The Weekly News and Visitors' Chronicle for Colwyn Bay Colwyn Llandrillo Conway Deganwy and Neighbourhood

Llanrwst Petty Sessions. MY CHILDREN AND I WERE STARVING On Monday, before Colonel Johnstone, Dr. Jones, Messrs. H. J. W. Watiing, L. W. Jelf Petit, W. B. Halhed, W. J. Williams, E. Mills, J. R. Williams, and William Hughes. DISOBEYING MAINTENANCE ORDER. Thomas Owen, George-street, was charged by Relieving Officer O. Evans Jones with disobey- ing a maintenance order, the amount owning being £3 18s. The Bench made an order of 5s. per month, suspended so long as that amount was paid. John Hughes, Plough-street, was charged by the same officer with a similar offence, a reduc. tion being made in this case from 4s. to 3s. per month. DRUNK AND DISORDERLY. William. Jones, River-terrace, Ll,anrwst, was charged with being drunk and behaving disor- derly on the 23rd of November.—P.C. Holgate proved the case, and a fine of 26. 6d. and costs was imposed. CARRYING A GUN WITHOUT A LICENCE. Alfred Jones, Pant-y-Sylan, Glan Conway, wals charged with carrying a gun without having previously taken out a licence. Mr. Drake, of the Inland Revenue Depart- ment, conducted the case for the prosecution, and called P.C. Williams, Glan Conway, and P.C. Davies, Eglwysibach, who both proved see- ing the defendlafflt ferreting in Plas Ucha' field with a gun and a dog. The officers asked if he had a licence, to which defendant replied that he had not one with him, but had taken one out last Christmas, and thought that would carry him to next Christmas. A fine of is. and costs, 10s. 6d. in all, was imposed. THEFT OF BOOTS. Arinie Huckle, a Londoner, the wife of a labourer, and living at 6, Albert-place, Back Watilinig-stireet, was charged with stealing a pair of boots from the Red Flag Boot Stores, Wat- ling-street, the property of Mr. James Baron. According to the evidence of William Griffith, asisasitiant at the boot stores, a pair of boots was missed about a month ago. They did not give information to the police, because they expected to find them on someone's feet. They had been hanging outside of the window prior to the time they were missed, tied by a string, and made secure to a nail. He identified those produced as the pair missing, 'because they were of a par- ticular make, and he had no doubt they were the boots, and valued them at 5's. 1 id. On Satur- day last he noticed the boots on the \feet of a young girl, and he gave information to the. police. Annie Griffiths, wife of Mr. Richard Griffiths, tailor, said she lived next door to the prisoner. She sold witness a pair of boots five weeks last Saturday. Prisoner called at her house and said she had a pair of boots from London from her mother, which were 'too small for her (pri- soner), and asked witness to buy them. She did so, and paid 3s. for them. They were quite new. Prisoner showed her the paper she had received them in and the stamp upon it. The boots produced were the ones she bought. P.C. Holigate said that from information re- ceived from Mr. William Griffiths, he went to see the last witness, and was handed the boots. He then went to prisoner's house, wherie he saw the prisoner. He asked her if she had sold a pair of lady's boots lately, to which she re- plied "Yes, to Mrs. Griffiths, next door." He then asked where she got them from, and she replied from her mother in London, and that she had just written a letter to verify her state- ment. Not being satisfied with the answer, he semit round for Mr. Baron. Mr. Griffiths, the manager, went to fetch him. In his absence, prisoner admitted the theft, saying, "My child- ren and I were starving, and my husband had only done one day's work that week, and I took them and sold them, to buy some food. Hie thn took her to the Police Station. Supt. Woolam said that prisoner, at the Police Station, made a voluntary statement to him, stating that they were very poor, and that she had five children, and the husband only work- ing about three dayis a week, and that she took the boots to get food for the children. She said she had written the lattler produced, which re- ferred to a pair of boots, and she said that her mother had sent her a pair of boots, but they had nothing to do with the ones in this charge. Prisoner, who made a pitiful plea to the Bench, and was nursing a small baby in her arms, said she was very sorry, but what could she do when she had a husband doing nothing and five little children wantting food. The second charge Was then gone into, that of ,stealing from the same shop, a pair of men's boots, valued at 17s. ,P Wlilliam Griffiths, manager of the sho ,giid he missed the boots from the shop on Friday evening, and identified the pair produced as tihe missing pair. He said he had made the boots on Monday last to order, but they were slightly slack, and were left to be altered. When a gentleman called on Friday evening, he asked to be shown a pair of home-made boots, and when he went to get the pair in question, he found they were missing. Mrs. Slater, Tai lisa', Llanirhychwyn, said she knew prisoner, as they both attended the same place of worshiip. Prisoner came to her place on Thursday last, bringing the pair of boots produced with her. They were new and had not been worn. Prisoner said she had no food in the house, and would she buy the boots from her, and she (witness) replied that she could not. Prisooor told witness she had got the boots from her mother, but that they were too simall for her husband. Witness told her she had no money, but as prisoner was crying bitterly she told her she would buy for her to the value she wanted for the boots, namely 6s. 6d. She got food to the value of 4s. i i Yzd., and was to pay the remainder on Saturday evening, but when she came to town on Saturday evening she met prisoner on the Square, and she asked witness iff she would give back the boots, as she had stolen them, and that she had just been let out of prison. Witness had the boots on her feet, and she took them off, and got the loan of a pair of prisoner's boots to go home. P.C. Holgate said be asked prisoner if she knew anything about another pair of boots that bad been stolen, from the same shop, to which she replied, after hesitating a while, that she did take another pair on Wednesday night. He asked if they were men's boots, and prisoner re- plied "Yes." He then asked what she had done with them. She replied that she had sold them to a woman, who lived through the woods. He then charged her with stealing the two pairs of boots. Supt. Woolam added that half an hour after her release on Saturday might, prisoner brought the boots, stating she had got them from the woman she had sold them to. Prisoner pleaded guilty to both charges, and said it was the first time she had been locked up in her life, and she would take care it would not occur again. The Bench took a lenient view of the case, and allowed prisoner to be released upon her own recognisance in the sum of £ 5, as well as that of her husband's in a similar sum, to come up for judgment whenever called upon during the next six months.

