The North Wales Weekly News

COLWYN. ILLUSTRATED LEC rUH.E. On Tuesday evening, at the Welsh Wesleyan Chapel, a very interesting lantern lecture was given by the Rev J. Wesley Hughes, the subject being The discovery of the North Pole." Mr N. Roberts presided over a very good attendance, and the exceedingly in- teresting lecture was well received. The slides were lent by that enterprising firm of advertising agents, Messrs. S. H. Benson, Limited, London. SALE OF WORK AT PENMAEN.—A suc- cessful sate of work was held at Pen.maen Wes- leyan- Chap-el on Wednesday of last week, the proceeds erf which were in aid of the Trust funds. In the unavoidable absence of Mr. Robert Evans, 'C.C., Moihrcroft, Old Colwyn, the chair at the opening proceedings was taken by Councillor Thomas Hoskins, Clwy-dian House, Old Colwyn, who delivered a graceful speech. The opening ceremony was performed by Mr. William, Williams, Myrtle House, Llan- dudno, who delighted the audience with hrs re- miniscences of the Conway Circuit prior to. its severance from that of Llandujdno. A statement of affairs was read by the Rev. J. Wesley Hughes, which ishowed that the friends at Pen- maen had worked admirably in the past, having complied with the conditions of the North Wales Chapel Committee in a remarkably prompt man- ner. There remained, however, an amount on the current account of the Trust which it was hoped tha;t the sale of work would be the means of liquidating. Miss Jennie Jones, Colwyn Bay, having tastefully rendered Love's Star," the usual vote) of thanks, proposed by the Rev. J. Wesley Hughes and seconded by the Rev. Philip Price, brought ithe opening proceedings to a close, and business was at once proceeded with, which continued brisk until close upon ten o'clock that evening. The following were the stall-holders and helpers:—Refreshment stall: Mrs. Robert Evans, Mrs. Owen Jones, and Mrs. Isaac Williams. Euryn stall: Mrs. Edward's, Penrhos, Mrs. Williams, Crai^fryn; M)rs. Step ban, Misses Marie Williams and Mary Jones. Rhiw stall: Mrs. Howarth, Miss Wil- liams, I-lafod Euryn, land Miss Elizabeth Wil- liams. Japanesei stall: Misses Maggie Edwards, Mabel Evans, and Annie Williams. Produce stall: Messrs. J. R. Ho-warth and Thos. Roberts. Tea stall: Mrs. R. Evans, Miss Jeninie Evans, Mrs. Mary Williams, Mrs. Margaret Jones, Mrs. Hannah Jones, Mrs. Newell, Mrs. Spencer, Mrs. Jane Williams, Mrs. Parry, and Miss Hughes. Stewards: Messrs. Thomas Newell, D. O. Roberts, Owen Jones, R. Edwards, David Williams, David Roberts, Thomas VVillianis, and William Jones. During the evening songs, were rendered by Miss Katie Williams, Colwyn Bay, and Mr. Gwilym Jones, Colwyn, accompanied on the piano by Mrs. Wesley Hughes, Colwyn Bay. Mr. Isaac Wil- liams,'Colwyn, efficiently discharged the duties of Secretary, whilst the Treasurer was Mrs. R. Evans, and the president the Rev. J. Wesley Hughes.

RHOS-ON-SEA. MINISTERIAL.—The Rev. G. D. Hughes, minister of the Congregational Church, Irving- street, Dumfries, on December 19th preached the annual sermon of the Dumfries, Maxwelltown, and Nithsdale Auxiliary of the National Bible Society of Scotland to a large congregation in the Grey- friars Church, Dumfries (Established Church of Scotland). Mr. Hughes will be remembered as a former preacher on several occasions at Rhos Con- gregational Church. RHOS CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.— Owing to the severe weather on Sunday, Dr Christien was unable to undertake the ministerial duties at this church, and Mr Eric Thomas, a Colwyn Bay student at Chestnut College, Cambridge, undertook the services at a moment's notice, to the great delight of the audiences. RETURN OF MISS NELLIE ROBERTS.— Miss Nellie Roberts, daughter of Mr T. O. Roberts, St. Trillo College, who left this place some time ago for America, and whose mother died recently, returned home by the Cunard steamer Campania" yesterday (Wednesday). She was gladly welcomed by her father, brother and sister, and many friends.

