The Welsh Coast Pioneer and Review for North Cambria

BANII HOLIDAY AT RHYL. A RECORD NUMBER OF TRSPFERS. ^Rhyi and the surrounding1 district experienced ^uut may be described as a record Bank Holi- day. Thu-e who have watched the ooming and B°ing of visitors during recent years were some- ^hai disappointed on Saturday to find that there were not so many people as usual; in tlG town, but by Sunday and Monday the Condition of thingiS was much altered—many •5iouiiai»,(is weTe to be seen here, there and every, ^here. The shopkeepers and the lodging- house proprietors have had an exceptionally busy time," and! the caterers of amusements also done wal. The weather, though a utlie, changeable, was fine on the whole. The proprietors did a splendid trade, while bathinjj ground was continually thronged. Monday the number of trippers to the town established a record, and the duties of tho nspc?ctor, Alr Ilaye,3? w-or-c added to by th, c,l him for iiifortna, t??r,, to IQ?-?t ch?l,,Iren, a-td to keep the pro- "lella,de clear of the 'uven'lo c?y(?iists. To all tl)" he had to cntijid w:ilth f.4oine, liolitical 6Pea,k-ei- who addrcs-ed moet?alli on the sa,?ids- al',Ilju-*h the Cc,,uncE have dc,(Jin-c?4 to ddLloNN, c,,n- tti"Dv-lr_lial slibiects. to be d4,-bated, there. Al', 1,3 s dulle rs were n much deiaand; arxl an in- novation was created this holiday by the bring- iaK of a riun:,bar of passengers from Colwyn Bay aL,<?,wliiq ti-.em u, f,,?v ho-ur6 aohom -at Rdiyl, and th.eii cali'ng for ijiein after t aki n, Rhy." -vi.?zitors cut to ?ca for a, trip. Tbc, -,v ?v,_y adthoilties a'?o i,4eq)<)rt ver-?, heavy traffic. all 'o-' Iviliell was dea?t with iii a very satisf-tetory U aimer. The amusements provided were of a varied character. There were during this holiday more ^ntexta in merits in Rhyl than ever before, so that visitors had nothing to complain of. THE NEW PAVILION. In the N ew Pavilion tho nxueh-ta/ked of :to Viennese Band, under the oonduotorship Cl Herr Stanislaus Wurm, made its appearance ori Sunday, and gave an es.eeICent concert:, vocaiist was Mise Winifred Lewis, who, as on former occasions, met with an excellent recep- tion. The band has played daily in the hardens during the week, and its programmes are m'ueh appreciated. On Monday evening the ^plebrated artiste, Migs Marie Hall, paid her finst visit to Rhyi. She gave a magnificent pro- fwUnme, and was well received, being recalled again and again. Miss Louie Basche presided at the piano, while Mr Stewart Edwards was the ^■ocalist. Throughout this week "The Middies 3-txl' tho Maids" are appearing, placing before their patrons an excellent programme. 'I iii» (Thursday) afternoon ''The Follies" pay a flying visit to the New Pavilion, and to-morrow (Fri- day) Mark Hambourg and party give another odJent concert. THE PICTURE PALACE. The Picture Pala<je at the Pavilion is p: viny a Populax place with old and young. There e changes of films twice weekly, and' the sub- 3-t,s are cha:en to suit all tastes. THE QUEEN'S HALL. At the Queen's Hail there was a large crowd .y, Mon-day, and e4loh eveii-in,, this 01, Saturda- Skaidrg is [>cqydar, whil-e tLo ri-ow '6'ectric piot-ure palece which adjoins tll#() rink has one of the best prK).gra-mmc6 of filTri6 in the town. Tliere is also dlancing and a marion- ette show provided in the large hall, to which there is an entrance from the Promenade. THE OLYMPIAN GARDENS. The Olympian Gardens proved to be a popu- W phjee of entertainment during the holidays, and difficulty was experienced at times in find- tog accommodation for visitors. A strong bill provided, the company including the welL known Anglo-French chanteur, Alex. Chentrens, "Whose style won for him appreciative applause, faster Charlie Bray met with an exoeMent re- °eption, and' was repeatedly encored, his songs tailttg well, particularly "When father joined tfee Territorial, Laurie Leyton (the great ven- triloqusst), Jack Barker (comedian), and several oth-er capital artistes assisted. THE AMPHITHEATRE. In the Amphitheatre a musical oamody oom- Pany have made a capital hit. Their programme •fcts be>on of a fir.-t-rate order, and the artistes delude C. D. Reekie, a comedian, who is a Kreat favourite in Rhyl; Mr D&vw Stewart, tenor vocalist, whose magnificent voice delighted aud- i-isely; and Mr David Jeri- k'nt? 1.&r?ce mlm.B 1 ti,?e Woh?b baisgo, wb<y3,e rend-eriiws wero a R?-ca, J treat, -muai,,a ON THE FRONT. Ro-e?-s' oomran-y On the ,-and?, Mr Gilbert la've T)-erf<)rinc<i to many thousands, an,], need- l¡) to say, they have provided endlcjs amusc- lJ:1(mts for ail sections. THE CENTRAL HALL. In the Central Hail, Mr Cheetham gave three Oxtri-bition.,i oach day of his well-known pictures, augmented by gramophone selections of the latest records. The. Marine Lake has been re-opened, the necessary work connected with the pleasure park had now been completed, and hero a large num. ber have thoroughly enjoyed themselves. At tlie swimming baths in Sussex-street the attendance has been larger than on any previous Bank Holiday, and the visitors appear to thor- oughly appreciate the many improvements! Mr Huxley has carried out.

DENBIGH AND FLINT AGRICULTURAL SHOW. The annual show of the Denbighshire and Flintshire Agricultural Socioty is to be held this year at Mold, on Thursday, August 11th. Mr Thomas Weteby, of Rhyl, continues in the dis- charge of the secretarial duties, and the com- Hiittee have as usual arranged a comprehensive Schedule of clasises with an attractive prize list. There is a record number of entries, and every- thing points to a successful show. Cheap rail- way bookings to and from Mold have been ar- ranged on the show day.

General William Munnings Lees, of the Indian Army, and formerly of the 23rd Royal Welsh Fusiliers, died at his residence, 97, Suther- land Avenue, London, on Friday, at the age of ft.

