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VISITORS AT COLWYN BAY I PWLLYOROCHAN HOTEL. J. S. Littlewood. Esq., resident, Mrs Littlewood, resident. E. Oliver, Esq., Manchester, J. Murgatroyd, Esq., do. Mrs Murgatroyd. do. Miss Murgatroyd and Nurse, do. Hrs Twigge, Liverpool. 11. Twigge, Esq., do. J. Law, Esq. Ceckheaton. Mrs arij Miss Briggs, do. J. Kirkwood, Esq.. Blundellsands. Mrs Kirkwood, do. Captain Farquhar, Sandbach. Mrs Farquhar, do. Mrs Atkinson. Cleokheaton. Mrs 1-eigh, Brooklandi. Miss Leigh, do. J. Moss. Esq., Manchester, J. R. Barlow, Esq., Bolton .Misl< BarJow, Bolton, n. Tonkin, &sq., Colwyn Bay, Mrs and Miss Stoddard. Manchester T Stoddard, Esq., Manchester. J, W. Jones, Esq., Manchester. Mrs, and the Missee Jones, do, Miler Kirk Burton, Esq., Liverpool. Miss Burton, Liverpool. U. Evans, Esq., Newport, 0. F. Wood, Esq,, Liverpool, F. Taylor, Esq., junior AlancLesW, G. A, Francis, Esq, Hoylake. The Misses Francis, do, Davis, Esq., Liverpool. Mrs Davis, do. | Mrs Davis, do. j Richard Storey, Esq., do. { Mrs and Master Storey, d< J W. Daxigna.ll, Ksq., Bujy I D. L. Pnokett, Esq., Liverpool » J. Blyth, Esq., do. Miss Blyth, do. Mrs Heap, Rochdale. Misses M. and D. Heap, do. I. McKenzic, Esq., do. Mrs MoKenzie, do. H. Kershaw, Esq., Manchester. H. Christian Jones, Hoy lake. Mrs Christian Jones, child and maid, do. Six Charles Petrie, Livec ool. Lady Potrie, do. I C. A. Petrie, Esq., do. Dr. Clarke, Manchester. Mrs Carson Clarke, do. E. Petrie, Esq., Liverpool. COLWYN BAY HOTEL. W. Whitehead, Esq., and chauffeur, Manchester. T. HowL,, Esq., do. J. Bowker, Esq., do. 'I A. Buckley, Esq., and chaulleur, do. Aderman Lord, J.P., Middletoa. Mrs Lord, do. Mr Wilson, do F. W. Moo.-e. Esq., Croydon. Miss R. Moore, do. Iiõ. Moore, Esq., da. I Mrs Moore, do. O. Moore, Esq., do. Miss M. Moore, do. G. Gibson. Esq., Dublin. Mrs Gibson and nurse, do Master Gibson and governess. Dublin, H: Bleckley, Esq., Chester. Mrs Bleckley, Chester. Master Bleckley, Chester. Mr Mackie, London. Miss Mackie, do. B. Hollingworth, Esq., Dobcroij Mrs Hollingworth, Dobeross. I W. Kendrick, Esq., BirmiDghara. L. Stealm, Esq., Croydon. A. Taylor, Esq., Eccles. W. Pratt, Esq., Heaton Moor. H. R. Huddleston, Esq., Londors. P. Christian, Esq., Lirerpool. F. J. Brinley, Esq., do. A. Mansell, Esq, Shrewsbury. —Ellinger, Esq., Manchester. Mrs Ellinger, do. Master Ellinger, do. -Hirschorn. Esq., do. —Lowe, Esq., Birmingham. Mrs Lowe, do. -Belcher, Esq., Darleston. Mrs Belcher, do. Miss Belcher, do. Mr Belcher, junior, do. METROPOLE HOTEL. Charles Tree, Esq., Manchester. Mrs Tree Manchester. J. T. Collins, Esq., L.R.A.M. Barndey. Miss Smith, do. Charles Thomson, Esq., A.R.A.M. do. Miss N. Howe, do. Mrs Crawford. Preston. Miss Crawford, Praston. W H Brothers, Esq., Birmingham J, Waite, Esq., Colwyn Bay. R. Sabonhian, Esq.. Manchester Mrs Sebhionan, Manchester. Children and Nurse, do. J. F. Williams, Esq., Manchester. Rev. Simpson, Birmingham. J. White Esq., Redditch. Dr. Sheein, London. J. C. Fletcher, Esq., London. T. Cotton, Esq., London W. Moreton, Esq., York. Miss Moreton, York. S. W. Waechter, Esq., WTialley Range. Miss Gregory, do. Mrs Harrison, Kidderminster. Miss Harrison, Kidderfminster. Miss Langtry, Liverpool. Miss Watts, Manchester. Messrs Watts (2), Manchester. C. II. Dempsey, Fsq., Dublin. T Goodwin, Eeq., Birmingham. Misses Goodwin (3) and friend. L.Hemming, Esq., and friend, Birkenhead. J. Jones, Esq.. Wrexham. J. Workman, Esq., Liverpool. LOCKYER'S PRIVATE HOTEL. F. Hughes. Esq., London. Mrs Hughes, do. -Hislop, Esq., Prestwich. Mrs and Miss Hislop, do. J. Wild, Esq., Bolton. Mrs Wild, do. A. Nicholson, Esq., Stourbridge. Miss Nicholson, Wolvsrley. W. Coleman, Esq., Birmingham. Mrs T. E. Roberts, Liverpool. Miss Marshall, Manchester. Miss Hawthorne, do. J. Hislop, Esq., Prestwich. A. Hislop, Esq., Prestwich. RHOS HYDRO, COLWYN BAY. Dr. Hutchison, Manchester. Dr. Ilderfcon, do. H. Henshaw, Esq., do. T. Hube, Esq., New Brighton. Mrs Hulse, do. B. Hulse, Esq., do. J. Macdonald, Esq., Hoylake. Miss Mactdonald, do. T. Macdonald, Esq., do. Miss T. Macdonald, do. J. Branes, Esq., Liverpool. K. Waterhouse, Esq., Timperley. Mrs Waterhouse, do. HBATHFIELD TOWERS (Greentlell Road). Miss Foster, Resident. Miss Retemeyer, Resident.

