The Welsh Coast Pioneer and Review for North Cambria

ADVERTISING RATES. Advertisements intended for insertion in all Editions most be received by WEDNESDAY EVENING'S POST at Latest. Advertise- ment9 coming to hand afterwards may only appear in the later Editions. "SMALL" PREPAID ADVERTISEMENTS. Situations "Vacant or Wanted, Apartments to fee Let or Wanted, Miscellaneous Wants and Sales, Houees, Shops, Businesses, etc., to be Sold, Let, or Wanted, Partnerships Wanted or Offered, etc. One Threo Six Thirteen week. weeks. weeks, weeks. s. d. a. d. s. d. s. d. 18 words 1 0 2 0 3 9 70 30 „ 1 6 3 0 5 9 11 0 40 „ 2 0 4 0 7 9 15 0 50 „ 2 6 5 0 9 9 18 0 60 „ 2 9 5 6 10 6 20 0 In future all "small" advts. sent for insertion must be accompanied by postal order, or stamps if under the value of a shilling. The inconvenience of booking small amounts, and the subsequent expense of coilcct- ing the same, renders it ne- cessary that this rule should be strictly observed, otherwise insertion cannot be guaranteed. Per line. Parliamenta.ry Notices, Election Addresses, and Company Prospectuses 1/- Lcgal, Municipal, and Contract Notices 6d Property Sales 6d Furniture and Stock 4d Paragraphs. Series (Local) 6d Articles or Pars as News 6d Birihs and Deaths (per insertion) 1/- Marriages (per insertion) 2/5 Public Announcements (per inch) 2/6 Persons answering Advertisements are re- quested to note—Address, number only, at this .Office, means that application must be made by LETTER ONLY, Telephone No. 56 Colwyn Bay. All remittances to be made payable to J. S EDWARDS, and all business communications to be addressed to the Manage, "Pioneer" Office, iCohvyn Bay. MOTOR COATS. We have a Large Selection of STORMPROOF and absolutely RAINPROOF FRIEZES, Suitable for MOTORING, of which we are SOLE AGENTS AUTUMITITWINTER COSTUMES. Patterns sent Oil application, ALEXANDER BEE, LADIES' TAILOR, 10, PEPPER ST., CHESTER- u tb Welsb Coast Ploiieer.11 LARGEST CIRCULATION ON THE COAST. THE SALE OF THE Welsh Coast Pioneer Amounts to an average which, if tested, will show an EXCESS OF SEVERAL THOUSAND COPIES WEEKLY OVER ANY OTHER PENNY PAP,i Branch Offices: LLANDUDNO MOSTYN STREET LLANRWST WATLING STREET RHYL 29, HIGH STREET. ABERGELE CAX rON .HOUSE. London Representative MR. PERCY DAY. 74, FLEET STREET. w E BEG TO INFORM THE PUBLIC THAT IN FUTURE, OWING TO PRESSURE UPON OUR COLUMNS, ALL LISTS OF WEDDING PRESENTS WILL BE CHARGED FOR AT ADVERTISE- MENT RATES.

A PENSION POSSIBILITY. The story which comes from Kent of the marriage of four septuagenarians on the strength of the near approach of old age pensions suggests that the Act may have un- expected results in this direction. It seems that the aged couples have been living for I some years as neighbours in homes provided Z;, by the Ancient Order of Foresters, where each inmate has a room, with coal and light, and an allowance of 4s per week. They had had previous experience if mar- led life, and it was scarcely to be wondered at that they sometimes craved for com- panionship in their old age. According to the newspaper report, the wooing began four years ago, but they were too prudent "to marry in haste and repent at leasure," and so proceeded to take stock of the finan- cial situaton. Aand here a difficulty came in, for it appears that the A.O.F acts ypon the principle of the origirlit proposal of the Government and diminishes the pen- sion in the case of husband and wife. In- stead of twice four shillings, the allowance is curtailed to six shillings, and so it came to pass that these old people continued to enjoy their walks together, but instead of sacrificing two shillings a week decided to wait till they could afford to marry. And they were strengthened in their resolve by the encouraging circumstance that both parties in the State were more or less com- mitted to providing old age pensions. One can imagine how the chances of the pension scheme were discussed in the rural rambles oi these venerable couples firing the sum- awr months, and with what delight they welcomed the ultimate decision of the House oi Commons that the fuil ten shillings should be given to married couples whose circumstances qualified them for the pen- sion. And it needs no great effort of the imagination to picture them applying for pension forms, and, when they were fully satisfied that no disappointment awaited them, proceeding to discuss the weighty 4W £ stion of the date for the double mar- riage. Possibly at this stage there was a difference of opinion to overcome, for one can conceive that the two old ladies would counsel patience until the pension was -in actual fact, while the would-be bridegrooms would press them to name an early day. Here, however, we are in the realm of con- jecture, for the public are only permitted to know that the old people ultimately decided to brave a small financial loss until pension day arrives. But though the wooing and marriage of Heptuagenarians has both its humorous and pathetic side, the double wedding in Kent y serve to show that the Old Age Pensions Act is likely to be of practical service in the maintenance of home and family life. In not a few cases it will lead to marriages of convenience between persons in lowly sta- tions, but what is of greater importance it will often prevent the breaking up of the old home, or where this is not possible will se- cure for aged men and women a reasonable measure of consideration in the homes of their children or some kindly neighbour. Anyone aquainted with the homes of the poor will bear willing testimony to the spirit of helpfulness which is generally found, but hitherto ttern necessity has driven aged people without means either into the work- house or to become recipients of outdoor re- lief. And unfortunately, for some time to come, pensions will not be given to those who are receiving benefit under the Poor Law. But this disqualification will be only temporary, for whichever party may be in power in the course of the next two or three years will certainly remove so invidious a distinction. And it is gratifying to know that whatever differences of opinion have existed with regard to the new Act, Con- servatives and Liberals are agreed that it cannot be reversed. The problem for the future is the provision of pensions in cases of infirmity before the age limit of 70 is reached, and it is a hopeful sign that on this matter opinion is crystallising in favour of the insurance or contributary principle. The Conservative manifesto just issued strongly supports this view, and it will be remembered that during the pension debates Mr Lloyd George also gave it as his opinion that this would be the basis of future legisla- tion. Since then he has visited Germany, where such a system prevails, and has bf en confirmed in the conclusion he had already reached. But for the old folk of to-day the practical comfort of a pension is secured, and it may well be hoped that the small pro- vision which is made will keep many homes together and enable the aged poor to spend the remainder of their days under more' favourable conditions. And if it encourages some aged couples to join hands and journey down the hill together, who among our readers will find it in his heart to them nay ?

