The Welsh Coast Pioneer and Review for North Cambria

i BLAENAU FESTINIOG. RELIGIOUS SERVICE- Tho following will officiate at tihe different places of woi .-hip next Sunday- ST. DAVID'S CHURCH: 9.30 a.m., Matins and Sermon. 11. 0 a.m., Holy Communion (En^jlislx), 2. 0 p-m., Sunday School. 6. 0 p.m., Evensong and Sermon. ST- JUIES. TA:\ YGHlSlA U: 10 a. Ill" Matins and Sermon. 2. 0 p-m., Sunday School- 6. 0 p.m., Evciiaong and Sermon. Clil i<Cil HALL: 2 p.m., Sunday School (English). 6.30 p.m., Evensong and Sermon (English). PERSONAL.—Mr John Osborne Hughes, B.A., eldest son of the Rev. T. H. Hughes, vioar of lilaetiau Festiniog, has been appointed 13 assistant district commissioner in the East African Civil Service.

BETTWSYCOED. FOOTBALL—Tho Swallows achieved a great victory at Deganwy on fcaturdav, when they won the ID a-ton against the local toarn liy 3 foals to nil- On Saturday they will meet the JianrwBt Albions.

EGLWYSBACH. OBITUARY.—On Wednesday week the remains of Mrs 6wen, wife of Mr Pavid Uwen, of Ty'nycoed, were Interred in the Parish Churchyard here, the Rev. n. b. Davics, B.D., vicar, officiating. The deceased had been suffering for many years from an incurable dis- ease. Much sympathy is felt locally with the husband and four children (the eldest only fifteen years of age) in their bereavement. COUNTY COUNCIL ELECTION. A committee was held at the Ebenezer Vestry Room on Monday even- ing for the purpose of selecting a candidate to con- test this seat at the forthcoming County Council election. The Rev. T. Gwilym Roberts presided, and ther* was a good number of ratepayers in attendance. Two names were selected to be placed before a meet- ing- of the ratepayers of the two parishes which form the polling district, to be held at an early date at UQeen.

