The Welsh Coast Pioneer and Review for North Cambria

CONWAY HORSE SHOW. RECORD GATE: EXHIBITS OF HIGH CLASS. I KEEN COMPETITIONS. 1 A rLUCKY LADY RIDER. I The gloomy forbedings of the weather propnefh notwithatanding, delightful eunslidnc baiJiod the Morfa for the twenty-third ennual prohibition promoted by the Oonway Horse Show S-oj-cty, on Easter Monday. During re- oenlt years the show has, with ome exception, been quite iuokitees in the matter of weather, and the T-ate rcoeipts have eonseq-uently suffered mateidaiiy. Two yeara ago the conditions were fau-iy &ausfactoi-y, and a record total of £ 135 wc,s tal-:«n at the tnirristales. Thanks to ideal weaihier, that record WAS beaton oil Monday, the JS140 mark being- reached, \v,hi.1e the people were suli floeJcin^ to the ground. Happily the show proved in every way fully worthy of suoh a ia.ge measure of patronage. I Mr John F. Knott, J.P., of Nantyeced, Conway, whese daughter has exliibited at te "how for years, was the president, and he and a large party were on the ground at an early hour. Mr David Pritchard, of Glany-wern, Moc-;i<lre, one of the best known exhibitor's of heavy ihoi¥^es in North Wales, WiUS the vice- pries:<ient. Mr W. J, Roberts, oi Gk>rphwysfa, Lianrwst, sucoceded Mr James Porter as cha,i,r- rrtaji of tine Kx<x-u live Committee., and' at is to v>ract,ical knowledg of agricuirure no less than his tireless personal endeavours and busi- fie,S instinct that the unqualiÜoo success of the exhibition is very largely due. The energcitic, iiri»pressible Mr T. O. Morgan was again the secretary, wHiilsc Mr Ovveci RovvJannfe, J.P., and Mr J. G. Griff:i,}i<j (N. P. Bank) were the hon. tre-asurer and hon. auditor re-pectiveJy. The patrons were: Lórd: Pcnrfryn, Lord Mostyn, Mr George Barker, Miss Knott, tho Mayor (Mr John Williams), Mr Ephraim Wood, J.P D.L., Coionel Tliiamas Gee, Mr llarry Eastwood, Mr E. W. Johnson, Mr W. M. Sever, Miss Dutton. Mr Albert Wood, J.P., D.L., Mr P. W. Bs-unditt^ Dr. R. Arthur Prich ard, Colonel H. Lloyd Mostyn, Ladv Au.gusta Moetvn-, Dr. John 11. W.illiams, Mr R. S. Uham- L-ri,ain. Mr James Stott, Mr C. B. Jonca Mor- timer, Mr J. Hartley Bibby, Messrs G. F. and A. Brown, Mr J. W. Eklwanck, Colonel C. H. DarbisJiiiie, Mr Owen Owcn-i (TanyfoeJ), Mr J. WMttaker, Mr D. Williams, General H. S. Gough, Mr PhiJlip Fletcher, Mr Rneeshaw, J.P., D.L Mr J. H. Higoon, Mr J. Kiias .Tones, Mr F. A. Ga-tty, Mesara Robert and Rogora Joiie-a, and the Right Hon. Sir Charles McLaren. Tho judges were: Heavy Horses: Mr E Whinnerah, Warton, Carnfortli, Lanes., and Mr F. Lowyidez, Sydney-road; Crewe. Lijifot Hones; The. Right Hon. Frederick Wrench, Kiil'aoooma., Baliybrack, and Mr W. Forr-e.,stez Ackll.e, l'owis Caetie^ Welshpool. Welsh Moun- tain Ponies: Mr Thomas Roberts, Aber, lian- gor. Jumping Competition: The President, the Right Hon. Fredierick Wrench., Mr W. Forrester Addiet Col. the Hon. H. Lloyd Mos- tyn, Mr James Porter, Mr George Barker, and Mr Wm. J. Roberts. Pony and Donkey Races: The President, Mr R., E. Birah, and Mr Geo. Jiarker. Hon. Veterinary Surgeon: Mr W. J. Busnnel], M.R.C.V.S., Conway. R:ng Stewards.—Heavy Horse Ring: Messrs David Jones, R. Williams, Ilugih Jones, John Evan Jones, David Pritohard1, Elias Davies, Hugh Jones and Hugh Davies. Light Horse Ring: Messrs Jamea A. Pollitt, E. Loyd Jones, Richard Jones, Rowland Williams, W. J. Ro- berta, Joseph Taylor, and D. Cunningham. THE EXHIBITS. The exhibits numbered 249, or less by 15 than lanfc year. Commenting upon this fact one of the boFt known agriculturist in Carnarvonsifoire no marked to the writer:—"Never did' a mere d'iTcrenoe in figures appear -of less signi- ficance. I (have been a regular patron of this and indeed most of the North Wales shows dtartng the last twenty years, and I deliberately say that no sqiclh eihow as this has ever been held in Conway, if in any other pkioe within forty miles of Conway. If you just*, anaiyge the iist of entries you will see that, while the field M generously represented from Anglesey, (J&marvonehim, Flintahiro, and. Dertbighsihire, there is an unasuaHy gtrong gathering of ani- mal's from over the border. There is in the light dofiises a splendl'd show from N-antwich., Seaoombe, Chester, Manchester, Neston, WILit- chiireh. Tarporley, Bromborough and even Bur- ton-on-Trent. I cannot help thinking that the eofmrnittee. liavo done excellently in tlhus adver- tL=iTi ttoiir show, for that will do more good indirect-jy to thrs part of Wales and its agricul- tural industry than appears on tihe surface, and Ksrves at the same time to ix>pul arise the show it-s,cli in a very e-ffeetive fashion. The quality? TJmt is just what I am coming to. Speaking quite seriously now, I have never seen tuoh an excellent Jot of LoreCit particularly in tlie 'lights' —^the 'heavies' ane ateo very g-oüd-bllt I a.m speaking moire esrpecialiy of tho light classes; there is not a moderate, let alone bad, exhibit amongst thom. They are for the most part of reaiy high standard." The speaker went on to enumerate what he termed his "fancies," and in almost all cases hia opinion coincided with the opinions-of other etxperta as well t.3 the judges. Tlie t,6 were feweir in the "heavy" {section, but aSio competition was if anything kee-nar in tiiat than in the more popular "light" classes. In the ela% for in-foal miare or foal at foot, there were eight animals very evenly