The Welsh Coast Pioneer and Review for North Cambria

COLWYN BAY. BETHLEHEM LITERARY SOCIETY.—On Monday evening the members of this society had a Qight with the poete." Mr Samuel Owen opened a discussion, and speeches followed from Messrs R. H. Williams, Hyfrydle; Jamea Jones, Llys Cynwal; and Mra Samuel Owen. Mr E. G Jones presided. ENGEDI LITERARY SOCIETY. — The members took part in an interesting debate on Ihursday evening, the subject being "Is Welsh pational life deepening?*" Miss Whiftord Davids ppened for the affirmative,, and Mr D. Francis Daviea replied in the negative. Several other members also took part, and when a vote was taken at the close it was found that the majority Were of the same opinion aa Mr Da vies. Mr D. C. Lewis occupied the chair. MODERN GAMES. — Mr David Parry pre- sided over a meeting of the Rhiw Literary So- ciety on Thursday evening, when a debate took place on "Are the present day gamea antl- Christian?" Mr H. Roberts opened in the affirm- ative. aind Mr H. Owen, Llys Powell, cham- pioned the negative side. Subsequent speakers were jyiessrs F. Griffiths, F. Hughes, R. P. Bowen, Alun Jones, John Lloyd, Isaac Parry, And H. Owen, Green field-road. On a division a majority was declared in favour of the affirma- tive. A SUCCESSFUL EXHIBITOR. At the Birmingham National Jubilee Show, held last week, Mr C. R. Chaplin was very successful with his two St. Bernard dogs, "Nero" and "Viking's Pride. He was placed second for the brace, gained a reserve in the open class (rough coated), a v.h.c. card in the rough coated, and h.c. in the smooth coated classes. The successes are all the moro meritorious when it is known that in all there were 47 dogs entered. Unfortunately, a Baght accident debarred "Viking's Pride" from being judged in the open class for smooth coated dogs. "Noro" is from the famous kennels of the Duke of He is a very fine specimm i and though a little backward in condition at pre- 6eot, much will be beard of him at future shows. Both dogs will be shown at Crofts Show this tVook. «< CLUB SMOKER. A highly successful smoker was held in the spacious reading-room at the Conservative Club, on Thursday evoning. ahere was a large attendance of members and friends, presided over, in the absence of Mr W J. Plevvs, by Mr G. Marfeil. Tho programme was contributed to by a number of local artistes, and a most enjoyable evening was spent. The followujg were the items-Song, "Village Blacksmith, Mr T. D. Roberts; humorous Bong, Every fellow's in love with a girl," Mr G. Jones (encored); banjo solo, ';Connaught polka march," Mr A. Whaliey; song, "There, let me rest," Mr A. C. Hill (encored); humorous *? £ g' LLuck7 J,m'" Mr Nee (enoored); song, y «?/?e u awa^ Mr W. T. Williams ■ong, 0, Antonio," Mr G. Mason (encored); •ong, The King's Own," Mr A. C. Hill; song, J m a looking at yer," Mr Heath (encored); humorous song, "The Welshman in London," Mr F. Nee; recit., "Christmaa in the Work- bouse, Mr E. C. Bird; banjo solo, Mr A x,^r°,U8 "Dearly beloved brethren, Mr G. Jones; song, "The boys of the deep brinee, Mr W. T. Williams; and duet, Excelsior, Messrs T. D. Roberts and W. T. itvmiams. The duties of accompanist were cap- ably undertaken by Mr P. Girrison. CONVENTION for the deepening of the •piritual life was commenced at the English Bap- tist Church, on Sunday. The meetings, which continue during the whole of the week, are being conducted by the Rev. J. Mountain, D.D of Junbridge Welte. Bible readings are held everv afternoon, at 3.30. Yesterday (Wednesday) even- MourJtAin delivered his popular lecture on The wonders of the Bible." The mission will close on Sunday, when Dr. Mountain will preach morning and evening. Co^,Th MSI0rL0^ ,I(:HS At ^ourt, held on Monday, before Messre J. Dicken im the chair) and Geo. Bevan, Mr T. II. Mor- gan, solicitor, applied, on behalf of Mrs Clarke of the Cafe Royal, for an extension of hours on February 5th and 10th respectively, from 11 until 12, 011 the occasion of a party and dance. No objection was offered by the police, and the ap- plication was granted. WARD MEETING OF LIBERALS. Thore was a fair attendance at a meeting of the Liberals of the North and South wards, held in the Rhiw C.M. Schoolroom, on Tuesday evening, en Dr. Spinther James, Llandudno, delivered an address on Free Trade. Councillor John Williams presided, in the un- avoidable absence of Councillor D. 0. Williams {chairman of the Urban District Council). In his Introductory remarks the Chairman said he did toot think there was much harm in taking Mr ilVilliarar place as the latter gentleman had taken fcis as chairman of the Council (laughter). He thought that everybody ought to be Free Trad- ers. Everything liked freedom, and he did not •ee why trade should be fettered bv tariffs >1 Rf°n!and E WiJ1[am8 moved "the adoption ^f the foUowing resolution: "That this meeting of the North and South Ward electors of Colwyn May deairee to express its unabated confidence in the Government, and begs to testify to the coun- try s welcome and thanks for the Old-Age Pen- nons Act. Thia meeting emphatically protests against the action of the House of Lords in eiect- ing the Licensing Bill, passed by such a majority Of the peoples direct representatives, and eaiLs lipon the Government to oppose all attempts to tax tho food of the people. "-The Rev. Peter Jones seconded in Welsh.-Dr. James, who was he,a,rtv "feption, then delivered an in- teresting address dealing wit-h the resolution. He tincT Ji Ta W0/ tho LiberaI Government •ince its advent into power, and roundly de- nounced Protection in all its forms.—Subsequent addresses were given by Mr Jonathan l\!LZ, no R- ?Yury' Mr. R Sco«. Mr Ilughoe. B™' VnL^f £ €Solution wa* ^"icd unamrnoLv. Chairrnan an accorded the speaker and ST. PAUL'S CHURCH. The following is a list of the prize winners in &Si--n with st' Pau1'3 ahurch Sunday Young Women's Class (Miss Bovd): Francis Parry, WuulredI Jones, Mrs Daviee. Class I. PtLisa Jones): i lorence Battersbv, Evelyn Tav- fcr, I .aura Sefton. Class II. "(Miss Bri<r«r,) • Einma Battersby Rhoda Brewster, Hilda Grif- fiths^ CU&s III. (Miss Whitehouse) Maud J°T' Emi]y Clis rv. liJiSB L. Oossley): Lily Stone, Neilie Da- inea. May Long, Madg-e Brewster. Class V fi4** Thomas, Ada Chaplini I ^la,rls' Maud Warburton. Class VI- l ^ert8): Thomas, Polly Foster, Ldiii Anderton, Nellie Ann Davies. Class VII. Olw Phillips): ET5i9 Griffiths, May Hughes ia^erH Class VIII.: (Mi^ Schiele) SC,, HanDaJi Jones, Dorothy Coulson, Hilda jBre^vster. Class IX. (Miss Scott): Flor- anoe Haiimer Esrr.e Meek, Beatrice Griffiths. 2Fa?8 ,n (Miss Whitehouse): Jessie Peglar, Katie WlUiajna, Kdith Daviea. "Class XI. (Miss jUosbr^r): Ivitty Foster, Nelhe Taylor, Dora Hod^rtt. Claæ XII. (Miss Walsh;: Kitty OaUSAMa? Peglar, Chrwsie Hannan, Lily Wil- hIDftJII OlajB XJII. (Miss Malam): Lottie Grif- fiths, Lizzie Oates, Mary Edwards. f Y°Wt?^Wen'STTC1;\lS (,Mr W- IL Prichard): John Foatex, V. Ohaplm, J. Clarke H R £ arrx Class (lMr ^'Arcy): Percy Bond, A~. Warburton, Dick Chaplin. Class II (Mies Wright); Fred Chaplin, George Meek, Horace Ooulson, Gwilym Jones. Class III. (Mr F Meek, Henry Hartley. Cla^s rLiif riL H"t?hin«a): Talbot Williams, U&fford Hodgetts, Edward Edwards. Class V- CM im Lloyd): CyriJ Darwin, Bernard Newton, QyTn Carter, Ha.rry Hall wood, Hen fy Homan. Class VI (Mr A. Corns): Douglas Groom, ] George Pntchard, Fred Holmes. Class VII. 1 (Him Owen): George Jones, Fred Coupon, J Thomas Williams, Lester Chaplin. Erio Carter. Class VIII. (Mr G. E. Porter): Harold Jones, Archie Leach, Elwyn Reeoe, Edwin Joue-ci, Wil fred Mason. Class IX. (Miis Knott): Harry I Stone, Walter Peglar, John Howell. Ciasa X. (Misst Grundy): Harris Newton, Willie Davies, Fred.% Ilandford. —

