The Welsh Coast Pioneer and Review for North Cambria

QTJOrf ING. At a quoit match between the St. George's and Llan- ddulas' teams, played in splendid weather on Satur- day, the following were the scores:— LLANDDULAS. 0. Roberts 21 Thos. Williams 17 Bob Williams (sen) 13 J. Roberts 211 LLANDDULAS. J. Davics 21 R. Williams 21 W. A. Evans 21 It. Williams (junr.) 21 Vev. J. W. Thuiuas 18j ST. GEORGE'S J. W. Jonea 19 Mr Calvert 21 Mr Blackmore 21 ?i. Ellie 6 ST. GEORGE'S. E. W. Bradley 11 W. Wakefield 15 P. WilliaLng 16 a. Mcket 10 itev. T. Jenkim 21

LLANDUDNO PIER A; CONCERTS. EXTENDING THE SEASON, At the seventeenth grand special concert on Saturday evening, Madamo Kirby Lunn was the principal vocalist, and was as usual ac- corded a hearty reoeption. In her first num- ber Segufdille, "Carmen" (Bizt), she soared a great success, and for a most dramatic render- ing she was oomnollod to respond to a deter- nUlloo encore. In her second item, Mozart's Aria, "Voi Che Sapeto," Madame I/inn was equally successful, and tiho audience agaiii in- sisted upon an encore to which Madame Lunn gracefully responded. On Saturday evening, Mr Herbert Brown commenced a week's engagement- Mr Brown is always a favourite at these concerts. Mr Brown's items during the week included such favourite oompoeitions as Gounod's "Vulcan's Song," German's "Glorious Devon," Pughe- Evans' bMuirtiful setting of "Lrfiad kindly light," Pinsuti's "Bodoudn's Love Song," Waiford Da- vics' "Hamie," Cowen's '"Onaway, awake, be- loved," etc. Instrumental solos were played during the week by Messrs Frederic Siegl, F. C. Hatton, A. Hall, Arthur NicholLa, L. Brough, A. Hal- i;toid and Gue o Atkinson. 'rile orclicot?if itoim included Moszkow?iki's "Suite from n parts," C.,erman's "Welsh fore.irr Liszt'! Symphonic 1:-oe,-n, "Les Pi-cludes," lehar's ,Merry Widow WaJlz," Wagner's "Overture to Tajinhausof, Dupont s "Fantasia, Mo.ndelssohnian-a," which was given for the first time at tihese oonoerts. Herold's "Overture to Zampa," Bonnisseau's Selection of Scotch Aira. Asch's "British Patrol," Tscbaikowsky's Symphony in B Minor" Pothc- tique," Gounod's Grand Fantasia, "Faust," Stippe's Overtur c, "Poet and Peasant," Verdi's Soloction, "Rigoletto," Massenet's Scenes "Pit- to rcaques," etc. For t.he last grand special concert of the pre- sent season to be given on Saturday evening, Madame Blanche Marchesi is announced to ap- pear. At this concert the popular conductor of the orchestra, Mr Arthur W. Payne, will bid adieu to his Llandudno patrons for the pre- sent season. THE EXTENSION CONCERTS. Elaborate arrangements have been made for the extension ooncerts, which will bo oontinued from Sunday, September 27th, to October 11th. Tho orchestra will be under the conductorship of Mr Walter Haigh, who, we understand, has arranged most attractive programmes. In ad- dition to the efficient orchestra there will be an array of vocal talent including some of the foremost Welsh vocalists of the davs. On Monday evening an unique opportunity will be afforded the public 01 hearing several of the prizo winners at the rec-ent National FfLstoddfod including Madam Maud Loveless, a L double prize winner at the Llangollen National Bisboddfod; Miss Winnifred Lewis, winner of thr,r-o oontralto prizes at the National Eis- teddfodau of 1908ancl 1907. Miss Marie Novello, the popular Wclsh pianist of the Albsrt Hall oonoerts, and Mr William Kenway, & well- known London baritone. The famous Royal Wolsh Ladies' CShoir will also appear at this concert, under the conductorahip of Ma-dame Clrtra Novello Davics. For the first three concerts of tho week, Madame Laura Evans is announced to appear. Madame Evans, who first gained fame as a powerful oontralto vocalist, recently made a very successful debut in London as a soprano vocalist of considerable merit. Since her de- but w & soprano she has risen rapidly to the front rank of how profession, and was this, year engagOO as one of the principat sopranos at the Llangollen National Eisteddfod. Other artistes who vpill appear at the extension concerts are Miss M. Oonstanoe Wilkinson, Miss Lucy Nut- tall, and Mr Joseph Oheetham. It is to be hofKsd that the rt-sidents as well as the visitors will extend their liberal pntro- D to these concerts, which tend to prolong the season it Ll&ndudno-

ANGLING. LAKES AND RIVERS. AFONWEN (Flints). — The Cambrian Fly Fishers' Club report for the week ending the 13th states that live rods caught thirty-one rain- bow trout, the condition of the lake and upper pool being very good.—X in the "Field." BALA LAKE AND RIVERS. There has been a heavy flood during the week, and on Thursday both the Dee and Tryweryn were in order for salmon and trout angling. There is a fine travelling water for salmon in the Dee, and several good catches of trout have been made.—Tegid in the Field." DEE (Corwcn Districts).—Some wet weather has been experienced during the past week, and the river has been unsettled, being mostly too high, so that salmon anglers have not done very well. Mr Moore, however, has landed two, of 91b. and llib. Dr. Sheldon, one of 61b.; Mr Kirby, one of 81b. Mr Percival, one of 151b.; Mr C. W. M. Wynn, one of 151b.; and Dr. Hindicy, one of 91b. The weather appears more settled.—S.W. in the "Field."