balanced, and the struggle for first place be- tween Dallas Foirest. Daisy, a magnificent dark brown four year old owned by Mr Robert Parry, of Dolvven, Abergele, and Susie 11., a powerful a-nki atrti'king-looking chestnut of tihe same age, the property of Mrs Mary Jones, Bodafon Hall Farm, Llandudno, was so excep- tionally keen that Mtwrs Whinnerah and Lowndos, tlie judges, found it niooessary to ro- sort to the unusual trteip of calling in an umpire. The services of Mr T. Dutton, of Chester, a poptihur and export jud.gei, were fortunatcjy available, and it was only after much ponder- ing that the dark brown was awarded premier h-onours. I>u!ias Forest Daiisy is in foal to Tatton Dray King, which, it wiil be recollected, was sold at the iaie Earl Egerton of Tatton's sale at 3700 guineas. Mr Parry's mare was sub- sequently awarded the Shire Horse Society's silver medal, Mrs Mary Jones' entry being the reserve. *There were seven valuable exhibits in the .shire stallion class also, and after a great struggle with Blagdon King 11, the property of the University College of North Wales, a splendid bay owned by Mr G. Ingman, of Mold, i a popular victory. like V ioo- President registered another popular win in the agricultural mare class, whilst the success of Mr R. E. Birch's "Bryn Euryn Sensation," in the gelding or filly olasj was heartrily approved by tihe sprecta-torr;. Tho same animal took first place also in the loeai class for the same type of exhibit. Mr Robert Roberts' victory in the open class for colts or fu'iy foaled last year was weill <le; .erved, as was aiso that of Mr Thomas Jones, of Dwyran, with "GeJitrrog Queen" in the clarjs for those foa'ed in 1903. EIGHT EXHIBITS AND SEVEN PRIZES. In the light horse seotion the Dinarth Hall Stud was ae usuatl very prominently and credit- ably represented. Messrs J dim Jones and Son exhibited eight hackneys and ponies which cap- tured no lea (Ihan ftevoa. finst pr'.zr'Sf and "Queen Go Bang," which they sold to Mr Chas. A. Foster, of Birkenhead!, some time ago, made her reappearance locally, beating all comers again in at least two instances. In the c; for ponies not exceeding 13 lhands, how- cvor, Messrs Jones had to acknowledge defeat, fit place falling unquestionably to a beautiful brown gelding, which gave a perfect exhibition under saddle, c-imed by Mr Joseph. Bond, of Whitby, Chester, "Little Bounce," a daiinty almost perfectly buiit brown filly shown by Mr C. E. Tanniclitfe, Deganwy, taking the second prize. One of the most popular wins of the day was that of the fine black mars exhibited anil ridden by Mrs C. E. Way, of Brad pole, Cheater, Mrs Way displaying excellent horse- inaiijhip. The resnlts in tho Welsh mountain pony class caused something of a sensation. There was eighteen exhibits, but Mr Thomas Roberts, whose wide expeirience a3 a judge of this class of animai entitles him to tlie best consideration, promptly unplaced no fewer tfiaji iiliirteein of thpm on the. ground that they oou.ld not be regarded as genuinely typical of tlie Welah mountain pony. Among the thirteen was one which had been awarded first prizo at two national shows at Aberystwyth. Mr Roberts remarked to tihe writer that, he did not beJieve in importing what were ittle short of hack- neys into a specific ally Welsh mountain puny class; hemoe his somewhat drastic action. Messrs John Jones and Son again won the Hackney Horse Society's silver medal with "Dinarth Magnot," an irreproachable bay xiily by "Herod." There was a. larger number of turn-outs than ever, and the judging of these classes enter- tained a crowded grand-stand and a densely- thronged ring far some tiime. A PLUCKY LADY RIDER'S FALL. The jumping followed. Exceptional; interest centred in this ervent because not only were there several oompebitors well-known in the district, but "Starlight," the winner at the Oiyrnpia Sihow last year, was also in the field, and Messrs Wlittinaarn's graceful animal sub- sequently proved successful, though be only managed to beat "Blue Peter" by one point. "Puoneer," an auspicious najne, lead the field until the last round, for in tlie first round he registered 17 points against 16 by the other two. and foUowed next time on a level with them. In the third round, however, he made only 10 points as compared with 17 and 16 by "Starlight" amd "Blue Peter" respectively. A lady rode Mr F. V. Grange's (Nantwich) two horses, and her admirable manage men. t of her mounts excited general praise. While taking the wa.tcr jump, however, "Old China" caught its foot in a hurdle, and fell badlv, throwing this rider in a dangerous manner. The crowd Mas dismayed, but only for a moment, for the •rider was "up" pt onco, happliy none the wor:c for her fall-—and midst a volley of ap- plause mounted again, this, time negotiating the jump quite successfully. Tho trotting race resulted in an expected win for Mr J. T. Jones' speedy "Jerry." THE AWARDS wore as follows:— Agricultural colt or filly fonlod in 1909: 1. Robert E. Roberts, Fron Farm, Maenan, L!an- rwst; 2, 'Thomas Henry Jones, Pistyll, St. Asaph; 3, R. E. Birch, Bryn Euryn, Colwyn Bay. Agricultural gelding or filly foa'ed in 1308: 1, and 3, Thomas Jones, GeJliniog Wen, Dwyran, Anglesey; 2, John Owen,, Penrhos, Riuiiihin; he, Rowland Hughes, Hafod, Uani-wst. Agricultural gelding or lilly foaled in 1907: 1, R. E. BÙ-oh, Bryn Eurvn, Colwyn Bay; 2. W. E. Hughet?, I",amd-diorwe,,n, Abergele; 