COURSING AT COTTON HALL, DENBIGH. The annual coursing* match was held at Cot- ton Hall near Denbigh on Fnda^, and some splendid sport was witnessed. Results.— Cotton Hall Stakes, for eight dogs.-Mr Arm- strong's Jock beat Mr Angel's Maggie, Mr E. T. Humphrey's Happy beat Mr T. Lewis's Wal- lace, Mr D. Knowles's Mailefin beat Mr p Lloyd Ellis's Spring, Mr J. Evans's Jacob beat Mr Geo. Jones's Migiht. In the sooond round Happy beat Jack and Mahefin beat Jacob. In the final Mr Humpdlreys, Happy beat Maihefin Puppy Stakes for six dogs.—Mr Harry Ro- berts' Skeleton beat Mr J. Parry's Thread, Mr Armstrong's Llwyn beat Mr J. Gerrard's Fear- leas Sailor, Mr X Parry's Pretty Worker had a bye. In the second round Uwyn beat Skeleton, and in the final Mr Armstrong's LJwyn heM Prettry Worker.

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COLWYN BAY. Boxing Day Eisteddfod at Rhyl New Pavilion —record entries.—Advt. A FINANCIAL SUCCESS.—The variety en- tertainment, held in the Pavilion, on the 9th iIMt., in aid of the funds of the T.A.A., proved most successful. The figures to hand show that the nett proceeds amounted to about £21. CHRISTMAS VACATION.—During the week end the pupils of the various colleges in the town left to spend their Christmas holidays at their respective homes. LITERARY SOCIETY.-A special meeting of the Literary Society was held in the Cafe Royal, on Tuesday last week, to celebrate the Milton tercentenary. The following members ixjad selections from "Comus—Mise Barker, Miss Eni<d Lloyd, Mrs Lloyd Owen, M.A., Miss Selbie, the Rev. J. Hunter Smith, M.A., and Mr Eric Thomas. CHRISTMAS PANTOMIME. Mr flarry Reynolds, having secured a long lease of the Public [Iall, as will be seen from our advertise- ment columns, intends inaugurating his season hare with a great Christmas pantomime, "Jack and the Beanstalk," supported by a full com- pany of popular artistes, with excellent costumes and scenic effects, on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, January 5th, 6th, and 7th. Reserved scats may now be booked at Fleet's Music Stores. There will be a matinee on the Wednes- day. Mr Reynold; with his touring company are appearing for the next four weeks at the Curzon Hall, Birmingham, in conjunction with William Hamilton's excursions, amd nightly renewing ac- quaintance with a number of his old Colwyn Bay patrons. Mr Reynolds promises a number of attractions during the coming season. He in- n tends making some necessary improvements in the hall, and will shortly give his personal at- tentions to the business, leaving his touring com- pany for a time. OGTTAGE HOSPITAL.—Miss L-ome Roberts hM been appointed st-alf nurse at the Cottage Hospital She was trained in the Liverpool Nurses Training School in connection with the Royal Infirmary, and holds nfce certificates of Queen Charlotte's Hospital London, and the C.M.B.. The many friends of Nurse Peak, for- merly senior probationer, will wish her success in the fresh work she is talcing up in the Train- ing School in connection witi'n tajie Royal Infirm- ary, Liverpool, where she is going in January. BOY SCOUTS.—A business meeting was held ill" the rooms of the Young Men's Christian Association last week. The scouts turned up in good numbers and evidenced much interest in the proceedings. Several of the patrols were re- formed, and the following lads were appointed a.s officers for the four patrols.—Jas. Hulme, R. T. Chaplin, A. flulnic. and E. Wild, leaders; H. C. Hill, E. Rowlands, A. o. Roberts, and J. Mills, corporals. The A.D.C. is W. Ilibbans, the scoutmaster being the secretary of the Y.M.C.A. A certain number of the Lads are about entering for the first class examination. Y.M.C.A. ADULT SCHOOL.—Mr T. Ilulley. one of the members, opened up She discussion on Sunday afternoon on "Peace," differing very considerably from the tenets of the Peace Asso- ciation. The President of the School, Mr C. E. Blocck, presented views strongly advocating cessation of wars and reduction of armaments and standing armies. The discussion proved so interesting that the whole of the time was occu- pied, and the usual lecturette on a nature topic had to be abandoned. ST. PAUL'S CHURCII.— At Sunday even- ing's service, Mrs W. M. Venables Williams sang' the solo "Ab'.de wi,th Me," and Masters Bertie Davies and Lloyd Jones sang the solos in the Litany. CHRISTMAS SERVICES AT THE CHURCHES.