The Welsh Coast Pioneer and Review for North Cambria

Abergele. NEW MAGISTRATE.-On Saturday Colonel Mellor took his seat upon the local bench for the first time. SPECIAL POLICE COURT. At a special police court, held on Monday afternoon, before Dr. Wolstenholme and Mr Thomas Evans, Owen Gil- more of Mount-pleasant, Abergele, was charged by Inspector Roberts with being drunk and disorderly in Water-street, the previous Saturday night. Prisoner pleaded not guilty. Inspector Roberts, stated that at about 11-30 on the night in question he saw the prisoner, together with several other Men, in a fried-fish shop in Water-street. After proceeding a short distance down the street, he heard shouts, and upon returning saw the same men creating a disturbance. They all ran away except prisoner, who was drunk. After trying to Persuade him to go home, he had to lock him up. Prisoner had been fighting and making use of disgusting language. P.C. Ambrose corroborated. The prisoner, in answer to the charge, stated he Was going home, and turned into the fried-fish shop. One fellow inside had more jaw" than the others, and he asked him did he own the Establishment. There was a fight, and he got kicked and knocked about. The magistrates retired to consider their verdict, and upon returning Dr. Wolestenholme said, as it was the first case under the new Act, they had taken a very lienient view of the case, and would fine the prisoner 2S 6d and 8s hOss, at the same time he warned Gilmore that if he made his appearance before them again he Would be very severely dealt with.

Bangor THE REDUCTION OF PUBLIC HOUSES.— An influential deputation, representing various tem- perance associations, attended the Bangor Police Court on Tuesday to lay before the Bench a Jfietnorial asking the justices to instruct the police to prepare a full return respecting the public-houses the divsion, with the view of reducing them if hey were considered to exceed in number the vvatits of the population. The Chairman expressed syjnpathy with the objects of the deputation, and Said that the Bench were already taking action in he same direction. THE FATAL TURKEY.—On Christmas Day (OUncilIor John Williams, of Bangor, the contractor j0r the National Eisteddfod pavilion, and his and a number of friends partook of a turkey ??hich Mr. Williams had received from a South Wales friend, who obtained it from a Birmingham of poulterers. About a dozen of those who j^rtook of it became very ill. Mr. Williams's pother, who was one of those who ate of the W a s^ce which was sent over to her house, since died.

Bettws=y=Coed. -FRANK. JONES & Co., Llanrwst, are the only f. atehmakers who have had a first-class manu- ^turinig) experience. 5248

Brynymaen. CHRISTMAS GIFTS.—Through the kindness the oS ^arst°n, Miss Horton, the Committee of the arnarvonshire Needlework Guild, and others, gi" usual Christmas gifts of clothing, &c., were lesse to about 20 families in the parish. It is need- to add that thev were greatly appreciated. ^hu rtPER AND CHRISTMAS TREE. — On §atv,r S.y evening last there was a very pleasant ^eaut7ng 'n Parish Room. The room was was V ? decorated, and a Christmas tree therein Seaso tVily tmrdened with a choice variety of to a e S'fts. From 60 to 70 persons sat down of the3* suPPer' after which, to the great surprise aPDe y°ung, and the amusement of the old, there §uise re^a Father Christmas," in true traditional Sis ladv •r making a speech, he proceeded, with At thg ass*stants, to distribute the various presents. eVetiinp^°nclusion an excePtionally enjoyable each of st,entertainment, oranges were given to §entiern guests. The following ladies and Ways ten'with great kindness, assisted in various "?rticle<5 °War^s the treat. Gifts in money and rand Aiere received from Dr. and Mrs Barnes, rs Tohn fS ^arst°n, Mrs Hughes, Mrs Bruce, and Mrs r»0lti^e hisses Frost, Miss Pearce, Mr lhatiijs ar j Cherts, and Mr Bernard. Special e t° the Misses Frost, for allowing Hfib 8 0n the estate to assist.