NEWMARKET EISTEDDFOI) SPJ3STEC CHORAL COMPETITIONS. MR M. A. RALLI'S MUNIFICENCE. This annual event was held on Bank Holiday, at the New Village Hall, a commodious edificq built through the munificence of Mr M. A. Raliia,, Mia Hall. The building is capable of accommodating about eight hundred people, while the stage is largo enough to hold another hundred. Tho hall is a great acquisition in a place, where there v'as previous to its erection no other building than the schoolroom or cha-pel for public meetings and entertainments. It has b?y'n i ?de;s Sliip, I uilt fro, 1,,nLi by Mr P. S. on, architect. It waa L.ja.ntHuUy decorated for tho occasion with, plants and exotics from Ma. Hall. The Eisteddfod was arranged by a oi which, Mr J. Joncd, Wynne School, was chair- man Mr Ed. Wynne, Shop Newydd, vice- chairman; Messrs J. Roberts, Mo.styn Arms, and A. Williams, treasurers; and Mr Ed. Hughes. Jones, Ty Isa, Newmarket, secretaries. The adjudicators wore:—Music: Mr D. W. Lewis, Bryn Aman, South Wrales. E?sa.ys: Mr J. Herbert Lewis, M.P., and Mr Henry Taylor, Chester. Recitations: Rev. Rhys J. Huws, Bethesda; accompanist, Mr W. Nuttall, L.L.C.M.; iiaivi.it, Miss Freda R. Holland; pciniUion oiiigor, Ap Elwy. THE AFTiillN DON MEETING. was presided by Mr M. A. Ralli, and the conductor wu tho Rev. Rhys J. lIuws. The foll-'jw.nj were the awards:- Children's JJI) ii, "A mother was pressing her 1, Miss Dorothy Aim Lloyd, Ffyaiiongrvcw-; 2 (equal), Miss Blodwen Davtles, Ashton-in-Makerfiold, ancL Miss Mar- garet Ann EÚlr; Gionant. Dressed doil: Mriss Agnes Williams, New Market. Gentleman' 'mi'-ted tie, prize withheld. Baritone t>ovo, "Cv'eru fy N;g'yvlad": Mr Rad- ford Joi.es, Carnarvon. Delaine shut biouae: Half tlie p'-ize awarded- to ''MoriyenVi.ote idenuity was "ot disclosed. Duc2ie;yse set,: 1 (equal), Eva M. Etlwaixls, Colwyn Bay, and Miss Elyn Evans, Birkenhead; 2, Miss Roberts* Rhyl. Recitation fcr children, "Hie Irish Boy and the Priest": 1, Howei Jones, Aeoon; 2, J. Owen Joines; Brynteg, Newamrkefc. In his adj'jcLcac.ion of this item the Rev. Rhys J. Huws dicpr^?at-ff the selection; of test pieces reflecting on fc-rni of religicu. provided was taxed toO its utmost. The prcceed- The Preoidc r.t theu addresccd the meeting, and said it ailorded him much, pleasure to undersband tho new hall was appreciated. To him it was a delight to provide it, and nothing would give more pleasure than that the hall shoxi'd iy} ;i!>ensiveIy used, not only for eisteddfod an, but also for concerts and other ent"I-t.1ÜliYJ<?litg during the winter. There was nothing more elevating than music, and in oourco of time he was sure doctors would find it the besl; medicine (laughter and applause). Other prizes Tere awarded as follows: — Flannel shirt: Piise divided between Miss Davie-s, Ty'ncne. Caxton, and "Moaia," who did not come for^e. d. Soprano sole, "Blodau Paradwys:" Miss Myfanwy Owen, Town, Abergele. Map of Wales: 1, Master Percy Jonee, Abbey-street., Kliyl; 2, Cecil Edwards, Holy- well. Next camc the ceremony of crowning the successful bard. There were seven competi- tors, thfe subject being "Wele, clywsom am dani yn Ephratah" (Psalm cxxxii.). The com- 1.1-' gt,;l -'L?)ryderus" was -.djud.S-,al ix)?sition -of ?i, the best, nnd the identity was disclosed in the person of Mr Owen Henry Owen, Penyffordd, Ffynongroew. The successful bard was es- corted to the p'ttiom by Mr J. M. Edwards, Holywell County School, and Mr J. Jones, chairamn of tho Eisteddfod Committee, and duly installed. Miss Ralli invested the suc- cessful baxd, r<\ presented him. In the juve? ile choral competition, the test pi-ece was "In the snow now let us gather." Two clioir,3 competed, viz., the Rhyl Juvenile Choir (Mr B. Wadswortli, conductor), and the Gron ant Juvenile Choir (Mr W. Hum- phreys, conductor), and the prize was award- ed to the latter. Table oentie: Miss Jenny Parry, London House, Llyfciaen. Pianoforte solo: Master Peter Samuel, Ffynongroew. In the chief competition of the afternoon, that for male voice choirs, "The Crusaders" was the Lest pi-joe. There were seven en- tries, but only three choirs came forward, namely, Fiyiioiigroew Male Voice Choir, Broughton and District Male Voice Choir, and the Oreuddyn Male Voice Choir. After a spirited competition, the winners were ad- judged to be the Ffynongroew Male Voice Choir (conductor, Mr J. Spencer), and they were awarded tlio prize of X10, and a silver crown for the conductor. Pillow case: Miss Williams. During the aft-cmoon, selections on the harp were given by Mise.Freda Holland, and 'lli,o .e.-nI -n -!I-.ng by Ap Elw-y, who also p read some penilJion to the successful bard, as also did Mr J. M. Edwards and Trebor Mon. At the ci!o.=o a icr.^ty vote of thanks was pa-ssod to the preisidlent on the motion of Mr J. Joneft, Wynne's School, seconded by Mr Jones, the secretary. Mr Ralli'a najno was received with loud and prolonged applause, and when he rose to address, the. meeting he was ac- corded an entliiusiastic reception, the vast con- "Lg to theilr f6--t, ?aald singing "F<)-r cour;?(,- ris', he's a joty gxxxt follow." In axiknowledging tho vote of tlnanks, Mr Rialfi expressed' his cteiigiht that the hall was GO well filled, and hoped they would ailways do the utmost use of it. He added that ho would do all in his power to support the Eisteddfod (ap- plause). THE EVENING MEETING. The attendance at the, evening gathering was quito as numerous as in the afternoon, and was further graced by the I)retsv--iioe of Mr Herbert Lewis, M.P., and Mrs Lewis. "Mr M. A. Ralli and Miss Italli were again present. Mr H. R. Hughes (the Bank), Prestatyn, was president, and too ltev. Rhys J. HruwB again conducted. Tlie proceedings opened with harp selections by Miss F-rcda. R. Holland and penillioni singing by her father, Ap Ehvv (Mr R. HoSand, Bir- kenhead). The following awards were after- waixis made:— Best loai: "Parens." Bun loaf: "Artos." Cooking apron: MrB Woodward, Moetyn. Contralto solo, "Gwraig y Pytigotwr" (seven entries): Equal first, Mia? Emily Hughes and Mb-s-Eva. Dolman, Birkenhead. Bast oolilection of wild flow,ers 1, Katie Evans, Newmarket; 2, Robert John Parry, Rose Cotta,go; 3, Cyril Robinson, Newmarket. At this stage of the prodbedings the eon:, ductor of the Ffynongrocw Male Voice Choir, who were successful in the afternoon, was .Y Mi-,3 H<?rbert lew?- crawnm b- Recitation, "Y ddiau ddarn ehwech:" Miss E. J. Hughes, Meliden. Map of F1 intsli i no: Master Percy Jones, Rhyl. Knitted gloves: Miias S<arah Proffit, Mostyn. Tenor solo, "How Vain is Man:" R. 0. Wul'iams, Fifynoiigroew. The President at this stage addressed the meeting, and congrabiilated them on the ox- oo..bent ba.I1 in which tbory were met, and for yliWi they were indebted to Mr Balli. Tn delivering the adjudication on the essay on "The History of FlintBhire." Mr Herbert Lewia -aid that the work submitted was good, especially that of "Hietorieus," and he should like it to be sent to the National Library at Aberystwyth. "Nemo's'' esaay was "also an excellent one, and he thought deserv- ing of a prize. "Historicus" was disclosed to be Trebor Mon, Ffynongroew, who received the prize of £ 3. Mr Wynne Roberts, son of Mr John Roberts, Mostyn Arms, Newmarket, proved to be "Nemo," and was awarded £1 ls by one of the adjudicators. Male voice contest, "Welsh airs:" A party from A s 11 ton i n -M a ker field was the only one to appear on the stage, and were deemed well worthy of the prize. I C-cridwen 'Ll<)Il-aTi(l, ac- P.cniE')n companied by her sister, Miss Freda R. Hctliand. These little peop'e delighted the vast audience with tbeir old-time fol/k songs, on peniiiion style. Verges on "Y Llwybr LJnig:" "Peres in"' wais the sucoesjful bard on this subject, but his proper name did not transpire. Best knitted stockingsMiss Sarah Promt, Mostyn. Duett competition, "Baner Khyddid W. Roberts and T. Littks, Ashtoc-in-Makerriald. Mixed choir compc-tition, "The Broken ITa, (prize, B10 and a silver cup): 1, Presoot; 2, Ashton-in-Ma.kerfi-ad. The usual votes of thanks concluded a most successful gathering -4

