The Welsh Coast Pioneer and Review for North Cambria

SEA DEFENCE WORKS ON THE CHESTER AND HOLYHEAD RAILWAY. The Encroaching Dee. The London and North Western Railway ,d v Company have again found it necessary to pay attention to their extensive sea de- fence works in the neighbourhood of Holy- well Station, on the Cnestiar and Holyhead line, and during the past wk or two a large number of men have baen engaged in preparing and strengthening the works, whioh have already cost the company thou- sands of pounds. Soroa two yeors ago the river bagan to flow right under the embank- ment or "cop," which serves to protect the railway line from tho river, and runs paral- lel to it at a distance of a few hundred yards, with the result that the embankment was breached for a distance of nearly half a mile. The work now being carried on is the strengthening of thia new stone embankment near the old landing stage at Llanerchymor point, and the repair of now breaches which are continually appearing on the sea side of the embankment further in the direction of Holywell Station. The belt of gra&§- covered marshland between the embankment and the channel of the river is gradually and surely disappearing, tho result of the action of the tide, and it will probably not be long before the railway oompany will have seriously to consider the question of ereoting a atone embankment for a distance of two or three miles, if their line is to be permanently protected.

THIS WEEK'S "PIONEER." Page. WADERS. The iiandudno-Colwyn Bay Light Rail- way 6 Editorial Chat and Notes 6 Personal and Social 6 SPECIAL ARTICLES— Agricultural Notes 11 Garden Work 11 Condemned as a Traitor 0 FIELD SPORTS 4 WELSH PAGE 10 COmiESPONDENCE- Proposed Welsh Club for Manchester 2 L Missing Seats at Colwyn. Bay 12 GENERAL NEWS- Professor Stirling at Colwyn Bay 2 The Navigation of the E)ee 2 North Wales Train Service 2 The Storm on the North Wales Coast 2 A Holywell Land Dispute 2 Conway Butter Fair 2 North Wales English Presbyterian Churches 2 The Central Welsh Board 2 St. Asaph Board of Guardians 2 Begging Imposture at Rhyl J Uandudno Charity Association 3 The Lighting of Llandudno Pier 3 Ll&ndudno Cab Stands 3 Llandudno Petty Sessions$ t Interesting Welsh Wedding in London 5 Geirionydd Rural District Council 5 "Abergele and Pensarn Rural District Council 3 A Llangollen Lay Preacher's Action 8 Primrose League Meeting at Abergele 6 Abergele Highway Surveyor and his Salary 8 Drowning Fatality at Penrhyn Bay 8 The Colwyn Bay Property Dispute 8 List of Visitors 12 National Service League 12 News of the Week in Brief Jl UDCAL AND DISTRICT NEWS 6. 11, 12

ABERGELE. THE PLAS UCHAF FOOTPATH DISPUTE. "—On Tuesday, Mr Joseph Lloyd and Mr Gritn- Wey. acoompanied by Air M. R. Jones and Mr AYilliama, rural and urban district road &ur- Sjftyors, and a gang of labourers proceeded to we spot in question, and opened out all the Closed footpaths,. HOMING CLUB'S DINNER. The Aber- gele and District Homing Society h«Id their an- nual dinner and distribution of prizes on Wed- nesday evening. Mr James Arundale (presi- dent) occupied the choir. A good number of friends and memoor3 sat down to an excellent Spast provided by Mr Davies, of the Railway otel, Pensarn. The Chairman proposed "The King," which was duly llonouroo. After a bong by Mr Parry, Rhyl, the secretary g'ave a report or the season's work He stated that the season been a successful one, and that the member* iiad sent- on an ayerage 100 birds to each rao- up to and including the Guernsey contest. The new race organised this year from Remnes (367 miles) had been a success, several bird's arriving early the samo day, which was a *ery creditable performance. He thanked all ifoe kind friends who had helped them to carry out their programme, and expressed a wish to arrange a race for next season from either Nantes ctr Mareimea. Mr Parry, a visitor, thanked tha society for inviting him to their ftootioti, and said he would be pleased to sub- scribe 10s 6d annually to the funds \applause). Bongs were given by Messrs Jones, W. A run- dale, Perkins, Gore, Stokes, and Pickup. The president distributed tlie prizes, after wnioh Mr Gpro proposed a. vote of thanks to the presi- dent, who, in responding, said it was a pleasure to him to'work with the Abergele fanciers, and ho would always do his best to make the olub » success The National A rat hem brought to a Close a very enjoyable evening. A PLATELAYER'S HUT ABLAZE.-On Monday evening*, Mrs Jones, of Promenade Cottage, noticed fire issuing from the roof of the platelayer's hut, situated along the railway tiding. She at once gave the alarm at the itation and porters, platelayers, and newsboys lushed' across the line to investigate, only to find the hut in flames. The station fire brigade at onoe turned out, and the hose was brought Into requisition, but there was a lack of water {iTeesure, and buckets had to be used. An xceedingly high wind was blowing ait the time, and as the contents of the hut were of a very Inflammable nature some difficulty was experi- enced in subduing the oonaagTatioo. After an ftxeiting time, however, the fire was got under, put the contents of the hut were totally de- ftroyed. The original cause of the a imknown. — THE ANTIQUARIAN ASSOCIATION.—The first meeting of the winter session of this aBSO- OJation was held on Monday evening at the County School when, owing to very unfavour- able weather tliere was only a small attendance. Dr. Lloyd Roberts, Colwyn Bay, presided. The evening .was largely devoted to listening to a most instructive lecture on "Giraldus Cam- brensis," by Mr L. J. Roberts, H.M.I. Mr Roberts giave an interesting account of the eminent Welsh divine and chronicler, and also referred at length to the controversies i also referred at length to the controversies in. whioh he was involved oil behalf of the W^lsh Church. His wanderings in Ireland were touched upon, and special prominence was given to his itinerary through Wales as the Slide and adviser of Baldwin, Archbishop oj anterbury. The lecture throughout proved o* great interest, and was listened to with evident pleasure by all present. At the close the lec- turer was cordially thanked on the motion of Mr W. J. Evans, seconded by Mr W. J. Wil- liams. On the motion of Mr L. J. Roberts, seconded by Mr J. R. Ellis, thanks were also frooorded the chairman. The association have pow completed its operations at Penyoorddyn Mawr, and the results have been very satisfac- tory. Elaborate plans and photographs of the taoiemt fortifications have been secured, and Mx V^illoughby Gardner, F.L.S., Deganwy, hopes •don. to publio an exhaustive report thereon.

