The Welsh Coast Pioneer and Review for North Cambria

ABERGELE. OBITUARY.—The death -uf Thomas Roberts, builder, occurred ou Saturday, after a very britf" illness. Much sympathy is felt in the neighbour- hood for the relations of the deceased, who was 10 very popular and highly resected. ( PRESENTATION. A presentation of gold plate to Mr Strangerian Hancock (who married Miss Sooit, of Plasuchai, Abergele), by Chinese employees, on his retirement Uom the manager- ship of the Jumpers' Deep Gold Mine, Johanes- burg (iiays the "Transvaai Leader"), haa an in- scription of which the folio wing is a literal trans- lati. n: A presentation to one big niaii mine owner. We, Chinese, have been here nearly two years. We are well fed and cared for. The work is good and suits us, and the pay is not small. The owner treats Wt as well as Heaven and earth treat us. We have nothing suitable to pre- sent the owner for his kindness. We present this souvenir from all the Chinese of the Jum- pers' Deep, 27th October, 19C6."—From the "Cheshire Observer." FAIR.—The monthly fair was but poorly at- tended, and but little stock was shown. A fair- 6 ly good number of pigs were offered, but the close proximity of Christmas prevented good Bales. DRAMATIC ENTERTAINMENT. On Monday evening a most successful musical and dramatic entertainment was held in the Village Hall, St. Geo on the pro- gramme as "The Palace of Varieties." The first part consisted of a talented display of vocal and instrumental music, including pianoforte, clario- net and violin selections, and the famous ".Bod- oryn Bones" -a. term descriptive of the clever manipulation of "bones" by Mr J. D. Jones, Bodoryn. The following were the artistes: Major Hughes, Kinmel; Messrs J. D. Jones, E. W. Bradley, W. Hall, W. H. Davies, J. E. Rodgers. Wm. Davies, and H. Bedford; the Misses J ones. Birdi-e Griffiths, Mary Roberts, and M. Gilchrist; with Miss Frances Hughes, Kin- mel, and Miss Gwladys Evans acting as aocom- panists. The chair was occupied by the Rev. D. W. Evans, St. George. The second part of the programme consisted of a short dialogue, entitled "A Joint Household." The character of "Mrs Smithers" (a married "old maid," of uncertain age), was taken by Miss Frances Hughes; and thai of "Mrs Tallett" (a fussy young mother), by Miss Horatia. Hughes. The performance reflected great credit upon the artistes. The proceeds were in aid of Thomas Holmes, of St. George, who met with a serious accident, and was unable to work for many months. ABERGELE NOTES. (By "Lingo."). A rumout has got about that there is to be a tradesmen's ball early next year, and I sincerely hope it is correct. It is some years since Aber- gele has had a good ball, and now that the Church House has been enlarged, and the facili- ties afforded for such an event, I hope Mr Bush- DelI, Mr Pierce, Mr Fletcher, and others will take the matter up. Abergele does not mean to let the cornirtg-of- fc^e of Lord Cochrane to pass without notice. Already a movement is on foot for the organisa- tion o; a committee to that end. The Earl corr.es of age early next year (February, I believe), so °^c 18 no time to loee if the event is to be cele- brated with the enthusiasm it deserves.

