The Welsh Coast Pioneer and Review for North Cambria

ALCOHOL ON TRIAL. CONDEMNED BY A COLWYN BAY JURY. AMUSING CLOSE TO MR TENNYSON SMITH'S MISSION. Mr Tennyson Smith brought his temperance mission at Coiwyn Bay to a close with his amus- ing mock trial of "Aloohol." The faroe, for of course it is nothing else, has been performed by it,3 famous "inventor" all over the country, if not all over the world, for very many years, but it wears its age well, ana that it is as at- tractive now as ever was abundantly proved by the crowded gathering witnessing the proceed- ings at the Public Hall on Thursday evening. The stage had been fitted up as a courtroom with its judge's bench, jury, and witness' boxes, its clerk's table, and so forth, and the gloom of the surroundings tended to give it something of the neoeissary atmosphere. Soon after 7.30 o'clock the learned judgie, in the porson of Mr Thompson, J.P., appeared, a.nd despite his somewhat shabby red gown and disreputable-looking wig, ho took his neat with a dignity beooming his position, tfue audience standing the while. The Clerk of Arraigns (Mr Pickup) in a smart gown and wig followed, and in their turn came counsel for the Crown (Mr Tennyson Smcth) and the defence (Messrs Rog"er Lewis and Hugh Conway Jones, sons respective- ly of Messrs Henry Lewis and J. E. Conway Jones, of Conway). The first case, my lord, announced the Cleirk of Arraigns, is that of Rex v. Alcohol. "Who appear for the parties?" questioned his lordship solemnly- Mr Tennyson Smith: I am here for the pro- secution, my lord. Mr Roger Lewis: While I and my friend, Mr Conway Jones, appear for the defence, my lord. "Bring in the prisoner," solemnly requested his lordship. Midst a roar of laughter, "P.C." Hartley stepped forward and decorously deposited on the floor in front of the Clerk of Arraigns a half-pint tlG of Bass' ale. 4 THE TRIAL. Mr Roger Lewis submitted that, as the trial would probably prove a long and tiresome one, his client should be provided with a chair (laughter). Mr Tennyson Smith: I don't object, my lord, because he has not a leg to stand upon (loud laughter and applause with stestorian cries of "Order in oourt" from "P.C." Hartley). The prisoner was thereupon seated on a chair. The jury were then empannellod. While Mr Pryoe Williams, the well-known Colwyn Bay provision merchant, was proceeding to the box, The Junior Counsel for the defence (Mr Con- way Jone-s) elicited from him the fact that he waa a teetotaller, and contended that on that ground he would be biassed against the pris- oner at he bar. Mir Pryoe YVilliams But I have come here to judge the prisoner by the evidence—an answer ruled by the Judge as adequate. Mr Charant (manager of Mr John Homan, Conway-road), another juryman, was asked by the Junior Counsel whether it was not a fact •; that he had been secretary to some temperance assocaation at one time, and he replied in the affirmative. Mr Conway Jones: Then I object strongly to hia acting', my lord, because he cannot, in accordance with common sense, bo expected to give an unbiassed verdict in such a case as this (laughter). M'r Smith: Have you ever said anvtihing against Alcohol ? Mr Charant: Oh, yes. Mr Conway Jones: As he has admitted that, my lord, I think my objection is good. The Judge (to Mr Charant): Stand down. "I refuse to stand down," was the reply. "Remove that person, officer," cam-, the stern order. There was a short sharp scuffle between P.C. I Hartley and the offended juryman, but, midst much laugllitt-,r, the latter was eventually placed I on the other side of the stage door. The jurymen were duly sworn, and the Clerk of Arraigns read out the "prisoner's indictment-' I "You stand charged with robbing A, B. C, and D. of will power, prospects in life, happiness, I 'health, wealth, and other things," he declared. "You are further charged with the murder of X, Y, and Z. Do you plead guilty or not guilty?" A iheatod dwou-ysion followed between counsel as to whether it was legal that there should be two charges in one indictment, and whether they should be taken together. After a solemn oonsii Station with the Clerk of Arraigns, The Judge said he would take the two ohargtes together. His Lordship then addressed the jury, and remarked midst loud laughter that he hoped that, whatever acquaintance might have existed between bhe jurymen—to a man nearly all well- known for their temperance views—and the pri- soner at the bar, that should not be allowed to interfere with their administration of justice. THE CASE FOR THE CROWN. Counsel for the Crown then proceeded to open his case, and with characteristic vehemence he declared that the prisoner was the blackest scamp that ever stood before a court of justice- Even in the very worst individual there was some redeeming quality, but acout the prisoner at the bar there was absolutely none. Mr Roger Lewis protested against the extra- vagance of his learned friends language, and against his standing' in too close a proximity to hi client—a very nervous individual (laughter). "He is in good spirits as a rule" was the re- tort. Continuing, Counsel said that upwards of 404 Acts of Parliament had been passed for the simple purpose of enabling the prisoner to