A PHILANTHROPISTS' OPPORTUNITY. For several years past the Colwyn Bay Urban District Council have been compelled to devote their winter sess'ons to construc- tive work. One after the other in quick suc- cession important schemes have been carried through to meet the endless demands of the rapidly-growing town. Amongst them were the construction of the expensive promenade and sewerage works, the purchase of the gasworks, the erection of the electric light .works, the purchase of the Pvvilycrochan Woods, the provision of Municipal Build- ings, and innumerable street and other im- provements, all of them absolutely essential to the progress of the town. In the mean- time about a quarter of a million of the rate- payers' money has been spent, but, apart from one o two unfotunate law uits in which they have been involved, the Council may congratulate themselves upon the fact that the expenditure has been well directed. Thanks mainly to the extraordinary manner in which the rateable value has been in- creasing, and also to the profits made on the sale of gas and electric current, all was ac- complished without charging an extra penny on the ratepayers till last year when an addi- tional fourpence in the £ was levied. Now, however, the Council's forward march has been arrested, at any rate for the present, in consequence of a lack of money. There is no hope, we are assured on the best authority, for a reduction in the present rate just yet, and to increase it would be suicidal. Moreover, the Council have been warned against allocating any of the profits from their trading concerns for the relief of the rates until they have provided adequate re- serve funds for them. The position is a particularly unfortunate one, because there are at least two more schemes which call for attention without delay, namely, the ac- quisition of a public recreation ground, and the erection of public baths. Under ordinary circumstances, perhaps, the former could be left in abeyance for a time, but Col- wyn Bay builders are devouring land at such a pace, that unless something is done at once every inch of suitable ground in the neighbourhood will be utilised for building purposes. As a matter of f-ct there is now only one plot of land in the whole district which is conveniently situated and other- wise adapted as a recreation ground. We refer to that lying between Colwyn Bay and Rhos-on-Sta. From every point of view this would serve the purpose admirably, and to lose it would be nothing short pf a disaster z to the community. The town is steadily and quickly spreading westward, and, unless prompt measures are taken to prevent it, this land must inevitably pass over to the builders. Were the Council in a position to do so, they would doubtless purchase the pro- perty, but their hands are tied. Would it be too much to hope that the necessary assis- tance is forthcoming from one of the many wealthy residents who have found health and comfort in the neighbourhood? Never was there a better opportunity for a large-hearted public benefactor.

Conway Mussel Fishery. Though it does not flourish as was ita wont some years ago the Conway (mussel fish- ery is still one of the chief industries of the borough. Experts unanimously agree tihat with a little care it could be very materially developed into a flourishing industry, as the fish is of thei very beet quality, and there is an abundance off room for their beds. Much has been done of late to protect the spawn which used to be re- moved with the matured fish in great quantities in former days. One of the Fishmongers' Com- pany's inspectors on Tuesday urged that, in- stead of despatching each d!ay's haul of mus- sels to the market as soon as landed, the fisher- men should lagr out on the seashore a four days' haul, for mi ng a kind of bed over which four {1ays' tides would rise and fall, thus washing and: oleansing the mussels of all possible impurities. It is true that an occasional storm might also wash a.way the fish, but it would surely be worth while running that risk, if by so doing the fish- erman would improve their business generally. The certificate of the Fishmongers' Company is a guarantee of the fish being healthy, and in the great English markets this fact is realised.

THE LATE LORD HARLECH. At Selattyn Parish Church on Sunday morn- ing the Bishop of St. Asaph dedicated two memorial brasses, the first in memory of the late Lord Harlech, and the second in commemoration, of the restoration of the church seventeen years age, and as a record that the clock in the tower was then put up in (memory of Emily, Lady Harlech.

