The Welsh Coast Pioneer and Review for North Cambria

THE WELSH NATIONAL ERVICE AT ST. PAUL'S. The annual national Welsh service at St. Paul's thedral was attended by a large congregation. The music, which was conducted by Dr Williams, was per- formed by a choir of 200 voices and the band of the Grenadier Guards. The Rev. Principal Thomas and the Rev. Lewis Roderick intoned the prajers. At the beginning of the service the "Dead March" in Saul was played as a token of respect to the late Sir John Puleston. The anthem wis "Da yw moliwnu yr Argl-vydd" (Sir Joseph Baniby) The sermon was preached by the Bishop of Aber- deen and Orkney. He referred to the death of Sir John Puleslon, who was one of the originators of the festival, and commended the sentinieat which led vari- ous parts of the Empire to keep their national saints' day!. At the close of the service "God bless the Prince of Wales" and a veise of the Nsttionat Anthem wtè sung by the whole congregation. The arrangements for the festival were carried out under the direction ot Mr David Williams.

MANCHESTER WELSH NATIONAL SOCIETY. GWYNEDD SPEAKS OF ST. DAVID. The Manchester Welsh National Society celebrated St. t)avid's Day at dinner in the Grand Hotel. The gUBh of the evening were the Rev. Canon T. Edwards, (Gwynedd) and the Han. J. L. Griffiths, of the Ameri- can Consultate in Liverpool. The President of the Society, the Rev. D. D. Williams, was in the chair. After the loyal toasts and a song, "Dewi Sant" (writ- ten by a vice president of the Society, the Rev. Mor- gan Llyweiyn), Oanon Edwards proposed,, in. Welsh. "The immortal memory of St. David." St. David, too, he said, was once a guest, like himself, but with this difference. St. David in return for his entertainment gave his services and his gryld as well, whereas the vveaker had no such return to make. He traced 3t David back to Carelic, King of Cardigan. His mother was a daughter of Euyr. Some held that St. David came from the common people, but their evidences werj rot regarded aa of much account. After feme references to St. David's education at Tygwyn ar Dav, Canon Edwards went on to give an account of a great meeting at which he preached against heresy. This led to his nomination for the bishopric of St. Davfd's, and his subsequent consecration. His holding of the see was of great benefit, for in a short time heresy died. So well did he work for the good of the people that the mabsant (public festival) in his honour eclipsed that of all other saints, and became the national one. He Ifecame known as Dewi Llwyd, or David the Blessed. He was a man after the Welshman's own heart, he WIUl highly emotional, and highly religious. Some of his biographers, Canon Edwards added, also made him a teetotaler Tho toast of "Wales" was proposed by the President. The. Hon. J. L. Griffiths, in an eloquent speech, oom- mended the many qualities of the Welsh—their zeal, industry, enthusiasm, and patriotism. It was said in America that had their settlers all been Welsh their prisons and reformatories would not have been needed. There might be povery of soil in Wales, but there was no poverty of soul. Mr Griffith advo- cated a truer version of Welsh history for use in Welsh schools. History should not be an endless panegyric, oor on the other hand should it be an endless dirge, and this was what Welsh history was made for Welsh children.

CELEBRATION BY LIVERPOOL WELSHMEN. LORD KENYON AND BANGOR NEW .UNIVERSITY OOLLEGE BUILDING FUND. NATIONAL REVIVAL IN WALES. The Liverpool Welsh National Society celebrated St. David's Day by holding their 26th annual dinner at the Adelphi Hotel. The Right Hon. Lord Kenyon presided over a large attendance. Amongst those present were the Lord Mayor (Mr Ohalloner Dowdall), Sir Edward Russel and Lady Russel, Mr Thelwall Thomas and Mrs Thomas, Messrs J. Evan Thomas, Edward Lloyd, J. 0. Rowlands, W. R. Owen, James Venmore, Robt. Roberte, Rev. Jag. Davies. Messrs G. C. Rees, T. Rowland Hughes, Mark Lewis, Wm. Jones, John Morris, C.C., Dr. Lloyd Roberts, Messrs R. Wynne Jones, T. T. Rees, R. Vaughan Jones, Dr. 0. T. Williarr.3, and Dr. Hugh IL Jones. Aftt" the loyal toasts, the Chairman proposed "The Immort.al memory of St. David." THE WELSH PEOPLE. Sir Edward Rusell gave the toast "Cymru. Mr said tVales was loved by all England. It was resorted to by all England with a feeling not only of desire for its scenic beauties, but also with a great admiration of its (character and of the people. The English people ad- mired the religiousness of the Welsh, and also the poetry of the Wesh, by which he meant the sense of poetry, the avidity fur poetry, as well as the love of description, music and art. There was no need to con- vince anybody of the value and charm of the country to which they belonged. As to the patron saint, St. David, an old author said he was a mirror, a pattern an iiz-trtictor. a doctrine to all, a life to the poor, a support to orphans, a protection of widows, father of the fatherless, and all to all (applause). Well might they be proud of such a man, and be glad ta trace in the character of their race many of those qualities developed by heredity and 'he cultivation cf the virtues of which St. David was such an example. There wer many Welshmen to-day who had reached a tigh position by merit, brilliant achievements which in pioportion to their opportunities far excelled the uiLLil lIighest successes, men who had distinguished them- selves by powers of speech, by powers of conviction, by abundance of illustration, and by exhibiting qualities .which commanded the admiration and adhesion Of men. That would go on by what he believed to be a degree of self-sacrifice on the part of friends and relations and fellow-countrymen which in the Saxon was- too apt to be substituted by coldness, and selfishness, and indif- ference. It was the character of the Welsh people to be generous to their fellows who were striving to rise and Striving to do well. He believed this arose from the Sincere and unfailing perfoimance of religion by n great number of Welsh people. The Welsh people knew their religion and studied their religion, and the other branches of the nation ought to honour them for it (applause). BONDS OF UNION. Lord Kenyon, in responding to the toast, said it was tery difficult to know what part of the subject of Wales to address one's self to, but in the city of Liverpool they had at least one common bond of union, and that, was Liverpool drew its water supply from Wales (hear, bear). There was another bond of union, and that was the noble generosity of some of the Liverpool to some of the Welsh institutions. The president of the Bangor College he succeeded was a Liverpool citizen, Mr Wm. Rathbone, a name as much honoured in Wales as in his own city of Liverpool—an inspiring man, full of Celtic power. He gave them the first note to carry their ,lr work on with hopefulness, and it was the fteling he was their friend that directed thdr ideas and thoughts to Liverpool. He ht>ffed their mission had not yet seen the full fruits of its reward. Liverpool citizens had teen rery good, but in Wales they still hoped they would be better. They had embarked on a'fi enterprise which would cpsfc £178,000; towards which the--flhad only got £ 70,000, and he appealed for ft nds to artist them in completing tlle scheme at which tMy aimed (applause). NATIONAL LIFE OF WALTSS Mr Ellis J. Griffiths, M. P., also responded. There PrI were occasions, he said, when they thought imperially, but on, that occasion they thought nationally. Pfom fhe™ great metropolis of North Wales their thoughts went back to the land from which they sprng, Its soil aR the.subject of their immortal affection, and when ever their thoughts turned to it they thought of it with a love which could not be bought or taught, but which was part of the very beatings and intuitions ot their hearts (applause). In the evolution of States it was the tendency of the great to beoome greater, ani the small to become smaller until they finally disap- peared. It was something for them to remember that «- in spite of that tendency Wales had survived (applause) Merely to survive would have been a great achievj ment. Living, without a frontier, side by side with the predominant partner in a gTeat Imperial State, the greatest absorbirg power ever seen in the history of the world, the Welsh had still retained their national life, literature, and traditions (applause). This insolent and jartiag tenacity had been sometimes un- favourably pomnatnted upon by their neighbours-- (LlUghtcl')-but the worst thing t-hey oould find to say about the fTelsh was that they were not English (laughter and applause) There had been in the last two generations a great national revival in Wales. Forty years ago Wales, as a nation, was in sackcloth and ashes. But through the sackcloth ran a thread of hope and in the ashes lurked a "park of oourage. Suddenly, almost without warning, the nation stirred, flung away her fetters, and struggled to her feet. On her face shone the holy light of nationhood, and she en- tered the arena of her kindred Celtic people. The sun- rise, of tbat day was colouring the whole morning of their history, for tiiey knew full well that they had been born again to the kingdom of the nation's heritage (appbuse). It was well to look to the past, but it was still mure important to look to the future. Wales should not be merely the centre-point of their affection but the rallying point of i.lieir activities. They could now cast aside brooding and melancholy, gloom and in- trospection—characteristics that had oome down to tham from the suffering and the 4orrows of centuries. Their meeting on that occasion give them an oppor- tunity to dedicate themselves anew to the cause of Wales and to its service Thus only oould they prove their abiding faiih in the destinies of their nation (applause). WELSHMEN AND -LIVERPOOL. Dr. J. Lloyd Roberts proposed "The City of Liver- pool," and referred to the efforts made by the health authorities to reduce the death-rate. The Lord Mayor responded, and said the city of Liver- pool owed immensely to the service of the Welsh. There were many Welshmen in the City Council, and they always added to the interest and the value of the de- bates (applause). Their countrymen had helped to make Liverpool a great commercial centre. The other toasts were "The Liverpool Welsh National Society," proposed by Mr- J. Evans Thomas, and re- hponded to by Mr .1. Q. Rowlands, chairman of the society, aud "The CDiairman," proposed by Mr Jas. Venmore. Selections on the harp were played by Miss Jennie Parry, and rongs were given by Miss Dassie Hughes and Mr John Henry, the accompaniments being played by Madame Maggie Evans.