LLANSANNAN EISTEDDFOD EXCELLENT JUVENILE CHORAL SINGING. SIR HERBERT ROBERTS AND THE NATIONAL GATHERINGS. A successful Eisteddfod) was held at Llan- sannan on August Bank Holiday, under the aus- pices c.f the (Jongregationaiistsi in the parishes of Llansannan, Nantglyn, and Byudhau. The meetings wero held in a large marquee erected in a field close to the village, and during the afternoon and evening the accommodation thus provided was taxed to ii-4 utmist. Tho proceed- ings throughout wero oharacterised by much genuine Eistcddfodio "hwyl. Tho arrange- ments were carried out by a committee of which tho Rev. D. D. Richards was chairman, with Mr Hug-h Roberts, Ffcnld Las, as treasurer, and Messrs Charles Mortimer and H. M. Jones, Shop Isaf, as cecrctaries. The. Rector, of the Parish (Rev. Dr. Ellis) also rendered material and much appreciated assistance. ,fo4 Messrs rl'b, a.?djuklicator.3 WV- B- F.R.C.O., Rb-os- and Jaolc l?dwaxc..i, ltl)4o??!; a.-n4 r?ecitaticl?,?, Ap Huwco, Ceinaes; Llew Teg id, Bangor; and Dewi Mai o Feirion, Bkeoiau Festimog; -opsays, Dr. Eliis and Mr John Morris, J.P., Lfciy'r D. D. llic-Lards and R.. Alrs It c-4(-- tory; Messrs Williams, iilctty; Ri,-iiard Roberts- R. Wynm Jones,, and II. Williams. Llew Togid waa tho conductor. Messrs T. Vauglum Williams, Factory, and! R. J. Jones, G TTS C., Llansannan, aicted) as accompanists, the harpisii being "Telynores Teg:d'; (Miss Lloyd', Bala), with Dewi Mai o Feirion as "Canwr Penhillion." MORNING MEETING. This meeting was presided over by Mr Jcira Evan Morris, who was supported' on the plat- form by his father apd sister—Mr John Morris, J.P. and Misa Morris. The. following awards were made: Solo, "Gwen.tli Gwyn" (children under 12 years): 1, Cerid-wen Roberts, Bryn Rhyd-yr- Arian; 2, Jennie Roberts, Bryn Rhyd-yr-Arian; 3, Mary E. Williams, Wernbach, Llangerniew. Contralto sole, "plentyn Duw": Miss Kate Morgan Jonei?, Penmachno. Men's stockii-,I,,s. 1, Anne Jones, Naniwnen, Llansannan. Recitation (under 15 years)—"Y Garag Filltir" 1, R. Edwards, Tlio Castle, Denbigh; 2, Jennie Williams Ffynnonau, Llann»eiy<ki. I.Ð. memoriam verses to Mr Morris Roberts, Ponooed, Uaiiaannan: 1, R. G. Jones (Elideyrn), Nantg'lyn. Ilandwribig: 1, D'lys Roberts, St. Asagh; 2 (equal), Jennie Williams, Fiynonau, audi TVin. John Davies. Baritone solo, "Y Bachgen Amdd-dad" t Mr John Williams, Cartief, Den.big'h. Stanza., "Halley's Comet" "Irbsriad" 3100 "Morwr" (equal), but their nairi-es did not transpire. Duet, "Awn yn Mlaen" (D. D. Richard's): 1, Thos. Vaug'han Jones, Fronllaii, and Lizzio Ro- berts, Penyooed. Tho prize for the best rendering of the quartette "Myfanwy" was awarded to a party from Denbigh, conducted by Mr J. Tregon- ing. Challenge solo (for those under 18 years): Mabel Meroer, Welshpool. Only one ladies' choir rendered the test pieces "Llwyn Onn" and '"Deryn Pur," it being conducted by Mr John Williams, Car- tref, Denbigh, and deemed worthy of the prize. Three juvenile choirs turned up to sing "Ila, ha, mdus wyliau, ha" (Tom Price), and the prize was awarded to tho Bro Aled Choir, con- ducted by Mr Joseph Davies, Nantymerddyn, to whom was given a set of carvers. The vic- torious choir obtained 96 marks as against 85 awarded to Min-yr-Aled, and 70 to Llanger- niew. AFTERNOON MEETING. Sir J. Herbert Roberts, Bart., M.P., pre- sided at the afternoon meeting. The hon. member was accompanied by Lady Herbert Roberts and Master Roberts, and they were given an enthusiastic reception. T'he programme opened with a pianoforte solo by Mr Caradoc Roberts, followed by peniiiion singing, in which competition Mr Thomas Jones, Bryndu, Cerrigydruidion, was the winner. Mr Jacob Edwards, one of the adjudicators, also gave a delightful specimen of peniiiion singing, the words being the composition of Eilir Aied. Solo for juveniles, "Dim ond deilen:" 1, Kate Morgan Jones, Penmachno; 2, Gwennie Hamer, Denbigh. Gent's muffler: 1, Mrs Howatson, Pendref, Llansannan; 2, Miss Stanley, Llannefydd. A brief address by Sir Herbert Roberts fol- lowed. He dealt with the utility of the Eis- teddfod as an educational as well as a festival institution. The following items were proceeded with:- Soprano solo, "Ar y traeth:" Miss Emily Batten, Denbigh. Recitation for those under 18 years, HCan- tre'r Gwaelod:" 1, Robert Edwards, Tha Castle, Denbigh; 2, Kato Williams, Maen- an. Pianoforte solo: Miss May Thompson, St. Asaph. Essay: "Ap Rhydderch," whose proper name did not transpire. Trio, "Duw, bydd drugarog:" One party only appeared, viz., Miss Tregoning, Mr Tre- goning, and Mr Mortimer, Denbigh, who were adjudged to be well worthy of the prize. Solo, "Croes ein Ceidwad Miss Emily Bat- ten, Denbigh, who was presented with a sil- ver cup. There were nine competitors. Much interest centred in the chief choral competition, though only two choirs com- peted. The test piece was "Tho Lord is my SlK-pheid" (Dr. Parry). The prize offered was = £ 8 8s, together with a silver crown for the successful conductor. Bro Aled (conductor, Mr R. H. Roberts) and Clwydian (conductor, Mr Edmunds, Denbigh) were the competing choirs. An excellent competition resulted in the victory of Bro Aled, Llansannan, and the conductor was crowned by Sir Herbert Ro- berts, amidst wild scenes of enthusiasm. The winning choir obtained 95 points, as against 87 for Denbigh. EVENING MEETING. In the absence of air A. O. Evans, the chair at this mooting was taken bv Mr John Morris, J.P.. Lktty. Mr Jacob Edwards and Dewi Mai o Feirion opened the proceedings with pcnillion singing. Tho awdls were as fot. lows Solo competition, "Neges y Biodouyn:" Miss Gwennie Hamer, Denbigh- Recitation, "Carwn ein Gwiad:" Robert Morris, Gwytherin. Woollen gloves: Mias Minnie Vaugham, Abergela A prize of JB7 7a and a silver oup for the con- tractor was offered for the best rendedin# of "Nyni yw'r Meibion Oarddgar" by a party of 25. The Llansannan Party, ooradruoted by Mr John Roberta, was the only one to appear, and they were adjudged! to be worthy of the prize. Miei Emily Batten, Denbigh, tooik the silver oup in the chief solo competition, out of four con- testants. The test pieces were "Boreu'r Tryd- ydd Dydd" and "Y Dyfnder Crytf." "Gwahon^ ^hvyfirs" was the nom-dcpluue of the viotor- iaus composer of vexaas. "The Iliraetiiog" was the subject of the chief poetioaJ oompoeitions, and Mr Robert Dunteil: Jon«e (Daniel Ctedwesu), Denbigh, wae awarded' the prizo cpit of three competitors. Solo, "Gwlad yr ErsteddfodiauDavid John I-rii-cmas, Llysfaon. Duett, "Gwys i'r Gad Messrs W. T. Davies* LlaiEsannan, and Win. Davies, Llanfair. Chief e->:ay, "Parish of Liansamian; its folklore, noted characters, and ancient cuistonis:" R. Wynne Jones, Liant>annan. Ba&j solo, "Fy Ng^veno Fwyn:" David Owen, Alt DI-u, LIaiisaiuian, The competition for mixed choirs w&s con- fined to combinations not exceedin.g- 16 voioc3» -ec I i ii 0'a, (J. tl,?e t,?--t p-' e Le-*ng "Y Bicd?ew Ambrose Lloyd). Choirs from LuSatt-aninan, llertllan, and Denbigh competed, the latter, under the baton of Air J. Trc-gciiing, proving the winner. Tlie usual votes of thaxJcs concluded ihe pro- ('{'>c J.inQ" u

