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CRICKET, CRICKET, LLANYCHAN DIS. C.^C. »■ COSWEN. Played at Lianyehan. on Saturday. Scores:- T.T.\NTCHAS (FIRST INNINGS). Tf TJ <<.>ireil b Strand Jonos ••• O. c/ Mutt o Strand Jonea b- Roberts 1* fi, J Jones b Strand Jonps •• ••• A Swainson Humplirc: s b Strand Jones 0 A. E. Jor.cs b Ri.bms ••• J. T. Jones b Jtoborts ••• Dr. Calvert c Iters b Sub'-rts ••• E. O. Jones not out — — R. C. Evans run out — 4 D. R. H. Davies b Strand Jones ••• M. Swainson run out — ••• Q Estra-s ••• "• Total 31 SECOND INNINGS. R. K. Srarcll b T. LI. Junes <j O C. Mctt not out ••• "• A R J Jones c Humphreys b Lloyd Jones 0 A. Swain son « Dr. Kdwarda b J- L. Jvnea 1 A. E. b H. J, I J. T. Jonet c lie,- b H. JI)Pes 0 Dr Calvert b Lloyd Jones 8 R. O. Jones b H. Jones ••• K. C. Evans b H. J ne« ••• ••• D R. H. Da\ks •: Stiand Jones b I* Jones 0 11. Sw:tinsoii b J, Lloyd Junes 0 Extras 0 Total 31 CORWEN (FIIIST INNINGS). J LloY'l J'jne^ lbw b A. E. Jones 5 A. Huaipliriys e.Iv«r Jones b Swainson 7 E. Roberts b Swainson 0 Rev Strand Jones b A. E. Jones U Rev ltranl Jonef, L. E. Ree* b A. E. Junes 0 Dr. Edward b A. E. Jones 0 J. E. Edwarde b Swainson 12 Hugh Jones c Swainson b A. E. Jonea 3 Trevor Davies J) Swainaou 10 U. Griffiths not out 3 LJ. Humphreys b :linson. 0 Extras 2 Total 41 SECOND INNINGS. J. Lloyd Jcnee b Searell 2 Rev Strand Jones not. otit 24 L. E. Rees not out A Humplirpys E. b-rts, Dr. Edwards, J. E. Edwards, Hugh Jones, Trevor Davies, V. Griffiths, and L. Hum- phreys did not bat Total (for 10 wiekeb) 30 CARNARVON v. PORTMADOC. The Carnarvon eleven gained a brilliant victory ever Porimadoe by seven i-uns. after a most exciting finish. The f, ature of the match was the fine batting •f Mr R. C. Davijs. who savtd tlio side from defeat. Ifr Arthur Hughes bowled w: 11 for l'értmadoc. The following were the scores — TORTMADOO. Andrews c H. Williams b J. Jones 3 W. -.Pike b J. Jonefl 1 — Breeze b R. E. Hughes 9 A. Hughes b J. K. Cripin 0 W. H. Griffith c A. Tasfcer b R. E. Hughee 5 D. Morris b J. K. Cripin 0 D. Williams c a. E. Hughes b R. O. Davies 12 Per.?jyal f? Û. H. Griffiths b R. E. Hughes 2 W. Rhys c R. C. Davies b J. Junes 8 J). E. Griffiths run out 1 E. J. Edwards not out 0 Extras 7 Total. 48 CARNARVON. J. K. Cripin lbw b W. H. Griffith 0 0. H. Griffiths b A: Hughes 3 J. Jones b A. Hughes 0 R. C. DaviM b Ilike. 30 W. H. Williams b A. Hughes 0 M. S. Ashe run out 4 JR. E. Hughe? c and b Piko 8 H. Williams b A. Hughes 3 XL Jl. Phillips b A. Hug-ties 1 A Tasfcer b A. Hughes 1 I Bub. not out. 0 Extras 5 Total 55 PRESTATYN v. RHUDDLAN. 1 flayed at Prestatvn on Saturday, and resulted in a win for the home team. Neither side was at full -.s&Kngth. Scon.s. RHUDDLAN. E. Mainer b G. 'Linnell' 20 C: Mayo run out 9 C. P. Backhouse b J. Linne'l 0 T. E. Jones not out 8 D. Fraser c White b J. Linnull 0 L. B. EVans c Watts b J. 'Linnell 0 M E Thomas b J. Linnell 2 B. P. Hugli,s Haworth b J. Liniiell 0 -F. lbxney' b White 5 W. F. Akermain b White 0 J. Roberts" b J; Linnell • 0 Extras 4 Total 48 PRESTATYN. G. T. Linnell st Mayor b Fraser 7 — Eaines b Fraser 3 W. White e Backhouse b Evans 16 W. A. Jones b Backhouse 16 L. W. Watts c Backhouse b Fraser 7 G. Fry c Evaru b Fra&er 3 8. Edwards b Fraser .t tJ. Roberts not. out 2 J. P. Linnell, W. Inglefleld and B. Haworth did not bat Extras 10 Tutal (for seven wickets) 63

LLANDUDNO CRICKET CLUB. August lat.Ruddlan (home). August 3rd. -Moseley (home). August 8th.-Lianrwst (away). August 11th and 12th.-Carne.rvonahire T. Denbigh- shire, at Llandudno. August loth.—Ruabon (home). August 22nd.—Moatyn (home). Auxuat 20th.—Lianrwst (home). September 5th.-Bangor (away). September 12th.-Rhyl Cummercials (home). September 5tb.-Penbedw, at Lianychan. September 12th.—Prestatyn, at Prestatvn.

————————— LLANRWST CRICKET CLUB. I August Ist.-Y.M.C.A., Manchester (home). August 3rd.-Athietl,- Sports, at Llanrwst. August th.-C- K. Bowe'a, Moselev XI. (home). August 7th.—Neston and District"C.C. (home). August 8th.—Llandudno khoiw). August 13th and 14th.—Denbighshire v. Carnarvon* shire and Merioneth, at Llanrwst. August (home). August 2"Jnd. —Ruabon (home). August 27th.—T. Hartley Bibby's XI. (home). August 29lh.—Llandudno (away). 1 September 5th.— Hhuddlan (home).

LLANYCHAN AND DISTRICT. CRICKET CLUB. August lat.-Corwen (away). August 3rd.-Ruthin Town (away). August 8th.—Mostyn Park (home). August 13tb.-Rhuddlan (home). August 22nd.-Llaiig-)ilen (away). August 29th.-Vale of Clwyd, at Denbigh. BANGOR CLUB. August 1st.—W. H. W. Parsons', Rugby XI. (home). August 4th.—Neston and District (home). August 5th.-C. K. Howe's, Moseley, XI. (home). August 5th and 6th.—Flintshire T. Carnarvonshire and Merionethshire, at Flint. August 15th.-Hclyhead (home).