Cerrig-y-Druidion Petty Sessions. A CURIOUS INCIDENT. THE ADVOCATE AND THE INSPECTOR. SERIOUS CRUELTY CHARGE AGAINST MAIL CONTRACTOR. The Cerrigydruidion Petty Sessions were held on Saturday, before Mr. John Roberts, Pentre- voelas (Chairman), Mr. John Roberts, Clyst y Blaidd, and Mr. Thomas Ellis. UNLAWFUL FISHING. Robert Jones, Derwydd, Llanfihangel, was charged, at the instance of Superintendent Simp- son, of the Dee Fishery Board, with fishing for salmon without' a licence. Defendant pleaded guilty. Mr. Joliffe (of Messrs. Joliffe & Jioliffe, Chester) appeared for the prosecution, and called Bailiff Onions, -stationed at Fron Goch, Who stated that on the day in question he was in company with Bailiff Abbott, when he saw defendant fishing on the right of the river Al- wen by Llanfihangel. He watched him for 20 to 30 minutes. Defendant was using a rod and salmon fly. Witness sent Abbott to him. There were many fish, especially salmon, in that part during the spawning season. Bailiff Abbott corroborated. Defendant made a long statement, protesting that the fly produced in court was not the one used by him, and that he had not caught one pound of fish in two years. A fine of 5s. and costs was inflicted. THE STATUS OF R.S.P.C.A. INSPECTORS. Griffith Ellis, mail contractor, Betitws-y- Coed, was summoned at the instance of the R.S.P.C.A. for cruelly illtreating a horse on the 28th November. IMr. E. Davies Jones, Llanrwst, appeared for Ithe defence. P.C. Morris, stationed at Pentrevoelas, was -the first witness for the prosecution. Inspector Gibson, of the R.S.P.C.A., stationed at Bangor, commenced to conduct the case, to which Mr. E. Davies Jones objected, and asked the inspector if he was going to prove the case. Inspector Gibson said he had a right to con- duct the case. Mr. Jones again objected, as the inspector wias only the informant, and was not dm a position to prove the case. Mr. Davies Jones added He says he can only say as to the condition of the horse on the 29th, but we are charged with the offence on the 28th November, and I object to the inspector asking any questions. The Inspector I am in the same position as the Superintendent exactlv. your Worships. The Chairman The practice of this Court is to allow it. Who gave the information ? Mr. Jones's abjection was upheld. The Inspector: P.C. Morris. P C Morris said that at about ten minutes past six on Thursday, the 28th November he was on duty at Pentrevoelas, and saw defend- ant driving a horse and trap towards Bettws-y- Coed. Before the mare had proceeded 100 yards, trotting slowly, it fell. Witness and an- other man ran to defendant's assistance, and after watting the mare up, witness took the lamp round to examine the mare's legs. Underneath ,the knee caps, which were slightly displaced with the fall, he found very big wounds on both knees, and some blood and matter ooziing out, ,and then he told defendant that the mare had ibeen down previously. Defendant replied "Yes at the end of last week." Witness noticed the mare was very thin, and his opinion was that the poor thing was tottering, and he ad- vised defendant to go to the hotel and get another horse. Defendant, however, passed some remark that he would go on all right, and whipped along, sayino- that he would bring another horse in the mornfng, but he again brought the same one up the next day. About 12 o'clock on the 29th In- spector Gibson ;came up, and they went to- gether to examine the mare. Cross-examined by Mr E. Davies Jones Ellis, the defendant, was a .postman and contractor for the mails between Bettws-y-Coed and Penftre- voelas. The mare wa,s trotting slowly, and was not being driven furiously. He did not notice anything partilcular about the horse, only that it was going thinner every day. It was an acci- dent that it fell, without which it would have hurt itself more. It was a humane thing to put on the knee caps. He met the Inspector and gave the report to the Superintendent. He had known Ellis eleven years. Inspector Gibson was about to re-examine, when Mr. E. Davties Jones objected, and the the Chairman requested the Inspector to put the questions through hiim, whereupon the In- spector said he would not examine, but would °ive evidence. On the 29th of last monltih, ac- companied by P.C. Morris, he went to the Voelas Hotel stables. Mr. E. Davies Jones This is a subsequent date to the one of ithe charge, and I must ob- ject. as nothing but evidence of the material date can be taken. Inspector Gibson, continuing, said when he saw defendant he 'said to him that he had a re- port about him and his horse on the previous night, and he would like to see the horse. It was a dun mare, and in a wretched condition, both knees broken, open wounds from which matter and blood was discharging freely. On ithe offside rilb was a wound about the size of a five shilling piece, and on the rear flank, caused by the breeching, was one the size of a two shilling piece. The horse could hardly get along, and appeared like GOING ON STILTS. There was considerable heat about the knees, both below and above which was considerable swelling. It was painful for the horse to walk, and the anilmal was quite unfit to work. He said to defendant "You see, your horse is not fit to work," to which defendant replied Well, you see, she fell down, and I had got no other to put instead of it." By Mr. E. Davies Jones: He did not see the horse on the 28th. Mr. E. Davies Jones, for the defence, said that the defendant was in bed, suffering from rheumaitism. He submitted there was no case to answer. He said nothing about the officer of the Society or the Society itself, which was do- ing good work, but admitting that fact was not the object of the Society to call for isubscilip- tions, and then that a man who mot with an accident on the Toad was to be summoned. If the BEÐJch were going to convict, anyone would be liable to be pounced upon, and on the evi- dence of the constable there was no case to answer. He was glad to have the pleasure of addressing gentlemen who knew and understood all about horses, and he ventured to say, with- out fear of contradiction, ithat they would agree that it was not a case to convict. Those who saw the mare never suggested lameness or pain, and where did the suggestion come in that there was pain? The constable saw her (before and after, and how could anybody con- sistently slay that this man did knowingly and intentionally illitreat the animal, as he was charged with doing. Evan Ellis, brother of the defendant, gave eJvidence that he saw the mare on her arrival at Bettws-y-Ooed that night. He took her in. His. brother had had her two months, and had paid Cio for heir. She was in good condition, and was regularly fed. By Inspector Gibson He knew the knees were broken a week or two previously. He did con- sider it humane to work the mare so Long as .she was not lame. Her condition was the same on the 28th as it was when she was bought two months ago. The Chairman said they were not satisfied with the proving of the case, and it would there- fore be dismissed. The Inspector asked that the costs as against the Society be remitted, to which the Bench agreed.

