The North Wales Weekly News

p ONCE AGAIN The Shopping Centre of the Vale of Conway. E wish our numerous customers the Compliments of W the Season, and tender them our most grateful thanks for their continued support. During: the numerous years that we have been estab- lished we have made many, many new friends, but more gratifying: still, we have kept the old ones. That we are in this happy position we attribute entirely to the success of our untiring efforts to give the BEST POSSIBLE VALUE FOR MONEY. We are fully prepared in every Department of the ^Drapery and Outfitting Trade with the largest stock, and the most varied selection in the Vale of Conway, and with the fullest confidence beg to solicit the favour of still stronger support in the Coming Year W. S. Williams (btd.), London House, Llanrwst. Telephone No. 12. "W 1 | London House & Bank Buildings, | IdnrWSl.

PENMAENMAWR. MUTUAL IMPROVEMENT SOCIETY.— I Sport-W ho Leads?" The society engaged in a discussion of this topic at their last meeting. A paper by Mr. W. E. Henry initiated the discussion. The author *vas j absent through illness, and the paper was read in his stead by Mr. J. E. Williams, who proved to be an enthusiast in the ub- ject, which seemed to have provoked no lack of eloquence in all the members prese it. The society does not meet again until Janu- ary 6th, when Mr. F. Dunbavand will read a paper on Socialism "a subject of oe- rennial interest ,i FOOTBALL.—The two team3 won last if Saturday, the Reserves getting their first victory away this season. Next Saturday, the Reserves play the Bangor Railway Insti- tute Boys Brigade; whilst the First team meet I.lanfairfechan at home. in a League encounter THE AMATEUR DRAMATIC SOCIETY are making great strides, and they hope to be able to present their first performance Bardell and Pickwick "—to the public about the middle of January. It is to be hoped that they will get everyone's hearty support, for it i, understood the proceeds will be devoted to some charitable purpose -probably local. The AMBULANCE CLASS met for the last time in 1910 last Monday. The next class will be held on January 9th, zoil. ST. DAVID'S CHURCH.—The meeting of young people of the the above was aban- doned last week owing to inclement weather. On Wedxeaday last, however, a successful meeting was held, when Mr. William Lewis read a paper. DEATH.-It is with great regret that we record the death, at the early age of nineteen years, ol Mr. WillieOwen, the youngest s<_ a of Mrs. and the Rev. Caleb Williams (minis- ter of Horeb, Dwygyfylchi, and Tabernacle, J Penmaenmawr, Cojigregational churches), i which took place at a Liverpool hospital, on Tuesday, after a very short but painful illness. The interment took place at the Dwygyfylchi Cemetery, on Friday afternoon. The coffin was brought from Liverpool to Penmaenmawr, arriving at the station at two o'clock, and. there a short service was held, at which the Revs. Ellis Jones, Bangor, and W. E. Jones (Penllyn), Old Colwyn, offici- ated. The cortege then proceeded to the cemetery, where the funeral service at the graveside was conducted by the Revs. W. Keinion Thomas, Portdinorwic, and D. M. Mason, Lanfalrfechan. Although the weather was most unfavourable, a large con- co'irse of friends attended to pay their last tribute to one WHO was loved by everybody. Lovely floral tributes were sent by the fol- lowing -The Blackler's Stores employees, I Liverpool; Mrs. Roberts and family, Breeze J Hill. Liverpool; Tabernacle Church Band of Hope, Penmaenmawr; Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Roberts, Lvndhurst, Penmaenmawr; Miss May E.vans, Bodlwyfan, Penmaen- mawr; Police Constable William and Mrs. Owen. Penmaeninawr; Mr. and Mrs. Griffith Owen, Bodlawen, Dwygyfylchi; Mr. 9,Yf and Mrs. John Owen, Springfield House, j Penmaenmawr; Miss S. Parry, Rochdale; Master Jesse Emlyn Roberts, Stanley House j "Miss Evelyn Jones, Stanaway; the Misses ;| Jones, Vron; Mr. and Mrs. Jones, and Emlyn, 3, Snowdon View, Bangor. FANCIER'S SUCCESS.—Mr. Llewellyn Williams, Bryn Arfon, is becoming one of the most noted pigeon fanciers in North Wales. At the Fur and Feather Society's Show at Llandudno, on Saturday. He cap- tured several first prizes and specials, and also won the Lord Mostyn Challenge Cup, for the best pigeon in the show, with a black carrier. I INQUEST.—On Thursday evening, Mr. J. Pentir Williams, the Coroner for North Carnarvonshire, held an inquest, in the National School, on the body of Annie Roberts, the four months old child of Ellen Jane Roberts, 10, David Street. Mr. Christ- mas Jones was foreman of the jury. After hearing the evidence of Dr. Moreton Roberts a verdict of death from natural causes was ( returned. 1 P UNF.RAL.—The funeral of the late Mrs. D. H. Owen, Oxford Arcade, took place on Thursday, in the Churchyard. At the house and the Church the services were conducted by the Vicar and the Curate; and at the 1 graveside the three Church of England i clergymen officiated. The chief mourners were the widower (Mr. D. H. Owen), Thomas, David, Richard, and John Owen (sons), Mrs. A. Tempieton Jones, Misses Iaggic and Pollie Owen (daughters), and a large number of relatives. There were a number ot beautiful floral tributes placed on the coffin and on the grave. Mr. D. H. Owen and family desire to re- turn their sincere thanks for the sympathy so kindly extended to them in their bereave- ment. DEATH.—The death took place this week of Mr. Richard J. Roberts, 35, Upper Water Street, Penmaenmawr, at the early age of 28 vears. The deceased had been in iU. health for a considerable time. He leaves a widow. The funeral took place on Tues- day. HIGH TIDE.-On Saturday, there was a very high tide at Penmaenmawr, and, assist- ed by the heavy rains, there was some flood- ing. Shingle was carried on to the promenade, and in some places the sea washed clean over the front. Midway be- twen Penmaenmawr and Conway, the road for a distance of 200 yards was covered with > three feet of water, making it extremely rough time of*^o^^u^nt^he"'1 1 wall alongside the road, and crawl along on hands and knees. The fields on each side of the road were also flooded. CHRISTMAS CHARITY —With bis usual generosity, Mr. Henry Kneeshaw, J.P., D.L., has given instructions to Mr. R. D. Jones, coal merchant, to distribute a quantity of CO?Lto~U deserving poor in the parish. w °F MRS" JONES, LLAN r ARM —-W e regret to record the death of I a well-known and highly-respected lady, • ?I1rs- J°nes> wife of Councillor David Jones, j Llan1 Farm, which occurred on Monday night. The funeral will take place at Dwy- ) gyfylchi Cemetery, at 2.30, on Friday.

