The Welsh Coast Pioneer and Review for North Cambria

CRICCIETH. CNJR>N NEXT SUNDAY'S SERVICES. SWICH OK ENGLAND. 9,JQ'' Catiierine's Church 3 Holy Communion; 6, Services and Sermons; 2, Sunday Deinaol's CJhureih (English): 11 and 6.30, J. R a.nd Sermons; Clergv: Ven. Archdeacon J^v.i .°yd Jones, M.A. (rector), and Rev. D. llle- B.A. (curate). CHAPEL SERVICES. £ ?EEYANS. 10 and 6, Rev. Richard Jones, B A. 2, OO&^ihoo!. ,VI RF-G ATI ON A LISTS 10 and 6, Pa-stor; 2, Sunday I P L rl,,S. 1 ".J PLER 10 ^'1Ki £ Messrs R. Liovd and W. Wil- °4l v,2> Sclieoi. t, METHODISTS. ^<>S] awr • and 6, Pastor; 2, Svn<Jnj ar)^ Fastx>r; 2, Sunday Scl^rol. IpIr,1,-edrllll 10, Sunday School; 2, Pastor; 6, .Y'{>,l' Meeting.. ^Sw'Tln^ EXCITEMENT. Considerable Hew Iircva'ds owing to the laxge number r, for seats on the Urban Ooun- d a.nv:\fflmioj has been very brisk the last 'ays.

WEDDING OF VTCAU OF LLANFAIR. IEVANS--HEATON. On Wednesday afternoon, at St. T3iomfl,s' Ghurwh, Rhyl, tlie weddUng took pi aoo of the Rev. Ebanjeacr Evana. and Miss Itese Emily IleatOTL 11he bridegToam, who has for some time boeji curate at Rhyl, je the son of Mr and Mrs Evans, Gwynfa, South Wales. He was edu- cated at Llandovery School, a.nd afterwards went to Lampeter College, wlhere he was eenicr scho- lar. Ilohold a. curacy at Brymbo for 4 years, afterwardb at Ruithin, and then went to the Dioceso of Natall, where he worked for four Y-- oomilng to Rhyil from South Africa- He in now Rector-Desig'nate. of LI an faarfca.Ihaja.nn Tlie brido is a daugfhtar of the late Mr Frederick L Ileaton, and Mrs F. Heaton, Ri-yn Qv.-yd, lui-y) (formerly of St Asapb), and grwnd- tkuughter of Mr John Heaton and Mrs Hearten (who was a daughter of Dean Bonner, St. Asaph)- The service, which was full choral, was per- formed by the Bishop of St. Asaph, assisted by the Ven.. Archdeacon Thos. Lloyd (vicar of Rhyif), the Rev. J. N. Evans, Llangyfi, .South Wales, (brother of the bridegroom), and the Rev. J. Evans Jones. vicar of Dyserth (who was formerly the bridegroom's yioar). The beet man was the Rev. Donald Mac-auley (curate of Rihyl). The bride was Attired in an ivotry satiin drees trimmed with ahiffon and oatin, -a veil of old Limerick lace being worn over a tiarra of orange blossoms. She also "Ore a gold chain bracelet, tihe gift of the bridegroom, and carried a bouquet of white rosea and lilies of the valley. The bridesmaid, Miss Marie Heaton (sister of the hridie), wore a oream tussore silk dress em- broidered with wihi toe rowi% and wore a cream laoe hat. Her bouquet was of pink roses, and sitae also wore a. gold chain necklet, o.f pearls sund torquoiso, the g-itft of the bridtegroom. The bride waa given away by !her cousin, Col. Heaton, of PJ88 Heaton. After tho ceremony, a reception of friends; retatives, and tihe officiating clergy was hold at P,1ae Civvyd, and later in the day the Rev. and Mrs Evans left on their honeymoon, the bride's travelling dtrcss being' of a silver grey silk eaolian, tritmrned with Palo blue embroidered satin, and a pale grey hat trimmed with grey and blue chiffon and forget-me-nots.

CARNARVON PRIMROSE LEAGUE SEWING GUILD. A successful rummage sale in connection with this popular adjunct of the League took place at the ('onsetrnative Assembly Rooms, on Wednesday week. The members had pre- pared a large assortment of articles for di6- posal, and the proceeds wexe an increase upon those realised on previous occasions. The Guild meets every Tuesday, the aver- age attendance being about 80, and, thanks to the indefatigable efforts of Mrs Cousins, the deputy dame president, the members are steadily increasing. Mrs Cousins had mamy willing helpers, including: Mrs Owen and the Misses Owen, National Provincial Bank; Mrs Newton, Mrs Wiiams, Church-street; Mrs Harrison Morris, the Misses Annie and Nesta Rees, the Misses Pricbard, Tower House; and Miss Bertha S. Cousins, the energetic honorary secretary of the Habita- tion.