COLWYN BAY. SUNK.-The barge "Flatfish," off which four men were rescued on Friday, foundered during the storm which raged with such severity on Monday. Her mast can just be seen above the water within a short distance of the Pior Pavilion. "MARRIAGE OF KITTY."—On Friday and Saturday, Mr Howard Cochran, will present at the Publin Hall Miss Margaret Darner, tha Celebrated London actress in "The Marriaee of Kitty. The piece itself requires no intro- duction, as it is already well-known, and with the artutes engaged, a faithful rendering is bound to be given. Further particulars can be gleaned from our advertising columns on page I FOOTBALL.—-On Saturday the Bayites meet Llanrwst at Colwyn Bav, in a re-play«<i tie of the second round Welsh Amateur Cup. The "team chosen isHallwood, goal; R. Camnh«]l 0. E. Williams, backs; G. Williams, E. Griffiths' R. Rowlands, halves; T. Weliings, W. T. Jones' T. McCann (captain), S. C. Matthews, and J LI. Owen, forwards. Reserves: E. Reekie* said G. Hughes. A BIG POTATO.—Mr R. McDougulI, of 14 Rhiw-road, has sent for our inspection one of the finest home-grown potatoes we have seen for many a day. It weighs 3lbs. 5oz., and i4 of good shape and oolour. Mr MoDougall states it has grown without any special oare—only the usual manure being used—from seed suppli<vd by Mr Asksw, of the Oonway-road Nurseries Colwyn Bay. The potato was of the "Scottish Pride" variety. «,vPC??T °FrtCE FOOTBALL.—On Saturday Jr?.. 'wyn Bay postmen played their brother deliverers" from Abergele, at Colwyn Bay. e*o*tin{j game resulted in a win for the J y two goals to one. The postmen this LIJ ST'ON8'» and intend making a bold PRP f°r 4116 charity cup. DreaohinP^HING.—^On Tuesday and Wednesday, E™L»r?tmgS have been Bethle- |Sli„ m'a the Re™- D- M- tfsakin^ Cei Newydd. t°Wn' Wld Jo"' HOCKEY.—On Saturday the Bayitea played 11 the return match with Llandudno at Llanduano, a heard-fogght game leaving both teams with two goals to their credit. The Bay defence was good, more especially that of Ru^h, who kept a brilliant goal. The forwards took great- er advantage of their chances, but have yet room for improvements. THE RAILWAY WIDENING SCHEME.— The scheme for the doubling of tho Chester and Holyhead line between Chester and Llandudno Junction has not been proceeded with for several years, but the company's engineers are now once more engaged upon tho work—in the town of Colwyn Bay and at Bagillt. Four roads—two for slow traffio and two for exprcnow exist from Chester to Shotton, where there is a new station; from just West of Flint station to Bagillt station, from half a mile west of Bagillt to Abergele, and from the west end of Colwyn Bay station io the Junction. The work at Colwyn Bay will effect the widening to the east end of the new station, and the gap of about half & mile at Bagillt is also being dealt with. The difficulty here has been the necessity of filling up a portion of the tidal pool alongside the railway, and the extension of the pool on the river side, with the alteration of the tidal valves. This is now being carried out. and in due course the two additional lines will be laid so as to carry the four roads right throogh from near Flint station to Aber. gele, a distance of 22 miles.

ST, PAUL'S Y.M.S. PARLIAMENTARY DEBATING SOCIETY. The third Parliamentary debate in connection with the above society took place on Tuesday night. Some amusing incidents occurred when questions were asked. The member tor Merion- oth drew the attention of the Government to the encroachment of the sea, round the Rhyl coast, and asked what steps were being taken in the matter. The Colonial Secretary, reply- ing, in the absence of his colleague, the Presi- dent of the Local Government Board, referred the honourable member to the Royal Com mis- sion then sitting, and pointed out the inability of the Government to promise anything till a re- port was presented. The member for Merioneth thought Rhyl might be at the bottom of the sea before any report appeared. The member for Carnarvon Boroughs failed to see how it con- cerned the House whether Rhyl was at the bot- tom of the sea or not (laughter). In reply to a question on the late Boer raid, the Colonial Secretary suggested the recent de- feat of the Springboks as a cause of the trouble. The member for Merioneth pointed out the pre- cedence of the rt&d to the defeat of the Spring- boks. The Prime Minister; Coming events caat their shadows before. The question of Home Rule was then re- sumed. The Secretary for Ireland, in a forcible speech, sketched the intentions of the Govern- ment with regard to the formation of an Irish Parliament of 309 members, the gradual aboli- tion of the peerage representation, and the re- presentation of property. Emphasising the awkwardness of the present isolation of the mem- ber for county Armagh, in support of his state- ment that travelling from sucii a long distanoe to attend the House was very inconvenient, the member for Armagh (Opposition) thought that his honourable friend ought to consider it in the light of a holiday. The Secretary for Ire- land expressed surprise that the member for Ar- magh should so far traduce his countrymen as to consider their representation as a holiday (laugh- ter and Government cheers). A masterly speech followed from the Secretary for Foreign Affairs. After speeches by the members for West Tox- teth and North Birmingham, the Prime Minister sketched the course of the Bill since its Intro- duction, aad announced tnat it would now be re- terred to committee. Notice was given of introducing, at the next sitting, a Bill for the Disestablishment of the Church in Wales.

OLD COLWYN. LADIES' COSTUMES. — A few years ago tailor-made costumes were but little known, and were then regarded as a luxury which only a few could afford; now they are taking first place In ladies' fashionable attire for outdoor wear, and are obtainable at a reasonable price, coupled with perfection of style and fit. Ready-made costumes cannot hope to hold a place with the feminine public, now that tailor-made articles are so much in vogue. Probably, with the ex- ception of business houses in our large cities, very few tailors have made a. ipecial study in this department, for which special training is necessary. In this district, however, Mr R. W. Williams, The Emporium, Old Colwyn, has de- voted himself to this particular branch of the trade, and his business in this direction is mak- ing great headway, the increasing output being proof positive of the manner in which the work is executed, and of the satisfaction given to his clients.

