The Welsh Coast Pioneer and Review for North Cambria

f — OPENING OF NANT-Y-RHIW SCHOOL 1 IMPROVED EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IN THE CONWAY VALLEY. THE FTRSTBUILDING OF ITS KIND. The upland district of Nant-y-Rhiw, Llanrwst, was en fete oa Thursday afternoon, when the inhabitants from the scattered and thinly popu- lated parish gathered together to celebrate the opening of what is said to be the first school ever erected in the locality. The inhabitants, led by Rev. W. Cynwyd Wiiiiams, Councillor John Davies, and the witty bard from "Orsedd Gricyn," backed up by the local members of the Education Committee, stoutly advocated the scsheme, and at length the contract of erecting the new school was placed in the hands of Mr Hugh Hughes, Dolwar, Llanrwst. The site of the new school stands on a high eminence, which commands an exceptionally fine view of the Vale of Conway. The approach from tho direction of Llanrwat, 2i miles away, is by means of a pre- cipitous lane. Ncbo School lies, in the opposite direction, about two miles distant. Amongst those present at the opening ceremony were: —Representing the Education Committee: Mr E. Roberts, chairman of the Building Committee ■ Miss Gee, and Mr J. R. Williams. J-P. Repre- senting the managers of the Grouped Schools: Messrs W. J. Williams, J.P. (chairman), W. Hughes, J.P., T. R. Jones, Rev. W. Cynwyd Williams, and Mr J. E. Humphreys (clerk); Councillor John Davies, Bryrviog; Mr Thomas Williams, Orsedd Gricin; Mr Maddocks, Mr Alfred Hughes, Compton House, and others. The school children having sung a tune, Mr Hugh Hughes, the builder, handed over a key to Miss Gee, who unlocked the school door and formally declared the school open. Mr W. J. Williams, who presided over a pre- liminary meeting in the main room, explained that the. regular opening meeting was to be held in tho adjoining chapel, but he wished to heartily congratulate them on having acquired a fine and splendid structure, which, he hoped, would realise th< £ expectations of those who had laboured to provide proper educational facilities for the district (applause). The children pronounced the Lord's Prayer and rendered another hymn, and Miss Gee ad- dressed the meeting. She id the school would nrove of inestimable value to ths children who should feel indebted to the Education Committee for providing them with the opportunity to acquire the best elementary education under most advantageous conditions. The County Council and the Education Committee had the best interests of. the community at heart and laid out the ratepayers' money with justice and wisdom. The establishment of a school in the d i,-triet which had n4ever before been so pri i ite I w,oiild place the rising genera6<)n r 'I ?i.te educati4onal elevation than th<-ir fathers, and b,.tter ?,quipTwd to fi-ht the battle of life (ap- pi&tL-,Q). Althou,h ti?e school was op,,ned in the absence of a bishop and a white surplice, they felt assured its future suocess was a foregone conclusion (applause). Mr E. Roberta congratulated the assembly on having secured the services on that occasion of Miss Gee, the daughter of a man who was so well-known and revered in the Principality (ap- plause). His own presence was due fco ths accidental fact that he was chairman of BuiWinr Committee. He had known of the name of Nant-y-fthiw for a boat, three years, for it had been dinned into the ears of the committee by game of the fcentiemon who lived in the va!!ey below (laughter) Mr W. J. Williams, with un- usual tenacity, had for several years laid the claims of Nant-y-Rhiw before the committee, and it was due to his persistence that they were that day uniting in rejoicing in the harvesting of the fruits of his unremitting labour He was glad to say that the building was a credit to the builder, who had materialised the plans of Mr W. D. Wyles, tho county architect, with xceptionai ability (applause). No Council in Wales had a better architect than tho Denbigh- shire County Council. Mr J. R Williams, who congratulated the re- sidents on the completion of èhe school, after years of patient waiting, added that part of tho way from Llanrwst to Nant-y-Rliiw was W'N to him, and he bad been consid.