The Welsh Coast Pioneer and Review for North Cambria

LLANDDEWI. VESTRY. —The anual vestry meeting was *d on Thursday, the Rev. D. Felix (Vicar) Welding. After the chairman had thanked Jj.e, cburchwardens and all church workers for kind services during the past year, Messrs ■ Morris and T. Morris were unanimously wardens for t'he coming year. A hearty of thanks was auso passed to Mr and Mr.i v ^"1 artm, Wrexham, for their kind gift of a ^•ndsonie brass aimsdish for the ure of tho ^-niurch.

PRESTATYN. CRICKET. —The cricket enthusiasts are pre- Paa-nig for tho teamen, and a strong team will be Put forward. TIIE CURATES' FU.-It is gratifying to 611,6 that the parishioners are taking sudh a kc-en lQ;t in the Curates' Fund, and the promise .the amount neees»ary has resulted in a de- to engage ail assistant curate. The atten- <i&n()e at the Parish Church is steadily increasing, 7^ Church work in the parish is in an excellent „te- libera is steady progress on evQry nand. llE WHIT-MONDAY EISTEDDFOD eveant promisee to be of a highly successful r^acter, and the number of competitors us ex- to far those of previous years^ COUNCIL MEETING.—The annual meeting of the Council id to be held on Wednesday, when tile new membera will take office. A DVERL-I SING. are being taken to effectively advertise the distinct, and the ^al committee are co-operating with the railway ^mpany with the view of securing botter train Be°~vioe than last year. P-8-A.-Tlie attendance at the P.S.A. meetings ^ntinueu very satisfactory, and on Sunday the c ,lr was oooupiod by Mr D. leary, and the p iresg given by Mr Pitohford. The Eisteddfod flze Choir rendered the musical portion of the Servim COACHING.—Prestatyn, during the coming fjj^son, is to be developed as a coaching centre- are a number of excellent diivee in the ^■Rhbourhcod, and with the excellent arrange- ments made visitors should have no cause for ^niplaint- MAGISTERIAL.—The death of Mr John Wih ^rrt» Rosslyn, leavee tlie Dyeorth distriot with- 0,1' a permanent magiytrato, and eteips should be ^nruediatcly taken to pla/* a resident on the ^'urnitssion of the. Poaoe. as the need oi a istrate in the district is much felt by many Mio require papers signed' by a Justice of the e. IECOVERIN-G.-We understand that Mr S Thomoa, who was injured last week is Covering satisfactorily. GOLF.—Mr G- T. Linnol won tine monthly at the Golf Club meeting on Saturday. I i>EATII.—On Saturday the death took place ^Mr Duplock, dent!tit, ait the age of 48 years. ff6oeaf>cd, who had resided at Prestatyn for some leaves a wife and family. The funeral took place on Wedmetsd'ay, the Vicar officiating. MOTHERS' UNION.-A meeting in conneo won with the Mothers' Union was held on Mon- S^y, an address being given by Mrg Jones, of .vterth Vicarage-

RUTHIN. THE GROUPED SCHOOLS- The monthly me&ting of Managers of the Crouped- Pjxjvidted Schools in the Ruthin district held on Monday, Mr Jones. Plas CocJi, pretjiding.—The Organiser of Education Wrote stating that complaints had! been received fco the unpunctuality of some of the assistant tieacliers in the county and that visitors to the did not, in all cases, examine the time- —The Clerk (Mr Ezra Roberts) said the complaint did not apply to the Ruthin die- as the teachers v.. a ll most punctual. In regard to the second < plainit, the Managers Passed a resolution with ti:e view of rectifying S5*6 matter.—A report was read from the ^vernme/nt Impecitor respecting Clocaenog It, stated that the premises were in Poor and dilapidated condition; the walls were dilaty and pre-sented a dingy ap]>earanoe; the *r:a-in and claiftroome wei-e disfigured by broken ks. held iOigctkor with oords. It would be for the LocaJ Ekluoation Committee to con- fJl the question of erecting a new school in Preference to spending more money on the pre- £ t building.—After a short discussion, it was redded to appoint a oornrrtittif^e to visit the locus an quo with tihp view of reporting to the County Authority. BOARD OF tj-u akjjiANS. Mr J. H. Simon presided at the last meeting P* this Board on Mondlay.-The Oletrk (Mr R. Humphreys Roberta) giubmitted the estimate for "e ensuing half-year, which, he said, was not Ccjnipleite, because he could' not say what the rate would be. The enm required for Cnion purposes wae £ 2.159. as against £ 2.531 for ooirresponding period period last year. The E'Qrn of £ 2,110 was required for educational pur- On the motion of Mr J. R. Lloyd. secon- d,O,d by Mr Win. Jones, the Board unanimously jh&nked the lady visitors for their services during year.—A hearty vote of thanks was passed the reftixing cliairnian and vice-chairman (Mr ohn Roberts, N-andiglyn) for their services, a.nd a ^Vm, Elllis thanked' tiLe Board for electing co-operative member.—On the motion of fir John ICvans, seconded by Mr Henry Hughes* I vote of sympathy was passed: with Mr T. O. ones, Llaaillidan (a member of the Board), on dmtij of his SOD,

ST. ASAPH. „ CATHEDRAL SERVICES. Ad wBunctay., ApriJ lbth. 5.15: Sei-vice, Garrett in B flat (Men.); An- them 82, "0 Lord, my God, I will exalt Thee" (Naree). Daily: Matins, 8.15 am.; Evensong, 5.15 p.m. Holy Days and Saints' Days: Celebration of „ Holy Communion, 8.15 a.m. Sunday (Cantoris), A.prtl 17th, Third Sunday after Easter. 8.15: Holy Communion. 11.0: Matins. Service: Sdby in A. Anthem 169: "0 Lord our Governoux" (Gadsby). Hymns: 301, 303. Preacher: The Canon in Residence. 3-30: Hymn 302. ( 12.15: Holy Commusion. Service: Tours in F. Litany. Anthem 424: "I will sing of Thy poweT) 0 God" (Greene). 6.15: Hymns 271, 15, 373, 296. Preacher: Vicar D. L. Jones. Collection: Sons of Clergy Corporation. SPECIAL SERVICE.—In connection with 7° Mothers' Union, a special service was held t the Parish Church, on Tuesday evening, hen the Yen. Archdeacon Thos. Lloyd deli- vered an appropriate address to a larg-e mbly. b OBITUARY. We regret to recoxd the ^ath of Mr Thomas Edward^, Ty'nycoed. ■eceased resided in the city for the last*eight y«ar«, with his son, Mr David Morris E<d- ^aoxis, bailiff to the Cefn Estate. Mr Ed- wards hailed from Eglwyebach, and epent greater portion of his Life there. His terment took place on Thui-sday, at Eglwye- The Rev. J. Piehej, rectoir of Cefn, offici- ^l^d at the house, ajid the Rev. H. L. Da- at this Church.—It was with regret that h« news of th« demise of Mr W. II. Jonee, West SOCD of the lato Mr Henry Jones, ditcher, was received here. Death took place the Royal Hospital, Liverpool, on Friday, ^oeased was only 19 years of age, and of a disposition. His remains, which were b:roght home on Saturday, were met at the Ration by many friieinds of the deceased, and a cortege wae formed to the house. 18 took place on Monday, when I there were over 300 persons present. About Efty wreaths were plaoed on his grave. The Rev. W. J. Da vies officiated. PROPERTY SALE.—On Friday la-i, Mr C. Wee-ley Haslaiii, of lthyl, submitted to auction at the Plough Hotel, St. Asaph, the freehold pro- perty known as Roe UGrl Philip, in tho parish of St. Asaph. There was a fair company prftjeait- and the property was knockod down w Mr Stevons, of Stoke, Stwits- for E2,14 which was considered a. very satisfactory price. Messrs Wilili-ame end Williama, Rhyl, were the sokcitors for the vendor.

