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1 COLWYN BAY VISITORS. PWLLYCROCHAN HOTEL. J. S. Littiewood, Esq., resident. Mrs Littlewood, do. E. Oliver, Esq., Manchester. G. Mellcr, Esq., Oldham. Mrs Mellor, do. E. Clegg, Esq., Rochdale. Mrs Clegg. do. Miss Scott, Colwyn Bay. G. Windram, Esq.. Birkenhead. Miss Windram, Edinburgh. L. Williams, EtIq., do. W. Williams, Esq., do. T.. Lund, Esq., Bradford. Mrs Jackson. Bowdon. Miss Jackson, do. Mrs Sproat, Cheshire. Miss Sproat, do. Mrs Bury, Liverpool. W. W. Mair, Esq., do. Mi s Mair, do. Prof. J. Campbell Brown, Liverpool. Mrs J. C. Brown, do.. E. H. R. Sanxav. Esq., do. T. H. Sanxay, &q., do. Professor Dunkerley, Didsbury. Mrs Dunkerley, do. M'ss Speakman, Liverpool. Master G. Wrigley, Manchester. A. P. Livesey, Esq.. Macclesfield. Mrs Livesey, do. J. D. Williams, Esq., Manchester. Mrs Williams, do. H. P. Williams, Esq., Urmston. Miss Bowker, Manchester. Dr. Hutton, Bowdon. Mrs Hutton, do. Rev. J. T. Ormerod. Oldham.. J. W. Jones, Esq.. Manchester. Blyth, Esq., Liverpool. Miss Blyth, do. Miss Ructe, do. C. R. Shaw, Esq.. Bolton. F. White, Esq., LiverpooL E. H. Bramall, Esq., Chester. W. B. Stir rat, Esq., Glasgow. G. J. C. Armstrong, Esq., Newry. J. Mellor, Esq.. Oldham. F. W. Jones, Esq., Birmingham. J. W. Cross, Esq., do. Rev. T. Parker, Stratford-on-Avon. Mrs Parker, do. Miss Humphreys, do. F. Taylor, Esq., Manchester. Hewlett Johnson. Esq., Bowdon. Mrs Johnson, do. Miss A. M. Harrison, Manchester. Mrs Muir, Penrith. COLWYN BAY HOTEL. W. Whitehead,, Eq., ManeixJster. T. Howe- Esq.. (to. Mi>\3 M<xv.v, l iKijdon. Miu Hirt»: HIKI-JUTwield• lVliffl Hirst, C. llirec, Fsq-, c10. Mies Jcivrasorj, Stoke-on-Tnmt. Miss Florrie Jc4iD»>n, do- Mrs RanidaJJ, Lincol'n. Mi."6 Rurx;LiJ, do. Mr Bksddey, Esq.. Cliester. Mrs B-icekiey, do. Mtieicir Blcckley, do. Sister Swann, do. J. Kowke.r, Esq., Manchester- Miss Una Bowker, do. Miss Roeairnd Bowker, do. Mrs Fnank, Oxcsn. Philip Fraiik. do. MJB Frank, ùo- Mien Frank, do — Frank, Esq., do J. Davis, E«q-, Warrington. M-rr, Alfred Ayrton. (Jfce>icr. « Miss Catherine Ânton, do. Miss Jcyco Ayrton, J. R. Crmp, ]<>jq., Staivbridge- S. Heap, Esq., do. IMPERIAL HOTEL. Mr Owen. Manchester. Mr I. Kafcz, do Mr D. Heacbrioa, Llancyidno. Mir J. Lotiiouii.?. Eirminy.iam- Mr Plasooa.3, Stockport- Mr S. Harris, Lotndon. Mr S- Lowe, Ma-ne hies ter. Mr Stooicdale. do- Mr Robinson, Shefiieid- Mr W i;iia.!rB«.ngor. Mr R. Tayior. Bcliast- A. WortluRgton, Eeq., SaKcrd. Mr T. Calder, Liverpool. Mr A. Oasih, Reigats- Mr J. Waish, Wiiwblcdon. Mr F. Neerririam. Birmingtham- Mr S. Reid. We'lington. Mr S. Swain, Mur.ch<«ter. Mr F. Crooner, do- Mr J. Staint01i1, Newcastle;. Mr A. Robeirtfon, R<-igo,tie- Mr R. Wrigson, Dublin. Mr Chalme;f;, Live Mr Carter. <!o Mr E. BeIJing-ham, Shrewsbury. Mr S. WinstaJtLev, Dudley. HOTEL METROPOLE. J. Hammond. F.bq. Maiichcstor. JaB. Taylor, E.oc.q.. PrefKcxn. Major L. A. Joneo, Manoh-cster. Mrs Winter, Prest^i. Miss F. wiltq-ew, dn. Miss Sca^ie, Liverpool- T. Davieft, EFq., Hirmingham. Chas- Brc*>kos, Esq., Loiudon- RHOS HWRO.ill;Ea- A. Weir, Esq., GIaagow. Mrs and Mieees Weir. R. Huke, Esq., New Brighton. Mrs and Master Ilulse, do. A. Driver, Esq., do. E. S. Thom,peon, Esq., London. Miss Thompson, do. T. Helmore, Esq., Canterbury. Mrs Helmore, do. Miscee Blyton, Crumpeall. Dr. Lee, Manchester.

