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OLD ESTABLISHED First-class FAMILY HOTEL SHELTERED POSITION IN FINELY WOODED PARK. National Telephone No. 13. ~Z^t& Telegrams-— A Pwllycrochan," .^JELECTRIC LIGHT. Colwyn Bay. **}4 SEPARATE TABLES (2) MAGNIFICENT VIEWS, \>V* RECHERCHE CUISINE, POSTING, ^GOLF, TENNIS, BATHING, BILLIARDS, &c. EFFICIENTLY HEATED THROUGHOUT. L- THE GRINDELWALD OF WALES. THE MOST BEA UTIFULL Y SITU A TED AND DAINTILY EQUIPPED HOTEL V ^,s- IN THE PRINCIPALITY. fit Manageress Mrs. C. A. BAILEY YV • o X* <> G0Lir' Teiegrams V TENNIS, 7029 mV1 croquet, O ^CHJgr, /Wfl BOWLS 25 Y, BOATING, SHOOTING, BILLIARDS Ó BALLROOM (Floor on Springs), THEATRE HOTEL DE LUXE OF CAMBRIA. f HOTEL METROPOLE, COLWYN BAY. Near Sea, Station, and Pavilion. Over 50 Bedrooms. Drawing and Smoke Rooms. Lounge, Billiards (2 Tables). Large sized Ballroom. Electric Light throughout. Excellent Cuisine. Near Golf Links, Week-end Assemblies, Wedding Breakfasts, Receptions, Dinners, and Bails catered for. Manageress Miss S. A. GRISDALE telegrams-" Metropole, Colwyn Bay." National Tclephone-No, 188. TI WINIFRED'S, HOTIDL 1 P AND WINTER RESIDBNOIi RHOS. COLWYN BAY. flng Sea and Pier, Bright Warm Rooms, Excellent Cuisiae. Good Smoke and BiHiard Room% near Goli, Good Boating and Sea Fishing, Moderate Terms. MRS TELEPHONE NO 123. Lewis' Celebrated Christmas Cakes = CC-=.- If MINCE PIES. PLUM PUDDINGS. £ > j CRACKERS AND FANCY CHOCOLATE BOXES & TOYS. LEWIS' CAFE CSS") Colwyn Bay .u-r- Eavies Bros., Butchers. I WE have catered for the Public for many years. Our Business has grown with the growth of the District, and our reputation for reliable and deli- Icious Meat is stronger than ever. At this season of the year we offer MUTTON, BEEF, POEK, &c„ of the PRIMEST QUALITY I Which we believe will give satisfaction to ail who Buy Windsor House, Abergele Rd„ Colwyn Bay, & Doughty Building .L-L -_¡- A. J. FLEET, Music Warehouse, Penrhyn Road, COLWYN BAY. INSTRUMENTS FOR, SALE OR HIRE. SOLE AGENT for the Celebrated CHAPPELL and other Pianofortes. SOLE AGENT for the GRAMOPHONE CO. Machines, Records, Accessories. Gramophone Experts, Repairs. LARGE STOCK OF PATHE DISC & OTHER MACHINES & RECORDS. Noted Firm of FIRST-CLASS TUNERS & REPAIRERS. ALL PARTS OF NORTH WALES VISITED. rUNERS to the COLWYN BAY and LLANDUDNO Pavilion Pianofortes Violins, Strings, Fittings. Folios. Large Stock of Music. Bound Volumes. t." .=., í The Gwalia Hosiery Co., Ltd., I «J HOLYWELL, North Wales. *1\ »' I« I ^TS?<3L9 ||| REAL WELSH FLANNEL SHIRTS, PANTS, L G VESTS, BLOUSES, SHAWLS, III v «S? & TURNOVERS, etc., etc., »J ALSO MAKERS OF THE WELL-KNOWN "NATIONAL" and "LLEWELLYN" Shirts and Shirting. PRICES AND SAMPLES ON APPLICATION. r.- !a.. "=- J boa 04 THE PRACTICAL MAN seeks results. To him every purpose is good only in so far as it achieves some clearly defined end. It is for this reason that he has always been an enthusiastic believer in Beecham's PiJIs. They appeal to him not only because they conform < to the acknowledged principles of medicine, but perhaps more because ne invari- ably finds that they deal thoroughly and effectively with the ailments against •which they are directed. The practical man is too busy and wide-awake to waste either money or time in experimenting with things declared by interested traders to be "just as good." He TAKES Beech ana's Pills because he has found that they are beyond compare the best family medicine for dealing satisfactorily with all derangements of the digestive >< organs, impurities of the blood and general loss of tone. His reasons are always k dear and adequate and never more so than when he takes his dose of t BEECHAMPS I. PILLS. f n A when ia tmxm, price tp\ (gtf filU) d 2{9 (IS* pttU>. f Ii III J
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VISITORS AT COLWYN BAY PWLLYCROCHAN HOTEL. J. S. Littlewood, Esq., resident. Mrs Littlewood, do. E. Oliver, Esq., Manchester. J. Murgatroyd, Esq., do. Mrs Murgatroyd, do. Miss Murgatroyd and nurse, do. Leach, Esq., do. Mrs Leach, do. Miss Leach and nurse, do. Mrs Mannock, do. Mrs Matthews, Birmingham. Miss Matthews, do. Miss W. Matthews, do. G. Matthews, Esq.; do. W. Owen, Esq., Warrington. Mrs Owen, do. Miss Owen, do. Mra Twigge, Liverpool. H. Twigge, Esq., do. J. Law, Esq., Cleckheaton. Mrs and Miss Briggs, do. J. Kirkwood, Esq., Blundellsanda. Mrs Kirkwood, do. Captain Farquhar, Sandbach. Mrs Farquhar, do. J. H. Windsor, Esq., Manchester. Mrs Windsor, do. T. Lea, Esq., do. Mrs Lea, do. T. Pilkington, Esq., Angleton. Mrs Pilkington, do. H. S. Atkinson, Esq., Cleckheaton. Mrs Atkinson, child and maid, do. Mrs Brockbank and party, Manchester. A. A. Athcrton, Esq., Bowden. E. Acton, Esq., Hale. Mra Acton, do. Dr. Caroline Matthews, Birmingham. — Marland, Esq., Manchester. COLWYN BAY HOTEL. W. Whitehead, Esq. Manchester. T. Howe, Esq., do. H. Bowker, Esq., do. A. Buckley, Esq., do. Colonel Drurv, Tarporlev. Alderman Lord, J.P., and Mrs Lord, Old- ham. Mr Wilson, do. F. W. Moore, Esq., and Miss Moore, Croy- don E. Dove, Esq., Mrs and Miss Dove, Man- chester. E. W. Bunfiny, Esq.. Accrington. Rev. and Mrs Nicholas, Flint. J. Simpson, Esq., and Mrs Simpson, Man- chester. G. Ilahlo, Esq., Mrs and Miss Hahlo, do Waalwork, Esq., and Mrs Wallwork, do. R. R. Shawcross, Esq., Oxford. J. T. Cash, Esq., Rochdale. L. Johnson, Esq., Liverpool. "'6" MfiiKUFULE HOTEL. F. A. Do Sousa, Esq., Geneva. Misses Do Sousa (3), do. Messrs De Sousa, do. Miss Orman, Carlisle. fr. Avis, Esq., Manchester. PI. Jacobson, Esq., Liverpool. D. Owen, Esq., Manchester. F. Ainsworth, Esq., do. H. Ilalsey, Esq., Penarth. J. Sangster, Esq., Manchester. THE GRANfiR PRTVATP PrrvrrcT Mr Marsh, Manchester. Mrs Marsh, do. Miss Wood, Cheshire Miss Barker, Southport. Mrs Rees, Wolverhampton. Mr Magson, Ashfon-on-Mersev. Mrs Magson, do. Mr Bryant, Liverpool. Miss Wright, do. Mr Stoney, do. Mr Roughsedge, do. Mr and Mrs Presiciot, Manchester. Mr Wardley, Nottingham. Mrs Wardley, do. NORTHFITCLD, Prince's Drive. *rV ii H. Heap, Huddarsfield. Airs Heap, family and maid.
