The Welsh Coast Pioneer and Review for North Cambria

Abergele. The Horse Show.-We understand that the horse show is to be held in August. Mr R. W. Williams Wynne, Cefn, has been elected president, and Mr J. E. Mellor, Tanybryn, and Mr Conwy Bell vice- presidents. Homing Society. The Abergele and District Homing Society flew their third old bird race from Bath (142 miles) on Saturday last. Mr Hay liberated 63 birds at 10-48 a.m., with the following result, the figures representing the velocity in yards per minute:—R. Pickup, 764; C. Jones, 723; W. Roscoe, 712; H. Williams, 700; J. Taylor (Llanddulas), 661; and J. Arundale (Colwyn Bay), 539. Coronation Preparations.—It is evident that this town intends celebrating the Coronation in first- class style. About Cioo has been collected, and the various committees are arranging the details of the rejoicings. Dinner will be provided for all who have passed their 50th year, and tta for those children who are not 15 years old. The Countess of Dundonald will throw open the Gwrych Castle park, and a huge procession, headed by the Llan- ddulas brass band, will be formed. Mr S. B. Rogers, the worthy stationmaster, is also making arrangements to hold a social evening at the Church House on the Monday following Coronation day, and it is to be hoped that he will be well supported.

Corwen. Edeyrnion Agricultural Society.—This old estab- lished society has just issued its prize list for the annual show at Corwen. The president for the year is the Right Hon Lord Trevor, and vice- president, Mr R. Ellis, Llantysilio. Valuable prizes are offered for the best dairy produce, cattle, horses, sheep, pigs, dogs and poultry. Apart from those offered by the society, 34 prizes are offered by patrons, and amongst them we notice that a new departure is made, the Hon Mrs Wynne offering and 5s for the best treatise on the various soils in the valley of the Dee, between Bala and Llan- gollen, and the grass seed best adapted for those soils to lay down for permanent pasture. Coronation.—We are now in a position to give our readers an idea of the programme of events. In the morning of the 26th, at 11 o'clock, a service will beheld in the Parish Church, and another for Nonconformists at one of the chapels, to be decided upon later. After an early dinner the school children meet and form into a procession, at which beautiful Coronation mugs will be given to each child. At 3 o'clock a meat tea will be provided for the old and infirm at the National Schools, and for the children tea with cakes at the Board Schools and Assembly Rooms. The Sports Committee have arranged races for 4 o'clock, and from then up to 9 o'clock there will be all varieties of games at the sports field. The Carnival Committee who are offering numerous prizes for best dressed cycles, best dressed riders, best collectors, &c, announce that the cyclists meet with lighted Chinese-lanterns, at 9 o'clock the procession to commence at 9-30. The prizes include a cetylene cycle lamp, silver matchboxes, and many other useful articles. As regards the permanent com- memorations, the building committee have already given out contracts for the erection of the new walls, and men are daily employed at the Quarry getting up stone for the arch. Concert.—The Methodist body have held a most successful test concert at Gwyddelwern Chapel. The Rev Clement Evans presided. The conductor was the Rev W. G. Owen (Llifon) of Eisteddfod fame. Musical adjudicator. Professor J. Owen- Jones, Wrexham. Pianist, Miss Jeannie A. Jones, Corwen. Prior to the concert a public tea meeting was held for the benefit of the persons who had travelled long distances to attend the meeting. The concert was opened by singing the popular tune, Ebenezer," and a stirring speech from the con- ductor. The principal awards were as follows Children's solo Hannah Blodwen Hannam, and Lizzie Lloyd, Gwyddelwern recitation, children under 10, Hannah Blodwen Hannam solo for boys, David Owen, and William Henry Lloyd, Gwyddel- wern open solo, E. Lloyd Williams children's choir, Gwyddelwern tenor solo, William Davies, Clocaenog, Ruthin Male Voice Choir, Pentre- celyn, Ruthin, were awarded half the prize, and the conductor was presented with a silver medal given by Mr W. J. Stansfield, Corwen soprano solo, Miss Williams, Glyndyfrdwy mixed choirs, Gwyddelwern, and a silver cup for the conductor duet competition, David Evans, Bontuchel, and William Davies, Clocaenog; Lewis Jones and Hugh Lloyd, Corwen recitation (children under 16), Robert Idrys Williams and Hetty Jones bass solo, D. Evans, Bontuchel challenge solo, Miss Williams, Glyndyfrduy, who sang With verdure clad (Creation) recitation (any age), Peter Rees Davies, Ruthin the best rendering of the tunes, Capel Newydd" and "Whitford," Llanelidan party.