I A SCHOONER IN DISTRESS OFF LLANDUDNu. CREW TAKEN ASHORE BY LOCAL BOATMEN. On Monday morning a strong mild southerly breeze suddenly arose and quickly dispelled at Llandudno all signs of the frost. As the fore- noon proceeded the wind increased to a gale, and veered to the south-west. A small .schooner which was proceeding from Saltney, in the Dee, to Wicklow with rock lt, and which had been buffeted by the wind aJI the morning and had uprung a leak forward, ran into the bay, and (propped anchor about 100 yards north of the pier. As she was taking ion water at an alarm- ing rate, and as the crew, it is understood, hail "become short of food, they ran up a signal of distress. This was observed on too beach, and a boatman rang the. bell summoning the lifeboat crew. Immediately afterwards one of the shore boats owned by Mr W. Lloyd Jones, and manned by his son, two other man, and himself put off to the distressed schooner, which they quickly reached. They took off the crew, and brought them ashore. While they were alongside the vessel, one of the steamers from the Little Ormo's Head Limestone Quarry, which happened to be passing, steamed round the schooner in order to be at hand in case of need. During this time the gale was blowing fiercely, and there was a very rough sea outside the bay. Mr Lloyd Jones and his crew were pulling back towards the shore when the lifeboat was brought on to the Promenade. Although its services were not then needed it was launched within twenty minutes from the time of the ringing of the bell. For practice the lifeboat was sailed out to the fcci-.ooner and into the wild water outside the bay, and she displayed excellent sea-going quali ties. The schooner is the "William an4 Henry," and ihe crew of three were Thomas Doyle (master). Charles Bclger, and- George Kei-ns. They were befriended, on behalf of th, Shipwrecked Mariners' Society, by Mr R. Dun- phy, the local agent, and provided with food ar.d lodging at the ooeoa-house. At night the stormy conditions still continued, but some men went on board the "William and Henry" to pump her out.

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COLWYN BAY LIBERALS FRATERNIZE. FORMATION OF A LOCAL BRANCH OF THE WOMEN'S LIBERAL ASSOCIATION. Tho first social gathering, arranged jointly by the, Colwyn Bay Liberal Association and th,- Colwyn Bay branch of the Women's Liberal Association, was held on Friday in the Lecture Hall, Sea. View-crescent, and proved very suc- cessful in every respcct. The hall had been tastefully arranged for the occasion, and the proceedings throughout were of en enjoyable character. Mr D. Lewis, Hafryn, occupied the chair. Mr Oswald Jones, secretary, read letters re- gritting inability to attend from Lady Barlow and other well known local residents. The Chairman, in his opening remarks, said he welcomed the institution of the Women's Lib- eral Association, which, he was sure, would be a boon and a blessing to the Liberal party at the Bay. He was also glad that the Liberal Association of Colwyn Bay had been re-estab- lished, and was in a prosperous condition. He paid a tribute to Mr Crompton (president), who, he said, was largely responsible for the inau- guration of the man's Association. Dr. Liliaji Blake, who spoke at a subsequent stage of the proceedings, gave an address on "ftomon': pla?e in social political life." She was followed by Mr J. Williams, J.P., who dwelt upon the necessity of the organisation. He called attention to the new Acts of Parlia- ment which came into force on January 1s-t, a.nd in this connection laid special emphasis upon the Small Holdings Act, of which, he said, he hoped full advantage would be taken in Wales. Mr John Crompton, who followed, stated that the object of the gathering was to bring promi- nently before the Liberal women of the town the fact that the Women's Liberal Association was to be formed. The actual opening meeting would be held on January 14th, when Mrs Her- bert Roberts would be present. It was hoped that the Liberals of Colwyn Bay would rally to the support of the new organisation for men, and- he believed that they would soon have a better homo for themselves than they had at present. Many local Liberals would be glad to have a meeting-place in connection with which there could be a bowling green. But while they would give a good place to recreation, they were determined that the educational side of therr work should be prominent (applause). A very interesting musical programme was opened with a Polonaise in A flat" (Chopin), bv Mr Gurney Bamett. Songs were given by Mr D. Ll. Davies, Miss Sallie Parry, Miss M. Bate-son; quartettes by the Messrs and Misses Greenfield, and a violin solo by Mr H. Gordon Coulter. Thanks were voted to Mr Lewis, on the pro- position of Mr D. McKie, seconded by Mr John Jones, Victoria. Park. Suggestions were thrown out that, Mr Lewis should be chosen as one of the Liberal candidates at tho next Cou.nty Council election. Mr Lewis replied, and stated it was tco early yet 10 consider that matter. Still he held that the Liberal electors should be rep-resented in the County Council, as at the present time the town was represented by Conservatives and a Liberal Unionist. The meeting wns broneht to a close with the si"«i.ng of both "Hen Wlad fy Nhadau" and "God Save the Kiner," the solo-s being taken by Mr Evans, of the West End Stores.

