The Welsh Coast Pioneer and Review for North Cambria

THE ANGLESEY HARRIERS will meet) on Saturday, December 26ta Llangefni Wednesday, December 30 Llano rah ymedd. Saturday, January 2nd Round Table. Wednesday, January 6th Neuadd Coedana. Saturday, January 9th Talwtrn. Each day at 11.45 a.m. SIR W. W. WYNN'S HOUNDS Will meet Saturday, December 26 Malpas At 10.15. THE FLINT AND DENBIGH HOUNDS Will meet Saturday, December 26bh Rhuddlan Wednesday, December 30th Coed Coch. Saturday. January 2nd Bodelwyddan. At 11.0. THE PLAS MACHYNLLETH HOUNDS will meet Saturday, December 26 Fclingcrrig Bridge At 11.0.

NOATH WALES INTERNATIONAL TRJAL MATCH. EAST v. WEST. SELECTION OF RKf'Ri'.SEATAXJVfS TEAM. The above Uiaj niatcb tools plice at Denbigh, on Saturday, in the presence of a goodly number ol spectators. The inateb aroused comnderahle intercFf and was fought out to a finish with great determina tiun on the part of both teams. Tt-a weather re- mained iine during the play, but the ground was very wet olving to the recent rains, and the players had much difficulty in keeping their footing. There was same change in the constitution of he leauiS as at first announced. G. Bryner, of Carnarvon. failed to turn up as a substitute to UI" Captain of (t'n West team, W. E. Jonas, Llandudno, and other changes were ruado in this team as originally consti tuted. The teams were:- East Goal, A. Powmao (Denbigh); backs. J. W. 1\ Recce (Denbigh) and R N. LJoyJ (Newtown); hdvi3, T. J. Whitehouso (Wrexbam), G. Parry Jones (Den. fcigh), vice and F. Connah (Rhyl), captain; forwards,- J. Owen (Ruabon), Strand Jon»s (Ku.hiii), J. J1, liii.hards (Newt-own), T. Forster (Nê4'- town), and T. 11. Thomas (Ruabon). West: Goal, A. Williams (Fwllheli); backs, W. 15. Thomas (Holyhead), and F. W. Fosbery (Carnarvj-.) vict:-captain Halves, Ernest Parry (Llandudno), A. (hmlen Davies (Danbigh), LI. B. Kvans (Rhyl); for- viurdx, E. Bone (Llandudno) captain, A. HardeaeMe (Pwllheli), LI. Bone (Llandudno), W. Dailey (LIon dudno), and W. H. Owen (Holyhead). Jlassrs W. Gunner, lvhyl and H. V. Doughty Davle. Cclwyn Bay, were the umpires, and these g8ntlcmen. wilh Mr DownE:, Powell, of Wrexham, acted as s.elej. tion committee. From the bully-off there was so/no give and tal:o rby. The "East" made a concerted movement, end ing in a elianoo for the outisde right who failed m score. The "East,' however, continued to press, but defence proved too strong. The ball was not Jon away and a shot from the left was neatly saved by the goal. The "West" then pressed, but the bail was cleared and was soon afterwards in danger(i,vi proximity to the "West" goal. Fosbery failed, and the goal-keeper saved twice very smartly. Afterwards, play was for some time in the "West" twenty but a rusit by the "West" took the ball up the field. The" East' 'returned and pressed, but their oppo- nents got- away and began to press in turn. Parry .Tone-, Reece and Connah, were prominent in the de- fence at this juncture, and the Ixill was returned to tho other cud. About this time. the "West" rignt full back and the goal keeper saved weft From a pass from the left, a hot shot was put in, which was again saved. The goal keeper cleared, but the "Ea.st forwards following up, T. H. raonas scored the first goal for the "Last." Following on the Bully-off, the "West" rushed up the field, but 1,11.) opposing team soon get relief from a long shot by the left back. The ball was taken to the "West" tvwnty-flve Three was just a chance to score, but the shot went wide. The "East" 3ir, pressed, but, a nice dear by the right back gave 10 lief. K. Bone broke away and ran ip, but the tal. went into touch, and another good rup by the "West" ended by going over the line. For some time after. wards play"was in the "Kust" twenty-five, and' from a pass t)y 1'. lsone, the chance for the "West" went wide. After thii the "East" pressed continually, and only poor play in combination prevented a score Fosbery was now playing better, and the "West" right-hack was also good. Ernest Parry was also playing a nice game at centre-half. Up and down play followed, the "West" forwards showing want of strength. At this stage, the game was dull, a fine ran by E. Bone bringing a welcome relief, whs. after getting through the backs, threw away a chance In front of foul At half-time the score was: East one, West, nn. On changing ends, the "East" pressed, and after the ball had been up the field, a fine shot was put in, but well saved by Williams in goal Later, a neat attempt by Strand Jones resulted in a score. The "West" then had a fine opening, but failed owing to want of combination. There was more give and t.ake play The "East" pressed and a nice shot Just failed, but keeping up pressure, Strand Jones again scored. For a time after this the game lacked Interest, but the "West" did better in the latter end, and more than one tussle took place in front of goal The" Weston however, were outctused and the game resulted In a decided victory for tbe "East" by five foals to nil. THE SELECTED TEAM. In the evening a dinner was held at the Crown Hotel, the Mayor of Denbigh (Alderman James Hughes), presiding, supported in tJ: vice-chair by Mr H. V Doughty Davies, Colwyn Bay. Before the toaste were given, Mr Loughty Davies announced the names of the selected team to repre- sent North Wales as against the South. He said that the Selection Committee bad a harder task than ever before r hem this year, owing to so many players be- Ing on a par with one another. Sentiment was put aside, and the vote went entirely to the man who was considered the most worthy of his Llace in the team, Irrespective of any outside influence (hear, hear). By scoring fivo goals to nothing, the "East" team had entirely reversed the result of last year. when the "West" were successful. Mr Davies then went on to announoo the names of the selected players as fçlloWII Goal, A. Bowman (Denbigh); backs, J. W. P. Reece and F. W. Fosbery; (R. M. Lloyd, Newtown, as re- serve) halves, Frank Connah (Rhyl), Gerald Par/y -Tones (lienbigh), and Mr Whitehouse (Wrexham); centre forward, J. P. Richards (Newtown); outsidc- rigttl;, J. Owen (Ruabon). A. Hardcostle (Pwllheli'; left ing, T. Forster (Newtown), and EL Thomas (Ruabon). The announcement of the names was received with loud cheering. Several toarts were then submitted and honoured, the speakers being, the Mayor, the Town Clerk of Den kigh (Mr J. Parry Williams), Mr Wynne Reece (Becre- tary of the Association), Mr Doughty Davies, and Mr -WlUiam Bailey (Llandudno).

PWLLHELI NOTES. The match v. Carnarvon which should have been played on Thursday, bad to be abandoned owmg to the weather. Both D. Hardoastlc UD A. Williams made journey to Denbigh to play in the West v. East matoh, and though their side was badly beaten 5 to 0, I understand both players ptaraa ver7 favourably.