Denbigh. Thanksgiving Service.—The Bishop of St Asaph preached at St Mary's Church on Sunday morning. The service was attended by volunteers and yeomen and was impressive in character. God save the King was sung after the sermon.

Eglwysfach. Bethania Chapel (C.M.).-The members of this chapel Band of Hope on Thursday held a tea-party as the result of the entertainment described tin our Welsh toiumns last week. Devotional meetings have also taken place. Coronation Committee Meeting.—A meeting of the above committee was held in the schoolroom on Tuesday last, the Vicar in the chair. Various details relating to the celebrations were discussed. A full report of the final programme as drawn up will be published in our next. Pennant Rent Audit.—The half-yearly rent audit of the Pennant Estate belonging to Miss Jones, Brynsteddfod, Conway, was held on Thursday last at the Bee Hotel, Eghvysfach. Mr Wm. Griffiths, solicitor (of the well-known Lianrwst firm of Messrs Griffiths and Allard) and Mr Thomas Ellesmere, agent of Pennant, presided. The din- ner was excellently served by the landlady of the Bee; but owing to the recent death of Mr R. D. Davies, the late agent, speeches were not made, and the function terminated much earlier than usual.

Holywell. Coronation Festivities.—The Holywell celebra- tion committee have issued a programme of their proceedings, to take place on the 26th inst. A pro- cession of public bodies and school children will take place, the latter of whom will receive com- memorative medals. Addresses will be given in front of the Town Hall, after which the children will have tea, and a dinner provided for old people, followed by sports, cinematographic entertainment, &c. The sum of over Cioo has been collected for the festivities. Lord Mostyn has granted the use of his park for the Whitford and Mostyn celebra- tions, and will give Coronation mugs to all the school children. At Bagillt the school children will all have tea and medals.

Llandudno. Thanksgiving Services.— On Sunday morning a crowded thanksgiving service was held in Holy Trinity Church, Llandudno. The preacher was the Rev Robert Williams, and the service was attended by the Llandudno Company of the Cheshire and Carnarvonshire Royal Garrison Artillery, in command of Hon Colonel D'Oyley Watkin, the officer commanding the company, Lieut. J. L. Mayger being also present.

Llandudno Junction. Peace News.—Thanksgiving services were held in most of the local places of worship on Sunday. At the Baptist Church the Rev William Edwards (Conway) preached eloquent sermons. At the English Presbyterian Church, Dr John Bond,- of Liverpool, preached morning and evening. A children's flower service held in the afternoon was of a very successful character, and the flowers were afterwards presented to the Llandudno Cottage Hospital and the Conway Union Hospital. Concert.—A highly successful concert was held at the English Presbyterian Church on Wednesday evening, under the chairmanship of Superintendent W. Rees, Conway. Excellent contributions were made to the programme by the following artistes Miss Olive Blackwell, Mrs Clarke, Penmaenmawr; Miss Amy Jones, Conway Mr Pritchard, Llan- dudno Junction Mr E. R. Davies, Conway; Mr R. J. Evans, Llandudno Junction and Mr W. Howells Jones, Conway. Mr Stott, and Miss Amy Jones, accompanied efficiently. Concerning the services of Superintendent Rees in the chair, admirable englynion, from:the pen of Mr E. R. Davies, were read by Mr Cynwal Jones, who acted as conductor.