Local Successes at the Smithfield Show. King Edward, King Haakon, and the Prince off Wales were .among the visitors to the Smith- field Show, where North Wales OOmpieibiltbTls did exceedingly well. The "Morning Post" says that a special word of commendation is earned by the fine show of Welsh cattle. The winner of the Breed Championship is as great a Welsh steer as any that have hitherto carried off that distinction. He was shown by tht Coed Coch Trustees. Generally speaking, breeders and feeders of the cattle of the Principality are look- ing for deeper fleshing and more symmetrical form than at one time characterisied these cattle. THE WELSH CLASSES. Class 23.—Steers not exceeding two years old: 1, Hon. F. G. Wynn ("Gilyn Comtnb. dore"') 2, R. Hughes ("Bron-y-Miaen"); 3 amd r, University College of North Wales. Cliass 24.—'Stteers above two years and not ex- ceeding three years old 1, Coed Coch Trustees ("Pedr") 2, Coed Coch Trustees ("Glyn Fardd"); 3, R. M. Greaves ("Wern Bounce"); 4, Hon. F. G. Wynn ("Glyn Chief") r, R. Hughes. Class 25.—Heifers not exceeding three years old: 1, Hon. F. G. Wynn ("Lady Glyn") 2, W. Evans ("Mesba") 3, Coed Coch Tirusftteea ("Mytfanwy") r, R. Hughes. Best Welsh: Coed Coch Trustees' "Pedr" r, Hon. F. G. Wynn's "Lady Glyn."

