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MUSIC IN PEPYS' DAYS. INTERESTING LECTURE AT COLWYN BAY. Many of those who attended the second of the •Bries of extension lectures at Colwyn Bay, on Friday evening were pleasantly surprised. "Samuel Pepys and his Musick" was the subject announoed, and Dr. Joseph C. Bridge, M.A., of Chester, was the lecturer. The celebrated diarist is comparatively little known amongst the generality of people, and a considerable number of the audience on this pcca&ion were possibly more ourious than anxious pcca&ion were possibly more ourious than anxious to know how far his "musick" could be made to interest them. We venture to think Dr. Bridge Ittore than satisfied them ail. There was a larger audience than on the pre- vious occasion. Mr James Wood, J.P., who presided, was com- inendabiy brief in introducing Dr. Bridge. The general duties of a chairman, said Mr Wood, are to preserve harmony, but as we have with us on this occasion a professor of harmony, I ahall at onco retire in his favour. Dr. Bridge, who was cordially welcomed, said the purpose of his lecture was to bring before his audience the daily life of an amateur gentle- man musician some 250 yeans ago, and to show fiow their forefathers practised music. At that time of day, everyone, from King Charles II. on his throne, to the tinker on the street, took part in it. He would also deal with the nature of the music they performed. At present the pub- lic uved in the noise of huge organs, strident planos, and large orchestras; their forefathers In the days of the lute, the viola, and the tinkling »p;nnet. Proceeding, Dr. Bridge gave a short bio- Il':tphical sketch of Samuel Pepys, and referred cursorily to the fact that the well-known diary occupied no less than 3000 pages of shorthand Botes. He then went on to speak of the keen interest taken by the diarist in music. Pepys was, he said, a good instrumentalist and vocal- Ha could perform on the flageolet, the ♦ 6pinnet. Dr. Bridge in- e gibly described the character of these instru- ments, and by-way of illustration, he played °ut o Love," a sixteenth century air, on a rare specimen of the old-rashioned recorder or ute. Master Fleet, of Penrhyn-road. rendered e same piece on a^modern flute, and the com- parison had the desired effect upon the audi- ence. TIng, Dr. Bridge stated that a complete set of old "recordene" is owned by the Chester historical Association, and, excluding that at this is the only one in the world. We next had a practical interp-etation of a seven- teenth eentury "branle" or "brawle," to which iiiite sajd to have danced in Pepys' the Penys' contemporaries and friends s Captain Cooke, who was master of the in? s Chapel in 1660. He was one of the finest Musicians of his time, and, in the opinion of those who ought to know, the greatest choir x^lner ?w.n in thifi countT- Dr. Bridge spoke i much interest on the intimacy ana friend- ship existing between Cooke and Pepys, and some of the extracts he read from the "Diary" were received with applause and laughter. A sample of Cooke s compositiona was a short Mnem, entitled "Put me not to rebuke," which f,r,ed very effecti^!y by Mr Chas. thePK ♦ v!f11"kn,ow?1 reading basso attached to ge Chester Cathedral, and Madame Agnes Crox- 1,1)uis Grabu, Pelham Humphreys, John Ban- in pi!" icholas Lamere were also included each nf Vf ™usicaJ acquaintances. To Pleaainl 6 tho 'ecturor refen"ed in a racy, and$L™lTr' Mr Jamee- Madame Croxion, charac^r ? °cca3,onalIy demonstrating the tur*r'« „ compositions to the lec- Tk ? accompaniment. entertaineinUre ?as ,9e[tainJy one of the most Bay for yegargnd ^nIl^htenlng heard at Colwyn illsfor'ptpPP°Xt0r!' Charles James, and Upon thJ vfrv *1 :° heartlly congratulated Perform Vfv7- admirable manner in which they donned their parts during the evening.