COURSING. ABERGELE COURSING MEETING. iu oommittec of the Abergele Ooursfrlg Meeting are to be oongiratulated on the excellent arrangements they have made for this year's fixture. Last year it was suggested that they should arrange for a two-daya' meeting, and they set to work to bring this about. Mr H. R. Hughes of Kinmel, with his usual generosity, has granted permission for the two days' oomsing, and this will take piuoe on Wednesday and Thursday next week (30th and 31sb). Mr Harrop, who is again the secretary, has made all necessary arrangements, and the gathering promises to be of a most successful character. The draw has been fixed for six o'clock, at the Bee Hotel, on Tuesday, and will be followed by the usual dinner. Arrangements have been made for a special train from Liverpool on Wodnesday morning, calling at Chester, Pres- tatyn, and Rhyl, and in order to meet the wishes of those coming from a distance the meet wiD be at Bodoryn at 10 o'clock, instead of Si.30, as originally arranged. Given favourable wea- ther this year's coursing- should establish a re- oord for this now firmly established event. Hares are said to be plentiful, and the nominations are coming in wcll.

CHESS. In the account of the Chester meeting, published in our last issue, the name of Mr Francis Nunn, Colwyn Bay, was inadvertently omitted from the list of vice-presidents of the newly-formed North Wales Association. It may be added that during tho meeting thanks were warmly expressed to Mr H. Wills, hon. secretary, and to Mr T H. Allbutt, of Old Colwyn, for their exertions on behalf of the Association. It is understood that Mr J. D. Chambers, of Manchester, a widely known chess amateur, who has already done much for the game in South Wales, and who has offered a cup for competi- tion amongst the North Wales clubs, is likely to visit Colwyn Bay at an early date, and to give an exhibition of simultaneous play at the town Chess Club. I

BETTWSYCOED. ST. MARY'S CHURCH.—Tbe Advent service on Friday evening was conducted by the Rev. D, Jones, PennmenmawT. FOOTBALL.—1The local football team visited Llanrwst on Thursday, and played a friendly game with the Llanrwat Thursdays, the gaillc ending in a draw of two goals each. -Vlr BRYNMAWR LITERARY SOCIETY.-I D. W. Evans presided at a miscellaneous meQt- ing to-day week, the programme including songls and recitations. Mr Thomas Parry waa elected to preside for the ensuing three months. OBIT'kiARY.-I, I" week the death occurred of Mr David Owe-n, Mountain, CapeJ Garmon. The funeral took place on Saturday at Capel Gammon Cemetery', the Rev. 0. G. Pritchard, reotor, officiating. TRAP ACCIDENT. — While Mr Lewis Wil- liams, Gariihinyn, Capo! Garmon, was driving home from LLanrwst last week, the horse sudden- ly bolted and upset the conveyance. Mr Wil- liams fe-li into the roadway and sustained a frac- tured leg. lie is progressing favourably.