A remarkable affair occurred at Penooed on Tuesday morning, a man breaking into a signal-box on the Barry Railway before the signaJman had come on duty, and holding up a trajn by pulling one of the levers. An entrance was effected through the fan- light, and having gathered up several ax ticks lying about, he pulled the lever of the signal and 'he 6.S0 train could not proceed. Two platelayers upon in- veatig-ation found the man in the box, and liandad him over to the police. Deep regret was expressed at Port Sunlight on Tuesday, when the news spread that Mr Jamts D. Lever had passed away in the early morning at his residence, Thornton Houee, Thornton Hough. ADout 15 years agio he retired from the business, with which, as Lever Bros., Ltd., his name is indissohiMy "8.: ciated, buit in Port Sunlight there are many who entertain the moet grateful memory of his connection with them, and who speak in the wannest terms of bill qualities of mind And disposition.

LLANRWST BOARD OF GUARDIANS, THE REV. J. GOWER'S RESIGNATION. The monthly meeting of the fcbove Board was held on Tuesday, Mr John Roberta, J.P., presiding. There were also present: Messrs D. G. Jones (vice-chairman), W. G. Jones, John Berry, O. Lloyd Jones, W. Wfiliaana, T. T. Roberts, JI. Roberts, O. Evans, John Hughes, John Dayies (Gwytherin), D. Jones, Reve. John Goww and Henry Jones, Messrs David Lewis, David Owen, David Jones, together with Mr T. Hughes (clerk), Messrs O. Evuns Janes and T. C. Roberts (relieving officers).

COST OF Otir-DOOR RELIEF. Mr O. Evans Jones, relieving officer for the Lhajirwst district, reported that he had paid £ 116 12s Id to 162 paupers tluring the last month. A cheque fa? £ 110 to covor the onsuiruj' month was granted. Mr T. C. Roberta, relieving officer for the Pentrevoelas district, reported having paid B79 93 8d to 140 paupers during the same period, and was granted. a cheque for L80 foir the en- suing month. COUNTY COUNCIL CONTRIBUTIONS. The Clerk reported that the Carnarvonshire County Council had forwarded a cheque for £ 285 17s 5d, and Denbighshire OYunty Council for JS123 9a bd, beting grants in aid of the offi- cials' salaries. AUDITOR'S REPORT. The District Auditor wrote expressing his aatisfaction at the manner tho clerk had car- ried out his dutiee since lies appointment, and tho wav the accounts of the Union were kept. THE CHAIRMAN THANKED. Mr D. G. Jones drew attention to the fact that the meeting wa. the lsas-t of the triennial session. In proposing o. vote of thanks to the chairman for hl-3 valuable services during the last three years he eulogised the tact and firm- ness displayed by the chairman in the conduct of the business, and bore testimony to his faith- fulness during his term of office. Rev. John-Cower seconded the motion, which "0 was passed with acclamation. The Chairman, in reply, said he was pleased to understand that the members held him in such regard. He thanked them all for the assistance rendered him during his tenure of office, which had made the position a uviot pleaeureable one. He hoped they wou'd extend the same kind sympathy towards his 8ur;<»r. and assist him in a somewhat onerous task (a voice: "You are still chai, and laugh- ter). EXIT THE VETERAN. The Chairman drew atteiitioai to the fact that several of the old members were leaving them, but their loss was shadowed by the decision of the Ilev. John <jk>wer to resign after a membership of the Board for over 40 years. He had proved himeelf an uneom- parabto servant of the people, and faithful to his duties as the representative of his parish. At times he kicked over the traces—(laughter),—but theso little eccentricities were lost in his general value as a public man (applause). He hoped to sec him return again as a member of that Board, but whether he did or not, he would always be warmly welcomed ae a cherished visitor. Mr D. G. Jones spoke in similaj terms. The Rev. J. Gower, in reply, expressed satisfaction at tlie kindly feelings shown towards him on the eve of his retirement from aniongst them. He regretted leaving such a congenial ootmpony; if they had en- joyed a few skirmishes no one was any the worse for it. In leaving them he should like to advise them to be merciful to the deserving poor, and if an Act of Parliament was passed to make this difficult, it would be far better to break through it and act towards the poor as their fellow creatures, and not as some species of animal. On the motion of tuc Chairman, seconded by Mr John Hughes, a vote of thanks was accorded the Vice- Chairman.