RHYL. LICENSING.-The annual licensing- Com- mittee will be held here to-morrow afternoon. THE AP PROACHI NG SEASON. —M r Gil- te rt Rogers is bringing his troupe to Rhyl on May 9th, and they intend performing on the sands at Whitsunttdie. WOMEN'S UNIONIST ASSOCIATION — Lady Mostyn, of Mostyn Hall, has ai-rang-ed, for a meeting of ladies' at the Town Hail, on Wednes- day next for the purpose of forming a branch of the Women's Unionist andi Tartff Reiorm Association. Lady MQyn. who its the president of the County Association, will preside. SERIOUS ACCIDENT.—While engaged in piloting a vessei into the Koryd on Monday, Mr Win. Hughes, son of Mr Joseiph Hughes (co:<swai.n of the lifeboat) met wi;¡,h a ser;ous accident, and, together with his companions, Mr Edward Huighei and Mr Gomer iioberts, had a narrow escape Glf losing their lkyes. Through the force of the current the boat they were in wa.s driven between the vessel and the wall, and the ticie carrying the ship inshore also oauixxl the boat to be crushedi. Mr Edward Hughes and Mr Gomer Roberts m-ana^ed to jump overboard, but Mr Wm. Hughes was batlly crualiecl. He was removed to his fat.her's house., and there attended to by Dr. Jones. He is suffering from int-ern.al in- jures. The father is -also a sufferer through the less of hit- bot. TENNIS.—Arrangements have been made for restart.!ng the looal tennis dub. and a meet- ing of the members was held on Friday. BOWLING.—The Bowling Club has made an excellent ,start, and the greens axe in good condi- tion.. The new green, which was altered during the winter iiaa improved wonderfully. On Friday evening a meetuig of the committee was held to coiteDder the question of the looale of a pavilion, and it was agreed to take a vote of tlie members as to whether it ehouJd be placed on the north or southern side of the green. It way also arranged to invite subscribers of El each to the cost of the pavilion (£100), to be re paid with 5 per cent, interest in four years. The opening match of the .-ea« on for the prize presented by Mr E. A. Wood resulted in a win by Mr E. K. Miller, the scores being as fol- lows:—Firat round: Mr J. E. Johnson (0-3) 15, beat Mr H. T. Roberts (0—3) 11: Mr W. J. Simoook (0-3) 15, beat Mr W. R. Everatt (0-3) 13; Mr E. K. Millier (0—3) 15, beat Mr F. C. Roscoe (0-3), 7; Mr T. Clew ley (0-3), 15, beat Mr E. A. Wood (0—3, 9. In the second round Mr Johnson 15, beat Mr W. J. Simcook 7; Mr Miller 15, beat Mr Clew'iey 2. In the finaJ Mr E. K. Miller 15, beat Mr Johnson 10. The Rhyl Club axe arranging their fixtures for the searon, and have already decided on the fol- lowing da.tes :-Denbigh (Dr. Jones' te.am).. away, May 5th; Ccslwyn Bay, home May 28th, away June 9th; Denbigh, heme June 2nd'. Provisional arrangements have been made for meeting Wrexham, at Wrexham, on May 21st, and at Rhyl on June 25th. Llandudno and Stafford county are also arranging dates. ROYAL ALEXANDRA HOSPITAL. -Th. following gifts have been received, and are gratefully acknowledged:—Oranges, Mrs Wood1; flowersi Mrs Lewie; toys and crutches; Miss k Wrilliamson; boote magazines and papers, Mrs Ffoulkes, Mrs Elphiak, M4ss Best, Mr Morgan Owen. On April 13th Mr FouAkes kindly brought his gramophone to amuse the patients, as it wa5 a wet afternoon. His kindness in providing this occupation is always much appre- cia ted. ASPHALTING.—The Council have decided to proceed with the repairing of the asphalt on tlie Promenade, and for this purpose a sum of .£60 has been provided for ion the esti- mates. THE NEW RATE.—The various commit- tees of the Council have been engaged this week in preparing and revising the esti- mates for th.e coming year, and there is every probability of a sat-isfactory statement being presented. The public lighting and carting estimates have been considerably reduced. BOY SCOUTS.—The Rhyl Bov Scouts are undergoing a weekly drill in the football fiedd, under Patrol-Leader Jones. Last Saturday they were instructed in tent-pitch,- ing, marching, etc. The lads present a smart appearance, and a cycle corps has been or- ganised. FUNERAL.—On Saturday, the mortal re- mains of Mrs Hayes, wife of the Promenade inspector, were interred at the Old Cemetery, in the presence of a large assembly of friends and neighbours. Much sympathy is felt with Mr Hayes and family in their bereavement. JUMBLE SALE. On Saturday, at the Vale-road National School, a very successful jumble sale was orgaarised by Miss Owen- Jones, in aid of the St. Ann's Organ Fund, when upwards of X8 was realised. NEW BAPTIST MINLSTER.-Aftar being without a pastor for some time, the friends at the Water-srtreet Welsh Baptist Chapel have selected the Rev. T. M. Rees, of Caerau, Maesteg, and he took up his pastorate on Sunday. VISIT OF GIPSY SMITH.—Under the aus- pices of the Free Church Council, Gipsy Smith visited RhyJ on Sunday and Monday, amd addressed crowded meetings in the New Pavilion. On Sunday he gave Evangelical discourses, and on Monday he met in confer- ence the representatives of the various Non- conformist bodies for the purpose of advising as to tihe best means of reviving spiritual work. In the evening he gave an account of his life. RATEPAYERS' ASSOCIATION. The annuaj meeting of the Executive of this Association was held on Friday evening, Mr W. Walton presiding. The Chairman thanked the members for their services du- ring the past year, and referred to the ex- cellent work which they had been able to do in a quiet manner. He asked to be relieved of the duties of the office, believing that in a,n Association of that kind the occupancy of the cha-ir ehould "go the round." Mr A. Cheetham was then elected chairman, Mr F. Phillips vice-chairman, Mr A. Rowlands secro- I tary, and Mr R. S. C. Sykes hon. treasurer, th-e retiring officers being also tihanke4 for their services. Members expressed satisfac- tion that they had in the Chairman and Vice- Chairman members of the Council, while Mr Edmund Hughes was also a member of that body. It wais also urged that the Council should place Mr Edmund Hughes on the Road Committee, where his services would be very useful, he being the only builder who is now on the Council. A discussion also took place respecting the better cleansing of the streets, and members of the Association were asked to exercise Ithllir influence on the Council in securing the removal of refuse from bu*rimess premises before 10 a.m., as it was not in the best interests of the town that refuse carts I should be about the streets when visitors are about. I MAY-DAY COMMITTEE. I The weekly meeting of the May-day Com- mittee was held on Tuesday evening, Mr I Sykes presiding, when it was reported that it had been definitely decided to hold the drivers' din-new on Monday, May 9th, in the Town Hall, and the Chairman reported that he had received numerous promises of sup- plies for that occasion. The ncitt result of the entertainment at St. Asa.ph by Mrs Bray's Christy Minstrel Troupe was stated to be X3 8s lod, and the committee passed a vote of thanks to the members, to Miss Lena Brown- low (the accompanist), and to Mrs Roberts, Plough Hotel, St." Asaph, who had helped the entertainment in every way possible, and had entertained the troupe at its close. It was announced that the otfacer commanding the Territorials had granted permission for 25 members of the local company to join in the procession. The committee selected the fol- lowing as the May Queen's chief maids of honour: Misses Mabel Edge, D. Brownlow, n. Polkinghorne, and N. Evans. Various suggestions were made for the stage arrange- ments, and a Ladies' Sub-Committee was ap- pointed to carry these through. At the close of the meeting the Prise Committee met, when the schedule was finally revised, and it was announced that in addition to the silver challenge cup, given by Mr Lewis Evans, last year, Mrs F. F. Arthur, George HoW, was presenting a solid silver cup, to be won out- right for the single landau, etc., class. The prizes were sstated to be upwards of ;cloo in value, and arrangements were made for ex- hibiting them in the window of Mr H. Nel- son's cycle establishment.