CONWAY. For the couyenience ot the public In Conway, a letter-box has been aiSxed to the entrance of ttie Estate Office, near the Town Hall, where advertise- ments and copy for tho "Welsh Coast Pioneer" may b3 left. R. G. OWEN, F.S.M.C., Certified Optician, Llanrwst. At Compton House, Conway, first Friday in the month.—Advt. MODEL OF THE BRIDGE.—The Rev. B. Menai Frar.cis has just completed an excellent model of the Conway Suspension Bridge, which ho has been engaged upon for some time. OBITUARY.—Mrs Hugh Jones, wife of Mr Hugh Jones (signalman) pissed away on Thurs- day morning ai, her residence in Llewelyn-street-, after a protracted illness. Deceased was about 60 years of age. The interment took place on Monday afternoon at St. Ag'ncs's Cemcte¡- the oMef mourners being the widower, Mr Hugh Jones, and a" family of several children. FOOTBALL.—On Christinas Day, Conway will journey to Colwyn Bay for a League fixture, when the following team will represent the local club:—Llew. Parr; Tom Jones and 0. Ellis; Arthur Cwen, Bob Owen, and T. Thompson; II. Eowland3. Athcrton, J. R. Jones, E. Saunders, and Will. Stone. ELECTION OF DEACONS.— The following have been elected deacons of the Welsh C.M. Chapel, Gyflin: — Mr Roger Jones, Mr Hugh Williams, Isfryn; Mr David Owen, Bangor-rcad; Mr Ellis Griffith, Berry-street; and Mr Lemuel HugLes. AN OLD INHABITANT. Miss Many Abram, one of tho oldest inhabitants of Conway, passed away on Monday morning' at her resi- dence in Upper Gale-street. Deceased, who was 85 years of age, was a native of Conway, and loaves many relatives and friends. THE BOROUGH BAND.—Under their new conductor, the Borough Band are assiduously practising for the band contest at the Baptist Eisteddfod on Christmas Dav. SUDDEN DEATII.- On Monday afternoon, Mr J. Pentir Williams, the Countv Coroner, held an inquest at Conway touching the death laNN of Robert Hughes, a hawker, who was found dead in b?d at his residence on Suondeiv morning. Deceased was apparentiy in good health on Sat- urday night. Ho was 34 years of age. The jury returned a verdict that the cause of death was "Alcoholic poisoning SATURDAY "POPS, "The Saturday even- ings popular concerts continue to attract large audiences to the Town Hall. On Saturday even- ing, the Rev. J. Luther Thomas presided over a good attendance An interesting: and varied programme was contnbuted to by Miss Jones, Compton House (vocalist), Mr Robert Nowell (comedian), Mr David Williams (vocalist), Mr Arthur Ralphs (cornet soloist), and the Conway Borough Band, SCHOOL PRIZE DISTRIBUTION. The annual distribution of prizes for good at- tendance took place at the Girls' School on Thursday afternoon. After some singing by the scholars and a Welsh recitation by Gwladvs Evans the prizes were presented by Mrs Roberts, The Vicarage, in the unavoidable absence of Mrs Wood, Bod- londeb; the Vicar, Aldernaii R. Arthur Prich- ard, Mr Rowlands, N.P. Bank, and the Rev. J. Davies, addressed the children. The first-class prize winners were: Alice Ne- vitt, Sarah Nevitt, Maggie Bithell, Mary Jones, Jane Ellen Hughes, Lizzie Ann Jones, Lily Jane Polin, Grace Ellen Roberts. Seoond Class: Mary Griffith, Ethel Griffith, Jennie Hughes, Florrie Hughes, Mary E. Evans, Bessie Evans, Maggie Lizzie Jones, Gwenllian Williams, Agnes Roberts, Lal Hughes, Margaret Ann Jones, Emily Roberts, Myfanwy Roberts. Three girls—Sarah Nevitt, Maggie BiSiell, and Mary Jones won silver medals for tlhree years' full attendance. A silver watch was presented to Alice Nevitt, who had attended seven years without a single absence. THE LIBERAL CLUB ANNUAL MEETING. The annuaJ meeting and "smoker" of the Liberal Club was held at the Club Rooms en Thursday evening, the Mayor (Dr. M. J. Mor- gan) presiding ovor a glood attendance. The balance sheet and the secretary's report were adopted. The Right lIon. D. Llojyd George was re- elected hon. president, with the following hon. vic,e-presidents: -Sir Charles MoLaren, Bodnant Hall; Mr William Jones, M.P.; Mr Ellis Jones Griffith, M.P.; Mr H. Duncan Maclaren, M.P.; Mr Henry Lewis, J.P., Conway; Mr J. Allan- son Picton, and Councillor Dr. Carter, Degan- wy; president, the Mayor (Dr. M. J. Morgan); hon. treasurer, MT Wra. Hughes; bon. assistant treasurer, Mr Owen Jones; hon. secretary, Mr W. J. Harris; secretary, Mr R. T. Hughes, Glenva, Woodlands. The following resokitjonB woro carried unani- mously: "That this annual mooting of the Can and 'WIa District Liberal Club desino to express its = to the Government for passing the Licensing Bill through the House of Commons, and also express its approval of the patient and generous negotiations of the Minister of Education with a view of aiming at a satisfactory settlement of the education question and fuitibfir its emphatic protest at the action of the House of Lords in flaunting the will of the people by their sum- muily rejecting measures tifoat are in acoordaooe with the mandate received by the Government." "That this annual meeting1 of the Conway and Diatriot Liberal Club expresses its heartfelt gra- titude at the assurance given by the Prime Minister to the Chairman or the Welsh Party of the determination of the Government to asory a IXaesteUiahioent and Dnendoirmani measure ttwoqgji tbe Boose of Obaunoofl neack Marion,* OAKWOOD PARK HOTEL. H. Lang, Esq., Manchester. Mr and Mrs Robinson, Stretford. Mr and Mrs Lees, Knuteaord. Mr and Mrs Weatherill, Dublin. Mr and Mrs Fitzgerald, do. Mr and Mrs Haig, Didabory. Miss Haig, do. Mr and Mrs Mamby, Stafford. Messrs Fielder (2), BromJbafl. Mra Fielder, do. A. Ford, Esq., Stoke. Mr Tower, Trentham. Mr Baldwin-Johnson, London. Mrs Baldwin-Johnson and friend,do. Mx Isaacs, London. Mr and Mrs Ware, Liverpool. hfim Ware, do. MT and Mrs Pirorc, Mcols. Mias Priore, do. Mir Squires, Birmingham. Mis Squires and party, do. Mr and Mrs MoMichael, London. W. Bennett, Esq., do. Miss K. Thorley, do. Col. Sarson, Colwtyn Bay. Mr Davis and party (4), Edgbaeton. Mr and Mrs Giffin-Taylor, Liverpool. Mr Bisseker, do. Mn, Bisseker and party, do. Mr and Mrs Rathbone, Warwicks. Miss Rathbone and governess, tso. Mrs Hale, Tpefriw. Misses Hale (2). do. Miss Ringland. Old Colwyn. B. WilwaJ, Esq., and fnemd, London. Mr Lodington, Liverpool. L. Mellon, Esq., Manchester. Masses Myers (2), Manchester. Mr and Mrs Jackson, Kenilworth. Miss Jackson, do. D. Brown, Esq., West Kirby. Mrs, Miss and Master Brown, do. J. Biau-okensee, London. Mr and Mrs SheLdon, Birmingham. Misees Sheldon (4), do. J. Webb, Esq Huddersfield. Miss Scholos, do. Mrs Cross and son, Deganwy. Mr and Mrs Lamplough, Edgbaston. Misses Hoyle, Manchester. Messrs Moore, Dublin. Mr and Mrs Cotte-Hibbert, Warrington. Mr Dunbar, Hunsiianton. Mrs Dunba-r and son, do. Miss Duabar, do 11. Gibson, Esq. trutrm. Mr and Miss Ogdien, Liverpool. Mr and Mrs Morris, Oldham. A Athcrton, Esq., Bowdon. Mr and Mrs Plant, Wolverhampton. Mr Morgan and friend, Liverpool. T. Grundy, Esq., and friend, Lymm. Misses Grundy and maid, do. Mr and Mrs Williamson and son, Manchester Capt. Maodermott, Ireland. Misses Brown (2), Ranger, Co. Down. W. S-mymaur, Esq., GaJway. Mr Strauss, Edgbaston. Mr Green berg, do. Miss Murphy, Bangor, Co. Down.