3, Miehaal P.a.rry, Yr Ynys, Llanorcihymedd; llC, R. Hughes Roberts, Doivvyd, Mochdre; o, Robt. E. Roberts, Fron Farm, Mao nan, Llawrwst. SPECIAL PRIZES. Grelding or fillly, not exceeding three years old, bred and shown by an exhibitor witlun a fadma of 15 miles of Conway (iirsst prize pre- sented by Mr David Pirtcfhard, vica-president): 1. R. E. Birch; 2, Robert E. Roberts; he, Owen Jones, Liwvdgate Uoha', Colwyn Bay. Agricultural in-loaJ mare or foal ait foot: 1, Iwoort Parry. Gktn'rafon, I)Wiv<-n, Abergele; 2, Mrs Mary Jones, Bodafon Ha,11 Farm, Lklll- dudno; 3, R. Hughes Roberts, Do>lwyd,Modhdre; he, R. W. Owen, Bontfacn, ]iodorgan, Angle- say: c, Richard Parry, Faenoi Bach, A)>ergele. Agricultural niare or gelding, 16 hands and. over: 1, David Pric"ard, Gianywem. Mcchdre; 2, F. llu ghee, Cao Mawr, Beaumaris. Agricultural niare or ge^d.ing under 16 hands: 1, Owen Jones, Llwydgate Uclia', Colwyn Bay; 2, David Morris, Pe/uiwys, Old Colwyn; 3, Tfhomos Lewis and Co., Bangor; he, The Bir- mingham Hospital Saturday Fund, Ty n^cced, Li-anrhos. Best agricultural team (first and second prizes prcfented by the President): 1, John and J. Fouikesj, Hendre, Llandudno Junction); 2, John Thomas Davies, Tiin'rallts Llangwstenin. Agricultural gel-ding of any age, open to a radiius of 20 miles of Conrway (special prizes proaemted by Mr Geo. Barker, J.P., Gwexn Borter): 1 and hc) John and J. Fouikes; 2, Jolin Thornas Davies, Tan'rallt, Lltogwstenin; e, Rabeort E. Roberts, Fron Farm, Maenan>, Llan- rwst. A silver medal, presented by the Shire Horse Society, for the he-A mare or filly, entered or ek'gi.bi<5 for entry in the Sihiire House Stud Book 1, Robert Parry, Glan'rafon, Dolwen, Abergele; r, Mrs MaTy JoiK«, Bodafon llaU Farm, Llan- dudno. Shire stallion: 1, G. Ingman, Bryn Off a Stud, Mold; 2, The University Cell lege of North Wales, Madryn, Aber, Bangor; 3, Egerton, Pentre- ffynnon Hall, Holywell; the, H. Jones, P1:a tirien. Farm, Llanirwst; ot R. J. Davies, Bod- rccliwyn Fawr, Abergele. Heavy honse and cart or lurry: 1. John Tho- mas I>avies, Tan' raiilt, Moolidire; 2, David Pritchard, Glanywetrn, Mocihdnei, Colwyn Bay; 3, Richard! Barry, Faenoi Bach, Abergele; Carbeir showing tho neatest and cleaneeti horse and gca.r in the heavy horse classes (firt prlz-e presented by the President) 1. Edward Owen, builder, Llandudno; 2, Richard Parry, Faenoi Bach, Afceirgialie; 3, David Pritchard, Glany- wxsrn. Modi wire, Colwyn Bay. LIGHT HORSE SECTION. Colt or lill-y, suitable for aaddie or harnepe. foalbd in 1909: 1, John Jones and Sons. Dinarth Haiiil Pony Stu.(I!, Uclwyn Bay; Z. David rit- fith, Siamber Wen Farm, Llamrws/t. Mare or gelding, suitable for saddle or harness, fballed in 1903: 1 John Jones and Son. Dinarth Hall POTly StudS,' Colwyn Bay; 2, Margaret E- Kott. Nantycoedi, Conway. Marc or gelding, suitable foT saddle or har- meG& foaled in 1907: 1. John Jonies and, Sons, Dinarth Hail Pony Stud, Colwyn Bay; 2. John Jones and' Sons. Dinarth Hall Yony Stud, Col- wyn Bay; 3, Margaret E. Knott, Nantyooed,Con- way; he, John O. Pritchard, (_il any worn, Mochdro, Cdlwyu Bay- Mare or geldiing (age to be taken into con- sideration) by any of tlie Hon. Mrs Wards' stud hcrr-xK.—(Silver medal presewted by Mrs Ward): 1, John O. Priitdhardi, Glanywern, Moohdro. Special pHzee for tho best pony, colt- or filly, not exceiedring 12-2, foaled in 1909: 1» Jodin Jones and1 SOUK, Dinarth Hall Pony Stud, Col- wyu Bay; 2, Margaret E. Knott, Nantycoed, Conway. Pony ma/re or geldCng, not exceeding 12 2: 1, John Jones and Sons, Dinarth Hall Pony Stud, Colv,yn Bay; 2, Davill Evans, Gwynfryn Stud, GwalclunaL Anglesey; 3, Jcwpib Thomas Jones, Eagles Buildings, Conway; he, Bob Parry, Glajii'rafon, Carnarvon; o, Ilobert. R. B. BueMey, Tycroes, Llanynghenedi, Valley, Anglesey. VVeMi mountain pony, mare OT igelding, not exeeediing 12 hands: 1, Robert Wiliiains, Dolwyd Bacli. Moahdre; 2, W Jliam Thoma^ West End Saloon, Cohvyn Bay; 3, Hugh David Hughes, Jiklol, Talvibont; he. George Hitchem, Farmer's Amis Hotel, Tywyn; e, Jotcph Daviea, Bodiddia, Conway. Pony, mare or gelding, not exceeding 13 hands-—(.Shown under r^wMile): 1, Joseph Bond, Sportsman's Arnii Whitby, Chester; 2, C. E. Tunmicliffe, Piatt Howie, Degaaxwy; 3, John Crunch 170, Victoria rcad, Seaconibo, Chesihi,TC; he, John Jones and lk-nr, Dinarth Hail Pony Stud. Colwyn Bay; c, Margaret K. Knott, Nant- yooed, Conway; Co A. T. Richardson-Jones, Ty M a wr, Aborgele. Cob, mare or gfeldiing, 13 j hands and under 14 hands (yhown under saddle): 1. EQis Giil'am, Poulton, ntear Wrexham; 2, Charles Foster, 51. Woodlands. Birkemhead; 3, Hatrold W. Davey, Maetsmynan Hall, Afcmwen, Flint; he, Rwhard Williams', Bodwrog, Gwalldhmai, Anglesey; Co W. Williams, Fbnfa, Portdinorwic- Cob, mare or gelding. 14 hands and under 15 hands (slliown under fauMNe): 1, Alfred H. Read, Weatherstone, Neston, C0i<shire; 2, Tho- mas Catlow, Higher Trap Stud, Padiham, Lanes; 3, C. E. I'L!nniolif-t.o, Piatt House, Deganwy; ho, E. C. S. Sykee, Hermitage Stabieis, Wihatcihurcsh; o. G. Wiiliiiima and Son, 233, High Street, Ban- ger. Maro or gelding, 15 JIands and o\w (slhown under giaddUe): 1, Mrs C. E. Way, Bradpole, Cftussiter; 2, Honourable Mrs Ward Morfa Stud. Old Colwyn; 3, Honourable Mra Ward, Morfa S,tu,d. Old CoSlwyn; the, W. Williamsi. Clan Morfa Farm, 1 jlandudno Junction; o, John Hoi-swill, 34, Brook Street, Chester-.