Colwyn Bay. NUMEROUS testimonials from all parts testify- inlg to the Scientific Examination of the Eye- sight, by R. G. OWEN., F.S.M.C. (Lond.), LLANRWST. Clients visited at their own pri- vate residences. A FIRE.—A fire broke out on Sunday in a Dutch barn on the Nantglyn estate, and corn, etc., to the value of about £ 20 was destroyed. The pro- perty belonged to Mr Perkins, of the Chalet. F ART CLASSES —Art classes, under the tuition of Miss Holmes, and the cookery and laundry classes, under the tuition of Miss Stolterforth, re-com- menced on Tuesday last. The attendance at each of the classes was very satisfactory, and good pro- gress is being made. DEATH OF MRS. CARTWRIGHT.-We regret to announce the death, after a long and painful illness, of Mrs Cartwright, Holcroft, West Promen- ade. The sad event took place on Saturday morn- ing last. The interrment took place on Monday at Llandrillo, when the Rev. Canon Roberts officiated. The family desire to thank all for their kind ex- pressions of sympathy with them in their sad bereavement. EXCHANGE OF PULPITS. In connection with the united prayer meetings, held at the various Colwyn Bay churches throughout this week, a very pleasing innovation is to be made next Sunday. The pastors of the various churches will exchange pulpits in the evening, as follows Congregational Church, Rev H. T. Cousins, Ph.D. English Baptist Church, Rev John Edwards; English Presbyterian Church, Rev J. T. Marquand; St. John's Wesleyan Church, Rev Thomas Lloyd. UNITED PRAYER MEETINGS.- United prayer meetings are being held this week at the various churches in Colwyn Bay. On Monday evening, the service was held at the English Con- gregational Church, when the subject of prayer was The Church Militant." On Tuesday evening at the St. John's Wesleyan Church subject, Foreign Missions." Wednesday evening, English Baptist Church subject," Home Missions." On Thursday evening, the service will be held at the English Presbyterian Church subject, Families and Schools." Friday evening, at the Greenfield- road Wesleyan: Church, subject, Nations and Rulers SUPPER.—On New Year's Eve the members of the Bethlehem Literary Society (Lawson-road) met at Cartmell's Restaurant. After partaking of a hearty supper, which was beautifully laid out, an enjoyable evening was spent in singing, recitations, &c under the presidency of Mr Samuel Owen, Grove-road, who is also president of the Society. The following took part: Miss C A Roberts, Spring Bank Mrs Owen, Rose Villa; Messrs H W Hughes, Hazlemere Morris Ellis, Pennant; L 0 Hughes, Gwynfa and Robert Mostyn. The accom- panists were Messrs R D Pickering, Huddersfield House, and L Hughes, Ravensdale. The Rev T M Jones (pastor) proposed, and Mr T R Davies, Wind- sor House, seconded, a vote of thanks to Mr and Mrs Cartmell for the substantial supper which they had provided, and for their homely welcome to the members. This Society, which has nearly 70 members, is in a flourishing state, and doing good work. Mr James Griffith, Hazlewood, is the sec- retary for this season. TEMPERANCE MEETING.—The first Tem- perance Meeting in the new year was held in the Church Room on Monday evening, when a stirring address was delivered by the Rev J P Lewis, M.A., Vicar of Conway. Mr W R Hands, Ferndale, pre- sided, and a good number were present. The lecture referred to the injurious effects which resulted from excessive tea-drinking—a habit which was getting very prevalent. Mr Lewis also deplored the absence of water from the dinner tables of the masses. Water was a natural beverage which surpassed any other, and which was essential to good health. He remarked that when he was travelling in the Holy Land, he would have given a great deal for a glass of Cowlyd water. The lecture was most interesting throughout, and was much enjoyed. NORTH WALES WOMEN'S TEMPERANCE ASSOCIATION.