The Welsh Coast Pioneer and Review for North Cambria

c. TREFRIW LIGHT RAILWAY. The application bv the Aluminium Corporation for an order authorising them to construct the projected light railway in the Conway Valley met with comparatively little opposition at the inquiry on Saturday. Under the circumstances the commissioners found little difficulty in granting: the order. Few, if any, will regret the decison, for the light railway formed a prac- tically essential part of the Corporation's note- worthy scheme at Dolsarroe, where extensive works are now all but complete, which will give employment to a large .number of people. Thó electric energy required in connection with the works will be economically generated by means of turbines drive,n by water procured from the neighbouring hills, where the Corporation have acquired valuable water rights, and the only opposition to the order came from two parties concerned in certain other water rights. The light railway will be utilised to convey the raw material from the London and North-Western Company's branch line to Dolgarrog, and, inci- dentally. so to speak, to supply Trefriw and the •urrounding district with a railway service. In certain respects the latter will be perhaps more important from a public point of view tha.n the former, because it means the opening up of a considerable district whose large mineral and agricultural wealth cannot yet be gauged. It also means the development of the Trefriw Soa. as it has been known of late. It is gen- erally known that the Trefriw wells are second to no wells in Europe for certain curative pro- perties, and tha inadequate facilities provided for reach incr the place have no doubt materi- ally hindred its progress. It is therefore grati- fying to note that the Commissronens made ft "an essential part of the order that the line should be completed right through to Trefriw." What with the developmtmt of Trefriw and the fillip to local business generally which will be afforded by the importation of the aluminium workers to Doigarrog there appears to be an era of much prosperity dawning in the Conway .Valley.

The Central Welsh Board. Welsh educalionists generally will feel disap- pointed at the result of the interview between the President of the Board of Education ajid the Central Welsh Board's deputation on Tuesday. A circular recently sent out by the London Board directs that in future there shall be a dual system of school inspection, and that all 1ICC0ndary schools correspondence relating to the payment of grants and so forth shall go to Lon- don, and not, as heretofore, through tihe Cen- tral Welsh Board, thereby depriving the Welsh Board's inspectors of information which they had hitherto and making for unnecessary duplication all round. In other worcb, it provides the first steo in the direction of bureaucracy as against self government so far as Welsh secondary schools are concerned. Naturally, those who have devoted a lifetime practically to the de- velopment 6f what is admittedly one of the best systems of the kind in Europe have registered a protest against the threatened usurpation of their powers, and after the conference at Shrewsbury on Friday a strong deputation met Mr Runci- man on Tuesday with the object of restoring the Iq order of things. The minister, however, woe not in a sympathetic mood. Referring to the question of dual inspection, he said that the payment of Parliamentary grants to Welsh leoondarv schools "rendered it constitutionally accessary that there should be some form of inspection by the Board of Education." With regard to the other matter, he suggested that three or four of the deputation should confer, before they left London, with the officials of the Welsh department with a view to arriving at a settlement. It would appear as though Walee is to be made to pay dearly for the pecuniary Ifrant made by the Government towards her schools, but to be deprived of their control is too trreat a demand. 6 t 4 Features of the North Wales Resorts. "Wales is justly proud of her systems of ele- mentary and secondary education, but Rhyl, Colwvn Bay, Llandudno and other North Wales health resorts possess private schools wthich are of incalculable benefit educationally, commerci- ally, and morally to the respective towns. Some of them, such as Rydal Mount and Pecrhos Col- lege at Oolwyn Bay, Colet House at Rhyl, and Clive House at Old Colwyn have been growing simultaneously with the towns. Colet House celebrated its twenty-first anniversary on Mon- day. whilst the scholars at Clive House were engaged at practically the same hour in doing honour to their principal on the completion of twenty years' service at Old Colwyn. Both these excellent institutions are to be congratu- lated upon the succor which have attended them during' the past decade. Dealing with the recent examination successes achieved by Colet H, the Bishop of St. Asaph declared on Monday that the honours list this year was "one of the most remarkable he had seen in connec- tion wrth such a school." Coming from one of Dr. Edwards' experience this was a very elo- quent tribute. His lordship emphasr-ed the value of such schools, and said that in his opinion they were "rendering the highest ser- vice in the promotion of the best type of edu- cation in England, and the very best means of building up the character of those who had to come after them as citizens and rulers of this exeat empire." « D I t Colwyn Bay Cottage Hospital. For some years now the first Saturday to August has been regarded as "Cottage Hospital Day," that being the day set apart for the gpeoial appeal made to the townspeople and visitors generally on beihalx of the funds of the institution. The rcsources of the hospital have been very largely drawai upon this year, and it is very desirable that a determined effort be made to meet the situation worthily. It is the onlv institution of the kind in the town, or within several miles of it, ami its doors are øpen night and day to suooour a visitor as well as a resident. The number of patients treated during the year was 25 per oent. in excess of any previously known, and, though the income was larger by about j645 than in the previous ye&r-a fact lweelv due to a handsome fee paid by a gjrateful London patient—the expenditure increased considerably in consequence of struc- tural alterations and additions which the Man- aoeinest Committee found absolutely essential [ to the effioient conduct of the hospital. More- over. the debt on the isolation pavilion was re- duced by £75. Having regard to the growing usefulness of the hospital, its very excellent re- cord in the past and the admirable manner in which it is now managed, it is to be hoped that this year's appeal on its behalf will be fittingly responded to. Railwavmen's Perils. On Friday the third and fourth reports of the committee appointed by the Board of Trade to examine appliances designed to diminish dan- ger to men employed in railway servico were issued. The acidentt, reported during 1906 are tabulated, and show that out of a total of over twelve hundred accidents, 581 occurred in cou- pli.ng operations, 164 in capstan working', and 288 through men engaged on the permanent way being struck by engines or trains in motion. An important memorandum is appended on au- tomatic couplers, by Colo.nel Yorke, who, while stating that the question is of national import- ance, says that until certain questions have been considered and answered by the Government of the country, it will be inexpedient and useless to initiate a series of long and costly experi- ments. S Autosrraoh Letters. An important collection of autograph letters at Welshpool Library is not as well known as it de- serves. The collection includes letters from Queen Victoria, Abraham Lincoln, the Duke of Welling- ton, Chalice Dickens, and other celebrities. Lin- coln's letter is to "R. S. Thomas, Esq., Vir- ginia, 111. and is dated February 14, 1843. In this letter to "Friend Richard," as he caDs him, Lincoln says: "If you should hear anyone say that Lincoln don't want to go to Congress I wish you. as a. personal friend of mine, would tell him vou have reason to believe he is mistaken."

