The North Wales Times

R R Y L. THE INDIAN FAMINE FUND. We understand that Mr. Abel Jones, chairman of the Urban District Council, has just remitted the sum of jEi20 9s, 8d.-the amount collected in Rhyl towards the Indian Famine Fund—to the Lord Mayor of London.

RHYL INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL AND THE QUEEN'S JUBILEE. At a meeting of the Local Governors of the Intermediate School, held on Wednesday, under the presidency Of the vicar, chairman, the finances of the local scheme were under consideration. A letter was read from the clerk to the County Governing Body, stating that a grant of £ 2,000 would be made te the Building Fund conditionally upon the local committee raising £ 1,200. Towards this sum they have in hand 9600, and Mr. Tate has promised 9100, and Mr. Williams, Llewesog, £ 200, so that £ 300 remain to be collected. It was decided to open a subscription list to raise she money in connection with the celebration of the Queen's Jubilee, and close upon £ 50 were announced to have been promised in the room. THE ANNUAL ELECTION. The election of District Councillors for the ensuing year will take place on Monday next. In the West Ward there will be no contest. Dr. Girdlestone and Mr. J. H. Ellis, will therefore be returned unopposed. In the East Ward, Dr. Moreton Pritchard ;1od Captain Keatinge, the retiring Council. lors, seek re election, and Mr. Thomas C. Amos, auctioneer, has been nominated as a fresh candidate. The retiring candidates have done good service to the town, Capt. Keatinge having been a member of the local governing body for over eighteen years. But there are iwong the ratepayers a large number who think that the infusion of' new blood' te the Council will do no harm, and the candida- ture of Mr. T. C. Amos is strongly suppor- ted. As usual, the South Ward seems to be the one most eagerly sought for, and no less than seven candidates were nominated to; the two seats, but two of the gentlemen pro- posed—Mr. Edward Morgan, Vale Road, and Mr. Alger, West Parade, have withdrawn from the arena. The list, therefore, includes the names of five candidates; viz., Messrs. R. Jolley, and Amos Maltby, the retiring Councillors; Mr. J. S, Greenhalgh, an exten- sive owner of property, and large employer of labour; Mr. John Hughes, grocer, Vale Road and Mr. C. Hubbard, a ioumeyman j Sailor. 1 All are earnestly at work, but an attempt at a forecast of the result would be futile.

PETTY SESSIONS. TUKSDAV. Before Dr. Girdlestoae (in the chair), Messrs. Sa.mael Perks, J. T. Strachan, John Foulkes, and W, T. P. Storey. DISGRACEFUL CONDUCT OF TWO STRANGERS. John Jones, Haiendy, Mostyn, and Thomas Oavies, 11 Camden Street, Birkenhead, were brought op in custody, charged with being drunk and disorderly in Kinmel Street, on Monday. Both pleaded guilty. Sergeant Mo'Walters said he saw the two prisoners drunk and fighting in Kinmel Street, on Monday afternoon and he locked them up Jones was very disorderly, and tore up his clothes and he (witness) had to supply him with a' pair of trousers to appear in court that morning. A fine of os., and 5s, 6d. costs, was inflicted in each case, or in default seven days' imprison- ment. The fine was paid on behalf of Davies, and Jones was removed in custody. SCHOOL CASES. As INCORRIGIBLE LAD SENT TO AN INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL. Mr. Charles Grimsley, clerk to the St. Asaph 1 School Attendance Committee, applied for an order to send the son of Margaret Roberts, Yie- toria Road, a lad 11 years of age, to the Chester Industrial School. Mr. C. Grimsley said that an order had been made at that court against Mra. Roberts, on the 10th of August last, to send the boy to school. On the 22nd of the same month, the order was served on the mother but the boy had not attended school at all since. Mr. William Parry, school attendance officer, proved the service of order, and the non atten- dance of the lad at school. The mother said she could not get the lad to attend school. She had carried him there on several occaaionf, and as soon as she was gone, he ran out; and the mistress said she would not have him in school. An order was made to send the boy to the In- dustrial School until he attained the age of 16. Daring the hearing ot the