—For some years past the English branch of this association of Colwyn Bay has been doing excellent work, and now their example is be- ing emulated by Ithe Welsh ladies of the town. A Welsh branch of the Association, organised by Miss Pritchard, has been started at Colwyn Bay, and at the first meeting the officers were appointed. Mrs Roger Edwards, of Plas Eirian, was elected President, with the wives of all the Welsh ministers as 'vice-presidents the hon. secretaries were Mrs Berth Jones (Cartrefle) and Miss Griffiths, (Llys Cynfelin) whilst the hon. treasurer was Mrs Hughes (Westward). At their meeting on Monday the branch received a deputation, consisting of the Rev. T. M. Jones and Mr J. R. Jones (Lancaster House), inviting the ladies to join in the great Welsh temperance demonstration to be held in the Public Hall during the present month. The ladies readily acquiesced. A MISCELLANEOUS ENTERTAINMENT. —On New Year's. Eve, Miss'Jones, the manager- ess of the Colwyn Bay Hottel, gave an entertain- ment to the staff. A capital programme, of musical and other events was gone through, and the event was greatly enjoyed. Mr F. Temple- ton presided, and at tne close' of the entertain- ment he moved a vote of thanks to Miss Jones. This, was seconded by Mr Crawford, and car- ried. Appended is a list of the items :-Song, "Our Bill," Messrs Bennett and Jones; song, "I'll take you homb again, Kathleen," Lss Salt; ,so nig, "Molly Mclntryne," Mr Bennett; song, "The song that reached my heart," Miss Kay son-, "Amateur whitewashing," Mr J. E. Jones; song, "Just a song' of twilight," Miss Dutton; sonig, "What are you laughing at?", Mr Bennett; song, "Bright are the cornfields," Miss Mewell; song, "The Moucher," Messrs Bennett and Jones; dialogue, "Hunting for a servant," Misses Kay and Salt; sonig, "Yer can't aloose uis, Charley," Messrs Bennett and Jones; song, "Sweetheart, how I love you," Miss Salt; song, "I didn't glt a wink all night," Mr Bennett; song, "Selected," Mr Crawford; song, "I can't tell why I love you," Miss Newell; song, "What a bit of luck for me," Mr Bennett; song, "True till death," Mr Chair- man:; song, "Shievry Shakey," Mr W. Jones; sonig, "Running up' and down our stairs," Mr Btannett; song, "Tipperary Christening," Miss Salt; song, "Happy Moments," Mr Crawford song, "I must have a, day off for that," Mr Bennett; song, "Pilate," Miss Newell; song, "Won't yer let me take you home again?", Mr Bennett; Welsh National Anthem, Miss Kay. Mr D. Hughes ably aocompanibd. Dancing followed' the entertainment. THE CENTRAL MUTUAL BENEFIT SO- CIETY.—The first annual dinner of the Central Mutual Benefit Society was held at Cartmell's Hotel on Wednesday evening. This society was formed last year, and has already a mem- bership of over a hundred. Thb president is Mr J. Fred Francis, and the vice-president, Mr H. W. Eddy. Mr W. Winterbottom is the secretary. The members pay is per weisk sub- scription, and receive 12s per week relief during the first sixteen weeks of illness; 78 6d the second sixteen weeks'; and 3s 6d the third six- teen weeks. A funeral allowance of £ 10 is made. The dinner on Monday evening was at- tended by nearly So members, and was a com- plete success. After the dinner a smoking con- cert was held, over which Mr Eastham presid- ed, in the absence of the president. A most enjoyable evening was spent, some capital songs being rendered by a number of musical mem- bers of the society. Mr Guison ably performed the duties of accompanist. The usual loyal toast was proposed by the chairman, and was drunk with enthusiasm. Air W.. T. Williams proposed the toast of "The Society." In seconding the motion, Mr Winterbottom said that the success of me society was evident, judging from the' gathering "that evening. The society had for its object the encouragement of thrift among working men. The remaining toast was that of "The officers and working- men of the society," proposed by Mr Tozer, and se,condedl by1 Mr Wilson. Both toasts were drunk with musical honours. On th(2 motion of the Chairman, a hearty vote of thanks was passed to Mr and Mrs Cartmell for the capital catering. The following gentlemen contributed songsi:—Messrs Wilson, T. Williams, T. Jones, Street, Samuel, Frank Williams, and Hinklby. The concert was brought to a close, with. the singing of "Auld Lang Syne" and the National Anthem.