SPORT ON THE LLEDR. This beautiful river has been in fine order lately, Mr Herbert B. Bell, solicitor, who is visiting Mr and Mrs Fitz Norman Ellis, at their z-osidelle Butterpool, near Bettwsycoed. for the fishing, met with good sport last week, killing four salmon, weighing 41bs.. 71bs.. 91bs., and 121bs., the latter tine fish being caught in the Williams' Pool, which is in front of the house, and enjoys the reputation of being the finest pool in the river.

ST ASAPH BOARD OF GUARDIANS. INCREASED COUNTY EXPENDITURE. The fortnightly meeting of the St. Asaph Guardians was held on Friday, Mr E. Morgan presiding. Thore were also present:—Mr J. Frimston (Miochairnian), Mrs Do llanoe, Mrs Howell Gee, Canon C. 1". Roberts, the Rev. Lodwick Ellis, Messrs Isaac Hatho, John Pierce, John RobarU (Abergele), Wm Wil- liams, Wm. J ones, Thos. Hughes, Marris Jones, David Roberts, R 10. Gritiitns, Hugh Williams, J. Ellis Jones, Robert J ones (Denbigh, J. R Ellis, LI. B. lfivans, Win. Morris, Owen Rees, Hugh Edwards. John Lothian, Hiios. Salusbury T. Pennant Will* a ins, J- Roberts Jones, Ben- nett Jones, with the clerk (Mr Chas. Crumley), and officials. THE LADIES' COMMITTEE. Mr Batho called attention to the fact that the Ladies' Committee appointed to deal with certain cases in the workhouse, seldom pre- sented any report. He thought it would b,3- s well if that committee made a report periodi- cally. During a short discussion, it was stated that Mrs Do Ranee and Mrs Howell Gee had dis- charged their duties very efficiently in this con- nection, but the hope was expressed that in fu- ture periodical reports would b3 submitted. THE ESTIMATES: INCREASE OF ( -NTY R-?,IE. X)Ui Mr Ll. B. Evans on behalf of the Finance Committee, said that the eetinuitos had been before that committee, and it was lound that there had been a serious increase in t.he county rates, the estimate for which amounted to about £ 10,000. The Clerk added that for the next half year it was etiniated that the expenditure on poor law in the wholo union (loss repayments by the County Council) would be £3005. and accord- ing to the latest information from the County Councils the amount required for their rate would be £ 10,429. The caU frum the Flintshire County Council, which amounted to Is lkd, was inad,a up as follows:—General county rate, 8d; higher Education, ld; elementary education, 4ad; total, Is l^d. The Denbigh County Coun- cil were not then in a position to say exactly how much was required for general purpo. 03, but it would either amount to f>J or 6d, ele- mentary education would amount to 6d and higher education d. Taking it that 6d would bs; required for general purposes the rate would be Is DA, which was much higher than it had over boen before. Mr Ll. B. Evans explained that the Finance Committee had not passod any resolution on the matter, because the estimates had not been com- pleted. They, however, considered t.he esti- mates very excessive, and ivhcii thecomplet-s in- formation reached them from the Denbigh County Council, the oorntilittee, would probably make a recommendation- In the meantime they had nothing to do but look pleasant. Mr J. Roberts Jones: Unpleasant, I should think. Mr John Pierce asked what the increase was compared with previous years. The Clerk replied that that in Flint it was 41d. The nate was estimated to be Is lid as against 110 for the last y&a.r. and 9d for the corresponding period twelve months ago. Mr Wm. Jones: We ought to change the County Councils. Mr Robt. Jones (Denbigh) asked if they could pass a resolution condemning the expenditure of the County Councils The Chairman said they oould do that. Mr Robt. Jones: And It would simrply go to the waste paper basket. On the motion of Mr John Pierce, f^ooondod by Mr Batho, it was. deoided to ask tho Coun- ty Councils for an explanation of the increased expenditure. POOR LAW CONFERENCE. The Chairman, Mrs Howell Gee, and Mr J. Ellis Jones were appointed delegates to the Poor Law Conference. THE HOUSE. The Master reported that the number of papers in the workhouse were 145 the increases bemo; nine. 211 vagrants had been relieved the increase being 120 on the corresponding period of last year-

RAILWAY AGREEMENTS HUGE POOLING ARRANGEMENTS. THE WELSH LINES COM" IN. We are authorised to state that it is contem-Med that after November 1st the London and North-West ern. Midland, and (Jreat Northern Railway Companies will cease to run competitive midnight trains from London to Inverness, and will concentrate on one train each night. It is now stated that the various ments between railway companies are the re- sult of a general understanding which em- braces almost every railway iu Kngland. The only important exception is the Great Western, which so far has seen fit to stand outside. Th object of the under- standing is the division of the various railways of the kingdom into geographical groups. Each group will become practically one railway. Some of the groups are actually in being; others have yet to be an- nounced. When the entire plan has been carried out the country will be parcelled out among the different companies in the following manner: — The Brighton Company and the South-Eastern and Chatham will form the Southern group. Tho London and South- West ern and (it is hoped) the Great West- ern-the West of England group. The Great Eastern, in conjunction with the Lon- don, Tilbury, and Southend Railway-the Essex and other Eastern counties group. The Great Northern, Great Central, Great Eastorn and subsidiary lincs-t lie Eastern group. The Midland, London and North-Western (and small lines in connection)-the Central group. The Midland, London and North-Western, Great Western, Taff Vale, Cambrian, Rhymney, and smaller Welsh lines-tit,, North-western group The Midland, London and North-Western. North- Eastern, Lancashire and Yorkshire, Hull and Barnsley, Furness and smaller lines-the Northern section. This arrangement will of course be liable to modi- fication as the result, of working experience, but it may be taken as the eventual result, of the new policy, the object of which is to work those systems in conjunction which are geographically related. In addition to the division of the country into groups a further object of the understanding is to bring about amicable arrangements for the interchange of traffic between the various groups, and particularly the simplication of freight charges and other details con- nected with the goods traffic.