GOLF, COLWYN BAY CLUB. The monthly mixed foursome* competition in con. Unction with tli.3 club, took place on Saturday in un settled weather for prizes presented by Mr and Mrs Brock. teoults GTOSB. H'cap, Nett p. Peacock and Mrs Bourne 103 19 84" T. E. Purdv and Mrs V. Williams 108 21 87 99 III 871 C. H. Heltiby and Miss Morris 113 25 88 J. Faulkner and Miss P. Evans 111 221 88; J. T. Watts and Miss B. Hall 106 lg| 9u X>r. V. Williams and Miss Phillip 119 2&i 93^ W. Wadsworth and MifS V. Jones 11B 24 94 B. and Miss Fernyhough 118 1 98t

RHOS-ON-SEA GOLF CLUB. SUMMER MEETING. The annual summer meeting in connection with the Bhos-on-Sea Golf Club, will commence on Saturday and continue until August 17th. Six prizes are offered and an optional sweepstake of 2e 6d will be arranged. The events will include the following:- Saturday, August 1st, to Monday, August 3rd, in- ejll,;ive :Bogey Handicap, 36 holes; Ladies, do. Saturday, August 8th, to Monday, August 10th, in- clu,ive:-Medal Handicap, 36 holes; Ladies' do. Saturday, August loth, to Monday, August 17th, in- elusive Mixed Foureomes Medal Handicap, 36 holes Further particulars' may be obtained of Mr Henry Goldsmith, 63, Faulkner street, Manchester, honeec or Mr J. E. darter, Oolf Club House, Rhoe-on-Sea, secretary, to whom entries eiiouid lie Addressed.

FISHING. INTERESTING INFORMATION FOR ANGLERS. A very largo proportion of the visitors ar- riving in Wiles are followers of the pie- eatorial art, and an effort has been made to eupt>ly tbom with reliable information of the Clwyd, Elwy, and Conway fishery districts — where they can fish, which waters are preserved, the fishing conctiticne of Tivera, cost of licences and w'nexe they may be obtained, eto. 'Ve fel'&ll be glad to receive any contributions from fisher- men 3d to their experiences. CLWYD AND ELWY FISHERY DISTRICT. (Thie includes all tributaries and streams at Liandduias). Salmon season commenced May loth; and closes November 14th. Salmon nets are off on September 15th. Trout season commenced March 1st: ends October 1st. Licenct. Season salmon (including trout) 20i. No weekly tickets. Season—trout, 4s 6d. Woekly, 2s. Licences can be obtained from the following:- Rhyl.—Geo. Brooks, hairdresser, Queen-street. Rhuddlan.—MojT&h Hotel. Llanfa.irtalbaIa.rn. POISt Office. St. —W. Evans and J. A. Tomkineon, hairdxeeser, Plough Hotel. Trefna ot. -Tre¡fna.n Hotel. Dewbigh.— Lloyd's, Bull Hotel. Ruthin.—Cattle Hotel, Rouw and Son, H. E. Joyce. Llanddulas.—Valentine Hotel. Lt(xffarl.-Victoria Inn. PRESERVED WATERS. In the Clwyd, ticket-holders aro permitted to fcn tiie following waters: From the town of Ru..bln to the Junction of the Clwyd and Elwy bel<),v St. Asaph, except the following portions: Mr Ppoke'6 water, Perthewig, Trefnant; Llan- nerch Park; Mr An-drew's water, Penybryn; Mjb Rowley Conway's water. In the Elwy, from Po«nt y.Ddol to the junction pool except from Pont Newydd to the Cat's Path; from the top of the meadow above lk,1- belidr Farm on the right bank and 'rom the fence opposite Doibelidr Farm on the left bank *o Pont yr-Alit Goch; Mrs Luxmoore's water, Jtiryn Asaph; Miss Evans' water, Spring Gar- dens; Mr Andrew's water, Penybryn; Mrs Row- ley Conway's water. Colonel Howard, Mrs Williams Wynn, and Mrs Mainwaring also preserve their waters towards Pont-y.Dd-ol on tho-Ehvy. CLWYD AND ELWY FISHING ASSOCIATION. Salmon, fea. trout, and trout (including coarse ,)' season ticket, £ 1; weekly ticket, 6s. Trout only (including coarse fial,), season ticket, 15s; wec-idy ticket, 46. A limited number of bona- j W(>rkln« men are permitted to fish for trout ?? ,coiree fe'h only, on Saturdays and Bank Holidays, and after six p.m. on other days, on & 6d for the seaeon. 1 ese charges do not include the Conservancy j ^.r. 3 licences, which must be obtained in addition. Tickets and all information regarding the fish- lng may bo obtained from the icllowidg.- Abergele.—lice Hotel. Bodfari.- Victoria Inn. Denbigh.—Bull Hotel. Rhuddlan.—Marsh Inn. Rhyl. Ceo. Brooks, Queen-streets Rutiur^— T. Rouw and Son, E. 'l'egid Owen, and H. E. Joyce. A. Tornkinkon, William Evans, and Plough Hotel. St. George.— Kinmel Arms. Trefnant.-Trefnant Hotel. The season for trout commenced on March 1. 15tii, and cloees on October 1st, and for eairuoii commenced on May 16th and closes on Novem- ber 14th. VALE OF CONWAY. CONWAY AND LLEDR, Etc., TROUT FISHEIUES. Trout .season commenced March 1st, ends 30th September; licences, let. March to 60th April inclusive 10s, weekly 2a 6d, daily Is; trout under seven inches to be returned into the river. Licences can be obtained from the fol- lowing: Messrs Griffith Owen and Son,?, Green- wich House, Llanrwst; Mr R. T. Ellis, The Shop, Irefriw Mr Robert Parry, chemist, Bet. tweycoed; and Mr Ellis Pierce, bookseller. Dol- wyddekn. RIVER LLUGWY. Trout season commenced March 1st, ends 30th September; iiecnces — season, 5s; weekly, Is; licences oan be obtained from the following:— ilessrs Griffith Owen and Son, Llanrwst; Mr R. T. Ellis, The Shop, Trefriw; Mr Robert £ arry, chemoet, Bettwsycoed; Mr Ellis Pierce, bookseller, Doiwyddelen; and at the Royal and Cobden s Hotelst Capel Cung. SALMON FISHING. The salmon fishery on the River Conway is open to angrers 011 and after 1st May, and fish- ing tjckets can be obtained at the following prices _r<ir the,vhole season, Cb 6s; for the Soriiri £ rom -May to 31st August, inclusive, from 1st.May to 30th June, inclusive— for one inontn, 12s; for one week, 5s; for one day, Is 6d; from 1st July to 31st August, inclu- sive—for one month, £1 5s; for one week, 10s; for one day, 2a 6d; from 1st to 30th September, both inclusive—for the whole period. L2; for one fortnight, JE1 5s; for one week, 12s; from 1st to 31st October, both inclusive—for one fort- night, jB2; for one week, £ 1 5s. iickets can be obtained from Messrs Griffith Owen and Son, Greenwich House, Llanrwst; Mr Robert Parry, Chemist, Bettwsycoed: and Mr R hiits, ihe Shop, Irefriw. i salmon fishery for the portion of the ri.. Conway from Coed Carreg Gwakb. Plan- tata; j > Lianrwst Bridge is cpen to anglers on and u 1 r 1st May, and fishing tickets can be obtained (except when the angling is specially reserved for the proprietor and his friends) at the following prices:- From 1st May to 30th June, inclusive-for one week, 4s; for one day, Is; from 1st July to 31st August, inclusive—for one week, 6s; for one day, Is 6d; from 1st to 30th September, both inclusive-for a week, 8s; for a day, 2s; from 1st October to 31st October, inclusive-tor a week, 15s; for a day, 3s. Tickets can be obtained from Messrs Griffith Owen and on, Greenwich House, Llanrwst. x- sa m?n flshln,K m the River Lledr (from tne North1 bank only), from the West boundary p-111 TVn Far'u to Lledr Bridge, and in the River Llugwy from tUe north tan. from Pont-y-pair, Bettwsycoed, to the northern boundary of Cae rfelin, and also from the South bank, from Pont-y-pair afore- said, to the confluence of the Lhie-wv with the Conway is open to anglers from 1st May, and fisning tickets entitling the holders to hsh in the Earl of Ancaster's fishery can be obtained at the following prIcea :-From 1st May to 31st October, inclusive, £ 2; for one month, 10s; for one week, 3s; for one day, Is. Tickets can be obtained from Messrs Griffith Owen and Son, Greenwich House, Llanrwst; Mr Robert Parry, Chemist, Bettwsycoed; and Mr Ellis Pierce, Bookseller, Dolwyddelen.