LEGS FULL OF POISON. A Girl's Obstinate & Inflamed Sores Hefrted only by Zam=Buk. Badly crippled by poisoned sores on both legs, Miss Nellie Fido, of Atworth, Melkshajn, Wilts., was threatened with permanent lame- ness until Zam-Buk drew out the poinand hoaled the sores that had defied doctors and ointments. J "Nellie, who is just 16," Mrs Fido explained to a reporter, "came home two years ago complaining1 of her legs. They were swollen and inflamed. Thinking that a rest and chango might do her gooo, I sent her to some relatives at Bristol. Nellie got worse, how- ever, and was sent home again. Her legs had bioken into sores and the girl was very lame and in great pain. I took her a;t once to the doctor, who said she had blood-poison. The doctor's ointments seemed to heal the sores, but evidently without extracting the bad matter. At any rate, the sores soon broke out again, worse tha.n ever. "I next tried chemists' ointments, only to be again disappointed. It really seemed as thoug-h Nellie's legs were fun of poison, and I felt that until this was drawn away it would be useless to expect the sores to heal properly. But one aftex another ordinary ointments faikd, and I learned from experience how use>- less tuieso cheap preparations aero when used for a severe and obstinate case like Nellie's was. It was not until I used Zam-Buk that my daughter made any improvement. "Nellie said that Zam-Buk soothed her pain and irritation. She did not ask: for the band. ages to bo taken off heir legs as she had done when ordinary ointments were applied. Zann- Buk drew the poison from the sores and thoroughly cleansed them. All inflammation and swelling went down and the troublesome soree closed up. Nellie has gone to worlk again at a place two miles from Atworth, anid she walks, there and back every day „ without feeling any pain or discomfort. 'We in marvei at this wonderful Zam-Buk cjura." Silvern medal offered by the Hackney Horse Society far tiho best hackney or pony mare, tiily, orr fil'i'y foall, registered or eligible for registra- tion ill tBie Hackney Stud Book: 1, John Jones and: Sons, Dinarth Hall Pony Stud, Colwyn Bay. TURN-OUT. Ma,T-o or gelding, under 14 hands (shewn in harness); 1, Charles Foster, 51, Vvoodland, bir- kennead; 2, Jceph Bond, Sportsman's Arms, Whit.by, Chester; 3, Eiiis GilUam, Poulton, near Wrexham; he, Johni Jones and Sons, Dinarth Hall Pony Stud, Cohvyn. Bay; lie, K C. W. Sykes, Hermitage Stables, Whitchurch; c, C. lunnicliilie, Piatt House, Deganwy. Turnout in t,'ingle harn«ct«» most suitably adap- tad, far market purpoeew,, the bona-lide projsorty of a tenant fanner: 1, Robert O. Williams. Bryndowtii, Conway; 2, 'Ihomas O- Jonc. Ty'ny- œJYTb Llang'vv&tenini, Conway 3, George Roger- son, Pensyo'tmant Farm, Conway. i -aire, or gelctng, 14 hn.ndis and over (shewn in harness): 1, Thomas Catlow, Higher 1\-a.p S-tud. Padriihaan, Lanes. 2, C. E. Way, Jtiradpola, Uhea- ■toi"; 3, C. E. Tun.mda:r!c, Piatt House, Deganwy; ho, Alfred 11, Read, Weathersiione, iNetston, Ciieahi^e. 'J-Vadesman's turn-out in single harness: 1, II. and J. Owen, Gloddaeth-strect, Llandudno; 2, John O. Jones, Grimsby House, Colwyn Joay; 3, The New York Co-operative Snc1cty, Ltd. Eamgor-roaxl, Ilenrnaen- mawr.; h.c., Robert 0. Wiiliams, Brymiowsi, Conway c., Williaan Evans, Central Buildings, Llandudno Jumotion. Roadster, hackney, or cob stallion, OVPT 14.2: 1, Hon. Mrs Wa.rd, Morfa Stud, Old Cclwyu 2 and 3, W. Hughes Jones, Fron, Llangefni. Stallion under 14-2 suitable for sadolc or har-ness: 1, John Jcnes and Son, Dinarth Hall Pcny Stud, Col- wyn Bay 2, C. E. Tunnielitfe, l'latt House. Deganwy; h.c., Mass Eurgain Lort, Cast-sllmai, Carnarvon. SPECIAL PRIZES. Trottei- (shown under saddle): 1, Charles Foster, ol, AVoodlajidn, Birlienhcnd 2, Thomas Catlow, Higher Trap Stud, Padiham, LOJICS. 3, D. Cunningham, Ul)- ton Lodge, Talycafn. JUMPING COMPETITIONS. Jumper (open to all comers): I, Wnilfeingliam Bros., Wellington-street Stables, Burton-on-Trent; 2, Alfred O. Davies, Bronwylfa, Machynlleth; 3, G. Ledson, Manor House, Bromboroujrb, Choahire; 4, F. W. Mill- ings, Ludham House Stables, Chester. Trotting race: 1, Joseph Thomas Jones, Eagles Buildings, Oonway.