PENRHYNSIDET THE BAND.—The baoid 011 Friday evening paraded toe village, and their playing was greatly appreciated by the inhabitants. Re- hearsals are now held weekly, and are well attended by the members. AN INTERESTING LECTURE. — At the Church Mission an Tuesday evening, Mr Gar- rick delivered a leotiwe, which was by lime- Iwht views, on th subject of "Clouds of Witnesses." There was a good attendance, and the lecture was muoh appreciated by all pre- sent. Mr Lord and Mr Taylor assisted with the lantern. THE LATE MR ROBERT ROBERTS.—Ai» PenirhynflKle, creat sympathy is felt with the family of the late Mr Robert Roberts, who was drowned in Penrhym Bay on Monday. De- ceased. who leaves a widow amd a family of sev&n children, was up tio a short time ago, a resident at Penrhymsaide, where he lived for about six years, and was well-known through- out the drfsfcrict. T*TI^ W™ CHAPEL.—At UM .baptist Chapel 00 Wednesday evening', a leo- ture TO delivered by the Rev. Dr. J. Soinfcher James, M.A., J.P., the subjeot of which was Jesus s Travels' (Teithiau yr Iesu). The proceeds of the lecture, which was weii attend- ed^ were fa aid of the new ohiapel at Pera/rhya

Tbe culMva/tion of the chrysanthemum is on the Increase In South Wales. Some remarkably tine displays of the "Queen of autumn flowers" are to be seen ip, various localities just now, J

Pretty Wedding at Colwyn Bay. TONKIN—EUQEU A pretty wedding was oelobrated at the Eng- lish Congregational Church, Colwyn on Friday, when Ethel Margaret Tonkin, third daughter of the late Rev. W. Tonkin, of Hud- derstield, and Mrs Tonkin, Essondon, V tor: Park, Colwyn Bay, was united to John Davia Frederick Lngei, of Bombay. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Thos. Lloyd, pastor of the church, assisted by the Rev. J. Irvon Davies, of Llandudno. The bride was attired in a dress of white |ilk ninon, trimmed with Irish lace and orange blos- som, and wore a veil, kindly lent by Mrs Old- ham, Aysgarth, Colwyn Bay. She also carried a shower bouquet of white lilies and chrysanthe- mums, a.nd wore a diamond nd ruby bracelet, and a gold curb bracelet, the gifts of tho br de- Em. She was attended by Misses Nora and Tonkin (sisters), and Miss Cecile Watson and Lilian Crompton, who were attired in pale blue silk voile, trimmed with cream lace, and wore cream oloth picture hats, trimmed with pale blue ohiffon and white roses. They carried shower bouquets of bronze ohrysanthemums, and wore gold brooches, gifts of the bridegroom. shower bouquets of bronze ohrysanthemums, and wore gold brooches, gifts of the bridegroom. The bride was given away by her brother, Mr J. Kenyon Tonkin, of Leamington, whilst the duties of best man were carried out by Mr Frank Topp, of Manchester. The mother of the bride wore a black silk pop- lin drees, trimmed with cream lace, and carried a. bouquet of white and heliotrope chrysanthe- mums. d h Mr Herbert Edwards officiated at the organ, guj placed the hymn "0, Love Divine and After the ceremony, the happy couple, along with a large number of invited guests, retired to the Lecture Hall, which had been arranged as a drawing-room, whore a reception was held. Among the guests present were Mr and Mrs N. Topp, Miss Eugel, Mrs Fred Topp, Mrs Locke-Armitage, Miss Constance Topp, Mr and Mns Oldham, Mrs A. Williamson, Miss N. Wil- liamson, Misses Kenyon, Mr and Mrs Crompton, Master H. Crompton, Mrs Watson, Master J. Watson and Mies E. Watson, Mr and Mrs Mit- chell, Mr and Mrs Spencer, Mr, Mrs and Miss McKie, Misses Spencer, Dr. and Mrs H. Nut- tall, Mrs Nuttall, Miss Nuttall, Mrs Osborn, Misses Osborn, Mr and Mrs G. Osborn, Mr and Mrs Harding, Mr and Mrs F. Nunn, Mr Wm. Jones, Dr. and Misses Cadvan Jones, Mr and Mrs Street, Mrs Walker, Mrs Coulter, Mr and Mrs Barnett, Mr Gurney Barnett, Miss Barnett, Mr and Miss Simpson, Miss Kay, Mrs Hulme, Miss Jones (Old Colwyn), Miss James, the Rev. J. Llewelyn, Mr E. Walters, Mr Shaw, the Rev. and Mrs Thos. Lloyd, Riohardson, and Miss Gwilliam. LIST OF PRESENTS. The wedding presents were as fallows:- Bridegroom to bride, diamond and ruby bracelet; bride to bridegroom, dressing-case and gold curb; mother of bride, cheque; Miss Lottie Eugel, heirloom ring of diamonds and rubies 5 Dr. Charlie Eugel, 'silver tankard; Miss Norah, silver revolving butter dish and afternoon tea cloth; Miss Ida Tonkin, gold watch and after- noon tea. cloth; Mr and Mrs J. K. Tonkin, sil- ver afternoon tea tray; Mr and Mra H. S. WU- llama, silver afternoon tea spoons; Mr Harold Tonkin, travelling rug; Miss Joyoe Williams, bedroom slippers; Mr and Mrs Nathaniel Topp, drawing-room suite; Miss Eugel, silver afternoon tea seryioo and spirit kettle; Miss Marie Eugel, cabinet edition of Shakespeare's works in mor- occo, and cut-glass silver hair-box; Mr H. Eugel, case of oxodised tea spoons; Mr and Mrs B. D. Kenyon, case of fish knives and forks; Mr F. Eugel, silver manicure set and gold brooch; Miss Smith, afternoon tea. cloth; Misses Gertie and F. and Mr B. A. Kenyon, fish carvers; Mrs J. Tonkin and the Misses Tonkin, case of fruit knives and forks; the Rev. B. and Mrs Tonkin, silver and pearl ring stand; Mr Thomas Tonkin, cheque; Mr and Mrs John Boot, Japanese tea service; Miss Kenyon, copper photo frame; Miss Louise Kenyon, silver; Mr and Mrs W. H Old- ham, silver cake basket; Mr and Mrs Alfred Kenyon, silver butter dish and knife; Mr and Mrs Frank Kenyon, do.; Mr and Mrs W. W. Tonkin, do.; Mr and Mrs D. T. Tonkin, silver oons; Mr Alfred Topp, ohequo; Mr a.nd Mrs ?S Constance Topp, silver fish Prank Tonp, silver tea spoons; Misses Williamson and Mr S. Williamson, sil- £ r- and Mrs Phillips, hand- 5' Air an<1 Mrs, Crompton, Spanish lace scarf and Morpooo pocket book; Miss Lilian and Master £ r<>mpton, .'and-pa in ted tea cosy; Sif^!d FS i ^V BlIvor salvor"- the Misses Cecil and Evelyn WaUon, and Mr John Watson silver serve alls; Mr and Mrs Spencer, eilver cheese dish; Miss Nellie Spencer, white satin ^-d Mrs Mitchell, Maltese lace Su £ d&n, Worcester vaee, Mr Mrs and Miss MoKie, oak dininr room clock, with cathedral chimes; Mr and Mrs Pugh Evans, silver toast rack; Mr and Mrs Harrison worked table cloth; Mrs and Miss Nuttall, leather purse; Mr and Miss Jackson silver egg cruet; Mrs T. G. Osborn, silver and J?"'™ £ sborn' ^ternoon tea cloth; Mr and Mrs G. Osborn, pewter and f P ¥FB Nffcta11. cushion: HawW silver vases; Mr and S *unn, ailveM 1)04 P°u"i; Mrs and Misses Cadvan Jones, silver vase; Mj and Mrs Street, silver revolving butter dish; Mrs Coulter silk cusW; Mr and Mrs Barnett, silver card 'tray; Miss Barnett silver bread fork; Miss Rounson 1 r\VT: I End Yo™?- ^Iver creanl jug, sug'ar basin,, and tongs; Mrs and Miss Have silver vase; (he Misses Hume, silver bon- bon dish; Mrs W. Hardwiok, nilvor and pearl and pin dish; Mr and Mrs J. Steel, dreeing case; Miss James, silver toilet tray; Mr Jones stiver m table in case; Mr and Mrs Fred Jones, silver salts; Miss Harrison hand-painted velvet nightdress case; Mr F. and Miss Batesoi e-lver photo frame; Rev. J. Llewelyn, Bible; 1-"11' E. Walters, silver and pearl bread fork; Messrs A. and E. Shaw, silver ou -glass scent bottle; Nurse Rawlings, silver outclass smelling salts; Mrs Allen, photo frame; Walker, hand-worked blotter; Rev. and Mrs Lloyd, table centre; Miss Richard- son, copper string box; Miss Harris, marque- lrtwi raok; Mr and Mrs Preston, worked photo frame; Mr and Miss Simpson, rams horn uiistand Mir and Mrs Locke, Armitage, « a™ BroTwn> siIv«r cabinet photo frame; Miss Amy Jones, table centre; Miss Waterfall, oopper photo frame; Rev. Ivor Da- vies, silver photo frame; Mrs W. Robinson, table centre; Miss Wi liams. silver photo frame; Miss Jenkins, Herriok s poems; Mr and Mrs Kyfhn Jones, ailvQr rose bowl; Mr and Mrø W. lownend, silk cushion; Mrs and Miss Ward silk cushion; Mrs Saunderson, antique silver coffee strainer; Mr F. G. Barnett, silver cake j TVV if Spencer white satin cushion; Mr and Mrs F. Nunn, silver muffineers; Mr W Ro- berts, sideboard cloth; Mr J. R. Kenyon, silver photo frame; Mrs Nuttall, silver photo frame; Air John Jones, silver crue.t. i) —