YACHTING. ROYAL ANGLESEY YACHT CLUB. CENTRE-BOARD CLASS. The third weekly race took place 011 Saturday, over the usual course, between Beaumaris and Penmon. After a morning of heavy rain and light airs, a smart breeze suddenly sprung up, a few minutes before the starting gun. A good start was made at 3 p.m., by the following boats Spindrift (Mr H. R. Davies); Cyane (Mr Heap); Red Spider (Mr R. Mason); and Morwyn (Mr Moseley). The boats crossed the line in the order named. Cyane was sailed by Mr T. -W. Trevor, and Morwvn by Major Turner. ited Spider, well suited by the- smart S.W. breeze soon took the lPad and ran down to the lee mark, clear of Spindrift and Morwyn. Cyane being somewhat over-powered soon gave up. It was a hard heat back to windward against a, strong tide, and when about halfway back, Spindrift ran aground, thereby losing about five minutes and allowing Morwyn to take second place. Red Spider increased her lead and the times at the end of the first round were as follows: — i H. Jl. S. I Red Spider „. 4 2 37 Morwyn 4 7 2 Spindrift 4 n 9a There was no change in positions daring the short | second round and the race ended as follows:— I ii. «. 0. Bed Spider 4 16 32 Morwyn 4 21 47 Spindrift w M 4 20 16 Cyan* cave aft >1. ''j.

ANGLING. (From the "Field.") AFONWEN (Flints).—The Cambrian Fly Fishers' Club report that sport during the last week has been good, the trout caught averaging ten per rod. The weather is good, and the fish are moving well. Number of rods out, five; number of fish caught, fifty-one; species, rainbow thirty-six, tarTo ten, fcteclheads five. The condition of waters, lake good, upper pool good.— X. BALA LAKE AND HIVEHS.—There was heavy water in the Dee and Trvweryii during the early week, and on the 17th Mr E. R. Jenkins took two salmon, of 121b. and 141b., on the Tryweryn Flats; Mr Slater, one of IOLB. on the Upper Dee 011 Monday; and a few baskets of trout have 1\1so been made. The rivers are again low, and on the lake pike have been run- ning fairly well.—Tegid. DEE (Cjrwen Di.,trkt).-The river has been in good order after the heavy rain which fell last week-end, and a few Ir'8h salmon have come up, but have not been rising well. Mr Reily landed one of 91b., and Mr Moore one of 91b. on the 18th. and the Hon. C. H. Wynn one of 9ib. on the 21st. Trnut have not been rising well to the fly except in the evenings, but some good fish have been taken with the natural minnow.—S. W. LAKE VYRNWY.—The lake is in order after the heavy rain at the commencement of the week, and the best flies include the eoch-y-bondhu and black and teaL-Long Drift. DOVEY.-Tlie river has been in fair order, and sport good, while the stock is the best seen for a long time, and there are some heavy fteh about. The best, up-to-date (261b.), has fallen to Mr Clerk's rod. Most anglers are using small flies for grilse and sea trout. During the past fortnight heavy rain has some- what spoiled sport, the river being too high and the flood lasted three days. The following fish are re- ported July 6, Mr Clark, fourteen of 3ib. each Mr Wrightson, one of 41b. and Coi. Norton, one of 9ib.. 7th, Air Wrightson, two of Ib. and 41b. Mr Clark, one of 41b. and three of 31b. each and Mr Bradwell, o-ne of 61b. Sth, Mr Voiughan, six of. 31b. each; Mr Smith, two of 31b. each; Mr Wrightson, one of 3ib. Captain Fuller, two of 31b. ;Mr Brad- well two of mho and 3ib. 11th, Mr de Watt/ville, one of 41b. and two of-31b. each: Mr Jarman two of 41b. and 31b. Capt. Fuller, three of 41b. and three of 31b. each Mr Tickworth, six of 31b. each Mr Davies, two of 31b. each and Mr Anwyl three uf 31b. each. 13th, Mr Morritt two ol Sib. and 41b.. and five of 31b each; Mr de Wattevilie, three of 41b. and three of 31b. each; Mr Holland, two of 51b. and 4!b., and three of 31b. cach Mr Bradwell, one of 41b. and two of 31b. each Mr Wrightson, two of 41b. and 31b. Mr Griffith, one of 31b. Capt-. Fuller, two of 51b., two of 4!b. each and one of 31b. and Colonel Nor- ton two of 101b. and 41b. 14th, Mr Bradwell, one of 61b., two of 5ib.. and three uf 41b. each: Mr Morritt two of 6 b. and 3!b. Mr Holland, two of 101b. and 5ib. Mr Horton, four of 31b. each and Mr de Watte- vilie two of Mib. each. 15th, Mr nollund. two of 91b. and 4ib; Mr Clark. two ui 51b. and 31b.; Mr Pick- worth, twi of 31b. each; Mr Horton, one of 4:b., and three of 31b. each and Mr Hepworth, one of 51b. lRth, Dr Mackenzie, one of 101b. Mr Horton, one of 51b.. one of 41b., and three of 31b. each Colonel Thackwell, two of 41b. and 31b. Mr Morritt, three of 41b. and two of 31b. each. Colonel Bul- pett, two ot ;3Ib. tach; Mr Buckworth, one of Sib. Mr Anwyl, pight, fish, ranging from lib. to 2ib. Col. Noiton, one of 12ib.. and five of 4!b. each Dr Edwards, one of 61b. Mr Hepworth, four of 41b. each and Capt. Fuller, nine, ranging from 51b. to 31b.—D. W. R.