-rably improved with the difficulty the children riad to cope with to attend the Llanrwst School, which emphasised the justice of the claim of the parish to adequate educational facilities (applause). Before the gathering adjourned to the chapel Miss Maggie Jones, Cyffdy, presented Miss Gee with a bouquet, and the Rev. Cynwyd Williams, on behalf of the residents, presented Mr E. Ro- berts and Mr W. J. Williams with a home- grown, silver-mounted, blackthorn stick suitably inscribed, "upon which but yesterday—the rev. gent'eman poetically remarked — the feathered choristers sang their morning praise." Both gentlemen having acknowledged the gifts, all present were photographed in the yard by Mr Alfred Hughes. RETIRED SCHOOL INSPECTOR'S nOPES. Mr W. J. Williams, J.P., presided over the meeting in the chapel, and read a letter from Mr Edward Roberts, El as Maesmcla, Carnar- von, formerly II-M. Im,poctor of Schools, apologising for his absence owing to a school inquiry in South Carnarvonshire. But for the distance his inclinations would decidcdly lead him to Llanrwst and Nant-y-Rhiw, for he would gladly revisit that- romantic spot in the company of former fetiow-workers and old friends. and seG. in concrete form, tho result of their pioneer efforts of seven year ago. He had re convinee the Board of Education of the necessity of pro- viding accommodation for the children residing in those distant upland parts, and it must be admitted that the process had been by no means an easy one. Eventually the arguments of tho School Board and himself prevailed, and the de- sired permission had been obtained. Indeed, continued tho writer, matters had so far pro- gressed, before my connection with that part of Denbighshire ceascd, that a site for the school had been selected. For reasons known to your- self, though not to me, much water was allowed to flow under Inigo Jone3' bridge before the school was built. Nant-y-Rhiw had to undergo the seven years' probation for its school that Jacob had formerly to put in for his f 'ife. He had no occasion to complain of the scarcity of children, and I trust tho managers' eyes win be similarly gladdened by seeing their school wel filled day after day by pupil.? who como punctually, and work well and steadily. Tho chi'dren of the neighbourhood will be no longer handieappeJ by distance from schools nor by the danger to health due to wearing all day damp clothes, but will he furnished- with the dual ad- vantage of education at their doors, and the benefit of the best of air passing through their lungs. When they do descend into the plains so equipped, they should capturo aH before them. I am writing this in case I may not be able to join you. I trust you will be favoured with a fine day, a good muster, "a chyfarfod hwyliog." Once more permit mo to cordially thank you all for kindly having in mind one whom age has composed to fall out of the ranks of active ser- vice (applause). Tho children, under the leadership of Mr E. Roberts, Tanyffordd, then sang a tune, Miss E. Roberts, ITafodty Fawr, accompanying on the harmonium. Mr E. Roberts referred to the various safe- guards now taken by the authorities to ensure the physical, mental and moral welfare of school children, and said the County Education Com- mittee had received the first report of the medical examinations of the children, and he had been surprised to observe that children suffered from so many diseases. Happily the parents were now informed of their offsprings' sufferings, and advised as to the best methods to adopt in e-ach ease, so that thert) was a belter chance for the children of the present genera- tion to grow up strong and healthy men and women. Continuing 110 said the small schools in the thinly populated country districts had done great work in the past, and many who received the initial stages of their education had climbed up to high positions in the Empire. Mr J. C. Daries, the present organiser of education, received the elementary stages of his education at Gwytherin Schoo!. Men of eminence who had also been taught in the country schools wore: Professor Henry Jones, Glasgow; Sir John Rhys, the late Mr Tom and Mr Lloyd George, all of whom had