The North Wales Weekly News

COLWYN. PASTORAL PLAY.—On Monday afternoon a pastoral play entitled The Hidden Treasure was performed in the grounds of Kenwyn, the residence of the Rev. Edward Armitage Wade. Mr. Wade had arranged, an afternoon's enter- tainment for the lame, the halt, and the blind of the district, together with other poor and deserving people, and the play was one of the features of the afternoon's programme. Among those interested in Mr. Wade's idea who attended were Mrs. James Wood, Mrs. Stanley Wood. Miss Solly, and Miss Jameson, whilst a number of invited guests were present. The play was produced by Miss Dorothea Wade, assisted by Miss Craig, and others who filled roles were Miss Doyle, Miss Cecilia Sayers and Master Jack Sayers, Miss Hilda Bennett, Master George Jameson and Master Christopher Wade. Many songs and dances were rendered by the artistes, whose acting created abundant merri- ment among the members of the audience. The guests were entertained to tea by Mr. and Mrs. Wade. after which an interesting presentation was made to the reverend gentleman. It took the form of a prayer book, revised to date, and had been subscribed to by the poor of the dis- trict in recognition of Mr. Wade's work among them. In the evening a performance of the Punch and Judy show was given by the Lina Brothers, and at the close Mr. and! Mrs. Wade were heartily thanked by the gathering for their kindness in arranging the event. PROMENADE ENTERTAINMENTS. At Tuesday's meeting of the Urban District Coun- cil, Mr. Hoskins stated that at the last meeting of the Council the Town Advertising Association was asked to provide entertainments at the Colwyn enA of the Promenade, and he would like to know what had been done in the matter. -Mr. Edward Allen said negotiations were going' on, and he expected that day something would be done.—Mr. Hoskins There is hope, then?—Mr. Allen: Yes. SEATS ON THE PROMENADE.—Mr. Thomas Hoskins, at Tuesday's meeting of the Urban District Council, stated that there was a shortage of seats on the Colwyn promenade. It was a pity to see young men compelled to sit upon the rails. They could do with two or three seats brought near the viaduct.—Mr. D. O. Wil- liams Where are the seats that were provided and have been removed?—Mr. Hugh Hughes: The storm, I suppose.—Mr. Hoskins: It is a general cry in the place that there are no seats.—The matter was referred to the General Purpose Committee to be dealt' with. J