THE NOimf WALES COAST FOOTBALL LEAGUE. FAVOURABLE ANNUAL REPORT. The annual meeting of the League was held on Saturday at the Er'kine Arms Hotel, Con- way. Mr R. D. Richards, chairman of the Ix>ague, presided, and the following representa- tives were also present :—Mr Morris, Blaenau Festiniog; Mr J. D. Owen, Cc-lwyn Bay; Mr Percy Wcekes, Holyhead; Sergt. McElwee, Beaumaris; Mr O. Jones, Llandudno; and Mr Bell, deputy secretary for Mr Beech, who was indisposed. REMISSION OF A FINE TO COLWYN BAY. Mr J. D. Owen, on behalf of the Colwyn Bay Club, asked for the remission of a fine ot 5s imposed upon Coiwyn Bay for late arrival at Blaenau Festiniog, explaining that it was mutually agreed between the two cluba that a late start shculd bo made, ana that the Bayites got on the ground as soon as <hey possibly could. Sergeant McElwee proposed, and Mr Morris seconded that the fine be remitted. Mr Pere v Weckc-s stated that the Holyhead team, in order to obviate being late, engaged vehicles, and he did not see it lair that a club who did not do LO should have a fine remitted. The Chairman: That is a very strong point of yours, Mr Weekes. Scrgt. McElwoe: The only point in favour of the remission is that there was a mutual under- standing between the clubs. Mr Weekes proposed an amendment that it be not refunded. As t-he-e was no seconder, the amendment wa3 lost, and the motion carried. STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS. The statement of accounts Wa., read, showing the receipts to be E63 17s 5jd, and the expen- diture £ 38 6" 7Ad, leaving a balance in hand of £ 25 10s lOd. The report was adopted. RESIGNATION OF THE TREASURER. Mr W. Llew. Jones wrote to say that as he was now living in South Wales he resigned the post of treasurer. SECRETARY S REPORT. The Secretary presented the following report for the season 1907-8:—"The season has been a very successful one, and although at first it was feared that we should be without a second division, after a severe struggle the second divi- sion was formed, thus making a League com- posed of 16 clubs, 11 in the tir.sti division and live in the second. This year Denbigh F.C. thought fit to coino into the first division, whilst Beaumaris also entered this division and p-oved sturdy opponents, managing to secure the third position. Bu.ngor Reserves proved champions in the first division, with a record 01 32 points for the 20 games played. In the se- cond division, Ruthin headed the list, having host only ono game, and mtiking a record of nine points for the six games played. During the season 732 players were registe-ed and trans- ferred in both di visions. "Carnarvon United were unfortunate in not being able to fulfil their fixture at Llanrwst, otherwise the tables would have been complete. A new feature this year was a grand mter- league match, between two teams selected from the cluba of the League, East v. West, which was played at Banger on Wednesday, April 8th. As a memento of this innovation the League executive has decided to present each of the players in this match with a cap, em- broidered with the initials N.W.C.F.L., E. v. W. 1908. The best thanks of the League are dr.e to Mrs Griffiths, tho North-Western Hotel, Ban- gor; Mr Morgan, the Princo of Wales Hotel, Carnarvon; Mr Norbury, the Erskino Arms Hotel, Conway; Mr J. 11. Vincent, the Avon- dale Restaurant, Llandudno; Mr Lowe, the Imperial Hotel, Coiwyn Bay; and to Mr Fred Wallis, the Wynnstay Hotel, Rhyl, for so kindly placing at the disposal of the League rooms for meetings, etc., free of charge. Owing to business demands upon my time, caused through bereavement and other matters, and also the present state of my health, I must ask you kind- ly to accept my books, etc., for I cannot, under any circumstances, undertake the duties of League secretary for the future. Mr W. LI. Jones, our esteemed hon. treasurer, has now left Llanrwst, having removed to South Wales, and he writes that he cannot accept the trea- surership any further. In conclusion, I should like to thank the members of the executive for their attendance, at tho various meetings, the secretaries of clubs for the assistance they have rendered me in the difficult work of carrying on the League smoothly, and last, but by no means least, the press, for the help afforded the League during the season by the publishing of League tables, etc., week by week." The report was adopted. Much regret was felt at Mr Beech's resigna- tion. A vote of thanks was accorded him for pazt services, and of sympathy with him in his illnese. ALTERATIONS IN THE RULES. Several alterations in the rules were made. Amongst them were two of considerable im- portance. The first was that a man will be eli. gible to play in future if his registration form is in the hands of the League Secretary 48 hours before a match, rather than seven days as hitherto. The other waa that no plaver. be allowed to take part in any League. match if he has previously played in three Combination fix- tures during the current season. The latter was passed with Bangor dissenting. A resolution proposed by Bangor and sup- ported by Cohvyn Bay that no referee be a member of the Council was negatived. ELECTION OF OFFICERS. The following officers were eleoted:-Presi- dent, Sir R. Williams-Bulkeley, Bart.; chair- man ol committee, Mr Percy Weekee (Holy- head); secretary, Mr E. Lloyd-Williams, Ban- gor; and treasurer, Mr J. W. Post, Conway MEMBERSHIP. The Pwllheli club were admitted members of the League and Carnarvon wae rc-instated. ✓ HONORARIUM TO RETIRING SECRETARY. The sum of JE4 4s was voted Mr Beech as an honorarium for his services during the year, and a vote of thanks to Mr Bell for his services as deputy secretary. CAPS FOR PLAYERS. The caps for the East v. West players were distributed.