■a—«a————aram——»b I PERSONAL. The Marquis of Anglesey has left London for Beaudesert. Mr David Davies, M.P., who is at present in America, is expected to return home to Lian- dinam Hall, Montgomeryshiire, next week. Prince Francis of Teck left London on Mcn- day for Plas Machynlleth, on a visit to Lord Herbert Vane-Tempest. Lord Kenyion is one of the house party enter- tained by Mr and Mrs Willie Jamas at West) Dean Park, Chichester, where the King is a, guest this week. Mrs Lloyd George, Mr Timothy Da vies, M.P., and Mr Howell J. Williams, laid tho [foundation, stones of the Welsh. Presbyterian Baptist ohuroh at Ealing Dean on Wednesday. It is stated tha.t efforts will bo made at Pitts- burg to send over a Welsh choir from Western Pennsylvania to Lcrndon next June to compete at ÍI1(} Royal National Welsh Eisteddfod, to be held in the Albert HaJJ. Mr Richard Mucaulay Thomas, w'ho left Car- marthen in June to undertake the head agency of tho est-ate of Sir Watkin Williams Wyn.a, Bart., of WjTinstaiy, wa-8 on Monday presented with gifts on his leaving the town, of wihicln ho had been for over twenty years Town Clerk. Captain F. G. C. M. Morgan, of Plas Cced Mc.r, Llanfair P.G., late of the South Wales Borderers, who is at present Deputy Governor of II.M. Prison St range ways, has been selected by the Prison Commissioners to be Deputy Gov- ernor of Dartmoor Convict Prison. The Rev. Thomas Charles Williams, of Men,ai Bridge, has been invited by the American Welsh Presbyterian Synod to pay a visit to the Ameri- can Presbyterian churches, preaching and lectur- ing. He has accepted the invitation, and will leave at the end of April, returning in June next. Lady Mosty.n of TaJaore was present on Fri- day at St. James' Church, Spanish-place, at the wedding of Brigadier-General T. Capper and Miss Winifride Mary Gerard, dauglhter of the Hon. Robert a.nd Mrs Gerard-Dicocnson, of Wrightington Hall, Wigan, and 8, Stratton-st., Piccadilly. A marriage has been arranged between the Rev. William Hornby, younger surviving son, cf the Rev. James J. Hornby, D.D., D.C.L., C.V.O., Provost of Eton, and Helen, younger daughter of the late Sir Clement Lo Neve Foster, D.Se., F.R.S., and Lady Le Neve Footer, of Willowbrook, Eton. The Rev. J. Pugih Evans, rector of Llan- ddo-get, Denbighshire, whoso death occurred in his 75th year last week, was a brother of Sir Griffith Evans, the leader of the Indian Bar, and off Mr Pugih Pugh Evans, for many years Liberal M.P. for Cardiganshire, and also of the Rev. David Pugh Evans, canon of St. David's. =- The Villa Cynthia, at Cap Martin, which last spring was let to the Duchess of Westminster a,iiid her sister, the Princess of Pless, has been leased this season. It is understood that the Duchess of Westminster and the Princess of Plcss are taking another villa for this season, as Mrs Cornwallis West, their mother, is to be at the bungalow that Sir William Ingram is build- ing on his property at Roquebrune. Honour hns been conferred upon Mr W. B. Yates, barrister, of Cilcan Hall, Mold, by his election on the panel of Chairman of the Court of Arbitration recently framed by the Board of Trooe. Mr Yates is a son of Mr Joseph St. John Yates, of Wellbank, Sandbach, and for 'many years has practised 0.11 the Chester and North Wales circuit.

MILITARY INTELLIGENCE. Mr Haldane informed Mr Wilfrid Ashley (Bia,-kpooly in the House of Commons, on Mon- day, that the average annual cost of a cavalry- man is JE61 178 2d, and of an infantryman £ 57 6s 4d. The "London Gazette" announces that Major Bloom, Welsh (Carnarvonshire) R.G.A., has re- signed his commission; and that Mr William Beswick has been appointed second-lieutenant 5th (Flintshire) Battalion R.W.F. The divisional transport and supplv col- umn for Wales is being recruited. The 4th company is to be established in Denbigh- shire, with the headquarters at Denbigh. The waggons will, however, be kept at Ruthin. Captain Watkin Davies, of Den- bigh, will be in command as transport officer, and Lieutenant Theodore Rouw, Ruthin, will be promoted to the rank of captain, and will act as supply officer.

OLD AGE PENSIONS. 13,615 CLAIMANTS FROM WALES. The Treasury have appointed all persons for the time being holding the appointments of supervisor or officer of Excise in the ser- vice of the Board of Inland Revenue to be Pension officers, such and so many of those officers as may for the time being, by order of the Board of Inland Revenue, be stationed within each Excise district, to act, subject to the instructions of that Board, as Pension officers for the area comprised in each such district. These appointments have effect as from September ist, 1908. The Chancellor of the Exchequer has in- formed Mr Timothy Davies, M.P., that the total number of claims received by the Old Age Pension officers up to the ioth inst. amounted to 468,164, of which 273,862 came from England, 131,610 from Ireland, 49,077 from Scotland, and 13,615 from Wales.

ABERGELE COURSING MEETING. We are informed that Mr H. R. Hughes, of Kinmel, has very kindly consented to a two days' "Coursing Meeting" being held this year. The Meeting will be held on December 30th and 31st, and it is expected that Mr Brice will act as judge, and Mr Wil- kinson as slipper.

MRS GOUCII OF CAERHUN. The current number of the "Lady's Pictorial" contains a brief interview with Mrs Gough, wife of Major-General Hugh Sutlej GrAigib, C.B., C.M.G., Lieutenant Governor of Jersey. Gen- ertaJ Gough, as our readers are aware, has a seat at Caenhun, Carnarvonshire, and another at Llechweddygorth, Montgomeryshire. Mrs Goug'h is a koon member of the ladies' rifle club at St. Helier, the capital of her husband's govern- ment, she is a painter of distinction, and has a well-equipped studio, and she is tho patroness of a wood-carving class, an art in which General Gough is an adept. The article is illustrated by a portrait of Mrs Gough seated at a harp, and four views of Government House and its grounds. The rose garden, which is a feature of tihe grounds, is a copy on a smaller scaJe of the rose garden at Caerhun.

BANGOR'S NEW MAYOR. At a caucus meeting of the Bangor Citji Council last night it was decided to confer the Mayoralty of the city upon Mr H. C. Vincent, of the firm of Messrs Lloyd Caxteri Vincent and Co.