LLANDUDNO. PERSONAL.—Mr. and Mrs. William Tipping are on a visit to this town from Altrincham. Miss Tipping was known for many years in the town as Miss Lillian Wright, a musician of ex- traordinary ability. Their friends were glad to greet them back to the town. Both are in ex- cellent health. ROLLER SKATING.—The popularity of rinking shows no signs of abatement at the Hippodrome. That a fancy dress skating car- nival was held last night (Wednesday), and was a great success. The scene was one of brilliance, the multi-coloured dresses, quaint characters, and pleasing strains of music making the swirl one of zestful enjoyment. WESLEY AN PRESIDENT-ELECT.—At St. John's church, on Sunday, powerful sermons were preached by the Rev. J. Hornabrook, of Manchester, the President-Elect of the English Wesleyan Conference. The stately edifice was crowded on both occasions. On Sunday next, at the same church, the Rev. John Hugh Mor- gan, of Folkestone, will preach. He is noted as being one of the most gifted pulpit orators of the Wesleyan Connexion. A TALENTED VOCALIST.—We have often heard Perores Arfon," Miss A. M. Roberts (daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Morris Roberts, Clon- mel-street), sing but we do not think she was ever in better voice than on Sunday evening, when she sang in the trio, with Mr. C. W. Brown and Mr. W. Roberts, at the Pier Pavilion con- cert. Miss Roberts has a very sweet and sym- pathetic soprano voice, and she is to be congra- tulated upon the advance she has made in the musical world. THE PIER CONCERTS.—Madame Edna Thornton, of grand opera fame, was the special vocalist at Saturday night's concert at the Pier Pavilion. The eminent contralto was in splen- did voice, and greatly charmed her hearers. The fine pavilion was crowded. The orchestra- second to none in the Kingdom at seaside re- sorts-is at full strength, and under the con- ductorship of Mr. Arthur Payne. Their per- formances are of the highest class, and are much appreciated. THOU SHALT NOT."—This is the title of a masterpiece in the film world shown this week by Mr. Samuel Hughes, jun., at his bioscope entertainment in the Pier Theatre of Varieties. The pictures are certainly the best and most impressive seen in Llandudno. The story is one of self-sacrifice on behalf of the children. Words can hardly describe the beauty of the film, and we should advise all who love perfec- tion in pictorial representation, to go and see Thou Shalt Not." BROWN'S ROYAL BIOSCOPE.—Notwith- standing the fine weather which prevails, which makes people seek cool retreats, the audiences at the Prince's Theatre are numerous. The Royal bioscope is amongst the finest in the coun- try. Included in this week's pictures are A Lesson by the Sea," A Hero in spite of Him- self," Picture Thieves," Faithful," Incog- nito," Quick Changes," The Heart of an Outlaw." Thrilling, amusing, and educative by turns, the pictures appeal to all tastes. THE REV. W. PHILLIPS, M.A.—The Rev. W. Phillips, M.A., for many vears co-pastor with the late Rev. C. T. Astley, M.A., has received many congratulations from a large number of friends and well-wishers upon his well-deserved appointment as pastor of the English Presby- terian Church. Mr. Phillips has endeared him- self to the congregation, and particularly to the young people of the church, in such a manner that he has become as one of themselves. His influ- ence with them is great, and his monthly ser- mons upon special subjects, have aroused much interest. His ways are genial and convincing, and this is the secret of his success in increasing the membership of his church. Mr. Phillips preached his first sermon on Sunday as pastor, which was a remarkable one. A LLANRWST INV ASION.-On Thursday, about 1200 of the population of Llanrwst visited Llandudno, the day in the Vale of Conway town being the annual general holiday. The day was gloriously fine, and the Vale of Conway visitors thoroughly enjoyed their outing. THE ROAD TO COLWYN BAY.—The Car. narvonshire County Council, on Thursday, at Llandudno, listened to a letter read by the Clerk from the local Urban Council stating that they were pleased to learn that the County Councils of Carnarvonshire and Denbighshire were en- deavouring to arrange for the road at Rhos be- tween Llandudno and Colwyn Bay to be taken over as a public highway and freed from the toll now imposed, and hoping that the negotiations would be speedily brought to a favourable con- clusion. CHORAL SOCIETY.—On Sunday evening a very large audience attended the sacred concert in the Llandudno Pier Pavilion, the exceptional attendance being due to the fact that the recent- ly formed Llandudno Choral Society made their first public appearance on this occasion. The Pier Company's orchestra occupied their usual seats on the platform, and the remaining space was filled by the members of the Society. A number of orchestral works were performed, and the choir sang The Heavens are Telling," the Hallelujah Chorus," and the anthem Abide with me," by Mr. Adoniah Evans, a local com- poser. Mr. R. Eivion Jones conducted, and the trio in the first work was sung by Miss A. M. Roberts, Mr. C. W. Brown, and Mr. W. Roberts. This was the first occasion on which a local choir had appeared at a Sunday concert in the pavilion, though at one time the now defunct Philharmonic Society gave a popular annual concert on the Thursday before Easter. Owing to the sacred character of the .pieces sung on Sunday night applause was not generally accorded by the audience, but the performance was, nevertheless, greatly appreciated. BICYCLE THEFT. Walter Griffiths, a private in the 3rd Special Reserve Battalion of the Royal Welsh Fusiliers, who are in camp at Conway, was brought before Dr. Dalton and Mr. J. Adey Wells, at a special police court at Llan- dudno on Monday charged with stealing a bicycle, a pair of opera glasses, and a bottle of scent. The bicycle was the property of Mr. Richard B. Dunphy, grocer, Mostyn-street, Llandudno. On Saturday night, about 11.30 o'clock, Mr. Dunphy left his bicycle for a few minutes outside a shop in Mostyn-street, and when he leturned it had gone. About this time Inspector Owen saw Griffiths, who seemed to be drunk, riding a bicycle without a light, and told him to light his lamp. Later a constable was sent after the prisoner, who was found try- ing to sell the bicycle in Conway-road for 8s. When charged with the theft the prisoner said, A man gave it to me to go for a ride. I was going to bring it back." Mr. Dunphy said the machine was worth Z3- The opera glasses and bottle of scent, valued' at 15s. 6d. by the owner, Mr. L. A. Cocker, chemist, Llandudno, were found on the prisoner when he was searched in the police station. Griffiths pleaded guilty, and when asked if he cared to say anything told the magistrates that he was a staunch teetotaller, but had been persuaded to drink beer by some friends from Manchester. He began by having lemonade. He was sentenced to a month for the first offence and to two weeks for the second, the sentences to run concurrently. THE FRED W. JONES' TESTIMONIAL.— The following additional subscriptions and promises have been received towards the above fund:—Mr. T. E. Purdy, 2S. 6d. L. and N. W. Railway, is. Joe Bangor," is. 6d. E. R. Davies, is. W. Ewart Price (" Gwilym "), is. Friend, 6d. Mr. J. T. Roberts, Chairman Llan- dudno Amateurs, 2S. 6d.; Mr. H. J. Williams, is. Mr. Richard Morris, Blaenau Festiniog, is. Mr. L. M. Anderson, Bangor, 2S. Johnny Bach, Bangor, is. Mr. Bob Hughes, Marlboro Arms, Bangor, is. North Wales Referee, is. Mr. Morgans, Lloyd's Bank, Bangor, 2S. 6d. I Mr. John Hannaby, 3d. Mr. Tom Edwards, Conway, is. Mr. Bob Roberts, Conway, is. Mr. J. G. Jones (Sergeant Bros.), is. Mr. Billie Pryce Davis (Catlin's), Colwyn Bay, is. Mr. Walter J. Parry, Colwyn Bay, 2s. 6d. Mr. Bob Jones (Carnarvon), 2s. Mr. Bob Luther, Llan- dudno, 2s. 6d. Mr. M. W. Lloyd, chemist, Colwyn Bay, 2s.

