Carnarvon and Denbigh Herald and North and South Wales Independent

WALES FIRST! An important statement on the prospect of the Disestablishment Bill being re- introduced into Parliament during next ses- sion has been made by Mr Llewelyn. Wil- liams, M.P., to a "Liverpool Post" repre- sentative. Mr Williams believes that if the Welsh members and the Welsh people are alive to their opportunity, Disestablishment can be' secured.. He explains that the first Government measure will be the Parliament Bill, but it will not take up the whole of the time of the house. Irish Home Rule will be dealt with later, but it will take months to after Mr Gladstone's old bill to meet the changed circumstances brought about by land purchase, county councils, old age ren- bions, etc. Again, as to education, even if it were thought desirable to deal with edu -cation in this session, it would take months of anxious deliberation to decide on the exact lines of the new bill. On the other hand the Welsh Disestablishment Bill is ready. It passed its first reading last year, and is in print. It could be re'introduce > early in March, and there is no reason why it. should not be sent up to the Lords before the Coronation. It appears to us that Mr Williams' argu- ment is unanswerable. It is e, case of pass- ing the bill during the next session or of indefinitely postponing it. If the bill is not passed in 1911. it cannot be introduced until 1913, for Home Rule will occupy the. uninterrupted attention of the House dur- ing 1912. Under the new Parliamentary Bill every measure rejected by the House of Lords must be passed three times through the Home of Commons, before it may be placed on the Statute Book. If, therefore, the Disestablishment Bill is not introduced till the 1913 session, it cannot become law until 1915, and we shall have another dis- solution in 1915, if not sooner, for the Par- liament Bill limits the duration of a Parlia- ment to five years. The claims of the Dis- establishment Bill must be pressed forward immediately, and every effort made to get it included in the Cabinet's programme for next session. Disestablishment has many friendg in the Cabinet, but their hande must be strengthened by strong representations from Wales itself. The suggestion to hold a national conference early in the new year before the Cabinet's plans are decided upon is excellent, and sters ehou'd be taken 1<1 oonvejnj? the gathering without delay.

EDITORIAL NOTES Last week we announced that Lord Penrhyn had decided to grant a five per cent. increase of wages to the Bethesda quarrymen, and now comes the welcome news that Mr Assheton Smith has advanced the wages of the Llanberis quarrymen by 10 per cent. Notwithstanding the an- nouncement that the step is not taken as the result of a corresponding improvement in the slate trade, we are given to under- stand that as a matter of fact trade has considerably improved of late. It has been noticed that the clearance of slates at the quarries is effected much more rapidly now than was the case some time ago, and we have also the announcement that the quarry proprietors have decided to put up the price of slates, and Lord Penrhyn in his official intimation to the Bethesda quarry- men states that the advanced wages will be paid so long as trade remains satisfactory. It appears, therefore, that the slate trade shows unmistakable signs of revival and that the long period of depression is at last at an end. One of the causes of that de- pression was the preference shown by archi- tects for tiles and other substitutes for slates; but.-it has been 'proved that the manufactured article will not stand the strain and stress of the elements so well as the slate produced in the quarries of North Wales'. We congratulate- the workmen of Llanberis and Bethesda on their .good for- tune and Lord Penrhyr and Mr Assheton Smith upon the fact that better trade and better prices have enabled them to put up their employees' wages.

May we suggest that the Leader of the Tory Party in the H(buse should, muzzle the Dukes. Here is the Duke of Rutland writ- ing to "The Times" of Tuesday x The actions and language of the members of the Radical Government have shown that no politiooJ decency can be. expected from them on this head. But nevertheless, one had some faint hope that the Secretary for War might not give countenance to the flow of vulgar political blackguardisms which are the principal stock-in-trade of his leaders, Messrs George and Churchill Timp was when it was claimed as the character 1stic of the Public School-trained boy that he could take, a beating without moving a muscle. If that was ever true, it cannot be said of them now. Language of this land merely excites'the mild amuse- ment of the man in the street, and does the Order, of which the Duke no doubt is a. distinguished) member, a serious disservice. To suggest that the Nation has deliberately retucmedi a brace of blackguards—political or otherwise—to represent it at the T reasury and the Home Office is nonsense. If the J)ukes felt they must use swear words why not entrust their case to Mr F. E. Smith or Sir Edward iCaaWün t

The Free Church Council has rendered the cause of Disestablishment a signal service by publishing an informing book on the question Irom the pen of the Rev J. Morgan Gibbon, a member of the Church Commis- sion. The book, which is published at Is, is entitled "Weighed in the Balance: the case for Welsh Disestablishment," and Mr I Lloyd George has contributed a foreword" in which he recommends the volume as an admirable presentment of a case which has only to be known to commend it to the support of all reasonable and fair-minded men." Mr Gibbon has dealt with the sub- ject from the point of view of history and of the benefits which would be derived from freedom and equality in religious matters, and he illustrates his points with extracts from evidence tendered to the Commission.

Perhaps the most eloquent passage in the book is that dealing with the good purposes which would be served by Disestablishment. As ,Mr Gibbon say a the ichurch herself would gain immensely—most of all. She would lose some money, a nominal prestige, political statue, and so forth but her gains in self-government,self-respect and independ- ence, in the deeper interest, warmer sym- pathy, and larger generosity of her people would do much more than compensate for all her lasses. Having declared that the Welsh dioceses are deprived, of their cathedral ser- vices, Mr Gibbon appeals to the Welsh laity to say if they are willing that the tone and spirit of the old anti-national regime should continue to ru'e the Church. If they He not they should consider the possibility of Disestablishment from the point of view of clerical efficiency. Contact with popular feeling; honourable dependence upon the people instead of humiliating subservience, to a patron; exchange of pulpits first among themselves, and after a time with preach- ers of other d-enominations-woulcl it not bring an immence influx of new life into the services of the Church?