LLYSFAEN. LIBERAL IEETING.-Seldom has a meeting been held in Llysfaen, that had such enthusiasm shown as that held on Thursday evening, in the Wesleyan Chapel, in support of the candidature of Mr William Jones, M.P. The appearance of Sir Herbert Roberts, Bart., M.P., was the oc- casion of an outburst of great cheering, and the fact of the two Herberts coming to aid his colleague was much appreciated. The vote of condemna- tion of the House of Lords in rejecting the Budget was passed without a dissentient. PARISH COUNCIL.—A parish meeting was held at the N:atioil8ll Schools on, Monday even- ing the 20th instant, to take into consideration the advisability of applying to the Carnarvon- shire County Council to confer Urban powers on the parish. But partly owing to the unpro- pitous state of the weather and another attrac- tion in connection with the Tontine Club at Lianddulas, the attendance at the meeting was but scant. The Rev. D. Lewis, Rector, was voted to the chair, who, after explaining the ob- ject of the meeting, called on those present to freely express their views. After some desul- tory discussion had taken place, it was proposed that the meeting be adjourned for the purpose of obtaining more reliable facts and figures relat- ing to the subject, and this was agreed nem. con. Amongst those present were the Rev. D. Lewis, Messrs J. S. Chan,hall., representing Messrs Lupton & Co. A. E. Watson, Gwyndy; Edward Roberts, 1 y ntwill Hugili Evans" Pen- be{Jw; R. Morris, Ty Mawr; O. Evans Hwyl- fa Ddafydd; W. A. Foulkes, Bron Felen'; Hugh Hughes, Eirias-terrace; David Jones, ArfolIl-ter- race; Richard Roberts, Berth Glyd; W. Wil- liams, Lland-dulas Thomas Williams, Bryn Jineri; Thomas Williams, Penmaen; Thomas Williams, Green Hilil, and H. E. Roberts, Canolymarian, and David Janes, Bodryfedd.

PENMAENRHOS. Y GYMDEITHAS I.ENYDDOL.-Cyfarfydd- odd Cymdeithas Lenyddol Undebol y lie hwa) ya Bethel (A) nos Wener, Rhagfyr ifeg, o dan lywyddiaeth Mr. Griffith Owen, Bethel House. Dechreuwyd y cyfarfod trwy garni emyn, yna darllenwy-d papur effeithiol ar y diweddar Barch William Williams, Pahtycelyn, gain Mr. Owen Jones, Arfon-terraoe. Wedi hynny cafwyd dadl fiwd ar Pa un ai buddiol ai anfuddiol ydyw ymar.fer y tobacco? Agorwyd o blaid buddiol- aeb y cyfryw gan Mr. D. O. Roberts, Penycoed Bach, ac i'r gwrthwyneb gan Mr. Thomas Wil- hams, Parker's Cottage. Gwnawd sylwadau peliaoh ar bwys yr anerchiadlau gan Mri. T. William? Craigfryin- William Thomas, Pen- maen Park; John Rogers, Cliff-terrace, David Roberts, Penycoed; a. Harry Gerrard, Llysfaen. Pleldlelslodd y mwyafrif mai anfuddiol. Pasi- wyd pleldlais o ddi-clchgarwch i'r Llywydd, ynghyd ag i r siaradwyr, am eu cyfansoddiadiau rhagorol. Yr oedd cynnulliad da yn br^gennoi, a <~hafwyd cyfarf-od o'r fath oreu.