LLANRWST. WHEN PURCHASING for Christ-mas don't forget to pay visit to the Star Supply Stores «OUl inject our diaplai of Chr^imaa Fruits, etc. W* k%VC tine iuugan uad heat, nrmotfimm Of 11h <Jo«fe In Limnrwet- IDWAL PARRY. Chemist and Druggist, desires to inform the public of LUmrwat and ad- joining districts that he has ta-kofi ovor the busi- alces of his late brother, Arthur Parry, The Pharmacy, Station-road, Llanrwst, whero tho business will be carried on as before. Prescrip- tions accurately an-d carefully dispensed, and all orders promptlv attended to.—Aavt. YOU WILL ALWAYS find exactly what you want at REGENT HOUSE. OUT prepara- tions for the Chriet-mas Trade is exceptional. Tics, Gloves, Fancics, Needlework, etc. Maske a point oif seeing OUr windows before you select your Christinas Presents. Careful attendance given to all cusvymers.-Advt. THE FANER GOCH—'William Griffith is showing a choice selection of Seasonable Foot- wear in "liob a variety of style that it is im- possible to describe them in detail. His Hand- sown Work is well-known for hard wear, and is under his sole supervision.—Advt. THE PIONEER BOOT STORES are show- ing a Grand Display of tb-e Celebrated "K" Boots and Shoes in both Light and Heavy Water- proof Soles, suitable for shooting, golfing, and every class of wear. In home-made boots they have an endless variety- Repairing is a. special- ity-—Aavt. H. P. ROBERTS, Chemist, Denbigh-street, has on hand Suitable Articles for Christmas and New Year's Gifts.—Advt. EDWARD JONES, 40 and 42, Denbigh- street, has the best and cleanest supply of Fried Fish, Chips and Green Peas in the town. Al- ways in hand and ready. Also grwxsries of aiil kinds.—Advt- W. 0. WILLIAMS. Preseot House, Den- bigh-street, has the finest a-Tid cleanest selected fruits in town at the lowest prices-—Advt. THE FESTIVE SEASON.—For the best Spirits in town go to Cambrian Vaults, Johnnie Walker's, Johnnie Dewar, Glenlevet Whiskies, and other well-known brands. Marsden and Thompson Celebrated Burton Ales, Wines of the finest brands. Cigars and Cigarettes of the best q uai i ty.—Ad v t. JONATHAN JONES and TIIOMAS wish you all the Compliments of the Season, and desire to call your attention to their extensive Btcck of House Furniture of the bast manufacture at extraordinary low prices. Call and judge for youi-splvca.—Advt. GEESE AND TURKEYS.—F. Cuter, Wat- ling-street, the old-established .firm, as usual has a fine ion of Geese and Turkeys, aiso Gamo and Rabbits at current prices, also a splendid selection of Fruit and Fish.—Advt. DON'T FORGET that W. Lloyd Jones' Christmas Fruit is cleaned by machinery ready for woe. Raisins stoned free of charge. Quality excellent- Prices moderate.—Liverpool Stores, Llanrwst.—Advt. BUDGET OR NO BUDGET, Longtcn House ■will bo enabled to offer the best and cleanest Fruit, in town for the Christmas Season at lowest prices.—Advt. FOR THE BEST selection of Chocolate and Sweets in Artistic Fancy Boxes, suitable as Christmas and New Year Gifts, try Roberts, Confectioner, Station-road-—Advt- FOR THE BEST selection of Game, Fruit, Etc., go to Fletcher Hughes, 18. Station-road, where you ilye certain to bo satisfied- Best prices paid for lioree hair.—Advt. CHRISTMAS PRESENTS.—Gramophone Records, Cycles, Lamps, and all kinds of Useful Presents.—Evans and Co., 13, Station-road, Uanrw.st.—Advt. CHRISTMAS SEASON.-A fine selection of High-Class Perfumes in cases, from 2s 6d to 103 6d; also, a choice selection of the best brands of Cigars and Cigarettes packed in boxes, suit- able for presents; finest selection in the neigh- bourhood of Hair Brushes. Comb?, and all Toilet Rcq Hisit.cs.-P arry. Chemist., Station-rd—Advt. D. G. WILSON, Station-road, always keeps t,ho best selection in stock for gents' wear in Christy's (London) Hats and Caps, also every- thing in gents underwear at reasonable prices. Pyjamas Suits, etc., always in stock.. D.G. W. still leads the way for Ladies' Coistumes and Gent's Riding and Walking Breeches; a-lso in stock useful Christmas Presents, such as Silk Handkerchiefs, Mufflers, Gloves, Etc.—Advt. PATRONISE HOME. INDUSTRIES by giving your orders for British Arts Private Christmas Cards, prepared en the premises by J. L. Roberts. Printer, 16, Station-road. Also in stock Christmas and New Year Cards from a d to 2s each. Come and free for yourselves-— Advt. MISS ROBERTS, Groove nor House, has a fine assortment of Home-made Christmas Cakes, and every description of Fancy Cakes. The celebrated Grosvenor Mince Pies a speciality. Fine assortment of Chocolates and Sweets in fancy boxes, suitable as Christmas and New Year G Ifts.-Advt. L. WILLIAMS AND SONS, of Gwydyr House and Carrington House, have a fine dis- play of Artistic Goods for Christmas Presents. Christmas Cards and Postcards; a stock of Men's Silk Mufflers and Netted Silk Scarfs. Ladies and Gents' Umbrellas, with elegant handles; a large variety of Fancy. Goods, etc. Also a grand selection of furs in stock. DICKS' BOOT AND SHOE REPAIRS.— "It's never too late to mend," is, of course, a good old proverb; but, like the pitcher which went once too often to the well. so also may a. pair of boots go once too often to the cobbler. But if your boots will mend, bring them to us, we will make them like new. Boot repairing is oar speciality.—Denbigh-street, Llanrwst. REMEMBER the best and cheapest place for Christmas Goods is at E. B. Jones and Co.'s Christmas Stores. Give us a caill- We shall be the cheapest sellers.—Advt. FATHER CHRISTMAS IN AN AERO- PLANE is something difrei-entamd something ex- ceptional, so is our Christmas Fruit exceptional quality at lowest prices. Call and inspect before buyincr.—Comet Stores. Station-road. GRIFFITH OWEN and SON, Watch- makers, Jewellers, Silversmiths and Opticians, have a large and varied stock of suitable CHRISTMAS PRESENTS, including Gold and Silver Jewellery, also the new Silver-Enamelled Brooches, Bracelets, Bangles, Watches, Pen- dants, Etc. A good selection of Leather, Brass, Copper, Fancy »Goods. A special feature is our GOLD SPECTACLE novelties, suitable for rood daughters and sons to present their parents with. Sight-teeting free of ohwgo.- Advt. GRAND CHRISTMAS display set Comptcm House..Suitable presents for ail agea at tne loweist price. A larg-c assortment of children s bocks, toys and Christinas cards. Come early to avoid disappointment.—Advt. HUGHES and BURROWS, Ironmongers, are still in the lead for Kitchen Utensils of every description for the Cook. "Nest Brand" Table cutlery, etc., etc., beautiful assortment of Table and Suspension Lamps, also Gig and Carriage Lamps. Wood and Enamel. Slate Mantelpieces in large assortments. "Trident" and Herald and Excelsior Ranges. Inspection invited. Plumbers, BeUbanger.s and Tinsmith at way 3 at hwd. They also beg to draw at- tention to their New Inipiement Warehouse, with the largest selection of, unrivalled JI1, quality, Agricultural Implemenm of every de- scription. Please caJl-Advt. THE FATE OF THE BUDGET has in no way interfered with the extraordinary bargains offered by J. Smith Williams, at Bradford House and Windsor House. The general ver- dict this Christmas is a foregone conclusion, that Smith Williams will enjoy a further long Lease of popularity as the vendor of the most useful, best, and cheapest articles suitable as gifts for the approaching festive season. Come and in- spect our stock, which is unrivalled, and we can confidently assure you "that he who comes to see remains to buy."—Advt. E. LLOYD JONES, Birmingham House, Llanrws-t-—The best and cheapest house in the district for all kinds of Implements, suitable for all seasons; also for Kitchen Ranges, Grates, Enamel Siate Mantelpieces, etc. A good stock of Guns and Ammunition always on hand. Sole agent for Carson's Liquic-I Paint and other specialities. First-class Plumbers and Tinsmiths always kept on the premises.—Advt. LLOYD GEORGE made the Budget, and the "Lords" kicked it out. J. Jenkins makes a Budget of Boots and Shoes that will plewe the Lords and the Commoners. Quality, tip-top. Prices, rock-bottom. At the next Election the people will vote solid for Jenkin's Boots speci- ality. Suffragettes' Kicking Boots.—Advt. GEORGE It JONES, Chemist, The Square, has a large collection of Perfumery in oasee, Hair Brushes, etc., suitable for Christmas and New Year Gifts. Best brands of Tobacco, Cigare, and Cigarettes in stock.—Advt. HEADACHE, NEURALGIA and TOOTH- ACHE cured in a few minutes by taking EASINE- Ask your Chemist or Grocer for it, or send a Is P.O. to Hugh Jones, Medical Hall, Blaenau Festiniog.