HOLYWELL EISTEDDFOD. THE EISTEDDFOD AS A NATIONAI. ASSET A siuccssful Eisteddfod was i--A on Monday at the Holywell Assembly Iia J. The after- noon meeting was presided over by Mr Peter Davies, of Gars ton, and the principal com- petitions resulted as foliovrs :—Juvenile .soo (under 10 years): Win-efred Lloyd, Ffynnoa- groew. Recitation (uudc r 12 years): Prize divided between Bessie Jones, Axton, and Mabel Kendiick, Birkenhead. Violin solo: Fred Brough, St. Helens. Translation, Eng- lish to Welsh Divided between Miss Matilda Williams, Holywell, and Miss Myfanwy Wil- liams, Ffynnongroew. Translation, Welsh to English: Miss Myfanwy Williams. Hand- writing Miss Myfanwy Williams. Solo (any voioe): Miss Matilda Williams, Holywell. cli-c??r ?c?omi3.- .0 ?-tit,' n (.not undqr 25 i-ii number): Two choirs competed, viz., Presoot and Distinct Choral Society (conductor, Mr H. J. Williams) and Northop Hall and Wepre United Choir (conductor, Mr W. Harper). The prize, < £ 8 and a. gold medal, was divided between the two choirs. EVENING MEETING. The following were the awards- at tl)e evenii, m,2etiiig Recitation, Medd- yliau Plertyn," Miss Gwen Jones. Axton, Llanasa; brushwork competition (a), flowers and foliage of poppy, wild rose, primrose, or daffodil, Harold Edwards, Bagillt; (b) ditto, spray of ivy, Harry Bevan Jones, Holy- well; pianoforte solo (under 14), "The First Waltz," Miss Agnes Thomas, Shotton; recita- tion, "The Village Preacher" (Goldsmith), Lydia Jonos, Ffynongroew; children's party, "Y Deryn Pur," won bv Halk-vn P-rtv, v,,I-io were co--npil- i upon their excell-,iit mented by t?c adji-?dicttor rendering; juvenile solo, "Wyres Ned Pu Miss May Owens, Nant, Flint; woodwork, paper- knife, Everett Hnghes, Holywell; pianoforte solo, "Valsetto en Re," Miss Lydia Jones, Ffynon- groew; recitation, "Y Nhw," Herbert Thomas, Rhosesmor challenge solo (open), Mr J. Davies, Halkyn; solo competition (under 16 years), "Yr Enecii Ddall," Miss Nellie Evans, Halkyn; essay on "Advantages of Evening Schools," W. E. Williams, Holywell; ditto on "Best Methods of Spending Half-a-crown," Violet L. Jones, Ffyn- ongrocw; pencil sketch, map of North Wales, Harry Bevan Jones, Holywell; juvenile choir competition, "Casabianca" (Tom Price), prize j350 metronome, two choir competed, Gronant Juveniio and Halkyn Juvenile Choirs, and the prize was awarded the former.

