The Welsh Coast Pioneer and Review for North Cambria

COLWYN BAY. SUITABLE PRESENTS—VICTOR ALBERT, 'jhmaker, Jeweller, and Optician, Con- way Road, Colwyn ay, has a large ort- ment of artic-es tpeciaHy suitable for all kinds of presents in jevreilery, silver- plate, watches, clocks, etc., all at very moderate prices. Specialities:—Engagement rings from 10.= to 40s beautifully enamelled souvenir spoons, 4s 6d reliable watches, from 5s. — Advt. CLOSE OF THE SEASON. Saturday will lb-r'z)-- to t? I I-o mind of all that the season is ended, for on that day the Pierrots, Serenaders, and Town Band will conclude their entertainments for the season. '1IIE 1910 EISTEDDFOD.—In our report last woek of .Jie appointment of committees etc., for the Nationa! Eisteddfod of 1910. it should have been stated bat the treasurer is Mr William Jones, Noit'h and South Wales Bank. TEAMS FOR SATURDAY.—On Saturday, the Senior Eleven are engaged in League warfare with Llandudno Amateurs, at Llandudno. The following team has been chosen to do duty: — C. Hallwood, goal: H. Tonkin and O. E. Williams, backs; E. Grif- fiths, T. McCann (cant.), and R. Rowlands, halves; Moss Jones, Stanley Hughes, Howell William?, W. Parry, and J. LI. Owen, forwards. Reserves: D. H. Skeisey and H. Hughes. On the same day the Reserve team will open its engagements in the Second Division of the League, when the following players are expected to turn out:—J. Roberts, goal; H. Hughes (capt.) and J. Lloyd. backs; G. Williams, G. Hu ghes, and Howell Pritchard, halves; Wt- H. Hughes, j. "Dai-Q, J. T. Owen, Cow,), tn(I K--y, fc-rward,3. Reserve-. F. Bond. The kick- u, titne(i for 3.30. if L

CORWEN. SCHOOL TREAT. — The scholars attending Glan'rafon National School were on Friday enter- tained to tea by Mr E. O. V. Lloyd, at llhag- att. SCHOOL GARDENING.—Since the re-open- ing of the Council School after the summer vaca- tion, the older scholars were on Monday after- noon given their first lesson in gardening. For this purpose a large piece of ground at the side of the school has been converted into a garden, and divided into 16 plots. POLICE COURT. On Saturday, before Me ssrs W. Foulkea Jones and R. R. Roberts, John Williams, aged eight, and David Ellis Da- vies, aged eleven, were charged by Sunt. Mor- gans with stealing 4s 6d, the monies of Isaac Jones, London-road, en the 15th inst. The Bench ordered both defendants to receive six strokes of the birch, and to be bound over for twelve months, and their parents were ordered to nay 5s each costs. OBlTLTARY.—The death is announced of Mrs Ellen Edwards, Gell Gate, at the age of 76. The interment took place at the Bettws Gwerfil Goch, on Monday.

CAPEL CURIG. PREACHING MEETING. The annual preaching meeting was held at Nant-y-Benglog !C\>ngregational Church on Saturday evening and on Sunday, the Revs. W. Cynwyd Williams, Lianrwst, and Morgan Davies, Abergele, officia- ting.

CONWAY. 4c For the convenience of the public In Conway, a letter. box has been affixed to the entrance of tile Estate Office, near the Town Hall, where advertise- ments and copy for the "Welsh Coast Pioneer" may tn left. R. G. OWEN, F.S.M.C., Certified Optician, Lianrwst. At Compton House, Canway, first Friday in the month.—Advt. PROPOSED LITERARY SOCIETY.—A movement is on foot to promote a literary and debating society for the benefit of the whole town. Already over forty persons have signi- fied their intention to j-oin. WIFE DESERTION.—At a special police court, on Saturday, Edward Jackson, a an- du dno labourer, was charged with deserting his wife. The relieving officer stated that the woman was 80 yea.rs of age, and was bedridden a;fter a very severe stroke. The prisoner left her wholly unprovided for in August, a.nd she had beoome chargeable to the Union. lIe had troa-tod his wife similarly on a previous ccca- sion. He was in constant employment earning 25s weekly. The prisoneir was sentenced to glaol fo.r one month. CYCLING ACCIDENT.—On Saturday even- ing. a serious accident occurred to a young lady cyclist in Lancaster-square. Miss Femvick, a bakeress at the" Emu" Restaurant, Castle- street, in trying to steer her way between a 'bus and a number of men was violently thrown off lier tmachine, and her head, coming into contact with the wheel of the 'bus, she sustained a severe fracture. She was picked up in an un- c,on.w,i,c,tis condition, and talri?n to t, he T-)oliee '[I'c 'station, where she was medically attended to, and afterwards conveyed on a stretcher to tho "Emu" Restaurant. Miss Fenwick is .now progressing as well as can be expected, but is still in a serious condition. PROPERTY SALE.—At the Castle Hotel, Conway, on Friday, Messas Robert and Rogeis Jones offered for sale by public auction the farm known as Llys Gwy.nt, which, after keen com- petition, was sold to Mr Win. Roberts, Tanyfron, Glanoonway, for JE450. Messrs Porter, or I Aniptilett and Joncs were the sol.icitors f tih, vendors. TEA AND ENTERTAINMENT.—The mem- bers of the Sunday Schools of the English and Welsh churches were entertained to tea and an entertainment, on Wednesday. The following ladies presided over the tea tables:—Mrs Ro- berts and Miss Sutton Jones, The Vicarage; Mrs Humphrey Hughes, Mrs Jones, Mount Pleasant Miss Roberts, Frondeg; Miss Roberts, The Tem- perance; Miss Wray, Morfa; Miss Alice Page, Miss Alice A. Williams, Miss L. J. Hughes, Miss Jones. The Schools; and Miss Nellie Ro- berts. After tea, the children indulged in games, etc., in the beautiful grounds of the Vicarage. In the evening an excellent enter- tainment was given at the schools, when the following contributed to a most enjoyable pro- I a- ?, gramme:-Miss(?e Alice A. Willi n 9, Jennie Jones, L. J. Hughes, E. Benson, and Mr J. R. Hughes. A very pleasing feature of the enter- tainment was an action song by a party of young girls, conducted by Miss Jones, The Schools. Mr H. Bridge Roberts, organist of the Parish Church, presided at the pianoforte. In the in- terval, the Vicar delivered an instructive ad- dress upon the advantage of regular attendance at Sunday Schools.

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

DOLWYDDELEN BIBLE SOCIETY.—A meeting of the local fcranch of this society was held in the Assembly Room, on Friday evening, the Rev. J. Llewelyn Richards presiding. An address was delivered by Mr D. Charles Edwards, the deputation from the headquarters of the society. FAIR.—A large number of people attended the annual fair on Friday. There was a good supply of cattle and ponies, and fair prices were realised.

EGLWYSBACH. PREACHING MEETING. The annual preaching services at Bryn Seion Baptist chapel were held on Saturday and Sunday. The Revs. Lee Davies, Brynaman, and B. D. Harries Fforddlas, were the officiating ministers. PRAYER MEETINGS.—A series of meetings are being held this week at the places of wor- ship^in the village, when prayers are offered for fine weather. Owing to the incessant rains pro- Bpects of a good harvest are very meagre. POSTAL FACILITIES.—A movement is on foot to petition the Postmaster-General to place a better box at the cross roads, known locally as Henefail, for the convenience of the southern portion of the parish. At present the postal ar- rangements in the district are deficient, especi- ally during the nine months just now commenc- ing. The only collection of letters is at six o'clock at the village post office, and there is not a single letter box in the upper portion of the parish. It is to be hoped that the present movement will be successful.