COWLYD WATER BOARD. --
COWLYD WATER BOARD. THE NEW MAIN: FINE WEATHER WANTED. Mr Joseph Dickon, J.P., presided ever a meet- l authont-v at Colwyn Bav, on Fri- day. There were also present: Dr. M J Mor- gan (Mayor of Conway), Dr. R. Arthur Prichard, J.P., Messrs J W. Raynos, J.P., George Bevan, J.i D. Gamble, J.P., Hugh Hughes, John Wil- harns, Rogers Jones, Hugh Owen, Ed. Roberts, m V V' 9" W:Jliams- the Clerk (Mr I. E. Parry), the Assistant Clerk (Mr I Lloyd Parry), the Assistant Engineer air C. Harrington) the Waterman (Mr WhaJlev), Mr R. b. Lhcunberiain, the Board's solicitor," waa also in attendance. PENRHYNSIDE METER. Mr J. W. Raynes raised a question on the minutes of the previous Board meeting as to "vv hethor the Board should not fix a water meter on the main between Llangwstenin and Penrhyn- side. At the outset he asked whether the Board had made a rule to fix meters on the Board's system. The Chairman: We have paid for meters on the Board a main. Mr Raynes: Is the main from Colwyn Bay to Llystaen a pnvate mam of the Board's main? The Chairman A private main. Mr Raynes: If so, then I think the Board snould pay for a meter between Llangystenin and Penrhynside, because that between Colwyn Bay and Llysfaen was fixed at the expense of the Board. All places should be treated alike. Mr Hugh Owen urged the necessity of the meter, but after some further discussion, in the course of which it was stated that the circum- stances were different in the case of the Llysfaen meter, the matter dropped. FINANCE. The Treasurer reported that a balance of £ 2315 remained to the Board's credit at the bank. THE RAINFALL. The Engineer reported that the rainfall for tho month of November was 8.33 inches against 5.92 inches in the corresponding month of 1907, being an increase of 2.41 inches. Tho rainfall to the end of the month was 64.67 inches against 58.22 inches for the same period of last year, being an increase of 6.45 inches. The lake waa below overflow level during the first half of the month, tho maximum being seven inches on the 10th, but it was overflowing during the remainder of the month, the maximum overllow being seven inches on the 23rd. Rain fell on 13 days against 15 days ic the same month of last year. THE NEW MAIN. Reporting on the progress of the work on the In(' new main,the Engineer stated :—Since your last meeting, owing to extremely bad weather con- ditions, viz., heavy rains and winds, slow pro- gress only has been made with the laying of the duplicate line of 15in. mains under the river Conway. A pair of pipes were laid on the Dol- garrog side on Friday last, the 4th inst., and everything is practically in readiness for laying a pair oil the Maenan side. The total number of pairs laid up to date between manholes is 22, viz., 14 on the Maenan side and eight on the Dol- garrog side, leaving seven more pairs to be laid. In order to make the connection between the existing and new 12in. mains at Dolgarrog, I found it was necessary to turn the water off the district. I got into communication with the various authorities on the 2nd inst., and to-day, the 8th inst., was arranged, the water to be turned off the district from 12 noon until 6 p.m. The ncoossary notices were served by the various authorities. In answer to Mr Raynes, Mr Farrington said that if they had a month of fair weather the laying of the pipes over the river bed would be completed. At present the pipes could not be seen. GLAN CONWAY'S PRIVILEGES. In accordance with the further instructions re- ceived at your last meeting, reported the En- gineer, I beg to report as follows regarding the provision of hydrants on the new 15:n. main in Glan Conway village. I find on examining the plans for the new 15in. main that hydrants were to be fixed in three places in Glan Conway village, viz., two in the old village and one in the new, but owing to the proposed laying of a rider main alongside the new 15in. main in the districts referred to, and for which a Local Go- vernment Board inquiry has been held, the hydrants referred to were omitted, so as not to complicate matters, as hydrants will be placed on the rider main at convenient distances. Outside the village where no distributing mains are laid or will be laid for the present the following pro- perties are protected by the provision of hydrants on the new 15in. main, viz., Sarn Mynach, Bryn- steddfod, Ynys Fawr, Bryn Hyfryd, Bryn Pobty, Hendre Waelod, Bryn Trallwyn, and Ty'nyooed. Mr Rogers Jones warmly protected against any suggestion that the hydrants be not fixed at Glan Conway. His district had contributed for sixteen years towards the Board's expenses, and they had never had any return for their money. Now that the Board oould give them something they should in justice do so. He proposed that the hydrants be fixed. Mr J. W. Raynes seconded. Dr. Prichard, who supported, pointed oat that the work had been provided for in the estimate. The motion was agreed to.