case, it transpired that the mother had been fined three times in re- spect of this lad; and the inspector said she was sent to prison on the first occasion in default. The second time she paid; but the third penalty still remained unpaid. She said she could pay the amount, and she was allowed a week's time to get the money. Margaret Roberts, the defendant in the above case, was further summoned for neglecting to send mother son, John, aged 12, to school. Mr. William Parry, the attendance officer, said that during the three months ending February, the boy had only attended school eight times out of a possible 103. He was not in school on the 26th of February, the date to which the charge referred ad he (the witness) bad found that he was out leading a blind man about the country. Defendant admitted this but said the boy at- tended school three days a week, and went with the blind man on the other days. The mother was cautioned, and fined Is., and 2s. cost. John Ellis, Boston Place, was summoned for neglecting to send his son, Thomas, to school, and was represented by his wife. The attendance officer said that the lad was ten years of age, and only attended school four times 411t of a possible 84. The mother used to send the boy out about the town to beg and sell chips. The mother denied sending the lad out to beg. She sent him to eell chips, as she had five children to maintain and nothing coming in. A penalty of four shillings, including costs, was inflicted. Ivor Williams, Ernest street, was fined three shillings for neglecting to send his son, William Ivor Williams, to school. The attendances were only 39 out of a possible 110. TEMPORARY AUTHORITY Was granted to R. H. Ashworth, late of Ac- ortngton, to sell intoxicants at the Brittannia Inn, 9a the application of Mr. J. Pierce Lewis. YOUNG THIEVES LENIENTLY TREATED. William Henry Jones, Victoria Road, and Ed- ward Davies, Vale Road, came nf for sentence, on the charge of stealing a bullock's hide, the pro perty of Mr. William J ones, Pen.y-bryn, Rhudd- laD, under circumstances already reported in these ^SH^han (who presided at the court when the charge WM heard), said the magistrates were disposed to deal leniently with the accused, but trusted this would be a warning to them. They weald be let off now on the payment of the costs, 12b. 6d. each, and woald be bound over to be of good behaviour for three months. ANOTHER CASE OF SUNDAY DRUNKENNESS. James Berrie, cattle drover, was fined 2a. 6d. aDd costs, for being drunk in Wellington Road, 08 Sunday last, as proved by Sergt. Mc.Waltel'.

SPECIAL POLICE COURT. AN UNDESIRABLE PATIENT. On Wednesday laat, at a Special Police Court, before Messrs. Samuel Perks (in the chair), William Wynne, and M. A. Ralli, A stalwart tramp, of unsavoury appearance f who described himself as a French polisher, was brought up in custody, on the charge of being drunk an disorderly on the previous night. The prisoner now said his name was James Wilson, and that he came from Waterford; but the police stated that he had previously given the name of J ohn Katlin. Dr. Summerhiil said that prisoner went to his surgery about half past eight, on Tuesday even- ing, and asked for a bottle of medicine. He made up the bottle, ani seeing what sort of a man prisoner was, asked for the money before handing it over. Prisoner then became very abusive, and used very filthy language in the presence of the doctor's wife. He was removed by the police. Replying to the prisoner, the doctor said hp. had no money to pay for the medicine and Wit son retorted, I I thought I bad, and told you I had been 'boozing.' P. C. William Parry said prisoner was drunk and disorderly in Wellington Road. He used the most obscene language, and. caused a crowd to collect. Inspector Williams stated that prisoner refused to give his name when he was locked up, saying he bad not got one. Prisoner admitted being drunk, and supposed he had also been disorderly. He had been given to understand that Dr. Summerhiil was the parish doctor; and had gone to him for a bottle of medicine It their worships would allow him to go, he would le ve the town as fast as his feet would take him. In default of paying a fine of 5s. and costs pri- soner was removed in custody to be sent to Ruthin for seven days.