f THE DUMPER'S CONGRESS. "A COMEDY OF ERRORS." The opponents of Tariff Reform have of late —quite unwittingly, of ocurse-done ma.ny things and used various arguments which do more damage to the cause of free imports than any- thing that can be said or done bv Tariff Re- formers themselves. Hence, we have heard that staunch "free dumping" organ, the "Spec- tator," call Mr Asquith a "cheery, rollicking, optimist, who is killing free trade in tlho name of free trade," and referring to Mr Lloyd George as one whom "we do not feel by any means sure of." All this is delicious, and promises well, for when "dumpers f-11 out Purifl Reform- crs wall come off their own." But the above sinks into insignificance when compared with the fiasco of the Free Trade Con- gross which met in London last August, when there foregathered a number of estimable per- sons (with names wonderfully and fearfully con- ceived and spelt) under the pata, m-al wing of M'rl Asquith and the Cobdcn Club, to advise us how we should ocnduct our commercial affairs with the greatest advantage to foreign countries. In short, foreign delegates came ovor here to register a solemn protest against anything bewig done to prevent their respective countries from continuing to dump their goods here, without let or hindrance, without, tax or toll, and in return for our benevolence they made a solemn I promise, nay, they swore by their spectacles and moustaches, that they would try to persuade their countries to follow suit—"some day in tho sweet bye-and-bve." Listen to them: Italy.—"In Italy there was but a small min- ority who tried to spread the doctrines of freo trade."—Prince Cassano. "They confessed with regret that, at any rate, at present, there was no serious prospect that free trade could be ac- complished."—Signer Girretti (of the sat-ne ilk). Germany.—"The prospects of the free trade movement in Germany at the present time were n-ot specially favourable.Herr Gothein. Holland.—"He co.ukI net say that the present prespects of free trade in Holland were favour- able. "-Dr. Heringa. France.—"Was there a prospect that France would before kmg range heraelif cn tfho side cif free trade? It would be, peihaps, too daring to give affirmati veanswers to these questions."—■ M. Sehelle. Listen again to what Mr Cobden said over sixty years ago:- "I believe that if you abolish- the oorn law honestly, and adopt free trade in its simplicity, there will not be a tariff in Europe that will not be changed in less than five years to follow" your example." We did "abolish the corn law," and we also adopted "free trade in its simplicity," and wo are still simple enough to stick to "free trade" in all its stupidity, and thea-e certainly is not a tariff in Eu rc pe that hasn't been changed but not to fellow our example. They have been changed by being raised higher, in order tc prevent us soliing our goods in their market:, and to assist them to dump the-ir goods here. The word "simplicity" contains a cruel irony when viewed in the light Off present day facts. The foreign delegates must have felt that wo are imbued with a meet ohiidlike "simplicity" indeed. Hear what Mr Franklin Pierce, Off New York, told ue at the conference: "He admitted that the tariff imposed upon im- ported goods in the year following the Civil War ligthifcemiod internal taxation by 140,000.000 dollars annually. He could not deny that at the same time the home industries of America, enormously increased." Here we have an admission by a, Free Trader of the truth of two economic ifacta continually reiterated by Fiscal Reformers: (1) That tariffs on imported articles of im,tiu;faeture do not fall upon the consumer; if they did, how could the "internal taxation" of Ainierica bo relieved "bv 140,000,000 dollars annually" by th.3 imposing of such tariffs? they were' relieved because the exporter paid the tax. (2) We have the admission that these protective tariffs caused "the home industries of America to in- crease abnormally." He went on to say that free trade-"when it comes to America"—will help that great coun- try" profitably to undersell the rest oif the world." How very funny, indeed. Mark Twain couldn't be funnier thrun this. I am told that a solemn and solid silenoe-a silence which could be felt-reigned over the conference when this above words were uttered'. Not even our hidebound Cobde.nites could raise a e-hear; and why not? They ought to have welcomed Mr Pierce's remarks with acclammation, for was he not expounding that doctrine which. is the es- sence of Ccbdenism—the cheapest market? Was lie not promising us cheap goods galore? And did he not say that it would be free trade that would do this? And yet, not a sign of ap- proval. No, nothing, but a deep, dead, relcnt- less, pitiless, unsympathetic, soul-subduing si- lence. Aias, for poor, pathetic free trade, and its wond-wide blessings of underselling every- body and alas for the consistency of Cobdein- ites "This was the most unkindliest out of all?" Then, here again is a delicious little morsel of German frankness: A French delegate had been asking for commercial treaties to consoli- date the entente cordiale. Upon this a, Frank- fort professor got suspicious and jealous, and started in to say na.sty things about England. He doola.red that in spite of the compliments of the last few days, "England did not always stand for liberty and equality in the world's markets." Did she not tolerate preferential trc.atment among her (-Iolcnies, and did not heir free trade ministers not pass "novel protectionist measures" at home, about patents, shipping and other things? Of course they do. True, true, 0 King, live for ever And again there was sile,me. The last scene of the comedy was provided by Mr A. McFee (a Canadian). Professor Arndt (of Germany) had registered a grumble anent Canada giving a preference to the Motherland. Mr McFee replied in the follow- ing terms.—"Canada, was part of the British Empire, and therefuiro she had as much right to give a preference to the Mother country as anv; State of the German Empire had to give ni preference to another State of the German Empire. This was done by Canada, not by way of retaliation against the foreigner, but by way of strengthening the unity of the Emt- pire. As such, no foreigner had any ground of complaint against it." Splendid! Note tho words: "by way of strengthening the unity of the Empire." How could he dare utter such Tariff Reform heresies in the presence of tha cbceon of the Cobden Club. I am afraid Mr McFoo is past praying for. He is "thinking Imperially." The congress concluded its labours by appoint- ing a committee—"a perm.anent international committoo for the promotion of free trade." Here are some of the illustrious members:— Kaiserlicher, Rat Adolph Schwartz, Professor Vladimir Vide Sviatlowsky, M. Resetohe Koedt, Don Rablo Bosoh, Professor Gaetano Mcsea, Pro- fessor Ivan Oseroff, Baron d'Aulins de fessor Ivan Oseroff, Baron d'Aulins de Roiurouill. Everyono of them a Briton! I feel quite convinced that the working men dI' this country are prepared to accept the above gentlemen as their "guides, philosophers, and friends" in all matters oi industry and coim- merce. Personally, I regret that the Fred Triade Congress does not meet every month, or every week, then Tariff Reform would triumph, a great deal sooner that it otherwise must tri- umph. Finally, I would advice these very estimable persons, who undoubtedly are well-meaning enough, however imuch misguided they are, to turn their attention to tihe "promotion of free trade" in their own countries, and if they suc- ceed we will be ready to listen to them again, but in the moontime we are sick of being the dump-heap of the world, and will,, before long, "slam, bolt and bar the door" 00 all foreigners who are trying to ruin UI. a. TI. ■■-J