Dr. Clifford and Passive Resistance To THE EDITOR OF THE WEEKLY NEWS." 'I Sir,—I shall be much obliged if you will kindly publish the following letter addressed sometime ago to Dr. Clifford. I am not permitted to send you the reply received, and so far I have failed to obtain an answer that I can publish with Dr. Clifford's consent. Until the leaders of Passive Resistance can give us a simple and straight- forward answer to the simple and straightforward question addressed to them, I fail to see how they can justify the movement.—I am, &c., Llanystumdwy Rectory, J. P. LEWIS. December 9th, 1907. [COPY.] The Rectory, Llanystumdwy, Criceleth, June I I th, 1907. Dear Sir,—In answer to your appeal in this morning's paper for the funds of the Passive Resist- ance movement, I shall be x-, ry plea.sed to subscribe if you can kindly give me anything like a proof that Churchpeople do not contribute enough to pay for the whole cost of religious teaching in Church Schools, and that Nonconformists, therefore, are compelled to pay for the same. May I also ask if you will kindly return the compliment, and sub- scribe to a Church Passive Resistance movement, if I guarantee to provide a proof that Church- people, as a matter of fact, are compelled by law to contribute to a form of religious teaching in Council Schools to which they conscientiously object?—I am, yours faithfully, Dr. Clifford. J. P. LEWIS.

United Kingdom Commercial Travellers' Association. SIR E. COCHRANE, BART., AND THE NORTH WALES BRANCH. The annual general meeting of the North Wales Branch of the United Kingdom Commer- oiiaJ Travellers' Association was held at the Im- perial Hotel, Colwyn Bay, on Saturday. Mr. W. Gresty (Chairman) presided. The Hon. •Secretary's, Treasurer's, and Social Secretary's reports having been given, the election of Presi- dtanft and officers for 1908 was proceeded with. The following were duly elected —President, Sir E. Cochrane, Bart. Vice-Presidents, re- elected Hon. Solicitor, 'Mr. T. H. Morgan.; Chairman, Mr. W. Gresty; Vice-Chairman, Mr. C. Pialmer; Hon. Treasurer, Mr. R. M. Smith; Hon. Secretary, Mr. T. G. Humphreys; Hon. Social Secretary, Mr. W. G. Mobley; Trustees, Mr. C. F. Davie and Mr. W. Gresity Hon. Auditors, Messrs. F. G. Evans and W. F. Mundy. Mr. H. V. Doughty Davi-eis was ap- pointed Secretary (pro. tem.) of the Benefit Society. It was unanimously doecided thrat in future a free copy of "On the Road" (ithe offi- cial or,-an of the Association) be sent monthly '6 y to each member. The revisled rules of the branch were brought forward and adopted. The annual dinner will be held on Friday, January 3rd. Sir Ernest Cochrane, Bart., has written to Mr. Humphreys, accepting with greiait pleasure the position of President and expresSlÍing his appre- ciation of the compliment. Needlesis to say, ,that the commercial travellers, in turn, fully appreciate the honour which Sir Ernesit has con. ferried upon them.