WELSH INDUSTRIES' EXHIBITION. At this exhibition, held at Llandudno, the Gwalia Hosiery Co., Ltd., made an exceedingly good display of the* goods which they make up at their works in Holywell, Flintshire. These consisted of fine homespun shirts in the best makes, finest quality and newest designs, real Welsh shirts and drawers in a large variety of qualities and weights, especially suitable for present and winter wear. South Wales shirts and drawers for miners, stokers, etc., impossible to beat for hard wear. Real Welsh flannel singlets, guaranteed unshrinkable. Heavy stripe drawers in plains and twills, strong makes, Boys' shirts in all qualities and sizes. Ladies' blouses in a good range of colourings. Shawls in suitable patterns, and in white, grey, etc. The Owalia, Co., who are strictly wholesale, are the makers of the well-known Llewellyn and National shirts, and always have a large and varied stock of goods on hand, from the lowest to the very best qualities. Samples and prices may be had on application.

!<* An eagle, which has been in captivity at Dir- nanean, Perthshire, for the last thirty-seven years, has died. It was taken when young from its nest at Caenlochan, Glenisla, and its cage at Dirnanean was an object of much interest to visitors to the glen. It was fed largely on game. Mr George Renwiolc (Conservative), Mr Ed- ward Shortt (Liberal), and Mr E. R. Hartley (Socialist), were nominated on Tuesday for the vacancy at Newcastle, caused by the death of Mr Cairna (Liberal).