RHYL PETTY SESSIONS. EXTENSIONS AT THE QUEEN'S HOTEL SANCTIONED. These sessions were held on Tuesday, before Dr. A. Eyton Lloyd (in the chair), Mr W. J. P. Storey, Dr. R. Moret-on Prichard, and Mr Jno. Williams. LICENSING BUSINESS. Mr Joseph Lloyd applied for, and was gran- ted tho following transfers:—Old Town Hall Stores from Mr Ileasman to Mr Dawson, Alex- andra Hotel from Miss Williams to Mr Jami- son. Mr H. E. Doughty, as solicitor for the Queen's Palace, Arcade, and Hotel Company, Ltd., asked for the approval of the Bench to work carried out on-er the extension of the Queen's Hotel. He said it was cut of no dis- respect for tho Bench that the work had been carried cut prior to that meeting, and that was the only sessions at which they could apply for the magistrates' approval of the plans. They had extended the Queen's Hotel after the la- mentable n.rf, and had made a very fine dining room, which would hold about 300 persons. The directors had given the matter great considera- tion as they realised that there was wanting in Rhyl a room, where large partiei could b> Rhyl a room, where large partiei OU b) catered for. In reply to the Bench, it was stated that the room would have an ontranc,3 from the Arcade, so that it would not be necessary for persons to pass through the hotel to the dining room. This was considerod to be an advantage, and it was not intended to supply drink alone there, as the room was not adapted for it. The work had been carried out under the direction of Mr Smith, architect, who was present to answer questions, but the directors suggested a visit to the place. After considering the plans the Bench sanc- tioned the extension. LAUNDRY WOMAN'S EVENING OUT. Lcuisa Lansley, described as a laundry woman was charged with being drunk and disorderly on the previous evening in Wellington-road. She pleaded guilty, but at the same time said the policeman had no right to lock her up. P.C. Parry said he was called to tho house attached to St. Mary's Chapej. and there fund the defendant in a drunken condition, and using bad language. She had refused to go away when requested by Mr McManus, who was in charge of the houeo. She wanted to see the Rev. Father Swift, but her condition was anything but what it should be, and he had eventually to lock her up. The Defendant said that if she was locked up her friend should also ha\e been taken, as it was her friend who wanted to see Father Swift. She was a Protestant and did not want to see him. Inspector Pearson said the woman had to be locked up, and for three hours she "carried on terribly" in the cells. Siho banged the walls and doors with her boots and the bucket; she had three tins of water, and yet asked for a drink. Then she thre.v water over the walls, and the only way to keen her quiet was to re- move every moveable thing from the oell. Ihe Defendant said she had an excellent character. The Clerk asked P.C. Parry to repeat the ranguage this woman. "with such a glorious character" used. P.C. Parry: I should not like to do so. It is not fit to be repeated, and it is not language a woman should use. The woman who was with defendant gave evidence that she had an excellent character, but admitted that both had had some beer. Defendant was fined 5s and 6s 4d costs, time for payment was lefused. MIDNIGHT SCENES IN WELLINGTON- ROAD. Thomas Neale, a joiner, residing in Welling- ton-road, was charged with assaulting P.C. Parry. I The Officer said he was called to the defend- ant s lodgings in consequenco of his ill-using his wile. He remonstrated with him, when the man suddenly rushed at him, tried to get his thumb in his mouth, and nearly broke it. As the man behaved like a madman, and w-as drunk witness locked him up George Pike, with whom oeJendant lodged, said the man had been "carrying" on for seve- ral nights, and had had to fetch the police. It was midnight when the disturbance took p!aee, and the ofliccr had to struggle with him. Inspector Pearson said the man's eves glared as if he were mad when lie was brought to the station, and for several nights there had been complaints. On Saturday the man's wife and °i f sought protection at tne station, as the defendant had. threatened them. That morn- ing the defendant said he was sorry for what had occurred, and that he oueht not to t.ou.h that dav3 ° mad- was all right Defendant said he knew nothing about the affair, Diifc was very sorrv. Fined 5s and 8s 10d costs. CRUELTY TO a HORSE. John Davey Jones was charged with cruelty to a horse by working it whilst it "ad a wound.- His employer, EI]Î, Thomas, of 20. Victoria- road was charged with causing the horse to ly-- worked. Both defendants pleaded guilty Inspector Roberts, R.S.P.C.A., gave evi- dence to finding Jones working the horse with a two-inch wound under the pad, tho man say- inir he knew it was there. The Bench fined Jones lOs and 8s costs, and Thomas 20s and 8s costs. Thomas paid and left the court, whereupon Jones asked for time and in reply to the Bench said his master would not pay the fine. The Clerk: 111at is a nice state of and yet he camo here and pleads g-uilty. The Bench gave Jones until Saturday to pay. THE AMPIII-THEATRE. The CJcrk presented a report as to the new amphi-theatre. He said he had been over the place that- morning, and practically all the conditions had been complied with. The Bench thanked Mr Gamlin, and confirmed the order granting the licence.

