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Colwyn Bay. VIOLIN TUITION by Mons. Constant Lalan-de,o.f Riviere's Orchestra. For terms, etc., address, "Pier," or "Ravenswcod," Rhiw-road, Colwyn Bay, 8557 NUMEROUS testimonials from all parts testify- ing to the Scientific Examination of the eye- sights, by R. G. OWEN, F.S.M.C. (Lond.), LLANRWST. Clients vc-sted at their own pri- vate residences. You are cordially invited to inspect the New Stock of Solid Silver Goods, Electro-Plater and Jewellery, which A. N. CROSS, JeweLtef, Col- wyn Bay, is now showing at his premises at we corner of Station and Abergele-roads. Every- thing new, everything bright, and of the very best quality at moderate prices. All goods marked in plain figures 7345 DON'T make any engagement for Wednesday •night, January, 20th! At 8 o'clock that night, the Abergele County School Company will give a performance (in English) of Mr Beriah Evans's new and most successful drama, "CARACTA- CUS," in. the Puiblic Hall. Buy your tickets soon. Price of Admission 3s, .25, and is. THE FREE LIBRARY CONTRACT. — The contract for he Free Library, which was offered to lessTs Robert Evans and Son on certain con- di'tions, hias been accepted by them for £ 3,105 3s 6d. The contract will be signed next Mon- day, and the work will be commenced during the week. BANBRXJiPTCY CASES.—At Bangor County Court, on Friday last, Griffith Williams, Grove Park and Belgrave House, Colwyn Bay, a tailor, whose gross liabilities were returned at £ 210 105 7d 'with a deficiency of CIS 9s 7d, appeared for his .public examination. The debtor ascribed his faiiure to "ba'd trade and! bad debts." Th'e examination was closed.—John Perry, until lately residing at Gol-ding- Upper Promenade, Colwyn Bay, 'engine driver and lodging-house keeper, was. publicly examined. According to the statements. Which he made to Mr Daniel W lliams, the assistant official receiver, the debtor came to Colwyn Bay eight years ago, and kept a lodging-house, witih about ;640 worth of furniture. The deficiency was £ 29 15s 7d. The examination was closed.—A Receiving Order has been made upon the e-irate of iNir-I Bromley, confect;oner, Colwyn Bay.—A meeting of 'the creditors of Mr H. W. W. Eddy, of the Cen/tral Carriage Works, Colrwyn Bay, was held at Chester on Wednesday, Mr D. Williams (Assistant Official Receiver) presiding. A state- inenit of affairs sihowed unsecured liabilities £1,382 us 3^d., assets realised under deed of assignment ^175 is gd' machinery £120, book debts estimated to piloduce 617S 148 4d, de- ficiency £ 916 7s 7d. -Air James S. Bowler, OIf Messrs Johnson and Bowler, Colwyn Bay, was appointed trustee, and a committee of inspec- ion was appointed.

Conway. 90 PER CEKT, of Headaches are caused by Eve-strain. Cured permanently by glasses. .s FREE TESTS -by R. G. OWEN, F.S.C.M., at Compton House, first Friday in each month. DEATH OF AN A.R C.A.—The death occurred on Saturday of Mr Henry Hilton, a well-known Liverpool artist. Mr Hilton was a water-colour painter, well known to frequenters of the Royal Cambrian Academy, of which institution he was an associate. IMPROVING.—It is satisfactory to know that Wilson, the popular C-onway forward, who sus- tained a fractured leg in Saturday's match with Llandudno, is improving under the professional care of Dr Jos. R Williams. The plucky manner in which the young fellow bore himself after the accident has elicited general praise ,from those who witnessed the unfortunate affair.—We are also glad to report slight progress in the condition of Mr Bushnell, the veterinary surgeon, after his carriage accident.

Lkitidudoo. EYE-REST for tired eyes, obtained from our Scientifically-fitted Glasses, R. G. Owen, F.S.M.C. (Lond.), OPTHALMIC OPTICIAN, LLAN-RWST. Wr.te for testimonials. 5257 UNIVERSITY OÙLLEGE OF NORTH WALES, BANGOR.—The Senate have awarded the Gladstone prize for the present session to Mr Jacob Rees Gabriel for an essay on "Giraldu Cambrensis." The prize, which is of an annual value of c5, is placed at the disposal of the College bv the Committet of the Liberal memorial to Mr Gladstone.