-24891p 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." RELIGIOUS SERVICES. The following will officiate -it the different places of worship next Sundtaty: — Parish Ohuroh: 11 a-.m. and 6 p.m., Welsh Services- St. Mary's Church: 11 a..m. and 6 p.m., EjrgMi Services- Seion (C.M.): Rev. J. C. Davies, M.A., Rutliin. Sootland-street (C.M.): Rev. Thomas Lloyd, Llariiberia TAbuuaol* (0.): ft 3" W. Cjinvyd "WSIlSama. Ebenczer (C.): 6 p.m., Mr J. O, Jones, Aneddle. PenueJ (B-): Prayer Meeting. Iloreb (W.): Rev. Lloyd Davios, Pcninachno. English Weeleyan Church: Mr James Ellis, Colwyn Bay. Roman Catholic (Cambro-Breton Mission): Holy CommuniQn at 11 am.; Welsh Devotions at 6.30.—Father TrebaoJ, O.M-L PROPOSED SKATING RINK.-A move- ment is on foot to establish a skating rink in the town. It is said that the project is well sup- ported- GOLF CLUB-—This club is not meeting with tha-t) measure of support which would bo anti- cipated, considering that golf is an attraction to most districts- The adverse balance at tihe end of tho present year is over- £ 30, and it is to bo hoped that- moro financial support will be forth- oemmg. LIBERAL CLUB-—Mr O. Lsgoed Jones. J.P., presided at a, meeting, held on Tuesday evening, convened for the purpose of preparing for the ensuing election, when a committee was formed to carry out the necessary work. FOOTBALL.—The town team on Saturday en- tertain Festiniog in a League fixture at Gwydr Park, and will be represented by the follow- ing-Gillett; A Carter, W. Trefor Jones; Francis Williams, R. D. Richards, Humphrey Roberts; G. Chisholm, D. Jones, Cleave Denis Rogers-Jones and A. Richards.. SEION YOUNG PEOPLE'S SOCIETY.—On Sunday evening the following officials were ap- pointed for the ensuing year: --Chairman, Mr W. Williams, County Scihool; vice-chairman, Mr John Hughes, Berwynfa; treasurer, Mr Walter Roberts. North and South Wales Bank; lion- secretary, Mr Norman Rogers Jone Gor- phwivsfa- MEDICAL APPOINTMENT. Dr. A. Thompson Hill. Bryn Conway, has been appoin- ted certified surgeon under tho Factory and Workshops Act for this district in succession to the lato Dr. T. E. Jones. IF CHRIST CAME TO LLANRWST" was the subject opened by inlr J. D. Jones, solicitor, at the Mutual Improvement Society on Wednes- day evening- The following members took part in the discussion:—Messrs D. J. Williams (who presided), Evan Jono?, O. R. Hughes, M-A., E. Hughes, G. R. Jones, W. II. Wil- liams, W. Hughes, J- Hughes, W. II. Darby- shire, T. Tudor Williams. T. Thomas, Ivor Ro- berta, 11. G. Owen, W. Morris, and J. Row- land's. A visitor ako addressed the meeting'. SALE.—Messrs Blackwall, Hayes and Co. continued their sale of the contents of Alessrs P. and H. Lewis' yard on Thursday. On the previous day, the auctioneers cleared 300 lots between the hours of noon and 4 p.m., a, very :milar,t performance. Amongst the principal buyers on Thursday wero Mr Jeremiah Jones, builder; Mr John Hughes, Penybont; Mr Thomas Hughes, Contractor, Conwa y; Rev. Tit-ley William is, Mr W- Lloyd Roberts. Avon- dale; Mr W. Willi a ms builder, Llangerniew; Mr John Roberts, builder, Trefriw; Mr E. JIughes. master of the workhouse; Mr W. Jones The Hand; Mr G. Jones, The Bull; and Mr 101m G. Jones, George-street. PIG SALE SITE AND S-IIITHFIULD.kt a committee meeting of the. Council held last week it was decided, by six votes to three not to punohaso Messrs P. and 11. yard for the purpose of converting it into a smithiidd. LIBERALISM.—Mr Dodtl, the Liberal agent, has appointed Mr W. Hughes, J.P., as his deputy for the Val-e of Conway district- Mr J. D. Jones, solicitor, has promised to a_ddre.ss a series of meetings in Shropshire next month on behalf of Mr E. S- Powell, the Liberal candidate. FLOOD.—As the result of the heavy rain en Friday, the Oonway River was flooded. TABERNACLE LITERARY SOCIETY.— Tihe Rev. W. Oynwyd Williams presided over the weekly meeting of the above Society on Friday evening, when Miss Davies" Trcwen, read a paper on "Youth, its opportunities and clangers," followed by Miss Esther Williams- Joncs, Feathers Stores; Messrs J. Williams, L. Owen, Enoa Williams, Miss Thomas, Mrs Lloy d, and the chairman also took part. C.M. MONTHLY MLETTNO.—Tho preach- ers officiating at Seion Chapel this week are tho Revi. John Williams, T. Charles Williams, Menai Bridge, and David Williams, Llanwnda. MR ALBERT HUGHES has been appointed Conservative election agent for the district. BIBLE SOCIETY—Mr 0. Isgoed Jones, J.P., presided at a meeting of the Bib.e Society at the Town Hall o-n Monday evening. It was de- I cided the first Sunday in January woukl be observed as Bible Sunday. The Rev. T. ('. Roberts was appointed to write the address for the occasion, and also the annual report- A committee was appointed to arrange the annual collections towards the society. SALE.—Messrs Black wall, II ayes and Co., cn Tuesday held a sale by auction, at the Victoria Hotel, of the extensive freehold land, known as the timber yaird and saw iniliis, including the buildings, plant and machinery. The timber yard had been associated with tho district for a great number of ycam- The first bid of a £ 1000 came from Mr G. Jones, The Bull. The bids con tinued to rise up to £ 1475, when it was knocked down to Mr Wright, Trefriw. The solicitors for the vendors were Messrs Porter, A.nphlctt and Co., Conway, Llanrwst and Colwyn Bay, and Messrs Evan Morris and Co., Wrexham, and th.e surveyors Messrs J. M. Porter and Elteock, Cohvyn Bai. THE CAMBRO BRETON MISSION have received gifts from Mrs H. If. Hinshaw, Llan- rwst; Mr W. E. Taylor, Liverpool; Miss A. W. Abadam, London; Dr. G. W. Barnes, Aberdeen; Madame R. M. Andrade, Paris, Brother T. M. B'reheir, O.M.I. Next Sunday the services will be as follows :-Holy Communion, at 8.30 a.m.; Parochial MaSlo,. at 11 a..m.; and Welsh Devo- tions, at 6.30 p.m. GROUPED SCHOOLS MANAGERS. Mr W. J. Williams, J.P., presided ait the monthly meeting of the managers of the above schools at the Town Hall on Monday evening. There were also present: Messrs W. Hughes, J.P.. O lsgoed Jones T. R. Jones, A- Hughes, D- Roberts (Capel Gannon), D. Lewis (Pant Llin), W. E, Jones, and the Jte. H. Rawson Williams. togatbear with Mr J. K Humphreys (clerk), W. Roberts (depuifcy clerk), and T. Wil- liams (school attendaoice offioer). The following report of the attendance was read :-Nat!JJt¡yrthiw, 94.6 per cent.; Gwytherin, 94.5; Glan Conway, 94.3; Gosen, 94.; Llanrwst Council Boys, 92.5; Llannvsit Non-Provided Girls, 92.5; Llanddoget, 92.5; Capel Garmon, 91.5 Kebo, 91.; Lk-nrws.t Non-Provided BoVs, 89.; Llanrwst Council Girls, 88.2; Llangcrniew, 87.2; Llanrwst Council Infants, 85.; Blaenau Llangermow, 84.5; Eglwysbach, 82. j or all averago of 90 per cent. On the motion of the Chairman, seconded by Mr O. Ipg'oed Jones, a vote of condolence was pasBed wi,th the family of the late Mr Arthur Parry, who was a member of tho commitifcee. The Chairman reported that the Staff and Siappiy Committee of the County Education Authority had considered the manager's report relative to Nebo School, and concurred that no steps should be taken in regard to the school at present. The Chairman reported ihmt the Capel G»ii'iiicn niibib school was one of the mcst suocessfur in the county. It. was reported tliab Lily and Ester, tho daugMers of Mr J. Williams, Scion Chatpel House, had earned a waitch each for regular at- tendance during the past seven years. It was decided that the schools should break up for the Christmas holidays on Thursday, December 23rd, when the town managers will attend to distribute prizes. Miss E.. A. Jones, the secretary of the local branch of the Young' Women Christian Associa- tion, wrote on behalf of the comis S.' ttee, to thank the managers for the use of the room and gas- stove at the Council Room for the cooking r-I claso. The local branch now numbering 70mem- bers, wished to have the privilege extended dur- ing the ensuing year, the room to bo used Uy the sewing class and the association every alter- nate week. On the motion of Mr A. Ilughes, seconded by Mr O. Isgced Jones, the application was granted on the same terms as before, the Association to pay for the light and cleaning. The Headmaster of the Glan Conway Non- Provided School reported that Mr C. B. Jones- Mortimer had voluntarily drayed the ex- penses of a dental surgeon to examine tihe children's teeth, His services had proved yery valuable and favouraibly commented upon by the inspector. Mr Jones-Mortimer and Miss Britta-in had presented the scihool with gifts of books and clothing on behalf of the Guild of Lady Workers. On the motion of Mr A. Hug'hcs, seconded by Mr W. E. Jones, a warm vote of thanks was accorded the donors. The Chairman said that the overcrowding of the Glan Conway School had been considered lij. the Education Committee and referred to the Foundation Managers, who suggested that the masters house ba added to the sdhool buildings. The Education Committee had asked for plans of the suggested addition.