LLANRWST. J. SMITH WILLIAMS desires to draw at- tention to his exceptional display of fancy g'oods suitable for Cnrutma3 and New Year presents.— Advt. JONATHAN JONES AND THOMAS wish you all a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, and desire to call «.it?iitio-n to their extensive stock of house furnit-ure of the best manufacture at extraordinary low prices. Cail and judge for yourselves.—Advt. FEATHERS' STORES. This well-known establishment still leads the way. The best quality in boots, shoes, and clogs always m stock. Finest assortment in the trade. Repairs neatly and promptly executed.—Miss E. Jones- Williams.—Advt. EDWARD JONES, 40 and 42, Denbigh-street, has the best and cleanest supply of fried fish, chips, and green peas in the town. Always on hand and ready. Also groceries of all kinds will be open on Boxing* Day for the convenience of the public.—Advt. HUGHES AND BURROWS, Ironmongers, are showing everything in Kitchen Utensils from a set of Skcnvers to the New Trident ing Range. Also Copper Kettles, Copper Vases. Plush Mirrors, Table Bells, Table Lamps, and Enamel Mantle pieces, Tile Grate, and Tile Hearth. Inspection invited. Also Table and Pocket Cutlery.—Advt. ON VIEW a valuable picture. This picture will be presented free to Purchasers of Goods to the value of 53 Inspect: Hugh Windows. Remember our Boots are the best for the money; thc, best wearing, the best fitting, the best value. Llanrwst and Bettwsycoed.—Advt. L. WILLIAMS AND SONS, of Gwydvr House, and Carrington House, have a fine dis- play of Artistic Goods for Christmas Presents. Christmas Cards and Postcards; a stock of Men's Silk Mufflers and Netted. Silk Scarfs, Ladkis' and Gents' Umbrellas with elegant handles, a large variety of Fancy Articles, etc. —Advt. HOW TO ENSURE A HAPPY CHRISTMAS —Just see your Family's fect; are dry and warm. If not; do not delay, but go straight to Jenkins' Boot Shop, whore, for little money, you will get the Best Quality in Town. Waterproof Boots and warm cosy Slippers are much cheaper than Doctor's Bills. Jenkins buys onl the best Leather for Itepa,i-s.-Aavt. THE FAKER G-OCH.-Williani Griffith is showing a Choice Selection of Seasonable Foot- wear in such a variety of Style that it is impas- sible to describe them in detail. His Hand- Sewn work is well-known for hard wear, and is under his sole supervision.—Advt. THE PIONEER BOOT STORES are show- ing a g-rand display of the Celebrated "K" Boots and Shoos in both Light and Heavy Waterproof Soles, suitable for Shooting, Golfing, and every class of wear. In home-made Boots they have an endless variety. Repairing is a speciality. —Advt. FRESH DAHjY, cod, hake, rock salmon, soles, plaice, crabs, oysters, shrimps, and every variety of fresh and cured fish.-F. G. Parry, 35 Station-road, Llanrwst.—Acht- E. LLOYD JONES, BIRMINGHAM HOUSE, LLANRWST.—The Best and Cheap- est House in the District for all kinds of Im- plements, suitable for all Seasons; also for Kitchen- Ranges, Grates, Enamel Slate Mantel Pieces, eto. A good Stock of Guns and Am- munition always on hand. Sole Agent for Car- son's Liquid Paint and other Specialities. First- class Plumbers and Tinsmiths always kept on the pre nuses.-Advt OUR LOCAL REPRESENTATIVE is Mr Chambers, 5, Poplar Grove, to whom all com- munications should be addressed, and who will ifcwSy <<" th» "North Wales NEBO COUNCIL SCHOOL. On Friday be- fore breaking up for a fortnight's Christmas holi- days, a distribution of prizes took place in the schoolroom. Twelve handsome volumes of books given by the Denbighshire Education Authority for good conduct, highest marks, and regular attendance, were presented by Miss Halhed of Bryn Derwen, and Miss Blackwall, of Belmont. A short programme of twelve songs by the pupils was enjoyable, and a penmanship competition for prizes given by Mias Halhed was quite interest- ing. The first prize was won by Mary Ceridwen Roberts, of Cefn Bach, and the second by Wm. Evan Jones, of Creigiaa. A consolation prize was awarded Winifred Roberts, of Bryn. Then there was a competition in English composition for prizes given by Miss BlackwalL The first was won by Mary Ceridwen Roberts, the second by Winifred Roberts, and the third by Olive Coram Morris, of Bryn Tawel, who sang and played four times. Before dispersing each child was presented with a Christmas Card by Miss Halhed, while Miss Blackwall gave them an orange each. RELIGIOUS SERVICES.—The following will officiate at the different churches next Sunday:— Parish Church, Rev. D. C. Davies and Rev. J. Morgan; St. Mary's Church, Rev. J. Morgan and Rev. D. C. Davies; Seion (C.M.), Rev. J. Pritchard; Scotland-street (C.M.), Rev. W. Thomas; Penuel (B.), Prayer Meeting; Taber- nacle (C.), 10 a.m., Rev. W. Cynwyd Williams; Ebenezer (C.), Rev. J. 0. Jones; Horob (W.), Mr Rowlands; Cambro-Breton Mission, Holy Communion at 8 a.m., Parochial Mass at 11 a.m., and Welsh devotions at 6.30 p.m.—Father Trebaol, O.M.L SALE.—Messrs Fletcher and Chisholm on Tuesday had a successful sale of trees and shrubs on the Market Square. BILLIARD HANDICAP.-The final in this handicap at the King's Head resulted as follows: -1, Lewis Morris Hughes, 200; 2, John Evans, Trefrfw, 176. FOOTBALL.-ne League fixture between the homesters and Festiniog had to be declared off on Saturday, all the Festiniog ground was flooded. PRESENTATION.—On Friday the members of the company performing the Welsh dramatio piece, "Taid a Ndn," presented Miss Kate Hughes, who takea the part of "Maria" in the play, with a handsome silver afternoon tea tray, on the oooasion 01 her pending marriage. Mrs Williams, Station Houses made the presenta- tion onbehau of the oompany. LITERARY SOCMTMB.At Monday's meet- ing of Horeb Society the Rev. T. C. Roberts ,pre6&4 when U addren ne delivered 1ny Mr EL Davies Jones. At the meeting of the Taber- nacle Society Mr David Jones, Aneddle, pre- sided. The subject of debate was "Whether the Pulpit or the Press exercised most inflnerroe in Wales." Mr Joseph Davies championed the press and Mr Lewie Owen the pulpit. GOOD ATTENDANCE REW ARDED.-Mr W. J. Willi a me, J.P., chairman of the grouped schools managers, together with Messrs W. Hughes, J.P., W. G. Owen, T. R. Jones, and Mr J. C. Daviea, the County Education Organ- iser, mcl at tbe Council School, on Friday morn- ing, in order to present one of the scholars, Thomas John Williams (14), Denbigh-street, on behalf of the County Education Committee with a gold watch and chain, for regular attendance during a period extending over seven years. Mr W. J. Williams said he did not think that a single scholar in the county could show such a record of attendance. The presentation was formally made by Mr J. C. Davies. TEMPERANCE.—The third meeting of the Women's Temperance Union was held at the Scotland-street Mission Room, on Friday. The opening exercises were taken by Miss Davies, Trewen, and a paper was read by Mrs Roberts, Llys Myfyr. Part was taken in the discussion by Mrs Rowlands, Grove Howe; Mrs Williams, Preswyifa; Mrs Thomas, Fron Deg; Mrs Wil- liams, Council School; and Miss Jones, Ty'n-y- Caeau, who presided over the meeting. Mrs C. 0. Jones sang two solos. FUNERAL.—The interment took place on Saturday of the remains of the late Mrs Lloyd, Albion Hotel, the Rev. D. C. Davies officiating. The mourners included Mr Lewis (brother), Miss Lewis (sister), and Mr Price (brother-in-iaw), and a large number of other relatives and friends. FOOTBALL.-The following is the team se- lected to go to Holyhead, on Christmas Day, and to meet Colwyn Bay at Gwydr ground, on Boxing Day--Goal, Gillet; backs, J. R. Jones and Will Owen; halves, Grenville Jones, Chis- holm, and Francis Williams; forwards, W. A. Williams, Humphrey Roberts, A. Richards, Johnny Jones, and Stephen Hughes. Reserves: Howe] Roberts, Salisbury Roberts, Henry Ro- berts, and Dick Jones. THE BANGOR DRUIDS met the Llanrwst Reserves, on the Gwydr Park enclosure, in a friendly encounter, on Saturday. The game ended in favour of the homesters by three goals to two.