1 CONWAY. 4c For the convenience ot the public In Conway, letter-box bag been affixed to the entrance of taa Estate Office, near the Town Hall, where advertise- ments and copy for thi, "Welsh Coast Pioneer" may b1 left. R. G. OWEN. F.S.M.C., Certified Optician, Llanrwat. At Compton Houae, CoJiway, first Friday in month.—Advt. A CORRECTION.—We are asked to explain that the tea at the conclusion of the annual meet- ing i* conftcotion with the R.S.P.C.A., held on the 27th alt., at the Guild Hall, was given by Mrs Arnold, of Gwynedd, Deganvvy. The pro- ceeds went to the funds of the society. I OONWAJT CELTS.—The Council have grant- ed the way Celts Football Club the use of the ground on the Morfa at a nominal rental of one shilling per annum. THE MORFA—The oost of the work of pro- tecting the Morfa up to t.he present amounts to 22334 13s lOd. During the past month 1084 loads were deposited there, bringing the total number of loads oonveyed from Che mountain to 23,858 THE LIBRARY.—Tho proceeds of the sale of papers and magazines conducted by Mr A. J. Otdman-.ati the Conway Library amountied to £ 7 Qs 9d. The Librarian reports that the num- ber of boGks taken out during the past month was 991. t I THE QtJAY. During the past month ten vessels witfi a registered tonnage of 603 dis- charged and loaded 570 tons of cargoes at the Conway Quay. The amount received in quay dues was £ 5 lis 8d, perch 12s Sd, water Is 6d; I making a total of J66 53 lOd. WHIST DRIVE.—At the Constitutional Club on Thursday evening a highly successful whist drive was held, when Miss Jones, schoolmis- tress, was awarded the first prize for ladies, and Mr Sinclair Allen the first gt-ntleman's prize. The prizes were distributed by Mr J. Herbert Jones, and Mr Ted Williams was the M.C. TOWN HALL IMPROVEMENTS. At a meeting of the Estates Committee of the Conway Corporation, held under the prasi- dency of Councillor James Porter, a deputation from the Comvay Choral Sooiety were granted permission to lay before the committee sugges- tions for improvements to the Town Hall. The deputation suggested that the Council should provide a removable tiered platform, which might be used at the concerts in the Town Hall in whioh a number of performers took part. Tihey also hopod tihat the committee would see their way to provide means for the better light- ing* of tne stage. A suggestion was also made as to t?he desirability of providing a suitable piano for the Town Hall, though this was not pressed. piano for the Town Hall, though this was not pressed. The Ohairmai informed ;¡he deputation that their suggestions should reooive the committee s best consideration, and in fact, the committee had already gone into t,he question of providing the platform. The suggestions of the deputation and the surve.yor's previous report were discussed, and it was resolved that a tiered platform, sounding board, and additional lighting of the stage be provided, and that the surveyor's recommenda- tion and estimates be adopted, and requested Alderman Edward Roberts and Councillor II. Owen to oonfer with bhe surveyor in carrying out this work

DEGANWY. R. G. OWEN, F.S.M.C., Certified Optician, Llam-wst. At Compton House, Conway, first Friday in the month.—'Advt. THE LIBRARY—The attendance at the free library during the past two months was 978- IThe,number of books lent was 171.

DENBIGH. SUCCESS Of A LAW STUDENT.—On Fri- day afternoon, Mr D. E. H. Roberts, who was articled to his father, Mr R. Humphreys Ro- berts, received intimation that he has passed the final examination of the Incorporated Law Society, and has been admitted a solicitor. PROSPECTIVE FOOTBALL REFEREE. Much satisfaction prevails in local football circles that the name of Mr E. T. Williams, Bull Lane, has been passed on to the list, of official referees under the North Wales Coast Association. Mr Williams has rendered excellent service to the Denbigh town team for many years as a full back. OBITUARY.—The funeral, largely attended, took place to-day week of. Miss M. A. Pritdhard, daughter of Mr John Pritchard, 12, Tower- terrace, who had suffered a long and painful illness. &h was a young lady well Litcod and highly respected. The Rev. James Charles offi- ciated. SWAN LANE LITERARY SOCIETY—At a meeting of this Society to-dtvy week, papers on "Character," 'The Evils of Intemperance," and "Christmas Evans" wore road by Messrs H. Bellis, R. W. Salisbury, and J. W. Owen, re- spectively. The discussion which followed was sustained by Messrs W. Williams, R. Edmunds, A. Batten, and John Roberts. The Rev. J. Charles presided. RUNAWAY HORSE.— Whilst in Henllan- I street on Thursday afternoon, a horse belonging to Mr Story, Coppy Farm, bolted up the street, having been frig'htened by a motor. At the time it was drawing a. cart. in which were seve- ral children, but the animal, after galloping for some distance, was stopped before any damage waa done- GAMEKEEPER CHARGED WITH UN- LAWFUL WOUNDING. On Friday bhe borough magistrates devoted several hours to the hearing of a charge of unlawful wounding against John Hughea, an xinder gamekeeper in the employ of Mr W. C. Jones, of Llaneroh Park, St. Asaph. Mr J. B. Marston, Mold, prosecuted and Mr O. R. Mose- ley defended. The case for the prosecution was that on Sunday morning the 13bti of December three men, ono of whom waa the prosecutor, Richard Pritoha.rd, were prooeeding through Foxhall covert, Denbigh, when they were accosted by two gamekeepers. A scuffle took place, and a loaded gun smashed. Itiim-edi-ately afterwards, as Pritohard was doubling back in the direction of Denbig'h, he was shot in the head, back, and legs. One fdhe keepers was soon taking aim, and the prosecution alleged that Hughes was that man. Dr. R. James Hughes said he found 18 pellets in Pritchard's body. For the defenoe Hughes stated aft-or the struggle the men ran away. and he fired two shot* to warn other keepers of the presence of poachers. At the time he oould see no one, and had no intention of shooting anybody. The Bench dismissed the charge. BOROUGH POLICE COURT. The fortnightly meeting of the Borough Magistrates, was hoW on Friday, the Mayor (Alderman James Hughes) presiding. Two tramp: named John Burns and Rowland Rowlands, pleaded guilty to stealing a coat value 14s, the property of Mr John Thomas, clothier, Post Offioe Buildings-—They were sent to gaol for one month each wibh hard labour. The Mayor, Messrs R. Humphreys Roberts, J. Harrison Jones, Robert, Owen, Dd. Lloyd, R. E. Hughes and Charles Gottom were ap- pointed the Licensing Corflrnittee far the ensu- ing year. A. F. Jones was fined Is and costs for drunk- enness. Jos-eph Owens, Bridge street, was ordered to pay the costs on ai charge of keepings an unjust scale. Mr J. Clarke Jones, Inspector of Weights and Measures prosecuted. For neglecting to send their children regularly to school, Robert Clayton, Pan ton Hall, and Robert Baroett, Ilenllan-street, were fined Is each and 3s cosfa. Robert Wynne, tabourer, Henllan-street, ap- peared in answer to three charges of drunken- ness and disorderly conduct ootnnutted on three different dates. Th.ere was also a charg'e of simple drunkenness against him, and in audition Supt. Jon?s asked that the recognisances enter- ed into by defendant to be of good behaviour be forfeited. Replying to the Chairman, Supt. Jones said he did not think defendant was re- sponsible for his actions when in drink. He always acted like a madman, but was quiet enough when sober.—The Bench sent him to goal for a fortnight on the first charge, and re- manded him on the others fiend ing* an enquiry b the Clerk as to whether he could be sent to an Inebriates' Home. The Mayor called attention to the retirement of Supt. Hugh Jones from the polioe force after nearly 39 years' service. Mr Jones had been a most straightforward officer, and discharged his duties always with courtesy and cRiciency, and the Bench wished him a long life and enjoy the pension he had so well merited (hear, hear). Dr. Dd. Lloyd, Mr J. B. Marston, and the Clerk (Mr J. Parry Jones) also paid tributes to Supt. Jones' services.