ENAMOURED OF A MARRIED MAN. REMARKABLE COLWYN SAY CASE. A pateirnatv case possessing remarkable features caime before the Bangor magisrtjrateB on Tu eexiay. The plaintiff was Catherine E. Squires, a handeomo young woman, whose home is in Shropshire, and the defendant was Henry Pritcihard, who resides at Llandudno Junction. Mr S. R. Dew, who appeared for Miss Squires, said that the caec, was so exceptionally painful that he liadf thrown out a suggestion which, he thought, would iheve been gladly accepted by the dfcifendant. He again threw out the sug- gestion before opening the case, and a.sked the defendant to submit to a.n order of say 46 to 5a a wreek with the usual costs. The defendant (who was not legally repre- sented) said that prior to earning to the court he suggested that the dhotifd- be allowed to take tho child under his protection provided that "the lady" paid the costs incurred fiinoo Janu- ary 12th. Tho costB prior to thaot date 'he had himself paid. As he had been out of employ- mCnJt he had not done imbot, lie should liked to have done with regard to payments. The Chainniian: Do you acknowledge yourself to be father of the ch;. jd,? The Defendant: That ia what. I want to know myself. I dJOnt't wiffi to cause pain- I think I have considered* this b.dy in every respect, and I don't wish that the matter should be thrashed out. The Magistrates' Olerk (Mr Vincent) pointed out that the defemdant wouild not like to have tho child in his custody he was the father of it. The Defendant: If the lady tells me om oatli that I aim tihe father then I am jxrepaned to take it and relieve her of her responsibility MT Dew: But ttfs her child. I 'have not been able to ineipiire the defendant with oomtnon- aenae. Mr Dew then proceeded to relate the facts. He said that the complainant enorojjitened the defendant at Colwyn Ba.y in 1908, and she wias thon an assistant at a drapery establishment in tthat town. The defendant came ac the complainant on the promenade at Colwyn Bay. They went for a walk. amd he begged her to meet h'ilm again. She made no appointment, but he made other visits to the place, and encountered her again and continued to meet. her from time to time. He toM her that he was a married man, but he wommedi himself into her confidence, and got round her by sayijjg it vnas a, relief to get into her company, and to be able to talk to her. In fact he so worked upon her feelings that she BECAME ABSOLUTELY ENAMOURED of him. They eventually bccajne intimate, and from that, iJÜIe-Apra, 1909, down to October lie continued to have intercourse witlh her. ,-nhe became 00 dtisturbed aa to her condition in May that she 'mentioned it to the defendant, who made arrangements for her tu got over" to Llan- dtudno to be examined by a doctor, who said that he had! his suspicions. Defendant after- wards took her to a doctor at KJiyl, who pro- nounced her to 00 pregnant. She left her situa- tion, and went to her home at Shropshire, and wihito she was therre the defendant commenced writing letters to her. On October 9dl, he wtro(, starting lulco this: "My old own diurling Katie," and in which he stated that "the Bay'' had now loot its charm; "Once ihere wae a cUcerful and briglut face to greet one, but that sweet face bag gone, but I ana glad that it is not for long, he added- On November 10th, lie wrote "My dearst Katie,— I am sorry that. you should be so up-ietf ajid it falls upon me to try and cheeir you. Please try to be as cheerful as you can. I have a duty to perform towajrds you, and I mean to carry it out. I realise my duty- Do not con- eider yourself to blame: that falls on me. You say you ihave told youlr father everything. What dries that mean? Am I to write to your father?" The defeaidiant made arrangements to send the compHainant somewhere over her confinement, and eventually it was arranged that she should be sent to A FARM NEAR BANGOR, the terms being 15s a weeik. She got to the farm before Christmas. When the ohild was born he distiatched the following telegram to the complainant: "Welcome news, writing, ooming to-morrow, writing home,—Harry." Subsequently he wrote: "My Dearest Katie,- Well, my dear; how axe you now? I am anxious to see you a.nd the little one." On January 22nd he wrote in the same strain, com- mencing: "My very dearest K.a.tie." Corres- pondence then took place between the parents of the complainant and the defendant, who wrote on December let "For what has hap- pened between myself and ycur dear daughter, I venture to apologise. Although I cannot ex- pect anything but indignation from you, I have made full arrangements for her welfare, and for professional attendance, and also for the issue to be under my oare. It is needless my telling you of my responsibility, and I trust Katie will be alright." Subsequently his atti- tude changed, and he wrote to Mr Squires that he would not be responsible for the future of the child. He took the responsibility of seeing his daughter through ber confinement, he added, and now that was over his wife mamtiaained MiaA thte responsibility Wwa at an end, as his daughter was aware he was a mar- ried man. Mr Squires reminded him by letter that tate fact tbiat she was a wore be was a married man did not shift the responsibility from him. "The matter is between you and my daughter, and I want to know what your intention is in providing for the future." After the summons had been issued the defendant, dropping such terms as "dearest," "my own darling," wrote to the ooxnplainant wanting her to say oil oath that he was the father of her child. In another letter be stated: "I intend to question you when you are on oath." He asked that slie should pay the costs to him from January 12th-the acme of insolence, com- mented Mr Dew. The oomplairiant, in her evidence, was ed whether the defendant was the father of her childi, and promptly replied: "Most certainly." She added that he won her affections, and from what hot said &he gathered that HIS MARRIED LIFE WAS NOT HAPPY. On Easter Monday last he asked you down to his house, and you met his wife?-Yes. Did he meke any appointment?—Yes> on the following dfcty. And on April 12th did he seduce you?—Yea. And he continued from time to time down to October ?^—Yes. Are ajl the letters I rnave read (produced) in his handwriting?—Yes. What is his ocoupation ?-A tailor. And according to one of his letters he is now in business for liimraelf?—I think so. Who provided for your maintenance at the farm near Bangor?—Mr Pritchard, up to a cer- talin time. A lady in court then remarked: May I have a word to say? Magistrates' Clerk: No. The Defendant: I will accept her word. I have nothing to pay. I am satisfied with ail that has been said, but I again mwt ask that I should be satisfied as to the welfare of that child. I went to have the satisfaction of know- ing that the child is properly cared for. The Chairman: Do you admit the parentage? The Defendant: I accept the lady's word. It has been put to you that I am in a goodI posi- tion, but I may tell you that I am a tailor and draper. traveller, and the moet I have earned is 303 a week. I am jjerfectly prepared to take (bhe child under my protection. The Chairman; Do you mean to take the child home? The lady in court: No. An order for the payment of 5s weekly, with the usual oosts and advocate's fee, was made. The Defendant: I appeal against it. The Clerk: You can appeal at the Quarter Sessions.