live in the country, wlhile he was so influentially supported on all hands that about 129 members of the last Parliament were his confirmed friends, because they held shares in him (laugh- ter and applause). Mr Roger Lewis: I am sorry to interrupt my friend, but I should like to know whetber he intends calling these gentlemen as witnesses. Mr Smith: I can't bring the whole 129 M.P.'s, but I will —— Mr Conway Jones: The prisoner at the bar is not the only one who has thus found an entrance into tihe House of Commons recently. What about the Suffragettes? (loud laughter). Mr Smith prooeeded to say he had othor evi- dence to present, whioh would prove equally convincing as the statements of Members of Parliament. Unrolling a huge roll of news. paper matter, carefully bound, he said, "Ilere my lord, I have newspaper cuttings Mr Roger Lewis: Newspaper cuttings are certainly very objectionable evidence. Tho Judge upheld the point, and remarked that some of the clipping's might be from noto- riously unreliable newspaper. Mr Smith: Well, my lord, I will put in evi- d?nce fro-m the "Welsh Coast Pioneer"; that will surely do. The Judge I think it will be better to leave out newspaper cuttings of all description. You have more than their contents in your head I am sure, Mr Tennyson Smith (applause and laughter). THE EVIDENCE. P.C. Hartley was then called upon to prove the arrest of the prisoner. Mr Smith: How long have you boon in the force, officer ? Witness. Oh. not very long. Counsel: I thought not, because you would have been much stouter had you been there very long (laughteir? Mr Fred Williams, relieving' officer; Mr Bifch- cll, school attendance officer; Mrs Thomas Lloyd. Mr J. T. Taylor, Rev. John Edwards, and Rev. Thomas Lloyd gave additional evi- dence for the prosecution, the two young coun- sels for the dofenoe evincing the koenest apti- tude for cross-examination work, the audience cheering time and again in token of their ap- preciation. THE DEFENCE. Mr Lewis, in the course of a singularly able opening speech for the defence, dwelt upon tho absolutely harmless character of the prisonar when left alone. His conduct in the dock to- day, said he, is an index of his conduct at all times when no one interferes with him (laugh- ter and cheers). Counsel contended that to find the prisoner guilty would be to transgress the laws of the country's government. Before the charge of robbery could suoceed there were four essential factors to deal with: (1) There must be a taking; (2) with felonious intent; (3) against the will of the owner; and (4) by violence or dures< lie emphatically denied that any evidence had been given to prove that the pri- soner had deliberately taken anything. As to the question of felonious intent it was absolute?/ I by force that the prisoner had been put down the throma of the people in question (laughter and cheers). It was equally obvious that that had not been against the will of the owners of the throats—(renewed laugliter),-and his client was positively incapable of violence. On neither of the four points could the prisoner b3 proved guilty of robbery. Concerning the &eoond charge, one of the best authorities in defining the meaning of the word "murder" laid it down that there must be two essentials: (1) that the j aot be donG by & parson of sound memory and mind; and (2) with malice aforethought. He need merely remind the jury that with one cur- ious exception all the witnesses for the prosecu- tion had declared that the prisoner at the bar had no mind or memory, without which there ooul-d not, of course, be malice aforethought (much laughter and cheering). As he had said before, if the prisoner ware le.ft alone he could not harm anyone. If, while shaving myself this morning, said the young ooiensel, I cut my throat with my razor it would be absurd to blame the razor (hear, hear, and laughter). In the samo way it would be absurd to charge the prisoner, who was the me.re instrument,0 with doing something for which the person who made use of him was responsible (laughter). I Mr James Spencer, a warehouseman, of Col- wyn Bay and Manchester, and Mr Herbert Taylor, of Mcchdre, bore testimony in defence of the prisoner. AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE. Mr Spencer said he. had baen acquainted with the prisoner for 30 years—(loud bughtBr),Jur- ing which time he had benefited by him (re- newed laug'hter). Prisoner never harmed any- one o.f his own accord; far from that, people were so anxious to cultivate his acquaintance- ship that "they paid for him." Prisoner could not ohmb up a man's chest and go down his throat unaided (loud laughter). He had always found fcne prisoner to be a most cheerful com- pa-rnon. Mr Lewis, midst another outburst of laugh- ter, galled tho attention of the jury to the p-tsique of the witness, who, he thought, was a fair spooimen of humanity-faimr by far than any of the witnesses called for the prosecuion. Cross-examined by Mr Tennyson Smith, wit- ness said that whilst at work that morning he bad gone to see tho prisoner about half-time, and he had been able to continue his work much better in consequence (loud Lughter). He found the prisoner absolutely necessary, because "water was no