CAPABILITIES OF THE EISTEDDFOD. The Chairman (Mr T. Waterhouse) said he re- garded the Welsh Eisteddfod not only as a national institution, but as a great national asset (bear, hear). Li the first place it had a nigii educational value, and got hold of the young element in Wales and developed their latent talents and encouraged them to come forward. He believed the eisteddfod was capable of greater things than it had accomplished in the past (hear, hear). But he felt it was left too much to indi- vidual or denominational initiative—(hear, hear) —and suggested that each town should have its eisteddfod committee—free from sect or party— and that town should jcompato against town una county against county, until the highest talent in the county gravitated to tho National Eistedd- fod (hear, hear). He regarded the Eisteddfod as a national asset because it was peculiar to Wales, and reflected Welsh characteristics (hear, hear). They who lived in Wales had, he contended, a right to demand that the national spirit of Wales should be developed upon its own linos, because he believed that Welshmen were quali- fied by mind and heart to do great things in the future in the uplifting of humanity (applaud).

ST. ASAPH PETTY SESSIONS These Sessions were held gn Tuesday, be- fore Colonel Howard, C.B. (chairman), Mr R. C. Envon, Dr. Davies, and Lieut. Howard. LICENSING. Mrs E. Roberts, Plough Hotel, was gr-anted a licence to cell intoxicants at the SmithfieM sales, on the 5th inst., the 19th inst., and the 1st prox. A PHOTOGRAPHER CHARGED. Edward Coliiixson, photographer, Merllyn- terraoo, pleaded not guilty to a charge of knowingly and wilfully having in his control a.nd possession a cuckoo, contrary to the pro- 1; of the Wild Bii)ds' Prot-ecLi4on Act,, v clo 1880. Inspector Francis Graham, R.S.P.C.A., and P.S. llawlins-on gave evidence to the effect that 011 July 11th thoy visited defendant's premises, and found a six weeks old cuckoo in a capo. It was in a filthy and starved con- dition, °and appeared to be dying. The cage was very dirty, and contained no food or water. Defendant admitted the illegality of keeping the bird, and said he merely had it in his possession in order to photograph it. Defendant denied that the bird was in the c<)ndit; n stat?ed by the prosecution, and said "0 his attentiveness to the bird had made it quite tame. It was regularly fed with a new- laid egg and other things, and was only being kept tfll it was fully fledged, and had been photographed for a certain paper. He did not know it was a cuckoo, neither did the witnesses for the prosecution, and his eole object in taking it was to photograph it as a curiosity. The Bench fined defendant Is, and remitted the costs, the, Chairman characterising the case as one that ought not to have been brought forward. NO LIGHT. Edward Hughes, Henllan-street, Denbigh, was fined 5s and 8s costs for riding a bicycle without a light, at St. Asaph, oil the night of July 3rd. DRUNK. John Doyle, for being what he termed "regimentally drunk," at St. Asaph, on July 23rd, was fined 58 and 6s oosts.

STEATITE IN RICE. IMPORTANT CASE AT HOLYWELL. At Holywell on Tuesday a case of importance to grocers and1 the general public was hoard, in which Deputy Chief Constable Jones, as inspec- tor undter tha Foods and! Drugs) Act, summoned Joseph Whitford Jones, grocer, Bagillt-street, for having sold to him rice f&ped with mitneral matter and aduPuerated with steatite (French chalk) to tho exteait of 46.9 grains) per pouaidl Mr Pryce Davies, Chester, appeared' tor the de- feinoa Evudonee of the purohasa and! analyses having been given, Mr Davies cross-examined the in- spector with regard! to an expression of opinion he had placed1 at tho bottom of his certificate of analysis, to tlie effect thai steatite was in- jurious to health. The inspector said' it was usual for tho analyst (Mr Lome) to do this. He was not aware that this rice was what was known, in the trade as "polished" rice. The deiendant stated1 t-hat he bought the rice because it was a ixioe-looking- sample, and he gave the highest price for it. He was not aware it was called "polished rioe." Mr Pr-vco Davies, addressing tlie Bench for the defence, said) this was a case of considerable importance both to tho public and the grocery traJe. He adlmitted that, tho rioe contained! steatite, but oaliedl attention to a' report by Dr. Eaniill, ona of the inspectors of the Looal Govern men t Board, upon the methods of preparing rice for sale, in which he stated that the "polishmg" material in .general use was steatite, in the form of a fine powder, and that "highly polished1 rice had come to be prefrred to unpolished rice by tho majority of purchasers, no doubt because it looked brighter and cleaner." He contended that this rioe was not injurious to health. Dr. Hamidll, in his report, stated that one to two per cent, of stea-tiic in rice might be prejudicial to health, but the amount in this sample was only about one-haH per cent. The Cb-airrf=, iTy?! givm?- tho of the ]3ealch, said! thet did -t -pr- y oplu- vbcgw this sample wa-s injuri<yus to heajth or not, and under the circumstances they dismissed the case aa payment ci the costs.

MID-JFLINTSHIEE RAILWAY SCHEME. COUNTY COUNCIL'S MOVE. A special' mooting of the Flintshire County Council waa held at Mold yesterday, Mr Har_ greaves presiding. The meeting was convened for the .purpose of receiving and considering the report of iho Railway and Parliamentary Com- mittee re the proposed Flintshire Liglit Railway Gchtcne. The chairman of tho committee (Mr Ca.-ped Cn,) said that the proposed line of route was fro'-in Buckley to Mold, Soughton, Northcp, H o'lkvn, PentrehaLkin, Holywell, Whitford* NewMLarlret, Dyserth, Rbuddan, and Rhyl, with I'?nc. to RLc-z-nor, ,il'?'i a line from II<?lyv?-ell to t,,e dc--k a -a- t :U.?aiQrcli3 Uiiless th- (?o ?it-3? (:Var-cil took the matter up it would most certainOy fall to the ground, aa the London and North-Wostem Railway Company would hayo nothing to do with the project. He did1 not wish to rush them into the scheme at all, and what he proposed was that they should: have the scheme thoroughly worked out and presented to them at their oopr tcniber meeting. The proposed railway would develop the county, and! from every point of view it would bo a gTeat acquisition to the peopie who lived in the cKstricfc it served. Tho esti- mates oof:-t was £ 360.000.. and he believed t?ie<y could get. tho most of it by public subscription, and from tho rfgurc.5 they had to hand he felt confident that it weald pay about 5 per cent, dividend. He proposed that the report of the 7?hott"d bo T),r ",ted --Tt-T r,nt to the me.-n- t."ic, for at their n next M-2c"ilg. Mr G, A. Parry moved an amendment that tho question shculidl to set on one side until such a„s tho Council had had an opportunity of dealing with the improvement of the River Dee. He believed that tho ratepayers in Flintshire we.ro not rcaclv for two such schemes as these, and he thought that the question of tije im- provement of tho navigation of the. river Dee was more important than this wild and roman- tic railway scheme (laughter). In tho river they baeD a water way to the world, and why should they trouble about a railway. Mr J. Phillip Jones pointed out that it was the object of tho light railway to connect the mainland! with the river Deo, and there was no reason whatever why tlie two schemes should not go through. Mr Tilby considered that it was most diesia*- abis that they should have a printed, copy of tho engineer's report before they came to any dtjc-isiou in the matter. At present they were entirely in tho dark, and it was utterly impos- sible to frame. any opinion on the project until they had this report, for consideration before tlroy oamo into the Council to discuss it He should be- delighted to see the district. opened but firet- of all hei would like to know what- pioportion of the capital was 'the County Coun- cil to cooicribuio. Mr Ralli thought the enterprise would bs supj>orbe>d by public euhscadption, and become a ftnanjr>iai success, providing that it was backed up by the County Couneii. Lir Herbert Lewis, M.P., said that as they had engaged' aci engineei- to nial:<< a report for £ 25- it wo-ukl b& absuaxl not to' receive it, and! have it printed for ooasidieration at the next meeting of tho Oouruoil. Of course it would not pre- judicially affect the question of the improve- ment of the navigation of the River Dee. The a.n'eindmcnt was lost, and the motio#i was carried ti-at. the engineer's report should be pnn&au: and circulated, and that the question be deihiiitoly settled at tlbe September meeLng- of tiie Council.