SAD BURNING FATALITY AT LLANDUDNO JUNCTION. CHILD'S NIGHTDRESS IN FLAMES. Much sympathy is felt with Mr and Mrs Rogers Jones, The Pharmacy, Llandudno Junction. in their Bad bereavement oaused through the death of their little son Willie, years old, who died on Monday evening, as the result of a burning accident. On Tuesday afternoon Mr 1entdT Williams, COTONCT, held an inquest. Mr Rogers Jones, who appeared too be deeply moved, related the sod story of the accident-, which be said happened on Sunday morn wig. Shortly after 7 o'clock, when he was in bed, he heard the -o,,y saresmfaig in the kitchen. He rushed downstairs and found the boy standing on the hearthrug with his nightgown in flames. The boy must have come from the back kitchen to the kit-chml At the time the servant was washing the front door step, and he did not think she knew that the boy had got up. He put the fire out immediately, and applied linseed oil and after- wards vaseline to the burns. Both legs And hands were badly burnt, but the body was not burnt at all. After putting the boy to bed lie sent for Dr. G-rifflths, Degajiwy, who arrive*! in a short time. The little boy was quite ra,tional all day Sunday, and said that the accident happened through his trying to reach his shirt front the top of the range, when his nightgown, which was made of flannelette and cotton, caught flre. The child aecmed toO take a change for the worse on Monday morning, and died at six o'clock in the evening. In reply to the Coroner, Mr Jones said he had a fireguard, but it was not on the grate that morning, as the servant dad not know that any of the children were up. The deceased had a habit of getting up early, and was a most cairefu! boy, so that they had every confidence in him. Mr Gannon Roberts (a juror) asked if the door of the range was closed at the time of the accident, to which Mr Jones replied in the affirmative. Nellie Hug-h, a nmd-d, employed by Mr and Mrs Jonee, stated that she was the first to get up on Swnday morning, when she lit the fire in the back kitchen. None of the children were up at the time, so ehe did not put the fireguard on the grate. She went to wash the front door step, and shortly after- warde heard the boy Screaming. She rushed to the kitchen, when slie saw Mr Joces-puttirig the fire out. The jury, of which Mr H. W. Hughes, Stanley Stores, was the foreman, found that the child died from shock, a. the result of a burning accident. Upon the proposition of Mr Thomas Jon"" (postmaster), seconded by Air J. H. IrJam. a vote of oondoie.noe was passed with Mr and Mrs Rogers Jones in their sad bereave- ment,.

LLANDUDNO'S MAY QUEEN Miss Esme Chandler, who has been elected by the school children of Llandiufno to be the May Queen this year, is the daughter of Mr Chandler, I.lewe.yn-street, and a pupil at the Oralifydon School. For four years the ahildiren have elected their Queen, and it i, perhaps, a remarkable fact that on -m,,b occasion the honour has been bestowed upon a pupil from a different school St. George's. Dyffryn-road, Lloyd-street, and Craigy- don Schools have now each provide*! a May Queen, and the only public school remaining itS the John Bright County School. The crowning ceremony and its attendant festivities will take place on Wednesday, May 4th. The Queen and her suite will take a prominent part in the pro- cession, a<nd Mr R. Greenfield, F.R.H.S., Ty'nycoed, has again undertaken tlie taok of det-orating the May Queen's carriage. The sports, which will be held aIter the crowning oerejnony, consists of several novel and interesting features, and includes a new depar- ture in horse races, for which Mr Arnold Macara, the genial lewsee and manager of the Prince's Theatre, is presenting a handsome silver cup