PRIMROSE LEAGUE BALL AT COLWYN BAY. A SUCCESSFUL FUNCTION. COMPLETE LIST""OF GUESTS. The seventh annual ball, under the auspices of the Colwyn Bay Habitation of the Primrose League, was held in the Public Hall on Friday. Tne room had bc-en tastefully decorated with an abundance of- overgreens, and a special danc- ing cloth had been laid. Dancing commenced at 8 o'clock, and was con- tinued until 1 a.m t; There weie about 120 present, and a most en- joyable time WM spent. The dances included waltzes, polkas, lancers, military two-steps, barn dances, veletas, etc. At 10.50 an interval oc- curred for refreshments. The dance should have been opened by the Dame President (the Hon. Mrs Lawrence Brod- rick) and the Ruling Councillor (Mr W. J. Plews), but tho Dame President was. unfortu- nately, detained elsewhere too long to arrive in due time. However, Mrs Brodrick remained for some time, and took an active part in the proceedings. LIST OF GUESTS. Those present included: Mon. Mrs Brodrick (Dame President), Mr W. J. Plews (Ruling Councillor), Mrs Pearson (hon. secretary), Miss Pearsoji, Mrs and Miss W*?ls, Mr H, O. D. Walthall, Mrs C. Harding, Miss PleAi, Mr J. C. Plews, Miss Brock bank, Miss Flower, Mr G. S. Biitlw Rush, Mr F. H. Francis, Mrs Wm. Ve:iabl}3 Williams. Mr R. E. Cleaton, Mr G. S. Rogeis, Mr D. T. C. Watt, Miss Francis, Miss C. Rush, Miss MgrvVji Wood, Mrs Spencer, Mrs W. Horton, MÜs Horton, Mr E. Mariette, I Mr J. Wood Mr Pinto, Mr M. Miranda, Misfc-.vj Jv, G. and N. Jones (Dinarth Hall), Mr R. LI. Nunn, Mr V. Hewitt, Mr F. W. Simpson, Mis- Everett, Mr A. J. Fleet, Mr and Mrs D. Mac. Nicoll. -Mis3 Tudor, Mies Jack.«c.n. Miss Paikin- ,-on, Mi-s Hindie,, Mr Marin Smith, Mr Ba.rnett, Mr I-wwe Browne, Mr Edgar, Misses B., D. and L. Edgar Mr G. Alletson, Miss L. Everctt, Mr; Sewell, Fraulein Heidemeyer, Miss Jordan, Misi J. Jordan. Miss McQuaker, Miss F. Chap- lin Mr Wilnest D. Henderson (Llandudno), Mr Cooper (do.), Mrs Carter, Mr Evans. Mr Con- IUIII (Rhyl), Mr G. Cnnnah (do.), Mr W. B. Luca«, Mr S. Bond, Mr J. L. Hunt, Miss E. Jones, Miss Richards, Mr A. Evans Hughcs, Mrs Bernard, Miss Jones, Mrs Watts, Mr D'Oyley Watkins. Mr F. Evans. Miss E. Ro- berts, Mr P. Williams, Mrs Brock. Mrs Mould, Mr Sharpe, Mr H. Connah. Miss Forsyth, Miss Dutton, Miss M. Clarke, Mrs J. T. Jones, Dr. Ma'iette. Mr A. Bond. Mr F. Bond. Miss Sorby, Miss N. Sorby, Mr G. Marfell, Mr Harvev Jones, Mr B. Dicken, Mr J. O. Jones. Miss- Rodway, Miss Shotter. Mr and Mrs D. Williams. Mrs Clarke, Miss Clarke. Mr and Mrs Simkin, Mr F. Dicken. M.r J. LI. Owen. Miss E. Jones (LJanddula.=), Ms Pollard, Mr Richard Williams, Mr W. Prveo Davis. Mr D. D. Beer, Councillor Edward Alle-n, Mr C. E. Gortwright, and Miss M. Myatt. Mr W. J. Plews acted as M.C., and was as- sisted by Moss's A. J. Fleet, W. B. Lucas, G. Marfell. J. D. D. Walthall. E. Allen, Francis, F Dicken. T. C. C. Watt. Dr. MaHette, Mr S. Bond, and Mr H. Simkin as stewards. An exceptionally fine programme of music was provided by the Conway Quadrille Band, under t^c mnduciorship of Colour-Sergt.-Instructor Kensitt. Mr J. D. Cartmell c-aried'out the catering in his usual satisfactory manner.