District News. BETTWSYCOED. FLETOHER AND CHISHOLM, Florists and Seedsmen, Llanrwst.—Wreaths, Bouquets, and Sprays made to order at the Shortest Notice.— Advt.

COLWYN BAY INTERNATIONAL n,iN IHU&IASTS. Over eighty tootball hueia-is journeyed trom Coiwyn .G.y on Monday t-o VV r-oxnani, to witness tne in- ternational match between Scotland ajid Wales. tiT. DAVID'S DA i .-The children atienuaig the schools under the Local Education AULtiorny were given a holiday on Monday in celeoration of St. David's festival. UOAlfaN LlBr-KALS AND THE SUFF- RAGE.—In connection with the Colwyn Bay and Disinct Women's Liberal Association, a meeting was held last Thursday afternoon lor the purpo-e of discussing women's suffrage- Short papers, ior and against, were read by iviiss Kenyon and Mrs Biackwail respectively, the discussion heuig car- ried on by Mrs Crompton. Mrs Lloyd, Mrs T. M. Jones, Mrs Lloyd Owen, Miss Woodhead, Miss E. Lewis, and others. A resolution approving of women's suffrage on the same condition as for men was proposed, and received ten votes, four ladies voting against it, while the remainder of the audience did not vote. I.O.G.T. "PIONEER" LODGE. An enjoy- able evening's entertainment was provided re- cently at the Park Coffee Tavern, by members of the I.O.G.T. Lodge, when there was a good attendance- An excellent miscellaneous pro- gramme was presented, and addresses were de- livered by Bro. E. Jones, C.I., Bro. Warren, Birkenhead- and Bro. W. J. Hili, secretary. Mr Harsent, manager of the tavern, in moving a vote of thanks, said that notwithstanding the fact that the Coffee Tavern had been in existence for about 18 months, and that there were several movements existing intended to benefit the work- ing classes, the Good Templars, a society which had been in existence only a few weeks, were the first to initiate what he hoped to be a series of social entertainments for the frequenters of the tavern. Mr Hill responded on behalf of the Lodge, and said that all that could be done in that direction in future would be carried out by the Lodge. A POPULAR PREACHER. On Sunday, the pulpit of the Nantyglyn-road English VVes- levan Church was occupied both morning and evening by the Rev. Wm, Foster, B.A.. a former popular supt. minister of the circuit. On Mon- day evening the rev. gentleman delivered a lec- ture upon "The Tyrol, the land of fi- tlraxe. Mr Wilkinson oocupiod the chc'-r, and a collec- tion was taken on behalf of the Old Oolwyn Church Building Scheme. P.S.E.—There was a large attendance at the Nantyglyn P.S.E. concert, when a popular pro- cratnme was presented by 1Vhs Walker, Mrs Water worth, M'M Brookes. Miss G. Charlton, Mr J. 0. Davies, Mr H. J. Evam. Mr Ed. Evans, and Mr J. Revno'ds. An address was also given bv Mr H. W. Jones. 'COTTAGE HOSPITAL —As a result of the recital, arr.ansred by Miss Brings and Miss Watt. Coed Pella School, in the Public Hall on Friday week, the Cottage Hospital benefitted to the ex- terwt- of P,14 18s 3d. TRAM SERVICE.—With the advent of March changes have been made in the tram service as follovVs:—Monday to Friday (inclusive), a twenty minutes' service will be run through to Llan- dudno; the last car leaving at 10.10. The ser- vioe will be in force on Saturdays until 12.30 E.m., after which the service will be one of fteen minutes, the last oar leaving at 10.15. Similar services will be run from Llandudno, the last car leaving at 10.40 with the exception of Saturday, when it will be 10.45. A car for Rhos will leave at eleven p.m.