Lianrwst. COMMANDER H. WATTS-JONES, R.N., of Dwygy- fylchi, attended a King's levee at Buckingham Palace last week. Drunk.—A charge of drunkenness against James Lloyd was the only case which came on for hearing at the Llanrwst Petty Sessions (Colonel Johnston in the chair) on Monday. Lloyd was fined 5s and costs. THE Otter hounds are busy around the neigh- bourhood this week. The wily otter is not to be caught" napping" at 9 a.m. and it is thought that 3 a.m. or thereabouts would have been a better time to commence sport. Cricket and Tennis Ground. The Llanrwst cricket and tennis ground is now in grand con- dition, and under the care of Walter Scott (profes- sional) who keeps the place in county style. It is hoped that some good matches will be seen during the summer months. Llanrwst have won all matches so far, and tennis flourishes. Royal Recognition.—Mr Frank Vickers, o Berlin House, has received a letter from Miss Knollys, on behalf of Her Gracious Majesty Queen Alexandra,' acknowledging some lines he had composed, mainly dealing with flowers and their appropriation to the goodness of Her Majesty. The Geirionydd Rural District Council. The above Council met on Tuesday under the presi- dency of Mr E. Jones Williams. The following members were also present Messrs John Davies Richard Evans, John Morris, William Roberts, Thomas Hughes, the clerk (Mr Hugh Pierce), and the Inspector (Mr R. H. Williams). Mr R. H. Williams reported that during the month sanitary improvements had been effected at Dolwvddelen on property belonging to the North Denbighshire Building Society. The medical officer's report for the month showed that there were during the month, 11 deaths and 9 births. A CORRESPONDENT at Llanrwst writes respecting the coming Coronation celebrations as follows Might I suggest, in addition to improvements and decorations contemplated for the Coronation period, that the Llanrwst town authorities testify as to their open-hearted generosity and loyalty by covering over portions of the public streets for the benefit of those adventurous tradesmen who monopolise and obstruct our pavements with their wares. They could then warehouse their goods in the thorough- fares at nights. Of course the public might possibly object, but then, any ridiculous objections of this sort ought to lend spice to the undertaking." The Volunteers.—The Colonel commanding, Mr Alford A. Sarson, of Colwyn Bay, accompanied by the Adjutant, Captain Braithwaite, D.S.O., held an inspection at the Drill Hall, on Saturday last, but owing to the short notice, there was not a good muster. About 50 per cent of the rank and file are employed in Lancashire and South Wales. A church parade was held on Sunday, under the Commander-in-Chlef's (Lord Roberts) orders, and the local company was under the command of Captain Allard. It is notified that the company will go into brigade camp on the West Down, Salisbury Plain, from 3rd to loth August next.

Llangwystenin. THE Parish Council of Llangwystenin have voted ^15 for a Coronation treat for all the children attending the National and Board Schools. The following, with power to add to their number, were appointed as a committee to carry on the arrangements: Mr Evans (chairman of the Parish Council) Mr John Roberts (member of the Parish Council) Mr Hugh Owen (chairman of the School Board) the Rev W. Davies, B.A. (member of the School Board) Mr Williams (headmaster of the National Schools) and Mr Roberts (headmaster of the Board School).

Llysfaen. The Coronation.—The Llysfaen Parish Council have formed themselves into a committee, and have also added about twenty-five ladies and gentlemen to their number in order to act as a general committee for the purpose of organising a I treat for the children, old people, and others in the parish on Coronation day (with the exception of the school children, who are already provided for); arrange for sports, &c. At a meeting of the com- mittee, held at the school on Tuesday, the school managers undertook to, give medals, books on the Coronation, a sumptuous tea, and sports on Coro- nation day to 300 children. The quarry proprietors' will give the equivalent of a day's wage to all the men in their employ.