FLINT. LITERARY SOCIETY MEETING. A meeting of the Nonconformist United Literary and Debating Society was held on Thursday night last week, at the Welsh Wesleyan Schoolroom. The Rev. Hugh Evans, Wesleyan minis- ter, read a very able and interesting paper on Fine Arts,' which was highly apprecia- ted by the members and after some further discussion, a most hearty vote of thanks was I accorded to Mr. Evans. SCHOLASTIC SUCCESS. We are very pleased to learn that Miss Florence A. Price, daughter of our well- known fellow townsman, Councillor R. Price, has succeeded in passing the Queen's Scholarship in the first division. This will entitle her to a course of two year's collegiate training free of charge and we understand that she intends entering Bristol College very shortly. This is only one of a series of successes which Miss Price has recently attained; and we hope her collegiate career will be quite as successful as the past. Miss Price served her time at the Memo- rial National School; and her successful career reflects great credit upon the bead- mistress, Miss Esther -Jones. I RECHABITE SOIREE. I The members of the Rechabite Tower of ¡ Refuge Tent' held a very successful Soiree at the Town Hall, on Wednesday night last. Mr. O. Williams Jones presided at the en- tertainment, which was interspersed with songs, re citations, and instrumental music by members of the society and others. Very suitable addresses were also delivered by the Revs. D. Ghvynfryn Jones, David Ed- wards, and Hugh Evans. Miss L. Owen performed the duties of accompanist in a very satisfactory manner. Hearty vote of thanks were accorded the several parties who had contributed in making the meeting a success. The catering was carried out very satisfactorily by the Co-operative So- ciety. The annual report of the 1 Tent,' which has just been published, shews that the society ia in a flourishing condition. The sick pay for last year in the adult Tent only amounted to £23 2s. 6d.; the contributions were £71 16s. 2|d.; and there was an increase in the funds of £56 8s. 5td. 4 The total of the sick funds being £ 337 15s 61d. The membership shews an increase of 6; the total number on the books at the end of last year being 102, as against 96 in the previous year. There are also 26 juve nile members with a fund of C32 13s Oid. The above figures speak for themselves, and reflect great credit upon those who are responsible for the management of the society. For the first class PHOTOGRAPHS, go D. & I

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"o_ THE PIER QUESTION. BOARD OF TRADE INQUIRY. Sir George Nares, on behalf of the Board of Trade, on Monday, opened an inquiry at Llan- dudno touching an application made to the De- partment to grant a provisional order for the erection of a pier in the bay at Graig y don. Mr. Hamilton (instructed by Messrs. Pugh and Bone), appeared for the promoters, the Victoria Pier Company, Limited; Mr. Horridge (in- structed by Messrs. Chamberlain and Johnson) opposed on behalf of Lord Mostyn Mr. R. S. Chamberlain opposed on behalf of the Llandud- no Pier Company; and Mr. J. T. Marks watched the proceedings on behalf of the Sailing Club. There was a large attendance of the general public Mr. Hamilton, in opening the case for the promoters, said that the principle of the scheme had been approved by the urban authority, the rateable value and the population of this part of Llandudno having greatly increased during the last few years. The old pier company obtained its provisional order in 1876; a second in 1880; and a third in 1892. Thus, in December, 1876, the resident population was 3701; in September last it had increased to 8661; the rateable value having gone up from jE31,456 to 965,707. The number of visitors during the season had also greatly increased, whilst the daily return of excursionists was from 10,000 to 15,000. It was readily conceded by the promoters that the old pier company had done a great deal of good for Llandudno; but it was felt that, owing to the development of the place, a second structure was essential, and a company of local gentlemen had been formed to give effect to the proposal, and to stake their money on this project for the benefit of the town. Petitions had also been received from a large number of ratepayers, boatmen, and others, who were favourable to the scheae. Mr. Chamberlain: I also have get a petition numerously signed against the project. Mr. Hamilton