STATE OF UNEMPLOYMENT IN CARNARVONSHIRE. CONFERENCE OF LOCAL AUTHORITIES. HOVV TO MEET THE COMING WINTER. On Sat-,ii7,dav, at itie iiin,itation of the Uiiem- Ittee of the Czirnz,.rN-on. Ili re I)IOYment Con I" ('ountv Counci!, sor.-to sixty representatives, in- 'o (!Iud*ng the cha*i,nien and clerks Of the vari "'i local authorities of the county met at the Shire Hall, Carnarvon, to consider the question of the unemployed and the means of making provision for the coming winter. The committee suggested the following as suit- able topics for discussion :— 1. The best means of bringing labour and em- ployment into touch with each other. 2. How to meet the distress which will pro- bably be felt during the coming winter. 3. The best means of securing the co-opera- tion of the various Councils (Urban, District, and Parish) with the County Council with a view to reducing the number of unemployed. 4. How to provide work for such as require it. Mr D. H. Da vies, who presided, gave a brief resume of the situation, and impressed upon the representatives the necessity of taking effective steps in the matter without delay. The Clerk of the County Council (Mr J. T. Roberts) said he had experienced considerable difficulty in obtaining the required information as to the number of unemployed, etc., from quite a number of local authorities. In some in- stances repeated applications had failed to elicit any reply. In the course of a somewhat desultory con- versation, Mr Lloyd Carter urged that the claims of Bangor should receive consideration. Mr J. R Hughes pointed out that Bangor was favourably circumstanced as compared with other towns owing to the large and extensive building operations now being conducted there. REPORTS FROM THE DISTRICTS. Reports from the various districts as to the state of unemployment were then submitted by the representatives. It appeared that, generally speaking, there was little or no actual suffering in the agricul- tural parishes of Lleyn. Conway.—Comparatively little suffering at pre- sent and no cases of genuine unemployment. The same, generally speaking, was the report from Llanfairfechan, Penmaenmawr, and Cric- cieth. Llandudno.—No return, but in 1906 20 were reported out of work. Carnarvon.—Fifty at present out of work, bet the Mayor stated that it was estimated the num- ber would be.increased to 200 during the coming winter. Pwllheli.—No genuine unemployed at present, but the works which now provided employment for a considerable number were expected to come to an end at Christmas. Bangor.—No returns, and no representative present at the meeting. Glaslyn.-There was no representative of this authority present. Ogwen.—There was no return submitted by this authority. Goirioiiydd.-The distress in this area would be felt chiefly by those dependent upon the quarries and mines. The outlook for the coming winter was gloomy, as it was anticipated that some of the quarries would be closed. And though there were but few at present wholly unemployed, the state of things was certainly woriie than twelve months ago. Llanwnda.—There were not many unemployed, but there were some to whom it would be useless to offer work. There might perhaps be a dozen genuinely unemployed. Llanrug.—None actually unemployed, but the outlook was gloomy. Llanfairisgaer.—Only four or five wholly un- employed, but 50 or so were working only two days a week. Clynnog.—There were none in the parish who wanted work and failed to get it. Waenfawr.—Only one or two out of work. The new iron works had prevented unemploy- ment in the district. Llanberis.—None actually out of work but d(?,zeiis h, ,1,0 had to leave the district seeking work elsewhere. Llanddeiniolen.—Comparatively few genuinely unemployed but many unemployable. Upper Llandwrog.—Twenty out of work. Capol Curig.—Twenty-five out of work. Trefriw.—Fifteen out of work. Dolbenmaen.-Nonc. Bethesda. -T went v out of work. Tlii nuni- IS ber was given on the authority of Mr W. J. Parry, but its accuracy was questioned by two or three including Mr Ellis Davies, M.P., who said that having resided for some weeks past at Bethesda he was able to say that the figure was underestimated by Mr Parry. Llanllyfni.—Thirty-four out of work. Many had removed from the district, some to South Wales and others to America. Altogether some 200 had left the locality within the last two years. Some comment was made upon the fact that so large a number were out of em- ployment in this parish, and it was suggested by the clerk that old age might account for many of these. A reply was made to the effect that not one of the 34 was over 70 years of age. Llanbedrog. -Although only five or six were actually out of work the outiook was very bad. Young men for the greater part had left the locality in search of work elsewhere. Nevin.—Many unemployed and many had left. Beddgelert.—The genuinely unemployed, some half-dozen in number, were being looked after by the Parish Council. Dolwyddelen.—Eight unemployed, all under 50 years of age; 40 or 50 had left the locality during the past two years. Penmachno.—Fifteen to 25 likely to be out of employment, while about 50 had left the locality within the past two years. It was feared that a quarry now working might be closed later, in which case the unemployed would number some 200. Altogether it was estimated that 660 men in the county are now out of employment, and that this number would bo increased to 1000 during the coming winter. The Chairman said that many workmen in real need were prevented by a sense of pride from placing their names on a list of unem- ployed. Mr Evan R. Davies thought that the difficulty would be in finding work for those who needed ill rather than to get a list of men who needed employment. PROPOSED LABOUR BUREAU. Proposals were then submitted for the estab- lishment of a Labour Bureau for the county, and a register of unemployed and of the needs of employers kept at various centres through- out the county. Mr Ellis Davies,' M.P., speaking in support of the resolution, said such a register would be the means of bringing together those who re- quired work and those who might have work to offer. Commenting upon the references al- ready made to the fact that under existing cir- cumstances the county could not claim any grant from the Local Government; Board in aid of unemployed, he said he was fully aware of the difficulties which faced them in that respect. At the same time he felt confident that if de- finite and precise information could be obtained as to the actual needs of the county some means might. be found oi overcoming the existing difficulty, and that under certain conditions a grant might be obtained from the Treasury. He thought the Unemployment Act was capable of improvement and he trusted it would be amended shortly. In further discussion the need was pointed out of enabling employers of labour to receive due notice of suitable men requiring work. Mr E. R. Davies said that while he fully ap- proved of a Central Labour Bureau and of un- employed registers it was desirable that so far as possible- local labour should be rcquisited for local needs, and that only in case where available local labour jiroved insufficient to meet the re- quirements of employers should labour from other districts be requisitioned. The resolution was then unanimously adopted. SUGGESTED FORMS OF WORK. Numerous suggestions were made by different speakers as to the manner in which public authorities might assist in providing work for un- employed. Among these were an- extensive schcme of afforestation on Crown lands: the widening of existing main roads; constructing footpaths on existing main roads; cutting off sharp corners on these roads, so as to lessen the dangers of motor traffic, etc. Mr Owen Williams, Nevin, on behalf of his Parish Council, moved :— "That, inasmuch as 488 acres of Crown land in the parishes of Nevin, Pistyll, Carngiweh, Llanaelhaiarn, Clynnog, and Llanllyfni, are at present unremunerative, steps be taken to obtain permission for the County Council to use this land for afforestation xiurposes, and that application be made to the Local Govern- ment Board for a money grant in aid of this work as a means of providing work for the unemployed." Mr Llovd Carter disapproved of their going into detail on matters of that kind, and suggested that all these schemes might with advantage be COLONEL J. fUC SON, J.P. Deputy Lieuionant for Denbighshire. submitted to the County Unemployment Com- mittee. The suggestion that all matters of detail should be left to the County Unemployment Committee wa3 adopted, and on the proposal of Mr E. R. -ed that rel)resenta- DavIes it. N? .3 further resol-? ti.w be zyi-?de to tl-,e Locat Government -Boar(! with a view to secut-ing a gr?.nt in aid of a.-iv schenie of zifforestation uioii ivh?l(!Ii the Cotiii-Ly (:,onin-i'ttee iiiight docidp. ili'r W. Anthf)nv, Pwl'?heli, rei-erting to the qu3stion of securing a grant in aid from the Government Unemployment Fund of £ 200,000, 'd he 2ultiei of a?' -as fuliv conscious of the d'ifi, 1 s obtaining- such grant under existing regulations. He had, however, personally seen Mr John Burns on the matter, and the difficulty lay not with the President of the Local Government Board, but with the permanent- officials. Mr John Burns himself was. he felt sure, in full sympathy with the County Council, and he (the speaker (felt strongly that, regulations or no regulations, some effective steps should be taken to obtain a "slice of the Government fund." He, therefore, moved that Mr Llovd George, M.P., Mr William Jones, M.P., and Mr Ellis Da- vies, M.P., be respectfully requested to see per- -,r the Pr(,?;i -ernry, oi)all dent of the Local GoN eiit Board upon this matter, and to urge the claims of the county for substantial Government aid. This was unanimously agroed to. On the motion of Mr J. R. Hughes, seconded by Mr E. R. Davies, a vote of thanks to the chairman (Mr D. II. Davies) was unanimously adopted. Colonel John Iligson, of Plas Madoc, LJan. rwst, matriculated at tho age of 16 years a- the London University, through Owens' Col- lege (now Victoria University)- lie entered at onoo into training a3 a mining engineer, un- der his father, the LIte- Mr Petor Iligson, then His Majesty's Inspector Mines for West Lan- cwibi re. I I)o?3 i t i Colonel Ili?Eson liolls a tini(lue among experts in mining and civil engmooi- ing, in the North of England at least, if not throughout the Britash Isles. His natnoO been brought prominently be..ore the people of Wigan in particular, and of tn9 whole of Lan- cashire generally by reason of the very pro- minent part he has taken in connection wiih tho recent. Maypole catastrophe, and the efforts directed to recover the bodies of the tempor- rl -?-pulclir,d iiiiii,rs. Ilis III *lv ,? a rc,lat'l, II-Liiiilg d,&??aLsteri has L,)ecn entra- -), to o.-dinarilv great and varied, and it i, highy improbable that any oth-r living nv.mng en- gineer has rendered service in many in- stances as this,rightly deaa: ibed,celebrated expert. Color.ol ITigson has boen hono. rxl wit a tho distinguished position of a Deputy Lk-u'enant. of the County of Denbigh, and also a J. s i e of the Peace! For nearly 40 years he an officer in wh.at was known as the 1st Volun- teer Battalion of the Manchester Regiment. He suooeixled the Earl of Crawford and Bal- earres in the commam! -of that battalion, and held that position for four years before his retirement.