Mostyn. Lady Mostyn's Party. Lady Mostyn of Talacre, had an afternoon party on Thursday at the Queen's Hall, Kensington-road, where the downstairs rooms were beautifully decorated with palms and other foliage, and the Australian trio provided an excellent programme of music through- out the afternoon. There were a great many of the Roman Cathoilc worlci of London present- Lady Howard of Glossop with her children, Lady Loudoun, Lady Westbury, Lady Augusta Mostyn, Lady Rivers Wilson, with Mrs Henry Wombwell, General and Mrs Mostyn, and Miss Mary Hughes. Lady Mostyn's sister received for her. Lady Mostyn was not able to be present, as her son is suffering from measles.

Penmaenmawr. A Peace Offering.-We understand that the Vicar (Rev D. Jones) has received a peace-offering in the form of a cheque for £ 50 in aid of the St. Seiriol Church Organ Fund. Sunday School Trip.—The annual Sunday School trip in connection with Salem Church took place on Wednesday. The party left by the 7-45 a.m. train (calling at Llanfairfechan) for Pwllheli, under the supervision of the Pastor, the Sunday School teachers, and church deacons. Peace.-Without exception, there were pointed references in the places of worship here on Sunday to the restoration of peace. The Vicar (Rev D. Jones) officiated at St. Seiriol's Church in the morn- ing, and his sermon was altogether in special, re- lation to the good news. The National Anthem _& and other special music was sung, and a collection was taken in aid of the military charities on behalf of the war. The Rev E. D. Lloyd preached at the Parish Church in the morning, ?nd in the course of a really excellent sermon he dwelt upon the lessons of the war.

Rhos=on=Sea. Sudden Death.—A gloom was cast over the neighbourhood on Sunday by the news of the painfully.sudden death of Mrs J.Owen, The Grange Rhos-road, which sad event took place about eleven o'clock in the morning,after but a few days'illness. The deceased was about 5 years of age, and was the wife of Mr John Owen, who, together with an only son is left to mourn her loss. Mrs Owen had been a faithful and consistent attendant of the Parish Church, and much sympathy is felt with Mr Owen and his son. The funeral took place on Wednesday at Llandrillo Church, when the vicar officiated. Thanksgiving Sunday.-Last Sunday was de- voted to thanksgiving services at Rhos. Early communion was celebrated at Llandrillo Church, and special prayers were offered. The church was crowded at II o'clock when the special thanks- giving service was held. After the Gloria, the first verse of the National Anthem was sung and this was followed by the hymn, We thank Thee, 0 Lord our God." The Vicar preached from text, "Blessed are the peace-makers." The offertory was devoted towards the Riviere memo- rial window. The" Te Deum" was also sung. In the afteriicon a special children's thanksgiving service was held on the beach. The vicar delivered an eloquent address.

Rhyl. Proposed Eiffel Tower.-It is stated it has been decided to erect an Eiffel Tower at Rhyl 140 feet high. Thanksgiving Services.—The various churches were crowded on Sunday, some of the thanksgiving services being very impressive. The local volun- teers, under the command of Captain Hall, attended morning service at St Thomas' Church. After a touching sermon by the Rev Thomas Lloyd, the congregation joined heartily in singing God save the King." Upon the conclusion of the service the bells rang a joyful peal. Yacht Racing. On Saturday afternoon there was an exceedingly interesting race on the Mar ine Lake, Rhyl, between seven of the fleet of yachts belonging to the Rhyl Yacht Club. The wind was brisk from the north-west, and a good start was made in the presence of a fair gathering of people. The result was that Mr Fielding's Fad was first, Mr Hugh Hughes's Nanna second, Mr E. T. Roberts's Magnet third, Mr E. H. Lewis's Portia fourth, Mr Hudson's Eric fifth, and Mr Simcock's Zaza, sixth. Mr J. P. Lewis's Gloria II. was not timed, retiring before the close of the race. North Wales Undenominational Schools Asso- ciation.-The Executive Committee of the North Wales British and Undenominational Schools Association met at Rhyl on Wednesday last, the Rev J Hughes (Holyhead) presiding, to prepare a scheme for the aid grant among the several schools forming the Association. It was announced that the total amount of grant to be distributed was ,c781 9s, which was rather more than the amount to be distributed last year. The amounts recom- mended to be allowed to the different schools are pretty much the same as those made twelve months ago. Before the meeting ended Mr Abel Williams (Carnarvonshire) proposed, and the Rev Hugh Roberts (Flintshire) seconded-" That this Execu- tive Committee of the North Wales British and Undenominational Schools Association expresses its strong disapproval of the Government Education Bill now before Parliament, because (I) it does not provide absolute freedom from, all religious tests for scholars and teachers (2) it does not provide public control ot all State-supported schools by public bodies expressly elected for the purpose by the ratepayers, and constituted in such a manner as to secure the thorough representation of the rate- payers and an efficient supervision of the schools. The resolution was carried.