use for a man who was sweat- ing" (renewed laughter). Counsel: What about milk ? Witness; No at ail; it makes you thirsty (more laugihterJ. Counsel: Have you tried it ? Witness: Yes, anu it not act. Mr Tfiylor said that while he had suffered from a very serious attack of peritonitis he had boon requested by his medical attendants (one of whom was a most eminent man) to take brandy, and he attributed his recovery alto- gtether to the prisoner at the bar. lie (witness) had always been a teetotaller, but out of grati- tude to the prisonor for saving his life he felt constrained to speak on his behalf (cheers and groans). Cross-examined by Mr Smith: There might have been milk mixed with the brandy he had taken. Counsel (triumphantly): Then it was the milk that did it (applause and laughter). Re-examined by Mr Conway Jones: He had taken wine during c-onvateoounce to strengthen him. He oould not be sure that milk had been mixed with the brandy. He had seen no milk jug, though he had seen an empty brandy bottle afterwards (laughter). II Counsel for I.ie prosecution closed his case, and in oonelus-ion warmly complimented nis learned brethren upon the manner they had prepared their case. "It has been t-ne of the stiffest fights I have evor had," said counsel midst loud applause. The Judge then summed up, his address be- ing one of tho features of the evening. While the jury oonsiderod their verdict in an ante-room THANKS. I Mr C. W. Adamson, on behalf of the promo- tors of tho mission, proposed a cordial vote of thanks to Mr Tennyson Smith. He estimated that upwards of 2000 people had attended the meetings during the woek, and as evidence of the effectiveness of Mr Smith's work over 300 pledges had been taken, over 200 of them being from adults. line Rev. John Edwards, who seconded, said he was not quite satisfied that the moderate drinkers had done their duty on that occasion, far at another mission held fifteen or sixteen years ago 450 pledges had been taken. ife hoped they would be able to prevail upon more' of the moderate drinkers to sign the total absti- nenoo pledge that evening. The motion was carried with applauoe. Mr Tennyson Smith gratefully acknowledged, and in turn proposod thanks to the Rev. Tho- mas Lloyd, the hon. secretary to the mission, the stewards, the orchestra, the acoompanist, Messrs Groe;niield and Johnson, the judge, jury- men, the counsel, the Clerk of Arraigns, and all who had assisted with the "trial," and tho mission. This was also carried with acclamation. THE VERDICT In due course, the jury returned, and the iorcm.an solemnly declared that an unanimous verdict had been arrived at of "guilty on both counts" (applause). t rTh? J,u,(l5'° eondemned prisoner to death forthwith, and P.C. Hartley promptly decapitated the pri- sone-r with a hammer. Tails ended a most entertaining evening at 11 p.m. 6

OLD COLWYN. PREACHERS FOR SUNDAY. ser- vices, St.. Johns Church, 11 a.m. and. 7 p m Thursday, 7 p.m.; Baptist, 11 a.m., 6.30 p.m.' Rev. E. T. Davies; Congregational, Rev G B* File; Penmaen Welsh Wesleyan, services at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.; English Wesleyan, morning, service as usual; evening, service as usual; Welsh Congregational Chapel, Rev. W. E. Jones (Penllyn; Hebron (Welsh C.M.), Rev. T. Williams, Capel Garmon. NEW CHURCH BUILDINGS.-The mem- bers of the English Wesleyan Church have found that owing to tho rapid growth of the district, their present church is inadequate to accom- modate the presont number of worshippers. A scheme for the erection of new buildings is, there- fore, being actively prosecuted. Suitable land haa been acquired in the vicinity of Cadwgan-roa-d, and it is proposed that the build- ing of the schoolroom and vestries be shortly put in hand. These would provide facilities for publio worship until it is possible to proceed with the construction of a chapel. It is estimated that the first portion of tho scheme together with the land will cost £ 2000. A meeting of mem I bers and others interested was held recently 1 V. n'^i1 tii\nP'an3 wore. Placed before them, and room V'aS pron"sed m subscriptions in the WELSH BAPTIST CHAPEL. Yesterday ev.n ng a, coffe6 supper was held at the Welsh fSaptisi, Chapel, and was well attended. Follow- ing on the supper, Dr. J. Spinther James, M.A., Llandudno, delivered a lecture on the bard <yndce.vv. Rev. E. T. Davies was in the cnair 1 he proceeds were devoted towards the chapel funds. BROTHERHOOD.—Despite the violent storms of Sunday afternoon last, a good number of men attended the meeting of the Brotherhood ihe address was given by Rev. Silas Jones, his subject being "The Christian Ba3is of Socialism." Mr Bernard Beer presided, and Mr Owen Da- vies sang a solo. HEBRON LITERARY SOCIETY.-Monday's meeting took the form of a miscellaneous meet- ing, presided over by the Rev. Lewis Williams Solos were given by Messrs Hugh Hughes and W. Charles Jones, a duet by Messrs Evan Jones and W. Charles Jones, and recitations by Mr Evan Jones, Brynhyfryd. Mr Thomas Williams gave a reading, whilst competitions were held in the reading of unpunctuated compositions and the telling of humorous stories. The meeting terminated with the singing of "Hen wlad fv nliadau."

