The North Wales Weekly News

MENAI BRIDGE v. LLANGEFNI UNITED. DOWNFALL OF THE CEFNITES. (By "SIR FON.") The above match was nLayed on the ground of the first iniamed cluib before a good crowd of spectators. The match was of considerable im- portance, and much interest was shown in the district. Both teams had been victorious in their recent matches, Llangefni beating Holyhead 3-2 amd Menai Bridge doing likewise to. Llechid Swifts to the tune of 8-0. A strong contingent oi supporters, accompanied the Cefnites to the held and they seemed quite confident that it would be their day. The referee, Mr. J. Bur- key, lined the players up as follows:- Llangefni: Goal, Newton Williams; backs, Nafoui Jones and Hanmer Jones; halves, D. K. Jones Ritchie Williams, and Walter Hughes, forwards, T. J. Jones, J. Williams, Norman Thomas, Eben Thomas, and Owen Jones. Menai Bridge: Goal, Hugh Jones; backs, George Williams and W illiam Edwards; halves, Thomas Parry, Hugh Roberts, and J. R. Jones; forwards, J. R. Owen, Arthur Hughes, Enoch In stone W. M. Jones, and Hu<ghie Roberts. Linesmen Messrs. Thompson Reece and H. R. Edwards.. The Bridgeites, winning the toss, decided to play towards the Tyddyn goal. For the first few minutes the visitors had the best of mat- ters and were very dangerous at times. They continued so until Walter Hughes, from a dis- tance of about 15 yards, with a curling shot, scored the first goal—the homesters' goa-lie just missing. Thus the Cefnites drew first blood, and were loudly cheered. This awakened the homesters very much, and were now seen to better advantage. Some fine combination was now witnessed by the Bridgeites' forward line, which ended by Arthur notching a very good goal, thus bringing both teams level. From the centre the Cefnites made a rush for goal, but were only credited with a comer, which proved futile. Norman Thomas tried his long pots, but none of them were effective. At half time tlie score stood at: Menai Bridge,, 1 Ulamgefna. United, 1. In the first half the game was pretty evenly contested, but now the visitors seemed to have slackened down a great deal, and in all appear- ances quite done up." fhe Bridgeites pressed hard all the time, and it could be seen that Hanmer and Nafon were having a hot time, but they defended well and surely saved the Cefnites on several occasions. Hereabouts a pretty piece of headwork was witnessed. J. R. Owen from a corner lack pLaced to Arthur, who gracefully headed in. where the goalie wasn't, and was cheered by even the Cefnites supporters. It was no doubt the best goal which had been scored so far. After some end to end play Enoch got possession and placed to William M. Tones, who scored with a grounder. The home- sters now had a lead of two goals, and. the game at this stage was very excating, the referee having to seindi the visitors' right full and the homesters' centre forward off the fiefbd for roush plav. Llangefni played the one-back game, and often the homesters were put offside, but this did not preventtihem from scoring another two well-placed shots by Hughie Roberts Soon after' the Cefnites scored through J. Williams, who headed in. Ten minutes from time-up W. M. missed when only a few yards from goal. The "anK was verv eXc, and ended in a well-deserved win for the Bridgites, the score being: Menai Bridge, 5; Llangefni, 2. « COMMENTS. Both rivals were fully represented, with the exception of W. G. not turning up for the Bridgeites. It appears, that he suffers from a nastv kick which he received on Saturday last. Having beaten Holyhead, the Cefnites were quite confident that a win over the Bridgeites would be a sure thing. However, the score shows that they were far from winning. For the first few minutes they really did seem as if they were goihg to win, but afterwards one could not doubt as to what the result would be the Cefnites being all through the game on the defensive. This goes to prove that a bad beginning makes a good ending." All the same, it wants a good team to pull down the Cefnites, as they are a very good lot indeed. Perhaps they will have better luck next time.

