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HOLYHEAD CHIPS. Were anyone to tell me that be did not enjoy the game on Saturday (provided he was there, of course !) I should be very much inolined to say something very sarcastic in repfy, for too gene- ral opinion was that it was not only a good one, but one of the best seen on the Oval for a very long time. The visitors came with a spkndid reputation, and I can well believe that Holyhead were, and are more than envious of their record. Even so, they were thoroughly well beaten, though I do not think Holyhead were fully entitled to the difference of three gtoals. < < I am not going to ariticLse the players indivi- dually, for all did well, but I would tike to men- tion the two whom I considered were the out- standing players, namely, Williams and Collier. 0 Though on the dimunitive side, Williams was simply great, and appeared to revel in his work, which was clean throughout. He was easily the best back I have seen this season. Aa for Collier, his display was, I should say, an eye-opener to those who have said that his daya are over. In the words of tihe visiting cap- tain, with whom I had a ohat at the close of the game, "He is a good man. He stopped some beauties, too!" This is no mean praise, Collierr, and rig'ht well you earned it. • • As I have said, the whole of the 22 players did well, and in mentioning those two, I am not in any way minimising the work of tie other 20, for the reason I have done so is that each was the outstanding figure on the respective sides. < Another interesting match has been arranged for to-morrow (Saturday) when Greenfield make their appearance on the Oval. During the past two or three seasons, you have met on no fewer than seven oooasions, and it was not until the last time that you were able to win, the first six encounters having resulted in draws. 'Twill not be a battle fjoe a cup this time, but me thinks the game will be strenuously fought out, and I Ihope it will be witnessed by an even larger "gate" than was the case last Saturday. You may rest assured that the visitors will bring their best available team down.

LLANDUDNO AND CONWAY CHATTER. Llandudno wore beaten at Denbigh on Satur- day, and did not manage to repeat; last year's performance of defeating the "Hhristles" on their own ground. • m • Never mind, Amateurs. There will be an opportunity for revengie next Saturday at Llan- dudno, when you may administer to the "Den baghiites" their quietus. • • » • There was an exciting game on the Council Field, Llanduclno, on Saturday, under the aus- pices of the Llandudno and District Schoolboys' League, « < « Conway played a grand game at Bangor, and were unfortunate rot to bring one point home, but the "Citizens" scored in the last minute. • • • • Next Saturday the "Blues" will journey to .Carnarvon in the second round of the Welsh Amateur Cup, and although the Canaries are a touglh lot the locals are not without hopes of success. < Conway Albions opened their season on Satur- day with a friendly with. Colwyn Bay Celts, when the latfer proved winners by five goals to one. » • • • Though beaten, the Albion were not disgraced, for the Celts were a much stronger team. Next Saturday the Albion have another home match with Penmaenmawr Blue Cross.

PWLLHELI PEBBLES. The six to one win against Bangor University came as some consolation after the previous Saturday's reverse. o The game, however, was not so one-sided as the score would suggest, and the 'Varsity showed per- haps better combination than the winners, but were not able to break through the very ex- cellent defence. The three inside men for Pwllheli played well together, J. Williams being particularly success- ij i Now Jonos has not quite got back to hi3 old form, but Moseley was quite himself, and it was largely the individual play of himself and Williams that got the goals, « The visitors' goalkeeper let them down badly, and three of the goals at least should have been stopped. They were also unlucky in not getting a penalty kick given them early in the game, when Jas. Ellis handled within the area. There wore four changes from the previous enj 3 e,n" ^a^ EM3 was at right full, and tilled the place with all his old coolness and clean kicking. Arthur Hughes was at left back, and made no mistakes. • • • t Ben Evans *ras outside left, and although want of practioe and the recent injury to his knee has not improved his play he shaped very well. et Thomson was the pick of the halves, and S. Williams made a big show at inside left. W. Griffiths was undoubtedly the be.ot man, but R. D. Roberts was too anxious to got the ball and inclined to get too far from the touch-line # # • The win was very satisfactory, but 5—0 would have represented the play much more accurately than the 6—1. It There is only one thing to my mind that is a fly in the amber, and that is the number of Portmadoc players included in the team this season. I own that with the League fixtures it was understood that help would be available, and that it would be foolish not to take advantage of the services of Sammy Roberts, Moseley, J. Williams and R. D. Roberts, but at the same time I believe several of our own players are under- rated, and what are we going to do when our allies are not available ? 