LLANGERNYW. OMITTED.—In the report of the Cefn Coch literary meeting, in last week's issue, the names of Miss Lloyd Hughes, Bryn Gwy- lan, as the able accompanist, and of Mr Elias Williams, Ty Ucha'r Gell, as an adjudicator of the shepherd's stick competition, were ;n- i advertently omitted. THE SCHOOLS.—The outbreak of scarlet fever having ceased in the district, the Llan- gerniew School was reopened on Monday, after being closed for a period of three weeks. OBITUARY.—The death has occurred of Mr Richard Roberts, of Penffordd-deg, at the advanced age of 86 years. The deceased was the oldest member of the C.M. Chapel, and a zealous member and supporter of the Sun- day School during his life-long career. The funeral, under Sir Osborno Morgan's Burial Act, took place at Llangerniew, on Monday. The Rev. II. H. Roberts, B.A., Capel Curig (in the unavoidable absence of the pastor), officiated.

NEBO, Llanrwst. A SUCCESSFUL COMPETITOR. Olivo Co ram Morris, aged 9, the daugihter of the schoolmaster of this little hamlet has been suc- cessful for the second time in earning a, prize cf J61 in the Young Folks' Competition pro- moted by Mevssra Joseph Crosfiekl and Sons, Ltd., soap manufacturers, of Warrington.

TREFRIW. TEMPERANCE.—A meeting was held at Ebenezer Church, on Friday evening, under the auspices of the Temperance Society. At tho Ladies' Society meeting, Miss Jones, Pandy, opened the proceedings, while an ad- dress was delivered by Miss Pritchard, Bir- mingham. A public meeting followed under the presidency of the Rev. Evan Davies. Part was taken by Mr Richard Jones, Miss Prit- chard, the Band of Hope Choir, under the conductorsliip of Mr J. T. Davies; the Rev. Henry Jones, and Mr R. O. Roberts. CYFLWYNO ANRHEGION.—Dyna hanes eglwysi Annibvnol y Bala yn ddiweddar. Cyflwynwyd "inlaid Sheraton table" i Mrs R. II. Williams, Plas Gladys, gan eglwys Ty'nybont, fel cydnabyddiaeth am ei chared- igrwydd a'i ffyddlondeb i'r achos drwy'r blyn- yddoedd. Cyflwynwyd yr anrlieg gan y gweinidog, y Parch T. Talwyn Phillips, B.D. Diolchodd Mr Williams am dano ar ran ei briod mown anerehiad gwresog a doeth. Siaradwyd yn bwrpasol gan yr oil o'r diacon- iaid, a chanodd Celynfab benillion ar yr achlysur. Cyflwynwyd iddi hefyd "picture album, including views of Bala," gan eglwys y Bala, l'el arwydd fcchan o deimladau da tuag ati am ei charcdigrwydd i'r achos yn y lie. Llywyddwyd gan y Parch T. Talwyn Phillips, B.D. Siaradwyd gan y diaconiaid a Mr Jordan, a diolchodd Mr R. H. Williams ar ran ei briod. Nos Wener, cafodd gweith- wyr y Cynghor yn Nhrefriw fyned i Plas Gladys i fwynhau gwlcdcl ragorol ocdd Mr a Mrs R. H. Williams wedi ddarparu ar eu cyfer. Gwcrthfawrogid y caredigrwydd yma yn fawr gan y gweithwyr.