LLANDUDNO JUNCTION. For Perfect-fitting and Natural-looking Arti- ficial Teeth go to Kay and Sons, Ty'n-y-Ffordd, Abergele-road, Colwyn Bay. Visits Mr. Jones, Chemist, every Thursday, 2.30 to 4.30. High- class work at the most moderate charge. IÖ9 THE FOOTBALL CLUB.—That the pro- moters of the football concert held at Conway on Wednesday last were able to have the com- modious Town Hall three parts full in such glorious summer weather speaks well for the interest taken in Junction football. This success is in a great measure due to the excellent and unceasing work of the hon. secretary, Mr. David Robertson, who deserves all praise for what he has done. He was nobly assisted by Messrs. Thomas Wynne (stationmaster), Henry Nevitt (chief locomotive department), David E. Ro- berts, W. Hughes, and others who take a great interest in Temperance football. The concert was a financial and musical success, and the thanks of the promoters are due to Mr. Albert Wood, D.L., J.P., of Bodlondeb, for so kindly sending such a gorgeous display of plants and flowers to adorn the stage. This token of appreciation was highly valued by all present. All the artistes sang well, whilst the singing of Mr. David Jones (Tenorydd) Tudno), was a re- velation to those who heard him years ago. He was never in better voice, and freely deserved the flattering encores he received. The humour of Mr. Phillips, of Crewe, was one of the features of the evening. His wit was refined and decidedly mirth-provoking. The concert has been the means of giving the Llandudno Junc- tion London and North Western Railway Tem- pereance Union team a good start.