-0 Mr D. S. Davies indulged in some very plain speaking at a meeting of the Denbigh iLii3 Education Authority on Friday. The 'Staff and Supply Committee had made in- quiries* concerning the salary received by every school teacheT in the county, and wherever they found a specific grievance th«y did not hesitate to remedy it. On this ac- count last year the wages went up £ 700 In every instance the Committee had been guided by merit. In many cases, said Mr D. S. Davies, they could not justify a fur- ther expenditure of the ratepayers' money. He was strongly opposed to a scale of salar- ies, and such a system had proved a failure in every business house. He thought that it should be a hint to those teachers who did not receive an advance in their salaries that they should seek employment elsewhere, be- cause it showed that their services were not appreciated. He believed in paying well, and being well served in return. Those words are specific enough, and. the teachers concerned will know how to act. 4

PERSONAL The Rev T. E. Parry, curate in charge at Llanfair M.E., has accepted the benefice of Penrhoslligwy. Anglesey, vacant through the retirement of the Rev R»~ Richards, Mr David Davies, the member for Mont- gomeryshire, was presented at Newtown on Tuesday with his portrait in oils in the cos- tinie of master of foxhounds in celebration of his recent marriage. -0-

The oratorical exeirtions of tin? Chancel- lor of the Exchequer during the election campaign have brought on severe laryngitis. He has gone to the Riviera, and it is be- Jieved that a fortnight there will completely heal his throaft The Conway English PresDyterian Church and the Caersalem Welsh Presbyterian Church at Llandudno Junction have de- cided to invite the Rev Richard Williams, pastor of the English Presbyterian Church, Rhos, Ruabon, to become their pastor. Th<y comm,itteel of the memorial fund' to the late Mr J. R. Prichard, Portmadoc, have decided to close the fund, which. now approximates £400, on December 51. Friends who have not already subscribed are theireby .given a final opportunity of doing so. Among those leaving by the White Star oteaaner "Cedric," sailingi from Liverpool for Now York, on Christmas E.ve, will be (Lord Tweedmouth, Lady Tweedmouth, Lord A. Innes Oarr, the Ftpn. James Bryce (British Ambassador at Washington), and Mr W G. C. Gladstone. The latter, it is understood, will be attached to the Hon. J. Bryce's staff at the Embassy, Washington, and act as one of his private secretaries. At Glyn Garth, on Monday, the Bishop of Bangor licensed to curacies the following deacons ordained at St. Asaph the previous day — The Rev. John Morgan (son of Archdeacon Morgan) to Llanaber; the Rev Joseph Evans Pugh to Holyhead; the Rev J. Collins Lloyd to Llanfair P.G. and Llan- disilio :and the Rev. John Jervis to Blaenau Festiniog. The following were a1 .so licensed to curacies:—The Rev Henry Thomas to Llandegfan and Beaumaris, and the Rev Daniel Thomas to St. Mary's, Bangor. The Chancellor of the Exchequer, accom- panied by Mrs Lloyd George, has arrived at Cap Martin, Nice, where he is expected to make a stav of some duration. The Paris" Humanite" publishes an interview with Mr L'oyd George on the British ^>oli- ti 11 outlook after the general election. There will be great social transformations in England," said Mr Lloyd George, "dur- ing the five yearp to come. Provided no difficulty arises from outside, we shall con- tinue to struggle for the peace of the world and the limitation of armaments, for we know that militarism and Imperialism are the great enemies of human progress." --G-

The Bishop of Bangor has appointed the Rev R. T. Jones, B.A., vicar of Glanogwen. Bethesda, to the vacant residentiary canonry which became void on Friday last by the death of the Rev Cianon Edwaitli Hughes. The new canon is a late exhibitioner and senior scholar of 'St. David's College, Lam- peter. He was ordained deacon in 1885, tind priest the following year. His first cUraov wae that of Denio (Pwllheli), where he served till 1883. when he was appointed to the benefice of Nevin, which 'he held for ten years. On the death of the late Canon J. Morgan, the late Lord Penrhyn nomina- ted Mr Jones to GLuiogwen, the net value of which amounts '"to about J3550 and a .house. The vtalue of Mr Jones's new ap- pointment is JE550 per annum.