RHUTJBLANT PARISH CHURCH.—Services next Sunday 10 a..m., Welsh; 11 a.m. a.nd 6 P-ni., Eng- lish. B PERSONAL.—We regiet to announce that the Rev. D. Jorae.>, C.M. minister, i» lying seriously ill. It is believed that the rev- gentleman oon- tractcd a oold diuring the recent election, he be- ing' candidiate AN OLD RESIDENT—On Tuesday, at PJivi, the funeral took place of the last surviving mo in- ter of an old Rhuddian family 1Jl the person of Mass P of Chester (dkugkiter of the la.te Mr Pierosi, of CwybT Fawr). FOOTPATH REP AIRING.-A correspondent writes suggesting that "the new members of the Parish Council should; take in hand the repairing of the footpath aerobe the fields, to Rhv-}, a.a the pa^li is much used1 and appreciated by victors during the season." FUNERAL OF MRS ROWLAND. On Monday, the interment, took place at the Parish Church of Mrs Rowland, widow of the late Mr Thos. Rowland, the famous Welsh scholar, and who was for six years vicar of this parish. Mrs Rowland died rather denly on Friday, the 8th. inst., at Colvvvn Bay, having attained the age of 72. 11le corpse was conveyed by road, the relatives travelling by train, reaching Rhuddlaji Sta- tion at 11 o'clock. Here they were met ov a numerous company of friends, who joined the procession to the Church, amongst whooi w re Messrs R. C. En yon, J.P., W. Conwy Rei!, J.P., J. Pierce Lewis, solicitor, Rhy.], the Rev. B. Evans, Baptist minister; Messrs Her- bert Harriett, H. Samuels, Roger Hughes John Roberts, the Rev. Robt. Edwards, „d the Vicar (the Rev. T. W. Vaughan), etc. The bearers were Messrs Ed. Evans, Wm. Wilson, Robt. Evans, Thos. Evans, Thos. Ellis, Thos. Roberts, Jos. GriffitJls. ThoH. John Hughes, etc. The service was taken by the Vioar, and th>? Rev. Robt. Edwards, v'ea.r of Trofarth (cousin of the late Rev. Thos. Rowland). In Church, the hymn "Mv God. my Father," was feelingly sung, and at the graveside "0 Fryniau Caersalem." The chief mourners were Mr IorwüTth Row] am,.V (son); Mrs Rowland, Miss Brookes, Mr Chas. Row- land (grandson), the Rev. Robt. Edwards, the Misses Jones, 42, West Parade, Rhyl, etc. Mr Arthur Rowland (son) was unable to 301.- tend. Mr Thos. Davies presided at tha orgtu. and played the hymn i-nd the "Dead Mareli" (in "Saul"). Beautiful wreaths were sent by Mr and Mrs Iorwerth Rowland, Miss Brookes, Mr and Mrs Arthur Rowland, Miss Williams, Talardy; Miss Roberts, do., and from "Ger- tie." A memorial eorvice will be held next Sunday evening. PARISH COUNCIL.—The last meeting of the old Parish Council was held in the Boy'a School, on Monday evening, Mr Wm. Jones, Churchgates, in the chair. There were also present Messrs W. C. Be.ll, R. C. Enyon, Ro bert Evans, Herbert Barnett, Joseph Ro- berts, and James Kilner (the clerk). Mr Ro- bert Evans ask-.ed for information regarding the repairing of the Marsh-xoad. Mr Joseph Roberts, the chairman of the Roads Commit- tee, reported that GO loads of gravel had IR.em carried to and spread on the road at a coet of X9 7s 6d, leaving a balance of 12s 6d to help to complete it. On the proposition of Mr W. C. Bell, seconded by Mr R. C. Enyon, and supported by Mr R. Barnett, a hearty vote of thanks was pagged to Mr Joseph Ro- berts for the thorough and efficient manner in which he acted as chairman of the Roads Committee for the past six years. Mr Ro- barts, in responding, thanked the Council for their kind expressions. He was glad that though good work had been done, there would still be a small balance to the credit of the new Council. Mr Robert Evans, Llys Derfel, proposed, and Mr W. C. Bell second- ed, a cordial vote of thanks to the Chairman for his long and valuable services in the chair. The Chairman, in responding, said he had endeavoured to serve the paxishioners and the Council faithfully for a period of 17 years. Complaints having been made that the evening lights had been dispensed with top early, it was explained that this was done with a view to economy and lack of funds.

NEWMARKET. A PARISH COUNCIL was held on Friday evening when, the following- wore pregent:- .I I Messrs J. Jones (chairman), R. P. Humphreys, E. H. Jones, R. C. Jonee, William Roberts and J. Roberts (clerk). Correapondtence was read dealing with the erection of a pump at the village w-el) etc.—Mr R. R- Humphreys proposed that Mir EdHvard Parry's tiendfer be accepted for same, and this was seconded! by Mr Edward H. Jones, and carried unanimously.—A communication was read1 from the Cllerk to tihe County Council, from which it app-ea-red that the proposed road-crossing at Dysiertih had been undler consideration, and that plans and estimates in connection therewith had been prepared by the County1 Surveyor.—It waa stated that the nclieme oould not be success- fully undertaken without co-operation of the several authorities concerned. The Parish Coun- cil was rcquesited to appoint representatives to meoe-t a county sub-committee; and this was done.