said that as regarded the oppo- sition offered by the old company it should be remembered that the new undertaking was a rival one. An objection by Lord Mostyn was that the undertaking would not prove a pecun- iary success; but that was a matter for those who chose to invest their money. The Inspector: The Board of Trade do not care whether it is a pecuniary success or not. At the same time they do not want to see a ruined pier in Llandudno Bay. Mr. Hamilton said that another ground of opposition by Lord Mostyn was that the pro- posed pier would interfere with his property, bat the reply to that was that it would gener- ally benefit-such property, and conduce to the advantage of Llandudno as a whole. Mr. J. Dent Harcourt, M.I.C.E., Manchester and Blackpool, the architect who has designed the pier, gave detail as to its proposed struc- ture, which he did not consider would be a danger to the present pier. Nor did he think that there would be any danger to navigation, or any risk of collision between rival steamers seeking to land passengers. He had allowed f,35,000 as the cost of the structure, that sum including all contingencies. Mr. T. T. Marks, C.E., a member of the Llandudno District Council, considered there was ample room in the bay for a second pier without interference with the navigation of w ,A steamers. Mr. Horridge said that the objection rather applied to small sailing boats. Replying to Mr. Chamberlain, Mr. Marks said that he was not a promoter of the new undertaking. It was a huge mistake to des- cribe the Victoria Palace as a dismal failure, although during the three years since it had been established it had never paid a dividend. Mr. A. Conolly, who succeeded Mr. Marks as clerk to the District Council, said that that I body had unanimously passed a resolution in favour of the principle of the scheme. When the application for the provisional order was communicated to the Council by the Board of Trade it was referred to the works committee, who advised the eouncil that they should reply that they had no observations to make thereon. When the resolution approving of the princi- ple of the scheme was unanimously passed, 14 out of a total of 18 members were present. Evidence was then given. Mr. Horriage submitted that Lord Mostyn was the owner of the site of the proposed pier, but as the inspector had intimated that this was a matter for the law courts, the point would not be laboured at the present inquiry. Lord Mostyn, whilst not objecting to piers as such, thought the present was not the right time to proceed with the erection of a second in Llandudno Bay. He was the chief property owner in the part. affected, and his opinion should have due weight. As regarded the financial position of the company, Lord Mostyn did not want, to use a nautical term, to see a derelict pier erected on his property. As to the danger to craft unloading at the proposed pier, if the wind was in the wrong direction there was danger of their being driven against the Little Ormes head. This concluded the inquiry, which occupied about four hours.

THE BILLIARD MATCH. THE match at the Public Hall between Roberts, the champion, and Mitchell, of 4,000 up, spot barred, Mitchell receiving 1,400 start, was resumed en Saturday afternoon, with the score standing: Roberts (in play), 2,001; Mitchell, 2,627. Roberts only added six to his unfinished effort, but when he next got going he completed a fine break of 279. Mitchell was not idle, and was responsible for breaks of 70, 81, and 109. Roberts replied with 76, 147 (which included 48 close cannons), and 59. Mitchell then went ahead with 145, and Roberts replied with 120. Play was quiet up to the interval, when Mitchell ran to his points with an unfinished 65. Score at the interval:— Mitchell (in play), 3,350 Roberts, 2,960. Resuming in the evening, Mitchell commenced grandly, and increased his unfinished break to 211, and followed it up with 62 and 109, while the champion was standing still. Roberts however, warmed to his work, and strung to- gether 190, 242, and 172, while Mitchell was quietly plodding along with breaks under 50. Then when Mitchell was 31 from home he failed, and Roberts getting well set when he required 142, looked like running out, but when be had made 109 and required 33 more he stopped. Mitchell then ran to his points, succeeding, although he lost his white, in making 30 off the red. Final score Mitchell, 4,000; Roberts, 3,967.