GLANCONWAY. PREACHING.—The Rev. B. D. Harris, pastor of the local Baptist Ohapel, toga.th'w with the Rev. Lee Davies, officiated a.t the preaching meetings of the Eglwysbach Welsh Baptists on Saturday and Sunday. TEMPERANCE.—The members of the Tem- perance party are arranging for a demonstra- tion, when it ia expected some noted speakers will take part. CYCLING ACCIDENT.-On Sunday after- noon, a young man from Llandudno was cycling down Grocisoar Hill, when he lost control of his imaehine, with the result that he ran into the hedge, and was thrown over into a field, sus- taining injuries to his face. He is now pro- gressing satisfactorily. 4

DENBIGH. HOCKEY.—A Hockey Club has been organ- ised for the town with very good prospects of success. Mr A. G. Davies, National Provincial Bank, is acting as secretary. BAZAAR TEA PARTY. Mrs A. Lloyd Jones, Brynffynon, and Miss Williams, Eldon Villas, gave the weekly tea in aid of the Swan- lane chapel bazaar, on Thursday. MONSTER MUSHROOM.—In a field close to the town a mushroom was picked up the other ,Iav. A5 incl?es 'i-i eircuii)fereiiee, 11' 4 i ?es in diametf-r, and lilb. in weight. ne11 4 OLD-AGE PENSIONS. Dr. David Lloyd, J.P., and Mr Evan Roberts, Llansannan, have been elected chairman and vice-chairman of the local committee under the Old-age Pensions Act. AN?,'TV,EP,?A.RY -?ervi Ices were held at Ca,el Ma,.vr, on SLindav, the Re- Thomas Jones, Rhostyllen, being the special preacher. During the evening service, Madame Laura Evans delighted the audience with a solo. The collections amounted to £ 84. FIRE.—A fire broke out on Monday after- noon in the wool warehouse of Councillor A. Lloyd Jones, at the Tanyard, and caused a loss of J660, which is covered by insurance. The fire bi-i?-,ade were imii!e(liately on ihe si)ot, ar,(l did e cellcnt Tle cause of tile out,)l-cak is x ullknown. SUPERINTENDENT JONES.—At the end of the present month. Sunt. Hugh Jones, of the Denbighshire Constabulary, will retire on pension, having served in the force for nearly 34 years. He has been in charge of the "B" (Denbigh) Division for nearly eleven years, and has proved himself most popular. It is expected that he will be succeeded at Denbigh by Supt. Woolkm. of Lianrwst. TREAT TO SCHOLARS.—This week. Miss Gviladyg J. Jones, daughter of Mr and Mrs George Jones, Hyfrydle, leaves for Bangor, to follow a course of education at the University College. To signalise the event, Miss Jones and Mr Geo. Jones entertained the members of their respective Sunday School classes at Capel Mawr tc> tea- at the Castle, where they much enjoyed themselves. REVISION COURT—The Hon. Cecil Gros- venor sat at the Council Chamber, Town Hall, on Saturday, to revise the lists of voters for the borough and surrounding district. Mr Gwilym Parry represented the Liberals, and Mr C. C. Mott and Mr T. Jones Williams appeared for the Conservatives. The business was of a most rou- tine character, and was soon completed. There was not a single claim or objection in Division I. within the borough on either side—quite a new experience. PRESENTATION. The staff at Denson's, High-street, have just presented Miss Bentley, of the drapery department, with handsome gifts on the occasion of her approaching marriage, viz., a valuable marble clock and a silver-mounted cut-glass salad bowl, with servers to match. The presentations were made by Miss Williams (fancy d,rt.r,t) and M. Ie- ].Is Roberts ((Iressmal?ing (' partment) respectively. On behalf of the propri- etorship, Mr Lloyd Jones, manager, also handed Miss Bentley a handsome satin eiderdown quilt and silver cake basket. Miss Bentley has also been the reccinient of a Pictorial Bible from the teachers of the English Church Sunday School.

LLANFAIRTALHAIARN. MUSICAL SUCCESS. — Miss MYFANWY Davies. daughter of Mr T. Davies, Swan Square. has been successful in passing the preparatory pianoforte examination in con- nection with the Trinity Ccllogto of Music, Lon- don. Miss Davies, who is only ten years of age, has occasionally presided at the organ in the Parish Church.

LLANDUDNO JUNCTION. THE REV. EVAN JAMES, B.A., curate of Llandudno Junction., is one of the special preach- ers at the harvest festival services, held at Llan- llechid, to-day (Thursday). THE QUADRILLE BAND. On Monday evening, at Oswald-road, the Conway and Llan- dudno Junction Quadrille Band held their first practice of the present season, when there was a good attendance. THE HALF-HOLIDAY SEASON has now commenced at the Junction, the shops being closed at one o'clock every Wednesday after- noon. A PRIZE ESSAYIST,. Last week, the choristers of the Conway churches were treated to a trip up the river Conway, as far as Trefriw, and a prize was offered for the best account of the journey. Master Eric Cartwright, son of Mr and Mrs Cartwright, Glanymor-road, has been awarded the prize. SCHOLASTIC. Miss Ellen Hughes, of the Council Schoo], Llanberis, has been appointed assistant teacher in the infants' department of the Junction Schools. HARVEST FESTIVAL—These annual ser- vices are to be held at Llangwstenyn Parish Church, on Thursday, October 8th, when special *11 be sermons w' )i-etchcd by t?ie Rev. D. Walter Davies, rector of Llangernicw. NEW BUILDINGS. The new houses in Glyn-y-Marl-road are nearinor completion. This week building operations have been commenced in the field at the rear of the English Presby- terian Church, adjoining the main road where Dr. Jones is erecting some houses. A number of other houses are also to be shortly erected at the Junction. RETURNED TO KIMBERLEY.—On Fri- day, Mr Wm. Arthur Roberts, son of Mr and Mrs Roberts, Stanley Oak-terrace, left the Junc- tion for Southampton, and he sailed on Satur- day for Kimberley, South Africa. Mr Roberts, who holds an important position in Kimberley, has been spending a three months' holiday in this country. TEMPERANCE MEETING.-Under the aus- pices of the local branch of the Railwaymen's Temperance Union, a successful temperance meeting was held at the English Presbyterian Church, on Sunday afternoon, when the Rev. E. V. Pierce, pastor of the church, presided over a good attendance. Interesting addresses were delivered by the Rev. E. R. Lloyd, Caergwrle (who is timself an old railway man), Messrs T. Wynne (statiomriaster), and Edward Jones, Con- way. Solos were rendered in a pleasing manner by Miss Butler and Miss Jones. Miss Powell presided at the organ, and played some effective voluntaries. EDUCATION INQUIRY—At the Junction Council Schools, on Thursday, an inquiry into the working of the schools was held. Mr Issard Davies, J.P., presided, and was supported by the following members of the Carnarvonshire Education Committee :-Colond C. H. Darbi- shire, J.P., Messrs D. P. Williams, J.P., J. Allanson Picton, J.P., and Richard Davies. The local managers were represented by Messrs Hu^h Owen, Ilalnh Fisher, A. G. Rogers, T. Wynne D. Clwyd Griffith, and H. W. Hughes. Mr R 11. Davies, clerk to the Education Committee, and Mr D. Thomas, deputy clerk, were also pre- sent. The proceedings were conducted in pri- vate. BAPTIST BAZAAR.—For some time past the members of the Welsh Baptist chapel have been busily engaged preparing for the holding of a bazaar at Llandudno Junction, with the object of liquidating the debt that remains on their place of worship. The committee, of which Mrs Rogers Jones is the energetic secretary, have now completed their arrangements for the hold- ing of the bazaar in a r.pacious marquee adjoin- ing the chapel grounds, on Tuesday and Wed- nesday next, and judging by the numerous use- ful and ornamental articles got together by the ladies, the event augu'fs well to prove a great success. Further particulars will be found in our advertisement columns. SUCCESSFUL CONCERT.—The annual tea party and concert was held at Preswylfa Welsh Weslevan chapel, on Wednesday, and proved an unqualified success. At the tea meeting the tables were presided over by the following ladies:—Mrs Morris, Frondeg: Mrs Jones, Car- trefle: Mrs D. Roberts, Rhoslan; Mrs W. Ro- berts, Bryntirion Mrs Roberts, Bodhyfryd Mrs Lloyd, Goleufod; Mrs Williams, Brynawel; Mrs Lee, Avallon-avenue and Mrs Hughes, Gwynfa. In the evening, Mr R." Edwards, Deganwv," pre- sided over a highly successful concert, which was largely attended. Miss Myfi Morris, Frondeg, proved an efficient accompanist. The concert was sustained by the following:—Miss Sally Jones Mr Andrew Jones, Master R. H. Jones Miss C. A. Roberts (Colwyn Bay), Mr D. Llew- elyn Davies (do.), Mr J. Evans, Miss Katie Jones (Ban?-or)? Ma.-3ter Lemis Williams, Miss E. RoberLg, Mr D. Roberts, Miss -C. A. Robei-t,,i, and a double quartet, under the conductorsbip of Mr David Roberts.