0 It would be interesting to see & game between Portmadoc and Pwllheli. I believe the result would be a great surprise to many. I am sure that six of the defence can be found in Pwllheli better than can be now found at Portmadoc. Take Bob Williams, Will Thomas, Jas. Ellis, Rowley Hughes, Bob Pugh, Thompson, Bob Ellis, end Rees Davies. I am sure Portmadoc have not a selection for defence like this. » « Forward we are not quite so fortunate, but with W. Griffith, White, Griff. Jones, Ben Evans, Johnny Jones, Bob Griffith, Saunders. and J. H. Roberts we could surely pick a team that would, any way, hold its own. » ♦ From what I can hear it is not likely that a team will be sent to Bala, which is a pity. Fol- lowing as it does the Carnarvon debacle it looks like funk, and though financial difficulties axe alleged to be the reason I feel sure many would have contributed towards the expense of a team being hogia'r dre. ° » » • « I understand that a guarantee li. s been offered to Bala, and if they should accept we may yet see what our men can do. • • Pwllheli made their debut in hockey on Sat- urday, and although they were beaten by three to one by Bangor University they were by no means disgraced, and for a first appearance did remarkably well. Of course, at present combination was con- spicuous for its absence, but with a reasonable amount of practice quite a representative team should be formed l>efore the season is over. » D. Hardcastle has been chosen in the team to represent West against East Wales at Denbigh next Saturday. A. Williams was also chosen to plav in goal in the same match, but I am afraid will* not be able to go.

ROOSTER CACKLE. When the homesters met the redoubtable lead- ers of the League on Saturday they gave Car- narvon a fairly good game, and the visitors well sustained their reputation. But for the extraordinary clearances of Gillett, however, I do not know what would have hap- pened; hie juggling was positively uncanny. Dozens of times he stopped what appeared to be "certs," and he was kept so active that the mud fell in showers round about him as he dashed from post to post. Llanrwflt spectators will not

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CONWAY'S NEW MUNICIPAL OFFICES. THE SCHEME EXPLAINED. Mr F. O. Stanford conducted on inquiry on I behalf of the Local Government Board at Con- way yesterday week, oonoerning an appli- cation by the Corporation for the sanction of the Board to the borrowing of £ 1200 for the conver- sion of the old Post Office buildings in Castle- square—generously presented by Mr Albert Wood, J.P., D.L., of Bodlondeb, to the town—into municipal offices and their furnishing. There were also present the Mayor (Dr. M. J. Morgan), Alderman H. Owen, Councillor Ed. Roberts, with the Town Clerk (Mr T. E. Parry), the Assistant Clerk (Mr 1. Lloyd Parry), the Borough Surveyor (Mr F. A. Delamotte), the Borough Accountant (Mr Hugh Parry), the Assistant Surveyor (Mr Thomas), and Mr Cheers, of Liverpool, architect of the new buildings. The Borough Surveyor explained that accom- modation would be provided in the new buildings for all the Corporation's officials, and that that existing arrangements were quite inconvenient and unsatisfactory in other respects. In reply to the Inspector, Mr Delamottel stated it was probable that the rooms at the, Town Hall now used by himself, the borough accountant, and their staffs would be utilised. partly to affdrd more library accommodation and partly as accommodation for the Town Hall- keeper (Mr John Hughes). The Borough Accountant reported that the, estimated population of the borough in 1908 was 6190. The rateable value for borough rating. purposes was £ 30,507. The total rate of thet borough was 6s 8d. The 'total outstanding loans was £ 35,135. The Mayor, in proposing a vote of thanks to the Inspector, said he hoped he would be able to use his influenoe with a view to having the I Board's sanction in connection with that matter as soon as passible, because there was a consid- erable amount of unemployment in that as inj other districts. The work at the quarries and on the Morfa had been a source of much relief in that direction of late, but that would soon be over, and the new scheme would afford employ- ment to a large number. The Inspector: I will make a note of that. Mr Edward Roberts seconded, and the motion was unanimously agreed to. The Inspector subsequently inspected the buildings.