risen to the top of the ladder. They did not expect every child to achieve equal renown, but there waH no reason why a future Chancellor of the Exchequer should not be reared under the roof of the new school at Nant-y-Rhiw (applause)- The success of the achool depended to a great measure on the parents. The Education Committee had done their duty, and now it was the turn of tho parents to prove their appreciation by sending their children to school regularly, and giving the teaclters a, reasonably free hand with the children. Councillor John Davies, speaking on behalf of the parishioners, welcomed the representatives of the Education Committee and others, and extended to the authority the community's best thanks for granting their petition. Their dream had now been fulfilled and their ideals realised, thanks to the advanced views of those in authority (applause). ADVANTAGES OF TOWN CHILDREN. Mr J- R. Williams said he was much impressed with the number of children present at the meet- ing, which augured well for the future success of the 5Chool. Local children would now enjoy equal advantages to the town children, and able to compete with them for scholarships. Mr J. P. Griffith, Conway, said ho had at- tended tho opening ceremony of the now school 33 a native of the parish, which ho ieit 35 year;, ago. The landseapo had not undergone a change meantime, but the faces round him, with a few exceptions, were new. He had won his first.. prize at the chapel they were then in, and it was a. pleasure to him to return to the scenes of his youth. lie sincerely congratulated the residents on the- splendid structure the Education Committee had provided them for the future training of thoi children, who, he felt assured would appreciate it at its full value (applause). M s-3 ( £ e«. in a short address, advised the children to honour and obey both their teachers and their parents, and remarked that the discip- line of their youth would prove of inestimable value to them when they were grown up. Mr W. Hughes, J.P-, said he felt convinced that the ceremony they had taken part in that day would rebound to the credit of both the parish and the Education Committee, and that the children of Nant-y-Rhiw would make their mark in the county (applause). Mr T. R. Jonc$akio expressed his pleasure in assisting in such an interesting ceremony. Mr J. E. Humphreys said Mr Roberts had stated in his address that the existence of the school was due to Mr W. J. WiUiams' per- sistency. This was, however, incorrect, for there woufed have been no school at Nant-v-Rliiw but for the consistent and determined onslaughts of "Orsedd Cricin," who had urged the claims of Nant-y-Rhiw for education facilities for a period of 26 years. He was glad to see him prcaent in full enjoyment of the fruit of his unremitting labours, accompanied by such a substantial proof of his matrimonial felicity (laughter and ap- plause). On the motion of the Rev. Cynwyd Williams. seconded by Mr Evan Hughes, a hearty vote of thanks was aocorded the visitors- At the close of the meeting the assembly were entertained to an excellent repast, prepared for them in the school by the ladies of the district. The contract. for the building was let to Mr Hugh Hughes, Dolwar, Llanrwst, for £910, the land having oost, £25. The building, which was commenecd in April, 1908, and completed at the end of last. April, is. composed of local granite of the square rubbled type, to accommodate 70 children. The main room is so prepared that it can be separated into two rooms by the means of moveable partitions. The desks are of Fisher's folding type. There are also cloak- rooms for boys and girls fitted with lavatories, and a storeroom. The water is supplied from a filter storage tank it an elevation, some 400 yards from the schools, which provides an abundant pressure At present Miss Davies, an emergency- teacher, takes charge of the school pending the appointment of a. permanent, teacher, and 30 names have already been entered on the school register. In the evening Mr W. Hughes, J.P., presided over a concert, Mr W. E. Davies, Llanrwst, acting R" accompanist. The following artistes took part: Mr Llewelyn Maddocks {" Uøw Madog"), Mr Hughes, London House, Llanrwst; Mr John Hughes, Fed-.v; Mr Ifor Price Wil- liams Mr T. Roberts, George-street; Miss Tho- mas, Council School; Mr Ed. Jones, Liverpool House". Mr Davies, Garthehog; Mr John Jones, Benar; Mrs Jones, Aneddle; Miss Maggie Hughes, Fron IIiH, and Mr Maddocks.