BEDDGELERT. SYGYN COPPER MINE. All the ma.chinery and plant of the Sygyn Copper Mine have been removed and ta.ken away. REMOVING SHEEP. Thousands of sheep pass through the village these days on their way to the uplands at Gwynarut, Capel Curig, Llanberis, etc.

THE ADMINISTRATION OF HOWELL SCHOOL, DENBIGH THE NEW SCHEME CRITICISED. The monthly meetdng of the Governors of tho County School was held at Denbigh on Tuesday afternoon, the Rev. James Charter presiding. The only matter of importance that came be- fore the meeting was the new draft scheme for the future adtainiiftratioai of the Howell Charity. A letter was read from the Board of Education stating that unless a petition was submitted against it within a certain time, it would be ap- proved of by His Majesty in Council without sub- mitting it to Parliament. Mr Gwiiym Parry said he was sorry the letter had not come before the Governors at an earlier date, because, in hie opinion* there were very serious objections to the scheme as now presen- ted. To the scheme as a whole, he had no ob- jection., but owing to the absence of a County School for girls In, Denbigh, it was of vital im- portance that the internet of Denbigh girls should not be Host s':g!lit of (hear, hear). Under the new scheme for the administration of the Howell School* it was intended that Denbigh girls in paxueulaj should benefit from the education im- paj-tcd at the school, but ae the scheme now stood, tine Howell Charity in an educa,tional &ense„ would bo distributed between the girls 01 Denbighshire and FLnt. That in itself was a very important conedderaitioai. Mr C. Cottom agreed, and stated that the scheme would be an Act of Parliament within eight or nine days, unless a petition were pre- sented against it- Mr Gwilym PalTry said the Denbigh people seemed to be very lethargic over this matter, be- cause they had allowed it to go to the hands of two or three persons in the county who appeared to have taken the matter inrbo their own hands emitixely. The Chairman said lie" considered the scheme a splendid one; and, if it were it would moan that Denbigh would be in possession of what would practically be equivalent to a County School under the Intermediate Education A Any attempt to move in the matter now, would probably upset the scheme. After a lengthy discussion, Mr Gwiiym Parry agreed not to move a resolution, and no ac+irm wae taken in the matter.

I" WREXHAM HORSE SALES. Attention is called to Messrs Frank IJovd and Sons' gireat Anrii sales in thetNort'h WalL Repository, Wrexham, on the 26t.h, 27th and 28tlh inst. the entries for which olmo by next Monday's post. Thee* are always considered the best of fe jmi, weB attendled by English and ContmenraJ buyers, and the auction-certs announce that they have great en- quiries for horaes of an oh-saea. The first two days' sale are for harness ho rees, hunters hack- neys, show horses, cobs and pomes, ard the last, day is for powerful town, kurry, van and young corses.

PRESTATYN CONSTITU- TIONAL CLUB. ANNUAL DINNER. SPEECHES BY LORD MOSTYN. COLONEL HOWARD, AND MR P. P. PENNANT. The members of the Prestatyn Constitu- tional Club iicild their annuaJ ainner to-day week, at the Royal Victoria Hotel, Prestatyn, when there were a.bout 80 present. Lord Mostyn presided, and was supported by Colonel .Howard, C.B., Mr P. P. Pennant, the Rev. M. J. Hugihes, Mr W. J. Warfolk, Mr E. Sherlock, Mr T. J. Scott, Mr 0. Emlyn, Mr D. H. Roberts (hon. se.cretary of the club,, and others. The loyal toasts were duly honoured on the proposal of Lord Mostyn. Mr J. W. War folk gave the toast of the "Army, Navy, and Auxiliary Forces," and Colonel Howard, in responding, dwelt upon the need fbr every man to take his share in the defence of his country by fitting himself for any emergency. He criticised the Government's policy in regard to the Terri- to rial Forces in the lack of proper artillery and the supply of hordes. THE WELSH CHURCH. Mr E. Sherlock, in giving the toast of the "Bishop, Clergy, aid Ministers of all Deno- minations," point.e.d to the question of Dises- tablishment, and urged all Churchmen and Conservatives to stand shoulder to shoulder in defence of the Church. The Rev. J. Meredith Hughes (vicar of Prestatyn), in responding, referred to the re- port of the Welsh Ghuireh Coinmessian, which was still in a state of "wait and see." Ho trusted the day might still be far away when any one would see the old Church of this country upset. He tiioughlt the Church in Wales to-day was stronger than it had been for a long tin-,c, and that was borne out by the statistics which they were able to lay before the Commission, and for which Ith.ey ought to be very thankful. He was very I anxious to see the report of the Commission. When it did come, it would be the most wonr- derful thing produced in the history of the Church. Altho-Light the Church had received kicks from both political parties, he thought thait the balance of gratitude rested with the Unionist party. THE DUTY OF UNIONISTS. Mr P. P. Pennant, in giving the toast of the "Constitutional Oausc in Flintshire," said it would have been incredible a fiew years ago for them to believe that the Constitution was so near being put into the melting-pot of revolution. It behoved them as Unioruist.s to be up and doing in the defence of the Constitution of their country. Their oppo- nents had said the will of the people should prevail, and it had prevailed to such an ex- tent that they were unable to re-introduce the Budget which they siaid would bo passed without the changx, of a comma. The result of this was that th-ey now proposed to abo- lish the House of Lords, which had stood be- tween them and the parsing of the Budget. It was therefore their duty to fight agaanst this revolutio-naxy attempt to iUp&et their ancient Constitution, which h'ad worked so admirably for the welfare of the country as a whole (applause). He did not know whether they would have an opportunity of expressing their opinion on the. subject, but whenever jt came they should be ready for ,a fight. He was quite sure that they in that corner of the county would do their duty (ap- ptlause). He was old enough to remember a good many things which had happened in the county, but he need only go back a few years to realise how wcfll the Constitutional cause had grown in Prestatyn. He had much pleasure in coupling with tlie toast the mame of Lord Mostyn, whose great activity in the interests of the Constitutional cause was well-known to all of them (applause). THE HOUSE OF LORDS AND THE BUDGET. Lord Mostyn, in responding, said the Peers had been accused of brteaikng the Constitu- ion of the country. They would agree with him that the House of Lords did their duty when the Budget came before them. He felt sure that there was not a man present who would not -agree with him that they re- ferred the Budget to the people purely in the interests of the public (applause). He believed the country as a whole did not agree with the Budget, espccialJy the Irish party, and if the Government madie any difference between England and Ireland in the matter of the Budget it would be a most monstrous piece of political jobbery. 0-pinion Wug (divided as to the question of a Second Cham- ber, and he hoped that the electors would thoroughly understand the question when, it was referred to them. He thanked them most cordially for so heartily receiving the toast. COLONEL HOWARD'S GALLANT FIGHT. Mr T. J. Scott, the founder of the club, pro- posed "Our Prospective Candidate," and re- ferred to the gallant fight which Colonel How- ard had made, and hoped' that he would soon bo selected to fight for them aga.i.n (cheers). He believed that Prestatyn was growing daily more and more Conservative, and the Church was also growing stronger. 1 Colonel Howard, replying, eaid the Govern- ment hadi deceived the country on every hand, and it would go down to posterity as the "Wait and See Government." He was not in the least discouraged by the results at the ltst. ejection, as the Unionists had polled in the county a larger vote than ever before. Instead of a majority of 3000 or 4000 the Radices had had their majority redhioed by 500 or 600. Mr Oswald Emlyn gave the toast of the Prestatyn Constitutional (Hub, and in the course of fes remarks dwelt upon the work <yf or- ganisation, urging the members to be ready for the fight whenever it came. Dr. D. H. Roberts, the hon. secretary., re- sponded, and referred to the progress cf the Constitutional oajuzle in Prestatyn. It was most encouraging, and they were determined that all their efforts MoUld be concentrated on securing the return of Colonel Howard at the next election (cheers). A vote of thanks to Lord Mostyn was proposed by the Vice-Chairman of the dub (Mr G. E, Roberts), who stated that. Lord Mostyn had been president of the club since 1893, and had olwavs taken a deep interest in the progress and working. He had. steadily seen the club growing till it was now, considering the size and population of the district, equal to any m the county. Mr T. D. Roberts seconded the motion which was carried with acclamation. The 'miusioal part of the programme was pro- vided by Messrs G. K. Osborne, O. Emlyn, James Roberts, and W. Massey. Mr Nor.man Bibby was the accompanist. Mr Morley Lewis also lent his gramophone.