ABERGELE. TIIE S.A,IITIIFI ELI). --On Monday, Mr Charles p. Sheffield. con ducted his Wfsual fortnightly sale of fat and store stock at the Smithfiold, when he was favoured with an excellent entry of fat and store cattle and sheep. There was a veiV large number of buyers from Chester, Wrexham, Bagillt, Mold, Rhyl, Colwyn Bay, and Llan- dudno. The trade for beef was particularly good, and for store cattle very sharp. In the sheep section ripe stuff made much improved prices. iviuiy buyers returned home without being supplied, and a good deal more stock would have found ready purcha ers. As will be seen from our advertising oolumms, Mr Sheffield's great annual Christmas sale in the Abarg^ele Smithfield will be held on Monday, December 7th, when some valuable prizes will fce offered, the champion beast winning a cup value £ 5 5s. Full particutlars, together with prize lists may be had from Mr Sheffield at his office, 19, bod- for street, Rhyl.

BETTWS (Abergele). CONCERT.—A most successful concert was held on Friday evening at the Bettws School- room. The chair was taken by Mr John Tho- mas Parry, of Saracen's Head. After the audience had sung "The Land of my Fathers," led by Mrs Hughes ("Llirios Eiwy"), a selection on the gramophone was given, and this was followed by a duet on the pianoforte by ,f,1 Amelia S. Vaughan Jones and Miss Maggie Jane Evans, Wheat Sheaf. Afterwards the "Three Shipwrecks" was splendidly sung by Mr Teddy Parry, Glanrafon. Mr John Rowland, Dolwen Mill, recited Siarad Saesneg ar y Sul," and responded to an undeniable recall with "Tor arnod priodas." Mr David John Roberts rendered "Saving the Colours" in very good voice. Following that "Llinos Elwy," the well- known singer from Llanfair, sang "Spring is coming" so admirably that she had to sing again. Then Mr D. Roberts and Mr Peter Evans gave a duet, "Peidiwch gofyn i mi ganu," in a very effective manner, followed by another selection upon the gramophone. Afterwards Mr Teddy Parry sang "Lead, kindly Light," in good style. "Llinos Elwy" sang "Home" ("Cartref") beauti- fully, after which Mr David Roberts a.nd Mr Peter Evans gave a duet, "Y Morwr Bach," and were loudly enoored. A pianoforte duet by

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BRYNYMAEN. TESTIMONIAL TO THE REV. MEREDITH J. HUGHES.—A movement promoted with the object of presenting a testimonial to the Rev. Meredith J. Hughes, on his departure for Bagillt, is receiving hearty support not only in the parish but from the surrounding districts. The amount already to hand far exceeds the expectations of the promoters, and includes a donation of J35 5s from a gentleman who only occasionally visits the parish; two of JE5 each, and a large num- ber ranging from JE1 Is downwards. It is ex- pected that the presentation will take the form of a purse of £ rold and a small memento, which, in all probability, will be made at a meeting to be held on December 3rd.

COLWYN BAY NATIONAL EISTEDDFOD. APPOINTMENT OF SECRETARY. There was a most encouraging attendance at the weekly meeting of the Colwyn Bay Natio- nal Eisteddfod Executive Committee last even- ing, Mr James Amphlett presiding. A letter was read from the Chairman of Llan- dudno Urban District Council (Mr W. H. Jünc-s) gratefully acknowledging' his appointment as re- presentative of Llandudno on the committee, and stating he would be very pleased to render any service he could towards the success of the Eisteddfod at Colwyn Bay (hear, hear). The principal business of the evening was to finally appoint a general secretary to the Eis- teddfod. At the previous meeiing the number of applicants had been reduced to two—Messrs T. R. Roberts ("Asaph") of Carnarvon, and II. Brython Hughes, of Llanelian—both of whom were invited to an interview with the committee. The candidates were subjected to a business-like examination by the Chairman, and on voting by ballot Mr Hughes was appointed by 20 votes to 19 votes. The appointment was eventually unanimously agreed to

A COLD ON THE CHEST. HiDDEN DANGERS CONQUERED BY PEPS. Fully three-quarters of the fatd illnesses to-day begin with a chill or cold. Indeed, a cold on the chest is a very serious matter and demands prompt and proper treatment. Chronic bron- chitis, asthma, pleurisy, pneumonia, and even the dreded consumption generally owe their beginning to thoughtless neglect. "Oh I I am only a bit hoarse," folks say; or "That pain or tightness about my chest, it will pass away." Not merely the aged, but those in youth and middle age should attend sharply to these simple, yet alarming symptoms. Happily, a novel and natural medicine, in the form of Peps tablets, has now been placed within roach of everyone by means of which the danger- ous cold on the chest is quickly dispelled and more serious consequences thiii averted. And what is also of great importance is that the Peps treatment is wonderfully simple and handy, while 1 its advantages are exceptional and manifold. Immediately a Peps tablet, divested of its preserving silver wrapper, is placed in the mouth I it commences to dissolve, and certain rare vola- tile essences which are concentrated in the tablet are released and carried into the lungs with the air we breathe. The throat, which has been made sore and irritable with incessant coughing, is soothed phlegm is loosened and ex- pelled, breathing is made easier, and the in- flamed membrane lining the bronchial tubes and lungs is soothed and healed by direct contract with the medicinal fumes. Thus the healing influence of Peps is felt in places beyond the reach of any liquid medicine; and a "cold on the chest" is shorn of all its hidden perils and is itself readily cured. The germs that are said t" cause colds, and influenza often lodge in the tissues of the lungs and throat, but in Peps we have an effective germicide and destroyer. As we breathe in the disease, so we must breathe in the cure. Peps contain no opium, morphia, chloral, laudanum, or any of the narcotics often found in liquid cough-mixtures and cheap lozenges, and they are, therefore, safe and invaluable for young and old. Of all chemists, at Is ld or 2s 9d per box.