FRIENDLY MATCH. RUTHIN v. PANT BLUE STARS. The above match, which should have been in the third round of the St. Martin's Cup, had to be recognised as a friendly, owing to the heavy fall of snow just prior to the match. The snow was about two or three inches deep at the time to kick off, so the referee decided that no cup-tie could be played owing to the lines not being visible. Altho,,ugll there was a fierce snowstorm raging, a good number of spectators had come to see the match, so both teams de- cided to play a friendly game. The teams were as follows — Ruthin: H. W. Owen, goal; Jack Thomas and Ivor Jones, backs; H. W. Owen, W. A. Evans, and; G. Rowlands, half-backs; W. Good- win, W. Williams, Hugh Evans, Dick Thomas, and Jim Williams, forwards Pant: E. Griffith, goal; E. Lloyd and H. Jones, backs; D. Davies, T. 'Humphreys, and R. Jones, half-backs W. Griffiths, Jack Jones, D. Davies, P. Mack, ajn& F. Lloyd, forwards. Referee: Mr S. Matthias, Biymbo. Ruthin won) the toss, and decided to play down the field. They started with nine men, W. A. Evans and Ivor Jones not having ar- rived The homesters soon took uo the aggres- sive, but were beaten back by the visiting backs, and midfield play went on, when Ruthin, who were reinforced by the arrival of the late com- ers, put in a hot attack on the visitors' goal, and not until twenty-four minutes had gone did they open the scoring. Dick Thomas sent in a hot shot which Griffiths failed to hold. The homesters, having tasted blood, again went off with a gallop, and Owen, having run up with Goodwin, sent in a fine centre, which Jones turned into his own goal in attempting to clear. From the kick off Dick Thomas took the ball down the field, and passed to Jim Wil- liams, who centred accurately for Thomas to shoot past the mystified goalkeeper. The home- sters slackened their efforts after scoring the three goal in iwo minutes. Half-time was calleu with. th{! score 3-0 in lavour of the homesters. The play during the second period was very tame, despite the laughter and cheers of the spectators at the trickery of Hugh Evans and Dick Thomas. The ball, when travelling, gathered up snow, and could not be kicked; a great distance. Time was called with Ruthin retaining their lead of 3-0.

Football Chips. (BY VIGILANT.") That Llandudnoi are safe for further participa- tion in two cups after defeating Conway an Saturday. That to be in the semi-final for the Coast Senior Cup will mean a help to' the exchequer of the Amateurs. That Jack Lunt was suspended for seven days for striking Arthur Richards in the cup-tie played at Llandudno. That players must rule their tempers, else the punishment will be made to fit the crime." That Tom Edwards wore a wry face after Saturday's match at Llandudno. That he is as faithful to the Jackdaws as Darby was to Joan. Good old Tom. That President Wallwork was unon the field, and right glad were his friends to see him. That a Conway win would just have fetched him." That Colwyn Bay improved in their display with Carnarvon on the Llanercb-road ground. That the Canaries bagged a couple of points at the Gulls' expense. That there is some new blood in the Bay ranks. That it was in the new year that Colwyn Bay's luck turned last time. That I hope the Bay will recuperate from its present unhandsome appearance in the League ladder. That it was not much of a defeat-2-i-for the Gulls to have still, a draw would have been better. That the Bangor Athenians, the 'Varsity crew, administered a drubbing-Oh, such a drubbing —to the Llanberis team. What a pretty figur- ing cKn, the Quarrymen's slate—8-1. That the 'Varsity eleven are doing wonders. That their victories are not mere flashes in the pan, but are got by sheer merit. That many a team will feel their power before the season is over. That Llanberis state they are setting their hearts upon the Junior Cup. That I wish them luck in their work. That Bangor Combination rubbed it into Chirk at Bangor by 4 goals to I. Cluck! Gliuck Poor Chirk! That Bangor Combination team will shinie well before the season is out. That Rhyl are also, to be congratulated for drawing with Middlewich, after being in arrears at half time. Rhyl are a greatly improved lot. That Connah's Quay is reviving, having thrashed the Druids by 3 to 1. That I hope good financial luck will return to Connah's Quay. That Menai Bridge are doing well; so is Llangefni. That the Bridgeites only won by one odd goal in five, and that at home. Thsft Llechid Swifts visited Carnarvon, on Saturday, and defeated the second string of the 'Canaries 3-2. That the juniors of the Coast League are doing remarkably well. Bravo.! That we shall have our fill of football this Christmas. That Portmadoc and Towyn made a draw in the Welsh Amateur Cup-tie at Portmadoc on Saturday. That the Port team—once a great name in Gitba cirdes-has ceased to charm coasters. That the above teams now will have to play off the rubber to a finish next time, I should think. That I like the style of play of D. O. Davies, of Conway. That Bob Owen is still the useful player he has always been, and is fast becoming a veteran. That the Roosters polished off Festiniog in the League on Saturday—at Gwydyr Park. That the Poultry have their toughest away matches to play. That they have been in lfuck's way in having so many home fixtures to play off. That Llandrudno have been home for four successive Saturdays. Christmas Day will be the fifth. That Conway journey to Holyhead on Christ- mas Day. That there will be a record crowd at the Oval —weather permitting. That Carnarvon are due at Bangor. Another grand coup for the Homers' exchequer. That Tommy McCann is still obliged to be a spectator. That this is a great pity. The genial face of 'Tommy will be very welcome again in the arena. That I understand my esteemed friend, Tommy Wellings, is amongst the indisposed." That Tommy the Cheerful's loss in the Bay ranks means a great deal. That I wish all by friends a very happy Christmas.