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PRESENTATION TO THE REV. T. LLOYD, COLWYN BAY. TWENTY-FIVE YEARS A PASTOR. PROGRESS OF CONGREGATIONALISM IN THE TOWN. The members of the English Congregational Church gathered in large numbers in the Lec- ture Hall, yesterday week, to witness the presen- tation of an illuminated address to their pastor, the Rev. Thos. Lloyd, on the completion of twenty-five years' service at Colwyn Bay. The proceedings commenced with a tea, to which a large number sat down, the tables being in charge of the lady members of the congrega- tion. Mr F. J. Holmes, who presided over the sub- sequent meeting, reviewed the progress of the church since Mr Lloyd's advent. He remarked that out of the 122 members connected with the church in 1895 only 26 now remained. The church had, nevertheless, made big strides. In 1883 the oollections were £ 60 8s 8d; in 1893, L183 17s 8d; in 1894, L189 6s 5d; and in 1907 they had reached JB322 5e lOd. The church had increased in numbers and in financial strength, and their pastor had been a pastor indeed. When he spoke, Mr Lloyd always hit out straight, and was not afraid of what he said, and that waa what he (the speaker) had admired about him. Ho never admired any man as he admired Mr Lloyd, and be hoped to do so right to the end (applause). The choir, under the conductorship of Mr H. J. Edwards, then sang "There is music by the river. THE PRESENTATION. Mr John Jones, Grimsby House, the senior deacon, in making the presentation, said it gave him great pleasure to be present and to be con- nected in any way with that function. He could well remember the time when Mr Lloyd first came to Colwyn Bay as a young man. There were three or four candidates on the list, but on receipt of a letter from the Presbyterian Col- lege, Carmarthen, the few members then con- nected with the church decided to "hear the South Walian" before making their decision. Mr Lloyd was accordingly invited to the church "on trial," and he pleased the English friends vary well. but he pleased the Welsh friends still more. He was duly appointed, and he commenoed work very earnestly with only thirteen members. It was not long, however, before it was decided to erect a stone-chapel at a oost of B2000, an uphill undertaking for only 20 members. The speaker then proceeded to speak of Mr Lloyd's devoutness and true Christian character, and said it was the greatest of pleasures to him to pre- sent his pastor with a beautiful address. The address read as follows:- "To the Rev. Thomas f,loyd.-Wo, the dea- cons, church members, and congregation wor- shipping at the English Congregational Church, Ooíwyn Bay, hereby tender you our hearty congratulations upon the attainment of the 25th anniversary of your pastorate. During your ministry you have had the joy of re- ceiving over 500 individuals into church mem- bership, and the church has grown from a very small beginning until it is now one of the principal Congregational Churches in North Wales. Under your direction, and largely through your aid, the church and school pre- mises have been enlarged from time to time at a total cost of over 98000. Your public services, both to your townspeople and to a large outside community, have been manifold. Your labours in connection with the free churches, in the cause of temperance, and upon the Denbighshire County Council, of which you are at present an alderman, have been marked by devotion and public spirit, whilst as secre- tary of the English Congregational Union of North Wales, and recently as chairman of the same, you have rendered yeoman service. We, however, rejoioe most of all, that you have been instrumental in God's hands in leading many souls to surrender themselves to our Lord Jesus Christ, and that of you it may be truly said, 'Well done, thou good and faithful ser- vant.' We also desire to place on record our appreciation of the devoted and self-sacrificing labours of your good wife, who has not only found time to be your true help-mate in the home And the church, but has lovingly minis- tered to the needs of the poor, on whose behalf she fills the position of lady guardian. Your kind disposition and tender devotion for the sick and suffering have endeared you to all hearts, and it is our earnest hope that you may both have continued health and strength to enable you for many-years to come to per- form your faithful labours in the service of our lord and master Jesus Christ." On behalf of the Church, We remain. Yours in Christ, c JOHN JONES, Sec. F. J. HOLMES, Treas. JAMES GARSIDE. !R. R. PHILLIPS. JOHN F. TAYLOR. 1JOHN CROMPTON. TIIOS. E. PURDY. The address was beautifully illuminated in artistic colours, and framed in ornamental gilt, the work being carried out by Mr David McKie, of Manchester. MR LLOYD'S ACKNOWLEDGMENT. Mr Lloyd, in acknowledging the gift, said they would all understand that it was not easy for him to- convey what he felt that moment, and he would not attempt to do 80. He would simply say he was very grateful to them for that very beautiful gift, and for the loving thought which had prompted it. It would remind him first of all the goodness of God, who had spared him to be pastor of that church. Then it would remind him of their loving kindness. As he looked back his prayer was one of gratitude to God. He felt that it had bet-n the Gospel which he had preached that had benefited their efforts there rather than anything done by himself. Mr Lloyd then referred to his call to the church, and read a copy of the letter he had written accepting office. Continuing, he said he did not think he could maintain a more Christian spirit now