Rhyl and its Min s ,e/s. DISCUSSION AT THE COUNCIL. C200 OFFERED AND NO EVENING SHOW. defin?^Uhyl at its meeting on Monday, minstrel .led the question as to next year's trauPe- Mr W. J. P. Storey, J p. oillo'r3 j ty*1 there wore also present:—Coun- 8 Perks A. Tllby. A. L. Clews, Ashor W w ? Lewis Jonee, J. ^bydwen T™1t6rbottom G. A. Tavemer, A. E^ans Hughes, Llew. B. ^«lani (dork) MrmSf J'r Fr'mf,tcm; Mr A: watftr r k. O. Hall (gas and ~^YOr) ifr'T H ?°0d-a"i ''°Wn SUr Vb. Wright (electrical engineer), LveS L^We (?nltafy inspectoir). a?JCouncil at a special meeting in SurchUl 1 ^r'000?4 the off^ o* Mr tor the minstrel' PuJ £ l40 as the eveu^ i^rfi? 001 }h* ehore' object to iig from |.30^o 7^ mg seaeon be" to supply minstrAU ^agemenb Llandudno R1 at the Happy Valley, tfce oomnsiiJ f years, ne would change company from outplace to the other. i Churchill was now, bow- •trdii 3Up">rVm°n °f the HaPPy Valley Mm- ri°n VlieW °v, Mrj ^urchill's withdrawal the Counod considered an offer of £ 20(1 I c ths pitoh by the Rhyl Queen's Palace Co^ 5«Jiy. and the speoial committee dealing with the subject stated that other entertainers e- aep-ong idr Gilbert Rogers, objected to' the avenjn# shows being curtailed It wa« What the offer of the^Palace" Com^S" be ccoepted, subject to the payment of £200 on Out Sluing of the agreement, which was to be drawn up by a solicitor. Until the middle would not be, less than ten per- joiner* twelve from then to the first week in SepUwiiber, tern during September. l l j opposed this proposal. AI- though be ha-d friends concerned in the Palace Oompany, hia punlic duty was paramount. It would, in his opinion, be a mistake to leave the catering for outdoor amusement at Rhyl in the d °°nc6rn vvho were catering fOT v!Tl ^U3Tment- Th'» was practically I £ ? S* limitation of the evening per- formauoea r^D /greed to to meet wlshea oJ the. Companr but now that J: ,"ore t only people Ùl the field the 9°,vC^ require them to give later out- 'wi^rtiamnient*, which were a popular I te&t ir«. He did not feel that the Palac« Pom K 0rm^nae- capable of giv- vSde ^rtarnrrnent required on the P Rhyl waB n,oted for its and were im fact an *kh H? scrry to dc away a? u'^ fealiure, and again he • .—■- to placing then entertainment* in the 1, momopoiy. He felt also that people r axr. anri itj would b rr) toll them to olear off th* front (o ,<;LA'«s of amusement at 7.45. Mr Ash- **•' of tho Palace Company, had t that it was doubtful whether the }" ffotn 6 So 1.45 would PAl. Now that the Paiace people had scored the pitch, perhaps they would agree to a show at 9 to 10.30. Mr Llew. B. Evans seconded. Mr Llew. B. Evans seconded. Mr J W. Jones argued that fche Counoil in confirming the report of the spocial meeting had decided that ne show shculd go on after 7.45. f Mr Llew. B. Evans said ha felt that the Council did not understand tha.t the niggers wotuld net perform on the West Parade after 7.45. Last year people wore at a loss after 8 o'clock- for something to do, and he felt it would bo a great mistake to close all out-hoor shows at -7.45. A Voice: You. have the La,ncl. Mr H. A. Tilby supported the proposal to let the pitch to the Palace Company. He added that he fully believed that all Mr Eiiis did was done with a sincerity to do the beat for Rhyl, and with his long experience Mr Ellis' views were worthy of all consideration He felt, however, that at !Jime.s Mr Ellis' views were p-cC"ul;a.r, and tha.t he was. mistaken. Personally, he (Mr Tilby) had taken a great interest ih the entertainments at Rhyl, and had nMt suggest-ed ..a conference Qf the entertain- ers, then a conference of tradespeople to deal With the subject, but the Council the-ught it had wisdom enough im its own ranks to settle the matter. All the most progressive places were limiting the outdoor shows and it ivas impossible to expect any development in the entertaimmftnts of the town if capitalists whem they invited to erect places of amusement found themselves confronted with two or three out- door evening entertainments. It was desirable that the town should follow the example of other plaoefl and concent rata upon one or two other really good things. The Council would remember that twelve months ago the PJcr proprietors bad a magnificent scheme for a now pavilion, but it was pointed out that the outdoor shows in the evening were a drawback to developments. But they were told that new plans for a pavilion were drawn up, and the taet that the Council would curtail the evening outdoor shows would nio doubt assist in the carrying out of those plans. Indoor caterers ha,d rightly oomplaÍlnød of the outdoor rivals, and no doubt if they stopped the naggers at 7.45 they would get a better band, and no doubt there would be a return to the success- ful times of five or six years ago. He be- lieved that the Palaee people would do a great deal for Rhyl, and they would have more heart to oatetr far the people now that "the show across the way" waa done away with. He was assured that the Palace people would give a better troupe, feeling that in the past the had been room for improvement. It was an experiment, and he believed it would be to the bast interests of Rhyl. It was clear that they were more likely to have a better performance with a troupe playing shorter hours than with a troupe that was fagged out performing from morning to might. He bad to add that the Palace Company could not sub let without the writte-n coqijsent, of the Council. On a vote being taken, the voting was as follows :-For the oommittee'a recommenda, tilon: The Chairman, Messrs Taverner, A. L. Clews, S. Perks, H. A. Tilby, J. Asher, J. W. Jclnee, Joa. A. Williams, J. Frimston, and A. Lewis Jones-IO, For Mr Ellis' amendment to reoonsider the matter; Messrs Ellia, Winter- bcitlom, Ll. B. Evans, E. Hughes, and A. Rhydwea Joaies,-5. It -as then deoid-oci that the minstrel pitch M j«t l» the Falace Company for £ 200, aaid the Town Clerk to draw up the agroement for cons id oraticra by the committee.