TALYCAFN. THE BEST AND CHEAPEST house and staam coals is supplied by Edwards & Son, Col. tiery Agents, Conway and TaJycafo. 1518G

CONWAY. A GOOD PLACE FOR BOOTS.-For the best and cheapest of all classes of boots and shoes, go to Joseph Jones, Compton House, I Castle-street, Conway. Best shop for repairs. Agent for K Boots and other best Brands. I JOHN M'GILP, practical watchmaker and jeweller. Watches, clocks, jewellery, spectacles, and silver-plate repaired. Address: High-street, Conway. 1573 { CLAIM FOR GOODS SUPPLIED.—At the Llanrwst County Court on Friday, Messrs Edwards & Son, coal merchants, were the plain- tiffs in an action brought against David Knowles, Peniygroes, Maenan, claiming £2 13s., balance due for goods sold and delivered. Mr. Latimer Jones (of Messrs Porter, Amphlett & Jones, Conway. Colwyn. Bay, and Llanrwst) was for the plaintiff, and the defendant was repre- sented by Mr Twiggi Ellis. William Edwards, the plaintiff, gave evidence that the money was owing, and stated that the reason the account was left so long was that defendant went to. America and remained there about eight years. 1 1 Z!1 The defence; was that he did not owe anything to plaintiff before he went to America; unless his wife, who was now dead, goth something without his knowledge.—His Honour gave judg- ment to the plaintiff, and added that defendant had not pleaded the statute, and if he had done so, he could, have claimed exemption for the money due before he went to America. He fur- ther made an order of is 6d. per month until the summer. PRIZE DISTRIBUTION.—The annual prize distribution took place at the Infants' School on Friday, Dr. R. Arthur-Prichard presiding over a large attendance of parents. After a short address by the Vicar (the Rev. J. W. Roberts), a very interesting programme was gone through, in which the foltowiirig took the chief part: — Millicent Walker, Bertie Dixon, Claudia Hughes,- Amy Parr, and others. Mrs. James Porter and Mrs. J. W. Roberts then gracefully presented the following with prizes for attendance and cer- tificates for religious knowledge: —Doris Tos- devine (medal), Mary Jones, Ann C. Williams, Beatrice Rowlands, Harriet Jane Jones, Florrie Marshall, Bessie Smith, Laura Goosey, Ina Williams, Edith Williams, Edith Hughes, Amy Ellis, Hilda Jones, Hannah M. Jones, Myfanwy Williams, James O. Williams, W. Edward Jones, Willie Roberts, Glyn Jones, H. John Jones, R. Matilda Roberts, Ellen J. Thomas, Herbert Roberts, John Gannon, Willie Hughes, Iorwerth Williams, R. J. Jones, R. Owen, Thomas Hughes, R. Halkett, Richard Edward Roberts, Joseph Hassell, Willie Owen, Willie Smith, Mary Williams, Florrie Jones, Lizzie WTharlow Jones, Bertie Dixon, Nor- man Edwards, James Smith, Maggie Owen, Kitty Hughes, Mary A. Marshall, M. E. Jones, Alice Pierce Jones, Jennie Jones, and Maudie Marshall. At the close each child was presented by Mrs. Porter with an orange. THE TONTINE CLUB.—The annual meet- ing of the Tontine Society was held on Wednes- day of last week, when there was a croord at- tendance of members, presided over by Mr, Th-eo. Jones. The following were elected officers for the ensuing year:—Chairman, Mr. Th-eo. Jones; vice-chairman, Mr. W. Whalley secretary, Captain John Jones; treasurer, Mr. John Lloj'd Jones; book-steward, Mr. W. Albert Evans. A strong executive committee was also elected. The balance-sheet for the year was produced, showing a balance for dividend amounting to ^210 16s., to be divided between 186 members. It was stated that during the year a sum of £68 8s. 4d. had been paid out to 48 members tin. sick pay, ranging from £7 IOS. to 1 os. Since the Society was established four years ago only one death had occurred among the members. Tha trustees, Messrs. James Por- ter, W. M. Sever, and Captain Tuxford, were re-elected. Mr. Porter and Captain Tuxford attended the meeting, and congratulated the Society upon its position. The usual thanks were accorded. Om Tuesday the money was distributed amongst the members at the Guild Hall. 