DEATH OF MRS RICH. The death occurred yesterday week of Mrs Rich, wife of Mr B. J. Rich, Watling-street, organist of St. Mary's Church. The deceased, who was 49 years of age, had for many years been in indifferent health. She was very fond of music and when her health per- mitted, took a leading part in the choral societies and the Church music generally. She was a loyal friend and an affectionate mother ond a constant worshipper and communicant at St. Mary's Church. The interment took place on Saturday, at St. Mary's Church cemetery, the Revs. John Morgan (rector) aiil D. C. Davies (curate) officiating. The choral service was rendered by St. Mary's Choir, assisted by members of St. Crwst. As the cortege entered the Church Mrs Watling played "0, Rest in the Lord," whilst "0 strength and etav. etc." (tin deceased's favourite) was impressively rendered. The n-oumers passed out of the sacred edifice to the solemn strains of the "Andante Movement," from the Hymn of Praise. At the graveside the choir sang the hymn, "The King of love my Shepherd in." The pall bearers were Messrs Albert Hughes, G. W. Roberts, J. A. Roberts and M. Williams. The chief mourners were Mr B. J. Rich (husband), Messrs Leonard Rich and Vivian Rich (sons), Mrs Humhy and Miss Rich (daughters), Mr Humby (son^in-law), Mr John Rich (brother-in-law), and a large number of the general public. Floral tributes were sent by the family, Leonard, Harold and Ada (nephews and nieoe); past and present members of St. Mary's Church Chnir; Misses Jonea and Fdge, Drwsycoed, Trefriw; Mr and Mrs Oorfe, New Brighton; Mr and Mrs MeNaught. Liverpool; Mr and Mrs Davies, Birken- head Mr J. Rich and Kathleen, Birkenhead; Mr and Mrs Maurice Williams, Llanrwst; Mr and Mrs Thomas, National Schoolhouse; Mr and Mrs Jones, Llangerniew; and Hughie Jones, Denbigh-street, Llaiu-vst. On Sunday morning a memorial service was con- ducted by the Rev. D. C. Davies at St. Mary's Church, wlien special hymnfl were sung, and a touching refer- ence w."s made to the deceased lady's faithfulness to the services of the Church. At the termination of the service the "Dead March" (Saul) was plajned on the organ by Mrs Watling.

LLANF AIRFECH AN. URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL. The monthly meeting was hold on Tuesday. The chairman (Mr W. G. Roberts) presided, and the other members present were:—Messrs Robt. Hughes, R. C. Evans. J. R. Williams. L. D. Jones, Owen Griffith. J. Harrison, W. G. Roberts (chemist), H. Joras, T. J. Owen. T. G. Morgan, and Evan Jones, with the clerk (Mr W. H. Ellis). Permission was given Mr A. Sagar, Tho Bun- galow, to let out chixirs for hire on the sands .during the coming season. Mr Sagar wrote stat- ing that he intended to have a wall built in the place of the present wooden fence along the front of his house, and whilst so doing he wished to alter the position in. such a way that he thought would be a very great improvement to the appearance of the Parade. He wished to bring forward the western end into line with the wall of St. SeirioL and to round off the oornor so as to be in keeping with t.he opposite wall, and he would put back the wall into his garden at the eastern end, which would give greater width to the parade at that point, and would bring his wall more parallel with the sea wall in front, and at t-hc same time keep a line of frontage with the remainder of the parade. It was decided that Mr Sagar be asked to furnish plans. Mr J. H. Jones, Llandudno. writing with re- gard to the yard at the rear of Castle Buildings, stated that in his opinion a few loads of material, the same as had been previously used, and this properly laid, would meet the ease. Mr H. Jorss remarked that there was a public bakehouse close by, and it was essential that the yard should be properly paved. The Surveyor agreed that it was neoessary to pave the yard front a sanitary point of view. Mr Owen Griffiths: There are several places in the plaoo in a worse state. The Council decided to insist upon the yard being paved. Mr Richard Hall, architect, Bangor, wrote with regard to a step on the new premises of Mr Fred LI. Jones, in Station-road, to which the Council took exoeption on the ground that it did not ap- pear on tha plan submitted to them. He said that according to the arrangement made at the time building operations were oornrrtenoed on this la.nd .it was agreed that the building line should be set back behind the existing boundary wail. In many more than this had been done. Tho step projected in 'front of the inside line of the boun- dary wall, and not the whole, the exact pro- jection being 7-inohes. The step was not an alter- ation of the building plans which always indicated it;, and was not shown on the deposited plan for the reason that the elevations had not been-pre- pared, and the neoessit-y for this step disoovered. Instead of removing the step lie the ends should be rounded. Mr T G. Morgan oontendoed that the Council must see that its own by<j-laws were obeyed. Member s^id that tbe i :I' -;t- .s: ,f" ■i -"7; :w Council had winked at other similar obstructions in the village. It was pointed out that the Coun- cil had already decided that the step must not project into the pavement, so the discussion closed. The Collector reported having collected E190 178 during the past month. There remained 552 of the general district rate uncollected, as against 2568 last year, and J6142 of the water rate all against J5205 13s lGd last year. The Chairman thought that £ 694 was a large amount to be out- standing, but it was painted out that the sum in- cluded all the empty houses in the plaoe.

LLANGERNYW. OBITUARY.—The death occurred last week of the oldest resident of the district—Mr Robert Parry, Glan lthyd, who was well nigh 100 years. The interment took place on Monday at Pentrefoelas. LITERARY SOCIKTY.—The ordinary meeting of this society was held on Friday itight-at Cefn Coch Chapel, when a comprehensive and interesting paper on "Anne Griffiths"—the Welsh hymn-writer was read by Miss Owen, Gerddi Gleision. For the best impromptu reci- tatiol1 of Anne Griffiths' hymns, Miss Annie Hughes, Bryn Ynyr, was successful. Songs, dialogues, etc., were rendered by the Cefn Coch party, Messrs O. Jones, John Morris, Misses Owen, Lizzie Ellis, Jane Roberts and Mrs Jones, Crel.