LLANDUDNO JUNCTION FOR ARTIFICIAL TEETH try Kay and Sons. Attends Llandudno Junction every Thursday, 2.30 to 4.30, at Mr Jones, chemist. Call and ask for prices. 23730p A GASSY XMAS.—That we arc in for a gassy Christmas in more senses than one can- not be denied, but the kind of gas that mostly concerns the inhabitants of Llandudno Junc- tion is the new gas-light with which most of the property in the district is now being fitted up by Mr Fred Buttcrworth, the local prac- tical gasfitter. In addition to the number of houses and shops fitted up by Mr Butter- worth, he has this week secured the contracts for fitting up Horeb Welsh Wesleyan Chapel and the local Co-Operative Stores. All who desire to spend a bright and happy Christmas in the light of the new gas should consult Mr Fred Butterworth, who will be pleased to furnish estimates for all manner of gas- fitting, etc.—Advt. THE RATEPAYERS' ASSOCIATION.—At a meeting on Monday evening, Mr George Edwards presiding, it was resolved to call the attention of the Conway Rural District Coun- cil to the nuisance caused by the tipping of refuse in a certain field. The Secretary re- ported that several new members had recently joined the Association, which was now in a most flourishing condition. The advertising scheme and other matters were left over till the New Year; and it was decided to adjourn the weekly meetings until January 3rd. MR LLOYD GEORGE AND HIS SUP- PORTERS.—As his train, on Thursday night, reached Llandudno Junction, Mr L'ovd George's compartment was surrounded by a crowd of his supporters. He shook hands with a number of them, and, just before the train moved out of the station, speaking from the carriage window, he said that the present was the first general election during which he would not be able to address a meeting at Deganwy. He regretted this, but he hoped his Deganwy suppoit-eire would ex- cuse him. He was fighting their btttles: and he trusted to them to fight his while he was so engaged. Mr Lloyd George was loudly cheered as the train departed. SCHOOL ENTERTAINMENT.—The annual entertainment and distribution of prizes took place at the Council Schools, on Wednesday evening. The Mayor of Conway (Councillor John Williams) occupied the chair, and handed the prises over to the fifty or more successful scholars. The programme, which consisted of choruses, recitations, dialogues, action songs, and dances, was admirably sus- tained, and was highly appreciated by the large company present. The singing and act- ing of the children reflected great credit upon themselves and upon the teachers.