'CONSERVATIVE SOCIAL.On Friday even- ing a Conservative dinner and social was held in the Erskine Hotel. An excellent spread was prepared by Mr. and Mrs. Norbury, which was thoroughly enjoyed by the large number pre- sent. Councillor Edward Jones presided. After the dinner the company adjourned to the Con- servative Club, where a smoking concert was held. The Quadrille Band gave selections and songs were rendered by Messrs. T. O. Morgan, Ted Williams, and Hockey. A striking address of his own experiences with Tariff Reform and rree Trade was given by Councillor James btott. J WEDDING.—On Wednesday morning, a very interesting and pretty wedding ceremony was sol- emnised at St. Michael's Church, Handsworth, Birmingham, the contracting parties being Mr. W. Ewart Housby, of Conway and Barrow-in-Furness (who is well-known locally, particularly on the concert platform), and Miss Mary Evelyn (Mollie) Eaton, of Handsworth, Birmingham. The bride was daintily attired in a heliotrope silk creation. I here was a large attendance in the church, the bride also being extremely popular. After the wedding breakfast, the happy couple left by the 2.30 p.m. train from New-street Station, where they were accorded a hearty send off, en route for South- port, where the honeymoon is being spent. CHURCH SERVICE.—On Sunday, the Rev Arthur Ogle, M.A., Warden of the Bangor Church Hostel, preached sermons at the Parish Church and the St. Agnes Church, on behalf of the Bangor Clerical Education Society. b CHARITY.-On Tuesday, the Vicar (the Rev. J. W. Roberts) and the wardens, distributed the St. T hpmas's Charity to a large number of poor parishioners. LECTURE.—Last Thursday evening, a fairly large attendance gathered together in the Zion Congregational Chapel, under, the presidency of the Rev. William Jones, when the Rev. J. Luther Thomas delivered the first of a series of powerful lectures on The Church who are the persecu- tors?" The lecture was listened to with rapt attention, and very much enjoyed, and at the close a cordial vote of thanks was given the lecturer, on the proposition of Mr. J. P. Griffiths, seconded by Mr. John Griffiths. THE ELECTION.—There is some political activity in the borough in view of the forthcoming election in which the sitting Liberal member, the Right Hon. D. Lloyd George, will be opposed by Mr H. C. Vincent, solicitor, who is also Mayor of Bangor. The Liberal party have secured Tower Stores has committee rooms with Mr Robert Jones, jun., as secretary, and the Conservatives will have their committee rooms at the Conservative Club, and Mr R. O. Pritchard as the agent of the party. The only public meeting fixed at present is on the 30th December in the interest of the Liberal cause, when Mr Wm. Jones, M.P., and Professor Henry Jones, Glasgow, will be the chief speakers. PRESENT ATION.-At the close of the prize distribution at the Infants School on Friday, Miss H. J. Dougall, who was a member of the teaching staff for many years before she took up her duties in the boys' school, was presented with a beautiful silver hot water jug by the teachers and scholars of the infants' school on the occasion of her forth- coming marriage. Miss Dougall suitably returned thanks for the handsome present. BILLIARD HANDICAP.-The Christmas Bill- iard Handicap at the Liberal Club was brought to a close on Tuesday night, when Mr Goodman Jones beat Mr Geo. Owen in the final round. There were numerous other prize winners. THE SNOWSTORM.