LLANDUDNO JUNCTION. ON WEDNESDAY evening of last week a successful literary and musical meeting was held at Pensarn C.M. Chapel. There was a good attendance, presided over by Mr. E. W. Williams, Llandudno. The adjudicators were Rev. J. Owen Jones, Conway, and Mr. Hugh Thomas, Glan Conway. Mrs. Allard acted as Treasurer and Mr. R. J. Hughes (" Cwstenin ") as Secretary. At the close the usual vote of thanks was proposed by Mr. R. Williams, Plastirion, and seconded by Mr. Richard Roberts, Bryn Mair. MINISTERIAL.-The English Presby- terian Church and the Caersalem Welsh Church, Llandudno Junction, have unani- mously decided to invite the Rev. Richard Williams, pastor of the English Presbyterian Church, Rhos, Ruabon, to become their pastor. GOOD FRIDAY EISTEDDFOD.—We are asked to announce that the list of sub- jects for the Welsh Congregational Eisteddfod to be held on Good Friday are issued this week, and may be had from Mr. Hugh Jones, Trefriw House, Llandudno Itinction. GOLD MEDALLIST—We congratulate Mr. William Williams, headmaster of the Pensarn National Schools, upon having secured a handsome gold medal in case for being the best bowler in the Llandudno Bowling Club. THE PRIZE DISTRIBUTION at Pensarn school took place on Monday afternoon. Owing to the unavoidable absence of Mr. E. Wood, J.P., the chairman of the Managers, the chair was taken by Mr. H. Owen, J.P., the other Managers present being Mrs. Wood, Rev. W. Davies, B.A. (Rector), and Mr. J. Roberts. The prizes were distributed by Mrs. Wood, Pabo Hall, who addressed a few appropriate remarks to each recipient. The following were the attendance prize-winners: -Watch, Sarah Ann Tibbot; medals, Tom McClay, Owen II. Williams, and Thomas J. Lloyd brooches, Jane E. Lloyd and Dora Luna first class book prizes, Alfred O. Jones, Thomas J. Williams, Robert Edw. Jones, Nellie McClay, Teddy Blease, Arthur G. Thomas, and Johnny Jones; second class book prizes, Thomas H. Jones, Arthur McClay, William Edward Jones, Jack Walk- er, Laura J. Jones, Mabel P. Jones, Hughie Davies, Hugh Hughes, Arthur Blease, Mary E. Tibbot, Sarah E. Jones, Meurig Jones, Robert E. Lloyd, Jackie Jones, Eirlys Thomas. A certificate was presented to A. Jones, who passed the scholarship examina- tion in the merit class. A selection of school songs was sung by the children, and at the conclusion a hearty vote of thanks was given to Mrs. Wood. THE ROOKS FOR HOLYHEAD.—On Tuesday next, the Llandudno Junction first league team journey to Holyhead to play a League Match, and it is hoped to be able to send a strong representative eleven.