COLWYN BAY. We beg to inform the public that Mr Reginald P. Herbert, who A-as formerly in the employ of the original proprietors of the "Pioneer," has now no connection what- soever with this paper. We simply make this announcement in order to avoid in future any understanding which now appears to exist in some quarters. XMAS. AND NEW YEAR.-Best Lines in Ciga.rs, Cigarettes, Tobaccos; Cigar and Cigarette -ses>A Pouches, and Gentlemen's Smok- ing Kequisites. — Need ham, 16, Station-road, Colwyn Bay. 16906 HE EISTEDDFOD at Rhyl, on Boxing-Day, «if j "n* All the classes have well, and it will be the principal holiday event, of North Wales. MUSICAL SUCCESS.—Among the successful candidates at the recent examination of the In- corporated Society of Musicians for this district, ^ne,a^e P'fa6ed the names of Misses C. Tur; t Llewelyn Jones, F.R.C.O.); nwtl \r P?weIL h°nours; and Mj68 M Miller W*e Moms), pupils of the Wilton House School, Rrnere s Arcade. nn the Congregational Church, erf Wr irt morning, the marriage took place Joaee' of Coiwyn Bay, and Mass Edith Myfanwy Hughes, of Rhyl. Mr Job Jones was th« best man, and the bride was A y Mf Roland Jones, Gowanlea. RowUn^T Wa? held at Mr and Mrs rair residence, after which the happy P^ J<ar Fr°deham. RF-SIC.NATION -We understand that owing newlvT^li !n.hla family Mr T. K Purdy, the Association'0 11 presi.dent of the Ratepayers' ^sociation will, unfortunately, have to wsver h" connection with that body. dolee^i^ov1^' k~ annt>»| distribution of th« deserving win7 ^landrillo charities for will be made a^th»np r?<?,lpt of P*™12 to-day (FricLS tr+Counc,]ftRoom, Station-road, a-m- and 12.30 Wm. Jones, M I?UBt 1x5 made Mr £ £ .«, <■ m S&ft year 1906 in aid of th! £ co]ileftjon8 for the faff. £ 1 Is; W Eljt -"Post Office J 3d; Thomas Jon^ S* Williams, P. and .H. Lewis a*k«id House, 5s 8d; cji-gae lis, electricitv dJ n ,Dl?tnct Coun- 6B 2d; Brvn v?' gen€rai lljS 2d, total ling worth, Is 7d Do^i J"1' £ 2; ,Tlloma« Chel- ny, Is; Thomas' JonS rCf Edgar Hind- Ray«es and Co £ 16 a. House, lis 6d; Co- £ 3 4s; K^^haw f 6d: LIandd»hs Quar^ E. II. Davies ?D °°A £ 9 «nd Wilkinson, 4a 10d- Dyson Railway Company (GooH« n and North- hams. 10s 5d; W. Hodtrkin! i/ irr^and Wil- Sons, Is 9d; and John JOnDs and Sons, 4,g; tOW, £42 Os 4d. and 46; ww, MR R. B. SHEWELL'S WITT itr Richard Ecvmgton Shewell of vlr'^ 81 Uh B?y' wll° died °oto'ber 19th aged ol, left estate valued af £ n ^7Q /it qj' 8 and at £ 13 323 1 s 8d gross, his iviii, daw 25th 0-t-b--r, 1905, witlh codicil of 25th April .Oo' Wltil a ed to liis daughter, Misa SoohLa On £ ian^ bJtT01/' P.°W?r reserved to grant p^ bate also to his daughter, Mrs Helen Mai^ Stears, aiui her husband, Wm. Ed Stear7 Sd S-™ £ 10!1and h» hiuMhoTd an<i personal effects, and to hi* son ILi'-nlrl S±1;f0' T1 h,e- lef5t the ^dioof iS m trust for his wife ror life and on ier decease £ 350 to each of his said twS daucrhters, with an additional £ 150 to each o"d .remain^er of the residue one-third in truat for his son, Harold Rich CW^ thlrd ^,3t f°r his J««^ter sShU Constance, and the remaining one-thirrl in &*„ £ >' 1» ^Stter, Helen Mar, StoaS rem^nder of one ruoietv of sorv>rf^ to her husband, and the moiety and ultimate remainder to her issue. PAUL'S Y.M.S. THE WOMAN SUFFRAGE MOVEMENT DISCUSSED. On Tuesda.y evening, the meeting of the St. FAUJS Parliamentary Debating Society was of an interesting character. Numerous invitations had been sent out, with the result that the at- tendance waa very largte. The room had been most tastefully decorated with pkuits, flowers, etc., whilst the floor was covered with an abundance of carpets. Electric lij-ht had been installed, and the general appeara-nce of the room had been much enhanced thereby. At 7.45 a debate vvaa oommejiced, Uie resolu- tion being that "In :he opinion of this House the time is now ripe for the removal oi ail civil disabilities frcm women." "WOMAN RAN UP P.ILLS, AND DESERVED THE VCTE." The "Aroiiiber for Merionethshire," in op- ix^-jinjg- the Hili, delivered a. most interesting aaid facetious speech. Afterwards "the Member for co. Galway" spoke in its support. Look at the Primrose League, said he, that is "manned" by ladies (appiause and laughter). It hiad been a mighi// success in the past, but had been a mighty failure at the last gen- eraJ election, because lie ladies had not worked b:1.rd (laughter). He was in favour of the ladies having a vote. We trusted to their devotion and integrity, and allowed them to pledge our credit, a privilege which they never abused. We bad also confidence in their busi- ness capacity, and allowed them to run up bills, which were paid graciously, because they had every confidence in them (laughter). What, thoreiore, is t-here to prevent a lady taking her proper place in the ballot-box? The mental calibre of a. cultured woman was one of the finest assets of the country. For 60 years the country had been governed by a cidtured woman, who had raised the tone of society (applause). Woman was higher tha.n man in the maihe- matical t-ripc-Js of Cambridge. Woman was determinod to have a vote, and neither the storms nor the opposition of man would avail against this determination (choers). "THE NEW WOMAN." "The Member far Armagh" spoke for somo time on the "new" woman. The Bill was, in his opinion, the outcome of "a few henpecked and petticoatcd women." During the last suffragette trial, eight married women had beeo brought up. Where were their husbands to allow them to fro about in this manner? It was in the household that woma.n found her best and truest position. Women were getting into I offices, a.nd working' fur orw>third of what a man earned, and in many cases this was not from necessity, but simply from a desire to oontribute to their personal adornment and linery. ("Shame," and laughter).' WOMEN AS POLICEMEN. "The Member for London," said that during a Parliamentary career of over 30 years, he had never heard a. proposal more revolutionary than that (hea»r, hear). What would ba the result of removing ail the disabilities from women, to the country in general? Was it seriously in- tended for womeu to become policemen? A policeman was a man who could be asked for the correct time. Did they ever know a woman's watch to show the correct time? (loud laughter). Then., as postmen-we! the con- tents of letters leaked out sufficiently now (re- newed Laughter). What would be the result if women were appointed? He doubted whethei they would get their letters at all. Then, on the berch, it was customary for all learned judges to wear the same robes. Wculd any self-respecting woman wear the same robes as a. sister Decidedly not (applause and laughter). E'.oquence was the exception rather than the ruse, but if it occurred that women took to this walk of life, it would ba the rule rather than the exception (hcvir, hear). The speaker continued at somo length, and gave a programme of what would occur in the case of ladies be- coming M.P.'s., which roused roars of laughter. He was perfectly satisfied with the position now held-by woman, and would deplore my tffoit to depos8 her from her present high pi.i-'w le (a.pplause). On the House dividing, the resolution was carried bv 86 votes to 43. "TEA ON THE TERRACE." Tea was next served "oa the terrace, which a programme of music was render-; d by Miss Madge Dunning and Miss Geriruie Jioi.n, two famous local contraltos; Mr W. 0. Ro- berts (violi.n), Miss Olwen Brook (pianoforte), Rev. J. H. Hope, and Miss Roberts. Miss Ham- mersley acted as accompanist. During the evening Oanon Roberts addressed the meeting, and said that the object of tho Y.M.S. was to get the Church young men to- gether. They were doing good work. They met every night of the week, and once a moritn held a smoking' ooncert. He appealed for fresh members. In conclusion, he observed that as the "election expenses" were only Is 6d they were safe to be returned to power—no matter what politics (Laughter). He expressed the thanks of the Y.M.S. to all for the entertain- ment provided. Mr A. Morton also made a strong appeal for better support.