-= NEW DENBIGHSHIRE MAGISTRATES. FIVE COLWVN BAV GENTLEMEN APPOINTED. The following gean'Jemen have been placed on the Commission of tihe Peace for Denbigh- shire, on tho recominendation of the Lord Lieutenant (Col. Cornwallis West):— MR GEORGE BEVAN, Overton House, Coedpella-road, Oohvyn Bay. MR JOSEPH DICKEN, Queen's Drive, Colwyn Bay. MR J. BERTH JONES, Cartrefle, Walshaw A en in: Colwyn Bay. MR CHARLES REYNOLDS, Netherton, Colwyn Bay. MR WALTER WHITEHEAD, The Flag- staff, Colwyn Bay. MR BENNETT JONES, Bykuau, Denbigh. MAJOR SALUSBURY, Denbigh- LIEUT.-COL. GEE, Caerhun. MR WILLIAM HUGHES, Llanrwst, MR LIONEL ASHLEY, Llanrwst, MR THOMAS CHARLES DAVIES, Tre- cooh, Llangollen. MR HUGH IIUGITES, P„uaton. MR GILBERT R. VENARLES, Oswestry. MR GOMER ROBERTS, R.uthin. MR J. ALLINGTON HUGHES, Wrcxham. MR EDWARD HUGHES, N.a,or of Wrex- ham. MR EDWARD HUGHES, miners' agent, Wrexham MR RAIJPH WILLIAMSON, Wrsxham. MR JOHN EVAN GRIFFITHS, Ponkey, Ruabon. MR THOMAS WILLIAMS, Wrexham. MR JOHN JONES, Penlon, Pentrevcelas. It will be noticed that the benches of Colwyn Bay and Wrexham, the two largest towns in the county, have been numerically increased by five magistrates each. It is remarkable to find that the name of Mr J. M. Porter is not in- cluded in tho Colwyn Bay list. lIe is one of the oldest professional men in the towri-, a leading- resident. a nicmber of the County Council, and he and his family have probably done as much for Colwyn Bar,- as anyone asso- ciated with the placo. Generally speaking, so fa.r as the political views of the new mages'rate: are concerned, the honours have been fairly evenly divided.

INTERESTING RAILWAY APPOINTMENTS. Mr George CaJthrop was appointed general managed- of the Caledonian Railway on Tuesday. IL3 is still a young man in ,his thirties, beg'an his oa.reei as a high grade clerk on the Lon- don and Noa-th-Wcatern Railway, under Mr G. P. Neele. eventually becoming what is known m the railway world as a "runner" under the Superintendent of the line at Euston- From Mr Robert Turnbull's office he went as the chief assistant indoors to (then) Mr Harrison, the general manager of the Lcwidan and North- Western, and accompanied him as private, sec- retary to Capetown, and through Natal during the Boer War, when a Commission was ap- pointed to report on the South Africill1 rail- ways, owing- to ceniilainti of the want of rail- way transport. Shortly after his return he was appointed Chief Superintendent of the Cale- donian Railway in Glasgow. lIe married a sis- tftr of M;i|3 R. Turnbull, the wife of the dis- I and lu.gh.ly-popuJsur Superintendent of the North-Western. Curiously, Mr Frank Dent, who lived in Chester, and was the superintendent of the Chester and Holyhead district, married the othor sister, so that these three ladies are mar- ried to three well-known railway men. Mr Frank Dent is now the Chief Goods Manager of the South-Eastern and Chatham Railway, wlhiie his brother, Mr Charles D.?nt, who wa.s also on the North-Western as Superintendent at Liverpool, is now the General Manager of the Great S-cuthern and Western Railway in Ireland. Ohester is evidently a gicod recruiting ground for capable loihvaymein. TJle late Mr Eddy went as Chief of the Railway to Aus- tralia. His stepson is Mr Lownd- e, 'the popu- lar Superintendent of the London and North- western over the Manches.ter district. Mr R. Turnbull is the son of a greatly appreciated Cheohire clergyman, who was Vicar cf Wy'bun- buiry- -Mr Dent is tiul son of the late Admiral DL-,T,t, will.o lived in Chester latterly, but who for marv years waig the Superintendent of the railway steamers at Holyhead.

VALUE OF A FESTINIOG LICENCE. A meeting1 of jJh Merioneth Licensing Authority was held at Bala on Tuesday, the Hclfl. C. H. Wyn.n presiding. A- claim of x:1322 2s 6d was made by Mr R. O. Davies, on behalf of Griffith Owen, the owner of the. Glyndwr Inn, Jjlaenau Festiniog, as compensation for the loss of the licence, it having' been agreed tpay the tenant, Mary Roberts, out of the auin claimed the sum d £55. Mr Davies said that Messrs Worthington had a mortgager of £1000 on the house. Evidence was given in support of the claim by Mr George Perkins, valuer, Rhyl. Having considered the claim in private the Committee decided to effer £ 400 to the owner, and £ 35 to the tenant. This was not accepted.

MARRIAGE OF MISS W YNN, RUG. The marriage of Miss Gwendoline Frances Wynn, eldest daughter of the Hon. 0. H. Wynn and Mrs Wynn, of Rug, to Dr. Lloyd Roberts, of Carnarv-on, eldest son of t.he Dean of Bangor a.nd Mrs Roberts, took place at St. James's, Piccadilly, London, to-day week. Tlhe officiating clergymen were the Bishop of Ban- gor, the Dean of Bangor, and Canon M'Cor- mack. Miss Dorothy Wynn was the bridesmaid, ami Mr N. West Bromley, cousin of the bride- groom, was best man. After the service, which was fully choral, a reception was given at the Prince's Restaurant, Piccadilly. The presents included one from the Rug tenantry.