PENMAENMAMCTt R G. OWEN, F.S.M.C., Certified Optician, Llanrwst At Compton House. Conway, first Fridav in the month—Advt. DOG WITHOUT A COLLAR.— At Conway Police Court on Monday, Edward Morris, Ty Celyn, was fined 103 and oasts for allowing his dog to stray without a proper collar. DRUNKENNESS.— Chargied with drunken- ness before the Oonway magistrates on Monday, Moses Jones iva3 fined Is and oosts, and John Jones 2s 6d and costs. LITERARY SOCIETY.-—The session of the Salem Literary Society was brought to a close on Monday evening with a successful soiree. RKTtJRNED.—The Rev. T. If. Richards, of Bronwen- don, returned home on Tuesday evening froni the South of France where he liad spent some time fur the benefit of his health. URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL. The monthly meeting of the Urban District Council was held on Tuesday, Mr W, D. Jones, presiding. There were also present, Col. Dftrbishire, Dr. J. R. Wil- liams, Dr. H. T. Jenkins, Messrs J. S. Coverley, r. H McClement, R. D. Owen, David Jones, D. Gordon Jones, Samuel Williams, Thos Roberts, J. W. Post (Deputy Clerk), R. J. Hughes (Surveyor), and J. Owen (Collector). DAY-LIGHT SAVING BILL. The clerk was directed to write to Mr William Jones, M.P., asking him to support the second leading in the House of Commons of the Daylight Saving Bill. A communication was received from the Lord Mayor of Cardiff, asking the Council to support the move- ment for establishing a Welsh Department at the forth- coming Imperial Exhibition to be held in London next summer. Mr I\ H. McClement said that he was not in sym- pathy with the abject as set forth in the letter, but thought that some rr.ovenent might be promoted in conjunction with neighbouring authorities ior tlre pur- pose of advertising the Welsh sea side resorts, as he understood a section of the exhibition would be set apart for that purpose. On the motion of Mr R. D. Owen, seconded by Dr. Williams, a resolution was passed expressing sympathy with the movement. FINANCH. The Collector reported that during the past month the total collections amounted to £ 332 2s 6d, out of Which B315 was in respect of the General District Rate. The treasurers' statemeut showed a nett balance at the bank of £ 572 14s 4d. The Medical Officer of Health reported in January there had beer three births and one death. Mr John Hughes, Grosvenor House, was appointed, foreman of the Ven-y-Clip extension, scheme, at a salary of 36. per week, and it was dccided that the work be commenced as early as possible. It was decided that arrangements be made with the trustees of the English Presbyterian Church, for the pri- vate footpath to be used-by the public as before, and r ■•' .'TV-* '-t ■ i" -V "I

wvlNG, MoroR ot4ES, and s IS TELEPHONE ISYI. 0 0 0 Hubert D. CartEr 3 ief Electrician to the U [strict Council of Colwyn Bay & Colwyn) jjjPBjr Electrical Engineer and ^3^ Contractor, CROSBY HOUSE, gS ABERGELE ROAD. £ 3 COLWYN BAY Installations Maintained and MW IlIS [■ ESTIMATES FREE. II|

DENBIGH. » borough court on ±riuraaay, TVLll i\oooris, oi 1!011 uun*, jj.iuiaiuuian, was ruieu xos otia ousts ior being uruua and aisoraeriy tiie previous ngnt. rAiiCiN. — Un ner departure from Denoign to taK-e up an at the Kuimn infant Sonool as head mis cress, Miss Annie ruvani!. iownaena, has been pix^e.iivxl bY the teaonors ot tll-e nHl Gocn Iniant ftcnooi with a yoict brooch. LANV-N TENNIS— Miss Sauisbury, daughter of the late Major Saiuabury, of rai, ias won tne open lawn tennis tournament at INK*, and the challenge cup at. San Kexno outright. LLAJNRHAIADK HA1.L. Mucn satisfaction has been caused in the Vale by the tact that this weli-known mansion has been leased by Lady Biii.von, widow ot Mr Aitred BUlson, M.i\ Lady and Miss BiJison are otten seen motoring in the town and neighbourhood- work of renovating this ancient ediiije has been completed. Whilst care has been taken to preserve its antique char- acter, it has in many respects been greatly mod- ernised. For the first time for a geneartion, the rite of baptism was solemnised within its wails on Sunday. TiilA. — Mr and Mrs John Roberts, Railway Stores, were the donors of the weekly tea on Thursday, in aid of Pendref Uhapel Renovation i'und. A large number ot peopie attended. STENOGRAPHIC. Reter Thos. Hughes and W. Rawson Hughes have gained Pitman's "Theory" Certificate for proficiency in short- hand. John Pnoe Hughes took the -el-ementary oertihcate. MOTORING.—Mr W. Edwards, chauff-eur to Mr A. O. Evans, solicitor, has passed the driving examination of the Royal Automobile Club, and has been awarded the professional certificate. LENTEN SERVICE. Special servioes have been arranged to take plaoe in St. David's Church on Thursday evenings during Lent. The preachers will be: Revs- T. Vaughan, Rhuddlan; W. Pownall Owen, LlaneliaJi; E. M. Richards, Prion; and W. Morgan, Denbigh. On Friday evenings, Welsh servioes will take plaoe in St. Mary's Church, the selected preachers being the Revs. C. H. Dickens Lewis, Mold; D. W. Evans, Llanrhaiadr; E. M. Richards, Prion; and W. Armon Ellis, Rhesycae. WEDDING. This day week, at the Warron- road C.M. ChalKI, Rhyl, the marriage took place of Mr John Lloyd, of Ty'n yr Eithin, youngest son of the late Mr Thomas Lloyd, Perthewig, Trefnant, and Miss Sarah Ann Owens, of Tyddyn y Pare. Denbigh, and Llandegla. The Rev. John Roberts, pastor of the church, officiated, assisted by Mr Gwilym Parry, registrar. Miss Ikiwen, Birkenhead, attended the bride, and Mr Robert Roberts, Bachygraig, was best man. The bride- groom is a well-known farmer in the Vale of Clwyd, and his nuptials oaused much interest among a large number of friends and acquaint- anoes. The honeymoon is be.ing spent in Liver- pool and Southport. MUSICAL FESTIVAL.—The Noncon-forniist denominations of the town held a United Musical Festival in C'tpel Mawr on Thursday afternoon. The arrangements were in the hands of a com- mitteo, to whom Mr Robert Davies, solicitor, acted as o hair man. Mr J. Tregoning as treasurer, and Messrs W. Oliver Davies and David Wil- liams, Goppa, as secretaries. Mr T. R. Jones, Vale-street, was the conductor, and Mr T. W. Salusbury presided at the organ. Mr Robert Davies presided over the afternoon meeting, and in the ahsenoe of Mr A. O. Evans, Mr Robert- Owen did oimilar duty in the evening. Addresses were delivered by the Revs. Evan Jones and Jas. Charles, and Mr Richard Jones, Brookhouse. The singi-ng was good throughout. THE LATE MR F. W. ROBERTS. The funeral of this gentleman, whose death we re- corded last, week, took pla on Thursday after- noon, and from the Britannia Buildings to Whit- church was strictly private. Signs of general mourning were observed along the line of route, blinds being drawn in jill the houses and places of business. The Rector conducted an impressive servioe at the house. A large number of beauti- ful wreaths had been sent. The chief mourners were Mrs Roberts (widow), Mr and Mr.. Daniels, Oswestry; Mr Smith (representing Mrs Lever Jones. London); Mrs John Owen. Chester: Rev. W. and Mrs Jones, Chester; Dr. H. E. Jones, and Miss Minnie Jones, Liverpool; Miss Roberts, Llangollen; Miss F. Anderson, London; Misa Saddingt-on, Tunbridge; Rev. Lewis Ellis, Rhyl; Mr Davies, chemist, Rhyl; and Dr. Lincoln W. Roberts (deoeasied's medical attondanW. The managing and clerical staffs, together with the employees of the Phoenix Ironworks, Rhuddlan, followed the carriages. At Whitchurch, the cort- ege was met by a large number of people- The Rector again officiated. The grave had been lined with evergreens studded with snowdrops, which had been carried out by Messrs J. Pierce, Plas Piggot, and W."R. Williams, The Rectory. DRUNK AND DISORDERLY. On Friday John Davies was fined 5s and costs for this offence. THE REV. W. C. DEW .South African mails coatain a report of the induction of this gentle- man to the living of Cole.sburg in that country. Mr Dew is the son of Mrs Dew, The Shop, Love- lane. and went to South Africa immediately after his ordinatioi) in this eountrv. TIMBER HAULING ACCIDENT. — On Fri- day evening, while o. he,avity laden timber wa-ggon was coming down Ilenilan-street, one of the front wheels gave way, and the waggon t.'itfd over, causing a serious obstruction to the traffic. A crane and another waggon were requisitioned, and the obstruction was thus removed.