CARNARVONSHIRE JOINT SANITARY COMITTEE. APPOINTMENT OF MEDICAL OFFICERS. ANONYMOUS LETTERS. Mr J. J. Marks presided, on Monday, at Car- narvon, over a meeting of the Carnarvonshire Joint Sanitary Committee, convened for the pur- pose of appointing medical officers of health and medical inspectors of school children. For the purposes of those appointments the county has been divided into three divisions, and a sub- committee which had 6at to consider the applica- tions nominated four persons from whom to make the final selection. According to the con- ditions applicable to the appointments, laid down by the Local Government Board, the officers for the southern and northern portions of the county will be at liberty to supplement their income by acting as consultants in cases of infectious dis- ease if invited to do so by any other medical practitioner, by acting as public vaccinator or erti ying factory s rge?on, and other c involving the ordinary work of a general medical practitioner. The appointment in each case will be for five years. The candidates nominated by the sub-commit- tee were Drs. Richard Jones (Blaenau Festiniog), E. Lloyd Owen (Mostyn), Parry Edwards (Bod- odern), and G. Lewis Travis (Deganwy). Mr P. H. M'Clement (Penmaenmawr) critic- ised the action of the sub-committee in nomi- nating only four candidates, which unduly nar- rowed the selection of the Joint Committee. The Chairman explained that the sub-commit- tee had acted in accordance with the instructions given them, and-having regard to the fact that a knowledge of Welsh was regarded as desirable the committee had no choice but to limit the selection. Dr. Gladstone Jones, speaking as a general practitioner, strongly objected to the condition which permitted a medical officer of health to a.r)ray for a i)ost as I)ubl' inat<)r or as fac- 'c vwc tory inspector. He thought that such a thing would be a great injustice to general practition- ers. Mr Anthony feared that Dr. Jones spoke more as a public vaccinator than as a general prac- tioner. It might not be a bad thing for a medical officer to become a public vaccinator, as he would then have no temptation to encroach upon the domain of the general practitioner. Dr. Gladstone Jones replied that he was not there as a public vaccinator, but he took that opportunity, which was the first offered him, of expressing his view as secretary of the South Carnarvonshire Medical Association. He moved the clim'iiation of the condition which perniltted the o?,ie, to apply for the other posts nie?n- er" tioned by him. Mr Garth Jones seconded, whereupon The Chairman observed that if the proposal was passed the committee would have to recom- mence the whole proceedings. The proposal was lost by a large majority. The Chairman then announced that the com- mittee were placed in an awkward position owing to Dr. Richard Jones' withdrawal. A letter was read from Dr. Jones to the effect that since sending in his application he had found that ho was nine months beyond the age of 50, which was the age specified in the advertisement. In another communication he regretted the in- troduction of a painful element in the shape of anonymous letters of an intimidating character, which he had received, with the view of frus- trating his candidature. He considered that he was not wanting in dignity to his profession of his own position in seeking the appointment, his only desire being to devote the remainder of his life to a branch of work which had been of en- grossing interest to him. Several members expressed deep regret at Dr. Richard Jones' withdrawal, and one or two ad- vocated a waiving of the age condition in his case. The Chairman pointed out that there could be no waiving of the age condition without re- advertising. They must all feel sorry that Dr. Janes should have been harassed by anonymous letters. It was a vile thing to send such letters and the man who sent them in the ordinary way ought to be shot.. At the close of this discussion a resolution was passed strongly deprecating the sending of the anonymous letters. The appointment of the three officers was then made-Dr. Parry Edwards being elected for the Cannarvon or Central Division (salary JB500 a year). Dr. Travis for the Northern Division (salary JC450). and Dr. E. Lloyd Owen for the Southern Division (salary £450).

A FAMOUS PHYSICIAN PRESCRIBES A SIMPLE REMEDY FOR INCREASING STRENGTH AND FLESH. An eminent physician, who is well-known as a socialist and author, writes:—"No treatment for Phthisis, or weak lungs, would be complete without Dr. Gassell's Tablets. I have subjected thes3 Tablets to the severest tests and the re- sults were of the most satisfactory kind. They Lncreaso strength and develop flesh by their power to aid assimilation. I attribute several important ouros mainly to the timely use of tihese Tablets—they have been added to my list of successful niedicineit." For norve troubles, stomach and kidney dis- orders, thinness and weakness of tho body, ,?kc wm 'd -'Zi-ns,?.itu ti<)n. d-ccA?,ac. aird Similar a 11- ments, lOzd Laid out in a box of this suooessful remedy will prove an effective cure. Any chemist can supply Dr Cassell's Tablets.

WEATHER OBSERVATIONS AT BETTWSYCOED. For the Week ending September 19th, 1908. Mean maximum (in shade) 63.1 Mean minimum (in shade) 48.2 Highest in shade 71 Lowest in shade 40 Maximum in the sun 122 Lowest on the grass. 38 Bright sunshine 16.3 hours. Mean amount of cloud 65.7 per cent. Observer: DR. H. W. FOX.