RHYL. GAS EXTENSIONS.—The work in connection with the laying of the gas imains into the parish otf Rhuddlan ifreni Rhyl boundary is making excellent progress, and it is stated that building development can be now looked forward to in that portion of the district. SAND-DRIFT. Already the residents are beginning to realise that the new pavilion and gardens will prove effective in the stopping of sand-drift. During the recent high winds there has been an entire absence of drift-sand on the West Promenade, and aidie streets.

LLANDUDNO. FORTHCOMING AUCTION SALES. BY Mn T. W. GRIFFITH. September 24th.—Sunny Hill, Bryn-y-Bia-xoad— Household Furniture. September 25th.-At Marine Hotel-Properties, Bangor House, Church Walks, and two Cottages in Warehouee-street. September 25th.-At Marine Hotel—Properties,. No. 1, South Parade, Stella, and Bronwen- don, situated in Church-walks. September 28th.-Augusta House, Augusta- It-flousehc!.d F ,t rce urniture. October 2nd.—At Station Hotel, Llandudno I Junction—Properties, Eleven Houses in Pen- rhos and Osborne-terraces. I October 5th and 6th.—Stud ley House, Vaughan- street—Household Furniture. BY MR F. J. SARSON. September 24th and 25th.—Ilerschell House, South Pairado—Household Furniture. BY MR A. J. OLDMAN. September 28t.h —Plas Gwynant, Deganwy— H o u s e.l) old F u rn i fur e • BY MR MATHEW RYAN. I September 17th.—Garreglvvyd, Gloddaeth-street Household Furniture. Full particulars of these sales appear in our advertisement columns. NEW WESLEYAN CHAPEL. The new Welsh Wesleyan Chapel in course of erection, on the site of the old balidingi in Lloyd-strcet, is, f.t near' i,,g coziip?letion. -ie Sli-INE AND RAIN.-TI aliiount of SUN, si,rL,3h'ne rc-cerded at Ela.,idt-?dno during the weeri ending September 20th was 20 hours and 42 minutes. The rainfall was 1.05 inches. PROMENADE LIGHTING.—Mr William Tiic-mis had given notice tihat at the next meet- ing ctf the Llandudno Urban District Council he will move that the Promenade be illuminated from end to end with incandescent gas mantles, instead cf with the present electric arc lamps. IMPORTANT SALE—As will be seen on reference to' our advertisement columns, Messrs Blackwall, Hayes and Co-, Lianrwst and Llan- dudno Junction, will conduct the sale o.f the Llandudno Coaching and Carriage Company s coaching teams at the Coaching Stables, Llan- dudno, on Monday next. This will give an ex- ceptional opportunity for buyers, for the ani- mals offered a.re an excellent lot. LABOUR MEETING.—Under the auspices of the Independent Labour Party a public meeting was held in the Town Hall. on Wednesday even- ing, which was addressed by Mr James Parker. M.P., and Mi- F. H. Rose, of the Amalgamated Society of Engineers, of Manchester. Dr. E. S. Goody presided over a fair attendance. CLERICAL APPOINTMENT.—Tho vaoant curacy at Liandudno is about to be filled by the Rev. T. A. Morgan Jones, L. D., off St. David's College, Lampeter, who was ordained by the Bishop of St. Asaph, acting for the Bishop of Bangor, on Sunday at St. Asaph Cathe- dral. For this curacy the Rector of Llandudno received a large number of applica- tions from clergy from America, Canada, England, and Wales. THE GREED OF GOLD" is the title of a drama which has been attracting large audiences to the Prince's Theatre for the first three nights of this iv 'k. The ?)lay is weA 1?roduced by Mr e'c T. Morton Powell's company, which includes a strong caste of talented artistes, who do full jus- '5 Of tce to their r)arts. Th,,? rlav, wh?.eh I' excitement throughout, is both well staged and acted. For the remainder of the week our old friend "The Private Secretary" will be the at- traction at this theatre. THEFT OF POTATOES.—Another theft of potatoes has been discovered at Penrhynside, whew? the farmers have recently been sustain- ing considerable loss. The defendant this time was "Thomas Williams, a labourer, residing at Rhos ViewT, Penrhynside. Dr. Dalton and Mr J. Adey Wells were on the Bench when the ease was heard at the Polios Court, and In- spector Owen prosecuted- He charged the ac- cused with the theft of a quantity of potatoes, valued at half-a-crown, from Mr William Cragg's farm, Bryn Euryn, on August 20th. Evidence was given by Mr William Cragg and P-C. Wil- liams (41). Defendant, who pleaded guilty, was committed to one month's imprisonment with hard labour. NEW LIBERAL CLUB — The Llandudno Liberal Association Executive met on Friday nigiht, Mr H. WciedhaJl, the president, in the chair, and received with applause the intimation that the Sub-committee who had dealt with the quest'on or club premises had concluded, an agreement for the purchase of the premises formerly occupied by Lloyd's Bank. The build- ing which is situated in Mcstyn-street, near the om,ner of Gloddaeth-street, cost nearly £ 400 originally. Several hundred pounds i-d sthe cost of the building and furnishing are already promised, a»s the result of an effort made by Dr. Spinther James. It was decided to. allocate a loom in the budding to the Wosnen's Liberal Asscciation, who were also requested to elect representatives on the Men's Asscciation. The President and the hon. secretary (Mr Robert Retorts) were elected representatives of the Asscciation at the Welsh National Convention to be held at Swansea en Thursday. October 1. SATURDAY'S FOOTBALL.—On Saturday, Llandudno Amateurs F.C. will open their League ii'tig Colwyn B.?iy in -A?aroh of sea.son by vi,,i 1 points. The following team will represent Llan- dudnOi :-Mach, goal; J. H. Jones and J. H. Davies, backs; Harold Pearson (capt.), Geo. Davies and Jacob Williams, half-backs; D. F. Griffiths, D. Davies, J. E. Williams, Brookes- Evans and Jimmy Williams, forwards. THE Y.M.C.A.—The affairs of the local branch ctf this Ass-cciation are causing' some anxiety owing to the falling off in membership. A general meeting of the members and sub- scribers is to be held shortly to consider the position. SOME HIGH PRICES.—During the course of his three days' sale at Garrcglwyd, last week, MT Matthew Ryan realised exceptionally; high prices, these including bedroom suits, from J312 to £ 50; bedsteads, JB7 to CI5; hair mattresses, JE2 to E3; sideboards, E13 to £ 26; dining-room suites, £ 10 to JB22; piano (Collard and Collard cottage), £ 41: drawing-room cabi.nets, from £ 16s ICte; paintings, 2gs to 8gfc; water-colours, 2gs to 8gs. GOGARTII FRIENDLY SOCIETY.—The quarterly meeting of the above was held in the Town Hall on Friday evening, presided over by Mr John Roberts, Bryn Celyn. The balance- sh-eet was read by the secretary, Mr J. R. Evans, Recdh Grove, sihowing that as the result of the quarter's working a rabnc-e of £ 99 7s 7bd is to be added to the dividend account, whioh new stands at £ 275. The amount of sick pay was reported to have been exceptionally heavy, being already equal to the amount paid during the whole of last year. On the iiio-ticn of the Ohairma-n. a vote of condolence was passed witih the widow olf the late Mr John Williams. Norton, an old member of the Soeietv, who had passed away during the quarter. The Society is now the strongest in the town, and numbers clcse on four hundred members. DEATH OF A TRADESMAN. After a protracted illness Mr J. R. Williams, of 10. St. George1's-cresoent, passed away on Sunday afternoon, at the Royal Infirmary, .Liv- erpool, and the news otf his de-ath was received at Llandudno with the deepest sorrow. De- ceased, who was only 33 years of age, had been in business in Lloyd-street as a draper for the past six or seven years. He was a native oil this town, and was a member of tihe Ty Isa family. He was a cousin of Councillor Robert Roberts, J.P., and Mr John Roberts (Bryn Celyn). Mr Williams was a faithful member of the Tabernacle Welsh Baptist Chapel, and had been secretary ctf the Sunday School for many years. The funeral tcck place on Wednesday after- ,no n, when a large number of friends and re- latives attended!. The officiating' ministers were the Revs. David Davies and II. Bryn Davies. An impressive service was conducted at the I house, after which the cortege proceeded to the St. Tudno's Cemotcry, where the interment took place. The chief mourners were deceased's brother, Mr James Williams, Tv: Isa-road, and numerous cousins a.nd other relatives of th-o deceased. HARVEST FESTIVAL SERVICES. On Wednesday evening the harvest thanks giving service was held at St. Paul's Ch-oicli, Oraigy-don. The church had been beautifully decorated for the occasion by Mr Gar rat t, Mr Noiirie, Mrs Greenalls, Mra Davies, Miss King, Miss Winter, Mrs Williams, MIsa Backhouse, ,?l rs lltwthk?,rnc-, mrl Alcody, Mrs Dearden, Mrs I Jennings, Miss Holland, Miss Planck, and Mr Brown. Councillor Henry Wilson also assisted in the decorations, and kindly supplied most of the beautiful things displayed. The Rev. T. Redfern, M.A., rectoir of Denbigh, preached an appropriate sermon. The choir gave a fine rendering of "The Wilderness" (Goss), "Ma.r- tin" in D, "Nunc Diimittis," and the "Magni" ficat." Mr L. H. Summerfield presided at the organ with his usuial ability. At the St. Beuno's Mission Rcom, on the Great Orme, a. Welsh ser- vice was held on Wednesday evening*, when a large congregation attended. The church had been beautifully decorated for the occasion by lady members of the Mission. The preacher was the Rev. R. Jones, Heneglwys.