GLAN CONWAY. For Perfect Fitting and Natural-looking Arti- ficial Teeth go to Kay and Sons, Ty'n-y-Ffordd, Abergele Road, Colwyn Bay. Calls at Mr. Griffiths, Brisbane House, Victoria Terrace, Glan Conway, on Wednesdays. SHEEP DIPPING SEASON.—Cooper's and Mc Dougalls's Dips may be obtained at Evans's Drug Stores, Glan Conway. Special quotations for quantities. BETTER RAILWAY FACILITIES WANT- ED.—On Tuesday morning, the deputation from the Parish Council, Messrs. Coates, Jenkinson and Malek met the representative pf the Superin- tendent of the Chester and Holyhead section of the London and North Western Railway Com- pany to discuss certain matters relating to excursion facilities and the question of the rais- ing of the platform. SCENES OF FORMER HAUNTS.—The Rev. J. D. Owen, now at Bodfari, but previously for many years pastor of Bryn Ebenezer church, paid a visit to the village on Monday. Mr. Owen has many friends in Glan Conway, who were glad to see him looking so well, and the news that his little son is recovering from his serious illness gratified those who knew the little fellow when living in Glan Conway. DISTINGUISHED SUCCESS.-We congra- tulate Mr. E. Llewelyn Williams, B.A. (son of the Rev. R. Williams, B.A., pastor of Bryn Eben- ezer Welsh Methodist Chapel), upon his recent success at the Bala Theological College. Mr. Williams won the Pierce Scholarship of /50 first year. He is a very popular young man in the village, and has identified himself, when occa- sion permitted, with many good movements in the place. TARRING THE MAIN ROAD.—Much satis- faction was felt when it was understood that the County Council contemplated tarring the main road, in order to obviate the dust nuisance. The main street being very narrow, the dust nuisance is felt very much by the shop-keepers, who are most anxious that the work should be done at once, and not wait until the season is over, when the need of the tarring will not be so much felt.

DEGANWY. APPOINTMENT.—At the meeting of the Carnarvonshire County Council at Llandudno, on Thursday, Mr. Ralph Fisher was unanimous- ly appointed a representative governor of the National Museum for Wales.

LLYSFAEN. A £ 10 TOMBSTONE.—At the Llandudno County Court, on Thursday, before Judge Moss, Mr. Hallmark applied on behalf of Messrs. Bone and Lucas, representing Mrs. Dianah Smith, of Llysfaen, for permission to spend £10 upon a tombstone in memory of her husband, who was killed in 1908, out of the compensation money of £ 167 she was awarded. His Honour considered the sum a large one, and that consideration should be made for the necessities of the living. He considered the sum too much, and would adjourn the case for a month for Mrs. Smith to get a reasonable estimate, or he would make an order then for £ y. Mrs. Smith accepted the latter. SPEED LIMIT.—The Carnarvonshire County Council have considered the application of the Llysfaen Parish Council for a ten mile speed limit through the districts of Penmaen and Colwyn, and decided to ask the Parish Council to give all the necessary particulars, with an ordnance map, six inch to the mile, with all the lengths of road to which it was proposed to apply the speed limit.

RHOS-ON-SEA. THE GARDEN CITY.—With regard to an application by Messrs. Pearce and Moss, archi- tects, for an extension of the gas mains to houses at Rhos Green Garden City the District Council offer to lay a main along Church-road on a guarantee being given to the owners of 20 per b cent. on the outlay for a period of five years. ACCIDENT.—We Tegret to learn that the Vicar, the Rev. E. James Evans, M.A., met with an accident whilst playing in the Inter-Diocesan Cricket Match at Llandudno last week, and trust that he will soon recover from the effects of his injuries.

