The Welsh Coast Pioneer and Review for North Cambria

A RHYL MAGISTRATE AND WHIST DRIVES. ASTONISHING STATEMENT. At a. pounce count at Rhyl, cm Th uiv- fiay, Msear-s J. H. Ellis, T. D. Jonics, aqul J. Farnifciticai hiid before them an Sipp-aioait-^Km by thK3 rroeimlbeirs of the Rhyl Fire Brdgade fClr an extx "[-O'l of the liOeftlOC of the Town H:J.1 foe a. \vh,Vt drive on Jarouocy 5till. ac:t iqT J. U. Lldds -wus pu:elm?--cd to gr wl,ia.e Fl-rri*it Li-n-tid 2.30, as aamd, s -?t?ro iv aguiixl i.,nv r T. D Jo,s w?t -tip?' -it aL p I)-ov tw?6,?ve 0 for too firequonit. Mr Frimsiton gave way po fr.iT as cne o'cilf&ck, aaid tlloubt ttct -w--s Late (J..1Œ1.gtl1., ..i6hiolt:gù. by Mr Efi'iia teab yaaung jccple, ct^rc.MUy at fch5s trrme, of the yco.r, d&d rot mird bci'aTg out at pa.rbi^as sin fchie rtuomd'Eig. i ?v_lr amd '-qr Frii?-Aa a-,ewd to In?t tai" 1. ?7, 177 -lccmfe .0 rn '-?s b :,Tl until r,,n alud Mr F" -c?, in tb2 nxtacritv. hnd to acq. NEWSPAPER CRITICISM. C^rTasiEltrjjiw cci the mattscir, the "Iiv^rpooi Evirmnag ,ta,vs wlho 3^3 imiclan.ad to M tihem- Ike-" up tn fciLarious cmjoynneinft—'if srucih it JEiSiy bo to Trued—at this festive time of Tihie yco.r may fccil s^mie peirturb-itxa c<f jciiind a,t tlw vtiows of o-,uteiin Rhyl irj-g-ist-ratcs. Not .0 aloe, -L kimas & i?m 'but akin to I*i.40,US to fj t Dt th QT:DA da c,- "Wiuiiit tluo mxia.'iBty of late boatns TO.s vat caos a.gs.'n brought to the fore. Rihyl is a fiaoo thiafc pnetfefioes to oaibccr for amiusomtcot. t is not nLxxaie- as <i resort ■wiliorie tooxltih curb 'be recupciratcd that it seeks to ?.(ttiTia«ifc visd- t.o:-s. EH'tartaiiHii^its of the iafceet scd meet e,r-d i-?,ow -k i, ov,?-tr, t?-,?a -Iyy V-tQ c)r? Lcr p 21 e 'n f 4Cki a-r.iiscia'CGt with v>"hich to baguiif'o th.3 to w*La a Tr L fC,7' to t?w cf lot,, h!c>urs, blzt to coaum' "q of -ti o,f -vvh:at hi-s come t,? a h:2ii-inikiE;?i i,d attl"otive Oin tibe allic!r hamd, a;l wb,i? may r??(A be -ex!wl,?v wlw,t. Wl,,y ? d v. L, are dk-emdb?cd, CM att,m3,Tt,d n tih,%t drv-ft WI-th ri?-nroufiv- and ^ecuily sizjxproasGd. If tbåH is v: tiui matgrjjsfcr a t.? who prateehed agiadnat thia ntracr frie(j u=ctnicy erf whi it clt'ivcB had mi. miaaid. Twxat would be nr.tCiifccd to Traith li:,Tn but a-ppa.iieaitly ho objuried to tJva fretriU'iDtiy of the c^tort-ai'nmeKjt, whrtii, of oouirex1. wrilll n-offc bo wiv by brcad- raiir.d>cd pcfiaoiES. Acotih^cr mtagjitstnate's vi,s-w th.a,t people aaie not id a. li-arry to gift. to bed e.t this time <xf the yc-cw ifs nioit likely to he affcotod by the rc-ata"icti-on as to boums glti;pu- Hs&esi by the Beimch.

NATIONAL UNION OF WOMEN SUFFRAGE. ANNUAL MEETING OF THE RHYL AND DISTRICT BRANCH. There was a. large and representative guther- inn" at the a.nmial meetirtg held in the G-rosvenor Hotoi, Rihyl, on Tuesday. Mr Joseph Lloyd (goiioitor) ooeupied! tile ohji-ir, andi in an excel- lent address lakl particuW stretss upost tbo d'e- STabiJity oE into the Society the spirit of d?.moarac-y, oootemiirbg that a deraocratio eleinont a'or-o oo-uld hopo for such fa<r-reaching' effects which such a cause was sureiy seeking. The Hon. Secwtary (Mrs A. A. Sarsoa) then submittéd heT report, which included thsawks to Mira Do Ranoe for having piaocd her house at the fe^rvAe of the eomanifctee; special reference to Mr Boyd- Itobertson acid Mr Jonathan Joiaes, who had journieyedl from St. Aeap'h to attend1 aJl their moetings; and grate- ful ae,knowledgmient to Miss W. Wiitiams for hor invaluable services d'orng- the ycaji1. The princapal bualsnesB of the evening was then proceeded: with, viz., the elcctiori of offi- cials. The following were? ne-oJectod:—Presi- dent, Lady McLaren; vice-presidf'nts, Mrs De lianc,c arsd Miss IVrry; hon. ssortftsu-y, Mrs A. A. Sareon; hon. trea £ «rer0 Mrs Ilutton. M.rs Percy, Mrs Bromley. Miss Perks, Miss M. Wil- liams, a.YA Mr Boyd-Robenteon were re-elected as membc-rs of the g<?ne>rai cominit.bee, the new members being Mr Bevington, Mx Hubbard, and Miss RobinsORw Mias Hovey, B.A., Colwyn Bay, addressed the meeting,, taking as her theme thfe "Con- ciliation Bill" now awaiting furtiher faci'lities to pass through its final stages, and. which she explained had been drafted by a committee of 50 ni.R.b?,r-, -of th,, llou-,e of Comn-vits repm- each polit' incktdl?ng ic?al partv, and Mr l?irre,?l, LVt, John '?Nix Grey, Mr fl?a?&ne, Mr Balfour, Mr Bonar Law, Mr Kcir Hardie, and Mr Rifdmond. The Bill had passed the second r?adii:g witili a majority of 110. That majority, the speaketr jKunixxj out, was particu- larly large, tl>c majority for the Budget being only seven. Ths Bill, she declared, was a mode- rate practical nieaswre, and waa diesigned to inert the rcquircjin^nibs of ttil parties. It was sufficiently demcoratio to gain the support of most of the L&Lour Pa.rty, though opposed by Mr LI.Q3--cl Goorg?-, and Nfr N'? IP-ton Cil-?:lurchill as n,,?,t b-itit- -0-1 6-,Iffi--i-c'rvtly cteT-'C-'at<) li-.ies. He ';v,04?l-s Of tha-ric-3 to t.'he ChairTn!&-n, Irt speaker, and the officials terminated a most suc- cessful meeting.

CHRISTMAS IN THE CHURCHES. Owning to Chriatniias falling on Sunday, no special services were held in the local churches, but carols were sung in the evening, the con- gregiatioeis being unusually large. In St. Tho- mas' Church the ar;;thems "Christmas Awake" and "Blessed bo th3 Ic-rd" were rendered. At the Parish Church two carols, specially com- posed by the Rev. John Davies (a well-known prize winner at Eisteddfodau) wore suing. The following is a list of the decorators of the seve- ral ohurdhee St.. Thomas'.—Mrs Tidswell, .i.3CS Lloyd, Miss Riley. Mr amd Mns Huimphrejs, Mrs Josihua Davies, Master Alec. Davies, Misses "v Beale, Mrs Lloyd Jones, Miss N. Grandaoe, Miss Bkkeney, Miss Edge, Mr H. Edge, and Mifis Talbotr^ Holy Trinity.—Mrs Lewis Jones, Mr and Miss Mourjtfordi, Mirs Pierco Lc-wis, Mrs Evans, Mrs Payne, Mrs Hugilice, Miss Oorbett-J ones, Miss Da vies. St. John's.—Miss Liveeey, Misses Pearson, Mrs Vaughan, Mis? Sbacey, Miss Lewis Dale, N, ickur6g pill, Mx arid M,r-s F<)wlw, Miss Usher M',?s B"Tob, MifE Dysc-.i, Mi?:,s -Iarlo-,v, Fifi'(-J, Mi?ss Wilc?-c;k. Miss Aflhell, aaid Mr S. Jones. St. Ann's.—Numerous members of the con- gregation eemt gifts of flowers, etc., and1 assisted in the decorations. At St. Mary's R.C. Church, the usual mass was celebrated on Christmas Eve, the oedebrant being the R'"v. Father Higby. On Christmas Day solemn mass was held at 10.30 a.m., being followed by the Benediction. The Rev. Farther R;.by was the oedebrant,, and; he was assisted by the Revs. Fathers Slator and Erring- ton. The sacred edifice was, as usual, beauti- fully diecorated. The ladies responsible for the dteoorationis were Miss Fazakerley, Misses Hands, Mies EtJhol Davie, Mrs May, Miss Bader, and Master J. Maemanus aLso assisted. At tho Queen-street Congregational Chapel, special preaching meetings were heM, the preaoher beinig the Rev. Mr James, of Buckley.