Ruthin, Church Parade.—The Ruthin Volunteers, under the command of Lieutenant Rouw, attended service at St. Peter's Church on Sunday last. Coronation.— The local celebration committee have made final arrangements for celebrating the Coronation, the programme comprising quite a number of attractions. Head Mastership of the Board Schools.-Out of 61 applications, Mr W. R. Owen, Portmadoc, was appointed at a special meeting of the Ruthin School Board on Saturday head master of the Board Schools, in succession to Mr Hugh Williams, who resigned his post to take up an appointment in the concentration camps in South Africa. Licensing Cases.—At the Magistrates Court on Monday, Richard Pugh, Llanfair, and Edward Evans, Efenechtyd, were summoned by the police for being at the Fox and Hounds Inn, Pwllglas, near Ruthin, on the 19th May during prohibited hours. Sergt. Woollam gave evidence. Mr A. O. Evans, for the defence, said that Pugh called at the house for the purpose of having his bicycle lamp .]it, and whilst there agreed to remain, for the night owing to the heavy rain that was falling at the time. Evans also remained there on account of the rain. Under the peculiar circumstances he asked the Bench to dismiss both cases. The magistrates fined Evans 2s 6d and costs, but dis- missed the charge against Pugh. The licensee, Albert Amos Roberts, was charged with having kept his premises open for the sale of drink during prohibited hours, and was hned 10s and costs. An application was made by Mr J. H. Glynne Hughes, solicitor, Ruthin, for the temporary transfer of the licence of the Blue Bell, Derwen, to Mr Robert Jone, which was granted. Scene in the Police Court.—The Ruthin magis- trates had a lively time on Monday, and the business of the court was kept at a standstill owing to the strange conduct of a woman named Bushell, wife of a reservist, who a few days ago arrived home from South Africa, The woman and her father were summoned by the police for being drunk on the 3rd inst. Whilst Sergt. Woollam was giving evidence, the female defendant rushed up to the bench in an excited manner, and, shouting at the top of her voice, denied the officer's evidence. Taking off her hat, she, with one stroke of her hand, dishevelled her hair, and exposed a nasty wound at the back of her head. She accused her husband of cruelty and of threatening her with a knife. The magistrates and the solicitor engaged in the case tried to sooth her ruffled feelings, but to no purpose. She was ultimately forcibly removed from the court by the police, assisted by others. A fine of is and costs was imposed.

St. Asaph. The Hours of the Workhouse Porter. At Friday's meeting of the St Asaph Guardians, it was reported that the post of Workhouse porter had been advertised for at a salary of f,30 per annum. Only one reply had been received, and that can- didate was not able to fulfil the most important part of the duties he would have to undertake, namely, tailoring. It was recommended, therefore, that the salary be increased from rc.30 to £ 36. The porter's hours at present were from 5-30 a.m., until 10 p.m., and for that reason the present porter was resigning. A proposal to subdivide the office and allocate the tailoring to an assistant was entertained. d al Thanksgiving Service.- The ancient ort" was crowded with worshippers on ^ioauen' ing and evening. Dean Price preached aI]e,hg jgst sermon in the morning, and the pulpit at t e whO' service was occupied by Archdeacon Evan- is in residence." The volunteers, "n rVed command of Sergeant Lloyd, occupied r%jlUrch seats in the front nave, and at the Parish j0g. they were the cynosure of all eyes in the e God save the King was impressively S)o0^ent the conclusion of each service. A corres^'ueauti" writes that the music in the Cathedral was 0f ful, and that the choir, under the conductor Mr Belcher, has wonderfully improved. r Improving the Common.— the St Asaph Common from a sordid looking ^.g. depot to what nature intended it to be, is P ^nC|er ing as rapidly as possible A gang of llien0f the the superintendence of several members ,.onS Council, have cleared away the motley ,(JC°nf caft'e of rubbish and have stopped the passage under the side arches of the river .l, on fencing. Similar protection has been P the east side of the bridge. It is furpiil!" plated to erect a rustic bridge over the 0 regi- stream for the convenience of the adjace dents. The improved appearance of the the will be a great relief to the citizens, especi< residents of the deanery.