LLANFAIR TALHAIARN. For Perfect Fittitbg and Natural-looking Arti- ficial Teeth go to Kay and Sons, Ty'n-y.Ffordd, Abergele Road, Colwyn Bay. Calls at Mrs. Davies, The Post Office, Llanfair Talhaiarn, every Friday.

LLANBEDR. On Saturday, the Llanbedr children were entertained to tea by Mrs. Holland, Gell y Forwyn. After doing justice to the good things provided, games were indulged in, and a very enjoyable afternoon was spent.

SAVE MONEY by doaling with HUBBARD'S SI 1 £ Id 0 0 p COMMERCE HOUSE. j 53. Wellington Road, RBYL.

CONWAY. R. G. OWEN, F.S.M.C., will not visit Conway July 1St for sight testing. The next visit will be on August 5th, with special and novel scientific sight-testing instruments, and up-to-date series of spectacles, clips, &c., &c. 891 J29 JOHN M'GILP, practical watchmaker and jeweller. Watches, clocks, jewellery, spectacles, and silver-plate repaired. Address: High-street, Conway. 1573 THE BEST AND CHEAPEST house and steam coals is supplied by Edwards & Son., Col- liery Agents, Conway and Talycafn. 15180 A GOOD PLACE FOR BOOTS.—For the best and cheapest of all classes of boots and shoes, go to Joseph Jones, Comptoa House, Castle-street, Conway. Best shop for repairs. Agent for K Boots and other best Brands. For perfect fitting and natural looking arti- ficial Teeth go to Kay and Sons, Ty'n-y-Ffordd, Abergele road, Colwyn Bay. Visits 22, Upper Gate Street (Mrs. Jones) every Tuesday, 2.~3o to 4-3o. THE MAIN ROAD CLAIM.—The minute of the Surveyor's Committee of the County Coun- THE MAIN ROAD CLAIM.—The minute of the Surveyor's Committee of the County Coun- cil recommending the sum of £ 300 to be paid to the Conway Corporation on account in respect of the main road claim for the year igog-io was confirmed] at the meeting of the Council at Llandudno on Thursday. A TICKETLESS COMPOSITOR.—At a special Court on Friday, before Dr. R. Arthur Prichard and the Mayor, Thomas Vivian, a Swansea compositor, was charged by Detective Daw with travelling from Rhyl to Deganwv on the previous day without having paid his fare. Evidence was given by ticket collectors at Deganwy that the defendant arrived there with- out a ticket. He declined to give any account of himself, and made an attempt to leave the station. He was detained and given into the custody of Detective Daw and P.C. Williams. In the possession of prisoner was found the plat- form ticket issued at Rhyl. Defendant's excuse was that he had purchased a ticket, but had lost it. A fine of 10s. and costs was imposed, or 14 days imprisonment in default. TENNIS MATCH.—On Saturday afternoon, an interesting tennis match was played on the Morfa between teams representing Conway and Llandudno. The visiting team should have been Llanrwst, but at the last minute they failed to put in an appearance, and Llandudno very kindly arranged a team at very short notice. Messrs. D. O. Davies and H. Conway-Jones for Conway won the first game against Messrs. Hulls and O. W. Rees-Williams, the scores being 6-0, 7-5, and 7-5. In the second game Conway won. They were represented by Messrs. F. Ball and A. Cyril Jones, and for Llandudno Messrs. uordon Chantrey and H. W. Hammond played, the scores being 6-1, 6-3 and 6-1 for Conway. Two other games were played, the final result being Conway 75, Lland-idno 37. During an interval, a very excellent tea was pro- vided for the players and a few friends by a number of young lady members of the Tennis Club. They are to be congratulated on the ex- cellence of the tea, which was greatly praised by all who partook of it. CARMEL (M.C.).-Y Saboth nesaf gwasan- aethir am 10 y bore a chwech y nos gan y Parch. W. Llywel Morgan, Bridgend. CHURCH SUNDAY SCHOOLS.—The an- nual treat of the Church Sunday Schools will this year take place at home, and a tea will be provided on Wednesday next in the Mount, by kind permission of Miss Dutton, and sports will follow. AUTOMOBILE CLIUB.-Yesterdav (Wednes- day) afternoon, the members of the North Wales Automobile Club had a meet at the Castle. The beautiful weather drew forth a large number of motorists, who, after visiting the various places of interest, enjoyed a picnic in the Castle grounds. CRICKET.—On Saturday a cricket match was played between the local team and the officers of the 4th Manchester Regiment on the Morfa. The officers batted first, and severely punished the bowling of the locals, running up a total of 81. The locals came next, and were dismissed one by one, their total score only reaching 16 runs. A GREAT CONVENIENCE.—The inhabit- ants will be pleased to learn that the Corpora- tion have secured the necessary permission for pedestrians to get to the mountain by way of Bodafon Gardens. On Tuesday, a temporary footpath was opened, and it will be kept open dur- during the day from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. This privilege has been secured in order to await the construction of the proposed new road. SUFFRAGETTE MEETING.—On Tuesday night a good number of people congregated on the Quay to listen to an address in favour of Women's Suffrage by one of the members of the Union, who was accompanied by Mrs. Dove- Wilcox, who has served a term of imprisonment. The meeting was quite orderly, and an eloquent address, in the course of which Mr. F. E. Smith, M.P., came in for denunciation, was delivered. MACKEREL FISHING.—During the last week, mackerel fishing has come into full. swing in the bay. Boats are out each morning, and they invariably return with excellent catches. The largest catch as yet is by Mr. Alf. Roberts, who, with his new yacht Jean," landed sixteen dozen excellent fish on Tuesday morning. TERRITORIALS.—Up to the present, two brothers in the local Company of Territorials have made the highest scores for the whole Battalion in the standard shooting test. Be- fore Saturday, it avas held by a Penmaenmawr non-commissioned officer, but on Saturday Edward Roberts scored 84 points, and his brother J. D. Roberts, got two points less. At the eight inch group at 100 yards, both men got the same number of points, and the same was the case at 200 yards' snap shooting, but at 500 vards, Edward scored a possible, whereas his brother fell one short. Again, in the firing of eight round per minute, Edward gained one point more than his younger brother. It remains to be seen whether this record will be broken by any other Company who have not yet undergone their standard tests.'