than that letter contained. He had been called to do many things, of late especially, and he thought some of the friends had an idea that he gave too much time to things outside the regular church work, but he felt sure there was not a minister in the town Who gave more time to his church than he did (hear, hear). He was on the County Council, but the County Council did not keep him away from the church, and he always recognised the church duties as first and foremost in all that might be going on. Taking a. review of the whole 25 years, all the praise was to God for whatever had been done. It was no use re- garding the past, however, but let them look for the future, and ask God for help in everything (applause). ■■PRACTISED WHAT HE PREACHED." Mrs Lloyd, in responding, said that she had the same difficulty as her husband in conveying her feelings to the meeting. So far as what had been said of Mr Lloyd, she was sure all was quite true. Knowing his peraonal life, she know that he practised what he preached, and that his highest aims were to serve his Lord and Master. She thanked them all for the kindly reference to herself, and assured them that the time she bad spent in Colwyn Bay bad been very pleasant indeed. She heartily reciprocated all the good wishes expressed (applause). Mr J. F. Taylor, who afterwards spoke, said he looked upon that gathering as a silver wedding between the pastor and church, and it helped to bind both more firmly together. He spoke highly of Mr and Mrs Lloyd, and of their 25 years' work. Mr T. E. Purdy heartily endorsed all the sen- timental remarks, and referred briefly to Mr and Mrs Lloyd's consistency. He said that that waa the chief characteristic which struck him during the time he had been under Mr Lloyd's pastorate, and he wished them both every success. Mr John Crompton said that it was his heart- felt desire to -support the movement on hand, and commented upon the work of Mr McKie on the address. Mr R. R. Phillips and Dr. Christein endorsed all the tributes to Mr and Mrs Lloyd, and wished both every success. The evening closed by the singing of the Doxology. RUTH PETTY SESSIONS.

THE LLANARMON CASE. Mr G. H. Denton presided at the fortnightly petty sessions at Ruthin, on Monday, the other magistrates on the bench being Captain John Jenkins, Dr. J. Medwyn Hughes, Gomer Roberts, and Henry Williams. A SCENE IN PRIOR-STREET. Edward Lewis and Thomas Roberts, both living in Prior-street, Ruthin, were summoned for being drunk and disorderly on the 28th November.—P.C. Arkinstall said he was called to Prior-street, and saw the two defendants out- side Lewis' house fighting, both being on the ground. Roberts pleaded guilty, but Lewis alleged that he was dragged out of his house by Roberts, who broke his window.—The Bench considered Roberts tho aggressor, and fined him 10s and costs. Lewis was fined 5s and costs. For using obscene Language on the same occa- sion, Elizabeth Mostyn, also of Prior-street, was fined Is and costs. DRUNKENNESS. Margaret Elizabeth Davies, Mwrog-street, a married woman, was summoned for being drunk and disorderly on the 28th ult. Sergeant Jones said he found the defendant outside her house at 11.30 p.m., threatening the next door neighbours with a poker. Evidence was also given by Fanny Roberts. Defendant was fined 2s 6d and costs. WOMAN ATTACKED ON A LONELY ROAD. William Woods, an engine driver attached to travelling shows, was charged with assaulting Sarah Hughes, a widow, of Ty'nllidiart, Llanar- mon, with intent to rob her on the 8th inst. Mr Walter O. Jones appeared for the prosecution. Mrs Hughes said that about 10.30 a.m. on the day named she was returning from Camddwr, her daughter's house, to Ty'nllidiart. Defendant sat on the side of the road, and asked her the time. Immediately afterwards he came up from behind and wrapped the shawl she wore round her head. He then asked, "Where is your money, old She said she had none, and defendant then struck her a blow above the right eye, felling her to the ground. He after- wards searched her pocket, in which there was no money. The man thereupon forced the shawl into her mouth, and struck her in the chest, and on the shoulder. The first she saw of him afterwards was crossing a field. She had not the slightest doubt that defendant was the man. Gwladys Davies, a young girl living at Tv'ny- llidiart. said that defendant called at the house on the morning in question during the absence of Mrs Hughes. He asked for a drink of water, which she refused. John Edwards, a roadman, said he also saw de- fendant soon after the time of the assault. He remarked that the road over which he travelled was the "funniest" one he ever saw, because he had not seen a policeman that day (laughter). P.C. Owen, Llanarmon, gave evidence of arrest. He traced defendant to a common lodging-house at Mold, and there accused him of assaulting an old woman named Hughes. Defendant replied: "I never saw the old you have got hold of the wrong stick this time." When confronted with prosecutrix, the latter identified defendant as her assailant. Woods then remarked to her "You are a confounded liar." Electing to make a statement, defendant described his tramp that day from Oswestry to Mold. In the neighbourhood of Llanarmon he lost his way, and made inquiries in one or two places. He admitted having asked Gwladys Davies for a drink of water, but denied having seen Mrs Hughes at all. The latter was telling a con- founded lie. He was not guilty of the offence. Defendant was committed for trial at the Quar- ter Sessions to be held on the 8th January. His application under the Poor Prisoner's Defence Act was allowed.