FORTHCOMING MARRIAGES. A marriage has been arranged, and will short- ly take place, between Mr Charles Jones, M.A., Oxford, Principal of the Morris College, Nag- pin, India, nephew of the Rev. J. Wilym Jones, vicar of Meifod, rural dean, and Maud Florence Adelaide Luxmoore, daugfutetl" of Mrs Luxmoore, Meifod, and grand-daughter of the late Colonel Chambers, J.P. and D.L., Lanks. and Surrey, late 46th Regiment, and 3rd Battalion Manches- ter Regiment. The marriage has been arranged between the Rev. Johai Allen Jones, vicar of Llanyblodwel, and Millie, only daughter of Mr S. Oppenheim, cf Park fie Id, Didsbury. Mr Oppenheim is the Austrian and Hungarian Consul (honorary) for Manchester.

CANON WYNNE JONES' JUBILEE. Canon Wynne Jones, rector of Llanymynech, and Mrs Wynne Jones celebrated the 52nd an- niversary of their mirriage on Friday. Canon Wynne Jo.nes, who is 86, was ordained in Ire- land, and with the exception of the Rev. Watkin Williams, of Nannerch, is the cJdest clergyman in the diocese of St. Asaph, having been in holy orders for nearly 63 years, of which time he has spent 59 years in the diocese of St. Asaph. His term of service covers that of three bishops df St. Asaph, seven rectors in the parish of Marohwiel, six vicars of Oswestry, and six mast- ers of Oswestry Grammar School.

NEIV VIC A R OF NORTHOP. The vicarage of Northop has been offered to, ai-id accepted, by the Rev. Thomas Herbert Va-ugham, vicar of Glyndyfrdwy. Mr Vaughan, is a graduate of St. David's College, Lampeter, and was ordained by the Bishop of St. Asaph in 1887. He held curacies at Colwyn a.ru:Q Rhyl,, and has been Vdoar of Glyndyfrdwy since 1900. The net value of tflie living- of Northop is given aa d6200) and a house. I,

CONSERVATIVE MEETING AT LLANDUDNO. -I ADDRESS BY COUNCILLOR WILLIAMSON. CURRENT POLITICAL TOPICS D.SCUSSEO. fUrore was a largte- attendance at the Con- stitutional Club, Llandudno, on Tuesday even- ing, when Councillor A. Williamson., J.P., of Saitord, representative of the National Cm 11. delivered an address on current political topics. Mr R. S. Ciiariib-2-rialil (presKtcut 01 the clUli) presided, and was supported U. Col. the Hen. H .Llo)d Mostyn, Dr. Kenrick Davies, Dr. Woodiiou.se, Messrs Dutton, Richard Con- way, W. Ellis Jones, C. H. Cotton, Wm. Price, L. Conway, C. Searell, F. Yates, C. A. Brown, J. E. Hoiinsby, etc. The Chairman, in tie course of his opening remarks, said that it behoved all tiue Consti- tutionalists to- have their armour ready, as they nc, er knew how soon the time may CJLiC to strike. It was quite possible that th.(, --i<-iw c m- parati veiy small party in North Wales nIght with good organisation become powerful in the near tutwre (applause). The people in :NOJ"h Wales were anti-e\ervtiiing (laughter). Ti.ey wanted the Church disestablished. The ircornea of the clergfy was a matter that greatly con- cerned soma people. He was aware of the fact that some Nonconformist ministers lost no opportunity of augmenting' their incomes. He did not blame them, but thought that while they were augmenting their v,vn incomes they should refrain from attacking the clergy (ap- plause). In North Wales the Licensing Bill was widely advocated, but during the many years he had resided there he found that a Welshman liked his -gla.s o-f beer as much as any other man (laughter). in conclusion Mr Chamberlain appea,led to the young men not to b;i led away by amy party that predominated in the Principality, but to read and think for themselves (applause). ADDRESS BY COUNCILLOR WILLIAM- SON. Councillor Williamson, who was accorded a hearty reception, said that even the political situation in North Wales could be reversed in a short time if the Constitutionalists stood to- gether ajid worked in earnest. The recent bye- elections afforded ampl,-j evidence cf the turning of the tide (hear, hear). Notwithstanding the overwhelming majority against them in the Houoe of Commons, he ventured to &ay that there was no safe .seat in tihe country to-day held by a Radical member (applause). It may be that they woudd b3 called upcn in a yet. short time to attempt to reverse the position of affairs at Westminster. The. Government of the day had reached the middle age of their existence. They went into power with brave promises and a. brave programme, but the country had waited in vain for them to do .something to benefit the. ma ses, with the re- sult that all parts of the country were deserting the Government (applause). Hei appealed to the members of the club at Llandudno tOo fortify themselves with a true knowledge of the g'reat social and political questions which affected the country at the present time. When the Govem- mant went into office the commerce and trade o,f the country was supreme as far as their Colonies were concerned, but as a result of their Colonial administration, and their wretched inability to respond to the Colonies, they found that not only was their prestige and trade lowered, but that every Colony in the Empire had been greedy insulted. They commenced by insulting Newfoundland over the fisheries question. Then they insulted Natal, and addcxl insult to injury which would take years to re- tri-eve. They also grossly insulted New Zealand- When Mr Winston Churchill and the Govern- ment we:ie caUing attention to the introduc- tion of Asiatic labour in South Africa, they were at the sauve time negotiating to put into practice something- more fatal to England than Asiatic labour in South Africa by countenan- einl4 J111"Jn, women, and children to be compelled to work- for fourpence a day. This was slavery of the deepest dye (shame). With regard to the Home Govrnniient, one of its first actions was to deal with the shilling export duty on coal. When the Liberals went into power £ 2,000,000 annually was realised by that duty which was paid absolutely by the foreigner, so that the liberal party bad made a present to th0 foreigner of £ 2.000,000 annually. Mr H-aldaiic had been cutting down the forces of the Army, and in doing so he had not only weakened our second line of defence, but had thrown t we nil/ to thirty thousand men out, of employment. The working- men cf England and Wains had every justificat ion for showing their condemnatien of the present Government (applause). TINKERING WITH THE CONSTITUTION. The Government next proceeded to tinker with the oonstilution of this country by agita- ting' against the House of Lords. They intro- duced an Education Bill, and all knew the just treatment that Bill received at the hands of t.he Lords (applause). That historic chamber, owing to its treatment of tho Education Bill, stood higher to-day in the estimation of the people of the British Isles than ever it had done before (applause). It was a peculiar fact that a Government who were so anxious to end or mend the House of Lords should have made more Peers since its formation than any other Government (applause). With regard to the Licensing Bili, Mr Wil- liamson said he had yet to learn that there was any necessity for it. The Government 11 ad no mandate from the country for sr.oh a pdl; it was only introduced to satisfy a few faddists (applause). Speaking as a magistrate of a large borough, hq maintained hat the Bill attacked the right cf private ownership. If the allowed the State to interfere with private property it would be a bad day for the Empire at large. As a member of the Finance Com- mittee of the Borough of Salford. he knew there was money in abundance in this country, but it was locked nIp m tha banks, am1 would nofl be invested without proper protection from mterte-renoe by the State (applause) TARIFF REFORM. Continuing, Mr Williamson said the coumtry .ere longing to put into operation the great principles of Tariff Reform advocated by Mr Joseph Chamber lain (applause). Everything point .id to the fact that the great change was oomiing. Fiscal Reform would broaden the basis of taxation. The working- men of Eng- land were paying a muoh larger amount than what they ought to. If they paid 3d for an ounce of tobacco, 2d of that went to the re- 2 venue. They purchased £ 150,000,000 worth of manufactured articles from the foreigner, of which LBC,000,000 was paid in wages to the foreign workmen, whilst their own kith and kin were standing idle, willing to work, but unable to find employment. They never had Free Trade in this country, and could never have it. They had freedom to buy in all parts of the world, but lihcy had no freeclo.,ti to sell-the foreigner took good care of that (applause). In conclusion, Mr Williamson said thev were waiting for what must be a painful statement with regard to the finances of this country When the Chancellor the Exchequer brought in his Budgei, it would be a rude awakening not only for the Liberal Party, but for the pfau»e) tlie °°untry in (loud ap- THE WORLD'S WORKSHOP. Col. the Hon. H. Lloyd Mostyn, in moving a vote of thanks, said they all felt very gVateful to Mr Williai-i-om for his most interesting* addre-s (hear, hear). He was very pleased to see the meeting so well attended, which aigu.red well for the future of tihe cause at Llandudno (ap- plause). With regard to Tariff Reform, he ap- pealed to all the young men to study the ques- tion seriously. At ono time England was the workshop of tho world, but it was, unfortunate- ly, not so at present (applause). Dr. Davies seconded the vote of thanks Avthich was carried with acclamation. Upon the proposition of Mr Williarngon, a hearty vote of thinks was also accorded Mr Chamberlain for presiding-, A very enjoyable musical programme followed. J