WEDDING.-On Tuesday, an interesting wedding took place in the Congregational Chapel, the contracting parties being Miss Marie Foulkes, eldest daughter of the late Councillor Thomas Foulkes, and of Mrs. Foulkes, Cadnant-park, and Mr. E. R. Davies, son of the late Mr. Robert Davies, and Mrs. Davies, Bristol House, Port- madoc. The officiating minister was the Rev. J. Luther Thomas. The bride was given away by her aunt, Mrs. Joseph Edwards, Glanaber, Mold, and the best man was Mr. Griffith Davies, C.E., brother of the bridegroom. The brides- maid was Miss Sallie Foulkes, sister of the bride. Mr. and Mrs. Davies, who are well-known in the town, were the recipients of a large and beauti- ful selection of presents. prp* THE MOTHER'S UNION.—The quarterly meeting of the Conway branch of the Mothers' Union was held on Tuesday afternoon. At 2.45 a service was held in the Parish Church, at which the Rev. J. C. Jones, Rector of Llan- gelynin, delivered a helpful address to a large congregation. After the service, the party adjourned to the Vicarage grounds, where a sumptuous tea had been prepared, and was thoroughly enjoyed. The rest of the evening was spent in games and competitions, the latter resulting as follows :—Hidden treasure: 1 and 2, Mrs. Williams, Old-road. Egg and spoon race: Equal 1, Mrs. Wrench and Mrs. Aikeman. Flat race: Equal 1, Mrs. Williams, Wind-street, and Mrs. Craven, Uppergate-street. Potato race: Mrs. Hugh Jones, Uppergate- street. Matron's race Mrs. Wynne and Mrs. Roberts, Wind-street, equal. The party was photographed by Mr. Hammond. In the course of the proceedings the Vicar (the Rev. J. W. Roberts) proposed a hearty vote of thanks to the Rector of Llangelynin for his address, and this was seconded by Mrs. Benson, the President of the Branch, who also proposed a vote of thanks to the Vicar and Mrs. Roberts for allowing them to make use of the Vicarage grounds. Among those present were Miss Sargent, Mrs. Llewelyn Lloyd, Miss Aitken, Mrs. Leigh, Mrs. Davies, Mrs. F. C. Jones, Mrs. J. P. Hughes, &c. FIRE BRIGADE.—Orders for week ending July 25th: Station duty, Firemen Robert Evans and Robert W. Parr, Probationers Ed- ward Roberts and Richard Jones; officer on duty, Foreman W. H. Jones,—F. A. Delamotte, Chief Officer. A NEWPORT WEDDING.—Manv readers in the borough and surrounding district will be interested to learn that the wedding took place at Newport, Mon, on July 4th, of Miss Mai Roberts, only daughter of the late John Con- wyson Roberts. J.P. (a native of Conway), and Mrs. Roberts, Cardigan, and Mr. Sidney Jenkins, Newport. THE ROYAL SHOW.—In the shoeing com- petition held at the Royal Show in Liverpool, there were 45 competitors in the roadster shoe- ing class, and three from this vicinity were com- mended, viz., Messrs. Roger R. Jones, R.S.S., The Quay, Conway David Hugh Jones, R.S.S., Carneddau, Llanrwst, and Rowland Williams, R.S.S., Ty'nvgroes. PROPERTY SALE.—The sale has been negotiated at the Estate Office, by Mr. R. Arthur Jones, of the detached residence known as Bryn Arfon, situated on the Woodlands-road, and formerly the well-known residence of Dr. Llugwv Owen. The purchaser is Mr. Jos. T. Jones, meat purveyor and cattle dealer, who intends taking up his residence there. The vendor was Mr. David Jones, Tygwyrdd. DIED IN A.NIERICA.-The death took place in America, on May 21st, of Mr. Hugh Williams, 270, South 56th-street, Bethlehem, Pa., at the age of 59 years. Deceased was a native of Con- way. His brother, Mr. David Williams, lives at Dwygyfylchi, besides a number of other re- latives. The day before his death, the deceased was celebrating the 41st year of his marriage. He suffered for a considerable time from cancer. Leaving Conway in the year 1888, he settled in Bethlehem, Pa. Great sympathy is felt for the widow, Mrs. Margaret Williams, who has two brothers, Messrs. Samuel Williams, Penmaen- mawr, and Griffith Williams, Llanaelhaiarn. The deceased left, in addition to the widow, four sons and five daughters. The funeral was largely attended, the interment taking place in St. Moriah Cemetery.