DOLWYDDELEN WEDDING-—On Tuesday, the marriagte took plaoe at the C.M. Chajiel of Mr John Griffith Jones, Pistvll-terrace, and Miss Ellon Jones, daughter of the late Mr J. R. Jon-es 15, Castle- terraee. The Rev. O. J. Griffith, B.A., officia- ted. CHOIR SUPPER.—The members of St. Eliza- beth and St. Maty'a Church Choirs together with the Church officials were invited by the Vicar and Mr Llewelyn Richards to an appetising supper pre- pared by Mons, of the Elens Castle Hotel. About 40 _members attended, and a very enjoy- able "-evening ..was spent. After the tables were cleared a short programme of songs and recita- tions, etc., wis well sustained as followsSolos, Mr E. Jones, Miss M. Roberts, Miss E. Owen. Mr John Owen, Mr John Jones, Mr W. Owen, Rowland Evans (Rolando), J. Williams, Miss McNaughton; penillion, J. R. Rolands and W. Owen; trio, Messrs W. Owen, E. Jones, and Llew. Owen cornet solo, Mr Llew Owen recita- tions, Mr J. Williams and Mr I'avid Jones. Much amusement was caused in the rendering of "John Scmoke," under the oonductorship of Mr Roland Evans. Mr Ben. Williams acted aa accompanist. A hearty vote of thanks was pro- posed to the Vicar and Mrs Richards by Mr John Roberts, seconded by Mr Evan Jones. Messrs J. Lloyd Hughes, S, Lloyd, and D Jones also spoke.