Talybont. THE Soar Independent Chapel "a mbl'° £ rather dilapidated, and the brethren vVood- there decided to replace the whole oi cQ(l. work inside and supply a new ceiling. pCi it tract was let to Mr J. R. Jones, P!as Arfon, ready was thought that the chapel would hav for the reopening services to be held the DS& of June, but owing to unavoidable causes, „onVjay was not completed in time. The ^a'e.°f-r)ned Horticultural Society's tent was requisinjSt<;rs which to hold the services. The officiating M- were the Revs J. D. Jones, Abercanaid, < ^n, Davies, Abergele, the Rev J. Llewelyn, 17 were taking the introductory service. The servlC on and well attended, especially on Friday afterno evening.

Talycafn..ittS Accident at the Bridge.—A somewhat a^ol-ko<* accident occurred to one of the painters at paIty the Talycafn bridge on Friday last. AIber was on a single plank scaffold, which w.• g over the river by ropes, when by fiveI"' plank slipped, and he was precipitated ij1'0, v;th th6 The tide was at its height. Parry collided _a0ag- edge of the lower platform, and afterwa' ujed UP' ing to secure hold of a rope, he was 'pr tte He was severely bruised, and attended Parry, of Lianrwst.

Trefriw. SSCOI- Children's Festival—Over 600 children jaSt bled at Peniel Chapel, Trefriw, on Tbarsu for the annual festival in connection wlschoO Trefriw and Lianrwst United Sunday. District of Calvinistic Methodist Schools, J jybo"'1 the districts of Roewen, Ty'nygroes, jjetbe'' Llwyngwain,Trefriw, Llanrhychwyn, Ivan 1 gaietfli Carmel, Scotland-street and Zion (Llanrvys j, j Pwll Terfyn, and Talycafn. A Pl"ocesS1,orLtjled 111 by 300 of the scholars and teachers asseiL the Market-square of Lianrwst, and, head Lianrwst Town Band, proceeded fol where they joined other scholars, of the contingent at the Peniel Chapei. Ther large attendance. The conductors wet W." H. Williams (Station House, Llam w Henry Davies (Board School, Talyb°n e R6 adjudicators in the literary portion wer5fr O. Gaianydd Williams, Roewen, and fU Jones, N. and S. Wales Bank, L'a.n^r bert secretarial duties were in the hands °' Roberts, Board Schools, Trefriw, and M e$s${e Hughes, -Gwernfor, Llanrwst, was the., n Owen The accompanists were Mr and Mrs b^e Lianrwst, whilst Mr Evan Jones (Afan -ye tn rwst, and Mr Wm. Griffiths, Roewen, "J local musical adjudicators. The reel'UI-& gtli children of Y Deg Gorchymyn and ^3t vj 20th Verses of the 2nd chapter of Luke, a ^eirsly the whole of the children, Part I-» r,-edi-3 « Safon IV. verses, 1 to 20, were each j rendered. The smaller children »'Ve Mam, chapter ix." The following were god^ „ items sung during the day:—"Caru Iesu, ydy!