LLANRWST. SUNDAY SERVICES. The following will officiate at the different places of worship next Sunday :— Parish Church: The Rev. J. Morgan and the Rev. D. C. Davies. St. Mary's Church: The Rev. D. C. Davies and the Rev. J. Morgan. Seio i (C.M.): The Rev. H. Rees Davies, Ban- gor. Scotland-street (C.M.): The Rev. M. W. Rich- ards, Bangor. Tabernacle (C.): 1C am, the Rev. W. Cynwyd Williams. Ebenezer (C.): The Rev. W. Williams, Colwyn Bay. Horeb (W.): The Rev. W. Lloyd Davies. Penuel (B.): Prayer meeting. English Weslevao Church: The Rev. J. A. Laine, M.A. Roman Catholic ..(Cambrc.-Breton Mission): Holy Communion at 8.30 a.m., Parochial Mass at 11 a.m., and Welsh Devotions at 6.30 p.m.— Father Trebaol, O.M.I. OUR LOCAL REPRESENTATIVE is Mr Chambers, to whom all communications should be addressed, and who Mil] also receive orders for the "North Wales Chronicle/' FRESH DAILY, cod, hake, rcok salmon, soles, plaice, crabs, oysters, shrimps, and every variety of fresh and cured fish.-F. G. Parry, 35, Station-road, Lianrwst.—Advt- PREPARE FOR THE HARVEST by pur- chasing the best harvesting implements at the most moderate prices from E. Lloyd Jones, iron- monger and implement merchant, Lianrwst.— Advt. A MINISTER'S VIEW OF FOOTBALL — On Sunday evening, the Rev. R. Rowlands, preaching at Seion Chapel, in referring to the growing neglcct of Divine service by tne rising generation, said ihe did not object to football as a recreation if kept within the bounds of moderation, but this had been overstepped, and hundreds of excitable men and vcuths every Saturday gathered in some enclosuie to witness a foo-tbail mlateh, inebriated by their environ- ments to such an extent that their minds and thoughts were eliminated to any other subjcct. These men on Sunday morning instead of at- tending Divine service lounging in their beds and paused their favourite "Football Editicn." With the privileges enjoyed by our youths they ought to be in a position to be influenced by somiotiiiing more substantial than to watch a group of men kicking an inflated ball ex to read f'ootba-il literature. EISTEDFOD COMMITTEE.—Tl«ie Rev. Cynwyd Williams, on Monday evening, presided at a general meeting of the Eisteddf-o-d Com- mittee. The programme for the next Eistedd- fod was submitted and adopted, with slight al- terations. It is expected that the list of sub- jects will be issued -at an early date. PRESENTATION.—At the National Schools, en Friday, Miss Ruby Edwards was presented with a dressing case and leather hand-bag on the cccasien of !her leaving the schcol for St. Mary's College, Bangor, to undergo two years' training as a teacher. The presentation was made on behalf of the staff and children by Mr Thomas, the headmaster, who reviewed Misc Edwards' scholastic career, and expressed the hope that her career at the collego would be just as successful. APPOINTMENT.—Miss Anna Jones, former- ly a pupil teacher at the National School, and la.tely a student at Bangor University College, has been appointed certificated assistant mistress at the Rhos N.P. School, Wrexham, and will shortly commence her duties. IIOREB LITERARY SOCIETY.—The Rev. T. C. Roberts, on Friday evening, presided at the annual meeting of this Society. The fol- ing year: ?vk-ing (),ffic' a.Is we.T-.o fo,, the ensu? President, Rev. T. C. Roberts; vice-presidents, Messrs John Roberts and Owen Foulkes; sccre- t-ai-v, Mr Thomas Hughes; treasurer, Mr W. H. Roberts. MR T. II. WYNN WILLIAMS, Metropolitan Bank, has joined the Denbighshire Yeomanry. A SWARM OF BEES.—A rather exciting scene was witnessed near the entrance to Scot- land-street, on Saturday A swarm of bees alighted near the back door of Liverpool House, and a number of children made a combined at- tack upon the bees with their hats, coats, and sticks, with the result that the pavement was soon thickly covered with the slain. The at- tackers evidently did not escape Scot free, as many a shriek of anguish proved, but the bees were finally dispersed, with the result that they have been a source of great nuisance to Denbigh- street shopkeepers ever since. RECENT INQUEST.—At the inquest, held by Dr. J. R. Hughes, Coroner for West Den- bighshire, on the 5:h inst., touching the death of a Festiniog commercial traveller, Mr Phillips, solicitor, p-rot-erted against the delay which he alleged had taken place in holding the inquest. We are informed by the Coroner's clerk that the Coroner obtained from the Post Office a certified copy of the telegram des- patched by him, which confirms his statement at the time that the hou.r mentioned in the tele- gram was 12 o'clock noon. REVISION COURT. The Hon. E. C. Grosvenor sat at the Justices' Room, Llanrwst, on Tuesday, to examtine the list of voters for the parishes of Llanrwst (urban and rural), Fghvysbneh, Glan Conway, Llangernyw, and Gwythcrin. Mr Mott, assisted by Mr Alberr Hughc", represented the Conservatives, while Col. Sandbach watched the interests of Gwy- thcrin. The Liberals were represented by Mr Gwilym Parry, assisted by Mr T. R. Jones. A few chums and objections we.re dealt with, the business being mainly formal. FOOTBALL. The match between the Al- bions and the ialyeafn team, arranged for Saturdav, has been cancelled. PREACHING MEETING. — Tire annual preaching meeting commenced at Taberna 1, Congregational Chapel last night, and will b- oontinued to-day. The officiating mmi-ters axe Revs. H. Elvet Lewis, M.A-, London, and Peter Price, B.A.. Dowlais. YOUNG HELPERS' LEAGUE.—Mrs fIuw Williams presided at a committee in connec.ion with the League at Penuel Schoolroom on Tuesda." evening, when it was decided to ac. cept the offer of Mrs Andrews, of St. Asaph, to deliver a lecture next month in aid of the funds of the League. CAEGRAIG MART. Messrs Blackwall, ll:)--e ?o., a successful sale of ?; and k ort,ttle ai)d sheel-,? t,, th-? mart on Tuesday. Cross-bred ewe lambs were sold at prices rang- ing up to 17J god: fat ewes, 27s 6d; ranxs, 30s; fat lambs, 25s: 250 store mountain lambs found a ready sale at prices ranging from 7s to lis 3d: cows in calves, £ 14 17s 6d; heifers in 1 6(1; year] ng, b?,illoclis and lieifers,. Ell ?l?? E5 103.