The mem ooneornod Iti t-he enpin ers' strike on the Northeast Coast have voted in favour of a settlement.

TO FARMERS AND ESTATE AGENTS, I GROUND LIME I IN BAGS For Agricultural Purposes. For Prices, apply to the Manufacturers, RAYNES & CO., LLYSFAEN QUARRIES AND LIME WORKS, N'ea, COLYN' :B.A.Y9 OR T8 THEIR VARIOUS AGENTS. f.11500 FOR COOKING A, CURRANTS AND BANANAS, Second Announcfiniftrjt for those Readers of THE WELSH COAST PIONEER who have not yet sent in their names for our HOME COOKING COMPETITION. There i, no Entrance Fee, and the rules and con- ditions arc quite 6im[ile. This Great National Competition which is being carried on under conditions similar to those wilÍdl ffoverned tihe extensive—but extremely 1 *>pu!ar—Currant Co>k«ry Compeuti-ins of 1907, has, for the convenience of tlie Competitors, and to en- sure perfect fairness and equality of judgment, been divided into separate sections for each county throughout England, Scotland. Ireland and Wales. How vou C0,n helo to keep up the credit of our County. 1!"t. By going in yourself for this genuine home- cojkerv contest, and sending up fir.st-rate sample* of the special cakes, pastries, and puddings for which Dorihighshire and Flintshire are so famous. 2nd. By telling your neighbours and friends all about the Competition, and persuading them to join witli you in friendly rivalry and good-natured com- petition for the I),- .-t prizes. 3 rdL By remembering that the value of the cash prizes aJlotted to each ojunty will ba governed by the number of entries—t.he biggest prites going to those c ninties which record the greatest number of Competitors. Currants are now recognised by the highest medical authorities as the most wholesome, nutri- tious, and inexpensive of all dried fruits. Every British Housewife who reads a home-paper, knows n,ot only that Currants are good, but knows why they are good, and why it is well worth her while to make a special study of Currant cookery, even though there were no such events as Currant Cookery Competitions with tempting prixes for the best dishes. Nevertheless, such a cookery contest as that now ann Junced will be exceedingly popular with the in- telligent and clever housewife. She will see at once that all her previous practice in Currant Cookery Las been just perfecting her for this, and she will determine to send up Currant dainties that shall be a 'pride ind delight to her household and a aatia. fa tion to h-erself. 0 nanas are bee?rn4ng inerc?t-.?ingljr popular and 'c?ta ors are strongly recommenfiitlg them as an ex- rem ly light and Jorm of nourislim?pnt. O?ie ef t)le obje??.fl -11 of tlii, ?,,ompeiitioll ig to 'timillate ,special inleresl, in Banana C3,oke,y, amd to show what a nourishing and economical iu-ticie of daily food thev are when cooked. They combine excellent!v with Currants in the making "f delicious and simple pud- dings, cakes, and sweetmeats. Trv some of the re- cipes given in the little Currant and Banana O»oking- book mention (I below, and you will realise that there is a new field oo^n to you in supplying the daily needs of the family. The Competition is c ncenwd whollv and solely with Currant and Banana Cookery, and Manv Thousands of Prizes are to be given to those home-cooks who send In the most wholesome and !t.tr3cMve dishes, contain- ing, as chiei ingredients either Currants, or Bananas, or an admixture of the two fruits. It is essentially a houie c^ntesf—no professional chef or confectioner will he allowed tu compete. Simple Currant- cakes, Ourrant- 6C'ms, Currant pastries, Currant tartlets, Currant fru-ters, Currant puddings, BaJiana jplJy. Banana blancmange. Ban- ana jam. BaJiana fritters, just such homely and tooth- some dainties as are always being made on every baking day by the c-areful and thrifty housewife who is proud of her ki^chm management—these are the dishes that will Will the Prizes The judgment of the Currant and Banana dishes is to be carried out by one of the greatest cookery experts of the day-Mr C. Herman S-rin, (J.C.A., F.C.I.. who will award the prizes, not to the most fanciful or mos; expensive dishes, but to those which are most skilfully compounded, and most satisfactory as an item of every day far<\ Whfn th" Currant and Banai:a dainties have been judged, and the prizes awarded—all the good things sent in will be immediately distributed among the destitute poor. Therefore, in entering this Com- petition, you are making a feast for those who cannot make a feast for themselves What you Have to do. Intending Competitors must fill in the coupon to be found at the end of this notice, and Bend it u directed. They will then receive fullest particulars as to the Competition, and a useful little booklet of recipes for Currant and Banana Cookery Competitors may work upon any of these recipes, or may think out something entirely novel on their own a/vount. Special attention will be given to quite new and original examples of Currant or Banana Cookery. Any number of people from one household may enter. and exfra entry forms will be supplied free oil application. Start at once and practise (-very day for this Great Cookery Competition-that is the sure way to win om of the best prises. Fill in this Coupon before you forget. and send it to OUR lU.N"rS 231, STRAND, LONDON Pleas- send, free of cost, as mentioned in The "WELSH COAST PIONEElt," to Full name (Mrs or Miss) Full Postal Address a copy of the Ourrant, and Banana Recipe Booklet and full particulars of the Great National Oookery Com- petition. Your Grocer has the little Booklet "Pimple and Dainty Currant and Banana Recipes." Ask him for a Free Copy.