OLD CCLWYN. XMAS. AT THE SHOPS.—Mr R. W. Wil- liams, The Emporium, has a largo variety of blouses, of every description; ties, etc. His speciality for the scasou is his 66 tailor-made costume, the workmanship on which is of the very highest order, and satisfaction is guaran- teed. SOIREE.—As will 00 seen from our adver- tisement columns, a soiree and dance will be held in the Gymnasium Schools, on New Year's eve. Tickets are obtainable from Mr E. P. Ro- berts, Gymnasium School. BAZAAR AND XMAS. TREE.-A most suc- cessful bazaar was held at the Assembly Room, Old Coiwyn, on Tuesday and Wednesday of last week. The total amount realised was £224. Ap- pended is a list of stallholders and helpers:—No. 1 Stall: Miss Francis; assisted by Miss Notley, Miss Whitle, and Mr Wright. No. 2 Stall: Mrs Pryoe-Jones; assisted by Mrs Heenan, Miss Jen- kins, Miss Vaughan, Miss Brittain, Miss W. Pryce-Jones, and Miss K. Albutt. No. 3 Stall: Mise Upton; assisted by Misses Jackson, Hugheg, and Cowlishaw. No. 4 Stall: Miss George; assist- ed by the Misses Stevenson. No. 5, Welsh Stall: Mrs Sandorson, Mrs Hannah, and Mrs Lloyd; assisted by the Misses Sanderson and A. Lewis. No. 6 Stall: Mrs Wilding and Mm Earp; assisted by Mifs Horrocks, Mns Mahoney, Mrs Bates, Mrs Watkinson, Miss Earp, and Miss D. Bowk- ley. No. 7 Stall: Mrs and Miss Lloyd; assisted by Mies C. Mocatia. No. 8 Stall: Misj Pember- ton, Miss Pendlebury, and Miss A. G. Pendle- bury. No. 9, Xmas. Treo and Stall: Misses Jack- eon, Demetrieux, Roberts, and Kevin. No. 10 Tea Stall: Miases Broadbent; assisted by Mrs Owen, Miss Webb, Miss E. Jones, Miss Jones, and Miss Newport. No. 11, Cakes and Swoct Stall: MiEe Whittaker.

CONWAY. LOVERS of the Eisteddfod should make an effort to be present at the Boxing-Day Eistedd- fod, at Rhyl. There is a splendid entry.

ULANRWST! MAKE an effort to attend the great Eisteddf meeting, at Rhyl, on Boxing- Day. Tho ntries are of a record character. Special bookings from all parts.

LLANDUDNO. THE BOXING-DAY EISTEDDFOD, at Rhyl, promises to be a great sucoess, and should on no account be missed. Miss Laura Evans will be tae principal vocalist.

RHYL BOXING-DAY EISTEDDFOD.-A record en- try for this great event has been reoeived. Two meetings have been arranged. It will be tho event of the holidays. the

PRESTATYN. THE EVENT of the holidays will be the Boxing-Day Eisteddfod, at Rhyl. Record entry and tine competitions. NOT A TEETOTAL DRINK.-At Rhyl S^Uu~L. ?Urt on Fn<lay> Capt. Maodonald, ot Prestatyn, appeared as plaintiff in a judgment summons against Mr Ohas. Shaw estate agent, Liverpool, the debt being m respect of commission paid to the defendant by the plaintiff m respect of the sale of land, the title of which was the subject of an action before the judge several months ago. Mr A. Lewis Jones appeared for the plaintiff, and the defendant wrote a letter to the court stating that he was in poor cii cuzobtances jiist now, business being very quiet. Plaintiff; Defendant says he is a. ¡ teetotaller, your Honour, but he drank whiskey with me a.t the Iloyal Victoria Hotel, Prestatyn, and that is not a teetotal drink (laughter). He paid for it, and he can pay me now the commission I paid him. Te Judge: Whether he dirank whiskay with vou or not he does not appear to be very flush with money now. Twenty-eight days or ICte a month. WHY HJI WOULD NOT LEAVE.—On Friday, at the Rhyl County Court, Mr Wm. Dutton, Prescott, applied for an ejectment order against his tenant, Mr Ceo. Parnell, of Prestatyn. Defendant's explanation as to why he did not leave was that he was waiting for a settlement with tho plaintiff. When he took the cottage there was a large yard attached to it, which was an induce- ment to him to take the place, but plain- tiff let it to the Prestatyn Urban Council to keep a few things in until their town's yard was ready. He had been greatlv in- convenienced. The Judge said the defend- ant waa bound to leave if he had had notice. If he had any claim against the plaintiff he should bring an action for breach of con- tract. Defendant would have to give up possession in fourteen days

CHRISTMASTIDE GIFTS. WHERE AND WHAT TO BUY. If it did nothing other than loosen one's purse strings Christmas more than jusliiies llo institution. At other periods of the year we are excused for keeping a more or less tight hold over these, but the man who fails to re- lax his grip during the festive seasori is a poor type of being at best. And, i.ow that paterfamilias are generously inclined, the one bane of his existence is a solution of the old problem, "What shall I buy for so and so (' As a kind of seasonable gob! in tins potty worry seems to have pervaded the Chr'stmaa atmos- Iphere from time immemorial. In these days of abundant newspapers the trouble must, how- ever, be far less pronounced. Indeed, it should ere 'now have been altogether banished, for a cursory glance over the advertising col- umns of a popular journal must result m tho disaovery of the very thing needful. In our 001u¡llS, for instance, there are :1H- nouncements which must not only attract the eye, but will aho appeal to all purchasers ot articles or conunodinc-s for (ihriatinas, and help intending buyers to mrvke their "choice without undertaking the painful operation (for thin it is to i.li9 majority of men, at any rate) of putting a small army of shop assistants into endioss and unnecessary trouble. If it is anything in the form of Christmas fruit that is required one needs but consult Messrs E. B. Jones and Co., who, from thai*- well stocked stores at Rhyl, Lianrwst, and Llan- dudno, undertake to supply curracits, raisins, suif.Sin-as, lemon peel, etc., in any quantity, and at moderate prices. A little delicacy for tho Christmas breakfast table which will be founxl eminently pleasing is a Daren loaf, manufactured from the cele- brated Daren Flour, whilst for threepence half- ponny Messrs Paul Bros., millers, Brunswiek- street, Liverpool, will send ai<x.ig a packet of cake flour, which produces a perfect, light, and dainty cake, and Crawford's "Royal Gingor" biscuits must form a delicate addition to the tea table. Your dinner-table guests must be charmed with some B.V. Sauce, asid Bcmuihiio Bread, the acme of parfection, cannot fail to please, be your digestive organs what they may. Tiien, theire is no scarcity of sjrticles from which to choose your presents or cards. Tlie Fame Supply Co., of Ccion-streel', Glasgow, undertake to send in return for Is 2d an album and 100 choice cards. If you are not satisfied your money will be refunded. What more acceptable in the wy of Yuletide gifts can be found than a Jaegr^r dressing gQVnl. rug, fancy waistcoat, or plaid, such as are supplied by Mr E. P. i'la-foot, of 47, Bridge- street Row, Chester? I If your fancy lies in the direction of a, piece of furniture, your average* friend and his wife would not think lightly of one of Bussey's cannon-billiard tables. These may be had at from £ 2 2s upwards, and as a source of enter- tainment there is nothing to compare with them. Messrs Ithind and EO:J8, Ltd., Stretford-road, Manchester, have one of Lie- largest stocks of furniture in the provinces, whilst Messrs Ray and Miles, of London-road, Liverpool, and the Pioneer Furnishing Stores, Bold-street, Liver- pool, or, stiii nearer home. Messrs Thomas and Fisher, Llandudno, pride themselves upon their huge assortments of furnishing goods. None of these firms could be patronised with dissatis- faction, whatever your taste may be for pre- sents of a substantial character. Should you require anything in the direction of ladies' wearing apparel, Messrs W. S. Wil- liams and iSons, the iloyal Warehouse, and Pioneer, Llandudno, is at present conducting a big" sale. Ladies' coats, b'ouses, dressings govves, dress skirts, silk umbrellas, fur ties, muffs, and a hundred and one other articles are oi'Vered^at greatly reduced prices. In such an estabiisliment as that of Oldfieids Limited, whose magnificent stock comprises dia- mond and other ge;n goods, silver and silver plate, jewellery of evory description, watches, clocks, and innumerable fancy goods, the seeker after Christmas presents may find t.hem in in- finite variety, c.t priccs such as will suit most plebian., as well as tho most patrician, pocket. From a cunningly designed smoker's requisite in silver, or a pretty new art pendant or necklet in similar metal, to tho value of a few shillings, one can come up by innumerable easy stages to a silver tea service, value 50 guineas. If this is not dnough, a venture may be made into diamonds, and a couple of thou- sand pounds invested in a necklet or tiara, or other ornate piece of gem jewellery. Of late years, the demand for small articles in solid silver for everyday wear and use, has enor- mously increased. Now-a-days. thanks to such enterprising firms as Hldfielcs Ltd. the trade has been revolutionised, and t.he prohibitive prices which used to rule, no longer obtain. This.well known and popular establishment irn Old Post Office Place, Liverpool, is just now besieged with buyers, who find the beautiful, artistic articles displayed there, both pleasing to the eye and tempting to the purse. The total value of the stock held during the Christ- mas month will exceed one hundred thousand pounds, and includes articles ranging in prices from one shilling to one thousand pounds. A decidedly useful present to a householder would be one of the Carron Company's heating stoves. These stoves give the maximum of heating efficiency with the minimum consump- tion of fuel, and for durability and attractive apparance they are surely unsurpassed. Finally, emphasise your friendship with your builder by recommending him to trade with Messrs James Wheel don and Sons, of Salford. c>- and establish still more firmly your hold upon the good opinions of those at home by taking them a trial box of Kleneezi soap and powder.