LLANRWST. RELIGIOUS SERVICES. The following will officiate at the different plaoes of worship next Sunday:— Parish Church: Rev. J. Morgan, Rev. D. C. Davies. St. Mary's: Rev. D. C. Davies, Rev. J. Mor- gan. Seion (C.M.): Rev. W. Thomas. Scotland-street. (C.M.): Rev. R. Rowlands. Tabernacle (C.): 6 p.m., Rev. W. Cynwyd Williams. Ebenezer (C.): Prayer meeting. Penuel (B.): Rev. Spinther James. Horeb (W.): Rev. W. Lloyd Davies. St. James* Church (W.): Mr J. T. Jones. Cambro-Breton Mission: Holy Communion, 6.30 a.m.; Parochial Mass, 11 a.m.; and Welsh Devotions, 6.30 p.m.—Father Trobaol, O.M.I. OUR LOCAL REPRESENTATIVE is Mr Chambers, 5, Poplar Grove, to whom all com- munications should be addressed, and who will also receive orders for the "North Wales Chronicle." Mr D. D. Parry was the musical adjudicator at the Welsh Congregaticnalists' Eisteddfod at Rhos on Monday. A LOCAL ATHLETE IN INDIA —Mr W. Richards, son of Mrs Richards, of Denbigh-street, who is in the 23rd Royal Welsh Fusiliers stationed at Burmah, has won the Wellington Cup for the best all round athlete in the battalion. THE EISTEDDFOD. The secretary to the Vale of Con way Eisteddfod Committee (Mr J. D. Jone3) announces that the test piece for the violin solo at the eisteddfod on Whit-Monday will be "Les Murrnures du Rhone," number 2 in F by F. Burgmuller, volume 3 of "Violin Gems" pub- lished by Booaey and Co., Regent-street, London, and not "Cavatina" by J. Henry King. NEW SOCIETY.—Mr W. Williams, of the County School, who is the promoter and con- ductor of the Seion Young People's Society, which had attained so popular a position, at the church meeting on Sunday evening stated that a singing class was to be inaugurated in con- nection with the society. The first meeting, held last night, was well attended. CONCERT AND SUPPER.—The young men of the Tabernacle Church, on Friday evening, celebrated the acquisition of a new piano by giving a supper in aid of the fund raided towards its purchase. Before the repast was partaken of, Mr John Williams, of Conway-terrace, presided over a most enjoyable entertainment, the fol- lowing programme being well sustained :—Selec- tions on the piano, Miss Mvfanwy Owen, Green- wich House; solo, Mr Lewis M. Hughes; read- ing. Mr Bowen Thomas; solo, Mr David Griffith, London House; dialogue, "The publican's wife and the drunkard," Misses Maggie and Annie Williams, Coed y Brain; solo, Mrs J. O. Jones, Aneddle; solo, Mr Robert Ellis, George-street; pianoforte solo, Master Ivor Pryce Williams; competition in reading an unpunctuated piece: 1, David Hughes; 2, Bowen Thorhas. The accompanists were: Mrs Wynne, Salisbury-ter- race Miss Owen. Greenwich House; and Master Ivor Prycc Williams, Conway-terrace. "MORGAN LLWYD 0 WYNEDD." The weekly meeting of the Seion Young People's Literary Society was held on Friday evening in the Vestry Room, Mr David Ellis, Pentre, pre- siding. An excellent paper was read by Mr Frederick Jones, George-street, on "Morgan Lhvyd o Wynedd" and" Llyfr y Tri Aderyn." Amongst those who took part in the discussion that followed were: Miss E. A. Jones. Madoc View; Miss Phillips,Bank Buildings; Miss Evans, Messrs O. R. Hughes, M.A., County School; Evan Jones, Haulfre; J. R Jones, Victoria-ter- race; G. T. Phillips, Bank Buildings; and P. G. Jones, Bank Buildings. The usual thanks pro- posed by Mr" Evan Jones. Haulfre, and seconded by Mr G. T. Phillips, Bank Buildings, were adopted. TRADESMEN'S ASSOCIATION.-A meeting of this Association was held at the Town Hall, on Friday, for the purpose of electing officials and Executive Committee. Mr R. G. Owen. Greenwich House, was elected president. Mr A. Parry, vice-president; and Mr David Jones, of Berlin House secretary. The following were- appointed on the Executive Committee: Messrs F. Carter, W. Lloyd Jones, F. A. Charlton, C. O. Jones, T. Herbert Hughes, J. Smith Williams, W. J. Williams, J.P., W. E. Jones, Maurice Wil- liams, T. Tudor Williams, W. O. Williams, F. G. Parry, Jonathan Jones, H. Berry, G. Jones, W. Jones, J. Jenkins, W Griffith, Evan Pugh, J. Jones, J. W. Jones, J. Thomas. J. W. Jones, J. Thomas, Robert Williams, A. T. Hughes, and E. Lloyd Jones.—A vote of condolence was passed with Mr J. W. Jones, Comet Stores, on the loss of his wife. The rules of the Association were submitted to the consideration of the meeting and adopted. It was decided to urge upon the Council the necessity of reconsidering the Market- square stallage question with the view of amend- ing the system now in vogue. PRESENTATION .-Ti ke teachers and pupib of tho Council School on Tuesday made the pro- sentation of a case of fish carvers and knives to c^Srl:S,h,?r retirernent from the school. SCHOOLS CLOSED.—Owing to the prevalence of mumps in the district the elementary schools were ciosed on Tuesday for a fortnight. Mr V. Hughes, J.P., presnded over the weekly meeting' of the above Society on Wednesday evening, when Mr J. T. Phillips, opened a dis. cussion on -Conscription." All the members present took part in the discussion that follow- ed. DANCE.—A very successful dance was held at the Church House on Thursday night, when about 70 ladies and gentlemen oocupied the floor until the early hours of the mornino*. Messrs II. J. W- Watling, J.P., and T. Latimer Jones acted as M.C.'s. DEPARTURE.-The Rev. Cardigan Williams left tihe district on Tuesday. MAJOR PRICE, Inspector under the Board of Agriculture and Fisheries, visited the town on Tuesday. OBITUAR\.— The doaLh took plaoe on Tuesday of Mr Hugh Hug'hes, of the Meadows, Station-road, at the age of 59. The deceased, who had been the lioencee of t/ho Union Hotel for over 25 years, retired a few weeks ago. The funeral will take place at St. Mary's Ceme- tery on Friday, at 3 p.m. CONVALESCENT.— Her numerous friends will be glad to hear that Mrs Iagoed Jones, of Plasymor, lias recovered from the effects of her recent indisposition. Mr Target, Poplar Grove, has also recovered from the operation she underwent a few weeks since. RELIEF FUND.—The Poor Relief Fund ".3.9 put into operation on Monday morning, when 108 poor children were provided with a free breakfast. The following ladies and gentlemen rendered assitanoe:—Miss Leighton, Mrs D. J. Williams, Miss Selina Jones, The Bull; Miss Roberts, Avondale; Miss Walters, Mrs G. Jones, George-street; Mrs Rowlands, Grove House; Nur.-e Cooke, Miss Jonas, Dulas; Rev. D. C. Davies, Rev. J. J. Farr, Rev. R. Row- lands, Rev. W. Cynwyd Williams, Messrs W. Hughes, J.P., Norman Rogers Jones, and J. D. Jones, solicitor. On Tuesday morning the fol- lowing were in attendance —Miss Loighton, Mrs D. J. Williams, Mists Selina Jones,° Miss Walter, Mrs Rowlands, Nurse Cooke, Mrs W. E. Iluglh-es, Carrington-torrace; Mtikl Parry, Bank View; Mrs Griffith, Joncs'-terrace; Mrs I Williams, Carrington-terraeo; Miss Lota Rogars- Jones, Mis3 Jones, 40, Denbigh street; Miss I Wynne, The Square; Miss Thomas, Fron-dog; Misa Evans, Miss Kershaw, Mise Carter, Mr Evan Jones, County School; Rev. D. C. Da- vies, Rev. R. Rowlands, Rev. W. (>.nwyd Wil- liams, Messrs Norman Rogers-Jones, and J. D. Jones, solicitor. Mr W. S. Williams, of London Souse, 'has contributed clothing to the value of £ i> towards the fund- MEMORIAL SERVICES. — Memorial ser- vices were conducted at the Iloreb Church on Sunday bv the Rev. T. C. Robert-. touching the death of the lat-e Mrs Owen, Llys M-eddyg, and Mrs J. W. Jones, Comet Stores. The "Dead March" (in "Saul") was impressively rendered on the fine new org'an recently acquired bv the Church, by Mr R. R. Owen, C'a IT IN g ton-terrace, (the church organist). LECTURE.-The Rev. T. Cwilym Robert, of Eglwy.sbaoh, delivered an interesting lecture at Horeb Chapel on Monday evening on "The Characteristics of tlhe Welshman." The Rev. T. C. Roberts occupied the choir. CHURCHMEN'S SOCIETY— The usual fortnightly meeting of the Churchmen's Sooiety was held at the Church House on Monday, when Mr Albert Hughes presided over a fair muster of members. A very able and instructive paper was read by the Rev. R. M. Jones, vicar of BeitwsAcoed. on "The Royal Supremacy in the Church-" The following aho spoke:—Rev. D. C. Davies, Rev. T. Roberts, Messrs T. Thomas, A. E. Evans, and Mr Eardley. The member;, decided to hold a social evening for Church- people on Thursday week. A hearty vote of t'hanks was accorda:! to Mr Joneo for his valu- able paper. The meeting terminated with h9 singing of trie National Anthem. RATEPAYERS' ASSOCIATION- A move- ment is on foot to promote a Ratepayers' Asso- ciation. It is understood that several large ratepayers have promised to join the Associa- tion. THE FREE BREAKFASTS,- The commit- tee have decided to discontinue the free break- fasts ^u.ntil the reopening of the elementary SC' hoo I.s. A APPEAL CASE.—At the Court of Ap- pea! yesterday, the appeal of Messrs Green against the decision of the Llanrwst County Court Judge, and subsequently the King's Bench in favour of the Geiiionvdd Rural Dis- trict Council was dismissed. Mr MoMoran and Mir Trevor Lloyd were instructed by Mr A. Lloyd Griffith on behalf of the Geirionydd Council. The casse was one in whidh the Rural Council claimed L35 for damage to Dyiasa roIUl, alleged to have been caused by extraordinary traffic in halting timber. The ease was heard by Judge Moss, who gave judgment for JB25 and costs on Scale C. The appeal was against this decision. FAIR.—-Owin £ to tlte rain yesterday (Wod- nesday), the fair was smaller than usual, but several animate were sold at good prices, r