—Services will be- conducted at St. Paul's on Sunday as follow: 8 a.m., Holy Com- munion; 11 a.m. service, sermon and Holy Com- munion; 6.30, short service or sacred song. St. David's (Welsh): 10, Holy Communion; 6, short carol servioe and an address. Mission Church: 11 a.m., service, sermon, and Holy Communion. ANOTHER PERFORMANCE OF "PINA- FORE." Miss Lena Thomas writes to 9ay that as a result of the popular reception given to the performance of "H.M.S. Pinafore," promoted by her in Octo- ber, the opera will be presented again during the third week in January at the Pavilion. Mr Thorn ley-Dodgfc and all the performers will re- appear in the caste, whilst Mr Lyell-Tayler will conduct the final rehearsals and performance as before. HOLIDAY FOOTBALL. —On Christmas Day the Bayites will meet Conway on the Rhos Fields in the League tournament. The team chosen to do duty is: J. Booth; T. Tonkin, T. McCann; in the League tournament. The team chosen to do duty is: J. Booth; T. Tonkin, T. McCann; E. Griffiths, T. Wellings, R. Rowlands; Moss Jones, Will Jones, W. J. Parry, C. flallwoco, and J. 1.,1. Owen. Boxing Day is at usual re- served for the annual League fixture at Llan- rwst. The only changes from Friday's team will be on the right wing, when the positions of the Abergele men will be'taken by E. Roberts and A. N. Other. WESLEY GUILD The Rev. J. Weslev Hughes, president, occupied the chair at Thurs- day's meeting when three excellent papers were read as follows: "The late Rev. Isaac Jones," Mr D. J. Jones, Meirion Villa; "The late Rev. John Hughes, D.D. (Glanystwytb," Mr Price Williams, Bryn A led: and "The late Rev. John Evans, Eghvysbach," by Miss Evans, Cranmor. ORANGES FOR THE CHILDREN. The teachers attached to the various schools and the school attendance officer wish to thank all who kindly subscribed towards the purchase of, and those who gave oranges for distribution amongst the school children. Over 3000 oranges were dis- tribute^ to-day (Wednesday) at the various schools before the children left for the Christinas holidays. BILLIARD COMPETITIONS. The prizes won in the recent billiard handicap held at the Conservative Club were presented on Friday evening to the S'uocessful competitors by Mr H. Simkin, chairman of the Sports Committee. The successful cueists were: Premier handicap: First prize (Whitehead challenge cup), Mr T. Davies; 2nd, Mr H. Evans; 3rd and break prize (duck presented by Mrs Davies, Iron Shop), Mr J. Goodman; 4th (presented by Messrs Trehearne .and Cooke), Mr R. R. Moulsdale. Novices handicap: 1st. Mr H. Whitenead (cue and case, presented by Messrs J. Ashcroft and Co., Liver- pool); 2nd, Mr G. Maddock; 3rd, Mr S. Bond (Gladstone bag, presented by Mr E. H. Davies); 4th, Mr G. Mason (duck presented bv Miss Francis Davies, Iron Shop). CHRISTMAS POSTING.-A notice has been issued by the postal authorities urging the public to post all correspondence as early as possible during this week. This (Wednesday) and to- morrow evening the boxes will be cleared earlier than usual for the general night mail, at the heajd office, and finally at 8.15. Letters bearing an extra halfpenny stamp will be accepted over the counter up to 8.30. SILVOGRAPH PICTCRES.-At the Sino- graph exhibition at the Public Hall a splendid set of pictures are shown, and large audiences are in attendance nightly. The programme in- cludes Quebec Pageant, a Prehistoric Man, Statue, Strongest Man Wins, At the French Ball, Airship Republique, Cinematograph Evi- dence, A Love Story, Sexton Sleepwalker, John Gilpin, Force of Habit, Feeding a Snake, Life on a Steam Trawler. RAILWAYMEN'S "SOCIAL." The mem- bers of the local branch of the London and North-Western Railway Temperance Union opened their session on Friday evening with a "socia! In the absence of the Rev. Thomas Lloyd, through illness, Mr C. H. Noble, chair- man of the branch, presided. A very enjoyable miscellaneous programme was presented, the fol- lowing being amongst the contributorsSolos, Miss M. Hughes, Miss Sliield, and Mr Gwilym Jones; quartette, Mrs Davies, Miss Shield, Messrs W. Davies, and T. Williams, all of Old Colwyn; recitations, Miss E. Parry, Miss N. Parry, and Mr J. O. Williams (branch secretary); phonograph selections, Mr H. T. Williams, of the Colwyn Bay Goods Department. Mr Sum- mers, of Old Colwyn, accompanied efficiently. Interesting addresses were de- livered at intervals by Mr Fred Griffiths and the Chairman. Refreshments were afterwards served at the expense of the Rev. and Mrs Thomas Lloyd. Hearty thanks were aooorded Mr and Mrs Lloyd, and all who had taken part, on the motion of Mr Aldis, seconded by Mr Wynne, chairman of the Llandudno Junc- tion branch. GOSPEL TEMPERANCE ASSOCIATION.— On Thursday evening a well-attended temper- ance meeting was held in the Nant-ty Glyn Schoolroom, under the auspices of the Gospel Temperance Association. Mr J. W. Adamson presided, and interesting addresses were deliver- ed by the Revs. Thco. Lloyd, John Edwards, and II. T. Cousins. Previous to the m-eetinir, tea was provided to which a large number sat down, including all who had signed the pledge during the recent crusade conducted by Mr Tennyson Smith. BETHLEHEM LITERARY SOCIETY.