The Taff Vale Railway Company has acquired I the whole of the Bute docks and railways, and the Rhymnoy Railway. The purchase will be principally in Stock of the Taff Vale Company, J and the total capitalisation, including the Taff Vale issues, will be nearly £ 20,000,000.

SALE OF WORK AT COLWYN BAY. YESTERDAY'S OPENING CEREMONY. Yesterday, a two days' sale of work, in oon- nection with Salem Welsh Congregational Church, was opened at the Public liall, Colwyii Bay, The room was charmingly decorated, and the st.alls were laden with a choice of goods. Yesterday's opening c-orcmony drew a large attendance, over which Councillor D. 0. Wil- liams, chairman of the Urban District Council, presided. At the outset the Pastor (Rev. II. R. Williams) explamiod the objects of the haxaar. The now chapel was opened in September, 1903, and they had practically no fund, in hand at the time. In the years 1893 to 1893 they cleared the debt remaining on the old chapd of about £,600. Since 1903, when the new chajiei and sohool- room were oponed, they had .aised close upon £ 500 in interest, in addition to £ 1100. whioh had been wiped off the capital. Tho, would agree that for a church cf that size this was very creditable. The cost of tho building'.) was £ 3326, and the debt at prosent was £2226. They had been promised a grant of £ 20 from the quarterly meeting if they raise-ci zdo, a.nd this he felt confident they would accomplish (ap- plause ). The Chairman signified his pleasure at being present, and hoped that success wculd attend their efforts. lie always considered the chapel a most, beautiful edifice, an emblem of the faith of the cixiairch, and also one worthy of Colwyn Bay lie introduced to the meeting Miss H-ovey, who, he was sure, they were aM pleased to ,,ae present (applause). CHURCHES AND TIIElIt USES. Miss E. Hovey, Pen rhos College, who was heartily reoeived, expressed her pleasure at having the opportunity to be present and meet- ing then. They were all working' for the same end to help their fellow-creatures. It occurred to her to say something about the use that churches and chapels were put to. It to her surprising that they were usod so little. On the Continent churches were opened not only eve.ry day, but all the day, and people could go there and pray when f-o disposed- She tilolight t-ncy in England ought to threw opon their doors more often. She wondered what a busi- ness man would say if he was only allowed to open his premises one day a week. It gave her gre-at pleasure to declare the sale of work opon (applause). Miss Hovey was accorded a hearty vote of thanks, on the proposition of Rev. A. Enoch, Llanddulas, seconded by Rev. E. Wesley Hughes, Colwyn Bay, and supported by the Rev. W. E. Jones (Penllyn), Old Colwyn. The stallholders then set to work to sell their wares. Buying continued brisklv throughout the dav. In the evening miscellaneous concerts were given, when a number of local artistes appeared. L LIST OF STALm-IOLDERS. Tho following were in charge of the stalls — Miss J. Davies, Devon House; Mrs Roberts, Tea Exchange; Mr T. H. Jones, Kenilworth; Mrs Davies. W arwick House; Miss E. Jones, Summer Hill; Mrs Williams, Oakfield House; Miss M. Rowlands, Glyn; Miss Archer, Devon House; Miss Williams, and Miss M. A. Williams, Edjirn House; Miss Williams, Bdalaw; Mr Richard Williams, Chester House; Mr Gwilym Davies, \v arwick House; Mr Williams, Compton; Mr Cauvan Roberts, Mr W. Morris, Mr A. Morns, Mr Hughes, Wocderoft; Mr Davies, Hope Bank; Mrs Davies, Huidersfield House; Mrs Roberts,. Talarfon; Miss Rowlands, Glyn Farm; Miss Davies, Devon House; Mrs Belli?, Radeliffc; Mr C. Williams. 7, Rhiw Bank- terrace Mrs Williams, Trevor Viila Miss Jones, Gwyiht; Miss Roberts, Everard Buildings; Mrs Roberts, Railway-terrace; Mic-s Morris, Railway- terrace; Mrs R. Whittington. Pare Villa; Mrs Jones Rees, Abergele; Mrs Griffiths, Llys Cy-n- felin; Mrs Jones, Dingle; Mrs Hughes,Wood- croft; Mrs Roberts, Colwyn; Mrs S. Jones, Edgbaston House; Miss Olwen Roberts, Tea Exchange. The proceedings will be continued to-day (Thursday).