LLANFAIRFECHAN. THE QUEEN'S HOTEL. At the Bangor Petty Sessions, on Tuesday, Mr Rumsey Wil- liams applied for the temporary transfer of the Queen's Hotel, Llanfairfechan, from Mr Butter- field to Miss Annie Hughes, manageress of the Dinorben Arms Hotel, Amlwch, and of the Queen's Hydro. Hotel, Blackpool. The applica- tion was granted. DRUNKENNESS.—At Bangor Police Court, on Tuesday, P.C. Williams (69) summoned J. H. Williams. Ty'nyrardd, for being drunk and dis- orderly. Defendant was fined 15s and costs. SHEEP-DIPPING.-The farmers of Llanfair- fechan and Aber are very busy this week with sheep-dipping. A new dip has been provided at Aber, and hundreds of sheep have been im- mersed. ENGLISH SERVICES-The English services for the benefit of visitors will be as follows next Sun(!tv :-Congregational Chapel, the Rev. D. G. Davies, B.A., Bangor; English Presbyterian Church, penmaenmawr-road, the Rev. J. Row- lands, Maenan; English Wesleyan Chapel, Mr J. Edwards, Carnarvon. ANNUAL OUTINGS.—The members of the Welsh Church choir, last, week, had a drive to Carnarvon, where a splendid dinner was par- taken of at the Prince of Wales Hotei. After dining, the company were entertained by Mr Peter Williams and Mr J. Roberts (Ap Cenin), with songs .and recitations respectively. The Rector (the Rev. F. P. Watkin Davies) and Mrs North, who, with her accustomed generosity, bore the expense of the outing, were also pre- sent. On Saturday, the Welsh and English Church Sunday School members went to Llan- dudno for their annual trip, and the Rector had provided tea at home to those members who were unable to accompany them, for which he was heartily .thanked. The members of the Horeb (C.M.) chapel had their outing on Satur- day, Holyhead being the rendezvous. WEDDIN S. On Tuesda.v at t.le Horeb c (C,M.) chal)el, Mis,,3 Soi)hia D,)I-?ies.. daughter of the late Mr Daniel Davies, Hafod Fadog, was married to Mr Harold Williams, London. The Rev. W. Mathews, pastor, officiated, and the wedding breakfast was held at Bodafon. The honeymoon will be spent in London. On Wed- nesday, at the Parish Church, Miss Catherine Jones Evans, daughter of Mr Henry Evans, parish clerk, was married to Mr William Ro- berts, Penmaenmawr.

MOLD. CRUELTY TO A HORSE. At the Petty Sessions, on Monday, George Reeve, the driver of one of the Buckley 'buses, was summoned by the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals for working a horse in an unfit state; and Fred Hughes, who acts on behalf ui his mother, the owner of the Buckley 'buses, was summoned for allowing the horse to be so worked. Evidence was given by Inspector Fryer, R.S.P.C.A., of Wrexham, and Police-Sergeant Jones, of Mold, that the horse was lame and quite unfit for work. Mr W. H. Churton, of Chester, appeared for the defence. The Bench fined H ughcs £1 and costs, and Reeve 5s and costs.

PENRHYNSIDE. PERSONAL.—The Rev. W. R. Lewis, who, two years ago, was minister of the Welsh Bap- tist chapel, Penrhynside, is spending a short holi- day in the district. Mr Lewii is now pastor of Geili and Carmel, in Pembrokeshire. CHILDREN'S UNITED SINGING FESTI- VAL.—Rehearsals in preparation for the Llan- dudno and Penrhynside Children's United Sing- ing Festival, to be held in May, at Llandudno, have been commenced in the village. PREACHING.—On Sunday, the pulpit of the Welsh Baptist chapel was occupied in the morn- ing bv the Rev. J. Griffitli?? Bangor Ba.i ti ) I'St College, who 'IS shortlv to ?-e ordaine(i at, l,lan- c-Ily, and in the even' ng by tile Rev. W. Trevor Jones, of Llanelly, who was previously pastor of the Glanwvdden Baptist church. DEPARTURE OF MR AND MRS SHIELDS.At the close of the service on Sun- day evening, at the Church Mission, Mr LI. A. C. Evans referred to the departure of Mr and Mrs Shields and family, Mount Pleasant. Mr Shields served for the past twelve months as choirmaster, and Mrs Shields as Sunday School teacher. They left on Monday for Bagillt., where they will now take up their residence. CONCERT.—In aid of the Welsh Congrega- tional chapel funds, a concert was held at the chapel on Wednesday evening. Mr Robert Owen, Llandudno, presided, and an enjoyable r)i-o.oraiii.rne was coi-?ti?i-,u-ed t,) by L4oa' ie james, R.A.M., L,iido'n; iNl-ss Plilvilis P. Hughes, Denbigh; Miss Higginbottom, Llan- dudno; and Mr Llewelyn Jones, Colwyn Bay. and others. Mr Roland Williams, Bodysgalle», was the Pecon?I)aiiist. -iss Lciii 'Vi. Jaines w," a,ecorded a hearty ?iic-i-e be'l' iiian- a-iiciig the eud It-nee w?o had known her whe'n she resided at Pcnrhynside before gaining fame as a vocalist.