NEXT WEEK'S PROGRAMME. COLWYN DAY. Pier Pavilion Concerts, 11 a.m. and 7.45 p.m. Reynolds' Serenadera daily on the Promenade at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., and every evening at 7.30 run. in the ''Cosy Cornier," Prince's Drive. Catlin's Royal Pierrots, West Promenade plat- form, 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., and on the Prince's Drive platform at 7.30 p.m. Public Hall daily at 3, 7, and 8.30 p.m., Cheetham's silvograph displays. Church Room to-morrow (Friday), grand foot- ball concert by Catlin's Pierrots, 7.45. For next week's attractions see our advertise- ment columns.

"PRIVATE SECRETARY." On Saturday evening, Mr Edward Graham Falcon's company appeared at the Public Hajj, before a large audience, in the farcical comedy "The Private Secretary." The company was one of ail round excellence, and the piece was pre- sented in a highly satisfactory manner, the various characters being well portrayed.

PIERROTS' BENEFITS. On Friday, Messis Dewley and Edwin. mem- bers of Catnn s Pierrots, had a benefit entertain- ment. w :ien a larg-s audie.nee appreciated the exojlL-nt programme pre&entod ior their delec- tation. On vlL?naa, ra'g, "the mig.?tv %t C oni," had a b,-notit, w-i??n tiif"lfe was a-gziia a, iar,,13 at,,di- ence, and the strongest iiossibie programing was plaoed on. Ai noi-ig the presentations which he received were a chain (from the troupe), and a pin and silv<xr-mounted walking-stick from friends.

SERENADERS' T.A.A. CONCERT. ToKlay woeiv, at the Cosy Corner, Prince's Drive, Reynolds' Serenadera gave a. grand can- cert in aid of the Town Advertising Association. There was a good attendance, and t.he financial result will be a weloorne addition to the funds of the Asscx-iatic.n The "boys" all gave of their best, and enemies w,,re, repeatedly de- manded.

AIDING THE FOOTBALL CLUB. To-morrow (Friday) evening, CatJin's Pierrots are giving their first annual concert in aid of the Colwyn Bay Football Club. A special pro- gramme ibas been arranged, which will include now and favourite numbers. Seats can be booked at Messrs J. Dicken and Son, Station- road.

"CHARLEY'S AUNT." On Wednesday and Thursday next, Mr Brail- doc Thomas' Coiupa-ny will apjiear at the Publio Hall in the farcical ootmejy, "Charley's Aunt." The company is the one which reoently .h.d a successful season at the Royalty Theatre, Lon- don. Wednesday being a general holiday in t.he town a »i>ecial matinee performanoe is to be given. Plan of the hill can be 8en and seats booked at Mr A. J. Fleet's music warehouse.

ANIMATED PICTURES. Mr Cheeth-1 n is showing' another fine set of pictures at the Public Hall this week, and his entertainments are daily well patronii»ed. Amongst the pictures exhibited are "A Corsi- oan's Daughter," "Rover, the Dog Motor Driver," "1908 Grand National." "A Crime on th.e Railway," "The Grand Prix Motor Races, 1908," "Cinderella," and the copyright film of the "twiyl Palace Fire." At intervals selec- tions are played upon a large gnamaphone, the Melba reoords in particular bei.ng exceptionally fine.

GEIRIONYDD RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL. Mr J. Lloyd Morris presided at the monthly meeting of the alove C?,uncii )n Tue-,dav. were also t 'ic -irds J() pre,.i,??i Rev J. LI)3 d 1, h? Hear% nes, M,- D. J. Jones, T. T. Roberts, D. Jones, E. W. Roberts, M. T. Hughes (Deputy Clerk), and Mr R. H. Williams, Surveyor. On the motion of the Rev. J. Ll. Richards seconded by Mr D. G. Jonts, Mr R. H. Williams was re- appointed surveyor and inspector of nuisances. On the m, of the Rev. J. Ll. Richards seconded by Mr D. G. Juies, a rot* of sympathy was parsed with the chairman (Kev. J. Uower). in his illness. The clerk's report, of the conference held at Carnar- von on Saturday, was read. The Rev. J. Ll. Richards -ii i-j?Iv hought it was eSse?lLial til?i'? sli)uld look ? a after the interest of tlv-ir district, and see that th-ey shared in any grants allowed for the purpose of allevi- ating hunger during the winter months. The Hev, J. Llewelyn Kiohards reported the result of the election of medical officer for the Joint Sanitary Authority, stating that Dr. Travis had been appointed for the "Vale of Conway District. It was reported that 7 births, and 7 deaths had occurred during the past month, the death rate being 16.8 per 1000. A letter was read from the Bettwsycoed Urban Dis- irict Council stating that they had applied to the Oountv Council to take over the road from Castell to Beltws. On the m'rtion 'f the Rev. J. LI. Richards seconded by Mr E. W. Roberts, it was resolved to apply to the County Council to take over the Rural Council's poition of the road, in addition to the l iban District portion. The 'picsUou of cost of transfer was deferred.

The decision of the Advisory Election Com- mittee of the United Irish League to recom- mend the support of the Conservative candidate at Newcastle !ha.s produced a serious split in the Irish ranks. The prospects of Mr Shortt, the Liberal candidate, arc said to have considerably improved during tJh.e last few days. Furtiher mc-etings of protest against the dis- missal of Midland Railway g'aards are being ar- ranged by the Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants. Dr Maoriacuara, M.P., his given a corres- pondent a. series of figures showing how taxes on food in foreign oountfiies have steadily grown from small begirinirigs, until now they constitute heavy imposts on the necessaries of lue, and a serious burden to the masses off the people in those countries. No trace has yet been found of tihe English- man, Mr Boot, who has been lost on the Pyrenees. Sir Christopher Gamble, Bart., is reported to be in much the same condition. He has had a fairly good night, and his strangtth is main- tained. Three thousand unemployed have raidec Manchester Workhouse.