COLWYN BAY.
COLWYN BAY. SUNDAY SERVICES. I The preacihers for nexii Sunday are as fol- bows:- St. Paul's Church: Services at 11 a.m. and 6.30 pm Mission Church, Coed Pella Road: 11 a.m., and 6.30 p.m. Eng-lish Congregational: Rev. Thomas Lloyd, Pastor. Salem (Welsh Congregational): Rev. Henry R. Williams, Pastor. St. John's Wesleyan: Morning service as usual, 11; evening-, service as usiuil, 6.30. Nant-y-Glyn Road Wesleyan: Morning', ser- vice as usual; evening, service as usual, 6.30. Tabernacle (Welsh Baptist) Rev. Peter Jones, Pastor. English Baptist: Rev. H. T. Cousins, Ph.D., Pastor. Engedi, C.M. Rev. T. Charles William?, M.A. Betihilehom C. M. Rev. T. O. Jones, Ysbvttv. Hermon C.M.: Rev. H. Jones-Davies, Tre- garth- Seion C.M. Rev. J. Jones, Bangor. Rhiw Rood C.M.: Rev. Thomas Williams. floreb, Rhiw Road (Welsh Wesleyan) Ser- vices morning and evening. Presbyterian Rev. Jorm Ed-wards. Society of Friends (Erskine Road): Meeting at 11 a.m. Old Baptist L nion, Greenfield Road: Services 11 a.m. and 6.30 p.m. African Institute; Service at 7 p.m., addresses I being given by the African Students and friends. Boxing Day Eisrtoddfod at Rhyl New Pavilion —record entries.—Advt. A CHOICE SELECTION of Oil-paintings and Water-colour Drawings are now being ex- hibited at Mr Pilling's Restaurant, Abergele- road, Colwyn Bay, and are well worth inspec- tion. Most of the Pictures have been recently painted by well-known Artists, and are on Safe at reasonable prices.—Advt. 23181p DISTRICT NURSING ASSOCIATION.-The Hon. Secretary begs to acknowledge with grate- ful thanks the following gifts:—Mrs Pearson, soup, flannel, and wool; Miss Porter, old linen; Miss Johns, old linen Miss Entwistle, old linen and throat spray; Mrs Stancliffe, rabbits; Miss Morris, under garment and boots; Mrs Matthews, under garments; Mrs Voute, soup; Mrs Wood, under garments; Mrs Thomas, soup and gar- ments; Miss ilhami, pneumonia jackets and garments; Miss Walker, trusses, etc.; a Friend, night feeding lamp; Mrs Reynolds, garments and boots; Mrs Challoner, baby clothes and gar- ments; Miss Hope, under garments; and Mrs Cousins, garments. "CANADA." An interesting lecture illus- trated by limelight views, entitled "Canada, the land of opportunity, or the story of the Western Wilds," was delivered at the English Baptist Church, yesterday evening, by the Rev. J. B. Warnicker, B.A., of Winnipeg, British Repre- sentative in England of the Baptist Convention of Western Canada. During the evening a selection of music was rendered. A collection was taken on behalf of the church funds. ST. PAUL'S CHURCH. The Rev. W. Pownall Owen, B.A., rector of Llanelian, preached a special sermon at St. Paul's Church on Sunday evening. The solo in the litany was taken by Master Harry Homan. Miss Gertrude Bond also contributed a solo. I.O.G.T.-A successful sessional meeting of the Pioneer lodge of the I.O.G.T. was held on Tuesday evening. It was decided to hold the weekly meetings in the Presbyterian Schoolroom every Thursday evening, at eight o'clock. It was reported that continued success attended the efforts of the lodge, and three new members were enrolled. A very pleasing programme was contributed by several of the members, the Misses M. E. Owen, T. E. Jones and Gill being responsible for the arrangements. CHURCH HISTORY LEC'TURE.-The third of a ieries of Church History Lectures was de- livered in the Church Room, on Monday even- ing. Mr W. R. Hands, who presided, emphasised the fact that the Church of England did not begin with the Reformation. It was the same Church after the Reformation as be- fore; all its essentials having been preserved. The lecturer, the Rev. R. D. Hughes, in the course of a most interesting address dealing with the Reformation, said the growth of Papacy in the middle ages had brought about what was necessary in the history of the Church, and it was true to say that had Henry VIII., who was instrumental in initiating the Reformation not been King, it inevitably would have come about. The chief fruit of the Reformation was that Churchpeople were enabled to worship in their own language, and that many translations of the Bible had been issued.—Canon Roberts pro- posed a vote of thanks to the president and lecturer, and closed the meeting with the Bene- diction. diction. AMONGST THE POOR. The proceeds of the dance promoted in connection with the Col- wyn Bay Tennis Club on the 4th inst., amount- ing to £ 3, has been distributed amongst some of the deserving poor of the town. By the way, the Primrose League ball will be held at the Puhlio Hall on Januarv 8th. THE COTTAGE HOSPITAL. The matron gratefully acknowledges the following gifts: — Mrs Wood, Maes-y-Cocd, cauliflowers; Mrs Ilalli- well, plum pudding, cakes, fancy cakes, etc.; and Queen Alexandra's Christmas Book; Mrs Helsby, one guinea; Miss Dorothy Helsby, a scrap book; Mrs Booth, turnips; Mrs Stancliff, rabbits; Mr Raynes, rabbits; and Mrs Stoll, old linen. ENGEDI LITERARY SOCIETY. Mr Bur- rell presided over Monday's meeting of this So- ciety. Two excellent papers on "Robert Owen, the Socialist," were read by Mr Llewelyn Jones, Gwvndv. and Mr T. J. TVmvaiI 111n.nM"- ow -J J" .I.Qj,J'vV- tively. Messj-s J. Williams, B.A., T. R. Lewis, and Robt. Roberts, Hazelhurst, also took pairt. ORGAN RECITAL.