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IAMATEUR THEATRICALS AT LLANDRILLO. CLEVER PERFORMANCE BY CHILDREN. ti Clement Ward's charming operetta, "Zurika," was presented by metnbers ot the St. Trillo Children's Guild, at the Church Room, Llandrillo-yn-Rhos, (n Thursday afternoon and evening. As on previous occasiolis, the children had be-^n trained by the Vicar (Rev. E. J. Evans) and Miss Chambres, and, without further preface, it may be said \that, remarkably successful though past performances had been, none of them could compare with the interpretation of "Zurika." Happily, the two performances were well patronised, and there was nothing lacking to encourage tin children in their future efforts. The piece- opened with a scene in the King's Palace, where the courtiers are merry-making in honour of the Prince of Kola's birthday. The opening chorus, "Ring the Merry Joybells" is sung, fal- lowed by a dialogue between the King (Master Arthur Roberts) and the Prince (Miss Nellie Roberts). The latter is not iti a happy mood, and eventually tells the King that he is worried because he dreams every night that Zurika, whose death they had been mourning of late, is alive and a captive in the hands of a band of gipsies. He sings a vocal number, "In Dreamland." The King then calls upon the Jester (Mas- ter Jack Price) to endeavour to enliven the Prince. This he does in a humorous num- ber. This is followed by a jester's dance by the Misses Nancy and Meg Lord. Miss Iris Ashby and Miss Irene Wooller then contribute a floral dance. Still the Princes cannot rid himself of his dreamland fancies. His father then tells him that he intends to SURRENDER THE THRONE. to the Prince. The Prince then sines a topical song, "If I were King of Kaia, but prevails on his father to reign for a further twelve months, so that during tha interval he the Prince) could search amongst the gipsy bands for "Zurika." The first act closes with the chorus "Fare- well." The second act opens on a gispy encamp- ment, where the members are making merry. Misses Irene Wooller and Iris Ashby give a gipsy tambourine dance. Elspeth, a gipsy woman (Miss Effie Tozer), who knows the history of Zurika, then recites the tale of how she was stolen. The Prince enters disguised as a woodcutter, and sings Zurika. He is unmasked by Elspeth, who tells him her secret. At the investigation of Elspeth the" both hide when Zurika comes on the scene, and from his hiding place the Prince sees the girl for whom he is in search. She sings a song, "Fairyland," which is fol- lowed by the dance of the fairies (Misses Nancy and Meg Lord). The Prince woos j Zurika in his guise as a woodcutter, and wins her heart. In company with Elspeth they decide to desert the band, proclaiming their intentions in song. The King's palace is the scene for the third act. Those assembled sing, "Time, time, quickly flying.' A dialogue between the King and Dr Globule (Master George Morris) excites much humour. A song by the Jester and a skirt dance by Miss Kitty Porter are next given. These are followed by a dance termed the "Pavone," by Miss Meg Lord. Zurika then enters as a gipsy fortune teller, and in song makes herself known to the King. After this the end is quickly reached with a series of musical items, the final chorus, entitled, "Joy, joy," forming a pleasing close. CLEVER CHILDREN. As the King of Kola, Master Arthur Roberts was exceptionally successful. Prince Dareall, the heaviest part in the operetta, was in the capable hands of Miss Nellie Roberts, and the undoubted success of the performance was in a large measure due to her clever work. Miss Elsie Mar- san, as Zurika, bore herself well, and sang most creditably. The same remarks apply to Miss Effie Tozer as Elspeth. Castro (king of the gipsies), Rosebud, and Blue Bell I (gipsy children) received good treat- ment at the hands of Misses Lottie Hemp- hill, Gertie Bywater, and May Hinton. Master Jack Price, as the Jester, was mo:it amusing, whilst Master George Morris as Dr Globule was also good. There was a chorus of court ladies, courtiers, gypsies, gypsy children, and fairies, sustained by the young members of the Guild. Special mention should be made of the excellent dancing of the Misses Meg and Nancy Lord, Iris Ashby, Irene Wooller, and Kitty Porter. During the interval between the first an-I second acts, tea was provided, while Miss Nora Brinkley, a youthful reciter gave "Poor Mrs Somebody," and had to accede to two recalls. The Vicar and Miss Chambres are to be congratulated upon their work amongst the chfJdren. Thanks are due to Mr J. Wood. J.P., Dinclewood College, for the loan of the scenery, and also to Mr Brown, of Llan- dudno, who manipulated the limelight.