-There was a heavy fall of snow early on Sunday morning, and but for the excellent work done by the Corporation snow- plough, there would have been considerable diffi- culty in getting to the places of worship owing to the depth of the snow. On Monday and Tuesday the roads became very slippery, and chippings had to be freely laid, but despite this there were numerous minor accidents, with which pedestrians found themselves lying full length in the snow, and several horses also fell, but without any serious injury. There was another heavy fall on Tuesday night. THE SICK AND POOR.—On Tuesday night 4.1 excellent concert was held in the Boys' I School to inaugurate a fund for the relief off the sick and poor. Dr. R. Arthur-Prichard pre- sided' over a crowded audience. Miss Ivy Mc- Cu-llock opened the programme with a piano- forte .solo, after which Miss L. H. Hughes de- lighted the company with a song, and next came the recitation Christmas Bells by Miss Ben- son, which was heartily applauded. A song was given by Mr. Davies, Manchester House, and recitation and monologues by the Misses Hum- phrey Jones and Gwen H. Jones, Hendrewaelod. A monologue was given by Miss Benson, and a langhable suffragette sketch by the Misses Hum- phrey Jones. A duet followed by Miss Hughes and Mr. Davies, and Miss D. Benson and Miss Ivy McCulloch., followed with a picturesque country dance and song. Glees were also s-u-ng by a choir party. Wee Macgregor, dressed up in Harry Lauder style, created roars of fun with, his Scotch songs. Mrs. Benson was responsible for the arrangements of the sketches and dances and she is to be heartily congratulated on their success, and the other items were seen to by Messrs. Sinclair Allan and Bridge Roberts, the latter of whom acted with Miss McCulloch as accompanist. FIRE BRIGADE.—Orders for week ending January 4th.-S,Iatlon duty: Firemen Robert Williams and W. H. Jones. Probationers, Geo. Owen and Thomas Davies. Officer on duty, Lieutenant O. Williams.—F. A. DELAMOTTE, Chief Officer. DISTRIBUTION OF ] RIZES.—The prizes for good attendance and certificates for- mo- ficiency in Scripture were distributed on Tues- day afternoon at the Boys' School by Dr. R. Arthur-Prichard, J.P., Chiairman of the County Council, who was accompanied by the Vicar and the Rev. J. Davies and the Corresponding Manager. A capital programme of music was rendered by the boys, among which was a de- lightful school song written by Mr. Josef E. Jones, Conway. After stirrifng addresses by Dr. Prdcha-rd and the Vicar, on the necessity of regularity of attendance at school and punctu- ality, the Rev. J. Davies proposed a vote of thanks to Dr. Prichard, which was accorded in a thoroughly hearty maninet by the teachers and scholars. The prizes were awarded to the fol- lowing :—100 per cent.: Robert John Hughes, Owen Edwards, Robert Hughes, William John Davies, George Dixon, Thomas Richard Jones, Arthur Ivor Parry, Jack Jones, Willie Read. 99 per cent. Arthur Henry Evans, Bertie Ed- wards, David F. Evans," James Arthur Jones, William Henry Parry, Thomas Read, Arthur Sinclair, William Owen Hughes, Thomas Idwal Jones, Harold Goosey, Richard Llewelyn Jones, William Owen Roberts, David Read, John Ifor Roberts, Williams Osborne Davies, Robert Ed. wards, Arthur Evans. CHRISTMAS IN SHOPLAND.—The shop- keepers of the town had view with each other in providing goods for the festive season. The butchers have an excellent show of meat, and really all other tradesmen are deserving of the greatest credit for looking after the wants of the public at this time of the year. The win. dows have been very prettily decorated, and aie admired by a crowd of townspeople, who nlJghtly visit the windows and shops making their Christmas purchases.