PENTREVOELAS. SALE OF CATTLE. Messrs Rolorf and Rogers Jones held their third annual saJe of cattle and sheep at Vcelas Hall Home Farm, on '1 hursday. There was a large attendance, and the bidding was brisk, l'tiree pure-Lred owe lambs were sold at 258 each, pedigree ewes 35s and 28s, ram Iambs up to 35s, one poeigree shearling ram 52s 6d. Eighty four-' ear-old mountain breeding ewes went up to 18s, and ^0 four-year-old mountain wethers made up to 18s 9d. A pedigree heifer wns sold for £ 18. and a Welsh pedigree bull fetched £ 15 155. Fat calves realised up to JB4, fat bullocks from E15 to £ 17, and fat pedigree yearling bullocks up^to £ 15. Twenty-eight strong two-yar-old bullocks averaged £ 12, 19 yearling bullocks from "7 15s to Lll. and three-year-old in-calf lelfer;, up to £ 10 15s. .EIRE AT A FARMYARD.—Soon after mid- night on 1 hursday a messenger arrived at Lian- rwst from Pentrevoelas-a distance of nearly eleven miles—to summon the fire brigade to Tajynymaes Farm, where a large haystack was on fire. The firemen assembled quickly under Captain T. R. Jones, and in about 30 minutes the steamer, pulled by two strong horses, was dashing along on its way to the scene of con- flagration, arriving there about two a.m. The stack was then enveloped in flames, which were discernable for many miles round. The firemen kept pouring volumes of water on the burning pile until about four a.m., when the fire was reduced to a smouldering mass which was ulti- mately entirely put out. The out-buildings, which were situated in close proximity to the burning stack, received the close attention of the firemen, and were kept free from the fire. It is estimated that about 70 tons of hay was destroyed, representing a loss of about L250, which is partly covered by insurance. Mr Ro- berts, the tenant of the farm, thanked Mr Jones and the firemen for their valuable sen ices.

PENMAENMAWR. R. G. OWEN, F.S.M.C., Certified Optician, Uanrvfct At Compton House, Conway, first b'r' lav in the month.—Advt. PERSONAL. The Rev- W. I-I. Hugh s, son of Mr Hughes, the local stationmaster, lias de.paj-ted for Aux-i'ic-a. JERUSALEM CHAPEL.—The above chapel win be re-opened on Sunday next, after under- going renovation. SECTION SHOOT.—A section shoot toL: on the rifle -alize or, ?'-atu-rki-av, t.he four se,-t'ons of the local 'feri;torial B.-i- P.-a,de. S,-etioi' tivo v,-??re ,u,-cca:,f,il in -in(i sect'<)n 't Io,,Ir c, t, ii,d -ection ttir e were third, and section one were last. A com- pany shoot is to take place next Saturday. ORGAN RECITAL. — There was a large congregation present at the St. Seirioi's Church on Wednesday evening, when Mr G. II. Daven- port, the organist. gave another c,f his weekly organ rccitals. An enjoyable programme wal presented. THE MALE VOICE CHOIR.—On Saturday this choir proceeded to Blackburn to fulfil an engagement. IThey spent a most enjoyable time in the town, and returned on Monday morning. They were accompanied by the popu- lar local bass, Mr Tom Jones, who, after spending Saturday at Blackburn, proceeded tv London, where he is to undertake a course of studies at tho R.A.M. OLD AGE PENSIONS.-At a meeting of the committee, held at, the Council Offices, on Wed nesday the treasurer submitted Iris balance sheet c., concert held on the 5th inst., showing a balance in hand of J621 8: 2d.

ST. ASAPH. CATHEDRAL SERVICES. Thursday (September 24th). 11.30: Service, Turle in D. anthem 462, "Thou visitest the earth" (Greene). Saturday (September 25th). 3.15 Service, Nares in F. anthem 215, "I will love Thee, 0 Lord" (J. Clarke). Daily Matins, 8.15; evensong, 3.15. IIolv Days and Saints' Days: Celebration of Holy Communion, 8.15 a.m. 15th Sunday after Trinity (September 27th). 8.15: Holy Communion. 11: Matins; service, Hopkins in A.; anthem 82, O Lord, my God" (Nares); litany; hymns, 279 and 193: preacher, the Canon in Residence. 3.30: Service, Tallis in the Dorian mode; an- them 1767, "Hear my words" (C. H. Parry). 6.15: Hymns, 369, 368, 259, and 2C; preacher, Vicar D. C. Owen. Collection: Denbigh Infirmary. FISHING.-The recent heavv rains have sent tne fish up the river, and it has been, observed that near the weir they are in large quanti- ties. THE HARVEST.—Special pravers for fine weather are being offered in the churches. There is a large quantity of com still out.

TREFRIW. VOTES OF SYMPATHY.—On Sunday even- ing, at Penuel C.M. Chapel, on the motion of Mr R. Roberts, School House, seconded bv Mr R. 1. Ellis, a vote of sympathy was pa.ssed with the following members, who are ill:—Mr Price Jones. Ohapel House; Mr D. Jones, Gomel- Mrs Evans, Ty Chwith; and Mrs Williams! Forge. THE SCHOOL.—The members of the County Building Committee, accompanied by the Chairman, Col. Darbishire, Mr D- P. Williams, chairman of tho Education Committee: and Mr L. G. Roberts, Chief Inspector, on Monday in- spected the school premises, which have recent- ,,one ren<)vati ir Iv iincl<-i- 'on, ai-id PxpreFpod t?,.ei s';)tl-,?ifact-icii at the -rl? isi-'ed. LIBRARY COMMUTES.—^The ltcv. Henry Joner. presided at a meeting of this committee on Monday. The financial position of the in- sta-bution was discussed, with the result that it was resolved to promote an entertainment in aid of the funds.

RHYL AND CHESTER MERCHANT'S AFf AIRS.—Last Wednesday a meeting of the creditors of James Jaoobia Kennedy, of 7, Mor- ley-noad, Rh-yl, and for two years carrying on business as erg and butter merchant at 7, Grange-dead and Prince's-a-venue, City-road, Chester. was held at the Official Receiver's Office Eastg'ate-row. Debtor, who attributed his failure to losses on perishable goods, illness to his family and heavy expenses, returned his liabilities at JE552 10s 6d and his .assets ,nil. His affairs were left in the hands of the Official Re- ceiver. The death is announced of Mabel Countebs Russell, and Mrs Macreadv, widow of the famous actor. The forest fires in the United States are still raging. General Sir Arnold Kernball. a distinguished Indian soldier; Sir Edward Noel Walker, for- merly Governor of Ceylon; ajid Sir Nigel KingE- cote, Paymaster to the King's Forces, are dead. The Speaker has been presented with the freedom of Carlisle. Great Britain and Germany have concluded an agreement to combat sleeping sickness in Africa.

KIRBY & NICHOLSON, Ltd., ro, St. Ann 's Square, MANCHESTER, COSTUMIERS, FURRIERS, MILLINERS. SPECIAL SHOW OF NOVELTIES AT HOTEL METROPOLE, == = ———— THE COLWYN BAY, On Tuesday and Wednesday, October 6th and 7th. SMART TAILOR, MAD E COSTUMES FROM 5 2 6, FfdEZE AND TWEED COATS FOR MOTORING, DRIVING, etc., from 35 DELAINE, NET and SILK BLOUSES. MOIRETTE and SILK UNDERSKIRTS. TWEED AND CLOTH SKIRTS for GOLFING, WALKING, etc., at 21, I HIGH CLASS DRESSMAKING AT MODERATE PRICES. LEGA.- NOTICES. MARTHA JEMIMA KING, DECEASED. OTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, i)irsuant tc N the Act of Parlianient 22 and'25 N'ic. C. 35, that all persons having any Claims or De- mands against the Estate of Martha Jemima King, late of Rhiwlas Villa, Trefriw, in the County of Carnarvon, Spinster, deceased (who died on the 26th day of December, 1907, and whose Will was proved by me, the undersigned Executor therein named, on the 26th day of February, 1908, in the Bangor District Registry of the Probate Division of the High Coyrt of Justice), are hereby required to end particulars in writing of their Debts or Claims to me, on or before the 30th day of October, 1908, as after that day I shall proceed to distribute the Assets of the said Testatrix amongst the parties en- to l? titled thereto, hiti- 'r ,? regard or,]- iie Clair?is w :Il '-iei of hi, I shal'? t? have had Notice; and I shall not be liable for the Assets, or any part thc-reof so d?* I 'L I -a+ed to any person of whose Debt or Claim I shali not then have had No- tice. Dated this 17th day of September, 1908. W. G. OWEN, Metropolitan Bank, Lianrwst.