St. John's and Nant-y-Glyn Road Sunday Schools, Colwyn Bay. CAKE AND APRON SALE. On Wednesday the eighth annual oake and apron sale in connection with the St. John's and Naqtyg-lyn Sunday Schools, Colwyn Bay was held in the St. John's Schoolroom. Tbe'objeot of the sale was to raise money towards foreign missionary work. Mrs Humphrey Lloyd, Llanddulas, performed the opening ceremony, and spoke on the objects yi view. She said there was no doubt many of them desired to perform missionary work but if unable to go out let them do the work nearest them. r uIr. A<Jairison' superintendent of the St John s Sunday School, In proposing a vote of thanks to Mrs Lloyd, said that when the idea was first mooted of the two Sunday Schools maintaining a missionary out in Ceylon, for the first three years they raised £15, in 1899 by means of a sale of work JBIS was raised and the next yea.r £17, then £17, whilst last year the amount was £ «,and they were very pleased. Mr H. W. Jones superintendent of the Namtygiyn Sunday School, seconded, and the vot.e of thanks was oarried with acclamation. 1}? P^v,' Feather having* spoken briefly, business was oommenced, and buying was carried on briskly. Afternoon tea was served to a large number a.n'¿ in the even.ing an orgM recital was given by Mr T. J. Linekar, the programme consist- ing of the following items I Introduction and Al- legro in the anoien-t style (F. E. Bache, "Ave Maria" (Uherubini), "Evening Prayer" (Smart) "Can'tilene Pastorale" (Grison), (t) "Musette*5 (Alcina (b) Wait her Angels" (Jephtha) (Han, ITaro?1' RydaJ Mount" (T. J. Linokar). Each piece was played in a highly artistip manner, and framed the hearty applause of all. In the evening the Juvenile Foreign Mission meeting was held, tho speakers being attired in nativs costume. Tli- meeting was carried through entirely by children of the SUIKUT Schools, Master Clarence Ellis being the chair. man. An interesting programme of musio and addresses was rendered by the following: Mr J. W. Adamson, Master Stanley Higginbottom, Master Tom Bruoe, Miss 0. Elderkin's Sunday School Class, Master Harold Haworth, Master John Ince Mills, and the Juvenile Choir. At 8.15 a coffee supper was served, the day a proceedings then being brought to a Close. OFFICERS AND STALLHOLDERS. The following is a list of the officers and stall-holders:—President, Mrs H. W. Jonw; treasurer, Miss Moss; secretaries, Muriel Ca born and Ethel M. Tomkinon; committee, tho Officers and teachers of St. John's and Nanty- glyn Sunday Sohools. Stall-holders:—Cake stall: Mra S. Jones, Mrs Adamson, Mrs Black-1 jVeU, Mra Wilkinson, and Mise Campbell, M. Osborn, A. Parry, C. Elderkin, an4 B. Grundy. Work etall: Misses Sugden, Goodwin, and Sher- win. Sweet stall: Misses Patrick, Williams, Alma Jones, and G. Thomas. Tea. and sapper \vere under the management of Mrs William tjhofiekl, Misses Julia Moss, J. Crump, and thel M. Tomkinson.