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BANGOR CHURCH HOSTEL. MEETING AT RHYL. FUTURE OF CLERICAL TRAINING IN WALES. A meeting of the clergy and laity of the dio- ceses of St. At:a'ph and Bangor was held all, Rihiyl on Monday to consider the question of the Church Hostel afc-Bangor and the appointment of a successor to the Rev. ArthuT Ogle, the pre- sent warden, wiho is about to be inducted to a living in England. The Bishop of St. Asaph prseided, and was supported by the Bishop and Deiaji of Bangor, the Dean of St. Asaph, Arch- deacon Wynne Jones, Sir Harry Reiohel, Canon Joyoa, Arohdeaoon Thomas, and others- THE BISHOP OF ST. ASAPH. The Chairman said that the refcirmcnt of Mr Ogle had raised the quesftiKm whether the hcttel w-as to be continued as a bi-diocesan institution, or whether they were to go back into their own diocesan borders, 4aaeli diocese to conduct the movement for itself- The movement, had been open to oritdeiem, and criticism he was sure was not resented, but was invited when it was actua- ted by the best mottiveB- There were many he knew who wished to concentrate more of their reeoui-cee upon tihe "exhibition" side of the Clerical Education Fund, but as to that he in- vited a free expression of opinion from both dioceses. Personally^ ho was profoundly con- vinced that there was no more urgent eubjeot which could be brought before Churchmen m Eng'iand, and rnoet certainly in Wales, than that of the adequate supply of candid-aites for Holy Orders. They would all wish to promote the usefulness of Lampeter, but they must also be prepared to look for other sources of supply as well. It was for Churchmen to consider how far they were going to use the great opportuni- ties which were open to citizens of the Princi- pali-ty in connection wit-fa the grea.t institutions of learning and education now possessed by the country in its university colleges. The hostel at Bangor cost a g'reat deal of money, but due weight ought to be given to the impor.tance of t'he Church being represented at that North Wales centre of education. The exhibition fund, eo far as that diocese was concerned, had been abundantly fruitful, not in numbers, but in the quality of the candidates which it had provided for the ministry. It was not so much that there was a deficiency of men who offered themselves, but the standard of education, -of efficiency, of professional training was not, he confessed, as high as he should like to see it, and that waa "the subject to which Churchmen ought to direct their attention very earnestly. At the present time there were a great many appeals to Ch-uaxihimen for their sup-port. Ho did not say this in any boastful Of controversial spirit, but everybody, he thought-, was well aware that the general objects wthich appealed for support in Wales—the hospitals, the in- firmaries, the parish nurses, all the subjects of wiiia-ti lie might call general munificence and oh-aiity1—really drew the bulk of their funds from Churchmen in Wales (applause). It might well be that Churchmen in future might have more or leca to rearrange their munificence, and he hoped that in that rearrangement the clerical education movemaent would rommand a very large share of fh.ir support. A very striking figure had been quoted by (he thought) Sir Harry Reichel as to the sum contributed by Churchmen as compared with that contributed by Nonconformasits towards the education of the ministry- Of course, the Nonconformist bodies had had from the necessity of their* position to concentrate a. great deal of the generosity of their mctmibers upon this particular object. Churchmen had net had this matter brought adequiaiteiily- before them, and he did not believe that the ordinary Churchman realised at all the vast importance of this subject, and for that reason especially he was glad of the largo at- tendance that afternoon, and he hoped they would all in their different spheres bring be- fore the laity this urgent need of the Oh u rob in Wales. THE WORK OF THE BANGOR HOSTEL. The Bishop of Bangor -aid he wished to re- echo all tihat his brother of St. Asaph had said. The hostel at Bangor had done a great deal of IOJid work of a class that could not be measured by statistics, notfc only in the way of obtaining' suitable candidates for the ministry, but also upon the characters of the young men and "yQung women who were studying at the Uni- versity, and who in course of time would pro- bably fill positions of great responsibility and influence in the Principality, lie was most anxious tiha-t the hostel should go on doing ita important work (applause)- Mr Thomas Williams, of Llewcsog, referred to the good which was done by the giving of d,.t grants to young candidates enabling them to proceed to Lampeter, Oxford, and Cambridge, and suggested tdia,b the hostel at Bangor miglht develop into a Church theological college affili- ated Nv I:tli tho University College. The Dean of Bangor said that the young men who went to Bangor had quite as much. work as they could do to pursue the university oouitso, so that lectures at the hostel were hardly prac- ticable, but it. was important that there should be at Bangor a representative of the Church whose experience and knowledge would always be at tho disposal of the Church students, for counsel and sympathy. The longer he lived in Bangor the more he felt convinced of the im- portance of this. Canon Joyce, Warden of St. Deiniol's College, Ha warden, said the present system at Bangor had been designed to meet two distinct but allied1 objects, the first a careful selection and direction of candidates for holy orders in tho two dioceses of matter of supreme importance to the future of the Church in tho i-rn!1 two dioceses—and the second the spiritual super- vision of undergraduate.* in tho University Col- lege at Bangor. It was of first-rate importance that there should be somebody on the sllet at Bangor witose positive duty it wajs to see to the spiritual interests of the men and women from both dioceses who went there. The influences of a unhesity education were always to some ex- tent J.mettling, and there should be a force pro- vided by the Church to counteract those un- settling tendencies. These two of work demanded in the man set to do them the same kind of qualities. Obviously spiritual devotion ■vvas needed, and it was also important that the man should have intellectual distinction. He had to select good candidates and he had to direct their scholastic and university careers., and, moreover, if he had to discharge his duty effi- ciently among the undergraduates in general he must be a. man of intellectual parts, able to hold his own in the intellectual university at- mosphere. Ho should also have a salary which would put him at least on the status of the Col- lege professors with whom he would come into contact (applause). PRINCIPAL REICHEL. Sir Harry Reichel said that, while a. school of divinity would certainly be desirable, it wa.s quite impracticable at present-, inasmuch as it would not be, recognised unless it postsessed a. staff of at least four specialised teachers. A residential hostel was also undesirable unless it could be equipped with expensive buildings. If tlhere wero to be the. restraints and discipline associated with a residence—which, of course, to a certain extent was always regarded as in- convenient—they must be compensated for by the dignity and attractiveness of the residence. As to the advantages accruing to the Noncon- formist denominations wilnich had established schools affiliated with the college at Bangor he could speak with confidence. At first the can- didates for examination from these schools were unsa-iisfaotory, but gradually better and better men came forward, a.nd now some of the men who took high honours were students a.t these institution's- In the last live years there had been a very marked increase in the number of Church students at the University College, and there was now quite a little knot of Church students who we-re men of real character (applause)- He attributed that largely to the work of the Rev. Arthur Ogle. As a Church- man profoundly convinced of the urgency of imp-roved -clerical education, he should consider it a misfortune of the firllt order if the system existing in Bangor were given up unless some more efficient working in the same direc- tion took its place (applause). A WELSHMAN WANTED. In the course of the discussion which followed the Vicar of Mold tlhat in making the new appointment the question of giving it to a Welshman should be considered. Replying on the discussion, the Chairman marked that the question of how the institution was to be controlled in the future was impor- tant. By all means let the new Warden be a Welshman, provided the right man could be found It was unanimously agVeed to continue the work at ikirigor, and on the motion of Canon Drew, seconded by tihe Rev. E. Woi'thington Powell, vicar of Bryimbo, it was decided that for the future the St. Asaph diocesan section of the committee of management, seven in num- ber, should be elected by the subscribers, the B ishop to be a member ex-officio. TRIBUTE TO MR OGLE. The Chairman then moved an expression of regret that) the Rev. Arthur Ogle was retiring, and of higih appreciation of his valuable and devoted services to tihe work of the Church during tihe years ho has been a.t Bangor. The Bishop of Bangor seconded this, remark- tthat what Mr Ogle had done would be of eudnrnVK character. r The motion was carried unanimously. The Rev. Arthur Ogle, in reply, thanked the clergy of the two dioceses for their support during the seven daflioult years that he had been at Bangor. Very few knew how difficult those years had been, but he felt he could say he had made things a little easier for his successor. The movement had a future, and the best that a. man in his position oould have done with it was to lough up tihe ground. He oould not ciaim to have done more. He trusted, in con- clusion, that under the new basis of control, through a oommiitltee representing the sub- scribers of both dioceses, who would employ the Warden to do the work for them and give him their advice and assistance, the work would bo relieved of some of the difficulties under which it had been carried on during the past three years.