PERSONAL. The Counter of Dundonaid left town on Tues- day for Gwryoh Castle, Abergele. Lord and Lady Carring ton are leaving town for Daws Hill, their seat near Wycombe, for the season. Sir Charles McLaJren, M.P., and Lady Mc- Laren attended Lady Allendale's "At Home" at 144, Piccadilly on Friday. The Earl of Denbigh has been appointed re- presentative in England of the Order of the Holy Sepulchre. The Duke of Westminster left Grosvenor House on Tuesday for Eaten Hail until the and of the week. The Duke and Duchess of Wcstnl4-ngteT and the Marquie of Anglesey were included amongst the Guests at the Countess of Plymouth's ball on Fridav. Sir J. Herbert Roberts, M P., was one of the speakers at the demonstration in isupport of the Lic,enc,ing Biil held in Hyde Park, London, on Saturday. Lieut. R. G. W. Williams-Bulkeley, son of Sir R. H. W iiliams-Bulkeley, Bart., and Lady Magtlalen Williams-Bulkeley left Baron Hill for London on Sunday night. Lord Harlech is expected to return to Bro- gyntyn from Norway next week. Lady Har- lech and the Hon. W. Ormsby-Grove are at Bro- gtyntvn. A marriage has been arranged between John Forbes Farquharson and Mary, elder daughter of Major Leadbetter, and will, it is understood, take place quietly at the Parish Church, Wrex- ham, on Saturday, 8th August. Sir Theodore Martin has left Onslow Square to pass the summer at Bryntysilio, Llangollen, where the will reside until about the and of Oc- tober. Sir Theodore is now in his ninety- second year. The Rev. Dr. T. C. Edwards (Cynonfardd), the well known Welsh-American poet preacher, arrived in this country last week. He has come over at the special invitation of the Committee of the National Eisteddfod to be one of the ewa- ductora of tihe meetings at Llangollen. The Countess of Jersey gave a garde.n party at Osterley Park on Saturday. The guests in- cluded the Countess of Dundonaid, and Lady Jean Cochrane, Lady Penrhyti and the Hon. Miss Douglas Pennant, Gertrude Lady Ponrhvn and the Hon. Misses Douglas-Pennant, the Hon. Mrs Henry Mostyn, and Mrs Sand- badh* Very quietly, by special licence, at St. Peter's ChuTcih, Eaton-square, on Saturday, the mar- riage took place of Mr Heremon Lindsay Fitz- Patrick, of Hollymount-house, county Mayo, uncle of the Duchess of Westminster, and Mrs Grace Agnes Malone, of Killarkin, Dunboyne. The few relations present included the Duchess of Westminster and Mrs Cornwall's West. COMING OF AGE OF LIEUT EN AA 7 WILLIAMS-B ULKELE Y. The festivities in connection with the coming of age of Lieutenant Williame-Bulkeley, eon and heir of Sir R. H. Williams-Bulkeley, Bart., and of Lady Magdalen Williams-Bulkeley, con- cluded on Friday, when the indoor and outdoor staff at Baron Hill presented the heir with a magnificent dressing case. Mr W. O. Griffith, of the Estate Office, asked Lieutenant Williams-Bulkeley'e acceptance of the sift as a token of the esteem and respect which all the employees at Baron Hill had for him. It was their hope that he would have long life and many years of happiness. Mrs Mackeeg, the housekeeper at Baron Hill, presented the gift, in acknowledging which Lieutenant Williams-Builkeley said:—"Ladies and gentlemen, I might almost say friends, this is perhaps to me the greatest pleasure of the week. You are so much nearer to me than the rest; people that I see every day whilst I am walking about the Baron Hill grounds, and when I go about there is always a sweet emile for me on your faces. Nothing has touched me more than this day's presentation, and I thank you from the bottom of my heart" (cheers). Sir R. H. Williams-Bulkeley, Bart., expressed the hope that all present would enjoy them- ) selves. Mr Mardhant called for three hearty cheers for the family, which were lustily given. The indoor and outdoor staff were afterwards entertained to tea.

RHYL PIER. EXTENSIONS TO BE CARRIED OUT. OUor Rhyl correspondent understand on good authority that there are prospects of the pier being extended, and that the work is to be com- menced at a very early date. Plans for the new pavilion are also being pre- pared, and the selecting of a contractor is .now under consideration by the new company which will take over the structure.

What is claimed to be the smallest electric motor in the world is in the possession of a Texas electrician and watchmaker, who made it as a scarfpin. It weighs one pennyweight and three grains, and is run by a current from a small sil- ver chloride battery. Sir J. Rennell Rodd, G.C.V.O., K.C.M.G., has been appointed British Ambassador at Rome, and Sir C. A. Spring-Rice, K.C.M.G., has been appointed to succeed him as Minister at Stock- holm, whilst Mr G. H. Barclay will proceed as Minister to Teheran. Sir Thomas Stevenson, the famous analyst, died is London 8B Monday aged 70. J