SEASONABLE ECZEMA. DECEMBER CHILL CAUSES A YOUNG LADY SKIN-TORTURE—ZAM-BUK CURTES. More oases of zema and skin diseases directly due to cold continue to prove the wisdom of keeping Zam-Buk handy, and also to demon- strate the efficacy of treatment with this pure and unique balm Miss Edith A. Keen, of Bryanston, Blandford, Dorset, :at last December a rash broke oat all oVer me. It started with intense irritation, which caused me many sleepless nights, as it was always worse when I got warm. Afterwards pimples broke out, and seemed to spread all over my bod v. A doctor said it was caused through a chill in the blood. I was under his treatment for about four months, during- which time medicines, lotions, oint- ments, and powders did me no good. In fact, I seemed to get worse, for my flesh became tjuito raw. Another doctor seemed to think every- thing was being done for me that could be done. At last a friend gave me a small tiuan tity of Zam-Buk, and as it seemed to allay the irritation, I got. a large box. By the time I had finished it, new healthy skin was growing all over my body, and the nasty sores had almost disappeared. My skin is now quite as clear." Zam-Buk is invaluable for all winter humours of the skin and scalp, as well as pimples, eczema, ulcers, barber's rash, diseased anklos, poisoned wounds, piles, etc. Keep a box handy • for cuts, bruises, burns, scalds, festerings, spot9, chapped hands, sore faces, chilblains, sore throat, pains, etc.

CLAIM AGAINST A LLANDUDNO LADY. At the Machynlleth County Court on Sat- urday, before Judge Evans, Mrs Owen, Siren House, Towyn, lodging-house keeper, sued Miss M. -St. Clear Pearson, of Llan- dudno, formerly of Paris House, Towyn, for L8 Os 6d., being amount due in rospeot of rent for a furnished oottage, stabling of dogs, and damage to crockery. Mr O. Davies, Dolgelley, appeared for plaintiff, Defendant did-not appear. In her evidence plaintiff said that she let the cottage to" defendant and her sisters, and nothing; was said about dogs, but the neighbours wrote to plaintiff, who was away. telling^ier thalj a number of dogs were kept in the cottage. She found the defendant had five large St. Bernard dogs in the house. The Judge: Did they sleep in the house?— Yes, a$d the stench was awful. They had been in every room. The Judge gave judgment for the full amount claimed, saying that defendant could appeal for a new trial at the next court if she chQse.

I- "HUMORS OF HISTORY.,99 1 EVICTIONS IN THE NEW FOREST. A.D. 1080. "Not content with the extensive facilities for hunting which at this time existed, the King cleared an immense tract of country in what is now Hampshire, by burning villages and turning out the inhabitants. He laid it out as a hunting ground, which remains to this day in the form of the New Forest."—" The New History of England." A political or social cartoon by A.M., the artist-author of the above series of "Humors of History," appears daily in the "Morning Leader," the pioneer half-penny morning paper in London.