.<= NORTH WALES PERMANENT RELIEF SOCIETY. I ANNUAL MEETING AT WREXHAM. I The annual meeting of the North Wales Per- manent Relief Society was held at Wrexham on Monday last. The president of the Society, Sir W. Williams-Wynn, being unable to attend, the chair was occupied by Mr. N. R. Griffith, chairman of the Board of Management. The nineteenth annual report of the Board of Management, read by Mr. G. II. Haswell, one of tna auditors, stated that the number of members enrolled at the end of 1896, was 13,776, as against 14,076 at the end of 1895, showing a decrease of 300. The revenue of the Society il amounted to 91-1,413. 10a. lid., and he expenditure had been £ 15,461. 5s. 7d.. The available balance at the close of the year was £ 20,733. 9s. 3d. On December 31, 1895, it was £ 21,579, 16s. lid. This decrease abundantly showed how necessary it was that the Board should have taken prompt action on the state of tha finances, and the result of the special general meeting in December last evidenced that the members realised their serious posi- tion by agreeing to an increase of contributions which there was every reason to believe would have the effect of making the Society financially sound. During 1896 there were 2,421 easeB of disablement amongst the members, and 36 fatal accidents, by which 39 members were killed. At the close of the year 173 widows, 17 depen- dent relatives, and 239 children were receiving annuities from the Society, and 346 members were in receipt of relief for disablement. For the second year in succession the:Society showed a decrease of membership. It appeared to have been spread over a considerable number of agencies, and the decrease was coincident with a diminution in the number of persons em. ployed in the mining district of West Lanca- shire and North Wales, according to the returns furnished to Her Majesty's inspectors. A striking feature of the year, and by no means a satisfactory one, had been the very consider- able increase in the cost of disablement, the figures having been—for 1895, 95,425; and for 1896, f6,263; on increase of £ 838. All the visiting committees reported that the Society indirectly paid a superannuation benefit, there having been a steady increase in the number of cases of old men remaining in receipt of disablement pay, who, had they sustained their injuries earlier in life, would no doubt have gone off the funds. The Committee of experts appointed by the Government to deal with the question of old-age allowances had not yet pre- sented their report, awaiting which the Board hesitated to make any recommendation on the subject. The Truck Act passed in the last session of Parliament did not appear to have aftected the contributions to permanent soeie ties. A recent judical decision raised a diffi- cult question as to the definition of an accident, and a doubtful case having arisen in connection with that Society, the Board appointed a Com- mittee to consider the subject, who consulted the late Attorney General, Sir R. T. Reid, who stated that the term 'accident' in these rules meant an occurrence out of the ordinary, which produces death er disablement from werk. There must be some casualty or speeial occur- rence. Death or disablement not produced by a particular occurence was not a case of accident within the rules.

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AMBULANCE ENTERTAINMENT. ON Tuesday, the 23rd inst., a most highly successful entertainment was held at Corwen in connection with the Ambulance Classes. The programme consisted of Magic Lantern Display, Dramatic Performance, Ambulance Demonstration, and Musical Selections, under the direction of Miss Walker, Plasyndre, Miss Roberts (Eirianwen), Dr. E. Eiddyn Lloyd Owen, M.B. and Mast Surg., Double Medallist and Senior Prizeman (Edin Univ.), and Mr. J. Davies Hughes, M.T.S.C., respectively. E. O. V. Lloyd, Esq., M. A., High Sher ff of Merion ethshire, presided, and gave a very interes- ting address. The cerbificates gained by all the members of the classes who stood examination were dis- tributed by the Hon. Mrs. Wynn, Rug. Sergeant Morris and Mr. D. Davies, Plas, hav- ing passed their final examination, received silver medallions. The following came for- ward for certificates :-The Misses Sedgwick, Roberts (Eirianwen), Nellie Jones, Annie Mor- ris, Messrs W. Speake, D. Davies, Henry Wil- liams, Robert Jones, Robert W. Evans, P. C. Hughes, E. Stephen Roberts, Robert D. Wil- liams, Llew Humphreys, Thomas H. Roberts, Jacob Jones. The Merionethshire Constabul- ary presented P. C. Hughes with the Associa- tion Badge, and Dr. Owen, as lecturer, pre- sented badges to Miss Roberts and Mr. D Davies, Reliance House, who had attended the full course of lectures. The