COLWYN BAY WOMAN'S SAD FATE. DEATH FROM ALCOHOLIC PO!SONING. The deputy coroner of West Denbighshire, Mr Robert Davies, Denbigh, conducted am inquest at the County Buildings, Colwyn Bay, on Monday morning, touching the death of Gertrude May Bullowes, aged 40, of 22, j Victoria-road, Colwyn Bay, who was found dead in her bedroom on Saturday morning. Polioe-Sergeant Thomas conducted the case on behalf of the police, and Mr J. E. Mills, Pemrhyn-road, was elected foreman of the jury. Mrs Hughes, the deceased's landlady, identified the body, and said that the de- ceased had been lodging with her for six years. At five o'clock, on the morning in question, witness went into Mrs Bullowes' bedroom, and found her lying on the floor. She tried to rouse her, but the deceased made no reply. Wi to ess then called upon her daughter to come to her assistance, and be- tween them they lifted the deceased on to her bed, when they discovered that she was dead. Witness proceeded to state that the deoeased was of very intemperate habits, and on the previous night she went to bed in an intoxicated condition. Florence Hughes, the daughter of the pre- vious witness, gave corroborative evidence. Dr. M. Venabltts Williams stated that the cauise of death was heart failure, brought on by alcoholic poisoning, and the jury, after a few minutes' del ibex ation, brought in a verdict in accordance with the medical evi- dence. Mrs Bullowes was the wife of an English doctor, from whom she was separated, and, in consequence of her intemperate habits, her relatives had had little to do with her for some time, though she was in receipt of a weekly allowance from her father's trustees. She had been residing in Colwyn Bay for a few yea.rs, and on several occasions appeared before the local justices on charges of drunkenness. Relatives, magistrates and police exerted their utmost endeavours to effect her reform, but all in vain, her caM being one of the saddest ever dealt with by the COlwyn Bay authorities.

NEW CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH AT RHOS. A FREE CHURCH COMPACT: PRECAUTION AGAINST OVERLAPPING. SIR J. HERBERT ROBERTS, M.P., ON RELIGIOUS UNITY. The new church built by the Congregaiionai- ist;t, at Knos-on-Sea, a fuii description of wJuch has already appeared in these eouumns, was formally oipened by Lady Roberts, ot Bryn- gwenajiic, on G-occt Friday. Tihe Kile of the church to the old tramway terminus, and was presented to the denomination by Mr William Horton. The structure just. completed is oniy part of what wild probably develop into a capa- cioue edifice. Messrs J. M. Porteir and Elcock, Ccdwyn Bay, were the architects. Up to dtato £ 1601) has been expended, and of this nmomit LoW bag been alfeared oil. The ceremony took place in the presence of Lady Roberte, who was accompanied by Sir Herbert, was presented with a golden key by Mr Richard Williams, the contractor, and after inserting it in the lock her iadyislnp said: "It gives me great pleasure to open this beautiful bu aiding, and in doing so I would like to wash the eltui-cli it is to ser-n: long life and prosper- ity, and that it may be b:essed in the work of rescuing souig in new district." The door was then opened, and before many ninutes the bui-iding was quito fuU. Mr Gerard M. Ford, -of Buxton, who pre- sided, was introduced by the Rev. Thoinas Lloyd as the donor of the hiarmoiuiitun^ and who, in other wayfc, was a practical! supporter of the new church movement. Mr Ford was accompanied in the pulpit by Sir Herbert and Lady Roberts, Revs. Ihomas Lloyd ,(pastor of t|he OodwJu Pay Co,ngi<(jgta- tional Church, with which the new church is associated'), Joihn Edwards (English Presbyter- ian Church, Colwyn Bay)" F. J. Briggs (eupt. of the Cohvyn Bay WefcVeyan Crremit), Irvon t Daviee (Einglfeih Church, Jian- dludno). Dr. Clhrisfcien and Mr John Crompton (hern, treasurers of the building fund). Lady Roberts, in a brief addneoi, congratu/a- tedi the church upon the large congregation, and expressed the hope that it would prove a happy augury for too success of the future, eo that the day would not be far distant when they would have to extend its walls for which provision had been wiadiy made. She referred to the simplicity, beauty, and suitability of the build- ing, and trusted the church wouLd bo tho means of doing great good in that developing neigh- bourhood. "I irtust thank you she said in oonoktek>n„ "for giving itio the privitiege of tak- ing part in these Troc-t interesting proceedings, and to the church here, 1 wish God-apecd in the good work m front of it (applause). After the Rev. John Edwards had rend a -portion cf Holy Scripture, the dedicatory pray- er was ollercd by the Rev. F. J. Brigeps. A HEROIC ACT. The Chairman said that on behalf of tho Congregational churches of the country he con- gratulated the new church, with whose rcjoic- g-i- inga they all rejoiced. He regarded tåH) com- mencement as a very heroic act on the part of the Rev. Thomas Lioyd, and hds helpers at Col- wyn Bay. They had been burdened of late years with the expense on their own church:, and to-day they were still carrying a considerable share of that burden- Under such circumstances the church and the minister might very properly have excused themiselvea from accepting tho re- 'bi, sponsibilities in connection with, the new church at Riice, and- their resolution and enterprise in that matter