LLANGOLLEN NATIONAL EISTEDDFOD. THE LITERARY COMPETITIONS. It was announced, on Saturday, that Mr J. Herbert Roberts, M.P., has offered a prize of JB50 to the Executive Committee of the Llan- gollen National Eisteddfod, and in a letter accompanying the offer he stateB.- My great deeire is that the selection of the literary sub- ject for this prize should be the means of induc- ing literary effort which may lead to some per- manent literary work being accomplished. The suggestion that 'Denbighshire worthies from tho earliest times to 1837' should be a subject for competition is in many respects a good one; but in my opinion there would be a danger that a competition upon this subject would result in a mere record of 60 many hundred names of men more or less entitled to distinction in the history of our country. Some time ago I delivered a lecture at Llangollen on 'Denbighshire: Its men and things,' and my main object at the time was to stimulate the movement in favour of se- curing for Wales an edition of the Victorian County Histories on similar lines to those al- ready produced for English counties. I think it possible that the groundwork of such a history could laid through tho competition suggested and subject to further consideration, and the full approval of your Literary Committee. I would suggest that the prize should be given not for a record of Denbighshire worthies, but for a his- tory of the county of Denbigh upon the model of the Victorian Histories already referred to." The Literary Committee fully approved of the proposal. Other interesting competitions announced are one for a £10 prize, offered by Mr H. Lloyd Carter, of Carnarvon, for the bes history of "Monasticism in Wales" up to the time of the extinction of the monasteries. The Gwynedd Temperance Association, of which Mr Herbert Roberts, M.P., is the presi- dent, are offering a ten guinea prize for the best essay on "Temperance." Mr L. J. Roberts has communicated to the essay on "Temperance." Mr L. J. Roberts has communicated to tho committee his desire to offer a money prize for the best translation from English to Welsh of the two beautiful sonnets by Wordsworth, in which allusion is made to characteristic beauties of Llangollen.

WELSH PRESBYTERIANS AND THE DRINK TRAFFIC. The following resolution has been passed by the Lancashire, Cheshire, and North Wales Pres- bytery, and copies ordered to be sent to the Prime Minister, Mr J. Herbert Lewis, M.P., and Mr J. Herbert Roberts, M.P. :That this Presbytery urges upon his Majesty's Govern- ment the desirability of introducing at the earliest possible date a Bill dealing with the drink traffic of this country on the lines of the local veto resolutions submitted from time to time, and carried by increasing majorities in the House of Commons. It is our deliberate and unanimous gpinion that power should be given to the people in certain well-defined localities to restrict, and, if possible, abolish the common sale of intoxicating drinks as detrimental to the welfare of the nation as a whole. We also trust that a Sunday Closing Bill for England will be brought forward with as little delay as possible knowing as we do, by experience, the beneficial effects of such a Bill in Wales."

Wagger: "They say that old Couponnes, the anker, has untold wealth." Gaggeri "Yes, that's what the tax-collector suspects."

ABERGELE COUNTY SCHOOL. PRESENTATION TO THE HEADMASTER. At the last meeting of governors, the Rev. Thomas Jones, M.A., vicar of Abergele, was re-elected for a further period of Fix yeare as a co-opted member of the governing body. Additional interest was lent to the meet- ing by the presentation to the headmaster, Mr J. Williams, M.A., and Mrs Williams, B.A., of a wedding gift, which took the form of a solid silver salver. The Chair- man of the Governors, the Rev. Francis Jones in making the presentation, said:— My rellow-governore have imposed upon me a very pleasant duty, namely, to ask Mrs Williams and yourself to accept from us a small token of our esteem and of our ap- preciation of the excellent work you have done at this school. I must ask vou not to measure our appreciation by the weight of the salver, nor by the number of square inches which it covers. We know what the school was when you came here, a,nd we know what it is now. The number on the roll at present is practically three times what it was when you were appointed head- master and we as governors neartily con- gratulate you upon the faot that you have succeeded in making this an exceptionally successful school. Moreover, we are not unmindful of the splendid successes in pub- lic and University examinations of several of the young men and young women, who have been here under your tuition. We also gladly welcome Mrs Williams back to Abergele, though not any longer as mistresB within these walls. We cannot forget the thoroughness of the work she did while on the staff; and remembering her exceptional qualifioations, experience and sympathy with your work, and the deep affection with. which she was regarded by her pupils, we are p;lad of the fact that you have such an admirable helpmate." Mr John Williams and the Rev. Thomas Parry, J.P., Colwyn Bay, endorsed the re- marks of the chairman. After thanking the Governors for their present and good wishes, Mr Williams ex- pressed his appreciation of the manner in which the Governors had at all times sup- ported him in everything concerned with the welfare of the school.