DENBIGHSHIRE & FLINT. SHIRE SHOW. THE COLWYN BAY EXHiBIT'ON. It has been decided to hold the Denbighshire and Flintshire next show on Juiy 22nd at Col- wyn Bay. At a meeting held at Colwyn Bay on Tuesday the Sites Committee resolved to negotiate the second field situated on the left hand side of Brompton-road, under Bryn Euryn, in which the various boys' camps w-ere pitched during the summer. The following officials have been elected for tho ensuing year:-Patroi-i, Sir Watkin Williams Wynn, Bart.; patroness, Lady Naylor Leyland; president, Right Hon. Lord Carrington, pre- sident of the Board of Agriculture; vice-pre- sidents,, Sir J. Herbert Roberts, M.P., Sir J. E. Barlow, M.P., Si- Charles B. McLaren, M.P., Sir Alfred L. Jones, Hon. L. A. Brodrick. Col. S. Sandbach, Major R. F. Birch, Messrs G. W. Mould, Vf. Whitehead, J.P., John Brock, David Gamble, J.P., R. E. Birch, J.P., Jos. Smith, J.P., J. M. Porter, C.C., and D. Mac. Nicoll, C.C. The secretary is Mr Thomas Welsby, Wellington Chambers, Rhyl.

"A GAME OF CHESS" is the subject de- picted by Horniman's Almanac for 1909, now being Given Away in every town, village and hamlet throughout the Kingdom. Sold in:— Colwyn Bay by Hughes, Central Storea. Price, Baker, Abergele-road; Colwyn Bay and District Co-operative Society; Jones, Chemist, Llandudno Junction; Roberta, Chemist; Williams, Chemist, Llandudno; Hig. gins, Grocer, Prestatyn; New York Co-opera. tive Society, Penmaenmawr; Price and Son-. Grocers; Beer, Chemist; Evens, Grocer, Old Co), wyn.

"Town Council election" took place. There wero four candidates for two vacancies: Mr David! Thomas (Ind.), Mr W. O. Hughes (Socialist), Mr Oswald Jones (Liberal), and Mr Percy Williams) (Conservative). The candidates were supported by Messrs F. J. Dowell, J. Phillips, Llewelyn* Williams, B.A., and H. R. Morris. The Liberal and Independent candidates headed the poll in the order named. FOOTBALL—Yesterday afternoon, Rydal Mount were engaged on their own ground in a mat-oh with Bangor University. A good game resultod in a win for the latter by 5 goals to 2. RHIW-ROAD MISSION LITERARY SO- CIETY.—Mr David Parry presided over a well attended meeting on Thursday, when the ques- tion, "Who have the best advantage to live a religious life, the wealthy or the poor?" was in- troduced for debate. Mr Francis Hughes argued for the poor, whilst the wealthy were supported; by Mr John Lloyd. In addition the following members also took part: Mrs Lloyd, Mrs F. Griffiths, Miss Jones, Harland House; Messrs E. Salisbury, H. Owen, Llys Powell; F. Griffiths, R. P. Bowen, Isaac Parry, John Davies, and Hugh Owen, Green fie Id-road. BETHLEHEM LITERARY SOCIETY.—Two papers wore read at Monday's meeting—"The in- fluence of the young woman in her home," by Miss Hannah Jones, Belgrave-road, and "How to keep the Welsh language alice," by Mrs Sam. Owen, Grove-road. The subsequent discussion was taken part in by Mrs T. M. Jones, Miss Wil- liams, Messrs R. Hughes. Williams, and T. Parry Jones. Mr E. G. Jones presided. ALLEGED THEFT OF LAGER BEER. James IlamiU, described as a cellarman, of 94, Park-road, and David Roberts, a porter, of 2, Lincoln-terrace, Bay View-road, were charged before Mr Joseph Dicken yesterday morning with stealing a number of bottles of lager beer, the property of S. Kyffin Williams, wine and spirit merchant., Abergcle-road, on Monday or Tuesday last.Supt. Beresford, who applied for a remand till this (Thursday) morning, stated that Mr S. Kyffin Williams, of The Clock, Abcr- gele-road, had complained to him last week and again on the previous da,y that he had lost a quantity of "bottled stuff." Witness instructed Sergt. Thomas to place air officer on duty on the neighbourhood that night. P.C. Jones (45B) consequently kept the place under super- vision, and during the night he apprehended Hamill, whom he took to the old police station, while Roberts was taken in custody by the same oflicor at 6 a.m. Both men had practically pleaded guilty to the charge, but as Mr üyflin Williams, unaware of what had transpired dur- tihe night, had left for Manchester that morning it would be necessary to remand the defen-cfojibs in custody until the following" day.