was worthy of the highest praise (hear, hear). There was no ever-lapping (hear, hear). Mr Shakespeare at the Free Church Conference afertiilglit previously shadowed forth the federation and unity of oil the Non- conformist, bodies in one fireo church (hear, hoar). Whether or not that might be ever more Hmna dream they must all soo that it was foolish and wicked for them to be wasting theiix money and energy in attempting to do by means of sev- eral churches what could be done by one (ap- plause). Even in WaEes they wore not alto- gether free from that fault (lrung-hter) but that afternoon- they wore freo from reproach on that score, for ho understood that Mr floyd and lies frienda had oomuilted the other denomi- nations in tlie district before embarking on that scheme, and the i-act that they had the leeeoas I read by the ROT. Joihn Edwardfl, representing the English Presbyteriane of the district, and the dedicatory prayer offered by the Rev. F. J. Brtigg;}, the eupt. of the Colwyn Bay Wesleyan Citrouit, proved that the work was undertaken with the good wishes of their sos-ter churches (hear, hoar). SIR HERBERT ROBERTS ON RELIGIOUS UNITY. Sir J. Herbert Roberts followed with a brief address,, in the course of which he dweJt upon tho of religious unity. lie said there was a determination amongst the leading Nonconformists of Wales to prevent, if passibe, further overlapping of Free Church efforts, and he was very giad to recognise the excellent example sot in the case of that church at Rhos- on-SeKi. In principle, spirit, and piactice Non- conformity had one foundation. English and Walsh stood together, and worked in the highest interests of the nation. It was satid that the churches were not making headway, but be felt they were a greater power in our nati-orral life than they had ever bean. He read with interest the address of Mr Shake- speare at the Free Church Conference. and felt that an a,s-jiiration for unity should animate them all. Not only should (here be a spirit of union amongst tho Free Churches of our land, but efforts should be made to bring togodior tho Churches of tihe United States a.nd of Europe as vvela to reaiive the idea of the Church 3B one foundation. What a beneficent effect- that would have, especially if it extended to Germany. It would be the means more than anything else of paving tho way for tjhat day of permanent peace which was an es'seniial oon- dition of the woll-being of the Church of the Redeemer. Sir Herbert said he had j'ust come from the Howe of Commons. As to the serious and perhaps critical business be:aig transacted- tjhere he wouJd say nothing then, but he would exptreas his ccnviction that, however much legislation had done or would do, it would de- pend for its usefulness upon the degree to which public opinion was educated for a right exercise of the powers gran ted. In legislation Parlia- ment was after all the mirror to the mind eM oonsciesnce of tlie people. With a deeper nation- al conception of our Christian faith small differ- ences would disappear, and they would know "neither Greek nor Jew." The Rev. J. Irvon Davies, Llandudno, urged the desirability of cultivating the quality of reverence in places of worship. The Rev. Thomas Lloyd and Mr John Cromp- ton also spoke, Dr. Christien pronouncing the Benediction. In the evening a special sermon was delivered by tihe Rev. J. G. Greenbough, M.A., ex-presi- dent of the National Free Church Council, and this was fallowed by an united Communion ser- vice, presided over by the Rev. Thomas Lloyd. who was assisted by ministers cf different local churches. On Sunday, Professor J. E. Lloyd, M.A., of Befligor University, preached in the morning and the Rev. Thomas Lloyd in the evening.

COLWYN BAY SCHOOL SPORTS. LEALE WINS THE CHAMPIONSHIP. LIST OF AWARDS Tihe annual athletic sports in connection with tihe Rydal Mount SohooJ, were field on Saturday in idieud weather, and before a large attendance. The ajirangements were in the hands of the fol- lowing :—President, the Headmaster (Mr T. G. OlsiboTn); judges, M-oesrs A. M. Ferguson, H. CJamenzind, L Winfield, and L- G. Pronger; starter, Mtr F. A. Jones; timekeeper, Mr J. A- Lainc; dark of the course, Mr G. F. A. Osborn; stewards, Messrs A. Baker, J. Leale, E. W. Rob- son, J. H. C. Egiinton gnd ,L. I Bestall- The following ladies and gentlemen contributed prizes -.NL-s Robertson, Miss Porter, Mrs Cole, Messrs J. Leala W. Lancaster, T. G. Osborn. J. Selby, Miea Cabori4 Mrs Witty, Messrs J. M. Porter, H. C. Oliver W. H. Slack, G. F. A. Ctebom, and J. A. Harrop. As usuail the liveliest interest centred in the proceeding^ and as the day wore on interest de- veloped into exentement in consequence of the struggle for supremacy between the Barbarian and Nondescript clubs. It snould be explained tlhat for tho pwrposes of adhool games thi scluolare are dividodl into four cliibs—the "Bax- baria.;ns." "Conn'hia.ns," "Crusaders" and "Nondescripta," and on tSTia occasion the two above-mentioned were excoctlingly well balanced. Indeed, when the points came to be reckoned up at the close it was observed that a tie had been made-a romcm C'lat unusual occurrence in the history of the school. The feature of the programme was tihe mite race, and, leale jueti* fied the prediction- madSe of him in these columns two years ago by winning in the good time of 5 minutes 21 2-5 feoondisi- lIe was equally success- frul in several other events and subsequently captured the chainpions-hip medal with consider- able ease. Sykes adso did welt THE DETAILS. The results were as foarav: One milte fOtOt, race: 1, LeaJe (5 mirs. 21 2-5 sac&); 2, Jackson; 3, P. Slack ■ 4, Waddingham. 