— At Monday's meeting (Mr Morris Ellis, presiding) a valuable paper was road by Miss Williams, Bodgwynedd, on the subject "la the Sunday SchooJ degenerating1?" A discission followed in wirioh a number of members took part. RHIW ROAD MISSION. An interesting paper was read at the literary Society's meet- ing on Tbmreday evening, by Mrs Fred Griffiths cm '^Qka elements of happy home." AD the membera took pat-fin the utitBeqoemt disouKaon. WELSH BAPTIST DEBATING SOCIETY. —Socialism was discussed at the weekly meeting of this Society, Mr Humphrey Morris and Mr Owen Jones leading the debate. The Pastor (Rev. Peter Jones), Ur T. Williams and Mr LJewelyn Lloyd also toOTC part. BROTHERHOOD.-The Rev. G. B. File, Old Colwyn, was tlio speaker at the Brother- hood meeting, last Saturday. A visitor from Mid- dleton spoke in very appreciative terms of the address, and said he was struck with the high tone which pervaded the meeting. Two solos were rendered by Mr Jones. Mr R. Thomson, J.P., presided. GOVERNMENT PROMISES.The members of the Salem (C.) Literary Society, on Thurs- day, debated the question as to whether the present Government has been up to its pledges. The affirmative was taken by Mr Roberts, of Talarfor, while Mr Hughes" of Woodcroft, led for the negative side. After a short, keen dis- cussion, a division was made, and Mr Roberts' views found the majority of supporters. CANADA FOR UNMARRIED WOMEN. The Rev. J. B. Warnicker, B.A., of Winnipeg (British representative in London of the Baptist Convention of Western Canada), delivered a most interesting and instructive address on "Canada" at the English Baptist Church, to-day week. The lecture was illustrated by a number of lantern slides, skilfully reflected on the screen by Mr E. Chaplin. The lecturer dwelt upon the great strides the Dominion was making nationally, commercially, industrially, and educationally. He pointed out that Canada. was four million square miles in a.rea, or 178,011 square miles larger than? the United States; one-third larger than Austral- ia; had three districts la.rger in area than China; was twice the size of British India; eighteen times the size of Germany; and 50 times the ex- tent of the United Kingdom. Indeed, practically every other country buffered in comparison with it, for it wa.s almost the size of the whole of Europe- Yet in that vast land so far there were only 6 millions of people. And people said it 2 was "getting very full" (laughter). In a highly interesting manner Mr Warnicker spoke of the oosmopolitan character of the population. Canada- attracted *JJ kinds of people. There were 75 different nationalities in the western section of the Dominion. In one public school which he knew there were 67 scholars representing different) ) nationalities, and all becoming English (applause). Last year 30C,000 people went out, and of these 210,000 were from Great Britain. The speaker continued at length in a most interesting vein, showing the possibilities of the country, find finally dwelt upon the opportunities to be found there particularly by unmarried women. On the motion of the Rev. H. T. Cousins, sec- onded by Mr G. Kettlewell. a hearty vote of thanks was accorded the lecturer. During the afternoon, the Pastor sat in the vestry room to receive thankafferi ngs. the total —received in siunia varying from 5d to a sover- e!Ïgn-amoun1jng to nearly £80, a record sum, will enables the church to pay off a portion of the debt. and to make up any deficiency in the current account-

ABERGELE. Children's choirs, mixed choirs, and other in- teresting entries for Rhy! Boxing Day Eisteddfod in new Pa, Ilion.-Advt. ( MUSICAL SUCCESS.—At the examinations of lÙ0 Associated Board of the Royal Academy and Xlovai College of Music, Miss Ida EsliAg, Tac-y-Bryn Oolta <e, obtained 83 marks out of 99 in the wdime-nt.s of Tmioio section, whale in the primary theory esamillati ill, Master Freddie Jones, Pen-y-Bont, obtained 91 nia. is out of 99, both being pupils of Miss M. M. Ellis. Ysoeificg Rectory, Holywell. DEATH.—We regret to announce the death of Mr J. E. Hughes, Hcencee of the Gwindy Arms, which took place on Tuesday, after a protracted illness. The deceased had b-,cn a resident of Abergele for many years, and was formerly a sergeant in the Flintshire Constabu- lary, being stationed at Hawarden. He was 67 years of ago, and greatly respected. The fun- eral takes place to-day (Thursdaiv) au Ilawarden, whore his wife was buried. PERSONAL.—We a.re pleased to learn that Councillor W. II. Judson, who has lately been confined to his room by indisposition, is much better, and we are sure our readers will join with us in wishing him a speedy recovery. CONSTITUTIONAL CLUB. The billiard handicap at the Constitutional Club is expected to conclude this week. It. bas attracted a goodly numbers of players, and the matches have bsen closely contested. THE POST OFFICE.-Excellent progress has been made by Mr Edmund Hughes, the con- tractor for the new post office, and it is expected that the building will be completed by March. It will certainly be not only useful to the public, but an ornament to Market-street. CHRISTMAS FARE.—Mr H. R. Hughes of Kinmel and Lady Florentia Hughes ha.ve, as in former years; been mindful of their neighbours at Christmas, and this week the usual distribu- tion of beef has taken place at Kinmel. NURSING FUND.—The prospects of the forthcoming bail in aid of the nursing fund are most promising. The committ-ee and the hon. secretary (Mr BushniU) are working well to en- sure its suceefss, and we feel sure they will be well Gupporrcd. ENTERTAINMENT.—A t St. George, on Thursday, a capital entertainment was en, which was contributed to by wf^^iown local singers, and proved a great suoUP^