FOOTBALL. [Continuation from 5th page.] RHYL AND VALE OF CLWYD. Rhyl has had the honour of having a. couple of its players selected by the leading Scotch te&m to compote In a. cup-tie. Last Saturday, Mathews and T. Roberts played for the Heart of Midlothian Club, the principal Association club in the east of Scotland. Both players cUd very well, and it is anticipated that tney will be selected for future matches. t Rhyl had a rather rough day on Saturday against Oswestry, but they came out victorious by one goal to nil. It was an exciting game. Rowland Thomas, the Rhyl captain wAs badly fouled as he shot the only goal, and he had to be carried off tho field. Oswestry did not press until tpe last few minutes, and then it was too late. Undoubtedly the best team won. • m m • The Vies., at Ruthin, had hard luck, and they lost the game by one goal to nil. On tne play it should have been a draw, but fortune aid not favour the Vies. « » » « Rhuddlan went down to Mold to the tune of eleven goals to nil, in the Welsh Amateur Cup. 0 1% 0 The Guild had a day off, but to-morrow (Satur- day) they will meet Llandudno Reserves, at Rhyl, {p the Second Division of the North Wales Coast League. < w < Rhyl Town to-morrow (Saturday) will meet their old rivals at Bangor. As usual, a fast game is expected. w x < The Rhyl Vies, have Oak Alyn, at home, and judging by the play of the Vic3. during the past few weeks, they should score easily, and eecure a couple of League points.

Births, Marriages, and Deaths. BIRTHS. THOMAS. -November 19th, at Brynddu, Rhos- gooh, Anglesey, to Dr. and Mrs Thomas (nee Lall% Williams), a daughter. MARRIAGES. JONES-BRAOEGIRDLE. Novnibcr 13th, 1906, at Salem C.M. Chapel, Pwllheli, by the Rev. John Roberts Rhyl, Mr P. G. Jones Bodarmon, West Kinmcl-^treot, Rhyl, and Miss Maggie Bracegirdle, Nevin, near Pwllheli. JONES-WILLIAMS.-On the 7th inst. at Gor- Shwysfa Chapel Penrhyndeudraeth, Rev. E. Evans officiating, Mr T. Humphreys Jonea, son of Mr John Jones, Pensarn, Penrhyndeu- draeth, to Miss Lizzie Williams, daughter of Mr Roes Williams, Eryri-terrace, Penrhyn- dr aebh MoEWAN-JONP,S. -November 15th, at Llan- ddona, Anglesey, by the Rev. David Jones, B.A., uncle of the bride, assisted by the Rev. R. Evans and the Rev. G. W. Griffith, David, ygunge-it son of the late James McEwan, of Birkenhead, to Annie Pierce, eldest daughter of the Rev. Peter Jones, vioar of Llanddona. DEATHS. CARREG.—November 17th, at Brynhyfrvd, Pwllheli, aged 71, Robert C&rreg, J.r., DL. HUMPHREYS.—November 18th, at his tesi- denoe, 04, Seabank-road, Liaoard, aged 57 years, Owen Humphreys, formerly of Bryn- ?wran, Anglesey. Interment at Wallasey arish Church. ROBERTS.—November 17th, at (Jwylfa Bala, aged 26, Jennie Roberts, eldest daughter 01 the lata Mr H. S. Roberts, manager of the North and South Wales Bank, Bala, and Mrs Roberts (now wife of Rev. J. F. Alun Jones, registrar, Bala Theological College). L WILLIAMS.—November 10th, at Scarborough, tf; er a long illness, in his 72nd year, Rev. Jbhn WiUiams, vicar of Llanrnaiadr in Cimcrch, Denbighshire, previously for over 20 years rector of Newtown, Montgomeryshire, and rural dean of Caedewen. Interred in the New Cemetery, Scarborough, on the 13th inst. Friends kindly accept this, the only, intima- tion.

FUNERALS BY E*t*bliBbe4 1867. 5. Allen & Sons, EV^/toVs, &c. Station'Road, Colwyn Bay. Telephone 9137. Telegrams: Aliens, Undertakers, CDlwyn Bay (

THE ANGLESEY HARRIERS Saturday, November 24th Blaok House. At 11.45 a.m.

SIR W. W. WYNN'S HOUNDS. Saturday, November 24th Broughali. At 10.30. Monday, November 26th Acton Tuesday, November 27th Gobowen Friday, November 30th Shocklatoh Saturday, Dooember 1st Erbistock At 10.45.

Racing Fixtures. Manchester November 22 Leicester November 28 Haydock Park November 30 Kempton Park November 30