RUTHIN. ENTERTAINMENT.—Mr and Mrs Wilkinson, Caegwyn, Gyffylliog, have entertained to dinner at the National Schools all those who took part- in the sacred cantata recently performed in con- nection with the Church at Gyffylliog- About 70 other Church people also partook of the treat. Songs and recit-ations wore given, tho performanoa of » one-acrt "<' =- play, "Look at the clock," written by the Reo^V of Gyffylliog, also took plaoe. Mr and Mrs VVJ* Ul kinson were heartily thanked for their generosiv* ILM. PRISON.—The contract for the supp'jj of provisions, etc., to II.M. Prison has ay*' been secured by Mr E. Wallia Davies, Shop, Clwyd-street..J WHIST DRIVE- — Another successful drive took place in the Town Hall to-day Th-o prizes were won as follows: Ladies: lot" Miss Gladys Maysrnor Geo; 2nd, Miss Jenn1 Jones. Gentlemen: 1st, Mr Baldwin Griffiths.

TIIE JAMES WOOD MEMORIAL FUND. (To the Editor of the "Pioneer.") Sir,—It has boon dccid-cd to close this fund at the end of this week, and the Board of Mall ment of blie hospital would be glad if any S'U senbera who have not yet paid th-eir sub«-'r)j? tions, and any others wJ10 desire to subscribe to the fund would do so without delay. I appcIl a list of subscriptions promised since the 1aS ibt was published. In addition to uiiis the Mr Wood's old pupils have raised a COIL-icierab -"mm ;»m)on. £ r msmJvfift.—I am- eto.. .&o .& FRAS. NUNN, IIon. Soc- pro teni. £ s. d- Amount already acknowledged 57 4 0 Mr J. Arthur Pyne .5 5 0 Mr Wm Jones, J.P., Min Avon." 5 0 « Mr Humphrey Lloyd 5 0 0 Miss E. P. Porter 2 2 0 M- L. S 2 2 0 Mr W. L. White,house 1 1 0 Dr H. Nuittall 1 1 ? Mrs Schill 1 1 0 Mr Charles Reynolds, J-P 1 0 0 Mrs Reynolds 1 0 0 Mr T. Jones, Chester House 0 10 6

TUBERCULOSIS IN MILK- I A DENBIGHSHIRE STOCKBREEDER'S VIEWS. Replying to an article on the subject of tuber- culosis in cows Mr A. Borthwick, of Plas elyn, writes to the "Liverpool Daily Post an» Mercury," as follows :— I have perused your leader on the subject < £ tuberculosis in milk. As a farmer and stocK breeder with upwards of forty years' experience. I entirely dissent from your conclusions, ana from the conclusions of tho authorities you To hear certain people talk, one might be l«j» to suppose that milk was a virulent poison, fu»* of deadly germs. The remarkable thing is this terrifying aspect of milk is not Based upo° any evidence, nor any conclusive scientific de- monstration. It is merely the product of un- confirmed generalisations, and clearly refuted by the universal experience of milk consumers In ovary age. It has never been proved that the ordinary form of tuberculosis in cows is com- municable to the human subject or capable oi being communicated. Where, let me ask, do we find consumption and kindred diseases carry, ing off the greatest number of victims? Is It among the ohildren who are being reared, ot the men and women who have been reared on a plentiful supply of milk? Is it not rather among the rickety children, the emaciated men and women, who seldom taste a drop of milk, an when they do it is some stuff which has tainted from being brought into contract witn tho fout air of unhealthy dwellings? Again* what have. faddists and milksops, in general go to say regarding the thousands and tens thousands of brawny Scotchmen, with wealth o| brain and muscle! who, in blissful ignorance oi Lord Carrington and the Board of Agriculture, have been brought up almost exclusively on » diet of "halesome parrifceh wi' lasluns o' milk. "Facts are chicls that wunna ding." The Admiralty announces that, short OOU of instruction in gunnery, torpedo, electricity" and telegraphy commence at Portsmouth oø April 26Ui, for offioors of tht Royal Naval Vol* 'im-tear Reserve. Herr Ballin, the well-known German magnate, has endorsed the. views of Sir Aif|"°^ Jones with regard to the Canard vessels caliio* • M Qqpcostowa. w .4 A.