COLWYN BAY. HOLIDAYS.—The Rydal Mount School broke up last Wednesday week for their summer vacation. COUNTY SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS. — From the details of the soholaiship examination res»» its in connection with Abergele County School, it appears that Hikta Hoinan is fourth on the list, with 429 marks; Henry Stone 6tli wiuii 42i; Elisabeth D. Roberts, 13th with 392; W iliiuiiis Jones, 18th with 312; and Robert G. liob-rts, 19;h with 3C5. ART EXHIBITION.—Tliroughout the week, before the National Eisteddfod tlie arts and crafts exhibition will, as already reported, be epen and in connection with the exhibition lec- tures of a very instructive and illuminating c? -araotcr w ill be delivered by, among others, Mr Ed'iar Jones, M.P. (who will .speak on natio- nal characteristic^ and the value of national id°al^), and Sir T. Marcbant Williams (who wiiich he is a recognised! authority). It is hoped which ho is a recognised author^ It is hoped thai tlio art exhibition will stimulate an inte- rest in art in NortJi Wales, and thai it will form tho nuoku; of a movement which will prove of the first value in furthering the interests of art in general in this half of the Principality. HELP FOR THE HOMES. The annual collectiom ill the sheets and) elsewhere were niuJe last week in aid of Dr. BarnajxLo's Homes, eight children from 'this neighbouriiocd arc now sheltered. A total of upwards of JM2 ws■; or^octod in mrious ways. The items w*re: 0''1 O^lv.yn, £ 6 9s lid; Rhos on-Sea, £ 1 13s 10,1; Ceivyn Bay churches, E7 18s 8d; Pierrots, J65 &?J; Mr Harry Reynolds' organisations, £1 103 9d. When it is recollected1 that one littb crippied boy from Colwyn Bay costs JB38 a year to keep it be realised that the district reaps a mucn greater it from the Homes than the iiivititation obtains from tlie inhabitants. Mr S. II. Fleming was in charge of the collection on behalf of the Homes' Management. TRESPASSERS WARNED.—We are asked to add to the information supplied in this column last week with referenoe to eases of trespassing on land in Dundonaid-road, Col- wyn Bay, that the two defendants were not only fined, but ordered also to pay the costs, the magistrates giving a special warning that they would deal more severely with other offenders coming before them. USEFUL GIFT TO THE TOWN.— The Medical Officer of Health (Dr. Venablos Wil- liams), with characteristic regard for the well- being of his fellows, has made representations to all the authorities he could think of with the object of furnkshmg the town with an ambul- ance. lIe was told by the County Police officials that the local Council were the responsible body but the only reply he obtained from the Council was that they had) no powers because they had .ptc,i the Publ?c Health A,?tc, AinemKbnout not adc. Act of 1907-whioh, by the way, should be adop- ted without further delay. Mrs Venables Wil- liams, of Argcedi, widow of the late public- spiribed Vicar (Rev. W. Vemables Williams) has however, stepped into the gap with a gift to the community of a handsome hand ambulance lit- 'ter, which will be kept in the Police Staikm, all the policeinen being certificated ambulance men. The present is a very useful one, for which the donor deserves tho thanks of the townspeople. It should be added that 'the litter should in no way interfere with or affect the movement initiated a few weeks ago with a view to equipping the town with at horse ambulance. A town of nearly 16,000 inhabitants can well do with both. "THE CINGALEE," a brilliantly successful musical comedy, will be performed in the Public Hall, on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, Aug- ust 11th, 12th, and 13th. "The Cingalee" ex- ploits a nice sufficiency of story, pleasantly told and rendered additionally attractive by the in- clusion of several musical numbers of a most agreeable and ear-captivating nature, while the scenic equipment of the piece is on a high scale of splendour, only rivalled by the magnificence of the costumes and "properties." The scene of Act 1 is laid in a tea plantation on the "Shining Island," a charming realm of tropical flowers luxuriant palms and picturesque natives. The scene of Act 2 is Boolhamba's beautiful palace by the lake of Kandy-a glorious stage "set" of palatial Indian architecture, where one moonlit New Year's Eve the Buddhist revels, including a wonderful "devil dance" quite demonical in its wild frenzy, is produced with great success Ir- an entrancing crescendo of light and colour, and to an accompaniment of an appropriate awe-in- smrirur and inspiriting nature. PIERROT kMADLk.-T%e children's enter- tainment on Friday last proved a hugo success. Upwards of 300 toys were distributed, and tho special program-mo Fuorn'U<d proved ex act! v the juvenile tasto. Mr Sidney Frere was at his very oo as the corrduetor of the "Aero Motor 'B'UE," and his humorous topical remarks were greeted with much hearty laughter. Next Fri- day (to-morrow) the children are invited to a&-i,t in the programme. Each child wiil be supplied with an instrument, and under the unorthodox baton of Mr Frere, they are likely to produce effect, of an original character that will defy musaoal criticism. By request a musical farce, "The Academy," wuil be included! in the pro- gramme.

The marriage of Princess Clementine, of Bel- gium, to Prince Victor Napoleon, will be cele- brated at Farnboro at the residence of the Em- press Eugene. Mr Lawrence Holden, the oldest solicitor in North Lancashire, who held the coronership of Lancaster and district for 50 years, died at Lancaster on Saturday, in his 85th year.