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CONGREGATIONALISTS' MUSICAL FESTIVAL AT CONWAY. COMPLETE RESULTS OF COMPETITIONS. A SUNDAY SCHOOL CENSUS. The annual juvenile musical festival in con- nection with the Welsh Congr,ational;ts of the Vale of Conway and North Arvon wag held at Conway on Saturday, when an exceptionally large number of adults and chiWrcn attended. M:' Wi'liam Williams, of Llandudno, was the musical conductor, the conductor of the meetings being the Rev. J. Aeronydd Enoch, of L!andud- no THE AFTERNOON MEETING. The afternoon meeting was at the Carmel Welsh C.M. Chapel, when Mr David Jones, of Llandudno Junction, presided over an exception- ally large attendance. A number of hymns were sung, and special prayers were offered by tho Revs. J. R. Jones, Henryd, and H. 11. Williams, Colwyn Bay. The singing was of a high standard, and the con- ductor said he was entirely satisfied with it. in the evening, at Carmel, Mr Robert Jones, of Penmaenmaw r, juesided, and again the sing- iug- was excellent. Special prayers wore offered at this meeting by the Rev. D. P. Davies, Pen- maenmavvr, and the Rev- J. A. Enoch, Llan- ddulas. Miss Sallie Edwards, A.L.C.M., Con- way, was the accompanist, the orchestra and in- strumentalists being oonductc-d respectively by Mr R. J. Wi'liams, Llandudno, and Mr David. Williams, the Conway Borough bandmaster. An overflow meeting was held at Seion Welsh Congregational Chapel, when Mr John Roberts, Lark Ilill, Conway, was the conductor, and Miss Gwennic Griffiths, Regent House, Conway, the accompanist. THE COMPETITIONS. The adjudicators in the recitation competitions were Mr R. E. Williams, Penmaenmawr; Revs. 1>. Menai I'ra;>cis, Conway; D. P- Hopkins, and Tom Davies, Llaududno. The awards were:—Under 12 (Luke 15 chapter 11-32 verses): 1, Mary Ann Williams, Dolwydd- c-len 2, Eunice Roberts, L'anddnlas. Over 12 (Kings 18 chapter 17—19 verses): 1, Elizabeth Roberts, Lianfairfechan; 2, Robert J- Lewis, Llanfairfechan. In the competition for th. most, suitable words to be sung to tho tune of "Bore Oes." the Roy. Reinion Thomas, who was the adjudicator, awarded the pi-ize to Mr IT. IT. Jones, of Bettwsy- ooed, whose effort he described as "most suit- able." Mr Harry Evans, Liverpool, was the adjudi- cator in the competition for composing a hymn tune, and out. of six competitors he awarded the prize to Mr T. R. Williams, of Trefriw. The following were awarded certificates in the Tonic So'i'a examination — Gerizim, Llanfairfechan (Junior): Robert John Lewis, 2, Marine-terrace; Tudwal Rees Davies, 1 an-y-Marian; Mary Evans, do.; Elizabeth Hughes, Gerizim-terrace. Elementary: Lilly Lewis, 2, Marine-terrace; Robert J- Lewis, Tudwal Rees Davies, Tan-y- Marian; Mary Evans, do. Elizabeth Hughes. Intermediate: Lilly Lewis. 2, Marine-terrace. Deganvvy-street., Llandudno (Junior): Lilr Meredith, G'yn Williams. Intermediate: Enid Williams, Olwon Hughes, Nellie Ilerbort- Elementary Tneory: Diana Grace Jones. Alcd Williams. Nant-y-Rhiw. I.lanrwsf (Junior): Morris Lloyd Hughes, Hwy fa Ddu; Robert Roberts, Fotty Fawr. J Junior and Elementary: Sally Jane Roberts, Margaret Anne Roberts, Fotty Fawr; John Da- vies, Bryniog Ceha. Intermediate aT!,>! First Grade Staff Notation: Elizabeth Eiien Roberts, Fottv Fawr. Horeb, Dwygyi^chi (Junior): Jennie Frances Jones, 10, Glyiyterrace Bobbie Roberts, Jubilee Villa; Benjamin Davies, 4. Glyn-terrace; Lizzie V™?. "> Newvdd; Mary E. Prytherch, Elfed Y» i!uains, Tvor Williams, Aberkin-terrace Intermediate: Thomas Roberts, Berth Lwyd. THE SCRIPTURE EXAMINATION. The results of the annual Scripture- examina- tion were announced as follow:- I L A NRWST DIVISION. Examiner: Rev. Torn Davies, Llandudno. Maximum marks: 100. Standard f. Elwyn Jones, Llanbedr, 100; Wil- 4ian) S. l?