Welsh Coast Tide Tables. COLWYN BAY AND LLANDUDNO. Morning Evening Time. Height. Time. Height. Thursday, Fept. 24th 10.26. 15.10 10.43. 17.6 Fri.Iav, Sept. 25th 10.67 16.10 11.13 IS.4 Saturday. Sept. 26th 11.28 17.6 11.41 18.0 Sunday, Sept. 27th 11.57 18.0 — — MJonday, Sept. 28th 12.12 18.10 12.27 17.9 Tuesday, Sppt. 29tii 12.40 1S.5 12.57. 17.0 Wednesday, Sept..30th 1.14 17.2 1.29 16.3

RHYL. Morning Evening- Time. Height. Time. Height. Thursday, Sept. 24th 10.28 15.10 10.45 17.6 Friduv. Sept. 25th 10.59 16.10 11.15 18.4 Saturday. Sept. 26th 11.30 17.6 11.43 19.0 Sunday, Sept. 217th 11.59. 18.0 Monday, Sept. 2rth 12.13 IS.10 12.27. 17.9 Tuesday, Sept. 29th 12.42 1* 5 12.59 17.0 Wednesday, Sept. 30th 1.16 17.2 1.31 16.3

Lighting-up Time. Thursday, Sept. 24:h 6.54 Friday, S"pt. 25th 6.52 Saturday, t-ept. 26th 6.49

North Wales Fairs. Sept. Uth.-Pwl!heli. Llanfyl:in. ept. 25th. Criccieth, Penmnrfa, Meifod. Sfpt. 2 Festini g, Liziidloes.

English and Welsh Markets. CATTLE. WREXHAM, Monday.—At this market to-day there was a fairly good supply of stock, and business was of a brisk description. Beef made from 7d to 7id per lb mutton 8d to 8jd lamb 8d to 8Jd veal 7^d to Slid pork pigs 9s to 9s Gd per score "bia and baccn pgs 8s to 8s 6d per score lbs. LIVERPOOL, M iiiday.—There were a few more cat- :le in market to-day. Demand slow and prices gener- ally lower, with the exception of a few prime cattle, which made the top quotation. Sheep supply lees than on Monday last. This, however, does net "beneficially influence the trade, which was unusually -low. Small finished sheep barely maintained late prices; strong and rough sorts much lower. Lambs a very bad trade and although sellers conceded a further reduction in prices a clearance cjuld not be made, and prices were so irrigular as to l-e scarcely quotable. Prices: Beef to 4id mutton 7 f d to 5d per lb. At market; — 1,309 cattle and 9,779 sheep. SALFOKD, -Owing to the late arrival of staclr little business was done up to noon. Choice small cattle 64d. good bullocks and heifers 6d to Gid, middling cattle and gcod young cows Sid to 5jd, rough cattle 5d. Sheep and lambs Trade ruled very slow, and prices were against sellers ehoicemaIl sheep 8d, heavy 7d to 7Jd, small Irish 7d to 7d, heavy Gd to 6^d, ewes 5|d to 6d, lamb? 6Jd to 7^d, calves 5^d to 7|d per I'D. On offer Cattle 1.990 (decrease 33, sheep i0,623 (increase 1.5191, calves 131, and pigs 29. BIRMINGHAM, Tuesday.—Short supply and poor de- mand at lower quotations. Best Hereforde 6Jd, short- horns 6d to 6icl, bulls and cows 4d to d, Wether sheep 7Jd to 8d, ewes and rams 5 to 6Jd, lambs 71d to 8d per lb. Tigs a moderate supply, and a fair trade; bacons 9s lCid, cutters 9s 9d," porkets 10s, sows 7s 6d per score. BUTTER. CORK, MiDn day. -Small supply, active demand, un- altered prices. Qu,Cat iorw -Fimts 103s; seconds 102s; Superfine 103s; choice boxes 1056; freh A. 105s; ditto B. 102s, HAY AND STRAW. MANCHESTER. Monday.-Hav 4d to 4jd clover tid to hid straw, wheat, 2d per stone. WOOL. BRADFORD, Monday.—Pending the opening of the London sales the market is quiet. No serious fall in values is, however, expected. Merinoes here are very steady 60's at Is lOAd. In crostbreds, both 40's and ">0's, there is some weakness 40's are a fraction be- low lOd. In English wools prices in the country are, if anvUiing, dearer than in Bradford. MEAT, BUTTER. AND EGGS. BANGOR, Friday.—Fresh butter Is Id to Is 2d per lb fresh eggs 14 to 16 Is Irish, Danish, and Canadian butters Is to Is 3d beef 8d to 10J mutton sd to 10d iamb 8d to lid veal d to lOd pork itd to lOd Ham 7id to lOd bacon 7td to lOd fat pigs 4d potatoes 121bs 6d carrots Id per ib; turnips Id; parsnips Id; ptas 3d per lb cabbages Id to 3d each cauliflowers id to4d each rhubarb 51bs 3d celery 3d to 4d per stick lettuce Id to lid each leeks Id per bunch cucumbers 2d to 4d each vegetable marrows 3d to 6d grapes (English) Is to Is 6d do.. Foreign 4d to 6d mellons 4d to fed tomatoes 6d to 8d plums 2d t<j 6d apples ld to 6d pears 3d to 6d chickens 5s per ,3 is 9d ducL-Iiiigs 2L? 9d to 3., hares Is ,o,iple f(jwl, l,d to 3s mbbits 6d W 9d ea,h pigeons 19 4d eac' per brace partridges 5s per brace wild ducks 2s 5d lzs 6d yei- lb; turbot Is 2(l brill Is pcr brace; s Ict?? halibut 9d ](-aii?,n so!es 9d plaic?e 3d Lo 6d whitang 4d to 6d dabs 4d gurnets 3d hake 4d mackerel 3d to ód; skate 4d cod 3d to Gd haddocks 4d lob- sters Is 3d each white bait bd per pint; shrimps 5d prr pint. LLANGEFNI, Thursday.—Butter Is per Ib; eggs Id ea; h beef 6d to bd mutton 7d to 9d lamb lOd to 9d veal 7d to 8d pork 6d to 8d fat pigs 4d per lb potatoes 3s 6d to 4s per ewt. fowls Is 3d to Is 6d each docks 2s to 2s 3d each. PWLLHELI, Wednesday.—Butter lOtù per !b mut- ton 7d to lOd beef 8d tb lid pork 6d to 9d young pigs 13s to 17s each; fat pigs 3J per lb; ducklings 48 to 4s 6d per couple; f wis 2s per couple chickens as to 3s 8d per couple eggs 9s 6d per 120 potatoes 4a per 1121bs; apples 2d per lb.