DEATH OF MR A. G. ROGERS DEGANWY. The death occurred yesterday (Wednesday) of Mr Alfred Gelling Rogers, Craiboott, Deg- anwy, after a lingeriog illness, extending over several weeks. Mr Rogers was born at Manchester, his father being a prominent surgeon in that city. Ho was educated at King's College, Isle of Man, and Owen's College, Manchester, and afterwards served his apprenticeship as I an engineer with Messrs Galloways, of Man- chester. Ho foUowed this career for some yeais, until he took to farming as a hobby, and for some time kept a small farm nea.r Cor- wen. About 23 years ago Mr Rogers came to reside at Bodhyfryd, Llandudno Junction, and some five years ago reoioved to Crab- oott, Deganwy. While residing at Llan- dudno Junction, he assisted Mr T. B. Far- -rington in carrying out the Cowlyd water supply scheme. Mr Rogers was a. zealous Churclurtan, And took an active part in Church work at the Junction, when the services were held at tlie school long before the church was erected there. He was for many years churchwardeei of the parish. He was a sidesman of the Deganwy Church, where he often read the lessons. In politics he was a staunch Con- servative, and during the last five or six years of his life took an active part in pub- lic work. Three ye&re ago he successfully contested the LI an r hoc? Division for a seat on the County Council. He soon became exceed- ilngly popular among his brother councilJora m the county town, who appointed h.im chair- man of the County Weights and Meafruros Committee. Although he was confined to a bed of sic knees his many friends insisted upon nominating hini-fox tlie County Council election which took place a fe wweeks ago, but his opponent, Mor Henry Jones, however, proved the N-ictor this ttime, and was elected IT.F a small majority. Mr Rogters also contested the Oonway Town Council election in tihe Conscrvartive in- terest., and1 the first time was returned at the head of the poll out of 8 candidates. In the ejec- tion two years ago he waa deifoatcd, but regained his teaifc in tihe congest last November- During the period he pei*ved on the Conway Council he represented that body on the Oowlyd Water Boajd, and as manager of the Llandudno Junction Council School, he rendered excellent sorvioce. He was for eosme yearn treasurer of tihe local Habitation of the Primrore League, and as secretary of the Conway OomstitutianaJ Ohrb, was the meazis of materially improving the institution and mcreesing its popularity. He was keenly Interested in all kinds of athletic games, and filled tihe offices of ehairmar* of the Llandudlno Cricket Club, and secretary of the Deganwy Regatta. A few days ago lie imr formed jam intimate frieaid that if he got better he intended1 building a boat to his own. design for tlho Conway RiVerr. He had worked out the design during his ilinem. He was the. essence of geniality and kindlheartednews, and was held in the highest esteem throughout the district, and his ksss will be deeply felt.

NORTH WALES GOLF CLUB. The usual monthly medal com petition rqs held on Saturday. E. F. Wrigley and Dr. Lock hart Mure tied for the "win in," but on playing off Mr Wrigley was successful. '1'h. fallowing cards were returned: Sc. H'cp. TL Y. Lociliart Mure 81 7 74 E. F. Wrigley 85 11 74 C. Searell 85 7 78 C. E. Shelmerdine 93 10 83 G. L. Travis 90 2 88 Dr. Wood 11 20 89 A. H. Harwig 101 10 91 Judge Parry 103 12 91 P. G. Afthworth 109 13 96 J. E. Hallmark 121 15 106 Several otbors made no return.

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WELSH BLACK BREAD. (To the Editor of the "Fiancecr.") Six.-Twentv-t.w.o years ago I was, staying with my husband at Bodnant Hall, Denbigh- shire. We were oteatake-n one day by a severo swrm of rain, amd sheltered in a farm- house. On the table was a loaf of very dark-look- ang bread. I asked what it was, and waa tend it was the rye bread eaten by the peasantry of Wales. I was offered a elioe, a.nd found it delicious. On my return to Mr Pochin'e house I told my hostess of my liking lor this sterange bread, and she told me it was eaten every- where in Wales. Because I liked it. she had it sent down to the Hall every day till I left. Mr Pochin's daughter is Lady McLaren, and her son is a secretary of Mr Lloyd George, wiho was probably only too familiar with "the bread of tie people." ANNIE HUNT. Wost M&nor, Notitijigihajn.

TLLP RUTHIN." ^v^ral ^ERVATIYE CLUB.—Out of lrm; aPpJioarjts, Mr John Goodwill^ 1'iagloe thas been appointed to the ak<e'5h¡p of this institution, on the retire- A1 TV MR J. LJ. Roberts. V v ^^AN1C HONOUR.—Much gratifioa- <>l been caused ioca-Hy by the appointment H. Roberts, St. Peter's Square, to the h jjria,yc at on the County (JOIlnciJ. vacated J. Medwyn lliighe6. Mr Roberta is a the Town Council, and has filled the u^-hir,1 ,'a- 01' W'T^' m"Jch credit. He is one of frubj,;r. leading tradesmen, and a most useful .—At CLawdd'newydd Cthapel, on r^rv &yV marriage took place of Miss Yelder daughter of Mr Robert ?' IL'idre Farm, Derwen, and late of ■^V ( v.5ajTn- Ruthin, to Mr Fki'ward Rice Jones, YR, 'Llanfi'hangel. 'ho HELPERS' LEAGUE.—The an- Y/>e,g in connection with thia league e a S!U>'1 being placed to fund a. The warden of Ruthin br°Di-i=r on occasion, and delivered an ap- v. 1'lT i?e flddress. il!iam C0^NTY SCHOOL.—Misa E. K. ,ecieTlce mistress, has resigned her 11 at tlw.s school on domestic grounds. ^ISTRjct COUNCIL ELECTIONS. le foilowiiijr members were returned unop- iliiia^!n Uouncil :—Aberw heeler, Mr Owen \y S; Wocaenog, Mr T. O. Jones; Derwen, n). ,Diavaes; Llanarmon, /Messrs Robert >vhert T Lloyd Williams; Gyffylliog, Mr onee; Llandeg.la., Mr Meredith Jones; Y,^n- T?e< Messrs J. R, Lloyd and David • Elllio ^la^«'lida.n, Messrs G. R. Edward^ and I^Oke- ,ame; IJanferres, Miss Gwendoline ^Lianrliaiadr, Messrs Owen Hughes, and Isaao Willianw; Nantglyn, ij "6rts; Llanynvs, MCSBTS Win. Owen tn ry 11 gbne. in 7 if 1»ke place in two parishes, name. and Llangynhafal At tie former place there art three candidates for two seats, namely, £ Powell, Nanmor, E. Rogers Jones, Pentrecelyn, and J. H. William?, Tyny- cedyn. At IJangynihafal two candidates fight for one seat, viz., John Evans, the retiring member, and Thomas Morns, Garnodd'au. The following have been elected unopposed as guardians onlyLlanrhydd urban, Mr J. H. Simon; Lanfwrog urban, Mr Price Morns and Rev. Evan Stephians; Llanrhaiadr urban, Mr E-van Lloyd; Rutbin, Messrs Wm. Jones and Joeiah Jenkins.

RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL MEETING. Mr Owen WTiiliairis presided at the last meeting of this* Council on Saturday.—The Medical Officer of Hco-ith (Dr. T. O. Jones;) reported t'hat during the month seven deaths had been registered, and nine births, giving annual rates of 10.2 and 13.1 per thousand respectively. There had been no case of notifiable infec- tious disease, but, Gyffykiog suffered from an epidemic of measles, which necessitated the closing of the school.—On the motion of Mr G. R. Edward*, seconded by Mr John Evans, Lanbedr. the Oliairman and Vice-Chairman were cordially thanked for their servtoes in the chair during the year. i BOARD OF GI.ARDTAN--S.ne fortnightly meeting of this Board was held on Saturday, Mr J. H. Simon pivsi(iiiig.-The number of paupers in tlie Workhouse was stated to be 109, as against 92 on the corresponding day of last yeaii-. During tiio past fortnight 101 vagrants had been relieved, a decrease of 'v>ün. Gifts of fish for the sick inmate* had been received for Good Friday from Mx It. Roberts, fish monger, R^uthan, and he was thanked for his generosity'. Mrs Calvert and Mrs Stanley Wevma.il .reported having visited the institution during the weeli, and found everything in ex- cellent order, the sick being well cared for. ft was decided to diefer, until tho next meeting, the consideration of an important circular from the Local Government Board.

RHYL. ROYAL ALEXANDRA HOSPITAL.—The following gifts have been received, and are gratefully acknowledged :—A quantity of .surgical instruments, ivlrCo-pley; mackintosh sheets, etc., Miss Hudson chocolatea and books, Miss N. Lewis; and oranges, pupils at Areville College. GENERAL BADEN POWELL'S VISIT.— During the Easter holidays, the members of the, local Boy Scouts have been undergoing training, preparatory to tie review which is to take place in May, when Ma jar-General Baden Powell will visit Rhyl. POLICE COURT. On Tuesday, before Messrs S. Perks, G. A. Tavernor, J. ft. Ellis, Thomas Jones, amd T. D. Jones, on the ap- plica-tion of Mr Scott, am extension of the Queen's Hotel licence was granted until 2.30 on April 1st, being the occasion of the an- nual ball in connection with the RJivl Ladies' Golf Club.—Thorn a« Jones, Boston-piaoo, waa cherged with being drunk and disorderly on March 2Gtih, and was fined 2s 6d and costs.— Frank Hoole, of no fixed abode, was also fined 2s 6d and costs for being drunk and dis> orderly on Easter Monday. SKATING CiA RNIVAL.—On Easter Mon- day, at the Queen's Skating Rink, a very suc- cessful carnival was held, when there" were about 1000 spectators present. The awards of the judges (Messrs H. B. Massey and — Crabtree, Manchester), were as follows:- Best fancy dreas (for ladies): 1, Miss Ethel Williajns, Chester, "Bo-Peep;" 2, Mies Lena Brownlow, "Fatima;" 3, Miss Dillon, ''Gainsborough," 4, Miss Mamie Evans, "Queen of Hearts." Gønots: 1, Mr Lamb, Indian Chief:" 2, Mx A. Tliamas, Birming- ham, "Arab Chief;" 3, Mr Albert Hughes, "Louis XIV;" 4, Mr J. T. Thorn ae, Birming- j ham, "Charles I." Most comic costume: 1, M.r Mayer, "Married Life a Failure:" 2, Mr J. Evains, "To Let." Most original costume: 1, Mr S. Seeds, "Chantecler;" 2, Miss Ethel Godd-ard, "Black and White." Children's fancy costume: 1, Miss Hilda Jolley. Best skater (lady): Miss Hiltn. Do. (gent): Mr Frank D'Aranja, Manchester. RINK HOCKEY.—On Saturday evening, at j the Queen's Skating Rink, a hockey match was played between teams from CoJwyh Bay and Rhyl, the latter being easy winners. The teams were:— BJiyl; Messrs P. Sedds, F. Drake, R. Roberts, — Wells, and S. Thorn- l«y (captain). Colwyn Bay: Messrs A. Da- vies (captain), G. Bevaji, H. Wildman, J. Find] ay, amd J. Jones. The Rhyl teajn WOJl by nitne goals to nil, the acorej-e being Drake, five; R. Roberts, two; and P. Seeds, two.