.j.8. PRETTY WEDDING AT OLD COLWYN. MR E. A. SHRIMES-MISS B. S. MORRIS. On Wednesday, December 12th, at the Welsh Wesleyan Chapel, Colwyn, the marriage took place of Miss Beatrice S. Morris, daughter of Mr Edward Morris, Worn Villa, Sefton-road, Coiwyn, and Mr E. A. Sbrimes, son of Mr Shrimes, stationmaster, Kileby. The officiating ministers were the Revs. F. E. Jones, Golwyn Bay, and D. Gwynfryn Jones, Llandudno. The bride was attired in pale biscuit-coloured eilk eolienne, over cream silk, trinnned with chiffon and lace, and wore a white crinoline hat, and carried a bouquet of white ohrysanthemums. Miss Morris, sister of the bride, one of the bridesmaids, was attired in pale mauve silk eoli- enne; and the Misses Staunton. Liverpool, and Miss Gwladys Williams, Llandulas, the other bridesmaids, wore white muslin trimmed with lace. All wore butterfly bows, and carried bunches of chrysanthemums. The bride's mother was dreaded in black silk eolienne with toque. THE PRESENTS. Bride's parents, household linen and sewing machine; bride's sister, hand-embroidered after- noon tea cloth; Mr Aiban Morris (bride's brother), silver pickle fork; Master Willie Morris (do.), stair rods; bridegroom's parents, dinner service and silver photo frames; Mrs Harris (bridegroom's sister), table cover; Mr Bert Shrimes, silver butter dish and knLc; Miss Sharp and Mr L. Shrimcs, brass kettle and stand; Mr Edgar Shrinjcs, tents; Mr and Mrs J. Shrimes, crumb brush and tray; Miss Smith, Kilsby, book; Mrs Joseph Jones, Coiwyn, servi- ettes and table centre; Miss Brain and Mr L. Brain, Tamworth, drawing-room clock; Mrs Parry, Colwyn, Duchcssc's cover; Miss Parker, do., carvers; Miss Smith, do., d'oyleys; Miss Sliawerow, Timperley, set of d'oyleys; Mr and Mrs Joseph Edwards, Bagillt, counterpane; Master Harold Edwards, do., pillow slips; Mr Kimberlin, Colwyn Bay, bedroom towels; Mrs Williams, Llandulas, silver butter knife; Miss Gwladys Williams, do., brass match holder; Mr S. Owen, Bagillt, piano cover; Mrs Hughes, do., pictures; Mrs Bevan, do., butter dish; Miss M. A. Bevan, do., caKe dish; Mrs Lloyd, do., pic- tures; Mrs Mitchell, do., antique vase; Mrs Thomas, Llandulas, cruet; Mrs Evans, Coiwyn, set of jugs; Mrs Edward Jones, silver tea epoons; Mr Coltman, London, drawing-room coal-box; Mrs Morris, Colwyn, dessert knives; Mrs Jones, Bagillt, sugar basin and cream jug; Mrs and Miss Buckingham, Bedford, silver salt-oellars; Misses Bonnet, Colwyn, silver preserve dish; Mr 'R. A. Jones, do., silver breakfast cruet; Miss Williams and Mrs Owen Jones, do., table clothe Mrs W. L. Jones, do., silver jam spoon; Rev. F. E. Jones, Colwyn Bay, silver serviette rings in case; Mrs Isaac Evans, Colwyn, silver cake knife and silver butter knife; Miss Gledhill, do., vase; Miss Whittaker, do., afternoon tea cloth; Mrs Antis, Reigate, dessert dishes; Miss Jones, Kotchur. Colwyrf, silver-mounted scent bottle; Mr and Mrs John Henry Williams, do., silver- mounted flower vase; Mr and Mrs Parry, Llan- dudno, silver coffee-pot; Mrs Thomas, do., sugar basin and silver sifter; Mrs Rosewell, Ixmdon, salad dish; Mrs Beverley, Colwyn, plate basket; Mrs Wolstcnholme, do., ornaments; Miss Wol- stenholmo, do., tray cloth; Miss Staunton, Liver- pool, hall brushes; Miss Ella Staunton, do., crumb brush and tray; Miss Williams, Glan Conway. cake stand; Mr J. W. Jones, Colwyn, crumb brush and tray; Mr J. O. Jones, Colwyp Bay, sideboard cover and tray cloths; Mrs David Edwardn, Colwyn, teapot and stand; Miss Ada Hughes, Wrexham, hand-made embroidery.