Births, Marriages, and Deaths. BIRTHS. OWEN.—September 17th, at 76, Palace Court, London, W., the wife of O. Morgan Owen, of a son. MARRIAGES. JONES-WILLIAMS. On September 16th. at Glan Conway, by the Rev. R. Williams, M.A., J. E. Jones of North and South Wales Bank, Lianrwst, to Mary E. Williams, St. Donat's, Llangwstcnin, Oanway. EVANS—HILTON.—September 21st, at Christ Church, Prestatyn, by the Roy. D. Lester Jones, assisted by the Rev. A. Gray Jones Edward Junes, third eon of the late Richard Evans, Cross Foxes Hotel, Pres- tatyn,To Emmeline, daughter of William Hilton, Russel House, Prestatyn. ROBERTS—WILLIAMS.—On the 21st iftsf., at the Register Office, Bangor, in the presence of Mr D. Griffith Davies, Rpgistrar. John Roberts, of nwna Farm, Bodorgan. to Miss Maggie Williams, of Ty Gapel, Elim, Bodorgan. DEATHS. EDWARDS.—September 18th, suddenly, at Gell Gate, Corwen, Ellen, the belived wife of the late Evan Edwardp. Interment, at Bettws G.G., on Monday. I I f

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'I Nk i, cl. fcr gentleilian and lady. 9'tate lowest terriis tc "P. Y. "Pioneer" Office, Cri',wya Bay. 224?6p ANTED.. at Bc,3,s' Pre,?)aratoU Schocl, a W flandy ,Alan, to take charge of boot.?, etc. I Old soldier or sailor preferred. Apply to C. Banks, Arnold House, Llandduias. 22448p LIGHT EMPLOYMENT Wanted —sewing, renovating, etc; attend daily, if required. Aidi-e,s. "R. A. "Pioneer" Offices. COIWVD Bay. 2244 9p E'?-PECTABLE YOUNG NIAN en- R r)lovmpr, a.,3 Cl(-rk, or ros't-*on o,?,r -)ffi" small socuritv.Y. ,PioLeer c A?,'TEE), tllc)roughly -,ood Plain C, w c; 'c? be cxnerieric,ed; age 2?l: t o 3 0 w It 1170C S, P20 tc-Ic'22.Nlrs Johnson, Bryn-y-Bla-. Llan- dudno. 22451p FOR SALE, two Freehold Houses, close to Trams, centre of Tovrn; good site for Shops, large yards—Apply, "R. C. "Pioneer" Office, Coiwyn Bay. 22453p GOVERNESS requires Situation—morning, daily, or resident; eight years in large private schools excellent Testimonials; English, Mathematics, French, Drawing, Drill, etc. — "R. B. "Fic,TI0er" Office, Colwvn Bav. 22452p ?OUNG LADY'"(16.)'desires'Post in Dra.pcr'a J- Shop: some experience.—Apply, "R. D. "Pioneer" OfHccs, Co!wyn Bay. _22454p ir?ISENGAGED?Cook?General,Housed -'L? maids. Waitresses.—Mrs Hurst, 16, Bay View-road, Cohvyn Bay. 22456p ?<OOK GENERAL'Wanted, for October?to go ?-? to Eng]ar:d (Mid!and?); on)y 3 in famiiy; Housemaid kept; good references necessary.— Mrs Virming, Lyndhurst, RusseH-road, Rhyl. P_ FT?O LET, G?svenor-terrace, Bath-street, Rhyl, de&irame Residence, containing three Reception, four Bedrooms, usual Domestic Offices re-decorated and new Bathroom added to suit in.coming tenant. Rent ;630. Trrrnediate po?.ses ion.-?. Co I- s. 011*ver Georgc and ?So]' c,"t.oT- ('Iwvd-. -et, p :t, c Rflvl. 0 ?q SAI,F, BY PRIVATE TIREAT'?7, F ]?',NGLEFIFT,D, Pus,,c-11-road. Rhvi, a de- sirable Bijou Detached Residence; electric ligLt and mc-dern conveniences. Freehold.—For par- ticulars and Orders to View, amly, Oliver George and Co., Solicitors, Chvvd-street, Rhyl. p ON SALE, two Pony Spring Carts, Pony Gig, Light Pha°ton, two Sets Harness, cheap, owing to ill-health. — William Owen, Gadlys House, Mostvn-street, Llandudno. p END OF RHYL SEASON. ADSWO-R,-T-I' lend out large number.:? of WP]anos to V;sitors. These vvil', shortly be for Sale at great RMuct.]'ons. All the li-istru- are beinl- thorou,-Ii?v ,verbauled in our c own Workshop and in in 'annot be an' cases distinguished from new ones. Several Second- hand Pianos are included, as well as some Ameri- can Organs and Harmoniums. Complete Printed List reaxiy on September 30th. Any Instrument will be Sold on easy payments system, if de- sired. Carriage paid anywhere. If you would like a List, please send Post Card, at once. to Wadsworth's Music Rooms, Rhyl. p TENDERS. PAVILION AND GARDENS, RHYL THE Rhyl Urban District Council invite Tenders to Rent, the Two Refreshment Rooms—one in the Pavilion on the Ground Flour, and the one in the Gardens-for one year from the 31st March, 1909. Not licensed for the Sale of Spirituous Liquors. For particulars apply to the Town Surveyor. Tenders, endorsed Refreshment Rooms, to be delivered to the undersigned not later than Ten a.m., on MONDAY, 12th October. ARTHUR ROWLANDS, Council Offices, Clerk to the Council. Rhyl, September 14th, 1908. COACHING. COLWYN BAY. J. Fred Francis & Sons* COACHING TOURS TO THE WELSH HILLS, WATERFALLS AND LAKE DISTRICTS (Weather and other circumstances permitting). TIMES OF STARTING AND RETURNING. EARLY BOOKINGS.—In order to avoid the Coaches being delayed, Passengers are earnestly requested to Book early at the Coaching Oitice, "The Mews." Should weather or othet circumstances prevent the Coaches from going, the Fare will be returned. Tour No. 1.—The Grand Loop Tour. he Duke of York" leaves the Mews daily at 10 a.m. Arriving home at 6.30 p.m. Fare for the round, 10s; Box Seats, 28 extra. 56 miles. 3 teams. Tour No. 2.—Bettwsycoed. Coach leaves th« Mews at 10 a.m. Arriving home at 6.15 p.m. Fare, 7s; Box Seats, Is extra. 40 miles. Coach does not run unless sufficient Passengers booked. Tour No. 3.-Rhuddian Castle and the City qI St. Asaph. Coach leaves the Mews at 11 a.m. daily (Tuesdays and Saturdays excepted). Arriv- ing home at 5.15 P-M. Fare, 5s; Box Seats Is extra. 28 miles. Tour No. 4.—Penmaenmawr. Coach leaves the Mews daiiy at 2.30 p.m. Arriving home at 6.15. Fare, 4s, Box Seats, Is extra. 23 miles. Tour No. 5.—Tne Short Loop. Coach leaves the Mews daily at 2.30 p.m. Arriving home at 6.15. Fare, 4s; Box Seats. Is extra. 23 miles. Tour No. 6.—Bodnaiit Hall. Coach leaves the Mews at 2.30 p.m. (Tuesdays and Saturdays only). Arriving home at 6 p.m. Fare, 3s; Box Seats, Is extra. 16 miles. Tour No. 7.—Lianrwst and Gwydyr Castle. Coach leaves the Mews at 10 a.m. Arriving home at 6.15 p.m. Fare 5s; Bex Seats Is extra. 30 miles. Tour No. 8.-Rhydyfoel and Coed Coch. Coach leaves twice daily at 10.15 a.m. and 2.30 p.m. Arriving home at I p.m. and 5.30 p.m. lit: Fare, 3s 6d; Box Seats, Is extra. 20 miles. Gwrych Castle (Residence of the County of Dundenaid).-Tlie Proprietors have permiss_,n to drive through the Grounds upon payment of a small Fee. Days of Admission: Tuesdays and Fridays. ALL "TOURS RETURN IN AMPLE TIME FOR DINNER AT THE HOTELS. Seats may be booked with the Head Porter at any of the Hotels. Other short Coaching Tours are taken. Places and Times are written daily on the Notice Board at the Coaching Office, "The Mews." Any of the Coaches can be engaged privately at a day's No- tice. Large Parties catered for at Reduced Rates. For further Particulars, see J. Fred Francis and Sons' Coaching Guide and Coach Bills. Booking Offices :-THE MEWS, CONWAY. ROAD, COLWYN BAY (facing the N. and S. Wales Bank, and adjoining the Central Hotel), and VICTORIA PARK MEWS, CONWAY. ROAD. COLWYN BAY. 21421p Thel outbreak of fire at the Central Telephone Exchange in the Rue Louvre, Pai,iii, has caused ,I&mage estimated at 15,000,Q0C francs ( £ 600,000).