Lianfairfechan. MR. COLLINS ROBERTS, of Rhyl, will bring under the hammer some valuable freehold property known as Cloth Hall," on Tuesday, the 29th inst, at the Queen's Hotel. The unique position of the property, with its excellent frontage, and being a corner property, ought to command a good figure It is well adapted for almost any kind of business and is a very tempting investment.

Llanrwst. For WATCH and CLOCK REPAIRS, try C. LUNT- WILLIAMS, 11, Denbigh-street. Good work guaranteed. 8407. SPECIAL OFFERS.—Gold Specs., from 15s. Gold-filled, from 5s 6d. Eyes tested free. R. G. Owen, F. S.C. Nt. -Griffith Owen and. Son, Watchmakers, Jewellers, and Opticians. 5257 RESIGNATION OF DR. PARRY. — At the fortnightly meeting of the Llanrwst Board of Guardians, on Tuesday, Mr E. Jones Williams presiding, a letter was read from Dr Parry resign- ing his position as medical officer and vaccinator in the Llanrwst district, and also as medical officer for the Bettwsycoed district. The resignation was accepted unanimously, and it was forthwith decided to advertise for a successor for the Llan- rwst position, the vacancy in the Bettwsycoed district being left for later consideration.

Rhyl. J. TALBOTT'S ANNUAL CLEARANCE SALE takes place during the last fortnight -in January, when the whole of the lÜgh-olass Stock of Drapery Goods will be offered at big reduc- tions. Departments: Millinery, Mantles, Dresses, Ladies' and Children's Underclotfiing, Hosiery, Gloves and Fancy Goods.—60 and 61, High-street, Rhyl. 8978 W. S. WILLIAMS & CO., Central Build- ings, Rhyl, desire to invite a trial order for their superior Tailor-Made Dresses also their perfect- fitting Dressmaking Costumes for all occasions, and their up-to-date Millinery. Special atten- tion paid to their quick despatch of Family Mourning Orders. Every requirement kept in stock for undertaking. c6j RELIEF OF THE POOR.—At the Town Hall Soup Kitchen on Tuesday last iabou,t 'three hun- dred persons received quantifies of soup and bread. Miss Williams, Alexandra Hotel, and Messrs J. H. Ellis! and' H. A. Steer, were in attendance superintending the distrihuition of the charity. RHYL BELLRINGERS' DINNER. Last night the annual dinner in connection with the Rhyl Bellringers' Society took place at the Windsor Hotel, Rbyl, Mr Wallis (captain) occupving the chair, whilst the vice-chairman was Mr Egerton. An excellent repast was provided by Mr and Mrs Wallis, and the postprandial proceedings were of an exceedingly convivial character. Several toasts were pledged. The attendance included the Vicar (Rev Thos Lloyd), Rev Thos Jenkins, and Messrs W. P. J Storey, S. Vinning, F. Wallis, Newman, A. Webb, Ellis, Gunner, and Ditchfield. CHRIST CHURCH {WATER-ST.) SOCIAL. —Mrs A. Rihydwen Jones, on Wednesday even- ing, provided a splendid social at the School- room in connection with the Water-street Con- gregational Church. There was a very large at- ten,dance of members and friends of the Church, and the tables, which were -elegantly decoratedl for the occasion, were presided over by Mrs T. M. Davies, Mrs G. W. Parry, Mrs p, Mostyn' Williams, and -Al,rs IE, A. Jones. At the con- clusion of )['he proceedings Mr Walter Davies (photographer) proposed, and Mr Robert Hughes seconded a vOite -of thanks to Mr and Mrs Rhyd- wen Jones. Mr Ennesit Nelson acknowledged) thie vote, in the absence of Mr R'hydlwen Jones. PR I NIC E S' STR E E T LITERARY SOCIETY. On '.Monday evening at a meeting of the Princes- street Presbyterian) Literary and Debating Society a 'diehiate took place upon the question of alien immigration. There was a moderate attendance. Mr Percy D'avies, High-street, favoured) without re struct ion the continuance of ,alien. immrgtation, and Mr Walter Harrison spoke against it. Several gentlemen took part in the debate, which was instructive, and at the conclusion the majority present were opposed to fore-igneiisi itaking up- their residences in the rnl'rrl,tru RHYL AND WEEK-END RAILWAY TICK- LTS.—-We are informed ltihaic after repeated. ap- plications, the London and N'orth-Western Rail- way Company hav,e made an important con- cession, principally brought about by the assiduous dfmts of Mr R. J. Ashfield, of the Queen's Hotel, and Mr Storey, -of the Clare- mont Hydro. There will be issued combined rail and hotel tickets;- for the week-end to Rhyl and other North Wales coast towns, from the Exchange (Manchester), Lime-street (Liverpool), and New-street (Birmingham). Until the end of March, every Friday and- Saturday, tlhe Itick-pits will be issued.' e-nabling the holders.to stay at any of tthe following hotels in Rhyl Cferemont Hydro, New Marine Hydro, Queen's Hotel, Royal Hotel, The Palace Hotel, an,d Westminster Hotel. The hot ell accommodation is to consisft of d;nne,r on day of arrival, break- fast on day of departure, and breakfast, lun- cheon, aft,erno,on tea and dinner upon the days iiiterven-ing. THE QUEEN'S PALACE ENGAGEMENTS. —In aid of the Royal Alexandra Hospital and Convalescent Institutions, a capital entertain- ment has been organised by Mr P. J. Ashfield, and will take place in the Queen's- Palace, by th.e kind permission of the directors, on Tues- day n'ght. Mr Ashfield has secured the ser- vices tolward-s the splendid object of Darius, tlhe club gyimnasft, Mr Denbigh Cooper, of Llain- dudln-o, Mr Frank Lloyd, of Chester, and others, an.d tih-e Rhyl Orchestral Society will be aug- mented by the Palace Orchestra A iaoce. and 'C'omi)c dramfa. will be performed fov several local ladies and gentlemen-, and altogether those who desire Gq render financial aid to the deserving institutions named will not fail to be present.— Another important attraction is ithe annual fancy dress and 'masquerade ball which is to take place on Thursday evening, and which will un- doubtedly be a great feature- of attractiveness. The ballroom is to be be,au,tifully illuminated for the event, at which many parties of ladies atnd1 gellltlemen from Rhyl and the surrounding districts have 'intimated they will be present.