Colwyn. MRS. PRICE wishes to thank many kind friends for kindness and sympathy shown to her during many weeks, and in her sad bereavement.— Aigburth Villa, Sefton-road, Old Colwyn. 6012 ILLNESS OF THE VICAR.—It is gratifying to announce that the Rev John Griffiths, who has ieen confined to his room since Christmas with a severe attack of influenza, is gradually recovering. He will not be convalescent for some time. LANTERN LECTURE.—On Wednesday even- ing a lantern lecture entitled Saved by his Bible," being a story of the South African War, was given in the English Congregational schoolroom, by Lance Corporal Barker, of the Loyal North Lancashire regiment. A number of lantern pictures illustrat- ing the story were shown by Mr W. J. Hill, Brier- wood, who prepared the slides.

Conway. 90 PER CENT. of Headaches are caused by Eye- strain. Cured, permanently by Glasses. FREE TESTS by R. G. OWEN, F.S.M.C., at Compton House, first Friday in each month. 5257

Deganwy. The draw in aid of the Recreation Football Club proved very successful a useful sum being realised, and much thanks is due to the tradespeople who so generously presented the prizes.

Denbigh. DEATH OF MR. ROBERTS, I FOXHALL. —The death took place on Friday of Mr. John Roberts, Foxhall, Denbigh, one of the best-known agriculturists in the Vale of Clwyd. He was the largest tenant on the Ruthin Castle estate, and for half a century was a deacon with the Calvinistic Methodists. Mr. Roberts who was 78 years of age, has been a member of the St. Asaph Board of Guardians for many years. The funeral took place on Monday, at Henllan.

Ffynnongroew. LOCAL BUILDER'S FAILURE.—At Chester Bankruptcy Court, on Tuesday, Thomas Edward Williams, builder and contractor, Minavon House, Fynnongroew, appeared for his public examination. His gross liabilities were stated at £ 976 and ex- pected to rank £ 637. His assets were estimated to produce -4-332 leaving a dificiency of £3°4. Debtor alleged that his failure was due to taking buikl ng contracts at low figures, and paying off his father's liabilities. The examination was adjourned until February 12th, in order that debtor might furnish a cash account from March 25th, to the date of receiving order.

Llandudno. EYE-REST for tired eyes, obtained from our Scientifically-fitted Glasses. R. G. OWEN, F.S.M.C. (Lond.), OPTHALMTC OPTICIAN, LLAiNRWST. Write for testimonials. 5257

Llanddulas A STRANGE FIND.—There is in the possession ot a local gentleman, a coin recently unearthed in Llanddulas, bearing the following inscription "1789. P.M.C. We promise to pay bearer one penny," while on the rim are the words On de- mand in London, Liverpool or Anglesea." It would be interesting to know for what purpose these were used and whether any similar coins have been found.

Llanrwst. SPECIAL OFFERS.—Gold Specs., from 15s. Gold-filled, from 5s 6d. Eyes tested free. R. G. Owen, F.S.AI.C.-Griffith Owen and Son, Watchmakers. Jewellers, and Opticians. 5257 For substantial home-made boots go to GRIFFITHS' "Red Flag" Boot Shop, Watling- street. 5928

Rhos=on=Sea. RHOS-ON-SEA GOLF CLUB 1902 GOLD MEDAL.—At the end of the year each winner of the monthly silver medals during the year was qualified to compete for the gold medal for 1902, and, on playing off for it, Mr Charles Reynolds, of Colwyn Bay, was successful, with a capital score of 98 gross, 16 handicap-82 nett. Mr Reynolds had previously won, during 1902, both a silver and bronze medal. ♦

Talycafn Fat Stock Sales. THE first periodical sale of 1903 was held on Wednesday last, at the Talycafn Mart. The wteather was wretched, but in spite of the elements, there was a capital assemblage of buyers, and so the auctioneers had the pleasure of selling the whofla of the thousand head of stock except a few sheep. The; top price for fat cattle was obtained by Mr Parr, of the Golf Links, Llandudno, for a fat bullock, which brought ^25 three bullocks belonging to' Mr David Jones, Tanlan, made £ 60 • thb four fat beasts, of Mr John Owen, Berthddu, made £ 21 each; a fat heifer belong- ing to Mr John Roberts, Trefriw, made £22 2S 6d; others made from £15 to £ ig- Major-Gen. Gough had £20 (top price) for a milch cow; three others made 618 teach; and the rest of the calvin)g cow)s and store cattle, from £15 to £ 17 2s 6d. The 20 fat porkers made from ^3 6s (top price) downwards to £ 2 2S. There was a capital lot of Welsh wethers in fine condition, which made various prices up to 32S 6d, which was obtained by Mrs Wynne, Penllyn. Fat Welsh ewes made up to 23s 6d, and crossbred ewes up to 36s. The next sale is fixed for Wednesday, Jany. 28th.