NEWMARKET. TEST CONCERT.— On Saturday evemdng a test OO11œort. in connection with the Congrega- tional Chapel was held in the Memorial Hall. The chair was occupied by Mr W. Conwy Bell, J.P., RhuxMan. The adjudicators were: — Music, Mir D. R. Jones; -recitations, the Rev. Ben Willdams, Prc-slatyi?; and the acconipajiistb, Mr W. Nuttatl. Mr *J. Roberts, Gwaenysgor, conducted. Nine entered for the challenge sok), and! the prize of 50s was divided between Mr Evan Lewis, Cajvel Ourig, and Mr Frank Nicholson, Gwespjnr. In the soprano solo com- petition, there were five entries, and a prize of 15s was won by Mrs Joscjihino Lewis, Capel Curig. In the male solo owxiTxAdtion, a sdmil-ar number competed, and the prize was awarded Mr John Roberts, of Conmah's Quay. The chil- dren solo prize was won. by M'astor Percy Jones, of Rhyl. In challenge recitation competi- t,i-On the prize was divide between Mx James Darcy, of Fiynorigr-oew, and Mr John Hughes, of DyBerth. Th-i prize for rocatatiogi for those urnfor 16 was also eeouired by Master Percy Jones. The usu-al vote of thanks was proposed by the Rev. S. Thomas. The seoretairi-ai dtatios were ably disdharged by Mr Ed. H. Jones.

LLYSFAEN. FOOTBALL. Tho Cblwyn Bay MhiooB vieirfjcd Llylfiaoo, on Sat-uoxiay, amd were de- feated by the hoane tetacn by two gwo's to OHO. CHRISTMAS SERVICES. — Ttie Revs. J. KmowfteB Jceues, Ab3trg<efl«e, aaid H. N. Rdborts, B.A., Qapet Cimtig, wore the prmcherB at the ocnuviecsary servitoes of the Betfflifdl CX. dtuipei, an Monday.

RHYL. SACRED CONCEWr.-AfteT the service at 1'he Presbyterian Church on Sunday eve.ii/in.g, the augrnentod df.oir of this church, ruumbering about 50 voiccs, rendered Asliford's cantata., "Star of Projnise," u-nder the oi Mr Gorner Owen, who also sang the tenor solos, Miss E. Verrlcir Jonics rendered the- so- prano solos, andi Miiss Gladys Edwards the con- tralto soles, while Mr Howell R-ow-lajid was the bass odlu:.st. The choir acquitted itself credi- tably. Miss Gertrude Smaiiey accoinpajided on the piano, and Mr B. Wadswotrth on the organ. The oiiurch was crowded. P.S.A.—Mr F. L. Rawlins presided over a good attendance at the Boys' Brigade Ilall on Sunday afternoon. Mr E. George Evans gave a short addics*, and Miss Louire WiHksns ren- der ad; two ool POOR RHLIÐF FUND.—Liaeit av^ciirg, at Tbwai IIJ1, a nxrolling vves ac«uivcuii?d Y CbuicitiTCictr F. IfhilJiips to aameddicir wihat gttcps <io«t!d bo takcci to, the jjctcsr icildcf fax-d. Mir A. Cihjeatib.'Gn wtae vcltcd to this cibrrir, amd Mxr Pihiililliips e^pliadintcd tftiiat thore wta3 a. gnru.t dtcicfi of poveafcy Iti ftih-o ttcivsm., ncid tto ccey'a'.iibiiitixciR ho the Ixo- relldeif fmnd wiire motfc wLV'it tlbjc-y sthoulld bo. He wsus aileo ia- fetrisacd CQ EXCICFFICAT G<uiHhicxrtity ttat tihoris "flnas Cibouit 80 cíhÚÔxCl in thie dliflbrcictt w(hio oc»uM Œ:r;1t a.thccnid ocihiocil l'i:ir.vni tho wtsjnlt of boicite. He (belied t3i»a,t t:1K:Y wo-iiid be able to clIO oomc- tiliiriiig to thtEffp tlhJe iiund. Tlhte AmcfijflUt Tietcicd'wid ifaccn thf3 nlhlktfe doifiro and jmmObr.rs was £ 50 2b Ogd, rc.d the Cjoatmiciiil hiod bcCipved laia.iL g'ccuctvpiit.L:y dm gratatiitr^ tfcie fi-o& rias of I'o'win HiadU for two dbiyts (iSfprCcflsts). ■— Yacuoazs cbr.ititi"5Ta \vi;ir>o. d»!«?nscicd, ood. -it "vnae dixiiisd to. held a w-hdat cl.ivia a;i-I decieo on Wicdrjxdiijy, JaatKury 18th. cai .a jumatPo oaJre, ificillciwicd by a. 6cirja:c:t, eLl itlh-e fWHtciwing1 Sahur- dtay.—'Mr Phdtrdjps c^p.'cdlncd tlbiait a nximibcir ctf liadd'cs aasdi gcpttucscuia reaidly to hdrp. Miu Do Ramae, wflio- ta gneiat isatarieeit iw .t\r.J pejar reidic.f f.usnd, had exiptretsBcd -lxgrcib she coudd ntcit ite ptnEBecojt tibtait evcir-ting, buit wo-djd rcoadaar ovicry [JOS::L!t-)J2! :ú.c:1t.:õ¡ruc.2; A ocunnnufctcie was tih-aa qp.pcihiitcd to oainry ouit Llhs ain laiuju: en/uiuLs. THE TuN'TlNE 90CIETY. Thi3 scciety, which is hcid.-iiig its annual meeting on Janu- ary 9th, luus hatl a most satiskioioiry year. Al- thougih only cstabki&bed in 1902 it has now a memtenjliip of 205. During last year it, paid to 41 members no loss- a sum than, 1;70 5s lOd in sick pay, and at the end of the year the financial pceitioa was such that 36 members were- paid a, dividend of £ 1 Is, and 169 mem- bers 01 les th-an five yearssiaraciikig- 20s each. The titid of the dividend is isa)5 4s bd, and -i?54 4s 4?d*i ret??rve fund. Is in tile ASSAULTING A COiSSTABLE. For au easaiidt on P.C. Rogers, a fctbcraxinig man nanrued Wm. Joaas, of no iixed abode,, was on 'IrhLLr--Ai.,i,.y by th,a lcc.-Al ni&ista?atcLi to tor ?NI, -0 with hard I&bou:r. RETURN OF FLINTSHIRE POLICE.— The position of affairs at S!hs>ttca was so satis- laoj.ry <00 Chrdstma.3 Eve th"t many of the Fiinuihire pœà:e were aible to reijurn to their home; P.S. Denifi unci P.C. Oidiield (of Riiiyl) were amo-ij the lofficers who were re- lieved! from duty there.' THE WhB'l PROMENADE EXTENSION. —N-exc week the work on the West Prome- nado extension is to be commenced. Consider- able damage has been done to it by the sea. Mr I'ickersgilJ is the contractor. LICENCED VICTUALLERS' DEFENCE LEAGUE — At the Quarter Sessions for tho ooiunty, to be lutld at M-old on- Tuesday, a pe- tition is to bo prcoented from the Licensed Victuallers' Defence Loagme on the subject of campensa tion charges. The anmal report of tho Licensing Coixtmiiljtiee is aiso to be pre- sented. THE BOWLING GREEN.—Although play has ceased for some time the committee have kept the groundsman fully occupied in attend- ing' to the wintcir dresoi-nig of the greens. A large quantity of mould has been spread Civer the surface, and the ground has boan kept in a gocd condition. SCHOOL PRIZES. At the breaking up for tie holiday at the elementary schools on Friday morning, a ferge number of prizes were dSiXributoi, and certificates for proficiency in religious knowledge were g';vell to tdie senior scholars.