English and Welsh Markets. CATTLE. WREXHAM, Monday.-Thore was a moderate supply of cattle, eheep and pigs ait this market on Monday, and a fair trade was qonc. Beet was dearer, making from 6!d to 7d per lb. Mutton and Iamb were not so brisk, and prioes ruled from 7d to 8d per lb. The pig trade had an upward tendency, prioes ranging from 8s 6d to 9s 6d per soore lbs. SALFORD, Tuesday.—On offer: Beasts 2543, decrease, 94; sheep 6097, decrease, 712; calves 101; pigs, 2. Slow trade for all classes and prices against sellers. Small choice cattle made 6d, sheep unchanged and slow, small north-country sh&ep 9d to 9id, calves, 6d to 8!d. BIRMINGHAM, Tuesday.—Short supply and demand slow. Best Herefords, 6bd to 6Jd; shorthorns, 6d to 6; bulls and cows, 4d to 5d; wother sheep, 8id to 9gd; ewes and rams, 6d to 7id; lambs, 9d to 9id per lb. Pigs scarce, but trade, very brisk. Bacon pig's, 9s 6d; porkets, 115 6d to 12s 6d; oows, 8s 4d to 8s 6d per score. CORN. LIVERPOOL, Tuesday.—Wheat, fair trade, occasionally id to id over Friday. Two hard winter, 6s 2bd; Soft, 6s llid to 6s OW. Ma zfi, fadr trade, about Friday's prices, New mixed, 4s 3id. Plate, 4s Id to 4a lid. Beans and Peas unchanged. Oats, white, 2s 6d to 2s 7bd; yellow and black, 2s 5d to 2s 6d. Flour, un- changed. Weather, unsettled, N.W. BU IUER. CORK, Tuesday.—Good supply; advanced prices; demand active; quality well maintained. F'r&ta, 93s; seconds, 91s; thirds, 87s; Mild Cured: Superfine, 102s; fine mild 91s; choicest boxes, 105s; fresh butter, 104s. PROVISIONS. LIVERPOOL, Tuesday.—The following were the quotations: Beef, per 304 lbs-Extra In. mess., 63s 9d to 818 3d. Pork, per barrel- Primeness, 82s 6d to 87s 6d. Bacon, per 112 IlDo.-I,ong clear, 56s to 58s 6d; short clear backs, 49a to 53s; short rib middles, 56s 6d to 58s; clear bellies, 60s to 63s; Cumberland cut, 52s 6d to 56s 6d. Shoulders—Square cut, 483 to 49s; New York cut, 43s 6d to 45s &d. Pic- nics, 33s 6d to 38s 6d. Hams-Long cut, 66s to 69s; short cut, 62s to 68s; skinless, 62s to 66s. Lard—Prime stcam-tieroes, 49s; refined pails, 48s 3d to 48s 9d. Cheese—Canadian, new, 61s to 63s 6d. Canadian baoon—Wiltshire cut, 578 to 59s per 112 lbs.; long rib, 613 to 63s; Cumberland cut, 61a to 63s; long out hams, 72a to 75s. Irish—Finest Wiltshire, 58s to 62s. Danish bacon-Wilt.shi cut, 53s to 60s. But- ter—Finest Irish creamery, 118s to 120s; Cana- dian, 114s to 118s; Danish Kiels, 125s to 129s; Now Zealand, 114s to 120s; Siberian, 98s to 105s; Argentine, 118s to 120s. Eggs, per 120—Irish, 128 to 14s; Canadian, 9s to 9s 6d Continental, 8s to 10s 6d. MEAT, BUTTER AND EGGS, Etc. BANGOR, Friday.-Fresh butter, la Old to Is Id per lb.; fggs, 7 to 9 for Is; fat pigs, 4d per lb.; porkets, 17s to 24s per head; fowls, 3s to 3a 6d per couple; ducks, 2s 3d to 2a 6d each; geese, 56 6d to 78 each; rabbits, 6d to 9d each; Welsh honey, li per lb.; beef, 5d to 10d; mutton, 7d to 9d; lamb, 8d to lOd; veal, 7d to 9d; pork, 7d to lOd per lb.; potatoes, 6s to 7s per sack. LLANGEFNI, Thursay.-Fresh butter, Is per lb.; fowls, Is to Is 6d per couple; duoks, Is 6d to 2s; potatoes, 7s per sack; beef, 6d to 8d per lb mutton, 7d bo 9d; veal. 7d to 8d; pork, tel to 8d; fat pigs, 3id; porkots, 123 to 15a each; oats, 158 to 168 per quarter; oggs, 9 for Is. LLANRWST, Tuesday.—Fresh butter, Is 2d per lb.; fowls, 3s 6d to 4s 6d per couple; ducks, 5s 6d per couple; eggs, 7 for Is; potatoes, 3s to Sa 6d per owt.; suckers, 20s to 22s each; rabbits, Is 6d to Is 9d per couple.

TALYCAFN AUCTION MART. Despite the wretched weather which prevailed on Monday,- the usual fortnightly sale of stock conducted by Messrs Robert and Rogers Jones at the Talycafcn Auction Mart, was well at- tended by buyers from all parts of the country. The entry included 130 head of fat cattle of excellent quality, the prizes for these ranging from J515 to £ 20 5s. There were also 40 heads of choice calving cows, for which sums varying from JB11 to 914 were paid. Store bd'ocks were sold for J65, and the majority were knocked down for 27. There were over 720 fat. sheep for sale, and the Majority of these wcro of the finest quality. For the wethers, the auctioneer obtained an average price of 33s eaoh, and ewej ran up to 23s 3d. Calves were sold at prices ranging up to C3. The annual Christmas sale is announced to be held on Monday, the 10tl) December, when valuable prizes will be offered for competition.

WEATHER OBSERVATIONS AT COLWYN BAY. (For week ending November 17th). Mean maximum (in the shade) 52 2 Mean miinimum (in the shade) 40.6 (For week ending November 17th). Mean maximum (in the shade) 52 2 Mean miinimum (in the shade) 40.6 Highest (on t he 16th) 69 5 Lowest (on the 16th) 37.0 Hours of bright sunshina recorded 9.95 Rainfall 76 in. Wm. Jones, Assoo. M. Imst. C.E. WEATHER OBSERVATIONS AT BETTWSYCOED. I For the week ending Saturday, Nov. 17th, 1906. D40an maximum (in shade) 49.1 Mean minimum (in sha.de) 35.8 Highest in shade 55 Lowest in shade 29 Maximum in the sun 76 Lowest on the grass 28 Bright sunshine 6.6 houro. Moan amount of cloud 66.4 per cent. H. W. FOX, Observer.

The Rev. J. S. Longjdon, M.A., an energetio Welsh clergymap at Barry, has acquired the Itheatre Royal m the town and started Sun- day services there. There are crowded congre- gations. •

NORTH WALES CALVINISTIC METHODIST ASSOCIATION. The quarterly association of the North "WaLes Calvinistic Methodists was opened at St. John-streot Chapel. Chester, on Monday, under the presidency of the Rev. J. J. Roberts (Iolo Carnarvon). The pio- oeadings were continued on Tuesday and Wednesday. A fuill report appears on our 11th page.