8:JiJM8IJ.8- Chess. "CHAMBERS" CHALLENGE CUP. The result of play in the first round of the annual contest between the clubs belonging to the North Wales Association must have been a surprise alike to victors and vanquished. For, though in each instance the team which looked the stronger on paper proved to be so in actual play, its victory was only exnected to be achieved by a narrow margin, as was the case last season. At Ruabon the home club—the pre- sent cup holders—elected to play the minimum number of six boards; but at both Rhyl and Bangor the teams mustered the full complement of eight players. With few exceptions the games were by no means of a high order. The two best—and they were undoubtedly fine exhibi- tions of play—were those between Messrs. Sam- uel and Eachus at Rhyl, and Messrs. Meadway and Taylqr at Ruabon. Scores. RUABON. WREXHAM. G. Saint J G. Whitehouse }, Dr. Jones i L. B. Rowland o W.E.Jones. r, C. Caldecott C. S. Meadway I J. Taylor Rev. J. Lewis o H. Coplestone ) W, M. Jones E. Cross 0 4! ABERGELE. RHYL TOWN. T. Samuel I J. T. Eachus o D. Frazer o A. E. Elston. 1 W. E. Jones o J. Halford 1 S. H. Harrison o H. P. Williams [ R. T. Chambers o R. Rhodes [ Miss Harrison 1 J. P.Jones o D. Williams o W. Fowler 1 Ivor Evans o A. W. James. [ 2 6 BANGOR Y. M. C. A. COLWYN BAY. J. E. Parry 1 E. D. Rowland o T. Nluir o T. H. Albutt I PriceWhite. t Fras. Nunn j Dr. E. O. Price I U. Evans John Bowen I W. Jone 0 F.Matthews r R.Grundy o — Roberts 1 H. Wills o H.S.Evans I H. R. Sidney 0 61 11

Matrimonial Circle. j Send now, EDITOR. 18, IlogarthRoad, Earls Court. 1807 j Send now, EDITOR. 18, Hogarth Road, Earls Court. 1807 meat, Curkeps, Geese. J. T. JONES invite the special attention of his numerous Customers to his XMAS MEAT DISPLAY. HIS EXCELLENT STOCK INCLUDES:— CATTLE. 1 Bullock, bought from Mr. Hugh Davies, Gorswen. 1st Prize Talycafn Xmas Show. 1 Heifer, 1st Prize Talycafn Xmas Show, bought from Mr. John Williams, Bwlch Mawr. 2 Prize Beasts, fed by Mr. John Jones, Ty'nycoed, Roewen. 1 Butcher's Bullock, 2nd Prize Talycafn Xmas Show, bought from Mrs. Owen, Glyn Ucha'. 1 Heifer, fed by Mr. William Davies, Baclaw. 1 Fat Bullock, fed by Mr. W. F. Jones, Bod Idda, Conway. 2 Fat Beasts, fed by Mr. T. G. Jones, Tan-y-Berllan. 2 Fat Heifers, fed by Mr. G. 0. Jones, Merchlyn, Conway. 1 Fat Heifer, fed by Mr. S. Edwards. Tyddyn Bach, Tynygroes. 1 Fat Bullock, fed by Mr. Hugh Williams, Llwydfaen. PIGS. 4 Fat Porkers, 2nd Prize at Talycafn, fed by Messrs. W. Thomas & Son, Penyffordd. 4 Fat Porkers, fed by Mr. Wm. Jones, Bryn Tudur, Conway. 3 Fat Porkers, fed by Mr. Sam Edwards, Tyddyn Bach, Tynygroes. 3 Fat Porkers, fed by Mr. O. Hughes, Gwern Felin, Talybont. SHEEP. Pen 1st Prize Sheep at Menai Bridge Smithfieid, fed by Mr. Winter, University College, Bangor. 40 Prime Fed Yearling Wethers, fed by the best known Breeders in the Principality. 3 Lambs, 3 months old. Large Number of Home-fed Turkeys and Geese. NOTE THE ADDRESS- J. T. JONES, MEAT PURVEYOR, Eagle's Bdgs., Castle St., Conway. 1848