AN EXPENSIVE JOURNEY TO LLANDUDNO. Misuse of a Tourist Ticket. At the Chester Police Court, on Monday, Wm. Haines, manager, and John Williams traveller for a publishing firm in London, were oharged, the latter with travelling on the London and North-Western Railway to defraud, and the former in aiding and abet- ting. Haines had a tourist ticket from Birkenhead to Carnarvon, which had been "snipped" at Colwyn Bay, and he sent it to Williams, who uood it again for the same journey to Llandudno, where he was caught on the 3rd November. When taxed with the offence by the ticket-collector, Williams sa-id the ticket had been given to him by Haines, who was his manager, and he thought it was all right. Haines now told the bench that he had used the ticket only from Birkenhead to Chester, and that he told Williams to book to Chester, and then the ticket would be all right. A fine of 10s and costs was imposed in each case.

COAST EROSION AT RHYL. JOINT CONFERENOE SUGGESTED. At Monday's meeting of the Rhyl Council, Mr Good all, tho surveyor, reported that the high tides of November 17t-h and lbin, togeuier with the gale blowing, caused further erosion eastwa,rds of the urban district, about six feet of the sandhills being washed away. But the gnoynies which were put up some time ago by the Council had answered theiir purpose well, and had undoubtedly prevented a largo amount of denudation of the beach. Mr A. L. Clews, alluding to the surveyor's report of the mischief being done east of the Rhyl district, urged that the Council should at onoo lay down further groynes. He was ploa&od to learn that their colleagu# Mr J. H. Ellia was to give evidence before the Royal Commission on the subject of coast erosion, a.nd tho case for Rhyl would be fully presented; but while the grass was growing the horse was starving. He felt that unless something was done at once that the loss would be irrepar- able. H& suggested that the owners of pro- perty be Q,skod to help. He would contribute, and now proposed that JE50 be voted by the Counoil for protective works. Ho believed that the golf club would help. Mr Ellis said they had no money. Mr Clews then suggested £ 20, and Mr Tav- erner seconded. Mr J. W. Juncio proposed that a joint con- ference bo summoned iepresenting that Coun- I IIF, cil. the Rural District Council, the London and Norui- vV osterm Railway, !1.Jlld other owncire, to see what joint action could lx) taken. He ob- served that the Rural Counoil had recently dis- cussed the matter, and it had been Gugg(sted by one of tho speakers that before very long, unless something was done, Rhyl would become an ialand. Mr J. Frimston urged that this question should be dealt with by a committee. Public discussion of it was detrimental to the town, and especially to property owners at-tlie east end. The Council referred both Mr Clews's and Mr J. W. Jon-es's propositions, as urgent mat- ters, to the Road Committee with power to act.

A GIBE ANSWERED. It was a French-nan, who said the English had a hundred religions, but only one sauce. It was witty, but unjust—how unjust a visit to Bristol would easily have proved, for in one factory in the city he could have tasted at least half a dozen sauces whose purity and flavour would suit even an epicurean appetite. We refer to Messrs Puri),311, Webb, and Co., who, out of 35) years' experience, are compounding table delicacies of constantly growing popularity. The pirn's toma,to Worcestershire, Yorkshire, old Devonshire, Harvey and various other sauces, composed of the finest ingredients, have made their way to all parts of the world. Not less popular is the B. V. Fruit Sauce, which not only justifies its name of Best Value, but has the au- ditionaJ virtue of being a fine digestic tonic. Messrs PurneH's pickles have also a wide and deserved repute, which they owe to the faot of l'eing made of the choicest vegetables, prepared in a malt vinegar renowned for its unique flavour aroma, and keeping qualities. In fact, if thera remain any sympathisers with the Fienchman's discontent, they can be effectually answered by Purnell's excellent specialities.

Judge: "The next person who interrupts the proceedings of this court will be expelled from t,he room." Prisoner: "Hoo-rayl Whoopee ee I Now, lemme go!"