- lliarns, Eb?,itezei,. f,laiirwst, 95; Beian. Williarns, Ebe-tie-Lr, l,lai,A,st 89- Ann'LC Mary jone.;?, 1, 'ettw.sycf)'?,d, P,2; Jc)iii; litittil)hrev D,)I- wvdde en, 30: Violet Dorris Thomas, Tabernacle, Llanrwst, 78; Arthur Roberts, Ebenezer, Llan- rwst, 73; Willie Richard Griffiths, Dolwyddelcn, id; Jotm Griffiths, Dolwyddelen, 70; 'Joseph Davies, Nant-y-Rhiw, 69; Willie Harker, Eben- ezer, Llanrwst, 65; Evan Roberts, Nant-y-Rhiw, 55. Standard II.: John Thomas, Bettwsvcocd. 90; Koberi Davies. Nant-y-Rhiw, 90; T. Edward Roberts, Nant-y-Rhiw, 90 Maggie Mary Jones, -oa.em, Llanbedr.. 88; Ceridwen Lloyd, Ebenezer Llanrwst, 87; A rthur Davies, Nant-y-Rhiw, 85; David Hugh Edwards, Dolwyddelen, 85; Robert Henry Roberts Nant-y-Rhiw, 84; Griffith Grif- fiths Dolwyddelen, 81; William Evans, Dol- wydde.cn, 78; William Davies, Dolwyddelen, 74; iJew. Williams, abernacfe, Lianrwst," 72; Robert Owen Roberts, El>enezer, Llanrwst, 68; Johnny Jones, Ebenezer, Llanrwst, 68; Robert Ernest I arry, Tabernacle,.Llanrwst, 67; Annie Owens, Dolwyddelen, 63; Owen Glyn Owen, Tabernacle, Llanrwst, 55: Appy Williams, Betiwsvcoed, 54; rtsther Owen, Tabernacle, Llanrwst, 45. Standard III.: David Evan Davies, Dolwvdd- e'en, 88; Elizabeth Elen Roberts, Dolwvddelen, M; 1 nomas John Evans, Trefriw, 80; Llewelyn Davies Trefriw, 78; Olwen Humnhrevs, Dol- wyddelen, 77; Sarah Ann Harker, Ebenezer, Lianrwst 77; John Davies, Trefriw, 76; Percy McRae, Trefriw, 74; Kato Roberta. Ebenezer, Llanrwst /4; Annie Hughes, Tabernacle Llan- rwst, 72; Catherine Thomas, Trefriw, 71; Sallie Jones, Tabernac'e, Llanrwst, 64; Lizzie 'Parry Tabernac e, Llanrwst 53; Harold Williams, Tabernaol-e, Llanrwst, 26. ?Standar(i IV. W"?lli-3 Dolwv(.Idel-n, 99-; Anni.E, Willimii,,? Ti-f-,friw, 92; Eunice th-otti-as, P,e,tt-v3vco4-d, 92;' Sarah M,-)x,ri Davias, Is Tab.erna-cle, T?lant.,wst. 92; leah Lk>.vd, T)?olwy4dd- elen, 88; %Vinifred Ann Ji,?clwards, D<wvddelmi, 87; Jennie -,Nant-y-'Rbiw. 86; Nf<,rrii Liovd ]Tu-?te?s -Nant-y-PJi*w- 86; Dayie?, Na;t-y-Rfi'iw, '85; Sa'i-ali '11(')berts, Trefriw 84, -Gladys tteberL,3, Trefriw. 82; Sarah Ja, lio' borts, N,-nt-y-Rlliw, 73; Tommy Williams, Tabernacle, l,lanrwst,, 75, IR jariiin Taberilaele.. T,Ianrwst, 67; w., Reta James, 1,?'ani-wit, 45; Anrlie l'ierce, Tre- fiiw, 43; Mag,?io Parr.y. Tabornae',e, Llanrwst, 35. St-andard V.Mar,,ar,.?,t Ann Nanty- rhl*w, 92; John -lip Wi kar'L", Sa,'?ttn, L!azibedr, 92; Halialt Ilarke,,r, Ebene7,er, Liaurwst, 90; Mary Davies, Trf-frf'w, 90; Marv -Jon-R, Eben,7*r,Llan- rw3t, 8.6; Wi,'Iio. -J?)ncvi,Trf?friw, 84; Samuel icnk?s, 84; John f)ai-ie6, Nintyriiiw, 83; ]-)d. ()W.-n Wvtino, Tabet-iiacle, I.lanrwAt, 83; Jenni,?) Roberti, LlanbMr. 8?.; John 11. M)b?erts, 1)01- wadelen, 81; Rob-rt 0. IVilliarrhs Dolwyd,i,,Ion, 80; Sarah J. Jones, Tre,riw, 80' Ei,4b-th A. J4an4es, Nantvrlt;w. 80; ff<>r Williams, Ll&nbedr, 80; Graop, Tabern-icle, Lianrv;it, 8o; Attri CliarlDtte Roberts, Trefriw, 79, Willie I,ho- nia.s, T)olwylddel,-n. 78; Griffith Williams, 1)01- wy,ddel,en, 78; ilannah M. Ilugl" Tabernaele 1,!anrw:3(, 78; David ][Zolx-,rtg, Tabernacle, tlan' rwst., 78; Berti,3 Griffiths. I"w-yddelen, 77-, Lizzie Jonos, Trefriw, 75; Winifred M. Williams, Nantyrhiw, 75; Gertrude Davies, Trefriw, 71- Samuel Prys Parry. Tabernacle, Llanrwst,' 68 • Annie Wil iams, Tabernacle, Llanrwst, 68; Llew- elyn Madviocks. Tabernacle, Llanrwst, 5o'; Win- John Evans, Tabernacle, Llanrwst, 45 CONWAY DIVISION. Maximum marks, 100. Examiner, Mr T. C. Davies, Bethafen, Old Colwyn- Standard I-:—Sarah Mary Jones, Conway, 100 Elizabeth C. Jones, Conway. 100; Nellie Jones' Henryd, 98; Margaret E. Thomas, Llandudno^ 95; David T. Lewie, Llandudno, 80; Robert T- Jones, Conway. 80; Bessie Owen, Henryd. 76; Laura Goosey, Conway, 75; Isaac Pugh, Pen- rhynsida, 70; Abigel Edwards, Conway. 68! Standard II. :-Henry Jones, Henryd, 93; Meurig Roberts. Llandudno Junction, 95; Lily Meredith. Llandudno, 80; Buddug Parry,'Llan- dudno Junction, 65; Errirys Pritchard, Llandudno Junction, 65; David J- Edwards, Conway, 60; Peter Roberts, Penrhynside. 