Vigilant's "Post Bag." "Marsh" (Lland udn o). -Parry and Conlan are no longer with the Holyhead Sealarks. I am not ure where Parry is; but the burly Tom Conlan adorns the Birmingham Police force at present, and he looks a Bluebottle or a Copper down to the ground. Conlan had a style of his own, and for one with much flesh to carry was very graceful in carrying it. He always smiled in a beaming manner, and his friends used once to call him "Tiny." "Charlie" (Llandudno Juiiction).No, Mr Briercliffe of Beaumaris is not a millionaire, nor do I think he wouid care to be one. I suppose you judge his wealth by the lavish kindnees bestowed on the Puffin team during its existence. Nothing but true sport made Mr R. C. B. take an interest in Beaumaris team, and his name as a gentleman —the soul of honour—will go down to posterity with pleasant memories. "Griffiths" ((xlan Conwa,).-I agree with you that Newcastle United's task in the first round of the English Cup looks a "soft thing" on paper. Then, we should remember that apparently soft things have proved to be otherwise. What price the Crystal Palace at Newcastle ? At the same time, we all know the class which is the out- standing feature of Newcastle, and I shall join you in hoping that the Novocastrians will go far in the Cup tourney, and take the cup for a change. It would not be out of their turn I can assure you. If Newcastle are drawn with any clubs near'this way, it is quite possible we shall have them training on the coast here, and give a display at Bangor. For the latter we shall have to thank my esteemed friend Mackenzie, of Beaumaris Penmon Lighthouse, who has a brother on the Newcastle directorate, Nero (Llanrwst).-Mr James J. Marks, M.A., was for some seasons the chairman of the Llan- dudno Swifts, and a good one, too. Soupinian (Conway).—I really can't tell vou Will Trevor's age. But he has been playing'for the Roosters for more seasons than some can remember. I should say, judging by some remarks I heard at Llandudno about him as the "old fellow," and "old man," that Will must be the veteran of veterans in North Wales football. Fred W. Jones eomes next. "Billy" (Penmaenmawr).—Sergeant McElwee, the erstwhile secretary of Beaumaris F.C., leaves Beaumaris for the South of England at the end of this year. He will take the e-ood wishp." of m,1 friends with him. __n_- 'U") W. O. W." (Menai Bridge).—I do not think the vacancy on the Council of the Coast Football Association has been filled, and I quite agree with you that the chairman of the Menai Bridge Club, Mr G. F. Bacon, would make an ideal member. Why not push his claims forward in the proper "channel." -'Growler" (Roewen).—Since we live in a world seething with jealousies I do not mind in the least your calling me a partisan of Llandudno, and that I extol my friends in these columns. The perfect man only lives in Mythland, and I should think you ought to congratulate me for showing my colours, and in the face of friends being so rare that I have at least found one or two. I can assure you Lewis, M.A., is not the mean man you take him for.

County School, Abergele. COLLECTION TOWARDS THE DR. BARMARDO SATURDAY FUND. The pupils of Abergele County School have once more shown their eagerness to help the deserving cause. At present, they are engaged an collecting subscriptions towards the object, and already over £ 4 has been collected. It is hoped that before the end of the week the sum of ;65 will have been reached. The previous amounts collected were £ 4. and /8, so that this war's collection will not fall be'low the mark of those prevxoiis years.