RHUDDLAN. THE PARISH CHURCH.- Services next Sun- day:—10 a.m., Welsh; 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., Eng- lish. CHRISTMAS DAY.—The services at church were bright and numerously attended A large number communicated. The cast end was nicely decorated, the flowers being sent by Mr Maxwell, THE BAPTISTS.—-Special services were held a.t the Baptist Chapel on Christmas Day, the special preachers including a lady. The Rev. Benjamin Evans, the pastor of the church, has gone on a visit to South Wales. FUNERAL. The funeral of Mr Robert Hughes took place on Thursday afternoon. Tho Rev. T. W. Vaughan (vicar) officiated at the house and the graveside, and there was a large attend- ance of mourners and friends. The chief mourn- ers were: Mr W. Stanley Hughcs (son), Mr R. Eyton Hughes (son), Carnarvon: Master Hart- well Hughes (son), Mr R. P. Davies (son-in-law), Birmingham: Mrs Ellris Ellis (sister-in-law), Llan- dderfel. Among those present were: Rev D. Jones (C.A-L minister), Messrs R. C. Enyon, J.P., W. Morr's, J.P. (TIendro), J. 0. Hughes, W. E. Bentley Jones, Thomas Roberts (Pen- gwern), D. Jones (The Abbey), Llew. Lloyd (Ffordd Cricin), D. Wookca (stiatiorimastcr), Thomas Ellis, D. Davies, J. Gardener, R. Price, R. J. Jones, W. T. Jones, William Williams, Wm. Parry, Bernard Parry, B. Jones, W. J. Jones (goods agent), Robert Roberts, Gabriel Hughes, — Barnett (senr.), H. Barnett, Roger Hughes, T. Roach, Thomas Roberts (Parliament- street), John Edwards, Jos. Roberts, Edwards (Gwyndy), P. E. Jones (schoolmaster), I. Row- lands (solicitor, Rhyl). — Williams (The Station), J. Bliinston, Edward Evans, T. Davies (New Inn, who also officiated at the organ at the service), Robert Evans (Pcnybont), J. Parry, T. OWOTI, Mrs Lawrence, etc. The Phoenix Lodge of Druids were ako represented. Among the wreaths sent were some from the following:— Tho widow and sons. Miss Wvnno (Ealing, Lon- don), Rev. T. W. and Mrs Vaughan, Mr and Mrs R. P. Davios (Birmingham). RENT AUDIT.-ne rent audit dinner of the Bodrhyddan Estate takes- plaoc this (Thursday) evening, and a report will appear in next week's "Pioneer." THE NATIONAL SCHOOLS. On Friday afternoon the diocesan cer- tificates, gained in the examination held by tho Dioceran Inspector, together with the awards and prizes for regular at- tendance, given by the County Council, were distributed. The Rev. T. W. Vaughan, vicar, id,e<t and the c,rtificates and prizes prc" presented by Miss Roberts, Abbey House. The chl'??ixon -;i--ng very swectly ,i,veral &o?-gs, Mast--r Simpson playing the accompaniments. At the close Mies Roberts fa d a few words to ths children, expressing her pleasure at their clean and bright appearance and good behaviour, and heartily wished them every success. Adda-esses were also given by the Vicar and Mr J. Roberts, who congratulated the winners upon their suc- cess, and the teachers upon the good results of their labours. Both the infants and th3 mixed school had passed, an excellent examination in Scripture. A hearty vote of thanks was passed on the mot:on of Mr Jos. Roberts, and seconded by the Vicar, to Miss Roberts for her presence and kindness in givng away the prizes. The awards were as follows:- Scripture Certificates.—Mixed School:—Black Ivy Profit, Annie Williams Jones, Maggie Ann Davies, Nellie Gratfcon, Sarah M. Roberts, Adeline Jane Williarrfs, Gladys Williams, Elwy Davies. Green: Gwennie Jones, Isabel Frost, Alice Gratton, Annie M. Jones, Madoc Thomp- son, Thomas Spencer Jones, Willie Morgan, Thomas Williams, Willie Thompson. Blue: Annie Hughes, Mary Owen, Donald Ellis. Red Harry Griffiths, David Roberts, Molly Bentley Jonos, Olwen Farry. Gold: Gwilym Jones, Thomas Edward Morgan. Honours: Cecil Ben- nett, Gwilvm Griffiths, (,Iia,rl-os FAiw,-rd Jonf-- Harold D Arthur Frost, Mabel FAwar(it, av Nana. Jones, Mollie Roberts, Maggie Alice Ro- berts, Gwladys Jones. Recommended for a prize Arthur Frost, Winrric Devey, Emily Davios Insfants'. Schcx;l:-May Roberts, Walter Frost, Willie Garrod, Robert Edward Lyne, Albert Frost, Katie Devey, Thomas U. H. Williams, Maggie Smith, Vera Thompson, Arthur Paling, Robert Jones, Harry Gill, Gwen Ingleby, Octavia Jonea, Alice Da vies. Attendance Re warxls. -Mixed Seliool:-S.,x years' perfect attendance (silver medal and book prize), Winnie Devey, Cecil Bennett; three years' perfect attendance (bronze medal and book prize), Reg_ l?Lrinett. Wiil,*4o Morgan; two yeaxs, hthel 'e Frost; one year, J. AU,,m Morris; 98 per cent., William Edward Jones, Isabel Frost, Alice Bam- bar, Olwen Parry, John B. Jones, Harry Griffiths, Harold Davies, Willie Jones; 95 per oent., Gwennie Jones, Alma Price, Nellie Gratton, Myra. Bamber, Gladys Hughes, NeUio Wynne, Jennie Morris, Florrie Roberts, A. M. Gratton, A. W. Jones, Susie Wynne, Spencer Jones, May Frances Williams, Arthur Ellis Hughes, Peter Jones, Sam Hayes, William Edward Roberts, Gwilym Griffiths, Hartweil Hughes, Maggie A. Roberts. Infants: Two years' perfect attendance, Albert Frost (bock), Katie Devey (book) one year, Robert Penty Jones (book); 98 per cent., Walter Frxxst, Margaret Frost, Horace Bennett; 95 per cent., A Lee Davies, Gwen Ingleby, Gwilym Williams, Jis ph Morris, Gwilym Hughes.

RUTHIN. "THE WELSHMAN VINDICATED. Ctrl Miccduy llÓgtlit an v.ancitieanr ttocatExcail oocrijKUBty p,c.rifcffflr.l:d an origdmiaJ flaxm iai. four iactts oaJjsd "The W-a'dhKiara Vdnt-diiiuaittd. Tlhe Town caxwwfcd, ercd jraamiy who (bad [iirjtemdicd to wdlfcrucas tftue uncos tmirtYiicd a:wl:,y for wiatnt of aiotofai. Tba wnxttor of idle p'izee, whdich was fudll od ibodeitiarouB kill., was Mr R. O. Jcci.ce, WOISKEB tCicmia was the lainijxjoei of Wr.fu'h paopua p-uiliVolitd Hinder tHiie tdiide cif "The P>ar,fidi'ic«is Wcuifiaanaai.' Thio Wci-jdicin of Ru'LCiau (tihia RCN. Lrra-its H. O. Pryoo) p.ncipci-:>:d a veto of ttbiaauke. to the cc-U',pa-ny, a:.td tihe Ouiih.n (whi'idh wits <»judutjh.:rJ by Mr W. G. Hcdg^em), «aid iia 110- fiponse to aat.'ds tor ttba auitinoir Mr R. O. Joees iV'P'CiarFcd ajud iniad..e a baxtrf aokojotWilKrdgaiacnt. Tins icilcrwiiaig to'ak .parft ifli ricpreejicfaftieitcfaa cif -prlicco: — MjaH»s J. Bectih, J. Rdtco Jomeh, G. IfeKX&itfjkuets'fc, G. Eidfwands, J. Marniiis, I. LAoyd, J. Ric-barits, cvnd J. WdHtntTriis, Mrs R. O. Joa-es, Mrs G. Bierfik»hrutiat, MiVb Miagvji, aiiud Mics Jonös. llho pco- oa-ydis eiro feir tlio beaieliit- tOus R.uithdtn Ghuirtcth prjcndiav Scibcdl budddl'uig" fmnd.