BEAU MARIS. AFFAIRS OF AN HOTEL KEEPER.—John Ernest Elliot, of the Liverpool Arms Hotel, Beaumaris, wiitih gross liabilities amounting to ^308, of which ^197 was expected to rank, esti. mated at the Biangor Bankruptcy Count on Thursday that his assets would realise Z47, and showed a deficiency of 50. The Official Re- ceiver said the debtor was 32. He started busi- ness at Beaumaris in October, 1906, at which time1 he had ^150 free capital. On retiring he paid £ ioo for stock, &c. He had been ap- prenticed to a firm of engineers, and up to the dafce of his marriage lived with his mother, but did not follow any occupation or engage in any business till he came to Beaumaris. The remit of ithe Liverpool Arms was Cgo per annum, and in addition he held from the landlords the greater part of the furniture under a hire-pur- chase agreement, the rent being £ 60 for ten years. Replying to the Official Receiver, the debitor adimitted that during the year he had been in business he had lost £ 270. He had done nothing while living with his mother, ex- cept look after things, and had during that period -married a lady with three children, and then started business as hotel keeper, of which he had no previous experience. He considered the estimate of £7 a week for bar takings far too favourable. Some days the takings did not reach 51s. a day.—The Official Receiver It seems to me that after having been, kept for nine years by your mother you expected to be kept by your wife?—Debtor: Yes.—The Official Re- ceiver: But it did not come off ?-D,ebtd%: No; and it. was not expected to come off.-Te ex- amination was Closed.

GYFFIIM. SOAR WESLEYAN ( HA PEL.-Services for next Sunday, at 10 a.m., Rev. Philip Price, Conway; 6 p.m., Rev. Francis E. Jones, Colwyn Bay, GYFFIN SOCIAL.—A highly successful tea and entertainment took place at the Gyffin Schools on Friday, the 29th ultimo. There was a very good attendance. The arrangements were carried out bv a representative committee consisting of Mrs. and Miss Nellie Jones (Rectory), Misses Pritchard (Bryn-yr-Aur), Mrs Cunningham (Upton Lodge). Miss Culloch (Plas Tiriori). Miss Nesta Williams (Bronafon), the Misses Hughes, Miss Richards, and Miss Thompson, assisted by Mrs Giles, Mrs Wil- liams, and Mrs Le Roux, and others. An interest- ing variety programme was well sustained by the following :—Mr John Humphreys and party, Misses S. Jones, Katie Williams, Hannah Cunnah, Jenny Le Roux, Maggie Jones, M. Weyman, and Davies (Festiniog), Messrs Wm. Foulkes, Williams (Bod- afon), and Percival Jones. TEMPERANCE LECTURE.—A series of illustrated temperance lectures is being given in connection with the Soar Wesileyan chapel at Gyffin, and the' first of the course was held on Tuesday evening, when the chapel was crowded with people of all ages. The move- ment is being carried by friends of the cause whose hope iiti is to bring an uplifting influence initio the liÍlfle of the village. The subject of Tues- day evening's lecture was "The man that spoiled the music," the slides being excellentt, and the entire entertainment was carried out by mem- bers of the church.