PROPERTY SALE AT BANGOii-ON-DEE. On Fr.day, Mei-srs Frank Lloyd and Sons con- ducted cine of the most successful property sales ever held in the neighbourhood of Wrexham, at Bango-r-on-Dee. A large company was prese.nt at 5.30. wlen Mr W. N. Carper commenced the sale, which con>-Jstcd of 16 lots of various sizes, all of which he sold at particularly good prices: Tho first 14 lots belonged to the estate of the iate Mr W:n. Williams, a.nd Mr Henry Leo, of Wh tchurell, acted as solicitor. Lets 1 and 2, a cottage, old smithy, and garden, occupied by Mrs Davies and Mr Spoor, at rents amounting' to £ 5, were sold to Mr Henry Williams, Overton, for Llio; lot 3, a piece of building land adjoining reali. ed £ 20, to Mr Rvcroft Pick hill; lot 4, two dwejiing-hcusee and gardens, apportioned rents, J615, was ajeo purchased bv Air Henry Williams, Overton, for £ 350; lot 5, a shop and house, and garden, occupied by Mr Tress, was purchased by him at JS255, he also purchasing Jot 6, consisting of two cottages and srarden, £ 105; lot 7, a shop occupied by Mr Hughes, was bought by Mr Thomas Williams, butcher, Bangor, at JB255, he be;ng also the pmx:ha.ser of lot 8, hie ow.n shop, house, and three pieces of land, in all 65 acres, at £ 700; lot 9, the Graig meadow, of li acres, realised £ 160, Mr King', of Abbeygate, being the purchaser; lot 10. one acre of land, sold for £ 100 to Mr Giles, solicitor, Ellesmcre, on behalf of Miss Rogers, of Bangor; lot 11, a quillet of land, let at 5s per annum, was purchased by Mr King, for £ 9: whilst Mr William*, butcher, bought lot 12, another meadow of lj acres, for £ 160: lot 13, a field on the Cloy Farm, of 2j acres, was purchased for Mr Hugh Peel, by his airent, Mr ChiJd, for £ 185; lot 14, an acre of land at Heighton, was bought by Mr Bateman, for £ 90; lot 15. two meadows in Bangor of six acres were eold to Mr Child for Mr King, at 9400 (Mr Giles, solicitor. Ellesmere, acting for the vendors): lot 16. two fields of 2% acres realised J6200. and were sold to Mr Thomas Wil- liams. butcher, Bangor, Messrs Aliington Hughca and Bate, solicitors, Wrexham, acting for the vendors.

It has been found by many and varied experi- mental tests that certain disease-germs actually succumb to paint.—"Chambera'a JourMti." Ilhe deposits in the French savings banks, states a Reuter message, noW amount to P,140,000.000,

COLET HOUSE SCHOOL, RHYL. ANNUAL PRIZE DISTRIBUTION. SPEECH BY THE BISHOP OF ST. ASAPH. Ther was a very large attendance of scholar*, parents, and friends at the annual distribution in connection with. Cojet House Preparatory School, Rhyl, on Mc-.nday, the occasion also maj kins: the attainment of the school's II majo- rity." The chair was taken ny Mr R. M. Hugh Jones, M.A., ihe lieud..)iiaster. who was supported by 'lie Bishop of St. Acaph. Among thos- who accented inv.tat.ions were:—Mrs Kd- wardis (The Palace), Mrs Daniel Davies (Wrcx- ham).. Mr a.nd Mrs Hardie, Mrs dough, Mr Rachhand, Canon and Mrs D. Jones, Mr and Mrs Dawscn. the Rev T and Mn, Lloyd, Major and Mrs Tailentte, Mr and Mrs Foulkes-Roberts, iNIni Vandrciy, Mr and Mrs Brinkiey, Mr and Mrs Dando. Mr and M' e Watiing, Mrs Simp- son, Mr a.nd Mrs Conway Lowe, Mr C. Everitt, Rev. L. D. and Mrs Jenkins Mr and Mi-s L. J. Roberia, Mrs Richardson, Mrs Wood, Mrs Tidewcll, Dr. Lloyd Roberts, Miss Anson, Mrs Campbell, Rev. J. F. Recce, Mrs Store v. Dr. aaid Mrs Heaton, M's De Ranee, Dr. and Mrs Thomas. Mrs Adams, Miss Jones, Mr Edward JOlJffi (Wrexham), Dr. and Mrs More- ton Pr,chard, Misi Bert, Mists Ley, Miss Blakeney, Dean Pvyoe, the Misses Pryce, Mr and Mrs Vallance, Rev. and Mrs E. J. Evalit- Rev. T. Jones and Mrs Jones (Abergele), Rev. and Mra R. O. Williams, Mrs Hawkine, Mies Robimon (ArcviUe). Mr and Mrs Bromley, Dr. a.nd Mrs Ilutton, Mr and Mrs C. D. Copley, Rev. T. H. Vaug-han, Miss Alexander, Mr and Mrs Johnson, Mr and Mrs P. James, Mrs Hunt. Mrs Matkham. Mrs W. R. Wiliiumfi, Mr and Mr. Croudace, Rev. 0. J. Davies, Mrs Rees (Wieau), Rev. J. W. and Mrs Roberts, Mr and Mite Perks, Mn; Williams-Wynn (Cefai), Mr and Mrs Tavleur. Rev. and Mrs Stock, Mrs Ash- down. Mr and Mrs Lamplough, Rev. J. and Mrs Lloyd. Mrs and Mifs Hug'n-Jones. Mrs and Miss Whitley, Mr A. Ilugh-Jonec,, Rev. T Jenkins, Mr W. B. Phillips, etc. THE HP^ADMASTER'S RECOLLECTIONS. The Headmaster said he had in the first place to thank the numerous ladies a.nd gentlemen who had honoured him with their presence that day, and ho particularly wished to thank the Bii>hop of St. Asaph fur the great kindness he 'had invariably shown to that school. He was sure he was but echoing tho views of all teach- ers when he sa:d there wi s no one who showed .more invariable kindiios io than did h:s lordship (hear, hear). lie (the speaker) had been clot?eiy connected with the head of the dio- cese in eciiool work for many years. He weli remembered when h:s father was Vicar of Holy- well going into the dining room and finding there B shot) Short, who had driven over from St. Asaph, before break fait, in order to examine the NaUonai School at Holywell, He had re- ceived many kindnesses from three bishops of St. Acanh. He recollected the time when he was taken with his brothers to St. Ataph to see Bishot) Short before leaving ho,me. and how, after receiving a very good lesson as to what they should do L the future., they were sent away reioicing witth half a sovereign each (laugh- ter and applau e). That day was of special in. terest to Colet House, as it marked the 21st year. or 'the comin-g-of-ago" of the school's ex- istence (applause). Many cbangcs had occurred since the time in 1887. when through ill-health he gave UD the hoadmai-tership of Ashbourne Grammar School, arid, with three of his former boys came to Rhyl to regain his health and to start Coler, House School The air of Rhyl had alwavs acted as a toire for him., and he had found it an ideal place in which to live. During the tweiitv yeans he had been at Rhyl the pre- paratory school* had advanced greatJy in public favour, and they were recognised as part a.nd narcel of the great Engl sh public school systean which was the envy cf foreign countries. The curriculum of tho ecihooJii was carefully prepared bv the most exoerienced men in the country, A..n(¡ y3 no effort was soared in Colet House as regards general imorovemont. In the succcfs that had taken place he had had the hearty co-OfK-raticJi of li: colleagues, and especially cf his senior col; league, Mr Sharp. That "speech day" was also marked by the brilliancy of the honours' list, as thcv had never had so many scholarships won at tho same time as th:s year (applause). The only regret WA-; that so many of the leading boys would be leaving them that they might suffer next term, but at the same time he congratulated the winners cf the scholarships, and hoped that others would emulate the high t-tandard they had oot before them, and that they would uphold the best t-radii-ic.n« of Colet House (applause). AN EXCELLENT REPORT. The rcnorts of the examiners were then read. Each reoorted tliat the work was excellently done in the school; the highest prase was giveii to several of the boys, some of whom gained full marks for their papers. In every way the reDUtation of Colet House as a preparatory school was well maintained. THE HONOURS' LIST. The Headmaster then read out the foilowmg honours' 1st:— DurmT the naso six months R. C. Lowe has Veen deot-ecl to a Foundation Scholarship at Winchester, second on He rod; C. M. Reece to «n Qnen Entrance Scholarship at Ro t?all; LJ. D W. Jones, to a. Foundation Scholarship at Bradford College, second on the roll; K. M. Dawson to the fj.;st Open Entrance Scholarship at Bright-on College; C W. Dando to an Open EntranCè Scholarship at Biomrigrove; T. W. Hug'li-Jono> to the Atcherley Scholarship at Shrewsbury: R C. Recco to a Clerical Exhibi- tion at Ross all; J. R H. Hughes has passed the Entrance Examination fcr RossaJl; R. E. Lh Davies for Marlborough; L. R. Pilkingcon for Lancing; E. H. Hague for AJdenham; and A. R. Jameii for Sedbergh; In the Preparatory Sohools' air-rifle competition heid in March, Colet lIQus took eleventh place among the 58 teams comoeting. with a score of 516 out of a Roesdble 600. R. C. Lowe and K. M. Dawson have ohtaine-d certificates for rifle elvooting signed bv Lord Roberts, with scores of 144 and 145 respectively out of a possible 150. SPEECH BY THE BISHOP. The Bishop of St, Asaph, who distributed the prizes, congratulated the successful students on their work. He said it was' a pleasure to him to be present that day, and to be able to speak on a side of education which was not of a contro- versial character. He was pleased .to hear Mr Hugh Jones speak of the late Bishop Short, who was one of the greatest benefactors of educa- tion in the Principality, if not of the whole Eng- lish Church. He (his lordship), too, had had an experience of Bishop Short, but he was afraid that he would not have enough half-sovereigns to go round (laughter). His experience of Bishop Short was of his visiting his father's house at a time when lie (the speaker) had not attained to the dignity of wearing trousers (laughter). He was allowed to see the Bishop in the evening. Prior to that, however, he had seen the Bishop's coachman, who was a very fine man, and when he was duly taken into the Bishop's presence and told by either his father or his mother that that was the bishop, he somewhat astonished them by observing- that there was a very much finer b in the kitchen" (loud laughter). Bishop Short was a very short man. Perhaps his re- mark accounted for the Bishop's observation the next morning that "little boys should be seen and not heard" (laughter). As regards that school the year was of special interest, as it was its "coming of age," and they had been stock- taking. He was bound to say, and he spoke as one who had had considsrable experience, that he had never in the history c-i a preparatory school seen such a remarkable list of successes (applause). To take seven scholarships in the groat English public schools in one year was a very great achievement, especially when one re- membered the keen competition prevailing. He had had sent him the papers with which Lowe gained his scholarship, and although he only re- ceived them by the eight o'clock post he returned them by the 11—the fact of the matter being that he was afraid he might perhaps be asked to work them (laughter). To be able to answer those papers and to gain a scholarship showed that the education given at Colet House was of an admirable character. It was not sur- prising that the pupils at Colet House did well, considering the pure air there was at Rhyl. He travelled a great deal, and when from Chester they travelled down the line he always felt that the climax was reached when they stepped on the platform at Rhyl. As regards the other side of the coast he knew he was treading on delicate ground-(I.Aughter)-but he could safely say that from Anglesey things improved as they proceeded along the coast, and when they reached Rhyl they had the finest air (hear, hear). It was a matter of great consideration for parents with delicate boys. and as an old schoolmaster he knew something of parents' anxiety with the "delieate boy," be waa always present (laughter).