Bcatij of filr liIHam, Contoain WE regret to announce thfe deaith of Mr John Williams, a noted deacon of the Calvinistic Methodist Connex'.on, which took place on Sat- urday morning last at Broiiyreryr, Conway, the residence of his only son, Mr W. G. Williams, relieving officer, registrar, etc. Born in 1818 at M'eddiant Farm, Glan Conway, the deceased had attained his eighty-fifth year. At a comparatively early age he was elecdid a deacon by the, Methodist Church at Glan -on- way, wh.ch office he held for close upon 50 years. For many years he was a vaulable col- league of the famous Welsh Litterateur, "1. D. Ffraid," who was the pastor of the church uien for a lengthy period. Subsequently, life filled the same office at Pensarn Chapel, Llandudno Junation, after the members of that chapel had entered into their new place of worship, wnere his experience was invaluable. Tihe closing years of his Lie were, spent in retirement at con- way, thfe, Church at Carmed. Chapel deriving abundant blessings from his devout life and soul-stirring experiences. Throughout his whole career, he was noted for his strenuous activitiesi in thb Sunday School. Having a most retentive memory, and intellectual faculties of a very high order, he had gained a most comprehensive, grasp of the evangelical doctrines of the Christian religion. In literature., both theological and philosophi- cal, he was also abreast of the age, and tower- ing above his contemporaries. It was, there- fore, no wonder that his services. wei^a mueu sought after by all thb Sunday Schools of the district for a great number of years. He left evlary testimony that he died as he had lived, trusting) fwlly in. the Master he had served so well; and he, entered into his well-earned ii-s,t in peace—"perfect peace." The Funeral. A largos and representative concourse from the various churches of the district attended the funeral, which took place at the Conway Ceme- tery on Tuesday. The following ministbrs took p,arit :,n the funeral ceremonies at Bronyreryr and in the cemetery, viz., the Revs. T. Gwynedd Roberts, W. H. Humphreys, Dr. Llug-wy Owen, M.A., D. C. Evans, F.G.S., Thomas Parry, J. T. M. Jones, Robert Roberts, Colwyn Bay. and H. Barrow Williams, Llandudno. Amongst many others present wkre observed the follow- ing ministers: The Revs. J. D. Owen, Glan Conway; Wm. Edwards (B.), and T. Tones Humphreys. (W.), Conway. The following! deacons: M'essrs Wm. Hughes, Awelon; Jas. RoBprts, Riponl House; B. Evans, London House, Conway; Owen Hughes, Glan Conway; W. Williams, Glan Morfa; Edward Jones, English Presbyterian Church, Llandudno Junc- tion; W. F. Jones, Bodidda; John Williams, Llelchan Isa'; the Sunday School class, of which deceased was a member; John Roberts, corn merchant; W. Edwards, Brym Conwy; D. .Wynne Robertsi, Eirianfa; John. Jones, Lan- caster-square Owen Evans, Paris House; R. Roberts (Tfcbor Aled), J. Hooson, Cumberland 'Stores; vV. R. Davies, Newboro'-terrace; IV. Hughes, Bro,nialtt; D. Roberts, Chapel House: D. L. Hughes, Stanley buildings; D. Jones, Tygwyrdd-terra.cta; Joseph E. Jones, Vidtoria- terraice; and. of tihe general public Messrs J. E. Conway Jones, Bodeon; J. P. Griffiths, Regent House; Supt. W. Rees, Jesse Jones, Mount Euryn; T. M. Jones, borough collector; R. T. Jones, relieving officer, Llandudno; Fred Wil- liams, relieving officer, Colwyn Bay, etc. THai following relatives' also atten.d,d:Alr and Mrs W. G. Williams (son and dauighter-in- law);, Master W. J. Williams and Miss Dilys Glyn Williams: (grandchildren), Misses Davies, Devon House, Colwyn Bay; Mrs Owen, Glyn Villa, Llandudno; Mrs Jones, Bryntirion, Tywyn (nieces); Mr John Jones,, Dinarth Hall (nephew), and Mr and Mrs Cynwal Jonfes, Lark Hill. Wreaths were sent by Miss K. Davies (niece), Roehampiton, S.W., and artificial flow- ers in a glass' oase were sienit by ithe. Sunday School class, of which he was a faithful mem- ber. The old Welsh hymn, "0 Fryniau Caer- salern," was feelingly sung at the graveside. Mr John Griffith, of Bang or-road, Conway, carried out the funeral arrangements.