Ruthin. STREET ROW.—At the Ruthin Police Court on Mopdav. before Mr G H. Denton and other magistrates, Alfred and John Bright, two brothers lirilini, from Liverpool, were charged in custody with assaulting Police Constable Hughes on the .^h inst. The defrlldants were defended by Mr J. B- Mnrston, Mold. The Bench dismissed the charge against John Bright, but fined Alfred Bright ios. and costs. Two other charges of assault against Alfred Bright were dismissed. 11 ,DEATH.-The; death took place, on Tuesday last week, at Ruthin, of Mrs Ann Hughes, Bank V'ew, the mother of Mrs R. R. Jones, Afal'lon, Colwyn Bay. The deceased:, who was in her 75:dh year, was the widow oftihe late Mr Richard Hughes, Llidiart Fawr, Llangyrihafal, a deacon and a highly-respected member of the C.M. Con- nexion. Mrs Hughes, was very (well-known in Ruthin as a lady who possessed sterling quali- ties, and 'her death will be a real loss- to the local ty. Without making an obtrusive show of her religion, she lived a pure and pious life, and her example was a powerful factor for good in the community. Her death took place with painful suddenness. She had! been in a church meeting, and had barely re-entered her house, when she fell down dead. The funeral took place on Saturday, amids,t universal expressions of sorrow. A service was held in the Wesleyan Schoolroom,, where the following ministers offi- ciated Revs. Mo sty n Wi'lliams (W.), Symonds (Presbyterian), E. J. Williams (C.M.), and Stevens (C.M.). The interment was made aft Llangynhafal Church, and the Rector (tihe Rev. Edw Jones) officiated at the grave-side. Amongst the chief mourners were: Mr J. R. Hughes, Birmingham (son); Annie and Minnie Hug'hes (daughters), Mr and Mrs R. P. Jones, Afallon, Colwyn Bay (daughter and son-in-law).