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OLD COLWYN AGBJCUL- TUBAL SOCIETY. INTERESTING SPEECHES AT THE ANNUAL DINNER. PROF. WINTEWS SOUND ADVICE. A LEAGUE OF SOIL SUFFRAGISTS WANTED. Smoe its formation a few years ago the Old Colwyn Agricultural Society had experienced most if not all the troubles encountered by similar institutions during their babyhood. Now, however, it has been established on a footing sound enough fmanoally and strong enough in point of popular favour to ensure, with ordinary luok, its permanent welfare. The last three ex- hibitions promoted under its aegis have been in- creasingly successful, one record giving wak to another in succession. Much of this progress has been due to the energy and business aptitude of Mr D. Mao. Niooll and the executive commit- too under his supervision, but the Society owes 00 small an amount of its popularity to the pro- pagandism of its members on the occasion of the annuaJ dinner. Nan -members attend this attractive function in large numbers, and before the close of the prooeedigs it invariably happens that a fair proportion of them either join the Association or become regular subscribers. This yxkw's dinner was served at the Marine Hotel on Monday evening, and the number of diners waa so unexpectedly large that Host Lloyd was for once in a way plaoed in a dilemma to procure accommodation for them. Indeed the dining-room was ao orowdedtJbat about a dozen covers had to be served in an adjoining room. The catering was in every way excellent, and the menu of seven courses was served in a little over an hour's time. THE SPEECHES. Mr D. Mao. Niooll presided over the subse- quent proceedings, and be was accompanied at tne head of the table by Prof. Winter, of the Unaveirsrty College, Bangor (the guest of the evening, Mr W. CJonwy Bell, Mr A. Borthwiok, Mr Huigfo Davies (vice-chairman of the commit- tee), Rev. H. E. Mocatta, M.A., Mr Wm. Jones, J.P., and Mr T. J. Jones, of Dinarth Hall. The Chairman ma-d letters of apology for their absence from Col Williams Wynne, Mr J. M. Porter, Mr Thomas Roberts, of Aber, Mr John Morris, and Mr R. E. Biroh. "The RoyaJ toast" was submitted by the Chair- man, who referred to the general regTet felt amongst agriculturists that the King had been unable to attend the recent Royal Show in Lon- don owing to ill-health. The boast was musically honoured, Mr E. Davies leading the company in the National Anthem. AN OLD CHAPLAIN'S OPINION. In the absence of Mr Bernard Lowe, Mr Wm. Jones, CJS-, Colwyn Bay, then proposed the toasli of the,- Airmy, Navy, and Auxiliary Forces. He remarked that as long as we had the pluck and sfcill in ausr forces, and the patriotic senti- ment in the British nation which marked the South African War it would be a distant day when any foreign foe dared attack this country. He also spoke with pride of vhe- part which the 23rd R.W.F. had played in the bistorio battles of the past). After the glasses had been raised, Mr Owen Jones gave a spirited rendering of "The Voter- am's Song. I I As an old Army chaplain, the Rev. H. E. Mocatta, M.A., responded to the toast in the absence of the Vicar (Rev. J. Griffiths), who had been detained in his room by a severe cold. Mr Mocatta recalled the days wihen Britisheire habitually sneered at Tommy Atkins, but since the South African War, he said, we look upon him as quite a different person (applause). As a chaplain to the forces one had opportunities of knowing many of Tommy's characteristics, good and bad, which escaped the civilian eye, and, speaking with many years of such exper- ience, he assured the company that there was really no finer, truer, or better man than Tommy Atkins. Whatever others might say anent has irreligiousness he (tihe speaker) assert- ed that there was a very real religion at the bot- tom of Tommy 's heart. The true characteaistice of a religious life were manliness, sympathy, and kindness of heart, and these were essentially strong traits of their men in blue and those in Khaki (loud applause). Germany had threatened to go on building a number of ships of war, but when she saw that Britain was prepared to lay down three vessels to her one she speedily climbed down, realising that it was better to give up that game (renewed applause). PROF. WINTpR ON LOCAL SHOWS. The Chairman then introduced to the company Professor Winter, the guest of the evening, who he described as a scholar and a practical agri- oul turist. Prof. Winter proposed "Success to the Show." He said he Ifeid some decided views about agri- cultural shows. Their main object was, of course, ekbioa:ti-onal; when that was not the case shows had better not be held (hear, hear). Like other educational institutions shows might be divided