classes had ar- ranged to present their worthy lecturer with an illuminated address, which was signed by all who gained certificates, and was to the follow- ing effect:- To E. Eiddyn Lloyd Owen, M.B. and Mast. Surg. (Edin. Univ). Dear sir,—We the under. signed, on behalf of the Corwen Branch of St. John Ambulance Association, beg to offer for your acceptance this very small token and memento of our sincere esteem. Assuring you of our most cordial regard and grateful appre- ciation of the able and amiable manner in which you have acted as lecturer to the ambulance classes.' The address having been read by Miss Roberts, was duly presented to Dr. Owen by the president of the meeting, Mr. Owen replying in a few choice words expressive of his gratiude to his pupils, and hearty congratulations on their success. The Magic Lantern display by Miss Walker, with slides of her own manufacture, was exceptionally fine, and much appreciated, as was also Dr. Walker's explanations of the same. The names of those taking part in the musical programme will suffice to prove the excellency of this part of the entertainment, Miss Jennie Roberts, R. A.M., Miss Humphreys, the Queen, Miss Katie Lloyd, Messrs J. Dav ies Hughes, Hid Thomas, Jacob Jones, Tom Roberts, and Lewis E. Rees. The Ambulance Demonstrations, in two parts, took well, being enlivened by a well sustained assumption of the realistic by those taking part, and explained to the audience in good style by Dr. Owen. The entertainrn nt concluded with an Ambu- lance Comedy, by Eirianwen. entitled The Loosejaw Family,' which turned out a great success, and is shortly to be published. Characters Mr. Loosejaw (a. studious ambulance pupil), Mr. Tom Roberts. Mrs. Loosejaw (vain and hysterical), Miss Rosin a C. Alexander. Miss Sympathy (a friend), Miss Sedgwick. Miss Takenaught (calls on business), Miss Nellie Jones, Master Jack (always mixed up in accidents), Mr. E. Stephen Roberts. Jane Practical (the servant)' Miss Roberts. Dr. Crackbones (the Doctor), Mr. R. D. Wil- liams. The usual vote of thanks were accorded by Mr. Anwyl, and seconded by Mr. D Davies. Much credit is also due to Sergeant Morris and Mr. D. P. Davies for the valuable aid they rendered to those arranging the entertainment, and we would here offer them sincerest thanks.

BALA. SCHOLASTIC SUCCESS. Mr. W. Rogers Jones, son of Mr. Edward Jones relieving officer, has gained the silver medal as the first in his class in the examination in Materia Medica and Therapeutics at the school of Medicine and Surgeons' Hall, Edin- burgh, under Dr. Craig. This is an undispu- table proof of the ability and cleverness of Mr. Rogers Jones, and reflects great credit upon him and upon Dr. Williams, Tawelfan, with whom he studied previously to his going to Edinburgh. BALA CYCLING CLUB. The first meeting of this club was held on Monday evening, to inaugurate the club for the present year. The following appointments were made. President, J. C. Evans, Esq., County School: vice-president, Dr. Williams, Tawelfor, and William Owen, Esq., Lien Hotel. Captain, Mr. G. E. Roberts, Meirion House; vice-captain, Mr. W. E. Roberts, High Street: bugler, Mr. W. J. Evans, treasurer, J. Hurl- burt, Esq., N. and P. Bank; hon. secretary, Mr. T. R. Dakin, Girton House. The fees for admission were fixed as follows:—hon members, 5s., ordinary members, Is. 6d. It was resolved to invite ladies to join the club this season and several were admitted that evening. Dr. Wil- liams generously offered a prize for good at. tendance at the Club runs. It is anticipated that the club roll will be greatly augmented this season, in view of the fact, that an unusual, number of ladies and gentlemen take an active interest in the pastime. ACCIDENTS. On Saturday morning, as Thomas Roberts, Castle Street, was returning from Llanuwch- llyn with the mail car, the horse tripped near Cerrigllwydion, and the driver was thrown out, sustaining severe injuries. He was brought home, and we are glad to learn that under the care of Dr. Peters, he is making satisfactory progress towards recovery. In the afternoon of the same day, as a ser- vant man at Llwynrodyn was returning from Bala market in charge of a horse and cart, and was passing under a railway bridge near Bala, the horse took fright, it is conjectured by hear- ing the train passing overhead. The man, in trying to restrain the horse, somehow or other, fell under the wheels of the cart, sustaining a fracture of the collar bone and interval injuries. He was taken to Dr. Williams' surgery where his wounds were dressed, aud then conveyed to the house of Mr. Evan Williants, coach builder. We are glad to learn that he is progressing favourably. DINNER AND SMOKING CONCERT. On Thursday