GEIRIONYDD RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL. THE DOLWYDDELEN WATER SUPPI-Y. The ordinary meeting- of the Council was held at the Board Room, Llanrwst, on Tuesday, Mr J. Lloyd Morris presiding. There were also present Revs. J. Llewelyn Richards and Henry Jones, .Messrs D. G Jones, E. W. Roberts, R. T. Ellis, T. T. Roberts and E. Roberts, together with the clerk (Mr R. R. Owen), the deputy clerk (Mr T. Hughes), and the surveyor (Mr R. II. Williams). A letter was read from the Rev. J. Gower intimating his appreciation of the Council's vote of sympathy with him on account of his recent accident, and also that he was gradually recovering from the effects. ALLEGED ENCROACHMENT. Communications were read from the Dol. wyddelen Parish Council, EUs o'r Nant, Mr W. Fitznorman Ellis and Mr Foster, com- plaining of an alleged encroachment on the BWMMWiWH—^ road by Pont y Pant. The Surveyor waS instructed to examine the road and report to the next meeting of the Council. DOLWYDDELEN WATER SUPPLY. Mr T. Griffith, Gwydr Uchaf, reported that an adequate supply of water for Dol- wyddelen could be procured from Hesglwyn. It was decided to instruct MrCriffilh to draw out plans and specifications of the new water supply and to see the owner of the adjoining land in regard to his terms. CWM POST OFFICE. The Post Master General's application for permission to erect telegraph poles be- tween Carrog Terrace, and Post Office, Cwm, Penmachno was granted. AN INEXPENSIVE ENOUIRY. The Local Government Board wrote tti state that the late enquiry in regard to the Cwm-Penmachno water supply cost £ 2 10s. It was resolved to draw out a cheque for the amount. VITAL STATISTICS. Dr. Travis reported that four births and three deaths had occurred during the past month, or, at the rate of 7.1 per 1000, as against 16.8 the corresponding period lasl year. APPOINTMENTS. The Local Government Board intimated that Dr. G. L. Travis had been appointed Mcdical Officer of Health by the Combined Sanitary Authority at a salary of ;6330, the Geirionydd portion of the salary being £}O or Z5 increase on the old system. Dr. Tra- vis, who attended the meeting was warmly, congratulated on his appointment. The Local Government Board sanctioned the appointment of Mr R. H. Williams, Trefriw, as Inspector of Nuisance for the district. CALLS. The Clerk reported that a rate of 7^a in' jQ would cover the expenditure for the ei> suing 6 months.

MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS. CONWAY. Up to last week the forthcoming municipal election had excited but little interest in the ancient borough of Conway and the burgesses, ■ thought the parties could arrange a coinprcliiisa to save a contest. This certainly was a feasible conclusion to arrive at, for both parties liavia, an equal share of representatives on the prr.11 sent Council, their policy has been one of eflicieii,ci; combined with economy, and no aldermanio honours are to be conferred during; tho coming year. There are four retiring members—two Conser- vatives and two Liberals. Dr. M. J. Morgatl decided not to seek re-election. He is one of the most prominent Radical leaders, and has boon twice Mayor of the borough. During the past year Dr. Morgan was a member of both tha Esta.ie and Finance Committeo of the borough. Mr A. G. Rogers, Conservative, first entered the Council three years ago, when ho was returned! at the top of the poll with a handsome majority.- During the past year he has done excellent work as a member of the Highways, Fire B-n- gado, Gas and Lighting, Estate, and Finance. Ho was chairman of the Fire Brigade Com- mittee. Mr E. Loyd Jones is another Conser- vative who has served on the Highways, Gas and Lighting, Estate and Finance Cojiiiyiittecr. The other retiring member, Mr A. J. Oldman, is a member of the Liberal party. and hM served on the following committees: Advertis- ing, Markets and Fairs, and Finance. Amort.5 the .retiring members there is a Conservative and Liberal representative for both sides of the river. LIBERAL MEETING. The campaign was opened on Friday evening by the Liberals, who held a public meeting at the Carmel C.M. SchooLroom, when Alderman T. C. Lewis presided over a somewhat meagre attendance. The Chairman explained that the object, or the meeting was to' consider what steps should be taken in view of the forthcoming election* I-Ie also complimented the retiring mernoor upon the service they had rendered the Liberal party during their term 01 office. A vote of thanks to the retiring members was passed. It was mentioned that a rumcur was abroad of a compromise being arrived at between the two pa,rties. Mr Matthews, Mr Thomas Hugh (Bn Moi-fa), and others expressed themselves aa being op nosed to any kind of a compromise. The officials of the Association present, th Secretary (Rev. B. Menai Francis) and the Chairman (Mr Lewis), denied that tihere had been any offer of a compromise. Mr John Roberts (Castle-street), wh,() con- tested the election last year, said he was not in favour of a compromise, as he had never seett any good come off an arrangement with this other party. He therefore proposed that there be no compromise, and this resolution was sec- onded by Mr Thomas Huglhes (Bryn Morfafc and carried. Alderman Netherwood said he did not know whether they had studied the question thor- oughly or not. He did not know how they stood in Conway as regards candidates, but he knew there was a scarcitjy of Liberal candi- dates on the other side of the river. Coun- cillor Rogers was so popular with both parties that it was certain he would retain his seat. Liberalism was dying out in Conway, and It was becoming more and more Conservative. The English population was strong and tha Tory party were catering for their needs. He understood that so far. the feeling of the mct-t. ing was in favour of no compromise, but where were the fighters? "Let us fight if we ara! vready, buit if we are not ready to tight, we will only brirg a greater disgrace upon the party by fighting, concluded the speaker. Mr Thomas Hughes waa in favour of a con- test. He said the party were going backward, but if they did not fight they would go down altogether. If they lost after trying theili best, they could not help it. A discussion as to the nomination of candi- dates followed. Dr. M. J. Morgan announcer that he would not contest for a seat again, at; he had now served on the Council for nearly, twenty years and desired to make room for someone else. The namto of Alderman T. C. Lewis; Mr Henry Lewis. J.P., Mr J P. Griffith (Regent: House). Mr John Roberts (Cast le-str eet), and Councillor A. J. Oldman were mentioned as likely candidates, but none were nominated. Ultimately, it was decided to adjourn thci meeting until the following Tuesday night, in oode-r to give the electors in Degl&nwy the opjt portunity of selecting candidates. THE LIBERAL CANDIDATES SELECTED. Another meeting of the Conway Liberal Association was held at the Welsh WesleyaitJ Ohiapel Schoolroom on Tuesday evening, Alder- man rr. C. Lewis presiding. Alderman Netherwood reported that & meota ing- was held at Degun^y on Monday evenin^"g and Dr. Carter had been selected as a candid date. Dr. Carter had consented to stand as y Liberal candidate on condition that Dr. Mor- gan would also stand. A resolution was passed adopting Dr. C&rtet as a LiberaJ candidate. Mr Thomas Hughes (Bryn Morfa) then pro- posed that Mr J. E. Conway Jone3 be selected as the other candidate. Mr David Jones seo onded, the proposal being carried unanimou&r. The four candidates selected are Dr. M. J Morgan and Mr A. J. Oldman (the two retir- ing members), Dr. Carter, Deganwy, and Mr. J. E. Conway Jones, Conway. Ah electioneer. ing committee was also appointed. PROBABLE CONSERVATIVE CANDI- DATES. Tlic Conservative Parity have not yet de" finitely decided upon their candidates. It is, however, understood that Mr A. G. Rogers will see:, re-eleerion. The other retiring Con- servative member, Mr E- Loyd Jones, has noa mado his intentions known, but the prevailing opinion is that he will again place his services at the disposal of tha ratepayers. Others who have been mentioned as probable candidates to champion the Conservative cause, are Messrs A. J. Kay, Emanuel Jones, J. Herbert Jones, Robert Johnson, J. Adey Wells, and R. Green- ;¡ field.

DENBIGH. A.t present there are no indications of a con- tent in connection with the municipal election, and there is no question of outstanding- im- portance before the electors. The four retiring councillors are Messrs C. Cottom (Conserva- tive and Churchman), and J. H. Wynne, H. D. Hughes, and T. Llotvd J^ncs (Liberab and Nonconformists). Nominations will be received up to the 24th inst. and mthdrawals may b6 made on the 26th. The retiring oouncillort are seeking re-election.

The British Army aeroplane, while undergoing a first trial a-t Aldershot on Friday, after oon- siderable alterations, fell to the ground, and wa. badly smashed. Mr Cody, who was on boturcV I escaped with a bad shaking.