WEATHER OBSERVATIONS AT BETTWSYCOED. For the week ending Sat., December 15th, 1906. Mean maximum (in shade) 43.2 Mean minimum (in shade) 34.5 Highest in shade 49 Lowest in shade 33 Maximum in the sun 79 Lowest on the grass 30 Bright sunshine 4.3hr. Mean amount of cloud 61p.s. H. W. FOX, Observe*

VISITORS AT COLWYN BAY. PWLLYCKOCHAN HOTEL. J. S. Littlewood, Esq., and Mrs Littlewood, resident. T. W. lvoy, Esq., I<oi;don. MM Honidge, liury. Miss Maishall, Manchester. E; Clogg, Esq., and Mrs Clegg, Milnrow. Mini Jiotium'oy, Rochdale. Mrs Whit worth, Mihiruv. Edward Clegg, Esq., Mm and Mies Clegg, Rochdale. Sir Cnarles and Lady To trie, Liverpool. Edward Petrlo, Esq., QO. Matter l'etrie, do. J. Woodhcad, Esq., and Mrs Woodhead, Chesterfield. Edwin Oliver, Esq., Manchester. H. L. Groves, Eeq., and Mrs Groves, and chauffeur, Windermere. Mrs Gray, London. Mies Fernioy, do. Mia? Montagu, do. Captain Pags.hawe, do. II." F. Siiiith, ilsq., Manchester. -dn Jq., Ambleside. V. O'Neill, Esq., and Mies O'Neill, and chaiifiVur, Castloton. Professor a.nd Mrs Dunkerley, Manchester. W. Arnold., J'(h and Mrs Arnold, Haie. J. Arnold, Esq., do. W. Arnold, 1<q. (junr.), Air.; and Master I Arnold, John OL Strafford. ESQ., and Mrs Sbv-,Iord, Live: pool. C. Todd. I'li-.q., and Mr^ITodd, Dirk-dale. Joseph law, Esq., Cleckheason. M Goldthorp, do. Mrs Clarke, Higher Broughton. Dr. Aiuhew C. Clarke. Alfred Holt, Esq., and friend, Aigburth. E. C. Sa.nxa.y, Iu-q., and Mrs Sanxay, Liver- I pool. C. 11. Sanxay, Esq., do. F. Brocklehmrt, E.vq., and Mrs Brocklehurst, Rusholme. G. N. Fiancia. FÆq., and Mi-ees Francis, Hoylake. John Pugh. Esq., Mrs and Muster Pugh and nurse, Coventry. Dr. J. Campbell Brown and Mrs Campbell Brown. Liverpool. A. Lloyd Robert*, Esq., and Mrs Lloyd Ro- berts, do. H. Cooper, fvq., and Mrs Conner, Ashton- under-Lyne. M. Morrcan. Mns and Master Morrcan, Didfibury. Dr. Smyth and Mrs Smyth, Blackheath. John Evars, Esq., Liverpool. John Evans, Eeq. (junr.), do. E. n, E.q., and Mrs Simpson, lupan. M:st-:<^s Simpson, do. W. Sirnp-on, Esq., do. Dr. and Mrs Alexander, London. Arthllr Heap. Esq., Mrs and Miss Marjorie Heap, Rochdale. T. McKorzie, Esq., and Mrs McKenzie, do. John BSyth, Esq., and Mrs Blyth, Liverpool. Mrs Dodd a.nd family (5), Oldham. A. Murray, Ecq., Manchester. E. M. ^Gresham, Mrs Gresham, family and nllrc, J1o-\idon. Wm. Esq., and party, Macclesfield. Harnsc-n Joncf?, Esq., Liverpool. l COLWYN BAY HOTEL. W. Whitehead, .Esq., Mandicstcr. T. H'<wc, Esq., do. Miss Bell, Liverpool. Miss Mabel Wood, do. II. Bolto-^ Esq., Accrington. Mrs Bolton, do. J. Thompson, Esq., Chester. Mrs Thornpson and maid, dü. II. Dewhurst, Esq., and valet, Cheshire. C. P. Dewhurst, Esq., and valet, do. Earl of Inniskillen and vaiet. J. B. Littledale, }i;q., a.nd valet, Cheshire. Colonel Drury, Banbury. W. H. Koudrick, Esq., Birmingham. D. C. Leslie, Esq., London. W. Smith, Esq., do. C. Holt, Esq., Liverpool. Mrs Holt, ào. Colonel O'Ma.lloy, Ireland. Thos. B. Garvin, Esq., Cheshire. Mrs B. Garvin, do. G. Lauder, Esq., Chorlton-cum-IIardy. Mrs G. Lauder, do. S. Sol Ion, Esq., London. II. Huxtable, Esq., GO. W. Ivy, Esq., ùo. J. Jones, Esq., Birmingham. IMPERIAL HOTEL. Mr and Mrs Adam 2.11d chaffeur, Newferry. Mr Kemp, Bristol. Mr Johnson, Liverpool. Mr Llewellyn Jones, London. Mr Osborne, do. Mr Tullooh, Manchester. Mr Reg. Owen, do. Mr Holland, do. Mr Nicholson, London. Mr C. Walker, Birmingham. Mr Dennison, do. Mr Komba.ll, Liverpool. Mr Griffiths, do. Mr John Craven, ljondon. Mr Morris, do. -r Mr Morgan, do. Mr Moore, do. HOTEL METROPOLE. F. Hinchcliue, Esq., and Miss Hinchcliffe, Leeds. Miss Thompson and friend, Southport. A. E. Ilobart, Esq., and MM Hobart, do. Wm. Taylor' Esq., New Brighton. W. G. Gordon, Esq., and Mrs Gordon, Whiticy Bay. Master Godfrey and Mitecs Gordon, do. Miss Watson, Nowcastlc-on-Tyne. John Collins, L.R.A.M., Barnsluy. Mrs Robinson, Liverpool. Shirley, Esq., do. Mrs and Misses Warner, Trentham. A. Warner, iiisq., do. N. D. Deykin, Esq., and Mrs Deykin, Bir- mingham. H. G. Halsey, Esq., Pcnarth. O. Powell, Wiwslow. A. Lenton, Sutton Coldfield. Phillip Lavgarns, Esq., M.C.C. Mrs Lomas, Leicester. Miss Mather, do. G. H. Hames, Manchester. G. F. Thompson, Esq., Shoffield. LOCKYER'S PRIVATE HOTEL. Mrs Timmis, Seaforth. Mr Leslie Timmis, do. Rev. H. Marks and Mrs Marks, Ratcliff, Vic. Miss Johnstone, Didsbury. Nurse Fratser, do. Mr Evans, Liverpool. I Mr and Mrs 1,1. Hughes, Wrexham. Misses Hughes, do. Mr and Mrs Fletcher, Bury. Mr and Mrs Hislon, Prestwich. Miss and Messrs Hislop, do. Mr Coleman, Birmingham. Mr and Mits Ellderton. Manchester. Mr and Mrs Bamford, Uttoxeter. Miss Nicholson, Old Hill, Liverpool. Mr A. Nicholson, do. Mr and Mrs Browell, Birmingham. Mr Browell (junr.), do. Mr Alban Bamford, Uttoxctcr.