MR LLOYD GEORGE AND THE SUFFRAGETTES. EXTRAORDINARY SCENES AT A "PEACE" MEETING. SUFFRAGIST INTERRUPTERS EJECTED. The Chancellor of the Exchequer was the prÎ.n- cipal speaker at a meetinc' held in connection w.ith the Poace Congress at the Queen's Hall, on Tuesday evening. The right hen. gentleman was frequently iinterrunted bv the exclamations of women. suffragists amonsr the audience, and the expulsion of some of the ladies created scenes of disorder straneelv at variance with the character of the assembly and the objects which brought it toffcilier. Tho ball was wiili Jül, and Lord Courtnev presided. Mr Lloyd George, explaining why he spoke cut of his order on the programme, fi,.aid he wished to get back to Westminster, where a peaceable little Biil in which he was interested was having a stormy passable through the House of Lords. There were some noblemen there who t-housht we should save a little on Old Age Pen- sions in order to provide more money for arma- ments ("Shame"). His principle as Chancellor of the Exchequer was less moinoy for the produc- tion of suffering and more money for the reduc- tion cl suffering (cheers). It seemed incredible that it should be nccci^ary in the Twentiet.ii Cc.n- I turv to held meetings in a. civilised country to 111L c' protest against the expenditure by Christian com- munities of 400 millions a year upon preparing to kill each other. It was still more amazing that the leaders of onin:on should be more en- grossed on the perfecting and rendering more deadiv of tho machinery of human slaughter than upon set tin sr un some tribunal for the peace- able adjustment of dilutes (cheers). "TURN THEM OUT." At th:6 point a vounst' woman in the balcony .near the platform shouted, "Peace must begin at home, and with honour for women." Mr Lioyd George said, "I agrree with that entiment, and I hope that lady will be peacoable." Another lady at the back of the platform cried out some- thintr which was not distinctly heard, a.nd there wpre angrrv calls from the audience to "Turn them out." "If I were not a rooted believer in enfranchisement of women —— said Mr Lloyd George. "Then why don't you do something," exclaimed the lady in the balcony, who was im- mediately pounced upon by three or four stew- ards, who proceeded to drag her from her seat, to which she held with great tenacity, shouting all the time. "These men are using violence at a peace meeting. Hypocrites! What would Christ say?" The lady was finally, but with much difficulty, carried bodily to the nearest exit and conducted downstairs to the street, the audience cheering loudly as she went. Mr Lloyd George had only ultered another sentence, expressing his regret that such a scene should have b:en brought about, when an- other woman in the ba'cony shouted "The women appeal to vou," and she too was quickly bundled out of the building. Mr Lloyd George, resuming his speech, said that if a man had a dispute with his neighbour about a right of way or a boundary he would not make preparations to shoot him, but if a man proposed that a dispute between nations should be settled in any other way he was at once put down as either crazy or a member of a peaoe society. Why did nations assume this murderous attitude towards one another What folly, what stupidity it was hile we were buying and selling peaceably with Germany and the two countries profiting by each other's trade we were building ships and organising an Army. Nine-tenths of these disputes and quarrels arose from misunderstanding of each other's motives. There were people in this country of exalted position and of great experience who were firmly under the impression that Germany meant to attack us; there were people in Germany equal- ly convinced that we were going to attack them, and from fear of each other we were arming and rushing- to the very quarrel which both were afraid of (cheers). At one time it was exactly the same state of things with France. He would advise the gentlemen who were constantly rais- ing t'his German scare to read a speech deliver- ed by Mr Cobden in Manchester in 1853. They would find that there was not an argument now used about Germany that was not then used about France. "VERY SORRY SAMPLES." Mr Lloyd George did not get thus far in his speech without interruption. It was punctuated at three or four minute intervals wim exclama- tions about votes for women from various parts of the building. The women were in every case ejected, some walking out quietly, others resisting and being carried to the door in the arms of the stewards. When six women had been thus put out Mr Lloyd George, speaking with some show of impatience, said: "Really, if women do not show more intelligence than the very sorry samples it has been my privilege to meet in these interruptions they are not tit for the vote—(cheers)—and they are rapidly creating such a feeling of anger and disgust" (cheers). The sentence was interrupted by a cry of "Women want justice" from a lady in the top gallery, who was ejectcd in summary fashion, and another interrupter at the back of the platform) was similarly treated. "They are creating," continued Mr Lloyd George, "a feel- ing of disgust in the minds of their best friends. Moreover, they are presuming on their sex." "That is what you are doing," shouted a female in the gallery. 11 "They are presuming," went on Mr Lloyd George, "on their sex, and they know perfectly well that men would have been much more roughly treated long ago" (cheers). The right hon. gentleman endeavoured to continue his speech, and was immediately again interrupted by a woman in the balcony. As she was being carried out Mr Lloyd George said, amid the laughter of the audience: "Put a handkerchiet over it; dont turn her out. I think the gag should be tried." Resuming, when quiet had been restored, he said the fact of the matter was that we were frightened of each other and were building ships against each other. We imputed designs to each other equally without foundation; the only thing that was real was the expenditure (cheers). People asked why should Germany be afraid of us, but they should remember that it was we who started. We had an overwhelming preponderance at sea, and we were not satis- fied. We said: "Let there be 'Dreadnoughts. At this point, after two more women had been expelled, a lady in the front of the bal- cony stood up and cried: "Justice is higher than peace; we want peace with honour." When the stewards tf-ied to remove her she clung to the railing and was only carried out after a Struggle. Concluding his address, Mr Lloyd George said it was deplorable that two great progressive communities like Germany and Great Britain should not m able to establish a good under- standing. We had done it with France, with Russia, and with the United States. Why could we not rope Germany in ? (cheers). We were spending in this country every year sixty millions of money on preparing for war. He was not going to point out what a stupendous waste it was, nor what good might be done with the money. Were there not worse enemies to fight than Germany ? Was there not intemper- ance, ignorance, crime, disease ? There were crusades in the Middle Ages in which princes and kings took part. There was a nobler cru- sade awaiting princes and kings to-day. Let them cast aside suspicion, mistrust, quarrel, and feud, and unite in redeeming humanity from the quagmire where millions wore sunk in misery and despair (cheers). J

CENTRAL WELSH BOARD. DEPUTATION TO MR RUNCIMAN. The President of the Board of Education re- ceived at the House of Commons on Tuesday evening a deputation from the Welsh Central Board, headed by Lord Stanley of Alderley and others, in regard to the general question of in- spection, and particularly in regard to the circu- lar letter which was issued by the Welsh Educa- tion Department a. few weeks ago. Mr Runciman, in reDlv. reviewed the whole situation, and made certain suggestions which he honed would lead to an amicable settlement of the matters in disp»te. The deputation, consisting of Professor An- wyl. chairman of the Central Welsh Board; Principal Rbye, Lord Stanley of Alderley, Mr J. E. Powell (Wrexham). Mr Tom John (Rhcxn- dda). Mr J. Morgan (Glamorgan County Council), Mr Charles Lilyd (Waunifort), Mr S. N. Jones (Abertillerv), Miss Mary Collins (Cardiff), and Mr Owen Owen (Inspector of the Board), met the Welsh members at a preliminary meeting, when there were preeent: Sir Herbert Roberts (in the cha.iT' Messrs Herbert Lewis. D A. Thomas, Ellis Griffith, J. Lloyd Morgan, Sir Francis EA wards, William Jones, Owen Phillips, Sidney Robinson, Clement Edwards, Ellis Davies, J. D. Rees. and E. G. Hemmerde.

One of the most fashionable clubs in Berlin has in its supper-room a. curtain made of cham- pagne corks. Four thousand corks, with their silver or gilt covering, have been threaded on thin rods decorated with coloured ribbons, and embellished with small copper balls. The winning bunch of wild Sowers in a com- petition among the pupils of the Thorrilinson Girls' Grammar School, Wigton (Cumberland), contained 229 cuwftt gpwimenn. i