LLANDUDNO. add Llandudno Cottage Hospital Meeting Col. Lloyd Mostyn read letters of apology for non-attendance Crom bhe Hon. Mrs Henry Lloyd Mostyn; Mrs T. T. Mark3, Mr Albert Wood, and Mr E. W. Johmson. A LOCAL WILL CASE— In the Probate Division on Monday, the case of Johnaon and Another v. Roberts oa-me before the President, Sir G ordl Barnes. The suit was brought to I establish a will of Jeannette Lueile Roberts, of Llandudno, who died on Aug'ust 5th, 1903, the will being dated January 31st, 1908. It waa stated that the parties had Dome to terms, and Mr W. Rimes, a witness from Llandudno, hav- ing proved the will, his Lordship pronounced for it. TEACHERS' ANNUAL MEETING.— The annual meeting of the Llandudno and District Teachers' Association, was held on Saturday, Mr D. W. Thomas (Llandudno) presiding. The fol- lowing officers were eleoted for the ensuing year:—Presidont, Mr Henrty Davies, Talybont; I' vice-president and secretary, Mr W. Tegarty, Bangor; assistant secretary, Mr V. Humphreys, Llandudno; secretary of the B. and O. Fund, Miss Nevitt; Conference representatives, Miss Morris (Llandudno), Miss Jones (Penrnaen- mawr), and Mr Humphreys (Llandudno). The Llandudno members were appointed a commit- tee to make arrangements for the meeting of the County Association to be held in that town I in June, when an address will be delivored by Mr Bezant Lowe, EXTENSION OF LICENCES.—At the Con- way Licensing Sessions on Monday, an applica- bon wa grantod for the extension of bhe licence of the Empire Hotel until 3 a.m. on the evening of the dance of the Great Orme Golf Club. Granted.—The Bench also granted an extension The Bench also granted an extension of tho licence of the Grand Hotel until 3 a.m. on February 5th, for the ball in connection SUNSHINE AND RAIN.— The amount of bright suiL-jhinc recorded at Llandudno during the past week was 26 hours 24 minutes. The rainfall was 0.380 inches. ST. GEORGE'S LITERARY SOCIETY. At a meeting of this Sooiety, held to-day week, Mr Maurice Barnett read a paper on "Old-agte Pensions." The following took part in the dis- cussion:—Mr J. E. Hornsl> Mr J. H. S. Stevens, Mr Greasley Jones, Mr Clieetham, Mr Aspell. Mr Briggs, Mr Sutton Jones, Mi-M A. Bainford, Mr Roger Dawson, and Mr Iliggin- bottoin. The majority favoured a contributory soherne of old-age pensions. SATURDAY "POPS. An excellent enter- tainmejit was given at the Town Hall on Satur- day evening, the Rector (Rev. Ll. R. Hughes, M-A.) presiding. The programme was arranged by Mr R. W. Williams, and the artistes included Misses Myfi Morris, Arvonia Davies, M. Jones, Franoia Parry, Sallie Jones, E. Roberts, and Messrs T. Williams, R. H. Jones, R. Twrog Williams, W. Parry, and R. Williams. Part songs were also rendered by the Male Voice Party and the Railway Male Voice Par^

LLANFAIRFECHAN. A PERILOUS PASSAGE.—At Bangor Pet- ty Sessions on Tuesday, Robt. Roberts, Llan- fairfeclian, was summoned for travelling' on the footboard of a railway carriage between Pen- maenmawr and L'lanfairfeohan on December 29th. Tho offence was proved by David Mac- fall, a detoctivc in the employ of the Railway Company, who was travelling in the next com- partment. The train was .unning at the rate of about eight miles an hour.—Morris Roberts, a compare's inspector, who was in the same train, also gavo evidence.—The Defendant, who said that he was under the impression that the train had stopped, was fined 10s and oosts. A "CAMEL" fl-ORSE.-A remarkable horse with a pronounced hump was sold to a show- man for £ 3 103 at a horse sale on Tue-da-y. HEALTH.—Dr. Travis wrote to the District Council on Tuesday that he had made inquiries into the prevalence of measles in the district, and lie was pleased to say that he had every reason to believe that before long tho disease would have passed away "from your healthy district."

LLANDUDNO JUNCTION. RAILWAY REFRESHMENT ROOMS.—At (,,nw:i>- Licensing Sessions on Monday, Mr A. Eddy on be- half of Mr Walters, the licensee of the refreshment rooms at Llandudno Junctiotn Station, applied for a certificate fixing the charge for compensation pur- jvoses at one-third the amount under the Act. The application was granted. ST. DAVID'S DAY CKLEBRATIONS.—Both the Council and the Church Schools will be closed on Mareli 1st, and a holiday grafted to the scholars '0 commemorate St. David's Day. On the same evening: the fifth annual dinner wiU be held at the Statici-i Hotel. Mr W. Mackinlay Davies has been appointed secretary. RATEPAYERS' ASSOCIATION".—At a meeting of this Association on Monday evening, Mr D. Clwyd Urifflth presiUng, Mr David Jones reported that the Parish Council I tad complet-eti the improvements of various footpaths in the parish at considerable ex- pense. A communication was read from Mr John Littler, Oakfleid, complaining on behalf of a number of residents of the nuisance caused by the burning of refuse near the brickworks. It was decided to can the atlention of the Conway Rural District Council to the matter. It was decided to take steps to ad- vertise L!andu<j:io Junction a-a a holiday centre, the advertising scheme to be fully considered at the next meeting on Monday evenicg. SOCIAL AND WHIST DRIVE. An enjoyable social and whist drive was held tt Pensarn Schools on Friday evening. Sixty-four play- ers took part in the whist drive, which was the first Ho be held in the Junction. The duties of M.C.'s were undertaken by the Rev. E. James, Mr P. Olwyd Griffith and Mr J. E. Jolinson. The ladies/ first prize was awarded to Miss Jones, Gyffin Rectory, and the second to Mrs Hughes, Castle-street, Oonwjy. Mr Jack Hughes, Oastle-street, Don way, took first prize in the grfitlemen's section. Consolation prizes were awarded Miss E. Roberts, Conway, and Mr John Bush- worth, Llandudno Junction. In the word-making competition for choir boys the prize was awarded to Master John Parry Roberts. During the interval re- fre.shme.Tits were served by Mrs Finney. Mrs Clwyd Griffith,Mrs McOlay, Mi,s L. Higgins, Rose Higgins, M. E. Nevitt, Eithel Moore and N. Barnes. A capital musical programme was well sustained by Misses Gladys Wood, Enid Davies, Edith Rogers, Gwennie Iveene and Cissie Broome, Messrs Mackinlay Davies and H. W. Pritchard. The acoompani6t was Madame Clara Waller. Tha Rev. E. James, in proposing a vote of thanks to Miss Wood for distributing the prizes, explained that the proceeds of the function were to be devoted to the Church organ fund. He thanked all who had contributed to the success of the entertaininent. Upon the proposition of Mr Mackinlay Davies, a vote of thanks was accorded the ladies who provi-lett the refreshments. A word of praise is also due to Miss Higgins River View, for the a-iergetic manner in which she dis- charged the duties of secretary. Owing to the suc- cess which attended the social it has been decided to hold another before the close of the present month.