PENMAENMAWR. TARIFF REFORM.—On Tuesday night an interesting debate took place on the above subject at the Literary Society of the Congregational Chapel. IN SHOPLAND.—The tradesmen have been exceedingly busy preparing their windows with the Christmas display of goods. The shop windows have been tastefully decorated, and are very tempt- ing to the public. The different classes of trades- men have stocked their shops with everything required for the festive season. FANCIER'S SUCCESS.—At the Ruthin Fur and Feather Society's Show, on Thursday, Mr. Llewelyn Williams was a most successful exhibitor with his pigeons. His prizes included a silver cup, two firsts, two second, two thirds, and two specials. MOCK ELECTION. The meeting of the Ebenezer Literary Society was given over to elec- tion night on Thursday. Messrs. W. O. Jones and Charles Thomas were the Conservative and Liberal candidates respectively, and they delivered stirring political addresses, after which a vote was taken, and the Liberal candidate was returned by an overwhelming majority, amidst enthusiasm. MISCELLANEOUS MEETING.—The weekly meeting of the Jerusalem Literary and Debating Society took the form of a miscellaneous entertain- ment on Thursday night, presided over by Mr Wm. Davies. Songs were given by Mrs Hughes, Hwyl- fryn, and Miss Olwen Jones, the recitation Slave, Honour, and Slave the Preacher," by Mr E. W. Roberts, Althorp, a stump speech on the Budget by Mr Glynne Williams created considerable amusement, and he was followed by Messrs R. Tudwal Lewis, G. O. Williams, and Ivor Roberts. Impromptu speeches were also given by Messrs H. R. Williams, John Ellis, and Richard Thomas, Mrs Roberts, Mrs R. 1. Lewis, and Miss A. L. Phillips. GENEROSITY,-With his usual generosity, Mr Henry Kneeshaw, J.P., D.L., has presented close upon 25 tons of coal to the poor of the parish during this week. The delivery of the coal has been entrustod to Messrs J. Jones, coal merchants, Glasgow House. ANNUAL COFFEE SUPPER.—On Wednesday of last week, what proved to be one of the most popular coffee suppers ever held in connection with the Jerusalem C.M. Chapel took place, the proceeds being devoted towards the debt fund. At 3 p.m. an afternoon tea was given, and this was quite a new feature and proved most successful. All the different denominations, including the Church of England, were well represented both at the after- noon tea and the supper. The whole of the arrangements were most ably carried out by Mrs. Trevor, Dyffryn; Mrs Jones, Llys Arfon; Mrs Maurice-Roberts, Celyn-street, and Mrs Jones, Paradise Crescent, upon whom too much praise cannot be bestowed. A set of willing helpers included Mrs R. 1. Lewis, Mrs Parry (Hyfrydle), Mrs Jones (Island View), Mrs Jones (Hill Cottage), Mrs Davies (Trwyn Wylfa), Mrs Jones (Glan Menai), Mrs Thos. Roberts, Mrs Parry (Tanymaes), Mrs R. Owen (Westminster House), Mrs Emanuel Jones, Mrs Parry (2, Gilfach-road), Mrs Dowell, Mrs Roberts (Plasymor), Mrs Roberts (Penycoed), Mrs Hughes (4, Gilfach-road), and Mrs Jones (Tan- dderwen). During the evening Mrs and Miss Clarke and several young ladies contributed songs, and recitations were also given in his cleverest style by Mr John Oweu (Seiriol). There was a very large attendance, and the affair turned out to be a huge success. THE TERRITORIALS.-At the distribution of prizes to the Penmaenmawr Territorials on Satur- day night, a report of which appears in another column, Mrs Johnson, Red House, amidst enthusi- asm, offered a silver cup in a shooting competition for recruits, as a token of the keen interest she took in the Terriers of Penmaenmawr. MUSICAL SUCCESS.—At the recent exam- ination of the Associated Board of the Royal Academy and the Royal College of Music, held in Rhyl, Mrs. W. V. McClementt, organist of the Presbyterian Church, Penmaenmawr, was successful in gaining a pass certificate for organ- playing. Mrs. McClement is a pupil of Mr. Bryan NVarhurst, A.R.C.M., L.R.A.M., organist of St. Thomas's Church, Rhyl. We congratu- Late her and wish her every success. SNOWED UP.—The mail van, to which was attached three horses, left Conway this morn- ing (Wednesday) with Penmaenmawr and Llan- fainfechan mails. At 6.15 a.m. it got stuck in a snowdrift on the Penmac-nmawr side of Pen- maenbach point, and remained there until late in the day. The mail letter bags welre con- veyed to Penmaeumawr with great difficulty on men's backs. At 11 a.m. the parcel mails and the horses attached to the van had not been got away.