LLANFAIRFECHAN. MUSICAL.—At the examinations, held by the Incorporated Society of Musicians, at Colwyn Bay, on December 9th and loth, we are pleased to note the namss of Miss Kath- leen Neate, daughter of Mr Neate, hair- dresser, who successfully passed in the ad. vanced grade pianoforte. We congratulate Miss Neate on her distinction, as being the only candidate to attain this success in the pianoforte section. We are also pleased to find the names of Master Willie Barker, son of Mr Barker, Heath Memorial Hospital, as having passed Grade II, and Miss Ida Wil- liams, daughter of Mr Gethin Williams, Grosvenor House, successful in Grade I. They were all pupils of Mr Llewelyn Jones, F.R.C.O., organist of Christ Church, and hon. sec. of the North Wales Section of the Incorporated Society of Musicians. SPECIAL CHRISTMAS SHOW.-Messi-s. Edwards and Son's establishment in this town is one of the attractions of the festive season. A splendid display is made of ladies' furs in coats and sets, blouses, gloves, scarves, handkerchiefs, belts, &c., all of which are eminently suitable for Christmas presents for ladies. Nor are the gentlemen forgot, for there is an abundance of overcoats, suits, fancy vests, &c. We would advise our readers to give them a call. FOOTBALL (DERBY DAYt-Thefollow- ling team will represent Llanfairfechan in their league match against Penmaenmawr at Penmaenmawr on Saturday next :—W. Manley (eroal); Will Jones and Dan Jones, backs M. Griffiths, W. G. Jones and R. J. Hughes, half-backs; Ll. Morris, D. Parry, T. Atherton (captain), H. W. Hughes, and Griff. Owen, forwards. Reserves: Dick Jones, R. Roberts, A. E. Pughe, and W. J. Humphreys. Lines- man T. H. Morgan. It is urgently requested that the players meet before the committee at the Castle Hotel, at the general meeting on Friday next, at 7-30 p.m.