TERRITORIAL CAMP AT CONWAY. NORTH WALES BRIGADE UNDER CANVAS. During Saturday afternoon and evening the North Wales Brigade of Territorial troops journeyed to Con- way, and took possession of the camps prepared for them. Those who arrived early were able to get settled in their tents before evening, but the 7th Bat- talion from Newtown and district, arrived rather late, and some of the detail work had consequently to be done on Sunday morning, as well as the camp inspec- tion. The weather on Saturday was rather showery, but oil Sunday it was very agreeable, the light cloud overhead serving as a welcome sunshade. On Mon- day, Tuesday, and Wednesday ideal camping weather prevailed. The brigade is raised in the six counties of North Wales. The Rev. T. C. Williams, of Menai Bridge, is one of the chaplains of the 6th Battalion, and will be in camp during the next fortnight, although a preach- ing engagement kept him away on Sunday. At the drum-head service attended by the 4th Battalion on Sunday morning, the Rev. It. E. ifbrrig, of Wrexham, a well-known Calvinistie Methodist minister, preached the sermon. After this service, which was attended by the Brigadier, and his staff. Colonel Dunn pre- sented the V.D. to 'Lieutenant-Colonel E. J. Swayne, of Denbigh, the second in command of the 4th Bat- talion, who has served sixteen years in the Royal Welsh Fusiliers, and five years in the Somersetshire T.ight Infantry. The 6th Battalion attended service at Conway Pariah Church, when the preacher wa.s the Rev. T. Edwards (" Gwynedd") rector of Aber. Among' the visitors to the camp on Sunday was Mr L. Jelf Pettit, the vice-chairman of the Denbigh- shire Territorial Association, who is keenly interested in the duties the Assoeiatiin has to discharge. Major Kerne, of Mold, has become the secretary of this Association, as well as of the Territorial Association for Flintshire. Owing to the large number of enlistments by the various battalions just prior to the departure for camp, there was but little time allowed for bringing the new Territorials to the desired state of efficiency, and consequently while the battalions are out the re- cruits are being drilled in camp each morning this week. The manoeuvres of the battalions on the ad- joining hills, the drilling of the recruits on the plain, and the rehearsing of the bands in the marquees, form quite an interesting and picturesque eprctaclo each morning. General Burnett, the officer in command of the Western district, inspected the whole brigade at drill on Tuesday, and expressed himself highly satisfied with the manner in which the men turned out. The general health and conduct of the whole camp is highly satisfactory,, there being not a single case of sickness or charge of misconduct up to Wednesday. The work this week mainly cons^st^d of battalion and company drills, but next week several interest- ing features will b:- introduced. THE STRONGEST BATTALION. The strongest battalion of the four which constitute the brigade is the 4th, formerly the 1st Volunteer of the Soyal Welsh Fusiliers, from Denbighshire. The total strength of this battalion is 856 officers and men, of which there are 824 in camp. Colonel T. A. Wvnne Edwards, V.D., is in command of the 4th Battalion, with the following officers Adjutant-Capt. 0. S. Flower, Major A. E. Johnson, Lieut,-Col. E. W. Swayne, Cnpt. Quartermaster T. Sumnal. Capta ns J. B. Berrv, T. O. Parry, T. B. Clough, J. Jenkins, J. D. Meredith Jones, W. R. Wilson, J. C. Davies, G. R. Mayes, T, Manson. Lieutenants R. W. Griffith, C. Morris, T. J. Roun, R. Rob-,rts, J. A. Davies, J. R. Hardwick, Sur- geon-Lieut. Anderson. The battalion conFi^ts of nine companies, as follows Wrrxham, Denbigh, Rhos, Ruthin, Ruabon, Coedpoeth Gwersyilt, Gresford, and Llangollen. FLINTSHIRE AND COLWYN BAY. The 5th Battalion consists of 570 officers and men of which 46; are in camp. It includes eight com- panies, namely, C01WYll Bay, Hawarden. Mold, Holy- well, Flint, Rhyl, Oonnah's Quav, and Oacrgwrle, and is commanded by Lieutenant-Colonel Hiirlbutt, assisted by the following officersMajor Clarke, Captains Hardens, J. Llewelyn Williams, Morgan, E. J. H. Williams, Lieutenants J. K. Foat, H. M Lrosk, M. R. Allison, H. S. Roberts, R. Pierce Gould, Trevor Roper. W. A. Harden, Surgeon-Col. E. Williams. It will be noticed that seven of the companies of this battalion are from Flintshire, whilst the other from Colwyn Bav is from the county of Denbigh, so that for military purposes that popular seaside resort is in Flintshire. THE 6th BATTALION. The total strength of the 6th Battalion is 462, of which 393 are in comp, under the command of Lieut.- Colonel C. H. Darbishire. with the following Aftffimrs. Majors H. J. Roberts, R. H. M. Roberts, C.M.G., Cap- tains W, Tuxford, A. H. Wheeler, H. T. Jenkins, 0. II. M. »Vi!liams, R. Griffith, G. Drage, 'Lieutenants H. W. Darbishire, G. L. Battersbv, E. Andrews, A. S. Lewis, G. L. O'Connor, T. E. Garrett, J. Cemlyn Jones, Adjutant Captain Hon. C. R. Olegg-IIill, D.S.O., Surgeon-Oaptain John R. Williams. This battalion consists of eight companies, which for drill purposes are commanded as fo, lows: -Carnarv,)n and Llanberis Captain A. H. Wheeler; Portinadoe and Pen-y-Groes Captain R. Griffith; Conway and Pwllheli Captain W. A. Tuxford; Penmacnmawr: Captain H. T. Jenkins; Holyheul: Captain O. H. M. Williams. Captain G. Drage is in charge of the machine gun and signalling section. THE "DANDY FIFTH." The 7Lh Battalion ha.il from Montgomeryshire, and was formerly the 5th South Waleii Borderers, com- monlv known as the "Dandy Fifth." It has a total strength of 558 officers and men, of whom 472 are in camp. The commanding officer of the battahon is Sir W. Lennox Napier, Bart., with the following officersAdjutant Captain A. T. 0. Rundell, Gap- tains a. Ainswnrth Davies. David Davies, M.P., jfelf Beverley, Oorhet Wynder, O. E. Elwell, Captain Quar- termaster W. F. Richards, Lieutenants J. W. Mar- shall, Lunborough, W. J. Evons, Horace Evans, Carey Evans, Day, I. V. Pryer Jones, Lloyd Jones,, ^Sur- geon-Colonel 0. E. Humphreys. FULL STRENGTH. The 1st Welsh Field Force, under command of Lieutenant-Col John W. Davies, R.M.O., are in camp, with their lull strength of 154, and appear to be a fine body of men, ready for any emergency. DENBIGHSHIRE OFFICER HONOURED. On Sunday morning, the Brigadier, Col. 0. E Dunim, presented the V.D. to Lieutenant-Colonel E. J. Swayne, of Denbigh, the second in command of the 4th Battalion, who has served sixteen years in the Royal Welsh Fusilierp, and five years in the Somer- setshire Light Infantry.