PRESTATYN. COMPETITIVE MEHTTING.—Several well- kmjowm. lioccil pcctple toak pajlt -in "AID cicira.pc-itii,- jr.i £ -citdinig h-id iatt N^mTOia-rk^ en Clhin't-jt- Tn,as Eve, a. rr-yuxt of wthdtcdi Bippeara im run oth»:jr Ckodujnn. CIIRLSTM AS FARE.—Thicpe is no Û1"glQ dtw.itdicfn hcf-L- fiocr the of itftust pooir emcfti as lexaElt ion the nidghibotufrdlnig tiawm of Rhiytl, bult tOL13 yccff, thorough illite 1ic(jxt cif Ma* acid Mrs Hc(pwo.cd, a. very sucoceiifud whiifcit dlrdVe war, oiqgtaircigcd, amd ¡tinl3- .wftncCo of the iproocicKfe "WKDa dtrvatcd to, jrua.k.'irg tfeio Lott of mi-'icy eSioeT'fnJ at GhrnEitiEci3 ttlian wte.ulld cfth'ca-- "C03 havo bc-cci the azsa. Ncftih(iing- was dKictod fa-'con tho nciQ^riptte tiotwards ^sipcmtsca, t(h.43 Ii^itjficir bedtrte^ bt_viri3 (by the pxtenc^torB. A tm:xm[b)crr of pootr wddiowe qf tRie diita'toticit have alto ancpctivcid grooffflL;.« oJ.'l:.lŒ ooorl3 firom. Mir Jldhm, HuiiiJt in cioocridteKico wdltili the t.cir/nts of ihlira liatia 's wdilB. In rnatruy Prcisibatyn pftoiple have ceraeo to hiave kctad re- ooJU^icitiioiiifs ctf the late Mer amd Mjb Edimauad HntrA. CYMROEORTON SOCIETY. To~roianr!o.w (Fnidlay) tihciria 'is to be "a. fodk-dicoe (N1(IDÙn" in co-- soci, ty, im wihi'leh Mils IL&rbes-t Lgwiis prod Mir Rtabeurt Bayan wddll take a, pir&m-iuienit paarfe. CHURCH SEtRlVICES.—Thccra a vietry l'aŒlg\ ,it cta-oh of the sieawdlcieB ia tlhe Pet iiTih Chiutrch epi. Clbidtltmaa Dkmv yaud tibi3 fiaitsrwd. odjlfioo was approprioftcfty e-ciclactaitd by Iiady -m^tm(bct:B of thte cicng'.rcgartdfcai). THE NEWMARKET RAILWAY. A do- ticrmiinjcd eflicct cm tih|3 paclt ctf £ llll fooail latuUboaditd-ee to dio wfha.t 'th.ay ciaaii itjo coUsuna thta oaticmciica ctf the rci'il1 v, lay to Ncr>viniK?^kiat it> ik>W fceinig yyadie.

ABERGELE & PENSARN. NEXT SUNDAY'S SERVICES. Baptists: Rev W. G Owen (Llifon). Congregation al is ts • Rev. Morgan Davies. Calvinistic Methodists: Rev F. Jones. Wtsleyans: 10, Rev David Morris; 6, Mr J. 0. Hughcs, Colwyn Bay. SUCCESSFUL WHIST DRIVE.—A well- attended drive took place at the Ship Temperance Cafe on Thursday evening. The prizes went to the following:—Ladies: 1, Mrs D. C. Roberts, Am ty House; 2, Mips Williams, Moranncdd; booby, Miss Jonas, Chapel-6trect. Gentlemen: 1, Mr T. LI. Jones, Rose Cottage; 2, Mr Ed. Williams, jun., Morannedd; booby, Mr David Fraser, Pensarn. THE CHRISTMAS "WAITS."—On Saturday several bands of carol singers perambulated the district, and were well patronised. The Church bells rang out a merry peal to usher in Christmas morning. CHURCH OFFICIALS' TREAT.-Tliis popu- lar event is fixed to take place this day fortnight at the Church House. PERSONAL,It is understood that Mr David Thomas, solicitor, intends to open an office at Llanrwst.—Miss Edith Wynne, B.A., mistress at Abcrgcle County School, is reported to be mak- ing very satisfactory progress towards recovery. ■—The Rev W. 0 Jones, Aber, oecupicd the pulpit at St. Paul's Chapel on Sunday.Llifon" conducted at a concert held by the Llanfair Baptists on Saturday nisht.—Miss Myfanwy Owen, Groesffordd, a memoer of the Dramatic Society, shared the prize in the soprano solo com- petition at the Rhyi Boxing Day Eisteddfod. A LECTURE.—In consequence of the unpro- pitious weather, there1 was but a small attend- ance at the lecture on Monday in the C.M. Chapel by the Rev Barrow Williams, Llandudno. His subject was "Hanes crefydd yng Nghymru yn y ganrif ddiwedda'f." Sir J. Herbert Roberts, Bart., M.P., presided. EVENING CLASSES. The teachers and pupils associated with the evening classes held a moist successful "social" a.t the County School on Thursday evening. LECTURJ3.—The) Rev. H. BBIWW Wci1- u,, ed it Liams, LLanjdjudfno, kct a, on MoancL&y evc&insg, hds fcu.bjccit being "The Hiis- tory oi' Rcdd^ilon hrr Wadics dmcing the last ccflitniry." Sur Ilcirb-ortt Roberts, M.P., pre- sided. CHRISTMAS CANTATA. "Christmas Chimes," the music by H. P. Danks, was the cantata performed at a children's service for the Christmas festival of St. Paul's Weslcyan Church, Abergele, on Sunday after-' -noon, and was very numerously attended. The service was preceded by the singing of "Trwy ddirgel ffyrdd" and a prayer. The St. Paul's Juvenile Choir, conducted by Mr Wm. Jonos, Brynafon, gave excellent render- ings of the following choruses: "Ring out, yo bells," "Over tho mountain,' "Behold the Chdd," "Hushed was the world, "The Lord is my Shepherd," What is that which shines afar?" "Hallelujah," and "To prabe the Lord." The superintendent of the school (Mr John R. Ellis, Berth topic-), read the verses effectively, and effective also were the responsive readings by the Misses Rowlands (4), Gelo-avenue. Diirl 11 art int,rv,?il tt-it, P,('v W. 0. Jone- Ab(,?r, I rc' tc, address. Taking as Iii;s d?el:ve 5 an appropria; subic,et "Tlic cf Jeous Christ," the r,)v. '? that around the n,me of tile go,itl4-,man sa, Child of Bethlehem the greatest minds of the last 2000 years had gathered together. In the realms of science and poetry, music and art, the noblest works had Jesus for a subject. What large town in England or Walo3, he remarked, ever allowed the birthday of Jesus Christ to pass without aranging a performance of Handel's "Messiah," a work in which the divine bubbled throughout "Behold the Man," the popular painting at the Liverpool Art Gallery, had, he believed, been the means of bringing many a wandering heart to the great Saviour's 'feet. The gospel of Christ, introduced into Japan but very recently, had regenerated that country in a busi- ness tense and also in an intellectual and spiritual sense. Of the character of Jesus, tho sceptic John Stuart Mill said he did not think a more perfect or purer character than Jesus of Nazareth could ever be found. In whatver direction they looked they could see that all things bore some relation to the: Child whose birthday they were that day celebrating. The service concluded with the singing of Mor- gan Rhys' "Pcraidd ganodd ser y bore."

ST. ASAPH. CATHEDRAL SERVICES. Saturday, December 31st: 5.15: Service, Wilson in E. Anthem 351, "And .she brought forth her fmstfcoru SCYU" (Ch-rLomas Ora- torio), (Baoh). Daily: Matins, 8.15 a.m.; Evensong, 5.15 p.m. Holy Dayii and Saints' Days: Coleor^.iDn 01 Holy Communion, 8.15 a.m. Sunday (Decani). January 1st: Sunday asftor Christmas (Ciroumcwaioci cf our Lctrd). 3.15: Elc-ly Cam mundtcrk 11. 0: Matins. Service, Calkin Ïoa B flat. Anthem 657, "Blai-c(i is the man" (Goss). Hymns, 73, 59. Preacher, the Very Rev. the Dean. 3 30: Hymn, 74. Service, Calkin in B flat. Litany. Arc,hem 359, "Come and thairtfc ILm" (Christmas Oratorio), (Bach). 6.15: Hymns, 165, 288, 175. Carols, "Je&ai, Hail," Co mo ye lofty," and "Christmas bel's are ringing." „ Preacher, Vicar W. J- Davies. Collection: Soc-iety for Promoting f-htrntian Knowledge. A SUCCESSFUL COMPETITOR. -Mi,% Roda Jon-cs, Llanynys, was again successful jn the con- tralto solo competition, held at Rhyl last Mon- day. The rendering of "Croes e:n Ceidwad" (Pedr Alaw) was, according to the adjudica.tion dear and impressive, while her rendering of "Daddy" (Moir) was charmingly sympathetic. Mies Jones posses a rich contralto vodce, and uses it to fine advantage. CHRISTMAS SERVICES. The services on Christmas Day at the Cathedral and Parish Church were bright, and well atteqickd. CHILDREN'S J PARTIES. — The chief at- tractions ctf the week in the m-.jghboia-hood of St. Asaph asm-le be the hokfcmg of several children's parties. The little ones fltppear to be having exceedingly pleasant time. THE PAUPER CHRISTMAS. — From several quarters giltta. wero distributed to the potw at Christmas, and each of the paupers re- ceived an extra. shilling from the Guardians. At h0 local workhouse the festival was kept •up with its usual brightness. FOOTBALL.—A ma.tch took place on Tuesday between St.. Asaphj and Ll&nddulas teams, and ended in favour of the visitors by four goals to to t'c.