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LOCAL NEWS CARNARVON For priece of House and 'Steam Coal in truck loads, apply to E. Davies and, Sons, Colliery Agents, Coach Builders, etc., Crown Street, Carnarvon. ERtEE CiHOtfcCEL COUNCIL.—Mr Sam Jones, Poet Oiifijcei, has jueen elejated co- secretary with Mr W. P. Ellis, of the looal i'j eo Church Council. LIBRARY COMMITTEE!. — On Friday evening, Mr Edward Roberts, M.A., Maes- incla, was re-elected chairman for the ensu- ing year of the above. Mr J. H. Roberts, Aelybryn, was elected lion, secretary. LI BMUiAiL GLiUB.—We understand that Mr and Mrs G. El Roberts', Market Place, Penygroes, have been appointed caretakers of the Liberal Ciulb anfd Queen's Cafe, Mr and Mrs Parrv having, resigned. COMPETITIVE MEETING.—The an- nual competitive meeting in connection with the Castle-square Sunday School was held on Thursday when the pastor, the Rev David Hughes, M.A.. (presided over a> fairly large attendance. The secretarial work was in the hands of Mr Aled Tasker. iLiiTERAIRiYl UNIOPJ.—At ,the meeitifclgj of the Literary Union, on Monday evening, Mr Edwin Barnisih (Riarnish Barnsdale), elo- cutionist, Rochdale, gave a splendid recilt-al of Dicken's "Christmas Carol." On the mo_ tion of Air Gaudin, who presided, hearty thanks were accorded Mr Bamish. SUCCESS.—Peggy Thomas, the eitgfhb- year-old daughter of Air W. G. Thomas, The Moorings, has successfully passed the preparatory examination of the Trinity Col- legje, Loiidoii, In pianoforte playing, ob- taining 72 marks. out of a possible 100. She is a pupil of Missi Madge E. Owen, Haul- fre, Church-street. VESSEL OVERDUE.—The Barquentinu 'Mjary Eli&abejth," of Newport, Mon., which sailed from Swansea, for Cherbourg on the 22nd October last, and from Fal- mouth on the 31st October, is now con- sidered very much overdue. One of the cirsw Is Master Teddy Barber, son of Mr R. G. Barber, watchmaker, High-street. CONCERT. — On Sunday evening, at Eibenezer Mission Cha<pel, a sacred concert was held. Mr Rees Hughes presided. The following took part: Mies L. M. Jones, Nellie Morgan, Annie Pritdhardi, M. Lan- cett, and N^ Salisbury. A male voice parity, under the leaxfersihip of Mr Salis- bury, also sang. i:\fiÏes Williams and Mr W. SalisibiiTV aiccompanield. WOMEN'S THM/PEIRANCE ASSOCIA- TION.—A meeting of the local association 'was held at the Moriath iSitfhooilroom on Tuesday evening, under the presidency of \frs W. R. Jones. An able address was given by AEiss lEjvans.. Esgynfa, on the words, Who is my neighbour." 'A pro- gramme was sustained consisting of songs and, recitations by Miss Jones, Margaret- street Miss M." EL Williams, Garnon- ,street; Misses IMt Mary Jontee, Berulah square; Lena. Hughes, Al^ary Griffiths, aaid M. M. Morris. Hendre-street. SUGGESTED PUBLIC CEMETEiRY. — At a meeting of the Free Church Council on Tuesday night the question was further dis- cussed of moving in the direction of secur- ing a public cemetery for the town. as to which a communication was recently; ad- dressed by this bodlv to the Town Council. A feelini- was exrpressed favourable to tak- ing steps to acquire a cemetelry at a. total outlay of about £ 15C0, and it was resolved to take an earlv opportunity of laying the matter before the Nonconformist section of -the ratepayers, with the view of enlisting their support to some such scheme. MUSICAL SUCCESSES.—At the Christ- ina* examination of the Trinity College of Music in practical music, the following were successful: — Organ playing senior, pass, Lizzie Williams; intermediate, pass, Griffith D. Roberts; junior, pass, Nellie Davies. Pianoforte playing: Intermediate, pass, Nellie Davies; junior, honours, Owen Hughes; junior, pass, Annie Edwards, Flor- rie Closs Davies, and Ella Moreran. Pre- paratory, pass, Gweneth M. Owen, Eva Jul- ian Williams, Margaret Ann Thomas. The examiner was Dr Chas. Vincent, London, and the local secretary is Mr John Williams, organist, Christ Church. JNF1ANTS' SCHOOL.—The annual distri- bution of prizes to the pupils of the In- fant's' Council 'School took place on Thurs- day. Mr J. R. Pritchard, chairman of the managers, presided, and among others pre- sent were the flayer and Mayoress (Mr and Mrs J. T. Roberts), Mr Edward Roberts, Pla0 Maesincla; the Rev J. El. Hughes, Mrs J. R. Pritahard, and Mr D. T. Ed- Vaixk. The Mayoress piesentedi the prizes, and at the close gave each child an orange for which she received the hearty oheiere of the little ones. The Mayoress was pre. sented with a bouquet of chrysanthemums and maiden hair fern by the smallest child ia school, little Ceinwen Evans, of Victoria- street. Sixty-five children received prizes for reigtular attendance. Sthort addresses •weire d'eliveafetdl bjy the. chairman, the* Mayoress, Mr Edward Roberta, and Mr D T. Edwards. and a programme of songs was contributed bv the, children. GIflLS' COUNCIL SCHOOL.—The pre- sentation of prizes at the Girls' Coancil School took place on Thursday, when the chair was occupied by Mr J. R. Pritchard, thera 'being also present the Mayor and Mayoress and several other ladies and gen- tlemen. Th0 prizea were distribute^! by. the Mayor, the principal winners being the following :—NeJedlework competition: 1, .Ma-rgafret Roberts; 2, iMyfanwy Elisabeth Jones (presented by class teacher, Miss Ryle Davies). E'saay on "Grace Darling:" 1, Janie D. Jones; 2, Myf. Elizabeth Jones and Mary Lewis (presented by Rev J. E. Hughes, M.A.). Five years' full atten- dance: Nellie Morton Jones, Owen Grif- fith, Dora Tyler, Maria Lesiter Williams, Sallie Humphreys, Magigie Morton Jones. Katel Ejllen Roberta, Katie Olwen, (Lona Griffith, Gracie Williams. Full attendance for three years Katie Taylor, Myfanwy Williams, Nora Elias Roberts, Alary Hen- deTson, Lilian Harries, An nip Davies, Jen- nie Williams, Minnie Hughes, Dorothy Mid- dlclbiro-ok, Maggie Mary Hughes, Katie Ro- berts, Elsie Harris, Sarah Olwen Jones. During the afternoon a. programme of music was contributed by the children under the leadership of Missi Ryle Daviesi. lo.IEI. SCHOOSLSi.—The annual distribu- tion of prizes to the slcholars attending the woys' and girls' depa-rtmenft of these schools took place in the girls' school on Wednes- day. The Vicar, who occupied the chair, was supported by the Hon. Mirs Wynne Jones, Mr E. Roberts. M.A., Maesinola, and Mra Roberts, Mr R. Newton, J.<P., and Mrs Newton, Mr J. Prichard, J.P., and Mrs Prichard, Mrs Poole, Mrs Cousins, the Misses Newton. Miss Clayton, Miss Rees, Miss Lloydl Carter, the Revs RL ITpghes, B.A.. D.' E. G. Lloyd, B.A., H., Cook, B.A., and others The schoolroom in which the boys an(d igirls we/re assembled had been tastefullv decorated by the staff of the girls' school. The Vicar confgra.tula.ted the children on the number of prizes gained for regular attendance, and the nuffriber of certificates awarded for proficiency in re ligions knowledge. During the afternoon selections of Welsh airs were rendered by th<* boys. while the girls entertainedi the visitors to a selection of glees and Christ- mas carols. The singing was much appre- ciated and appla.ud«id by1 those present, and reflected! great credit on the training of the children. After the prizes had been distributed by the Hon. MTS Wynne .Tone# Mr Wiright expressed' his gratitude^ to the visiftors and hie appreciation of their kind- netee in attending the annual prize distri- bution- It was proof, he said. thn_t there werA still those who took a lively interest in the old Yseol Rad. On the reposition of Mr Ei. Roberts, seconded by Mr J. Pri- chard. a hearty vote of thanks was accorded the Hon. Mrs Wvnne Joneq Tor attending t-0> distribute tihe nrizes. The singine of "He- \V1<1.d fv Nh«idau" and "God Save the Ktiri^" terminated a pleasant, afternoon. On leaviniP- the school each child nre- •xenteid with « IVand nf'W -nenmr. which had been thoiisrhtFuHv rvwvided Messrs New- ton, Prichard, and Morgan Lloyd. THE UNYESTITURE OHOIR.-The next rehearsal will take place on January 3rJ. TONTINE. — On Tuesday, the yearly meeting of the Tontine Benefit Friendly So ciety was held. the president (Mr Ed. Wil- liams) in the chair. The secretary (Air R. Jeffreys) submitted the balance slie-et for the year, which showed the society to be in a good financial position. The annual divide was 19s 2d for each member. MUSICAL SUCCESSES.—At the recent examination in pianofortie playing in con- nection with the Trinity College, London, Florrie Ckxss Davies and E^la Morgan were successful in the junior diyiaion;, also Peggy Thomas, in the preparatory division. All are pupils of Miss Madge E. Owen, Church Street* MAGISTERIAL MISUNDERSTAND- ING—At the close of the hearing of a case of assault at Carnarvon* on Saturday, Mr Dew was taddressing the Bench for tne de- fence when Mr J. Issard Davies, one of the magistrates, interrupted with the remark that he need not trouble to proceed further, and upon the Chairman announcing that the ease would be dismissed 'pIr J. R. Hughes, another magistrate, objected on the ground that he and two other members of the Bench had not been consulted. Mr Dew said that he was prepared to accept the verdict of the majority. the Chairman sug- gested retiring, whereupon Air Hughes pointed out that such a course was useless if the majority had come to a decision. The magistrates, however, retired, but only three of them came back to the court, the decision already announced being adhered to. POLICE COURT.—At the Borough Alagis- trates' Court on Monday, Hugh Angel and John. Hughes were summoned for having been drunk and-disorderly. Two constables testified to seeing the two defendants fight- ing in the street. Hughes was more drunk than Angel. The latter denied having been drunk, but he .admitted having defended himself against Hughes. A fine of 2s 6d and costs was imposed on Hughes, and the case against the other was dismissed.