RHYL CHORAL SOCIETY. PRESENTATION TO MR W.-J. P. STOREY. The Rhyl Choral Socdety, on Tuesday, gave an excellent prograirime at the New Pavilion, under the direction of Mr Richard Bromley. The building was well filled, the seating arrange- ments being in of Mr Wadsworth, while Dr A. Hilll discharged the secretarial duties in a very capable manner. The pieces selected for production were- "Anciemt Mariner" and "Blest Pair of Sirens; together with a miscellaneous concert. The choir and, orchestra (whioh num- bered in all about 180) gave an excellent perfor- mance. The choruses were produced with splen- did effect, and, since its last appearance the, choir has beeID more evenly balanced. From start to finish the pieces were much appreciated, while the soloists sang an good! voice and their render- irugs drew forth appreciative applause. The principals, were Miss Ada Forestb, Miss Winifred Lewis (who is to again appear in Rhyl at Messrs Wadsworth's concert), Mr Ernest Pikoe, and Mr George Baker. In the miscellaneous concert Miss Letty Williams, of Khyd House, Rhyl, appeared for the finJt time on a local platfo/m and' met witt a. most encouragung- reception. Mt. Horace Haselden was teadcr of the orchestra, which ac- quitt.ed, itself admirably- Mr R. Bromley made an excellent conductor. At the ckeo of the concert an, intea-esting gathering took place in the liarge anteroom of the Pavilion. The members,, after being en- tertained1, showed their appreciation of the un- tiring services sendcred the Society during its ten, year.}' eaistence by presenting th President (Mr W. J. P. Storey) witih a solid silver loving- cup (supplied by Messrs* GoBdbtraw Bros.). The cup bore the following inscription .-—Presented bv the members of the Rhyl Choral Society to W. J. P. Storey, Esq.. presidlent, April 7th, 1910." The conductor of the choir (Mr R. Bromley) said he had a very pleasing duty to perform. and would be pleased if the president would kindly come forward. This was the first inti- mation Air Storey received as to what was to take place. Mr Bromley, in reviewing the hstory of the cttacir, said it was initiated by Dr. Tomay ten years ago. The wiseaores at that time said it might possibly exist for two years, but, as a. ma.ti.er oi fact, this was the tenth annual oon- cert, and! never since its formation had the artistes iixil witih a better aground acceptance (applause-). Miss Letty Williams had t'hat evening made her first, appearance in Rhyl; he was sure, it would not be her last (applause). To commemorate this aiuciopicms event tlua felt they could not do better than show their appreciation of the faithful lnCIu- fcer.ibip and vaiiu^bio serv oes of their much es- teemed president. They had been heartily supported by the members; and lie (Mr Broan- ley) had miuch pleasure in presenting Mr Storey with a loving ouip (applause). Air R. Haiiio-n said he had followed the career of the choir slitoe its inception, and taken part in every concert from that of the "R-ox to the "Ancient Mariner," a.nd could therefore flpk from experience of the faithful attendance and financial heip which the:r president had always riven (applause). Mr Storey, in accepting tlie perrsentation, said he was at a great disadvantage that night. being .=n:d<kniy called upon to make a speech in accepting the beautiful loving cup they pre- sented hrm with. They have evi- dently not been "close fisted" in showing them- appreciation of his services and he assured them that he received thait token of tiwir regaid most gratefully, and ■witjh tihe same kindly feedings as it was given (applause). lie could only repeat that he was deeply gr,ate;ful to all, and that a.s long as he ooulll do anything to further tho interests of the Society he would be only too glad to do so (applause). A list of t;he su'bscriptioaie -in the form of illuminated address, together with the date of tho formation of the Sociiety, was handed to M.r Storey with the cup.

AGRICULTURAL CO-OPERATION. THE MOVEMENT IN THE VALE OF CONWAY. Air E. Davies Jcwies, solicitor, has received a com- muuicatdon irom the Board Otf Agriculture that an officer of the Board will attend at I/kmrwBt at an early -date to lay before the farmers of the district the views cl the Board of Agriculture in reference to agricul- tural eo-eopration, and the distribution of the grants to organised societies. Two flourishing Agricultural Co-operative Societies have recently been established in tihe district. Mr Catrter, a representative of the Board of Agri- culture, hat already interviewed the shareholders of co-opemtive societies at Lleyn and Kiflonydd, and it is intended to convene a strong representative meet- ing at Ll-anrwst, when the representative of the Board will be in 48 position to explain to the farmers of the district the proposals of the Board in respect to agricultural grants. It is evident that the Loard of Agriculture have in view the extension of practical aid anci support to the agricultural industry. Ad- dresses will be given by experts, including Mr Ed- ward Brown, F.L.S., youltry expert to the Agricul- tural Organisation Society (hon. secretary of the National Poultry Organisation Society), Mr Venney Carter, organising secretary of the National Poultry Organisation Society, and Mr Waker Williams, of the Agricultural Organisation Society, who will give in- foi'itia'tio,n on poultry and e-ggs, and explain the for- mation of co-operative societies. Hitherto (writes a correspondent) the Board of Agri- culture has been looked upon m the rural districts of Wales as a penal Board, owing to the fact that, farmers do not come in contact with the Board exoept in reference to breaches of the Sheep Scab Order and sbeep removal regulations. It is, however, con- fidently expected that when the farmers came in direct contact with the representation of the Board they will doubtless feel convinced that the Board of Agricul- ture have the best interests of agriculture at heart.. It is the intention of the promoters to convene 'I meeting on such a date as to make it convenient for the Preside,lit of the Board of Agriculture to be pre- sent. Lord C-irriiagton has pronounced his sympathy with the aims of the Society as follows:— am glad to iiave the opportunity of showing my entire sym- pathy with the agricultural co-operative movement, and 1 can assure you that every members of riis Majesty's Cabinet hopes to see a great development of the Society's work in the future. The objccts arid work of the Society have my most hearty support. hope, therefore, that all who wish well to British ag- riculture will support the admirable work the Agri- cultural Organisation Society is doing."