LLANDDULAS. LITERARY.—Out of tihnaitoeai eoim.petdito.rs in thtS chief essay ec.m'pcft-iitdeai last lucediay, at Old Colwyn, Mr R. T. Pi wee, Morwylfa, too-k first pLaee. Thie adjudaoastor (Rev. T. Mrianeiboci) mfetr,rcd to the oeo::<a. y as Oinie of gtnciait PREACHING MEETINGS.—Ihe WesLeiyaois 1udd pretuchdintg mOTbiings on Stttn- dlay MiCBiday, wlhicm the Revs. P. J«)(n^<-> Rohonbs, Fcisiticiiiiog;, and R. Moci Huglhes, PcinygrocB, diediivered poiwierfuil sOTmtoais to lia.r«r.d ocffiigiirigiaftiiooiB. BRONWEJNDON ESTATE RENT DINNER. —On Friiday ewtnimg, M.r R. W. Wymmie, the Sqoniire of tiiasruhew-in, t.ha tentaants oi tihe above estate to a eumiptuoius nqpast, aft the R'adbwe.y Hcitieil, L'iaaidtdulias. Mr Evams, ctf tilie Netrtlli cind Souith. Wiailes Bajik, Abeir- giale, Teeei'TCd the rein.is cm Mr Wymme'e bc- a da»rg>9 oounipaiiy sat do win toO the gjcod thritngs provudiod, wthcoh fciavoutncd of 'vJhad&tim.aeiu:id)e. Votes ctf thia.niks weue acooird- ed to Air Wyaune far this ge-ttaroeriity, suid to Mtrs Rabcirts, Raddwaiy Hotel, this hostess, for hor exccakmft o.Tjterlfng. SCHOLARS ENTERTAINED.—Prevdams to the break-iaig up of N.atlK}E'ail Sehciotls, the cSitiildtreai \v,EIrO etmbeirtadmjed in a happy nuan- TXfc, A fc-tatu-re of the proaoedirngs woe a fine Chm-itimiai3 tcee, previickd by Mr aind Mirs H wmbloey, from, whooo weld-kidein bra.rudhes sdhcdair wm prasemftad wrlitdi a saaso^iable I gdffc.

LLANRWST. DAMAGE.—The sun dial on the old bridge has bee-Il damaged and enquiries are being prose- cuted as to the offenders. OBITUARY.—The death occurred on Friday, at the age cif 63, of Thomas Edwards, 48, Soot- land Street. The jTitermernt took plaoe on Mon- day a.t the St. Mary's Church tery, the Rev. Jenkin Joeaes officdiatimg. MR OWEN WILLIAMS, c:lDpry,1ll Ruildin^s, was lili.12 wlinjn^a' otf too firat atfid speüiaJ prizes for Itii-li terxiiicr at the Noaitii Walles Dog aaid IN.riiJlry Suipw, hicikl ait XCiaptclmdriO, laiit wtqeik, and mat M.r Oivvta WdELiiamK, LI an HCteehdd, ais ircfionted iin tihe Preeis. BILLIARD HAND4QAP.—T!hte Cibriist.mas litxrlfiud baaudikiap, bctld ørt; the Tlowin Hadfl, xuadsa* Hbo anifiipioas of the Raaddn^ Riooan amid LJbuaaiy Comoniiitttas, lat wctak, ahtnadtied 34 (IIlltirriÜ3. Titie games (150 mp) weipo f«ilow<d wcilbh k.21:m Üïllztr nEghitily, the bdifitkard-rooan. betBg cnowdied otn aacih oeaasiom. Mr Rhys Joacis aclbcd as m.atrk<?tr. In the finod, Mr Jackson, gasworks miamiagesr, betyt Mr Davd Jtonua^ by ClThC, amd fSt-o won thio fer tCie hi:gsh)eett brtaai ctf the tto.urab&y -with a, ram of 48, boasting Mir iprevoous best of 40. Tho pinizrSB awarded wro:—let, Mir Ja»ksom, tlUvrkey; 2lnd, Mr David Jccues., goose; 3rd, Mir ArUbiuvr Riiscfcirds, duck. RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL.—The ordm- ary of this Couincil was hold yesterday at the own HaJl, the Rev. H. Rawson Wiiliams presiding. There were also present: Messrs J. O. D. Jones, W. Williams, Evan Roberts, D. Lewis, aind J. Owen, together with Mr T. Hughes (Clerk), and Mr Maurice Roberts (Sur- veyor). On tho motion of the Chainrriaai, secon- ded by Mr W. Williams, a vote of sympathy with the family of the late Mr David Jones, Ty'nddol.—The Clerk reported that the half- yearly gramit under the Agricultural Raite Act had come to hand, amounting to -850 56 8d.— The Medical Officer of Health reported that 8 births and 4 deaths had taken place in the dis- trict during November. SEEON C.M. OFFICIAL^?.—It was neported the dhrurdh mccttdiiiig an Sanntday evendng- (that tilue flcdilowdmig officccCs wienre cdieicbed for tiho eausudlrug yiiatr :—Paridcmit, tlhie Rev. W. TbanKis; viae-tpnccfcdKi/iite, Mciaars T. Rogers Jeirues, C.C., D. J. Wid&iaims, W. Jones, aaid J. Dajvdcis; prociLa.i.mteir (eydiictcddfWTj, Mir Robt. WiiGlliiamB; socreitary, Mr W. Hughes, J.P.; orgiajDiteit, Mr D. D. Paary, A.R.C.M.; sufpecan- tic tnd<riKit ctf the oeimuticiry, Mr W. Joaues, IiyB Idlsrail; choir Iciadrar, M'r John Davdies; amd naoardetr and soctnefeury, Mr W. Wii £ I'liamfi, €bunM.ii! Sclwicí1. ON THE WAY TO PATAGONIA.—Mr T. R. Janice, forimtirCy ill T'bte Hiarp, wiitcmig fneen Bvucciois Ayres, 011 Dcoambar 2nd, Htates: —• "Arrived hctre mtfelly. I wtas rrueft by Mr G'wilyan Rioibetrtts, eicin of Mr W. Lioyd Ro- bearltiS, A ycmnailoe, who is a fltarliiing- dhaaiaobeir neaiidiiing in aai awtfiill towtn-. It is iouteoiBeCy hat here. Wid wralts a.gadin on roachdong my disstdanaitjiicin." WEDDING.—TTno wedding was txAemmised the Pemiacil (B.) Cihis^icil, (Jill Saftuirday, Pro- fetecr Evains, Rang-air, offiediaitiiiig, ctf Mr John OWOT Jonas, oraJy tioai of Mrs Jicmes EVEFIB, Rhyd.wiein Hiousie, and Mftss Jtintnce G. Joaics, daugihtcir of Mr iauid Mrs D. G. Jceaes, Rfiidrw- daftna Farm, Mtacimaai. Thte wedding btnocuk- fiatit was scirved at G rosveinotr House, when a. liiitrge mumbcii- of farietnidis attcmdied. S.uib:o quoanítly, tdie ha.ppy ipadfl: ktft for Lomdjoin 001 theiir hconei^imoon. Thjey wall evenftuiaffily re- fcdide ait Del'gicCQey. Amongst uhe niimciroius pireeicinits wi-: ire a. alvor tea, servioe filoan the ohiddrem aaid staff of the Lda.n'rwet Couinciil fichicol, wlhcirio Mdvss JOITK IS had oceupdiad the poechiiotn of t-etadhieT, and a aid vcir yardane sell"- the Ye.uai-g W crnen AroocrlQitdKm, of wfhiieh she was the aocretetT-y. The brcidiegTCKHn its aQeo to be preraanibcd wditih a vadriaible prmcimt by the mamibeirs cfÍ the Penatd Chrucoo, of which, bo wtas a oetiHfj-iiou- ccus mcpiibar. CAROL SINGING.—A nianubcr OIÍ yem-thts went rouind tihie torn 011 Ciurisfomas Eve c»vi firr.iglirag. Iko Ghadcitmais hioltdiays passed qrtkttJy, and weire m-a-iu-y devoted to ocarupcjtd- ttuve m< icifcings and foo<tbrar.Œ maitediee. THE WELSH MEMORIAL.—A oodficcitdion wcfil be h.dd ett the looad obuircihes next Soin- d-ay iin a.id ctf the WVttah meam>riiatl to the late Kluig Edward VII. PETTY SESSIONS. These sessions were held yesterday. before Mr L. W. JeM-Petit (chairman)., Col. Higson, Mr J. Blackwall, Major Pridd-le, and Mr W. Hughes. Three boys named W. Trevor Jones, Owen Parry, and John G. Jones were charged with causing annoyamce to the residents of Ancaster Square on December 14th. Numerous com- plaints had been received relative to the 1 uisance caused by lads in tlhe public streets, andi the pre- sent offenders were bound over in the sum of 20."0 for 6 and ordered to pay costs. The defendant Owen Parry was further charged with playing football in the public streets on December and a similar verdict was again given. Col. and Mr W. J. Williams were nominated to aot on the Licensing Committee' for the county. CHRISTMAS SERVICES. In. the Parish Church the order of the Chrristma3 services was as follows:—At 8.0 a.m. was a celebration of the Holy Com- munion in Welsh. At 10.30 the morning prayer was intoned by the Rector, the special psalms being aurag to chants by Lemon, Jones and Barnbv, and the kyrie to a beautiful setting by Porter. An appropriate Christmas sermon was preached, and there followed a second celebration of the lledy Communion. At 6 p.m. there was choral evensong1, with carols aaid sermon. The proper psalms were sung to ch-ants by Nates amd Lawes, and live Wei-h carols bv Pen-fro were very well ren- dered by the choir. Suitable bymnis were also sung, and the Rev. Jenkyn Jones gave an in- spiring sarmon on the appeal of Christmas. Mr R. H. Jones presided at the organ. The Church had been beautifully decora led by Mis6 Mcrg-an, Mrs Roberts, Misses Hill, Mr A- E. Evans and Miss Edwards. At 8 a.m. on Christmas Day there was a ooral celebration of the Holy Communion sut Sit Ma.ry's Church, the Rev. Jenkyn Jones being the celebrant. At 11 o'cicck the service was intoned, and the special psalms and the Atliaaasian Greed were to special music appropriate for the day. In the service the anthem "Zion that bringtst geed tiidtimtgs" (Staineir) was effectively re-mlered by the mem- bers of the choir. After the sermon there was a, second celebration of the Iloly Communion- At 6 p.m. the service was interned by the Rector, and the choir gave a delightful ren- dering of the anthem, whilist Christmas hymns wro euntg wiit-h warmth and ifeelmg by the choir as well as the members of the oonigrcga- tion. Mr Rich presided at the organ. The Church had been tastefully deooratcd for the festival by Roberts (Stonet:aven), Mr, M-ra and Mi»-tes Jones (Central Restaurant), Misses Glaspoole, and. Miss Kershaw.