GLAN CONWAY. DRUNK.—At the Llandudno Police Court on Monday, William Jones, a Glan Conway labourer, was summoned on a charge of being drunk in the Pier Hotel, but, as he made no appearance, a warrant was is-sued for his arrest. CYMDEITHAS LENYDDOL BRYN EBENEZER (M.C.).—Cynhaliwyd cyfarfod y gymdeithas uchod nos Wener diweddaf. Y tro hwn cafwyd ffug-etholiad, pryd yr oedd y personau canlynol yn cymeryd rhan ynddi Ymgeisydd Ceidwadol, Mr. Hugh Williams, Ty Mawr, yn cael ei gynnyg gan Mr Joshua Htyrhes a'i gefnog. i gan Mr. Robert Hughes,' -fag M4 roria on;- n el g nt) Williams, Central Stores, a'i gefnogi gan r. W. R. Evans, Cartrefle; Ymgeisydd Rhydd- frydol, Mr. Llewelyn A. Evans, Cartrefle, yn cael ei gynnyg gan Mr. Robert Williams, ieu., Meddiant, a'i gefnogi gan Mr. T. Davies, The Ashlands. Gallvvn ddweyd yn ddibetrus fod y nailt a'r IIall o'r ymgeiswyr wedi gwneud en gwaith yn rhagorol. Yr oedd yn amlwg eu bod wedi asttidio pynciau y dydd yn fanwl. Gwnaeth y cefnogwyr hefyd eu rhan yn ganmoladwy. Ar y diwedd rhoddwyd yr ymgeiswyr i bleidlais, pan y caed mwyafrif mawr dros yr ymgeisyddd Rhyddfrydol. Yr oedd yr ystafell yn lIawn, a chafwyd cyfarfod hwyliog a dyddorol iawu.

TREFRIW. SCHOOL MANAGERS.—An adjourned meeting of the managers was held at the Council School, on Tuesday evening, the Rev Evan Davies, presiding. There were also present: —Mrs. Ockleston, Rev. Ilemy Jones Messrs T. R. Williams, Robert Evans, J. Jones and R. Roberts (clerk). Miss M. A. Owen, Dolgelley, was appointed certificated teacher out of five applicants. The arrange- ment for the presentation of prizes, and en- tertainment to be held to-night, were also completed. FLOOD.-As the result of the heavy rain on Friday and Saturday, the lower portion of the road in the village was submerged for two days, and unpassable for pedestrians. A sheep was also drowned in the Crafnant River, on Friday, and carried down the stream. JUDGMENT SUMMONS.—On Friday, John Smith, Tai Isa', Llanrhychwvn, was summoned to appear on a judgment sum- mons at the Llanrwst County Court. His wife appeared, and His Honour informed her that she had better prepare a list of her debts for inspection by the Registrar of the Court, and he accordingly adjourned the summons.

EGLWYSBACH. TEMPERANCE.—On Friday night, the Women's Temperance Association, held a meeting at the Schools, to which the mem- bers of the Men's Social Club were invited. The Rev. T. Cwily n Roberts presided. Ad- dresses were delivered by the President, Mr R. E. Hughes and Mr. Jesse Williams. Miss Roberts, Stanley Cottage, and Miss Roberts, Dyffryn, read admirable papers on subjects kindred to the work of the Society. The White Ribbon Choir gave a couple of part songs from "Telyn Dirwest," and songs, etc., were rendered by D. J. Jackson, Jennie Owen, Mary C. Roberts, Ellen A. Roberts, and Mr. Henry Parry and friend. After the meeting, tea was supplied at the Bethania School Room. OBITUARY.—Mrs. Pierce, mother of Mrs. Roberts, Ty Uchaf, died at her daughter's residence, at an advanced age, last week. Her remains were conveyed to Dolwyddelen, on Monday. CHRISTMAS.—We understand that there are prospects of very successful meetings here next Monday. ST. MARTIN.—On Monday night, the Sunday School Club money was distributed to the scholars. The Vicar kindly added a bonus based on the attendance of each member.