ST. DAVID'S CELEBRATION A £ LLANDUDNO. A PATRIOTIC FUNCTION. 'l- After aifepae^of several years, the St. David Day banquet at Llandudno was revived last (Wednesday) evening, when a large and repre- sentative gathering assembled at tho Clarence Hotel- The sjkaeiou-s diniiig room had Dc-en taste fiiUy decorated for too oooaaion, and the catering refleotod great orodit upon Mr and Mrs Moses and thedr staff. A PATRIOTIC PRESIDENT. It is robably dw to the influence and energy of Mr E. W. Johnson that bhe ancient feast of the Cymry has been revived at Llandudno this year. Mr Johnson, whose portrait we repro- duce, is the son of the late Canon Johnson of Baingtor Cathedral. He started practice as a solicitor at Llandudno about the year 1887, and about five years later joined in partnership with Mr R. S. CJhambertain, with the result that the MR E. W. JOHNSON. c*m of Messrs Chamberlain and Johnson is to- day one of the largest and moat important firms of solicitors in North Wales- Mr Johnson is an ardent Welshman, and u in full sympathy with all matttr-s aplortaining to the welfare and prosperity of the Celtic raoe. It was, there- fore, fitting that the banquet on Wednesday evening should ihave been presided over by Mr E. W. Johnson. He wati Sluppurtoo in the vioe- chair by Mr John Roberts Itfrynoelyn). The Pre-iident having submitted the loyal toasts, which were musically honoured, Mr U. W. Brown gave a very pleasing rendering of "The Maid of Malabar." Mr J. E. florrisby g'ave the toast of Navy and Army," and said they all felt proud of the island in which they lived and of too records of the past. Tne annals of history showed that the Navy and Army of Groat 13-ritaan ranked among the foremost powers of the world (ap- plause). lie fefct sure that they all felt proud of the patriotism whioh had recently be.n dis- played in the large numbers who joined tne Territorial Forces. In London no less than 12,000 men had oorne forward, and they were joining by the hundreds in Liverpool. He felt sure that gallan4 little Wales would not be be- hind in the matter (applause). After a song by Mr U. W. Brown, Mr J. E. Hallmark responded to the toast, and said it was the duty of every able bodied man to dso his utmost in support of the defence of his country (applause).. By doing so he would not only be doing his duty to his country, but would improve himself physically as well as in other respects (applause). Mr C. 11. Bevan next gave an effective ren- dering of the, "Windmll! The Vice-President (Mr John Roberts) and Councillor T.. W Griffith (Ap Clwydfardd) were entrusted with the toast of the evening, that of the "Immortal Memory of St. David." Mr John Roberts, who spoke in- the vernacular, reviewed the life of the patron sa. nt, and re- ferred to various historical events which occurred in the sixth century. Mr T. W. Griffith, also speaking in Welsh, said he was sure all present felt highly gratified that Mr John-ion had so successfully brought about the revival of the St. David's festival in tho old town of St. Tudno. It was singularly appropriate that the Welshmen of Llandudno should bo celebrating the memory of St. David under the shadow of Gogarth, where another re- nowned saint had laboured about 150 years after the death of St. David (applause). He referred to St. Beiino, and Was pleased to observe that a mission-room in connection with the Established Church, on tho Great Orme's Head, bore the name of that saint (applause). Of all the saints, St. David was undoubtedly the most noted. He died about 1300 yeats ago, but his memory was kept green throughout the ages (hear, hear). Welshmen of the 20th century were prouder of Dewi Smt than any of their predecessors had boon (applaud). Wales had every reason to feel proud of her beroesl such as Hywel Dda. who gave the first laws to Wales, I. owetyn Fawr, and his son, Llewelyn ein Llyw Olaf, and Owen Glyndwr, who did so much for the education of our country (applause). Wales had throughout the ages rema.ined true to her traditions, and to the principles taught and preached by Dewi Sant, and had retained her language (applause). Wi.th regard to education y ales had made re- markable strides. She h-d to-duv the Prince of Wales Chancellor of her University (ap- plaud). ~"W<Jfehmcn to-day stood in the fore- front; esp^afty-'febr. bishops, ministers, .judges, couneillors, doctors^ solicitors, merchants, and "not the teast .prominent were tho.v- in the polit'c:il w-orld To-day th £ y had a Welsh Boy from Car- narvonshire, whose name was also Dowi, in the important, pos:tlOn of ChanóéUor of the Ex- cheqiies. -Wate» ;for tho-Welsh"-was not the cry to-day,, but th^ "World for the Welsh" (ap- plause). • I [For a fuller report of the proceedings see to- morrow's "Llandudno Directory.

Statlstios show' that the consumption of -alco- hol is steaefcly decreasing in France, Wtlile abainthe drinking is on the increase, particular- ly in the Sou.tv "i.

A PLEASANT FUNCTION AT RHYL. On Tuesday evening Welshmen gathered to the number of 68 at the Clwydian .Restaurant, High-street, to commemorate the patron saint. Mr Hugh Edwards, Mr J. Roberts Jones, and the Rev. Glyn Davies were the moving spirits, and one of the best assemblies of the kind ever held in the district resulted. Mr L. J. Roberta, M.A., H.M.I.S., was in the chair, with Mr J. Roberts Jones as vice-president. Mr and Mrs Moses Evans catered for the guests in a highly satisfactory manner, and a thoroughly enjoyable evening was spent—so much so that it was de- cided to make the gathering an annual event. The loyal toasts were given from the chair, after which that of St David was submitted by the Rev. Glyn Davies. To Mr Joseph Williams was entrusted the toast of "The Welsh Pulpit," and this was responded to by the Rev. T. Ogwen Griffiths. "The Welsh Language" was given by the Rev. T. O. Jones, and ably responded to by Huwco Penmaen, who also recited some very charming Welsh verses appropriate to the occasion. "Wales" was then submitted by the Rev. R. Richards, and to this the Chairman suit- ably responded. "Suooess to Rhyl" was entrusted to the Vice-chairman, and Councillors Frimston, J.P., J. W. Jones, and E. Buckley Jones responded. The musical arrangements were in the hands of Mr David Owen and Mr J. Dowell, the- following contributing: Messrs Amo3 Jones, Berwyn Evans, J. Morris Jones, Miss Maggie Williams, Miss Laura Bathgate, and Miss A. Owen.

DINNER AT THE TOWN HALL, PRESTATYN. On Monday, at the Town Hall, a public dinner was held to commemorate the memory of the patron saint of Wales. About 70 sat at the tables, Mr Goronwy Jones presiding, supported by the Vicar and the Rev. Ezra Jones, while the vice-chair was occupied by the Rev. B. Wil- liams. The loyal toasts were submitted from the chair, while that of St. David" was entrusted to the capable hands of Mr H. R. Hughes. The Vice-chairman submitted the toast of "Welsh Literature," and the Vicar that of "The Cym- mrodorion Society" (a branch of which, with a membership of 60, having already been formed in Prestatyn). The toast of "The National Eis- teddfod" was given by the Rev. Mostyn Jones, while the Roy. Ezra Jones submitted that of "The Town and Trade of Prestatyn," in the course of which he referred to the rapid growth of the place, and gave instances of the develop- ment which was within his knowledge, Prestatyn growing from "a village" to "a town" in the course of a few years. Mr John Hughes (Town Clerk) resfionded to the toast, and dwelt on the need of advertising Prestatyn, stating that 5000 posters were to be issued for that purpose. During the evening Messrs G. W. Jones, Caradoo Williams, T. H. Jones, O. Proffit, Tre- vor Roberts, II. P. Jones, and Mrs C. Williams contributed to the musical programme. Messrs O. Proffit and T. Griffiths were the hon. secre- taries, and on the proposition of Mr Thomas Hughes, J.P., seconded by Mr Robert Jones, they were thanked for their services. Misses Iliggins were the caterers.

URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL. The monthly meeting of the above Council was held on Friday, Mr Robert Parry presiding. There were also present: Messrs John Hughes, T. W. B. Corns, H. Williams, J. B. Faichney, R. Parry, J.P. (Pendyffryn), H. Roberts, J. T. Rees, together with R. R. Owen (clerk), and R. D. Jones (surveyor). On the motion of the Chairman a vote of sym- pathy was passed with Councillor D. Roberts in his illness. The Clerk reported that he had written to the traffio superintendent of the London and North- Western Railway Company for permission to place a signboard on the road leading from the station to the Holyhead-road denoting the places of interest in the neighbourhood, and he replied that he should like to see what would be inscribed on the sign before he gave his final permission. After some discussion it was decided that the signboard should contain the names of places to- gether with the distance to each. It was decided to purchase a dozen seats to replace broken ones in the different paths, eto. Bills amounting to E30 118 7d were passed for payment. The Clerk reported that there was a balance at the bank to the credit of the Council of JB199 10s 9d. The collections during the month amounted to JE74 17s Id. The following were appointed sub-committee to examine the tenders for a fire engine, etc.:— The Chairman, Messrs Corns, J. P. Faichney, H. Williams, and R. Parry, J.P. The Clerk reported that he had received a letter from the clerk to the County Council stating that the paths on the main road did not require renovating, and that the Council did not think tarring the road would prove a satisfactory method of allaying dust. Mr R. Parry (Pendyffryn) said he would move at the next meeting that the Council shall purchase a sufficient quantity of a preparation called "aconia" to put down on the road to allay the dust. The Clork reported that the date of the annual election was fixed for Saturday, April 3rd. Dr. Travis reported that two births and one death had occurred during the month, the death- rate being 10.1 per 1000.

CONWAY. DRUNKENNESS—At the Police Court on Monday, William W. Jones was fined 2s 6d and oosbs for drunkenness, and John Davies, Gyffin, Is and costs for 4aing drunk on lioensed pre- mises.

LLANRWST. SUNDAY SERVICES. The following will officiate at the different places of worship next Sunday:— Parish Church: 10.30 a.m. and 6 p.m., Welsh servioes. St. Mary's Church: 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., Englijh service,i. Seion (C.M.): Rev. W. Thomas (Coniniuj,jn in the evening). Sootland-street (C.M.): Rev. R. Rowlands. Tabernacle (C.): 6 p.m., Rev. W. Cynwyd Williams. Ebenezer (C.): Prayer meeting. Penuel (B.): Rev. W. Roderick, Rhyl. Horeb (W.): 6 p.m., Mr Owen Foulkes. English Wesleyan Church: Rev. J. A. L&ine, M.A. Roman Catholic (Cambro-Breton Mission): Holy Communion at 11 a.m., and Welsh devo- tions at 6.30 p.m.Father Trebaol. OUR LOCAL REPRESENTATIVE is Mr Chambers, 5, Poplar Grove, to whom all com- munications should be addressed, and who will also receive ordera for the "North Wales Chronicle." OBITUARY. —The death took place on Sun- day morning of Miss Blodwen Davies, Hepworth Villa, at the age of 20 years. The interment took place to-day. SUPPER AND ENTERTAINMENT. At the Tabernacle schoolroom, on Friday evening, a supper and entertainment were held, under the auspices of the Literary Society.. Mr R. Madocks presided at the entertainment, and Miss Owen, Metropolitan Bank, and Master Ivor Price Wil liams acted as aooompanists. Solos I were rendered by Miss Edith Berry, Miss Brown, Stafford House; Miss Hughes, George-street; and Mr R. dockg; and recitations by Mr Aled Parry and Miss Maggie Jones. The awards for the best impromptu speeches were as follows:- Ladies: 1, Miss Owen, Metropolitan Bank; 2, Miss Jones, The Square. Gentlemen: 1, Mr Aled Parry; 2, Mr David Hughes. LECTURE —The Rev. D. Gwy if-vn Jones delivered a lecture at the Ebenezer chapel, last night, on ''The House of Lords." THE LLANRWST UNITED CHOIR, under the conductorship of Mr T. R. Williams, Trefriw, commenced their rehearsals, at Scion Lecture Room, on Tuesday evening. TIIE "A.RWEST.Mr 0. Isgood neii, J.P., presided at tho Arwest Committee on Tuesday, when it was re- solved to hold this popular bardic fuaotiou on August 12th. RAILWAY TRAFFIC DELATED.—While shunting operations were in progress about 5.30 p.m. on Mon- day, at Taiycafn, two trucks containing cattle beoame derailed, blocking the main line. About three hours elapsdd before the obstruction was removed, during which period the ordinary traffic had to be temporarily stopped. LITERARY SOCIETIES. Mutual Improvement Society.—Mr W. Hughes, J.P., presided on Wednesday evening, when Mr R. Thomas opened a discussion on "Is the Na- tionalisation of Banks in the United Kingdom desirable?" The following also took part:— Messrs 0. R. Hughes, M.A., W. Williams, Evan Jones (County School), W. H. Williams, E. Hughes (Union House), J. Hughes, R. G. Owen, C. T. Allard, Tudor Williams, D. J. Williams, and G. T. Philips. Horeb Literary Society.—The Rev. T. C. Ro- berts presided on Tuesday evening, when Mr Owen Foulkes opened a discussion on "Yr lawn a'i gyffredinolrwydd." Several of the members also spoke on the subject. Seion Young Men's Literary Society. The weekly meeting on Friday evening was presided over by Mr David Ellis. The subject under dis- cussion was "Poor Law Reform." Mr O. Evans- Jones, Vardre, opened in favour of "Reform," and Mr W. Hughes, J.P., Gwernfor, for the negative view. Amongst those who took part in the discussion were:-Measrs D. J. Williams, Council School; J. R. Jones Victoria-terrace; E. Hughes, Union House: G. T. Philips, Bank Buildings; Miss B. Evans, Vale View; and Miss M. A. Trivett, Bridge-street. On a division being taken, the majority favoured the affirma- tive.

LLANDDULAS. PREACHING MEETINGS. The annual, preaching meetings at Caersalem Chapel were held on Tuesday and Wednesday, when the Revs. Peter Price, B.A., Dowlais, and Rhya J. Huws, Bethesda, preached eloquent sermons. FISHING.—A number of anglers took advan- tage of Monday, being the opening of the trout fishing season, to try their "luck. The day, however, was very oold, and sport was poor. The stream is far from being in a satisfactory con- dition, and hopes are expressed that an Associa- tion may be formed with the object of improving the same. The cost would be comparatively small, and the results would undoubtedly repay any outlay.