THE COLWYN BAY-LLANDUDNO LIGHT RAILWAY. (To the Editor of the "Pioneer."). Sir,—I should not have troubled you in this matter, but really, could not sit in silence and allow such arrant nonsense as was contained in a letter in your last Îió6UO to uniairly in flu once your Tea-doiti. ( I do not know who Mr Purdy is, and there- fore concludo that as I know most of the rate- payers and voters in the town, he must be a now- comer. Of course, he is none the worse for that, but he is surely lacking in the knowledge and 1 exporicnoc of somo of us as to what is really re- guired for the good government and -future prosperity of the Bay. We are told many strange things, few of which, in our opinion, are true. For instance, we arc told the trees in Con- way-road will either have to bo cut down or mutilated because of the trams. My reply to that is: if char-a-bancs, waggons, carts, etc., can get past the trees without dangers, so will tram cars. At all events, the surveyor for the district is quite able to judge of this, and he seems to have no fear for the trees. Then the tradesmen are brought into it by telling them what will happen if trams are al- lowed to go along the main road. I do not know whether the writer possesses 6hop property or has been a shopkeeper. But, as a tradesman of 25 years' experience, I certainly deny his assertions. In every case I would vote solidly for trams whenever I had the chanoe, as I shall have upon this occasion. Let him remember that some of the shopkeepers in Colwyn Bay have shop property elsewhere as well as here, and are therefore, no doubt, in a much better posi- tion to speak with authority on this question than Mr Purdy. As to the depreciation of pro- perty, that altso I deny. Let the clerk to the Council be instructed to write to every town in the kingdom for itiformation upon this subject, and I am certain the replies will bo that in every town the rateable value has risen oonisidera-bly directly after trams have started running; and that property has increased in value. I challenge Mr Purdy to get this information through the Council. The boarding-house proprietors want the trams, as they recognise it means more visi- tors to the town. The carriage proprietors may oppose trams. So they do motor-cars and cycles, but they do not prevent people using them, for a matter of fact there are many thousands more on the roads to-day than there were twelve 1 months ago; and surely the progress and pros- perity of Colwyn Bay is not to be stopped to oblige the carriage proprietors. They do not pay rates for their carriages, their horses, or the roads they use. Now, as to the improper use of trams on Sun- days. Surely, to say that if the cars run on Sun- days, it will result in people taking a ride on purpose to get drink, is an insult to the religious life and temperance influence of the many churches and chapels in Coiwyn Bay and district. I will not believe the people here arc so bad as tho writer seems to suggest. I oertainly think our men and maidens are as sober and refined as those in any other district. Trams are not sufficient ^excuse to charge the district with the danger of illegal drinking habits.—Yours, etc., PRO BONO PUBLICO.

A LLANDDULAS WOKAN S CONTEMPT OF COURT. At the Rhyl County Court on Friday, rofûrence wus made to a judgment sum- mons^ajsamit Miss Mary Jane Williams, .y z iynyiiordd Cottages, Llanddulas. The de- fendant had failed to appear in answer to a subpoena and a letter from the Registrar, and at the last court the Judge fined her £ 0, and ordered hor to appear at the court on Friday. Mr Joseph Lloyd appeared for tho plain, tin. Mr Joseph WiiTtams, auctioneer, Rhyl, steiipod into the witness box OIl the oase being called, and said that as agent for the hoiise occupied, by the defendant, he knew something -.I)oiit her. Ho could say that she had been ill, and had been away. He had seen the defendant's brother during the past weok, and lwJ suggested that the defendant should p,nr>ear in court that day and put her case before the Jiid-c. He was afraid thai tho wen t her was too seret e for her to at- tend. He came to the court to be of service to the defendant. The Judge: The only service you can be to the defendant is to get her to obey the order of the court. She cannot set the court at defiance. Mr Jos. YV illiains I know she is penniless. The Judge: Why does she not attend and tell me (so. If she is penniless I would not make an order against her. But people liave to learn t-liev cannot set the court at uenance. If they do Get the court at defiance, I ntust exercise its powers, and she is already fined £5. Mr Jos. Williams: If you will adjourn the case until the next court, I will see her. She only returned lar-t Wednesday. Mr Jos. Lloyd lias she been in T?hyl? Mr Jos. Williams: I have not seen her. She haw been away. Mr Jos. Lloyd: Do you know that she was actually in Rhyl on tho day of the lpst court, when she was fined for non-attend- ance ? Mr Jos. Williams: No. Mr Jos. Llojd: I am told that as a hot she wrs. She seen by one of the bailiffs, but she did not -pt to the court. Vlhë.,t does she do for a living ? Mr Jos. Williams I do not know. It is a mystery. I know I cannot get. the rent. Mr Jos. Lloyd I am told that she keeps an able-bodied brother at home doing noth- ing. Mr Jos. Williams: I don't know anything else about them. Mr Jos. Lloyd: Your intervention on her behalf is done uithoiit her authority, a.nd not at her suggestion ? Mr Jes. Williams: Yes, enti-elv my "v n The Judge: A registered letter sent to her wns returned marked, "Left no ad- dress." She was served personally after- wards. d t d 1 Mr Jos.-Lloyd: I cannot understand why she did not come to the laot court seeing she was in Rhvl. The Judge: I cannot alter the fine of £ 5 I have made. If defendant cannot nay the fine she must go to prison until she has pureed her contempt. It. is gross con- tempt of court and I cannot tolerate such conduct at this court. I will adjourn the judgment summons generally.