SERIOUS CHARGE AGAINST LLANUDNO MEN. ALLEGED THEFT OF LEAD AND COPPER. At a special police court held at Llan- dudno, on Friday, before Dr. Dalton and Mr J. 0. Thomas, William Brookes and Tho- mas Rawling, both of Alexandra-road, were brought up in custody oharged with stealing a quantity of lead piping, valued at £ '2, be- longing to Mr Evan Hughes, contractor. Supt. Rees, who conducted the prosecution, said that the piping was taken from an un- finished building to Rawling's house, and left in the back yard. It was afterwards molted, and subsequently sold to a Conway hawker. The prisoners were also charged with stealing a number a copper bands, valued at £7 from the Light Railway Com- pany's stores, at Penrhynside, in whose em- ploy Brookes had been for some time. The copper bands were carried from the Com- pany's stores to Rawling's back yard in Alexandra-road. They were offered for sale and refused, and were afterwards thrown into a pond by the brickworks, where the police found them. Evan Hughes, contractor, was called, and said that on the 9th of November he missed a coil of half-inch lead piping, weighing about 150lbs., which he valued at 39s or E2. It was impossible to identify the lead after it had been melted. Herbert Rawling1 brother of one of the accused, stated that about three weeks or a month ago he saw the prisoners bring a coil of lead to the back of the house at night, and about a week afterwards his brother, Thomas Rawling, cut it up and brought it into the house. Brookes oame in, and they started melting the lead be- tween them. When it got cold they took it to the yard again. George Edwards, a hawker, of 7, Brook- street, Gyffin, Conway, stated that On the 24th November, while in Alexandra-road, Llandudno, Rawling came up to him and asked if he bought lead, and upon Being asked by witness if it was his own property and honest, he replied that it was and said that he was a nlumber. He then bought the lead for 5s 6d., and another small piece for Gd. He afterwards sold the lead to a marine store dealer. Sergt. Williams said that when he charged Brookes, he replied, "I'll come, certainly. I am quite clear this time," but Rawling replied to the charge, I know nothing at- all about it. I had a little old scrap-lead which I sold for 2s Gd." Supt. Rees said that he understood that whilst in custody Rawling had made a state- ment in whioh he admitted stealing the lead for which he was very sorry, and this being his first offence he wished to plead for mercy. Upon being formally charged, both prisoners pleaded guilty.

THE THEFT OF COPPER BANDS. George Edwards said that on the 24th November a man came up to him in Alexandra-road, and offered to sell him the copper bands (produced). He replied that they were new copper and he only bought old stuff which was of no use to anyone. Rawling was standing on the door step and heard what was going on. Sergt. Williams said that at noon on the 1st December he went to the pond and grappled for the copper bands in about four feet of water. He picked up two bags con- taining 54 bands, and another bag with 35 in. Altogether he found 89 bands. P.O. Ross stated that when he charged the prisoners with stealing the bands tney both pleaded guilty to the offence. Brookes, when asked if he had anything to say, said: "I am very sorry, and I sup- J>ose I have been here two often to ask for eniency, but I hope you won't send Rawl- ing to prison, as I am afraid that I led him into it." Mr Chamberlain, in addressing the bench on behalf of Rawling, said that Brookes practically confessed that he was the insti- gator of the thefts, and a good deal of the evidence showed that Brookes was the prime mover. Rawling was 23 years of age, and supported his mother and three children. The lead case might be treated as trivial as far as Rawling was concerned, and he thought it might be brought under the First OIfendere; Act. The second charge, as far as value went, was more serious, but Brookes admitted that he did it so that' there was no a cloar case against Rawling. The Chairman said that with regard to Brookes they had no option but to send him to prison ReTain. They had, however, taken into consideration what he had said concerning Rawling, and would deal leni- ently with him by sentencing him to three months' hard labour. The bench had taken also into consideration what Mr Chamber- lain had said concerning Rawling, and had decided to let him off by binding him over under the First Offenders' Act to come up for judgment when called upon.

The parchment certificate for life-saving of tha Royal Humane Society has been awarded to Mr Eugene J. D. Hoswell for a gallant attempt to aave a little boy named Savage, who was drowned while "paddling" in the river Dee, near Hawar- den Bridge, on August 13th last. The presenta- tion of the certificate was made by Mr J. W. Summers, chairman of the Flintshire County Council. Mr James Newton, manager of the Buckley Collieries, has been appointed by the North Wales branch of the National Association of Colliery Managers, to give evidence before the Royal Commission on Mines, and before the Departmental Committee on the Eight-hour Bill. L f,1^0 PauIa hates me. I know I hate • M 1 eaw you ki8s her when the came in. Oh, yes, I kissed her outwardly, but in- | wardly I put out my tongue to her."