LLANGERNYW. OBITUARY.—The death occurred, rather suddenly a week last Friday, of Mrs Ro- i berts, wife of fr. David Roberts, Hendre- ddu, at the age of 68 years. The interment took place on the following Monday, at Llangerayw Churchyard. b GARNEDD C.M. CHAPEL.—The services of the Revs. T. C. Williams, M.A., Menai Bridge, and J. H. Williams, Portmadoc, have been secured for the special preaching meeting to be held in June next. EDUCATIONAL.—Mr David Lewis, of Corris, has been appointed an assistant teacher by the Denbighshire Education Authority, at Blaenau, Llangernyw (or Llan- ddewi) School.

CWM PENMACHNO OBITUARY --We regret to announce the death of Miss Annie Roberts, 12, Machno Terrace, in her 38th year. She resided till recently at Birkenhead, and was a faithful member of the Parkfield C M Chapel. She was interred on Thursday last at the Salem C.M. Cemetery, the Rev. T. J. James officia- ing.

BETTWSYCOED. RATEPAYERS' ASSOCIATION. A meeting of the above association was held on Tuesday evening, Mr B. Bullan presiding, when a report of the Rummage Sale was given, and the balance sheet submitted. W ith the funds previously in hand, and the proceeds of the sale, the Committee were en- Iabled to pay all their liabilities. RUMMAGE SALE.—A successful Rum- mage Sale was held, on Saturday, at the Girls' School. The refreshment stall was in charge of Miss Kent, whilst the sale was in charge of the Misses Williams, Mrs Davies, Miss Harrison and Mrs. Parry, assisted by a band of willing workers. The proceeds, which were in aid of the Ratepayers' Asso- ciation, realised a total of £1 I 10s. The Committee were highly pleased at the reo sult, and they desire to thank all those who menis. CHURCH LITERARY SOCIETY. — A meeting of this Society was held, on Thurs- day evening, Mr Roiand presiding, when the evening was spent in extempore speaking competitions. Various subpects were written down and each man drew for his subject. The winners were: -Gentlemen.- 1st, Mr. Clifton Willia.ns, who spoke on the Rum- mage Sale, and the 2nd was Mr. W. E. Jones, Tan Lan, who delivered an eloquent speech on the art of fire lighting. The ladies' prizes were won by Miss Greenham and Miss Annie Wiliams.

PANDY TUDUR. CYNNALIWYD Cyfarfod Adloniadol (dan nawdd y Gymdeithas Lenyddol) yn y lie uchod nos Wener, Rhagfyr i6eg, dan lyw- yddiaeth Mr. W. Williams, Llwyn Llydan. Cyfeiliwyd yn fedrus gan Mr. R. M. Owen, Hendre, Gwytherin. Yr ydym yn teimlo yn ddiolchgar iawn i Mr. Owen am ei barod- rwydd i roddi ei wasanaeth bob amser. Mr. John Morris, Bryn Aber, oedd y beirniad cerddorol, a gwnaeth yntau ei waith yn dde- heuig. Cafwyd cyfarfod rhagorol yn mhob ystyr. Aed trwy y raglen ganlynol:—Ton Gynulleidfaol, I'r Arglwydd cenwch lafar glod adroddiad, Y dyn meddw," gan Mr. Francis Jones, Foel; can, Eisteddfod Cymru," gan Mr. R. Williams, Llwyn Du Uchaf; anerchiad gan y Llywydd-cafwyd sylwiadau buddiol iawn ganddo, a byddwn fel ieuenctid ar ein mantais yn fawr trwy roddi sylw iddynt; deuawd, Y ddeilen ar y Hi," gan Mri. Johnny Moris ac R. Morris adroddiad, Pawb a phopeth yn myn'd yn hen,' gan My, S. Wynne can, Bedd yng Nghymru," gan Mr. Evan Roberts, Graig Bach; ton, Fendigedig Iesu," gan y plant; ail-adrodd 'stori, iaf, Mr. Isaac Wil- liams, Llwyn Du; cystadlenaeth canu y don, Dim ond Iesu," iaf, Mr. Willie Williams, Llwyn Du Uchaf; 2, Miss Ellen Jones, Cefn Castell; t6n, "kGwahoddiad y Gwanwyn," gan y Cor Merched, dan ar- weiniad Miss Bessie Williams, Shop; ad- roddiad, Yr Hen Bwerau," gan Mr. Richard Williams; pedwarawd, "Y Bwthyn ar y Bryn," gan Mr. Evan Roberts a'i Barti dadl, Dweyd y Gwir,' gan Francis Jones, a David Morris ;deuawd, Blodau' r Iesu," gan Misses Maggie Williams a Gwladys Williams; adroddiad, Chwerthin," gan Mr. Ellis Thomas, Pen v Waen; triawd, Duw bydd drugarog," gan Mr. Evan Ro- berts a'i barti; can, Bugail Hafod y Cwm," gan Mr. Robert Morris ton, Mor brydferth yn y Nefoedd,' gan y plant; ped- warawd, Canu mae'r Eos,' gan Mr. John- ny Morris a'i barti adroddiad, Die Ifan y Ddol," gan Mr. Robert Morris can, Y wlad a garaf fi,' gan Mr. Evan Roberts; can, Hen Wlad fy Nhadau," gan D. Wynne.