FOOTBALL. DUNCAN CUP-FINAL. A DRAWN GAME. Llandudno Oarinthiaiis 3 I^aaidudno Celts 3 In the final for the Duncan Cup the Corinth- ians met the OeJts at Llandudno yesterday (Wednesday), when Mr R. D. Richards, of Bangor, the referee, lined up the players as follows:— OORJ1\TIIIANS.Sc.J.enj J. T. Daviee and Fred. W. Jones; D. Breeze, W. Lunt and Jim Parry F. Webb, All. Franoie, Del. Brookfw, Llew. Davies and A. C. NeaJ. CELTS.-—Goody; T. J. Brookes and Bob Hughes; O. E. Hughes, Rowlands and Fred. Brookes, D. W. A. Lewis, Dan Davies, Len. W7iHiianis and H. Wynne. Both teams being local the event attracted a large crowd of spectators, and the gate amounted to LB 59 4d. The Colts were awarded a penalty, the kick being taken by T. J. Brookes, who iiad no diffi- culty in scoring the first goal. After some mid- field play Jim Parry was afforded a fine oppor- tunity, but shot wide of the mark. Lewis next got possesion, and, encountered T. J. Brookes at tho goalmouth, f.rom whom the ball bounced into the net, thus making the score even. The men of Corinth having been awarded a. penalty kick, Brookes had no difficulty in scoring, thus, placing his team on top again. Breeze trans- ferred the play to the Celtvo territory, where Davies made a. desperate effort to eoore, which proved futilei, as Soden cleared each shot in a most creditable manner. At half-time tihe Corinthians were leading by 2 goals to 1. Short,ly affter the restart the Celts nuishedl up, amdl Soden ran out to meet tihe ball but Dan Davies ran up and sent the leatihor home thus agiacn equalising matters. The Corinthians netxb aifcfcacked and literally rained; shotB on the Celtic goal, but Good!y proved equal to the oooa- Bion. D. W. Brookes with a well-judged shot scored amidWt loud cheering- Breeze next got possession and ran down the field, cleverly evading a comers and finrEihcd a neat piece of work with an easy goal, thus equalising ma-ttetre. Exco'teanenit now became Eirtonse as there was only a few more minutes to play. Breeae dis- patched a Beauty to Goody who cleared naoely and tfhe game endied- iki a draw. ReouiBt: Corinthians 3, Celts 3. Tihe rel-dav widl take place at IJandmdino on Wedneed ay next at, 5 p.m.

Two natives have been sentenced to death at Botnbay lor the murder of Mr Jackson, the Collector tW. Nosik. Two others were eentewed to inuwporta- tioh tor life, and a fifth man to two years' imprison- meot for bttint oonoemed in the crime.

"EVICTED WELSH RADI- CALS. LIGHT ON CHANCELLOR'S ASSERTION. CONTRADICTION BY LADY AT BRIDGEND. Mr Lloyd George's pitiful story of "Evictjoas of Welsh Rod'ieaJs, in. consequence of "Tory teTroriam," lIS unfolded W tlie audience at the Queeru'e Hall, London, on Wednesday, has re- ceived a. flat contradiction) from a. Welsh lady, who remcanbers tihe eieetjcii to which the Uhan- ceHor referred- Here is the extract from Mr Lloyd George's speoch :— I waa a boy at school then, and I was in the blackest Tory village in the land. I believe my uncle, who brought me up, was the only Liberal in the village, so you may guew the sort of time I had. Now, very well, let me tell you what happened- He was not the onty Liberal in the parish. There were jucrt three or four others, and I will tell you what hap- pened to them at that election. One or two of them refused to vote for the Tory Caaididate. Two or tihoree of iben-i actually went f urther, and dared to record a vote for the Liberal. They all of thean received notice to quit. I remember some lads who were at. school with me, in the cflasB—two of them. They v.eix; the eons of one of those tenant farmers. I remember that within a year or two they had to leave tihe village. I was very young, but I knew tihe reason why they left. After the ekotion notices to quit were chowered upon tenants. What happened ? They were ttrrne4 out by the score on to t'ohc roadside because they cliared to vote aooordimg to their con- science. But they awoke tihe spirit of the mountains—the spirit of freedom that fought the might of the Normans for two centuries. There was such a fooling aroused among the mountains that hafore it went down the power of the landlords, which was as shattered as the power of the Druids is to-day. As ;he states above, Mr lioyd George was a boy at school at the time of the election referred to, vÎZ., 1663. As the Chancellor was born in 1863 he would be five wert3 oM. Furthermore, in a speech made before the general election the Ghfl.nccJlor. referring to "eviction^ of Weigh R-adrcate," stated «]*'<']neally that the alleged intimcdti-tian took place in 18b8- In reply to his aceucatjcme at that time the daughter of the latte Mr Dialwyn. M.P., wrote the following' letter to a London contemporary under tihe heading of "Welsh Evictions for 'Conoccence' s.a.ke. J" Sir,—I can well remember the election of 1868. My father, the late L. lJ. Dillwyn, was then M.P. for Swaaieea, and a strong Radical. There were many neiports after tliat election of farmers in West Wales having been evicted for voting Radical. The leading W7efeh Radical's were naturally, and rightly, indignant, and subscribed hadeomely to coimjoensate tenants evicted for such a reason. -My father put down his name for £ 1,000. Some time after- wardi-j I inquired as to whether they had got as mrucih money as was necessary, and then I learned/ tihat- no caoo of political eviction had been proved, and that. none of the s-ubscribera had' lieen called upon to pay. I think it. may be. assumed that no Tesranfts were, "flung out. as Mr Lloyd George declares was tihe erase. Bridgend. MARY D. B. NICHOLL.