LLANDUDNO. SILOH CHAPEL. The annual report of Shiloh Welsh Calvinistic Church has just been is- sued. It shows the membership to be 454, and- the number of children 128. The Sunday School scholars number 318 at Shiloh and 110 at Hyfryd- le, there being a decrease of 63 on last year. The collectioas amounted to E1418 6s 8d. and after meeting all expenses and charges, there was a credit balance of J6125 15s. REHOBOTH CHAPEL REPORT. In 1895 the number of members belonging to this dhuroh were 70, which, by last year, had increased to 191, which, by the way, is the exact number of the Sunday School scholars. The total reoaipts for the year amounted to 2254 odd. There was J62 on th.. debit side- FIELD CLUB'S VISIT TO LLANDDULAS. A party of the Llandudno and District Field Club took part in an excursion on Saturday to LlanddoiJas. Here they visited the church of St. Cymhryd, at the invitation of Canon C. F. Ro- berts, the reotor, who gave an account of its history. The present ohuroh, built in 1869 by Mr Hesketh, of Gwryoh Castle, follows the pat- tern of the old Welsh churches of North Wales in a double nave. It superseded a smaller building of the early Welsh type. It stands upon what was formerly meadow land, but was included in the enlarged churchyard, and when the giround was excavated for the foundations a large number of human remains were discover- ed, probably those of men slain in one of the greart battles fought in the neighbourhood. Ao- cording to the note in the new volume on Welsh Saints, b{, the Rev. John Fisher, Cyinbryd, the patron saint was martyred in the fiftli century, his festival being on March 19th, while that of the English Saint., Outhbert, is on March 20th. William Salesbury considered Cyinbryd to be the Welsh form of Outhbert. The word "Cym- bryd" mieana prototype or model. The records of the pariah give the names of successive rec- tors sinoe 1537, When the old ohurch was de- molished in 1869 a number of stone memorial tablets from the interior were set up in the- boundary wall of the churchward, where they are now rapidly being defaoed by the weather. After bhe virrit to the church the part, were led by Mr W. Bezant Lowe on a geological ramble up the picturesque Dulas valley, v. here very diabinot signs of the track of a glacier Whioh once filled it were pointed out. THE G.F.S. SALE OF WORK. Gifts and donations towards the above Sale of Work were received from the following:- Lady Augusta Mostyn, the Hon. Mrs Lloyd Mostyn, Mrs Armstrong, Miss "Bennett, Mrs Blakey, Mig Brown, Mrs Beyan, Miss Baok- housc, Mrs Brock (Colwyn Bay), Mrs Bone, Mrs Baxter, Miss Bamford, Miis Broome, Miss A. Buckley C. Beard, Mrs Chamberlain L. Beres- ford, Miss G. Dixon, Edith Davies, Mrs Dee, Mr Oooker, Mrs Walton Evans, Miss Evans, Misa Ellis, Miss Gender, Mrs Tom Farrington, Mrs Grose, Mr.î Hughos, Mr Hooson, Mr Has. look, Mrs Healey, Mrs Holt, Mr Holland, Miss Harding, Miss Hindle, Mrs Robert Jones, E. B. Jones, Miss Jenkins, Misses Jackson, Mrs Stad King, Mre Swinnerton, Mrs Lever, Miss Luck- ing. Misses Matthews and Standring, Mies Mather, Mrs Newman, Mr Mercer (Maypole Dairy), Messrs H. and J. Owen, Miss Owen, Annie Philips, May Owen, Miss Owen (Soho House), Mrs Piatt, Miss Penny, Miss Phinpps, Mrs Phillips, Mrs Picton (Penmaenmawr), Mrs Shed Roberts, Mr Raynes (Llysfaen), Mrs Rees, Mias Roberts, The Avenue, Mrs Roberts, Cleverely, Miss Roberts (Central Buildings), Miss Smith, Llanrhos Vic, Mrs Smith, Ainsty, Mrs James Smith, Misa Sheridon, Miss E. Sharpe, Mrs Sibley, Mr Shelley, Mrs Stone, Misses Shorratt, Miss Thornton, Mrs Wright, Pres- wylfa, Mrs Williams, The Cain, Mrs Walch, Mrs Wrigley, Mrs Wood, Bodlondeb, Mrs Marrie Wilson, Mr Williams, Mrs Barrow Williams, Miss Wallwork, Mr Winter, Mrs John Walker, Mrs Walsh, Mrs Wood, Bodlondeb. Upwards of 100 gifts were also received from visitors who had stayed at the Lodge since March last from different, branches. Miss Raw's pupils and Miss Wood (Pabo) gave selections of musio- Miss Searell assisted at Misses Marston's stall.

HOW NOT TO ADVERTISE- Tradesmen who advertise—as every good tradesman should—oannot understand too olearlj thait advertising, like most other businesses l", the present day, is apt to be the subject offers and representations which arc not Fee' oisely what they seem. A firm in London ,oe. me the other day an advertisement agent's e11" cuiar, the front page of which was devoted to a "wonderful offer" to insert a two-line biacment in fifty good provincial papers for 2s 9d "This seems too good too be true; M it genuino- asks the head of the firm. There is no rca.soØ why it should not be true; whether it is depends on the way you took at it when yoU know the faots. 4 biect I have made some inquiries on this subjcc from Messrs G. Street, and Co., the well-kno^y advertising agents. They toll me that, lookiul at the names of the fifty newspapers to wlllob the "wonderful offer" applies, the agent ø. easily get the two-line advertisements and profit for himself ouit of 2s 911, In this, as jJ) every other ease, the price at which the adve(r" tiscrucnt is offered is a fair indication of 'Ica value. What the advertiser ha:; to' mm-emb-or 11 that if each individual advertisement is practi- cally worthless, the whole fifty are not wortb any more. You do not increase the result by multiplying noughts. The statement that all the papers in thrill particular list aro "good pro" virieial papers" is certainly not a fair one, '°.r they are all obscure local journals of verty lirw" ted circulation. If th. advertiser cannot this from thoir names, he may easily infer it from the terms offered. As a matter of fact, it would not at all suit any paper which has any value as an advertising' medium to allow I name to bo published in connection with "wonderful offer" of this kind.—'Truth."

also fat- widening the footpath by the entrance gates in Pant-yr-Afon. Upoi the proposition of Colonel DarbUhire, a reso- lution was unanimously passed in favour of the Taxa- tion of land values, and it w-as also resolved to aslt Mr William Jones, M.P., to support it.