FANCY DRESS BALL AT RHOS-ON-SEA. FULL LIST OF GUESTS AND THEIR COSTUMES. The second annual fancy drees ball promoted by Mrs Brigg, I vonbrook, Cttfwyn Bay, and MB3 Bextba Edgar, Cofn-y-Myrvaoh. Rhos. in aid of the Oohvyn Bav District Nursing Asso- ciation was hefd ait the Rhcw Abbey Hotel. RhcB-on-Sea, 0.1 New Year's Eve. During t-he day decorations had been oiirried out by Mirs Brigg, Mrs Lucas. Misses Edgar, etc., and when. th-e. carriages oommencod to ar- rive at 7.30 the spectacle was both animated and! picturesque. The eraferanoo hall had been formed into a lounge, and had been tastefully docoratod with a laajge number of plaints, holly. ctc- The ba.nd euppdying tthe damce music in tiie baUroctm played behind a tastefully deooira- toed Barrier)■ The buffet and supper room w&re also in kecpiig with the general appearance of the ocihoir rooms, no expense having been spared illl iiia de-ccrtatioai. The bea.uty of the scene was enhanced bv the electric light, which has lately beeai i not-ailed in the botel. Dancing commenced at 8 o'clock, and was continued uintil 10 o'okok. wihem the company adjourned for supper- Da-ncang re-eonmnenood a.t 11 o'clock, and at 12 o'c'Jook the company joined hands acid sang "For Auld Lang Syne." Tho proceedings were brought to a ctoee at 2 o'clock. DRESSES AND OOSTUES. Appended is a full list of tboee present and the costumes in which they wetre attired':—Mr and Mrs LIKWB; Mrs Bernard low,- (Dutch Laesi); Mr Bearfard Lowe. Mr Law, Mies Law, Mr Marriott, Mr Nunn, Mire Nun-n (Duchess of Devonshire); Miss Num (Bo-Peep); M-iee N. Nunn (Kate Gneenaway); Miss p. Nunn (Irtish Girl); Mr Jose Piwto (Russian Hussah); Miss Preece (Empire); Mrs R- Soholee (Poudre); Mr R. Scfhot.es (Dinah); Miss Sdholea (Night)Mi G- H- SohoJes (Hungary); Mr Sii^tin, Miss Spenber (Breton Fishwife); Miss D. Sanderson (Little Red Riding Hood); Miss H. Sanderson (Silver Fairy); Mies Torwanit (Queen of Osburga) Mr Tidoswell. Mies Tipper (Portia); Miss Vaughan (Quakeress); Mr R. W. Vaughan (Bar- rister) Miss Aston (Nigbt); Mr Ashby* Mrs Aahby (Country Ckl); M.iss Iris Ashby (Harle- quintefjte); Master AFA-kw (Little Boy Blue); Mrs Brigg (Pofadrei); Mr Jack Briggv (Clown); Miss Brook bank (France); Mir« Rostock (Wasp); Mr H- K- Bostock (Hiigh Siheiriff of Carnarvonshire); Mr E. Booicok (Courtlier); Mrs Brock ("Buy a Broom"); Mr Bristow (Gondolier); Jdiée Brinik- ley (Watt-c-a4 Lady); Ma&ter A Brinkley (Lady of Watteau Period^; Master Banks (Piarrcrt); Mr Home-Browne (Sinbad); Mr Bone, Mr Brortm- field, Miss H. liar low, Mr Browne, Mr Cleaton, Miss E. Daviea Dr. Davies, Mr and Mrs R. A, Edgar, Miw» Edgar (Suzanne): Miss B. Edgar (Magpie); Miss D. Edgar (Freooh Guard); Mise L. A. Edgar (Cards); Mr R. G. Edgair (Ocx>v.); Mrs Evans (Bret-,go Peasant); Miss Evans (Gipey); Mr Morgan Evane (Monk); Master Evans (Page); Mr H. Finnigan (Ad- miral); Mr B. Fin nig an (Pierrot); Mr J. Fin- nigun (Jester); Miss Hawtsley. (Gipev); Mrs Hor- ton (Oboirkxtte OoTday); Mir Horton (Pink); Mias Horton (Norwegian Peasant); Miss 'p. Hotrton (Dresden Shephercifcea); Miss B. Hor- ton (Gr«>tcihen); Mis R. Hont>»i (Rom&n Pea- sant) Master Horton (Ilane); Master Hawtfionn (Egyptian); Miss Houghton (Sea Nymph); Mies j D. Hope ("Buy a Broom")Master N. Hope (Ohel) Master G. Hcpe (Minstrel); Miae Pryce- Jones (Bdhemian Girl); Mr Pryce-Jonco, Miss Joiwe (Japanese)Miss Janes, Miss Woo-Lar (Folly); Miss Irene Woofer (Butterfly); Mr Roy WcoJeff (Pieirtrot); Mir Watt, Miss Watt (Nurse): Mr A. Watt (Jack Tar); Mr and Mrs R, J. Wood, Miss Wcod (Norwegian.) Mr Wads worth. (Mone: Be-aueaire); Mr J, Wcod (Cavalier); MieB E. Wats-in (Pienrette); Miss C. Watson (Elsie Mavne-rd^ • Miss Wells (Lessa) • Mr''Whitehead, Mis^' Wiartehe«d (1908): M'ra Venabtes-WiMiams (">an< Mise Spencer- ■fiie' music' was r tpolied by Mr (ipo^aon's band, fribeft Marndho:te<r, and gave every eatis- • #ac(aon. Much credit is doe to Mr and Mrs Meie-, pro- prietors of tbe 'hoto!, for the admirstble oaterinjt Aod tbe e^oe^ltetxc« oi tbe aixan^ieinlejitBC ¡,. 'r'" ¡'