BETTWS-Y-COED. CHARGE OF THEFT.—At a special Court, on Thursday (before Col. Johnstone and Mr. T. P. Osborne Yale), Thos. Nicholson, of Liver- pool, was charged with stealing a milk can, the property of Mr. W. S. Jones, Gwern Howell, Yspyty Ifan, value is. 6d. Evidence was given by Mr. Jones and P.C. Morris, Pentrevoelas, who arrested the prisoner on the street at Llan- rwst the same day, with the can in his posses- sion. Prisoner, who denied the offence, refused to consent to be dealt with summarily, and he was committed to the Quarter Sessions. DUST LAYING.—At the County Council meeting at Llandudno, a letter was read from the local Council inquiring whether the County Authority would be prepared to contribute towards the cost of tar-painting the portion of the main road running through Bettwsycoed and lying between the Waterloo Bridge and the Miners Bridge. On the recommendation of the Surveyor's Committee it was decided to contri- bute one-third of the cost of the proposed work, provided; it was carried out to the satisfaction of the County Surveyor. BEGGING.—On Tuesday (before Colonel Johnstone and Mr. R. Parry), George Kooke, hailing from Liverpool, was charged with begging at Capel Curig on the previous day.—P.C. Ross proved the case, and a sentence of fourteen days' hard labour was inflicted.