—William Morgan, Alount Pleasant Terrace, was pro- ceeded against for failing to contribute to- wards the maintenance of his boy in a le- formatory school. The defendant said that owing to his wife's death recently he was unable to pay. A month was given him to pay the 26s. ,¡i'Jo. CHRISTMAS AMUSEMENTS. — Mr Wildman has gone to considerable expense to make next week's programme an unquali- fied success. We have the names 01 the artistes before us, and it can be safelv said that. a better selection of variety enter- tainers has never oeen brought together in a single week in the Pavilion, or in any other hall in North Wales. Music hall artistes of repute have been engaged, such as the Bellong Bros., in their performance on bicycles; Six Australian Bush Boys; Arthur Hanlon's Troupe in a Tramboiina Act; Aerian and Ostara a. daring couple on the trapeze; Six Sarnthalers, in their national and picturesque Tyrolean singing and dancing. Animated pictures will also be shown every evening.- "Mr Wildman has made arrangements with the Railway Com- pany to run late trains on Boxing Day to Bangor, Llanberis and Nantlie. The usual late trains will run every Saturday night to Llanberis and Nantlie. The week's enter- tainment commences next Tuesday. FUNERAL OF MR TOM JONES.—The remains of the late Mr Thomas Jones, Glan- beuno, whose death we recorded last week, were interred at LlanbeblSg Churchyard on Saturday morning. The service at Glan- beuno was conducted by the Revs Richard Thomas, B.A., and D. G:wffith and the Vicar (Rev J. W. Wynna Jones, ALA.) officiated at Llanbeblig. The principal mourners were —First carriage The Revs J. W. Wynne Jones, ALA., Richard Thomas B.A., and David Griffith, Air John Davies! Second carriage: Air Owen Jones (father), r, y- Owen Jones (brother) Mrs Jones- wlilJams lister), and Mrs Jones, Alerclilyn (sister-in-law). Third carnage: Mr Jones- Williams (brother-in-law), Air O. J. Wil- liams (nephew),. AIis« Dorothy Williams (niece), and Air Griffith Jones Bodvel. Fourth carriage M> Emanuel Williams, y Cefn Wrthyd Mr Thomas Jones, Cefn Air W. 0. Roberts, Liverpool, and Mr D T Lake, Carnarvon. All the funeral arrange- ments were entrusted to Messrs Brymer and Davies, Nelson Emporium OBITUARY. On Mondav, the df,tli took place at PI;* M*dcc, Rhuddlan. of Air H-dghea, father of Mr Eyton Hughe*, clerk i.t Lioyd s Bank, Cai "«nvon. with wnom much sympathy is felt.—Oh Thursday, of last week, after a long IlJress, the death occurred of Air Wm. Rowlands, the young- est son of Mr John Rowlands, painter. Pool- lane. The funeral took place at Llanbeblig cemetery on Tuesday, the Rev J. E. Hughes', M.A., officiated1.—We regret to record thai death of Air John Williams, shoemaker, Balaclava-road, at the age of 66 years The deceased was at native of Tany- fcefn, Llanwnda. He leavfes a v. iclow and five daughters. Hde remains were interred at Llanbeblig churchyard yesterday after- noon.—The death took place on Friday of Mr O. Roberts, at Llangollen. The, de- ceased was for many years in the, employ of Mir Griffith Jones, ironmonger. Durinlg his stay here he was extremely popular.:— News have reached Carnarvon of the death, at Sydney, Australia, of Mr Griffith Parry, brother of Mr Isaac Parry,-in the' employ of Messrs I.a.ke and Cb. The deceased was a son of Mrs Williams, Nantycarw. Starn Mieiiljteyrn. (He1 emigrated to AustrjaHa about 35 years ago, and died at the age of 51 years. CHRISTMAS TREE.—The distribution of prizes in connection with the Christ Church Sunday School this year took a new turn. Instead of having it on a Sunday afternoon as in previous years, it was held on a week-night, viz. Tuesday, at the Assembly Rooms. The view presented to the children on their arrival at 5.30 p.m. will not soon be forgotten-a large Christ- mas Tree reaching to the ceiling, beautifully decorated with toys and ornaments, and lit up with fairy candles. After gazing won- drously at the tree to their heart's content, they engaged in children's games. j At 7 p.m. the parents were admitted, the tree was re-lit, and all the children eagerly awaited the arrival of a guest specially in- vited, viz., Father Christmas, who presently arrived with Mother Christmas to the great delight of the kiddies. Father Christmas in due time presented each child with a toy from the tree. After some carols sweetly sung by the children, recitation, songs and gramophone selections, book-prizes for regular attendance at Sunday School were presented by Airs John Poole, who in a graceful speech, expressed her delight at being present and her great intrest in the Sunday School. About 60. books were pre- sented, no one receiving a prize who had absented himself more than twice during the year. A vote of thanks to Mrs Poole was passed on the proposition of the vicar who presided over the meeting. The tree was kindly given by Mr Greaves, Glan- gwna; fixed up by AIes6r? Wilkie, Rawles and Meredith; decorated bv the Alisses Newton (who with Mrs Finchett-AIaddock supplied most of the decorating material)and the other Sunday School teachers. Mention should be made of the cloak-room arrange- ments which were excellently superintended by Afr and Mrs Evan Alorgan. Most of toys on the tree "were given by Air Smart's men's class, who had been collect- ing for this object for some weeks. It was quite a spontaneous act on their part and was much appreciated. Songs and recita- tions were given by Afisse?V;* Eily Abbott. Doris Roberts, Bessie Woods Nellie Alorgan, Messrs W. Land, R. Roberts, S. Parnham, h. Bennett Jones, arid" gramophone selec- tions by Mr Wachow. Miss Newton pre- sided at the piano. All agree- that the function was a great success and the child- ren will remember it for manv a long day. The proceedings came to a close with thi singing of the National Anthem. In last week's issue of the "World's Fair" a portrait of Air Wildman appears and a short congratulatory noe on the tact be displayed in connection with the Liberal Demonstration recently held in the Pavilion. SUDDEN DEATH.On Tuesday, the death took place very suddenly of Mrs Griffith, wife of Captain Griffith, of the Church Army. Mrs Griffith was alone in the house and had apparently just expired when her husband reached home. The sad rews caused profound grief among the poor of the Twthill district, amongst whom the deceased was greatly beloved. Prior to igoing to Carnarvon Captain and Mrs Griffith resided at Llandudno, where also they were generally esteemed and respected on ac- count of their work among the poorer sec- tion of the community, 'ihe remains were interred to-day (Friday) at Llanbeblig churchyard, the funeral being of a semi- public character. Services were conducted a; Iwthill School, North Peirrallt and at Llanbeblig Church by the Rev J. W. Wynne Jones, ALA. (Vicar). At the close of the latter service Aliss Prichard (organist) played the "Dead Alarch" from "Saul The coffin was covered with several beauti- ful wreaths. THE LATE RIEV FATHER JO\ES — At the Catholic Chanel on 'Sundav, Father i made touching references to the ate Rev father Jones, who prior to lis removal to Holywell in 1208, was for 32 years priest at Carnarvon. The remains were interred on Monday at the St Da- vid's Franciscan Capuchin Churchyard at Pantasaph The chief mourners were Miss Jones, Walton-on-the-Hill. Liverpool (sis- ter) Rev Fathers Paul Hooke Jarvis Ry- an, and Corgan (Holywell), Finucane (Ban- gor) Gouzer (Carnarvon). Rigbv (Rhyl) and Ea-stHam. Air Nee, so'icitor, Carnarvon Mr and Airs Reid (Bangor), with the boys of St. Alary s College, at which Father Jones was a tutor; Airs Farren, Air Conlan Air J limes Tegaii ty. a.nd 'ALustjer Dan Kellv, Father Jones's faithful altar bov at Camar- von. The coffin was covered with wreaths. The .Requjem Alass at Pantasaph was per- formed by the Franciesan Caouchin Father after which the interment took place in the churchyard. & FIRJZ1E DISTRIBUTION.—A i.i xe um. h °LrleU<1\0f Uie Bo'VS' School attended at the Drill Hall on Thursd^v en the annual distribution of py.ze* took plaoe. Mr Alf. H. Richards, who presided congratulated the boys on their ad-ridable work in the course of the year. It could bj termed a record year in o ery sense. I hey had 18 boys in the merit .:iss in the county scholarship examination. Another feature was» the vnendanfco. Their percentage was 97, whi -h was most praiseworthy. -When the scho.i broke up for t.he summer holidays, the number on the books was 390. Wh-i cor1 w:is resumed there was an increase of rL be-ame necessary to draft large rs.inb-r or the scholars to the Drill Hall. He wis glad that the contract for the higher standard school had been given out, and thn the work would shortly be prowled with. Thfci Allay or (Alderman J. T. Robe'ts;, 111 the course of an interesting spee t £ aid that when he was in school, only UIl.? prize was given to each standard, but he under- stood that they would be presented with 225 'books that day. It pleased him im men&ely to hear the scholars sing so splen- didly in WTelsh. In his school dav& 'tk-.t language was strictly prohibited. If they uttered one syllable in their native tongue within the school walls, they would be de- tained as a punishment. Mr Roberts con- cluded his speech with one or two amusing anecdotes, which the boys greatly enjoyed — A hearty vote of thanks was passed to tho Alayor on the motion of Mr W. G. Thomas, seconded by Mr Alaurice Jones, and' the boys gave him three rcusi ig chf-ers as he left.—The prizes, which were distri- buted by the Alayor, Mrs John Owen, Bryn Renno; Mrs A. H. Richards, Mrs Llew. Jones. and Aliss Dilys Roberts, were won !by the. following:—Full attendance for five years: G. D, Hope. Oswald Jones. R. J. Jones. T. 0. Humphreys, J. R. Evans, 0. HI Williams, and E. Jones. Fuil attend- ance for three years: W. J. Evans. T. D Williams, Albert. Eivans, R. W Jones, H. W. Roberts. H. Jones. R. E. Roberts. J. Litherland. W. G. Angel, C. Erauj. D. M. Evans, W H. Hughes. R. P. Jones, G O. Jones. H. Roberts. R. Jones, D. Warren. R. P. Jones. D. C. Pritchaixi, I. Hughes, R. Roberts. W Evans. W. Hughes, L A. Ro- berisi, G. H. Roberts. A. L Owen, E. Daniel. J. Jones (Hawaii i), E. J. Pugh. T. Williams, and H. LI. Eli is. Best bey in each; class: I. Roberts, P. Jones. H. A. Hughes, W. R. Aforga-n. E. Jones, E. E. Hughes, J. Jones, A. J. Richards, J. H. Roberts, T Lewis, E. H. Jones, H. Jones. C. Wilks. Oswald Jones. A large number of "other pupils also received prizes. At intervals sonys were rendered by the boys. Air R. G. WTilliams conducted, and Air T. 0. Hughes presided at the pia:lo On the motion of the Rev J aim Owen. M.A seconded by Air Samirl Davies. a vote of thanks was accorded -he chairman. In re- sponding, Air Richaris cordially congratu- lated the headmpstcT and the staff on their work.