CHRISTMAS FAT STOCK SALES, MENAI BRIDGE SMJTKFSELD. Mr John I'r itch aid'a twenty-eighth annual show and sale of fa<t stock for the Christmas markets took place on Monday at the above Smith-field, and was largely attended by buyers from Liverpool, Colwyn Bay, Llandudno, Pen- maenmawr, L'anfairfechan, Bangor, Carnarvon, Anglesey, etc. The stock was pronounced to be the best for quality ever exhibited at this Smith- field. The biddings were brisk and spirited throughout Mr T. J. Jones, of Llandudno, and Mr John Jones, Colwyn Bay, acted as judges of cattle and sheep, with Mr R- Jones, of Port- dinorwic, as umpire- The auctioneer's prizes were awarded as fol- lows :—For the beet butcher's bull: 1, Universi- ty College Farm (sold for £25 5s); 2, Peiphtyn Home FajTtt (sold for £ 20j. The best bullock: 1, University College Farm (sold for £ 28 10s); 2, Penrhyn Home Farm (sold for 226 5s). The best heifer (20 competing): 1, the representative of the late Mr C. F. Priestley, Hirdrefaig (sel- ling foT zC24 5s); 2, Penrhyn Home Farm (selling for JS22 5s). The best fat cow: 1, Penrhyn Home Farm (selling for £ 24); 2, Mr J. Matthews (selling for i)19 5s). 'The best two bullocks: 1, Penrhyn Home Farm (selling for JB28 and £ 25); 2, Messrs Williams, Garnedd Gooh (selling for J622 and JE25 15s). Five Welsh mountwia ewes: 1, University College Farm (25s each); 2, Mr G. H. Wi-iiiini,,t, Braint (selling for 24s each). Five Welsh mountain wethers: 1 and 2, Uni- versity College Farm (47s each and 36s 6d each). Five ewes of any other breed: 1 and 2, Pen- rhyn Home Farm (selling for 398 and 38s each). Five wethers any other breed: 1 and 2, the re- presentatives of the late Mr C. F. Priestley (rolling for 30s and 2& eadh) Messrs Bibby and Son's 1st and 2nd prizes for the best bullocks fed on their cake or meal were awarded to the Penrhtyn Horne Farm, the animate selling for £ 26 5s and L28, their 1st and 2nd prizes for the best cow or heifer being also awarded to the Penrhyn Home Farm, the animals ccliiiig, for JC24 and JE22 5s- Messrs Silcock and Son's prize for the best boast fed on their cake or meal was awarded to Mr Parry, Llcdwigan (selling for JB22 10s). The principal vendors were: Lord Penrhyn, 10 head of cattle selling from £ 17 10s to £ 28 each; Meseaa Williams, Garnedd Goch, 9 head of cattle from 013 15B to J625 15s; University College Fanm, 8 head of caititlo from JB14 156 to P,28 10s; Mr Evans, Sarnfmint, 2 heifers, JB39 15s, and a bullock £ 17; Mr Brocklebank, Parc- iau, 5 head of oattle averaging JE17 3s 4d each- Representatives of the late Mr C. F. Priestley, 3 bullocks and a heifer, selling for £ 90 10s; Mr T. Roberts .Aber, 3 Slmall bullocks, £38 12s 6d; Mr R. Bowen Roberts, Glanrafon,. 8 head of oa.ttle averaging JB21 303 each; Mr Parry, Lled- wigan, 6 head cif cattle averaging £ 21 10s each; Mr G. H. Williams, Braint, 8 nice heifers, averaging over J616 each; Mr Davidson, Pant- bowel, 8 he-4A of cattle averaging £ 14 15s each; Mr Davies, Plasnewvdd Home Farm, 2 heifers, selling for £ 24 15s and £ 25 10s each, 3 bullocks averaging £ 24 8b each, and others. Crossbred wethers made from 26s 6d to 30s; yearling Welsh wethers, 24a to 47s; Welsh ewes, 158 3d to 25s: Shropshire ewes, 588 and 39s; Southdown ewes, 30s 6d; lambs, 228 3d to 26a. The total head of cattle cleared being 112 and 283 sheep and lambs, realising a total of £2343.

GYFFIN, Conway. G.F.S. ENTKKTAIKMEJST. On Saturday afternoon the members of the Gyffin Branch of the Girls' Friendly Society delighted a crowded and appreciative audience with a varied selection of so-ngs, acts, recitations, etc., for a couple of hours and though the day was cold a-id wet this did not mar the attendance The programme was divided into two parts, the instructive and the entertaining or amusing; but both were educative and highly appreciated. The first part was opened with the authorised form of service adopt- ed by the Society, and was followed by an address by Miss Griffith, a representative from the Central Oom- mittee, who delivered an exhaustive statement of the object and work done by the G.F.S. from its incep- tion thirty-four years ago. Tho second part was devoted to a well-selected pro- gramme containing: Recitation, "People will talk," by Miss Susie Evans, Brynhyfryd; an act, "The Doctor's Engagement," Misses Nellie and Gladys Jones, RCl<ory, Miss EPa Brown, and Miss Ivy MeCulloclf, Phis Tirion recitation (Welsh), Miss Jennie Knowle-s; Bong, Miss Rogers, Albert Drive; dialogue, "Tho Village Black- smith," Miss Sarah Evans, Hendre, taking the leading part, and assisted by Misses Mary Catherine Roberts, Lizzie Mary Williams, Nellie Wynne, Lissie Evans, and Nellie Hughes; a humorous recitation, Miss Jones, Hendre Waelod. Miss Bessie Davies presided at the piano. Among the audience were the Hon. Mrs Mostyn (president of G.F.S.), Mrs Wood, of Bodlondeb, the Misses Ohampneys (hon. secretaries); Mrs Price, Cacr- liun Vicarage; Mrs Williamson, Caerhun; Mrs Jones, Rectory, Llangelynin Mrs Cunningham, lupt-on Lodge Mrs Dan, EryrJ, Conway; the Mayoress of Conway and daughters; Mrs Benson, etc. Letters excusing their absence on account of inclement weather were sent by Mrs Gee, Caerhun Hall; Mrs Wilson, Eithinog; Mrs Holland, Llanbcdr; Mrs North, Llanfairfochan Miss Simpson, Bryn Estyn, and others. The organiser and director of the ceremonies was the indefatigable and ubiquitous working associate Mrs Jones, Rectory, Gyffin. The Rector proposed a vote of thanks to Miss Griffith for her address, and this was seconded by Mrs Wood, Bodlondeb. After some cheering words of encouragement and exhortation to faithfulness by the Hon. Mrs Mostyn the meeting closed with the National Anthem.