BETTWS-Y-COED. BENAR VIEW MINERAL WATER MANUFACTORY, BLAENAU FESTINIOG.— High class Aerated Waters, Bottled Ale and Stout. Delivered weekly in your district. Send a post card for price list. 2423 WEATHER OBSERVATIONS AT BETTWS-Y-COED For the week ending Saturday, Dec. 7th, 1907. Mean maximum (in shade) 47 Mean minimum (in shade) 35 2 Highest in shade. 52 Lowest in shade 32 Maximum in the sun 8; Lewest on the grass 31 Bright sunshine 13.4 hrs Mean amount of cloud 65 '7 per cent. H. W. FOX. UNVEILING MEMORIAL TABLETS.—On Thursday afternoon an interesting ceremony took place at St. Mary's Church, the unveiling of two beautiful memorial brass tablets fco the late Vicars of Bettwis-y-Caed. There was a good congregation, present and also; a large num- ber of clergy, at the (hood of whom wlas Arch- deacon Morgan. After the usual service Dr. Harry Griffith, Porfflmadoc, unveiled the first tablet, which wast ini memory of his late father, and which bore the following inL-P--ription -"In memoriami, Rev. J. W. Griffith, Vicar of this parish, 1861 to 1879, during whose incumbency this church was built. Died February 18th 1894, aged 63 years. This tablet is placed here by friends and parishioners in affectionate re- membrance of his good work." The tablet was handed over by Dr. Griffith, and replying on behalf of the Churchwardens, Mr. R. Row- limson said they would dutifully undertake the' ciare and preservation of it to perpetuate the memory of faithful services, and in acknowledge- ment of their indebtedness to Mr. Griffith's good example and unselfish taibours on their behalf. The second ttableit was unveiled by Mr. Jonjes, a cousin of the late Rev. Richard Jones. The inscription was as follows:—"In memoriarn, Rev. Richard Jones, Vicar of this parish, 1892 to 1907. Died IMarch 29th, 1907, Ia;g¡ed 62 years. ThJis tablet is placed here by parishionjers and friendis in loving memory of his devoted life and service aimiong them." After the presenta- tion Mr. Owen Jones, Cyraiu View, another Churchwarden, replied. A sermon was after- wards preached by Archdeacon Morgan. CHURCH LITERARY SOCIETY.—The fort- nightly meeting of the Society was held on Thurs- day evening when two papers were read by Mr W. E. Jones, Tan Lan, on Railroads and Mines." Others who took part were the Vicar (Rev. R. L1. Jones), Messrs J. J. Riley, Robert Williams and Rowlands. The chair was occupied by Dr Prichard. A pianoforte duett was given by Misses Davies and Kneebone, as "veil as a couple of quar- tettes by a party. TEMPERANCE.—On Tuesday evening, a Tem- perance meeting was held at Brynmawr. The chair was occupied by Mr. Henry Roberts, D'Ereshy House, and an address was given by Dr. J. W. Owen, Llanrwst. A solo was rendered by Mrs Phillips (Llinos Elsi), and a recitation by Miss Kittie Jones, Tan-y-Garth. BRYN MAWR LITERARY SOCIETY.—At the meeting of this Society on Thursday, presided over by Mr David Jones, Glanrafon, who was elect- ed chairman for the month, and Mr H. H. Jones, Gethin Terrace, as vice-chairman. The subjects dealt with were" Welsh music and Welsh Poetry." Papers were read by Mr Hugh Williams, Chapel House, and Mr Albert Jones. Others who took part in the discussion were Messrs Thomas Griffith, H. H. Jones, R. D. Jones, and William Williams. WAIFS AND STRAYS.—A meeting in connec- tion with the Church of England Waifs and Strays Society was held at the Girl's School on Tuesday evening, when the Rev. Phillip Rees gave an address.

TREFFJIW. THE STATE OF THE ROADS.—The condition of the road through the village is siiimply disgraceful, and in most parts would be batter termed a ploughed road. Some little re- pairing is being done by the County Council, who consider it quite good enough for traction engine 'traffic. Do (they forgert that Stfheire is other traffic than traction traffic; and is nci that part equally important as the other? As ,for cycling, it is out of -the question, and Do pick a path is now impossible. Uiradter the circumstances, we believe, the vil- lagers intend peititionin,g thte County Council, a body at all times moslt diffi- cult to, move1. lit would be well, however, to remind the memibers that Trafriw is an faa- pontanit centre for visitors, but its prosperity in that direction is at an end if the present con- dition of the road is to continue. They should also tee reminded that the village is shortly to become one of the most important industrial centres in the counity, and from both points sihould have the first consideration of the County Council, who- should not coni slider it a Wléliste off money to spend a few hundreds of pounds to, put the county road in a pasisable condition, both for vehicular and pedestrian traffic. SYMPATHY.—At Peniel chapel, on Sunday evening, a volte of sympathy was passed with Mr. and MlDs. Thomas, Hill Cotitiage, in their bereavement by the, sudden death of their youngest daughter, Mrs. Davies, of Eglwysbach. CONCERT.—A concent, of a high class char- acter was1 held at the Public Hall on Thursday oven/img, the promoter being Mrs. Ockleistcxne, the proceeds of which were in aid of the Library. The chair wais occupied (in the absence of Dr. Williams) by the Rev. Henry Jones. The vocaJ- ists were Miss Flossie Lee., Liverpool (a young lady well kntcwin in the village) and Mir. W. O. Roberts, Colwyn Bay. The insitrumjantaliisits Were Mr. F. Bull (mandoline), Misis Bessie Roberts (violini), and Mr. B. Rich (piano), the latter also acting as accompanist. Recitations were given by Mir. L. Owen and Gwiilyim Eigia, .and pianoforte solos were renideTed by Mr. B. J. Rich. All the artistes acquitted themselves creditably, and a thoroughly interesting pro- gramme concluded with the singing of the National Anthem.