A Llandudno Man's Fortune. HIS WIFE A PAUPER, Mr. R. S. Chamberlain applied' on Monday at the Llandudno Police Court for an order to appropriate* certain funds wlhich are being paid to his firm for the maintenance of a deserted wife. He said that some months ago the Bench made a similar order in the case, which was that of Mrs. Owen, the wife of Edward Regi- nald Owen, formerly of Llandudno, whose whereabouts are not now known. The order referred to was made, under the statute to pay the Poor Law Guardians the amount of the out- relief allowed' to Mrs. "Owen. It had to be con- firmed at Quarter Sessions. The statute was an old one and almost forgotten., and the Chair- man of the Quarter Sessions took some objec- tions to the form of the order made by their worships, the principal one of which (and in that the advocate thought the Chairman was quite right) was that such an order could not be made prospective. It was now therefore desired that the Justices should make another order for the payment of the money which had already been contributed by the Guardians in actual relief, out of the property to which Mrs. Owen's 'husband was entitled and which was received at the advocate's office. Mr. R. T. Jones, relieving officer, was called, and stated that he had relieved Mrs. Owen with money at the rate of 15s. per week for nineteen weeks ending December 16th, the total amount paid being /"14 5s. The husband was believed to. be alive but could' not be found, although, he had been advertised for. He was entitled to some [4° a year from rents of property at Col- wyn Bay. The Justices (Dr. Dalton ^residing) then made an order in the terms) asked for bv Mr. Cham- berlain.

Mr. f. Glyn Lloyd, of Rossall School, the second son of the Vicar of Rhyl, has just been elected to an open classical scholarship (£40) at Clare College, Cambridge. Mr. Ellis Griffith, M.P., intends to spend his .Christmas holiday at a sanatorium in the Cots- wold Hills with his little daughter. Mr. Griffith, .who. has been doing excellent work for the Liberal party of late, will have the sincere sympathy of his friends in the illness which threatens his children.