LLANDDULAS QUARRY COM- PANY FINED. INTERESTING CASE BEFORE ABERGELE JUSTICES. IMPORTANCE OF QUARRY SAFEGUARDS. At the Abergele Police Court, on Saturday, before Colonel Mellor and Major Hugfhes, the Llanddulas Quarry Company, Limited, and their manager, John Richard Evans, were charged witlh a breach of the special regulations of the quarry. Mr W. Thornton Jones, of Bangor, prosecuted for the Treasury, and t!he company were represented by their managing director, Mr D. E. Evans. Mr Thornton Jones stated that under the second of the special rules the proprietors of the quarry and also the manager were required to clcar off the overburden or tops of the quarry and all loose material far enough back from the edge of the quarry to prevent danger to the persons employed. That was the rule which the defendants were charged with in- fringing. On October 28th Mr 0. Rowland Jones, dleputy inspector of mines, fo'und a con- siderable mass of stone and loose materia.) over- hanging tlhe lower gallery. There was a con- Eideraible crack or cleavage near the verge of the ledge, and there was danger of the mas6 of rook detached by the cleavage falling down on to the lower gallery, where men were at the time employed. On the ledge above that again, 90ft. higher, there was afco a mass cf rock, weighing probably two tons, which was in danger of falling. Forty per cent. of the fatal acciderots in quarries were due to falls of ground. Both tihe owners and tibe manager or agent were liable for each offence of the rules to a penalty of £ 20. He understood that since the date of tihe information the overhanging rock and the stone he had mentioned had been removed; but, of course, they ought to have been removed earlier, because he understood that not only His Majesty's inspector but also the proprietors of a neighbouring quarry had oomplained of it, as the upper piece of rock was a danger to their quarry men also.

GOVERiNMENT INSPECTOR'S EVIDENCE. Mr O. Rowland Jones staied that on October 28th the crack which had been spoken of was sufficiently wide for him ro put his umbrella into it. Two days later it had widened very much, being then 17 inches wide at the top. At a subsequent visit he found that the danger- ous rock on both galleries had been removed. He had no doubt that ong rock in a quarry was dangerous, even if no crack was vdsdbile. The quarry tramway in this place passed oloo- to thie overhang in the middle gallery. Mr Griffith J. Williams, another Government inspector, stated that a portion of the stone at the top of tihe quarry had been re- moved on the 29th, but even then it was danger- OUS. THE DEFEiNCE. Mr D. E. Evans, addressing the magistrates, said Chat quarrymen, manager, and company, all acted strictly in accordance with the rules. The safety of the quarrymen was of paramount importance to the company, for the simple reation that they were liable to provide cCrm- pensation in all cases of injury of their work- men. The whole case seemed to rest upon the opinion whether the rocks were dlanger- ous. He admitted that the rock below the middle gallery was overhanging, but he did not admit t.hat it was dangerous. 'Hie rules stated tlhrat they had to be observed so far as was reasonably practicable. With regard to the top portion, that as not in their quarry at all; it was on the boundary, and he could not blast rock on to a neighbouring quarry without per- mission. Tha.t had been the difficulty, as the inspector knew, all along. With rega-rd to the second portion, he pleadbd that the rock was not dangerous. At a distance of twelve yards from the crack a hole 22 feet deep was bored, and various increasing charges of powdier were fired to "twing" the overhanging rock, but the vibration caused by the charges failed to move it, and finially they brought down 800 tons of rock by exploding Sgowt. of black powder. This, he contended, confirmed bis opinion and the opinion ol his manager that the rock was not c'hrrjerous. FATAL SMALL STONE. Major Hughes: The portion that might have fallen and been Fufficient to baeb in a man's skull might have been only a small portion. Mr Evans replied t/hat tbe fihock cousod by the "springe" would have sent down even a handful of rock had any of it been loose. Mr RowJaoo Jones said that lie did not ask for 800 tons of rook to be taken down, as was done. It took a. very small stone dropping 70 feet to kill a men. .Mr J. R. Evans, manager, who gave evidence, Eaid he could not admit that the crack had widened between October 28tb and October 30th to the extent stated by the inspector. He denied also that there was any crack at all where the overburden was. The Ohairnnan. said that he and his colleagues wene of opinion tbat the manager and the com- pa.ny were liable, but they did not think the case a. bad one. Still the matter would serve to remind owners of other quarries of their duty in rega-rd to loose and overhanging rock. A fine of 1019 and costs, witb an advocate's fee was imposed in eaoh case. Mr Thornton Jones said that it was only for tbe purpose of making tbe matteir public that the case was brought.