LLANGERNYW. THE LITERARY SOCIETY.Tho fortnight- ly meeting of this society was held at Garnedd Chapel, on Friday night. The feature of the evening was a debate on the subject, "Is war consistent with Christian principles?" Two well- prepared papers were read—one on the affirma- tive by Mr Wm. Jones, Gribin. and the other on the negative by Mr J. Jones. The majority- declared against war. The debate was continued by Messrs D. Edwards, O. C. Ellis, Ed. Davies, and J. Ellis Jones. Some minor competitions also took plaoe.during the meeting. A SUNDAY SCHOOL MEETING was also held at Garnedd Chapel, on Sunday, with Mr J. C. Jones, Gwytherin, as chairman. In the first sittings, delegates assembled from the various Sunday Schools—Pandy Tudur, Cae'rgraig, Gwytherin, Llangernicw, Cefn Bach, and Garn- edd. The children were catechized in the "Mother's Gift" ("Rhodd Mam"), ch. v.; the middle division in the "Christian Instructor" ("Hyfforddwr"), ch. i.; and the senior division in ch. iv. of the "Instructor." Brisk and able re- plies were gonerally given by the several classes. The subjcct under discussion in the afternoon meeting J was "The Sunday School as a means of knowledge and of grace," which was opened by Mr E. Evans, Pandy. PRESENTATION.—A meeting was held at Gwytherin, on Friday night, when a marble clock and a hymn-book were presented to Miss Pryce-Jones, of the Council School, on her de- parture to take up her duties at the Denbigh Council School. OLD-AGE PENSIONi.-About thirteen per- sons have been successful in establishing their claims to pensions in. this neighbourhood.

PRESTATYN. CHURCH NEWS.— In connection with the memorial to bhe late Vicar, it is suggested that the Parish Church be extended, because the local congregation at tlio present time fills the church, so that during the summer months there will not bo seating' aooommodation for visitors. An Executive Committee has' been appointed, of which the Vicar is chairman, Mr T. J. Scott fa well-known churohworker) secretary, and Mr I.. Nanney Williams treasurer. P.8.A.—The movement in connection with the P.S.A. is making rapid strides here. Mr Pitch- ford, President of the Chester and North Wales Federation, is taking a great interest in the matter, and the attendances at the services are steadily increasing- On Sunday, Mr Pitohford delivered the address, and solos were rendered by Mr Gordon Pitehford and Miss Jones. TEST CJONCERT.—On Thursday evening at the Town Ilall a crowded audience attended the test concert arranged by the Congregationalists. The chair was taken by Mr T. Lloyd Ellis, and there were nearly 70 competitors, so that pre- liminary teats were necessary. The adjudicators were:—Music Mr Peter Edwards ("Pedr Alaw"); recitations, Rev. T. O. Jone3 ("Ter- fyn"), and the Rev. E. Mostyn Jones. Mr Jno. Roberts was the conductor. Mr Trevor Ro- berts and Mr O. T. Jone* in a most efficient mannM, disohargied the duties respectively of hon. treasurer and hon. secretary. The results were as follow -ChalleiiV solo, Mr Alun Nioh- olwon, Gwespyr; challenge reoitaldon, Miss May Jones, Rhyl; solo for children under 14, Miss D. A. Lloyd, Ffynnongroew; and children's recita- tion, Master John Ellis, Ffyrmongroew-

PENRHYNSIDE. CONCERT.—A concert was held at the Con- gregational Chapel yesterday week under the presidency of Rev. William Phillips. The accom- panist was Mr William Jones. Solos were rendered by Mr Robert Roberts, Miss Ceridwen Williams, Mr Isaac Hughes, Miss Jennie Jones, Miss Cissie Hughes, Mr Joseph Jones, and selections by Mr Robert Roberts and party, and Mr William Jones and party.

PENMAENMA WR. R. G. OWEN, F.S.M O., Certified Optician, Llanrvst Ac Compton House, Conway, first Fr iav in the month.—Advt. VITAL STATISTICS.—During the month of January the number of births at Penmaenmawf was three, and one death occurred. The corres- ponding period last year six births and tinea deaths were registered. LICENCE TRANSFERRED.—At the Conway Licensing Sessions, on Monday, the licence of tho Goat Inn was transferred to Richard Williams. NEW BUILDINGS.—The Urban Council have approved of plana of a bungalow to be erectedi on the Tanyfoel Estate for Mr A. H. Daviea; a.nd the plans of outbuildings at the rear of Glen- Villa, Capelulo, for Mr Hugh Roberts. PROMENADE MINSTRELS.—The following have" been appointed by the Council to deal with applications from minstrel troupes for the use of the Promenade during the coming season, viz.: Mr W. D. Jones, Dr. J. R. Williams,Messrs S. H. Robert. R. D. Jones and R. D. Owen. URBAN COUNCIL'S EXPENDITURE.—The expenditure of the Urban Council for the past year has been kept well within the estimates. Up to last week the Council had a balance of £646 lÛIJ 7d in hand, but on Tuei-xlay evening the presented were about £300, thus leaving the Council with still a balanoe of over £346 in tho bank. ST. DAVID'S DAY BANQUET.—At Conwajn Petty Sessions, on Monday, an extension of the lioence of the Penmaonmawr Hotel was granted to Mr Skilbeck, on the occasion of the St. David's Day banquet. Colonel Darbkhire is to. be the president- this year, and the Rev. T. Charles Williams, M.A., is to propose the toast of t.he patron saint.

TREFRIW. TEMPERANCE MEETING. — The Rev. Henry Jones presided over a temperance meeting at Peniel on Wednesday evening, when addresses were delivered by Dr. Abel J. Parry, Rhyl, and th Rev. T. Jones Humphreys, Coed Poeth. The attendance was poor, and the lack of support by the public- to the movement now in progress in the interest of temperance was referred to. OBITUARY.—The death occurred on Wednes- day of Miss Margaret Hughes, Ty'nycoed, at the age of 56. The interment took place on Monday at the Trefriw Cemetery, the Revs. Henry Jones, W. Cynwyd Williams, and Thomas Jones officiating. Amongst the chief mourners were:—Mr and Mrs J. Berry (brother-in-law and sister), Mr a.nd Mrs Cussack, Prestatyn (do.); Messrs Edward Berry, John Berry, Robert Berry and Hugh Berry (nephews), Misses Elizabeth Anne Berry, Margaret M. Berry, Katie Berry, Lily Berry, and Edith Berry (nieces); and a largo number of other relatives and friends. Wreathes were received from Mrs Berry and family, Mr and Mrs Cussack, Mr T. Fletcher Hughes, and Misses McDuton. COMPETITIVE MEETING. The annual competitive meeting in connection with the Penuel Clhapel was held at the Public Hall on Thursday evening, Mr W. G. Owen. Metropolitan Bank, Llanrwst, pre- I siding. The accompanists were Miss Potter, Miss Nellie Davies. and Mr W. Owen. The hon. secretary, Mr J. R. Evans, Wern, performed his dutie3 with great success. The treasurer was Mr H. Tudur. and chairman of the committee, Mr R. Evans. The adjudicators were: Rev. Henry Jones (Isnant), "Dewi Eden," Mr T. R. Williams, Mr R. Roberts, Mr R. Evans, Mr H, E. Thomas, Mr R. H. Williams, and Mr D. Price Da vies, Penmachno. I The awards were;-Recitation, "Bvdd yn wrol" (for those under 16): 1, Nancy Prysor; 2, David Thomas Book mark Miss Potter, Talybont. Solo, "Calon Lan" (under 2): 1, A. Pierce; 2, A. Charlotte Roberts and Blodwen Hughea, equal. Essay (under 25): 1, Mrs J. R. Williams, Morfa; 2, Mr T. H. Williams, Penucha 'Rallt. Solo, "Caned lion delynau cariad1, A. Char- totte Roberts; 2, Gertie Davies. Catechism (under 12): 1, David Thomas; 2, Cecil Hughes. Catechism (under 14): G. Thomas, Lilian Hughea E. Llewelyn Roberts, and A. E. Hughes. Catechism (under 15): 1. Albert P. Evans Standard V.: B. Hughes, Men Jones, Dorah Jones. The "Hyfforddwr:" R. H. Williams, Blaen Nant, and Lilian Hughes. Duet (under 16). Ivlor brydferth yn y nefoedd:" 1, Gertie Davies, and A. Charlotte Roberts; 2, B. Jones and T. E. Owen. Catechism (under 21): E. R. Thorny. Isaac Thomas. A fable in connection with Trefriw: 1. R. Evans, Crafnant House. Children a choir, "Gosteg For:" Rhianfa Choir, under the oonductorship of Mr VV. Owen. Poem "Yr Olygfa o Ben Cefn:" D. Dayies ("Dewi Eden"), Llysgain. Party of eight: 1, W. Owen and party. Best speech for a candidate for the Parish Council: H. J. Thomas and E. H. Wil- hams equal. Solo, "Pwy myn'd i'w fagu ef: Miss Edith Roberts, Nant. Chief recita- tion, Ti wyddost beth ddywed fy nghalon 1 P. S. Metcalf, Nant, StockingsMiss Hughca Nebo. Gloves: Miss Owen, Farm Yard. Solo: Afradlon:" 1, Isaac Jones, Trefriw! Party: Mr R. Roberts and party. At the close of the mooting, "which proved a decided success, a tea was supplied at the Ebon- Jh<> fo!k>wi<Pff presided at the tables:—Miss Williams, Post Office; Miss VV illiams Ilill Cresf Miss Owen, Bronderw; M ss Williams Canol Pentre; Miss Hughes, Bron Edda; Miss Davies Bryn Hyfryd; Miss Jones, Storehouse; Miss WilUams, Bryn Pyll; and Miss Jones, Pant y Carw.