GLAN CONWAY. ADVENT. SERVICES.—At the weekly so!vice; during Advent, at the Parish Church, •addresses wore delivered by the Rector on the four notes of the Church- At the iast service a scio from the "Moaz&ah''—"Bufc who may Abide the Day cf His comingwas well rendered by Mr David Williams, and at the cairol service on Sunday afternoon he also sang "Nazareth." CONFIRMATION SERVICE.—The Bishop of St. Asaph will hold a. Co'iilirmaticn Scrvice at t'he Parish Church on Sunday at 3 p.m. PRIZE DAY.—The. prize distribution was held yesterday (Wednesday) week at Bodhyfryd Schools, the Rector (Rev. G- Williams) pre- siding'. In the course of his remarks, the Rector referred to the good work done by the headmistress^ of the school, Miss Treweek. whoee school was very well adapted for the principles of sseuda.r and religicus education. The pupils of She school presented the Rector, osi the occasion, of his leaving the parish, witn two volumes of 'The Iiufo and, Letters of Seddon" and "Addresses by Bishop K1^ The Rector thanked the sobolairs for tbeir kindoeas and good- wishes

Late Advertisements. Messrs Frank Lloyd & Sons. 40 GUINEAS PRIZES. 600 HORSES. OPENING SAItBS FOR 1911. NORTH WALES REPOSITORY. WREXHAM RANK LLOYD and SONS invite Ernttiea .11 for;- January 25t,h: Hunters, Hannces IIors Cobs and Ponies. January 26-th: Heavy, Lurry, and Younl Horses. EiiiVricii (110:.0 Mondlay, Jaimary 16th. Messrs Brown and Co. ON WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY. JANUARY 18th and 19th, 1911, at "PLAS DULAS" LLANDDULAS, NORTH WALES. BROWN and CO., Ltd., Ghe«3tec, nave been, favoured with instructions from E. A. C. Topham, Jbjxj. (who is leaving), to StELL BY AUCTION at the above m-si-dence, the whole of the Valuable HOUSEHOLD AP- POINTMENTS, comprising ChesrcrfieM Sattoos, Antique Oak Cabinet, Chairs, Over- maintel and la biles. Handsome Carved Book* cafJd witdi drawers, Oak Sectional Bookcase, CaLisle. Gramaphono and Records, Iiru and Brass Standard and Cowily Hanging La Stuffed Easy Chairs, Oak Hail Wardrobe, Chad- burn's Barometer, Grandfather's Clock in ma- hogany CiLf-e by "Benson," Tubular Gong, Solid Light Oak Dining Table, 6 Single Chairs and Sideboard, Writing Table, Spirit Tantalus, iarg» Roll Top Desk, Water Colours and other pic- tures. Brass Bedsteads, Carved Oak Bedstead, Walnut, Oak 2.00 Wbtba Bedroom Fuinitu»re, Hand-m;t(ie Axminstcr Carpets, Turkey, Indian ati?d Ericiitih (?urp,3t- Ru,s and Ni Skin I Pliw,h, &-k and <-)&?r CurtainG linen Lir?-on C?Zer, China and ghlrl5, Kitohen Famitu-re amd UbonsiJa, and Stable requisites. Greenhouse Plants, Gar- cleai lioller Mower apd Geneiral Tools, Hay, Straw and Zino Looeo Box. Sale to comimoneo each day at 11.30 prompt, Or.ÜJguæ in ccturso of prcpatrattcta. Auction Offices, The Cryipt, Chester. Tclo- pbone No. 6. YOUNG GENERAL Wamited; famdiy» tlhiree; raiLLI-3 to wash; CShuaidh of Emg- lacud. — AppÜy, by letter, ixfcmraoes, wigels, xcqntarod, GudflitCiB, "^a-udawn," Rih-udd'i-.n. "jt^pLiESKINS Waiaitxd dtn o»r sanal quiau-JUitticG; e.'eio Haaie, Rtablat, BcdgKr, aaud Otlk'l" vSkdtnxs. FOWI&S (live amd dtsid), ImAns, FeKildiSajncs, Wild FciM, etc., cite. HEigihitafc ptrcwie aaid pro-.Pt paynceat — Wrtibei fcir prioa- litut to J. N. Bird, Btkrctugh. Mlairkidt, Lctmlcirl, S.E. p -<