Beatfj of tie llcctor of JWardjfomL ON Saturday, Canon Jones, rector of Marchwiel, died very suddenly. By his- death the Church in Wales 10S\2'S' one of her most faithful follow- ers. The deceased was a most eloquent bi- lingual preacher and true; educationist. First at Llangollen, and afterwiards at Dyserth, Llan- rhaiadr Mochnant, and -I arch w-i!-2 1, he by his unceasing efforts did splendid work for the Es- tablished Church. The living of Marchwiel, the gift of ,thel Bishop of St. Asaph, is a very valuable one. Born in 1841, Canon Jones was a native, of Cardiganshire. He entered St. David's College, Lampeter, where he was' prepared for holy orders. He achieved much success there, and w.as Burton, Eldon, Welsh, and Senior Scholar. In 1864 he was ordained deacon, and next year priest by the Bishop of St. Asaph. From the date of his ordination, until 1870 he was curate of Llangollen, and here he beganl what has un- doubtedly been a most successful career. He was highly esteemed by the parishioners of Llan- gollen, and when hd accepted tne living of Dyserth, he, deceived from them a handsome timepiece, together with a purse of money, "a mark of their esteem, and regard," as the brass plate on the timepiece records. At Dyserth Mr Jones remained for eleven years, and during that time he carried out the restoration of the church and built tHb school, two great works to accomplish within so short a time. In 1881 he was promoted, on the recommendation of the then Bishop of St. Asaph, to the Vicarage of Llanrhaiadr-yn,-Mochnant, and on. leaving Dyserth the parishioners, in token of thjeir re- gard, presented him. with a piece of plate and a purSle of gold. For twenty years he laboured at Llanrhaiadr, whlare he again won universal esteem. He at once set about the restoration of the- parish church, a work which will for genera- tions be a memorial of his connection with the parish. IIL, also built a new church at Mrith- dir, to meet the needs of that district. He took much interest in the education work of the dis- trict, and was a member of the School Board. In 1897, the Bishop of St. Asaph appointed him to the' canonry of Randulphi, Birkenhead, in St. Asaph Cathedral, and on the death of the Rev. Enoch James, B.D., in 1901, Canon Jones was offered the living of Marchwiel, which He ac- cepted, to, the great regret of his, parishioners at Llanrhaiadr, who gave him a handsome piano- forte. as a parrting' gift. At Marchwiel, Canon Jones, spent a little over a year, but almost every day that passed, brought to light incidents winch, in addition to placing him into closer touch with the parishioners, helped to win for him the golden opinions which are now entertained of him. It was only a few days ago that he officiated at Marchwiel Church at the marriage of his daughter to Mr P. S. Vesey Fitzgerald, and she and her husband are now on their way to India. Canon Jones was an eloquent preach- er, especially in Welsh, and as a Churchipan he held moderate views. -His kindly disposit on and homely manners won him a host of friends. He married in 1872, at Llangollen, Charlotte Wells, daughter of the late Mr Charles R-chards, and he is survived by his wife, two sons, and four daughters,. Mr C. Sydney Jones, his eld- est son, is on his way home from Ceylon, where he is engaged in the tea planting industry. A. H. Jones, the younger son, is at Oswestry Grammar School. Canon Jones's brother is vicar of Llandegla. The Funeral. The remains of the late Canon David Jones, rector of Marchwiel, were in-g?rred n the parish churchyard yesterday amidst general manifesta- tions of regret. The opening portion of the burial service was read at the Rectory by the y Rural Dean, the Rev. J. W. Unwin, of Overton, and the officiating clergy at the church were the Rev J. Parry Morgan, of Llandyssil,and the Rev. Canon Fletcher, of Wrexham. The coffin was borne by the churchwardens and Sidesmen of the parish. Among those present in addi- tion to the immediate relatives were Major- General Savage Mostyn, Coloniel Bonnor, toe Revs. T. Pritchard (Rhos), J. S. Lewis (Ruabon), T. E. Jones (Hope), Gilbert Heaton (Wrex- ham), J. Jones (Llandegla), A. G. M. Jennings (Isycoed), D. Stanley Davies (Rhosddu), T. Lloyd Williams (Wrexham), Canon, Griffith Jooies (Mosftyn), J. E. Thompson (Esciusham), W. T. Davies (Llanfynydd), R. Bowcott, J. W. Thomas (Rhosymedre), J. Jenkins-Menlove (Hirnant), D. Jamesi (Pennant), Owen Jones (Nantglyn), R. Roberts (Bangor-on-Dee), and W. Harcourt Williams (Berse), and Dr. Richard Williams (Wrexham), etc. A largu number of beautiful wreaths were sent.