TALYBONT. For Perfect Fitting and Natural looking Arti- ficial Teeth go to Kay and Sons, Ty'n-y-Ffordd, Abergele Road, Colwyn Bay. Calls at Mrs. H. Jones, The Post Office, Tal-y-Bemt, every Thursday. A FARM LABOURER'S CI-Al-M.-At the Llanrwst County Court on Friday, Hugh Jones, a farm labourer at Dol Crwm, Dolgarrog, claimed the sum of 45s. from John Davies, auctioneer, Festiniog, for services rendered. Mr. Twigge Ellis for the plaintiff said he was em- ployed at Pencraig farm, Capel Curig, but there was a bill of sale on the stock, and when the plaintiff was on the point of leaving there, de- fendant asked him to remain to look after the stock on his behalf. He did so, staying there three weeks. Plaintiff bore this out. For the defence Mr. R. O. Davies appeared, and the de- fendant stated that he agreed with the tenant of the farm not to sell until the end of the summer. He absolutely denied engaging the plaintiff to look after the stock. In cross-examination de- fendant said that if he wanted to put anybody in possession, he would have put one of his own men. His Honour said this was an oath against oath, and he would adjourned the case to the September Court in order that they might have the attendance of Mrs. Roberts, who at the time was the tenant on the farm on which the sale took place. COUNCIL SCHOOL.—The school broke up for the midsummer holidays on Friday. On Thursday afternoon thirty of the older children had a trip to Conway to visit the Castle and Plas Mawr. A brake from Trefriw was re- quisitioned to convey the party to and from Conway. After reaching the town Plas Mawr was first visited, and the different points of interest in it were explained, the children evinc- ing the greatest interest in everything that was brought to their notice, especially in the haunted room. Besides wondering at the antiquarian character of the place, they also admired the high class paintings that were exhibited in the several rooms. After exploring all the rooms very carefully, the children filed out, and were then entertained to an excellent tea at the Plas Mawr Cafe. After tea they were allowed to enjoy themselves in their own way for a short time, when most of them took advantage of their liberty to have a row on the estuary, the blister. ing hands of some of them showing how earnest- ly they had been employed. Then they were taken in groups through the printing office of Messrs. R. E. Jones and Bros, and though the Weekly News" was not in the press at the time they saw a great deal that interested them, and will now have some idea of how the papers and books are brought out. While in that part they also noticed the smallest house in Great Britain. After showing them the site of the Old Abbey founded by Llewelyn they were conducted through the Castle, which through the gener- osity of the Constable they were allowed to do free of charge. As they had been reading about it in their historical books and received lessons on it at school their visit was made very inter- esting, and will doubtless help to impress on their minds the episodes connected with the ancient structure. Before leaving the town a visit was paid to the Churchyard, to see the grave immortalised by the poet Wordsworth in We are Seven." From the Castle walls the children had also a good view of the suspension and tubular bridges. The return journey was started at 7.30, the party arriving home an hour later after a most enjoyable and instructive

NEBO. ADMINISTRATION ORDER.—At the Llan- rwst County Court, on Friday, Edward Roberts, a labourer living at Tanyffordd, was granted an administration order, his offer being to pay 12S. in the Z. Mr. Twigge Ellis, Llanrwst, appeared for the applicant.

ROE WEN. For Perfect Fitting and Natural-looking Arti- ficial Teeth go to Kay and Sons, Ty'n-y-Ffordd, Abergele Road, Colwyn Bay. Calls at Mrs. Lloyd, Post Office, Roewen, near Talycafn, every Thursday.