LLANDUDNO. APPOINTMENT. At a mcuhing of the dirccitons of the Workmen's I>W(edildEgts "um- pa«ny, Ltd., Mr Art,hour Hewitt was appctinted aigKcmt amd aaxlhfit&o^ to fili the "vnaoaxacy •dauged by tfluo djcitih otf Mir Edwin Tursbgr» Mir Hewotit tis adeo arefoiheclt to the Iiaaidudino Pitar (3mnqiaoy. AMATEUR DRAMATIC PERFORMANCE. —-At tho Grand Theiatre, on TnieEdtay oven- img, the Codiwytn Bay ArtLaheair Draanaitdjc So cooty gtave a very onedi/ba-bQe peirfonaance of a fiaircttciail oomooty, anrtiirtjlied "My aodddetr boy." The plRlOC is exoocd-itngly humoncras, and. the ajOtisitg was a ciredSt (to the ooanpany, who have a very high neiputaftioai. THE KING EDWARD MEMORIAJL.-The oofmancititeie appcemitied at the publde meeitimg, hieM. on Deoeanbeir 9th, luave decided to air- nanigia for a housie^tio-thioajsie oamvas for oanitri- butitooiis, to take plraoe duiriing the tihiad week din J.am uary. Im order that the contribute oai of Itliatududno to thie CemtiraJ Fumd may ap- pear as large as pcssrilble, amd worthy of the town, hiouecholdcirs axe invited to pay any, oocwtrrilbuit'ioin tbey in<tcmd to nua-ke into the loflad fumd. The dhada-mtam otf the local -m- rarbt&e is MT E. E. Bonie, and the treiasuenea: is Mr Alfred Ctwioddy, Town HalO, Llan- d-udno. SLEEPING OUT.Lt tihe Poildioe Court, on Wedfntasdiay, bafare Mr J. Adiey Wolds, a tiianv niaowd J.a.mics Lawfiietss was seimtciaoed to ibUlTltlclun d!ao-B' hia,-d lejbaur foir B^eapduj^ out in oai out-howe, at Bodarficwi. THE HAPPY VALLEY MINSTRELS—At the, Fxoe 'rlrude Ilw?61, Manchz?ot-v, an &I-x-Andtay I OvOn'mg, Mx W- J. ?hum&"L's H24TY ValLb3Y, Mitmsrtireils openued tibcasr Chnistimas poasoo. The qpacious bodil was ctrowdcd, ajid the pro- gtnaname was chainaiatefrised by the Maaieiheerbar' Puces a»s "a huge Bu^ocesB.'•, A QUIET CHRISTMAS. Midd weatbar preWlæleid dluirsmg the Chrastmuas holadays at Lliaiciduidirio. The hydiros arud hoteils of the town wxnre mrill fiiliiad with viaitors, but, ad- beit, the town w,as vciry quint, most of thei pfiaoeB of busdinicss Ixung cljcocd from Satur- day might umitdd Thuirsckay momding. Wirth: the exoqpitiikxn of the a-wimijaitcd paeituinee at the Prdimce's Tbeiaitire amd the Pdetr TSseiat-re ofi Vacidtks, togaatibcir with a perfoinmainoe bT the Coiwym Biay Arraabimr I>ra«niiaitic Sooiefby, on Tiia-iday eveoidaig, there were no otheoc din the town. Qud/te a large nttmibar of towtn-folk avadded tbeomaalves of 'ohe -cih?e?-p exour-,t;cms to v:&' ft th-a peo0acm-,mi-m -it Li- -pK,61 aaid -ATam-oh,;? ,cL or. WEDDING. At Ebemezer WeiLah Wcs- leyiam Chapcd, oai Wedmesdiay, the mn.rriagia took place of Pojioo-Ckxnstabl-o John Williams (29), Llysrfiaefri (fioemK-ffCiy of I.,L,aaidudmo), and Miss Dorothy WidQiiiams, daug-hibetr of Mr a.nd Mrs ILaary WiEdBims, Ti-ypbinia House, IiLaai- diudaio. The •oariemaoouy was performed by the Rev. R. W. Robtute, assiistei by the Rev. LewilS Wiittiiiaarus. Mdss Miaggde Widliaims was the brdidtcemadd, wlhdde M'r W. P. Waildi^ros aetod as bast mian. On Thursday ewuiini*, the briido wsas pireajmitcd wdith a handsictme Quqan Amnne a'llv.cir t- 3 by the mcsm- bars of t'he 0ajeffOHd«m Weefeyan Mission, in ixaoogunitikjin of her services as Œ)-()rga.nil9t at the miieciioin fc-tr ecwcriaJ ye«,rs. HOT-POT ENTERTAINMENT.—Mx Saral., Hugtbcs (jusnT.), with his usiuaJ gt-fnerosdfty, gave bis fifth anniual ctnitrctainmeat in add of the Christinas Hot-pot Fumd, at the Pier Theatre of Varie<tios, on Thxursday evemdmg'. Oouncilllor T. W. Griffith, J.P., presided* Speioikioig in tihe lin/tcffval, Mr Griffith retfeirned to the exiaalkmt work done by the Hot-pot Fumd Goamndititoe, on bodialf of the poor ctf tlie towoi, ætd mtcmbimirid that not omly dad the oomamiftbeie provide 1M appertaining' Cferist- nuas dimauen' for evenry pctar a.nd desccviing fanrily of the town, but last year they had pnetsen/hed over 150 paiins of boots to poor cthil- drctn. He also thanked Mr Hug'hes for pro- xrucitiiig the eantetrt,adnimie<nit, and tibo artlisites for th,)i,,r kind ecirviccs. In edditiorm to the initcaesitamg eerios of aii.mated piotures whieh had boon specially sfleeted for tho ocoaisicMi, Mr John Roberts, assiated by the U,ndnd,m Canpany of Boy Scouts, gave a<n edfeotive remdcdic.g' of pa-triotic ùongs. Mr L. O. U. Jones, Llandudno's favourite oome- diian, was im. aapitaJ form, and Miss Florrie Lmtheir, the juvoaiile made impersonator, was eqisailiy suocesstful. ALLEGED POISONING OF GEESE. La.8t waetk, several goc&s were found dioad Pit Bryn Pydew, near Llandudno. They were exa,maned by Mr William Little, the Siandtajry imspecteir to the Llandudno Urban lXetnefc Co'umcdll, who cuino to the conclusion that the goc03 had betcm poiscaitcd. Mr Luttle brought the maitteii' before the Llandudno Couueid, who insJt/ruoticd him to fee ward one 01 tiie gpcpe to a chemical exaamm-ir in Loii.(ion, 'llhits was dome, and the latter oanfi.rm-;d YA Ldittile's oj>imom tha.t it was a caee fif phc«» phetrxwis podeondEig. The police are inquiring isnito the mraitteir.

LLANFAIRFECHAN. ClIRISMAS TREAT.—By the kindness of Col.; Platt, Cn., the infants of the National Schools, Llanfairfcchan, were given a Christmas treat on Friday, December 23rd. Great delight was caused by a brihiantly I ghtc-d Christmas trea laden with toys Each child received a gift- oranges, buns, and sweets, and their happy h'cea and hearty cheeis gave evidence of thcu' enjoy- ment, Several songs were prettily sang under the direction of Miss Parry, head mistros6, and great amusement was caused by two four-year-old re- citers Among those present were Col. and Mra Piatt, the Rev F. I': "VVatkin Davies, the J{e\' W. B. Hughes, Mrs Richards, Miss Maitland King, Mrs Coxon, Miss Kough, and Miss Parry. HO 1 POT FLINI).-As the result of the SllC fuJ arrangements made by Mr Chkrles Fisher and the other offie.als, the hotpot fund was so distributed that no needy person was left unpro- vided for this Christmas, 81 persons participating. The scheme of giving t ckets for groceries, etc., nas met with such favour that it will probably be always adopted in future instead of the usual hotpot. CHRISTMAS SERVICES.—Carols were sung in both ^t. Mary's- and Christ Churches on Sun- day last, and spec.al Christmas anthems wero also rendered in most of the chapels. CHRIST CHURCH CHOIR BOYS.—All the choir boys of Christ Church have received season- able presents from the R .v F. P. Watkin Daviea* Rector, and Mr Foster, *Bryn Awcl. MALE VOICE CHOIR.—The Llanfairfecha* Male Voice Choir won the first prize at the Conway Bank Hobday Eisteddfod. W ESLEYANS.—Last Saturday a Christmas tree and tea party were held at the Wesleyaa Chapel. Later in the evening the Rev Garrett Roberts delivered an intresting lecture on "Abra- ham Lincoln, the Bishop of Beony Brow." The meeting was very successful.—At the Sunday evening service 21 new members were received ivfc Bethel Chapel,

Persistent rains in Fraaoe threaten to estab- this as the reoord-maJting year for the wet* *Bst ever known. The Marne and other rivers I again raging torrents, and a number of casu- •ttMB are reported, especially among

HOLYWELL. THiE HOUEJNG ACT.Im: erdnr to hrrimg- into oipeaaitiioai tJ¡¡ pncviercirrB of the. Houtiihig' Ajdt tibia Rurcl Etotrciot tbdmccO, on Prcda-y, ci:iaidcd tlbat .tJ1.Eá imejpciatiOfrB g&carld msafce am meipeicitcsctn of ailil houa-i3 aani Tiegiistbctr tiluefm, tacrl tijafc v.ili Ce tihoy ana so ccmjploycxl tean- pc-ai-y aecrttocitB sihora^id to ptnovatLad tn perr- ftcr-m ,tihi:ui crtdonHry duti Vcn. PENSIONERS ON THE RATES. The Rotted of Guairdi;cin<3, at thein- last rweetimt^, aidopftrd a, reeolutiicai jxrcJtcfitiTi'g' aga-imat the projpcoaJ to cluargei upon the loooJ: rates any pocftrcn of the- pccsiecs to 00 given, to ou.t- ipaxifpcrsi, or those resident in Wcrkhousce, (?ul A b4?ing cL ?ter,-cd upon th-e Ini- perii a] Exchequer.

An immence quantity of wreckage has been thrown up in Cardigan Bay, including huge spars and oombings of a large sailing vessel, pieoea of cabin doors, and a lifebuoy inscribed •*S-S. Saba, London."