- A well-attended organ recital was given ati St. John's English Wesley- an Churdh yesterday evening, b{,- M.r T. J. Linckar, organist, the proceeds being in aid of the proposed new Wesleyan Church at OJd Col- wyn. The pieces played included: "Andante and Allegro in the Ancient Style" (F. E. Baohe); "Simple Aven" (F. Thome); "Andante in B. flat," from a Sonata in D. Minor" (Alpihonee Mailly); "Tlhe Pilgrim's Song of Hope" (Ba.tis.te); and "Prelude and Fugue in C Minor" (J. S. BaahJ. Miss Ramsay, L.R.A.M., sang most; charmingly "Crossing the Bar" (Willeby), whilst Miss Hodson (Diplomee Leipzig Conserva- toirc) gave a violin solo in an accomplished man- ner. THE LITERARY SOCIETY. The Colwyn, Bay Literary Socioty held a special meeting on' Tuesday, to celebrate the Milton Tercentenary, when six of the members took part in reading "Comus." It was a most interesting gathering,and the audience fully appreciated this, the greatest of Milton's minor works, which was felt to be singularly appropriate, connected as it is with the Earl of Bridgewater's entering on the office of the Welsh Presidency in 1633. The parte were well rendered by Miss Harker, Miss Enid Lloyd, Mrs Lloyd Owen, M.A., Miss Selbie, the Rev. T. Hunter Smith M.A. and Mr Eric Thomas. EARLY POSTING OF LETTERS AND PARCELS.—The head office box will be closed earlier, viz., 8.15 p.m. for the general night mail dpatch on the 22nd, 23rd, and 24th Decem- ber. SALEM LITERARY SOCIETY.—A miscel- laneous meeting of a thoroughly enjoyable char- acter was held in connection with this Society on Thursday evening. Amongst those who took) part in the programme were Mr Hughes, Wood- croft; Miss Hughes, Westbury; Miss Davies, Llwynfryn; and Mr Richard Williams, Chester House. Competitions in translating from English to Welsh and reading an unpunctuated paragraph were won by Cadvan Roberts. The Rev. H. R. Williams presided. PUBLIC BALL.-The silvograph pictures at- tract large audiences each evening. This week's films include Nick Carter (No. 3) False Coiners, Old Schoolmaster, Every man to his Trade, Park- keeper's Daughter, Paper Tearing, The Mesmer- ist, Gypsies Revenge, Married under difficulties, Catch me if you can, My Wife's Dog, and Mand red's Feats Baulked at the Altar. WELSH FREE CHURCH COUNCIL.-On) Friday evening a meeting of the Welsh Branch) Free Church Council was held. The Rov. Th M. Jones presided. It was arranged that differ- ent ministers shall change pulpits on Sunday, January 3rd, and that a united church meeting be held on Thursday, January 21st, at Engedi Chapel. The following were elected officera for the new year: President, Rev. Owen Evans, Glyn Villa; treasurer, Mr Thos. Griffith, Llys) Cynfelyn; secretary, Mr Edward Williams, Gwynilys. WESLEY GUILD.—At the meeting of thef Wesley Guild, held at Horeb on Thursday, a) debate took place on the question "Should Women have the Vote?" Rev. J. Wessleyj Hughes presided. Miss Denman, Grove Park, opened the discussion on the affirmative eidel and was supported by Miss Evans, of Maeef Glas. Miss Price, Glan Euron, who took the other side, was supported by Mrs Ellis. In thef subsequent discussion the following also spoke Mr David Williams, Gwynfryn; Mr E. W. Ro- berts, Savannah, and Mr R. T. Jones, Bryai How. On a division 17 voted in favour of women's franchise and 37 ag-ainst. NANTYGLYN P.S.E.—A meet IUMeMuII meeting waa held on Saturday evening, Aml exoeOent programme, arranged by Mr T. Evact Hughes, was carried out by oornmerciaj tie. vellers, and Mr Ebenezer Jackson, the "doyen" of the local "commercials," presided. "FINES OF NO USE." At a special Police Court, on Friday morning, before Messrs J. Watkin Lumley (in the chair) and Geo. Bevan, Gertrude May Bullowes, a well-<iressed woman, was charged with being drunk and disorderly, on the previous day. Dc- fendant pleaded guilty. P.C. J. Jones said he I found the defendant lying down in the Council's yard, in Ivy-street. She was very drunk, and unable to take care of herself. In consequence she was locked up. In reply to the Chairman, Defendant tearfully said she was very sorry for what she had done. The Chairman: You know you have been up four times within t,he last twelve months. I scarcely need tell you that it is a painful thing for us to see a woman like you in the position you are now in. We really don't know what to do with you. You should be placed in an Inebriates' Home. To fine you ap- pears to the Court to be of no use whatever. The last time you were before us you were repre- sented by a solicitor, who informed us you were going away from Colwyn Bay. Yet, here you are again. On this occasion you will have to pay a fine of 20s and costs. Defendant: Thank you very much. It's very little that get's over me, and I have not been eating lately. The! Chairman So much the stronger reason that you should not take drink.—The defendant appeared before the justices on the following day on a similar charge. On this occasion she was repre- sented by Mr E. A. Crabbe, who said she had been in an Inebriates' Home on a previous occa- sion, but that had been of no avail. He was in communication with her trustees with a view to engaging a lady companion, who would look after her in future. Another fine of 21 and costs was imposed.