Hunting Appointments. THE ANGLESEY HARRIERS Saturday Card. SIR W. W. WYNN'S HOUNDS. Friday. Decembor 21 Duckington Saturday, December 22nd Prces Heath. Monday, December 24th Malpas. Wednesday, December 26th Acton. Friday, December 28th Farfidon. Sa.turda.y, December 29t.h Bottisfield. At 10.45. FLINT AND DENBIGH HOUNDS. Saturday, December 22nd Bodelwyddan. At 11.

English and Welsh Markets. CATTLE. LIVERPOOL, Monday.—This being the Christmas market the supply of stock was larger than last week, and considerably larger than the corresponding market] of last year. The exhibits of the cattle 011 the whole were not up to the usual standard of excellence for the Christmas trade. Some exceptionally well- finished lots, however, met a fair demand at siightly advanced rates, but for the ordinary run of oattle trade was no better. Sheep suit- able for the Christmas trade, of which the sup- ply was also limited, were in demand, and prices for this class were quotably higher. Other sorts unaltered in value. Trade in general was, however, of a disappointing character. Pr ices:-Beel', 6d to 4^d; mutton, 10d to 7d per lb. At market: 1911 cattle and 4779 sheep. SALFORD, Tuesday.—A very middling show of cattle on offer. Trade ruled slow for all classes, and very little business done up to noon. Choice small heifers, 6d to 6jd; good bullocks and heifers, 5id to 52d; middling oattle a.ad good young cows, 5d per lb.; rough cattle very irregular in prices. There was a good show of nice sheep, also a few lambs from St. Albany; trade ruled similar to last market, and prices about the same. Small North Country sheep 9d to 9d; ditto heavy, 8d to 9d; small Irish sheep, 8d to 9d; ditto heavy, í d Lo 8d; ewes, 6d to 7 d. Calves, 6d to 9d per lb. BIRMINGHAM, Tuesday.-Cattle short sup- ply and poor demand prices unchanged; best Herefords, 6d to 6d; shorthorns, 6d to 6d bulls ajid oows, 4d to 5d; wether sheep, 9d to 9Ad; ewes and rams, 6d to 7^d per lb. Pigs large supply and fair demand, with prices un- altered; bacons, 9s 2d; cuttors, 9s 6d to 10s; porkers, lis 4d to lis 9d; sows, 7s to 10s per score. WOOL. BRADFORD, Monday.Al though business is slowing down for t.he end of year the market is by no means stagtnant. Prices are exceedingly firm, and, if anything, a trifle stiffer. Sixties, merino tops, which are going into consumption rapidly, are quoted at 262d and forties oross- breds at 17d. Mohair is moderately active, and there is a brisk business in alpaoa inferiors. Spinners are very busv. HAY AND STRAW. MANCHESTER, Monday.—Hay, 5d to 6d; clover, 5d to 6d; straw (wheat), 3d to 3d; oat, 3 £ d to 3gd per stone. 4 BIRKENHEAD, Tuesday.—Hay, 70s to 75s; clover, 85s to 90s; wheat straw, 42s 6d to 45s; and oat straw, 40s per ton. BUTTER. CORK, Tuesday.—Small market; active de- mand; prices receded. Firsts, 98s; seconds, 86s; thirds, 79s. Mild cured: Superfine, 103s; fine mild, 87s; choicest boxes, 103s; choice, 87s. Fresh butter, 105s. BANGOR, Friday.—Fresh butter, Is 2d to Is 3d per lb.; salt butter, Is to Is 2d; eggs, 7 to 8 for Is; fat pigs, 3|d to 4d per lb.; little pigs, 10s to 17s each; fowls, 3s to 38 6d per couple; ducks, 2s 3d to 2s 9d each; geese, 6, to 7s 6d each; rabbits, 9d to lOd each; hares, 4s to 5s each; Welsh honey, Is per lb.; beef, 5d to lOd per lb. mutton, 7d to lOd la ub, 8d to lOd; veal, 7d to 9d; pork, 7d to lOd; pota- toes. 6s to 7s per sack. DENBIGH.—Butter, Is 2d to Is 3d per lb.; salt butter (small tubs), Is 2d per lb. chickens, 3s 6d to 43 6d a couple; ducks, 4s 6d to 5s per oouple; eggs, 6 to 7 for Is; potatoes, Is d per pock; beef, 7d to lOd per lb.; mutton 8d to lOd per lb.; veal, 7d to 9d per lb.; bacon pigi. 4d per lb. (Is a head off); wheat, 9s 10 113 3J per hobbet; porkets,. 343d per lb. corn, 22s tc 22s 6d per quarter; oats, 6s to 7s per 1), bbit LLANGEFNI, Thursday.—Fresh butter, Is 2J per ib. fowls, 2s to 2s 6d each; eggs, 8 for Is; potatoes, 7s per sack; beef, 6d to 8d per lb.; mutton, 7d to 9d per lb.; veal, 7d to 8a per lb.; pork, 6d to 8d per lb.; fat pigs, 3bd to 3;td ¡oer ¡b.; little pigs, 12s to 16s each; oats, 15s to 168 per quarter. LLANRWST, Dydd M.a.wrth.- Y menyn ffres, Is 2c i Is 3c y pwys; dofednod, 3s 1 4s cwpl; hwya.id, 5s 6c i 6a y cwpl; wyau, 7 ag 8 am Is; pytatwe, 3s v cant; moch, 1Bs i 21s: gwydJau, 80 i &ic y pwys; turkeys, 110 i Is y pwya.