BRYLSYMAEN. TO K REV. MEREMTK J. HUGHES' TESTIMONIAL,.— For the information of all subscribers and friends, tf".6 churchwardens an- nounoa that the presentation to the Rev. Mere- dith J. Hughes, M.A., will be made about 7.30 p.m. on Tuesday, December 29th, in the Mission Room, Brynvmaen. TESTIMONIAL TO 'I'HE REV. M. J. HUGHES.— Mr J. M. Porter, the hon. trea- surer, will soon be closing the subscription list for the testimonial to the Rev. Meredith J. Hughes, M.A., the former vicar, and it is in- tended to make the presentation to Mr and Mrs Hughes at 7.30 p.m. on the 29th inst. at the Schoolroom, Brynyinaen. The usual Christmas- tree entertainment will take place on the after- noon of the same day.

OLD COLWYN. MALE VOICE CHOIR— The MaJe Voice Choir will compete' at the ELsteddfodau at RHyl on Boxing Day, and Colwyn Bay on New Year's Day. BARDIC CROWN.—The silver bardic orown for competition at the Colwyn Bay New Year's Day Eisteddfod, is now exhibited in the windows of Messrs W. Jones and Son, jewellers, who have supplied it. CHRISTMAS DAY SERVICES AT THE CHURCHES.—On Christmas Day services will be conducted at St. Catherine's as foflow:- Early celebration, English, 7 a.m.; Welsh, 8 a.m.; morning service, 11 a.m.; evening rtervice, at 6 p.m., with sermon and carols. At St. John's there will be a celebration at 8 a.m., with matins and sermon at 11 o'clock. ENGLISH BAPTIST CHURCH.—On Wed- nesday last, Mr Ben Davies, Victoria House, in- vited the friends who had taken an interest in the building fund in connection with this church to a social tea. During the afternoon of the same day, the Pastor (the Rev. E. T. Davies) sat in his vestry to receive gifts and monies pro- mised towards the fund. At the subsequent evening meeting, the Pastor reported that near- ly JS120 had been received. Short addresses fol- lowed from Messrs Ben Davies, W. E. Jones, H. O. Hughes, Fred Davies, E. Williams, and F. Morrell. Votes of thanks were accorded Mr Ben Davies for his hospitality, and to the fol- lowing ladies for their services at the tea tables: —Mrs E. T. Davies, Miss Davies, Oaklands; Mrs W. E. Jones, Mrs and Miss Edith Evans, Bryn- eithin; Mrs Parry, Mrs Morrell, Mrs Enoch Da- vies, Mrs Williams, Hatfield; and Mrs Edwards, Bryn Eglwys. PRIZE DAY AT ROOFTREE SCHOOL. The prize distribution and entertainments at Rooftree School on Friday and Saturday proved unusually successful. Mrs L. J. Richards pre- sented the prizes and in her subsequent address to the scholars she urged Mrs Williame-Reee and the titaff to repeat the programme performed by the children at least once again. This tribute was fully merited, for the entertainment was exceptionally well managed throughout. The list included a piajioforte solo by Muriel; reci- tation, "Grandmother's Sermon," Norah; vio- lin solo, Arnold; recitation, "Old mother duck," Peggy; and a violin solo by Miss Doris Jones. The surnames of the youthful performers, all of whom are the children of well-kqown local residents, did not appear on the programme. The second half of the list was devoted to the performance of Ellis' juvenile operetta "Santa Claus," the parts being taken by: H. L. For- rest, E. O. Smith, M. Jones, Norah, Queenie, Edward, David, Herbert, Doris and Dorothy, Phyllis, Jack, Ootavia, Peggy, Mollie. In this the children were exceedingly successful. Misses H. M. Smith and M. P. Jones also sang a oou- ple of vary enjoyable songs. The programme reflected most creditably upon the mneical teacher, Mr Llewelyn Jones, F.R.C.O., Llan- fairfechan. Duwinf= interval tea was served. It ia oratifyingf to loam the school hae made excellent progress discing She jmt*

LLANDDULAS. PAY DAY.- Owing- to the Christmas Holi- days, the employees at the quarries will be paad to-morrow (Thursday) in stead of Saturday. CHRISTMAS SHOW. Mr W. F. Jones, bwticihcr, held his Christmas show on Monday evening, and the excellence of his display was generally commented on. The show injfcided two butchers' bullocks, two years old, A by Mr Wm. Davies, Baclaw, Oonwa.y, which gained second prize at the Talycafn Christmas Show, a number of sheep, pigs, and geese. RENT DINNER.