St. Asaph. VARIETY ENTERTAINMENT PROCEEDS. -We are informed that the entertainment held last Thursday in aid of the Church House and other parochial funds resulted in a gratifying financial success. About £ 50 have been handed over to those objects. PROPOSED LIBERAL DEMONSTRATION. —A committee meeting of the prominent mem- bers of the local Liberal party was held in the Calvinistic Methodists' Schoolroom, on Tuesday night, under the presidency of Dr. Easterby. The attendance included the Rev. Jonathan Jones, Rev. Benjamin Hughes, and Rev W. M. Jones, and Messis J. Williams (Plascaptain) and foseph Thcmas (Hafod Elwy), etc. Mr S. D. Thomas was selected secretary of the committee, and Mr Joseph Thomas treasurer. It was decided that a public meeting should be held on the 28th or 29th instant, and that Mr Howell Idris, Mr J. Herbert Lewis, M.P., and Dr. Abel Parry, of Rhyl, should be invited to attend, and speak upon the political questions now rxio • t! e counii >. GOVERNORS FOR ST. AISAPH COUNTY SCHOûL-A special meeting of the combined Parish Councils of 'St. Asapih, Waen, Cefn, anid Biodielwydden, was held at the Infant School- room, St. Asaph, on. Wednesday evening for the) purpose of 'electing tlwo governors to represent the several parishes on the, Board. of Governors of the St. Asaph County School. Mr C. Miaais- bridge (chairman of t'he Parish Council) pre- sided, and there wer-et present, Sir W. G. Wil- liams, iB,art., Major R. W. W 'Ilfain,s Wynn, D.S.O., Rev Canon Trevor O'wen, Dr Ll.oyd', and Messrs' R. »E. Griffiths, Wlailiter Williams, J. Simon., Thos. Smallwood, Jno. Parry, Peter Wil- liams, Edward Owen, JIliO. Jones, Thos. 'Wi[. l:ams, Thos, Downe.s, Robert Coinway, Thos. Hughes, and Robert Janes, (Bodelwyd-den), and! the clerk (Mr T. F. '.Roberts). The term of office of the two governors, viz., Mr Robert! Jones ((Probate Office), and the Rev Jonathan Jones. C.M.. Minister, had expired, -and! both gentlemen were. eligible for re-election.—Sir W. G. Williams, Bart., said he considered each parish ought to be' represented on. tlhe Board of Governors, and he therefore proposed! that Mr Robert Jones (Probate Office), be the governor for St. Asaph, and the Rev Canon Trevor Owem for B'ÛdeIwyddien,fajor Wynn seconded, anicd as an amendment. Mr Williams (Glasgoed), moved, and Mr Thos. Smallwood (Waen), seconded thiat Mr Robert Jones and the- Rev Jonathan Jones be re-elected as the governors. —The names Iwere placed ,singly before the meet- ing to be' voted upon, when, (Mr Robert J,one a (Probate Office), was, unanimously re-elected. The- R'ev Jonathan, Jones received eight votes, and C-a-non Owe:n ri votes.—The Chairman thereupon declared Mr Robert Janes and! Canon Owen diuily electied ¡gov'er,nors.-On the mot:o,n of Mr Edward Williams, seconded by Major1 Williams Wynn, a hearty vote of tihaniks was accorded* the Rev Jonathan- }one{ for his ser- vices on, the Board of Go-vernorsV—A vote of thanks to the chairman for presiding terminated the proceedings.

