.M.), liev. Wm. Rowlands, Acrefais.

-1 SMALL ALLOTMENTS IN COLWYN BAY. MEETING OF INTENDING APPLICANTS. A meeting of intending applicants for allot- ments under the Small Holdings and Allotmente Act of 1907 was held in the Lecture ilaii. Col- wyn Bay, on Friday evening. Councillor Wil- liam Davies presided, and amongst those pre- sent was lrh John Owen, Commissioner under the Act. Mr William Greenfield said the meeting had been called to discuss proposals as to future course of action. lie said that workingmen in the town felt the heaviness of rents, and he thought a measure of relief would be afforded if such persons could obtain small garden allot- ments at a rental of 10g to 20s a year. He urged that the Urban Council should be approached to take further steps to secure land for allot- ments. He maintained that suitable land was obtainable in the district, and he mentioned that he had a. letter from an owner who had land right in the working class district, asking what amount was wanted, and what they were willing to pay (applause). Mr llarscnt proposed "that this meeting of applicants for allotments in the Colwyn Bav dis- trict regret the Urban Council have not yet been, able to secure any land in the neighbourhood suitable for allotments, and earnestly beg of them to put into force the powers entrusted to them under the Small Holdings and Allotments Act. 1907." This was seconded by Mr W. II. Jones, and supported by Mr J. Chaplin. The Chairman said the Council had appointed a committee to deal with the matter, and ho understood they were working very hard, so per- haps it was better not to blame then!. So long as they did not know what was being done, it would be better not to be severe. The committee had not yet disclosed their procedure. With regard to workingmen's dwellings, he be" lieved the Council would have to take a certain amount of land before they could begin build- ing. They were indebted to Mr Owen for at- tending that meeting to explain the workings of the Act. Mr Chaplin said they were not blaming the Council that they were unable to build working- men's dwellings, but wanted this matter pressed forward to allow them a little abatement in their rents. Mr Owen said he had interviewed the Small Holdings Committee of the Council previous to attending that meeting, and his reason for at- tending was to give all possible information, and to reply to any questions which might be asked. He had interviewed the committee appointed by the Council, and he would tell that meet.ing that they hat! better friends on the committee than they thought. The question was how mucli had they done to urge the Council to push for- ward the application for small holdings and allot- ments. It was hardly fair if they had simply sent in their forms and done nothing else. They should form a small committee to act Je putation and assist in finding land. Councillors were generally business men and had not the time to devote to searching for land. If they made inquiries regarding suitable land and then reported to the Council, they would not only help that body but also themselves. The Coun- cil had advertised for land, but got no replies. From his own experience he would say that land could be procured in the town in a very short time. He was sure that within a mile they; could get plenty from 1;5 to £10 per year (ap- plause). Mr Harsent said that a number of likely apoli- cants assumed too much. They were afraid* of committing themselves as regarded the nrice to, be paid. Ile thought the resolution did not. blame anybody, but would tend to show that Colwyn Bay workmen were greatly interested in the matter. The Chairman said that personally he was afraid they had not the land Mr Owen alluded to. He earnestly hoped that workingmen would do their utmost to further this important move- ment., and they should co-operate. Colwyn Bay offered exceptional advantages for the growing- of vegetables, etc., so that allotments would be profitable. He urged them to put their shoulders. to the wheel and show the Council that they must not dally with them. Mr Greenfield said they had done all that was asked of ihem in the matter and the Coun- cil had advertised for land, but without any success. lie hoped they would form themselves; into an association, and, by showing that they were in earnest, strengthen the hands of th& Council. The resolution was then put to the mceting and carried unanimously. Mr J. Owen then replied to a number of questions. He said that in this district only one- application for a small holding had been re- ceived by the Urban Council. A small holding: varied from one acre to fifty and an allotment up to five acres. It did not cost the Council a penny for trying to obtain land. They were not forced to take land, even when it was founds if they thought it in any way unsuitable. Ha thought the land in Colwyn Bay district was especially favourable for garden allotments. Mr Jos. H. Roberts said that the number of applications was small, on the previous day fourteen only being the total reached. He hoped that if they got the land they would stick to it. The meeting concluded with votes of tlianke to the Chairman and Mr John Owen.

SITTING ON DAMP GRASS. PILES FOR 14 YEARS—GREAT ZAM-BUK CURE! "For 14 years I was in agony from bleeding piles," explained Mr Thomas Carr, of 29, Elles- roere-street, Runcorn, to a "Runcorn Examincor". reporter. "1 am a blacksmith's striker, an,& work from 8 a.en. to 8 p.m. I contracted the piles in my fishing days, when I used to sit on damp grass banks. "Often in the midst of my work I would be struck down by the violent pains, which came so. often that I got very weak. "In a morning I felt like a lump of lead. Going to work was a -misery, a.nd I often got home absolutely exhausted through the discharge frcm t.he pik«, and had to go straight to bed. I have been obliged to stay in bed for as long as-, a month at a time. I got really frightened some- times, the bleeding was so bad. The terrible pain and the bleeding kept me awake at nights, and when I got up in the morning I was th; roughly exhausted. "I tried all sorts of ointments and was under- imedical treatment, but I got no better, b:ld I thought I was never goi.ng to get rid of the. piles. "Then I read how Znm-Buk, had cured a man,* wJio had had piles bad for 17 years. I got a box of Zam-Buk, and aifteir a few applications found myself getting better. I persevered with this- rich balm, which stopped the bleeding of the, piles, and banished the terrible pain and: irritation- "I continued to use Zam-Buk until all trace, of the piles had gcaie. Now I return homo from, work without that feeling of exhaustion. Being- strong and well and freeifror.n pain after 14 years, of misery, ma-kes me naturally rat.ful to my, deliverer-that wonderful Zam-Buk mmmmmm.——————i■ <

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