OLD COLWYN.
OLD COLWYN. The P.O. box will be closed earlier, viz., 7.30 p.m. for the general night mail on the 22nd, 23rd, and 24th December. INDISPOSED.—In consequenoe of a slightt chill contracted on Sunday, the Vicar has been ordered by his medical adviser to remain indoors. LECTURE.—Yesterday evening the Rev. H. Hughes, Wesleyan minister, delivered a lecture at the Welsh Wesleyan Church oM "Christian Socialism. Mr Edwin Davies, Bryn Celyn, presided. WELSH WESLEYAN DEBATING SOCIETY. —On Monday a debate was held on the subject of "Women's franchise." Mr Ellis Jones, vice- chairman, presided. A most interesting discus- sion followed, Miss Linda Carrington Jones, B.A., arguing in the affirmative, and Mr David Ellis, Aber Villa, in tho negative. Several other members spoko, and at the clos- a ma- jority declared against the franchise. PREACHERS FOR SUNDAY.—English ser- vices, St. John's Church, 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Thursday, 7 p.m.; Baptist, 11 a.m., 6.30 p.m., Rev. E. T. Davies; Congregational, Rev. G. B. File; Penmaen Welsh Wesleyan, services at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. English Wesleyan, morning, service as usual; evening, service as usual; Welsh Congregational Chapel, Rev. W. E. Jones (Penllyn); Hebron (Welsh C.M.), Rev. R. R. Jones, New Market. BROTHERHOOD.-There was a good attend- ance at the Brotherhood on Sunday afternoon last. Captain Treleaven presided, and an ad- dress on "Comradeship" was given by Mr Hart- sent. A solo entitled "The Star of Bethlehem," was nicely rendered by Miss Jones. TANLLWYFAN SCHOOL-On Monday the pupils of Tanllwyfan School, and about twenty young friends were entertained to tea, which was followed by a lantern lecture. The lecture, illustrated by lantern slide3, was given by the Rev. Ll. A. Richards, and was entitled John Bull, junr., from cradle to wedding cake," and proved most amusing and instructive. After tea various games were indulged in, and at nightfall the children received a surprise visit from Father Christmas, who entered through the window, bearing a lamp, a monstro sack, from which he handed presents to the delighted little ones. INQUEST.-Dr. J. R. Hughes, coroner for West Denbighshire, conducted an enquiry at the National Schools, on Saturday, concerning the death on the previous evening of Lily Roberts, aged 21 months, the daughter of John and Nellie Roberts, of Garden Cottages, a young married couple. The parents gave evidence in Welsh to the effect that while the wife was in the act of pouring water from a kettle on the hob into a teapot, the child fell against her. The shock caused the teapot to be knocked from under the spout of the kettle, and the stream of boiling water fell upon the neck and shoulder of the unfortunate infant. No doctor was called, and the little one seemed to recover from its injuries under its mother's treatment. A few days later, however, it contracted pneumonia, and medical aid was obtained, but the illness proved fatal. -The jury found that death was due to illness brought on as the result of injuries accidentally caused, and exonerated both parents from blame. —A vote of sympathy was passed with the be- reaved parents.
RHOS-ON-SEA.
RHOS-ON-SEA. UNIONIST MKETING— A pub!ic meet* "I under the auspices of the West Denbighshire Conservative and Liberal Unionist Association, will be held at Frost's Cafe on Monday evening, when Mr Sam Thompson, Unionist candidate for the constituency, will speak on current politics. The chair will be taken at eight o'clock by Mr William Horton.
ABERGELE.I
ABERGELE. Children s choirs, mixed choirs, and other in- teresting entries for Rhyl Boxing Day Eisteddfod in new Pavilion.—Advt.
LLANFAIRTALHAIARN.I
LLANFAIRTALHAIARN. SUCCESS OF A LLANFAIR BOY. The Rector of Llanfair T.H. is appealing for a piano for the Church Choir and Sunday School in the "Church Family Newspaper," this week, and he was much surprised and gratified to receive the under-mentioned letter. Thinking it may interest many of our readers, end that it may stimulate boys to "go forward," the Rector has sent it to us for publication: County Life Buildings, Covent Garden, London, W.C., December 14th, 1908.—Dear Sir,-The short paragraph you sent us the other day re piano has revived many happy memories which you will understand when I tell you that I was formerly a member of Llanfair Sunday School, and sang in the choir. That was in the days when Mr Brownlow Wynne was "the n Q-ndrny parents lived at Tymawr.—Yours faithfully. Herbert Upward, sub-editor "Church Family Newspaper."
LLYSFAEN.
LLYSFAEN. PRIZE DISTRIBUTION. The annual dis- tribution of certificates for efficiency in religious knowledge and prizes for regular attendance took place at the school on Monday. The Rev. D. Lewis rector, made a very appropriate address toi the children on the importance of regular atten- danoe at school and of perseverance with their lessons while young. Then Mrs Bates, after a very felicitous little speech, kindly distributed the prizes and certificates, of which there were a. much larger number than usual. The following! Ia'- were present: Mrs and Miss J. Lewis and Miss Evans, The Rectory; Miss Bates, Mrs) Raynes and Miss Copley, The Highlands; Mm Rem, Mi-s Hughes, The School House; and Misll May Smith. At the conclusion the Rector thanked Mrs Bates for her kindness in under- taking the distribution of the prizes, and sbct Wa? warmly cheered by the children. Mr Raynes aJid Mr Rees wore unavoidably absent, but they were well represented by the best substitutes-^ their wives; both of whom take much interest in the school. The Rector thanked the teachers for ar<luous services during the year. The children sang several pieces in the interval.