CHRISTMASTIDE AT RHYL ROYAL ALEXANDRA HOSPITAL, RHYL. ENTERTAINING THE PATIENTS Many thanks are due to those who have so generously responded to the lady superintendent's appeal lor help towards the hospital Christmas •festivities. A great number of gifts were sent and in consequence the patients were given an excellent Christmas fare, as well as an appro- priate prevent. The chapel and wards were very prettily decorated with holly and flowers, sent by friends. A great attraction in the Gertrude Ffoulkes Ward was the boautiful Christmas tree, supplied by Mrs Rowley Conwy, which was bril- liantly lit with electric light. The huge snow- ball, given last year by Miss Blakeney, and re- novated and filled with presents for the boys, formcxf the central ornament in the Duke Ward. At a very early hour in the morning each child was awake, and happily investigating the contents of a Christma-s stocking, for which Mrs Lloyd (the Vicarage), Mr Dixon, and others kindly sent toys, sweets and orarig-:«. and Miss Cast-on threepenny pieces. About nine o'clock Mr War- ]jut, _t, with li;s i,6-ual kindness, bi-otight tit?e full choir from St. Thomas' Church, who sang an anthem and caro's, walking in procession from ward to ward. A short service in the wards was followed by the Christmas dinner, which was most heartily appreciated. During the afternoon Mrs Tayleur and Mr Hugh Jonos very kindly brought some friend", and delighted the patients with some charm.ng song's and ;am,) a f<),-t?,, --o?o unf,. or t,?-o I)ei-,Ig eco-npanied P on the guitar. Mrs Tayleur as usual sang de- lightfully. Amongst the many other friends who devoted the afternoon to amusing the patients, Mrs Storey, Dr. and M.'se Eyton Lloyd, Mr and Mrs Hugh Jones, Mrs J. Foulkes, and the Rev. Donald Macaulay. In the evening Arch- deacon Lloyd conducted a short service in tha Hospital Chapel, and gave an appropriate ad. dress, the younger patients singing very pretty carols. It should also be mentioned that before break- ing up for the Christmas holidays the pupils at BSencathra School brought a large selection of toys, which they distributed themselves among the patients. On Friday afternoon Mrs Storey gave a suit- able present to every ward patient, and Mr Perks, as in former years, personally gave everyone 111 the hospital a new sixpence and a kindly greet- ing. A very nice Christmas tree, laden with pretty ornaments and crackers, as well as a number of toys, was supplied for the Duke Ward by Mrs Strutt and her children. It was lighted on Tuesday evening to the great delight of the younger paticftis. Through the thoughtful kind- ness of Mr Storey and Mr Stanley all the patients visited by the district nurse were made happy by Christmas fare and many little oom- foite. Contributions in money toward* the Christ- mas festivities were given by Mrs Foulkes, St. Metar.fgekl; Ml.'s W<ot»i, CLu^ion,; M.; Hugih Joiicts; Dr. Eyton lioydl; Mr Ralli; Mr3 Turner; Mr Joseph Jonos; Mr and Mrs and Joey Cormock; an anonymous friend. Three magnificent turkeys were given by Mr Fertius Cooke. Turkeys and geeso were also given by IVIrs R. B. H: Mrs Wilding Jones; Mus G.vladyts Bilbby; Mr E. P. Roberts; Mr Wil- liams, Rfouddlars. Pheasants were sent by Mr Buddicoin. Ca-kes, biscuits, chocolates, fruit, cr&ekcrs etc., etc., by Miss Hughcs. Kinmel; Mr and Mrs Stoorey; Dr. Eytoa Lloyd; Mrs Rhydwen Jon>?s; Mrs De Ranee; Mr and Mrs Evans; Mies Bailey, Sandhills; Miss Draycott; Miss ArJcWtcn; Mrs Garon, Alien; Mrs Adams; Miss E- Smith; Mesas E. B. Jones; Mrs Tids- well; Mi-s Hollow ay; Mr Tay- lCUlf; M'us Nancy Lewis; Miss Alex- a,nder; iNIr Ed,L,; iA! r 'I'. D. Jones. V?,i.-y tc)yp, dc(tECtr, -.trd c??ictr gl?!, Jct?,ai LL3 WI?IZIO gm"cal b?y: Mi Mir and Mrs Wilwxijar, JVlrs Luitcmar, MCEECB Eralytn, Mtarjiccic,, sad Mastica* Morgan Lcmis- Jctics, Mm 'ilhiconipGica, tihe M'iisocs Jor.xis curnd I)oirrD:a Hughies, Mtrs Sefticme-y, Mir WiClb Jonoi.Mastor Willie HeaLey,Nurse Holt, Mrs In- inia^i, Mas WOOtd, MCEB oxfu, Mi'te E-dt, Jtcfaca, Mire Plcftt, Mies WdZCiV.cn Ilctbxte, iMti&sce Ytcl/jt cod Gladys AcJ&cps, M. Le:s, MTO Eyita/i Luoyd, M.TB TOVLCIUI", ar.d others. PCaum pwddLicg, meavee ppys and tqys Wt £ BU3 oarit by Mas lucimar-Huid. A vi;-a*y CDCIJ toy 'bexxe "wtji o:ot by Mias'xc Jccius. A ttht(p by aji airjcniytmiouB dccctr acid Clixitit- m«ais oaada adidlnjtntcd to cach db'id by Mr Coa^yeirsi' cuiilCdirtai.. Iloldy, fLciwui.s, citc., fctr the doocia-t- 's vi,-i: P- acmit by: Miks Hiugfei-a, Y StIia,d; Lady Matry Hiecbicirt, M::s Howsid, Wygnfsr.iT Mtrs Ifebeirtbs, Lcwgtdgikfc; Mir Staai- iley, M/TS Lawus Janice, Aix Fiain Do/vacs.

PROVISION FOR THE POOR. The traffic this year, both on the railway and in the POb-t Office has been cxoeedirsgly heavy, and the returns show a marked improvement on thoi-e of last year. The-re was very little delay ir> dealing with the heavy .mails and parcels, and at the railway station the time-tables were well adhered' to. The bookings by the early train on Chirist.mas rnorming for Crewe and other English towns was above the average, and showed that the J hop assistants and others fully appreciate the facilities the railway company afford at holiday tirue. The poor were well oared, for duos year, and Mr W. J. P. Storey's generosity agtain provided many with food and fire. The tickets distribu- ted for hot pots, bread, 00al and' groceries ex- ceeded) the ruurnber of previous years, and so well provided were the bakehouses wiotŒ1 hot- pots that when ail comers were satisfied: several roriiiaamed over. The hot-pots were niada in the Corn Exchange con, Saiturday by Miss Williams (late of the Alexandra Hotel, who was assisted by a number cf helpers. The [hot-pots were dis- tributed on CthfTLBtnMs momi.-W, and mc-nibers of the Pcor Relief Committeei (who umdertook the work for Mr Storey) paid a vicit to cac-h place. The SQlUP kitchen was also opened on Tuesday, and1 a large quantity of soup was dis- ti'lbutedi, wiiiie the romaininrg hot-pots were also handed' over to the mors? desea-ving poor. This is the sixth ycair in succession that Mr Storey has borne the enitire cost, of providing for the poor of lthyl at Cihriitetmas. No genuine a.ppli- cationB were refused by the membsTS of the commdttce who had charge orf tickets, and there is no doubt that Mr Storey's k ax t is thor- oughly appreciated by the recipients. The Rhyl Town Band, on Christmas Eve, played in tine principal streets of the town. The band' 'his improved very much of late, and in their new uniform the me>rnb3rs looked very smart. There we.rc 'aieo about the town several parties of caaxjl singers.

CARNIVALS AT THE PALACE RINK. On Boxing night the third anoual fancy dress skating carnival took place at the Queen's Sk,at'r,?- III R' k, ?Ln4 was atten-ded b?y a vcry large crowd. In fact it was a record gathering both as regards number} and tho variety of costumes. A most enjoyable evening was spent, and in the theatre adjoining a series elf exealient pictures were ahio provadjedl. Tho following were the prize wirmefTs:—Best fancy dross: Lady, MISB Humphreys, Kidderminster; gent., Mr E<,w is, Rhyl. Most original costume: Lady, Mie3 Hunter; gentle- man, Mr CharJr; Bray, RhyJ. Most comio ce>;i'urrie^ Mr Fred Lawson. Sle'igh race 011 akatcH: Lady, Joiley; igc'ii.tiemia! Mr Gallagher. Musical chairs on skates: Mr J. Robe-its. The Rhyl Town Band was in attend- ance, and provided an excc-i-Lent musical pro- gramme. On Tuesday evening tlieiio was an- other carnival, followed by a coafetti batiiJe. Tlis was also attended by a very large crowd. The prize winners were a,3 follows:—Best fancy ec,sburne: La,cly, Miz-, Dorotli?y Prico; gentle- man. 1%t7 F. Wc-Ils. Mc;-A crigiqa.1 ?Ostu;?e*. M.1i.s I,.Dn,,i BTownlow. obll,&rens It. -m; iss filli n M4-Yrcr-c., Ma? -o Evans was awarded a fpooial prize for faney droo;.