LLANBEDR. PARISH MEETING.—The panshionerc, of the albove parish were called together on Friday Qvening to consider a letter from the County Council re the Small Holdings Act. After con- siderable discussion, it was decided to aslt the 'County Council to send a person down to ex- plain the Act. The new parish map was exhi- bited, and very critically examined by those present. NAVVY MISSION—Mr. Varney, from the Navvy M'isision Society, has arrived in the dis- trict and wiÍtE oOlThduct services for the men work- ing on the works of the Aluminium Corporation, Limited. Mr. Varney hails from London, and has been engaged in similar work amongst the men employed on the Southwold Harbour Docks, near Lowestoft. A mission room is to be erected near Lake Eigia, where Mr. Varney will coruduat. his missionary stetrvices. The Navvy Mission, Society is doing excellent work all over the country, as many as forty-five mis- sionaries being permanently engaged. We wish Mr. Varney every success in his noble work in the district.

DEGANWY. PENIEL TEA PARTY AND CONCERT.— Yesterday (Wednesday) the annual tea. in con- nection with the Peniel C.M. chapel was held and was a great success. In the evening a sacred cioniciert was held, when a cantata entitled The Pilgrim's Progress" was sung by the members of the Band of Hope choir, under thie conducborshiip of Mr. Enoch Hughes. The fol- lowing artistes assisted at the cOllloertt: MiÏlsis Miaggie Jones (soprano), Bangor; Mr. W. E. Jones (baritone), Conway; Messrs. Edward and David Jones (tenors), and Mr. John Davies (basis). Reciitationis were given by Mr. Robert Jones, Trebor, and 'Master George Rees Stone, Bryiliog. The accomiPancilStt were Miss Jennie Hughes and Miss DOIra Davies. Mr. J. E, Jones (Post Office) presided over a crowded attend- ance. Greiait praise ils du-e, to Mr Enoch Hughes and the Committee for having accomplished siuch excellent] work with the choir of between slix,ty and seventy voices, assisted by a few adulfts.

LLANDDULAS. CHURCH HISTORY.-On Wednesday even- ing, the Rev. Silas Evans delivered an interesting lecture upon Church History in the Schools when Dr Elliott presided. A PROJECTED SOCIAL.—A meeting was convened for Monday evening by the Vicar, the Rev. C. F. Roberts, at the Reading Room to con- sider arrangements for the holding of the annual social in connection with the Church. Prelimin- ary arrangements were made and the date has yet to be arranged. BEFORE THE HOLIDAYS.—The usual quiet- ude and dulness of the village was enlivened and brightened on Thursday evening, when a grand display of fireworks from the grounds of the famous Arnold House School was seen, preparatory to the breaking up of the school for the Christmas holidays. The display was a brilliant one, and caused pleasure to those who witnessed it, whilst being a scource of unrestrained joy to the young scholars who were concerned in the matter. FOR CHARITY'S SAKE,Soule few weeks ago a poor man—the father of twelve children- was killed in the neighbouring quarry, and Mr. Willie Gait, of Rhyl, organised a concert for the benefit of the unfortunate widow and child. rein alt the National School on Friday evening, which was crowded by a sympathetic audience. Mr. Edmunds, manager of the quarry in which Williams met hils dieiath, presided. The artistes wetre from Rhyl, and assisted by Mrs Jackson, of the village. It is hoped that a good sum will accrue, from the event for the object for which sit was raised.

Popular Singer's Severe Illness. Musicians will learn with regret that the popular singer, Mr D. Ffrangcon-Davies, is seriously indis- posed, his illness being brought about by overwork during the past few months.

The Park Tavern at Colwyn Bay is a very new instituition, yet it has already been the scene of more than one pathetic inci- dent. Here is one of them,. Two little girls, very thinly clad and shivering with the cold, crgpt near the bright fire to warm themselves. "What a nice fire," exclaimed one of thesnif; "ttihiisi fire would boil a kettle." "Oh," siaid the other child, "I wish I was a kettle!"