LLANFAIRFECHAN. RAILWAY PLATFORM IMPROVEMENT. —The spacious new waiting room on the up plat- form at the railway station has been completed and is now in use. It meets a long-felt want. CONSERVATIVE DEMONSTRATION.— It has been arranged to bold a Conservative de- monstration at Llanfairfechan early in the New Year. THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS. It haa been arranged to close the shops from Thursday night (Christmas Eve) to Monday morning. They will also be closed on New Year's Day. OBITUARY.—The funeral tcok place at Llan- fairfechan on Friday of Miss White, Washing- ton House, who died at the age of 89 years. An ardent member of the Christ Church congTega- tion, the deceased lady was very charitable, and by her death t.he poor of the parish will lose a good friend. The funeral was ot a private char- acter, and among those who attended were the Rector of Llanfairfechan (Rev. F. P. Watkin Da- vica), Reotor of Conway (Rev. J. W. Roberts), Rector of Bettwsyeced (Rev. R. M. Jonea), and the Curate of Llanfairftchan. GIRLS' NATIONAL SCHOOL. The presentation of prizes for rcgula.r attend- ance at this school last week was of a very in- teresting character. The children, who wero mostly drossed in white, enjoyed themselves thoroughly, as did also the parents and ether visitors. Co'-onel Platt, C.B., who presided, began by reading H.M. Inspector's report, which is as follows:—"The pupils are exemplary in their be- haviour, and in personal neatness. Good pro- gress hus been made in all features of the in- struction, which generally reaches a high stand- ard of efficiency, and reflects much crcdit upon the headmistress and her hard working staff." Colonel Platt gave the girls a stirring address, basing his remarks upon H.M. Inspector's re- port.. Mrs Piatt presented the prizes, the fol- lowing girls receiving medals as well as band- some booksAnnie Roberts, Ida Williams, Edith Morris, Elizabeth A. Owen, and Catherine Williams. Miss Owen proposed a vote of thank? to Mrs Plate, the Rector seconded, and the girls cheered lustny. The Rev. Morgan Jones, in an eulogistic speech, proposed a vote of thanks to the head- roistrc-cs and her stoS. This was seconded by Mr Evi'i, tho children again giving hearty cheers, to which Miss Owen responded. Mrs Platt, with her usu.:d generosity, has this year again ordered warm frocks to bo made for gh-ls who are in need. Colonel Piatt presented each member of the teaching stall in the girls' and infants' department with a pair of kid gloves. each member of the teaching stall in the girls' and infants' department with a pair of kid gloves.

SLAENAU FESTINIOG. I GWYL DE A CH YNGHERDD.—CyrJial- iwyd yr uehod prydnawn a nos Wener div/eod- af, yn nghapel y Rhiw (M.C.). Eisteddodd tua 225 o biant wrth y byrdd.au yn y prydnawn, ac yn oi ei arfer, rhoddodd Mr O.v^n Jones, Dol- awel, auraialau, etc., iddynt. Yn yr hwyr, cyn- halivvyd cyngherdd, o dan lywyddiaeth y Parch Thomas Hughes, B.A., a'r bardd talent-og Bryf- dir yn arwain. Cymerodd y rhai c-unlynol run yn y cyfarfod, sef y Gobeithlu, o dan arweiniad Mr Meredith Roberts; Miss Catherine J. Wil- liams, Master Willie Emrys Jones, Mri Rd. Jonea Vaughan, T. T. Jones, W. O. Roberts, E. Ffestin Jones, A.C., D. Thomas (telynor dall o Feirion), Meredith Roberts, D. G. Williams, R. T. Williams, D. J. Roberts (Dewi Mai e Feirion), Miss Jones, DolaWel; Miss Owen, Post Office; Miss Lizzie Lloyd Williams, etc. Y cyf- eilesau oeddynt Mrs Bryfdir Jones, Misses Alice Jones, Laura Rowlands, a Laura E. Jones. Pas- iwyd diolchgarwcb gwresog ar y diwcdd i bawb am wasanaethu. CYNGIIERDD.—Nos Iau, o dan nawdd Cym- deithas Ddrwyiliadol Dewi Sant, cynhaliwyd cyngherdd yn y Neuadd Eglwysig, o dan lyw- yddiaeth Mr Richard Bowton, Cartre', gan yr hwn y cafwyd anerchiad rhagorol. Gwasanaeth- wyd mewn dadga,nu gan Mr W. 0. Jones, Ffes- tiniog; Miss Griffiths, Talsarnau; Miss Blodwen Jones (Llinos Dwyryd), Misses Pollie Evan3, Janet Morgan, a H M Davies. Hefyd, cafwyd unawdau ar y "clarionette" gan Mr Powell Hughes, Penrhyn, a chyfeiliai Mr R. Watkin Davies. Yr oedd y telynor dall yno fel telynor a chyfeilydd. Dadganodd Dewi Mai o Feirion benillion pwrpasol i'r noswaith, a chafwyd ad- roddiad gan Miss Dora Roberts, Ffestiniog. Diweddwyd cyngherdd rhagorol drwy ganu yr Anthem Genedlaethol, Miss Griffith a Mr W. 0. Jones yn canu yr unawdau. Y CLWB RHYDDFRYDOL—Nos lau a nos Wener, cynhaliwyd cyfarfodydd i drafod "Man- teision Masnach Rvdd." Cymerwyd y gadair nos Iau gan Mr W. T. Jones, Newborough Buildings, a nos Wener gan Mr W. W. Parry, Tanymarian. Darllenwyd papyr galluog <.r y mater gan Mr D. WThite Phillips, a chymerwyd rhan yn yr ymdrafodaeth gan amryw o'r aelod- au. BETHEL. Yn Nghy rndei thas Lenyddol Bethel, o dan lywyddiaeth y Parch Silyn Ro- beirts, M.A., d&rllenwyd papyr ar "Wtadgarwoh Esther," gan Miss Nell Jcoes YN MYD Y GAN. Daeth Mr Owen Ro- berts, New Tanymanod-terraoe, allan yn gyd- radd ar yr her-unawd dydd Iau yn LiambedT.- Hefyd, enillodd Mr E. T. Evans, Brondwyryd, ax yr unawd tenor yr un diwrnod mewn Fiotedd. fod yn Abarmaw. DAMWEINIAU.—Dydd lau, pan yn dod o'r ysgol, bu i faohgen Mr Thomas Williams, Wynn road, dori ei fraiah.- Ytr un diwrnod, yn Chwarel Rmwbaoh, syrthiodd Mr William Edward Jonea o ben ysgol, a nos Wener syrthiodd Mrs Morris Williams, Dolgarregddu, o ben y grisiau, a thor- odd ei braioh. TEML TAKYGRISIAU.—Cynhaliodd y Demi uchod ei ohyfarfod nog Wener, o dan lywydd- 1rJ°ncs, Glanrafon-terrace. DIRWESTOL. Nos Sadwrn, yn Ysgoldy Jeru- salem, cynhaliwyd cyfarfod dirwestol, pryd y gwasanaethwyd y cyfarfod rnewn oanu, adrodd, etc., gan Obeithlu Hyfrydle. Cafwyd ainerchiad gun y Parch T. Morgan, Wyddfmiir. ARWAIN Y GAN. Yn y Gyfeillach yn nghapel Scion, nos Sul, bu i'r Parch T. Morgan, Wyddgirug, yr oedd vn gwreinidogaetbu y Sab- both, arwain y gynulleidfa mewn canu amryw o'r tonau detholedig ar gyfer y gymanfa. Efo ydyw arweinydd cerddorol y gymanfa, a gyn- helir yn Ngholwyn Bay. CANU CAROLAU.—Yn Bethel, Tanygrisiau, 006 Lun a nos Fawi-tfa, trooliwyd dau gyfarfod 1 ganu. oarolau. Yr un modd yn nghapel y Gar- regddu, nos Lnn. ANGLADD. Prydnawn Sadwrn diweddaf claddwyd gweddnhan Mra A. J. Jones, priod Mr R. M. Jones, Bronycludwr, Bethania. Canodd corau Bethania a Jerusalem yn effeithiol iawn ar hyd y ffoardd o'r ty i fynwent Bethesda. Gwasanaethwyd yn ei hangladd gan y Parohn. John Hughes, Jerusalem, a J. Rhydwen Parry, Betih&nia. YR YSGOL SIROL.—Noe Fawrth, yn y Neu- add Gyzral], cynhaliwyd grfarfod cwobrwyo blynyddol yr yagtJ uchod, o dan bTryd&eih Mr J. ftcfcd Jcnas (oodeirydd y rheohryr). Rhan- wyd y irwwlxrwyon i'r ysgofiieigTon g*n yr Athro Lewis jodol Bangor. jmON.^ Ng^mdeilbto I«nyddol yr lwys bon, o dan lywywaeth Mir HugL Jones, cafwyd anorohiad gan y Parch T. Morgan (Mylkm), Wyddgrug.