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-=.. LLANRWST. SUNDAY SERVICES. Tho following will officiate at the differwif places of worship in the town on Sunday n-axt t-* Parish Church: Rev. T. Felix, Reotor. St. Mary's: Rector, Rev. T. Felix. Zion (C M.): Rev. R. Roberts, Colwyn Bay. Scotland-street (C. M.J: Rev. W. Foulkes, Bodfaxi. Horeb (W.): Rev. Ed. Davies, Fcnmachno. Tabernacle (C.): Rev. W. Qymvyd Williams. Ebsnezer (C.): Rev. B. M. Francis, Conway. St. James' (English Wesley-an): Rev. Hubbard, Oonway. Penuel (B): Rev. T. Shaaikland, Bangor. The Catholic Church (Cambro Breton .i8- Son): Holy Communion, 8; Parochial Mass, 11; Welsh Devotions, 6.30.—Father Trebaoi, O.M.I. POLICE COURT. The fortnightly sitting of this court was held on Monday, before Colonel Johnstone (presid- ing'), Dr. T. E. Jones, Colonel Higson, Messrs H. J. W. Watiing, Jelf Pettit, W. B. Halhed, J. Blackwall," Wm. Hughes, and E. Mills. Mary Roberts, the wife of David Roberts, Glanaber, Bettwsycoed, applied, through Mr E. Davies Jones, for a maintenance order against her husband, who had left her with one child eight years of age, 15 months ago. During the whole of that time he had not oontributed a single penny. The Bench made an order cor the payment of 6s per week, and -advocate's fea was allowed. David Davies, Narrow street, was fined Is and costs for making use of improper language. Catherine Morris. Scotland-street, was fined 2s 6d and costs for drunkenness, and for a like offence Wm. M'Carty, Sootland-street, was fined Ie and oosta. For being drunk ajid disorderly. Hugh Parry, River-tcrrace, was sent to prison for one month with ha.rd labour. Alexander Bentley, also charged with having been drunk and disorder^, was fined 5s. a.nd costs. On the application of Mr E. Davies Jones, the licence of the Stag Inn, Llangerniew, was trans- ferred to Mr T. H. Roberts, Llandyrneg. PERFORMANCE OF A CANTATA. Yesterday week, at the Concert Hall, the can- tata "Meadow Sweet" was successfully per- formed by a company from Dolwyddelen, who, it appears, are arranging the entertainments for the benefit of the poor of that parish. There was a fairly good audience. The first portion of the programme consisted of solos, duets quartettes and glees contributed in a. pleasing manner by Miss Emily Owen, Misa Kate joncs, Mr Ellis Roberts, Mr David Jones, Mr Pryce Jones, Mr and Mrs D. Somers, Miss B. Owen, Mr Owen Lloyd, and Miss L. J. Ellis. The second half of the entertainment consisted of a performance of the cantata "Meadow Sweet," the characters being: Meadow Sweet, Miss Mariot Campbell; Caterpillar afterwards Butterfly, Mr D. Somers; Fairy Queen, Miss Ivy King; the Wicked Fairy, La.dy Eva Heathcote. The chorus of flowers were Misses Kate Jones and Julia Owen (daffodils), Misses Bennie Williams. Lizzie Williams, and Lily Bowen (daisies), Miseee Eliza- beth Meredith and Emily Owen (forget-me-nots), Misses J. McNaughton and Lydia Roberts (poppies), Misses Mary Jones and Blodwyn Wil- liams (roses), Misses Alice Davies and Bathsheba Owen (violets). Master Desmond Somers created roars of laughter as little Elf. All the characters were well sustained, Misg Mariot Campbell proving that she is a refined actress; Miss Ivy King and Lady Eva Heathcota also carried out their parts to the letter; whilst Mr D. Somera was in every way a success. Mr D. D. Parry played the accompaniments through* out. At the conclusion the National Anthenj was rendered. SALE OF WORK AND CHRISTMAS TREE. Yesterday week, a very successful sale of work and CnribtiriLj tree was held in the Church House, the sum realised (£5) being devoted to the Church House building fund. There was a good attendance, and a brisk trade was done. A stall containing very useful articles was pro- sider over by Mrs Morgan, Airs E. P. Hughes, Misses Williams, Bryn Madin; Mias Fraser, inlise Morgan, and Miss Jane Jones. The "Gor- phwysfa" stall, which was also heavily laden with all sorts of fancy goods, was in charge of Mrs Priestley, the Misses Cunliifc, Robinson, Leighton, and Farr. Mr F. G. Charlton did well with his candle- lighting stall, where competitions took place in lignting' the largest number of candies with a. single match, 'ino winner was Mr Griffith Ro- berts, Mrs Watling being a good second. The refreshment stall was in charge of Mrs Cham- bers, Mrs Edwards, Miss Williams, and the Misses Mclntyre. Miss Mary and iivolyn RoO, berts had charge of the cake stall. The huge Christmas tree had been decorated with all kinds of presents, and when lit up in the evening, it presented a very pretty bight. This was under the care of Mrs Howard, Miss Woollam, Misses Hill, Morris, Halhed, and Bid- dulph, who were assisted by the Rev. T. Felix and Mr R. II. Jones. Music was supplied by Mr Salusbury Jones* band, who gave their services free of charge. During the day a number of competitions w<jr« indulged in, and resulted as folio we: "Brcad- making: 1, Miss Maggie Roberts, Ea.giee Hotel; 2, Miss Griffiths, Jones'-terrace Cake-making: 1, Miss Ella Morris; 2 and 3 (divided). Misses Wright, Bettwsycoed, and Williams, B'-yn Madin. Cake not exceeding Is 6d in value i Miss Carry Mclntyre. Hat trimming: 1, Mr H. J. W. Watiing, J.P.; 2, Mr Griffith Roberts. Cigarette-making (:01' ladies): Miss Wiiiiatr.u, Penmachno. Guessing competition: 1, Greuviii* Thomas. The baby show in the evening proved a great attraction. For the best baby under 12 months old-beauty, health, evidences of care and neat- ness of clothing to receive marks: Thero were five entries, and ultimately Dr. Pricha.rd, Bet- twsycoed, divided the prize between Master Ro- bert Williams, Plough-street, and Master Robt. Tiwett. The prize offered by Messrs Neave and Co. for the best baby under 18 months old. fed on their food, only brought one competitor. h child of Mrs R. Wynne Jones, John-street, and she was declared worthy of the prize. Mrs Watling and Mr Allard are to be hcastiiy congratulated upon the success which attended their efforts to swell the Church House buiidiug fund.