NEBO, LLANRWST. COMPETITIVE MEETING. This annual meeting was held on Saturday even- ing, the chair was occupied by Mr John Wil- liams, C.C., Ffrith Ucha, and ihe conductor was Mr Robert Williams, C.C.. Pentre Mawr. The adjudicators were:—Music, the Rev, D. D. Richards, Nantglyn, assisted by Mr Evan Jones, also of Nantglyn; recita- tions, the Rev Thomas Williams, Cape] Gar- mon, and Mr John Williams, C.C. The fol- lowing were the winnels :-Essay: Equal 1st, Messrs E. Jones, Ty'n Celyn, Capel Garmon, and Wm. Williams, Trwyn Swch, Llanddogeit. Stanza: "Socialist," did not respond. In memoriam verses: Equal, Messrs W. Morgan Jones, Gwvtherin, and O. Evans Jones, Post Office, Nebo. Double qnartette: Capel Garmon Party. Quartette: Equal, Nebo Party and Capel Garmon Party. Trio: Minffordd Party. Quartette: r. E. Jones and Party. Baritone solo: Mr. John Owen, Llanddoget. Challenge solo and soprano solo: Mrs. Kerry, Llanrwst. Juven- ile solo: 1st, A. M. Jones, Minffordd; equal 2nd, M. J. Roberts, Bryn Fawnog, and M. C. Roberts, Carreg y Fran. Duet M. J. Roberts and M. C. Roberts. Recitation: Equal, Messrs R. Morris, Gwytherin, and J. H Jones, Llanrwst. Oat cake crusher: Mr D. Jones, Hafod Elwv. Dialogue: Mr J. Roberts and Gwen Roberts. The accompan- ist was Mr W. E. Davies, Llanrwst.

HENRYD. PRYDNA WN LLUN diweddaf darparwyd gwledd ardderchog i blant gobeithlu y capel uchod. Gweinyddwyd wrth y byrdd- au gan chwiorydd ieuainc yr eglwys. Yn yr hwyr cynhaliwyd cyfarfod amrywiaethol, ac aed drwy raglen ddyddorol iawn. Cy- merwyd y gadair gan y boneddwr hynaws, Mr. William Foulkes, Tanyberllan, ac ar- wemid gan y gweinidog, Parch. J. R. Jones, A.T.S. Cymerwyd rhan gan Mr. John Evans, Ty Newydd Mr. William Williams, "on Eglwys Mr. Edward Pughc, Miss S. fones, Bryn Tudur Miss Esther Jones, Ty'n Pfrith; Mrs. Edith Williams, a Chor y Gobeithlu, dan. arweiniad Mr. Robert Owen. Cyfeiliwyd gan Miss C. Jones, Post Office. Hefyd. caed datganiad rhagorol gan y cadeirydd. Diolchodd y Parch. J. R. Jones i bawb gymerodd ran, ac eiliwyd gan [r. T. Hughes, Maesybryu.