PENRHYN BAY.
PENRHYN BAY. CONCERT.—The third annual concert in aid of the Presbyterian Mission Sunday School and Band of Hope, was held in the Mission Room, yesterday week. In the unavoidable absence of Mr T. J. Jones, Dinarth Hall, Mr Owen Jones, of Rhos, presided. An interesting programme was presented, and attentively listened to by a large and appreciative audience. The following artistes contributed to it:—Messrs Wright, Hugh Berth Jones, and Salisbury, Mrs Berrill Misses Coulter and Daisy Williams, Colwyn Bay, Mr Owen Jones and the Misses Berts, Rhos' Miss S. and Master J. Davies, Little Orme; Mr Robt. Owen, Mr Hohson, Misses and Master Hughes, Penrhynside; and the children of the Sunday School and Band of Hope. Miss Maggie Lloyd accompanied in a capable manner.
THE PEOPLE STATE
THE PEOPLE STATE Mr Pritchard, Cunnin^ton, Essex, sayfs:- "I served through Nile Expedition and late Boer War. Suffered from backache and kid- ney complaint. Paid pounds on doctors. Two boxes Holroyd's cured mo." Mrs A. Wilkinson, of Nelson, states:—"Mv sister, who suffered from wealc kidneys, took one box, and it has done her more good than pounds spent on Medical Men." HOL- ROYD'S GRAVEL PILLS, a Positive Cure for Gravel, Pains in the Back, Dropay, Bright's Diseases of the Kidney*. Gout, Sciatica. Is lid all Chemists. Post free, 12 stamus.-HOLI)ROYVB MEDICAL HALL, Qaokheaton,
RATING LLYSFAEN SCHOOL-HOUSE.
RATING LLYSFAEN SCHOOL-HOUSE. ANOTHER APPLICATION BEFORE THE COLWYN BAY JUSTICES. ORDER MADE AGAINST THE SCHOOLMASTER. MAGISTRATES TO STATE A CASE. Edward Roberts, assistant overseer for the parish of Llysfaeii, applied to the Colwyn Bay Bench on Saturday for an order against Hugh Hughes, schoolmaster, the occupier of the Llys- faen schoolhouse, with respect to the non-pay- ment of poor and special sanitary rates. On two previous occasions Mr Roberts instituted proceed- ings against the trustees of the school, which is a non-provided school, and the Rector of Llys- faen respectively, with the object of proving that they were liable for the rates on the school-house, but on both occasions the decision of the court was against him. He now sought to establish a case against the occupier of the property, Mr Hugh Hughes. Mr Bliss Hill appeared for the applicant, while Mr E. A. Crabbe again represented the defendant. At the outset, Mr Crabbe applied for an ad- journment in order that he could properly prepare his case. He remarked that on two previous occasions when the opposite side had sought an adjournment he had willingly given away. If it were decided to proceed that day he would probably get off on a technical point of law, but it was very desirable that the whole of that question was thrashed out and settled once for alL because an important point of law was in- volved hence his request for more time to prepare the defence. Mr Bliss Hill strongly objected to an adjourn- ment. No possible object could be served by it, and if his friend had a legal or technical point to advance on which he thought he could win his case then let him proceed; he (Mr Hill) was quite prepared to meet any argument Mr Crabbe could put forward. Notice of the proceedings had been served on the defendant ten days pre- viously, and he failed to see why his friend could not proceed. The Chairman (Mr J. Watkin Lumley): It will be no great hardship to the assistant overseer if the case is adjourned. Mr Hill replied that he had witnesses in court specially called for the occasion, one of whom, Mr Evan R. Davies, secretary to the Carnarvon- shire Education Committee, had been called all the way from London. If there were the slight- est defence to offer he would at once consent to the application, but so far as he could see, and from what he had been advised, there was absolutely no defence whatever. That was a totally different case to those previously dealt with by the court. The magistrates, after considering the matter in private, decided that the case should be pro- ceeded with. Mr Bliss Ilill then proceeded to say he applied on behalf of the overseers of the parish of Llysfaen for an ordtr against the defendant, Hugh Hughes, a schoolmaster, who resided on the premises known as the School-house, at- tached to which there was a garden, for the pay- ment of the poor and special sanitary rate made against him on May 20th last. It was not for him to anticipate .the questions which would be raised on behalf of the defendant, and he there- fore merely proposed to prove that the rate had been properly made by the production of the rate- book that a demand had been made, and that there was a default in payment by the defendant as the actual occupier of the premises. If his friend thought he had a grievance the proper place for him to air it would be the Court of Appeal. Mr Hill then read a letter said to have been received from the defendant on the re- ceipt of the demand note. In the course of this the defendant expressed his surprise upon receiv- ing a demand note for rates in respect to the property, "having regard to the fact that this house has been by resolution of the Parish Coun- cil made a small holding under the Act of 1869, thus making the owner liable for the rates." The writer asked the assistant overseer to take the latter as a notice that, as he paid no rent, the rates would not be recovered from him. The advocate explained that since the previous cases had been settled the overseers of the parish had had a new valuation made, and the summons was now issued against the occupier rather than against tho owner. The rateable value of the house was over £ 8, and consequently the rate could not be made out against the owner if they wished to do so. ASSISTANT OVERSEER'S EVIDENCE. Edward Roberts, assistant overseer and col- lector of rates, produced the rate-book, and proved demanding the rate1? from the defendant personally on June 