*1' goliaetb trugaredd," O, mor ddedwv ,> "Yr Athraw Da," "Plant yr Iesu," v ptiv V Genedlaethol," "Gras y Nefoedd," Da Yi ,VCo¡;e Wele'n dyfod ar y cwmwl," V'r (e Gwlad y dydd," and Gweddi'r Edue festival was a great success. The n the results of the Scripture exaniinan0' gjil. prize of monthly meeting, Mr David JiV^jS3 (open to all ages). District prizes—1' -i, pr g Jones and Mr Evan Parry, Salem (^ pav 1, divided); 2, John Williams. Carmelj 3>•' -c-t Bethel; and 4, David Hughes, ^for d's Competitors under 21 years of age nrWs^0t- prizes—1, Miss Edith Jones, Zion, ^0'r,es, Lizzie Parry, Salem, and Sarah ^n° nj- land-street; 3, Ellen Grace Davies, 0 .g Miss Myfanwy Davies, Zion, I^an^g_^i, J, jjd' petitors under 16 for county PrlZt, Sc°. ^5, Hughes, Salem; 2, Margaret Kovvlan st street. District prize (under 16)— Roewen, and Rowland Ideial Thorn (equal); 2, Lizzie Roberts, T.y'"y?nu0^as, 15 Williams, Scotland-street; 3, J- D- groes; 4, Mary Ellen Evans, Trefn ^0n, :ct (county)—3, Arthur Franklin Williaal. P^ .5t, rwst; 4, Jane Catherine Jones, n b^n „ }■ prizes-I, Gwladys Peri Williams, ,lolertJ; 'nd' Mary Janes Lewis, and Annie Le^rts, W. Jones, Roewen; 3, Ebenezer R<1 f0r street; 4, Elias Williams. f°'' ian instructor—1, Miss Myfanwy pa tied with another from the district, VL<i$e marks; 4, Mary H. Jones, Pvvll gfnl prizes-I, Jennie Hughes, S,,Iei-il; YC3 Hughes, Pwll Terfyn; 3, Mary Vnlfv'n; 4, Mary Catherine Jones, Pvvll (i t" ^0 Jones, Carmel. Children under 9, 1, sale¡t1, 1\facý gift." County prize--O. R. Olvc'- Elle" vs, full marks; 4, Jennie Jones, Salem; \V> f. 1, Jones, Salem. District pnzes-I;, tJanel-stre pWI Lianrwst, and Wm. Roberts, Scot < s Gwladys Roberts, Trefriw; 3, 'a.stree Terfyn; 4, Lallie Rowlands, Scotia

Yspytty If The National Schools.—Accord' t0 ces^. just received, these schools conn*1 0^ tamed in a high state of efficiency- we' report is as follows:—" This lis a e, rep°L school, and has pissed a most cr,, tion this year again." The Govern ^0 states:—" The tone and discipli"e adv'an,c^l', good. All the subjects are we g, especially so the recitation, r needlework. The infants contmu 1 and successfully instructed." tbe

=- cCted W staiD -— Mr Kruger on Saturday moval of the Transvaal and O at V ol flags from the flagstaff on his villa at fit The annual rowing race 0 the M'ersey scholarship t r» resU c0t Thames scholarship "Worces v-ct(jfy for Greenhithe, on 'Monday, in a VlC Worcester crew. Y.«J

Bagillt. An Innocent Farmer. An old farmer named Edward Williams, of Bryn Merllyn, Bagillt, has been using his cart for many years without having his name inscribed thereon in accordance with the Highway Act, but as he was proceeding through the streets of Abergele, the lynx-eyes of P.C. Rowlands, of Llanddulas, noticed the omission, with the result that he was brought before the Abergele Court on Saturday, and fined is and costs. In reply to the bench the defendant said he never knew that it was necessary to have his name on the cart. Mr Herbert Roberts, M.P. (chairman): You will know better next time.