—P.C. Jones gave formal evidence to arresting' the two men, and the Superintendent's application was grant- ed. WELSH COSTUME TEA AND CONCERT. —Yesterday, a Welsh costume tea a-ncT conceit was held at Rhiw-road Mission, when th-erc, was a large attendance. The following ladies, at- tired in Welsh costumes, presided at the tea tables :—Miss Jones, Harland House Misi Pugh Bryn Coleu Miss Jones, Lynwood Miss Evans, and Miss James, Myrddin; Miss Edwards, Col- wyn; Misses Dora and Muriel Lloyd, Douglas Houii3; Miss Jouea, Coed Derw; Miss Fanny Pugh, Miss Salisbury, Misses Kitty and Jenny Pritchard, Park*road; Mus Nollie Hughes, Gronwen Miss M. W. Jones, Harland House; Miss Owen, Grimsby House; Miss Roberts, Cey- lon Stores; Miss Nellie Williams, Clovelly. At the concert wthich followed Mr T. F. Pugh, presided, and the Rev. Robt. Roberts conduoted. Those who took part were:—Mr R. Jones," Miss Roberta (Llinos Gwydyr), Mr Llew- Davies, Miss A. M. Edwards, Welsh Ladies Party, Mr David Owen, Mr R. Mostyn, Misa Lizzie Jane Williams, Mr Gwilym Jonee. SALE AT THE PUBLIC HALL.-Mr H. F. Ash by, who recently started business a.3 an auctioneer at Wynnstay Chambers, held his first sale on Tuesday afternoon in the Public Hall. There was a very large attendance, and good prioes were realised for the low of antique and modern household furniture offered for sale. BROTHERHOOD.—At last Sundav's meeting of this Christian Brotherhood, the ftcv. Dr. Ghristien gave an excellent address on "JesLU as a Reformer." Mr R. Thomson, J.P., pre- sided, and Mr Hartley officiated at the organ. Y.M.C.A. BUILDING FUND.—We are ask- ed to state that no one has been yet authorised to collect subscriptions in aid of this fund, and readers are warned agtunst giving any money urileas thoy are offered printed regulation re- ceipt forms in exchange for their contributions. MEN'S MEETING.—There was a good at- tendance in the Y.M.C.A. Association Rooms on Sunday afternoon for the men's meeting. After the usual conversational Bible Class, Mr Eloock, the president, delivered a short leoture on tlhe "Moon." Y.M.C.A—There was a good attendance, con- sidering the inclement weather, at the Iloreb Wesleyan Schoolroom on Tuesday evening, when an address was given on Y.M.C.A. work. Mr Samuol Jones presided. Mr T. Gwilym James, organising .secretary to the Welsh Executive Committee, shouJd :have been the lecturer, but fIN2, was unable to attend owing to indisposition. Mr Stanley Golden, one of the joint secretaries of the building campaign, filled the breach, and delivered a most interesting address on Y.M.C-A work i.n the country, dealing more especially with Wales and the Border Counties. The lec- ture was illustrated by limelight views, Mr C. R. Chaplin manipulating the lantern.- OBITUARY.—The death occurred at his re- sidence, Cefn-y-ooed, on Friday, of Mr James Greig. Deceased, who was 47 years of ag1.3, had been in ill-health for several years. The re- mains were interned at Brynymaen on Tuesday afternoon, the Revs. J. Meredith Hughes of Bibnymaen, and O. Evans, of Llanbadrig, Am- Iweh, officiating. A number of t-catitifui floral tributes had been sent by relations and friends. Deceased is survived by a widow and a large family. During his residence in Colwyn Bay Mr Greig was for a, number of yea.rs closely connected with the Golf Club, of which he was one of the founders, and for some time acted as secretary. About three years ago, when he retired, owing to ill-health, he was itiiade the re- cipient of a very handsome presentation.- CHURCH OF ENGLAND HOMES FOR WAIFS AND STRAYS. There was a good attendance in the Church Koom, on Monday evening, when Mrs Leek, organising secretary for the Northern Children's Union of the Church of England Homes for Waifs and Strays, delivered a lecture dealing with the work of the Society. Dr. Cranford Matthews presided. Canon Roberts presented the annual report of the branch, which showed that the total income amounted to 1;43 Is Id, an increase of £ 16 on the previous year. There were forty subscribers to the North Wales Fund, and forty-nine members of the Children's Union Two Colwyn Bay boys were in one of the So- ciety's Homes, at Rock Ferry, and it was prob- able that three othors would be granted admis- sion to another of the Homes. The Vicar re- ferred gratefully to the splendid work of Miss Whitehouse, Bryn Mostyn, the .Iocai secretary. It was entirely due to her efforts, he said, that