PENMACHNO. AGRICULTURAL ORGANISATION SOCIETY On Saturday, Mr E. Daviee-Jonos, solicitor, Llanrwst, addneased a reprasentativo meeting of the farmore of the district upon the objects of the above Society. The Rev. Ben. Jones, rector, presided. Mr Davies Jones stated that the Society ex- isted for the purpose of advocating the princi- ples of co-operation among agriculturists and giv- ing advice and assistance in the formation and organisation of properly registered Co-operative Agricultural Societies in suitable districts through- out England and Wales. The Society was sup- ported almost entirely by voluntary oontribu- tions. In Anglesey several flourishing Societies now existed, and on Tuesday last Mr Walter Williams, the organiser oi the Society for Wa.lee, met the farmers from Llanddewi, and Pandy, Llanrwst, and formed a branch. These branchee became affiliated to the Agricultural Orga-nisa- tion Society by the payment of a small subscrip- tion which entitled them to many benefits. The Societies had the whole of the knowledge and experience of the central society at their disposal. Mr Dayies-Jones laid considerable stress upon the appointment of a business man as secretary, as it was useless to form any oo-operation unless the same was thoroughly managed. On the motion of Mr J. Lloyd Morris, seconded by Mr J. Thomas, it was resolved to form a So- ciety for the district, and that Mr Llewelyn, Penybont, be appointed secretary, and that the secretary apply and obtain the necessary rules and forms of registration. On the motion of Rev. Ben. Jones, seconded by Mr Lloyd Morris, a hearty vote of thanks was accorded to Mr Davies-Jones. To make final arrangements a meeting will again be held next Saturday, at which all who tat e an interest in the movement are welcomed to attend.

CORPORAL PUNISHMENT IN SCHOOLS. (To the Editor of the "Pioneer.") Sir,—I was present at the Prince's Theatre, Llandudno, on Thursday evening last, and heard Mr Wm, George speaking of the difference of present day training in our schools, and among other things he mentioned the banishment of the cane. But is the cane banished? On page 10 (clause 38) of the School Regulations it states: "C,orporal punishment shall be administered by head teachers only." And clause 40 states: "Every case of corporal punishment of however slight a nature shall be formally recorded in the punish- ment book. The punishment book when full shall be forwarded to the Education Office." Some of my children are attending a public school, and from them I learn that each teacher in the school carries a cane, which is used by them in a very promiscuous fashion. A fault in spelling, writing, arithmetic, or talking in class is corrected by a cut with the cane, and if the h^nd is not held out to receive it, any other part of the body will do. I do not suggest that such punishments are always severe, but to my mind teachers so lacking in authority that they must needs be provided with a oane to enforce it, or possessing so little self-control that they strike scholars on the head, are totally unfitted to have the training of young children, and it is time parents should demand that the ru!e.o of the Edu- cation Committee be strictly adhered to.—I am, etc., A PARENT.

WARNING TO USERS OF PETROL. (To the Editor of the "Pioneer.") Sir,—I find our sale of petrol in small q'ar.ti- ties for domestic use, viz., cleaning small articles of wearing apparel (mostly belonging to the fair sex) is greatly increasing, and I think it a duty to issue a note of warning against tho use of this highly infiamable spirit- for cleaning purposes. The growing familiarity with petrol has a ten- dency to make those who are not familiar with its use careless. There is an authenticated case of the vapour from this spirit, having travelled a dis- tance of 30 feet, taking fire and bringing about a serious conflagration. It cannot be too strongly impressed that the use of petroi in a room where there is a naked light or fire is highly dangerous. It might ako be pointed out that to pour this spirit down a drain is an infringement of the law, and lays one open to legal procosdings. In more than one insta-noo the result of such an action has been to cause serious damage. In case of a fire the use of water to extinguish petrol only increases the dan- ger as the light spirit burns and floats on the water, and the tendency is to incroase the zone of danger. The method to adopt in case of a petrol fire is to use one of the patent fire ex- tinguishers, a syphon cf scxla. water, sand or soil, or, in a case of a small fire to beat- it out.—I am, etc., THOMAS W. KEMP, Manager. The Grosvenor Motor Co., Ltd., Chester, December 21st, 1903.