into three grades. Education was divided into the primary, secondary, and university grades; shows could be graded local, county, and national in rank. n was some- times said tihat bh((.; bad too many shows in this country, and he was rather inolined to think they had; they could have too much even of a good thing, but they could not have too many "local" shows, such as he presumed they would term that held at Old Colwyn (cheers). Like many other thingis, however, local shows were apt to become too big for their boats (laughter). The functions of a local show would be to do every- thing possible to develop all (jhat was best in the agriculture of the neighIwurnood concerned; but in doing that they should not soar too highly, and so long as that was safeguarded agUinst they could not have too many of them (hear, hear). Not in every sinaJl place, for in- stance, could they promote successfully a Flint a-nd Denbigh exhibition, but they could have a local show which would serve admirably and perhaps to better purpose in drawing out the best of a neighbourhood. Many shows started very successfully; then they aspired too highly, they experienced a wet dap- and they came to not undeserved grief. He believed the Old Col- wyn show was carried on on the right lines— (applause),—but he wanted it to deveJop. Ln tihese days they could not carry on a show with- out introducing the spectacular; they could have jumping competitions and various other attrac- tions, but after all the main feature would be the stock. What he would, however, like to see, was the smaller shows taking in hand the business of enoouraging people to grow vege- tables and flowers (hear, hear). That was a fea- ture all the more deserving of attention in these days of small hoiding-s and allotments, and par- is I ticularly in such a district as that. Why was it that they liad the vegetables, *rint., and flowers sold at Bangor coming from Liverpool? Surely there was no cause other than the fact that LooaJ people were not- encouraged to grow and cultivate the produce themselves. There was much mornen- to be made in tnat way, and he felt perfectly certain that not only was there a duty devolving upon local show promoters to do all they could to encourage those industries, but that the addition of such a feature to the show prize list would prove exceedingly popu- lar (hear, hear). He would be delighted to hear that the Old Colwyn Show Committee was show- ing the way in the direction he had suggested, b?ca«se he felt sure that the Society would bo thereby conferring even a greater benefit upon the community at large than at present (loud applause). After Messrs E. E. Roberts and Ed. Davies had sung "Exo&lsdor," The Chairman responded. He pointed out tlFJ t financiaJly and otherwise the Society- was no- in a healthy condition. They had a credit balance at tihe bank of £ 35. They were very modest, and always willing- and anxious to give their careful consideration to any word of ad- vice. The cattle section of the show was always a feature, and he thought it would not be amiss to refer to the present crisis between BUTCHERS AND FARMERS. He ra sorry that the ooniorenes recently held in London between butchers and the representa- tives of agriculture, on the meat warranty ques- tion had proved abortive. They oould only hope that some decision would be arrived at "before January 1st, next. Threatened men were said to live long, and in that case they' had every reason to believe that the threat of their friends the butchers would neither curtail the life of the farmer nor the activity of feeder (applause and laiigihter). A question of much importance to farmers was bhe definition of English meat. A oase of the highest importance, "both to Brit- ish farmers and consumers, had been concluded in October in the High Court. The action had been brought by the British Tea. Table Company against a firm of meat traders for breach of con- tract in that the meat supplied was said not to fulfil the conditions of the undertaking. The plaintiffs were alleged to have stipulated that the meat received should be genuine British, and they aAleged tihaO the defendant had ignored bis obligations to the extent that at least port of the meat supplied was of foreign or Colonial t origin. lhey, ttamfors, claimed dimigai otf account of the inferior quality of the produce. TOe cue bed & peoulia.r interœt at tibia time. ÍI& view of the approaching conflict between the butcbenB and farmers, and the iaeue was watched with no little curiosity. Unfortunately, expecta- tions of a definite decision on a point of imme- date and fair-reaching significance were averted bfet a compromise. While an amicable settlement wa.s perhaps the best arrangement for the