60; Eluned Williams,' Llandudno, 55; Trefor Lewis, L^&dudno, 50. Standard III.: — Muriel Roberts, Llandudno Junction, 100; Ev-an Weyruan.Henryd, 100; Grace Hughes, Henryd, 98; Evan D- Jones, Llandudno Junction, 95; Annie Hughes, Henryd, 83; Emrvs Williams, Conway, 80; Hannah Roberts, Roewen, 80; Eilion Lewis. Llandudno, 78; Arthur Ivor Parry. Conway, 73; William W. Harries, Con- way, 75; Richard Owen, Llandudno, 73; May Meredith, Llandudno, 55: James, Penrhyn- side, 50; Nellie Pierce, Penrhynside, 50. Standard IV-:—John II- Daviea, Roewen, 100; Arthur Jones, Roewen. 98; Elfyn Jones, Roe wen, 98; John R. Jones, Roewen, S6; Mary J. Jones, Conway, 95; Buddug Jones, Llandudno, 95; Tydvil Thomas, Llandudno, 95; Eliza Williams, Llandudno, 85; Gwennie Evans, Llandudno, 70; Gwondolen Pritehand, Llandudno Junction, 65; Annie Evans, Llandudno, 60; Delwyn Phillijw, Penrhynside, 60; Annie Roberts, Penrhynside, 60; Ivy Robert. Penrhynside, 60; Sarah M. Ro- berts, Conway, 55; Edith Davies, Llandudno Junction, 55; Bertie Williams., Llandudno, 50; John Jones, Conway, 50; Mary C. Jonee, Con- way, 50; Robert Jones, Conway. 48; Ethel Hughes, Llandudno Junction, 45; Maria Evans, Penrhynside, 25; Glyn Williams, Llandudno, 25. Standard V-: — le&tyn Phillips, Penrhynside, "■'JO; Harriet Parry, Llandudno Junction, 100; Winnie Owen,Llandudno Junction, 100; Margaret. ■I. Jonea, Conway, 100; Annie Thomas. Roewen, S3; ITughie Davies, Roewen..98; Willie Weyman, i'enryd, 98; Iorwerth Williams, Llandudno, 96; Richard O. Da vies, Henryd, 95; Nellie Prichard, Llandudno Junction, 93; Enid Thomas, Llandud- no 93, j-' fluglias, Llaziduihio Jiinc?ion, 85; ol?ren l,lanidudno, 8b, Jcpltn Cara4<?? Thomas, flenrvd, 85; Jane Winnio EIward Conway, 80; Maggie Roberts. Penrhynside, 55; David James, Penrhynside, 50. COLWYN DIVISION. Maximum marks, 100. Examiner, Rev. Caleb Williams, Penmaenmawr- Standard I-: -Annie Evarw. Caersalem, Han- ddulas, 100; George Jonea, Caersaletn, Llanddu- las, 100; David Jones, Caersalem, Llanddulaa, 95; Wm. Stanley Rowlands, Ebenezer, Colwyn. 67; Thomas E. Davies, Ebenezer, Colwyn, 66; Mary Olwen Rowlands, Caeraalem. Llanddulaa, 55; Hannah Roberts, Salem, Colwyn Bay, 32; Robert D- Hunt, Ebenezer, Colwyn. 32; Diiys Humphrey Williams. Salem. Colwyn Bay, 30; Tommy Jones, Salem, Colwyn Bay, 23; Leonora TiaomeA, Ebeooør. Colwya, 12. Standard II.:—Blodwen Hunt, Ebenezer, Col- wyn. 99; Daisy Jortoe, Ebenezer, Colwyn, 99; H. Bellis, Salem, Colwyn Bay, 89; Stanley Thomas Morris, Salem, Colwyn Bay, 88. Standard III.;—ELsio Francis Rowlands, Caer- saiem, Llanddulas, 100; Jane Evans, Caersalem, Llanddulas, 99; Lucy Evans, Caersalem. Llan. ddulas, 97; Sarah Thomas, Caersalom, L'anddu Las. 96; Edith Rowlands. Ebenezer, Colwyn, 8i; Ceridwen Williams Caersalem, L'anddulas, í9; Mabel Thomas, Ebenezer, Colwyn, 38; Mabel Jone.s. Ebenezer, Colwyn, 32. Standard IV.: — Robert Reed Thomas, Caer- salem, Llanddulas, 100; Thomas Williams, Caer- salem, Llancklulas, lOD; William Peter Jones, Caersalem, Llanddulas, 100. Standard V. :—Willie Jones, Salem, Colwyn Bay, 100; Annie Thomas, Caersalem, Llanddulaa, 100; Eunice Roberts, Caersalem, IJanddula.s, 1C0; Polly Jones, Caersalem, Llanddulas, 1C0; Lizzie Jones, Caersalem, Llanddulas, 98; Olwen Jane1 Rowlands, (Vtersalem, LIa, 98; Gwilym Williams, Caersalem, Llanddulaa, 97; Herbert, Jones. Caersalem, Llanddulas, 97; Elizabeth Ann j Whittington, Salem, Colwyn Bay, 65; ^VVinnie Jones, Ebenezer, Colwyn, 62; Johnnie Williams, Ebenezer, Colwyn, 50; David 0- Davies, Eben- ezer. Colwyn, 31; Laura Jones, Eb:nezer, Col- wyn, 30; Maggie Jane Roberts, Salem, Colwyn, Bay, 17- PENMAENMAWR DIVISION. Maximum marks, 100. Examiner, Mr T- M. Jones. Llanvludno Junction. Standard I. Gwladys Myfanwy Jone- Taber- nacle 100; Jennie Pany, Tal>erna.ele, 1CO; Elsie i H. Lloyd-Evans, Horeb, 100; Owen Owens, I lore b 100; Blodwen Jones, Pcniel, 100; Annie Davies Gerizim 100; Hugh Ivor Davies, Geri- zim, 100; Margaret Owen, Salem, 100; Elizabeth Hannah Pritchard, Salem, 100; Robert Hughes, abm, 100; Thomas Hdyg Edwards, Salem, 99; Grade Jones, Salem, 99; Eliza Anno Jones, Salem, 93; Richard Morris Thomas, Gerizim, 98; Ellen Ann Roberts, Gerizim, 98; Hug-hie Hug'hes, Tabernacle, 98; Ivor Williams, Horeb, 97; Annie Owen, Salem, 97; Dilvs Evans, Salem 97; Menai Owen, Salem, 86; Stephen llen-ry Jones, Salem, 96; Owen Richard Hughes, Geri- zim, 96; Owen Thomas Evans, Gerizim, 95; Ro- bert Roberts, Horeb, 95; Dennis ilk&ms. Tabernacle, 95; Violet