I LLANDUDNO. POLICE COURT.—There were only a few cases at the Llandudno Police Court on Mon- day. The magistrates present were Dr. Dal- ton (presiding), Messrs J. Adey Wells, J. O. Thomas, and Robert Roberts. For being drunk in the Royal 'Oak Hotel, Robert Roberts, Bryn Orme, was fined 2s. 6d. and costs, and Robert Hobson, Cyll-terraoe, was ordered to pay a simi- lar amount for being drunk and fighting near the Market Hall on the night of the 27th No. vember. Robert Irving, a grocer's assistant liv- ing in Victoria-street, who did not appear, was ordered to pay 5s. and costs for riding a bicycle without a light, and J. W. Marsden, East Clyne, Queen's-road, for a similar offence, was mulcted in 2s. 6d. and coses. LICENSING.—At the Police Court on, Mon- day, Mr E. E. Bone a-olied for the temporary transfer of the Avondale Restaurant from Mrs Annie Vincent to her husband, Joseph H. Vin- cent. Mrs Vincent was unwell and was unable to attend to the business. There was no objec- tion on behalf of the police to a temporary transfer, and the Bench granted the application. -Mr Hoare, the manager of the Grand Hotel, applied for extension of time during Christmas week, and stated that in all cases the hotel would only be open to those staying in the hotel. The application was granted. GOGARTH BENEFIT SOCIETY.—The an- nual general meeting of tihe members of this remarkably flourishing society was held at the Town Hall on Friday evening, when, the place was filled with members. The president, Mr. John Roberts, Bryn Celyn, presided. The mem- bership now reaches 429, 29 of which joined at the close of Friday's meeting. The dividend available for about 400 members was 2is. 7d. each, /130 had been disbursed in sick pay, and three deadis had been met without a levy be- ing placed upon the members. The amount dis- tributed was Z4G7. Mr. John Roberts was re- elected President; Mr. George Williams, Aber- gavenny House, vioe-oresident; Mr. John Davies, Palm Villa, treasurer; and Mr. J R. Evans, Beech Grove, secretary. Messrs. Isaac Williams, Hazeldene, and Mr. J. T. Evans, Pitsburg, were the audi- tors. The growth of the Gogarth Society has been the neans of inculcating the spirit of thrift amongst the people. DEATH OF MRS. EDWARD THOMAS.— We regret to record the death of Mrs. Edward Thomas, wife of Mr. Edward Thomas, of Ar- osfa, Chapel-street, which sad event took place at her residence on Sunday morning. Mrs. Thomas had been ill for about three months, and was one of the most esteemed residents of the town. She was a faithful member of Shiloh C.M. Chapel, where her husband is a deacon. Mrs. Thomsas was a sister of the late County Councillor Richard Conway, whose death occurred some time ago. She leaves a husband, son, and daughter to mourn her loss. The funeral takes place this day (Thursday) at the St. Tudno's Churchyard, Great Orme. CRAIGYDON MUTUAL IMPROVEMENT SOCIETY.—At a meeting of this Society held last Friday a paper was read by Mr. R. Drury, on "Abraham Lincoln," and was much appreci- ated by the large number of members present. LIBERALISM.—Although no definite an- nouncement has yet been made, it is under- stood that the Liberal party are energetically making arrangements for some big demonstra- tions during the forthcoming election-. A SUCCESSFUL EVENT.— The financial suc- cess of the tea party and concert held in con- nection with Shiloh C.M. Chanel on Wednes- day of last week was, we understand, a record, the sum of considerably over C40 net having been realised. This soeaks volumes for the energy of the workers in the cause. SHILOH'S NEW MINISTER.—On the first -Sunday in the new year the Rev. E. O. Davies, B.Sc., of Bala, the newly appointed minister of the Shiloh C.M. Chapel, will preach his first sermon to his congregation. DEATH OF PROFESSOR CODMAN.