CLAIMING POSSESSION OF AN Y SCEIFIOO INN. .fAN AGRICULTURAL HOLDING." At the Holywell County Court on Tuesd*J» Judge Moss had before him a caee in whio* the liev. D. Pugh, rector of Ysceifiog, sued Edwards, Talbot Inn, Ysceifiog, 5 for session of the house and la-nd, a,i,J reait mesne profits 29 10a. Defendant had paid 6 21 6d into oourt. Mx T. W. Hughes, FlifW, appeared for plaintiff, and Mr Aneurin Dtaibi^h, for defendant. Plaintiff ebated that he bought the Tallbot. Inin turid seyon acreo of bad from the Dulce 0* Westminister in June last, it being stipulateu Ion that when ho came into possession the licf of the public-house should be sur,render-d. Defonduajit was ginen notice to quit on Septem- ber 29th, but haci not don-e w. In reply to Mr Eva.ns, plaintiff said there attacehed to t-b* public-house the usual bu.ildij:gs to be found on a farm. lie had been offered j620 a year fco- the public-house aa a private house.. Mr Eva/DB contended that; this was an agri- cultural terna-noy, and that by the custom 9 the country defea" dairit \vaa entitled to retail possession of the land till November 30th, a13" of the house till May 1st. Defendant stated that he took the land frotu Novembor 30th, and he 13mid a cansideratioo of R10 to go in the house then instead 0 May lsll. His Honour decided that this was an agr)- oultural holding and that defendant va<^ entitled to the pasture and house until 1st. He considered the JB6 2s 6d paid into court enough to satisfy plaintiff's claim. Printed by Proprietors of the "Welsh Pioneer," and Published by them at their ()fficea: -CONWAY -ROAD, COLWYN Bu. in tb. County of Denbigh; 10, High-street, Conwayl 63a, Mostyn-street, Llandudno; Clarendon Buildings, Penmaenmawr; Roberts, Stationer/ Depot, Llanfairfechan; Pendyffrin Houee, Bettwsyooed, all in the County of CarnarTont 14, High-street, Blaenau Festiniog, in tb* County of Merioneth; The Library, 7. load, Llanrwst: Caxton House. Abergoi*! Portland-plaoe, Denbigh, all in th* County °l Denbigh; 29, High-street, Rhyl; Contriv Buildings, High-street, Prestatyn, all in tM CoUJltl pf fiint.—Friday, November 83, lwr i

ABERGELE NOTES. (By "Lingo.") I bad the opportunity of noting for the first time on Friday, the beneficial effect of the im- provements to tihe Church Houso. The oxtra facilities afforded and the greater amount of |paoe mxde an enormous difference to the en- joyment of the entertainment. The two statues placed on either side the stage give it a pleas- ipg effect. The colouring of the wails enhances placed on either side the stage give it a pleas- ipg effect. The colouring of the wails enhances the appearance of the body of the ball, and al- together the whole building has undergone a striking change. Mr Sam. Davies, the contrac- tor, and the architect, are to be congratulated Upon their work. < o Captain Hannah, of the "Chalcaa" fame, is onoe more at home. He had rather a lively Voyage on this occasion. His boat was caught in the terrible typhoon that devastated Hong Cong, and when a few days out of that port it jran into another one, which Captain Hannah describes as "a great deal worse. The vessel, however, managed to weather it, and her cap- tain looks none the worse for his exciting ttperiencea. 0 w e w Pensarn is indeed •in the good books of the erancil. In addition to the incandescent burner mps referred to a fortnight ago, they have red the services of the &team roller, which has been bumily eng-aged this last week laying a Dew surface on their main roads. Lucky Pen- earn! What prix3, Castle-plaoe?

PENMAENMAWR. THE OLD WELSH COASTLINE.-Mr W Bezwit Low. M.A., F.b s., of Llanfairfechan; on Thursday de-ivered the teoond of the series gf popular lectures which he has arranged for Penmaenmawr people. "The meeting was held In the English Congregational Schoolroom, and wae 7 wel1 attended. Mr Lowe's subiect •^0 of Wales." He deait llJ?* !tAa mt?restin2 manner, and not the least attractive feature of the proceedings was of exoellent lantfrn views with which he illustrated his observations. A plan and sEown photograph of Llys Helyg were a'eo jyJK METHODISTS' ENTERTAIN- MBNT.—A large gathering patronised the ooffeo supper Md entertainment held in the Jerusalem O.M. Sohoolroom on Wednesday evening in aid of the ohurch funds. Served by a ama.1I army of ladies, a capital supper was Bpeedily disposed of. A very enjoyable musical entertainment followed, in whioh Mrs Clarke. Mr Tom Jones, 8ergt.-Instructor Cox, the Pen- maenmawr Instrumental Trio, the DwygyfvlcW Male Voioe Party, and others took a creditablo A BOAT IN DISTRESS.-Loaded with a ??rg?lc?f om Meæra Brundritt's quarry the Swift," a little sailing oraffc well known pere, experienced severe weather on her way to Liverpool yesterday week. After a brave strutf- gle the boat ran aground on a sandbank out- side Hoy lake.. The waves soon began to buffet her about, and the crew were in imminent danger. Signals of distress were displayed and m due course the Hoylake lifeboat rescvej the distressed sailors. The Lifeboat found the greatest difficulty in making headway against the gale, and one of her gallant crew was un fortunately wasbed ovorboard and drowned. MALE VOICE CHOIR REVfVED. —The in. numerable admirers of the Penmaenmawr Malo Voioe Uhoir learned with sincere regre.t SOiDe time ago that the choir had collapsed. cause was not then explained, but it is a notorious fact that some of the members tbem- selves had killed the institution by their ,beer faithlessness. The ohoir was a valuable ass«t to tho town, for not only were the eingfcr3 them- selves benefitted physically morally but the party and its talented oonduotor (Mr Chrutmas Jones) had- established so great a reputation for themselves that the choir was a very potent advertising medium for the resort. It k there- fore, gratifying to hear that the choir has Just been revived. The Executive Committee at a special meeting held last week, decided to 00- force stringent rules as to attendance at prao- tices, and none but "picked voices" have been allowed to join the organisation. Mr Christmas Jones will, of course, be the oonduotor; Mr D R. Thomas, the accompanist, and Mr 'Thomas Roberts, the hon. treasurer, while Mr Jones, manager of Messrs Morton's boot and shoe es- tablishment, has been appointed hon. secretary. inet members have not yet prepared the ses- sion s programme, but they have resolved in the future to devote themselves leas to ei.eteddCodio work and more to music from an art standpoint pure and simple. Those who have the moral elevation of the community at heart will wish the choir the best possible success. THE STORM experienced during the past two days was much felt here. Foitnateiy, however, httle damage, other than the wa&hin* of a large quantity of beaoh pebbles on to the Promenade resulted. THE QUARRIES.—The unfavourable weather has retarded progress at the looal quarrW many of the men working part-time c-nly. Business i8, however, fairly brisk.