BEAUMARIS CHHRISTALASfTI'D'E.—Everything except- ing the weather gives signs of the close ap- proach of the festive season. The shops have excellent displays of their respectivH wares, the butchers' establishments, as usual being well to the fore with an impos- ing array of prime fI:l\),t. /MILITARY.—The recruits of the Royal Anglesey Special Reserve Engineers assem- bled on the 16th inst. for six months, pre. liminaiy. training. The officers in charge are Alajor D. O. Springfield, Captain White, RolE,. (adjutant), Lieuts. R. Williams and Parrington. Capt. and QuartermaiSter W. T. Bariey, R.E., severs his connection with the regiment this week, and retires on pen- sion, having attained the age limit for ser- hice. (Captain 'Bazley carries away with him th1; best, wishes of a large circle of friends for the future welfare of himself, Mrs Bazley, and the other members of his family. JiFiCTURES.—Following up the series of Gilchrist lecturee which were such 'a suc- cess last winter, the local committ-oo (of which Air W. J. Thomas is the capable and energetic hon. sec.) have arranged an in- teresting; programme of University exten- sion lectures for the present winter. The first lecture was given in the Town Hall last Thursday evening, by Professor T. Hudson Williams. M.A., whose subject was, "The Ancient World and Alodern Life: Scenes from Babylon, Assyria, Greece, and Rome, shewing how the men of old anticipated many ideas and customs of the 19th and 20th~ Centuries." Mr J. Rice Roberts, M.A.. of Rhiwlas. occupied the chair. The next lecture will be given by Sir R. Wil- liams, Bulkeley, 1%.