TALYBONT. LIBERAL MEETING.—On Saturday even- ing, Mr E. Davies Jones, solicitor, Llanrwst, addressed a Liberal meeting on the Budget, Mr G. O. Jones, C.C., Merllyn, in the chair.

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GEIRIONYDD RURAL DIS- TRICT COUNCIL. t OBJECTION TO TRANSFER MAENAN AND ABBEY TO DENBIGHSHIRE. The Rev. J. Gower, J.P., presided at the monthly meeting of this Council, at the Board Room, Llanrwst, on Tuesday. There were also present: Mr J. Lloyd Morris (deputy chairman), Revs. J. Ll. Richards and Henry Jones, Messrs T. T. Roberts, Evan Willia.m, D. G. Jones, and E. W. Roberts, together with Messrs T. Hughes (clerk), R. H. Williams (surveyor), and T. Griffith (engineer). A OAPEL CURIG FOOTPATH. The Chairman submitted a report of the committee appointed to meet the deputation from the Oapel Curig Parish Council to enquire into the complaint submitted by the latter that the footpath leading from Dolbryn Stepping Stones to Tanygarch Ohapel was declared to I be a private one by the agent of the Gwydr Estate. The deputation was of opinion that there was a pub- lic path leading to the chapel, and suggested that the I estate should define the line of demarcation. He sug- gested that the agent of tha Gwydr Estate should be asked to erect a stile on the wall at the further end of the field where the path had been closed. Mr J. Lloyd Morris contended that the matter should be left to the Parish Oouncil, who was the proper I authority to deal with it. I Rev. J. LI. Richards pointed out that the Parish Council had referreu the dispute to that Council. He moved that the agent of the Gwydr Estate be written to for his reasons for declaring the path a private one. Mr T. T. Roberts seconded the motion, which was adopted. YSPYTTY IFAS ROAD. The Clerk of the County Council wrote intimating that the Surveyor's Committee were prepared L., meet a deputation from the Council relative to the Yspytty Ifan road. The Chairman, Yice-Chairman, and the Surveyor were appointed as a deputation. The Rev. J. Ll. Richards suggested that as the de- putation was going to meet the committee it would be well it they brought up the question of the Church- street road, Dolwyddelen, M, although the Cou,%y Council had taken over the road and path on one side they had refused to be identified with the path on the other side. The Chairman: The County Council have already taken over Church-street road, and they are bound to maintain it. The deputation, however, would look into tne matter. PROPOSED TRANSFER OF MAENAN AND ABBEY TO I DENBIGHSHIRE. Communications were read from the Denbighshire County Council relative to their application to the Local Government Board to have the parishes of Maenan and Abbey transferred to Denbighshire. Mr D. G. Jones (Maenan) was of, opinion that the Council should object to the project, as the present system worked well. On the motion of the Rev. Henry Jones, seconded by Mr J. Lloyd Morris, it was decided to serve both the Local Government Board and the County Oouncil with notices of objec-tioai to the appeal. VITAL STATISTICS. Dr. Travis, the medical officer of health, reported eight births and four deaths in the district during November.

DEGANWY. THE IMPBOVEMENT ASSOCIATION.— A well-attended meeting of the General Com- mittee of this Association was held on Mon- day. A communication was read from the Conway Borough Council advising the Asso- ciation that the sum of .£16 (based on the rateable value of Deganwy) would be con- tributed by the Council to the North Wales Advertising Board, on behalf of the Associa- tion, thus entitling Deganwy to be represent- ed on the committee of the Board, and a share in the benefits which will no doubt ue derived from that important scheme. The thanks of the Association were heartily ex- pressed to the Council. An Advertising Com- mittee was appofnted, with instructions to draw up a programme of advertising, which would lay the merits of Deganwy before the visiting public. The Secretary was instruct- ed to communicate with the London and Nortli-Western Railway Company with regard to the rumours that a new railway station is to be built at Deganwy-a much-needed boon, —Cor. ;It

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RUTHIN PETTY SESSIONS PENTREVCELAS MEN FINED FOR SALMON POACHtNC. The fortnightly petty sessions were hehf at Ruthin on Monday, Colonel Saxon GregsoA Ellis presiding. THREATENED HIS MOTHER. Robert Jones, labourer, Mwrog-street, was summoned by his mother, Elizabeth Jones, for using threats towards her. The Bench bound Jones over in the sum of X5 to keep the peace for 12 months, and ordered him to pay the costs. Being refused time to pay, tm.e prosecutrix came forward .and provided the money. NIGHT ADVENTURE IN THE UPLANDS. The court devoted considerable time to charges under the Salmon Fisheries Act of 1861 against Wm. Charles Edwards, Albert Hughes Williams, and Morris Thomas-all residing in the Pentrefoelas district. Mr Jolliffe, of Chester, prosecuted for the Dee Conservancy Board, and Mr A. O. Evans4 Denbigh, defended. The evidence was to the effect that on the night of the 11th November two water bailiffs, named James Salt and John Williams, saw light on the river Alwen, in the Gyffylliog distriot. They concealed themselves, and eventually saw six men coming along the river carrying an acetyline lamp, sticks, and other poaching materials. When accosted, three of the men ran away, but the defend- ants were caught, but not before they, succeeded in throwing the sticks, etc., into the river. The defence was a tot-al denial of the offence. The Bench, however, decided to convict., and fined the defendants 10s each with costs.;

The Blue Anchor liner Waratah was officially pceted as "missing" at Lloyd's on Wednesday! morning. Lt is reported from Nicaragua that a batLkf h^js been fought alt Rama, in which the Zelayang were victorious.

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