LIST OF VISITORS. COLWYN BAY. PWLLYCROCHAN HOTEL. J. 8. Littlewood. Esq., resident. J. B. Fortune, Esq., and Mrs and Misses Fortune, Liverpool. Miss G. Chambres, Llanddulas. Mrs H. D. Boyle, Chelsea. E. Clegg, Esq., Milnrow. Mra Clegg, do. Miss Bottomley, do. Bam Smith, Esq., Liverpool. Mm Smith and nurse, do. Mrs Agelasto and nurse, Manchestat. Miss Agelasto and maid, do. Douglas Doubie, Esq., Chester. Mns Dobie, do. Miss Helen Douglas Dobie, do. Miss C. Hodgkinson, Altrincham, T. W. Ivey, Esq., London. George Lamb, Esq., Wallasey. J. Lamb, Esq., do. Miss Lamb, do. Thomas Bar lew, Esq., St. Anne's-on-the-Sea. W. J. Smith. Esq., Leigh, Lanes. Miss Smith, do. Miss G. Smith, do. Mrs Murray and ohaffcur, Newcastle Down. Miss Brush, do. Miss Gray, do. James Boyd, Esq., Altrincham, Mrs Boyd, do. S. France, Esq Hale. Mrs France and nurse do. J. Hinners, Esq., Birkenhead. Mrs Hinmers, do. Masters Hinmars, do. Dr. Jones, Leigh, Lanes. Mrs Jones, do. Miss Marshall, Germany. Miss Horridge, Bury. F. Craig, Esq., Bowdon. Mrs Craig, do. G. Nelstrop, Esq., Stockport, Mrs Nelstrop, do. H. H. Smith Carrington, Esq., Manchester. Mrs Smith Garrington and party, do. Arthur R. Hoare. Esq., London. R Sellons, Esq., do. W. H. Renshaw, Esq., Higher Broughton. Mrs Renshaw, do. Alfred Culshaw, Esq., Liverpool. Miss Culshaw do. J. Mitohell, Esq., Staclcstead, Mra Mitchell, do. S. Cowan, Esq., Coal port, Mrs Cowan, do. COLWYN BAY HOTEL. W. Whitehaad, Esq., Manchester* Professor Stirling, do. T. Howe, Esq., Manchester. Colonel Drurv, Bunbury. Capt. H. B. Hawke, Leicester. The Hon. Mrs H. B. Hawke and maid, do. W. Lloyd Esq., KolsaJl, Staffs. J. E. Wilson, Esq., West Bromwioh. Arthur Dewhurst, Esq., Skipton. Mrs Dewhurst, do. Master J. J. Dewhuret, do. J. H. Housdey, Esq., Liverpool. Mr and Mrs Crews, Manchester. 0. Ladmor Smith, Esq.. Birmingham. E Hollin^worth, Esq., Dobeooss. Mrs Hollinigworth, do. A. E. Pryce Jones, Esq., Newtown. Master Pryce Jones, do. H. Dewhurst, Esq., valet, p.nd chaffeur, Cheshire. A. Dewhurst, Esq., and valet Lynn. Capt Iligson, valet and chaffeur. H. P. Dewhurst and valet. Mr Littledale and valet, Bunbury, Cheshire Rev. W. Nicholas, Flint Rectory. Mrs Nicholas, do. W. Higg'inbotham, Esq., Manchester* ■J. Hughes, Esq., Stafford. A. 0. Salient, Esq., London. Mrs Salient, do. D. Messant, Iraq., do. H. S. Bloor, Esq., do. Miss Hall, Southampton, J. E. Ludlam, Esq., Ashton-under-Lyne. Mra Ludlam, do. Miss Bishop, do. 0. Brier, Esq., Manchester. Miss Brier, do. Mr and Mrs Crawley, Leeds. IMPERIAL HOTEL, COLWYN BAY. Mr and Mrs Sprceton, London. Miss Whitbrow, do. Mr John Graven, do. Mr Mackenzie, Cardiff. Mr Day, London. Mr Jones, Manchester. Mr Blackburn, LivorpooL Mr Davies, dp. Mr Stern, Berlin. Mr Mackenzie, Glasgow. Mr A. Jones, Manchester. Mr Kelsall, do. Mr Dakin, London. Mr Wilkinson, do. Mr Francis, Chester. Mr Morris, Manchester, Mr Ryder, London. Mr Harrison do. Mr Lester, do. Mr Williams, do. Mr Allen, do. Mr Palmer, do. Mr Mason, do. W. B. Marks, Esq., Liverpool. A. R. Sinclair, Esq., Stretford, Manchester. A. E. Wheatley, Esq., Birkdale. R. Miles, Esq., Cardiff. W. Williams, Esq., Liverpool. D. T. Gabriel, Esq., Cardiff. A. B. Bellus, Esq., Chester. D. Abel, Esq., Llandrindod. H. E. Pierce, Esq., Liverpool. W. White, Esq., Redditch, Manchester. W. D. Jones, Esq., Harrogate A. Winter, Esq., Preston. LOCKYER'S PRIVATE HOTEL. Mrs Timmis. Liverpool. Mr Leslie Timmis, do. Mr and Mns Bamford, Uttoxetcr, Mr Littler, Liverpool. Mr Clarke, do. Mrs and Misses Dootson, Bolton* Miss M. Lee, Manchester, Mr Shaw, Huddersfleld. Mr Thomas, Manchester. Mr and Mrs L. Stott, St. Anine's-on-Sea. Miss Appleyard, do. Mies Leach, do. MARLOW, Upper Prom. (Misses Oonbrough). A. Coutts, Esq., Higher Broughton. Miss Street, Ashfcon-under-Lyne. ftliss E, Street, do. J. Burgess, Esq., Cheadle, Hulm*, F. Burgess, Esq.^ do. Miss E. Burgees, do. Miss Agnes Burgess, do. Miss Alioo Burgess, do. J. W. Compton, Esq., Manchester. Misa JDodgio, Oheadle, Hulme. 0. Wenner, Esq., Manchester. W. Hanna, Esq., do. HOTEL ME'tfROPOLfi. A. R. Sinclair, Esq., Manchester. J, A. SomervUW, Esq., Oxton. BirkerrtirtB. Mrs Samenrille, Oxton, Birkenhead. R.. H. Roberts, Esq., Carnarvon. H. H. Chatterton, Esq., London. MÚII Derry, Manchester. M. Cuddy, Esq., Liverpool. J. Hughes, Esq., London. B. 0. Cox, ESCL. Upper Largo, Fifeshlxo. N. B. Marks, Esq., Liverpool. B. Wheatley, Esq., Liverpool.