DEGANWY. PENIEL C.M. CHAPEL.—A tea party and miscellaneous concert was held at the above chapel on Wednesday, the 7th. The tea, which was supplied to the children of the chapel free, was also partaken of by a goodly number of adults, and the Com- mittee intimated their feelings of gratitude to those who so willingly prepared for and gave the tea. At the concert, the chair was occupied by His Worship the Mayor of Conway, and the programme was effectively carried out by local talent.

COLWYN. MUSICAL SUCCESSESS.—We are glad to find that among the successful names in the published list of the examinations of the Incorporated Society of Musicians, appear Miss Ida Sydney, Miss Edna WTiittaker, and Miss Violet Fraser, pupils of the Girls' Col- lege, Old- Colwyn, of which Miss M. Mellor, is principal. This is particuLarly gratifying e summer ex mln successful (which we, unfortunately, were unable to insert owing to pressure on our space) Miss Doris G. Jones (Mr Llewelyn Jones, F.R.C.O.) Miss Violet Roberts (Miss Mellor); Miss Kathleen Skelton (Miss Nash) Miss Maria De Ferriera Amaral (Mr Llewelyn Jones, F.R.C.O.) Miss Charlote Maxwell (Miss Mellor), Miss Martha Norton (Mr Llewelyn. Jones, F.R C.O.). Most of the above, we find, were for the higher exam- inations, and we congratulate Miss Mellor upon the high standard attained by her pupils.

Stock Exchange and the I Political Crisis. THE CANADIAN BANK FAILURE. The announcement of the failure of the Fanners' Bank of Canada has naturally not created a favourable impression in the financial district, but at the same time, it would be untrue to suggest that much importance is attached to the failure. Where the suspension becomes a matter for special regret is that it tends to query reports of the success of the agricultural season in the Dominion. These have been coming through for the last three months, and have for the most part baen of a very rosy character, but at the same time railway traffics have not altogether borne out statements to the effect that the harvest has been a generally excel- lent one, and that the agricultural com- munity is in a highly properous condition. The conclusion one naturally jumps to in the absence of full details regarding the Farmer's Bank failure, which at present are not to hand by cable, is that the institution has become embarrassed though difficulties among its clientele, which would certainly suggest that the season's profits to the fanners have not been of such a bumper character as in some Quarters there has been a disposition to assume. Of course one may be quite wrong in attributing the fail- ure to the most obvious cause, just men- tioned. The bank may have got into difficulties through speculation or through injudicious management, and its collapse may not have been in any way directly at- tributable to inability among its clients to repay advances. Until further details come to hand an explanation of the situation must be in the nature of guesswork, and therefore it is useless venturing cne with any preten- sion to finality. It is satisfactory to know the Canadian Rankers Association is safe- guarding the interests of depositors; This must not be taken to mean that the Associa- tion is assumiing the liabilities of the failed bank. It merely conveys that the Associa- tion has the affair-s of the bank in hand, and will deal with them to the best advantage. The bank's liabilities at the end of October were, apart from capital, 2,670,000 dollars, while assets at the same date were slightly larger than that figure. TASMANIAN METALS EXTRACTION. Thi meeting of the Tasmanian Metals Extraction Company last week was a highly satisfactory function. The Company con- trols the whole of the output of the Rosebery Copper Mine in Tasmania, which has 250,000 tons of rich ore blocked out, on which the Tasmania Metals Company by its special process is making k2 per ton profit. Sir Edward Durand, who presided at the meet- ing, was able to state that all the initial difficultits of the undertaking had been over. come and that the immediate future held very cheerful prospects. The financial posi- tion of the Company is thoroughly sound, and has a subscribed capital of £68,000. Dividend payments may be looked for with some confidence next year. The Company has already bought ore to the value of £ 14,000, which its experts estimate will vield a net profit of £ 25,000.