THE WEEK'S MARKETS TO DAY'S LIVERPOOL CORN MARKET (By Telegraph). Wheat opens quiet wit.i holiday feeling, occasionally halfpenny over Tuesday; 2 Alanitoba. 7s 3d; Plate. 6s lOd to 7s; futures quiet, March, 6s Illid; May. 7s Ogd. Aiaize opens quiet; old mixed, id lower. 5s 2d to os 2^d: new, 4s 9 £ d to 4s lOd flate. |d dearer, 4s 65 J to 4s 6¡d; futures, 4 1 j .?-^Miiess. Beans, peas and oats un- changed. CATTLE. SALiFORD, Tuesday.—Fat cattle were 10U) less than last .veeK and best qualities were scarce; demand very quiet, with little clange in prices. Herelords making from 6id to 7d, shorthorns and Welsh bid to 4 4 6Id, and bulls and cows 5jd to 6d per lb. Sheep were also in much smaller numbers. Finished qualities were very scarce and firmer, but others were siow to sell. Scotch made from 8^d to 9d, Irish 6-d to 8d. and 4 4 ewes of different classes 5d to 6d per lb. Best veal calves scarce, and prices steady at 6|d to 9d per lb. Finish of the market very slow generally. Supplies: Cattle, 1668; sheep.-7109.. LONDON. Thursday.—At the Aletropoli- tan cattle market the arrivals were not worthy of comment. Total supplies: Beasts. 10; sheep, 20; calves. 5; and cows. 5. BIRAIINGHAAI, Thursday.—Few beasts offering and a poor demand, best Herefords realising 7 £ d per lb., shorthorns 7d to 7id, 4 bulls and cows 44d to 5^d. Wether sheep sold at 71d to S^d, ewes and rams 5d to 63d. Pigs scarce and trade brisk, bacons selling at 9s 9d per score, cutters 12s to 12s 6d. porkets lls, and sows 9s per score. CHESTER. Thursday.-There was only a moderate attendance; and business was slow. Milch cows made from J318 to JB24. barrens j315 to £15. and stirks L9 to Cl2. There were no sheep on offer. WOOL BRADFORD. Thursday.—There is a holiday tone about the market to-dav. The attendance was poor and business' quiet. Although the general average of quotations Ions is about the same as last Thursdav. Top- niakers would in some cases make a conces- sion of ^d in order to obtain business. HAY AND STRAW. LONDON, Thursday.-A good demand frevailed for the limited supply available at the Whitechapel hay and straw market to- day. and prices ruled steady. Best clover quoted 82s 6d to 92s 6d and inferior 67s to 7 is. specially picked hay 82s 6d, good 70s to 77s. inferior 40s to 60s mixture and sain- foin 78s to 87s 6d. and straw 28s to 33s per load. CORK. Thursday.—Fair supply of hay and straw; active demand for superior qualitv and prices very firm.' Hay 42s to 75s. straw 25s to 40s. BUTTER. CORK. Thursday.—Quotations Firsts. 100s; seconds. 92s; thirds, 84s. Fresh butter. 102s to 88s. WELSH MARKETS. CARNARVON. Saturday.—Fresh butter, Is 3d per lb. eggs. 6 to 7 for Is; chickens, 4s to 5s a couple; ducks, 2s 6d to 3s 6d each geese. 6s to 6s 6d each; beef. 5d to 9d per lb. muttoni 7d to 9d; and pork 7d to 9d. DENBIGH, Wednesday.—Fowls, 4s to 5s a couple ducks, 6s to 6s 6d a. couple; eggs 7 to 8 for Is; geese. 8d a lb. turkeys, 9d; trash butter. Is 2d to Is 3d; fat pigs, 4Jd to 41d a lb. 6 -4 LLANGEFNI, Thursday.-Fresh butter. Is 2d per lb. eggs, 10 to 12 for Is; small pigs, 12s to 18s each; fowls, Is 6d to 2s each; ducks. 3s 6d to 4s each; geese. 6s to 8s each beef, od to 3d per lb. muttoni 7d to 9d pork. 8d to 10d. PWLLHELI, Wednesday.-Butter, Is 2d per lb.; eggs. 12s for 120; chickens. 4s per couple; ducks. 7s per cople geese. 5s 6d to 7s 6d each small pigs. log to 18s (ach; at pi2s. 3|d to 4d per lb.