THE UNION OF SOUTH AFRICA. For some time past the various African Colonies have been fullv alive to the importance of attracting tourists to South Africa, and have been calling attention to the many natural beauties and places of overwhelming interest in their Continent. In this connection, and on tlie occasion of the opening of the first Parliament, under the Union of South Africa, by their Royal High- nesses the Prince and Princess of AVaJes at Cape Town this year, Messrs Donald Currie and Co. have arranged to issue return tickets to Cape Town at reduced rates by the RoyaJ Mail steamers of the Union Castle Line, during June, July, and August, available until the 31st of Dctcembor. Numerous tours in South Africa have been arranged by Messrs Thos. Cook and Son, including the Cape Peninsula, Natal, Kimberley, Johannesburg, Rhodesia, and the Victoria FaJZs. and these c.an, if desired, be combined with the ocean voyage. Whereas a few years ago travelling in South Africa, was not .without its discom- forts, the railway facilities there to-day Ire unexceptionable, while the voyage from Southampton to Cape Town can he made in a vessel like the New Royal Mail steamer "Bal- moral Castle," of 13,361 tons.

DENBIGHSHIRE EDUCATION RATE. ei. REPLY BY COLONEL SANDBACH TO MR DODD. (To the Editor of the "Pioneer,") Sir,—At the last meeting of the Denbigh- shire Education Cocnmittee, as reported in yoiu: columns, the Chairman, Mr. Dodo, al- though I was unfortunately unable to be pre- sent. made an attack upon me far an alleged mis-statement of the amount of the education rate in my election addrces. Not deeming such a personal matter of sufficient public interest to warrant an ap- peal to the Press, I had intended to answer him in the place where the -att.=k'- made at tlie next meeting of the Committee. But the County Council have prevented my doing so, by striking my name off the com- mittee, so that I am compelled to ask you for epaoe for a brief answer. The accusation was that I had fastened upon the rate for one yeatr and: taken it as the average for three years. Mr Dodd ad- mitted, For the secoaid of these three years the rate was ls 2d." My exact words were, Ait the same time we have had to pay in addition to a rate of Is 2d for education." I did not say an "average" rate. It would make very little difference to my argument if I said "We have had to pay an average rate of Is IJd." Whether you take 4 each year separately or an average, and com- pa-re the rates with those levied in other counties, suci as Montgomeryshire, where the total rate is reported as 8; the Denbigh- shire raite is too high. Further, the elementary education mte for the y ended 31st March, 1908 (see vol. 176, p. 44) was IOd in the £ The rate for the year ended MarcA 31st, 1909 (see vol. 213, p. 45) was Is in the £ Yet M.r Dodd says, "There lias been no increase in the education rate. The ratepayers have keenly felt that Is is a.n increase upon lOd in spite1 of his assur- ance. It is apparent that Mr Dodd himseif makes a confusion between one year's rate and an average rate, when it suits his purpose, and that he has an unaeoountable antipathy to the true facte of the ease being presented to the public.-I am, Sir, voura, fete., S. SAKDBACH. Hafodunos. Abergele, March 29th, 1910.

OUR BREAD- (To tihe Editor of the "Pioneer.") Sir,—There is nothing we need so much as geod Droad. This is "tlie Eta-ff of life." Bad bread is the rod of diseaw. And o-urs is not good. Now why? We used to grow otir own Avfheat, grind it. and make our own bread. The yeast, too, was that of the lboijie brewer. Th:«igs were better in those days. We are conscious that, health is going. We at.trilrate this to other causes. We have raised our annual expenditure from sixty to nearly hundred millions in. trying to remove those caiufseo. And things today are worse than ever. Can we not hark bank I submit this question calmly and1 conscientiously to your intelligent ■rmders to protect oureel ATRK froM the imixirtation of the foreecmcer, faked flour, and learn to culti- vate our own tend, grow our own oom. grind our own flour- make our own bread, and 'generally make what we uns'r Ie not this the way to be healthy, wealthy and J, P. ajn, air, your obedient servant, J. P. SANDLANDS. Brigstoek, 'lhrapiS'ton, March 24ih.

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