COUNTY COURT DEADLOCK AT DENBIGH. JUDGE MOSS AND LATE LITIGANTS. At the ordinary County Court, held at Den- bigh, about three weeks ago, Judge Moss, after sitting nearly the whole day, failed to dispose of his list of cases. Three very important actions remained, and being unwilling to go on holiday without first clearing the list, his Honour ap- pointed a special day for the purpose. On Tuesday, of this week, the Judge, the Registrar, and several solicitors were promptly in attendance at ten o'clock, the hour fixed for the opening of the court. The first case called was that in which Wiliicn Jones and Robert Owen, of Denbigh, acting as trustees of the estate of the late Thomas Lloyd, Tantryfan, who sought to recover J68 3s 6d from Robert Hughes, Bryn Robin, Grocs. for repairs to fences and damages for breach of contract. Mr A. O. Evans opened the case for the plain- tiffs, but the plaintiffs themselves were not pre- sent, neither were the witnesses. The Judge suggested that one of the other cases might be proceeded with, but the result was the same. There was not a single plaintiff in the court, and no more than one witness concerned in all three cases. Again calling for the first case on the list, his Honour waited for some time, but owing to the absence of the plaintiffs there was a com- plete deadlock. The Judge (addressing Mr A. 0. Evans) said that even were Mr Evans to succeed he would disallow the costs of his clients. If they did not care to be in court in time it was their look out. Mr Evans: Your Honour sita earlier than ex- Judge Horatio Lloyd, and the country people have not got acccestomed to the change. The Judge: They must learn the new rules in two years. The case must be struck out if the parties are not here. Mr Evans appealed to his Honour to let the case stand over for a while. His Honour said he could not sit in court doing nothing, and the parties must be taught a lesson. He had come there at great personal inconvenience, and had to cancel several engage- ments. That, however, seemed not to be appre- ciated by the plaintiffs. The other cases were those of Jane Pitchfork Trefnant, against J. H. Miller, cycle agent, Den- bigh; and Samuel Roberts, butcher, Denbigh, against Ed. Jones, late of Bodafon Farm, Llan- rhaiadr. These were also struck out. Mr Moseley (for the defendants) asked for costs in both cases. The Judge: Costs will follow in the usual way. Mr Evans: Will your Honour not consent to adjourn ? The Judge: I won't, indeed. I must follow the practice of the High Court, if the parties don't turn up. After further argument, the Judge exonerated Mr O. Evans (who had written to his clients" announcing the time of the court) from all per- sonal blame. He directed that the cases shall not be re-instated without his consent. The court then rose.

Chinamen have a way of tricking hens, so that they assist in the hatching of fish. Fish eggs are carefully placed in an egg-shell, which is then sealed and put under an unsuspecting hen. In a few days the spawn is warmed into life, and the contents of the shell are then cast into a. shallow pool, where the sunshine completes the work. The Chancellor of the Exchequer stated this week that the amounts contributed to the Revenue per head of the population in the financial year 1907-8 was, in England and Wales, JM 12a 9d; in- Scotland, B3 7a fkI; and in Ireland, dM 3a lid. y

LLANDUDNO AMUSEMENTS Pierhead. at 11 a.m.; Grand Orchestral Con- cert. Pier Pavilion, at 7.45 p.m.: Grand evening concert, Pier Company's Grand Orchestra. Vocalists, Madame Ada Croesley and Miss Lucy Nuttall. Grand Theatre, at 8: "Lady Frederick." Princes Theatre, at 8: Mr George Grossmith's Recitals. Hippodrome, at 11, 3, and 8: Roller Skating. Happy Valley, at 3 p.m.: W. J. Churchill's famous Minstrels. Pierhead, at 3 and 8: Adeler and Sutton's Pierrots. Pier Theatre of Varieties, at 3 and 8: Ameri- can Bioscope. Egyptian Hall, at 3 and 8: Happy White Coons. Rock Castle, at 3 and 8: The Scarlet Mer- rions. For next week's attractions see our adver- tisement columns.

THE PIER CONCERTS. Largo audiences each morning and evening continue to fleck to the Llandudno Temple of Musio to enjoy the most attractive and inter- esting programme provided Ly the efficient or- chestra of 40 perfcrlt-o, under the command of that eminent conductor, Mr Arthur W. Payne, F.R.A.M. Seme idea of the excellent fare pro- vided may bo gathered from toe following com- positions, included in the programmes of this week, namely :—Overture, "Le Itoi d'ys" (Lalo); Go', man's "Welsh Rhapsodie;" Saint Saen's Symphonic Poem "Danse MaccbreWagner's "Rido of the Valkyries;" Meyerbeer's Selection "L'AfrieaineSchub:rt's Unfinished Sym- phony in B Minor, Bach Aria for Strings from Suite in D; Haydn a Chorus, "The Heavens are telling" and Handel's "Hallelujah Chorus;" Wagner's Overture, "Die Meistersingcr" and Fantasia "Parisfal," Tschaikowaky's Finale from Symphony in E Minor No. 5;" Sullivan's Selection from the "Mikadoi;" Fc aid's Suite D'Orcheotre, "Holiday Sketches;" Asch's "Brit- ish Patrol;" Sullivan's Overture, "Di Ballo;" Caryll's Selection, "The Duchess of Dantzic;" Auber's Overture, "La Siene," etc. NEW MUSIC. Probably the most interesting from a local standpoint, of the neiv compositions performed during the week was an overtuie, "Commemo- ration," composed by Mr E. R. Joachim, a, member of the Orchestra, which was given for the first time at Llandudno, and conducted by the composer. This overture has b:en specially written for and dedicated to the Greenock Or- chestral Society, in corruneatoration < f their 30th year of its institution—the Orchestra having been formed in 1877. The two principal themes upon which the subject matter of the overture is based are the -well-known Psalm tune "Kil- marnock," composed by Neil Dougal, a former Greenock precentor, and known to many of the older generation; and the tune inseparable from "There's nae Luck aboot the Ilonse," the well- known song ocmposed by Jean Adams, the schoolmistress. The piece was en- thusiastically received, and will, no doubt, oc- cupy a prominent place in the programmes of these concerts for the future. Another piece given for the first tin e at these conoerts was Mendelssohn's Octett in E flat "Allegro Moderato," which was equally well received. THE SOLOISTS. Mr A. Halstead played in a delightful man- ner the flute solo in Anderson's "Ungarische Fantasia," for flute and orotic.1,tra, at the spec- ial oo-noert on Saturday evening. In Riviere's trio for trombones, "The Herculean," Measr3 Branston, Stamp and Soutliworih, proved a great success. A very pleasing item also was Mr F. C. Hat.ton's piccolo solo, variations on the Welsh air, "Jenny Jones." Mr Hatton also contributed a very effective piccolo solo at Tuesday's concert, entitled "Emerald," and the same evening Mr J. H. Foulds effectively played the 'cello solo in Volkmann's Serenade for string's "No. 3." On Wednesday evening Mr Jcihn Branston gave a trombone solo. THE VOCALISTS. The principal vocalist at the ninth grand special concert on Saturday evening was Madame Blanche Marcheai. Tho success which attended her first appearance at the--e concerts last year was such that her second visit was eagerly anti- cipated by a demonstrative audience, who did not fail to accord her a rousing reception when she appeared to "ive a most effective and dra- matic rendering of Verdi's Recit and Aria "Ah, fors e lui" ("La Traviata") for which she was compelled to respond to a determined encore. In her second number Madame Marchesi treated her audience to three pretty little SGng", entitled (a) "Peace and Rest," (b) "Life," (c) "Black- bird's Song," which again brought forth an en- thusiastic encore. The other vocalist was Mr Webster Millar, who was engaged for the week. Mr Millar, who possesses an excellent tenor voice, is an old favourite at these concerts, and always commands a cordial reception. His songs dur- ing the woeJc included Lohengrin's "Narration" (Wagner); Verdi's aria, "La donna c Mobile" (Rigoletto); Haydn's recit and aria, "In Native Worth" (Creation); Gounod's "Lend me your aid;" Wagner's "Forging Songs;" Tschaik- owsky "Wny so pale," and "W"hat matters," etc. For the tenth grand special concert next Saturday evening, Madame Ada Urossley is an- nounced to make her farewell appearance prior to her departure for the Australian tour. She will sing both her songs in the first part of the programme owmg to having to leave the same evening for London. Miss Lucy Nuttall will be the vocalist in 'the second part of the con- cert. BENEFIT CONCERT. Although the attendance wee not as large as might have been desired at the matinee concert given on Mondav afternoon, it is gratifying to note tihat as a result the widow and family of the late M.r John Meredith will benefit to the extent of close upon L60. For the occasion an excellent programme had been provided by Mr Arthur W. Payne, F.R.A.M., who himself con- tributed a delightfullv played violin solo, "Anerels, Gua.rd Thoo" (Gounod), which brought forth a vociferoua encore, to which Mr Payne responded. Madame Margaret Booth, a co- Dra.no vocalist of considerable ability, gave as her first .number Weber's area, "Softly sighs," f<V which the was deservedly encored. In her second item, "April Song" (E. Newton). she was even more successful. Mr Webster Millar opened with Goring Thomas' scena, "0. Vision Entrancing," and was com- polled to reBoond to a. determined encore. For his second item Mr Millar gave a very pleasing rendering of "Roses," by Adams. A new vocalist at these concerts wats Mr Vincent Jonee, of Gloucester Cathedral, who was accorded a hearty reception upon his first appearance to sing Sullivan's ever popular isong', "The ballor's Grave," of which, he gave a very effective ren- dering. In his second item, "The Planter" (Adarm), which displayed his rich baritone voice to great advantage, Mr Jones scored heavily, and renxmded to a determined encore with "Ho, Jolly Jenkin." with which he fairly brought down the house. Miss Charlotte Brook con- tributed a COUDIO of recitations, which were very highly appreciated. The grand orchestra, conducted by Mr Arthur W. Payne, gave Rossini's overture to "William Tell." Corn's serenade, "Baby's Sweetheart" (encored), and Massenet's grand march, "Le Cid." At the interval Mr Arthur Payne thanked all who had helped to make the concert a success.