evening last at the Plas Coch Hotel Bala, the Bala Football Club, and a num. ber of gentlemen interested in the game, sat down to a dinner which had been provided at the above hotel by Mr. W. Owen proprietor. After doing justice to the sumptuous meal, the tables were cleared, and a smoking concertjwas held, under the presidency of Dr. Williams. The following programme was gone through :—Ad- dress by the chairman, in which he alluded in a masterly style to the various sports and pas. times, especially advocating Football and Cy cling. Song, by Mr. T. J. Roberta. Toast, The Queen and Royal Families, by the chair- man. Toast, 4 The Football Club,' proposed by J. Russell, Esq., and responded to by Messrs. W. E. Roberts (captain), and J. T. Jones. It had been arranged that farther re- marks should be given on the subject by Messrs T. R. Dakin and W. J. Evans, but pressure of time prevented their expressing themselves. Toast, 'The Cricket Club,' proposed by J. Hurl. burt, Esq., and responded to by R. White Jones, Esq. Toast, ,Hockey, proposed by A. L. Turner, EII. Song, Polly on a gee-gee- gee,' by Mr. W. E. Roberts, in his usual comic form. Violin Solo, by A. L, Turner, Esq. Song, by R. White Jones, Esq., 'The Lowther Argade.' Toast, Tlpe ladies,' proposed by D. G. Lewis, Esq., solicitor, and responded to by another gentleman. Song, by Mr: E. J. Theo- dore. Violin solo, by A. L. Turner, Esq. Song, by Mr, W. R. Jones. Toasts to Cycling' and other pastimes were intended to be proposed, but time, unfortunately, did not permit. A vote of thanks was unanimously accorded to the chairman, and the vice-chairman, Mr. Hurl- hurt, who took the chair in the absence of the doctor, and a most successful and enthusiatie meeting was concluded with the singing of the Welsh Anthem 4 Hen Wlad fy Nhadau.' THE CRETAN QUESTION. On Thursday last, a public meeting was held at the County Hail, Bala, Dr. Hughes, occupy- ing the chair. Resolutions were unanimously passed, deeply sympathising with the oppressed Cretans, and strongly protesting against any action heing taken by England to coerce them or their defenders—the Greeks. It was decided that a copy of the resolutions should be for- warded to Lord Salisbury, Sir William Har- court, and T. E. Ellis, Esq., M.P. The meet- ing was very largely attended. C.M. CHAPEL CHILDREN'S MEETING I (SEIAT BACH). On Tuesday last, at the terminaton of the winter meetings, Dr. Hughes, of Bala, kindly treated the children attending the above, to a splendid tea A large number of ladies of the denomination kindly waited at the tables. The tea was followed by a miscellaneous meeting, conducted by the Pastor in which the children took a prominent part. A cordial vote of 1, thanks was passed to the donor for his kindness. FOOTBALL MATCHES. Thursday, March 25th, Bala Thursday Foot- ball Club. Single v. married. Kick off 2 30. A pleasant game ended with the score, Single, 3. Married, nil. Bala Thursday v. Bala County School. The return match between the above teams was played on the above date on the Thursday's ground in splendid weather, the initial meeting having ended in a draw, 2 goals each. The following were the teams to to line up at 3 45. County School :-Goal, J. Roberts; right back, Davies; left back, Hughes; half backs, E. J Hughes, Davies, Bodden; right wing, Birtie Porriken Edwards, Rees Morris (capt); left wing, J. D. Jones, Burton. Bala Thursday. Left wing, D. Ll. Jones, W. Roberts (captain), J. P. Jones; right wing, Ivor Evans, R. E. Davies; half backs, J. R. Dakin, T. J. Roberts, E. J. Cooke; left back, D. Hughes: right back, H. M. Williams, goal, H. Humphrey Rees Morris being suc- cessful in the spin of the coin, the Thursday started against the wing. Play at the start was very even, each end being visited in turn. From a c >rn*r kick taken by W. E. Roberts, Ivor Evans scored for Thursday. Nothing further being scored, the teams crossed over with the score Thursday, 1. County School, nil. On resumption several well directed shots by the Thurdsay forwards, were well saved by J. Roberts, the School's goalkeeper however, from a centre, W. Roberts scored a second for Thursday, who afterwards slowed down from the effec.s of the previous game. Towards the finish, the School had one or two attempts, but the opposing defence prevailed, and the score was left Thursday, 2. County School, 0. For the winners, the goalkeeper played well. Of the backs, H. M. Williams, was the better of the two, but D. Hughes played a good game Of the halves, T. J. Roberts, as uaual played ex- cellently, whilst Dakin and Cooke tackled well Of the forwards, D. Ll. Jones, played an improved game, the other forwards playing their usual game. The losers played a good game on the whole.