mutual interests of the litigants, it was, be thought, to be regretted that the question was not fought to a final issue. It would have bean a proper action on the part of farmers to have volun- teered support, so that the points in dispute could be settled once for all. The aapeot of the martet tihat appealed to the public was the legality or illegality of supplying not only chilled or frozen meat, but the meat of imported ani- mals killed in British ports in the name of British. It was noteworthy that in the course of the ing Mr Justice Ridley explicitly stated that the carcases of foreign or colonial cattle slaughtered at any British port could not under any pretext be. properly described or traded in as British beef (applause). EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM AT FAULT. In proposing ''Agriculture," Mr F. Booth de- livered the most humorous speeah of the even- ing. Agriculture, as it now stood, he said, was the greatest industry in the world, and he bad no doubt but that it would be the last industry (laughter). Continuing, he refeired to detri- mental effect on the industry of the exodus of labour from the oountry into the towns, aod that he emphatically contended was ohiefly dU8 to education (hear, hear). He UlTg'e'<i that it wM the duty of every rural school teacher to so edu- cate the ahold of the farmer and the rural in- habitant as to more properly fit him for his oountry life and avocation (applause). When a boy leaves Llanelian school, remarked Mr Booth, and Mr Williams here were to ask him lo thin the turnips, do you think he would do It ? Not he (loud laughter). He warmiy protested against a system of education which made that pcsaibie (hear, hoar and applause). THE SOLUTION. Mr Conwy Bell, who responded, said that in a rather mixed gathering of that kind it was rather dangerous to express one's true feelings, but the greatest measure of success that agricul- ture oould expect in the future lay in two im- portaat words. However, as that was not a poli- i tioai gathering", be would not pronounce them (cries of "Go on"). Well then if you insiat on knowing what I mean, said Mr Bell, I refer to Tariff Reform (loud applause). Referring to education of rural children lie agreed with Mr Booth that much could be done to relieve the labour difficult in oountry districts by amending1 the existing system of education. If common- sense assured a schoolmaster that a boy could be effectively puefoed on he should be allowed to do so; if on the other hand it became obvious to the schoolmaster that a boy of twelve oould not get beyond tihe second standard the lad øhould have his freedom; at home he might prove an apt learner in various departments of farm life (he&r, hear). In conclusion Mr Bell referred to the forthcoming show to be held at Colwyn Bay by the Flint and Denbigh Agricultural So- cwty, and said tihot speaking personally, though he was closely associated with that Society, he thought the Old Colwyn show should not be abandoned tihis year in order to gnve way to the larger show (applause). Neither could do the other the slightest harm. If the Old Colwya show were held in May the exhibitor would have a chance of scoring then, and he tempted in consequcnce to take a second oh ano? at Cohvyn Bay (hear, hear). There should be no friction at all between the two societies. Finallv Mr Bell urged the company to pay greater atten- tion to the desirability of forming farmers' asso- ciations, so that landlords, agents, and loaanta had opportunities to get into closer touch with one another. At this point Prof. Winter and Mr Conwy Bell had to leave to catch their trains, and aa they left the room th? company sang with gveadt heartiness "For they are joUy good fellowa. THE LEAGUE OF SOIL SUFFRAGISTS. Mr A. Borthwick, who also responded, de- livered a singularly able spoeoh on behatf of the agricultural industry. There was no sub- ject in the world, he saad, that had given use to so muoh public speaking as agriculture, and no class of men lived who had received so much advice—much of which was gratuitous and nearly all useless (laughter and hear, hew)-as the farmers. Notwithstanding the stream of talk and all the excellein.t advice, however, the oon- ditions of agriculture remained as ever the same cause of perplexity and concern as they were in the days of their forefathers (hear, hear). It was not easy 00 remove an their hindranoes. Dealing with the economic conditions of the in. dustry, Mr Borthwiok said the foremost of the condstions which affected them at present was the evcr-inoroasing buirden of ratc-(hmr, hear) —and to a great extent that burden was due to an excessive system of educatiin (applause). He had often thought when pondering over the