"LADY FREDERICK" AT THE GRAND THEATRE The principal attraction at the Grand Theatre this week is the appearance of Mies Mabel Love in that popular play "Lady Frederick." The company is that of -Miss Emma and Mr Percy Hutchinson, and, in addition to Miss Mabel Love, includes that popular young actor, M.r Robert Minister, and a powerful caste. Miss Mabel Love as "Lady Frederick" is too well known to need commendation. Suffice it to sav that she sustains the difficult part almcost to perfection, and commands the admiration of her audience to the highest degree. Mr Robt. Minster a* "Bardine Fouldee" displays Teally fine acting worthy of the true-a.rt:ste that he is. Mr Patrick Quill is another clever actor who portrays the part of Lady Frederick's brother with great effect. The part of Lady Mereston is entrusted to Miss Eleanor Delaporte, who ad- mirably sustains it. whilst Mr E. E. Meads as Lord Mereston, Mr Edward Bonfield as (Japt. Montgomery, and Capt. Gambier as Admiral Carlisle, each (lispJay great talent. Miss Lynn Fo-ntanne, who takes the part of Rose, iB" a brieht little actreea of much ability. "Lady Frederick." which has been the success of five London theatres, tmuist also be pronounced as one of the greatest successes of the Llandudno season so far. The piece is preceded each eve# ing by a bright little curtain-raiser, "The Peacemaker." Next week the attraction at the Grand will be that menry musical comedy, "The Prince of Pilaen." The company which Barón Harris* has secured for hia production is an excellent one, the leading lady being Miss Sophie Harriss, a. prima dogma of the very highest order. Mies Harriss is a oharmine actress>of extensive ex- perience. The lady's dresses aire superb. Miss Harris* is an Australian by birth, and has l travelled all over the world. Mr Harry Kil- >f bvru, ft butfc I&vowite, wigtamB the principal, f comedy part, whilst Leslie Owen, from "A Woltz Dream," sustains the title role, and Alired Gearv, the famous Tasmanian tenor, will appear 14\ the hero. Misses Dora Christian, the young Canadian soprano, will play the fascinating vassar girl, and Misses Mabel Dent, Marian Ryder, and Kitty Lomaa will be seen in the other principal roles. The company numbers MISS SOPHIE HARRISS, The famous comedienne in the "Prince of Pilsen." over sixtv artistes, and a feature of the produc- tion is the gorgeous dresses, several of which have the distinction of having graced their Majesty's Royal Garden Party at Windsor Castle.

THE PRINCE'S THEATRE. Llandudno play-goers have this week been afforded an opportunity of seeing a piece ori- ginal in concejition and charming in its setting, produced at the Prince's Theatre by a company who combine artistic with fine histrionic abilities. We refer to Mr H. F. Maltby's company, who, on Monday evening, opened at this theatre with the successful romantic costume play, "The Youngest of the Three," or a romance of the coaching dayq. Mr Maltby in the role of "George Wendower," which, by the way, he has played over 400 times, displayed talent of a high order. He was ably supported by his talented sister, Miss Mara Maltby, who, as one of the "Sisters Dulley," portrayed the part in a rnogt charming manner. Mr Wyn Weaver as "Philip Radford" does credit both to the character and himself, whilst Mr Arthur Claremont as "Gerard Wendower," and Mr Norman Tracy as "Samuel Johns," arc two really fine actors. Others who were equally successful in their respective parts were Messrs Brember Wills, James Willoughby, H. B. Dewhurst, and S. Clegg, and the Misses Lizzie Maddocks, Florence Wynn, and Kathleen St. George. On Tuesday the same company appeared in Mr Maltby's latest success, "Fraud," being a tale of City life; and on Wednesday evening, the new costume play, "Sir George of Almack's," was produced with great success by the same com- pany. At this theatre, on Friday and Saturday even- ings. Mr George Grossmith will give humorous musical recitals, including his latest success "The Four Silly Seasons." For Monday next, Mr Arthur Roberts is announced to appear.