Brwynog. THE annual preaching meeting was held at Brwynog on Tuesday and Wednesday. The Revs J. Owen, Ebenezer, and R. Roberts, Rhos, officia-

g Caerhun. School Board.—At a meeting of the above, held on Saturday afternoon at the Roewen School, the report of the masters which was submitted showed that the percentage of the attendance at Talybont School was 89 and Roewen School 87. These were considered by the Board to be very satisfac- tory. It was resolved to grant a holiday on the Coronation days.

Colwyn. Thanksgiving Service.—A thanksgiving service was held at St Catherine's last Sunday morning. when special Psalms and hymns were sung, and an appropriate sermon preached by the Rev P. Rees. The Vicar delivered a short address on the subject of peace. The church was crowded and the choir and congregation were suppcmented by several members of the Colwyn Silver Band. The offer- tory, which amounted to nearly £ 17, was divided between the waifs and stravs" and wounded soldiers, widows, and orphans." The service closed with the singing of the National Anthem. A Serious Accident.—A serious accident occurred on Friday morning at the new county school, which is being erected near the Groves. An apprentice, John Wynne, the seventeen year old son of the Rev M. Wynne, Baptist minister, Old Colwyn, stepped on a loose brick at the top of the building and fell a distance of about twelve feet. Some bricks were dislodged and one of these struck him on the head with such terrific torce as to cause a serious compound fracture of the skull. Medical aid was obtained at once and the unfortunate youth was conveyed to the Cottage Hospital, where en- quiries elicited that the operation of trepanning had been successfully performed, and that the patient was progressing satisfactorily.

Conway Wesleyan Centenary. To commemorate the centenary of the establishing of the Welsh Wes- leyan cause at Conway, Friday was devoted to the holding of special services at the Tabernacle Chapel. In the afternoon the children attending Tabernacle and Preswylfa Churcht s were entertained to tea, and afterwards members and congregations of both churches were likewise entertained. A special service for children was held at the Tabernacle. In the evening a public meeting, presided over by County-Alderman Edward Jones, was held, when addresses were delivered by the Revs Hugh Jones iBangor), F. E. Jones (Colwyn Bay), D. A. Richards (Llandudno), J. Wesley Hughes (Chester), the Pastor, Dr Llugwy Owen, M.A. (C.M.), W. Edwards (Baptist), and T. Gwynedd Roberts (C.M., Conway). G.F.S.—The Llandudno and Conway Branch of I the Girl's Friendly Society, of which Mrs Swinford Wood is the president, held their annual festival at Conway on Saturday. The members attended the parish church in the after- noon, and' listened to impressive addresses delivered by the Rev. Canon Fairchild, of Bangor, and the Rev. Robert Jones, rector of Gyffin. Later on they partook of tea at the girls' schoolroom, the catering being splendidly carried out by Mr F. J. Jones, of Bangor-road. At a sale of work, conducted afterwards by Miss Jennie Williams, High-street, and Miss Rees and Miss Allan, Victoria-terrace, the sum of £5 was realised in -aid of the funds. Miss Owen, Miss Olive Blackwell, Miss Gwladys Williams, and Miss Alice Page also rendered signal services in their work in connection with the entertainment which was held in the evening. Death of Mr R. W. Nicholson.-On Tuesday morning, after a comparatively short illness, Mr R. W. Nicholson, of the Black Horse Inn, Castle-street, passed away, leaving a widow and two daughters-Mrs Edwards, of Nantlle, and Mrs Gillies, of the Black Horse-to mourn their loss. Mr Nicholson, who was a north country- man, was originally engaged in Messrs Dicksons' Nurseries at Chester. After some years' experi- ence in English gardens, he took up the position of head gardener to Mr Harry Clegg, at Angle- sey. Eventually he left there for Bodlondeb, Conway, and he remained in the service of his Worship the Mayor as head gardener for some years. Then he gave up ardening and took charge of the Blue Bell Hotel, a place of busi- ness, which he controlled until a few months ago, when he retired' and took up his residence with his daughter at the Black Horse, Castle- street, where he died. Deceased was very high- ly respected, and his death will be mourned by a large circle of friends whom he had met in the horticultural world: in his position as judge and exhibitor.