Hockey. INTERNATIONAL TRIAL MATCH. A DRAWN BATTLE 'TWIXT EAST AND WEST. (By VEDETTE.") In truly appalling" weather teams representing North East and North West Wales encoutstered on the Llandudno Club's ground last Saturday. Whilst watching the game my memory carried me back to the corresponding game of last year, which took place on exactly the same day at Denbigh. Then, the weather conditions were somewhat similar to those of Saturday, but the contest was rather a one-sided one, the East pre- vailing to the extent of five goals to nil. Of the players in this year's trial, but seven took part in last season's match, they being East, F. J. Whitehouse, G. Parry Jones, and J. Owen West, Edgar Bone, Ernest Parry, W. Bailey, and H. Owen. Of these, only Whitehouse, Parry Jones and Owen were selected to do duty for the North and the South at Barry, the team including no fewer than nine East players. Mv reflections saddened as I thought of the late Rev. Strand Jones, the brilliant Welsh Rugby International, who last year operated at centre-forward for the East and scored three goals. The following were the teams and officials :— East: B. Savage (Newtown), goal W. Wars- ton (Buckley) and E. H. Capper (Wrexham), backs F. J. Whitehouse (Wrexham), captain, G. Parry Jones (Ruthin), and A. N. Powell (New- town), half-backs A. Charles (Wrexham), W. Pryce Jones (Colwyn), Dr. M. Davies (Colwyn), H. A Grey (Colwyn), and J. Thomas (Ruabon), forwards. West: M. H. Davies (Bangor Normal College), goal W. D. Henderson (Llandudno) and Chas. Jones (Llandudno), captain, backs Ernest Parry (Llandudno), A. R. Owen (Carnarvon) and F. Ll. Davies (Bangor Uuiversity), halt-backs W. H. Owen (Holyhead), W. Bailey (Llandudno), T. Phillips (Holyhead), W. Roberts (Portmadoc), and Edgar Bone (Llandudno), forwards. Umpires: H. V. Doughty-Davies, M.I.R.B., and W. Gunner. Linesmen E. B. Jones and H. E. Roberts. THE EAST SCORE TWICE. Before taking the field the teams were photo- graphed, but both groups will be incomplete inasmuch as only ten of the East team and eight of the West were present to undergo the ordeal. A late start was made. In spite of being minus three of their players the West had the better of the opening exchanges. Ere long, however, the East forwards got going, and Grey scored a fine goal. The next minute Bone had netted for the West from a forward rush. At this stage of the proceedings W. Gunner and the four missing players put in a tardy appearance, and after some little discussion, the teams, now at full strength, changed ends and the match was started afresh. The weather conditions were deplorable, a gale of wind blowing, and a down- pour of hail and sleet adding to the discomfort of the players and those of the spectators whom duty prevented from sheltering in a shed at the end of the ground. Mercifully the sleet ceased after play had been in progress some twenty minutes, but it was still bitterly cold. Never- theless, the teams were giving a fair exhibition, albeit puddles were numerous, and the players were frequently treated to shower baths. Tumbles were also distressingly frequent, and in conse- quence of the state of the ground play partook largely of an erratic nature. The West showed to advantage in the early portion of the game, and a run by W. H. threatened danger. But before long J. Owen on the East left wing out- distanced the backs and centred. A player slipped in the goalmouth and thus hampered Davies, who was unable to effect a clearance, the East centre-forward driving the ball into the net. The West retaliated and Bone put in a fine run and centred, but sticks" aftorded relief to the Ea-.t defence, and shortly after clever play by the three inside men resulted in Pryce Jones scoring a second time. THE WEST DRAW LEVEL. On the play, the East must be accounted for- tunate to have secured a lead of two goals in the first half, both scored it will be noted by members of the Colwyn team. On resuming after the interval the West quickly got to work, and follow- ing upon a fine run by Bone, Phillips opened his side's account. The East should have increased their lead when their three inside men were past the backs, but Pryce Jones was too slow and his hesitancy gave Davies time to clear. Roberts equalised for the. West who justjnow looked likely to draw ahead. But in this they were unsuccess- ful and the East also failing to find the net, the match resulted in a draw. Whitehouse was a tower of strength to his side, whilst the opposing right half, Parry, played a very dashing game, I consider that Parry was very unfortunate last year in not being chosen for the North Team. THE INTERNATIONALS AND OTHERS. Five internationals took part in the game. They were Parry Jones and Whitehouse of the East, and Bone, Jones and Davies of West. They should all secure places in the North team—(I am writing before the team has been made public), and the other players whom on Saturday's form I consider worthy of places are Henderson and Parry if he can play left half. Of the defence I should take the bold step of choosing the Colwyn forwards en bloc, and place W. H. Owen at out- side right. It would be an excellent thing to have a club pair at back, and also a club trio in the inside positions of the forward line. They should have a good understanding. For this reason I reluctantly overlook the claims of Roberts and Phillips to places, although I should much like to see Phillips at inside right. THOUGHTS ON THE MATCH. Of the new men, M. Davies showed the best hockey, his deft touches and clever placing of the ball speaking volumes for his knowledge of the game. He is so very light that I fancy he would have an increased chance of selection for an international match were he to play on the wing, where, provided he has speed, he should shine still more than in the centre. Grey and Pryce Jones both did really well, and in the rear divi- sion the backs accomplished fine work. Not much was seen either of Powell or Charles, and Parry Jones was by no means great. Whitehouse was the man who stood out in the defence. The West forwards were disjointed, and neither LI. Davies nor Owen showed to very great advantage at half. Nevertheless the defence was not weak, thanks in a large measure to the other four players. There was no back on view to equal F. W. Fosbery (Carnarvon), who last year played for the East and was chosen to figure at left back in the North team. Otherwise, the team which I have taken upon myself to select compares very fav- ourably with the one officially selected last year. But it would be going to far to suggest that the South runs any serious risk of being overcome in the trial match.