TIIE CONSERVATIVE MEETING .4T CLAN CONTrA y. (To the Editor of the "Pioneer."). Sir,—I read with interest, not to say astonish- ment, a letter signed "Pro Bono Publico" in. your last issue. Is it really possible that any intelligent person can truly say that facts such as were produced at the above meeting were stated to mislead the public ? "Pro Bono Publico's" contention was based upon three statements made at the meeting. I will take them in the order he put them. (1) That the Patents Act- was a measure of Protec- tion; (2) That more Britons leave their country than Germans leave thoirs; (3) That the impor- tation of doors, windows, etc., caused increased unemployment. Now, with regard to the Patents Act, to claim that it is not a protective measure is absurd. Your correspondent stated that it is framed in the true spirit of Free Trade. I wish to state, and I challenge "Pro Bono Publico" to contra- diet me, lubat neither we nor airy other mnntrv have ever had a system framed in the true spirit of Free Trade, and I faril to see the con- nection between what he calls Free Trade and ;'removmg an obstructive monopoly which checks mdividuaJI development." The Act is without a doubt: of the very essence of protection, i.e., pro- tecting OUT own workpeople against unfair for- eign competition by compelling the owner of every patent registered in this country to mako the article hore. It is bearing fruit aireadv, for scores of foreign firms are selecting sites all over the country to erect factories to make theiT patented articles, and thereby benefit our own work-people. He goes on to state that' Protection always tends to raise tihe price to tho consumer. May I refer "Pro Bono Publico" to the report of the Colonial Conference of 1907 ? In the report C.d. 5523, page 378, we are told that. Mr Deacon (one of the Colonial representa- tives) asked Mr Lloyd George the following question: "Did Mr Chamberlain ever admit that) any proposal he fathered was to raise the rmoe of food?" Mr IJoyd George: "No." Mr Dea- con: "That is the point." That, as Mr Deacon mid, is the point. What. Mr CSiamiberlain said over and over again in the course of his speeahas an tihe fiscal qttestian was "that nothing he pro- posed would add one farthing to the cost of the irving of She working-man, ot of any family in this country." In reference to his second statement regakrding emigratioH your correspondent- atatnd that the reason of the unproportional balance of emigra- tion from Great Britain as compared with Ger- many is that because the latter have no Colonies within the temperate zone, they have to relin- quish their nationality and seek refuge amongst those who speak a foreign language. I have heard a few alignments in favour of our lop- sided Free Trade, but I have no hesitation in heard a few alignments in favour of our lop- sided Free Trade, but I have no hesitation in awarding this one the proverbial biscuit. When a man emigrates in search of a job he does not expect to drop into a feather bod. Before tak- ing such a stop he has made up his mind to rough it, and the matter of language does not trouble the ordinary workingman so long as lie has work. He bhen states that there aire two causes at work in stimulating1 emigration whicn have nothing to do with Free Trade. As he did not mention what they were, I hope they were not "terminological inexactitudes." Now to his third statement concerning the importation of doors, windows, etc.,—if "Pro Bono Pubiioo" takes the trouble to look up the Trade Union returns published by the Board of Trade in the September (1908) number of the "Labour Gazette," he will find that the duty free imports of manufactured wood work for the I nine months ending September, 1908, were:- Furniture and cabin<?t- ware £ 548. >+26 House frames, fittings, and joiner's work £ 153,^94 Miscellaneous wood turnery, etc £ 994,682 Total J All this work came from abroad without a penny tax. Now, if "Pro Bono Publico" deeired to ship any of these articles to foroign countries, heavy duties would be imposed amounting in the case of Russia to JB6 17s lOd per cwt. He quotes Mr Chamberlain as stating that half the value of manufactured gcods is paid in wagfes, and be argues that each joiner in this country would only get an extra pound a year if these things were produced in this country. Has the thought ever occurred to "Pro Bono Publico" that '[ we gave our Colonies preference (as they now us, and such as their representatives have at the Colonial Conferences repeatedly asked for, only to be told that "the door was slammed, barred, and locked on them") it would mean that our trade with them would be improved, and there- fore decrease the enormous amount of unemploy- ment in this country. John Stuart Mil! said "A country cannot be expected to renounce the power of taxing foreigners, unless foreigners will in return practice towards itself the same forbearance. The oily mode in which a country can save itself from being a loser by the revenue duties imposed by other countries on its com- modities, is to impose correspondcng revenue duties on theirs."—I am, eto., Llanrwst ALBERT HUGHES. I

CATTLE. LIVERPOOL, Monetary.—The supply of cattle was smaller than oil Monday last. Trade of a disfcppointing character, aaid with fewer buyers in market oonsadexa hie reduction on last week's improved rates hao to be accepted. A reduced supply of about 2000 in the sheep department had not even tl:e effect of maintaining the Jast quotations. Very few touched this figure, and generally trade was lower. Prices:-Beef, 6 to 4-Jsd mutton, 3d to 5d per It At market:- lOBS cattle and 2997 sheep. WRLXHAM, Monday.—'There was onlv a moderate supply of stock at to-day's market, and business was quiet, the Smiiiuheld present- ing a holiday appearance Quotations Beef 6d to 7d per lb., mutton, 6d to 7jd, veal 7d to 8d, and pigs from 7s 9d to 9s per score lbs. WOOL. BRADFORD, Monday.—There is more bua- ness doing, than is uraal at this time of the year in wool tops, and prices show distinct tendency to harden. Sixties mermoes are quoted at Is lid; crossbred forties are Is. A few top makers who recently dropped their prices below the point have now remmcd to it. There is active inquiry for English wools. Fine wethers are alio selling. HAY AND STRAW. MAN Cf I E.iU'j li Monday.— Hav, 4^1 to 4|d clover, 5d to 5jd; si raw, oat, 3d per stone. BUTTER. OORK, Mouday.-Sniali suppjy stiffer prices lively demand. First 103s, seconds, 98s, th;>-ds 92s; superfine 103s, fine 98s; fresh A 103s, ditto B 98s, choicest 103s, choice 9&.

BANGOR MARKET, MEAT, BCTTER, AND EGGS Fresh buttar, Is 4d per ib. fresh eggs, seven for a shilling; Irish, Daniih, and Canadian butters, is and Is 3d per lb beef, od to lOd per lb.; mutton, 7d to IUd; veal, 8q to 10 per ib.; pork, 7d to 10d, ham, id to IQd^ bacon, 7d to £ d; fat pigs 3cl per lb. FBUIT AND VEGETABLES. Potatoes (new), 121 bs for bd; carrots, 9ibs for 6d; turnips, Id per lb.; parsnips, Id oer lb. cabbages, Id to 3d each; cauliflowers, 3d to 6d each; celery, 2d to 3d per stick; leeks, Id per bunch; grapes (English), 2s to 2s 6d per lb grapes ncreign;, 4d to 8d per lb.; tomatoes, óJ to 8d per ib.; apples 2d to 3d per lb. FISH, POULTRY AND GAME. Chickens, 4s per couple; fowls, Is 9d each; duck- lings, 3s Cid each; hares, 3s 6d each rabbits, 6d to lOd each; pigeons, Is 4 per brace; pheasants, 5s 6d per brace; partridges, 4s per brace; wild ducks, 5s 6d per brace; ducks, 3s to 5s each; geese, 7d per lb.; turkeys, 9d to Is per lb. smoked salmon, Is 6d per lb.; soles, Is 4<1; turbot, Is 2d; brill, Is; halibut, 9d; lemon soles, 9d; plaice, 3d to 6d; whiting, 4d to 6d; dabs, 4d; gurnets, 3d; hake, 4d; skate, 4d; ood, 3d to 6d; lobsters, Is lOd; white bate, 6d per pint; prawns, Is per lb.; shrimps, 5d per pint. LLANGEFNI, Thursd.ay.-Butter. 16 3d per lb.; eggs, 8 for Is; beef, 6d to 8d per lb mutton, 7d to 9d per lb.; veal, 7d to 9d per lb.; pork, 6d to 8d per lb.; fa.t pigs, 3d per lb.; little pigs, 10s to 13s each; ducks, 2s 6d eaoh; fowls, Is to Is 6d each; potatoes, 6s per sack; oats, 148 to 16a per quarter.