RHYL. CONFIRMATION.—The Bishop of St. Asaph has decided to hold confirmation services at St Thomas Church on Tuesday, March 30th, and dates8 are n°W g held tC> i:,rePare the candi SUNSHINE. — According to the "Daily Mirror sunshine race Rhyl last week jumped up five places and was second in the whole of the kingdom for the week, there being 35 hours sunshme registered for the week as against 49 8 for the whole of December. R^?rl,T(^?^TV7iThe,friend9 connected with the Bethel C.M. Chapol, on Thursday evening, ar- ranged a very successful concert at the Town Hall, the proceedings being presided over by Mr F. L. Rawlins. The programme, which' was tar above the average, arranged at these gathcr- ings^was contributed bo by Miss E. Davies, Mr •J. Halfcon Morris, Mr Morris Jones, Madame Nesta Hudson, Mr William Hudson, Miss ancv Richards, and Mr Bryan Warhurst. SOUP KITCHEN.-As a result of the appeal made for more funds the Soup Kitchen Com- mittee have been able to open the kitchen again this week, and a large quantity of bread has also been distributed to those out of work COAL PRICE CUTTING.-During the past few weeks there has been a wholesale cutting down of prices in the Rhyl coal trade, bacause, it is stated, a new firm has opened up connection between Foryd and tho Point of Ayr Collierv the coal being carried by sea to the harbour! I rices have fallen in the town from Is Id ner cwt. to 9d. AN M.P. IN THE PULPIT.-On Sunday at the morning and evening services at Christ Church Congregational Chapel, the pulpit was occupied by Mr Seddon, M.P. for Newton-le- VYmows, who gave two very inspiring addresses to large congregations. TOIE LATE MR LITTLE.- The death is announced, after a short illness, of Mr Henry George Little, one of the ly^t-known Chester grooers. Mr Littla was the head of the firm of John Little and Sons, and was a prominent Freemason, being a member of the Caxadoo L/Ouge, Rhyl, and of the Travellers' Lodye, Chester. He was aged 54, and leaves a widov'- and two children. For some years Mr Little resided in Rhyl, and was in business at Totten- ham Buildings. WOMEN'S CONVALESCENT HOME —The 39th annual meeting of the Rhyl Women's Con- valescent Home was held on Thursday last, the Vicar presiding. The report showed that during the year 506 patient., had been admitted, a de- crease of 35 on the number for the previous voar There was also a decrease of £24 15s in patients' payments, and the subscriptions showed a de- crease of £29 139 6d. Letters of thanks had been reoeived from patients thanking the com- mittee for the care and attention they had re- oeived. The oominifteo thanked the many kind friends who had sent gifts to the institution During the year £100 had been received under the will of the late Mr Hugh Davies Griffiths of Caerhun, Conway, and £100 under the will' of the late Miss Heath, of Bathwick, Leamington The committee thanked the honorary and other officials, and regretfully referred to the death of their late secretary, Mr Thomas Smith, who had filled the office for nine years in a very faithful manner. Mr Hamneft had been elccted his successor. The balance sheet showed that there had been received during the year £1260 15s 3d, and after all expenses had been paid there was a balance to the good of £226 9s 6d.—yhe Chairman, in moving the adoption of the report, stated that the break-up of the weather in August had interfered with the attendance at all con- valescent homes.—Mr S. Perks seconded, and said there was much to encourage them in connection with the institution.—The report was adopted, and the committee and officers were re-elected, the usual votes of thanks concluding the meet- ing.

RUTHIN. BOARD OF GUARDIANS-—Mr J. II. Simon presided at t-ho fortnightly meeting of this Board on Monday-—The number of paupers in the House was stated to bo 92, a decrease of three, a.s compared wit/h the corresponding day last year. Vagrajita to the number of 111 were relieved during the past fortnight, an increase of 29.—M.ns Swetenham, Plas Newydd, had kindly sent. a basket of toys for the children, and waa thanked on the motion of the Chair- man.-M-ra W. R. Evans and Mrs T. H. Ro- berts, members of the Ladies' Visiting Commit- reported having visited the House during