Riley's Piano Bargains. Riley's Piano Bargains. REDUCING STOCK. REDUCING STOCK. Birmingham Piano Bargains Birmingham Piano Bargains YOUR OPPORTUNITY. YOUR OPPORTUNITY. We have decided to reduce our very heavy Stock of Pianos and Organs, by all the celebrated makers, and have made great reductions to effect this. NO REASONABLE OFFER REFUSED. Monthly, Weekly, Quarterly Payments. We append a few SPECIMEN BARGAINS, we have hundreds more, all reduced and ready for your purchases. TTENTRY BRINSMKAI) second hand Piano, in tpiendid con- dition, handsome walnut case, ivory keys, worth 20 guineas, and is a mast excellent instrument for a beginner, is guaranteed perfect. £ i > t g\ RARK BARGAIN *> 1 4 l4 t* or upon deferred payments at 8/- monthly, ft A GUINKA WALDEMAR Over- uu strung UPRIGHT GRAND UNSOILEU, all modern improve- ments. handsome inlaid panels of beautiful design. The tone and touch of this mpguiflcent instrument is absolutely perfect. £ -y j > t Worth £ 42. GREAT BARGAIN. *"34 1 O W We are willing to supply upon de- ferred payments at 17/6 monthly if desired T &J HOP"IN SON second ° • band Piano, in pretty rosewood case with nicely inlaid paneL been thoroughly overhauled, ard is absolutely sound. Must bo cleared -f -< ? ?C for. *'=3 3 0 or upon monthly, if desired. 8 GUINEA EBO.JZFD Up. 3 right Grand Piano, by W. S. Riley & Son, all modern improve- ments. uusoiled, but equal in every respect to new. Grand tone and touch. Fully worth £ 26. i* in n RARE SACR1K1CK AT 1 V 1 V V or we will be pleased to supply ou deferred payments 10/- monthly. ONE ONLY 68 GUINEA COL- w LARD & COLLAKD Over- Btrung Upright Grand, in beauti- fully finished rosewood case with handsome inlay. The compass is that of a Concert Grand, and the tone and touch fully equal to same. We have only one aud cannot re- 1 peat. Marvellous Piano for large £ a m r- A room *47 5 or upon deferred payments at 201- monthly. SOUND L?ECOND HAND PIANO in handsome walnut case, full compass and ivory ke7ii. Ili A ..fg 19 6 good condition. bAliGAI, r. Hundreds More. Pounds Saved. Railway Fares Allowed. Carriage Paid. FOR FINEST VALUE IN THE PIANOS WORLD. Carefully Note Address of RILEY'S PIANO BARGAINS. RILEY'S PIANO BARGAINS. W. S. RILEY & SON, W. S. RILEY & SON, CORPORATION STREET, CORPORATION STREET, (Right Opposite Lewis's), BIRMINGHAM. 22359p SALE OF EWES AT MOLD. Mr J. Bra^liurne Price conducted this sale on Friday. The rutry was a rword a.nd the quality of the stock could not be- surpassed in any market. The atten- danee of local biiyeig was not SO good, owing to the fine harvest morning, but there was a good attendance of outside buyers. The auctioneers entertain, d the rtompun.v to luncvli. A go mJ clearance was effected. The raiiway and police arrangements were excellent, Most of the sheep were di.-patclied by 5 o'clock to the various counties, which goes to show buyers can attend the sales without ineonvenien e. The next special sale will be hlcld on Friday, October 2nd, when there will l>a an excellent entry of cattle and sheep of all classes. Undernoted are some of the priooa obtained — Ewes: Messrs II. Rowlands, 41s apiece; T. Belli?, Treberdd, 37» lid Edwards, Fron, 36s "d C.irdmer, Llanferres, 34; W¡Jljams, Queer,s, 36s: R -.fierts. Green. 35, 91; Davies, Geinas, ói F. L. H^.r.coek, Warren Bank, 3is I.ewis. Bryn Yokin. 34s Brownhc, Merthlvn, 31, 4 1; Jones, Alt Vcis, 31s; J. H. Jones, Llys Farm, 3111 9;1: Thomas. Goltyn, 26ts 9d; David, Crow Park, 30s Mathews, Argoej Hall, 25s 6d Ro- berts. Bits1, 27.n _John. DUlin Oaks, 22s; Henry Hughes, Bryn Kstyn, 17s 9.1 Winter Cornist, 15s 6d. Glimmers W Fryer, Blackbrook, 37s 9d W. and T. Lewis, Brvn Yorkin, 34s; Roberts, Currog, 32s; Brovilie, Merthlvn, 2-8s 6d Nullingwn, Shoruley, 33B; Henrv Jones, (jordidem. 9,; 31. Lambs W. Daibson Llewelyn. 26s bd Jones, Rhiw, Yal, 22s 6d; Dutton, LiUie Tower, 21s; J. C. Reed, NorUion Hall, 20. 9 I H. Rowlands, 20s H. Hurlbutf, Queev.sfrrry Hail. 3~s 6d .Tones, Plas Llewelyn, lite 3d; J. nes" PJynog, lis; Robson, Bo iedus, 12s fxl. It is announced that, after November 1st, the London and North-Western, the Midland, and the Great Northern Railway Companies will cease to run competitive trains from London to Scotland. Miss Violet Asquith, the Premier's daughter, who is staying at Slains Castle, has had an un- pleasant experimence, rwng found by a search party in a fainting condition on the cliffs near Orudon Bay. Right Rév. Di. Cayrnichapl, Angliran Bishop of Montreal sinoe 1905, -wthiVe preaohing in hu Cathedral on Sunday, was seized with heart wieakiKsss. and diad on Monday. 1 Sonar Pablo Sarasate, the famous violinist, died at the Villa Navarra, Biarritz, aged 64.