Thomas, Salem, 95; Ken- rick Morton IJoyd, Salem, 95; Reginald Parry, Salem, 94; William Hugh Jones, Gerizim, 94; William John Williams. Gerizim, 93; John Hughes, Salom, 93; Lilian Jones, Salem, 93; Owen Gerizim, 92; Annie Ilughas, Gerizim, 91; Daniel Williams, Gerizim, 90 John Llewelyn Prydderch, lloreb SO; Amite Hughes, Salem, 89; Benjamin Owens, Horeb, 85; Polhe Evans, Horeb, 83; Annie Evan's Horeb, 79; W il- liam Eric Thomas, Gerizim, 61; Ruth Dav'ies, Gerizim, 55. Standard II.: Ruth Hughes, Horeb, 100; Mary Ellen Jones, Peniel, 100; William Samuel Jones, Salem, 10Q; Mary Ellen Prydderch, Ho- reb. 98; Sarah Davies, Gerizim, 98; Seiriol Jones, Salem, 97; Hannah J. Williams, Taber- nacle, 97; Margaret Myfanwy Roberts, Geri- zim, 95; Cemlyn Owen, Gerizim, 95; Mary Hughes, Salem, 95; Maude Williams, Taber- naole, 95; Doris Anne Davies, Tabernacle, 95; C'aradog Roberts, Gerizim, 91; Mary Lizzie Thomas, Iloreb, 91; Roderick Davies, Taber- nacle, 91; Thomas John Jones, Tabernacle,' 09; Benjamin Davies, HONb, 81; David Rees Roberts, Gerizim, 79; Maggie Marv Hughca, Gerizim, 65; Emrys; Evans, Salem, 58; John Gwynfa Williams, Salem, 55; Lcly Griffiths, Tabernacle, 49; Elizabeth Ellen Owen, Salem, 48; Elfed Jones, Salem, 47. Standard III.: Margaret Winifred Roberts, Horeb, 100; Susannah Parry, Gerizim, 100; Her be r Ictris Hughes, Salem, 100; William Owen, Salem, 100; Richard Own Jones, Salem, 99; Jackie Evans, Salem, 99; Robert Elfed Wil- liams, llorb, 98; William Watson Jones, Iloreb 98; John Meurig; Roberto, Gerizim, 96; Daniel Emrys. Jones, Salem, 96; Robert Roberts, Geri- zim. 95; Ellen Mary Davies, Gerizim, 95; Sid- ney Jones, Gerisra, 94; Emily Willums, Iloreb. 94; William David Owen, Salem, 92 John lieury If tig lies, Gerizim, 86; Elizabeth Ellen Williams, Gerizim, 56; Ellen Jane Williams Tabermole, 53; Daniel Price Hughes, Peniel, 46. Standard IV. Nellie Hughes, Tabernacle, 100; David Parry, Tabernacle, 100; Lizzie Jones, Horeb, 100; Mary Jane Thomas, Gerizim, 100; Evan Evans. Salem, 100; Harriet Jane Jones, Salem, 99; Ethel Will-ams, Iloreb, 99; Jennie Jones, Horeb, 98; Jane Jones, Tabernacle, 98; Jennie Williams, Salem, 98; Harriet Morris, Tabernacle, 97; Joseph Davies, Tabernacle, 96; Mary Lizzie Jones, Salem, 95; Katie Roberts, Salern, 94; Robert John Thomas, Salem, 92; Maggie Vaughan Jonas, Tabernacle, 92; Mary Thomas, Gerizim, 86; Willie Ilirg'hes, Salem, 85; Blocbven Hughes. Gerizim, 78; John William Jones, Gerizim, 77; Maggie Arm Jones, Salem, 73; Peter Williams, Gerizim, 55. Standard V. Lizzie Rowlands, Tabernacle, 100; Tudwal Ree-g Davies, Gerizim, 100; William Henry Jones, Tabernacle, 99; Trevor Woodfine Jones, Salem, 99; Ivor Oswald Hughes, Salem, 99; Gwladys Morris, Tabernacle, 98; Evan Parry, Gerizim, 98; Mary 15vans, Gerizim, 97; Grace Olwen Thomas, Salem, 97; Hughie Ctyn Jones, Salem, 97; Hoghie Hughes, Tabernacle. 97; Grace Williams, Tabernacle, 97; Roland Williams, Tabernacle, 96; Jennie Morris, Taber- nacle, 96; Olwen Lloy-d, Tabernacle, 96; Glyn Iorwerth Hughes, Tabernacle, 96; Thomas Em- lyn Hughes, UoreD, 96; Myfanwy Evans, Peniel, 96; Richard Chark's Jones, Gerizim, 96; Ed- ward David Williams, Tabernacle, 95; Catherine Davies, Tabernacle, 95; Edith Roberts, Horeb, 94; Nellie Atherton, Peniel, 93; Winnie Hughes, Salem, 93; Jane Mary Thomas, Gerizim, 91; Elizabeth Hughes, Gerizim, 89; Rhianwen Wil- liams, Salem, 88; Mary Emily Jones, Saiem, 86; Evelina Jones, Salem, 84; Hannah Parry, Gerizim, 81; Ruth Davies, Peniel, 72; John Hugh Williams, Gerizim, 69; Maggie Hughes, Salem, 62; Grace Ann Jones, Salem, 59; Owen Thomas. Gerizim, 58. The Rev. Rhys J Ilughea, Bethesda, was the examiner in the other standards, and he placed the competitors in the following order:- Under Sixteen (maximum marks 100): Llywel- yn Caradoo Hughes, Salem, Pemnaenawr, 87; Thomas John Davies, Nantyrhiw, 83; Ifor Wil- liams, Tahem&c-le, Llani-w«t, 81; Jennie Davies, Nantyrhiw, 81; George Williams Ebenezer, Tre- friw, 79; Lizzie Hughes, Seicn, Conway, 76; Llywciyn Jones, Peniel, Llanfairfechan, 76; Llywelyn Williams, Llanddulas, 74; Myfanwy Parry, Tabernacle, Llanrwst, 73; Ma.ry Eliza- beth Roberts, Trefriw, 72; Grace Ellen Wil- luuma, Dolwyddelen, 71; Grace