20th. The rate still remained unpaid, though several other demands had been made for it. The defendant, Hugh Hughes, re- sided on the premises. Mr Crabbe: Does he pay any rent? Witness: I could not say. Mr Crabbe: Come now; you know perfectly well that he docs not. Witness: I believe he does not. Mr Crabbe: The Parish Council of Llysfaen, in April, 1907, passed a resolution to the effect that all places assessed not exoeeding £3 were to be included under the Poor Rate Assessment Act? Witness: That is so. Mr Crabbe: That resolution was passed in con- sequenoe of the decision of this court in March, 1907, and that resolution has never been re- scinded. It was upon that that in February of this year you issued a summons against the II Rector of Llysfaen for tho rates? Witness: A summons was issued against the rector. Mr Crabbe: The decision of the court then was to dismiss the summons. Witness: Yes, on a technical point. Mr Crabbe: Then, a resolution was passed to bring this very house within the Aot'/ Witness: Yes. Mr Crabbe: You then issued a demand against Mr Raynes, the Rev. David Lewis, and the Countess of Dundonald, the trustees of the property. Witness: This is because they were not the owners of the property within the meaning of the Act. Mr Crabbe: Are you authorised by the over- seers to take these proceedings to-day? Witness: Yes. Mr Crabbe: May I have your authority? Witness My solicitor has it Mr Bliss Hill; There is no necessity for a written authoritv. Mr Crabbe: \Vas the authority in writing? Witness: Yes. Mr Crabbe. You swear that all the overseere of Llyslaen have sanctioned these proceedings? Witness: The majority of the overseers. Mr Crabbe: Who objected to it? Witness: No one objected. Mr Crabbe: You swear that? WitnessI swear that. Re-examined by Mr Bliss Hill, witness said there had been a reassessment of the property, and that had been duly made known. It was now assessed at 28 7s 6d. Whether or not there had been a rescision of the resolution to which Mr Crabbe had referred, the now assessment applied. Mr Crabbe: The point is whether any other assessment previously made under the Poor lAw Assessment Act has been dealt with in any way by the new assessment. The Chairman: Does that affect this case? Mr Crabbe: It does, sir. It goes to the prc. judice of the case very much. After consulting the Clerk, The Chairman ruled that the question should not be put. Mr Bliss Hill: Then, that is my case for the present. Mr Crabbe: I thought my friend had witnesses from London to call. Mr Hill: I will call him if I find it neeessary after I hear my friend. THE DEFENCE. Mr Orab: My point in a nutshell is this: that this property has been brought within the four oorners of the Act by a resolution of the Parish Council of Llyefaen on April 19th, 1907, and that that resolution has never bl re- scinded. A resolution was passed, and (this is the important point), as the result of the de- cision of your worships purely and simply to bring this schoolhouse within that special Act. Since that resolution was passed the assessment was made, and the assumed trustees of the schools were assessed in respect of the rates for this schoolhouse. A summons was issued for non- payment by them of the rate, &nd dismissed by your worships. There has never been anything done that could rescind the special resolution of the Parish Council; therefore, I contend that this schoolhouse has been brought within the four corners of the Act of 186?, under Section 12 of which Act your worships must dismiss this sum. mOIlS to-day, because unless my friend can prove that there is any rent owing from the defendant to the owners the overseers can't reoover any- thing. If, however, you are against me on that point, I appeal to your worships again for an ad- journment to give me time to look up the law on the matter before you dismiss the case upon a pure technicality. The Chairman: We will reserve that point for a moment. You had better go on with your ease meanwhile. Mr Crabbe: I have no case to go on with. That point is my sheet-anchor so far aa to-day is concerned. I am not in a position to go on. AN ORDER MADE: AN APPEAL. The magistrates then retired to consider their —————— f decision on the legal point, and on their returlf to The Chairman said: So far as the technical point raised is concerned, Mr Crabbe, we are t against you. Mr Crabbe: Then I must ask you to state a case. But may I further appeal to you for a.I) adjournment? If we appeal it will only me-an at lot of expense to both parties. The Chairman: We fail to see anything in this Section that will assist you. The Clerk: If you read the Section again, Mr Crabbe, you will see this is not in point. Mr Crabbe said that though he had left hio own book at home he knew the section well enough to hold the contrary opinion. Ion After some further discussion, in the course of which Mr Hill pointed out that Mr Crabbe ha4 not brought his client into court so that he might be questioned, and added that with respect to his friend's contention concerning the non-pay- ment of rent it was simply ridiculous to say that6 if a man lived rent free, he should also be al- lowed to live rate free. The Chairman intimated once more that that court had decided not to grant an adjournment. Mr Crabbe: Then I ask you again, sir, to state a case. The Chairman: All we can do is to make ad order and state a case. Mr Crabbe; We also ask, sir, that executions be suspended pending the decision of the Hign. Court. The Chairman: Yea. Mr Bliss Hill asked for costs for the day. Mr Crabbe: I certainly object to that. My clients have been put to the expense of about £20 over this case, and we have never been ablo to get a penny costs against the overseers. The Clerk: I don't think the magistrates caa grant costs. The Chairman: Then we will make no order as to costs.
OLD COLWYN SCHOOL FOR GIRLS.