—The dieath took place of Professor Richard Codman, at the Cottage Hospital, on Thursday evening, after a comparatively short illness. Mr. Cod- man was 79 years of age, and had enjoyed ex- cellent health during his long career. He leaves a widow, three sons, and five daughters to mourn his loss. The funeral took place, on Monday at Llanrhos Churchyard. A POPULAR COUPLE.—Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Hughes, Rochester House, this week cele- brate their silver wedding. Congratulations. THE AMATEURS FOR PWLLHELI.—Ar- rangements were made on Tuesday afternoon for the Amateur Football Club to visit Pwllhei on Boxing Day, and the date with Bangor has been arranged for New Year's Day at Bangor, in consequence of the cup-tie between the Re- serves and Blaenau Festiniog on that day. The arrangement with Bangor simply means revers- ing the dates originally fixed. CHURCH DEFENCE.—At a meeting of the St. George's Literary Society on Thursday at the Church House, a lecture upon Church De- fence was delivered by the Rev. W. E. Jones to a representative attendance. CRICKET PRO FE SiSiIONAL.-Mr A. E. Hartley has been, re-appointed professional of the Llandudno- crickiet club. MR. ARTHUR HUGHES'S CANDIDA- TURE.—The central committee rooms for Mr Arthur Hughes' candidature in the Arvon consti- tuency have been opened in Upper Mostyn- stieet. A meeting of the workers was held on Tuesday evening, Dr. Woodhouse in the chair. The Rector made a speech m favour of his brother, Mr Arthur Hughes, the candidate.

LLANDUDNO JUNCTION. LIBERALISM.—The hitherto lethargic state of Liberalism in the Junction has given way to a lively enthusiasm amongst the Liberals of the district. The newly-formed Liberal Associa- tion has received quite a tangible increase in its membership, and much pleasure was evinced at the visit of Mr. William Jones, M.P., on Fri. day. Mr. William Jones's popularity with his constituents is on the increase. ENGLISH PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.- The Rev. D. W. Roberts, of Pwllheli, preached at this church on Sunday morning and evening. SCHOOL CONCERT.—The second perform- ance by the school children took place on Thurs- day evening, under the chairmanship of County Cbuncillor Hugh Owen, and was a great success. TREAT TO SCHOOL CHILDRE-N.-On Tuesday evening the children of the aduirclass- es were entertained to a first class tea in the schools, and the scene was one of great merri- ment. Entertainments were arranged for their pleasure, and yesterday (Wednesday) the smaller children were entertained in a similar manner. UNITED CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOUR.—On Tuesday evening a splendid address was deliv- ered to the members at the Englisih Presbyterian church by the Rev. D. W. Roberts, English Con. gregational minister, of Pwllheli. Miss Gertie Powell made a very good leader, and Miss IHettie Jones sang Jesus Only." The topic of the evening was Our Christmas Gifts." Sev. eral members also took part.

LLANDDULAS. THE LAND OF THE PEOPLE.—A lecture upon this topic is to be delivered on Fridav January 7th, 1910, by the Rev. D. Gwymfryn Jones, in the Beulah C. M. Chapel. TONTINE CLUB.—The Llanddu.las Tontine Club, which numbers about 250 members, were paid out an Monday night at the club's head- quarters, at the Valentine Hotel. This is the first year of the club's existence, and it has been a complete success. The amount divided per head was £1. Although the club is held on li- censed premises, no drinking or smoking is al. lowed in the club's quarters. RENT AUDIT. -'The rent audit of Bronwien- don portion of the Garthewin Estate will take place at the Railway Hotel on Wednesday next. The tenants will be entertained to a substantial dinner. The event is always an enjoya-ble on*.