INTERESTING WEDDING AT LLANFAIRFECHAN. WATTS-WATKIN DAVIES. On Tuesday, at Christ Church, blaniairicchan, the marriage took place of Mr Watts, Bron- wylfa, St. Asaph, and Miss Watkin Davies, of Riiyllon, St. Asaph, second daughter of the 13 late Rev. D. Watkiin Dav:es, Rector of Llan- rhyddlad, Anglesey, and of the late Mrs Watkin Dawies, of Rhyllon, St. Asaph. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. F. P. Watkin Davies, Rector of Llanfairfeohan, and brother of the bride, assisted by the Rev. W. B. Hughes. The service was fully ohoraJ. The bride,, who was attended by her niece, Miss Dorothy Hay ward-Browne, wore a violet cloth coat and slcirt, and; toque trimmed with roses. She carried a bouquet of pinik, rotes, the gift of the bridegroom. The br.dessnraxl wore a white costume and hat trimmed with pink rose- buds She also wore & turquoise and pearl pendant, the gift of the bridegroom. The br-de was giiven away by her brother, Mr E. O. W*tk:n Davies, Plas yn Gran, Denbigh. The guests after the ceremony, were entertained at the Rectory by the Rev. F. P. and Mrs Watkin Davies* The invited guests were: Mr and Mrs E. O. Watkin Davies, Mr and Mrs Hay ward Browne, Mrs C. Grey Edwards, Mrs Suthcll, Mr and Mrs Owen Watts, Miss Watts, Mr W. Watts, Mrs Tudor Jones, Mr Arnold and Mr John Davies. After lunch Mr and Mre Watts motored to the station, en route for London. The following is a list of the presents a.1- ready received:—Bridegroom to bride, ruby and diamond ring and dressing bag; bride to bridegroom, gold and pearl studs; Rev. F. P. and Mrs Watkin Dayi nial-iogamy ourio table; M-r and Mrs E. O. Watkiin Dav les,gold curb chain bracelet; Rev. and Mrs Hay ward-Browne, silver £ oup ladle Mr and Mrs Tuthill, silvQr Guernsey roll; Mr and Mrs and Lewis Grey Edwards, silver revolving dish; Hcyward, Watkin, Dorothy and Bob, silver tea spoons; Mrs Vaughan, silver mustard pot; Masis Vaughan, silver writing set; Mr and Mrs Robert VaughaD, Majolica, china ornament; Mr and Mrs Owen Watte- l\tli Watts, and Mr W. Watts, silver and glass lamp and shade; Mr and Mrs Arnold, silver chain purse; Mr and Miss Stock, copper table heater; Mr and Mrs Ellis NVUkin, coffee oupi; Lady Reade, gold bracelet; Mrs Kerr, silver muffineer; M Row, piece of old lace; Mr and Mrs Price, cheques; Mias Corrie, brooch; Mrs Charles Lewis, silver suigar dredger; Mrs Charles Williams, cheque; Mrs Scott Bankets, Yenetion glass vase; Miss Alice Tuthill, silver mustard pot: M iss Tuthill and Miss Vaud Tuthill, set of silver buttons; Mrs Bury, tztble centre; Miss Alice implies ana ivir bClWln uones, aiivor sardine dish and egg- spoons; Mr John Davies, pair of silver bottle holders; Mrs and Miss Glynne Griffith, hat pins; Mr, Mrs and the Miase3 Pennant, ant:que silver spoon; Mrs North, silver bonbon dilshea; Miss Evans, cm- broidered lace toarf; Miss Yincent, jewel bag; the Hon. Mrs Best, brass tootinig fork; Mrs and Miss Lund, photograph frame Miss Owen, silver pin tray: Mr and Mrs Dobbs, silver nap- kin rings; Mrs Tudor Jonee, china soup bowls. Much interest was shown in the marriage by the large number of parishioners who were present at the service.

Sir John Dickson-Poynder has been ap- pointed Governor of the Dominion of New Zealand, in succession to Lord Plunket. Mr William Bill, station-master at Selby, Yorks, has inhenited an estate worth £ 100,000 from a distant relative. Sir R. Giffen, the well-known statistician, died on Tuesday in Scotland, aged 73. The death is also announced of Sir Thomas Selby Tancred, Bart., aged 70. The Queen rent a message of congratulation to General Booth, the vetaran founder and leader of the Salvation Army, on his eighty- first birthday. The body of Mr Henry Mo gan, a Glamor- ganshire local preacher, was found in the sea on Saturday near Abermawr, Pembrokeshire!. By using incandescent gas mantles upon lamps in place of electric light tlvj Westminster City Council anticipate saving from 30 to 80 per cent. in various districts. Lord Brassey, who is eeventy-four years of age, has accepted the mastership of the Bexhill Harriers. Prince EitelFriedrich, the Kaiser's second son, took part .in the consecration of the Roman Ca-tholio AsoeDDiou Cburch in Jerusalem on Saturday.