--40- Tuberculous Cows. To the Editor of the Weekly News. Sir,Kiiidly permit me through your valuable paper to pass a few remarks re- garding the report of the Colwyn Bay Medical Officer of Health on his visiting the cowsheds and dairies of the district. Mr Purdy seems to come to the conclusions that the milk of diseased cows was sold for human food. But it can be proved beyond the shadow of a douht that it is not. The cow with the en- larged udder, wlich was due to garget as late as last August showed no sign of being diseased, but owing to the continuous wet she caught a chill, which caused garget of the udder. Needless to say that at the first sign of ill-health her milk was not sold. Therefore it could not effect the health of the public. The owner called in a Vet to see what was the best to do with her under the circumstances. The Vet advised him to fatten her. But there was some suspicion that she was suffering1 under tuberculosis. The farmer decided not to feed her. The truth is that this cow was given away, and the man who disposed of her will guarantee that she was not sold for human food. Is there anything- for our worthy Councillor to call shame about there ? The other cow stated to be suffering from a disease, which pioved to be nothing more contagious than an ulcerated stomach, was, as the officer suggested (but at the owner's expense), examined by a Vet, and reported free from tuberculosis. This cow was dry since August and in perfect health until Octo- ber. After the farmer was satisfied that she would be of no further use, she was done away with in the best manner possible. And our dutiful officer may rest assured that she was n< t sold for human food, neither did she mysteriously disappear as stated by him. Therefore, it was impossible for these cows to affect the health of the public. I hope by this statement to dispel Councillor Purdy's strong feeling. And I can assure our worthy officials that the farmer is most anxious to do everything in his power to produce a pure milk supply. And, after all, he is the chief man, and knows more about cows, and can dete.t when there is anything wrong with any of them, better than an outsider. It also will be seen from the above statement that the farmers are quite willing to have their cows tested for suspected tuberculosis. May I further suggest that the high rates and the serious financial position of the Colwyn Bay Council is quite enough to frighten the visi- tors away, without raising a bogey Tubercu- losis scare ?--I am, &c., RATEPAYER. 8818C*,

frtbg, iftarrragf?, & JBeatfcjs. BIRTHS. Ross-Brown.On December 1 Ith, at Beni holme, Llandudno, to Captain W. and Ross-Mrown, a daughter. Robinson.—December 11th, at Lleweni, Denbi ,h, to the wife of Mr Robinson, of a daughter. Gr.ffiths.—December 15tli, the wife of Mr. Evan Griffiths, 45, Lexicons flill, ]3eribiL' n of a daughter—grandchid ox the Rev. Robert Griffiths, Dent igh. Lloyd.—December 20th, at Morvan, Colwyh Bay, to Mr and j\.rs M W. Lloyd, daughter. MARRAGIES. Thomas-Robe,-ts.I)ecenif.,e.- 14th, at the Register Office, Bangor, in the presence of Alr E. Ingr in, Deputy Registrar, Robert Thomas, Glan Aber, to Maggie Roberts, Fron Park—both of Llanfairfechan. DEATHS. Roberts.—December 7. suddenly,at Dedwydd- fa, Grange-road, Rhyl, Robert and Ellen Roberts, aged 74 and 73 respectively. Hitchings.—At Crafnant, Llandudno (the residence of his sister), John Parry Hitchings (Jack), late of Carnarvon, aged 20 years. Bate.—On the 13th inst., at Kelsterton, Flint, Thomas Bate, son of the late Edward Bate, Kelsterton, aged 61. Jones.—On the 15th inst., at Pan t on Place, Hight Street, Holywell, the Rev. Fr. Jones (Professor of Welsh at St. Mary's College), formerly of Carnarvon.—R.I.P. Williams.—December 8th, at 5, Tower Terrace, Castle HilI, Denbigh, at the age IDI,1-1, montb;s, Mar t, ,,y t le k Ily) res Roberts.—December 15th, at the residence of her daughter, Mrs Roberts, widow of late Mr R. Roberts, late of Siamber Wen, Llanelidan, aged 78 years.

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