POINTED OUT IN CARNARVON. There is no news so good as the new of Hope to the man who has come to believe himself incurable. Alanv a Carnarvon suf- ferer from itching, bleeding or protruding piles, eczema, or other torturing skin com- plaint. will be grateful beyond words to tie Carnarvon weman who so generously comes forward and points,out a sure and lasting cure. Mrs C. Davies, who lives at 14, Gamon Street, Carnarvon, says —" I was suffering badly from piles at the time I heard of Doan's ointment. I made up my mind to try it, and am grateful to say it brought about a speedy cure. I also used Doan's ointment for my little boy, who was troubled with ringworm; Pnd he, too, was quickly cured by the ointment. (Signed) Carrie Davies." Doan's ointment is two shii'in^s and nine- pence per pot, or six pots for thirteen shil- ling. and ninepence. Of all chemists and stores, or post. free direct from the Foster- McClellan Co., 8, 'Wells-street, Oxford- street. London. W. Be sure you get t'\e same kind of ointment as Mrs Davies had.

NATURAL HISTORY NOTES POLECATS TRAPPED IN WALES.—I have lately seen a couple of polecats which were both trapped in a wild part of South Wales, near Lampeter. They were females and young ones of this year. I should say not. quite full grown. They were caught in November last.—R. Bates (2, Calthorpe- )oad, Edgbaston), inX th "Field." DUCK IN THE CONWAY.—This winter a number of wild duck may be seen daily off the L. and N.-W. engine sheds at the Junction. On Tuesday morning last when the tide was in I counted twenty just a gunshot from the shore Last winter the birds fed near the same piece of water.-C.

THE CHRISTMAS HAAIPER. A comparatively new custom which seems to be growing rapidly into public favour is that of including a tin of cocoa in the Christmas hamper. After all. it is the practical present that is appreciated. Good cocoa such as Rown- t"ee's, is one of the most nourishing and sustaining beverages it is possible to have, and as 9 rule, it can be enjoyed alike by every member of the family. On cold days, too, which are frequent enough at ChristmAs time. a cup of good cocoa has a warming an I cheering influence.

BY THE WAY We wish al! our readers "A Happy .Christmas."

-0- Mr Staiiion -,vas named "Fighting Char- lie at all elecuon meeting in Last Glamor- gan. Both Figuring Clem and 1 igihting rnan^ were too many for him.

--()- A favourite song during the recent elec- tion 1Il Pemoroke Borougns was "Hie Gal- loping Major." The reference was piesuin- ably t", LMajor <Guegt. Unfortunately, he galloped too well to please the Conserva- tives.

-0- Owing to the heavy rains of recent days much land in Anglesey is inundated. Farm- ers in the Bodorgan and Tyaroes districts do not remember seeing so much land flooded for a good many years.

-4- While a Welshman was in a public-house at Eerne-hill. London, on Saturday, etxtoll- ing Air Lloyd George as a man who took from the rich to give to the poor, someone stole his bicycle, which he had left un- attended outside.

-(}- It was at t-he request of Air LJoyd George that the vast crowd in Castle-square. Oafr- narvon. on Saturday night, after the de- claration of the poll, sang the Welsh Na- tional Anthem, "hkid \N lad fy Xihadan." Another proof that the Chancellor is first and foremost a Welshman and anything else after. o

An amusillg incident happened on the eve Qif the poll at Rhos, where the women are as keen politicians as their husbands. Mr E. T. John, the Liberal candidate, arrived there late on Monday night, and his elo- quence so affected one member of the fair sex that she afterwards took him by the neck and imprinted upon his chtaek a re- sounding kiss. o

A curious risk" has been ^covered in Lloyd's. The policy was to pay "in the event of Air Lloyd George becoming Pre, ffiler of the United Kingdom on or before 19th December, 1911" and the premium de- manded and immediately accepted was 25 guineas per cent. It is worthy of note that the underwriter himself added the WordB "of the United Kingdom."