THE SMALL HOLDINGS ACT. PUBLIC MEETING AT TRELOGAN. Considerable interest is being taken in the county of Flint in the Small holdings Act of last year, which came into operation on the first of this month. Meetings are being held m most of the rural parishes to explain the provisions of the Act. A 'mee ing, convened by the Llanasa Parish Coun- cil was held at the Trelogan Calvinistic Methodist Chapel on Friday night. The chair was taken by Mr A. M. Ralli. the County Council representative for the dis- trict. The provisions of the Small Holdings Act were explained by Mr F. Llewellyn Jones (of Mold), who said that there was a con- sideration which was being forced upon him of late and which seemed to indicate the importance of local authorities making every effort to secure the provision of allot- ments for working-men in close proximity to industrial villages and towns. There was a growing tendency to shorten the hours of labour and also to shorten the period during which those employed in various industries worked. Thus on the one hand there was a demand in some of the most important of the national industries for a statutory limitation of the hours of labour, and there was no doubt that this demand would be conceded. On the other hand, such enactments as those which pro- vided compensation to injured workmen must inevitably result in the fixing of an age after which men would not be employed in any of those industries which involved great risk of accident and which made great demands on the physical powers of the workman. Many considered that this ago should be 65, and he ventured to express the earnest hope that provision would be made at the earliest possible moment. for establishing a system of old-age pensions which would obviate the necessity of men at the close of their life's work being com- pelled to apply for parish relief. But they must all feel that it was to the advantage of the community that in the case of men who by the limitation of the hours of labour would have much leisure time, as well as. in the case of those whose working-days came to a close, some provision should be made to give them work of a profitable and healthful character. This could best be secured by the creation of allotments of an agricultural or horticultural character, and he trusted that those who more particularly represented the interests of the working classes would strain every nerve to make the recent Small Holdings and Allotment Act a success. AN INTERESTING SUGGESTION. As they were aware, the County Council, as the chief local authority in whom the administration of the Act was vested, was authorised in appointing the Small Hold- ings Committee to co-opt persons who were not members of the Council. He noticed that most of the councils in making their appointments had elected men who were well acquainted with the agricultural con- ditions of their respective counties. He would venture to suggest that in order to secure the hearty co-operation of the work- ing classes to whom this matter was of such vital importance, the county councils should see that on their small holdings committees were appointed some men who were well acquainted with the circumstances of the working classes. If needs be. they might well ask the local trade union or- ganisations to nominate one or more mem- bers of the committee. If the local authori- ties entered upon the administration of these Acts In the proper spirit, and if they secured the hearty and _sympathtJc.co- operation of all sections of the community, there could be no doubt, that not only would. they 4erive great economic advantages. but also there would be witnessed a marked improvement in the social conditions of itto people. '2,

LLANRWST BOARD OF GUARDIANS. DECREASE IN OUT-RELIEF. The ordinary meeting of the above Board was held on Tuesday, when the following num- bers were present: Messrs John Roberts, J.P., Pontrevoclas (presiding); Hugh Roberts (vice- chairman), Rev. John, Rev. J. Ll. Richards, Meesrs W. G. Jones, E. Mills, J.P., John Berry, Llanrwst; John Davies, Bryniog Ucha; D. G. Jones, Mae nan; John Hughes, Bettwey-oced; William Williams, Meredith Owen, R. R. Owen (clerk), 0. Evans Jones and T. C. Roberts, (relieving officer), and Mr Hughes (master). THE HOUSE. The Clerk reported that there were 39 in* mates in the house, as against 42 the correspond- ing period last year. OUT-REUEF. It was stated that 295 received out-relief during the past month, being a decroase of 29 on the corresponding period last year. Tho relief for the month amounted to JE185 13s 5d, being a decrease of £10 fu 9d. L Mr O. Evans Jones, the relieving officer for Llaurwst district., reported that he had ex- ponded jeil4 75 lid on 154 paupers during the past month. A cheque for JE114 was granted for the ensuing months expenses. Mr T. C. Roberta, the relieving officer for the Pentrevoelas district, reported having distributed 278 4s 6d ta 141 paupers. A cheque for £ 76 was granted for current expenses. MASTER'S REPORT. The new Master (Mr Hughes) reported tbat on the 3rd inet. Mr H. R. Williams, the Local Government Board inspector, visited tbe house, but made no report. Tbe number of tramps re- lieved was 28. It was decided to refer the question of pro- visions to the Visiting Cbnumittee. It was further reported that the inmates were very thankful to the Guardians for the ex- cellent Christmas dinner which they received, and tbey further wiehed to thank Mrs Owen, Brynynys, for her annual knife and fork tea on Now Year's Day. On the motion of the Chairman, seconded by Mr D. C. Jones, a hearty vote of thanks mil acoo-rdied Mrs Owen for her kindness.