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PENMAENMAWB COUNCIL AND THE GAS WORKS. THE PROPOSED PURCHASE. A PETITION FROM RATEPAYERS. The monthly meeting of the Penmaenmawr Urban District Council was held on Tuesday, Mr W. D. Jones (ohairman) presiding", and the otiher members present were:—Col. C. H. Dar- bishire. Dr. J. R. Williams, Dr. H. T. Jenkins, Messrs David Jcnes, S. II. Roberts, D. Gordon Jones, P. 11. McClement, R. D. Owen, J. S. COverley, Saml. Williams. R. D. Jones, and TUKIS. Roberts, together with the deputy-clerk (Mr J. W. Post), the surveyor (Mr R. Jno. Hughes), and the collector (Mr John Owen). The principal business was the further con- yideration of the proposed purchase of the Gas Works, a matter which had been discus-sed at a public meeting of ratepayers, and referred to the Council. RATEPAYERS' PETITION. The Deput.y-Clerk read a petition, signed by j.52 ratepayers, requesting the Urban Council to proceed no further at present with the pro- ject of purchasing the Gas Works. The peti- honeM ba-s-ed tihoir request on the ground that the prioe ( £ 11,000) was too high, that electric liglht was generally superseding gas as a moans of illumination, that a large proportion of the ratepayers at the Oxford Hall meeting on Janu- ary 20th (lid not understand the point at issue, but believed t'hat in voting for the resolution they were postponing tJhe question indefinitely, and that if t.he project was carried out it would involve a serious increase in the rates. The petitioners contended that the payment of a.n excessive price for the 0as Works would start the Council's bu-sinesa with a burden of at least £ 240 deficit per annum as a charge on rates, which would be increased by the £ 2500 that would have to be expended to modernise tha works. They also contended- that the inevitable extension of mains to Capelulo Ward would in- volve a serious additional expenditure, which, in their opinion, was not likely to become pro- fitable for a generation. The same argument would not, be applicable to the electric light, wlhioh is, in many ways, more attractive and to be desired. The Chairman proposed that the receipt of the petition be acknowledged, but that with re- gard to the understanding arrived at the. publio meeting they considered that the petition was uncalled far and unnecessary- Mr P. H. McClement thought that many of the petitioners would, if they were asked, sign another petition to leave the matter in the hands of the Council. If it was true, as soma ratepayers tl-l been told, that the purchase of the Gas Works would mean a.n increase of 9<.1 on the rates,-In; thought the Council should re- &ign in a body, but, of course, it meant nothing of the kind. If the Council saw their way to carry the matter through without burdening the ratepayers, it was certainly their duty to prooeed with the projeot. Viith regard to elec- tric ligthfc, wherever it had been introduced, -it had become a charge upon the rates. lie thought it was futile hold out a chance of having electric liglit at Penmaenmawr unless some company introduced it. He considered t.he petition) was an inault, and that it indicated a want of confidence in the Council. Upon being put to the vote, the Chairman's nroj>os!lion was carried, Col. Darbishire alone voting a,Iainsf it.. COMPANY PREPARED TO CONSIDER AN OFFER. A communication was next read from the North Wales Gas Company, stating that they had carefully considered the matter of dusoos- ing of the Penmaenmawr Gas Works, and wero now prepared to consider any offer tho Council may make for the purchase of the same. Mr McClement proposed that a committee of tnroc be appointed to negotiate with the Gas Company, and to submit for the consideration of the Council the lowest price they could ar- rive at, even if it was twenty thousand pounds (laughter). He proposed that the committee should consist of the Chairman of the Council, Col C. H. Darbishire, and tihe Chairman of the Gas Committee. Co!. Darbi>hiro said that he would be abso- lutely of no u-e to them, as he held different views on the matter. '1be Chairman: Then you are against buying altogether? Col. Darbishire said he did not InCan that, but if the negotiations had been carried en in a proper manner things might have been diffe- rent. First of all the Council offered £10,000 for the Gas Works, and later, the Chairman of the Gas Committee made tjic offer of £ 11,000- He maintained that the negotiations had been carried on in a very unbusinesslike manner. Mr McCiement appealed to 'Col. Darbishire to reconsider his decision. J J Col. Darbishire, however, -ifocJincd. Tho Chairman remarked that they were new starting the negotiations afresh. Mr McClement said that they all had to make sacrifices at times, and he failed to see that there would be any loss of honour in serving the Council on the committee he had suggested. Col. Darbishire: One has a to his own opinion, and I say candidly that I do not be- lieve tlhe ratepayers understood the resolution at the public meeting. Mr David Jones said that a gas works when worked by a Council enhanced its value every year. The Council had had two eminent ex- perts to value the local Gas Works- Were they going to listen to them or not ? The Chairman doubted the wisdom of dis- cussing the matter oponiy until they had some thing more definite before them. Mr McClement said it would be for the three gentlemen to negotiate with ike Gas Company and report to the Council. He maintained that the gteneral feeling in the district was favour- able to the purchase of t.he Gas Works, if tihev could be acquired at a remunerative price. Mr D. Gordon Jones proposed ''that the Council were not prepared to make another offer, but if tlie Gas Company submitted their lowest price tlie Council were prepared to place the ialiie before the ratepayers." Col. Darbishire seoondecl, and Mr McClement having withdrawn his motion, Mr Gordon Jones' proposition was carried.

J— Trains on the Hodjaz Railway in Syria, Rays an American Consular report, will contain carriages fitted as mosques, where pilgrims will be able to perform their devotions during the journey to the sacred cities. The world's railwaya are valued at £ 5,555,000,000. Proposals for the establishment of a regular airship passenger service in Germany are reported to be on the way to realisation^

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LLANRWST BOARD ot GUARDIANS. A MEMBER'S RESIGNATION. $ Mr John Roberts, J.P., presidfd over the Inoflll t t meeting of the above Board on Tuesday, when t were also present.:—Mr D. O. Jonl's, Ke>v. J. GQ Rev. J- LI. Richards, Rev. Hy. Janea, Rev. Williams, Messrs John Hughes, J. Berry, Hughe*, J. Lloyd Morris, E. Mill: J.1. .Johl1 liamfl, 0. Lloyd Jones, W. G. Jones, T. T. Robe < H. Kobcrto, David Lewis R. R. Owen < Hughes (deputy clerk), 0. Ivanii-Jone, aud y Roberts (relieving officer), and E. Hughes OUTDOOR RELIFF. The Clerk reported that the sum of £1 !.j j been paid in outdoor relief during the hist 287 paupers, a decrease of £ 11 0t> 8d in reli?' 20 in the number of paupers as compared wl oorresi>ootl;«tf period last year. THE HOUSE. t The Master reported that there were? 35 iI11 tho house agins 39 during the same time ltist II 7J t.nimps had been relieved during the HK'U January, against 9G in January, 1903 STEAM A NUISANCE. tK* Ii'" The Master again weened to the steam hoL steam from which he said pervaded the whole be rI lie thought it was desirable that it should movod to a more appropriate place. Mr Gower agreed and retitarked that the should not be allowed to interfere with the •' and healih of UK* officials and 0if The Clerk reminded the Board that it hd Û!!Ci¡t citleu at the previous meeting to have the"I removed to another room and that Mr Tudor I y>e asked to submit a tender for the wor! The Master explained that the room (f that occasion was too small to ,)1 boiler, so the n:a.tter had been left in pending the further instructions of the Board- II The Clerk suggested that Mr Griftitli be :c t examine the boiler and submit an estimate of ff cost of its removal to a mors convenient l''1' ',i( that Mr Tudor Williams bo UKMI asked to tender which could be considered by the ^1 Committee. This ri'oommendation was adopted. CALLS IX AltREAft, The Clerk reported that the arrears in amounted to £ 380. The Chairman expressed a hope that the in arrears would pay their hbare before the moeting of the Board. II v A MEMBER'S RETIREMENT. f > The Chairman referred to thp t f W. Evans, Yspytty, who, he said, was oneitoil oldest members of the Board, and whose dC' sever his connection with the Board would fi' heavy loss to the members. He was a man 0 common sense, and of an unimpeachable He moved that a vote ot sympathy with W- illness be adopted.. The Rev. J. Gower .seconded. 4 The Rev. H. Rawsou Williams, who ,Ltpl),)r Mr Kvail.> never spoke except when necessary. J Rev. J. Gower (interposing): There are who do not know wlum to speak and when W silent (laughter). f Kav. H. Kawson Williams: Further, he interrupted (mother speaker (laughter). Rev. J. Gower: Who is guilty of that? The motion was adopted. "————————-————

Lord Burton died on Monday evening » terfield Hou.se, London, aged 71 years. J A new Junior Reform Club was opeu vI,Øi Wrexham, on Tuesday evening. The club. J qo tains two billiard tables, and a member8 500 is. expected. Mr Clement Edwards waia the principal speaker-

the fortnight, and found everything most satis- factory, all the inmates being clean and well oared for.—Mr R. Lloyd Williams (Llanarmon) complained of having been ignored in connec- tion with the oase of a Llanarmon woman now in the Workhouse. The Relieving Ofh-er (Mr R. A. Jones) gave an explanation of the cir- cumstances, and the subject was then allowed to drop.