CONWAY TOWN COUNCIL. THE TERRITORIALS ENCAMPMENT. DEPUTATION TO MILITARY AUTHORI- TIES. PROPOSED IMPROVEMENT OF THE GOLF LINKS. The monthly meeting of the Conway Town Council was held yesterday (Wednesday), the Mayor (Geunciiior John Wilhams) presiding. The other members present wei-e, Aldermen it. A. Pnohajxi', Edward Roberts, W- M. Sever; Coun- cillors James Porter, Edward Jones, Jamee Stott, Frodi J. Jonebi Hug'h Owen, Robert Jones, A. J. Oicknan, Dr. Wm. Carter, J. E. Conway Jones, together the Ciork (Mr T. E.. Parry), rhe Surveyor (Mr F. A. Deiamotte), the Accountant (Mr Hugh Parry), the-Colbectoor (Mr D. M. Jones), aalt tho Gaa Manager (Mr H. Dixon). THE LATE COUNCILLOR ROGERS- Tho Mayor in moving a vote of condolence with the fa.mily of tine late Mr A. G. Rogers, said they all feat the lose of suoh an esteemed member, who always had tne best of interests of the borough at heart. Mr A. J. Oidmari seconded and spoke in terms of hig>n apprec-iation of Mr Rogers. Mr James Porter supported tne motion, adding that by the death of Mir Rogers fhey had lost no ordinary man. He was popular and was a gentle-man in the highest sense of the worck Tine membea's signified their approval of the motion bv upruuig. THE HARBOUR. I The Harbourmaster reported that from Febru- ary 20th to March 20oh seveii vessels of a registered tonnage of 497 discharged and loaded cargoes. The sum of £4 176 5d had been re- oeived in harbour dues- CONSUMPTION OF GAS. The Gas M-anager reported that the quantity of manufactured during tlie month ended Maroh 25th, showed an increase of 201,000 cubio feet on the corresponding period last year CASTLE FLAGS AT HALF-MAST. The Estate Committee reported having considered the question of displaying flags at the Castle on the occasion of the dieath of any member of the Council, and they recom- mended as follows:-Upon the death of a Mayor and Constable of the Castle in offioe, the Constable's flag and Union Jack be flown from the time of death until the time of burial; on the doath of an ex-Mayor, the two flags to be flown upon the day of ourial; on the death of a member of the Council the Union Jack to be flown from the time of death until time of burial: and on the death of an ex-member of the Council the Union Jack to be flown on the day of burial. The recommendation was adopted. CASELL CAERLLEON. With regard to the appeal for subscrip- tions towards defraying the cost of preserv- ing and fencing Caetell Caerlleon, the Borough Surveyor reported that Mr Harold Picton offered to subscribe £ 2 2s, and the Llandudno Field Club .£1 Is. The Abergele and Nant Conway Antiquari-an Societies re- gretted they had no funds available to tub- scribe. USE OF THE FORESHORE. The Borough Accountant reported that subject to confirmation of the Council, he had arranged to charge an annual sum of £ 1 for the use of part of the foreshore near Pensam, by the St. George's Steamship Co. This portion forms part of the foreshore in- cluded in the terms of settlement between the Crown and the Corportaion, and as owners the Council should demand a rent. The Accountant's action was confirmed. ENGAGING APPRENTICES. On the recommendation of the Gas Com- mittee, it was decided that an apprentice, not under 16 years of age, be engaged for the gasfitting department for five years, at the following scale of wages, viz. First year, 5s; second year, 6s; third year, 7s; fourth year, 8s; and tlie fifth year, 12s. It was further resolved to advertise in the two local papers inviting applications. DRAINAGE OF TY'NYCOED. The following letter wa-s received from Mr W. S. Aston, hon. secretary of the Birming- ham Hospital Fund, with regard to the drain- age of the Ty'nyeoed home. "I brought your letter before my commit- teo at their meeting on Thursday, and they were very disappointed that your Council de- clined to extend the sewer to Ty'nyeoed, especially in view of the fact that we are amongst your largest ratepayers, and spend so much annually in your district, and, in addition, we were prepared to contribute nearly half the estimat-cd cost. You do not even say what terms would be acceptable to your Council, and so, I fear, you leave us no alternative but to put the whole of the facte before the Local Government Board, and to seek their help forthwith." NO TERRITORIAL CAMP THIS YEAR. The Cainp Committee reported that they had received a communication from the military authorities stating that it is not proposed to send any Terra tor lals to canip on Conway Morfa during 1910. It was reeolved that the Mayor, ex-Mayor, and Deputy Mayor, with the Borouigh Surveyor and Borough Accountant be deputed to seek an interview wiith the B.O. Staff at Chester, and that the deputation be authorised to lay the facts before the H.O. Staff, and arrange aa early a date a.& convenient. PI TAR-SPRAYING. The Borough Surveyor was instructed to spray the roads with tar from Pensarn Bridge to the Llandudno Junction goods yard, and from Erskine Hotel to the Bangor-road archway. THE RIFLE RANGE. The Estate Committee recommended that the banks of the rifle range be repaired at a cost not exceeding LM, on the lir. suggested by them, viz., to make up with earth the broken portions., and to then sod over. The recommendation was ad-opted. THE LIBRARY, It was reported that 545 books were borrowed from the Library during the past month, and that the attendance during the same period1 wae 2045. PRICE OF BUTTER AND EGGS. Complaints having been received concerning tihe present modfe of fixing the price of butter and eggs. it was resolved that a Letter be sent. to faxjiKsnj in iflie district inviting them to ^rnoet the committee to' discuss the matter of the pricing of same. A RESIGNATION. The Fine Brigadie Committee reported that Mr Owen Rowland, J.P., had' tendered his resigna- tion as a member of that committee. On t;he recommendatioin of Dr. Prichard, secon- ded by Mr J. E. Conway Jones, the committee ware requested to aak Mr Rowland to recon- sider his decision. COLLECTOR'S ASSISTANT. Mr David Jones, Newborough-terrace, w,.s appointed col1edor's i!.ist.a.nt. SIKiUESTED IMPROVEMENT OF THE GOLF LINE 5. The following letter was received from Capt. E. P. Brooke, hon. secretary. of the Carnarvonshire t; If Club, viz. The committee of the above club have had under consideration the question of a re-arraiigenie-it of the golf links, for which purpose they have had a professional expert down at considerable expense to advioe as to the alterations and additions necessity to establish an 18-lxle oourso playable the whole year round. The expert marked out the suggested covse on the map, and I am directed by my committee t" invite the members of the Town Council to a meeti ai, the Club House to discuss the whole question. The committee think that some ster* should be taken in the interests of the town and immediate neighbo lr- hood to afford the best facilities to visitors desirojs of playing golf, and in face of the fact that links are starting up along the coast, thereby taking away visitors who would come to Conway, it is felt tiirt steps should be taken to keep the Oonway Links in the front rank, it being one of the oldest established and finest courses in North Wales. I might mention the laying out of the proposed oouraewould entail a large amount of capital expenditure, and the ooin- ruiUte would be glad to make their position clear ro the members of the Council before they proceed fur- ther (if at all) with the matter. I should be glad to have an early reply. The matter was referred to. the Council in committee.