DENBIGH. INDUCTION MEETING. — The Rev. John Owen Jones has been inducted to the pastorate of Seion Chapel, Henllan-street. In the after- noon tea was prepared by lady members of tho congregation and others, and about 500 per- sons sat down to the tables. In the evening a meeting was held under the presidency of th Mayor, who is a deacon of the ohapel, for tho formal induction of Mr Jones. The chapel was crowded, and the devotional servic-us were eon- ducted by Mr D. E. Jenkins and Mr W. H. Prichard read letters of apology from several persons unable to be present. The Rev. R. Griffiths and T. Tudno Williams and others ailso took part in the proceedings. LECTURE.—Yesterday week the Rev. H. B. Ellis gave a lecture, illustrated by limelight views, on "Africa," at the Capei Ma-nr School- room. SUCCESS.—Mr J. D. Sayle, son of Mr Louis Sayle, Post Office-lane, was successful at the London University examination for the degree of B.Sc. Mr Sayle, who is now engaged under the London County Council Education Authority, was educated at Denbigh National Sehoo'e, and was for some time assistant teacher at the IA)VO_ lane (Boys) Schools. BOROUGH POLICE .COURT.-On Friday, before the Mayor (Councillor R. Owen), and Mr C. Cottom, the executors of the late Mrs Lloyd, the Bull Hotel, were granted an extension of licence on the occasion of the infirmary ball to-day (Thursday), and for tho military hy.ll on January 3rd. For being drunk and disorder- ly William Roberts, Henllan-street. was fined 5s and cocts. PERSONAL.—Mr A. Ffoulkcs Roberts, solici- tor, has been admitted a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland. NEW MISSION HALL. The question of erecting a new mission hall in Henllan-street has been discussed by the churchwardens of Denbigh, and negotiations for the purchase of a suitable site have been <om:npncod. It is intended that it shall be used also for Sunday School purposes instead of the Drill Hail, which is used at present. OBITUARY.—On Friday the funeral of Mr McPhail, of Tyddyn y Pare, Green, took place At the West Derby Cemetery. Liverpool. His death took place on the previous Tuesday, after a prolonged illness, at the age of 57. He had been staying at Green for some years now, and carrietx Qn a business in Liverpool, where he -vas hold + esteem. He was a member of the Scotch I'JVl rteria n Church. He leaves a widow, one son, and fou" '^ughters. TEA MEETTNvJ. —Yesterday week a tea, in y aid of the St. Asaph Wesleyan Chapel, was given at the Pendrof Chapel by Mrs Lloyd Jones, Llys Meddyg. This is the second in aid of the same object given in Denbigh. LITIGATION BETWEEN ITALlXTf nFALERS.-As reported some time ago 1-hiis Honour Judge Moss reserved his judgment in the complicated case of Manfredi, ice crenrti and chip potato dealer. Denbigh, and another .Italian carrying on a similar trade in Abergele, heard at the October County Court. The Judge has now communicated his decision to the reo gistrar, in which he gives judgment for the plaintiff on the claim, the defendant to return the articles mentioned in the claim or the value thereof (j36 5s 6d) within 14 days. Judgment was given for the defendant on the coiir.tercla.im with costi for the sum of E4 12s.

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