—The half-yearly rent day for the Bronwcndoa Estate (Mr R Williams Wynn, Gaj-thewiu) was held at the Railway Hotel on Tuesday evening, when Mr G T. Evans, N. and S. W. Banlr, Abergele, attended to re- ceive payments. After the business the tenants were entertained to an exceJJent dinner through the kindness of Mr Williams Wynn At the close a hearty vote of thanks was ac)corded Mrs Roberts, the licencee, for the excellence of her arrangements. TEST CONCERT.On Tuesday evening last week, a liigihly successful competitive meeting was held in Beulah C.M. Chapel. Thø Rev. Wilson Roberts presided, and t.he meeting was conduct-oil by the lkv. J. J. Enoch. The chapel was crowded, and the competitions proved both keen and interesting Thu adjudicator.' were; Essays, Rev. Williams, Tow n; poetry, Rot W. E. Jones CPenliyn"), Old Colwyn recita- tions, Mr Saml. Owen, Grove Colwvn Bay; and music, Mr J. 0. Davies, Colwyn Bay. The following were the prize- wi rineri Essa oom- petition. Mrs R. W. Jones. Tai Duias, said Mr Wm. Jones, Rhyd-y-foei, tied for first place. Poetry: "Eirian.fab," Llysfaen, and Mr J. F. Rowlands, Wern Cottage, Llanddula^, tied for first piace. Music, children's solo (under 14): Miss Dilys Jones and Miss Maggie Jones. Rhyd- y-foel, shared honours, and the romaming oompe- titors, owrngf to the merit shown, were all awarded prizes. Quartette: 1, Llysfaen Partv. Party of eight: Beulah Party. Recitation (open): Mr Rowlands, Do! Vien, and Mr Wm Parry, Ty Gwyn, L} sfaen. equal. For a free- hand drawing of Beulah Chapel, Arthur Roberts, Fair View. was awarded first place for an excel. lent specimen.

ME SAM THOMPSON AT RHOS-ON-SEA. Reply TO Sir HERBERT ROBERTS. HOUSE of LORDS Defends Mr Sam Thompson, the Unionist candidate for West. Denbighshire, addressed a public meeting at Rhoa-ori-Sea on Monday evening. ° Mr Wm. Horton, who presided, urged at the outset that the question of tariff reform was eg aentialiy one which affected that particular dis- triot. As indicating how it permeated the do- mestic life of the nation, he prooe>?dec! :I have here two garden spades. One is made in Birming- ham by some fri-encLs of tny own. It is essentially o made and it cost to produce _s 5d, or at the rate of 35s per dozen, and it is sold at 2s lid. ft will be interesting to thoee concerned in the unemployment problem to know that the amount paid in wages out of the 2s 5d the spade cœt to make was Is 9d. The other spade was made in Germany, and it is sold hero at 2s 3d or 2s 6d. No duty of any kind is charged on the importation of that article, and, though it is, as you will see, not so heavy and quite inferior to that made in Birmingham, it competes wiih our own article much to the detri- ment of British trade, helping very materially to swell the ranks of our unemployed (hear, bear). Wú are called a nation of shop-keepers and busi- ness Ulen, but it is quite obvious that there is no business about that method of trading (applause). The speaker proceeded to say that though Free Trade as known in Britain was claimed to be an original system, it had been introduced very generally by the Romans two thousand years ago, and the result was that under it the people de- veloped such laziness and indolence that the might of the great Roman Empire was crushed in oonsequence (applause). SPEECH BY MR THOMPSON. REPL Y TO SIR J. HERBERT ROBERTS Mr Sam Thompson, who followed, was very cordially welcomed. He said that one good effcct of his candidature had been that since he had been working through the constituency his oppo- nent had been stirred up a little, for he was also on the warpatlV now (laughter). That was a good sign indeed, for he had always br-on fond of a good Gght, and the electorate could look forward to. an animated time between them at the general election (hear, hear). Another very good sign was that friendis of the sitting mem- ber had taken to fight on his behalf in the public press. Of that also he (the speaker) was exceed- ingly glad because he hoped to enter the same field, and use every other legitimate means to, place his views clearly and explicitly before the electors. It was not ordinarily worth while wast- ing time in discussing one's opponents, but ba I must refer to certain remarks made by his oppo- nent at LLanrwst on Friday evening. Sir Her- bert, while referring to him, said he (Mr Thomp- son) had all the power and force and influence of the Conservative party in West Denbighshire be- hind his back, and also millions of money. As far as the (irst part of the proposition is con- cerned, said the candidate, I have every reason to believe that the Conservative party in this division are giving me all the support in their power, and that with all the enthusiasm at their command (hear, hear). With regard to the millions of money, however, I a.rn at an utter loss to understand how that can possibly be said about me. The boot is entirely on the other foot (laughter and cheers). I was born in a cottage, and I have had to carve my way to rny position on this platform. I do not suggest that because of that, I am any better than my opponent; it is no higher qualification for me to seek your votes, but I can't understand a man who is himself very wealthy indeed trying to suggest for no other purpose I presume than to prejudice