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GEIRIONYDD RUIAL DISTBICT COUNCIL. CWM AND DOLVVYDDELEN WATER SUPPLIES # Tho Rev. J. Gowej presided at the monthly meeting of the above Council on Tuesday. The following members were also present:—Messrs J. Lloyd Morris (vice-chairman), D. G. Jones, T. T. Roberts, E. W. Roberts, Rev. J. LI. Richards, together with Mr R. R. Owen (clerk), T. Hughes (deputy clerk), and R. H. Williams (surveyor). CLAIMS IN RESPECT OF ROADS. The Clerk reported that he had sent to Messrs Green a notice to pay J625 lls 3d, in respect of damage t) the Council's roads through tho extraordinary traffic by their trac- tion engines, and received, in reply a letter stating that the company had decided to fur- ther appeal against the recent judgment in a similar caso the Council had brought against them. On tho motion of Mr D. G. Jones, seconded by Mr J. Ll. Morris, it was decided to take legal steps in the matter, and to instruct Mr A. Llojd C; i- lflith to prepare for the appeal. The Aluminium Corporation Ltd. wrote to state that, the Council's claim of £28 6s 6d for damage done to the roads through their trac- tion engine traffic was receiving attention. It was dccided to ask the company to settle the amount within 14' days. THE COUNCIL S MINUTES. Mr E. W. Roberts moved that in fuiure the minuteis of the Council, be printed, and he con- tended' that if the members were supplied with copies it would facilitate the discharge of their duties. The Clerk stated that the cost would amount to ab~Ait £ 19 7s a year. Tho Chairman objected to the motion on economical grounds. After a long discussion, it was decided that tihe clerk should invite tenders for printing the minutes. DOLYPENTRE FOOTPATH. On the motion of Mr J. Ll. Morris, seconded by Mr D. G. Jones, it was decided to erect two gates upon the footpath without delay. STORAGE OF EXPLOSIVES. The Council decided to grant the application by the Cotton Powder Company for permission to erect a stdre for explosives near the Glynn Mine, Capel Curig. COMPENSATION. The Clerk reported that two of the Council's workmen had sustained injuries. The Insur- ance Company had granted as lOd a week in one case and -ts lOd in the other. The men had resumed work. CWM WATER SUPPLY. The Surveyor was .instructed to draw out a list of the persons whose premises were connec- ted with the water main, and to -ecify those who paid and those who did not for a suR-dy. DOLWYDDELEN WALER SUPPLY. Mr F. Lowe, analyst, Chester, who recently analysed the water procured from the new sources, reported it to be of good quality and suitable for domestic purposes.