Police News. ROWDY VISITORS.The customary quietude of some of the residents of the city was disturbed on Friday afternoon last, owing to the disorderliness of strangers. At a special Police Court on Saturday before Mr Peter Roberts, and W. Conway Bell, James Hall, who said he was late of Old Greenstaff, Uppell-street, Sheffield, and was a labourer, pleaded guilty to being drunk and disorderly in High-street, St. Asa,ph,-P.C. Edward Roberts, proved the case, statingr prisoner was staggering drunk and used very bad language. On the way to the police station prisoner was disorderly.— The magistrate sent prisoner to gaol for 14 days with hard labour. ONLY FIVE PINTS.-At the same Court, Thos Kelly, of no fixed abode was charged with a similar offence in Chester-street, on Friday, and to which he pleaded he was not guilty, although ho bad only five pints."—P.C. Thomas Hy. Parry deposed to prisoner creating a great disturbance, and on being conveyed to the police station, made use of violent threats. P.C. Roberts, corroborated, and prisoner was com- mitted for 14 days' hard labour. ANOTHER INEBRIATE:—At a special court, on Monday, before Dr. Easterby and! Mr Peter Roberts, a married''woman named Jane Hughes, of Glan Conway, was charged with being drunk and disorderly in Ciharles-street, St. Aasph, on, Saturday- n:ght. P.C. Thomas Henry Parry stated that prisoner was drunk in Lower-street of he city, and afterwards created a disturbance aiE the railway station, from which- s'he was ejected. Subsequently, sihe was begging, and very abusive to passers-by. Inspector Pearson informed, the Bench prisoner was a great nu'sanee wherever she went, and had been con- victed several times.. Prisoner, who pleaded guilty, was sent to gaol for 14 days.

Welsh County Councils. To Still Resist the Education Act. AT a meeting in London, the Radical Consulta- tive Committee- of the Welsh Counity Councils unanimously advised the- Councils which object to administer Dhe Education. Act in iits literal sense to rigidly maintain their present attitude, and to await any fres/h steps thatc may be taken by the 'Board of Education. It was considered that the Board of Education would n'ot dare to mandamus the whole of Wales, and that if any one Council were singled out for that purpose', the County Councils of Wales should -be called upon to loyalllYSitand by and support such Council in resisting any ap- plication for a mandamus. A resolution calling upon the Welsh: members of Parliament to give united suppoxlt in the House of Commons to any reprôSientaitions madie to them by 'the ICommiUee was also carried.