Jones, Gerizim, 71; WiHie Jones, Trefriw, 71; Annie Hughes, Caesrsalean, Llanddulas, 70; Elizabeth Roberts, Geriaim, 68; Ifor Rees Williams, Conway, 68; David Hug hot). Tabernacle, Llanrwst, 67; Ma.ry Owen. Tabernacle, Llanrwst, 66; Annie Jones, Tabernacle, Llanrwst, 56; Bowen Thomas, Tabernacle Llanrwst, 65; E. T. Hughes, Tabernacle, Llanrrwst, 63; Iorwerth Williams, .Salem, Penmaenmawr, 62; Sarah Parry, Roe Wen, 59; Mary Rogt-rs, Bettwsy- ooed, 55; Afice Maria Grifhihs, Ebenezer, Col- wyn, 53; Amelia M. Evans, Trefriw, 53; Maggie Williaun-s, Tubernacie, Llanrwst, 53; Robert John Lewis, Gerizim, 53; Dorothy Thomas, Geri- zim, 52; Catherine Jane Roberts, Trefriw, 52; Bessie Davies, Llanfairfochan, 52; Gladys Jones, Tabernacle, Llanrwst, 52; Rachel Thomas, Roo Wen, 51; LHncw May Roberts, Dolwyddelen, 51; William Jones, Con-way, 51; Jennie Jones, Ilo- reb, Ihvygyfyiohi, 51; Lily fx-wis, Gerizim', 51; Maggie Parry, Tabernacle, Llanrwst, 50; Annie Griffiths, Nantyrhiw, 50; R. W- Roberts, 50; Jennie Hiighos, Trefriw, 50; John James Jones, Efban-ezcr, Colwyn, 50; Robert D. Williams, Ebenezer, Colwyn, 50; Beatrice A. Williams, Llandudno Junction, 50; Elizabeth Jones, Bet- twsycoed, 48; Gwilym Thomas, Llanidloes, 48; Robert Edward Evane, Llanddu Us, 47; O. Tho- niaa, Henryd, 47; Grace Anne Roberts. Dwygyf- ylchi, 47; Willie Hughes, Ebenezer, Colwyn, 47; Robert Evana Ebenezer, Colwyn, 46; Edith Jones Ebenezer, Colwyn., 46; Jane Eleanor Jones, Ebeneeer, Colwyn, 46 John Owen Jones, Hen- ryd, 4b; Peter Davies, L-laruhlulas, 45; Hum- phrey Williams, Nantyrhiw, 43; Pollie Morris, Ebenezer, Colwyn, 43; Susannah Jane Davies, Eibenezer, —; John Thonnas Goosey, Conway, 37; Blodwen Jones, Ebenezer, Colwyn, 29; John Pugh Williams, 21. Under Twenty-one: Gvven Griffiths, Seion, Conway, 85; W- G. Owen, Tabernacle, Llani-wst. 83; Samuel T. Williams, Llanddu-la-s, 83; Fxlward Lloyd Edwards, Dolwydde-len, 73; Lloyd Wil. liams, Colwyn Bay, 71; Nancy Jones, Taber- nacle, Llanrwst, 63; Emily Roberts, Llanddulas, 67; Edward Hugh Willi.air is, Trefriw. 65; Rich- a.rd Jones, IVefriiv, 63; Robert Davies, Nanty- rhiw, 63; Samuel Williams, Trefriw, 62; Blod- wen Gabrioi, Trefriw, 62; Wilfred Thomas Evans, Tpefriw, 61; Phoebe Williams, Trefriw, 60; Maria Jones, Llanddulas. 58; Cadvan Ro- berts, Colwyn Bay, 57; John Owen Roberts, Dwygyfyldhi, 55; Berry, Tabe-rnaclc, Llan- nwt" 53; William David Williams, 53; Annie Jon-ess, Bettw«ycoed, 51; Blodwen M. Griffiths, Dolwyddek>n, 51; Jane Helen Thomas, Dwygyf- yldhi, 51; Jennie Jones, Bettwsycoed, 50; Rich- ard Williams, Cohryn Bay, 42; Annie Davies, Colwyn Bav, 30; Mary Rowlands, Colwvu Bay', 28. Any age: W- J. Joaies, Gerizim, 84 (irregular); Robert John Jones, Salem, Penrriaeninawr, 82; John Davies, Nantyrhiw, 81; Owen Lloyd, Bethel, Dolwyddelen, 80; WilHam Lloyd, Dol- wydxk-ien, 79; Robert Owen, 78; Maggie Lloyd, 76; John E. Ellis. Llandudno Junction, 76; Anne J. Christiana Jones, Seion, Conway, 73; Eilis Roberts, Dolwyddel-sn, 72; Elizabeth Jones, Gerizim, 67; Miriam Lewis, Ge.rizim, 62; Robert E. Roberts, Dolwyddelen, 57; Hugh Jones, Llanfairfechan, 56; John Jones, Bettwsycoed, 53; Mary Williams, IJanddulas, 53; Thomas John Hughes, Pemel, 51; Edward M. Jones, Ebenezer, Colwyn, 48; Samuel K. Williams, 47; Maggie Eccles, Bettw-sycoed, 47; Ellen Anne Janes, Beitwsiyooed, 43. A SUNDAY SCHOOL CENSUS. It was reported that, for the first time in the history of the festival, the energetic secretary 'had nlade cdTorte to ascertain the strength of the Wefeh Coirgvegational Sunday Schools in the Vale of Conway and North Arfon. It appeared that the district includes about twenty towns and villages, some of which contain as many' as three chapels. The total number of Simday School members under tweslve was 819, and the total number of members oyer twelve 1389. The Sunday School teachers numbered 337, whilst bite total number of Sunday School mernliers in the district vras 2545. The festival on the whole was a great suc- cess, which was in no ama.11 measuce due to the energetic efforts of the (secretary, Mr Win. Whalley, of Conway. It was decided to hold next year a festival at Colwyn J3v..

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