Abergele Fire Brigade. SIR,-Your Abergele correspondent in last week's issue had a paragraph relating to a "false alarm." in connection with a fire brigade prac- tice held here on Christmas morning, in which he says that there was not a fireman at the fire. station Within twenty mfnu after the fire alarm. Will you kindly allow me to contradict this erroneous statement by saying that I my- self was at my post at the fiile station exactly five minutes after the fire bell was first rung.- Yours, etc., HUGH DAVIES. January 6th, 1903. Engineman. P.S.-I ought to add that all the members who turned up did so in ten minuite.s after the alarm.

Railway Travelling Up=to=Date. SIR, Please insert the following complaint against the L. & N. W. Railway, for the incon- venience I and others have had to suffer through the dilatory running of excursions, and to show how ex- cursionists to Chester are treated. On Boxing Day we left by the train leaving Blaenau Festiniog at 8-35, Bettws-y-Coed 9-5, &c., and arrived at Connah's Quay at II o'clock. Here we were ordered out of the train and kept there until 1-20 p.m., and we did not arrive at Chester until 1-40. Cheerful, wasn't it ? A NEW YEAR'S VICTIM." ♦

Llanfairfechan Urban District Council. THE usual monthly meeting of the above Council was held on Friday evening last. Mr R C. Evans presided, and there were also present Messrs T T Owen, L D Jones, W G Roberts, Robert Hughes William Owen, John Harrison, John Williams' R R Owen (Waen), T G Morgan, and the clerk. A Deserving Case. A letter was received from the patents of a blind girl in the district, asking for assistant, in order to send her to the Swansea and South Wales Institu- tion for the Blind. A list of articles of clothing necessary were enclosed in the application. Mr Robert Hughes suggested that the list be sent to the matron of the institution for conhrmation and if she endorsed it the chairman be empowered to obtain the articles. Increase of Salary. The Highway and Water Committee recom- mended that Henry Thomas, one of their men, be granted an increase of salary from 22s to 23s. Mr Robert Hughes asked what reason Thomas gave in applying for more wages. The Chairman said the man considered he was underpaid, and that the Penmaenmawr Council paid their men more. Mr John Williams said he thought they would perhaps pay still more if he enquired at Penmaen- bach. (Laughter.) Mr Briggs' Complaint. With regard to the complaint of Mr Briggs, of Ashfield Villa, about water flowing on his land it was decided that Messrs T J Owen, R C. Evans, and R R Owen, together with the surveyor, be deputed to consider the matter. Loan for Improvements. A discussion arose on the advisability of affecting the following improvements, and of raising a. loan to meet the expenditure, (a) To erect Council offices with accommodation for fire appliances and materials, (b) Ns.v groyne at East end of promenade. (c) Filling Llyn- tomstone. Mr W. G. Roberts proposed that the matter be not entertained, and said that raising a loan would mean a great additional burden on the lodging houses. Mr T. J. Owto proposed an amendment, and Mr J. Williamsseconded, that the Council make the groyne at the east end of the prome- nade, filling Llyntomstone, and general im- provements, on thb promenade. Also the new road at Ty Pitch, and that a loan be raised to make these improvements. He pointed out that the only means to enable the ratepayers to pay their rates is to make the place attractive to visitors, and that with a loan the rates will be much less than by improving with the current rate. The amendment was declared carried.

Mr Ernest Heap,, a captain in the Rochdale Volunteers, was yesterday found shot dead in the stablbs at his mother's residence, Dunster House, Manchester-road, in that town. De- ceased's spouting gun was by his side, one barrel t, lhavinlg1 been discharged.