]: '=' MERIONETH CONGREGATIONAL ASSEMBLY. IMPORTANT RESOLUTIONS. ON Wednesday and Thursday the Quarterly Association of the Merionethshire Con- gregational Union was held at Dinas Maw- ddwy. The business conferences were presided over by-the Rev. T. T. Phillips (Bala). On the motion of the Rev J. Walters (Brithdir), a letter was voted commending the Rev. O. V. Jones (Dolgelley) to the Den- bighshire Union on his leaving to become the pastor of Bettws church, Abergele. Mr. J. Parry (Bala), was appointed to re- present the Union on the Board of the Di- rectors of the London Missionary Society. On the motion of the Chairman, seconded by Mr. L. J. Davies (Llanuwchllyn), a reso- lution was unanimously passed expressing a deep sense of the loss which the denomi- nation has sustained through the death of Principal Herber Evans, and sympathising with the members of the family in theii sorrow and bereavement.' The Secretary (the Rev. J. Pritchard, Cynwyd), read a letter from the Committee of the Canieclydd Cynnvlleidfaol,' stating that steps were being taken to bring out a Sunday school hymn and tune book. On the motion of the Rev. R. T. Phillips (Festiniog), seconded by Mr. W. T. Rowlands (Tan-y-coed), the report of the Hymnal Com- mittee was adopted. A letter was read transferring the Rev. J. M. Williams from the Glamorganshire Union, and he was cordially received a member upon his settlement as pastor of the church at Towyn. The secretary presented the report of the centenary collections made ia connection with the Union towards the London Missionary So. ciety. The total of the collections amounted t to 9565. The Festiniog churches had collected L300, and the churches at Bala and Dolgelley over £ 209. On the motion of the Rev. J. Walters (Brith- dir), seconded by the Rev. R. E. Davies (Dinas Mawddwy), the following resolution was unani- mously passed:—'That this conference desires to express its profound sympathy with the Cretans in their attempt to free themselves from the tyrannical rule of the Turk, and trusts that they may secure perfect liberty. It protests I' most emphatically against the use of the British fleet and forces to coerce these people, and greatly admires the noble and gallant King of Greece in his efforts to obtain liberty for the I Cretans; and order that copies of this resolu- tion be forwarded to Lord Salisbury, Sir W. Harcourt, and Mr. Ellis, M.P.' ¡ Mr. L. J. Davies (Llanuwchllyn), proposed, and the Rev. J. Walters seconded, the follow. ing resolution, which was unanimously car- ried:—'That this meeting most emphatically protests against the Education Bill recently passed through the House of Commons, inas- much as it further endows sectarian schools, without giving the ratepayers a voice in their control, and it considers that no measure brought forward to aid the Board Schools will meet with the approval of the Nonconformists, nor will it be fair, unless it extends to them the same financial benefit as that granted to the Denominational Schools, and it calls upon the Government to bring forward at an early date the promised bill by which it is hoped all Elementary Schools, whether Board or Volun- tary, shall be treated alike, and that copies of this resolution be sent to Mr. Balfour, Sir J. Gorst, and Mr. Ellis.' It was decided to hold the next Association in connection with the annual preaching Cymmanfa at Towyn, on the 16th and 17th of June. Special sermons were preached at the public services by the Revs. G. Thomas, Artheg; J, Walters, Brithdir; O. V. Jones, Dolgelley; J. M, Williams, Towyn R. T. Phillips, Festiniog W. Perkins, Pennal; G. Roberts, LJanegryn; J. Pritchard, Cynwyd; H. W. Parry, AberUefeni; and T. T. Phillips, Bala.

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