'Plrrowing t-he cricket ball: 1, Robe on (81 yds. 1 It) 2, Porter; 3, A. Dean. Kicking the footbalil: 1. Baker (55 yds. 2 ft. 10 ixis.); 2, Waddingham; 3. Bestali. 100 yards (A.): 1, Oliver; 2. Porter; 3, C. Owen. 100 yards (B.): 1, Capper; 2. P. Wood; 3, Wil- hams- 100 yardb (C.): 1, Turner; 2, Evans; 3, Sut- cbtffc. 100 yards (open): 1, BestaiU (12 1-5 sees); 2, Letale; 3, Sidimarch. High jump (junior): 1, ShillcocK (4 ft. 5 ins.); 2, Sadler; 3, A. Little- Quarter mile: 1. Leale (60 sees.); 2, BestaU 3, Witty. 300 yards handicap (B.): L Shillcock; 2, Cattle; 3, Wood. HTigih jump (open): 1, Sykes (4 ft- 9 ins.r; 2, Witty; Balkor and Dean (equal). 220 yar-dis handicap (open): 1st heat: L Sihilfloook; 2, P. P. Smith; 3, Tid-marah- 2nd hoa.t: 1, Lancaster; 2, Oliver; °, Stack. 3rd. heat: 1, Potts; 2 Roberbs; 3, Hurt and F. Wood' (dead heat). 4th (heat: L Wood1; 2, Conper; 3, Swire. Final: 1, Lancaster; 2, P. Wood, 3, Capper. Larug jump (junior) 1, Turner (13 ft. 2 ins.); 1 4 2. Shiiloook; 6, Robertson; 4, Hay ward. Hurdle race: 1, Leale (21 eecs.); 2, Witty; 3, Egiintxm 220 yard3 hamiicap (unicJer 13): 1 Morgan; 2, Wallis; 3, T. Cowpe; 4, Robertson.' Egg and spoon race: 1, A. Dean 2, Slack 3 Colo. ObstarJe race: 1. Slack; 2, Oliver; 3, RixrulL Long jump (open): 1, liean (15 ft lOi ins-); 2, Lancaster; 3, Slack. Half Tmiile handicap: 1, Jackson (2 niina. 21 sees.); 2, Waxldiji-gha-m; 3, Briggs. Old pydoEtmt3, Race: 1, FishcT; 2, J. Wood. Wheel bariow race: Waddingham and Ed warcb. Flag race: 1. Crusaders; 2, Barbarians; 3, Corinthians; 4, Nondescripts. Tug-of-war: 1, Nondescripts; 2, Barbarians. Canso-latiion prize (senior): Tidmarsh. Consolation priae (junior): Robertson. Gymnasium competition: 1, Barbarians, 277 points; 2, Crusaders, 231 point?; 3, Nondescripia, 227 painfcsi; 4, Corinthians, 197^ points- Tho IDdivldiual prize was twarded) to Sykes, who soo-red CBi points out of his club'e total of 277 The school dhampioraship pointe were 1, Leale, 19 1-3; 2, BestaMi, 9. In tihe sports throughout, the clubs stood as follow:—1, Ba<rbaria;ns, 44 1-3 points; Now descripts, 44 1-3 -poimis; 2, Crusaders, 22 points 3, Corinthians, 20 1-3 point. At the close, Mrs T- G. Osborn presented the prizes to the successful competitors. WEAK, PALE WOMEN

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I POPULAR COMPETITl VE MEETINGS AT LLANRNVSTI I Competitive nbm-.timgs were held 4\t (10 niefl Chapel on Good Friday R evening. Both meetings were well altxmtia and the oompetitions were keen. Mr Jbo Williams, Ffrith Ucha, presided in the noon, and Mr Norman Rogers Jones i*1 evening. "Dewi Tudur" conducted on occasions. The adjudicators were: Mur, Mr Alexander Henderson, Tal Eryr, Tolr sarn. Essays and poems: Rev. E. J. o B.A., Llangerniew. Recitations, etc.: bit T. W. Jones, School House, Maen^ Various: Messrs W. R. Williams, rLenU35'' Richard Owen, Farm Yard; and W. W'iJliABlA Fedw; Mrs Williams, Henblas; Mrs Robert Hen Ffrith Mrs WiEiams, Fedw; Mrs 0^ Farm Yard; Mr3 Davies, Turnpike Vc^' and Mrs Roberts, Henffrith. Mr WiiJi^ Roberts, Henffrith, acted as hon. werctaTI4 and Mr John Wdiliams, Macs Madog. 1 The awards were as f<)Ilow: Recitation (under ten): 1, Annie Henffrith; 2, J. H. Hughes, Rhy Llechog;J» Roe in a Roberts, Cae Candryll, and Roberts equal. Pair of navy blue gloves: Mair MoelwvT1^ Pair of ladies' "niits:" Mrs Owen, Faf" Yard. Handwritimg (under ten): 1, Ellen Jolltll Bryn Bettws; 2, Annie Roberts, Henffrith. f Solo (under 14): 1, E. J. Jones, Bri<Jgf St., LlanrwBt; 2, Hilda Thomas and Magg1^ Evans, Melinycoed, equal. Catec-li ism- Stam dard VII. (under 14): « Evan Hughes, Gorswen. Pancake scraper and best collection sticks: 1, W. Roberts, Ysgoldy. Recitation (under 14): 1, Gwladys Jottf* Turnpike; 2, Annie Roberts, Henffrith. Baby's clothing: Miss Roberts, LlanrW^r Duet (under 14): Hilda Thomas and Magg" Evans, Melinycoed. Pair of ribbed stockings: Miss A. Rose Hill. Catechism (nnder 16): 1, Miss M-agg^ Evans, Cefn Madog; 2, Annie Harker, y Fed wen. At the evening meeting the prises were WOO as follow: — Solo (under 18): 1, Gwladys Widhams,TOO Hill, LJanrwst. Extempore speech Willie Thomas, Meliltf* coed. I Lady's night dress: M1"3 Davies, VppO Turnpike. Duet (tenor and bass): Messrs T. O. W. Ellis, Llairrwst. Quartette: Mr Henry Williams and party* Llanrwst. Reading a.n unpunctuated piece: R. V4 Jackson, Melinycoed. Double quartette: Mr Henry Williams a.1JCl party. Englyn, "The Grinding Stone:" Mr T, Herbert Hughes ("Eryd Menai"), Llanrwst- Recitation (open): Mr R. Lloyd Jones, machno. Knitted collar and front: Mrs Davies, CI^* Cottage, Eglwysbaoh. Male voice party Mr R. 0. Ellis and parwo, Llanrwst. Lady's white netcktie Miss Jones, Denbigh street, Llanrwst. °n rarliamGntary Crochet front: Mrs Davies, Clwt Cottae-; Dialogue: Messrs Robert Morris a.:JJM Francis Jones, Pandy Tudur. Essay (open): Mies Williams, C"eore street, Ll-anrwst, and Mr R. Uoyd Jones, PO maclmo. Clta.1.10nge solo: Mrs Kerry, IAIanrWSt. Pair of gloves: Mrs Jones, Nant Wmailo Llansannan. Tea oosv: 1, Maggie Hughes, NanextS* Pandy Tudur. Chief choral competition: Llanrwst ciloit (conductor, Mr R. 0. Ellis).