.A.IfcTIISrTT-A.Xj WINTER S^AXJB- RICHARD JONES' FURNISHING ESTABLISHMENT BEDROOM SUITES of Exceptional Value. The "TINY" Suites, J £ 5 15s. & £ 7 7s. The MILLION," The 11 EATO £ & 8s. X8 19s. < 1/1 The "HOOLE," The" NEWroN, I Xio 195. 6d. f, 13 13s. j ,,1 A Very Large Selection of Bedroom Suites to select Richard Jones' Sale Prices. 1 Occasional Chairs, from 4/11 each Fine Solid Mahogany Drawing Room Suite, in Silk Tapestry, all Hair Upholstered, Special Reduction for Sale, X21 Our Stock of Cabinets, in Chippendale, Louis, Sheraton, and other Styles, at Enormous Reductions Great Reductions to Clear all I ► DRAWING ROOM and ( FANCY FURNITURE. f American Roll=Top Desks.. Reliable Finish. Sale Prices— £ 4 4 o £ S 5 10 o 6 6 » 660 6 18 j 660 6 18 6 I 8 o o 8 19, 6 10 5 o 10 18 OFFICE CHAIRS AT REDUCED PRICE RICHARD JONES & CO. LTD. I CHESTER. 8933 Annual Stocktaking Sale i AT THE l PIONEEP Complete Furnishing Stores, 9 TO 19, BOLD ST., LlYEEPOO^| Commencing MONDAY NEXT, January i8th, I And Continuing until SATURDAY, February 27th. DURING- SALE- CARPETS MADE AND LAID FREE, LINOLEUMS LAID FREE, BLINDS MADE FREE, CURTAINS HEADED FREE, GASFITTINGS FIXED FREE, and S SPECIAL EXTRA DISCOUNT OFF HOUSEHOLD LI Important Notice. A New Departure. tile /"VWING- to the large number of applications received from all partsfl%1" Country from those desirons of Famishing on the Accommodation of Payment, and who wish to secure the benefit of the Pioneer L$ Prices, the PBOPBIETOKS have decided to open a NEW DEPARTMENT iot,sW purpose. It is not intended to disturb the present System of Low Cash Prices marked in Plain Figures, but Goods supplied on deferred payments at the present-marked LOW CASH P^ plus a small percentage according to the length of time required. ;Ji This is a complete reversal of the present order of things geneuiHy Vte dfl where ENOBMOUS PKICES are charged to those who do not wish to at the time of purchase. 1l FULL DETAILS OF THE EQUITABLE SYSTEM ON APPLlCAll0 GOODS OVER 40s. DELIVERED FREE TO ANY RAILWAY STATION in Evglø:11 a J I Wales or Scotland, and to IRELAND at a Slight Extra Charge for carriage. the is,one 111 t ø1' The PIONEER f = Largest and Most Complete Furnishing Storesgio ALL GOODS MARKED IN PLAIN FIGURES. •'I ifgT Send for Sale and Large Illustrated General Catalogues— FREE. 4 Established 1882. — — Telephone N BUCKLEY'S I FOR EVERY VARIETY OF f Dainty Confectionery, Chocolates & Swec SPECIALITIES- HOME-MADE POTTED BEEF, VEAL AND HAM PIES. BEST 0-A.KHHS- MADERIA,' SULTANA, ALMOND, COCOANUT, RICE, MELON, CHEKRY, DUNDEE, HONEY, SEED. SLAB CAKES made from the BEST AND PUREST INGREDIENTS- WITHINGTON HOUSE, COLWYN BAY. CHOICE FKESH MEAT DAILY. SUPBM0B WELSHES!10'' DAVIES BROTHERS, Purveyors of Meat, WINDSOR HOUSE, ABERGELE ROAD, COLWYN Telephone 17. Telegrams-Davies Brothers, Colwyn Bay. ROME-CURED HAMS AND BACON. All Orders promptly attended tO, t W. H. EVANS & SONS LTD., Letterpress and Lithographic Prints CHESTER. COLWYN BAY. and RHYL. — ■■ Printed by W. H EVANS & SONS LIMITED, at their General Printing Offices. Bank Place, Chester, and Published' B £ JTL ? Offices, CONWAY ROAD, COLWYN BAY, in the County of Denbigh also Published at 10, Higb 63A, Mostyn Street, Llandudno, Clarendon Buildings, PIKHAEKMAWK, Roberts, Stationery Depot, LLA* TA0 Pendyffryti House. BKTTWS-Y-COED, all in the County of Carnarvon The Library, 7 Station Road, LLANRWST, JJJGIJ | ABERGELE, Portland Place, DENBIGH, all in the County of Denbigh 7 Bodfor Street. RHYL Central Building*' I PRESTATYN, all in tbe Countv of Flint Friday, January 15, 1904. I ABERGELE, Portland Place, DENBIGH, all in the County of Denbigb; 7 Bodfor Street, RHYL Central BUIlding., I PRESTATYN, all in the Countv of Flint Friday, January 15, 1904. I

Abergele. D'EATiH.—We regret to recod the d'eaifh of Mr Man.x, well-known dm the -district, whose demise took place in Co.wyn Bay on Thursday last week, after a hrief illness. COUNTY SCHOOL.—The County School re- opened on Tuesday with a fuCLl complemetlJc of pupils, and an additional master, newly- appointed. Tlhe resignation of Mr Sen-oi (science master) is much regretted, as he was highly respected. MUSICAL SUCCESS—At the examination helld in Liverpool in December in connection with Trinity College, London, nine of the pupils entered' by Miss Pope, "Arwend.oii," passed suc- cessfully both in practical and theoretical music. Two candidates gained honour marks. The following were the successful pupils: rractical, L. Roberts; (honour), Wynn Hughes, -and Cissie 'Williams; theoretical, Wynn Hughes (honour), Mabel Hannah, Cissie Williams, G. Kaynes Smith, and L. Roberts APPROACHING MARRIAGE OF LADY GRIZEL COCHRANE.—A public meeting was held at the Church House, on Thursday even- ing,, iast week, to initiate a fund towards the expense of local celebrations to be 'held in con- nection with the marriage of Lady Grizel Cocbrane, eldestt daughter ofk the Eafll land Countess of Dundonald, whose nuptials will take place at an early daiue. Mr J. Pierce pre- sided over a large gathering. A committee was formed to carry out the arrangements, of which Mr J. Pierce was appointed chairman; Mr E. A Crabbe, secretary; and G. T. Evans, North and South Wales Bank, treasurer.