Abergele Liberals. READY, AYE, READY! It is, of course, taken for granted by both parties that Sir Herbert Roberts's triumphant return to Parliament is a foregone conclusion. But the Liberals of Abergele have made up their minds that, as far as they are concerned, the member for West Denbighshire's majority at the forthcoming battle will be smashing in its completeness. Nothing must be left to chance. The majority must be such a convincing one that Sir Herbert's opponents will take a political rest from election contests for at least a generation or two. And this feeling was made quite obvious at an enthusi- astic meeting held at the C.M. Schoolroom on Thursday evening, under the auspices of the Aber- gele Liberal Association, at which Mr W. J. Dodd, Llangollen, election agent to Sir Herbert Roberts, gave his hearers wholesome advice as to how to fight and vanquish the foe. The meeting was presided over by Mr. W. J. Evans, chairman of the association. Others pre- sent were Messrs. Edward Williams (secretary), H. E. Prichard, John Jones (saddler), Pierce Davies, J. Parry Jones, Thos. Jones (butcher), Wm. Thomas (mason), W. P. Morris, J. H. Lewis, J. Davies (Gwreiddyn), Wm. Thomas (confectioner), Thos. Williams (Pensarn), J. Samuel Jones, J. Owen (Peel-street), Edward Ellis, Thos. Morris, William Roberts (Peel-street), Abel James, Isaac Hughes, Wm. Davies (Vale View), Robert Jones (Fern Bank), Thos. Jones (Bryntirion), Rev. J. H. Davies, Rev. Morgan Davies, Rev. David Morris, Messrs. D. G. Roberts (draper), Edward Jones (Tan'rallt Farm), J. Blackburne Williams (Ty Mawr, Tywyn), David Jones (Bryntirion), Frederick Jones (Pentreucha), John Hughes (joiner), Edward Davies (The War- ren), Hughes Jones (New-street), Robert Williams (Bryntirion), Lewis Davies, Edward Williams, Ernest Williams (Peel Gardens), Thos. Williams (Sea-road), Joseph Jones, John Jones (Peel-street), David Williams (Bryntirion), J. Vaughan (Siamber Wen), Wm. Morgan, Robert Davies (Yr Allt), Wm. Williams (Peel-street), J. Edwards (Tanyfron), Wm. Rowlands, Thos. Williams (New-street), Ed. Hughes (Bryntirion), W. E. Jones, Alfred Davies, T. O. Roberts (Bodgwilym), David Evans, J. Wil- liams, M.A., David Evans, &c. On the motion of Mr Dodd the above-named were elected to constitute the general committee. SEARCHLIGHT.

Flint and Denbigh Hounds. Hounds filled their appointment at Nannerch station on Saturday in bright weather, giving promise of great things, but the day turned cold and wet, Amongst the followers were Lieutenant- Colonel Williams-Wynn (Master), Mrs. Williams- Wynn, Lord Mostyn, the Hon. Edward Mostyn, Mr. Bibby, the Misses Bibby, Miss Howard, Mr. Cecil Howard, Colonel Mesham, Mr. Buddingham, Mr. Fosbery, Mr. Charlton, Mr. Davies-Cooke, Mr. Conran, Mr. Hughes, Mr. C. Williams, and others. The Nant yielded a fox that led the hunt a very nice gallop over the hill to Rhosesmor where. doubling back, he went through Wern Woed a id regained his starting place. Here, scent, which had been very catchy all day, failed entirely and he was lost. A move was then made to Coed Du but without result. A heavy fall of snow and sleet cut short the day and the hounds went home,

Death of a Welsh Captain. fr. David Richards, PoTtmadoc, for 23 years' harbourmaster at Portmadoc, died on Monday morning at the age at 82 years. A native of Portmadoc, he became a sailor at the age of 12, and before he was 20 he was in command of a schooner trading between Portmadoc and London. He succeeded, as harbourmaster, his grandfather, the la-te Mr. William Owen, the I first harbourmaster at Portmadoc, and he was one of the best-known figures in shipping circles in North Wales. A strong Congrega- tionalist he was one of the founders of the Memorial Congregational Church, Portmadoc.

North Wales Advertising Board. I At a well-attended and representative meet- ing of the Portmadoc Improvement Association under the presidency of Mr. J. R. Owen (" Y ("ra,rth "), Mr. A. J. Oldman. Secretary of the North Wales Advertising Board, gave a full explanation of the wTorking of an improvement association and of the North Vv ales Advertising Board. Numerous questions relating thereto having been replied to, the meeting unani- mously resolved to fall complclelly into line with the other resorts in North Wales under the auspices of the Association.

North Wales Coast Football Association. A special meeting of the Council of the above Association was: held at the Station Hotel Llan. dudno Junction, on Saturday afternoon, when there was a representative attendance. A protest by Rhyl Grange against the Denbigh goalpost not. being the requisite height, was heard, Rhyl alleging that they were two inches short. A deputation was appointed to attend at Rhyl on Wednesday to consider the matter. .«

Please assist me," said a seedy-looking in. dividual to a gentleman whom he knew slightly a doctor has given me a prescription for a racking cough You want the money to buv the medicine? interrupted the gentleman. No, I'ye got the medicine all right, but it's to be taken after meals. I thought you might per- haps give me the wherewithal for meals."—-Mr. Charles Davies, at the Swansea Ragged School.

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