CONWAY PETTY SESSIONS. ALTERATION IN TIME OF MEETING. These sessions were held on Mondav, before Mr KneeShaw (chairman), Dr. R. A. Prichard, Dr- Dakm, Colonel C- H. Dartushire, Mesarv William Bevan, J. Adey Welis, Owen Rowland, J- R. Williams, Hugh Owen, E- Wood, and Owen Owen. Before entering upon the business the Chair- map wished the magistrates and others a happy and prosperous new year, Mr R. S Chamberlain reciprocatliner the comtDlime-nt ANNUAL LICENSING MEETING- The justices decided that the annual licensing sessions should be held at CJouway on February 3rd. CHANGING THE HOUR OF MEETING- It was decided that the sessions at Dandud- no should in future commence at 10.45 p.m. on the appointed days, and ait Conway at 10.15 a.m. DRUNKENNESS. William Davies, Piae Isa Place, Conwav, who made his 14th appearance, was fined 5s and costs for drunkenness. Thos. Hughes, Castle-street. Conway, was fined 2s 6d and costs for being drunk and disorderly. PROMISES MADE TO BE BROKEN. Two charges oi drunkeainegs were preferred agamst Wm. Wariow Jcll105, Conwav—'lThe Chairman stated that defendkrut had handed in n he had signed the pledge.—Supt- Ivcos: Hiatt is a promise often ma<ie. Defendant was fined 2s 6d amd costs in one case and 10B and costs in the other. SCHOOL ATTENDANCE. Sarab Williams, 2, Upper Gvteigreet, Con- way, was summoned for not sending her child to school regulanly. Mr J. R- Joa. sohcoi attendance officer, sta- ted that the boy had only attendod 61 times out of a possible 80. Defendant said Dr. Prachard had been at- tending the boy, and told bun to keep very quiet. The boy would be 14 years of age on the 7th inst- The Bench imposed a fine of Is and co-ts.

THEFT OF MEAT AT LLANDUDNO. A MARRIED WOMAN SENT TO PRISON. At Conway Police Court, on Mondav, Bessio Hersee, a young married woman of Llandudno, was charged with stealing a quantity of meat from the establishment of MessTs John Jones and S'ms, Central Buildings, Llandudno. Fred. Verity, salesman in the e.mploy of the firm, said that about 5 p.m. on Saturday he .noticed tbe accused loitering about the shop. and in about twenty minutes afterwards Sergt. Williams came into the shop with her, and asked him if he had sold any meat to the woman, to which he replied that he had not served her with anything. He identified the veal and sausages (produced) as the property of his em- ployers, and valued them at 6s Bd. Sergt.. Williams stated that on Saturday he saw the accused outside Messrs John Jones and Sons' shop, and watched her. Eventually he saw her h&ndlingliome -meat in the window, and after she had looked up and down the street she put the meat in a bag which she was carrying. She tnen entered the shop, and he followef her in, and saw her put some siusages in her bag while the assistant was bending down cutting some meu and bad his back turned towards her. She then came out of the shop, and started up th" street, when he (Sergt. Williams) went up to her, Uld upon opening her bag found tha moat in it. He took her back to the shop, an-I saw the previous witness, who identified the meat, and said that he had not sold it to her: In going to the shop the accused took one of the pieces of meat out of the bag, and threw it on the window, but he put it back in the bag. As the police station she was charged with steal- ing the meat, and in reply said she pleaded fruilty to stealing the sausages and one piece 'of meat, but that she did not take the other piece of meat which she said that he (the ser- geant) picked it off the stall and put it in her bag. She further said she was very sorry, but that she must put up with it. Accused, who was sobbing pitifully, said: "I want to throw myself on your mercy. I am .guilty, and have had a very black past, but want to try to lead a better life. I do liope, you will be lenient, and not to send me to prison again." Supt. Roes said that the accused had several. previous convictions recorded against her, and had served several terms of imprisonment for stealing. The accused was sentenced to a month's im- prisonment, with hard labour.

A ASK t! ASK FOlt at 1 SIMPLY DELICIOUS. I 1/4.1/6,1/8 & 2/- 1 ) QMIT 19 tmeSM TEA CO., H EMPIRE WARENOUSES. IONOOH, SOLD BT ABERYSTWYTH.—A. Noyes. Pier Street. KHYL.—M. Parry, 1W, Wellington Road. DObGKLLKY.—R. Davies, The Criterion. DYSERTH.—D. Jones, Pren-Owyn Stores. MOLD.-G. S. Holliday. 73, Wrexham Street. LLANttOLLBN — Ellis Evans, Oak Street. BANGOR.—J. & A Hopsoa. LLANFYLL1N.—John Ho wells, Groen Shop. WELSHPOOL.—W. EL Watson, Cambrian Stores, Cburch Street. LLANGYNOG.—John Evans, Penymount. BU1LTH.-T. Hamar. BAGILLT.—E. A. Shone, The Stores. WELSHPOO-W. EL Watson. Cambrian Stores, Cburch Street. LLANGYNOG.—John Evans, Penymount. BU1LTH.-T. Hamar. BAGILLT.-R. A. Shone, The Stores. LLANSANTPFttAiD.- E. H. Evans. TREGARON, N.W.-P Thomas, Cambrian House. COLWYN BAY .-B. Francis Evans, Penrhyn Stores, Penrhyn Road. r. PENMAENMAWR.—L. Williams,West End Bakery. CARNARVON-Jones & Co. DEi NBIGH-T. 4,13. H. Ashford. RHUDDLAN-Barnett Bros. RUTHIN-Joseph Roberts. BANGOR—M. & J Jehu. ltlio&,ZEIGR-Thos. EVSDL GL AN ADDA- -William J. Owen. BANGOR-William J. Owen, West End Stores AND LEADING GROCERS AND STORES.