troubles of the industry that, when lihey looked for a type in history, sacred or secular, which would best represent the British farmer, it would be Isaachcr, who was an ass (loud laugh- ter). The British farmer was not even so well endowed as Balaam's ass, because that animal could vent his views, while the fifitidh agricul- turist had not a potential speech in tine affairs of the oountry (laughter and applause). What they wanted was proper Parliamentary repre- sentation. They should have farmers' associa- tjoru; and oombinat.ions-though lie was not an admirer of all types of combinations—so tliat they oouid insist upon ensuring their adequate and direct representation in the House of Com- mons as other classes enjoyed (applause). To effectively carry that out they would want one strong league of all Wic associations, and a no me-an title for it would be the League of Soil Suffragtsts (loud applause). Mr Williams, Tygwyn, and Mr Hugh Davies also responded. -THE CHAIRMAN" AND OTHER TOASTS. Mr Borthwick proposoo the toast of the Chairman in happy terms, and remarked that during the eleven years Mr Mac. Niooll had been in the neighbotirhood he had step by step won for himself a wide reputation as an a-ble and shrewd man of business, and an estate agent who protected the interests of estate owaert, while at the same time forwarding tihe interests of the tenants (applause). The Chairman suitably acknowledged. Mr Wm. Jones, J.P., proposed the toast of the officials, all of whom he warmly c-omplimentod, on the result of the efforts on behalf of the show. Mr J. Jones. Tyrdan Hall, and Mr Frank Booth responded, the latter paying a woll-de- served tribute to the energy and ability of "our first-class secretary." Mr R. Roberts, F.R.C.V.S., the hon. secre- tary, also acknowledged. Mr Fred Francis proposed "WI(' Town and Trade of Colwyn and Colwyn Bay" in a charac- teristic speech, wiiile Mr Wm. Jones, C.E.. re-\ sponded in a happy manner. "The Visitors" were honoured on the proposi. tion of Mr Pendlebury, and for them Mr T. J. Jones, of Dinarth Hall, and Mr John C. Pen. nington responded. Mr A. Stevenson proposed "The Press," and Mr W. Howells*-Jones, of the "Pioneer," re- sponded. One of Uhc neatest little speeches of the evening was that in which Mr J. Cooper, of the Royal al Hotel, Colwyn Bay, submitted the toast of the host and hostess, which was aslmofledged by Mr Lloyd.

POACHING AFFRAY NEAR DENBIGH. THREE MEN ACCUSED. A very serious poaching affray took niace in the Foxha!! cover, between Denbigh and tlenllan. on Saturday night, as the result of which Mr Roberts Williams, gamekeeper, is now suffering from several wounds, and is being medically treated. The oover is on the Foxhall Estate* over which Mr W. C. Jones, Llanerch, holds the shooting rights. A large number of pheasants are reared yearly, and on the night in question a gang of poachers were surprised in the act of shooting the birds. Up to the present little is known of the affair beyond the fact that a desper- ate encounter took place. Mr Roberts Wil- liams was very seriously injured about the bead, the result of a blow, it is said, with the stock of a gun. On Sunday morning, acting on information sup- plied by the gamekeepers, the police apprehended three men—Isaac Roberts, his son, and Robert Jones-all "residing in Henllan-street-who on Monday morning, were brought up before the borough magistrates. The injured keeper was not in a fit oondition to appear, and only sufficient evidence to justify a remand was given. The accused were remanded until Friday next.

The Grand Duke Michael of Ruasia has sent to Mr John Hand, stationmaster at Stoke-on-Trent (Staffs.), a set of waistcoat buttons and cuff links in gold and enamel, all a Christmas-box.

forget his really splendid display for years to oome. Apart from Gillett, the best man amongst the homesters was undoubtedly Chain. Sowerby was a distinct failure as pivot, and ought to return to the half-line, where he figures to advantage. • • • The back tine was somewhat too light to with- stand the attacks of the heavy brigade against them, but the half-backs worked well together. < < t Norman Jones displayed fine form, and would have shown to still greater advantage if he had been better fed. The others played their usual game. The team was, however, entirely out- classed by their formidable opponents. • • » • In regard to the visitors, Jones, in goal, had no opportunity to distinguish himself. The backs, however, played a grand game, but their habit of kicking out of touch mars their work. The half-back line was "as safe as a house." The men understood each other perfectly, and kept the van well fed. < The forwards combined perfectly. It was pleasure to witness their play.