the Colwyn Bay Branch was such a successful one. The Chairman, in the oourse of a few re- marks, said that owing to trade depression or other causes, much work which might have been done by the Society had to be left undone owing to lack of funds. Although he had lived for 22 years at Leeds, it was not until recently that he M, T 1 a cXls,te.rlce of a Home in that town. H then delivered a most interesting ad- dress, illustrated by lantern views, dealing with the work carried out in the various Homos. nl g u1-3- aTe taughfc trade- Slio ex" plained that the object of the Children's Union, in connection with the Society, was to support the Bradstock Lockett Home for Crippled Chil- drcn at Southport. There were 490 branches of the Union with 20,000 members. Of the chil- drcn rescued by the Society, 95 per cent. turned out well. On the motion of Mr Schiele, seconded by Dr. Matthews, a vote of thanks was accorded the lecturer. Mr C. R. Chaplin manipulated the lantern with characteristic skill. WILL OF THE LATE MR JAMES WOOD. Mr James Wood, of Ty'nymaes, Colwyn Bay, formerly he.a;dmas.tor of Dingbwood School, a magistrate for Denbighshire, a ntembor of the Society >i Friends, .,tji,d of the old Ix>caJ Boart). a&ore.ta.ry to tho Colwyn Bay Cottage Hospital, and formerjy of Alderloy Edge, Cheshire, who died on the 3rd of October last, at the age of 74, left estate of the grews amount of £ 15 972 5s 8d, including net personalty (If £ 15,529 lis, which has bean sworn by the widow, Mrs Cath- erine Wood, of Ty'nymaes, Colwyn Buy ■ Mr George Bennington Wood, of Newlands, San- down, lslof) of Wignt. Bachelor of Medicine- M.r Stanley Wood, M.A., of Dinglowcod, 001wyn Bay, the sons, arid Mr Jonathan Harlow, of 117, Gough-road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, soli- citor, the exocutora appointed, but as to the widow, Mrs Catherine Wood is to have power of appointment as an executor during widow- hood only, the other ex ecu too-, Mr James Her- bert Wood, son also, lias not. taken power of cal account of hi being abroad at the time of death of docea^ed- Testator by his will cf the oOth October, 19<J7, with a codicil attaclioa 01 September, 1903, gives to his wife all this household furniture and cftects, together vft Y03' o{' each of bis children, £ 100; to eacn of his grand children, £ 20; and all the sharcw in Ty nymaea Limited to his wife and children in specific proportions. He leaves to his son, Stanley Wood, the goodwill of His business as a schoolmaster; between his sifters, Mary and Ann Ellis Wood, EIOO equally, the residue of his est a, te is to be divided equaih- be- l.v,,e--n Ids cmldren. In the codicil he revokes the Bloo given to his wife, and makes the amount £ 800, and directs that the sums owing oy his chnuren are to be brought into hotchpot.

Miss Myfanwy Jones, Bodowen, and Miss A.. Seaward Vaughan Jones was well cheered. Afterwards "Yr Ornest" was capably sung by Mr William Davies, of Rhwngyddwyffordd, fol- lowed by a gramophone selection. Master Gwilym ap Vychan Jones sang "The Children's Home," and Mr David John Roberts "Chwifiwn Faner," both being heartily applauded. The Rev. O. Vaughan Jones, Congregational minister, proposed thanks to those who took part). The concert was well conducted bv Mr David F. Roberts (Dewi o Rhos), and the accompanist was Misa Amelia S. Vaughan Jonoa. The schoolroom was crowded, and the concert proved a great success. PARISH COUNCIL MEETING.—A meeting of this body was held on Thursday evening, Mr J. E. Oldfield, J.P., presiding.-Mr David Ro- berts reported that Mr J. E. Oldfield, Mr D. Mac. Nicoll, and himself had discussed on the spot the best means of improving the village pump, and were of opinion that it was possible to inclose by means of a wall at a co3t of about £ 5. Mr J. E. Oldfield bnd expressed his willingness to grant a p f his land for the purpose, and Mr D. M oil had promised to consult his trustees re^>cling a portion of the ground attached to the Coed Coch Estate. On the motion of Mr Thomas J. Mathews, seconded by Mr J. E. Oldfield, it was decided to adjourn the question pending the receipt of Mr D. Mac. Nicoll's report-.—The question of employing a water diviner to try and find water at Rhydyfoel was discussed, and it was resolved to write to Mr William Wynne, Bodfari, for his terms.