KENDAL L¡ MILNE v M" .,o.. co. 9 Or APPOINn".01. MAl\NCHESTER' T iNViTE iN5PtCTlON OF THEIR FURNISHED SPECIMEN ROOMS- I& SPACIOUS SHOW ROOMS CONTAINING THE LATEST PRODUCTION 1 N ARTISTIC FURNITURE i Late Advertisements. "UKJR SALE, GOVERNESS CAR, almost new, suit Pony 13 hands.-R. Williams, Coachbuiidcr, Sisson-street, Rhyl. p ANTED, for Blackburn, by a Visitor, at present staying in Colwyn, a good General Servant; age 18 to 26; one able to wash and do a. aitue plain cooking; family of three (little girl eight years of age). Apply, by letter, to "X. "Pioneer" Office, Colwyn 13-a .y- p OOIING TO IM, o-n Sir Pyerr, W. MOF"yn,s about 1100 acres (of which 85 acres are covert). Rent jB50 per annum, Keeper's Cottago included. Tenant paying rates and keeping up oowrt f,(-,nc,-q.-A-ppl-v for fuller particulars to Messrs Roddick and Co., Agents, Estate Office, Talaere, Prestatyn. P

English arid Welsh Markets CATTLE. LIVERPOOL, Monday.—Tbe supply of sStook on offer to-day was about tho same as on Mon- day last. The Bank Holiday has en injurious effect oil trade geiierally. Cattle very skrw, prime sorts being fpoen 10s to 15s per bead diov.-n. Od>er classes also hard to cash. Sheep a very glow trade and lower. Lambs aiao a slew ale, excepting for small nice sorts, which just about maintained top quotat*csi. Prices, however, sn buyers' favour for all other sorts. Quotations:— Beat, 7 £ d to 4jd; mutton, 7 to 5d; lamb 3d to 7 per lb. At market:—176 cattle and 9715 sheep. SALFORD, Tueedav.—Market was of a holi- day character;. Cattle trade slow, and prices slightly iu favour of buyers. Sheep and Jimibs in slow demand, prices having a downward teu- dency. C-alves were firmer. Quot-ationu- Chocc-e srunilcattle, gdperlb.; good buQccksand heifers, 7 to 7 ¡ middling cattle and good yojng ÚOWS, 6gd to 7id; rough cattle, 51d to 6#d liiffht sihee,p, &d; and heavy, 7d to 72d. BIRM1,XGil AiMv Tucaiay.—Owing to the proxmuxy of the holidays, no beasts or sheep were sh-own. were very few pigs in the mark, but a brisk demand was reported, bacons and cutters selling at 12s 3d, porkew 12s 6d, and sows at ICs 6d to 103 9d per score. OORN. LIVERPOOL, TUESDAY.—Wheat market dosing, very quiet trade, concluded Id cental under Friday's currencies. Flour, quiet de- mand, 6.1, sack decline. Maize, slow trade, old mixed American,, 5s 8gd; Servian, 5s 61; Plata, 5s ld per cental. Beans and peas firm, but quiet. Oats and bariey steady, unchanged. Monthly Liverpool stacie wheat, 252,000; 600 centals decrease. BUTTER. CORK, Wednesday. Quotations: Firsts, 90s; second?, 88s. ilild-cured: Superfine, 93s; hue, 90s; choicest boxes, 95s. Fresh butter, 9.c5 to 80s. LLAI-iRWST, Tuesday.—Fresh butter, Is per lb.; fowls, 4s to 5s per couple; ducks, 5s per couple; eggs, 10 for Is; potatoes, 4s 6d per cwt.; beef, 3 £ d to Is per lb.; mutton, 7d to lid; veal, 3d to lid; pork, 8d to lOd; lamb, lOd to is; fat pigs, 4td per lb. 7

.iÍJ., !a\.i«ge! an .e(\:tÍ}jIo. BIRTHS. DA VIES.-July 24th, tho wife of Mr Richard Lewis Davies, Blue lion Yard, Bala, a daughter. OWEN.-jWy 30, to Mr and1 Mrs W. G. Owen, Metropolitan liank, Llanrwst, a daughter. PRiClt.vivU.—July 28th, at Castle Place, Aber- gele, to Councillor and Mrs Hugh Edward Pricharu, a son. MARRIAGES. DAVIES—KINViG.— July 29. at St. SiLas's, Toxteth, Liveqoji, by the Rev. W. Baixfci, ?t a4-ios, wn of H --s, I;la.D6lbdt"o R,obe 1),&vi, (iornierly of Manchester), to Margaret J., younger daugtiter of Jacnee Kirrvig, of Liverpool. EMRiS-RU BERTS—FAYNTER. — July 30th, at the Parish Church of St. Peter's, Brighton, by the Rev. Canon Hoskyns, ALA, E. Km- rys Roberts, M.D., eldest son of Mr and Mrs E. S. Roberts, of Birkenhead, to Rosamond, daughter of Mr J. W. Paynter, soliciwr, Amiwch. HUGHES—JONES.—July 22nd (by lioence), at Ysgoidy Chapel, by the Rev. 0. G. Owen and the Rev. David Jo>nes, Dusgwykfa, in the presence of the registrar (Mr J. R. Jones), Henry W. Halites, 10, Victoria- terraoe, Ebenezer, to Kate Jones, Factory, Cfwtvbont. THOMAS—WILLIAMS—Ju £ y 23rd, at Glyn- dyfrd^y Baptist Oiapel, by the Rev. H. Cernyw Williams and the registrar, the Rev. J. Thomas, Cilgerran, Pembrokeshire (late pastor of Carrog and Glyndyfixiwy), to A. GerU-ude Williams, oldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Williams, Council ScboaL,Glyn- dvtrdwy. WILLIAM^—OWEN.—August 1st, at Jeru- salem Chapel, Bethesda, by the Rey. OWB Selwyn Jones, in' the presence of Mr D. Griffith Da-vies, registrar, Thomas Wil- liams, 8, Mostyn-terxaoe, Bethesda, to Esther Jane Owen, 8, Coetmor Mount, Bethesda. DEATHS. DURBANS.—July 29th, suddenly, aged 20 years, Alfred, the beloved and only son of Kate R. Durrans, 22, Woodlands-road, Aigburth, and the late Alfred Durrans, of Ffynnongroew, Mostyn, aaid Liverpool. DA VIES.-Jwy 30, at 105, Priory-road, Anifield, in his 57th year, Thomas Davies, late of RhyL ELLIS.—July 24th. Mr Robert James Elhs 2, Chapel Place, Denbigh, aged 45 years. GRIFTII'll. —July 3let, Iorwerth G. Griffith, the one year old son of Mr and Mrs W. J. Griffith, Henlian. HUGHES.—July 27th, Mr Llewelyn Httghes, 'I ;ywe?l Celvn House Pvvf Claa, H<)! aged 55 years. JONES.—Julv 31st, rut Bod Ifor, Gora Avcrrne, Holyhead, DaNIcl Thomas, e'kiest Ixxw-cd son of Mr and Mrs D- Jowes. LIVESEY.—July 29th, at Bronvylfa, Presta- tyn, P q?, wift, of R. H. Li-v,2- ,Iiza Tiast?,n eev, formerly of Stra-norlar, County Donegal. Fvmor&ls farikish*d and pers" ally "atuoted J. E. MlliliS, Penrhyn Road, COLWYN BAY. -1 Four doors from the G.P.O. TeL No. 16y5. 1- WAINWRIGHT & WILLIAMS, Monumental Sculptors & Engravers, ST-OWKOOKS ASD WIUBZS: PRINCESS RD., OLD COLWYN Memorials in Granite, Marble, Stone and Slate. Inscriptions Cut and Memorials cleaned and refixed. Estimates of all work sent free on application. Distance no object.