BAND OF HOPE DEION TRATION AT RHYL. On Good Friday, the Bands of Hope conn* tcd with the different ehapols in Rhyl rnardhed in proceasion with banners flying and inliuliler able flags carriod by the children from the TOIO Hall up Water-street, along the West Para^ and dewn IlJigh.street, along Vale-road and viO' taxna-road, tilwough F/rnest-stircet to Marsh-J"0^ and back to town over the bridg. year the order of procession was as lows:- Muiibtfeirs and Deacons, R'hyl A maw- iiraiis Band, Clwvd Street, Salem, -Taber Oarrneu, Presbytean. Christ Church, Soar, :;e.J" on, Bethel, Brunswick, and Morfa Bach, W. Jonee, D. Condon, H. Jones, and 11. I'afT acting aa marsihalb. With tlie exception of the band members fi^^ Soar (Sdssow-street) who had1 tea, in the Brigade Hall, and thosft of the heron band Bank) who wemt to 24, Bodfor-etreet, tiie diff^ rent parties returned to their ^especti^'e scho^ rooms, where they were regaled with tea caJce- At Christ Clru-reh, the ladTes in charge the Misees Evans (River-stneet), Misses MngS* Jorues, Winnie Davies, M. Evans, — Johnato^ and Mrs James Jor.es. After tea three p^2^ presented1 by the Rev. Fid. Jones, were giveil Miss Primrose Coke, Miss Martha Parry, a,tT\ Miss Irene BacOi, while every cliild reecaved orange from Mr P.,obins. Mr D. O. WtULianiB presided at a. competitif^ meeting subsequently held in Chvyd-strect. '1'116 lkv. R. P. Hugihes, Dyserth, and Mr J Jones vGlas Alaw) were the adjudicators, Miss Ruth Jones (ItheOfryn) the secretary. competitors ranged from under 5 years of to over 21 yeturs of age, and seemed very earncsl in tllieir work.. At tilie Brunswick Welsh Weeleyans the f lowing ladies took charge of the tell in afbco neon. Mró Deniton Davies, Mrs T. J. WilliaJ^; Mrs Owen Roberts, Mass Eunice Jones, Mies Edwardte, MTB J. Wufliams, Mrs II. Parry, aJ^ Mrs E. Evans, assisted by Misses J. E. ^a hams, Davies, Hetty Jones, F. A- Edwards, aI^ A. Daviee.. The Rev. T. O. Jones (Tryfan) presided oV^ the concert in the evening, when a prograin^ oS about 30 iitems, dhieifly songs and was sustained by the Band oÆ Hope The chiikllreai^s choir conducted by Mr T- Williama also rendered two concerted iticSOA whioli wore much appreciated. Mr John Brooks pneedded at the concert in Boys' Brigade Hail in ooim,3otion with tlie Welsh Wosleyans- The programme which IV4 otf a va,rded diiaraeter, was well sustained. -j At the Welsh Baptist Church in the youmg people, who carry on the Band assii-tcd by some visiters prepared serve-i the tea. Mr Robert Lloyd presided & the c-onccfr'j in the evening, which was li .vejl W the children. In the afternoon, at Betlhel, Vale-road trhØ fouilowjnig ladies had charge of the tea arrarag^1" mente :—Miss Griffiths (Stanley Park), Mrs Robeirti, Mrs Lewis Owon, Mrs Thos. Roberta Mrs Robert Roberts, Mrs Cornelius Rober^ Miss Roberts (Scaxrn Streef, Mrs Evans, Mrs D. Eidwards. and Mrs J. janco (Albert street). Mr J. M. Griffiths (st"illd Park) presided at the ooanpetitive meeting the ewning. Mr John Jones WiDianas acted musical adj-iidaoator, a.nd Mr Richard adjudicated tlie recitations, Mr T. J. Wi-lliaD^ acting as accompanist Encouraging addres^ were given by the CTnairxnan and Mr Evans- The competitions were interspersed "J t-ongs, duets, and recitations. The Rov. J. Verrier Jones presided over largo a-ttendance in the Lecture Hall, Prince'^ street at the evening meting, when an interest" ing and varied programme va.s well pcTiornied* O'.vnig to a rearrangement in the form of tenipcrance exanrination the-re were no clindi, dates this year in the Rhyl district.

smISwood"^AIN VICTORIOUS. I Ee*fore a crowd that taxed the capacity of Auditorium rink, Pittsburg, Percy SmaliwoO^ ? the great Weldh middle-distance runner, sa the "Pitts-bua-gh Sun'' of the 18th inst., v.oii big five-mile race last night by 2g laps in faBt tinno of 26 miinutes and five seconds- raoo provedi one of the most exciting ever 11 in this city, and the crowd was treated to great exiiibiticn of the running game. wood dfispflayed marvellous ability and st,rated just what he can do when right, as sorctiy w-ae right last nigiht, lapping iiruce the Bcverrteennih lap a.nd1 again on the forty-tihi1^ On the last lap, when the starter gave hi in gun Percy eprinbed around the course as « J was oompet'ng in a 10-yard dash. On seV^J k occahioiiB Brace attempted to gain the gTOlU\? F he had lost, but the Welsliman was always the look out, and whenever he saw his r2 spnint he did lilcewise. Smallwood never s forlu in all baa career and finislicd ¡ I