The deaith occurred at Peterhead, on Mon- I day, of Mr Wm. L. Taylor, who owned an un- rivalled collection of psalters and different versions of Psalms. He was a well-known figure m the bookselling world, having been in business since 1851- Maud Williams, born on the 6th June, 1895, was admitted a scholar to the public element- arv school at Rhayader (Radnorshire) on the 4th July, 1898, since which time ahe has not lost, a single attendance during school hours. She is now top of her class in standard (U- VII. 1 <

Late Advertisements. ST. ASAPH (DENBIGH) EGBJLL DESTSIQ COUNCIL. TO CONTRACTORS. LLANDDULAS SEWERACTR. fTlEIE Council invite TENDERS for p,ovid. ing and laying of about 350 yards of G.S. Stoneware Pipe Sewer, 9-inch irKornaJ diameter with manholes, etc., along Lkulab- road, in the Pariah of Llanddulas. The Plans and Specification may be wcu and Schedule of Quantities obtained on ftp- plication to Mr E. O. Evans, (Sanitary Sur- veyor, St. Asaph, from whom .'urt.her parti- culars can be obtained. Tenders to be sent to me, the urnint^ig-ccd, on or before Thursday, the 28th M's'.curt, eu. do reed "Tender for Sewerage." Tho Council do not bind tlienis-_lc.s to ao- oept the lowest or anv Tender. CHAS. GRIMSLEY, P Clerk to the TO CONTRACTORS. riTENDERS are invited for BUILDING A NEW TOWER to ST. PAUL'S CHURCH, COLWYN IS A. If, K o rtA Wales. Quantities may be obtained on deposit, of Two Guineas, and Plans may be £ .<>en at 1he Offioe of the Architect, Mr Johr. Douglas, 6, Abbey-square, Chester. The lowest or any Tender will not neces- sarily be accepted. p TIJrOTOR, CARS.—Panhard, 8.11-h.p., foir- seat or, detachable tonaieau, converting to large box, good condition, £ 60; Beeston- Humber, 5-i-h.p., running order, £ 15.— Apply, Lance, Lloyd-street, Uand-udno. j) AGRICULTURISTS and DOMESTICS < <J\J Wanted, immediately. Colomce. Fares, X5 upwards.—Apply, personally, Wright's Travel-Emigration Offices, Wat^r- gate-etreet, Chester. p WANTED, a Working-Housekeeper, n a Farm, near Rhyl.—Apply, "O. W. "Pioneer" Offioe, Colwyn Bay. D

NORTH WALES WEDNES- DAY FOOTBALL LEAGUE, SUCCESSFUL DINNER AT LLANDUDNO JUNCTION. OBJECTS OF THE LEAGUE. The North Wales Wednesday Football League held their annual diimetr at the North Western Junction Hotel on Wednesday evening, when Councillor T. E. Purdy, of Colwyn Bay, pre- sided, and Mr T. J. Jones, Dinar th Hall, occupied the vice-chair. The others present included Messrs Robert Greenfield, F.R.H.S. (chairman of the League), Fred. W. Jones (secretary of the League), Hitrold Hayden, J. M. Jones, J. H. H.ub.æ.. Joseph Owen, Joe Taylor Llew. Jones, George Snow, J. H. Brookes, Geo. Hitchen, J. W. Arrowsmith, Will Gapel, E. IVice, H. E. Robertson, Llewelyn Roberts, Win. Jones* L. J. Luther, Ted Wil- liams, Robert Hill, J. E. Edwards, J. G. Owen Win. Rowlands, John Roberts, J. Lloyd, J. Edwards, R. J. Hill, H. Roberta (junr.). H. E. Palmer, H. Daviea, and D. Clwy<* Griffith ("Welsh Coast Pioneer"). THE MENU. The following was the menu, which waa well catered by Mr and Mrs Kerrwige:— Tomato and Clear Soup. Fillets Soles with Tartar Sauce. Boiled Fowls with Parsley SauoeL Roast Lamb with Mint Seuoe. New Potatoes. Spring Cabbac- Trifle. Taxtiets. Jellies. Cheese, Etc. THE TOASTS. The Chairman gave the toast of the Kin& which was musically honoured. AMUSEMENT FOR SHOP ASSISTANTS- The Vice-Chairman in proposing the toa^t of the North Wales Wednesday League. said that in da-ys gne by he had! been a football enthu- siast, and still followed with considerable interest the doings of the various clubs. It was a sport that wae worthy of support, and he was glad to note that the interest in football was on the in- crease Cheat, hear). H e undteratood that the Wednesday League was formed in the year 1906. mainly by dhop assistants> and had continued to progress up to this year when a record was roadbed (hear, hear). In this district they had any amount of amusements during the summer months, but if it were not for the Wedineaday League one half of tlie shop assistants of toe district would have no amusement during the winter months (hear, hear). There ware this year govern, teams in th- League, but he would like to see that number doubled. It was 8, very com- mendable fact that ail the players were amateurs. Tti conclusion, he congratulated the Leagrue upon luaving sueih capable officials as Ool. ^ielior their president, Mr GroenSed, chairman, Mr A. J. Daveies, treasurer, and last, but not least Mir Fied. Jones, the energetic secretary (applauee)- Mr R. Geenheld in responding said that the Wednesday League had passed through very deep waters two years ago, but during the laat twelve months it had come to the froij^» (hear, hear). The object of the League was to find for the shop assistants some useful and healthy recreation, and he could not think of any healthier and better sport than football (cheers). The Wednesday League, however, oould rob support itself and was in need of financial assis- tance. Th<jy had the eoitihusLasm of the piayora any] the puf>iicb but needed financial help. Tlie last two matche in tihe final for the Duncan Cup proved thwt Wednesday football was taking or (hear, hear). The League had some differences with the promoters of Saturday footb but he looked forward when their rules would be so altered aa to do away with those diiferenoce. According to the present rules a player, if he only played once on a Saturday would bo barred from playing in any Wednesday football. That lie thought was very bard lines, and was one of the rules he hoped to see soon altered (hear, hear). Ho also thought it would be a very easy matter to doable the number of teams now in the League if that restriction was done away with. In conclusion, he paid a high tribute to the secretary of the League (applause). TO RAISE THE TONE OF FOOTBALL. Mr Fred Jones, in submitting the toast ofi the "North Wales Coast Football Leagua and Association," said that in its youngor days the Coast League lived in perilous times, but bad done some most excellent work, and had lived to witness the rise and progress of Association football along the Welsh coast (applause). The Chairman (Councillor T. E. Purdy), in responding, said he was pleased to see suci* a noble army of sports in the Wednesday, League (hear, hear). As a member of the Coast Association, he said that if that, Asso- ciation could do anything to assist the Wed- nesday League in any way he for one tfould support their cause (applause). He con- tended that every class of people ehould go and witness the football matches, and then the tone of football would certainly ise. It was a manly sport, and a respectli-le crowd would do much towards lessening foma of the foul languag-e they too often heard on the football field of to-day. If all the par- eoas would attend at football mat-ches on Saturday they would learn what to prea.chi a.bout on Sundays (laughter and applause). In conclusion, Mr Purdy said that it woiLL4 afford him much pleasure to become one of the patrons of the Wednesday League (ap- plause). The Chairman next {rave the toast of "Prefit dent of the League"—Colonel Mellor. Mr R. Greenfield responded on behalf at Colonel Melior, and remarked that Colonel Mellor was one of the pillars of the Wednesday League, a thorough sportsman a.nd a gentkr man (applause). Mr A. A. Kerridsgtt gave the toast ca thU visitors. During the evening a capital musical pro- gramme was well sustained by Messrs Gooqrt Snow, Llew. Jones, and Will Cape!. Mr J. W« Arrow smith was the accompanist.

It is stated that a opmol reown." of eM army men with a knowledge of mil way work ie to be fanned, the reserve being availably i lor waor.