the electors against me that I have millions of money behind my back. I have very little money, I can hon- estly assure you. I have little besides my four quarters, and those I place at the disposal of the constituency to serve you to the utmost of my ability (hear, hear). I hope it will not be neces- sary to discuss this sort of thing again during the contest (applause). LIBERALS AND THE LORDS. Proceeding, Mr Thompson said that at the Na- tional Liberal Club the Prime Minister had out- lined his party's future policy, and in the course of the statement stated that the next general election would be fought upon two issues—the House of Lords and Free Trade He had also said that the most important question for con- sideration during the next session would be the budget, inferring that the Government would have to invent new methods of taxation in order to meet the country's increasing expenditure. With regard to the House of Lords, he had be- lieved, since he had understood anything of the constitutional machinery of this country, that that was certainly not a perfect institution it could in fact be improved in certain respects. He would always be prepared to support any policy which would bring the House of Lords into closer touch with the democratic feelings of this country- (hear, hear)—but holding that view was quite a different thmg to going about the oountry ibusing the institution, and suggesting that it had no right to take part in the discussing and f-.tming of the country's laws (applause). The ronstitu- tion of the country wa.s made up of the King, the House of Lords, and the House of Commons, and no measure could become law without the assent of all three, so that the House of Peers had qi ite as much right to discuss cr refuse any measure as the House of Commons. WThile it enjoyed that constitutional right it should continue carrying on its work (applause). If the British people did not want the Lords the problem could soon be solved, and the Liberals had now a splendid opportunity of putting the matter to the test. The Lords had just thrown out a measure behind which, ac- cording to Mr Birrell, there were "all the moral forces of this country." If that was the case the Government could confidently appeal to the oountry secure in the knowledge that they would regain power by a huge majority (applause). It was always easier to abuse a man or an institution than to argue matters logically. HECKLERS SILENCED. A Voice: But the House of Lords never argued over the Licensing Bill. Mr Thompson: I am referring to our opponents who abuse the House of Lords; so don't in- terrupt (cheers and laughter). The Voice: That is what I say too (laughter). Mr Thompson: Then I agree with you, and you need not interrupt (renewed laughter). Pro- ceeding the candidate said the present contro- versy was merely a repetition of what had been going on on previous occasions. Ia 1812 a similar agitation had been engineer's^ against the Lords. On that occasion Peers threw out the Irish Tithes Bill' the Liberals were going to put an end to them forthwith, but the Lords were still sitting up uid taking nourishment ("More power to them" and cheers). Continuing, Mr Thompson dwelt on the manner in which succeeding Liberal administrations have had resort to assistance from the House of Lords in the management of the nation's affairs. He pointed oat that in Mr Gladstone's administration of 1886 29 of "the wicked Lords" formed part of the machinery drawing salaries amounting to £ 73,000. Six of the peers were in the Cabinet. A Voice: How many of them threw Out the rioemaing BUt? Mr Thompson.: What Licensing Bill was in 1886 ? (loud laughter). j There was no more heckling'. 1 Continuing, the candidate said that in the Liberal administration there bad been. 24 pedtI ) oalled to holp at a total salary of MOGO. During Rosebery's brief reign there had been 22 peso in the administration (seven in the Cabinet < kl-wini, salaries amounting to £ 74,000, whilst ini I the laDo administration there were 20 peers (flUt 1 in the Cabinet) receiving salaries of £ 56,000 a34 1 together (loud applause). Amongst the peeE9 now at. work for the Liberal Government wore I Lord Crewe—(applause)—and Lord Morlev (apf I ptause).—I am exceedingly glad to hear thos* L cheers from our opponents, especially when fh4 I were given in honour of Lord Ore we, becaitf* he happens to be one of those wicked thin known as hereditary peers (!oud laughter snu-, applause) Ho happens to be in the Hoose of I r .