THE HAPPY VALLEY MINSTRELS. The Hanny Valley, where Mr W. J. Church- ill's famous minstrels daily entertain crowds of visitors, owinw to the fine weather prevailing, is thronged with a gay crowd, who thoroughly appreciate the humorous jokes and songs of the "kniRhts of the burnt cork." On Thursday even- ing the minstrels will give a special gala per- formance at the Prince's Theatre, for which a most attractive programme has been arranged. Visitors should not miss this theat.

ROLLER SKATING AT THE HIPPODROME. The second grand Cinderella on wheels gas been arranged for Friday evening, the 31st inst., at the Hippodrome roller skating rink. This is an innovation which promises to be a huge suc- cess. The management has introduced a novelty, namely, a voting contest for the Cinderella of Ihe evening. The votes will be cast at nine o'clock, and at nine-thirty, and under the scrutiny of a selected committee from amongst the audience, the counting will take place, and at ten o'clock the winner will be presented with a handsome bouquet and head the grand march. Patrons cf this Cinderella will be expected to conform to the conventional evening dress rule, which is re- cognised at an ordinary dance Cinderella. The ladies will be at liberty to consult their own comfort and convenience in the matter of dis- pensing with court-trains, which, whilst adapted to the ballroom, are hardly suitable for skating. In fact, this Cinderella on wheels will only differ from the modern dance of that name in two re- spects. Skating will be substituted for dancing, and the closing will be eleven o'clock, instead of the customary midnight hour associated with Cin- derellas. The music will be under the conductor- ship of Mr Murray. Further details will lie found in our advertisement columns.

I t RUTHIN GRAMMAR SCHOOL. COLLEGE OF PRECEPTORS CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION. Appended is a list of the results of the College of Preceptors' certificate examination attained by Ruthin Grammar School scholars this year First Class Certificates.—H. C. Sheldon, passed in Scripture history, English language, English history, arithmetic, French, '.Latin and Greek (with distinction in Scripture history and Latin). Second Class Certificates.—The following subjects formed th,' curriculum of the second-class candidates during the school year. (Some of the candidates pre- sented ten subjects): Scripture history, English language, English history, geography, arithmetic, al- gebra, geometry, French, Latin, Greek, book-keeping, elementary physics, chemistry and drawing. Passed: E. 1. W. Jones, E. Swainson, R. T. Clews, R. A. L. Gallen, H. R. Hughes, A. W. Drury, A. E. Thomas, H. Edwards, C. N. Beech, J. Lloyd Jones, T. S. Williams. E. I. W. Jones and R. A. L. Gallen won the special distinction of being placed in the honours division. Jones was distinguished in Scrip- ture history, algebra and French. Gallen and E. Swanison distinguished in Scripture history. In ad- diton to other subjects the following took elementary physios, and passed R. A. L. Gallen, A. W. Drury, H. Edwards, G. McConnell, C. N. Beech and J. Lloyd Jones. The following also passed in chemistry: E. I W. Jones, Swainson, It. T. Clews, Gallen, McOonndl, Beech, J. L. Jones, and T. S. Williams. In Drawing, A. W. Drury. and H. Edwards. In book-keeping- H. Edwards obtained a first class. Third C.ass Gertific-ateg.-Tlie range of subjects studied for examination included Scripture historv English language, English history, geography, arith- metic, Algebra, grometry, French, Latin, elementary science, and drawing. Some of the candidates pre- sented eight subjects (the maximum), others fewer. Certificates were obtained by G. G. Pemberton G. Fowe, T. C. Edwards, N. M. Edwards, F. W. Parker, F. G. Evans, A. G. Evans, W. P. Hughes, R. G. Helsby, E. V. Spealcrean, J. D. Speakman, D. P. Thomas, F. W. Hodgson, T. Burd, J. 'E. Williams. The following passed also in elementary science: T. C. Edwards, N M. Edwards, W. P. Hughes, E. V. Speak- man, J. D. Speakman, D. P. Thomas, F. W. Hodgson, T. Burd. E. V. Speakman and R. G. Helsby passed in drawing. N. M. Edwards and E. V. Speakman ob- tained distinction in algebra. In Scripture, F. W. Parker, W. P. Hughes, R. G. Helsby, E. V. Speakman, J. E. Williams, J. D. Speakman, T. Burd obtained dis- tinction. E. V. Speakman, J. D. Speakman, and J. E. Wil- liams obtained distinction in arithmetic. In book- keeping, R. G. Helsby and J. E. Williams were placed to the second class. E. V. Speakman and T. D. Speakman obtained the sneoial distinction of being placed in the honours divi- sion. There were therefore won the certificate of the first-class with two distinctions, eleven certificates of the second-class with six distinctions, sixteen eertfl- cates of the third-class with fifteen distentions. Two candidates of the seconrl-class obtained honours, and two candidates of the third-class obtained honours. The prize list was as follows :— R orm v L.—Ulassies H. C. Sheldon Scripture H. O. Sheldon. Form V.—Form prize: 1, E. T. W. Jones; 2, R. A. L. Gallen; and 3, A. W. Drurv. Form V.—Form prize 1. E. T. W. Jones; 2, R. A. L. Gallen; and 3, A. W. Drurv. Form IV.—Form prizes: 1, Vincent A. Roberts 2, E. V. Speakman. Form III.—Form prize: J. E. Williams. Form II. and I.-Form prize: R. M. Swainson • Mathematics.-Division I: (a), E. I. W. Jones; (b), 11. Edward?. Sen;ar mathematical prize presented by the High Sheriff of Denbighshire Division II. (a.), T. S. Williams: (b), E. V. Speakman; Division 111. J. D. Speakman; Division IV. R E. Speakman. Chemistry.—Division I. (a), E .Swainson (b), W. P. Hughes. Division 1: (a), G. McConnell; (b), R. A. Gallen; Division II: J. Lloyd Jones.

It has been estimated that "two persons play- ing dominoes ten hours a day and making four moves a minute could continue 118,000 years without exhausting all the combinations of the game, the total of which is 248,528,211,840." In carving fish, care should be taken to keep it in perfect flakes, as if these be broken the look of the fish is spoiled. Silver or plated fish carvers should be used. If kitchen floors are painted with boiled linseed oil, they are cleaned very easily.