-()- "The Onlooker," of Cardiff, says:—Car- diff claims to be the metropolis of Wales— of democratic. Liberal, Konjuoniformtitst Wales; and yet its inhabitants return to Parliament as tlhedr representative not a democra,t, but a peer, not a Liberal but Tory, not a Nouconformisit but a Roman Catholic, not a 'Welshman but a Scotsman. Ye gods and little fishes! o

In an article by "Gfendower" in the "Liverpool Courier," the Yellowing appears: i ?—W e want a Welsh Kipling to write the words of a turbine song, and some kindly genius (or lunatic !) to give Tie the tune of a throbbing colliery engine or that tapping quarry echo. But, these things come not by observation. The Hungarian has his 'snap. Surely we Welshmen can muster something more characteristic than the dirges, created, they say, by the sad ex- periences of long-past centuries and main- tained by dismal views of religion. At the kst National Eisteddfod a prize was offered for the best translation of "Hen Wlad fy Nhadau," and judging from the attempt ol the adjudicator himself. the efforts to con- vey the spirit of the song in English were deadly. iSucth a refrain as "[,and! land," the literal translation of the chorus of the Welsh national song, is suggestive of small holdings and Budgets. Whq could set Form IV. to music?

This very comical little poetical fable ap- peared in the last number of "The Specta- tor :"— DAVID AND WINSTON; OR" THE POISONOUS FRUIT. (A Cautionary Tale.) As David and his sister Wdnny Were walking through a shady spinney, They saw some berries, fiery red. That hung around and overhead. ..<. The Passion-flower it iii. you know, Which bears the fruit that glitters so Thev ate their fill, and gave the reet To all the boys they liked the best. But when their greedy feast was done, They found they could no longer run our little friends were sick inside, And many of the party died. Alas had David understood That Passion-fruit is seldom good, He might be still with sister Winny A-walking through that shady spinney. ø HENRY NEWBOLT. If the author had only waited a week he would have ascertained that the berries dud not disagree with their "Little Marys, and that, therefore, there was no moral to his story. It was not even an intelligent anticipation of events before they happened. On the contrary, it. is the Lord, in whose woods the berries grow. who has eaten those of the deadly nightshade, and is sick unto death. David and Winnie are quite fit, tfoanlk voui; Carnarvon Boroughs and Dundee saw to that..

FIFTY YEARS AGO Extracts from the "Herald" of December 22nd, 1860. THE WEATHER.—Christinas has come this year like "a roaring lion," snow having fallen continuously for the last few daya throughout the adjacent counties, and evi- dently promising to remain, clothing hill and dale with its fleecy mantle. The frost is keen, and it is reported that save the absolute necessities of the homestead, very, little out-door farming work is being pro- ceeded with. FOUND DROWNED —The lifeless body of Mr William Jones, of Cefnmawr, New- borough, Anglesey, was found on Friday on the shore between Aber Alenai and Llanddwyn. He usually attended Carnar- von. He visited OUr fair on the 7th inst, and it is now supposed that, in going to- v." the ferry steamer after dark he must Lave missed his way and fallen over the pier into the ebbing tide, been carried out to sea, and after lying in the sea for a week, was washed ashore. The deceased being uncertain in his habits his absence from home created no alarm nor was it supposed, until the body was found that he had met with an untimely death CHItlSTAlAS HOUDAYS.—The trades- men of Pwllheli have determined upon sus- pending business on Monday next. and have presented the Mayor with a petition, nu- merously signed, praying him to decree that Monday be kept a holiday. CARNARVON AND PWLLHELI.—The "Prince of Wales" Coach leaves the Royal and Sportsman Hotel, Carnarvon, every morning (Sunday excepted) on the arrival of the 10.15 train, returning from Pwllheli in the evening at 5 p.m., in time for the mail train for Bangor, Chester, Birn'ing- ham, London, etc.—By Order, J. Rae, Sportsman Hotel. PORTMADOC TO CARNARVON AND BACK DAILY (Sundays Excepted).—In connection with the Nantlie and Bangor and Carnarvon Railway trains, an Omnibus will leave the Commercial Hotel, Port- madoc, every morning (Sunday excepted) at 9 a.m., arriving at Penygroes Station at 11.30 a.m.. and Carnarvon at 12.30. in time for the train to Bangor, Chester, etc. The Omnibus will leave Penygroes upon the arrival of the train winch leaves Carnarvon Castle at 6.30 p.m., Penygroes 7.30.- Daniel Parry.

"LINSEED COMPOUND" for Cough., Colds, and Bronchial troubles. <Ud Is lid. Of Chemist*.

LLANBERIS CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY.—A sum of JB1500 passed through the coffers of the Pa.darn Co-operative Society last year. OBITUARY.—We regret to record the death of Airs Elizabeth Wicherley. which ocjrurred in Livernool on 'Friday. She was a sister of Air Jonah W. Owen. Water Street, and Mrs Hugh Evans Blaenyddol. The remains of the departed arrived in Llan- beris on Monday afternoon, and a large number had congregated at the station. The interment took place at the Nant Peris Cemetery. LADY'S GENEROSITY.—The staff of the Dolbadarn School were actively engaged at the end of last week putting up a. !arge and beautiful Christmas Tree. the gift of Alrs Assheton-Smith. who. on Friday, attended to distribute the handsome presents amongst the senior school children. The following day Mrs Assheton-Smith gave presents to the younger section. She was heartily thanked for her great generosity by the Rev J. Evans Owen and Air R. E. Jones, on be- half of the school.

THE SLATE TRADE This week 450 tons of slates were shipped from Carnarvon to Liverpool to be tran- shipped to Australia.

ADVERTISING PAYS! At the meeting of V".e committee of tlip, Rhyl Adveitis;ng Association on Tuesday a discussion took place as to the fcteps to be taken for advertising the attractions of Rhyl for next season, and the hon. secre- tary (Alt P. J. Ashfield) strongly urged the members to extend their newspaper adver- tisements. as experience had shown that there was n) form of advertising which paid so Nvell. Various methods had been adop- ted to bring the new town guide to the no- 'c t" of intending visitors, and the returns showed plainly that the results from the Advertisements in newspapers were far a.head. of other mediums.