An unusual feat in pontoon bridge-t;ui!dii g has been accomplished by a compauy, 100 gtrong, drawn from four cavalry regiments of the Berlin Garrison- Arrived at a point v 1 ere the Spree is very wide, the guardsmen r. nsted by a dozen pioneers, constructed .11 41 minutes a bridge of steel boats and plates lOJIt. long and 10 ft. broad. Great Britain .secured notable victories in each of tho three yadht races in connection with the Olympio Gamea decided on Monday at Ryde.

I OOLP LINKS. RHOS-ON-SEA GOLF CLUB COLWYN SHY. -OPEN Amateur Meeting for SIX PRIZES and OPTIONAL SWEEPSTAKES, SATURDAY, August It to MONDAY, August 3rd (inclusive). 36-Hole Bogey Handicap. DO. (Ladies). SATURDAY, August 8th to MONDAY, August 10th (inclusive). 36-Hole Medal Handicap. Do. (Ladies). SATURDAY, Aug. 15th to MONDAY, August 17th (inclusive). 36-Hole Mixed Famous Medal Handicap. ENTRIES UP TO DAY OF PLAY. Club-House on the Electric Tram connecting Colwyn Bay with Llandudno. COLWYN BAY GOLF CLUB, SPORTING 9-HOLE COURSE, SITUATE ABOVE PWLLYCRQCHAN WOOty COMFORTABLE CLJJB HOUSE. LUNCHEONS AND REFRESHMENTS PROVIDED. GOLFING REQUISITES STOCKED. Steward and GrouncJsman J. EVANS. SUBSCRIPTIONS Per Annuma. Honorary Members j61 la and LO 10a Reetdent. Memoora- Ladies £ 0 15a Od Gentlemen £1 10s Od Country Members— Ladies 0 10* Od Gentlemen 0 15e Od Visitors, 2s per Day; 7136d per Week DOUGLAS M. PEACOCK, Hon. Sec., Cotehill. Seaiield-road. OLD COLWYN GOLF CLUB. SPORTING 9-HOLE COURSE, Situate ten minutes from Old Coiwyn StatiOzk and fivo minutes from Abergele-road, Old Coiwyn. SUBSCRIPTIONS. Residents within a Radius of ten miles. Gentlemen jei log Od La-díc 1Sa Od Juveniles under 18, Half-price. Country members. Gentlemen 159 Od Ladies 10s Od CLUB YEAR let APRIL to 31st MARCH." VISITORS' TICKETS.-Half Day, 16; Day, 16 6d; Week, 66; Fortnight, 106; Month, 15s. Professional: Mr F. TOTTEY, Golf Requisit-es Stocked.. ED. DAVIES, Braeeide, Old Colwyn, 20858p Hon. Sea aUGaES & BUfftoais, AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT MERCHANTS. MANCHESTER HOUSE AND WAREHOUSE, DENBIGH ST., LLANRWST. General Furnishing Ironmongers, Gas, Hot & Water Engineers. 4417 G 0 n 1-1. UNEQUALLED FOR QUALITY and PRICE. Rowland &. Co., WYNNSTAY CHAMBERS, COLWYN BAY. TKLRFHONIC 92Y 16607 Slightly over a mile and a fifth per minute was the rate of speed attained by a homing pigeon in a race of 69 rniles from Worcester. Hundreds of acres of timber on Lord Lecon- field's Cumberland estates in Westward and I Sebergham parishee (at one time part of tIM ancient Inglcwood Forest) are being levelled.

Then again in Rhyl they had a public body which had shown great enterprise, and he hoped that with such a magnificent pavilion those who visited Rhyl would be given concerts equal to, if not surpassing, the best of the kind in the' kingdon). All those advantages made Rlivl a desirable place for residents, but there was some- thing to be said as to the character of the school I to which parents should send their boys. The schools under public control were very well in I their way, but they were bound somewhat by A CAST-IRON SYSTEM OF CODES and strict regulations. Those were useful in their way, but in such schools as Colet House the headmaster had a free hand, and there was I freedom and elasticity. There was no Board, Central or Decentral, to interfere with the head- master. Reference had been made to the pro- i gress of the preparatory schools. During the past 35 to 40 years great progress had been made in the direction, and the work done was Ii of a very high order. After all, examinations were not everything, and there was much to be said for the training which the youth of this country received in the public schools. In fact, it was his opinion that there was the finest train- mg of character in the world in the public schools of England (applause). No one could mistake the spirit of the public schools, and he was re- minded of the French saying that "You must not govern too much." He had of late read a, great deal about the French system of education, and he was struck by the fact that the boys were' kept so hard at their'books that they were really too tired to play football, cricket, or to learn how to shoot. As with other things, so with learning, monotony of diet 'was not good for anyone. He was sure that the marvellous capacity for governing which the English nation had was achieved by the system adopted in the r)u bi public schools, and the fact that two boys out of the seven who had taken scholarships from that school that year had also won certificates for rifle shooting showed what their system was worth (applause). The Bishop then referred to the self-sacrificing efforts of Mr Hugh Jones, as headmaster, and said he believed that the success he attained was because he loved his work, and he was sure that the successes already achieved would bring him more boys, and that they in- turn would on to the English public schools. Nor was that all, in Mrs Hugh Jones they had a lady whose motherly care had done much for the success of Colet House (applause).. In con- clusion he would say that such schools deserved to be supported, at it would never do to have but one system of schools in Wales with 'their hide-bound system and with no avenues open except through the Welsh education mill and over the Welsh education ladder. Such schools as this one rendered great service to the nation. and wer^Hmeans for building up the best of characters in those who were to be the future citizens and rulers of this nation (applause)., The following programme of music was after- wards given:—Pianoforte duet, "Rustic Drama" (D'Ourville), H. V. Markham and R. E. L. Davies; song, "Let Erin remember" (119); violin solo, "Cavatina" (Henry), H. F. G. Brom- ley; song," Where the bee sucks" (46), Dr. Arme); pianoforte duet, "Stvricnne" '(D'Ourville), H. V. Markham and Dorothy Hugh-Jones; song, "Ye Mariners of England" (36), Callcott); violin solo, Mr Horace Ilaselden. The proceedings closed with a vote of thanks to the -and the singing of "Auld Lang Sync" and Dulce Dommum."