J THIS WEEK'S NEWS. The lorooosed North Wales miners' demonstrac tion has been abandoned. w < The "Cambrian Naples" is the latest namd for Uandudno. a a a • A Carnarvon man nastned Edward Brady was drowned in the Straits on Monday through the cansizine of a boat. a a a • The list of the successful candidates at the Gorsodd examination has been published thia week. a • • a The members of the Girls' Frie.ndly Society in the Rhos Deanerv held their annual festival t-o. day week at Rhyl. a a a a The Bishop of St. Aeaph distributed the prizes at Colet House School, Rhvl, on Monday, and delivered an interesting address. • • a a Our Rhyl correspondent states that there are prospects of the Rhyl pier being* extended at an early datA < a a The annual meeting of the North Wale,3 branch of the Sa.nitarv Inspectors' Association was held at Bangor on Saturday. • » a « The new pavilion at Rhyl was formally opened to-day, and yesterday the Rhyl Palace Skating Rink was opened. a • • • The Geirionydd Rural District Council on Tuesday had under consideration the question of making claims in respect of damage done to the roads by traction engine traffic. a a a a At the annual meeting of the North Wales Football League, on Saturday, it was reported that the year's working had left a credit balance of £ 25 10s. a a a a The annual show promoted by the Colwyn Bay Horticultural Society was held on Thurs- day. The entries numbered over 700, establish- ing a record. • a a • John Jones (18), eon of Mr John Morris JcneB, Aber. left Llanfairfeohan for Aber by train on Saturday. The train did not stop at Aber and Jones jumped out, and was fearfully mangled. a • a In the unavoidable absence of the Bishop, the Dean of St. Asaph presided yesterday at the annual meetings of the St. Aeaph Diocesan Societies. a a a • Mr W. D. Ccddingfon, of Soutihpcrt, aooom" panied by two friends and his chauffeur, suc- ceeded on Monday in ascending the Great Ornia in a sixty horse-power motor car. • a a a The Rhyl Bench, on Tuesday, approved plans of extensive structural alterations carried out at the Queen's Hotel, which was severely damaged during the recent fire. <* < An unsuccessful action was brought against Dr. D. Pierce Foulkes, at the Llandudno County Court, on Thursday, for the recovery of JE60 odd, alleged to be duo to John Hughes, formerly in his employ as dispenser and assistant. • • « • To mark the twentieth anniversary of the opening of Clive House School, Old Colwyn, the scholars presented the Principal (the Rev. H. E. Mocatta), on Monday, with a number of gifts. • a • Tho Postmaster General has issued instructions that after July 3let any letter or other packet observed in the pest bearing on the front a pri- vate label in any way resembling a. postage etamn will be returned to the F-ender. • a • a At the Llanrwst County Court, on Friday, William Underwood, of Messrs Underwood and Bro., contractors, was ordered by Judge Moaa to pay £ 5 to the owner of a dog, which had been accidentally killed by his motor car. < < The annual "speech day" was held at Colet House, Rhyl, on Monday, when a very gratifying report was presented by the Headmaster. The Bishop of St. Asaph delivered a most interesting speech. < < The annual prize distribution was held on Monday afternoon, in connection with the recent Cambridge local examinations, conducted at Rhvl. Dr. Wycliffe Goodwin presided, and Mrs Frost, of Chester, gave away the prizes. a a a • Lord Jusfce Vaughan Williams presided on Tuesday afternoon at a meeting of the Welsh Church Commission. After an hour's private deliberation the proceedings we"e adjourned un- til the report can be circulated atmong the Commissioners. a a U to M:ss Keeling-, who was well-known at Aber- ystwyth, died last week at the age of 88. Her mother and grandmother were regular attend- ants at the services oonducted by Daniel Row- lands at Llangeithio. w Returns recently issued eihow that there are seven persons in the Festiniog Union who are over 90 years of age, one—Michael Burke, of Tremadoc—being 104, and Catherine Williams, Beddgelert, 98. In the Bangor Union there are 381paupem over 70. • • • • At the annual meeting of the North WTalea Football Leasruo, held at Conway an Saturday, Sir Richard Williams-Bulkeley, Bart., was elected president, and Percy Weekee, Holyhead, was elected- chairman of the committee. Mr E. Lloyd Williams, Bangor, was appointed secre- tary, and Mr J. W. Post, Conway, treawuer. a a a a The report of the Welsh Language Society for 1907 states that in tihe county schools 725 students took Welsh as an examination tiubject, an increase of 81 over the previous year, and in the three University Collegtes 177 students took Welsh as a subject, and of theee 111 passed the examination, ten with honou n3. The Council of the National Union of Ck-hn. ftervative and Constitutional Associations on Fri- day accented the invitation of the Cardiff Con- servative Asacc ation to hold the next annual conference in that city on November 18th, 19th and 20th. Mr Balfour will addrm-A a mass meotmir at Cardiff on the 19th November. • Ivor Williams, head boy of Friars' School, Bangor, was to-day week presented with tibe goM medal annually awarded by the ohief in- spector of the Central Welsh Board to the can- didate who atta-Ina the highest place in the an-" nual examination. a a • Dr. J. R. Hughes, the coroner for West Den bighshire, conducted an inquiry, on Thursday, into the death of Mr H. W. Whitehouse, son of Mr Whitehouse, of Bryn Mostyn, Colwyn Bay. The deceased's body had been discovered by the father, death being obviously due to a gun shot. A verdict of suicide whilst of unsound mind was returned. < a < The Light Railway Commissioners held an in* quiry at Conway, on Saturday, touching an ap- plication by the Aluminium Corporation Ltd., for an order authorising the construction of a light railway between Trefriw, the Corporation's Works at Dolgarrog, and the London and North- Western Railway Company's Vale of Conway branch line. The application was provisionally approved.

THE CHURCHES. MEMORIAL WINDOWS AT HAWARDEN CHURCH. On Saturday, at evensong two new Burne Jones' were unveiled at Hawarden Parish Church. One was the gift of Lord Cobhamand Lady Fredk. Cavendish and their brothers and sisters, and it was placed to the memory of Lady Lyttelton, mother of the twelve Lyttel- tons. The other was given by the Squire of Hawarden (Mr W. G. C. Gladstone) and his sisters in honour and love of their parents, one of whom is living and the other dead. Both, the windows are of angels with instruments of music and are very beautiful in colour, enhanc- ing the beauty cf the other two great windows by Burne Jones east and west which so greatly struck the King on his recent visit to Hawar- den. The members of the family at the service in- cluded the Hon. Mrs W. H. Gladstone, Mr W., G. C. Gladstone, the Misses Evelyn and Con- stance Gladstone, Miss Helen Gladstone, Lady Fredk. Cavendish, Mrs H. Drew, and the Rev. and Hon. A. V. Lyttelton. The service was conducted by the Rector (the Rev. H. Drew), assisted by the ouratcg. Tho Rev. R. Gwenffrwd Hughes, the popular pastor of the Baptist churches of Caergeiliog and Valley, Anglesey, has received an invita- tion to the pastorate of Gadlys Church, Aber- dare. The Rev. J. Howell, Llwycaelyn, Cardiganshire, has received a unanimous call to become pastor of Mount Sion Welsh Congregational Church, Ponkey, near Ruabon.

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