-ord because his father used to be (hear, he Proceeding, Mr Thompson stated that sinftf 1834 the Liberals while in power had creatBO f 245 new lords—daughter)—while khiring £ hf 1 same period the Conservatives had been contend { with only 181 Moreover, daring the last thre# J years of Mr Balfour's administration only 1$'a new peer? had been created while the Liberdf'l had ;nado 27 during the three years they hat! j been in office (renewed laughter)" However, J committee, presided over by Lord Rosobeljy I one of the most brilliant members of the TTonsflJ 1 of Lord9--again a hereditary peer—(cheers) had j made certain recorrimentations with the object C# mending the old institution, -and be for an.8 hoped that the principles of those recommervf}#* tions would be carried into effect (applause). i1 HOW THE NATIONAL WEALTH H IMPOVERISHED. Mr Thompson then proceeded to :jpeak on fc!i favourite subject. Tariff Reform." The Fre« Trade, he said, that Cobden had in view natf s free trade between all nations, and that vo what tariff reformers were aiming at (lau^htstf* That titter betrayed the (act. that there vsnp • some in the room who had not. grasped the meaning of tariff rrforrn. He reasserte/d (hrf what tariff reformers aimed at was real trade. They wanted t.he Government to havt power to use tariffs in order to compel foreign countries to reduce Iieii- tariffs on goods i.In:.t ported into this country. They were not satfp ficd with a onesided system of free trade. Cob' den never argued that foreign countries woukl compete with Britain in manufacturing a-rUckfe His splendid ambition was that foreign countries should sen(I here fret Df till raw material to I bo converted in Britain into utilitarian wars, but he never bargainr;J for the unfair competition ot I modern times. The speaker referred to Cob"' den s own visit to France as Ambassador Extra- ordinary with the object of negotiating tlie treat/ of 1846, which he contended was nothing if not K highly successful instance of the use of a tarilB to fight a tariff. At present most important ra5f materia! left Britain which depleted the national to fight a tariff. At present most important ra5f material left Britain which depleted the national resources. Taking oal he pointed out that ÚJ 1906 the total production in the U.S.A. was W million torn, while the quantity oonsumed fcf manufacturing and other purposes at home WIIf 361 millions, leaving a surplus of only eigW millions for exportation In Germany í36 million tons had been produced; 119 Tyl Illiog* oonsumed at home, leaving 15 millions for rsf portation. In Britain, however, 251 million tonØ- had been produced, while only 174 millions had been consumed at home, 79 million tons bein £ sent abroad to other countries. It was obviotrt* therefore, that the two first named countries were using by far the largest proportion of their national wealth in their own industries, therefore getting all tha value possible out of it, and finding employment for their own whilst Brit-am allowed her national wealth to b. exploited by foreigners. In the same way our capital and people wet* driven abroad because our markets were and uncertain, and there wag insufficient employ ment. Referring to various remedies .sugg"-Otid by Liberals and Labour members he rifcliculed I Mr Shackelton's idea of abolishing overtime, be* cause working people would not put up with iIJo Dealing with land reform as a remedy he re- marked that even if ground rent were abolished I altogether the country would be precisely in th* same plight in due course, because, though ag11" cultural products might be reduced in pric, lot" a time, the foreigners would eventually raise their tariffs in such a way as to make matters even (applause). The usual votes of thanks terminated the pro* ceedmgs.

ABERGELE URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL, The monthly meeting of the Abergele and Pen- sarn Urban District Council was held on Mcpjday night. Mr J. Hannah presided, and there were- also present: Messrs Ed. Williams (vice.chair- man), Elias Evans, Thomas Davies, John Ed- wards, W. H. Jones, J. Picrce, Isaac Batho. H. E. Pritchard, Isaac Morris, and Pierce Morris VOTE OF SYMPATHY. On the proposition of Mr Pierce a vote of sympathy was passed with Mr Judson in his ill- ness. I THE BOYS' BRIGADE CAMP. A letter was road from the secretary of the Ardwick Boys' Brigade, which usually visit#, Abergele, with regard to the provision of a watr supply for the camp. The Council had written saving that the camp must make its own arrangements for a water supply. The t.ary now wrote faying that if the Council re* fitsnd to do anything in the matter in ali pro- ba.bilfty the bays would not come to Ah«>nre!»- next year, arjd pointing out that the boys brought considerable money int-o the locality, particularly by the number of friends who visited them. Ihe^/natter was left in the hands of the sur-i veyor to report to the next meetng. ALLEGED UNSIGHTLY HOARDING. The question of removing a hoarding near flis Bee Hotel was discussed. The proprietor of that hotel stated that t.he cost of removing the hoarding would be ten shillings, and he was will- ing to pay half of that amount, -ind the Council agreed to provide the other half.

BIRTH; HUMPHREYS. Deoember 13tliv ho Mr and Mrs T. G. Humphreys, Holm wood, Colwyn Bay, a daughter.

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