OLD COLWYN SCHOOL FOR GIRLS. ANNUAL PRIZE DISTRIBUTION. MASONIC DISTINCTION FOR A PUPIL. The annual prize distribution was held at thi Gorphwysfa School for Girls, Old Colwyn, oa Friday evening. Tncre were a good number of pa-rents and friends present, the function taking I- place in the schoolroom, which had been tast-efutfj decorated with evergreens. The proceedings opened with the singing of the chorus" l\,oundelay" by the pupils. In this thq, girls were heard to much advantage, the singir^1! reflecting great credit upon Dr. Roland Rogerf; the music master. Later, they gave an equally^ clever ifndering of the "Spinning Song" arA, "Venetian Festa," two pretty selections com-j posed by Dr. Rogers. Rita Warner an Myfanwy Jenkins, A.L.C.M., played the piano- fore duet, "Radieuse" (M. Gottschalk), most pleasingly, and gained well merited applause. Thpo latter, later in the programme, played anothetf duct with Hilda Liddell, "March Hongroise" (Jeanne Barlott), another cleverly rendered piece.; Lois Green gave the same composer's "Mazurkat Hongroiso" in a highly creditable manner. At vocal solo, "Valse Song," from "Romeo an4 Juliet," was sung by Maree Owen, A. L. C. X, Her sweet voioe was heard to good effect, an her interpretation of this somewhat difficult so was excellent. Rev. J. Griffiths presided over the remaining proceedings, and was supported by the Reva. Pownall Owen, Llanelian; Canon Edwards, Aber, and Mr Woodley, of Llandudno. A MASONIC PRESENTATION. Tho Rev. Pownall Owen said it was his pri- vilege to invite them to witness a little oeremouy, which he thought they would all find interest- ing. Two gentlemen, high in the Masonic world, had come down to perform the ceremony, and he had great pleasure in introducing them to that meeting. They were Canon Edwards (Deputy; Grand Chaplain of England) and Mr Woodleyj (Senior Past Master of the St. David's Lodge of Freemasons, Llandudno, Past Grand Steward of England, and Senior Warden for North Wales) (applause). Canon Edwards expressed the pleasure it gav. him to be present, especially because of the con- nection of the ceremony with the Masonic insti- tution. During the time of the late Provincial Grand Master, Colonel Sir Charles Hughes- Hunter, the case which they were present in connection with was taken in hand. Masons did a great deal in the way of real charity. They did not assist unworthy persons who hadj. brought themselves into trouble, but those vsho had found trouble through unforeseen circum- stances. They had benevolent funds and scholas- tic funds. The former was intended to provid4 pensions for deserving old Masons, and relief to the widows of Masons requiring assistance. Then they had two schools—one for boys and one for girls—which educated hundreds of boys and girls of Masons, or of Masons' widows who had nofj been well provided for. But, of course, it wa/ff not always passible to get children into thq schools. The Ma.rk Masonry had another fund, and made grants to widows, and allowed themt to choose a school for their children. A very worthy brother who belonged to the Arnlwr4. Mark Lodge died, and the late P.G. Master, be- lieving the widow's case to be one worthy of con- sideration, recommended it to Grand Lodge, who in due course decided to educate the child. The school which the mother chose was Gor- phwysfa, and while there she had done them ail honour (applause)- It was a unique circumstance; to be presented with a silver medal by the Grand Lodge of Mark Master Masons of England and Wales, and other possessions of the British Crown, and anyone who gained the medal must be a credit to the school and herself (applause). In the name of his brothers, he congratulated the successful pupil (hear, hoar). The late Grand Secretary of England had written to Miss Mellor: -"I have the pleasure to inform you that orft, the examinations and annual report of tho pro- gress made by pupils being educated by the Mark Benevolent Fund my Board award the medal for proviciency to Gwen Gertrude Hughes. I shall be greatly obliged if you will present it at the next presentation of prizes." It is on that aooount, said the speaker, that I am here this afternoon. As Masons in North Wales, it causes us great pleasure that the daugh- ter of one of our brothers has been able to ob- tain the silver medal of the Grand Lod-a of England (applause). Mr J. Porter,chairman of the North Wales Masonic Charitable Association, had also written expressing his regret at being fin- able to attend and congratulating the school and also the scholar. In conclusion, Mr Porter pointed out that there were five boys from Wales being educated at the Royal Masonic Institution, Bushey, and a like number of girls Clapham. In investmg the recipient, Can Edwards said: "It gives me very great pleasure in ,r.: senting you with this medal. I congratulate yoa on the fact that your studies have been such tZSar* they are satisfactory to yourself, your heaxinmr tress, teachers, and all your friends. I hope it is only the beginning of a very bright, successful and happy future" (applause). After speaking a few words of encouragement to the other schol- ars, Canon Edwards congratulated Miss Mellor upon the fact that one of her pupils had gained such a distinguished honour from the Grand Lodge of England (applause). Further letters regretting inability to attend were received from Colonel Platt, Prov. Grand Master of North Wales in Craft Masonry; Sir Wm. Buckley Hughes-Hunter, Mr James Tux- ford, Conway, Messrs John Lees, Herbert Lloyd, and W. T. Broeklehurst. DISTRIBUTION OF PRIZES. Mr Woodley then proceeded to distribute the: prices to the following successful scholars Upper IV.: Class prize, R. Warner; examination, L. Greon. Lower IV.: Class prize, M. Mellor; examination, F. Rowe. F'orm III. Class prize, H. Liddelij examination, A. Davies. Form II.: Class prize, G. Jones Parry; examination, F. Pownall Owen. Good conduct: Upper school,, M. Reed lower school, G. Eraser. Attendanoe: D. Liddell. General improvement: V. Robert.8. V. Fraser; M. Owen. Music: M. Jenkins. Certificate list: London College of Musij ? A.L.C.M.. Myfanwy Jenkins, Marie Owen. Incorporated Society of Musicians: Pianoforte— ? grade IV., Myfanwy Jenkins; grade III, M., Reed, S. M. Warner; grade I., F. Pownall Owen,. M. Davies, V. Roberts, F. Rowe. Preparatory:, V. Eraser. Violin: Grade II., M. Owen, M. Mellor, M. Jenkins. Cambridge Local Examina- tion Junior, E. Williams; preliminary, M. Jenkins. It should be mentioned that Myfanwy Jenkins, who gained her A.L.C.M., is only twelve years, of age. She is the pupil of the headmistress. Miss Mellor cordially thanked all who had taken part, and also the parents and friends who had attended to witness the distribution. She added that the pupils had done remarkably well and the health had been excellent throughout the- year. Canon Edwards, in replying, said he was sure they all wished the school continued success- (hear, hear). The company were afterwards entertained te- tea.
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