The King held! a meeting of the Privy Council at Marlborough House on Tuesday afternoon. The meeting was held for the transaction of ik, eaxiy deparwm ci the business in v: w of the Court ior Scotland-

1 ,t 4 0, LAWRENCE'S NERVE PILLS. Act?nl direct'v on th?e nerve centr,eb, the-.e reo,u di,e affecaed Paru?, Tacy strik-o at the rL?t of ti-ke trcuc?e. and th- Lin,?sh the PeL-a- Theax ae-t-ioji is ?iat-ur&l a.-d par.ootly -I- Are your Nerves Painful ? if so try t.? pili? at The7 pxcvicle the nao3t triaatni-mt ior neuralgia,. Ti-, F- a&io, aadever v p.- FCO"01- mic-al? tt> buy alkd aways effc-t?ve- a box handy. X o I Price, Is lid and 2s 9d post free. | PREPARED ONLY BY < |G. B. LAWRENCE. M.P.S., Pharmaceutical Chemist, ► PUBLIC NOTICES. (Continuation from front page). RHYL LIFEBOAT SATURDAY FUND LRDAY, AUGU-2,T 13th, 1910. ,,AT7 GRAj) PROCESSION at 1.30. Prizes offered for best dressed Collectors. Launch of Lifeboat at 5 p-m- SPORTS and EXHIBITION of LIFE- SAVING Oil PLKR from 4.30 ta> 7 p.m. Naval Barud in Attendance. SWIMMING and RUNNING RACES. TUG-OF-WAR. VALUABLE PRIZES OFFERED. Sand-hole and Castle Competition on Thurs- day, August 11th. For Entry Forms and full information, apply to Hon. Sec., care of Messrs Rhydweel Jones and Davies, 33 and 34, Queen-st. LLYSFAEN PARISH CHURCH. ENGLISH SERVICES. Morning II-IS a.ln. I Seats Fre4 .J TENDERS. -■ FLINTSHIRE EDUCATION COMMIITEE. TENDERS FOR COAL. mENDERS arc invited for the SUPPLT oi A COAL and COKE to the various Schools in the County for the coming season. Tenders to be sent to the COUNTY S VEYOR, not later than the 17th AU<3U^t 1910. For further particulars, Forms cy Tender, etc., apply to the COUNTY SUR- VEYOR, COUNTY OFFICES, MOLD. Dated this 27th July, 1910. FRED LLEWELYN JONES, Secretary. County Lducation Offices, Moid 28202p TENDERS. r | VENDERS are invited for the Excavation, JL Levelling, Laying Drains and Water Pipes, and Preparing the Site, adjoining the Bungalow, Llanrwst, ready for Building operations. Tenders one to be delivered at the Office of the Architect, not later than August 13th, 1910, where Plan, Specification, and all other information may be obtained. The lowest or any other Tender will not necessarily be accepted. D. HENRY ROBERTS, Architect. 9, Denbigh-street, Llanrwet. 28218p TO BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS. THE TY'RMAWN & PANTYCARW STONE QUARRIES, GWYDR ESTATE, LLANRWST. WHERE BUILDING STONES and M AT A DAM and also CKIPPINGS suit- able for Paths, etc., may be obtained at the lowest possible prices.—Apply to— R. 0. ROBERTS, Bryn Crafnant, 27399p Tnefriw, R.S.O. COLWYN BAY GOLF CLUB, SPORTING 9-HOLE COURSE, SITUATE ABOVE PWLLYGEOCHAN WOOD, COMFORTABLE CLUB HOUSE, Luncheons and Refreshments Provided. GOLFING REQUiSSTES STOCKED, Steward and Professional L. G REEN. SUBSCRIFTIONS. Per Aim urn. Honorary Members £ 1 Is and 10a. Resident Members— Ladies ^1 Is Od. Gcmtlemeoi t2 2s Dd. Country Members— Ladies or Gentlemen JE1 Is Od. Visitor, 2s per Day; 7s 6d per Week. DOUGLAS M. PEACOCK, Hon. Sec. Club House, Colwyn Bay. LLANFAIRT ALHAIARN. COUNTY SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS. — Margarei E. Roberts was first with 470 marka and R. R. Grifliths twelfth with 396 marks in the scholarahsp examination in connection with the Abergele County School, both, of course^ gaining1 scholarahipa

oenties, but the latter has magnificent evening schools provided for him and avails himself thereof, and has many other educational advan- tages which tho poor rural child has not. In fact, the rural child, when he leaves school has no place to go in the evenings except the public house, and many like myself are shocked at the apathy of the religious leaders in the matter. A well organised system of evening schools "would not only be a great intellectual boon, but also a powerful means of moral culture to the ("untry distrc'Ls. May I ask where are the lea4ers of opinion in Llanrwst and, d'Lqrict'? ,Wilc re "at e-oell.&nt friend <yf education for i;s tl, Xn8,r,y y?ears, in the clistri-at, Mr W. J. WiiLanis, P,e,-e.nt Huuso? W.he?ru are Mr Willio Ilughes4 Mr Owen, The Bank, Mr Williams, station- waster, and other pr-ogrcseionists and ajdent re- formers ? And how is it that the eloquent voice of "Cynwyd" is not heard, who has always been a good friend of everything calculated to raise the moral and! intellectual Lone of his fellow- citizens ? Surely it is time that a strong" lead should be given, and that flourishing schools fchould be established, not only in Llanrwst it- self, but also in the outlying villages like Pandy, Gwytheriii, Capel Garmon, Llangerniew etc. The Lanrwst district appears; at present to be miles behind the Ruabon and Wrexham dis- tricts in educational zeal and progressiveness. Lot us hope that the leaders will fed it incum- bent upon them to move in the matter at once. -I am, etc., CAPELULO.