MR BRYAN WARHURST.' Organist and Choirmaster of St. Thomas' Church, Rhyl, also Choirmaster of St. Paul's Church, Colwyn Bay, VISITS OLD COLWYN AND COLWYN BAY (TUESDAYS AND FRIDAYS). Prepares Pupils for the Associated Board of the Royal Academy of Music, the Royal College of Music, and the Trinity College of Music, London. ORGAN, PIANOFORTE, SINGING. HARMONY, THEORY, Etc. LATEST MUSICAL SUCCESSES: Address: Haydn House, Brighton Road. RHYL 22317p Late Advertiserm Mr Charles Morga ljl COLWYN BAY AUCTION I- III T« THE FIRST SALE OF THE NEW YEAJI will be held on JANUARY 5th, 1909, when VCR, CHARLES MORGAN will SELL by 1*1. PUBLIC AUCTION, ss above, a Oolleb- tion of HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, including Bedroom, Dining and Drawing-room Suiten Tables, Chairs, and Hardware, American Or,-an. and a general Collection of Household Re- quisites. Sale to commence at 2 o'clock. Farther Entries solicited. Prompt SettlemeaA guaranteed. Offices: Colwyn Bay Auction Rooms- Mr. Chas. P. Sheffield. ABERGELE SMITHFIELD. FIRST SALE FOR THE NEW YEAR, MONDAY, JAN. 11th, 1909. CHAS. P. SHEFFIELD respectfully in»itfe early Entries for the above Sale. Cash to Sellers at the fall of the hammer. Auctioneer's Offices: 19, Bodfor-st., Rhyl. LLANNEFYDDrT'REFNANT7 £ ..570^= W5 £ 1-J ning Numbers at the Draw, held Decem- ber 21«t» 1908.—1, 478 2, 737; 3, 469; 4, 531i 5, 277; 6, 495; 7, 437; 8, 477; 9, 640; 10, 284; 11, 485; 12. 699; 13, 526; 14, 434; 15, 774; 16, 518; 17, 577; 18, 572; 19, 599. 20. 388; 21, 356 22, 549; 23, 537; and 24, 575. P \\TANTED, Lurry, Cart, and Harness.—Sen^ » full particulars, by letter, to "C. J. 11. "Pioneer" Office, Rhyl p T7V>R SALE, Landau, equal to new; light anj _T roomy; rubber tyres J Roberts arjd Soiin Builder&-Apply, "698," "Directory" and "Pio- neer" Office, Llandudno. p mO LET, Unfurnished, North Wales coast, A between Rhyl and Colwyn Bay, and withp in five minutes' of shore, excellent Apartment House, ooniamiaig four Entertaining and nine Bqjdrooms, Both, W.C., etc. Low Rental. Satisfactory reason for present tenant leaving. Possession early spring.—Apply, Haslam. Sur-i veyor, Rhyl. p WANTED, BETWEEN MAID (under"Nurse and Cook), age about 17; wages 4s a week. —Address, "X. A. "Pioneer" Office, Colwyn Bay. 23087p rrV^7BE~TET, that well-known Free House, A the Bull Hotel, Abergele; immediate possession.—Apply, with full references, to R H. J. Bowdage, V rood eg, Denbigh. 23251p ENERAL, good, for 18th January; early T riser; another maid kept. Write, 31, Great George's-road, Waterloo. Liverpool. 23250p Music. MR F. GURNEY BARNETT, L.R.A.M. A.R.C.M. (Teaching Singing). (Teaching Pianoforte). Conductor of the Colwyn Bay Philharmonio Society, GIVES LESSONS M VOICE PRODUCTION, SOLO SINGING, PIANOFORTE and ORGAN PLAYING, THEORY, HARMONY, etc. Candidates prepared for ftil re^^nis^d- ExaminatIons.-Address NORMANHURST, LLANERCH ROAD, COLWYN BAY. MR. W. CLAXTON. Teacher OF Violin. CORRECT POSITION and METHOD of VIOLIN PLAYING TAUGHT. VISITS COLWYN BAY EVERY FRIDAY.—For terms, apply CLAXTON'S MUSIC DEPOT, LLAN- DUDNO. 22485p t ?.£è 11 MR. PETER EDWARDS, MUS. BAG- í (rEDRALA\V). I 4 30 years: experience in London. •» <4 Editor of Musicai Coiurnn in London Kilt 4 Y 25 years' experience as Adjudicator, 4, 4 Conductor of Musical Festivals. Lecturer.$ f Spccial attention given to i Y Mr. Ei wards visits T Colwyn Bay, Llandudno, Rhv >, Y» A Prestatyn, St. Asaph, See. X | Audrcss: PARK VILLAS, ABERGELE. 1 Y Having travelled in Scandinavia & Russia, 7- y Having travelled in Scandinavia & Russia, 7- Y Mr. Edwards can arrange to Lecture upon Y, Y these Countries, giving examples of Nation- f al Music, &c. LIMELIGHT VIEWS. J 4

— — T> Births, Marriages, and Deaths. bE, ATHS. AMBLER.—December 15th, at "Mount Trevor, Rhuddlan, in his 68th year, Thomas Ambler, late of Birkenhead. DANIEL.—On December 15th, at Brynhyfryd. Towvn, Mrs Daniel, widow of the late Mr. Owen Daniel, a-uciioneer. aged 68 years. DAWES.—On the 15th inst., at The Lilacs, Pres- tatyn, John Thomas Dawes, mining engi- neer, a 62 WILLIAMS. December 13, at Nanncrchi Rectory. N. Wales, Caroline Mary, the wife of the Rev. Watkin Williams, and youngest daughter oi the late Syr John Piozzi Sal us- bury, of Brynbella, Hintshire. Funeral at Nannerch Church, on Friday.

J Funerals Completely Furnished by J. DICKEN A SONS, STATION ROAD, COLWYN BAY. TELEPHON* 0175. Telegrams-" Dioken," Undertaker, Colwyn Day. I J: Funerals furnished and personally oondaoted J. E. 8::i:LL8, Penrhyn Road, COLWYN BAY Fonr doors from the G.P.O. Tel. No. 16y5.

The death has occurred at Shrewsbury of th# Rev Charles James Wilding, formerly vicar of Upper Arley, Worcester. Mr Wilding, who waa 84*wa8 the son of the late Mr C. Wilding, estate agent at Powie Castle, and thrioe Mayor o4 Welshpool.

i TIMBER BUYERS OF NATIVE TIMBER COAL 1„ RICHARD WILLIAMS £ SONS — coaj description for for COAL PROPRIETORS, Works Collieries, HATIYE 4 FOREIGN TIMBER MERCHANTS, *nf Estates, Prlv«" Railway Wagon Builders & Repairers, Residences Shipbuilders, supplied on Wheelwrights, — SAWMILLS, j inst tercm. &C., &C, i Price Lists Connah s Quay, Flintshire. appi* HYAD 7. Rumford St., Liverpool.