The mem of the MemxieWbam Snarrow Club have destroyed 7666 sparrows and 4240 this season. They have decided to give a special prize next season for largest number of eggs aiod young sparrows produced. <

-J" -=! I "At Christmas Time.l What is the use of having anything good to sell unless S you let the people know ? I ET VISIT OUR FRUIT MARKET J I FOR YOUR a & ) CHRISTMAS IEDITITC* And fix your eye intently ri\UllO • m on these prices. |||ft||||i mmiymp) II |||ft||||i 'W1 Bold Black Currants from 3d. per lb. Big Fat Raisins Sd. 91 99 I Pale Juicy Sultanas 6d. Splendid Lemon Peel 4d. "ST'U T T¥*T* GVeiT other article for making the JT I\. Uil CHRISTMAS PUDDING a success HAS NOT BEEN at corresponding low prices. SO DEAR for many a long year and yet our prices are as low as ever. We do this to deserve your support. THE B" tpat 0 SAME E. B. JONES Jb Ol. THE PEOPLE'S XMAS STORES, ADDRESS RHYL, LLANRWST AND LLANDUDNO. DAREN FLOUR OP,REN FLOUR NNW, A CAKE"! BAKER MAKE A DAREN LOAFAS FAST AS VOU CAN Re W. Wl LLIAMS, I "TJJE EMPORIUM," OLD COL.WVN. I I &- Iii L) il dI WEAR ENJOY I I ENJOY 16728 PERFECTION in which nothing is wanting which is necessary, perfect skill, H t development, and excellence. B This is the perfection to which we have brought our LADIES' B TAILOR-MADE COSTUMES. g The Coat is Lined to choice and fitted with all the BEST g TRIMMINGS ONLY, the shoulders narrow and shapely, the I Collar cut to fit the most critical, long-waisted a special feature. I Our Skirt has ample fulness for walking. I Twenty-one Gored Skirt a Speciality, B Highest of Style, Quality, Fit, and Economy W'V H ALLOW US TO SEND PATTERNS. \J? M 8IiIIiiI!I"- ■wrfuwirmanaiiiii ■« THE NOTED Francis Davies. GAME &POULTRY IRON SHOP. DEALER. None but Home Fed GEESE and TURKEYS sold at this Establishment THE FINEST DISPLAY OF Geese, Turkeys, Chickens, Pheasants, Hares, &c., in Colwyn Bay. We are large Farmers, all Poultry killed on the Premises. CHOICE SELECTION OF ENGLISH AND FOREIGN FRUIT. Iron Shop, STATION RD., Coiwyn Bay. E P. Play foot, 47, Bridge Street Row, « CHESTER.* IMetibe gifts. SPECIAL PURCHASE OF LADIES' Hem-Stitched Handkerchiefs, ALL PURE LINEN. No. 413. 5/1 Ii per Dozen. Post Free. 414- 7/4t 99 » >> &/4a „ 418. 10/11 „ Splendid Value. Patterns Free on Application. A Large Assortment of IRISH HAND. WOltKED HANDKERCHIEFS. Illustrated Price List Free. Births, Marriages, and Deaths'

MARRIAGES. ROWLANDS—TAYLOR.—Deo. 10th, at St. Bride's, Catherine-street, Liverpool, by the Rev. Bernard Jackson, Thomas William, second son. of John Rowlands, Beauma-ris, to Annie, fourth daughter ot James Taylor, Everton. BETROTHAL. An engagement is announced between Lionel Owen Randolph Ashley, only child of Major G. R. Ashley, of Cyffty, and Penoraig, Den- bighshire, and gra-ndson of the late Rev. Pre- bendary G. E. Ashley, of Strefcton Rectory, Hereford, and Ma.rjorio, only child of the Rev. C. and Hon. Mrs Bodvel Griffith, Bishopstone, Rectory, Hereford. DEATHS. HUGHES.—Dec. 17th. at his rosidence, Coles- hill, Flint, aged 43, Wm. Hughes, solicitor, Flint. ROBERTSON.—December 16th, at Chester, aged 61 years, Constance, wife of Geo. H. Robertson, of Plas Newydd, Llangollen. — 1 FUNERALS BY Established 1867. D. Allen & Sorts. KSU* M^U'Rcd. Coiwyn Bay. Telephone 9187 Telegrams: Aliens, Undertakers, ColwynBay

Somethings ovetr fZ,000,000 has been paid by the publio to witness Gilbert) and Sullivan opora. G. MARFELL, (Telephone No. 2 x Colwyn Bay), GENERAL FURNISHING AND AGRICULTURAL IRONMONGER. ALL KINDS OF Guns, Rifles, and Ammunition. CARTRIDGES Kynock's and Eley's Smokeless 7/6 per 100 Curtis' & Harvey's Diamond Smoke- less 9/6 per 100 Kynock's perfectly Gas-tight Schultzs 11/- per 100 Royal Daylight & oiher High-class Lamp Oils, In Casks or Drums at Lowest Prices. LAMPS, OIL STOVES, GAS PENDANTS and FITTINGS of all the Latest Designs. Plumbing and Gasjitting and General Repairs by First.class Workmen, M AITFISLB, Abergele Rd., COLWYN BAY. lOJli

WEATHER OBSERVATIONS AT COLWYN BAY. (For week ending Decembor 15th). Mean maximum (in the shade) 47.3 Mean minimum (in the shade) 36.4 Highest (in the shade), on 15th 55.0 Lowest (in the shade), on 14th 35.0 Rainfall 71 inches. Hours of bright sunshine recorded 9.3 It is worth while recording that whilst towna not many miles distant have had a good depth of snow and fog, this district has, on the con- trary, enjoyed exceedingly mild weather. WM. JONES, M. Inst. C.E. Printed by the Proprietors of "The Welsh Cv-il Pioneer," and Published by LaeLn at their Head OtlicesCouway-road, Coiwyn tiay, in the County of Denbigh; 10, High-street, Conway; 63a., Mostyn-street, Llandudno; Clarendon Buildings, Permaenmawr; Roberts, Station- ery Depot, l.lanfairfochan^ Peiidyflrin Houses Bettwsycoed, all in the County of Carnarvon; 14, i Ligh-stroet, Bla^nau Festiniog, in the County of Meiiometh; The 1 Jrary, Y, Station- road, Lianrwst; Caxton House, Abergeie; Portland p.ace, Denbigh, all in the County of Denbigh; High-street, Rhyl; Central Buildings, ITigh-etreet, Pre latyn all in tb. County of Flint.-Ibuxuday, Dec. 30, 1906.